bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Historical Structural Racism in the Built Environment and Contemporary Children’s Opportunities
Authors: Blatt Lorraine R. , Sadler Richard C. , Jones Emily J. , Miller Portia , Hunter-Rue Daniesha S. , Votruba-Drzal Elizabeth
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

There are well-documented links between structural racism and inequities in children’s opportunities. Yet, when it comes to understanding the role of the built environment, a disproportionate focus on redlining obscures other historical policies and practices such as blockbusting, freeway displacement, and urban renewal that may impact contemporary child development. We hypothesized that historical structural racism in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania’s, built environment would be associated with fewer contemporary educational, socioeconomic, and health opportunities. We also hypothesized that these measures would explain more collective variance in children’s opportunities than redlining alone.

METHODS

We used geospatial data from the US Census, Mapping Inequality Project, and other archival sources to construct historical measures of redlining, blockbusting, freeway displacement, and urban renewal in ArcGIS at the census tract level. These were linked with data from the Child Opportunity Index 2.0 to measure children’s opportunities across domains of education, socioeconomic status, and health. We ran spatial regression analyses in Stata 18.0 to examine individual and collective associations between structural racism and children’s opportunities.

RESULTS

Historical redlining, blockbusting, and urban renewal were largely associated with fewer contemporary educational, socioeconomic, and health opportunities, and explained up to 47.4% of the variance in children’s opportunities. The measures collectively explained more variance in children’s opportunities than redlining alone.

CONCLUSIONS

In support of our hypotheses, novel measures of structural racism were related to present-day differences in children’s opportunities. Findings lay the groundwork for future research focused on repairing longstanding harm perpetuated by structural racism.
Феномен реальності в античній і середньовічній філософії: побудова дискурсу і рецепція
Authors: MELESHCHUK Anatoly
Published: January 2024

Розглядається формування базових положень античного дискурсу стосовно феномену реальності, його спрямованість і подальша рецепція середньовічною теологією. Філософське осмислення феномену реальності почалося у ранніх представників античної філософії і поступово сформувало систему онтологічних і гносеологічних понять, що поступово сформували два основних напрямки дискурсу – ідеалістичний і реалістичний. Представники класичного періоду – Платон і Арістотель – реалізували його інтенції у своїх філософських системах, але підвалини вже були закладені їх попередниками, зокрема Гераклітом, Демокрітом, Парменідом і Зеноном. Напрацювання античних мислителів були сприйняті середньовічними теологами і трансформовані у контексті християнської системи уявлень про світ. З одного боку античний дискурс звузився до єдиної моделі теологічного, християнського ідеалізму. Але з іншого, середньовічна модель реальності доповнилася самостійною категорією часової протяжності, що мала лінійну спрямованість. В перспективі це робило можливим реалізацію ідеї діалектичного розвитку, як властивості реальності.
«NUMERO ZERO» УМБЕРТО ЕКО ЯК ЛІТЕРАТУРНИЙ ОБРАЗ ЙОГО ФІЛОСОФІЇ МЕДІА
Authors: PAVLUSIV Nadiya
Published: January 2024

У статті розглянуто роман У.Еко «Номер нуль», присвячений журналістській діяльності. З’ясовано, що у формі художніх образів здійснено узагальнення філософських ідей, котрі сформувалися у У.Еко під час роботи журналістом та в процесі її подальшого осмислення. Починаючи з формування особистості журналіста, структуровано основні рівні та форми роботи редакції ЗМІ, їх взаємовідносин з державою та різними групами впливів. Простежується намагання автора сформувати цілісну філософську концепцію медіа у суспільстві постмодерну, що дає підстави вести мову про єдиний цілісний художній образ авторської філософії медіа у романі.Практичне значення статті визначається складністю процесів формування сучасного медіа середовища в Україні, запровадженням нових форм та методів журналістської діяльності.Оригінальність статті в тому, що вона є однією з перших у вітчизняній науці філософських досліджень образів журналістських професій у художній літературі. Пропонована стаття покликана доповнити існуючі розробки у сфері соціально-філософського аналізу художньої літератури та окреслити методологію подальших досліджень.
ДАВНЬОЄГИПЕТСЬКА «БЕСІДА ЗНЕВІРЕНОГО ЗІ СВОЇМ БА» ЯК ПЕРША У СВІТІ АПОЛОГІЯ САМОГУБСТВА: ДО ПИТАННЯ ПРО СУТНІСТЬ СУЇЦИДАЛЬНИХ ПРИЧИН (ІСТОРІЯ ТА СУЧАСНІСТЬ)
Authors: OSETROVA Oksana
Published: January 2024

