bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
influência da regularidade docente a partir de modelos econométricos espaciais para Minas Gerais
Authors: Ragone Azevedo Vanessa
Published: November 2024

A importância da busca pelos determinantes educacionais é amplamente debatida na teoria econômica, e os resultados dos estudos nas últimas décadas do século passado indicavam apenas a relevância das características socioeconômicas do aluno e a escolaridade da mãe como fatores relevantes. Porém, a utilização de outros modelos e aplicações vêm demonstrando que características do professor, da escola e da turma são relevantes na modelagem do desempenho discente. A partir de dados do Saeb e do Censo da Educação Básica foi construída uma base de dados com o objetivo de analisar as características espaciais desta questão, assim como a influência da regularidade docente no desempenho dos estudantes do ensino fundamental (anos finais). Os resultados obtidos a partir da aplicação de métodos de georreferenciamento indicaram a forte influência das características socioeconômicas e da escolaridade materna, mas também reforçaram a importância da distorção idade-série e do parâmetro do multiplicador espacial, indicando que as notas dos alunos são influenciadas pela vizinhança. Outro resultado importante foi em relação ao impacto dos gastos governamentais em atividades de educação que indicou ser significativo em todos os modelos estimados.
Palavras-chave: Educação, Determinantes do Desempenho, Econometria Espacial.
governo eletrônico como ferramenta de estímulo ao governo aberto.
Authors: Santos Morgany Leite dos , Teles Bárbara
Published: November 2024

Sob um contexto contemporâneo que reflete a tecnologia como ferramenta que promove a eficácia em processos organizacionais, agilidade na comunicação, avaliação e validação de estratégias e processos, esta tem sua utilização por meio das organizações privadas cada vez mais crescente. Dessa forma, evidenciando a otimização dessas questões por parte das organizações privadas, o Estado implementou o uso das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação nas suas esferas, a fim de alcançar eficácia em seus processos e auxiliar na comunicação e participação da sociedade civil. A partir desses pressupostos, a presente pesquisa objetiva evidenciar a relação existente entre Governo Aberto e Governo Eletrônico e como se estabelece essa relação em detrimento da sociedade civil. Com isso, foi possível determinar uma relação de atividade fim e atividade meio, revelando um caráter estratégico entre os dois conceitos e suas implicações para a fluidez na utilização das TIC’s pela administração pública.
The Science of Pigmentation: Melanin Synthesis and Regulation
Authors: Arkprabha Naik , Namburu Sreelakshmi , Prathap Veereshbabu
Published: November 2024

Melanin, the primary pigment that defines skin color, is also crucial for protecting the skin from U.V. radiation damage. Melanin production, or melanogenesis, is an intricate biochemical process involving several enzymes, hormones, and metal ions. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and melanocortin (MSH) are essential hormones that regulate melanogenesis through endocrine, autocrine, and paracrine processes. Exposure to U.V. radiation stimulates the release of these hormones, leading to increased melanin production and skin pigmentation. The presence of different metal ions during the melanogenesis process can also affect the structure and properties of the final melanin pigment.
Psychological and clinical characteristics of preschool. Children with language disorders
Authors: OLĂRESCU Valentina , BUGANU Diana Alina
Published: November 2024

The work has a theoretical-practical specificity, through which the analysis and synthesis of the literature in the field of speech therapy is carried out, regarding the evolution and development of language in children, reflections on language disorders, and finally we studied dysarthria, as an exponent of language disorders found in preschool age. The clinical and speech therapy symptoms encountered in dysarthria are described, the psychological and clinical characteristics of children with dysarthria are specified. Also presented is the mini-psycho-speech investigation of two categories of preschoolers, with dysarthria and typical development of 5-6 years; the purpose, the hypothesis, the research methods and the results of the assessed children. The purpose of the investigation consists in: evaluating the language disorder in preschool children 5-6 years old, detecting children with dysarthria disorder, evaluating the level of development of thinking and memory, compared to preschoolers with typical development. The screening method was applied to identify children with dysarthria and methods to evaluate memory and thinking. The scores of preschoolers with dysarthria show the insufficiency of the development of language, memory and thinking, compared to the development of these aspects in typical preschoolers.
Didactic design using PDFgear
Authors: BOSTAN Carmen-Gabriela
Published: November 2024

This article aims to present PDFgear and how to use it. One of the applications discussed is converting a PDF file to Word. At the same time, it aims to explore whether it can be used by teachers in didactic design, specifically the applicability of PDFgear in designing a lesson plan. As a result of the requests sent to PDFgear, the software is capable of correctly converting PDF files to other formats, in this case to Word. Also, it is capable of suggesting the outline of a lesson plan, but the intervention of the teacher is necessary to refine it and corroborate it with the national rigors of didactic design. The advantages can be mentioned: its use without costs; the ability to convert .pdf files to other formats; saving time for didactic design. As a disadvantage, human intervention is required in this last design step for use in the teaching process.
Constituent elements of scientific thinking development of future teachers
Authors: SANDULEAC Sergiu
Published: November 2024

