bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biodegradable Shale Inhibitors for Water Based Fluids
Authors: Fadhil Elaf , Hadi Farqad
Published: November 2024

Swelling of shale formations is the main challenge may be encountered during the drilling operations. To address this challenge, the potassium chloride (KCl) is traditionally added as an inhibitor to the drilling mud for controlling its chemical reaction with the shale formations. However, environmental concerns surrounding the non-biodegradability and detrimental effects of chloride ions necessitate the exploration of alternative solutions. This study focuses on evaluating the efficiency of biodegradable and environmentally friendly additives in mitigating the shale swelling. Potassium sorbate, potassium citrate, and potassium bicarbonate are the selective additives with different concentrations (1%-7%). Different tests, including X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence, were conducted to characterize the shale type and determine its chemical composition or the major mineral abundances. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy was employed to analyze the microstructure of shale cuttings and identify the small-scale pore features. Furthermore, cation exchange capacity measurements were performed to ascertain the shale samples' ion exchange capabilities. The effectiveness of the additives was evaluated using the Linear Swell Test. The results revealed that potassium sorbate exhibited a remarkable performance in reducing shale swelling, its consistently yielding the lowest swelling percentage compared to other tested materials. A concentration of 4% of potassium sorbate demonstrated the lowest reduction in swelling that reaches to 3.938%. Additionally, potassium citrate and potassium bicarbonate exhibited swelling rates close to those observed with KCl. The lowest swelling percentage achieved at different concentrations of potassium citrate (4% and 5%) was 12.019%. In contrast, a 11.819% of swelling percent was observed when 5% concentration of potassium bicarbonate was added to the drilling mud. This research introduces innovation biodegradable materials added to the drilling mud for mitigating the shale swelling.
Fauna Assemblages and Depositional Environment of Recent Deposits in Al-Salhiya Island, Southeastern Part of Basrah Governorate, Southern Iraq
Authors: Al-Saidi Ameer , Al-Ali Rasha , Khaleefah Usama
Published: November 2024

The present study was carried out to give a clear view of the sedimentological characteristics, and to identify the types of faunal assemblages in Al-Salhiya Island. The results showed two types of sediment texture: Sandy silt deposits and Silt deposits. Sandy silt deposits are dominant at most depths in the study area. The graphic mean size of the sediments indicated that the sediments are soft and reflect the nature of the sedimentation environment, which was calm and had a low transport capacity. Also, the statistical size parameters of the sediments indicated that the region is under the influence of marine tidal environments, shallow brackish marsh environments, and fresh marsh-fluvial environments. This study dealt with the fauna assemblages. It is revealed through the distribution and spread of these groups that the most important species identified for Foraminifera are Ammonia beccarii, Ammonia tepida, and Eliphidium inertum, whose prevailing presence together and in most of the depths indicated brackish-shallow water environment, with varying temperatures and estuarine environments. Also, the species Quinqueloculina poyana and Spirocolina laevigata are identified. One species of Ostercoda was identified: Cyprideis torosa. The presence of this type indicates a shallow, lower estuarine-marine environment. This study identified 8 species of the Gastropoda, most of which live in lower estuarine-marine environments. This indicated that the area was affected by tidal currents and marine progress due to its proximity to the coastline of the Shatt al-Arab. Also, this study showed two types of Pelecypoda that are widely distributed and common in all depths, their presence together with the Gastropod and Pelecypoda debris reflects the effectiveness of tidal currents in transporting them to the area.
Random Forest and Decision Tree Facies Classification Models for Well Log Data of the Mishrif Formation from Basrah Oil Company, Southern Iraq
Authors: Bijan Ahmed , Al-Rahim Ali
Published: November 2024

Facies collected from wells drilled in the study area were interpreted manually by using cores at every 10 meters of depth during well drilling. This depth of cores does not give true facies of all wells because the cores every 10 meters are considered very large. Extracting cores is financially expensive and takes a long time. The methodology of machine learning consists of four steps (Data gathering, Data preprocessing, Model training, and Model evaluation). This work intends to apply two of the supervised machine learning techniques random forest and decision tree models. (1) Data gathering, this dataset was collected from the Basrah Oil Company. It contains of ten wells (B-3, B-4, B-5, B-15, B-17, B-18, B-19, B-34, B-39, and B-40). Every well contains six features (logs): Sonic log, Resistivity Deep, Micro Spherically Focused Log, Neutron porosity, Density log, and Gamma-ray. Also, the dataset contains ten facies labels: mudstone, wack stone, packstone, roundstone, floatstone, shale, mud and wack stone, wack and pack stone, pack and grain stone and pack and float stone. These logs cover all the thickness of the Mishrif Formation, which is the goal of our study. (2) Preprocess, the data must be cleaned of outlier values; these values reduce the accuracy of the model during training. It is necessary at this stage to understand the relationships between all the features, because the highly correlated relationship between any two features, the more useless it will be in machine learning. The well B-5 blinded it for training to demonstrate the ability of machine learning models to predict lithofacies, then splitting randomly the dataset into 70% for training, validation 10%, and 20% for testing to verify the performance. (3) Training two models machine learning models decision tree and random forest. (4) Four statistics are computed for two models from the confusion matrix (accuracy of classification, recall, precision, and F1-score) showing the random forest was more accurate than the decision tree because the random forest model deals very well with this amount of dataset. Receiver Operating Characteristics curves of the random forest model have obtained the largest Area Under the Curve than the decision tree, is positive and above the main diagonal for all lithotypes, and the values for all classes reached more than 95%, except class 6 (shale), because of the 100% accuracy of classification. Facies classification by machine learning approach has two benefits (1) Increased accuracy of describing oil reservoirs and (2) Reducing the time, which a geologist needs to interpret logs data.
Basement Configuration and Tectonic Evolution Beneath Zallah Trough, Western Sirt Basin, Libya, Obtained from Integrated Gravity, and Aeromagnetic Data
Authors: Eshanibli Abdelhakim , Dugdug Abdullatif , Ismail Nur , Ghanush Hussin , Benelhag Fathi
Published: November 2024

