bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correlation between Joint Roughness Coefficient (JRC) and statistical roughness parameters
Authors: Nikiema Tégawendé , Gonze Nicolas , Descamps Fanny
Published: December 2024

Rocks are polycrystalline, heterogeneous, and anisotropic media containing discontinuities that often create planes of weakness. These discontinuities influence the mechanical behavior of the rock mass through their surface morphology, their aperture, and their filling material. Surface morphology is generally characterized by roughness, which is used as an input parameter in analytical or numerical models of rock mass stability.
Quantifying the roughness of discontinuities is a complex operation that requires appropriate methodologies and tools. Barton’s Joint Roughness Coefficient (JRC) is widely used due to its simplicity for quantifying roughness and addressing joint shear strength. However, the visual comparison method is subjective and may cause biases in the JRC estimates. One way of eliminating this bias is to rely on statistical estimators as proposed by several authors. On this basis, the current study examines the added value of 3D optical profilometry for roughness quantification.
In order to test this approach, typical JRC profiles were digitized, and a 3D printer was used to create surfaces reproducing the roughness state of the profiles. These surfaces were analyzed with a 3D optical profilometer to determine statistical estimators. The results are analyzed to identify the most relevant estimators, and correlations with the JRC are proposed. When investigating the mechanical behavior of rock joints, such correlations will help converting statistical roughness estimates from fractures tested in laboratory into comprehensive JRC values to address joint shear strength.
Machine learning landslide susceptibility mapping in western Greece with INSAR time-series analysis
Authors: Alatza Stavroula , Loupasakis Constantinos , Apostolakis Alexis , Kontoes Charalampos , Kokkalidou Martha , S. Bartsotas Nikolaos , Nefros Constantinos
Published: December 2024

The current study aims to investigate landslide susceptibility in Western and Central Greece and to enrich our existing knowledge in slow-moving deformation phenomena, mainly triggered by prolonged or excess precipitation events. For this purpose, SAR interferometry and AI are implemented on Earth Observation data.
Landslide susceptibility mapping was performed in a broad area within the most landslide prone geotectonic zones of Greece, extending from Crete Island up to the Greek - Albanian borders. These are the Ionios, Gavrovo and Pindos geotectonic zones. The variety of geological formations and morphological features, crucial infrastructure and the plethora of settlements provide a great variety of conditions and an exceptionally large landslide inventory.
By exploiting a national scale inventory of Line of Sight surface displacements in Greece, the so-called InSAR Greece project, more than 3000 landslides were detected in Western Greece. Topographical, geological, meteorological, hydrological parameters and vegetation, were introduced to the model, as landslide causative factors.
The prediction problem was approached as a binary classification problem defining the classes landslide, no landslide for each landslide point and was solved training robust classic machine learning algorithms using the aforementioned dataset. The annotation of the dataset was performed by experts in the field. A strict ML methodology was employed for training, tuning and testing the machine learning, comprising of 5-fold cross validation, hyperparameter tuning, feature ranking and selection and strict train validation dataset split to avoid spatial autocorrelation. XGBoost algorithm showed the best performance among the traditional ML algorithms, thus it was preferred for producing susceptibility maps.
The exploitation of big volumes of EO data and AI, in landslide susceptibility mapping, can provide a valuable tool in risk reduction. Also, validation of susceptibility mapping with ground truth investigations, provides an additional advantage in establishing a landslide susceptibility system and in the adoption of mitigation measures.
Assessment of soil behavior in seismic excitations by exploring different approaches
Authors: Edip Kemal , Stanko Davor , Bojadjieva Julijana , Salic-Makreska Radmila , Sheshov Vlatko
Published: December 2024

In geotechnical earthquake engineering seismic site response analysis is a very complex task, which has gained an increasing importance for the last decades. This paper aims to numerically simulate the effect of an earthquake input in different types of soil layers in order to get the dynamic amplification factor. The methodology for correctly simulation of seismic waves propagation includes thorough theoretical background aided with different softwares (Shake, Deepsoil, Strata and Plaxis) which allow the simulation of soil as nonlinear material model or small strain linearly elastic material.
The verification of the model is done by comparison of numerical results in relation to two different soil profiles from Varazhdin, Croatia and from Skopje, Macedonia. The proposed approach should demonstrate and illustrate the special points in taking into account the modelling of different layers. The earthquake input is given as acceleration signal which in case of low densities of soil material are prone to initiate higher amplifications. Finally, the advantages and limitations of the proposed numerical model are discussed in detail.
Evaluating Technical and Economical Aspects of Conventional and MTBM Methods for Dam Diversion Tunnels - the Case of the Triantafyllia Dam
Authors: Ntemiroglou Christina , Marinos Vasilis , Lazaridou Sera
Published: December 2024

