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The Impact of Financial Performance and Stakeholder Pressure on Sustainability Report Disclosure: The Moderating Role of Independent Commissioners
Authors: Herawansyah  , Danang Adi Putra  , Indah Oktari Wijayanti
Published: October 2024

In the contemporary business landscape, sustainability reporting has become increasingly critical as stakeholders demand greater transparency and accountability from companies regarding their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. This study delves into the factors that influence the extent of sustainability report disclosure, focusing on the role of financial performance, stakeholder pressure, and the moderating effect of independent commissioners. This study employs a quantitative approach, utilizing data from 96 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2020 to 2022. The sample encompasses 288 observations, and purposive sampling was employed to select companies that met specific criteria, ensuring the inclusion of companies that have consistently disclosed sustainability reports and maintained financial stability. Regression analysis with an absolute difference test was conducted using SPSS 23 to analyze the relationships between the variables. The findings of this study indicate that financial performance and stakeholder pressure significantly influence sustainability report disclosure. Companies with higher financial performance tend to disclose more sustainability information, suggesting that they have the resources and motivation to invest in sustainability reporting. This positive association between financial performance and sustainability reporting implies that companies with stronger financial positions are better equipped to allocate resources towards sustainability initiatives and their subsequent disclosure. In conclusion, the proportion of independent commissioners on the board moderates these relationships, indicating that independent oversight enhances the positive effects of financial performance and stakeholder pressure on sustainability report disclosure. The presence of independent commissioners on the board strengthens corporate governance mechanisms, ensuring greater transparency and accountability in sustainability reporting.
DAMPAK KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA LINGKUNGAN TERHADAP PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN DI LINGKUNGAN I DESA SARI REJO KECAMATAN MEDAN POLONIA
Authors: Banurea Rejeki Karina , Wulandari Dewi , Siregar Elisman Pangodiyan , Sebayang Mikhael Juni Pratama , Silitonga Miming Kartika Olivia , Ivanna Julia
Published: October 2024

Permasalahan dalam penelitian yaitu kurangnya partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengambilan keputusan di Lingkungan I Desa Sari Rejo Kecamatan Medan Polonia. Penelitian ini bertujuan Untuk mengetahui dampak kepemimpinan kepala lingkungan terhadap partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengambilan keputusan di Lingkungan I Desa Sari Rejo Kecamatan Medan Polonia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kepemimpinan kepala lingkungan memiliki peran penting dalam membentuk partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengambilan keputusan. Partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengambilan keputusan di Lingkungan I Desa Sari Rejo Kecamatan Medan Polonia terlihat masih rendah. Hal ini dikarenakan kurangnya inisiatif dari kepala lingkungan untuk melibatkan semua elemen masyarakat untuk berkontribusi secara aktif dalam pengambilan keputusan.
IMPLEMENTASI KOMPETENSI SPIRITUAL DAN SOSIAL DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN KARAKTER SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM (Studi di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Cilegon)
Authors: Badratul Laela Mahfudz Neng Linda
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini berangkat dari perhatian terhadap pembentukan karakter dalam pendidikan nasional yang bertujuan membentuk manusia Indonesia berakhlak mulia, beriman, dan bertakwa. Fokusnya pada implementasi kurikulum 2013, khususnya kompetensi spiritual dan sosial dalam Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) untuk mengembangkan karakter siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) memahami penerapan kompetensi spiritual dan sosial dalam pembentukan karakter siswa, dan (2) mengevaluasi hasil pengembangan karakter melalui kompetensi tersebut di SMPN 4 Kota Cilegon. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian dilakukan di SMPN 4 Kota Cilegon, tempat di mana sekolah telah menerapkan kompetensi sikap spiritual dan sosial dalam aktivitas siswa, baik di dalam maupun di luar kelas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi kompetensi sikap spiritual di SMPN 4 Kota Cilegon berjalan dengan baik. Hal ini terlihat dari penerapan nilai-nilai spiritual oleh guru, staf, dan siswa. Sementara itu, untuk kompetensi sikap sosial, siswa terlibat dalam kegiatan kemasyarakatan, seperti membantu korban bencana dan kerja bakti dengan masyarakat sekitar. Pendidikan Agama Islam terbukti menjadi dasar pembinaan karakter, di mana guru agama dan guru lainnya dapat merancang kegiatan harian yang mendukung pengembangan karakter siswa. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan nilai pendidikan karakter dalam pembelajaran di sekolah.
Analisis Kesulitan Membaca Permulaan Pada Siswa Kelas 1 SD Negeri Tlesah
Authors: Ainun Nikmah  , Nova Estu Harsiwi
Published: October 2024

