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Preparation and Characterization of Olmesartan Medoxomil-Loaded Polymeric Mixed Micelle Nanocarrier
Authors: Halah Talal Sulaiman  , Nawal A. Rajab
Published: February 2025

Olmesartan medoxomil (OLM) is a selective angiotensin II antagonist that effectively lowers blood pressure. It has a poor rate of absorption when taken orally, a maximum bioavailability of about 26%, and limited solubility in water. OLM is therefore categorized as class II in the Biopharmaceuticals Classification System (BCS), suggesting that it has high permeability and low solubility. By generating nanomicelles, this work attempts to increase the aqueous solubility and dissolution rate of OLM. Mixed polymeric nanomicelles made up of soluplus (SLP) with tween 80 (TWN80) and SLP with d-α tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), had been prepared in different gravimetric ratios. The nanomicelles holding OLM were developed using the film hydration technique and assessed for their particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), entrapment efficiency (EE%), and drug loading capacity (DL%), of the micellar dispersion. The optimized F4 formula comprising 100 mg SLP and 60 mg TWN 80 displayed a particle size of about 71.1±1.28 nm, PDI of 0.116±0.021, an EE% of 92±1.5, a DL% of 11.5±1.43, and enhanced in-vitro release compared to aqueous drug suspension. Using iodine as a hydrophobic probe, the critical micelle concentration (CMC) of F4 was determined to be 0.0112±0.001 mg/ml, which is lower than the theoretically computed CMC of 0.01284 mg/ml calculated using an equation. The preparation of F4 by the direct dissolution method was also established at different stirring periods (3,12, and 24 hours) and by two techniques, to evaluate the effect of the preparation method on particle size, PDI, EE%, and DL%. The results showed a significantly larger particle size, PDI, and lower EE% (p<0.05) than the thin film hydration method. Furthermore, the physical and chemical characteristics of F4 mixed nanomicelles were monitored over three months, both at room temperature and under refrigerated circumstances (4°C), and it was determined that the nanomicelles remained stable. The morphological analysis was conducted using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), which detected the presence of nanostructures with a spherical form and a diameter that matched the particle size measurements. The results of the existing study confirmed that OLM mixed nanomicelles are likely nanocarriers to improve solubility.
WORKSHOP PENGASUHAN (GOOD PARENTING) DALAM PARENTING SELF- EFFICACY BAGI ORANG TUA PENYANDANG DISABILITAS DI YAYASAN RUMAH DISABILITAS BORNEO BANJARMASIN
Authors: Hayati Sri Ayatina , Haryadi Rudi , Islamiah Neneng
Published: February 2025

Masa remaja adalah suatu masa yang komplek, merupakan masa pencarian jati diri, penuh dengan gejolak-gejolak emosi, baik yang positif maupun negatif. Disabilitas secara umum merupakan suatu pemaknaan yang digunakan untuk seseorang yang mengalami cacat, baik cacat fisik maupun cacat mental. Keterlibatan orangtua memiliki arti yang penting bagi anak terutama anak penyandang disabilitas. Anak penyandang disabilitas umumnya membutuhkan keterlibatan orangtua yang lebih dibandingkan anak pada umumnya. Peran orang tua sangat diperlukan dalam membantu mereka melakukan perkembangan perilaku maupun beradaptasi dengan lingkungan.Solusi yang ditawarkan atas permasalahan tersebut antara lain: 1) Upaya membantu orang tua anak disabilitas dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan dalam pola asuh, 2) Memberikan pemahaman kepada orang tua Dalam Parenting Self-Efficacy Bagi Orang Tua Penyandang Disabilitas Di Yayasan Rumah Disabilitas Borneo Banjarmasin, 3) Memberikan wokshop Pengasuhan (Good Parenting) Dalam Parenting Self-Efficacy Bagi Orang Tua Penyandang Disabilitas Di Yayasan Rumah Disabilitas Borneo Banjarmasin.Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan selama 2 kali pertemuan dengan berbagai metode seperti ceramah, demonstrasi, dan praktek. Khalayak sasaran pada kegiatan ini adalah 25 orang tua anak disabilitas pada yayasan rumah disabilitas borneo Banjarmasin. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan terjadi peningkatan keilmuan baru bagi anak tunarungu dalam melaksanakan konseling sebaya.
PENYULUHAN HUKUM DALAM UPAYA PENCEGAHAN BULLYING DI SMA MUHAMMADIYAH KARANG INTAN KABUPATEN BANJAR
Authors: Munawar Akhmad , Rahmathoni Lutfi Yusup , Sariati Muhamad Ali , Jannah Noor , Inayati Rizkiah , Adhani Muhammad Fadhan
Published: February 2025

