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Pre-Service TVET Teachers’ Perceptions of their Readiness to Integrate ICT In the Curriculum
Authors: Martin Junior
Published: January 2025

The Jamaican Government with support from UNESCO have begun the implementation of the Information and Communications Technology Competency Framework for Teachers (ICT-CFT). A new ICT-CFT Curriculum has been developed from this framework and is currently being piloted at the University of Technology, Jamaica. This study was conducted among the pilot group of pre-service teachers to determine their perceptions of the impact of this new course of study on their abilities to integrate ICT in their specialist areas. Two research questions guided the study. A total of 30 pre-service TVET teacher, two lecturers and the educational technologist were purposefully selected for the study. The sample size was (n =33). A questionnaire and interviews were used to collect data. The findings showed that gender matters as it relates to the perceptions of pre-service TVET teachers and their readiness to integrate ICT in the curriculum. Males demonstrated a higher level of perceptions than their females. There was no difference in the perceptions of males and females towards their preparation to integrate ICT in the curriculum. Factors such as age group, prior exposure to ICT, and previous teaching experience, were not significant. The interview findings suggested that peer support and adequate technical support were among the factors that can impact the pre-service TVET teachers’ mastery of integration of ICT in the curriculum. Recommendations were made on supporting the pre-service TVET teachers, modeling effective technology integration, promoting self-efficacy, and observing the pre-service TVET teachers during the practicum.
The Effect of Video Gamification on Student Achievement, Learning Outcomes, and Engagement Level
Authors: McDowell Kimberly , Schuetz James B. , Hawkins Andrew L.
Published: January 2025

The goal of this study was to examine the effects of gamification on the learning and engagement of middle school students. The participants in this study were 145 male and female 8th grade students (80 in the intervention group and 65 in the control group). The students’ ages ranged from 13 to 15 years old and were enrolled in over six sections of 8th grade science. The study analyzed both quantitative and qualitative measures to assess student achievement, learning outcomes, and student engagement. Statistic differences emerged in academic performance, with those in the intervention group scoring higher than those in the control group on two of the unit tests. Additionally, those in the control group reported less affinity towards playing video games than did those in the intervention group. More students in the intervention group reported that playing video games did not negatively impact grades than those in the control group. Finally, data indicated that students in the intervention group demonstrated more engaged behaviors than those in the control group during the study.
Sufi Discourse In The Context of Communicative Conflict
Authors: Fatima Zahra Dr. Nessissa , Dris Prof. Khellaf
Published: January 2025

Sufismis a social religious phenomenon that exists in Algerian society, likeother Arabsocieties. Sufism has a specific language through which they express their feelings and everything that's going on in their minds. They have perceptions that others do not know. They have a specific speech that they use to communicate with others. The language of Sufis was the strangeness of its lexicon and its symbols. It was built in contrast to the accepted linguistic patterns. They formed and formed them to suit the metaphysical tendencies and desires. They tried in all ways to involve the learner, who was locked in the traditional linguistic systems, especially those who wanted to enter For the world of my stoicism, their language is intuitive and conceptual, its function sacred. Because of the mystical language of Sufism in its words and away from the original indications or the depth of the Sufi experience itself; that Sufism is not easy for those with limited culture to decipher their signals and symbols. There are several factors that have made Sufis choose difficult language paths. Through the above weak the following questions: What Is the Sufi discourse? How can the Sufi discourse rise in the context of the ongoing conflict in society? Does Sufi discourse succeed in the existence of a culture of dialogue in line with modern times?
Perceptions of University Students’ on Sexual Harassment/Assault in Turkey
Authors: Dogutas Aysun
Published: January 2025

Sexual harassment/assault is one of the mostly spoken matter in Turkey and around the World. Almost half of harassed or assaulted people are university students. This study aimed to find out college students’ thoughts and experiences on sexual assault and harassment. In this study, quantitative method was used. Within the quantitative method descriptive survey model was used. This research is conducted in a state university in Turkey. Freshmen of Education Faculty were chosen as a sample of the study. 184 freshmen, 140 of them are female and 44 of them are male, were participated to the study. As a result of this study, the rate of sexual harassment/assault that university students are exposed to is high. Even though the rate is high, notifying to authorities’ rate is low.
The Role of Religious Clans in The Political History of Iran
Authors: Oglu Kazimi Pərviz Firudin
Published: January 2025

It has been 45 years since the popular movement that became known as the Islamic Revolution took place in Iran in 1979. The tradition of seizing power during a popular movement existed in the practice of Iranian clerics as early as the beginning of the 20th century, during the Constitutional Revolution. It is noted that religious organizations dominated the Khiyabani movement of 1918-1920 and the "21 Azer" movement of 1945. There is compelling historical evidence of how religious figures mobilized family members and kinship networks to establish themselves over a large geographical area, leading to institutionalization. Similarly, significant work has been done on the transformation of Shia Islam into Iranian Islam, creating a distinction from classical Islam. In this article, we attempt to create a general picture of how religious clans that formed in Iranian geography at the end of the Safavid dynasty became regional centers of power through their family ties in subsequent periods of rule. Similarly, using national and political protest movements occurring in the country, we attempt to summarize the history of how the concept of national religion first influenced the state as a local-regional force, and then took over and created a religious state. The article attempts to study the kinship and intra-family relations, as well as the traditions of inheritance of religious families operating in Iranian geography, within a historical framework.
Prioritizing Integrated Marketing Communication Tools in Sport Tourism in Iran Based on ACCA Model
Authors: Esmaeili Narges , Ashraf Ganjuei Farideh , Tojari Farshad
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study aims to prioritize the Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) tools in the sports tourism sector in Iran based on the ACCA model to enhance the effectiveness of marketing strategies and attract more tourists.

