bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS TO PREDICT READING LITERACY BASED ON PISA 2022 USING GRADIENT BOOSTED DECISION TREES AND EXTREME GRADIENT BOOSTING
Authors: Susanto Hary , Utami Ema
Published: January 2025

Reading is a fundamental skill essential for interdisciplinary understanding and serves as a crucial indicator of the educational quality of a nation. PISA provides an international evaluation of students' reading literacy across various countries, including Indonesia. Numerous studies have utilized machine learning algorithms to predict reading literacy; however, achieving high model accuracy remains a significant challenge. This study compares the performance of Gradient Boosting Decision Trees (GBDT) and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), two widely recognized machine learning algorithms for predicting reading literacy, utilizing PISA 2022 data from 12.853 Indonesian students and 59 variables from the Student Questionnaire Data File. The GridSearchCV optimization method was employed to select the optimal parameters for each model to ensure the best performance on the test data. GBDT achieved R² of 0.5106, with optimal parameters (n_estimators = 150, learning_rate = 0.2, max_depth = 3, subsample = 0.9). XGBoost reached a higher R² of 0.5247, with parameters (n_estimators = 1000, learning_rate = 0.01, max_depth = 7, colsample_bytree = 0.3, min_child_weight = 20, gamma = 1, alpha = 0), indicating XGBoost's superior performance in predicting reading literacy. Further analysis revealed that the most significant variables in the GBDT model included students' access to technology at home, extracurricular creative activities, socioeconomic status, school involvement in sustainable development, and problem-solving skills. In contrast, significant variables in the XGBoost model included family support, socioeconomic status, school belongingness, family environment's effectiveness in fostering creativity, and student imagination. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers in education to understand the factors contributing to students' reading literacy and to design more targeted and effective interventions
Fair and Ethical Resume Screening: Enhancing ATS with JustScreen the ResumeScreeningApp
Authors: Navarro Gloribeth
Published: January 2025

Abstract— In today's fast-paced job market, the efficiency and fairness of the resume screening process are paramount. "JustScreen" emerges as a cutting-edge solution leveraging advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) to automate resume evaluation, thus eliminating biases and promoting merit-based candidate selection. This thesis explores JustScreen's innovative approach to integrating NLP and machine learning algorithms to enhance the recruitment workflow, ensuring a more streamlined, unbiased, and efficient candidate assessment process. The methodology involves several key components: data preprocessing, NLP information extraction, fairness metrics calculation, bias mitigation, and interpretability techniques. By utilizing frameworks such as spaCy for NLP tasks, JustScreen aims to overcome the challenges of traditional manual screening processes, improving both accuracy and fairness. This thesis explores the transition from developing a full Application Tracking System (ATS) to creating a powerful enhancement for existing ATS systems. The ResumeScreeningApp/ JustScreen  integrates generative AI to provide comprehensive resume analysis, adding significant value to traditional ATS functionalities. Initial evaluations indicate a significant advancement in talent acquisition practices, promoting equal opportunities and reducing the impact of potentially discriminatory factors. This research signifies a transformative shift in recruitment, setting new standards for ethical and efficient hiring practices using Generative AI.
Comprehensive Analysis and Detection of IoT Network Attacks Using Recon Host Discovery Traffic Dataset
Authors: Al Zaidy Ahmed
Published: January 2025

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has introduced unparalleled interconnectivity and significant security challenges. Reconnaissance attacks, particularly Host Discovery, are often precursors to more severe cyber threats. In this study, we examine a labeled network traffic flow dataset to analyze patterns and identify key indicators of Recon Host Discovery attacks. Leveraging exploratory data analysis and feature correlation techniques, we uncover critical traffic behaviors, such as short flow durations and anomalous packet statistics, that distinguish benign from malicious activities. The findings lay the groundwork for developing robust detection mechanisms for IoT networks, emphasizing the importance of targeted feature selection and real-time analytics.
1STs OF MAY AND OTHER POEMS
Authors: Aguinaldo Dennis Andrew S.
Published: January 2025

Hinihiling ng parataktika nitong mga tula ang pagbablangko sa ilang relasyon bilang kapalit ng mga karaniwang diskarte ng pagpukaw. Pinigilan ko ring umusad sila na parang kuwento. Mas pinili ang mga alingawngaw kumbaga, sa pagbabakasakaling may mamuong larawan (o kahit kuwento) sa kuwadro ng atensyon ng mambabasa. Kung ihahalintulad sa ibang sining, nais kong ilapit ang kasalukuyang set sa mga dibuho sa halip na sa pelikula o maging sa maikling kuwento.
FOUR POEMS
Authors: Decamora Lawdenmarc
Published: January 2025

Apparently, the short collection selected by Entrada embodies the lyrical finesse, structural fragmentations, as well as the metaphors and unpredictable associations of Paul Celan. Threadsuns, Poppy and Memory, and Glottal Stop: 101 Poems are my favorite collections of his. My personal pick is “Death of Fugue” which is a poem that exhibits dexterity and disguise. I love how these two elements engage themselves in a play, in a war of words and ideas. This is how my poetry works, and this is how I fell in love with Celan’s poetry. Such lines as “Black milk of daybreak we drink it at nightfall” and “Your hands full of hours” are immortal. I also think that Michael Hamburger did an impeccable job in translating Celan’s poetic text from the original Romanian. And that’s Paul Celan: he certainly has a spot in my Mt. Rushmore of World Surrealist Poets.

