bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perlindungan Hukum dan Internalisasi Nilai Nilai Pancasila bagi Anak Teroris
Authors: Marsudi Kenlies Era Rosalina , Prasetiyo Wibowo Heru
Published: August 2024

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis upaya perlindungan hukum dan internalisasi nilai-nilai Pancasila bagi anak teroris. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumen. Upaya perlindungan hukum yang diberikan oleh pemerintah pada anak-anak dari orang tua pelaku terorisme dibedakan menjadi beberapa klasifikasi berdasarkan peran dan keterlibatan anak dalam terorisme yaitu anak teroris yang yang terlibat, anak yang masih belum bersih pikiran radikal, dan anak teroris yang sejak awal sudah dinyatakan bersih dari paham radikalisme. Internalisasi nilai-nilai Pancasila bagi anak teroris melalui tahapan-tahapan yang telah dijelaskan diatas memiliki enam model pendekatan yang meliputi pendekatan rehabilitasi, pendekatan reedukasi, pendekatan resosialisasi, pendekatan wawasan kebangsaan, pembinaan keagamaan, pendekatan kewirausahaan.
Optimalisasi Prinsip-Prinsip Pancasila Untuk Konservasi yang Efektif Sebagai Strategi Mengurangi Kepunahan Spesies dan Mendorong Upaya Pelestarian Alam
Authors: Hadi Nestiyanto , Ainy Noer Sarifah , Sjahfirdi Luthfiralda , Pudjiastuti Sri Rahayu , Andayani Noviar , Islahuddin Islahuddin
Published: August 2024

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Validity Examination of Items Related to Adolescent Emotional Problems through Rasch Modeling
Authors:   The Korea Association of Yeolin Education, Kwon Soonbo , Yoo Jin Eun , Choi In-Hee
Published: August 2024

The aim of this study is to validate the 36 items related to emotional problems from the Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey (KCYPS) using Rasch models. Specifically, the analysis focused on the 2018 data from high school sophomores in the 5th wave of KCYPS, employing both the Partial Credit Model (PCM) and the Rating Scale Model (RSM). The findings are as follows. First, all 36 items were found to fit both the PCM and RSM, indicating that the 4-point response categories were appropriate for both models. Second, the PCM, which assumes non-equidistant thresholds, demonstrated a statistically better fit than the RSM, which assumes equidistant thresholds. Third, items related to somatization and depression were particularly effective in capturing threshold shifts of emotional problems. Based on these results, the study discusses modeling options for threshold estimation and proposes future research topics, including the application of longitudinal item response theory to KCYPS data.
Development and Effectiveness of an Educational Program Using ChatGPT for Instructional Designers: Focusing on Middle-aged and Older Instructional Designers
Authors:   The Korea Association of Yeolin Education, Lee Sunwoo , Song Jinju , Hong Sumin
Published: August 2024

This study aims to develop a ChatGPT-based educational program for instructional designers using the ADDIE model and to verify its effectiveness. An educational program for instructional designers was developed through a review of previous research and case analyses following the ADDIE model. The program involved 36 middle-aged and older instructional designers. To assess the program’s effectiveness, testes were conducted before and after the program with participation of 16 instructional designers. The analysis methods included the paired sample t-test and the non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The study’s findings are summarized as follows. First, the educational program was designed in consideration of the characteristics of the learners. This study presented examples of how to develop a training program using ChatGPT based on the ADDIE model, such as the age group of learners, their motivation, and their relevance to learners. Second, as a result of measuring the educational effectiveness of the educational program using ChatGPT for middle-aged and elderly instructional designers, it was found that it had a positive effect on efficacy, intention to continue learning. In conclusion, middle-aged and older instructional designers are need to possess the ability to understand and utilize technology in instructional design.
Innovations for Sargassum Resilience
Authors: Speede Richéda , Alleyne Kristie , Cox Shelly-Ann Latoya
Published: August 2024

Since 2011, the influx of sargassum in the Caribbean and West Africa has posed significant socio-economic challenges. Despite these negative impacts, there is a growing effort to turn sargassum into an opportunity. This has led to the creation of innovative products and services made from sargassum, which are now being marketed both regionally and internationally. The "Sargassum Uses Guide" is the most comprehensive resource on the topic, providing an overview of current and potential uses, along with a directory of innovators and researchers. However, it does not assess the effectiveness of these solutions or provide a global outlook. This report offers a detailed update on the current landscape of sargassum innovation and governance. It introduces the "Sargometer," a proposed tool to help entrepreneurs evaluate the sustainability and effectiveness of different solutions. The study highlights case studies of leading innovators and their products, while also incorporating community perspectives on various technological solutions. The report concludes with considerations for the future development of the sargassum industry. Technological solutions for managing sargassum influxes in the Caribbean and Latin America primarily include machinery for onshore and in-water harvesting, as well as various by-products like compost, liquid extracts, bioplastics, biogas, construction materials, clothing, and cosmetics. Some products, such as biostimulants, biofertilizers, and compost, show high potential for short-term commercialization. To maximize the use of sargassum, the study suggests a biorefinery approach. As the industry grows, it is crucial to develop governance structures, including quality and regulatory frameworks, to ensure market success. Policies should also support sustainable sargassum businesses, such as duty-free concessions and free zones for equipment and property acquisition. With the right technology and supportive environment, even small enterprises can thrive internationally.
BEACH TÊNIS PARA TODOS, UM SALTO PARA BEM-ESTAR
Authors: Ferreira Alan Carlos da Silva , Neto Alberto Grangeiro de Albuquerque , Costa Alcineide Pereira da , Albuquerque Frankley Marlyson de Oliveira , Quirino Ruan Alves
Published: August 2024

