bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Romantic Music Aesthetics
Authors: Pritchard Matthew
Published: November 2024

This book reassesses the place of politics and emotion within Romantic music aesthetics. Drawing together insights from the history of emotions, cultural history, and studies of philosophical idealism, 'affective relationality' – the channelling of emotion through music's social and cultural synergies – emerges as key to Romantic aesthetic thought. Now familiar concepts such as theatrical illusion, genius, poetic criticism, and the renewed connection of art to mythology and religion opened new spaces for audiences' feelings, as thinkers such as Rousseau, Herder, Germaine de Staël, Joseph Mainzer, Pierre Leroux and George Sand sought alternatives to the political status quo. Building on the sentimental tradition in eighteenth-century art and politics, the Romantics created ways of listening to music imbued not just with melancholic longing for transcendence but also with humour, gothic fantasy, satire, and political solidarity. The consequences have extended far beyond the classical concert hall into numerous domains of popular culture from melodrama, romances and political songwriting to musical theatre and film.
Steven Weinberg: A Life in Physics
Authors: Weinberg Steven
Published: November 2024

Steven Weinberg shares his candid thoughts, in his own words, on theoretical physics and cosmology, along with personal anecdotes and recollections of the people who helped shape his career. These memoirs of his life as a scientist and public figure cover his student days and early career, through the golden age of particle physics in the 1970s, his being awarded the Nobel prize, through to the end of the twentieth century. In addition to his research insights, Weinberg provides glimpses into his life in academia more broadly: dealing with the 'two-body problem', tenure, international conference travel, his book-writing, advisory work with JASON, and his advocacy for the Superconducting Super Collider. Physicists, historians of science and interested readers will find the presentation engaging and often witty, as Weinberg reflects on his life in physics.
SCN2A-Related Disorders
Authors: Abbott Megan , Bender Kevin J. , Brunklaus Andreas , Demarest Scott , Egan Shawn , Haviland Isabel , Kearney Jennifer A. , Schust Myers Leah , Olson Heather E. , Sanders Stephan J. , SanInocencio Christina , Symonds Joseph , Thompson Christopher H.
Published: November 2024

SCN2A encodes a voltage-gated sodium channel (designated NaV1.2) vital for generating neuronal action potentials. Pathogenic SCN2A variants are associated with a diverse array of neurodevelopmental disorders featuring neonatal or infantile onset epilepsy, developmental delay, autism, intellectual disability and movement disorders. SCN2A is a high confidence risk gene for autism spectrum disorder and a commonly discovered cause of neonatal onset epilepsy. This remarkable clinical heterogeneity is mirrored by extensive allelic heterogeneity and complex genotype-phenotype relationships partially explained by divergent functional consequences of pathogenic variants. Emerging therapeutic strategies targeted to specific patterns of NaV1.2 dysfunction offer hope to improving the lives of individuals affected by SCN2A-related disorders. This Element provides a review of the clinical features, genetic basis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and treatment of these genetic conditions authored by leading experts in the field and accompanied by perspectives shared by affected families. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Brexitspeak
Authors: Chilton Paul
Published: November 2024

Were we talked into Brexit? And who is 'we'? It's impossible to do politics without words and a context to use them in. And it's impossible to make sense of the phenomenon of Brexit without understanding how language was used – and misused – in the historical context that produced the 2016 referendum result. This interdisciplinary book shows how the particular idea of 'the British people' was maintained through text and talk at different levels of society over the years following World War II, and mobilised by Brexit propagandists in a socially, economically and culturally divided polity. The author argues that we need the well-defined tools of linguistics and language philosophy, tied in with a political science framework, to understand a serious, modern concept of demagoguery. Written in an accessible manner, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to probe the social, political and ideational contexts that generated Brexit.
On choice inconsistency: the ‘error’ error in behavioural paternalism
Authors: Oliver Adam
Published: November 2024

A core normative assumption of welfare economics is that people ought to maximise utility and, as a corollary of that, they should be consistent in their choices. Behavioural economists have observed that people demonstrate systematic choice inconsistences, but rather than relaxing the normative assumption of utility maximisation they tend to attribute these behaviours to individual error. I argue in this article that this, in itself, is an error – an ‘error error’. In reality, a planner cannot hope to understand the multifarious desires that drive a person’s choices. Consequently, she is not able to discern which choice in an inconsistent set is erroneous. Moreover, those who are inconsistent may view neither of their choices as erroneous if the context reacts meaningfully with their valuation of outcomes. Others are similarly opposed to planners paternalistically intervening in the market mechanism to correct for behavioural inconsistencies, and advocate that the free market is the best means by which people can settle on mutually agreeable exchanges. However, I maintain that policymakers have a legitimate role in also enhancing people’s agentic capabilities. The most important way in which to achieve this is to invest in aspects of human capital and to create institutions that are broadly considered foundational to a person’s agency. However, there is also a role for so-called boosts to help to correct basic characterisation errors. I further contend that government regulations against self-interested acts of behavioural-informed manipulation by one party over another are legitimate, to protect the manipulated party from undesired inconsistency in their choices.
Transitional Justice to Address Genocide Denial: A Case Study of the Rohingya in Myanmar
Authors: Hossain Mohammad Pizuar
Published: November 2024