Hydraulic tunnels are the most important structures for the proper operation of a dam, and especially diversion tunnels are designed to play a dual role. In particular, during its construction ensure dry conditions, while are also used as water intake tunnels or even evacuators during the operation phase of the project. However, both the type and the construction rate of the dam are crucial components in the design of the diversion tunnel, while this rate influences the return period of both hydrologic and hydraulic calculations. From the perception of construction, the drilling of the diversion tunnel may be easier via mechanical methods, but from the economic point of view it may not being so efficient. The aim of this research is the techno – economic comparison of conventional and mechanical methods of tunneling, and more specifically the drill and blast method and the use of micro – TBMs. To explore the multiple practical challenges from a real - world perspective, we are taking advantage of the Triantafillia Dam, located in Greece, which is characterized by an interesting geological gneiss underground. In analysis, hydrological and hydraulic models are employed, while the geotechnical design of the diversion tunnel is applied, accounting for the engineering geological characteristic - “keys” of the surrounding rock mass. Starting from the influence of the type of the dam on the required diameter of the diversion tunnel, considering the time required for its construction and the probability of failure, the alternative diameters of diversion tunnel are decided.
Comparison of predicted or designed with actual or executed conditions using the example of recently constructed tunnels Podmurvice and Debeli Brijeg in the Republic of Croatia
Authors: Vukičević Filip , Šegedin Nikola , Julardžija Suad , Matešić Leo
Published: December 2024

During the period from 2019 to 2023, as part of the project to construct the state road D403 from junction Škurinje to the Port of Rijeka and the construction of access roads to the Pelješac Bridge, geological supervision was carried out over the excavation of the Podmurvice tunnel with a total length of L=1237.00 m and the Debeli Brijeg tunnel with a total length of L=2443.00 m. The role of geological supervision over tunnel excavation involved actively participating in the process of determining the actual engineering geological profile along the tunnel route and the process of verifying the stability of underground excavation. During the design phase, geotechnical classification of rock mass was applied using the RMR (Rock Mass Rating; Bieniawski, 1989) and Q-system (Barton, Lein, Lunde, 1974; Grimstad, Barton, 1993). During the excavation phase, in coordination with the supervisory authority, RMR geomechanical classification (Bieniawski, 1989) was adopted as the main and leading classification method of rock mass, all with the purpose of determining the actually executed category of rock mass excavation, which served as the main basis for determining the type of primary substructure assembly. The main goal of this article is to compare the predicted or designed conditions (engineering geological profile along the tunnel route, rock mass quality (excavation categories), types of primary substructure assembly, etc.) with the actually executed conditions at the mentioned locations of two recently constructed tunnels in the Republic of Croatia.
Soil investigations as a cornerstone for geotechnical design of liquefaction mitigation measures below levees
Authors: Bacic Mario , Andacic Katarina , Gavin Kenneth , Urumovic Kosta
Published: December 2024

Levees, as earthen structures, are particularly prone to damage during seismic events. Seismic loading can result in global levee instability, however failure mechanisms are also associated with large deformations due to soil liquefaction within and below the levee. To evaluate the liquefaction potential below the levees, and for the purposes of liquefaction mitigation design, it is necessary to carry out detailed in-situ and/or laboratory investigation works. This is challenging mainly due to the large lengths of the levees, and considering the limited financial and time resources for the implementation of investigation works. The paper gives an insight into several examples of investigation works carried out to identify the liquefaction potential, with an overview of the designed measures for the rehabilitation of the underlying soil. Examples include Puscine levee in Međimurje County, which was reconstructed due to the unsatisfactory height from the aspect of high water, and the Hrastelnica levee in Sisak-Moslavina County, which was damaged in earthquake of December 2020. While a large number of SPT tests were applied along the Puscine levee to assess the liquefaction potential, various geophysical and geotechnical methods were used at the Hrastelnica levee. As part of the LeveeLiq research project, additional investigations were carried out on the latter levee using a multi-sensor approach with the aim of developing a methodology for mapping the spatial variability of the liquefaction potential under the levees, which will be presented in the paper.
Minimization of Blasting-Induces Vibrations in a Metal Mine Using Surface Wave Mitigation
Authors: Gülsev Uyar Aksoy Güzin , Okay Aksoy Cemalettin , Savas Ozan
Published: December 2024

The impact of seismic waves on the environment is a major concern in rock blasting operations. Severe seismic vibrations have the potential to cause significant damage to nearby structures, buildings, open pit slopes within the mine and even leaching areas. Vibrations can compromise structural integrity and cause cracking. This study uses a non-conventional approach to effectively reduce blast induced vibrations. This study presents a method based on the principle of surface wave attenuation, which aims to minimise vibrations by considering the interaction of seismic waves with each other. To compare the conventional method with the innovative approach, two groups of blasts were conducted in a metal mine in Turkey using an electronic detonation system. In addition, a pilot blast was carried out to be used in the developed method. The seismic signal obtained from the pilot blast contains information about all the geological formations traversed from the source to the seismic recording site. Therefore, there is no need to model the geology separately in the group blast modelling, which is obtained by summing the pilot blast signal with the number of holes in the group blast. The inter-hole delays are determined by running the algorithm which consists of detecting the surface wave component of the seismic wave emitted by each hole in the group and determining the inter-hole delays to attenuate this high amplitude component at the target point. Analysis of the seismic data obtained by applying these delays shows that the positive effect of the surface wave attenuation method on the environmental impact of blasting and blasting efficiency is greater than that of the vibration attenuation methods using the classical method.
Remediation of the earthquake - induced collapse sinkholes in Sisak – Moslavina county
Authors: Kovacevic Meho Sasa , Bacic Mario , Cosic Ivan , Skegro Tomislav , Tomasevic Igor
Published: December 2024

