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Kontribusi Indo Europeesch Verbond (IEV) pada Penguatan Identitas Keeropaan dan Solidaritas Indo
Authors: Praheningtyo Raden Welling , Amini Mutiah
Published: January 2025

This study focuses on the strengthening of identity and solidarity among the Indo community through the establishment of the Indo Europeesch Verbond (IEV) during the period of Indonesia's national movement. The aim of this study is to analyze the movements of the IEV in voicing the aspirations of the minority Indo group. Social segregation, both imposed by the Dutch colonial government and practiced socially, also led to an identity crisis for the population of the Dutch East Indies, which consisted of various ethnicities and races. The identity crisis also affected the Indo community, as descendants of mixed European and Dutch East Indies heritage. The identity concept developed by the Indo group was to act as an intermediary between Western and Eastern cultures. Using historical methodology, this study outlines the background of the formation of the IEV and the programs organized to assert the existence of the Indo group. The formation of identity began with collective awareness and the shared sense of discrimination, which then manifested in the desire to form associations and organizations. The research findings show that the IEV implemented various welfare programs to build solidarity, such as education and scholarships, colonization (transmigration), and the movements of Indo women and youth. In addition to welfare programs, political pathways were also pursued, notably through representatives in the Volksraad. This study demonstrates that an organization plays a significant role in the formation of identity and solidarity within the Indo community, which had its own unique characteristics in the context of Indonesia's national movement.
Teaching Islam in the Palembang Malay During the Dutch Colonial Era
Authors: Riyadi Dayun , Suradi Ahmad , Khoiri Qolbi , Marpuah Siti
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the impact of Dutch colonial policies on Islamic education in Palembang during the colonial period. Under Dutch rule, strict regulations were enforced on Islamic education, primarily aimed at controlling religious teachers and preventing them from using educational institutions to foster anti-colonial sentiment. The colonial government sought to weaken local resistance, often targeting influential ulama who played a key role in the dissemination of Islamic knowledge. In Palembang, traditional Islamic education was the dominant system during the Sultanate period, but with the rise of Dutch colonial power, Islamic education became marginalized, with a particular emphasis on the role of ulama and traditional Islamic teaching. Over time, the local society began to recognize the need for Dutch-style education, driven by the promise of better job opportunities for those holding Dutch school diplomas. Despite the establishment of Dutch-run schools, educational standards in Palembang remained low compared to other regions of Indonesia. This was due to both the limited public awareness of the importance of education and the inability of the colonial government to fulfill the educational aspirations of the local population. The paper highlights the complex interplay between colonial educational policies, local traditions, and the changing perceptions of education in Palembang during the colonial era.
Program Kuliah Kerja Nyata Universitas Gadjah Mada, 1970-an – 2000-an: Kebijakan, Bentuk, dan Perdebatan Pemikiran
Authors: Suwignyo Agus , Sudarmadi Tular , Wahyuni Hermin Indah
Published: January 2025

The Student’s Community Service (Kuliah Kerja Nyata, KKN) has become a hallmark of higher education in Indonesia. Nonetheless, the history and intricacies of the implementation of this program have been overlooked in scholarly studies. The aim of the present article was to analyze the policies, forms and debates on KKN program from the 1970s to 2000s. This article was focused on the KKN program that was carried by the university that first initiated it in Indonesia, namely Gadjah Mada University. As a pioneer, UGM has the experiences in and the most complete archival collection about the KKN program among public and private universities in Indonesia. By applying the historical method and using KKN UGM reports from the 1970s–2000s as data sources, this article argues that, along the time of its existence, the KKN program at UGM has faced ups and downs as well as pros and cons. The article shows that the policies and the forms of the KKN program continue to adapt to the current context. Its contents, target community groups, and models of evaluation are increasingly varied and established from time to time. However, the principles and ideas that underline the program are also dynamic, especially regarding its impact and relevance in a modernizingsociety.
The Maritime Cultural Ecology of the Biak People: A Historical Study of the Sowek Region, Supiori Regency, Papua
Authors: Susilowati Endang , Rinardi Haryono , Rumbekwan Albert , Ali Ismail , Amaruli Rabith Jihan
Published: January 2025

This article, using historical and ethnographic methods, explores the maritime cultural ecology of the Biak people in Sowek Village, Supiori Regency, Papua, Indonesia. Historically part of the Biak-Numfor and Supiori islands, Supiori became a separate district in 2003 under Law No. 35 of 2003. The Biak people in Sowek Village, who identify as the Sowek people, have lived in the Aruri Archipelago of Supiori Island for centuries. While their language and culture are part of the Biak-Numfor cultural family, their identity is rooted in their specific geographic location. Supiori Regency is predominantly oceanic and covered by mangrove forests, with only 25% of its land being dry. This landscape has shaped the Sowek people's reliance on marine resources and maritime trade. Contact with the outside world began long ago, facilitated by maritime trade and headhunting expeditions to Maluku, Ternate-Tidore, and the Raja Ampat Archipelago. The Sowek people navigate these waters using traditional boats such as the Wairon, Waimansusu, and Karures, guided by advanced astronomical knowledge of constellations like Orion (sawakoi) and Scorpion (romanggwandi). The maritime cultural ecology of the Biak people in Sowek Village, still preserved as a historical heritage, includes traditional fishing with nets, the cultivation of mangosteen (aibon), blacksmithing (kamasan), and the ecological conservation of mangrove forests, which serve as both fish habitats and natural fortifications for the village.
Village Headman and Their Financial Role in Managing Credit Institutions during Colonial Times
Authors: Rinardi, M. Hum. Haryono , Rochwulaningsih Yety , Sulistiyono Singgih Tri , Mufidah Rafngi
Published: January 2025

