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Now I Get It!
Authors: Brunner Judy Tilton
Published: February 2025

Literacy, differentiated instruction, student engagement and academic achievement continue to be hot topics for educators, parents, legislators, and government officials. Now I Get It! Differentiate, Engage, and Read for Deeper Meaning is a practical, easy to use resource for classroom teachers, literacy coaches, school administrators and post secondary instructors. Parents will also find the information helpful as they assist their children with homework and support for reading comprehension.

21st century educators want ideas that are hands-on and with applicability in all types of classrooms. This book provides both. The strategies included in the text have been carefully considered for ease of use, utility in terms of differentiation, and simplicity of format. Each has been evaluated according to Bloom’s Taxonomy and specific suggestions for differentiating and supporting with technology has been included. The book can be read cover to cover, ‘on the run’, or as a resource in response to a specific, expressed need by teaching staff.
Resistant Students
Authors: Skvorak Mary
Published: February 2025

Resistant Learners: Reach Me Before You Teach Me focuses on those students whose behavior limits their learning and challenges their teachers while perhaps interrupting the learning cycle of their peers. Each chapter explains the theoretical and research background for each topic. Most importantly, each chapter satisfies the intentional design of the book – to offer situational examples and dialog that clearly shows how building trusting relationships can happen and how making positive personal connections with students might actually look. Practicing teachers, pre-service teachers, teacher educators, professional development staff and school administrators who represent the field of education as caring professionals will benefit from this book.
Fiction and the Philosophy of Happiness
Authors: Norton Brian Michael
Published: February 2025

Fiction and the Philosophy of Happiness explores the novel’s participation in eighteenth-century “inquiries after happiness,” an ancient ethical project that acquired new urgency with the rise of subjective models of wellbeing in early modern and Enlightenment Europe. Combining archival research on treatises on happiness with illuminating readings of Samuel Johnson, Laurence Sterne, Denis Diderot, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, William Godwin and Mary Hays, Brian Michael Norton’s innovative study asks us to see the novel itself as a key instrument of Enlightenment ethics. His centralargument is that the novel form provided a uniquely valuable tool for thinking about the nature and challenges of modern happiness: whereas treatises sought to theorize the conditions that made happiness possible in general, eighteenth-century fiction excelled at interrogating the problem on the level of the particular, in the details of a single individual’s psychology and unique circumstances. Fiction and the Philosophy of Happiness demonstrates further that through their fine-tuned attention to subjectivity and social context these writers called into question some cherished and time-honored assumptions about the good life: happiness is in one’s power; virtue is the exclusive path to happiness; only vice can make us miserable. This elegant and richly interdisciplinary book offers a new understanding of the cultural work the eighteenth-century novel performed as well as an original interpretation of the Enlightenment’s ethical legacy.
A First Amendment Profile of the Supreme Court
Authors: Smith Craig
Published: February 2025

A First Amendment Profile of the Supreme Court focuses on the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court and determines their frames for assessing First Amendment cases. In each of the chapters, a justice will be profiled in terms of his or her claims during the nomination hearings and the positions they have taken in significant Supreme Court decisions. The object of these chapters is to provide a rhetorical frame that each of these justices would find appealing regarding First Amendment case law.
Environmental Challenges and Management of Vital Resources in Urban Moroccan Cities
Authors: Dahchour Abdelmalek , El Hajjaji Souad , Labjar Najoua
Published: February 2025

Morocco has experienced severe waves of drought. Decreases in rainfall and scarcity of water have reached alarming levels. This situation impacts the well-being of the population in terms of the supply of water, energy, management of pollution, and solid waste. Strategies adopted combined energy and water. Though Morocco is not a big producer of GHG, the bill for fossil products impacts heavily the budget and limits the ambition of the country to satisfy the entire population. The government has oriented efforts to reduce consumption and shift to renewable energy sources to achieve 51% of its supply by 2030. In the water sector, targets include improving the storage of water, transferring from rich to deficient basins, and shifting to more saving water techniques in agriculture. The storage of water has exceeded 19 BCM in more than 153 dams. On the other hand, wastewater plants are recommended for all urban areas. Remaining challenges are linked to the improvement of infrastructure and supply of drinking water in low-income districts. Parts of the solutions were given by the launch of NIHD projects that involve authorities, private sectors, NGOs, and the population. Thousands of low-income households have seen their quality of life improved. Solid waste could have an environmental and health impact. The expected amount could be 12 Mt collected by communal services or private companies. Dumping is performed in landfills, and a few of them are non-controlled. Special treatment is reserved for medical wastes that are treated mandatory in special units before dumping.
Additive Manufacturing of Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Composites Based on Eco-Circular Salts
Authors: Lemaire Etienne , Atli Atilla
Published: February 2025

