bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
­Soviet ‘Easterns/Osterns’ of the 1920s: Adventure Films on the Caucasian Frontier of Russia
Authors: Dianova Elena V.
Published: September 2024

The article elucidates the issue of representation in Soviet cinema of historical events that transpired during the formation of the Caucasian frontier and the interactions that emerged between the indigenous population and the tsarist troops. The term “Eastern” is analogous to the term “Western” which refers to films about the exploration of the Wild West. This is a useful way of conceptualizing Soviet silent films created on Caucasian material from the 19th–early 20th centuries. This article aims to examine feature films from the 1920s that depict Russia’s advance into the Caucasus. It seeks to identify similarities and differences between these films and the first Soviet “Easterns/Osterns” and “Westerns,” as well as to analyze the influence of ideological attitudes in historical science on the interpretation and depiction of events that took place on the Caucasian frontier. The visual sources utilized in this study include the silent films ‘Abrek Zaur’ (1926), ‘The Law of the Mountains’ (1927), and ‘Zelimkhan’ (1929). Additionally, published materials from the 1920s, including periodicals such as newspapers and magazines, were consulted. The study yielded insights into the stylistic similarities between classic Westerns and the first Soviet Easterns, including the portrayal of protagonists, the use of action and stunts, and the incorporation of jumps. The content of the films is correlated with real historical events, but they reflect the Bolshevik paradigm of history in the study of ethnosocial conflicts in the Caucasus. In films about highlanders, masculine culture is a dominant feature due to gender attitudes and the national cultural identity of the peoples of the Caucasus. Films about mountaineers were instrumental in shaping perceptions of the Caucasus during the early decades of the twentieth century. They illustrate the attributes of traditional culture, daily life, customs of mountain village inhabitants, the characteristics of the landscape, and architectural features. In general, films of an adventurous nature created on Caucasian material are of interest to those with an affinity for classic cinema, particularly the earliest Soviet Eastern films, as well as to researchers seeking to gain insight into significant historical and cultural information. This article is intended for those engaged in the study of the history of Soviet cinema.
Ethnodemographic Processes in the Border Regions of Asian Russia in the New Conditions of the Turn to the East
Authors: Smirnova Tatyana B. , Blinova Anna N.
Published: September 2024

The analysis of ethnodemographic processes is relevant not only because of the negative demographic trends growing in the regions of Asian Russia, but also in connection with Russia’s turn to the East. The authors of the article give a detailed description of the modern ethnic composition of the population in the regions of the Ural, Siberian, and Far Eastern Federal Districts of the Russian Federation and the regions bordering them, those of Kazakhstan, China, and Mongolia. The object of the study were Russians, Kazakhs, Tuvinians, Mongols, and Chinese. Special attention is paid to the analysis of their number and location, and the identification of factors and consequences of changes in the ethnic composition of the population. A definitive feature of the border regions is the high proportion and absolute number of those peoples who make up the majority of the population of neighboring States. At the same time, the demographic behavior of the peoples living on different sides of the border differs. In studying the ethnodemographic processes, the increasing demographic asymmetry between the regions of Russia and neighboring states causes the greatest attention and certain concern. In the regions of the Asian part of Russia, the total population is decreasing, largely due to Russians who have a predominant model of reproduction of the population with a low birth rate and relatively high mortality. Kazakhs, Buryats, and Tuvinians in Russia are characterized by stable numbers and reproduction, although there is a tendency to decrease the birth rate. In the border areas of Kazakhstan, the tendency towards a decrease in the number of the Russian population and its replacement by a titular nationality does not weaken.
Incorporation of technology in endodontic treatment of a patient with chronic non-progressive encephalopathy: case report
Authors: Lara Lorraynne , Vidal Romualdo , Souza Lorena , Santaella Natalia , Volpato Luiz
Published: September 2024

Objective: This work aims to describe the endodontic treatment performed in a single session in a patient with chronic non-progressive encephalopathy under general anesthesia, using technological devices. Method: A 31-year-old male patient diagnosed with chronic non-progressive encephalopathy, sought dental treatment due to tooth pain. He presented ataxia, atrophy of the upper and lower limbs and involuntary spasms. In the intraoral examination a generalized excessive occlusal wear and temporary restoration on tooth 46 was seen. Periapical radiograph showed increased periodontal space and periapical bone rarefaction. The indication was for endodontic treatment of tooth 46 under general anesthesia. After surgical risk assessment and pre-anesthetic evaluation, endodontic treatment was performed under general anesthesia, using an apical locator, mechanized instrumentation and digital radiography. The tooth restauration was performed in the same clinical moment, without complications. Result: The 8-month follow-up showed absence clinical signs and symptoms and radiographic control without periapical changes. Conclusion: In this case, the incorporation of technology in the endodontic treatment of a patient with chronic non-progressive encephalopathy ensured a safe and effective treatment for the patient and the staff, with case resolution, promotion of oral health and quality of life.
The Role of Global Oil Prices in US Monetary Policy Spillovers to Small Open Economies: Evidence From MINT Countries
Authors: Danladi Saba Ndayezhin
Published: September 2024

We explore the importance of global oil prices in the spillovers of US monetary policy to four small open economies (SOEs): Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Turkey (MINT). Our findings indicate that oil prices amplify the spillover effects on MINT’s real GDP. The negative impact is more pronounced when oil prices fall. This suggests that oil prices are a crucial determinant of US monetary policy spillovers.
Cognitive Structure Analysis: A Technique For Assessing What Students Know, Not Just How They Perform
Authors: Leddo John , Danyal Ayat
Published: September 2024

