bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Teachers’ Well-Being and Attitude towards the Inclusion of Special Needs Education (SNED) Learners
Authors:   Southern de Oro Philippines College, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, A. Nuñez Aida , C. Tantiado Rosalinda ,   Department of Education, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Published: February 2025

Teachers’ well-being and attitude on integrating students with special needs education (SNED) are essential for the smooth operations of equitable, high-quality education. This study sought to investigate the degree of well-being and disposition of teachers toward integrating SNED students into regular classes, to ascertain whether the qualities of the teachers and their well-being significantly correlate and to identify which of the teachers’ well-being singly or in combination anticipate the attitude of the teacher(s) concerning SNED students being included in regular classrooms. In this study, a descriptive-correlational and causal research design were employed. A researcher-made questionnaire that underwent validity and reliability testing was utilized to gather the data needed from the one hundred twelve (110) respondents from Bulua National High School, Cagayan de Oro National High School, and Lapasan National High School, the three (3) major secondary institutions in the Cagayan de Oro City Division. This investigation employed ANOVA T-Test, Multiple Linear Regression, Frequency, Percentage, Mean, and Standard Deeviation as statistical tools. The findings showed that teachers are primarily between the ages of 41 and 50, with bachelor's degrees, with 8-10 years of service, predominantly in the Teacher I position. Majority was able to participate in 10 or more days of relevant training. Teachers have good emotional well-being. Length of service has moderate positive correlation with teachers’ mental well-being while physical well-being is a predictor of teachers’ attitude concerning the integration of SNED learners. Thus, teachers need to always foster positive attitude to SNED learners to sustain their well-being as part of inclusive education.
Reading Proficiency among Indigenous Learners in Opol District Schools, Misamis Oriental
Authors:   Cagayan de Oro College - PHINMA, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, Alicante Recil C. , Pontillas Pepa V. ,   Cagayan de Oro College - PHINMA, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Published: February 2025

Reading proficiency is a critical skill impacting academic success, comprehension, and critical thinking. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the reading proficiency of Indigenous People (IP) learners of Opol Districts Schools for the School Year 2024-2025. It sought to describe the respondents' profile, find the respondents' level of reading proficiency, and determine the significant relationship between the respondents' level of reading proficiency and each of the respondent's profile. In this study the respondents were one hundred fifty-two (152) Grade 3 IP learners with a margin error of 8% using Slovin's formula and a stratified sample to get the appropriate number of respondents in every school. This study used descriptive -qualitative research design, and a researcher made questionnaires and reading proficiency tests based on the Grade 3 English curriculum guide. Statistical tool such as means, standard deviation, and Pearson-r were applied to interpret the data on the level and significant relationship between learners' profile and reading proficiency. The findings indicate that the overall reading proficiency level of the Grade 3 IP learners was in Satisfactory while learners demonstrated a good understanding of phonics, phonological awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension, significant challenges were observed in fluency. The study found no significant relationship between respondents' profile and reading proficiency, except for a weak positive significant relationship between parents' and occupation and reading proficiency highlighting the need for better resources and collaboration. The Study concluded that culturally sensitive and individualized approach to education is important, considering the diverse learner profile. The findings recommended on providing ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers on effective strategies for teaching Indigenous learners reading fluency, developing materials in local help learners learn both languages, and integrating regular and targeted fluency practice into daily lessons.
The Effect of Prosocial Lying on Propensity toward Infidelity with Relationship Satisfaction as a Mediating Factor
Authors:   Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Soeprawiro Prasetyo Alif , Suryanto Suryanto ,   Universitas Airlangga, Santi Dyan Evita ,   Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the role of relationship satisfaction as a mediator in the effect of prosocial lying on the propensity towards infidelity. The research sample consisted of 416 respondents who are currently in marital relationships and are either residing in Surabaya or frequently engaged in activities in Surabaya. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires measuring the levels of prosocial lying, relationship satisfaction, and propensity towards infidelity. The results of the analysis indicate that prosocial lying has a positive influence on the propensity towards infidelity, meaning the higher the level of prosocial lying, the higher the tendency to engage in infidelity. Furthermore, relationship satisfaction is proven to be a significant partial mediator in this research model. Prosocial lying was found to have a negative influence on relationship satisfaction, which ultimately leads to an increase in the propensity towards infidelity.
Learning Barriers of the Grade 10 Students and Its Correlation to Their Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics
Authors:   Mindanao State University-University Training Center, A. Abdullah Sittie Royalizah , G. Benasing Jonaima ,   Mindanao State University-University Training Center, D. Alabat Ruben Leo ,   Mindanao State University-University Training Center
Published: February 2025

The study aimed at determining the learning barriers and its correlation to the conceptual understanding in mathematics of the 133 selected Grade10 students of the Mindanao State University – University Training Center. The research utilized a researcher-made questionnaire for conceptual understanding which underwent face and content validity with Cronbach alpha of 0.85. Also, an adapted questionnaire was used to measure the learning barriers of the students. Finding showed that from 133 students, 28.6% are male and 71.4% are female with majority, 75.9%, were in the age group between 16 – 17 years old, Meranao in ethnicity and 33.1% has a monthly family income ranging from 16,000 to 20,000. The level of the student’s mathematics competency in arithmetic, algebra and mathematics is not mastered. Conceptual understanding level of the students were in approaching proficiency level. The analysis of data revealed that peer pressure contributes significantly to the learning barriers of the students. However, academic demands and financial and family problems remain undecided. Furthermore, peer pressure, financial and family problems and academic demands associate negatively to the conceptual understanding and grades of the students. Also, learning barriers of the students differs significantly across sex.
Narrativas de jovens do ensino médio sobre o uso das tecnologias digitais no ensino remoto emergencial
Authors: Silva Jose Isavam Oliveira , Pinho Albina  Pereira de
Published: February 2025

