bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tingkat Kebahagiaan Pada Ibu Rumah Tangga Ditinjau dari Persepsi Istri Terhadap Dukungan Sosial yang Diberikan Suami dan Stres Pengasuhan
Authors: Cahyadi Andi , Leylasari Herdina Tyas
Published: January 2025

Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh signifikansi dukungan sosial suami dan stres pengasuhan terhadap tingkat kebahagiaan istri. Pendekatan kuantitatif dengan analisis regresi digunakan sebagai metode penelitian. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan meliputi skala pengukuran kebahagiaan, dukungan sosial suami, dan stres pengasuhan. Hasil pengujian hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa dukungan sosial suami memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap tingkat kebahagiaan istri (p < 0,05), hal tersebut sesuai dengan prediksi penelitian. Sedangkan, hipotesis kedua terkait dengan adanya pengaruh negatif stres pengasuhan terhadap kebahagiaan istri dinyatakan ditolak, karena tidak ditemukan bukti empiris yang mendukungnya (p > 0,05). Analisis regresi berganda mengindikasikan bahwa baik dukungan sosial suami maupun stres pengasuhan secara bersama-sama berkontribusi secara signifikan terhadap variasi dalam tingkat kebahagiaan istri (p < 0,05). Koefisien determinasi (R²) menunjukkan bahwa variabel-variabel independen tersebut mampu menjelaskan sekitar 15,2% dari total varians dalam variabel dependen, dengan sisanya dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain yang tidak dimasukkan dalam model.
Relasi Pertemanan Sesama Anak Telantar di Panti Sosial
Authors: Pramesta Tiara Laras , Iranda Agung , Hafizah Nurul
Published: January 2025

Anak telantar yang tinggal di dalam panti sosial akan terpisah dari orang tua maupun keluarganya. Hal ini membuat anak telantar lebih banyak membangun relasi dengan orang-orang di lingkungan panti. Salah satu bentuk relasi yang terjalin pada anak telantar ialah relasi pertemanan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran dan faktor yang memengaruhi relasi pertemanan sesama anak telantar dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) dan teknik pengumpulan data wawancara mendalam. Data dianalisis menggunakan Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Partisipan penelitian ini berjumlah 5 orang anak telantar dan 1 orang pekerja sosial sebagai significant others. Gambaran dari relasi pertemanan sesama anak telantar terdiri dari adaptasi, kesamaan, kebersamaan, hubungan timbal balik, kedekatan, dan perilaku negatif. Sedangkan, faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi adalah teknologi, karakteristik individu, daerah asal, prioritas, dan lokasi asrama. Seluruh partisipan menunjukkan gambaran relasi pertemanan dan faktor-faktor yang memengaruhinya.
ANALYZING SOCIAL MEDIA SENTIMENT TOWARD SPECIFIC COMMODITIES FOR FORECASTING PRICE MOVEMENTS IN COMMODITY MARKETS
Authors: Mariono Mariono , Syaharuddin Syaharuddin , Ashraf Sameer , Fadugba Sunday Emmanuel
Published: January 2025

This study adopts a systematic literature review to analyze social media sentiment towards specific commodities to enhance the accuracy of price movement forecasts in commodity markets. Drawing from the field of applied mathematics, the research gathered literature from Scopus, DOAJ, and Google Scholar databases, covering publications from 2014 to 2024. A rigorous search strategy yielded 66 journal articles, with 30 being selected for their close relevance to keywords such as "social media sentiment," "commodity markets," and "price forecasting." Results indicate that social media sentiment significantly influences commodity prices, with particular variations based on commodity type and geographical context. Specific sentiment factors—especially intensity, polarity, and timing—were found to have a pronounced impact on price dynamics, with sentiment polarity being particularly influential in volatile markets. Additionally, advanced analytical methods, like Bayesian Dynamic Linear Models and LSTM neural networks, enhance predictive accuracy when applied to sentiment analysis in this context. These findings underscore the value of social media sentiment in refining forecasting models, while also highlighting gaps in understanding regional sentiment variations and their effects on different commodity types. By synthesizing these insights, this study emphasizes the importance of considering social media sentiment for more accurate price predictions and identifies key areas for future research to explore the multifaceted impacts of sentiment in commodity markets.
SOLVING CUTTING STOCK PROBLEM USING PATTERN GENERATION METHOD ON 2-DIMENSIONAL STOCK
Authors: Hasbiyati Ihda , Latifa Indri , Rahman Abdul , Ahriyati Ahriyati , Gamal Moh Danil Hendry
Published: January 2025

This article discusses the solution of the 2-dimensional stock cutting problem using the Branch and Bound modified pattern generation method. The pattern generation method will produce a feasible cutting pattern matrix which is then converted into a mathematical model with a linear program equation with an objective function to minimize the use of initial stock materials. The research is a case study located at the Handal Karya Buana Store which is engaged in cutting glass of different sizes, thicknesses and types of glass. In this case, 3 types of initial stock will be used with the same thickness, and type but have different area sizes, and one of the consumer demand data will be used, namely 3 types of requests with different sizes and many requests. By using the pattern generator method, 10 cutting patterns are generated with each different cutting residue. By using the simplex method, the optimal solution is obtained for the amount of initial stock needed, the pattern used and the remaining cuts produced. So using the pattern generator method can produce a feasible cutting pattern, and can be used as an alternative to solve the stock cutting problem.
FRACTIONAL-ORDER MODEL OF THE DRUG USER TRANSMISSION
Authors: Izzati Indah Nurun , Fatmawati Fatmawati , Alfiniyah Cicik
Published: January 2025

