bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peroxynitrite Modification as a Way to Improve the Cytocompatibility of Sodium Alginate-Based Hydrogels
Authors: Zakharov A.S. , Nozadze N.D. , Vasilovsky I.N. , Korotkova N.V. , Mzhavanadze N.D. , Suchkov I.A. , Kalinin R.E.
Published: March 2024

Sodium alginate is one of the most frequently used materials in biomedicine. However, alginate-based scaffolds have extremely low adhesive properties and have to be improved. The authors have proposed combined hydrogels of gelatin and sodium alginate which have been modified by peroxynitrite in heterophasic conditions using ethanol. It has been determined that thus modified sodium alginate contains an increased level of carbonyl, carboxyl and nitro groups. Authors have developed chemically and chemical-enzymatically cross-linked hydrogels with better adhesive properties and absence of cytotoxicity. Moreover, sodium alginate modification has a positive impact on cell morphology in comparison with control group of non-adhesive alginate-gelatin hydrogels. It allows the further improvement and application of the biomaterial which have been developed by the authors for bioengineering scaffold production and 3D culturing.
Design and Assessment of a Personalized Online Mathematics Learning System with Self-Regulated Learning Features: An Educational Design Research
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand, Panjaburee Patcharin
Published: March 2024

A personalized online learning system incorporating a self-regulated learning approach was developed to deliver the factorization in quadratic polynomials topic on mathematics learning. This system created four learning materials for learning a certain topic in mathematics, corresponding to the students’ characteristics. This study followed the education design research approach to develop a self-regulated-based personalized online learning system and evaluate the system from a technology acceptance perspective. The Pearson correlation was computed and revealed the best fit of the collected data for further stepwise multiple regression analysis through students’ acceptance of learning mathematics before and after using the developed system. Furthermore, the Chi-square test was performed to determine the acceptance change and frequency rated by items to ensure an in-depth understanding of how acceptance changed before and after. Although the findings revealed that students’ perceived ease of use was primarily a predictor of their attitude about the system, they showed an increment in perceived usefulness after participating in the developed system. The students’ perceptions of ease and attitude toward the self-regulated-based personalized online learning system for mathematics learning should be mainly considered in further development, including the different learning approaches for supporting mathematics learning.
Fabrication of Artificial Skin for Robotic Head Based on Silicone Rubber
Authors: Trieu Nguyen Minh , Thinh Nguyen Truong
Published: March 2024

In this study, artificial skin based on silicone rubber is introduced for a robot head of the same size and shape as an actual person. The artificial skin is described from designing to molding the skin for a robot head, which mimics a young woman’s head. Fabricated skin is different from regular masks because it has to cover the core mechanical systems and move together. Skin movements create emotions on the face and give the appearance of a robot head. The robot has the same expressive and oral capabilities as humans and is integrated with artificial intelligence platforms. The knowledge of head anatomy and the parameters of the operation of the head will be applied in the design and fabrication of core mechanical mechanisms and their covering skin. This study analyses the basic knowledge of skin anatomy as well as the fabricating steps to make artificial skin made of silicone rubber material. The knowledge of skin anatomy is the foundation to study and analyze the general characteristics of human skin such as elasticity, color, elasticity, etc. Manufacturing methods for artificial skin are researched and selected accordingly. Finally, the artificial skin is created to make the robot head’s expression more realistic. Experimental results showed that the robot meets design requirements, has an 89.83% accuracy rate of human identification of robot expressions, and is highly appreciated by users in interactive experiments.
Torsion of ovary and acute abdomen
Authors: Saurabh Suvidha
Published: March 2024

Ovarian torsion refers to partial or complete rotation of ovarian vascular pedicle. This study explored the presenting symptoms and management of ovarian torsion in a newly established ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Bihta, Patna. This report presents two cases of ovarian torsion, the presenting symptoms and management. This underscores the need of prompt diagnosis and management to improve postoperative outcomes.
Strategic arms control: what's next?
Authors: Batyuk Vladimir
Published: March 2024

Currently, the Russian-American dialogue on nuclear arms control is in a state of deep crisis. If this dialogue is resumed, the parties will face a number of serious problems: the emergence of fundamentally new strategic weapons (nuclear and non-nuclear); prospects for China's transformation into a third nuclear superpower, and an ideological impasse in Russian-American relations.
From the Labrador Sea to the Lincoln Sea: territorial and boundary disputes between Canada and Denmark (1970-2020s)
Authors: Volodin Dmitry
Published: March 2024