This paper presents the remediation works of surface openings in the Sisak-Moslavina county, whose activation was triggered by the M6.2 earthquake in December 2020, with an epicenter near Petrinja. In addition to the immediate vicinity of residential buildings, openings appear near the transport infrastructure, on cultivable and non-cultivable agricultural land and in the forests of the municipality of Donji Kukuruzari. Some of the openings are in the immediate vicinity of the Pašino Vrelo water well. The mentioned surface openings, appeared during and after the main impact, were identified as collapse sinkholes, the development of which was not indicated by any deformation of the ground surface or subsidence, which makes them extremely dangerous. The lack of surface indicators, along with the sudden increase in the number of sinkholes in the period after the earthquake, make this area highly risky for its inhabitants. As part of the assessment of the condition and categorization of the collapse sinkholes, which preceded the development of remediation design and remediation works, 143 sinkholes were detected, two of which stand out with large volumes of 943 and 5014 m3. The other sinkholes have a volume of less than 450 m3, with most of them having a volume of 1 - 50 m3. The paper presents the efforts in categorizing sinkholes to determine the priorities in remediation, development of remediation design based on the inverse filter method with the use of materials of different gradation and geosynthetic materials, as well as the remediation works and associated challenges.
Analysing White Supremacy Ideology and Strategies for Its Prevention
Authors: Rosny Fauzy , Samad M Yusuf
Published: December 2024

Purpose: Mass shootings in America have increased significantly in recent decades. Half of all incidents have occurred since 2000, with one-third since 2010. Victim numbers have also risen, from an average of 8 deaths per year in the 1970s to 51 per year in the 2010s. Data reveal that most perpetrators are white males, and that a culture of violence and easy access to firearms are key drivers. This study investigates why many white men commit mass shootings, using the Buffalo shooting as a case study.
Study Design/Methodology/Approach: This research adopts a qualitative design, using a case study approach to examine events and individual action in detail.
Findings: Mass shootings are rooted in social pathologies within American society, exacerbated by the ideology of white supremacy. This ideology, born from frustration with progress in racial and gender equality, channels anger towards individuals perceived as foreign.
 Originality/Value: The study underscores the need for risk management in firearm ownership to prevent misuse. By providing an in-depth analysis of a specific case, it enriches existing literature on supremacist ideology and offers insights into its prevention.
DISINTEGRATION OF THE SELF SYSTEM IN A PATIENT WITH SEMANTIC VARIANT PPA (SVPPA) DIAGNOSED FOLLOWING SARS-COV-2 INFECTION AND COVID-19
Authors: Pąchalska Maria , Wilk-Frańczuk Magdalena
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study is to present a patient with semantic variant PPA (svPPA) diagnosed following SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 contraction, who experienced a dramatic disintegration of the Self system.The patient, a 45-year-old bilingual physician with no chronic diseases, contracted SARS-CoV-2 in November 2020, confirmed by RT-PCR. During acute COVID-19, he developed high fever (40C) and neurological symptoms such as severe headache, dizziness, confusion, and loss of smell. About 16 weeks later, he had difficulties understanding common words in Polish and English (he was bilingual). One year post-COVID-19, his language impairment has intensified affecting word comprehension and naming. His syntax and phonology in Polish remained relatively intact, but he appeared confused. Despite losing word meaning, he could still use various objects. Psychiatric examination showed no mental illness, while neurological and neuropsychological assessments revealed long COVID with predominant aphasia symptoms. He had problems with lexical classification and higher-level differentiation. A MRI one year after COVID-19 showed significant asymmetric cortical atrophy in the temporal regions, predominantly on the left side, and in subcortical areas. In the Polish Boston Naming Test (BNT), he had difficulty recalling well-known items and used general descriptions instead (the patient occasionally mixed Polish and English). In the Pyramids and Palm Trees Test (PPTT) we found impairment of semantic memory. Surface dyslexia and dysgraphia were also found. Working memory impairment increased as the disease progressed. Information flow was profoundly disturbed, and ERPs to all stimuli significantly reduced. Two years after contracting COVID-19, the patient exhibited significant loss of object knowledge and constructional apraxia. He developed blank speech, making incoherent statements. As the disease progressed the patient lost his sense of identity, unable to recognize objects or faces, including his reflection. In June 2023, just over two and a half years after contracting COVID-19, the patient developed pneumonia. He was hospitalized and died a few days later. Post-mortem examinations revealed asymmetric cortical atrophy of the temporal lobes, more severe in the left hemisphere, which is associated with language functions. TDP-43 proteinopathy was also diagnosed. We will discuss the multifaceted symptoms and significance of this case study for modern medicine.This reliably documented case serves as a significant contribution to modern neuroscience, offering valuable insights into the intersection of COVID-19 and neurodegenerative diseases, and paving the way for future research and improved patient care.
Presupuesto Participativo y Priorización de Obras en el Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Municipal de Latacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador Periodo 2021-2023
Authors: Guayaquil-Molina Juan Carlos , Tinajero-Jiménez Marlon Rubén
Published: December 2024