Assessment has been a key part of education, playing the role of determining how much students have learned. Traditionally, assessments have focused on whether students give the correct answer to problems, implying that the number of correctly-answered test items is a valid measure of how much students know. Unfortunately, the focus on correct answers has also resulted in neglecting the potential ability of assessments to provide diagnostic feedback to educators as to what concepts students have mastered and where the gaps in their knowledge are,thus potentially informing the day-to-day teaching process. The present paper describes an assessment technique called Cognitive Structure Analysis that is derived from John Leddo’s integrated knowledge structure framework (Leddo et al., 1990) that combines several prominent knowledge representation frameworks in cognitive psychology. Using a Google Form, students from Pakistan were queried on four types of knowledge considered the basis of mastery of Algebra 1 concepts: factual, procedural, strategic, and rationale. From students’ responses to these queries, measures of each type of knowledge and a combined knowledge score were created. Students were also given problems to solve. Correlations between each knowledge component score and problem-solving performance were high and the correlation between overall CSA-assessed knowledge and problem-solving performance was .86. Results suggest that CSA can be both easily implemented and highly diagnostic of student learning needs. Future research can investigate CSA’s robustness across other subjects and whether incorporating CSA as part of day-to-day classroom instruction can lead to higher student achievement.
Investigating Performance of ESN’s in Forecasting Financial Metrics When Compared To Traditional RNN Types
Authors: Batu Barın,
Published: September 2024

This research investigates the performance of Echo State Networks (ESN) in forecasting financial metrics and compares their effectiveness against traditional recurrent neural network (RNN) architectures like Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks and Gated Recurrent Units (GRU), as well as Generalized Auto Regressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH) models. By analyzing datasets sourced from Yahoo Finance for various financial indices, exchange-traded funds and stocks over five years, this study examines the accuracy, and structural simplicity of ESNs in predicting close prices, daily volatility, and log returns. Results indicate that ESNs, with their reservoir computing capabilities, outperform traditional RNNs by achieving lower mean absolute error (MAE) and mean squared error (MSE) overall, highlighting their potential as efficient and robust tools for financial time-series forecasting.
Diving Deeper into a Complex Problem in Economics: How are Minimum Wages Determined
Authors: Degerli Derin , Alp Mustafa
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this research paper is to make a comprehensive analysis of minimum wage and the economic and societal implications of it. The research explores the consequences of increases in the minimum wage and the existence of minimum wage within several economic and social indicators such as poverty, income inequality, and inflation with reference to experts and real-world data. In addition, this research also evaluates the different policies by which the minimum wage is set, from the formulaic approach to collective bargaining. Through analyzing countries with frequent minimum wage changes and varying economic problems the research shows that increases in the minimum wage while aimed at alleviating poverty often result in inflation. Furthermore, it was concluded that a mixed policy was necessary in order not to be affected by the negative consequences of minimum wage while maximizing the benefits of it.
Prevenção de lesões de tornozelo em atletas de voleibol. Uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Borato Lucas André , Franqueira Luis Henrique , Soares Isabela Cristina , Pedroni Cristiane Rodrigues
Published: September 2024

O voleibol é um dos esportes mais populares no mundo que envolve movimentos rápidos e vigorosos do corpo. Exercícios preventivos são indicados pelas diretrizes de reabilitação, porém, a literatura mostra uma taxa de incidência alta de lesões musculoesqueléticas geralmente em tornozelo, joelho e ombro, podendo ser agudas ou por overuse. As lesões de tornozelo ocorrem principalmente por contato com outros jogadores sendo a entorse como o tipo mais comum. O objetivo do presente estudo foi identificar e discutir pesquisas sobre a importância e eficácia das intervenções para lesões de tornozelo em atletas de voleibol. Foi realizada uma busca computadorizada de biblioteca virtual PubMed, que resultou em oito artigos selecionados. Foi demonstrado uma importância da prevenção de lesão de tornozelo em atletas de voleibol indicando-se o treinamento preventivo e neuromuscular com o uso de órtese quando necessário.
A técnica de plastinação para a cultura científica: um mapeamento sistemático de literatura
Authors: Garcia Júnior Robison Pimentel , Silva Alessandra dos Santos Silva , Lima Ayra Goes , Garcia Ana Raquel Santos de Medeiros , Amado Manuella Villar , Bittencourt Athelson Stefanon
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo a realização de um mapeamento sistemático de literatura para investigar no cenário literário e científico as contribuições do uso da técnica de plastinação aplicada como produto educacional e seu resultado para a alfabetização e cultura científica. Nesse sentido, o percurso metodológico adotado foi o mapeamento sistemático de literatura e como resultado foram obtidos 547 trabalhos, dos quais, após a análise e aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 46 trabalhos foram considerados com contribuições relevantes. Como resultado, a técnica de plastinação para conservação de tecidos biológicos, se mostrou eficiente dentro da cultura científica, seu uso em pesquisas, exposições e salas de aula colabora para sua caracterização como ferramenta educacional significativa.
Tesoros culturales de la Sierra Norte de Ecuador: danzas tradicionales y mitos
Authors: Vivar Sarmiento María del Rosario , Pitisaca Erique Verónica Patricia , Romero Logroño Marco Vinicio , Ávila Granda Luis Enrique
Published: September 2024