In the 1970s two territorial disputes arose between Canada and Denmark in the Arctic: about the ownership of Hans Island and about the boundary in the Lincoln Sea. In 2005 the two countries agreed to avoid provocative actions in negotiations over Hans Island.  In 2012 Canada and Denmark reached a tentative agreement on the boundary in the Lincoln Sea, which was formed on an equidistance principle. In 2022 the two countries agreed to divide Hans Island and also resolved the issue that arose in the 2010s over the delimitation of the continental shelf in the Labrador Sea. An important role in the successful resolution of these disputes was played by the Canadian-Danish Task Force on boundary issues.
An approach to assessing the technical condition of electrical equipment using weighted fuzzy rules
Authors: Kolodenkova Anna E. , Vereshchagina Svetlana S. , Favorskaya Ekaterina A. , Osipova Ekaterina A.
Published: March 2024

To ensure the smooth operation of all existing electric power systems, it is necessary to periodically diagnose electrical equipment using various methods and models that take into account all possible parameters and factors affecting the condition. The paper considers an approach to assessing the technical condition of electrical equipment using weighted fuzzy rules, taking into account different types of information (measuring, expert). The novelty of the approach is the representation of parameters in the form of fuzzy triangular numbers and the formation of importance weight vectors of term sets parameter values. This makes it possible to accurately assess the technical condition of electrical equipment in the context of different types of information to predict the condition of the equipment; to quickly identify parameters which values are outside acceptable limits, thereby determining the preliminary cause of equipment failure, as well as making informed diagnostic decisions regarding the condition of electrical equipment.
Análisis del encuadramiento periodístico en tiempos de pandemia de covid-19 en los principales diarios de Colombia: El Tiempo y El Espectador
Authors: Ladino Marín Paola Consuelo , Prada Penagos Rodolfo
Published: March 2024

Se presenta un análisis de contenido de los titulares publicados en las portadas de los dos diarios de mayor tradición en Colombia durante la emergencia sanitaria por covid-19. El objetivo fue analizar el encuadramiento o framing de los periódicos El Tiempo y El Espectador durante el cubrimiento periodístico del primer periodo de la pandemia. Se tomaron como criterios de análisis el tono informativo, los abordajes temáticos, el tipo de estructura gramatical en los titulares, las fuentes de información, la cobertura y la perspectiva mediática. En relación con los marcos de interpretación, los medios privilegiaron un enfoque negativo de la crisis y del impacto estructural que la pandemia desencadenó en el país, sobre todo desde un contexto marcado por la incertidumbre y la tensión. Los principales temas se asociaron a lo económico y social. Los términos que tuvieron mayor visibilidad en los titulares de dicho periodo se asociaron con pandemia, covid-19 y virus, conceptos que transversalmente mantuvieron una marcada presencia en la agenda mediática de los medios objeto de estudio.
Pretrial Efforts to Realize Legal Provisions that Are Proportional and Do Not Contract the Perspective Pancasila Law
Authors: Karindra Alifvio Bramandika
Published: March 2024

Pretrial aims to monitor coercive measures carried out by investigators or public prosecutors against suspects, so that these actions are actually carried out in accordance with the provisions of the law, and are truly proportional to the provisions of the law and do not constitute acts that are contrary to the law. The purpose of this research is to describe pretrial legal efforts to achieve justice for underprivileged suspects/families. To analyze pretrials in accordance with the Pancasila legal state perspective. The method used is descriptive, with data sources obtained from journals, books and related articles. The result of this research is Article 22 paragraph (1) of Law No. 18 of 2003 concerning Advocates which states that "Advocates are obliged to provide free legal assistance to justice seekers who cannot afford it." These rules require a lawyer to provide equal access to justice for everyone. This is a form of embodiment of the principle of equality before the law adhered to by Indonesia. In fact, the concept of a legal state for Indonesia is based on the Pancasila ideology, the substance of which includes, among other things, the principle of recognition of God's law, natural law and ethical law. The elements of the Pancasila state are the recognition of guarantees of human and citizen rights; There is a division of power; in carrying out its duties, the government must always be based on applicable laws, both written and unwritten; There is a judiciary that exercises its power independently.
Language Acculturation of Javanese and Madurese Communities: Slang Variations of Pendalungan Teenagers in Jember Regency
Authors: Aditiawan Rohmad Tri , Suhardi Suhardi
Published: March 2024

This study aims to explain the formation and reasons for the use of slang language of Pendalungan teenagers in Jember Regency. This research used descriptive qualitative method. The research data is in the form of words from Javanese and Madurese acculturation that contain slang language forms and spoken by teenagers in daily communication. Data collection used observation technique supported by listen-engage-note technique. The data analysis technique used is the commensurate (padan) method and the agih method. Based on the results of this study, there are four categories of slang variation formation in terms of morphological formation, namely: (1) Abbreviations, such as the abbreviation LA and the acronym Kardiman. (2) New Words, such as cungucui, pacapa, crème, and tompes. (3) Reduplication, such as ya megaya, and rep sekarep. (4) Inserts, such as cellepnya and ngabesnya. The reasons for using slang consist of five reasons, namely (1) familiarity, (2) solid and concrete, (3) user creativity, (4) group recognition, and (5) enriching vocabulary. The conclusion of the research findings shows the formation of slang language by absorbing Javanese and Madurese as well as new words that are different from the original language. Pendalungan teenagers in Jember district dominantly use slang language which is mixed with Javanese, Madurese, and Indonesian daily language.
The Attention to National Music in the Republic of Uzbekistan
Authors: Khodjakulov Bakhodir Khudaykulovich
Published: March 2024