Базою для написання даної статті послужила давньоєгипетська пам’ятка культури «Бесіда Зневіреного зі своїм ба» невідомого автора, викладена у формі діалогу, яка являє собою першу у світі апологію самогубства. Актуальність даного дослідження зумовлена тим, що, незважаючи на розвиток різноманітних наукових галузей у ХХІ ст., потребують розкриття таємничі грані людської природи загалом і людської душі, зокрема. На жаль, в Україні, «Бесіда» й досі не знайшла відповідної філософської рефлексії над сутністю тих суїцидальних причин, які спонукають ліричного героя поеми вести дискусію зі своєю душею (Ба), обґрунтовуючи доцільність прийняття суїцидального рішення. З огляду на зазначене мета даного дослідження полягає у з’ясуванні сутності й характеру суїцидальних причин, що рухали давнім єгиптянином, та порівнянні їх з актуальними проблемами, які наразі мають місце у сучасному українському суспільстві. Аналіз давньоєгипетської поеми, проведений з огляду на її суїцидологічний контекст, дозволив з’ясувати такі важливі моменти: 1) ліричний герой є Зневіреним у собі, про що свідчить його ненависть до власного імені, тобто до самого себе, що за характером слугує внутрішньою суїцидальною причиною, яка вирізняється суб’єктивністю; 2) ліричний герой є Зневіреним у суспільстві (зокрема, друзях), зануреному у зло, що за характером слугує зовнішньою суїцидальною причиною, яка вирізняється об’єктивністю; 3) виокремлені суїцидальні причини, які вирізняються екзистенціально-психоаналітичним характером, мають місце у сучасному українському суспільстві. У перспективі дане дослідження може послужити підґрунтям для розбудови антисуїцидальної програми, розробленої з урахуванням душевних особливостей людини.
ВПЛИВ ДЕЗІНФОРМАЦІЇ НА ДЕРЖАВНУ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНУ ПОЛІТИКУ: ВІТЧИЗНЯНИЙ ТА ЗАРУБІЖНИЙ ДОСВІД
Authors: MELNYK Yulia
Published: January 2024

Стаття визначає основні орієнтири дезінформації як шкідливого (негативного) суспільно-політичного явища та концентрує увагу на правових та політичних механізмах протидії дезінформації (на прикладі України та деяких розвинених країн світу).Визначено ключові правові механізми протидії дезінформації в Україні відповідно до Закону України «Про інформацію» №2657-XII. Політичними механізмами протидії дезінформації в Україні визнано злагоджену діяльність державних інституцій: від Кабінету Міністрів України та Верховної Ради України (нормотворче унормування діяльності) – до Центру протидії дезінформації при Раді національної безпеки і оборони України (нормативно-практичне втілення державної політики протидії дезінформації). Здійснено огляд політики прихованої (гібридної) дезінформації, що використовувався РФ впродовж війни з Україною (2014р.-2022р. – анексія Криму та Донбасу, 2022р. та дотепер – повномасштабне збройне вторгнення РФ на територію України). Здійснено огляд інституційно-політичних та політико-правових заходів, що використовувалися Україною задля протидії даним дестабілізаційним псевдоінформаційним ініціативам (включно із діяльністю РНБО, та, як наслідок, створенням на його базі та на засадах підконтрольності вищезгаданому РНБО Центру протидії дезінформації (ЦПД) у 2021р.). Акцентовано увагу на боротьбі із дезінформацією у розвинених країнах світу на кшталт Європейського Союзу (як політико-економічного об’єднання держав) та Сполучених Штатів Америки (далі – США) за допомогою інституційно-юрисдикційних інструментарних механізмів (ЄС – схвалення Посібника протидії дезінформації на локальному та регіональному рівнях 2022р. (Handbook on good practice in countering disinformation at local and regional level 2022); США – програма «Роззброєння дезінформації» за ініціативою Державного департаменту США від 2023р.). Відтак, розмежовано стилістично-впливові межі дезінформації як негативного політико-соціального явища залежно від ефективності заходів її нівелювання.
Feature preferences of sports betting platforms: A discrete choice experiment shows why young bettors prefer smartphones
Authors: Hing Nerilee , Russell Alex M. T. , Tulloch Catherine , Lole Lisa , Rockloff Matthew , Browne Matthew , Thorne Hannah , Newall Philip
Published: January 2024

Background and aims

Smartphone, computer and land-based betting platforms each have distinctive features. This study examined 1) preferred features of sports betting platforms amongst young adults and 2) whether feature preferences vary with gambling severity.

Methods

The study surveyed 616 Australians aged 18–29 years who bet at-least monthly on sports, esports and/or daily fantasy sports. Participants provided a simple rating of the importance of 24 features of betting platforms and then completed a discrete choice experiment to indicate their preferences amongst different groups of features.

Results

Smartphones were the only platform providing all preferred features. The most important feature was ability to bet instantly 24/7 from any location, followed by electronic financial transactions. Less important features were ability to access betting information online and to bet with multiple operators. Social and privacy features, and access to promotions, did not significantly predict platform choice. The experiment found no significant differences in preferred features by gambling severity group or by gender. The non-experimental descriptive data, however, indicated that participants in the moderate risk/problem gambling categories placed significantly more importance on privacy, ability to place in-play bets, bet with cash, bet with a credit card, see frequent promotions, and bet with multiple operators.