As regards the linguistic approach emanating from my body of work, I certainly write my poems in English, but the conscious play of ‘code- switching’ can be an effective poetic device. This is how exophonic poets articulate their own form of rhetorical protest. As a Filipino poet writing in English, the art of poetic code-switching allows me to play with language and embrace the Asian American identity in my writing. My inspiration for this kind of poetic practice, therefore, was the Korean American poet, Cathy Park Hong. Her “All the Aphrodisiacs”, for example, retains the cultural intimacy within the Asian American cultural community.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ANTIMICROBIAL SENSITIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE PYELONEPHRITIS AND EMPHYSEMATOUS PYELONEPHRITIS
Authors: Ahmad Nawaz  , Muzzamil Sohail  , Sulaiman Shah  , Muhammad Idrees Khan  , Junaid Shah  , Usama Saeed
Published: January 2025

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) commonly affect men and can lead to serious complications such as acute pyelonephritis (APN) and emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN). APN typically impacts the renal pelvis and parenchyma, often exacerbated by conditions like obesity, diabetes, or immunosuppression. EPN, characterized by gas formation within the renal tissues, is predominantly caused by Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Objective: This study aims to identify the pathogens responsible for emphysematous pyelonephritis, compare their prevalence with acute pyelonephritis, and evaluate their antimicrobial sensitivity patterns.
Methods: A comparative study was conducted over twelve months, from July 2023 to June 2024, involving 145 patients diagnosed with APN and EPN at the Institute of Kidney Disease, Peshawar. Urine samples were collected and cultured to determine the causative microorganisms and assess their antibiotic sensitivities. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 23.
Results: Among the patients, 72.4% (n=105) were diagnosed with APN and 27.6% (n=40) with EPN. Escherichia coli was the most common pathogen in both conditions. Antimicrobial sensitivity testing showed high effectiveness of colistin (90.4%), amikacin (88.0%), piperacillin/tazobactam (82.4%), imipenem (82.4%), and gentamicin (82.4%) for APN. However, sensitivities were lower in EPN, reflecting a concerning rise in antimicrobial resistance.
Conclusion: The prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, especially in EPN cases, poses significant challenges. Although colistin, aminoglycosides, and carbapenems remain largely effective, their misuse is contributing to increased resistance. Adhering to WHO guidelines for antimicrobial prescriptions is critical to manage and prevent the escalation of multidrug resistance.
ANGIOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN YOUNG PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH STEMI
Authors: Naz Somera , Shah Syed Muzaffar , Mehmood Sofia , Khan Noman Munir , Ahmad Waqas
Published: January 2025

Background: ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a severe form of acute coronary syndrome that is traditionally more prevalent among older populations. However, a growing number of cases are being observed in younger individuals, presenting unique challenges in diagnosis and management. Understanding the angiographic and demographic characteristics of this younger population is crucial for developing targeted interventions and improving outcomes.
Objective: To evaluate the angiographic characteristics, associated variables, and demographic features of young patients (aged ≤45 years) diagnosed with STEMI.
Methods: This prospective study included 78 patients, aged 45 years or younger, who presented with a confirmed diagnosis of STEMI on electrocardiography and coronary angiography. The study was conducted at the Department of Cardiology, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, from 19th September 2024 to 18th December 2024. Data were collected on patient demographics, cardiovascular risk factors, and angiographic findings. Angiographic evaluation included coronary artery involvement, lesion location, severity, and complexity. Subgroup analyses were performed based on age, gender, and cardiovascular risk factors. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, with significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: The mean age of participants was 40.2 years, with 41.02% aged ≤35 and 58.98% aged 36–45. Males comprised 71.79%, while females accounted for 28.21%. Cardiovascular risk factors were present in 57.69% of patients, with smoking being the most prevalent (67.94%), followed by hypertension (32.05%) and diabetes (20.51%). The most commonly affected coronary artery was the RCA (43.75% in ≤35 and 47.83% in 36–45), followed by the LAD (31.25% and 34.78%, respectively) and LCx (25% and 39.13%, respectively). No significant gender differences were observed in angiographic characteristics.
Conclusion: This study highlights the angiographic and demographic profile of young STEMI patients, emphasizing the predominance of male patients with significant cardiovascular risk factors, particularly smoking. Further research with larger cohorts is needed to confirm these findings and explore potential gender differences.
ASSESSMENT OF CORE STRENGTH AFTER ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION DURING SINGLE-LEG SQUATS
Authors: Ali Fatima , Rahim Rabia , Misha  , Waheed Waqas , Atta Salwa
Published: January 2025