ABSTRAKBullying di kalangan remaja sekolah merupakan masalah serius yang perlu ditangani dengan perhatian dan pendekatan yang tepat. Dalam rangka pemahaman dari aspek hukum pencegahan Bullying dalam guna memberikan pemahaman dalam Upaya meminimalisir dampak negative bullying serta melindungi generasi muda, Penyuluhan hukum tentang pencegahan Bullying dikalangan remaja sekolah di daerah merupakan salah satu solusi terhadap permasalahan yang dihadapi sekarang ini. Melalui kegiatan ini, diharapkan ke depannya dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan, kemampuan dan penguasaan terhadap penyuluhan Hukum Pencegahan Bullying di SMA Muhammadiyah Karang Intan Kabupaten BanjarKata kunci: Penyuluhan Hukum, Bullying, remaja, sekolah
Traslación socioeconómica en el Altiplano peruano
Authors: Gallegos Arias Lieslie , Rivera Calcina Carlos Renzo , Sobrino Arias William
Published: February 2025

Introducción: El propósito de la investigación es conocer el nivel de dependencia educativa de los hijos e hijas respecto a la de sus padres, a fin de establecer el grado y relación de la traslación socioeconómica o movilidad social. Metodología: Aplica un enfoque mixto, con diseño transversal. El estudio cuantitativo hace uso de datos primarios que corresponde a una muestra aleatoria de 580 núcleos de hogares de la sierra rural y urbana del Altiplano peruano, asentada a más de 3800 msnm. Para el abordaje cualitativo aplica la técnica de grupo focal con preguntas semi estructuradas enfocadas en las preferencias educativas para los hijos de la unidad familiar. Resultados: La educación de ambos padres es significativo para el logro educativo del hijo, en caso de la hija únicamente la educación del padre es significativa. El lugar de residencia favorece el logro educativo de la hija. Discusión: La traslación socioeconómica en los hijos se asocia a consideraciones socioculturales y productivas. Conclusiones: La probabilidad de traslación socioeconómica es baja, la herencia educativa de los padres no logra romper la cadena de pobreza, los retornos de la educación en cuanto al ingreso y ocupación son injustos.
Ecoprint Analysis of Pounding Technique as an Aesthetic Synergy for Art, Culture, and Craft Learning
Authors: Sugiastutih Livia , Restian Arina , Kuncahyono Kuncahyono
Published: February 2025

Ecoprint is an art technique that uses natural materials to print patterns or images on media such as fabric or paper, and has recently become increasingly popular in the art world due to its uniqueness and ability to create works connected to nature. This study aims to analyze the application of the ecoprint technique using pounding in visual arts learning for 4th-grade elementary school students. Ecoprint, a technique that utilizes natural materials to imprint patterns on fabric, is gaining popularity in the art world due to its unique and aesthetic results. Visual arts education in 4th-grade elementary school aims to foster creativity in students and introduce art concepts that can be integrated with their surrounding environment. The research used an experimental method with a qualitative approach, where the ecoprint pounding technique is applied to several 4th-grade students. Data was collected through observations and interviews with teachers and students, as well as documentation of the art creation process. The analysis evaluated the effectiveness of this technique in supporting visual arts education while promoting students’ aesthetic development. The results show that the application of the ecoprint pounding technique successfully enhances students’ interest and skills in visual arts. This technique also introduces aesthetic values that connect art with nature, aligning with the goals of visual arts education in elementary schools. In conclusion, ecoprint with the pounding technique can be an effective alternative in visual arts learning in elementary schools, particularly in fostering creativity and students’ aesthetic understanding in 4th-grade classes.
The Effect of Literacy-Habituation on Improving the Results of Assessment Competency Minimum Literacy Class-V SDN Binangun
Authors: Nafi'ah Uun , Nurhidayati Nurhidayati , Pangestika Rintis Rizkia
Published: February 2025

Literacy is very important in all aspects of life, both in education, the workplace and in general society, and can be seen as a change that takes place slowly and gradually over a long period of time which is used as a basis for the development of Indonesian education. This research aims to determine the influence of literacy habits on the results of the Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) literacy for class V students at SD Negeri Binangun in the 2023/2024 academic year with a research sample of 14 students. This research used a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental research design, namely One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. In data collection technique, data was collected by giving a pretest to measure students' initial literacy skills, followed by treatment in the form of literacy habits, and ending with a posttest to measure the increase in literacy skills. In analysis, the data was analyzed by measuring the level of significance between the pretest and posttest results to determine the influence of literacy habits on the AKM literacy results. The results of this research showed that literacy habits have a significant influence on the results of the Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) for literacy of class V students, with a significance level (2-tailed) > 0.05, namely 0.179 > 0.05. In conclusion, literacy habits have a positive influence in improving the results of the Minimum Competency Assessment for literacy of class V students at SD Negeri Binangun.
THE MAIN ASPECTS OF FORMING ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCE IN FUTURE TEACHERS IN UKRAINIAN AND FOREIGN EXPERIENCE
Authors: BORTNIUK TETIANA
Published: February 2025