In this study, gravity and aeromagnetic datasets are analysed to map fault systems and the depth of the basement, which has hitherto been unknown. The gravity and magnetic data were provided by the Libyan Petroleum Institute. Low-pass filters separated local and regional components of gravity and aeromagnetic datasets, as well as the CET grid analysis filter, Euler deconvolution, Source Parameter Imaging (SPI) estimate of crystalline basement depth, Werner deconvolution, and 2D forward modelling. The results show the fault patterns, primarily trends, are NE-SW, N-S, and NW-SE, which define and constrain the trough. Some structural characteristics in the centre and southern trough have an NNE-SSW orientation with estimated depth ranging from (400 to 5350) m as resulted by Euler deconvolution. The SPI technique estimates the crystalline basement at about 5200 m. The Werner solution showed volcanic bodies in the form of sills; in addition, it approved that these volcanic bodies have depths of 4366m and 5067 m, respectively. Thle observed sill bodies may have been the result of the Sirt Basin rifting, causing a weakening of the crust to allow mantle flow. The 2D modelling showed that the depth of the basement ranges between (5100 and 5400) m beneath the depocenter of the study area.
Comparative Assessment of Suggested Dam Sites Using both Analytic Hierarchy Process and Weighted Sum Method for Rainwater Harvesting in Al-Naft Valley, Eastern Diyala, Iraq
Authors: Mustafa Ammar , Kamel Najm , Saleh Sabbar
Published: November 2024

The study compares suggested dam sites for rainwater harvesting in the Al-Naft Valley, east of Diyala Governorate, Iraq, near the Iranian border. The digital elevation model, Operational Land Imager data, ArcGIS 10.8, Global Mapper 24, and Surfer 17 software were employed for this purpose. The watershed, predominantly in Iran 70% with 30% in Iraq, was of the sixth order, covering 1443 km². The total surface runoff volume was estimated at 320,000,000 m³/year using the SCS-CN method, which highlighted challenges due to international border crossings. The evaluation of the suggested dam sites depended on 11encompassed morphometric (stream order), hydrological (annual water income), geometric (reservoir capacity, average depth, surface area of reservoir, and safety factor), demographic (number of capita benefiting), economic (relative cost/ storage, road submerging by the lake, distance to roads) and geopolitical criteria (area of lake crossed international borders). Analytic Hierarchy Process and Weighted Sum Method were used for comparison, with input from 35 experts to weight criteria to evaluate six proposed sites (alternatives). The second, third, and fourth proposed dams are classified as large-sized, while the others are medium-sized. The third proposed dam emerged as the most suitable, offering a storage capacity of 165,000,000 m³, representing 51.5% of annual input water. To align storage with annual water input, multiple dams are preferred. The first, third, and sixth proposed reservoirs, with a total capacity of 237,000,000 m³, constitute 74% of the expected annual water input to the watershed.
REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA DE FACTORES PREDICTIVOS DE REINTERVENCIÓN EN PACIENTES CON TRAUMA ABDOMINAL PENETRANTE
Authors: Garófalo Villalta Valeria Jacqueline , Gómez Aillon Daniel Alejandro , Toapanta Oña Telmo Patricio
Published: November 2024

Resumen
Introducción: El traumatismo abdominal penetrante es frecuente en los servicios de urgencias quirúrgicas y a menudo requieren reintervenciones no programadas.
Objetivo: Conocer los factores predictivos de reintervención en pacientes con trauma abdominal penetrante y establecer los más relevantes para la toma de decisiones en los diferentes tiempos quirúrgicos.
Materiales y métodos: Revisión sistemática con metaanálisis. Fuentes de información: bases de datos y revistas como Scopus, Scielo, Medline,Pubmed. Se realizó la selección de los artículos, evaluación de la calidad de laevidencia y fuerza de recomendación con el sistema GRADE. Se utilizó elprograma RevMan 5.3.
Resultados: se incluyeron 14 investigaciones observacionales, con una población de 269 576 pacientes adultos con trauma abdominal penetrante. La prevalencia de reintervención varió desde 0,49% [IC 95%: 0,3-0.9] hasta 34% [IC 95%: 27.7-40.5]. Los predictores de reintervención fueron: índice seseveridad del trauma [OR: 52.3; IC 95%: 0,96-2848,66]el cual al tener unintervalo de confianza amplio no puede ser tomado como predictor;hemorragia [OR: 4.11; IC 95%: 0.28-60.6] y sepsis [OR: 7.18; IC 95%: 3.66-14.08] (I2> 90%) (p<0,001). La mayoría de las reintervenciones noprogramadas se producen en las primeras 24 horas hasta los 22 días después de la cirugía inicial.
Conclusiones: Las reintervenciones no programadas tienen una prevalenciavariable. Los factores predictores de esta complicación son varios. Los másfrecuentes son la gravedad del trauma, las hemorragias, las infeccionesgraves o la sepsis, siendo la sepsis el factor más frecuente. Identificar losfactores asociados con esta complicación ayudarán a enfocar el cuidado de estos pacientes a su prevención, incrementando la calidad del servicio, la satisfacción de los pacientes y pronóstico
Development Strategy Analysis With IFE-EFE-IE Matrix, SWOT Matrix and AHP at PT Putra Morowali Sejahtera
Authors: Sibarani Andreas , Djunita Pasaribu Rina
Published: November 2024

