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Ballet in Belgrade between the two world wars viewed through the critical prism of composer Milenko Živković
Authors: Paladin Aleksandra
Published: January 2025

Music criticism represents one of the most important written testimonies of time and is extremely important in the research of the Serbian musical past. The authors of these writings created in the period between the two world wars, were mostly composers who had returned from studying abroad, affirming the form of criticism as a professional review of musical performance. That type of writing about music, apart from the valorisation of artistic activity on the music stage or on the concert podiums, had a much more complex goal - educating the readership in the direction of shaping aesthetic norms in relation to musical art and its different manifestations on the stage. Analysed today, the texts of this type represent testimonies of the time on the basis of which one can talk not only about the quality of performances, but also about the cultural currents in the Serbian environment of that time, interests of the audience, repertoire tendencies of the institutions that were the carriers of cultural life, and about both domestic and foreign artists who the local audience had the opportunity to hear and see. Among the critical writings, critical reviews of ballet performances in Belgrade at that time have a special place, as an art that is seen from two perspectives - through a critical analysis of the performances that the audience of that time had the opportunity to see and through the affirmation of ballet art. Critical interests in this work are seen through writings about the ballet created by the composer Milenko Živković, along with the most important topics that had provoked him both creatively and through texts about music, namely the attitude towards the national in music, towards contemporary art and musical realism.
Ballet performances of the National theater in Belgrade in the mirror of the daily press of the interwar period
Authors: Vojvodić-Nikolić Dina
Published: January 2025

Critics of daily newspapers of the interwar era, regardless of the spatial limitations to which they were exposed, were not authors who based their critical thought merely on received information, but their words had weight, and were based mainly on focusing on the problem. This problem-approach writing is also present in the balet criticisms that are subject of analysis in this study. In a large number of them, we come across expert commentary and analyses of the work, its author and its interpretation. Written testimonies of critics are valuable to today's researchers because they provide a picture of the culture and art of a bygone era, but also because they are used to reconstruct the standards that characterize certain artistic events, in this case ballet performances. We cannot agree with the thesis according to which the critics showed a certain amount of arrogance and predominance; we do not agree with the fact that the criticism skipped responsibility, on the contrary. It can be said that the critics felt a great deal of responsibility both towards the audience and towards the performers and creators. Their articles dealing with performance provide the (today's) reader with a picture of the performance capabilities and scope of that period, and in addition, of course, with some 'modest' knowledge in the field of ballet music. From the selected criticisms, it can be seen that the critics strived to improve the taste of the audience, express their own opinion and bring the ballet works closer to a wider audience that did not have the opportunity to hear or see those works in person.
Traditional stage dance as a part of contemporary art in Serbia: Aspects, challenges and perspectives of development
Authors: Ranisavljević Zdravko
Published: January 2025

Despite the long and rich tradition of interpreting traditional stage dances, this subfield of performing arts in Serbia is facing great challenges to its own survival. Interpretative practices of choreographed folklore are part of different scientific and artistic discourses that are currently dominantly shaped by the influence of insufficiently aware and uncritically used concept of Intangible Cultural Heritage, both within the general and the professional public. In the legislative discourse of the Republic of Serbia, the traditional dance is treated under the term "folk dance" in the administrative sectors of the Ministry of Culture, that are named "Cultural Heritage" and "Contemporary Creativity and Creative Industries". Due to the identical use of the term "folk dance" in the administrative sectors of "Artistic Dance" and "Cultural Heritage" - being a direct takeover from a colloquial and a former scientific terminology but without theoretical foundation and conceptual alignment with the discipline-specific theoretical considerations of contemporary ethnochoreology - these contextual, substantive and semantic differences in these performance practices have been a priori annulled and the identity determination of traditional dance performance has been blurred. As a consequence of such non-differentiation, a paradoxical situation has occurred -the given field is treated in two ways: by the sector of "Artistic Dance" as a part of intangible cultural heritage, and by the sector of "Cultural Heritage" as a part of contemporary creativity. In the presented vacuum between the artistic dance and the intangible cultural heritage, which, in the last few years has been the focus of domestic ethnochoreological research, essential questions are raised related to the forms and structures of contemporary creativity i.e. heritage indicators in this field.
Factors affecting patient satisfaction during endoscopic procedures
Authors: Maryam Ghazala , E-Hinna Rashk , Sardar Saman , Khan Jahangir , Isram Javaria , Hassan Fayyaz
Published: January 2025