The article highlights the need to study the problem of forming the entrepreneurial competence of the future primary school teacher in domestic and foreign experience. It is noted that the development of entrepreneurship of European citizens and organizations has been one of the key policy objectives of the European Union and the Member States for many years; the understanding that entrepreneurial skills, knowledge and guidelines can be learned is deepening, which leads to the widespread development of entrepreneurial thinking and entrepreneurial culture, useful both for individual citizens and for society in particular. The structure of entrepreneurial competence Entre Comp is presented in this article. This structure presents a conceptual model and definition of entrepreneurial competences, offers ways and means to improve the entrepreneurial capacity of citizens and organizations in Europe. The experience of entrepreneurial training as a part of the educational process in the United Kingdom is examined here. It is aimed at the purposeful formation of the qualities of the entrepreneur's personality and competence in the organization and implementation of small business projects. It is stated that there is no established interpretation of the concept of "entrepreneurial competence" in scientific and pedagogical works. Emphasis is placed on the study of entrepreneurial competence as an integrative quality of personality, a complex of personal or business qualities, a model of behavior based on critical thinking skills, creativity, initiative, perseverance, ability to solve problems and cooperate, create and implement innovations. The need to teach entrepreneurship, the formation of a modern teacher of entrepreneurial competence at the national level (Professional Standard), in the Ukrainian-Polish project “Lessons with an entrepreneurial background”, research studios of Ukrainian and foreign scientists are declared in this article.
DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY STUDENTS’ EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: ANALYSIS OF FOREIGN EXPERIENCE
Authors: ZADOROZHNA-KNYAGNITSKA LENINA , HADZHINOVA IRINA
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the development of primary school students’ emotional intelligence. The concept of “emotional intelligence” is quite new to pedagogical science, it was first introduced in the 1990s in the studies of American psychologists J. Mayer andP. Seloway. It was analysed that the understanding of scientists of emotional intelligence is based on the emotional component of personality and is the ability to understand own and others’ emotions, the ability to control them and interpret them correctly through non- verbal signals. It has been found that the American journalist D. Goleman’s approach to understanding emotional intelligence is based on a combination of cognitive abilities and personal characteristics of the individual. The author reveals the main results of education that need to be considered in the process of developing the content of emotional intelligence education in educational institutions, such as: awareness of their own emotions, self-control or control of their own emotions, personal motivation, empathy, management of social relations. Examples of tasks that can be used in primary school to develop students’ emotional intelligence are presented in the article. The views of foreign scientists on the development of emotional intelligence of primary school students are given. The international educational program of social and emotional learning (SEL) aimed at the implementing of emotional learning in general secondary education institutions and the results of its work are analysed. The purpose of SEL is to form five basic competencies in the field of emotional education, namely: self-awareness, self-organization, social consciousness, building relationships and making responsible decisions. Early school age is characterized by sensitivity and emotionality, which is a favourable condition for the development of emotional intelligence. It is proved that the child’s understanding of their own emotions has a positive effect on the socialization and self-realization of students, as well as on their academic success.
КІБЕРБЕЗПЕКА БІЗНЕСУ В ПЕРІОД ПІСЛЯВОЄННОГО ВІДНОВЛЕННЯ: ВИКЛИКИ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: ТРУБНІКОВ Артем
Published: February 2025

Кібербезпека є критично важливою складовою післявоєнного відновлення українського бізнесу. Ця стаття аналізує основні кіберзагрози, з якими стикається український бізнес після війни, а також окреслює можливі рішення та перспективи розвитку кібербезпеки у країні.Для забезпечення захисту компанії мають інвестувати у технічні, організаційні та кадрові заходи. Співпраця держави, приватного сектору та міжнародних партнерів сприятиме ефективному захисту від кіберзагроз. Післявоєнне відновлення України передбачає не лише фізичну реконструкцію інфраструктури, а й посилення захисту цифрового простору, особливо для бізнесу. Сучасні компанії значною мірою залежать від технологій, що робить їх потенційною мішенню для кібератак. В умовах гібридної війни кіберзагрози стали частиною економічної безпеки, а тому питання кіберзахисту бізнесу є пріоритетним.
Orthodox Christianity and Multiple Modernities: The Case of the Russian-Ukrainian War
Authors: Kratochvíl Petr , Doležal Tomáš
Published: February 2025

This study explores the ways in which two Orthodox churches (the Russian Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine) construct their own versions of modernity while reacting to the Russian-Ukrainian war. One tries to develop its own idiosyncratic and strongly anti-Western, but still essentially modern project, while the other aligns itself with Western modernity, albeit also on a selective basis. Theoretically, the article draws from the literature about multiple modernities, arguing that this framework can shed new light not only on these religious actors’ attitudes to Western modernity, but also on the internal competition within the Orthodox world. Methodologically, the study builds on a qualitative discourse analysis of online communication of the two churches in the period of January 2022-December 2023.
What Factors Influence Entrepreneurship? Evidence from Urban Malawi
Authors: Matuntha Steve , Banda Fredrick Mangwaya
Published: February 2025

