bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Case Study of Inter-Institutional Collaboration - A tale of two cities?
Authors: McFarlane D. , Cano V. , Brown K.
Published: December 2024

This paper will discuss the extent to which institutions are ready for collaborative relationships and will consider the operational difficulties and complexities of communication between partners at an institutional level. The case will examine the relationship between members of academic staff at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCAL) and Queen Margaret University College (QMUC) within a collaborative research project in the area of web-based learning. Whilst this account presents merely the data of one web-based learning implementation, the nature of the problems suggest that they might not be unique across the sector.
Creating Effective Online Collaborative Educators
Authors: Prendergast Gerard A.
Published: December 2024

The early pioneers in online education tried to recreate the world that they were familiar with, the face-to-face classroom or lecture theatre, in cyberspace. There is now a recognition that this approach, to some extent, is limiting. We are starting to recognise that we need to change the way we think and operate, if we are to reap the benefits of Computer Mediated Communication as an educational tool.
When the movie camera was first invented, the early filmmakers filmed plays. It took a few years for them to learn how to exploit the power of the movie camera. If you look at how a film is made today and compare it with the production of a play, you will find that there are some significant differences. Some of the core features in the production of plays and films remain the same. The movie camera permits a great many additional techniques to be exploited. This has resulted, over time, in a whole new way of operating, in order to exploit the medium fully. With the medium of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) we are still developing educational techniques that will reap the learning benefits that the medium may offer.
Networked Communication and the Collaborative Development of Written Expression at Key Stage Three
Authors: Walker S. Aisha , Pilkington Rachel M.
Published: December 2024

In Britain's inner cities, there are many children with a 'literacy deficit• whose educational potential may not be fulfilled because they lack skills for communication through written language. Previous research suggests that computer-mediated communication (CMC) may encourage the development of literacy skills by increasing motivation and enhancing inclusive participation in text-based discussion. A study was carried out to explore the effect of text-based CMC on the literacy skills of a group of key-stage three children. The results showed improvements in fluency, confidence, argumentation and awareness of audience.
Web-Based Learning
Authors: Williams Peter
Published: December 2024

This paper considers some issues related to a web-based vocational course in management for small businesses. Aspects of size are examined: the size of the working groups, the size of the course units and the scale of the support infrastructure needed. These aspects appear to have had an important bearing upon the targeting of course materials to clients and upon client retention. On the basis of this experience plans are outlined which aim to improve the effectiveness of client-client and tutor-client communication and to make the course attractive and useful to a wider market.
European Co-Operation through "Interactive Storytelling" in the European Virtual Training College
Authors: Harnischmacher Christoph , Rauter Ulrich
Published: December 2024

This article on the SOCRATES project "CJ. Communication, Collaboration, Community Development - Impacting Education in Networked Learning for Disadvantaged Young People" focuses especially on the relationship between Open Learning and Lernzielorientierter Unterricht in a European collaboration process. It highlights the question of compatibility of virtual classrooms and real classrooms in a learning and teaching culture of disadvantaged youths and their teachers. Looking back on our project that started at the end of '98 we try to describe a few discoveries.
Project partners from Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic are working together in the CJ project addressing directly teachers who are working with disadvantaged young people. It tries to develop a method of Open and Distance Leaming, "Interactive Storytelling", that reflects the special needs of our target groups and the different styles of teachers. Main aims are:

Development of ODL for youth at risk
Focus on active use of Multimedia and Internet as communication and production environments
Establishing a European working context between institutions supporting youth at risk
Empowering teachers to link the real classroom with virtual classrooms
Giving shareable form to collective thought using a Shared Thinking approach
Authors: Bowskill Nicholas
Published: December 2024

This paper introduces the practice and theoretical framework for a new generative learning environment that creates shareable electronic artefacts from reflective dialogue across a whole group. These artefacts are quantitative and qualitative representations of student experience. By grouping these student-generated products new measures of student experience are created that inform both research and development. This approach created by the author is called Shared Thinking. This research is an interdisciplinary PhD study, funded by the Kelvin Smith scholarship, at the University of Glasgow. The PhD is based in the Faculty of Education with supervision shared with Psychology and Computing Science. Collating the different ideas discussed here, this study involves the use of electronic voting systems (EVS) technology in the face to face classroom; the use of a whole-group protocol (specifically a snowball or pyramid group-discussion technique); and the use of voting to generate an electronic shareable synthesis that can function as a mediating artefact (Anderson et al., 2006; Conole, 2008). The snowball group-discussion technique used here works by sharing the individual perspective, firstly by inviting each person to write down their view. Individuals then share their ideas within and between small groups until the whole class perspective is generated. This protocol works as a thinking routine much in the same way as Exploratory Talk (Wegerif, 2009). The mix of the snowball technique and the use of technology equates to a dialogical space (Mercer, 2000). However, the intention to collaboratively generate a whole-group perspective, as a synthesis of reflective conversations, changes things. This intention creates a learning disposition of collective curiosity and cooperative inquiry (Heron & Reason, 2006). Researchers and subjects work together to produce visible solutions to authentic problems. This learning disposition and the co-construction of a mediating artefact together transform the possibilities for learning, dialogue and participation. The 'dialogical space' becomes a 'generative environment' (Grabinger, 2000) that produces a mediating electronic synthesis for participants and vicarious learners (McKendree, Lee, Dineen & Mayes, 1998). This is participation-reification as a process and product with all the consequent implications for knowledge-building and knowledge-management (Wenger, 1998). I have called this new generative environment and socio-cultural practice, Shared Thinking. This environment contains a space, a structure, a reflective dialogue, a disposition, a purpose and a shareable product. This, in turn, informs the development of a shared understanding of the social, cognitive and developmental context.
Post-Marketing Quality Control of Different Brands of Paracetamol and Paracetamol Plus Caffeine Tablets Available in Libyan Markets
Authors: Zaema Elbaroudi
Published: December 2024

