bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Komunikasi Interpersonal, Kepuasan Kerja, dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja Guru Sekolah ORA et LABORA BSD di Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Kristianingrum Susanti
Published: November 2024

Guru merupakan aktor utama dalam peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran di sekolah. Dalam pelaksanaannya pembelajaran atau pendidikan di sekolah dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor, salah satunya adalah perkembangan sumber informasi serta teknologi informas. Faktor lain yang paling menonjol adalah peran guru dalam pembelajaran. Guru tetap menjadi penyangga kualitas Pendidikan yang tidak tergantikan. Guru menjadi sosok motivator, fasilitator, serta contoh bagi para siswa. Guru memegang kendali utama dalam peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu, kinerja guru memegang peranan penting dalam kualitas pembelajaran. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode yang digunakan adalah metode kuesioner dengan analisis regresi linear berganda dengan SPSS. Populasi adalah 60 guru sekolah ORA et LABORA BSD di Kota Tangerang Selatan dengan sample jenuh. Penelitian ini mengacu pada Kinerja guru sebagai variabel terikat dan 3 faktor yang mempengaruhi kinerja guru, diantaranya komunikasi interpersonal, kepuasan kerja, dan motivasi kerja sebagai variabel bebas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan semakin tinggi komunikasi interpersonal, kepuasan kerja, dan motivasi kerja maka semakin tinggi kinerja guru Sekolah ORA et LABORA BSD di Tangerang Selatan.
Pembinaan Kepribadian Terhadap Anak Pelaku Tindak Pidana Narkotika (Studi di Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Kelas II Lombok Tengah
Authors: Haslan M. Mabrur , Yuliatin Yuliatin , Rispawati Rispawati
Published: November 2024

Anak yang berdasarkan putusan pengadilan dijatuhi pidana penjara di tempatkan di Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak (LPKA) untuk menjalani masa pidana sekaligus mendapatkan pembinaan. Mengingat anak binaan LPKA adalah anak, termasuk di dalamnya adalah anak pelaku penyalahgunaan narkotika, maka diperlukan strategi khusus sesuai dengan tingkat perkembangannya agar anak memiliki kepribadian yang baik, memiliki motivasi yang kuat dalam memperjuangkan masa depannya. Oleh karena itulah, penelitian ini sangat penting dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk menganalisis pembinaan kepribadian yang dilakukan oleh LPKA Kelas II Lombok Tengah terhadap anak pelaku tindak pidana narkotika serta tantangan yang dihadapi. Temuan tersebut sangat penting sebagai data awal untuk mengembangkan model pembinaan kepribadian terhadap anak pelaku tindak pidana narkotika Dengan demikian, hasil penelitian ini akan memberikan dukungan terhadap capaian Renstra dan luaran penelitian FKIP Universitas Mataram, khususnya pada bidang sosial humaniora, topik unggulan “Pemberantasan Narkoba”. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Informan penelitian adalah: (1) petugas struktural dan fungsional yang bertugas melakukan pembinaan kepribadian, (2) anak binaan pelaku tindak pidana narkotika di LPKA Kelas II Lombok Tengah (3) Mitra LPKA Kelas II Lombok Tengah dalam melakukan pembinaan kepribadian.. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan analisis kualitatif dengan tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, verifikasi dan penarikan kesimpulan..Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pembinaan kepribadian yang dilakukan oleh Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Kelas II Lombok Tengah terhadap anak pelaku tindak pidana narkotika meliputi: (1) pembinaan keimanan dan ketakwaan kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa, (2) pembinaan kesadaran berbangsa dan bernegara, (3) pembinaan intelektual, (4) pembinaan sikap dan perilaku, (5) pembinaan kesehatan jasmani dan rohani, (6) pembinaan kesadaran hukum, (7) pembinaan reintegrasi sehat dengan masyarakat. Tantang yang dihadapi meliputi: (1) keterbatasan prasarana dan sarana, (2) kurangnya tenaga ahli, dan (3) rendahnya motivasi dan kemampuan anak binaan.
A LITERATURA INFANTIL COMO ESTRATÉGIA PARA O ENSINO DE ESTATÍSTICA NOS ANOS INICIAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Nascimento Taís Loreto do , Alves Anderson , Santos Sidney Silva
Published: November 2024

Este artigo investiga o uso da literatura infantil como estratégia para o ensino de estatística nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, com foco nas obras aprovadas pelo PNLD 2022 e adotadas pela Secretaria Municipal de Educação de Praia Grande. Utilizando uma abordagem qualitativa e o ciclo investigativo, a pesquisa identifica livros que permitem introduzir conceitos estatísticos de forma contextualizada e lúdica. O estudo visa oferecer subsídios pedagógicos que incentivem o pensamento crítico e a interpretação de dados desde a alfabetização, promovendo a interdisciplinaridade e a formação cidadã.
GAMIFICAÇÃO NO ENSINO DE NORMAS DE BOAS PRÁTICAS DE MANIPULAÇÃO EM CURSOS TÉCNICOS DE FARMÁCIA
Authors: Carmo Ivani Ramos do , Amaral Carmen Lúcia Costa , Maciel Maria Deloudes
Published: November 2024