This paper presents some of the constitutive elements of the development of scientific thinking in future teachers, students, in initial professional training. Defining aspects of scientific thinking are presented from the perspective of various understandings, as the ability to formulate a problem based on observations, to determine possible or probable, significant relationships between a set of given facts, and to determine which observations can be considered reasonable evidence to confirm or refute formulated hypotheses. The paper then goes on to present an experimental sequence devoted to academic debate as one of the building blocks of the development of scientific thinking in initial teacher training. Eighty-four students in the field of Educational Sciences, in their 1st and 3rd year of study, participated in the experiment. The conclusions revealed are: the transition from scientific thinking to critical thinking and, subsequently, to the use of everyday thinking occurs in the stages of elaboration and application of arguments in a debate or discussion, where, initially, students use scientific thinking to bring arguments and evidence from their field of study, using empirical data and recognized theories to support their position, being accompanied by the exhaustion of scientific arguments, which are based on scientific knowledge.
The role of multilingual education in enhancing learning outcomes
Authors: BUREA Svetlana
Published: November 2024

The article explores the multiple benefits of multilingualism in educational field, emphasizing its importance in today's globalized world. It discusses how speaking multiple languages increases personal and professional opportunities, enhances problem solving and creative thinking, and improves intercultural understanding and communication. The discussion extends to the impact of multilingualism in schools, where language education is shown to increase academic performance across various subjects. The article also examines the broader cognitive, social, and cultural advantages of being multilingual, highlighting how this skill fosters greater empathy, open-mindedness, and effective communication across cultural boundaries. Drawing from a range of scholarly perspectives, the article investigates the comprehensive nature of multilingual education and its role in developing a more inclusive and interconnected global community.
Using generalized plans in science teaching
Authors: BOCANCEA Viorel
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the use of generalized plans in the study of sciences. The generalized plans reflect the general requirements for the study of each element of the structure of knowledge, that is, what the students must know about each phenomenon, quantity, law or theory, regardless of the field of scientific knowledge. Examples of generalized plans and their role in the formation of school skills are given. Generalized plans have confirmed their effectiveness in systematizing knowledge and building skills, but not in building attitudes.
COMPARISON OF SINGLE PHASE SHORT CIRCUIT MODELLING BY USING OF ATPDRAW SOFTWARE AND IEC PROCEDURES
Authors:   AD “Elektromreža Srbije”, Univerzitet u Beogradu - Elektrotehnički fakultet, Srbija, Terzić Aleksandar
Published: November 2024

Increasing trends of energy consumption and urban constraints in construction of new transmission/distribution substations are indications of bigger short circuit currents on busbars and overhead lines (OHL). OHLs are commonly equipped with Optical Power Ground Wire (OPGW), which has its limitations based on short circuit withstand heat impulse—heat energy that can be absorbed by OPGW and prevent damage to steel tubes with optical wires. This telecommunication characteristic of OHLs is becoming increasingly important, mainly for communication needs to be ensured to relay protection, for monitoring of OHL performance, or provision of commercial services. Due to the above-mentioned reasons, during the design process, special care should be addressed to the selection of OPGW type. For bigger short-circuit currents, OPGW with a bigger cross-section diameter is needed, i.e. more robust design should be selected. In order to select appropriate OPGW, a special standards-based design procedure is developed that can be implemented in the OHL main design phase by using IEC standards for calculation of fault current propagation / distribution in a single-phase short circuit. On the other hand, modern software packages provide the possibility of modelling of electromagnetic transient processes on arbitrary elements of a power network. In this paper, we addressed IEC methodology for modelling single-phase short circuits on overhead lines (OHL), distribution of short-circuit current depending on tower type, location of fault, and general characteristics of OHL. Calculation of Short Circuit Current Capacity (short circuit withstand heat impulse—heat energy) in Optical Power Ground Wire (OPGW) which is a consequence of a short circuit is also adequately addressed. The IEC methodology for such calculations is presented, as well as the possibility of performing these calculations using available software packages.
DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE FOR SELECTING INSULATORS AND INSULATOR STRINGS
Authors:   GPS Insulators, Republika Srbija, Vlaisavljević Milica , Obradović Milan ,   Elindpro technic, Republika Srbija, Žarković Mileta ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Published: November 2024

