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Transforming Fish Waste into High-value Resources: A Sustainable Approach to Circular Bioeconomy
Authors: Padma K.R. , Anjum M. Reshma , Sankari M. , Don K.R. , Nakka Sandhya , Harathi K. , Sirisha Tatikayala
Published: December 2024

The growing global population drives urbanization, industrial growth, increased fishing, and aquaculture production. This will lead to significant waste generation, impacting the environment profoundly. Approximately two-thirds of the total fish are discarded as waste, presenting substantial financial and environmental challenges. To safeguard the environment in the long run, we must address the unique waste production processes. The recycling and disposal of these wastes have become critical issues. Utilizing underutilized or discarded marine material can be a sustainable approach to achieving a circular bioeconomy, especially as the circular economy gains increasing attention by producing high-value materials. This article explores the management of fish waste and the conversion of proteins released by fish into valuable products. It provides a comprehensive analysis of various high-value substances derived from fish by-products, such as collagen, enzymes, and bioactive peptides, and their potential applications in multiple industries. Fish waste is becoming increasingly popular as a novel raw material for synthesizing biopolymers with substantial economic and environmental benefits, primarily in the food packaging industry. Furthermore, addressing the complex task of increasing agricultural yields involves managing water and artificial fertilizers, assessing land suitability for farming, optimizing production methods, and implementing effective fisheries and aquaculture waste management procedures in response to climate change. Traditional methods are continuously reassessed in the quest for process intensification and sustainable production techniques, due to challenges in recovering intracellular bioactive compounds, selectivity issues, and energy requirements. However, within the framework of "zero waste" and "biorefinery for high-value compounds," these innovative approaches present numerous opportunities for technological advancement. Alongside detailing these efforts, this article highlights the significant untapped potential in this field. This review paper provides an overview of the latest developments in the process of turning fish waste into biopolymers for use in food packaging. The problems with trash from the fishing business, fish bycatch, and the possibility of recycling. The recent developments in the value-adding of fish industry waste for the production of biopolymers for use in food packaging are compiled in this review.
Speculative Bubbles in Artificial Intelligence Investments: Analysis of the “Magnificent Seven” Technology Stocks and Volatility Spillover Effects
Authors: Eteman Volkan
Published: December 2024

This paper comprehensively analyzes the speculative bubble risks of investments in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in financial markets. A GSADF test and volatility spillover analysis on the stocks of the so-called “Magnificent Seven,” namely Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Google, Nvidia, and Tesla is conducted. The test results reveal significant bubbles, especially in Nvidia and Tesla stocks, and these bubbles spread volatility to other technology stocks. The fact that Nvidia plays a central role in volatility spillovers suggests that overpricing in AI investments can create a domino effect across the sector, leading to severe volatility in global markets. Investors should diversify portfolios and adopt long-term strategies against speculative bubble risks. At the same time, policymakers should increase market efficiency by tightening financial regulations.
Conductas agresivas en niños y niñas de preparatoria derivadas del uso inadecuado de videojuegos
Authors: Intriago Cedeño Alejandra Rosalia , Zambrano Cedeño Merly Liliane , Molina Zambrano Nancy Birmania , Moreira Zambrano Marilin Alexandra , Mendoza García Gema María
Published: December 2024

El estudio tuvo como objetivo principal analizar las conductas agresivas en niños y niñas de preparatoria derivadas del uso inadecuado de videojuegos en la Unidad Educativa Elías Cedeño Jerves. Se empleó una metodología cuantitativa, descriptiva, no experimental, correlacional, transversal, instrumental y de campo. Los participantes incluyeron 50 estudiantes y 70 padres de familia, quienes participaron de manera voluntaria. Los resultados destacaron que muchos padres carecen de control suficiente sobre el uso de videojuegos por parte de sus hijos, lo que podría influir en el desarrollo de comportamientos violentos. Se identificó una valoración significativa y positiva (r_s = 0,746; p < 0,001) entre el uso inadecuado de videojuegos y las conductas agresivas en la muestra estudiada. Además, se observará que algunos niños permiten participar en peleas y amenazas, aunque también muestran resistencia a aceptar en su círculo social a quienes les causan daño. El análisis de datos, realizado con SPSS versión 29.0, permitió evaluar la confiabilidad de las medidas y analizar los hallazgos de manera precisa. Se concluye que es fundamental sensibilizar a los padres sobre la supervisión y regulación del uso de videojuegos para mitigar su impacto negativo en la conducta infantil.
Evaluación de la escena del crimen en el sicariato en Ecuador
Authors: Saltos Ormaza Stefani Gabriela , Demera Ostaiza Emily Thaily , Díaz Loor Edwin Gabriel
Published: December 2024

