bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CONVERGENCES AND DIVERGENCES IN INDIA AND AUSTRALIA’S MARITIME SECURITY POLICIES TOWARDS THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION
Authors: Ta Thi Tieu Nhat , Nguyen Thanh Long , Nguyen Cao Bao Ngoc
Published: February 2025

Abstract: Maritime trade routes within the Indo-Pacific region, a central artery for global trade and geostrategic interests, are witnessing increased maritime security challenges, including inter-state disputes, arms proliferation, terrorist acts, smuggling, piracy, and climate change. Nations in the region have significantly adjusted their maritime security policies in recent years. This article aims to analyze the similarities and differences in the maritime security policies of India and Australia, two key nations that shape the region’s security structure. Marked by a changing geopolitical landscape, India and Australia are enhancing their capabilities, modernizing their naval forces, strengthening maritime cooperation with allies and partners, and promoting a rules-based maritime order. However, the article also demonstrates that the different geostrategic visions, relationships with major powers, and varying capacities of India and Australia lead to differences in their maritime security policies. The article provides prospects on how India and Australia can contribute to the maritime security of the Indo-Pacific region.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT IN WRITING LESSONS FOR NON-ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS USING TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING
Authors: Vo Thi Hong Le , Tran Xuan Trang , Chowdhury Raqib
Published: February 2025

Abstract: Writing skills have always been perceived as difficult for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in higher education. Studies (Vo, 2021; Huang, 2018; Zhang, 2016) have found that EFL students often commence tertiary education with an elementary level of English, which contributes to these challenges. In addition, a lack of confidence in writing results in demotivation in learning English. In line with recent empirical scholarship on EFL, Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT) is proposed as an effective approach that facilitates both the teaching of communicative skills and engagement through the use of the target language and tasks in an authentic and context-sensitive manner for EFL. Specifically, this study critically explores how adapting such a teaching method can help teachers and students nurture and improve their writing skills in English. Drawing on a quasi-experimental design involving 60 learners, it examines the extent to which TBLT can help improve writing skills for non-English major students at a Vietnamese university. The findings indicate that the implementation of TBLT tasks in writing lessons resulted in significant improvements in students’ writing performance. The study discusses participants’ statements in the experiment to better understand the perceptions of the effectiveness of this pedagogical approach.
TRANSNATIONAL AFFINITY AND THE DECISION TO STUDY ABROAD OF VIETNAMESE STUDENTS: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY
Authors: Nguyen Thanh Ha , Nguyen Huong Lam Quynh
Published: February 2025

Abstract: Transnationality usually refers to the ties and interactions that connect people and institutions across national borders and has often been studied in the context of migration. However, globalization and the movement of people and ideas, media and goods have allowed transnational ties to be formed, maintained, and developed even before people leave their own country. This qualitative study explores transnational affinity between students and their potential destinations for studying abroad. Through narrative inquiry, the study tells the stories of four young Vietnamese people who developed connections with a foreign country and interrogates the role this emotional bond plays in their choice of destination for overseas education. Analysis reveals the complex and multi-faceted way in which transnational affinity emerges and functions. Foreign language education, media exposure, and personal recommendations help shape emotional connections to a foreign country. Joy acts as both an entry point and a reinforcing mechanism in this process. In addition, transnational affinity entails identity work: the growing ability to visualize oneself in the foreign country as images of the place becomes intertwined with the vision of one’s possible self.
A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF U.S. FAMOUS PEOPLE’S TWEETS ON THE OVERTURN OF ROE V. WADE (1973)
Authors: Vu Thi Hoang Mai , Nguyen Trang Linh
Published: February 2025

Abstract: The overturn of Roe v. Wade (1973) in 2022 has triggered a rally as to abortion rights in the States, flooding both the news, online discussions and debates. On the day of the decision, 80 U.S. famous people instantly reacted through their tweets. This paper qualitatively analyzed these tweets using Fairclough’s CDA framework. Three prominent patterns were found regarding these people’s political ideologies on abortion rights. First, the sole pro-life tweeter maintained that pro-choice were only hypocrites, and the constitution text was the most legitimate reference for the Supreme Court’s work. Second, the other 79 tweeters’ ideologies were identified as convergent in that: (1) pro-life was grounded in blind religious faith and filled with conservative hegemony; (2) anti-abortion was associated with resistance to democracy, justice and social progress; (3) voting for the Democratic would be the solution to the problem; and (4) the celebrities’ advocacy of pro-choice was righteous. Third, the representation of pro-choice ideologies among these 79 tweeters were found to be differentiated due to the tweeters’ various backgrounds and expertise. Many tweets also used paradoxical argumentation such as the idea of democracy that excluded pro-life individuals. The discussion of the research findings suggested that the participants’ short expressions on Twitter not only proved ineffective for compelling social mobilization in such a case like this but also reinforced polarization as the mediated perspectives overtly showed intolerance.
ENGLISH MISSION STATEMENTS OF VIETNAMESE TERTIARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: AN ANALYSIS OF LOGICAL MEANING
Authors: Nguyen Thi Minh Tam
Published: February 2025