This study examines the role of the village headman in overseeing village credit institutions (Village Banks) during the colonial era in Indonesia. Using a historical approach, it investigates the financial duties of the headman and the advantages he derived from these institutions. Village Banks, established by the colonial government, were community-based credit systems designed to meet specific economic needs in rural areas. The paper focuses on the headman’s administrative role within the Village Bank framework, analyzing his interactions with the institution and his significant influence over village finances. It argues that the involvement of local elites, particularly the headman, was crucial to the establishment, operation, and success of Village Banks. The patron-client relationships inherent in rural society also played a key role in facilitating the functioning of these credit institutions. However, this system had its drawbacks, as the headman and other elites often exploited it for personal gain, hindering the full development of Village Banks. In this context, effective bureaucratic oversight became essential to ensure the progress and proper functioning of the Village Banks.
Hukum Dan Wanita: Model Pembinaan Residivis di Lapas Khusus Perempuan
Authors: Salamor Yonna Beatrix , Salamor Anna M.
Published: January 2025

Objective:the purpose of this research is to describe the guidance model for female recidivist prisoners in the Women's Correctional Institution.Methodology/Approach/Design: the method used in this research is a non-doctrinal.Results and Discussion: based on the research results, it is found that the guidance provided for female recidivists is generally the same as for other Inmates because Government Regulation No. 31 of 1999 concerning the Guidance and Supervision of Prisoners does not classify or differentiate between types of guidance for recidivists and non-recidivists. Personality development and independence are programs carried out by the Correctional Institution in collaboration with other parties, namely religious organizations, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Salon. Personality development includes craft activities, food, and beverages, while the personality program involves worship and celebrations of religious holidays.Practical Implications: the practical implications of this research indicate the need for adjustments in government guidelines related to guidance for female recidivist prisoners, making them more effective and relevant to their needs.Novelty/Value: the novelty or value of this research lies in the revelation that current government regulations do not differentiate guidance for female recidivist prisoners and non-recidivist prisoners. This highlights the importance of considering these differences to enhance the effectiveness of guidance programs in the future.Keywords: Coaching. Recidivist. Woman.
„Svůj pokoj vám dávám…“ Potenciál a výzvy současného pohřbu v Českobratrské církvi evangelické
Authors: Hofmanová Jana
Published: January 2025

This article presents results of qualitative research (2023) and offers an interpretation of funerals in the ECCB on the basis of how the clergy themselves approach their preparation and how they perceive their role. Funeral service is seen as a ritual that, through the liturgy but also through the perceptive presence of the ministers, offers authentic participation, as well as a certain grounding in tradition and reframing of the loss experienced. Unlike civil funerals, however, the central theme is not the personality of the deceased, but the Word of God; or rather, the setting of human life in Gospel hope. According to ministers, the task is to comfort and enable bereaved to deal well with a difficult period in their lives which is easier when there is a pastoral relationship and safe space. The ministers focus on the bereaved and on their own authenticity, yet the presence of the deceased and their accompaniment is sometimes surprisingly peripheral to the whole event.
The Enigma of the Temple Site and the Word-play ‘Moriah’
Authors: Prudký Martin
Published: January 2025

The name ‘Moriah’ is conventionally associated with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. In Jewish tradition, this identification is attested in a number of texts, including one biblical reference (2 Chr 3:1). On the other hand, other biblical passages where we might expect such an identification do not contain the name ‘Moriah’ nor a precise localization. This study examines the enigmatic name ‘Moriah’, which in the narrative of the patriarch Abraham (Gen 22:1–19) – one of Israel’s primary foundation narratives – describes the sacrificial cult site without precisely locating it. This name is nowhere attested as a primary toponym. Its form is actually a common noun that generates significant semantic allusions to and connotations with several key motifs of the narrative in question. Hence, the term ‘Moriah’ is a skillful wordplay, a pun using allusions and imagination in the given literary context of the Abrahamic cycle. As part of the foundation narratives shared by the two ‘ecumenical’ communities of post-exilic Judaism, the name helps to etiologically legitimize the place of worship (‘ha-maqom’, the temple) for both the Jerusalemite and Samaritan cultic communities without using real names and locations. The shared Torah text is open to both perspectives of reading and to both identifications that we find in the history of reception.
Edukacja w popkulturze – tematyka śmierci w tekstach kultury popularnej kierowanej do dzieci
Authors: Maciaszek Piotr
Published: January 2025