La Sierra Norte de Ecuador alberga una riqueza cultural notable, caracterizada por sus danzas tradicionales arraigadas en la historia y los mitos que han permeado la cosmovisión de las comunidades indígenas y mestizas de la región. Estas expresiones artísticas y narrativas reflejan la diversidad cultural y la conexión con la naturaleza que define a esta región andina. El objetivo de este artículo es explorar y documentar los tesoros culturales de la Sierra Norte de Ecuador, enfocándose en las danzas tradicionales y los mitos que forman parte esencial de la identidad y patrimonio de esta región. A través de la recopilación de testimonios de la comunidad local, se pretende resaltar la importancia de estas expresiones culturales, fomentar su preservación y promover su valoración tanto a nivel nacional como internacional. Se llevó a cabo un trabajo de campo que incluyó entrevistas con miembros de las comunidades locales, observaciones participantes en eventos culturales y revisión de fuentes documentales relacionadas con las tradiciones y mitos de la región. Se identificaron diversas danzas tradicionales, que están estrechamente vinculadas con festividades religiosas y celebraciones comunitarias. Además, se recopilaron mitos y leyendas que han sido transmitidos de generación en generación Se concluye que las danzas tradicionales y los mitos de la Sierra Norte de Ecuador desempeñan un papel fundamental en la preservación de la cultura y la historia de la región, así como en el fortalecimiento de la identidad colectiva de las comunidades locales. Su estudio y difusión contribuyen a valorar y proteger el patrimonio cultural.
Ecuador: danzas, mitos y tradiciones de la Región Amazónica
Authors: Logroño León Valeria Carolina , Cadena Heras Jamy Livia , Sánchez Zabala José Daniel , Ávila Granda Luis Enrique
Published: September 2024

La región amazónica de Ecuador es una cuna de culturas, mitos y tradiciones que han enriquecido el tejido social y cultural de este país sudamericano. A través de sus danzas, mitos y tradiciones, se teje una narrativa rica y diversa que refleja la conexión profunda entre la naturaleza y las comunidades que la habitan. Este estudio tiene como objetivo explorar y comprender los mitos, tradiciones y danzas que son parte integral de la vida en la región amazónica de Ecuador. Se busca analizar su importancia cultural, su papel en la identidad regional y su influencia en la vida cotidiana de las comunidades locales. Se utilizó un método mixto, explorativo-bibliográfico que incluyó entrevistas con miembros de las comunidades locales, observación participante en eventos culturales y revisión de fuentes bibliográficas relacionadas con las tradiciones de la región amazónica de Ecuador. Los resultados revelan una riqueza cultural impresionante en la región amazónica ecuatoriana, donde los mitos, las tradiciones y las danzas son pilares fundamentales de la identidad local. Se identificaron una variedad de danzas que representan la conexión con la naturaleza y las tradiciones ancestrales, así como mitos que explican el origen del mundo natural y las relaciones entre los seres humanos y su entorno; las danzas, mitos y tradiciones de la región amazónica de Ecuador desempeñan un papel crucial en la preservación de la cultura local y en la transmisión intergeneracional del conocimiento. Estas expresiones culturales son testimonios vivos de la relación profunda entre las comunidades amazónicas y su entorno natural.
De Irajá para o mundo: a jornada da brasileira multicampeã Fabi Alvim
Authors: Pereira Erik Giuseppe Barbosa , Tavares Marcelo Luís Ribeiro Silva , Morais Victoria Sanches Cunha Leite de , Garcia Rafael Marques
Published: September 2024

No voleibol brasileiro, as mulheres têm tido muitas conquistas no âmbito profissional. O objetivo deste artigo foi descrever a jornada pessoal e esportiva de Fabi Alvim e sua importância no cenário esportivo feminino brasileiro. A metodologia se caracteriza pela realização de entrevista, de uma revisão de literatura e do estudo de reportagens já realizadas com a atleta. Verificou-se que a trajetória foi permeada de desafios que foram importantes para o seu crescimento não só como profissional do esporte, mas como ser humano interessado em novos aprendizados. Conclui-se que sua carreira está em curso e em ascensão como comentarista esportiva, mãe e cidadã.
PROTO – A Customized Assistant To Optimize Personal Tasks
Authors: T. Raghavendra Gupta  , N. Naga Tanusri  , R. Rishikesh Reddy  , V. Sandeep Kumar  , Neha Basvoju
Published: September 2024

In today's interconnected world, the combination of technology and AI has become an
essential part of daily life. AI-powered voice assistants have evolved into indispensable tools, seamlessly integrating technology into everyday tasks. This project demonstrates the development of a Customised Artificial Intelligence Assistant in Python, which was chosen for its extensive library set suitable for building AI applications. This assistant is designed to make computer-related tasks easier and more convenient for users. The assistant improves functionality and user experience by combining voice recognition, natural language processing, and external API integration, such as the OpenAI API. What distinguishes this assistant is its high level of customisation and extensibility, which allows users to tailor its behaviour and features to their specific requirements.
These intelligent programmes use voice commands to understand human natural languages and complete tasks for the user. It can perform a variety of basic tasks, including launching applications, conducting searches without a web browser, playing music, and more, all by responding to voice commands. Furthermore, the assistant works seamlessly with popular tools and services, providing a user-friendly experience for both beginners and experts. The goal of this project is to improve users' productivity and efficiency in their daily computer tasks by combining accessibility, automation, and customisable features.
GREEN ORGANISATIONAL REORIENTATIONS FOR THE NEW GLOBALISATION
Authors:   Democritus University of Thrace, University of Nicosia, CHATZINIKOLAOU DIMOS , VLADOS CHARIS ,   Democritus University of Thrace, University of Nicosia
Published: September 2024