Abstract: A mission statement serves as an organisation’s guiding declaration, defining its core purpose and the fundamental reasons for its existence (Komives, Lucas, & McMahon, 1998). By addressing the questions “What are we going to do?” “How?” and “For whom?”, a tertiary education institution’s mission statement communicates its core roles and functions to stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students and their families, industries, and the general public. Generally, mission statements are often concise and typically constructed with clauses linked by specific logical dependency relations, which indicate whether clauses are presented as equally important or if one depends on another, and logico-semantic relations, which demonstrate how the clauses are semantically connected. In this study, the English mission statements of 106 two-cycle accredited tertiary education institutions in Vietnam were investigated. The analytical framework was based on Systemic Functional Linguistics, with the focus on the logical meaning and the systems to realise it. The findings showed the dominance of parataxis and expansion, especially extension. The analysis of the multilayer of meaning in the mission statements revealed intriguing insights into how tertiary education institutions in Vietnam showcase their roles, functions, identity and status to the stakeholders, and revealed how certain tasks and objectives might be prioritised through the use of clause complexing strategies.
Narrative procedure of moral and political deliberation
Authors:   , Lukić Vladimir
Published: February 2025

The project Narrative Procedure of Moral and Political Deliberation aims to reconcile key tensions in moral and political philosophy, particularly between communitarianism and liberalism, the good versus the right, and historicism versus formal reasoning. Instead of attempting a direct resolution of the communitarian-liberal divide, this work proposes a middle ground that integrates these perspectives through a theory which is called narrative constructivism. Narrative constructivism combines two key principles: the social narrativity thesis and the psychological narrativity thesis, principles found in the communitarian framework. The social narrativity thesis holds that individuals’ beliefs, values, and attitudes are embedded within societal narratives, while the psychological narrativity thesis suggests that self-identity is constructed narratively within social contexts. This dual framework enables a substantial understanding of moral and political deliberation. Incorporating constructivist principles, this theory gains the formal element to supplement the substantial one. By co-opting concepts such as reason, reason-giving procedure, and reasonableness, this thesis attains a normative direction, as well as the mentioned formal one. The project ultimately argues that narrative constructivism offers a robust foundation for moral and political discourse, bridging substantial philosophical divides by integrating narrative depth with formal reason-based procedures.
Capacitive wireless power transfer : a matter of materials
Authors:   , Lecluyse Cédric
Published: February 2025

Wireless power transfer offers the end-user advantages such as improved user convenience, reduced wear and tear and aesthetics. For applications ranging from consumer electronics to heavy duty autonomous guided vehicles, two types of near-field coupling can be used: magnetic fields (inductive coupling) or electric fields (capacitive coupling). This thesis focuses on the capacitive coupling, in particular transfer through solid materials. The mayor challenge in capacitive wireless power transfer is to achieve a sufficient power density in spite of the low coupling capacitance. In current literature, the coupling is described by an ideal pi model, where losses in the medium and its frequency-dependent permittivity are not considered. While this model may be sound for air, it does not hold for solid media. This thesis leverages the common pi model, considering the dielectric frequencydependent properties of media. To obtain this dielectric properties, an experimental set-up is realized. This set-up can automatically perform measurements over distances from 1 mm to 300 mm for frequencies between 100 kHz and 20 MHz. Furthermore, measurement data is incorporated into an optimized design of a capacitive wireless power system. Based on analytical calculations, a demonstrator is constructed with the aim of transferring more than 100 W across distances from 1 mm to 10 mm through air and the following solid materials: epratal, PTFE, epratex. The demonstrator is actually capable of transmitting 180 W through air over a distance of 2 mm with a system efficiency of 61.7%. By comparison, a power transfer of 160 W is achieved through 2 mm thick epratal with an efficiency of 75.7%. From the simulations and measurements in this dissertation, it can be concluded that epratal has a beneficial impact on capacitive wireless power transfer. The losses that occur in the solid medium are secondary to the losses in external components such as the inductors used for the compensation networks.
Green Innovation from Nusantara: Economic and Environmental Potential of Bambu Betung and Kayu Ori-Based Tableware
Authors: Kusumaningtyas Menur , Rahayu Sri
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This paper explores the potential of Bambusa Betung (bamboo) and Kayu Ori (local wood) as sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives in the production of consumer goods, with a specific focus on disposable tableware and eco-friendly utensils.Methods: Using a case study approach, the research examines the production processes, market acceptance, and environmental impact of these materials within Indonesia's growing green economy.Results: The study highlights local businesses and industries successfully integrated bamboo and Kayu Ori, demonstrating how these materials offer significant advantages in terms of reducing carbon emissions, minimizing plastic waste, and supporting the principles of the circular economy. The research also delves into the role of innovation in enhancing the durability and functionality of bamboo and wood products, exploring their diverse applications in packaging, cutlery, and other biodegradable items. As the demand for sustainable products increases globally, the use of these materials offers a viable solution for reducing environmental harm while providing local businesses with opportunities to tap into eco-conscious markets.Conclusions: The study reveals that incorporating bamboo and Kayu Ori into production processes not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also presents considerable economic benefits for local communities. By fostering a green economy, these materials provide a means for small and medium enterprises to thrive while promoting social responsibility. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations to enhance production, scalability, reduce production costs, and encouraging broader adoption in both local and international markets, ultimately facilitating the transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy in the Nusantara region.
Data Warehouse Analysis and Design Based on Student Data Mapping
Authors: Puput Dani Prasetyo Adi  , Abidin Uun
Published: February 2025

A data warehouse is a method used to store large amounts of data and be used as a consideration in making decisions. Every year, SMK YPT 2 Purbalingga still documents student data manually and does not use computers, making it difficult for the school to analyze data from students to support decision making. Based on this, the author collected primary data on the growth in the number of student data from SMK YPT 2 Purbalingga. The primary data collection includes the number of students per class, religion, gender, age, interests, class level and year of class which are entered into the database, then the data is processed into graphic form so that information, reports and multidimensional analysis can be carried out which can be carried out. assist the school in making policies based on data generated by its students.
Port Knock Method and RST Cookies
Authors: Darmono Darmono , Parenreng Jumadi Mabe
Published: February 2025

