bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Future Prospects of Biodegradable Natural Fiber Composites: Innovations and Enhanced Performance in Roofing and Packaging Applications
Authors: Haque Syed Rashedul
Published: January 2025

This paper explores advancements in sustainable composite materials, focusing on biodegradable fibers, recycling
innovations, and enhanced performance for packaging and roofing applications. With growing environmental concerns
industries are shifting toward materials that reduce ecological footprints without compromising performance. Biodegradable
fibers derived from natural sources such as hemp, jute, and flax have gained attention for their potential to replace synthetic
fibers in composite manufacturing. These natural fibers offer environmental benefits including reduced carbon emissions,
energy savings, and easier disposal. However, challenges remain in optimizing their mechanical properties to match
conventional materials. Recycling innovations also play a critical role in achieving sustainability goals in composite
manufacturing. Recent advancements in chemical and mechanical recycling processes allow the reuse of composite waste,
reducing landfill dependency and resource depletion. Enhanced recycling methods improve material recovery and retain quality
extending product life cycles. This research examines how these processes can be effectively applied in packaging and roofing,
two sectors with high material demand and waste output. The study assesses the performance of sustainable composites in terms
of durability, thermal stability, and resistance to environmental factors, critical for both packaging and roofing. Through a
combination of experimental testing and case studies, this thesis demonstrates that sustainable composites can offer viable
alternatives to traditional materials supporting a transition to greener construction and packaging solutions. This paper
contributes valuable insights into the practical applications of biodegradable and recyclable composites paving the way for more
sustainable material choices in industrial sectors
Analysis of Behavioral Intention on Start-up Business of Mobile Application
Authors: Kumar Amrit Ranjan
Published: January 2025

Using machine learning (ML) techniques, this study examines the behavioral intents of entrepreneurs in the mobile
application startup industry. The study uses classification algorithms to forecast entrepreneurial ambitions by examining survey
data on attitudes, incentives, and perceived barriers. The results point to important factors and advance our knowledge of how
machine learning might improve entrepreneurship research.
A Survey on Online Payment Fraud Detection Techniques using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Anitha Vulugundam
Published: January 2025

Online transaction fraud detection has become a critical challenge with the rise of digital payment systems. This paper
surveys various machine learning techniques employed in fraud detection, including Support Vector Machines (SVM-QUBO),
Logistic Regression, K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Naive Bayes, Decision Trees, and Random Forest. The performance of each
method is evaluated in terms of accuracy, precision, recall, and computational efficiency. The study also explores how different
algorithms handle high-dimensional, imbalanced datasets and the impact of feature selection techniques. The results provide
insights into the strengths and limitations of these algorithms, offering a comprehensive comparison for fraud detection in
digital transactions
Efficient Learning of Long-Range and Equivariant Quantum Systems
Authors: Šmíd Štěpán , Bondesan Roberto
Published: January 2025

In this work, we consider a fundamental task in quantum many-body physics – finding and learning ground states of quantum Hamiltonians and their properties. Recent works have studied the task of predicting the ground state expectation value of sums of geometrically local observables by learning from data. For short-range gapped Hamiltonians, a sample complexity that is logarithmic in the number of qubits and quasipolynomial in the error was obtained. Here we extend these results beyond the local requirements on both Hamiltonians and observables, motivated by the relevance of long-range interactions in molecular and atomic systems. For interactions decaying as a power law with exponent greater than twice the dimension of the system, we recover the same efficient logarithmic scaling with respect to the number of qubits, but the dependence on the error worsens to exponential. Further, we show that learning algorithms equivariant under the automorphism group of the interaction hypergraph achieve a sample complexity reduction, leading in particular to a constant number of samples for learning sums of local observables in systems with periodic boundary conditions. We demonstrate the efficient scaling in practice by learning from DMRG simulations of 1D long-range and disordered systems with up to 128 qubits. Finally, we provide an analysis of the concentration of expectation values of global observables stemming from the central limit theorem, resulting in increased prediction accuracy.
Mobilizing Private Capital for Sustainable Development Through Sustainable Bonds: Case Studies from Indonesia and Thailand
Authors:   Asian Development Bank
Published: January 2025

This publication provides an overview of the sustainable bond market in Southeast Asia, outlines case studies of ADB advisory support, and shares lessons on mobilizing private capital through capital markets.
An effective and facile approach for the determination of bioactive components of Rheum ribes in the Kurdish state of Iraq and Siirt region in Turkey
Authors: Tegin İbrahim , Fattah Bakhtiyar , Fidan Mehmet , Acar Orhan , Yabalak Erdal
Published: January 2025

