bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Süyûtî’nin ed-Dürrü’l-Mensûr Adlı Tefsirinin Rivayet Kaynakları: Muhammed b. Yûsuf el-Firyâbî Örneği
Authors: Alkan Celalettin
Published: April 2024

Süyûtî’nin (ö. 911/1505) seçkin eserlerinden biri olan ed-Dürrü’l-mensûr, rivayet türü tefsirlerin en kapsamlılarındandır. Süyûtî bu eserinde ayetleri tefsir ederken kendi kanaatlerini sunmaktan kaçınmış, bunun yerine tamamen elinde bulunan rivayetleri kullanmayı tercih etmiştir. Benimsediği yöntem sayesinde ken-di dönemine kadarki tefsir müktesebâtının hatırı sayılır bir kısmını toplayacak şekilde oluşturduğu ed-Dürrü’l-mensûr, bu haliyle adeta bir tefsir koleksiyonunu andırmaktadır. Yalnızca rivayetlerden müteşekkil yapısı onu mutlak bir rivayet tefsiri kılmaktadır. Bu eserin dikkat çekici özelliklerinden bir diğeri ise bazı kaynaklarının günümüze ulaşamamış olmasıdır. Muhammed b. Yûsuf el-Firyâbî’nin (ö. 212/827) tefsiri de bu kayıp kaynaklardan bir tanesidir. Firyâbî daha çok hadisçiliği ve tefsirciliği ile meşhur olan, hadis otoriteleri tarafından genellikle “sika” kabul edilen muteber bir âlimdir. Onun rivayet ettiği hadisler Kütüb-i Sitte’nin tümünde yer almıştır. Kendisiyle aynı nisbeyi taşıyan ve ülkemizde de tanınan Ebû Bekr Ca‘fer b. Muhammed b. el-Hasen el-Firyâbî’den (ö. 301/913) yaklaşık bir asır önce yaşamıştır. Kaynaklardaki nisbesine göre Türk olduğu bilinmektedir. Firyâbî bunların yanı sıra erken dönemin tanınmış simaların-dan olan Süfyân es-Sevrî’nin (ö. 161/778) gözde öğrencisidir ve ünlü hadis alimi Buhârî’nin (ö. 256/870) en büyük hocalarından biridir. Tüm bu yönler dikkate alındığında Firyâbî’nin tefsirinin elimizde olmaması üzücü bir kayıptır. Onun ed-Dürrü’l-mensûr aracılığıyla muttali olabildiğimiz rivayetlerine bakıldığında pek çok konuya geniş bir yelpazede değindiği anlaşılmaktadır. Bu rivayetler sonraki dönemlerde yazılan tefsirlere kaynaklık etmiş ve günümüzdeki tefsir anlayışlarının teşekkülünde önemli bir rol oynamıştır.
Bilimsel Toplantı Değerlendirmesi: Kur’ân Meâlleri Sorunlar, Çözüm Önerileri (Muş 13-15 Ekim 2023)
Authors: Çalışkan İsmail
Published: April 2024

Türkçe Kur’an mealleri sayısal ve keyfiyet açısından büyük bir birikime ulaşmıştır. Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi’nin ev sahipliğinde geniş katılımlı “Kur’ân Meâlleri Sorunlar, Çözüm Önerileri” adıyla uluslararası bir sempozyum gerçekleştirildi (13-15 Ekim 2023). Üç gün süren oturumlarda mealler metot, muhteva, hedef ve sorunlarıyla gündeme alındı. Pek çok eleştiri yanında doğru bir meal için yapılması gerekenlere dair önerilerde bulunuldu. Bu tanıtım ve değerlendirme yazısında adı geçen toplantı genişçe tanıtılmış, tebliğlerin içeriğine, yapılan tartışmalara değinilmiş ve bazı değerlendirmeler yapılmıştır.
Podcastin Parasosyal Etkileşim Doğurma İmkânı
Authors: Özkan Sev Çiğdem , Vural Ali Murat
Published: April 2024