Drug abuse poses significant challenges to public health and socio-economic stability worldwide. Narcotics, which are psychotropic compounds, are typically used for treating specific medical conditions. Currently, many individuals abuse drugs outside of the function of treatment. This misuse leads to central nervous system disorders, resulting in significant mental and behavioral health issues. In this article, we discuss a fractional-order mathematical model for the transmission of drug users with fractional-order α∈ (0,1]. We employ fractional-order differential equations using the Caputo derivative approach to model the transmission dynamics. We analyze the local stability of drug-free and endemic equilibrium points and calculate the basic reproduction number (). Our analysis indicates that the drug-free equilibrium is locally asymptotically stable when , while the endemic equilibrium is stable when . We implement a numerical scheme to simulate the fractional-order model, illustrating the theoretical findings.
Preparation and Characterization of Biochar from Coconut Shell Biomass Activated Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
Authors: Safitri Diana Zahra , Umairoh Sarah , Sirait Martin Saut Hamonangan , Siregar Ecclesia , Aritonang Olo Imanuel , Khairahma Khairahma
Published: January 2025

Biochar made from coconut shell biomass contains constituent elements such as, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Sr, Ag, Cd, Zr, Br, and Rb. Where the largest components in this biochar are Potassium (K) of 2.17% and Aluminum (Al) of 1.51% and the presence of C-H and C-O groups with the presence of carbon,  and has an amorphous material structure. After activation, the constituent components undergo an increase and chemical activation using KOH opens the pores and increases the surface area of biochar, thereby increasing its adsorption and reactivity capacity.
Moderasi Beragama dalam Kearifan Lokal
Authors: Tohari Achmad , Nafiuddin Aviv
Published: January 2025

This study emphasizes the importance of respecting localtraditions to achieve religious harmony by examining how the role oflocal traditions shapes harmony as an indicator of religiousmoderation. The form of this research is literature and includesqualitative research from books on religious moderation of theMinistry of Religious Affairs and periodicals such as researchjournals as data materials that are still related to the research topic.The results of the study indicate that local traditions have deepsignificance in the social context in Indonesia, acting as a glue forcultural identity, fostering harmony among diverse groups, andstrengthening a sense of togetherness among various ethnic andreligious groups.In strengthening harmony through tradition as anindicator of religious moderation, there are several approaches. First.Tolerance. Second. Respect for religious and cultural diversity. Third.Applying local traditional values. Fourth. Effective communication.Through these approaches, it is hoped that local traditions inIndonesia will not only reflect an extraordinary cultural richness, butalso contribute to the formation of social identity and harmonyamong religions.
Pengaruh Pengangguran dan Jumlah Penduduk Terhadap Kemiskinan di Provinsi Lampung 2018-2021
Authors: Abi Reza Alfikri  , Diva Okta Nadia  , Rama Harfi Ferdinan  , Misfi Laili Rohmi
Published: January 2025

Poverty is a problem that continues to be faced by both developed and developing countries. In developing countries with high population density, this problem is very difficult to overcome, because the increasing population not only has an impact on the economic sector, but also political instability. This research aims to determine the effect of unemployment and population on poverty in Lampung Province. This data was obtained from BPS publications for the 2019-2021 period. This research uses panel data regression analysis and produces that partially unemployment (X1) has no significant effect on poverty (Y). population (X2) has no effect on poverty (Y). Meanwhile, together, unemployment and population have no effect on poverty.
Pengaruh Tingkat Kesehatan dan Pengangguran Terhadap Kemiskinan di Lampung Tahun 2021-2023
Authors: Annisa Istikomah  , Yuyun Kartika Sari  , Vika Agustiyani  , Misfi Laili Rohmi
Published: January 2025

The aim of this research is to determine the impact of health and unemployment on poverty in Lampung Province.This data reformulation is based on the publication of BPS Pode 2021-2023. This research uses panel data regression analysis and shows that disability (PG) has a significant positive effect on poverty (KM), but health status (TK) has no effect on poverty (KM). On the other hand, the unemployment rate and population influence poverty.
Analisis Determinan Makroekonomi Inflasi dan Konsumsi Rumah Tangga terhadap Penerimaan Pajak Pertambahan Nilai (PPN) dan Pajak Penjualan atas Barang Mewah (PPnBM) di Indonesia
Authors: Ilham Febri Budiman
Published: January 2025

This article identifies and examines the determinants of state revenue in the taxation sector specifically on VAT and STLG in Indonesia. The main objective of this study is to analyze whether inflation and household consumption affect VAT and STLG revenues along with how much influence these determinants have. The type of research used is quantitative with descriptive statistical analysis methods. Techniques to analyze the effect of inflation and household consumption on VAT and STLG revenue variables used descriptive analysis, classical assumption tests and also multiple linear regression tests using statistical application platforms. The results of the research analysis identified that simultaneously, inflation and household consumption affect VAT and STLG revenues. So that if inflation and household consumption increase, then VAT and STLG revenues also increase, as well as in the opposite condition. The findings are in line with previous research, theories and hypotheses formulated.
VisuaLies: Towards a Classification of Misinfovis Situations
Authors: Aversa Elena , Mauri Michele
Published: January 2025

This paper presents VisuaLies, a workshop designed to engage citizens in identifying misleading information visualisations (Misinfovis). The workshop aims to validate and enhance the Classification of Misinfovis Situations (CMiS), a classification system for lay citizens to spot the formal characteristics of Misinfovis, which we call ‘Misinfovis Situations’. Conducted with participants of varying educational backgrounds, VisuaLies included activities to assess pre-existing knowledge, familiarise with Misinfovis concepts, classify Misinfovis examples and lead to an updated version of CMiS featuring fewer Situations with more accessible language. This study underscores the importance of involving lay people in recognising and describing Misinfovis with their own words to support the development of inclusive knowledge societies. Future iterations of VisuaLies aim to involve diverse audiences and refine feedback collection methods to further enhance the classification’s effectiveness.
Toward a Nature-Centered Design
Authors: Paoliello Carla , Li Beike , Metzdorf Elena
Published: January 2025

