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Social Values in the Tandak Sambas Dance in Sambas Regency West Borneo
Authors: Aditya Mega Cantik Putri , Ismunandar Ismunandar , Muniir Asfar
Published: February 2025

One of the cultures owned by the Malay tribe is customs, beliefs and arts that are carried out as entertainment. Tandak Sambas dance is a traditional dance that functions as entertainment typical of the Malay tribe which still maintains its authenticity. It is necessary to make protection efforts carried out by the state to avoid violations of the Sambas Tandak dance from cultural claims by other countries. The creator of the Sambas Tandak dance movement or choreography of the dance has also not been registered as copyright. Tandak Tambas dance is included in the form of traditional dance (folk dance). Tandak Sambas dance, functions as a means of performance, here dance is useful for entertaining the wider community. This dance comes from a folk game that is very close to the development of community life from various aspects. One of the values contained in the sustainability of Sambas tandak dance performances is social values. The social values of the Malay indigenous people are reflected in several changes and also the overall performance form. By trying to research this, it is hoped that the social values contained in this dance will not be lost and can still be maintained from generation to generation in the Malay indigenous community, especially in the Sambas Regency area.
Nighlife and Escapism: The Social Reality of Women's Nightlife at Bira Beach Bulukumba
Authors: Salehuddin Salehuddin , Kamaruddin Syamsu Andi , Adam Arlin , Utomo Jepri
Published: February 2025

This research discusses the phenomenon of nighlife and the social reality of women's nighlife in Bira Beach, Bulukumba, South Sulawesi. Nightlife in this tourist area is not only an attraction for tourists but also reflects complex socio-economic dynamics. The presence of night women in Bira Beach is often influenced by life pressures, economic limitations, and lack of access to education and formal employment opportunities. For some women, night work becomes a strategy for survival as well as a space to escape social and family pressures. This phenomenon also functions as a new social space where individuals can express freedom and rebuild self-identity. Using a qualitative approach and an interpretive paradigm, this research reveals the motivations, dynamics of social interaction, and impacts of nightlife on the women involved. The findings show that nightlife at Bira Beach functions not only as a space of escapism but also presents social challenges, including stigma and marginalization. This phenomenon is relevant to sociological studies, particularly in understanding the impacts of globalization, modernization, and the conflict between local cultural values and modern economic needs. A multidimensional approach is necessary to create inclusive solutions, such as socio-economic empowerment, changing societal perceptions, and community-based interventions. Through these measures, women in the nightlife industry are expected to break free from cycles of poverty and social stigma and gain opportunities to improve their quality of life. This study makes a significant contribution to understanding the relationship between nightlife, social escapism, and the economic-cultural dynamics in coastal communities.
Nuclear Coupled Electronic States Analyses Expose Nuclear Quantum Effects in Nucleobase Pairs
Authors: Motoki Kohei , Mori Hirotoshi
Published: February 2025

Tautomerization by double proton transfer of nucleobase pairs leads to point mutations of nucleic acids. A series of constrained nuclear-electronic orbital calculations, combined with natural bond orbital and kinetic analyses, has quantitatively revealed the importance of nuclear quantum effects in the reaction. Compared to the case where the nuclei are treated classically, the probability of the formation of the tautomeric isomers of Cytosine-Guanine, explicitly taking into account the NQEs, increased by a factor of 8.0 in the gas phase and by a factor of 20.5 in water. This could be explained by the increase in the number of electrons occupying the reaction site’s antibonding orbitals. The proportion of Cytosine-Guanine tautomeric isomers formed by double proton transfer was estimated to be 246 pairs per human genome.
El arquitecto lasallista como detonador para la transformación social
Authors: Martínez Barrera María del Rocío
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo caracteriza y discute los aprendizajes que requiere desarrollar un arquitecto en formación para interpretar las necesidades de la comunidad a la que atiende y ofrece reflexiones que pueden ayudar a los docentes a preparar a sus alumnos para un futuro que traerá consigo graves y complejos desafíos con respecto a la degradación social y funcional de muchos asentamientos humanos.
México: somos un pueblo profundamente religioso
Authors: Barp Luciano
Published: February 2025

El hombre de nuestro tiempo es sensible a los valores filantrópicos y sociales, sin embargo, su acción será sólida, solamente si llega a encontrar la razón intima de su existencia. Sin esta fundamentación podríamos caer fácilmente en un frágil activismo materialista.
Clasificación de Malware mediante Redes Neuronales Artificiales
Authors: Vazquez Roberto A. , González-Medina Lilia E
Published: February 2025

En la actualidad, ningún antivirus cuenta con un mecanismo de detección y clasificación totalmente efectivo para abarcar los miles de virus y programas maliciosos que se generan a diario. Por otro lado, se sabe que la mayoría de esas muestras son variaciones de programas maliciosos que ya se tienen identificados y que por lo tanto tienen similitudes estructurales. En ese sentido, para detectar estos programas se necesitan métodos de clasificación capaces de clasificar programas maliciosos nuevos o variantes de estos aunque no se cuente con información específica en una base de datos.  En este trabajo de investigación, se presenta un método para la detección de programas maliciosos basado en el número de veces que el programa llama a diferentes funciones de cada biblioteca de enlace dinámico (Dynamic Link Libraries, DLL). Una vez que se construye el vector descriptivo de cada programa, se entrena una red neuronal artificial para clasificar variantes de programas maliciosos en las familias correctas. Para validad el desempeño de la metodología propuesta se utilizó una base de datos que contiene muestras actuales y reales de programas maliciosos del tipo gusanos y troyanos.
¿Renovación de la teoría de la organización? Sí, gracias
Authors: Cabanelas Omil José
Published: February 2025