Bu çalışma, podcast mecrasının parasosyal etkileşim kapasitesini sorgulamaktadır. Podcastler yer ve zaman sınırlarına takılmadan, her türden ilgi ve düşünceye alan sağlamaları, gündelik dil ve doğal konuşma tarzı ile dinleyiciye bir sohbetin parçası gibi hissettirmeleri, uğraşları sırasında dinleyicilere eşlik etmeleri gibi özelliklerle karakterize olmakta, üretim teknolojilerinin ucuz ve herkes için erişilebilir olması ile katılımcı kültür kavramsal çerçevesi içinde konumlandırılmaktadır. Dinleyicinin kulağına fısıldayan bu samimi sesin aracısı olan podcastler, bireylerin medya karakterleri için hissettiği bir tür arkadaşlık yanılsaması olan parasosyal etkileşim bakımından ideal bir medyum izlenimi yaratmaktadır. Çalışmada bu temel hipotezin sınanması ve yükselen bir mecra olarak podcastlerin yalnızca teknik olanakları bakımından değil, medya aracılı ilişkiler düzeyinde anlamlandırılması amaçlanmaktadır. Karma yöntem ile yürütülen araştırmanın ilk aşamasında nicel bir çalışma yürütülmüş, Parasosyal Etkileşim Ölçeği ile katılımcıların podcast mecrasında yaşadıkları parasosyal etkileşim düzeyleri araştırılmıştır. Çalışmanın bu ilk aşamasında katılımcıların demografik yapıları ve podcast dinleme alışkanları tespit edilmiş, bu değişkenlerin parasosyal etkileşim düzeyinde yarattığı fark irdelenmiştir. İkinci aşamada ise yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler aracılığıyla podcast mecrasının hangi karakteristik özellikleri bakımından parasosyal fenomeni ile ilişkilendirilebileceği üzerinde durulmuş, elde edilen veriler tümevarımsal içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Çalışma neticesinde, podcastler aracılığıyla parasosyal etkileşim yaşandığı tespit edilmiş, parasosyal etkileşim düzeyi ile bireylerin demografik özellikleri ve podcast dinleme alışkanlıkları arasında anlamlı fark bulunmuştur. Nitel çalışma bulguları, nicel çalışmadan elde edilen verilerle aynı doğrultuda olup, podcast yayıncılarının hitap tarzı, üslup, hal ve tavırlarının podcast dinleyicisi için en önemli faktörler olduğu görülmüştür. Nitel çalışmanın sonuçları podcast içeriklerine hâkim söylem pratikleri ve mecranın karakteristik özellikleri itibariyle parasosyal etkileşimin mümkün olduğuna işaret etmiştir.
Historical and economic processes of the cooperative movement in Azerbaijan and modern realities
Authors: Atashov Bayali
Published: April 2024

The historical and economic processes of the cooperative movement in Azerbaijan, taking into account modern realities are investigated in the article. The effectiveness of cooperation structures and society in the development of agriculture and other sectors of the country’s economy is considered. Recommendations and proposals to improve the existing mechanisms and tools of the cooperative movement in modern conditions are given in the end of the article.
Modern marriage and family and household rituals of Avars-Gidatlins: traditions and innovations
Authors: Seferbekov Ruslan
Published: April 2024

On the basis of field ethnographic material and general scientific methods, the article examines the rituals of the life cycle of one of the sub-ethnic groups of the Avars, the Gidatlins. The study of the forms of marriage, wedding, maternity and funeral rites, customs and beliefs of the Gidatli people showed the predominance of traditional elements in them, intensifying Islamic and some new rituals. Such syncretism is explained by the stability of traditional forms, the specifics of the Sufi trend of Islam practiced by the Gidatli people, the peculiarities of their ethnic psychology and mentality - conservatism and adherence to an established way of life. At the same time, under the influence of globalization and urbanization, some new customs were fixed in the household rituals of the Gidatly people, which were organically woven into their ritual culture.
Historical reasons of PRC’s rejection from a proposal for a ceasefire advanced by 13 countries of UN during the period of Korean War
Authors: Yu Xiao , Danying Gu
Published: April 2024

After the occupation of Seoul by the Chinese and North Korean Coalition in January, 1951, the United Nations accepted a proposal for a ceasefire advanced by 13 countries, including Britain and India supported by the United States. The proposal contained provisions that were very beneficial for the PRC. However, the PRC rejected this proposal, which led to negative consequences for it, both on the battlefields in Korea and in the international arena. The authors suppose that China rejected the UN proposal for two reasons. First, the Chinese leaders overestimated their military power and set an unrealistic strategic goal - the liberation of all of North Korea. Secondly, Mao Zedong believed that the delay in joining the UN would be more beneficial for the PRC for the implementation of his internal policy.
The extent to which honor killing correspond to rules of international human rights law
Authors: Toman Shaimaa Jassim , Hamzah Ruqaya  Adil , Abdulaali Aymen Raheem
Published: April 2024

The Iraqi government is obligated under international treaties to protect women’s rights, but it has failed in this commitment. But we find in the Iraqi Penal Code a reduction of the penalty for those who committed a crime in the name of honor. Therefore, it is important to clarify whether these texts comply with Islamic law, the constitution, and Iraq’s obligations in accordance with international human rights law.
Perception of the Turkic peoples of the Ural-Volga region of the ethno-confessional situation in the regions of their residence: titular ethnic groups and cross-border interaction
Authors: Mineeva Elena , Starostin Aleksey , Mineev Aleksey
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the results of a sociological study conducted in 2022 among representatives of the Turkic peoples living in the regions of the Ural-Volga region (Republics of Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Chuvashia and Sverdlovsk region) on the preservation of their ethno-cultural and religious identity, traditions, customs, language, and also their assessment of the ethno-confessional situation in the regions of residence. The influence of urbanization processes, interethnic interaction with neighboring peoples, migration on assimilation processes is analyzed. Special attention is paid to the problems of development of national and confessional processes of enclave ethnoterritorial groups of Turkic peoples in the context of the transformation of Russian statehood in the 20th - early 21st century.
The expansion and decay of the state sector in the US economy in the 19th — 20th centuries
Authors: Naumov Alexandr , Belousova Marina
Published: April 2024