This study analyzes the determinants of entrepreneurship in Malawi using Lilongwe city as a case study. The specific objectives of the study were three-fold: To find economic factors that influence entrepreneurship in Lilongwe City, to analyze the social factors that affect entrepreneurship in Lilongwe City, and to examine the demographic factors that influence entrepreneurship in Lilongwe City. The study used secondary data collected from Malawi’s Small Enterprises Development Institute. The results indicate that the attainment of education is negatively associated with entrepreneurship implying that an increase in the number of years of schooling reduces an individual’s willingness to undertake entrepreneurship. Additionally, the study has found that there is a statistically significant positive relationship between age of a respondent and the respondent’s entrepreneurial intentions. Lastly, the study has found that being male is positively related with entrepreneurship thereby suggesting that males are more likely to venture in entrepreneurship than females. Therefore, policy implications arising from the study are two-fold: Firstly, there is need to ensure that entrepreneurial interventions such as trainings are targeted at the 15-64 age group which is an economically active age group.  Secondly, there is need to ensure that females are socialized, at a very tender age, to become risk-tolerant as opposed to being risk-averse.
The Impact of Strategic Agility on the Effectiveness of Decision-Making Process
Authors: Joma Mahmoud Hussein Ab , Albloush Ahmad , Lehyeh Salman M. Abu
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to explain the impact of strategic agility on the effectiveness of the decision-making process in Jordanian commercial banks. The study population consisted of employees work in Jordanian commercial banks. The study use questionnaire to collect data from respondents, out of 350 questionnaires were distributed 210 retrieved valid for analysis. The study employee SPSS to analyze data and test the hypotheses. The results indicated that there is a statistically significant impact of strategic agility dimensions (flexibility, speed, organizational capabilities) on the effectiveness of the decision-making process dimensions (identifying the problem, evaluating the situation, developing alternatives) at Jordanian commercial banks. The study recommended the decision makers in commercial banks to reallocate strategic resources in proportion to emergency changes, and the importance of effective cooperation and coordination between departments and branches.
Experience Economy in Green Marketing Perspective and Its Influence on Sustainability-Oriented Loyalty of Tourists in Wetland Tourism Park with Environmental-Based View Theory Approach
Authors: Naparin Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Pulau Bakut Nature Tourism Park is a wetland tourism that provides environmental and socio-economic sustainability functions, but this ecosystem is still vulnerable to tourist activities. The existence of this tourism park is very important because it is situated in the conservation zone for the habitat of the Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus). This study aimed to analyze the influence of experience economy practices (EEP) on memorable tourism experience (MTE) and sustainability-oriented loyalty (SOL) in a green marketing perspective to achieve sustainability. The EEP was represented by aesthetic experience (AEX) and entertainment experience (EEX). The research used quantitative method by evaluating the structural model using PLS-SEM, and the software used is SmartPLS-4.1. The results showed AEX and EEX had a significant positive effect on MTE and SOL, and MTE had a significant positive effect on SOL. This study provides a new understanding of the environmental-based view (EBV) theory, where eco-tourism industry is a business that not only provides business values, but also provides values ​​to the environmental and socio-cultural. This study integrates the EBV theory with experience economy theory in building sustainability-based tourist loyalty. Novelty: to build a new model that provides tourist loyalty oriented towards the balance of environmental, economics, and socio-culture sustainability.
The Effectiveness of Data Analytics Tools in the Implementation of Human Resource Management Strategies
Authors: Kobets Dmytro , Kovalska Krystyna , Zozulia Nataliia , Lozynska Tamara , Zaslavska Mariia
Published: February 2025

The application of data analytics tools in the field of human resource (HR) management is becoming the most urgent issue in view of the growing need to optimize management processes. The aim of this research is to study the influence of analytical technologies on the improvement of decision- making processes in HR management. The research employs the methods of statistical analysis, comparative and survey methods with secondary data processing. The article outlines key data analytics tools: Tableau, Power BI and SAP SuccessFactors; their role in increasing productivity and reducing staff turnover is determined. The results of the study demonstrate that the effective implementation of analytical solutions enables companies to increase the accuracy of forecasts regarding employee productivity and improve management processes. The article also analyses the main challenges that organizations face when integrating analytical systems, including the lack of skilled personnel and the complexity of technology integration. The practical significance of the study is recommendations for optimizing the implementation of analytical tools to increase the effectiveness of HR management. Further research can be aimed at exploring innovative approaches to integrating analytics into business processes and further improving technologies for HR management.
Leadership Dynamics in Government Institutions: The Paradox of Performance and Innovation under Bureaucratic Structures
Authors: Aisyah Aisyah , Lumbanraja Prihatin , Absah Yeni , Silalahi Amlys Syahputra
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the effect of transformational leadership on employee performance (EP) and innovative work behavior (IWB) within government institutions. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional approach, data from 259 government employees in North Sumatera were analyzed via Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal a significant positive impact of transformational leadership on EP, highlighting its role in motivating employees to exceed performance expectations. However, transformational leadership did not significantly affect IWB, suggesting that bureaucratic structures may limit employee autonomy, which is crucial for innovation. While IWB positively influenced EP, the mediating role of IWB between transformational leadership and EP was not supported, indicating that the direct relationship between leadership and performance may not depend on innovation in bureaucratic settings. These findings suggest that leadership strategies in government institutions need to overcome institutional constraints to foster innovation. The study also emphasizes the importance of leadership development programs tailored to bureaucratic environments. Limitations include the cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported data, which may restrict generalizability. Future research should explore alternative leadership styles to enhance IWB in bureaucratic contexts and use longitudinal methods to assess the long-term effects of transformational leadership on employee outcomes.
The Impact of Social Media Marketing (Twitter) on the UAE Youth’s Engagement and E-Word of Mouth: A Practical Study
Authors: Almarzoqi Shaima Abdalla , Ajmal Mian , Alshurideh Muhammad
Published: February 2025