This empirical study examines the potential and the obstacles of transitional justice in addressing the denial of the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar (also known as Burma). It utilizes a qualitative research approach, drawing on relevant scholarship of truth-seeking as a transitional justice mechanism, criminology and international law. Empirical data were collected through in-depth interviews with victims of the Rohingya community and key informants in two separate stages between 2022 and 2023. This study presents an interdisciplinary approach to assess the role of a truth commission – a truth-seeking tool – in confronting Myanmar’s denial of this crime. It suggests that examining amnesties, as well as disarmament, reintegration and rehabilitation programmes for the individual perpetrators within the framework of a truth commission can provide a more nuanced discourse of addressing the decades-long denial of the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar.
Relationship Between Resilience, Emergency Response Capacity, and Occupational Stressors of New Nurse During the Re-outbreak of COVID-19 in China
Authors: Chen Zhen , Li Renhua , Zhao Xu , Li Ziqiong , Zhou Sumei , Zhang Kebiao
Published: November 2024

Objectives

The emergency response capacity of nurses is quite important during the COVID-19 epidemic. This study aimed to determine the relationship of resilience with emergency response capacity and occupational stresses during COVID-19 re-outbreak.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study that involved 241 new nurses. Questionnaires (including demographic characteristics and self-report questionnaires) were sent via QR code and used to conduct an online survey of new nurses. Resilience, emergency response capacity, and occupational stressors were measured using questionnaires.

Results

Mean resilience score was 62.68 ± 14.04, which corresponds to a moderate level. Age, marital status, and work experience were significantly associated with resilience (P = 0.037, P = 0.046, P = 0.011) and emergency response capacity (P = 0.018, P = 0.045, P < 0.000). Total score and 3 dimensions of resilience were positively correlated with emergency response competency questionnaire and 3 dimensions (P < 0.01). Total scores of the nurse job stress scale and patient care dimension were negatively correlated with resilience scores (P < 0.05). Resilience played a partial mediating role in occupational stressors and emergency response capacity, and mediating effect accounted for 45.79% of the total effect.

Conclusions

The nursing superintendent must pay more attention to the resiliency of new nurses to reduce occupational stressors and improve emergency response capacity while helping new nurses cope with COVID-19 re-outbreak.
Ebola Outbreak Control in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Authors: Garfield Richard , Fonjungo Peter , Soke Gnakub , Baggett Henry , Montgomery Joel , Luce Richard , Klena John , Mbala-Kingebeni Placide , Ahuka Steve , Mwamba Dieudonne , Muyembe-Tamfam Jean-Jacques , Agolory Simon
Published: November 2024

Health Security is a major concern for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is the second largest country in Africa, borders nine other countries, has more than 80 million inhabitants, and has suffered from decades of neglect and conflicts together with multiple recurrent disease outbreaks, including Ebola.
Online Social Interaction for COVID-19 in Asia
Authors: Yum Seungil
Published: November 2024

While prior studies have barely explored social interaction for COVID-19 across Asia, this study highlights how people interact with each other for the COVID-19 pandemic among India, Japan, and South Korea based on social network analysis by employing NodeXL for Twitter between July 27 and July 28, 2020. This study finds that the Ministry of Health and Prime Minister of India, news media of Japan, and the president of South Korea play the most essential role in social networks in their country, respectively. Second, governmental key players play the most crucial role in South Korea, whereas they play the least role in India. Third, the Indian are interested in COVID-19 deaths, the Japanese care about the information of COVID-19 patients, and the South Korean focus on COVID-19 vaccines. Therefore, governments and disease experts should explore their social interaction based on the characteristics of social networks to release important news and information in a timely manner.
National Burden and Epidemiological Features of Mass Casualty Incidents in Spain, from 2014 to 2022
Authors: Arcos González Pedro , Gan Rick Kye , Cernuda Martínez José Antonio
Published: November 2024

Objectives

Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs) pose significant challenges to health care systems, especially regarding emergency preparedness and response. This study aims to analyze the epidemiological characteristics and burden of MCIs in Spain from 2014 to 2022, focusing on the type, frequency, and impact of these incidents on public health and emergency services.

Methods

A population-based retrospective observational study examined MCIs in Spain between January 2014 and December 2022. Data were collected from various emergency services. Incidents involving 4 or more victims requiring medical assistance and ambulance mobilization were included. The study categorized MCIs into 5 types: road traffic accidents, fires and explosions, chemical poisonings, maritime accidents, and others.