The role of overhead distribution lines for 10 kV, 20 kV and 35 kV in the functioning of the distribution system is fundamental. One of the parts of the overhead lines consists of insulators with equipment that have the role of separating the parts of the lines that are under voltage from those that are not and accept the weight of the conductor in all weather conditions. Correct design of insulation on overhead lines is crucial in terms of reliability, safety and security not only of overhead lines, but also of the entire power system. As a basic step in software development a theoretical overview of the most important segments of insulation design on overhead distribution lines is presented, i.e. a theoretical base was formed by means of which the sequence of operations and rules presented in the form of a software algorithm for the selection of insulators and insulator strings were created. The algorithm is fully implemented in the code that runs the software. A graphical interface of the software was also developed, which allows it to be user-oriented.
IMPACT OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Elektrodistribucija Srbije – Ogranak ED Subotica, Srbija, Petrović Bogdan , Spremić Siniša ,   Elektrodistribucija Srbije – Tehnički centar Novi Sad, Srbija
Published: November 2024

Solar power plants can be photovoltaic and concentrated thermal. Photovoltaic solar power plants are much more widespread and with much higher total installed power. The paper presents the good and bad effects on the environment of solar photovoltaic power plants. Good impacts are less air pollution due to reduced use of fossil fuels, reduced impact on global warming due to reduced carbon dioxide generation due to reducing the use of fossil fuels and less water used, due to avoiding its use in thermal power plants. The main negative impacts are the loss or change of habitat conditions for plants and animals, the use of hazardous materials (chemicals) in the production of photovoltaic panels and possible soil erosion. Other bad impacts are the creation of carbon dioxide during production, transportation, installation, maintenance, dismantling and recycling and the consumption of a large amount of electricity in the production of photovoltaic panels, which are offset by the subsequent use of solar photovoltaic power plants in the sense that electricity is produced without the creation of carbon dioxide. Additional bad impacts are at the place of electricity production of solar photovoltaic power plants in terms of possible changes in the local microclimate by increasing the temperature and changing the air flow.
ENHANCING POWER QUALITY IN DATA CENTER THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF ACTIVE SHUNT FILTERS
Authors:   Electroconsult doo, Srbija, Tosunović Aleksandar , Savić Nataša ,   Electroconsult doo, Srbija
Published: November 2024

The quality of electric power is crucial for the stable functioning of modern electrical systems, especially in data centers that use highly sensitive electronic equipment. This paper investigates the issue of current harmonics in data centers and proposes solutions for their efficient elimination using an active harmonic filter. The standards IEEE 519 and EN50160 are analyzed, along with the importance of power quality from the consumer's perspective. The negative effects of current harmonics include transformer overheating, reduced system efficiency, and shortened equipment lifespan. Active harmonic filters can significantly improve system stability and extend equipment lifespan.
INSTALLATION OF FUSED IPC CONNECTOR ON UTILITY POLE
Authors:   ,,Elektrodistribucija Srbije ", Rilak Vladimir ,   d.o.o. Beograd, ogranak Kruševac, Radojković Milan ,   Marel d.o.o, Kruševac, Bošković Dejan ,   ,,Elektrodistribucija Srbije " d.o.o. Beograd, ogranak Kruševac
Published: November 2024

In Krusevac Branch of Elektrodistribucija Srbije , consumers of electricity face problems with power limiters that are installed in switch cabinets, both in the buildings and in pole mounted meter boxes. During frequent control done by linemen, it is found that inadequate power limiters are installed in meter boxes. They are often of higher amperage and often the lineman discovers that the power limiter is fake. In order to solve this problem, the method of limiting the power is applied, by installing an insulated waterproof connector with an integrated power limiter. Installation of such a connector on the consumer's utility pole makes it is impossible for the consumer of electricity to manipulate with fake limiters in the meter box and in that way endanger EDS by using higher power than authorized. In Krusevac Branch, after installation of such connectors, there was an increased demand for increasing the authorized power at the metered supply point, because the current one, limited by the connector with integrated limiter, hadn’t meet the consumers’ needs. The selection of consumers on whose utility poles these connectors were installed was made after control of metered supply point and the lineman's report made at the metered supply point itself. Another group of consumers on whose utility poles it is planned to install connectors with an integrated power limiter, would be consumers that have smart meters with remote reading, where we would remotely read the maximum power during one month and thus determine whether the consumer has exceeded the authorized power. The effect of such power limiting is also of financial importance for EDS, which refers to the network fee paid by the consumer, the amount of which depends on the authorized power at the consumer’s metered supply point. In Krusevac Branch, if a consumer has an electric power permit for a maximum of 17,25 kW, which corresponds to power limiters of 25 A, a connector with an integrated limiter of 25A is also installed on the pole. Since the operating curve of this integrated limiter is significantly slower than the limiter in the consumer's switch cabinet, the limiter in the consumer’s switch cabinet will always react sooner. The paper itself will show the positive effect that the installation of the above-mentioned connector will have on the electric power distribution system (abbr. DEES) in terms of preventing misuse of the capacities of DEES, as well as in terms of financial benefits by increasing the network fee when a consumer’s authorized power is increased to the level of real value.
BENEFITS OF SETTING UP THE SCADA SYSTEM IN ELEKTROPRIVREDA HZHB
Authors:   Končar KET, Hrvatska, Živković Ilija , Pivčević Ante ,   Končar KET, Hrvatska, Pašalić Ivan ,   Končar KET, Hrvatska, Drmać Antonio ,   JP Elektroprivreda HZHB, BiH, Samardžić Dino ,   JP Elektroprivreda HZHB, BiH, Marić Dragana ,   JP Elektroprivreda HZHB, BiH, Bandic Andrija ,   JP Elektroprivreda HZHB, BiH, Prskalo Dajana ,   JP Elektroprivreda HZHB, BiH
Published: November 2024

