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Pengaruh Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Terhadap Partisipasi Politik Mahasiswa di Indonesia
Authors: Zebua Magdalena Murniwati , Kurnia Heni , Susilawati Efi
Published: January 2025

Student political participation is an important indicator of the sustainability of democracy in Indonesia. However, the low level of student involvement in political activities is a problem that requires attention. This study aims to analyze the influence of civic education on student political participation in Indonesia. Civic education is seen as one of the strategic instruments to increase political awareness of the younger generation. This study uses a quantitative survey method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to students from various universities in Indonesia. The results of the study indicate that civic education has a significant influence in increasing student political awareness and involvement. This awareness is reflected in their active participation in political activities, both on campus and off campus, such as joining student organizations, political discussions, and elections. The conclusion of this study confirms that strengthening the civic education curriculum is very necessary to produce a young generation that is politically aware and responsible as citizens.
Fostering Sustainability: Enhancing Electronic Waste Management Awareness in Penang
Authors: GOH DENG ZIA
Published: January 2025

The growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) is a well-known global issue. This study aims to identify the factors that influence awareness of e-waste management among the Penang community in Malaysia, with a specific focus on sustainability. The primary objective is to investigate the Penang community’s understanding and attitudes towards e-waste management for a sustainable future. Six independent variables were examined: awareness, knowledge, attitude, government influence, moral obligation, and subjective norm. A survey questionnaire was distributed to 384 respondents in Penang. The findings revealed that attitude, government influence, moral obligation, and subjective norms significantly predict the Penang community’s e-waste management awareness towards sustainability. Surprisingly, awareness and knowledge, as components of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), did not significantly impact sustainability-focused e-waste management awareness. In conclusion, e-waste recycling initiatives should prioritize enhancing knowledge and creating specific cues to encourage habitual recycling behavior. This study also highlights practical and social implications for improving e-waste recycling policies.
The Effect Of Profitability, Leverage And Company Size On Company Value In Sharia National Pension Savings Bank For The Period 2014-2023
Authors: Fadhillah Nurul , Syukri Ahmad , Mubyarto Novi , Nasrullah M
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to find out whether or not there is a relationship between Profitability, Leverage, Company Size and Company Value at the Sharia National Retirement Savings Bank. The data used is secondary data taken from the Quarterly financial statements of the Sharia National Retirement Savings Bank for 2014-2023. Multiple linear regression analysis was used for the analysis in this study, partially showing that Profitability has a partial negative effect on the company's value. Leverage has no effect on the Company's Value. The size of the company affects the value of the company. Simultaneously, it can be explained that the variables of profitability, leverage, and company size have a simultaneous effect on the value of the company
PERAN LEMBAGA KEUANGAN PADA SEKTOR BISNIS UMKM BAGI PESERTA DIDIK PKBM CIPTA CENDIKIA CIPONDOH TANGERANG
Authors: Mohamad Safii  , Hendy Surahman  , Provita Wulandari
Published: January 2025

Seperti diketahui bahwa bangsa indonesia mengenal dunia perbankan dari bekas penjajahnya, yaitu belanda. Oleh karena itu, sejarah perbankan pun tidak terlepas dari pengaruh negara yang menjajahnya, baik untuk bank pemerintah maupun bank swasta nasional. Berikut ini sejarah singkat bank-bank milik pemerintah, yaitu sebagai berikut : Bank Sentral, Bank Rakyat Indonesia dan Bank Ekspor-Impor. Urgensi dari PKM ini adalah masih banyak yang belum mengetahui apa saja itu kegiatan serta produk dari perbankan yang dilakukan oleh perbankan itu sendiri sehingga menjadi perhatian kami untuk memaparkan dari segi keilmuan maupun secara implementasi agar peserta didik benar - benar memahami kegiatan bank tersebut, sehingga dapat memanfaatkan aktifitas perbankan tesebut baik dari segi pengetahuan maupun dari segi pengimplementasian yaitu dalam bentuk support pada dunia binis yang saat ini sedang marak pada sektor umkm, sehingga bisa memanfaatkan semaksimal munkin untuk kemajuan bisnisnya.
L’inclusion numérique dans la transformation des services publics : leçons apprises d’une revue de portée comparative
Authors: Alexis Alex
Published: January 2025

Quelles sont les stratégies mises en œuvre par les gouvernements pour favoriser l’inclusion des personnes affectées par la fracture numérique dans le contexte de la transformation numérique ? Telle est la question principale à laquelle ce rapport cherche à répondre. Plus précisément, ce dernier poursuit deux objectifs principaux. Le premier est de décrire et d’analyser les politiques de transformation numérique des services gouvernementaux, notamment sous l’angle de la place différenciée qu’elles réservent à l’objectif d’inclusion numérique. Le second objectif est d’identifier les stratégies ou mesures d’inclusion numérique prévues ou effectivement mises en œuvre par ces politiques pour soutenir les catégories de personnes affectées par la fracture numérique.
«“AULETICA”, ИЛИ ИСКУССТВО ИГРЫ НА ГОБОЕ» ЭДУАРДА ПАТЛАЕНКО: О ТРАКТОВКЕ ПОЛИФОНИИ
Authors: Екименко Т.С.
Published: January 2025