Discussion and conclusions

Most features that bettors prefer can intensify betting. Curtailment of betting promotions, in-play betting, and credit card betting are measures that can assist higher-risk gamblers without unduly affecting other gamblers. Consumer protection tools, including mandatory pre-commitment, need strengthening to help counter the unique risks of smartphone betting.
STRATEGI PEMASARAN DESTINASI WISATA JEMBATAN LINGKAR LAPOILI BUTON SELATAN DI MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Pratama Nur Agung , Maulana Harry Fajar , Suherman Ansar
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi pemasaran Dinas pariwisata dan ekonomi kreatif kabupaten buton selatan dalam memanfaatkan media sosial sebagai sarana promosi destinasi wisata jembatan lingkar lapoili. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Februari hingga Mei 2023, bertempat di kantor dinas pariwisata dan ekonomi kreatif kabupaten buton selatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian lapangan pendekatan kualitatif. Pendekatan kualitatif mengumpulkan data melalui wawancara serta dokumen-dokumen penting yang sesuai dengan penelitian sebagai pelengkap. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa strategi pemasaran yang ditetapkan disparekraf busel masih belum optimal. Belum adanya dokumen pemasaran lewat media sosial secara jelas. Tidak adanya katalog pariwisata. Belum adanya homestay disekitar destinasi pariwisata. Kurangnya SDM yang berpengalaman pada tenaga ahli IT, khususnya dalam pengelolaan media sosial.
ANALISIS PENGENDALIAN PERSEDIAAN KEBUTUHAN PRODUK OSHINBEAUTY DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN HEURISTIC SILVER MEAL DI PT XYZ
Authors: Sulistyasari Riyani , Bisma M. Ardhya , Sanggala Ekra
Published: January 2024

Pengendalian persediaan barang di perusahaan khususnya pada perusahaan manufaktur memiliki pengaruh yang besar terhadap pemenuhan ketersediaan barang karena merupakan salah satu hal penting bagi perusahaan ritel modern. Persediaan merupakan suatu proses simpan barang untuk memenuhi tujuan tertentu dalam proses produksi. Seiring dengan pertumbuhan industri kosmetik yang semakin pesat di Indonesia, PT XYZ merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang industri manufaktur pembuatan kosmetik. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang terjadi di PT XYZ yaitu pada kekurangan (stockout) barang yang disebabkan oleh permintaan yang fluktuatif sehingga mengeluarkan biaya persediaan yang tinggi. Salah satu metode pendekatan pengendalian persediaan yaitu metode Heuristic Silver Meal. Hasil dari metode Silver Meal diketahui bahwa total biaya persediaan produk yang dikeluarkan oleh PT XYZ yaitu sebesar Rp 1,242,598,180,- dengan pengadaan barang sebanyak 3 kali dalam 1 tahun, biaya tersebut lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan kebijakan PT XYZ yang melakukan pengadaan barang sebanyak 12 kali dalam 1 tahun. Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan data menunjukan bahwa metode Heuristic Silver Meal dapat menentukan lot size yang optimal dan juga dapat meminimasi total biaya pengadaan di PT XYZ dengan biaya penghematan sebesar Rp 2,437,101,820,- atau setara dengan 66% sehingga perusahaan dapat meningkatkan pengendalian pengadaan barang.
Cultural Perceptions of Santri on Arabic Language Learning
Authors: Yoyo Yoyo , Hussin Mohamad , Rahman Arif , Zaini Abdul Razif , R Sutipyo
Published: January 2024

The study delves into the perceptions of santri concerning Arabic cultural elements in the teaching of the Arabic language within Salafi Pesantren. Employing a qualitative approach, the research investigates how santri perceive the significance of Arabic cultural values in the learning process and the broader implications for multicultural understanding. Data were gathered through interviews and questionnaires distributed to 42 respondents across 16 Salafi pesantren institutions in various regions of Indonesia, including Java, Sumatra, and Sulawesi. The findings reveal that santri generally recognize the importance of incorporating Arabic cultural elements into the language-learning process, as it aids in comprehending both the Arabic language and its cultural nuances. Some aspects of Arabic culture are perceived by santri as integral to Islamic teachings, influencing distinctive practices in their clothing and physical appearance. Despite these unique practices, the santri, living in a multicultural society, choose to integrate their daily lives with other communities, fostering harmony and embracing the multicultural diversity present in Indonesia. This study contributes valuable insights into the intersection of language learning, cultural values, and multicultural coexistence in the context of Salafi Pesantren education.Â
The Qur'anic Learning Based on Islamic Eco-Theology at Pesantren
Authors: Karman Karman , Anwar Rosihon , Hakim Lukman
Published: January 2024

The research investigates the intersection of Qur'anic learning, eco-theology, and environmental transformation at the Biharul Ulum Agroecology pesantren (BUAP) in Bogor. Recognizing that environmental issues stem largely from human behavior, the study explores how perspectives derived from the holy book influence individuals. Employing moral theory and liberation theology, the research adopts a qualitative and ethnographic approach to reveal the impact of theology-based Al-Quran learning on environmental practices at pesantren. The findings illustrate that eco-theology-based learning has sparked a notable environmental transformation, shielding the community from ecological crises. This transformation unfolds through a multifaceted process: communal dialogues addressing local challenges, rigorous study of the Quran under the guidance of kyai (Islamic scholars), and subsequent environmental conservation initiatives spearheaded by pesantren. The amalgamation of religious teachings with practical actions has not only mitigated environmental crises but has also alleviated social challenges. BUAP serves as a catalyst for positive change and demonstrates the potential of Qur'anic learning to inspire environmentally conscious behavior. This research contributes to understanding the role of Islamic education in fostering eco-conscious attitudes and offers insights into the synergy between religious teachings and environmental stewardship for the betterment of society.Â
A Comprehensive Study on Biochar Production, Bibliometric Analysis, and Collaborative Teaching Practicum for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Islamic Schools
Authors: Ramdhani Muhammad Rendi , Kholik Abdul , Fauziah Siti Pupu , Roestamy Martin , Suherman Irman , Nandiyanto Asep Bayu Dani
Published: January 2024