The increase in online-based services makes a security system for server computers increasingly needed. A server computer is a device that must always be available to be accessed anytime and anywhere. Some of the security systems needed for server computers include security for ssh port access for remote server access needs and a security system to protect servers from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks which can make the server down and completely inaccessible. In this study, a security system is proposed for a server computer with the Linux UbuntuOS operating system on a port 22 secure shell(ssh) access system using the port knock method and a security system to prevent Denial of Service (DoS) attacks on the server computers using the RST Cookies method. The simulation results from the port 22 Secure Shell (SSH) access experiment for the server computer can work well where port 22 Secure Shell(SSH) will remain closed and cannot be accessed carelessly except by accessing several ports first according to predefined port knocking rules. , the implementation of a security system with the RST Cookies method works very well to prevent Denial of Service (DoS) attacks and can still keep the server accessible with a good response time of under 1 ms.
DANA User Review Sentiment Analysis with Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Mohammad Reza Faisal  , Cahaya ramadani Nevita , Rizal Dwi Prayogo
Published: February 2025

In the current digital age, digital financial platforms like DANA have gained significant popularity, playing a crucial role in simplifying transactions and financial management. User feedback on platforms such as Google Playstore provides valuable insights into user satisfaction and service perception. This study focuses on performing sentiment analysis on DANA app reviews using three common classification algorithms: Naive Bayes, Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Random Forest. The research process includes gathering review data from Google Playstore, labeling, data preprocessing, and applying sentiment analysis with the Naive Bayes, SVM, and Random Forest algorithms. The findings reveal that out of 4,329 user reviews, the majority showed neutral sentiment (1,429 reviews), followed by positive sentiment (1,309 reviews) and negative sentiment (1,328 reviews). The Random Forest algorithm delivered the highest accuracy at 94%, with SVM achieving 93%, and Naive Bayes 76%. In terms of computation time, Random Forest exhibited strong performance, completing in 29.25 seconds (training time: 29 seconds, prediction time: 0.25 seconds).
La restauración ecológica y gobernanza ambiental en Chile:
perspectivas, desafíos y oportunidades de mejora
Authors: Pavez Torrealba, Felipe Pavez Torrealba, Felipe
Published: February 2025

Instrumentos de gobernanza pública, Presente y futuro reúne una reflexión académica plural y multidimensional sobre los desafíos de la gobernanza en un mundo cada vez más interconectado e interdependiente. Esta obra es fruto del Seminario Internacional de Jóvenes Investigadores, realizado en la Universidad de Salamanca, que sirvió como punto de encuentro para académicos y profesionales del campo. El libro explora cómo los instrumentos de gobernanza deben evolucionar para enfrentar problemas contemporáneos que, tradicionalmente, se han abordado desde perspectivas parciales —el mercado, el Estado o la esfera privada— y que hoy exigen un enfoque integral e interdisciplinario. Temas como la sostenibilidad ambiental, la lucha contra la corrupción, el fortalecimiento institucional y la desigualdad son analizados desde una óptica que privilegia la centralidad de la persona, concebida como un ser entrelazado con los demás y capaz de construir soluciones colectivas y virtuosas. En un contexto global marcado por la fragmentación y los desafíos complejos, esta obra subraya la importancia de combinar diagnóstico, ética y acción. Su relevancia radica en ofrecer herramientas conceptuales y prácticas para fortalecer la cooperación entre actores públicos y privados, promoviendo una gobernanza democrática que equilibre las dimensiones individuales, sociales y ambientales. Un aporte fundamental para quienes buscan construir un futuro más justo y sostenible.
Gobierno abierto subnacional: balance de la política pública
de transparencia del municipio de Bucaramanga, Colombia
Authors: Pardo Uribe, Miguel Jesús Pardo Uribe, Miguel Jesús
Published: February 2025

Instrumentos de gobernanza pública, Presente y futuro reúne una reflexión académica plural y multidimensional sobre los desafíos de la gobernanza en un mundo cada vez más interconectado e interdependiente. Esta obra es fruto del Seminario Internacional de Jóvenes Investigadores, realizado en la Universidad de Salamanca, que sirvió como punto de encuentro para académicos y profesionales del campo. El libro explora cómo los instrumentos de gobernanza deben evolucionar para enfrentar problemas contemporáneos que, tradicionalmente, se han abordado desde perspectivas parciales —el mercado, el Estado o la esfera privada— y que hoy exigen un enfoque integral e interdisciplinario. Temas como la sostenibilidad ambiental, la lucha contra la corrupción, el fortalecimiento institucional y la desigualdad son analizados desde una óptica que privilegia la centralidad de la persona, concebida como un ser entrelazado con los demás y capaz de construir soluciones colectivas y virtuosas. En un contexto global marcado por la fragmentación y los desafíos complejos, esta obra subraya la importancia de combinar diagnóstico, ética y acción. Su relevancia radica en ofrecer herramientas conceptuales y prácticas para fortalecer la cooperación entre actores públicos y privados, promoviendo una gobernanza democrática que equilibre las dimensiones individuales, sociales y ambientales. Un aporte fundamental para quienes buscan construir un futuro más justo y sostenible.
Metodología Cualitativa en la investigación urbanística: La consulta a expertos
Authors: Peralta Arias José Jorge
Published: February 2025

