bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The influence of demographic characteristics on the effectiveness of public administration training programs
Authors: Štrbac Dijana , Paunović Mihailo , Pavlović Dejana
Published: November 2024

This paper examines the influence of demographic characteristics on the effectiveness of the training programs in public administration in the Republic of Serbia. Specifically, the aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the training programs in public administration and to analyse how factors such as age, gender, educational level, years of work experience and job title influence the outcomes of training initiatives. The sample of the study includes 1,040 public administration employees in Serbia who participated in at least one training program organized by the National Academy of Public Administration in 2022. The primary data was collected through a survey questionnaire administered in October 2023. The effectiveness of the training programs is assessed according to the extent to which they contribute to achieving the desired objectives. The statistical analyses involve descriptive statistics, reliability assessments and statistical tests to identify differences between demographic groups. The research results indicate that age, gender and education level have no influence on the effectiveness of the training programs in public administration.  However, training effectiveness is significantly influenced by professional experience and job titles in public administration. Respondents with up to 15 years of work experience rated the effectiveness of the training programs higher than those with more than 15 years of work experience. In addition, government officials rated the effectiveness of the training programs they participated in significantly higher than other employees and managers in public administration. The key policy recommendations that emerge from the research relate to matching training programs to job experience, differentiating training for different job titles, leveraging experienced employees and an inclusive training environment.
The Impact of Intraoperative Transit-Time Flow Measurement on Off-Pump and On-Pump Bypass Surgery Based on Three Months: A Propensity Score Matching Study
Authors: Çalık Eyüp Serhat , Arslan Ümit
Published: November 2024

Background: The goal of this study was to investigate how transit-time flow measurement (TTFM) parameters influenced the success of coronary bypass surgeries using the on-pump coronary artery bypass (ONCAB) and off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) techniques and to compare the rates of early graft failure and major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE). Methods: We retrospectively analyzed subjects who underwent coronary bypass surgery at our institution between 2017 and 2023 and compared the TTFM data of patients divided into two groups based on the surgical method: ONCAB and OPCAB. We compared the postoperative and first three months' MACCE data to assess the impact of TTFM on the two surgical methods. Results: Of the 2032 patients who underwent coronary bypass, we analyzed data from 1540 patients in the ONCAB group and 194 patients in the OPCAB group. After propensity score matching, the TTFM data of 192 patients in both groups were compared. In the ONCAB group, a mean of 3.28 ± 0.7 grafts per patient was used, while 2.22 ± 0.6 grafts were used in the OPCAB group (p = 0.001). TTFM identified problems with 19 (4.7%) grafts in the ONCAB group and 29 (8%) grafts in the OPCAB group, leading to their revision (p = 0.001). Overall, the pulsatile index (PI) values in the OPCAB group were significantly higher than in the ONCAB group. Hospital mortality was 3.1% in the ONCAB group and 2.6% in the OPCAB group (p = 0.286). MACCE and graft failure rates were similar in the first three months. Conclusions: Utilizing TTFM to assess graft quality during surgery enhances coronary bypass surgery in both ONCAB and OPCAB procedures. The enhanced results are particularly crucial for a process like OPCAB surgery, which necessitates the expertise and experience of a surgeon and is challenging to execute.
The Impact of Group Psychotherapy on the Mental Health of Servicemen with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Authors: Motoziuk Liudmyla , Chorna Nataliia , Lukashuk Maryna , Vlasov Volodymyr , Sobkova Svitlana
Published: November 2024

Being in a combat zone negatively affects the psycho-emotional state of servicemen, which can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The purpose of the study is to determine whether group psychotherapy is effective in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in military personnel. The research methodology is presented by the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5, the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument, and statistical methods (ANOVA, Levene’s test, and the Mann-Whitney U-test). The results showed that group therapy effectively reduced symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder from 42.5 (SD = 6.1) to 31.2 (SD = 5.7). The practical significance of the results obtained lies in the possibility of their use in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in military personnel. Prospects for further research lie in studying effective methods of treating other mental disorders in people affected by war.
Remoción de azul de metileno en aguas residuales industriales usando bioabsorbentes de bajo costo
Authors: Guerra Que Zenaida , García Alamilla Pedro , Urrieta Saltijeral Juan Manuel , Torres Torres José Gilberto , Oropeza Tosca Diana Rubí
Published: November 2024

