bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intermediary Political Analysis: The Role of Political Parties in Single-Candidate Elections
Authors: Hafid Moh Maskurudin
Published: February 2025

Political parties play a central role in nominating regional head candidates to ensure voter representation in elections. The broader the representation in the electoral process, the higher the level of democracy and legitimacy achieved. However, in the 2024 Regional Elections (Pilkada), despite the relaxation of nomination requirements, the number of competing candidate pairs remains limited. According to the Constitutional Court (MK) ruling, each region should ideally have at least five candidate pairs, yet in reality, more than half of the regions were contested by only two or three pairs, with 37 regions having a single candidate running unopposed. This study aims to map the coalition of political parties in regions with single candidates and analyze the extent of political party involvement in the nomination process. The research employs representation analysis, examining the number of political parties supporting candidate pairs, the origin of candidate pairs' parties, and the nomination threshold. The findings indicate that, in many cases, political parties tend to form broad coalitions supporting a single candidate rather than fostering greater competition. This phenomenon reduces voter choices and weakens electoral competition at the regional level. As an implication, this study provides insights for policymakers to reevaluate nomination regulations to encourage healthier and more democratic political competition in regional elections.
Implementasi Sistem Listrik Hybrid pada Alat Penetas Telur Berbasis Internet of Things (IoT)
Authors: Ghaly Fajriyansa Ayyub
Published: February 2025

Stabilitas pasokan listrik menjadi faktor penting dalam keberhasilan sistem penetasan telur, terutama di daerah dengan keterbatasan akses listrik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji kinerja dan efektivitas sistem penetas telur berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) dengan implementasi hybrid, yang mengintegrasikan panel surya, inverter, dan Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) guna memastikan ketersediaan energi yang stabil. Metode penelitian yang digunakan melibatkan pengujian sistem dalam berbagai kondisi cuaca untuk mengevaluasi efisiensi panel surya, akurasi sensor DHT11 dalam memantau suhu dan kelembaban, serta performa aki 80 Ah dalam menyimpan energi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa panel surya beroperasi optimal dalam cuaca cerah, meskipun mengalami penurunan efisiensi pada kondisi cuaca ekstrem. Sensor DHT11 memiliki tingkat akurasi tinggi dengan rata-rata error sebesar 0,22%, sementara aki 80 Ah mampu menyimpan energi hingga 31 Ah per hari dan mendukung operasi penetas telur selama 38,4 jam pada beban 18 watt. Implikasi penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem hybrid berbasis IoT ini efektif dalam menjaga stabilitas energi dan mendukung proses penetasan telur, bahkan dalam kondisi cuaca yang bervariasi. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan bagi pengembangan teknologi penetasan telur yang lebih efisien dan mandiri energi, sehingga dapat diterapkan di daerah dengan keterbatasan infrastruktur listrik.
Study Of Law No.6 of 2011 on Criminal Liability of Foreigners Who Violate Their Stay Permit In Indonesia (Overstay)
Authors: Simatupang Jeprita , Anggusti Martono , Sihotang Lesson
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this research includes the regulation of citizen residence permits in Indonesia based on the Law on Immigration and how sanctions for citizens who violate residency permits in Indonesia or commonly referred to as Overstay The research used by researchers is a type of normative juridical research (legal research), namely using the source of legal materials in the form of legislation, decisions / court provisions, legal theory, approaches from books related to legal issues that are examined. Violations committed in the form of exceeding the deadline for residence permits (overstay), are subject to deportation as a special measure of immigration, legal sanctions against citizens who do not have a residence permit through administrative measures and criminal sanctions, subject to 5 years in prison, a fine of 500 million for those who fake visas / residence permits with the intention of being used in / out of Indonesia. 6 Year 2011 on Immigration, In its implementation, immigration control is a shared responsibility between immigration officials and the public, with the investigation of immigration crimes carried out by Immigration Servant Investigators (PPNS) in coordination with the Indonesian National Police.
AI as a Performance Booster: Financial data Analysis and HR Training in Telecommunications
Authors:   Master of Accounting, University Of Bengkulu, Indonesia, Andini Herlin , . Sriwidharmanely ,   Master of Accounting, University Of Bengkulu, Indonesia, Wijayanti Indah Oktari ,   Master of Accounting, University Of Bengkulu, Indonesia, Fitranita Vika ,   Master of Accounting, University Of Bengkulu, Indonesia, Emalia Deasy ,   Master of Accounting, University Of Bengkulu, Indonesia
Published: February 2025