La teoría de la organización (TO) requiere un esfuerzo de renovación para ofrecer una respuesta más robusta a la realidad de las organizaciones en este primer cuarto del siglo XXI. Las teorías de la organización tal como están planteadas no ofrecen una visión holística de la organización ni aportan una respuesta robusta y actualizada. Integrar las teorías en torno a un cuerpo más unificado, modernizar las teorías y paradigmas relevantes a las nuevas corrientes de pensamiento y desarrollar nuevas teorías, son algunos de los retos principales. Muchas de las teorías de la organización no se han actualizado adecuadamente o no están en condiciones de hacerlo, además muchas de las teorías no responden satisfactoriamente al conjunto de los elementos fundamentales de una organización: entidad, gobierno y contexto. Las reflexiones planteadas en este documento pretenden ofrecer una pauta para desarrollar teorías más originales y radicales en la TO.
Dos Unamunos que son el mismo
Authors: García-Baró Miguel
Published: February 2025

Como el pensamiento filosófico se ejerce en diálogo, el mío propio es a fin de cuentas tan de mis interlocutores como mío.El principal de estos interlocutores es la realidad, contraste universal de las palabras; pero la realidad sin intérpretes, sin otros seres humanos que hablen de ella, de ellos, de mí, correría excesivo riesgo de que yo, estando demasiado solo, la tergiversara.Es cierto el viejo consejo de los cínicos: quien lee más de lo que debe, añade a sus necedades cuantas hayan podido propalar los libros que asimiló sin criterio; de modo que se debe mirar y sentir la realidad con una vida ingenua o devuelta con gran esfuerzo a la ingenuidad. Pero Antístenes se refería a la lectura exagerada, no a la lectura en dosis adecuadas (la prueba está en que él mismo escribió con abundancia, y no es de los autores más contradictorios). Así, mi objeto componiendo estos nuevos ensayos sobre las posiciones de los filósofos españoles recientes acerca de la posible o imposible relación entre el hombre y lo divino, es hacer más consistente y profunda, más verdadera mi propia vida a este respecto. Para conseguir lo cual necesito tanta precisión como audacia al releer. No hago obra de erudición sino de filosofía, en la medida de mis fuerzas. Solicito de los textos toda su enjundia, que no me importa llamar mía o llamar de otro -a nadie debiera importarle un punto tan insignificante, cuando se trata de la verdad-. Escribo para lectores avezados lo mismo que para ingenuos, porque escribo ante todo para mí y para los amigos con los que mantengo el diálogo que me permite conservar un vínculo constante con la filosofía.Y mi primera tesis (que no es tan evidente como pudiera parecer) es que de Unamuno parte lo contemporáneo en la filosofía hecha en España (no únicamente a propósito de la relación entre el ser humano y Dios); de modo que los otros destacados escritores filósofos en nuestra lengua y nuestro país, son herederos de Unamuno en una u otra forma. Pero en Unamuno se dieron
Rendimiento académico en cálculo diferencial e integral I: análisis en las carreras de ingeniería
Authors: Mendes Tomaz dos Santos Guilherme , Fanfa Sarmento Dirléia , Caldiño Mérida Esther
Published: February 2025

Este texto presenta los resultados de una investigación de estudio de caso, cuyo objetivo fue analizar el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de la asignatura de Cálculo Diferencial e Integral I en las carreras de Ingeniería Ambiental, Civil, de la Computación, de Producción, Química y Telecomunicaciones, ofrecidos por una Institución de Educación Superior Comunitaria situada en la Región Metropolitana de Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil) en el segundo  semestre lectivo de 2013. Los sujetos de investigación fueron 35 estudiantes, siendo 8 del sexo femenino y 27 del masculino, situado, en general, en edades comprendidas entre los 18 a los 24 años. La recopilación de datos ocurrió por medio de una encuesta aplicada a los estudiantes y del análisis del rendimiento académico. El abordaje utilizado fue el cuantitativo, con objetivo descriptivo y la estadística descriptiva para los análisis de datos. Los resultados del estudio indican que: a) Los estudiantes de las Ingenierías – Química, de Producción y Telecomunicaciones – obtuvieron mejor rendimiento; b) En cuanto a  contenido  las integrales de funciones de una variable fue el asunto de mayor dificultad estudiantil; c) El rendimiento es bajo por factores  internos de la clase  como la falta de realizar diversos ejercicios que permitan la reflexión continua y los conocimientos previos, entre otros.
EFFECT OF COMBINE USE OF UREA AND ORGANIC MANURES ON GROWTH AND SOIL NUTRIENT STATUS IN OKRA AT LAMJUNG
Authors: Nepali B. , Chataut G.P. , Bhusal A. , Bhandari A. , Chaudhary B. , Kathayat L.
Published: February 2025