Results

A total of 1618 MCIs resulting in 8556 victims were identified, averaging 15 (95% CI, 11-19) incidents per month, with 79% due to road traffic accidents and 13% to fires and explosions, which also had the highest average of 7.6 victims per incident. Despite maritime accidents comprising only 1.9% of incidents, they had the highest fatality rate. MCIs were more frequent on weekends, in January and July, and between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM. The average response time was 38 minutes, with 35% of victims sustaining severe injuries.

Conclusions

Despite a slight decrease in annual MCIs from 2014 to 2022 in Spain, the trend is not statistically significant. The study highlights the need for a national registry and standardized data collection to enhance emergency preparedness and response planning and facilitate the reduction of the MCI burden.
Integrating Bioarchaeology and Chronology at Los Melgarejos to Understand Ditched Enclosures in Copper Age Iberia
Authors: Beck Jess , Díaz-Zorita Bonilla Marta , Domínguez Rosa , Hernández Luis , Escudero Carrillo Javier , Díaz-del-Río Pedro
Published: November 2024

In Iberia, ditched enclosures appeared during the Copper Age (late fourth to third millennium bc). These sites are linked by their circular organization, communal labour investment, and complex temporality, but vary markedly in their distribution, function, and scale. Though archaeological attention has focused on ‘mega-sites’, an assessment of small-scale enclosures in marginal environments is key to understanding the social dynamics that facilitated their emergence. Here, the authors present results from Los Melgarejos (Getafe, Spain), the first Iberian Chalcolithic enclosure (3 ha) to be extensively documented, with all structures and seven per cent of the enclosure ditches excavated. Bioarchaeology, mortuary archaeology, isotope analyses (δ13Cco, δ13Cap, δ15N), and radiocarbon dating are employed to compare lived experiences of diet, stress, trauma, and funerary ritual at small- and large-scale enclosures. Comparisons with the mega-site of Marroquíes reveal similarities in lived experience and ritual practice, as well as regional differences in dietary isotopes, highlighting the utility of multiscalar comparisons for understanding prehistoric lifeways.
Global threat status, rarity, and species distribution affect prevalence of Atlantic Forest endemic birds in citizen-collected datasets
Authors: Forti Lucas Rodriguez , da Silva Passetti Ana Marta P. R. , Oliveira Talita , Lima Juan , Queiros Arthur , Lopes Maria Alice Dantas Ferreira , Szabo Judit K.
Published: November 2024

The Atlantic Forest is one of the most threatened biomes globally. Data from monitoring programs are necessary to evaluate the conservation status of species, prioritise conservation actions and to evaluate the effectiveness of these actions. Birds are particularly well represented in citizen-collected datasets that are used worldwide in ecological and conservation studies. Here, we analyse presence-only data from three online citizen science datasets of Atlantic Forest endemic bird species to evaluate whether the representation of these species was correlated with their global threat status, range and estimated abundance. We conclude that even though species are over- and under-represented with regard to their presumed abundance, data collected by citizen scientists can be used to infer species distribution and, to a lesser degree, species abundance. This pattern holds true for species across global threat status.
Can simulated experience be harnessed to help people make investment decisions?
Authors: Lejarraga Tomás , Ranganathan Kavitha , Wulff Dirk U.
Published: November 2024

To make profitable investment decisions, investors must know and understand their risks. They can learn about these risks in different ways. Evidence suggests that investors who learn from a ‘risk tool’ simulator perceive financial risk more accurately, feel more informed and confident, and thus take on more financial risk. We attempt a conceptual replication of these findings, exploring whether they extend from kind to wicked environments and to investors with some investment experience. We conducted four studies online, amounting to 3,804 participants, and observe that neither the risk tool nor any of the other risk communication interventions lead to different risk taking or to different subjective representations of risk relative to a control condition in which participants received no intervention. We evaluated several moderators, but none could explain the absence of an intervention effect, suggesting that the effect of risk tools and other interventions could be limited.
Dynamic mode decomposition for analysis of time-series data
Authors: Marusic Ivan
Published: November 2024

Since its publication in 2010, the paper by Schmid (J. Fluid Mech., vol. 656, 2010, pp. 5–28) has wielded considerable influence, an impact we examine here. That seminal work introduced dynamic mode decomposition, a method for performing flow-field spectral analysis of snapshot sequences of data. As a data-driven approach aimed at uncovering spatial and temporal patterns or modes within datasets, its applicability has extended far beyond fluid mechanics, reaching into a wide array of fields.
Unveiling the mystery of effective slip
Authors: Xia Ke-Qing
Published: November 2024