El delito del sicariato en Ecuador, representa una forma extrema de violencia premeditada, donde se contrata a una persona para asesinar a otra. Este artículo se desarrolla con el objetivo de analizar los procedimientos policiales relacionados con la evaluación de la escena del crimen en los casos de delitos de sicariato en Ecuador. Para esto, la metodología seleccionada consistió en un tipo de investigación descriptiva, de enfoque cualitativo, donde se utilizó la técnica de la revisión bibliográfica-documental. Los principales resultados indican que, aunque existen normativas y protocolos destinados a la investigación del sicariato en el marco del Código Orgánico Integral Penal, estos presentan limitaciones en cuanto a la eficacia de su implementación. Se identifican carencias en la recolección de pruebas y en la cadena de custodia, factores que dificultan el proceso judicial al momento de vincular a los autores intelectuales y materiales del crimen. Además, la falta de recursos y de capacitación especializada entre los equipos investigativos se traduce en deficiencias que impactan la percepción de justicia y aumentan la impunidad en estos casos. La principal conclusión destaca que las deficiencias en los procedimientos policiales en la escena del crimen están relacionadas con altos niveles de impunidad en el sicariato, ya que las falencias en el manejo de evidencias permiten la evasión de la justicia por parte de los responsables. Esto subraya la necesidad de reformas legales y operativas que fortalezcan tanto la investigación de la escena del crimen como la acción judicial para reducir la impunidad en el delito.
Automatic Oven Berbasis Smart Sensor untuk Meningkatkan Produktivitas UMKM Bidang Kuliner di Malang
Authors: Nurmalasari Riana , Marji Marji , Sunaryo Nonny Aji , P. P. S Gladis Viona
Published: December 2024

Kota Malang cukup terkenal dengan banyaknya UMKM yang bergerak dalam bidang kuliner. Salah satunya UMKM yang memproduksi kue dan roti, baik untuk oleh-oleh maupun dijual secara umum. Proses baking merupakan salah satu tahapan penting dalam pembuatan kue dan roti. Pada proses ini oven merupakan salah satu alat yang menjadi media untuk memproduksi kue dan roti. Namun sayangnya masih banyak UMKM menggunakan oven tradisional/ konvensional. Sehingga proses produksi tidak bisa berlangsung lebih cepat dan efisien. Oleh karenanya diperlukan oven dengan kapasitas besar namun cukup hemat dalam hal penggunaan energi serta memiliki sensor yang dapat memaksimalkan proses produksi. Berdasarkan hasil pengembangan dan implementasi smart oven diketahui bahwasanya kualitas hasil kue maupun roti serta makanan yang proses produksinya menggunakan oven menjadi semakin baik. Setelah implementasi dan pelatihan penggunaan smart oven, hasil produksi UMKM semakin beragam dan menarik. Kualitas produksi UMKM semakin baik dan mampu memproduksi dalam jumlah yang lebih banyak.
The Role of Corporate Governance Perception Index Score in Increasing Stock Prices
Authors: Anas Anas
Published: December 2024

This study analyzes the role of Corporate Governance, specifically using the Corporate Governance Perception Index Score (CGPI), in moderating the influence of Revenue, Net Profit Margin, and Return on Equity on stock prices of companies ranked in the Corporate Governance implementation ranking conducted by the Indonesian Institute for Corporate Governance (IICG). This study uses quantitative research, the population for this study includes all companies that participated in the CGPI ranking from 2014 to 2022, with the criterion of having ranking data for at least five consecutive years, resulting in data from nine companies. The statistical analysis employed descriptive analysis and Moderated Regression Analysis using E-views software, as the data type is panel data, which combines cross-sectional and time-series data. The analysis indicated that among the three independent variables examined, only Return on Equity had a positive effect on stock prices. In contrast, Revenue and Net Profit Margin did not significantly affect stock prices and tended to signal negative implications. After including Corporate Governance as a moderating variable, the results indicated that Corporate Governance could only slightly strengthen the influence of Revenue on stock prices. However, it was not effective in enhancing the influence of Net Profit Margin or Return on Equity on stock prices.
Développement d’un collutoire à base d’huile essentielle de Cymbopogon giganteus Chiov. (Poaceae) destinée à être utilisée dans le traitement des angines de gorge
Authors: GANFON Habib , ASSANHOU Assogba Gabin , Saroukou Farouk , Dossou Agoin Gérard , Doffon Parfait , Agbokponto Engelbert , Yemoa Achille , Gbaguidi Fernand
Published: December 2024

Sur la base d’études antérieures, ayant démontré une efficacité in vitro de l’huile essentielle de Cymbopogon giganteus Chiov. (Poaceae) sur les germes impliqués dans l’angine de gorge, l’objectif de cette étude était de développer un collutoire à base de cette huile pour le traitement de l’angine. L’huile d’olive a été utilisée comme phase dispersée, le TWEEN 60 et SPAN 60 comme tensio-actifs pour stabiliser l’émulsion pour le collutoire. Plusieurs essais utilisant différentes proportions d’huile d’olive ont été nécessaires avant d’obtenir la préparation la plus stable. La caractérisation du collutoire a été effectuée au moyen de tests organoleptiques et microscopiques. Le sens de l’émulsion a été déterminé par les tests colorants et confirmé par le test de conductivité électrique. L’absence d’instabilité du collutoire a été vérifiée au moyen de tests de stabilité physique, à la température et à la centrifugeuse. La stérilité du collutoire a été recherchée par ensemencement sur différents milieux gélosés. Après plusieurs essais, seule la préparation à 40 % d’huile d’olive à l’aspect blanc laiteux et au toucher gras était stable avec une absence de floculation et de coalescence et sans observation de phénomènes d’instabilités à type de crémage ou de sédimentation. Les tests de conductivité (49,2 µS/cm) ont confirmé le sens huile dans l’eau (H/E) de l’émulsion. Les tests de stérilité ont été concluants en l’absence de prolifération de microorganisme après 5 jours d’incubation. Cette étude a permis la formulation d’un collutoire à base d’huile essentielle de Cymbopogon giganteus présentant un bon profil, de qualité et de stabilité.
Eight-Week Pilates Program Effects on Balance, Fall Risk, and Proprioception in Visually Impaired Female Students
Authors: Eskandari Akram , Zarei Mostafa , Barati Amirhossein , Mohammadi Fariba
Published: December 2024