В центре внимания автора статьи находится полифонический цикл Эдуарда Патлаенко «“Auletica”, или Искусство игры на гобое (семь прелюдий и фуг для гобоя соло)». В работе исследуется строение цикла, анализируются особенности полифонии в фугах in E, in C, in D. Обнаружены и описаны средства, позволяющие исполнять полифоническое многоголосие на гобое. В одноголосном изложении тема расщепляется на несколько мелодических линий, каждая из которых относительно самостоятельна и обладает собственным голосоведением. Воспользовавшись возможностями скрытой полифонии, Патлаенко моделирует в одноголосии 2-, 3- и 4-голосную полифоническую ткань. Автор приходит к выводу, что главным открытием композитора в данном цикле необходимо считать созданную иллюзию полифонического склада, в котором голоса сплетаются в одну линию, благодаря чему становится возможным его исполнение на гобое.

The author of the article focuses on Eduard Patlayenko's polyphonic cycle Auletica, or the Art of Oboe Playing (seven preludes and fugues for oboe solo). The work examines the structure of the cycle and analyzes the features of polyphony in fugue in E, C, and D. Means for performing polyphony on the oboe are identified and described. In a monophonic presentation, the theme splits into several melodic lines, each of which is relatively independent and has its own vocal structure. Utilizing the possibilities of hidden polyphony, Patlayenko models 2-, 3- and 4-voice polyphonic texture in monophony. The author comes to the conclusion that the main discovery of the composer in this cycle is the creation of an illusion of a polyphonic texture, where voices are woven into one line, enabling performance on the oboe.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: da Silva Filho Ulbiramar Correia , da Silva Araújo Helder Rocha , Medeiros Teixeira Edmundo , Oliveira Silva Hugo , da Silva Azevedo Nora Fernanda Grazielle
Published: January 2025

Introduction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is common in high-intensity sports and impacts knee stability. ACL reconstruction is the standard intervention to restore function and prevent complications such as osteoarthritis. The type of graft and surgical technique influence clinical outcomes and patient recovery.
Methodology
This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines, analyzing studies published between 2014 and 2024 from databases such as PubMed and Medline. Clinical trials, observational studies, and case studies with full texts in English were included. Exclusion criteria included secondary studies and works in languages other than English.
Results
Autologous grafts, such as hamstring and patellar tendons, are effective for functional stability, while allografts present a higher risk of complications. Associated injuries, such as meniscal and cartilage damage, influence recovery and can lead to early osteoarthritis. Innovative techniques, including the use of stem cells and PRP, have shown potential but require further evidence. Postoperative pain management and psychological support directly impact rehabilitation and functional outcomes.
Conclusion
ACL reconstruction should be personalized, considering age, level of physical activity, and associated injuries. Autologous grafts remain the best options, but advances such as stump preservation and adjunctive therapies may optimize healing and function. Long-term multicenter studies are needed to validate these practices.
Assessment and Identification of Requests for Technology and Innovation Needs within the Danish DK2020 Climate Action Plans
Authors: Lybæk Rikke , Skou Grindsted Thomas
Published: January 2025

This paper identifies requests for technology and innovation needs in the climate adaptation work detailed in the Danish climate action plans, known as the Danish DK2020 Plans, which were conducted by Danish municipalities from the year 2020 and onward, gradually including all municipalities. This paper assesses the evaluation reports conducted, including the evaluation of the first 20 DK2020 municipal pilot climate plans, an evaluation report placing the adaptation work across all 98 Danish municipalities, as well as an evaluation report conducted with emphasis on Region Southern Denmark solely. No studies have so far merged and assessed the findings of the evaluation reports of the climate adaptation work described within the Danish DK2020 municipal climate action plans. This study thus provides valuable insights into the specific requests for technology and innovation needs being expressed by Danish municipalities as future focus areas in climate adaptation work.
It is concluded that the DK2020 municipal climate action plans currently emphasize 'hard' technology and lack integrated planning across sectors and municipalities, hence providing limited multifunctional outputs. Future initiatives should prioritize innovation and multifunctionality, also addressing underemphasized risks such as heat, drought, and near-surface groundwater. Nature Based Solutions (NBS), while promising, are underutilized due to reliance on voluntary participation and land competition; financial incentives are also crucial. Urban NBS implementation should integrate city development and physical planning more effectively through concepts like Sponge City and Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI), which enhance urban resilience by absorbing and reusing rainwater. Only one-fourth of the DK2020 municipal climate plans request the need for NBS, illustrating a need for broader adoption and strategic integration of such novel approaches. Stronger integration with other sectors, such as the energy sector, could also benefit climate adaptation initiatives, as well as less prioritized climate adaptation activities, and provide multiple benefits. This could, for example, be the utilization of near-surface groundwater for renewable energy production through the supply of district heating and production of PtX through the water-demanding electrolysis process.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP KORBAN PELECEHAN SEKSUAL KEPADA PENYANDANG DISABILITAS DALAM LINGKUNGAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Perwita Chandra Puspa  , Oktavia Adi Roesnia  , Tsabita Az-zahra  , Berliana Clara Bella  , Arsya Ghanniyah Hariyadi  , Arief Budiono
Published: January 2025