Paracetamol (PA) is a widely used non-prescription analgesic and antipyretic medicine. This active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) available alone or in a combination formula as with caffeine (CA). Hence, it is essential to evaluate and compare the quality control parameters for different brands of paracetamol and paracetamol+caffeine tablets in order to assess their effectiveness. This study tested six tablets’ brands have both formulations, which are popular brands available in Tripoli retail pharmacies. Physical and chemical parameters were examined as a post marketing evaluation. The chemical tests included identification by Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and assay of drug content using UV-Vis spectroscopy for tablets of paracetamol labeled with A1, B1 and C1. However, physical analysis done for both brands, that containing paracetamol only (A1, B, and C1) and tablets of paracetamol plus caffeine (A2, B2 and C2), which included evaluation of appearance, weight variation, hardness, disintegration time and dissolution test. The results obtained showed that all the brands showed acceptable parameters according to Pharmacopeial specifications, and showed diverse physical properties. All brands demonstrated sufficient mechanical strength to resist fracture and crumbling. Additionally, samples were in compliance with the specifications of disintegration time and weight variation test. However, the chemical testing for the percent content according to BP2008 showed that product B1 was not comply with pharmacopoeia specifications with lowest API content of 91.2%. On the other hand, dissolution test revealed that the sample A2 (99%), C2(100%) paracetamol/caffeine had better release at 40 mints than brand A1(90%), C1(96%) tablets containing paracetamol only. Whereas, brands B2 (92.2%) paracetamol/caffeine tablets dissolved in slower rate compared with brand B1(92.76%) containing paracetamol alone. The results of this study indicated that the brands of Paracetamol and paracetamol combined with caffeine tablets available in the Tripoli drug market cannot be used interchangeably.
How can libraries empathize with their usersand transform their digital experiences?
Authors: Zargaryan Tatevik
Published: December 2024

Թվային աշխարհը և արհեստական բանականությունը շատ արագ զարգանում և փոխակերպում են ծառայությունները։ Ինչպե՞ս կարող են գրադարանները ապրումակցել իրենց օգտատերերին և փոխակերպել իրենց թվային փորձառությունները։ ՀԲԸՄ Փափազյան գրադարանի Ակադեմիական աջակցության և Համակարգերի էլեկտրոնային ծառայությունների բաժնի աշխատակիցները կատարել են հետազոտություններ և կիրառել են նոր մոտեցումներն ու գործիքները՝ գրադարանի վեբկայքի և օգտատերերի փորձառության վերաձևավորման համար։ Օգտագործվել է դիզայն մտածողության մեթոդաբանությունը՝ օգտատերերին հասկանալու, նրանց կարիքներն ու խնդիրները պարզելու համար։ Հարցումներն ու Google Analitycs-ը կիրառվել են տվյալներ հավաքելու, արդյունքները վերլուծելու և դրանք կիրառելի ծառայությունների վերածելու նպատակով։ Figma-ն օգտագործվել է կայքի օգտատերերի հոսքերի և բովանդակության դասավորության նախատիպեր մշակելու համար։
The rapid evolution of the digital world and artifical intelligence(AI) is reshaping services across industries, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, personalization, and innovation. How can libraries empathize with their users and transform their digital experiences? AGBU Papazian Library Academic Support and Systems and Electronic Services staff conducted research and applied new approaches and tools to redesign the library’s website and user experience. Design Thinking methodology was used to understand users, identify their needs and problems. Surveys and Google Analytics were used to collect data, analyze the results, and turn them into usable services. Figma was used to prototype the website’s user flows and content layout.
À la recherche de la raison d’être des termes d’un domaine de spécialité : de l’intérêt d’une approche diachronique
Authors: Resche Catherine
Published: December 2024