Este trabajo surge de un proyecto de investigación más amplio relacionado con la insostenibilidad en la periferia espontánea de las ciudades latinoamericanas de escala intermedia; frente a lo cual, se plantea una propuesta metodológica cualitativa que soporta un sistema de indicadores referenciales con visión de desarrollo sostenible, como una alternativa para el mejoramiento de estas zonas de la ciudad. En este marco se propone a la consulta a expertos como una opción de validación de los resultados obtenidos y, se utiliza la entrevista como técnica para lograrlo. Para esto, el trabajo se estructura en tres partes: i) análisis bibliográfico de la información existente sobre la investigación cualitativa y la utilización de la entrevista en el proceso de la investigación científica; ii) síntesis de la experiencia de la aplicación del método de la consulta a expertos en un caso práctico de análisis urbano denominado modelo UBS y, iii) una recopilación de resultados que conducen a la reflexión sobre la validez y confiabilidad de este método cualitativo en el ámbito del urbanismo sostenible.
Examining Institutional Preparedness in Handling Malaria: A Case Study of Mwinilunga District, Zambia
Authors: Chewe Ernest
Published: February 2025

The main purpose of this study was to examine institutional preparedness in handling malaria control in Mwinilunga District of Zambia. It was guided by the following objectives, which were to identify the challenges faced by public health institutions in implementing effective malaria prevention and control measures. To assess the capacity and preparedness of health institutions to respond to malaria outbreaks, including resource availability, staff training, and surveillance systems. To analyse the role of community engagement and behavioural practices in influencing the success of malaria prevention efforts in Mwinilunga District. The study employed a case study design. A total sample of 50 respondents were sampled using probability sampling by purposive sampling method. Semi-structured questionnaires and key-informant interviews were used for data collection. The collected data was analysed in form of descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of Microsoft Word and Excel. From the research findings, the study highlighted significant gaps in the preparedness and effectiveness of health institutions in Mwinilunga District to manage malaria outbreaks. Addressing these gaps through enhanced training, better resource allocation, and robust surveillance systems is essential for reducing malaria incidence. Engaging the community through culturally relevant education and communication strategies is also crucial for fostering preventive behaviours and improving health outcomes. Strengthening these areas will not only control malaria more effectively but also contribute to the overall improvement of public health in the district. The study recommends that, allocate more resources to ensure the adequate supply of ITNs, RDTs, and antimalarial drugs. This funding should also support training programs, infrastructure improvements, and the establishment of robust surveillance systems, Establish and maintain comprehensive malaria surveillance systems to enable early detection and timely response to outbreaks. This includes improving data collection, analysis, and reporting mechanisms within health institutions. Implement regular evaluations of healthcare workers to identify training needs and improve service delivery. Feedback from these evaluations should be used to inform training programs and support professional development. Expand health education programs using culturally sensitive communication strategies to improve the uptake of malaria prevention measures. Engage local leaders and use local languages to enhance the effectiveness of health education initiatives.
Overcoming Communication Barriers and Building Facilitative Patterns for Learners with Disabilities in Self-Contained Classes
Authors: Marinduque Katherine Kay T. , Marquez Melinda F.
Published: February 2025

This study explored facilitative patterns in overcoming communication barriers among learners with disabilities in self-contained classes in public elementary schools in the Division of Rizal during the School Year 2023-2024. The researcher used a descriptive research design, using a questionnaire as the primary research instrument, distributed to 100 special education teachers from a population of 134 special education teachers handling self-contained classes as respondents. The study revealed that the distribution of respondents in terms of sex is fair enough, with most of them in the age range of 30-39, with 1-10 years in service as special education teachers, not yet pursuing a higher level in the field of special Education and mainly attended 1-5 seminars in special Education. The teachers in special education “Sometimes Observed” that speech and language difficulties, sensory impairments, behavioral barriers, emotional barriers, and cognitive barriers are the communication barriers faced by learners with disabilities in self-contained classes. The findings also showed that the teachers in special education “Sometimes Observed” that utilization of AAC tools, differentiated instruction, structured teaching strategy, modeling and role-playing, and group or peer-assisted learning strategy are the facilitative patterns implemented by the teachers in overcoming communication barriers faced by learners with disabilities in self-contained classes. There is no significant difference in the communication barriers faced by the learners with disabilities in self-contained classes and the facilitative patterns implemented by the teachers with a computed p-value of 0.348 greater than 0.05 confidence level as a basis for accepting the null hypothesis. There are significant differences in the facilitative patterns implemented by the teachers in overcoming communication barriers faced by the learners with disabilities in self-contained classes according to sex, years in service as a special education teacher, highest educational attainment, and the number of seminars attended in Special Education but not with age.
SEMANA LIXO ZERO EM UM PEQUENO MUNICÍPIO: IMPACTOS E APRENDIZADOS
Authors: Rosa Vanessa Pacheco da , Rodrigues Mariana Barrozo
Published: February 2025

The Zero Waste Week in Jaguaruna was a milestone in community mobilization for sustainability. With activities such as lectures, collection of recyclables and electronics, a sustainability fair, and challenges for schools and businesses, the event engaged over 100 people and resulted in the collection of more than 1,400 kg of waste. The initiative demonstrated the positive impact of environmental education and the circular economy in small municipalities, encouraging more sustainable practices among residents and businesses.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UMA PCB PARA UM CLP BASEADO NO PIC16F877A DESTINADO A APLICAÇÕES DIDÁTICAS E INDUSTRIAIS
Authors: Guerche Felipe Delduque , Oliveira Marcos Vinicius Alves De
Published: February 2025

