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Software Testing Best Practices in Large-Scale Projects
Authors: Mothey Mouna
Published: November 2024

Innovative and long-lasting testing techniques are required as the difficulties of testing software programs rise in tandem with their complexity and scope. —A crucial step in the software development process is software testing. Unfortunately, despite testing efforts, defects still plague many projects, and testing still consumes a large amount of time and money. Software testing offers a way to lower the system's total cost and mistake rate. To improve software quality, a variety of software testing approaches, strategies, and tools are available. Given its importance in both the earlier and later creation phases, software validation is an essential component of the life cycle of software development. Should be supported by improved and effective processes and procedures. This article offers a brief overview of software testing, including its goals and fundamentals. Additionally it also responds to inquiries concerning the fundamental abilities needed for software testers, or those who want to pursue a career in testing. Focuses on the fundamentals that are considered while creating test cases and planning. Writing effective test cases is another topic covered in this article. This is among the crucial elements in testing.
Diet Recommendation System Using K-Means Clustering Algorithm of Machine Learning
Authors: Nidhi Waghela  , Jahanvi Mistry  , Melony Bharucha  , Ms. Monali Parikh
Published: November 2024

In today’s world, many people suffer from range of illnesses due to lack of nutrients in their daily diet. It’s not always simple to recommend diet right away. The majority of individuals in the today’s world are fanatically trying to reduce weight, gain weight, or keep their health in check. The study relies on a database that has various amount of nutrients. As a result of the circumstance, we set out to create a program that would help out individuals to become healthy. Only three orts of good are recommended weight loss, weight gain, and staying healthy. The diet recommendation system leverages the user input such as, name, age, height, weight which calculate BMI and provide necessary diet based on the option of vegetarian or non-vegetarian meals from three categories which are weight gain, weight loss, and staying healthy. We’ll discuss about the classification of food based on machine learning in this post. This research includes K-means Clustering algorithm for future diet plan prediction.
The Role of AI in Revolutionizing Finance Data Warehouses for Predictive Financial Modeling
Authors: Seethala Srinivasa Chakravarthy
Published: November 2024

In the fast-evolving financial industry, predictive modeling has emerged as an essential tool for strategic decision-making and risk assessment. Traditional data warehouses, however, often lack the agility required to support these complex, data-intensive predictive processes. With the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), finance data warehouses are undergoing a paradigm shift. This paper examines how AI-driven approaches are enhancing the predictive modeling capabilities of finance data warehouses, focusing on advanced data processing, machine learning algorithms, and real-time data analytics. By analyzing AI's role in this transformation, the article provides insights into how finance organizations can leverage AI-powered data warehouses to improve accuracy in predictions, streamline data handling, and accelerate decision-making processes. This work contributes to the ongoing discussion on AI's transformative potential in the financial sector, aiming to inform and guide future innovations.
Interpretable Data Analytics in Blockchain Networks Using Variational Autoencoders and Model-Agnostic Explanation Techniques for Enhanced Anomaly Detection
Authors: Damilare Tiamiyu  , Seun Oluwaremilekun Aremu  , Igba Emmanuel  , Chidimma Judith Ihejirika  , Michael Babatunde Adewoye  , Adeshina Akin Ajayi
Published: November 2024

The rapid growth of blockchain technology has brought about increased transaction volumes and complexity, leading to challenges in detecting fraudulent activities and understanding data patterns. Traditional data analytics approaches often fall short in providing both accurate anomaly detection and interpretability, especially in decentralized environments. This paper explores the integration of Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), a deep learning-based anomaly detection technique, with model-agnostic explanation methods such as SHAP (SHapley Additive Explanations) and LIME (Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations) to enhance the interpretability of blockchain data analytics. Variational Autoencoders are leveraged to capture the underlying distribution of blockchain transactions, identifying anomalies by modeling deviations from learned patterns. To address the often-opaque nature of deep learning models, SHAP and LIME are employed to provide post-hoc explanations, offering insights into the key factors influencing the model’s predictions. This hybrid approach aims to not only detect irregularities in blockchain networks effectively but also to make the decision-making process transparent and understandable for stakeholders. By combining advanced anomaly detection with interpretable machine learning, this study presents a robust framework for improving the security and reliability of blockchain-based systems, providing a valuable tool for both developers and analysts in mitigating risks and enhancing trust in decentralized applications.
Sorbian kinship terminology according to the data in Volume 11. "Degrees of Kinship" of the Slavic Linguistic Atlas (preliminary results)
Authors: Керемидчиева Славка
Published: November 2024

The study expounds up-to-date data on kinship names in the Sorbian dialects based on an analysis of linguistic maps with commentary available in Volume 11. “Степени родства” [Degrees of kinship] of the Slavic Linguistic Atlas which has been prepared for publication by the Bulgarian National Commission. The language material is authentic, collected and verified on site by Sorbian dialectologists. Emphasis is put on kinship names that belong to the all-Slavic vocabulary, as well as on own dialect word formation which lends originality to the Sorbian kinship names. The study outlines the linguistic areas of foreign language loanwords and elements which have replaced completely the native lexis. With nomina affinitatis, a disintegration of the old original naming system and an emergence of differences in the Slavic language territory can be traced. Particular attention is paid to the place of Sorbian dialects both among West Slavic languages, and in the entire Slavic language span. The key methods used in the study are linguo-geographical and comparative.
Foraging actively can be advantageous in heterogeneous environments
Authors: Padilla Dylan , VandenBrooks John , Sokolowski Marla , Angilletta Jr Michael
Published: November 2024

