bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning dengan Media Diorama terhadap Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik
Authors: Farikhatin Novia , Eka Subekti Ervina , Hanum Arfanny
Published: April 2024

Pendidikan yang berkualitas harus ditunjang pemilihan model pembelajaran dan media pembelajaran yang tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran Project Based Learning dengan media diorama terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik kelas V C SDN Peterongan Semarang. Metode penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Desain penelitian yang digunakan berupa pre-experimental dengan sistem one group pretest posttest design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 25 peserta didik kelas V C SDN Peterongan. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah sampel jenuh. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes. Teknik analisis data berupa uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, dan uji hipotesis menggunakan SPSS versi 25. Pada pretest mendapatkan nilai rata-rata 61.88 dan posttest memperoleh nilai rata-rata 76.67. Berdasarkan hasil uji t-test nilai sig (2-tailed) sebesar 0.000 < 0.05 artinya H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh model pembelajaran Project Based Learning dengan media diorama terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik Kelas V.
Penerapan Token Ekonomi untuk Meningkatkan Kedisiplinan dan Kemandirian Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun
Authors: Noviyanti M.W. , Wahyuningsih M.B. Rini
Published: April 2024

metode yang menarik. Sering kali kondisi kelas kurang kondusif siswa bermain dan saling berbicara saat mengerjakan aktivitas, sebagaian siswa belum dapat menyelesaikan sendiri dan belum dapat bermain mengikuti aturan sesuai dengan kesepakatan saat pembelajaran dimulai. Tujuan dari penelitian ini menganalisis penerapan token ekonomi dalam pembelajaran sehingga dapat meningkatkan kedisiplinan dan kemandirian siswa. Adapun subjek penelitian ini yaitu siswa pada kelompok A usia 4-5 tahun di TK SBU Jakarta. Penelitian ini berjenis penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan sebanyak tiga siklus yang memiliki 4 tahapan dalam setiap siklus, yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan rubrik penilaian untuk mengukur kedisiplinan dan kemandirian siswa. Hasil menunjukkan kedisiplinan dan kemandirian siswa meningkat setelah penerapan token ekonomi siswa yang mencapai berkembang sesuai harapan dan berkembang sangat baik sebanyak 89,29% pada kedisiplinan dan 85,71% siswa mencapai kemandirian. Berdasarkan capain tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan token ekonomi dalam pembelajaran dapat meningkatkan kedisiplinan dan kemandiriaan siswa.
The Influence of Business Incubators on Interest in Entrepreneurship with Entrepreneurial Attitudes as an Intervening Variable
Authors: Salim Agus , Wardhana Ery Tri Djatmika Rudijanto Wahju , Restuningdiah Nurika
Published: April 2024

This study delves into the profound impact of business incubators, specifically focusing on the `Ships' Business Incubator in East Java, on fostering entrepreneurial interest and shaping entrepreneurial attitudes among its members. Identified challenges include a low inclination towards entrepreneurship among incubator members, attributed to factors such as fear of failure and a lack of entrepreneurial knowledge. The primary objective of the research is to design targeted educational and coaching strategies within business incubators to enhance interest in entrepreneurship by cultivating entrepreneurial attitudes. The research contributes to the existing literature by filling gaps in understanding the comprehensive impact of business incubators, especially within local contexts such as East Java. Using quantitative methods, the study encompasses a population of 580 members from the East Java 'Ships' Business Incubator, with a sample size of 220 individuals selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. The study concludes that the 'Ships' Business Incubator not only serves as a launchpad for businesses but also effectively fosters and sustains the entrepreneurial interests and attitudes of its members
BEYNƏLXALQ VƏ REGİONAL AKTYORLARIN CƏNUBİ QAFQAZDA TƏHLÜKƏSİZLİYƏ TƏSİRİ
Authors: AXUNDOV Rza
Published: April 2024

Xülasə Bu araşdırmada Cənubi Qafqaz ölkələrinin yaşadığı problemlər və onların həlli prosesinə fəal təsiri olan beynəlxalq və regional aktorların roluna toxunulub. Tədqiqatda beynəlxalq və regional aktorların Sovet İttifaqının dağılmasından sonra müstəqillik əldə etmiş üç Cənubi Qafqaz ölkəsi olan Azərbaycan, Gürcüstan və Ermənistana qarşı apardıqları siyasət müzakirə edilmiş və bu siyasət xüsusilə təhlükəsizlik baxımından qiymətləndirilmişdir.
Factors Impeding Economic Linkages & Integration
Authors: Qazi Raza Rahman Khan , Qazi Naila Aman
Published: April 2024

The paper looks into the factors which have prevented large-scale or desirable level of economic integration between South and Central Asian economies and analysing the cost of this lack of economic integration in the backdrop of immense potential of inter-regional trade, energy supply from the former to the latter and opportunities of the overall economic integration and development. Even after three decades of the Central Asian Republics’ (CARs) independence, South Asian countries, particularly Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, have failed to access and utilize the vast hydrocarbon reserves and economic opportunities offered by Central Asia by linking their economies to the latter. Central Asia once served as an important commercial hub of the old Silk Route and is a vital intersection in Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) which not only aims at connecting China with West Asia, South Asia and Europe but also all-out interregional connectivity.
US Drawdown from Afghanistan and Its Impact on Kashmir Conflict
Authors: Rehman Faizur , Samad Yunas
Published: April 2024