O Beach Tennis é um esporte com origens italianas que vem se profissionalizando recentemente, tendo as suas regras práticas se modificando ao longo dos anos. Trata-se de uma atividade reconhecida mundialmente e sua prática foi adotada recentemente no Brasil. Pelo mundo já foram realizados diversos campeonatos, demonstrando a sua crescente influência no mundo esportivo. A escolha do Beach Tennis deve-se primeiramente sobre a forma que é executada a prática esportiva, já que a mesma estimula a atividade física e mental, aumentando a agilidade e favorecendo a concentração e foco podendo ser praticada pelos mais diferentes perfis existentes, além de ser um programa ideal de condicionamento que melhoram saúde e bem-estar pessoal. Alguns ambientes escolares brasileiros possuem áreas dedicadas a práticas esportivas que se encontram paradas ou mal utilizadas, isto por diversos motivos, dentre eles, a falta de investimentos ou o não conhecimento das formas adequadas de utilização destes espaços.
Mosque of Kagungan Dalem Sulthony Rejodani
Authors: Wildan Muhammad , Azis Azis
Published: August 2024

Yogyakarta Sultanate until recent days has quite a number of mosques, namely Kagungan Dalem Mosques. Each mosque records some historical accounts on the concern of Yogyakarta Sultanate to Islam and also faces modern values. The mosque of Kagungan Dalem Sulthony which is located at Rejodani Sleman is an interesting site to study. Its history traces back to the period of Prince Diponegoro and extends to the period of Indonesian Independence. Furthermore, its significance is underpinned by its location in Rejodani, renowned as a religious village with strong cultural ties to the moderate Muhammadiyah movement. Today, this mosque has encountered intriguing challenges that transcend cultural and ideological dimensions. To strengthen the cultural identity of Muhammadiyah in the Rejodani village within an increasingly pluralistic society, it grapples with ideological contestation emanating from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Salafis, and various other groups. This article seeks to delve into the abovementioned issues through an anthropological lens, employing participatory and ethnographic research methods. Additionally, this article examines the conflict between conservatism and modernism within the Kagungan Dalem mosque.
Una reflexión psicoanalítica sobre la segregación en tiempos de la Covid-19 y del discurso de la ciencia
Authors: Betancur Patiño Isabella , Dasuky Quiceno Samir Ahmed
Published: August 2024

Debido a la contingencia por Covid-19, los Estados deciden frenar la economía y delimitar su espacio personal. Esto provocó como respuesta colectiva la segregación debida al apalabramiento al cual fue sometido el discurso por parte de la ciencia y el capitalismo. La pregunta investigativa ¿qué es lo estructural del sujeto que, apalabrado por el discurso de la ciencia, encuentra formas de segregar? que orientó la reflexión se respondió metodológicamente por el rigor en la conjetura. Para  ello, se desarrollaron dos acápites: primero, “Cuerpo saludable: antonomasia del discurso de la salud”, donde se abordó el tránsito de la biopolítica/liberalismo a la psicopolítica/neoliberalismo, en relación con el discurso del capitalismo y de la ciencia; y segundo, “Afectos y segregación: mecanismos ante la angustia”, donde se presentó el discurso de la ciencia como el nuevo Sujeto Supuesto Saber en su estrecha relación con la angustia, que los afectos del miedo y del odio recubren, generando segregación frente al Real de la muerte y al Real del virus. Se concluyó que lo que subyace a la segregación es la evasión o el exterminio del otro, en quien el sujeto ha localizado el displacer que le es propio.
¿Cómo se interpretan los derechos constitucionales?: un análisis de la responsabilidad estatal por privación injusta de la libertad en Colombia y el caso español
Authors: Pérez Medina Andrés Gustavo
Published: August 2024

El artículo busca auscultar el estado actual de la responsabilidad administrativa por privación de la libertad, revisando cómo la jurisprudencia del Consejo de Estado ha optado por dos tesis para abordar la problemática planteada. La primera, una doctrina garantista que ha propugnado por el carácter inviolable del derecho a la presunción de inocencia de los ciudadanos, y la segunda, una tesis que propugna por el carácter relativo de los derechos fundamentales. Así, el poder judicial, en su ejercicio interpretativo, ha tenido un fuerte impacto en la forma como se garantizan o no los derechos constitucionales en Colombia. De esta manera, el artículo explora la incidencia de la interpretación constitucional en la jurisprudencia colombiana frente a la responsabilidad del Estado por privación injusta de la libertad, tomando como referente comparativo los casos español y europeo. Lo anterior a partir de una investigación cualitativa, bajo un método inductivo en el que media una metodología comparativa y analítica de naturaleza jurisprudencial.
New Songs about Old Things. On the First Results of the Implementation of the Pilot Project Aimed at Higher Education System Transformation
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Pedagogics of the Kikot Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Zhevlakovich Sergey S.
Published: August 2024