Boundary layers are present in many natural and industrial fluid flows. The concept of boundary layers can be traced back to Leonardo da Vinci's paintings of pipe flow, where he was aware of a higher velocity away from the walls. During the 19th century, the physics of boundary conditions had been extensively debated, and the well-known Maxwell–Navier slip length was proposed in 1823. In most cases, the no-slip boundary condition is valid at a fluid–solid interface. However, with the advancement of measurement techniques, slip lengths ranging from nanometre to micrometre scales were experimentally measured, raising questions regarding the applicability of the no-slip condition. In 2003, Lauga & Stone (J. Fluid Mech., vol. 489, 2003, pp. 55–77) proposed a simple model to elucidate the effect of surface heterogeneities on the slip length, elegantly bridging the microscopic structure of the wall-boundary conditions to the macroscopic effective slip length.
Indigenising a business curriculum in Australian higher education: National data and perspectives of the business educators
Authors: McPhail Ruth , Bodle Kerry , Harris Kathy , Daly Amanda
Published: November 2024

Historically, the higher education curriculum in business degrees has contained little or no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (herein ‘Indigenous’) content. With the increase in awareness at the societal level, Australian university business schools need to change and design the curriculum, so that students graduate with the capability to engage with Indigenous businesses, individuals, and communities while understanding contemporary policy and business including sustainability, Human Resources, supply chain, and governance. First, secondary data from Australian Department of Education, Skills, and Employment were collected on Indigenous and non-Indigenous higher education students is presented to establish the current levels of student’s access and completion rates in management, commerce and business areas. Secondly, focus groups were held to gain the views of educators who have taught Indigenous curriculum in Foundation business and commerce curriculum and share their perceptions of the impact of this on students and themselves. The secondary data presented show the imperative of providing strategies to support and opportunities to Indigenous students and that by embedding Indigenous knowledge students can build awareness and connection leading to short and long term improvements. Information gathered from the research can be used to support the largely positive impact teaching Indigenous curriculum thereby addressing government policies in closing the gap of education and employment.
Pullback measure attractors for non-autonomous stochastic lattice systems
Authors: Mi Shaoyue , Li Dingshi , Zeng Tianhao
Published: November 2024

The aim of this article is to study the asymptotic behaviour of non-autonomous stochastic lattice systems. We first show the existence and uniqueness of a pullback measure attractor. Moreover, when deterministic external forcing terms are periodic in time, we show the pullback measure attractors are periodic. We then study the upper semicontinuity of pullback measure attractors as the noise intensity goes to zero. Pullback asymptotic compact for a family of probability measures with respect to probability distributions of the solutions is demonstrated by using uniform a priori estimates for far-field values of solutions.
Fence of saddle solutions of the Allen–Cahn equation in the plane
Authors: Liu Yong , Zhang Yitian
Published: November 2024

In a two-dimensional plane, entire solutions of the Allen–Cahn type equation with a finite Morse index necessarily have finite ends. In the case that the nonlinearity is a sine function, all the finite-end solutions have been classified. However, for the classical Allen–Cahn nonlinearity, the structure of the moduli space of these solutions remains unknown. We construct in this paper new finite-end solutions to the Allen–Cahn equation, which will be called fence of saddle solutions, by gluing saddle solutions together. Our construction can be generalized to the case of gluing multiple four-end solutions, with some of their ends being almost parallel.
Clinical Ethics and the Observant Jewish and Muslim Patient: Shared Theocentric Perspectives in Practice
Authors: Hossain Fahmida , Gabbay Ezra , Fins Joseph J.
Published: November 2024

Patients from religious minorities can face unique challenges reconciling their beliefs with the values that undergird Western Medical Ethics. This paper explores homologies between approaches of Orthodox Judaism and Islam to medical ethics, and how these religions’ moral codes differ from the prevailing ethos in medicine. Through analysis of religious and biomedical literature, this work examines how Jewish and Muslim religious observances affect decisions about genetic counseling, reproductive health, pediatric medicine, mental health, and end-of-life decisions. These traditions embrace a theocentric rather than an autonomy-based ethics. Central to this conception is the view that life and the body are gifts from God rather than the individual and the primacy of community norms. These insights can help clinicians provide care that aligns Muslim and Jewish patients’ health goals with their religious beliefs and cultural values. Finally, dialogue in a medical context between these faith traditions provides an opportunity for rapprochement amidst geopolitical turmoil.
The Roles of Understanding and Belief in Prognostic Awareness
Authors: Yahanda Alexander T. , Sisk Bryan A.
Published: November 2024

Conventional understanding and research regarding prognostic understanding too often focuses on transmission of information. However, merely overcoming barriers to patient understanding may not be sufficient. In this article the authors provide a more nuanced understanding of prognostic awareness, using oncological care as an overarching example, and discuss factors that may lead to prognostic discordance between physicians and patients. We summarize the current literature and research and present a model developed by the authors to characterize barriers to prognostic awareness. Ultimately, multiple influences on prognostic understanding may impede acceptance by patients even when adequate transfer of information takes place. Physicians should improve how they transmit prognostic information, as this information may be processed in different ways. A model of misunderstandings in awareness, ranging from patient understanding to patient belief, may be useful to guide future discussions. Future decision-making studies should consider these many variables so that interventions may be created to address all aspects of the prognostic disclosure process.
Dust Generation From Aggregate Comminution During Transport in a Laboratory Wind Tunnel
Authors: McKenna Neuman C. , Saarenvirta G. , O’Brien P.
Published: November 2024