This study will focus on the US drawdown from Afghanistan and its implication for the greater regional peace and stability in general and the Kashmir conflict in particular. The phase-wise drawdown of the United States forces from Afghanistan has generated concerns about the peace in the country and the continuity of technical and financial support for the Afghan National Army (ANA). The US drawdown has been accompanied by a sustained campaign by the Taliban to expand their area of influence leaving the ANA struggling to maintain control. Due to the Indo-Pak rivalry, Afghanistan is being drawn into a civil war, which shaped a parallel proxy war in Afghanistan and Jammu & Kashmir. In such circumstances, there will be no peace in the region unless these two neighbours do not sit together and talk about a common approach to Kabul and Kashmir otherwise Pakistan’s support for Kashmiri militants will remain unchanged.
Hoho:
Authors: Harefa Oinike Natalia
Published: April 2024

This article explores the local heritage of the lament tradition of the Niasan people, known as hoho, and constructs a form of spirituality based on aesthetic theology. Disasters and diseases such as pandemics caused the loss of loved ones, jobs, homes, community, status, and security. The suffering leads people to question their core identity, which shapes spirituality. The contribution of aesthetic theology is to open the space for human experience and knowledge at the level of feeling and imagination about God, reflect on the beautiful nature of relationship with God, and appreciate art as an expression of spirituality. This article consists of three parts. The first part explores hoho as a meaning-making tradition of Niasan people amid suffering. The second part explains the importance of aesthetic theology in strengthening spirituality. The third part is devoted to hoho as the practice of theopoetic spirituality amid suffering and its aftermath.
Genetically modified agriculture. A bioethical evaluation of a case from Colombian
Authors: Cuéllar Saavedra José Edwin
Published: April 2024

Transgenic technology promises to eradicate hunger and poverty worldwide, among other sustainable development goals, and as a result, its acceptance is increasing. However, there are perspectives that highlight the challenges raised by such expansion. This paper is a reflection on a study effort on the bioethical consequences of using transgenic technology in agriculture in Colombia. The goal is to prove that this adoption poses a bioethical danger. The paper, on the one hand, addresses the problem that arises from confronting arguments for and against the adoption of this technology, while also noting the absolute importance of the economic aspect in the provision of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the general difficulties of Colombian national regulations regarding GMO control and surveillance. Finally, it discusses the bioethical implications of adoption, beginning with the illusion of a transformational technology and progressing via the political will of the government to its eventual delivery to consumers.
Nature Restoration and Agriculture and Forestry: At the Opposite Side of the Fighting Ring or Compatible After All? An Analysis of the Proposal and the Final Agreement on the Nature Restoration Law
Authors: Cavallin Elisa
Published: April 2024

Land degradation and nature degradation are widespread phenomena. From an economic and cost-efficiency point of view, avoiding degradation in the first place is ideally the best option. When degradation has occurred, however, the best course of action is restoration.

Restoration efforts are key inside and outside of (EU) protected areas as more resilient nature, whether protected or not, contributes to the fight against biodiversity loss and climate change and to the achievement of key human-related ecosystem services (such as the provision of food related to e.g., the restoration of agroecosystems and pollinators, independently of economic considerations). In addition, nature does not know borders.

This is where nature conservation and restoration might enter into conflict with certain economic activities, such as agricultural production and forestry. Cue the proposed Nature Restoration law, which has sparked an intense political and societal debate in the past months, leading up to the adoption of the Council General Approach, the European Parliament’s (EP’s) Position and, finally, the interinstitutional agreement.

This contribution intends to shed some light on the latest policy and legislative developments on nature restoration and highlight possible conflicts between nature restoration and the Nature Restoration Law (both the Proposal and the final agreement) and agriculture and forestry to consider whether nature restoration and these economic activities are, indeed, on the opposite side of the fighting ring or if, perhaps, they can be reconciled.

Nature restoration, EU Nature Restoration Law, biodiversity, agriculture, forestry, restoration
Article: Report on Elverding Conference 2023 on Enhancing Sustainable Business and Corporate Regulation in the EU
Authors: Jeremiašová Lucia , Aartsen Constantijn Van
Published: April 2024

On 26 October 2023, the Elverding Conference on Enhancing sustainable business and corporate regulation in the EU took place at the Maastricht University Faculty of Law. The conference was organized to discuss the company law-related efforts aiming to address the significant sustainability challenges that Europe is facing. The first session examined effective and sustainable approaches to active ownership. In it, Prof. Cools shared her perspectives on whether shareholder activism can be a driver of sustainability, and Prof. Bauer built upon this topic by discussing various strategies of active ownership and their impact on sustainability. The second session focused on the alignment between directors' duties and the social role of corporations. Prof. Davies explained why a change of corporate purpose, as advocated by Mayer in Prosperity, would not be enough to change the nature of doing business. Prof. Winter then followed up with his presentation emphasizing the urgent need to address societal problems through channels other than just government regulation. The third and last session invited representatives from companies, the investor community, and civil society to discuss sustainable business practices. This report provides an overview of the discussions held during the first two sessions of the conference, highlighting the main arguments presented by the speakers and their relevance to the ongoing discourse on sustainable company law.