Purpose. To analyze in a discussion form the results of the first year of implementation of the pilot project of reforming the structure of Russian higher education. Methodology: in the process of writing the following methods were used: analysis, synthesis, system approach, formal-legal. Conclusions. Weighty conclusions on the results of functioning of the experimental model of higher education can be made only after the first graduation, including on the basis of employers› assessment of the quality of graduates› training and the results of their professional activity. It is impossible to involve all higher education institutions of the country in the next reorganization of higher education on the basis of a speculative model that has not been experimentally tested at the practical level and in full. The system of domestic higher education is already significantly disorganized by the previous permanent reorganizations, the chaos with educational standards. Scientific and practical relevance. The conducted study allows us to draw attention to the problem of Russian higher education reform and the search for a truly sovereign, nationally-oriented education system model.
Thematic Sightseeing Guides for Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation as a Russian Domestic Tourism Development Source
Authors:   Research Scientist of the State Archive of the Sverdlovsk Region, Verbitskaya Tatyana V. , Konov Aleksey A. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Management in Social and Economic Systems
Published: August 2024

The study is devoted to the problem of determining ways to develop domestic tourism in Russia through the preparation and placement on a single information portal of information about the attractions of Russian Federation regions. It has been established that until now such guidebooks that would allow tourists to get acquainted with the sights of Russian Federation regions have not been developed, and there is no definition of this term in the legislation. Meanwhile, a systematic presentation of information about tourist sites in Russian regions would allow developing their potential in the field of domestic tourism by increasing interest in visiting the sights of Russian Federation territorial entities. The authors come to the conclusion about the importance of developing thematic guides (natural, cultural attractions, industrial facilities, transport infrastructure) in order to reveal the resources of Russian Federation regions and their wealth for tourists.
An Aggravating Circumstance as a Factor of Determination of Jurisdiction of a Military Court over a Criminal Case
Authors:   Senior Lecturer of the Department of Criminal and Legal Disciplines of the Pitirim Sorokin, Budylin Nikolay V.
Published: August 2024

The criminal law policy of the State determined the expansion of the competence (jurisdiction) of criminal cases to military courts, including by supplementing the subject jurisdiction with such a category of cases where the purpose of criminal encroachment is propaganda, justification and support of terrorism. The article considers the expediency of maintaining the current wording of paragraph 4 of part six of Article 31 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation and paragraph “r” of part one of Article 63 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
Assurance of Migration Security as a Factor of Strategic Development of Russia: The Political and Legal Aspect
Authors:   Head of the Department of Economic and Financial Investigations of the Graduate School of Public, Khabibulin Alik G. , Mursalimov Kamil R. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Economic and Financial Investigations of the Graduate School of Public
Published: August 2024

The article analyzes the statutory regulation of migration relations for the development of legal measures to assure migration security. Based on the results of the study, the authors identify bottlenecks in the laws of the Russian Federation in terms of establishment of the liability for illegal migrationrelated offenses, determines some areas of improvement of laws in this sphere.
Mladostnik kot žrtev ali povzročitelj nasilja
Authors: Mikuš Kos Anica
Published: August 2024

Nasilje mladih in nasilje nad mladimi je pojav, ki zaradi svoje pogostosti, trpljenja žrtev, posledic za duševno zdravje žrtev, pa tudi zaradi večje ogroženosti storilcev glede nasilnega vedenja v odrasli dobi, terja aktivna prizadevanja vseh strokovnih in družbenih deležnikov v procesih prevencije in individualne pomoči. Prikazan je eko-socialni razlagalni model medvrstniškega nasilja. Pri prevenciji in obravnavi individualnega nasilja - tako pomoči žrtvi kot pomoči storilcem je najbolj učinkovit večplastni model, ki vključuje prizadevanja za odpravljanje dejavnikov tveganja za nasilno vedenje in za vlogo žrtve ter prizadevanja za vnašanje varovalnih dejavnikov v okoliščine življenja mladostnikov. Zdravstveni delavci v osnovnem zdravstvu imajo v teh procesih pomembno vlogo – v psihoedukaciji, odkrivanju telesnih znakov in zdravstvenih simptomov pri žrtvah nasilja - podporno in svetovalno vlogo za mladostnike, njihove starše, pa tudi za sodelavce v procesu obravnave medvrstniškega nasilja in obveznost ukrepanja ob sumu na izpostavljenost nasilju.
Business Models and Financing Options for Solar Cooling
Authors: Bleyl Jan
Published: August 2024

This document is the final report on activity D2 “Policy advise & financing models”. Activity D2b on financing models provides relevant information about new financing schemes suitable for solar cooling. As solar cooling solutions typically require high upfront capital expenditures. They may also be perceived as risky by potential clients due to their complexity or unfamiliarity with solar cooling technologies. These and other non-technical barriers underscore the importance of developing client- and service-oriented solar cooling solutions for greater market penetration – in particular in the Sunbelt regions. However, a common language in this interdisciplinary developmental area is missing, which limits effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
Turystyka i rekreacja jako forma terapeutyczna dla osób z otyłością
Authors: Piatnica Katarzyna
Published: August 2024

