bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Adjectives in Descriptive Writing Among Second Language Learners (A Study on Grade Ten Students of Km/Str/ Al-Hidaya Maha Vidyalaya, Chawalakade)
Authors: M.T.M. Azmy  , M.J Fathima Sujani  , M.R Rishad Muhammed  , MB. Nowzath
Published: February 2025

This research delves into the impact of descriptive writing proficiency among grade ten students in Al-Hidaya Maha Vidyalaya where English is taught as a second language. This research aims to analyze the use of adjective in writing descriptive text among grade ten students. The objectives of the study are; to identify any challenges or barriers faced by grade 10 students in incorporating adjectives into their descriptive writing compositions, to develop a personal writing style that utilizes adjectives effectively to create vivid and engaging descriptive passages, to reflect on personal growth in descriptive writing skills through self-assessment and goal setting, to identify the types of adjective and apply suitable adjectives in the appropriate place. Data collection methods include interviews, questionnaires, pre-tests, and post-tests conducted on a sample of 30 students. Results indicate a notable improvement in descriptive writing proficiency from pre-test scores (33.33%) to post-test scores (100%). Notably, the study emphasizes the significance of innovative teaching techniques to enhance students' descriptive writing skills and overall language competence. The teachers should give more motivations to the students in teaching learning process about applying adjective in writing descriptive text effectively.
The Influence of Product Knowledge and Brand Awareness on Purchase Intentions on the Lazada E-Commerce Platform
Authors: Ahmad farishin Ikhwan  , Ahmad Nuh
Published: February 2025

This research aims to examine the influence of product knowledge and brand awareness on purchase intentions on the Lazada e-commerce platform. Using a quantitative approach, the sample consisted of 400 Lazada consumers who were randomly selected, and data was collected through an online questionnaire covering demographics, product knowledge, brand awareness, purchase intentions, and social influence. Analysis using Structural Equation Models (SEM) shows that product knowledge and brand awareness have a positive and significant influence on purchase intentions. In addition, this research also found that social influence acts as a mediator in the relationship between product knowledge and brand awareness and purchase intention. The results of this research emphasize the importance of product knowledge and brand awareness in increasing customer purchase intentions on the Lazada e-commerce platform, as well as providing important implications for marketers in increasing customer engagement and loyalty in the ever-growing digital market.
Implementasi E-Commerce Untuk Mendukung Perekonomian Masyarakat Lokal Di Desa Selatbaru
Authors: Nadra Sagita  , Suha Saputri  , Rizki Maulana  , Titin Sumarni
Published: February 2025

The increasingly rapid development of technology and information currently requires people to become familiar with and always be in touch with the internet. The internet, which was previously considered a pseudo technological sophistication, has now transformed into a real world that has succeeded in creating a new lifestyle for modern humans, starting from cellphones, netbooks, laptops and various other gadgets. The existence of MSMEs in Selatbaru Village, which is located in Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency, is very developed when compared to other villages in Bengkalis Regency. However, these MSMEs have not yet used e-commerce. The type of research used in this research is using a qualitative descriptive type, namely research in the form of words, images and not numbers in collecting data with the aim of describing events obtained based on data in the field. The factor that most influences MSMEs in Selatbaru Village in utilizing e-commerce is that it can facilitate product promotion and marketing. Without continuous promotion and marketing of products, their business will be eroded in increasingly tight business competition. Apart from that, MSME players also realize that they have to keep up with increasingly modern developments and the increasing demand to be more creative in running their business.
Exploring The Potential Of The Marketplace: Benefits And Challenges For Online Sellers
Authors: Fitri Wahyuni  , Mhd.Sahrizal  , Siti Saidah  , Evan Marsandi  , Titin Sumarni
Published: February 2025

The shift in people's shopping styles is also marked by the growth of available e-commerce marketplaces. This is an opportunity for small businesses to be involved in the growing choice of e-commerce marketplaces that can be accessed for free. According to the goukm.id site, the involvement of small businesses in the online market can increase economic growth in Indonesia. Marketplace is a platform where producers and consumers can meet to carry out buying and selling transactions for products or services using shopping applications or websites. In this platform, buyers can explore various products or services offered by various manufacturers from different online stores. The existence of a halal marketplace is closely related to the support provided by the government, especially from the National Sharia Finance Committee, one of which includes the 2020-2023 Indonesian Sharia Economic Masterplan program which seeks to contribute to the growth of a digital economy that follows sharia principles through the development of a halal platform.
Negative Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the World of Image-based Editing
Authors: Adelia Nur Fitriana  , Vina Salima Mujahida  , Ali Zainal Abidin  , Ahmad Naufal  , Muhammad Rizal Rafli
Published: February 2025