The report describes the positive effects of the SCADA/DMS/OMS system implementation on the daily operations of Elektroprivreda HZHB. The implementation of the SCADA/DMS/OMS system included the installation of the latest version of PSIControl 4.5 (SCADA/DMS system) and PSICommand 3.5 (OMS system) performed by the consortium PSI Software SE and KONČAR - Inženjering d.o.o. In Elektroprivreda HZHB, before the introduction of the SCADA/DMS/OMS system, there was no system of remote monitoring and management of the energy network. In addition to a closer acquaintance with the configuration of the system itself and its functionalities and possibilities, the paper compares the duration of interruptions caused by failures and planned works and in the supply of electricity before and after the installation of the SCADA/DMS/OMS system. All the previously mentioned positive effects are manifested in shorter interruptions in the supply of electricity to consumers, which has a direct impact on the reduction without voltage breaks and user satisfaction, as well as on the financial operations of Elektroprivreda HZHB.
INTEROPERABILITY TESTING OF DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS RELAY PROTECTION IN DIGITAL SUBSTATIONS
Authors:   General Electric Vernova Grid Automation, Srbija, Vukobrat Nemanja , Gamberger Marko ,   Pro Integris, Hrvatska, Canjuga Tomislav ,   Pro Integris, Hrvatska
Published: November 2024

In modern electric grids and systems requests for partial or full introduction of modern relay protection and control devices with Process Bus technology are beginning to rise, as a result of knowledge and technology developments with manufacturers and end users alike. Furthermore, because of the very nature of all parts of this industry, it is usual at a site to see several manufacturers of relay equipment between which a functioning interoperability must exist. This paper shows laboratory testing of interoperability between two manufacturers of modern microprocessor relay devices. Several possibilities were analyzed and verified by relay protection testing tools.
Evaluation of Surgical and Anaesthesia Response Times for Crash Caesarean Sections – An Audit of a Singapore Hospital
Authors: Lim Y , Shah MK , Tan HM
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists published the “Organisational Standards for Maternity Services” in 1995, in which they proposed that there be a maximum decision-to-delivery time of 30 minutes for urgent caesarean sections (CS). In 1997, our institution established a protocol for extremely urgent (“crash”) CS to expedite delivery time and to conform to this standard.

Materials and Methods: The objective of this prospective audit was to determine the surgical and anaesthesia response times in our institution after the protocol had been implemented. The audit was conducted in KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital from February 2003 to January 2004, over a 12-month period. Upon activation of a “crash” CS, the attending anaesthetist was required to record the decision-to-anaesthesia time, decision-to-delivery time and the perinatal outcome.

Results: Ninety-eight cases of “crash” CS were identified from a total of 3629 elective and non-elective CS, with 80 cases having complete data. The mean decision-to-delivery interval was 7.7 min ± 3.0 (SD) with 100% of deliveries made within 17 minutes. The mean decision-to-anaesthesia time was 3.5 min ± 2.0 (SD) with all the patients anaesthetised within 10 minutes. The majority (88.8%) of the patients had general anaesthesia for “crash” CS while the rest had successful epidural block extension. There was no significant difference in the decision-to-delivery interval or mean cord blood pH with respect to the type of anaesthesia given.

Conclusions: We achieved 100% deliveries within the proposed 30-minute decision-to-delivery time interval by implementing a protocol for “crash” CS. Both general anaesthesia and extension of existing epidural block are acceptable modes of anaesthesia and do not delay delivery of the fetus.
Prevention of Blindness in Singapore: No Room for Complacency
Authors: Au Eong Kah-Guan , Yip Chee-Chew
Published: November 2024

It is now a well-known fact that Singapore’s population is greying dramatically due to the ageing of the “baby boomers” – defined as those born between 1947 and 1964. In 2005, 1 in 12 Singapore residents was 65 years or older. By 2030, this is expected to escalate to 1 in 5.1 The healthcare needs of our rapidly ageing population will therefore increase considerably. As in some other developed countries, this is expected to disproportionately affect ophthalmology.2 Four major age-related eye diseases (AREDs) – cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy – are expected to pose a growing challenge for healthcare professionals in the coming decades.
Is There a Role for Nutritional Supplements in Dry Eye?
Authors: Srinivasan Sanjay , Yip Chee-Chew
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Dry eye syndrome is a prevalent eye condition whereby the terminology, classification and treatment are not yet clearly elucidated.