Achieving green and sustainable development is a fundamental characteristic of the emerging new globalisation, evident at the organisational and broader socioeconomic levels. This conceptual research explores how the recent literature approaches the dimensions and methodologies of green organisations, introducing a mechanism for advising and reinforcing their green physiology in Stra.Tech.Man terms (strategytechnology-management synthesis). The Green Stra.Tech.Man Scorecard is an action research diagnostic tool for all organisational sizes, regardless of industry, ownership type, or location, integrating fundamental green organisational dimensions.
SENIOR MANAGERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY INVESTMENT: EVIDENCE FROM MALAYSIAN SMEs
Authors:   Universiti Sains Malaysia, LEE HELEN SIEW HENG
Published: September 2024

Energy efficiency is undeniably an important contributor to energy sustainability. It mirrors the ‘low hanging fruit’ in which energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways to reduce energy demand. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can make a major positive contribution to energy sustainability and community well-being, given the extent of their involvement in the economy. This research attempts to explore SMEs’ perceptions towards energy efficiency investment. Specifically, this research examines the effects of senior managers’ perceived benefits, perceived costs and personal norms on their support for energy efficiency investment. A survey was conducted to collect data and empirically test the research model. The estimated results suggest senior managers’ perceived benefits and costs significantly affect their support for energy efficiency investment. In addition, the results show that personal norms are an important mediator variable in influencing energy efficiency investment by SMEs. Several notable implications can be drawn from this research. The findings demonstrate the undeniable significant effects of perceived benefits and costs on firm investment decision-making and do not neglect the importance of personal norms.
Analisis Sentimen pada Aplikasi M-Paspor Menggunakan Algoritma Naïve Bayes Classifier
Authors: Zahra Almira , Mayasari Rini , Pernamasari Intan
Published: September 2024

Aplikasi M-Paspor merupakan aplikasi yang dibuat oleh keimigrasian yang berbasis online untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan antrian permohonan paspor yang panjang dan membutuhkan waktu yang lama pada kantor imigrasi di Indonesia. Knowledge Discovery in Databases (KDD) merupakan sebuah metode untuk mendapatkan pengetahuan yang berharga dari basis data yang terdiri dari tabel-tabel yang saling terkait atau memiliki relasi. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengklasifikasikan ulasan pengguna ke dalam kelas sentimen positif, netral, dan negatif menggunakan algoritma Naïve Bayes Classifier serta mengetahui hasil accuracy, precision, dan recall dari algoritma Naïve Bayes Classifier dalam menganalisis sentimen ulasan pengguna aplikasi M-Paspor. Penelitian ini diharapkan memberikan gambaran bagi stakeholder terkait pengembang M-Paspor untuk memahami persepsi pengguna terhadap aplikasi tersebut melalui klasifikasi ulasan menjadi positif, netral, dan negatif. Informasi ini diharapkan dapat menjadi panduan yang berguna dalam mengarahkan pengembangan aplikasi ke depan. Hasil yang signifikan menggunakan rasio 90:10 untuk data latih dan data uji dengan seleksi fitur TF-IDF menghasilkan akurasi tertinggi mencapai 80%, presisi sebesar 80%, dan recall sebesar 82%.
Peran Pemerintah Daerah Kota Surakarta dalam Penerbitan Surat Bukti Kepemilikan Bangunan Gedung (SBKBG)
Authors: Elindia Munarwan Alexandra Winona , Anom Husodo Jadmiko , Subekti Rahayu
Published: September 2024

Dalam pelaksanaan perjanjian kredit perbankan menimbulkan suatu hak dan kewajiban yang harus dipenuhi oleh bank sebagai kreditur dan nasabah sebagai debitur. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis kewenangan Pemerintah Daerah Kota Surakarta dalam penerbitan Surat Bukti Kepemilikan Bangunan Gedung (SBKBG). Metode penelitian menggunakan metode hukum normatif dengan melakukan penafsiran hukum dan konstruksi hukum melalui norma hukum yang berlaku. Pengumpulan data menggunakan studi hukum kepustakaan dengan data sekunder berupa bahan pustaka seperti buku, literatur dan jurnal hukum yang terkait. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pemerintah Kota Surakarta mengeluarkan Perda No. 14 Tahun 2023 tentang Pajak Daerah dan Retribusi Daerah di mana dalam Pasal 1 No. 53 menyebutkan bahwa Surat Bukti Kepemilikan Bangunan Gedung (SBKBG) adalah surat tanda bukti hak atas status kepemilikan Bangunan Gedung yang bertujuan untuk menjamin kepastian dan ketertiban hukum dalam Penyelenggaraan Bangunan Gedung, setiap Bangunan Gedung harus memenuhi persyaratan administratif dan persyaratan teknis Bangunan Gedung.
Hak dan Kewenangan Penyidik Kepolisian RI dalam Menentukan Tindak Pidana Berita Bohong yang Menyebabkan Keonaran di Kalangan Masyarakat
Authors: Mukarram Fathu , Susanti Rahtami
Published: September 2024