Particle aggregates blown along the surface of playas have been linked to the disruption of interparticle bonds, comminution, and dust production. This mechanism was investigated in a set of wind tunnel experiments with the purpose of examining the rate of comminution during transport, role of bed roughness, influence of humidity, system dynamics, and proportionate amount of dust production. The playa sediment selected for testing was obtained from Owens Lake in California, USA. Particle aggregates with diameters between 500 and 710 μm (0.5 ϕ–1.0 ϕ) were isolated by sieving. Small 20 g subsamples were then introduced into the wind tunnel via a drop tube, with some particles captured on a downwind array of sticky glass plates. Aggregate diameter was found to decrease linearly by 30–56 μm per meter of transport (r2 = 0.43) over a total distance of 8.3 m. Enhanced geometric roughness of the bed surface increased this rate, but not dust production and suspension. As compared to an equivalent mass of disaggregated parent material representing the dust emission potential, comminution produced only 0.5%–4% as much suspended PM10. Weak longitudinal flow instabilities involving downwelling and upwelling were found to influence the vertically integrated mass transport rate. This affirms the high sensitivity of dust transport to the structure of the wind field and the need for a paradigm shift in wind tunnel simulations of dust emission to extend measurement of the factors governing dispersion beyond one dimension, and specifically, friction velocity.
Reconstructing the Tropical Pacific Upper Ocean Using Online Data Assimilation With a Deep Learning Model
Authors: Meng Zilu , Hakim Gregory J.
Published: November 2024

A deep learning (DL) model, based on a transformer architecture, is trained on a climate‐model data set and compared with a standard linear inverse model (LIM) in the tropical Pacific. We show that the DL model produces more accurate forecasts compared to the LIM when tested on a reanalysis data set. We then assess the ability of an ensemble Kalman filter to reconstruct the monthly averaged upper ocean from a noisy set of 24 sea‐surface temperature observations designed to mimic existing coral proxy measurements, and compare results for the DL model and LIM. Due to signal damping in the DL model, we implement a novel inflation technique by adding noise from hindcast experiments. Results show that assimilating observations with the DL model yields better reconstructions than the LIM for observation averaging times ranging from 1 month to 1 year. The improved reconstruction is due to the enhanced predictive capabilities of the DL model, which map the memory of past observations to future assimilation times.
Strain Partitioning in a Flattening Shear Zone: Re‐Evaluation of a Cycladic Style Detachment
Authors: Ducharme T. A. , Schneider D. A. , Grasemann B. , Scoging V. , Bakowsky C. , Larson K. P. , Camacho A.
Published: November 2024

The Almyropotamos tectonic window on southern Evia island in the NW Aegean Sea divides two high pressure‐low temperature metamorphic units, representing distinct Hellenic thrust sheets. Ductile thinning along the major low‐angle Evia Shear Zone has closely juxtaposed the lower (Basal Unit) marble‐flysch sequence structurally below Styra marbles (Cycladic Blueschist Unit). The partially attenuated flysch comprises a matrix dominated by pelitic schist, with dispersed cm‐ to hm‐scale blocks of marble, carbonate schist, quartzite, and metabasite. Structural investigation of the different lithotypes in the flysch reveals tectonic fabrics related to general flattening strain are developed most strongly in the pelitic matrix, whereas the compositionally diverse blocks exhibit differential preservation of older structures. Quartz c‐axis distributions from quartz veins in the schists reflect an early, moderate temperature plane strain deformation. Colder deformation is evident in some pelitic schists, capturing Z‐centered girdles consistent with the oblate finite strain ellipsoid inferred from macroscopic structures. New in situ 40Ar/39Ar and 87Rb/87Sr geochronology delineate the timing of the two deformation events. Geochronological data reaffirm the first‐order observations of strain partitioning behavior at the scale of the shear zone, and confirm that the structure records two resolvable tectonometamorphic events: an early Oligocene HP‐LT event, and a late Oligocene‐early Miocene greenschist facies overprint coinciding with ductile thinning. The diffuse and discontinuous style of deformation recorded within the shear zone is unusual for major structures facilitating exhumation in the Aegean Sea, and may represent an analogue to mélange‐hosted shear zones that accommodate progressive strain during subduction.
Investigation of Presentation Levels for Optimal Use of NU-6 Ordered by Difficulty Version II Word Lists
Authors: Skinner Kimberly , Burns Erin , Brann Brittany , McMahon Delaney , Weiss Tamahra Navarrete , Palmer Elizabeth
Published: November 2024

Purpose:

The current work sought to identify the optimal presentation levels for the NU-6 ordered-by-difficulty (OBD) abbreviated word lists. An optimal presentation level would yield a listener's highest word recognition score (WRS; known as phonetically balanced [PB] max) and allow the use of a shortened test protocol. A protocol based on the dB sensation level (dB SL) at 2000 Hz was used as a starting point. It is not known if these two commonly used time-saving approaches can be used in combination to obtain optimal results.

