bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE USE OF MOBILE RESIDENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE URBAN PLANNING STRUCTURE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ECOLOGICAL APPROACH (ON THE EXAMPLE OF DNIPRO)
Authors: Tsymbalova T.A.
Published: January 2025

Problem statement. In the post-industrial society, urbanization remains a defining feature of numerous architectural and planning models of urban development. But, in contrast to the era of industrial development, the priority focus of architectural and urban planning activities of the post-industrial period is aimed at the use of an integrated ecological approach. The ecological state of the anthropogenically disturbed natural landscape system is one of the main indicators of the safety of the urban environment. An alternative solution to the problem of urban planning in an ecological context is the use of mobile residential technologies, the structural and functional characteristics of which provide for their temporary operation (and “architectural migration”) in the structure of the planning framework. In the conditions of modern Ukraine, the use of the residential units’ mobility is an appropriate means of providing temporary shelter for victims of military operations. The purpose of the article. Identification of the features of mobile housing using as transformational elements in the planning structure of a large city (on the example of the city of Dnipro) taking into account the requirements of environmental safety. Conclusions. The study of mobile residential technologies allows for a comprehensive consideration of the problem of mobile form application for living in the conditions of modern society, in particular, it contributes to the development of greening life activities’ strategy and harmonizing anthropogenic objects with the natural environment. In the city of Dnipro, in the context of an ecological approach to urban planning, from the standpoint of minimal anthropogenic impact on natural landscapes, for the placement of mobile residential structures, territories that are primarily problematic for the construction of capital high-rise housing can be allocated.
Religious Materialism in Sachet Packaging Al-Qur'an Sales on The @Quranfi_ Account on Tiktok
Authors: Maula Merdita Rizqia Nikma
Published: January 2025

Abstract: This study aims to examine the phenomenon of using the Qur'an in the form of sachet packaging which is often utilized for independent ruqyah, as part of the study of the Living Qur'an. This phenomenon reflects the adaptation and integration of sacred texts in the lives of modern people in order to obtain blessings, protection, or healing. This research uses a qualitative approach, involving social research steps to obtain descriptive data in the form of words and pictures. Data sources consist of primary data obtained from the comments of followers of the @Quranfi_ TikTok account and secondary data from related scientific works. Three questions that will be discussed First, how is the application of ruqyah in the use of sachet packaged Qur'anic verses. Second, how is the meaning of the word shifa as a medicine in the Qur'an. Third, how Tiktok social media users respond to the sale of Qur'anic verses on the @Quranfi_ account. As a result, TikTok as a popular social media, provides profitable business opportunities. The @Quranfi_ account utilizes TikTok to market the Qur'an in sachet form which has caused various reactions from netizens. Indonesian-speaking netizens generally see this sale as a form of commercialization of religion, causing debate. In contrast, English-speaking netizens gave positive reviews, pointing out the satisfaction and benefits of the product. This difference in response may be influenced by cultural differences.Keywords: Living Qur'an, Ruqyah, TiktokAbstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji fenomena penggunaan al-Qur'an dalam bentuk kemasan sachet yang sering dimanfaatkan untuk ruqyah mandiri, sebagai bagian dari kajian Living Qur'an. Fenomena ini mencerminkan adaptasi dan integrasi teks suci dalam kehidupan masyarakat modern guna memperoleh berkah, perlindungan, atau penyembuhan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, melibatkan langkah-langkah penelitian sosial untuk memperoleh data deskriptif berupa kata-kata dan gambar. Sumber data terdiri dari data primer yang diperoleh dari komentar pengikut akun TikTok @Quranfi_ dan data sekunder dari karya ilmiah terkait. Tiga pertanyaaan yang akan menjadi pembahasan Pertama, bagaimana penerapan ruqyah dalam penggunaan ayat al-Qur’an kemasan sachet. Kedua, bagaimana pemaknaan kata syifa sebagai obat dalam al-Qur’an. Ketiga, bagaimana respon Pengguna media sosial Tiktok terhadap penjualan Ayat-ayat al-Qur'an di akun @Quranfi_. Hasilnya, TikTok sebagai media sosial yang populer, memberikan peluang bisnis yang menguntungkan. Akun @Quranfi_ memanfaatkan TikTok untuk memasarkan al-Qur’an dalam bentuk sachet yang menimbulkan berbagai reaksi dari netizen. Netizen berbahasa Indonesia umumnya melihat penjualan ini sebagai bentuk komersialisasi agama, menimbulkan perdebatan. Sebaliknya, netizen berbahasa Inggris memberikan ulasan positif, menunjukkan kepuasan dan manfaat dari produk tersebut. Perbedaan respon ini mungkin dipengaruhi oleh perbedaan budaya.Kata Kunci: Living Quran, Ruqyah, Tiktok
Digital-Based Religious Moderation: Analyszing Ustadz/Kyai’s Dakwah Content on Youtube
Authors: Shofiyuddin Haris , Alindah Lutfiyah , Juma’ Juma’
Published: January 2025