Heavy equipment construction equipment usage activities are used for material handling, excavation, lifting, and other heavy operations. PT PMS currently does not have a strategy to face challenges in the heavy equipment rental business, this causes a lack of maximization of the heavy equipment rental business so that an analysis of internal and external factors is needed to determine a strategy for PT PMS. The purpose of this research is to identify internal (strength and weakness) and external (opportunity and threat) factors using the IFE and EFE approaches and using the IE and SWOT Matrix to determine alternative business strategies that can be recommended to PT PMS to choose the most appropriate business strategy used with Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) priorities to develop the heavy equipment rental business. The research method used in this research is qualitative. Qualitative research gets data from interviews with sources and scoring on a matrix based on a list of questions that have been provided. The results showed that the IFE matrix score was 3.03 and the EFE matrix score was 2.43, so that the position of PT Putra Morowali Sejahtera in the IE matrix was in cell IV, namely the growth and build strategy. From the results of the SWOT matrix, the company has 8 alternative strategies. The 8 alternative strategies are then evaluated in the AHP matrix to determine priority or ranking. The recommended strategy for PT Putra Morowali Sejahtera according to the ranking in the AHP matrix is ranking 1 Improving the quality of heavy equipment rental services and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities in order to provide services at more competitive prices, ranking 2 Continuous improvement to expand the heavy equipment rental market network and increase operational effectiveness and efficiency, and ranking 3 Increase the capacity of heavy equipment rental units to meet demand for heavy equipment usage. The strategy is expected to contribute to the development of PT Putra Morowali Sejahtera.
Faculty of Education Students' Perceptions of Social Distance towards Different National Identities
Authors: Eyice Halil İbrahim , Yazıcı Fatih
Published: November 2024

Simultaneous triangulation of mixed models was used in this study, which aimed to identify pre-service teachers' perceptions of social distance toward Armenians, Syrians, and Africans and the reasons for these perceptions. The survey model was used in the quantitative dimension of the study, and the case study design was used in the qualitative dimension. The study sample consisted of 357 preservice teachers from various programs and grade levels who were continuing their undergraduate education. The Social Distance Scale developed by Bogardus (1925) and an open-ended questionnaire were used to collect the data. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. As a result of the study, Syrians, followed by Armenians and Africans, were found to be the communities to which the pre-service teachers felt the most social distance. When the participants' justifications for the perceived social distance were analyzed, it was found that the perceived threat they felt from communities different from themselves was effective in creating social distance. The results of the study reveal that the scope and content of undergraduate teacher training programs should be revised in terms of respect for diversity.
Experiences of the Special Education Teacher Candidates in the Distance Teaching Practice Procedure
Authors: Büyükköse Duygu , Yüksel Akgün Elçin , Kurnaz Erkan
Published: November 2024

This study aims to investigate special education teacher candidates’ perspectives on the teaching practice procedure implemented through distance education during COVID-19. This study involved special education teacher candidates from 18 universities during the 2020-2021 academic year in Türkiye. Participants were chosen through an online form, and their involvement was entirely voluntary. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed with content analysis. According to the research results, four main themes were identified: the overall process of the distance teaching practice procedure, the challenges encountered during this process, the outcomes of the process for candidate teachers, suggestions regarding the challenges experienced and the future distance special education teaching practices. The findings showed that teacher candidates had responsibilities, such as preparing lesson plans and programs, creating teaching materials, conducting online observation, and delivering lessons; however, various challenges were experienced in fulfilling these responsibilities. Teacher candidates encountered challenges related to technical issues, student and family participation, and communication during distance teaching practices. Despite these problems, the practices also yielded positive outcomes. Teacher candidates gained experience preparing plans and programs and working with students with special needs in a distance education context. However, most candidates stated that these experiences did not provide the necessary competencies required for face-to-face education and expressed their professional concerns. This research recommends improving technical infrastructures in distance education, providing information to increase family and student participation, and supporting teaching practices with more flexible and diverse educational methods. It is emphasized that further research should be conducted to improve the quality of distance education practices in the future, and training programs for teacher candidates should be developed to eliminate the identified problems.
Ambiguity of the Offense Regarding Obstruction of Justice in Corruption Cases in Indonesia
Authors: Antoni Antoni , Barthos Megawati
Published: November 2024

