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Evaluation of Wooded Area in University Campuses: The Case of KTÜ Kanuni Campus in Trabzon
Authors: ERCAN OĞUZTÜRK Gülcay , PULATKAN Müberra
Published: December 2023

Universities are the ones that highlight the social-economic structure, cultural and political characteristics of the society they are in and that have a significant potential to create alternative green spaces in cities. With these features, settlements are an important component of living ecosystems. It includes evaluating each component with its ecological perception and making it a part of the ecological cycle. In addition to the social and economic benefits provided by the city, the campus, which is located in wider areas compared to other institutional structures, provides ecological, aesthetic, economic and psychological benefits to the city and its users with its open and green areas. For this purpose, Karadeniz Technical University campus, located in the city center of Trabzon with its green-oriented design, was chosen as the study area. Within the scope of the study, the microorganism inventory in the KTU campus, which has natural and organism plant taxa richness and plant diversity, was determined, the use rate of natural taxa and exotic taxa and the intended use rates in the use content. Plant taxa determined by on-site observation and evaluation method are valid: A total of 211 woody taxa, 83 Gymnospermae and 128 Angiospermae, were identified in the area. The results, which include 163 extracted species, 36 natural species, 9 extracted cultures, 1 natural culture and 2 naturalized species, are aimed at children for the use of natural plants in the campus areas. As a result of the results obtained, suggestions were developed for the use of natural plants in campus areas.
Propuesta metodológica para el estudio del papel desempeñado por Martín Morúa Delgado a favor de la integración nacional en Cuba
Authors: Rodríguez Ochoa Yoel
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo establece una propuesta metodológica para estudiar la figura de Martín Morúa Delgado a favor de la integración nacional en Cuba, en su fecunda vida desde 1879 hasta su fallecimiento en 1910. Se justifican las razones que conducen al análisis de esta personalidad de la historia de Cuba, quien además de ser un independentista fue un notable intelectual durante el tránsito de los siglos XIX al XX. Se aborda como la historiografía en la Mayor de las Antillas y fuera de ella ha tratado a Martín Morúa Delgado y se plantea cuál es la brecha epistemológica en su desempeño social que aún permanece presente, y que se necesita cubrir a partir de una investigación de rigor.
Air and Breathing in Medieval Jewish Mysticism
Authors: Marder Michael
Published: December 2023

This essay is a study of the element of air and the process of breathing in light of the medieval book of Zohar and related aspects of the broader Jewish tradition. Mapping air onto the divine body comprised of the sefirot, or the emanations of God, I reconsider the connection between breath and spirit, while also focusing on the sensuous and atmospheric aspects of aerial and pneumatic phenomena: wind, scents, the rising expansion of hot air and the falling condensation of the cold. Breathing is examined throughout the entire respiratory system, from the lungs to the nostrils, with respect to both the sefirotic divine body and the breath of life, animating the creaturely realm. Throughout the study, I pay particular attention to the paradoxical mode in which air remains an indeterminate, literally groundless element and, at the same time, is at the heart of theo-anatomy, of life, and of sustaining a fragile world.
Analisis Kebutuhan Pengetahuan Lokal untuk Pengembangan Buku Referensi Mata Kuliah Keanekaragaman Hayati dan Konservasi
Authors: Ardan Andam Surianty , Sumiyati Sri
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi, mendeskripsikan, mendata dan mencatat Pengetahuan Lokal (Indiegenous System Knowledge/IKS) sebagai bahan kajian untuk dimasukkan dalam bahan ajar dan referensi MK Konservasi dan Keanekaragaman Hayati di Prodi Pendidikan Biologi FKIP Universitas Nusa Cendana. Pencarian data dilakukan di 5 (lima) desa di Kabupaten Kupang. Metode yang digunakan adalah survei untuk mendapatkan data, dan deskriptif kuantitatif untuk mendata dan mengolah data. Survei dilakukan dengan google form untuk mahasiswa yang sudah pernah mendapatkan dan sedang mengampu MK Konservasi dan Keaneragaman Hayati. Hasil penelitian menunjukan pengetahuan lokal yang relevan dengan materi MK referensi bahan ajar MK Konservasi dan Keanekaragaman Hayati di Prodi Pendidikan Biologi FKIP Universitas Nusa Cendana yaitu analisis mamar, analisis keanekaragaman hayati dari perspektif masyarakat adat, dan pengetahuan lain yang relevan dimasukkan ke dalam materi ajar MK Konservasi Kehati sehingga bisa menjadi modul dan buku referensi  atau bisa disisipkan untuk materi MK Konservasi dan Keanekaragaman Hayati di Prodi Pendidikan Biologi FKIP Universitas Nusa Cendana
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Siswa Kelas V SDI Buraen 2 Melalui Media Praktikum Sederhana pada Materi Perpindahan Kalor
Authors: Kase Petrus
Published: December 2023