The article analyses the theme of death in popular culture texts aimed at children, highlighting its educational potential. The author examines how various works of culture, such as the film Coco, and the books Wszędzie i we wszystkim and Żegnaj niedźwiadku, depict death, the mourning process and perform a thanato-educational function. The author highlights the role of popular culture in familiarizing children with death and the mourning process, pointing out its functions: familiarizing, strengthening, and normalizing. The cultural texts analyzed help children understand the complexity of these topics, normalize difficult emotions, and offer support in coping with loss. The main conclusion of the article is that cultural content, such as films and children’s books, can be a valuable tool in thanato-education, helping young audiences to understand and accept the finiteness of human existence. At the same time, it is emphasized that these texts do not provide ready answers but rather inspire individual reflection on the meaning of life and death.
EX-Ante Information Heterogeneity in Global Games Models with Application to Team Production
Authors: Kim Seongkyun , Shim Myungkyu , Song Doyoung
Published: January 2025

This paper introduces ex ante information heterogeneity between players into an otherwise standard global game so that both a type with superior private information and that with inferior private information coexist. We first derive the condition under which a unique threshold equilibrium exists. We then show that less-informed (resp. more-informed) players are more likely to attack the regime than more-informed (resp. less-informed) players when (i) the fundamental is perceived to be weak (resp. strong) according to the public signal and (ii) the cost of attack is low (resp. high). We finally derive the implication of our finding on optimal information allocation problem in the context of team production.
Interest of hair tests to discriminate a tail end of a doping regimen from a possible unpredictable source of a prohibited substance in case of challenging an anti-doping rule violation
Authors: Kintz Pascal
Published: January 2025

The presence of letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, in an athlete’s sample constitutes one of the more frequent anti-doping rules violation. It is possible to challenge this violation but it is the athletes who have to demonstrate their innocence. The conditions to evidence/establish the absence of fault or negligence hinge on two points: 1. the athletes or their legal representatives have to present verified circumstances of contamination and the source of contamination has to be identified; and 2. there have to be verified claims by the athlete about the fact that the intake of the prohibited substance was not known, i.e. that the violation was not intentional. This corresponds to the suggested shift terminology from “contaminated product” to “unpredictable source of a prohibited substance”. In the recent years, several top athletes challenged their ADRV with a low urine letrozole concentration and requested a hair test. In three cases, letrozole concentration in segmented hair, particularly in the segment corresponding to the urine AAF was significantly lower than 1 pg/mg, which is the limit of quantification of the method. Considering that a ¼ of a 2.5 mg therapeutic dose of letrozole produces a hair concentration of approximately 30 pg/mg, it is easy to establish that the dose that entered in the body of these athletes was incidental. Nevertheless, all three athletes were sentenced a 2-years ban as the source of contamination was not identified. In that sense, the WADA dogma contradicts scientific evidence, and from a forensic perspective, this appears difficult to understand.
Hazard Information Profiles
Authors: Des Combes Helene Jacot
Published: January 2025

The Hazard Information Profiles (HIPs) published in 2021 by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the International Science Council (ISC) offer scientifically sound definitions for 302 hazards, supporting the multi-hazard approach of the Sendai Framework.
Scientists Reviewed 7,000 Studies on Microplastics.
Authors: Raubenheimer Karen
Published: January 2025

It’s been 20 years since a paper in the journal

Science

showed the environmental accumulation of tiny plastic fragments and fibres. It named the particles “microplastics.”
Chemical conversion of rural biomass waste: effective resource utilization and rural economic development
Authors: Yin Xiang
Published: January 2025

The rapid progress of Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers promising solutions to address the challenges of building a sustainable and environmentally conscious industry, a critical step towards achieving an ecological civilization. Environmental financing drives a low-carbon, circular, and eco-friendly economy, facilitating industrial growth and societal advancement. However, the precise relationship between environmental funding and the development of the green industry has not been thoroughly explored. This research analyses the coordinated development between environmental financing and the green industry, specifically focusing on China’s Yangtze River Economic Region. A comprehensive evaluation model was constructed utilizing data from 11 provinces and autonomous regions, combining cluster finance and economic efficiency models. The findings reveal increasing financial groups across different provinces and cities along the Yangtze River in the economic zone, accompanied by a convergence of urban ecological and economic efficiency. This paper proposes measures to enhance the ecological and financial efficiency of the Yangtze River economic zone, including strengthening regional financial and economic cooperation and promoting the construction of an ecological civilization.
Understanding the impact of media and latency in information response on the disease propagation: a mathematical model and analysis
Authors: Kaushik Bharat , Bhatia Sumit Kaur , Tyagi Sanyam , Goel Shashank
Published: January 2025

Exposure to the media can have a significant impact on the transmission of infectious diseases. In this study, we examine the role and importance of information intervention in the fight against infectious illnesses. A four-class mathematical model: H