Background/Aim: Gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures (GEPs) are widely regarded as the premier method for assessing and treating various digestive diseases. With the rising global prevalence of endoscopic procedures, patients are becoming more discerning in selecting their endoscopists. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing patient satisfaction with endoscopic procedures. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 409 participants, out of which 212 responses were included for analysis. Exclusions were made due to contradictory answers or incomplete questionnaires. Demographic data were collected and patient satisfaction was assessed using a questionnaire. The relationship between various factors and patient satisfaction was analysed using Spearman's rank correlation. Results: The majority of patients (50.9 %) underwent endoscopy, with 59.4 % being males and 40.6 % females. The average age of the participants was 42.34 years. The study found that the most significant factors affecting patient satisfaction were waiting time to get an appointment (15.5 %), waiting time on the day of the procedure (17.0 %) and pain or discomfort during and after the procedure (15.6 %). Additionally, the personal manner of the physician and nurses, as well as comprehensive explanations before and after the procedure, were also significant factors. The study also found that certain aspects of the endoscopic procedure impacted satisfaction differently across gender and age groups. The questionnaire demonstrated strong internal consistency with a Cronbach's Alpha value of 0.917. Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of addressing waiting times, improving communication and managing patient discomfort to enhance satisfaction with endoscopic procedures. The findings provide valuable insights for improving the quality of care in endoscopy units.
Therapeutic applications of novel drug delivery systems of liquorice: An updated review on recent advancements
Authors: Sanshita S , Taneja Ayushi , Sangnim Tanikan , Huanbutta Kampanart , Sindhu Rakesh , Singh Inderbir
Published: January 2025

In recent times, individuals are focusing more on natural substances, primarily due to their safety and non-toxicity. Also, there is an increasing demand by industries for the phytoconstituents that might be incorporated in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, dietary products and nutraceuticals. Liquorice is one of the widely used Chinese herb since ancient times due to its medicinal properties. It exhibits broad spectrum biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-microbial properties and is used in the treatment of different diseases such as cancer, inflammation, viral infections, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders. Different novel formulations such as nanoparticles, microparticles, liposomes, nanomicells and self-emulsifying drug delivery system are developed that overcome major limitations of liquorice including its low solubility, stability and less bioavailability. In this review, liquorice's historical background, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic applications, different mechanism of actions is discussed with major emphasis on liquorice encapsulated novel formulations (nanoparticles, nanomicelles, liposomes, niosomes, microparticles, microspheres, self-nanoemulsifying system, self-micro-emulsifying system). Liquorice, a prominent constituent of different dietary products, has aroused the interest of many researchers because of its anti-proliferative capacity, tumour microenvironment manipulation and autophagy activation in numerous cancer types. Nanotechnology-based techniques for enhanced solubilisation, stability and targeted drug delivery have been tested by formulation scientists. Liquorice is enclosed in different novel carriers and encapsulated liquorice displayed enhanced stability, solubility, high encapsulation efficiency, controlled drug release and extended circulation time period.
How do predatory medical journals try to seduce and fool potential authors?: Analysis of an 18-months monitoring survey
Authors: van Loon , van Loon
Published: January 2025

Background/Aim: Predatory medical publishers have developed - and still continue to develop - 'tricks' that are intended to fool potential authors with the objective to attract manuscripts. They do so because authors have to pay them article processing charges and these are commonly their exclusive business model. Authors become ever more reluctant to publish in predatory journals because such journals are not considered as scientifically reliable and the articles in such journals are commonly not or hardly read (and even more rarely cited). Particularly young scientists can nevertheless be relatively easily seduced by the promises of predatory journals, which tend to approach potential authors in an aggressive way. This study aimed to analyse how often aggressive advertising is synonym for predatory. Methods: The 322 medical journals and their 105 publishers that approached us from 1 January 2023 to 1 July 2024 period with the request to contribute a manuscript were analysed. The analysis dealt with several aspects that may give insight into the trustworthiness of these journals and their publishers, viz the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN), the Editor-in-Chief, the publishing history, the publisher's location and the journal title. Results: Only 85 (26.3 %) of the journals under study had an Editor-in-Chief and 47 (14.6 %) of the journals had no ISSN. The great majority of the journals started after 2010; the journal titles seem aimed at raising confusion with established journals and many publishers were not housed where they pretend to be. Conclusions: Checking the above aspects of journals is an important tool helping recognise the predatory character of a journal.
The importance of emotional intelligence in the management of stress at work
Authors: Hamulić Ramiza , Bajrić Amela , Sivić Mujo , Bajrić Ajla
Published: January 2025

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognise one's own and other people's emotions and adjust one's behaviour in accordance with them. Numerous studies have shown that emotional intelligence has a positive effect on job satisfaction, employee performance, interpersonal relationships, business communication and productivity. In today's fast-paced and competitive business world, the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others, becomes crucial for building professional relationships. Emotionally intelligent people cope more easily with acute and chronic stress, which directly affects mental health and work performance. Using emotional intelligence as a tool to reduce stress in the workplace, as well as to resolve conflicts that have cause-and-effect relationships, allows for a better understanding of the needs and feelings of employees. The ability to effectively manage emotions and stressful situations can significantly contribute to employee satisfaction and loyalty, that is crucial to long-term business success.
Boerhaave syndrome in a paediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis: A case report
Authors: Alkhalifah Yasir
Published: January 2025

