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Faith at work : Directory of Associations of Faith-driven Entrepreneurs and Workers
Authors: Stückelberger Christoph , Wang Vanessa Yuli , Bui Hong
Published: February 2025

How can faith be lived at work? How can ethical values be implemented in business? Believers in all religions are searching answers. In Christianity, Christian entrepreneurs and Christian workers encourage each other in associations by conferences, trainings, coaching, Bible studies, prayer, advocacy, philanthropy and publications. This directory portrays 95 associations of Christian entrepreneurs and of Christian workers and 32 associations from eight other religions. A unique directory, also searchable online. The Geneva Agape Foundation is committed to strengthen faith at work by cooperating with such associations (www.gafoundation.world).
Health Impacts of Freelancing: Physical, Mental, and Social Challenges Among Designers in Bangladesh
Authors: bin Ahsan Wahid , Bashar Abul , Sarker Ajoy , Tohin Tanvir Ahammed , Sikder Arif
Published: February 2025

This study examines the health impacts of freelancing among designers in Bangladesh, a vital yet underexplored segment of the gig economy in developing countries. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from an online survey of 55 freelance designers and semi-structured interviews with 20 participants, including freelancers, community leaders, and healthcare professionals. The findings reveal significant physical (e.g., fatigue, back pain, and sleep disturbances), mental (e.g., high stress due to client demands and financial instability), and social health challenges (e.g., isolation caused by irregular schedules and the undervaluation of freelancing). Gendered struggles were especially prominent, as female freelancers faced dual burdens of professional workloads and household responsibilities, intensifying stress and disrupting work-life balance. The psychological strain of constant digital engagement and client expectations further compounded these challenges.

The study highlights the urgent need for systemic interventions, including affordable healthcare, structured peer networks, targeted training programs, and formal recognition of freelancing as a legitimate profession. By addressing these issues, this research contributes to the growing body of literature on gig work, offering actionable strategies to enhance freelancer well-being in developing economies.
Modelagem diamétrica de cinco espécies comerciais em área de concessão florestal na Floresta Nacional de Altamira no bioma Amazônia
Authors: Ziembowicz Matheus Morais , Liesenberg Veraldo , Farias Jorge Antonio de , Fortes Fabiano de Oliveira , Sousa Max Vinicios Reis de , Richter Vinícius , Stepka Thiago Floriani , Bernardy Daniele
Published: February 2025

O estudo da distribuição diamétrica de espécies comerciais da Amazônia é fundamental para o planejamento e a execução de boas práticas de manejo florestal. Esses estudos são essenciais para a conservação e ecologia dessas espécies. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a estrutura diamétrica de cinco espécies florestais em três unidades de produção anual sob concessão florestal, na Floresta Nacional de Altamira, no Pará. Por meio de dados de censo florestal, foram mensuradas as árvores que possuíam diâmetro à altura do peito ≥ 39 cm. Em seguida foram ajustadas as funções de densidade probabilística: Beta, Gamma, Normal, Weibull 2P, Weibull 3P. A área indicou a presença de espécies na Lista Vermelha de vulnerabilidade e ameaça para espécies com alto valor comercial. As modelagens diamétricas demonstraram um padrão unimodal com uma tendência exponencial negativa. Ocorreu uma diminuição na frequência de indivíduos a partir das classes diamétricas próximas do Diâmetro Mínimo de Corte (50 cm). As espécies Cedrela odorata e Cordia Bicolor, apresentaram baixas frequências de indivíduos por classe de diâmetro, com os valores estando abaixo de três indivíduos a cada 100 hectares. A função Weibull 3P foi capaz de representar a distribuição diamétrica das espécies Cedrela odorata, Cordia bicolor, Handroanthus impetiginosus e Handroanthus sp. Por sua vez, a função Beta foi capaz de representar a estrutura diamétrica para a espécie Handroanthus serratifolius.
Resíduos gerados pela cadeia produtiva do porongo (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.) como fonte alternativa de recurso bioenergético
Authors: Wacht Wanessa Lunardi , Farias Daniel Tavares de , Coldebella Rodrigo , Silva Gabriela Teixeira da , Loureiro Filho Marciano Ferreira , Farias Jorge Antonio , Pedrazzi Cristiane
Published: February 2025