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman konsep siswa kelas 5 SDI Buraen 2 melalui media praktikum sederhana pada materi perpindahan kalor. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas, dengan subjek siswa Kelas 5 SDI Buraen 2 sebanyak 20 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu lembar observasi untuk mengumpulkan data hasil aktivitas siswa dan aktivitas guru selama pelaksanaan pembelajaran dengan media praktikum yang disiapkan, serta soal tes di setiap akhir siklus untuk mengukur tingkat pemahaman siswa terhadap konsep perpindahan kalor dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. PTK dilaksanakan dalam 2 siklus saja karena indikator keberhasilan yang sudah berhasil dicapai, dengan 2 kali pembelajaran dalam setiap siklus. Hasil penelitian pada siklus 1 diperoleh hasil observasi aktifitas siswa yaitu 59,52% atau Cukup mengalami peningkatan menjadi 82% atau Sangat Baik pada siklus 2. Kemudian untuk aktifitas guru meningkat dari 66,67% atau Baik menjadi 95,83% atau Sangat Baik. Sejalan dengan hasil tes pemahaman siswa yang meningkat dari siklus 1 sebesar 50% menjadi 100%. Dengan demikian penggunaan media praktikum matematika mampu meningkatkan pemahaman konsep perpindahan kalor dalam kehidupan sehari-hari pada siswa kelas V SDI Buraen 2.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe STAD untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Teks Eksplanasi melalui Media Gambar
Authors: Liunima Dorince Yoka
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menulis teks eksplanasi melalui penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe STAD. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas dengan empat tahapan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Pengambilan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara, tes, observasi dan dokumentasi dimana instrument yang digunakan yaitu pedoman wawancara, tugas menulis teks ekplanasi, angket observasi guru dan siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa penerapan model kooperatif STAD dapat meningkatkan keterampilan menulis teks eksplanasi. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari persentase siswa yang terampil dari setiap siklus yaitu siklus I sebesar 57.89% menjadi 89.47% pada siklus II. Selain itu adanya peningkatan aktivitas siswa yang dapat dilihat dari persentase 52.94% dengan kriteria cukup pada siklus I menjadi 97.64% dengan kriteria baik pada siklus II. Begitu halnya dengan aktivitas guru yang mengalami peningkatan dari siklus I sebesar 76.92% dengan kriteria baik menjadi 88.46% dengan kriteria baik pada siklus II
Pemilihan Makanan Sehat pada Anak Usia Dini di TK Kristen Koinonia Kupang
Authors: Kale Sartika , Saba Khetye Romelya , Nahak Vikaria , Bali Engelbertus Nggalu
Published: December 2023

Studi ini dilatarbelakangi oleh bekal makanan yang kurang bergizi yang dibawa anak ke sekolah. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan faktor-faktor pemilihan makanan sehat  pada anak di TK Kristen GMIT Koinonia Kupang, NTT dengan menggunakan penelitian kualitatif. Teknik penentuan informan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan purposive sampling yang terdiri dari empat anak dan orangtua anak yang bersekolah di TK Kristen GMIT Koinonia Kupang, NTT. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor-faktor dalam pemilihan makanan sehat pada anak yaitu pendapatan orangtua, jumlah anggota keluarga dan pekerjaan orangtua. Selain tiga faktor tersebut, ada faktor lain yang juga ditemukan selama pengambilan data yaitu anak yang susah makan dan sering pilih-pilih makanan tertentu, serta tingkat kesabaran dan kreativitas  orangtua dalam  menyediakan makanan yang sehat tapi menarik untuk anak
Pengaruh penggunaan cyber counseling terhadap keterbukaan diri Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 7 Kupang
Authors: Korohama Katharina Edeltrudis Perada , Owa Vinsensia
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran penggunaan cyber counseling dan keterbukaan diri siswa di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 7 Kupang, dan apakah ada pengaruh penggunaan cyber counseling terhadap keterbukaan diri siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 7 Kupang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah metode proportional stratified random sampling. Adapun teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan analisis linear sederhana dengan bantuan program SPSS Versi 20. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara penggunaan cyber counseling dengan keterbukaan diri siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 7 Kupang, karena nilai F hitung > F tabel (9,661>4,02).
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Operasi Perkalian dan Pembagian Bilangan Asli Menggunakan Media Realistik Pada Siswa Kelas II SD Negeri Oesusu
Authors: Nokas Selvina
Published: December 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas II SD Negeri Oesusu, Kecamatan Takari, Kabupaten Kupang melalui pembelajaran operasi perkalian dan pembagian bilangan asli dengan media realistik. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas II SDN Oesusu sebanyak 13 siswa. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes hasil belajar, lembar observasi guru, dan lembar observasi aktivitas siswa. Analisis data dilakukan secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Kegiatan pembelajaran menggunakan lintasan belajar Real world situation, Model of (Skema), Model for (Building Stone), dan Formal Abstrak yakni siswa bekerja dengan prosedur dan simbol matematika. Hasil penelitian menunjukan penerapan pembelajaran materi operasi perkalian dan pembagian bilangan asli menggunakan media realistik mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas II SDN Oesusu. Hal ini dapat terlihat pada hasil pelaksanaan siklus I dengan rata-rata hasil belajar 67,30% menjadi 80,38 pada siklus 2. Aktivitas guru meningkat dari kategori baik ke sangat baik
Assessing Foreign Language Learners in Online Learning: Methods, Challenges and Strategies
Authors: Suek Leni Amelia
Published: December 2023