Abstract: YouTube serves as a media platform that offers not only knowledge and education but also a means for sharing religious content. However, not all religious content on YouTube conveys messages of religious moderation. There is a substantial amount of content that promotes rigidity and violence in understanding religion, potentially influencing individuals' religious attitudes. This study aims to explore religious moderation within the da'wah content of ustadz or kyai on Youtube. This qualitative research employs Van Dijk's discourse analysis approach. The study reveals that the da'wah content by Hanan Attaki, Adi Hidayat, Khalid Basamalah, and Gus Miftah predominantly incorporates pillars of thought by connecting the meanings of verses, hadiths, or historical contexts. The pillars of action are exemplified through acts of tolerance and wisdom in dealing with differences. The implementation of these pillars of religious moderation in their da'wah content is primarily confined to national commitment and the strengthening of tolerance.Keyword: moderation, Youtube, ustadz/kyai Abstrak: Youtube merupakan sebuah media platform yang tidak hanya menyuguhkan seputar pengetahuan atau pendidikan, tetapi juga sebagai sarana sharing agama. Namun, tentu tidak semua konten YouTube agama mengandung pesan-pesan moderasi beragama. Ada banyak konten YouTube yang justru menyuguhkan kekakuan dan kekerasan dalam memahami agama. Sehingga, akan berpengaruh terhadap sikap beragama seseorang. Dalam hal ini, penelitian ini berusaha memotret moderasi beragama dalam konten dakwah ustadz atau kyai di YouTube. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis wacana Van Dijk. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konten dakwah yang disampaikan oleh Hanan Attaki, Adi Hidayat Khalid Basamalah, dan Gus Miftah lebih banyak menerapkan pilar pemikiran, yaitu dengan mengkaitkan makna ayat, hadist, atau bahkan sejarah. Sedangkan pilar perbuatan lebih pada percontohan hablum minannas, baik bersikap toleransi maupun bijak dalam perbedaan. Adapun implementasi dari pilar-pilar moderasi agama dalam konten dakwah ini adalah pada batas komitmen bernegara dan penguatan toleransi semata.Kata Kunci: Moderasi, Youtube, ustadz/kiai
Patterns of Relations between Adolescents and Parents and Their Impact on Religious Moderation Attitudes (Case Studies in Bali and Madura)
Authors: Sahari Sahari , Gunawan Edi , Aisa Siti , Tohis Reza Adeputra
Published: January 2025

Abstract: This study aims to examine the patterns of relationships between adolescents and parents and their influence on the attitudes toward religious moderation among student adolescents in Bali's multicultural society and Santri adolescents in Madura's religious and homogeneous society. This research employs a quantitative research method with a survey approach. The results indicate that the relationship between parents and adolescent students in Bali and Madura shows a very good pattern, with an average score of 53.88. There are differences in the patterns of relationships between adolescents and parents in Madura and Bali. In Madura, the adolescent-parent relationship demonstrates authoritarian and democratic patterns, while in Bali, it shows permissive and neglectful patterns. The democratic relationship pattern has the highest average value compared to other relationship patterns. Overall, relationship patterns have a significant positive correlation with religious moderation among adolescents in Madura and Bali.Keywords: Relationship Patterns; Adolescents and Parents; Religious Moderation; Multicultural Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji pola relasi remaja dan orangtua serta pengaruhnya terhadap sikap moderasi beragama remaja pelajar pada masyarakat Bali yang multikultural dan remaja santri pada masyarakat Madura yang religius dan homogen. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survei. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa relasi antara orang tua dan remaja pelajar di Bali dan Madura memiliki pola yang sangat baik dengan skor rata-rata 53,88. Terdapat perbedaan pola relasi remaja dan orang tua pada masyarakat Madura dan Bali. Di Madura relasi remaja-orang tua menunjukkan pola otoriter dan demokratis, sedangkan di Bali menunjukan pola permisif dan abai. Pola relasi demokratis memiliki nilai rata-rata paling tinggi dari pola relasi yang lain. Secara keseluruhan pola relasi memiliki hubungan positif yang signifikan dengan moderasi beragama pada remaja di Madura dan Bali.Kata Kunci: Pola Relasi; Remaja dan Orang Tua; Moderasi Beragama; Multikultural
APPRECIATE BUT NOT ACKNOWLEDGE: (State Construction Towards Religion and Regulations with Discriminatory Nuances)
Authors: Indara Rona , Mantu Rahman
Published: January 2025