This study aims to explore the influence of decision-making, financial data analysis, and human resource training on company performance, as well as the role of artificial intelligence (AI) moderation in these relationships. Using the path analysis method with AMOS software, data was collected from 100 employees in a Telecommunications company in Indonesia. The results show that decision-making and analysis of financial data have a positive and significant influence on company performance, while human resource training does not show a significant influence. Additionally, AI serves as a significant moderator in the relationship between decision-making and company performance, but not in the relationship between financial data analysis and performance. These findings emphasize the importance of good decision-making and financial data analysis in improving organizational performance, and demonstrate the potential of AI in amplifying the positive impact of decision-making. This study has limitations in sample size and context, which need to be considered for further research.
Sport and National Pride: A Literature Review
Authors: Kurniawan Rizal , Santoso Indriyani , Akbar Amin , Dalimunthe Hanifa , Damra Hanny , Rahmi Iftita , Guspa Anindra , Dwatra Free , Pratama Mario
Published: February 2025

Introduction: national pride is a person’s psychological self-evaluation of their nation. National pride has many benefits for the survival of a nation. A thing that influences national pride is sports. Achievements in sports achieved by a country can increase the national pride of its citizens.
Objective: this study explores how sports shape a person’s national pride.
Methodology: using a comprehensive literature review approach, this study explores the results of previous studies in answering the antecedents and consequences of national pride in the context of sports. Twenty-one articles on national pride and sports were studied in this research. Then, the researcher narrates the results of these studies. Most of the articles included in the study used a cross-sectional approach and were studied in the context of European countries.
Results: the results show that national pride in sports fluctuates more than other sources of national pride. Major sports events play an essential role in shaping the national pride of the citizens of a country. Demographic variables such as gender, education level, income, age, race, and ethnicity also influence a person’s national pride. It was also found that the positive impact of national pride is the formation of well-being. On the other hand, the role of the media and family in forming national pride in sports has not been explored much.
Conclusions: athletes' and political achievements play an important role in shaping national pride. In addition, national pride can improve a person's subjective well-being. National pride has a positive correlation with demographics, economic and educational levels, family status, gender, age, race, and even ethnicity.
PELATIHAN STRATEGI BERHITUNG CEPAT DALAM MATEMATIKA
Authors: Matondang Khoiruddin , Saragih Risna Mira Bella , Rizqi Nur Rahmi , Nisa Rahmi Khoirun
Published: February 2025

The ability to count quickly is an important basic skill in learning mathematics, especially for Vocational High School (SMK) students who are prepared for the world of work. However, many students still experience difficulties in solving math problems efficiently due to low quick counting skills, lack of implementation of innovative learning strategies, and low motivation to learn mathematics. This research aims to provide training on quick counting strategies to students of SMK Telkom 1 Medan to improve their competence in solving math problems quickly and accurately, as well as change their mindset towards mathematics. The research method used is training, which consists of several stages, namely problem identification, learning strategy design, training implementation, and evaluation of training results. The results of the study show that students show high enthusiasm in participating in this training. In addition, there is a significant change in the mindset of students, from initially considering mathematics as a difficult and boring subject to more fun and challenging. The evaluation of the training results also showed an improvement in students' quick counting skills, both in terms of speed and accuracy of problem solving. Thus, this quick counting strategy training has proven to be effective in improving students' mathematical competence, building their confidence, and having a positive impact on their readiness in the academic and work worlds. The success of this program can be a model for other schools in improving their quick numeracy skills and interest in learning mathematics among vocational school students.
Analisis Akuntansi Pertanggungjawaban Sebagai Alat Pengendalian Biaya Pada PT. Perkebunan Nusantara IV Regional I Sumut
Authors: Chairunnisa Chairunnisa , Sembiring Masta
Published: February 2025

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis apakah akuntansi pertanggungjawaban telah digunakan sebagai alat pengendalian biaya pada PT. Perkebunan Nusantara IV Regional I Sumut serta untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis apakah penyebab terjadinya selisih anggaran dan realisasi biaya produksi yang tidak menguntungkan pada PT. Perkebunan Nusantara IV Regional I Sumut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif, jenis data yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder, teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan oleh penulis pada penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa akuntansi pertanggungjawaban digunakan sebagai alat pengendalian biaya telah memadai hal ini terlihat telah memenuhi syarat-syarat akuntansi pertanggung jawaban yaitu struktur organisasi, anggaran, penggolongan biaya, system akuntansi biaya, dan system pelaporan biaya. Dan penyebab terjadinya selisih anggaran dan realisasi biaya produksi yang tidak menguntungkan di tahun 2022 yaitu penambahan karyawan, kenaikan gaji, kenaikan beban pemeliharaan kebun, kenaikan harga pupuk, dan lain-lain.
Analisis Faktor-Faktoryang Mempengaruhi Kinerja Pegawai Di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Dr Pirngadi Medan
Authors: Dini Aulia , Supriadi Supriadi
Published: February 2025

Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah ada pengaruh  karakteristik pekerjaan  terhadap kinerja. Apakah ada pengaruh  motivasi kerja  terhadap kinerja. Apakah ada pengaruh karakteristik pekerjaan dan motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh  karakteristik pekerjaan  terhadap kinerja. Untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh  motivasi kerja  terhadap kinerja. Untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh karakteristik pekerjaan dan motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 62 orang pegawai. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif dan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa  karakteristik pekerjaan  berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja. Motivasi kerja  berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja.  Karakteristik pekerjaan  dan motivasi kerja   berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja
 