Farmers in Nepal overuse or under use urea in okra production, which is a major cause of soil acidification and nutrient imbalance. A better approach is to apply organic and urea together, which can help to reduce soil acidity and nutrient imbalance problems in the mid- hills of Nepal. Therefore, a field experiment was carried out from April to July 2023 at Sundarbazar, Lamjung to evaluate the combined effect of urea and organic manures on growth and yield of okra. The experiment was carried out in a randomized complete block design with five treatments viz. control, cow manure + urea, buffalo manure + urea, goat manure + urea and goat manure + buffalo manure + urea, each replicated four times. Goat manure and urea fertilizer combination produced a significantly higher number of leaves (9.2) at 60 days after sowing (DAS), while the lowest number of leaves (4.93) was observed in the control treatment. Similarly, at 60 DAS, the goat manure and urea treatment produced a significantly higher number of pods (19.58), while the control plot had the lowest number of pods (7.48). The goat manure and urea treatment also produced a significantly higher number of primary branches (3.3), followed by cow manure and urea (2.33), while the control plot had a significantly lowest number of primary branches (1.3). Out of all the treatments, cow manure and urea resulted in the largest fruit diameter (17.24 mm), while the control treatment had the smallest fruit diameter (1.3 mm). Maximum organic matters (3.6%) and phosphorous (24.85%) content was obtained in combination of goat manure and urea after laboratory test. Least amount of organic matters content in control plot.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT ORGANIC MANURES ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF RADISH (RAPHANUS SATIVUS L.) IN PARBAT DISTRICT
Authors: Sharma Susmita , Pathak Rukmagat , Kandel Rupak
Published: February 2025

In Nepal, radish (Raphanus sativus) is a popular root vegetable. Because of the careless and ongoing use of chemical fertilizers, which deteriorate the quality of the soil, its productivity is decreased. Therefore, from October to November of 2021, an experiment was conducted in Kushma, Parbat to determine the proper ratio of organic manure to preserve and improve the quality of the soil. Design used was randomized complete block design with seven treatments that is farmyard manure 30 t ha -1, farmyard manure 20 t ha-1+ mustard oil cake 2 t ha-1, poultry manure 20 t ha-1, poultry manure 15 t ha-1 + mustard oil cake 2 t ha-1, farmyard manure 15 t ha-1 + poultry manure 10 t ha-1, farmyard manure 15 t ha-1 + poultry manure 10 t ha-1 + mustard oil cake 2 t ha-1 and control with three replications each. Line sowing of forty days variety was done with the spacing of 20cm × 20 cm. There were 30 plants per plot among them 5 sample plants were taken randomly. These treatments had varying effects on the various growth and yield-related indicators. Plant height (44.87 cm), number of leaves (24.40), root length (28.58 cm), root diameter (3.2 cm), root yield (21.84 t ha-1), shoot yield (29.86 t ha-1), total biological yield (51.70 t ha-1), dry root weight (31.70 g), dry shoot weight (35.45 g), and total dry matter (66.15 g) were all significantly increased by the combined application of mustard oil cake, farmyard manure, and poultry manures. The control treatment yielded the lowest results. These findings suggested that the addition of organic manures had a favorable impact on the majority of growth and yieldrelated factors, including radish yield.
IMPACT OF MULCH MATERIALS AND MULCHING RATES ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF TURMERIC (CURCUMA LONGA L.) IN THE SOUTHERN GUINEA SAVANNAH REGION OF NIGERIA
Authors: M.N. Tswanya, , T.A. Bashiru, , H.S. Muhammad, , F.G. Bello, , M.S. Alkasim, , U. Adams, , M. Christiana,
Published: February 2025

Research experiment was carried out at the Biotechnology Advanced Research Centre Farm, Garki-Abuja from June 2023 – February 2024 to examine the performance of mulch materials and mulching rates on Margina Local variety of turmeric. The experiment was laid out using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), replicated three times. Data were collected on plant height per plant (cm), number of leaves per plant, leaf length (cm), number of rhizome, rhizome length (cm), rhizome weight (g) and rhizome yield (t/ha). ANOVA was used to analyze the data, and the Duncan Multiple Range Test was used to compare the significant means (DMRT). The plants mulched with rice husk (3.74 t ha-1) produced the maximum amount of rhizome yield, while sawdust (2.84 t ha-1) produced the least amount of rhizome. As such, farmers in Nigeria’s Southern Guinea Savannah zone may find it beneficial to use rice husk mulch material for their turmeric production.
EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF HEAVY METALS AND TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS CONTAMINATION ON ROADSIDE SOILS, IN EDO STATE.
Authors: Ekoimi Progress Orire,
Published: February 2025