Recently, artificial intelligence technology has been talked about by young people. Artificial intelligence is one of the developments in the digital era like this. This AI is artificial intelligence made by humans. AI is a branch of computer science. Over time, AI technology has played certain tasks and roles in everyday life, especially in the business world. It can be concluded that artificial intelligence, or artificial intelligence, learns from human experience to do human tasks in general. In the development of the world in this digital era, there are many crimes that are rampant. There is one AI technology that is used for crimes, for example, deepfake.
DESIGN OF REVERSIBLE THYRISTOR FEED DRIVE WITH PROPORTIONAL-INTEGRAL CONTROLLERS
Authors:   National University of Science and Technology «MISIS», Moscow, Russia, MOKROVA Natalia , ARTEMYEV Viktor ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Russia, HAJIYEV Anar ,   Department of Machine design and industrial technologies, Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: February 2025

This paper presents a detailed analysis of a reversible thyristor feed drive for industrial
metalworking systems, oriented for application in machine tools with position or contour numerical control,
as well as in copying and milling machines. The drive under consideration is based on a three-phase zeroreversing scheme, providing a wide dynamic speed control range of the executive motor speed not less than
10000 revolutions, which allows effectively adapting to changes in technological parameters and various
production modes. The application of proportional-integral speed and current regulators in the control loop
contributes to the accuracy, stability and speed of the system under various mechanical loads and transient
modes. The paper offers a comprehensive consideration of structural features, principles of operation and
performance characteristics of reversible thyristor feed drive with PI controllers. The obtained results allow to
optimize the drive operation in conditions of high precision machining, to expand the functional capabilities
of the machine tool equipment, to reduce the influence of external disturbances and to increase the reliability
of the industrial system as a whole. The basis of the hardware configuration of the drive consists of thyristor
block (BT), control unit (CU), stabilized power supply of control circuits, as well as synchronization
transformer, interacting by means of functional blocks: regulator block (RB), phase shifting device (PSD),
logic block (BL), stabilized power supply block (SPB) and correction block (BC). The described functional
structure simplifies the procedure of initial setting of the drive, tightening the interaction of the system elements
and reducing the risk of uneven operation modes. It is possible to use both conventional electric motors with
normal inertia-torque ratio and motors with increased torque overload capacity or reduced inertia. An important
feature of the proposed solution is a built-in system of protection of power keys against short circuits by using
high-speed maximum protection automatics (MPA), which contributes to increased reliability of operation and
reduces the risk of failure of expensive elements. Additional stability of thyristor switching process is achieved
by using transistor electronic keys, whose operation is synchronized with the supply network due to a special
transformer winding, providing fast and accurate transition between positive and negative half-periods.
MODELLING OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM ON AN ELECTRONIC MODEL
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Chuvash State Agrarian University», Chuvashia, Russia, GRIGORIEV Alexey , AHMEDOV Beyali ,   Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku, Azerbaijan, ARTEMYEV Viktor ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Russia, Kaya Huseyin ,   Bartin University, Bartin, Türkiye
Published: February 2025

This paper presents a detailed analysis of the dynamics of an automatic temperature control system
using an electronic model based on a cascade representation of control objects in the form of aperiodic links.
The system under consideration includes several stages of signal conversion an actuator, whose inertial link
determines the rate of temperature change; and a thermocouple, which has its own inertia, affecting the
accuracy and delay of the feedback signal. To stabilise the temperature, a proportional controller is provided,
which ensures the adjustment of the control action depending on the deviation of the actual temperature from
the set temperature. The authors of the paper consistently derive a high-order differential equation describing
the dynamic behaviour of the entire system. It is based on the physical parameters of time constants and gain
coefficients responsible for the inertia of the links and the relationships between them. By substituting
specific numerical values for time constants
T1
, T2
, T3
and coefficients
1
k ,
2
k ,
3
k ,
4
k
, as well as for the
given initial conditions initial temperature deviation and its derivatives, the final equation of motion is
formed, which allows to evaluate the nature of the transient process. The nature of transient processes arising
at sudden change of system parameters or at initial deviation of temperature from the desired level is
determined. The analysis of the obtained equation and its solutions makes it possible to predict the
monotonicity and oscillation of the transient process, to estimate the maximum temperature deviations and
the time of reaching the steady-state mode.
OPTIMIZATION OF THE NUMBER OF MACHINING STAGES WORKPIECES FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PARTS
Authors:   South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia, GUZEEV Viktor , YUSUBOV Nizami ,   Department of Machine Building Technology, Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku, Azerbaijan, ABBASOVA Heyran ,   Department of Machine Building Technology, Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku, Azerbaijan, DADASHOV Ramil ,   Department of Machine Building Technology, Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: February 2025