Developing a streamlined and accessible method for identifying the bioactive
components of Rheum ribes (rhubarb) holds significant promise in unlocking
its therapeutic potential and advancing research in natural medicine. In
this study, bioactive components of rhubarb such as total phenolics and
flavonoids as well as the antioxidant activity of its methanolic extract
were determined. Total phenolic content was between 84.02 and 387.53 mg/L
gallic acid equivalent (GAE) in extracts. Total flavonoid contents
determined by the aluminium chloride colorimetric method ranged from 69.98
to 935.75 mg L-1 of routine equivalents (RE) in the extracts. The
antioxidant activities were determined using ferric reducing antioxidant
potential (FRAP) and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) methods. In the
FRAP assay, the highest antioxidant activity (IC50) was found as 25.18 ?
0.04 mg L-1 extract. In the DPPH method, the maximum percentage inhibition
was found as 88.11%. Iron chelating activities of the samples were above 70
%. The chemical compound contents of the extracts were determined by
LC-MS/MS. In this step, a total of 25 phenolic and flavonoid compounds in
extracts were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Malic acid (15.72
? 0.53 mg kg-1) and rutin (76.93 ? 0.03 mg kg-1) in the extract were
identified as the major phytochemicals compounds. The results of the study
confirm that rhubarb have potential biological activities and can be
introduced as an important sources of natural antioxidants.
Arsenic in Bosnia and Herzegovina market seafood: Effects of matrix modifiers on measured concentration
Authors: Tahirovic Dinaida , Balaban Milica , Muhic-Sarac Tidza , Clanjak-Kudra Enida , Smajlovic Muhamed , Caklovica Faruk , Antic Vesna
Published: January 2025

Arsenic concentration in seafood could potentially reach very high levels and
represent a significant health risk for humans. In this study, the
concentration of arsenic in various seafood: crabs (shrimp, prawns),
molluscs (mussels), and cephalopods (squid) available both fresh on the
market and frozen in supermarkets in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina were
determined by the electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS). The
results obtained using different matrix modifiers: Mg(NO3)2, Ni(NO3)2,
Pd(NO3)2, and mixture Pd(NO3)2 + Mg(NO3)2 were compared. The best recovery
rate of 98.4 % arsenic for the reference material ERM-CE278k, was achieved
after the addition of the mixture Pd(NO3)2 + Mg(NO3)2 . The mean arsenic
concentrations were 1.551 ? 0.836 mg kg-1 1.298 ? 0.410 mg kg-1, and 2.794 ?
0.958 mg kg-1 for crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods, respectively, by
using mixture Pd(NO3)2 + Mg(NO3)2 as matrix modifier. Arsenic concentrations
in the same sample measured using different matrix modifiers varied widely,
even above 70 %. With the current consumption rate of seafood products, both
cancerogenic and non-cancerogenic risks associated with exposure to arsenic
through seafood are very low for the residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Distinct patterns of osteoradionecrosis after photon-based radiotherapy and carbon ion radiotherapy for unresectable adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck: case series from two institutions
Authors: Storaas Eivind , Switlyk Marta D. , Dahl Sigrun , Amdal Cecilie D. , Bratland Åse , Huynh Thuy-Tien M. , Eide Hanne A. , Vischioni Barbara , Orlandi Ester , Dale Einar
Published: January 2025

Background and purpose: To present the clinical outcomes of two series of patients treated with carbon-ion radiotherapy (CIRT) and definitive photon radiotherapy (RT) for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck (HN-ACC).
Material and methods: The first cohort of six patients was referred from Oslo University Hospital (OUS) to Centro Nazionale di Adroterapia Oncologica (CNAO, Pavia, Italy) for CIRT in 2014–2017. The second cohort included 18 patients treated with definitive photon RT at OUS in 2005–2017. The primary endpoint was an evaluation of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in the two cohorts. The secondary endpoints were treatment efficacy by local control (LC), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS).
Results: The tumor stage was T4 for all the patients in the CIRT group and 15 (84%) in the photon group. There were three (50%) patients with grade 3 ORN in the CIRT group compared to one (6%) with grade 3 ORN in the photon group (p = 0.05). The 5-year LC (95% CI), PFS, and OS rates in the CIRT group and the photon group were 33% (11–100) and 39% (19–76), 17% (9–100) and 23% (2–59), and 80% (52–100) and 50% (31–82), respectively.
Interpretation: Half of the patients in the CIRT cohort experienced ORN requiring surgical management during the follow-up. Patients with ACC referred for CIRT often have a worse prognosis and more advanced disease than patients treated with photons. When returning from the referring center, these patients need close follow-up often in collaboration with treating centers to manage toxicity that impacts quality of life.
The Role of Faculty in Assessment: Traditional vs. CompetencyBased Medical Education in Toxicology Learning
Authors: P* Parmar , G Rathod
Published: January 2025

Toxicology is a very important subject in medical science which deals with the study of poisons and their effects in all aspects.
Teaching of toxicology in medical school must be evaluated and assessed effectively to know the actual delivery of content and
understanding of students. Faculty plays a critical role in the assessment of toxicology education, influencing the effectiveness
and outcomes of both traditional and Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) models. This article compares the roles
and responsibilities of faculty in traditional and CBME frameworks within toxicology learning. It highlights specific examples
of assessments and discusses various types of faculty training required to excel in these educational models. The analysis
underscores the need for faculty development to adapt to the evolving demands of toxicology education. In Indian medical
colleges, CBME has already been adopted and now it is time to create an excellent faculty development program to enhance
assessment levels, particularly in the field of toxicology.
Inventive Visible-Light 2D/2D GC3N4/PVA@Biocl Photocatalyst for Improving Decontamination of Hazardous Dye from Wastewater: Modeling and Optimization
Authors: EA Motawea
Published: January 2025