Abstract: The meaning and recognition of religions in Indonesia are closely related to politics. Political sentiment during the transition of power from the old order to the new order affects how the State interprets religion in the constitution. Especially during the New Order period, minority religions or beliefs received discriminatory treatment, this fact was evidenced by various regulations that were impartial and protected minority religions and until now these policies continue to be used. The state, in this case, the government is intensively campaigning for the idea and practice of diversity, tolerance, and religious moderation, along with which there are many cases of violence and discrimination based on religious backgrounds. Using a socio-juridical approach, the author then found many regulations related to religion and beliefs that are still discriminatory and do not protect all citizens of the nation, as mandated by the 1945 Constitution.Keywords: Religion, Regulation, Discrimination, Diversity, Government.Abstrak : Pemaknaan dan pengakuan Agama-agama di Indonesia sangat berkait erat dengan Politik. Sentimen politik saat peralihan kekuasaan dari orde lama ke orde baru berpengaruh terhadap bagaimana Negara memaknai Agama di dalam konstitusi. Terlebih di masa Orde baru agama atau kepercayaan minoritas mendapatkan perlakuan yang diskriminatif, fakta itu dibuktikan dengan berbagai macam regulasi yang tidak berpihak dan melindungi agama minoritas dan sampai sekarang kebijakan-kebijakan tersebut terus digunakan. Negara dalam hal ini pemerintah sedang gencar mengkampanyekan gagasan dan praktik kebhinekaan, toleransi, serta moderasi beragama, seiring dengan itu muncul banyak kasus kekerasan dan diskriminasi berlatar belakang agama. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan sosio-yuridis penulis kemudian menemukan  banyak regulasi-regulasi berkaitan dengan agama dan kepercayaan yang masih bernuansa diskriminatif dan tidak melindungi segenap warga bangsa, sebagaimana amanat UUD 1945.Kata Kunci: Agama, Regulasi, Diskriminatif, Kebhinekaan, Pemerintah.
Consumer Behavior of Muslim Minorities in Purchasing Halal Products: A Maslahah Perspective
Authors: Al Farisi Muhammad Salman , Mahadewi Erlina Puspitaloka , Khalid Nour , Ratnawati Aryanti , Erlangga Heri , Wahid Hariyaty Ab
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze whether the consumption of halal products has a different priority scale based on maslahah orientation. This study is qualitative. The study was located in one of the minority Muslim areas in Indonesia. In this study the object of the study was the minority Muslim community of Indonesia who are Muslim and have purchased halal products. The research data were obtained based on interviews with the minority Muslim communities in Indonesia, namely Denpasar and Gianyar in Bali Province and Kupang East Nusa Tenggara Province, who are Muslim and have purchased halal products. This study's results indicate that consumers' behavior toward halal products regarding maslahah is included in the maslahah tahsiniyah or tertiary needs, namely, needs to be needed by humans to make life more comfortable and beautiful. Maslahah tahsiniyah is a complementary or complementary maslahah in the form of breadth and propriety that can complement the previous maslahah or maslahah hajiyah. If this problem is not met, human life will be less beautiful, but it does not cause harm. This study proves that the motivational characteristics of minority Muslim consumers in consuming halal products that have a priority scale of maslahah are tahsiniyah to obtain maximum benefits from halal products that do not only focus on the aspect of beauty, but also pay attention to the aspects of halal, cleanliness, and environmental friendliness.
Post-Divorce Polygamy in Tana Toraja: The Intersection of Islamic Law and Local Culture
Authors: Saidah Saidah , Rukiah Rukiah , Sunuwati Sunuwati , Nasohah Zaini
Published: January 2025

The enforcement of women's rights concerning the restriction of polygamy during the iddah period following divorce is a significant problem in Islamic family law, especially within minority Muslim groups such as Tana Toraja. This paper examines a particular research gap: the inadequate comprehension of how local cultural practices affect the application of Islamic family law in minority settings. This study utilizes a legal methodology, integrating interviews with stakeholders from the local Religious Affairs Office and conducting document analysis of legal rulings, policies, and pertinent literature. The findings identify certain impediments, such as the impact of local cultural norms that frequently contradict Islamic legal principles and a lack of legal understanding within the community. The study proposes two principal recommendations to tackle these challenges: (1) improving legal education customized for the cultural context of minority Muslim communities, and (2) fortifying oversight mechanisms and law enforcement procedures via collaboration among local authorities, religious leaders, and community organizations.
The Interplay Between Religion, Traditional Beliefs, and Socio-Economic Development: Insights from Four Emerging Economies
Authors: Harakan Ahmad , Kinyondo Abel , Kepko Yao Moise , Kuzenbayev Nygmetzhan , Pelizzo Riccardo
Published: January 2025