S
, H

I
, H

R
, and H

Z
has been developed. The first three classes, denoted as H

S
, H

I
, and H

R
, stand for the population’s subclasses, susceptible, infected, and removed people, respectively. The fourth class, denoted as H

Z
, stands for the population’s information density. Another component of this model is time delay (τ), which accounts for the delay in people’s taking preventive action due to their decision-making period between the report and action times. Essential properties, like boundedness and non negativity of the solutions of the model have been studied. We have addressed the existence and local stability of both the equilibrium points: disease-free and endemic. Conditions for global stability of disease-free and endemic equilibrium points have been obtained. Also, the critical value of delay is obtained, which, when crossed leads to a switch in stability and thus Hopf bifurcation. Finally, to support these analytical findings, numerical simulations have been performed. We have explored the relationship between the number of infective people and the rate of illness transmission, information intervention, and reaction intensity. We have also fitted our model to the actual data of COVID-19 of India for the month of April 2021. Based on the findings, policymakers are recommended to create suitable policies that limit the degree of disease transmission and accelerate the dissemination of information.
Tax Avoidance in Family Firms: A Multi-Level Literature Review
Authors: Carbone Emmadonata , Manzi Maria Angela , Cirillo Alessandro , Sciascia Salvatore
Published: January 2025

While tax avoidance has attracted scholarly and policy interest over the years, its peculiarities in family business are far from being completely understood. Motivated by the growing attention to family firms’ tax-saving strategies, this paper aims to critically and systematically review the 42 articles on tax avoidance in family businesses published up to June 2024. The study organises the literature upon four levels of analysis and offers future research avenues to move our knowledge on the topic forward.
Remote sensing estimation of chlorophyll content in rape leaves in Weibei dryland region of China
Authors: Xia Liheng , Zhang Panpan , Shi Lei , Wang Kun , Zhang Tingyu
Published: January 2025

Chlorophyll is an important factor in crop growth, and is a good indicator of plant nutritional stress, photosynthetic capacity, and growth status. Real-time and reliable crop nutritional diagnosis is the basis for scientific fertilizer management and one of the key technologies for practicing fine agriculture. Focusing on rapeseed crops within the northwest region, this study employed correlation analysis between Soil Plant Analysis Development (SPAD) values and spectral parameters of rape leaves to identify SPAD-sensitive spectral parameters. SPAD values are units of relative chlorophyll content and are used to determine the current relative amount of chlorophyll in a leaf. Subsequently, single-factor models, partial least squares regression models, Back Propagation neural network (BPNN) models, Genetic Algorithm (GA) optimization BPNNs, and BPNN models optimized through GAs based on multiple linear stepwise regression using spectral parameters (referred to as MLSR-GA-BP NN models) were constructed and compared. Findings revealed several significant observations: (1) Consistency in the spectral curves of rape leaves, with spectral reflectance diminishing as chlorophyll content increased; (2) Strong correlations among seven spectral parameters utilized in the modeling, all exceeding 0.770 and achieving significant correlations at the 0.01 level; (3) Across various growth periods, the BPNN model optimized through GAs based on multiple linear stepwise regression emerged as the optimal model. With modeling R
2 surpassing 0.77 and reaching a maximum of 0.91, validation further demonstrated R
2 exceeding 0.73, with a maximum of 0.92, root mean square error ranging between 1.32 and 3.22, and relative error between 2.50 and 4.49%. Hence, the BPNN model optimized by GAs based on multiple linear stepwise regression proves to be an effective inversion method for accurately and swiftly estimating SPAD values in rape leaves.
Developmental trajectories of discourse features by age and learning environment
Authors: Butler Yuko Goto , Liu Yeting
Published: January 2025

This study investigated the development of discourse features in young learners of a foreign language (YLLs), focusing on their complexity, accuracy, fluency (CAF), and vocabulary. The study also examined the relationship between CAF and communicative adequacy, and the influence of YLLs’ socio-economic status (SES) on discourse development. The participants were Grades 5, 8, and 10 learners of English in China (32 students in each grade level) who were selected through a stratified random sampling from a larger project and 15 advanced adult learners of English as a comparative group. They engaged in a story-telling task using a wordless picture book. The participants’ communicative adequacy was operationalized as the narrative structure based on story grammar, and 17 discourse features representing CAF were examined across grade levels and SES groups. A series of ANOVA and correlational analyses found that CAF measures generally showed significant differences by grade with some varied patterns reflecting the multidimensional natures of CAF constructs. SES effects appeared in secondary school levels. CAF measures were not interrelated significantly in Grade 5 but showed greater interrelatedness within and across dimensions among students in higher grades. Fluency contributed most to the communicative adequacy measured by story grammar, followed by vocabulary.
Public Use and Distribution of Retail CBDC: An Evidence from Thailand’s Retail CBDC Pilot Program
Authors: Bhensook Nuntapun , Rattanakul Thanaporn , Synsatayakul Witit , Tohwisessuk Pakaporn
Published: January 2025