En este proyecto se estudió la adsorción del colorante Azul de Metileno (AM) utilizando bioadsorbentes sintetizados a partir de los residuos lignocelulósicos del proceso poscosecha del cultivo de cacao. Durante el proceso poscosecha que incluye desgranado, fermentación, secado y tostado de granos de cacao, se producen residuos de biomasa conocidos como vaina o mazorca de cacao, los cuales son la materia prima de este trabajo. La finalidad de remover eficientemente la molécula contaminante AM de las descargas de agua residuales de la industria textil, es debido a que el AM es muy soluble en el agua, por lo que el agua contaminada que contiene AM será peligrosa para los entornos acuáticos debido a la interrupción de la fotosíntesis, y su toxicidad supone un reto para los ecosistemas, la salud humana y de todos los seres vivos. Para mejorar la capacidad de adsorción y de remoción de AM hemos usado tratamientos químicos de soluciones de NaOH y H2SO4 sobre los residuos frescos de biomasa y posteriormente aplicando los materiales sintetizados en experimentos de adsorción evaluando efectos de tipo de tratamiento, temperatura y pH. Como resultado de los experimentos desarrollados se obtuvo una remoción eficiente del 91% de la molécula de AM aplicando materiales alcalinos mientras que con los materiales tratados ácidamente tuvieron una remoción menor de 42% en un tiempo de contacto entre el adsorbente y el adsorbato de 180 min.
Analisis Kesalahan Berbahasa Kesalahan Penggunaan Partikel Sa- dan Sawfa pada Pelajar SMA Pondok Pesantren As-Sa’adah
Authors: Muhamad Raihan  , Faisal Hendra
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the errors in the usage of the particles sa- and sawfa by high school students at Pondok Pesantren As-Sa’adah. These particles in Arabic express the future, but differ in usage and meaning. Errors in their use can cause confusion in sentence interpretation. This descriptive qualitative study used error analysis, collecting data through written tests and interviews. Results show common errors include interchangeable use of sa- and sawfa without considering time context. Factors include limited understanding of time concepts and insufficient practice. The study recommends improved teaching methods and contextual exercises to enhance student comprehension.
Implementasi Pembiasaan Shalat Dhuha dan Shalat Dhuhur secara Berjamaa’ah dalam Membentuk Karakter Disiplin di MI Tarbiyatul Islam Kraksaan
Authors: Alfina Muniffatuz Zahra’  , Ainur Rofiq Sofa
Published: November 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of the habit of Dhuha and Dhuhur prayers in congregation on the formation of students' disciplined character at MI Tarbiyatul Islam Kraksaan. Regular congregational prayers at school are an effective method for teaching disciplinary values ​​and strengthening students' spirituality. Through this activity, students are taught to respect time, obey rules, and develop social responsibility. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was obtained through observation, interviews and documentation to describe the process and impact of getting used to congregational prayers on student discipline. The results of the research show that the habit of praying in congregation at MI Tarbiyatul Islam has a positive impact in shaping students' disciplined character. It is hoped that the implementation of this habit will become a model for other educational institutions in integrating character education through a worship approach.
Eksplorasi Ambiguitas Makna dalam Lirik Lagu Membasuh: Sebuah Pendekatan Semantik dengan Makna Kontekstual
Authors: Jelita Maulida Nurhamidah  , Bintang Putri Pamungkas  , Fikri Hakim
Published: November 2024

This study delves into the ambiguity of meaning in the lyrics of “Membasuh” using a semantic approach through a contextual method. Finding the lyrics' hidden meanings and how listeners' context shapes their interpretations are the main goals of this study. By applying contextual semantic analysis, this study explores the words and phrases in the lyrics to uncover how these meanings are formed and interpreted in various contexts. The findings indicate that the ambiguity in the lyrics of “Membasuh” not only enriches the listening experience but also allows listeners to discover meanings that are personal and contextually relevant. This research provides significant contributions to understanding the complexity of meaning in song lyrics and offers new insights into the study of contextual semantics.
Efecto de la Pectina Extraída de la Cascarilla de Cacao (Theobroma Cacao L.) en la Calidad Sensorial de una Jalea
Authors: Falconí Novillo José Francisco , Sierra Bustamante Danny Samuel , Cantos Baque Ivette Geomayra
Published: November 2024

La industria del cacao es una actividad económica rentable que presenta una tendencia creciente debido a que en Ecuador se produce cacao fino de aroma, cuyos atributos son muy conocidos desde hace más de dos décadas, habiendo un incremento del 4% de empresas que se dedican a la exportación de productos no petroleros, entre ellos el cacao. La cascarilla es un subproducto del proceso de tostado del grano de cacao, necesario para la producción de semielaborados pero considerado un desperdicio sin mayor utilidad, sin embargo, estudios recientes indican que existe un fuerte potencial comercial y la posibilidad de obtener pectina de dicho subproducto; por lo que en este estudio se realizó la extracción de pectina de la cascarilla de cacao variedad CCN-51 por hidrólisis ácida, aplicando tres distintos niveles de ácidoclorhídrico para posteriormente evaluar sus características sensoriales al ser empleada en la elaboración de una jalea a base de mucílago del cacao, la misma que cumple con los parámetros normales establecidos por la NTE INEN 389, por lo que le pectina extraída queda validada para emplearse en la industria alimentaria.
Do green foreign direct investments promote environmental innovation in European countries?
Authors: Nhuong Bui Huy , Bao Ho Dinh , Linh Vu Manh , Ha Le Thanh
Published: November 2024

Environmental innovation (EI) plays a critical role in helping a country pursue sustainable development, while green foreign direct investment (GFDI) impacts creative local green innovation. However, there is a lack of research on this link. This paper aims to conduct an empirical investigation into how GFDI affects EI. The estimation findings demonstrate that GFDI has had positive effects on EI—by applying multiple econometric methods, including a panel-corrected standard error modelling (PCSE), a feasible generalized least squares model (FGLS), and autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model, to a globally representative sample of 15 European countries between 2012 and 2021. To clarify the connection between GFDI and EI, we present examples of the effects of the latter in both the short and long term. The results show that GFDI has an important beneficial impact on the environment for early-stage investments in the short term. Notably, our findings indicate that GFDI’s long-term effects are more likely to be favourable. Furthermore, we analyze interactions between variables representing institutional quality and the impact of GFDI on EI. Our findings suggest that the positive effects of GFDI may be greater in nations with highly developed institutional systems.
À l’épreuve du patriarcat : le corps féminin comme facteur de réorientation des codes sociaux dans La nuit est tombée sur Dakar d’Aminata Zaaria et Des fourmis dans la bouche de Kadi Hane
Authors: SAGNA Dr Moussa , SAGNA Astou
Published: November 2024