Otyłość należy do chorób przewlekłych i jest dużym problemem nie tylko zdrowotnym, ale również społecznym. Przyczynia się do powstawania różnych zdrowotnych powikłań i ma negatywne konsekwencje dla jakości życia i dobrostanu.
Jest wiele form turystyki i rekreacji, które mogą być wykorzystane jako pomoc w leczeniu otyłości oraz w niwelowaniu jej skutków psychospołecznych. Formy terapeutyczne turystyki i rekreacji mogą przyczynić się do poprawienia kondycji fizycznej, krążenia, obniżenia masy ciała oraz znacząco wpłynąć na poprawienie nastroju, podniesienie samooceny, a co za tym idzie – przywrócenie poczucia bycia pełnowartościowym członkiem społeczeństwa.
W przeprowadzonych badaniach zastosowano metodę ankietową, którą objęto osoby borykające się z otyłością oraz nadwagą. Wyniki badań wskazują, że brakuje edukacji dotyczącej terapeutycznych wartości turystyki i rekreacji oraz że osoby mające problem otyłości często nie zdają sobie sprawy z korzyści uprawiania dedykowanych im form turystyki i rekreacji.
Kolonizacja czy już urbanizacja turystyczna? Próba szczegółowej analizy stanu przekształceń przestrzeni turystycznej na przykładzie dzielnic i jednostek funkcjonalnych miasta Kołobrzeg
Authors: Miedziński Mariusz
Published: August 2024

Kołobrzeg jest największym uzdrowiskiem w Polsce, a jednocześnie jednym z najważniejszych centrów ruchu turystycznego w skali kraju (obok Warszawy, Krakowa i Trójmiasta). Wielkość odnotowywanego ruchu turystycznego wynika z wyjątkowo intensywnej w tym mieście koncentracji turystycznej bazy noclegowej oraz ze stopnia zaawansowania wciąż trwających procesów kolonizacji turystycznej. W świetle badań od lat prowadzonych przez autora artykułu na terenie Kołobrzegu część obszaru podprzestrzeni kolonizacji turystycznej przekształcana jest w podprzestrzeń urbanizacji turystycznej. Badania procesu przemian przestrzeni turystycznej na obszarze gminy Miasto Kołobrzeg wymagały korzystania ze szczegółowych danych geodemograficznych dotyczących lokalizacji adresów meldunkowych oraz rozmieszczenia ludności według rejonów statystycznych i obwodów spisowych. Uzyskane dane geodemograficzne wpisują się w problematykę prowadzonych od lat badań skali i kierunków rozbudowy turystycznej bazy noclegowej oraz lokalizacji i wykorzystywania do celów noclegowych istniejących zasobów mieszkaniowych i apartamentowych. Działania te umożliwiły geolokalizację miejsc i obszarów zameldowań mieszkańców oraz przeanalizowanie kierunków zmian rozmieszczenia ludności dla dziewięciu dzielnic miasta w latach 2017–2023. Następstwem przeprowadzonych szczegółowych badań dla tego okresu jest również zawarta w pracy próba ekstrapolacji skali i kierunków zmian miejsc zamieszkania mieszkańców Kołobrzegu oraz możliwych zmian pojemności turystycznej bazy noclegowej na terenie miasta w latach 2023–2035. Wyniki wykonanych badań potwierdziły zaawansowanie przemian przestrzeni turystycznej Kołobrzegu i postępującą specjalizację funkcjonalną poszczególnych dzielnic i obszarów funkcjonalnych miasta. Należy podkreślić, że te przeobrażenia przestrzeni turystycznej Kołobrzegu są związane bardzo ściśle ze zmianami jego profilu społeczno-gospodarczego oraz z przekształceniami funkcjonalnymi. Kołobrzeg jest tym samym szczególnie interesującym studium przypadku szybkiego rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczego monofunkcyjnego dotychczas miasta średniego, które – pomimo negatywnych skutków pandemii COVID-19 oraz różnorodnych zmian zachodzących w otoczeniu społeczno-gospodarczym i politycznym (np. wojna w Ukrainie) – stale zwiększa swoje znaczenie społeczno-gospodarcze w skali kraju, a zwłaszcza na Pomorzu Środkowym i Pomorzu Zachodnim.
O znakach naturalnych w turystyce, problemach ich interpretacji i symbolach warunkujących zasady postępowania po wystąpieniu wybranych zjawisk
Authors: Kapusta Armina
Published: August 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza jednego z problemów semiotyki turystyki – interpretacji wybranych znaków naturalnych, które mogą dostrzec podróżni podczas swoich wypraw. W wielu przypadkach turyści nie potrafią odpowiednio zareagować na znaki naturalne, nawet wskazujące na zagrożenie zdrowia lub życia, nie praktykują również zwyczaju śledzenia symboli, które informują o ryzyku oraz zasadach postępowania w razie jego wystąpienia. Towarzyszące wypoczynkowi poczucie beztroski potęguje ignorancję oraz bierne oczekiwanie na reakcję ze strony organizatorów turystyki, dla których wyzwaniem jest zarówno podejmowanie działań dostosowanych do odmiennych umiejętności czytania znaków przez turystów pochodzących z różnych krajów, jak i brak standaryzacji części symboli powiązanych ze znakami naturalnymi. Wybór znaków do analizy jest subiektywny, wynika z obserwacji prowadzonych podczas wyjazdów turystycznych, pracy z turystami i studentami turystyki oraz bieżących problemów związanych z ociepleniem klimatu.
Effect of Seasonal Variation on Growth and Nutritive Value of Azolla pinnata under Agro Climatic Condition of Assam
Authors: Sonowal Mridushmita , Bhattacharyya H.K. , Kalita M.C. , Boro P. , Brahma J. , Bharali D.
Published: August 2024