This conceptual paper critically examines the Human-Centered Design focus of Design Thinking and the Double Diamond methodology, highlighting their limitations in addressing global challenges. It advocates for an urgent paradigm shift toward Nature-Centered Design (NCD), a design process that prioritizes ecological sustainability and harmonious relationships with nature and non-humans, valuing nature’s wisdom over its resources and considering interconnected social, economic, and environmental factors. NCD envisions a future in which designers collaborate with non-human elements, challenging pre-settled hierarchies. It endorses a perspective, aligning the Symbiocene epoch concepts with Indigenous wisdom to foster empathy and respect for nature. In conclusion, other questions arise about society’s readiness for NCD and the transformative role of Design in shaping a sustainable future. The result is a statement about the significance of (re)connecting with nature, recognizing it as a fundamental pursuit for fostering a harmonious coexistence and cultivating a deeper understanding of the place of humans within the intricate web of life.
How Should Technology Follower Companies of Developing Countries Innovate Through Design Capability?
Authors: Manzakoğlu Bilgen Tuncer
Published: January 2025

Design capability and design management have been recognized as critical tools for innovation. Reviewing the significant themes in design capability and innovation, the Design Capability Model for Innovation has been put forward in 2022. This article explores the design capability of a technology follower company through the innovation process of a condensing boiler design by referring to this model. The company and the design process have been undertaken as a revelatory single case study stating causal explanations based on the theories. Design capability development of technology follower companies depends on their technological development path and business strategies that they follow in Global Value Chains (GVCs). Focusing on technology follower companies, this article provides a unique insight into the crucial role of design capability and design management in achieving design-driven innovation and also expands the perspective of business practices and academic research.
Design and Innovation: Where Do We Want to Play? Inquiry Into Some Design’s Strengths and Weaknesses in Innovation
Authors: Limani Marco
Published: January 2025

Innovation is a central topic in today’s unstable economic conditions. Several disciplines are participating in this conversation, but what would design’s role in this discussion? Designers with solid, productive thinking competencies developed around generalised horizontal skills could become central actors in this dialogue. However, design education seems to underestimate the importance of some business aspects of innovation. This study takes some evidence from an investigation with the Electrolux Professional’s design and innovation team to discuss the gap between current organisational innovation practices and the strengths and weaknesses of the design in this context. The inquiry suggests a potential opportunity for design in the innovation field. However, to seize it, the design discipline needs to reconsider its traditional company role and straighten its business competencies to guarantee adequate cooperation in innovation.
Learning and Teaching From and by Social Media. Instagram to Support Blended Learning Models
Authors: Linfante Vittorio , Manciaracina Andrea
Published: January 2025

The experimentation discussed in this article investigates the relationship between design studio teaching and visual social media. It implements an experiment on Instagram as a channel to build a “social” form of the augmented classroom. Technologies are considered here from different points of view both as a platform for interaction and sharing of information between teachers and students and among the students themselves, as a channel to support the different project phases and last but not least, as a creative stimulus. The research presents some results of ongoing experimentation within design courses on using a social platform, Instagram, as a channel to support teaching activities used as a highly visual medium, stimulated student learning and facilitated teaching through dialogue, engagement, and interaction.
ANALLISIS PERBANDINGAN METODE FUZZY MAMDANI DAN FUZZY TSUKAMOTO DALAM MENGUKUR KEPUASAN PENDUDUK TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DI NEGERI ALLANG
Authors: Upuy Doms , Saidu Rusnian Isfahami , Salamena Gieska Nataly , Juma Arman , Lopumeten Jesica , Palembang Citra Fathia
Published: January 2025

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi tingkat kepuasan penduduk terhadap kinerja pegawai di Negeri Allaug. Metode Fuzzy Mamdani dan Fuzzy Tsukamoto digunakan untuk mengolah data kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Penelitian ini melibatkan survei terhadap 100 penduduk Negeri Allaug, dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang mencakup berbagai aspek layanan publik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode Fuzzy Tsukamoto menghasilkan tingkat kepuasan penduduk yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan metode Fuzzy Mamdani. Analisis lebih lanjut mengungkapkan bahwa faktor-faktor seperti kecepatan layanan, keramahan pegawai, dan efisiensi prosedur memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap tingkat kepuasan. Penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi area-area yang memerlukan perbaikan dalam pelayanan publik di Negeri Allang. Implikasi dari temuan ini dibahas dalam konteks peningkatan kualitas layanan pemerintah dan kesejahteraan masyarakat.
Pelatihan Petani dalam Produksi Pupuk Organik di Desa Tegalgede, Kecamatan Sumbersari, Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Rizal Perlambang CNAWP  , Uyun Erma Malika
Published: January 2025

The increasingly rare and expensive conditions of chemical fertilizers commonly used by farmers have made farmers, including partners, start looking for solutions by using organic fertilizers as a combination. However, a problem has emerged that partners are currently facing, namely related to the production process of organic fertilizers made from goat manure (kohe). The characteristics of goat kohe which takes quite a long time to decompose, means that farmers have to wait approximately one month for the decomposition process, which can then be applied as basic fertilizer on agricultural land. Efforts to accelerate the decomposition process have been carried out by partners, namely by crushing or grinding goat kohe by manually pounding it. This stage requires quite a lot of time and energy, so it is considered inefficient. This is due to the lack of technology adopted in the partner environment. Based on the conditions and problems faced by partners, this activity will offer a solution in the form of goat kohe processing technology as a raw material for organic fertilizer. This community service activity is carried out by providing counseling and training (practice) on how to make organic fertilizer from goat kohe, which is accompanied by direct application of the use of a goat kohe crusher.
Sub-Saharan Africa and the World: History of Connections
Authors: Lvova Eleonora
Published: January 2025