Modern societies are increasingly challenged to adopt resilient, circular manufacturing practices. The integration of 3D printing with liquid-phase epitaxy offers a promising path for creating eco-circular piezoelectric transducers and groundbreaking ferroelectric components. This chapter delves into innovative additive manufacturing techniques for these advanced pseudo-composites and investigates the revival of historically significant piezoelectric salts. We evaluate these options based on their affordability, durability, and strong piezoelectric or, in some cases, ferroelectric properties. We also explore their potential for eco-circularity, assessing the life cycle impacts, the properties achieved, and the opportunities they present for environmentally friendly multi-physics components and applications. Depending on the chosen polymer and salt, these components could either be designed for long-term use or be made biodegradable. In this work, the low-cost fabrication of pseudo-composite transducers using a combination of polymer and Rochelle is achieved using 3D printing and liquid-phase epitaxy. The ferroelectric and piezoelectric performance of these new samples is presented, including improvements over previous studies.
A Review Study of Environmental Science and Education from a Norwegian Archipelago
Authors: Ervik Hilde
Published: February 2025

This chapter describes studies from the Froan archipelago in Frøya municipality in Central Norway. This area contains the Froan nature reserve and landscape protection area, which is the largest continuous coastal area protected as a nature reserve in Norway. The islands of the Froan archipelago are polluted with marine plastic, carried by ocean currents from both Norway and abroad. The marine plastic washed ashore ends up in the ground and in small freshwater lakes that characterise the landscape. The studies from 2012 to 2025 cover environmental monitoring of marine species (fish, edible crabs and kelp) and environmental analyses in small freshwater lakes and ponds and in soil. They describe how teaching on marine plastic pollution has been provided to secondary school students and included in the training of preservice teachers and in continuous professional development (CPD) courses for in-service teachers. Knowledge of the environmental challenges posed by marine plastic pollution is necessary if we are to restore nature to its natural state and prevent the pollution from continuing.
The Role of Academic Emotions in Learning: Addressing Student Motivation, Performance, and Learning Strategies
Authors: Xie Jianling , Fan Min
Published: February 2025

Emotions are inherently connected with and affect cognitive skills such as attention, memory, and problem solving, all of which play a critical role in learning. Emotions are also one of the driving forces behind motivation. The school setting creates a context for various emotional experiences that have the potential to influence the educational process. These diverse emotions influence students’ motivation to persist, performance, and strategies for learning. Two important dimensions describing emotions are valence and activation. Regarding valence, enjoyment can be distinguished from anxiety. Concerning activation, activating excitement can be differentiated from deactivating relaxation. By grouping affective states as positive or negative, and as activating or deactivating, the circumplex can be remodeled into a 2 × 2 taxonomy involving four broad categories of emotions. Emotions are not only biologically determined but also shaped by one’s culture. In addition, while there is evidence that men and women differ in their experience of emotions, gender has often been overlooked as an important variable in academic emotions research. Therefore, our vision for this review was to provide a comprehensive scholarly overview of the current state of research in the area, while also challenging our readers with new directions for future scholarship on academic emotions.
EMDR for Eating Disorders and Body Schema Disorders: An Update
Authors: Durbano Federico , Marchesi Barbara , Irtelli Floriana
Published: February 2025

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is emerging as a complementary therapy for eating disorders (EDs) and body image disorders, which are often interrelated. Initially developed for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR has shown promising results in addressing trauma and cognitive distortions associated with these disorders. Recent studies suggest that EMDR may reduce symptom severity, improve body acceptance, and decrease anxiety related to body image. For this reason, a narrative case study has been included in this chapter. The EMDR protocol targets traumatic memories and negative beliefs, facilitating an adaptive reframing of distorted experiences. This chapter explains the theoretical basis of EMDR, its role in overcoming trauma, including relational trauma, and its application in treating EDs and body image disorders. Furthermore, research findings, critical limitations, and future applications are discussed. The integration of EMDR with traditional therapies has demonstrated synergistic potential, accelerating recovery and reducing the risk of relapse. Although further research is needed to validate these preliminary findings and the scientific literature remains limited, EMDR appears to be a promising and complementary approach in the treatment of complex and often therapy-resistant conditions.
Plant-Based Sunscreens: Innovations and New Formulations
Authors: Lungu Cristina , Catinca Grădinaru Adina , Ivănescu Bianca
Published: February 2025

This book chapter corresponds with the modern trends that aim to include natural plant compounds and vegetal extracts in dermocosmetics and cosmeceuticals. Today, there is an increased tendency to obtain new cosmetic formulations that are eco-friendly, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In this perspective, the main purpose of this chapter is to review the applications and limitations of some natural compounds and vegetal extracts (Aloe vera, Mauritia flexuosa, Elaeagnus angustifolia, Punica granatum, Daucus carota, Cocos nucifera, and others) in skin photoprotection and to present the latest topical formulations based on plants developed to increase their effectiveness.
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Orthodontic Diagnosis
Authors: Sahim Soukaina , Boutissante Moncef , El Quars Farid
Published: February 2025