In this article, the reforms in the field of culture, art, and music in the Republic of Uzbekistan, the importance of prestigious festivals, various pageants and concerts in the further promotion and study of our national and classical music culture through the article. detailed information is provided.
Using machine learning algorithms to determine the emotional maladjustment of a person by his rhythmogram
Authors:   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Stasenko Sergey , Shemagina Olga ,   Federal Research Center A. V. Gaponov-Grekhov Institute of Applied Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Eremin Evgeny ,   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Yakhno Vladimi ,   Federal Research Center A. V. Gaponov-Grekhov Institute of Applied Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Parin Sergej ,   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Polevaia Sofia ,   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility of identifying emotional maladjustment using machine learning algorithms. Methods. Electrocardiogram data were gathered using an event-telemetry approach, employing a software and hardware setup comprising a compact wireless ECG sensor (HxM; Zephyr Technology, USA) and a smartphone equipped with specialized software.For constructing the classifier, the following algorithms were employed: logistic regression, easy ensemble, and gradient boosting. The performance of these algorithms was assessed using the f1 metric. Results. It is demonstrated that employing dynamic spectra of the original signals enhances the classification accuracy of the model compared to using the original rhythmograms. Conclusion. A method is proposed for automatically determining the level of emotional maladaptation based on an individual’s cardiorhythmogram. Information from a portable heart sensor, worn by an individual, is transmitted via Bluetooth to a mobile device. Here, the level of emotional maladaptation is assessed through a pre-trained neural network algorithm. When considering a neural network algorithm, it is recommended to employ a classifier trained on spectrograms.
Self-modulation of dipole-exchange magnetostatic waves in coupled ferromagnetic structure with perpendicular magnetization
Authors:   Saratov Branch of Kotel`nikov Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Dudko Galina , Morozova Maria ,   Saratov State University, Sharaevsky Yury ,   Saratov State University
Published: March 2024

The basic features of development of magnetostatic waves self-modulation processes in double-layer ferromagnetic structure are numerically studied in framework of system of the one-dimensional nonlinear nonstationary Schrodinger equations. The estimation of influence of coupling between films on group velocities, dispersion and nonlinearity coefficients was carried out taking into account the exchange interaction. The use of different types of excitations of coupled structure and change the value of coupling between films enables both to adjust frequency of MSW self-modulation, and to observe change of character of wave evolution in direction from order to chaos, and from chaos to order.
Work Stress and Psychological Well-being of High School Teachers in Indonesia
Authors: Rangkuti Anna A. , Gazadinda Rahmadianty , Rustyawati Reny
Published: March 2024

The role of teachers was crucial to ensure students’ academic success. Teachers were responsible for facilitating learning, offering guidance, providing emotional support, and acting as parental figures for some students. However, these responsibilities might lead to significant work stress, which can negatively impact teachers’ psychological well-being. To investigate this issue, a quantitative survey was conducted, which utilized the PERMA-Profiler adaptation instrument and the School Teacher Job Stressor Scale adaptation instrument. The survey included 758 participants, comprising male (286) and female (472) secondary school teachers from 33 provinces across Indonesia. The results of the linear regression analysis showed that work stress negatively impacts the psychological well-being of teachers (F = 314.9, p < 0.05, and R2 =0.239).
Keywords: psychological well-being, work, stress, teachers, Indonesia
Readiness of the 4th Semester Japanese Grammar Syllabus in Accomplishing the Learning Targets on MBKM Curriculum at Jakarta State University
Authors: Philiyanti Frida , Rismorlita Cut Erra , Ristiawati Tia , Prasetio Viana Meilani , Noverisa Eva Jeniar
Published: March 2024

