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Pendayagunaan TikTok Sebagai Media Layanan Informasi dan Komunikasi Perpustakaan
Authors: Saiful Nurhaliza
Published: June 2024

Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi informasi, khususnya teknologi komunikasi massa seperti media sosial. Memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat akan informasi adalah tanggung jawab perpustakaan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menerangkan bahwa perkembangan media sosial tidak hanya menjadi tantangan atau saingan perpustakaan, tetapi perpustakaan dapat mendayagunakannya. Metode yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan datanya dengan studi pustaka dan dokumentasi dengan mengamati langsung pada objek kajian, yaitu beberapa akun TikTok perpustakaan di Indonesia. TikTok merupakan media sosial paling populer di dunia dengan jutaan pengguna aktif setiap harinya. Pendayagunaan TikTok sebagai media layanan informasi dan komunikasi perpustakaan dapat menjadi langkah inovatif dan efektif dalam mengembangkan layanan perpustakaan. Dengan memperluas jangkauan layanan, memperkuat hubungan dengan masyarakat, dan menciptakan konten yang menarik, perpustakaan dapat mengambil manfaat dari potensi yang dimiliki TikTok sebagai platform media sosial populer.
Perspektif Epistemologis Dalam Interpretasi Sejarah
Authors: Ramadani Jerry , Marfuah Siti , Kusumawijaya Rizal Izmi
Published: June 2024

Pengetahuan dalam sejarah merupakan aspek yang kompleks yang dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor seperti nilai budaya, perspektif politik, dan kepentingan ideologis. Perspektif epistemologis memainkan peran penting dalam memahami dan menginterpretasikan sejarah dengan membahas proses dan cara memperoleh pengetahuan sejarah. Melalui analisis berbagai aliran epistemologi, seperti Realisme, Idealisme, Empirisisme, Rasionalisme, Kritisisme, Epistemologi Islam, dan lainnya, interpretasi sejarah menjadi lebih luas dan dapat dipandang dari berbagai sudut pandang. Epistemologi tidak hanya membahas bagaimana pengetahuan diperoleh, tetapi juga menyoroti hakikat dan nilai ilmu pengetahuan itu sendiri. Dengan demikian, pemahaman kita tentang sejarah dapat diperkaya dan diperluas melalui pendekatan epistemologis yang mendalam.
Analysis Of The Influence Of Financial Literature, Lifestyle, Emotional Intelligence, And Financial Technology Development On The Financial Behavior Of Yogyakarta’s Millenials Generation During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Galih Wisnu Pratama  , Sri Dwi Ari Ambarwati  , Agus Soekarno
Published: June 2024

This study is to examine the relationship between financial behavior of millennial generation during the COVID-19 pandemic which was influenced by factors such as financial literacy, lifestyle, emotional intelligence and the development of financial technology. The existence of the COVID-19 pandemic for the millennial generation certainly affects their financial behavior. The ability that has not been maximized in self-control, namely not being able to be wise in using money, not being able to control oneself when hanging out with other people and not being able to wisely face the changing times, indicates that the millennial generation still has low emotional intelligence. The results of this study were carried out descriptively or through descriptions that described and explained the research subject. Then for the approach in this research follow the steps of quantitative research work. The sample used in this study was 100 Millennials in Yogyakarta. The research variable data was processed using the Software Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 22. The analytical methods used included descriptive statistical analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. Financial literacy, lifestyle, emotional intelligence, and the development of fintech have a significant positive effect on the financial behavior. Financial literacy has a significant positive effect on the financial behavior. Lifestyle has a significant positive effect on the financial behavior. Emotional intelligence has a significant positive effect on the financial behavior. The development of financial technology has a significant positive effect on the financial behavior.
Sustainable Reporting Strategies: An Analytical Review of the Integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Factors in Financial Statements
Authors: Alfiana  , Purwanti Ari , Muafiqie Humaidah
Published: June 2024

This comprehensive research delves into the seamless integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors within the financial disclosures of 120 manufacturing enterprises situated in West Java. Employing a multifaceted approach encompassing content analysis, in-depth interviews, and comprehensive stakeholder surveys, this study uncovers sustainable reporting strategies and conducts an in-depth assessment of ESG integration. Furthermore, it diligently explores stakeholder perceptions surrounding these integrations. The results obtained from this extensive investigation portray a landscape marked by substantial ESG disclosures within the financial reports, with a particular emphasis on environmental aspects. Interviews conducted as part of the study brought to light a myriad of motivations, challenges, and innovative strategies employed by these manufacturing companies. Meanwhile, the stakeholder surveys were a testament to the growing reliance on ESG information as a critical decision-making resource. The study's findings offer guidance for manufacturing businesses seeking to achieve a harmonious integration of economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. By enhancing transparency, accountability, and responsible practices, these companies may foster sustainable development not just in West Java but also in other regions.
Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurial Ventures: A Holistic Study of Socio-Economic Transformation and Business Creation
Authors: Simanjorang Tienni Mariana , Indriana  , Hanafi Imam , Desembrianita Eva , Utami Eva Yuniarti
Published: June 2024