O porongo (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.) é um fruto muito cultivado no Sul do Brasil pela sua utilização na confecção de cuias, gerando grande quantidade de resíduos obtidos do processamento da casca. Nesse contexto, avaliou-se o uso dos resíduos gerados pela cadeia produtiva da confecção de cuias de porongo como fonte alternativa de recurso bioenergético através da produção de briquetes. A caracterização química do resíduo foi realizada a partir dos teores de extrativos totais, lignina, carboidratos e química imediata (cinzas, materiais voláteis e carbono fixo). Foram produzidos briquetes com 3 diferentes tratamentos granulométricos obtidos do processamento do material: in natura (tratamento 1), fração 10/20 mesh (tratamento 2) e fração 20/40 mesh (tratamento 3). A densidade básica e o poder calorífico do resíduo e densidades aparente, a granel e energética dos briquetes também foram avaliadas. Foi determinada a resistência mecânica a partir da análise de compressão dos briquetes. Para as análises de extrativos totais, lignina, carboidratos, cinzas, carbono fixo e materiais voláteis, foram encontrados valores de 1,67%, 30,70%, 58,07%, 1,84%, 14,49% e 83,67% respectivamente. A densidade básica da casca do porongo foi de 0,24g/cm³ e o poder calorífico de 3.902,9Kcal kg-1. Para densidades aparente de 1,03g/cm³(1), 1,04g/cm³(2) e 1,28g/cm³(3), a granel de 0,16g/cm³ para os três tratamentos e energética de 4,07Mcal/m³(1), 4,09Mcal/m³(2) e 5,04Mcal/m³(3). Para a resistência à compressão os briquetes resultaram em valores de 57,49MPa(1), 59,45MPa(2) e 74,36MPa(3). Nos tratamentos estudados, o resíduo na forma de briquetes se mostrou uma alternativa para geração de energia, com destaque para o tratamento (3). A partir das análises realizadas, foi possível concluir que o resíduo da casca do porongo apresenta características físico-químicas desejáveis para ser utilizado como biomassa para fins energéticos.
A filosofia e a crise da educação: entre Arendt e Rancière
Authors: Freire Miguel Vázquez
Published: February 2025

Neste artigo, por um lado, afirma-se que a atual e prolongada crise educacional decorre da necessidade de resolver a tensão entre o princípio da igualdade (ampliação, em países democráticos, do acesso de todos os cidadãos a todos os níveis de ensino) e o princípio do mérito (aplicação de critérios de objetividade na obtenção de graus, especialmente nos níveis de ensino superior). Por outro lado, a análise comparativa entre dois textos filosóficos que têm por objeto a educação - "A crise da educação", incluída em Between Past and Future, de Hannah Arendt, e Le maître ignorante de Jacques Rancière - serviram para testar essa hipótese: que uma certa forma de entender a educação, predominante em muitas das abordagens típicas da filosofia clássica, não só não permite lidar com a solução dessa crise de maneira ideal, mas pode até se tornar contraproducente.
Poder, expertise acadêmica, barbárie: o Projeto Manhattan e o sentido da educação
Authors: Marques Bárbara Romeika Rodrigues
Published: February 2025

O que a experiência do Projeto Manhattan (1942-1946), a bilionária mobilização norte-americana para o desenvolvimento de armas nucleares, dá a pensar sobre o sentido da educação? O que um projeto de pesquisa e desenvolvimento circunscrito na razão-domínio tem a revelar da relação entre poder, saber acadêmico e barbárie? Este texto problematiza a relação entre a racionalidade instrumentalizada e a educação no mundo moderno e, para tal, discute a expertise científica e acadêmica na composição do Projeto Manhattan. Destaca as ruínas da razão-domínio com o modelo da escolarização atrelada aos parâmetros operacionais e propõe a hipótese da indissociabilidade entre a formação acadêmica e a incumbência em consolidar a reflexão crítica em cada atividade. Conclui com a defesa de que eventos como Hiroshima e Nagasaki intensificam o compromisso da educação em disputar as perspectivas do processo civilizatório em contraposição à barbárie.
Carta para as crianças nas escolas do Brasil
Authors: Piagge Ana Cláudia Magnani Delle
Published: February 2025

Inspirada pela carta de Glória Anzaldúa às mulheres escritoras do terceiro mundo, peço licença poética à autora para tecer uma carta direcionada às infâncias que tenho escutado pelas escolas do Brasil. Nessa escrita, irei propor um diálogo com as crianças e educadores-pesquisadores que têm buscado pensar crianças, experiências e escolas, almejando encontrar possibilidades de vida por entre os conteúdos desarmônicos e fragmentados com os quais a escola contemporânea tem alimentado as infâncias. Diante da possibilidade de escuta que tem sido generosamente oferecida pelas crianças, tenho buscado os rastros das promessas de sonhos para uma outra escola possível.
Da filosofia própria e apropriada à didática filosófica mínima: notas introdutórias
Authors: Marques Alexsandro da Silva
Published: February 2025

O artigo apresenta as contribuições do pensamento filosófico de Dante Galeffi em defesa de uma didática filosófica mínima para o ensino de filosofia e o conceito de filosofia própria e apropriada, inseridos no contexto da formação humana. A metodologia utilizada é teórico-bibliográfica, de natureza qualitativa de abordagem analítico-hermenêutica. As questões mobilizadoras são: qual o significado de uma filosofia própria e apropriada e como se relaciona com o aprendizado filosófico? Como a Didática Filosófica Mínima se diferencia ou avança em relação à Didática Geral? Diante dessas questões, o texto é estruturado em três partes: inicialmente, localiza-se a perspectiva poemático-pedagógica da filosofia própria e apropriada, abordando suas influências teóricas e conceitos fundantes. Em seguida, examina-se a didática em filosofia, tratando-a como um problema filosófico. Por último, interpela-se a didática filosófica mínima, considerando-a uma via de acesso ao aprendizado filosófico em diferentes níveis de ensino. Nas considerações finais, revisita-se a problemática discutida e destaca-se a importância de uma didática que seja flexível e aberta ao acontecimento da prática filosófica. Assim, a didática filosófica mínima, fundamentada na compreensão poemático-pedagógica de uma filosofia própria e apropriada, é uma possibilidade de vivência conectiva gestada no espaço de liberdade poética, enfatizando a necessidade de promover o florescimento humano em direção a uma sustentabilidade triética: social, mental e ambiental.
Quando o professor sobe ao palco: contribuições da narratologia e da teoria da motivação humeana para a educação
Authors: Cenachi Matheus , Nunes Rafaela
Published: February 2025