Este artigo investiga o uso da gamificação no ensino de normas de boas práticas de manipulação em cursos técnicos de farmácia, com o objetivo de aumentar o engajamento e a motivação dos alunos. Através de simulações, desafios e feedback imediato, a gamificação transforma o aprendizado de conteúdo técnico em uma experiência interativa e prática. Os resultados indicam que essa abordagem facilita a assimilação das normas essenciais para a prática farmacêutica, preparando melhor os estudantes para os desafios do ambiente profissional.
ALÉM DAS CORES: explorando o ensino de Química através dos sentidos
Authors: Leandro Paula Rodrigues Silva , Pontara Amanda Bobbio , Amaral Carmem Lúcia Costa
Published: November 2024

Este artigo apresenta estratégias pedagógicas adaptadas para o ensino de Química a estudantes com deficiência visual (DV), enfatizando a inclusão e autonomia desses alunos. Através de materiais táteis e experimentos sensoriais, as adaptações possibilitam uma aprendizagem significativa e equitativa, superando as limitações da natureza visual da disciplina. A pesquisa destaca a importância de um ambiente inclusivo e colaborativo, promovendo o desenvolvimento de habilidades científicas e cognitivas para uma educação mais acessível e integradora.
CONSCIENTIZAÇÃO DE ESTUDANTES DA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA POR MEIO DA CULTURA MAKER E DA EDUCAÇÃO CTS: a arte de reutilizar materiais recicláveis visando à sustentabilidade
Authors: Vilela Jean Louis Landim , Araújo Mauro Sérgio Teixeira De
Published: November 2024

Este artigo aborda a conscientização ambiental de estudantes da Educação Básica por meio da Educação Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS) e da Cultura Maker. Com o projeto "Remaker", alunos de uma escola em Minas Gerais reutilizaram materiais recicláveis para criar produtos sustentáveis, promovendo práticas ambientais e a reflexão sobre o consumo responsável. A iniciativa demonstrou o potencial educativo das metodologias ativas na formação de cidadãos críticos e conscientes, incentivando o desenvolvimento de habilidades interdisciplinares e o comprometimento com a sustentabilidade.
INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL E A FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE: concepções e crenças sob uma perspectiva qualitativa
Authors: Rodrigues Vinicius Alves , Duarte Edna Mataruco
Published: November 2024

Este artigo investiga as concepções e crenças de professores sobre o uso da Inteligência Artificial (IA) na educação, comparando docentes que receberam formação específica em IA com aqueles que não receberam. Os resultados indicam que a capacitação contribui para uma maior aceitação e reduz crenças equivocadas sobre a IA, como a ideia de que ela substituirá o papel do professor. A pesquisa destaca a importância de programas de formação contínua para capacitar os professores a integrarem a IA de forma consciente e eficaz em suas práticas pedagógicas.
INDÍCIOS DE COLABORAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL DOCENTE EVIDENCIADOS EM PESQUISAS DO GRUPO CCPPM QUE UTILIZARAM ESTUDOS DE AULA
Authors: Santos Katia Christina De Oliveira , Utimura Grace Zaggia
Published: November 2024

Este artigo explora a colaboração profissional docente evidenciada em pesquisas realizadas pelo grupo CCPPM, que utilizaram a metodologia Estudo de Aula para o desenvolvimento de professores de Matemática. Os estudos analisados destacam o planejamento e a reflexão colaborativa como fundamentais para fortalecer o conhecimento pedagógico e melhorar práticas de ensino. A pesquisa sugere que a abordagem colaborativa do Estudo de Aula promove a confiança, o protagonismo e o desenvolvimento contínuo dos professores, impactando positivamente a aprendizagem dos estudantes.
SIGNIFICADOS E APLICAÇÕES DOS NÚMEROS RACIONAIS NOS MATERIAIS CURRICULARES DE SÃO PAULO DOS ANOS INICIAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Gonçalves Renata Da Silva , Tiburtino Adriana Ferreira , Curi Edda
Published: November 2024

Este artigo analisa os significados e as aplicações dos números racionais nos materiais curriculares do Ensino Fundamental de São Paulo, com foco nos anos iniciais. A pesquisa compara as abordagens da Rede Estadual e Municipal, identificando a predominância do significado "parte-todo" associado à grandeza contínua e a necessidade de ampliar a inclusão da natureza discreta nos materiais. O estudo aponta para a importância de diversificar as representações dos números racionais para facilitar a compreensão dos alunos e apoiar o desenvolvimento de habilidades matemáticas fundamentais.
DESCONHECIMENTO E FRAGMENTAÇÃO: um estudo sobre as percepções de professores de Ciências da Natureza sobre a NDC&T
Authors: Pires Margareth Polido , Amaral Carmen Lúcia Costa , Maciel Maria Delourdes
Published: November 2024

Este artigo explora as percepções de professores de Ciências sobre a Natureza da Ciência e Tecnologia (NdC&T) e sua relevância para o ensino no Ensino Fundamental. A partir de uma análise qualitativa, identificou-se uma diversidade de compreensões, que vão desde abordagens integradas e críticas até percepções fragmentadas ou incertas. Os resultados indicam a necessidade de fortalecer a formação docente sobre a NdC&T para garantir uma educação científica que promova o pensamento crítico e a compreensão da ciência como um processo dinâmico.
Evidencia morfo-estratigráfica de los predecesores del terremoto del Maule del 2010, Isla Santa María, centro-sur de Chile.
Authors:   , AEDO ORTIZ DIEGO JOSÉ
Published: November 2024