Over the past two decades, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have undergone significant progress. With advances in the digital technology new possibilities have emerged to improve the orthodontic diagnosis process. AI technology makes it possible to create a virtual patient by assembling all of the patient’s clinical data. This technology is applied to identify cephalometric landmarks, to analyze CBCT and to determine the degree of maturation and biological age. Thanks to AI, certain diagnoses are increasingly simple to develop, namely the assessment of the upper airways, the analysis of the temporomandibular joints TMJ and others. This enables more precise analysis, more efficient planning and thus improved treatment results. Artificial intelligence offers many opportunities to improve orthodontic diagnosis. However, it must be used as a decision support tool; clinical expertise and human evaluation remain essential to make informed decisions regarding orthodontic treatment. This chapter highlights different applications of AI for orthodontic diagnosis while assessing the accuracy and the efficiency of this digital technology.
Influence of Longitudinal Laser Beam Oscillation on Hot Cracking and Stress Distribution in Laser-Welded Aluminum
Authors: Kang Sanghoon , Cheon Jason , Kang Minjung
Published: February 2025

This study analyzed the effect of longitudinal laser beam oscillation on the generation of hot cracking and stress distribution in Al 6061-T6. Experiments were conducted on Al 6061-T6 specimens with a thickness of 1.5 mm, comparing hot crack susceptibility and stress distribution according to oscillation amplitude and frequency. Observations of molten pool shape dynamics and hot crack characteristics, obtained via high-speed camera and X-ray equipment, concluded that low-frequency oscillation in the longitudinal direction (under 50 Hz) effectively suppressed crack formation. Additionally, laser welding simulations using Abaqus software revealed that the tensile stress around the fusion zone was influenced by the frequency and amplitude of the laser beam oscillation. This study demonstrated that optimizing the oscillation welding process could help reduce crack susceptibility and mitigate hot cracking.
PERAN ORGANISASI ISLAM DALAM PENGEMBANGAN EKONOMI ISLAM DI INDONESIA
Authors: Nurjannah Siti Ifa , Angelia Hayya Ratu Attak
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi peran signifikan organisasi Islam dalam pengembangan ekonomi Islam di Indonesia, dengan menyoroti upaya yang dilakukan dalam ranah edukasi masyarakat, pendirian lembaga keuangan berbasis syariah, pengelolaan wakaf produktif, pemberdayaan kebijakan ekonomi syariah, serta peningkatan kesadaran ekonomi halal di kalangan masyarakat luas. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui studi pustaka dan wawancara dengan tokoh-tokoh kunci dari organisasi Islam seperti Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah, Dewan Syariah Nasional (DSN), dan Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS), penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa organisasi-organisasi tersebut berkontribusi besar dalam memperkuat literasi ekonomi syariah; menyediakan layanan keuangan alternatif yang berlandaskan prinsip syariah; dan mendukung kebijakan pemerintah yang bertujuan memperluas jangkauan ekonomi Islam di berbagai lapisan masyarakat. Meskipun demikian, tantangan signifikan masih ada dalam hal keterlibatan komunitas yang lebih luas dan penerapan yang lebih komprehensif di berbagai sektor ekonomi.
Creating Global Civilization
Authors: Beck Martha C. ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2025

Indonesia has 240 million Muslims, 220 million of whom are committed to democracy. Indonesian scholars publish extensively on the religious tolerance of Muhammad and the pluralistic nature of Islam. The five points of Indonesia’s political philosophy listed in the Preamble to their Constitution are: 1) Belief in God that includes Confucianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Protestantism, Catholicism, Islam and animism; 2) Humanitarianism; 3) Unity in diversity, nationalism; 4) Achieving wisdom through deliberation; and 5) Social justice. These principles are compatible with Aristotle, Greek humanism and democracy. Beginning with my Fulbright in 2012, I have worked with Indonesians at the Islamic State Universities in Indonesia. The paper discusses the extensive dialogue I have had with them about how both Americans and Indonesians can learn from the legacy of the Greeks. Americans can learn from Indonesian professors who are requiredto unite theory and practice and be involved in a University Community Engagement Project.
Face, Cosmos, Anthropocene. Towards a New Sensibility
Authors: Krebs Victor J. ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2025