A wealth of evidence indicates that the existence of active foragers and sit-and-wait foragers is widespread in nature. While active foragers visit foraging sites and leave them randomly, sit-and-wait foragers only do so if the benefit of leaving exceeds the cost. This dichotomy has been documented in the larval and adult stages of Drosophila melanogaster. For instance, when exposed to a nutrient-rich substrate, some individuals travel significantly longer distances than others. In this study, we designed an experiment to evaluate whether the distribution of food in the environment alters the foraging behavior. If some individuals acquired more food than others in a given environment, we further examined whether variation in the life history occurred among them. Our results indicated that foraging behavior is a plastic trait remarkably shaped by the distribution of food in the environment. We found that active foragers and sit-and-wait foragers increased their locomotion when food was patchy rather than clumped, but the locomotion of active foragers was higher overall. Interestingly, we found no differences in the life history between the two foraging strategies. We suggest that foraging actively should evolve faster anyway because it facilitates local adaptation via founder effect and gene flow.
Event-Based Optimization of Tourism at Pasir Padi Beach, Pangkalpinang City
Authors: Fauzi Dani , Yulfi Muhamad Raehan Nur Alim , Indriani Indriani
Published: November 2024

Pasir Padi Beach, located in Pangkalpinang City, Bangka Belitung Island Province, has become a major tourist destination by hosting various events that attract local and foreign tourists. This study aims to optimize event-based beach tourism at Pasir Padi Beach by analyzing social, economic, infrastructural, and cultural impacts. Data were gathered through interviews with the Pangkalpinang City Tourism Office, observations, and secondary sources. The findings indicate high community participation, enhanced social cohesion, and significant economic benefits for local MSMEs, with income increases of 60-80% during events. However, challenges such as inadequate community readiness, lack of market research, and suboptimal stakeholder synergy were identified. To address these challenges, a comprehensive strategy is proposed, including improving infrastructure, diversifying events, and integrating local cultural elements to balance tourism development and cultural preservation. Government support, combined with local community empowerment and strong stakeholder collaboration, is essential. Effective marketing strategies, utilizing social media and influencers, and the implementation of sustainable tourism practices are recommended to maximize economic benefits while preserving environmental and cultural integrity. In conclusion, with strategic improvements in infrastructure, event management, and stakeholder involvement, Pasir Padi Beach can become a model for sustainable event-based beach tourism, promoting economic growth, social cohesion, and cultural preservation. The study’s limitation is the reliance on a single informant from the Tourism Office, which may limit perspective diversity. Future research should involve a wider range of stakeholders, including MSMEs, youth groups, local artists, and private sector representatives, to provide a more comprehensive understanding.
A RECONFIGURAÇÃO DA GUARDA COMPARTILHADA FRENTE AO REGIME DE HOME OFFICE
Authors: Duarte Maria das Graças Fernandes
Published: November 2024

Este artigo examina como o regime de home office remodela os contornos da guarda compartilhada no Brasil, inaugurando desafios inéditos na intersecção entre espaço profissional e familiar. A investigação, ancorada em metodologia qualitativa, integra análise jurisprudencial e literatura especializada, revelando transformações profundas nas dinâmicas parentais contemporâneas. Os resultados evidenciam um paradoxo central: a presença física ampliada dos genitores nem sempre significa maior qualidade na interação familiar. A pesquisa demonstra como o Judiciário brasileiro responde a esta nova realidade, reconhecendo que a efetividade da guarda compartilhada sob regime remoto exige mais que adaptações superficiais - demanda uma reinvenção das práticas parentais, equilibrando trabalho e família, sempre norteados pelo desenvolvimento saudável infantil.
DIÁLOGOS CONSTRUTIVOS: INTEGRANDO A COMUNICAÇÃO NÃO VIOLENTA ÀS PRÁTICAS JURÍDICAS CONTEMPORÂNEAS
Authors: Duarte Maria das Graças Fernandes
Published: November 2024

O formalismo jurídico brasileiro enfrenta hoje seu maior desafio: reconciliar-se com a dimensão humana dos conflitos que pretende solucionar. Esta pesquisa mapeia a revolução silenciosa provocada pela Comunicação Não Violenta em fóruns e tribunais do país. Em varas de família, criminais e cíveis, juízes e advogados redescobrem o poder transformador da escuta empática sem renunciar ao rigor técnico. Os obstáculos são múltiplos - desde a resistência institucional até limitações estruturais - mas os primeiros resultados revelam um judiciário mais efetivo quando abraça sua vocação humanizadora.
Arquitectura empresarial, el nuevo enfoque administrativo
Authors: Aguilar Galván Herson
Published: November 2024