The productivity of machining in the production of machine parts is determined by the time spent
on shaping surfaces according to the drawing and the number of machining stages required to achieve the
specified accuracy of the part from workpieces of varying accuracy. Due to the well-known property of the
technological system related to the technological inheritance of errors from the workpiece to the part, the
refinement of the workpiece dimensions is carried out in several stages. The required number of machining
(refining) stages for the workpiece depends both on the characteristics of the technological system itself and
on the degree of variation in the workpiece's input parameters and its machining conditions. In addition, since
the process of reducing the workpiece error depends on the dispersion of its dimensions, the required number
of machining stages to achieve the specified accuracy is primarily determined by the change in the dimension
of the dynamic setup at each stage. At the same time, the dimension itself is typically adjusted by changing the
static setup. The dimension of the dynamic setup arises due to the elastic displacements of the elements of the
technological system under the influence of cutting forces. The greater the difference between the dynamic
setup dimension and the setup dimension (static setup dimension), the larger the error in the resulting
dimension. Errors caused by fluctuations in the dynamic setup dimensions are difficult to compensate for, as
they depend on many parameters: the strength properties of the material being machined, cutting conditions,
cutting tool parameters and its wear, the rigidity of the technological system, and others. The article presents
an approach to finding combinations of technological process parameters that ensure the shortest production
time for parts and the specified accuracy. For parametric optimization, the identified patterns of the influence
of the main technological process parameters on the refinement coefficient of the workpiece dimensions at
each machining stage are discussed.
Pelatihan Penulisan Soal Literasi dan Numerasi bagi Guru
Authors: Rizkianto Ilham , Sarumaha Yenny Anggreini , Putra Aji Permana
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this community service activity was to provide training for teachers on designing AKM problems. The activities were conducted at MTsN 1 Sleman and involving teachers as participants. Those were held from October to November 2024 in three meetings. Through this community service activity, the team made serious efforts for teachers to understand AKM better and experience in devising literacy problems which were relevant to their own subjects. The training activities on designing literacy numeracy problems for teachers provide sufficient understanding and skills about the importance of numeracy integration in learning. Based on the discussion held and the presentation of problems designed, teachers’ competence in designing literacy numeracy that are contextual and relevant to the subjects being taught is growing. Teachers now have profound understanding how to connect numeracy concepts with learning material to create meaningful problems. Well-designed literacy numeracy problems not only test numeracy skills, but also train students in analyzing, evaluating and solving problems.
Bumuntu ou l’humain dans la relationalité
Authors:   Université Catholique du Congo et Université de Lomami, Joseph MBAYO MBAYO
Published: February 2025

Cette étude se propose d’établir que le bumuntu c’est l’humain dans la relationalité dans la mesure où celle-ci est constitutive de l’être humain. Cette relationalité se réalise selon une dialectique de la relationalité positive-valorisante et de la relationalité négative-dévalorisante. La primauté de la relationalité autorise de la situer au commencement et à la fin de l’être-homme d’une part, et d’accorder la primauté aux biens relationnels par rapport aux autres biens, notamment les biens économiques, d’autre part. Les biens relationnels étant faits de relations, leur jouissance exige la réciprocité. Partant de la perspective afrocentrique selon le bumuntu, il y a lieu de dégager certaines convergences croisées avec la tradition occidentale.
A propos de « ce qui est vrai et saint » dans les Religions Traditionnelles Africaines
Authors:   Professeur émérite à l’UCC, Théodore MUDIJI MALAMBA
Published: February 2025

Pour prendre en considération ce qui est vrai et saint dans les religions non chrétiennes dont les religions africaines, comme le recommande la Déclaration Nostra Aetate, l’Eglise en Afrique est appelée, d’une part, à collaborer activement et positivement avec ces religions dans la recherche du bien religieux et social ; et d’autre part, à en approfondir la connaissance pour une meilleure intégration des valeurs qu’elles véhiculent.
Le dialogue interreligieux entre le christianisme et l’islam. Point de vue d’un théologien protestant
Authors:   Professeur émérite de l’Université Protestante au Congo (UPC), Alexis MUSHILA NYAMAKANK
Published: February 2025

un vrai dialogue interreligieux s’opère au niveau de l’intuition mystique, bien au-delà des mythes, rites et ethos qui caractérisent tout système religieux. Cette étude distingue deux voies : d’une part, la voie de l’exclusion qui veut absolument convertir l’autre, sinon le rejeter ; et d’autre part, la voie de l’inclusion qui ouvre à la tolérance, l’amour pour tous les êtres, le respect des particularités. La figure de Amadou Hampâté Bâ est proposée en modèle pour un dialogue porté par la mystique.
Don Bosco's Pedagogy, Preventive System, in the Projects of Linking with Society
Authors: Castillo Mónica Carolina Mármol , Lorenzo Eddy Conde , Herrera Tania Guadalupe Yaguana
Published: February 2025