Heavy metals and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) contaminations were evaluated on roadside surface soils along Benin-Auchi road in Ekpoma, Edo State. The Control and contaminated samples were collected at sampling depth of 0 -15cm and 15 – 30 cm from along the roadside soils and a total of 12 samples were collected which were then taken to the laboratory and analysed for Heavy metals and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons in the content. The mean values of samples were calculated and the control was compared with the samples from the various sites. The mean concentration of heavy metals on highway roadsides soils was 4309.21mg/kg Fe; 15.70mg/kg Cu: 0.15mg/kg Cd: 2.55mg/kg Cr: 123.01mg/kg Mn; 0.77mg/kg Ni: 0.38mg/kg Pb and 3734.21mg/kg Fe: 10.47mg/kg Cu; 0.08mg/kg Cd; 1.23mg/kg Cr; 183.71mg/kg Mn:0.30mg/kg Ni: 0.15 mg/kg Pb in the control soils. TPH for road side soils was 1599.26mg/kg and was far higher than that from the control (31.88mg/kg) which indicated that roadsides soils were more exposed to high levels of heavy metal and TPH contamination. Notwithstanding, the levels were below some established critical levels for TPH, copper, nickel, chromium, manganese and lead. It follows that these metals are not sufficiently high to cause serious damage on humans and plants, but if they gradually slip into neighbouring farms, they will enter the food chain resulting in serious health risk. Therefore, there is an urgent need for legislative measures to minimise the indiscriminate disposal of oil contaminated residues, vehicle emissions, road traffic and air pollution.
UTILISING 2-D RESISTIVITY IMAGING TOMOGRAPHY IN INVESTIGATING STRUCTURAL FAILURE IN SOME BUILDINGS IN ADANKOLO CAMPUS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA, NIGERIAN NORTH CENTRAL AREA
Authors: Ibrahim Abdulbariu , Nasiru Jafaru , Aminu Mu’awiya Baba , Ayoola Ayinla Habeeb , Fasasi Mojeed Olaniyi , Oluwadiya Yinka Benjamin
Published: February 2025

One of the most used geophysical tools for characterization of the near surface is electrical resistivity tomography (ERT). The 2D resistivity survey was conducted along ten (10) buildings in Federal University Lokoja (Fulokoja), Adonkolo Campus. Dipole-dipole electrode configuration was conducted for data collection. Enhancing of measured field and calculated apparent resistivity details/data and interpretation of Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) were generated using RES2DINV software which reveal a change in soil resistivity and type. From the result it is observed that the soil is made up of weathered migmatite rock which exist in layers of low resistivity, intermediate resistivity and high resistivity zone. The low resistivity zone is the uncompacted soil which provide an unstable foundation for the building while intermediate and high resistivity zone representing the fairly compacted to compacted soil which provide stable foundations for the buildings. The presence of clayey materials and oversaturated soil around the central part of the campus is the cause of the uneven ground settlement underneath these buildings causing the apparent cracks on some superstructures. The foundation of structures and buildings should be strengthened by mixing of the soil with gravels to enhance stability. Proper electrical resistivity survey and soil penetration test on the soil should be carried out prior to construction of buildings in the campus.
INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ON EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF THE BANKING SECTOR IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Hasan Anika M. , Chowdhury Sharmin Ara , Nisa Nipa Meherun
Published: February 2025

The quantitative study aimed to explore the impact of compensation, benefits, and work environment on employee job satisfaction within the Banking Sector in Bangladesh. Through rigorous analysis of survey responses from employees, key insights were garnered, providing a comprehensive understanding of factors influencing employee satisfaction. The findings highlighted the paramount importance of fair and competitive compensation structures in influencing employee perceptions. Employees valued compensation that was perceived as equitable and reflective of their efforts. Non-monetary benefits, such as health insurance and professional development opportunities, were also significant contributors to overall job satisfaction. Moreover, the study revealed the substantial influence of the work environment on employee perceptions. A positive work culture, characterized by supportive interpersonal relationships and adequate resources, emerged as a critical factor impacting employee satisfaction and well-being. Despite positive perceptions, areas for improvement were identified. Strategies to enhance performance-based incentives, clarify career advancement pathways, and emphasize the value of non-monetary benefits were recommended to improve overall employee satisfaction. Continuous engagement and adaptive strategies were underscored as pivotal for sustained employee satisfaction. Establishing regular feedback mechanisms and implementing responsive strategies were highlighted as essential for addressing evolving employee needs effectively. The implications for the Banking Sector in Bangladesh are significant. By implementing recommended strategies, banks can cultivate an environment that nurtures employee engagement and satisfaction, subsequently enhancing organizational performance and competitiveness within the sector. In conclusion, the study provided comprehensive insights into the multifaceted dynamics shaping employee job satisfaction. Leveraging these findings and implementing the proposed strategies can empower banks to create an environment that fosters employee contentment, engagement, and overall well-being, contributing to the sector’s success and growth.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE’S IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES: A HRM QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Jalal Siam Saleh Ahmed , Bin Mahbub Mubashshir
Published: February 2025

The complex relationship between HRM’s organizational culture and employee engagement initiatives is the subject of this qualitative study. The complex ways in which company culture affects employee engagement programs are the intended focus of this research, which will apply in-depth analysis to achieve this goal. Organizational leaders aiming to boost employee engagement might glean useful insights from this study, which uses qualitative approaches to explore the views, experiences, and behaviors of HR professionals and employees. A thorough summary of the current theoretical frameworks and empirical investigations in this field is provided by the literature review, which draws from forty recent scholarly sources. This study takes a qualitative approach to research by collecting and analyzing data through semi-structured interviews and theme analysis. A number of interrelated connections between aspects of company culture and methods of employee engagement are shown by the findings. In order to create a positive work atmosphere and boost employee motivation, happiness, and performance, it is crucial to link organizational culture with engagement programs. The discussion part provides a summary of the results, delves into their relevance to HRM practices, and suggests avenues for further study. To sum up, this study provides HR professionals and company executives with useful insights by highlighting the role of organizational culture in developing employee engagement initiatives.
RISK MANAGEMENT IN BANKING: A PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Adaga Ejuma Martha , Egieya Zainab Efe , Ewuga Sarah Kuzankah , Abdul Adekunle Abiola
Published: February 2025