Methods and Materials: A descriptive-field research method was employed to achieve the study's objectives. Data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire administered to a statistical population comprising 53 experts and specialists in sports management, all holding at least a master's or doctoral degree in the field. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used as the data analysis method to determine the weight and priority of IMC tools. The study ensured consistency in responses by calculating the inconsistency rate for paired comparisons, ensuring it remained below the acceptable threshold of 0.1.

Findings: The results revealed that advertising and public relations hold the highest importance in creating awareness within the sports tourism sector, with television advertising ranking the highest among advertising tools. Sales promotion emerged as the most significant tool for developing comprehension, with discount coupons receiving the highest final weight. For fostering conviction, personal selling and direct marketing were found to be the most influential, with presence selling and catalog distribution identified as the most effective methods. Finally, in the action stage, personal selling and direct marketing remained the most impactful tools, highlighting their significance in converting potential tourists into actual customers.

Conclusion: The study concludes that an effective IMC strategy in sports tourism should prioritize advertising and public relations to build awareness, followed by sales promotion for comprehension and personal selling for conviction and action. These findings provide valuable insights for tourism authorities and marketers in Iran to allocate resources more efficiently and optimize communication strategies to boost the country's sports tourism industry.
"Composable BPM: Modularizing Workflows for Agility and Efficiency"
Authors: Munnangi Sivasatyanarayanareddy
Published: January 2025

Composable Business Process Management (BPM) architecture represents a significant evolution in process design, introducing modularity and adaptability to business workflows. By enabling organizations to break down complex business processes into smaller, reusable components, composable BPM offers a high level of agility, allowing businesses to reconfigure workflows quickly in response to changing market demands. This research explores how Pega, a leading BPM platform, has facilitated composable processes for businesses, empowering them to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance flexibility. Through a review of case studies and industry reports, this article highlights the benefits and challenges associated with adopting composable BPM architecture, particularly in fast-paced industries such as finance, insurance, and retail. The research also examines how modular BPM components, such as case management, task automation, and decision services, can be orchestrated to create agile, scalable workflows. This article provides insights into how composable BPM can help organizations drive innovation, increase process efficiency, and achieve greater responsiveness to market dynamics. Ultimately, composable BPM architecture is poised to transform how businesses design and execute workflows, enabling them to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving business environment.
IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL ANTIBIOTIC TARGETS IN THE PROTEOME OF MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT EISENBERGIELLA TAYI
Authors: Muhammad Imran Malik  , Rouqiya Batool  , Faisal Abbas  , Kausar Perveen  , Muhammad Yousuf Joiya
Published: January 2025

Eisenbergiella tayi is a pathogen that affects the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and vagina, and shows some resistance to existing antibiotics. Identifying new antibiotic targets through computational methods could expedite the process. At the same time, there are numerous opportunities to develop new antibiotics to address infections caused by this pathogen. In this study, the proteome of E. tayi was progressively reduced to pinpoint potential antibiotic targets. The main goals were to identify proteins that are non-redundant, unique to the pathogen, essential, located in the cytoplasm, and associated with virulence and resistance. The druggability of these proteins was assessed using the BLASTp tool from the DrugBank database against FDA-approved drugs. The study found that the core proteome of the pathogen consists of 6,044 proteins. Of these, 2,598 were identified as non-homologous to human proteins, and 1,169 were deemed essential to the pathogen. Sub-cellular localization revealed that 594 proteins are cytoplasmic, with 76 being selected as virulent. Metabolic pathway analysis linked 32 proteins to unique pathogen-specific pathways and identified six as druggable. Further analysis highlighted the “argD” protein as both resistant and a promising target for future drug development. These results could lay the groundwork for creating new antibiotics to combat E. tayi infections.
Estrategias didácticas basadas en la resolución de problemas para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico en estudiantes de Educación Básica
Authors: Cedeño Chichanda Junior Bismark , Vega Carranza Rosa Angelica , Zamora Chevez Sandy Nayeli , Vinces Llaguno Leonardo Santiago
Published: January 2025