This research endeavors to assess the impact of additional practicum sessions and experimental demonstrations through video presentations on students' comprehension in an Islamic boarding school. The study focuses on enhancing students' understanding of the biochar concept, particularly its role as an adsorbent, aligning with contemporary issues related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and environmental problem-solving. To substantiate the research rationale, a concise literature review and bibliometric analysis were incorporated. The experiment involved comparing two classes â€“ the experimental class, which received additional practicum and experimental demonstrations using videos, and the conventional class as the control group. The study included 45 students in Class XI of an Islamic boarding school. Learning outcomes were assessed through pre-test and post-test scores, as well as N-Gain calculations. The hypothesis was tested using the Paired Sample T-test. The practical aspect of the experiment involved carbonizing the skin of jengkol fruit to produce carbon, which was then utilized for adsorbing curcumin. The adsorption phenomena were observed and analyzed.The research findings demonstrated that the experimental demonstration method, particularly when complemented with video presentations, was more effective than conventional methods. This was evident from the N-Gain value of the experimental class and the results of statistical tests. The experimental demonstration method using videos is anticipated to enhance knowledge, provide a more authentic understanding and experience, and yield superior learning outcomes. These findings contribute valuable insights for future research on experimental demonstrations, emphasizing their potential to enhance the overall quality of student learning.
Integrating Scientific Principles with Character Development in the Student Worksheet on Change in Matter
Authors: Mauliza Mauliza , Nurhafidhah Nurhafidhah , Oktaviani Coryna
Published: January 2024

Integration of scientific principles with character development in the student worksheet on change in matter is crucial for fostering a holistic understanding of chemistry, aligning academic knowledge with ethical considerations, and cultivating a well-rounded educational experience. The aim of this research is to develop character-integrated teaching materials in science subjects that are suitable for use as learning media. The development of character-integrated teaching materials in science subjects uses a 4D model, consisting of four stages (define, design, develop, and disseminate). Teaching materials developed are in the form of student worksheets. Data collection technique used a questionnaire with several instruments, which are material and media expert validation instruments, student worksheets eligibility instruments, and interview instruments. Analysis of the data using the calculation of the average, percentage, coefficient of validity, and descriptively. The results of the analysis of material expert validation data, obtained a validity level of 0.825 with a very valid category. Similarly, the results of the analysis of media expert validation data, obtained a validity level of 0.735 with a very valid category. The results of the analysis of the feasibility questionnaire filled in by the teacher obtained a score of 86.25% with a very decent category. It can be concluded that the student worksheets developed is very suitable to be used as a science learning media.
Analysis of Argument-Driven Inquiry Activity in Chemistry Textbooks
Authors: Widiyowati Iis Intan , Arif Ainun Rezkiva , Sukemi Sukemi
Published: January 2024

Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) in science learning can improve students' argumentation skills and understanding of concepts. In the textbooks, it is important to have ADI activities inside. This research aims to analyze ADI activities in the high school chemistry textbook Revised Curriculum 2013. This research used nine indicators of ADI activities: questions, evidence, student explanation, scientific theories, argumentation, communication and justification, analysis, connection, investigation report, and reflection. The research method used a descriptive instrument as an analysis sheet prepared based on ADI activities. Data was collected using documentation techniques and data analysis using content analysis of ADI activities. The results showed that the reliability test of the data obtained was 0.94 in the very good category. The ADI activity most found in textbooks is evidence activity, with a percentage of 31.25 Meanwhile, the textbook needs to explain question and answer and reflection activities. The textbook needs to increase ADI activities that support student-centered learning and teaching.
Inquiry Based Learning STEM Teaching Materials to Improve Students’ Thinking Skills in Stoichiometry
Authors: Panggabean Freddy Tua Musa , Silitonga Pasar Maulim , Sutiani Ani , Purba Jamalum , Gultom Risdo
Published: January 2024

In stoichiometry learning process, mostly educators focus on calculations. Students are not invited to think more critically about stoichiometry application in life. This constraint makes teachers have to develop new learning models, including Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) model, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) based on chemical literacy. This study aims to develop general chemistry teaching materials on stoichiometry using IBL and STEM models based on chemical literacy that are feasible (valid) and capable of improving students' LOTS and HOTS abilities. The development model used is the ADDIE model, with research subjects of 34 students. The result shows that stoichiometry teaching materials using the IBL STEM model based on chemical literacy are valid (feasible) to be applied in learning with an average score of 4.42 for the material aspect and 4.55 for the design aspect. The developed teaching materials have been proven to significantly improve students’ LOTS and HOTS abilities.
Istikhdām Wasīlah Al-Bithāqah Al-Rab’iyyah Fī Ta’līm Al-Mufradāt Al-‘Arabiyyah Li Tarqiyah Qudrah Al-Talāmīdz ‘Ala Al-Qirāah
Authors: Latiefah Risydatul
Published: January 2024