This study aims to find out how the suitability between the Bunpo IV syllabus is currently used with the language learning target in the Japanese Language Education Study Program at Jakarta State University which is based on the MBKM curriculum also known as Merdeka Belajar Curriculum. The curriculum is following the MBKM Curriculum listed in Permendikbud No. 3 of 2020. The regulation said that students have the right to study outside of the campus after completing 4 semesters. Therefore, students can choose internship programs abroad or in the country, as well as participate in student exchange programs The offers for internships are numerous, so it raises the interest of students to join it. But behind the enthusiasm of students for this Merdeka Belajar program, there is a concern that the learning targets of students who take part in the internship program, especially language courses, will decrease and not meet the target of learning study program itself. The main goal of the graduation requires students to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test ( JLPT) level N3, before taking the thesis exam. Bunpou IV is a course that contains grammar level IV or equivalent intermediate level, this course is quite related and has become the foundation of other language courses. The material provided up to Bunpo IV is equivalent to the Japanese language skills in JLPT N3 which is the requirement for graduating from the study program. This study is part of research and development (R&D) with a mixed quantitative and qualitative approach. Especially for the first year of research, the approach used is a qualitative approach through document analysis currently used in the Bunpou IV course. The technique used in collecting data is records and archival review of syllabus, teaching materials, and JLPT N3 simulation results. From the JLPT simulation results, it was found that student readiness to pass JLPT N3 had only reached 23.5%. Of the respondents who did not pass, it was found that 9.8% did not pass the Moji Goi section (letters and vocabulary), 47.06% did not pass the Bunpo Dokkai section (grammar and reading comprehension), and 23.53% did not pass the Choukai section (listening comprehension). From this result, we know that it is necessary to re-evaluate and conduct the development study of syllabus of the Bunpo IV course based on the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in the Japanese Language Education Study Program, FBS UNJ.
Keywords: MBKM curriculum, Bunpo IV, JLPT N3
Evaluate Android-based Digital Translation Development Needs for Applied Linguistics
Authors: Ansoriyah Siti , Utami Sintowati Rini , Rahayu Poppy , Irawan Ines Nur
Published: March 2024

The research aimed to determine the demand for Android-based digital teaching resources for the translation course. The data were acquired by distributing closed questionnaires to 21 students in the third semester of 2021 and two lecturers who teach the Translation Course at the Applied Linguistics Master Programme, Universitas Negeri Jakarta. This was a descriptive qualitative study that collected data through commentary for approximately six months. It included interviews with three college students, needs evaluation questionnaires, traits and background identity questionnaires, one lecturer, and two lecturers for needs evaluation questionnaires. Observations revealed that the teaching materials for the translation course continued to rely on textbooks and simple, generalized instructional resources. Consequently, the results demonstrated that there are obstacles and deficiencies in meeting students’ needs, which alter the independent learning curriculum “Merdeka Belajar” as a study program learning lesson plan, including the integrated teaching and learning of technology. Thus, this R&D-based requirements analysis concluded that Android-based digital teaching resources for the translation course were very necessary and were anticipated to become curriculum-relevant teaching materials that can enhance student translation abilities.
Keywords: Android-based, translation course, educational resources
The Students' Creativity Improvement in Making Ceramic Artwork Through The Lecturer's Effective Teaching Method
Authors: Amboro Joko Lulut , Purwasito Andrik , . Warto , Prasetyani Dwi
Published: March 2024

Creativity in the art of pottery is a key aspect of improving students’ abilities in arts and crafts. This study aims to identify and analyze lecturer teaching methods that help enhance student creativity in the creation of pottery artworks. This study employed qualitative methods with case studies at several art and design colleges. In-depth interviews with art lecturers who use efficient teaching methods were used to obtain data. Based on this study’s findings to enhance student creativity, diverse approaches are needed, such as approaches in the curriculum, exploration, measurement of developmental processes, and feedback. This study offers an in-depth examination of lecturers effect on how students develop their creativity in the art of pottery. It is expected that the findings of this study would be useful to higher education institutions, pottery art lecturers, and art practitioners in their efforts to improve learning and teaching that focuses on promoting student creativity in the making of pottery works of art.
Keywords: ceramic artwork, creativity, effective teaching method
The Diglossic-Bilingual of English-Arabic Second-Language Eventualities in Madurese-Scholar's Society
Authors: Hasanah Shofiyatul , . Hanan , Pradipta Parahita
Published: March 2024

This extensive new-study scrutinized English-Arabic diglossic-bilingual of Second Language (L2) eventualities in which Madurese-scholars society was administered in the L2 edification process. Diglossic-bilingual is the utilization of two accents of two distinctive languages by the same culture for distinct purposes. The study administered a quantitative-qualitative mixed approach that interleaved systematic conceptions of recorded methodologies and substantive explication of the accurately transcribed dossier to effectuate this requirement. The probed dossier exhibited that diglossic-bilingual was identified in the Madurese-Scholar’s L2 in several varieties; English-L2 with Arabic-accented, Arabic-L2 with English-accented, and English- Arabic-L2 with Madurese-accented. Nevertheless, three novelty variations were ascertained comprehensively in the Madurese-scholar’s L2, their L2-utilization deviated based on the Madurese-Scholar’s L2 dexterity. The study imparts guidelines for forthcoming researchers in remembrance of English-Arabic-L2 bilingual educators future ethnographic research.
Keywords: native-language (NL), second language (L2), English-accented, Arabicaccented, Madurese-accented
Semantics Study of the Indonesian Language Based on Vocabulary Learning in Schools Which is Integrated With Students Discourse Skills: Syllabus Development
Authors: Utami Sintowati Rini , Muliastuti Liliana
Published: March 2024