Kata kunci: Karakteristik pekerjaan, Motivasi kerja, Kinerja
Ogunian Metaphysics and the Metaphor of a Knife in Wole Soyinka’s Alapata Apata
Authors: Ojediran Oludolapo , Kehinde Olubukola , Magbagbeola Olayinka
Published: February 2025

The widely celebrated Nigerian Playwright and Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, is unapologetic about his fraternity with his hero-god and muse, Ogun – the Yoruba god of war, of iron and of destruction. Soyinka has, in fact, created many characters in his play-texts along the shores of Ogun’s visceral form. This study, therefore, explores Ogunian metaphysics and the metaphor of a knife in Wole Soyinka’s Alapata Apata. The study uses the textual analysis approach to give a close reading to the selected text and concludes that, Soyinka unveils the hegemonic constructs inherent in the dominant culture of elites. By so doing, he edges the subaltern few over the proletariats and makes the former to be more technically knowledgeable and insightful in the society.
The Correlation of Mathematical Performance and Mathematical Anxiety, Mathematical Confidence and Mathematical Interest
Authors: Moreno Ian Franco P. , Panaligan Alvian Patrick D. , Royol Chelcie E. , Torres Ryzen Red C. , Tutanes Cheska Lauraine M. , Gaddi Zarren Aleta
Published: February 2025

This research study investigates the correlation between Mathematical Performance and factors such as Mathematical Anxiety, Mathematical Confidence, and Mathematical Interest among STEM students at San Felipe Neri Catholic School. Utilizing a quantitative research design, a survey was conducted among senior high school students in the STEM strand at San Felipe Neri Catholic School, employing descriptive-correlational methodology to assess attitudes, emotions, and perceptions regarding mathematics. The study’s findings reveal that mathematical confidence is positively related to academic performance in mathematics (r=0.28 for highest grades and r=0.22 for lowest grades) and mathematical interest (r=0.67), implying that confidence improves performance and engagement in mathematics. On the other hand, mathematical anxiety inversely correlates with mathematical confidence (r=-0.45) and mathematical interest (r=0.40), highlighting the negative impact of mathematical anxiety. Additionally, a moderate positive correlation between mathematical interest and academic performance in mathematics (r=0.12 for highest grades and r=0.08 for lowest grades) demonstrates a visible but little impact of interest on academic performance in mathematics but also highlights the importance of educational interventions that foster confidence and interest while reducing anxiety in order to improve academic outcomes in mathematics among the STEM students.
Tourism in the Digital Age: A Review on the Influence of Social Media on Destination Selection
Authors: Gabriel Judith R. , Park Maria Cecilia C.
Published: February 2025

Social media has transformed the tourism industry, significantly influencing how travelers choose their destinations. With over 5.22 billion users worldwide, platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok have become essential for sharing travel experiences and marketing destinations. This review paper examines the role of social media in selecting tourist destinations and evaluates its impact on tourists' attitudes toward various travel locations. It demonstrates that social media functions as a promotional tool and greatly shapes travelers' decision-making processes, making it a crucial area of study in tourism research.
Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Anak Pasca Perceraian Orang Tua
Authors: Maesaroh Siti
Published: February 2025

Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui mengenai bagaimana bentuk perlindungan yang diberikan Undang-Undang terhadap hak anak pasca perceraian yaitu melalui tindakan preventif dan tindakan represif guna memberikan penegasan kepada orangtua agar tidak melalaikan tugas dan kewajibannya dalam pemenuhan hak anak. Apabila hak ini tidak terpenuhi secara baik dan sebagai mestinya, pengadilan dan lembaga hukum yang berwenang dapat memberikan sanksi dan melakukan pencabutan hak asuh oleh orang tua atas kelalaian mereka. Dalam pencabutan hak asuh, kewajiban anak terhadap orangtua masih tetap dan tidak berubah sehingga orangtua masih berkewajiban memenuhinya hingga anak beranjak dewasa.
A Study of Women Oppression and Injustice in Indian Theatre
Authors: Sharma Bharti , Tyagi Sarika
Published: February 2025

Women in traditional culture and patriarchal society are often perceived as repositories of societal ills. The condition of women in contemporary India has been adversely affected by many forms of injustice and oppression that arise in Indian society. They are outcasts deprived of societal privileges because of them being perceived as the inferior sex. Over the years, many Indian writers have contributed to the field of women's literature. Even though their position has been uplifted, the exploitation of women and gender discrimination has not been eradicated. This paper seeks to explain how patriarchy, inequality, intersectional oppression, and gender discrimination result in women's subjugation and marginalisation through a feminist understanding of the plays Tara (1995) by Mahesh Dattani and Brides are Not for Burning (1993) by Dina Mehta. The selected plays are groundbreaking in the literary canon that condemns gender discrimination, violence, exploitation, and ostracization of women. The study aims to examine and analyse male and female writers’ perspectives in literature that creatively highlight the grief, scorn, degradation, and humiliation of women in male-dominated society. Finally, it explores the core reasons for the necessity for the quest for identity within society and posits how gender issues and patriarchal structures shape women’s identities, eventually leading to the oppression and consequent injustice faced by female characters in the play.
Financial Intermediation and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Uchegbu Basil , Anyanwu Hyginus , Ejike James
Published: February 2025