El artículo académico titulado presupuesto participativo y priorización de obras en el gobierno autónomo municipal descentralizado de Latacunga, provincia de Cotopaxi, Ecuador, en el período 2021-2023 profundiza en las ramificaciones del Presupuesto Participativo (PP) en la priorización y ejecución de obras públicas en Latacunga. El objetivo principal de la investigación es analizar la dinámica operativa del PP y su impacto en la eficacia de la ejecución del proyecto, evaluando su implementación y los efectos resultantes en la participación de la comunidad y la asignación equitativa de los recursos.Esta investigación emplea un enfoque cuantitativo, integrando encuestas y análisis documentales para evaluar las percepciones de los ciudadanos sobre el proceso. Se examinan minuciosamente aspectos críticos como la transparencia y la participación equitativa en el marco de la toma de decisiones. Los resultados revelan que, si bien la mayoría de los encuestados considera que el proceso es eficaz y transparente, siguen existiendo desafíos importantes, especialmente en las regiones rurales, donde la participación equitativa y la ejecución de los proyectos siguen siendo notablemente limitadas.La investigación concluye que el PP ha fomentado un progreso considerable; sin embargo, su eficacia podría mejorarse mediante una mayor inclusión de los grupos marginados y una planificación más integral. Se recomienda utilizar herramientas como el análisis multicriterio para refinar la selección de proyectos y amplificar el impacto del PP en el desarrollo local.
Kjære leser
Authors: Mehlum Lars
Published: December 2024

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Foreninger vil ikke endre gjeldende praksis
Authors: Pileberg Silje
Published: December 2024

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Om eldre og selvmord – hva handler det om?
Authors: Aakhus Eivind , Skjellestad Trine , Wagle Jørgen
Published: December 2024

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Teoretisk bakgrunn og praktisk håndtering i skolesammenheng
Authors: Grøtta Kjerstin
Published: December 2024

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The International Conference "Education in the Perspective of Values" 2024 - BOOK OF ABSTRACTS
Authors: Opriş Dorin , Scheau Ioan , Moşin Octavian
Published: December 2024

This volume includes the abstracts of the papers presented at the international conference "Education in the perspective of values", 16th Edition, October 9-11, 2024, "1 Decembrie 1918" University of Alba Iulia (Romania). The International Conference "Education in the perspective of values" remained a generous and fruitful environment for debate this year, in which research ideas were presented and models and paradigms were supported, aiming to answer research questions relevant to educational problems. Research results were presented that aimed to bring conceptual clarifications and offer praxiological suggestions to pressing problems, such as the valorization of educational resources of different types in formal and non-formal contexts, the identification and promotion of educational models that help pupils and students in selecting and assuming authentic values, and the development of solutions to the challenges that changes in society bring to education systems.
A LASERTERAPIA DE BAIXA POTÊNCIA COMO FORMA DE TRATAMENTO DA LOMBALGIA: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Filoni Eduardo , Ribeiro Filho Alfredo , Pardi Paulo Celso , Braga Cristina , Cavalcante Fabrício Vieira , Crozariol Clayton Gomes , Isabella Adriana Paula Jordão , Salani Renata , Olímpio Aloísio , Capeloa Cristina Nunes , Douradinho Christian , Ocon Carlos Alberto , da Cunha Márcio Fernandes
Published: December 2024

Introdução: A dor lombar é uma importante causa de incapacidade, ocorrendo em prevalências elevadas em todas as culturas, influenciando negativamente na qualidade de vida das pessoas. O laser de baixa potência tem se mostrado uma escolha adequada para a diminuição de quadros álgicos. Objetivou-se, no presente estudo, avaliar o uso do laser de baixa potência na lombalgia. Método: Revisão Integrativa utilizando-se artigos em bases de dados Lilacs, Medline, Scielo, Biblioteca Cochrane e periódicos. Os critérios de inclusão dos estudos clínicos desta revisão foram: ser estudo clínico randomizado investigando o efeito do laser de baixa potência na lombalgia, isolados ou como parte de um programa de tratamento; avaliar pelo menos um dos seguintes desfechos: dor, incapacidade e qualidade de vida. Foram incluídos estudos localizados no período de 2013 a 2033. Resultados e Discussão: Os estudos mostraram a atuação da LBI na redução da inflamação, na mudança nos níveis de endorfina, redução da dor e na recuperação acelerada da condução nervosa. Considerações Finais: A maioria dos artigos evidenciou efeitos favoráveis do laser de baixa potência na lombalgia com terapias adjuvantes.
Training Essay Writing of New College Students from Scratch for Achieving National Competition Finalists
Authors: Agusalim Imam Dui , Sumarsono Irwan , Kusumawati Eny
Published: December 2024

The existence of National Competition in writing makes challenging for the lecturer of English lesson. How the training execution is done in pandemics, and what materials are to prepare or needed for the students are the main important problems that must be well considered. That the pandemics makes the training run in online rather than offline creates another difficulty to identify students’ weaknesses in writing. Without understanding students’ need in writing and grammar, the training is given from the basic sentences in English language to the technique of essay writing. This paper written in qualitative method describes the guidance process and details of the training prior to the National Competition. It is surprising that the student can get the final level and the evaluation for recommendation is that the mastery of grammar should be included for better result in the future. Varieties of sentence patterns employed in the competitive writing make the competitor successful.
Reality of capital mobilization from banks of enterprises in the VN30 group in Vietnam
Authors: Hong Hanh Luong Thi
Published: December 2024