Cet article s’inscrit dans le cadre général des études des variétés spécialisées de la langue, ici l’anglais, pour ce qui concerne le domaine de l’économie, et plus précisément les sous‑domaines du management des entreprises et de la finance. Le constat d’un foisonnement récent de termes ayant pour dénominateur commun les notions de responsabilité et de durabilité a servi de point de départ à la démarche adoptée. Bien que l’étude d’une langue ne puisse se limiter à l’examen de termes, ces derniers constituent une porte d’entrée privilégiée vers l’histoire des idées dans un domaine de la connaissance, et vers la culture et les pratiques d’une communauté donnée, pour peu que l’on adopte une approche diachronique et contextuelle. L’enquête menée sur deux horizons temporels différents (en termes de décennies et de siècles) souligne l’avantage d’un regard rétrospectif pour mieux comprendre les phénomènes présents et enrichir les connaissances des domaines et milieux concernés. Les pistes explorées permettent aussi d’envisager la notion de variabilité des termes comme une richesse, puisqu’elle constitue un indice quant à l’évolution d’un domaine spécialisé, disciplinaire ou professionnel. L’axe diachronique permet de suivre le cheminement complexe des idées qui ont abouti à l’apparition des termes, ainsi que l’itinéraire qu’ils empruntent ensuite et qui nous renseigne aussi sur l’évolution de la société, et sur la façon dont les milieux spécialisés répondent aux nouvelles normes et aux attentes du public.
Diachronie courte et pluridisciplinarité. Observer l’émergence d’une nouvelle discipline : l’exobiologie
Authors: Picton Aurélie , Condamines Anne
Published: December 2024

Cet article propose d’alimenter la réflexion sur les dynamiques des fonctionnements linguistiques à l’œuvre en diachronie courte, dans un contexte de pluridisciplinarité. À travers l’exemple de l’exobiologie, une discipline émergente qui implique notamment la rencontre entre la chimie, la biologie, l’astronomie et la géologie, ce travail vise à identifier la nature des évolutions en jeu entre trois ouvrages publiés entre 2001 et 2009, en français, dans ce domaine. Dans une perspective de terminologie textuelle, trois sous-corpus diachroniques sont comparés de manière outillée, en collaboration étroite avec les spécialistes du domaine. La diachronie très courte choisie est particulièrement pertinente dans ce contexte : d’une part, l’exobiologie est une discipline qui évolue très rapidement ; d’autre part, il existe une conscience forte, chez les chercheuses et chercheurs impliqués en exobiologie, du besoin d’accompagner rapidement la réflexion interdisciplinaire. Cette étude permet donc de mettre en lumière les évolutions et fonctionnements repérables en corpus sur une si courte période, sur la pertinence de la diachronie courte pour l’étude des langues de spécialité, ainsi que l’implication des spécialistes dans ce type de contexte scientifique.
Unraveling Alzheimer's disease heterogeneity:
Authors:   , Vromen Eleonora Maria
Published: December 2024

CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the heterogeneous nature of AD encompasses many aspects, including genetic factors, core biomarkers in CSF and disease trajectories. While core pathologies of AD include amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, patients differ in other ongoing disease processes, which may require personalized therapies.
Make me a star
Authors: Šmalcelj Novaković Pia , Rapan Papeša Anita
Published: December 2024

Earrings with a star-shaped pendant (also mentioned in literature as zvjezdolike, Ohrringe mit Sternzier, and Ohrringe mit Sternverzierung) are one of the rare types in the Avar cultural circle to which researchers pay special attention and dedicate separate papers. In recent times, archaeological research on the Avar Period in Croatia has made significant progress, primarily in processing previous results and discovering new sites in the eastern parts of the country, and especially in the easternmost parts, the area of Western Syrmia (Srijem). Renewed research efforts in the microregion brought to light a relatively wide variety of such earrings with diverse morphological characteristics and decoration, as well as material choices and, accordingly, production methods. This study aims to assess hoop earrings with a star-shaped pendant as markers of status and identity using existing typology and models while emphasising the differences in their production and materials, as well as the late 8th-century fashion trends.
The problem of ‘Epipalaeolithic’ in the Carpathian Basin
Authors: Szegedi Kristóf István , Lengyel György , Marton Tibor
Published: December 2024

In the 1950s, a few hundred knapped stone artefacts were found at the Hont-Várhegy site during field surveys. The characteristics of the finds led Miklós Gábori to conclude that the assemblage represents the ‘Epipalaeolithic’ and the survival of the Gravettian with Swiderian traditions into the Late Glacial period. Research in recent years has cast doubt on the concept of the ‘Epipaleolithic’ in relation to the inner parts of the Carpathian Basin. Thus, the re-evaluation of the finds became necessary. The current article presents a techno-typological review of the finds of Hont-Várhegy, proving that the archaeological and cultural integrity of the lithic assemblages in focus is low and that the finds could be dated to the Middle and Upper Palaeolithic and probably the Neolithic or the Copper Age.
X-ray and neutron radiography of Late Bronze Age weapons and armour from Western Hungary
Authors: Tarbay János Gábor , Kis Zoltán , Maróti Boglárka
Published: December 2024

