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CLR James's Notes on Dialectics
Authors: McClendon John H.
Published: February 2025

John H. McClendon III's CLR James's Notes on Dialectics: Left Hegelianism or Marxism-Leninism? is the first-ever book devoted exclusively to James's 'magnum opus,' Notes on Dialectics: Hegel-Marx-Lenin. The seed for this study was planted over thirty years ago when James handed the author his personal copy of Notes. James's contribution to dialectical philosophy and his vast intellectual and scholarly output is rivalled only by the seemingly bottomless depths of McClendon's own analysis and erudition. McClendon provides a thorough-going critique of James's exploration into the dialectic of Hegel, Marx, and Lenin while challenging all the seminal texts on James's Notes'. A book of this magnitude is rare. This is ever more the truth when it is focused on a giant like James who stands at the nexus of so many disciplines: philosophy, history, sociology, Caribbean studies, cultural studies, African, and African American studies. CLR James's Notes on Dialectics: Left Hegelianism or Marxism-Leninism? is a must read for anyone concerned with how revolutionary theory is a guide to contemporary struggles.
Collective Memory
Authors: McCormack Jo
Published: February 2025

Collective Memory examines the difficult transmission of memory in France of the Algerian war of independence (1954-62). Emphasizing the current lack of transmission of memories of this war through a detailed case study of three crucial vectors of memory: the teaching of school history, coverage in the media, and discussion in the family, author McCormack argues that lack of transmission of memories is feeding into contemporary racism and exclusion in France. Collective Memory draws extensively on interviews with historians, teachers, and pupils as well as secondary sources and media analysis. McCormack proposes that a greater 'work of memory' needs to be undertaken if France is to overcome the division in French society that stems from the war. There has been little reconciliation of divisive group memories, a situation that leaves many individuals without a voice on this important subject. 'Memory battles' dominate discussion of the topic as many issues periodically flare up and cannot yet be overcome.
Archaeology and the Postcolonial Critique
Authors: Liebmann Matthew
Published: February 2025

In recent years, postcolonial theories have emerged as one of the significant paradigms of contemporary academia, affecting disciplines throughout the humanities and social sciences. These theories address the complex processes if colonialism on culture and society—with repect to both the colonizers and the colonized—to help us understand the colonial experience in its entirety. The contributors to Archaeology and the Postcolonial Critique present critical syntheses of archaeological and postcolonial studies by examining both Old and New World case studies, and they ask what the ultimate effect of postcolonial theorizing will be on the practice of archaeology in the twenty-first century.
The Protective Effects of Mitochondrial Therapy Against Vincristine- Induced Nephrotoxicity in the Rat’s Renal Proximal Tubular Cells
Authors: Lohrasbi Armaghan , Arjmand Abdollah , Kamranfar Farzaneh , Aghsami Mehdi , Pourahmad Jalal
Published: February 2025

Background: The application of vincristine (VCR) in treating a range of cancers is well-documented, showcasing its considerable effectiveness. Nevertheless, its clinical application is constrained by its impact on healthy tissues and various organ systems. Specifically, it can compromise kidney function, resulting in toxicological concerns. Studies have demonstrated that vincristine contributes to nephrotoxicity via the induction of oxidative stress. Objectives: The present research focused on assessing the influence of mitochondrial transplantation in mitigating the mitochondrial and cellular toxicity associated with VCR in renal proximal tubular cells (RPTCs). Methods: This investigation evaluated specific toxicity metrics, including cell death, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, decreased mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), glutathione (GSH) concentration, succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) activity, lipid peroxidation (LPO), and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels. Freshly prepared active mitochondria were obtained from the kidneys of Wistar rats. Results: The data demonstrated the cytotoxic effects of VCR on RPTCs. It was further observed that vincristine triggered oxidative stress, characterized by heightened ROS levels, diminished GSH content, decreased SDH activity, and increased lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, VCR caused notable damage to both mitochondrial and lysosomal membranes, along with a significant decrease in ATP content. The innovative strategy of mitochondrial transplantation mitigated oxidative stress, alleviated mitochondrial membrane damage, and prevented ROS-mediated apoptosis signaling induced by vincristine in RPTCs. Our results also indicated an increase in ATP levels within these cells. Conclusions: Our investigation suggests that the proposed treatment modality may prove beneficial in addressing drug-induced nephrotoxicity.
The Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Empathy with the Mediating Role of Helping Behaviors in Female Prisoners with Anti-social Personality Disorder
Authors: Taheri Sara , Khaneghahi Sophia , Fardin Mohammad Ali
Published: February 2025

Background: This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of helping behaviors in the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and empathy among female prisoners diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). Objectives: The present study employed a descriptive correlational design. Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) with the partial least squares (PLS) approach. The statistical population comprised all female prisoners in Isfahan diagnosed with ASPD and sentenced to one year of incarceration. Methods: A purposive sampling method was utilized. During the period from spring to summer 2023, 128 individuals diagnosed with ASPD were selected as the target group following clinical interviews and the administration of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III) test. The research instruments included the MCMI-III, the EI Questionnaire, the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI), and the Sociable Personality Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using PLS software with SEM. Results: The findings revealed that helping behavior acts as a mediating variable in the relationship between EI and empathy, enhancing the mutual effect of these variables. Conclusions: The results of this study underscore the importance of understanding the interplay between EI, empathy, and helping behaviors in female prisoners with ASPD. The findings suggest that helping behaviors mediate the influence of EI on empathy, demonstrating that engaging in prosocial behaviors positively affects individuals' capacity to comprehend and share others' emotions, but the fit indices of the model were not confirmed.
Optimization of Fiber Dyeing with Sour Tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) to Achieve Red to Brown Shades and Investigate Antimicrobial Properties
Authors: Tabatabaei Hanzaei Seyed Mahmoud , Khajeh Mehriz Mohammad , Rezaei Marziye
Published: February 2025