This research study examines the dynamic relationships between entrepreneurial resources, opportunities, government policies, economic empowerment, and socio-economic transformation in the context of entrepreneurial ventures in West Java, Indonesia. Using a quantitative approach, this study employs quantitative analysis through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SMART-PLS 4 to assess these relationships and their implications for economic development. The sample comprised 300 entrepreneurial firms from various sectors, representing micro, small, and medium enterprises. Data collected through a structured questionnaire explored respondents' perceptions regarding entrepreneurial resources, opportunities, government policies, economic empowerment, and socio-economic transformation. The data was analyzed, and the proposed hypotheses were tested using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and path analysis. The study’s results demonstrate a noteworthy and favorable correlation between entrepreneurial resources, opportunities, government policies, and economic empowerment. Furthermore, it is worth noting that economic empowerment has a significant and good impact on socio economic transformation. The fit index of the structural model suggests a satisfactory alignment between the hypothesized model and the empirical data. The findings highlight the significance of available resources, favorable opportunities, and supporting government policies in facilitating economic empowerment inside entrepreneurial enterprises. Furthermore, the results also underscore the importance of economic empowerment in reducing broader socio-economic changes within the region. This study aims to enhance comprehension of the interplay between entrepreneurship, policy, and socio-economic results in West Java.
Human Resource Development to Improve the Performance of Village Employees in Developing the Effectiveness of Achieving the Tourism Village Program
Authors: Rahwana Kusuma Agdhi , Karmila Mila
Published: June 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of Human Resources Development on the Performance of Village Employees and the Effectiveness of Tourism Village Program Achievement in Cimerak District, Pangandaran Regency. The research method used in this study is a quantitative method with an associative analysis approach (causality) and census. The population in this study amounted to 138 village employees in Cimerak District. The type of data used in this study is primary data obtained through questionnaires. The data testing technique used in this study uses validity tests, reliability tests. Data analysis in this study used path analysis using SPSS software version 25. The results of this study show that Human Resource Development is able to improve the Performance of Village Employees in Cimerak District, Pangandaran Regency in developing the Effectiveness of Tourism Village Program Achievement. Where one of the villages in Cimerak District, namely Masawah Village, there is Madasari Beach which is famous for its Breakwater Beach. With this research, Human Resource Development affects the performance of village employees and the effectiveness of achieving tourism village programs.
Analysis of Product Quality of Rubber Production Using Six Sigma Method
Authors: Daryono
Published: June 2024

Contemporary companies function in a complex environment where opportunities are affordable, global markets are evolving faster than ever, and operational performance and organizational success are determined by customer-centric offerings. The motivation behind this study is to research what PT Surya's item quality means for the six sigma technique to distinguish factors that cause deformities and go to fitting lengths to work on the nature of their items. The assessment zeroed in only on the nature of elastic objects at PT Surya Teknologi Industri. Those expectations are called exceptional control. Inside the area of product development, the Six Sigma concept DMAIC (outline, measure, examine, improve and manipulate) is a method of approaches to enhance the technique that focuses on lowering operational changes and causes of failure. A non-public organisation referred to as PT. Surya Teknologi enterprise produces custom designs and plastic moulds. Consistent with the studies results, we are able to verify that the high-quality control done by way of the enterprise is good even above the sigma degree, however there are nonetheless many things that aren't true. We consider that the enterprise can improve the elements that cause defects and improve the great ofproducts produced.
A promising method for selecting imazamox-resistant sunflower plants
Authors: Harmancı Pınar , Yaman Elif , Kaya Mehmet Demir
Published: June 2024

This study was conducted to investigate the potential of using the germination test as a model for screening imazamox resistance in sunflower plants . A standard germination test was performed by applying different doses of imazamox (control, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, and 1.6 mM) to imidazoline-resistant (IMI-R) and susceptible (IMI-S) sunflower hybrids. Germination percentage, mean germination time, germination index, shoot length, root length, seedling fresh and dry weight, and phytotoxicity percentage for seedling growth parameters were investigated. The results showed that imazamox concentrations slightly affected the germination percentage of two sunflower hybrids at only 1.6 mM. Increasing doses of imazamox led to an increase in the mean germination time and a decrease in the germination index for both sunflower hybrids, following a similar trend. Seedling growth parameters such as shoot length, root length, and seedling fresh weight were significantly decreased by increasing imazamox doses. In addition, the differences between IMI-R and IMI-S sunflower hybrids were very evident for these parameters. The IMI-S sunflower hybrid showed sensitivity in the presence of imazamox, while no changes in the IMI-R hybrid were determined up to 0.4 mM. The inhibition percentage was higher in the IMI-S hybrid than in the IMI-R. It was concluded that the optimal dose of imazamox for the selection of resistant plants during the early growth stage was found to be 0.2 mM. The germination parameters were not good criteria for imazamox resistance, while root length, shoot length, and seedling fresh weight should be considered as selection criteria for resistance to imazamox in sunflower.
Morphological and Morphometric Identification of Steinernema abbasi (Nematoda: Steinernematidae) from Düzce, Türkiye
Authors: Çakmak Taylan
Published: June 2024

Interest in the use of nematodes as biological pest control agents has grown exponentially over the past two decades. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) (Steinernema and Heterorhabditis) have been particularly successful in managing pest problems in agriculture and horticulture. One of the most important requirements in biological control programmes is the accurate identification of pests and any beneficial organisms with biocontrol potential. The aim of this study was to identify an unknown entomopathogenic nematode that was collected from a hazelnut orchard in Düzce, Türkiye. Our study reports methods for the identification of Steinernema abbasi, based on morphological and morphometric characterization. The unknown entomopathogenic nematode, Strain 1, was identified as S. abbasi.
СТВОРЕННЯ ГІМНАСТИЧНОГО ТОВАРИСТВА "СОКІЛ" У ЛАНЦУТІ ТА ЙОГО ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНА СТРУКТУРА В 1891-1899 РОКАХ
Authors: Кашовська Малгожата Уршула
Published: June 2024