sustainability, ESG, shareholder activism, active ownership, corporate purpose, sustainable business, Green Deal
Article: The Joint Statement on Electronic Commerce: Are We There Yet?
Authors: Kugler Kholofelo , Castillo Dacio
Published: April 2024

Negotiations on electronic commerce (e-commerce) or digital trade at the World Trade Organization (WTO) have faced prolonged challenges and yielded limited results thus far. The lack of progress under the Work Programme on E-Commerce spurred like-minded WTO Members to initiate the Joint Initiative on E-Commerce (E-Commerce JI) negotiations in 2019. Currently, ninetyWTO Members are involved in the E-Commerce JI negotiations, and the participants hope to conclude an agreement by the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference in February 2024. The goal is to conclude the first near-multilateral digital trade agreement.While common ground has been found on some topics, disagreements persist internally and with some WTO Members that are not part of the negotiations. In contrast, there has been a proliferation of digital trade rulemaking in Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs), which underscores the global interest in regulating this domain. Yet, PTAs, being exclusionary by nature, risk marginalizing countries that are not party to these agreements. This highlights the importance of obtaining some agreement at theWTO. Balancing pragmatism and ambition is crucial to overcoming the challenges and complexities of regulating digital trade for a diverse set of economies and interests at the multilateral level.

digital trade, e-commerce, electronic commerce, WTO, Joint Initiative on Electronic Commerce, JI on E-Commerce, negotiations, digital trade rulemaking, preferential trade agreements
Article: Study of Marine Cargo Insurance under the Incoterms 2020 CIP Term
Authors: Lee Jincheol , Seung-Lin Hong
Published: April 2024

Incoterms are international trade rules established by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to standardize practices and reduce complexities in both domestic and international trade. They define responsibilities, costs, and risks in areas such as transportation, insurance, and customs clearances between buyers and sellers through 11 terms. The Incoterms framework allows parties to adapt the rules to their agreements, thereby harmonizing trade customs. These rules play a crucial role in international goods sales contracts and the pricing of goods. To mitigate the risks associated with long-distance transportation in international trade, marine cargo insurance is frequently utilized. Incoterms CIF (‘Cost, Insurance, and Freight’) and CIP (‘Carriage and Insurance Paid To’) specify obligations related to insurance coverage and premiums between buyers and sellers. The rules have evolved, with the most recent version being Incoterms 2020. However, the revised insurance provisions in Incoterms 2020 CIP have raised unforeseen issues. This study aims to clarify these issues and propose possible solutions.

Incoterms 2020, CIF, CIP, International Trade Insurance, ICC2009
Teaching Design of Ideological and Political Education in College English Course Based on Blended Teaching
Authors: Li Chi , Chong Siwei
Published: April 2024

In the context of constructing the “Curriculum Ideological and Political Education” in the new era, College English courses have unique advantages in curriculum ideological and political construction and serve as the “natural main battlefield” for curriculum ideological and political education. This article takes the blended teaching model of “online + offline” and “in-class + after-class” as the practical basis, guided by ideological values, explores ideological and political materials, and integrates ideological and political education into various aspects of classroom teaching. It aims to fulfill the fundamental task of “cultivating virtue and nurturing talents” and provides a reference for the teaching reform of ideological and political education in foreign language courses under the blended teaching model.
Attentional control and the percentage of its contribution to the level of performance of the kinetic formation with the hoop tool in rhythmic gymnastics for students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for woman
Authors: Maryam Abdul Wahab Abdul Razzaq  , Nour Hatem Al-Haddad
Published: April 2024