Background: In recent years, the use of chemical dyes in the textile industry has caused numerous environmental problems. Consequently, there has been growing interest in natural dyes, particularly those derived from plants, as alternatives. The search for new dye sources, including plant-based options, has become a focal point. Objectives: This study investigated the potential use of the sour tea plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa) as a dye for silk products. Methods: To dye silk goods, it is necessary to clean the silk yarn to remove waste materials such as grease, wax, thorns, shavings, and dirt before the dyeing process. For this purpose, 2 g/L of non-ionic textile soap was used for washing. The silk yarn was soaked and washed in a bath containing 2 g/L of detergent at a liquor ratio (L:R) of 1:50 for 30 minutes at 60°C. Initially, the yarns were introduced into the bath at 30°C, and the temperature was gradually increased to 60°C, where they were washed for 30 minutes. The antimicrobial properties were assessed using the disk diffusion method, measuring the diameter of the inhibition zones against bacteria. Results: The results of the color difference analysis of the samples revealed that the greatest color difference was associated with the dry dye. In this type of dyeing, both in the metachrome and prechrome methods, the oxalic acid variable produced a greater color difference compared to acetic acid. Conversely, in dyeing using the dye extract method, acetic acid resulted in a greater color difference. In the method using the extract of dandelion root, the largest color difference was observed in both the prechrome and metachrome methods. The findings also indicated that the diameter of the inhibition zone for the sour tea extract at a concentration of 50 mg/mL was largest against Staphylococcus aureus (6 mm), while the smallest inhibition zone diameter at the same concentration was observed against Enterococcus faecalis (4 mm). Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrated that the sour tea plant possesses effective color-generating and antimicrobial properties.
Tendencia de la Criminalidad Organizada en el Perú: Enfocada en la Trata de Personas
Authors:   Escuela de Oficiales de la Policía Nacional del Perú, Reyes Valdivia Carlos Alberto
Published: February 2025

Organized crime in Peru has evolved towards increasingly sophisticated modalities, with human trafficking standing out as one of the main problems. This article examines how criminal organizations, such as the Tren de Aragua, have consolidated transnational structures that exploit people's vulnerability for illicit purposes. Through an empirical and hermeneutical approach, the current regulatory framework, including Law No. 28950, and its effectiveness in combating this crime is analyzed. Three fundamental axes are highlighted: assistance and protection to victims, crime prevention and prosecution of those responsible. In addition, the new forms of recruitment facilitated by technologies, such as social networks, and the infiltration of these organizations in specific areas such as Madre de Dios, where factors such as informal mining generate an environment conducive to their operation, are addressed. Finally, the article identifies and describes the main Venezuelan criminal organizations in Metropolitan Lima, their impact on society, and imported criminal modalities, such as extortion and contract killings. It concludes that there is a need to strengthen public policies and international cooperation to counteract the harmful impact of these networks on the social fabric.
POLICJANCI Z POLICJI PAŃSTWOWEJ W SZEREGACH MILICJIOBYWATELSKIEJ
Authors: Murat Bartosz
Published: February 2025

Po zakończeniu II wojny światowej część byłych funkcjonariuszy Policji Państwowej wstąpiło w szeregi Milicji Obywatelskiej. Wielu z nich z uwagi na grożące represje nie ujawniało swojego wcześniej wykonywanego zawodu. Powojenny aparat władzy ludowej w ciągu kilku lat w sposób konsekwentny przeprowadził proces usuwania byłych policjantów z szeregów Milicji Obywatelskiej, niejednokrotnie pozbawiając ich też wolności a także możliwości jakiegokolwiek zarobkowania.
Two new species of Crassitegula (Sebdeniaceae, Sebdeniales, Rhodophyta) extend the diversity and biogeographic range of the genus to the Caribbean and Mediterranean seas
Authors: Schneider Craig W. , Le Gall Line
Published: February 2025

Crassitegula (Sebdeniaceae, Sebdeniales) is a relatively new genus of red algae, currently consisting of three species, that was first described based on a western Atlantic species in 2006. In the present paper, two species of Crassitegula are newly described from the Caribbean and Mediterranean seas, both being first detected using COI-5P barcoding, then followed by phylogenetic analysis. Crassitegula bouchetii L.Le Gall & C.W.Schneid. sp. nov. and C. garyi L.Le Gall & C.W.Schneid. sp. nov. represent the fourth and fifth species in the genus, which, prior to this study, has been confined to Bermuda (western Atlantic) and Lord Howe Island (Australia). Crassitegula garyi, from France, Corsica and Italy in the north-central Mediterranean, has a strap-shaped habit reminiscent in part of C. walsinghamii C.W.Schneid., C.E.Lane & G.W.Saunders and C. laciniata C.W.Schneid., Popolizio & C.E.Lane, whereas C. bouchettii is presently known only as small, peltate, kidney-shaped blades that possibly represent immature specimens.
Hubungan antara Lingkungan Fisik Sekolah dengan Motivasi Belajar Siswa di Sekolah XWZ
Authors: Yunus Cantika Wulandari , Ohoirat Andito Zeth
Published: February 2025