Este artigo apresenta a análise das narrativas orais de jovens do Ensino Médio. O mesmo teve como objetivo, explorar como as Tecnologias Digitais (TD) foram utilizadas nas aulas de Língua Portuguesa durante o Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERE), em decorrente da pandemia de Covid-19. Embasado na pesquisa qualitativa, trata-se de um estudo de caso com a participação de três estudantes matriculados no Ensino Médio, que frequentaram o ERE entre 2020 e 2021. Como resultado, destaca-se que, embora as TD amparassem a comunidade escolar, os professores enfrentaram desafios como, a interação digital e a falta de qualidade de conexão para as famílias de baixa renda ou em ambientes rurais. As aulas remotas representaram um desafio na Educação Básica, que demandou reinvenção da prática docente diante da ausência de interação presencial, apontada como possível obstáculo para a aprendizagem.
O florescer da autoestima: impactos positivos de uma educação afrocentrada
Authors: Nascimento Michele de Sousa , Ramos Samira dos Santos
Published: February 2025

Este artigo tem como objetivo relatar a experiência de uma intervenção educacional bem sucedida numa turma do ensino fundamental I, predominantemente composta por crianças negras que enfrentavam desafios de autoestima devido, em grande parte, às diversas questões sociais, com ênfase no racismo. Na ausência de práticas antirracistas na escola, após a identificação dos impactos negativos na autoestima, no bem-estar emocional e no desempenho acadêmico dos estudantes, tornou-se imperativo planejar ações de intervenção. O objetivo principal foi promover a valorização da identidade e ancestralidade, combater o racismo e desconstruir estereótipos raciais, para, sobretudo fortalecer a autoestima das crianças, reconhecendo o papel crucial que a autoestima representa para o desenvolvimento integral delas. A metodologia adotada incluiu a leitura de histórias afrocentradas, pesquisas bibliográficas, entrevistas, rodas de conversa, reflexões e ações práticas de experimentos para promover a valorização dos vários tons de pele, bem como dos cabelos crespos e cacheados. Além disso, analisar obras afrocentradas e receber a visita de uma das escritoras apreciadas, ofereceu às crianças uma oportunidade de se inspirarem em modelos positivos. Os desdobramentos alcançados a partir dessas literaturas suscitaram um profundo encantamento, consolidando as habilidades de leitura e escrita, dando origem a produções textuais significativas e tendo como desfecho o fortalecimento substancial da autoimagem positiva das crianças. Portanto, o projeto teve um impacto positivo nas crianças, que passaram a valorizar sua identidade afrodescendente e sobretudo, fortaleceram a autoestima para enfrentar os desafios com confiança e entusiasmo, resultando em avanços expressivos na aprendizagem. Esse relato enfatiza a importância de intervenções antirracistas ao longo do ano, para alcançar mudanças positivas.
Das forças literárias à essencialidade da literatura: os conceitos do texto literário em “O sumiço da Santa”
Authors: Salvador Amauri
Published: February 2025

Este artigo analisa de forma contextualizada a obra "O Sumiço da Santa - Uma História de Feitiçaria" de Jorge Amado, a qual protagoniza a vivência de fé do povo de Candomblé na Bahia a partir do desaparecimento da imagem de Santa Bárbara (sincretizada à figura da Orixá Iansã), na cidade de Salvador.  À luz das três forças da literatura discutidas por Roland Barthes em "A Aula" (1988), esta produção explora como a obra se encaixa nos conceitos essenciais da literatura, levando em consideração teorias acerca das discussões sobre os conceitos de discurso estético e como ele está presente no romance. Para sua composição, a análise consiste em reflexões baseadas nos conceitos de teóricos, como: Bernardo (2004), Bragatto (1995), Perroti (1986) e Eco (1991). Além disso, a análise demonstra como o romance exemplifica a capacidade da literatura transcender a narrativa linear e utilitária, proporcionando uma experiência rica e multifacetada ao leitor.
Seja eu para que sejamos outros: a insurgência do(s) sujeito(s) e o romantismo na canção “Beija eu”, de Arnaldo Antunes, Arto Lindsay e Marisa Monte
Authors: José Sant Ana Edson
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho tem por escopo tratar de questões relativas ao enfrentamento proveniente do modo de ser romântico ao modo de ser objetificante do sociometabolismo mercantil capitalista presentes na canção “Seja eu”, de autoria de Arnaldo Antunes, Arto Lindsay e Marisa Monte. A concepção de romantismo, aqui apresentada, é a mesma inaugurada por Walter Benjamin e desenvolvida por Michael Löwy e o entende como visão de mundo que se opõe à alienação e reificação, fundamentos básicos do mundo capitalista, através da afirmação do “eu”, do “indivíduo”, da “subjetividade” e das relações afetivas cujo interesse único é o desenvolvimento mútuo dos sujeitos.
Silicite daggers in territory of the Czech and Slovak Republics
Authors: Šebela Lubomír , Přichystal Antonín
Published: February 2025