Background: Vision plays a crucial role in human movement and posture control. Impaired vision can lead to significant challenges in maintaining balance and postural stability among visually impaired individuals. Various approaches have been explored to address these challenges. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of an eight-week Pilates program on posture control, fall risk, and proprioception of the knee and ankle joints in non-athlete, visually impaired female students. Methods: A total of 22 visually impaired, non-athlete female students from Tehran voluntarily participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 12) or a control group (n = 10). The experimental group completed an eight-week Pilates program (three one-hour sessions per week), while the control group maintained their regular daily activities. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included posture control and fall risk, measured using the Biodex Stability System, as well as proprioception (position sense and kinesthesia) of the knee and ankle joints, measured with a Biodex Dynamometer. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA. Results: The Pilates intervention significantly improved knee position sense at 20° and 45° (P ≤ 0.05), although no significant changes were observed at 60° (P > 0.05). A significant improvement was also noted in knee kinesthesia between the two groups (P ≤ 0.05). However, no significant differences were found in the ankle position sense during dorsiflexion or plantarflexion (P > 0.05). Regarding posture control, significant improvements were observed in overall balance and anteroposterior balance in the Pilates group compared to the control group (P ≤ 0.05), while no significant differences were noted in mediolateral balance (P > 0.05). The fall risk index also showed significant improvements in the Pilates group (P ≤ 0.05). Conclusions: The eight-week Pilates program positively affected posture control, reduced fall risk, and improved knee proprioception in visually impaired female students. These findings suggest that Pilates could be an effective addition to exercise programs aimed at enhancing functional performance and reducing injury risk in visually impaired individuals.
Penerapan Business Model Canvas untuk Mengembangkan Strategi Bisnis ACW Studio
Authors: Susanto Capriandika Putra , Widhiwipati David Reza , Ramdani Anka Luffi , Kuntari Wien
Published: December 2024

The development of digital technology has opened significant opportunities for the website development industry to innovate, particularly through the implementation of Augmented Reality (AR) technology. This study explores the application of the Business Model Canvas (BMC) in designing a business strategy for ACW Studio, a website development service company utilizing AR technology. By integrating AR, ACW Studio offers a unique value proposition, such as creating interactive websites and AR-based creative products, significantly enhancing customer experience. The use of BMC helps the company analyze nine key business elements, including strategic collaboration, service personalization, and optimization of digital distribution channels. The study results show that AR-based strategies can provide substantial competitive advantages in a highly competitive market while also opening opportunities for expansion into sectors such as education, retail, and tourism.
Magnificence
Authors: Athanassoulis Nafsika ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: December 2024

The Aristotelian virtue of magnificence involves the spending of large amounts of money, for civic projects which benefit a large number of people. I offer an account of magnificence as a virtue which is relevant to varied historical and cultural societies, and which is able to respond appropriately to different civic needs. I draw attention to two aspects of magnificence: the special status of the magnificent and how this is displayed through the exercise of the virtue, as well as the magnificent agent’s ability to see fittingness in expenditure. Because of its discriminating and contextualised nature, magnificence is a relevant virtue for the twenty-first century, one which can cast a light on the civic obligations of (ultra) high net worth individuals. To make this point, I will discuss two examples of magnificent individuals, one from the seventeenth century and one from the twenty-first century.
Three Conceptions of Best Friends
Authors: De Vries Bouke ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: December 2024

We often speak of our own “best friends” and those of other people. But what does it mean for someone to be a best friend? While there is a large empirical literature studying the antecedents and consequences of best friendships and a small body of philosophical research on this topic, this question has not been addressed in detail. In this article, my aim is to fill this lacuna by distinguishing three different conceptions of best friends based on the semantic properties of the term and the ways in which it is used in both academic discourse and ordinary parlance. They include those of a (i) comparatively best friend; (ii) comparatively best close/good friend; and (iii) institutional best friend. I conclude by drawing out the implications of this typology for empirical and philosophical work on best friendship and by identifying several avenues for future research.
Merleau-Ponty’s Consideration of the Crisis of Western Thought
Authors: Low Douglas ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: December 2024