ينطلق هذا البحث من المشكلة التي توجد في الصف السابع بمدرسة منبع الهدى الثانوية الإسلامية باندونج هي صعوبة التلاميذ في تعليم المفردات العربية وهذه تأثر على انخفاض قدرة التلاميذ على القراءة. في هذه الحالة يحث الكاتبة للقيام بالبحث في استخدام وسيلة البطاقات الربعية في تعليم المفردات العربية. وأغراض البحث هي معرفة ترقية قدرة التلاميذ على القراءة باستخدام وسيلة البطاقات الربعية في تعليم الفردات العربية قبله وبعده. والطريقة المستخدمة هي طريقة شبه التجربة باستخدام أساليب جمع البيانات مثل الملاحظة والمقابلة والاختبار (البعدي والقبلي) والتوثيق. ونتائج البحث أن قدرة التلاميذ على القراءة في تعليم المفردات قبل استخدام وسيلة البطاقات الربعية في الصف السابع بمدرسة منبع الهدى الثانوية الإسلامية باندونج تدل على درجة منخفضة بقيمة الامتحان القبلي على قدر 64.9. وأما قدرتهم على القراءة بعد استخدام وسيلة البطاقات الربعية تدل على درجة مرتفعة بقيمة الامتحان البعدي على قدر ۷۸,۸. واستخدام وسيلة البطاقات الربعية في تعليم المفردات العربية لها ترقية متوسط في تحصيل التلاميذ لمادة القراءة بنتائج ن-د تدل على 0.48 (كاف). وذلك تدل أن استخدام وسيلة البطاقات الربعية في تعليم المفردات العربية تساعد لترقية قدرة التلاميذ على القراءة.
Characterization and Effect of Processing on Parvalbumin Content in Indonesian Shortfin Eel (Anguilla Bicolor-bicolor)
Authors: Mahardika Vania , Nurilmala Mala , Nurjanah Nurjanah , Pertiwi Rizsa Mustika , Nugraha Roni
Published: January 2024

Indonesian shortfin eel (Anguilla bicolor bicolor) is a high economic value fish and a high nutritional content. However, their utilization can be limited because of hypersensitivity cases in individuals allergic to fish. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of the fish major allergenic protein, parvalbumin in different parts of the eel fillet and the effects of boiling technique on the content of this protein. The samples were boiled with 100 mL of water in an Erlenmeyer flask at 95°C for 10 min. The eel fillet was divided into three parts: the front, middle, and rear part of the body. Protein profiles from each part were identified using sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and Bradford assays. Parvalbumin was further purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation. The concentration of protein in the different parts of the eel was not significantly different, whereas the processing treatments (meat with water (F1 extract) and meat without water (F2 extract)) affected protein concentration. Eel meat contained proteins with molecular weights ranging from 10 to 186 kDa. Parvalbumins are highly water-soluble, as their content was reduced in the fillet, but were observed at a high concentration in the water after boiling. Parvalbumins of eel were purified by ammonium sulfate 70-90% with high purity. Interestingly, two different bands were observed in SDS-PAGE, suggesting the presence of a protein variant. The molecular weight of parvalbumin obtained from purification ranged from 10 to 11 kDa, similar to that of other fish.
Comparative Study of Pre-Extraction Treatments and Buffer Modifications for Macroalgal Lectin Extraction
Authors: Fajarningsih Nurrahmi Dewi , Nursid Muhammad , Nugroho Hartanto , Nuringtyas Tri Rini , Isnansetyo Alim
Published: January 2024

Getting an efficient extraction approach is a crucial step in bioactive protein research, particularly lectin. This research aimed to examine the efficiency of cryogenic-grinding (CG) and freeze-dried-grinding (FG) pre-extraction treatments, and also the incorporation of phenylmethylsulphonyl fluoride (PMSF), Tween 80, polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP), 70% Ethanol (EtOH), or combination of the chemicals in the 20 mM phosphate buffered saline pH 7 (PBS) for extracting lectin from Ulva lactuca, Sargassum polycystum, and Hydropuntia edulis. The lectin content of the extracts was determined using the hemagglutination activity (HA) assay. The phenolic content was measured to determine its impact on the lectins’ HA. Lectin extraction efficiency was determined by analyzing the extracts’ minimum agglutination concentration (MAC) and total hemagglutination activity (THA). CG pre-extraction treatment produced slightly higher THA than FG, making it slightly more efficient. The EtOH treatment efficiently extracted lectin from U. lactuca and H. edulis by substantially reducing the polyphenol (PPs) content, lowering the MAC, and increasing the THA. The EtOH treatment significantly decreased the PPs and HA of the S. polycystum, suggesting that the HA is most likely produced by the PPs rather than the lectin content. Tween 80 raised the THA of U. lactuca by 17-fold with native rabbit erythrocyte compared to the control but did not affect the THA of H. edulis and S. polycystum. Several different effects of chemicals incorporated in the extraction buffers suggested that the optimum macroalgal lectin extraction strategy is species-dependent.
Introduction to the Special Issue on Religion and the Experience of Nature
Authors: Egeler Matthias
Published: January 2024

