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Emotional Intelligence and its Relationship to Self-Regulation in Individual Sports
Authors: Gakh Roman , Tsykvas Roman , Maliar Eduard , Korniienko Serhii , Khomulenko Borys
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Sports achievements in contemporary conditions rely not only on physical training but also on integrating innovative psychological training methods. This article aims to analyse the connection between emotional intelligence levels and self-regulation skills in athletes engaged in individual sports.Methods: A correlational research design was employed, making it ideal for examining the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-regulation in individual sports. This approach allowed for the analysis of real sports scenarios, using statistical tools to summarise empirical findings, and applying comparison methods to highlight differences.Results: Findings reveal that athletes in individual sports generally exhibit average emotional intelligence, reflecting moderate adaptability to extreme professional situations. The highest levels of emotional intelligence are observed in gymnasts and martial arts practitioners. Athletes in tennis and swimming demonstrate average levels. Those engaged in karate and swimming display superior emotional awareness and empathy. The data also confirm that emotional intelligence is a critical predictor for self-regulation under stress. Key components of emotional intelligence include emotional awareness, stress management, and adaptability. Practical applications for enhancing emotional intelligence involve developing specialised programmes, providing individual psychological support, and integrating psycho-emotional training with general athletic programmes.Conclusions: The study underscores the importance of fostering psychologically resilient environments to enable athletes to achieve their goals effectively.
Method for the Application of BI in Software Development
Authors: Giraldo Mejia Juan Camilo , Vargas Agudelo Fabio Alberto , Muñoz Samboní Diego Armando , Cifuentes Ortega Milton Fabian
Published: February 2025

Small and medium-sized companies are losing competitiveness due to a deficit in innovation and technological development activities, which limits the expansion of SMEs into new markets, both national and international. The low levels of implementation of business intelligence (BI) systems in Software development SMEs, and the advantages that these good practices would give these companies when implementing it, an agile method for the implementation of BI in companies is presented. software development. The methodology consists of three stages: knowledge of the current state of the market in the region to determine the agile methodologies used, the application of BI methodologies and the main barriers to BI implementation. As a result, an agile method was implemented that allows synchronization between an agile methodology (SCRUM) selected by market conditions, and a BI methodology (CRISP-DM), selected through a comparison that presents advantages and disadvantages. It is concluded that the correct functionality of the components of the method with a software development business case study allowed, in an agile and satisfactory manner, to provide solutions to the requirements raised by the organization.
Business ethics of te’seng in the agricultural sector in Indonesia
Authors: Prabowo Muhammad Aras , Meutia Meutia , Mulyasari Windu , Yulianto Agus Sholikhan
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study aims to examine the concept of ethics and accounting in the te'seng business in Bugis culture in the agricultural sector in Indonesia as a profit-sharing system based on trust between landowners and cultivators.Method: A qualitative ethnographic approach, influenced by Spradley's methodology, was adopted to explore te'seng's accounting and ethical practices. The researcher conducted participatory observations and interviews with stakeholders, including practitioners, cultural experts, and community members. The study's focus was on capturing the interplay of cultural values ​​and practices, supported by direct involvement in agricultural and livestock management.Results: The study finds that te’seng, which prioritizes moral and social values, can serve as an alternative model for a more equitable and sustainable economy. With its emphasis on solidarity and sustainability, the te’seng business presents a critique of neoliberal economics, which tends to foster inequality and environmental degradation. Core values of Bugis culture, such as lempu, pacce, reso, and siri, along with acceptance of divine will, constitute the ethical foundation of this business practice. Conclusions: These findings suggest that a culture- and morality-based approach can strengthen stakeholder relationships and promote socio-economic sustainability.
EVALUACIÓN DEL ÁCIDO SALICÍLICO EN LA ACLIMATACIÓN ex vitro DE MICROPLANTAS DE Laelia autumnalis (Lex.) Lind., Epidendrum sp. Y Encyclia sp
Authors: Mora-Herrera Martha Elena , Olivares-Aguilar Juan Manuel , Reyes-Araujo Diana Yatzil , Ceballos-Vásquez Stephanie Elizabeth , García-Velasco Rómulo
Published: February 2025