This research aims to determine: 1) The relationship between the physical environment of the school and student learning motivation. The population of this study was XWZ State Junior High School students, totaling 256 students determined using a cluster random sampling technique with a total research sample of 64 students. The measuring instruments used are the learning motivation scale and the school physical environment scale. and learning motivation arranged according to the Likert Scale method. The first and second hypothesis analysis techniques use simple regression techniques, while the third hypothesis uses multiple regression analysis techniques.  The first hypothesis was proven to have a positive relationship between the school's physical environment and learning motivation from an F value of 26.745 and a p value of <0.001 (p<0.05). The effective contribution of the school's physical environment to collective learning motivation is 55.77% while the remaining 44.23% is influenced by other factors not examined in this research.
India-Bangladesh Relations: Past, Present and Future
Authors: Rahman Muhammad Mahmudur , Islam Md. Shofiqul
Published: February 2025

India’s contribution in the liberation war of Bangladesh was outstanding. Friendship relation exists between the two countries since the liberation war of Bangladesh. As a large neighboring country, Bangladesh has maintained good relationship with India since birth.  In this age of globalization, no country can meet its demand alone. Bangladesh also cannot meet alone. Bangladesh is dependent on other countries of the world for many things starting from daily necessities. Overall, Bangladesh is more dependent on its neighboring country India. Again, India is also dependent on neighboring Bangladesh in many ways. It is through this dependence that relationships are built. Since Bangladesh and India are both bordering countries, they have developed better relations than other countries in security, military, and other matters. Historically, there are many other reasons for the friendly relations between Bangladesh and India. Moreover, Bangladesh and India being members of SAARC and BIMSTEC have developed a special friendship between the two countries. India is considered as an eternal friend due to its contribution to the independence war of Bangladesh. There have been many ups and downs in the relations between India and Bangladesh since the pre-independence period. There have been discussions and criticisms on various issues between the two countries. Various initiatives have been taken to sweeten the relationship. This paper discusses the past history of the relationship between Bangladesh and India, the current situation of the relationship, and how the relationship will be stood in the future.
Meningkatkan Mutu Belajar Fiqih melalui Model CTL Berbasis Canva: Studi Efektivitas di Madrasah Tsanawiyah
Authors: Al Ghozali M. Dzikrul Hakim , Azizah Nur Mita Riski
Published: February 2025

The learning process in fiqh subjects at MTs Sunan Gunung Jati Jombang still relies on conventional models, and the integration of digital media remains suboptimal, leading to less-than-optimal student learning outcomes. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Canva-based Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model in enhancing the quality of fiqh learning. The research employs a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach, where a single group undergoes both pre-test and post-test assessments. The sample consists of 20 students selected through a saturated sampling technique. Data collection methods include tests/questionnaires, observation, and documentation, with data analysis conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics Software. The results of the N-Gain test indicate that the effectiveness of the Canva-based CTL model is 57.536%, which falls within the "moderately effective" category. This suggests that while the Canva-based CTL model contributes positively to improving students' learning quality in fiqh subjects, further refinement may be needed to enhance its impact. The findings highlight the potential of digital learning media in Islamic education and emphasize the need for innovative pedagogical approaches to optimize student engagement and learning outcomes. Future research should explore additional variables that may influence the effectiveness of digital learning models and consider comparative studies with other instructional methods to provide a more comprehensive understanding of their pedagogical implications.
Penataan Ruang Kota Berbasis Lingkungan di Kota Surakarta: Implementasi dan Dampaknya
Authors: Ismiyani Erna , Winarno Budi , Ramadhani Marina
Published: February 2025

Penataan ruang kota berbasis lingkungan merupakan salah satu upaya penting dalam mewujudkan pembangunan perkotaan yang berkelanjutan. Kota Surakarta, sebagai salah satu kota bersejarah di Indonesia, menghadapi tantangan pertumbuhan penduduk, urbanisasi, dan degradasi lingkungan yang signifikan. Penataan ruang berbasis lingkungan menjadi salah satu strategi utama yang diimplementasikan oleh pemerintah kota untuk menjaga keseimbangan antara perkembangan kota dan pelestarian lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi kebijakan penataan ruang berbasis lingkungan di Kota Surakarta, serta dampak yang ditimbulkan dari penerapannya terhadap aspek sosial, ekonomi, dan lingkungan.
Melalui metode studi pustaka, penelitian ini mengkaji berbagai kebijakan dan peraturan terkait tata ruang di Kota Surakarta, serta dampaknya terhadap kualitas hidup masyarakat dan kondisi lingkungan setempat. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan penataan ruang di Kota Surakarta telah memperhatikan prinsip-prinsip pembangunan berkelanjutan, dengan fokus pada pelestarian ruang terbuka hijau, pengelolaan sumber daya alam, serta penataan wilayah permukiman yang ramah lingkungan. Implementasi kebijakan ini memberikan dampak positif terhadap kualitas lingkungan, seperti peningkatan ruang terbuka hijau dan pengurangan polusi. Namun demikian, terdapat sejumlah tantangan dalam implementasinya, seperti keterbatasan anggaran, kurangnya koordinasi antar lembaga, serta resistensi dari sebagian masyarakat terkait perubahan fungsi lahan.
Secara keseluruhan, penataan ruang berbasis lingkungan di Kota Surakarta telah menunjukkan hasil yang signifikan, meskipun masih membutuhkan perbaikan dan penguatan dalam beberapa aspek. Rekomendasi yang dihasilkan dari penelitian ini mencakup peningkatan koordinasi antar pemangku kepentingan, pengembangan kebijakan yang lebih inklusif, serta peningkatan kapasitas pemerintah dalam mengelola perubahan tata ruang yang berkelanjutan.
Physics Community Services: Analisis Bibliometrik dari Tahun 1965 Hingga 2023 dan Dampaknya Terhadap Bidang Fisika
Authors: Edelweiss Mozza Pinkan , Deta Utama Alan , Nurlailiyah Alfi , Ain Trise Nurul , Misbah Misbah , Saregar Antomi
Published: February 2025