Ensinar é motivar. Essa breve sentença condensa a ideia central do presente ensaio, a saber, que o ofício do professor se concentra sobremaneira na produção de ações nos estudantes. Uma aula bem-sucedida depende disso. De alguma forma, precisamos ser capazes de estimular a interação verbal entre os colegas, a realização de exercícios, reflexões, e assim por diante. A questão que se coloca, então, é: como fazer isso? Quais são as ferramentas e conhecimentos que devemos deter para que a nossa tarefa motivacional seja cumprida? Neste ensaio, defendendo uma perspectiva segundo a qual o professor é um ser eminentemente performático, mostraremos que a teoria da motivação humeana opera enquanto uma resposta contundente ao problema colocado. Por fim, a nossa investigação se encerra com a elaboração de um plano de aula que leva em consideração as reflexões de David Hume sobre agência e motivação, mobilizando, também, o conhecimento oriundo dos estudos narratológicos, como o Paradigma de Syd Field, enquanto ferramentas auxiliares.
Ensinar as subjetividades digitalizadas a filosofar: pensando o ensino de Filosofia a partir de Paula Sibilia e Gerd Bornheim
Authors: Rosa Bruno de Brito
Published: February 2025

Como forma de contribuir para a discussão sobre o ensino de filosofia e as tecnologias digitais é que se buscou explorar as novas visões sobre o ensino que a filósofa Paula Sibilia promove em um de seus estudos, que versa sobre o lugar da escola nos tempos digitais. Para somar a essa reflexão, pensou-se em adicionar uma das tarefas do ensino de Filosofia, que é o filosofar, para tanto foi desbravado três atitudes referentes ao filosofar que Gerd Borheim indica em uma de suas obras. A primeira atitude seria a admiração ingênua, certo espanto diante da grandeza do mundo e que participa de um horizonte pré-crítico do filosofar. A segunda atitude se refere ao dogmatismo, uma barreira ao filosofar que pode provir de uma hipervalorização das experiências ingênuas contidas no passo anterior. O último ponto que será explorado de Bornheim é o aspecto da negatividade, que expõe uma das instâncias a serem superadas para o cultivo da prática do filosofar. A metodologia corresponde à análise qualitativa dos conceitos a partir de uma revisão bibliográfica. O estudo indica que não somente a escola, mas a relação de professor-aluno está sendo impactada com as tecnologias digitais. Nessa mudança o filosofar também se alterou, exigindo assim novos esforços que consagrem o filosofar como crítica desses novos elementos digitais que acabam colaborando na constituição da subjetividade dos alunos.
Perancangan dan Pengembangan Website Bisnis Digital untuk UMKM Kuliner
Authors: Zulfikar Zulfikar
Published: February 2025

Digitalization of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is a crucial necessity for enhancing competitiveness and operational efficiency. However, many MSMEs still face various challenges in adopting digital technologies, particularly in marketing and operational management. This research aims to design and develop a digital business website for Ayam Geprek Mama as a case study in the implementation of technology-based systems. The methodology employed in this study is the Agile approach, which involves iterative phases of planning, development, testing, and implementation. The website is developed using PHP and MySQL for the backend, and HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend. This system is designed to facilitate the ordering process, marketing, and business management through an online ordering feature integrated with WhatsApp, menu information, and a product management system. Evaluation results indicate that the implementation of this website can enhance marketing reach, expedite the ordering process, and improve operational efficiency. With this digital solution, Ayam Geprek Mama can become more competitive in the culinary industry.
Simulasi Tegangan pada Rangka Sepeda Motor ESAF Menggunakan Metode Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Syahrial Garindra  , Rachmat Dwi Sampurno  , Sailon Sailon
Published: February 2025

The research evaluates the durability of the ESAF frame using finite element analysis (FEA). The simulation examines von Mises stress, displacement, and safety factor under load variations of 300 kg, 350 kg, and 400 kg. Results show von Mises stress values of 305.5 MPa, 356.3 MPa, and 406.8 MPa, which are within the tensile strength range of high-strength low alloy steels (HSLA) at 750–1500 MPa, indicating structural safety. Displacement values are 0.03131 mm, 0.03652 mm, and 0.04174 mm, with minimal deformation demonstrating stability. Safety factor values are 5.0, 4.2, and 3.75, exceeding the safe limits of 3.0 for dynamic and 2.0 for static loads based on journal references. These findings confirm that the ESAF frame is theoretically safe for the given load conditions.
Pengaruh Variasi Suhu Deodorisasi terhadap Mutu Minyak Makan Merah (Red Palm Oil)
Authors: Hanifah Khairiah  , Antonius Jumadi Sihotang
Published: February 2025

