bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pentingnya Kecerdasan Emosional Terhadap Kepemimpinan Hamba Tuhan Dalam Pengambilan Keputusan Berdasarkan 1 Raja-Raja 3:16-28
Authors: Setiawan David Eko , Tasane Rosanti
Published: February 2025

Kepemimpinan rohani membutuhkan lebih dari sekedar pengetahuan teologis atau kemampuan berkhotbah. Kecerdasan emosional menjadi salah satu elemen yang penting dalam kepemimpinan, memungkinkan pemimpin untuk mengenali, mengendalikan, dan memanfaatkan emosi secara tepat. Dalam konteks kepemimpinan gereja, kemampuan ini menjadi krusial dalam menghadapi tekanan, konfliks, dan pengambilan keputusan yang bijak. Penelitian ini mengkaji relevansi kecerdasan emosional dalam kepemimpinan gereja, dengan merujuk pada kisah raja Salomo dalam 1 Raja-raja 3:1-28. Kisah ini menyoroti bagaimana hikmat dan kepekaan emosi digunakan untuk menyelesaikan konflik secara adil. Analisis ini mengaitkan kecerdasan emosional modern dengan prinsip-prinsip Alkitab, menunjukkan bahwa kecerdasan emosional berkontribusi signifikan dalam pengambilan keputusan yang berdasarkan pengendalian emosi, empati dan komunikasi yang efektif. Penelitian ini diharapkan memperkaya pemahaman tentang kepemimpinan gereja dan dapat meningkatkan kualitas kepemimpinan hamba Tuhan.
La Epistemología del Trabajo Social en el Siglo XXI. Nuevos Enfoques y Desafíos en la Construcción del Conocimiento Profesional
Authors: Mendoza Andrade Monis Roció
Published: February 2025

Esta investigación explora la epistemología del Trabajo Social en el siglo XXI, centrándose en los marcos teóricos, las metodologías y las prácticas en evolución que configuran la profesión. El estudio destaca el cambio hacia enfoques más inclusivos, críticos y específicos del contexto que responden a los desafíos sociales, políticos y tecnológicos contemporáneos. Utilizando un enfoque cualitativo, la investigación examina el impacto de las metodologías participativas, en particular la Investigación Acción Participativa (PAR), en el empoderamiento de las comunidades y el fomento de la creación colaborativa de conocimiento. Además, aborda la integración de tecnologías emergentes en la práctica del trabajo social, analizando su potencial para mejorar el análisis de datos, las estrategias de intervención y la participación comunitaria. Los hallazgos indican que la profesión está adoptando cada vez más una epistemología que valora el conocimiento local, desafía las estructuras de poder y prioriza la justicia social, alineándose con perspectivas críticas de autores como Fook (2016) y Healy (2021). La investigación también enfatiza la necesidad de currículos educativos más reflexivos y flexibles en la formación de trabajo social, fomentando la incorporación de enfoques críticos e innovadores. Las contribuciones del estudio son relevantes tanto para el ámbito académico como para el profesional, y ofrecen una hoja de ruta para adaptar las prácticas de trabajo social a las complejidades de la sociedad moderna y al mismo tiempo garantizar intervenciones éticas, transformadoras e inclusivas. Se analizan las implicaciones para la justicia social, el empoderamiento comunitario y la educación profesional, ofreciendo ideas importantes para mejorar el impacto del trabajo social en el siglo XXI.
Leucose enzoótica bovina: aspectos gerais
Authors: Rodrigues Torres Natally , Souza Azeredo Bastos Thiago , Gomes Coelho Maria Eduarda , Nonato Lima Bianca , Nogueira Gouvea Beatriz , Pessoni Oliveira Emanuellye , De Moura Thais Nayara , Santos Macedo Anna Victoria , Cristina Araújo Santana Márcia , Francisca Morais Roberta
Published: February 2025

A Leucose Enzoótica Bovina (LEB) é uma doença infectocontagiosa que afeta principalmente os bovinos, causada pelo Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV), um retrovírus da família Retroviridae.Sua forma crônica pode persistir no rebanho por longos períodos, resultando em redução da produção, problemas reprodutivos e até a morte dos animais. O BLV é transmitido principalmente de forma horizontal, através do contato com fluidos de animais infectados, e verticalmente, de mães positivas para seus bezerros. O vírus atua na resposta imune do hospedeiro, afetando células de defesa como monócitos, neutrófilos e linfócitos, resultando em linfocitose persistente, na qual os animais continuam a produzir anticorpos ao longo de suas vidas. Os sintomas iniciais podem ser assintomáticos, mas, com o tempo, os bovinos podem desenvolver complicações graves, como tumores, perda de peso, diminuição da produção de leite, fraqueza e linfonodos aumentados. O diagnóstico é realizado por meio de testes sorológicos, avaliação clínica e, em necropsias, a identificação de neoplasias. A LEB não possui tratamento específico e seu prognóstico é geralmente desfavorável; as medidas de controle e prevenção incluem práticas higiênicas na propriedade, testes sorológicos periódicos e sacrifício dos animais positivos para evitar a disseminação do vírus.
Prólogo
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, López Barrón Aurelio Enrique , Martínez Ramírez Yobani ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Sánchez García José Emilio ,   Universidad Autónoma Indígena de México, Ramírez Noriega Alan David ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
Published: February 2025