Obstruction of justice, or acts that impede the legal process, is a serious threat to law enforcement, particularly in corruption cases. In Indonesia, this act is regulated under Article 21 of Law No. 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes, amended by Law No. 20 of 2001. This study aims to analyze the ambiguity of the offense of Obstruction of Justice and examine efforts to address the ambiguity of the offense in corruption crimes. Through a juridical-normative method, this article investigates the unclear legal regulation of obstruction of justice in corruption offenses, as well as efforts to create legal certainty regarding Obstruction of Justice.
Legal Uncertainty in the Regulation of Advocates' Immunity Rights in Law Enforcement Processes in Indonesia
Authors: Erwanto Runik , Suparno Suparno
Published: November 2024

This research aims to explore the legal uncertainty surrounding the regulation of advocates' immunity rights in the practice of law enforcement in Indonesia. Although Law Number 18 of 2003 concerning Advocates provides a legal basis for advocates' immunity, its implementation is often inconsistent and vulnerable to intervention. This potentially hampers advocates in performing their functions as independent legal enforcers free from pressure. This research also discusses efforts that can be made to create legal certainty regarding advocates' immunity rights, including the formulation of clear regulations, education for stakeholders, and strengthening the role of advocates’ associations. By increasing understanding and respect for advocates' immunity rights, it is hoped that a safer and fairer environment for advocates to carry out their profession will be created, thus supporting the rule of law in Indonesia
Legal Uncertainty Regarding the Synergy of Tax Authorities and Corruption Court Authorities in Imposing Tax on Assets Proceedings of Corruption that Have Not Been Reported by Corrupt Perpetrators in Annual Tax Returns
Authors: Ferdiandra Defry Yusdanial Raden
Published: November 2024

This study discusses the legal uncertainty that affects the synergy between the Tax Authority and the Corruption Court Authority (Tipikor) in imposing taxes on assets resulting from corruption that have not been reported by the perpetrators in the Annual Tax Return (SPT). The lack of specific regulations governing the imposition of taxes on assets resulting from corruption causes differences in the interpretation and application of the law in the field, confusing law enforcement officers and business actors. In addition, this study identifies various obstacles faced in coordination between the two authorities, including communication problems, information sharing, and differences in objectives. Using a qualitative approach, this study collected data through interviews with legal practitioners and analysis of relevant legal documents. The results of the study indicate that the existing legal uncertainty and coordination constraints hinder efforts to effectively impose taxes on assets resulting from corruption, thereby harming state tax revenues. This study recommends the need to develop clearer regulations and better cooperation mechanisms between the Tax Authority and the Tipikor Court to improve tax compliance and reduce corrupt practices
Absencing as Attentional Violence and Its Impact on Well-Being
Authors: Briciu Bianca
Published: November 2024

This paper analyzes the impact of absencing on well-being. It explores the source of absencing in the attentional violence created by the logic of internalized capitalism: the belief that one’s self-worth is linked to productivity, the consumerist model of well-being, and the instrumentalization of relationships. The worldview created through the internalization of capitalist values leads to a stress enhancing, alienating way of life with negative consequences for well-being. Attention is diverted away from the wholeness of self and other, from the quality of relationships, creating a social field where individuals relate to themselves, others and the world through the logic of absencing. When this logic dominates the subjective structure of the inner world it reinforces self-optimization and commodified social relations that undermine well-being. Critical awareness of the internalization of capitalism reveals that even transformative approaches for well-being can become instrumentalized by the capitalist logic. This article highlights the importance of a critical lens to understand how mindfulness, and spirituality in organizations can become dominated by a capitalist worldview. It will use presencing in Theory U as a case study of a transformative approach aiming to undermine absencing while being constantly haunted by its influence.
Generative Evaluation
Authors: Virah Sawmy Malika , Golbach Pierre , Tewes-Gradl Christina
Published: November 2024

Evaluation has so much potential for learning, co-creation, and collaboration around more inclusive and regenerative programs and, ultimately, systems. Yet, currently, evaluations are often experienced as controlling and frustrating add-ons. Inspired by developmental evaluation, we have experimented with generative methods to make evaluation a space for stakeholders to come together, re-connect, re-fresh the purpose of collaboration and re-view the design. We see that such a generative approach to evaluation can help to (1) express and co-construct systemic issues that often remain hidden and destructive otherwise, (2) create connection and energy for collaboration and (3) open a world of possibilities to learn from the past and adjust for the future. Organizations that use a more generative approach can hope to change the mindset within to more learning, collaboration, and courageous experimentation.
Becoming-Story
Authors: Enriquez Judith
Published: November 2024

The pandemic disrupted a literacy project fully subjected to the discourse of community development, dominated by the English language. The disruption created an encounter with the potentiality of a different cartography—a new way of mapping literacies through reading the world and self, particularly as a colonised academic researcher engaged with decolonial theory. This article explores how concepts of the “I”—both as the individual and the modern subject—along with the notions of “voice” and “literacy,” shape and condition ways of knowing. It gestures towards a decolonial approach to literacy—framed as “becoming story”—involving processes of becoming-imperceptible, becoming-minor-language, and becoming-land. The work serves as an invitation to be companion and kin to a different telling of stories in qualitative research.
Ritual and Systems Thinking
Authors: Romm Norma
Published: November 2024