Статтю присвячено вивченню культурно-історичного спадку гімнастичних товариств, які відіграли значну роль у національному відродженні та спортивному житті кінця XIX століття в Галичині. Основна мета роботи – аналіз організаційної структури та діяльності гімнастичного товариства "Сокіл" (Оригінальна назва – Sokół) у Ланьцуті (сьогодні це місто на території Республіки Польща) в період 1891-1899 років, що включає в себе дослідження складу управління, статутів, засідань та впливу на місцеву громаду. Для досягнення цієї мети використано комплексні історичні методи, зокрема архівне дослідження, аналіз документальних матеріалів, таких як листи, протоколи зборів, статути та рукописи, що зберігаються у державних архівах та приватних колекціях. Це дало змогу детально реконструювати історію та внутрішній устрій одного з перших спортивних товариств у Галичині. Встановлено, що комітет засновників спирався на використання австрійського законодавства про товариства та залучення місцевої інтелігенції. Протягом кількох років у товаристві було створено міцну структуру управління, яка залучала значну частину місцевої еліти, що сприяло зміцненню його позицій в суспільному житті Ланьцута. Активна участь місцевих діячів не лише сприяла організаційному розвитку, але й створила умови для залучення ширших верств населення до фізичної культури та національно-культурного життя. Результати дослідження підтвердили, що "Сокіл" у Ланцуті був важливим центром громадського життя, який сприяв розвитку фізичної культури та національної свідомості. Активне включення місцевої інтелігенції у діяльність товариства допомогло створити умови для широкомасштабного культурного відродження у регіоні. Це дослідження вносить важливий внесок у розуміння ролі громадських організацій у формуванні національної ідентичності та культурного розвитку суспільства на місцевому рівні.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ХАРЧУВАННЯ СТУДЕНТІВ В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Цигура Галина , Гаркуша Сергій
Published: June 2024

Здорове харчування населення є обов’язковою умовою збереження і добробуту нації, а відповідно й сталого розвитку країни. Зважаючи на постійне зниження рівня здоров’я української молоді, моніторинг стану харчування та інформаційно-просвітницька робота щодо усвідомлення необхідності та поширення стандартів здорового способу життя, зокрема й дотримання раціонального харчування повинні бути постійними. У статті висвітлено особливості харчування студентів факультету фізичного виховання Національного університету «Чернігівський колегіум» імені Т. Г. Шевченка в умовах воєнного стану в країні. У дослідженні були використані: анкетно-опитувальний метод збору інформації, методи аналізу та синтезу інформації та методи математичної статистики. Фактичний раціон більшості учасників дослідження має недостатню енергетичну цінність – для дівчат дефіцит знаходиться в межах 27,58%, для хлопців – в межах 30,24%. Виявлено недостатню кількість усіх основних макронутрієнтів у раціоні, критичну нестачу спостерігали за вмістом вуглеводів. Всі групи основних продуктів відповідно до тарілки здорового харчування у щоденному раціоні мають майже 1/2 студентів. Серед нерекомендованих продуктів харчування найбільш вживаними є продукти переробки м’яса та кондитерські вироби. Належної кратності приймання їжі та питного режиму дотримується більшість студентів. Принципів раціонального харчування дотримується 1/3 частина студентів, така ж частина опитаних визнали своє харчування незадовільним через брак часу або матеріальну незабезпеченість. Харчування більшості студентів факультету фізичного виховання не відповідає рекомендаціям фахівців-дієтологів. Війна має свої особливості впливу на харчування – 45,72% респондентів після деокупації Чернігівщини мають порушення харчової поведінки, адже не змогли налагодити звичний характер харчування. Кураторам академічних груп та тренерському складу рекомендується звернути увагу на харчування своїх підопічних і надати допомогу з метою корекції характеру харчування та налагодження належної харчової поведінки.
Party Groups in the System of State Administration of Industry in the USSR in the 1940s—50s (On the Example of the Ural Heavy Machinery Plant)
Authors: Bedel Alexander , Mikheev Mikhail
Published: June 2024

The article examines the place of party groups in the system of state administration of industry in the USSR in the 1940s-50s. On the example of the Ural Heavy Machinery Plant, some aspects of the participation of party groups in the processes of organization, management and control of production at a large industrial enterprise are shown. The authors analyze the order of establishment, work and accounting of the activities of the party group.
Historical perspective towards child labour in Turkey as a major subject of social work discipline
Authors: Başcıllar Mehmet , Uslu-Ak Büşra , Karakaya Cihangir
Published: June 2024