The work includes the available finds of silicite daggers discovered in the territory of the Czech and Slovak Republics until 2023. They have been known in the mentioned territory since the Late Stone Age (Eneolithic), their occurrence peaks at the end of the Eneolithic and in the older Bronze Age. However, the main production centres for these daggers are in northern Europe, in Scandinavia. They came to Central Europe mainly through trade. With regard to the existing collection, a new typological classification (types I to XIII) has been created for the territory of the Czech Republic, which also uses the results of the determination of the raw material used, which makes it possible to concretise their links to neighbouring areas as well as to the cultures of the domestic Eneolithic.
СОЦИАЛЬНАЯ ПОЛИТИКА В КАРАКАЛПАКСТАНЕ В 1920-1924 ГОДАХ
Authors: Мадреймов Фархат
Published: February 2025

В статье рассматривается социально-экономическое положение Каракалпакстана в 1920-1924 годах. Предпринятые попытки в сфере здравохнения, образования и поднятия доходности населения. Подробно изучена политика НЭПа и подналог и его результаты. Указываются причины, влияние отторванности от центра Амударьинского отдела охарактерезуется отставанием от темпов всенародного народно-хозяйственного развития. Достижения в области социального реформирования области ознаменовываются как победа над разрухой 1917-1920 годов.
ИСТОРИОГРАФИЯ БАНКОВСКОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ ТУРКЕСТАНСКОГО ГЕНЕРАЛ-ГУБЕРНАТОРСТВА В 40-90-Е ГОДЫ XX ВЕКА
Authors: Чориев Шохрух
Published: February 2025

Статья посвящена историографии банковской деятельности Туркестанского генерал-губернаторства в 40–90-е годы XX века. В работе анализируются ключевые работы, посвященные исследованию банковской системы региона в указанный период, а также рассматриваются изменения в научном подходе к исследованию данного вопроса на разных этапах истории. Особое внимание уделяется тому, как различные исторические школы и научные направления трактуют влияние банковской системы на экономику, социальные отношения и развитие финансовых институтов в Туркестане.
MAHALLA INSTITUTINING IJTIMOIY-IQTISODIY RIVOJLANISH ISTIQBOLLARI
Authors: Karjavova Xurshida
Published: February 2025

Mazkur maqolada mahalla institutining ijtimoiy-iqtisodiy rivojlanish istiqbollari oʼrganilgan boʼlib, mahalla tizimi Oʻzbekistonning ijtimoiy va iqtisodiy hayotida muhim oʻrin tutadi. Ushbu tadqiqotda mahallaning ijtimoiy va iqtisodiy rivojlanishdagi roli, uning aholi farovonligini oshirishdagi ahamiyati, shuningdek, mahallalarning iqtisodiy oʼsish va ijtimoiy barqarorlikni taʼminlashdagi imkoniyatlari tahlil qilingan. Maqolada mahalla institutining rivojlanish istiqbollari, uning jamiyatdagi oʼrni va ahamiyati ilmiy nuqtai nazardan koʻrib chiqib, tahlil qilingan.
MILLIY OʻZLIK VA DINIY BAGʻRIKENGLIK: ZAMONAVIY JAMIYATDAGI OʻZARO TAʼSIRLAR
Authors: Kimsanbayeva Shaxnoza
Published: February 2025

Ushbu maqolada mustaqillik yillarida Oʻzbekistonda diniy bagʻrikenglik, milliy oʻzlikni anglash va ularning jamiyatdagi munosabatlarining yangilanishi masalalari tahlil qilingan. Diniy ekstremizm, missionerlik va terrorizm gʻoyalarining zararli oqibatlari hamda dunyoviy davlat sharoitida diniy meros va qadriyatlarga hurmat bilan munosabatda boʻlishning ahamiyati yoritilgan. Shuningdek, turli diniy konfessiyalarning faoliyati, ularning maʼrifat va diniy bagʻrikenglik tamoyillariga muvofiqligi, mamlakatda jamiyatning maʼnaviy yangilanishi va modernizatsiyalashuv jarayonlari alohida eʼtibor bilan koʻrib chiqilgan. Maqolada jamiyatni maʼnaviy yangilash jarayonida diniy qadriyat va anʼanalardan foydalanish hamda dinning Oʻzbekistonda maʼnaviy hayotdagi oʻrni chuqur tahlil etilgan.
GLOBALLASHUV VA MADANIYATLARARO ARALASHUV
Authors: Muxamedjanova Lalixon
Published: February 2025

Ushbu maqolada globallashuv sharoitida madaniyatlararo aloqadorlik jarayonlarining mohiyati hamda uning ijtimoiy, iqtisodiy va madaniy sohalarga taʼsiri tahlil qilingan. Tadqiqotda globallashuv va madaniyatlararo aloqa oʻrtasidagi bogʻliqlik, ularning jamiyat taraqqiyotiga qoʻshadigan hissasi, shuningdek, paydo boʻlishi mumkin boʻlgan muammolar va ularni bartaraf etish usullari koʻrib chiqiladi. Maqolada mazkur masalaning tadqiq etilishiga oid ilmiy-nazariy qarashlar oʻrganilib, amaliy tavsiyalar berilgan.
INGLIZ VA O‘ZBEK TILLARIDAGI XALQARO HUQUQ SOHASIGA OID LEKSIK BIRLIKLARNING DIAXRON TADQIQI
Authors: Isanova Feruza
Published: February 2025