Victims of sexual harassment against people with disabilities experience severe consequences. In addition to being vulnerable to prejudice or discrimination, this minority group also has difficulty in accessing adequate legal protection. The purpose of this article is to examine the legal protection provided to people with disabilities who are targets of sexual harassment in society. The research method used is a normative literature review that examines relevant laws, regulations, and practices. According to this study, although there are legal instruments such as Law Number 8 of 2016 concerning Persons with Disabilities and Law Number 12 of 2022 concerning Criminal Acts of Sexual Violence (TPKS), there are still a number of obstacles in implementing these laws effectively, such as lack of public awareness, limited access to legal infrastructure, and social stigma against individuals with disabilities. The results of this study highlight the need to improve the capacity of law enforcement, build accessible facilities, and educate the community to create a safe and supportive environment for people with disabilities. This article offers suggestions on tactics to improve legal protection and achieve social justice for victims of sexual disclosure who have disabilities.
Regulasi Peraturan Daerah Kota Palangka Raya Nomor 09 Tahun 2012 dan dampaknya terhadap Badut Jalanan di Kota Palangka Raya
Authors: Muhamad Aidil  , Meysarah Meysarah  , Ahmad Rusdie Nur Fadillah  , Muhammad Noor Aini  , Muzalifah Muzalifah
Published: January 2025

The Regional Regulation of Palangka Raya City Number 09 of 2012 focuses on regulating the use of public spaces and economic activities, including the presence of street clowns as an important element in the city's cultural diversity. Street clowns, who serve as both entertainment and a source of income, face significant challenges due to this regulation, especially regarding permits, locations, and operating hours. Although aimed at creating a neat and orderly urban environment, the implementation of regulations often does not consider the broader social impacts, thereby limiting their mobility and disrupting their income. This research analyzes the impact of Regional Regulation Number 09 of 2012 on the lives of street clowns, by exploring the provisions in the regulation and their responses to the challenges faced. The methods used include literature review and data analysis from previous research, regulatory documents, and related literature. The research results are expected to provide insights into the interaction between government regulations and the lives of the informal sector community, as well as to evaluate the balance between urban planning and the protection of street clowns' rights as an integral part of Palangka Raya's culture.
Glosa do uchwały Sądu Najwyższego z dnia 25 października 2023 roku (III CZP 2/23)
Authors: Buniowski Bartosz
Published: January 2025

In the gloss, the author refers to the concurrence of court and administrative enforcement proceedings based on the resolution of the Supreme Court of 25 October 2023 (III CZP 2/23). He approves the Supreme Court’s position that it is necessary to abandon the existing standpoint concerning the inability to declare the administrative enforceability of an enforceable title, including a mortgage-backed tax obligation. The author elaborates on the thread aimed at resolving the construction gap in law by enforcing a broadening interpretation of Art. 777 § 3 of the Civil Procedure Code in conjunction with Art. 75 of the Mortgage and Land Register Act and Art. 38 of the Tax Code. The Supreme Court’s approach to that legal issues is assessed as correct and necessary, given the purpose of enforcement proceedings, which is to satisfy a debtor.

Keywords: concurrence of court and administrative enforcement proceedings, court enforcement, administrative enforcement, construction gap in law, administrative enforceable title
Bieg spraw i skuteczność egzekucji sądowej w latach 2006–2023
Authors: Kujawski Lech
Published: January 2025

Course of Cases and Effectiveness of Judicial Enforcement 2006–2023
Relationship between Anxiety and School Violence: Econometric Analysis in Secondary School Students
Authors: Murillo Hernán Javier Guzmán , Ortega José Marcelo Torres , Niebles William
Published: January 2025

This study analyzes the relationship between state anxiety levels (ERS) and school violence (ERAVE) among secondary school students using a simple linear econometric model. A quantitative design with correlational and explanatory analysis was applied. The sample included secondary-level students, and the ERS and ERAVE scores were used to examine the correlation and the predictive effect of anxiety on school violence. Results indicated a weak positive correlation between both variables (r = 0.1388) and a regression coefficient of 0.16557, suggesting that increased anxiety is associated with a slight increase in school violence. The model was statistically significant (p = 0.0499) and passed tests for linearity, functional specification, and homoscedasticity. However, the low determination coefficient (R² = 1.9%) indicates that anxiety explains only a small proportion of the variance in school violence, highlighting the need to explore other contributing factors. These findings emphasize the importance of psychoeducational interventions for emotional management and the prevention of violent behavior in school settings.
THERMOSTABLE-CELLULASE PRODUCING ANOXYBACILLUS RUPIENSIS AND ROSEOMONAS SP. ISOLATED FROM SAWDUST͙
Authors: Akinyele Hafiz Awofe , Onilude Abiodun Anthony , Gabriel-Ajobiewe Ruth Adefolakemi , Bankefa Olufemi Emmanuel , Ukhureigbe Miriam Oluchi
Published: January 2025