This article provides an overview of child labour in Turkey from a historical perspective. The article describes the root causes and the current situation of child labour with the foci on international and national legislation as well as the political and practical measures regarding child labour in the context of social work discipline. Concrete examples with respect to legal revisions and the policies in the fight against child labour in Turkish context are framed under relevant time periods.
The Kurdish question in American and Russian historiography in the late 20th and early 21st centuries
Authors: Ayriyan Radmila , Lepkov Arseniy
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the review of trends in the development of American and Russian historiography of the Kurdish question in modern times. The material has been monographs and articles by researchers from both the American and Russian schools of Kur dish studies since 1991, when, in connection with the war in Iraq and the formation of autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan as an object of American policy in the Middle East, the issue of the Kurdish region is gaining new relevance.
Legal rights for the workers caused by heat exustion and a work injury: historical background
Authors: Saba Numan Rasheed
Published: June 2024

Reducing or preventing the occurrence of work injuries or occupational diseases that affect the worker is often by controlling the elements of the production process starting with the means of human production. This is by placing the worker in the right place considering his physical ability and measuring the human capacity for endurance in natural and supernatural conditions after referring to scientific studies.
The main trends in the development of modern Belarusian historiography (on the example of the Polish problems of the 20th century)
Authors: Borisenok Yury
Published: June 2024

The article analyzes the main stages of the development of the historiography of the Republic of Belarus in the 1990s - 2020s, which are clearly visible on the example of the Polish problems of the twentieth century, which are a priority for the development of Belarusian historical science. The author notes a significant expansion in comparison with the Soviet period of both the source base of research by Belarusian historians and the topics of their scientific works on Belarusian-Polish relations. At the same time, until 2021, historians of all directions have considered relations with Poland strictly within the modern borders of the Republic of Belarus in their works, and only recently has the prospect of researchers’ attention to the Belarusian aspects of the history of Vilna and Bialystok become apparent.
Social Harms of Child Labor in Afghanistan (Case Study of Bamyan City)
Authors: Ahmadi Ramazan , Akbari Mohammad Reza
Published: June 2024

The social harms of child labor in Bamyan City, Afghanistan, represent a fundamental and critical issue with widespread negative impacts on both children and society. Due to poverty and economic difficulties, children are compelled to undertake hard and exhausting work, depriving them of their basic rights such as education and play. The aim of this study is to identify the factors influencing child employment, evaluate its social and psychological consequences, and provide effective solutions to reduce and eliminate these harms. This quantitative research gathered information using questionnaires from child labor in Bamyan City and analyzed it with SPSS software. The results show that half of the children are deprived of education and mostly work in mechanics and blacksmithing with low income. Their guardians are predominantly unemployed or day laborers, and these children live in large families. The primary reasons for child employment include poverty, unemployment, the need for skill acquisition, deprivation from school, and the incapacity or illness of parents. Child labor leads to serious social harms such as depression, hopelessness, illness, aggression, encouragement towards drug use and crimes, and sexual abuse. Some children feel hopeless about the future, while others have aspirations such as becoming skilled workers, doctors, engineers, and politicians. This situation requires serious and urgent measures.
AI Cards: Towards an Applied Framework for Machine-Readable AI and Risk Documentation Inspired by the EU AI Act
Authors: Golpayegani Delaram , Hupont Isabelle , Panigutti Cecilia , Pandit Harshvardhan J. , Schade Sven , O'Sullivan Declan , Lewis Dave
Published: June 2024

With the upcoming enforcement of the EU AI Act, documentation of high-risk AI systems and their risk management information will become a legal requirement playing a pivotal role in demonstration of compliance. Despite its importance, there is a lack of standards and guidelines to assist with drawing up AI and risk documentation aligned with the AI Act. This paper aims to address this gap by providing an in-depth analysis of the AI Act's provisions regarding technical documentation, wherein we particularly focus on AI risk management. On the basis of this analysis, we propose AI Cards as a novel holistic framework for representing a given intended use of an AI system by encompassing information regarding technical specifications, context of use, and risk management, both in human- and machine-readable formats. While the human-readable representation of AI Cards provides AI stakeholders with a transparent and comprehensible overview of the AI use case, its machine-readable specification leverages on state of the art Semantic Web technologies to embody the interoperability needed for exchanging documentation within the AI value chain. This brings the flexibility required for reflecting changes applied to the AI system and its context, provides the scalability needed to accommodate potential amendments to legal requirements, and enables development of automated tools to assist with legal compliance and conformity assessment tasks. To solidify the benefits, we provide an exemplar AI Card for an AI-based student proctoring system and further discuss its potential applications within and beyond the context of the AI Act.
Household stress moderates the association between caregiver metacognition and emotional control and infant sustained attention.
Authors: Amaireh Ghada , Caes Line , Hendry Alexandra , Wijeakumar Sobanawartiny
Published: June 2024

Previous work has shown that caregiver executive functions (EFs) are robustly linked to EFs in children. However, existing evidence has used mixed methods approaches combining questionnaires and experimental tasks. The current study used contextually similar questionnaires to examine whether EFs in caregivers would be associated with EFs in their infants, and whether household stress and socioeconomic status moderated significant associations. 91 families living in the Midlands region of the United Kingdom participated in the study. Caregiver EFs were assessed using the behaviour rating inventory of executive functions and infant EFs were assessed using the early executive functions questionnaires. Caregivers were also asked to fill in questionnaires to provide information on household stress and socioeconomic status. Our results showed that better metacognition and emotional control in caregivers was associated with better sustained attention and persistence and regulation in infants. Household stress moderated the association between caregiver metacognition and emotional control and infant sustained attention, with the strongest effects observed in families with lower stress levels. Our findings contribute to the understanding of early associations between caregiver and child EFs.
Computation of the Euler Product Representation for the Riemann Zeta Function
Authors: Annamalai Chinnaraji
Published: June 2024