Capital mobilization in enterprises today is a very necessary and important task. Any enterprise needs capital to meet its production and business needs. Choosing appropriate forms of capital mobilization, finding funding sources and using them effectively is the top concern of any enterprise. The methods for enterprises to mobilize capital are: Bank loans, Bond issuance, Stock issuance. Borrowing through bond issuance has not been widely used by enterprises because the market conditions are not yet developed and enterprises are used to borrowing from banks, enterprises do not disclose information. In this article, the author mainly uses research methods such as statistics, comparison, analysis and data synthesis to analyze the current situation of bank capital mobilization of 17 enterprises in the VN30 group on the Vietnamese stock market, thereby evaluating achievements, limitations and causes.
Stress assessment in patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw
Authors: S. Medneva Teodora , B. Tsolov Rosen
Published: December 2024

Objectives: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) has become increasingly common due to the widespread use of antiresorptive drugs in cancer and osteoporosis treatment. Cancer diagnosis and treatment, particularly with concurrent serious illnesses, impose significant stress on patients. There is welldocumented evidence linking cancer progression with stress, suggesting that psychosocial factors may influence disease development. This study aimed to evaluate stress levels in MRONJ patients, defining their physical, psychological, and behavioral responses, and exploring correlations between stress levels and socio-demographic factors (gender, age, education, residence). Methods: A total of 82 MRONJ patients at various stages of the disease, with different primary cancer types, completed a validated stress symptom checklist (SSCL). Additionally, they provided socio-demographic information, including gender, age, residence, education, occupation, type of cancer, MRONJ phase, and necrosis location. Results: The majority of MRONJ patients experienced high to very high stress levels, irrespective of sex, age, primary diagnosis, or MRONJ stage. Stress level data indicated that 5% had moderate stress, 35.5% had high stress, and 60% experienced very high stress. Anxiety was the most common psychological symptom (92.7%), followed by temper flare-ups (74.4%), restlessness (69%), irritability (63.4%), and depression (61%). The study highlighted the significant impact of prolonged stress on both general health and cancer progression in MRONJ patients. Conclusion: The findings underline the need for preventive strategies to mitigate stress in cancer patients at risk of MRONJ. Integrating stress-reduction practices in treatment plans could potentially benefit overall patient health and improve treatment outcomes.
Personality and Situational Factors Influencing Prosocial Behavior in Organizational Contexts
Authors: Dimitrova Maria
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the personality and situational factors that shape prosocial behavior in organizations, analyzing the impact of organizational climate, leadership styles, and individual traits. Employing both theoretical and empirical methods, the study reveals the relationship between personal attributes and environmental influences in fostering prosocial actions. Insights are discussed to aid in developing organizational strategies that encourage supportive and productive climates.
Implementation of Early Mobilization to Reduce Pain Intensity Post-Cesarean Section at Labuang Baji Regional General Hospital
Authors: Kasim Erna , Fitri Fitri , Limbong Magdalena , Ahmad Ekayanti Hafidah , Kessi Andi Tenriola Fitri
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Cesarean section (Sectio Caesarea) is a surgical procedure involving the removal of the fetus through an incision in the abdominal and uterine walls.
Objective: To implement early mobilization as a strategy to reduce pain intensity following a cesarean section at Labuang Baji Regional General Hospital, Makassar.
Method: A descriptive case study was conducted involving two respondents.
Results: On the third day post-surgery, both respondents initially experienced moderate pain intensity. After the implementation of early mobilization, pain intensity decreased to mild levels.
Conclusion: The case study concluded that early mobilization effectively reduces pain intensity in post-cesarean section patients.
LEARNING MANAGEMENT THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING (CRT) APPROACH BASED AN ETHNOMATIC TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' CREATIVE THINKING
Authors:   Universitas Sebelas Maret, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Elementary School Teacher Education
Published: December 2024

Human resources are an important instrument for national development. Education is a key factor in building the quality of human resources. Through CTR learning, students can improve their creative thinking according to their respective abilities, talents and interests. Recognizing the diversity of cultures and backgrounds of students. This study aims to improve the creative thinking of elementary school students through CRT based an ethnothematic learning and describe students' responses to learning using CRT approach based on ethnothematic. This study uses a mixture of quantitative and qualitative methods with experimental methods. The sample of this study was 28 students of Grade IV Elementary School. Sampling using purposive technique. Data collection techniques in this study used tests, observations, and interviews. Interactive qualitative data analysis refers to the formulation of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana (2014) which consists of three stages: data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. While quantitative research was conducted using experimental methods The results of the study provide recommendations to teachers to be able to manage learning in a fun way by accommodating differences in student backgrounds and cultures by empowering local potential. The conclusion of this study is that the CRT approach by empowering local potential can improve students' creative thinking.