This paper analyzes the public use of Retail Central Bank Digital Currency (rCBDC) during a pilot program in Thailand. For the first time, it utilizes detailed transactional data, including demographic information of users from a real-world rCBDC pilot. The study empirically examines the behavior of financial service providers (FSPs), individual users, and merchant users in adopting rCBDC for retail payments. The analysis also explores demographic factors and the impact of reward mechanisms on the adoption of rCBDC. Additionally, the paper assesses the effectiveness of a hybrid rCBDC architecture for distributing rCBDC through network topology and empirical analysis. Findings indicate that FSPs manage their rCBDC holdings and liquidity by adjusting redemptions but do not adjust issuances in response to retail payments. Retail users, on the other hand, tend to use rCBDC as a payment method, with usage positively correlated with user age and reward incentives. Regarding the distribution of rCBDC, the network topology analysis indicates that the hybrid architecture tested in this pilot creates a less connected network. rCBDC is distributed sparsely and slowly within the network, relying heavily on a few key FSPs. This suggests the current distribution model is limited in effectiveness and could be improved. These findings provide policy insights, recommending an increase in the number of FSPs in the system, enabling a wider range of business models for FSPs, and introducing new rCBDC use cases across more FSPs, along with targeted measures to enhance rCBDC adoption.
Performance analysis of PMD compensator using VSB modulated data
Authors: Kaur Gurpreet , Kaler Rajinder Singh
Published: January 2025

This paper investigates the performance of 40 Gb/s vestigial sideband (VSB) modulation under various second-order polarization mode dispersion (PMD) models. A comparative study reveals that the planar sweep model demonstrates lower bit error rates (BER) and better eye opening compared to Bruyere and EMTY models. Key insights on received optical power and differential group delay (DGD) effects are also presented.
Effect of NaOH concentration on production of Na-CMC derived from pineapple waste collected from local society
Authors: Faridah Anni , Azhar Aulia , Suryanto Heru , Saputra Ilman , Utami Oktria Putri , Kasmita  , Makky Muhammad , Syukri Daimon
Published: January 2025

This study was conducted to observe the characteristics of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Na-CMC) made from bacterial cellulose from pineapple peel waste obtained from the results of community business activities. Na-CMC was made from pineapple peel waste cellulose with various sodium hydroxide concentration treatments. The alkalization process with NaOH is critical to start the carboxymethylation process to produce CMC. Na-CMC was manufactured with various NaOH concentrations in the range of 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, and 15%. The resulting Na-CMC was then analyzed for quality using several parameters such as water content, NaCl content, Na-CMC purity, and degree of substitution (DS). The application of Na-CMC was tested in the view of viscosity and pH. As a result, it can be reported that the concentration of NaOH dramatically affects the character of the resulting Na-CMC. The NaOH concentration of 10% produced the best Na-CMC in this study, with the highest purity and DS value. As information for the application of the Na-CMC produced, the Na-CMC produced was measured for the pH value and viscosity. As a result, it can be reported that the pH of the Na-CMC solution was categorized as neutral, and the viscosity value was directly proportional to the purity of Na-CMC. The findings of this study have provided information on the potential of pineapple peel waste to produce Na-CMC, even though the material was not standardized because it comes from annual public activity.
Single-atom-at-a-time adsorption studies of 211Bi and its precursor 211Pb on SiO2 surfaces
Authors: Dietzel Dominik , Yakushev Alexander , Düllmann Christoph E. , Khuyagbaatar Jadambaa , Krier Jörg , Jäger Egon
Published: January 2025

In preparation of gas-phase chemical experiments with moscovium (Mc, element 115), we studied the chemical behavior of the short-lived bismuth radioisotope 211Bi in helium, argon, and oxygen atmosphere. For that purpose, we performed off-line isothermal gas chromatography experiments at room temperature. Using different carrier gases, the short-lived volatile 219Rn precursor, provided from an 227Ac-source, was transported through the Recoil Transfer Chamber (RTC) at the gas-filled separator TASCA and into the mini-Cryo-Online Multi detector for Physics and Chemistry of Transactinides (miniCOMPACT) chromatography and detection setup. Internal chromatograms were recorded as a function of various parameters including carrier gas type and flow rate, thus characterizing the novel miniCOMPACT detector array. This aids to optimize the conditions for experiments with superheavy elements. The bismuth progeny of 219Rn deposited on the SiO2 surface of the miniCOMPACT via diffusion-controlled deposition. Bismuth showed the expected high reactivity towards the SiO2 surface of the miniCOMPACT. Experiments in argon and oxygen atmosphere showed no measurable differences in the deposition distribution of the activity. The intermediate 36-min 211Pb, a member of the 227Ac decay chain feeding the studied bismuth isotope, was taken into account. To extract thermodynamical data from the results, namely the lower limit of the value of the adsorption enthalpy (−ΔH
ads) of Bi on SiO2, we performed Monte Carlo simulations, adapted to account for the precursor effect, and compared the experimental results to their output. Simulations were also performed for bismuth’s heavier homologue, moscovium, using a theoretically predicted value for −ΔH
ads of this element on SiO2. These suggest moscovium to adsorb in the first part of the miniCOMPACT detector array, in line with recent observations.
Metal-organic-frameworks (MOFs) advanced synthetic strategies and applications, including light emitting diodes, solar cells and photodetectors
Authors: Dehloon Uzba , Batool Irsa , Ahmad Naveed , Afzal Aqsa , Nawaz Maubashera , Iram Ghazala , Salman Abbas Washeel , AL-Sharifi Haitham K. R. , Rehman Ateeq-Ur
Published: January 2025