En un mundo en constante transformación, donde la tecnología se entrelaza con casi todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas, la educación se enfrenta a retos y oportunidades sin precedentes. Este libro, titulado La educación y el impacto tecnológico actual, busca explorar y analizar cómo las nuevas tecnologías han impactado la enseñanza y el aprendizaje en diversas disciplinas, con un enfoque particular en el ámbito jurídico y educativo. Así como el análisis de hábitos de estudio y metodologías innovadoras.
A lo largo de seis capítulos, este volumen aborda temas relevantes y contemporáneos que reflejan la complejidad y la diversidad de la experiencia educativa en el contexto actual. Cada capítulo se presenta como una ventana a investigaciones específicas que, si bien se centran en en-tornos académicos particulares de la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit y de las Instituciones de Educación Media Superior de Sinaloa, México ofrecen conclusiones que pueden ser similares en una variedad de contextos educativos.
Diferencias en la competencia tecnológica de profesores de derecho: Un análisis multicampus en la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Zaldívar Colado Aníbal , Moncada Estrada Martín ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Peña García Gloria María ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Lavin Zatarain Sergio ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
Published: February 2025

El sector de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) ha experimentado un crecimiento masivo y acelerado en los últimos setenta años; lo cual hace obvia la importancia de esta tendencia emergente (big data, ciencia de datos, inteligencia artificial, Internet de las cosas [IoT], blockchain, entre otros), que podrían brindar oportunidades en el sector educativo. Dada la importancia del tema, sorprendentemente hay pocos estudios que analicen el uso o impacto de las TIC en la enseñanza jurídica. Las TIC pueden utilizarse como apoyo del contenido educativo, el proceso educativo, así como la organización y administración de la educación. Su uso en la academia a menudo se denomina aprendizaje electrónico: uso de tecnologías digitales en línea para mejorar la calidad del aprendizaje al permitir el acceso a servicios y el intercambio a distancia.
Hábitos de estudio y rendimiento académico en estudiantes de bachillerato
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Navarro Salcido Silvia , Lizárraga Reyes Jorge ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Garcia Sánchez Omar Vicente ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Osuna Bejarano Ileana Clotilde ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de este estudio es explorar la relación entre los hábitos de estudio y el rendimiento académico en estudiantes de bachillerato. Se realizó un análisis empírico de enfoque cualitativo y nivel exploratorio, con un diseño no experimental y de carácter transversal. Se diseñó una encuesta, la cual fue autocumplimentada por una muestra no probabilística de 386 estudiantes (255 mujeres y 131 hombres); la Preparatoria Rosales de la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa (UAS) aporta la mayor cantidad de educandos, con un total de 233 (60 %), la Preparatoria Mazatlán de al UAS tiene la presencia más reducida en el estudio, con solo 15 sujetos, lo que equivale al 4 %; por último, la Preparatoria José Vasconcelos aportó 138 encuestados, constituyendo el 36 % de la población. La encuesta se distribuyó vía web a través de Google Forms. Los resultados revelan una asociación significativa entre los hábitos de estudio y el rendimiento académico, destacando la importancia de promover prácticas de estudio efectivas entre los estudiantes de bachillerato para mejorar su desempeño académico. Este estudio aporta información valiosa para comprender mejor los factores que influyen en el éxito académico de los estudiantes de nivel medio superior.
Propuesta de incorporación de las tecnologías de la comunicación y gestión de información como eje transversal en el programa académico de Licenciatura en Gestión e Innovación del Turismo
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Cortés Valdivia Claudia Adabella , Llamas Rodríguez Verónica Teresa ,   Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, López Murillo Jorge Hammurabi ,   Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Feria Luján Lorenza ,   Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
Published: February 2025

Como parte de las tendencias en la industria, se ha dado el salto a la Cuarta Revolución Industrial, como consecuencia del proceso histórico constituido por las revoluciones anteriores. La Primera Revolución Industrial marcó el proceso de producción manual a la mecanizada; la segunda (1850) trajo electricidad y la fabricación masiva de productos con soporte en el teléfono y la radio; la tercera produjo la llegada de la electrónica y las TIC, consiguiendo la automatización de la fabricación y consumo masivo de la información.
La Cuarta Revolución Industrial no solo consiste en el desarrollo de máquinas, sistemas inteligentes y conectados. Si no que aborda avances como la nanotecnología y la computación cuántica. En esta revolución las tecnologías y la innovación se están difundiendo de manera más acelerada, de forma amplia y extendida con respecto a las anteriores. Sin embargo, también se observa que su avance es desigual a nivel mundial.
Interculturalidad y política: Una perspectiva crítica desde el sur
Authors:   Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas, Romero Losacco José
Published: February 2025