Keywords: culturally responsive teaching, ethnothematics, creative thinking
Iman kepada Allah yang Adil dalam Kitab Habakuk: Pesan Teologis tentang Keteguhan Iman di Tengah Tantangan Zaman
Authors: Ardhiatama William Fortunatus Dani
Published: December 2024

Tulisan ini mengeksplorasi dan merefleksikan secara mendalam konsep iman kepada Allah yang adil menurut perspektif Nabi Habakuk. Tema utama dalam Kitab Habakuk adalah keadilan Allah di tengah situasi ketidakadilan yang dialami oleh umat pilihan-Nya. Habakuk adalah sosok yang berusaha memahami imannya dalam konteks tantangan zaman. Bagi Habakuk, iman bukanlah sekadar keyakinan yang bebas dari pertanyaan atau keraguan, melainkan sebuah dialog aktif dengan Allah untuk menggali pemahaman lebih dalam tentang kehendak-Nya. Melalui dialog ini, Habakuk menyadari bahwa Allah bekerja dengan cara dan waktu yang melampaui pemahaman manusia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam tulisan ini adalah studi literatur yang mencakup analisis konteks historis Kitab Habakuk, kajian literer atas teks, serta pemahaman teologis tentang iman dan keadilan Allah. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa iman yang sejati menurut Habakuk adalah iman yang mencerminkan komitmen etis. Iman ini menuntut keteguhan, kesetiaan, serta kesediaan untuk memenuhi kehendak Tuhan dalam tindakan nyata sehari-hari. Penelitian ini juga menegaskan bahwa pemahaman iman yang matang dapat menjadi sumber kekuatan di tengah ketidakpastian hidup. Dengan demikian, Kitab Habakuk menawarkan pesan relevan bagi setiap orang yang bergulat dengan pertanyaan tentang keadilan dan pemeliharaan ilahi di dunia yang penuh tantangan.
Menyingkap Wajah Keadilan Allah: Perspektif Nahum 1:1-8 dan Relevansinya bagi Umat Kristiani Masa Kini
Authors: Jakarias Jakarias
Published: December 2024

Fokus studi ini adalah analisis konteks Kitab Nahum 1:1-8, dengan tujuan menggali pemahaman mengenai latar belakang sejarah, sosial, dan teologis yang mempengaruhi penulisan kitab tersebut. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi literatur yang mengeksplorasi konteks kultural dan sosial, agar pembaca dapat memahami bagaimana budaya dan masyarakat Asyur berperan dalam membentuk narasi serta pandangan tentang Tuhan dalam konteks itu. Analisis ini menemukan bagaimana kitab ini merefleksikan pandangan masyarakat Israel tentang kekuatan dan kehancuran. Relevansi tulisan ini memberikan wawasan tentang konteks sejarah dan sosial pada masa itu, khususnya terkait kekejaman kekaisaran Asyur dan perasaan masyarakat yang tertindas. Dengan demikian, tulisan ini mengajak pembaca untuk menemukan Tuhan dalam setiap peristiwa hidup, terutama di saat-saat kesusahan, karena Tuhan memperhatikan orang-orang yang bersungguh-sungguh mencari dan percaya kepada-Nya. Pembaca dapat belajar dari bangsa Israel bagaimana mereka menyadari bahwa Allah adalah dasar pengharapan dan penjamin dalam berbagai kesulitan, terutama saat menghadapi ketidakadilan.
Pengaruh Aplikasi YouTube Terhadap Hasil Belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial Pada Materi Siklus Air di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Dewi Dyah Ayu Buana Tungga , Yuliana Leni , Suryandari Savitri
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari ada tidaknya pengaruh aplikasi YouTube terhadap hasil belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial materi siklus air kelas V Sekolah Dasar Negeri Pakis V Surabaya. Tes digunakan sebagai teknik pengumpulan data. Dilakukan di Sekolah Dasar Negeri Pakis V Surabaya. Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain quasi eksperimental. dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak SPSS. Teknik purposive sampling digunakan untuk memilih dua kelas sebagai sampel yaitu kelas eksperimen (5.C) dan kelas kontrol (5.D). data dikumpulkan melalui tes, kemudian dianalisis dengan analisis statistik deskriptif dan inferensial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (1) gambaran penggunaan media pembelajaran aplikasi YouTube berjalan dengan sangat baik, dikarenakan mengalami peningkatan yang sangat signifikan, (2) gambaran peningkatan hasil belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial pada siswa kelas 5.C menunjukkan bahwa kelas eksperimen mengalami peningkatan hasil belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial lebih baik daripada kelas kontrol setelah kelas eksperimen menerima perlakuan, (3) pengaruh media pembelajaran YouTube terhadap hasil belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial materi siklus air pada siswa kelas V, berdasarkan hasil analisis statistik SPSS, terdapat pengaruh positif media pembelajaran YouTube terhadap hasil belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial materi siklus air pada siswa kelas V.
Penerapan Model Discovery Learning Untuk Meningkatkan Partisipasi Aktif Peserta Didik di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Buton Handrini , Salamor Lisye
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya tingkat partisipasi aktif siswa di Sekolah Dasar Negeri (SDN) 71 Ambon, yang mengakibatkan penurunan keterlibatan aktif siswa dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan. Salah satu penyebab rendahnya hasil belajar siswa adalah kurangnya keragaman metode dan model pembelajaran yang digunakan selama proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan model Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dalam studi deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah memberikan penjelasan yang sistematis, faktual, dan akurat mengenai fakta-fakta di lapangan. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas dua SDN 71 Ambon. Data penelitian diperoleh dari kuesioner, observasi, dan dokumen, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis data kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat partisipasi aktif siswa meningkat setelah penerapan model pembelajaran Discovery Learning. Aktivitas guru dan siswa selama penerapan model ini, seperti memberikan inspirasi, mengidentifikasi masalah, mengumpulkan data, mengolah data, dan menarik kesimpulan, tergolong baik. Selain itu, tingkat partisipasi aktif siswa pada setiap sesi mengalami peningkatan dibandingkan sebelum intervensi. Secara spesifik, tingkat partisipasi aktif siswa sebelum intervensi sebesar 42,27%, dan meningkat menjadi 85,90% pada sesi ketiga setelah intervensi.
Investment Risk Management Strategies in Sukuk: A Sharia Management Perspective
Authors: Mahadewi Erlina Puspitaloka
Published: December 2024