Las organizaciones empresariales han evolucionado constantemente, pero los hechos demuestran que aún haymucho por trabajar y por supuesto, innovar, tanto operacional como administrativamente hablando, necesariospara su buen funcionamiento.Este artículo presenta una revisión sistemática de la literatura científica sobre ArquitecturaEmpresarial (AE) publicada preponderantemente en los últimos diez años. El objetivo es analizar las principalestendencias, enfoques y desafíos en este campo. A través de una búsqueda exhaustiva en bases de datosacadémicas y de un análisis crítico, se destacan las principales contribuciones, metodologías y avances en el campo, ofreciendo una visión integral sobre cómo la AE ha evolucionado y su impacto en la gestión empresarial, identificando y analizando artículos relevantes, tanto en español así como en inglés. Los resultados se presentan en una tabla que resume las principales aportaciones de cada estudio, mismos que se consideraron los más relevantes del extenso mundo de información. Es por ello que al concepto de Arquitectura Empresarial, se le da un nuevo enfoque viendo a la organización empresarial como un todo, en las cuales es necesario y fundamental que cada área o departamento de la organización cumpla satisfactoriamente con su función pero a la vez, que sean atendidas sus necesidades, lo cual permitirá que la organización cumpla con el objetivo de generar rendimientos, pero más importante, trascender generacionalmente.Las conclusiones destacan la creciente importancia de la Arquitectura Empresarial en lasorganizaciones modernas, siendo testigos del enfoque directamente relacionado desde sus orígenes a lasTecnologías de la Información a éste nuevo enfoque.
Análisis del endeudamiento público municipal en Quintana Roo: una visión desde la sostenibilidad financiera
Authors: Flores Vichi Felipe
Published: November 2024

México se caracteriza por estar delimitado por un contexto de recursos insuficientes derivado de la bajarecaudación impositiva del sistema fiscal. Por lo que, la opción del endeudamiento público como herramientapara el crecimiento económico ha sido una estrategia del gobierno en las últimas décadas. El objetivo del presente trabajo es describir el comportamiento del endeudamiento público estatal y municipal en el estado de Quintana Roo, identificando las señales de sostenibilidad financiera a partir de las herramientas normativas e indicadores para la gestión eficiente de los pasivos internos y externos. Se analiza la deuda pública y su impacto en el crecimiento económico desde una perspectiva histórica del comportamiento estableciendo como marcoconceptual las ideas económicas que vinculan esta interacción entre endeudamiento sostenible y aumento de la producción, considerando que debe existir un “umbral óptimo” de pasivos que permita sostener la actividadeconómica en el largo plazo. Metodológicamente se propone un Índice de Endeudamiento Real a nivel estatal con el objetivo de identicar los niveles de deuda pública, se hace énfasis en la sostenibilidad financiera a nivelmunicipal en el estado de Quintana Roo. De acuerdo con los resultados, se verificó que los municipios deSolidaridad, Benito Juárez, Cozumel y Othón P. Blanco muestran signos de debilitamiento en materia desostenibilidad de la deuda.
Influence of nitric oxide donor on the physiological quality of seeds of Myrcia retorta Cambess
Authors: Pedro Junior Sérgio , Tejo Débora Perdigão , Barata Gabriel Cruz , Fonseca Inês Cristina Batista , Medri Cristiano , Faria Ricardo  Tadeu
Published: November 2024

Brazil, with its vast biodiversity, is home to several species of the Myrtaceae family with significant ornamental potential that is still underutilized. Myrcia retorta Cambess is a endemic Brazilian plant wich stands out as a promising species for ornamental cultivation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the nitric oxide donor S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO) on the germination of M. retorta seeds, with the aim of optimizing germination conditions for the domestication of this species. The seeds were divided into two batches based on their morphology: Batch 1 (spherical seeds) and Batch 2 (flattened seeds). The seeds were treated with five concentrations of GSNO (0, 2.5, 5, 10, and 15 mM) and the parameters evaluated included germination percentage, shoot and root length, and time to stabilization of germination. In batch 1, doses of 2.5 mM and 5 mM GSNO resulted in faster germination stabilization (6 and 7 days, respectively) compared to the control (9 days). In addition, these doses increased germination percentage by 15% and 12%, respectively. However, higher concentrations (10 mM and 15 mM) were found to be phytotoxic, reducing shoot length by 30% and 45% and root length by 28% and 42%, respectively. In batch 2, although no statistically significant differences were observed, a trend towards reduced germination and growth with increasing GSNO doses was observed. It is concluded that GSNO positively affects the germination and initial development of M. retorta at low concentrations, especially in spherical seeds, suggesting its potential in the domestication process of the species for ornamental purposes. However, doses higher than 5 mM should be avoided due to toxicity risks, highlighting the need to optimize concentrations for practical application.
Tác động của chính sách hỗ trợ khởi nghiệp đến sự sẵn sàng và ý định khởi nghiệp của thanh niên Bắc Trung Bộ
Authors: Hồ Thị Diệu Ánh , Hoàng Thị Thuý Vân , Thái Thị Kim Oanh , Nguyễn Thị Thu Cúc , Trần Thị Lê Na
Published: November 2024