Abstract. If the age-old problem of the status of African women is still a
subject for reflection in the third millennium, it is because male hegemony
has still not yielded to the weight of the many struggles for equality that have
been waged since the 1970s. Victims of a social configuration that keeps
them in a position of subalternity, African women are subjected to patriarchal
domination that denies them any autonomy. In French-language black
African novels, this balance of power has been represented in a number of
ways. While some women resign themselves to, or even indulge in, their
reification, others, on the other hand, who are considered rebels, opt for
transgression and denunciation of a regime they find oppressive by putting
their bodies on show.
Mots-clés : Confiscation, corps féminin, déconstruction, patriarcat, résistance.
Keywords: Confiscation, female body, deconstruction, patriarchy, resistance.
Likuba and Annang proverbs: An ethnographic and sociolinguistic stud
Authors: NGALOUO-ANTSO Dr Abraham , MARIAM Dr Anana
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Proverbs are essential elements of communication in African communities.
These are the traditional maxims that people use to relate to others in societies. They are
also powerful tools that propel stimulating, interesting, culturally impactful and wisdomfilled interactions (primarily in informal contexts) among Africans. This study aims to
explore the categories and functions of proverbs in two African communities (the Likuba
people in the Cuvette region of northern Congo and the Annang in Akwaibom State in
Nigeria). This is a qualitative-descriptive research. The participant-observation method
was used to collect data. Functional and sociological theories of proverb and content
analysis were applied in processing the data under study. It is based on 24 proverbs of
which 12 Likuba and other 12 Annang. The analysis of Likuba proverbs takes into
account the intentions of the speakers in daily greetings. Ultimately, it turns out that the
Likuba and Annang proverbs pertain to diverse categories. They fulfill social, artistic
and didactic functions. Likuba proverbs are unique because of their occurrence as an
integral part of the act of greeting in social life. This ethnographic indication reveals that
the speaker's intention goes beyond the attention of his interlocutor to that of the entire
Likuba community. So, this article is intended as a contribution to previous work on
proverbs in general, and the Likuba and Annang proverbs in particular.
Mots-clés : Proverbes, Likuba, Annang, salutation, communication.
Keywords: Proverbs, Likuba, Annang, salutation, communication
刘明: “中文+媒介”—海媒文化账号PaTh运维策略探析
Authors: 刘 明
Published: November 2024

海外媒体文化账号PaTh（People and Things）是各国民众获取中文学习资讯、了解中国文化、连接广泛民心民意，推动中外文明交流的重要窗口，其发展水平和运维效果关乎国际中文教育品牌的形象塑造。本研究对已在Facebook、YouTube和Twitter平台运营的“PaTh”文化账号开展调研，采用数据抓取、个案分析等定性、定量相结合研究方法，考察其海外能见度与国际影响力，并探析在海外运维中国文化账号的策略及发展建议。
The History and Current Status of Chinese Language Teaching in Hungary: A Case Study of the Chinese Department and Confucius Institute at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
Authors: Ye Qiuyue
Published: November 2024

The field of Chinese studies is very well established in Hungary. With the advances in Chinese language teaching and the rapid development of relations between China and Hungary in recent years, the number of Chinese learners in Hungary has increased, and ‘Chinese fever’ continues to spread. This article reviews the history and the current situation of Chinese language teaching in university Chinese departments and Confucius Institutes in Hungary; conducts an in-depth analysis of Chinese language teaching institutions, focusing especially on the curriculum and teaching methods in Chinese departments; reveals existing problems; and proposes appropriate solutions.
An Overview of the Milestones and Achievements in Chinese Language Education of the 20-Year-Old Hungarian–Chinese Bilingual Primary and Secondary School
Authors: Karsai Zsuzsanna
Published: November 2024

The Hungarian–Chinese Bilingual Primary and Secondary School celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2024. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the changes that the institution has undergone over this period and the major milestones it has reached. The study briefly summarises the organisational structure of Chinese language education at the institution and presents quantifiable results achieved in this field. This includes the year-end assessments of students’ performance in Chinese language classes, data from target language tests conducted by the Hungarian Educational Authority in Grades 6 and 8, and the results of the students’ leaving examinations. Finally, the study presents the further education paths of the school’s graduates, summarised by their chosen higher educational institutions.
GAMBARAN COPING STRATEGY DAN CARER BURDEN PADA PRIMARY CAREGIVER SKIZOFRENIA DI KOTA SUNGAI PENUH
Authors: Yosrinanda Sukma , Utami Rahayu Hardianti
Published: November 2024