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), which often results from poor glycaemic control. While diabetic ketoacidosis is well documented, rare complications such as Boerhaave syndrome can considerably increase morbidity. This case report presents a 14-year-old girl with poorly controlled T1DM and celiac disease who was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis and developed severe vomiting and abdominal pain. Imaging studies revealed the presence of pneumomediastinum, which raised concerns about oesophageal injury and a diagnosis of Boerhaave syndrome was made. The patient was managed conservatively with correction of metabolic acidosis, intravenous antibiotics, supportive care and close monitoring. Her condition improved gradually, with resolution of ketoacidosis and stabilisation of the pneumomediastinum without invasive intervention. This case highlights the importance of early identification and the adoption of a multidisciplinary approach in managing atypical complications of diabetic ketoacidosis. Timely intervention can ensure favourable outcomes even in the presence of severe complications.
Effect of antioxidant capsule supplementation on oxidative stress markers in hypertensive patients
Authors: Novaes-Gaeta Ludmila , Moraes Mariele , Katayama Keyla , Sangaletti Carine , Irigoyen Maria , Freitas Sarah , Viana Ariane , de Angelis , Caldini Elia , Lopes Heno
Published: January 2025

Background/Aim: Hypertension is a consequence of a neuromodulatory imbalance and is directly associated with cardiovascular diseases. Oxidative stress constitutes an intermediate pathophysiological mechanism for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Evidence suggests that there is a proportional relationship between diets high in antioxidants and a reduced risk of cardiovascular events. A high antioxidant diet could scavenge the free radicals and other toxic radicals offering better protection to the cardiovascular system. The primary study objective was to evaluate the impact of dietary supplementation with fruit extract capsules on markers of oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity in hypertensive and normotensive individuals; a secondary objective was to evaluate the impact of dietary supplementation on insulin resistance, markers of inflammation and haemodynamic variables in treated hypertensive and normotensive patients. Methods: This clinical trial comprised 30 hypertensive patients and 29 normotensive volunteers. Study participants received placebo capsules for 4 weeks, then fruit extract capsules (blueberry, cranberry and pomegranate), one capsule of each per day for 4 weeks. Blood pressure was measured at baseline, after the use of placebo and antioxidant capsules. Catalase, thiobarbiturate acid reactive substances (TBARS), superoxide dismutase (SOD), carbonyl and ferric-reducing antioxidant powder (FRAP) were used to evaluate oxidative stress. Results: The mean age among hypertensive participants was 49.3 ± 9.3 years. Catalase increased in both groups; reduction of TBARs, FRAP and carbonyls occurred in the hypertensive group. A significant intragroup difference in homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMAir) was noted between normotensive and hypertensive individuals at different times. No significant difference occurred regarding inflammatory cytokines, adipocytokines and haemodynamic data after antioxidant consumption. Conclusion: The study results suggest that supplementation with fruit capsules rich in antioxidants for 4 weeks significantly reduces oxidative stress in hypertensive patients. Studies with a larger number of patients are needed to confirm the findings.
Assessing the impact of drought on Zlatar Lake area changes using Random Forest with Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 multispectral data
Authors: Nikolić Ratko
Published: January 2025

Drought, a complex natural hazard, poses significant challenges for water resource management due to its unpredictable nature. This study investigates the impact of the drought on Zlatar Lake in Serbia, a key artificial reservoir in the Uvac Valley, over a period extending from May 2021 to October 2022. By utilizing Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Sentinel-2 Multispectral Instrument (MSI) imagery, and classifying 17 scenes, the research employs the Random Forest classification algorithm to analyze changes in the lake's water area. Key indices, including the VV/VH ratio, Normalized Difference Polarization Index (NDPI), and various spectral water indices (NDWI, MNDWI, SWI, NDVI), were used to enhance classification results. The study achieved high overall accuracy (OA) and Kappa values in classifying individual scenes, with Sentinel-1 reaching an OA of 96.47% and a Kappa coefficient of 92.71, while Sentinel-2 showed an OA of 99.14% and a Kappa coefficient of 98.20. Results revealed a significant water area decline, with Sentinel-1 data decreasing from 7.12 km² in May 2021 to a minimum of 4.60 km² in June 2022, then rising to 5.22 km² by October 2022. Sentinel-2 data showed a similar trend. This study highlights the effectiveness of combining SAR and optical data for monitoring water body changes and provides valuable insights for drought impact assessment and water resource management.
Metals valorization from pyrolyzed waste PCBS
Authors: Kilibarda Nikola , Kamberović Željko , Đokić Jovana , Kovačević Tihomir , Jovanović Nikola
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the potential for valorizing the non-metallic fraction (NMF) of e-waste, focusing on metal recovery through pyrolysis to address challenges in electronic waste recycling. Characterization of a real sample showed that NMF contains 3.44 wt.% metals, primarily copper (80 wt.%), indicating potential for its valorization. Pyrolysis was optimized by varying temperature (up to 800°C) and atmospheric conditions (ambient vs. vacuum). The optimal oil extraction achieved at 700°C under vacuum. FTIR analysis identified phenols and halogenated aromatics in the generated oil. The pyrolyzed residue showed high concentrations of silver (494 g/t) and gold (56 g/t), enabling their further valorization. This research confirms NMF's dual potential for valorizing both organic and metal content, supporting sustainable material management.
Additional squat of inland vessels during navigation in navigable channels: Calculation procedures
Authors: Škiljaica Ivan , Škiljaica Vladimir , Živković Mirjana
Published: January 2025