This book review offers Norma Romm’s detailed reading of José-Rodrigo Córdoba-Pachón’s new book Ritual and Systems Thinking: Managing an Initial Encounter (Routledge 2024). The book review highlights how Córdoba-Pachón expresses his development of his own increasing self-awareness through considering the relation between ritual and systems thinking, while considering possibilities for “systems change.” Through his text (along with pictures and tables) he extends creatively various concepts and practices of ritual as well as ideas regarding systemic thinking and their potential for activating personal, social and ecological transformation. He links his engagement with pertinent literature to his experiences and deliberations across two continents.
Commentary on Generative Evaluation
Authors: Quinn Patton Michael
Published: November 2024

As the field of program evaluation has grown over the last six decades, new types of evaluation have emerged to meet different needs and serve diverse and distinct purposes. This article elucidates the important evaluation niche and contribution of Generative Evaluation
Shining a Light on Hidden Containers and Invisible Systems
Authors: Saponara Janine
Published: November 2024

This article presents an analysis from the perspective of a participant-observer in the "Rethinking DF 2030" project, conducted in Brazil. In this project, Theory U was applied as a journey to foster integration between policymakers and the citizens for whom these policies are designed. The article sheds light on the importance of building both hidden and visible "containers"—purposefully held environments where the quality of collective attention aligns with intention. Through the author's active engagement in this project, the article simultaneously explores the methodological and experiential aspects of Theory U, including its capacity to guide and weave into the application of various other methodologies. The findings highlight both the challenges and potential of a Theory U practitioner's role in a highly complex participatory process.
Being Awareness-Based Systems Change
Authors: Seneque Megan , Iordache Teo , Munyaka Sharon , Alperin Solms Liz
Published: November 2024

This issue’s In Dialogue makes visible what it means to be and to become awareness-based systems change through the very process of systemic intervention. Megan Seneque had been inspired by the story shared by the diverse team who facilitated an in-person UN SDG Leadership Lab in Liberia in 2021. She was keen to host a dialogue that enabled the three facilitators to make visible their journey of transformation: from “offering a program”, to themselves being a transforming system in service of transformative systems change. Megan and the facilitation team explore the invisible conditions for transformative systems change work, including what it takes individually and collectively to provide the quality of holding needed to support such work. The dialogue is an authentic and intimate look at the inner experience of holding systems transformation in all its complexity, including the willingness to look at one’s own role in embodying the dynamics of power, race, and geo-politics.
Navigating Workplace Stigma: Examining the Relationship between Power, Authenticity and Religious Coping among employees in Industrial Sectors
Authors: Haider Mubeen , Farooq Muhammad Umar , Bilal Muhammad Amjad , Hasan Muhammad Noor Ul
Published: November 2024

Power dynamics, authenticity, religious coping, and workplace stigma within a socio-economic context in Punjab, Pakistan are explored. The research uses a mix methods design of quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive data from 350 professionals, from across different professions. Using quantitative analysis, we found there is a significant negative correlation between power dynamics and authenticity (r = -0.57, p < 0.01), meaning that the more power imbalance individuals experience, the less likely they are to display their true selves in their work environment. In addition, religious coping was shown to mediate the relationship between power dynamics and authenticity (? = 0.42, p < 0.01) suggesting that the use of religious practices can help those to maintain authenticity in the workplace. Second, religious coping was positively correlated with psychological well-being (r = 0.60, p <. 01), even among professionals who reported experiencing workplace stigma. Finally, qualitative findings further explained the protective nature of religious coping, showing how it allows individuals to cope with power hierarchies and to reduce stigma related stress. The need to create authentic workplaces and the impact of religious coping strategies on employee wellbeing are emphasized in this study. Organizations can thus create supportive atmospheres where professionals feel comfortable expressing themselves authentically while accessing psychological resilience by addressing power dynamics and stigma in the workplace.
Application of Ethics and Science in Life
Authors: Ramadhani Bima , Putri Naja Jessyka Maulani , Winarno Agung
Published: November 2024

Essentially, ethics and morals are guidelines for human action, and science seeks to explain reality as it is. Science is a systematic effort to investigate, discover and improve human understanding of various aspects of human nature. These aspects are limited to produce clear formulations. By limiting the range of their views, science provides confidence, and this confidence comes from its limitations. Science is not just knowledge, but encapsulates a body of knowledge that is based on recognized theories and can be tested with a set of recognized methods in a particular field.
Selection of the Contractor for the Construction of the Cinere Jagorawi (Cijago) Section Ii Toll Road, West Java Indonesia
Authors:   Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, UMJ, Jl. Cempaka Putih Tengah XXVII, Jakarta 10510, Nurlaelah Nurlaelah , Chaniago Denni ,   Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, UMJ, Jl. Cempaka Putih Tengah XXVII, Jakarta 10510
Published: November 2024