Method:

WRSs were obtained at multiple levels. The initial level was based on the hearing threshold at 2000 Hz and was either increased or decreased. For listeners with hearing loss, uncomfortable listening (UCL) levels were measured, and a word list was presented 5 dB below the UCL. Thirty-four adults with (25) and without (9) hearing loss, who were recruited via flyers and direct contact, participated in this study. A descriptive analysis was conducted to identify the level needed to obtain PB max using OBD word lists with the least number of words.

Results:

In most cases, the initial presentation level did not yield PB max and required more than 10 words.

Conclusions:

It is recommended that the presentation level for NU-6 OBD word lists be at least 30–40 dB SL relative to the hearing threshold at 2000 Hz with a minimum presentation level of 35 dB HL. If this is not feasible, the presentation of these words at UCL-5 is recommended.
Strategic Management of Public Transport Accessibility in Realising Semarang as a Green City
Authors: Putra Endra Kurniawan , Atmojo Muhammad Eko , Rassanjani Saddam
Published: November 2024

The increase in private vehicles every year has led the Semarang City Government to design a public transport called Trans Semarang. In 2009, Trans Semarang began operating and until now there have been 8 corridors and 4 feeders spread across Semarang City. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research. The research used 5 indicators: strategy formulation, strategy implementation, strategy evaluation, location-based accessibility, and institutional system. The result of this research shows that the accessibility improvement strategy consists of cooperation with ITDP, GIZ, Bappeda, and Transjakarta. The cooperation carried out is to build sustainable transport planning and dedicated line development. In addition, the use of CNG to reduce exhaust emissions in the Trans Semarang fleet. Then, there is the use of technology such as the creation of the Trans Semarang application. On the other hand, there is an evaluation conducted by BLU UPTD Trans Semarang to control the operation both internally and externally. The development of the institutional system also has a big influence on the development of human resources, such as the special requirements and special training conducted by Trans Semarang members.
Optimizing Local Assets in Wellness Tourism Development and Implications for Environmental Sustainability in Indonesia
Authors: Kurniawan Akhmad , Nurmandi Achmad , Fridayani Helen Dian , Tai Kuang-Ting
Published: November 2024

This research aims to provide an objective and accurate summary of research on the potential development of wellness tourism in Indonesia to support environmental sustainability. This research used 75 online mass media based on topics related to the time from 2019 to 2024 and visualized via the Nvivo 12 plus application with the crosstab feature to get a visual overview. Data from the mass media uses the keywords “wellness tourism,” “Indonesia,” and “environment,” as well as online mass media news, which only discusses wellness tourism in the areas of Bali, Jakarta, Jogja, Solo, and Semarang. This article can contribute to the collection of knowledge and be accurate in contributing knowledge data regarding potential types that can be developed into wellness tourism in Indonesia and their implications for environmental sustainability. The research results show that Indigenous Healing Traditions, Spiritual Traditions, and Medical Services are potential types that can be developed into wellness tourism in Indonesia. The implications of developing wellness tourism in Indonesia can support the conservation of natural heritage and biodiversity and limit waste to support environmental sustainability. This research can contribute to collecting knowledge qualitatively and accurately and to knowledge data about the potential types of wellness tourism in Indonesia and their impact on environmental sustainability.
Dealing with Disaster and Environment in Indonesia Through Tradition and Quranic Understanding
Authors: Madjid Muh. Naim , Güler İsmail
Published: November 2024

Natural phenomena are inseparable aspect of human life. Some people give negative views on the natural occurrences and social phenomenon as the result of human act, but most of them strongly believe that these phenomenons are God’s test, the Lord of the ‘Alamin. In reality, they are anxious about their life, their families, their treasures, and their worldly affairs become destroyed when the natural disaster occurs. This study will discuss briefly on how people kindly understand, contemplate the qur’anic expressions about natural phenomenon, and do interaction deeply through the influential reading of Indonesia’s disasters by using technology. The scientific analysis and contemplation will be focused on the artistic depictions of holy Qur’an about disaster and environmental damage in Indonesia during last five years. This qualitative research uses a descriptive analytical approach to describe obviously the data which are obtained from the primary source (Qur’anic verses and Islamic scholar’s views) and the secondary source (questionnaire) by using simple random sampling (SRS).
Environmental Ethics Discourse Analysis: Coastal Protection and Outer Space in a Digital Era
Authors: Meirizal Ade , Mahendra Zulfan Fakhri , Juliana Cindy , Izzatinnisa  , Putri Chindy Rinjani
Published: November 2024