Ushbu maqola ingliz va oʻzbek tillaridagi xalqaro huquq sohasiga oid leksik birliklarning diaxron tahliliga bagʻishlangan. Tadqiqot xalqaro huquqiy terminlarning tarixiy taraqqiyoti, lingvistik xususiyatlari va tillararo oʻzaro taʼsir jarayonlarini oʻrganishga qaratilgan. Huquqiy terminlarning etimologik kelib chiqishi, semantik oʻzgarishlari va standartizatsiya jarayonlari tahlil qilinadi. Shuningdek, maqolada xalqaro huquqiy leksikaning evolyutsiyasi tarixiy-komparativ, semantik va kognitiv yondashuvlar asosida oʻrganilib, tarjima va ekvivalentlashuvi bilan bogʻliq muammolar tahlil qilinadi. Tadqiqot natijalari xalqaro huquqiy terminologiyaning izchilligini taʼminlash va tillararo huquqiy muloqotni rivojlantirishga hissa qoʻshadi.
FILOLOGIK TADQIQOTLARNING ZAMONAVIY TIBBIY TARJIMA VA TALQINGA TAʼSIRI
Authors: Muxammadieva Mashxura , Amirqulova Gulxayo
Published: February 2025

Globallashib borayotgan dunyoda sogʻliqni saqlash sohasida samarali kommunikatsiya muhim ahamiyatga ega. Tibbiy soʻlar tarjimasi va tarjima sohasida filologik tadqiqotlarning oʻrni juda katta, chunki ushbu harakatlar turli tillar va tibbiy terminologiyalar oʻrtasidagi tafovutni bartaraf etadi. Ushbu maqolada qanday qilib filologik tushunchalar tibbiy tarjimalarning toʻgʻriligi va madaniy ahamiyatini oshirishi, shu orqali bemorlarga yordam koʻrsatish va natijalarni yaxshilashi haqida soʻz boradi. Natijalar shuni koʻrsatadiki, filologiya tamoyillarini tibbiy tarjima boʻyicha treningga kiritish til toʻsiqlari boʻylab sogʻliqni saqlash sohasidagi muloqot samaradorligini sezilarli darajada oshirishi mumkin.
JADID ADABIYOTI VA MODERNIZATSIYA JARAYONLARI
Authors: Sidiknazarova Zulfiya
Published: February 2025

Ushbu maqolada jadid adabiyotining shakllanishi va uning modernizatsiya jarayonlariga taʼsiri tahlil qilinadi. 19-asr oxiri va 20-asr boshlarida Turkistonda yuz bergan ijtimoiy-siyosiy va madaniy oʻzgarishlar fonida jadidchilik harakati, uning adabiyotdagi aks-sadosi hamda madaniy yangilanishga qoʻshgan hissasi koʻrib chiqilgan. Fitrat, Behbudiy va Avloniy kabi atoqli jadid arboblarining ilm-fan, gender tengligi va zamonaviy tafakkurni shakllantirishdagi xizmati yoritilgan. Shuningdek, jadid adabiyotidagi ramziy obrazlarning milliy uygʻonishdagi oʻrni va Sharqona anʼanalar bilan uygʻunligi tahlil qilingan.
TAʼM VA TIL OʻRTASIDAGI MUVOZANAT: TAOM DISKURSINING TARJIMA QIYINCHILIKLARI VA YECHIMLARI
Authors: Saitxanova Aziza
Published: February 2025

Ushbu maqolada ingliz va oʻzbek tillarida taom nomlarini tarjima qilishning lingvistik xususiyatlari oʻrganiladi. Maqolada tarjima usullari, ularning afzalliklari va kamchiliklari, shuningdek, tarjima sifatiga taʼsir etuvchi omillar koʻrib chiqiladi. Taom nominantlarini tarjima qilishda tarjima turlari, tarjima jarayonida qoʻllaniladigan tarjima usullarining vazifasi haqida tahlil qilinadi. Maʼlumki, bugungi kunda turizm shu jumladan gastrоnomik turizm kundan-kunga jadal rivojlanmoqda. Bu sohani rivojlanishida eng katta qiyinchilik — bu taomlarning sarlavhalari yoki nomlari, ingrediyentlar nomlari hamda “pazandachilik” leksemalarining tarjimasidir. Koʻpincha bu leksemalar bir qator ekvivalent boʻlmagan birliklarga tegishli boʻlib, tarjima jarayonini murakkablashtiradi. Taom nomlarning ingliz tilida berilishini tahlil qilish, ularni berilishiga oid tavsiyalar ishlab chiqish bugungi kunning dolzarb muammolaridandir.
ЭЛИТА ИНДУСТРИИ ВЕНЧУРНОГО КАПИТАЛА
Authors: Каюмова Асаля
Published: February 2025

Данное исследование показывают о существовании элитных клубов на рынке венчурного капитала, однако стандарты их размера и состава которых отсутствуют. Данная статья раскрывает используя алгоритм k-сущности для исследования элитных групп. Согласно данным исследованиям, мы выявили, что элитные клубы демонстрируют относительно высокую стабильность, сохраняя преимущества и элитный статус в последующей конкурентности.
YANGI OʻZBEKISTONDA TURIZM SOHASIDAGI QONUNCHILIKNI TAKOMILLASHTIRISH MASALASIGA NAZAR
Authors: Raximbayev O‘tkir
Published: February 2025