Background: Core strength plays a pivotal role in dynamic stability and efficient force transmission. Inadequate core and hip muscle strength often contribute to knee valgus, which increases the risk of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. With ACL injuries being prevalent in team sports, there is a growing need for effective rehabilitation strategies. This study addresses a notable gap in understanding the relationship between core strength and single-leg squat (SLS) performance in patients post-ACL reconstruction, providing valuable insights to optimize rehabilitation practices.
Objective: To assess the impact of core strength on single-leg squat performance in individuals following ACL reconstruction.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed, including 72 participants selected using non-probability convenient sampling. The study was conducted at Lahore Medical and Dental College over six months. Inclusion criteria included individuals aged 18-40 years with a history of unilateral ACL reconstruction, a stable graft, full knee range of motion, and completion of rehabilitation. Core strength was measured using the Plank Test, while SLS performance was graded using a three-point ordinal scale ("Good," "Fair," and "Poor"). SPSS version 24.0 was used for data analysis, and results were reported as mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentages.
Results: The mean plank hold time was 51.58 seconds (SD = 30.47), with durations ranging from 7 to 130 seconds. SLS grading revealed 45.8% of participants performed in the “Good” category, 29.5% in “Fair,” and 25% in “Poor.” These findings demonstrate a positive association between core strength, as measured by plank hold time, and improved SLS performance.
Conclusion: Enhanced core strength significantly improves SLS performance in individuals post-ACL reconstruction. Incorporating core stability training into rehabilitation programs is critical for optimizing lower limb function and reducing the risk of re-injury.
NURSES EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES REGARDING PALLIATIVE CARE OF PEDIATRICS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
Authors: Safdar Shumaila , Kausar Irfana , Qayyum Adeela
Published: January 2025

Background: Compassion fatigue is prevalent among medical staff treating children with life-threatening conditions, affecting their psychological well-being and job performance. This study aims to explore the emotional experiences of nurses working within a multidisciplinary pediatric palliative home care team.
Objective: To characterize the emotions and sentiments of nurses involved in pediatric palliative care, assessing both the positive and negative impacts of their work.
Methods: A qualitative case study design was employed, involving eighteen participants from a home-based interdisciplinary pediatric palliative care team. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and field notes, followed by thematic analysis to identify underlying themes related to the nurses' emotional experiences.
Results: Two primary themes emerged from the analysis: (a) 'Improving Life,' highlighting how nurses find personal and professional fulfillment in their roles, valuing life more and gaining compassion satisfaction from assisting children and families; and (b) 'Negative Effects of Work,' which underscored the emotional burdens associated with caring for terminally ill children. These burdens include the risk of burnout and the profound impact of witnessing child suffering and death in hospital settings.
Conclusion: The study elucidates the dual emotional impact of pediatric palliative care on nurses. While the role offers significant personal satisfaction and a sense of purpose, it also poses substantial emotional challenges. Understanding these impacts can guide the development of strategies to support nurses' well-being and enhance the quality of care.
La comercialización a distancia de servicios financieros: especial énfasis en la protección del consumidor y su control regulatorio
Authors: Gil-Vernet Esteve Laura
Published: January 2025

Este libro es la consecuencia de una tesis doctoral sobre el impacto de la Ley 22/2007, de 11 de julio, de comercialización a distancia de servicios financieros destinados a los consumidores (en adelante, la LCDSF) en su contexto normativo más directo. Impacto que se mide a la luz de su principal objetivo que es conferir un alto nivel de protección al consumidor sin dejar de fomentar el uso de las nuevas tecnologías.

A partir de ahí, desde la perspectiva que ofrecen los principios aplicables, se contrasta su contenido regulador frente al de las demás normas de su contexto —integrado por la normativa sectorial sobre ordenación y transparencia aplicable al mercado de servicios financieros, la normativa general aplicable a la comercialización a distancia de servicios financieros y la normativa de consumo—.

El interés común de la libertad contractual comporta que todas ellas se centren en unos mecanismos de protección, conceptualmente, equivalentes (i.a. información previa, comunicación, oferta, desistimiento…) en tanto que fomentan la transparencia en las relaciones comerciales con el cliente, con el destinatario y/o con el consumidor.

No obstante, la LCDSF es la pieza de cierre que completa la regulación de las demás normas brindando al consumidor una protección adicional en razón del modo de comercialización que trata de cubrir los aspectos esenciales del proceso de comercialización a distancia. Su contenido regulador, no se halla, sin embargo, exento de algunas carencias. Algunas son una herencia de la directiva comunitaria a la que transpone; otras, el resultado de una poco adecuada transposición, como se constata a partir de un análisis de derecho comparado
La incidencia del ordenamiento jurídico europeo en la configuración del Derecho Tributario español
Authors: García Caracuel María
Published: January 2025

Esta obra analiza la influencia del ordenamiento jurídico europeo en la configuración actual del Derecho Financiero español, centrándose en el delicado equilibrio entre el interés general de combatir el fraude fiscal y la protección de los derechos fundamentales de los contribuyentes, así como de las libertades fundamentales.

