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Evaluation method for psychological resilience of athletes in high-intensity sports training based on evolutionary neural network
Authors: Kaijun Zhao
Published: September 2023

To enhance the psychological resilience of athletes, a method for evaluating the psychological resilience of High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) athletes based on evolutionary neural networks is studied. From the six criteria of frustration coping, personal characteristics, self-promotion, self-regulation, internal protection and external protection, the evaluation index of psychological resilience of athletes in sports High-intensity Interval Training is selected; the audition indicators are qualitatively analyzed according to the principle of indicator selection, and the indicators that do not meet the requirements are eliminated; Cluster analysis and coefficient of variation analysis are used to carry out quantitative analysis on the remaining evaluation indicators after qualitative analysis; the indicators after quantitative analysis are improved, to build the assessment index system of psychological resilience of athletes in high-intensity sports training. The Back Propagation (BP) neural network is optimized by a genetic algorithm, and the evolutionary neural network is constructed. The index data set is input into the evolutionary neural network as a sample, and the index weight value is output through training. The evaluation result and corresponding evaluation grade are determined based on the index weight value and membership degree. The experimental results show that when the number of hidden layers is 3, the calculation of evaluation index weights is the best; The weight of personal traits obtained from the evaluation results is the highest (0.206), while the weight of external protection is the lowest (0.151), and the evaluation results are basically consistent with the expert results. The above results show that this method can accurately evaluate the psychological resilience of athletes and significantly enhance their psychological resilience.
Enhancing temple surveillance through human activity recognition: A novel dataset and YOLOv4-ConvLSTM approach
Authors: Ashwin Shenoy M. , Thillaiarasu N.
Published: September 2023

Automated identification of human activities remains a complex endeavor, particularly in unique settings like temple environments. This study focuses on employing machine learning and deep learning techniques to analyze human activities for intelligent temple surveillance. However, due to the scarcity of standardized datasets tailored for temple surveillance, there is a need for specialized data. In response, this research introduces a pioneering dataset featuring Eight distinct classes of human activities, predominantly centered on hand gestures and body postures. To identify the most effective solution for Human Activity Recognition (HAR), a comprehensive ablation study is conducted, involving a variety of conventional machine learning and deep learning models. By integrating YOLOv4’s robust object detection capabilities with ConvLSTM’s ability to model both spatial and temporal dependencies in spatio-temporal data, the approach becomes capable of recognizing and understanding human activities in sequences of images or video frames. Notably, the proposed YOLOv4-ConvLSTM approach emerges as the optimal choice, showcasing a remarkable accuracy of 93.68%. This outcome underscores the suitability of the outlined methodology for diverse HAR applications in temple environments.
Fibrinogen Levels in Patients with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Treated with Nivolumab: Results of a Multicenter Prospective Trial
Authors: Tsimafeyeu Ilya , Musaeva Gunel , Utyashev Igor , Zakurdaeva Kristina , Gerk Ivan , Anna Olshanskaya , Mahmudova Samira , Otkhozoria Nana , Volkova Maria , Mitin Timur
Published: September 2023

Background:

Introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors in the standard of care for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) requires robust but yet simple biomarkers to predict efficacy of immunotherapy.

Objective:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between fibrinogen levels and efficacy of second-line therapy with nivolumab in mRCC.

Methods:

This is a prospective multicenter biomarker study. Fibrinogen levels were measured one week prior to second-line nivolumab therapy and six times monthly. A high fibrinogen level was defined as ≥5 g/L. Patients were divided into two cohorts: high (H) and normal (N) fibrinogen levels. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS).

Results:

The median OS was 31.5 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 27.9 to 35.1) in cohort N vs. 20.9 months (95% CI, 18.1 to 23.7) in cohort H (hazard ratio [HR], 0.39; 98.5% CI, 0.21 to 0.7; P = 0.002). The median progression-free survival was 9.4 months (95% CI, 5.5 to 14.1) in cohort N and 4.0 months (95% CI, 2.9 to 5.1) in cohort H (HR, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.51 to 0.72; P <  0.001). The objective response rate was higher in N cohort (33% vs. 17% ; P = 0.012). No statistically significant changes of fibrinogen concentration during nivolumab therapy were found.

Conclusion:

The study demonstrated an association of hyperfibrinogenemia with worse clinical outcomes of second-line nivolumab monotherapy in patients with mRCC. Further validation of fibrinogen as a predictive biomarker for immunotherapy efficacy in patients with mRCC is warranted.
A machine learning prediction model for cancer risk in patients with type 2 diabetes based on clinical tests
Authors: Qiu Bin , Chen Hang , Zhang Enke , Ma Fuchun , An Gaili , Zong Yuan , Shang Liang , Zhang Yulian , Zhu Huolan
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: The incidence of type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing worldwide. Studies have shown that it is also associated with cancer-related morbidities. Early detection of cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes is crucial. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to construct a model to predict cancer risk in patients with type 2 diabetes. METHODS: This study collected clinical data from a total of 5198 patients. A cancer risk prediction model was established by analyzing 261 items from routine laboratory tests. We screened 107 risk factors from 261 clinical tests based on the importance of the characteristic variables, significance of differences between groups (P< 0.05), and minimum description length algorithm. RESULTS: Compared with 16 machine learning classifiers, five classifiers based on the decision tree algorithm (CatBoost, light gradient boosting, random forest, XGBoost, and gradient boosting) had an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of > 0.80. The AUC for CatBoost was 0.852 (sensitivity: 79.6%; specificity: 83.2%). CONCLUSION: The constructed model can predict the risk of cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes based on tumor biomarkers and routine tests using machine learning algorithms. This is helpful for early cancer risk screening and prevention to improve patient outcomes.
Scoping review of women with disabilities’ livelihood occupation experiences: An equity perspective
Authors: Chitapi Unity M. , van Niekerk Lana , Blank Alison
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Globally, persons with disabilities are faced with unemployment and reduced income opportunities. Barriers to employment tend to be severe for women with disabilities who occupy marginalized positions in labor markets. ‘Livelihood occupations’ are conceptualized for this review to denote everyday activities that are done for subsistence and survival, and to broaden presentations of activities normally termed ‘work’, ‘employment’, ‘job’ or ‘productivity’ that people do to earn money and non-monetary gain. OBJECTIVE: This scoping review, undertaken as part of a broader interpretive phenomenological analysis of livelihood occupations of women with disabilities, maps research on the subject of livelihood occupations for women with disabilities. METHODS: The Arksey and O’Malley framework and PRISMA extension for scoping reviews were utilized to guide the five stage scoping strategy used to screen and select sources. Data from selected sources were synthesized using deductive qualitative content analysis to fit experiential components into equity categories determined a-priori from the Equitable Total Rewards model, to determine if these experiences connote equity or lack thereof. RESULTS: Nineteen sources, mainly from high income countries, are identified. Aspects of benefit and career inequity were largely evident in the experiences of the women across all sources. CONCLUSION: There is considerable lack of research on experiences of livelihood occupations in low and middle income countries contexts justifying further research. Women with disabilities report experiencing inability to realize career goals and occupational choice.
“But at a certain point, the lights literally went out”: A qualitative study exploring midlife women’s experiences of health, wellbeing, and functioning in relation to paid work
Authors: Verburgh Marjolein , Verdonk Petra , Muntinga Maaike , van Valkengoed Irene , Hulshof Carel , Nieuwenhuijsen Karen
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: In the Netherlands, the fact that midlife women constitute a considerable segment of the working population is relatively new. Generally paid work contributes to midlife women’s wellbeing, but they also report health challenges, such as work-related fatigue and the menopause. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to understand how midlife women themselves perceive their health, wellbeing, and functioning in relation to paid work. METHODS: In this exploratory qualitative study, 28 women participated in five ethnically homogeneous focus group discussions (FGDs). De FGDs were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analyzed using MAXQDA. RESULTS: We identified exhaustion as central to our analysis. During midlife, exhaustion seems to occur once a certain limit has been reached, both physically and mentally, with women feeling to have reached the end of their rope. Besides obvious physiological challenges, we identified two major themes in which we discuss challenges both in paid work and private life: (1) work environment and working conditions, and (2) burdens in private life. Participants took various measures to manage and try to reduce exhaustion, including finding a new job or negotiating different job tasks, and reducing work hours. CONCLUSION: This study indicates that the extent to which women experience exhaustion is associated with challenges in both paid work and private life. The underlying processes do not seem to reflect individual problems, but reflect a complex set of factors at the structural level. Nevertheless, women take several individual measures to reduce their exhaustion, including reducing their participation in paid work.
Musculoskeletal complaints, physical work demands, and functional capacity in individuals with a brachial plexus injury: An exploratory study