هدف البحث إلى تطبيق  مقياس تخصصي للسيطرة الانتباهية بأداة الطوق في الجمناستك الإيقاعي والتعرف على مستواه، ومستوى أداء  التشكيلة الحركية لأداة الطوق في الجمناستك الإيقاعي لطالبات كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة للبنات، مما أفترضت الباحثتان بأنه توجد علاقة ارتباط معنوية ومساهمة لنتائج مقياس السيطرة الإنتباهية بنتائج اختبار أداء التشكيلة الحركية لأداة الطوق في الجمناستك الإيقاعي لدى عينة البحث، وأعتمد المنهج الوصفي بإسلوب العلاقات الإرتباطية على عينة من الطالبات اللواتي أختيرن بالطريقة العمدية بأسلوب الحصر الشامل بنسبة (100%) من مجتمع البحث الأصل المتمثل طالبات المرحلة الثانية في كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة للبنات/جامعة بغداد البالغ عددهن (109) طالبة المستمرات بالدوام الصباحي للعام الدراسي (2022-2023)، إذ تم قياسهن ميدانيا بالمقياس واختبار التشكيلة الحركية لمهارات الطوق في الجمناستك الإيقاعي على مدى (11) يوماً في قاعة الجمناستك، وبعد معالجة النتائج بنظام (SPSS) كانت الاستنتاجات بأن مقياس السيطرة الإنتباهية بأداة الطوق في الجمناستك الإيقاعي المقنن يصلح لما أعّدَ لأجله في قياس السيطرة الإنتباهية لطالبات كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة للبنات، ويتمتع بشروط قبول أدوات القياس على وفق محددات القياس والتقويم، ومن الممكن تقويم هذهِ السيطرة الإنتباهية لدى الطالبات معيارياً ومحكياً بوساطته، ويمتلك طالبات كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة للبنات مستوى مقبول من السيطرة الإنتباهية  تمكنهمن من أداء التشكيلة الحركية لأداة الطوق في الجمناستك الإيقاعي، وترتبط السيطرة الإنتباهية وتسهم وتؤثر إيجاباً باداء التشكيلة الحركية لمهارات الطوق في الجمناستك الايقاعي وبالاتجاه الطردي لدى طالبات كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة للبنات، وأوصت الباحثتان بأنه من الضروري الأهتمام بالقياس العقلي والعمل على دعم قياسه التخصصي الدقيق المصاحب لدروس الجمناستك الايقاعي في كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة للبنات لزيادة السيطرة الإنتباهية لمِا لها من دورٍ إيجابي في أدائهن للتشكيلة الحركية لأداة الطوق، ومن الضروري إعتماد نتائج الدراسات الاكاديمية التخصصية في الاختبارات الرياضية عند السعي لتحسين الاداء المهاري للتشكيلة الحركية لمهارات الطوق بالجمناستك الإيقاعي للطالبات، ولابد من زيادة أهتمام كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة بزيادة توافر المتخصصين الاكاديمين في القياس العقلي ليمارسوا دورهم التطبيقي المساند للمدرسات في درس الجمناستك الإيقاعي مع هذهِ الفئة من الطالبات.
Profile of convicted prisoners serving their sentence in a minimum-security institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: Tanatarov Samat , Skakov Aidarkan , Sleptsov Igor , Mukanov Malik , Amangeldiyev Darkhan
Published: April 2024

Relevance. The research relevance is predefined by the insufficient analysis of the characteristics of such category as "convict" in the Republic of Kazakhstan due to the lack of sufficient practice and theoretical material in the field of criminal and correctional law. This study deals with the issues related to modern minimum-security institutions, detention conditions of convicts and their characterisation from the point of view of criminal and psychological factors.

Purpose. The research aims to comprehensively examine the personality of minimum-security inmates, their change and adaptation to society.

Methodology. Theoretical and empirical methods such as statistical analysis, synthesis, induction, and deduction were mainly used to achieve the above objective. The research of Kazakh, Russian, American and Spanish scientists in this field was used as a practical basis.

Results. The research resulted in a comprehensive analysis of statistical data for the periods from 2017 to 2021, modern psychological, criminal, and criminological literature on the topic, as well as achievements in international legal research.

Conclusions. The study concludes that the novelties of the penal enforcement legislation aim to humanise and harmonise the existing codes with international standards and principles, although, from a practical point of view, it is difficult to achieve these changes due to the barracks system of these institutions. The applied value of this study lies in the identification of current problems introduced by codes such as the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Criminal Executive Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as consideration of the psychological profile of persons serving sentences in minimum security institutions.
On improving the professional training of future biology teachers
Authors: Gaissina Karlygash , Childibaev Zhumadil , Tatarinova Galiya , Kunakbayev Amantai , Tashenova Gulnar
Published: April 2024

Relevance. Higher education is designed to transfer to the student the knowledge, skills, and abilities in a particular field, promote the formation of humanistic values, broaden the student’s horizons, develop his/her ability to make creative solutions, and practice self-study. Professional training of future biology teachers shifts the focus to upbringing, developmental functions of education, the formation of a future teacher's personality, his/her holistic spiritual and moral development, high psychological stability, and readiness for the profession.

Purpose. The study aimed to develop and substantiate the professional training of future teachers when studying pedagogical, methodological, and natural disciplines in pedagogical universities to promote the development of cognitive and professional interest of graduates, the formation of deep and persisting knowledge, and activate their professional self-determination.

Methodology. We have identified the main directions for the formation of professional qualities of students in the upbringing and training process and during production practice (visits to the best schools; conducting lectures, practical and laboratory classes with the elements of profiling; the use of professional literature, elective courses, etc.).

Results. Professional training of future biology teachers allows the subject of activity to reach the level that is legally required and sufficient for pedagogical activity.

Conclusions. A 21st-century teacher should possess the following qualities: reflectivity in thinking and practical activity; tolerance; affection, love, tenderness; interest in technology and digital information; global awareness.
The victim as a prosecuting party: Their rights and procedural safeguards
Authors: Dosmogombetova Vera , Seilbekova Nurgul , Abisheva Saltanat , Yeskendirov Aidos , Brylevsky Andrey
Published: April 2024

Relevance. The relevance of exploring the status of the victim as a party to the prosecution is conditioned upon the undoubted advantages of the institution of private prosecution and the shortcomings of its regulatory enshrining in the national legislation. Despite the conventional role of victims as witnesses for the prosecution, victims have a list of procedural rights and freedoms designed to facilitate their full participation in the judicial process, including criminal prosecutions.

Purpose. The purpose of this research is to analyze the procedural position of the victim as a subject of criminal prosecution by the national regulations of Kazakhstan and to disclose their functions in the implementation of proceedings on a private prosecution.