Resumo: Este trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento de uma placa de circuito impresso (PCB) funcional para um Controlador Lógico Programável (CLP) baseado no microcontrolador PIC16F877A, com aplicações voltadas tanto para o ambiente didático quanto para a automação industrial. O projeto complementa um estudo anterior, no qual foi desenvolvido um protótipo simulado do mesmo CLP utilizando o software SimulIDE. A PCB foi projetada no Fusion 360, incorporando melhorias como a redefinição das portas do microcontrolador, a adição de um cristal de clock externo, um regulador de tensão linear e bornes de conexão com três terminais (sinal, 24V e terra) para cada entrada e saída. O sistema inclui entradas e saídas digitais, optoacopladores para o isolamento elétrico, relés para acionamento de atuadores e LEDs indicadores para monitoramento visual. O objetivo principal deste trabalho é proporcionar uma solução prática, modular e de baixo custo para a implementação de sistemas automatizados em ambientes educacionais e industriais.
Cognitive and Emotional Impact of Caregiving: Exploring Stress and Attention in Mothers of Children with Developmental
Authors: Ashifa K.M.
Published: February 2025

The paper has shown that chronic stress and anxiety can have a detrimental effect on cognitive capacity. Attention is a crucial cognitive skill that is necessary in many situations, whether they are related to work or personal life. The brain networks that are responsible for alertness, executive function, and orientation are all vulnerable to the harmful effects of long-term exposure to stress. This study aims to examine the impact of persistent psychosocial stress in real-world situations on a number of attention networks. The group that was stressed had quicker response times than the group that was not stressed, no matter what the aim and cue combinations were. Each side dealt with every situation with the same level of accuracy. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in any of the three measures that were used to evaluate attention networks. In the group that was stressed, a large positive association was discovered between the alerting and orienting networks, while a significant negative correlation was found between the two networks.
Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills Among Islamic High School Student Leaders Through Interactive Training Programs: A Case Study
Authors: Rizal Veranita , Riani Vina , Muhtadi Talif , Lestari Yeni , Francisca Sulistyorini Yoanna
Published: February 2025

Modern students need critical thinking to solve complex situations. This study examines interactive critical thinking training for SMAIT Darul Quran student leaders. Postgraduate students evaluated Pamulang University’s community service program using pre- and post-test evaluations and qualitative observations. New student council members received three days of training. The programs helped students solve problems and make decisions with theoretical presentations, group discussions, simulations, and games. The critical thinking paradigm was unusual because it included Islamic ideals like honesty, responsibility, and empathy. The study found that critical thinking scores increased from 65 to 85. Students learned reasoning, analysis, and problem-solving. Qualitative feedback reinforced interactive and contextual training for student involvement and skill application. Islamic teaching aligned with students’ cultural and spiritual framework, making it more relevant and accepted. 92% of students participated enthusiastically and collaboratively in group discussions and simulations. 95% said the leadership program was helpful. Teachers and facilitators said the curriculum improved participants’ decision-making and conflict resolution. This study advances educational leadership critical thinking research. Student leaders gain critical thinking through interactive learning, digital tools, and value-based education. Research might study how such training influences student leadership and school culture.
Isolation and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacterial Pathogens Causing Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
Authors:   College of Applied Medical Science Department of Clinical Laboratories, Al-Maamouri Zainab Mohsin , Al-saadi Hassan Ali Hussein ,   College of applied medical science /clinical laboratory department
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to isolate bacteria from children infected with upper and lower respiratory bacterial infections and study antibiotic sensitivity patterns of isolated bacteria. This cross-sectional study involved 120 pediatric participants, 71 males and 49 females. Individuals were divided into three groups: severe, moderate, and mild, diagnosed by pediatricians. Acute infections of nose, throat, and larynx characterized upper respiratory infections; on other hand, chest pains, a protracted cough, copious sputum, dyspnea, fever, and weight loss were the hallmarks of lower respiratory infections. Pediatrics who were clinically suspected of having respiratory infections had their throat and sputum samples taken aseptically. The samples were then cultured in blood agar, MacConkey agar, and chocolate agar. Colony morphology and Gram stain were used to identify bacterial isolates, and biochemical testing was used to corroborate results. Agar disc diffusion method was used to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility profile. Results of the current study showed that lower respiratory tract infections (71.7%) are more prevalent in investigated children than upper respiratory tract infections (28.3%). Bacteria could cause severe respiratory diseases, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa 26 (21.6%) and Klebsiella pneumonia‏ 24 (20%), wheras strep. Pneumonia 18 (15%) and Haemophilus influenza 20 (21.6%) were more repeated bacteria associated with moderate respiratory diseases. However, in mild cases, Streptococcus pyogen is the most prevalent bacterium. Largest proportion (30%) of children who took part belonged to age group of 10–14 years, with 27.5% falling within 1-4 year category, 21.7% within the 5-9 year group, and 20.8% under the age of 1 year.
Developing a Methodology for IOT Load Distribution within Edge Computing
Authors:   University of Diyala, Mahdi Abdullah Farhan , Badr Aymen Mudheher ,   University of Diyala, Mishkhal Israa ,   Universiti Sains Malaysia
Published: February 2025