This paper is aimed at analysing methods, challenges and strategies of online assessment for foreign language learners during the Covid-19 Pandemic at a higher educational setting. The online questionnaires were distributed to lecturers of English Department of Nusa Cendana University. It was revealed that the lecturers assessed students’ language skills by project, quiz, exam, written assignment, online discussion and presentation. The main challenge was ineffective nature of online assessment because it cannot measure students’ language skills comprehensively and was prone to academic dishonesty. Various technical issues such as time management, Internet connection and miscommunication were faced by the English lecturers as well. However, they also applied several strategies to overcome those challenges including changing scoring system, lowering the standard, giving students extra time to complete the assignment, using online testing tools to score and store the assignment, instructing the assignment via video conference such as Zoom to avoid miscommunication. It is expected that lecturers are able to use various kinds of methods to assess their students’ foreign language abilities and to be able to overcome every challenge they encounter by applying meaningful strategies.
Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Discovery Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas X Geo 2 SMK Negeri 2 Kupang Pada Materi Barisan dan Deret
Authors: Boleng Agnes M. A.
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada materi barisan dan deret bilangan di kelas X GEO 2 SMKN 2 Kota Kupang Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020 melalui penerapan model discovery learning. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas yang dibagi ke dalam dua siklus. Pada setiap siklus dilakukan kegiatan yang saling berkaitan dan berkesinambungan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Subyek dari penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X GEO 2 SMKN 2 Kota Kupang yang berjumlah 35 orang. Data dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari data kualitatif dan data kuantitatif. Data kualitatif diperoleh dengan mengamati aktivitas siswa dan kegiatan guru dalam pembelajaran sedangkan data kuantitatif diperoleh dari hasil tes. Semua data dianalisis menggunakan teknik deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian pada aktivitas belajar siswa menunjukkan peningkatan dari siklus I yang berada pada kriteria cukup aktif menjadi aktif pada siklus II. Sedangkan pada hasil belajar pada siklus I 82,86 % yang berada pada kriteria sedang menjadi 85,71 % pada siklus II berada pada kriteria tinggi. Dari analisis data penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa, penerapan metode pembelajaran discovery dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas X GEO 2  SMKN 2 Kota Kupang pada materi barisan dan deret bilangan
Pengembangan Media Pecahan Sebagai Alternatif Penjumlahan dan Pengurangan Pecahan
Authors: Liunima Dorince Y.
Published: December 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengembangkan produk berupa media papan pecahan yang layak, praktis, menarik dan efektif sehingga dapat diimplemetasikan dalam pembelajaran matematika materi operasi penjumlahan dan pengurangan pecahan untuk mengatasi masalah minat belajar matematika dan rendahnya hasil belajar matematika materi operasi pecahan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu teknik angket dan tes. Selanjutnya, instrument yang digunakan yaitu angket validasi media papan pecahan oleh ahli media dan ahli materi serta angket respon guru dan siswa. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga menguji hasil belajar peserta didik melalui tes awal dan tes akhir. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan menggunakan teknik analisis kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa  media pembelajaran papan pecahan layak, menarik, praktis dan efektif digunakan dalam pembelajaran matematika materi pecahan kelas IV SD Inpres Bokong 1, Kecamatan Takari, Kabupaten Kupang.
A View on People's Hesitancy Perception towards Covid-19 Vaccination in Kupang City and Kupang Regency
Authors: Puling Aleta Agustina , Kiling Indra Yohanes , Pello Shela Ch
Published: December 2023

Abstract. The vaccination program is a policy initiative aimed at slowing the spread of the covid-19 virus by enhancing individual body immunity and forming group immunity. The government's efforts are not fully accepted by the public; there are doubts about the covid-19 vaccine, and doubts about the covid-19 vaccine are influenced by public perceptions; therefore, efforts to uncover the picture of perceptions that raise doubts about the covid-19 vaccine are required in order to develop targeted treatment.