El sistema educativo en Ecuador enfrenta retos importantes por la limitada aplicación de estrategias activas en la formación docente, lo que afecta el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico y la capacidad de resolución de problemas en estudiantes de educación básica. Este estudio analiza los obstáculos para implementar estrategias didácticas centradas en problemas reales en los estudiantes de la Unidad Educativa Eloy Alfaro. Con un enfoque cuantitativo y diseño no experimental-transversal descriptivo, se encuestó a 256 estudiantes, de un total de 764, mediante un cuestionario estructurado. Los resultados muestran que el 22,3% de los estudiantes reportó escasa implementación de actividades prácticas por parte de los docentes, mientras que el 31,3% indicó participar en la búsqueda de soluciones y el 34% reflexionó ocasionalmente sobre propuestas en clase. Esto hallazgo revela la necesidad urgente de fortalecer la capacitación docente en metodologías innovadoras que integren actividades colaborativas y reflexivas. Se concluye que optimizar estas estrategias no solo fomentará habilidades críticas, sino que también preparará a los estudiantes para abordar problemas complejos y contribuir activamente a su entorno, sentando las bases para un sistema educativo de mayor calidad.
Métodos asertivos para enseñar geometría
Authors: Diaz Cedeño Karina Verónica , Mendoza Mendoza Camila Salome , Tarira López Sharmin Juliette , Vinces Llaguno Leonardo Santiago
Published: January 2025

El artículo se centra en identificar y analizar métodos efectivos para la enseñanza de la geometría en la educación básica, destacando el uso de estrategias pedagógicas innovadoras y herramientas tecnológicas. Se aplicó una metodología mixta con enfoques cuantitativos y cualitativos, incluyendo pruebas pre y post intervención para medir el impacto de las estrategias. Las actividades involucraron dinámicas grupales, software interactivo y aplicaciones móviles que ayudaron a los estudiantes a comprender conceptos geométricos como figuras, áreas y volúmenes. Los resultados indicaron mejoras significativas en la comprensión de estos conceptos, donde las herramientas digitales facilitaron la visualización y manipulación de formas, promoviendo un aprendizaje más activo y significativo. Además, la combinación de métodos tradicionales con tecnologías digitales atendió diferentes estilos de aprendizaje, elevando la motivación y fomentando la colaboración entre compañeros, lo que desarrolló competencias como comunicación y trabajo en equipo. La implementación de tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) mostró ser muy eficaz en la enseñanza de la geometría, mejorando la comprensión espacial y facilitando un aprendizaje interactivo. Particularmente, el uso de herramientas como GeoGebra ha sido clave para superar desafíos en la enseñanza, permitiendo una comprensión visual de conceptos abstractos y promoviendo habilidades como el razonamiento lógico y la autonomía. En conclusión, el estudio resalta la importancia de integrar tecnologías educativas y estrategias dinámicas en la enseñanza de la geometría, evidenciando su potencial para motivar a los estudiantes y enriquecer su experiencia de aprendizaje, lo que abre la puerta a futuras investigaciones en el campo de la educación matemática.
SOSIALISASI PEMANFAATAN SAMPAH KERTAS KE FAKULTAS SAINS DAN TEKNOLOGI, UNIVERSITAS ISLAM NEGERI SUMATERA UTARA (UINSU)
Authors: Franchitika Rizky , Sari Kartika Indah , Surbakti Asri Afriliany , Puspita Nurkhasanah Rina , Damayanti Fera
Published: January 2025

Sampah kertas merupakan salah satu jenis sampah yang banyak dihasilkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, seperti dari pembungkus makanan, buku, atau dokumen. Kampus sering kali menghasilkan sampah kertas dari berbagai kegiatan akademik dan administrasi seperti tugas kuliah, materi perkuliahan, brosur, surat menyurat, formulir, dan lain sebagainya. Kurangnya kesadaran dari sebagian orang untuk mengelola sampah kertas dengan baik, dapat menambah beban lingkungan dan memperburuk masalah pencemaran. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah untuk memberikan sosialisasi kepada pada pendidik dan pegawai di lingkungan Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara (UINSU) agar dapat memanfaatkan sampah kertas menjadi pendapatan tambahan dan menjaga lingkungan kampus lebih sehat dan rapih. Bentuk sosialisasi ini mendapatkan respon positif dari pada pengajar dan pegawai serta mendapat antusias dari mahasiswa UINSU.
Perfil de egreso y competencias directivas de los estudiantes universitarios: desafíos ante las organizaciones inteligentes
Authors: Céspedes-Gallegos Susana , Clara-Zafra Miguel , Sánchez-Leyva José
Published: January 2025

El presente estudio es un ensayo donde se expone un análisis sobre el perfil de egreso y las competencias directivas de los egresados cuyo objetivo es el reconocimiento de las IES ante los cambios suscitados en el contexto, de la globalización, del capitalismo y la influencia tecnológica y digital hacia las organizaciones inteligentes. La investigación es de tipo documental, ya que para su realización se basó en la búsqueda y consulta de fuentes de información de libros y artículos de investigación acerca del objeto de estudio. De acuerdo a su profundidad es explicativa porque pretende conocer el comportamiento de las variables de estudio en un contexto determinado. De acuerdo a su inferencia, es deductiva, porque a través de la investigación documental se realizan inferencias sobre las variables de estudio y de acuerdo a su temporalidad tiene un corte transversal de 2019 a 2024. La búsqueda de la información se realizó utilizando palabras claves relacionadas con el perfil de egreso, competencias directivas, organizaciones inteligentes, IES inteligentes o Smart University en las bases de datos de Google Scholar, EBSCO, Dialnet, Redalyc, Latindex, Road, Scielo, Redib, Clarivate y Clase. Los principales resultados consideran que el perfil de egreso de las IES latinoamericanas debe orientarse hacia las competencias directivas inteligentes para enfrentar los cambios en un contexto complejo y vulnerable y fomentar la innovación en los diversos sectores productivos.
Development of Green Policing Index (GPI) in the Context of Solid Waste Management: A Systematic Review
Authors:   University of Southeastern Philippines, Sagpang Grecel
Published: January 2025