The Riemann zeta function is the most important special function in the significantly large family of zeta-functions. The Euler product is an infinite product of many functions in the multiplicative number theory. A completely multiplicative function gives the Euler product representation of the Riemann zeta function. This paper presents the computation of the Euler product representation for the Riemann zeta function.
Fidelity of Implementation (FOI) of the Grade 10 English Curriculum: Developing a FOI Framework for Curriculum Delivery
Authors: Alviz Abigail A. , Opina Arlene S.
Published: June 2024

Fidelity of implementation (FOI) is employed to probe into the implementation of the curriculum by English teachers as intended by developers through the curriculum guide. This explanatory-sequential paper sought to probe into the fidelity of implementation practice of high school English teachers using the dimensions of adherence, duration and quality of delivery. Data were gathered using the Curriculum Fidelity of Implementation Survey-Questionnaire, focus group discussion and document analysis. Data analyses were conducted using quantitative and qualitative approaches. Findings revealed that teachers mostly implement the curriculum with average adherence but cited several reasons for not accomplishing the learning competencies. Overall, high quality of delivery was observed and the required time allotment for the Grade 10 English subject was implemented; however, these did not translate to the full implementation of the curriculum. Reasons such as lack of orientation on the learning competencies, intervening and other-teaching related activities, professional development programs during class days, among others resort to teachers’ backlogged discussion of the competencies. Implications of and recommendation for the study were provided for future researchers and empirical discussion.
Designing an online BCI forum: insights from researchers and end-users
Authors: Ziebell Philipp , Modde Aurélie , Roland Ellen , Eidel Matthias , van Steensel Mariska , Mrachacz-Kersting Natalie , Vaughan Theresa M. , Kübler Andrea
Published: June 2024

Objective: Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can support non-muscular communication and control for severely paralyzed people. However, efforts that directly involve potential or actual end-users and address their individual needs are scarce, demonstrating a translational gap. A BCI-specific online forum could initiate and sustainably strengthen interactions between BCI researchers and end-users to bridge this gap. Approach: We interviewed six severely paralyzed individuals and surveyed 121 BCI researchers to capture their opinions and wishes concerning an online BCI forum. Data were analyzed with a mixed-method quantitative and qualitative content analysis. Main results and significance: All end-users and most researchers (83%) reported an interest in participating in a forum. Rating questions and open comments to identify design aspects included: what should be featured most prominently, how people would get engaged in the forum, and which pitfalls should be considered. Responses support establishing an online BCI forum to serve as a meaningful resource for the entire BCI community.
Using EEG to advance mindfulness science: A survey of emerging methods and approaches
Authors: Lin Yanli , Atad Daniel Andrew , Zanesco Anthony Paul
Published: June 2024

Throughout the brief history of contemplative neuroscience, electroencephalography (EEG) has been a valuable and enduring methodology used to elucidate the neural correlates and mechanisms of mindfulness. Yet despite its longevity and demonstrated utility, EEG has been increasingly overlooked in favor of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and other newer neuroscience methods. In this review article, we provide a reminder that old does not equal obsolete, and that EEG continues to offer exceptional promise for addressing key questions and challenges that pervade the field today. Toward this end, we outline the unique advantages of EEG from a research strategy and experimental design perspective, before highlighting an array of new sophisticated data acquisition and analytic approaches. Along the way, we provide illustrative examples from our own work and the broader literature to showcase how these innovations can be leveraged to spark new insights and stimulate progress across both basic science and translational applications of mindfulness. Ultimately, we argue that EEG still has much to contribute to contemplative neuroscience, and hope to solicit the interest of other investigators to make full use of its capabilities in service of maximizing its potential within the field.
Hamartia in Effiong Johnson's The Stolen Manuscript
Authors: Tyogema Emmanuel Bunduga
Published: June 2024

The artist striving for truth or sincerity had to guard his spontaneous vision against distortion or alteration by aesthetic conventions or preoccupations” Linda Nochlin (2006). A perpetrator of evil spends time and energy plotting how to pull his or her prey down, unknown to the target victim; life goes on normally with him or her. It is easier to do good than bad, and even much more beneficial. This research work disabuses the minds of the readers against evil acts which are often natural and justifiable by the standard of vices such as hatred, nepotism, envy, jealousy, and lack of growth mindset as seen in the character of Dr Martin and his accomplice, Mr Bayo. These weaknesses have been pointed out elsewhere, especially in the play of Sophocles ‘Oedipus Rex’ but not in Effiong’s The Stolen Manuscript which is peculiar to the Nigeria and Africa society. Realism as the lens through which the paper sponges and communicate the good and bad tendencies of characters in the play is deliberate. This allows the reader to make a choice, hence both sides are laid bare, though the paper is tilted towards good, and evil is punished leading to the hamartia of Dr Martin and Mr. Bayo. A man who is not eminently good and just yet whose misfortune is brought about not by vice or depravity but by some error or frailty (Aristotle). Tragedy does happen but not without a cause, there is always a prompter in this case: jealousy. This research shows the outcome of hard work, through Ukeme and retribution of evil jealousy through Martins. The ladder of academic prowess is accessible for willing and intending academics both in and out of educational institutions.
China and Refugee Law
Authors: Guofu Liu , Yang Mei
Published: June 2024