This research aims to develop a level 6 syllabus for the Semantics course at the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program. The study materials of the Indonesian Semantics syllabus were developed based on the scope of vocabulary, namely the basic concepts of semantics, meaning analysis, and the use of meaning. The syllabus development model was developed using the ADDIE model steps by adapting its three stages, namely analysis, design, and development. Data were collected by analyzing the curriculum/syllabus/PKPS, analyzing teaching materials, filling out questionnaires to analyze the needs of lecturers and students, analyzing learning activities/methods, syllabus design, and syllabus development and preparation. The syllabus development stage was followed by syllabus expert validation. The results of the data analysis were carried out with a quantitative qualitative description using the results of the pretest and post-test. Through the validation stage of the syllabus product by curriculum experts regarding curriculum aspects (Yes 100%) such as presentation of study materials (Yes 100%) and syllabus completeness (Yes 87.5%). Based on the implementation, the pretest results were obtained with a sample size of 30 students, the highest score was 95 while the lowest score was 55. This pretest data has an average value (mean) of 73 with a median value of 71.5 and a value that often appears (mode) 65. Meanwhile, the variance found was 111.9954 with a standard deviation of 10.58279. While the posttest results were found with the same sample, the highest value was 100 while the lowest value was 70. This posttest data had an average value (mean) of 87 with a median value of 86 and a value that often appears (mode) 90. Meanwhile, the variance found was 111.9954 with a standard deviation of 10.58279. While the posttest results were found with the same sample, the highest score was 100 while the lowest score was 70. This posttest data had an average value (mean) of 87 with a median value of 86 and a value that often appears (mode) 90. Meanwhile, the variance found was 80.39195402 with a standard deviation of 8.966156034. The Semantic Syllabus based on vocabulary learning in schools and integrated with students’ proficiency has been prepared as “very feasible” (96.85%) to be implied in the lecture process in the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program. Thus, it can be stated that the development model of the Indonesian semantic syllabus based on vocabulary language learning in schools and integrated with student literacy applied to students shows a positive effect/improvement.
Keywords: discourse skills, level 6, linguistic vocabulary, semantics study
Creativity Through Kendi Creation
Authors: Wahyuningsih Novita , Purwasito Andrik , . Warto , Subiyantoro Slamet
Published: March 2024

Kendi is a traditional tool that has existed in Indonesia since 2000 BC. Hence, it is essential to preserve Kendi in order to maintain the craft’s rich history and culture in Indonesia. Currently, kendi preservation is particularly carried out by art students. In its preservation, creativity plays a crucial role when developing ideas for creating kendi made by art students. This study examined the role of student imagination in the development of a kendi craft. This study is qualitative research. The findings revealed that the Kendis monotonous shape can be developed into a variety of shapes, resulting in a unique shape and improving its novelty value. Even though the kendi’s shape has altered, it can still be utilized as a water storage container. Kendi can be used to stimulate students’ imaginations into making a piece of art since numerous types of creative and innovative kendi are generated through this imagination.
Keywords: art education, jug, imagination, art work
Hand Function and Hand-Eye Coordination in Cervical Conditions – A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Kumar B Senthil , R Arunachalam
Published: March 2024

Background of the study: Cervical Conditions are most common orthopaedic condition that may affect a large number of people. It compresses the nerve roots and may cause muscle weakness, numbness and loss of fine movements of the upper limbs.  Hand Functions are movements of the hand and Hand eye coordination is the coordination of motor and visual inputs to produce a movement. This study helps to find out whether the hand function and hand eye coordination are affected in Cervical Conditions.
Aim: Aim of this study is to find whether the hand function and hand eye coordination are affected in Cervical Conditions.
Method: A total number of 212 subjects with cervical pain were screened for the study inclusion criteria and 132 subjects were selected for the study. The assessment of hand function, hand-eye coordination skills and shoulder disability were carried out for all the Subjects. NDI scale was used to evaluate the subject’s severity of pain and the associated disability among the samples. Hand function we evaluated using Purdue pegboard. Ball Tossing Task and Wall Ball Bounce Task were done to assess the Hand eye coordination.
Results: On assessing the correlation between NDI and PURDUE, the results obtained on analysis is -0.108, which shows a negative relationship between the variables. The non-parametric correlation analysis using the spearman’s rho between the Neck disability index (NDI) with the PURDUE is -0.053, which shows a negative relationship between the variables. On assessing the correlation between NDI and Hand-Eye Task-1, the results obtained on analysis is -0.0081, which shows a negative relationship between the variables and the non-parametric correlation analysis is -0.162, which shows a negative relationship between the variables. On assessing the correlation between NDI and Hand-Eye Task-2, the results obtained on analysis is -0.023, which shows a negative relationship between the variables and the non-parametric correlation analysis is -0.092, which shows a negative relationship between the variables.
Discussion: The purpose of the study is to find whether the hand function and hand eye coordination are affected in Cervical Conditions.
Conclusion: This study concludes that the hand function and hand eye coordination are not affected in Cervical Conditions.
Some implications of behavioral finance for international monetary analysis
Authors: Willet Thomas D.
Published: March 2024