Husserl, Heidegger, and Merleau-Ponty each consider what was taken to be the decline of Western thought. The works of Husserl and Heidegger will be briefly considered, along with Merleau-Ponty’s evaluation of his two great predecessors, while Merleau-Ponty’s philosophy will be featured here in some detail. The case will be made that Merleau-Ponty challenges the veracity of Western thought but finds in it the seeds of a new form of rationality. What Merleau-Ponty regards as a rationality that focused exclusively on abstract rational principles to the extent that specific circumstances were ignored is rejected for a new form of rationality, one that is rooted in the body’s perceptual engagement with the world. How Merleau-Ponty defines this new form of rationality will be explored.
Aristotle on the Suffering of Priam
Authors: Cashen Matthew ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: December 2024

When developing his account of happiness (eudaimonia) in the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle twice invokes the fate of Priam to caution readers about the potential devastations of misfortune. He states that “no one calls happy” (oudeis eudaimonizei) a person who has suffered such a fate, but his reasoning on the topic is the subject of debate. In this paper, I give a detailed analysis of Aristotle’s account of Priam and argue that, according to the most consonant reading of the text, Priam’s suffering impacts his happiness only if, and only to the extent that, it prevents excellent activity. My analysis opposes an influential interpretation of the relationship between happiness and external goods recently defended by Timothy Roche.
Integrating Generative AI in Contemporary Research Writing: Exploring Postgraduates’ Knowledge and Willingness to Use GenAI in the Upper East Region of Ghana
Authors: Suglo Enoch Kabinaa , Mejira Abubakari , Bayor Norbert , Nyemewero Iddrisu , Godfred Amoah Adongo
Published: December 2024

Aim: In the 21st century era where academic research boundaries are increasingly blurred by technological innovations, it is critical to understand postgraduate students' willingness to embrace Generative AI as a research ally to reshape their scholarly work and lift their academic writing experience to newer heights. This study assessed postgraduate students' knowledge and willingness to use Generative AI (GenAI) as a research tool.
Methods: This study was quantitative and a cross-sectional survey research design was employed to collect primary data from a sample of 238 selected from an accessible population of 588. The sample members were considered using a convenient sampling method. Data were collected through structured closed-ended questionnaire instruments which were self-designed and piloted. The questionnaires' Cronbach's reliability coefficient was 0. 913: This value reflects a good internal consistency, as well as serves to show the robustness of the instrument to measure the objectives of this study. The study used a period of 3 weeks to collect, clean, and analyze the study data using descriptive statistics and simple linear regression analysis (SPSS 20.0).
Results: The study showed that postgraduates have a moderate to high level of knowledge (M 3.189 - 3.706) and willingness to use GenAI (M 2.966 - 3.349). A simple linear regression analysis showed that knowledge level significantly predicted willingness to use Generative AI for research purposes, (r² =. 023, B = 0.12, p = 0.021).
Recommendation: Educational institutions should implement targeted training programs on GenAI tools to enhance postgraduate students’ competency and confidence in using these tools for research.
Effect of Job Support on Retention of Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
Authors: Wanjiru Kirwa Emmah , Karanja Ngugi Patrick , Muceke Ng’ethe Jane
Published: December 2024

Aim: Despite the Kenya government's efforts to resolve turnover problems by increasing recruitment and other retention strategies, teachers’ turnover persists due to poor working relationships. This study sought to investigate whether organizational culture moderates the relationship between job support and retention of teachers in public secondary schools in Kenya.
Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design and a positivist research philosophy, and targeted teachers employed by the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) in sub-county schools. Five counties were purposively selected and a sample size of 384 respondents were randomly selected from a population of 7505 teachers in sub-county secondary schools. Self-administered semi-structured questionnaires and an interview guide were used as data collection tools, and secondary data was sought from county directors of education. Descriptive and inferential analyses were undertaken using SPSS version 24.
Results: Teachers who enjoyed a supportive and professional relationship with their principals and fellow teachers in their schools intended to stay. Further, in the presence of an established organizational culture, the contribution of job support towards the retention of teachers in public secondary schools was improved and significant with a Beta value of 0.423 and p= 0.000.
Conclusion: The study concluded that organizational culture significantly affects the relationship between job support and retention of teachers in public secondary schools in Kenya.
Recommendations: The recommendation is that there's a need to create a strong supportive culture in secondary schools that can help teachers to be more connected to their schools, hence improving their retention. School management should allocate funding for teacher training programs and establish mentorship initiatives; organizing regular social gatherings and team-building activities to create a sense of community. Future studies could focus on the effect of job support on retention in other categories of schools in Kenya (such as national, county, or extra-county schools). A comparative study of job support practices between public and private schools could reveal significant differences in how these institutions influence teacher retention and job satisfaction.
Sodium, Potassium Intake, and Sleep Duration Linked to Hypertension in Adults 40-60 in East Jakarta
Authors: Salsabila Risa
Published: December 2024