Mesophilic enzymes are easily denatured by the heat usually generated in industrial processes, hence the need to search for thermophilic bacteria for production of this important enzyme. Sawdust samples were collected from sawmills in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria. Bacteria were isolated, identified and screened for cellulase production using standard microbiological procedures. Production of the enzyme was optimized using different carbon and nitrogen sources, temperature, pHs. Three Isolates with significantly high cellulase production were selected and identified by PCR amplification of 16SrDNA genes. Data were analysed using descriptive statistic and ANOVA at p= 0.05. Roseomonas sp. (A1), Anoxybacillus rupiensis E1 and Anoxybacillus rupiensis 5H were the best thermostable cellulase producers.Anoxybacillus rupiensis (5H) in medium with 1% carboxymethylcellulose produced 9.22 U/mL of cellulase while Anoxybacillus rupiensis (E1) produced 3.0 U/mL of cellulase in medium supplemented 1% (w/v) tryptone. Analysis of 16S rDNA indicated that the isolates E1 and 5H were genetically the same but different from A1. DNA sequencing of E1 and 5H have 96% and 100% similarities respectively with the sequences within the GenBank. The similarity match correspond to Anoxybacillus rupiensis AM 988776 strain for E1 and Anoxybacillus rupiensis AM 988775 for 5H.  A1 has 100% similarity with Roseomonas alkaliterrae NR 134161.  Optimum production of crude cellulase was at 50oC and pH of 7, while optimum activity of the enzyme was at 600C for A1 and pH of 9 for 5H. These isolates can be exploited for the production of thermostable cellulase of industrial importance.
Foliar and pollen variation among Parkia R. Br. species in Nigeria
Authors: CHUKWUMA D M , CHUKWUMA E C , AYODELE A E , ADEYANJU A S
Published: January 2025

The genus Parkia is an evergreen flowering plant group of the family Fabaceae. In the present study, four species of the genus- Parkia biglobosa, P. bicolor, P. clappertoniana and P. filicoidea were investigated using Light Microscope (LM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to elucidate the inherent characters that may be useful for their taxonomic study. Thus, we provided additional characters for the delimitation of the species in Nigeria, using leaf and pollen materials from fresh samples and previously deposited herbarium specimens. The characters include shape of epidermal cells, distribution of stomata trichome character, pollen type, pollen size and exine sculpturing. Based on foliar anatomical characteristics, epidermal cells were polygonal in P. biglobosa, irregular in P. bicolor and P. filicoidea¸ while they were irregular to polygonal in P. clappertoniana. Non-glandular uniseriate trichome type was observed in all species studied. The pollen grains of the species studied were polyads. Exine pattern show variations such as minutely reticulate in P. filicoidea, reticulate in P. clappertoniana, coarsely reticulate in P. bicolor, and finely reticulate in P. biglobosa. The smallest pollen was observed in P. bicolor (82.5 x 84) µm2 and the largest in P. filicoidea   (96.2 x 105.6) µm2. The study revealed descriptive micro-morphological structures which could serve as supplementary information and references for the taxonomic description, identification and delineation of the species studied.
Writing Feminist Fiction as a Means of Transforming Trauma
Authors: Crosse Zosia
Published: January 2025

Many forms of creative writing explore the idea that a writer’s experience of trauma can be transformed, or to some extent moved forward, by the process of “artworking” (Pollock 2013: 6); the act of poiesis, or making something new. In this article I address several examples of this, from stand-up comedy to graphic novel to surrealist fiction, considering concepts of aesthetic transformation and aesthetic distance, looking at what each example can illuminate in terms of the nature of this process. What follows is a reflection on my own affective experience of trauma, both personally and as a result of a decade of working within the women’s sector, and how this intersects with the necessary politics of feminism. I then conduct an analysis of how I sought to transform both my own experience of trauma and that of a fictional character, Connie, in an extract from my novel We Are Volcanoes. Lastly, I share the ways in which this research experience has affected me, both in terms of my wellbeing and in the development of my creative practice, and I argue that research such as this can contribute to a more trauma-informed creative writing classroom.
Telling (My) Stories: Potential Uses of Autofiction to Enhance Wellbeing in a Community Arts Setting
Authors: Dix Hywel
Published: January 2025

This paper reports on Telling (My) Stories, a two-month community writing project that was held at Bournemouth University in 2023 with the aim of elucidating the life stories of 12 participants to enhance their feeling of wellbeing and their mental health. It evaluates the applicability of autofiction to community arts projects with a focus on writing and wellbeing. In doing so it takes the evolution of autofiction to a new a stage, treating it not merely as a fashionable fictional genre in the literary marketplace, but also as an active tool for potential utility in the kinds of community writing setting where the public gesture of publishing a finished, written work of fiction is not the goal and where achieving some kind of wellbeing benefit through writing is a valid end in its own right. It suggests that it is possible for autofiction to be employed in a community writing project in such a way that enables a modest benefit to their wellbeing to be achieved by the participants. It also makes some observations on the status of the university as an institution perceived by project participants to be both a safe space and a somewhat prestigious venue that they wanted to attend, provided that potential barriers to attending (most notably, social anxiety among those unaccustomed to doing so) can be sensitively overcome.
Underrepresentation of Women in Top Management Roles: A Phenomenological Study of Public Sector Educational Institutions of Pakistan
Authors: Siddique Sara , Aurangzeb Wajeeha
Published: January 2025