Optimizing task distribution and resource allocation becomes crucial with the exponential growth of IoT devices and the proliferation of edge computing. On the other hand, building such a flexible model about resources inside a heterogeneous climate is difficult. Also, the increasing demand for IoT services necessitated working to reduce the time delay by accomplishing successful load balancing. The objective of this study is to enhance load balancing by ensuring equitable allocation of resources among workloads, thereby enhancing Quality of Service (QOS) in cloud computing and minimizing processing time (PT), hence decreasing response time (RT). Our methodology presents a decentralized system with multiple agents that utilize the nodes in the edge and the cloud to distribute the workload caused by incoming tasks and the cost of performing those tasks. A collaborative model is followed to allocate the tasks to the resources to increase the utilization of available resources.
PENGARUH PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH (PAD), DANA ALOKASI UMUM (DAU), DAN DANA ALOKASI KHUSUS (DAK) TERHADAP TINGKAT KEMANDIRIAN KEUANGAN DAERAH
Authors: Fadillah Yulkhaq Muhammad Zidan , Amiranto J. B.
Published: February 2025

Otonomi daerah adalah kewenangan daerah otonom untuk mengatur dan   mengurus kepentingan masyarakat setempat menurut prakarsa sendiri berdasarkan aspirasi masyarakat sesuai dengan peraturan perundang-undangan (Suparmoko, 2002). Tujuan Otonomi daerah adalah untuk membuat daerah menjadi lebih mandiri sehingga mereka dapat bertindak sendiri tanpa bantuan dari pemerintah pusat. Pemerintah daerah harus memiliki dana yang berasal dari pendapatan mereka sendiri untuk melaksanakan pembangunan dan pembiayaan daerah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif yang mana mendapatkan data dari https://djpk.kemenkeu.go.id/. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pendapatan asli daerah, dana alokasi umum, dan dana alokasi khusus terhadap tingkat kemandirian keuangan daerah.
EFEKTIVITAS SOSIALISASI PERPAJAKAN TERHADAP KEPATUHAN PELAPORAN SPT TAHUNAN WAJIB PAJAK ORANG PRIBADI PADA KPP PRATAMA KISARAN
Authors: Nasution Indah Sari , Rahma Tri Inda Fadhila , Lubis Arnida Wahyuni
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Bentuk-bentuk dan Efektivitas Sosialisasi Perpajakan Kepatuhan Pelaporan SPT Tahunan Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi Pada KPP Pratama Kisaran. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif serta menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data dengan teknik wawancara, observasi dan teknik dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analasis data yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, yang kemudian dilakukan penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi dari data yang telah didapatkan, serta metode bersifat penjelasan dan keterangan pelengkap mengenai upaya sosialisasi dalam meningkatkan kepatuhan Wajib Pajak orang pribadi. Dari hasil penelitian serta data pendukung yang didapatkan, maka penulis menarik kesimpulan yaitu masih perlu dilakukan sosialisasi kepatuhan oleh KPP Pratama Kisaran terhadap wajib pajak orang pribadi dimana dengan sosialisasi diharapkan dapat berpengaruh positif terhadap kepatuhan Wajib Pajak. Sosialisasi perpajakan harus lebih ditingkatkan karena dapat dilihat dari hasil penelitian bahwa Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi terlapor tepat waktu masih tergolong rendah.
PENGARUH PERTUMBUHAN	PENJUALAN, STRUKTUR MODAL, DAN KEPUTUSAN INVESTASI TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR OTOMOTIF DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2020-2023
Authors: Bondan Husen , Pristiana Ulfi
Published: February 2025

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis dampak pertumbuhan penjualan, struktur modal, dan keputusan investasi terhadap nilai perusahaan pada perusahaan sektor otomotif yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) antara tahun 2020 dan 2023. Nilai perusahaan diukur dengan PBV berdasarkan rasio harga  dan mencerminkan bagaimana pasar menilai kinerja dan prospek perusahaan. Pendekatan ini menggunakan teori keuangan Brigham, yang menekankan hubungan antara keputusan keuangan, pertumbuhan, dan nilai pemegang saham. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan menggunakan teknik analisis regresi berganda. Data sekunder diperoleh dari laporan keuangan tahunan perusahaan yang dipublikasikan di BEI. Sampel penelitian dipilih menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Hasil survei menunjukkan bahwa pertumbuhan penjualan  (1) memiliki dampak positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan, dan pertumbuhan penjualan dapat meningkatkan kepercayaan investor terhadap prospek masa depan suatu perusahaan. (2) Struktur modal mempunyai pengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa beban utang yang lebih tinggi dapat meningkatkan risiko keuangan dan memperburuk persepsi investor. (3) Keputusan investasi mempunyai pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa alokasi modal yang efektif pada aset produktif akan meningkatkan kinerja dan daya saing perusahaan. Secara keseluruhan, penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya manajemen menjaga keseimbangan antara pertumbuhan laba, struktur modal yang optimal, dan keputusan investasi yang tepat untuk meningkatkan nilai pemegang saham. Temuan ini dimaksudkan untuk menjadi referensi bagi manajer keuangan di industri otomotif dan membantu investor dalam membuat keputusan investasi.
Abusive Feminism
Authors: Dixon Rosalind
Published: February 2025

The language of gender equality is increasingly popular worldwide. Yet, it is used both to advance women’s rights and justify the rollback of commitments to equality and democracy. This kind of “abusive feminism” is also arguably on the rise: would-be authoritarian actors today often attempt simultaneously to appeal both to conservative anti-feminist and feminist voters. In one breath, authoritarian actors condemn feminist ideas, and in the other, they selectively and opportunistically advance the language, if not substance, of women’s rights and ideas about women’s descriptive representation. This Article explores this phenomenon, and its prevalence in democracies under strain today—including in the United States, Europe, and Africa—as well as its logic and preconditions. In addition, it explores potential responses on the part of feminists and those committed to electoral democracy. Ultimately, the Article suggests, the safest defense against abusive feminism lies in a general shift toward greater human rights realism over formalism, together with a more careful, anti-essentialist approach on the part of feminist scholars and practitioners. But achieving this shift is likely to involve a range of real-world challenges.
NGHIÊN CỨU BỔ SUNG KỸ THUẬT NHÂN GIỐNG CÂY ĐƯỚC ĐÔI (Rhizophora apiculata Blume) TỪ TRỤ MẦM
Authors: Lê Văn Thành  , Hà Đình Long  , Phạm Ngọc Thành  , Tạ Văn Hân  , Trương Quang Trí  , Nguyễn Xuân Đài  , Hà Văn Năm  , Lê Đình Trường  , Nguyễn Út Nhỏ
Published: February 2025