Red cooking oil is one of the oleofood products derived from CPO whose carotene content is maintained. Carotene is an important compound for the body because it can act as provitamin A. In addition, carotene is also a natural antioxidant for the body. The process of making RPO goes through several stages, one of which is the deodorization process. The deodorization process in making palm cooking oil is different from the deodorization in making RPO. Deodorization in making RPO is no longer intended to reduce ALB but only to improve the aroma of the oil. While deodorization at high temperatures can actually reduce the carotene content in RPO. This study was conducted by varying the deodorization temperature so that the optimal temperature was obtained to eliminate the odor in the oil but still had high carotene and the aroma was still preferred. This study was conducted in the Palm Oil Processing Engineering Laboratory by varying the deodorization temperature, namely 900C, 1200C, and 1500C with a pressure of 36 mmHg.
Respon Tumbuhan Terhadap Pencemaran Polusi Udara di Kawasan Kota Binjai
Authors: Muhammad Faisal  , Nazwa Ramadhona  , Dwi Khairani  , Rimsa Desela putri br Panjaitan  , Anjelita Sinaga
Published: February 2025

Abstract : This study aims to analyze the response of plants to air pollution in the Binjai City area, which faces increased urbanization and industrial activities. The main focus of this research is the impact of pollutants, such as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2), on the physiology and morphology of plants, including stomatal damage, chlorophyll reduction, and leaf growth. Data were collected through field observations and laboratory analyses of local plant species exposed to urban and suburban environments. The results indicate that air pollution levels negatively correlate with plant health, as observed in the reduction of photosynthesis and biomass production. This study is expected to provide recommendations for environmental conservation and air quality management in urban areas.
Development of Learning Media Using Articulate Storyline 3 Based on RME Approach to Increase Student's Interest in The Plane Topic at MTSS Al Karomah Berastagi
Authors: Nadya Ananda Br Sembiring  , Kairuddin Kairuddin
Published: February 2025

The aim of this research is to develop learning media using Articulate Storyline 3 that are valid, practical, and effective to improve students' ability to understand flat plane topics. The study was carried out at MTSS AL KAROMAH BERASTAGI. The subjects of this research were students of class VII-A. This research is research and development (R&D) using the ADDIE Model. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire assessment sheet for material experts, teaching material experts, learning practitioners and student responses. The results showed that learning media using Articulate Storyline 3 obtained an average percentage of 93.47% with the criteria of "very valid" according to the assessment of teaching materials experts and based on media material experts obtained an average percentage of 77.5% with the criteria " very valid". Based on the practice of learning carried out by the mathematics teacher getting 91,4% with the "very practical" criteria. Based on the effectiveness assessment of the 20 students, they got an average percentage of 88.90% with the criteria of "very effective".
Implementasi Batu Andesite sebagai Bahan Penyusun Pembuatan Beton pada Fondasi Bored Pile untuk Pembangunan Daerah Aluvial di Semarang Utara
Authors: Annisa Wahyu Nur Laily  , Sekar Suryaningrum  , Ifa Fauziah Maula  , Ferina Rahmasari  , M. Widan Mudzaky  , Laili Nisa  , M. Arif Fikri
Published: February 2025

The development of the evolutionary environment in urban areas, including Semarang, is influenced by population growth and urbanization. The city of Semarang has two main morphologies: the southern part consisting of hills and the northern part consisting of alluvial coastal plains. Problems that often arise in this area are floods, landslides and land subsidence due to excessive groundwater extraction and compression of alluvial rock. This research aims to overcome the problem of soil movement in North Semarang District by using andesite concrete as the foundation for drilled piles. Andesite stone has high compressive strength and is water resistant, making it ideal as a concrete building material for drilled pile foundations in areas with land subsidence problems. Andesite rock, which is abundant in Central Java, has the advantage of increasing the compressive strength of concrete by 4.21 MPa. This research approach takes the form of a literature review that examines the influence of andesite rock on the compressive strength of concrete and its application as a foundation for drilled embankments.
The Relationship between Aggression, Bulling Behavior, Suicidal Ideation and Academic Achievement among University Students
Authors: Parvasha Memon  , Lubna Soomro  , Shahana Mumtaz
Published: February 2025

Universities are regarded as scientific and intellectual institutions where tools for advancement are created by allowing students to pursue and deepen their knowledge. Bullying in academic institutions is a substantial educational and social issue. It has a detrimental impact on educational events and activities that lowers the academic achievement. The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between aggression, bullying behavior, suicidal ideation, and academic achievement among university students. The sample was comprised of 200 participants (i.e., 100 Males and 100 Females) from the University of Sindh. The age range of the participants was 18 to 25 years. Both genders were given equal representation. Three instruments were used respectively: 1. Aggression scale, 2. Bullying scale, and 3. Beck's suicidal ideation. To analyze the results, a correlation coefficient was used to see the relationship among aggression, bullying, suicidal ideation, and academic achievement, and t-test was used to see the difference in genders. Results indicated that the students who suffered from bullying behavior showed a higher rate of involvement in aggression and suicidal ideation and a lower rate of involvement in academic achievement. The Descriptive Statistics show that males have higher scores on the Aggression and Bullying scale, whereas comparatively, females have higher scores on Suicidal Ideation and Academic Achievement. Results also indicated that Males are much more involved in bullying as compared to females. This study must be applied in universities and other government and private institutions with the help of University authorities, various organizations, and agencies. Also, Psychotherapy and counseling is suggested and other healthy activities should be carried out to help increase students' psychological and physical positive behavior.
RANCANG BANGUN PERMAINAN UNTUK MELATIH MOTORIK DAN PENGETAHUAN ANAK TERHADAP BUAH DAN SAYUR BERBASIS COMPUTER VISION
Authors: Istiqomah Sumadikarta  , Fikhri Fadhilah
Published: February 2025