Thanh niên nông thôn ở các tỉnh Bắc Trung Bộ chiếm hơn 30% dân số và đóng vai trò quan trọng trong lực lượng lao động của khu vực, tham gia vào nhiều ngành kinh tế nông thôn. Mặc dù là lực lượng lao động chính, tỷ lệ khởi nghiệp trong nhóm này vẫn còn thấp và tỷ lệ thất bại lại cao, điều này cho thấy sự chưa hoàn thiện của các chính sách hỗ trợ hiện có. Nghiên cứu này đã tiến hành khảo sát 583 thanh niên từ 6 tỉnh, trải dài từ Thanh Hóa đến Thừa Thiên Huế, nhằm đánh giá tác động của chính sách hỗ trợ khởi nghiệp đến mức độ sẵn sàng và ý định khởi nghiệp của họ. Kết quả nghiên cứu cung cấp một góc nhìn mới mẻ và sâu sắc về thực trạng này, đồng thời đưa ra những khuyến nghị chính sách quan trọng để khắc phục hạn chế, thúc đẩy tinh thần khởi nghiệp trong khu vực. Những kết quả này giúp định hình các giải pháp hỗ trợ thiết thực, như cải thiện giáo dục khởi nghiệp, đơn giản hóa thủ tục hành chính, và cung cấp hỗ trợ kinh doanh, nhằm tạo điều kiện cho thanh niên trở thành lực lượng tiên phong trong phát triển kinh tế địa phương. Kết luận từ nghiên cứu đưa ra các khuyến nghị về chính sách như tăng cường giáo dục khởi nghiệp, đơn giản hóa thủ tục hành chính, và nâng cao các giải pháp hỗ trợ kinh doanh, qua đó giúp thanh niên tại các tỉnh Bắc Trung Bộ khởi nghiệp hiệu quả hơn.
Psychosocial Situations Encountered By Athletes: Opinions of Orienteering Coaches
Authors: Karaca Raşit
Published: November 2024

It is not surprising that athletes face many psychological strains in the competitive sports environment. The orienteering athlete, on the other hand, demonstrates making conscious decisions while interpreting the complexity of the map and recognizing the features of his/her environment, and in doing so, faces a psychological burden. In this context, the aim of this study is to reveal the opinions of orienteering coaches about the psychological difficulties experienced by their athletes in the competitive sports environment and what methods of solution to this situation. In the research, phenomenological research design, one of the qualitative research methods, and homogeneous sampling, one of the purposeful sampling types, were used. The research group consists of 3rd level orienteering coaches (n: 6, 4 women, 2 men). A semi-structured interview form was used to obtain data in the study. Content analysis method was used when analyzing data. As a result of the analysis, it was seen that a structure with two themes was formed: "Psychological Strains Encountered by Athletes" and "Solution Suggestions for Psychological Difficulties Encountered by Athletes". The codes formed under the themes and categories create concepts such as athletes before and during the competition, stress, anxiety, focus, excitement, fear, low motivation, high expectation, lack of self-confidence and focus. The opinions of the coaches regarding the solution suggestions are; Concepts such as entering a psychological regime, breathing stretches, positive inner speech of the athlete, visual and auditory checking during the competition, visualization work, increasing motivation and visually analyzing the terrain are seen. As a result, the coaches stated that the athletes encountered many psychological negativities during the competition and that they tried to improve the athlete by introducing a psychological regime to solve these problems.
Legal and Socioeconomic Issues Concerning the Nigeria Higher Institution Loan Act 2023
Authors: Aidonojie Paul Atagamen , Obieshi Eregbuonye , Inagbor Michael , Ogbemudia Ottah
Published: November 2024

The Nigeria Higher Institution Loan Act of 2023 serves as a pivotal framework for addressing financial accessibility to higher education. The Act's objectives center on providing interest-free loans to students for tuition fees and ensuring access to education for all Nigerians. However, despite the relevance of the Nigeria Higher Institution Loan Act of 2023 in addressing educational financial challenges, there seem to be legal and socioeconomic challenges generated by the said law. It is in this regard that this study adopts a hybrid method of study in examining the legal and socioeconomic issues inherent in the Nigeria Higher Institution Loan Act of 2023. Concerning this, 303 questionnaire were sent to respondents residing in Nigeria. A descriptive and analytical method was adopted in analyzing the result. The study found that the Act focused on ensuring loans reach those with genuine financial needs, but inadvertently excluded certain groups, raising questions of fairness. The requirement of guarantors, each meeting specific qualifications, adds another legal dimension to the Act and raises socioeconomic issues surrounding the accessibility of suitable guarantors. Furthermore, the Act underscores the importance of responsible loan management but also highlights the potential harshness of penalties, especially for economically disadvantaged borrowers. It was therefore concluded and recommended that the Higher Institution Loan Act of Nigeria brings together legal and socioeconomic elements, striving to provide financial accessibility to higher education while maintaining accountability. Evaluating and addressing these complex legal and socioeconomic issues is vital to ensure the Act fulfills its intended purpose of promoting equitable access to education for all Nigerians.
Implications of Narcotics Crime Regulation in the National Criminal Code Against Narcotics Abusers
Authors: Diani Silvana , Puluhulawa Fenty U. , Ismail Dian Ekawaty , Handayani Distya Putri
Published: November 2024