Skizofrenia merupakan gangguan mental kompleks yang memerlukan perawatan intensif, sehingga carer burden atau carer burden berpotensi menurunkan kualitas hidup primary caregiver dan pengabaian terhadap orang dengan skizofrenia (ODS). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan coping strategy dan carer burden yang dialami oleh primary caregiver ODS di Kota Sungai Penuh. Dalam penelitian ini, 31 ibu sebagai primary caregiver di Kota Sungai Penuh diperiksa untuk mengidentifikasi coping strategy yang mereka gunakan dan tingkat carer burden yang mereka alami menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan instrumen the Way Of Coping dan  Zarit Burden Interview. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas primary caregiver menggunakan Problem Focused Coping (PFC) sebesar 58,1%, dan 41,9% menggunakan Emotion Focused Coping (EFC). Mengenai carer burden, ditemukan bahwa 45,5% primary caregiver mengalami beban rendah, sedangkan 39,4% menghadapi beban tinggi. Temuan ini memberikan wawasan penting tentang bagaimana coping strategy yang diterapkan dapat mempengaruhi carer burden dan menawarkan panduan untuk intervensi yang dapat membantu mengurangi carer burden yang dirasakan oleh primary caregiver dan meningkatkan kualitas perawatan untuk orang dengan skizofrenia.
Comprehensive Review: Exploring the Impact of Physiotherapy on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Authors: ALHUTAYLAH AMER SALEH ALI , ALQAHTANI MUBARAK ALI SAEED , ALYAMI SALEM FARIS MOHAMMED , AL YAMI IBRAHIM FARIS SAEED , AL MUTARID ALI MUTARID HAMAD , ALZAMANAN ABDULMAJEED MAHDI HAMAD , AL YALA ABDULRAHMAN ABDULLAH SALEH , ALRABAH ALI ABDULLAH HUSSAIN , AL RABEAH SALEH ABDULLAH HUSSAIN , AL ZAMANAN MOHAMMED MANA
Published: November 2024

PTSD is a severe mental health disorder that is found in millions of people across the world and develops from psychological signs that include flashbacks, hyperarousal, and emotional avoidance. However, there is still evidence that PTSD is not limited to the mental health area only and might have a vast effect on physical health, too. In the past, clients with psychosis largely received medication and some form of cognitive/behavioral talk therapy like CBT. It has been in the recent past that literature investigating the part of physiotherapy in PTSD treatment has commenced, whereby they supply therapeutic approaches aimed at handling the mental and physical effects of trauma. Exercise therapy, breathing exercises, and mind-body interventions, including yoga and tai chi, greatly reduce the symptoms of PTSD based on physiotherapy. The purpose of this review is to examine the place of physiotherapy in the treatment of PTSD, discuss the existing literature supporting this profession's application, and explain practical ways physiotherapy may be incorporated into the general, evidence-based PTSD treatment plan.PTSD,
A Critical Analysis the Impact of Midwifery and Nursing Assistants on Reducing Maternal Mortality Rates Hospitals
Authors: ALGASHAINEN SAEED MOHAMMED SALEH , ALRUBUA SALEH MAHDI ABDULLAH , AL-SHAHRANI BUDOUR NASSER FAYEZ , AL-SHAHRANI NOURA BADIE HAIDER , AL SHAMRANI HANADI KHABZAN , BALHARITH TAGHREED SALEH HADI , LASLOOM FARID JABER HADI , AL HARITH SALEM SALEH MESFER , AL MUSTANEER MONA ALI GHALEB , ALMONABEHI NOUF ALI MOHAMMAD
Published: November 2024

According to the data analyzed, healthcare has recently recorded increased improvement concerning using health assistants to supplement the nursing workers and aid the patients. Qualified or employed to undertake various clerical, technical, and patient care roles, health assistants are steadily incorporated into the nursing team to enhance productivity and effectiveness in presenting quality services to patients. The purpose of this study is to critique the existing literature regarding the effects of health assistants on the productivity of nurses and the quality of patient care. Conducting a literature review, observational study, and analysis of data from health facilities, the study offers a new understanding of how health assistants may contribute to minimizing nurse workload, enhancing patient care status, and supporting the functioning of health systems. The outcomes indicate that health assistants positively impact the efficiency of the nurses they support; however, practical issues should be resolved to enhance the effect: role definition and standardized training.
A Critical Review of Holistic Infection Control Practices in Healthcare Systems
Authors: Alkhaldi Hajar Salah Eid , Al Suliman Mohammad Saeed Saleh , Al Abyah Fayez Ahmed Hussain , Alharshan Mahdi Salem Hamad , Salhi Anoud Abdo Abdo , Alsaleh Alhassan Ahmad , Al Motah Abdulrahman Yoseif A , Al Bahary Rashed Hussain Dhafer , Alyami Mohammad Hadi , Alasiri Faya Mohammed Ali
Published: November 2024

The safety of patients and the general public has never been seriously doubted regarding infection control, especially in health facilities where nosocomial infections are still rampant. This critical review discusses comprehensive essential infection control concerns, including an evidence-based and multidimensional framework. Thus, presented in the literature and method sections, the outcomes focus on recent issues, ideas, and applications. It offers ideas about the effectiveness of adopting approaches to whole-person care to minimize the prevalence of infection and international compliance with quality healthcare. The result shows the importance of building stronger networks of effective systems against new emerging diseases.
Advancing Cancer Care: A Critical Review of MRI Imaging in Pretherapeutic Malignancy Assessment
Authors: AlHarbi Nawaf Mesfer , AlHarbi Fayez Hamdan , Al-Shalali Abdul Majeed Salem , Alheary Waleed Eissa , Althbyani Bndar Mohamed , Alaeinbawi Marwan Hamed , Alrehaili Hamzah Atiah S , AL-Khateeb Mohammed Hamed , Alaufi Ahmad Barakah , Al Khalawi Mohammed Saad
Published: November 2024