The current study aims to determine the impact of social media marketing platform (Twitter) on the youth’s engagement and E-Word of Mouth E-WOM. Customers follow social networking sites with a degree of interest. As the marketing activities via social media has become a strategy in line with the philosophical change in marketing theory. The study relied on the survey methodology to examine the study variables and test its hypotheses. A questionnaire was designed for students in UAE who are the target of the study (411 responses). The findings supported the hypothesized paths and found positive influence among these paths. Furthermore, the findings confirmed the growing significance of social media marketing channels (Twitter) on customers engagement and electronic word-of-mouth E-WOM. And this provides similar implication about the increasing concern with this method of marketing in building and maintain brand awareness, knowledge, interest, and intention.
Forsch(end)e Sozialpädagogik im Wissenschaftsprekariat?!
Authors: Dorf Stephan , Leissenberger Franziska , Henn Sarah , Franzheld Tobias , Höblich Davina , Böhmer Anselm
Published: February 2025

Dieser Beitrag beschäftigt sich, ausgehend von der Novellierung des Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetzes (WissZeitVG), mit den prekären Beschäftigungsverhältnissen in der Wissenschaft und deren Auswirkungen für die Wissensproduktion und die Wissenschaftler:innen in der Sozialpädagogik.
Duale Studiengänge: Zur Vereinbarkeit von Studium und Praxis
Authors: Sagmeister Monika , Wendelin Holger , Boeckh Jürgen , Limmer Ruth , Rahn Peter
Published: February 2025

In Heft 3–4 2023 hat das Sozialmagazin unter der Überschrift »Akademisch ausbilden!?« mit Blick auf die vielerorts zu beobachtenden neuen praxisintegrierten und dualen Studiengänge die Frage nach den aktuellen Bedingungen des Studiums aufgeworfen. Nach grundlegender Debatte hat der Vorstand des Fachbereichstages Soziale Arbeit als Dachorganisation der bundesdeutschen Ausbildungsstätten im April 2024 dazu ein Positionspapier veröffentlicht, das wir in Antwort auf die Anfrage des Vorstands hier gern dokumentieren, um es auch jenseits wissenschaftlicher Gremien in der Fachwelt zu verbreiten. Das Papier wurde für den Abdruck redaktionell leicht überarbeitet. Es findet sich im Original auf der Website des FBTS e.V.
Future-Proofing Websites: The Role of AI in Predictive Maintenance
Authors: Shailesh Kumar Agrahari
Published: February 2025

Predictive maintenance powered by artificial intelligence has revolutionized website reliability and operational efficiency across industries. This transformative approach integrates advanced machine learning algorithms, anomaly detection systems, and sophisticated data collection architectures to prevent failures before they occur. The implementation of AI-driven maintenance strategies has demonstrated significant improvements in equipment longevity, resource optimization, and cost reduction while enhancing system availability and performance. Through behavioral analysis and vulnerability prevention mechanisms, these systems strengthen security measures and enable proactive threat detection. The evolution of predictive maintenance incorporates emerging technologies such as reinforcement learning, federated learning, and automated incident response capabilities, setting new standards for maintenance practices. By following comprehensive implementation guidelines and best practices in data collection, model development, and operational integration, organizations can successfully transition from reactive to proactive maintenance approaches, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability while substantially reducing operational costs and minimizing unplanned downtime.
Assessment of Physico-Chemical and Biological Factors in Relation to Productivity Potential of A Fresh Water Bodies Of Bhikhanpura, Muzaffarpur (Bihar)
Authors: Medha Kumari  , Faiyaz Ahmad
Published: February 2025