Peningkatan mutu pendidikan menjadi kebutuhan utama di era perkembangan teknologi informasi yang pesat ini, salah satunya melalui pembelajaran fisika yang menerapkan pengembangan pengembangan IPTEK. Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis literatur bibliometrik tentang layanan komunitas fisika yang terindeks dalam basis data Scopus dari tahun 1965 hingga 2023. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis bibliometrik dengan bantuan data base Scopus yang dianalisis menggunakan perangkat lunak VOSviewer untuk memetakan hubungan antar kata kunci dan mengidentifikasi tren publikasi, Microsoft Excel untuk menyusun statistik deskriptif dan tren publikasi, dan Microsoft Word untuk dokumentasi dan pelaporan hasil. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa selama periode tersebut, terdapat 680 artikel yang diterbitkan. Kata kunci utama yang dominan meliputi service, science, dan research, yang menyoroti peran penting layanan fisika dalam penelitian, kolaborasi global, dan pendidikan berbasis teknologi. Layanan komunitas fisika memiliki peran penting dalam mendukung pembelajaran interaktif, meningkatkan literasi sains, dan mempersiapkan generasi muda untuk menghadapi tantangan di era teknologi. Kesimpulannya, pengembangan layanan ini memberikan peluang besar untuk dihubungkan dengan topik lain seperti inovasi pendidikan, energi terbarukan, dan teknologi digital, sehingga mendukung Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (SDGs) dan keberlanjutan pendidikan fisika di masa depan.
Kegiatan Bimbingan Belajar Sebagai Upaya dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Peserta Didik di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Putri Anggi Adelia , Febriliani Avelin , Utami Putri Lintang , Ramadhani Safira Putri
Published: February 2025

Kegiatan Bimbingan belajar bertujuan untuk menambah intensitas belajar dan mengoptimalkan prestasi belajar peserta didik. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Desa Karas yang merupakan salah satu desa yang terletak di Kecamatan Karas, Kabupaten Magetan. Berdasarkan survei yang telah dilakukan terdapat beberapa permasalahan terkait pendidikan dan sumber daya manusia di Desa Karas. Salah satu permasalahan terkait pendidikan di Desa Karas terutama di SDN Karas 1 dan SDN Karas 2 yakni kurangnya kemampuan dan minat belajar peserta didik di sekolah. Beberapa peserta didik memiliki kekurangan dalam kemampuan berhitung, maka diadakan kegiatan bimbingan belajar untuk menunjang hal tersebut. Subjek dari kegiatan ini merupakan peserta didik kelas 6 dengan rincian 14 peserta didik di SDN Karas 1 dan 21 peserta didik di SDN Karas 2. Bimbingan belajar di SDN Karas 1 dilaksanakan untuk mata pelajaran matematika dan tematik. Mata pelajaran matematika dilaksanakan setiap hari Senin dan Selasa, sedangkan untuk mata pelajaran tematik dilaksanakan setiap hari Rabu dan Kamis. Bimbingan belajar di SDN Karas 2 dilaksanakan hanya untuk mata pelajaran matematika yang dilaksanakan setiap hari Selasa dan Kamis. Untuk mengukur keberhasilan kegiatan ini dilihat dari peningkatan nilai pre-test dan post-test yang diberikan setiap minggunya. Peningkatan nilai pre-test dan post-test dilihat dari rata-rata 6 kali pre-test dan 6 kali post-test yang telah dilakukan pada setiap mata pelajaran. Kegiatan bimbingan belajar yang telah direncanakan dapat berjalan dengan baik serta berhasil mencapai indikator keberhasilan yang dibuat. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari peningkatan hasil nilai post-test mayoritas peserta didik di kedua sekolah. Dengan rincian, sebanyak 83% peserta didik mengalami peningkatan nilai post-test.
Athari ya Upokezi wa Matendo ya Utu kwa Binadamu: Mfano wa Riwaya za Said Ahmed Mohamed
Authors: Obondo Peres Akello , Jagero Juliet Akinyi , Musembi Naomi Nzilani
Published: February 2025