Comprender el comportamiento sísmico de márgenes de subducción es indispensable para desarrollar modelos probabilísticos que permitan estimar la ocurrencia de futuros eventos. Para esto es necesario contar con registros multi-milenarios que indiquen la recurrencia sísmica en el largo término. En esta tesis se reconstruyó la historia paleosísmica del segmento del Maule a través del análisis de la planicie de cordones litorales arenosos en la Isla Santa María, localizada en el extremo sur del área de ruptura del terremoto del Chile de 2010 (Mw 8.8). Para esto, se analizó la respuesta de la costa de la isla al ciclo sísmico; que produce levantamiento cosísmico y hundimiento intersísmico, monitoreando la principal playa de la isla durante las últimas ocho décadas (entre 1941 a 2021). Las observaciones muestran que la progradación costera y posterior construcción de cordones litorales, fue continua y no respondió sólo al levantamiento cosísmico asociado a terremotos previos, sino también al lento hundimiento intersísmico. De este modo, se interpreta que los 24 cordones litorales estudiados han registrado cambios en el nivel de la costa asociados a ciclos sísmicos completos, lo que permite reconstruir la recurrencia sísmica de los últimos 4500 años. Durante este periodo, los intervalos de recurrencia han sido variables, sugiriendo un comportamiento débilmente periódico con al menos tres etapas con comportamiento característico: La Etapa I, entre 4400 y 3000 años antes del presente, exhibe una recurrencia de 214 ± 75 años; la Etapa II, entre 2900 y 1800 años antes del presente, muestra una recurrencia de 65 ± 22 años; y la Etapa III, entre 1700 y 600 años antes del presente, una de 243 ± 55 años. Comparando estos resultados con la recurrencia cuasi periódica del segmento tectónico adyacente de Valdivia, se propone que, a pesar de que ambos segmentos comparten características tectónicas similares, la dinámica de acreción frontal de sedimentos, las “splay faults” y la deformación de la placa superior del segmento del Maule podrían controlar el tamaño y la periodicidad de sus terremotos.
On the homogeneity of topological spaces.
Authors:   , BARRÍA BURGOS SEBASTIÁN ANDRÉS
Published: November 2024

En esta tesis estudiamos la preservación de homogeneidad (y no homogeneidad) de contraejemplos universales no metrizables bajo productos e hiperespacios, con el fin de responder las siguientes preguntas: ¿Es la ω-ésima potencia del plano de Niemytzki homogénea? [Fitzpatrick Jr. and Zhou (1990), Problem 5] y ¿Es el hiperespacio de los cerrados no vacíos de la doble flecha homogéneo? [Arkhangel’skiˇi (1987), Problem II.1].
Para abordar la primera pregunta, investigamos subespacios de la ω-ésima potencia del plano de Niemytzki y la respondemos parcialmente demostrando la homogeneidad del producto entre el plano de Niemytzki y la ω-ésima potencia de un abierto básico. Como consecuencia, concluimos que el producto de la ω-ésima potencia del plano de Niemytzki con la ω-ésima potencia de un abierto básico es también homogéneo.
Para responder a la segunda pregunta, analizamos hiperespacios de la doble flecha y ofrecemos una respuesta parcial probando que los espacios de uniones de a lo más una cantidad finita de intervalos cerrados, así como todos los
productos simétricos excepto el primero, no son homogéneos. Como contraparte, demostramos que el segundo producto simétrico de la recta de Sorgenfrey es homogéneo. Además, logramos dar una imagen completa de cómo lucen los autohomeomorfismos de potencias finitas de la doble flecha. Mostramos que cualquier autohomeomorfismo de una potencia finita de la doble flecha es localmente (fuera de un conjunto nunca denso) un producto de encajes monótonos que van desde un intervalo abierto-cerrado de la doble flecha a esta, seguido de una permutación de las coordenadas.
Cybersecurity in the age of IOT: Challenges and opportunities for businesses
Authors: Jinyoung Hwang
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research is to present a thorough analysis of the intricate relationship between cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT), with an emphasis on how it affects enterprises. The combination of cybersecurity and IoT in the modern digital era offers businesses both a number of benefits and a significant issue. This research sheds light on the complex interaction between these two sectors and provide useful insights that organizations may use to successfully navigate this ever-changing terrain. This study uses a comprehensive data collection methodology that involves conducting semi-structured interviews and surveys. Results suggest that a significant proportion of enterprises exhibit a sense of assurance regarding the efficacy of their cybersecurity protocols in the context of IoT implementation. This indicates a direct and positive relationship with the allocation of financial resources towards IoT efforts, hence emphasizing the significance of making strategic investments in both IoT and cybersecurity. The prominence of regulatory compliance difficulties was also highlighted, underscoring the imperative for organizations to effectively negotiate intricate privacy and security rules. The association between operational efficiency and prospects for innovation, indicating that companies that utilize the IoT to improve their operations are more inclined to foster innovation is also emphasized.
The GIG economy and its implications for labor laws and worker protections
Authors: Jinyoung Hwang
Published: November 2024