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kesulitan awal pemahaman membaca yang dihadapi siswa kelas satu SD Negeri Tlesah Kecamatan Tlanakan Kabupaten Pamekasan. Kajian ini termasuk dalam jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dan subjek penelitiannya adalah guru kelas 1 dan kelas 1 SD Negeri Tlesah. Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data yaitu menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Metode analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan model Milles dan Huberman. Model terdiri dari tiga tahap yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Survei menemukan bahwa 37,5% siswa kelas satu masih mengalami kesulitan untuk mulai membaca. Dengan kata lain, (1) kesulitan mengenal huruf, (2) belum mengenal huruf konsonan, dan (3) belum mampu membaca gabungan huruf vokal dan konsonan (4) Tidak dapat membaca kombinasi konsonan, (5) Tidak dapat membaca huruf diftong. Solusi yang diajukan oleh guru kelas satu untuk mengatasi kesulitan membaca siswa kelas satu adalah dengan memberikan pengajaran membaca, mendirikan sudut membaca di kelas, dan memberikan bacaan sesuai dengan kemampuan membaca siswa.
Pendidikan Multikultural untuk Menumbuhkan Karakter Toleransi pada Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Monita Nur Shabrina  , Utami Yeri , Rifqi Muhammad Zuhad
Published: October 2024

Toleransi merupakan karakter penting yang harus dimiliki oleh setiap individu, termasuk anak usia dini. Menumbuhkan karakter toleransi pada anak usia dini dapat dilakukan dengan memilih proses pendidikan yang tepat, terutama bagi masyarakat yang tinggal di lingkungan sosial yang beragam. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana menumbuhkan karakter toleransi pada anak usia dini yang hidup dalam lingkungan sosial multikultural. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggambar poin-poin diskusi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan karakter toleransi anak usia dini dilakukan dengan menerapkan pendidikan multikultural dalam proses pembelajaran di sekolah.
Implementasi Metode Multisensori Untuk Pembelajaran Bahasa Bagi Anak Autis
Authors: Isroyati  , Fitri Senny Hapsari  , Miftahul Farid Mochamad Ahyar
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas metode multisensori dalam pembelajaran bahasa bagi anak autis. Metode penelitian campuran (mixed-methods) digunakan, melibatkan 10 anak dengan spektrum autisme, 5 guru, 1 terapis, dan 10 orang tua. Anak-anak mengikuti program pembelajaran bahasa berbasis multisensori selama 12 minggu, sementara data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, kuesioner, dan tes bahasa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam kemampuan bahasa anak setelah intervensi. Skor rata-rata pre-test meningkat dari 45 menjadi 70 pada post-test (p < 0.01). Observasi mengungkapkan peningkatan keterlibatan dan partisipasi anak selama sesi pembelajaran. Guru dan terapis melaporkan pandangan positif terhadap metode ini, meskipun mengidentifikasi tantangan seperti kebutuhan pelatihan dan sumber daya tambahan. Orang tua juga melaporkan peningkatan kemampuan bahasa anak di rumah. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa metode multisensori efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa dan keterlibatan anak autis. Namun, implementasi yang sukses memerlukan dukungan dari berbagai pihak, pelatihan khusus, dan sumber daya yang memadai. Penelitian lebih lanjut diperlukan untuk mengeksplorasi dampak jangka panjang dan adaptasi metode ini untuk berbagai tingkat keparahan autisme. Dengan mengatasi tantangan implementasi dan melibatkan dukungan berkelanjutan, metode multisensori memiliki potensi besar untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan bagi anak autis.
Hubungan Konsentrasi, Tingkat Stres, Dan Kepercayaan Diri Dengan Hasil Shooting Per Menit Pada Bolabasket
Authors: Razzi Fahrul
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara konsentrasi dengan hasil shooting per menit pada bolabasket, untuk mengetahui hubungan antara tingkat stres dengan hasil shooting per menit pada bolabasket, untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kepercayaan diri dengan hasil shooting per menit pada bolabasket, dan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara konsentrasi, tingkat stres dan kepercayaan diri terhadap hasil shooting per menit pada bolabasket SMAN 1 Kota Palangka Raya.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif korelasional. Subjek penelitian adalah tim putra bolabasket SMAN 1 Kota Palangka Raya yang mengikuti kejuaraan Dekan Cup dengan jumlah pemain 30 orang. Untuk mengukur konsentrasi, tingkat stres, dan kepercayaan diri menggunakan angket. Sedangkan untuk mengukur hasil shooting atlet menggunakan tes bolabasket Lehsten dengan tes keterampilan shooting per menit.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan antara variabel konsentrasi dengan hasil shooting. Tidak terdapat hubungan antara variabel tingkat stres dengan hasil shooting. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara variabel kepercayaan diri dengan hasil shooting sebesar 0,712. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara konsentrasi, tingkat stres, dan kepercayaan diri dengan hasil shooting sebesar 0,783. Hubungan ini menandakan jika konsentrasi, pengendalian tingkat stres, dan kepercayaan diri bertambah maka hasil shooting juga akan meningkat.
Русский язык в современной Монголии
Authors: Валентина Жалсанова , Цэрэнчимэд Саранцацрал , Цогзолмаа Цогт-Очир , Энхбат Дашдондог , Чечек Цыбенова , Галина Дырхеева
Published: October 2024