Hablar de interculturalidad es preguntarnos por una condición, por la condición de la cultura, es decir, por las condiciones en las que se encuentran y dialogan diversas experiencias de humanidad. En tal sentido, la cuestión intercultural viene atravesada por un cómo se dan, gestionan o producen estos encuentros, por ello es fundamental tener claro qué entendemos por cultura cuando hablamos de interculturalidad.
La noción de cultura tiene una larga y problemática genealogía, desde su formulación como alta cultura, diferenciada de aquello que se entiende como folklore, pasando por sus vínculos con el evolucionismo aparejado a la noción de civilización, es decir, lo culto como lo propio del civilizado. Al pasar del singular (de la Cultura a las culturas) la situación no se hizo menos problemática, ya que la empresa antropológica de etnografiar el planeta traía consigo la necesidad de clasificación de las culturas del mundo, proyecto no muy distinto de la clasificación de la fauna y de la flora de la empresa taxonómica. Por lo tanto, implicó el desarrollo de toda una terminología destinada a ubicar a los grupos humanos en una escala de “complejidad”.
Pensar la educación intercultural: Una experiencia con estudiantes yoreme en la Universidad Autónoma Indígena de México
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Indígena de México, Romero Leyva Francisco Antonio , López Félix Gabriela ,   Universidad Autónoma Indígena de México, Valdez Román Luz B. ,   Universidad Autónoma Indígena de México, García Pérez Juan José ,   Universidad Autonoma Indigena de Mexico
Published: February 2025

Cuando las culturas se encuentran en espacios comunes la comunicación entre sí, es una necesidad, se tienen que entender en distintos espacios porque es necesario estar en contacto con los otros, es cierto que dialogar requiere de otros factores para la convivencia plena, pero si es un punto de partida para entender que los individuos tienen que compartir espacios de toda índole, la escuela, la comunidad, la fiesta y cada momento de encuentro.
Sartorello citando a Villoro menciona que:
El diálogo en el que los dialogantes están en la disposición epis-témica de escuchar y aprender del otro también cuando su verdad no concuerda con los conceptos y valores que tienen significado dentro de su paradigma interpretativo, reconociendo al sujeto otro con quien se dialoga en el sentido que él mismo dé a su mundo.(2019, p. 18)
Educación intercultural como puente de cultura de paz entre los pueblos
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Indígena de México, Romero Castro María del Rosario , Fernández Velázquez Juan Antonio ,   Universidad Autónoma Indígena de México
Published: February 2025

La Cultura de Paz consiste en una serie de valores, actitudes y comportamientos que rechazan la violencia y previenen los conflictos, tratando de atacar sus causas para solucionar los problemas mediante el diálogo y la negociación entre las personas y las naciones, teniendo en cuenta y respetando los derechos humanos. Esta fue definida por resolución de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), siendo aprobada por la Asamblea General el 6 de octubre de 1999 en el quincuagésimo tercer periodo de sesiones (Acta 53/243).
Pistas para la territorialidad y (Re) territorialización de la educación indígena
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Moreno Badajoz Roció
Published: February 2025

Este texto tiene como propósito mostrar cómo se puede otorgar una educación basada en la territorialidad. Se intenta mostrar las bondades de un modelo educativo alterno donde participan agentes de la comunidad y padres de familia como una forma de democratizar la educación, propiciar aprendizajes situados y efectuar un proceso de reterritorialización en las escuelas y la educación de la cultura, las necesidades comunitarias, en apego territorial y a las estructuras de vida comunitaria. El trabajo se divide en tres apartados y finaliza con unas conclusiones.
A REVIEW OF SCHEMA THEORY IN STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Aninda Shinta Fatimatus Siha  , Alan Alan Joko Purnomo , Endang Fauziati
Published: February 2025

This research examines the application of Schema Theory in enhancing students' reading comprehension. Schema Theory highlights the role of prior knowledge—formal, content, and linguistic schemata—in understanding texts. It emphasizes the cognitive processes through which readers connect new information with pre-existing mental structures, improving comprehension and engagement. Despite its potential, challenges such as unfamiliarity with text structures, cultural gaps, and limited vocabulary persist. The study explores instructional strategies to activate and utilize schemata effectively, including pre-reading activities (e.g., brainstorming), while-reading techniques (e.g., guided reading), and post-reading tasks (e.g., summarizing). Findings from various studies highlight the importance of tailored approaches to schema activation, such as integrating cultural context, predicting content, and refining existing schemata. This paper argues that applying Schema Theory can enhance reading instruction, address diverse learners' needs, and improve literacy outcomes.
Collaborative Learning in TEFL: A Social Constructivist Approach through the Lens of the ZPD
Authors: Mohammad Bolad Mahmoud Amjad , Hateenah Ali Sulaiman Yousef  , Khanngeun Vongsawath  , Miss Nuro Sabuela  , Endang Fauziati
Published: February 2025