Today, the attention of the public, businessmen, politicians, scientists is increasingly attracted to Africa, including Tropical (Sub-Saharan) Africa. However, these areas have never been isolated and always occupied a special place in the global economic and cultural ties. This paper, based on the research of a wide range of written sources of ancient, classical, and medieval periods, is devoted to the historical analysis of the relations of the peoples of Sub-Saharan Africa with the outside world. The work highlights the depth and long history of economic, cultural, and trade contacts going back several thousand years. It explores the directions of trade routes that facilitated the spread of goods, cultural ideas, and technologies, as well as the types of goods that were of particular value to participants in international trade. The author describes in detail such phenomena as the slave trade and the book trade, the money, and the exchange values that were circulating on the continent. It is known that African traders entered into transactions with merchants from China, India, the Roman Empire, Byzantium, and European countries, were involved in world trade, and had a good command of the market trends. Africa became part of the world economy many centuries ago, and this fact is evidenced by written and material sources from different parts of the world. Nevertheless, this area of African studies remains understudied, creating lacunas in understanding the pre-colonial history of the region. This article is, in a way, an appeal to contemporary Africanists to pay more attention to the study of Africa’s pre-colonial history, without knowledge of which it is often difficult to explain some current conflicts and contribute to their resolution.
On Russia-Africa Relations: Informatively and Comprehensibly
Authors:   Institute for African Studies RAS, Zhambikov Alexander
Published: January 2025

Review of the book: Loshkaryov I.D. (Ed.). (2024). Russia in Africa: from New Spheres of Cooperation to New Image. Moscow: Aspect Press. (In Russ.)
India’s African Policy as Viewed by a German Researcher
Authors: Usov Vyacheslav
Published: January 2025

Review of the book: Gieg Ph. (2023). India’s Africa Policy. Challenges of a Millennia-Old Relationship. Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6849-5
Does concern regarding climate change impact subsequent mental health? A longitudinal analysis using data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)
Authors: Major-Smith Daniel , Halstead Isaac , Major-Smith Katie
Published: January 2025

Climate change is having a substantial – and increasingly severe – impact on our planet, affecting people’s health, security and livelihoods. As a consequence, the concept of ‘climate anxiety’ has recently been developed to characterise the psychological and emotional impact of concern over climate change. However, whether climate anxiety – or less extreme manifestations such as climate concern – impacts subsequent mental health is uncertain. Numerous studies have identified an association between climate anxiety and worse mental health, but as most of this research is cross-sectional it is impossible to infer the direction of causation (e.g., does climate anxiety cause broader mental health, or do broader mental health problems cause climate anxiety, or is there bidirectional causation?). In this paper, we used longitudinal data from young adults (aged approx. 30 years old) in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) based in the UK. We first aimed to answer the following research question: Does concern regarding climate change cause subsequent mental health? Our outcomes were a range of validated mental health scales for depression, anxiety and well-being, and analyses adjusted for a range of baseline confounders and prior mental health to try and estimate an unbiased causal effect. As a second research question, we explored whether the association between climate concern and mental health is moderated by whether participants engage in climate action and whether they believe that individual actions can mitigate the impacts of climate change. We found little evidence for a causal effect of climate concern on subsequent mental health or well-being, or for moderation of this relationship by these climate change beliefs and behaviours. Our results suggest that – in this population of young adults in the UK, at least – concerns regarding climate change do not appear to cause subsequent mental health issues.
Near-death experiences: scientific analysis. A great introduction to the physics theory of human disembodiment and supercivilization theory
Authors: Kruusen Marek-Lars
Published: January 2025

The physics theory of the human exiting the body describes and studies the real possibility of the human disembodied state, which is the first part of the super-civilization theory, or ÜTT. The second part describes and examines the impact of a person's disembodied state on society and civilization as a whole. The physics theory of the human disembodiment is based on the physics theory of time travel, but the supercivilization theory is based on the physics theory of human disembodiment. The research methods of the disembodiment theory are typical of theoretical science, as there is no possibility of direct observations or experiments, which are otherwise the basis of any scientific field. Theoretical science is based on argumentation. Therefore, this field is similar to theoretical physics. Strictly speaking, the physics theory of human disembodiment is a scientific field at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and theoretical physics. Thus, it is a frontier science that is difficult to verify experimentally. For example, string theory is a branch of physics that studies and describes the material world in 11-dimensional spacetime. It belongs to the field of theoretical physics and is thus a scientific field of study, even though experiments and observations cannot be made directly in string theory. The physics theory of human disembodiment studies and describes the real possibility of a human disembodied state that does not contradict existing experimentally proven physical theories. In order to understand the exit from the body, a whole series of new theoretical understandings of physics are created, based on which it is possible to conduct experiments to prove them in the future. This work presents the most basic discoveries, understandings and positions of the physics theory of human disembodiment and the resulting super-civilization theory, which have been arrived at during a long and thorough investigation. However, it must be emphasized that this work is still in an overview or introductory format, as the theoretical concepts described are actually much more voluminous, complex and nuanced than it appears at first glance. Despite this, the current work provides a good and comprehensive overview of the basic content of the physics theory of human disembodiment and the nature of the supercivilization theory. In the beginning, a great deal of emphasis is placed on refuting brain-centered theories, but it smoothly transitions to an alternative out-of-body explanation, which describes the possibility of a person's disembodied state as an electromagnetic field in the outer dimension of spacetime.
Is a joke funnier if it is told by a man? A novel paradigm using AI-generated voices
Authors: Zhao Amy , Zietsch Brendan P.
Published: January 2025