Don Bosco's pedagogy, the preventive system, is part of the work of the Salesian institutions that is evident in the various activities that the student carries out: research, teaching and outreach. The link with society is a strategic, transversal space that leaves its mark on those who participate in this activity. The objective of this research is to determine the relationship between Don Bosco's pedagogy and the application of the preventive system in outreach projects. The methodology applied was historical- logical, analytical-synthetic. Non-probabilistic intentional sampling was used at the discretion of the authors according to the characteristics. The type of research was explanatory, the paradigm was interpretative-phenomenological, while its approach was of a mixed type. The analysis of the information was supported by Nvivo software, where a descriptive analysis was carried out through the use of frequencies. As a result of this research, it was determined that there is a greater leverage with the communities where the students carried out the linkage projects, and the positioning of Don Bosco's Pedagogy, which is based on the pillars of reason, faith and love.
DEFINITENESS IN TUNISIAN ARABIZI: SOME DATA FROM STATISTICAL APPROACHES
Authors:   Université Grenoble Alpes (LIG, LIDILEM), GUGLIOTTA ELISA , MASSARO ANGELAPIA ,   University of Siena, MION GIULIANO ,   University of Cagliari, DINARELLI MARCO ,   Université Grenoble Alpes (LIG)
Published: February 2025

We present a statistical analysis of the realization of definiteness in Tunisian Arabic (TA) texts written in Arabizi, a hybrid system reflecting some features of TA phonetics (assimilation), but also showing orthographic features, as the use of arithmographs. In §1, we give an overview of definiteness in TA from a semantic and syntactic point of view. In §2 we outline a typology of
definite articles and show that TA normally marks definiteness with articles or similar devices, but also presents zero-markings or weak definites. In §3 we discuss TA and how definiteness is instantiated in TA. In §4, we present data from the Tunisian Arabizi Corpus (TAC), a multidisciplinary work with a hybrid approach based on dialectological questions, corpus linguistics standards, and deep learning techniques. In §5 we define the behavior of TA with respect to what we observed in §1, §2 and §3, describing our TAC-based analysis.
AL-CHAKHS (LE PERSONNAGE DESINCARNE). OPERETTE LIBANAISE. AUTEURS-COMPOSITEURS : LES FRERES RAHBANI, VEDETTE : FAIROUZ
Authors:   Université de Trieste, KALLAS ELIE
Published: February 2025

With their genuine colloquial Lebanese, their tenacious commitment to preserve Lebanese popular traditions and folklore, the Rahbani Brother’s theatre managed to save a precious heritage and helped make their diva interpreter Fairouz one of the most famous 20th century singers in the
Arab World. Her short songs combined traditional and popular musical influences, setting them apart
from the long repetitious songs in the colloquial Egyptian that were the order of the day. While
the Rahbani Brothers’ musical theatre was conceived and performed in colloquial Lebanese, most
of the research on the topic carried out so far is in Arabic and their works have become vulnerable
to misrepresentations by Western scholars. This article aims into illustrating and partially translating one of the Rahbani’s operetta, namely, al-Chakhs / al-Shakhs (The Puppet Person).
Book Review - ZAHRA ALI. 2020. Féminismes islamiques (deuxième édition). Paris: La Fabrique éditions. 234 pp. ISBN: 978-2-35872-190-5
Authors:   University of Bucharest, SITARU LAURA
Published: February 2025

Zahra Ali brings together the most relevant scholars, researchers and activists in what is called Islamic feminism in a second edition of this volume that captures the latest developments in the field. The work starts with two fundamental desiderata: the need to decolonize the reading and understanding of feminism in the Islamic space and to place it in the continuation of efforts to reform Islamic societies by reinterpreting its fundamental sources. In the introduction to the
book Zahra Ali draws attention to the danger of generalization in approaching the Islamic world and the social status of Muslim women who live in a variety of environments each of them contextualized politically, economically and culturally. The editor warns that the articles making up the volume are in clear rupture with the orientalist and racist vision that characterizes the controversies
about women in the Islamic world. Islamic feminism as conceptually described by the authors of this volume develops within the Islamic religious system by strongly challenging the patriarchal dimension of the reading of the Koranic text, overturning several general lines present in the common perception, Western and Islamic alike.
Book Review - MANUELA E.B. GIOLFO, FEDERICO SALVAGGIO (editors). 2023. More than Just Labels Relating TAFL to CEFR Levels. Roma: Aracne. 248 pp. ISBN: 979-12-218-1094-3
Authors:   University of Bucharest, COJANU EDUARD BOGDAN
Published: February 2025

More than Just Labels Relating TAFL to CEFR Levels is a volume edited by Professors Giolfo and Salvaggio that brings together contributions from distinguished scholars with the aim to find answers and, more important, to raise awareness about the question of whether to relate the teaching of Arabic to European standards.
Integration of intelligent sports technology in optimizing kayaking athletes’ movement training
Authors: Xie Xinxiao , Xu Binchao
Published: February 2025