Background: Azolla is a free floating aquatic fern fixes atmospheric nitrogen in association with nitrogen fixing blue green algae. There have been some studies about the differences in temperature, rainfall and humidity influence on Azolla production. Hence, the present experiment was undertaken to study the effect of seasonal variation on growth and nutritive value of Azolla under the agro climatic condition of Assam. Methods: Azolla beds were used to cultivate Azolla pinnata with three replications and the size of the individual beds were (10×4) m. Deep bore well was the source of water for growing with pH 5.8. The fresh Azolla pinnata was collected from the nearby pond of the farm and further cultured. The meteorological data were collected everyday and production data were collected fortnightly. Two samples of fresh Azolla pinnata were collected and analysed for its nutritive value during the month of January and June 2021 in order to evaluate the difference of nutritive value due to seasonal variation. Result: Highest fresh Azolla was recorded in bed 2 (9.5 kg) in the month of May and lowest being recorded by the bed 2 (2.0 kg) during January. The increased Azolla production during May to June was attributed to the rise of temperature prevailed in the surrounding area of ZLRS, Mandira. There were no significant differences between the two seasons regarding the nutrient content of Azolla.
PENGARUH SENI BARZANJI DALAM STRATEGI DAKWAH PADA MASYARAKAT NUSANTARA
Authors: Ramadhani Nurul Fadhilah
Published: August 2024

This research highlights the influence of Barzanji art in the Islamic proselytizing strategy in the Nusantara, particularly by the Walisongo. Barzanji, which combines musical elements and lyrics with spiritual beauty, was used as an effective tool to convey Islamic teachings in harmony with local Hindu-Buddhist traditions. Through a library research method, data were collected from various literature sources to analyze how this art contributed to the integration of culture and religion within Javanese society. The results indicate that proselytizing approaches that respect and utilize local culture can create harmony and enrich existing religious traditions. Barzanji art not only successfully conveyed Islamic teachings but also preserved local cultural continuity, making it a legacy that continues to live on in the religious practices of the Nusantara society today.
 
Abstrak
Penelitian ini mengkaji pengaruh seni Barzanji dalam strategi dakwah pada masyarakat Nusantara, khususnya dalam konteks penyebaran Islam oleh Walisongo. Melalui metode penelitian kepustakaan, ditemukan bahwa seni Barzanji berhasil mengadopsi tradisi Hindu-Buddha yang kemudian dijadikan media dalam mengajarkan ajaran Islam. Barzanji, dengan lirik dan musiknya yang indah, digunakan oleh Walisongo sebagai alat dakwah yang efektif untuk menyentuh hati masyarakat dan menyampaikan pesan spiritual. Strategi dakwah ini menunjukkan kemampuan untuk menghargai dan memanfaatkan budaya lokal, sehingga ajaran Islam dapat diterima tanpa resistensi. Penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi potensi pengembangan lebih lanjut dalam penggunaan seni untuk dakwah di berbagai daerah dengan latar belakang budaya yang berbeda. Kesimpulannya, seni Barzanji mencerminkan keberhasilan dakwah Islam yang damai dan adaptif, memberikan warisan berharga dalam praktik keagamaan masyarakat Nusantara.
Gerotranscendence, Hope, and Coherence in the Face of Life Adversity
Authors: Troutman-Jordan Meredith , Evan Dena , Woods Stephanie , Davis Boyd
Published: August 2024

Background and Purpose:Older adults are living longer and becoming more diverse. The current study examined the relationship between traumatic life events, hope, coherence, and successful aging in Black and White older adults with at least one chronic health condition and the influence of life events on gerotranscendence.Methods:Fifty older adults from two senior centers participated. Participants completed the Successful Aging Inventory, Life Events Checklist, Herth Hope Index, and Sense of Coherence Scale.Results:Significant correlations were found between successful aging and gerotranscendence (r= .290;p= .048) and hope (r= .585;p= <.001). Simple linear regression found that Successful Aging Index (SAI) scores significantly predicted gerotranscendence (R2= .10, F(1, 46) = 5.157,p= .028) and Herth Hope Index scores (R2= .36, F(1, 46) = 25.850,p<.001). Higher Sense of Coherence (SoC) and Gerotranscendence scale scores among those with no firsthand trauma experience suggest that experiencing traumatic events firsthand may adversely affect the aging process.Implications:Therefore, exploration of trauma experiences with mental health referrals as appropriate are clinical implications to consider.
The Metaphor of AI in Writing in English: A Reflection on EFL Learners’ Motivation to Write, Enjoyment of Writing, Academic Buoyancy, and Academic Success in Writing
Authors: He Ying
Published: August 2024