The stereotype that “men are funnier than women” is culturally pervasive. In a large preregistered online study (n = 966), we asked participants to rate the funniness of 12 jokes delivered by a male or female AI-generated voice (they only rated jokes by one apparent gender). To control for differences in delivery, cadence, and intonation, we used a speech-to-speech transformation to transform jokes spoken by a female into a male version and vice versa. Using a Bayesian analysis, we found strong evidence that the apparent gender of the speaker does not affect the perceived funniness of the joke (BF = 0.023). We found no interaction between the original and apparent voice gender on masculinity ratings, indicating that vocal gender cues were effectively eliminated when voices were transformed to the opposite gender, reinforcing the merit of this gender manipulation method.
Neural state changes during movie watching relate to episodic memory in younger and older adults
Authors: Henderson Sarah , Oetringer Djamari , Geerligs Linda , Campbell Karen L.
Published: January 2025

Event segmentation is a key feature underlying the ability to remember real-life occurrences. Onthe neural level, event boundaries have been shown to align with boundaries between neuralstates – stable patterns of brain activity maintained over time. These neural states provide avaluable window into the neural underpinnings of event perception. To investigate how neuralstate boundaries relate to memory across the lifespan, we used the data-driven Greedy StateBoundary Search (GSBS) method to implicitly identify neural state changes in younger and olderadults’ electroencephalography (EEG) data during movie-watching. Memory for the movie wastested and related to 1) neural state correspondence across individuals and 2) the degree towhich the pattern of activity changes at boundaries. Neural state boundaries significantlyaligned across people, but did not differ with age nor relate to memory. The degree of change atneural state boundaries also did not differ with age, but was positively related to memory forthe movie. These findings suggest that age differences in the perception of naturalistic eventsmay be less pronounced than previously thought, at least when measured implicitly, and thatgreater distinction between successive neural states relates to better memory for one’sexperiences regardless of age.
The association between racism and psychosis: An umbrella review
Authors: Francis-Crossley India , Hudson Georgie , Harris Lasana , Onwumere Juliana , Kirkbride James Bowes
Published: January 2025

Elevated rates of psychosis are consistently identified in people from racialised backgrounds, with growing evidence from the systematic review literature that suggests a role for racial/ethnic discrimination. We synthesised current systematic review evidence on the association between racial/ethnic discrimination and psychosis.We conducted an umbrella review, systematically searching Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, ProQuest Central and Google Scholar (up to 19 July 2024) for systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in peer-reviewed journals exploring the effect of racial/ethnic discrimination on psychosis. 2898 citations were de-duplicated and screened, included reviews were assessed for risk of bias using AMSTAR-2 and extracted data analysed narratively following a pre-registered protocol (CRD42023400656).Seven reviews (reporting 23 primary studies representing 40,300 participants) met inclusion criteria, five of which explicitly reported on the association between racial/ethnic discrimination and psychosis. All observed evidence of a positive relationship between the two, including meta-analyses for psychotic symptoms (adjusted OR=1.77, 95%CI 1.26, 2.49) and psychotic experiences (pooled OR=1.94, 95%CI 1.42, 2.67). We observed more robust evidence for psychotic outcomes in non-clinical populations. Despite this, results were driven by cross-sectional studies (87%), and were hindered by high heterogeneity and low (n=2) or critically low (n=5) AMSTAR-2 review quality scores. The available systematic review evidence supports a role for racial/ethnic discrimination in developing psychosis, but high-quality studies are needed to determine the temporal and mechanistic causal pathways through which this occurs. The current findings add to knowledge on the widespread presence and deleterious impacts of racism on health and inform potential public health interventions that reduce exposure to, and the impact of, racial/ethnic discrimination.
Repetition in Language and Recurrence Mapping
Authors: Ellison T. Mark , Reinöhl Uta
Published: January 2025

Repetition, with and without variation, pervades language use. We see it, for example, in spontaneous conversation, in memes on social media, in traditional rhetoric and, of course, in poetry and oral tradition. This paper presents recurrence mapping as a new visualisation tool for the analysis of exact and inexact repetition in language. It can be used with any type of connected sourcematerial, including audio (e.g., full-spectra, f0 contours, etc.) and written data (e.g.,transcripts, glosses and translations). Recurrence mapping is related to ‘dynamic timewarping’, but has not so far been used to visualise repetition in language use.
Addressing Educational Inequities in Urban Slums: A Narrative Review
Authors: Bhattrai Namrata
Published: January 2025

This study examines the challenges faced by children living in urban slums regarding access to education, drawing insights from a systematic process 27 published journal articles, academic papers and Seminar reports are selected Among these, 16 were chosen for detailed discussion, resulting key findings on socio-economic barriers, parental education levels, and awareness gaps hampering educational opportunities for slum-dwelling children. Findings prevalent problems as inadequate infrastructure, ineffective teaching methods, and parental disengagement exacerbating educational disparities. Study highlights interventions including skill development programs, targeted public initiatives, and policy reforms to address these challenges. Recommendations emphasize collaborative efforts among stakeholders to implement educational policies, improve infrastructure in government schools, and enhance parental awareness. Adopting diverse social work approaches is recommended to address the multifaceted challenges confronting slum communities. Implementing these interventions can contribute to fostering more equitable and inclusive education system, thereby advancing the well-being of all children in urban slums.
Remittance and Inflation Dynamics in Nepal: An Econometric Analysis
Authors: Joshi Uttam Lal
Published: January 2025

This empirical study investigates the remittance and inflation dynamics in the present context of Nepal. Major objective of the study is to find out the impact of remittance on inflation in Nepal. It also aims to find out the relationship between CPI and the independent variables- remittance, exchange rate, money supply and population. Data were obtained from the published source of world bank from 1993 to 2022. Augmented Dickey-Fuller unit root test was implied to test the stationary situation of the variables to remove the problem of spurious regression. After confirming some variables were integrated in I (0) and some are in I (1) order, ARDL model was applied to find out co-integration of the variables for long run relationship. Error corrections model was used after ARDL model that helps to show the speed of adjustment towards long-run equilibrium. Results show remittance and inflation are co-integrated and the coefficient of error correction term was negative and significant which indicates the long-run relationship. So remittance from foreign sectors should be used not only in consumption sectors that promotes inflation but it should be used in productive sectors too. This study will be helpful to policymakers whether remittance is causing inflation in the country.
Sustainable Eco-Tourism in Tinjure Hills: A Spotlight on Nepal's Rhododendron Capital
Authors: Budhathoki Drona
Published: January 2025