Water quality is a key factor that affects harvest outcome from fresh water body. Irregular or a periodic variations of different water quality variables can influence the growth, survival, and yield of aquatic livestock in the ponds. The basic understanding of the limnology, productive potentials and fish production of water body is essential for the sustainable development at Bhikhanpura in Muzaffarpur. The area of  Bhikhanpura is 24-hectare having depths of about 3.5m. An investigation was conducted on the ecology of productivity, plankton, and macrophytes. The transparency value was low during summer and the pH was slightly alkaline. The monthly mean values of dissolved oxygen were somewhat lower in this closed water body. The nitrate values were higher in summer and lower during the monsoon period. Among the plankton, community, phytoplankton formed the main portion of the total plankton. Cyanophycean was the major contributor among the phytoplankton as Chlorophyceae was the second largest group. The monthly mean value of the zooplankton population was 417.20µl-1 in Bhikhanpura. The water body contain a   mixed population of macrophytes with the dominance of submerged plants throughout the year. Fish production was recorded at 1158.80 kg/ha/yr. However, the production of carps was much higher than the miscellaneous fishes.
Assessing UAV direct-seeding for tropical forest restoration: carbon sequestration potential and cost efficiency
Authors: Shteto Gregory , Werden Leland , Villa Manon , Tiburcio James , Cherif Emira
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) projects are key to global reforestation targets under frameworks like the Paris Agreement and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. However, manual planting remains labor-intensive and costly, limiting large-scale restoration. UAV-assisted direct seeding offers a scalable alternative, yet its carbon sequestration and cost-efficiency remain underexplored. Objectives: This study assesses UAV-assisted direct seeding as a cost-effective alternative to manual planting for tropical and subtropical reforestation. We compare early-stage CO2 sequestration, model long-term sequestration potential, and evaluate economic feasibility. Methods: Over 2.5 years, we measured CO2 sequestration in trees established via UAV-assisted direct seeding and manual planting. A cost analysis compared implementation expenses, and long-term modeling projected carbon capture and financial feasibility. Results: From 18 months onward, CO2 sequestration rates were comparable between UAV-assisted direct seeding and manual planting. Long-term modeling supports UAV-assisted direct seeding as a viable strategy for sustained carbon sequestration. Cost analysis indicates planting costs are 2.5 to 7.8 times lower than manual methods. Conclusions: UAV-assisted direct seeding achieves similar carbon sequestration benefits as manual planting while significantly reducing costs. This approach facilitates large-scale reforestation by improving financial feasibility. Implications for Practice: This study serves as a proof of concept demonstrating that UAV-assisted direct seeding is a viable alternative for carbon sequestration. By achieving comparable sequestration rates to manual planting at significantly lower costs, this approach enhances the financial feasibility of reforestation projects. Lower establishment costs not only improve accessibility to carbon financing but also increase the potential for generating more carbon credits per investment. This could make reforestation more attractive within the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), particularly for small-scale landowners and restoration practitioners. Additionally, UAV technology enables reforestation in degraded or remote areas where manual planting is impractical, expanding the range of viable restoration sites. By reducing cost barriers and increasing scalability, UAV-assisted direct seeding can support larger, more inclusive carbon sequestration efforts, reinforcing its role as an effective tool for climate mitigation and restoration at scale.
Automatic Discovery of Nativelike Selections through Topic Modeling: an Experiment Based on Online Reviews
Authors: Huasheng Zhang
Published: February 2025

Nativelike selections are linguistic expressions favored by native speakers over other grammatically correct alternatives to express a certain concept. They are important items for language teaching and lexicography. This study proposes an automatic method for discovering them through the application of the topic modeling technique of BERTopic which discovers the frequent linguistic expressions that express the same topic. The method’s effectiveness and efficiency are demonstrated through an experiment based on online reviews of a dish soap product in English, Chinese, and Japanese.
The Redefining “Luck’’ As Ego - Defense Mechanism Of Main Character In Luck (2022) Movie
Authors: Sari Amanda Novera
Published: February 2025

Freud's psychoanalysis provides useful insights into how characters deal with internal conflict and emotional distress together. This study explores the animated film Luck (2022) through the perspective of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, with a particular emphasis on the psychological ego defense mechanisms. Freud's structural model of the human mind, which includes the id, ego, and superego, offers a framework for comprehending the character's ongoing misfortune. Sam, the protagonist, struggles with her insecurities and emotional problems, and her misfortune represents internal psychological conflicts. Sam's defense mechanisms, which include projection, displacement, and rationalization, protect her from emotional pain while fueling her desire for luck. The id fuels her desire to protect her friend Hazel from loneliness, whereas the ego helps her cope with failures through displacement and rationalization. The superego eventually leads her to self-acceptance and emotional maturity. The analysis redefines luck in the film as a metaphor for Sam's psychological journey, showing how she progresses from unconscious instinct to moral clarity, ultimately portraying luck as an expression of personal resilience and self-discovery.
ISOLASI DAN SKRINING ACTINOMYCETES ENDOFITIK PADA AKAR MANGROVE YANG BERPOTENSI MENGHASILKAN ENZIM HIDROLITIK
Authors: Vertygo Stormy
Published: February 2025

Actinomycetes termasuk kelompok mikroorganisme prokariotik yang telah lama dimanfaatkan dalam berbagai bidang industri karena kemampuannya untuk menghasilkan metabolit primer dan sekunder yang sangat beragam. Di alam, kelompok mikroorganisme ini paling banyak hidup di tanah namun telah berhasil diisolasi pula dari dalam tubuh makhluk hidup sebagai organisme endofitik. Pada penelitian ini, isolasi Actinomycetes Endofitik telah berhasil dilakukan dari perakaran Mangrove yang hidup di perairan pantai Oesapa, kota Kupang. Proses isolasi menghasilkan 3 isolat Actinomycetes Endofitik, yaitu: isolat A11, A12 dan A2, yang kemudian dilanjutkan ke tahapan skrining untuk melihat kemampuan katalitiknya dalam mendegradasi substrat selulosa, amilum, lipid dan protein. Berdasarkan hasil uji skrining, ketiga isolat memiliki minimal salah satu dari enzim hidrolitik yang diujikan. Isolat A11 menunjukkan hasil uji positif terhadap enzim Amilase yang tinggi dan juga terhadap enzim Lipase. Isolat A12 menunjukkan hasil uji positif terhadap enzim Amilase yang tinggi dan juga terhadap enzim Lipase dan Protease. Isolat A2 mengandung keempat enzim hidrolitik yang diujikan sehingga dapat dianggap sebagai jenis isolat yang paling ideal apabila akan dikembangkan produktivitas enzim hidrolitiknya untuk dikembangkan sebagai imbuhan pakan ternak (feed additives). Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan informasi dan juga kontribusi bagi pengembangan komoditas peternakan di daerah Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) sesuai dengan program yang dicanangkan oleh Kementerian Pertanian dan Pemerintah Provinsi NTT misalnya melalui pengembangan produk pakan ternak berkualitas yang memanfaatkan sumber daya lokal.
A Inventory of Medicinal Plants in Selilau Village, Aru Tengah District, Aru Islands Regency, Maluku Province
Authors: Hastuti Hastuti
Published: February 2025