In the paper, the conditions of movement of displacement-type cargo ships of our shipping companies along waterways were analyzed in order to determine the occurrence of an additional increase in draft of ships, the so-called. additional or dynamic immersion of the ship - ship's squat. The methods applied in the work were the result of foreign research conducted with ships in real navigating conditions as well as special basins, then published in the literature in English and Russian. The author's goal was to, based on the methods published in the paper, examine the phenomenon of additional sinking of ships and determine the influence of ship movement on this phenomenon as a new step in the preparations for searching for the optimal regieme of navigation of ships along these navigable channels. Self-propelled ships for the transport of various types of cargo in channels of variable cross-sectional area and at different navigating speeds were subjected to calculations.
Navigating tourism potential and environmental limits: A Suitability analysis of Pal beach (Indonesia) as an emerging coastal recreational destination
Authors: Kontu Tommy , Oroh Dannie , Lintong Oktavianus
Published: January 2025

This study evaluates the suitability of Pal Beach in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, as a recreational beach tourism destination. Ten key parameters influencing beach tourism are assessed, including water depth, beach type and width, seabed material, vegetation, water clarity, currents , harmful marine life and freshwater availability. Data were collected through field measurements and observations. Data were analyzed to determine the Tourism Suitability Index for Beach Recreation, applying the Suitability Index. Results classify Pal Beach as 'Very Suit-able' with a score of 2.82. The beach boasts features like shallow coastal waters, sandy white shores, ample width, good water visibility, coconut trees and gentle slopes catering to visitors. However, strong currents exceeding ideal speeds, the presence of stonefish and sea snakes, and limited onsite freshwater pose notable challenges needing mitigation for its sustainability. By analyzing tourism viability while identifying environmental constraints, this assessment contributes insights to guide the integrated management of emerging recreational destinations in Indonesia based on globally accepted principles of responsible, sustainable development.
A Study on Character Collaboration Strategies in Coffee Franchises - Focusing on Curendly Marketing
Authors:   Art·Design Research Institute of Kyung-Hee University, Choi Won Joo , Hong Jang Sun
Published: January 2025

This study examines the use of character animation collaborations in the marketing strategies of South Korean coffee franchises. In a highly competitive market, brands like EDIYA Coffee, Twosome Place, and Mega MGC Coffee have adopted character collaborations to enhance emotional connections with consumers and reinforce brand loyalty. By focusing on key concepts like reliability and familiarity, the research demonstrates how these partnerships strengthen brand identity and create unique consumer experiences. The study highlights the strategic importance of such collaborations, offering insights into their role in driving consumer engagement and competitive differentiation.
A Study on the Characteristic Elements of Light-transmitting Ceramics : Focusing on Lee In-hwa’s Works
Authors:   Art·Design Research Institute of Kyung-Hee University, Qu Jia yi , Kim Seung Woog
Published: January 2025

This study aims to explore the direction of continuous expansion of modern ceramic decoration creation based on the origin of Linglong porcelain works and the development status of decorative techniques, and pays particular attention to the succession and innovation of traditional and modern decorative techniques of Linglong porcelain in China and Japan. To this end, Linglong porcelain works by Chinese yinglong porcelain brands and Japanese yinglong porcelain artists were selected and case studies were conducted, and Linglong porcelain decorative techniques were divided into three categories: ‘painting technique, colored yinglong porcelain technique, and transfer technique’ and examined. Chinese and Japanese ceramic creations have had differences in aesthetic aspects since the beginning of design, and although they are the same Linglong porcelain development and creation, the effects of expression, techniques, and crafts are all different. Chinese Linglong porcelain works developed within the history of Chinese porcelain, and Chinese Linglong porcelain works in general still maintain the traditional concept and historical awareness of Chinese porcelain, and also have innovative concepts. Japanese Linglong porcelain works developed relatively late, but they have modern characteristics. This study explores the succession and innovation of traditional and modern decorative techniques of Linglong porcelain from China and Japan, and aims to contribute to the future design and creation of Linglong porcelain and the development of Linglong porcelain decorative techniques.
Políticas institucionales para evitar prácticas deshonestas en las universidades españolas
Authors: Mosteiro García M.ª Josefa , Espiñeira Bellón Eva M.ª , Muñoz Cantero Jesús Miguel , Porto Castro Ana M.ª
Published: January 2025