In this study, an efficient nanocomposite gC3
N4
/PVA@BiOCl was synthesized hydrothermally using environmentally sustainable
polyvinyl alcohol polymer and gC3
N4
decorated by BiOCl. All chemical, structural, morphological, and photocatalytic features
were examined, by examining the band structures of the catalyst's components, it is achievable to effectively create a unique
Z-scheme heterojunction, which produces additional active sites and speeds up the process of separating the photo-generated
species in addition to improving the light absorption efficiency. Their utility to eliminate a positively charged dyestuff, basic
blue (BB) furthermore a negatively charged dyestuff, orange G (OG) was investigated. In contrast to single-phases BiOCl or
gC3
N4
, the results showed that the gC3
N4
/PVA@BiOCl photocatalyst showed more degrading activity for BB and OG. The gC3
N4
/
PVA@BiOCl exhibited a maximum photocatalytic activity of 92.7% toward the remediation of orange G while degrading BB
dye with 81.9% within 300 min. The response surface methodology (RSM) was utilized to statistically assess the influences
of initial dye concentration and the photocatalyst dose on the degradation performance. Under optimum conditions of
photocatalyst dose 0.85g/L, initial dye concentration of 10 ppm the degradation reached 100% and 98% for OG and BB dye
respectively. The radical trapping studies confirmed that •O2
- radicals and h+ are the primary active forms of gC3
N4
/PVA@
BiOCl during photocatalysis. gC3
N4
/PVA@BiOCl composite retained more than 93% of its initial degradation efficiency in the
subsequent photocatalytic degradation of OG dye even after the fourth cycle.
Evaluation methodology and materials for the assessment and communication of the e-service learning community impact
Authors: Brozmanová Gregorová Alžbeta , Javorčíková Jana , Strnádová Petra , Lipnická Milena , Culcasi Irene , Cinque Maria , Furino Valentina , Preradovic Nives Mikelic , Lauc Tomislava , Lopina Vjera , Polewczyk Irena , Kozubek Mariola , Ecler-Nocoń Beata
Published: January 2025

The manual is designed to help university teachers develop the plan most suited to their needs. The guide is structured into three main sections: one focuses on evaluating and assessing the impact of SL and e-SL on the community and broader society, and the second on how to communicate this impact to raise public awareness of service-learning's value to the communities and society; the last part is offering a selection of concrete tools that can help you measure the service-learning community impact
The advantages and disadvantages of AI in higher education
Authors:   Campbellsville University, Campbellsville KY, USA, Crain Charles , Ewing Amanda ,   Campbellsville University, Campbellsville KY, USA, Billy Iris ,   Campbellsville University, Campbellsville KY, USA, Anush Hannah ,   Campbellsville University, Campbellsville KY, USA
Published: January 2025

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education offers a range of potential benefits and challenges. This paper explores the advantages and disadvantages of AI in higher education, drawing on recent journal articles to provide a comprehensive overview. The discussion covers improvements in learning outcomes, administrative efficiencies, and personalized learning, while also addressing issues such as equity, privacy concerns, and the potential impact on the role of educators.
Development of the Whole Day Matters Toolkit for Primary Care: a consensus-building study to mobilize national public health guidelines in practice
Authors: Morgan Tamara L. , Fortier Michelle S. , Jain Rahul , Lane Kirstin N. , Maclaren Kaleigh , McFadden Taylor , Prorok Jeanette , Robison Jill , Weston Zachary J. , Tomasone Jennifer R.
Published: January 2025

Introduction

Strategic knowledge mobilization efforts are needed to enhance uptake and use of the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines (24HMG), which describe optimal amounts of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep each day for overall health. The Whole Day Matters Toolkit for Primary Care is an evidence-informed resource to help primary care providers (PCPs) disseminate the 24HMGs. The purpose of this study was to describe gaining consensus on toolkit components through iterative revisions to improve its utility in preparation for the September 2022 launch, and to summarize early dissemination efforts.

Methods

A multidisciplinary expert working group planned three modified Delphi surveys to assess PCPs’ level of agreement with toolkit components on 7-point Likert scales with follow-up prompts for ratings of 4 or less. Consensus was defined a priori as a mean of 6 or higher out of 7 and 60% or more of PCPs selecting at least “somewhat agree.” Items on which consensus was reached were removed from subsequent surveys unless they were revised.

Results

Twenty PCPs completed surveys 1 and 2; 15 completed survey 3. Consensus was reached on 5% (4/83), 17% (14/83) and 55% (38/69) of the items in surveys 1, 2 and 3, respectively. The number of qualitative comments decreased from 26 to 19 to 12, further indicating increasing consensus.