This paper discusses some of the important insights from behavioral finance for international monetary and financial analysis. A broad approach to behavioral finance is advocated which includes analysis of the effects of uncertainty, perverse incentives, and complexity economics as well as the cognitive biases focused on in the initial contributions to behavioral finance. It offers reasons why capital mobility is often not perfect and expectations are sometimes not rational. Correctly interpreted it is not a wholesale attack on efficient market theory but rather argues that markets can behave differently at different times, being efficient sometimes and subject to destabilize or insufficiently stabilizing speculation at others and focuses on the conditions that make different types of behavior more likely. It helps provide insights into issues such as currency crisis, the effects of official intervention in foreign exchange markets, the international monetary trilemma, capital flow surges and reversals, the discipline effects of fixed exchange rates and international financial markets and why uncovered interest rate parity often does not hold.
Supporting Decision-Making for Promoting Teaching and Learning Innovation
Authors: Kotorov Iouri , Krasylnykova Yuliya , Pérez-Sanagustín Mar , Mansilla Fernanda , Broisin Julien
Published: March 2024

The quality of the data and the amount of correct information available is key to informed decision-making. Higher education institutions (HEIs) often employ various decision support systems (DSSs) to make better choices. However, there is a lack of systems to assist with decision-making to promote innovation in teaching and learning. In this study, we evaluate an analytic tool called PROF-XXI that supports strategic decision-making of teaching and learning centres (TLCs) by identifying their competencies in teaching and learning innovation. Through a multiple case study conducted with three Latin American universities and supported by quantitative and qualitative data, we observed how this tool is used and how it facilitates strategic decision-making. Our findings indicate that the tool is accessible, user-friendly, and effective in 1) initiating identification and systematic reflection of institutional competency levels in teaching and learning innovation, 2) enhancing understanding of strengths and weaknesses as well as identifying opportunities for innovation, 3) supporting TLCs with short- and long-term decision-making, and 4) continuously evaluating their strategies, programs, and initiatives. This research can benefit policymakers in higher education who are involved in measuring institutional competencies to improve teaching quality or in making strategic decisions related to teaching and learning innovation.
Financial inclusion of urban agro-processors: effect of credit on poverty status of roasted plantain vendors in Calabar, Nigeria
Authors:   University of Calabar, Ajah EA , Etowa EB ,   Toronto Metropolitan University, Effa EB ,   University of Calabar, Ofem UI ,   University of Calabar, Iso HE ,   University of Calabar, Ettah OI ,   University of Calabar, Asuquo IA ,   University of Calabar
Published: March 2024

This study analysed the effect of credit on the poverty status of roasted plantain vendors in Calabar, Nigeria. The study described sources of credit, comparing the poverty status of credit recipients versus non-recipients, and the relationship between credit access and poverty index alongside the relationship between socioeconomic factors and poverty index. Data was collected from 110 randomly sampled roasted plantain vendors with the use of structured questionnaire. Poverty was measured with the Foster, Greer and Thorbecke (FGT) model class of weighted poverty measures. Descriptive statistics were used to examine poverty status, access to credit and the sociodemographic attributes of the roasted plantain vendors. Next, using descriptive statistics, the poverty status of the vendors who accessed credit was compared to those who did not access credit. Finally, the association between access to credit and poverty index was analyzed with logistic regression model while adjusting for the effects of sociodemographic factors. Descriptive statistics showed that 60% of the vendors were female, the average age was 35 years, and the average household size was four persons. Precisely, 91% of the roasted plantain vendors had completed primary or higher education. Exactly, 64.5% received credit, while 30.79% reported non-institutional lenders as sources of credit. The mean monthly income was N48,036.36 (US$116.89). Poverty incidence was lower among credit recipients (0.268) compared to non-recipients (0.487). Credit access (OR = .083, p<.01) and household (OR=2.496, p<.01) had statistically significant associations with the poverty index. Policies promoting structural transformation are recommended for sustainable financial inclusion. An effective economic growth and development program, for example, will increase productive capacities and reduce capital losses, increase creditworthiness, motivate capital expansion and sustainable growth. Also, it was recommended that cooperative formation among the vendors is required. Membership of such a cooperative will increase credit access through reduced transaction cost, higher group’s creditworthiness/borrowing experience and stronger negotiation capacity. A Nigerian economic transformation program to promote increased productive capacities and reduced capital losses is necessary for any financial inclusion policies to sustainably alleviate poverty among deprived agro-processors such as the roasted plantain vendors. Such programs will include financial literacy including banking and loan repayments, business innovations, and business plan development. Key words: Credit, Financial inclusion, Micro-agro-processors, Plantain roasting, Poverty, Urban agriculture
Русская женская литература XVIII–XIX веков в историко-критической перспективе
Authors: Jeleńska Weronika
Published: March 2024