Background: One of the main problems of in vitro propagation of orchids is the loss of specimens during acclimatization. This stage is crucial to promote morphological and physiological changes that allow their adaptation to ex vitro conditions. Salicylic acid (SA), by participating as a signal molecule for the induction of tolerance to abiotic and biotic stress and stimulating growth, can increase survival. Objective: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of salicylic acid on the ex vitro acclimatization of microplants of Laelia autumnalis, Epidendrum sp., and Encyclia sp. Methodology: The experiments started from a permanent source of biological material from microplants of L. autumnalis, Epidendrum sp., and Encyclia sp., grown in Murashige-Skoog (MS) medium. For the treatments, microplants between 0.5 and 0.7 mm were subcultured to MS by adding 0, 1, 10 or 100 μM of AS for 120 ± 4 days under in vitro conditions. At the end of that time, the length of the stem and root, and the fresh weight of the microplants of the 3 species, were evaluated. The plants were subsequently transplanted into seedbeds with pine bark and sphagnum moss and watered twice a week and kept in a growth chamber at room temperature for acclimatization; after 30 days survival was evaluated. Results: Microplants precultured in AS showed differential response in the evaluated variables. Stem and root length and fresh weight increased in Epidendrum sp., and Encyclia sp, especially in the 10 μM treatment, while L. autumnalis showed inhibition in stem and root length and there was only an increase in fresh weight. The microplants of the 3 species precultured with 10 μM of AS significantly increased survival compared to the control. In L. autumnalis and Epidendrum sp., there was also an increase in survival in the preculture of 1 μM of AS and for Encyclia sp. in 100 μM of AS. Implications. Although AS has potential for ex vitro acclimatization of orchids, the variability in response between species should be considered and natural conditions for acclimatization should also be evaluated, with a view to contributing to repopulating orchid communities in their natural environment. Conclusion: AS increases survival under ex vitro conditions, and growth differentially in orchid microplants.
CARACTERIZACIÓN POSCOSECHA DE FRUTOS DE ZARZAMORA SILVESTRES Y MEJORADOS
Authors: List Montesinos Hildegard Berenice , Cruz Izquierdo Serafin , Rodriguez Bautista Geremias , Cruz Huerta Nicacio , Zepeda Vallejo Luis Gerardo , García Zavala J. Jesús , Alvarado Ramírez Cruz Del Rosario
Published: February 2025

Background. Blackberry fruits are fragile and very perishable; they require various care and practices that guarantee a long shelf life. The quality of the fruits is evidenced by determining the postharvest parameters; these parameters have been fundamental in the development of improved varieties. In Mexico there are various species of wild blackberries with interesting characteristics for their integration in genetic improvement. Objective. To determine the postharvest parameters of wild fruits, improved open and private varieties of blackberries. Methodology. Phenotypic parameters related to the fruit, drupeoles and fruit shape index were measured. The physicochemical parameters evaluated were: titratable acidity, total soluble solids and pH. Results. The wild fruits are smaller in size than the open varieties fruits, these in turn are smaller than the private varieties. In terms of shape, wild fruits are rounded, improved fruits tend to be elongated. Wild fruits had fewer drupeoles per fruit, except Rubus adenotrichus. In the physical-chemical analysis, the improved fruits presented more total soluble solids and lower titratable acidity than the wild fruits. The pH presented little variation between wild and improved species. The parameters of size, fruit sweetness and titratable acidity notifies for the conventional breeding carried out in this species over time.  Implications. Knowing the potential of wild Rubus species will allow their conservation and use. Conclusions. Wild fruits, improved open and private varieties presented a wide variability in the evaluated postharvest parameters.
IMPACTO Y PERSPECTIVAS DE CONTROL DEL COMPLEJO Fusarium, ASOCIADO A LA MARCHITEZ EN AGAVE Y OTROS CULTIVOS
Authors: Corona-Rodriguez Maria del Carmen , Garcia-Nuñez Hilda Guadalupe , Arzate-Fernandez Amaury M. , Norman-Mondragon Tomas Hector , Lamus-Molina Valentina
Published: February 2025

Background. The Fusarium complex is the causal agent of vascular wilt in agave that causes damage to the roots, stem/cone, and leaves. This affects the health of the agave, the yield and therefore the quality of drinks derived from this plant, such as pulque, mezcal and tequila, this prevents ensuring demand in the national and international market. Chemical control has been the most frequent method used to control this disease; however, it has shown a negative impact by generating resistance of the pathogen, damage to the environment and human health, which makes it necessary to search for sustainable and efficient strategies to control this disease. Objective. To carry out an exhaustive analysis of the reports related to the chemical, biological, ecological and phytosanitary methods used to control the Fusarium complex that causes wilting in agave and other crops and to verify the ecological and economic impact of its application.  Methodology. A systematic bibliographic review was carried out, based on the PRISMA protocol (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, for its acronym in English), the information search was carried out in the most prominent databases (Science Direct, Redalyc , Scielo, Scopus, Google scholar, Google scholar and Pubmed), using as keywords, Fusarium complex, vascular wilt, agave and control methods, considering a period of 30 years (from 1994 to 2024) as inclusion criteria, which allowed for a more perspective. extensive study on the impact of the different methods used to control vascular wilt in agave caused by the Fusarium complex. Main findings. The analysis of the information allowed us to identify the most used control methods for wilting in agave and other crops of agricultural importance, among which are: silica, ozone, essential oils, acid water, mycorrhizas, nanoparticles, salicylic acid, extracts vegetables, and biocontrol by antagonist agents (Trichoderma and Bacillus), where the latter appear reported in 33% of the documents reviewed. Implications. Inescapably, in studies on agave wilt caused by the Fusarium fungus, the possible action of a pathogenic complex formed by two or more species of this genus must be considered and for its control management, already proven strategies must be applied. Conclusions. The use of antagonist agents and plant extracts can be applied to manage wilt caused by the Fusarium complex in agave and other crops, with high control efficiency. Furthermore, these methods turn out to be an ecological, sustainable and effective strategy. 
INFOGRAPHICS AS A MEANS OF COMMUNICATING AND DISSEMINATING TECHNOLOGIES IN SMALL-SCALE DAIRY FARMS FROM CENTRAL MEXICO
Authors: Martínez-Álvarez Gabriela , Arriaga-Jordán Carlos Manuel , Blanco-Penedo Isabel , Martínez-García Carlos Galdino
Published: February 2025