The study introduces 2D images of X-ray and neutron radiography analyses carried out on Late Bronze Age Transdanubian combat weapons, a potential shield fragment, armour, and helmet fragments. The results were provided in the framework of the ‘Technology, Use and Manipulation of Weapons from Late Bronze Age Transdanubia’ research programme (2020–2024). The studied finds originate from different sites and contexts: a rapier (Keszthely), swords (Nagydém A-B, Tab), spearheads (Bonyhád area, Budakeszi A-B, Celldömölk Ság Hill II, Keszőhidegkút, Pölöske), an arrowhead (Pázmándfalu III), a ‘helmet’ (Keszőhidegkút), a cuirass (Pázmándfalu I/II), a ‘cuirass/helmet’ (Szentgáloskér), a ‘shield’ (Szentgáloskér), and a dagger (Tahitótfalu). Using methods less applied in Bronze Age research in Hungary, we provided new results on the casting technology of these objects, casting defects, and production techniques and repairs of sheet metal objects.
Central places or ritual places and the oldest hillforts in Slavic territory in Central and Eastern Europe (5th/6th–7th centuries)
Authors: Szmoniewski Bartłomiej Szymon
Published: December 2024

Besides the open settlements commonly linked with Early Slavs, another settlement type, consisting of a hillfort-like part and some small hamlets in its vicinity, is also present in the 5th/6th–7th-century AD archaeological record of Eastern and Central Europe, with concentrations in the Upper Dnieper and Middle Daugava basins. A part of these ‘hillforts’ probably served basic defensive purposes, providing shelter for the nearby communities in times of danger (Shmidt 2003, 22–23). Another use of such hillforts along the upper course of the Dnieper was suggested by Tret’yakov (Третьяков), who referred to them as ‘sanctuary hillforts’ (Tret’yakov 1958). In light of recent research, some of these sites were really used for purposes other than defence, related to the religious and funerary realm instead. By systematising and completing earlier descriptions, the hillforts in focus – of this latter type – can be characterised by their setting (rising above the surrounding landscape), specific layout of their interior, insignificant defence abilities, presence of layers with burnt bones (including humans), and the presence of artefacts (including imports and items associated with non-agricultural activities) otherwise unusual in the find material of the cultures emerging at the beginning of the Early Middle Ages in Central and East Europe (Dulinicz 2000, 85). These hillforts were likely multifunctional, serving diverse purposes and always adapting to actual demand.
Study on the Applicability of Deep Learning-Based Microscope for Wire Arc Melting Mark Identification Using the Delphi Method
Authors:   National Fire Research Institute of Korea, Choi Bok Moo , Hong Sun Mun
Published: December 2024

This study aims to validate the applicability of a deep-learning-based microscope for identifying melting marks on wires and proposes an implementation plan through a Delphi study involving fire investigators. An analysis of 26 wires collected from actual fire scenes showed a 92.3% agreement rate between the deep-learning-based microscope and metallurgical examination results, suggesting the potential applicability of the plan. A three-round Delphi study confirmed the need for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and technical improvements. The introduction of a deep learning-based microscope is expected to enhance the diagnostic capabilities of entry-level fire investigators, reduce assessment time, and improve administrative efficiency.
A Study on the Detectable Period and Forensic Techniques of Oil Fire Evidence
Authors:   National Fire Research Institute of Korea, Kim Jin Soo
Published: December 2024

In the event of an oil fire, oil may not be found at the site because it was initially ignited, completely burned, easily flushed, or evaporated until the fire investigator arrived at the site after the occurrence of the fire. In investigating the causes of a fire, collecting evidence from oil fragments is very important for measuring and analyzing the oil composition. Therefore, an experimental study was conducted on how long the oil components can be measured with a symptom detector from the evidence of the debris collected from an oil fire, Based on an analysis of fire cases and investigations, the results were derived through a reproduction experiment. The oil detection period differed according to the fire extinguishing method and increased with natural, extinguishing, suffocation extinguishing, and using drinking water. In the case of suffocation extinguishing using a cover, the oil content could be measured for up to 12 days. The applicable identification technique was presented to strengthen the oil fire detection ability of fire investigators.
An Analysis of Health Damage Impacts on Local Residents by Type of Greenhouse Gas Caused by 2023 Large-Scale Wildfire in Hongseong
Authors:   National Fire Research Institute of Korea, Son Su-Yeon , Lim Soo-Hee
Published: December 2024