The research explores how green policing at a conceptual level helps control solid waste while promoting environment-friendly practices. Research into fifty-four studies reveals four main aspects of green policing which are law enforcement actions, community involvement, technological advancement, and policy joining. Effective waste management needs all interested parties including law enforcement, neighborhoods, and private companies to work together in a full-circle approach. Enforcing environmental laws helps keep waste management rules in place and blocks illegal disposal while working to protect our environment. People must join together and spread recycling knowledge to create partnerships with local groups while reducing wasteful practices. The research shows that adding GPS tracking and drone technology to waste monitoring enhances the ability to track activities and maintain legal requirements. Strong policy frameworks and governance systems found in Sweden and Germany prove necessary to carry environmental sustainability to national levels. Through the Green Policing Index (GPI), the study recommends a tool to evaluate how green policing programs perform. The tool helps us evaluate our current actions while planning our next steps. Policymakers and authorities now have a workable system to make solid waste management plans that benefit both the environment and everyone.
Essential Factors and Strategies Focused on the Design of a Management Model to Reduce Gender-Based Violence Against Women
Authors: Roxana Granda-Campoverde , Christian Bermeo-Valencia , Gabriela Bermeo-Valencia
Published: January 2025

The study focused on identifying the essential factors and strategies needed to design an efficient management model aimed at reducing gender-based violence against women and promoting structural change within the community of San Francisco de Milagro, Ecuador. Using a qualitative and participatory approach, the methodology included emancipatory workshops with women and local female leaders, as well as in-depth interviews with specialists in the field. Among the most relevant findings are the importance of providing comprehensive and personalized support to victims, fostering economic inclusion, implementing community awareness campaigns, utilizing technological tools for efficient management, and basing decision-making on reliable data. These key factors and strategies not only address the immediate needs of affected women but also serve as catalysts for social transformation, with high potential for replicability in other similar contexts, both in Ecuador and across Latin America.
From Written to Showing: Exploring the Adaptation of The Devil's Advocate by Andrew Neiderman in light of Linda Hutcheon's A Theory of Adaptation
Authors: al-Thabhawee Abbas Razzaq Hameed , Sultan Ahmed Essam , Albusalih Sarmad Abdulrazzaq Kadhim , Al-Asadi Salam Hasan Makki Mutleb , Tobick Ali Kareem
Published: January 2025

This paper is an exploration of the book-to-film adaptation of 'The Devil's Advocate' and the ways in which the work interacts with theories of adaptation. To discuss this process in some detail, the differences and similarities between the two mediums will be observed and then followed through in a stage-by-stage analysis of the adaptation. I aim to discuss the arguments present in pieces that advocate film as a repetitive and non-expressive adaptation of the original source and how the novel, and ultimately the film, refuses to bow to such simple arguments. The mutuality of the novel and the film's reception is examined in light of the assertion that both texts must share an 'aesthetic currency' with the audience for overall profit to be maximized. The concept of narrative brackets is inscribed with problems due to the dual brackets, as one may expect, causing a dual duel with visual, health, and church-hospital inflections to be transmitted throughout the fenceposts of both markets' stories.
Environmental Responsibilities in a Global Context. Some Thoughts
Authors:   Lusíada University of Porto. Researcher at CEJEIA, Portugal, Aragão Seia Cristina
Published: January 2025

Environmental responsibility refers to the duty of individuals, companies, governments and organisations to protect the environment, namely by reducing pollution levels, conserving natural resources and promoting sustainable practices. This concept has become increasingly relevant as the impact of human activity on the planet, boosted by globalisation, becomes more and more evident, particularly regarding the loss of biodiversity, the degradation of ecosystems and climate change. Consequently, individuals and companies have a crucial role to play in adopting sustainable practices that can collectively contribute to mitigating global environmental problems. Based on a
qualitative approach, the aim of this article is to highlight some of the environmental concerns of our time, in a globalization context, and to point out some concrete solutions that involve individuals and companies, technological innovation and sustainable solutions, and the responsibilities of governments and public policies, in mitigating the effects of human action and facing the environmental challenges of the future, promoting respect for the limits of the planet and a fairer and more balanced economic model.
A Career for Prison Educators: The Perspective of Professionalization in the Romanian Prison System
Authors:   Doctoral School of Law, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, Palea Adrian Cristian
Published: January 2025

This article analyzes, from the perspective of interdisciplinary approach, the status of the educator – a public servant with special status in the Romanian prison system, as well as the opportunity for career development through the professionalization of the occupation of prison educator. The research employs a systemic method for the structured approach to the topic, as well as for the analysis of principles of administrative law and criminal execution law. The logical method serves as the foundation for identifying reasoning and legal benchmarks both domestically and
internationally. Furthermore, the analysis highlighted in this article aims to raise awareness of the need for career development for educators within the Romanian prison system and to build a legal and social framework conducive to adopting the professional status of the educator – a public servant with special status in the Romanian prison system.
The Importance of Professional Legal Ethics for the Independence of the Judiciary
Authors:   Legal Studies" Department at the University of Economics - Varna, Bulgaria, Dimitrova Darina
Published: January 2025