From 1949 to the 1980s, China protected over 320,000 returned persecuted overseas Chinese from Malaya, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, India, and Mongolia, and over 280,000 Indochinese refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, who were expelled by residing countries because of anti-Chinese policies. Since the 1990s, some North Koreans illegally mi ated to Northeast China, mainly due to famine. Since 2009, tens of thousands displaced border residents of Myanmar have fled to China because of armed conflicts. The legal status of North Korean illegal immigrants and Myanmar displaced border residents is debatable. For complicated reasons, the protection of refugees and persons of concern is regulated by policy. The focus of the settlement policy used in the 1950s and 1960s was that settlement should focus on rural areas, with priority given to centralized settlement. The focus of the settlement policy of Indochinese refugees developed to centralized settlement in overseas Chinese farms. Eighty-four overseas Chinese farms were established mainly in Guangdong, which have been reformed since 1990s with the aim of integration into the local community, society, and market economy. China has had international cooperation regarding refugees with the international organizations and countries since 1979, when the UNHCR began working in China. In the absence of domestic refugee law in China, the UNHCR registers asylum seekers, carries out refugee status determination, and seeks durable solutions. The main direction for China to participate in global refugee governance is under the UN. Provisions of China’s domestic law on refugees are largely concentrated on the constitutions and the exit and entry administration laws. The Exit and Entry Administration Law 2012 is China’s first piece of legislation to include a provision specifically dealing with refugees. China acceded to the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (1951), and to many human rights conventions, which laid a solid foundation for China to protect refugees and persons of concern. With the growth of national strength, China will make more contributions on global refugee governance and protect refugees and persons of concern by law. Additionally, academic works on Hong Kong, Macau, and refugee laws are not covered by this bibliography because both Hong Kong and Macau have independent refugee legal systems. Likewise, the article does not include academic works on overseas Chinese who went back to their homes in Southeast Asia from mainland China during the Cold War, and how they are persecuted, as they are mainly governed by refugee laws in the destination countries and regions, not Chinese refugee law. This research is funded by the Danish National Research Foundation Grant no. DNRF169 and conducted under the auspices of the Danish National Research Foundation’s Centre of Excellence for Global Mobility Law.
Social Inequalities in Bereavement across the Life Course: A Study of Four-Generation Kinship Networks in Sweden
Authors: Sasson Isaac , Andersson Linus , van Raalte Alyson A , Alburez-Gutierrez Diego
Published: June 2024

The death of family members is a near-ubiquitous human experience that profoundly impacts social and psychological wellbeing. Mortality decline in high-income countries has made this experience more predictable across the life course, yet family bereavement patterns vary across socioeconomic strata. This study proposes a demographic framework for understanding how the interplay of mortality inequalities and variation in kinship structure shapes inequalities in bereavement. Drawing on life course theory, it conceptualizes the burden of bereavement as a multifaceted phenomenon relating to cumulative exposure to kin deaths (intensity), when these deaths occur during the life course (timing), and whether they follow the generational ordering (predictability). Using Swedish registry data, the study reconstructs four-generation kinship networks around the 1973 birth cohort and estimates the burden of bereavement by education and income. Inequalities in bereavement are decomposed to differences in kin mortality and structure. The findings reveal a socioeconomic gradient in family bereavement, mainly in timing and predictability effects. Individuals with lower socioeconomic status experience the death of parents, siblings, cousins, and children earlier in life. Disparities in cumulative exposure to bereavement are largely offset by differences in kin structure. This study underscores how demographic processes shape inequalities in bereavement across the life course.
The state of Slovak scientific literature published between 1993-2022: A bibliometric overview focused on social sciences and humanities
Authors: Adamkovic Matus , Kentoš Michal , Kačmár Pavol , Vargová Lenka , Baník Gabriel , Martončik Marcel
Published: June 2024

The scientific output of Slovakia, particularly in the social sciences and humanities, has faced considerable criticism regarding its quality and international impact. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Slovak scientific literature in the social sciences and humanities from 1993 to 2022. Utilizing data from the Central Registry of Publication Activity (CREPČ; Slovak universities; N = 230,606), the EPCA database (Slovak Academy of Sciences; N = 9,844), Scopus (N = 25,677), and Altmetrics (N = 681), we examined publication types, language use, open-access availability, authorship patterns, international collaborations, and impact metrics. The results indicate that Slovak research output in social sciences and humanities is characterized by a high proportion of local language publications and very limited presence in high-impact, international journals. Additionally, the citation impact and international collaboration rates are lower than the EU and OECD averages. Despite some positive trends, such as an increase in open-access publications, the overall scientific production remains below the expected standards. The study underscores the need for strategic reforms in the Slovak academic system to enhance research quality and international visibility, providing critical insights for policymakers and academic institutions.
The Role of Critical Thinking in Combating Deepfakes in Politics and Misinformation
Authors: Nascimento Natali Lourenço
Published: June 2024