Conclusion

Items on which consensus was not gained may reflect differences in provider characteristics or settings. A coproduced dissemination strategy was enacted. Toolkit reach was evaluated at launch and 4 months later.
Prévalence de l’état de stress post-traumatique (ESPT) au Canada pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 : résultats de l’Enquête sur la COVID-19 et la santé mentale
Authors: Weeks Murray , Marion Danielle , Robert Anne-Marie , Carleton R. Nicholas
Published: January 2025

Introduction

Cette étude donne un aperçu descriptif de la prévalence de l’état de stress post-traumatique (ESPT) au Canada, en fonction des caractéristiques sociodémographiques, des variables liées à la santé mentale et des effets négatifs de la pandémie de COVID-19.

Methods

Les données ont été obtenues à partir des cycles 1 et 2 de l’Enquête sur la COVID-19 et la santé mentale (ECSM), recueillies à l’automne 2020 (N = 14 689) et au printemps 2021 (N = 8 032). La prévalence de l’ESPT a été mesurée à l’aide de la liste de contrôle de l’ESPT pour le DSM-5 (PCL-5). Les associations transversales ont été quantifiées à l’aide d’une régression logistique tenant compte des caractéristiques sociodémographiques.

Results

La prévalence globale de l’ESPT était de 6,9 %. Les facteurs associés à une prévalence accrue de l’ESPT étaient le genre féminin, un âge plus jeune, un revenu inférieur (uniquement chez les femmes), le fait de vivre en milieu urbain, le statut de travailleur de première ligne ou l’absence de travail au cours de la semaine écoulée (uniquement chez les hommes), une santé mentale passable ou mauvaise, un faible sentiment d’appartenance à la communauté, des symptômes d’un trouble d’anxiété généralisée ou d’un trouble dépressif majeur, des idées suicidaires, une forte consommation d’alcool, une consommation quotidienne de cannabis, une consommation accrue d’alcool et de cannabis depuis le début de la pandémie, une diminution de la consommation d’alcool depuis le début de la pandémie (chez les hommes seulement), des préoccupations concernant la violence à la maison et des répercussions négatives associées à la pandémie.

Conclusion

La prévalence de l’ESPT au Canada varie considérablement selon les groupes sociodémographiques, et elle est plus fréquente chez les personnes présentant des indicateurs d’une faible santé mentale ou d’un faible état de bien-être, ainsi que chez les personnes qui ont été plus durement touchées par la pandémie de COVID-19. Il est important d’effectuer une surveillance continue et accrue de l’ESPT au Canada pour mieux comprendre et traiter le fardeau associé à cet état pathologique ainsi que les répercussions associées.
Study persistence as a characteristic problem of current elementary art education in the Czech republic: A case study
Authors:   University of Ostrava, Zubíček Jaromír
Published: January 2025

The education system for teaching singing or playing musical instruments has a long tradition in the Czech Republic. State-guaranteed studies organized in elementary art schools provide students with the basics of education that these starting artists can later develop further at conservatories and universities. Thanks to equal treatment and an extensive network of schools, more than 10% of the total population of Czech citizens aged between 5 and 18 attend the music field. The study aims to find out how many students properly complete their music studies with a leaving certificate and which school years are critical for the successful completion of studies in musical performance or singing. The research was conducted in the Czech Republic at the Elementary Art School in Ostrava, Sokolská třída 15, through a case study of qualitative research and document analysis. The documents included statistical data of 938 pupils studying at the surveyed school during 2007–2024. The research results found by analyzing the documents are divided by individual musical instruments and grades of study.
PROCEEDINGS OF ASIAN SYMPOSIUM: INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES ACROSS CULTURAL FRONTIERS
Authors: DUȚĂ Carmen Ștefania
Published: January 2025

The violence witnessed during the 2019-2020 protests in Hong Kong is unprecedented from the perspective of both the police force and the public. While protesters employed a diverse means of retaliation, the reaction of the police was considered extreme and led to alleged physical and verbal abuses. The authorities’ narrative around violence deprives the protesters of the right to dissent and creates what Water Benjamin refers to as a monopoly on the use of violence. The reaction of the police, together with Carrie Lam’s protection of the institution, worsened the conflict and led to the radicalization of protesters, who called for an independent inquiry into the abuses.
THE RISING SUN IN THE DIGITAL ERA: JAPAN’S TECH DIPLOMACY
Authors: ALDEA Claudiu-Bogdan
Published: January 2025

The paper explores the strategic use of technology in Japan’s international relations, highlighting the country’s evolution and current practices in tech diplomacy. The conceptual framework establishes the significance and importance of technology and science diplomacy in geopolitical calculations, while also focusing on the role of soft power in achieving foreign policy. Historically, Japan’s technological rise during the Cold War era laid the foundation for its current status as global tech leader. Moreover, Tōkyō’s engagement in international partnerships, tech exports and global forums showcases its commitment to regional and global collaboration. Despite challenges, such as geopolitical tensions and rapid technological advancements, Japan’s tech diplomacy remains crucial in shaping global standards and governance.
SOCIETY OF THE MASK. THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN HONNE AND TATEMAE IN JAPANESE CULTURE AND SOCIAL PHENOMENA
Authors: RADU Andrei-Teodor
Published: January 2025

