bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COUNTRY-BY-COUNTRY REPORTING OF LEADING EU-UKRAINE FORESTRY COMPANIES: ENVIRONMENTAL CAPITAL DISCLOSURE COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: Oleksich Zhanna , Fominov Roman
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the activities of forestry companies in both the European Union countries and Ukraine through an examination of their non-financial reports. By scrutinizing these reports, the study seeks to unveil aspects of social responsibility and assess the degree of implementation and achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. Special attention is given to the disclosure of ecological information by forestry enterprises, aimed at identifying potential risks and enhancing investor and consumer trust. The article underscores the significance of ecological responsibility within the strategies and operations of these companies. It highlights the sustainability report as a pivotal tool for modern forestry firms, fostering improved management practices, collaboration, and development based on sustainability principles. The push for non-financial information disclosure, driven by EU Directives, incentivizes enterprises to refine their strategies, incorporating ecological and social considerations and fostering responsible conduct towards stakeholders. The authors conduct an in-depth analysis of transparency levels, ecological responsibility, and the extent to which ecological aspects are integrated into the operations of forestry enterprises. Companies that effectively implement and expand non-financial reporting in the forestry and wood processing sectors are better positioned to attract investments from funds and consumers prioritizing sustainability and ethics. Consequently, this fosters a positive public perception and enhances competitiveness. The relevance of this research lies in its contribution to environmental preservation and the establishment of a sustainable economy. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights into environmental management practices and guide efforts towards enhancing ecological sustainability in forestry.
ECONOMIC WELFARE AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE POPULATION OF UKRAINE IN THE POSTWAR YEARS
Authors: Riabinina Natalia
Published: February 2025

In difficult times of the country, the state is trying to fulfill its socio-economic obligations to society. A significant burden on the implementation of the budget policy is borne by the economic and financial sector of business in cooperation with the authorities. The implementation of the priority goals of sustainable development, which envisages improving the standard of living of the population and overcoming poverty, is also manifested in the economic burden and moral and ethical norms of each person. The analysis of economic well-being and social well-being in a single concept of social capital highlights the main directions of the state’s work, which are manifested not only in social assistance and targeted support, but also in the desire of every Ukrainian for self-realization and initiative. The chain of interaction "state-business-society", based on respect and trust, is the main driver of development, innovative progress in the reconstruction of the post-war country. The chain of interaction "state-business-society", based on respect and trust, is the main driver of development, innovative progress and recovery of post-war countries. Ukrainian society needs attention and assistance in a difficult time for the country: raising the subsistence minimum and minimum wage, regulating pricing policy and food security, reducing unemployment and migration, strengthening the areas of education and healthcare reform, etc. The article highlights the understanding and division of socio-economic development in two directions, which is based on economic welfare (objective economic welfare, subjective economic welfare and contrived economic welfare) and social well-being (social well-being of society and social well-being of the individual), proposes a definition and analysis of the qualification features of these concepts. Objective economic welfare is the main component of economic welfare, which is responsible for the level of availability of priority goods and services for the population, and state assistance in this direction is extremely necessary. The effectiveness of state institutions in terms of forecasts and specific assistance and developments of low-income segments of the population is evaluated. Statistical and comparative analysis of the dynamics of consumer prices during the war gives hope for the stabilization of pricing policy and food security. The food market is a rigid project of the real path of socio-economic development of the state, which, on the basis of purchasing power, reflects the capabilities of the population, the level of satisfaction of the necessary needs.
NON-FINANCIAL REPORTING IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION: TRANSFORMATION, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Authors: Nesterenko Oksana , Kyzym Alina
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this article is to identify the key areas for further improvement of the organizational, methodological and regulatory support for the preparation and submission of non-financial reporting by Ukrainian enterprises in the context of European integration. To achieve this goal, the study provides for the solution of the following tasks: research and characterization of the methods of preparation of non-financial reporting; development of an algorithm for preparation, formation and disclosure of integrated reporting; identification of the main problems and challenges arising in the preparation of reporting in accordance with international standards and recommen­dations for their leveling. It is substantiated that users of accounting and reporting information today are interested not only in financial performance indicators of enterprises, but also in sustain­able development as an integral part of business, which is measured mainly by non-financial indi­cators, which is ensured by the formation of integrated reporting. The paper proves that the intro­duction of integrated reporting in Ukraine is an essential proof of the country’s integration into the global and European society, since joining the European Union not only requires fulfillment of a number of certain criteria, but also obliges the candidate country to achieve and maintain a certain level of economic, social and environmental well-being. The author develops an algorithm for prep­aration, formation and disclosure of integrated reporting, at each stage of which the main functions and tasks to be solved by the management apparatus are indicated. The features of the formation of integrated reporting according to the international standards of the Global Reporting Initiative and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board are disclosed. The characteristics of a sociolog­ical survey on the prevalence of the use of reporting standards among leading companies are pre­sented. The mechanism of joint use of GRI and SASB standards in the formation of sustainability reports is substantiated, which will allow obtaining a comprehensive characterization of corporate activities, which will disclose information on the achievement of sustainable development goals and organized financial information. Prospects for further research in the subject matter of this article are related to the development of a mechanism for improving the quality and international compa­rability of non-financial reporting to assess the contribution of the corporate sector to the achieve­ment of sustainable development goals.
PARAMETRIC STUDY OF WARREN STEEL TRUSS BRIDGE USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
Authors: Astuti Yana , Priyosulistyo Henricus , Triwiyono Andreas , Aminullah Akhmad
Published: February 2025