Methods The results of collecting data with twelve participants who had doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine revealed that understanding of the virus and the COVID-19 vaccine, emotional reactions to the vaccination process, vaccine side effects, and vaccine certificate policies are components that form doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine. The findings of this study also suggest that if an individual has strong confidence in social groups, limited comprehension of the covid-19 vaccine, fear of social reprimand, and fear of deviation, skepticism might cause vaccination delays and conforming behavior toward obtaining the covid-19 vaccine.
Intensity of Alchohol Consumption, Peer Pressure and Popularity of Adolescent in NTT
Authors: Pidi Seme Anunsiana Roswita , Wijaya R. Pasifikus Ch. , Benu Juliana Marlin Y
Published: December 2023

Adolescence is a time of transition from child to adult. At this point there are various biological and psychological changes that affect the nature of the individual in relationships. Peers are one of the most important factors and should not be underestimated in adolescence. Peer pressure can have a positive or negative impact. Peer pressure and popularity can influence individuals' behavior. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between the intensity of alcohol consumption in relation to peer pressure and popularity among adolescents in NTT. This type of research is quantitative correlation and is tested using Spearman's correlation hypothesis test. The sample in this study included 361 adolescents aged 15-20 years. The sampling technique was carried out according to the convenience sampling method. Collection of data using a questionnaire and analysis using the JASP program. The results of this study indicate that there is an association between peer pressure and the intensity of alcohol consumption (r = 0.165 p = 0.002) and an association between popularity and the intensity of alcohol consumption (r = 0.155 p = 0.155 p = 0.003), such that H0 discarded and H1 is received. The conclusion is that there is a correlation between peer pressure and popularity with the intensity of alcohol consumption.
Job Insecurity on Burnout in Kupang City Government Employees, East Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Ndun Catherine Claudya , Wijaya R. Pasifikus Ch. , Aipipidely Diana
Published: December 2023

The Kupang City Government is expected to create a comfortableenvironment for employees to minimize burnout. This study aims to determine theeffect of job insecurity on burnout in Kupang City Government Employees. Theparticipants in this study were 359 employees who worked in 10 government officesof the City of Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, who were selected using a randomcluster sampling technique. This study uses a quantitative approach with theMultidimensional Qualitative Job Insecurity Scale (MQJIS) (Cronbach’s alpha =0.764) to measure the independent variables and The Maslach Burnout Inventory(MBI) Scale (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.797) for the dependent variable. This study used asimple regression test with the help of the SPSS Statistics 25.0 application. Theresults showed that the value of R = 0.667 with p = 0.000 <0.01 and R² = 0.445. Thisshows a positive relationship between job insecurity and burnout, where jobinsecurity accounts for 44.5% of burnout. This means that job insecurity has a largeeffect on burnout. Hopefully, this research can provide information, thoughts, andinput to the Kupang City Government regarding job insecurity and burnoutexperienced by employees
THE IMPACT OF PATRIARCHAL CULTURE ON TOXIC MASCULINITY IN GENERATION Z IN EAST NUSA TENGGARA
Authors: Seravim Oktaviana
Published: December 2023

Dalam masyarakat yang menganut nilai-nilai patriarki, ternyata toxic masculinity masih marak. Toxic masculinity sering diartikan sebagai internalisasi nilai-nilai maskulin yang ada di masyarakat mengenai gender dan karakteristik laki-laki yang harus ada berdasarkan standar yang ditentukan oleh masyarakat. Akibatnya, toxic maskulinitas ini tidak hanya merugikan laki-laki, tetapi juga perempuan sebagai pihak yang tertindas akibat dominasi laki-laki. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif, khususnya Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah masyarakat 5 generasi z yang berasal dari berbagai suku di Nusa Tenggara Timur antara lain Manggarai Barat, Lembata, Adonara, Sumba Timur dan Timor. Dengan rincian 3 pria dan 2 wanita. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara semi terstruktur. Hasil analisis ditemukan lima tema diantaranya; pemaknaan budaya patriarki oleh generasi Z; arti maskulinitas beracun oleh generasi Z; bentuk budaya patriarki; budaya patriarki dan maskulinitas beracun; dan dampak budaya patriarkal terhadap maskulinitas beracun di Generasi Z.
The Relationship Between Social Media Addiction and Emotional Stability in Adolescents in Kupang City
Authors: Ngamo Maria Selda Andriani , Aipipidely Diana , Junias Marylin S , Benu Juliana Marlin Y
Published: December 2023

Indonesia is an Internet user, and digital media is currently the main choice of communication channel they use. One of the effects that occurs when using too much social media is that the emotions expressed through social media can be transmitted unconsciously. Emotions expressed through social media can be transmitted unnoticed by social media users when reading or viewing content from other users. The hypothesis in this study is that there is a relationship between social media addiction and emotional stability in adolescents in Kupang City. Participants in this study were teenagers aged 15-18 years who actively used social media in the city of Kupang, totaling 360 respondents. The analysis used is the correlation test. This study concludes that there is a negative and significant relationship between social media addiction and emotional stability in adolescents in Kupang City. It is shown from the results of the analysis that there is a correlation coefficient of -0.361 with a significant level of 0.000.
L’écriture des libelles chez Simon Linguet, du droit au journalisme
Authors: Perras Jean-Alexandre
Published: December 2023