The study examined the role of financial intermediaries especially the
banking sector and their impact on economic growth in Nigeria. The
study adopted the Harrod-Domar growth Model which stipulates that
economic growth is a function of domestic savings and productivity of
investment. The study employed quasi experimental research design. It
employed the use of secondary data for the period of 1990- 2019 which were
sourced from CBN Statistical Bulletin. Nigerian banks being dominant financial
intermediaries, Bank credit to private sector, Bank deposits, Bank spread and
Interest rate spread were considered as proxies for the independent variables.
Real Gross Domestic Product RGDP was used as proxy for the dependent
variable. The findings revealed that Bank credit to private sector has negative (in
lag 1&2) and insignificant effect on economic growth, Bank deposit has negative
in lag I and positive in lag 2 insignificant effect with economic growth, Bank
spread has positive (in lag 1&2) and insignificant effect on economic growth,
Interest rate spread has negative (in lag 1&2) and insignificant effect on
economic growth while the variables jointly impact on economic growth
significantly. The paper concludes that financial intermediation has positive and
negative effect on economic growth. The study therefore recommends that in-
depth knowledge of the operations and efficiency of financial intermediation is
paramount in realizing a sustainable economy. And there is need for close
monitoring of bank intermediation processes for effective and efficient
channeling of bank credit to the deficit unit.
Development of a Portable Machine for Drying Vegetable Leaves for Preservation
Authors: Jamesmary Ayanru , Abolarin M. S.
Published: February 2025

Vegetables are edible products of a plant and it leaves (edible and inedible)
serve as vegetable nutrients when eaten raw or cooked (as the case may be).
The importance of vegetables and their leaves cannot be over-emphasized,
as they are rich in vitamins and minerals but low in calories thus, resistance to heart
attack and high blood pressure. But because they (vegetable leaves) are prone to rot,
they need to be well preserved in order to minimize pathogenic bacteria and kept at
their best quality to avoid excess wastage when they are out of season. Here comes
in the idea/ thought of developing a portable machine to preserve them through the
process of drying. The machine was designed to be portable, containing two equal
rectangular shaped cabinets, each having three equal squared tray plates. This study
develops a portable machine for drying vegetable leaves for preservation; to work
electrically, using a circuit box containing a switch, a contactor and a temperature
controller. The source of heat was through a heating filament of capacity 1,800.
The developed machine also contained a 12, 25 D.C motor and a propeller shaft
which works to extract moisture from the drying materials being: fluted pumpkin
leaf (Telfaria accidentalis), water leaf (Talinum triangulare) and bitter leaf
(Vernonia amygdalina). The result of this study shows the mass of water removed
during drying for the aforementioned three varieties of vegetable leaves as 3,500,
4,387.5 and 3,850 respectively; amount of moisture extracted as: 72.9%, 75%,
73.3% in that order; total heat energy required to extract moisture as:
2,858.4 and the efficiency of the developed machine was evaluated to be 70.6%.
This implies that the developed machine is capable of drying the three varieties of
vegetable leaves used for this study thereby avoiding wastage, high price when out
of season among other benefits
Preferred Prefab: Examining the Cultural Acceptance of Assembly-Line Homes for Sustainable Housing Delivery in Nigeria
Authors: Enwerekowe Ebelechukwu , Ajufoh Michael , Ibrahim Sunnom , Lekjep Ripnung , Katyen Ann
Published: February 2025

This study takes an exploratory look at the extent to which culture could
be integrated with building innovation for the delivery of prefabricated
housing solutions in Nigeria. The study methodology utilised a content
analysis model of case studying and desk research to review developments in
prefabricated housing with the specific objective of proffering sustainable off-site
housing models that will not only be climate responsive and affordable, but will
also draw inspiration from the cultural and ancestral patterns users can relate to.
The study findings show significant ongoing dialogue between design/building
innovation and social architecture which imbibe cultural values in a few of case
studies. The study also uncovered potential for improved affordability of
prefabricated housing using 3D printing techniques and modular installation of
housing units crafted from locally sourced or recycled eco-waste. The study
recommends widespread experimental testing of alternative building materials
and products to further drive prefab housing costs downwards, as well as future
collaborations between vernacular architects and building innovators towards
practical realisation of sustainable development housing goals. The study also
encourages wider empirical studies on the degree of acceptance of prefab
housing solutions in countries like Nigeria in a bid to sensitise target users on the
potentials of off-site construction.
ILO- Occupational Safety and Health Management Practices Existing in Building Construction Companies in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Authors: Christian Obinna , Simeon Okoronkwo , Chukwu Nicholas , Udomiaye Emmanuel
Published: February 2025