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has become an indispensable tool in the pretherapeutic assessment of malignancies, offering unparalleled soft tissue contrast, advanced functional imaging capabilities, and the ability to provide non-invasive, radiation-free evaluations. This critical review explores the role of MRI in accurately diagnosing, staging, and guiding treatment strategies for various cancers, including breast, prostate, liver, and brain malignancies. Advanced techniques such as diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI), and the integration of artificial intelligence are discussed for their potential to enhance diagnostic precision and treatment planning. Despite its significant advantages, including superior detection of occult lesions, MRI faces challenges such as high costs, accessibility, and occasional diagnostic pitfalls. This review emphasizes MRI's transformative impact on cancer management, discusses its limitations, and highlights ongoing innovations that aim to improve its clinical utility and accessibility. The findings underscore MRI’s pivotal role in enhancing personalized medicine and optimizing therapeutic outcomes for cancer patients.
Analysis Competition Coffee Exports From Producing Countries in the United States Market with Use Almost Ideal Demand System (AIDS) Model
Authors: Nasution Suhela Putri , Wibowo Rulianda Purnomo , Supriana Tavi , . Iskandarini
Published: November 2024

For the Indonesian economy, coffee is one of the commodities plantation methods. Coffee's contribution to state revenues, especially in the form of foreign exchange, is what gives it its strategic worth. Indonesia follows Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia as the world's top four coffee producers. Other nations besides Indonesia sell coffee to the US market, including Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia. This study uses the Almost Ideal Demand System (AIDS) Model to examine competitiveness between coffee-supplying nations in the US market. Examine Data spanning 2003 to 2022 is used for this. According to research, Brazilian and Indonesian coffee prices are inelastic, whereas Vietnamese and Colombian coffee prices are elastic. Colombian, Vietnamese, and Indonesian coffee are competitors of Indonesian coffee. This is demonstrated by the mark elasticity positive cross (substitution), and Brazilian coffee has a complementary relationship.
Instructional Role-Playing Video Game: Its Application to Physics’ Equations of State Learning
Authors: Dolipas Bretel , Dolipas Thrysha , Fabrigas Christian , Garcia Marius , Romero Sebastien Duke , Mactal Aeron , Silvio Junel
Published: November 2024

The potential of video games for learning is now widely accepted among the community of Educational Technology. Multiple types of research have been conducted to see the proficiency of video games as an educational tool, and the effect on students' learning and performance of instructional video game approaches, which have elevated considerable interest in the thematic field of education research. The study assessed the effectiveness of instructional role-playing video games in learning physics equations of state concepts and problem-solving for junior high school students. Specifically, the study determined the performance level in Equations of State Problem Solving of junior high school students when concepts were taught through the conventional approach and through the Role Playing Video Game approach. The result indicated that the performance level in Equations of State problem solving of students taught using the roleplaying video game approach was significantly higher than those taught using the conventional approach. Also, the Equations of State problem-solving performance level of students taught using the role-playing video game were satisfactory or better regardless of sex. Problem-solving through role-playing video games is an effective learning approach to learning the Equation of State concept. It is recommended that further research on the application of instructional Role-playing video games be considered in the teaching and learning of Physics concepts.
Power of GeoGebra in Igniting the Interest in Learning Quadratic Functions
Authors: Pospos Rhio , Piñero Brando
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the perceived relationship between students’ interest in learning quadratic functions after utilizing GeoGebra and their perceived usefulness. The study used a quasi-experimental design, specifically the one-group pretest-posttest design using a single-stage cluster sampling technique, to identify Grade 9 students' interest levels before and after using GeoGebra software in the school year 2023- 2024 at Demetrio L. Alviola National (Memorial) High School. It also used the weighted mean, Wilcoxon test, and Spearman rank correlation coefficient to compare pre- and post-evaluation interest in learning quadratic functions. The results showed that GeoGebra effectively increased students’ interest in quadratic functions, igniting a greater passion for the subject matter. Furthermore, using GeoGebra tools increased students' interest in learning, leading to greater confidence, participation, and motivation to understand quadratic functions. This encompassed tasks such as graphing, solving equations, and applying their knowledge to real-world scenarios, representing a significant shift before and after incorporating geometry into the learning process. Certainly, GeoGebra's engaging and vibrant components help students to relax and stay engaged, enhancing the enjoyment and collaboration aspects of education. The findings also showed that students' substantial progress in three areas—understanding concepts, engaging with teachers, and assessment results—is closely associated with their interest in learning more about quadratic functions. Students more enthusiastic about quadratic functions are more likely to comprehend these topics using GeoGebra.
The AI, Blockchain, Cloud and Data (ABCD) Technology Integration in the Philippines: A Literature Review
Authors: Rodriguez Joel Mark
Published: November 2024