Las conductas o prácticas deshonestas preocupan en todas las universidades del mundo y se abordan de modo diferente en las instituciones universitarias de los diferentes países. Centrándose en la integridad académica, se persiguen dos objetivos: por un lado, revisar las políticas de integridad académica dirigidas a evitar el plagio existente en las universidades españolas, a través de los documentos en ellas disponibles y, por otro, describir esos documentos en cuanto a sus características y a su contenido. Para lograr dichos objetivos se analizan 275 documentos localizados en los sitios web de 47 universidades públicas españolas. Para la recogida de información se diseñó una Ficha de Registro Informatizada y se analizó la información obtenida tanto de modo cualitativo como cuantitativo. Los principales hallazgos subrayan que la mayoría de los documentos localizados se encuentran en los vicerrectorados de política científica, innovación y transferencia, en las Facultades de Educación y de Humanidades y en titulaciones que corresponden a la rama de conocimiento de Ciencias Sociales. Por su carácter normativo, la mayoría de estos documentos son textuales, o tienen un formato HTML, están vinculados a medidas informativas dirigidas a la comunidad universitaria en general y hacen referencia a normas aplicables y enfocadas a informar, detallar formas de proceder e incluso controlar o sancionar determinadas conductas, especialmente aquellas dirigidas al alumnado. Como principal conclusión del estudio destaca la coincidencia, en todas las universidades objeto de estudio, de la necesidad de llevar a cabo actuaciones preventivas, informativas y sancionadoras que deben formar parte de un marco institucional regulatorio.
Análisis de las condiciones y estrategias didácticas de evaluación de los aprendizajes éticos. Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Millán-Ghisleri Elda , Fuentes Juan Luis
Published: January 2025

El valor de los aprendizajes éticos para el desarrollo humano se reconoce como un derecho fundamental, que ha experimentado un interés renovado en modelos, enfoques y centros de investigación en los últimos años. Sin embargo, se observa también una preocupación por las posibilidades y estrategias necesarias para su evaluación, no encontrándose investigaciones que proporcionen evidencias científicas sobre las prácticas más extendidas en publicaciones de calidad. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar las condiciones y estrategias didácticas utilizadas para la evaluación de los aprendizajes éticos en la literatura científica internacional. El método utilizado es la revisión sistemática según el protocolo PRISMA, mediante el cual se han revisado los artículos científicos publicados en Scopus de 2018 a 2022, obteniendo una muestra de 69 estudios. Las variables analizadas abarcan aspectos relacionados con la metodología de evaluación, el diseño del estudio, características sociodemográficas de la muestra y elementos relativos al contenido. Los resultados más significativos ponen de manifiesto que la modalidad de evaluación mayoritaria es individual (91%), se opta preferiblemente por la autoevaluación (65%), el tipo de herramienta más empleado es el cuestionario (51%) y se combinan métodos cuantitativos, cualitativos y mixtos, con un uso extendido de varios instrumentos de evaluación en cada estudio (62%). La mayoría de las investigaciones (66%) no aplica pretest/postest, ni grupo de control (85%) y evalúa programas de duración inferior a un año (81%). Las muestras son generalmente inferiores a 500 individuos (67%), con primacía de personas adultas (59%). Por último, gran parte de los estudios evalúan aspectos cognitivos (65%), sobre una diversidad de temáticas asociadas al aprendizaje ético, entre las que destaca la educación del carácter. Así pues, la complejidad de la evaluación del aprendizaje ético implica importantes exigencias que no se encuentran aún satisfechas y que requieren avances significativos para responder a un reto educativo esencial.
EARLY GROWTH OF JABON (Anthocephalus cadamba Miq) IN A DRAINED PEATLAND OF PELALAWAN, RIAU
Authors: Junaedi Ahmad , Mindawati Nina , Rochmayanto Yanto
Published: January 2025

The desirability to explore other tree species that can be used to substitute Acacia crassicarpa in forest plantation has increased. One of the early insights that must be known is the growth performances of tree species candidates, especially in planting conditions (site and silviculture) similar to A. crassicarpa plantation. This study evaluated the growth performance of jabon (A. cadamba Miq.) and its relationship with soil properties in a drained peatland. The research was conducted by establishing experimental plots of jabon in a drained peatland (DP) using a randomised complete block design with three spacing (2m x 3m, 2.5m x 3m, 3m x 3m) as treatment and three blocks as replications. The study observed survival, growth and soil chemical properties. At 24 months after planting (MaP), since the toxicity of soil micronutrients was excessive as one of the main factors; the mortality rate of jabon was high (62%), while its growth was poor (height = 259 cm and DBH = 3.74 cm) in drained peatland. However, the study observed that 7% of jabon had good growth, with a range of height growth at 24 MaP of 401–660 cm. These results indicated that though overall jabon did not show good growth in DP, however, it was found that 7% of jabon had promising growth; therefore, it was suggested that through tree improvement program and certain treatments to overcome micronutrient toxicity and weed suppression, the possibility of jabon was able to be developed in a DP for forest plantation is still.
ANATOMICAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalostachyum mannii (Gamble) STAPLETON – AN ENDEMIC SCRAMBLING BAMBOO OF NORTHEAST INDIA
Authors: Lal Sharma Chaman , Sharma Madhubala , M. Lamare Dahunirikitre , Wangkhem Mahesh , Pangging Govinda
Published: January 2025