This article explores the relationship between traditional beliefs, socio-economic development, and religion in four emerging economies: Benin, Indonesia, Tanzania, and Togo. The study addresses gaps in existing literature, which has not conclusively determined whether and to what extent socio-economic development reduces the prevalence of traditional beliefs. Additionally, the interplay between religion and traditional beliefs remains debated, with some studies suggesting coexistence while others highlight inherent conflicts. The findings reveal that the impact of socio-economic development on traditional beliefs varies significantly across different types of beliefs. From an Islamic law perspective, practices such as witchcraft and superstition are condemned as shirk (polytheism) for diverting reliance away from Allah. Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and principles like maqasid al-shariah (objectives of Sharia) provide frameworks to counter these practices by promoting rationality, education, and monotheism. In Indonesia, for instance, Islamic principles have allowed traditional healing practices to coexist with modernity within an ethical framework aligned with Sharia. Conversely, in regions with smaller Muslim populations, such as Benin and Togo, traditional beliefs remain widespread and are often intertwined with animism and other non-Islamic faiths. The study also finds that religious demography significantly influences the persistence of some traditional beliefs but not others. Finally, it highlights a strong correlation between the popularity of traditional beliefs and the prominence of traditional religions within societies.
Opportunities and Challenges in Developing Halal Food for Muslim Tourists in Tana Toraja: A Study on Sustainable Tourism
Authors: Madjid Sitti Saleha , Nurwahidin Pantja , Jan Radlyah Hasan , Yama Arifeen
Published: January 2025

This study aims to identify the opportunities and challenges in developing halal food offerings for Muslim tourists in Tana Toraja, Indonesia, an area predominantly inhabited by a non-Muslim population. The primary challenges identified include a limited supply of halal raw materials, the region's image as a halal tourism destination, and a lack of awareness regarding the importance of halal certification among the local community. This qualitative study employs a case study approach, utilizing data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation from key players in the halal culinary industry in Toraja. The data were analyzed using NVivo 12 Plus, with features such as Crosstab Query and Word Cloud for data presentation. The findings reveal significant opportunities in the halal food market, driven by growing demand from Muslim tourists, menu diversification, and advancements in technology and e-commerce, which facilitate the promotion of halal products. Despite the challenges, the development of halal food offerings in Toraja can contribute to sustainable tourism through increased public awareness and collaboration between the government and the business sector, alongside halal training and certification for industry players. This study provides recommendations for the strategic development of the halal food industry as a key component of halal tourism potential in Toraja.
Word class deficits in individuals with aphasia: A syntactic analysis at discourse and single word production in the Kannada language
Authors: Channabasave Gowda Yashaswini , Nagaraj Hema
Published: January 2025

Aphasia commonly leads to word retrieval issues, particularly with nouns and verbs. Traditional assessments often focus on single-word. This study uses qualitative and quantitative methods to assess word class deficits in Kannada-speaking Individuals with Aphasia (IWA) compared to Neurotypical Individuals (NTI) in single-word production and discourse production. Twenty IWAs (aged 20-50) and twenty age/gender-matched NTIs were recruited. Confrontation naming evaluated single-word production, while structured picture description (picnic scene) assessed discourse. Both tasks included a fixed set of nouns and verbs for comparison. The results were that IWAs performed poorer than NTIs in both tasks. Statistically significant noun and verb usage differences were observed between IWAs and NTIs in the picture description task (p<0.05). However, word class differences in the IWA group were insignificant across tasks. NTIs showed significant differences only in the picture description task. This study underscores word class deficits in aphasia, particularly at the discourse level. Discourse analysis is crucial for understanding language characteristics in aphasia and should be integrated into routine assessments.
ANALISIS KECEPATAN GELOMBANG GESER (Vs) MENGGUNAKAN MULTICHANNEL ANALYSIS OF SURFACE WAVE (MASW) DI KECAMATAN JAMBI LUAR KOTA
Authors: Musyarofah Leni Nurli , Resta Ichy Lucya , MZ Nasri
Published: January 2025

Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota merupakan salah satu kecamatan dengan tingkat kepadatan masyarakat dan pembangunan yang terus meningkat yang dapat dilihat selama 10 tahun terakhir (2010-2020) yaitu 39 jiwa per-Km2. Pembuatan peta kelas tanah perlu dilakukan sebagai bahan pertimbangan pembangunan infrastruktur dengan memperhatikan aturan pembangunan yang sesuai dengan SNI 1726-2012.  Penelitian menggunakan metode Multichannel Analysis Of Surface Wave (MASW) yang mengukur variasi kecepatan gelombang permukaan sebagai sinyal utamanya dengan jumlah lintasan sebanyak 21 (L01-L21).  Nilai rata-rata kecepatan gelombang geser dikedalaman 30 m pengukuran MASW berkisar 153.24 m/s – 420.86 m/s yang terdiri dari kelas tanah SC, kelas tanah SD dan kelas tanah SE. Kelas tanah SC dengan nilai Vs30 sebesar 358.88 m/s 420.86m/s terdapat di 3 lokasi penelitian yaitu L01, L03 dan L04. Sedangkan kelas tanah SD tersebar merata di Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota. Untuk kelas tanah SE terdapat di L13 dan L07 dengan nilai Vs30 sebesar 153.24 m/s yang dalam hal ini didukung oleh data geoteknik berupa kadar air (w) (43.03%), indeks plastisitas (PI) (23.26) dan uji kuat geser sebesar 17.652 kPa. Apabila dilihat dari nilai Vs30 yang rendah, maka daerah ini merupakan daerah yang berpotensi untuk mendapatkan guncangan yang relatif lebih besar ketika terjadi pergerakan tanah.
A Comprehensive and Systematic Review of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) Methods to Solve Decision-Making Problems: Two Decades from 2004 to 2024
Authors:   P.G Department of Commerce, Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya, Gaya, Bihar, India, Kumar Rahul , Pamucar Dragan ,   Department of Operations Research and Statistics, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: January 2025