This article aims to determine and analyze the application of the law to drug abusers and addicts based on Law Number 5 of 2009 on Narcotics and Law Number 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code. Furthermore, to know, analyze, and construct drug crime arrangements that ensure legal protection for drug abusers and addicts. This article is normative research with a statutory approach, a case approach, a historical approach, and a conceptual approach. The results show that first, the application of the law against drug abusers and addicts has many problems, especially in the implementation of the law on narcotics. This problem has implications for regulatory bias in some articles, such as in Articles 4 and 54, which cause differences in subjects who are obliged to undergo medical rehabilitation and social rehabilitation. Furthermore, there is a tendency to use Article 111 or Article 112 charged with Article 127 (if an alternative charge) or without Article 127 (if a single charge) against drug abusers and drug users. This trend illustrates that the approach used is criminal, even if it is towards drug users, not drug dealers. Furthermore, the regulation of drug crimes in the New Criminal Code basically does not eliminate these problems because the provisions maintained through the New Criminal Code are only copies of repealed articles and no longer apply to the law on narcotics. Second, criminal regulation that ensures legal protection for drug abusers and addicts can be realized by revising the law on narcotics, which focuses on subject consistency in Article 54, Article 55, and Article 103, changing the elements of Article 127 paragraph (3) and abolishing the Explanation to Article 54.
Fath al-Dzari’ah Solution for Determining the Status of Children from Secret Marriages Through the Constitutional Court Decision
Authors: Nurjanah Siti , Hermanto Agus , Arif M. Yasin Al
Published: November 2024

Marriage in secret (nikah sirri), also known as clandestine marriage or unofficial marriage, will have implications on the status of the marriage, which is not considered valid according to the State. Meanwhile, an invalid marriage will also impact the illegitimacy of the child's status. In reality, the Constitutional Court changed this rule with a statement that the child still has biological lineage to the person who caused their birth, as long as it can be proven with advanced technology and DNA testing. The question is, what is the status of children born from such clandestine marriages, and how does the Religious Court respond to this decision? This research aims to interpret the Constitutional Court's Decision on the validity of a child's status as biological lineage to the person who caused their birth, as long as it can be proven with advanced technology and/or DNA testing. This research is a normative juridical study with a legal approach and case based on the Constitutional Court Decision regarding the status of children from clandestine marriages using the theory of fath al-dzari’ah. The research findings indicate that the Religious Court cannot reject trial requests regarding the status of children resulting from clandestine marriages, as long as it can be proven through advanced technology and/or attached DNA testing, even though the marriage status is considered invalid according to the State, as long as it is proven that the marriage is considered valid according to religion with evidence of a guardian and witnesses in the marriage.
Revitalizing The Regeneration System Of Political Parties In Building Pancasila Democracy
Authors: Luhukay Roni Sulistyanto
Published: November 2024

Problems with recruitment and regeneration systems and patterns that are carried out instantly can contribute to the community's negative perception of political parties. Political parties are more likely to recruit ready-made cadres rather than cadres who have been raised and have experienced the process of party life from a difficult period to the achievement of the party's goals, resulting in recruitment patterns and patterns of Cadre of Political Party Members who are less loyal and competent. This study employs normative juridical research. This study discovered that the decline in the quality of political party regeneration is inextricably linked to political parties' unclear ideology, problematic political party funding, and democracy that has been hijacked from the start because political dowries are viewed as political investments that must eventually be paid for with policies that are not beneficial to certain groups as capital providers. The revitalization of the Political Party Cadre System had implications for the development of the democracy of Pancasila, which includes the development of the constitutional life order as well as all aspects of life, including the establishment of economic, social, political, cultural, defense, security, and legal systems. An adequate political party cadre system includes political parties with a clear ideology, state direction in politics, an obvious curriculum and cadre, trainers, guidelines, and, finally, a system for tracking and assessing progress. Aside from that, the implications of the cadre of members of the candidate pair have 4 (four) impacts in the cadre system: the first is that party cadres have sufficient competence to carry out their duties; the second has devotion while being a party cadre and a good track record while active in the political party; the third has achievements, dedication, discipline, loyalty, and irreproachable (PD2LT); and the fourth meets the provisions required by law. The novelty of this research lies in the quality of democracy which is only placed on the electoral candidate pair or the power of the candidate pair's political dowry to be able to buy the electorate, but the quality of democracy needs to be placed on the ideology of the political party, the state's direction in politics, clear curriculum and cadres, and trainers as such. So political parties are expected to represent society in making choices in line with the development of Pancasila democracy
Non-Penal Policy In Tackling Cyber-Bullying Through Integrated Cyber-Prevention
Authors: Sufi Amalia Cici Riski , Anggraini Arista Ulfa , Rato Dominikus , Setyawan Fendi
Published: November 2024

Technological developments have given rise to new digital crimes. One of them is the crime of cyberbullying, which has become a crucial problem that requires serious attention. Considering the effects of crimes that do not only affect the physical and psychological disorders of their victims, overcoming cyberbullying is not enough just through prosecution or repressive efforts. In addition, there are still weaknesses in the legal provisions in Indonesia. Alternative efforts are needed to prevent and minimize cyberbullying crimes. The purpose of this research is to find out how the form of weaknesses in the regulation of cyberbullying crimes in Indonesian legislation and how efforts to prevent cyberbullying crimes through integrated cyber prevention. this research is a type of juridical-normative research. The results show that the crime of cyberbullying has been accommodated with several provisions of laws and regulations in Indonesia, but there are no provisions of articles whose formulations specifically and limitatively regulate the elements of the crime. integrated cyber prevention by combining technological approaches and prevention based on educational approaches. This includes the provision of parental control functions to prevent the spread of negative content that leads to cyberbullying on smartphones and PC applications. In addition, the government's prevention efforts are also carried out through counseling, education, campaigns, and community support, as well as the establishment of a cybercrime division by the National Police Headquarters to prevent and prosecute cyberbullying crimes.
Pembacaan G-Code Gerak Extruder menggunakan Servo Motor BLDC untuk Firmware 3D Printer Simetris Bilateral 2x2x2 Meter
Authors: Retno Palupi Resti Dyah Ayu , Budhy Setiawan  , Siradjuddin Indrazno
Published: November 2024