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Ecological Function on the Modern State: Problems of Understanding and Prospects of Development
Authors: Kuptsova Olga
Published: January 2024

The study of the functions of the state is one of the most important directions for the development of modern theoretical and legal doctrine. In this direction, it is of particular importance to revise the understanding, specifics, essential characteristics and directions of further transformation of the ecological function of the state. Attention to the analysis of this function is not accidental, it has great scientific and applied significance. This study considers the modern understanding of the ecological function of the state, the search for certainty in the variable trends of the terminology series. Based on the consideration of problematic aspects of this topic, the concept of the ecological function of the state is proposed as the main integrated direction of the state›s activity, expressing its essence and social purpose, ensuring the rational use of natural resources, environmental protection, environmental safety and the implementation of a sustainable development strategy in the environmental protection of law. The analysis makes it possible to formulate the most important prospects for the development of the ecological function of the state, which should include the following provisions. Firstly, this is the expansion of the content of the ecological function of the state due to the emergence of new promising directions of interaction between the state and society in the context of ensuring a sustainable development strategy. Secondly, the development of interstate interaction in the process of implementing the ecological function of the state. Thirdly, the development of the interaction of the state and public institutions. Fourth, the development of law’s ecologisation. Fifth, the development of the legal form of the implementation of the ecological function of the state. In this regard, the active formation of an ecological technical and legal culture should be especially noted.
Municipal Regulation of Initiative Projects in the Siberian Federal District: First Experience and Prospects
Authors: Vasiljeva Natalya , Pyatkovskaya Yulya
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the study of issues of municipal legal regulation of participation financing. The concepts of “participatory financing”, “initiative budgeting”, “financing of initiative projects” are considered as identical. The main innovations in federal legislation on financing initiative projects are being investigated. The authors present the results of the analysis of the rule-making competence of sub-federal public legal entities in the field of regulating the practices of participatory financing and conclude that the main scope of such powers is justified for municipalities. To study the first experience of municipal legal regulation of participatory financing practices, municipal regulatory legal acts of the Siberian Federal District are analyzed. The analysis made it possible to identify two models of municipal legal regulation. The first is the adoption of a comprehensive act or several acts regulating certain issues of financing initiative projects. When choosing the second model, the municipalities differ in the number of such special acts and the subjects of their legal regulation. At the same time, it is noted that municipal legal acts regulate all the main issues necessary for the implementation of initiative projects, regardless of the chosen model of legal regulation. The disadvantage in this case is only excessive duplication of federal legislation. Along with the indicated models, legal acts are separately adopted in case of possible financing of initiative projects through inter-budgetary transfers from the budget of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation. The conclusion of the article contains conclusions about the need for further work on the development of legal regulation of participation financing practices, including in terms of regulating the principle of citizens’ participation in the budget process in the budget legislation of the Russian Federation.
Artificial Intelligence in the Russian Media and Journalism: The Issue of Ethics
Authors: Lukina Maria , Zamkov Andrey , Krasheninnikova Maria , Kulchitskaya Diana
Published: January 2024

Artificial intelligence is gradually being integrated into the work of Russian media and journalists, spreading to various areas of media practices, in particular, information search and fact-checking; speech, sound, and image recognition; prioritization of topics, creation of texts, and their targeted distribution, etc. Such Russian media companies as Interfax, Sports.ru, RIA Novosti are regarded as leaders in this field. With the development of AI, the professional media community inevitably faces new challenges in the ethical regulation of media practices, their correlation with the daily moral issues for editors and journalists.
Based on the rich history of foreign and domestic discourse concerning the philosophical and ethical problems of artificial intelligence, as well as analyzing the codes of ethical regulation of AI developments in different countries, the authors highlight the main provisions that need to be taken into account in the process of developing ethical standards for the use of artificial intelligence in media and journalism. The main issues that require mandatory codification include: preservation of the right of the audience to receive information about the interaction with artificial intelligence and transparency in this area on the part of editorial offices; a ban on the transfer of powers to artificial intelligence in matters of moral choice when preparing media content; joint responsibility of the editorial board and software developers for the consequences of the work of artificial intelligence systems, determining the range of potential topics for which the use of artificial intelligence is ethically unacceptable, etc. These recommendations are an invitation to a discussion in media and academic communities about the need for ethical codification of the use of artificial intelligence technologies in media and journalism.
Culture of human epithelial cells (skin, cornea, thymus) on 3T3J2 feeder layer cells v2
Authors: Giuseppe Manti Pierluigi
Published: January 2024

Despite several protocols having been published in the past in a fragmented way,this protocol represents a harmonious recollection and reorganization of those,which proves to be a useful tool for any scientists attempting the culture of humankeratinocytes derived from skin, cornea, thymus, esophagus, etc. in any laboratory.This protocol is also of utter importance as the generation of engineered skin,cornea, and thymic mini-organs becomes more and more feasible.
Collect and Extract Biomass Cyanobacteria (English) v1
Authors: M. Borges Ricardo , Chagas Fernanda
Published: January 2024