Several barriers hinder students from producing clear and impactful written work. Writing assignments are often given on an individual basis, similar to homework, and without any assistance. Students in a classroom context have access to both their classmates and the teacher while they are working in groups or pairs as part of their assignments. The majority of students, however, are clueless about how to begin their homework assignments. The introduction of artificial intelligence in education may help solve this problem. The current research intended to demonstrate the effects of employing automated writing evaluation (AWE) in fostering learners’ writing skills, motivation to write, enjoyment of writing, and academic buoyancy in open and distributed English as a foreign language (EFL) learning. The participants were 86 intermediate EFL students from China. The participants in the experimental group (n = 44) received instruction and feedback from their teachers only; participants in the control group (n = 42) were exposed to their teachers’ instruction as well as AWE. The results of data analysis via one-way multivariate analysis of variance indicated that the participants in the experimental group outperformed their peers in the control group in motivation to write, enjoyment in writing, academic buoyancy, and academic success in writing. Further in-depth discussions proceed regarding the implications of the study.
AI and the Future of Teaching: Preservice Teachers’ Reflections on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Open and Distributed Learning
Authors: Karataş Fatih , Yüce Erkan
Published: August 2024

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in education underscores transformative prospects for open and distributed learning, encompassing distance, hybrid, and blended learning environments. This qualitative study, grounded in narrative inquiry, investigates the experiences and perceptions of 141 preservice teachers engaged with AI, mainly through ChatGPT, over a 3-week implementation on Zoom to understand its influence on their evolving professional identities and instructional methodologies. Employing Strauss and Corbin’s methodological approach of open, axial, and selective coding to analyze reflective narratives, the study unveils significant themes that underscore the dual nature of AI in education. Key findings reveal ChatGPT’s role in enhancing educational effectiveness and accessibility while raising ethical concerns regarding academic integrity and balanced usage. Specifically, ChatGPT was found to empower personalized learning and streamline procedures, yet challenges involving information accuracy and data security remained. The study significantly contributes to teacher education discourse by revealing AI’s complex educational impacts, highlighting an urgent need for comprehensive ethical AI literacy in teacher training curricula. However, critical ethical considerations and practical challenges involving academic integrity, information accuracy, and balanced AI use are also brought to light. The research also spotlights the need for responsible AI implementation in open and distributed learning to optimize educational outcomes while addressing potential risks. The study’s insights advocate for future-focused AI literacy frameworks that integrate technological adeptness with ethical considerations, preparing teacher candidates for an intelligent digital educational landscape.
Video Lectures With AI-Generated Instructors: Low Video Engagement, Same Performance as Human Instructors
Authors: Arkün-Kocadere Selay , Çağlar Özhan Şeyma
Published: August 2024

Via AI video generators, it is possible to create educational videos with humanistic instructors by simply providing a script. The characteristics of video types and features of instructors in videos impact video engagement and, consequently, performance. This study aimed to compare the impact of human instructors and AI-generated instructors in video lectures on video engagement and academic performance. Additionally, the study aimed to examine students’ opinions on both types of videos. Convergent-parallel approach mixed method was used in this study. A total of 108 undergraduate students participated: 48 in the experimental group, 52 in the control group, and eight in the focus group. While the experimental group (AI-generated instructor) and control group (human instructor) watched 10 minutes of two videos each in two weeks, the students in the focus group watched both types of videos with human and AI-generated instructors. Data were collected through the Video Engagement Scale (VES) after the experimental process, and the Academic Performance Test as a pretest and posttest was administered in both groups. The findings of the experimental part revealed that learners’ video engagement was higher in the course with the human instructor compared to the course with the AI-generated instructor. However, the instructor type did not have a significant effect on academic performance. The results based on the qualitative part showed that students thought the AI-generated instructor caused distraction, discomfort, and disconnectedness. However, when the video lesson topic was interesting or when students focused on the video with the intention of learning, these feelings could be ignored. In conclusion, even in today’s conditions, there is no difference in performance between human and AI-generated instructors. As AI technology continues to develop, the difference in engagement is expected to disappear, and AI-generated instructors could be used effectively in video lectures.
Problems of socio-cultural adaptation of Chinese students in Russian Universities
Authors:   Siberian Institute of Management, Beregovaya Oksana A. , Dekar Anastasia V. ,   Novosibirsk State Agrarian University
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the socio-cultural adaptation of Chinese students in Russian universities. The purpose of the study is to analyze the problems encountered by students from China in the process of studying in Russia. The article examines the specific problems and difficulties of Chinese students in the process of learning, learning the Russian language, spending leisure time, and intercultural communication with other students. The research is supported by data from a sociological study, and methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalization are used. The stages of adaptation from cultural shock to the dialogue of cultures are highlighted. The experience of domestic universities in identifying difficulties and ways of adapting Chinese students was analyzed. On this basis, the authors identified the following specific problems of Chinese students studying at Russian universities: the language barrier; adaptation to climatic conditions. There are: availability in the structure of the specialized university services to support and accompany Chinese students; conducting introductory trainings on the issues of admission; increasing the number of hours for studying Russian language, including the organization of additional teaching and methodological work; inclusion in active social life, organization of international cultural and educational events; conducting trainings on communication with Russian students aimed at establishing mutual understanding and cultural interchange; conducting cultural and communicative trainings for professorial and pedagogical staff working with international students; providing psychological support; obtaining feedback and evaluating the effectiveness of the sociocultural adaptation measures used.
Nurse Caring and Readiness to Transition From the Hospital to Other Care Settings
Authors: Hernandez Angelica C.
Published: August 2024