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease with an increasing prevalence in Indonesia, often referred to as a silent killer due to its asymptomatic nature until serious complications like stroke or kidney failure occur. This study aims to analyze the relationship between sodium intake, potassium intake, and sleep duration with hypertension among middle-aged individuals (40-60 years) in Kramat Jati Subdistrict, East Jakarta. A cross-sectional design was used, involving 97 purposively selected respondents. Data on sodium and potassium intake were collected using a 24-hour food recall method, sleep duration through structured interviews, and hypertension status through blood pressure measurements. Data were analyzed using Chi-Square and Fisher’s Exact Test. The results showed no significant relationship between sodium intake and hypertension (p = 0.218), although 75% of respondents consumed excessive sodium. Conversely, potassium intake had a significant relationship with hypertension (p = 0.047), with 71% of respondents with sufficient potassium intake being non-hypertensive. Sleep duration also showed a significant association with hypertension (p = 0.032), as respondents with less than six hours of sleep had higher blood pressure. This study concludes the importance of maintaining dietary balance by increasing potassium intake, reducing sodium, and ensuring adequate sleep duration to prevent hypertension. Public education on healthy lifestyles is recommended to lower hypertension risk in urban middle-aged populations.
Factors Influencing Motivation for Home Blood Pressure Monitor in Elderly with Hypertension
Authors: Siswati  , Sari Desy Siswi Anjar , Dianita Eka Mei , Maryati Heni , Praningsih Supriliyah , Nurmalisyah Fitri Firranda
Published: December 2024

Background: Home blood pressure measurement by hypertensive patients is still very low, even though it is important to help control complications and manage therapy. Aims: This study aims to analyze the factors that can influence the motivation of sufferers to measure blood pressure at home. Method: This study used an explanatory design, a sample of 30 respondents with a purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using common factor analysis. Results: The results of the statistical test obtained the KMO and Barlett Test p values <0.000 and the MSA value> 0.5, which indicates that the variables can be continued for further analysis to determine the most dominant factors by looking at the eigenvalue> 1, with the final results of the five variables (Education, occupation, knowledge, social support, and disease conditions) studied only three variables met the statistical test criteria two variables that did not meet the test, namely Education, and occupation. Conclusion: Three main variables influence the motivation of the elderly to measure blood pressure at home, namely knowledge, social support, especially health workers, and disease conditions. It is hoped that health workers will provide advice on the importance of measuring blood pressure at home.
The Relationship Between Emotional Regulation and Aggressive Behavior in Adolescents at Al-Amin Orphanage, Sidoarjo District
Authors: Mujiadi  , Fitriyah Lailatul
Published: December 2024

Aggressive behavior can be in the form of physical, psychological, financial, and sexual violence. Aggressive behavior that is left unchecked and does not get attention can have an impact on juvenile delinquency. This study aimed to determine the relationship between emotional regulation and aggressive behavior in adolescents. This quantitative study used a correlational analytic type of research with a cross-sectional design. The research location was in Sidoarjo. The sample consisted of 34 adolescent children aged 10-15 years living in orphanages. The sampling technique used purposive sampling, and data were collected using a questionnaire, The Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire, and the statistical test used was the Spearman test. The study results showed that most respondents, 19 people (55%), had aggressive verbal behavior. Almost half of 13 respondents (37%) with moderate category emotional regulation had verbal aggressive behavior. The results of the Spearman test obtained p (0.022) <α (0.05), meaning that there is a relationship between emotional regulation and aggressive behavior in adolescents. The coefficient value (r) = 0.401 means that the nature of the relationship is in the medium category and with a positive direction, meaning that the higher the ability of adolescents to regulate emotions, the lower the aggressive behavior and vice versa. There needs to be supervision from the orphanage management regarding the emotional development of their foster children and the handling of perpetrators and victims through counseling with health workers.
Upaya Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Menyambut Usia Baligh melalui Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) pada Siswa Kelas IV SDN 126/1 Penerokan
Authors: Ngadiah Ngadiah , Sepriyanti Nita , Riana Novi
Published: December 2024

This study aims to improve students' learning outcomes on the topic of approaching puberty through the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in the fourth grade at SDN 126/1 Penerokan. The research method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR), conducted in two cycles, each consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection phases. The research subjects were 30 fourth-grade students. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, learning outcome tests, and documentation, while data analysis was carried out descriptively using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results indicate that implementing the PBL model significantly enhanced students' learning activities, teacher performance, and learning outcomes. In the preliminary stage (pre-cycle), the student learning mastery level was only 40%, with an average score of 65. After applying the PBL model in Cycle I, improvements were observed, with the average score rising to 75 and the mastery level reaching 63.33%. However, challenges remained, such as students’ limited understanding of the PBL steps and minimal participation in group discussions. Adjustments were made in Cycle II, including the use of more interactive learning media, clearer teacher guidance, and increased student motivation. Consequently, the students' average score rose to 85, and the learning mastery level reached 100%. Student engagement during the learning process also improved from 70% in Cycle I to over 90% in Cycle II. Observations of teacher performance revealed that their ability to manage PBL-based learning increased from 80% in Cycle I to 95% in Cycle II. The study concludes that the Problem-Based Learning model significantly enhances students’ learning outcomes while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Based on the success achieved in both cycles, the research recommends broader implementation of the PBL model, particularly for topics requiring in-depth understanding, such as approaching puberty. This study also contributes to the development of innovative and contextual learning methods in primary schools.
Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Basic Learning (PjBL) untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Siswa dalam Materi Asmaulhusna (Al-Mumit dan Al-Qowiyyu) Kelas V di SD Negeri 37/1 Bajubang
Authors: Sulastri Sulastri , Sumiyati Sumiyati , Qomaria Nyimas Siti
Published: December 2024