Ili pawepo na mahusiano mema kati ya binadamu, lazima pawepo na utu. Utu, hasa huhusishwa na binadamu. Hali kadhalika, huhusisha wema wowote unaomtendea mtu. Waandishi mbalimbali wa fasihi ya Kiswahili wamedhihirisha utu katika utunzi wao. Mtu anapopokea tendo la utu, huathirika kwa namna mbalimbali. Makala haya yanachunguza athari ya upokezi wa matendo ya utu kwa binadamu. Lengo kuu la makala ni kueleza binadamu anavyoathirika kwa njia mbalimbali kutokana na utu wa viumbe wa kiuhalisiajabu. Viumbe wa kiuhalisiajabu kama wanavyoitwa ni viumbe wenye sifa za kiajabuajabu. Ni viumbe tofauti na binadamu halisi na wenye nguvu fulani. Kutokana na nguvu hizo, huweza kufanya matendo mbalimbali.  Makala iliongozwa na nadharia ya kiuhalisiajabu kama inavyofafanuliwa na Zamora na Wendy (1995). Muundo wa kimaelezo ulitumika huku eneo la utafiti likiwa fasihi ya Kiswahili, utanzu wa Riwaya. Sampuli ya kimakusudi ilitumika kuteua riwaya tatu za Said A. Mohamed hususan: Babu Alipofufuka (2001), Dunia Yao (2006) na   Nyuso za Mwanamke (2010). Data ilikusanywa kutokana na kusoma riwaya hizo tatu zilizoteuliwa na kudondoa sehemu zilizolingana na malengo ya utafiti. Data ilidondolewa, ikanukuliwa, ikapangwa kisha kuchanganuliwa. Matokeo yalionyesha kuwa viumbe wa kiuhalisiajabu walidhihirisha utu kwa binadamu kwa namna mbalimbali na athari yake ikabainika. Utafiti huu unatoa mchango kwa walimu na wataalamu wa fasihi katika taaluma ya fasihi simulizi.
Obesidad infantil desde la perspectiva de Enfermería: Una triangulación teórica para la comprensión del fenómeno
Authors: Antunez Martinez Oscar Fidel
Published: February 2025

Objetivo principal: Analizar el fenómeno de la obesidad infantil por medio de la triangulación teórica de la Teoría Ecosocial, la Teoría Sistémica Familiar y cuidado holístico de Enfermería. Método: Para la presente teorización se aplicó una triangulación teórica siguiendo los pasos propuestos por Streubert y Carpenter. Este proceso consiste en la identificación y selección del problema; comprensión de teorías relevantes; aplicación de cada teoría al problema; integración de perspectivas; desarrollo de estrategias y soluciones. Resultados principales: La triangulación teórica en este estudio aborda la obesidad infantil desde múltiples dimensiones: educación en salud, cuidado asistencial, docencia, investigación, administración e incidencia en políticas públicas, integrando enfoques ecosociales, familiares y centrados en la persona para intervenciones efectivas. Conclusión principal: La obesidad infantil como una enfermedad crónica compleja debe ser reconocida como una patología crónica con implicaciones significativas. Su manejo no debe limitarse a enfoques simplistas, sino que requiere estrategias basadas en teorías multidimensionales.
Application of System Dynamics Modelling to Forecast Sustainability of
The Coconut Industry in Malaysia
Authors: Hawari Nurul Nazihah
Published: February 2025

Ranked 10th globally among the largest coconut producers, Malaysia
considers coconut as its fourth most significant industrial crop. Presently,
there's an urgent need to revitalize Malaysia's coconut industry in terms of
production. Beyond its role as a versatile food source, coconut presents
valuable employment opportunities for farmers and communities. Statistical
data reveals that Malaysia's coconut production demonstrated an upward
trajectory until 2013, experienced a slight decline from 2014 to 2017, and
resumed an upward trend until 2021. This study seeks to forecast the
sustainability of Malaysia's coconut industry by employing a system dynamics
approach, comprehensively analyzing various facets of the industry scenario.
System dynamics utilizes simulation modeling to predict future trends in
coconut production, imports, exports, and other relevant factors based on
their interrelationships. The model's projections indicate growth in both
coconut production and demand during the simulation period. The insights
derived from this study can aid the Malaysian Ministry of Agriculture in
devising actionable strategies to safeguard the sustainability of the
coconut industry in the years ahead.
Silvopastoral system implementation in Uruchloa brizantha pasture under continuous cattle grazing
Authors: Reis Larissa de Souza , Santos Sthéfany Noronha dos , Paula Matheus Ferreira , Cabral Jakeline Fernandes , Carlos Leandro , Paim Tiago do Prado , Guimarães Tiago Pereira , Marques Thaisa Campos , Leão Karen Martins
Published: February 2025

Silvopastoral is a sustainable integration system of tree component and animal in the same area, aiding soil fertility and promoting animal comfort. The objective was to evaluate different planting systems of forest component, at restoration time of Brachiaria brizanta cv. Marandu (Urochloa brizantha) pastures, under continuous cattle grazing. Eucalyptus (Corymbia citriodora) was planted in four arrangements (tree dispositions) with 1, 3, 5 and 9 seedlings, with three entry times of animals, 1, 30 and 60 days after planting the trees. Probability of survival of seedlings per arrangement and probability of survival of at least one seedling per arrangement with the presence of animals for 60 days, under continuous grazing, were evaluated. Probability of survival of at least one tree per arrangement regardless of disposition was higher at entry times 30 and 60 days. Arrangements 3, 5, and 9, there was a greater probability of a live tree than in arrangement 1. The results showed that it is possible to implement the silvopastoral system at the same time as pasture restoration, being more viable the entry of animals from 30 days after planting the seedlings, with greater probability of tree survival with more seedlings per arrangement.
Disposições pró-sociais na educação: causas de sua ausência e suas condições de possibilidade
Authors: Chagas Emiliano Kelm Duet
Published: February 2025