This study examined the provision of ILO- Occupational safety and health
management practices existing in building construction companies in Ebonyi
state, Nigeria, using a descriptive research design. The population of the study
comprised ninety- (91) professionals which include thirty (30) Architects, twenty-five
(25) Builders, and thirty-six (36) Quantity Surveyors who are responsible for policy-
making in the building construction industry. The instrument for data collection was a
structured 10-item questionnaire titled “Examination of the Provision of ILO-
Occupational Safety and Health Management Practices Existing in Building
Construction Companies' questionnaire” (Eopilooshmpeccq). The instrument was
validated by three experts in the building department. Cronbach Alpha reliability
technique was used to determine the reliability of the instrument which yielded an
overall reliability coefficient of 0.81. Data for the study were collected by the researcher
with the help of three research assistants. Out of 91 copies of the questionnaire
administered to the respondents, 81 copies were filled and returned representing an 89%
rate of return. The data collected were analyzed using frequency for demographic
information of respondents, mean and standard deviation for answering the research
questions while the null hypothesis was tested using chi-square at 0.05 level of
significance. The results show That there is no existence of ILO- Occupational safety and
health management practices in building construction companies in Ebonyi state,
Nigeria. The implication of this study from the findings is that the study will serve as an
eye opener to the management of construction companies on the need to follow
Occupational safety and health management practices. Based on the findings, the study
among others recommended that: the Ebonyi state government should enforce
Occupational safety and health management practices on building construction
companies by Ebonyi state and there should be routine checks at ongoing building
construction sites by the Abakaliki Capital Territory Development Board (ACTDB)
commission and professional bodies within the built industry to ensure adherence to
with ILO- Occupational safety and health management practices.
Creative Game Design Training Requirements
Authors: Tap Raudyah , Zin Nor , Sarim Hafiz
Published: February 2025

Current technological advances have replaced traditional games with
digital games, which indicate the rapid expansion of digital or video
games. Creativity and innovation are essential elements for designing
successful games. However, many games produced in the market failed due to a
lack of creativity. There is no specific method of training creativity for game
courses taught at higher learning institutions. Game designers also have no
specific tool to help them create innovative games. Therefore, a systematic
approach to train creative game designing skills is needed. This study aimed to
model the requirements for creativity training in game design. Specifically, the
study's objectives are to identify creativity components for game design, develop
a training model and validate it. The method used involved document analysis,
interviews with game developers and game development educators, and the
model's construction by mapping and validating the model using the expert
review technique. Results found that intelligence, thinking style, motivation,
personality, experience, game genre, environment, storyline, goals, rules,
community, and task distribution are requirements for creative game design.
These elements were mapped and categorized as the model components - the
designer, knowledge, creativity training in the game design process, method, and
technology support. The model validation result using the Inter-Rater Reliability
(IRR) coefficient is 0.90 (90 %), indicating excellent reliability as approved by the
experts. The creativity training model will be implemented either in software or
conventional training modules for designing creative games.
Quality and Access to Science and Biology Teacher Education in Nigeria: The Journey So Far
Authors: Achigbe Julius , Ekpo Effiong
Published: February 2025

Science and biology teacher education form the central position in scientific
and technological development in any given nation with Nigeria inclusive.
Teacher education therefore drives the process of training biology
teachers who will teach biology in all the levels of education. Science and
biology teacher education therefore needs proper quality and access to achieve
the developmental process toward the success in our educational system. The
paper, therefore, is aimed at considering concepts and meaning of access quality
biology education, biology teacher education, and government efforts to
promote access to teacher education and challenges. The paper concluded that
free education for all should be introduced immediately and the first priority of
ministry of education should be offering training to teachers with special
reference to science education at all levels.
Comparison of Proximate Composition and Mineral Contents of Citharinus Citharus and Mormyrus Rume from Upper River Benue
Authors: Onyia Emmanuel , Abubakar Musa , Onyia Lucky
Published: February 2025

The study investigated the proximate composition and mineral contents
of Citharinus citharinus and Mormyrus rume. A total number of five fish
each from the different fish were collected from Upper River Benue Yola
in Adamawa State, Nigeria and analyzed using Atomic Adsorption
Spectrophotometry. The results revealed significant differences in the proximate
composition and mineral contents of the two species. C. citharinus had higher
values of crude lipid (20.85±0.476), dry matter (94.4±0.089) and ash
(92.32±0.147) and M. rume had higher crude protein (40.74±0.315), moisture
(6.5±0.358), crude fibre (51.22±0.741 and NFE (103.52±0.956). In all the
mineral contents M. rume had higher concentrations in Na (2.23±0.012), Ca
(38.5±0.035), Mg (2.48±0.012), Fe (6.0±0.016) and Zn (1.02±0.012 compared
to M. rume (1.87±0.008, 13.30±0.237, 2.27±0.012, 4.10±0.089 and
0.965±0.014). There were significant differences (p<0.05) in the mineral
contents. The findings could be used as a potential source of essential protein, fat
and minerals for human consumption. The result can also be used to develop
policies for ensuring the sustainability of Fisheries resources.
New theatrics in the mediatization era
Authors: Boldyreva Tatyana V.
Published: February 2025