This study aims to implement the Project-Based Learning (PJBL) model to improve students' understanding of Asmaulhusna, particularly Al-Mumit and Al-Qowiyyu, in the fifth grade of SD Negeri 37/1 Bajubang during the 2023/2024 academic year. The PJBL approach was chosen to help students gain a deeper understanding of the concept of Asmaulhusna while internalizing its values in their daily lives. The research employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) methodology conducted in two cycles, each comprising planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. Qualitative data were collected through observations and documentation of student activities, while quantitative data were gathered through summative test results. In the pre-cycle stage, the students' average score was 65, with only 50% achieving the Minimum Mastery Criterion (KKM) of 75. After implementing PJBL in Cycle I, the average score increased to 78, and the percentage of students meeting the KKM rose to 74.07%. In Cycle II, the average score improved further to 90, with all students (100%) meeting the KKM. The findings demonstrate that the PJBL model effectively enhances students’ learning outcomes. Beyond the improvement in scores, students also exhibited active engagement in group discussions, confidence in presentations, and creativity in completing projects such as creating posters and educational videos. The use of video media and Student Worksheets (LKPD) made the material more engaging and relevant for the students. Reflections from each cycle highlighted significant improvements in teaching implementation, particularly in group collaboration and the application of Asmaulhusna values in students’ behavior. With optimal learning outcomes achieved in Cycle II, the study was concluded after two cycles. In conclusion, the PJBL model effectively improves students’ understanding of Asmaulhusna and provides meaningful learning experiences. The study recommends the adoption of PJBL as an innovative method for Islamic Education learning, particularly at the primary school level.
Internalisasi Moderasi Beragama Perspektif Fiqih Kontemporer di Desa Tramok Koko Bangkalan
Authors: Sumiyati Sumiyati , Hamidah Tutik
Published: December 2024

The purpose of writing this article is to find out how to analyze the internalization of religious moderation from a contemporary fiqh perspective and what the implications of religious moderation from a contemporary fiqh perspective are that occur in the village of Tramok Kokop Bangkalan. This method uses a descriptive qualitative approach carried out with data analysis which is used as a process of collecting data, presenting data, drawing conclusions. The type of research in this article uses a case study type by focusing on a problem that you want to know and understand in depth and universally. The results of this research reveal that the internalization of religious moderation from the perspective of contemporary jurisprudence concludes that the process of internalization of religious moderation from the perspective of contemporary jurisprudence is more inclined towards the social attitudes of local communities with various social, religious and customary activities by prioritizing adab rather than ego, both among local communities and outside communities and The implications of religious moderation from contemporary Islamic jurisprudence perspectives that occur in society can build and establish stronger social relations so as to create peaceful, safe, secure and prosperous social life between communities and religion.
فعالية طريقة أمثلتي للمبتدئين لترقية إتقان القواعد في تعليم اللغة العربية في المدرسة العالية الإسلامية الأهلية منبع العلوم مغالوه جومبانج
Authors: Inayatul Ilya Hilda , Rohman Fathur
Published: December 2024

Grammar, which always seems difficult and complicated, is a big barrier for anyone who has never learned it, including students. This knowledge, which contains important rules in Arabic grammar, is also called the key that must be held before studying Arabic texts, especially the Yellow Book. So my example method comes as a solution to overcome this problem. The research questions of this paper are: 1) How to improve the mastery of grammar in Arabic language learning at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri "Fountain of Knowledge" Magaluh Jombang? 2) How is the effectiveness of example non example method in improving the mastery of grammar in Arabic language teaching at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri "Fountain of Knowledge" Magaluh Jombang? The method used in this research is quantitative method with quasi experimental research type. The sampling technique used saturated sampling technique and non-probability sampling. The number of experimental class samples was 21 people and the control class was 24 people. Data collection techniques using assessment tests and documents. The results showed the following: 1) There was an improvement in the mastery of grammar for tenth grade students of Islamic High School, Munaba'a Al-Uloom Magalouh. This was defined on the basis that the mean score of the experimental class was higher than the mean score of the control class.   The mean score of the experimental class was 90.92, and the mean score of the control class was 63.82. 2) There is an effectiveness of the application of the optimization method in improving the mastery of grammar. This can be seen from the results of the Mann-Whitney statistical test with an Asymp. Sig (2-tailed) 0.000 which means 0.000 <0.05 at 5% significance. Then H0 is rejected and HA is accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is effectiveness of applying Imthalati method for beginners to improve the mastery of grammar of tenth grade students of Maghalouh science school.
تطبيق الإملاء المنقول لتنمية مهارة الكتابة لدى الطلاب المبتدئين في معهد نور الفلاح كمبانج تانجونج
Authors: Sanwil Teuku
Published: December 2024