The article deals with the development and decline of the public sector in the US economy in the 19th - 20th centuries. The object of the article is the US public enterprise sector; the subject is the establishment, development and decline of the public sector of the United States. The chronological framework of the study covers the period from the implementation of the “Louisiana Purchase” to the end of the Cold War. The authors consider the role of state institutions and enterprises in the banking sector, large infrastructure sector, postal service, as well as forms of entrepreneurship that were established to serve the needs of the state in the management of vast lands and abundant water resources owned by the state.
Modeling and managing behavior change in groups: A Boolean network method
Authors: Yang Xiao , Ram Nilam
Published: April 2024

Social influence processes can induce desired or undesired behavior change in individual members of a group. Empirical modeling of group processes and the design of network-based interventions meant to promote desired behavior change is somewhat limited be-cause the models often assume that the social influence is assimilative only and that the networks are not fully connected. We introduce a Boolean network method that addresses these two limitations. In line with dynamical systems principles, temporal changes in group members’ behavior are modeled as a Boolean network that also allows for application of control theory design of group management strategies that might direct the groups to-wards desired behavior. To illustrate the utility of the method for psychology, we apply the Boolean network method to empirical data of individuals’ self-disclosure behavior in multi-week therapy groups (N = 135, 18 groups, T = 10 ∼ 16 weeks). Empirical results provide descrip-tion of each group member’s pattern of self-disclosure and social influence and identification of group-specific network control strategies that would elicit self-disclosure from the majori-ty of the group. Of the 18 group models, 16 included both assimilative and repulsive social in-fluence. Useful control strategies were not needed for 10 already well-functioning groups, were identified for 6 groups, and were not available for 2 groups. The findings illustrate the utility of the Boolean network method for modeling the simultaneous existence of assimila-tive and repulsive social influence processes in small groups, and developing strategies that may direct groups toward desired states without manipulating social ties.
Discovering cyclic causal models in psychological research
Authors: Park Kyuri , Waldorp Lourens , Ryan Oisín
Published: April 2024

Statistical network models have become popular tools for analyzing multivariate psychological data. In empirical practice, network parameters are often interpreted as reflecting causal relationships – an approach that can be characterized as a form of causal discovery. Recent research has shown that undirected network models are likely to perform poorly as causal discovery tools in the context of discovering acyclic causal structures, a task for which many alternative methods are available. However, acyclic causal models are likely unsuitable for many psychological phenomena, such as psychopathologies, which are often characterized by cycles or feedback loop relationships between symptoms. A number of cyclic causal discovery methods have been developed, largely in the computer science literature, but they are not as well studied or widely applied in empirical practice. In this paper, we provide an accessible introduction to the basics of cyclic causal discovery for empirical researchers. We examine three different cyclic causal discovery methods and investigate their performance in typical psychological research contexts by means of a simulation study. We also demonstrate the practical applicability of these methods using an empirical example and conclude the paper with a discussion of how the insights we gain from cyclic causal discovery relate to statistical network analysis.
Invariant Representations in Abstract Concept Grounding - The Physical World in Grounded Cognition
Authors: Friedrich Jannis C. , Fischer Martin , Raab Markus
Published: April 2024

Grounded cognition states that mental representations of concepts consist of experiential aspects. For example, the concept ‘cup’ consists of the sensorimotor experiences from interactions with cups. Typical modalities in which concepts are grounded are: The sensorimotor system (incl. interoception), emotion, action, language, and social aspects. Here, we argue that this list should be expanded to include physical invariants (unchanging features of physical motion; e.g., gravity, momentum, friction). Research on physical reasoning consistently demonstrates that physical invariants are represented as fundamentally as other grounding substrates, and therefore should qualify. We assess several theories of concept representation (simulation, conceptual metaphor, conceptual spaces, predictive processing) and their positions on physical invariants. We find that the classic grounded cognition theories, simulation and conceptual metaphor theory, have not considered physical invariants, while conceptual spaces and predictive processing have. We conclude that physical invariants should be included into grounded cognition theories, and that the core mechanisms of simulation and conceptual metaphor theory are well-suited to do this. Meanwhile conceptual spaces and predictive processing are very promising and should also be integrated with grounded cognition in the future.
Inoculating against extremist persuasion techniques – Results from a randomised controlled trial in post-conflict areas in Iraq
Authors: Saleh Nabil , Linden Sander van der , Roozenbeek Jon
Published: April 2024

Extremist organisations often use psychological manipulation techniques to persuade new members to join. Previous research has found that people can be made more aware of such techniques through psychological “inoculation” interventions, which seek to foster resistance against unwanted persuasion attempts. We conducted a field experiment (N = 191) in post-conflict regions of Iraq to assess the effectiveness of a short inoculation game, Radicalise, in improving vulnerable individuals’ resistance against extremist manipulation techniques. In a conceptual replication of Saleh et al. (2021), we translated and adapted the game for the Iraqi context and then conducted a 2x2 mixed (pre-post / treatment-control) randomised controlled experiment among a group of vulnerable youth in areas previously under ISIS control. We included two outcome measures: participants’ ability and confidence in correctly assessing WhatsApp messages making use of extremist manipulation techniques, and the ability to identify the factors that make an individual vulnerable to extremist recruitment. We find that playing the game significantly improved participants’ ability (p = 0.034, d = 0.31) in spotting manipulative messaging while the improvement in participants' confidence fell just above the traditional 0.05 significance level (p = 0.051, d = 0.29). However, unlike in Saleh et al. (2021), we find that playing the game did not impact participants’ ability to identify vulnerable individuals (p = 0.896, d = 0.02). However, we note that our field study may have been underpowered compared to the original study and our results should therefore be interpreted with some caution.
Comparing maximum likelihood and maximum pseudolikelihood estimators for the Ising model
Authors: Keetelaar Sara , Sekulovski Nikola , Borsboom Denny , Marsman Maarten
Published: April 2024