Данная статья посвящена истории и рецепции русского женского литературного творчества XVIII и XIX веков. История развития женской словесности показывает, что эта часть искусства развивалась достаточно неоднозначно и «скачкообразно», что объясняется политическими икультурными изменениями, в частности, в менталитете всего народа. Истоки русской женской литературы относятся кк началу XVIII века, когда правил Петр I, боровшийся за европеизацию икультурное развитие всей страны. Однако реальные изменения произошли только вмомент вступления напрестол Екатерины Великой, завоевавшей для женщин место влитературном пространстве, поскольку сама императрица была писательницей. Однако все еще сильно преобладающие убеждения о обязанностях ироли женщины вобществене привели ктворческой активизации писательниц, которые вплоть до конца XVIIIстолетия несмогли занять заметное место вистории русской литературы. Положение пишущих женщин начало меняться снаступлением нового века, отмеченного культурными потрясениями, прежде всего влитературной деятельности, ккоторой женщины были допущены, а их творчество было впервые обозначено понятием «женская литература». XIX век принес русским женщинам- -писателям новые пространства для творческого развития иознаменовался их первыми попытками борьбы за свои права (в том числе посредством писательской деятельности). Однако нельзя не подчеркнуть, что по-прежнему оценка женской литературы критикой, находившейся постоянно под управлением мужчин, небыла благоприятна.
A New Approach to Underpricing Phenomenon in Poland
Authors: Podedworna-Tarnowska Dorota
Published: March 2024

The purpose of the article/hypothesis. The purpose of the article is to identify and assess the underpricing of initial public offerings in Poland on the regulated and alternative markets, considering the division of total underpricing into primary underpricing and secondary underpricing. The study also takes into account different types of IPOs (cold, neutral and hot). Such an approach to measuring underpricing based on the data coming from both the regulated market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange and the alternative market – NewConnect, is pioneering on the Polish market.
Methodology. The statistical analysis covers 271 companies debuting on the regulated market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange between 2005 and 2022 and 585 companies debuting on the alternative market between 2007 and 2022. Total underpricing was divided into primary underpricing and secondary underpricing. All IPOs were split into cold, hot, and neutral offerings according to the secondary underpricing. T-tests for estimating the significance of the rate of returns were conducted for both the regulated and alternative markets. The correlations were estimated using Pearson’s index.
Results of the research. The results of the analysis show that in Poland, the IPO underpricing occurring on the primary market is significantly positive, representing the remuneration of subscribers for participating in the initial public offering. Moreover, it is higher for an IPO on the alternative market than on the regulated market. In contrast, returns calculated from opening prices to closing prices on the first day of trading are negative in both markets, with lower returns in the NewConnect market. The average primary underpricing for cold IPOs is higher than for hot IPOs for both the regulated and alternative markets. Average secondary underpricing is negative for cold IPOs and positive for hot IPOs on both the regulated market and NewConnect. Furthermore, there is a significant positive correlation between primary and total underpricing regardless the hotness of the IPOs and a positive significant correlation between primary and secondary underpricing occurs only for hot offers while for cold offers it is negative.
Prace fortyfikacyjne cezarian i pompejańczyków pod Dyrrachium (48 r. p.n.e.)
Authors: Wilczyński Michał
Published: March 2024

W trakcie kampanii prowadzonych podczas wojny galijskiej oraz wojny domowej Gajusz Juliusz Cezar wielokrotnie prowadził działania oblężnicze, osobiście dowodząc co najmniej 17 oblężeniami. Cezar niejednokrotnie wykazywał się w ich trakcie innowacyjnością, której najbardziej znanym przykładem jest budowa podwójnej linii umocnień wokół Alezji w 52 r. p.n.e., która pozwoliła Rzymianom odeprzeć ataki zarówno galijskiej odsieczy, jak i oblężonych. Niemniej interesujące wydają się działania oblężnicze, podjęte przez Cezara pod Dyrrachium w roku 48 p.n.e., którym poświęcony został niniejszy artykuł. Wykazał się on wówczas szczególną kreatywnością i śmiałością, otaczając liczniejszą armię Gnejusza Pompejusza Wielkiego pasem umocnień o długości ok. 25 km. W artykule analizie poddano następujące kwestie: topografia miejsca działań wojennych; przyczyny rozpoczęcia działań fortyfikacyjnych przez Cezara; rodzaje umocnień wznoszonych przez jego podkomendnych; roboty fortyfikacyjne wykonywane przez pompejańczyków i ich działania, mające na celu spowolnienie prac przeciwnika; czynniki umożliwiające przełamanie blokady przez wojska Pompejusza. W zakończeniu przedstawiono oceny przedsięwzięcia Cezara, a także podjęto próbę odpowiedzi na pytanie o wyjątkowość działań prowadzonych pod Dyrrachium z punktu widzenia starożytnej sztuki wojennej. Podstawę źródłową analizy stanowi przekaz III księgi Commentarii de bello civili Cezara (BC III, 41–54; 58–72), uzupełniony o relacje innych autorów starożytnych.
Pengembangan Buku Ajar Online Berbasis Learning Cycle 7E dengan Menekankan Fase Engangament untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Bertanya
Authors: Agustini Dian , Fadly Wirawan
Published: March 2024