This study assessed the health impacts of greenhouse gases released by the 2023 large-scale Hongseong wildfire on local residents. Key greenhouse gases produced by wildfires: CO₂, CO, CH₄, N₂O, NO, and NO₂, were selected, and their emissions were quantified using the wildfire emission standards of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Through ALOHA modeling, the toxicity and flammability risk ranges for each gas were calculated to analyze their potential health effects on residents. The findings suggest that wildfire-related greenhouse gases may be particularly harmful to the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. Proactive measures are essential to protect local communities from future wildfires.
Effects of Hands-on Safety Education Program on High-School Students’ Fire-Safety Awareness
Authors:   National Fire Research Institute of Korea, Park Chan-gon
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to introduce the development and application of a hands-on safety education program in a unit school and to analyze the effect of the program on fire-safety awareness among high-school students. Sixty first-year high-school students in Gyeonggi-do, Korea are classified into two groups: 30 experimental students who participated in a hands-on safety education program and 30 control students who participated in a theoretical safety education program. The study analyzes the changes in students’ fire-safety awareness through pre-, post-, and follow-up tests and shows that hands-on safety education is more effective than theoretical safety education in improving fire-safety awareness. In particular, the subdomains of fire-safety awareness, such as fire prevention, fire preparedness, and direct response to fire, improved, and the effect is maintained after 39 days. Theoretical safety education improved fire prevention as well, although its effect weakened after 38 days. This study emphasizes the importance of implementing and expanding hands-on safety education in unit schools and suggests the necessity for policy changes to strengthen hands-on safety education.
Narrativas científico-sociales y sociedad en Chile : Vicente Sisto y la relación entre trabajo y subjetividad: un análisis de la producción teórica entre los años 2009-2020
Authors: Castillo Pablo
Published: December 2024

El presente articulo tiene la finalidad de someter a revisión el desarrollo teórico e investigativo del autor Vicente Sisto a la luz de los cambios en los estudios críticos en Chile. Como eje central se tomará la relación entre trabajo docente y subjetividad en el contexto que Sisto denomina sociedades liberales avanzadas. Se analizó un corpus textual total de 15 artículos académicos publicados entre 2009 y 2020 que tuvieron por objetivo revisar las políticas del denominado new management y las prácticas narrativas en torno a la desregulación laboral en Chile. Además, se realizó una entrevista en profundidad a Vicente Sisto. Entre los hallazgos se destaca que el relato científico-social posee particularidades que lo hacen propio de una narrativa y una epistemología crítica, orientándose hacia una apuesta en la cual las comunidades toman el relevo como centro de la actividad intelectual y como horizonte normativo para el ordenamiento de la sociedad.
Félix Weil y los orígenes de la Teoría Crítica
Authors: Gandarilla Salgado José Guadalupe
Published: December 2024

En el centenario del Instituto de Investigación Social, se rastrea el papel de Félix Weil en los orígenes de la Teoría Crítica. Se describe el contexto europeo luego de la revolución rusa y la etapa que fincó los cimientos de esa corriente intelectual. Se recupera una historia cuyas piezas arman un relato en que una escuela de pensamiento del Norte global muestra su asociación al mundo periférico y del Sur.
EDUCATION AND INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT: An Opportunity for Achieving the Goal of the Country
Authors:   IGNOU, New Delhi, Rathore Megha Singh , Kumar Dr. Sandeep ,   IGNOU, New Delhi
Published: December 2024

India is a diverse nation with various cultural traditions and communities. Each state possesses unique life skills and
talents that contribute to the survival and growth of both local communities and the states themselves. For India to
achieve economic growth and emerge as a global leader, it needs to harness these talents. Education plays a crucial
role in uncovering hidden potential, developing individual skills, and using them for the country's advancement. This
study primarily explores the impact of education on the indigenous development of India. To address the research
question, a thorough analysis of various educational institutions was conducted, and data was collected. The findings
indicate a growing demand for vocational and skill-based subjects to meet individuals' financial needs. However, a
lack of human and material resources poses a significant challenge to both individual and indigenous development
in the country. By 2047, every educational institution should be equipped with robust digital infrastructure and
sufficient human and material resources. This includes not only internet access but also the effective integration of
emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, coding, and other vocational
subjects into the educational process. The educational framework for a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) should
begin with a well-rounded and innovative curriculum. This curriculum must emphasize holistic development,
focusing not only on academic excellence but also on life skills, emotional intelligence, and vocational training.
Keywords: Indigenous people, Education, heritage, language, curriculum, community, Viksit Bharat
The Study of AI Tools Used for Teaching Effectiveness and its Perception in College Teachers with Special Reference to Mumbai
Authors:   Pillai College of Arts Commerce and Science, Uttmani Ms. Hetal
Published: December 2024

It is important to comprehend how artificial intelligence (AI) is used and perceived by college teachers as it continues
to permeate numerous industries, including education. This study looks into how teachers in colleges use and perceive
artificial intelligence (AI), with a particular emphasis on how it affects instructional efficacy and what obstacles stand
in the way of its widespread adoption. The study investigates differences between genders in the perceived
advantages of using AI and variances in barriers across academic streams using questionnaires and statistical analysis.
The results show stark differences in attitudes and obstacles, underscoring the necessity for discipline-specific
support networks and gender-sensitive AI integration plans. The study's conclusions highlight how crucial it is to
implement focused interventions and improve the curriculum in order to support successful AI integration in higher
education. With the use of questionnaires, interviews, and a review of the literature, this study offers information
about the possibilities, difficulties, and status of AI integration in higher education.