En este marco, se examinan medidas como la declaración de bienes en el extranjero y la publicación de la lista de deudores de Hacienda, valorando su compatibilidad con los principios y derechos garantizados en la Unión Europea. Desde la perspectiva europea, los esfuerzos en la lucha contra la evasión y el fraude fiscal se orientan hacia mecanismos preventivos, como la asistencia mutua y el intercambio de información entre Estados miembros. En consecuencia, cualquier medida más gravosa adoptada a nivel nacional para garantizar la correcta aplicación de los tributos plantea un conflicto directo con los derechos de los contribuyentes, exigiendo un análisis riguroso sobre su legitimidad y proporcionalidad.
Los principios europeos del Derecho tributario
Authors: di Pietro Adriano , Tassani Thomas
Published: January 2025

La presente edición es fruto de la traducción al español del original, publicado en italiano, de una obra única que recoge los principios tributarios que, por su carácter europeo, definen las líneas maestras de avance actual y futuro de los sistemas tributarios europeos, no sólo por las actuaciones normativas, sino sobre todo por su aplicación judicial. Como tal, se convierte en obra de referencia para un conocimiento dinámico del Derecho tributario en nuestros días.

La integración fiscal europea encuentra en los principios su propio fundamento, orientando sobre ellos su propia afirmación. Nacidos para dar unidad al disperso sistema de normas de objeto tributario producidas por las instituciones europeas, los principios se ponen a disposición de los jueces nacionales para orientar la interpretación del Derecho tributario nacional, en el respeto de la primacía europea, y para juzgar la compatibilidad con el ordenamiento europeo. Se puede explicar así la difusión de los principios en los jueces nacionales y la creciente confianza de los jueces nacionales en la jurisprudencia del Tribunal de Justicia.

Proporcionalidad, confianza, colaboración leal, no discriminación y seguridad son ya patrimonio común del ordenamiento europeo y de los ordenamientos tributarios nacionales, a medida que se han ido integrando en ellos. Su éxito ha superado la desconfianza de sistemas tributarios tales como el italiano o el español, que se han rendido a la contingencia de las soluciones normativas dictadas por la urgencia financiera. Un éxito que, a través de los años, se ha renovado continuamente gracias a la legalidad, neutralidad, doble imposición, buona fe, colaboración entre Administraciones, que han enriquecido el núcleo originario de los principios aplicables al Derecho tributario.

Sobre todos los principios se ha mantenido vigilante la efectividad, con el doble papel de metaprincipio o de principio general. Se requiere de los juristas, respecto de todos los principios, una obra incesante de interpretación, de sistematización y de aplicación en el sistema tributario nacional para sostener la integración fiscal europea a la que esta obra quiere contribuir
La Fiscalía Europea. Fundamentos y competencias del órgano penal de la Unión
Authors: Pérez Marín Mª Ángeles
Published: January 2025

En la protección de los intereses financieros de la Unión Europea quedó claro que la actuación individual de los Estados, limitada al Derecho nacional, era insuficiente debido a la falta de homogeneidad entre ordenamientos, y que la vía administrativa no resultaba suficientemente disuasoria. Esto llevó a la Comisión Europea a impulsar la armonización penal y la creación de un sistema penal común centrado en un Fiscal Europeo.

El Tribunal de Justicia destacó que, aunque inicialmente la Comunidad no podía imponer sanciones penales, el Derecho penal era el medio más eficaz para salvaguardar estos intereses. Con el Tratado de Lisboa, se establecieron las bases legales para un sistema de protección compartida que culminó en la creación de la Fiscalía Europea mediante el artículo 86 del Tratado. Este órgano tiene competencia exclusiva para investigar y perseguir delitos que afecten al presupuesto de la Unión, desplazando a los órganos nacionales en estos casos.

El modelo presenta desafíos significativos, como la interacción entre legislaciones nacionales y europeas, la complejidad de su creación bajo una cooperación reforzada sui generis, y las dificultades que enfrentan los fiscales europeos delegados, especialmente en investigaciones transfronterizas.

El éxito de la Fiscalía Europea dependerá de la capacidad de la Unión y los Estados miembros para definir y respetar su misión: proteger la integridad financiera de la Unión Europea.
La responsabilidad patrimonial del Estado y el impacto del Derecho Internacional. Los dictámenes de los comités de expertos. Un estudio desde el Derecho Administrativo español, francés e italiano
Authors: Sánchez Lamelas Ana , Ruiz Palazuelos Nuria , Costagliola Federica
Published: January 2025

La responsabilidad patrimonial de la Administración Pública es uno de los pilares fundamentales del sistema de garantías que, junto con la jurisdicción contencioso-administrativa, define el modelo de Administración Pública en nuestro Estado de Derecho. Aunque asentada sobre conceptos y reglas reconocibles, esta institución se encuentra en constante evolución, sujeta a cambios, críticas y reinterpretaciones.