Methods: Literature review was done with Pubmed search engine with key words “ dry eye”, “nutritional supplements” and “treatment” for articles related to the pathogenesis of dry eye and the use of nutrients in treatment of dry eye.

Results: Increased inflammatory cytokines may contribute to the pathogenesis of ocular surface and lacrimal gland inflammation. Nutritional supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids at an appropriate consumption ratio with omega-6 fatty acids was found to have a reduced incidence of dry eye due to its anti-inflammatory effects.

Conclusions: The role of nutritional supplements in the treatment of dry eyes remains unknown. Omega-3 fatty acids may be considered as an adjunct therapy to conventional tear substitutes. Further research and clinical studies are necessary to validate the efficacy and safety of these nutritional supplements.
Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation: An Overview and Asian Perspective
Authors: Goh E-Shawn , Lim Boon-Ang , Yip Leonard
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Surgical treatment of glaucoma has traditionally been classified as cyclodestructive (reducing inflow) or filtering (increasing outflow). Cyclodestructive procedures have traditionally been reserved for eyes with poor visual prognoses and refractory glaucomas including post-trauma, aphakia, congenital and developmental glaucoma. Since Uram described the first use of endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) in 1992, short- and long-term outcomes for ECP have been promising.

Methods: PubMed search and review of published English literature on ECP and comparison with limited results in a single Singapore ophthalmic tertiary hospital.

Results: Safety and efficacy of ECP and combined phacoemulsification-ECP procedures in treatment of paediatric and adult glaucomas of various aetiologies and severities is reported. Local, short-term unpublished results from a single Singapore tertiary ophthalmic service are reported and concur with previously published results.

Conclusions: Published reports and current experience with ECP have demonstrated that ECP with direct visualisation of the target tissues avoids the complications associated with “blind” trans-scleral cyclophotocoagulation by applying optimum energy to target tissue ciliary epithelium with endoscopic visualisation and infrared laser wavelength application. Significant financial barriers exist to introducing this service. It is safe and effective in controlling intraocular pressure and reducing reliance on anti-glaucoma medications. Wide-spread acceptance and use of this technique awaits large-scale randomised controlled studies.
Преподобный Амвросий Оптинский как выразитель глубин народного религиозного сознания
Authors: В. А. Белоножко
Published: November 2024

В статье на основе трудов священника Павла Флоренского, протоиерея Сергия Булгакова и С. Н. Дурылина, а также материалов истории православной иконографии рассматривается вопрос о соотношении языческого и христианского миросозерцания, а также богословских мотивов, выраженных в иконографии образа «Спорительница хлебов» (1898). Рассматривается история создания иконы и предания, с ней связанные. Автор приходит к выводу, что преподобный Амвросий в художественной форме выражает глубинный религиозный мотив, уходящий корнями в мир языческих образов.

The article, basing on the works of priest Pavel Florensky, archpriest Sergey Bulgakov and S. N. Durylin, as well as on the materials from Orthodox iconography history, examines the question of the relationship between the pagan and Christian worldviews, as well as theological motives expressed in the iconography of the image of the Mother of God “The Grower of Crops” (1898). The history of the creation of the icon and the legends associated with it are considered. The author comes to the conclusion that St. Ambrose in artistic form expresses a deep religious motive, rooted in the world of pagan images.
Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Skills Among Former Prisoners to Support the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Ibrahim Fauziah , Zainal Siti Noradilah , Sulaiman Wan Shahrazad Wan , Zakaria Ezarina , Kamaluddin Mohammad Rahim , Sahid Sheerad
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this research is to analysed factors that influence entrepreneurial skills among former prisoners to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals.
 
Method: This study was conducted using a quantitative cross-sectional study. A total of 354 ex-prisoners who have been released from prison but are still under the supervision of the Malaysian Prisons Department have been selected as study respondents. The study data was analysed using multiple regression analysis (stepwise) through the Statistical Package for the Social Science for Windows software.
 
Results: The results of the study found that creativity and innovation are the main factors influencing entrepreneurial skills among ex-prisoners by contributing as much as 61 per cent of the variance (R2=.610) to entrepreneurial skills. In addition, the factors of entrepreneurial literacy and self-confidence also influence entrepreneurial skills among ex-prisoners.
 
Research Implications: The results of this study make a significant contribution to stakeholders in helping to develop an effective entrepreneurial skills training program to support the achievement of decent work and economic growth in the sustainable development goals (SDG 8) by taking into account aspects of creativity and innovation, entrepreneurial literacy and self-confidence to improve entrepreneurial skills and create new job opportunities for ex-prisoners.
 