This research highlighted the role of collaborative learning in the frame of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) within the lens of a social constructivist learning theory, with a specific highlight on the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) created by Vygotsky. This study applied a qualitative method, collecting data from a reflective journal and follow-up interviews with four participants involved in a collaborative TEFL-based activity writing an article to gather their insights and experiences while doing so. The results indicated how involvement in critical thinking, peer support, and active participation within a collaborative set, influenced the participants’ English language skills and academic development within the TEFL context. The research contributes to the literature by illustrating the effectiveness of combining ZPD and social constructivist principles in TEFL, providing usable knowledge for educators and policymakers to implement these collaborative techniques that provide in-depth linguistic understanding and more positive learning environment.
Evaluating Community-Based Development in Rural Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Analysis of the National Solidarity Program and Citizens
Authors: YAR Fayaz Gul Mazloum , BAIDAR Karim Ullah
Published: February 2025

This study evaluates the effectiveness of community-based development (CBD) initiatives in rural Afghanistan, focusing on the National Solidarity Program (NSP) and the Citizens' Charter National Priority Program (CCNPP). These programs, designed to empower rural communities through participatory decision-making and infrastructure development, have played a critical role in post-conflict reconstruction. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research combines quantitative data from surveys and program reports with qualitative insights from interviews and focus groups to assess the programs' impacts, challenges, and sustainability. Key findings reveal that while the NSP and CCNPP have significantly improved access to basic services and fostered community participation, they face persistent challenges such as fragmented social structures, security constraints, and gender disparities. The study highlights the importance of context-specific approaches, enhanced local governance capacities, and greater gender inclusion to ensure equitable and sustainable outcomes. Additionally, the study addresses the implications of recent political changes, including the Taliban's return to power, on the future of CBD initiatives in Afghanistan. By providing a comprehensive analysis of the NSP and CCNPP, this research contributes to the broader understanding of CBD in conflict-affected settings and offers actionable recommendations for policymakers and development practitioners. The findings underscore the need for adaptive strategies that address Afghanistan's unique socio-political dynamics, ensuring that future CBD programs are more inclusive, resilient, and effective.
Analysis and Health Risk Assessment of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Selected Livestock from Awe, Nasarawa South, Nigeria
Authors: Omotehinwa Folashade Habibat , Aremu Matthew Olaleke , Onwuka Jude Chinedu
Published: February 2025

The analysis and Health risk Index of organochlorine (OC), and pesticide residues in Cow, Goat, Pig, and Ram meat samples in Awe sourced directly from the major feeding abattoir was carried out. Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective and Robust (QuEChERs) Extraction method was employed for sample extraction. Instrumental analysis was performed on a gas chromatograph with a mass spectrometer detector (GC-MS). In all Meat samples varying concentrations of OC pesticide residue were detected. 20 OC pesticide was run across all Livestock samples. 17 pesticide residues were detected in Cow meat, 14 pesticide residues detected in Goat sample, 12 pesticide residues in Pig meat, and 15 pesticide residues were detected in Ram samples. Among the pesticide residues detected the most prevalent OC pesticide ranges from Endrin, P,P' – DDD, Endosulfan II, P,P' – DDT, Endrin Aldehyde, Endosulfan Sulfate, Methoxychlor, Endrin Ketone. Banned pesticides in Nigeria are found in the meat samples in Awe, though they do not exceed the maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) set by FAO/WHO. The Chronic Health Index values of the various meat samples are below 1. CHI value lower than 1 indicates no potential health risks while more than 1 CHI value indicates a potential health hazard. Continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement of pesticide regulations are recommended to ensure food safety and minimize potential long-term health impacts.
An Efficient Study Comparing the Measure of Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters Between Smartphone and Insole Sensors
Authors:   Department of Petrolum Engineering, University of Misan, Iraq, Alramadan Ali Dahir
Published: February 2025

Gait parameter evaluation is crucial while ascertaining the health status of participants and formulating therapeutic interventions. The design and application of the smartphone technique for evaluating and investigating participants’ gait parameters are presented in this paper. New methodology to investigate the spatiotemporal parameters of healthy individuals: step time, stride time, cadence and walking speed, through insole sensors and smartphones is introduced in this work. The aim of this research is firstly to examine the performance of a couple of Android smartphones (one per leg) two Android smartphone compared to an insole sensor in estimating spatiotemporal gait parameters. Secondly, the research tests the validity of a tri-axial accelerometer of a smartphone to quantify gait features. Spatiotemporal gait parameters of twenty healthy subjects (10 male, 10 female, age >18) were measured using insole sensors and smartphones. Five trials of walking were requested from each subject. The data were obtained from the insole sensors and smartphones. Six statistic measures: Pearson correlation coefficient, linear regression, mean, standard deviation (SD), p-value, and Bland-Altman, were employed to compare the validity of the smartphones. The coefficient of correlation according to the developed approach was 0.79-0.92 for left and right legs, respectively. On the basis of the results obtained by the study using four parameters: step time, stride time, cadence, and walking speed, it was noted that there was consensus between smartphones and insole sensors in gait parameter measurement. In addition, these findings illustrated that the smartphone sensor is effective in measuring healthy adult participants’ spatiotemporal gait parameters. Accordingly, it is capable of generating trustworthy data without having to invest in costly equipment. Lastly, the established technique could assist an expert in objectively and effectively assessing gait.
Understanding the Omega Angle: Implications for Influenza Virus Structure and Function
Authors:   PG Research Department of Physics, Kamarajar Government Arts College, Surandai – 627859, Tamil Nadu (India), Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012 (India), Thurigha C.
Published: February 2025