This literature review examines the integration of ABCD (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Data Analytics) technologies in the Philippines, including adoption, worldwide developments, as well as particular applications. Despite the significant potential for ABCD technologies, the integration in healthcare, agriculture, financial, and educational sectors to increase efficiency, security, and ability to make decisions, challenges that are experienced include infrastructure constraints, skill gaps, and regulatory requirements. It manifests the enormous potential of ABCD if applied to engineering models such as Industry 4.0 and digital innovation in health care, e-commerce, and supply chains, predictive maintenance, transparent transactions, and automation. Early adopters can already be discerned in the Philippines, such as AI applications in agriculture and mental health, blockchain for secure records, cloud applications in education, and data analytics in health care- but still, lack of infrastructure and inability to find the people with proper skills slow the movement. Sectors like health and manufacturing, which have high growth potential, these technologies can become competitive engines for the Philippines. Recommendations on digital infrastructure, data privacy, public-private partnerships, and investment in workforce development would facilitate an enabling environment for supporting the culture of ABCD technologies.
Nobel prizes for physics obtained for astronomical discoveries in XXI century
Authors: S. Dimitrijević Milan
Published: November 2024

Nobel prizes for physics in 2002, 2006, 2011, 2013,2015, 2017. and 2019, obtained for astronomically important discoveries are discussed.
Milutin Milanković and climate changes - Ice ages secret
Authors: S. Dimitrijević Milan
Published: November 2024

The astronomical factors that lead to the periodical formation of the Ice Age and the work of Milutin Milanković on the solution of the secret of their creation were discussed and analyzed.
Linkages between internal displacement and climate: Evidence from Serbia
Authors: Langović Milica
Published: November 2024

The paper analyses the relationship between internal displacement and climate in the Republic of Serbia in the last fifteen years. The results show that weather related hazards have an impact on internal displacement, influencing very specific characteristics of population mobility. It was found that floods have by far the greatest impact on the intensity of population mobility. As it is influenced by the climate conditions, this type of population mobility stands out from other types of migration in Serbia. Namely, internal displacements influenced by weather related hazards are primarily temporary and depends solely on the characteristics of the climate, and requires urgent and specific governmental support. For this reason, studies connecting internal displacement and climate require a different approach.
Modern society and climate change: oil and space industries perspectives
Authors: Kolarski Aleksandra , Arnaut Filip , Jevremović Sreten , Langović Milica , Komatina Snežana
Published: November 2024

Modern society is most often evaluated according to the presence and development stage of the space industry in a country on one hand and of the oil industry on the other. These two completely different industry branches are closely related in sense of prosperity and comfortable living style conditions of a population. However, fundamental differences between these two are most prominent in sense that space industry, primarily with infrastructure of space station and satellites, also including rocket probes and diverse space missions, is strongly influenced by and directly under space weather and space climate conditions as “external” factors, while oil industry, with its up- mid- and down-stream sectors and their infrastructures including all of the specificities and diversities, is directly impacted by social components as “internal” factors, with wide range of aspects, such as from e.g. war unstable regions of the Earth, across monetary and market trends to geopolitics. As the oil industry is most often and primarily recognized as the main culprit of accelerated and intensified climate changes, it is often forgotten that climate change is a natural phenomenon in thegeological evolution of the Earth. Although historically, oil industry with all related industries had indeed strongly impacted our living conditions, and in continual manners still does in sense of enormous pollution of all spheres of the Earth, including soil, water and air, space industry is often neglected as source of pollution even though produces massive pollutions primarily of the air and also of the soil at the place of launch in first place, but also in the space as well. As two sides of the same coin, global influences of these two industries on climate through pollution processes and related living conditions in modern societies are examined and analyzed, with main findings presented here.
The political, economic and institutional context of wildlife trafficking networks in Africa and a description of how they operate
Authors: Stiles Daniel
Published: November 2024

This review follows from a description of the main transnational organized crime (TOC) ivory trafficking networks published in Pachyderm 63. It provides the broader political, economic and institutional contexts in which these networks originated,  to advance a deeper understanding of how these TOC trafficking networks are created. The article also describes how the networks are structured along trade chains, from poachers to foreign importers and distributors, and how they operate, presenting case examples from 1970s in Kenya and comparing them to the 2010s Kromah and Xaysavang TOC network of eastern and southern Africa. The review concludes that state-level corruption has expanded over time, facilitating the operation of these TOC trafficking networks and frustrating their elimination. African nations lose billions of dollars annually to illicit financial flows resulting from various TOC activities which end up in offshore accounts and asset buying. Despite international conventions aimed at stopping corruption and TOCs, the situation is getting worse, not better.
STUDI KELAYAKAN JALAN DITINJAU DARI KERUSAKAN PERKERASAN LENTUR JALAN PALUR-SRAGEN-MANTINGAN DI SRAGEN KM. 17+800 s/d KM. 25+925
Authors: Setyanto Agus , Wisma Wulansari Fifi , Chasanah Ummi , Soehartono
Published: November 2024