3D printing mengubah desain digital menjadi objek nyata, tetapi loss step pada motor stepper. Penelitian ini bertujuan meningkatkan kontrol printer 3D skala besar melalui firmware khusus untuk motor servo BLDC pada sumbu X dan Y, guna meningkatkan efisiensi dan kualitas. Motor BLDC yang semakin terjangkau dan berkinerja tinggi mendorong kebutuhan solusi inovatif, karena firmware servo BLDC yang sesuai belum ada. Dengan menggunakan Close-Loop Interrupt Speed, firmware ini dirancang untuk meningkatkan kecepatan dan presisi cetak. Implementasi dan uji coba eksperimental akan memastikan kompatibilitas dan keandalan sistem dalam jangka panjang, khususnya pada mesin 3D printer skala besar. Hasil penelitian diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kontrol pergerakan ekstruder dan ekstrusi material, yang menghasilkan cetakan lebih presisi dan konsisten dalam skala besar.
Caregiver Burden in Caring for Post-Cardiac Surgery Patients
Authors: Dawa Maria , Kristanti Meiliana , Manoe Sepriani , Manik Marisa Junianti , Octaria Martha
Published: November 2024

Post-cardiac surgery patients in recovery depend on caregivers to meet their physical needs because of weakness and reduced physical ability. Caregivers provide care, including assistance in meeting daily needs, self-care, and socializing in the environment. Many caregivers feel unprepared to assume the burden and demands of care on patients. This study aimed to describe the caregiver burden in caring for post-cardiac surgery patients. The research design was quantitative descriptive with an accidental sampling technique with a sample size of 23 respondents. The study was conducted in the outpatient department of a private hospital in Western Indonesia. The instrument used was the caregiver burden inventory, which was analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results showed that the most respondents were female. The highest age of the respondent was 74 years, and the lowest was 18 years, with an average age of 44 years. There were 7 (30.34%) respondents who indicated the risk of fatigue, 6 (26.09%) respondents indicated the need to seek treatment, and 10 (43.48%) respondents did not feel the burden. As conclusion, caregivers were at risk for burden because of their roles and responsibilities. Nurses were expected to provide for the needs of caregivers during the surgical preparation to help reduce the burden and provide support in carrying out their roles during the care of post-cardiac surgery patients. Keywords: cardiac surgery; burden; caregiver
Different Concentrations of Produced Recombinant TNF-α Protein Caused Different Cellular Viability in Breast Cancer Cell Lines
Authors: Tirabadi Sara , Nahai Mohammad Reza , Alizadeh Nazila , Ahmadpour Youshanlui Mahya , Baradaran Behzad
Published: November 2024

Background: Breast cancer is a prevalent malignancy among women globally. The implementation of early detection methods and improved treatment strategies have shown a considerable decrease in the financial burden associated with breast cancer mortality. One of the inflammatory cytokines is tumor necrosis factor (TNF), produced during chronic inflammation, apoptosis, tumor proliferation, and angiogenesis. The main objectives of this study were to produce recombinant TNF-α protein and assess its impact on the MCF-7 and MDA-MB-468 cancer cell lines. Methods: The present study employed the SHuffle® T7 express strain of E. coli to synthesize recombinant TNF-α protein, primarily due to its advantageous characteristics of cost-effectiveness and high productivity. The molecular weight of the protein was determined using SDS-PAGE and Coomassie blue staining techniques, and its presence was subsequently verified through Western blot analysis. Subsequently, the cells were treated with the produced recombinant protein, and the cellular viability was assessed using the MTT assay. Then, the Quantitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR) technique was employed to quantify the expression level of the Caspase-3 gene, known as an apoptotic factor, and the interleukin-1 (IL-1) gene, recognized as a pro-inflammatory factor, in both cell lines. Results: Lower quantities of recombinant TNF-α protein were shown to cause cellular cytotoxicity, according to the findings of the MTT test, while cellular proliferation was observed at increased levels of recombinant TNF-α protein. The results of the qRT-PCR test exhibited a lack of identifiable patterns in both cell lines. Conclusion: The findings indicate that cellular viability is significantly decreased at a minimal concentration of 5-10 ng/mL of TNF-α, whereas it is noticeably elevated at concentrations higher than 10 ng/mL. Furthermore, gene expression analysis revealed a significant reduction in IL-1 expression in both cell lines after administering a high dose of TNF-α.
Combined Blockade of Interleukin-6 and β-Catenin Inhibits Breast and Colon Tumor Growth In Vitro
Authors: Farajzadeh Maryam , Hosseini Mohammad-Salar , Eshaghi Farzaneh , Mohebbi Samira , Hojjat-Farsangi Mohammad , Jadidi-Niaragh Farhad
Published: November 2024