Decision-making in complex, multifaceted scenarios has become increasingly critical across diverse sectors, necessitating robust frameworks like Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM). Over the past two decades (2004–2024), MCDM has transformed from foundational methods like AHP and TOPSIS into dynamic hybrid models integrating artificial intelligence, fuzzy logic, and machine learning. Despite significant strides, the field faces challenges in addressing geographic disparities, underexplored domains and adapting to emerging global needs. This study provides a comprehensive review of MCDM's evolution, consolidating insights from 3,655 peer-reviewed articles sourced through Dimensions.ai and analyzed using bibliometric tools like VOSviewer. The research identifies publication trends, leading contributors, thematic clusters, and collaborative networks while pinpointing gaps and opportunities for future exploration. These Key findings highlight exponential growth in MCDM applications, particularly in sustainable energy, urban planning, and healthcare optimization. These advancements align with global priorities, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as clean energy, climate action, and sustainable cities. However, critical gaps remain in addressing issues like poverty alleviation, gender equity, and biodiversity conservation, emphasizing the need for broader interdisciplinary applications. This review concludes that MCDM's potential lies in embracing inclusivity, advancing into emerging technologies like blockchain and the metaverse, and fostering collaboration across underrepresented regions and domains. By harnessing real-time data, immersive simulations, and secure decision-making platforms, MCDM can redefine how global challenges are addressed.
A Review of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Applications to Solve Energy Management Problems From 2010-2025: Current State and Future Research
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang (BPUT), Odisha, India, Sahoo Sushil Kumar , Pamucar Dragan ,   1) Department of Applied Mathematical Science, College of Science and Technology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea; 2) Department of Industrial Engineering & Management, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan; 3) Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary, Goswami Shankha Shubhra ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Abacus Institute of Engineering and Management, Hooghly, West Bengal, India
Published: January 2025

Energy management is a critical challenge in the global effort to achieve sustainability, improve efficiency, and balance economic and environmental priorities. Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) techniques have emerged as powerful tools to address complex and competing criteria in energy systems. This paper reviews the current state of MCDM applications in energy management, focusing on renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, grid management, and policy planning from 2010-2025 using bibliometric analysis. It identifies popular methods such as AHP, TOPSIS, and hybrid models, highlighting their strengths and limitations. The analysis reveals trends, gaps, and challenges, such as handling uncertainty, integrating real-time data, and adapting to dynamic energy environments. Future research directions emphasize leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT to enhance MCDM models and expanding their application to emerging areas like microgrids and sustainable urban systems. This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the field and outlines a roadmap for advancing MCDM applications in solving energy management problems.
Deciphering Ransomware Through Contextual Anomaly Signatures: A Novel Approach
Authors: Shim Simon , Olivieri Gabriel , Petrovich Cecilia , Rutherford Alexander , Thornthwaite Tallulah
Published: January 2025

Cybersecurity challenges continue to escalate with the rise of sophisticated threats that exploit vulnerabilities in digital infrastructures. A novel detection framework has been introduced, leveraging Contextual Anomaly Signatures to address the limitations of traditional methods in identifying malicious activities. Through a combination of advanced anomaly detection algorithms and context-aware modeling, the proposed methodology enhances precision while minimizing false positives. The integration of dynamic feature extraction and entropy-based metrics enables robust detection of obfuscated ransomware variants across diverse environments. Experimental results demonstrate consistent performance across high-concurrency scenarios, maintaining low detection latency and efficient resource utilization. Comparative analysis highlights the superiority of the framework over existing approaches, achieving significant improvements in accuracy and adaptability. Behavioral clustering of ransomware families reveals distinctive activity patterns, further supporting the detection framework’s capabilities. The ability to scale across heterogeneous systems and respond effectively to varying encryption depths demonstrates its applicability in real-world conditions. Data augmentation techniques and adaptive learning processes contribute to the model’s robustness, ensuring resilience against emerging threats. Insights into regional variations in ransomware behaviors emphasize the necessity for localized adaptations within global cybersecurity strategies. The comprehensive evaluation affirms the potential of this framework to strengthen the security of critical infrastructures and digital ecosystems. The findings underline the importance of continuous innovation in addressing the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats.
Working memory capacity predicts sensitivity to prosodic structure
Authors: van der Burght Constantijn L , meyer antje
Published: January 2025