Several synthetic approaches, such as solvothermal, microwave-assisted, electrochemical, and mechanochemical techniques, are used in the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The resulting MOFs can be tailored for particular purposes by utilizing the distinct benefits that each of these approaches offers in terms of managing their size, shape, and functional qualities. The most recent developments in MOF synthesis are examined in this study along with how they are being used in optoelectronic devices such as photodiodes, solar cells, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). MOFs are potential candidates for these applications because of their special qualities, which include their capacity to host light-emitting guest molecules, promote charge transport, and improve light absorption. MOFs effectively house luminescent centers in LEDs, improving brightness and color purity. MOFs improve charge separation and light collecting efficiency in solar cells. The customizable band gaps of MOFs, which may be designed to maximize their performance in photodetection, are advantageous to photodiodes. Advances in MOFs could revolutionize future optoelectronics. Finally, MOFs are based on the ongoing development of advanced synthetic methods that allow for the fabrication of LEDs, solar cells and photodetectors at higher levels of technological innovation and application. Additionally, MOFs in photodetectors, are thought to be active material and their special capacity to interact at various wavelengths may pave the way for more sensitive and adaptable application-specific sensors in a range of areas, including high-speed communication technologies and environmental monitoring.
Editorial: Special Issue on Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
Authors: Narasimhachary Santosh , Moreira Pedro , Liao Min
Published: January 2025

The study of fatigue and fracture behaviors in engineered components remains a critical area across multiple disciplines. Limits on materials behavior are among the most significant technical challenges to enhancing the safety and reliability of engineering systems. Thus, accurately defining recent advancements in analytical methods and testing techniques within fatigue and fracture mechanics for engineered structures, components, and materials is essential. This analysis encompasses both experimental research and recent developments in modeling approaches. Key areas of interest include applications of emerging analytical tools and novel experimental techniques to assess and improve durability and damage tolerance using multiscale or multiphysics-based approaches; studies on the effects of additive manufacturing processes on fatigue and fracture properties; and implications of improved modeling and experimental capabilities on fatigue life forecasting and structural health monitoring strategies. In this context, a special issue in Materials Performance and Characterization offers readers valuable insights for their research. The call for papers attracted high-quality contributions from leading scientists and engineers resulting in 11 full-length manuscripts. The main topics covered include fatigue crack growth fracture, propagation, toughness fatigue, and damage failure inspection repair. The editorial teams extend their heartfelt thanks to the authors and reviewers for their dedication and to the ASTM staff for their support in bringing this issue to publication. We hope these papers provide valuable contributions to ongoing research efforts in fatigue and fracture mechanics.
Trabalho docente e saúde mental: A importância do apoio social
Authors: Camada Ilza Mitsuko , De Araújo Tânia Maria , Porto Lauro Antonio
Published: January 2025

O apoio social tem-se destacado na promoção e recuperação da saúde física e mental, sendo um aspecto importante na qualidade de vida. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a associação entre apoio social e transtornos mentais comuns (TMC) entre professores. Os dados analisados foram provenientes de um estudo transversal com 476 docentes do ensino infantil e fundamental de Salvador/BA. A variável de exposição, apoio social, foi avaliada pelo Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS) e a variável resposta, TMC, pelo Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). A prevalência de TMC foi duas vezes maior entre professores com baixo apoio social em relação aos com alto apoio, após ajuste por potenciais confundidores, evidenciando a importância deste aspecto psicossocial na saúde mental docente e a necessidade de ser ampliado e fortalecido
Práticas interdisciplinares no ensino de agronomia: a metodologia de projetos em ação
Authors: Casalinho Helvio Debli , Cunha Maria Isabel
Published: January 2025

A partir da crítica ao paradigma tradicional, é possível analisar as consequências para a formação do engenheiro agrônomo, que vem provocando descompassos com as necessidades da agricultura brasileira. O texto traz uma análise situada, a partir do cenário de uma universidade pública centenária, onde as tradições demandam culturas que resistem às mudanças, quer nos espaços do currículo, quer nas práticas pedagógicas. Mesmo assim, um grupo de professores propõe aos estudantes uma experiência interdisciplinar, através da metodologia de projetos, inserida no nono semestre do Curso, em que os estudantes precisam aliar prática e teoria; ensino e pesquisa. A descrição do percurso metodológico compõe o texto e a análise dos resultados obtidos apontam para uma formação com perspectivas emancipatórias, baseados em autores como Freire, Cunha, Silva, Gutiérrez e Prado.
Programa Mais Educação e modelos de educação em tempo integral
Authors: Darós Parente Cláudia da Mota
Published: January 2025