Cephalostachyum mannii is a tall, graceful scandent bamboo with solid culms. It is distributed in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland states of  Northeast India. The present study was carried out to investigate radial and vertical variations in anatomical and physical properties in the culms of this bamboo species.  The mature culms  (3-4 years old) were selected from forests of  Amkassar Amlarem village, West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, India. The selected internodes of culms were radially divided into outer, middle and inner zones, and vertically bottom, middle and top positions. The vascular bundles were of  Type II and well developed in middle zones of both bottom and middle positions. The number and size of vascular bundles increased from inner to outer zone and decreased from bottom to top. Vessel length and vessel diameter decreased both radially and vertically. Among fibre characteristics, fibre wall thickness increased, while fibre length, fibre diameter, and fibre lumen diameter decreased significantly in both radial and vertical directions.  Among physical properties, density increased, and moisture content decreased in both radial and vertical directions. Radial shrinkage was higher than tangential shrinkage. Both radial and tangential shrinkage decreased significantly from bottom to top. The fibres were long, thick-walled and highly rigid, and the derived indices do not satisfy the requirement as a superior fibrous raw material for pulp and paper making. However, this bamboo species has the potential for making good quality handicrafts and basketry.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY OF ELEPHANT RIDING AT THE ZOO
Authors: Yoshida Srie Rahayu Sata , Priatna Dolly , Rosadi Rosadi , Suryanto Suryanto
Published: January 2025

Elephant Riding (ER) in zoos has become a matter of public interest, raising debates among experts regarding animal ethics, elephants’ welfare, and human safety. Through the submission of the Middle Hypothesis that ER tends to enhance human knowledge about conservation, this study’s aim is to provide strategies to help zoo managements in their works  based on the basic principles of wildlife conservation and protection, especially Sumatran elephants. The participants’ knowledge was measured using questionnaires distributed to two groups of respondents: people who have and people who have not utilized ER services. Meanwhile, the strategy was recommended through the Analytical Hierarchy Process of 17 expert respondents. According to the independent sample t-test performed with  95% confidence level, human knowledge of elephant conservation increased significantly through ER. Furthermore, experts with consistency ratios (CR) ≤ 0.1 selected a strategy where environmental quality was prioritized as a recommended strategy in ER management. This strategy is to put forward the principles guaranteeing the elephants’ welfare, which has a criterion weight of 0.40717. The other recommended strategies include conducting conservation education (0.23973), ensuring the safety of visitors (0.22972), and improving the welfare of the community around zoo (0.12338).
KANCILAN FLORES (Pachycephala nudigula nudigula): THE ICONIC BIRD OF KELIMUTU NATIONAL PARK, INDONESIA
Authors: Fauzi Ridwan , Kuspriyangga Aditya , Suarmadi Fendra , Heri Setianto Teguh , Serepina Saragih Grace
Published: January 2025

Kancilan Flores (Pachycephala nudigula nudigula) is an iconic bird of Kelimutu National Park. The bird has a unique characteristic with the ability to make a wide variety of song. The local people call this bird 'Garugiwa' and also 'burung arwah' or 'spirit bird' because it is small and hard to spot but has a loud chirp. Some literature mentions this bird with different scientific names. This study aimed to identify this bird to rectify this misnaming scientifically and to observes Kancilan Flores behavior, habitat, and population. Kancilan Flores is an attractive fauna for tourists. Therefore, this study also recommended potential birdwatching locations for Kancilan Flores. This study used a transect line and direct observation methods. The results showed that the estimated population size of Kancilan Flores in the Kelimutu National Park was 1,667 individuals with a population size range of 1,245–2,089 individuals. The population density of Kancilan Flores was estimated at 0.53 individuals per hectare. The Kancilan Flores is most commonly found at an altitude of 1,500–1,600 m a.s.l. Recommended areas as bird watching locations for Kancilan Flores, namely the Edelweiss Garden, Perekonde, the lower Arboretum, and the Kancilan Flores middle Arboretum. Therefore, it is necessary to protect the population of Kancilan Flores by strictly prohibiting hunting and destruction of their habitat.
MINING FIRE HOTSPOTS OVER NUSA TENGGARA AND BALI ISLANDS
Authors: Vatresia Arie , Regen Rendra , Putra Utama Ferzha , Oktariani Widhia
Published: January 2025

Forest fires are still one of the most common problems in Indonesia. In fact, many of these forest fires origin from human activities, namely fires that are intentionally raised for a purpose such as widening the land to prepare for the planting season in the Nusa Tenggara Island. Forest fire events can be identified by observing hotspot data which are monitored through remote sensing satellites. Hotspot is an area that has a relatively higher surface temperature than the surrounding area based on certain temperature thresholds monitored by remote sensing satellites. The objective of this research is to cluster hotspots in the Nusa Tenggara and Bali Islands from year 2013 to 2018 using the K-Means Clustering Method with 28,519 hot spot data. By knowing  this result, the ministry can use this data for patrol priority management. This research successfully clustered three types of hotspot classes based on the risk of fire with details as follow; High Risk Class contains 12,212 data with ranges of mean values of confidence in the range of 49.3–100%, brightness in the range of 305.1–421.3o K and FRP in the range of 2.5–714.3; Medium Risk contains 12,250 data mean values of confidence  with a range of 20.3–74.3%, brightness in the range of 301.06–341.86o K and FRP in the range of 3.6–141.4; and Low Risk contains 4,057 data with a range of mean values of confidence in the range of 0–39.8%, brightness in the range of 300–365.86oK and FRP in the range of 3.5–275.6.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FOREST AND LAND FIRE MANAGEMENT POLICY IN INDONESIA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Afni Afni , Merian Sari Fara , Prihati Prihati
Published: January 2025