Российско-монгольский исследовательский проект «Русский язык в образовательном пространстве Монголии: современное состояние и перспективы развития» был реализован в 2020–2023 гг. Его итогом стал выпуск коллективной монографии (Русский язык в Монголии: сфера образования / Ч.С. Цыбенова, Г.А. Дырхеева, В. Г. Жалсанова, Ц. Саранцацрал, Ц. Цогзолмаа; отв. ред. Г.А. Дырхеева, Ц. Саранцацрал; Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение науки Институт монголоведения, буддологии и тибетологии Сибирского отделения Российской академии наук. Улан-Удэ: Изд-во БНЦ СО РАН, 2023. 200 с.). Исполнителями проекта с российской стороны стали сотрудники Института монголоведения, буддологии и тибетологии Сибирского отделения Российской академии наук (ИМБТ СО РАН). С монгольской стороны в исследовании приняли участие сотрудники Монгольского государственного университета. Вниманию читателей предлагается несколько параграфов монографии, с согласия авторов публикуемые в сокращении. В этом же выпуске альманаха в рубрике «Книжная полка» можно найти рецензию на монографию.

Mongolia The Russian-Mongolian research project “Russian language in the educational space of Mongolia: current state and prospects of development” was realized in 2020–2023. It resulted in the publication of a collective monograph (Russian language in Mongolia: the sphere of education / Ch. Tsybenova, G. Dyrkheeva, V. Zhalsanova, Ts. Sarantsatsral, Ts. Tsogzolmaa; ed. by G. Dyrkheeva, Ts. Sarantsatsral; Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science “Institute of Mongolian Buddhist and Tibetological Studies” of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Ulan-Ude: Publishing House BNTs SO RAS, 2023. 200 p.). The Russian side of the project was carried out by the team of the Institute of Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetological Studies of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IMBT SB RAS). On the Mongolian side, the research was carried out by the team of the Mongolian State University. One of the chapters of the monograph, published in abridged form with the consent of the authors, is offered to the readers' attention. You can find a review of the monograph in the same issue of the almanac in the section “Bookshelf”.
Сохранность семейно-бытовой и календарной обрядности среди потомков семейских старообрядцев Восточного Забайкалья в первой четверти XXI века
Authors: Елена Ерохина , Арина Зверева
Published: October 2024

Традиционная культура старообрядцев Восточного Забайкалья – семейских – это истинный феномен русской культуры, признанный в 2001 г. ЮНЕСКО шедевром всемирного нематериального наследия человечества. Однако с течением времени исследователями отмечается унификация, а в некоторых случаях риск исчезновения целого пласта народной культуры данной этноконфессиональной группы – обрядности. В статье предпринята попытка охарактеризовать современное состояние сохранности духовной культуры среди потомков старообрядцев, проживающих в Забайкальском крае в XXI века.

The traditional culture of the Old Believers of Eastern Trans-Baikal Territory is a true phenomenon of Russian culture, recognized in 2001 by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the world intangible heritage of humankind. However, over time, researchers have noted the unification, and in some cases, the risk of disappearance, of an entire layer of folk culture of this ethno-confessional group – rites. The article attempts to characterize the current state of preservation of ritual culture among the descendants of Old Believers living in the Trans-Baikal Region in 21st century.
Transforming Financial Management: An RPA Implementation Case Study at PT Telkom Indonesia
Authors: Ariyantho Mochammad Rachmat , Riza Sutjipto Mohammad
Published: October 2024

PT Telkom Indonesia (Tbk) has addressed the challenges of the digital era through its "5 Bold Moves" strategy, which aims to enhance business sustainability. In alignment with this initiative, the Finance and Risk Management Directorate has adopted Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology to improve operational efficiency and strengthen its role as a Business Partner. This research analyzes the factors determining the success of RPA implementation in the Directorate. It also explores the challenges and risks involved in the digital transformation process. A qualitative approach is used, including interviews, observations, and data collection from stakeholders involved in RPA, such as strategic planners, managers, and users. The Critical Success Factor (CSF) model for RPA by Plattfaut et al. (2022) served as the theoretical framework that categorizing 32 factors into three areas: RPA in the organization, development RPA, and Operation RPA. The findings reveal that the successful implementation of RPA at PT Telkom Indonesia is contingent upon several factors: RPA in the organization (strategic support, management commitment, organization culture, training, and communication); development RPA (management support, policy compliance, expertise, change management, and documentation); and operations RPA (resource management, compliance, monitoring, and evaluation). This study contributes to the body of knowledge on RPA implementation by providing insights into the challenges and risks faced by large organizations undertaking digital transformation initiatives. The findings can serve as a valuable reference for organizations seeking to leverage RPA to improve operational efficiency and drive innovation.
Die Überbauung des „Bankhaus am Theater“ – Herausforderungen beim Bauen im Bestand im historischen Umfeld/Cantilevering the historic “Bankhaus am Theater” – Challenges of building on existing structures in a historical environment
Authors: Roeser Wolfgang , Teworte Frederik , Schnetgöke Jörg
Published: October 2024