The present paper explores the correlation between the mask as a major theme in Japanese art throughout history and as an important social tool, especially when constructing social hierarchies. Expanding upon Erving Goffman’s theory of self-presentation, we focus on the dissociation between subjective intentions (honne) and the social mask/façade (tatemae) as one of the leading factors behind Japan’s post-war identity crisis, reflected in the autobiographical works of authors such as Yukio Mishima and Osamu Dazai. We also seek to analyze contemporary negative social phenomena such as hikikomori through the lens of this cultural conflict.
A NEOREALIST PERSPECTIVE REGARDING DRONE DIPLOMACY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN TÜRKIYE AND JAPAN’S USAGE OF DRONES
Authors: CALOIANU Anamaria-Florina
Published: January 2025

The landscape of international relations is currently shaped by new technologies, along with the development of AI, drones transformed some nations into providers and others into consumers in the ongoing technological race. The motivation behind the acquisition or production of drones is rooted in the cost-advantage associated with their use. In neorealism, due to the importance given to security, the use of drones for targeting strikes aligns with the objective of security prioritisation. This study entails a comparative analysis between Türkiye and Japan’s usage of drones intended to showcase the importance of this tool in a state’s priorities through the lens of structural realism.
LA SAPOLOGIE : DU CHOC DES CIVILISATIONS A L’IDENTITE SOCIALE DE LA POPULATION CONGOLAISE
Authors: MUSEKA Nickson Bondo , MBUYU LUKAMATA Patient
Published: January 2025

Sapology: From the Clash of Civilizations to the Social Identity of the Congolese Population. Known as the art of dressing elegantly and extravagantly, sapology has become a social identity of the Congolese community. Yet, most of the population in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) lives below the poverty line, with less than one US dollar a day. Given this controversial reality, the fundamental questions that this article attempts to answer are namely: - how have exogenous factors significantly contributed to the emergence and evolution of sapology to the point of becoming a culture and social identity of the Congolese community? - And how has sapology impacted the culture and the socio-economic situation of the Congolese community? Several studies in the literature focus on endogenous factors that construct a social identity. However, a few of them analyze how exogenous factors can contribute to constructing a culture and social identity. Using Samuel Huntington’s “clash of civilization” theory, the article demonstrates how exogenous factors have significantly contributed to the emergence of sapology to point of becoming a social identity and a modus vivendi (way of life) of the Congolese community.
MEMOIRES FRAGMENTEES DANS L’ESPACE POLITICO-CULTUREL (POST-)YOUGOSLAVE
Authors: IORGA Alina
Published: January 2025

Divided Memories in (Post-)Yugoslav Political-Cultural Space. About thirty years after the “bloodbath” which seemed to have been putting an end to the European “age of extremes”, the memoryscapes are still profoundly fragmented within the former territory of “the country that no longer exists”, especially due to the ongoing memory wars that started in the troubled, but also “iconic” – if we think at the cultural revival – eighties. From this viewpoint, the dynamics of both the political and social memory indicates – mostly in Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia (as the very “epicentre of violence” during the Yugoslav wars) – several patterns of continuity from the 1980s and 1990s until the present, even if there are also significant differences due to both the national specific circumstances and the respective statuses of these countries against the backdrop of Europeanisation. The article provides some relevant insights about these mnemonic dynamics – which are incorporated in contemporary cultural memory, including literature –, with a particular emphasis on the historical memory games instrumentalized within the (post-)Yugoslav political and intellectual arenas in the context(s) of the rise of ethno-nationalism.
TURKISH IDENTITY. ETHNIC AND CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS AND IDENTITY FORMATION
Authors: COSMA Irina-Maria
Published: January 2025

Turkish identity has two fundamental pillars: ethnic identity and cultural identity. These two pillars were formed and later consolidated on a historical route of going from the presocietal ethnic groups to the tribal organisation and then to a tricontinental empire, with an ideological Islamic identity. Türkiye followed an ascending constant in its formation, and the central element of its formation as a great power was identity – the element that gave vitality, the engine that set in motion all the other component elements.
CLIMATE CHANGE, FOOD SECURITY, AND HEALTH SECURITY. AN ANALYSIS ON SOME GLOBAL TRENDS AND THREATS
Authors: NEAGOȘ Ramona A. , HERȚA Laura M.
Published: January 2025

The article focuses on specific concepts which theoretically belong to the new approaches on security, emerging and becoming more and more relevant after the end of the Cold War. The structure of the article includes the description and analysis of the concepts, such as “health security”, “food security”, the trends in the fields of International Relations and Security Studies, as well as changes triggered by the recent global pandemic. The main argument is that health security, food security, and the so-called “pharmaceutical turn” in security policies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, are no longer “issues” on the soft politics agenda, not merely global threats (that inter-state, traditional approaches cannot solve), but rather major and unavoidable sectors of security.
POLITICAL CLEAVAGES AND PARTY SYSTEM DYNAMICS IN ROMANIA IN THE LAST DECADES
Authors: VAIDA Ovidiu
Published: January 2025

Political cleavages have shaped the development of the political parties in Romania since 1989. Due to the speed of transition, several types of political cleavages occurred, affecting to a large extent the dynamics of the political parties. The article aims to analyse all these political cleavages, as well as their influence on parties and on the party system.
ÎNTRE ROMA ȘI NAȚIUNEA ROMÂNĂ. CONSIDERAȚII PRIVIND IDENTITATEA BISERICII ROMÂNE UNITE LA ÎNCEPUTUL SECOLULUI XX
Authors: CÂRJA Ion , CÂRJA Cecilia
Published: January 2025