With the continuous advancement of technology, intelligent sports technology has gradually become an important tool in sports training. This study aims to explore the application of intelligent sports technology in optimizing the movement training of kayaking athletes. By introducing advanced technologies such as motion capture, data analysis, and virtual reality, the research aims to improve athletes’ coordination and stability in their movements. Using kayaking athletes as research subjects, this study provides a detailed description of the application methods and experimental design of intelligent sports technology and systematically analyzes the collected data. The research results show that intelligent sports technology has a significant effect on improving the precision and efficiency of athletes’ movements. Specifically, through real-time feedback and data accumulation, coaches and athletes can develop more scientific and reasonable training plans, thereby significantly enhancing training effectiveness. However, the study also points out the shortcomings of intelligent sports technology in terms of portability and real-time data processing, which need further improvement and optimization in future research. Overall, this study provides evidence for the application of intelligent sports technology in kayaking training, having important practical significance and application value. It offers valuable references for the future development of sports training and intelligent technology.
Application of deep learning and biological evolution in personalized physical education teaching plan for student physical fitness generation
Authors: Zhang Shaobin , Ma Hui , Ma Xuelian
Published: February 2025

In the realm of physical education in higher education institutions, dance courses have emerged as a vital component due to their holistic nature and technical demands. However, traditional teaching methods often face challenges, including limitations in teaching resources, learning interaction, and motion correction. To address these shortcomings and enhance teaching effectiveness, this study introduces a biometric and motion analysis system tailored for sports dance instruction. Grounded in biomechanical principles and leveraging wearable devices alongside intelligent mobile terminal technology, the system collects kinematic and dynamic data from students’ dance movements. By employing biomechanical models, it quantitatively evaluates movement standardization and provides real-time feedback to students. The research findings demonstrate that this innovative system significantly improves teaching interactivity and student movement accuracy, achieving a 14% increase in teaching efficiency. Furthermore, 93% of students expressed high satisfaction with the system. This study advocates for the integration of mobile intelligent terminals and biometric technology, the optimization of course design, the development of teaching resources guided by biomechanics, and the strengthening of the synergy between practice and theory. By doing so, it aims to establish a more scientific and effective sports dance teaching model.
Method and practice of improving fitness training effect based on transfer learning from a biomechanics perspective
Authors: Qian Huawei
Published: February 2025

This study focuses on leveraging transfer learning technology to revolutionize fitness training from a cell and molecular biomechanics perspective. In the era of advanced biotechnology, understanding the minute biomechanical events within cells during exercise is crucial. We aim to apply computer-intelligent control concepts to fitness training, especially aerobics, by delving into the cell and molecular biomechanics. Via in-depth analysis of aerobics training's impact on cells and molecules and smart use of computer tech, a B/S mode simulation model integrating NET and SQL Server is crafted. This model offers a scientific framework for fitness training centered around cell and molecular biomechanics. The ID3 algorithm is then employed to dissect student sports test data related to cell and molecular changes, enabling personalized training plans based on individual cell and molecular traits. To enhance the model, the association rule algorithm is introduced. By scrutinizing extensive cell and molecular biomechanics training data, such as how mechanical forces influence gene expression and protein interactions, hidden patterns and correlative factors are unearthed. This refines the model's accuracy and practicality. During experimentation, comprehensive testing of the association rule algorithm in the context of cell and molecular biomechanics is carried out. Results confirm the viability of the computer-intelligent control-based aerobics training strategy, which effectively boosts fitness training effectiveness at the cell and molecular level. This research pioneers novel approaches for aerobics and other sports, providing valuable insights for optimizing training with respect to cell and molecular biomechanics.
Present State of Teaching Chinese Mural Painting: Basis for an Enrichment Plan
Authors:   University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Yameng Li
Published: February 2025

