bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPACT OF PECTOLYTIC ENZYMES AND PRE-FERMENT MACERATION TIME ON THE QUALITATIVE PARAMETERS OF MUSTS AND ROSÉ WINES
Authors: Selnekovic Adrian , Mezey Ján , Janás Martin , Mezeyová Ivana
Published: February 2025

Pre-ferment maceration is a technological process that improves the aromatic and gustatory profile of the wine and increases its archiving potential. The aim of the work was to evaluate the influence of pre-ferment maceration length on sensory and analytical parameters in rosé wines from vintage 2022. In the experiment, 'Cabernet Sauvignon' grapes from the Slovak wine-growing village of Mužla were used. Pre-ferment maceration was not used in the control variant. . In variants A and B, one-hour pre-ferment maceration was used. In variants C and D, two hours of pre-ferment maceration was used. In variants B and D, pectolytic enzymes were added. The use of pectolytic enzymes causes a demonstrable increase in pH in the resulting wine. Variants with longer maceration and the control variant had a demonstrably higher content of total acids than variants with shorter maceration. The highest content of acetic acid (0.25 g/l) was found in the variant with longer maceration and without the use of enzymes. The lowest content of acetic acid (0.20 g/l) was detected in the control variant and variants with a shorter maceration time. Wines with one-hour maceration contained less malic acid compared to variants with longer maceration or variants without maceration. In the content of tartaric acid, the lowest content was observed in variant A (5.20 g/l), while the highest content was in variant C and in the control variant (5.70 g/l). The overall sensory evaluation of the wines was as follows: the best-rated variant was variant B, which reached 86 points from 100-point OIV scale; the worst-rated variant was variant A, with 81.23 points. Based on the results, we recommend an optimal pre-ferment maceration time of 1 hour using pectolytic enzymes.
PUBLICATION TRENDS IN RADIOTHERAPY AND FEMALE INFERTILITY: A SCIENTOMETRIC STUDY
Authors: Roychoudhury Shubhadeep , Chakraborty Saptaparna , Kolesarova Adriana , Slama Petr , Kesari Kavindra K. , Govindasamy Kadirvel , Dutta Sulagna , Sengupta Pallav
Published: February 2025

A common cancer treatment, radiotherapy, has deleterious effects on reproductive health, especially by decreasing the capacity for conception. The objective of this study was to analyze the research trend associated with radiotherapy and female infertility until June 2023. SCOPUS database was utilized to obtain pertinent scientometric information (annual publications, affiliations, journals, countries, document types, and research areas) for various radiotherapy subgenres and female infertility. A total of 910 articles were published related to radiotherapy and female infertility, with the United States of America (USA) leading the way in research output in this field. Over the years, radiotherapy and female infertility research have shown positive progress. In-depth analysis revealed that publications (n) related to radiotherapy and female infertility research mainly focused on its impact on ovarian tissue (n = 574) and fertility preservation techniques (n = 390). These scientometric results highlight a limited research focus on the field of radiotherapy and its impact on female reproductive hormones and female accessory reproductive organs. Furthermore, a significant lack of research has been noted in omics and female reproductive organs linked to radiotherapy. Extensive scientific research is necessary to further unravel the impact of radiotherapy on female infertility at the molecular level.
RECENT ADVANCES IN AZITHROMYCIN REMOVAL THROUGH THE BIOCHAR
Authors: Singh Nijendra Pratap , Singh Shivam , KUMAR AMIT
Published: February 2025

Azithromycin contamination is one of the environmental concerns worldwide and it has been included in the EU's watch list for emerging contaminants in the aquatic environment. It is imperative to decrease azithromycin's environmental footprint from the environment in sustainable ways. Azithromycin remediation can be carried out either by adsorption through biochar or microbial degradation. Biochar-based adsorbents are produced using various feedstocks, including waste products. The use of biochar for contaminants removal is an economic and environmentally sustainable approach. Biochar adsorption mechanism involves surface complexation, weak van der Waals’ forces, π-π bonding, electrostatic interactions, and H-bonding. Physico-chemical properties of biochar affect the adsorption and removal of azithromycin. Several chemical, thermal, electrochemical, and microwave-aided regeneration methods being used for recycling biochar those are essential for the cost-effectiveness of the process. This also fits with worldwide tendencies toward sustainable development and a circular economy. The latest research on the elimination of azithromycin by using biochars has been discussed in this review.
Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into Service-Learning: A Pedagogical Approach for Creating Global Citizens
Authors: Brand Susan T. , Jovic Lucijan , Kim Hyunjin
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into service-learning for fostering global citizenship and addressing societal challenges. Beginning with an overview of the complex issues facing society in the 21st century, this paper emphasizes the importance of engaging students in critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration related to service-learning to mitigate societal challenges. The authors explore service-learning projects of university students enrolled in an Education and Social Justice course, advocating for promoting students' essential skills, academic literacies, collaborative abilities, and global citizenship aligning with academic standards and the 17 SDG’s outlined by the United Nations.
On the relative merits of interpolation schemes for the immersed boundary method: a case study with the heat equation
Authors: Lesinhovski W. C. , Dias N. L. , Freire L. S. , Jesus A. C. F. S.
Published: February 2025