Sukuk, as a Sharia-compliant financial instrument, has gained increasing popularity among global investors. However, as the market evolves, challenges related to risk management in compliance with Sharia principles have also emerged. This paper aims to explore investment risk management strategies in sukuk from a Sharia management perspective. Using qualitative analysis and literature review methods, the study highlights the importance of applying Sharia principles in identifying and managing risks, including market risk, liquidity risk, and default risk. Sharia-compliant risk mitigation strategies, such as portfolio diversification, sukuk performance monitoring, and the use of Sharia contracts like wakalah and mudharabah, are discussed in depth. Additionally, the paper emphasizes the role of Sharia supervisory authorities in ensuring that sukuk instruments remain compliant with Islamic law, providing added security for investors. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for investors, financial institutions, and policymakers in developing effective and Sharia-compliant risk management frameworks.
Pediatría General Tomo 17
Authors: Córtez Alvario Joffre Ariel , Pacheco Flores Liva Zulema , Bauer Moretta Christian Andrés , Hidalgo Guevara Johanna Nathaly , Docente de la Universidad de Guayaquil Muñoz Villacres Lenin Stalin
Published: December 2024

El Tomo 17 de Pediatría General ofrece una revisión exhaustiva de los principios y avances más recientes en el cuidado de la salud infantil. Este volumen aborda de manera integral las bases fisiológicas y patológicas que subyacen en las enfermedades pediátricas, con un enfoque en el diagnóstico temprano, la intervención oportuna y la prevención de complicaciones. Los capítulos incluyen temas fundamentales como el crecimiento y desarrollo, inmunizaciones actualizadas, y estrategias de promoción de la salud. Además, se abordan con detalle las enfermedades infecciosas, respiratorias, gastrointestinales y hematológicas más comunes en la población pediátrica, incorporando las últimas guías clínicas basadas en evidencia.
Investigation of Callus Induction Medium and Callusing Ability in Three Rice Varieties, viz, Ratnagiri-8, Karjat Shatabdi and Karjat-3
Authors: T. B. Kamble , S. V. Sawardekar , M. G. Palshetkar , S. S. Patil , P. M. Darekar , G. K. Sangale , S. V. Naik
Published: December 2024

The present investigation was carried out in tissue culture laboratory at Plant Biotechnology Centre, College of Agriculture, Dapoli-Ratnagiri (M.H.) in Completely Randomized Design with 3 replications with the aim to set up the regeneration protocol in the three rice varieties, viz, Ratnagiri-8, Karjat Shatabdi, Karjat-3 with an objective to investigate suitable callus induction medium which can be used to develop an efficient in vitro regeneration technique through callus for the selected varieties. Mature seed embryo was used as explant for callus initiation.
The callusing ability of the varieties was tested on 12 media combinations with different concentrations of 2,4-D and NAA, their combinations and one control treatment. The highest callus induction was recorded for medium combination T2: MS + 2,4-D (2.0 mg/l) + NAA (0.5 mg/l) in Ratnagiri-8 and Karjat Shatabdi with a frequency of 66.67 % and 53.33 % respectively. Karjat-3 showed highest callus induction for medium combination T3: MS + 2,4-D (2.0 mg/l) +NAA (1.0 mg/l) with a frequency of 68.33 %. Similarly, the highest callus weight was recorded for T2 in Ratnagiri-8 (0.367 g) and Karjat Shatabdi (0.290 g) for T3 in Karjat-3 (0.392 g). Embryogenic, soft, friable callus with granular texture and yellowish white colour was obtained from all media combinations in all three varieties.
ПАРЛАМЕНТАРИЗМ В СТРАНАХ ВОСТОКА ОПИРАЕТСЯ НА ДРЕВНИЕ ТРАДИЦИИ ГОСУДАРСТВ-ЦИВИЛИЗАЦИЙ
Authors: Аликберов А.К.
Published: December 2024

Парламентские эгалитарные формы правления известны на Востоке с древности. Поэтому здесь существует много разных форм, каждая страна представляет и определенную трансформацию этой традиции. Эти реалии логично вписываются в тему многополярности. Сегодня приходится констатировать несоответствие гуманистической традиции реальной политике Запада. Поэтому важно изучать опыт наших соседей на Востоке, которые, как и Россия, являются государствами-цивилизациями. Следование самостоятельному пути развития, в том числе в вопросах парламентаризма, будет способствовать и гармонизации системы международных отношений.