Disposições pró-sociais é um termo que visa abranger qualidades humanas tais como a empatia, o altruísmo e a solidariedade. Trata-se de qualidades que propelem o indivíduo para além do interesse próprio na medida em que este passa a tomar o bem comum como eixo de suas reflexões, projetos e ações no mundo. Em minha experiência de estágio em filosofia, o convívio com os educandos me levou a considerar a reflexão sobre as disposições pró-sociais como o eixo da investigação filosófica na medida em que dois aspectos se evidenciaram nos posicionamentos dos estudantes: a ausência da autopercepção de si enquanto agentes sociais capazes de promover as mudanças que eles próprios aspiram para o mundo e a falta de disposições pró-sociais a motivar seus projetos de vida. Desenvolvo as causas para a ausência de tais disposições e da autopercepção dos educandos enquanto agentes sociais ao longo do artigo recorrendo a referenciais teóricos. Em síntese, as causas que desenvolvo são: I. O sequestro da subjetividade pela ideologia neoliberal; II. O apagamento dos estudantes em um sistema de ensino por eles percebido como autoritário e conteudista; e III. A falta de metodologias, no sistema de ensino convencional, capazes de desenvolver os saberes atitudinais necessários ao engajamento social. Tenho em mente que as disposições pró-sociais tematizadas ao longo do artigo não são necessariamente fruto de uma escolha, mas surgem de um apelo interior inescapável, que vem à tona no encontro do indivíduo com a injustiça, com o sofrimento. As condições necessárias para que este apelo ético surja e se desenvolva em ações concretas, bem como o papel do ensino escolar e, em especial, da disciplina de filosofia em favorecê-lo, foram o tema de minha reflexão.
Filosofia com crianças: por uma literatura de vozes das infâncias
Authors: Bueno Amanda Fernandes Rosa
Published: February 2025

Observa-se que as crianças estão às margens da nossa sociedade. Através da Sociologia da Infância, inicia-se a observação dos lugares que elas ocupam: surge a necessidade de registrar e pesquisar quais os olhares e concepções que as crianças têm sobre ser criança na nossa sociedade. Assim, esta pesquisa configura-se uma pesquisa-ação qualitativa, que apresentou como instrumento a entrevista embasada na Filosofia com Crianças. Aconteceram seis encontros que duraram uma média de uma hora cada um, entre os anos de 2022 e 2023. Eles foram realizados com os participantes que aceitaram estar nesta pesquisa e que fazem parte do Comitê das Crianças, atividade integrante do projeto Cidade das Crianças. As conversas foram gravadas, transcritas e analisadas. A literatura que as crianças propõem é uma literatura oral, que traz como principais enredos acontecimentos da escola e conflitos de gênero. Reconhece-se a potência do encontro entre a Filosofia com Crianças e a Sociologia da Infância.
O Conceito de Espanto (Thauma): Estudo filosófico e estratégia metodológicaaplicada no PIBID
Authors: Weber Camila Gomes , Marques Doralice Sabino , Moretto Bruno , Malta Galileu Bernardes
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo tem como objetivo relatar um estudo filosófico a partir da experiência em sala de aula sobre o conceito de espanto (thauma), considerando as perspectivas de Aristóteles e de Schopenhauer. Essa atividade foi realizada no âmbito do Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência (PIBID), subprojeto Filosofia, da Universidade Estadual de Londrina, no Primeiro Semestre de 2023. O principal propósito das aulas foi compreender o conceito de espanto na filosofia de Aristóteles e a peculiar utilização que Schopenhauer faz desse conceito. Para atingir esse objetivo, adotou-se a metodologia de Silvio Gallo, que consiste na divisão da aula em quatro etapas, quais sejam: sensibilização, problematização, investigação e conceituação. Ao longo do texto, serão expostos tanto o passo a passo quanto os resultados da implementação em sala de aula das etapas da metodologia de Gallo. Além de obras de Aristóteles e de Schopenhauer, foram utilizados trechos deA morte de Ivan Ilitch, de Lev Tolstói, e A Metamorfose, de Franz Kafka,com o intuito de despertar o interesse dos alunos, incentivá-los a refletir sobre o espanto, expressar suas opiniões e dúvidas, explorar e sintetizar o que foi aprendido de maneira clara e objetiva. Os resultados obtidos foram satisfatórios, com os alunos demonstrando maior entendimento sobre o tema e maior capacidade de argumentação.
Algumas reflexões sobre os desafios para o ensino escolar de filosofia na Sociedade do Desconhecimento
Authors: Araujo Luiz Guilherme Lucho de , Eichler Marcelo Leandro
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo apresenta breves reflexões sobre o ensino de filosofia e seus desafios na sociedade do desconhecimento. Levando em consideração o cenário da sociedade atual, onde cada vez mais os jovens estão conectados e cada vez menos preocupados com o tipo de conteúdo que estão recebendo pelas redes, sobretudo sobre a veracidade das informações. Uma postura de indiferença diante dos fatos que nos cercam, gera um sinal de alerta em relação a como iremos lidar com problemas complexos no futuro, uma vez que as soluções superficiais se tornam uma possibilidade mais atrativa aos jovens que utilizam as mais diversas redes. A sociedade do desconhecimento apresenta as fragilidades da atualidade, além de propor que o uso cada vez menos reflexivo dos meios de informações disponíveis e a incerteza dos seres humanos sobre o futuro, são capazes de impulsionar uma sociedade onde as plataformas nos controlam e limitam nossa busca por conhecimento. Por fim, sugerimos que o ensino de filosofia na educação básica tem potencial emancipador, por contribuir na formação da criticidade e especialmente por conduzir os jovens a não aceitação de repostas prontas e superficiais para problemas complexos, que demandam uma postura mais rigorosa na verificação dos fatos. Apesar dos desafios encontrados diante das reformas e incertezas sobre o futuro da filosofia na escola básica, a luta por sua manutenção é uma das defesas estabelecidas ao fim deste trabalho.
Join us to discuss why computing students should contribute to open source software projects on Mon 6th September at 2pm BST
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Why should students bother with open source software? Join us to discuss why via a viewpoint piece published by Diomidis Spinellis of Athens University and Delft University of Technology published in the July issue of