The realm of risk management in banking is inherently complex, encompassing a myriad of uncertainties and dynamic variables. As financial institutions grapple with an evolving landscape of challenges, this philosophical examination aims to contribute a nuanced understanding that transcends traditional models, fostering a holistic and reflective approach to risk management in the banking sector. This paper delves into the intricate realm of risk management within the context of the banking industry, adopting a unique philosophical lens to explore the multifaceted dimensions of risk. Drawing inspiration from diverse philosophical frameworks, including existentialism, pragmatism, and ethical theories, the study seeks to illuminate the fundamental nature of risk in banking operations. By transcending traditional quantitative methodologies, this philosophical perspective aims to enrich our understanding of risk as an inherent and dynamic element shaping the banking landscape. The paper scrutinizes the evolving role of risk management in mitigating uncertainties and enhancing financial stability. It contends that risk, far from being an abstract quantitative concept, possesses a profound ontological significance, influencing decision-making, organizational culture, and societal impact. Through an exploration of philosophical concepts such as responsibility, accountability, and moral hazard, the study establishes a framework for cultivating a robust risk management ethos in banking institutions. Furthermore, the paper scrutinizes the interplay between risk and innovation, acknowledging that the pursuit of progress necessitates a delicate balance between risk-taking and prudence. It proposes a synthesis of philosophical wisdom and contemporary risk management practices, advocating for a holistic approach that harmonizes the quantitative and qualitative aspects of risk assessment. This philosophical examination of risk management in banking offers a fresh perspective that transcends the conventional boundaries of the discipline. By integrating philosophical insights, the paper not only contributes to the theoretical foundations of risk management but also provides a nuanced understanding of how philosophical considerations can inform and refine the practices and strategies employed by banking institutions in navigating the complex landscape of risk
OPTIMIZING MICRONUTRIENT MANAGEMENT FOR ENHANCED OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS L.) PRODUCTIVITY: A FOCUS ON ZINC AND BORON APPLICATION STRATEGIES
Authors: Adhikari Shiva Prasad , Awasthi Prakash , Roka Punam , Bharati Srijana
Published: February 2025

Okra is widely cultivated vegetable crop which has been reducing its quality due to inappropriate utilization of micro-nutrients as well. This research was carried out to investigate the impact of foliar spray of boron and zinc on the growth and yield of the okra ‘Arka Anamika’ variety. The experiment followed a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with seven treatments, including control, 0.2%Zn, 0.2%B, 0.3%Zn, 0.3% B, 0.2%Zn+0.2%B, and 0.3%Zn+0.3%B, replicated three times. Data on various parameters such as plant height, stem diameter, leaf number, number of branches, number of buds, number of fruits, length of fruits, girth of fruits, and yield were collected from sampled plants in each plot. Results indicated significant effects of different fertilizer treatments on these parameters. The highest values for plant height, stem diameter, number of branches, number of buds, fruit length, number of fruits, and yield were observed in T7, which was statistically at par with T6. Conversely, T1 (control) exhibited significantly lower values. The girth of fruits showed no any significant differences even due to various levels of foliar application of boron and zinc, either separately or in combination. Overall, the study suggests that the application of 0.3%Zn+0.3%B may be the most effective for improving the yield and yield parameters of okra.
FIELD ASSESSMENT OF YIELD PERFORMANCE OF MAIZE AND OKRA INTERCROPPING SYSTEM IN BANGLADESH
Authors: . Md. Jewel Alam , . M M Abdur Razzaque , Paul Dhipak Kumer , Rahaman Sadia , Faysal Md. Mostofa
Published: February 2025

Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important cereal crop and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) is one of the most nutritious vegetable crops. People of Bangladesh have taken nutrients from these crops. A field experiment was conducted from October 2022 to March 2023 cropping season, at Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, to evaluate the effects of different cropping patterns on performance of maize-okra mixture and to find out the suitable cropping system. The experiment has consisted of four cropping systems, which consisted of one row of maize alternated with one row of okra (1M:1Ok), one row of maize alternated with two rows of okra (1M:2Ok), one stand of maize alternated with one stand of okra (1sM: 1sOk) and one stand of maize alternated with two stands of okra (1sM: 2sOk), while the sole crops of maize and okra constituted the fifth and sixth cropping pattern. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) and three replicates of each treatment. The results of the present study showed that alternating intercropping pattern 1M:1Ok produced the highest yield of maize & okra and the highest land equivalent ratio (LER) value of 1.96 as well as saved the maximum percentage of land (49.14%) compared to other tested intercropping patterns. While, the intercropping system, 1sM: 2sOk explored the lowest in all characters. It may be concluded, therefore, 1M:1Ok could be used as an alternative intercropping pattern in cropping system in Bangladesh. And it is also recommended that further investigation be done to assess the effect of maize and okra intercropping patterns widely in different locations of Bangladesh.
On structural invariants of energy spectrum of S=1 Heisenberg antiferromagnets with single-ion anisotropy
Authors: Tokariev Victor , Fedorenko Mariia
Published: February 2025