Background. The information and communication technologies are considered important for the rapid and efficient communication and dissemination of information among farmers, which can facilitate the diffusion of technologies. Objective. To identify the most relevant technologies to dairy farmers and to analyse farmers’ perception of the information contained in the infographics shared via WhatsApp™. Methodology. To collect the data, a questionnaire was applied to 108 dairy farmers from central Mexico. Farmers were grouped using multivariate statistics such as factor and cluster analysis. The four most important technologies to farmers were identified and infographics of maize silage, artificial insemination (AI), concentrate feeding, and heat-service were designed and distributed via WhatsApp™™. A Chi-Square test was conducted to analysed the dichotomous responses about farmers’ perception of receiving and sending infographics via WhatsApp™. The infographics were also evaluated using a five-point Likert type scale and Kruskal-Wallis test was used to analyse the data. Results. Four factors that explain 73.3% of the cumulative variance were identified. Four groups were identified. Group 1 had the largest farm size, group 2 had the most available family labour, group 3 had the youngest farmers with better schooling, and group 4 had the highest level of technical assistance. Farmers in groups 1 and 2 found the infographics on maize silage and AI to be informative and well-understood. Farmers in group 3 found the concentrate feeding infographic to be informative, but 73% reported that pH and ruminal acidity were terms difficult to understand. Meanwhile, 87% of farmers in group 4 found the heat-service infographic to be unimportant, but easy to comprehend. Implications. The research contributed to identifying the usefulness of infographics in communicating information on technologies important to farmers. It also identified areas of interest achieved through their use in extension services.  Conclusions. It is concluded that the infographics and WhatsApp™ are very useful tools for sharing information and communication of technologies. Therefore, the combination of these tools could improve extension services for dairy farmers in rural areas. 
LIGNOCELLULOLYTIC ACTIVITY OF Ganoderma spp. STRAINS ISOLATED FROM THE CENTRAL REGION OF VERACRUZ, MEXICO
Authors: Hernández-González Stephanie , Guzmán-López Oswaldo , Mendoza-Cervantes Guillermo
Published: February 2025

Background. Fungi of the genus Ganoderma cause white rot of wood in forest trees and trees of economic importance due to the variety of lignocellulolytic enzymes they produce, which may be widely applied for environmental, food production, and biotechnological purposes, among others. Methodology. Fourteen strains of the genus Ganoderma isolated from the central region of Veracruz were studied. Qualitative assays were conducted in Petri dishes to determine the production of cellulase, laccase, and peroxidase enzymes in media with CMC, ABTS, and Azure B, respectively. Activity indexes were calculated according to the formation of discoloration and oxidation halos. Five strains with significant activity were selected, which were used for the quantitative determination of cellulase, laccase, lignin peroxidase, and manganese peroxidase activities using crude extracts obtained from liquid cultures in flasks with minimal medium by spectrophotometric assays with CMC, ABTS, Azure B, and manganese sulfate as reaction substrates. Results. The qualitative assays showed cellulase and laccase activity but not peroxidase activity in the studied strains. The quantitative assays showed cellulase, laccase, and lignin peroxidase activity but not manganese peroxidase activity, where laccase activity was the most relevant. The strains G. weberianum GV26 and Ganoderma sp. GV11 showed the highest laccase production on the 16th day of culture at 27±1 °C, with 102.8 and 106.2 U/L, respectively. Implications. The strains with significant enzymatic activities are candidates for further studies of optimization, purification, and bioremediation of recalcitrant xenobiotic compounds. Conclusion. The strains Ganoderma GV11 and GV26 are a potential source of lignocellulolytic enzymes that could be applied in biotechnological processes.
EFECTO DE LA BIOFERTILIZACIÓN DEL CULTIVO DE NOPAL VERDURA (Opuntia ficus-indica) SOBRE VARIABLES FISICOQUÍMICAS, FITOQUÍMICAS Y MORFOLÓGICAS Y SU RELACIÓN CON LA PRODUCCIÓN DE BIOMASA
Authors: Ortiz-Rodriguez Ruy , Galvan-Aguilar Manuel , Lopez-Rodriguez Manuel , Sánchez Rosa Elena Pérez , Luna-Cruz Alfonso , Ordaz-Ocho Gerardo
Published: February 2025