Our understanding of the face is deeply entrenched in ocular-centrism and anthropocentric narcissism, limiting the recognition of faceness to humans alone. This restricted perspective undermines our ethical engagement with the non-human world and sustains an illusion of stability and control, blinding us to our existential fragility and diminishing our ability to address the profound challenges of the Anthropocene. Drawing on speculative realism, this essay seeks to transcend these limitations by reimagining the concept of the face as a dynamic, relational phenomenon. By broadening our discernment of faceness beyond the human, we aim to foster a more attuned and ethically responsive orientation toward the interconnected realities of our era.
KEBIJAKAN MERDEKA BELAJAR KAMPUS MERDEKA: MERETAS UPAYA ANTISIPATIF DI TENGAH OPTIMISME IMPLEMENTATIF
Authors: Majid Mohamad Arif
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Discussion on the dynamic of the educational world has always been interesting because there is an plenty of issues that emerge in the process of humanizing humans. This can be the debate on the values or even the issues on how to create and strengthen the standard of value, particularly, when the value shift occurs. This article focuses on the policy of Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka/MBKM (Freedom of Learning Independent Campus) which has been implemented for years based on the minister’s goodwill to give opportunities to university students to get experiences from different fields of study. Learning knowledge other than their expertise is something new and good only if its spirit is to approach the quality of knowledge professionalism. However, if this results in reducing the lessons or subjects students have to learn, they could, in the opposite way, direct students to move farther from professionalism. In addition, it is also hoped that students would not be imprisoned into the new style of capitalism modus.
Keywords: anticipatory, critic, MBKM, optimism
Abstrak
Dinamika dunia Pendidikan sebenarnya selalu menarik untuk dibahas, karena dalam proses memanusiakan manusia sesungguhnya sarat dengan problematika tidak saja soal tarik-menarik antar nilai, lebih dari itu adalah bagaimana melahirkan dan menguatkan standar nilai terutama disaat terjadi pergeseran nilai. Artikel ini secara lebih khusus membahas tentang kebijakan Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) yang telah berjalan beberapa tahun atas keinginan baik Menteri Nadiem memberi kesempatan pada mahasiswa untuk mendapat pengalaman lapangan bahkan pengetahuan lain diluar keahlian yang ditekuni adalah memang sesuatu yang baru dan baik. Yang demikian itu dinilai baik jika semangat pelaksanaannya adalah untuk mendekatkan pada kualitas profesionalisme ilmu. Namun jika yang terjadi adalah itu diambil dengan mengurangi porsi perkuliahan atau mata kuliah yang seharusnya ditempuh mahasiswa, maka sungguh bisa dikhawatirkan yang akan terjadi justru hal yang sebaliknya, menjauh dari profesionalisme ilmu dan terjebak pada modus kapitalisme gaya baru. Semoga hal demikian tidak akan terjadi kepada mahasiswa yang mengikuti kebijakan baru ini.
Kata kunci: Antisipatif, kritik, MBKM, optimisme
PENERAPAN METODE DRILL DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Fadhil Akbar
Published: February 2025

Application of the drill method in Islamic Religious Education learning which aims to improve students' ability to read the Al-Qur’an. The aim of this research is to find out about the application of the drill method in Islamic Religious Education learning starting from the implementation process, as well as supporting factors, inhibiting factors, and solutions for class XI P10 in improving their ability to read the Al-Qur’an in learning Islamic Religious Education at SMAN 1 Pare Kediri. This research uses qualitative methods with the type of descriptive. This research describes the actual situation regarding the application of the drill method in improving the ability to read the Al-Qur’an in Islamic Religious Education learning class XI P10 SMAN 1 Pare Kediri. This research uses observation, interview, documentation, and test data collection techniques. The results obtained from this research are the application of the drill method in improving the ability to read the Koran in Islamic Religious Education learning carried out with three main activities, namely: first, initial activities. Second, the core activity contains steps for learning Islamic Religious Education using the drill method. Third, closing activities.
MODERASI BERAGAMA: PELUANG DAN TANTANGAN DI ERA DIGITAL
Authors: M. Amirul Mukhlasin Al Hariri  , Mahir Arriyadli Ma'ruf  , Saihul Atho’ Alaul Huda
Published: February 2025

Even though the diversity of tribes, ethnicities, races, languages, religions and cultures in Indonesia represent universal laws that emphasize the need for acceptance, they can cause conflict without being accompanied by harmony of understanding. Indonesia is facing the digital era with major problems such as the spread of fake news and the emergence of radicalism and extremism on social media, while facing these complications. This research aims to look at the concept of religious moderation as a solution for managing religious anomalies and distortions in the digital era. Researchers also look at the phenomenon of religious moderation in the digital world. This research finds that the availability of large sources of information, such as narratives, moderate preaching content and videos, provides opportunities for religious moderation. These bases can be well used to spread the values ​​of moderation. Creating digital content to encourage moderation to internet users is an opportunity and a space. On the other hand, radical communities, the spread of fake news, and the polarization of social media, which can enable the development of extreme ideologies, are challenges and problems.
KONSEPSI AKHLAQ DAN STANDARISASI DALAM PENILAIANNYA
Authors: Ismail Anas
Published: February 2025