With the advancement of current technological developments, it accelerates the development of various aspects of life, one of which is the development of education. Children at an early age need a way to help their learning process by playing to train their motor skills and knowledge about fruits and vegetables using educational games with Computer Vision technology. The creation of Educational Games to train children's motor skills and knowledge about fruits and vegetables based on computer vision is designed using python, PyCharm, OpenCV, Mediapipe, and PyGame. This research produces a multimedia application as a game-based learning environment for children. With this educational game, it is hoped that it can be an alternative game-based learning environment that can attract children's interest in learning by playing. Based on the results of functional testing, this educational game can run as it should. Based on the test results, this educational game based on Computer Vision technology can be played at a distance of 1 meter, 1.5 meters, and 2 meters so that the response from the hand can be properly detected by fruit and vegetable objects.
PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH CAIR TEMPE (WHEY) SECARA BIOLOGIS DENGAN Acetobacter xylinum UNTUK DIJADIKAN NATA DE SOYA
Authors: Nurhayati
Published: February 2025

Tempe wastewater still contains organic materials such as protein, fat and carbohydrates that are easily rotten, causing an unpleasant odor and damaging the aquatic ecosystem and environmental aesthetics. Tempe liquid waste contains nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, protein) so that it can be used for other production besides nata. The manufacture of nata de soya is nata derived from tempe liquid waste through a fermentation process using Acetobacter xylinum bacteria with concentrations of 100, 125 and 150 ml / l and sucrose concentrations of 100 gr, 150 gr and 200 gr with a fermentation time of 4 weeks. The parameters of nata de soya research analysis are color, texture, pH, thickness and weight. The results of Nata at a sugar concentration of 100 gr / l obtained the highest weight of 61.2 gr / l and at a sugar concentration of 150 gr / l the lowest weight was 66.7 gr / l while the heaviest nata was 181.7 gr / l at a sugar concentration of 150 gr / l. The average pH is the same, namely 3 and the thickness is between 0.5 to 1 cm, the average texture of all treatments is 20% -30% mm / g.sec. The optimal concentration for making nata de soya is at a sucrose concentration of 150 gr / l and an Acetobacter xylinum concentration of 150 ml / l because the results obtained are quite thick, namely a thickness of 1 cm and a weight of 183.8 gr / l.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERILAKU TIDAK AMAN (UNSAFE ACTION) PADA PEKERJA WORKSHOP PT MAJU SELARAS INSTRUMINDO
Authors: Alfarisie Muhammad Salman , Kurniawan Deni
Published: February 2025

The aim of the research is to find out and describe factors related to unsafe action in workshop workers. The research was conducted at PT Maju Selaras Instrumindo, Gang Alun RW 002 Larangan District, Tangerang City, Banten. The research was conducted at PT Maju Selaras Instrumindo, Alun Alun RW 002, Larangan District, Tangerang City, Banten. The research was conducted from April to July 2023. The research used a quantitative descriptive method, with a research design using cross-sectional observations. The population of this research is all workshop workers at PT Maju Selaras Instrumindo in 2023. The sampling technique uses saturated sampling. The research sample is 15 workshop workers. Data analysis was performed to test the hypothesis by conducting univariate analysis and bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square test. The results of the univariate analysis research show that knowledge about K3 is predominantly in the good category. Compliance with the use of PPE is dominated by the obedient category. Unsafe action is in the less risky category. From the research findings, it can be concluded that: (1) There is a relationship between knowledge about K3 and unsafe action. This means that the more knowledge about K3 increases, the lower the incidence of unsafe action. (2) There is a relationship between compliance with the use of PPE and unsafe action. This means that the more compliance with the use of PPE increases, the lower the incidence of unsafe action.
PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS HIDUP LANSIA MELALUI SIMULASI INTERAKTIF
Authors: Anita Ratnasari  , Vina Ayumi  , Sri Dianing Asri
Published: February 2025