A comprehension of the structure and function of biologic molecules involves conformational analysis. Conformational alterations are especially important in the influenza virus since they regulate the virus’s ability to proliferate and infect host cell proteins are made up mostly of torsional angles that determine their overall shape and side chains. New information about these structures and functions has been opened up by recent technological breakthroughs. The major uses of the omega angle are in conformational analysis and protein structure studies. The omega angle is still an important parameter when one studies the structures of different proteins and peptides. The study of the protein content of influenza viruses is essential; for vaccine and antiviral drug development. This article reviews the importance of conformational analysis and the use of the omega angle in predicting the behavior of the influenza virus that can be applied in drug-designing.
Comparing Conventional and Modified Cage Wheel Performance in Lowland Conditions
Authors:   Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines, Abad Rosalinda
Published: February 2025

In agricultural production, significant cost consumption from tillage due to high energy input and low work performance may be reduced by improving the design of hand tractor components, specifically tractive devices. This study aimed to compare the field performance of conventional and modified cage wheels for hand tractors in terms of field efficiency (FE), wheel slip, and fuel consumption (FC). Using the Philippine standard methods of testing for walking-type tractors and a two-tailed t-test to analyze the data, results showed that the modified cage wheel had an FE of 90.09%, wheel slip of 7.78%, FC of 0.22 L/h, and FC per area of 0.71 L/ha while the conventional cage wheel had an FE of 86.90%, wheel slip of 13.37%, FC of 0.40 L/h, and FC per area of 1.11 L/ha. The reduced wheel slip and FC values prove that utilization of the modified cage wheel in wetland conditions is more suitable in improving field performance than the conventional cage wheel.
Bioactivity and Synergism of Tagpo (Ardisia tomentosa) Molluscicidal Extracts
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Eastern Visayas State University, Tacloban City, Philippines, Gomez Darwin , Socias Grechelle ,   Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Eastern Visayas State University, Tacloban City, Philippines, Galanza Rosemarie ,   Department of Natural Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Eastern Visayas State University, Tacloban City, Philippines, Gayas Ma. Florlyn ,   Department of Natural Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Eastern Visayas State University, Tacloban City, Philippines, Piedad Fe ,   Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Eastern Visayas State University, Tacloban City, Philippines, Sarno Brian John ,   Department of Chemistry, School of Arts and Sciences, University of San Carlos, Cebu, Philippines
Published: February 2025

Population control of golden apple snails (GAS, Pomacea canaliculata) is beneficial in rice farming; however, the associated control measures can be expensive and time-consuming. Currently, farmers use synthetic molluscicides such as niclosamide to control GAS infestation, but this has some drawbacks. For example, niclosamide has broad toxicity to non-target organisms and negatively affects the growth of rice seedlings. Plant extracts with potent bioactivity and low toxicity to non-target organisms are attractive alternatives to synthetic molluscicides. In this study, the bioactivity of the crude fruit extract of tagpo (Ardisia tomentosa) was assessed against GAS and tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fries. The potential molluscicidal synergism between tagpo extract and niclosamide was also assessed by dose-response modeling. To generate data, snails and fish fries were exposed to six or eight concentrations of test substances in one or three trials for 24 h (48 h for fish assay) followed by a 24-h recovery. Snail and fish mortality was assessed by motility criterion to model doseresponse curves and estimate lethal concentrations. Lethal ratio tests were performed in R and interpreted at 95% confidence level. The results showed that tagpo extract exhibited high molluscicidal activity against GAS (LC50 = 27.83 ± 0.53 ppm, value ± standard error, simulated field conditions); however, it showed toxicity to tilapia fries (LC50 = 5.36 ± 0.21 ppm). Both tagpo extract and niclosamide also exhibited synergistic bioactivity on snails, thus supporting tagpo extract as a novel source of potent molluscicides worthy of further development.
Comparative Analysis of Household Food and Nutrition Security in Selected Philippine Urban and Rural Households During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, College of Economics and Management, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Reyes Jay-al , Delos Reyes Julieta
Published: February 2025