The objectives of this research were to understand the implementation process of imla’ manqul  in enhancing beginner students’ writing skills at Nurul Falah Institute, Kampung Tanjung. The research method used in this study was action research. The tools employed by the researcher for data collection were observation, tests, and documentation. The results of the study, based on the action research conducted, revealed that the application of imla’ manqul to improve writing skills among beginner students at Nurul Falah Institute, Kampung Tanjung, was effective. The average score of students in the first cycle was 62, indicating the need for a second cycle. In the second cycle, the average score improved to 73.83. The teaching and learning process was effective, with students demonstrating increased engagement and enthusiasm during the lessons.
Görme Engelli Öğrencilerin Sınavlarda Karşılaştıkları Sorunlar ve Teknoloji Destekli Değerlendirme Süreçlerinin Etkisinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Al Khalifa Anmar , Uluyol Çelebi
Published: December 2024

Görme engelliler, sınavlarda genel olarak bazı sorunlarla karşılaşmaktadır. Bu sorunlar, onların görme yetisini kaybetmelerinden kaynaklanmaktadır. Bu çalışmada bu sorunları tespit etmek amacı ile görme engelli ortaokul öğretmenleri ile görüşme yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı ortaokul görme engelli öğrencilerinin sınavlarda karşılaştıkları sorunları tespit etmektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda iki (2) görme engelli okulu ve üç (3) görme engelli öğrenci ile ilgilenen sivil toplum kuruluşu ziyaret edilmiştir. Ayrıca görme engellilerin eğitimi alanında görev yapan 5 öğretmen ile görüşme yapılmıştır. Nitel araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Toplanan verilere betimsel analiz yapılmıştır. Bulgular okuyucu problemi, bireysel problem, kaygı, endişe ve teknoloji kullanımı temalarını öne çıkarmaktadır.
2004’ten 2024’e Yirminci Yılında Avrupa Birliği Avrupa Komşuluk Politikası’nın Siyasi Analizi
Authors: Ceyhan Ulvi Yener
Published: December 2024

Avrupa Birliği Avrupa Komşuluk Politikasını hayata geçirdiği 2004’ten günümüze yirmi yıl geride kalmıştır. Avrupa Komşuluk Politikasının bu sürede değişen ve farklılaşan ihtiyaçlar çerçevesinde güncellenmesi ihtiyacı doğmuştur. Bu durum ise, Avrupa Birliği’nin güney ve doğu komşuluk bölgesindeki ülkelere yönelik politikasını yenilemeyi gerektirmiştir. Bu süreçte Avrupa Birliği, komşu ülkeleriyle iyi ilişkiler tesis etmeyi hedeflerken, bu ülkelerin kendi normatif değerlerinin paylaşılması ile siyasi alanda Birliğe yakınlaşmasını bekler. Böylece Avrupa Birliği yakın coğrafyasında kendisiyle bütünleşmiş dost ülkeler halkası oluşturmayı amaçlamıştır. Bu bağlamda araştırma yirmi yıllık sürede Avrupa Birliği’nin Avrupa Komşuluk Politikası ile bu siyasi hedefine ne ölçüde yakınlaştığına yönelik siyasi analiz yapmayı hedefler. Bu çalışma uluslararası ilişkilerde kavramsallaştırılan yumuşak güç bağlamında analiz edilmektedir. Araştırmada test edilecek hipotez ise, yumuşak güç kavramı çerçevesinde Avrupa Komşuluk Politikasının tamamen başarılı bir dış politika olup olmadığıdır. Bu çalışma hipotezini savunmak için bir araştırmanın kapsamlı olarak irdelenmesini sağlayan nitel yöntemleri tercih eder. Bu bağlamda yabancı literatür temel ve resmi kaynaklar üzerinden taranmış elde edilen bulgular örnekler olaylarla test edilerek hipotez ispatında kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda ulaşılan netice ise, Avrupa Birliği’nin yumuşak güç bağlamında normatif değerleri aracılığıyla komşu ülkelere yönelik dış politikasının kısmen başarılı olduğudur. AB bu politikası ile doğu ve güney bölgelerine beklenen refahı ve huzuru getirememiştir.
Biochemical Characteristics and Clinical Significance of Il-35: A Review Article
Authors:   College of Dentistry, University of Misan, Amarah, Maysan, Iraq, Mtsher Amany Menam , A. Raheem Noor ,   College of Dentistry, University of Misan, Amarah, Maysan, Iraq, Al-fahham Ali A. ,   Faculty of Nursing, University of Kufa
Published: December 2024

IL-35 belongs to the IL-12 family of cytokines that are involved in immune-regulation and homeostasis. It generally features as a heterodimeric cytokine composed of IL-12p35 and EBV-induced gene 3, mainly secreted by regulatory T cells and B cells within the human body. Therefore, IL-35 is known to have enormous immune-suppressive abilities. This paper thus provides the existing insights over the biochemistry and pathophysiology of IL-35 concerning inflammation, microbial infections, carcinogenesis, as well as autoimmune disorders, meanwhile intending to identify lacunae and suggest prospective lines of research.
Pemberdayaan Perempuan melalui Pelatihan Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia dan Pemasaran Digital di Sekolah Perempuan (SEKOPER) Mojokerto
Authors: Ahfi Nova Ashriana  , Elly Joenarni  , Anna Kridaningsih  , Yusuf Rahman Al Hakim  , Rachmad Sholeh  , Mochamad Irfan  , Sugeng Eko Yuli Waluyo  , Elok Cahyaning Pratiwi
Published: December 2024