Allah has given Islam through Prophet Muhammad to free the human mind from the pressures of the science of divinity (Tauhid) during the fool era, to give the power of attitude to the human in the world, therefore God created the Prophet Muhammad in the form of a perfect and best of all God’s creation on earth, Ahlaqul karimah is a state of soul which it must be good, which can occur spontaneously in the attitude of polite (respectable) without much thought or consideration. Behavior/attitude can not be said as akhlaqul karimah when humans only use the mind (can differentiate between good and bad) without applying the behavioral attitude of Man. Civility, Shara (Al-Qur’an and Sunnah) can be used to measure or evaluate human action and human behavior when a man can be called good or bad, this measurement refers to the theoretical basis of the standards of the Akhlaqul karimah, if we judge akhlaqul karimah using feelings, thoughts, and opinions of our society will not be able to find the correct sense in understanding the definition Akhlaqul karimah widely and generally. This article provides basic concepts about akhlaqul karimah and its measurement.
Pemberdayaan Pendidikan di Laensasi, Filipina: Integrasi Wawasan Kebangsaan, Keterampilan Mengajar dan Aksi Kemanusiaan
Authors: Ramlianto Ramlianto , Alrasyid Harun
Published: February 2025

The International Community Service Program (KKN) held in Laensasi, Philippines, aims to empower people of Indonesian descent (Registered Indonesian Nationals, RIN) through an educational and practical approach. This program is designed to answer the challenges of the welfare of the RIN community, such as the low quality of life due to limited access to jobs and unequal community empowerment. Various activities, including skills training, introduction to Indonesian culture and geography, as well as humanitarian actions such as the construction of mosques, have been carried out to raise awareness of nationalism and the quality of life of the local community. This methodology uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. Data sources come from observation, socialization, education, as well as demonstrations and hands-on practice. The results of the study found that the main problem faced by Indonesian citizens (RINs) in the Philippines is related to welfare, which affects their level of living. This welfare problem includes an inadequate quality of life, both in terms of housing and facilities that support daily activities. This is due to limited access to jobs and a lack of equitable distribution of community empowerment, which has an impact on the low skills of the local population. In addition, the importance of raising awareness among Indonesian people there about their desire to return to their homeland is also one of the main objectives of the implementation of this international KKN program. The impact of the activity showed a positive impact in the form of increasing skills, strengthening national identity, and more optimal local economic potential. It is hoped that the implementation of this program can be a model of sustainable community empowerment that focuses on independent and inclusive development.
A Novel Water-Based Ink Varnish System for High-Speed Flexographic Paper Printing: Low Misting Colloid-Based Systems
Authors: Uraz Canan , Sönmez Özge , Çelik Özlen Gökçe , Uzel Caner , Şentürk Aylin
Published: February 2025

In this study, ink misting performance and print resistance properties were obtained and were related to varying ink formulations using combinations of special acrylic emulsions, colloidal, and water-soluble resins. The misting and tackness performance of the two different colloids were investigated using an IGT TackOScope 3 SC. It was observed that acrylic colloids significantly affect the ink misting performance. After choosing the right colloidal resin and the optimum balance with the emulsion and water-soluble acrylic resin has yielded an excellent varnish that can be used in high-speed flexographic machines up to 700 m/min without misting. In industrial trials, 111,600 m of printing was carried out without misting and resolubility problems. In this paper, in addition to developing an ink that can run on high-speed machines, problems such as low print quality, resolubility, dry rub resistance, and tackness were solved and confirmed using industrial tests. From a sustainability perspective, process efficiency increased, and ink and paper waste minimized.
Assessing the Skills and Competencies Required for Computer Numerical Control Woodworking Machines for Furniture Crafts in Kano State Nigeria
Authors: Zarewa Musa Nasiru , Bamidele Kareem Wahab , Mohammed Bala Maik , Kagara Abdul Bello
Published: February 2025

The study focused on assessing the skills and competencies required for Computer Numerical Control Woodworking Machines (CNCWMs) operations for furniture crafts in Kano State Nigeria. The study was conducted in some selected Government Technical Colleges (GTCs) in Kano State. Three objectives of the study were stated to guide the study. The population for the study was 158 furniture crafts teachers and students in the area of the study. There is a purposive sampling of teachers and students in the selected technical colleges’ (TCs) furniture crafts departments due to the manageable population in the department in the area of study. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire developed from the literature reviewed and validated by three woodwork experts from the Department of Industrial and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State – Nigeria. The questionnaire was administered to 158 respondents which included teachers and students of the furniture crafts department in three selected TCs in Kano State, and 135 were retrieved and analyzed using mean and standard deviation (SD). The study revealed among others that the skills and competencies required for CNCWMs operations for furniture crafts should be properly put into use to enhance the effective and practicable teaching of furniture crafts to improve students’ interest, understanding and comprehension in the subject, TCs to provide necessary tools and equipment that will promote the teaching and learning of furniture crafts in TCs across the country among others. Recommendations were given based on the findings from the study.
Feeding Behavior and Nutritional Status of Toddlers in Rural Areas
Authors: Septyani Ima Aulia , Faridah Umi , Jauhar Muhamad
Published: February 2025