The article examines one of the sources of "soft law" - the codes of ethics adopted by the Supreme Judicial Council and their significance for the legal system of the Republic of Bulgaria. The scientific aim of the study is to examine the independence of the judiciary in the light of professional legal ethics. In pursuit of the stated objective, the author has implemented two main research tasks: first, to analyze the meaning and possible manifestations of the principle of
independence of the judiciary; and second, to examine the interrelation between law and morality in the light of professional ethics of persons working in the judiciary. The present work will, from a theoretical perspective, enrich the doctrine with an analysis of the legal nature of codes of professional ethics and, from a practical perspective, assist law enforcement authorities. The research was developed in the framework of the author's participation in the national scientific project NPI №57 of 2022 on the topic "Legal Relations and Status of Persons in the Judiciary in the Conditions of Digitalization".
A Conversation with Dr. David S. Salsburg
Authors: Bar Haim , Ting Naitee
Published: January 2025

Dr. David S. Salsburg’s career has been an exceptional one. He was the first statistician to work in Pfizer, Inc., and later became the first statistician from the pharmaceutical industry to be elected as an ASA fellow. He played a vital role as a statistician in Pfizer, Inc. at a time when the drug approval process was developed. For his contributions, Dr. Salsburg was awarded the Career Achievement Award of the Biostatistics Section of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America in 1994, for “significant contributions to the advancement of biostatistics in the pharmaceutical industry”. Dr. Salsburg also managed to achieve something rare among scientists, which is to popularize his field of research and make it accessible and enjoyable to laypeople. Dr. Salsburg is possibly best known for his book “The Lady Tasting Tea – How Statistics Revolutionized the 20th Century Science”, in which he combines simple and engaging explanations of statistical methods, and why they are needed, along with personal stories told with a great deal of generosity, fondness, and humor about the people who developed them. Dr. Salsburg’s admiration for the those statisticians shines through. In this interview, Dr. Salsburg shares his own stories and perspectives, from his childhood, through his service in the Navy and his long and productive career in Pfizer, Inc. to his equally productive retirement, in which he authored “The Lady Tasting Tea” and other books.
Proposed policy for strategic human resource management in the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board
Authors: Sirisunhirun Somboon , Ploywan Phut , Amornsiriphong Somsak , Rugchatjareon Krish , Arakpothchong Wutthichai
Published: January 2025

The objective of this study was to analyze the strategic plan of human resource management and formulate a policy proposal for human resource management regarding strategic plans 2022–2026, in the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board Ministry of Industry of Thailand (OCSB). The researchers used a policy research methodology where the data collection process consisted of seven steps as follows: 1) Research related to documents and studies 2) Workshops 3) Consulting team meetings based on expertise 4) In-depth interviews 5) Focus group discussions 6) Group meetings between executives and working groups of the OCSB. together with the researchers of this study, and 7) Organizing the public hearing; key informants in this research were executives, government officials, and personnel of the OCSB. The research results showed that: 1) The OCSB reached a consensus on formulating a strategic plan, which includes: vision, mission, strategic issues, goals and objectives, and various strategies for human resource management operations for the years 2022–2026. 2) Policy proposals for the Human Resource Management Strategic Plan 2022–2026 should be divided into three dimensions: a strategic dimension of human resource management strategy transfer, an implementation dimension of the supervision and monitoring of human resource management strategic plans, and dimensions of review and evaluation of human resource management strategic plans.
Analysis of Electrical Properties of Copper Bars Obtained from Electrical Waste
Authors:   Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Souphanouvong University, PHAKVISETH Pem
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to study the copper refining process, wasted copper scrap, and the physical and electrical properties of melted metallic copper. At the same time, it is being researched as a means of promoting and developing the copper sector for individuals who choose to pursue additional studies. 900°C, 1030°C, 1040°C, 1050°C, and 1080°C with a burning time of 30 minutes to 1 hour, take the sample that melts into a liquid metal to form a copper ingot, then take the copper ingot sample to analyze the density, the surface of the metal ingot, the chemical composition of the copper sample, and the electrical conductivity coefficient.

The research found that wire scraps brought in at this time are melted at a temperature of 1040ºC but are still not fully melted down. At a temperature of 1050ºC, it can be melted into liquid metal and made into a copper metal bar, it has a density equal to 7.91 g/cm3, and at a temperature of 1080ºC, it has a density of 8.63 g/cm3. The results of photographing copper metal under a microscope indicate that the color of the copper metal is brown, the rough surface is made up of holes and small scratches, and the microstructure of the copper metal is visible. The average electrical conductivity coefficients of copper bars burned at 1040°C, 1050°C, and 1080°C were 1150.62 ´ 103 (S/m), 557.15 ´ 103 (S/m), and 395.11 ´ 103 (S/m), respectively. Therefore, to manufacture copper metal scraps, discarded or degraded electrical wires can be burned at temperatures ranging from 1050ºC to 1080ºC, following a mold-making process.
Cilicia and Imperial Rivalries
Authors: Saribekyan Kima
Published: January 2025