O artigo tem como objetivo sistematizar três modelos de educação em tempo integral por meio do Programa Mais Educação: educação em tempo integral centrada no Programa Mais Educação; educação em tempo integral organizada por meio de política específica com a colaboração do Programa Mais Educação; educação em tempo integral organizada por meio da oferta de diferentes ações de ampliação da jornada escolar, incluindo o Programa Mais Educação. A sistematização é resultado de um exercício de tipificação de modelos, embasada em pesquisas empíricas desenvolvidas em diferentes contextos brasileiros. Este artigo, portanto, permite a visualização das alternativas e possibilidades organizativas criadas pelos entes federativos que implementam o Programa Mais Educação e ajuda a compreender as relações e as decisões políticas estabelecidas para a construção de uma política pública de educação integral em tempo integral.
Um estudo de caso sobre o processo de escolha do livro didático e a abordagem de estatística
Authors: Nascimento e Santos Danilo Messias , Alvarenga Karly Barbosa Alvarenga
Published: January 2025

Esta pesquisa visa verificar como se dá o processo de escolha de livros didáticos pelos professores e como eles veem a abordagem de Estatística nesse material. Para isso, aplicamos um questionário a docentes que lecionam no Ensino Médio e fazem mestrado de Matemática na Universidade Federal de Sergipe. A técnica de análise de dados foi a Análise de Conteúdo com análise estatística descritiva. No processo de escolha, o Guia de Livros Didáticos não está presente, sendo a forma mais comum para adoção da coleção o assédio das editoras ou mesmo critérios objetivos adotados pelos professores. Na opinião da maioria dos respondentes, o livro didático aborda a Estatística de forma parcialmente satisfatória, porque tem um conteúdo resumido e ajuda na elaboração de projetos que envolvem coleta de dados.
Promoting strategic internal communication in governance to enhance employee creativity in organization
Authors: Shamsul Azhar Nur Hidayah , Ismail Fadzida , Abu Bakar Noor Akma
Published: January 2025

The global construction sector still lacks a full understanding of the significance of communication, resulting in weaknesses in the business process. This principle applies to the building industry as well, as communication breakdowns often lead to financial losses due to unrecognized risks. The objective of this research is to investigate the correlation between organizational communication and the generation of creativity within the organizational governance. The study analyzed 134 questionnaire data gathered from Ipoh, Perak, using the partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach. The results indicate that when internal communication and leadership communication in governance are symmetrical, individuals are more likely to receive feedback from a variety of interpersonal sources, including supervisors, colleagues, and peers from different departments. This enhances creativity. The study concludes that communication leadership at the supervisory and senior levels positively impacts the symmetrical system's internal communication, leading to an increase in novel ideas within the organization.
Non-standard workers' perceptions of Malaysia’s social security programmes during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Jaiyeoba Haruna Babatunde , Fernando Yudi , Abdullah Moha Asri , Mohd Sanusi Zuraidah
Published: January 2025

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with its unprecedented economic and livelihood challenges, has had unparalleled repercussions on non-standard workers worldwide. To cushion the impact of COVID-19 on workers and employment, several measures were implemented by the Malaysian government. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that these measures largely focused on those in standard employment. Accordingly, this study explores non-standard workers’ perceptions of Malaysia’s social security programmes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research adopts a qualitative design, with data collected from nine non-standard workers and analysed using thematic analysis. The results reveal that non-standard workers experienced job losses, financial strain, significant income reductions, and challenges in accessing government assistance during COVID-19. The findings also indicate that this group did not benefit as equally as standard workers from the government’s emergency social measures, such as wage subsidies, financial aid, and other pandemic-related programmes. While financial aid and special grants for micro-businesses provided short-term relief, many non-standard workers believe the government could have done more. Additionally, the government’s social security programmes were found to promote social cohesion and contribute to a more unified society. Overall, the findings underscore the need for inclusive and adaptable social security frameworks that address the unique needs of non-standard workers, particularly in times of crisis.
Potencjał demograficzny a poziom rozwoju gospodarczego województw w Polsce w 2022 roku
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Zielińska Joanna Bogna
Published: January 2025

Purpose – The aim of the paper is to evaluate regional diversification in terms of demographic potential and economic development of Polish voivodeships in 2022 and to assess relationships between researched phenomena. Research method – The TOPSIS method was used in order to rank voivodeships according to their demographic potential and economic development with division to classes of objects with similar features. The relationship between phenomena was researched with the use of Spearman correlation coefficient and the influence of demographic potential’s single variables on economic development was assessed. Results – In 2022, the highest demographic potential was shown by the Małopolskie, Mazowieckie, Pomorskie and Wielkopolskie voivodeships, while the highest level of economic development was achieved by the Mazowieckie, Małopolskie and Wielkopolskie voivodeships. A moderate positive relationship between demographic potential and economic development was recorded. Net migration rate had the strongest relationship with economic development. Originality/value/implications/recommendations – The originality of the paper lies in the chosen method and the set of variables describing demographic potential and economic development of objects in the chosen year. The changes of demographic potential cause economic consequences related to the supply, productivity and mobility of labour, consumption, savings, investment, as well as fiscal policy. The cognitive value of the research results is associated with identifying demographic features promoting economic development, which can be strengthened by regional policy.
Sistema integrado de gestión de la calidad ISO 9001 y de la acreditación ISO 15189 caso laboratorio clínico
Authors: Aguilera Becerra Astrid Maribel , Contreras Castañeda Eduin D.
Published: January 2025