Rừng ngập mặn có vai trò quan trọng trong phòng hộ, bảo vệ bờ biển, hạn chế tác hại do biến đổi khí hậu gây ra. Ở vùng ven biển Tây Nam bộ, Đước đôi là loài cây ngập mặn gây trồng chính. Kết quả nghiên cứu bổ sung một số kỹ thuật nhân giống Đước đôi từ trụ mầm cho thấy, bảo quản trụ mầm bằng biện pháp cho quả chín vào bao tải ngâm ở nơi luôn luôn bị ngập trong nước biển trong thời gian bảo quản lâu nhất là 27 ngày tương ứng với tỷ lệ trụ mầm nảy mầm cao nhất là 5,6%; để tỷ lệ nảy mầm của trụ mầm đạt > 85,0% thời gian bảo quản không để quá 9 ngày. Hỗn hợp ruột bầu gieo ươm với 90,0% bùn chặt lấy ở lớp mặt, sâu từ 0 - 20cm nơi ngập mặn + 9% phân hữu cơ vi sinh + 1% Supe lân cho cây con sinh trưởng ở thời điểm 12 tháng tuổi về Hvn đạt 56,7cm, D00 đạt 1,2cm vượt trội. Nồng độ chất điều hòa sinh trưởng IBA 1.500ppm cho sinh trưởng Hvn, D00, tỷ lệ nảy mầm của trụ mầm, số rễ và chiều dài rễ của cây con khi 12 tháng tuổi đạt cao nhất trên cả 3 loại trụ mầm là nguyên vẹn, phần ngọn và phần gốc trụ mầm cắt đôi.
LESSON LEARNT IN LAOS NATURAL FOREST RESTORATION POLICIES
Authors: Hoang Hoa  , BOUNITHIPHONH Chaloun , Đặng Quang Hưng
Published: February 2025

Laos owns a large natural forest area of ​​14.7 million hectares, accounting for 95% of the country's total forest area. Although there has been an apparent decline in forest area and quality since the 1940s, with the Government's exceptional attention to forest restoration with relevant policies and programs, Laos' forest cover has recorded significant growth, from 49% in 1982 to 58% in 2015 and 62% in 2019. With the quite similar natural conditions and forest developments of Laos and Vietnam, analysing policies and experiences in natural forest restoration of Laos is necessary to draw lessons learned not only for Laos but also for other nearby countries, including Vietnam. The ultimate goal is to develop natural forests sustainably and effectively for both countries.
NGHIÊN CỨU ĐẶC ĐIỂM PHÂN BỐ, SINH THÁI VÀ TÁI SINH CỦA GỤ LAU (Sindora tonkinensis A. Chev. Ex K. & S. S. Larsen) TẠI KHU DỰ TRỮ THIÊN NHIÊN ĐỘNG CHÂU - KHE NƯỚC TRONG, TỈNH QUẢNG BÌNH
Authors: Vũ Đức Bình , Nguyễn Hải Thành , Hoàng Văn Tuấn , Lê Công Định , Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nga , Nguyễn Du , Nguyễn Văn Lợi , Trương Minh Quảng
Published: February 2025

Gụ lau (Sindora tonkinensis A. Chev. Ex K. & S. S. Larsen) thuộc họ Đậu (Fabaceae), đây là loài cây gỗ lớn, quý hiếm, gỗ tốt thuộc nhóm I theo TCVN 12919-2 năm 2019. Kết quả nghiên cứu đã cho thấy, Gụ lau phân bố rải rác trong rừng tự nhiên ở các khu vực có độ cao tối đa đến 637 m so với mực nước biển, độ dốc bình quân dao động từ 50 đến 300, nhiệt độ bình quân năm dao động từ 24 đến 250C, nhiệt độ tối thấp trung bình năm là 16,60C và nhiệt độ tối cao trung bình năm là 34,20C. Lượng mưa trung bình năm từ 2000 đến 2500 mm. Độ ẩm trung bình năm từ 83 đến 84%. Gụ lau thích hợp với loại đất feralit nâu vàng phát triển trên đá mẹ Granit, tầng đất dày trên 50 cm, loại đất chua vừa đến rất chua (pHKCl < 4,5) và thành phần cơ giới gồm cát pha, thịt nhẹ, thịt trung bình. Khả năng tái sinh từ hạt của loài cây Gụ lau khá tốt với mật độ cây tái sinh từ 160 đến 347 cây/ha, trung bình là 258 cây/ha. Tổ thành các loài cây tái sinh vẫn giữ được ưu thế của tầng cây cao. Tuy nhiên, số lượng cây tái sinh triển vọng của cây Gụ lau là khá thấp do vậy cần có biện pháp khoanh nuôi bảo vệ các cá thể cây mẹ Gụ lau gieo giống và tiếp tục nghiên cứu đặc điểm sinh học, khả năng nhân giống, gây trồng để bảo tồn và phát triển nguồn gen loài cây quý, hiếm này.
ĐẶC ĐIỂM CẤU TRÚC TẦNG CÂY CAO CỦA LÂM PHẦN CÓ PHÂN BỐ RE GỪNG Cinnamomum bejolghota (Buch-Ham) Sweet TẠI MỘT SỐ TỈNH MIỀN NÚI PHÍA BẮC
Authors: Lại Thanh Hải , Nguyễn Hữu Thịnh
Published: February 2025