Authors: van der Laan Tallie M.J. , Postema Sietke G. , Alkozai Siawash A. , van der Sluis Corry K. , Reneman Michiel F.
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs) may be more common in individuals with brachial plexus injury (BPI), whose physical work demands exceed their functional capacity (FC). OBJECTIVES: (a) To assess the concurrent validity of five methods for measuring upper extremity work demands and the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). (b) To explore the relations between MSCs, physical work demands, and FC in individuals with BPI. METHODS: This study had a descriptive correlational design. Physical work demands of 16 individuals with BPI (12 males, 6 one-handed workers) were assessed during work using five assessment methods and the DOT. Spearman correlation coefficients between work demand methods were determined. FC was assessed using the functional capacity evaluation one-handed (FCE-OH). A questionnaire was used to examine MSCs. The relationship between MSCs, physical work demands and FC was analyzed visually, using Spearman correlation coefficients, and by comparing FCE-OH results to FCE reference values. RESULTS: Spearman correlation coefficients for the DOT and four out of five assessment methods for determining work demands on upper extremities were significant and moderate (four combinations: r = 0.65–0.79) to strong (five combinations: r = 0.81–0.94). Correlations of the fifth method with the other methods were weak to fair. No significant relationships were found between MSCs, physical work demands and FCE-OH results. CONCLUSION: The relationships between MSCs, physical work demands, and FC are evidently complex and require further investigation. In this small sample the concurrent validity of the DOT and four methods for determining work demands on upper extremities was moderate to good.
High workload is related to lower quality of life in public school teachers: A cross-sectional study
Authors: da Silva Claudiele C.M. , Beretta Victor S. , Gil Fernanda S. , Delfino Leandro D. , Leite Enrique G.F. , Ferrari Gerson , Tebar William R. , Christofaro Diego G.D.
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: People with long work hours, as evidenced by teachers, were more likely to present health problems that impact their quality of life (QoL). The reduced physical activity (PA) level or higher sedentary behavior in public school teachers was related to obesity. Although PA seems to improve the QoL in other professions, assessing whether the PA level could influence the relationship between workload and QoL in public school teachers is necessary. OBJECTIVE: To analyze whether the high workload was related to worse QoL in teachers considered less active and more active. METHODS: Two hundred forty-three teachers from public schools participated in this study. The domains of QoL and PA levels were assessed by SF-36 and Baecke questionnaires, respectively. Workload perception was assessed by a Likert scale. Binary logistic regression analyzed the association between high workload and QoL domains in teachers considering the PA level in a model adjusted by confounding factors (i.e., sex, age, and socioeconomic condition). RESULTS: Heavy workload was associated with less chances of having better physical limitation domain of both less and more physically active teachers. Less active teachers with heavy workloads were 53%, 61%, and 56% less likely to have better vitality, social functioning, and mental health, respectively. No such associations were observed in the more physically active teachers. CONCLUSION: Less active teachers with a heavy workload demonstrate lower QoL. Although the PA practice eliminated this relationship, both active and less active teachers with a heavy workload demonstrated lower QoL in physical limitation domain.
Efficacy of occupational rehabilitation in return to work for back pain: A systematic literature review
Authors: Kalski Linda , Völkel Laura , Häußler Sarah , Wolfarth Bernd
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Currently, there is no standard procedure for a return to work (RTW) rehabilitation program used by practitioners. OBJECTIVE: The aim is to investigate the efficacy of occupational rehabilitation programs for workers with back pain. METHODS: Two independent reviewers screened abstracts and full-text articles in a systematic literature search in three databases conducted in 2023. Subsequently, they extracted data according to the PRISMA Statement. RESULTS: Among the 4,010 articles retrieved, 20 met the inclusion criteria. Data from accepted studies were abstracted into tables relating to the RTW, improvement of pain intensity, quality of life (QOL), and degree of disability in persons with back pain. The risk of bias was assessed using the (SIGN)-criteria. Significant improvements in RTW were shown by a workplace intervention with a physical approach and a multidisciplinary intervention but with a wide range of effect sizes. Five studies showed significant improvements in pain intensity and QOL, six studies observed significant improvements in disability. CONCLUSION: The studies that stated positive effects on work-related data differed between intervention programs and traditional care. A combination of activity, maintenance therapy, stretching, and manual therapy showed promising results in improving RTW. In addition, the relationship and mediation between employer/workplace and employee seems to be an important aspect of RTW. However, pain intensity, disability, and QOL were enhanced with interventions that included a high proportion of physical activity. However, the intervention programs differed widely, leading to the assumption that the treatment effect of the intervention programs is not established, yet.
Asas Dissenting Opinion Pada Pembuktian Perkara Dalam Putusan Pengadilan Tata Usaha Negara Tentang Sengketa Kepegawaian
Authors: Salim Choirul , Sainul  , Rima
Published: September 2023