Communications of the Association for Computing Machinery

. [1] Here’s the introduction  All welcome, as usual, we’ll be meeting on Zoom see sigcse.cs.manchester.ac.uk/join-us for details.
Alan Turing Centenary Conference, 22nd-25th June 2012
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Next weekend, a bunch of very distinguished computer scientists will rock up at the magnificent Manchester Town Hall for the Turing Centenary Conference in order to analyse the development of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Alan Turing’s legacy [1]. There’s an impressive and stellar speaker line-up including: Rodney Brooks, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Fred Brooks, University of North Carolina […]
Manchester or Mamchester? You’re twistin’ my melon mam!
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

The term Manchester is a misnomer, mutated from it’s original form. The name Mamchester might be more appropriate, but only if the pedants get their way. The Man in Manchester is misleading and has little to do with Manhood or Masculinity. Instead, the word is thought to come from the name given to city by the […]
Subscribing to O’Really?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Just a quick note about subscribing: if you are a regular reader of this

O’Really

blog and you don’t already subscribe, there are two ways you can receive automatic notifications when new posts are published here: Point your feed reader at http://feeds2.feedburner.com/oreally, (the preferred method) or … Point your feed reader at https://duncan.hull.name/feed/ (the WordPress method) which unfortunately gives unreliable subscriber stats.
Improving the Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL) conference in Manchester for 2024
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Last week I attended the first Teaching and Learning conference in the Pendulum hotel, Manchester. It was really good and I got lots out of it. The sessions I attended were enjoyable and well organised, I learned heaps, made lots of new contacts and got some useful questions from the audience on my lightning talk about podcasting the student voice.
Bend it like Bezier?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Football informatics, theory and practice: Germany 2006

The frenchman Pierre Bézier knew a thing or two about curves. But as World Cup fever tightens its grip around the globe, it is the footballers in Germany who are showing us just how much they know about the practical science of curving and bending the ball into the goal.
Science Foo Camp 2009: Scifoo Day Two
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

The fourth International Science Foo Camp (scifoo) 2009 has just concluded. Here are some very brief and incomplete notes and links from some of the sessions on the second day (Saturday), see the scholarly kitchen for a report on the first day.
Would YOU want to live in Alan Turing’s house?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

The house where Computer Scientist Alan Turing spent his final years is currently up for sale. The estate agent describes the property on 43 Adlington Road, Wilmslow as a Victorian family residence of significant historical importance. Wilmslow and the surrounding Cheshire countryside is popular with Manchester commuters, including many Man United, Man City & England football stars.
Impact Factor Boxing 2012
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

[This post is part of an ongoing series about impact factors] In the world of abused performance metrics, the impact factor is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the (publishing) world. It has been an eventful year in the boxing ring of scientific publishing since the last set of figures were published by Thomson-Reuters. A brand […]
I Can’t Get No Job Satisfaction
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Job satisfaction is like a complex mathematical equation that needs to be balanced. There are many factors that contribute to the mix, both good and bad. Hopefully the good things about a job will outweigh the bad. But what are the good things that contribute to the elusive but crucial job satisfaction? Daniel Pink, argues […]
Martin Rees on Science and the Citizen
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

This years Reith Lectures by Martin Rees are being broadcast on BBC Radio 4 during June. An important theme in the lectures this year is scientists relationship with society.
Creating with the Raspberry Pi vs. Consuming Apple Pie at the Manchester Raspberry Jamboree
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Last Saturday, the first ever Raspberry Jamboree rolled into town, organised by the unstoppable force of nature that is Alan O’Donohoe (aka @teknoteacher). The jamboree looked at the educational value of the Raspberry Pi (a $25 computer) one year on from its launch on the the 29th February 2012. Here are some brief and incomplete notes on some of […]
Why don’t scientists share data?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