Background. The nopal is a plant that adapts to various agroecosystems. Its nutritional and nutraceutical characteristics make it important for human and animal consumption. New strategies are required to increase its production and nutritional qualities. Objective. To determine the effect of biofertilization (inoculation of Pseudomonas sp., Enterobacter sp., and Paenibacillus sp.) of the vegetable nopal (VN; O. ficus-indica) crop on morphology, physicochemical and phytochemical composition and its relationship with biomass production (BP). Methodology. The research was carried out in a plot with an area of 750 m2 divided into four blocks, each with five treatments (n= 50 VN plants/treatment). The treatments (T) were: T1, chemical fertilizer; T2, bovine compost; T3, chemical fertilizer plus bioinoculant; T4, bovine compost plus bioinoculant and T5, Control (plants without fertilizer). The physicochemical and phytochemical composition, morphology, and crude protein (CP) of cladodes by treatment and harvest were evaluated (two harvests, with an interval of 45 days between each one). The information was analyzed using fixed effects models and principal component analysis (PCA). The differences between treatments were determined by the least squares means test at α<0.05. Results. Treatment effect (p<0.001) was found on physicochemical and phytochemical composition and morphology. The ether extract and total phenols were not affected by the treatment (p>0.05). Dry matter (DM) was lower (p<0.05) in the T4 (9.9%). PC showed higher values in the T1 (p<0.05): 9.3%. Total flavonoids were higher (p<0.05) in the T1 (1.29 mg EQ/g) and T4 (1.20 mg EQ/g). Antioxidant activity was lower (p<0.05) in the T3 and T2: 11.9 and 12.3%, respectively. In morphology, T5 presented lower values (p>0.05). The highest BP, according to the PCA, was observed in the T2 (24.1 kg/harvest) and, this BP was explained by two components (p<0.001): Component 1 (PC, FC and, cladode width) and Component 2 (DM). Implications. The findings of this work serve as a basis for future research aimed at maximizing the production of nopal vegetables - grown in low-fertility and clayey soils - through biofertilization. Conclusion. Soil fertilization with bovine compost (T2) is a viable strategy to increase the CP of VN, due to the improvement of the physicochemical, phytochemical, and morphological indicators, which contribute to the increase in the BP of this nopal cultivated in clayey soils with low fertility.
SYNERGISTIC POTENTIAL OF GRAFTING AND COPPER NANOPARTICLES IN TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicum L.) HYBRIDS WITH DEFICIT IRRIGATION
Authors: Tamayo-Ruiz Luis Eduardo , Neri-Ramírez Efraín , Cabrera-de La Fuente Marcelino , Rocandio-Rodríguez Mario , Moreno-Ramírez Yolanda Del Rocío , Delgado-Martínez Rafael
Published: February 2025

Background: Tomatoes, as a nutraceutical food abundant in vitamins and antioxidants, play a significant role in reducing the risk of various diseases. Integrating advanced agricultural practices, such as using nanoparticles instead of traditional fertilizers, alongside techniques like grafting and deficit irrigation, offers a promising approach to improving their overall quality. Nevertheless, addressing the challenge of water scarcity remains a critical concern in modern agriculture. Objective: To evaluate the growth, yield, and fruit quality of grafted tomato hybrids under deficit irrigation conditions, along with the application of copper nanoparticles. Methodology: This research analyzes the effect of grafting, grafting + 100 ppm CuNPs (copper nanoparticles), and 100 ppm CuNPs on the growth, yield, and quality of Saladette-type tomato hybrids (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Aquiles, Cuauhtémoc, Mesías, and Moctezuma under deficit irrigation (DI) conditions, DI75, and DI50. The variables included plant height (PH), stem diameter (SD), leaf area (LA), average fruit weight (AFW), total fruit weight (TFW), and water use efficiency (WUE). The general fruit quality parameters were polar diameter (PD), equatorial diameter (ED), fruit firmness (FF), total soluble solids (TSS) content, β-carotene, and lycopene content. Results: The Aquiles hybrid achieved a remarkable AFW. The Cuauhtémoc hybrid showed higher β-carotene and lycopene contents. Grafted plants promoted higher AFW, TFW, WUE, and FF. The use of CuNPs induced a higher TSS content, β-carotene, and lycopene. The DI50 affected PH, but WUE was higher without TFW changes, increasing TSS and lycopene content. Implications: The loss of fruit quality in grafted tomato plants is compensated using CuNPs and deficit irrigation. Conclusion: Grafting is a highly effective method for increasing tomato yield, while the application of CuNPs significantly enhances the fruit's internal quality. Furthermore, employing deficit irrigation at 50% (DI50) maximizes water use efficiency, improving specific quality attributes without negatively impacting overall yield.
Juridical Analysis of The Duties and Authority of A Notary in Legal Consequences Of Divorce Related to Making a Deed of Distribution of Property Together
Authors: Sipahutar Theresia , Pakpahan Elvira Fitriyani , Azharuddin Azharuddin
Published: February 2025

Relating to the role of the Notary in property matters in Divorce In the case, joint property means that the Notary has legal standing to be able to separate and provide protection for assets whichever is considered joint or deemed property as inherited assets for both parties, the Notary has a role important in determining the status and distribution of assets within divorce The legal research method used in this research is empirical juridical research and yu Legal research menthods used in This research is normative juridical and empirical juridical research is research carried out or aimed only at written regulations and conducting research related to the implementation of the law within Community through interviews with the nature of descriptive analysis research is a menthod that functions to describe or give description of the object under study. The data source used is data primary and secondary with quantitative data analysis. The results of this research are The role of a notary in the separation of joint assets due to divorce is related with the authority of a Notary in making authentic deeds relating to agreement on the separation of joint assets as a result of a divorce, the authority to make a deed This authentication is the authority of the Notary as regulated in Law No. 30 of 2004 concerning Notary Positions Implementing the Priciple of Justice In the process of separating joint assets due to divorce, it is carried out by a mechanism for sharing joint assets that focuses on equal rights Before the law, the division of assets itself is not based on contributions who is the biggest in marriage as long as it is not determined otherwise in agreement. In the event of a divorce, the assets are divided in half evenly based on applicable laws.
William Weber Coblentz: American Physicist and Pioneer of Infrared Spectroscopy
Authors: Workman Jerome
Published: February 2025