Between Rome and the Romanian nation. Considerations regarding the identity of the Romanian Greek-Catholic Church at the beginning of the 20th century. The present article seeks to offer a panoramic view of the identity of the Romanian Greek-Catholic Church at the beginning of the 20th century. The period of the second half of the 19th century was truly defining for the identity project of the Romanian Greek-Catholic denomination, if we consider the events that influenced it throughout this time. The Romanian Church United with Rome was elevated to the rank of metropolitanate, it was removed from the jurisdiction of the Hungarian Church of the Latin rite and placed directly under the authority of the Holy See, it was represented by two of its prelates at the First Vatican Council and underwent, in the following period, a thorough constitutional organization, in the form of legislation promulgated by three provincial councils and several diocesan synods. During this period, various projects circulated that sought to strengthen the missionary and proselytizing character of this Church, such as the plan to raise it to the rank of patriarchy, to expand the union with Rome among the Romanians, and last but not least, to appoint one of its leading hierarchs (Metropolitan Ioan Vancea), to the dignity of cardinal. Other events were real challenges for the Romanian Greek-Catholic Church, such as the "Catholic Autonomy" project in Hungary and the establishment in 1912 of the Hungarian Greek-Catholic Bishopric of Hajdudorogh. With a well-defined identity in relation to other denominations, even those with which it had several elements in common, such as Orthodoxy or Latin Rite Catholicism, the Greek Catholic Church expressed its identity according to the ethnic-national conditioning, on which it based its quality as a "Romanian Church", essential for its relationship with the national project of the Romanians in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
„OCCIDENTUL”, AȘA CUM E VĂZUT DE PRESA ORTODOXĂ ROMÂNĂ, ÎN CONTEXTUL INTEGRĂRII EUROPENE
Authors: GHIȘA Ciprian
Published: January 2025

The „West”, as Described in the Romanian Orthodox Press, in the Context of the European Integration. The paper analyzes the different perspectives supported in the Romanian Orthodox Press by high officials and theologians of the Orthodox Church on the effects of the integration of Romania in the European Union. The debate is not about the economical and political integration, constantly and officially supported by the Orthodox hierarchs. It was focused on the „dangers” that this integration would bring and face the Romanians – secularisation, atheism, a liberalisation of behaviours considered to be imoral, individualism, naricism etc. The West is seen as the origin of this dangerous cultural framework that can attack the values and the traditions of the Romanian Orthodoxy, seen as the protector of the true and original Christian Tradition. The discourse of otherness towards the Catholic Church is also present in this debate, as the Church of Rome is also considered to be blamed for the moral decay of the Western society. This type of discourse is not new in the Romanian cultural and confessional environment, some of these topics originating in the 19th century, others in the Inter-Wars period.
JOSÉ CASANOVA – REGÂNDIREA SECULARIZĂRII: O PERSPECTIVĂ COMPARATIVĂ GLOBALĂ
Authors: BUZALIC Alexander-Iuliu
Published: January 2025

José Casanova – Rethinking Secularization: a Global Perspective. European anthropology and sociology have constructed a specific vision of secularization, in the context of a specific historical and cultural evolution by which the State separates itself from religion and draws it into the private sphere of social life. In other cultural environments, the modernization of society has not led to the exclusion of religion from the public sphere. José Casanova conceives secularization as a phenomenon characterized by pluralism. Thus, Europe can understand the future evolution of society, which is confronted with the presence of several active religions, against the backdrop of repression in the case of Christianity, due to secularization. State and ecclesiastical institutions or representatives of religions are called upon to understand the foundations underlying the new post-secular era.
MISTERUL ȘI SENSUL MORȚII ÎN CREȘTINISM
Authors: CHIVARI Alex - Dominic
Published: January 2025

The Mistery and Meaning of Death in Christianity. What is our hope as Christians?  What are we looking forward to? What future does God have in store for us after we die? Will it involve this beautiful earth as well as all of creation? To raise these kinds of questions is to ask ourselves questions about eschatology, about realities and the end times. Given that, as we said above, the Christian faith is essentially eschatological, we eagerly await the coming of the Eschaton, having the hope of the coming of the age of salvation, of the establishment of the Kingdom of Heaven. Eschatology should occupy a central place in our Christian faith, because without a belief in the realities of the future, we have no hope.
SEGNO DI SALVEZZA ANALISI E COMMENTO DI GV 9, 1-7
Authors: PANIZZOLO Stefano
Published: January 2025