Das Bankhaus am Theater in Aachen wurde in der Gründerzeit 1907 erbaut und steht unter Denkmalschutz. Zur Erweiterung wurde es von 2018 bis 2022 durch einen Neubau in Betonbauweise ergänzt, der gleichzeitig mit zwei Obergeschossen über das Denkmal auskragt. Die Auskragung in den beiden neuen Obergeschossen wurde durch einen weitspannenden Vierendeelträger, der in die auskragenden Querwände eingespannt ist, realisiert. Dadurch war keine Lastdurchleitung durch den denkmalgeschützten Bestand erforderlich, dessen Tragwerk somit weitgehend in seinem Ursprungszustand erhalten werden konnte. Bei den Bauarbeiten im historischen Umfeld der Kaiserstadt Aachen waren Fundamente der „Barbarossa-Mauer“ aus der ehemaligen Stadtmauer zu konservieren, die nun unter dem Neubau liegen und in einem archäologischen Fenster sichtbar sind.
NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING ELEMENTS IN ADVERTISING: CRAFTING PERSUASIVE DISCOURSE
Authors:   Professor of Fergana State University, Fergana, Uzbekistan, Umarova Nargiza , Jurayeva Muqaddam ,   Assistant of Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Al-Farghani, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Published: October 2024

This study explores the application of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) principles inadvertising, focusing on how these elements enhance persuasive discourse. NLP is a psychological approach that examines the interplay between language, behavior, and thought patterns, providing valuable insights into consumer decision-making processes. The research aims to identify specific NLP techniques—such as anchoring, reframing, and the use of sensory language—and analyze their effectiveness in creating compelling advertising messages that resonate with target audiences. Through a mixed-methods approach, this study evaluates a selection of advertising campaigns that successfully employ NLP strategies. Qualitative analysis of consumer responses and quantitative assessments of campaign performance metrics reveal a significant correlation between the useof NLP elements and improved consumer engagement and conversion rates. The findings suggest that advertisements incorporating NLP techniques can effectively influence perceptions, emotions, and behaviors, ultimately leading to higher brand loyalty and sales. This research contributes to the understanding of how language and psychological frameworks can be strategically utilized in marketing to enhance persuasive communication. It highlights the need for advertisers to adopt NLP principles to craft messagesthat not only capture attention but also drive meaningful consumer interactions. The implications of these findings underscore the importance of integrating psychological insights into advertising practices, paving the way for future studies in the intersection of psychology and marketing.
The power of one: A single flanker produces compatibility effects in the episodic flanker task
Authors: Logan Gordon D. , Lindsey Dakota R. B. , Ulrich Jana E.
Published: October 2024

The episodic flanker task is an episodic version of the Eriksen and Eriksen (Perception & Psychophysics, 16 (1), 143–149, 1974) perceptual flanker task, showing the same compatibility and distance effects. Subjects are presented with a list followed by a probe display in which one item is cued. The task, to indicate whether the probed letter appeared in the same position in the memory list, requires focusing attention on a single item in memory. The probe display contains flanking items to be ignored. They are same as the memory list or different. Same flankers are compatible with “yes” responses and incompatible with “no” responses. Different flankers are incompatible with “yes” responses and compatible with “no” responses. Previously, we presented multiple flankers in the probe, allowing a global matching strategy. Here, we report two episodic flanker experiments with just one flanker in the probe to encourage focusing sharply on the target. We found flanker compatibility effects in both experiments when a single flanker appeared immediately adjacent to the target. Experiment 2 varied the distance between the flanker and the target in the probe and the memory list and found the compatibility effect in response time only when the flanker was immediately adjacent to the target in both the probe and the memory list. The effect in accuracy also appeared when the flanker was two positions away in both the probe and the memory list. These results show that attention is focused sharply on elements of a memory structure during retrieval, suggesting that memory retrieval is perceptual attention turned inward.
Role of diffusion weighted imaging in assessment of anterior cruciate ligament pathology
Authors:   Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Gamal Sharkas Hossam , Elerian Youssef Ekladious Mena ,   Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Abdelmoneim Habib Lobna ,   Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Moussa Sakr Hossam ,   Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Published: October 2024

Background. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a structure that is vital to preserving the knee's normal stability. However, because the ACL is the ligament that sustains injuries the most frequently, it is essential to distinguish between complete and incomplete tears in order to treat patients with incomplete tears without surgery. To diagnose cruciate ligament tears, knee joint magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is frequently used. But sometimes it's difficult because edema may hide the ligament fibers. ADC mapping may be useful to confirm whether or not the ligament is continuous for an appropriate diagnosis of incomplete tears because it has been demonstrated that ligament fibers are better visible on diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) and ADC mapping. Objective. To ascertain how anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are diagnosed and classified as partial or complete using diffusion-weighted (DW) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and to compare it with conventional MRI sequences. Results. For partial tears, 10 cases (50%) were identified using arthroscopy/follow-up, while observer 1 identified 12 cases (60%) and observer 2 identified 9 cases (45%) using DWI/ADC. For complete tears, 10 cases (50%) were identified using arthroscopy/follow-up, while observer 1 identified 8 cases (40%) and observer 2 identified 11 cases (55%) using DWI/ADC. Conclusions. DWI and ADC are useful tools for diagnosing tears, particularly complete tears, but that caution should be exercised when using these techniques to diagnose partial tears.
Why is it necessary to screen for periodontal disease in diabetic patients?
Authors:   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Danciulescu Miulescu Rucsandra Elena ,   “N.C.Paulescu” National Institute of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Bucharest, Romania, Paun Diana Loreta ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Guja Loreta ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Mladin Oana Alexandra ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Ilinca Radu ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Trebuian Iosif Cosmin ,   “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Gherlan Iuliana ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “C. I. Parhon” National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2024