Penggunaan teknologi Virtual Reality (VR) dalam program Mitra Indonesia Ramah Lansia (IRL) menawarkan solusi inovatif untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan kualitas hidup lansia. Lansia sering menghadapi tantangan berupa keterbatasan mobilitas, rasa kesepian, dan keterbatasan akses terhadap aktivitas sosial. Teknologi VR memungkinkan lansia untuk terlibat dalam aktivitas fisik, mental, dan sosial secara virtual, seperti wisata virtual, pelatihan keterampilan, dan interaksi sosial, tanpa meninggalkan rumah. Selain itu, VR membantu menjaga keterampilan kognitif dan fisik lansia melalui simulasi interaktif yang menyenangkan. Pelatihan ini tidak hanya memberikan manfaat langsung kepada lansia tetapi juga melibatkan mahasiswa dan dosen dalam mendukung kebutuhan komunitas, sejalan dengan pencapaian Indikator Kinerja Utama (IKU) kedua dan ketiga. Program ini diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kemandirian lansia dalam memanfaatkan teknologi, memperkaya hubungan sosial, serta menciptakan pengalaman belajar yang bermakna bagi seluruh pihak yang terlibat. Dengan pendekatan berbasis teknologi dan kolaborasi, VR memiliki potensi besar untuk menjadi alat yang efektif dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan lansia secara berkelanjutan.
Herramientas innovadoras de enseñanza para promover el liderazgo estudiantil en la Unidad Educativa Aníbal Andrade Solórzano
Authors: Muñoz Cedeño Pamela Fernanda , Henríquez Coronel María Angélica
Published: February 2025

Esta investigación tiene como como objetivo determinar la importancia de las herramientas innovadoras de enseñanza para promover el liderazgo estudiantil en la Unidad Educativa Aníbal Andrade Solórzano, Ecuador. La metodología asumió un enfoque cuantitativo, de campo y de alcance descriptivo. La información se recopiló mediante la aplicación de tres encuestas en una versión modificada de los constructos originales;  dos de ellas fueron dirigidas a 40 miembros del personal docente, estas abarcan el Estudio Internacional sobre Enseñanza y Aprendizaje (TALIS, por sus siglas en inglés 2013) de la OCDE; y la Encuesta de Integración de Tecnologías Innovadoras de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje (IITLTs, por sus siglas en inglés) en el caso de los estudiantes se aplicó el Instrumento de Evaluación del Líder a una muestra de 38 de ellos, dichos cuestionarios presentaron un formato tipo Likert.  Los principales resultados de la encuesta TALIS muestran una preferencia mayoritaria por la opción medianamente para los ítems seleccionados. Igualmente, la encuesta IITLTs, arrojó para los ítems contemplados para dicho instrumento los mayores porcentajes de respuesta para la opción medianamente. Asimismo, los principales hallazgos tras la aplicación del Instrumento de evaluación del líder al grupo de estudiantes dan cuenta que la mayoría de las respuestas fueron para la opción medianamente, lo que implica resultados moderados para la integración de herramientas innovadoras de enseñanza-aprendizaje en la institución educativa.
Innovative digital tools for assessing the competencies of students of the faculty of physical education
Authors: Osipenko Ekaterina , Zheng Ruixue
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the study is to assess the application of digital products for evaluating the competencies of students in the Faculty of Physical Culture.
Research methods and organization. The study was conducted on the basis of the Department of Theory and Methodology of the State University named after F. Skorina (Gomel, Belarus) with the participation of 150 students majoring in "Physical Culture" and "Sports and Pedagogical Activities." The main focus was on the development of a theoretical model aimed at comprehensive improvement of the educational process. The model encompasses all aspects, from the implementation of digital tools to the personalization of learning.
Research results indicate that the use of digital products enhances the objectivity and accuracy of assessments by minimizing subjective factors. Interactive elements and gamification contribute to increased student motivation, making the learning process more engaging. The automation of assessment saves teachers' time and improves the overall efficiency of the educational process. Digital tools possess high adaptability, allowing for the personalization of learning to meet individual student needs, thereby improving material retention and competency development. The transparency and accessibility of data enhance feedback and monitoring of academic performance.
Conclusions. The use of digital products contributes to the creation of a more effective and motivating educational environment, thereby improving the quality of education.
Development of game thinking based on enhancing cognitive abilities in 9-10 year old football players
Authors: Voitsekhovich Alexander
Published: February 2025