The main foundation of tourism development in Tinjure, a hilly district of Terhathum, is the vast blooming of rhododendrons across the hills. With 28 species of rhododendrons found in this region, the Tinjure, Milke, and Jaljale areas are known as the " Rhododendron Capital" of Nepal. Among these three areas, Tinjure is the region where the highest number of rhododendrons are found. Domestic tourists visit throughout the year, while both domestic and foreign tourists are drawn to the area during the rhododendron bloom from March to April months. This initiative aims to promote this important tourist destination globally through eco-tourism. The main objective of this study is to explore the foundations of tourism development and identify the challenges of eco-tourism in Tinjure Hills. Primary data were directly taken from the local communities through interview, and self-observation in 2024. Similarly, and books, articles, bulletin, journal, and website materials were used as a secondary data. Additionally, videos produced by Purvi Blues and Entertainment MMC were used as supplementary data to enrich the study. The Tinjure hills offer significant ecotourism potential, boasting diverse attractions, such as rhododendron forests (March-April), summer retreats, panoramic autumnal mountain views, and winter snowfall. This variety caters to broad tourist preferences while showcasing rich biodiversity. Cultural landmarks, including the iconic rhododendron and Tinjure Pathivara Temple, appeal to domestic visitors. Both domestic and international tourist numbers have been increasing annually. Infrastructure improvements support ecotourism growth. To attract international tourists, strategic planning, policy development, and research on visitor behavior and service optimization are crucial for sectoral advancement.
दुर्गादेवीका फागमा सन्दर्भ
Authors: बुढा Budha गणेशकुमार Ganeshkumar
Published: January 2025

दुर्गादेवीको फाग थलिनौबिसको दुर्गादेवीको मन्दिरमा दुर्गादेवीको पूजा विशेषमा गाउने भक्ति गीत हो । दुर्गादेवीका फाग पर्व विशेषमा गाउने प्रचलन छ । यस फागमा दुर्गादेवीको जन्मसन्दर्भ, पूजासामग्री, पूजाविधि, देवीको मण्डप दुर्गादेवीको पूजा आराधना विषयमा देवी भक्तिको बारेमा वर्णन गरिएको पाइन्छ । दुर्गादेवीकोआराधना, भक्तिको सन्दर्भलाई फागमा समावेश गरिएको छ । दुर्गादेवीको शृङ्गारको वर्णन, रूपको वर्णन,सौन्दर्य वर्णन गरिएको छ । दुर्गादेवी जहिल्यै सत्य र न्यायको पक्षमा उभिएर पवित्रताकी प्रतिमूर्तिका रूपमावर्णन गरिएको छ । दुर्गादेवीको थलिनौविस प्राकृतिक सौन्दर्यको वर्णन, थलिजिउलाको खुट्कुडीको वर्णन थलिनौबिसको प्राकृतिक, सांस्कृतिक परिवेशको चित्रण फागमा पाइन्छ । यहाँको पूजाविधि, शुद्धतासम्बन्धीविधि, साथै सम्पूर्ण पूजासामग्री, विधिको वर्णन फागमा पाइन्छ । दुर्गादेवीको पवित्र मन्दिर दुर्गा मन्दिरमादेवीको पूजा समयमा पुजारी, नायक, ब्राह्मण, वर्तालु र सम्पूर्ण सहभागीहरूले चोखोनिम्तो भएर पूजाअनुष्ठान सिद्धी गर्ने गरिन्छ । महाअष्टमी, लाकुडी लाइनी, गोलो हाल्ली, मेदा पर्व विशेषमा दुर्गादेवीको जन्म,पूजाविधि, यात्रा वर्णनसँग सम्बन्धित फागलाई सन्दर्भपरक दृष्टिकोणले विश्लेषण गरी यहाँको लोकसाहित्य रआस्था विश्वासप्रति प्रस्तुत अध्ययनले महत्वपूर्ण योगदान रहेको छ
बौद्ध साहित्य चिन्तन र यसका प्राप्तिहरू
Authors: नेउपाने Neupane पशुपति Pashupati
Published: January 2025