Abstract
 
Steel truss bridges are a popular type of amongst several other standard bridges in Indonesia due to their lightweight yet robust and strong structure. In this study Artificial Neural Networks is used to optimize the dimensions of the steel truss bridge. The Artificial Neural Network method was chosen as it can handle complex and nonlinear problems, as well as its potential to generate accurate prediction models. Data of 319 existing constructed steel truss bridges in Indonesia were used to train the Artificial Neural Network model. The results show that the Artificial Neural Network model can predict the stress ratio of the structural elements of steel truss bridges with high accuracy (R2 > 0.99). The trained ANN model was then used to optimize the dimensions of the steel truss bridges with spans range from 40 meters to 60 meters with interval of 5 meters. The optimization results showed a 5.60% weight reduction compared to previous research results and a 20% less compared to the average weight of the existing bridge. This study contributes to improving the efficiency of development steel truss bridge in Indonesia.
 
Keywords: truss bridge; optimization; Artificial Neural Network; design efficiency
 
 
Abstrak
 
Jembatan rangka baja merupakan jenis jembatan standar yang populer di Indonesia karena struktur yang ringan namun kuat dan kokoh. Pada penelitian ini, Artificial Neural Network digunakan untuk mengoptimalkan dimensi jembatan rangka baja. Metode ini dipilih karena kemampuannya menangani masalah kompleks dan nonlinier, serta potensinya untuk menghasilkan model prediksi yang akurat. Data 319 jembatan rangka baja yang ada di Indonesia digunakan untuk melatih model Artificial Neural Network. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa model Artificial Neural Network dapat memprediksi rasio tegangan pada elemen struktural jembatan rangka baja dengan akurasi yang tinggi. Model Artificial Neural Network yang terlatih kemudian digunakan untuk mengoptimalkan dimensi jembatan rangka baja dengan rentang bentang 40 meter hingga 60 meter dengan interval 5 meter. Hasil optimasi menunjukkan efisiensi berat sebesar 5,60% dibandingkan dengan penelitian sebelumnya dan 20% lebih efisien dibandingkan dengan jembatan yang sudah ada. Penelitian ini berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan efisiensi pengembangan jembatan rangka baja di Indonesia.
 
Kata-kata kunci: jembatan rangka baja; optimasi; Artificial Neural Network; efisiensi desain
PELUANG PENGGUNAAN KONSTRUKSI BAJA UNTUK JEMBATAN BENTANG PANJANG DAN TEROWONGAN BAWAH LAUT
Authors: Muchlis Basuki
Published: February 2025

Abstract
 
Steel material has an important role in the development of construction technology. High tensile strength, durable, and lighter than concrete, makes steel structures widely used in the construction of transportation infrastructure, especially for long-span bridges and underwater tunnels. In this study, the opportunities for using steel construction for use in the construction of long-span bridges, namely cable stayed bridges or cable suspension bridges, and in underwater tunnels are examined. This study shows that the choice of long-span bridge type or technology is largely determined by local conditions and the planned bridge span length. The use of steel tubes for underwater tunnel construction can be an alternative for use in the construction of underwater tunnels to be built in the new capital city of Indonesia.
 
Keywords: steel; long span bridges; cable stayed bridge; cable suspension bridge; underwater tunnel
 
 
Abstrak
 
Material baja memiliki peran penting dalam pengembangan teknologi konstruksi. Kuat tarik tinggi, tahan lama, dan lebih ringan dibandingkan dengan beton, membuat struktur baja digunakan secara luas dalam pembangunan infrastruktur transportasi, khususnya untuk jembatan bentang panjang dan terowongan bawah laut. Pada studi ini dikaji peluang penggunaan konstruksi baja untuk digunakan pada konstruksi jembatan bentang panjang, yaitu jembatan pancang atau jembatan gantung, dan pada terowongan bawah laut. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa pemilihan tipe atau teknologi jembatan bentang panjang sangat ditentukan oleh kondisi setempat dan panjang bentang jembatan yang direncanakan. Penggunaan tabung baja untuk konstruksi terowongan bawah laut dapat menjadi salah satu alternatif untuk digunakan dalam pembangunan terowongan bawah laut yang akan dibangun di Ibu Kota Nusantara.
 