Nutritional status is a serious public health problem because it is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. This problem is caused by caregivers' feeding habits, which can affect the nutritional status of toddlers. The impacts that arise if not handled properly will pose a risk of stunted growth and development of toddlers. This research analyses the relationship between feeding behaviour and nutritional status in toddlers. The research design uses correlation analysis with a cross-sectional approach. The independent variable is feeding behaviour, and the dependent variable is the nutritional status of toddlers. This research was conducted in December 2024 in the Dawe Kudus Community Health Center Work Area. A total sample of 71 caregivers was selected using random sampling techniques. The research instruments used the Child Feeding Questionnaire, digital scales, and microtois. Data analysis used the Spearman Rank (rho) test. The research results showed a statistically significant relationship between feeding behaviour and the nutritional status of toddlers, with a value of p = 0.003 (p < 0.05). This feeding behaviour contributes to improving the nutritional status of toddlers, so there is a need for further intervention to improve caregiver behaviour in feeding so that the nutritional status of toddlers is optimal.
The Impact of Green Accounting and Corporate Social Responsibility on the Profitability of LQ-45 Firms
Authors: Komara Edi , Bangun Putri Metha Ulinka
Published: February 2025

This study analyzes the influence of green accounting (environmental costs and environmental performance) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the profitability (ROA) of LQ-45 Firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2019-2022. Using purposive sampling, eight Firms were selected. Data was obtained from annual financial and sustainability reports. Environmental costs were measured using the Environmental Cost Index, environmental performance with the PROPER rating, and CSR disclosure using GRI91 criteria. Profitability was measured by ROA. Multiple linear regression analysis in SPSS 25 showed that: (1) Environmental costs did not significantly affect ROA. (2) Environmental performance had a positive significant effect on ROA. (3) CSR disclosure had a negative significant effect on ROA. (4) Simultaneously, environmental costs, environmental performance, and CSR disclosure influenced ROA. Managerial implications highlight the importance of strong environmental performance in increasing profitability. Management must carefully plan CSR programs to balance social benefits and costs. Investors should assess Firms' environmental and social management as part of investment decisions. Regulators should enforce policies promoting transparency in CSR disclosure and green accounting practices to enhance corporate accountability and sustainability.
Rezension zu Marken im Kontext von Kultur und Sprache
Authors: Szilágyi-Kósa Anikó
Published: February 2025

László Kovács, Katharina Zipser, Viktória Szőke, Erika Kegyes (Hg.), Marken im Kontext von Kultur und Sprache. Die kulturelle Vermittlungsfunktion österreichischer und ungarischer Marken. Hamburg: Verlag Dr. Kovač 2024.
A transposição museográfica da exposição no aquário Água Branca, São Paulo - Brasil
Authors: Pereira Gabriela de Oliveira , Souza Gabriela Isabel da Silva de , Santos Vander Bruno dos
Published: February 2025

Os aquários públicos e privados são importantes ferramentas educacionais. No entanto, suas exposições são frequentemente caracterizadas por informações desconexas e desorganizadas, dificultando ao público a compreensão de aspectos fundamentais de determinadas espécies, bem como de todo o seu contexto ecológico. Com isso em mente, o presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar os processos de transposição museográfica ocorridos no Aquário da Água Branca envolvendo conhecimentos relacionados à sustentabilidade da pesca e da aquicultura. Para isso, foram levantados os arquivos das espécies e o conteúdo dos painéis informativos presentes no Aquário da Água Branca. Com esses dados, foi possível gerar um mapa conceitual composto pelas informações obtidas na forma de palavras-chave. Esse mapa conceitual, juntamente com os produtos dele derivados, constitui a base para a modernização das exposições apresentadas no Aquário da Água Branca para todo o conteúdo abordado na exposição e o conhecimento relacionado ao meio ambiente, à pesca e à aquicultura. Essa modernização tornará o Aquário da Água Branca um espaço mais dinâmico para a disseminação do conhecimento, proporcionando conhecimento científico de forma mais didática, porém de fácil compreensão.
Green synthesis and biotechnological profile of silver nanoparticles using Piper nigrum L. essential oil
Authors: Oliveira João Pedro Mesquita , Everton Gustavo Oliveira , Mouchrek Filho Victor Elias
Published: February 2025

It evaluated the chemical profile, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, in an unprecedented way, of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized from the essential oil nanoemulsion (NEO) of Piper nigrum. For essential oil extraction (EO), the hydrodistillation technique was used, and the chemical constituents were identified by Gas Chromatography Coupled to Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The nanoemulsions were prepared using the phase inversion method, and the synthesis of the AgNPs were performed by the AgNO3 reduction method using NEO. The AgNPs was characterized in terms of chemical profile by UV-Vis Spectrophotometry and particle size by Dynamic Mirroring of Light. Antioxidant activity was evaluated using the ABTS radical discoloration method and anti-inflammatory activity by protein denaturation. The majority constituent of the EO was limonene (42.41%). The maximum SPR band was centered at 420 nm, indicating the characteristic peak of the AgNPs. The lowest IC50 16.26 mg/L for antioxidant activity was obtained for AgNP pH 11. The IC50 that demonstrated the best result for anti-inflammatory activity was pH 11 was 0.217 mg/mL. This study brought in unprecedented results for AgNPs of P. nigrum, demonstrating to be efficient in improving the activities tested in this study and also demonstrating the effect of pH in these formulations.
Effect of aqueous extract from leaves of Ocimum gratissimum L. (Lamiaceae) on the oxidative stability of grapeseed oil
Authors: Castro Thiago Luis Aguayo de , Piva Raul Cremonezi , Verdan Maria Helena , Fiorucci Antonio Rogério , Cardoso Claudia Andrea Lima
Published: February 2025