Choosing a contractor for construction project work is not an easy job, because it requires accuracy in its determination, including in the work of the Cijago Toll Road Section II. Therefore, a method is needed, one of which is the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method to support decisions taken by the Ministry of PUPR as the Owner. Based on the respondents' assessment using the ahp method in tables 3 and 4 above, it can be seen that the selected contractor is PT.LMA. Because it has the highest value of 0.697 compared to PT.PP (0.245) and PT.HK (0.058). This assessment is based on 10 predetermined criteria.
Analysis of Basic Needs Factors Affecting the Academic Success of Affirmation Students: A Case Study at Jenderal Soedirman University
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Jenderal Soedirman University Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Indonesia 53122, Khotimah Sofiatul , Purwati Atiek Sri ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Jenderal Soedirman University Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Indonesia 53122, Najmudin Najmudin ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Jenderal Soedirman University Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Indonesia 53122, Taufiq Muhammad ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Jenderal Soedirman University Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Indonesia 53122
Published: November 2024

This study examines the factors influencing the academic success of ADIK Papua affirmation students, particularly at Jenderal Soedirman University, using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory. The research aims to understand how the fulfillment of psychological, social, and self-actualization needs impacts the adaptation and academic achievements of affirmation students. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, this study surveyed 12 recipients of the ADIK Papua scholarship from various faculties and departments at Jenderal Soedirman University. Data were collected through observations and open-ended questionnaires, analyzed using an interactive three-step model: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing with verification. The findings reveal that the fulfillment of basic needs, including security, social support, and self-actualization, significantly influences the adaptation and academic success of ADIK Papua affirmation students.
Climate Crisis and Human Psychology: Profound Impacts on Economic Concerns and Psychological Health
Authors:   St. Clements University Psychology Department Faculty Member Orcid ID: 0009-0004-2558-8194, SIRAKAYA Assoc. Prof. Yeşim
Published: November 2024

The climate crisis is an increasingly evident threat around the world. The economic and psychological effects of this crisis deepen the difficulties experienced by individuals and societies and create a complex network of interactions. This study aims to comprehensively examine the effects of climate change on economic concerns and individuals' psychological health. First, the economic effects of climate change are discussed. The direct effects of the climate crisis on the agriculture, energy and health sectors, as well as indirect consequences such as unemployment, income inequality and economic uncertainty, are analyzed. These economic effects may be more pronounced, especially on individuals living in low-income and developing regions. Secondly, the effects of economic concerns on individuals' psychological health are examined. Research shows that economic uncertainty and crises can lead to psychological problems such as anxiety, depression and burnout. In addition, the effects of natural disasters and environmental degradation due to climate change on stress, trauma and psychological resilience are also evaluated. Finally, this study offers policy recommendations on how the climate crisis and economic uncertainty affect individuals' mental health. Social support systems, psychological intervention strategies and sustainable economic policies play a critical role in reducing these effects. This article aims to make a significant contribution to understanding the complex relationship between climate change and economic and psychological impacts. The results will guide policymakers, psychologists and economic planners in developing holistic and effective solutions to problems in this area.
Mediators of Work-Life Quality and Happy Workplace to the Link between Transformational Leadership and Employees' Organizational Commitment
Authors:   University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), Binh Tran Quoc , Thy Ngo Giang ,   University of Nguyen Tat Thanh
Published: November 2024

The research used a quantitative methodology to examine the impact of work-life quality and a positive environment on employees' organizational commitment. The role of work-life quality (WLQ) and a happy workplace (HWP) is regarded as a mediating variable and their significant contributions to the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational commitment of employees are verified. The research involved 202 participants employed at rubber industries in southern Vietnam. The findings validated the existence of WLQ and HWP as mediators. This represents the novel focus of the research.
Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors Integrating motor development activities into english language learning through motion-based inter-active video animation at the elementary school level
Authors: Ahmad Arimuliani , Putri Miranti Eka , Rugaiyah Rugaiyah , Asnawi Asnawi , Morni Affidah Binti , Setyawan Hendra , Sulistiyo Sulistiyo , Sabariah Sabariah , Rufi’i Rufi’i , Zulbahri Zulbahri , Tafuri Francesco , Latino Francesca
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the integration of English language learning and motor development among elementary school students through motion-based interactive animated videos. To achieve the goal, a systematic literature review method was employed by carefully reviewing relevant articles. Data in this study were obtained from Google Scholar. These articles were then filtered using the Elicite application to gather the most relevant Scopus-indexed articles. To help the researchers screen the articles, inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. For example, the search focused on those published in Scopus-indexed journals published in 2019-2024. The search used the following keywords: English language learning AND motor development AND elementary school students AND interactive animation AND movement-based learning. This search generated 435 articles. They were screened again through multiple stages. Then, 15 articles that fit the theme and met the inclusion requirements were yielded. During the article selection, this study followed the PRISMA guidelines. The study found that integrating English language learning and motor development using motion-based interactive animated videos effectively improved the language ability and motor skills of elementary school students. This kinesthetic approach strengthens language acquisition, motivation, and student engagement in learning, while motion-based activities help internalize language through fun physical experiences. In addition to increasing motivation and language skills, this approach supports students' social and cognitive development, strengthening communication and collaboration skills in an inclusive environment. Thus, the integration of motion-based media into English language learning offers a holistic learning experience that has the potential to be implemented in the primary education curriculum.
Keywords: integration, learning, English, motor, students, interactive video, motion
Enseñanza de la Educación Física desde la perspectiva territorial y encuentro con el estudiante: percepciones de masterandos en ciencias del deporte
Authors: Maquera-Maquera Yanet Amanda , Bermejo-Paredes Saúl , Maquera Maquera Yolynda , Chuquicallata Paricahua Silo Nahun , Serruto Huanca Angel , Gutiérrez Díaz César Armando , Olivera Condori Erika
Published: November 2024