The Ising model is one of the most popular models in network psychometrics. However, statistical analysis of the Ising model is difficult due to the presence of its intractable normalizing constant in the probability function. As a result, maximum likelihood estimation using the exact likelihood is only possible for small graphs, and approximation methods are needed for larger graphs. Two popular approximations of the exact likelihood are the joint pseudolikelihood (JPL) and the disjoint pseudolikelihood (DPL). These approximations yield consistent estimators, but we do not know how well they perform for finite data. In this paper, we investigate the relative performance of parameter estimation methods based on the two approximations and compare them to maximum likelihood estimation using the exact likelihood. We perform an extensive simulation study comparing the estimators in terms of bias and variance. We show that maximum pseudolikelihood estimation based on the JPL is a stable estimation method that is able to accurately approximate the maximum likelihood estimates, but that maximum pseudolikelihood estimation based on the DPL only works well for large sample sizes.
Superior social cognitive abilities in childhood are associated with better reward-seeking strategies in adolescence
Authors: Tsomokos Dimitris I. , Flouri Eirini
Published: April 2024

We examined the role of a crucial component of Theory of Mind in childhood, namely the attribution of false beliefs to other agents, in the ability to adjust risk-taking strategies during decision-making in adolescence. The analytic sample was 9575 children from the UK's Millennium Cohort Study, followed at ages 5, 7, and 14 years. The ability to attribute false beliefs was measured at ages 5 and 7 years through a vignette version of the Sally-Anne Task administered by an unfamiliar assessor in a socially demanding dyadic interaction. Risk adjustment was measured at age 14 years with the Cambridge Gambling Task. Even after controlling for a range of individual and family factors, such as sex, ethnicity, verbal ability, family income, and parental education, as well as emotional and behavioural problems, we found that social cognitive abilities in childhood are positively associated with risk adjustment in decision-making during adolescence.
Patterns in Reported Adaptation Constraints: Insights from Peer-Reviewed Literature on Flood and Sea-Level Rise
Authors: Gil-Clavel Soﬁa , Wagenblast Thorid , Akkerman Joos , Filatova Tatiana
Published: April 2024

Understanding which climate change adaptation constraints manifest for different actors – governments, communities, individuals and households – is essential, as adaptation is turning into a matter of survival. Though rich qualitative research reveals constraints for diverse cases, methods to consolidate knowledge and elicit patterns in adaptation constraints for various actors and hazards are scarce. We fill this gap by analyzing associations between different adaptations and actors’ constraints in adaptation to climate-induced floods and sea-level rise. Our novel approach derives textual data from peer-reviewed articles (published before February 2024) by using natural language processing, supervised learning, thematic coding books, and network analysis. Results show that social capital, economic factors, and government support are constraints shared among all actors. With respect to adaptation types, communities are frequently associated with maladaptation, while individuals and households are frequently associated with transformational adaptation.
Subtitling Hong Kong Code-Mixing and Code-Switching
Authors: Moreno García Luis Damián
Published: April 2024

Translation has largely been considered a process involving only two languages, source and target. However, plurilingual audiovisual content has proliferated over the last few decades, reflecting, as a result, the world’s linguistic intermingling. Such a plurality complicates both theoretical categorizations and translation practices. Even though multilingualism in the media has received scholarly attention, more explorations are needed to ascertain the translation processes and methods adopted to handle linguistically diverse source texts in the streaming era.
The present piece of research tentatively explores the treatment given to Cantonese and English code-mixing and code-switching present in Hongkonese films and TV shows currently streamed on Netflix, the video-on-demand platform. This article probes a selection of such content and compares the original dialogues with official Chinese, English and Spanish subtitles. Preliminary results point towards a loss of linguistic diversity and nuance caused by subtitling processes. The differentiated roles that both languages originally play in creating comedic, stylistic, or emphatic effects are rarely retained, possibly affecting viewers’ reception and appreciation. This article argues that further attention should be paid to the translation and adaptation of code-mixing and code-switching present in Hongkonese creations, both by the industry and academia, if such a multilingual reality is to be portrayed successfully via subtitles.
ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECT ON EXTREME PRECIPITATION EVENT IN CONSTANTINE ALGERIA
Authors: Sara Sahnoune  , Khellaf Imane  , Meghzili Marwa
Published: April 2024