Kata-kata kunci: baja; jembatan bentang panjang; jembatan pancang; jembatan gantung; saluran bawah laut
PEMODELAN TRANSPORTASI MAKRO PADA RENCANA PENGEMBANGAN JARINGAN JALAN DI PROVINSI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Wasanta Tilaka , Nainggolan Fransiskus Ferdinand , Hadi Prayoga Luthfil , Santosa Wimpy
Published: February 2025

Abstract
 
Along with economic growth, the mobility of transportation of people and goods to various regions has also increased. This is where the transportation sector plays a very important role to smooth the wheels of the economy and serve the need for transportation services for people and goods within cities, between cities, and throughout the country. Therefore, a macrosimulation transportation model is needed in order to have a well-connected road network system throughout the region. The study approach is based on road performance analysis using the PKJI 2023 method and macro modeling using the four-stage modeling method. By adding road network plans from Tatrawil, RUJJN, and RTRW documents to the do-something scenario, the road network of west java province has better performance. This shows that the road network plan developed in the previous documents can overcome future traffic problems. This is indicated by more road sections performing well in 2040 and 2045 compared to the do-nothing scenario.
 
Keywords: road performance; modeling; road network; traffic
 
 
Abstrak
 
Seiring dengan pertumbuhan perekonomian, mobilitas angkutan orang dan barang ke berbagai wilayah juga turut meningkat. Di sinilah sektor transportasi memegang peranan yang sangat penting untuk memperlancar roda perekonomian dan melayani kebutuhan akan jasa angkutan orang dan barang di dalam kota, antarkota, dan keseluruh pelosok tanah air. Oleh karena itu diperlukan pemodelan transportasi makro dalam rencana pengembangan jaringan jalan yang terkoneksi dengan baik ke seluruh wilayah. Pendekatan kajian didasari oleh analisis kinerja jalan dengan metode PKJI 2023 dan pemodelan makro dengan metode pemodelan empat tahap. Dengan menambahkan rencana jaringan jalan dari dokumen Tatrawil, RUJJN, dan RTRW pada skenario do something menyebabkan jaringan jalan Provinsi Jawa Barat memiliki kinerja yang lebih baik. Ini menunjukkan bahwa rencana jaringan jalan yang sudah disusun pada dokumen terdahulu dapat mengatasi masalah lalu lintas di masa mendatang. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan lebih banyaknya ruas jalan berkinerja baik di tahun 2040 dan 2045 dibandingkan dengan skenario do nothing.
 
Kata-kata kunci: kinerja jalan; pemodelan transportasi; jaringan jalan; lalu lintas
PERAN MASYARAKAT DALAM PERENCANAAN DAN PELAKSANAAN PEMELIHARAAN JALAN
Authors: Sekaryadi Yudi
Published: February 2025

Abstract
 
This study was conducted in Sidamulya Village, Jalaksana District, Kuningan Regency, in West Java Province. Sidamulya village is traversed by the Cirebon–Kuningan provincial road which is in good and moderate condition, the Jalaksana–Simpang Pejambon district road which is in moderate condition and slightly damaged, and several village roads are in moderate condition, lightly damaged, and heavily damaged. The road maintenance program in the Sidamulya Village environment is implemented based on the results of road condition surveys. Maintenance of the Cirebon-Kuningan Road Section is proposed using a routine maintenance program, while maintenance of the Jalaksana-Simpang Pejambon Road Section is proposed using a periodic maintenance program. Meanwhile, maintenance of village roads is proposed with a periodic maintenance and rehabilitation program. Implementation of road maintenance can be carried out by including village community participation through the Type IV self-management method, where planning is carried out by the government or community, while implementation and supervision are carried out by the community. The types of work that can be done by village communities are simple jobs and do not require high-tech equipment.
 
Keywords: road conditions; community participation; road maintenance; road planning; self-management
 
 
Abstrak
 
Studi ini dilakukan di Desa Sidamulya, Kecamatan Jalaksana, Kabupaten Kuningan, di Provinsi Jawa Barat. Desa Sidamulya dilewati oleh jalan provinsi Cirebon–Kuningan yang berkondisi baik dan sedang, jalan kabupaten Jalaksana–Simpang Pejambon yang berkondisi sedang dan rusak ringan, dan beberapa jalan desa berkondisi sedang, rusak ringan, dan rusak berat. Program pemeliharaan jalan di lingkungan Desa Sidamulya dilaksanakan berdasarkan hasil survei kondisi jalan. Pemeliharaan ruas jalan Cirebon–Kuningan diusulkan menggunakan program pemeliharaan rutin, sedangkan pemeliharaan ruas jalan Jalaksana– Simpang Pejambon diusulkan dengan program pemeliharaan berkala. Sementara itu, pemeliharaan jalan desa diusulkan dengan program pemeliharaan berkala dan rehabilitasi. Pelaksanaan pemeliharaan jalan dapat dilakukan dengan me-nyertakan partisipasi masyarakat desa melalui metode swakelola Tipe IV, yang mana perencanaan dilakukan oleh pemerintah atau masyarakat, sedangkan pelaksanaan dan pengawasan dilakukan oleh masyarakat. Jenis pekerjaan yang dapat dilakukan oleh masyarakat desa adalah pekerjaan yang sederhana dan tidak memerlukan peralatan berteknologi tinggi.
 