This study analyzed the food and nutrition security of selected urban and rural households in Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. It determined the prevalence of food insecurity among the selected urban and rural households, analyzed the determinants of food insecurity in these households, determined the prevalence of malnutrition, and assessed the relationship between the households’ food security and nutrition security. Primary data from a survey of 185 urban and rural households and secondary data from the Electronic Operation Timbang Plus (e-OPT) Tool were used to determine the prevalence of food insecurity using the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and nutrition insecurity between urban and rural households, respectively. Results revealed that, during the pandemic, there were more (89.1%) food-insecure households most of which were from urban areas (88.3%). The ordered logistic regression analysis also showed that food insecurity in urban households was determined by the age of the household head, household monthly income, household size, and access to credit, while food insecurity in rural households was determined by education, monthly income, household daily food expenditure, and land ownership. Stunting and wasting among children under the age of five were more evident in urban households; however, rural households had a higher prevalence of stunted and wasted children aged 6 – 12 yr. The Fisher’s Exact Test results showed that the food security status and nutrition security level of children aged 0 – 5 yr and school-aged children were unrelated. Targeted courses of action are recommended to address area-specific nutrition problems.
Production Objectives and Trait Preferences of Smallholder Farmers in the Philippines: Implications for Designing Breeding Schemes Utilizing Indigenous Swine Genetics
Authors:   Animal Breeding Division, Institute of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College 4031, Laguna, Philippines, Banayo Joy ,   Animal Genetics and Breeding, Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan, Manese Kathlyn Louise ,   Animal Breeding Division, Institute of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College 4031, Laguna, Philippines, Furusho Kaito , Kingan Madeline ,   Marinduque State College, Torrijos 4903, Marinduque, Philippines
Published: February 2025

Profit maximization is not the only production objective in farming. For smallholder farms worldwide, family sustenance often takes priority, with production being viewed more as savings-oriented than market-oriented. Furthermore, market pressures can lead to the mismanagement of indigenous livestock resources, increasing their risk of genetic erosion. To ensure the long-term conservation of the Philippine native pig, this study aimed to determine the various types of native pig farmers and define the intervention strategies for each type. A total of 432 native pig farmers representing seven provinces in the Philippines (Benguet, Kalinga, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Marinduque, and Eastern Samar; n = 52–76) were interviewed using a structured questionnaire that covered sociodemographic information, production objectives, herd-level data, breed choice and trait preferences, market preferences for specific traits, breeding and selection practices, production and management practices, and challenges encountered. The data obtained was then used to make specific recommendations for each type of farmer to meet their production objective and ensure the long-term genetic conservation of the native pig. Three farmer types were identified, each requiring unique interventions to increase farm productivity. These were: (i) the ‘income-driven’ farmer (Type 3) (n = 58), (ii) the farmer in a ‘classic mixed-farm’ who raises native pigs for supplemental income (Type 2) (n = 217), and (iii) the ‘productoriented’ farmer (Type 1) who traditionally produces niche products as part of their regular diet (n = 119). Based on farmer trait preference, it is therefore recommended to increase the growth and reproduction traits of the native pig to maintain its relevance to smallholder livestock farmers and ensure its long-term genetic conservation. Breed development strategies may include crossbreeding or participatory breeding approach, depending on the farmer type.
Design of 2D gimbal face localization and fatigue driving detection system
Authors: Zhao Peng , Jia Yichong , Zhang Yongming
Published: February 2025

Aiming at the traditional fatigue driving detection system with a single function, unable to locate the face, greatly affected by external lighting factors and high hardware requirements, this design proposes a system that uses OpenMV equipped with a CMOS camera as the main controller, recognizes the face contour by using Haar classifiers, and controls the two-dimensional gimbal to realize the face localization function, with the MCU as the slave, and utilizes the MCU to read the blinking frequency per time unit to determine the fatigue driving. The microcontroller is the slave, using the microcontroller to read the blinking frequency captured by OpenMV per unit time to judge the fatigue driving, when the blinking frequency is higher than 30 times/min, the microcontroller triggers the sound and light alarm. At the same time, the neck and waist signal analysis module is added to collect more comprehensive driver fatigue information. For complex road conditions such as sharp curves, up and down slopes, the microcontroller can pre-judge in advance through the positioning module to remind the driver in the form of alarm. The experiment proves that the system adopts lightweight design scheme, applicable to the field of in-vehicle electronics, both with the advantages of diversified functions, high measurement accuracy, intuitive display, stable operation, etc. The combination of 2D PTZ face localization and fatigue driving detection in the mode of master-slave improves the real-time and robustness of the control system, which is useful for the improvement of fatigue driving detection by using machine vision.
Disembodied Icons: Analysing Headless Female Representations in Hollywood Thriller Posters
Authors: Khan Mahaam , Akhtar Rizwan
Published: February 2025

This study examines the prevalence of disembodied representations of women in Hollywood thriller posters, focusing on headless or partially obscured female figures. Using Charles Sanders Peirce’s semiotic theory and Erving Goffman’s frame analysis, the research analyses the visual encoding of power, objectification, and gender in ten iconic film posters, including Suicide Squad, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Wonder Woman, and The Wolf of Wall Street. The analysis reveals how the partial or complete erasure of women’s faces in these posters functions as a strategic tool to both eroticize and objectify female characters. Semiotic elements, such as body positioning, attire, and accessories (e.g., weapons, and money), signify the duality of women as both powerful agents and passive objects of desire. Through Goffman’s framework, the study underscores how these disembodied representations perpetuate stereotypes of femininity, subordination, and sexualization, while also reinforcing a hierarchical gendered power dynamic. Ultimately, the findings illuminate how Hollywood thriller posters exploit the disembodiment of female characters to negotiate their place within the broader cultural discourse on gender, agency, and visual spectacle.
Assessing Purity in the Halal Poultry Supply Chain: A Case Study of Malaysian Poultry Industries
Authors: Lateb Nadiah Abdul , Jaswir Irwandi , Kartika Betania
Published: February 2025