We study the relationship of the energy spectrum of finite S=1 Heisenberg antiferromagnets with their structure in the presence of single-ion anisotropy. We show that in the limit of strong easy-plane anisotropy magnets with the structure of adjacency cospectral graphs have equal ground state energies with magnetization M=0. We derive additional necessary condition for equality of lowest energy levels with M=±1. For strong easy-axis anisotropy we found that bipartite S=1 magnets with structures, for which S=1/2 Ising models have equal spectra for arbitrary longitudinal magnetic field, have close energy spectra of S=1 antiferromagnets for arbitrary parameter of single-ion anisotropy. For moderate easy-axis anisotropy bipartite S=1 antiferromagnets with equal energies of spin waves in linear approximation are also approximately isoenergetic. Overall, this explains the remarkable similarity of energy spectra in M=0 subspace for S=1 antiferromagnetic Heisenberg model on bipartite cospectral regular graphs.
Comparison of radical scavenging properties of gosypol and its derivatives in the reaction with DPPH
Authors: Dykun Oleksii , Anishchenko Viktor , Redko Andrii , Rybachenko Volodymyr
Published: February 2025

Radical scavenging activity of 7,7'-ditosyloxygossypol in reaction with 2,2'-diphenyl-1-piсrylhydrazyl (DPPH) in ethanol was evaluated by total stoichiometries and EC50 values. The stoichiometric coefficient of the reaction of DPPH with 7,7'-ditosyloxygossypol is close to two. This indicates that in ethanol this compound exists mainly in the dilactol tautomeric form, and the lactol hydroxyl groups are not capable of reacting with DPPH. Such a result can be an indirect confirmation that no tautomeric transformation occurs during the reaction with DPPH due to the consumption of one of the tautomers. A comparative analysis of the radical scavenging properties of 7,7'-ditosyloxygossypol, gossypol, gossypol Schiff base with 4-methoxyaniline and gossypol hydrazone with phenylhydrazine in reactions with DPPH was carried out. The influence of tautomerism on the radical scavenging properties of the investigated compounds was determined. It was established that the presence of NH groups in the structure of gossypol Schiff base with 4-methoxyaniline and hydrazone with phenylhydrazine does not increase the radical scavenging properties in the reaction with DPPH. And the change of the tautomeric form and the appearance of additional phenolic hydroxyl groups (instead of NH groups) will lead to increased radical scavenging properties. It was shown that the most effective radical scavenging agent is the gossypol hydrazone in the diimine tautomeric form (6 phenolic hydroxyl groups). And the least effective is 7,7'-ditosyloxygossypol (2 phenolic hydroxyl groups).
Deconstruction of “The Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan in Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children’s Crusade”
Authors: Krynytska Nataliya
Published: February 2025

The US national mythology, one of the components of which is the Puritan cultural heritage, has recently increasingly attracted the attention of researchers of contemporary American literature. The attention often focuses on the problem of the consequences (destructive or beneficial) of postmodern deconstruction regarding the fundamental US myths. The article shows that Kurt Vonnegut in his anti-war postmodernist novel Slaughterhouse-Five manages to create a double code that allows to deconstruct John Bunyan’s important allegorical work The Pilgrim’s Progress, which at one time was an effective means of Protestant religious propaganda, and at the same time to urge readers to return to Christian humanism.

The purpose of the article is to study the deconstruction of Bunyan’s work in Vonnegut’s novel through the lens of jeremiad as the Puritan rhetorical form. The author emphasizes that historically the jeremiad was a sermon for the salvation of the souls of the flock, because it lamented the current state of affairs in society, called to come to its senses and embark on the path of correction. Despite the satire and absurdity of the world in Slaughterhouse-Five, it contains the features of the jeremiad: “an Elect” is Billy Pilgrim, Vonnegut’s alter ego, “an exodus” is his service in the US Army during World War II, “an errand into the wilderness” is Billy’s move to Europe and participation in the Battle of the Bulge, then his capture, and the punishment of sinners – the Dresden tragedy. Fortunately, Billy survives, as if he has “a covenant” with God, and then he fulfils his will and brings to the people – whether from God or from the Tralfamadorian aliens – “providential historical thinking”. The paper considers the connection of the concept of time in the novel with the concept of the triple synthesis of time by Gilles Deleuze, the understanding of time in the works of Saint Augustine, and in the Bible. The use of a SF concept of non-linear time allows Vonnegut to reach a new level of understanding the problems of destination, choice, and responsibility. He creates an alternative to the pilgrim’s progress in Bunyan’s novel, since the linearity of the development of civilization and Protestant ethics lead to catastrophes like World War II.

The author concludes that, despite all the irony, Vonnegut’s novel is not only humanistic, but also deeply Christian, and develops, but already at a modern level, the educational mission that is characteristic of the US literature.
The Theme of Gender-Violence in Zinaida Tulub’s Novel “Man-hunters”
Authors: Pletnyova Ganna
Published: February 2025

The article suggest to identify the principal types of descriptions of gender violence and their role in shaping the female characters of the historical novel «Man eaters» by the Ukrainian writer Zinaida Tulub, as well as to trace the influence of social and gender issues on the stylistic structure of the novel.