Ruas jalan Palur-Sragen-Mantingan merupakan jalan nasional dan berfungsi sebagai jalan arteri, panjang jalan ± 43,00 Km merupakan bagian dari jalur tengah Pulau Jawa yang menghubungkan kota-kota penting di Pulau Jawa. Kerusakan-kerusakan sering terjadi di jalan Palur-Sragen-Mantingan tentunya akan sangat berpengaruh pada keamanan dan kenyamanan pengguna jalan. Penilaian atau evaluasi terhadap kondisi permukaan jalan merupakan salah satu tahapan untuk menentukan jenis program evaluasi dan sangat diperlukan sebelum dilakukan perawatan dan perbaikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui kondisi jalan dengan beberapa metode dan hubungan kedekatan antara metode-metode yang dipakai.
Metode yang digunakan dalam melakukan penelitian kondisi jalan adalah metode IRI (International Roughness Index), metode PCI (Pavement Condition Index), metode survey lalulintas . Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis dengan data primer dan sekunder berupa hasil dari data kerusakan jalan.Urutan prioritas penanganan jalan dengan metode IRI didasarkan pada rentang nilai 0 sampai lebih 7, untuk metode PCI merangking kondisi perkerasan dari nilai 0 sampai 100, data uji CBR (California Bearing Ratio) pada lapis atas, sedangkan survey lalulintas dilakukan agar mengetahui rata-rata lalulintas lewat setiap hari.
Hasil pengolahan data ini mengetahui jenis kerusakan yang terjadi pada jalan yaitu retak kotak-kotak, pelepasan butir, sungkur (shoving), lubang, kegemukan, mengembang jembul, patah slip, pengausan agregat dan tambalan. Kerusakan terbesar yaitu kerusakan sungkur (shoving) dengan luas 593,01 m2 dan diperoleh nilai PCI (California Bearing Ratio) rata-rata sebesar 42,56 atau kondisi sedang (fair).
معالجات النبي لأزمات التعليم
Authors: Rashid Murad Asaad
Published: November 2024

يُعَدُّ التعليم حجر الأساس الذي تَتَّكِئ عليه نهضة الأمم ورُقيّها، إذ يُعَدُّ السبيل الفعّال لمعالجة أزمات المجتمع وتقدَّمه. عطفاً على ما تقدَّم، جرى في هذه الدراسة تسليط الضوء على معالجة النبي محمَّد صلّى الله عليه وسلَّم، لأزمات التعليم، حيث قُسِّمتِ الدراسة إلى مقدمة، وقسمين، وخاتمة. في المقدِّمة بُسِطَت أسباب اختيار الموضوع، وأهداف الدراسة، وأبرز إشكالاتها، مع مراجعة الدراسات السابقة، وبيان المنهج العلمي الذي اُعتُمِد للوصول إلى رؤى دقيقة تُسهِمُ في إثراء الموضوع. في القسم الأول، اُستُعرِضت مكانة التعليم في الإسلام، وبعض التحديات التي واجهتِ المجتمعات الإسلاميَّة في العمليَّة التعليميَّة، حيث رُكِّزَ على الصعوبات التاريخيَّة التي تعرَّضت لها النُّظم التعليميَّة وكيفيَّة تجاوزها. أما في القسم الثاني، فنُوقِشَتِ العقبات النفسيَّة التي تقف في وجه التعلم والدعوة، مثل أزمة تهيئة النفس، إذ أُكِّدَ على ضرورة امتلاك الداعية للقدرات العلميَّة والتربويَّة التي تليق بمقام الدعوة. كذلك عُرِضَت مشكلة غموض المادة العلميَّة، مع الإشارة إلى أساليب النَّبي في تبسيط العلوم وتوضيحها بطرق بليغة وسهلة؛ لتيسير الفهم والتعلّم. كما نُوقِشَت آفة التسويف في طلب العلم، حيث بُيِّنَ كيف حثَّ النبي على استثمار الوقت بفاعليَّة في التحصيل العلميِّ دون تهاون أو تراجع. كذلك، دُرِسَت أزمة حُبِّ الشهرة والظهور بين طلاب العلم، مُبينة توجيهات النبي بضرورة مجاهدة النفس وتطهير النيَّة، مع تقديم نصائح لتجنُّب هذه الآفة التي قد تُعيق الإخلاص في طلب العلم. وقد اشتملتِ الدراسة على أمثلة توضيحيَّة وافية عن المشكلات التعليميَّة التي تصدى لها النبي، ما عزَّزَ الفكرة بأن سيرته تمثِّل معيناً غنيَّاً يُقتدى به في الحياة. وفي الخاتمة، خُلِصَ إلى عدة نتائج، أبرزها أنَّ المنهج النبويِّ، الذي كان أساساً لإنقاذ البشريَّة وتخفيف أزماتها، يَتَجَسَّدُ كنموذج تعليميٍّ متكامل يهدف إلى تطوير التعليم الإنساني بأبعاده كافة، ليصبح نهجاً يمكن الاعتماد عليه في تعزيز القيم التعليميَّة وتحقيق الرُّقي المجتمعيِّ.
Philosophy of Criminal Law: Some Necessary Foundations
Authors: Abdukhalikov Safar
Published: November 2024

Abstract: In the article, the philosophy of criminal law shows the appearance of the philosophy of law in the system of criminal-legal sciences, the objective laws specific to criminal-legal phenomena, their occurrence depending on one group of general social laws - correlational-functional laws, the primacy of one group of general social laws - substantive laws in criminal legal norms, the legitimacy of their dependence on civilizations, the primacy of the substantial laws of legal existence in them, the existence of the legality of the criminal law system as well as its own substantial circular circulation, the qualitative signs of law - the violation of equality, justice and freedom are the object of criminal-legal sciences, to free the knowledge of criminal-legal phenomena from a materialistic understanding of history , to determine their inherent substantiality, the logical structure, principles, and ideological character of the philosophy of criminal law, the importance of the philosophy of criminal law in the formation of a democratic civil society, and the need to justify it in the context of history, including dialectical cultural understanding of law and juridical understanding based on a synergistic approach.
FEATURES OF USING INTERACTIVE METHODS IN STUDYING ADVERBS IN RUSSIAN
Authors: Seydanova Gulnash , Dustova Umida , Muminova Nargiza , Kochkarova Elmira , Umarova Dilfuza
Published: November 2024