This article aims to observe coastal area protection by utilizing outer space technology and filling the gap between philosophical approach and technology. The coastal areas are one of the environmental crises nowadays, especially in archipelago countries. This area is impacted by climate change and puts society at risk. Erosion, flooding, and damage are examples of coastline crises resulting in floods, storm surges, and topography changes. Moreover, the crises affect social dimensions like movement and economic loss. The important aspects from this paper is that it uses three dimensions of environmental ethics: anthropo-centric, biocentric, and eco-centric. The advantages of using space technology to protect the coastline are the fast and precise data from satellites, which inform people on Earth regarding sea surface and waves and boost awareness on a micro level. As a result, coastline damage can be managed appropriately, slowing the risks for society and taking action to promote a natural-oriented presence. By using the environmental ethics discourse, this article wants to analyze the conceptual foundation of why stakeholders should put their interest in space technology to protect the coastal area and how far the presence of this concept is in outer space technology utilization.
Application of Legal Sanctions Against CSR Lawlessness by Limited Liability Companies
Authors: Anggriani Reni
Published: November 2024

The application of legal sanctions is one of the legal certainties for business actors is very important for business actors. Business actors involved in the implementation of the economy have a very important role in addition to the role of the state as a regulator or regulator is very important in the implementation of conducive economic development, because the state is a regulator or constitution maker in a country. Efforts to develop the community’s economy are through business. One of the business efforts carried out by legal entities that aim to obtain profits is a Limited Liability Company, which is regulated in Law Number 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies. A Limited Liability Company in carrying out its business, not only thinks about the profits of a Limited Liability Company but must also pay attention to the surrounding environment. What are the legal sanctions against Limited Liability companies that do not carry out their obligations in carrying out their concern for the surrounding environment in providing CRS. This research was carried out normatively, using applicable laws and regulations. This study aims to find out how to apply legal sanctions to the social responsibility of a Limited Liability Company to the environment as regulated in the laws and regulations, namely Law Number 40 of 2007 concerning the Company and Government Regulation Number 47 of 2012, concerning Social and Environmental Responsibility of Limited Liability Companies.
Integrating Sharia Principles with Environmental Sustainability: A DSN-MUI Fatwa Analysis in Islamic Capital Markets
Authors: Asyiqin Istianah Zainal , Akbar Muhammad Fabian
Published: November 2024

This paper critically evaluates the DSN-MUI fatwa on the Islamic stock market, emphasizing the concept of riba (interest) rejection. The fatwa’s present emphasis is solely on the items sold by listed firms, ignoring the larger ramifications, including the environmental devastation caused by these corporations’ operating operations. Environmental degradation in the name of economic growth has become a serious concern in Indonesia and throughout the world. Despite the growing environmental catastrophe that threatens human life, the DSN-MUI fatwa does not include this crucial viewpoint. This study examines the fatwa’s legal logic (istinbat) and assesses Islamic capital market transactions through the lens of maqasid al-Shariah, specifically in terms of environmental preservation (hifz al-bi’ah). This qualitative library study takes a descriptive-analytical approach and applies Islamic legal theory using both deductive and inductive methodologies. The results reveal a serious gap in the fatwa’s application of Islamic legal principles, particularly the lack of the rule “tafriq al-halal min al-haram,” which is crucial in discriminating between permitted and prohibited actions. The fatwa seems to target just economic requirements, ignoring critical social and environmental challenges. As a result, a reform of the fatwa is required to better incorporate environmental protection, promote eco-friendly financial methods, and forbid harmful activities against nature.
Smart Learning Development Model of Indonesian Higher Education
Authors: Sudrajat Jajat , Samyono Widodo
Published: November 2024

This research aims to provide input to the Entrepreneurship Study Program to improve the learning process in the context of accelerating National Entrepreneurship so that it can be implemented in 59 Entrepreneurship Study Programs that are members of the apski.net, as a follow-up to the Focus Group Discussion with members of APSKI and KEMENKOPEKM. The research method used in this study is the Research and Development (R&D) method through a case study of the intelligent learning process in the Entrepreneurship Study Program, Bina Nusantara University (Binus). The result of this research is that the Entrepreneurship Study Program can brand entrepreneurship and make entrepreneurial growth as one of the Main Activity Indicators in Binus Festival activities, through the concept of Market Validation of business ideas resulting from multidisciplinary student collaboration, so that Binus can contribute to the entrepreneurship center by participating in the entrepreneurship education function and strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem and business partnerships. The results of the study illustrate that the topic of activities that are of interest to many students is Business in the Dital Era, as much as 45%, so that it contributes to the field of smart learning through the use of binusmaya LMS and entrepreneurship education through multidisciplinary collaboration in Binus Festival activities, where the purpose of the research is to develop smart learning to solve employment problems by developing entrepreneurship through the development of business through the digital era.
Transformation towards a Smart Society: Education as the Key to Success Communities in Rejang Lebong District, Bengkulu Province: A Case Study
Authors: Alghzali Reno Diqqi , Alsa Asmadi , Khilmiyah Akif
Published: November 2024