It is proposed of this paper to show that Critical thinking empowers individuals to rigorouslyanalyze information and identify inconsistencies or anomalies, an indispensable skill for detectingdeepfakes, which often exhibit subtle visual or auditory manipulation cues. For instance, critical thinkerscan more effectively discern unnatural facial movements, inconsistencies in lighting or shadows, and othercommon artifacts in deepfakes. Cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias, increase susceptibility tomisinformation that conforms to pre-existing beliefs. Critical thinking education raises awareness of thesebiases and cultivates strategies to mitigate their impact by promoting skepticism and inquiry, criticalthinking reduces the likelihood of accepting false information at face value and encourages the pursuit ofcredible sources and evidence.
Four decades of Red Lists’ action proposals for safeguarding biodiversity: toward transformative change through deeper leverage and mainstreaming
Authors: Arponen Anni , Salomaa Anna , Fabritius Henna , Juslén Aino , Kuusela Saija
Published: June 2024

The Red Lists provide critical knowledge regarding biodiversity decline, especially in Finland where broad assessments have been made regularly since the 1980’s. They deliver information on the threat status of species or ecosystems, but also proposals for action. We analyzed the contents of the proposals for action in seven Finnish Red Lists of Species or Habitats for their transformative potential. Our analysis framework was based on a prior assessment linking the Conservation action classification by the Conservation Measures Partnership to the Meadows’ sustainability leverage points, complemented with cross-sectorality of the proposals. According to statistical analyses, the number of cross-sectoral proposals increased, while action categories proposed did not change toward deeper leverage points. However, qualitative assessment of the way in which the actions where proposed showed a trend toward more complex ensembles of actions and effectiveness of implementation. The following growing transformative potential is likely both a driver and a consequence of a broader societal change, driven by the ongoing biodiversity loss. Yet, recent mainstreaming efforts have often failed to reach the deepest leverage points and the root causes of the crisis. Red Lists clearly have a role to play in transformative change, but the engagement of actors across the society in devising the action proposals could be even broader and include scientific expertise beyond natural sciences to achieve deeper leverage points. Our results also emphasize the importance of considering complementary theories of transformative change simultaneously to achieve an in-depth understanding of viable paths toward societal change.
Symbolic Significance of Contemporary Nepali Sculptures
Authors: Sharma Yam Prasad
Published: June 2024

Contemporary Nepali sculptures suggest ideas, concepts, and invisible reality through symbols. The symbols are images that suggest ideas beyond themselves. The symbols link the visible world to the invisible reality indicated by the artworks. The symbolic sculptures suggest spiritual, social, and political ideas indirectly from the distance. Such symbolic arts can be interpreted in multiple ways since the signifier and the signified are not directly linked. The symbols in these sculptures bring the narratives of creation, cooperation, harmony, and human existence. The fish is the symbol of nonviolence. Lotus is the symbol of enlightenment. Some symbols are established by the cultural tradition, whereas some symbols are uniquely created by the artists themselves. Contemporary Nepali sculpture is an area of research which has been studied from the perspective of symbolism. This is qualitative research since the sculptures can be interpreted in multiple ways.
Female voice in Nepali Art
Authors: Rajbhandari Jasmine
Published: June 2024

The emergence of female voices in Nepali art noticeably began in 1989. The recent practices of female Nepali artists not only represent their personal emotional experiences but also convey strong messages. Their work talks about the various challenges faced by women in the patriarchal society of Nepal, and aims to bring positive changes such as equal space and freedom from social barriers. They not only address gender issues, but also question the right to give birth and abortion. Additionally, they address social disorders such as rape, Chhaupadi practices, untouchable issues during menstruation, and many other political issues in their work. This writing is based on qualitative research design and explores the work of ten Nepali women artists, using the theory of Feminism. Today, Nepali art is rapidly developing due to globalization and education. One of the main reasons for this progress is the rise in consciousness and education of female artists. They have demonstrated unique vision and creativity to lead the entire genre towards a better future. National and international art galleries exhibit their works, and even international museums collect their pieces. Their work is attracting the art market and also is getting critical acclaims.
Archetypes in Ragini Upadhyay's Paintings
Authors: Hamal Koshal
Published: June 2024

Archetype signifies the reflection of primordial symbols belonging to myth, culture, or rituals in the work of an artist from his or her collective unconscious. The main aim of this study is to reveal the archetypal character in the works of Ragini Upadhyay. The most recurring motifs, such as Bell, Kumari, Kali, Kamadhenu, Tulsi, Shiva Linga, Shiva, Buddha, Stupa, Lotus, Temples, and Garuda, are some of the key primordial symbols presented in her works; all of these symbols are associated with Hindu myth, culture, and rituals. The artist comes from a Brahmin family background, a caste within Hindu culture. Thus, there is a huge impact of Hinduism in her paintings, which she expresses in the form of art through her collective unconscious. This study is qualitative in nature and attempts to give a solution to a problem through observation and interpretation of the archetypes and paintings associated with this research topic.
नयाँ इतिहासको प्रारम्भ कथामा समाख्यानात्मक कथनीयता
Authors: रेग्मी रेखा , कार्की बेनुबहादुर
Published: June 2024