This article aims to understand the historical significance of Cilicia within the context of imperial dynamics in the Middle East. Cilicia, a region characterized by shifting borders and contested sovereignty, provides a unique lens through which to examine the interactions between imperial powers, local populations and the lasting effects of conflict. The study draws on a wide range of scholarly sources to explore how Cilicia has been perceived amidst imperial rivalries, focusing on the competing narratives, geopolitical ambitions and humanitarian interventions that have shaped its history. Key themes include the impact of genocide in Upper Mesopotamia and the complexities of French colonial administration and intelligence activities in Syria. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates history, political science and humanitarian studies, this research aims to unravel the multifaceted perception of Cilicia and highlight its enduring relevance in understanding the contemporary Middle East. This examination offers new insights into how historical events and policies have influenced the region’s present-day dynamics, emphasizing the critical role of Cilicia in the broader complexity of Middle Eastern history.
A 2024-es amerikai választások és a Puerto Rico-voks
Authors: Balogh Beatrix
Published: January 2025

Van-e Puerto Ricónak beleszólása az elnökválasztásba? Tulajdonképpen alkotmányos értelemben nincs. Ez pont a sziget politikai státuszából fakadó demokratikus deficit és a gyarmati viszony megszüntetését követelők gyakran hangoztatott érve. A Puerto Ricó-iak több mint fele azonban ma már az Egyesült Államokban él, a legtöbben Floridában, ahol akár az ő szavazatuk is lehet a mérleg nyelve a 2024-es elnökválasztás helyi fordulójában. Ennek a közösségnek a pártválasztását a helyi érdekek és pártprogramok mellett a sziget alkotmányos státuszának megváltoztatására tett ígéretek is erősen befolyásolják, konkrétan az, melyik jelölt támogatja Puerto Rico felvételét az Egyesült Államok teljes jogú tagállamaként. Nyáron nemcsak a demokrata elnökjelölt személye változott meg, hanem mindkét párt módosította a Puerto Ricóval kapcsolatos álláspontját, miközben a karibi sziget szintén a nyár folyamán döntött arról, hogy nemcsak az elodázott „státusz-népszavazást” rendezi meg 2024 novemberében, az általános választásokkal egyidőben, de a Puerto Ricó-iak most először — mégha szimbolikusan is — az USA elnökének és alelnökének személyéről is szavaznak. E többszörösen összetett képlet dinamikáját vizsgálja a tanulmány.
Revamping Traditional Methods: Evaluating the Grammar-Translation Method in Modern Language Teaching
Authors: Naghiyeva Gunay
Published: January 2025

The Grammar-Translation Method (GTM) has long been a staple in language education, particularly in non-native English-speaking contexts like Azerbaijan. While it excels in teaching grammar and translation, its limitations in fostering communicative competence and practical language use have drawn criticism. This article examines the strengths and drawbacks of GTM, such as its focus on grammatical accuracy and vocabulary development versus its neglect of speaking and listening skills. Alternative approaches are proposed, including integrating mixed methodologies, leveraging technology, fostering authentic communication, and adopting learner-centered practices. These solutions aim to modernize GTM, balancing traditional strengths with innovative methods to meet the demands of contemporary language learners.
TUMOR GIST DE DUODENO: UM RELATO DE CASO E REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Arrais Juliana Araujo , Vasconcelos Bruna Gomes , Neiva Romerito Fonseca
Published: January 2025

Introdução: Os GISTs do duodeno são raros tumores mesenquimais originados das células intersticiais de Cajal, frequentemente associados a mutações nos genes KIT ou PDGFRA. Representam uma pequena parcela dos casos de GISTs, predominando em homens mais velhos e localizando-se, em sua maioria, na segunda porção do duodeno. Os sintomas mais comuns incluem dor abdominal e sangramento gastrointestinal, e o tratamento principal é a ressecção cirúrgica, com bom prognóstico após a ressecção curativa. No entanto, o acompanhamento a longo prazo é crucial devido ao risco de recidivas tardias.
Pengaruh Variasi Konsentrasi Kaolin Dan Uji Kestabilan Fisik Masker Lumpur Ekstrak Daun Pepaya (Carica papaya L.)
Authors: Thomas Nurain , Tuloli Teti Sutriyati , Mo’o Faradila Ratu Cindana , Pakaya Lutfiah
Published: January 2025

Daun pepaya (Carica papaya L.) adalah salah satu bahan alami yang digunakan sebagai bahan kosmetik dalam pembuatan masker lumpur karena mengandung senyawa kimia yang bersifat antibakteri. Salah satu senyawa antibakteri yang terdapat dalam daun pepaya yaitu alkaloid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari variasi konsentrasi kaolin dan uji kestabilan fisik masker lumpur ekstrak daun pepaya (Carica papaya L.). Penelitian ini diawali dengan ekstraksi menggunakan metode maserasi, skrining fitokimia, formulasi sediaan masker lumpur dengan variasi konsentrasi basis lumpur kaolin yang berbeda FI (20%), FII 30%, FIII (40%), dan Evaluasi fisik masker lumpur meliputi uji organoleptis, uji homogenitas, uji ph, uji daya sebar, uji waktu sediaan mengering dan uji iritasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semua formula stabil secara fisik meliputi evaluasi uji organoleptis, uji homogenitas, uji ph, uji daya sebar, uji waktu sediaan mengering, uji iritasi. Semakin tinggi konsentrasi basis lumpur maka akan semakin kental pula sediaan. Berdasarkan hal tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa variasi konsentrasi kaolin dapat mempengaruhi sifat fisika sediaan masker lumpur ekstrak daun pepaya (Carica papaya L.).
Formulasi Dan Evaluasi Sediaan Exfoliating Gel Sari Buah Anggur (Vitis vinifera L.)
Authors: Mustapa Mohamad Adam , Paneo Mohamad Aprianto , Puluhulawa Lisa Efriani , Latif Multiani S , Nani Indriyati
Published: January 2025