Kata-kata kunci: kondisi jalan; partisipasi masyarakat; pemeliharaan jalan; perencanaan jalan; swakelola
Design and simulation of antenna for foliage penetration application
Authors: Shakti Singh Parmar , Menghal P. M.
Published: February 2025

The foliage penetration radar system operates in the VHF/UHF range of the electromagnetic spectrum, allowing for greater radio frequency penetration compared to microwave frequencies while providing improved range and significant cross-range resolution. The multi-static ground-based foliage penetration radar comprises a transmitting and a receiving antenna. The unidirectional radiating transmitting antenna utilizes a VHF wideband transmitting signal, achieving fine localization accuracy over a larger coverage area while effectively penetrating foliage. However, achieving significant antenna gain or directivity while maintaining an acceptable size at VHF/UHF frequencies presents challenges. This paper focuses on the design and simulation of an antenna tailored for foliage penetration applications, emphasizing the balance between size and directivity.
Dual frequency circular shaped two port MIMO antenna
Authors: Sukla Basu
Published: February 2025

A small-sized, circular-shaped Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna is investigated in this study. This antenna is suitable for wireless applications at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The MIMO antenna comprises two identical, back-to-back slotted circular patch antennas with a common ground plane. The radiation direction of each antenna is oriented at 180° relative to its counterpart, providing good isolation between them. The novelty of this two-port MIMO antenna lies in its compact size of only 0.001λ0³ (where λ0 corresponds to the free space wavelength at 2.4 GHz) along with its dual-band operating capability. Important parameter values of this MIMO antenna are analyzed using electromagnetic analysis software. Directivity values of 5.5 dBi (at 2.4 GHz) and 6.7 dBi (at 5 GHz), as well as reasonable bandwidths of 50 MHz (at 2.4 GHz) and 160 MHz (at 5 GHz), are obtained for this antenna. Envelope Correlation Coefficients (ECC) of 0.01 at 2.4 GHz and 0.003 at 5 GHz, along with a nearly 10 dB Diversity Gain (DG), are achieved at both frequencies for this compact antenna system. The ratio of Mean Effective Gain (MEG) between the two antennas is found to be 0.02 dB at 2.4 GHz and 0.05 dB at 5 GHz. Channel Capacity Loss (CCL) values of 0.16 bits/s/Hz and 0.089 bits/s/Hz are obtained at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, respectively. The characteristic parameters of this two-port circular patch antenna system are compared with those of similar antennas reported in recent literature.
A study of intervention math labs and STAAR math growth scores in a south texas rural middle school
Authors: Yvonne J. Munoz , Linda Challoo , Don Jones
Published: February 2025

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has implemented a student accountability system that measures students' performance on the State of Texas Assessment for Academic Readiness (STAAR) in several content areas. Therefore, teachers and administrators all over the state are always seeking ways to ensure that students are academically well prepared. Every school year, several middle school students struggle with mathematics. Teachers then provide the assistance needed to help those students close the gaps in their learning through the Response to Intervention (RTI) system. Additional measures are taken to provide that assistance, such as incorporating intervention math labs into a school day and offering that class to struggling students. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the difference between taking a math lab over a period of three years and whether it aided in improving students STAAR math growth performance scores from grades sixth through eighth. The sample for the study included 30 students who were enrolled consecutively for three school calendar years from 2016-2019. The selected students' STAAR math growth performance data was examined closely from year to year. The data included students who took a math intervention lab and students who did not take a math intervention lab. The data of both groups were compared. After the study was concluded, it was found that there was a statistically significance difference between students STAAR math performance growth data from sixth through eighth grade. Students in both groups showed gains in their assessments, but students who were enrolled in a math intervention lab demonstrated more growth, therefore indicating that those students benefitted from taking a math intervention lab. The findings of this study inform administrators, educators, and future researchers about the STAAR math performance when students are given an additional math class in order to receive targeted interventions. The findings help administrators decide whether intervention math labs should be implemented into the school daily schedule.
Preventing teacher and counselor burnout: Self-care in training programs
Authors: Gina Cicco
Published: February 2025