The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has raised questions about changes in subsequent environmental effects, mainly forest and land fires. This paper evaluates the implementation of land and forest fire management policies in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in 2020. A qualitative approach was conducted in policy implementation analysis based on George Edward III's theory by looking at bureaucratic structure, resources, communication, and disposition factors. The research focused on the operational work of the Forest and Land Fire Brigade, known as Manggala Agni, in Indonesia. The results showed that the collaborative work of Manggala Agni and the other forest and land fire task forces successfully reduced the hotspots; hence there was a significant decrease in the burned area. It is also inseparable from climatic factors. During this period there was no haze disaster although the task of controlling forest and land fires still encountered several obstacles during the pandemic. This is because of training, technology transfer, budget support, and synergy between stakeholders and Manggala Agni’s team members, so a significant reduction in forest and land fires during 2020 can be achieved.
Strategic decision-making in process optimization of healthcare technology manufacturing
Authors: Makarevic Masa , Gulum Tas Pelin
Published: January 2025

The dynamic nature of the healthcare technology industry necessitates constant improvement and optimization of supply chain processes to maintain competitiveness. Manufacturing unit processes, as critical components of the supply chain, directly influence production efficiency, lead times, and overall supply chain performance. Therefore, a strategic focus on optimizing these processes can significantly enhance the responsiveness and cost-effectiveness of the entire supply chain. However, for large enterprises, determining the unit where optimization will be implemented is intricate, considering the multifaceted nature of the decision-making process. The complexity arises from the presence of diverse criteria, each assigned varying importance levels, along with multiple alternative stages to consider. This paper introduces a decision-making framework tailored for such complexities, employing a synergistic blend of two multi-criteria decision-making methods: Best Worst Method (BWM) and ELECTRE III. The application of the proposed framework is demonstrated through a practical case study involving a prominent healthcare technology company, Philips. First, six experts are carefully selected and interviewed to provide a set of criteria with their respective importance weights. Then, using this information, eight alternative processes within the manufacturing unit are ranked using ELECTRE III. The analysis results reveal that process complexity is the top priority for decision-makers when deciding which manufacturing units require optimization first. The findings delve into the intricacies of optimizing production processes in large health technology companies and offer practical solutions and further recommendations.
Study on the Influence of Copper Oxide on the Saturation of Porcelain Glaze: A Case Study of Green Cyan Glaze
Authors:   Institute of Design Science, Tatung University, Taiwan, Liou Yun-Hua , Lai Chih-Chun ,   Department of Creative Product Design, Hungkuo Delin University of Technology, Taiwan
Published: January 2025

The science and aesthetics of glaze color represent a unique cultural art form. This study investigates how adjusting the ratio of cyan glaze components and controlling the lattice sintering temperature at approximately 1210 degrees Celsius can produce variations in shades of hill green and forest green cyan glazes on white porcelain test pieces. In Chinese, the term originally refers to green, but it is often used to describe the appearance of mountain scenery from a distance, particularly in gray and rainy weather. In such conditions, the green hues blend into blue, subtly revealing the beautiful scenery of distant mountains. The experimental results regarding glaze lattice formation indicate that test pieces containing talc and calcium carbonate exhibit a greenish tint, while those made with strontium carbonate and barium carbonate display a bluish-green tint.
Through the innovative combination of copper oxide minerals and precise control of firing temperature within the medium to high-temperature range, the fusion and transformation of ionic crystals can be achieved, while simultaneously reducing oxygen and energy consumption in the process. This study introduces a novel method of blending minerals to investigate the mechanism behind altering the glaze color recognition threshold. These findings hold academic significance for understanding the impact of alkaline earth metals on green-cyan glaze colors and also present new avenues for future research in the field of glaze coloration.
ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆԻ ՀԱՆՐԱՊԵՏՈՒԹՅԱՆ ՊԵՏԱԿԱՆ ՄԱՐՄԻՆՆԵՐԸ ՏԵՂԵԿԱՏՎԱԿԱՆ ԱՆՎՏԱՆԳՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԱՊԱՀՈՎՄԱՆ ԳՈՐԾԸՆԹԱՑՈՒՄ / STATE BODIES IN THE PROCESS OF
ENSURING INFORMATION SECURITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
Authors: Grigoryan Shogher
Published: January 2025