This research examines the significant ramifications of the gig economy on labor laws and the safeguarding of workers. This study explores the various complex aspects of the dynamic labor market, with the objective of offering a thorough examination of the obstacles and possibilities it offers. The primary aims of this study are to clarify the legislative framework pertaining to gig work, evaluate the effects of the gig economy on worker rights and social safeguards, and propose suggestions for modifying and reinforcing labor legislation to cater to the distinct requirements of gig workers. To ensure this, both qualitative and quantitative research were used in this study. Findings suggests that in the modern workplace, the gig economy has become a revolutionary force. Its expansion and effects on labor laws and worker safeguards have wide-ranging effects that necessitate thoughtful analysis and prompt response. The study's conclusions highlight the complex realities of gig workers, emphasizing the reasons people choose to work for themselves, the difficulties they encounter, and their frequently erratic access to benefits and legal safeguards. The experiences of gig workers are entwined with the evolving state of worker rights and labor laws, calling for a review of long-standing regulatory frameworks. Hence, it is to reevaluate worker categories, create flexible legal frameworks, and guarantee gig workers' access to benefits and legal safeguards. The authorities should, therefore, take practical measures to tackle these issues and expedite the establishment of a regulatory framework that accommodates the dynamic nature of the labor market.
Prediksi Waktu Kerusakan Mesin Batching plant Menggunakan Metode Support Vector Machine untuk Meningkatkan Efisiensi Operasional
Authors: Rany Riyantati Dena , Sukmono Tedjo
Published: November 2024

The increasing need for productivity and the use of high technology in the form of machines increases the need for maintenance functions. At PT. XYZ, which produces ready mix concrete  , has problems with the production machine with excess machine load. This results in downtime and delays in the production process, resulting in a decrease in machine operational productivity. The purpose of this study is to predict the time of damage to the engine, so that it can determine the right engine maintenance schedule periodically. In this research, the method used is Support Vector Machine which is implemented to python. This prediction is carried out to improve the efficiency and performance of the machine by predicting damage or failure that may occur in the future. Where this SVM can accurately predict breakdowns and proactively optimize maintenance schedules at the right time. This allows companies to improve efficiency in their operational systems, extend the life of machines, and reduce maintenance costs.
Film und Ferenczi
Authors: Hamburger Andreas
Published: November 2024

Der Beitrag untersucht die Beziehung zwischen Sándor Ferenczi und dem Film aus mehreren Blickrichtungen: Seine ambivalente Rolle in der »Filmaffäre« des Jahres 1925, die Bedeutung seiner Behandlungstechnik und seiner Traumatheorie für die Methodik der Filmpsychoanalyse und abschließend sein erstaunlich flüchtiges Auftauchen im Psychoanalyse-Film.
STYLISTIC FEATURES OF THE DESIGN OF POSTERS OF THE XI'AN FILM STUDIO
Authors: YANG YI , DUBRIVNA A.
Published: November 2024

Purpose of the study is to clarify the artistic features, style characteristics, and existing flaws in the poster design of different genre films produced by Xi'an Film Studio at different stages of its development, through the analysis of a large number of historical posters from Xi'an Film Studio; the use and development of graphics, colors, and symbols in the poster design; the exploration of the influence of the aesthetics of Western cinema. Methodology is based on the system-analytical, comparative, figurative-stylistic, compositional-constructive, comprehensive-historical and semiotic methods. This made it possible to comprehensively investigate the specified problem, made generalization and reach reasonable conclusions. Results. The main features of Xi'an Film Studio's movie poster design are revealed. The main characteristics of the design, existing flaws, and the application of the poster design of Xi'an Film Studio are summarized. According to the results of the research, the use and development of graphics, colors, and symbols in the poster design of Western cinema are summarized and applied. Scientific novelty. The characteristics and the application of Xi'an Film Studio's movie poster design are analyzed, the regional symbols that are applicated in the design are revealed, and some practical results and solution of Xi'an Film Studio's movie poster design are summarized. Moreover, an perspective that integrates media convergence and interdisciplinary approaches, combining theories from semiotics and communication studies to analyze various dimensions of poster design at the Xi'an Film Studio are be developed. A substantial amount of primary visual and textual materials has been gathered to facilitate a comprehensive analysis. Practical significance. The results of the study can be used to analyze and develop the application of design principles in the poster designs, brand designs, digital media and interactive design, provide practical experience for incorporating cultural elements into design, and offer a pathway for designing local cultural products in Shaanxi.
ОБРАЗ РОДИНИ У ТЕМАТИЧНИХ КАРТИНАХ НАРОДНОГО ХУДОЖНИКА УКРАЇНИ АДОЛЬФА ІВАНОВИЧА ЛОЗИ
Authors: Лоза Наталя  Адольфівна , Носенко Анна Іванівна
Published: November 2024