It is crucial to pay meticulous attention to high-quality materials, including HPLC-grade solvents, pristine microtubes, and never-before-used Eppendorf Quality tips. Stringent quality controls encompass the 'Cultivation Blank' (culture medium without cyanobacterial inoculation), 'Extraction Blank' (extraction sample container without biomass), 'Combined Quality Control (QC-pool)' (containing aliquots from different cultures), and 'External Quality Control' (strain CCRM0280 cultured simultaneously). These are defined as follows: Cultivation Blank: culture medium devoid of cyanobacterial inoculation, subjected to the same procedures as the samples with cultivated cyanobacteria. Extraction Blank: sample vial for extraction (2 mL microtube with screw cap) devoid of dry biomass, subjected to the same extraction procedures. Combined Quality Control (QC-pool): a representative sample of the study that faithfully represents an average of all extracted metabolites. It can also be used for optimization of technical analysis parameters. External Quality Control (QCExt): The sample containing strain CCRM0280 cultured in parallel will serve as a reference for comparative studies. After drying, the new CCRM0280 sample obtained in the current cultivation will be combined with the CCRM0280-QCExt stock for equitable distribution of inter-batch Quality Control. This protocol is described in a separate document.
L-5 LEECH SHIPPING v1
Authors: Consortium REDI-NET
Published: January 2024

This protocol describes leech shipping.
Fast-scan cyclic voltammetry to assess dopamine release in ex vivo mouse brain slices v2
Authors: Brimblecombe Katherine , J Cragg Stephanie
Published: January 2024

This protocol is to assess whether a drug changes the dopamine concentration released following a single pulse (1p) electrical stimulation.
Making Carbon-Fibre Microelectrode (CFM) for electrochemical recordings of monoamines in ex vivo mouse brain slices v2
Authors: Brimblecombe Katherine , J Cragg Stephanie
Published: January 2024

This protocol is to make carbon-fibre microelectrode (CFM) for electrochemical recordings of monoamines in ex-vivo mouse brain slices. This protocol is optimised for the detection of dopamine from 300 µm coronal striatal sections, using a Miller voltammeter.
T-5 TICK SHIPPING v1
Authors: Consortium REDI-NET
Published: January 2024

This protocol describes tick shipping.
A Real Time Home Automachine System Using Advanced Wireless Network Techniques
Authors: Et. al. Gade Nagi Reddy,
Published: January 2024

In this research work an advanced home auto machine technique are proposed with wireless network applications. In home applications many devices consume electrical energy heavily, due to this maintenance getting complex. Therefore, energy management and testing of appliances miniaturization is compulsory. In this study wireless communication-based GUI is implemented for hybrid home auto-machine. The Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other gateway devices are continuously monitoring with runway scheduling algorithm. This technique is continuously monitoring the home appliances and balancing the energy management. The proposed algorithm providing high accuracy compared to existed methods.
Development of SME and increasing income of the population through Islamic financing
Authors: Et. al. Muyassar Mukhitdinova Ziyaviddinovna,
Published: January 2024

The level of financial inclusion in Uzbekistan remains low: the majority of households and firms, rather than using formal finance, save and borrow informally, and few use digital finance products. Both indicate the high cost of finance as the top reason for not using it. Secondly, households, which are mostly Muslim, declare that religious reasons prevent them from using formal finance, as only conventional finance is available. Unlike households, firms report that complex application procedures and high collateral requirements are the second and third most important reasons for not using formal finance. The purpose of this paper is to examine the short-run and the long-run relationships between Islamic banking development and economic growth in the case of Uzbekistan.
Modeling of the Terrain features of Zliten water basins (Kaam-mager) using GIS
Authors: Et. al. Abd Rahman Issa Al-Ghafoud,
Published: January 2024

Modern technologies have provided great possibilities in studies of the surface of the earth, especially the study of water basins in terms of analyzing the characteristics of those basins in terms of slopes, heights, levels, and others. The research dealt with the detection and analysis of the topographic characteristics of the basins of the Gamaam Majer valley within the administrative boundaries of the Zliten region. The research concluded a number of conclusions, the most prominent of which is the preference of GIS in geomorphological studies, as it provides the easiest and easiest ways to deal with maps.
An Effective Solid Waste Management for Modern Cities based on IoT
Authors: Et. al. Theetchenya.S,
Published: January 2024

The amount of solid waste generated in recent years has increased significantly. Solid waste disposal can be a serious and difficult environmental problem in many developing countries. So, you need an effective structure to solve or alleviate this problem. Today, all governments in the world are trying to develop smart cities or convert existing cities into smart cities. Solid waste management can be a major environmental issue, and smart city infrastructure needs to take social impact seriously. This article examines the development of this process in developing countries using common Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, along with research into waste management systems and well-defined waste management systems. Waste management focuses on the health impact of waste. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of waste management using IoT technologies that are well known to the public. This greatly eliminates the impact of waste on human well-being. Overcome critical obstacles such as time and money management, and a safe environment
Active auditing Services for Storing and Securing the Data in the Cloud
Authors: Et. al. Vidhya.G,
Published: January 2024