In the modern world, information security has become one of the most
important components of the national security of every state. Technological
progress, the growth of cyber threats and the widespread distribution of digital
information require countries to take proactive measures to protect their
information resources. The Republic of Armenia, like many other states, faces
serious challenges in the field of information security. In this context, the role
of state bodies is of particular importance, as they are responsible for policy
development, strategy formulation and implementation of practical information
protection measures.
State bodies are not only the developers and implementers of laws and regulations,
but also the main coordination centers responsible for the interaction of
various entities, from the private sector to international partners. They provide
monitoring and control of compliance with security requirements, respond to
incidents, and promote general awareness and information protection skills.
This article will present the main functions of state bodies in the field of
information security, their impact on ensuring national security and their role
in countering modern threats.
Pengembangan Model Aktifitas Kebugaran Harian Berbasis Tarian Tradisional Aceh
Authors: Acha Basyarudin , Nova Andi , Akbari Myrza , Syahputra Muhajjir
Published: January 2025

Kebugaran merupakan sebuah hal penting bagi setiap insan manusia. Tubuh yang bugar bisa di dapatkan dengan melakukan berbagai aktifitas olahraga dan secara khusus dengan latihan kebugaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengukur kebugaran anak usia SMP dengan model latihan kebugaran yang berbasis tari kreasi Aceh. Model latihan yang digunakan iyalah tarian kreasi aceh dengan durasi 8 menit.  Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah R&D dari Borg and Gall. Adapun tahapan dalam penelitian dan pengembangan ini adalah: 1) analisis kebutuhan, 2) validasi ahli 3) uji coba kelompok kecil, 4) uji coba kelompok besar, dan 5) Uji efektivitas. Uji kecil di lakukan dengan jumlah siswa 20 orang, uji besar 150 orang dan uji efektifitas sebanyak 35 orang dalam jangka waktu 16 kali pertemuan dengan durasi 4 kali pengulangan dalam sekali pertemuan. Intrumen test kebugaran ini menggunakan Rockpot test. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode statistik paired sample t-test dan independent sample t-test untuk melihat efektivitas dari model latihan. Hasil analisis data menunjukan bahwa terjadi peningkatan yang lebih tinggi pada kelompok eksperimen dari pada kelompok kontrol dengan nilai rata-rata posttest kelompok eksperimen sebesar 42,12 atau 42% lebih efektif dari kelompok kontrol dengan nilai 37,35 atau 37 %. Jadi dapat disimpulkan bahwa model aktivitas kebugaran harian berbasis tarian tradisional aceh efektif untuk meningkatkan kebugran anak usia SMP.
Stress e Qualidade de Vida de Percepção dos Servidores da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Claudino de Sá Vinicius , Valente de Medeiros Bianca , Balduino de Sousa Neto Pedro
Published: January 2025

Nos dias atuais, o capital humano é a grande fonte de riqueza das organizações, pois é por meio dele que se pode melhorar a eficiência na prestação dos serviços sejam eles públicos ou privados. Esta exigência dos novos processos de trabalho movidos pelo avanço da tecnologia podem se refletir nos trabalhadores como estí­mulos stress, o que prejudica muitas vezes a sua Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho (QVT) e a sua vida pessoal. É desafiador que as organizações e os gestores estejam atentos í s estratégias que minimizem o stress negativo em seus funcionários. Com o objetivo de avaliar a percepção do stress e da Qualidade de Vida dos servidores da Pró-reitora de Recursos Humanos e Assuntos Estudantis da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, vinte e um técnico-administrativos responderam um questionário contendo informações sociodemográficas, um formulário do Diagrama do Hexágono Vital e questões abertas sobre sua percepção acerca da Qualidade de Vida. O instrumento utilizado buscou identificar as dimensões relacionadas ao estilo de vida: alimentação; atividade fí­sica; tempo de repouso e relaxamento; espaço para lazer e diversão; relação com o trabalho e relação com grupos sociais. Análises preliminares dos dados mostram que na visão dos servidores as dimensões relação com o trabalho e os amigos apresentaram médias superiores e, portanto, são percebidas como em equilí­brio no momento atual de vida. Já a dimensão relacionada à atividade fí­sica, merece destaque por apresentar resultado mais baixo, bastante inferior aos demais itens, mostrando que este item não está em equilí­brio com as outras dimensões e não vem sendo contemplado nas práticas cotidianas. Sobre a relação Qualidade de Vida e Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho esta é percebida como existente e necessária, visto que a adaptação do indiví­duo depende do equilí­brio entre sua vida interior e o seu mundo, do qual faz parte as atividades laborais e as relações ali estabelecidas. A importância de se averiguar a Qualidade de Vida dos servidores é de grande valia para que os alertem sobre que aspectos que precisam ser melhorados e assim os propiciem uma melhor administração da sua vida pessoal para que não venha influenciar na sua Qualidade de Vida profissional. Sendo assim, percebe-se a importância para as instituições públicas conhecerem e identificar os principais indicativos do stress com o objetivo de estabelecer alternativas que visem o avanço de estratégias que reduzam ao máximo o stress negativo em seus servidores e contribuam para um funcionamento mais eficiente e eficaz do setor público. Como desdobramento desta pesquisa busca-se o desenvolvimento de estratégias de melhoria da Qualidade de Vida do servidor público da instituição, contribuindo para um funcionamento mais hábil, buscando excelência nos serviços prestados a sociedade.