Cet article s’intéresse aux usages des catégories de « libelliste » et de « paradoxale » à propos de l’écriture de Simon Linguet, en particulier lors de son exclusion du barreau de Paris et de sa querelle littéraire avec André Morellet, en 1775. Si cette écriture vindicative s’est souvent heurtée à la censure de la loi, elle semble avoir trouvé dans le journalisme sa forme adéquate d’expression.
UNDERSTANDING TURKEY'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS FROM A SECURITY PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Cora Hakan , Demir Sertif , Gurson Ali Poyraz , Mikail Elnur Hasan , Cora Ali Nazmi
Published: December 2023

Environmental problems and climate change have been a growing human-induced challenge that intensively affects our life and our future. Environmental decline like transboundary pollution, resource scarcity, and rising temperature has undesirable impacts on the security of states, communities and individuals. The essence of environmental security is based on the notion that environmental degradation/resource scarcity poses a threat to the security and continuity of nations that carries a risk of violent conflict within a country or among nations. Therefore, this article attempts to examine the applicability of environmental security as a �cause of conflict' in Turkey, where it has experienced environmental decline in the last few decades and environmental sustainability has not been adequately addressed. This article concludes that apart from transboundary water sharing, none of the other environmental problems can be a cause of war between Turkey and neighboring countries. But they may indirectly worsen its relations with bordering countries. This is because resource scarcity, environmental degradation and climate-induced mass foreign migration and asylum seekers can cause political and social disorder and cultural corruption in Turkey. These indirect effects carry the risk of deterioration in Turkey and in relations with neighboring countries through worsening dynamics linked to security.
THE CHILD�S RIGHT TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Authors: Matic Andreea Elena
Published: December 2023

The democratic contemporary society is one in which the respect for the fundamental human rights is essential. In the present paper we will refer to the special right of the children to benefit of financial support from his/her parents or tutors. The children are one especially vulnerable category of human beings as their mental and physical abilities are not yet sufficiently form in order for them to be independent and be able to support themselves. For a long period of time, in the first eighteen years the child needs care, guidance and support. In the paper will will discuss some of the international provisions in the matter of the child protection and child financial suport, then we will analyse the Romanian legal provisions. In the last part of the paper we will argue that the legal provisions must and can be improved in order to ensure a better care for children. According to the international statistic Romania is one of the EU countries in which the children have the highest level of poverty. In order for the children to properly develop physically, emotionally and mentally some changes are is necessary. There are proposition to change the laws in discussion and there is hope that in the near future, things will be better for the children.
ECO-TOURISM AND GEO-TOURISM IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Authors: Vasiliev Denis , Hazlet Richard , Stevens Rodney , Bornmalm Lennart
Published: December 2023

Eco-tourism and geo-tourism are both important sources of income for biodiversity conservation, geo-heritage conservation and local economic development. These activities also play important role in public education and awareness building on important ecological problems. Yet these activities might also have significant negative effects on local biodiversity, potentially undermining conservation goals. Modern technologies provide opportunities to reduce recreational pressure on sensitive ecosystems, simultaneously allowing human �access� to biodiversity and geo-heritage. There are multiple ways in which technological solutions may help achievement of this outcome. It is possible to either completely restrict anthropogenic pressure on ecosystems or integrate technology to partially limit recreational pressure. The concerns, however, that might arise due to technology application, include limiting financial streams, which might negatively affect local communities and reduce stakeholder support for implementation of technological solutions. Here, we discuss potential technological solutions, their benefits and limitations, as well as ways to overcome these limitations, including monetisation opportunities. We review a number of examples and propose recommendations that could help to improve environmental sustainability of eco-and geo-tourism, while not limiting economic benefits.
PERSPECTIVES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENERGY COMMODITIES AND POVERTY
Authors: Bresfelean Claudia Andreea , Bresfelean Vasile Paul , Res Moreno-Doru
Published: December 2023

The relationship between energy commodities and poverty can be studied from different perspectives, representing a multifaceted issue. In our present paper, we review the literature and explore the influence of different energy commodities such as electricity, natural gas, coal, and oil on income, health, education, environment, as parts of the poverty dimension. We underline the complex factors influencing how energy commodities and poverty interact. Access to electricity improves several aspects of our lives, such as income, health, education, and general quality of life. In regard to health and income, natural gas can also have a positive impact, although its use must be wisely considered in terms of the environment. Due to its carbon-intensive nature, coal has negative effects on both human health and the environment, despite its positive role for economic growth. Oil has its own impact on income poverty, health, and education, but it can also create challenges in energy access. Understanding energy commodities� complexities can help guide strategies in order to more effectively combat energy poverty.
TOURISM IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT THAT ALSO AFFECTS THE PRICES OF RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Authors: Brandejs David , Klika Pavel
Published: December 2023