Chinese mural painting is a means for Chinese people to communicate their philosophical, religious, moral, political, and artistic views on the arts, nature, and society. It is therefore essential to conserve and transmit this cultural knowledge over the generations. Hence, the intention of this study to determine the present state of teaching Chinese mural painting in China. Specifically, the study aimed to find out what respondents think about the way Chinese mural painting is presently taught in selected schools in Shan Xi province of China and how it fits into the arts curriculum. It also aimed to find out how students feel about the inclusion of Chinese mural painting in their art classes. Using a descriptive quantitative research design, a total of 421 students currently enrolled in art education from five (5) Chinese colleges and universities served as respondents of the study. The study's self-made questionnaire, which was validated by professionals, showed that the institutions chosen for the investigation had successfully included Chinese mural painting into their arts curricula. The respondents demonstrated favorable views toward the inclusion of Chinese mural painting in the teaching of arts. When respondents are categorized according to their age and school, significant disparities in their perceptions of the state of teaching Chinese mural painting in arts education were found. Variations in these demographic traits may explain this outcome. Also, when respondents are categorized according to school, age, and grade level, significant differences in their opinions regarding the inclusion of Chinese mural painting in arts education were also found. The respondents' attitudes toward incorporating Chinese mural painting into arts education and their assessment of the current state of teaching were shown to have a high positive correlation, indicating that the values of these two variables move in the same direction. The researcher recommends incorporating the enrichment program into the way that teaching is delivered. It is also recommended that administrators and art professors collaborate to develop an instructional design that is both more effective and inclusive of a broader spectrum of students. Furthermore, schools should continue providing their students with a wider range of Chinese mural painting reference materials, web databases, and learning tools in addition to regular workshops, field visits to historical mural locations, and museums. Lastly, it is advised that future scholars carry out comparable research on more facets of their own cultural history. The enrichment plan can also be incorporated into the curricula to facilitate the teaching of mural painting.
Artificial Intelligence Practices and its Integration to Art Education: Basis for an Innovative Development Plan
Authors:   University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Yiyi Zhao
Published: February 2025

This study explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in art education within selected universities, aiming to propose an innovative development plan. The study evaluated AI practices in terms of learning content, learning activities, and assessment methods. Through a quantitative method approach, data were collected from 220 art teachers and 713 art students via survey to assess the current state of AI integration in art education. Findings revealed that AI practices in learning content were perceived as very satisfactory. Specifically, art professors' familiarity with formal content training and knowledge of resources and materials to enhance content training was highly rated. Learning activities involving AI tools showed positive impacts on student engagement and creativity. However, challenges such as insufficient learning materials, lack of support for teachers' professional development, and time constraints were noted. Assessment methods incorporating AI, like automated grading systems and AI-driven feedback, were found to be efficient but required improvements in aligning with curriculum standards and addressing individual learning needs. The study highlighted the significant role of AI in transforming art education by offering personalized learning experiences and fostering creative skills. Based on the findings, the study proposes a comprehensive development plan emphasizing the need for curriculum development, investment in AI technologies, and continuous professional development for educators. The recommendations aim to enhance the effectiveness of AI integration in art education, ensuring that it meets the evolving needs of students and the educational landscape.
Determining Priority Factors for Executing of Reverse Logistics in Palm Oil Industry of Indonesia
Authors: Nugroho Bernardus Yuliarto , Shariff Sarifah Radiah , Fathurahman Heri , Haris Muhammad Hakimi
Published: February 2025

As the country's largest palm oil producer in the world, Indonesian palm oil production is still encounter political barriers or non-tariff economy of several countries. Sustainable development policies have a role to overcome these obstacles. The generation of solid waste and liquid waste from Indonesian palm oil processing factories tends to be increased. To overcome the problem, Indonesia must be able to implement a sustainable supply chain with the concept of reverse logistics, which focuses on reduction, reuse, and recycling areas. The research method used is a quantitative method with data collection by distributing web-based questionnaires to experts in the palm oil industry in Indonesia with samples that are adjusted and match the Fuzzy VIKOR technique (Visekriterijumsko Kompromisno) and Fuzzy TOPSIS technique (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution). A web-based questionnaire was developed for data collection, which was then distributed to thirty experts. From the comparison results between Fuzzy VIKOR and Fuzzy TOPSIS, there are almost similarities in the Reverse Logistics options, only different in the first and second options. For Fuzzy VIKOR, the first option is Reuse, while for Fuzzy TOPSIS, the first option is Repair. As for the results of the third to fifth options, there is no difference between Fuzzy VIKOR and Fuzzy TOPSIS, namely, Refurbishment, Recycling, and Remanufacturing.
The Linkage Between Agile Project Management Practices and Sustainable Project Performance: Mediating Role of Agile Value Creation and Moderating Role of Innovation Capabilities
Authors: Saadan Ijaz
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the intricate relationship between Agile Project Management Practices (APMP) and Sustainable Project Performance (SPP) within contemporary project management contexts. Drawing on principles of adaptability, iterative development, and stakeholder collaboration inherent in Agile methodologies, the research seeks to discern how these practices contribute to the achievement of sustainable project performance in project outcomes. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, the study aims to uncover the theoretical underpinnings that connect Agile practices with sustainable project performance, considering economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Methodologically, the research employs a quantitative analysis by project practitioners. By examining real-world projects and synthesizing data from IT industry, the study aims to provide practical insights for organizations seeking to align Agile practices with sustainability goals. The findings of this research hold the potential to inform project management strategies, enhance organizational adaptability, and contribute to the broader discourse on effective methodologies for achieving sustainable project outcomes in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Keywords: Agile Project Management, Sustainable Project Performance, Agile Value Creation, Innovation Capabilities, Sustainability in Project Management.
Exploring the Impact of Religiosity, Halal Knowledge, and Subjective Norms on Purchase Intention of Japanese Food in Indonesia
Authors: Bagus Ardiyanto  , Asep Maulana Rohimat  , Zulfikar Ali Ahmad
Published: February 2025