Background: As the primary regulator of tumor activities, the tumor microenvironment contains several factors contributing to tumor progression and metastasis. Interleukin 6 (IL-6) and β-catenin are two key factors in the tumor microenvironment, which are effective in tumor progression in primary studies. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of IL-6 and β-catenin blockade on tumor growth and progression in vitro. Methods: In this study, small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology was used to target IL-6 and β-catenin using two murine cell lines, 4T1 (breast cancer) and CT26 (colon cancer). The target gene expression was analyzed by applying quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assays. The MTT assay was used to measure how a treatment could affect the cells’ survival ability. All data were analyzed by GraphPad Prism 9, and P-values less than 0.05 were considered significant. Results: Both cell lines demonstrated downregulation in the expression patterns of genes involved in apoptosis, metastasis, proliferation, and angiogenesis. Both cell lines showed significantly decreased IL-6 secretion following IL-6 targeting. Moreover, simultaneous targeting of IL-6 and β-catenin factors significantly reduced the survival of cancer cells. Conclusion: These results revealed that targeting β-catenin and IL-6 simultaneously may be a useful treatment strategy for colon and breast cancers. Further investigations are required to determine the effectiveness of these interventions and adjust their safety.
Alt Paleozoyik Yaşlı Sultandede Metasedimanter Kayaçların Jeokimyası, Kökeni ve Tektonik Yerleşimi (Dinek, Şarkikaraağaç-Isparta, GB Türkiye)
Authors: Cengiz Oya , Deniz Ahmet Semih , Kıray Didem
Published: November 2024

Alt Paleozoyik yaşlı metasedimanter kayaçlar (Sultandede Formasyonu) Türkiye’nin güneyinde bulunan Orta Toroslar’daki Sultandağ Bloğu’nun (Isparta) Dinek (Şarkikaraağaç-Isparta) güneydoğusunda yüzlek vermektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Geyikdağı Birliği içerisindeki düşük dereceli metamorfizma geçiren Alt Paleozoyik yaşlı Sultandede metasedimanter kayaçlarının kökenini, kaynak kayacını ve tektonik ortamlarını petrografik ve jeokimyasal analizler ile ortaya koymaktır. Sultandede Formasyonu sleyt, fillit, metakumtaşı, metakarbonatlar, yumrulu metakireçtaşı, kalkşist, muskovit-serizit-kuvars şist, metakuvarsit ve mermer türü litolojilerden meydana gelmektedir. Petrografik analiz temelinde şist numuneleri muskovit, serizit, kuvars, barit, opak mineral ve demiroksit ayrışma mineralleri, kalkşist numuneleri de kalsit, kuvars, barit, serizit, muskovit ve limonit içermektedir. Kondrite göre normalize edilmiş nadir toprak elementlerinin (NTE) dağılım desenlerinde Sultandede metamorfik kayaçlarında hafif nadir toprak elementlerinden (HNTE) ağır nadir toprak elementlerine (ANTE) doğru bir azalmanın olduğu, HNTE'lerin ANTE'lere göre göreceli olarak zenginleştiği gözlenmektedir. Eu anomalisi (Eu/Eu*= 0,55-0,98) ve Ce anomalisinde belirgin negatif anomali ve pozitif Gd anomalisi gözlenmiştir. Metasedimanter kayaçların felsik, tortullaşma sonrası oluştuğu ve kıta kenar rejimini karakterize ettiği tespit edilmiştir. Ana element jeokimyası ve iz-nadir toprak element oranları ile yapılan sınıflama ve kaynak kayaç diyagramlarından (La/Th ve Hf) elde edilen veriler, bu kayaçların mağmatik (felsik ve ortaç) ve geri dönüştürülmüş önceden var olan sedimanter kaynaktan türediğini ve üst kıtasal kabuk eğilimi gösterdiğini belirtmektedir. Şist ve kalkşist numunelerinin ortalama Th/U değeri (6,87) üst kıta kabuk değerinden (3,82) daha yüksektir. Bu sonuç, önceki aşınma eğilimini takip ettiğini ve metasedimanter kayaçların yoğun aşınmaya maruz kaldığının işaretidir. Ni/Co ve V/(V + Ni) jeokimyasal parametreleri, metasedimanter kayaçların oksik ortamı ve disoksik, anoksik ve öksinik koşulları altında biriktiğini göstermektedir.
ПСИХОЛОГІЧНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПРОЯВУ КОПІНГ-СТРАТЕГІЙ СТУДЕНТІВ З РІЗНИМ РІВНЕМ СТРЕСОСТІЙКОСТІ
Authors: Кулаков Руслан , Кулакова Лариса
Published: November 2024