Keywords: AI, College Teachers, AI tools, Teaching
Phyto Pathogen Perception: AI Framework for Early Plant Disease Diagnosis and Sustainable Crop Management
Authors: Vasuki M. , Kumar C Nandha , Sriram E
Published: December 2024

Phyto Pathogen Perception is an advanced Python-based web application designed to revolutionize
agriculture by offering early and precise plant disease diagnosis. Developed with the Flask framework, the platform
provides a user-friendly interface for farmers, researchers, and agricultural experts to upload plant images and receive
instant, detailed diagnostic reports. Leveraging cutting-edge machine learning through PyTorch and TorchVision, the
platform ensures high-accuracy disease classification using deep learning models trained on diverse and continuously
updated datasets, including rare and emerging diseases, for greater reliability across various plant types and
environments.To enhance accessibility and scalability, the platform features cloud-based storage and processing,
enabling fast analyses and real-time updates even during peak usage. Multilingual support allows users from different
regions to access diagnostic reports and prevention tips in their native languages. Real-time alerts and predictive
analytics, driven by environmental factors like temperature and humidity, empower users to manage diseases
proactively. Integration with IoT devices such as soil sensors and weather monitors provides comprehensive insights
into crop health and environmental conditions influencing disease prevalence.The platform’s robust data handling
capabilities, powered by Pandas and NumPy, enable efficient analysis and actionable insights, while image
preprocessing tasks such as resizing, cropping, and augmentation are seamlessly managed using the Pillow library to
optimize input for machine learning models. Tailored disease management plans, including customized
recommendations for pesticide use, organic solutions, and crop rotation strategies, enhance user outcomes.To foster
collaboration, a community forum enables farmers and experts to share knowledge and feedback. An AI-powered
chatbot provides instant guidance on disease prevention and management, improving user engagement. The integration
of e-commerce platforms simplifies access to recommended agricultural products, while crop yield optimization features
support better productivity. Gamification elements educate users about plant diseases, prevention techniques, and best
farming practices, making the platform both interactive and impactful.
Keywords: Crop health, Sustainable agriculture, Disease classification, Image preprocessing, K learning
Algorithms, Flask framework.
Strategies of the Department of Transportation in Regulating Street-Side Parking in Binjai City
Authors: Br Sembiring Yuninta Sartika , Rangkuti Zoraya Alfathin
Published: December 2024

The primary goal of this research is to explore the Department of Transportation's approach to managing public roadside parking in Binjai City, as well as the challenges it faces. This is due to the role of the Binjai City Transportation Service as a key provider of services to the residents of Binjai City. According to the Minister for Administrative Reform's Decree No. 25 of 2004, public services encompass all activities carried out by service providers to meet the needs of service recipients and comply with legal requirements. The regulations governing public roadside parking in Binjai City are outlined in Mayor of Binjai Regulation No. 27 of 2018, which amends the retribution rates for parking services on public roads as specified in Regional Regulations of Binjai City No. 4 of 2011 regarding Public Service Retribution. The research approach employed is descriptive with a focus on qualitative analysis. Data collection involved interviews, observations, and documentation review. The data was qualitatively analysed using a theoretical framework centred on persuasive communication between the Department of Transportation and individuals engaged in illegal parking, as proposed by Effendy. The results of this study indicate that the persuasive communication pattern used by the Department of Transportation is weak against illegal parking actors. It is hoped that socialization will be further enhanced in the form of a persuasive approach itself, namely by inviting illegal parking actors to want to be sheltered or fostered by the Department of Transportation.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE IN THE NOVEL PSYCHOPATH TEST
Authors: Hari Kurniawan Erwin
Published: December 2024

This journal explores the relationship between literature and psychology, focusing on Jon Ronson's "The Psychopath Test." It examines the novel's structure, psychological insights, and its relevance as educational material in intensive reading classes. The text highlights the intertwining of psychology and literature, highlighting how psychological concepts are used to explore themes like identity, trauma, and personal growth. The passage also discusses the educational values of literature, including critical thinking, ethical awareness, understanding mental health, empathy, scepticism, interdisciplinary learning, and media literacy. The moral values learned from "The Psychopath Test" include empathy, ethical responsibility, compassion, justice, self-reflection, and the critical examination of power dynamics. The research methodology is a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing a literary psychology approach.
Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja Dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT. Infomedia Nusantara Bagian Call Center Tele Account Management (TAM) Telkom Bandung
Authors: Sari Dewi Puspita , Megawati Imelda , Heryanto Imam
Published: December 2024

This research aims to find and analyze the impact of the work environment and work discipline on employee performance. This study uses descriptive analysis and verification analysis with 75 respondents. Besides, this study uses path analysis. The result shows that the work environment is adequate, the result of the work discipline is acceptable, and employee performance is decent. The direct and indirect effect of the work environment on performance is 0,458. The direct and indirect effect of work discipline on performance is 0,303. The entire effect is 0,761. Coefficient determination is 76,1%, and the rest is 24,0% from the other variables that affect employee performance, but they are not analyzed in this study.
The Influence of Professional Competence and Affective Commitment on Job Satisfaction
Authors: Heryanto Imam , Kadir Kadir
Published: December 2024