As Vince Smith once put it [1] data are the fuel of Science: “The fabric of science is changing, driven by a revolution in digital technologies that facilitate the acquisition and communication of massive amounts of data. This is changing the nature of collaboration and expanding opportunities to participate in science. If digital technologies are […]
The Lovelock Laboratory: A fantasy workplace in the West Country
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Former Mancunian James Lovelock runs the kind of a laboratory most scientists can only fantasise about working in as they grind through the humdrum bureaucracy of peer-review and never-ending grant applications. Lovelock is fortunate enough to run a completely independent, self-funded lab located in the beautiful West Country. There’s a fascinating interview with him on The Life Scientific […]
OBO Foundry workshop outcomes 2009
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Well I was going to blog about last weeks Open Biomedical Ontologies workshop, but Susanna-Assunta Sansone at the EBI has already done it via some very detailed minutes.
Join us to discuss failure rates in introductory programming courses on 1st Feb at 2pm GMT
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Following on from our discussion of ungrading, this month we’ll be discussing pass/fail rates in introductory programming courses. [1] Here is the abstract: As usual, we’ll be meeting on zoom, see sigcse.cs.manchester.ac.uk/join-us for details. Thanks to Brett Becker and Joseph Allen for this months #paper-suggestions via our slack channel at uk-acm-sigsce.slack.com.
Animated speeches at the RSA
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (RSA) has an interesting series of video lectures from “the world’s most inspiring thinkers”. If you haven’t seen them already, they’re worth watching not just for their stimulating content but for the beautifully produced hand-drawn animations.
Myopia, Hubris and Amnesia: Three Reactions to Innovation
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

According to Arthur C. Clarke [1]: “New ideas pass through three periods: It can’t be done; It probably can be done, but it’s not worth doing; I knew it was a good idea all along.” These three stages can be summed up as Myopia, Hubris and Amnesia. Which sounds a bit like the famous misquote […]
First ChEBI workshop, Day one
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Some notes from day one of the first ChEBI workshop, 19th May 2008. There were four talks from Colin Batchelor (Royal Society of Chemistry), Ulrike Witting (EML Research GmbH Hiedelberg), Giles Weaver (Unilever) and Paula de Matos (EBI). Christoph Steinbeck has already written some ChEBI notes, these just add a little more detail.
Semantic Web? Yeah, Whatever!
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

(To be spoken in the best SoCal Valley Speak you can muster) I went down to the beach and saw Yahoo She was, like, all “semantic web” And I was, like, “whatever!”

References

Liam Lynch (2003) (Well this is my) United States of Whatever Yours Truly (2007) Burn, Semantic Web Burn! Yours Truly (2005) Rethinking the Semantic Web, The Semantic Web (stack): Will It All End In Tiers?
Sildenafil citrate: Entity of the Month
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Release 66 of Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI) is now available, containing 534,521 total entities, of which 20,151 are annotated entities and 698 were submitted via the ChEBI submission tool. This months entity of the month is Viagra, also known as Sildenafil citrate: (Text below reproduced from ChEBI website) * or as wikipedia puts it…”Viagra aids jet lag recovery in hamsters” …that’s an interesting side effect.
MPs with Science Degrees: How did Science & Technology do in the UK General Election 2015?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

[

NOTE: This post was written before I deleted my twitter account @dullhunk in 2024, after twitter became a cesspit of misinformation, disinformation and hate now known as X.com.  Some of the embedded tweets below might not work as they did in 2015

] In case you missed it, the people of the United Kingdom have just democratically elected 650 Members of Parliament (MPs) to run their government for the next five years [1,2].
2014 vs. 1964: Numbers speak louder than words
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

It’s that time of year when people look back at over the year that was 2014 (1-5). The place where I work, celebrated it’s 50th anniversary. Colleagues put together a little booklet of facts and figures with an some accompanying web pages to mark the occasion. My personal favourite factoid compares computing in 2014 with 1964.
Cambridge Science Festival, 8th-21st March 2010
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

Madder than the Mad March Hare, more entertaining and surreal than Alice down-a-rabbit-hole in Wonderland: today marks the start of this years Cambridge Science festival: A team of scientists and engineers from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and The EBI will be participating, on Saturday 13th March with a session on DNA, diversity and you and also tackling the thorny issue of Who Owns Science? on Friday 19th March.
Congratulations Carole Goble, e-Scientist
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

At the Microsoft e-Science workshop in Indianapolis, earlier this week Carole Goble was awarded with the first Jim Gray 2008 e-Science award, pictured here collecting the prize from Tony Hey of Microsoft Research. You can read all about it in the Seattle Tech Report which says: It is very inspiring when colleagues win prizes and awards.
Twenty million papers in PubMed: a triumph or a tragedy?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

A quick search on pubmed.gov today reveals that the freely available American database of biomedical literature has just passed the

20 million citations

mark*. Should we celebrate or commiserate passing this landmark figure? Is it a triumph or a tragedy that PubMed® is the size it is?

PubMed triumphs

Let’s start with the reasons to celebrate the triumphantly relentless growth of PubMed.
Join us to discuss code comprehension on Monday 6th March at 2pm GMT
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

It’s all very well getting an AI to write your code for you but reading code and writing code is not the same as understanding code. So what is going on in novices brains when they learn to actually

understand

the code they are reading and writing?
2016: Annus mirabilis, annus horribilis or annus stupidus?
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

The year 2016 will go down as an

interesting

one, but was it magnificent, horrible or stupid? Or perhaps all three

Annus mirabilis?

For some people, 2016 was a good year, an

annus mirabilis

. If you voted for Trump or are brexiteer who voted to leave the European Union, 2016 was a good year. If you are a climate change denier, you probably enjoyed 2016 too.
Happy Christmas Lectures 2010
Authors: Hull Duncan
Published: February 2025

As Tom Lehrer once sang on his christmas carol: “Christmas time is here, by golly, Disapproval would be folly, Deck the halls with hunks of holly, Fill the cup and don’t say ‘when.’ Kill the turkeys, ducks and chickens, Mix the punch, drag out the Dickens, Even though the prospect sickens, Brother, here we go […]