Attention is drawn to the reflection of the theme of violence and its evolution in the history of Ukrainian literature. Attention is focused on the writer’s critical view of women’s fate in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Ottoman Empire, and the Tsardom of Muscovy of the 17th century.

The following types of gender-based violence are systematized: rape, murder and abduction of children, human trafficking, everyday violence, religious control over women, etc. The author has recorded the main stylistic means used by Zinaida Tulub when depicting gender violence in the novel (landscapes, symbolic images, similes, etc.).

The article offers a comparative analysis of two central female characters in the novel who are victims of these forms of gender violence: the Ukrainian peasant Horpyna Korzh, who finds herself in captivity in a Tatar village, and the Tatar peasant Medzhe, who is kidnapped by Ukrainian Cossacks. The parallel development of these female characters in the novel allows us to draw conclusions about the universality of this violence.

An attempt is made to consider Zinaida Tulub’s works in the context of women’s prose in the 19th and at the beginning of the 20th centuries. Delving into the inner state of female characters experiencing deep emotional catastrophes is one of the characteristics of this prose.

The appeal to the facts of the writer’s biography makes it possible to offer a feminist understanding of the work’s issues from the point of view of modern humanities. The article emphasizes the relevance of the study of gender violence in contemporary literary studies.
Polysemy of the Temporal Adverb JAM in Latin
Authors: Panchyshyn Nataliia
Published: February 2025

One of the most important types of semantic relations in the lexical and semantic system of languages is polysemy. The study of polysemy in Latin is extremely relevant, as it helps to understand the origin and development of polysemy in European languages that based on it.

The phenomenon of polysemy has attracted and paid the attention of scholars for centuries: from theoretical foundations to practical applications. Despite the considerable number of studies devoted to this problem, polysemy in Latin, in particular temporal vocabulary, remains insufficiently studied.

The purpose of this article is to find out the polysemy of the adverb JAM as one of the most frequently used words in the temporal vocabulary on the basis of the work “Satyricon” by Gaius Petronius Arbiter, to identify its lexical meaning depending on the tense used in the sentences, and to study its combination with other words.

The study showed that JAM is used with all tenses, acquiring different meanings according to the context. With the future tense: now, immediately, soon, expressing the near future; immediately, then, indicating the order of actions. With the present tense: already, at this time, now, just, at the moment, indicating an action that, as opposed to the past or future, is taking place at the moment of speech. With the past tense: already, emphasising the completion of an action in the past or its imminent occurrence; long ago for remoteness in the past tense; already, up to now, until now as a continuation of the past; a little earlier, just now, already, indicating the precedence of the action; no longer with the negation ne, nec, non, emphasising the completion of an action or state.

Most often, JAM is used with the past tense (65%), the present tense (23%), and the future tense (12%).

Despite numerous studies, polysemy still remains a complex subject for scientific analysis. One of the main problems is determining the criteria for distinguishing between different meanings of a word. In Latin, the use of large corpora of texts is considered promising, which will allow us to obtain statistical data on the distribution and use of different word meanings.
Analisis Perkembangan Pengelolaan Layanan Repository Perguruan Tinggi Negeri Universitas Padjadjaran
Authors: Kaffah Fissilmi , Rizal Edwin , Silvana Tine
Published: February 2025

Tujuan penelitian dan penulisan jurnal ‘Perkembangan Pengelolaan Layanan Repository Perguruan Tinggi Negeri Universitas Padjadjaran’ adalah untuk mengetahui perkembangan perjalanan layanan repository Universitas Padjadjaran dari masa awal dibentuk hingga ke masa saat ini. Objek pengamatan yang dianalisis oleh penulis adalah layanan repository Universitas Padjadjaran, dengan ruang lingkup manajemen koleksi perangkat lunak kebijakan akses layanan repository. Dengan metode pengamatan menggunakan metode kualitatif observasi wawancara dengan studi literatur terdahulu terkait repository. Hasil pengamatan yang didapat adalah perkembangan perjalanan layanan repository Universitas Padjadjaran dari masa ke masa. Berdasarkan kesimpulan hasil pengamatan yang didapatkan, diharapkan pengelolaan layanan repository Universitas Padjadjaran lebih baik lagi khususnya manajemen birokrasinya.
PV-grid performance improvement through integrated intelligent water drop optimization with neural network for maximum power point tracking
Authors: Abhishek Kumar Sahu , Durga Sharma , Anup Mishra
Published: February 2025

This paper presents an optimized model that combines the Intelligent Water Drop (IWD) optimization algorithm and a neural network (NN) for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in photovoltaic (PV) applications. The proposed approach demonstrates superior performance compared to conventional methods, including Fuzzy Logic Control, Perturb and Observe (P&O), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Genetic Algorithm (GA), and Incremental Conductance (INC) control. The enhanced model improves adaptability and convergence due to the optimization capabilities of the IWD algorithm and leverages the predictive characteristics of the NN for faster and more accurate tracking. The results indicate that this model offers significant potential for future-generation PV systems, particularly in solar energy applications.
GTO technique based hybrid power system controller design
Authors: V. S. R. Pavan Kumar Neeli , Nerella Sameera
Published: February 2025