In this work, three implementation options for the ghost cell immersed boundary method are compared. These options are alternatives to a rather common implementation of the method that is susceptible to numerical instability in the calculation of the bilinear interpolation in some cases. The method is implemented for a second-order spatial discretization of the heat equation in a non-rectangular domain and the errors for each option are analyzed in terms of the order of accuracy and the way they are distributed in the domain. The best option, which was the only one to maintain the second order of convergence of the discretization, is to consider non-symmetric extrapolation with bilinear interpolation, instead of using inverse distance weighted interpolation with symmetric or non-symmetric extrapolation.
XXX Encontro da Sociedade Brasileira de Acústica
Authors: Araújo Bianca , Araújo Virgínia
Published: February 2025

Entre os dias 19 e 22 de novembro de 2023, ocorreu no Centro Tecnológico de Engenharia da UFRN, em Natal, o XXX Encontro da Sociedade Brasileira de Acústica (Sobrac). Este evento, que marca os 40 anos da Sobrac, é o maior e único encontro técnico-científico do Brasil focado em acústica e vibrações. Reunindo 292 participantes, o evento contou com a apresentação de 68 trabalhos em 18 áreas temáticas, além de cinco palestras, seis minicursos, duas mesas-redondas e um workshop, com presença internacional destacada. Também houve uma feira de exposição com 22 expositores e duas visitas técnicas, que atraíram aproximadamente 250 profissionais por dia. O evento encerrou-se com a premiação de sete trabalhos em um concurso estudantil. A avaliação final dos participantes destacou a alta organização e o elevado nível técnico-científico do encontro.
Economias de aglomeração: lógica econômica, competitiva e espacial em um polo têxtil de confecção
Authors: Lopes Eloá Tibúrcio , Lira Ana Claudia de Queiroz
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho analisa as economias de aglomeração no polo têxtil de confecção de Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, com ênfase em sua lógica econômica, competitiva e espacial. O estudo busca compreender como a concentração de empresas desse setor impacta o crescimento econômico local, promovendo vantagens competitivas e fortalecendo a economia regional. A metodologia adotou uma análise comparativa, utilizando dados secundários de fontes oficiais para examinar o papel das empresas na consolidação das redes de fornecedores, na redução de custos e na inovação. Observou-se que o setor de confecções atua como o principal motor de desenvolvimento da cidade, favorecendo a formação de clusters empresariais e ampliando as interações entre os agentes produtivos. A proximidade geográfica entre as empresas facilita o compartilhamento de recursos, a redução de custos operacionais e a promoção de inovações. Além disso, o estudo identificou que o polo tem contribuído significativamente para a diversificação econômica local, atraindo novos investimentos e promovendo o crescimento sustentável a longo prazo.
Short-term effects of vaccination againstCOVID-19 on humoral and cellularimmune response in adults
Authors: Siedlecka Dominika , Baszczuk Aleksandra , Ludziejewska Aleksandra , Płóciniczak Alicja , Wysocka Ewa
Published: February 2025

Background: Vaccination against COVID-19 activates the cellular and humoral immune response.Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG (CoV2-IgG) and T lymphocyte responseto specific SARS-CoV-2 stimuli by releasing interferon gamma (IFN-γ) and humoral and cellular compounds,as well as to determine the impact of previous COVID-19, age, and BMI on the tested parameters in healthyvolunteers six months after vaccination.Material and methods: We assessed the concentration of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG with an indirect chemiluminescencetest and the concentration of IFN-γ with the interferon gamma release assay (IGRA).Results: CoV2-IgG was present in all subjects (n = 80), but not all tested volunteers were positive for IGRA (n= 62). The concentrations of both parameters were higher in people who had contracted COVID-19 before thetest. The concentration of CoV2-IgG was higher in the IGRA-S1-positive group than in the IGRA-S1-borderlinegroup. Age (R = –0.237, p = 0.05) and BMI (R = –0.343, p = 0.003) were negatively correlated with the concentrationof antibodies in the group with no history of COVID-19. The concentrations of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgGand IFN-γ were positively correlated (R = 0.384, p = 0.001) among the vaccinated people.Conclusions: A moderate similarity was observed among the entire study group in the humoral and cellularpost-vaccination effects. SARS-CoV-2 infection followed by vaccination against COVID-19 may result in amore robust humoral and cellular response than the vaccination itself. On the other hand, the humoral responsemay be impaired in its ability to mount an effective immune response following vaccination with age.The lymphocyte T response to specific SARS-CoV-2 stimuli seems not to be affected by BMI, while furthersteps leading to successful IgG production may be impaired with increasing body mass.
Image encryption based on simple shift, permutation and transformation operations on bit layers
Authors: Alzoubi Saleem
Published: February 2025