This study examines the concerns associated with heightened stress levels experienced by education professionals, particularly teachers and counselors-in-training. Following the COVID-19 global pandemic, teachers and counselors have been faced with a multitude of extended responsibilities due to students' learning lapses and lags, heightened awareness of trauma-based reactions and social challenges in students and professionals, and overall increased cases of anxiety and depression. Preventing burnout is critical for successful student teaching and internship experiences for education students in teaching and counseling programs. Maintaining personal wellness impacts performance, satisfaction, and retention in education professions and eventually results in more optimal services for their students. Teachers and counselors are responsible for the academic, personal/social, and career development of their students of various ages. Traditional tasks associated with these professions have widened as mental health concerns are recognized as direct links to academic success. Caring for students' mental health is embedded within the repert of any robust academic curriculum as a prerequisite for achievement. A piloted two-part prevention or intervention plan employed in a metropolitan teacher-counselor preparation program is described as a potential tool for expanding self- care practices and improving mental health among education trainees. The intervention was beneficial for retaining trainees, improving their fieldwork performance, and reducing reports of stress, anxiety, and depression. Tips for self-care that lead to resilience and burnout prevention are reviewed and can potentially be useful not only for trainees but for seasoned practicing educators.
Brief report: Targeting the social communication skills of an autistic adolescent with a co-occurring ADHD diagnosis using two formats of a social story
Authors: Nicole Anthony
Published: February 2025

Friends are an important part of adolescent development. Autistic adolescents with a co-occurring ADHD diagnosis may struggle with the social communication skills necessary to make friends (i.e., verbal initiations and on-topic responses) due to the characteristics of both disorders. This study used an alternating treatment design to compare a social story intervention in two formats (i.e., paper and technology) when used to address the social communication skills of an autistic adolescent with an ADHD diagnosis. Results from this study showed that the social story read prior to a gaming session with a neurotypical peer was ineffective in increasing participant social communication skills. However, generalization probes four weeks after the intervention concluded indicated the mean level of initiations was higher compared to baseline, comparison, and maintenance phases.
Perceptions of climate change and barriers to adaptation along the teesta river in Bangladesh
Authors: Md. Hazrat Ali , Rinu Fatema
Published: February 2025

The study explores the perceptions of climate change and the barriers to adaptation among communities along the Teesta River in Bangladesh. Using a mixed-methods approach, quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews were conducted with local residents, policymakers, and stakeholders to assess their understanding of climate impacts and the challenges they face in implementing adaptation strategies. The study included 385 respondents from Teesta Riverine households in the Lalmonirhat district. Regression analysis, perception analysis, and descriptive statistics were used to estimate the findings. The study revealed a concerning trend of increasing temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and an increase in extreme weather events that have a detrimental impact on Teesta Riverine households. The findings indicate significant awareness of climate change effects, including higher temperatures, riverbank erosion, flooding, rainfall changes, winter shifts, and cyclones. However, several obstacles were identified, such as limited and inadequate access to information, a lack of knowledge, insufficient crop varieties, lack of suitable land for cultivation, absence of personal land, and lack of storage, transportation, and marketing facilities. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of integrating local knowledge and fostering collaborative efforts to enhance adaptive capacity and promote resilience in vulnerable riverine communities. This research contributes to the understanding of climate change adaptation and provides valuable data for stakeholders and policymakers to create sustainable development plans.
Build your own SOC lab
Authors: Kanakamedala Kashish , Monika Sahu , Neelam Sharma , Siddhartha Choubey
Published: February 2025

This initiative addresses the critical need for robust cybersecurity in the modern digital landscape. It serves as a comprehensive guide tailored for organizations and individuals seeking practical resources in digital security. Emphasizing cost-effectiveness, adaptability, and scalability, it provides detailed instructions for setting up a functional SOC lab. Covering essential components, including hardware, software tools, and network infrastructure, this guide ensures thorough preparation for tackling cybersecurity challenges. It explores various use cases, such as threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring, enabling hands-on learning in SOC operations. By enhancing stakeholders' capabilities in protecting digital assets and mitigating cyber threats, this initiative contributes to the resilience and security of modern digital ecosystems. Through practical insights and methodologies, it empowers individuals and organizations to navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape effectively.
Soulease: A mind-refreshing application for mental well-being
Authors: Prasanna Lohe , Sameer Tembhurney , Pooja Namdeo , Pranav Gosatwar , Hrutuja Dhoble , Om Charthal , Abhit Rajkumar
Published: February 2025

The major factors affecting mental health and well-being globally include depression, anxiety, and stress. These significant issues pose a serious threat to an individual's mental well-being. However, they can be addressed through modern technological solutions. To address these challenges, Soulease, a mobile platform, was developed to provide support and information to individuals facing mental health concerns. This paper explores Soulease by detailing its development, key features, and the potential impact on users' mental well-being. The study also evaluates how the platform aligns with its objectives and optimizes the user experience to enhance its effectiveness. The study findings indicate that easy to use interface; availability of multiple resources; supportive features and tools enable the users of the platform to better navigate mental health issues and build positive coping mechanisms within the wellness domain. Further, the paper analyzes how psychological underpinnings of Soulease were informed and used with cues from CBT, K10, K7, LSTM, Natural Language Processing (NLP), machine learning approaches and positive psychology. Being evidence-based, Soulease connects clients with mental health management and support solutions such as mood logging, mindfulness exercises, and cognitive re-scripting based on their individual conditions.
Advances in AI for automatic sign language recognition: A comparative study of machine learning approaches
Authors: D. Manindra Varma , Sekhar Ch.
Published: February 2025