Мета статті – дослідити особливості образів родини у живописних композиціях Адольфа Івановича Лози (1931–2004) в контексті часу їх створення; дати інтерпретацію змісту образів матері, батька, дитини та проаналізувати їх з позиції втілення позачасових архетипів. В дослідженні застосовано історико-культурологічний, мистецтвознавчий художньо-стилістичний, компаративний, іконографічний та іконологічний методи. Проаналізовано тему родини у картинах майстра, до якої він звертався протягом усього творчого життя. Виявлено основні образи: матір, батько, дитинство, сім’я як цілісність. В образі матері-берегині виявлено значення особистих вражень та спогадів дитинства, війни та післявоєнних років. Зважаючи на це, автор створив узагальнений образ Матері-жінки-землі, що народжує, годує, береже, піклується про майбутнє покоління, тим продовжує рід і зберігає традиції. Показано, що образ Батька безпосередньо пов’язано з образом дитини (сина). У композиціях вони виступають як єдність не тільки візуально, але символічно між поколіннями – одне виростає з іншого, спирається на досвід та зростає фізично, ментально та духовно. В образах дитинства художник розкриває тему зростання, дорослішання. Встановлено, що образи родини у творчості художника є втіленням позачасових архетипів, що виводить образний лад творів митця на інший глобально- міфологічний рівень. Вивчено образи родини у тематичних композиціях А.І. Лози в контексті часу та особистого досвіду митця; проаналізовано змістову основу образів матері, батька, дитини у взаємозв’язку з проблематикою національної ментальності та загальних архетипів. Результати дослідження необхідні для створення цілісної картини історії мистецтва України та зокрема Одеської мистецької школи.
REGENERATION OF THE DESIGN OF WEAVING AND EMBROIDERY PATTERNS BASED ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: MA WENJUAN , CHUBOTINA I. M.
Published: November 2024

Purpose of this work is to determine the feasibility of using AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) technology to restore the design of traditional Yao patterns in order to protect and preserve the culture of the Yao ethnic group, and at the same time contribute to the modernization of the application of traditional arts. Methodology: In this study, based on the classification and combing through Yao weaving and embroidery patterns through literature research, the two selected design patterns are coded and extracted, and AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Automatic Generation Contents) technology is cited to carry out regeneration design of the patterns. Results: By studying the process of creation and evolution of Yao patterns, it was found that its unique cultural and aesthetic value warrants study and preservation. It was found that patterns created using AIGC technology not only retain the basic elements of traditional patterns, but also introduce various design innovations. These newly created templates have a high visual aesthetic and can be applied to the design of Yao derivative cultures. Scientific novelty of the study consists in the identification of the main characteristics of the traditional patterns of the Yao people, and the proposed approach to their preservation and integration into modern design. By overcoming the limitations of traditional design, this study combines AIGC technology with national traditional culture. Practical significance: This study is of great scientific significance because it not only provides a new method for digital preservation and innovative design of Yao patterns, but also contributes to the study of the application of artificial intelligence in pattern innovation. Research materials can be used both in educational courses and in project design practices.
PP-LEM: Efficient and Privacy-Preserving Clearance Mechanism for Local Energy Markets
Authors: Erdayandi Kamil , Mustafa Mustafa Asan
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we propose a novel Privacy-Preserving clearance mechanism for Local Energy Markets (PP-LEM), designed for computational efficiency and social welfare. PP-LEM incorporates a novel competitive game-theoretical clearance mechanism, modelled as a Stackelberg Game. Based on this mechanism, a privacy-preserving market model is developed using a partially homomorphic cryptosystem, allowing buyers’ reaction function calculations to be executed over encrypted data without exposing sensitive information of both buyers and sellers. The comprehensive performance evaluation demonstrates that PP-LEM is highly effective in delivering an incentive clearance mechanism with computational efficiency, enabling it to clear the market for 200 users within the order of seconds while concurrently protecting user privacy. Compared to the state of the art, PP-LEM achieves improved computational efficiency without compromising social welfare while still providing user privacy protection.
Life course central depressive symptoms among the depressed Chinese: From adolescence to old age
Authors: Huang Shunsen , Lai Xiaoxiong , Wu Yibo , Wang Yun
Published: November 2024

This study investigates how the network metrics of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) vary across different developmental life stages in Chinese residents. Utilizing cross-sectional data from two nationally representative samples collected in 2022 and 2023 (total N=51,970), MDD was identified using the PHQ-9 scale (cut-off ≥ 10). Participants were categorized into 13 age groups and five developmental stages. A Gaussian graphical model examined the depressive network structure, global network strength, and central symptoms, with network comparison tests performed to identify significant differences. 10,181 residents (5,167 males; age range 11.63-94.48 years) were finally included. The prevalence of MDD varied between 16.57% and 25.12% across age groups. Significant differences in network structure were found in 28 of 78 pair comparisons (P.s < .04). Global network strength exhibited a distinctive trajectory: increasing from under 18 to 30-34 years (significantly higher at 30-34 compared to 18-24 years, P = .014), decreasing at 60-64 years (lower than younger groups, P.s < .002), increasing again at 65-69 years, and finally decreasing at 75+ years. Sadness emerged as the central symptom in almost all stages, most central symptoms significantly varied across life stages (P.s < .047). Unique central symptoms were identified in different developmental stages: sadness and fatigue in adolescence/emerging adulthood, failure and sadness in young adulthood, suicidality and sadness in middle adulthood, and disturbed appetite in older adulthood. These findings underscore the importance of considering a life course perspective when developing interventions for depression, as central symptoms and network metrics of MDD vary significantly across different life stages.
Methodological Advances in Encoding Models of brain: Applying Temporal Response Functions to Magnetoencephalography for Written Text Perception.
Authors: Soghoyan Gurgen , Neklyudova Anastasia , Martynova Olga , Sysoeva Olga
Published: November 2024