Introduction: This paper explores image encryption techniques that leverage transformation, shifting, and permutation operations. The primary focus is on enhancing the security and quality of encrypted raster images by manipulating the individual bit layers of color images.Methods: To encrypt a raster image, the color image is decomposed into binary layers, each representing pixel bits at varying levels of significance. The least significant bits are placed in the least significant layers, while the most significant bits are positioned in the most significant layers. Transformation operations are performed on the bits or their arrays, reconfiguring them into different bit arrangements. Shifting operations are applied to bits across rows and columns within each bit layer, with shifts between layers carried out separately. Additionally, permutation operations are used to further rearrange bit arrays both within individual layers and between layers themselves.Results: Through experimentation, two encryption scenarios have been identified that provide high-quality results for images with different structures. These scenarios produce distinct encrypted images based on the combinations of operations and their sequence, yet maintain a high standard of encryption quality.Conclusions: The proposed method demonstrates an effective approach to encrypting raster images without relying on external encryption tools, minimizing the risk of information loss during decryption. The combination of transformation, shifting, and permutation operations ensures robust encryption, making the technique suitable for a wide range of image types.
Emerging Strategies for Sustainability in Higher Education
Authors: Hernández Navarro Elena Vicenta , Monge Martínez Johanna Gabriela , Iza Pazmiño Sarah Jacqueline , Infante Paredes Ruth Elizabeth , Losada Guerra Jorge Luis , Guerrero-Velástegui César Andrés
Published: February 2025

Sustainable development has gained relevance in higher education due to the growing need to integrate practices that promote environmental, economic and social sustainability. This review article aims to analyze emerging sustainable development strategies in higher education, highlighting pedagogical, operational and managerial approaches that contribute to the formation of conscious and responsible future professionals. Recent studies on the implementation of sustainable policies in universities are reviewed and the main challenges and opportunities in this field are identified.
Financial mathematics modeling of the impact of intermediation on economic and commercial growth in Ecuador: analysis of indicators and focus on quality and competitiveness
Authors: Mazon Fierro Guido , Moncayo Sánchez Yolanda Patricia , Naranjo Vaca Johanna , Vallejo Sánchez Diego Patricio
Published: February 2025

The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between financial intermediation, economic and commercial growth in Ecuador, where there is a correct channeling of resources, which encourages economic growth and therefore helps reduce uncertainty in financial markets. The problem that has been found in financial intermediation, economic and commercial growth in Ecuador is analyzed. It focuses on the evaluation of indicators that reflect the quality and competitiveness of the country. Through this analysis, we seek to understand how financial intermediation influences economic development, highlighting the importance of optimizing these processes to improve commercial performance and promote sustainable growth in Ecuador.We will analyze the types, methods and research techniques used in the research. In the analysis of the results, the main financial variables of Ecuador are evaluated, based on statistical information obtained from official sources. It ends with the development of the multiple linear regression econometric model, for its respective analysis of the results obtained.A PESTEL and a SWOT analysis are established and the conclusions and recommendations obtained in this research work are established.
The Perspectives of Physical Education on Global Development: Integrating Traditional Practices with Modern Wellness Approaches
Authors: Ayoade Fadare Stephen , Ramos Alcopra Arlene , Colobio Englatiera Brittany , Leomie B. Lagrosas Ma , Fadare Maria Cecilia , Cosain Hanima Olama
Published: February 2025

This research looks at how to combine old and new wellness methods in physical education. This research focuses on utilizing hobbies, games, and technology to address issues related to students' lack of interest. We used a systematic review approach to analyze 12 qualitative research articles published between 2011 and 2024. We used standard databases like PubMed, Science Direct, Academic Search Complete, ERIC, Web of Science, CINAHL, SAGE, and SPORTDiscus to look for terms and synonyms that were related to old-fashioned physical games, new health programs, and technological advances in physical education. The searches took place from May 2024 to October 2024. Specifically, the inclusion criteria used were the presence of empirical research, methodological variety, and the study’s relevance to the research objectives. Twelve articles met the inclusion criteria for the review. We thematically analyzed the data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities in physical education.Researchers found that traditional games support cultural experiences and teamwork, while new-age strategies like mindfulness, exercise, and project-based learning relate to motivation and whole-person well-being. Researchers found that intelligent vision systems and serious games can help students learn. Technology can help make learning more fun and less difficult. When developing physical education programs, there is also a focus on revisiting the mental and emotional aspects of the learners, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and flexible learning theories.So, mixing traditional ways of doing things with modern ideas about health and fitness makes activities more accessible to everyone and opens up new ways to teach about physical education.
DETERMINAN SIKAP DAN PERILAKU INDIVIDU TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DI PDAM KOTA SOLOK
Authors: Nirwana Ida , Roza Seflidiana , Akkiyas
Published: February 2025

Salah satu penggerak jalannya sebuah perusahaan adalah karyawan atau pegawai yang menjalankan tugas atau pekerjaannya dengan baik. Pegawai yang memiliki kinerja yang baik didukung dengan sikap dan perilaku yang baik pula. Adapun tujuan diadakan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh sikap dan perilaku individu terhadap kinerja pegawai di PDAM Kota Solok. Penelitian ini termasuk ke dalam jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer yang diperoleh melalui kuesioner yang diisi oleh responden. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan yang bekerja di PDAM Kota Solok yang berjumlah 86 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel penelitian ini menggunakan total sampling. Sehingga, jumlah sampel yang akan digunakan berjumlah 86 orang. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji instrumen penelitian, analisis regresi linier berganda, uji koefisien determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh adalah sikap serta perilaku individu berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap kinerja pegawai. Dan secara simultan, sikap dan perilaku individu berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai.
 