Sign language recognition is a vital field within artificial intelligence, aiming to bridge communication gaps between deaf or hard-of-hearing communities and others by translating visual gestures into text or speech. Automatic Sign Language Recognition (ASLR) systems seek to interpret these complex and nuanced gestures with greater accuracy, expanding access to information communicated through sign language. This paper presents a comparative review of machine learning methods used in ASLR, emphasizing their impact on improving communication for hearing-impaired individuals. It also explores the primary challenges in ASLR, such as variability in signs and the complexities of gesture recognition. Advanced feature extraction techniques like SIFT, HOG, and SURF are examined for their role in enhancing ASLR system performance. Additionally, a bibliometric study highlights significant trends and advancements in intelligent systems for sign language recognition over the past two decades. This paper synthesizes recent research on ASLR technologies, supporting the development of more effective communication tools and fostering social inclusivity for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
An Analysis of the Inner Conflict of Seokjin’s Character in Seok-Jun Yoon’s the Most Beautiful Moment in Life Novel
Authors: Adishapsa Valen Kingkin , Anindita Widyashanti Kunthara
Published: February 2025

Abdurrahman. (2003). Evaluasi pembelajaran bahasa dan sastra Indonesia. FBS UNP.The purpose of this study is to find out the structure that builds the novel and the inner conflicts experienced by Seokjin, this can be seen from the inner conflict that occurs in Seokjin’s character in The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Novel by Seok-jun Yoon: Literary Psychology Approach according to Kurt Lewin’s theory. The research method used is a descriptive method using qualitative analysis, namely describing the inner conflict that occur in Seokjin. Data collection is taken by reading and taking notes. The source of this research is The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Novel by Seok-jun Yoon with a total of 229 pages published by beORIGIN, 2019. The research result of the structure that build The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Novel found 2 data of theme, 6 data of plot, 16 data of setting, and 14 data of characterization. The analysis of inner conflict in The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Novel show that there are 3 types of inner conflict found in the novel, namely, approach – approach conflict, approach – avoidance conflict, and avoidance – avoidance conflict. There are 2 data found in approach – approach conflict, 9 data found in approach – avoidance conflict, and 5 data found in avoidance – avoidance conflict.
Factors Causing English Speaking Anxiety (ESA) in EFL Context: A Case Study among Post-Graduate Students in Indonesia
Authors: Sulistyowati Titis
Published: February 2025

This research presents quantitative and qualitative data relating to the effect of language anxiety on speaking motivation, the causes, and the way students cope with speaking anxiety. The participants of this research were 13 students from a post-Graduate class in the Language Education Department majoring in English Education at Universitas Negeri Semarang. They were adult EFL students who had acquired three languages or more. This research used semi-open-ended questionnaires to gather data from the participants. The study found that ESA adversely affects the student's speaking performance. Post-graduate students also experience it. The students feel uneasy, unconfident, nervous, and afraid of speaking English as a foreign language, affecting their speaking motivation and fluency during class presentations and discussions. Keywords: Speaking Motivation, EFL, and Adult Learners
What Do Our Future EFL Teachers Think about Using Mobile Devices in Class?
Authors: Zain Dodi Siraj Muamar , A. Bowles Freddie
Published: February 2025

This study is primarily aimed to investigate the beliefs and attitudes of Indonesian EFL pre-service teachers toward the use of mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets for learning and instructional practice in Indonesia. Furthermore, this phenomenological study attempted to reveal the factors affecting these two constructs from 20 Indonesian EFL pre-service teachers through semi-structured interviews. As teaching tools, the majority of the participants expressed their reluctance to use mobile devices as instructional tools in in-person classes. However, they acknowledged that this technology could facilitate online learning and agreed that this technology would become more popular in the future. Analysis of the data also revealed factors affecting beliefs and attitudes of pre-service teachers toward the use of mobile devices as instructional tools comprising perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness and other influencing elements of self-efficacy: enactive mastery and physiological arousal. Finally, this study presents implications and recommendations that can be a reference to optimize the integrated mobile technology for class instruction.
The Application of Translation Shift of English Verb Phrase to Indonesian in Translation Teaching
Authors: Haryanti Dwi , Prasetyarini Aryati , Hikmat Mauly Halwat , Sabardila Atiqa , Laila Malikatul , Haryanto Sigit
Published: February 2025