Re gừng có phân bố tự nhiên ở 2 trạng thái rừng là rừng trung bình và rừng giàu mật độ tầng cây cao trung bình 755 cây/ha (trong đó Re gừng trung bình 46 cây/ha) với số loài biến động từ 34 - 85 loài với trữ lượng rừng từ 194,96 đến 296,40 m3/ha. Tổ thành tầng cây cao thuộc các trạng thái rừng có Re gừng phân bố có 2 ưu hợp được hình thành là ưu hợp Lộc vừng lá to + Táu xanh + Ngát + Mò + Chò xanh + Re gừng và ưu hợp Cà lồ + Re gừng + Trường chua + Sâng trong cả 2 ưu hợp này Re gừng không phải loài chiếm tỉ lệ lớn nhất. Cấu trúc tầng thứ ở các lâm phần nghiên cứu đều khá đồng nhất. Kết cấu tầng thứ của rừng ở tất cả các điểm nghiên cứu đều khá đồng nhất với  biến động từ 7,07 – 24,30 m, cao nhất là tầng A1 > 20m đến tầng A2: 10 - 20m và thấp nhất là tầng A3 < 10m. Tại Hòa Bình và Phú Thọ Re gừng xuất hiện ở cả 3 tầng nhưng tập trung chủ yếu ở tầng A2, sau đó là tầng A3 và thấp nhất là tầng A1; riêng tại Sơn La thì Re gừng chỉ xuất hiện ở tầng A2 mà không xuất hiện ở tầng A1 và tầng A3. Phân bố số cây Re gừng theo cỡ đường kính được mô phỏng bằng phân bố Weibull đối với rừng có phân bố Re gừng là phân bố giảm với mức ý nghĩa α = 0,05 (χt2 < χ052) với tham số alpha (α) từ 0,7 - 1,0.
ĐÁNH GIÁ VÀ PHÂN CẤP MỨC ĐỘ THOÁI HÓA ĐẤT LÂM NGHIỆP Ở TỈNH LAI CHÂU, VIỆT NAM
Authors: Tạ Văn Hân  , Nguyễn Thùy Mỹ Linh  , Lê Văn Thành  , Phạm Ngọc Thành  , Đoàn Thanh Tùng  , Hà Văn Năm  , Nguyễn Xuân Đài  , Hà Đình Long  , Đặng Quang Hưng  , Trương Quang Trí  , Lê Thị Thu Hằng  , Đỗ Thị Kim Nhung
Published: February 2025

Đất lâm nghiệp ở nhiều vùng đang phải đối mặt với nhiều thách thức nghiêm trọng do thoái hóa đất, tác động to lớn đến an toàn hệ sinh thái, an sinh xã hội, an ninh lương thực và phát triển bền vững. Tây Bắc là một trong bốn vùng trọng điểm về sa mạc hoá của Việt Nam. Nghiên cứu thực hiện tại tỉnh Lai Châu, các loại hình thoái hóa đất lâm nghiệp được đánh giá và phân cấp theo bốn mức độ khác nhau là (i) thoái hóa nhẹ; (ii) thoái hóa trung bình; (iii) thoái hóa nặng; và (iv) không thoái hoá. Phương pháp chồng xếp bản đồ chuyên đề: đất bị xói mòn do mưa, đất bị khô hạn và đất bị suy giảm độ phì được sử dụng. Kết quả cho thấy, đất lâm nghiệp của tỉnh Lai Châu (năm 2022) bị xói mòn do mưa ở mức trung bình chiếm ưu thế (211.226,51 ha), trong khi hai loại hình còn lại phần lớn đất có biểu hiện thoái hóa nhẹ (379.534,20 ha đất bị khô hạn nhẹ và 156.567,45 ha đất bị suy giảm độ phì nhẹ). Theo đó, tổng diện tích đất bị thoái hóa nhẹ là 204.812,98 ha (chiếm 42,07%), đất bị thoái hóa trung bình là 148.391,93 ha (chiếm 30,48%), và đất bị thoái hóa nặng là 64.721,68 (chiếm 13,29%), đất không bị thoái hóa là 68.946,95 ha (chiếm 14,16%). Trên 80% diện tích đất lâm nghiệp của các huyện/thành phố đều bị thoái hóa ở các mức độ khác nhau. Việc xác định mức độ thoái hóa là cần thiết để đề xuất các biện pháp tác động phù hợp, tăng hiệu quả phục hồi và sử dụng bền vững đất lâm nghiệp trên địa bàn tỉnh.
Choosing the Right Leadership Style for the Situation
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: February 2025

The article explores the importance of leadership style flexibility in today's complex organizational environments. It defines and examines the research behind three common leadership styles - autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire. The article argues that effective leadership requires adapting one's style based on factors such as follower development, task requirements, and external conditions. It presents frameworks like the Situational Leadership Model and Contingency Theory to guide leaders in choosing the most appropriate approach. The article then provides real-world examples from education, technology, and healthcare demonstrating the benefits of matching leadership style to context. The key takeaway is that successful leaders strategically adjust their style along the autocratic-democratic-laissez-faire continuum, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
From the editor's desk
Authors: Jensen William B.
Published: February 2025

Brief editorial outlining trial status of journal.