Kata Kunci : Sikap; Perilaku Individu; Kinerja Pegawai
Kebijakan Dividen berdasarkan Profitabilitas, Leverage dan Growth (Studi Empiris Pada Perusahaan LQ45 yang Terdaftar di BEI Tahun 2016-2022)
Authors: Kumaemaroh Kumaemaroh , Khamimah Khamimah
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh profitabilitas, leverage dan growth terhadap kebijakan deviden pada perusahaan LQ45 yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode 2016-2022. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 12 perusahaan LQ45 dengan total 84 sampel pengamatan yang diperoleh dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling.  Data pada penelitian ini diolah dan diuji dengan menggunakan metode analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian ini adalah profitabilitas berpengaruh positf dan signifikan terhadap kebijakan deviden. Leverage berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap kebijakan deviden. Growth berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap kebijakan deviden
This research aims to determine the effect of profitability, leverage and growth on dividend policy in LQ45 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) for the 2016-2022 period. The number of samples used in this research was 12 LQ45 companies with a total of 84 observation samples obtained using the purposive sampling method.  The data in this study were processed using and tested using the multiple regression analysis method. The results of this research are that profitability has a positive and significant effect on dividend policy. Leverage has a positive and insignificant effect on dividend policy. Growth has a negative and insignificant effect on dividend policy
OPTIMASI ALGORITMA RANDOM FOREST MENGGUNAKAN PSO UNTUK KLASIFIKASI KANKER PAYUDARA DENGAN CITRA MAMMOGRAMS
Authors: Salwa Alexita Alfreda Cecio , Kusumaningtyas Pramesti , Rofi’i Mohammad
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini berfokus pada peningkatan klasifikasi kanker payudara melalui kombinasi algoritma Random Forest dan Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). Kanker payudara menjadi kanker yang paling umum di kalangan wanita di seluruh dunia, sehingga memerlukan metode pemeriksaan diagnostik yang efektif. Metode tradisional seperti pemeriksaan manual dan pencitraan sinar-X memakan waktu dan rentan terhadap kesalahan. Penelitian ini menerapkan teknik pembelajaran mesin, khususnya Random Forest, untuk klasifikasi gambar berdasarkan citra mammograms. Metodologi ini melibatkan pengumpulan data, preprocessing citra (termasuk resize citra, grayscale, dan segmentasi gambar menggunakan Sobel Edge Detection dan Adaptive Thresholding), ekstraksi fitur melalui Local Binary Pattern (LBP), dan klasifikasi melalui Random Forest yang dioptimalkan dengan PSO. PSO membantu dalam mengidentifikasi hiperparameter optimal dan meningkatkan akurasi model Random Forest. Evaluasi model dilakukan menggunakan confusion matrix yang meliputi nilai akurasi, presisi, dan recall. Percobaan pengujian menunjukkan bahwa model Random Forest yang dioptimalkan PSO mencapai akurasi 88, 37%, mengungguli model Random Forest standar yang mencapai 86,05%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa PSO meningkatkan akurasi klasifikasi secara signifikan. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pengembangan alat diagnostik yang mudah digunakan untuk membantu spesialis dalam mengidentifikasi stadium kanker payudara secara akurat, dan menyarankan penyelidikan masa depan harus menggabungkan algoritma pembelajaran mesin tambahan dan memanfaatkan citra DICOM berstandar lebih tinggi untuk meningkatkan data pelatihan dan pengujian.
ANALYSIS AND SOLUTIONS FOR DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON THE BOEING 737-900 ER
Authors: Ristiawan Bayu Ristiawan , Wicaksono Dhimas
Published: February 2025

The air conditioning system on the Boeing 737-900 ER plays a crucial role in maintaining passenger and cabin crew comfort. However, a decrease in the system’s effectiveness has led to discomfort during flights. This study aims to identify the factors causing the decline in the air conditioning system’s effectiveness and provide technical recommendations to enhance its performance. The research method used is Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) approach. The findings indicate that the primary causes of decreased AC system effectiveness are blockages in the heat exchanger due to debris accumulation and oil contamination, as well as damage to the Air Cycle Machine (ACM), including worn-out turbine blades and bearings. To address these issues, preventive maintenance procedures, routine inspections, and the use of an air conditioning cart while the aircraft is on the ground are recommended to maintain cabin comfort.
Percepciones estudiantiles sobre ciudadanía global: una mirada a través de un modelo intercultural
Authors: Martínez Sánchez Maritza Maribel , Chuc Maldonado Marlene Margarita , Pérez Morfín Armando , Islas Castro Martín de Jesús , Gómez Hernández Hermilo
Published: February 2025