This qualitative study explores the underrepresentation of women as a lived experience through the Interpretive Phenomenological Approach in Public Sector Educational Institutions of the Wah Region. 6 male and six female high school managers were purposively selected. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcribed and analysed to generate themes using Smith's Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. The findings of the study strongly indicate the existence of gross underrepresentation of women in top management positions. The study concluded that this underrepresentation is due to the male-dominated organizational culture that hinders women's progress toward professional grooming and career advancement. This study is significant as it highlights the dichotomy in public sector educational organizations, which claim to be female-dominating in terms of presence, but equal representation is given only at the lower management level. As the hierarchy ladder goes up, the Glass Ceiling Effect or underrepresentation prevails.
Deep Reinforcement Learning Multi-Agent Systems
Authors: Karimzadeh Danial
Published: January 2025

Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) is a subfield of artificial intelligence that combines reinforcement learning and deep neural networks to solve complex problems. In multi-agent systems, intelligent agents interact simultaneously within an environment, and their decisions affect each other's behaviour. This paper examines Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL), a significant branch of DRL, which is applied in systems with multiple agents having either common or conflicting goals. Key algorithms such as MADDPG, QMIX, and Mean Field RL, along with popular frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras, are introduced. The applications of MARL in various domains, including economic systems, robotics, intelligent transportation, and resource management, are explored, and its advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Despite challenges such as high computational costs and limited scalability, MARL has the potential to drive significant innovations in technology and industry. The status of MARL in Iran and globally is analyzed, emphasizing the importance of investment and collaboration between academia and industry for advancement in this field. In conclusion, the paper highlights MARL's capability to solve complex problems and improve interactions, pointing to its potential in robotics, financial systems, and artificial intelligence.
The current situation and development of traditional chinese medicine nursing and education in Macau
Authors: Chuang Yao Chen , Lam Chi Fai , Choi Tong
Published: January 2025

Recently, the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) nursing and education has gradually received attention. Due to the unique diet culture of soup-making in Macau, TCM nursing focuses on the care of Chinese herbal medicine and medicated diet. Although TCM nursing occupies an important role in the daily life of residents in Macau, it has not yet been systematically developed, and its education is still at the basic level. Currently, the development of TCM nursing in Macau is limited due to low clinical demand, weak education, and uneven distribution of development resources. Therefore, it is suggested that the development strategies could focus on the community TCM nursing in accordance with the dietary characteristics of Macau, and provide a variety of TCM nursing courses for various nurses to choose from, and establish TCM nursing academic or community organizations to be responsible for the development of TCM nursing.
Survey on users' opinion of "Outdoor Personal Emergency Response Service" in Macao
Authors: Leong Sok Man , Lei Wei In , Tong Lai Kun
Published: January 2025

Objective: To understand the users’ opinions of outdoor personal emergency response service (PERS) in Macao. Methods: A crosssectional descriptive study was conducted to collect users' opinions on the outdoor PERS by using a structured questionnaire through telephone interview. A total of 404 valid questionnaires were successfully collected from December 2021 to January 2022. Results: The age of users ranged from 11 to 99 years old, and they were mainly female and live alone. More than 80% of the respondents will press the device when necessary, however as many as 28.5% of users never or only sometimes wear the device when going out. More than 90% of users were satisfied with the overall service of outdoor PERS, and up to 94.5% of users were willing to recommend outdoor PERS to friends. The satisfaction rate of the four dimensions were the attitude of employees (96.2%), service charges (93.0%), service content (92.2%) and service convenience (85.0%) respectively. Conclusion: Users' overall satisfaction rate with the service is high, but the results also showed that the call center still need to optimize the device and functions of existing services and consider developing new services to continue to improve service quality and meet the expectations of different types of users.
"Nursing, which my mother chose for me, was the correct career choice!": an overseas alumna looking back on her four decades of nursing career
Authors: Xu Jiaxi , Fang Yipang , Mao Aimei
Published: January 2025

Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau have cultivated many qualified nursing talents in the past 100 years since it was founded. The authors interviewed one of the alumni, Pui Yu Poon, who worked as a clinical nurse in the United States for four decades. She recalled her career journey of studying and working as a nurse in several countries: from her mother's arrangement to study nursing, feeling pressured to do nursing as a way of living, to fully accepting and enjoying nursing career. She had consistently considered what it meant to be a nurse and integrated the nursing values learned from her early training in Macau into clinical practice in different cultural settings. She had also strengthened her professional identity by constant reflections and continuous clinical practices, and gained a deeper understanding of the philosophy of "From Personhood to Benevolence" advocated by Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau during her long-term front-line practice.
The nature, cultivation, and manifestations of nursing professional core values
Authors: Xu Tianli , Qi Lu , Xu Jiaxi , Mao Aimei
Published: January 2025