The occurrence of differences of opinion is very likely to occur as a consequence of holding trials with the composition of the panel of judges. As happened in the employment dispute case at PTUN Bandar Lampung Number 7/G/2020/PTUN.BL. Where the plaintiff filed an objection regarding the object of the dispute which was decided when the plaintiff was still a Candidate for Civil Servants and did not have a certain position but only obeyed his superiors. The plaintiff received administrative sanctions for crimes that were considered disproportionate to the crimes committed by his superiors. Of the three judges who received and examined this case, there was one judge who had a dissenting opinion in deciding the case. Therefore, the researcher conducted an in-depth analysis of the differences in opinion of the judges. The result of this study is that if there is a difference of opinion between the judges in the PTUN decision on employment disputes, voting or the most votes are taken according to the principle in determining a decision if there is a dissenting opinion.
PENERAPAN SANKSI HUKUM TERHADAP PENCEMARAN LINGKUNGAN
Authors: Anggrainy Rae - , Safitri Khansa Kamila
Published: September 2023

Masalah lingkungan hidup menjadi masalah global yang melibatkan hampir semua negara termasuk Indonesia. Kerusakan lingkungan hidup atau pencemaran dan dampak yang ditimbulkan disuatu negara, akan dirasakan oleh negara di mana pencemaran atau kerusakan lingkungan terjadi, akan tetapi juga akan dirasakan oleh negara lain. Diperlukan suatu penanganan yang serius untuk menangani masalah pencemaran lingkungan, yaitu dengan adanya regulasi mengenai lingkungan hidup. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan studi pustaka. Pendekatan penelitian ini adalah kualitatif, dengan jenis deskriptif-analisisPenegakan hukum lingkungan dapat dilakukan dengan cara menerapkan sanksi administratif, perdata, dan pidana. Penerapan sanksi yang pertama dilakukan seharusnya adalah sanksi administratif, yang dapat meliputi: (1) pemberian teguran keras (2) pembayaran uang paksaan (dwangsom) (3) penangguhan berlakunya izin (4) pencabutan izin. Undang Undang PPLH menerapkan sistem penerapan sanksi administratif sebagai langkah awal penegakan hukum lingkunganDalam penerapannya, sangat dibutuhkan partisipasi atau peran serta dari masyarakat kita dalam mendukung pelestarian fungsi lingkungan hidup, partisipasi dari pejabat yang berwenang melalui aturan yang berlaku. Kendala-kendala yang dihadapi dalam pengelolaan lingkungan hidup meliputi bahwa peraturan perundang-undangan mengenai pengelolaan lingkungan hidup yang ada, perlu lebih tegas lagi dan penerapan sanksi yang melanggar ketentuan mengenai pengelolaan lingkungan hidup harus lebuh ditegakkan.
Perencanaan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS) Untuk Pompa Irigasi Sawah Di Desa Ulak Aurstanding Kecamatan Pemulutan Selatan Kabupaten Ogan Ilir
Authors: Alam Izzul Fazlul , Azis Abdul , Perawati Perawati
Published: September 2023

Sawah di Desa Ulak Aurstanding Kecamatan Pemulutan Selatan Kabupaten Ogan Ilir merupakan jenis sawah lebak dengan luas ±20 ha. Pengelolaan air pada lahan sawah tersebut belum dilakukan secara optimal, sehingga petani masih melakukan kegiatan tanam satu kali dalam setiap tahunnya, yang disebabkan terjadinya genangan air yang tinggi pada saat musim hujan dan kekeringan pada saat musim kemarau. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk membantu petani dalam mengairi sawah adalah pemanfaatan pompa air bertenaga surya, agar dapat meningkatkan produktivitas dan dapat menjadi solusi untuk mengatasi kekurangan air saat musim kemarau. Untuk memenuhi kebutuhan air lahan sawah seluas 20 ha diperlukan pompa dengan kapasitas 11,85 kW dengan debit air sebesar 0,1344 m³/s. Maka dibutuhkan 2 unit pompa dengan kapasitas 7,5 kW per pompa dengan debit air yang dihasilkan dari 2 unit pompa yaitu 0,1667 m³/s. Untuk memenuhi total daya 2 unit pompa tersebut dibutuhkan 50 unit panel surya dengan kapasitas 500 Wp per panel. Maka untuk sistem penyimpanannya dibutuhkan 56 unit baterai 12 V 300 A, sedangkan untuk mengatur sistem penyimpanan baterai digunakan SCC agar tidak terjadi over charging. Listrik yang dihasilkan oleh panel surya dan baterai harus dikonversikan dari listrik DC menjadi listrik AC yang dibutuhkan pompa, maka digunakan 2 unit inverter dengan kapasitas 10 kW per inverter. Sistem pengairan yang akan digunakan adalah sistem pengairan permukaan yang akan dibagi menjadi saluran irgasi primer dan sekunder, total debit air yang dapat ditampung dalam saluran irigasi ini sebanyak 2.257 m³. Perencanaan Sistem PLTS ini memiliki 5 komponen utama dengan total biaya sebesar Rp. 411.074.582.
Pragmatic Syncretism in the Use of Hedges (Based on Russian Thesis Reviews)
Authors: Viktorova E. Yu.
Published: September 2023

Introduction. The article deals with pragmatic syncretism and syncretic aspects  of hedges – words and phrases  used to mitigate claims, that is make them vaguer, more tentative  and more uncertain. Hedges are looked upon as a type of discourse markers which are focused on the writer-reader interaction  and the writer’s self-presentation.

Methodology and sources. The research is based  on the speech  genre of the official thesis review known for its especially mitigated language, which may be determined  by publicity of thesis  defences at a viva voce in Russia, positive evaluation of thesis  made at a predefence stage and potential personal relations of the degree seeker, their supervisor and the reviewer. The corpus  of 64  reviews (about  90 000  words) written by Russian scholars  was analyzed including reviews in linguistics, literature studies, history, physics, chemistry and medicine.

Results and discussion. The author introduces  the notion of pragmatic syncretism  which involves the  merging  or  assimilation  of  several  pragmatic  functions  performed   by one linguistic unit while realizing several illocutionary tasks. The research allowed to single out two varieties  of hedges:  1) single purpose  hedges  aimed only at mitigation of claims and 2) general purpose hedges aimed at mitigation of claims together with some other interactive task. Among these  additional tasks are the following: authorization  (self-mentions), performative, evaluative in relation both to the proposition or to the words used by the author. According to the quantitative analysis, syncretic hedges  make up 52 % of all hedges  used in the  reviews.  The author  provides  the  pragmatically  oriented  analysis  of syncretic  hedges realizing strategies of indetermination, subjectivisation  and depersonalization. Strategies  of subjectivisation  and depersonalization are registered  as most frequent.