Abstract:This descriptive correlational research study aimed to explore the relationship between patients’ experience of nurse caring and patients’ readiness to transition from the hospital to home or other care settings in a large acute care hospital in South Florida. In addition, the predictors among the patients’ characteristics of patients’ readiness to care transition were examined. The study was grounded in Duffy’s Quality Caring Model. A convenience sample of 103 medical-surgical patients was recruited for the study. The participants completed the demographic data survey, the Caring Assessment Tool-V, and the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale-Adult Form. The results of the study showed a strong positive correlation between patients’ experience of nurse caring and patients’ readiness to care transition (r= .243,p< .05). Furthermore, marital status could predict patients’ readiness to care transition based on perceived knowledge, coping ability, and expected support (f= .0625,p< .05). The study highlights the importance of nurse caring in enhancing patients’ readiness to care transition and valuing the patients’ support systems.
Emotional Exhaustion: Concept Analysis for Nursing
Authors: Alotaibi Megran H.
Published: August 2024

Over the past two decades, emotional exhaustion has become one of the most prevalent issues affecting helping professions. In nursing, studies have shown that emotional exhaustion may affect not only the physical and mental health of nurses but also patient outcomes. This possibility highlights the need to explore emotional exhaustion to comprehensively understand this condition. Walker and Avant’s concept analysis method was used to analyze the concept of emotional exhaustion and identify its meanings, attributes, antecedents, consequences, empirical uses, and implications for nursing. Addressing emotional exhaustion among nurses is crucial to maintain patient safety, enhance the quality of nursing care, and improve healthcare organizations’ outcomes.
Exploring the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy in the management of mycobacterium ulcerans wounds: a comprehensive literature review
Authors: Kavanagh Francene , Rozen Warren , Seth Ishith , Cuomo Roberto
Published: August 2024

Mycobacterium ulcerans (M Ulcerans) infection leads to the debilitating Buruli ulcer (BU), characterized by necrotizing skin and soft tissue lesions. Conventional treatment primarily focuses on an antibiotic regimen, but wound management remains paramount to patient recovery. This literature review aims to evaluate the efficacy and benefits of Vacuum Assisted Dressing (VAC) in the treatment and management of BU wounds. A systematic literature search was undertaken using databases such as PubMed, Cinahl, Cochrane database, Joanna Briggs Institute, Medline, Internurse, Nursing & Allied Health database, and Scopus search from January 1995 to December 2023. The key search terms included “Mycobacterium ulcerans”, OR “Buruli ulcer”, AND “vacuum assisted dressing”, “vacuum assisted therapy”, “Vacuum Assisted Dressing”, “negative pressure wound therapy”, and “Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)”. The exclusion criteria were animal studies and studies not in the English language. The current literature emphasizes the importance of antibiotic treatment for BU and highlights the skin and soft tissue damage that results in open, infected wounds. However, there is a notable lack of quantitative data on the efficacy of NPWT for treating BU wounds. Early evidence indicates that NPWT might accelerate wound healing, decrease secondary infections, and enhance wound bed readiness for grafting or secondary healing. While more comprehensive quantitative studies are warranted, NPWT emerges as a promising adjunctive therapy in the holistic management of BU wounds, offering benefits that may improve patient outcomes and reduce morbidity.
Random Forest Machine Learning for Spam Email Classification
Authors: Ageng Rizky , Faisal Rafdhani , Ihsan Solahuddin
Published: August 2024

This research discusses the crucial role of email as a main element in digital communication, facilitating information transfer and serving as an advertising platform. However, the problem of email spam, which involves sending unsolicited commercial messages, has had negative impacts such as consuming large amounts of resources and disrupting user experience. With its affordable cost and ease of sending messages to thousands of recipients, email spam includes product promotions, pornographic material, viruses and irrelevant content. The impact includes loss of time and damage to the user's computer resources. To address this problem, email services provide advanced spam filters that use email content analysis and machine learning techniques. This research focuses on the use of the Random Forest Classification algorithm as a basis for filtering spam emails. Although Random Forest is known to have strong classification capabilities, the risk of overfitting is a challenge. Therefore, this study adopts the Randomized Search CV method to identify the best parameter combination, ensuring the reliability of the model in dealing with the complexity of diverse email datasets. With this approach, this research contributes to the development of effective solutions to reduce the impact of email spam in digital communications.
Prediction of Obesity Classification Using K-Means Clustering
Authors: Wildan Aditya , Burhansyah Helmy Akmal , Ferdiansyah Choki
Published: August 2024