The article presents an algorithm for constructing the structure and content of the author's methodology for game thinking in the process of teaching basic tactical and technical actions of football players. It reveals the content of the modular methodology and the possibilities of integration in assessing the level of development of game thinking using the "Soccer Intelligym" program.
The purpose of the study is to scientifically substantiate the methodology for the development of game thinking within the framework of teaching technical and tactical actions to football players of 9-10 years old for their application in competitive activities.
Research methods and organization. The following research methods were used: theoretical analysis and synthesis of literary sources; survey (questionnaire); design; testing; pedagogical experiment; methods of mathematical statistics; pedagogical observation. The control and experimental groups consisted of students of the football club “Zenit – Admiralteysky” (born in 2012/2013). All stages of the study were carried out from 2020 to 2023. The main stages of the research were the direct testing of the author's methodology and the formation of the results of the pedagogical experiment.
Research results and conclusions. Modern trends in training tactical and technical actions in the sports training of football players of various age groups have been identified. The structure and content of an experimental modular methodology have been developed. The interrelationship between the personal level of development of speed-strength abilities and the degree of mastery of various technical-tactical actions with the level of development of game thinking and cognitive abilities has been determined. Evidence of the effective application of an isolated form of training session is provided, exemplified by the dynamics of indicators: "dribbling, passing" - speed-strength - cognitive abilities.
Determination of the performance skills’ level of the world and Russian women’s gymnastics leaders on the balance beam at the end of the Olympic cycle 2022–2024
Authors: Saveleva Larisa , Somkin Alexey
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the study – determination of the exercises content’s components and the level of performing skills on the balance beam among the leaders of world gymnastics in comparison with Russian female gymnasts in the 2024 Olympic year.
Research methods and organization: the methods of analysis and generalization of the main competitions results at the end of the Olympic cycle – the 2023 World Championships, the 2024 Continental Championships and Olympic Games, the 2024 Russian Championships and Cup of Russia; expert assessment and refereeing of the main All-Russian tournaments; statistical processing of the received materials were used.
Research results and conclusions. In the course of the study, it was determined that the gymnasts’ performances results in the balance beam final at the Paris Olympics turned out to be the least predictable. The female gymnast with the highest E-score (Execution) became the champion, losing to potential leaders in the D-score (Difficulty). Russian female gymnasts in conditions of international isolation do not lag far behind the world leaders in both of these scores.
Evaluation of the continental representation of finalists in world-class athletics competitions
Authors: Sidorenko Aleksandr
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the study is to determine the continental representation of finalists in the Olympic Games and World Championships in various specializations of athletics throughout the entire period of these competitions from 1896 to 2024.
Research methods and organization. A statistical analysis of the results of official reports from World Athletics for the period from 1896 to 2024 was conducted, which included 33 Olympics and 19 World Championships in athletics. The continental composition and the separate representation of American athletes among the top 8 results in each event were determined.
Research results and conclusions. According to the conducted study, there is a clear dominance of European athletes in all technical events and walking, while representatives from North America lead in sprinting and hurdle races, and representatives from the African continent have a high success rate in middle and long-distance running. Asian athletes demonstrate their best results in walking competitions, long-distance running, and women's throwing events, while representatives from Australia and Oceania excel in walking, women's jumping, and throwing events. The weakest development of athletics is observed in South America. The favorites in all athletic competitions, except for walking, are the USA, whose athletes were represented in the finals of the Olympic Games and World Championships by 14.5%.
NSPNAS: Nature, Science or PNAS?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

A crude score for benchmarking scientists

Have you ever wanted to compare different scientists by their publication record? It’s not always an easy task, but here is a crude and handy way to benchmark people by their journal publications in

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ature

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cience

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PNAS

using PubMed.
Postdoc Hell: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Sometimes, being a PostDoctoral researcher is a tough life. Thankfully, help is at hand in Philip Bourne and Iddo Friedberg‘s guide Ten Simple Rules for Selecting a Post-Doctoral Position published in PLOS Computational Biology. This article is part of a series of editorials [1,2,3] which discuss various aspects of the weird and wonderful world of scientific research.
Ship-shape and Banksy Fashion
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Graffiti artist or blogger?

So I was passing through Bristol the other day, a fine city that has given the world many things. Perhaps one of the best known (apart from the trip-hop and slavery) is the renegade graffiti artist called Banksy who during July and August has an exhibition of work on at the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery.
Michel Dumontier on Representing Biochemistry
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Michel Dumontier is visiting Manchester this week, he will be doing a seminar on Monday 11th of May,
A Brief Review of RefWorks
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

There is no shortage of bibliographic management tools out there, which ultimately aim to save your time managing the papers and books in your personal library. I’ve just been to a demo and sales pitch for one of them, a tool called RefWorks.
MEDIE: MEDLINE++
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

MEDIE is an “intelligent” semantic search engine that retrieves biomedical correlations from over 14 million articles in MEDLINE. You can find abstracts and sentences in MEDLINE by specifying the semantics of correlations; for example, What activates tumour suppressor protein p53? So just how useful is MEDIE and is it at the cutting edge?
I bet you think this blog is about you, don’t you?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Last Saturday, The Royal Institution of Great Britain (R.I.) hosted a conference called Science Online London (#solo09) co-organised by mendeley.com and network.nature.com. The event centred around the fantastic Faraday Theatre which according to the R.I. is a “beautiful, historic theatre [which] has deeply raked seating that creates an intimate atmosphere, even when full to capacity”. Absolutely.
The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Google
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Via the Official Google Research Blog at the University of Google, Alon Halevy, Peter Norvig and Fernando Pereira have published an interesting expert opinion piece in the  March/April 2009 edition of IEEE Intelligent Systems: computer.org/intelligent.
Scifoo day 1: Turn up, tune in, drop out
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

My boss, Douglas Kell, who has kindly allowed and paid for me to attend Science Foo Camp (scifoo), says to me “tell me what you get up to”. So here goes. Scifoo day 1, A chance to meet and around 250 engineers, scientists, philosophers and other odd people from all over the world.
California Googlin’
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

So, I’m going to San Francisco and on to the Googleplex in the heart of Silly Valley, California for Science Foo Camp (scifoo) 2009. As I put the Flowers In My Hair (what’s left of it) and confirm my booking at the Hotel California I’m not just California Dreamin’ but California Googlin’. Just how many American and Californian musical clichés it is possible to cram into one blog post and accompanying iPod playlist?
Upcoming Gig: Science Foo Camp (scifoo) 2009
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