Annotation: This paper discusses the key features and benefits of using interactive methods in teaching adverbs in Russian. Interactive learning approaches, such as group discussions, role-playing, language games, and digital tools, enhance students' engagement and comprehension by creating a dynamic and participatory classroom environment. The study examines how these methods can facilitate better understanding and retention of adverbial usage in the Russian language, particularly in differentiating types of adverbs and mastering their syntactic roles. The paper also explores the use of technology-based tools to provide real-time feedback, making the learning process more personalized and efficient. The practical implementation of interactive exercises promotes active participation and fosters a collaborative learning atmosphere, which is essential for mastering the nuances of adverbs in Russian.
SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF LOVE THROUGH THE PRISM OF ENVIRONMENTALISM: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Ruzmatova Gulnoz , Raximdjanova Dilanvoz , Umirzakova Nargiza , Yuldasheva Lola , Ashurova Sarvinoz
Published: November 2024

Abstract: At the pinnacle of human relationships lies a feeling of love and this is also important in the context of environmentalism and understanding of the relationship and harmony of man and nature. We cannot think of a thinker who has not addressed this issue. In particular, a comparative study of the teachings of Western and Eastern scholars on love through the prism of environmentalism will help to uncover the various aspects of this phenomenon. This article focuses on the comparative analysis of the views expressed on love in the context of environmentalism. In world literature, philosophy and science the problem of love has been discussed and been a subject of heated debate for a long time.
FISIOTERAPIA NO PÓS CIRÚRGICO DE MASTECTOMIA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: França Erci Frederico , Oliveira Sheila Carla de , Silva Tereza De Fátima da , Cavalcante Fabrício Vieira , Rodrigues Laura de Moura
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Cancer is a growing global concern, affecting nearly 40% of people in North America and more than one million in Australia. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the world, with significant rates also in Brazil, especially in the Southeast and South regions. Early diagnosis is crucial, influenced by factors such as gynecological history and heredity. After treatment, patients face significant side effects, including pain and loss of functional capacity. Oncology physiotherapy plays a vital role in rehabilitation, with techniques such as complex decompression physiotherapy and early exercise proving beneficial. New approaches, such as combining botulinum toxin A with physical therapy, offer hope in post- treatment management. Background: The increasing prevalence of cancer highlights the need to integrate rehabilitation with cancer care to minimize patient suffering. The comprehensive approach is essential for breast cancer, with post-treatment rehabilitation being crucial for managing complications and improving quality of life. Physiotherapy plays an essential role, with techniques such as complex decompression physiotherapy and combinations of therapies emerging as promising. These multidisciplinary and personalized approaches aim to improve patients' physical and emotional well-being. Objectives: To investigate the role of physical therapy interventions in breast cancer rehabilitation, identifying studies, analyzing procedures, summarizing findings, assessing quality, and formulating recommendations for future research. Method: This comprehensive review explores the role of physical therapy in the treatment of breast cancer by analyzing 16 clinical trials selected after strict application of exclusion criteria. The objective is to understand the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions in improving the quality of life of patients. The search focuses on articles obtained from academic sources and uses relevant keywords to optimize the selection of studies. Results and Discussion: Recent studies on physical therapy interventions in the treatment of breast cancer highlight a range of approaches and outcomes. While some interventions, such as botulinum toxin A infiltration, have not shown efficacy, others, such as kinesiotherapy, have demonstrated improvements in quality of life. The research highlights the importance of updating physical therapy practices to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients.
OS BENEFÍCIOS DA HIDROTERAPIA NO DESENVOLVIMENTO BIOPSICOMOTOR DE CRIANÇAS COM TRANSTORNO DE ESPECTRO AUTISTA (TEA): REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Oliveira Eduardo Rodrigues de , Macedo Jessica Farias
Published: November 2024

Background: Autism is a complex syndrome that affects three areas of human development, which are: communication, socialization, and behavior. It is a pathology of unknown etiology, in which some current studies differ that the origin is linked to a possible failure of neuron development during the gestational process. Autism is more prevalent in male children than in females. Objective: To investigate the benefits in already published bibliographies that highlight the importance of hydrotherapy as a qualitative impact on the life of an autistic child in their psychomotor development. Methods: This is a literature review study, where the main bibliographic works were analyzed, whose databases were Scielo, Pubmed and BVS. Results: This review included five articles that verified the efficacy of hydrotherapy in the treatment of children with ASD, from which it was proven that hydrotherapy is effective in the treatment of ASD, improving: physical, social and emotional skills physical competence and social acceptance, non-verbal communication and emotional adaptation, approaches such as swimming and halliwick are promising therapeutic options in the development of children with ASD. Conclusion: Hydrotherapy is an innovative therapeutic intervention for children with ASD, offering benefits in motor development, emotional regulation, socialization and reduction of anxious behaviors, the aquatic environment is ideal for developing physical skills, postural control and relaxation, improving the child's quality of life.