This paper aims to determine the difference between someone who is obese and who is not and classify the level of obesity by utilizing the K-Means clustering algorithm to group them. The move was taken as part of obesity prevention efforts, with the hope that a deeper understanding of the distribution of obesity within specific categories could help design more specific and effective interventions. Using this approach, it is hoped that this study can contribute to our understanding of the complexities of obesity and encourage more precise and targeted preventive measures. In this study we used datasets from Kaggle. It is used to classify the difference between underweight and overweight people. In this study, data was processed using Data Mining techniques with the K-Means method. Based on the classification, four clusters were categorized. Cluster 0 in this cluster only has women, with an age range ranging from 45 to 60 years. Relatively thin to normal weight. Cluster 1 only has men, with an age range of more than 40 years and 55 to 60 years. People in this cluster are overweight or obese. Cluster 2 women aged 15-70 years make up the majority in this group, with women aged 55-60 years as the highest proportion. In general, they have a normal weight. Many underweight individuals aged 10-45 years, with the highest proportion at the age of 20-25 years. The classification results show that men have a higher likelihood of suffering from obesity than women. Therefore, obesity prevention needs to be done, one of which is by applying a healthy lifestyle.
CNN-LSTM for MFCC-based Speech Recognition on Smart Mirrors for Edge Computing Command
Authors: Putrada Aji Gautama , Oktaviani Ikke Dian , Fauzan Mohamad Nurkamal , Alamsyah Nur
Published: August 2024

Smart mirrors are conventional mirrors that are augmented with embedded system capabilities to provide comfort and sophistication for users, including introducing the speech command function. However, existing research still applies the Google Speech API, which utilizes the cloud and provides sub-optimal processing time. Our research aim is to design speech recognition using Mel-frequency cepstral coefficients (MFCC) and convolutional neural network–long short-term memory (CNN-LSTM) to be applied to smart mirror edge devices for optimum processing time. Our first step was to download a synthetic speech recognition dataset consisting of waveform audio files (WAVs) from Kaggle, which included the utterances “left,” “right,” “yes,” “no,” “on,” and “off. ” We then designed speech recognition by involving Fourier transformation and low-pass filtering. We benchmark MFCC with linear predictive coding (LPC) because both are feature extraction methods on speech datasets. Then, we benchmarked CNN-LSTM with LSTM, simple recurrent neural network (RNN), and gated recurrent unit (GRU). Finally, we designed a smart mirror system complete with GUI and functions. The test results show that CNN-LSTM performs better than the three other methods with accuracy, precision, recall, and an f1-score of 0.92. The speech command with the best precision is "no," with a value of 0.940. Meanwhile, the command with the best recall is "off," with a value of 0.963. On the other hand, the speech command with the worst precision and recall is "other," with a value of 0.839. The contribution of this research is a smart mirror whose speech commands are carried out on the edge device with CNN-LSTM.
Variación en profundidad de las propiedades de un suelo de textura arenosa enmendado superficialmente con estiércol o biosólidos
Authors: Torri Silvana Irene , Pérez Carrera Alejo Leopoldo
Published: August 2024

La acumulación incontrolada de residuos de origen pecuario o urbano es una problemática que puede provocar problemas en el ambiente. Si bien la utilización de estiércol o biosólidos como enmienda orgánica mejora las propiedades físicas, químicas y biológicas de los suelos, puede introducir ciertos elementos traza (ET) a los suelos. Debido a que algunas propiedades edáficas pueden modificarse en profundidad con la aplicación de residuos de origen biológico, el objetivo de este trabajo fue estudiar la variación vertical del pH, la conductividad eléctrica (CE) y el contenido de carbono orgánico e inorgánico disuelto en un suelo de textura arenosa enmendado superficialmente con estiércol vacuno, biosólidos y biosólidos más cenizas. Se utilizaron columnas de suelo disturbado y se observó que las tres enmiendas generaron un incremento significativo de pH y CE con respecto al testigo en el estrato superficial (0-1.7 cm). La concentración de carbono orgánico disuelto (COD) fue significativamente más elevada (22-72%) en el estrato superior en las columnas de suelo enmendadas con respecto al testigo. A su vez, los tratamientos con estiércol presentaron una concentración de COD significativamente más elevada en todos los estratos comparado con los tratamientos con biosólidos o biosólidos más cenizas, sugiriendo que la materia orgánica del estiércol presentó un mayor grado de mineralización que la correspondiente a las otras dos enmiendas.
Overcoming Waste Management Challenges in Costa Rica: Evaluating Practices, Government Initiatives, and Future Strategies
Authors: NAVARRO JIMÉNEZ ANDREA
Published: August 2024

Costa Rica, renowned for its environmental sustainability, faces a pressing waste management crisis that threatens its ecological and public health achievements. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of Costa Rica's waste management challenges, focusing on urban areas like San José, where nearly half of the nation's waste is generated. Key issues include insufficient landfill capacity, a low recycling rate of 9.6%, and significant regional disparities in waste practices. Employing a hybrid modeling approach with Linear Regression and ARIMA models, the study forecasts CO2e emissions and waste minimization trends from 2024 to 2050, highlighting the critical role of public participation and innovative waste management strategies.The introduction of a Waste Management Innovation Index allows for a comparative analysis, positioning Costa Rica against global leaders like Germany and South Korea, and identifying areas where significant improvements are needed. The study also incorporates stakeholder perspectives to reveal the complex interplay of cultural, economic, and regulatory factors influencing waste management policies.Findings indicate that despite government initiatives like the Environmental Health Route and the National Circular Economy Strategy, success has been limited, particularly in rural areas. The study underscores the necessity of enhancing infrastructure, launching targeted public education campaigns, and adopting advanced technologies such as AI and blockchain to achieve sustainable waste management. Strategic recommendations are provided to help Costa Rica align its waste management practices with global standards.