Ukrainian society and every Ukrainian family is currently experiencing social and psychological difficulties as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. All this creates a significant number of stressors for the population. Martial law, hostilities, forced changes in living conditions, and constant stress cause people to experience difficulties in maintaining psychological comfort. Therefore, the problem of optimal choice of coping strategies, especially by students, is becoming particularly relevant.
The article deals with the issue of individual's choice of behaviour coping strategies. The special significance of the formation and development of this phenomenon in the participants of the educational process of a higher education institution is emphasized. In particular, the emphasis is placed on the difficulties that students are currently facing, namely the consequences of quarantine restrictions, a sense of isolation, internal discomfort and general psycho-emotional stress caused by the martial law in our country. The article focuses on coping strategies as a subconscious means of psychological defence that shapes human behaviour in certain conditions. A theoretical analysis is carried out and meanings of the following concepts are indicated: «coping», «coping strategy», «coping behaviour» and «coping resources», as well as an analysis of the peculiarities of making behavioural choices in certain conditions. The main strategies of behaviour in a stressful situation and the main approaches to the study of coping behaviour and behavioural strategies are analysed.
The article reflects empirical indicators of the ratio of dominant coping strategies at different levels of stress resistance. A correlation between the level of stress resistance and coping strategies has been established: with a low level of stress resistance, passive coping strategy dominates; in the presence of a high level - active coping strategies.
THE IMAGE OF THE WORLD OF A FUTURE TRANSLATOR ACCORDING TO A THEORY OF ELITE LINGUISTIC PERSONALITY
Authors: Ivaskevych Ernest
Published: November 2024

We showed, that our surveys of university teachers had given some special grounds for distinguishing as components of the Language Personality of the future translator a number of competencies: language competence (awareness of a language as a dynamic open system that is in constant development, language units of all levels, their expressive possibilities, aesthetic potential; mastery of language skills and abilities); speech competence (the ability to use linguistic means in a communicative manner, adequate for the purposes of communication, that is, the possession of speech skills and abilities); communicative competence (the ability to carry out productive communication in order to obtain and transmit information, the ability to convince the interlocutor, to induce him/her to certain actions, to obtain additional information about the interlocutor through the analysis of his communicative behavior, the ability to carry out positive self-presentation), multicultural competence (a complex of knowledge related to Ukrainian and World Culture, the formed ability to harmonize one’s own speech and life-creating activity with learned ethical, aesthetic and other values); translation competence, which we consider the main indicator of the formation of the Linguistic Personality of a future translator.
We proved, that a notable feature of a Linguistic Personality was its constant intellectual development, enrichment of vocabulary, development of linguistic sense, linguistic creativity. According to the analysis of psychological research, the priority feature of the personality is the formation of consciousness and self-awareness. Language Consciousness and Language Self-awareness are signs of Linguistic Personality. The goal of studying the Ukrainian language in higher educational establishments should be the formation of a nationally conscious Language Personality of the future specialist, which mean not only the assimilation of knowledge, the formation of abilities and skills, but also the formation of a nationally conscious attitude towards the language, which is expressed in the desire and the ability of speakers to communicate in the Ukrainian language in various life situations, a responsible attitude to one’s own speech, constant, persistent activity on its improvement, defense of the priority of the Ukrainian language in the society. Correlation of the formation of the Linguistic Personality of future translators with the pedagogical goal of their professional development requires the substantiation of the intercultural conditioning of the formation of the Linguistic Personality of future translators.
ВПЛИВ ЕМОЦІЙНОГО СТАВЛЕННЯ В СІМ’Ї НА АДАПТИВНІ ВЗАЄМОСТОСУНКИ БАТЬКІВ ТА ДІТЕЙ СТАРШОГО ШКІЛЬНОГО ВІКУ
Authors: Харченко Наталія
Published: November 2024

In the article we showed, that the family, as a small group, created for its members such conditions for emotional manifestations and satisfaction of emotional needs that enable a person to feel that he belonged to society. The family differs from other small groups in the diversity, depth and duration of the ties that unite its members. It is these characteristics of the family that make it indispensable in raising the younger generation, since they provide a long-lasting, deeply emotional and multifaceted influence on the formation of the child’s personality.
We justified, that the child’s experience of his/her place in the family, the child’s interaction with the family as a whole and with its individual members was associated with the interpersonal relationships that existed in it. We proved, that the analysis of the “family-child” relationships was expressed by us in the assessment of the following orientations: interpersonal aspects of family interaction and the characteristics of communication of its members; the importance of personal criteria (motives, needs, self-awareness); attitudes, relationships of family members.
Living in a family, a child accumulates a lot of experience in interpersonal relationships. Correctly or distortedly, he perceives how his parents treat him/her, as they avoid him/her, are dissatisfied with the child, recognize his/her autonomy, or infringe on him/her, how kindly they treat the child. Over time, children realize how loved and significant they are to their parents. Our researches show that a child’s body and his/her psyche feel a constant need for positive emotional support from parents. The nature of emotions greatly affects the child’s health, determines his/her vitality, attitudes to the world around a child. The influence of positive emotions reduces the child’s excitement, ensures the normal functioning of his/her body’s functional systems.
It has been proven that under the conditions of long-term exposure to a traumatic nature, negative emotions inevitably are arisen in a child. This fact complicates the course of the child’s mental development: it makes it difficult to establish adaptive interpersonal relationships with others, prevents him/her from mastering new adaptive social roles, the development of communication skills and possibilities of interpersonal interaction.
Adaptive family relationships between the family and the child’s side can shape the child’s positive outlook on the world and on himself/herself. However, these same officials, but with other psychological changes, can facilitate low self-esteem of children, distrust of others. In such a way, the emotional situation in the family directly flows into the adaptive mutual relationships between fathers and children of high school.