The cultivation of vital nursing professional values among nursing students and young nurses is the fundamental issue in nursing education. On the 100th anniversary of the founding of Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, the college conducted a forum discussing the issues on nursing professional core values and the value development in both educational institutions and clinical settings. Along with the anchor of the forum was five participants who were outstanding figures in the nursing education and nursing management from the Greater Bay Area of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau in China. The discussion covered a range of imperative areas concerning nursing professional core values, including nature of the core values, the value-oriented training strategies on campus and in clinical practice, and the manifestations of the core values.
The historical development of specialized nurses in the mainland and its implications for Macao
Authors: Hung Tan
Published: January 2025

This article reviews the 20-year development history of specialized nurses in Mainland China and provides an overview of explorations in cultivating outstanding nursing talents in recent years by excerpting the speech delivered by Wu Xinjuan, President of the Chinese Nursing Association, at the "Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau 100th Anniversary Academic Lecture cum Exchange of Collaborative Agreement Ceremony". It offers valuable references and insights for the training and development of specialized nurses in Macao, with the aim of advancing the development of advanced practice nursing.
USAHA MAGGOT (LARVA HERMETIA ILLUCENS) OLEH IBU RUMAH TANGGA DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN KELUARGA DI POSBINDU DAHLIA RW 001 PETUKANGAN SELATAN
Authors: Deden Kurniawan  , Syaiful Anwar  , Selamet Riyadi  , Muhammad Hadi Maulidin Nugraha
Published: January 2025

Waste management is a global issue and not a glamorous topic. On the global stage, climate and development discussions related to waste management have not yet become a top priority. Despite facing a global climate crisis, pollution, and biodiversity loss, the issue of waste management remains neglected, even at the household level. In Indonesia, the Integrated Waste Management Sites (TPST) are still predominantly managed through operational systems such as controlled landfills, open dumping, and sanitary landfills, which create mountains of toxic waste that pollute the air, contaminate water, harm public health, and accelerate environmental degradation. 54.43% of waste in Indonesia comes from households, with the total in 2024 reaching 19,502,650.23 tons, and 8,046,428.49 tons (41.26%) of household waste remains unmanageable. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decrease in household income, prompting community service activities aimed at solving two problems simultaneously: waste management and efforts to increase household income. As part of this initiative, the introduction of maggot farming technology (Hermetia illucens larvae) was implemented to improve household income. The community service was carried out at Posbindu Dahlia RW 001, Petukangan Selatan, as the area is a residential neighborhood with available vacant land not yet utilized by the operators of the Jakarta Outer Ring Road toll. This community service activity ran smoothly, achieving all its targets and bringing about changes in the knowledge and behavior of the participants, as well as enabling them to optimize small land areas for maggot cultivation, thereby increasing household income.
Scaling of Students’ Language Skills in English as a Foreign Language
Authors: Ahmedova Maral
Published: January 2025

This article explores the essential components of effective language skills assessment in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching, focusing on the integration of knowledge, skills, and principles. It emphasizes the importance of teachers' understanding of language, proficiency in test design and implementation, and adherence to ethical practices such as fairness, reliability, and validity. The study highlights common methodological challenges, including insufficient teacher training, over-reliance on summative assessments, and lack of diversity in testing methods, and offers practical solutions to address these issues. By integrating foundational knowledge, practical skills, and ethical principles, educators can enhance the quality of assessments, fostering student engagement and supporting their language development. This framework provides valuable insights for improving assessment strategies and aligning them with evolving educational demands.
ARBITRATION OF POST-CLOSING M&A DISPUTES AND CONFIDENTIALITY OBLIGATIONS OF TARGET MANAGEMENT AS FACTUAL WITNESSES: SECRETS TO KEEP OR SECRETS TO TELL?
Authors: Karakoç Göksu Sıla
Published: January 2025

This article examines senior management’s role in post-closing mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) arbitrations, where they testify as factual witnesses for the acquirer of the target company and have a standstill confidentiality obligation to the selling shareholders. This article will analyze this phenomenon from the viewpoints of both selling shareholders and the arbitral tribunals. The involvement of the top management of the target in any post-closing M&A disputes would be crucial, given their first-hand knowledge of the transaction. Hence, the selling shareholders may take some ex-ante measures, by concluding a separate confidentiality agreement with these individuals, whose interests have been shifted upon closing and became more aligned with the acquirer. Once any proceeding commences, the selling shareholders may request the exclusion of the witness statement, either relying on the close relationship between the witness and the acquirer or the confidentiality obligation of the witness to the selling shareholders. The arbitral tribunal begins by assessing whether it possesses the authority to exclude the witness based on the individual's prior confidentiality obligations. Following this determination, the arbitral tribunal evaluates whether exclusion is appropriate under the specific circumstances of the case. In reaching its decision, the arbitral tribunal may review the content of the witness's statement. If the evidence is deemed relevant and falls within the scope of the witness's confidentiality obligations, the tribunal must carefully balance the competing interests of the parties involved. To establish a coherent framework and more predictable results for both parties and their counsels, this article suggests recourse to more established rules as in work-product doctrine, under which the tribunal should evaluate in deciding the disclosure of the confidential information by the top management as factual witnesses, whether the acquirer has i) a substantial need for the confidential information to present its case and ii) whether the acquirer lacks any ability to obtain the information by other means without undue hardship.
EFEITO AGUDO DE PAUSAS ATIVAS SOBRE A FUNÇÃO EXECUTIVA EM CRIANÇAS: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA
Authors: Oliveira Dinassalze Anelize de , Tavares Erica Aparecida Souto , Silva Carla Cristiane da
Published: January 2025