‘प्रस्तुत लेखमा बौद्ध साहित्य चिन्तनको सर्वेक्षण गरी यसका प्राप्तिहरू केलाउने प्रयास गरिएको छ । खासगरी बालक सिद्धार्थको आँट, साहस, त्याग, तपस्या र बुद्धत्व प्राप्तिपश्चात विकशित बौद्ध साहित्य चिन्तनलेवर्तमान संसारका लागि केकस्तो महत्त्व राख्छ भन्ने कुरा ‘ग्रन्थहरूमा जेजसरी व्यक्त भएको छ, तिनकासारभूत कुराहरूलाई समातेर विश्वलाई यसले दिएको योगदान ठम्याउने काम यस आलेखमा गरिएको छ ।त्यागबाट महान्ता प्राप्त हुन्छ, र त्यसले शान्ति, अहिंसा र सदाचारपूर्ण संसारका लागि विशेष महत्त्व राख्छभन्ने कुरा लेखको प्राप्ति हो । सिद्धार्थको साधनाबाट बुद्धत्व प्राप्ति अनि त्यसबाट अर्जित ज्ञान चार आर्यसत्य,पञ्चशील, अष्टाङ्ग मार्ग, द्वादश निदान, महापरिनिर्वाण आदि वर्तमान संसारका लागि अपरिहार्य प्राप्ति हुन्भन्दै बौद्ध धर्मलाई वैज्ञानिक र व्यवहारिक धर्मका रूपमा स्थापित गर्न गरिएका प्रयत्नहरूका सन्दर्भहरूलाईपर्गेल्दा यो धर्म अलि बढी बौद्धिक, व्यवहारिक र वैज्ञानिक छ भन्ने कुराको निक्र्यौल यस आलेखमा गरिएको छ। बुद्धले विश्वलाई नैतिकताको पाठ सिकाएका छन् भन्ने बौद्ध चिन्कोतनको  सारवस्तुलाई लिई यसका विभिन्नसम्प्रदयाहरू विकशित भएका छन् र ती व्यवहारिक नै छन् भन्ने कुराको आकलनका साथ आफ्नो विकासकालागि व्यक्तिगत श्रम, सात्विक जीवन र सदाचारपूण मार्ग अवलम्बन गर्न सकिन्छ भन्नु यस लेखको निष्कर्षहो । बुद्धले तत्कालीन समाजमा असल र न्यायी बनेर क्रान्ति ल्याएकाले उनी क्रान्तिकारी व्यक्तित्व थिए भन्नेअभिप्रायका साथ कुनै पनि राष्ट्र वा संस्थाका प्रमुख असल र न्यायी भए मात्र राष्ट्र वा संस्थाले राम्रो गतिलिन्छ भन्ने कुरा बुद्धको जीवनीसँग सम्बन्धित साहित्यले दर्शाउछ भन्नु यसको ध्येय हो । यसमा गुणात्मकअनुसन्धान विधि र व्याख्यात्मक एवं विश्लेषणात्मक ढाँचा अवलम्बन गरिएको छ l
राजेश्वरी खण्डकाव्यमा ध्वनि
Authors: फुलारा Fulara शान्ति भट्ट Shanti Bhatta
Published: January 2025

नेपाली साहित्यका एक उज्ज्वल नक्षत्र कवि माधवप्रसाद घिमिरेले नेपाली साहित्यमा अतुलनीय योगदान दिएका छन् । आफ्ना रचनामार्फत् मानवता, राष्ट्र प्रेम अनि प्रकृति प्रेमको चित्रण गर्ने घिमिरेले राजेश्वरी खण्डकाव्यमा पनि मानवतालाई नै प्रमुख केन्द्र बनाएका छन् । ऐतिहासिक विषयवस्तुमा आधारित राजेश्वरी खण्डकाव्यमा प्राकृतिक सुन्दरता, राष्ट्रप्रेम,दरवारिया छलछाम, मानवता प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ । शासन सत्ताका लागि हुने षड्यन्त्र, मानवमा हराउँदै गएको मानवता, छलछाम राजेश्वरी खण्डकाव्यमा प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ । दरवाररियाको षड्यन्त्रले एक्लै हेलम्बुमा निर्वासित जीवन बिताइरहेकी रानी राजेश्वरीलाई दूतहरूले राजाको झुटो प्रेम सन्देश सुनाएर सती जानका निम्ति त्यहाँबाट ल्याइन्छ । रानी राजेश्वरीलाई छल गरेर दूतहरुले एक वास वर आएर मात्र राजा स्वर्गे भएको खबर सुनाउँछन् । रानीले त्यो वासस्थान नै आफ्नालागि उचित भएको, आफूलाई मान्छेको दुर्गन्धदेखि टाढा बस्न मन लाग्ने, त्यस पर्णकुटीमा मैले आफ्नो जीवन आनन्दले बिताएकी छु मलाई हेलम्बुमै फर्कन देऊ भनी आग्रह गर्छिन् तर उनलाई फर्किन दिइदैन । राजा स्वर्गे भएको खबरले दुखी बनेकी रानीका पीडाको प्रस्तुति पाँचौँ छालमा गरिएको छ । पतिको जीवन रहुन्जेल मात्र पत्नीको जीवन छ, श्रृङ्गार छ, सुख छ ,जीवन सार्थक छ । राजाको अवसान पछि रानीले आफ्नो श्रृङ्गार धुनु पर्ने, जीवन दुःखैदुःखले भरिने, क्षणभरमै जीवन ओइलिने, वैधव्यको जीवन जिउनु पर्ने जस्ता मर्मस्पर्शी भाव पाँचौँ छालमा व्यक्त गरिएको छ । रानीलाई छल गरेर दूतहरूले हेलम्बुबाट ल्याएका हुन्छन् । राजाको मृत्युको खबरले रानीका मनमा आएका पीडाभावका साथै मलाई हेलम्बुमै फर्कन देऊ म त्यही एकान्तमा गएर आफ्नो शेष जीवन तपस्वी बनेर बिताउने छु भन्ने भाव पाँचौँ छालमा व्यक्त गरिएको छ ।
हंस उपन्यासमा पर्यावरण चेतना
Authors: ढकाल Dhakal दीपकप्रसाद Dipak Prasad
Published: January 2025