Periodontal diseases include gingivitis (inflammation of gingiva caused by the bacterial biofilm) and periodontitis involving loss of the supporting structures around the teeth, respectively cementum, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Diabetes increases the risk of periodontal diseases; the plausible mechanisms are: alterations in the immunoinflammatory response of bacteria, increased bone loss, the decrease in matrix-producing cells to maintain the periodontium, microvascular changes and alteration in collagen synthesis and metabolism. Treatment of periodontitis influence glycemic control in diabetic patients and intervention trial suggests that this can generate a reduction of circulating inflammatory markers and improves metabolic control in diabetic patients. International forums recommend oral examination as a component of medical care for diabetic patients. Our review summarizes current information on the association of diabetes with periodontal disease.
The Value of Ecological Wisdom in the Oral Story of the Toba Batak "Tombak Sulu Sulu": An Ethnographic Study
Authors: Sihite Ipan , Simanjuntak Berliana , Simanungkalit Kaleb E. , Siallagan Dahlia Nopelina
Published: October 2024

This research explores the values of ecological wisdom contained in Toba Batak's oral stories, especially the legend of "Tombak Sulu Sulu." The background of this research is based on the importance of environmental preservation amid the threat of ecological disasters around Lake Toba. The method used is qualitative, with an ethnographic study conducted in the Bakkara Valley. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with traditional leaders, field observations, and documentation related to the legend. The results showed that this legend contains five central values of ecological wisdom: respecting nature, living in harmony with nature, wise use of natural resources, using environmental knowledge for place naming (toponymy), and making nature a spiritual tool. These values emphasize the importance of harmonious relationships between humans and the environment that can be integrated into nature conservation and sustainable development efforts. This research offers a new perspective on how traditional narratives can build societal ecological awareness.
Analysis of Furniture Product Quality Control with Statistical Quality Control Methods and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
Authors: Ghufron Muhammad Zhaki , Aryanny Enny , Islami Mega Cattleya Prameswari Annissaa
Published: October 2024

PT. Tjakrindo Mas is a manufacturing company based in Indonesia that supports the government, industrial, public, and private sectors. Established in 1984, the company produces home furniture made from various types of wood. During the period from December 2023 to May 2024, the company faced production issues with its furniture products. According to production scheduling data, the furniture production intensity was high, operating 5 days a week. During this period, the highest production rate was for the 2 Door Glass Wardrobe, totaling 5,638 units. However, despite the high production volume, the defect rate for the 2 Door Glass Wardrobe was also high, with 498 defective units, representing a defect rate of 8.83%, which exceeds the company's tolerance standard. The objective of this study is to assess the quality of the Glass Wardrobe product at PT. Tjakrindo Mas and to propose improvements to enhance the product quality. Observations identified that the highest Risk Priority Number (RPN) was associated with the close side rail rupture defect, caused by the operator not being careful when installing the close side rail to the cabinet body, and the work methods used not in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Recommendations for quality control proposals based on the high RPN value of FMEA Close Side Rail Rupture is to provide supervision and guidance to workers, and Provide briefing to operators about methods that are in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) used by the company.
Analysis of Millennial Entrepreneur Business Strategy Based on Digital Technology in Sidenreng Rappang Regency
Authors: Andi Sri Kumala Putri Pr  , Jumriah Basri  , Sri Wirdana  , A. Kartini Sari Putri D
Published: October 2024

This study examines the business strategies applied by millennial entrepreneurial students in Sidenreng Rappang Regency, South Sulawesi. These students are engaged in various business sectors such as food and beverages, fashion, cosmetics, services, art and design, and digital business. The primary purpose of the study is to analyze the strategies used in responding to business opportunities, competitive advantages, contributions to entrepreneurship learning in higher education, and obstacles and solutions faced by students. With a qualitative phenomenological approach, this study explores the experiences of young entrepreneurs in taking advantage of market opportunities that other entrepreneurs often ignore. Students utilize business model innovation theory by considering factors such as understanding consumer behavior, product differentiation, service quality, and location and network. Entrepreneurship learning in higher education makes an essential contribution to equipping students with an understanding of business strategies and their application in actual practice. Of the ten respondents, five have participated in entrepreneurship seminars and training, while the other five are self-taught and through campus activities. These two methods are considered influential in shaping entrepreneurial skills and mindsets. The challenges faced by millennial entrepreneurs, as well as the solutions they implement, show relevance to modern management theory. This research provides insight into how entrepreneurship education and training can support student business development.
On the Role of the Economics of Quality in Fulfilling the Tasks Set by the National Development Goals of Russia for the Period Up to 2030: the Case of Saint Petersburg
Authors:   e Institute for Regional Economic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Okrepilov V.V.
Published: October 2024