En los últimos años, el Derecho Internacional ha introducido una nueva dinámica que está impactando de manera inesperada en este ámbito. Los dictámenes de los órganos de expertos de Naciones Unidas, a pesar de su carácter no vinculante como soft law, están adquiriendo una relevancia creciente en nuestro ordenamiento jurídico. Estas recomendaciones han originado un nuevo enfoque: la responsabilidad del Estado en su conjunto por violaciones de derechos humanos detectadas en dichos dictámenes. Este fenómeno, prácticamente insólito en Europa y sin precedentes en países vecinos, plantea importantes desafíos y preguntas sobre el futuro del sistema.

El presente libro analiza esta realidad a través de un estudio de Derecho comparado que abarca España, Francia e Italia, desvelando los enfoques particulares que han adoptado sus tribunales. Este fenómeno emergente genera inquietudes y deja abiertas numerosas cuestiones sobre el rumbo que tomará la responsabilidad patrimonial en el contexto europeo.
La colisión de deberes en Derecho penal
Authors: Coca Vila Ivó
Published: January 2025

Pese a ser un topos clásico de la discusión filosófica y jurídica, la cuestión de cómo abordar dogmáticamente las colisiones de deberes sigue siendo a día de hoy esencialmente controvertida. La presente obra procura una revisión del concepto y fundamento de solución de la colisión de deberes jurídico-penal. Ello responde a la firme convicción de su autor de que ni la definición del instituto penal amparada por la doctrina dominante, ni la pretensión de resolver los conflictos a partir de un juicio de jerarquización de los deberes basado en el principio del interés preponderante, ni la ubicación sistemática que se le depara habitualmente al problema, constituyen puntos de partida idóneos para la disolución de los conflictos con trascendencia penal. Más bien, asumiendo la equivalencia normativa entre deberes de actuar y omitir, así como la vigencia en el Ordenamiento jurídico-penal del axioma voluntarista (impossibilium nulla obligatio), el autor propugna la definición de la colisión de deberes como el conflicto entre dos razones de obligación (rationes obligandi non obligantes). Su operador deóntico es a tales efectos irrelevante. La disolución del conflicto pasa entonces por un análisis —basado en los principios de autonomía y solidaridad— de la relación intersubjetiva entre los beneficiarios de las razones en liza y de la intensidad de la relación normativa que vincula al agente obligado con cada uno de los sujetos beneficiarios. Como consecuencia de este doble examen y de la posterior cohonestación de los resultados particulares alcanzados, es posible finalmente determinar el rango de preferencia de las razones de obligación enfrentadas. El obligado lo está entonces solo a cumplir la razón de obligación superior, como único deber penal susceptible de ser legitimado en el caso concreto o, ante conflictos entre razones equivalentes, a dar satisfacción al deber alternativo que el Ordenamiento le impone en tal caso.
PENGARUH HARGA DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN PADA PT. HUTAMA JAYA INDONESIA
Authors: Juhari Ahmad , Firdaus Bayu
Published: January 2025

Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah Bagaimana pengaruh harga (price) dan kualitas pelayanan (service quality) terhadap kepuasan pelanggan (customer satisfaction) pada PT. Hutama Jaya Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh harga (price) dan kualitas pelayanan (service quality) terhadap kepuasan pelanggan (customer satisfaction) pada PT. Hutama Jaya Indonesia . Hasil penelitian diperoleh persamaan regresi linier sederhana Y = 3.522 + 0.997X1 + 0.754X2. Ada pengaruh antara harga terhadap kepuasan pelanggan secara parsial dengan nilai thitung = 19,888, ada pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan secara parsial dengan nilai thitung = 16.051 dan ada pengaruh harga dan kualitas pelayanan secara simultan dengan nilai Fhitung = 3.522. Secara keseluruhan harga dan kualitas pelayanan mempengaruhi kepuasan pelanggan sebesar 0,957, hal ini berarti 95.7% kepuasan pelanggan pada PT. Hutama Jaya Indonesia - Bekasi dipengaruhi oleh variabel harga dan kualitas pelayanan, sedangkan sisanya 4.3% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang berada di luar variabel yang diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
EXPLORATION OF THE USE OF SCIENCE LEARNING MEDIA FOR BLIND STUDENTS AT SDLB NEGERI SEJAHTERA BOGOR CITY
Authors: Salsabila Hasbiya , Suherman Irman , Yektyastuti Resti
Published: January 2025

Education is a basic need for everyone, including people with disabilities, who have the right to education. Children with visual impairments are usually called "blind children" in the field of special education. Based on data from the 2012 National Socio-Economic Survey, the number of Indonesian people with disabilities was 2.45%, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the number of children with special needs (ABK) in Indonesia reached 1.6 million children in 2017. According to Ministry of Education and Culture, West Java has a total of 688 blind students in 2021. The method used in this research is a literature review. Literature review is the first and important step in preparing a research plan. Literature review is a search and research of the literature by reading various books, journals and other publications related to the research topic, to produce an article regarding a particular topic or issue. In the initial stage of collecting articles based on the variables contained in the title, out of 10 articles, 4 articles were obtained that matched the title topic. At the article reduction stage, there were 4 articles that were not included because there were variables that did not match the title topic.
Predictions of Muslim Middle Class Consumer Behavior in Indonesia in 2025
Authors: Azis Hadi , Irwan Risky
Published: January 2025