W. W. Coblentz was one of the preeminent researchers in the field of infrared spectroscopy with work spanning a broad range of physics, chemistry, spectroscopic theory, instrumentation, applications, and sample handling. The Coblentz Society was established in his name in 1954 by Norman E. Wright and Van Zandt Williams.
From Classical Regression to AI and Beyond: The Chronicles of Calibration in Spectroscopy: Part I
Authors: Workman Jerome , Mark Howard
Published: February 2025

The analysis of chemical data has undergone a profound transformation, from early basic statistical methods to the modern era of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). This progression is particularly evident in the field of spectroscopy, where multivariate analysis techniques, such as classical regression, principal component analysis (PCA), and partial least squares (PLS), laid the foundation for today’s more advanced or automated ML calibration modeling techniques. This “Chemometrics in Spectroscopy” column traces the historical and technical development of these methods, emphasizing their application in calibrating spectrophotometers for predicting measured sample chemical or physical properties—particularly in near-infrared (NIR), infrared (IR), Raman, and atomic spectroscopy—and explores how AI and deep learning are reshaping the spectroscopic landscape. In this two-part series, we take a look back into the history of chemometrics (Part I) then peer into the future for an estimation of where chemometrics might be going (Part II).
From Wind to Whales: Potential Hydrodynamic Impacts of Offshore Wind Energy on Nantucket Shoals Regional Ecology
Authors:   Old Dominion University, Hofmann Eileen , Carpenter Jeffrey , Chen Qin , Kohut Josh , Merrick Richard , Meyer-Gutbrod Erin , Nowacek Douglas , Raghukumar Kaustubha , Record Nicholas , Oskvig Kelly
Published: February 2025

The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a committee in June 2023 to assess the potential hydrodynamic and ecological impacts from offshore wind energy development in the Nantucket Shoals region, with particular attention to impacts on the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) that forages on zooplankton aggregations in the region. The assessment suggested that the effects of offshore wind energy development will be difficult to distinguish from the effects of natural variability and climate change in this region. The Consensus Study Report recommendations highlight observational and modeling studies that will advance understanding of potential hydrodynamic effects and impacts on the ecology of the region. A subsequent workshop provided guidance on observational needs and approaches for a field monitoring program to advance model capability to simulate effects of offshore wind energy development on Nantucket Shoals hydrodynamics and ecology. Observational and modeling programs implemented for the Nantucket Shoals region will inform other regions of the US East Coast continental shelf that have been designated for offshore wind energy development.
La nueva gestión pública en el registro civil de Yucatán
Authors: Acosta Espadas Néstor Iran , Colli Pinto Juan De Dios
Published: February 2025

La administración pública requiere comprenderse como un sistema abierto que permite la innovación para su mejora continua, reconociendo problemas existentes y construir nuevas alternativas de acción guiadas a la eficiencia de los procedimientos. En Yucatán el registro civil del estado ha sido una institución que realiza diversos trámites, entre ellas, el registro extemporáneo de nacimiento, procedimiento que ha tenido diversas controversias en su implementación desde su construcción. Este trabajo permitirá evaluar este programa público con el objetivo de identificar las áreas de oportunidad internas como externas a la institución, a través del análisis de su construcción jurídica, operativa y las experiencias de los usuarios beneficiados de esta política pública durante el año 2023. Para ello a través del análisis documental, entrevistas semiestructuras y encuestas permitieron conocer dichos aspectos a mejorar esta política pública ante un entorno social en constante cambio.
Analisis Pendekatan Objektif pada Cerpen “Aku dan Dia” Karya Putu Ayub
Authors: Fahira Adelina
Published: February 2025

This research aims to analyze the short story "Aku and Dia" by Putu Ayub using an objective approach. The research method used by researchers is descriptive qualitative research. The data source used is the short story "Aku and Dia" by Putu Ayub in the short story collection "Me, He, and They". The data collection technique used in this research is the reading and note-taking technique. Based on the results of data analysis, intrinsic elements were found in the form of theme, point of view, plot/plot, setting, characters and characterization, language style and message.
Analisis Cerpen “Jangan Salahkan Rahim Ibuku” Karya Fitryani Lail Menggunakan Pendekatan Objektif
Authors: Lismawati Lismawati
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the intrinsic elements in the short story Jangan Salahkan Rahim Ibuku by Fitryani Lail using an objective approach. The research method applied in this analysis is a descriptive qualitative method. The data source for this research is the short story Jangan Salahkan Rahim Ibuku by Fitryani Lail. The data collection techniques used in this research include reading and note-taking methods. The data analysis technique employed is the content analysis of the short story Jangan Salahkan Rahim Ibuku by Fitryani Lail. The results of the study reveal intrinsic elements such as the theme, characters and characterization, point of view, plot, setting, language style, and moral message.
Analisis Ekspresif Lirik Lagu “Rayuan Perempuan Gila” Karya Nadin Amizah: Pendekatan Pragmatik
Authors: Mutia Rahmah
Published: February 2025