Tourism is a short-term hobby that is characterized mainly by traveling to nearby, but also more distant locations. It is associated with recreation, rest, but also with active activity.
The increased concentration of tourists in these locations brings with it both positive and negative effects.
A positive influence is mainly the economic impact that a location sought after by tourists brings stabilization and the possibility of job growth, reduction of unemployment, development of local business and economic growth of the given location.
The negative influence of tourism is very often associated especially with tourism pollution, i.e. with the impact on the environment. A negative environmental consequence of tourism is the production of garbage, air pollution, noise in the surroundings and possible pollution of local water sources.
In the real estate market, the influence of tourism is monitored, especially on the market value of recreational properties or on the value of accommodation facilities. Here it is obvious that the value of these immovables will be higher. This effect is less observed for other types of real estate, where the effect can be the opposite, especially residential real estate.
The study evaluates this environmental aspect. The influence of the described facts on the market value of real estate with a residential function has not been fully mapped. The study deals with the clarification and evaluation of this environmental aspect, which can significantly influence the prices of real estate with a residential function.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE COMPETITION IN THE TV SECTOR IN ROMANIA
Authors: Busu Cristian , Busu Mihail , Turcu Oana , Brancu Cristian
Published: December 2023

This paper explores the landscape of competition in the television media industry in Romania. With the advent of digitalization and technological advancements, the media landscape has undergone significant transformations, leading to increased competition among television broadcasters. This study aims to examine the key players, market dynamics, regulatory framework, and challenges faced by the television media industry in Romania. By analysing existing literature and empirical data, this research provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the Romanian television market and its implications for the industry's future development.
Through a combination of qualitative interviews with industry experts and analysis of secondary data, this research reveals a diverse ecosystem of TV networks vying for audience share and advertisers' attention. Notable domestic players, including Pro TV, Antena 1, and TVR, engage in a competitive struggle for market dominance, while international channels add complexity to the industry's fabric. The regulatory framework, overseen by the National Audiovisual Council (CNA), plays a pivotal role in shaping competitive behavior. The paper delves into how licensing, content regulations, and emerging digital broadcasting standards influence market dynamics. Furthermore, the analysis underscores the evolving content strategies, with networks striving to secure exclusive programming and adapt to viewer preferences amidst the emergence of streaming platforms. As technological advancements redefine viewer engagement and consumption patterns, the Romanian TV sector faces challenges and opportunities in a landscape marked by innovation and transformation.
OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT - MINIMUM SEGMENTS VALUE METHOD BASED ON FUZZY CLUSTERING
Authors: Schuller David , Videcka Zdenka
Published: December 2023

This paper deals with the use of fuzzy clustering techniques to effectively segment potential customers and existing customers in business opportunity management. Customer segmentation plays a key role in modern businesses, enabling personalized marketing and sales strategies. Traditional clustering methods often wrestle with uncertainty and overlapping customer data characteristics. In this article, we propose the use of fuzzy clustering algorithms to overcome these limitations and provide a more flexible and accurate approach to customer segmentation. The aim of the paper is to suggest a novel method for identification the optimual number of target segments within the business opportunity management.
The initial part focuses on the benefits of implementing business opportunity management within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Implementation of this strategic tool brings a number of key benefits to businesses. The first is centralized data management, which allows to collect and organize all information about customers, potential customers and business opportunities in one place. This increases the enterprise efficiency and minimizes the risk of losing important information. Another benefit is better tracking of potential deals, which enables enterprises to better plan and manage the course of each business opportunity from initial contact with the consumers to its conclusion.
The paper concludes with the proposed method to identify the optimal number of target segments of prospect and existing customer withing the opportunity management based on fuzzy clustering.
ASSESSING FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK-LIFE BALANCE AMONG STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: Mietule Iveta , Zvaigzne Anda , Kotane Inta , Graudina Iveta , Mietule Nikola Elizabete
Published: December 2023

Statistics on overall satisfaction with work-life balance show an EU average of 79%. This figure is higher than average in more than half of the EU countries, including Estonia and Lithuania. In Latvia, this indicator is only 73%, thus Latvia is in the 6th place from the end among the EU countries, which confirms the need to find solutions to support a worklife balance. Objective of the paper is to characterise a work-life balance from theoretical aspect and to provide an assessment of influencing factors among students population to develop research-based conclusions and suggestions. Research hypothesis: the students' assessment of the work-life balance differs according to gender and level of study program. Methods used in the research: monographic method, statistical data analysis method (Spearman correlation test), mathematical methods (comparison, calculation of weighted averages), sociological research method (survey), graphical method of interpretation (collection of statistical data, visualization of survey data). The theoretical part is based on the research carried out and the concepts provided in various sources. The practical part consists of the analysis of the results obtained in the students� survey on the assessment of work-life balance and its influencing factors. Time-management skills were the lowest rated factor influencing work-life balance, however, they will continue to be vital in the face of rapid globalization, changes in labour market and lifelong learning. For students entering the labour market now or in the nearest future, it is crucial to develop their time-management abilities to acquire new skills and competences in accordance with the requirements of the labour market.
EDUCATIONAL TASKS FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF MODERN GEODIDACTIC
Authors: Vasileva Maya
Published: December 2023