Conclusion.  It is emphasized  that hedges  are predisposed  to syncretic usage  due to their inherent  modal meanings which are realized integrally and which are, therefore, difficult to specify. The ontological ground of this tendency  is associated with the symbiotic nature  of human  thinking where  rational  and  sensuous  baselines   are  naturally  and  productively reconciled.
Moral Agency Conditions: Moral Agent, Limited Moral Agent, Quasi-Moral Agent
Authors: Glebova S. V. , Perova N. V.
Published: September 2023

Introduction. The concept  of “moral agent” and its boundaries  are  not  currently  clearly defined.  Given the  connection between  moral  agency  and moral  responsibility,  it seems necessary to introduce  a clear  definition of “moral agent”, as  well as  to differentiate  the types of moral agency. The hypothesis  of this article is that although the notion of a moral agent in itself is rather limited, there  are a number of “borderline” groups, the definition of the status of which needs to be clarified.

Methodology and sources. The article  provides an ethical  and philosophical  analysis of approaches to the definition of a moral agency, a comparative  analysis of the concepts of a moral agent and a moral subject,  as well as approaches to determining the moral statuses of  various  “borderline”  groups  in the  context  of  the  works  of  J.  MacMurray, A.  Taylor, I. Kant, M Rowlands, J. Searle and others.

Results and discussion. The article  presents an  analysis  of  the  definitions  of a “moral agent”, highlights the key features  that make it possible  to speak of a moral agency as an independent  moral  concept,  as  well as  determine  the  conditions  for the  onset  of moral agency.  To differentiate  the  types  of moral  agents,  the  article  introduces  the  concept  of “limited moral agent” to denote  the special status of children and the mentally ill. Evidence is provided that  people  belonging  to  these  categories may have  the  status  of  a  moral agent, although not to the extent  that this status  initially implies. As part of the definition of artificial intelligence as a “quasi-moral agent”, the key features  of AI in the framework of moral communication  between  AI and a person are identified.

Conclusion.  Based  on the  analysis, the  article proposes a number  of requirements for a moral  agency.  Based  on these  requirements, it is proposed  to  distinguish such  types  of moral agency as a limited moral agent, including children and the mentally ill, as well as a quasi-moral agent, which is an artificially created  agent, including artificial intelligence.
The Interpretation of “diaspora” in Chinese Language: its Diversity and Influence on Social Theory and Practice
Authors: Van N. , Leonteva E. O.
Published: September 2023

Introduction. The Chinese language, unlike Russian, has several terms,  denoting different statuses of Chinese migrants, but there  is no term  such as “diaspora”. These  features  are interpreted  by the  authors  along the  lines of social ontology as independent  sociological concepts, constructing  particular migrant groups. The article’s oobjective  is to show their internal coherence and correlation  with the notion  of “diaspora” as well as to outline the difficulties and problems  occurring  as  the  result  of the  interaction  between  researchers dealing with the topic. The relevance of the study stems  from the fact that researchers have paid little attention  to differences in national academic  discourses  that are meanwhile very important because intercultural differences can only be negotiated  if there  is an understanding  of what they are.  With regard  to diaspora  discussions,  this understanding has  yet to be  developed.  The article  shows  that  in diaspora  studies  there  is a language barrier,  which at the  moment  is currently an impassable obstacle for authors  who write about the diaspora in different languages.

Methodology and sources. To work on the article, the authors  used a discursive analysis of academic  texts  on Chinese migration and Chinese migrants, as well as dictionaries  and official documents  such as the Large Chinese-Russian Dictionary, the Tsihai Dictionary (辞海 ci hai – Sea of words), the Large Russian Encyclopedia, State Council resolutions, and Chinese legislation.

Results and  discussion. The treatment of 10 terms  replacing the notion of “diaspora” in Chinese language is disclosed. The authors  describe  characteristic features  of each group. It is illustrated that there is a linguistic asymmetry, as a result of which the European notion of  “diaspora”  receives  specific  connotations  when  translated   into  Chinese  that  cannot account  all the  features  of this community,  thus  in the  Chinese  academic  discourse  the substitution   with  the  most  important   from  the  translator   and  editor's   point  of  view equivalent (the situation “instead of diaspora”) is made.

Conclusion.  It  is concluded  that  in Chinese,  through  translation,  the  author  expresses important  features of  the  migrant  community,  emphasising  either  its  closeness, or  its distance to the “diaspora” status.
The Case of African International Students in China at the Height of COVID-19
Authors: Agyenim-Boateng Raymond , Watson Ashley
Published: September 2023

This scholarly reflection centers the experiences of African international students hosted in China during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Media coverage and photos of African student maltreatment during the first and second waves of COVID-19 are compiled after a cursory commentary of Sino-African relations. In the midst of soaring anti-Asian hatred around the world, African international students were discriminated against and subject to inhumane treatment across China. We acknowledge both of these violences coexist and call on critical interculturalist and agents of internationalization to consider issues of global anti-blackness and adopt an intersectional lens in studying international students’ experiences.
Pengaruh Penambahan Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) pada Biofoam dari Tepung Biji Nangka dan Ampok Jagung dengan Metode Thermopressing
Authors: Fitrianti Yanis , Azzahra Rheisya Talitha , Kusumawati Endang , Keryanti
Published: September 2023