Maqolada Yangi Oʻzbekistonda turizm sohasidagi qonunchilikni takomillashtirish boʻyicha tahlillar amalga oshirilgan. Turizm sohasini rivojlantirishdagi imkoniyatlar va toʻsiqlar, qonunchilik bazasining kuchli va zaif tomonlari, shuningdek, unga taʼsir etuvchi tashqi omillarni oʻrganish orqali sohaning barqaror rivojlanishiga koʻmaklashish imkoniyatlari muhokama qilingan. SWOT va PEST-tahlillari asosida turizm qonunchiligini modernizatsiya qilish, mamlakatning turizm salohiyatini oshirish, xorijiy investitsiyalar va sayyohlarni jalb qilish masalalari oʻrganilgan.
ЗНАЧИМОСТЬ ЭЛЕКТРОННОЙ ТОРГОВЛИ В СОВРЕМЕННЫХ ГРАЖДАНСКО-ПРАВОВЫХ УСЛОВИЯХ
Authors: Файзиев Фарход
Published: February 2025

В условиях стремительного развития цифровых технологий электронная торговля приобретает все большее значение в гражданско-правовой сфере. Она способствует расширению экономических возможностей, упрощению коммерческих сделок и увеличению доступности товаров и услуг для широкого круга потребителей. В то же время правовое регулирование электронной торговли сталкивается с рядом вызовов, связанных с защитой прав потребителей, безопасностью цифровых транзакций и трансграничными торговыми отношениями. В данной статье рассматриваются основные правовые аспекты электронной торговли, ее влияние на современное гражданское право, а также перспективы дальнейшего развития правового регулирования в данной области.
Promotion Strategy for Winning the Golkar Party in Palembang City
Authors: Asywat Muhammad , Gunarto Muji , Helmi Sulaiman
Published: February 2025

The simultaneous elections in Indonesia have created a dynamic political atmosphere, prompting political parties to adopt various strategies to secure public support. This study examines the promotional strategies employed by Golkar Party in Palembang to win legislative elections. The political marketing strategy is a critical component of electoral success, especially in cities like Palembang, where social, cultural, and demographic factors play a pivotal role. The Golkar Party's approach includes leveraging digital marketing, data-driven campaigns, and diverse communication methods tailored to different voter segments. These strategies aim to enhance the party's electability while establishing a sustainable and positive public image. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of comprehensive planning involving all party elements to ensure an effective campaign. Findings suggest that effective promotional strategies not only determine electoral success but also contribute to strengthening the party's presence and influence in the region. This research emphasizes that political promotion requires careful adaptation to local voter characteristics, ensuring campaign messages resonate with targeted audiences. By understanding and implementing innovative promotional tactics, the Golkar Party can effectively compete in the dynamic political landscape of Palembang, ultimately achieving its electoral objectives.
Gen Z Women's Clothing Shopping Behavior in Palembang City
Authors: Wulandari Martha , Helmi Sulaiman
Published: February 2025

The development of digital technology has changed consumer shopping behavior, especially among Gen Z women. This study aims to analyze the clothing shopping patterns of Gen Z women in Palembang City, focusing on factors that influence purchasing decisions, shopping platform preferences, and the role of social media in shaping fashion trends . The research method used is a case study with a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with 15 participants, consisting of students, young workers, and fashion business actors . The results of the study show that the majority of Gen Z women in Palembang City prefer to shop for clothes online through e- commerce platforms such as Shopee and TikTok Shop, driven by factors of ease of access, affordable prices, and various promos and discounts. In addition, social media plays a major role in shaping their fashion preferences , with influencers and brands ambassadors are a major factor in making purchasing decisions. Although online shopping dominates, some Gen Z women still consider offline shopping to ensure the quality of materials and get direct experience. Another significant finding is the high level of impulsive shopping behavior, especially during flash sales and attractive promotions. However, on the other hand, awareness of product quality and brand reputation is also starting to increase. Thus, fashion business players need to adapt to digital-based marketing strategies, strengthen branding , and improve the shopping experience in order to meet the preferences of Gen Z women in Palembang City more effectively.
Big-Five Personality Traits and Spending Behavior of College Students
Authors: Supieza Rodel S. , Fuentes Jenyll N. , Infiesto Aljun B. , Niño God Win Jay B. , Peñalver Nestor Jr P.
Published: February 2025

Spending behavior commonly affects how an individual uses their money to fulfill their wants and needs without any use of control. This study aimed to determine the spending behavior among college students at Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. It also explored the relationship between big-five personality traits and spending behavior. The study utilized a descriptive correlational quantitative design to establish the relationship between independent and dependent variables. A random sampling method was used to select 327 students from the College of Business. The results showed that college students assessed themselves as high in their big-five personality traits. Spending behavior was also found to be often manifested among college students. Furthermore, the study found that big-five personality has a significant relationship with college students spending behavior. It is confirmed that there is a significant correlation between the big five-factor model and the theory of reasoned action.
An Exploration of TikTok Videos’ Engaging Features Among the Malaysian Secondary School Teachers in The ESL Classroom
Authors: Nasruddin Najibah , Abdul Aziz Azlina , Ismail Hanita Hanim
Published: February 2025