The author considers the application of the methodology of the scientific field “economics of quality” in fulfilling the tasks set by the national development goals of Russia for the period up to 2030 and for the future until 2036. Using the example of the implementation of the Strategy for the Socioeconomic Development of Saint Petersburg, the author analyzes the experience of using the basic elements of the economics of quality, such as metrology, standardization, quality management, to encourage development of knowledge economy sectors, regional innovation system, ensuring sustainable economic growth and improving the quality of life of the population. A fundamentally new methodological approach to assessing the quality of life of the population based on a unique multi-level quality management system is presented.
Beyond Neoliberalism and its Failure: Noonomy as Possibility
Authors:   National University of Athens, Matsas S.M.
Published: October 2024

The 2008 global financial crash and its ongoing spiraling consequences mark the failure of neoliberalism as a strategy of exit from the crisis following the collapse of the post-World War II international Bretton Woods Keynesian framework. Technological progress per se cannot solve the strategic impasse as the problems in productivity growth demonstrate. Modernization itself has to overcome the obstacles posed by a fundamental crisis of late modernity in the epoch of advanced capitalist decline noonomy provides an open field of research of the relations between scientific-technological progress and political economy in the 21st century. It focus on the progress of integration of science into a cognition based social production without exploitation. A comparative study with the ‘General Intellect” concept advanced by Karl Marx in Grundrisse and the related debates on this topic during the last decades could be fruitful. In this context, noonomy provides new insights and possibilities for a re-elaboration of a socialist strategy of exit from the global crisis.
Regarding Efficient Coordination between China and Russia as part of The Belt and Road Initiative and the Strategy of the Eurasian Economic Union
Authors:   Research Center of Economic and Social Development at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Cheng E.
Published: October 2024

The article states that, in contrast to the neoliberal hegemonic policies and modernization of the United States and the West, the Belt and Road Initiative advocates for countries to freely choose their own development vector as part of mutually beneficial cooperation, a “green” community, and the joint use of work products. As part of a vigorous intensification of Chinese-Russian cooperation, the idea of strategic joint development of the Far East is being disclosed, in particular, the development of the land and sea Economic Belt of the New Silk Road in northeast China. This initiative consists of two main and auxiliary hubs based on five core cities, combining five strategic projects into one regional development center. It is emphasized that civilized countries and peoples of the world must unite and, through joint efforts, heavily resist the provocative onslaught and hegemonic dominance of the United States and the West in the economic, political and military sectors, continue the struggle for genuine multilateralism and the construction of a Community of Shared Destiny for Mankind, initiated by the countries of the South, such as China and Russia.
Implementasi Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) untuk Deteksi Katarak pada Citra Mata
Authors: Krisnawan Yudha Jarod , Setiawan Wahyudi
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan model Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) yang mampu mendeteksi katarak pada citra mata. Katarak adalah penyebab utama kebutaan di Indonesia dan dunia, yang ditandai dengan kekeruhan pada lensa mata. Dalam penelitian ini, digunakan 600 citra mata yang terdiri dari 300 citra mata normal dan 300 citra mata katarak yang diambil dari dataset publik. Data citra melalui preprocessing yang mencakup resizing, normalisasi, dan augmentasi untuk meningkatkan variasi data. Model CNN dibangun dengan tiga lapisan konvolusi, tiga lapisan pooling, dan dua lapisan fully connected, serta dilatih menggunakan teknik 5-Fold Cross-Validation. Optimasi hyperparameter dilakukan melalui pengujian terhadap dua optimizer, yaitu Adam dan RMSprop, serta penyesuaian learning rate, batch size, dan jumlah epoch untuk meningkatkan akurasi model. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan kombinasi hyperparameter optimizer Adam, learning rate 0.001, batch size 32, dan jumlah epoch 50, model CNN mampu mencapai akurasi pengujian sebesar 97%, precision 95%, recall 100%, dan F1-score 97% dalam mendeteksi katarak.
Investigating EFL English-Majored Students’ Perceptions towards the Use of Technology in Language Teaching
Authors: Ky Nhan Lam
Published: October 2024