This research aims to analyze the transformation towards smart communities, with a focus on education as the key to success. We conducted this study in a community in Rejang Lebong district, Bengkulu province, using the case study method.This study conducts an in-depth analysis of how education can play a key role in driving the transformation towards a smart society. We also explore the factors that influence education and its impact on social progress.We used the case study method to gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of education in community transformation in Rejang Lebong. Data were collected through direct observation, interviews with education stakeholders and analysis of relevant documents.The results of this study are expected to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities in promoting transformation towards a smart society through education. We hope that the findings will serve as a foundation for developing more effective and sustainable education policies in Rejang Lebong and the surrounding area.
The Effectiveness of Mobile Applications in Developing Students’ English Grammar Skills
Authors: Murtiningsih Sri Rejeki , Wati Nabila Putri Tosi Anggoro , Haryadi Didit
Published: November 2024

While grammar remains an important component of English language learning, many English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners continue to struggle with mastering grammatical structures. Despite advancements in educational technology, traditional grammar instruction methods persist in many classrooms, potentially limiting students’ engagement and progress. This study investigates the effectiveness of mobile applications as a tool to enhance English grammar mastery among EFL learners. Using a quantitative experimental design, this investigation involved 45 junior high school students at a private school in Yogyakarta, divided into experimental (N=26) and control groups (N=19). The experimental group was exposed to grammar instruction through mobile applications, while the control group received other media-based instruction. Preand post-test assessments were administered to measure the impact on grammar proficiency. Contrary to expectations, the findings revealed no statistically significant improvement in the experimental group’s grammar performance compared to the control group, leading to the rejection of the initial hypothesis. This study underscores the complexity of integrating mobile technology in language education and suggests further research with extended exposure and varied application features to better understand the potential of mobile-assisted grammar learning.
Assessing the Strength Characteristics and Environmental Impact of Fly-Ash Geopolymer Mortar for Sustainable Green Patch Repair: A Pathway towards SDGs Achievement
Authors: Astuti Pinta , Sasmita Devi , Isnaini Muhammad Sakti , Zulkarnain Anisa , Purnama Adhitya Yoga , Monika Fanny , Habirun Asiya Nurhasanah
Published: November 2024

The primary factor influencing the service life of building structures is concrete deterioration caused by steel bar corrosion, which holds significant impact. Implementing maintenance techniques is crucial for mitigating both environmental and economic ramifications, thereby aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda. Patch repair emerges as a prevalent method for addressing degradation stemming from corrosion-induced cracking. This study introduces experimental investigations into the utilization of fly-ash geopolymer mortar as an environmentally sustainable option for green patch repair. Material properties, encompassing grain size distribution, specific gravity, mud content, water absorption, water content, and X-ray fluorescence, were thoroughly examined. The fresh properties of the mortar were evaluated through flow table testing, while compressive strength testing was conducted on the hardened mortar. The findings indicate that all mix proportions considered in this experimental inquiry are viable for use as patch repair materials for substrate concrete, achieving a maximum strength of 30 MPa. Notably, a minimum aggregate-to-binder ratio of 30% is deemed sufficient for ensuring adequate strength of the patch material. However, in cases where the substrate comprises high-strength concrete with 60 MPa, mix proportions with aggregate-to-binder ratios of 35% and 40% are recommended.
Preparedness of Elderly in The Disaster-Prone Area of Mount Merapi, Sambung Rejo, Balerante
Authors: Nurhidayati Istianna , Agustiningrum Ratna , Sulistyowati Arlina Dhian , Regmi Anil Babu , Zukhri Saifudin , Hastuti RetnoYuli , Winarti Ambar , Asmarani Jasita Putri
Published: November 2024

The eruption of Mount Merapi caused extensive damage and loss in Klaten Regency. The most vulnerable members of society, notably the elderly, are most likely to become victims of natural disasters. The goal of this research was to determine the significance and relevance of the elderly’s experiences during the Mount Merapi disaster. The study used a qualitative approach, with a descriptive phenomenological technique, to assist researchers understand the picture of senior ready. This research had a population of 22. The sample approach used in this investigation was purposeful sampling. Recruiting participants for qualitative research based on inclusion criteria and collecting data via in-depth interviews, observations, and field notes. The number of participants required to achieve saturation was seven. Ten themes will be discussed in this study : (1) Knowledge about the risks of living in a disaster-prone area III, (2) The impact of Mount Merapi’s eruption, (3) Emergency Response Plan, (4) Temporary shelter, (5) Evacuation flow, (6) Information sources, (7) Health Problems, (8) Health Facilities in Refugees, (9) Disaster Preparedness, and (10) Hopes of the Elderly for Officers. This study concludes that older persons in disaster-prone area III are a vulnerable population that should be prioritized. The elderly of Sambungrejo hamlet are already familiar with disaster preparedness procedures.