The concept of Halal, deeply rooted in Islamic principles, emphasizes purity alongside hygiene, safety, and quality. Despite stringent regulations in Malaysia's poultry industry, challenges such as contamination and improper handling persist, raising concerns over religious compliance and consumer trust. This study explores the purity practices in the Malaysian Halal poultry supply chain, focusing on three major industry players. Using a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and Atlas.ti analysis, the findings reveal industry strengths in purity practices and areas needing improvement. Continuous monitoring, stricter enforcement, and enhanced stakeholder awareness are critical for maintaining Halal integrity. These insights contribute to better regulatory frameworks and consumer assurance in the Halal poultry sector.
The Art of Betrayal: Coming-of-Age Through Transnational Writing
Authors: Caldecott Elen
Published: February 2025

In 2016 I set out, hopefully and somewhat naively, to apply a transnational approach to my work-in-progress, The Short Knife. The novel is written in a voice which combines elements of the Welsh language with Standard English and is intended for a Young Adult audience. This article charts the evolution of the work, and of my own relationship with my homeland through the prism of betrayal, ultimately concluding that imbricating betrayal into a work can be generative and even healing.
Part One describes the practical development of the poetics of The Short Knife and will offer inspiration to any author exploring transnational creative writing. Part Two charts a workshop with Prof Nicholas Jose, and a fiery online encounter that necessitated a reckoning with the themes of betrayal. Part Three of this article demonstrates how such an existential crisis can have a positive impact on both the text and the author, if that challenge is faced head-on. This account will be of interest to anyone writing about their relationship with home.
Retaining the nuances of a minority language when writing in English
Authors: Duivenvoorden Amber
Published: February 2025

Where a minority culture has retained its own language, the writer who wants or needs to write in another language faces the challenge of conveying the full meaning of the nuances belonging to that minority culture. Through examples from my own creative work, this study explores three main ways, by which the nuances of the Maltese language can be retained when writing short fiction in English, all involving code-switching. By code-switching what is meant is shifting from one language to another, depending on the social context. In this case, since the audience is not just a Maltese one, the intention is to create a realistic linguistic landscape that does not jeopardize a wider audience’s understanding of the text. The argument points to the fact that although there are ways to retain the nuances of the Maltese language, there are many limitations in evincing specific facets of Maltese life in the English language, especially those relating to jokes, politics, or dialect and for this reason, the Maltese culture can never be fully represented in mainstream literature.
Decolonising Enid Blyton: Writing a post-colonial Enid Blyton mystery novel
Authors: Williams Paul
Published: February 2025

In spite of her elitism, sexism, racism, xenophobia, her abrasive personal life, and her bland, colourless, formulaic writing, Enid Blyton remains one of the best-selling children’s writers of all time and still continues to enchant children of all ages. Fifty years after her death, there has been an upsurge of interest in her writing, calling to attention the narrative complexity of her plots, characters and richly imaginative themes that outlive the personal, socio-political context in which the books were written. In this paper I outline a practice I have coined the ‘Enid Blyton method’, which frames Blyton as an oral storyteller whose writing has been underestimated in terms of its narrative complexity, and which repositions her as a writer who views the world from a child perspective, gives children agency and, like the Pied Piper, lures children into a prelapsarian ‘Neverland’ where adults are banished. This paper also documents how, using this method, I have written a post-colonial Middle Grade mystery for an African readership where I attempted to decolonise the Eurocentric elitism, sexism, racism and xenophobia associated with her writing.
Creative Non-fiction and ABSTRACT Photography: An Insightful Partnership
Authors: Bertram Alex
Published: February 2025

A key issue in debates about creative writing as an academic discipline is the question whether practice- based research can contribute to knowledge. Creativity has traditionally been valued for its innate qualities that transcend reason and method. The practice of creative writing today has evolved from a craft that can be taught into a discipline with its own research frameworks. This paper outlines how a recent practice- based creative writing PhD took a multi-frame approach to research to write the creative non-fiction thesis: a cultural biography of a portrait of French actress, Sarah Bernhardt. It presents a selection of findings to suggest that poetics as an interpretive frame can offer new insights into the relationship between creative non-fiction and photographic history when drawing on phenomenology and material culture studies. As well as defining these terms and introducing the key thinkers who inform them, the paper proposes that these insights help to define creative non-fiction’s place within the discipline of creative writing.
Exploring the Female Teachers’ Empowerment at Lahore Leads University
Authors: Munawar Sumaira , Zulfiqar Shaheera , Shabbir Fizza
Published: February 2025