The growing interest in replacing synthetic antioxidants with natural ones in order to inhibit or delay lipid oxidation in edible vegetable oils has encouraged research on different plant sources, characterization of raw materials, and identification of new antioxidant compounds. Ocimum gratissimum L. (Lamiaceae) is popularly known as clove basil and is largely consumed by the population as a spice, condiment, and vegetable. Some authors have reported the use of natural extracts as antioxidants in vegetable oils. This study aimed to assess the effect of the lyophilized aqueous extract from the leaves of O. gratissimum on the oxidative stability of grapeseed oil. The oxidative stability was performed according to the accelerated oxidation (aging) test using the Rancimat method. Molecular absorption spectra were recorded in the range of 200-800 nm. The antioxidant potential was evaluated using an in vitro method with the DPPH reagent. The Folin-Ciocalteu method was used to quantify the phenolic compound content. The analysis of the grapeseed oil showed that adding the aqueous extract obtained by a decoction of leaves from O. gratissimum increased its oxidative stability.
Development and characterization of probiotic pectin candy with jussara and passion fruit
Authors: Costa Beatriz Veltre , Oliveira Isabela Valente de , Miranda Jéssica Soares , Lima Diana Clara Nunes de , Benevenuto Wellingta Cristina Almeida do Nascimento , Martins Maurilio Lopes , Leite Júnior Bruno Ricardo de Castro , Silva Roselir Ribeiro da , Martins Eliane Mauricio Furtado
Published: February 2025

Functional foods are being developed in different industries. This study evaluated the survival of the probiotic Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 6086 in pectin candies containing jussara and passion fruit pulps. Physicochemical analyses, anthocyanin content, antioxidant capacity, microbiological quality, probiotic viability, and in vitro gastrointestinal resistance of B. coagulans were carried out during 30 days (28 °C). Sensory acceptance was done after elaboration of the candies. The addition of probiotics and fruit pulps did not modify the physicochemical characteristics of the pectin candies during storage (p> 0.05). The pH of the candies was 3.77, and the acidity was approximately 1.0% citric acid during storage. Aw was 0.70, and the candies showed a red / purple color due to the addition of the jussara pulp. Values ​​of 45 mg.100g-1 and 360 µM Trolox.g-1 were found for anthocyanins and antioxidant capacity, respectively, at the end of the shelf life. The product was safe to consume, and the average viability of B. coagulans was 6.57 log CFU/g from 15 days to 30 days of storage. At the end of the gastrointestinal simulation, 6.72 log CFU/g of B. coagulans remained viable, indicating that the pectin candies have the potential to be probiotic. The candies had excellent acceptance by consumers. The inclusion of the tropical fruit mix had a positive impact on the formulation of pectin candies, reducing the need for artificial additives while combining the desirable characteristics of the fruits with the probiotic, enhancing the functional appeal of the product.
Plants, pests, and ants: ethnoknowledge of countryside communities on vegetable gardens
Authors: Canedo-Júnior Ernesto de Oliveira , Santiago Graziele da Silva , Tavares André Luiz Batista , Angotti Marina Acero , Ribas Carla Rodrigues
Published: February 2025

Vegetable gardens are important for maintenance of food security and biodiversity.  This is particularly true for insects, as the presence of species in vegetable gardens is defined by traditional control methods that have been applied for generations and are linked to the knowledge of traditional communities. In this context, we aimed to identify the knowledge of rural communities regarding family vegetable gardens, including the vegetables cultivated, the main vegetable pests, their control methods, and the role of ants in these environments. We interviewed 46 families from five rural communities in Santa Rita de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Among them, 44 families reported that they currently have or have had a vegetable garden at their residence. A limited number of vegetables ethnospecies are commonly cultivated, primarily lettuce and kale. The families possess a broad knowledge of alternative pest control methods. Regarding ants, the communities generally view them only as pests to vegetables. In this context, strategies to preserve traditional knowledge and disseminate it among traditional communities are essential for the preservation of the regional culture and the conservation of agrobiodiversity.
On a mathematical model of the influence of memory on cancer treatment using gene therapy
Authors: Luz Gerson Freitas , De Cezaro Adriano
Published: February 2025