Recent advances in cognitive neuroscience have expanded the tools available to study language processing beyond traditional event-related potentials (ERPs), to methods like the Temporal Response Function (TRF). TRF allows for a nuanced investigation of brain dynamics by modeling neural responses as a convolution of stimuli with self- optimized TRF curves. While TRF has been successfully applied to auditory speech, its application to written language processing remains unexplored. In this study, we introduce a novel approach for analyzing TRF in reading using magnetoencephalography (MEG), leveraging its high spatial resolution. We employed the Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) paradigm to present text word-by-word, avoiding eye-movement artifacts and enabling precise timing. By integrating predictors such as word onset, word length, and semantic dissimilarity (SD), we explored both low- and high-level linguistic processing during reading. Our analysis of 17 participants revealed significant early neural responses within 150 ms post-word onset, associated with semantic processing, supporting the notion of rapid semantic integration in written text perception. This study serves as a proof of concept for using TRF in reading research, extending its utility from auditory to written language domains. Our findings contribute to understanding the neural mechanisms underlying reading and suggest potential applications for studying populations with reading impairments, such as dyslexia.
The Relationship Between Psychological Capital and Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Interpersonal Deviant Behavior: The Mediating Role of Work Engagement
Authors: Taghpour Azin , Mirghasemi Reyhaneh , Zarrinrad Ehsan
Published: November 2024

The principal objective of this study is to examine the influence of psychological capital on organizational citizenship behaviors and interpersonal deviant behaviors, with work engagement acting as a mediating variable. Data were collected via an online questionnaire. The research sample comprised 317 employees from a pharmaceutical products wholesale company, selected randomly. The hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling, facilitated by SPSS and AMOS software. The findings indicate that psychological capital significantly and directly affects organizational citizenship behaviors. Moreover, work engagement serves as a mediator in the relationship between psychological capital and both organizational citizenship behaviors and interpersonal deviant behaviors. However, the results reveal that psychological capital does not have a direct and significant impact on deviant behaviors. This research underscores that psychological capital can enhance organizational citizenship behaviors.
Analysis of a Residential RC Building Subjected to Blast Load Using Time History Method
Authors: Tanvir Siddiky  , Chy Nur Sazzad Hossain
Published: November 2024

Blast incidents in recent years, such as in the Russia-Ukraine war, indicate that most terrorist attacks target high-occupancy iconic and public buildings using high explosives. This assessment is essential for developing effective mitigation strategies to enhance the building's resilience and safety of buildings like Embassies, banks, hospitals, monumental buildings, headquarters etc. should be designed and analyzed to withstand blast effects within acceptable limits. The theoretical analysis will encompass a thorough review of prevailing design codes, standards, and guidelines concerning blast-resistant design. Furthermore, advanced computational tools will be employed to conduct numerical simulations, allowing for the simulation and analysis of the performance of reinforced concrete structures under blast loads. After collecting required data from the design of a proposed residential building for CUET professors and the soil condition from further field investigation we acquainted these data with ETABS 2018 software which was utilized in this study for load estimation and analysis purposes. After analyzing the model with standard load applications, the blast load for our chosen building (CUET Professor’s Building) subjected to different explosions (100kg, 200kg, and 300kg TNT equivalent weight) from different stand-off distances (10m and 20m) has been calculated with compliance of IS code 4991.The blast load application has been validated in ETABS software by doing a blast load analysis of a portal frame as an example. The time period and the displacement due to blast load obtained by the end of the time history analysis in the software are compared with the values obtained by manual calculation from the book “Dynamics of Structure” by Ray W. Clough which has a slight marginal error of 2.12% for time period value and 1.2% for the displacement value, which is acceptable. Thus, the further blast load applications were carried out using Time History analysis. The response of the building in terms of displacement and drift is more when the blast's standoff distance is less and the charge weight is more. Thus, the response is inversely proportional to the standoff distance and proportional to the charge weight.  Considering the values of different parameters, the cases of 100kg 20m blast and 200kg 20m blast are within the safe limit. In contrast, the rest of the cases exceed the allowable limit for this particular building. We have also stated a comparison between the severity of earthquake load to blast loads by plotting a story displacement and a story drift ratio curve.
Investigating pre-service teachers’ competence to notice ethnic microaggressions in the classroom
Authors: Civitillo Sauro , Glock Sabine , Naudszus Luca Alexander , Venhoff Louisa , Lieck Dwayne Sean Noah , Jugert Philipp
Published: November 2024

Ethnic microaggressions are subtle forms of interpersonal discrimination that convey insensitivity or demean a person’s ethnic identity and have been documented in educational settings targeting minoritized students. Drawing on the racial noticing framework and insights from teacher psychological characteristics, the present study examined pre-service teachers’ competence to attend and interpret ethnic microaggressions and explored the attitudinal dispositions that contribute to teachers’ awareness of these discriminatory actions. Using a vignette design across two experimental studies in Germany, our results indicated that participants demonstrated noticing ability in detecting microaggressions. We found less consistent evidence for the role of participants’ attitudinal dispositions as predictors of racial noticing. Implicit prejudice was only related to attending microaggressions, and this result was not replicated in the second study. Surprisingly, explicit prejudice was positively associated with interpreting microaggressions in both studies. Additionally, higher levels of critical consciousness were positively linked to a greater ability in attending and interpreting ethnic microaggressions. We discuss implications for teacher education on noticing ethnic microaggressions in schools.
Are Online Opt-In Panels Viable Data Sources on Hard-to-Reach Populations? Population and Relational Inferences on Gang Membership in the United States
Authors: Pyrooz David , Densley James , Sanchez Jose
Published: November 2024