Listeners vary in the perception and interpretation of speech prosody (the variations inintonation, loudness, and rhythm of spoken language). The source of this variability isunknown. We investigated whether the ability to recognise and classify prosodic structure isrelated to working memory (WM) capacity. This hypothesis stems from the tight connectionbetween prosodic and syntactic (grammatical) structure, while processing syntax is knownto relate to WN capacity. Healthy adult speakers of Dutch judged prosodic structures in agating paradigm. The phrases contained early and late intonational cues that signalledwhether the phrases contained an internal grouping or not. Listeners also took part in WM(digit span) and processing speed (letter comparison) tasks. There was an interactionbetween performance in the prosody judgement and WM tasks: high-WM listeners werebetter at classifying prosodic structure and required less prosodic information to detect thecorrect structure. There was no interaction between prosody processing and processingspeed, suggesting that the interaction between prosodic judgement and WM capacity wasnot due to motivational or attentional differences. The results demonstrate a closerelationship between prosody processing and WM abilities, implying that WM is animportant component of prosody processing.
Symbiosis of Gothic and Narrative: A Comparative Study of Lovecraft and Hedayat
Authors: Madandar Arani Sara
Published: January 2025

As contemporaneous writers, Howard Phillips Lovecraft and Sadegh Hedayat’s Gothic fiction has been concerned with a dramatization of the hidden fears of characters; however, their narratives go beyond a mere representation of human woes. This study explores how both authors write about minds polluted by fear, anxiety, and return of the repressed, and simultaneously reflect these afflictions in their narrative structures. Edgar Allan Poe’s Gothic tradition influenced both authors, despite their distinct cultural and geographical contexts, revealing that while Lovecraft’s Gothic leans toward cosmic horror and Hedayat’s toward realism, both are unified by a humanistic core and a profound engagement with the uncanny. In both authors’ works, upon the resurgence of the Freudian uncanny in the narrated world a concomitant shockwave is sent back onto the narrative plane, representing the depicted psychological fragmentation of the characters. This article examines how their narratives act as a symbiotic extension of the Gothic worlds they create, demonstrating how the experience of the uncanny disrupts the narrative structure, influencing both its temporality and emplotment. Through their shared narrative strategies as well as their stylistic divergences the Gothic emerges as a medium capable of transcending cultural boundaries and addressing modern anxieties.
Pleistocene pedogenic carbonates from alluvial paleosols in eastern Sudan reveal a semi-arid and seasonal climate, similar to today
Authors: MOHAMMEDNOOR MOSAB , Bibi Faysal , Struck Ulrich , Eisawi Ali , Bussert Robert
Published: January 2025

Pedogenic carbonates can provide important information regarding paleoclimatic conditions. Compared with East Africa, Pleistocene pedogenic carbonates in Sudan, particularly calcretes, have received very little attention, particularly with regard to local paleoclimatic reconstructions. Pleistocene alluvial sediments aged from ~230 to <17 ka were deposited along the middle Atbara River in eastern Sudan. Intercalated in these alluvial deposits are paleosols in which different types of pedogenic carbonates occur. Petrographic, mineralogical and isotopic analyses were performed to reconstruct the regional paleoenvironmental conditions. The investigated pedogenic carbonates are appropriate for paleoclimatic reconstruction because they are free of inherited carbonate and diagenetic modification. The paleosols identified in a previous study as Aridisols/Calcisols contain calcrete horizons that consist of an orthic nodular horizon, sometimes overlain by a laminar horizon. Paleosols identified as Vertisols contain slickensides, and disorthic and septaric nodules. The paleosols show stable carbon and oxygen isotope values ranging between -9.12 and -5.12 ‰, and between -7.25 and -4.09 ‰, respectively. Supporting the previous study, the inferred climatic conditions were arid to semi‐arid, with a mixture of C3 and C4 vegetation cover, and paleoprecipitation greater than 350 mm/yr, similar to that of the present-day, with likely higher rainfall during the formation of Vertisols than Aridisols/Calcisols. The thickness and morphology of Pleistocene calcretes in eastern Sudan are similar to those in East Africa, suggesting similar climatic conditions during their formation. Well-and weakly-developed calcretes in Aridisols formed in distal and proximal floodplains, respectively, whereas well-developed vertic horizon in Vertisols formed in distal floodplains.
Epistemic biases in human reinforcement learning: behavioral evidence, computational characterization, normative status and possible applications
Authors: Palminteri Stefano
Published: January 2025