Originality/Value: This research has several limitations that can be overcome by others authors in future research.  It is recommended that future research include more independent variables or add moderating variables that have not been researched in this research.
Unlocking the Metaverse Maneuvers in the Context of the Sustainable Ecological Tourism Landscape in Innovational
Authors: Vashkevich Natalia , Sonts Ilya , Barykin Sergey , Kurochkina Anna Alexandrovna , Kharlamova Tatiana Lvovna , Kharlamov Andrey Viktorovich , Daniali Sara , Stashevskaya Nadezhda , Sergeev Sergey
Published: November 2024

Objectives: This study aims to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer behavior and market mechanisms within the tourism industry, with a specific focus on ecological tourism practices in the Metaverse.
 
Research Framework: The study introduces the Benefit-Risk Analysis (BRA) framework, which examines telepresence and media richness as benefits, and barriers such as deficient self-regulation (DESR) of virtual reality and fear of missing out (FoBo). The concepts of "readiness to change" and eco-centric values are incorporated to understand public perceptions, with satisfaction acting as a moderating variable.
 
Methodology: The methodology involves conducting a survey with 1500 respondents in China using WeChat, where incentives were provided to ensure response validity, leading to a final sample size of 958 respondents. Data analysis was performed using ADANCO and SPSS, employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to evaluate the relationships between variables.
 
Results and Findings: The findings indicate that consumer behavior in metaverse tourism is influenced by eco-centric values, readiness to change, and perceptions of both benefits and risks. Satisfaction moderates these relationships, highlighting the importance of balancing educational and enjoyable experiences while mitigating barriers such as anxiety and cost management.
Novelty: This study presents a novel approach by integrating the concepts of technology readiness, benefit-risk analysis, and continuous intentions in the context of metaverse tourism. It provides practical strategies for stakeholders and suggests future research directions, particularly regarding the balance between sustainability and technology adoption in virtual environments.
Raising Awareness Through Education: The Role of Counselors in Student Affairs in Sichuan Province and the Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Zhengli Zhao , Boonphadung Suttipong
Published: November 2024

Objectives: The study aims to review the role of university counselors in student affairs within Sichuan Province and assess their contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a specific focus on SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities),
 
Thermotical Model: This study is based on D. C. McClelland’s competency theory, which highlights the importance of assessing skills, knowledge, and behavioral competencies over traditional intelligence tests. Using models like the Iceberg Model, the framework focuses on both visible (skills, knowledge) and hidden traits (motivation, values) to evaluate university counselors' competencies in Sichuan Province, aligning them with the SDGs.
 
Methodology: The research involved data collection from 532 university counselors across eight universities in Sichuan Province. The counselors' competencies, including work knowledge, job skills, and attitudes, were assessed and validated through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to evaluate their alignment with the SDGs.
 
Results and Findings: The analysis revealed that university counselors possess high competency levels in areas such as knowledge, skills, and attitudes, which play a crucial role in creating positive learning environments, promoting mental health, encouraging innovation, reducing inequalities, and fostering social responsibility. These competencies are essential in supporting sustainable development efforts aligned with the SDGs.
 
Novelty Statement: This research offers a unique contribution by linking university counselors’ roles with the broader framework of the United Nations SDGs, particularly in the context of higher education in Sichuan Province. It highlights the pivotal influence of counselors in promoting sustainability, mental well-being, and social equity, areas often overlooked in traditional assessments of their functions.
The Role of Creativity and Innovation in Behavioral Economics- A Heuristic Research on Academician for Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Shalini  , Swati
Published: November 2024

Aims: With an emphasis on promoting behavioral economics through cognitive methods in academic settings, the research investigates how creativity and innovation impact academicians' use of heuristics to improve decision-making and academic production. It draws attention to the promise of heuristic research in the future, especially in terms of utilizing AI, interdisciplinary teams, and cutting-edge instruments to enhance academic creativity and decision-making. Academicians can overcome cognitive biases with the aid of personalized decision-making tools, global viewpoints, and longitudinal studies.
 
Method: The study gathered responses from 210 participants (160 men and 50 women) by surveying 46 academicians in India who work in both government and private universities using a descriptive cross-sectional approach. The Relative Index of Importance was employed for data analysis and sentiment evaluation regarding heuristic research. The results showed that academics with more than ten years of expertise in conventional instruction have effectively transitioned to heuristic learning environments, using innovative techniques to enhance online instruction and transform teaching methodologies.
 