Extreme precipitation events are critical climatic indicators that offer substantial insights into climate change and its variability. This study aims to investigate whether climate change has impacted precipitation frequencies in the Constantine region of Algeria, known for its semi-arid climate with hot-dry summers and cold-wet winters. Temporal variations of monthly air temperature and precipitation were analyzed from 1981 to 2014. Statistical analysis identified a threshold for estimating monthly extreme precipitation during the period from 1981 to 2005 using the Gumbel distribution method. Additionally, a climatic projection of precipitation for return periods of 50 (t = 50) and 100 (t = 100) years was conducted to forecast extreme precipitation values in the future. The results indicate a gradual increase in precipitation levels during the study period, with values generally remaining below extreme thresholds. This suggests no significant escalation in the occurrence of extreme precipitation events. Furthermore, the findings highlight that climate change has had a more pronounced impact on altering air temperature than on influencing extreme precipitation trends.
The Current Situation, Challenges, And Paths of High-Quality Development of Generative Ai Music from the Perspective of Rural Revitalization
Authors: Gao Yun
Published: April 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive examination of the current state of generative AI music and the associated challenges that accompany its development. Through a detailed analysis of recent advancements, this paper also proposes potential strategies for achieving high-quality development in this emerging field. The examination focuses on three key areas: technical advancements, creative applications, and ethical considerations [13].
Nowadays, when technology is moving forward, it is obvious that they will penetrate into music. Currently, melodies written with the help of artificial intelligence are becoming more and more popular, and therefore the relevance of studying this problem is increasing, since it is not always clear whether the use of AI in the creation of musical works has a positive effect from the point of view of ethics.
The purpose of this study is to characterize and determine the place of artificial intelligence in art, and especially in musical art.
According to the results of the research in this article, we came to the conclusion that the use of AI in music can make the process of its creation faster and simpler, as well as more customer-oriented, but it is necessary to understand that there are limitations. For example, a machine can take away a person's job, which will lead to unemployment. The article suggests for practical significance the need to reform the existing legislation in the field of AI and establish clear boundaries of its validity.
The Institute of Vocational Education and Training as a Generator for Improving the Competencies of a Modern Teacher
Authors: Bolshakova Alina Sergeevna , Mokhnatkina Kseniia Vladimirovna
Published: April 2024

The article actualizes issues related to the development of the institute of continuing professional education with the aim of developing competencies required for modern educators. The method used by the authors is theoretical and methodological analysis, as it is the most objective form of scientific reflection. It has been concluded that it is necessary to adjust educational programs and create individual trajectories based on innovative technologies to improve educational process’s quality.
مدى التزام المصارف المتوافقة مع الشريعة الإسلامية بتطبيق المحاسبة عن المسؤولية الاجتماعية (دراسة تطبيقية للمصارف العاملة في المملكة العربية السعودية)
Authors: القثامي محمد حنيف , عبدالله عائدة عثمان
Published: April 2024

الأهداف: تهدف الدراسة إلى دراسة ومعرفة مفهوم وأهمية المحاسبة عن المسؤولية الاجتماعية والوقوف على مدى اهتمام المصارف المتوافقة مع الشريعة الإسلامية بمجالات المسؤولية عن المحاسبة الاجتماعية والافصاح عنها، وتعزيز دور المحاسبة عن المسؤولية الاجتماعية في المملكة العربية السعودية لتحقيق رؤية المملكة 2030م، والتي من أهم ركائزها تحقيق التنمية المستدامة. المنهجية: لتحقيق أهداف الدراسة واختبار فرضياته تم الاعتماد على المنهج الوصفي والتحليلي في جمع وتحليل البيانات لاختبار الفروض. النتائج: توصلت الدراسة إلى العديد من النتائج أثبتت صحة فرضيات البحث من أهمها تقوم المصارف بتوفير تأمين صحي للعاملين فيها، وتقوم المصارف بإعداد وتنفيذ برامج ودورات تدريبية للعاملين لرفع قدراتهم وكفاءتهم. الخلاصة: من أهم التوصيات التي توصل إليها الدراسة ضرورة استحداث معايير من قبل البنك المركزي السعودي تعمل على قياس الالتزام بالمسؤوليات الاجتماعية في المصارف المتوافقة مع الشريعة الإسلامية وتحسين الوعي، والإدراك، والاقتناع بأهمية المحاسبة عن المسؤولية الاجتماعية وأثرها الذي قد يعود على المصارف المتوافقة مع الشريعة الإسلامية بالفائدة.
The Influence of Geological Potential and Investment Climate on Botswana’s Competitiveness
Authors: Mogaetsho Khumo , Masson John , Nyika Farai
Published: April 2024

Objective: This article's objective is to evaluate Botswana's attractiveness to investors in mineral exploration. Botswana's competitiveness and ability to attract exploration and mining investment have declined in recent years. Method: Questionnaires were used as part of a mixed methodology to collect data that was subjected to empirical analysis. From a possible 231 respondents including exploration and mining companies, mining consultants, a research firm, and a mining association, a representative sample of 100 were chosen and given the survey through a stratified random sampling process. The data was analyzed using SPSS and both descriptive and inferential analyses were utilized. Result: This study finds that Botswana is only moderately successful in luring exploration investment. Botswana's ability to entice exploration investment is influenced by factors including the country's political stability, mining tax, mineral policy, license approval, quality of geological data, availability of skilled labor, adequate infrastructure, a streamlined licensing process, effective relevant institutions, and clear rules and regulations. Conclusion: The study recommends that Botswana regulators should consider improving mining tax incentives and continue removing bureaucratic requirements that delay the licensing process, as this may result in a more favorable mining environment that encourages both domestic and international mining interests.
Increasing the competency of midwives through credential management training at RSU Islam Harapan Anda, Tegal City
Authors: Damayanti Fitriani Nur , Khasanah Umi , Fatimah Puji Nur , Stiawan Yoni Meilinda Putri
Published: April 2024