The concept of "learning task" is classic in the context of teaching and learning, including in geography. On the one hand, it is related to what is learned through the task, on the other - to what will be checked and evaluated. In this report, the classical conception is further developed from a geodidactic point of view. The idea is to show, firstly, that the discussions around the learning tasks are directly related to the changes in the educational policy of the state and are a consequence of them, and secondly, to trace their development from purposeful tasks for cognitive development, realized in a lesson, by means of questions and answers, passing through tasks for diagnosing the cognitive potential of students and arriving at a key element and management tool for a competence-oriented lesson arrangement.
In the context of the competence orientation of the state education policy and the competences set in the geography curricula, the report outlines some key questions: What learning tasks are needed in the geography lesson? How to construct such tasks? How to evaluate their potential to stimulate students' competence? The answer to these questions is based on the changes after PISA, the so-called "new culture" of learning tasks, developing competence-oriented teaching and learning, of the categorical system for stimulating students' competence, adapted for the purposes of geography education.
STUDENTS INTERESTS � A PREREQUISITE FOR LEARNING IN GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION
Authors: Vasileva Maya
Published: December 2023

Thinking and learning are a basic prerequisite for the formation of geographical knowledge and the solving of geographical problems in geography education. They are complex processes that are influenced by a number of factors. Thoroughly modern geodidactics pays attention to their key features and fundamental interrelationships from the point of view of pedagogical psychology, refracted through the prism of geography and its spatial dimensions, in the context of which student interests have an undeniable role in describing and explaining student motivation for learning, respectively and for learning effectiveness. In this sense, the main idea of the report is to make a general geodidactic characterization of student interests. For this purpose, students' interests in geographical topics and regions are first studied, as well as the methods and didactic resources applied in the geography teaching process, and secondly, the problematic situations in stimulating student interests in the context of the geography lesson are outlined. The geodidactic characterization of student interests is based on the Krapp Interest Development Framework of 1998 and 2010 and on current Hemmer & Hemmer studies conducted in the period 1995-2005, detailed in 2010. The report presents sample toolkit for studying student interests in the Bulgarian school, adapted according to the Hemmer & Hemmer model.
STUDENTS� PERCEPTIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Ardelean Timea-Krisztina , Veres Edit
Published: December 2023

Over the past decade, there has been significant progress in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), marking it as an emerging technology with potential significance in the realm of education. It is poised to assume a substantial role in both the processes of teaching and learning in the immediate future. This study aims to delineate the viewpoints of university students pertaining to the concept of artificial intelligence.
To this end, an online survey was conducted among students enrolled at Partium Christian University in Romania. The survey sought to gauge students' level of awareness regarding AI, the sources they utilize for acquiring knowledge about AI, their feelings toward AI, their perspectives on its potential impact across various domains, its primary advantages within the educational, teaching, and learning contexts, and also the potential drawbacks AI might bring to the educational sphere. This research is an integral component of a broader investigation and is characterized by its exploratory nature. Our primary objective was to comprehend how students within our university perceive artificial intelligence and how they envision its role within education.
For the purpose of data analysis, an open-source software was employed, enhancing the precision of capturing the students' viewpoints and sentiments regarding artificial intelligence. The outcomes closely align with findings documented in the international body of literature.
UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL HOMEROOM TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF THE NEW TOOL FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authors: Cohen Azaria Yael
Published: December 2023

The homeroom teacher (HRT) is one of the main roles in the school. HRTs effective teaching and classroom management are central to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education. The main goal of this study was to examine Israeli upper secondary HRTs perceptions of the new multiple domain performance tool (USHRT-MDPT) to evaluate their work performance.
The study applied a qualitative paradigm of data collection and analysis. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed thematically. Participants were 46 upper secondary school HRTs. All HRTs had tenure and were evaluated at least once using the USHRT-MDPT.
The main findings were that the upper secondary HRTs perceived the USHRT-MDPT as: (1) an evaluation rubric that is appropriate for HRTs, (2) an advance organizing rubric for HRTs self-performance-improvement, (3) an evaluation rubric that promote dialogical empowerment, (4) an evaluation rubric that encourages HRTs professional development, (5) an evaluation rubric that misses the HRTs classroom management in a time of crisis component.
There is a clear dearth in scholarly literature dealing with the evaluation of upper secondary HRTs work performance. This study is the first to reveal Israeli upper secondary school HRTs perceptions of the tool for their work performance evaluation.
WHAT OBSTACLES MUST BE OVERCOME BY A TEACHER CHANGING HIS EDUCATIONAL STYLE
Authors: Krpec Radek
Published: December 2023