Sign of Salvation. Analysis and Commentary on Jn 9: 1-7. The evangelical passage in John, which presents the man blind from birth, has given rise to multiple interpretations over the centuries on which it is necessary to reflect in order to orient our exegetical reading. There are two fundamental lines that the patristic authors present: one that considers the text to be a baptismal catechesis; the other one that considers the passage a Christological event. Without denying the various explanations offered by the authors of the New Testament and those of the later patristic exegesis, our effort will focus on the reading of the mentioned verses, starting from a theology of its own that the author proposes. The results of this analysis demonstrate that this passage has a deep Christological character: the main interest of the evangelist, but also the deepest meaning of the passage in John 9, closely related to the concrete revelation of Jesus as "the light of the world" who, giving the sight to the blind from birth, ignites in him the spark of faith.
Ibn Taymiya y el Estado Islámico (Dā ʿeš)
Authors: Medina Gutiérrez Felipe
Published: January 2025

Diversos medios de comunicación y analistas han reiterado que una de las mayores fuentes de inspiración del Estado Islámico es el controvertido pensador medieval musulmán Ibn Taymiya (1263-1328), de quien se dice fue su “padre espiritual”. Aquí se plantea que, en realidad, hay grandes diferencias entre ambos. El objetivo es profundizar la discusión mediante un análisis de contexto histórico, seguido de un ejercicio comparativo de determinados puntos de quiebre ideológicos. El examen muestra que el Estado Islámico no se inspiró en Ibn Taymiya en los elementos evaluados, por lo que, en el fondo, también pretende contribuir a la búsqueda de una mejor comprensión del origen y el contexto de los grupos armados integristas en Medio Oriente y en el mundo islámico.
#055 Diagnóstico inaugural de sífilis a partir de lesão intraoral
Authors:   IPO Porto, ULS São João, Melo Rute , Rodrigues Ana ,   IPO Porto, ULS São João, Santos Beatriz ,   IPO Porto, ULS São João, Maia Henrique ,   IPO Porto, ULS São João, Dias Maria ,   IPO Porto, ULS São João, Alves Joana ,   IPO Porto, ULS São João
Published: January 2025

Introdução: A sífilis é uma infeção crónica causada pelo Treponema pallidum e transmitida de forma vertical ou através de contactos sexuais desprotegidos. As manifestações orais são raras mas podem ocorrer em qualquer uma das três fases da doença. A sífilis primária caracteriza-se pelo cancro duro - lesão solitária indolor com ulceração central que se desenvolve no local da inoculação, maioritariamente associada a linfadenopatias regionais. Descrição do Caso Clínico: Homem de 22 anos, saudável, recorreu ao serviço de urgência de Estomatologia por lesão indolor na mucosa jugal esquerda com 4 semanas de evolução, com aumento progressivo e associada a dolorosa tumefação submandibular ipsilateral. Ao exame objetivo apresentava tumefação submandibular esquerda dolorosa à palpação, identificando-se três adenopatias móveis e de contornos regulares. Intraoralmente, verificou-se úlcera retrocomissural esquerda, com 2 cm de maior eixo, endurecida em toda a sua espessura mas indolor à palpação. Foram consideradas três hipóteses diagnósticas: sífilis primária (cancro duro), carcinoma epidermóide ou úlcera traumática. Tanto o estudo anatomopatológico da úlcera como a biópsia aspirativa de uma das adenopatias submandibulares revelou a presença de Treponema pallidum, confirmando o diagnóstico de sífilis primária. O doente foi medicado com toma única de penicilina G intramuscular, submetido a rastreio de outras infeções sexualmente transmissíveis e encaminhado para consulta de Doenças Infeciosas para seguimento posterior. Em consulta de reavaliação de Estomatologia, duas semanas após o tratamento, o doente apresentava lesão ulcerada residual com 3 mm de maior eixo e um mês após o tratamento, regressão completa da úlcera. A tumefação submandibular foi também diminuindo, tornando-se progressivamente mais mole e indolor durante este período. Discussão e Conclusões: A sífilis é considerada a grande mimetizadora, com uma grande variedade de manifestações clínicas sobreponíveis a outras patologias, o que pode dificultar o diagnóstico e levar a um atraso no tratamento. Em indivíduos com comportamentos sexuais de risco é importante considerar esta hipótese diagnóstica quando são observadas lesões sugestivas. Aquando do diagnóstico, tanto o doente como o parceiro deverão ser tratados com penicilina e submetidos a rastreio de outras infeções sexualmente transmissíveis.
Mathematical Literacy Skills of Students in the Digital Era: Implementation of Reciprocal Teaching and Digital Literacy
Authors: Suri Fraulein Intan , Farida Farida , Fauziah Alvyyatun , Pradana Kenny Candra
Published: January 2025

In reality, the level of mathematical literacy among students remains relatively low. On the other hand, although digital tools have significant potential to enhance the effectiveness of learning, their application in the educational process is still limited, compounded by the low level of students' digital literacy, which further hinders the optimal use of technology in mathematical learning. Based on these issues, the aim of this study is to determine the effect of the reciprocal teaching model and digital literacy on students' mathematical literacy skills. The population of this study consists of X AKL students at SMK N 1 Kalianda. The sample includes classes X AKL 1 and X AKL 2. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a 2 3 factorial design. The data collection techniques in this study include mathematical literacy tests and digital literacy questionnaires, with data analysis using two-way ANOVA. The results indicate that 1) There is an effect of the reciprocal teaching model on students' mathematical literacy skills; 2) There is an effect of high, medium, and low levels of digital literacy on students' literacy skills; and 3) There is an interaction between the reciprocal teaching model and digital literacy on students' mathematical literacy skills. Based on these results, the implementation of reciprocal teaching learning and digital literacy in a synergistic manner can enhance students' mathematical literacy skills. This highlights the importance of integrating interactive teaching strategies and digital literacy development into the educational curriculum in the digital era.
Analisis Penanganan Dan Penyelesaian Kasus Pertanahan Di Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Lampung Timur
Authors: Sambawa Ningrum Herlina Ratna
Published: January 2025