El objetivo fue comprender las percepciones sobre la enseñanza de la Educación Física (EF) desde la perspectiva territorial y acompañamiento del estudiante en procesos formativos de nueva normalidad, según docentes de EF masterandos en ciencias del deporte, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano Puno-Perú, que laboran para el Estado en variadas zonas territoriales. Estudio cualitativo-hermenéutico, de procedimiento inductivo que empleó las técnicas de discusión, entrevista en profundidad, análisis de contenido, proceso inferencial de abducción y validez de consenso. Los resultados muestran que, los significados otorgados a la labor pedagógica están relacionados con la percepción de autoeficacia docente para dirigir los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje, ocasionando que la EF devenga en un proceso formativo cada vez más instruccional, poco interactivo, no obstante; los docentes de EF en el contexto de la nueva normalidad, han incorporado innovadoras alternativas de actuación docente incursionando dentro de los territorios para saber dónde-cómo viven los estudiantes e ir a su “encuentro” para asistirlo-acompañarlo, siendo clave la forma cómo “se hace” EF, más allá del conocimiento teórico-pedagógico, generando espacios de participación-diálogo con otros actores y poder co-actuar en la construcción de nuevos procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Se concluye que enseñar EF desde la perspectiva territorial y acompañamiento del estudiante puede considerarse como un enfoque para la acción centrada en los actores, donde importa la manera de “hacer las cosas” junto a otros, según contextos-territorios situados antes excluidos, para cogenerar conocimientos y desarrollar capacidades en base al diálogo, participación y reconocimiento del otro (saberes, prácticas y experiencias).
A Study on the Potential and Cost of Carbon Reduction from Low Carbon Technologies in the Chinese Copper Industry
Authors: Wu Yifan , Zeng Shihong , Cai Jingrui , Zhong Zhen
Published: November 2024

Abstract

The copper industry is a basic raw material industry, and it is also the metals with high energy consumption in production. Exploring the pathway of energy saving and emission reduction in the copper industry will help China to achieve its emission reduction commitments under the Paris Agreement. The Grey Verhulst model was used to predict copper industry production and the NSGA-II algorithm and TOPSIS method were used to determine the optimal penetration rate of low-carbon technologies under different scenarios. The abatement potential and cost of eight low-carbon technologies from 2020 to 2035 were measured for different decision preferences. The results of the study indicate that: 1) China's copper industry production shows S-shaped trend and is close to peak production by 2035; 2) by 2035, the abatement potential and costs of the spin-floating copper smelting and energy-saving technology (B3) and the crude copper auto-redox refining technology (B2) are both highly advantageous and should be promoted; 3) by 2035, eight low carbon technologies are able to achieve a total emission reduction of 9.134 million tons at a total abatement cost of 900 million CNY under the systematic decision making scenario, resulting in a 23％ reduction in emissions.

JEL classification numbers: O30, O31, O32, O33.
Keywords: Low carbon technology, Abatement potential, Abatement cost, NSGA-II algorithm.
Urgensi Satu Data Terperingkat dalam Pencapaian Target Kemiskinan Ekstrem “Nol” Persen
Authors: Aulia Fisca Miswari
Published: November 2024

Pada bulan Maret 2023 Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) merilis capaian angka kemiskinan ekstrem Indonesia yang diukur dengan 1,90 US$ PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) yaitu 1,12 persen; turun sebesar 0,62 persen poin dari 1,74 persen pada bulan September 2022. Presiden Republik Indonesia menginstruksikan Indonesia harus mencapai 0% kemiskinan ekstrem di tahun 2024. Untuk mencapai target ini, Pemerintah menetapkan Instruksi Presiden (Inpres) No.4 Tahun 2022 tentang Percepatan Penghapusan Kemiskinan Ekstrem (PPKE) pada bulan Oktober 2022. Namun pemerintah banyak dikritisi mengenai ketidaktepatan sasaran penyaluran program-program perlindungan sosial khususnya bantuan sosial yang berimplikasi pada capatan target. Tulisan ini menyampaikan argumen bahwa pemerintah memerlukan satu data terperingkat yang saling terhubung untuk meningkatkan efektivitas pensasaran program dan menurunkan kemiskinan. Beberapa analisis dilakukan antara lain simulasi mikro menggunakan data Susenas, pengambilan data primer melalui kuesioner di 27 Kementerian/Lembaga, dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD) di lima daerah. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa selain pembenahan satu data terperingkat melalui sistem interoperabilitas data beberapa kebijakan seperti Skema Graduasi dan/atau Exit Strategy Program Bantuan Sosial, dan penguatan kapasitas aparatur Pemerintah Daerah menjadi sangat krusial.
Manajemen Strategi Implementasi Kebijakan Penyusunan Pelaporan Kegiatan dan Anggaran pada Kementerian PPN/Bappenas
Authors: Karyoto Karyoto , Hamka Hamka
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor penghambat yang mempengaruhi implementasi pada juklak pelaporan hasil kegiatan, dan menyusun strategi yang tepat untuk mengatasi faktor-faktor penghambatnya pada Kementerian PPN/Bappenas. Metodologi yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui: 1) Wawancara, 2) Observasi secara langsung dan tidak langsung, dan 3) Kajian pustaka mengenai kebijakan yang terkait dengan pelaporan kegiatan dan anggaran. Hasil analisis, ada tiga faktor penghambat dalam implementasi, yaitu (1) Penyusun kebijakan Juklak Penyusunan laporan; (2) Pelaksana kebijakan Juklak Penyusunan laporan; dan (3) Reviewer laporan kegiatan dan anggaran. Dari kolaborasi model implementasi untuk mengatasi fakto-faktor penghambat tersebut dihasilkan rekomendasi berupa (1) Penguatan regulasi dan (2) Penguatan manajemen tata kelola pengawalan penyusunan laporan.
AI and ML Applications in Supplemental Health Plans: Reducing Out-of-Pocket Costs through Predictive Insights
Authors:   IT Architect, CNH, NC, USA, Reddy Danda Ramanakar
Published: November 2024