Active breaks can contribute to better cognitive processing? The answer to this question is relevant and was addressed in this narrative review. The aim was to examine whether there is an effect of active breaks during a single session in the school environment on executive functions in children aged 3 to 12 years. A search was conducted across several databases available in the literature. The results indicated 8 studies were analyzed, with 5 reporting positive effects on executive functions, while the other 3 studies found no differences. From this, we can conclude that incorporating movement breaks into the school routine is not detrimental to executive functions. However, further studies should be conducted in this area, considering different age groups, intensity of motor activities, and the reproducibility of measures in executive function tests.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE A INTERVENÇÃO PSICOPEDAGÓGICA COMO RECURSO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA APRENDIZAGEM DO ALUNO COM TDAH
Authors: Pinto Ana Beatriz Souza , Santos Daniele Souza dos , Silva Juliana Cativo da
Published: January 2025

This article aims to reflect on psychopedagogical intervention as na aid and support resource in the learning process of students with ADHD. Therefore, it is understood that individuals with this condition require in-depth monitoring regarding their teaching/learning. The objectives include analyzing the results of the psychopedagogical intervention in the learning development of students with ADHD, identifying the student´s learning difficultes, reflecting the relevance of the psychopedagogical intervention and showing the role of the psychopedagogue in the intervention process. The methodology used to carry out this work was bibliographic review research analyzed by reading articles and books related to the topic to obtain information. Therefore, the conclusions showed that psychopedagogical intervention is the main support that contributes to the development of skills and competencies of students with ADHD.
Peningkatan Kelarutan dan Kecepatan Disolusi Obat dengan Metode Dispersi Padat untuk Meningkatkan Bioavailabilitas Obat: Review Artikel
Authors: Irwanto Moh Firman
Published: January 2025

Kelarutan obat dalam air adalah salah satu faktor utama yang menentukan kecepatan disolusi dan memengaruhi bioavailabilitas obat. Obat dengan sifat lipofilik atau sulit larut dalam air sering kali memiliki kecepatan disolusi yang rendah dalam cairan gastrointestinal, sehingga menghasilkan bioavailabilitas yang rendah. Tantangan ini mendorong pengembangan berbagai strategi untuk meningkatkan kelarutan obat, salah satunya adalah metode dispersi padat. Dispersi padat merupakan sistem dispersi di mana satu atau lebih zat aktif didistribusikan ke dalam pembawa inert atau matriks dalam bentuk padat melalui teknik peleburan (fusi), pelarutan, atau kombinasi keduanya. Metode ini memungkinkan pengurangan ukuran partikel, pembentukan partikel amorf, serta peningkatan keterbasahan partikel. Artikel ini menggunakan metode literatur review untuk menganalisis dan menyajikan informasi terkini mengenai teknik dispersi padat serta potensinya dalam meningkatkan bioavailabilitas obat. Dengan penerapan metode ini, bioavailabilitas obat dapat ditingkatkan secara signifikan, menjadikannya pendekatan yang menjanjikan dalam formulasi farmasi.
Analysis of Digital Media Interaction Design Based on Virtual Reality Technology
Authors: Chai Jun , Shukor Rina Abd
Published: January 2025

With the rapid development of Virtual Reality (VR) technology, its application in digital media interaction design has gradually become a hot research topic. Virtual Reality technology, with its unique advantages such as immersion, interactivity, and real-time performance, offers an unprecedented user experience in digital media. This study explores the core role of Virtual Reality technology in digital media interaction design, analyzing its innovations in interface design, interaction flow, and user experience. By providing a detailed interpretation of the definition, characteristics, and technological composition of Virtual Reality, this paper deeply analyzes how Virtual Reality is changing traditional digital media interaction methods. The study shows that Virtual Reality not only enhances the interactivity between users and digital media content but also promotes the diversity of digital content presentation and the enhancement of immersion. This paper aims to provide theoretical foundations and design ideas for the future application of Virtual Reality technology in digital media design.
No Differences in Lactate Threshold Across the Menstrual Cycle in Untrained Females
Authors: Galletti Bianca A.R. , Chesbro Grant A. , Larson Rebecca D.
Published: January 2025