Cancer is one of the diseases that causes the most deaths in the world. Gene therapy is a recent alternative technique that has shown good clinical results in the treatment of gene changes and mutations caused by cancer. In this work, we will study the effects of gene therapy treatment by adding the hypothesis of the existence of immunological memory to the dynamics of cancer propagation through the introduction of multi-fractional order derivatives in the mathematical modeling for the problem. From a theoretical point of view, we will prove that the problem is well-posed in Hadamard's sense. We present numerical simulations for different scenarios, which demonstrate evidence that patients' previous contact with the virus involved in gene therapy can harm the effectiveness of the treatment.
Analysis of the influence of the soil retardation coefficient on the dispersion of pollutants in landfills
Authors: Konradt Josiane , Furtado Igor da Cunha , Quadros Régis Sperotto de , Buske Daniela , Weymar Guilherme Jahnecke
Published: February 2025

The increase in the consumption of disposable products, the excessive use of packaging and the presence of goods scheduled for rapid obsolescence are factors that have directly driven the growth in the production of municipal solid waste (MSW). When these wastes are not treated properly, their negative impacts on the environment become evident, including contamination of soil and water resources. Thus, the present work presents a study of a two-dimensional model of the dispersion of pollutants in landfills, considering the governing equation in dimensionless form. The problem under study is hypothesized to be the continuous and uniform leakage of an MSW storage cell. The adopted model is solved by the Generalized Integral Laplace Transform Technique (GILTT) method, whose solution is analytical, except for the truncation error in the infinite series. The results obtained show that the proposed method is effective in reproducing the physical characteristics of the problem and when compared with other results available in the literature, highlighting the influence of the delay factor parameter in the study.
Assessment of the pollutant dispersion, linear system and stability through the application of the 3D-GILTT method in the advection-diffusion equation
Authors: Silveira Viliam Cardoso da , Kurz Gustavo Braz , Buske Daniela , Quadros Régis Sperotto de , Weymar Guilherme Jahnecke , Carvalho Jonas da Costa
Published: February 2025

The aim of this work is to evaluate the pollutants concentration considering a transient three-dimensional model, non-local turbulence closure and the computational time to simulate the pollutants dispersion considering different methodologies to solve the linear system that is obtained by applying the 3D-GILTT method in the three-dimensional advection-diffusion equation. To validate the model, unstable tank experiment data were considered. The results show that the Gauss-Seidel method has the shortest computational time to simulate the pollutant dispersion and the model satisfactorily simulates the observed concentrations, considering and not considering the non-local turbulence closure term.
The role of dual-use technologies in hybrid warfare: A double-edged sword?
Authors:   GATE Institute, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", Sofia, Bulgariа, Bankov Borislav , Bojilov Stefan ,   Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
Published: February 2025

The concepts of "hybrid warfare" and "dual-use technologies" have two striking similarities. Both link the military with the civilian domains; both are also heavily used in Western security architecture. It is thus surprising that very little academic literature explores their interrelationship. To fill this gap, the present article asks how dual-use technologies influence hybrid warfare. It is argued that dual-use technologies are a double-edged sword as they enable hybrid aggressors but also help counter hybrid warfare. On the one hand, the versatility, lower acquisition costs, and adaptability of dual-use technologies increase the risk of hybrid campaigns. On the other, they can improve allied interoperability and resilience against hybrid threats. It is thus recommended that researchers, analysts and decision-makers consider dual-use technologies when investigating or mounting a defence against hybrid adversaries.
Impact of Digital Marketing Strategies on Brand Image, Consumer Engagement and Loyalty
Authors: Muhammad Owais  , Sohaib Uz Zaman  , Syed Hasnain Alam
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The rapid evolution of digital media has compelled businesses to adopt digital marketing strategies to enhance brand image, foster consumer engagement, and ensure customer loyalty. This study examines the impact of digital marketing strategies on brand image, consumer engagement, purchase intention, and loyalty, providing empirical insights into the interrelationships among these constructs. Objectives: The study aims to assess the influence of digital marketing strategies on consumer interaction and brand image, as well as their subsequent effects on purchase intention and loyalty. Specific hypotheses are tested to establish the strength and significance of these relationships through rigorous statistical analysis. Methodology: A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire distributed to 300 respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis (Cronbach’s Alpha), Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regression to evaluate relationships among digital marketing strategies, consumer engagement, brand perception, purchase intention, and loyalty. Demographic variables and social media usage patterns were also considered. Findings: The results indicate that digital marketing strategies significantly enhance consumer engagement and brand image, which are key drivers of purchase intention and loyalty. Purchase intention mediates the relationship between consumer engagement, brand image, and customer loyalty. Additionally, both direct and indirect influences highlight the critical role of well-structured digital marketing strategies in consumer decision-making. Conclusion: The study underscores the necessity for businesses to implement interactive and consumer-centric digital marketing approaches to strengthen brand-consumer relationships, enhance positive brand perceptions, and sustain long-term loyalty. Future research should explore the evolving impact of emerging digital technologies and ethical considerations in digital marketing strategies.