This study aims to investigate the impact of religiosity, halal knowledge, and subjective norms on the purchase intention of Japanese food at Yoshinoya restaurant in Indonesia. The research employed a quantitative approach, and primary data were collected from 100 respondents who had consumed food at Yoshinoya restaurant, using purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 21. The results indicate that religiosity, halal knowledge, and subjective norms have a significant positive effect on purchase intention. Specifically, religiosity, halal knowledge, and subjective norms were found to be important factors that influence customers' intention to purchase Japanese food at Yoshinoya restaurant in Indonesia. This study contributes to the existing literature on the factors that influence food purchasing behavior, particularly in the context of Japanese food in Indonesia. The findings of this study provide important insights for marketers and practitioners in the food industry who are interested in catering to the needs of Indonesian consumers.
Teachers’ Perspective: Revolutionizing English Classroom Interaction with Technology Integration
Authors: Faricha Rizqi
Published: February 2025

The integration of technology into language teaching has emerged as a prominent alternative for facilitating the classroom interaction. Thus, this study aims to present the teachers’ perspective on the use of technology in the learning activity, especially in English classroom integrated with the online feedback. The data were collected from the interview and observation involving teachers inside and outside the classroom. The sample for this study consisted of teachers from Senior High School in Surakarta, Central Java Province. The results of the study indicated that the use of technology integrated with the online feedback promoted meaningful teaching and learning activity. The integration of technology-based learning and online feedback in English classroom was effective, but it should also be added with the offline one, especially in giving the feedback to the students. In addition, this study found that teachers are confronted with a problem of the connection or networking using the technology. The results suggest for the effective use of technology in the learning activity.
Islamic Banking and Finance: Book Review
Authors: Ma'rufi Mutia Risma
Published: February 2025

"Islamic Banking and Finance: Second Edition" by Zubair Hasan provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, practices, and theoretical underpinnings of Islamic finance. This book will be published in 2023. The book delves into the fundamental concepts of Shariah-compliant banking, offering a comprehensive overview of the prohibition of interest (riba), the importance of risk-sharing, and the promotion of ethical investments. Hasan meticulously explains various Islamic financial instruments such as mudarabah, musharakah, ijara, and sukuk, making the book an essential resource for understanding how Islamic banking operates differently from conventional financial systems. According to Čihák & Hesse (2010), these financial instruments are This is the fundamental principle in Islamic banking. Besides, the primary audience for this book includes students, academics, and professionals in the fields of finance, economics, and Islamic studies.
Assessing the Digital Well-Being of Student-Catechists: Pathways to Effective Cyber-Evangelization
Authors: Rhudy Mary Ann , Torres Ronnie
Published: February 2025

In today's digital era, catechists play an increasingly important role in utilizing digital platforms for evangelization and maintaining their overall digital well-being. Student-catechists can engage with their peers and younger generations through various digital platforms, enhancing their role in cyber-evangelization. This allows them to communicate the good news of salvation while collaborating with communities to interact with others; however, it is essential to ensure that their physical, mental, spiritual, social, intellectual, privacy, and safety are safeguarded while utilizing digital technology. This study aimed to assess the digital well-being of 15 student-catechists at the Notre Dame Center for Catechesis (NDCFC) in Cotabato City, Philippines during the academic year 2024-25. A descriptive quantitative research design was used, and the primary data-gathering tool was an adopted survey questionnaire. The student-respondents' assessments of their digital well-being were quantified using numerical values. The results showed that the student-catechists generally made positive assessments of their digital well-being, but identified areas that require improvement, particularly in the physical-digital well-being domain. It was recommended that student-catechists maintain a healthy digital identity and possess the necessary skills to navigate digital hazards. A digital well-being framework was proposed for implementation by NDCFC and other catechetical centers.
 
Keywords:   assessment, cotabato philippines, cyber-evangelization, digital well-being, student-catechist
Senior High School Students’ Perceptions on Teacher Accompaniment in the Post-Pandemic: Philippine Setting
Authors: Camarines Teresa , Balanquit Simon Peter , Buencibillo Joenel , Eballo Mia , Valeriano Elmgay
Published: February 2025