This study investigates EFL English-majored students’ opinions of technology use in language learning at Nam Can Tho University, with an emphasis on both benefits and problems. The study uses a questionnaire survey with 85 participants to evaluate how technology affects students’ engagement, motivation, and overall learning experience. The findings show that students see major benefits from technology, such as increased engagement through multimedia materials, tailored learning experiences via applications, and access to real language input through online tools. Furthermore, students love the opportunity to communicate in real time with native speakers, which improves their language abilities and confidence. In contrast, the research cites a number of hurdles, including difficulty in integrating technology with the curriculum, technical concerns, possible diversions, and the need for more training and support. These findings emphasize the necessity of resolving these issues in order to maximize the usefulness of technology in language instruction, and they offer practical recommendations for educators and legislators.
Investigating EFL English-Majored Students’ Perceptions of Interactive Teaching Methods in Language Classes
Authors: Ky Nhan Lam
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the perceptions of EFL English-major students at Nam Can Tho University regarding interactive teaching methods. Interactive methods, which include activities such as group work, discussions, role-playing, and peer feedback, are increasingly adopted in language education to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Grounded in Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and sociocultural theory, the study explores both the benefits and challenges associated with these methods. A 20-item questionnaire, adapted from existing literature, was administered to 70 students to gather data on their experiences. The findings reveal that students recognize significant benefits of interactive methods, including increased motivation, improved language skills, and practical application of English. However, challenges such as difficulties in transitioning from traditional methods, staying focused due to distractions, managing group activities, addressing cultural influences, and ensuring equal participation were also identified. The study highlights the need for targeted support and professional development for educators, effective classroom management strategies, and culturally responsive teaching practices to enhance the effectiveness of interactive teaching methods. These insights contribute to the ongoing discourse on interactive teaching and offer practical recommendations for improving language instruction in EFL contexts.
A three-stage heuristic for optimizing container relocations in maritime container terminals
Authors: Zhu Qianwen , Jin Bo
Published: October 2024

The Container Relocation Problem (CRP) is one of the most important optimization problems in maritime container terminals. The objective is to minimize the number of relocation operations for retrieving containers in a sequence. If the container to be retrieved next is not at the top of a stack, unproductive relocations have to be carried out. Due to the large number of containers handled by busy terminals, a slight reduction in relocation rates can result in significant savings in operating costs. Most of the existing heuristics make relocation decisions for the blocking containers one by one, based on simple indicators. In this article, we propose a Three-Stage Heuristic (3SH) that extends the decision horizon to multiple containers to achieve a higher-quality solution. Computational experiments are conducted on 3 sets of benchmark instances, and the results show that the proposed heuristic outperforms the state-of-the-art heuristics documented in the research literature.
Contour Analysis Tool: An Interactive Tool for Background and Morphology Analysis
Authors: Hutchison Mark A. , Koepferl Christine M.
Published: October 2024

We introduce the Contour Analysis Tool (CAT), a Python toolkit aimed at identifying and analyzing structural elements in density maps. CAT employs various contouring techniques, including the lowest-closed contour, linear and logarithmic Otsu thresholding, and average gradient thresholding. These contours can aid in foreground and background segmentation, providing natural limits for both, as well as edge detection and structure identification. Additionally, CAT provides image processing methods such as smoothing, background removal, and image masking. The toolkit features an interactive suite of controls designed for Jupyter environments, enabling users to promptly visualize the effects of different methods and parameters. We describe, test, and demonstrate the performance of CAT, highlighting its potential use cases. CAT is publicly available on GitHub, promoting accessibility and collaboration.
Probing the Dust Grain Alignment Mechanisms in Spiral Galaxies with M51 as the Case Study
Authors: Lopez-Rodriguez Enrique , Tram Le Ngoc
Published: October 2024

Magnetic fields (B fields) in galaxies have recently been traced using far-infrared and submillimeter polarimetric observations with the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, and Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array. The main assumption is that dust grains are magnetically aligned with the local B-field in the interstellar medium (ISM). However, the range of physical conditions of the ISM, dust grain sizes, and B-field strengths in galaxies where this assumption is valid has not been characterized yet. Here, we use the well-studied spiral galaxy M51 as a case study. We find that the timescale for the alignment mechanism arising from magnetically aligned dust grains (B-RAT) dominates over other alignment mechanisms, including radiative precession (k-RAT) and mechanical alignment (v-MAT), as well as the randomization effect (gas damping). We estimate the sizes of the aligned dust grain to be in the range of 0.009–0.182 μm and 0.019–0.452 μm for arms and interarms, respectively. We show that the difference in the polarization fraction between arms and interarms may arise from the enhancement of small dust grain sizes in the arms resulting from large grains being broken into small grains as an effect of the grain alignment disruption (RAT-D) mechanism. We argue that the RAT-D mechanism needs to have additional effects, e.g., intrinsic variations of the B-field structure and turbulence, in the galaxy’s components to fully explain the polarization fraction variations within the arms and interarms.
Solar Vortex Tubes. III. Vorticity and Energy Transport
Authors: Silva Suzana S. A. , Verth Gary , Ballai Istvan , Rempel Erico L. , Shelyag Sergiy , Schiavo Luiz A. C. A. , Gomes Tiago F. P. , Fedun Viktor
Published: October 2024