Starch and fiber-based biofoam as a solution to replace the role of styrofoam. However, the biofoam still unqualified as a good foam characteristic. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) is added to improve the physical characteristics of biofoam. This study aims to determine the effect of PVOH addition on the quality of starch-based biofoam from jackfruit seeds and corn hominy. The gelatinization process was carried out using a mixer in 350 rpm speed at 100 °C for 5 minutes, then moulded in a thermopressing unit for 25 minutes at 100 °C. The characteristics of the material with amylose and amylopectin contents 17.30% and 31.60% respectively and corn hominy's fiber content at 2.72%. The best PVOH addition was 10% addition based on its characteristics from parameters such as water absorption, density, and biodegradability were close to Synbra Technology’s standard. However, all the physical and mechanical characteristics of the produced biofoam still can't reach the standard.
Señales de precios de la electricidad a largo plazo para la transición energética
Authors: Martín Martínez María Jesús
Published: September 2023

La descarbonización de las economías europeas a 2050 va a requerir unas señales de precios de mercado de electricidad de corto y de largo plazo transparentes y líquidas para conseguir la reacción de los agentes económicos y lograr los objetivos pretendidos. Se hace necesario un diseño europeo coherente de los distintos mecanismos de cobertura a plazo de electricidad, que se adapte a las necesidades de los distintos sistemas eléctricos en la transición energética.
Word Map as Tool in Improving Vocabulary
Authors: Kyamko Louie Nikki , Sumicad Rulthan , Belleza Clanch Dayve , Sadoguio Ivory
Published: September 2023

The study's aim is to determine the effectiveness of word maps in improving students' vocabulary skills at the University of Cebu - Main Campus, A.Y. 2020-2021. Based on the findings, a vocabulary enhancement plan was proposed. Specifically, the study sought answers to the pre-test scores of the control and experimental groups, the post-test scores of the two groups, the significant difference between their pre-test scores, the significant difference between their pretest-posttest scores, and the significant difference between their post-test scores. A quasi-experimental method is used for the control and experimental groups, with vocabulary questions and word maps. There were 40 students in Lit 11 World Literature subject. The experimental group was treated with a word map, while the control group was taught using the traditional lecture method. Pre-test and post-test evaluations were used to measure the student's academic performance for both groups. The world map has proven effective in improving students’ vocabulary skills. Students are able to connect the relationships of ideas, facts, and terms within a learning task, as well as to connect prior knowledge and new knowledge and provide a structure for thinking and writing. In order to utilize word maps as an essential teaching and reading strategy, a syllabus enrichment was proposed.
THE FEATURES OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ROAD REPAIR OR RECONSTRUCTION
Authors: Mamonov K. , Kovalchuk V. , Troian V.
Published: September 2023

This study formulates some of the actual problems that arise during engineering and geodetic survey for designing road repair and reconstruction. An analysis of the regulatory requirements currently in force in Ukraine for carrying out this type of work has been carried out, it has also been concluded that at present they do not keep up with the latest technologies. Studied publications describing the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Classified navigation satellite receivers are installed on UAVs, for the purpose of determining coordinates. Particular attention is paid to the installation on the carrier of geodetic class navigation equipment using kinematic GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technologies, such as RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and PPK (Post-Processing Kinematic). These technologies allow us to determine the spatial coordinates of the centers of photos at the time of photographing with centimeter accuracy, which greatly simplifies the adjustment of digital photogrammetric models and increases their accuracy. But the most important advantage is a significant reduction in field surveying, which makes them less expensive and more efficient overall. In the course of the study, it was found that in conditions of limited access to nearby territories, insufficient stability of the results of determining the centers of images can affect the final quality of products. For cases where the maximum achievable accuracy is at the limit of the possibility of photogrammetric technology, the removal of the most critical elements is proposed to be combined by combining aerial photography technologies with ground technologies. The road’s hard surface surveying can be performed by ground geodetic methods (tacheometric or GNSS), and by modern laser scanning. At the same time, the adjacent territory, regarding the shooting of elements of which less stringent requirements are established, can be worked out by aerial photography. In further studies, it is necessary to determine the conditions for achieving the maximum accuracy of UAV photogrammetry.
Keywords: aerial photography, photogrammetry, geodetic survey, reconstruction of highways.
MONITORING IS ONE OF THE MAIN SAFETY FACTORS OF TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITIES
Authors: Palchenko O.
Published: September 2023

Tailings or tails are a common byproduct of metal and mineral extraction. Typically, from ore-dressing and processing enterprises, tailings are pumped into tailings storage facilities (TSFs) which are constructed using earth-filled dams. Under improper management, tailings can have a systematic adverse impact on the environment, human health, and safety. Besides, sewage pollution and dust emissions can be potentially toxic to humans, animals, or plants. One of the key challenges currently faced by the mining sector is the industry-wide initiative to implement the most effective and efficient methods for monitoring tailings storage facilities.
In the event of the physical destruction of a tailings storage facility, there can arise acute and potentially very dangerous consequences. In such cases, liquid materials of TSF can inundate the environment causing significant impact and even loss of life. Managing tailings storage facilities during and after the completion of field development is a long-term responsibility of mining companies, and it is regulated by various normative systems.
TSF management should be effective throughout the entire operational lifespan, from the initial feasibility assessment of the project to the closure and post-closure.
Managing critical control means is one of the main tasks facing the mining and metallurgical industry, aiming to minimize the number of fatal cases and large-scale disasters. Therefore, the rational utilization of tailings storage facilities is an integral part of corporate operational and risk management strategies.
Managing critical control means is defined as an approach to managing low-probability, large-scale destructive events such as catastrophic accidents at tailings storage facilities. Achieving this goal requires technological efforts to utilize the most reliable methods for monitoring tailings storage facilities.
Keywords: tails, tailings storage facilities, monitoring.
A Healthy Game-Theoretic Evaluation of NATO and Indonesia's Policies in the Context of International Law
Authors: Komalasari Rita , Mustafa Cecep
Published: September 2023