The post-pandemic era has introduced challenges and opportunities that influence the dynamics of the student-teacher relationship. Using the phenomenological approach, this paper aims to examine 1,449 Grade 11 and Grade 12 students of DLSU-SHS on their perceptions of their teachers’ accompaniment from the subject Christian Living and Values Education Area (CLVE) in the post-pandemic situation. Following the scholarly consensus on how teacher support is essential for student outcomes, the researchers explore the Teacher Accompaniment Scale (TAS), a tool developed by Baring et al. (2020) to measure the quality of support in terms of four dimensions: emotional, informational, instrumental, and appraisal. TAS is a novel approach to college education, particularly in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, where no equivalent assessment has been attempted. It is also of interest to researchers to apply the tool in a post-pandemic setting and further correlate the results to different tracks, namely, HUMSS, STEM, ADT, ABM, and SpT. The descriptive results generated by the Jamovi software presented a positive correlation across all strands/tracks. A further qualitative inquiry also had positive results about students’ teachers’ accompaniment experiences and ways of accompaniment. This study suggested possible interventions in the dimensions that need improvement.
Karl M. Gaspar: Panimulang Paglalapat ng Paniping Pagsusuri sa Teolohiyang Pilipino
Authors: Santos Mark Joseph
Published: February 2025

Isang landas na maaaring suungin sa pagpapayabong ng Araling Kapantasan ng anumang disiplina ay ang pagpaparami ng umiiral na eksposisyon ukol sa kaisipan ng mga pantas ng disiplinang iyon. Totoo rin ito sa kaso ng Teolohiyang Pilipino. Sa pagsasagawa ng eksposisyon, isang pamamaraang maaaring kasangkapin ay ang paniping pagsusuri. Malaki ang potensyal ng pamamaraang ito upang matasa ang katanggapan/saysay ng kapantasan ng pantas sa konteksto ng kanyang akademikong komunidad. 
Upang ipamalas ang bisa nito bilang metodo sa Teolohiyang Pilipino, inilapat ito sa kapantasan ni Karl Gaspar, na maituturing na isa sa pinakaprominenteng Pilipinong teologo at antropologo. Gamit ang Google Scholar, siniyasat ang padron ng mga sumusunod: bilang ng pagsipi, akdang sinisipi, ideyang sinisipi, may-akdang sumisipi, paksang pinagsisipian, paraan ng pagkakasipi, at larangang pinagsisipian. Sa pamamagitan nito ay natuklasan ang mga sumusunod: pinakasinisipi si Gaspar sa paksa ng simbahan at katutubo; sa larangan ng agham pampulitika, antropolohiya, pilosopiya, at araling pangrelihiyon siya pinakamadalas sipiin; mayorya ng sumisipi sa kanya ay nasa Pilipinas, partikular sa Luzon, bagaman marami-rami rin ang pagsipi sa Mindanao; at pinakamadalas siyang sipiin para sa pagsuporta sa sariling argumento ng mga sumisipi, at bilang pagpupugay sa kanya bilang naunang pantas.
 
(One way of enriching Araling Kapantasan of any discipline is to increase existing expositions on the thoughts of that field’s intellectuals. The same is true for Filipino Theology. One method that can be used is citation analysis. This method has enormous potential in analyzing the reception/impact of intellectual’s scholarship in the context of his/her academic community. 
To show its efficiency as a method in Filipino Theology, it is applied to Karl Gaspar’s scholarship, who can be regarded as the most prominent Filipino theologian and anthropologist. By using Google Scholar, the following patterns are analyzed: citation count, works cited, ideas cited, authors who cite Gaspar, topics where he is cited, how he is cited, and fields where he is cited. Through this, the following are discovered: Gaspar is mostly cited in the topic of church and IPs; he is cited most in the fields of political science, anthropology, philosophy, and religious studies; majority of those who cite him resides in the Philippines, particularly in Luzon, though his citations in Mindanao has significant number; and the major reason why he is cited is to use his writings to support their own arguments, as well as to honor him as a pioneer intellectual.)
Connecting the Dots: Understanding Volunteer Motivations through the Lens of John Paul II’s Message
Authors: Ingles Jr Antonio Levy
Published: February 2025

This study explores the motivations driving individuals to engage in volunteer activities, inspired by John Paul II’s message for the UN Year of Volunteer Work (2001). Using structured and open-ended questionnaires, the research examines respondents’ reasons for volunteering across six themes: Compassion and Empathy, Sense of Duty, Positive Impact and Fulfillment, Personal Growth and Awareness, Interconnectedness, and Spirituality and Faith. Thematic analysis (Aronson) categorizes responses, revealing that Altruistic Purpose and Collective Well-being are the primary motivators. Participants express a strong desire to positively impact others’ lives and contribute to societal good. Satisfaction with volunteering is assessed through Satisfaction Rate Calculations (SmartSurvey™, 2021), which yield a high overall Satisfaction Rate of 85.33%, reflecting the rewarding nature of such activities. By linking motivations to actions, the study provides valuable insights for fostering sustained volunteer engagement. These findings can guide organizations in creating effective programs that inspire long-term commitment to volunteer work, ensuring that volunteerism continues to thrive as a powerful force for societal benefit.