This research was conducted to determine the effect of professional competence and affective commitment on employee job satisfaction. This research was conducted at one of the official offices in West Bandung Regency, where the method used was descriptive and verification methods, with 71 respondents. The data analysis technique used was the path analysis technique to determine the effect of both direct and indirect independent variables. Based on the results of the study shows that professional competence is in the relatively good category. Affective commitment is in the good enough category. Moreover, employee job satisfaction is in the reasonably good category. Based on statistical data processing, it appears that the total professional competence variable has an effect of 24.7%. The total effect of the affective commitment variable is 40.1%. The variables of professional competence and affective commitment to job satisfaction were 64.8%. Meanwhile, other factors that were not studied and contributed to job satisfaction shown by the value of Pyε = 0, 35.2, or 35.2%. Professional competence and affective commitment affect job satisfaction. This result shows that the higher the professional competence of employees and the increase in employee affective commitment, the higher the employee job satisfaction. Other variables affect employee satisfaction, such as motivation, compensation, organizational culture, and other factors not included in this study.
Konsep dasar evaluasi, penilaian, pengukuran, dan tes dalam pembelajaran
Authors: Kuswara Mochamad Asep , Hudzaifa Muhammad Shubhan , Fuadah Fuadah , Kartimi Kartimi
Published: December 2024

Masalah yang dihadapi di SMPIT Al Marwat Lemahabang adalah kurangnya pemahaman mengenai perbedaan dan penerapan konsep evaluasi, penilaian, pengukuran, dan tes dalam proses pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan peran masing-masing konsep dalam pembelajaran dan bagaimana penerapannya dapat meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran di SMPIT Al Marwat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif-analitis dengan pendekatan studi kasus, yang melibatkan observasi, dokumentasi, dan wawancara dengan pendidik untuk menganalisis implementasi konsep-konsep tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa evaluasi memberikan gambaran menyeluruh mengenai keberhasilan pembelajaran, penilaian menyajikan data terstruktur tentang perkembangan siswa, pengukuran menghasilkan data objektif mengenai pencapaian siswa, dan tes mengukur kemampuan siswa secara langsung. Keempat konsep ini, jika diterapkan secara terpadu dan saling mendukung, dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran secara signifikan. Rekomendasi dari penelitian ini adalah agar pendidik di SMPIT Al Marwat mengintegrasikan evaluasi, penilaian, pengukuran, dan tes dalam setiap tahap pembelajaran untuk mencapai hasil yang lebih efektif dan optimal.
Manajemen pengelolaan kelas dalam meningkatkan mutu pembelajaran PAI di SMP Negeri 1 Gading
Authors: Khumaidi Ahmad
Published: December 2024

Sistem desentralisasi pendidikan saat ini membuka peluang bagi sekolah untuk meningkatkan mutu pendidikan melalui Manajemen Berbasis Sekolah (MBS). Salah satu implementasinya dilakukan di SMP Negeri 1 Gading, yang mendorong guru untuk mengelola kelas secara efektif dan efisien guna meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran. Manajemen Pengelolaan Kelas tidak hanya fokus pada penyampaian materi, tetapi juga meliputi aspek akademik seperti perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan penilaian pembelajaran, serta kegiatan administratif berupa prosedural dan organisasional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi manajemen kelas dalam meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) di SMP Negeri 1 Gading. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, lalu dianalisis menggunakan langkah-langkah seperti reduksi data, penyajian data, dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan manajemen kelas yang tepat berperan signifikan dalam meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran PAI. Guru mampu mengorganisasi kelas dengan baik melalui perencanaan yang matang, pelaksanaan yang terarah, dan evaluasi yang sistematis. Pengelolaan administratif juga mendukung kelancaran proses belajar. Kesimpulannya, manajemen kelas yang diterapkan di SMP Negeri 1 Gading terbukti efektif dalam mendukung pembelajaran PAI. Hal ini menunjukkan pentingnya strategi pengelolaan kelas yang komprehensif untuk menciptakan pembelajaran yang efisien dan berdampak positif pada hasil belajar siswa.
Exploring the Potential of Dyadobacter fermentans JDP9 Biosurfactants an Antibacterial and Antifouling Biocompatible Agent
Authors: Solanki Jyoti , Patel Dhaval , Nataraj M
Published: December 2024

This study investigated the antibacterial and antiadhesive properties of a biosurfactant (BS) produced by Dyadobacter fermentans JDP9 against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The presence of BS was confirmed using oil spreading test, drop collapsing test and emulsification test. The BS demonstrated antimicrobial effects against Bacillus subtilis, Enterobacter aerogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Streptococcus faecalis at a 500 mg/mL concentration. Using a 96-well microtiter plate, the results indicated that both antibacterial and antiadhesive activities increased with higher BS concentrations. Glass slides coated with BS showed significantly reduced biofilm formation compared to control slides. The BS inhibited 71% of P. aeruginosa biofilm formation on a medical-grade catheter. Vero cells treated with BS exhibited moderate morphological changes with an IC50 value of 217.5 μg/mL, indicating biocompatibility at 200 μg/mL. These findings suggest that BS, with its antibacterial, anti-adhesive, and biocompatible properties, holds potential as a biodegradable antifouling agent.
Hidden Potential of Aegle marmelos Fruit Peel
Authors: Bhat Manish , Renganathan Keerthi , Thinkal Kumar Harish Kumar
Published: December 2024