This research analyzes the lyrics of the song "Rayuan Perempuan Gila" by Nadin Amizah using an expressive and pragmatic approach. The expressive approach focuses on expressing the songwriter's emotions, feelings and personal views, while the pragmatic approach emphasizes the communication function of the lyrics to the listener. The research was conducted using qualitative descriptive methods with literature study techniques and analysis of illocutionary speech acts. The research results show that the lyrics of this song contain various types of speech acts, namely assertive, directive, commissive, expressive and declarative. Assertive speech acts are used to emphasize the truth, directive to ask for a response from the listener, commissive to express promises or commitments, expressive to express emotions such as fear, and declarative to create new meaning through specific naming. Through this speech act, interesting communication is created between the author and the listener, so that the moral message about the importance of loving oneself and understanding the dynamics of social relationships is conveyed well. This research contributes to understanding how song lyrics can be a medium for self-expression.
Analisis Ekspresif Lirik Lagu “untuk Perempuan yang Sedang Dalam Pelukan” Karya Payung Teduh : Pendekatan Pragmatik
Authors: Annisa Dinda Khairani Nasution
Published: February 2025

Song lyrics are often a channel for poets to express a variety of emotions, from love and happiness to sadness and anger. Song lyrics are also an expression of feelings by poets based on their personal experiences. The song lyrics that will be studied in this study are the song "Perempuan yang Sedang dalam Peluk" by Payung Teduh which is an expression of feelings of calm and anxiety experienced and felt by Mohammad Istiqomah towards life for his family which is his responsibility as a head of the family. Through an expressive and pragmatic approach, the researcher wants to explore how feelings of love and the complexity of relationships can be reflected in this work, as well as the life experiences that underlie it as objects of study using an expressive analysis of the pragmatic approach. By using the pragmatic theory framework of speech acts, this study analyzes how word choice, sentence structure, and social context contribute to creating emotional effects on listeners. The data for this study is an analysis of illocutionary speech acts in the lyrics of the song "Perempuan yang Sedang dalam Peluk" by Payung Teduh with documentation data collection techniques,content analysis techniques. Then the data sources in this study use secondary data sources. The results of this study indicate that there are five types of illocutionary speech acts found in the lyrics of the song "Perempuan yang Sedang dalam Pelukan", consisting of two types of assertive speech acts and three types of expressive speech acts.
Keterlibatan Orang Tua dalam Pendidikan di Jepang
Authors: Hanifa Zahara  , Mislaini Mislaini  , Hayatul Mardhiyah
Published: February 2025

Each nation has a different education system in each country, according to the cultural values ​​of the region. To see the character of a nation, it is necessary to see how children's education is based on the cultural values ​​it adheres to. And Japan is known as a nation with discipline, hard work, and independence that is educated from an early age. The nature of the Japanese people becomes like that because it is formed through the way parents in Japan educate their children in the family environment. This study aims to reveal the system or way parents in Japan educate their children. The length of this study is important when considering the fact that Japan has now become a developed country and has strong economic stability and security. The role of character that shapes the mental attitude of the Japanese people is an important factor. The position and function of the family in the character education of the Japanese people as the leading sector. Parents as role models for their children and parents are the first madrasah for their children, in introducing and instilling the values ​​of empathy, discipline, ethics.
AGN1 local osteo-enhancement procedure for treatment of contralateral proximal femur bone loss in post-menopausal osteoporosis during acute hip fracture repair with two-year follow-up
Authors: Fang Christian , Fang Evan , Yee Dennis King-Hang , Lau Tak-Wing , Cheung Jake , Leung Frankie
Published: February 2025

Purpose: AGN1 local osteo-enhancement procedure (LOEP) is an emerging surgical treatment intended to address the pathology of osteoporosis of the hip by increasing mechanical strength. This prospective single-centre study assessed the first cases in which AGN1 LOEP was performed on contralateral, unfractured hips during the same operative session as index hip fracture surgery. Methods: The study was designed to enrol up to 20 post-menopausal women older than 65 who had recently suffered a hip fragility fracture requiring surgical repair. Immediately following fracture repair, the femoral enhancement site was prepared and filled with AGN1, a triphasic and osteoconductive implant material that is resorbed and replaced with bone in situ. Patients followed the standard care map for geriatric hip fracture both in hospital and post-discharge. Patient demographics and procedural data were collected, including peri-operative adverse events (AEs) and the additional operation time needed for AGN1 LOEP. Results: A cohort of 13 patients were treated with AGN1 LOEP. The treatment, including patient repositioning, increased the operation time by an average of 24.9 minutes. The length of hospital stay and time to weight bearing were not affected by LOEP. None of the AEs reported showed a causal relationship with the AGN1 LOEP device or treatment. There was one death due to ischaemic heart disease and unrelated to the study material. Serial X-rays demonstrated complete implant material resorption and new bone formation in all patients by 12 months. Conclusion: Our study suggests that AGN1 LOEP is feasible and well tolerated as a concomitant, surgical treatment of the contralateral hip in patients undergoing surgery to treat a first hip fracture. LOEP treatment altered neither the treatment nor the rehabilitation pathways for patients. Promising findings support the continued use and further clinical investigation of AGN1 LOEP as a treatment option for patients at risk of a secondary contralateral hip fracture. KEY WORDS: Osteoporosis, femoral strength, local osteo-enhancement procedure (LOEP), bone mineral density.
Analyzing Student Performance in Connection with Learning Disorders and Extracurricular Activities in Foreign Language Classes
Authors: Hegedűs Roland , Sebestyén Krisztina
Published: February 2025