La formación de alumnos a nivel universitario como ciudadanos interculturales es de gran importancia hoy en día, por ello, explorar la ideología que conforma su identidad desde el aprendizaje y uso de las lenguas tanto originarias (p. ej. maya) como extranjeras (p. ej. inglés) en su haber académico, es relevante ante un mundo global e inclusivo. Tal es el caso de la Universidad Intercultural Maya de Quintana Roo (UIMQRoo) cuya misión se enfoca a la revaloración de la cultura local y regional, así como a la revitalización de la lengua Maya. Esta universidad se localiza en Quintana Roo, un estado altamente turístico en México, en donde el idioma inglés es de gran importancia en el ámbito laboral de la región. La Licenciatura en Lengua y Cultura contempla la formación en ambas lenguas. Para la adquisición y práctica de la lengua maya, el entorno de la Península de Yucatán es primordial mientras que, para el inglés, la movilidad hacia otras universidades en el extranjero permite el acercamiento hacia esa lengua. Bajo un enfoque cualitativo, el presente estudio tiene por objetivo explorar la forma en que los estudiantes de esta licenciatura perciben y/o toman conciencia sobre la interculturalidad y ciudadanía global, derivado del impulso que se ha dado en la educación superior en México. Los hallazgos encontrados por medio de un cuestionario y entrevistas sugieren un (auto)conocimiento sobre la forma de ver su cultura y la cultura del otro.
Effectiveness of Differentiated Learning Approaches Based on Learning Styles in Improving Science Learning Outcomes
Authors: Kholidah Nur , Maryani Ika , Latifah Ashilatul
Published: February 2025

This research is motivated by the lack of fulfillment of students' learning needs in classroom activities in grade V at SD Muhammadiyah Noyokerten and the low science learning outcomes on the water cycle material. The general aim of this study is to determine whether a differentiated learning approach based on learning styles can improve science learning outcomes. The type of research used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) consisting of two cycles. Each cycle is conducted over 2 meetings, comprising planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The subjects of this study are 24 students in grade V. The instruments used include observation sheets, questionnaires, documentation, and learning outcome tests. The results of the study show that the differentiated learning approach based on learning styles can improve science learning outcomes.
Enhancing Community Understanding and Utilization of National Health Insurance
Authors: Sutomo Edi , Raharja Endra Putra , Raharja Surya Putra , Nurinaya
Published: February 2025

Based on field observations in Sorong Regency, the JKN program, initiated by the government to improve public health, is still not well understood by the community. The purpose of this activity is to introduce and provide information about the JKN program to the community, as well as facilitate their registration and understanding of the program. This activity is carried out through socialization and assistance, where JKN volunteer teams are trained and deployed to help the community with registration and understanding of the JKN program. Training and socialization are conducted through direct visits to the community. After the socialization and assistance activities, the community in Sorong Regency has a better understanding of the JKN program, and more people have registered as JKN participants. The socialization and assistance activities of the JKN program in Sorong Regency have helped the community understand and engage with the program. Although there are still challenges and room for improvement, these activities are crucial to ensure that the community benefits from the JKN program.
Question Making Training with LOTS, MOTS, and HOTS Cognitive Levels for High School Teachers
Authors: Pisriwati Siti Atwano , Siswanto Deny Hadi , Hardi Yuwono , Alghiffari Eka Kevin
Published: February 2025

The current focus among educators is on assessments that promote higher-order thinking skills, enabling students to develop critical, analytical, and systematic thinking, especially in problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. Nonetheless, some teachers still struggle to create questions that effectively target these skills. This service initiative aims to educate 18 instructors from Muhammadiyah Mlati High School on crafting questions that address advanced cognitive abilities. Using a variety of methods, including lectures, interactive Q&A sessions, group discussions, and presentations, the results indicate that the training participants have successfully grasped the basic principles of designing questions for Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in education. After participating in four sessions, they have shown competence in categorizing and structuring questions that span Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTS), Medium Order Thinking Skills (MOTS), and Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).
Cultivating Knowledge and Health
Authors: Supriadi Yusuf
Published: February 2025

This community service project, conducted at SDN Kedunghalang 03 Bogor, aimed to educate fifth-grade students about Family Medicinal Plants (Tanaman Obat Keluarga or TOGA). The event, held in the school's auditorium, included presentations, discussions, and interactive games using audiovisual aids, followed by a hands-on planting session. Led by a lecturer and six students from the Bumi Siliwangi Bandung Academy of Pharmacy, the program sought to instill knowledge about the types, benefits, and cultivation methods of medicinal plants. The students' enthusiastic participation highlighted the success of the initiative, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for TOGA. The practical sessions, which involved planting, fertilizing, and caring for medicinal plants, were complemented by demonstrations of how to process these plants into healthy drinks. The program not only enhanced the students' botanical knowledge and practical skills but also promoted environmental stewardship and health awareness within the school community. The involvement of the school principal and teachers further underscored the importance of the initiative, contributing to its overall success and lasting impact.
An Examination of Policies Addressing Human Trafficking in Tanzania
Authors: Magesa Rehema John
Published: February 2025