Criminologists maintain a vested interest in hard-to-reach populations, such as active offenders, former prisoners, and affiliates of criminal enterprises. For five decades, policymakers and researchers have sought national estimates of gang activity. Traditional methods, such as surveys sampling law enforcement agencies or youth populations, have provided valuable insights into gang activity in the United States. However, these approaches face limitations, including bias, obsolescence, high costs, outdated data, and restricted scope. This study examines the potential of online opt-in panels to studying gang populations. Contracting with YouGov, we administered four surveys to 13,148 respondents between January 2023 and January 2024, measuring lifetime gang membership and its correlates. Lifetime gang membership estimates ranged from 2.0% to 2.4% in custom surveys and 5.3% to 6.2% in omnibus surveys. While demographic and socioeconomic correlates showed mixed results, ecological and legal correlates consistently aligned with expectations based on prior research. Our findings suggest cautious optimism about the utility of online opt-in panels for studying hard-to-reach populations like gang members and advancing cross-national, comparative research in line with the Eurogang Program of Research. These panels offer advantages such as cost-efficiency, accessibility, and timeliness, but further validation is necessary to establish their reliability and validity for population-level estimates.
Modelli Creditizi nel Contesto ESG: La Domanda dei Mutui delle Famiglie Consumatrici nelle Regioni Italiane
Authors: Arnone Massimo , Leogrande Angelo
Published: November 2024

Il presente studio esamina l'impatto dei fattori ESG-Environment, Social and Governance sui modelli creditizi delle banche italiane e sulla domanda di mutui delle famiglie nelle diverse macro-regioni del paese dal 2009 al 2022. La transizione verso pratiche di finanza sostenibile è analizzata nel contesto della crescente rilevanza della sostenibilità come driver strategico per la competitività delle banche. Attraverso un'analisi econometrica basata su modelli panel data, il paper indaga la relazione tra le componenti ESG e il valore dei mutui concessi alle famiglie. I risultati mostrano che i mutui sono influenzati positivamente da politiche di supporto creditizio, interventi di riqualificazione urbana e una maggiore educazione finanziaria nelle regioni con elevata disuguaglianza di reddito e grave deprivazione abitativa. Tuttavia, emergono anche criticità legate a rischi ambientali e di governance che possono ridurre la domanda di mutui in aree con problemi significativi di gestione dei rifiuti e deterioramento del paesaggio. Il paper conclude con una discussione sulle implicazioni di policy e suggerimenti per ulteriori ricerche nel campo della finanza sostenibile e dei suoi effetti sul settore bancario e sulla domanda di credito.
Epigenetic regulation and memories
Authors: Fourment Mercedes , Gallusci Philippe
Published: November 2024

This article summarizes the current understanding of epigenetic regulation in grapevines, emphasising their significance in a clonally propagated plant with limited genetic diversity. Key epigenetic processes, including DNA methylation and histone modifications, shape chromatin structure, influencing gene expression. The grapevine leaf methylome reveals similarities with other clonally propagated plants, emphasizing low methylation levels in specific contexts. Epigenetic regulation contributes to grapevine phenotypic plasticity, clonal diversity, and an intriguing dialogue between grafted partners. These mechanisms form a vital part of plant memory, especially in the face of climate change. Despite the potential resetting during plant regeneration, recent evidence suggests the persistence of parental epigenetic imprints in progeny. Understanding how environmental conditions affect epigenetic imprints in grapevine clones is crucial. In Uruguay, where the wine industry faces climate challenges, Tannat stands as an emblematic variety adapted for our environmental production systems. However, climate change predictions in the region include rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased extreme events, which could impact some aspects of its adaptation (yields, berry quality and typicity, among others). Vineyard management strategies, along with plant breeding, are essential for adaptation. Adding epigenetic diversity for breeding strategies enhances adaptability, contributing to sustainable viticulture in the face of climate change. The article calls for urgently developing innovative strategies utilizing heritable epigenetic variations, presenting a faster and more efficient approach to grapevine breeding for stress tolerance in the era of climate change.
Ghost Wars Redux – Covert Action and Proxy War in the Second Era of Taliban Rule
Authors: Coll Steve
Published: November 2024

This chapter examines the complex dynamics of covert action and proxy wars in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. Drawing on a combination of historical analysis from the author’s previous works and recent interviews conducted in the region, it explores the evolving role of intelligence agencies, particularly the Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI), and their interactions with those of regional powers like Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) and Iran’s intelligence services, as well as the persistent influences of the United States, Russia and China. The principal argument is that the Taliban’s security policies and intelligence operations, influenced by past practices and external pressures, could further destabilize Afghanistan and embroil the region in deeper conflicts.
A Persistently Weak, Below-Subsistence Economy with Large Humanitarian Aid Needs and No Improvement in Sight
Authors: Byrd William
Published: November 2024