प्रस्तुत लेख कथाकार भवानी भिक्षुको नयाँ इतिहासको प्रारम्भ कथा समाख्यानात्मक कथनीयता सम्बद्ध रहेको छ । मनोवैज्ञानिक यथार्थवादलाई कथालेखनको रुचिक्षेत्र बनाएका यिनका कथामा तराईको जनवीवन र जनजीविकाले स्थान पाएका छन् । प्रस्तुत नयाँ इतिहासको प्रारम्भ कथा २००७ सालको राजनीतिक क्रान्ति र प्रतिक्रान्तिले नेपाली समाजलाई पारेको प्रभाव र असरलाई विषयका रूपमा चयन गरी लेखिएको कथा हो । आख्यानशास्त्रीय सैद्धान्तिक मानकका आधारमा भिक्षुका कथाको अध्ययन र अनुसन्धान भए पनि समाख्यानशास्त्रीय सिद्धान्त र यस सिद्धान्तका मानकका आधारमा कथाको अनुसन्धानमा रिक्तता रहेको छ । नयाँ इतिहासको प्रारम्भ कथामा समाख्यानात्मक कथनीयता मूल समस्याको निराकरणका लागि सैद्धान्तिक विधान अनुरूप मानवीय अनुभव र अनुभूतिको गहिराई, प्रस्तुतीकरणको प्रभावकारिता तथा सामाजिक÷सांस्कृतिक पक्षका आधारमा विवेचना गरिएको छ । सामग्री विश्लेषणका लागि पाठविश्लेषणकेन्द्री गुणात्मक अनुसन्धान ढाँचाको उपयोग गरिएको छ । सैद्धान्तिक पर्याधारका रूपमा समाख्यानात्मक कथनीयतालाई आधार बनाइएको छ । आख्यानात्मक पाठमा समाख्याताले कथ्यविषयलाई प्रस्तुतीकरण गर्ने ढाँचाअन्तर्गत सामाजिक÷सांस्कृतिक रूपमा स्थापित रहेका लोकविश्वास, लोकविश्वाससम्बद्ध मानवीय अनुभव, सामाजिक ज्ञानका विषयलाई परिभाषित गर्ने समुदायको अनुभूतिजस्ता विषयलाई आधार मानी आख्यानको विश्लेषण गर्ने अवधारणा नै कथनीयता हो । प्रस्तुत कथामा समाख्याताले समाज परिवर्तन र सामाजिक रूपान्तरणका लागि सञ्चालित अभियानको उत्कर्ष रूप रहेको क्रान्ति सफलतापछिको अँध्यारो पक्षलाई कथ्यविषयका रूपमा चयन गरेको छ । क्रान्तिको सफलतासँगै सत्तासीन बनेका क्रान्तिकारीले राजनीतिक तरलतामा रहेका सामाजिक विश्वास र क्रान्तिप्रतिको आम नागरिकको उत्साहलाई प्रतिक्रान्तिले निराशामा परिणत गरेको विषय प्रमुख कथनीय सन्दर्भका रूपमा आएको छ । तृतीयपुरुष समाख्याताले प्रस्तुत गरेको कथ्यकथनमा क्रान्तिको सफलताको उन्मादपूर्ण विषयलाई बढाइचढाई व्याख्या गरेर नथाक्ने इतिहासलेखन अधुरो रहेकाले इतिहासको पूर्णताका लागि अवसर पाएकाहरू सँगै गरमाएकाहरूको पनि इतिहास लेखिनुपर्ने आवाज उठाएको छ । समाख्याताले स्थितिवर्णनपरक प्रस्तुतिका माध्यमबाट कथ्यविषयलाई वर्णनात्मक ढाँचामा विषयलाई पूर्णता दिएको निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
प्रतिकूलता कथाको सीमान्तीय अध्ययन
Authors: घिमिरे माया
Published: June 2024

लेखसार
प्रस्तुत लेख पारिजातको प्रतिकूलता कथाको सीमान्तीयता विश्लेषणमा केन्द्रित छ । यस लेखमा सामग्रीको सङ्कलन पुस्तकालयीय पद्धतिबाट भएको छ भने विश्लेषणको लगि पाठविश्लेषणमा आधारित गुणात्मक पद्धतिको उपयोग भएको छ । पारिभाषिक दृष्टिले सीमान्त, सीमान्तीय र सीमान्तीयता सदियौँदेखि इतिहासविहीन भएका वा बनाइएका समाजका किनारामा रहेका आवाजविहीन तथा अधिकारविहीन समुदाय नै हुन् । सीमान्तीयता एउटा बृहत् छाता शब्द हो । सीमान्तीयताका दृष्टिले अध्ययनीय प्रतिकूलता कथामा विचारधारात्मक रूपले हेर्दा एकभन्दा बढी विचारको बहुलता छ । यस कथाभित्र सबै प्रकारका विभेदहरूका कारण किनारीकृत हुन पुगेका सबै शोषित, पीडितहरू अटाउन सक्ने भए पनि यो लेख प्रस्तुत कथामा सीमान्तीय वर्गको वर्गीय, लैङ्गिक र जातीय अवस्थाको प्रतिनिधित्वको पहिचान गरी समाजमा उनीहरूको स्थान, प्रभुत्व, प्रतिरोध र विचारधाराको अवस्थाको विश्लेषणमा केन्द्रित छ । यस कथामा लैङ्गिक दृष्टिले पितृसत्ता (पुरूष) को, वर्गीय दृष्टिले शासक वर्गको र जातीय दृष्टिले नछुट्टिए पनि उच्च सांस्कृतिक जातिको प्रभुत्व रहेको छ । प्रत्यक्ष रूपमा नारी पात्रहरूको मात्र उपस्थिति रहेको यस कथामा केही सीमान्तीय पात्रमा प्रतिरोधको भावना रहेको यस लेखमा प्रस्तुत कृति लेखकीय विचारधारा सीमान्तमैत्री रहेको निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।