प्रस्तुत लेख उपन्यासकार जीव उप्रेतीको हंस उपन्यासमा गहन पर्यावरण चेतना अध्ययनमा केन्द्रित छ । गहन पर्यावरणसम्बन्धी दृष्टिकोणमा पृथ्वीको सतहमा रहेका हरेक जैविक तथा अजैविक प्रणालीका बीच पारस्परिक निर्भरता खोजिन्छ । मानवीय क्रियाकलाप अन्त्यहीन शक्तिमा आधारित छ र उसले जस्तासुकै गतिविधि पनि आफ्नो बल एवं चातुर्यमा गर्न सक्छ एकक्षीय सोचको प्रतिवाद यसमा गरिन्छ । मानव जैविक तथा अजैविक चक्रीय प्रणालीमा बद्ध अस्तित्वमात्र हो । त्यसैले ऊ पर्याचक्रको अधीनमा रहेको जैविक अस्तित्वबाहेक केही होइन भन्ने कोणबाट यस उपन्यासमा गहन पर्यावराण चेतना अध्ययन गरिएको छ । यस लेखको शोध क्षेत्र र समस्या सोद्देश्य रुपले चयन गरिएको हो । पुस्तकालयबाट प्राप्त सामग्रीलाई यस लेखमा प्रयोग गरिएको छ । शोध क्षेत्रमा प्राप्त समस्याको पहिचान पूर्वकार्यमा भएका अध्ययन र तिनमा रहेका रिक्तताबाट गरिएको हो । हंस मानव र मानवेतर जैविक तथा अजैविक अस्तित्वको पारस्परिकतामा आधारित उपन्यास हो । मानवले आफ्नो अनुभव र विश्वासअनुसार समाज निर्माण गर्छ । समाजमा भाषाको माध्यमद्वारा खास साझा बुझाइ वा सङ्कथन तयार गर्छ । यस क्रममा वरिपरिको पर्याचक्रमाथि मेरो अनियन्त्रित र सहजात अधिकार छ भन्ने एकपक्षीय सोच विकास गर्छ । पर्याचक्रमा मानवेतर जैविक तथा अजैविक अस्तित्व पनि छन् । ती अस्तित्वको अनुपस्थितिमा मानवले जैविक आकार र खाद्यस्रोतसमेत प्राप्त गर्न सक्तैन तर यस कोणबाट मानवले सोच्न सकेको छैन । यसका विपरीत मानवेतर जैविक अस्तित्वले मानवको आलोचनात्मक मूल्याङ्कन गरेका हुन्छन् । मानवका अतिक्रमित व्यवहार र त्यसले पारेका समस्यामा आफूलाई खोजेका हुन्छन् । यस्तो मानवेतर भाषाभन्दा फरक प्रकारले गरिएको बोधको पृथक् संसार झन संवेदनशील छ । यसलाई सम्मान गरेर नै मानवको जैविक प्रणाली निरन्तर हुन सम्भव छ भन्ने निष्कर्ष यस लेखबाट प्राप्त हुन्छ । लेखमा विश्लेषणका क्रममा गहन पर्यावरण चेतनासम्बन्धी मान्यता आरम्भमा प्रस्तुत गरी त्यसका सूचकका आधारमा उपन्यासका सन्दर्भ अंशसँग विश्लेषणात्मक सम्बन्ध प्रस्तुत गरी विमर्श गरिएको छ । यसरी विमर्श गर्दा मानवीय पर्यावरण, मानवेतर पर्यावरण र दुवै पक्षमा विकसित भएको आदर्श सत्ता (अदृश्य शक्ति) को कथानक स्थिति विश्लेषण गरिएको छ ।
Social Learning Theory and the Development of Aggression
Authors: Khadka Chetan
Published: January 2025

This article explores the development of aggression through Social Learning Theory (SLT), emphasizing how aggression is acquired and reinforced within social environments. Developed by Albert Bandura, SLT highlights the role of observational learning, imitation, and reinforcement in shaping behavior. Notable studies, such as Bandura’s Bobo Doll experiment, illustrate how individuals, especially children, replicate aggressive behaviors when they observe others performing these actions, particularly when these behaviors are rewarded or accepted by society. The article delves into the impact of family dynamics, peer influences, and media exposure on aggression, emphasizing the role of both direct and vicarious reinforcement in sustaining aggressive behaviors. The findings suggest that interventions designed to reduce aggression should focus on altering the social environment by encouraging positive role models and controlling exposure to violent media. The article calls for more cross-cultural research to understand how social learning processes differ across various cultural contexts. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of social and environmental factors in the development of aggression. Practical recommendations are provided for parents, educators, and policymakers to foster environments that discourage aggression and encourage positive behavior. The article concludes by proposing directions for future research, particularly in exploring the long-term effects of observational learning and the interaction between social and biological influences on aggression.
STEAM Education in Nepal: Status, Opportunities, Challenges and Future Perspectives for Nurturing 21st Century Learners
Authors: Pant Binod Prasad , Dahal Niroj , Luitel Bal Chandra , Shrestha Indra Mani , Manandhar Netra Kumar , Rajbanshi Roshani , Dhungana Parbati , Luitel Laxman
Published: January 2025

STEAM Education is an innovative approach to learning that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts/humanities, and mathematics. STEAM education is gaining popularity these days in the educational field as one of the alternative modes of nurturing students to produce critical and creative human citizens. STEAM approaches have been in practice in Nepal since 2014. In this article, we explored the status, opportunities, challenges, and future perspectives of STEAM education for nurturing 21st-century learners. Likewise, STEAM approaches have been implemented by different organizations in Nepal based on the integrated curriculum of the basic schools of Nepal. The newly developed basic school curriculum at the school and the programs run by the Kathmandu University School of Education are the foundation of STEAM Education. This argumentative article subscribed to the conceptual framework of co-generative inquiry in writing, as articulated by Luitel and Taylor (2007), to foster innovative educational insights aligned to the status, opportunities, challenges, and future perspectives of STEAM education. The article highlights opportunities at different levels: innovation in pedagogy, art-integrated learning, integrated projects, and responsible citizens. At the same time, several challenges, starting from the mindset of people, the footprint of conventional pedagogical approaches, and the influence of positivist ideas in the curriculum and assessment system on the overall culture of education, also got the room for discussion, offering the future perspectives of STEAM education. This argumentative article aims to critically analyze the present situation and envisage possible ways to carry on. In doing so, the argumentation was made from the perspective of transformative STEAM Education and transformative learning. This article is useful for teachers, teacher educators, researchers, and policymakers who aim to understand the present status of STEAM Education in Nepal and aim to advocate from their own places for the betterment of the education system of Nepal.