In my inbox this morning, an intriguing email from Timo Hannay, Tim O’Reilly and Chris DiBona: Obviously I’m thrilled to bits to receive such an email, I’ve been to scifoo once before and it was a fantastic mind-blowing experience. This time, I’m invited as a consolation prize for being a runner-up in the international science blogging challenge 2009 which challenged younger scientists to get a senior scientist to blog.
Science 2.0
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

I’ve often wondered how all the ridiculous fluffy Web 2.0 marketing hype (see Tim O’Reilly’s principles of Web 2.0) maps into the world of Science. In a talk yesterday, Dave DeRoure argued there is a massive gap between scientists and infrastructure on the Web of Science, most people would agree with this. He points out that there is nothing in the middle to bridge between the two disparate worlds of people and technology.
BBSRC UK Roadshow, Autumn 2008
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is on the road this autumn in London, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow and Cambridge. Potential applicants, grant holders and any other interested parties are strongly urged to attend and learn about BBSRC’s plans for the future including new procedures and new Committee structures.
Y.M.C.A. – Just a little bit of G.T.C.A.
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

OK, look I know that by posting the latest viral marketing video from Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. I’m just a pawn (or vector) in their advertising game. This particular video has been around for a couple of months now but it is probably poor internet hygiene to spread these pandemic viral videos.
AAAI: Dude, Where’s My Service?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

As the number of bioinformatics services on the web increases, finding a tool or database that performs the task you require can be problematic. At the AAAI poster session on Wednesday, I presented our paper describing a novel solution to this problem.
Sixteen (Yes 16!) PhD studentships available in Computer Science
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

The School of Computer Science of the University of Manchester has up to 16 studentships to offer to highly motivated research students who wish to start a PhD in September 2008 (in exceptional circumstances the start date can be deferred until April 2009). The studentships pay tuition fees and a stipend to cover living expenses for 3 years.
Impact Factor Boxing 2011
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

[This post is part of an ongoing series about impact factors. See Impact Factor Boxing 2012 for the latest figures.] Well it’s that time again.
Dub Dub Dub 2006
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

The 15th International World Wide Web conference is currently underway in Edinburgh, Bonny Scotland. As usual, this popular conference has some good papers, only 11%* of submissions are accepted. One particular paper caught my eye: One Document to Bind Them: Combining XML, Web Services, and the Semantic Web.
This month’s molecule is…
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

There are a number of “Molecule of the Month” style mini-reviews on the web, which highlight one particular molecule (usually a protein) every month, in an accessible style. Two of my personal favourites are protein spotlight: one month, one protein written by Vivienne Baillie Gerritsen of the Swiss-Prot team and Molecule of the Month at the Protein Databank PDB edited by David Goodsell.
In Search of Honour
Authors: Gardiner Jock
Published: February 2025

There is a presumption underlying the liberal democratic constitutional project that has been exposed by the Trump administration in its first weeks in office – that formal constitutional structures are all we need to protect against bad political actors. But our entire constitutional system hinges on the very basic idea of people in positions of power doing the right thing. Therefore, I will argue that the behavioural chink in the constitutional chain that needs to be re-discovered is honour. Honour possesses the cultural potency, political currency, and psychological impetuous we need to turn the tide on illiberalism.
Response of methanogenesis to the local environment along a 2.0-km deep Quaternary Saline Lacustrine Source Rocks
Authors: Ni Renjie , Yang Shu , Tan Yanhu , An Yanfei , Xi Chuanwu , Hong Wenqing , Song Liyan
Published: February 2025

Biogenic gas in deep subsurface has gained significant attention as a clean and efficient energy source. Due to the challenges associated with sample extraction, knowledge regarding the methanogenesis mechanism in deep biogenic gas fields remains limited. Herein, metagenomic sequencing was employed to investigate the microbial communities, functional genes, metabolic pathways, and their potential determinants in rock samples collected from depths of 100, 1000, and 2000 meters within Quaternary biogenic gas fields in the Qaidam Basin. The analysis revealed substantial variation in the methanogenesis-associated microbiome across different depths. Key physicochemical parameters influencing microbial community composition and the relative abundance of methanogenesis-related functional genes included total carbon, carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, chlorine, boron, magnesium, and mineral composition. The dominant methanogens identified were Methanosarcina and Methanohalophilus, with their relative abundance correlating with the distribution of methane metabolism genes. Notably, only genes associated with acetate utilization methanogenic metabolic pathway were detected. Interestingly, significant increases in dolomite concentration at 1000 m and calcite at 2000 m were linked to variations in the abundance of methanogenesis-related functional genes, suggesting that lithological characteristics may serve as an indicator of methanogenic potential. Additionally, the study identified connections between carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur microbial cycling pathways and the abundance of methanogenesis-related functional genes, highlighting the auxiliary role of microbial-mediated carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycling in methanogenesis. These findings provide direct evidence of methanogenesis processes and their determinants, offering valuable insights into Quaternary biogenic gas production.