Penyebaran berita bohong (hoax) di Indonesia diklasifikasikan sebagai suatu kejahatan pidana. Moeljatno mengatakan bahwa tindak pidana merupakan perbuatan yang dilarang oleh undang-undang serta perbuatan tersebut dapat dipidana berdasarkan prosedur hukum yang berlaku. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui penerapan dan kesesuaian hak serta kewenangan penyidik Kepolisian RI dalam menyatakan makna keonaran dalam suatu tindak pidana penyebaran berita bohong di kalangan masyarakat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah yuridis normatif dan metode pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan perundang-undangan (statute approach). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Penerapan dan kesesuaian hak serta kewenangan penyidik Kepolisian RI dalam menyatakan makna keonaran dalam suatu tindak pidana penyebaran berita bohong di kalangan Masyarakat sesuai Undang-Undang tersebut dalam Pasal 2 nya telah menyebutkan bahwa pihak Kepolisian Republik Indonesia itu merupakan alat negara yang memiliki kedudukan dalam pemeliharaan kamtibmas, gakkum, dan juga memberikan perlindungan, pengayoman, dan pelayanan kepada masyarakat. Kepolisian melaksanakan tugasnya sesuai dengan bidang, antara lain: a) Dalam bidang pre-emtif; b) Dalam bidang preventif; c) Dalam bidang represif. (2) Bentuk pemenuhan unsur keonaran akibat tindak pidana berita bohong di kalangan masyarakat dalam Putusan No. 225/Pid.Sus/2021/Pn.Jkt.Tim tentang berita bohong yang menyebabkan keonaran adalah 4 tahun penjara, hukuman tersebut berdasarkan pasal 14 Undang-Undang No 1 Tahun 1946 Juncto pasal 55 KUHP, bentuk pemidanaan ini lebih condong kepada keadaan politik yang mengakibatkan suatu tindak pidana sehingga tidak menimbulkan kemurnian dari keadilan dalam perspektif pidana.
Tinjauan Hukum Terhadap Pemanduan Kapal di Selat Malaka dan Selat Singapura untuk Keselamatan Pelayaran
Authors: P.S.I Anthonie Yoshua , Tehupeiory Aartje , Sri Widiarty Wiwik
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini membahas perlindungan hukum terhadap keselamatan dan keamanan di Selat Malaka dan Selat Singapura, dengan fokus pada aspek keamanan, ekonomi maritim, dan lingkungan laut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan menjelaskan pengaturan pemanduan kapal untuk keselamatan pelayaran berdasarkan Undang-undang Nomor 17 tahun 2008 tentang Pelayaran. Metode penelitian yang diterapkan dalam penelitian hukum ini adalah kajian metode penelitian yuridis normative. Hasil menunjukan dalam hal keamanan, mekanisme seperti Malacca Strait Security Patrol (MSSP) dan Eyes in The Sky (EiS) telah efektif mengurangi pembajakan melalui patroli terkoordinasi dan pertukaran informasi antara negara-negara pantai. Untuk ekonomi maritim, meskipun Selat Malaka berpotensi menghasilkan pendapatan besar dari jasa pandu dan penjualan bahan bakar, keuntungan ini lebih banyak dinikmati oleh Singapura dan Malaysia. Indonesia telah mengeluarkan peraturan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan dari jasa pandu, namun implementasinya masih perlu ditingkatkan. Pada aspek lingkungan, kemacetan dan tingginya lalu lintas kapal di Selat Malaka menimbulkan risiko kecelakaan dan pencemaran laut, yang mendorong kerjasama internasional untuk menjaga ekosistem. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa regulasi nasional dan internasional perlu diintegrasikan lebih baik untuk memastikan keselamatan pelayaran dan perlindungan lingkungan di Selat Malaka dan Selat Singapura.
Laporan Kasus: Kusta Menyerupai Penyakit Rematologi pada Pasien di Faskes Primer
Authors: Novitasari Rizki
Published: September 2024

Kusta merupakan penyakit kronik progresifitas lambat, disebabkan oleh Mycobacterium leprae terutama menyerang kulit dan saraf perifer yang mengakibatkan disabilitas permanen. Selain disabilitas permanen, penderita kusta juga mengalami manifestasi stigma dan diskriminasi dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan yang menyebabkan Indonesia masih menjadi negara dengan jumlah penderita kusta terbanyak ketiga di dunia dan beberapa daerah belum mencapai status eliminasi kusta. Keterlambatan deteksi kusta berkaitan dengan kesalahan diagnosis oleh tenaga kesehatan di fasilitas kesehatan primer dan manifestasi klinis yang beragam. Keluhan muskuloskeletal merupakan salah satu keluhan yang sering ditemukan setelah keluhan kulit dan saraf perifer namun tidak semua tenaga kesehatan memiliki kewaspadaan terhadap diagnosis penyakit kusta dengan manifestasi tersebut. Pasien dengan keluhan bengkak pada kedua kaki menyerupai penyakit rematologi tipe inflamasi selama 3 tahun, berulang dan tidak reda dengan pengobatan di fasilitas primer, memiliki riwayat kontak di daerah yang berstatus belum eliminasi kusta. Pemeriksaan lanjutan didapatkan rasa kebas di kedua telapak kaki dan edema non pitting. Pemeriksaan apusan kulit menggunakan pengecatan BTA didapatkan adanya bakteri tahan asam dengan indeks bakteri 1+. Pasien didiagnosis dengan kusta tipe multibasiler, diberikan multi drug therapy MB selama 1 minggu dan disarankan kontrol ke Puskesmas terdekat untuk evaluasi pengobatan.
Analisis Tingkat Pemahaman Siswa Tentang Sistem dan Produk Perbankan Syari’ah
Authors: Wahyudin Asep , Marfuddin Ade
Published: September 2024