The reinforcement learning framework provides a computational and behavioral foundation for understanding how agents learn to maximize rewards and minimize punishments through interaction with their environment. This framework has been widely applied across disciplines, including artificial intelligence, animal psychology, and economics. Over the last decade, a growing body of research has shown that human reinforcement learning often deviates from normative, objective standards, exhibiting systematic biases. The aim of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework and taxonomy for evaluating computational biases within reinforcement learning. We specifically propose a distinction between praxic biases, characterized by a mismatch between internal representations and selected actions, and epistemic biases, characterized by a mismatch between past experiences and internal representations. Building on this foundation, we characterize two primary types of epistemic biases at the computational level: relative valuation and biased update. We describe their behavioral signatures, discuss their potential adaptive roles, and explore their implications for applied research. Finally, we speculate on how these findings may shape future developments in both theoretical and applied domains. Notably, despite being widely used in clinical and educational settings, reinforcement-based interventions have been comparatively neglected in the domains of public policy and decision-making, particularly when compared to more popular approaches such as nudges and boosts.
Interplay of episodic and semantic memory arises from adaptive compression
Authors: Nagy David G. , Orban Gergo , Wu Charley M
Published: January 2025

Sensory experiences are encoded as memories — not as verbatim copies, but through interpretation and transformation. Rate Distortion Theory (RDT) frames this process as lossy compression, aligning with numerous experimental findings. Despite its successes, RDT has a glaring problem: it assumes environmental regularities are known and unchanging, dismissing surprising experiences as noise. However, the brain's model of environmental regularities (semantic memory) is continually learned and refined, with surprising events playing a pivotal role. In this Perspective, we highlight the relevance of this challenge for structure learning and argue that adaptively learned compression fosters characteristic curriculum sensitivity, which has been a recent focus of learning research. We suggest this process provides novel insights into the role of episodic memory in preserving experiences in a relatively raw format for later interpretation. Our Perspective offers a normative framework for the interplay between semantic and episodic memory, encompassing memory distortions, curriculum effects, and prioritised replay.
Unraveling Gender Disparities in Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge: A Large-Scale Meta-Analytic Review
Authors: Campos Diego Gonzalez , Scherer Ronny , Fütterer Tim , Siddiq Fazilat
Published: January 2025

This large-scale meta-analytic review investigates gender disparities in pre- and in-service K-12 teachers’ Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) self-efficacy and performance. Synthesizing 915 effect sizes from 102 primary studies and 420 teacher samples (N = 681,745 teachers) in 70 countries via multilevel meta-analyses, we found small but significant gender differences favoring male teachers in TPACK self-efficacy (d ̅ = -0.17), particularly in technological knowledge (d ̅ = -0.31) and technological pedagogical knowledge (d ̅ = -0.14). However, no significant gender disparities were observed in TPACK performance (d ̅ = -0.08). Our findings revealed considerable heterogeneity in these effects across samples, studies, countries, measures, and over time, which could be partly explained by factors such as educational level, country-level gender inequality, and economic development. These results challenge the assumption of male teachers’ advantage in all aspects of technology-related teaching competencies. Our meta-analytic review further implies that gender disparities in TPACK are not fully generalizable and stable across contexts or over time.
A Study on QTc Prolongation as An Indicator of Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy in Diabetic Patients at Bir Hospital, Nepal
Authors: Yadav Shree  Narayan Yadav , Mani Prasad Gautam  , Adhikari Pushpa , Koirala Sunil Ram , Yadav Duryodhan
Published: January 2025

Background: Diabetes mellitus frequently leads to cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN), a complication that disrupts heart rate control and vascular function, increasing the risk of silent myocardial ischemia and sudden cardiac death. Prolonged QTc interval on ECG has emerged as a reliable marker for detecting CAN.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 diabetic patients at NAMS, Bir Hospital, Nepal, from September 2021 to June 2022. Data on QTc intervals and other clinical parameters were analyzed using STATA 13.0 software.
Results: Among the 100 patients, 60% were diagnosed with CAN. Of these, 20% had severe CAN and 40% had early-stage CAN. Patients with severe CAN had a longer duration of diabetes and higher blood sugar levels compared to those without CAN. QTc interval was significantly prolonged in 58% of patients with CAN, indicating a strong correlation between QTc prolongation and CAN severity.
Conclusion: QTc interval prolongation is closely associated with the severity of CAN, making it a practical and efficient tool for early detection in diabetic patients. Recognizing prolonged QTc can help identify patients at higher risk of sudden cardiac death, emphasizing the need for further large-scale studies.
Discrete Electronic Load Controller for minimizing Total Harmonic Distortion in Micro Hydro Power Plants
Authors: Poudel Bishal , Bimal Poudel  , Suraj Shrestha  , Sandip Dhami  , Hari Sharan Dangi
Published: January 2025