Methodology. The research methods were general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, which allowed for identifying the key powers of the injured party in the status of a private prosecutor and characterizing the legal guarantees reserved for them. Therewith, to highlight the considerable differences in the regulation of the institution of private prosecution in the republics of the unified legal system, the method of comparison was used, by which the procedural rules of Uzbek, Polish and French law were analyzed.

Results. The study identifies the multifaceted nature of the legal concept of the victim in criminal proceedings under the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, extending rights and obligations to both natural persons and legal entities. The results examine the dispositive right to prosecute granted to victims, establishing a mechanism for its realization through private prosecution. Furthermore, the analysis reveals specific features of private prosecution in Kazakhstan, France, and Poland, highlighting the importance of procedural safeguards in ensuring a fair trial and the victim’s ability to exercise their prosecution function effectively.

Conclusions. The research materials are of practical value to every category of the person affected by a criminal offence against them, seeking to avail themselves of the opportunity to freely pursue their rights and interests in criminal proceedings. The subject is rather diverse and controversial, thus, the results of this research work, and the conclusions drawn from them, will serve as a necessary foundation for further research.
Modelling System Generation: Towards the New Model in Albania and SEE Countries
Authors: Karapici Valbona , Matraku Doriana
Published: April 2024

The electricity utility industry is undergoing rapid and irreversible changes resulting from volatile fuel costs, transmission access, less predictable load growth and a more complex regulatory environment. Due to the rising importance of renewable (and variable) energy sources, power systems are now more vulnerable to uncertainties and intermittent in supply. Hydropower plays an important role in the energy mix and power market, helping in providing base and peak load power as well as being the ‘fuel’ (water) not subject to fluctuations in the market; these paving the way toward a clean energy by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of de-carbonization agenda. All production and conversion processes in the energy sector require Water for nearly including fuel extraction and processing (fossil and nuclear fuels as well as biofuels) and electricity generation (thermoelectric, hydropower, and renewable technologies). This paper’s objective is to analyze cross-border trade in SEE through economic electricity exchange, while also exploring reasons for promoting Hydroelectricity. This is achieved through the following objectives: first, an overview is made of the available energy and economic data in the region; second, a model is developed for regional least cost expansion planning when allowing for cross-border trade. These aim to assess electricity supply and demand in the region with the purpose of making a comparative analysis regarding energy resource endowments.
A Comprehensive Survey on PAPR Reduction Techniques for OFDM Systems
Authors: Jamre Sonu
Published: April 2024

With increasing number of cellular network users, large data being generated and limited bandwidth available for systems, efficient multiplexing techniques are needed that use the available bandwidth efficiently for IoT Systems. One of the most efficient multiplexing techniques available presently is Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). It is widely used in cellular and internet of things (IoT) based applications. One of the major challenges that OFDM suffers from is high value of Peak to Average Power Ratio (PAPR). This causes high Bit Error Rates and reduced Quality of Service. Hence it is necessary to reduce the PAPR of the OFDM systems. Several techniques have been employed so far for the reduction of PAPR in OFDM systems. This paper presents a review on the most common PAPR reduction techniques for OFDM systems. Keywords: Cellular Networks, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), Peak to Average Power Ratio (PAPR), PAPR reduction.
Sexismo ambivalente y religiosidad en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Mata Campaña Marilyn GIsley , Gavilanes Manzano Fanny Rocío
Published: April 2024

El sexismo ambivalente es una problemática social que visibiliza a la mujer como alguien inferior al hombre debido al sexo y roles de género, que se subdivide en dos dimensiones: el sexismo hostil y el sexismo benevolente. Por su parte, la religiosidad también tiene ideologías desiguales en cuanto al rol del hombre y la mujer en la sociedad, que fomentan la inequidad en condiciones y calidad de vida de ambos sexos. Por tanto, para determinar la relación que tiene el sexismo ambivalente y la religiosidad en estudiantes universitarios se realizó un estudio no experimental transversal de alcance correlacional, en una muestra no probabilística de 296 estudiantes universitarios, a quienes se aplicó la escala de sexismo ambivalente (ASI) y la Age Universal I-E scale de orientación religiosa, cuyos resultados confirmaron que existe una relación positiva entre el sexismo ambivalente, la religiosidad intrínseca y la religiosidad extrínseca personal y que en los hombres el sexismo ambivalente es significativamente mayor que en las mujeres.
HONEY MARKET CHALLENGES: FLAVORED HONEY AS HEALTHY FOOD CHOICE FOR CONSUMERS
Authors: Kristína Predanócyová  , Peter Šedík
Published: April 2024