This research intended to predict the behavior of Muslim middle class consumers in Indonesia in 2025. The rapid growth of the Muslim middle class in Indonesia creates great opportunities for various sectors, especially the halal industry, fashion, and tourism. To understand these changes in consumption patterns, research methods using a quantitative approach with survey methods. Data was collected through an online questionnaire distributed to 100 respondents representing the Muslim middle class in Indonesia. Apart from that, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 sources from economic experts, sociologists, celebrities, public figures and industry players. Data analysis was carried out using the multiple regression method to identify the main factors that influence consumption behavior, such as income, preference for halal products, and use of digital technology. Results and Discussion research shows that by 2025, middle class Muslim consumers in Indonesia are likely to increasingly prioritize products that comply with sharia principles, such as halal products and ethically based services. In addition, the trend of online shopping and the use of digital technology in purchasing decisions is predicted to continue to increase, along with increasing digital literacy among the public. Other significant influencing factors include awareness of sustainability and healthy lifestyles. This research also found that the role of social media is very important in influencing the preferences of middle class Muslim consumers, especially in terms of product information and customer reviews. Thus, the results of this research provide strategic insight for industry players to develop products and services that suit the needs and values ​​of Muslim consumers. It is also hoped that this research can contribute to the literature on consumer behavior in Muslim markets and become the basis for further studies in understanding consumption dynamics in Indonesia
LA JURISPRUDENCE ET LA DÉMOCRATIE PARTICIPATIVE
Authors: Hill Louis
Published: January 2025

Dans cet article, il s’agira de montrer que la jurisprudence donne à voir un processus d’élaboration collective des règles juridiques qui peut inspirer le projet d’une démocratie participative, voire d’une démocratie directe. La jurisprudence est en effet une institution dans laquelle les règles juridiques sont produites collectivement, non seulement par les juges, mais aussi sous l’influence et sous le contrôle des justiciables. Cette dimension participative de la jurisprudence connaît toutefois des limites. L’existence d’une hiérarchie judiciaire en constitue la principale. Mais il en existe d’autres, sur lesquelles cet article reviendra. Nous montrerons, cependant, que ces limites peuvent être surmontées et formulerons des propositions pour approfondir la dimension participative de la jurisprudence. Ultimement, cet article montrera que la discipline juridique peut apporter un éclairage nouveau sur les débats relatifs à la démocratie participative.
Conducting Arts-Based Research with Rural Women in Columbia, South America: A Tool for Community Empowerment and Gender Justice
Authors: Peñaloza-Farfán Lady Johanna , Flores-Hinojos Irma A.
Published: January 2025

Women's social movements in Colombia are known for being visible in the streets, on social networks, in the courts, and neighborhoods (Zulver, 2022). In Colombia, women have mobilized to seek gender justice. Many of them have to face violence not only daily, but also in a structural way such as the legal impossibility of owning land. Sometimes, mobilizing means exposing themselves to the dynamics of power and violence to which they are subjected (Rojas, 2000). Many women, however, seek to form associations to protect themselves from these dynamics. Associating and organizing as a collective allows women to start transcending the patriarchal structures that keep them in a situation where they are held as immobilized victims, and in turn, become the new protagonists of a struggle that allows them to be the builders of a different destiny for themselves and future generations (Llevadot, 2022). This new scenario demands that women recognize the importance of building a collective identity that can lead them to establish common objectives that are broader compared to the individual goals that lead them to satisfy their immediate and daily needs. Building this identity implies establishing actions that commit them, through participation, to change how they interact with their closest people and the social and political environment in their territories (Zulver, 2022). Some of these actions are expressed in the production of handicrafts, food, embroidery, theatrical performances, and other community activities that strengthen the community's organization.
Examining Feminist Pedagogy from the Perspective of Transformative Learning: Do Race and Gender Matter in Feminist Classrooms?
Authors: Misawa Mitsunori , Johnson-Bailey Juanita
Published: January 2025

Although feminist pedagogy has been widely used as a teaching approach in classrooms in higher education to enhance diversity, issues of race and gender are often areas of contestations for non-White faculty. The purpose of this study was to explore how non-White professors, a Black woman tenured full professor and a gay Asian male pre-tenured professor, co-created a feminist classroom and how they negotiated power in that classroom environment. The research questions that guided this study were: 1) what does a feminist classroom look like in higher education; 2) how does the intersection of race and gender influence feminist pedagogy; and 3) what strategies do adult educators and practitioners use to deal with disoriented dilemmas? This research progressed into a longitudinal study, focusing on how the faculty members’ praxes grew from critical classroom incidents that the professors believed directly related the negative reactions from students to their positionalities as a Black woman and an Asian man. Three themes emerged from the data: a) Confrontation, b) Resistance, and c) Hostility. Each of these themes are defined and presented through direct quotes from our teaching logs and students’ reflections. Discussion and implications for practice are also provided regarding how race and gender matter in feminist classrooms. The concluding section describes how the two faculty members implemented reflective practices in higher education to create feminist classrooms.
La caída del hombre en La Celestina: una interpretación a partir de la hermenéutica medieval
Authors: Canela Piña David
Published: January 2025