In the era of globalization, hospitals are required to ensure high performance among midwives in delivering services to the community, particularly to patients. However, a lack of knowledge among midwives regarding midwifery credential management has been noted to impact their performance and the quality of midwifery services within hospitals. The objective of midwifery credential training activities is to enhance the quality of midwifery services at RSU Islam Harapan Anda in Tegal City. This community service initiative engaged 30 midwives from RSU Islam Harapan Anda. The training employed two methods: lectures and practical sessions. Results from the training indicated significant improvements in knowledge levels among midwives (p < 0.05). Consequently, training on credential management through lectures and practical sessions can enhance midwives' understanding of credential management and reinforce their knowledge of competencies and authorities, thus enabling them to provide better midwifery services and improve overall service quality within hospitals.
Efforts to improve excellent service for Surakarta police speech therapy officers through organizational communication training
Authors: Saelan Saelan , Kusuma Aria Nurahman Hendra , Azali Lalu M.Panji , Setyawan Dodiet Aditya , Setyaningsih Wiwik , Mangunsong Roy Romey Daulas , Pratomo Hafidz Triantoro Aji
Published: April 2024

The main problem in organizations is ineffective communication. What we don't realize is how many organizational problems are getting more and more complicated day by day, especially human problems themselves which continue to be the main challenges that every management device must face. Important points in behavior in an organization with all the motives and desires to be achieved must be understood broadly and deeply to achieve excellent service. There are some employees who do not communicate well, which can make the service at the agency less than satisfactory. The aim of this community service activity is that participants are able to practice communication in providing excellent service. Method of community service by means of lectures, discussions and excellent service practices. As a result of this training, participants were able to practice organizational communication in excellent service with a score of 92.80.
Efforts to stimulate PWMD patients through psychotherapy based on media craft activities
Authors: Wahyuningsih Sri , Misnadin Misnadin , Andini Fadia Nur , Putri V Safira Uzma , Ardiansyach Fikri Haykal , Asmarani Linda Fitro , Afni Shinta Nur
Published: April 2024

People with mental disorders often face health challenges and are at risk of social isolation, highlighting the importance of appropriate treatment to enhance their quality of life. The objective of this initiative is to improve the quality of life and foster independence among patients with mental disorders (ODGJ) through psychotherapy in the form of handicraft activities. The program is conducted collaboratively by the community service team and the Omben Sampang Community Health Center team. It involves providing hands-on training and direct guidance to ODGJ patients in creating tote bag paintings and shibori batik. As a result of this activity, ODGJ patients exhibit positive developments in both their quality of life and their ability to engage in daily activities independently. These outcomes serve as a foundation for the development of effective treatment programs for individuals with mental disorders.
Counseling on making dragon fruit skin ginger powder drink 'JAKUNA'
Authors: Dewi Sinta Ratna , Putri Siti Juliana , Mawarni Iga , Yanti Evi , Adelia Alda
Published: April 2024

Dragon fruit skin ginger powder drink is a nutritious beverage that combines the health benefits of ginger and dragon fruit. This blend results in a drink packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and other essential nutrients. Ginger is renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties and immune-boosting effects, while dragon fruit is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidant compounds. The objective of this initiative is to promote the utilization of red ginger and dragon fruit peel in creating processed healthy beverages. It aims to enhance community knowledge and skills in transforming ginger and dragon fruit peel into nutritious drinks, as well as to create entrepreneurial opportunities within the community. The approach involves providing counseling sessions. As a result of this activity, there has been an emergence of ideas and motivation in producing JAKUNA instant powder drinks, following increased training subsequent to counseling on the production of such beverages.
Maximizing public service through a humanistic communication approach
Authors: Fitri Ainal , Husna Asmaul , Fahrimal Yuhdi , Syam Futri
Published: April 2024

Optimal public service by an institution is closely tied to effective communication practices. However, at the West Aceh Police, the desire to maximize public services is impeded by communication problems between police officers and the public during service provision. This issue has prompted community service activities aimed at enhancing public services by improving communication skills, particularly through a humanistic approach. The training involved 30 members of the West Aceh Police and utilized various methods such as lectures, discussions, basic communication techniques training, and public speaking exercises. The objective was to identify communication shortcomings in service provision, evaluate them based on participants' experiences, and rectify them to enhance performance. Results revealed that participants frequently encountered communication failures with the public and had yet to fully implement a humanistic communication approach. However, the training significantly improved participants' ability to analyze and reflect on communication failures, empowering them to devise their own solutions.
Oyster mushroom baglog crushing machine to support a circular economy in the Omah Jamur Ungaran
Authors: Islahudin Nur , Suprijono Herwin , Yusianto Rindra , Arifin Zaenal , Alhakiim Salsabiila Zaiima , Normasari Vivi
Published: April 2024