This  article aims at classifying translation shifts of English verb phrase into Indonesian and describing the application of the translation shift in translation teaching. The data are in the forms phrases, clauses, and sentences containing verb phrases and their Indonesian transalation. The data were collected using content analysis, questionnaire, and interview. They were analyzed using Catford theory of translation shifts. The first result indicates that there are three translation shifts. They are structure shift, rank or level shift, and intra-system shift. Second finding shows that there are thirteen steps in translation teaching. Most procedures in teaching translation activated students as the approaches used were project-based learning and students centered learning. The process of teaching and learning by applying research results and doing directly as found in the examples makes it easier for students to understand the material provided.Keywords: verb phrase; translation shift; translation teaching
The Students’ Anxiety Experience in English Speaking: Causes and Solutions
Authors: Sulistyowati Titis , Utomo Slamet
Published: February 2025

The aims of this research were to find out the speaking anxiety level of Fourth-semester and Sixth-semester students of English Education Department at Universitas Muria Kudus. The research design of this study is quantitative research. The sample of this study were 70 students of fourth and sixth-semester students of English Education Department. The results of the study stated that: A moderate anxiety level was the highest among fourth and sixth-semester students, with 89% with a frequency of 62 students and the moderate anxiety level of fourth-semester students was higher than sixth-semester students with a percentage of 93%. The result of t-calculation indicates that the Sig. (2-tailed) is 0.355 while the Sig. α is 0.05. In this case, the Sig. α is lower than Sig. (2-tailed) (0.355> 0.05). This result means there is no significant difference in anxiety levels between fourth- and sixth-semester students of the English Education Department. The study concludes that the students’ grade does not significantly influence students speaking anxiety.
EFL students' Perspectives on Learning Grammar through English Conversation
Authors: Febriyanti Rizki Ika , Izdihar Fairuz Nadhifah , Hairulla Monera A. Salic
Published: February 2025

This research aims to find out the EFL students' point of view on the importance of using grammar in a conversation. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The data collection technique uses semi-structured interviews to explore EFL students' points of view. The subjects of this research were thirty students who are enrolled in the second-year English department class at Muhammadiyah University Semarang. Based on the interviews that have been conducted, the known results are that the majority of EFL students have the perspective that the use of grammar in speaking English is very important. EFL students recognize the importance of using useful grammar to understand meaning when speaking English. For them, being able to speak with perfect grammar is proof of someone's success in learning English.Keywords: EFL students, perspective, grammar
Students ‘Participation and Interest through Strategy Based Instruction in Reading Narrative Text
Authors: Lestariningsih Enny Dwi , Dutta Manashi Gogoi
Published: February 2025

The development of digital technology currently affects all matters related to the learning and teaching process. Therefore, in the distance learning process, learning media, students’ participation, and interest are needed which are very necessary in responding to the challenges of today's education world. Therefore, this research aims to describe the students ‘participation and interest through strategy-based instruction in learning reading narrative text. The approach refers to students' understanding of how interested and understanding they are in studying English language material and how distributed to 27 students at one of the state universities in Indonesia. The results show that there is positive response from the students ‘participation and interest through strategy-based instruction. The most indicator is the students’ feeling happy and comfortable when learning using strategy-based instruction. Besides, it creates the teaching learners’ specific strategies to improve their skills and achieve their goals. Applying this concept to creating happiness can involve a variety of techniques and approaches such as; goal setting, positive thinking, mindfulness and meditation, healthy lifestyle, social connections, personal growth, time management, act of kindness, and self-care. Furthermore, the students' participation in strategy-based instruction involves actively engaging with the learning process, using specific strategies to enhance their understanding and performance. By actively involving students in the learning process and equipping them with effective strategies, educators can foster a more engaging and effective educational experience.Keywords: students ‘participation; students ‘interest; strategy based instruction; reading narrative text
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WEB-BASED LEARNING MEDIA “GAMES TO LEARN ENGLISH” ON YOUNG LEARNERS' VOCABULARY MASTERY
Authors: Putri Niken Amalia Salsabila , Kurniati Diah , Utomo Slamet
Published: February 2025

Vocabulary is one of the essential parts of language that cannot be separated from learning English. It is challenging to master the four language skills without mastering a vocabulary because it is essential in language learning. The problem of this research is whether web-based learning media Games to Learn English to teach vocabulary to sixth-grade students at SD 1 Ternadi in the 2023/2024 academic year make a significant difference in vocabulary learning. This is an experimental study with one group pre-test and post-test. This study explores the difference in young learners’ vocabulary before and after being taught using web-based learning media Games to Learn English. Only one class in this study as respondents received the treatment as part of this design. The sig (2-tailed) value obtained is 0.00, which is less than 0.05, therefore there is a significant difference. As a result, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected, there is a difference between the two values. It is proved that Games to Learn English is effective to teach vocabulary for sixth grade students at SD 1 Ternadi.
Herencias discursivas y escritura retórica misional en la indagación sahaguntina sobre el pasado mesoamericano
Authors: López Meraz Óscar Fernando
Published: February 2025