Buah anggur adalah salah satu buah yang dikenal kaya akan antioksidan dan mengandung vitamin C dalam bentuk asam tartarat. Asam tartarat adalah salah satu jenis dari Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) yang dapat mengangkat sel kulit mati, sehingga sel kulit baru dibawahnya menjadi lebih terlihat. Selain asam tartarat, arang aktif sebagai scrub alami yang bermanfaat untuk menyerap bakteri dan kotoran dari kulit, mengangkat sel kulit mati, menghilangkan jerawat, mengecilkan pori kulit. Sehingga kulit menjadi bersih dan sehat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang formulasi dan mengevaluasi sediaan exfoliating gel yang dibuat dari sari buah anggur (Vitis vinifera L.). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental laboratorium dengan menggunakan sari buah anggur (Vitis vinifera L.) dan Carbopol sebagai basis gel dengan konsentrasi 1,5%. Sediaan exfoliating gel yang dihasilkan diuji stabilitas fisik meliputi organoleptik, homogenitas, pH, viskositas, daya sebar, daya lekat,dan lama waktu mengering. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sediaan exfoliating gel berwarna hitam, bau vanila, dan bertekstur semi solid, tidak homogen karena adanya bahan scrub yang memang tidak dirancang larut. Sediaan memiliki pH 5,5, daya sebar 6,82 cm, daya lekat 2,5 detik, viskositas 3.896 cps dan uji waktu mengering 15 menit. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa sari buah anggur (Vitis vinifera L.) dapat diformulasikan sebagai exfoliating gel.
Panorama del Dengue en Suramérica: Incidencia, Características Clínicas y Estrategias de Prevención
Authors: Quintero Beatriz , Guarderas-Gonzaga Sonia Michelle , Lima-Machuca María Augusta
Published: January 2025

In 2023, Dengue experienced an unprecedented spread, with outbreaks and expansion into areas previously free of the disease worldwide. In the Americas, record-breaking figures from 2019 were surpassed. This review examines current evidence on Dengue in South America, focusing on the region's scientific contributions regarding incidence, clinical characteristics, and prevention strategies. Dengue, an endemic disease in much of South America, showed an alarming increase between 2023 and 2024, with surges in several countries. In recent years, rising incidence and the geographic spread of Dengue have been driven by the simultaneous circulation of serotypes, unregulated urbanization, and vector insecticide resistance. Additionally, increased rainfall and the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) have played a key role. In some regions, dengue incidence correlated positively with rainfall and negatively with temperature. The clinical characteristics highlight the complexity of differentiating Dengue from other febrile illnesses, as well as between primary and secondary infections and among serotypes. Secondary infections and those caused by DENV-2 were associated with greater severity and complications. Coinfections with Zika, Chikungunya, and SARS-CoV-2 further complicate the diagnosis. In South America, studies evaluated the attitudes, beliefs, and effectiveness of dengue control measures, including insecticide use and resistance, public health strategies, educational practices, and vaccines. The findings underscore the importance of combining and adapting strategies to local contexts to achieve more sustainable and effective dengue control in the region.

Keywords: Dengue, South America, Epidemiology, Aedes, Dengue Vaccines, Epidemiological Monitoring
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Cooperative Script terhadap Kemampuan Menelaah Struktur Teks Ulasan Cerpen pada Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 6 Lubuklinggau
Authors: Lestari Susi , Abid Syaiful
Published: January 2025

The lack of students' understanding of the learning material on short story review texts in the Indonesian language subject, as seen from the test scores and interviews with Indonesian language teachers at SMPN 6 Lubuklinggau, prompted the researcher to conduct a study titled The Application of the Cooperative Script Model to the Ability to Analyze the Structure of Short Story Review Texts for Seventh Grade Students at SMPN 6 Lubuklinggau. The purpose of this study is to determine the significant improvement in the ability to analyze the structure of short story review texts among eighth-grade students at SMPN 6 Lubuklinggau. This study employed a quasi-experimental method without a comparison class. The population of the study consisted of all eighth-grade students at SMPN 6 Lubuklinggau, totaling 74 students. The research sample was selected using simple random sampling, resulting in class VIII.3 with 25 students being chosen. Data collection techniques included tests and non-test methods. The study results showed that the hypothesis was proven true, indicating that the Cooperative Script learning model was significantly effective in improving the ability to analyze the structure of short story review texts among eighth-grade students at SMPN 6 Lubuklinggau. This was evidenced by the results of the study using a "t-test," which showed that tcount(7.76)>ttable(2.06)t_{text{count} (7.76) > t_{\text{table}} (2.06)tcount​(7.76)>ttable​(2.06) at a 5% significance level.
El logo de la Asociación Red PyMEs Mercosur: Orígenes y perfil de su diseñador
Authors: Borello José
Published: January 2025