Omah Jamur Ungaran is one of the businesses engaged in oyster mushroom cultivation, facing challenges with the waste from the oyster mushroom cultivation process. Baglog waste can be crushed using a baglog crusher machine, which separates the growing medium from its packaging. The aim of this community service project is to provide a solution by creating a baglog crusher machine to enhance production capacity and improve the efficiency of the process. This project has resulted in a baglog crusher machine designed to crush baglog waste, which can then be used to produce processed products such as briquettes. The machine is powered by an electric motor, thereby increasing the efficiency of the baglog waste crushing process.
Education on detection of dangerous additives in foods for elementary school students in Bogor
Authors: Mulatsari Esti , Pratami Diah Kartika , Sari Intan Permata , Mumpuni Esti , Kholilah Anisah , Zahiroh Alifah Wardah , Ayu Roro Dyah , Queeny Safi La'rosa Linson , Handayani Rizqya Cahya , Chourinisa Widiya , Taqwa Iqbal Ananda , Salsabila Nadira Zahra
Published: April 2024

Elementary school children generally start to be able to choose the foods they want. However, when selecting foods, they tend to choose visually appealing, inexpensive, and easily accessible foods without considering their nutritional content. This makes elementary school children vulnerable to health problems due to unhealthy snacks. The aim of this community service activity is to increase students' knowledge about dangerous snacks and how to detect them, provide examples of healthy alternatives from medicinal plants, and practice making food and drinks from medicinal plants. This educational activity is conducted at Athalla Cendekia Elementary School in Bogor. The method used in this community service activity is delivering materials and practicing the detection of additives such as rhodamine-b, formalin, and borax in several snack food samples around the school. Some of the snack foods tested include sausages, meatballs, sauces, fried tofu, fried meatballs, jelly, and sweetened condensed milk. Testing is carried out using reagent kits, and all 6th-grade students (25 students) are actively involved in the implementation process. Food and drink processing are conducted through direct practice in the manufacturing process and direct practice in the planting process of medicinal plants. The results of the activity show that the training proceeds attractively, with each child recording the test results in a testing booklet and being able to present the test results. Some foods tested positive for containing formalin, while some tested negative. With this education and training on detecting additives, students' knowledge increases as they can identify the types of foods containing harmful additives in the tested samples.
Participation in monitoring the 2024 election through election monitoring agencies
Authors: Mahyudin Mahyudin , Suherman Ansar , Sa'ban L.M. Azhar , Wijaya Andy Arya Maulana , Maulana Harry Fajar , Rahim Abdul , Satria Eko , Ajhar Rahmatul
Published: April 2024

Election observers, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Muhammadiyah University of Buton, accredited as an election monitoring institution in Baubau City. The purpose of this election monitoring activity is to ensure that the general election runs smoothly. The method used in this activity is coordination and supervision. The result of this service is that the February 14 2024 voting will not only be a busy time for election participants and election organizers. Election monitoring institutions are also busy with consolidation and training agendas for preparation before going into the field to monitor election implementation. The work of election observers is not only during voting at polling stations. Election observers begin to supervise the election process from the moment the election stage begins. Observers ensure that election organizers carry out all stages and schedules according to what has been determined. Meanwhile, during voting, observers supervise the implementation of voting from the time the polling station opens until it closes. Monitoring is carried out, among other things, regarding voting procedures, vote recapitulation results, including recording findings of suspected fraud, such as money politics and intimidation of voters.
Empowering educators through STEM and local wisdom-infused learning with lesson study at SMAIT Al-Fityan Kubu Raya
Authors: Kurniasih Dedeh , Kurniati Tuti , Baihaqie Arya Girald , Oktaviyanti Elsi
Published: April 2024

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is an approach to learning in schools, including SMAIT Al-Fityan Kubu Raya. However, the school faces challenges in implementing STEM due to a lack of understanding and experience among teachers and the utilization of local wisdom. This community service program aims to assist SMAIT Al-Fityan Kubu Raya in designing STEM-based learning by integrating local wisdom through lesson study. The method used consists of four stages: 1) preparation, 2) socialization, 3) training and guidance for implementation, and 4) monitoring and evaluation. The results obtained from this program indicate that: 1) 92% consider STEM as something new, 2) 80% find the material easy to understand, 3) 75% believe there is suitability and interest among teachers in applying local wisdom-based STEM, and 4) 67% of teachers feel they are not yet able to implement STEM in their teaching. Participant understanding levels fall into the very good category with an N-Gain of 0.83. Therefore, the lesson study approach can enhance teachers' skills in designing and implementing chemistry learning by integrating STEM with local wisdom from West Kalimantan.
Modeling of Accelerated Hardening of Self-Compacting Concrete by Methods of Mathematical Experiment Planning
Authors: KASTORNYKH L.I. , GIKALO M.A. , KAKLYUGIN A.V. , SEREBRYANAYA I.A. , KUZMENKO D.V.
Published: April 2024