A teacher must overcome many different obstacles during these changes when trying to improve the quality of his teaching. As part of the qualitative research, we focused both on the behavior of the pupils and on the behavior of the teacher, who, in order to improve the quality of his teaching, is trying to change his educational style, from a transmissive style to a constructivist style. In the framework of this article, we focused on the obstacles that a teacher changing his educational style must overcome. The research is based on video recordings of a math class of pupils aged 11-13. The educational aim of the group was to lead pupils to reveal the formula for the combination number n over 2 using a constructivist approach. The research methodology is based on one of the constructivist trends called genetic constructivism. In the article, we focus on the analysis of these obstacles in the framework of various situations and also discuss how best we should react in such situations according to the constructivist approach.
DAILY LIFE IN COMMUNISM. AN APPROACH THROUGH PERSONAL OBJECT ANALYSIS
Authors: REPANOVICI Angela , BATRANU-PINTEA Vlad , DAN Elisa , TOADER Liviu , TULIGA Adrian Paul
Published: December 2023

The present paper wants to analyze the perception of communism. It is structured in two main parts: the theoretical preliminaries and the case study. In the first part, we will build a theoretical base about the main concepts that influenced the cultural world and daily life during the years of communist dictatorship in Romania. In the second part, we analyzed a database composed of photographs of objects chosen by the respondents as significant for the period we are talking about. We want to see what are the reasons that made the research participants opt for the respective objects and what significance they had for the history of Romanian anthropology and sociology. The research hypotheses on which this paper was built are two in number. The first of them starts with the fact that the objects had a major importance in the formation of a collective memory and identity in a turbulent period from a political, economic, and social point of view. The second one looks at the object as a method of flaunting one's status or escaping from everyday life.
LITOTES AS A MEANS OF MITIGATING COMMUNICATIVE AGGRESSION
Authors: Monakhova Elena
Published: December 2023

The importance of communication in society is invaluable for modern science. Aggression, expressed in verbal and non-verbal forms, produces a particularly significant effect on the effectiveness of communication. There is no doubt, however, that communicative aggression can in no way serve the success of communication. Modern research is aimed at identifying strategies, tactics and lexical units, the use of which allows communicants to have successful and effective communication. The communicative category of mitigation is of increasing interest to researchers and is regarded within the framework of pragmalinguistics. The implementation of the mitigation strategy is implemented, among other things, through meiotic means, combining euphemisms, meiotisms and litotes.
The peculiarity of litotes lies in its ability to be used for controversial purposes. The contradictory nature of litotes significantly broadens its application and widens the meanings it can reveal. Litotes is used to express both understated and categorical statements, the importance and modesty of something or someone, to sound polite and ironic or sarcastic, to convey admiration and disapproval, to accept a compliment or express insult. One of the functions litotes performs is mitigating a negative description of a person or an object. It makes litotes a device with a huge pragmatic capacity that can be used in all types of discourses, especially in such manipulative and argumentative ones as political and publicistic, thus, achieving the effect of softening the categorical nature of assessments.
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING IN THE 5.0 ERA
Authors: Katsarski Nikolay
Published: December 2023

Climate change in the era of 5.0 is becoming more significant. Society will need more power than before to keep enormous data information. Also, cooling of the servers and processors will become vital for data manipulation not only for society but also for business. The gathering and measurement of that information could be done by sustainability accounting in era 5.0. In terms of assessment, sustainability accounting can provide data and insights into a company's environmental and social effects, as well as its sustainability performance. In terms of paperwork, sustainability accounting can assist businesses in transparently reporting on their sustainability performance and communicating their sustainability objectives to stakeholders. In terms of business models, sustainability accounting can inform a company's strategy by recognizing the potential for the circular economy, supply chain sustainability, sustainable innovation, and stakeholder engagement. Finally, in decision-making, sustainability accounting may provide data and insights on the triple bottom line, scenario analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and risk management to help businesses make better-informed decisions that balance financial, social, and environmental factors. Overall, in the 5.0 era, sustainability accounting can assist businesses and authorities in contributing to reducing their influence on climate change and managing it in a sustainable way.
CONSIDERATION ON THE ROLE VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS DURING COVID-19 TIMES: SOURCE CONTROL, VENTILATION, AIR DISTRIBUTION
Authors: Danca Paul Alexandru , Nastase Ilinca , Sandu Mihnea , Georgescu Matei , Croitoru Cristiana
Published: December 2023

Due to the undergoing pandemic the advanced ventilation strategies should be further developed, aiming at reducing cross infection risk and combining the consideration of thermal comfort and energy saving. Besides air dilution methods, other distribution schemes relying on transport of pollutants and the protection of the breathing zone should be considered and current standards must be improved to explicitly consider infection control. In the same time, we must not forget that the use of monitors displaying the state of indoor air quality could be a good indicator of enough ventilation rate. The scope of this paper is to analyze the current and major issues related to COVID-19 and to argue some strategies and best practices regarding indoor air and mechanical ventilation, as well as HVAC systems operation.