This research highlights the issue of land rights as a fundamental issue in society. Implementation of Article 6 paragraph (1) of the Regulation of the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency of the Republic of Indonesia Number 21 of 2020 concerning Handling and Settlement of Land Cases at the East Lampung Regency Land Office is the main focus. The research uses normative and empirical juridical methods with secondary and primary data from literature and field studies as well as qualitative juridical analysis. The results of the research are that the implementation of these provisions has been carried out but has not been optimal. Factors inhibiting the implementation of these provisions are: internal factors, lack of understanding by employees at the East Lampung Regency Land Office regarding the stages of resolving land cases, lack of coordination between each section in the East Lampung Regency Land Office, and the absence of employees who have competence as Mediator. . Meanwhile, external factors include pressure from the community who want their land problems to be resolved immediately, lack of socialization of existing regulations to the community, and the types of cases and conditions in the field
Analisis Tindak Pidana Penggelapan Berkedok Cash Tempo Dalam Kepemilikan Fasilitas Kredit Pemilikan Rumah (KPR)
Authors: Yunus Muh , Arcaropeboka Rj. Agung Kesuma , Saputra Aris Hadi
Published: January 2025

There are many ways that people can take to meet their basic housing needs. This is where banks appear to bridge the interests of home buyers and sellers by offering home ownership credit facilities. Based on this, many parties, even housing developers (developers) are trying to take advantage of this problem by dealing with house sales without going through the bank mortgage process but instead diverting it using cash due payment, namely the payment process in installments directly to the developer as the developer at the same time. as a provider of housing funds. The aim of this research is to explain how to prove criminal acts of embezzlement under the guise of cash tempo and how the judge's legal considerations are regarding perpetrators of criminal acts of embezzlement under the guise of cash tempo. This research uses a normative juridical and empirical juridical approach, using types of secondary data and primary data. Data analysis was carried out using qualitative analysis. The results of the research showed that proof of the crime of embezzlement under the guise of cash tempo was carried out by taking into account the evidence presented at the trial conducted by the prosecutor by presenting 4 (four) witnesses, documentary evidence and the defendant's statement which explained that the defendant had committed the crime of embezzlement. under the guise of cash due. The conclusion in this research is that there is a difference in the judge's decision and the prosecutor's demands, where the defendant's claim is that he was found guilty of violating Article 372 of the Criminal Code with a prison sentence of one year and six months minus the time the defendant was in detention (temporary). Meanwhile, the judge sentenced the defendant to imprisonment for one year and three months.
Kajian Hukum Kebijakan Energi Terbarukan Indonesia dan Realisasinya Menuju Tahun 2025
Authors: Purba Erik Timoteus , Wulandari Christine , Bakri Samsul
Published: January 2025

Indonesia is committed to switching to renewable energy in the face of the global energy crisis and climate change. This paper examines the evolution of renewable energy policies in Indonesia, analyzes changes in energy mix targets, and evaluates achievements and challenges in its realization towards 2025. This research uses a qualitative approach by collecting data from laws and regulations, government reports, scientific journals, and related sources. The results of the study show that renewable energy policies in Indonesia have undergone significant development, but there are still a number of challenges in achieving the 23% energy mix target by 2025. This paper provides policy recommendations to address these challenges and accelerate the energy transition towards a sustainable future
Peran Majelis Kehormatan Disiplin Kedokteran Indonesia Dalam Kasus Pelanggaran Standar Profesional Dokter
Authors: Indrawan Khadafi , Fakih M. , Budiyono Budiyono
Published: January 2025

In Indonesia, the increase in the number of medical disputes reflects dissatisfaction with health services. This study aims to analyze the role of MKDKI as a law enforcement tool in cases of violation of doctors' professional standards, as well as supporting and inhibiting factors for the implementation of this role. The research method used is the empirical normative method. The data collected was analyzed to identify how MKDKI carried out its role in handling violation cases. The results of the study show that the Government has established laws and established KKI, MKDKI, and MKEK to protect the doctor-patient relationship. This panel assesses disciplinary violations based on operational and professional standards. The effectiveness of the Assembly is influenced by regulations, member commitment, institutional support, and resources. Obstacles such as inadequate regulation and external intervention need to be overcome through regulatory revision strategies, increased resources, and transparency. The suggestion in this study is to increase transparency and consistency in handling cases of violations of doctors' professional standards, the Indonesia Medical Honorary Council (MKDKI) needs to be supported by strong regulations and the support of related institutions. It is also important to establish MKDKI in each province and conduct socialization about their roles, as well as ensure that their decisions are in line with the Indonesia Medical Council (KKI)