Este estudio presenta una propuesta de Sistema Integrado de Gestión (SIG) que combina los estándares de calidad ISO 9001:2015 y la acreditación de laboratorios clínicos según la norma ISO 15189:2022. Se realiza un estudio de caso descriptivo en un laboratorio clínico de mediana complejidad, donde se implementa el SIG. El proceso se divide en tres fases: la primera aborda la integración del direccionamiento estratégico y la identificación de procesos; la segunda fase incluye la integración de procesos y procedimientos; y la tercera fase presenta un plan de implementación diseñado para asegurar la eficacia del sig en el laboratorio objeto de estudio. Los resultados muestran cómo un laboratorio clínico puede integrar los requisitos de las normas ISO 9001 e ISO 15189 en un solo sistema de gestión, desde la estructura estratégica hasta la estandarización de procesos y procedimientos. Este estudio de caso proporciona un modelo para otros laboratorios clínicos e investigadores interesados en la integración de sistemas de gestión basados en normas ISO.
СОСТАВ И ИНВАЗИОННАЯ АКТИВНОСТЬ ДРЕВЕСНО-КУСТАРНИКОВЫХ ИНТРОДУЦЕНТОВ В БОТАНИЧЕСКОМ САДУ УРО РАН
Authors: ТРЕТЬЯКОВА А.С. , ПИСЬМАРКИНА Е.В. , ГРУДАНОВ Н.Ю. , ЗАБУЖКО Д.Э.
Published: January 2025

Полевые исследования проведены на территории Ботанического сада УрО РАН в г. Екатеринбурге в 2022 г., в результате были выявлены 61 вид из 37 родов и 20 семейств древесных растений, расселившихся за пределы экспозиций. Наибольшее число дичающих видов относятся к семействам Rosaceae, Sapindaceae и Oleaceae. Среди евразиатских растений лучше всех представлены виды азиатского происхождения (19), для 17 видов характерно широкое распространение по Евразии и 14 видов имеют североамериканское происхождение, 5 видов - европейское. Состав жизненных форм среди видов, переходящих к спонтанному размножению: кустарники -34 вида (55.7 %), деревья - 24 вида (39.3 %) и лианоидные кустарники - 3 вида (5.0 %). Для большинства видов (85.0 %), найденных вне коллекций, наблюдается очень низкая встречаемость, ее максимальные показатели имеют 9 видов: Acer negundo , A. platanoides , Berberis vulgaris, Corylus avellana, Cotoneaster lucidus, Juglans mandshurica, Malus baccata, Quercus robur, Ribes rubrum.

The study was carried out on the territory of the Botanical Garden of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The collection revealed 61 species from 37 genera and 20 families of woody plants that have become naturalized and have gone beyond the expositions. The highest rate of naturalization was observed in the Rosaceae , Sapindaceae and Oleaceae families. The capacity for naturalization was demonstrated by plants with Asian (19 species), Eurasian (17 species), North American (14 species) and European (5 species) distribution range. In terms of life-forms, among the naturalized species, may be divided as follows: trees - 34 species, 55.7 %, shrubs - 24 species, 39.3 %, lianas - 3 species, 5 %. Most of the naturalized species (85 %) are characterized by a very low occurrence on the territory of the arboretum and forest area in Botanical garden. Only 9 species of woody plants have maximum occurrence rates: Acer negundo, A. platanoides, Berberis vulgaris, Corylus avellana, Cotoneaster lucidus, Juglans mandshurica, Malus baccata, Quercus robur, Ribes rubrum .
Unveiling the Impact Skilled Migration has on the Creative Class: Panel Data Analysis for EU Countries
Authors: Uctu Ramazan , Koç Şerife , Mercan Birol
Published: January 2025

Innovation and creativity lie at the heart of countries’ ability to grow and improve the living standards of their people. Specifically, innovative and creative individuals contribute to economic growth as they bring with them ideas that will produce new knowledge and new technologies. As such, countries have attempted to develop policies that will attract such individuals in order to facilitate and accelerate the growth process. This article examines the theoretical foundations of the creative class, their economic impact and investigates the role of skilled migrants in shaping the creative economy by using data for 22 European Union countries during the period 2007–2021. The study uses the dynamic panel data model with Arellano and Bover/Blundell and Bond System Generalized Moments (One Step SGMM and Two Step SGMM) estimators. The results demonstrate that skilled immigration, research and development expenditures and the exportation of high-tech products have a positive effect on a skilled labor force.