The chapter examines the economic decline and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. Utilizing data from the World Bank, United Nations, and other sources, it outlines the initial free-fall of the Afghan economy caused by the abrupt end of foreign aid and the disconnect from international financial institutions. The chapter argues that despite some stabilization through effective macroeconomic management by the Taliban and the inflow of humanitarian aid, the economy remains fragile, with many Afghans living below the subsistence level. New economic shocks, in 2023, including reduced humanitarian aid and the Taliban’s opium ban, threaten further decline. The chapter concludes with recommendations for donors to ensure gradual aid reduction, improve aid efficiency, and support economic activities, while urging the Taliban to adjust harmful policies.
The Fund for the Afghan People
Authors: Rigsby Jeff
Published: November 2024

This chapter explores the establishment and challenges of the Fund for the Afghan People, a Switzerland-based charity created in September 2022 to safeguard part of Afghanistan’s central bank reserves and facilitate cross-border transactions. Utilizing official government documentation, personal communications, and published research on Afghanistan’s economy, the chapter examines the economic, political, and legal context of the Fund’s creation shedding light on an often-underexplored topic. The main argument centers on the misconceptions regarding U.S. intentions and the reasons for the Fund’s inactivity. The chapter concludes with recommendations for mobilizing the Fund’s assets to alleviate Afghanistan’s economic isolation and promote sustainable growth, including leveraging assets for renewable energy investments and improving cross-border payment mechanisms.
Halikarnas Balıkçısı’nın Mavi Sürgün Adlı Eserinden Hareketle Türkiye Türkçesinde Önvarsayım Tetikleyicileri
Authors: Oğuz Kabadayı Ceren
Published: November 2024

İletişimde görev alan dilsel ifadeler sadece yüzey yapı ile sınırlı değildir. Tümceler, görünürde taşıdığı anlamın yanı sıra farklı şekillerde, görünenden daha fazla ileti de taşıyabilir. Bu ileti çoğu zaman açıklıktan uzaktır. Bu tür örtük ifadelerden biri de önvarsayımdır. Değerlendirme yöntemlerine göre farklı açılardan incelenmesi mümkün olsa da önvarsayım kavramı çalışmada anlamsal bir yönden ele alınmaktadır. Önvarsayım, kendisini iletişimin her iki tarafında da bilinir duruma getiren unsurlara göre türlere ayrılmaktadır. Tümcede çeşitli ekler, sözcük türleri ya da yan tümceler şeklinde karşımıza çıkarak tümcedeki örtük anlamı üstlenen unsurlar önvarsayım tetikleyicileri olarak adlandırılır. Bunlar, tümcede örtük olarak sunulan arka plan bilgisini alıcı ile gönderici taraflarında görünür yapmakla görevlidir. Tümcedeki kullanım şekillerine ve sayılarına bağlı olarak bir tümcede bir ya da birden çok önvarsayımın okuyucuya ya da dinleyiciye aktarılması mümkündür. Bu çalışma Türkiye Türkçesinde önvarsayım türleri ve önvarsayım tetikleyicisi olarak kullanılan unsurlar üzerine hazırlanmıştır. Çalışmada örneklem olarak Halikarnas Balıkçısı’nın “Mavi Sürgün” adlı eserinden yararlanılmıştır. Buradan elde edilen veriler vasıtasıyla varoluşsal, sözlüksel ve yapısal önvarsayım tetikleyicilerinin ve bu unsurların kullanımı neticesinde ortaya çıkan önvarsayım türleri üzerinde durulmuştur.
Improving Creative Thinking Skills through Open-ended Problems in Mathematics Education in terms of Adversity Quotient (Types of Climbers and Campers)
Authors: Sa'idah Ulya , Budiyono Budiyono , Siswanto Siswanto , Usodo Budi , Hendriyanto Agus
Published: November 2024

Creative thinking is one of the abilities that students must have. This research aims to explore creative thinking skills in solving open-ended problems in grade 7 students at a junior high school in Surakarta. This research uses a qualitative method. The instruments used are questionnaires, questions, and interviews. The test instrument uses one open-ended question on algebra material. The sampling method was carried out by purposive sampling where the subject was selected based on the results of the Adversity Response Profile (ARP) questionnaire score. The research subjects were 7th-grade students at one of Surakarta's private junior high schools who had studied algebraic form operations. Data were collected through tests and interviews with 4 research subjects. The data validity used was method triangulation. The results of the study show that all subjects can go through all stages of the creative thinking process although there are differences in each stage. In the preparation stage, climbers-type students do not need a long time to understand the problem. Unlike the campers, they take time to understand the problem by reading it repeatedly. At the incubation stage, students pause to look for ideas for solving the problem. At the illumination stage, students have different ways of solving the problem. At the verification stage, climbers-type students recalculate the answers written to check their correctness. While campers type students only skim the answers they write. Climbers-type students do not give up easily and do not experience difficulties in solving problems, while campers-type students take longer to understand the problem and almost give up in solving the problem. Based on the findings obtained, teachers need to consider the different types of students' creative thinking in designing class activities in order to improve students' creative thinking abilities through classroom learning.