This study explores the engaging features of TikTok videos created by Malaysian secondary school teachers for English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. With TikTok’s growing prominence as an educational tool, particularly in language learning, this study aims to identify the key characteristics that contribute to the virality and effectiveness of ESL-related content on the platform. This paper is part of an on-going study that seeks to develop a structured framework that integrates pedagogical strategies, language learning objectives, and engaging content creation techniques to enhance English language learning through TikTok. The research adopts a qualitative methodology, employing in-depth exploratory interviews with four Malaysian ESL teachers who have gained significant traction on TikTok. The participants, selected based on their high engagement rates, provided insights into their content creation process, motivation and the features that drive video virality. Thematic analysis of the interviews identified several key features contributing to an engaging ESL TikTok video. These include fun and interactive content, societal relevance, trending topics, audience-driven requests and the incorporation of local dialects to make learning more relatable. Additionally, factors such as the educator’s personality, voice intonation and the use of humour and emotion were found to play a crucial role in maintaining viewer engagement. The findings of this study have significant implications for ESL educators and content creators, highlighting the importance of aligning educational content with entertainment-driven engagement strategies. By understanding what makes ESL TikTok videos effective, teachers can harness social media as a powerful tool for language acquisition. Future research should focus on expanding the sample size and refining a comprehensive framework to guide educators in creating engaging and pedagogically sound TikTok content for ESL learners.
Enhancing Willingness to Communicate through Task-Based Language Teaching: The Mediating Role of Utility Value and Intrinsic Value
Authors: Johari Noor Farahhein , Sabri Masturah , Zubir Zaliza , Mohamed Adnan Nor Syamimi , Ibrahim Siti Balkis Mohamed , Rahim Ina Suryani Ab
Published: February 2025

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) is a student-centred approach that emphasises meaningful communication through task completion, making it an effective approach for fostering language learning and developing communicative competence. This study investigates the effectiveness of employing the TBLT approach on tertiary students’ Willingness to Communicate (WTC) in English, reflecting their readiness to communicate when given the opportunity. Additionally, the Situated Expectancy Value Theory (SEVT) utilised in this study focuses on Utility Value and Intrinsic Value only as the mediating variables as it captures key motivational factors that could influence students’ engagement and communication behaviours in specific learning contexts. To assess students’ experiences with TBLT and their WTC in a Malaysian public university context, a quantitative research design was employed, utilising a survey questionnaire. Data collected from 217 tertiary students were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS. The results reveal that TBLT significantly enhances students’ WTC, highlighting its efficacy as a pedagogical approach. Furthermore, the Utility Value (UV) and Intrinsic Value (IV) components of SEVT emerged as significant mediators, highlighting the importance of designing engaging and practically relevant tasks to students’ goals. Intrinsic Value (IV) refers to the enjoyment and interest derived from engaging in a task, while Utility Value (UV) reflects the perceived practicality and usefulness of the task in achieving long-term goals, such as improving communication skills for academic or professional purposes. The proposed model exhibited strong explanatory and predictive power, with all constructs achieving robust reliability and validity. This study contributes to the growing body of research on TBLT by emphasising the role of SEVT in WTC.
Enhancing Domestic Resource Mobilization: Experiences, Challenges and Potential Opportunities from the Sub-Sahara Africa
Authors: Njau Adrian Peter , Kombe Wilbard Jackson , Melyoki Lemayon Lemilia
Published: February 2025

Enhancing domestic resource mobilization (DRM) in many countries especially in the Sub-Sahara Africa remains a daunting task. Many strategies and approaches to improve domestic revenue collection adopted by governments have not given rise to significant improvement in DRM. Approaches such as the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to monitor implementation of revenue mobilization, laws, regulations and procedures; electronic fiscal device management system (EFDMS), improvement of the business and investment environment, monitoring of various directives issued by the government on DRM. This paper reviews various measures taken by the government to enhance domestic revenues mobilization in selected Sub-Sahara Africa countries focusing on Senegal, Rwanda and Botswana. Literature reviews on DRM was conducted in various journal articles, governments’ reports including budget speeches and financial management documents covering the period of five years from 2016 to 2020. This period was chosen because it was period under the late president John Pombe Magufuli who instituted various measures aimed at enhancing domestic resource mobilization. The review of 2016 to 2020 period revealed that out of the three countries, only Botswana has been able to meet targets for DRM. Significant improvement was recorded in DRM while the inflows from the other two countries were unstable and unpredictable mainly due to logistical problem and political difficulties of taxing the informal sector. The qualities of revenue policies were inadequate, weak revenue administration capacity, inability to tax to full potential of natural resources and inadequate application of ICT technology. In Rwanda, political commitment was noted to contribute significantly to revenue mobilization especially the strong monitoring and evaluation system in place. The paper argues that widening the DRM base, especially the tax and non-tax revenue bases, designing policies and strategies that are supportive and creating an enabling environment and mainstreaming ICT for revenue collection from the rapidly growing informal sector require  critical policy considerations.
An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Section 139 of the Constitution in Municipalities under Administration: A Case of KwaZulu-Natal Municipalities
Authors: Ngubane Mpilo
Published: February 2025

The local government sector in South Africa is always marred with challenges in service delivery which is an indication that some municipalities are struggling to fulfil their constitutional mandates or obligations. The Constitution Act (1996) of the Republic of South Africa mandates provincial and national government departments to intervene in municipalities that are failing to meet their constitutional obligations such as service delivery, revenue collection, financial management, financial reporting, playing an oversight role, etc. Even though there are diagnostics reports detailing the reasons for dysfunctionality of municipalities that end up being under Section 139, the three main contributing factors to such kind of intervention are collapse of governance, failed service delivery and financial crisis. The rising number of municipalities under Section 139 intervention in South Africa in general is alarming. This has led to general perception that possibly Section 139 interventions are not effective. Both the Auditor-General of South Africa and the Chairperson of the Select Committee of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs joined the Parliamentary Committee in raising concerns about possible ineffectiveness of Section 139 interventions. These are some of the reasons why this study investigated effectiveness of Section 139 interventions in KwaZulu-Natal municipalities.
Money Laundering in the Perspective of Banking Law Case Study of Money Laundering at Bank BJB Semarang in 2024
Authors: Febiwati Tritinta Palupi , Badriyah Siti Malikhatun
Published: February 2025