Indonesia is a country that has very abundant natural wealth.  It is estimated that there are around 35,000 species that grow in Indonesia and 3,500 of them have medicinal properties. the people of Selilau Village in Aru Tengah District, Aru Islands, Maluku Province, have long practiced the use of plants as alternative medicine. This study aims to determine the types of plants used, the organs used and how to use medicinal plants by the people of Selilau Village in Aru Tengah District, Aru Islands, Maluku Province. Data collection was carried out using a semi-open interview method with people who still practice this traditional medicine. Data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively and presented in tabular form. The research results showed that there were 13 types of medicinal plants used by the community to treat various diseases. Plant organs used as medicine are leaves, leaf midribs, roots and all parts of the plant. The organ of the plant that is most widely used is the leaf. How to use medicinal plants that is by boiling, squeezing and paste. The most practiced way of use is by boiling it and then drinking it.
RESPON GERMINATIF DAN VEGETATIF JAGUNG PUTIH LOKAL TIMOR YANG DIBERI PENGASAPAN HASIL PEMBAKARAN MATERIAL TUMBUHAN DARI SUMBER SPESIES YANG BERBEDA
Authors: Vertygo Stormy , Tang Basri Yadi , Liukae Deki B. , Salih Suhartini , Swari Wahyu Dani
Published: February 2025

Salah satu varietas lokal jagung yang terdapat di pulai Timor, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) adalah jagung putih lokal Timor. Keunggulan dari varietas ini di antaranya adalah resistensinya terhadap serangan hama bila dibandingkan dengan varietas hibrida lain. Sayangnya, varietas ini memiliki kemampuan bertumbuh dan berkembang yang masih lambat sehingga berdampak pada kesuksesan dalam pembudidayaannya. Berkenaan dengan hal tersebut, banyak studi telah dilakukan yang menunjukkan adanya pengaruh positif pengasapan dalam menginduksi proses perkecambahan (germinasi) dan respon vegetatif lainnya. Terdapat senyawa-senyawa faktor tumbuh (growth factors) yang berhasil diisolasi dari asap hasil pembakaran material-material tumbuhan. Faktor-faktor tumbuh ini mempengaruhi jalur pensinyalan seluler  yang mengaktivasi berbagai respon fisiologis yang berkaitan dengan proses perkecambahan dan pertumbuhan. Dalam penelitian ini, pengasapan yang berasal dari pembakaran tumbuhan dari 4 spesies yang berbeda didedahkan untuk menginduksi perkecambahan dan pertumbuhan jagung putih lokal Timor. Perlakuan yang digunakan adalah: A0= kontrol (tanpa pengasapan), A1= (pengasapan dari kayu Kesambi (Schleichera oleosa)), A2= (pengasapan dari kayu Kasuari (Casuarina junghuhniana)), A3= (pengasapan dari kayu Lamtoro (Leucaena leucocephala)) dan A4= (pengasapan dari Sekam padi (Oryza sativa)). Parameter yang dikaji adalah: persentase germinasi (GT), rerata laju perkecambahan (MGR) dan tinggi kecambah (TK). Analisis statistik menunjukkan adanya pengaruh nyata perlakuan terhadap parameter TK dengan perlakuan A3 memberikan hasil terbaik, namun tidak berbeda nyata terhadap parameter GT dan MGR. Dengan demikian, pengasapan hasil pembakaran kayu Lamtoro dapat dijadikan sebagai metode alternatif untuk meningkatkan laju pertumbuhan jagung putih lokal Timor. Diharapkan agar laju pertumbuhan yang telah dipacu ini akan dapat pula mempengaruhi laju perkembangannya sehingga dapat memaksimalkan produktivitas panennya.
Kata Kunci: germinasi, lamtoro, kayu kasuari, kesambi, pengasapan, pertumbuhan, sekam padi
RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN ARBITRAL AWARDS IN UZBEKISTAN
Authors: Masadikov Sherzodbek
Published: February 2025