In our study, we investigate the academic performances of students with atypical developmental pathways (dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia) as compared to students without these disorders. Specifically, we consider how their performance is influenced by participation in classes with varying curricula and by their family background. To do this, we analyze data from the Hungarian National Competency Measurement 2019, tenth grade (83,751 students), of whom 1,515 students had one or more learning disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia). The students were enrolled in the standard curriculum, in intensive foreign language learning experiences, or in an increased number of lessons. We conducted a secondary analysis of the SPSS by creating two- and three-dimensional ANOVA tables and cross-tabulation analysis. Family background is examined using a central complex variable created from several variables by the Hungarian Education Office. Our results show that learning disabled students enrolled in a foreign language class have higher competence performance scores in both reading comprehension and mathematics than learning disabled students enrolled in a standard curriculum class, but lower than those enrolled in a class with an increased number of lessons; the same pattern is seen in participation in extracurricular activities. It seems that higher-achieving students enroll in advanced level foreign language training, but participants in advanced level training in other subjects are able to achieve even higher results, which may be due to family background. Different learning disorders affect student performance, but overall, the order set up based on student performance in classes with different curricula is the same for students with typical and atypical development.
Innovation in the Final Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (Report Cards): The Process of Change and Its Impacts on School Practice
Authors: Grombířová Julie , Kratochvílová Jana
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we examine the development of a change process in implementing a new approach to the final assessment of student learning outcomes (report cards) in the Czech Republic. The study investigates the development and impacts of the implementation process in primary and lower secondary school. The qualitative research investigation, conducted through repeated interviews with 23 teachers and school leadership, showed that after a year and a half of working with the innovative report card, it had been accepted by teachers in primary school and had significantly influenced the culture of teaching and learning. There was a gradual transformation of the student assessment and self-assessment system and a more profound interconnection between formative and summative assessment. For now, lower secondary school teachers have rejected the innovative report card, although the culture of teaching and learning has been positively influenced.
Representing the oath of Joseph Bringas in Theophanes Continuatus VI
Authors: Buyukyuksel Nedim Michael Gery
Published: February 2025

The article focuses on a particular passage in Theophanes Continuatus which relates an oath imposed by Constantine VII just before his death on his minister Joseph Bringas to guard his son and heir Romanos II. The discussion reviews the debates around the redaction of the Book VI where this passage appears, the political context of Romanos II’s reign as it is presented in the Book VI and compares this passage with the representation of oaths in a selection of historiographic sources from the 10th and 11th centuries. Through these considerations, it is proposed first that this passage poses anomalies that call into question the legal nature of this oath, and second that the inclusion of the reference to an oath may have had a particular legitimizing function, not for the emperor, but rather for his ministers and Bringas in particular. This could indicate the presence of political tensions prevalent under Romanos II which could have opposed Bringas to other groups in the immediate political entourage, perhaps those that lost their positions with the change of regime.
Mind, intellect, and thought(s)
Authors: Petrov Ivan P.
Published: February 2025

The aim of this paper is to investigate the Medieval (South) Slavonic reception of Greek vocabulary relating to certain noetic terms (i.e. ‘mind’, ‘intellect’, ‘thought’). This lexical layer was particularly important for parts of the Patristic literature such as the monastic writings. Its diachronic semantic development is interesting not only because it relates to anthropological understandings of the human being, but also because of its relations to classical and post-classical Greek thought and its reception in the Christian milieu. The paper tries to outline the reception of these ideas through their translation in Old Church Slavonic from the 10th and 11th centuries, and then in the later period. As a beginning, a short diachronic overview of the semantics of each of the researched lexical units is provided. Then, the Slavonic equivalents are presented first in the most ancient Cyrillo-Methodian translations, then those accomplished in the First Bulgarian State, and finally the translation decisions attested in the texts of the later period, 13th–14th centuries.
IMPLEMENTASI JARINGAN VPN METODE L2TP SEBAGAI JARINGAN PENUNJANG PEKERJA LAPANGAN PT ALBANY CORONA LESTARI CABANG CIREBON
Authors: Apan Apriyadi  , Faisal Akbar  , Mukidin
Published: February 2025