The honey market has adapted to changing consumer preferences for healthy, sustainable produced, local, and high-quality food, which also leads to the development of new flavored honeys. The aim of the paper is to explore honey consumption trends and examine consumer acceptance of new flavored honeys. Consumer study is based on questionnaire survey combined with the evaluation of sensory attributes (color, taste, aroma, consistency, overall acceptance) of selected samples of flavored honeys (cinnamon, raspberry, cocoa and hazelnuts, grape powder, and ginger). The research was conducted in 2023 in Slovakia with a sample of 86 young consumers. Various statistical methods (the Chi-square test of independence, the Friedman test, Nemenyi procedure, extraction method principal component analysis and principal component analysis) were used to identify consumer acceptance and attitudes toward new flavored honeys. Results indicate that the younger generation tends towards occasional honey consumption, averaging up to 3 kg per year. Furthermore, the results showed that nearly 70% of consumers consume flavored honey and prefer honeys with propolis, pollen, royal jelly, ginger, and cinnamon. The motives for consumption are primarily taste and health benefits and key factors influencing the purchase and consumption of flavored honeys include quality and composition. Sensory evaluation highlights positive evaluations for color of honey with raspberry; aroma, taste, and overall acceptance of honey with cinnamon; and taste of honey with cocoa and hazelnuts. The findings underscore a shifting preference among younger consumers towards flavored honeys, indicating a growing market demand driven by both taste preferences and perceived health benefits, potentially reshaping the honey consumption patterns towards new and value-added products. Consumer study offers new insights for scientific research and provide valuable information for honey producers in developing and marketing of new flavored honey. Additionally, it contributes to public health awareness, emphasizing the significance of flavored honey consumption.
The Pictorial Saga of Social Control: An Analysis of Political and Social Symbolism in Dunhuang Murals
Authors: Meiyi Zhong
Published: April 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate the historical role of Dunhuang murals as a tool for political and social control. By conducting a thorough analysis of the themes, elements, and textual content of the murals, the study findings revealed how these artworks reflected the political ideologies, social norms, and moral values prevalent during their creation. This article aims to clarify this perspective from a multidisciplinary standpoint, drawing upon insights from art history, political science, and sociology to provide fresh interpretations grounded in both theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence. The research underscores that art serves as a reflection of political will, engages in a dynamic interplay with social control, and serves as an innovative platform for political propaganda, thereby demonstrating a profound interconnection and intricate relationship between art, power dynamics, and societal structures.
Risk Attitudes and Personality Traits Among Investors in Funds
Authors: Chen Mei-Hua , Hsiao Chien-Mei
Published: April 2024

How do an investor’s thoughts and feelings influence their behavior? Financial institutions must assess the risk attitudes of investors to ensure investors are being recommended appropriate financial products. This study is a further examination into whether risk attitudes are correlated with personality traits and to determine the risk attitudes of investors from different backgrounds.

The risk attitudes of investors were examined according to the Big Five personality traits. Investor personality traits were linked to their investment decisions and risk attitudes. Differences in risk attitudes between investors from different backgrounds were also explored. A questionnaire survey was administered. Investors with fund investment experience were recruited. Correlations were observed between the Big Five personality traits and risk attitudes. Extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to new experiences were positively correlated with risk attitudes, and neuroticism was inversely correlated with risk attitudes. These results indicated direct relationships between the Big Five personality traits and risk attitudes. This study also revealed significant differences in risk preferences between gender, marital status, discretionary budget, fund investment experience, and risk profile. The study results provide a broader reference for establishing investment risk profile charts that integrate personality traits into behavioral finance models in financial practices.
An investigation of English speaking problems of Chinese EFL students in Thailand
Authors: Manorom Paiboon , Hunsapun Nalatpa , Chansanam Wirapong
Published: April 2024

This research aimed to investigate the speaking problems of Chinese students in Thailand. The researchers employed the mix-methodology paradigm to investigate the speaking difficulties which consisted of two approaches—questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to ensure the validity and credibility of the results. The questionnaires used for data collection included an open-ended questionnaire along with five key issues: a) grammar, b) fluency, c) vocabulary, d) pronunciation, and f) self-confidence together with an open-ended question. The interviews were conducted to examine and elicit the perceptions and speaking difficulties among the students who voluntarily participated in this study as the representative participants for the quantitative data. This study employed mean and standard deviation with a descriptive data analysis presentation in the data analysis stage. The results indicated the four main difficulties were raised: a) grammar, b) vocabulary knowledge, c) pronunciation and d) fluency, respectively. Furthermore, the students confirmed that grammatical usage tends to be the main problem concerning English speaking in both active and passive voice communication among the students based on the interview results. In an aspect of vocabulary knowledge, the majority of students acknowledged that lexical knowledge was the second essential knowledge when communication occurred for effective communication with foreigners in both informal and formal situations. In the aspect of pronunciation, the main problems were found in the intonation and self-confidence criteria because the students mostly faced anxiety about accurate pronunciations.
STUDY ON ENERGY CONSUMPTION FORECASTING USING MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: Verma Ritika , Gupta Ritika , Sahu Asma , Goyal Neha
Published: April 2024

An Energy consumption forecasting platform that provides the functionality to predicting the consumption of energy. The system allows registered users to log in and new users to register to the application. System helps forecasting and predicting the future energy usage patterns based on historical data and various influencing factors. This concept is a web application. It allows choose the date and time, location, region. All information is recorded in the database. The goal of is to develop model that can anticipate the demand for energy over specific time periods, such as hours, days, or months. To overcome this issue, a model to forecast the electricity bill of houses based on their previous consumption details, trends and usage patterns by making use of data science and machine learning has been proposed.
Article Review: Acentobacter bummanii
Authors: B. Alwindy Salaheldeen
Published: April 2024