Pemahaman dan penerapan konsep IPA akan lebih mudah dikuasai ketika peserta didik membangun sendiri pengetahuannya. Salah satu upaya dalam mengontsruk pengetahuan adalah dengan bertanya. Kemampuan bertanya peserta didik yang masih rendah salah satunya dikarenakan kurang menariknya bahan ajar yang digunakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan buku ajar online berbasis learning cycle 7E dengan menekankan fase engangement yang teruji kevalidannya kepraktisannya dan keefektifannya dalam meningkatkan kemampuan bertanya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan yang menggunakan model pengembangan Borg and Gall yang diringkas menjadi enam tahapan, Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan lembar validitas, angket, dan tes. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa buku ajar online layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran dengan hasil validitas sebesar 82% pada aspek konten/materi dan 84% pada aspek keterbacaan/desain. Sedangkan validitas konstruk menunjukkan bahwa fitur yang dikembangkan telah sesuai dengan kemampuan bertanya. Berdasarkan respons peserta didik, buku ajar yang dikembangkan praktis digunakan. Hasil uji efektivitas menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifkan pada kemampuan bertanya peserta didik antara kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Maka, dapat disimpulkan bahwa buku ajar online berbasis learning cycle 7E dengan menekankan fase engangement valid, praktis, dan efektif digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan bertanya peserta didik.
Pengembangan Komik Sains Terintegrasi Literasi Lingkungan pada Topik Mitigasi Bencana Banjir
Authors: Aini Kurrotul , Hadi Wiwin Puspita , Yasir Mochammad , Rakhmawan Aditya , Sutardja Maria Chandra
Published: March 2024

An understanding of environmental literacy needs to be implemented as a form of awareness of caring for the environment, one of which is in terms of flood disaster mitigation. Comics is a learning medium that presents material in the form of illustrated stories to make it more interesting, fun, not boring and easy for students to understand. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of science comics, as well as the readability and responses of students to science comic media. This study uses the ADDIE development model starting from the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The sample used in this study was students of class VII MTs Raudlatul Ulum who were randomly selected. Based on the research that has been done, the results are: 1) Science comic media obtains a material validation score of 84% and media validation obtains a score of 93% with a very valid category. 2) Comic media obtained a readability score of 81.4% in the very good category 3) Student responses to comic media obtained a score of 82% in the very good category. Based on these results it can be seen that science comic media is categorized as very valid so it is suitable for use as a learning medium.
The Content and Interrelations of the Concepts of Crime Prevention (Prophylaxis and Prevention) by an Investigator
Authors: Homenko I. V. , Derishev Yu. V.
Published: March 2024

At the present stage of the development of science, there is no consensus on the relationship between the concepts of “prevention/prophylaxis” and “prevention”/preduprezhdenie (Russian) of crimes, even despite a large number of studies on certain aspects of preventive   activities of the investigator. At present, there are three main approaches to the correlation of the terms under consideration: prophylaxis and prevention as identical notions, preventive/prophylactic activity has a function of prevention, and vice versa, preventive activity acts as a generic concept for the function of prophylaxis. Crime prevention in terms of informing, warning, includes prophylaxis, prevention and suppression of crime.  All these elements are the stages. And prophylaxis is the first stage of preventive activity, as it affects the causes and conditions of illegal, criminally punishable human behavior. Prophylaxis is aimed at eliminating an intent to commit a socially dangerous act by eliminating the causes and conditions that contribute to this. Prevention is aimed at inducing a person who has the intent to commit a crime to refrain from the illegal type of behavior planned by him. The suppression of a crime is aimed at stopping the implementation of a criminal plan, that is, the criminal activity that has already taken place, as well as at minimizing the criminal result. At the same time, all these elements of preventive activity take place at different points in time. However, prophylaxis can be carried out both during the investigation of a specific crime or out of it through the investigator’s talks to employees, schoolchildren, students, through studies containing information about criminal cases. The lack of a unified approach to the ratio of prophylactic and preventive activities is also due to the lack of codification of these notions. Despite the fact that the legislator  focuses on the prophylaxis and prevention of specific types of crimes such as  terrorism, extremism in certain regulatory legal acts, there is still no clear distinction between them.