This study examines the policies of two prominent actors, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Indonesia while considering their adherence to international law. The analysis is conducted through the lens of game theory, which provides a framework for evaluating strategic interactions in the cyber domain. This study aims to explore how game theory can be applied to assess the policies of NATO and Indonesia in combating and to establish the link between game-theoretic evaluation and conflict resolution in Indonesia's cyber landscape. By understanding strategic interactions and motivations of various actors, this study seeks to provide insights into fostering international cooperation, promoting responsible state behavior, and enhancing cybersecurity. This study employs a qualitative research design, relying on literature reviews, policy analyses, and case studies to examine the cybersecurity policies of NATO and Indonesia. Game theory serves as the primary analytical framework to model cyber conflicts and interactions between different actors. The policies of NATO and Indonesia are evaluated concerning cooperation, competition, and compliance with international law. The analysis reveals that both NATO and Indonesia employ distinct approaches to combating. NATO's collective response emphasizes coordination, information sharing, and cooperative defense strategies, reinforcing international cybersecurity efforts. On the other hand, Indonesia's response is shaped by its unique challenges and priorities, leading to tailored policies and collaborations. Game-theoretic evaluation establishes the importance of cooperation, deterrence, and adherence to international law in resolving conflicts arising from cyber threats in Indonesia. This research highlights the significance of international partnerships, capacity building, and context-specific best practices for a more secure digital environment in Indonesia and beyond. Ultimately, game-theoretic evaluation proves instrumental in shaping effective cybersecurity strategies and promoting responsible behavior in the ever-evolving cyber landscape.
Human Capacity Development as a Tool to Maximize the 2045 Demographic Bonus and Strengthen National Defense in Indonesia
Authors: Eze Henry Iheanacho , Almubaraq Hikmat Zakky , Perwita Anak Agung Bayu , Falefi Reinpal
Published: September 2023

Human capacity building offers an opportunity for Indonesia’s demography bonus and enhancement of national defense. This lofty goal necessitates this study to assess how human capacity development could be leveraged as a tool for the demographic bonus towards enhancing national defense. The study utilizes qualitative methodology in addressing the research objectives. To maximize a projected demographic bonus by 2045 for Indonesia, a key strategy for state defense is the maximization of human resources to ensure productivity. Three efforts to this effect have been identified and studied. The Merdeka Belajar (Independent Learning) curriculum and the Merdeka Kampus (Independent Campuses) initiative identified processes for educational reform in Indonesia to face the challenges of the demographic bonus in 2045. Another tangible means for human capacity development is the implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Project, which actualizes the values of Pancasila in the educational process and everyday life through student activities. The creation of excellent and competent human resources is not only to support the economic aspects and industry needs but also in the interests of national defense. The study concluded through holistic education, strengthened defense consciousness, industry-academia collaborations, and a persistent drive for leadership and values, Indonesia is not just preparing for a demographic bonus but 
Defense Philosophy Perspectives on the Action of the Indonesian Defense Forces Army (PETA) in Blitar in Indonesian History Education Curriculum
Authors: Firdaus Mochammad Ferdion , Sudarya Agus , Deksino George Royke
Published: September 2023

The action of the PETA Army in Blitar in the curriculum of history education in Indonesia is classified as a series of rebellion events. The usage of the phrase rebellion equates the PETA Army Action in Blitar with post-independence rebellion operations. Conceptually, this narrative raises the dilemmatic question of whether heroic actions can be considered acts of rebellion at the same time. From a defense science perspective, the discourse on acts of rebellion is classified as acts of insurgency. An act of rebellion is a criminal act that cannot be allowed. As a result, people are trapped in terms that have negative connotations in describing PETA's heroic struggle in Blitar. Therefore, this paper seeks to straighten out this perspective so that =narratives of history education can be in accordance with defense science. The method used in writing this research uses a descriptive qualitative research method with a literature study approach with a variety of literature on the philosophy of defense, philosophy of conflict, and philosophy of peace. The results show that rebellion against legitimate authorities can be categorized as a criminal act or social pathology and must be combated. Meanwhile, rebellion in the sense of revolution to achieve independence in the view of defense philosophy is an effort to achieve peace in the life and security of a nation. This kind of action is in accordance with defense objectives. Based on this, the actions taken by the PETA Army in Blitar were an independence movement to resist colonialism. This research encourages the adjustment of terms in the narrative of historical learning related to the actions of PETA soldiers in Blitar to be clearer, fairer, and more responsible
A STUDY OF THE MISTAKES IN THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE INDONESIAN MINOR THESIS’ TITLES IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDY PROGRAM IN POLITEKNIK LPKIA BANDUNG
Authors: Liong Tjang Kian
Published: September 2023