This community service aims to empower women members of the Mojokerto Women's School (SEKOPER) through human resource management (HRM) and digital marketing training. SEKOPER, as a women's community, has great potential but still faces challenges in managing its business effectively and efficiently. This community service is based on the identification of the needs of SEKOPER members related to the lack of knowledge in the fields of HRM and digital marketing. The method used in this community service is through direct training for SEKOPER members. The training materials include HRM and digital marketing modules that are specifically designed to meet the needs of members. In addition, initial needs mapping was carried out to ensure the relevance of the material presented. The implementation of the training involved competent speakers in their fields and used interactive learning methods. The results of the community service showed an increase in SEKOPER members' understanding of the importance of good human resource management and the use of digital technology in marketing. There were positive changes in behavior, such as members' efforts in planning HR needs and implementing digital marketing strategies. In addition, the formation of a collaborative network between members is also one of the positive impacts of this program. Overall, this community service shows that human resource management and digital marketing training can be an effective effort in empowering SEKOPER women members. With increased capacity, it is hoped that SEKOPER members can improve their quality of life and family economic welfare.
Etika Bermedia Sosial dalam Upaya Pemahaman Literasi Digital di SMPN 4 Pasir Putih
Authors: Innosensia E.I. Ndiki Satu  , Angela A. Baptista  , Fransiska N. Ola  , Ermelinda S. Ndarung
Published: December 2024

The use of social media is very beneficial in human life. The use of social media has many positive and negative impacts. If not used properly, the use of social media will have negative consequences. One of the impacts of social media use is a lack of understanding regarding privacy issues. The purpose of this activity is to provide an understanding of the positive and negative impacts of social media use. This activity was carried out at SMPN 4 Pasir Putih, Nagawutung District, Lembata Regency. The results of the activity implementation show that the students of SMPN 4 Pasir Putih are very interested in participating in this socialization activity. They also better understand the positive and negative impacts of social media use.
Changes
Authors: Apodaca Richard L.
Published: December 2024

It’s time to close a chapter on Depth-First and some of the other Web projects I’ve undertaken. In this post, I’ll explain why and what comes next. Depth-First’s first post appeared on August 12, 2006. The events that inspired that first post included the appearance of the public-facing PubChem and Zinc chemical structure databases. But there was more to it than that.
What's the Difference Between an ELN and a LIMS?
Authors: Apodaca Richard L.
Published: December 2024

The LinkedIn Electronic Laboratory Notebook Forum continues to be a good place to hang out for info and perspectives from those in the know. Paraphrasing a recent exchange: Q:

When does a LIMS become an ELN?

A: When it costs more than a million dollars.
An Introduction to the Rubidium Cheminforamtics Toolkit - Interconvert SMILES, InChI, and Molfile with an Open Babel-Like Interface
Authors: Apodaca Richard L.
Published: December 2024

Interconverting molecular languages is a very common operation in cheminformatics, so convenient conversion tools are desirable. Recent articles have discussed JRuby as a functional cheminformatics scripting environement. In this article, we’ll see how this functionality can be combined with convenience for molecular language conversions.
Painless Source Code Highlighting with Prettify
Authors: Apodaca Richard L.
Published: December 2024

If you’ve ever created Web documents containing source code, you may have wondered how to easily add syntax highlighting. Over at the Metamolecular Products Blog, we needed source code highlighting and decided to find the best solution available. Depth-First uses a highlighter that’s installed as a server-side plugin.
The SMILES Substructure Search Fallacy
Authors: Apodaca Richard L.
Published: December 2024

Meet Jane, a Web developer tasked with implementing structure search on a customer website. Jane has just learned that small organic molecules can be represented by short text strings called SMILES. Relieved that the structure search problem isn’t nearly as complicated as it first sounded, Jane tells her customer not to worry — structure search will be ready ahead of schedule and within budget. Jane’s plan is simple.
PubChem WTF #1
Authors: Apodaca Richard L.
Published: December 2024

In preparation for the first beta release of ChemPhoto, the chemical structure imaging application, I’ve been performing a lot of tests with PubChem SD files. It turns out that having a tool that can be used to quickly browse through tens of thousands of PubChem molecules turns up some very strange beasts, including the one depicted above. If you’re still curious as to what this PubChem record is actually referring to, this tool is quite useful.
Fast Substructure Search Using Open Source Tools Part 6 - Modelling a One-To-Many Relationship Between Fingerprints and Compounds in Ruby
Authors: Apodaca Richard L.
Published: December 2024

We can think of a fingerprint as a bucket into which every molecule in the universe can be reproducibly placed. Each molecule will belong to a single bucket, but each bucket may contain any number of molecules. In other words, there exists a one-to-many relationship between a fingerprint and its associated molecules. The previous article in this series discussed how to model this relationship using SQL.