ResumenLas reflexiones sobre la obra de fray Bernardino de Sahagún constituyen un campo muy amplio, prácticamente inabarcable. Muchas de ellas se han posicionado desde la antropología, la etnología, la etnografía, la etnohistoria, por ejemplo. Aquí se busca proponer un análisis desde el discurso, para atender la interrogante: ¿Cómo se presentaron las herencias discursivas occidentales en la obra sahaguntina? La propuesta sugerida para responderla parte de un ejercicio epistemológico/historiográfico por medio de un acercamiento foucaultiano desde la genealogía y la arqueología. La primera requirió los conceptos de procedencia (pertenencia a un sector con usos de memoria) y emergencia (donde el vencedor se impone entre las fuerzas discursivas en disputa). La segunda permitió conocer el sistema de discursividad sahaguntino. Desde esa aproximación, se identificaron en fray Bernardino tres estrategias discursivas (evemerismo, interpretatio y agustianismo), y dos maneras de acercarse a un tipo de conocimiento (inquisitio y diálogo como disputa) que facilitaron la escritura retórica misional, cuyo objetivo fue participar, desde la construcción de saberes con tecnologías de producción de “verdad”, en aspectos tales como la cura de la idolatría, enfermedad demoníaca del viejo pueblo mesoamericano.Palabras claveEscritura retórica misional, inquisitio, interpretatio, evemerismo, agustinianismo
‘Nous ne voulons pas en savoir plus, nous voulons savoir autre chose’. Historia, memoria y temporalidad en Les révoltes logiques
Authors: Diego García Juan
Published: February 2025

ResumenEn el presente artículo proponemos abordar ciertos trazos problemáticos que se tejen entre historia, memoria y temporalidad a partir de la experiencia de la revista Les révoltes logiques (1975-1981). Este proyecto de investigación-militante, encabezado por la figura de Jacques Rancière y compuesto mayoritariamente por jóvenes filósofos y estudiantes, se volcará a un minucioso trabajo con los archivos históricos a fin de recuperar las prácticas y discursos de las luchas obreras, feministas y campesinas del pasado. Si bien el objetivo inicial de la investigación se plantea en términos de recuperación de una “memoria popular” de las revueltas olvidadas y silenciadas por las historiografías tradicionales, el colectivo gradualmente desplazará esta apuesta hacía una propuesta diferente a la hora de pensar los vínculos entre pasado/presente: la producción de una “memoria astillada”. Para clarificar este viraje nos centraremos en la crítica que le dirigen a la historia social practicada por la revista Le Mouvement Social en 1977.Palabras claveMemoria, tiempo histórico, revuelta, historia social, movimiento social
Use of Simulation in Dietetic Internships: A Qualitative Exploration of Program Director Attitudes and Motivations
Authors: O'Reilly Theresa , Nwora Amy , Whelan Megan , Maciolek Mary-Pat
Published: February 2025

The use of simulation holds promise for the future of dietetics education for its use as an alternative for up to 30% of the 1,000 supervised practice hours for the training of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Even more so, simulation is a teaching tool. When done well, simulation can challenge students in a safe environment where they can receive constructive feedback from expert guides and meaningfully reflect on their learning. The purpose of this study was to interview dietetic internship (DI) program directors on their attitudes and motivations on the use of simulation in their programs, targeting the heavily program-congested states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Three main themes emerged from this study: the live professional internship experience is considered ‘best’ to most program directors; program directors are motivated to use simulation if it will benefit students; and access to information on how to use simulation needs to be more readily available. As all directors voiced the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) as their major source of information on using simulation, more resources should be made available through these channels on best-practices in using simulation to increase awareness and ease of adoption for those interested in using this type of instruction.
Enhancing waste bank managers’ capacity through administrative management training
Authors: Sukapti Sukapti , Purwaningsih Purwaningsih , Nurmanina Agustin
Published: February 2025

The establishment of waste bank units is one of the solutions to address the waste management issues in Samarinda City. However, waste bank managers often lack the necessary knowledge and capacity to effectively manage these units, resulting in limited development. This community service activity, in the form of training, aims to enhance the managerial knowledge and skills of waste bank managers, focusing on waste sorting, operational techniques, and administrative management. Managerial capacity is crucial for the sustainability of waste bank activities. The participants of this activity were the managers and cadres of the Turi Putih RT 48 waste bank unit in Sempaja Timur. The training was conducted by the director of the main waste bank, who has practical experience in waste bank management. The training employed lectures, brainstorming sessions, practical exercises, and mentoring. It was conducted over two days, followed by two months of mentoring. This activity successfully improved the managers’ capacity in three areas: knowledge of valuable waste types, skills in waste sorting to increase the selling value of waste, and skills and practices in orderly administration.