Students in the Business Administration Study Program in LPKIA Bandung must do their final projects as one of the requirements before graduating from the D-3 program. This final project is called minor thesis and is written in the Indonesian language. It is a custom practice that the titles and abstracts of the minor thesis be written in both Indonesian and English languages. As the students mostly have limitation in their capability to write in English, many of them just translate the titles and abstracts, for example by using the Google’s translation services. Hence, there is a great possibility the translation will be incorrect; some words or expressions may not be translated correctly to conduct the originally intended meanings of the authors. Additionally, it sometimes happens that students just misperceive the meanings of certain words, for instance, the Indonesian word ‘pengelolaan’ may simply be used and interpreted as ‘management’ while students may actually want to discuss about ‘penanganan’ or ‘handling’ of a certain task or procedure. This study uses the descriptive analysis method to unveil common mistakes made by students when translating their minor thesis’ titles from Indonesian to English, to discuss and offer better English choices of words for their translation, and to provide a reference so that students in the future can avoid similar mistakes when they write their minor thesis’ titles in English
FELICITY CONDITIONS IN SPEECH ACT FROM THE “KNIVES OUT” MOVIE: A PPRAGMATIC STUDY
Authors: Dianita Dianita , Sofyan Rivalda Achmad
Published: September 2023

This study is entitled "Felicity Conditions in Speech Acts from the "KNIVES OUT" Movie: A Pragmatic Study". The research method used is descriptive qualitative because this research aims to classify, explain and summarize an utterance that appears in a film. The source of the data taken is the utterances that appear in the transcript of the film Knives Out in 2019. Based on the analysis that has been carried out, a total of 45 data types of speech acts have been obtained that consisting in directive action 24 data appear in the film consisting of ordering, commanding, questioning, and requesting forms of speech (53.4%); 8 assertive action data consisting of stating, affirming, asserting (20%); then in commissive action found 7 data consisting of suggest, promise, warn, confirm, offer, and intend (15.5%); and finally, 5 data were found with expressive actions (11.1%) consisting of greeting, condolence, apologies, and thanking; However, in this study, there were no declarations made during the film (0%). Apart from that, the data sources that have been analyzed based on speech acts have fulfilled the conditions of felicity, including the preparatory condition, which contains 19 data (42.3%), Essential Condition 15 data (33.3%), Sincerity Condition 10 (22 .2%), and Propositional Content Condition as much as 1 data (2.2%). From these two discussions, the utterances in the directive action dominate more than the other actions, and the preparatory condition dominates the feeling condition
Kültürel Bir İnceleme: Pedagoji ve Eğitim Belgeselleri
Authors: Toprak Ziya , Yücel Volkan
Published: September 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı Türkiye’de eğitime ilişkin belgeseller olan 3 Saat: Bir ÖSS Belgeseli, İki Dil Bir Bavul ve Çöpte Dostoyevski Buldum filmlerinin karşılaştırmasını yapmak ve özelde belgesel filmlerin geneldeyse kültürel üretimin pedagojik boyutlarını tartışmaktır. Pedagojinin kültürel çalışmalar alanında mevcut teorik çerçevesi ve sonra kültürel üretimin örnek filmler ve sinema özelinde pedagojik yönü değerlendirilecektir. Türkiye’de belgesel üretimi sınırlı olduğu için eğitim alanında belgesel üretimi neredeyse yok gibidir. Eğitim belgeselleri üzerine yapılan çalışmalar da sınırlıdır. Çalışmada ayrıca, Türkiye’de eğitim alanında çekilmiş bu nadir belgeseller, B. Nichols'ın belgesel türleri analizi açısından değerlendirilmekte ve eğitimde sinemasal pedagojinin işlev, anlam ve boyutları incelenmektedir.
Çocuklar İçin Aidiyet Ölçeği: Geçerlilik Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: Tekerci Hacer
Published: September 2023

Bu çalışmada, erken dönemde çocukların aidiyet düzeylerini ölçmeye yönelik, “Çocuklar İçin Aidiyet Ölçeği”nin geliştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, okul öncesi eğitim kurumuna devam eden 48-72 ay aralığındaki 88 çocuk oluşturmaktadır. Ölçeğin güvenirlik ve geçerliliğinin sınanması için açımlayıcı faktör analizi ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Verilerin temel bileşen analizi için uygunluğunun sınanması için Kaiser Mayet Olkin ve Barlett Küresellik testleri uygulanmıştır. Ölçme sonuçlarının güvenirliği için ise ölçeğin cronbach alfa değerlerine bakılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonucunda, Kaiser Mayer Olkin değerinin .711 olduğu, Barlett Küresellik değerinin istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olduğu (p<.05) bulgusuna ulaşılmıştır. Gerçekleştirilen analizler sonucunda tek faktörlü yapının modelin %58, 105’ini açıkladığı görülmüştür. Bu bağlamda ilgili ölçme aracının geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olduğu söylenebilir.