Parliamentary egalitarian forms of government have been known in the East since ancient times. Therefore, there are many different forms here, and each country represents a certain transformation of this tradition. These realities logically fit into the theme of multipolarity. Today we have to state the discrepancy between the humanistic tradition and the real policy of the West. Therefore, it is important to study the experience of our neighbors in the East, which, like Russia, are states-civilizations. Following an independent path of development, including in matters of parliamentarism, will also contribute to the harmonization of the system of international relations.
ПРОБЛЕМЫ ПАРЛАМЕНТАРИЗМА В СТРАНАХ АРАБСКОГО ВОСТОКА
Authors: Долгов Б.В.
Published: December 2024

В статье рассматривается становление парламентаризма в наиболее значимых странах Арабского Востока. Особое внимание уделено анализу развития парламентских систем в арабских странах в сложный период «арабской весны» и ее последствий. В заключение подтверждается, что Арабский Восток, несмотря на внутренние проблемы и попытки внешнего давления, показал пример формирования парламентских систем на основе демократических достижений парламентаризма в мире и своих цивилизационных особенностей, отражающих стремление арабских обществ к созданию нового миропорядка на принципах многополярности.

In the article, the appearing and development of the Parliamentary systems in the most important countries of the Arabic Orient, which formed after the victory of these countries in the national-liberated wars against colonial oppression, is examined. The actuality of this theme is conditioned by two factors. The first is that the countries of the Global Orient or Global South at the actual period play more and more role in the world economical and political life. The second is that the Collective West, which is guided by the USA, tries to force its world order – one polarity world on all countries. That is why it is necessary to show the attaining and particularities of other civilizations and their possibilities and abilities to form a new, more just, poly-polarity world order. The special attention in this article is allotted to analyze the evolution of the Parliamentary systems in the Arabic countries in the difficult period of the “Arab Spring” and its consequences in the years 2011–2020. This period is characterized by the radical changing of the ruling regimes in some countries, the beginning of armed conflicts, the struggle against radical Islamism, and the trials of external actors to intervene in these processes. In the conclusion, it is confirmed that the Arabic Orient exhibited the example of the formation of the Parliamentary systems on the basis of the democratic achievements of Parliamentarism in the world and its civilization particularities, despite the difficult internal problems and external pressure. These processes reflect the aspiration of the Arabic societies to build a new world order on the principles of poly-polarity.
РОССИЯ ЗАИНТЕРЕСОВАНА В ФОРМИРОВАНИИ НА ВОСТОКЕ МОЩНОГО ПОЛЮСА СУВЕРЕННОГО РАЗВИТИЯ
Authors: Миронов С.М.
Published: December 2024

Россия традиционно проводила многовекторную политику, которая актуальна в условиях формирования многополярного мира. Коллективный Запад во главе с США увидел в этих процессах угрозу своим гегемонистским амбициям и начал против нашей страны гибридную войну. Это предопределило поворот России на Восток, где формируется мощный полюс экономического и политического развития. Необходимо расширять наше понимание политических процессов и особенностей функционирования парламентских институтов в странах Востока. Это важно для развития парламентской дипломатии и выстраивания гармоничных отношений России со странами обширного Восточного региона.

Russia has traditionally pursued a multi-vector policy, which is relevant in the context of the formation of a multipolar world. The collective West, led by the United States, saw these processes as a threat to its hegemonic ambitions and launched a hybrid war against our country. This predetermined Russia's turn to the East, where a powerful pole of economic and political development is being formed. It is necessary to expand our understanding of political processes and the specifics of the functioning of parliamentary institutions in the Eastern countries. This is important for the development of parliamentary diplomacy and building harmonious relations between Russia and the countries of the vast Eastern region. -
A SUAVIZAÇÃO DE RESULTADOS CRIA VALOR PARA OS ACIONISTAS?
Authors: CARVALHO DA SILVA RICARDO , MOURA LAMOUNIER WAGNER , HENRIQUE DIAS DE SOUZA GUSTAVO , LIMA PINHEIRO JULIANO
Published: December 2024

O presente estudo teve como objetivo verificar a influência da prática de suavização de resultados nos retornos das ações das empresas listadas na B3. A amostra foi constituída de 193 empresas, cujos dados foram tomados trimestralmente entre 2010 e 2019, culminando em 6.044 observações. Os dados foram submetidos ao software Excel para estimar o indicador de suavização de Eckel (1981) e o nível de suavização de Leuz, Nanda e Wysocki (2003). A seguir, todas as variáveis foram submetidas ao software Stata, por meio do qual foram estimadas as regressões em dados em painel. O resultado não foi significativo, portanto, não é possível afirmar, com base na amostra e no período utilizados, que existe alguma influência da prática de suavização sobre os retornos de ações das empresas no mercado brasileiro e, por conseguinte, na geração de valor ao acionista. Demais conclusões vão ao encontro da literatura que trata do assunto e identificaram que o valor Market-to-Book e os lucros por ações tendem a aumentar os retornos das ações, ao passo que o endividamento pode promover a sua redução. O estudo testou, também, a variável do Novo Mercado, e concluiu que o fato das empresas estarem listadas nesse segmento diferenciado não permite afirmar que geram melhores retornos que as demais empresas da B3.