Esta breve nota sigue el camino de dos intervenciones anteriores (Borello, 2019; 2022), que tenían como propósito resumir algunos aspectos de la historia de nuestra querida Red PyMEs. En esos textos hacíamos una historia de la asociación, de su primer presidente y alma mater, y de su revista PID: PyMEs, innovación y desarrollo y, a partir del examen de esas trayectorias, esbozábamos reflexiones y propuestas a futuro. En esta contribución vamos a examinar los orígenes del logotipo de la Red y, en ese examen, vamos a delinear un perfil de su diseñador y a hacer algunas consideraciones sobre el propio logotipo.
Estudo de viabilidades técnica e socioambiental de um sistema de aproveitamento de água de chuva no campus do IFMG em Ouro Preto
Authors: Ferreira Cunha de Melo Liliam , Vieira Paulo de Castro
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a viabilidade de um Sistema de Aproveitamento de Água de Chuva em duas edificações do Instituto Federal de Minas Gerais, Ouro Preto, considerando aspectos técnicos e socioambientais. Baseado nos dados obtidos em campo, realizou-se o pré-dimensionamento de um sistema por meio do método de simulação de reservatórios, visando a avaliação técnica para fins não potáveis. A avaliação socioambiental se baseou no estudo de impactos em potenciais por meio do método de matrizes de interação. Os resultados indicaram que a implantação do sistema de aproveitamento de água de chuva é tecnicamente viável ao adotar reservatórios de modelo apoiado, com capacidade de 100 m³ e atendimento de até 67% das demandas de descargas sanitárias. Com relação aos aspectos socioambientais, agregou valores positivos significativos ao sistema de abastecimento, tais como o atendimento as diretrizes do plano diretor, a preservação do manancial utilizado e a manutenção de água em tempos de escassez. Concluiu-se que a metodologia utilizada foi eficaz na identificação dos impactos e análise da viabilidade socioambiental, e que a implantação deste sistema configura uma tecnologia passível de contribuir para a economia de água potável no campus, mediante a redução do seu uso para fins menos nobres.
"THE ROLE OF INVESTMENT IN REDUCING NATIONAL DEBT"
Authors: Bahodir qizi Muhammadjonova Iroda
Published: January 2025

This article analyzes the importance of investment in reducing national debt. It first examines the negative impact of national debt on the economy and emphasizes that investment can be a way to reduce this debt. The article discusses how investments can positively affect various sectors of the national economy, particularly in industry, infrastructure, and the private sector, and help reduce debt by generating new tax revenues. The effectiveness of attracting foreign investments and developing innovative technologies to boost economic growth rates is also demonstrated. At the same time, the article addresses the key challenges in attracting investments, including security and legal issues. Overall, the article highlights the importance of investment strategies in reducing national debt and discusses the key factors necessary for their successful implementation.
OʻZBEKISTON JANUBIDAGI UMURTQALI HAYVONLAR GELMINTLARINING ORALIQ XOʻJAYINLARI MOLLYUSKALAR EKOLOGIYASI
Authors: Sitora Safarova
Published: January 2025

Ushbu tadqiqot O‘zbekiston janubidagi umurtqali hayvonlarda uchraydigan gelmintlarning rivojlanish sikliga ta’sir etuvchi mollyuskalar ekologiyasini o‘rganishga bag‘ishlangan. Surxondaryo va Qashqadaryo hududlarida olib borilgan dala tadqiqotlari mollyuskalar populyatsiyasini, ularning gelmintlar bilan bog‘liqligini va ekologik omillar ta’sirini o‘rganishni maqsad qilgan. Tadqiqotda mollyuskalar yashash joylari, suv havzalari sharoitlari va gelmintlar rivojlanish bosqichlarining o‘zaro bog‘liqligi batafsil tahlil qilindi.
ESP – O‘ZBEKISTONDA FANNING YANGI YO‘NALISHI
Authors: Uralovna Nortojiyeva Umida Uralovna
Published: January 2025

Hozirda kasbga yo’naltirilgan ingliz tili (ESP) butun dunyoda xorijiy tillarni o’rganishga doir dolzarb masalaga aylandi. U umumiy ingliz tilidan asosan maqsadiga qarab farq qiladi. Aytmoqchimanki, ESP o'rganuvchilari allaqachon ingliz tilining asosiy bilimlariga ega, ular faqat professional ko'nikmalar va funksiyalarni o'rganishni xohlashadi, umumiy ingliz tilini o'rganuvchilar esa grammatika va jumlalar tuzilishini o'rganadilar. ESP kursi talabalarning ehtiyojlari, qiziqishlari va istaklariga qaratilgan, shuningdek, zaif tomonlarini aniqlaydi va dars davomida muammolarni hal qilish uchun yechimlarni topadi. Bu soha bank, turizm yoki biznesdan tortib tibbiyotgacha bo'lgan turli mavzularni qamrab oladi. Bu kombinatsiya talabalarni o'z sohalarida o'rgangan narsalaridan foydalanishga undaydi.