Human trafficking remains a pervasive global issue, often hidden under various forms of exploitation, and continues to impact millions worldwide. Frequently termed modern-day slavery, it is a grave violation of human rights with long-lasting, devastating consequences for its victims. Effective policies are crucial in the fight against this inhuman practice, focusing on preventing exploitation, protecting at-risk populations, and delivering justice to victims. In Tanzania, numerous policies and laws have been implemented to combat human trafficking. Despite this robust policy framework, the country remains under Tier II of the U.S. Department of State's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, signaling that trafficking persists as a serious concern. This study sought to critically examine the effectiveness of the current policies addressing human trafficking in Tanzania from a qualitative perspective. The findings highlighted that Tanzania has developed a strong and comprehensive policy approach aimed at protecting victims, preventing trafficking, and prosecuting perpetrators. However, while the legal and institutional frameworks are in place, challenges remain in their execution. The efforts to combat human trafficking are hindered by inadequate resources, weak coordination among stakeholders, and gaps in the enforcement of laws. These deficiencies limit the overall impact of Tanzania's anti-trafficking initiatives, allowing the issue to persist despite the country’s commitment. The study underscores the need for improved resource allocation, better coordination mechanisms, and stricter enforcement procedures to fully realize the goals of Tanzania's anti-trafficking policies and effectively reduce the prevalence of this heinous crime.
Unlocking Potential with Entrepreneurship Training for Vocational High School Students
Authors: Tarso  , Suryatama Handika , Saputra Surya Adi , Hanama Akhmad , Siswanto Deny Hadi
Published: February 2025

This training was specifically organized for 50 students from Muhammadiyah Vocational High School in Mlati, located in Sleman Regency. This activity aims to provide the necessary knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, utilizing diverse teaching methods such as lectures, demonstrations, and classroom discussions. Through this approach, students are expected to gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship. The training aims to foster a strong entrepreneurial spirit among the students so that after completing their education, they will not only focus on seeking employment but also be motivated to create job opportunities for themselves and others. With the rise of new entrepreneurs, it is hoped that this initiative will contribute to the government’s efforts in reducing unemployment rates and improving the overall welfare of society. This training serves as an essential first step in shaping a self-reliant and competitive generation in addressing the challenges of an increasingly demanding job market.
Optimizing the Role of Teachers and Students in the Digital Era in Facing VUCA Challenges
Authors: Jufriansah Adi , Ma'rup  , Khusnani Azmi
Published: February 2025

In the rapidly developing digital era, technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence of Things (IoT) are becoming an integral part of education. The role of teachers and students needs to be adapted to utilize this technology effectively in facing the challenges of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity). This community service aims to identify strategies that can be implemented by teachers and students to utilize digital technology, as well as explore its impact and benefits in education. In addition, this community service will also examine how this technology can help reduce uncertainty and complexity in a changing educational environment. The evaluation results showed excellent achievements with high scores for conceptual understanding and overall benefits, confirming that this activity provides a solid foundation for developing education responsive to the demands of the times, especially in the current VUCA era.
Systematic Literature Review: Penerapan Pendekatan Realistic Mathematic Education untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Pemecahan Masalah pada Siswa
Authors: Nurlatifah Putri Azzahra , Salsabila Annisa Dea , Azizah Lintang Najwa , Nurjanah Nurjanah
Published: February 2025

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan konsep dasar dan prinsip dari pendekatan Realistic Mathematic Education (RME), serta mengidentifikasi temuan penelitian terdahulu mengenai efektivitas pendekatan ini terhadap peningkatan kompetensi pemecahan masalah siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam artikel ini adalah tinjauan literatur sistematik (Systematic Literature Review/ SLR) dengan desain PRISMA. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa RME memiliki tiga prinsip, yaitu (1) Guided Reinvention dan Progressive Mathematizing, di mana siswa belajar matematika melalui eksplorasi dan tantangan bertahap, (2) Didactical Phenomenology, yang menghubungkan matematika dengan fenomena nyata, (3) Self-Developed Models yang membuat model dari masalah yang mereka kenal dan mengubahnya menjadi bentuk matematika yang lebih formal. RME juga terbukti efektif untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pemecahan masalah siswa dengan menghubungkan pembelajaran matematika dengan konteks nyata yang relevan sehingga siswa dapat mengembangkan pemahaman yang mendalam juga mengembangkan keterampilan berpikir kritis yang diperlukan untuk memecahkan masalah. Implementasi RME dalam pembelajaran harus disesuaikan dengan jenjang pendidikannya, dan juga mempertimbangkan aspek kognitif dari siswa.
Digitale Inseln vermeiden: Eine Lösung für kleine Unternehmen
Authors: Krings Markus , Maicher Lutz
Published: February 2025