The process of giving women more autonomy and decision-making authority over their lives is known as women's empowerment. Empowering women is vital because it can result in a number of beneficial effects, such as more gender equality, better health and well-being, and faster economic growth and development. The purpose of this study was to use the qualitative survey approach to investigate the empowerment of female university teachers in the workplace. Ten female university teachers made up the study's sample, which was chosen through the use of a purposive sampling technique. The data was gathered using an interview procedure for the empowerment of female teachers in the workplace, and the interview results were analyzed using thematic analysis. According to the study, organizations should foster an atmosphere that will help female teachers feel more empowered, as this would have a beneficial impact on them and ultimately boost the efficacy and dedication of the institution. The results showed that women academics' motivation for further education and empowerment is influenced by patriarchal social systems both inside and outside of the workplace. However, a number of motivating elements, such as financial security, social recognition as a professional, intellectual fulfilment, and parental support, appeared to play a significant role in women academics aspirations for higher education and academic jobs.
مذہبی آزادی اور انسانی حقوق میں عالمی امن کا کردار: تحقیقی و تجزیاتی جائزہ
Authors: Syeda Mahjbeen  , Dr. Hafiz Mohsin Zia Qazi
Published: February 2025

No religion in the world teaches violence, insecurity of life and property because all religions teach peace, security, tolerance, love, patience, mercy, justice, moderation, protection of humanity, coexistence and human dignity. Religion and extremism cannot go hand in hand while on the other hand religion, education and peace cannot be separated from each other. This thesis will focus on the role of world peace in religious freedom and human rights. This thesis will explore the deep connection between world peace, religious freedom and human rights, which will bring harmony in this interconnected world. And stress will be evaluated. The research is based on an extensive literature search consisting of scholarly articles, reports and international documents to clarify the multifaceted nature of these concepts and their impact on global harmony. Explores the profound role of world peace as a fundamental pillar for the second part highlights the mutual influence of religious freedom on world peace and human rights. The paper also investigates the impact of international human rights frameworks on promoting world peace and protecting religious freedoms. Religious freedom can counter extremist ideologies by making people aware of their rights and duties. In this regard, the role of religious institutions, schools, colleges and universities is very important and reforming their curriculum is equally important. The role of churches, mosques, temples etc. is also very important. The role of international institutions is important in preventing extremist ideologies by reforming human rights through religious freedom.
Key words: religious freedom, human rights, world peace, security, extremism, international organizations.
An Introductory and Research Study of Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat اہل سنت والجماعت کا تعارفی وتحقیقی مطالعہ
Authors: Saleem Ullah Masroor
Published: February 2025

This study is about Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat (ASWJ), also known as Sunni Islam, one of the biggest branches of Islam. It explains the basic beliefs and practices of ASWJ, such as following the Quran, the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, and the Five Pillars of Islam. It also looks at the cultural aspects and how ASWJ handles modern challenges. The aim is to help people understand ASWJ better and promote harmony among different religious groups.
Keywords: Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat, Introductory, research study.
مغربی طرز زندگی اور مسلم خاندانی نظام پر اس کے اثرات : منتخب مسلم مفکرین کی آراءکی روشنی میں تحقیقی جائزہ
Authors: Haris Bilal  , Tahira Nusrat
Published: February 2025

During the nineteenth century, there was a period of secularism and modernization in the Western world that persisted until the latter half of the twentieth century. Its impacts extended to religious beliefs and societal norms. One of the objectives of this movement was to question religion and religious beliefs. was Its impact extended to religious beliefs and lifestyle, in addition to its impacts on the economy and politics. During the 19th and 20th centuries, this lifestyle was widely spread globally through Western colonialism and mass media. The Western intellectual invasion impacted individuals from many backgrounds and religious beliefs. The impacts of this civilization and culture are also evident within the Muslim community.
Key words: Western way of life, Muslim family system and research review
Pakistani English (PakE): Establishing Legitimacy and Standardization in the South Asian English Varieties
Authors: Afzala Yaseen  , Tahmina Sardar  , Irfan Ashraf
Published: February 2025

This paper aimed at analyzing various features of academic writings of some renowned writers on Pakistani English, for the purpose of examining it as a legitimate and standard variety of English. The objectives include: (1) to identify how PakE's unique linguistic features (compared to Standard British and American English) contribute to its potential recognition as a distinct, standardized South Asian English variety, and (2) to analyse the distinctive lexical choices in Pakistani English, including various innovative methods that impact its perceived legitimacy as a systematic and nativised variety of English. Inductive thematic analysis has been selected for this paper as it is a useful qualitative analytic method (Brown and Clarke 2006). The data for this paper, consisting of five high-quality studies, was obtained by a methodical search of academic online databases, including the Google Scholar website. Initially, emerging themes have been grouped under two headings – linguistic features of Pakistani English – and distinctive lexical choices including various innovative methods. Research uncovers how Pakistani English's inherent structure and standards contribute to its established status as a recognized South Asian English variety. The study highlights the need for the codification of PakE's distinct features in resources like dictionaries and textbooks is crucial for its wider recognition as a standardized international variety.
Keywords:  Pakistani English (PakE), standardization, linguistic features, lexical features, thematic analysis