Money laundering is a serious crime that has a significant impact on the economic, social and security aspects of a country. This crime is usually committed in financial institutions such as banking with three stages: placement, layering, integration. This research uses a juridical- normative approach to examine the applicable regulations and identify weaknesses in their implementation. The results show that the crime of money laundering in banking is a serious matter and there must be a reconstruction of banking law and strict supervision. In addition, in the case study at Bank BJB Semarang, it was found that there were weaknesses in banking supervision so that supervision needed to be further improved and strengthened money laundering laws.
Aging and ischemic stroke: mechanisms, trends, and strategies for improved outcomes
Authors: Kokaia Zaal , Martinez-Curiel Raquel
Published: February 2025

Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with its prevalence significantly increasing among the aging population. The aging process is linked to several physiological changes that increase the risk of ischemic stroke. This review summarizes the mechanisms that clarify why stroke is more common in the elderly, how stroke demographics are expected to change with an aging population, and what strategies can be implemented to enhance stroke prevention, acute care, and post-stroke rehabilitation for older adults. Emphasis is placed on the importance of early identification and prevention of risk factors.
Keywords: aging; stroke; ischemia; blood-brain barrier; neuroplasticity
Antibacterial Effect of an Ethyl Acetate Extract of Emericella nidulans Derived from Endophytic Fungus Rhizophora mucronata Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Nurhadi Nurhadi , Sugita Purwantiningsih , Hanif Novriyandi , Yunianto Prasetyawan , Supriyono Agus , Firdayani Firdayani
Published: February 2025

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a significant global public health challenge due to its resistance to conventional antibiotics, leading to persistent infections, increased healthcare costs, and high mortality rates. MRSA can cause various diseases, including those affecting the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and internal organs. Its resistance is largely driven by the mecA gene, which encodes Penicillin Binding Protein 2a (PBP2a), which prevents β-lactam antibiotics from effectively targeting the bacterial cell wall. In this study, crude extract and fractions of Emericella nidulans derived from Rhizophora mucronata mangrove were prepared and screened for antibacterial activity against MRSA. In vitro tests on ethyl acetate extracts and fractions of E. nidulans revealed that they can inhibit MRSA growth in a moderate range. The crude extracts were analyzed using liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) to determine the compound contained. Forty-eight compounds were screened through molecular docking analysis to identify the bioactive compounds inhibiting the SauPBP2a receptor. It is indicated that E. nidulans shows promise as raw materials for antibacterial against MRSA.
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Ethyl acetate extract of nidulans showed antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in vitro and contained 47 compounds based on LC-HRMS analysis.
In silico studies predicted nine compounds such as 1-linoleoyl glycerol, 9-oxo-10(E),12(E)-octadecadienoic acid, monoolein, methyl ester of 9(Z),11(E),13(E)-octadecadienoic acid, bis(4-ethylbenzylidene) sorbitol, α-linolenic acid, and oleamide have ability to inhibit the SauPBP2a receptor.

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Advancing Marine Genomics: The Role of Deep Learning in Deciphering Chelonia mydas Genetic Data
Authors: Aslam Fahad , Aplop Faizah
Published: February 2025

The urgent advancement of marine genomics is essential for the conservation of endangered species like Chelonia mydas (green sea turtle), and deep learning plays a pivotal role in deciphering their complex genetic data. Marine genomics as a field seems to be shifting more and more to the realm of big data especially with the introduction of new technologies in producing vast amounts of data. Such advancements have made it possible to manage huge datasets within genomics and this has provided artificial intelligence and particularly deep learning as a crucial method of acquiring insightful patterns. Review of the subject aims at focusing on the subject of deep learning methods and their usefulness in appearance and utilization in sub disciplinary areas of genomics of Chelonia mydas (green sea turtle). We introduce deep learning into marine genomics research by pointing out the existing gaps, as well as well-PSYCH detailed study fields. Moreover, we can only briefly mention the rather late incorporation of deep learning tools into marine genomics and the eminently discussed consequences for conservation and ecological science. By writing this review the authors envisage to let the biotechnology and genomic scientists to know the importance and applicability of using deep learning methods in Chelonia mydas genomics, the difficulty and prospects of this field.
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Emphasize the role of meta-omic integration and the large-scale DL model the power of conservation genetics, population monitoring and disease surveillance, as well as the assessment of habitat quality.
Introduces Real Implementation of DL tools including DeepVariant, DeepSEA, DeepCpG and DeepSynergy that have enhanced the accuracy by the thirty percent and the computational speed of over forty percent.
Introduces some of the most important frameworks based on DL which help researchers investigate the pattern of gene expression and epigenomic changes in Chelonia mydas such as DanQ, DeepChrome, and DeepHistone.
Explains the possible application of DL in genomics and pharmacogenomics of Chelonia mydas, variant calling and epigenetics, gene expression analysis.
Stresses DL approaches for identifying and predicting genetic variations, regulatory sites and drugs using more accuracy and capability.