Digitale „Insel“-Strukturen sind in der Praxis weit verbreitet. Diese entstehen häufig durch den Wunsch nach schnellen und unkomplizierten Lösungen, um dringende Herausforderungen zu meistern. Was zunächst praktisch erscheint, führt jedoch langfristig zu Problemen: fehlende Vernetzung, ineffiziente Abläufe und erschwerte Zusammenarbeit. Um das volle digitale Potenzial zu entfalten, ist es entscheidend, Insellösungen aufzulösen und stattdessen integrierte, ganzheitliche Systeme zu schaffen.
Spirit Possession in French, Haitian, and Vodou Thought
Authors: Benedicty-Kokken Alessandra
Published: February 2025

This book recuperates the important history that Haitian thought around Vodou possession has had in French critical theory. The author takes the period of the 1930s and ‘40s, as the centerfold of a more complex network of relations that places Haiti as one of the pivots of a more expanded intellectual conversation around “possession,” which links anthropology, literature, psychoanalysis, human rights, and visual arts in France, Haiti, and the United States. Benedicty argues that Haiti as the anthropological other serves as a kick-starter to an entire French-based theoretical apparatus (Breton, Leiris, Bataille, de Certeau, Foucault, and Butler), but once up and running, its role as catalyst is forgotten and the multiple iterations of the anthropological other are cast back into the net of Michel-Rolph Trouillot’s “Savage slot.”

The book offers the reader unfamiliar with Haiti a comprehensive interdisciplinary study of twentieth and early twenty-first century Haitian thought, including a detailed timeline of important moments in the intellectual history that connects Haiti to France and the United States.

The first part of the book is about global dispossessions in the first decades of the twentieth century; the second part points to how the narratives of ‘Haiti’ are intimately linked to a Franco-U.S.-American discursive space, constructed over the course of the twentieth century, a discursive order that has conflated the representation of ‘Haiti’ with an understanding of Vodou primarily as an occult religion, and not as a philosophical system. The third and fourth parts of the book examine how the novels of René Depestre, Jean-Claude Fignolé, and Kettly Mars have revisited the notion of possession since the fall of the Duvalier dictatorships.
Broken Bonds
Authors: Pearlstein Mitch
Published: February 2025

The United States has the highest family fragmentation rates in the industrial world. Nonmarital birth rates for the nation as a whole are 40%, with proportions dramatically higher in many communities as defined by race, ethnicity, or geography. Divorce rates, while moderating in recent decades, are still estimated at about 40% for first marriages and 50% for second ones. Together, this fragmentation impacts millions of children as well as adults, leading to educational, economic, and other losses that in turn lead to lower social mobility and deepening class divisions.

In Broken Bonds, Mitch Pearlstein explores the declining state of the American family and what its disintegration means for our future. Based on candid interviews with forty leading family experts across the political spectrum - from Stephanie Coontz, to Heather Mac Donald - Pearlstein ruminates on the political, social, and spiritual fallout of this trend. In honest and frank conversations, Pearlstein and his interviewees fearlessly diagnose the problems that many have been too timid to explore and suggest ways to reverse these trends that threaten our social fabric.
James Cagney Films of The 1930s
Authors: Neibaur James L.
Published: February 2025

One of the biggest stars of the golden age of Hollywood, James Cagney appeared in more than sixty films throughout his career. In addition to starring in the classics White Heat, Mister Roberts, and One, Two, Three, Cagney received the Academy Award for his performance as George M. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy. From his debut in Sinner’s Holiday to one of his many gangster portrayals in The Roaring Twenties, the actor appeared in more than thirty films of the 1930s. Though he started out in supporting roles, Cagney quickly became a leading man and by the end of the decade, he was a box-office star.

In James Cagney Films of the 1930s, James L. Neibaur reviews the first decade of the great actor’s work. A film-by-film look at Cagney’s movies during this pivotal period, this book traces the actor’s transition from a song-and-dance man on stage to a tough guy on screen. Although Cagney occasionally was able to deviate from studio typecasting—in such films as Footlight Parade and A Midsummer Night’s Dream—his most notable roles were in gangster dramas like The Public Enemy and Angels with Dirty Faces.

Throughout this book, Neibaur provides readers with plot summaries, production details, and critical and commercial reception of each film. For fans of the actor’s work, James Cagney Films of the 1930s is an invaluable resource that will also appeal to anyone interested in movie-making during one of Hollywood’s greatest eras.
Education and Curricular Perspectives in the Qur'an
Authors: Risha Sarah
Published: February 2025

Education and Curricular Perspectives in the Qur’an is a unique academic study that focuses on different perspectives of education curriculum in the Qur’an. Sarah Risha explains how Allah Almighty, as the great teacher, communicated His divine message, the Qur’an, which may be considered as the textbook, to His students, the prophets. The primary source is the Qur’an itself, and sayings of the Prophet Mohammed when necessary. While curriculum is a broad term, Risha addresses five aspects in particular to examine how the Qur’an deals with this vital element, and connects this central religious text to current academic curriculum studies.
Liberal Socialism
Authors: Hunt Ian
Published: February 2025