This study investigated the mechanisms of vorticity generation and the role of vortex tubes in plasma heating and energy transport. Vortex tubes were identified using the instantaneous vorticity deviation technique in the MURaM data set of a simulated solar plage region of the solar photosphere. Within 3D kinetic vortex tubes, the misalignment of the magnetic pressure and the inverse of the density gradient, rather than baroclinic effects, primarily drive vorticity within the tubes. During their lifetime, vortices become less dense as the Lorentz force pushes plasma outwards against pressure gradients. In the simulated upper photosphere, the Lorentz force contributes to adiabatic cooling and heating by expanding or compressing the plasma around the vortex tubes. In turn, vortex motion affects the magnetic field, enhancing current generation and intensifying the Lorentz force, which may further increase adiabatic cooling and heating. Moreover, our results confirm that vortices can significantly boost viscous and ohmic heating on intergranular scales in the photosphere. They generate more magnetic than kinetic energy, with energy transport by Poynting flux notably nonuniform and dominant at the vortex boundaries. This creates energy circulation in which the net upwards Poynting flux can enhance chromospheric plasma heating and support chromospheric temperatures.
Energy-dependent and Energy-integrated Two-moment General-relativistic Neutrino Transport Simulations of a Hypermassive Neutron Star
Authors: Cheong 張 Patrick Chi-Kit 志杰 , Foucart Francois , Duez Matthew D. , Offermans Arthur , Muhammed Nishad , Chawhan Pavan
Published: October 2024

We compare two-moment-based energy-dependent and three variants of energy-integrated neutrino transport general-relativistic magnetohydrodynamics simulations of a hypermassive neutron star. To study the impacts due to the choice of the neutrino transport schemes, we perform simulations with the same setups and input neutrino microphysics. We show that the main differences between energy-dependent and energy-integrated neutrino transport are found in the disk and ejecta properties, as well as in the neutrino signals. The properties of the disk surrounding the neutron star and the ejecta in energy-dependent transport are very different from the ones obtained using energy-integrated schemes. Specifically, in the energy-dependent case, the disk is more neutron-rich at early times and becomes geometrically thicker at later times. In addition, the ejecta is more massive and, on average, more neutron-rich in the energy-dependent simulations. Moreover, the average neutrino energies and luminosities are about 30% higher. Energy-dependent neutrino transport is necessary if one wants to better model the neutrino signals and matter outflows from neutron star merger remnants via numerical simulations.
On the Physical Nature of Lyα Transmission Spikes in High-redshift Quasar Spectra
Authors: Zhu 朱 Hanjue 涵珏 , Gnedin Nickolay Y. , Avestruz Camille
Published: October 2024

We investigate Lyman-alpha (Lyα) transmission spikes at 5.2 < z < 6.8 using synthetic quasar spectra from the “Cosmic Reionization on Computers” simulations. We focus on understanding the relationship between these spikes and the properties of the intergalactic medium (IGM). Disentangling the complex interplay between IGM physics and the influence of galaxies on the generation of these spikes presents a significant challenge. To address this, we employ Explainable Boosting machines, an interpretable machine learning algorithm, to quantify the relative impact of various IGM properties on the Lyα flux. Our findings reveal that gas density is the primary factor influencing absorption strength, followed by the intensity of background radiation and the temperature of the IGM. Ionizing radiation from local sources (i.e., galaxies) appears to have a minimal effect on Lyα flux. The simulations show that transmission spikes predominantly occur in regions of low gas density. Our results challenge recent observational studies suggesting the origin of these spikes in regions with enhanced radiation. We demonstrate that Lyα transmission spikes are largely a product of the large-scale structure, of which galaxies are biased tracers.
Quantifying the Expanding and Cooling Effects into the Double Adiabatic Evolution of the Solar Wind Through the Expanding Box Model
Authors: Echeverría-Veas Sebastián , Moya Pablo S. , Lazar Marian , Poedts Stefaan , Asenjo Felipe A.
Published: October 2024

One of the fundamental problems in space physics is the expansion dynamics of the solar wind, strongly correlated with collective plasma reactions, such as wave instabilities that tend to relax kinetic anisotropies. The expansion is in general described through the double adiabatic or Chew–Goldberger–Low (CGL) theory, which sets the main ideas and plasma expansion’s major role in describing plasma cooling/heating dynamics. Here, using the expanding box model (EBM) we revisit the CGL description including plasma expansion. Our primary objective is to isolate the expanding effects into the conservation of the double adiabatic invariants, a key aspect of the CGL theory. Following the same approximations and assumptions as in EBM and CGL theory, we developed a CGL-like description in which the expansion modifies the conservation of the double adiabatic invariants. Our results show that the double adiabatic equations are no longer conserved if plasma cooling is introduced through the EBM, with explicit dependence on expanding parameters, magnetic field profiles, and velocity gradients. Solving the equations for different magnetic field and density profiles (obtained self-consistently through the equations), we compute the evolution of temperature anisotropy and plasma beta, which deviates from CGL predictions and empirical observations. This deviation is attributed to the plasma cooling effect induced by the expansion of the plasma. The results suggest that heating mechanisms even play a major role in counteracting plasma cooling during expansion.