Many service, support, and cost variables within a Supplemental Health Plan directly influence both customer outcomes and enterprise financials. It is important to model these variables and uncover those that are most predictive of certain customer behaviors.
ҚОРАҚАЛПОҚ ДАВЛАТ АКАДЕМИК МУСИҚАЛИ ТЕАТРИ МУСТАҚИЛЛИК ЙИЛЛАРИДА
Authors: Хужаниязов Уктам
Published: November 2024

Бугунги кунда ўз мустақиллигини қўлга киритган давлатимиз турли соҳаларда ўз йўли, йўналишини топган ҳолда тараққиёт йўлини босиб ўтмоқда. Бундай юксалиш театр санъати соҳасида ҳам ўзининг ёрқин ифодасини топмоқда. Ушбу мақолада юртимиздаги катта театрлардан бири Бердақ номидаги қорақалпоқ давлат академик мусиқали театрининг мустақиллик йилларидаги тараққиёти тарихи ҳақида сўз боради ва театр жамоасининг мустақиллик йилларида қўлга киритган ютуқлари ҳақида айтилади
SURXONDARYO VA QASHQADARYO VILOYATLARIDA DEMOGRAFIK O‘ZGARISHLAR, AHOLI BANDLIGI VA MIGRATSIYA JARAYONLARI
Authors: Saidaxmatоv Sharifbek
Published: November 2024

Mazkur maqolada Oʻzbekiston Respublikasining eng janubida joylashgan Surxondaryo va Qashqadaryo viloyatining aholisi va mehnat resurslari haqida soʻz boradi. Aholi va mehnat resurslarining bugungi kundagi holati, aholining koʻpayishi, kamayishi tugʻilish, oʻlim, diniy tarkibi, ularning qaysi sohalarda koʻproq bandligi yoritilgan.
QIZILQUMNING LANDSHAFTI VA TARIXIY GEOLOGIYASI
Authors: Muminov Orifxuja
Published: November 2024

Muallif ushbu maqolada qadim va oʻrta asrlarda Qizilqum sahrosi Xorazm vohasini va  Quyi Zarafshon hududlarini qurshab olgan qismida antropogen omillarining atrof-muhitga bogʻliq holda rivojlanish bosqichi toʻgʻrisida maʼlumotlar bergan va oʻrganilish tarixiga qisqacha toʻxtab oʻtgan
HOJI BEKTOSH VALI – MUTASAVVUF FAYLASUF. HOJI BEKTOSH VALI MAJMUASI: TARIXI VA BUGUNGI KUNDAGI AHAMIYATI
Authors: Avalova Gulshod
Published: November 2024

Ushbu maqolada Hoji Bektosh Vali mistik, mutasavvuf, olim va islom faylasufi sifatida tanilgan va turk dunyosida muhim oʻringa ega boʻlgan tarixiy shaxs ekanligi, uning sharq tasavvufchilik yoʻnalishidagi xizmatlari, tutgan oʻrni va ahamiyati haqida bayon etilgan. Shuningdek, uning nomini va merosini qadrlash maqsadida qurilgan Hoji Bektosh Vali majmuasining barpo etilishi tarixi, hozirda ushbu majmua alohida hurmat va eʼtiborga sazovor ekanligi toʻgʻrisida tahlil etilgan.
БУЮК АЛЛОМАЛАРИМИЗНИНГ МЕРОСИНИ ЎРГАНИШ АСОСИЙ ВАЗИФАМИЗ
Authors: Айтмуратова Жанылсын , Жамалов Нурлан
Published: November 2024

Мақолада Ўзбекистон қадимдан илму маърифат маркази, маданият ўчоғи бўлиб келганлиги ва юртимиздан етишиб чиққан алломаларнинг илмий-маънавий мероси ҳақида сўз этилади. Ўрта асрларда яшаб ижод қилган Шарқ алломалари ва мутафаккирларининг илмий-маънавий мероси, жаҳон илм-фани, цивилизация ривожига қўшган бебаҳо ҳиссаси дунё олимлари ҳамда жаҳон ҳамжамияти томонидан ҳамиша юксак эътироф этилади. Бугун биз ана шундай буюк аждодларимизга муносиб авлод бўлишни мақсад қилиб уларнинг дунё цивилизациясига қўшган ҳиссаси ҳақида тўхталиб ўтамиз