Latar belakang penelitian ini didasarkan pada rendahnya pemahaman siswa terhadap sistem dan produk perbankan syariah di SMA. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat pemahaman siswa mengenai sistem dan produk perbankan syariah. Metode penelitian menggambarkan kualitatif deskriptif dan Teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi kepada kepala sekolah, guru dan kepada 33 orang siswa Kelas XII SMA PGRI 109 Kota Tangerang. Landasan teori pemahaman mengacu kepada teori Bunyamin S. Bloom yaitu : interprestasi, mencontohkan, mengklasifikasikan, meringkas, menyimpulkan, menjelaskan dan membandingkan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman siswa tentang sistem dan produk perbankan syariah secara umum kurang paham. Faktor kurang pahamnya karena penjelasan yang diberikan oleh guru dikelas tidak fokus dengan sistem dan produk perbankan syariah, kurangnya informasi dari media digital, faktor tidak adanya atribut perbankan syariah dilingkungan sekolah dan faktor kurangnya minat atau daya tarik siswa dalam pembelajaran perbankan syariah. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan bahwa sistem dan produk syariah di Indonesia perlu untuk dikembangkan sejak dini dan materi perbankan syariah seyogyanya masuk kedalam kurikulum merdeka.
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kinerja Perusahaan dengan Debt Ratio Sebagai Variabel Moderating
Authors: Prasetyo Arief
Published: September 2024

Kinerja perusahaan merupakan alat untuk mengukur pertumbuhan dan keuntungan perusahaan, perusahaan dengan tingkat probabilitas dapat disebut sebagai perusahaan yang memiliki kinerja yang baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Asset Utilization dan Liquidity Ratio terhadap kinerja perusahaan dengan Debt Ratio sebagai variabel moderasi dan Return on Assets (ROA) sebagai variabel dependen. Dengan menggunakan sampel 49 perusahaan manufaktur yang dipilih melalui purposive sampling dan dianalisis menggunakan regresi data panel dan software EViews 0.9. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Asset Utilization berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap ROA, yang menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan penggunaan aset yang berlebihan dapat menurunkan kinerja perusahaan. Liquidity Ratio tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap ROA, mengindikasikan bahwa tingkat likuiditas perusahaan tidak memiliki hubungan yang kuat dengan kinerja perusahaan dalam konteks penelitian ini. Debt Ratio memperkuat pengaruh negatif Asset Utilization terhadap ROA, artinya perusahaan dengan rasio utang yang lebih tinggi cenderung mengalami penurunan kinerja lebih besar jika Asset Utilization meningkat. Debt Ratio juga memperkuat pengaruh Liquidity Ratio terhadap ROA, menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan dengan rasio utang yang lebih tinggi dapat mengalami peningkatan kinerja jika memiliki likuiditas yang baik. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan wawasan penting bagi manajer perusahaan dan pemangku kepentingan lainnya dalam mengelola faktor-faktor internal untuk meningkatkan kinerja perusahaan.
THE APPRECIATION FOR THE POETS AND LITERARY WORKS OF ARABIC POETRY IN THE EARLY ISLAMIC ERA
Authors: Fachiroh Wirdah
Published: September 2024

This article aims to provide an answer to the accusations of those who accuse that Islam absolutely prohibits the chanting of literary works, especially Arabic poems, based on a misunderstanding of the Qur'anic verses 224-227 of Surah Assyu'aro, in addition to explaining how the development of Arabic poems in the early era of Islam and the attention given by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Arab poets in the Islamic Era. The research contributes by clarifying misconceptions about the prohibition of poetry in Islam. The study provides a nuanced understanding of the role and acceptance of poems in early Islamic culture. This would include studying how their preferences and criticisms, particularly those related to poets like Zuhair bin Abi Sulma, influenced the literary landscape and aligned with the broader goals of Islamic governance and da'wah.
The Influence of Product Quality, Promotion, Price, Trust and Purchase Decision on Consumer Loyalty at PT. X
Authors: Saman Maman Nur , Wolor Christian Wiradendi , Saparuddin Saparuddin
Published: September 2024

Increasingly intense competition between product provider institutions recently is not only caused by globalization. But more because customers are getting smarter, price conscious, more demanding, less forgiving, and approached by many products. Consumer loyalty is an important factor in maintaining existence in market competition, increasing sales and as a step in purchasing decisions and to achieve goals. This study uses quantitative methods. The aim is to determine customer loyalty and purchase decisions as intervening variables. The research sample is all consumers at PT X with a total sample of 150 respondents. The data analysis method used in this study is SPSS and also Smart PLS version 3. The results of this study indicate product quality, promotion, price, significant trust in purchasing decisions. as well as a significant purchase decision on customer loyalty.
"O ENSINO DE QUÍMICA E SUAS PECULIARIDADES PARA ALUNOS COM DEFICIÊNCIA VISUAL "
Authors: MOREIRA GICELIA , ALEXANDRE HONORIO DA SILVEIRA ANDRÉ , DE QUEIROGA SOUSA MARIA JANIA , SANTANA DA SILVA TALITA EMANUELY
Published: September 2024