Results: Heuristic education research emphasizes active participation, encourages inquiry, discovery, and problem-solving, and greatly improves the learning process. Through practical applications, this approach promotes critical thinking, creativity, and long-term knowledge retention. According to the survey results, programs that foster creativity and invention are valued by 75% of academicians, and they also significantly increase abilities like time management and adaptability. There are still issues, though, as 56% of respondents said they had trouble coming to wise decisions and 44% said they had trouble coming up with answers. The study suggests that in behavioral economics, heuristic research demands imagination and hard work to tackle difficult issues. By combining simulation, experiment-based approaches and encouraging interdisciplinary cooperation, it can promote quality education, scholarly advancement and offer useful answers to socioeconomic problems.
The Implementation of Khuluqiyah Values by Islamic Education Teachers in Preventing Bullying Among Students
Authors: Ekaningsih Nur , Cahaya  , Haq Samsul , Waldi Irfa , Hidayat Rahmat , Melati Eka
Published: November 2024

Objective: The aim of this research is for Islamic Religious Education (MYP) teachers to investigate the implementation of Khuluqiyah values in the prevention of bullying among seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 2.
 
Theoretical Framework: In an attempt to curb bullying, this research aims to apply the values of MYP Khuluqiyah teachers, who seek solutions to the problem of bullying.
 
Method:  The research uses a qualitative method and has a descriptive framework to determine the accuracy and effectiveness of the implementation of the Khuluqiyah values to prevent bullying among students. Data collection techniques include observation, intensive interviews, and documentation. The findings will be reinforced through validity testing and data analysis.
 
Results and Discussion: The results of the study, there are three types of bullying in SMP Negeri 2, including physical, verbal, and relationship bullying. These behaviors can occur among some or all of the students in the school.
 
Research Implications: The school's administration, through MYP teachers, has also established the values of Khuluqiyah as an effort to address this problem. However, there are still challenges that require a long process to obtain good results.
 
Originality/Value: School and MYP teachers offer the following solutions publish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for bullying management. Promote culture to avoid bullying. Encourage students to feel comfortable, sharing their experiences.
Disclosure of Intellectual Capital from the Perspective of Non-Tax State Revenue Performance of Walisongo State Islamic University Semarang
Authors: Tandiawan Vira , Rachmawati Rima , Sadeli Yudi Akhmad , Shalihah Mar'atun , Lubis Mukhlis , Nasution Edi Marjan
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to establish 2018 the return on intellectual capital of PNBP (1) and UIN Wallison in 2018, as well as to make public the return on intellectual capital owned by UIN Wallison, based on the degree of efficiency and performance of PNBP based on data from the 2018 PNBP report.
 
Theoretical Framework: This study combines Good Governance, Intellectual Capital, and Participatory Budgeting theories, emphasizing transparency, accountability, human/structural/relational capital, and collaborative goal-setting to optimize Non-Tax State Revenue management at UIN Wallison Semarang.
 
Methods: This study uses a qualitative method of descriptive analysis and efficacy analysis to describe, The documentation method consists of collecting data and analyzing important observations related to the object of the research.
 
Results and Discussion: The results of the study show that intellectual capital is good until the objectives are set and the level of efficiency is calculated, in general, it falls into the category of good and efficiency and, of course, more innovation and refinement are needed to be able to make.
 
Research Implications: Initial conclusions are usually provisional, and can be modified if there is no solid evidence to protect them. However, in case of discrepancies in the data, the author will revise them build on the additional data obtained, and finalize again description.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by investigating Intellectual Capital's role in Non-Tax State Revenue management through Participatory Budgeting, providing insights into Good Governance implementation at Indonesian Islamic universities.
Application of Automatic Clustering and Fuzzy Time Series Type-2 in Indonesia Composite Index
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia, Nafisah Annis Zuhriatun , Farikhin Farikhin ,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia, Surarso Bayu ,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia
Published: November 2024

Forecasting the Indonesia Composite Index (ICI) is one of the important efforts in making investment decisions in the capital market. This index helps investors see changes in stock prices directly, making it easier to know whether stock prices are rising or falling. In this research, a combined approach between Fuzzy Time Series (FTS) Type-2 and an automatic clustering algorithm is applied to improve the accuracy of ICI forecasting. The advantage of FTS Type-2 is that it can provide more accurate results than FTS Type-1 because it can express more information. At the same time, automatic clustering is also used because it can partition the universe of discourse efficiently. The data used is monthly data on the closing, highest, and lowest prices of the Indonesia Composite Index from January 2019 to July 2024. The results of this study show an AFER value of 0.6827 and a forecasting accuracy of 99.317%. This shows that the forecasting results using FTS Type-2 and automatic clustering algorithms provide excellent forecasting results. This research has the novelty of using automatic clustering in determining the interval of Fuzzy Time Series Type-2 for ICI forecasting.
Compatibility of a predator and an entomopathogenic fungus of Asian citrus psyllid
Authors:   , Beghelli Gabriel Modesto
Published: November 2024

The Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hempitera: Pysllidae) is a major pest of citrus because it vectors bacteria associated with Huanglongbing, the most destructive citrus disease. This disease causes severe economic losses in citrus production worldwide. Attempts to prevent disease dissemination have mainly focused on use of pesticides to control the vector, but this did not prevent disease spread. Besides, the intensive use of pesticides reduces densities of natural enemies and favors the development of resistance in the psyllids, resulting in pest resurgence. Thus, other strategies are needed for control of D. citri and Huanglongbing. One promising method is biological control; several natural enemies of psyllids in citrus orchards have been identified, but of those, only entomopathogenic fungi are commercially available, for instance Cordyceps fumosorosea (Wize, 1904) (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae). Generalist predators show great potential in preventing psyllid invasions and reducing disease spread because they can be released preventively with the addition of alternative food. The predatory mite Amblyseius herbicolus (Chant, 1959) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is such a generalist and showed promise in controlling D. citri. However, little is known about its compatibility with the entomopathogen. Recent studies have shown that predatory mites can vector fungal spores to pests. Hence, the concurrent use of predators and entomopathogens may enhance control of D. citri. However, those agents could also affect each other’s actions negatively: entomopathogenic fungi can potentially infect predatory mites. Therefore, I studied the pathogenicity of C. fumosorosea for A. herbicolus. I found that the fungus had no detrimental effect on survival, development and reproduction of the predator, suggesting that both agents can be used together for the control of the psyllid. I also aimed to assess the effects of concurrent use of predator and pathogen on the population dynamics of D. citri. The combination of both agents did not reduce psyllid densities on plants better than the pathogen alone. However, the predators went extinct on all plants during the experiment, and its reason remains to be investigated. In conclusion, life history traits of A. herbicolus are not influenced by direct exposure to C. fumosorosea but it is unclear if the simultaneous use of both agents would be beneficial for biocontrol of Asian citrus psyllid. Keywords: Citrus greening. Biological control. Generalist predator. Hypocrealean fungus.
Characterization of Aquifer using Geo-Electrical Techniques in Kaani, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Lucky Naaere B
Published: November 2024

Characterization of aquifer using Geo-electrical techniques in Kaani, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria was carried out using Schlumberger electrode configuration of Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) technique. The field data were obtained using Herojat resistivity meter which was applied on ten VES stations. A maximum distance of 150m and 7m were used for current electrode spacing and potential electrode spacing respectively. Data obtained from the field were analyzed using IPI2WIN computer software. The results reveal resistivity value ranges from 61.7Ωm to 7487Ωm, thickness ranges from 0.883m to 55.85m and depth value ranges from 0.883m to 105m which implies that the study area has a shallow aquifer and moderate thickness with potential for groundwater exploration. The results also reveal seven curve types KK, AH, HK, KKH, HK, QKK and QKAK in the study area. The results from the study area will be useful in well construction to reduce the high level of borehole failure and groundwater contamination due to high longitudinal conductance value of the aquifer in the study area.
A Proof of Goldbach’s Conjecture
Authors:   Independent Researcher, USA, Schorer Peter
Published: November 2024

Goldbach’s Conjecture, which was announced in 1742, asserts that each even positive integer greater than or equal to 4 is the sum of two prime integers. Thus, e.g., 12 = 5 + 7. Prior to this paper, the Conjecture was still unproved.
Using Technology to Support Self-Care and Communication for Individuals with Autism: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors:   Independent Researcher, London, United Kingdom, McEwen Freda
Published: November 2024

This paper examines how technology, particularly AI powered tools, can be used to support individuals with autism in improving their self care skills and communication abilities. Traditional method for teaching these skills fall short in addressing unique sensory, emotional and communication challenges that people with autism face, making hard for them to become independent. AI based systems with their structured and consistent approach offer potential solutions. These technologies are limited in their ability to respond to emotional and sensory cues, emphasizing need for human involvement. Through case study of 28-year-old man with autism and limited communication skills, this paper explores how AI when combined with human assistance can enhance self care, communication and overall life quality. Ethical concerns including preservation of dignity during personal care tasks and future advancements for AI in autism care are also discussed.
Calidad de vida laboral en empresas de Bogotá, Colombia revisión literaria
Authors: Puerto Carrero Sandra Esperanza
Published: November 2024

Terms such as quality of work have been adopted, which implies the constant progress in the work of employees to achieve corporate quality. This involves the relationship between the work environment and the emotional well-being of people, which has been seen in large and small companies in Colombia, seeking to improve the quality of life of employees and ensure that they develop professionally, personally and as a family. These experiences are reflected in greater employee motivation, which increases productivity. The objective of the literary review is to identify relevant authors who allude to concepts surrounding the topic of Quality of Work Life.
As a methodology and technique, an analysis of the concepts that were relevant to the review and that address issues of Quality of Work was carried out. For this, the consistency table was used as a tool, which provided a deeper analysis of the literary review. The results allowed us to identify relevant elements that participate in the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of the human being within an organization, which are not contemplated by employers. This is how a model of labor well-being leads to motivation.