PT Albany Corona Lestari merupakan anak perusahaan dari PT Indomarco Prismatama yang berfokus pada support toko Indomaret dalam hal kelistrikan, jaringan, perangkat keras, dan pelatihan karyawan toko. PT Albany Corona Lestari memiliki pekerja di kantor dan lapangan. Dalam bekerja, pekerja lapangan berpatokan pada website Complaint Online untuk memeriksa daftar komplain yang masuk, dan ESS (Employe Self Service) untuk absen, input izin, dan cuti. Permasalahan dalam akses ke website Complain Online dan ESS menjadi penghambat dalam bekerja, karena website hanya tersedia dalam jaringan lokal kantor dan jaringan lokal toko Indomaret, sehingga tidak dapat diakses melalui jaringan publik (internet). Masalah tersebut dapat diatasi dengan menggunakan VPN (Virtual Private Network) agar perangkat pekerja lapangan seperti laptop dan smartphone dapat mengaksesjaringan lokal kantor dan membuka website Complaint Online dan ESS (Employe Self Service) dari mana saja dan kapan saja. VPN yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) dengan ditambah IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) sebagai keamanan tambahan. Jaringan VPN L2TP yang telah terpasang dianalisa dengan parameter Quality of Service (Qos) untuk menilai Throuhput, Delay, Jitter, dan Packet Loss. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah koneksi VPN yang stabil dan aman serta mendapatkan nilai Quality of Service yang baik.
ABSTRACT
PT Albany Corona Lestari is a subsidiary of PT Indomarco Prismatama which focuses on Indomaret store support in terms of electricity, network, hardware, and store employees. PT Albany Corona Lestari has workers in the office and field. In working, field workers rely on the Complaint Online website to check the list of incoming complaints, and ESS (Employe Self Service) for absences, input permits, and leave. Problems in accessing the Complain Online and ESS websites are an obstacle in working, because the website is only available in the local office network and the local Indomaret store network, so it cannot be accessed via the public network (internet). This problem can be overcome by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) so that field worker devices such as laptops and smartphones can access the local office network and open the Complaint Online and ESS (Employe Self Service) websites from anywhere and anytime. The VPN used in this study is L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) with the addition of IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) as additional security. The installed L2TP VPN network is analyzed with Quality of Service (Qos) parameters to assess Throuhput, Delay, Jitter, and Packet Loss. The results of this study are a stable and secure VPN connection and get a good Quality of Service value.
Advanced Machine Learning Models for Accurate Kidney Cancer Classification Using CT Images
Authors: Kadhim Dhuha Abdalredha , Mohammed Mazin Abed
Published: February 2025

Kidney cancer, particularly renal cell carcinoma (RCC), poses significant challenges in early and accurate diagnosis due to the complexity of tumor characteristics in computerized tomography (CT) images. Traditional diagnostic approaches often struggle with variability in data and lack the precision required for effective clinical decision-making. This study aims to develop and evaluate machine learning (ML) models for the accurate classification of kidney cancer using CT images, focusing on improving diagnostic precision and addressing potential challenges of overfitting and dataset heterogeneity. Two ML models, Support Vector Machines (SVM) and Multi-Layer Perceptrons (MLP), were employed for classification. Key attribute extraction techniques, including grayscale-level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM) and Gabor filters, were utilized to capture texture and structural features of CT images. Data normalization and preprocessing ensured consistency and enhanced model reliability. The SVM model achieved an accuracy of 93%, while the MLP model demonstrated superior performance with a 99.64% accuracy rate. These results highlight the MLP model's ability to capture complex patterns in the data. However, the exceptional accuracy of the MLP model raises concerns about potential overfitting, warranting further evaluation on more diverse datasets. This study underscores the potential of ML techniques, particularly MLP, in enhancing the accuracy of kidney cancer diagnosis. Integrating such advanced ML models into clinical workflows could significantly improve patient outcomes.
Encrypting Text Messages via Iris Recognition and Gaze Tracking Technology
Authors: Hussien Sura Abed Sarab , Abed Basim Najim Al-din , Ibrahim Kamaran Adil
Published: February 2025

This study explores the integration of eye-tracking technology, specifically the gaze point (GP3) eye tracker, to develop a novel encryption and decryption model that leverages an individual's unique eye patterns as a cryptographic key. This research addresses the critical problem of balancing user-friendly encryption mechanisms with robust security. This study aims to design a gaze-based encryption system that uses the eye's binary matrix as a dynamic encryption key. The methodology involves capturing an eye image, converting it into a binary matrix, and using the extracted matrix to generate a unique iris key (IK) applied to encrypt and decrypt text messages on the basis of gaze interaction. This study evaluates the proposed approach against metrics such as encryption and decryption time, key entropy, and resilience to cryptanalysis. The results demonstrate that the system achieves high levels of security, with the iris key offering sufficient randomness and robustness against brute-force attacks. The gaze-based mechanism reveals hidden text when the user interacts with specific characters, enhancing privacy. The proposed model integrates biometric authentication with real-time encryption, setting a foundation for future applications in secure communication systems. The proposed model provides safe, user-centric encryption and addresses key management challenges while harnessing the potential of gaze-based interaction.