The central problem of this study, devoted to the media formats of post-drama performances, is the issue of theatrics transformation as a public practice, its transition to a personal practice of an individual based on the mechanisms of interactivity, performativity and immersion. The author evaluates the influence of the mediatization of the public and private life of a person on the formation of new theatrics, based not on co-being and co-participation, but on co-awareness of ones Self.
Fiction Writers and Fiction Readers as Participants of the Literary Process: to the Creation of a Social Psychological Portrait
Authors: Solina Anna V.
Published: February 2025

At the current stage, the definition of the specifics of fandom participants’ activity in composing and reading fan fiction is of particular importance for reading infrastructure institutions. The study contains data from a survey of 74 authors (fiction writers) and 153 active readers of fan fiction (fiction readers), as a result of which a relationship between the socio-demographic characteristics of participants in popular fandoms and their reading pReferences has been established. The reasons for the interest in reading and writing fan fiction, as well as the features of the plots and characters of literary works significant for the participants in fandoms have been revealed. This enables the institutions, constituting the reading infrastructure, primarily educational institutions and libraries, to find the most effective practices to stimulate the reading activity of young people.
Tufa Fazylova – the Prima Donna of Tajik Opera
Authors: Drozhzhina Marina N.
Published: February 2025

The outstanding Tajik singer and actress Tufa (Tufakhon) Fazylova (1917-1985) was at the origins of the adaptation of European opera art in Tajikistan and the formation of the original national opera. The article traces the main milestones in the life, creative work and professional feat of the prima donna of the Tajik stage. The singer’s work exemplifies the key problems that national pioneering performers had to solve on the way to mastering the polyphonic genre of European opera in a monodial culture (“composer-folklore“, “monody-polyphony“, “oral-written“). The author provides information about Tufa Fazylova’s stage images and her participation in the production of operas, operettas, musical and theatrical performances, musical dramas.
At the Origins of the Russian Reception of Edwin Arnold: E.P. Blavatsky and V.V. Lesevich
Authors: Zhatkin Dmitry N. , Serdechnaya Vera V.
Published: February 2025

The work of the English writer Edwin Arnold (1832-1904) was widely known in Russia at the end of the 19th century. The origins of the Russian reception of his heritage are connected with two significant figures who had a considerable influence on the state of social thought of their time, namely, one of the founders of the Theosophical Society E.P. Blavatsky and the positivist philosopher V.V. Lesevich. In their publications, special attention was paid to E. Arnold’s Buddhist poem The Light of Asia (1879). The authors of the study, on the one hand, analyze E.P. Blavatsky’s lengthy article The Light of Asia. As told in verse by an Indian Buddhist, published in the journal The Theosophist immediately after the release of the first English edition of the poem; on the other hand, they systematize the responses to The Light of Asia and to Arnold’s work, in general, that were expressed in her works written at different times. The authors interpret V.V. Lesevich’s work as a popularizer of Buddhism, which laid the foundation for the adoption of the poem Light of Asia by Russian translators.
Effect of General Difference in Personality Traits and Attitude among Male and Female Students: A Review
Authors: Hina Hina Jabeen , Toor Laiba
Published: February 2025

This comprehensive review delves into the intriguing realm of personality traits and attitudes among male and female students. Personality traits signify unique individual qualities, while attitudes reveal the intricate interplay of emotions, beliefs, and cognitive patterns. The spotlight shines on the renowned "Big Five" personality traits: extraversion, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism, as these profound aspects exert their influence on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The research passionately underscores the profound relevance of these traits and attitudes in prognosticating diverse life outcomes, encompassing triumphant vocational pursuits and overall well-being. Moreover, the study fearlessly embarks on an exploration of how these traits and attitudes intricately intertwine with the audacious world of entrepreneurship and the journey into self-employment. Additionally, the research passionately unravels gender disparities, unveiling evidence that males often display heightened assertiveness, aggression, and reduced anxiety when contrasted with their female counterparts. This invaluable understanding of the distinctions provides a cornucopia of insights, nurturing personal and professional growth, and beckoning forth a resolute, comprehensive, and all-inclusive approach to unraveling the enigmas of social and psychological research.
CO-1 gene-based DNA barcoding and phylogenetic analysis of genus Columba from Kasur, Pakistan
Authors: Zulfiqar Faiqa , Ayesha  , Imran Muhammad , Hussain Mudasar , Masood Moshin , Akhtar Naseem , Alam Hamad , Ghafoor Sehresh , Masood Ariba , Ali Waqas
Published: February 2025