Atualmente, muitas são as dificuldades que profissionais da área de educação tem enfrentado em sala de aula quando se depara com algum aluno que apresente algum tipo de necessidade especial. Assunto este, faz com que com esses docentes venham a dialogar como podem ser trabalhadas suas aulas de forma eficaz e inclusiva para alunos com alguma deficiência física. Entretanto, quando entra em pauta o tema da Inclusão, tema este, muito debatido por gestores e profissionais da área de educação, podem levar a uma temática de ensino e aprendizagem muito importante e relevante com base na inclusão. Quando o tema Inclusão é o tema central de um bom diálogo entre profissionais da área de ensino, esse tema fica cada vez mais complexo no decorrer de uma roda de conversa, pois, não é uma temática fácil de ser mencionada e nem tão pouco trabalhada. Muitos são os fatores que levam a esses questionamentos, por exemplo, a falta de preparação de professores em seus cursos de graduação para lhe dar com alunos que apresente algum tipo de necessidade especial, especificamente, a deficiência visual. No entanto, é de suma importância que este tema venha ser colocado e debatido cada vez mais por toda a comunidade acadêmica (Feiras de Ciências, Congressos, Simpósios, Seminários entre outros), onde, de certa forma, irá capacitar tais professores e surgir novas ideias para lhe dar com esse tipo de situação. Logo, diante da temática abordada, a Inclusão, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo principal, fazer um levantamento bibliográfico e dissertar trabalhos que traga metodologias importante e relevantes para o ensino de química para alunos com deficiência visual, sugerindo novas ideias e metodologias para professores leigos no assunto debatido.
Pengaruh Inquiry Based Learning Berbantuan Media Sparkol Videoscribe Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Dalam Pendidikan Pancasila
Authors: Firdaus Warda , Irianto Apri
Published: September 2024

Saat ini, beberapa orang berpikir bahwa mata pelajaran pendidikan pancasila di sekolah hanya melibatkan hafalan dan pemahaman, tetapi pendidikan pancasila juga mencakup kemampuan berpikir kritis. Seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi, media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi juga semakin maju. Salah satu contoh aplikasi yang digunakan untuk membuat video pembelajaran adalah Sparkol Videoscribe. Sparkol Videoscribe adalah aplikasi berbasis web yang memungkinkan pengguna untuk membuat presentasi animasi. Tujuan yang akan dicapai adalah mengetahui pengaruh model Inquiry Baesd Learning berbantuan media sparkol videoscribe terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dalam pendidikan pancasila. Penelitian ini mengadopsi pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain Non-equivalent Control Group Design. Dalam desain ini, terdapat dua kelompok kelas: kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol, yang tidak dipilih secara acak. Populasi yang menjadi fokus penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV di SDN Kepuh Kiriman 1 Waru. Berdasarkan pengolahan data terdapat hasilperhitungan uji normalitas pada kedua kelas yang diperoleh yakni kelas eksperimen data pretest sig 0,068 dan data posttest 0,074. Sedangkan pada kelas kontrol diperoleh data pretest sig 0,082 dan data posttest 0,073. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh Inquiry Based Learning berbantuan Media Sparkol Videoscribe terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa dalam Pendidikan Pancasila di SDN Kepuh Kiriman 1 Waru.
Empowering Widowed Women with Sustainable Food Security in Tunyai Location, Tharaka Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya: A Qualitative Analysis of Their Roles, Challenges, and Resilience
Authors:   PhD Student, University of Nairobi, Kenya, K. Kathenya Lenity , Nyamongo, Phd Grace ,   Lecturer, Department of Psychogy, University of Nairobi, Kenya, Muthami, Phd Josephine ,   Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Social Work & African Women Studies, Kenya
Published: September 2024

Food security, a fundamental global concern, is intrinsically linked to the pivotal roles, women play in agricultural and food production. This qualitative research, conducted in Tunyai Location, Tharaka Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, delves into the significant contributions of widowed women to food security by exploring their roles in agricultural and food production. The research aims to understand the experiences, challenges, and strategies of widowed women in enhancing the local food supply. Using a purposive sampling method, 50 widowed women actively engaged in agriculture were selected for participation in Key Informant Interviews. NVivo software facilitated the data analysis, enabling systematic exploration and thematic identification of patterns, challenges, and strategies employed by these women. The study findings underscore the profound contributions of widowed women to food security, with 56% actively engaged in agricultural activities. These women represent a cornerstone in sustaining local food security through diverse roles encompassing crop cultivation, livestock management, and food processing. Furthermore, the research underscores the need to address the 44% of widowed women not actively involved, emphasizing potential gender disparities and barriers. In conclusion, this study highlights the integral role of women in enhancing food security and the imperative to address gender-related challenges to ensure a resilient and sustainable local food supply in Tunyai Location.
Spatial Dynamics in African Literature: Analyzing Rural and Urban Representations in Colonial and Postcolonial Contexts
Authors:   Literary and Cultural Studies Hassan II University (UH2C), Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FLSHM), Morocco
Published: September 2024

This paper explores the interplay between colonial and postcolonial spatial dynamics in African literature, focusing on both urban and rural landscapes. It investigates how Anglophone and Francophone African writers portray the intersection of historical and fictional settings, highlighting the influence of colonialism on African topography. By analyzing literary depictions of traditional versus dominant cultures, the study assesses the enduring colonial impact on African landscapes and its reflection in modern and contemporary sub-Saharan fiction.
The Role of Teacher in the Success of Inclusive Education
Authors:   MPA University of Paphos, Cyprus, Anthos Makris
Published: September 2024