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Limonoid Extracted from Chisocheton macrophyllus Seeds and Their Cytotoxic Activity against MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Lines
Authors: Katja Dewa Gede , Rahmayanti Intan , Nurlelasari Nurlelasari , Sinaga Siska Elisahbet , Haikal Kansy , Naini Al Arofatus , Awang Khalijah , Supratman Unang
Published: February 2025

Meliaceae family consists of various plants that have been used as a source of medicinal plants and limonoid compounds. Limonoid is a compound group of terpenoid which has many bioactivities. One of the species from Meliaceae which produced limonoids is Chisocheton macrophyllus. The n-hexane fraction of the C. macrophyllus seed afforded 3 limonoids, namely 7-deacetylepoxyazadiradione (1), 6α-acetoxydeoxygedunin (2) and 6α-acetoxygedunin (3). Data from a variety of spectroscopic techniques, including as mass spectroscopy, FTIR, 1- and 2-dimensional NMR, were used to identify the secondary metabolite structures, and the PrestoBlueTM, method was used for the cytotoxic assay. Compound (2), known as 6α-acetoxydeoxygedunin, was first reported in this genus. MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines have also been used to assess limonoids compounds (1 - 3). The 2 and 3 were categorized as weak with an IC50 value of 231.26 and 475.87 µg/mL, while compound 1 showed inactive with IC50 values of > 500 µg/mL. These findings encourage further exploration of Meliaceae plants for new bioactive compounds and advance the development of novel cancer treatments.
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The n-hexane fraction of the seeds of Chisocheton macrophyllus, yielded three limonoids, 7-deacetylepoxyazadiradione (1), 6α-acetoxydeoxygedunin (2), and 6α-acetoxygedunin (3).
6α-acetoxydeoxygedunin (2) is reported for the first time in this genus, expanding the known chemical diversity of Chisocheton

The structures of these compounds were identified through advanced spectroscopic techniques, including mass spectrometry, FTIR, and one- and two-dimensional NMR.
Cytotoxicity tests against MCF-7 breast cancer cells showed that compounds 2 and 3 were weakly active with IC50 values of 231.26 μg/mL and 475.87 μg/mL, respectively, while compound 1 was inactive with an IC50 value >500 μg/mL.

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Robust Data Pipelines for AI Workloads: Architectures, Challenges, and Future Directions
Authors: Giriraj Agarwal
Published: February 2025

The exponential growth of data and the increasing complexity of AI workloads necessitate robust data pipelines that ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency. This paper explores the design and implementation of robust data pipelines tailored for AI applications. We discuss advanced architectural strategies, including distributed ETL processes, real-time data streaming, and automated data quality management, that underpin the effective training and deployment of AI models. Through a comprehensive review of current literature, practical case studies, and experimental evaluations, we identify key challenges such as data heterogeneity, latency, and fault tolerance. We propose a unified framework that integrates modern data ingestion tools, scalable processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark), and monitoring systems to ensure high throughput and low latency for AI workloads. Finally, we outline future research directions, including enhanced data governance, integration of edge computing, and the incorporation of explainable AI techniques to further optimize pipeline performance and reliability.
Factores de Riesgo Asociados a las Enfermedades Crónicas No Transmisibles en el Personal de las Cafeterías Universitarias, Universidad de Panamá
Authors: De León-Atencio Rachel
Published: February 2025

Las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles representan la principal causa de muerte y discapacidad a nivel mundial, realidad de la que Panamá no escapa. Los         estilos de vida, factores sociales y el desarrollo económico inciden directamente sobre estas y constituyen un reto a nivel mundial para su prevención, control diagnóstico, tratamiento y seguimiento.
Se analizaron los factores de riesgo asociados a las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en el personal de las Cafeterías, Universidad de Panamá, 2022. Se realizó un estudio analítico de prevalencia.
La muestra del estudio fue la totalidad del personal de la dirección de cafeterías donde se aplicaron 106 encuestas. La información de las encuestas fue comparada entre el grupo de sanos y enfermos. Se realizó un análisis univariado para cada variable; luego un análisis bivariado utilizando tablas tetracóricas. Los datos fueron procesados a través de Epi Info versión 7.2.
Para determinar la significancia estadística se utilizó el chi cuadrado, presentando un nivel de confianza del 95% y un valor de significancia de p 0.05.
En los resultados se encontró significancia estadística entre la edad y las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles, el estado civil y el consumo de azúcar siendo factores de riesgo para el desarrollo de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles.
Concluimos que la edad, estado civil y el consumo de azúcar tienen asociación con el desarrollo de las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles y no se debe al azar.
AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY ELITE: OBAMA, TRUMP AND BIDEN’S POLICY TOWARDS MIDDLE EAST
Authors: Abdrazakova L , Zhabina Zh.
Published: February 2025

This article gives an analysis of American foreign policy elite’ activity on the sample of Obama, Trump and Biden’s policy in Middle East. Nowadays, we are facing a serious challenges in geopolitical system in terms global criss under pandemic situation and multi conflictual cases. In this sense, it is questionable to say that American primacy is stable. Many American experts believe that the US State Department needs large-scale reforms in order to become a toolkit, not a propaganda mouthpiece in foreign policy. The future of American foreign policy towards the Middle East region will depend on whether Washington can work out a balanced position that will allow them to remain one of the guarantors of stability and the solution of crisis problems.