Acinetobacter baumannii is highly invasive, resistant to multiple drugs bacteria that are primary source of nosocomial illness in the modern hospital systems. It has been linked to a significant death rate or has been identified as a causative of meningitis, pneumonia; a condition called urine tract illnesses, or wound diseases. Many virulence variables, such as as porins, capsules, including cell wall a substance called lip digestive enzymes, biofilm formation, movement, or iron-acquisition structures, amongst other people, contribute to severity in A. baumannii illnesses. These virulence factors aid in the organism's ability to withstand harsh ecological circumstances also permit the growth of serious diseases. For tandem to the rise for A. baumannii diseases, difficult varied resistant pathways for this pathogen are effectively known, leading to the low efficacy of main antibiotics groups. A. baumannii has a distinct capacity to sustain a resistant to multiple drugs phenotype via a diverse range of antibiotic-hydrolyzing digestive enzymes, modifications to the efflux pumps, impermeability, or alterations in pharmaceutical targets, making therapy even more intricate. Understanding of A. baumannii's transmissible diseases revolves on a comprehension of the processes underlying illness, pathogenicity, or resistant development. This review's objectives are to emphasize A. baumannii illnesses major disease-causing variables while also touching on the processes behind resistant to different antibiotics groups.
Impacto das projeções climáticas nas relações Intensidade-Duração-Frequência de chuvas intensas em Pelotas/RS
Authors: Oliveira Eduardo Peixoto de , Beskow Tamara Leitzke Caldeira , Rodrigues Aryane Araújo , Nunes André Becker , Siqueira Tirzah Moreira , Beskow Samuel , Guedes Hugo Alexandre Soares
Published: April 2024

Um dos principais impactos das mudanças climáticas (MC) são as alterações projetadas da intensidade e frequência de ocorrência de eventos hidrológicos extremos. Atualmente a caracterização do regime de precipitações intensas de um local se dá através da relação Intensidade-Duração-Frequência (IDF) utilizando de séries de dados observados, porém, a fim de desenvolver infraestruturas resilientes e reduzir o risco de falha de estruturas hidráulicas no futuro torna-se estratégica a utilização de projeções climáticas na concepção de medidas de adaptação e mitigação em escala local. É apresentada metodologia para o ajuste de curvas IDF no município de Pelotas/RS utilizando a plataforma Genetic Algorithm Methodology for IDF (GAM-IDF) a fim de comparar as alterações esperadas para eventos com Tempo de Retorno (TR) de 5 e 100 anos sob a ótica das MC. Foram avaliadas projeções futuras de máxima precipitação anual em 1 dia geradas até o fim do século (2006-2099) por 4 modelos de circulação global regionalizados pelo modelo de circulação regional Eta sob os cenários Representative Concentration Pathways- RCP 4.5 e 8.5 assim como dados diários observados de precipitação (1966-2005) representativos do regime atual de precipitações intensas. Em ambos os TRs estudados são sugeridos aumentos nos valores de intensidade de precipitação, especialmente no cenário RCP 4.5 e eventos de menor duração, projetando acréscimos médios de 11,5% e 25,6% para eventos com TR de 5 anos e 100 anos, respectivamente, podendo significar no futuro a sobrecarga ou até falha de estruturas hidráulicas que não levem em consideração as MC no seu dimensionamento.
Análise espaço-temporal das áreas de remanescentes florestais em Feira de Santana: influências sobre a estrutura térmica do município
Authors: Sousa Taíze da Silva , Silva Neilon Duarte da , Silva Filho Aloisio Machado da
Published: April 2024

O aumento global dos espaços urbanos e a forma como o homem explora o uso e cobertura da terra tem impulsionado a diminuição das áreas de vegetação, desencadeando uma série de consequências ambientais como a alteração do microclima, principalmente nas áreas urbanas. Nesse sentido, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar a tendência espaço-temporal das classes de uso e cobertura da terra no município de Feira de Santana, entre os anos de 2000 e 2020 e identificar se as mudanças na cobertura vegetal exercem influência na estrutura térmica do município. Foram utilizados dados de Temperatura da S uperfície (LST) do sensor MODIS e mapas de uso e cobertura da terra adquiridos a partir da coleção 6 do projeto MapBiomas. Além disso, também foi aplicado o modelo de regressão linear simples com correção de Prais e Winsten para estimar a tendência temporal das séries (Variação percentual anual-VPA). Foi identificado um aumento gradativo dos valores de LST em toda a área de estudo, com elevação de aproximadamente 1°C no valor máximo da temperatura, passando de 34,28 para 35,25°C. Os maiores valores de LST foram encontrados na classe de área urbana, por outro lado, os menores valores foram encontrados em áreas com presença de água e vegetação. Ao longo da série temporal estudada, as áreas de vegetação diminuíram, entretanto, não houve uma tendência de decrescimento significativa (VPA>0; p- valor>0,05). Já a área urbana e silvicultura apresentaram uma tendência de crescimento significativa (VPA>0; p-valor<0,05), no entanto, as classes de rio/lago e mosaico de agricultura e pastagem apresentaram uma tendência decrescente e significante (VPA<0; p-valor<0,05).
Desenvolvimento do aplicativo “aprenda climatologia”: estudo de caso como ferramenta pedagógica nos anos finais do ensino fundamental
Authors: Souza Emerson Thadeu da Silva , da Silva Emerson Mariano , Campos João Hugo Baracuy da Cunha , Alves José Maria Brabo
Published: April 2024