Micro hydropower systems have emerged as crucial contributors to sustainable energy in remote areas, bringing forth the need for meticulous integration into power grids. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) stands as a pivotal metric, with elevated levels leading to inefficiencies, equipment degradation, and operational challenges. This abstract presents an innovative approach to tackle this issue by employing a Discrete Electronic Load Controller (DELC) within the realm of multiple Micro hydro power Plants (MHPP). In pursuit of optimizing power quality and operational efficiency, the primary objective of this research is to develop and implement an advanced control strategy utilizing DELC to minimize THD in systems with multiple MHPPs. The comprehensive methodology encompasses an exhaustive literature review, system characterization, DELC design, simulation and modeling in MATLAB, and optional hardware implementation, thus, the obtained performance evaluation involves a thorough comparison between the proposed DELC and conventional control strategies and the simulation results showcase the remarkable reduction in THD achieved by the DELC, validating its efficacy over traditional control methods. An iterative process optimizes Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) parameters, ensuring minimal THD while maintaining system stability. Robustness testing involves scenarios with various faults and load variations, affirming the robustness of the proposed DELC strategy. This research contributes significantly to sustainable energy endeavors by demonstrating the effectiveness of DELC for THD minimization in multiple MHPPs. Beyond enhancing power quality, the optimized control strategy fortifies system stability, positioning micro hydropower as a reliable energy source for seamless integration into broader power grids. Looking ahead, future investigations could delve into the scalability and adaptability of the proposed DELC strategy for diverse micro hydropower configurations and network conditions. Additionally, assessing the economic feasibility and long-term performance of DELC-controlled MHPP systems will be instrumental for comprehensive insights into sustainable energy solutions. This research provides valuable guidance for the ongoing evolution of microhydropower systems in the quest for sustainable and efficient energy sources.
Structural performance optimization of Reinforced concrete buildings with rooftop Telecommunication towers: A location-based analysis
Authors: Ojha Bimal , Sabin Khatri  , Prabin Pokharel  , Rasique Jirel  , Binay Jamarkattel  , Abhinesh Khatri
Published: January 2025

This study evaluates the structural response of an RCC building in Parbat, Nepal, with a rooftop telecommunication tower positioned at various locations. In our case, a telecommunication tower is already located at a certain position in the building, and we are trying to evaluate the optimal position of telecommunication tower. The site lies in seismic Zone V as per IS 1893:2016 (Part 1), indicating very high seismic activity, and is subject to significant wind loads. This study examines the structural response of an RCC building with a rooftop telecommunication tower, using ETABS 18.1.1 and adhering to IS 1893:2016 (Part 1) seismic design standards. The analysis focuses on the impact of tower placement on critical structuralparameters, such as base shear, nodal displacement, axial and shear forces, and bending and torsional moments. Through five tower placement scenarios, the study highlights significant findings: a 2.37% increase in base shear, up to 9.86% variation in axial forces, and a maximum 26.60% change in shear forces. By isolating tower location as a variable, this research provides detailed insights into how tower positioning affects building performance. A finite element analysis approach is used, ensuring accuracy by explicitly modeling RCC-steel tower interactions and bolted connection of telecommunication tower and RCC structure.
Impact of Remittance on Economic Activities in Yangwarak Rural Municipality, Panchthar
Authors: Subedi Bal Kumari
Published: January 2025

The study aims to explore the impact of remittance on economic activities of the households in Yangwarak Rural Municipality of Panchthar District. In the study area, remittance is a main source of income. For this purpose, 60 immigrant households were selected as sample in Phalaicha. The required data and information were collected from field survey with the help of structured questionnaire through direct interview schedule of sampled households. Descriptive statistics is carried out to analyse the collected data and information. The study found that there is an improvement in the economic status of migrant households, involvement of households in community development activities, and participation in social organization. It is concluded that it has brought a qualitative change in socio-economic status of members of households in foreign employment. The economic status of the sampled households is better than that of before receiving remittance. There are positively changes in the overall economic status of the migrant households.
Saving Behavior of the Workers in Ilam Tea-Estate, Ilam Municipality
Authors: Basnet Samjhana
Published: January 2025

The issue selected for research is found very interesting and essential for future perspective of the workers of the Tea estate of Ilam. Saving is important for accumulation of capital required to generate future income, enable future consumption and to provide mechanism for managing risks. Saving has positive impact on the economy because funds that are placed in financial assets are their channeled through financial intermediaries to fund investments by firms. High saving leads the accumulation of wealth that allows individuals to improve their living standard. This study focuses on saving behavior of permanent workers of Ilam Tea-estate. The general objectives of the study is find out the present income situation of the workers of Tea-estate and the specific objectives is to analyze saving behavior of their income. Specially, primary data are used in this study. To collect primary data, the researcher used field survey, observation and direct interview method with 15 permanent workers in the Tea-estate. According to the collected data, information's and direct interview, two variables, financial literacy and self-control have the strong significant on the saving behavior of the workers.
Sistem Informasi Medical Check Up Berbasis Web Pada Laboratorium Klinik Patra Medica Cilacap
Authors: Saifudin Saifudin , Sunanto Sunanto , Imam Fadlilah Nuzul , Dhian Pratiwi Novita
Published: January 2025

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