Background: The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards reflect the business climate of a given country. Foreign investors and businesses closely monitor whether these processes align with established international standards, as they may affect their business. The business community prioritises effective dispute resolution and enforcement procedures. Thus, for Uzbekistan, addressing this matter is important not only to improve its business climate and attract foreign investment but also, from a wider perspective, to ensure access to justice.
Methods:
This research is based on primary data collected from court decisions on the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Uzbekistan. It employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods. These decisions are then subjected to legal review and analysis to assess their compliance with international standards, utilising a comparative legal research approach. The research is also underpinned by relevant legal scholarship and international case law.
Results and conclusions:
An analysis of Uzbek court decisions on the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards from December 2018 until June 2024 has led to key findings and conclusions. While minor oversights were observed at the first-instance court level, economic courts followed the international standards of a pro-enforcement approach and narrow interpretation of the grounds for refusal of the applications for recognition and enforcement. In most cases, the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan demonstrated a commitment to aligning with best international practices in this area. Additionally, economic courts interpret public policy narrowly, which is in line with international standards.
STRUCTURAL REFORMS IN ALBANIA: POLITICAL AND LEGAL CHALLENGES IN THE FRAMEWORK OF EU INTEGRATION
Authors: Bregu Meljana , Gjinko Juliana
Published: February 2025

Background:
Since the fall of the communist regime, Albanian foreign policy has focused mostly on democratic consolidation but continues to be classified as a hybrid democracy, even as it has made steady progress toward liberal democratic progress and European integration. Both the Albanian population and political elite welcome and encourage the integration process, with the prospect of EU membership transforming the European Union into a powerful force for democracy, driving structural changes, and affecting the rule of law. However, a combination of internal and external obstacles has influenced the process. Using the adoption of the justice and public administration reform, the internal political debate and public sentiments on the integration process, the article explores Albanian political representatives and institutions' complex relationship with the EU. The article underlines the role of EU conditionality and contribution in the adoption of the crucial reforms and the diffusion of EU values in the face of major hostilities between Albanian political forces. While external incentive models offer a valuable framework for comprehending the Albanian Europeanization process, it is essential to consider additional factors that may influence and promote democratisation and adoption of essential reforms.
Methods:
This article uses a case-study approach to analyse the adoption and implementation of reforms in Albania. While Albania is an interesting case study, it is often analysed as part of the EU foreign policy in the Western Balkans. The findings of this paper are expected to be relatively limited in their applicability to similar cases, i.e., small transition countries aiming to fulfil the EU accession criteria.

Political and societal perceptions of EU integration, including time-series analysis, public opinion surveys and political narratives have been discussed and compared with relevant EU reports, reform strategies, and theoretical models on conditionality. Insights into their implementation were uncovered through a systematic content analysis approach.
Results and Conclusions:
The Albanian example shows the influence and restrictions of EU conditionality. More general lessons include the requirement to constantly engage in support of long-term reform implementation and the need to customise conditionality to the political and institutional setting of candidate countries. The long-term sustainability of the reforms in Albania depends on several aspects, such as political will, internal institutional independence, and public trust.
Pengaruh ROA, ROE, DER dan EPS Terhadap Harga Saham Pada Perusahaan Advertising, Printing Dan Media Yang Terdaftar di BEI
Authors: Sinaga Saria , Rahman Abdul
Published: February 2025

The conditions found are that in 2021 and 2022, there was an increase in the average ROA value, but the stock price decreased and the average ROE value in 2019 and 2020 increased, but the stock price actually decreased. This is contrary to the theory which states that the higher the ROA and ROE, the better the company's performance which should attract investors and increase stock prices. This study aims to analyze the Effect of Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) and Earnings Per Share (EPS) on stock prices in Advertising, Printing and Media sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2019-2022. This study uses secondary data with a quantitative approach. The analysis method used in this study is multiple linear regression with simultaneous and partial testing. The results of the study show that simultaneously, the variables ROA, ROE, DER, and EPS do not have a significant effect on stock prices. Partially, each independent variable also does not have a significant effect on stock prices. The Adjusted R Square value in this study is 0.099 or 9.9%, which indicates that the ROA, ROE, DER, and EPS variables together are only able to explain 9.9% of stock price variations, while the remaining 90.1% is influenced by other factors not included in this research model. These results indicate that the variables used in this study have a less strong influence on stock prices in the Advertising, Printing and Media sector
Vulnerabilidade social das mulheres no contexto da Atenção Primária à Saúde
Authors: Nascimento Edson Silva do , Sevalho Azuelo Nany Camilla , Costa Anelise de Melo Bernardes
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Analisar a situação da mulher em situação de vulnerabilidade social, explorando suas múltiplas dimensões e avaliando seu impacto no acesso à atenção primária à saúde. Método: Trata-se de um estudo de análise reflexiva, fundamentada em revisão bibliográfica, realizada em artigos científicos, livros e capítulos de livros durante o período de 2019-2024 no idioma português, espanhol e inglês, nas seguintes bases/banco de dados: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Literatura latino-americana e do caribe em ciências da saúde e Biblioteca virtual da SciELO. Resultados e discussão: A análise revela que as desigualdades socioeconômicas e culturais no Brasil afetam o acesso das mulheres aos serviços de saúde, especialmente nas áreas rurais. Conclusão: Os resultados evidenciam a complexidade da realidade das mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade social.