Aegle marmelos or ‘Bael’ is a medicinal tree native to South Asia. The Bael fruit with the exception of the fruit peel, is extensively used in Ayurveda for its nutritive and healing properties. The present study aims to find the potential utilization and applications of the fruit peel by exploring its therapeutic value. Aegle marmelos fruit peel was subjected to extraction in methanol, ethanol, acetone and distilled water. Antimicrobial activity of the fruit peel extracts was tested against gram positive (B. subtilis, S. aureus) and gram negative (E. coli, K. pneumoniae) bacteria. MIC values were determined with strong evidence of broad-spectrum activity. DPPH assay revealed moderate, dose dependent antioxidant activity of the methanolic extract. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, phlobatannins, protein, cardiac glycosides and saponins. Nutritional and ash analysis of the fruit peel revealed presence of organic and inorganic compounds with dietary significance. GC-MS analysis of the fruit peel showed presence of various active phytoconstituents; notably ‘marmelosin’; a naturally present laxative agent in Aegle marmelos. Further research on the cytotoxic activity of the fruit peel maybe employed in the future, with superior extraction and purification strategies
Structural and Biological Studies of Newly Synthesized Co(II) Coordination Complexes with Hydrazine Hydrate-based Azomethine Ligands
Authors: Gunsaria Rajendra Kumar , Serawat Kamal K. , Meena Kavita K.
Published: December 2024

This research work reports the synthesis of novel biologically active cobalt-Azomethine coordination complexes [Co(Ln)2Cl2]. The Azomethine ligands have been synthesized by the condensation of hydrazine hydrate with aldehydes and ketones, which was then used to synthesize novel Co(II)-Azomethine coordination complexes and isolated as solid powdered product. The Azomethine ligands and their biologically active Co(II)-Azomethine coordination complexes [Co(Ln)2Cl2] were characterized for the molecular weight determination, elemental analysis, 1H NMR and FT-IR spectroscopy. The Azomethine ligands and their Co(II)-Azomethine coordination complexes [Co(Ln)2Cl2] has also been characterized for the antimicrobial activity against several bacterial and fungal species, which has been associated with the standard bactericide Ciprofloxacin and fungicide Ketoconazole. The outcome of the research has indicated that Co(II)-Azomethine coordination complexes [Co(Ln)2Cl2] were found to retain excess antimicrobial activity against bacterial and fungal species as compared to the free azomethine ligands.
An Appraisal of Institutional Framework for Guaranteeing Mine-Host Communities Right to Food in the ICGLR Sub-Region: Part II
Authors: Ombella John S
Published: December 2024

Absence of strong institutions worth to realize good governance in the mineral sector and protection of human rights seem a challenge that face not only natural resources-rich developing states but also sub-regional initiatives. Strong institutions are said to depict features such as; independency, relevant infrastructure, relevant expertise and command of political support from the state(s) and or other organs. The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) sub-region has in place numerous regulatory organs with mandate over good governance in mineral sector and human rights preservation. Unlike other sub-regions in Africa, ICGLR is naturally endowed with plenty natural resources with regional and global value against the global threat of climate change. This paper, through qualitative review of primary and secondary documents namely; protocols, conventions, declarations, pacts, journal articles, books and internet sources examines how strong are the ICGLR institutions towards guaranteeing MHCs right to food. The study found that, despite of the established institutions at the ICGLR sub-regional level, they fall short of the international standards of robust institutions. Such institutions suffer from both legal and practical challenges namely; inadequate independency, inadequate human resources, little or no political will and feeble infrastructure. If the ICGLR sub-region intends to guarantee MHCs right to food, it may not escape eradicating the noted legal and practical challenges of established institutions.
Effect of Budget Control on Annual Procurement Plan Implementation from Local Government Authorities, Tanzania
Authors: Chindengwike James Daniel
Published: December 2024

Planning for procurement is crucial within the organization as it brings together requirements, prevents hasty purchases whenever feasible, and verifies that anticipated costs align with the budget. This study aims to investigate how budget control impacts the implementation of annual procurement plans by Local Government Authorities (LGAs) in Tanzania. 52 out of 100 individuals were chosen for the study through the combination of simple random sampling and judgmental sampling, with one method used for probability and the other for non-probability. Primary and secondary data were gathered through qualitative methods like observation and interviews with open-ended questions, as well as quantitative methods like questionnaires using the correlation technique. The study utilized descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis to investigate the relationship between variables through numerical data analysis, while qualitative data was analyzed using narrative analysis. Analysis findings revealed that fiscal oversight affects annual procurement implementation in Local Government Authorities (LGAs). The local government authorities must establish a strong internal control system in order to efficiently handle finances and maintain budget control. Budget control involves establishing guidelines, procedures, and standards.