In this paper, a controller is designed for a hybrid power system using a soft computing technique. The power system consists of a PV system, fuel cell, aqua electrolyzers, diesel engine generator, and a battery energy storage system. The system's frequency is controlled by a proportional-integral (PI) controller and a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller. A powerful optimization technique, called the Gorilla Troops Optimizer (GTO), is used to optimize the controller gains of the proposed hybrid power system. The system responses with GTO optimization-based controllers are compared with those using the Particle Swarm Optimization technique. Finally, the frequency responses show that the GTO-based controller is more effective in mitigating frequency variations in the system.
Design of an exercise monitoring system for early warning heart rate risk alarm with confidence intervals and correlation index analysis
Authors: Parvathi M. , T. Amy Prasanna , Chinnaiah M. C.
Published: February 2025

Exercise has become a vital component of modern lifestyle to streamline the daily schedule. A heart monitoring device is essential for maintaining good health. Current solutions may delay notification if heart rate rises abruptly above the threshold level. These problems have been addressed by developing a real-time heart rate monitoring system. The methodology used in the proposed method is to predict near conditions for heart rate that lead to failure during exercise, notably in people between the ages of 21 and 40. The proposed work methodology empirically assesses the relationship between heart rate, relative risk, and confidence intervals. The relative risk and confidence intervals are calculated as (observed heart rate/6) and (96% of heart rate). The innovative aspect of the suggested method is that it offers a virtually flawless early warning during workout sessions. This analysis allows for the establishment of an appropriate limit, enabling safe monitoring of exercise activity. The least common marginal values for the incidence of heart failure were determined based on these factors and gender classification. Men between the ages of 21 and 30 have a secure zone limit of 120 and a maximum CI of 50%; men between the ages of 31 and 40 have a safe zone limit of 113 and a maximum CI of 55%; and men among the ages of 41 and 60 have a safe zone limit of 102 and a maximum CI of 50%.
Institutional and legal model for the formation and implementation of the state policy of combating cybercrime
Authors: Savchuk Serhii
Published: February 2025

The development of digital technologies has significantly transformed the entire sphere of public life, while at the same time leading to a rapid growth in cybercrime, a phenomenon that includes cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, financial systems, government agencies and the private sector, which has become one of the key challenges of our time. Effective counteraction to cybercrime requires not only the improvement of technical solutions, but also the formation of a coherent institutional and legal model that combines legislative, organisational and managerial mechanisms. The article deals with the issues of forming and implementing the State policy of combating cybercrime on the basis of the institutional and legal approach. The author identifies the main elements of the model for the formation and implementation of the state policy of combating cybercrime, in particular, the legislative framework, the system of coordination between cybersecurity actors, and the mechanisms of international cooperation. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of national approaches to countering cyber threats. The author emphasises the need to strengthen legal and regulatory frameworks, develop a national cybersecurity strategy, and introduce modern information security technologies. A single coordinating body has been established to monitor and respond to cyberattacks, as well as to intensify international cooperation to share experience and counter transnational cybercrime.
Stages of formation of the policy of russian iredentism in Ukraine as a key component of the international threat
Authors: Serhiyenko Larysa , Popovich Nina
Published: February 2025

This article examines the paradigm shift in Russian domestic and foreign policy through the prism of historical analysis, starting from the fifteenth century to the present, and on this basis, four stages of Russian irredentism were identified: 1. The pre-imperial period of Moscow's “gathering” of lands; 2. The period of imperial formation and the emergence of the concept of the “Russian world”; 3. The period of formation of the Soviet people; 4. The period of conceptualization of the “Russian world” as an official doctrine of the Russian Federation. In addition, the author analyzes the situation of the Russian national minority in the post-Soviet states and proves that Russian irredentism has no rational basis, but is caused only by the aggressive expansionist policy of the Russian Federation.
Impact of Green finance on energy efficiency: A Panel Data Analysis of Pakistan, Japan, China, United States, UK, and Germany
Authors: Hussain Nadeem , Ghulshan Faiza
Published: February 2025

Developing a futuristic route that leads to self-sustainable energy use depends heavily on the
landmark research on how financial services affect energy efficiency (EE) in developed and
underdeveloped countries. Therefore, we are particularly interested in observing how trade
liberalization and energy efficiency affect each country's environmental quality. In our research,
we obtained annual time series data covering the years 1991 to 2021, and we ran various
econometric models based on the penal data analysis and correlation using a single-country study
first, then a multi-country study. With this approach, an in-depth investigation of the effects of
green finance and energy efficiency is looked after. Although the average result of energy
efficiency is modest nationally, it demonstrates a tendency for steady improvement throughout the
research. From a national standpoint, there is a substantial imbalance in the development of energy
efficiency, with Pakistan having the lowest levels and Japan, China, and the United States of
America having the greatest. For all nations, green finance has significantly compelled an increase
in energy efficiency; however, the green finance policies of Japan, China, and the United States
have improved energy efficiency, while those of Pakistan have inhibited it. Green finance has
significant relationships with energy efficiency.