Should we be looking for alternatives to the western world’s status quo of neo-liberal capitalism? Should we be seeking a new form of freedom for a more just and better social world? Drawing on Rawls’s theory of justice and Marx’s critique of capitalism, this book answers those questions in a resounding affirmative. Some think that a just society for Rawls cannot promote a better social world unless it is acceptable to all but, this wrongly treats Rawls as a supporter of minimal government. Setting this aside, the book argues that the ideas of justice behind political and media pundit support of neo-liberal capitalism are faulty, and should be replaced with a Rawlsian idea of justice. Resistance to the idea that an acceptable theory of justice can say that capitalism is unjust is overcome by showing that capitalism, as Marx sees it, must be unjust on Rawls’s theory of justice because it breaches the difference principle and involves exploitation of employees. Reasons are then given for a new society that will be just under a modified Rawlsian idea of justice and will promote the Marxian good of free social cooperation on projects pursued independently of demands of nature. What a free life lived in this new society means is spelled out and shown to be acceptable. This book concludes by asking whether society can set out on a path to a better social world.
Justice As Right Actions
Authors: Kim Young
Published: February 2025

Justice as Right Actions presents an original theory of justice anchored in the analytical philosophical tradition. In contrast to many contemporary approaches, the theory provides normative guidance, rather than focusing solely on political structures and institutions, as the question of justice is seen to comprise both a moral inquiry concerned with questions of good and bad, right and wrong, and a political inquiry, concerned with the nature of the polity and how individuals relate to it.

Presenting a relational account of justice, rather than a distributive account – the latter, so much more prevalent in current studies – communications are seen as the key to the theory, both in the substantive sense as a discursive method of resolving disputes, as well as instrumentally, in the transmission of concepts, especially values through time.

Rule-oriented in approach, justice as right actions attempts to be value-neutral, acknowledging, however, an underlying thin theory of the good, including concepts of rationality, autonomous moral agency, equal concern and respect for others, as well as plurality of values. Its political context is liberalism, with components of negative liberty and equality of concern and respect, while underscoring as well, the concepts of tolerance and social diversity.

In this study, the original theory of Justice as Right Actions is also contrasted with and situated among contemporary accounts of justice, including the most important theoretical works on the topic in the past half-century. Thus, the study also serves as a valuable review and critique of such major contemporary accounts of justice.
The People's Professors of Cuba
Authors: Moody Kate
Published: February 2025

The People's Professors: How Cuba Achieved Education for All describes how Cuba managed, in spite of scarce resources, to successfully educate its entire population after the revolution in 1959. It details how illiterate peasants learned to read and write, how the nation’s vision of education was developed, how the national school system was doubled in size, thousands of teachers were educated, and now—how Cuba is entering the realm of digital media and the internet. The people of Cuba can read and write better than the citizens of most countries, including the United States. Moreover, Cubans excel on international measures of math, science, the arts, and healthcare. This book considers Cuba’s schools as well as its integrated systems such as healthcare and community mental health, and makes a case for the principles that education is a human right, and that teaching is the responsibility of everyone.
Tropical Idolatry
Authors: Green R. L.
Published: February 2025

In Tropical Idolatry, R.L. Green examines how thinkers within the Society of Jesus attempted to convert indigenous peoples of New Spain, the Philippine Islands, and the Mariana Islands to Catholicism during the early modern period. Through the close readings of Jesuit authored theological treatises and historical texts, all placed firmly within a rich, vibrant, and nuanced Catholic intellectual tradition, the evolution of ideas on the topic of indigenous religion within an imperial context becomes apparent. The purpose of this book is to demonstrate the importance that both religious and political beliefs played in the establishment of the Church in the Spanish Pacific world. The intent is to reconsider some commonly held assumptions regarding the Jesuit missionary enterprise and its role in the origins of global Catholicism.
Everyday Adjustments in Havana
Authors: Bastian Hope
Published: February 2025

By comparing the current reform process under President Raúl Castro to Cuba’s opening to market capitalism during the 1990s Special Period crisis, Everyday Adjustments in Havana: Economic Reforms, Mobility, and Emerging Inequalities highlights the differences and continuities between adjustments in both periods and their social impacts. It explores the impacts of specific policies such as the expansion of self-employment and the recreation of a private housing market, examining how changes in domestic and international policies after 2011 have modified the post-Special Period status quo and contributed to the formation of new social groups that did not previously exist in Cuba’s Socialist society.
Equal Representation without Legislation
Authors: Freidenvall Lenita
Published: February 2025

Sweden has for many years been recognized as a model of gender equality, particularly with regards to its high proportion of female parliamentarians. This book traces this path to equal representation between women and men in elected bodies, with a special focus on candidate selection process and the implementation of special measures such as party quotas.

Using an approach that is based on feminist institutionalism and discursive institutionalism, the author focuses on institutional reform and change and the ways in which both formal and informal institutions, including rules, practices and norms, as well as key actors’ strategies and alliances, may contribute to our understanding of women’s political representation in Sweden and what these gendered outcomes mean in a wider context.