The present study was conducted from July to December, 2021 to find out phylogenetic relationship among different species of pigeons captured from different sites of district Kasur. The live specimens were shifted to the Avian Conservation and Research Center (ACRC), Department of Wildlife and Ecology, UVAS for molecular analysis. All the specimens were morphologically identified via classical taxonomic keys. The blood samples were collected into EDTA tubes by puncturing the brachial vein. Salt extraction was used to isolate DNA from whole blood samples. An agarose gel electrophoresis was used to confirm the DNA's purity and quantification was done through Nano drop-One. All the DNA samples were Sanger sequences on 13730XL DNA Analyzer from Korea. After trimming bases, the obtained COI fragments were 675 bp. The obtained DNA sequences were submitted to Genbank and accession numbers were obtained (OL774678, OL778850, OL778945 and OL780846). The obtained DNA sequences have shown clear species identification of all the captured specimens. Closely related DNA sequences were downloaded in Blast searches from the NCBI and incorporated in the Neighbour-joining tree. Neighbour-joining tree was constructed based on p-distance using MEGA 10.0. The whole genetic divergence of Columba livia and Columba rupestris was 0.003±0.001 and 0.014±0.004 respectively. It was concluded that more studies related to DNA barcoding should be done to find any new or subspecies from study area.
Molecular Identification of Family Colubridae from Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Ali Sadia , Nawaz Laiba , Ehsan Iqra , Umar Aliza , Imran Muhammad , Alam Hamad , Hanif Saba , Fatima Areej , Ahmad Umair , Ghafoor Sehresh , Ali Waqas
Published: February 2025

The present one year study was extended from May 2019 to March 2020 was conducted in selected sites of Punjab. This study focuses on the molecular identification and morphometric analysis of two snake species, Platyceps rhodorachis (Cliff Racer) and Amphiesma stolatum (Buff Striped Keelback) collected from selected sites in Punjab, Pakistan. Each captured specimen was tagged with specific number and identified using morphological keys. Total genomic DNA was extracted from preserved tissues and amplified using COI primers set. After trimming ambiguous bases, the obtained COI fragments of Platyceps rhodorachis was 668 bp while fragments of Amphiesma stolatum was 639 bp. The COI fragments aligned with available sequence from NCBI comprised of 620 bp. The DNA sequences have shown reliable and exact species identification. The mean intraspecific identities of Platyceps rhodorachis (Cliff Racer) and Amphiesma stolatum (buff striped keelback) was 0.11±0.01 and respectively based of p-distance.  Different molecular markers have been used in this study. Platyceps rhodorachis and Amphiesma Solatum successfully amplified using COI gene. It can be concluded that, identification of reptiles on morphological basis is still considered authentic. However, large scale molecular analysis of these taxa is required for exact species identification and to report any new species from area.
Research on Architecture, Applications, and Performance Evaluation using Wireless Sensor Networks for Environmental Surveillance
Authors: J. Lydia Pancy  , J. Nisthanthi
Published: February 2025

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have emerged as a powerful tool for environmental monitoring, offering scalable and cost-effective solutions for tracking environmental parameters such as air quality, soil moisture, and temperature. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of WSNs, highlighting their architecture, key components, applications, and performance metrics. A case study is included, presenting experimental results that evaluate the effectiveness of WSNs in various environmental settings. The paper discusses energy efficiency, scalability, and data accuracy, while also addressing challenges and proposing future directions for WSN technology in environmental monitoring
percepción de los comportamientos tóxicos influidos por las expectativas románticas de la ficción
Authors: Maguiña-Ballón André , Chávez-Somoza Alicia Roxana
Published: February 2025

La representación del amor romántico en la industria del entretenimiento se aborda en las películas y series de televisión. Este modelo de amor puede generar comportamientos abusivos en las relaciones de pareja. El objetivo de este artículo es explorar cuáles son las percepciones de adolescentes y jóvenes peruanos sobre los comportamientos tóxicos derivados de las expectativas románticas en la ficción. La metodología utilizada tuvo un enfoque cuantitativo de tipo exploratorio. La muestra fue de tipo no probabilístico por conveniencia y se realizaron encuestas a 100 adolescentes y jóvenes peruanos. Los principales resultados muestran que un porcentaje significativo de encuestados está al tanto de la presencia de comportamientos tóxicos en su ámbito familiar y social, aunque un porcentaje menor percibe sentimientos de culpa, tensiones, aislamiento o control excesivo de redes sociales. Sin embargo, reconocen la diferencia entre las narrativas románticas generadas por la ficción y la realidad; la exposición al contenido romántico que puede influir en la percepción sobre sus relaciones; y la representación del amor romántico en la ficción como poco realista y que refuerza estereotipos de género.
Transición del Seguro Popular al IMSS bienestar en México
Authors: Suárez Conejero Juana Elvira , Sosa Delgado Nidia , Sánchez Jesús , Rabionet Silvia
Published: February 2025