Modeling of Accelerated Hardening of Self-Compacting Concrete by Methods of Mathematical Experiment Planning methods of mathematical planning of the experiment makes it possible to comprehensively assess the influence of prescription and technological factors on the strength characteristics of heat-treated self-sealing concrete. It was found that for the studied self-sealing concrete on sulfate-resistant Portland cement, the holding time before applying the coolant should be 4.8 hours, and the maximum heating temperature of concrete should not exceed 48оC.
Tasks and Prospects for the Development of the Russian Construction Industry
Authors: Shembakov V.A.
Published: April 2024

The main requirements for modern housing are accessibility, quality and aesthetics. In construction, new requirements arise for the technology of manufacturing structures: a free layout with a ceiling height of 2.7 m or more; column pitch of 6 m or more; ceiling height of the first floor up to 8 m; a high degree of factory readiness and architectural aesthetics of the exterior walls. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure a reduction in the weight of structures per 1 m2 of building area and an increase in installation speed. All these requirements can be fulfilled by the Recon technology, known in the practice of the construction industry in Russia and neighboring countries, which produces pre-stressed floor slabs up to 7.65 m long and unstressed floor slabs up to 7.2 m or more; efficiency structures, internal walls (IW) and external walls (EW) on universal stands 3.6; 4; 5.2 m х 60, 90, 120, 128 m in automatic mode, starting with laying concrete using targeted feeding, automatic vibration of the stand surface, grout of the upper surface and automatic heating of the stand. It is important to note that during the hydration of cement stone, the concrete laid on a universal stand does not move either horizontally or vertically, thereby ensuring high quality and density of the product.
On the Mechanism of Destruction and Oxidation of Starch for the Production of Plasterboard Sheets (PBS)
Authors: ARASLANKIN S.V. , SHCHANKIN M.V. , BURYANOV A.F.
Published: April 2024

The technological process of PBS production requires careful control of the phase composition of the gypsum binder used, as well as compliance with the drying modes of the sheets. This is necessary in order to ensure the adhesion of the gypsum core to the cardboard and, as a result, to give the sheets the required mechanical and physical properties. The use of various kinds of modified starches in the production technology of PBS makes it possible to achieve the required adhesion with fluctuations in the phase composition of the binder and deviations in the drying mode of products. Considering this, it becomes obvious that the characteristics of modified starches have a significant effect on the quality of PBS. The study of existing standards regulating the quality indicators of starch derivatives showed the absence of parameters reflecting the effectiveness of their use in the production technology of PBS. In this paper, the structural features of the most widely used types of modified starch are considered. The paper summarizes information about the mechanism of adhesion of the gypsum core to cardboard, the factors influencing this process, the mechanisms of starch destruction and oxidation, and also offers a list of quality indicators of starch derivatives and the requirements for them. It is shown that the effectiveness of the use of modified starches in the production of PBS is achieved by regulating the direction and depth of the processes of destruction and oxidation.
The Contact Angles of Quartz and Caustic Dolomite Powders after Mechano-Magnetic Treatment
Authors: IBRAGIMOV R.A. , KOROLEV E.V. , BIKAEVA Yu.V. , LARIONOV I.S.
Published: April 2024

The determination of the surface free energy (SFE) is currently achieved using an instrumental method, one of which is «sessile drop». The surface free energy of quartz and caustic dolomite powders was defined before and after mechano-magnetic activation in the Vortex layer device. Free surface energy was identified by the well-known models proposed by the Owens–Wendt–Rabel–Kaelble (OWRK) and Van Oss–Chaudhury–Good (VOCG). The determination of the surface free energy (SFE) based on the presented model provides a good convergence: due to experimental assumptions, the deviation in calculation results is 14–16%. It was shown that mechano-magnetic treatment increased the adhesion of quartz powder by 86% (from 73 to 136 J/m2) and caustic dolomite by 217% (from 884 to 2800 J/m2). The mechano-magnetic treatment of study materials can significantly improve the interaction of the liquid with solid. This is evident from comparison of two attributes: the amount of change of specific interphase surface energy of a solid at the boundary with the gas per to change of specific surface of the powder and the change in the cosine of contact wetting angle per to a change in specific surface of the powder. This means the first value that represents the intensity of the interaction between liquids and solids multiplу greater than an integral characteristic of the interaction at the boundary of three phases. Such changes in geometric characteristics and surface properties are effective factors in structure formation control, especially hydration hardening.
Acid fluoride in ceramic material production
Authors: Anikanova L. A.
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The aim of this work is to develop fluorine anhydrite-based ceramic materials and engineering concept for their production and identify the conditions for the ceramic body formation and strength improvement.Methodology/approach: Acid fluoride without aditional processing and ash from thermal power plants are used in the experiment. Sodium silicate solution and the aluminum powder are introduced in the melt for the mullite formation. The phase composition is investigated on a Shimadzu XRD-6000 Diffractometer. Clay is dried to prepare the mixture and then it is ground in a jaw breaker and co-milled with the specific amount of acid fluoride.Research findings: Granular and piece ceramic wall materials with the required properties are obtained. Drying and firing conditions and the main performance characteristics are determined herein.Practical implications: Construction and technical characteristics of acid fluoride are detected for the ceramic material production, the proposed methods can be used for ceramics modification, allowing to reduce expenditures per unit of output for mineral raw materials.Originality: Process conditions are determined for the ceramics production, and dependencies are suggested to control the composition and properties of granular and piece ceramic wall materials.