Conforme preconizado na Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) e no Documento Curricular Referencial do Estado do Ceará (DCRC), os conteúdos sobre o clima e as variabilidades climáticas devem ser ministrados de forma contextualizada, considerando o protagonismo dos estudantes. Assim, o objetivo principal deste estudo é investigar o uso de um aplicativo desenvolvido para dispositivos móveis no processo de ensino-aprendizagem destes conteúdos, que são ministrados nos anos finais do ensino fundamental. Dessa forma foi desenvolvido o aplicativo "Aprenda Climatologia" em linguagem No Code na plataforma FIGMA e disponibilizado aos estudantes do oitavo ano do Colégio Militar do Corpo de Bombeiros de Fortaleza/CE. Os conteúdos, curiosidades e um questionário investigativo, que foi aplicado por meio de um formulário eletrônico, visam fortalecer o uso das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TDIC) em atividades acadêmicas e extras curriculares complementares. Os resultados mostram que 75% dos estudantes obtiveram desempenho satisfatório nas respostas das perguntas propostas no questionário e que 90% desses estudantes afirmam ter aprovado o método de ensino proposto.  Assim, concluiu-se que o uso dessa tecnologia como metodologia de ensino mostrou-se promissor e que conseguiu motivar a maioria dos estudantes participantes, reafirmando que o uso das TDIC pode facilitar a compreensão dos conteúdos ministrados em sala de aula.
Influência da temperatura da superfície do mar na ocorrência e características físicas e morfológicas dos sistemas convectivos no norte do Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Medeiros Felipe Jeferson de , Gonçalves Weber Andrade
Published: April 2024

Este estudo investiga a variabilidade interanual da ocorrência e características físicas e morfológicas dos Sistemas Convectivos (SC) durante o outono austral (MAM) no Norte do Nordeste do Brasil (NNEB) considerando-se diferentes cenários de atuação dos efeitos El Niño-Oscilação Sul (ENSO) e do Gradiente inter-hemisférico da superfície do mar do Atlântico (GradATL) no período de 1984-2008. Para tanto, foram utilizados dados de identificação dos SC provenientes do ISCCP-Tracking e de Temperatura da Superfície do Mar (TSM) na região do Niño 3.4 (170°W-120°W, 5°S-5°N), Atlântico tropical norte (5-20°N, 60-30°W) e sul (0-20°S, 30°W-10°E) do NOAA_ERSST_V3. Os resultados indicaram alta variabilidade interanual na ocorrência dos SC, com as maiores (menores) ocorrências quando as condições oceânicas estavam totalmente favoráveis (neutras) a precipitação no NNEB. As características físicas e morfológicas dos SC nos padrões oceânicos favorável, El Niño/Grad_S e La Niña/Grad_N indicaram que os SC foram maiores, mais profundos e com maior atividade convectiva em seu interior, enquanto que nos cenários desfavorável e neutro foram menores e menos convectivos.
(Des)articulações entre crise climática e riscos urbano ambientais
Authors: Zangalli Junior Paulo Cesar
Published: April 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar elementos que situe o conteúdo das alterações climáticas – e da crise climática - aos processos de urbanização, analisando a relação entre eventos extremos e a sua repercussão no espaço. Uma articulação entre as alterações climáticas enquanto totalidade e a crise climática (crise urbano ambiental) como uma perspectiva analítica à luz da Geografia do Clima. Como metodologia, foram empregadas diferentes técnicas que agregam desde a produção de índices de extremos climático (ETCCDI), passando pela espacialização de dados coletados em campo (dados socioeconômicos e ambientais), com o emprego de análise geográfica crítica. Como principais resultados aponta-se que os extremos de precipitação em Salvador têm ficado mais intensos, mas o reconhecimento desses eventos extremos no campo político/social só ocorre quando a ordem social é ameaçada.
Impactos das secas na produção de feijão e milho na Mesorregião Norte de Minas Gerais
Authors: Rocha Gabriella Guedes , Freitas Ana Carolina Vasques , Cunha Ana Paula Martins do Amaral
Published: April 2024

A presente pesquisa buscou analisar a ocorrência de secas e investigar o impacto das mesmas na produtividade de milho e feijão na mesorregião norte de Minas Gerais. A abordagem incluiu primeiramente a análise das ocorrências de seca em 25 municípios identificados pelo Sistema de Informações de Desastres (S2iD). Posteriormente, utilizando dados de precipitação e evapotranspiração potencial e informações sobre a produtividade de milho e feijão, obtidas pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), foi possível realizar análises espaciais de tendência para cada variável considerada. Os resultados indicaram tendências significativas de redução na precipitação e no Índice Padronizado de Precipitação e Evapotranspiração (SPEI) e de aumento na evapotranspiração durante o período de 2003 a 2019. Paralelamente, observou-se uma diminuição no rendimento médio da produção de milho (em 57% dos municípios) e feijão (em 70% dos municípios) para o mesmo intervalo temporal. Correlações positivas foram observadas entre o rendimento dos grãos e a precipitação e entre o rendimento e o SPEI. Valores negativos de correlação foram observados entre o rendimento dos grãos e a evapotranspiração. Os resultados obtidos podem oferecer subsídios valiosos para a formulação de estratégias de adaptação e mitigação diante de condições climáticas adversas.