El artículo explora las experiencias y percepciones de los pacientes con enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles y de los profesionales de salud en México, en relación con la desaparición del Seguro Popular y la implementación del IMSS Bienestar. A través de entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas pacientes y profesionales de salud de diferentes estados de México, este estudio exploratorio revela una serie de desafíos y cambios en el acceso a los servicios de salud, la calidad de la atención, y el impacto de las políticas de salud. Los pacientes informaron sobre dificultades como la falta de medicamentos y servicios médicos, mientras que los profesionales de salud expresaron preocupaciones sobre la incertidumbre y la escasez de recursos durante la transición. El estudio destaca la necesidad de mejorar la comunicación y la información sobre los servicios de salud, así como de abordar las inequidades en el acceso a la atención médica. Estos hallazgos subrayan la importancia de considerar las perspectivas tanto de los pacientes como de los prestadores de servicios de salud para lograr una implementación efectiva de las reformas en el sistema de salud.
Factores de éxito en la digitalización de los gobiernos locales de América Latina
Authors: Juárez Merino Miguel Ángel
Published: February 2025

Este trabajo tiene como propósito establecer qué tipo de factores pueden incidir positivamente en el proceso de digitalización de los gobiernos locales en América Latina y cuáles son las condiciones particulares en la región que deben considerarse. Para ello, se operacionalizan tres ejes principales, definidos como 1. Política de Estado, 2. Ciberseguridad y 3. Plataforma integrada, y se analizan en los casos de Ciudad de México, Buenos Aires y Santiago de Chile, a fin de determinar el grado de madurez digital que estas ciudades tienen y cómo pueden servir de referente para otros casos similares. Finalmente, se exponen las áreas de oportunidad que aún se tienen y se realizan aportaciones al respecto.
papel de la comunicación en la satisfacción del paciente en el Hospital Santo Tomas
Authors: Del Vasto Bermúdez Marisol
Published: February 2025

Este articulo tiene como propósito describir el papel de la comunicación en la satisfacción del paciente en el Hospital Santo Tomás, asumiendo que las relaciones de interlocución entre servidores de la salud frente a pacientes y familiares que permiten fortalecer las formas de relaciones tanto en la presentación de solicitudes como en los mecanismos de respuestas que se puedan experimentar. Se plantea un estudio descriptivo del tema de la comunicación hospitalaria como mecanismo idóneo orientado en consolidar medios de intervención de los actores en un contexto más dinámico, mientras la consecuencia asertiva se expresa en la satisfacción del paciente al considerar que se muestra un nivel de empatía y aprobación de las diversas formas de atención que se generan en el centro hospitalario. El estudio se basó en una revisión documental, en registros administrativos   del centro hospitalario que se compone de información disponible en registros previos de los pacientes que acudieron al servicio de atención al adulto mayor. Se llega a la conclusión que los canales de comunicación son necesarios, convenientes, en pro de fortalecer de forma asertiva la integración en el centro hospitalario y reconocimiento de relaciones entre los distintos actores.
COMPARISON OF LIPID PROFILE IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Saeed Shanzay , Iram Amna , Khalid Saba , Hanan Sheikh Danial , Younis Muhammad Numair , Saeed Shamayam
Published: February 2025

Background: Dyslipidaemiaaccounts as a major contributing factor to the severity of most prevalent non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus. Lipid profile test is being widely used for the diagnosis of abnormal lipid levels acting as a primary diagnostic parameter. The objectives of the current study were to compare lipid profile parameters in patients of cardiovascular diseases with and without diabetes mellitus and to determine the relationship of age and gender with abnormal lipid profile parameters. Material andMethods: A case-control study was conducted at Fatima Memorial Hospital (FMH) Lahore over a period of three months. Total of 94 subjects fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included. Total sample size was further divided into two groups of 47 individuals in each. Group A included cases (cardiovascular disease patients with diabetes mellitus) and Group B included controls (cardiovascular disease patients without diabetes mellitus).Lipid profile parameters (HDL, LDL, TAG, CHOL, VLDL and CHOL/HDL Ratio) of all individuals were determinedand compared. Results: Group A had 23(46.9%) males and 24(53.3%) females whereas, Group B had 26(53.1%) males and 21(46.7%) females. The mean age of Group A and Group B subjects was 64.87 ± 10.1, 61.1 ± 11.5 respectively.GroupA had higher abnormal levels of lipid profile parameters as compared to Group B (P values < 0.05). Gender had no association with lipid profile parameters (P values > 0.05). Age had a positive significant correlation with abnormal lipid profile parameters. Group A had higher risk of developing abnormal lipid profile parameters as compared to Group B (RR >1).Conclusion: This study concluded that elderly male and female having cardiovascular disease with diabetes mellitus presented with significantly higherabnormal lipid levels.