Usando tres niveles de la cuadriga medieval, defiendo que la historia central de Calisto y Melibea es, a nivel alegórico, una recreación del mito de Adán y Eva; que a nivel tropológico, la obra tiene un doble carácter moralizante: preventivo,hacia los jóvenes de la nobleza, y regenerativo, hacia todos los pecadores del mundo; y a nivel anagógico demuestro, basado en la literatura y la teología cristianas, que es muy probable que Calisto y Melibea se hayan reunido en el Purgatorio, para continuar su amor más allá de la muerte.
Per una Pedagogia radicalment democràtica per a una ciutadania crítica i compromesa amb el bé comú i la justícia social
Authors: Díez-Gutiérrez Enrique-Javier
Published: January 2025

Per una Pedagogia radicalment democrática per a una ciutadania crítica i compromesa amb el bé comú i la justícia social.
Intelligenza artificiale e istruzione: tra sperimentazione e prospettive evolutive
Authors: D'Ambrosio Fiorella
Published: January 2025

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EDUCATION: BETWEEN EXPERIMENTATION AND EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVES Abstract This article examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, emphasizing its potential to personalize learning pathways and enhance the quality of education. Particular focus is given to an ongoing research project aimed at improving Italian students’ mathematical skills through the use of AI tools like ChatGPT, integrated into the design of teaching activities employing innovative and inclusive methodologies. The goal is to define a replicable and scalable educational model aligned with the objectives of the European Education Agenda 2030, while addressing the cultural, ethical, and regulatory challenges associated with AI adoption, such as data protection and equitable access. Finally, the article highlights how AI can become a strategic ally in reducing educational inequalities, fostering excellence, and enhancing essential skills.
Una valutazione col pilota automatico? Una riflessione sulle cose che possiamo guadagnare e quelle che rischiamo di perdere impiegando l’intelligenza artificiale nei processi valutativi
Authors: Corsini Cristiano
Published: January 2025

EVALUATION ON AUTOPILOT? A REFLECTION ON THE THINGS WE CAN GAIN AND THOSE WE RISK LOSING BY USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EVALUATION PROCESSES Abstract The paper analyses pros and cons of using generative artificial intelligence in the students’ learning assessment process. In particular, the article focuses on the possibility offered by programs such as ChatGPT to reduce the time devoted to complex operations such as construction of multiple-choice questions or classification of open-ended answers. Thus, it is possible to use the generated content to support a phase of the evaluation process that normally dilutes time and makes the workload difficult to sustain. Although the benefits from this side are significant, the contribution emphasises that it is quite inappropriate to claim that generative artificial intelligence can take over the responsibility for judgement processing. Firstly, since there are no objective evaluations, such a choice would merely conceal the necessarily subjective criteria used to make well-founded value judgements. Secondly, such a choice would imply a deresponsibility with respect to judgements that have relevant practical consequences and a renunciation of the possibility of actively and consciously employing the evaluation process for the enrichment of future experiences.
Progettare e valutare con il supporto dell’intelligenza artificiale: elementi per un approccio critico all’uso dei chatbot
Authors: Marcuccio Massimo , Tassinari Maria Elena , Lo Turco Vanessa
Published: January 2025

DESIGNING AND ASSESSING WITH THE SUPPORT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: ELEMENTS FOR A CRITICAL APPROACH TO THE USE OF CHATBOTS Abstract This paper explores the critical integration of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically focusing on using chatbots in training design and learning assessment, aiming to uncover both the potential and challenges in educational and training contexts. Through two exploratory empirical studies – one centered on the use of ChatGPT in training design and the other on its application in school learning assessments – the analysis examines the perceptions of teachers and students. The findings reveal that chatbots, such as ChatGPT, can significantly reduce the workload of teachers and future training designers, improve access to educational resources, and provide timely feedback. However, concerns emerge regarding technological dependency and superficial learning, with ethical and pedagogical implications that warrant a critical examination of the pedagogical effectiveness of AI tools. The paper concludes by proposing strategies for AI’s ethical and thoughtful integration in education, promoting a balance between technology and reflective, critical educational practice.
Indagine esplorativa sulla percezione dei docenti neoassunti circa l’impiego dell’intelligenza artificiale nella didattica: punti di forza, ostacoli e prospettive
Authors: Nirchi Stefania , Mangione Giuseppina Rita Jose , De Vincenzo Conny , Pettenati Maria Chiara
Published: January 2025

EXPLORATORY SURVEY ON NEWLY RECRUITED TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN TEACHING: STRONG POINTS, OBSTACLES AND PERSPECTIVES Abstract This exploratory study investigates teachers’ perceptions regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, which many studies view as an opportunity to innovate and enhance teaching practices and to support a more inclusive, student-centered approach. The questionnaire «Teachers’ trust in AI-based EdTech» by Nazaretsky et al. (2022) was administered to newly hired teachers and to in-service teachers who serve as mentors to new hires. The aim was to understand how teachers perceive AI and to identify its benefits and challenges in educational settings. For instance, whether AI can be seen as valuable support for personalized learning and classroom management, or whether its use may be hindered by a lack of adequate teacher training. Exploring teachers’ perceptions of AI can serve as a starting point for developing training programs aimed at fostering teachers’ informed engagement with AI in education.
Il contributo dell’intelligenza artificiale per la qualificazione dei processi di istruzione 1
Authors: Patrizi Nazarena , Girolami Angelo , Crescenzi Claudia
Published: January 2025