Cloud computing paradigm is a variation on the long  vision of computing as utilisation of resources, in which data owners can host all data tenuously in the cloud and access high-quality software products on demand from a mutual pool of configurable computing resources. We create a secure storage system to alleviate data owners' burdens and to remove their substantial control over storage reliability and security, we develop a secure data storage services with high service-level requirements. Our proposed one involves three favors: the cloud server, data owner and TPA. The pros and cons of cloud computing are examined in this paper and then we put a set of analytically and cryptographically desirable properties allowing large data storage security audit services to become a authenticity. Active auditing is required to check the dynamic data integrity. But it's not easy to do an audit effectively, since data is complex in the cloud. To fail the auditing process, server will implement replay attack and forge attack. Modification, insertion and deletion comprise the complex operations. The owner sends the update message to the auditor any time the complex operation is performed. Built on the techniquepart structure, random case and Dynamic-Hash Table(DHT), our audit service can support validated improvements to externalise the  data, and timely abnormal detection.
Improving the Security of Steganography in Video Using Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Et. al. ZAHRAA JASIM JABER,
Published: January 2024

There has been a great development in information technology and methods of sending it via the Internet, but these developments expose the information transferred to violations of its security. To maintain information security, steganography and encryption are used. Hiding technology in multimedia, such as audio, video, text or pictures, provides an ability to protect information. Digital video is one of the most common data embedding media for its high ability to hide sensitive data. Where many methods have been proposed to hide the data in the video to prevent it from being seen by unauthorized persons. This paper proposes a new approach to hiding data in video by using two bitand and bitor processes without using the well-known LSB algorithm in the hiding method. In addition, confidential information is first encrypted using a genetic algorithm by which the encryption key is generated, which increases the strength of the proposed work. The experimental results showed that the used method is effective and safe as it provides a PSNR of 63, which makes the embedding capacity high.
Investigation of compact dual port octagonal MIMO antenna with triple band rejection capabilities with good isolation
Authors: Et. al. H. Sudarsan,
Published: January 2024

This papers focuses to investigate a 35mm*60mm*1.6mm novel dual port MIMO antenna with triple notch rejection capabilities that exhibits good isolation performances. An Octagonal radiating patch is  incorporated with defected ground structure and relevant slots in the radiator. Two slots  and DGS contribute for the  rejection capabilities of potential interference bands like WIMAX,WILAN, and X band in the ultra-wide band region of the designed antenna. Further to improve its performance, the antenna is  modified as dual port MIMO which experiences mutual coupling.  A strip line is  introduced above the radiating patches in the substrate to obstruct the surface waves  and to reduce the mutual coupling between the radiating elements. Crucial parameters like mutual coupling and the diversity gain are analyzed  and  are  found to be  promising. The  proposed variant’s  impedance bandwidth spans from 1.5 GHz to 9.05 GHz.
Language Teachers’ Pedagogical Orientations in Integrating Technology in the Online Classroom: Its Effect on Students Motivation and Engagement
Authors: Et. al. Russell D’ Souza,
Published: January 2024

The present study assessed the language teachers' pedagogical beliefs and orientations in integrating technology in the online classroom and its effect on students' motivation and engagement. It utilized a cross-sectional correlational research survey. The study respondents were the randomly sampled 205 language teachers (μ= 437, n= 205) and 317 language students (μ= 1800, n= 317) of select higher educational institutions in the Philippines. The study results revealed that respondents hold positive pedagogical beliefs and orientations using technology-based teaching in their language classroom. Test of difference showed that female teachers manifested a firmer belief in student-centered online language teaching than their male counterparts. However, the utilization and attitude towards technology in the language classroom is favorably associated with the male teachers. As to students' level of language learning motivation and engagement, it was found out that male and female students have high level of language learning engagement. Further, the test of relationship showed that the higher the teachers' belief in utilizing student-centered teaching to integrate technology in the language classroom, the higher the students are motivated and engaged in learning. In like manner, it was also revealed that teacher-centered belief is negatively correlated to student’s motivation and engagement in online language learning. In this regard, the pedagogical assumptions that hold EFL teachers positively to integrate technology in the language classroom. This study generally offers implications for enhancing language teacher's digital literacy to promote motivating, fruitful, and engaging language lessons for 21ts century learning.
Effect Of Carrier Concentration And Thickness Of Absorber Layer On Performance CBTS Solar Cell
Authors: Et. al. Raed Khaleel Zahoo ,
Published: January 2024

In this research, using computer simulations, the solar cell (CBTS / CdS / ZnO) was studied by the effect of the thickness and concentration of the absorption layer in it with respect to the properties curve (I - V), the characteristic curve (C - V) and the quantum efficiency curve (QE) of the cell, when thickness of the absorption layer increased It leads to an increase in the short circuit current (Isc), the open circuit voltage (Voc) and the efficiency of the solar cell (Eta) .  Also, the quantum efficiency of the solar cell increases with the increase in the thickness of the absorption layer.  As for the effect of the carrier concentration of the absorption layer, we found that by increasing the concentration of the absorption layer, (Voc) increases with the increase in the concentration of the doping, while (Jsc) decreases. Therefore, the conversion efficiency depends on the effect of the concentration density. As for the effect of the carrier concentration of the absorption layer on the properties of C-V, it is noticed that increase in  capacitance of the solar cell with increasing  concentration .