In addition to maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), the Lactate Threshold (LT) is the other major determinant of aerobic exercise performance. This study examined the effects of the menstrual cycle (MC) phase on the LT in untrained females. Eight females and 8 males completed a LT test on a cycle ergometer. The tests were performed across three MC phases: early follicular (EF; menses), ovulatory (O), and mid-luteal (ML). The male participants (control group) were randomly assigned visits at similar time intervals as a regular 28-day cycle. Blood lactate was obtained during the last minute of each 3-minute stage of the LT test. The LT was determined by visual method (LTvis), and fixed blood lactate concentrations of 2.0 mmol/L (LT2.0mmol) and 4.0 mmol/L (LT4.0mmol). There were no statistically significant differences in power at LT for any of the determination methods across the MC for the female participants (p>0.05) or across the time intervals for the male participants (p>0.05). The male participants tended to have higher power at LT for all three methods LTvis (41.91W), LT2.0mmol (44.68W), and LT4.0mmol (55.94W). These findings support that the MC does not seem to influence power at LT in untrained naturally menstruating females.
Maître-maçon, entrepreneur des bâtiments, architecte du Roi : Entreprise, risque et ascension sociale chez Michel‑Jean Sedaine
Authors: Ledbury Mark
Published: January 2025

Cette étude porte sur la carrière d’entrepreneur de Michel-Jean Sedaine, de sa carrière initiale de maître-maçon à sa promotion surprenante au poste de secrétaire de l’Académie royale d’architecture. Analysant les textes de ses livrets, sa correspondance et des documents d’archives, l’article s’intéresse au concept de risque et à la part du modèle entrepreneurial dans l’œuvre et la vie de Sedaine.
Papel emergente del urobioma y probióticos en el tratamiento de vejiga hipocontractil
Authors: Peñalta Sanchez Rosa , Vicente-Galán María Jesús , Álvarez Plaza Gema , Peñalta Guzmán Inmaculada
Published: January 2025

Introducción: La hipocontractilidad del detrusor tiene una alta prevalencia y supone un elevado coste, tanto para el sistema de salud como para el individuo, afectando su calidad de vida. Es necesario desarrollar terapias innovadoras en esta patología. Objetivo: Conocer la evidencia existente sobre el uso de los probióticos en el tratamiento para pacientes con vejiga hipocontractil para recuperar el equilibrio y funcionalidad perdidas. Metodología: Revisión bibliográfica narrativa en las bases de datos Teseo, PubMed, Embase, Cinahl y Cochrane en los últimos 10 años. La selección de artículos se realizó mediante diagrama de flujo PRISMA. ﻿Resultados y conclusiones: Están comenzando a surgir asociaciones entre la disbiosis urinaria y enfermedades del tracto urinario (IU, cistitis intersticial, vejiga neurógena (VN), etc.). El uso de probióticos para reequilibrar el urobioma puede suponer un cambio sustancial en el tratamiento de estos pacientes y en su calidad de vida. Aumentar la presencia de lactobacilos y bacteriocinas puede mejorar ciertas patologías. Debemos continuar investigando sobre el urobioma con la finalidad de manipularlo terapéuticamente para restablecer la homeostasis.
Uso de inteligencia artificial para la identificación de especies forestales a través de imágenes satelitales
Authors: Cabrera-Verdesoto Cesar Alberto , Arellano-Reinoso Katheryn Gabriela , Ureta-Leones Diego Armando
Published: January 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite imagery are transforming forest management by improving species identification and monitoring, contributing to biodiversity conservation and sustainable ecosystem management. This study explores the applications, benefits and challenges of these technologies, using a document review methodology based on recent literature, with emphasis on case studies and relevant findings. The results show that AI allows optimizing species classification through advanced algorithms, generating distribution maps in remote areas and monitoring changes in biodiversity with improved accuracy, complementing its implementation with drones. In addition, integrated technologies reduce operating costs, increase spatial coverage and provide real-time information, facilitating strategic decisions. However, limitations are faced such as restricted access to high resolution data, insufficient representative datasets, lack of trained personnel and risks associated with technology dependence. The discussion highlights the need to overcome these challenges through international collaboration, inclusive policies and specialized training, ensuring a balance between technological innovation and sustainability. We conclude that these emerging tools have significant potential, but require comprehensive efforts to maximize their impact on forest conservation.
Análisis bibliográfico del impacto de la transformación digital y tecnologías emergentes en la contabilidad actual
Authors: Naranjo-Padilla Manuel Ignacio , Herrera-Sánchez Maybelline Jaqueline , Coello-Panchana Alfredo Jacob
Published: January 2025

This study addresses the impact of digital transformation and emerging technologies on contemporary accounting, highlighting how these tools are redefining traditional accounting processes. Using a qualitative approach and a literature review of literature indexed in databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, the article analyzes the effects of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and big data in areas such as automation and strategic decision making. The results evidence significant benefits, such as improved operational efficiency and predictive analytics capabilities, which enhance organizational competitiveness. However, critical challenges are identified, including gaps in professional training and cybersecurity risks, which limit the effective adoption of these technologies. The article concludes that while emerging technologies transform accounting in terms of efficiency and transparency, their successful implementation depends on ongoing training and robust cybersecurity strategies. These findings underscore the need for a comprehensive approach to maximize the benefits and mitigate the risks associated with accounting digitization.