THE CONTRIBUTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO THE QUALIFICATION OF EDUCATION PROCESSES Abstract In the era of digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as an innovation capable of generating large-scale improvement opportunities. Educational institutions, which have enjoyed greater autonomy in managing human, financial, and technological resources since Law No. 59 of 1997, have developed increasingly personalized approaches to address students’ educational needs. Particular attention has been devoted to students with special educational needs, promoting more effective inclusion and integration within the school context. In this scenario, AI stands as a strategic tool to enhance personalized learning, optimize assessment processes, and improve school management efficiency. Simultaneously, there emerges the need to provide essential skills for understanding and using AI, from its everyday applications to its ethical implications.
La teoria dell’Arco Riflesso e l’educazione. L’esperienza come questione didattica nel pensiero di John Dewey
Authors: Pezzano Teodora
Published: January 2025

THE REFLEX ARC THEORY AND EDUCATION. EXPERIENCE AS DIDACTIC ISSUE IN JOHN DEWEY’S THOUGHT Abstract In this paper I will try to focus in the John Dewey’s thought on the relationship between the centrality of the Reflex Arc theory, developed in the essay «The Reflex Arc concept» of 1896, which derives from the essay Soul and Body of 1886, fundamental to understand Deweyan thought and some aspects of Classical Pragmatism, and the didactic issues as developed in the texts: «My pedagogic creed» of 1897 and «The school and society» of 1899.
The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Communication Design. Case Studies from the Polytechnic of Milan: from Digital Culture to Sociology of Media
Authors: Di Rosario Giovanna , Ciastellardi Matteo
Published: January 2025

L’INTEGRAZIONE DELL’INTELLIGENZA ARTIFICIALE NEL DESIGN DELLA COMUNICAZIONE. CASI DI STUDIO DEL POLITECNICO DI MILANO: DALLA CULTURA DIGITALE ALLA SOCIOLOGIA DEI MEDIA Abstract The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI (GenAI), has catalyzed a transformative shift in educational methodologies, bridging traditional pedagogy with advanced digital technologies. This article presents a comparative analysis of two case studies conducted within the Communication Design Program at Polytechnic of Milan, exploring the integration of GenAI as a collaborative tool in Digital Culture and Sociology of Media courses. By examining the implications, challenges, and outcomes of embedding GenAI within these educational frameworks, we aim to highlight the role of AI as a «co-pilot» in learning processes, offering innovative approaches to knowledge creation and problem-solving. The case studies underscore common themes, such as the democratization of creative tools through AI, the necessity for critical AI literacy, and the exploration of AI as a facilitator of innovative content generation. Simultaneously, the article delves into the differences between the two courses, including participant numbers, course structures, and project aspects, providing a comprehensive understanding of GenAI’s impact on educational experiences and students’ problem-solving skills.
B cell expression of the enzyme PexRAP, an intermediary in ether lipid biosynthesis, promotes antibody responses and germinal center size
Authors: Cho Sung Hoon , Jones Marissa A , Meyer Kaylor , Anderson David M , Chetyrkin Sergei , Calcutt M Wade , Caprioli Richard M , Semenkovich Clay F , Boothby Mark R
Published: January 2025

The qualities of antibody (Ab) responses provided by B lymphocytes and their plasma cell (PC) descendants are crucial facets of responses to vaccines and microbes. Metabolic processes and products regulate aspects of B cell proliferation and differentiation into germinal center (GC) and PC states as well as Ab diversification. However, there is little information about lymphoid cell-intrinsic functions of enzymes that mediate ether lipid biosynthesis, including a major class of membrane phospholipids. Imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) results had indicated that concentrations of a number of these phospholipids were substantially enhanced in GC compared to the background average in spleens. However, it was not clear if biosynthesis in B cells was a basis for this finding, or whether such cell-intrinsic biosynthesis contributes to B cell physiology or Ab responses. Ether lipid biosynthesis can involve the enzyme PexRAP, the product of the
Dhrs7b
gene. Using combinations of IMS and immunization experiments in mouse models with inducible
Dhrs7b
loss-of-function, we now show that B lineage-intrinsic expression of PexRAP promotes the magnitude and affinity maturation of a serological response. Moreover, the data revealed a
Dhrs7b
-dependent increase in ether phospholipids in primary follicles with a more prominent increase in GC. Mechanistically, PexRAP impacted B cell proliferation via enhanced survival associated with controlling levels of ROS and membrane peroxidation. These findings reveal a vital role of this peroxisomal enzyme in B cell homeostasis and the physiology of humoral immunity.