The process of adopting and implementing inclusive education is endless with the aim of continuously increasing children's participation in cultures, schools and curricula and not a stage that a school can reach at some point in its operation. It consists of a constant effort to discover, adopt and formulate good practices in the direction of continuous improvement in providing equal opportunities to students (Angelidis, 2011). The goal of a democratic school, a school of equal opportunities, is, that is, permanently active. Moreover, the inclusion does not only concern the teaching practice, but reflects the whole school life (Tsagalidis, 2016). Essential part in giving equal opportunities to all students is the role of teacher in a school settings. Thiw paper will examine the role of the teacher in the success of inclusive education.
Psychosocial Causes of Crime; Offender as Victim. Post-Soviet Georgian Perspective
Authors:   LL.M., PhD in Applied Social Psychology Associate Professor at International Black Sea University, Kitoshvili Nino , Gogokhia Nina ,   M.D., MClSc, D.Sc., PhD in Neuroscience Associate Professor at International Black Sea University, Gasviani Tekla ,   BA Psychology at Caucasus University
Published: September 2024

This study explores the psychosocial causes of crime, particularly focusing on the unique socio-cultural context of post-Soviet Georgia. It examines how offenders can be both perpetrators and victims due to tough environments. It shows how socio-economic issues and the breakdown of traditional support systems influence criminal behavior. This study explores the experiences and motivations behind criminal behavior among older individuals in post-Soviet Georgia. It aims to understand how the collapse of socio-economic structures and the influence of criminal subcultures contributed to the rise in crime during this period. Using mixed approache, the study combines a thorough literature review with in-depth interviews of 12 men aged 35 to 50, who were convicted of violent crimes in Georgia during and shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The findings suggest that economic hardship, social stigmatization, and the appeal of criminal subcultures were major drivers of criminal behavior. Many participants pointed to tough economic conditions, societal pressures, and a feeling of learned helplessness as key factors behind their actions. The study also highlights the long-lasting effects of early stigmatization and the socio-economic challenges faced during the post-Soviet era. The study concludes that to effectively address criminal behavior, it’s essential to create comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration programs. These programs should address both psychological and biological factors, provide economic support, build social networks, and offer trauma-informed care. There’s a clear need for targeted interventions that not only prevent crime but also help former offenders reintegrate into society.
Effect of Open Market Operations on Income Inequality
Authors:   Masters student department of Economics, Moi University, Kenya, M. Njeru William , M. Kiano Elvis ,   Department of Economics, Moi University, Kenya, K. Siele Richard ,   Department of Accounting, Moi University, Kenya
Published: September 2024

Inequality is particularly relevant for public debates on the disaggregate implications of economic policies since they might have distinct effects across different segments of the population. Impact of monetary easing on inequality have recently attracted increasing attention especially in developing countries. This article examined the effect of open market operations on income inequality in Kenya. A quantitative research design method was adopted. The study utilized a quantitative cross-sectional data from the Kenya Continuous Household Survey Programme (KCHSP) for the years 2020 and 2021. Stepwise regression, forward selection model was executed with a threshold of 0.2. Further, the study was supported by Permanent Income Hypothesis, Kuznets Hypothesis and the modernization theory. Income inequality, measured by the Gini coefficient, was the dependent variable. Open market operations (repo, and reverse repo) was the independent variable in the model. The male headed households had a Gini coefficient of 0.58 while a Gini coefficient of 0.59 was attributed to female headed households, across the 47 counties. The results showed that open market operations (reverse repo) had a coefficient of 0.022, p=0.026< 0.05 which was positive and statistically significant at 5% level. The findings indicate that in order to effectively manage income inequality in the country, policymakers should adopt an interdisciplinary and multifaceted approach. This approach should take into account the differential impacts of various policy instruments on income distribution, with a particular focus on demographic segmentation. Additionally, policymakers should combine careful adjustments to monetary policy with targeted social and fiscal measures. These measures should be continuously informed by rigorous data analysis, with the aim of fostering a more inclusive and equitable economy.
Developing Sustainable Islamic Boarding Schools Economic Model: A Case Study from Indonesia
Authors:   IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon & Cirebon-West Java-Indonesia, Yusuf Ayus Ahmad , Rosidin Didin Nurul ,   IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon & Cirebon-West Java-Indonesia, Maryam Asmiyati Khusnul ,   IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon & Cirebon-West Java-Indonesia
Published: September 2024

Islamic boarding schools as educational institutions as well as social institutions have a strategic role in building community independence. In reality, people often underestimate the role of Islamic boarding schools, assuming that Islamic boarding schools can only produce thinkers in traditional sciences, religionists and/or preachers. The aim of this research is to describe the role, economic activities, economic role and economic model of Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia. The analytical method used to achieve several research objectives is the descriptive method. It is stated that the descriptive method is a method for examining the status of a group of people, an object, a set of conditions, a system of thought or a class of events in the present. The aim of this research is to create a systematic, factual and accurate description, picture or painting of the facts, properties and relationships between the phenomena being investigated. The results show that Islamic boarding schools have a very important role in people's lives in Indonesia. Islamic boarding schools have educational, social and economic roles. In the economic field, Islamic boarding schools have a significant role in creating jobs, increasing people's income, welfare and quality of life in the form of education and health. Some Islamic boarding schools have their own economic models that can be adopted and used as Islamic boarding school economic models that create independence.