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Characteristics of Chitosan from Black Soldier Fly Pupa Shells as a Crosslinking Agent in the Manufacture of Slow-Release Fertilizer Hydrogels
Authors: Saragih Sri Wahyuna , Irham Wardatul Husna , Yosephine Ingrid Ovie , Ferza Muhammad , Yulia Bella , Fadhilah Annisah
Published: January 2025

Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide obtained through the deacetylation of chitin, exhibits unique properties that make it a potential material for various applications, including agriculture. This study aims to examine the characteristics of chitosan derived from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) pupa shells and its role as a crosslinking agent in polymer-based hydrogel synthesis for slow-release fertilizers. Chitosan was isolated through chemical processes, including demineralization, deproteinization, and deacetylation. Characterization was conducted using FTIR, XRD, SEM, TEM, and TGA. The results revealed that chitosan from BSF pupa shells has a degree of deacetylation of 83%, a semi-crystalline and slightly amorphous structure, pores that enhance water absorption capacity, and high thermal stability. These properties make chitosan an effective crosslinking agent, improving hydrogel stability and extending nutrient release duration. These findings demonstrate the potential of chitosan as an innovative material for hydrogel applications in sustainable agriculture.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DO ATENDIMENTO INCLUSIVO AO SURDO NA ÁREA FARMACÊUTICA
Authors: Cardoso Lauanda de Paula , Dias Francisca Edivania Gadelha , Silveira Yara
Published: January 2025

A deficiência auditiva pode ser congênita e adquirida sendo definida como um declínio na capacidade de perceber sons, de forma que a audição não pode realizar todas as suas funções na vida diária. O acesso ao uso responsável de medicamentos é um fator importante para o tratamento adequado, o que demonstra a necessidade de melhorar a forma de comunicação entre os profissionais de saúde. Retratar a relevância da comunicação com os pacientes que são deficientes auditivos ou surdos no âmbito do profissional farmacêutico. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo de natureza exploratória, baseado em revisão de literatura. Um levantamento de dados científicos foi realizado por meio das bases de dados bibliográficas LILACS, SciELO e Google Acadêmico. Quando a relação entre paciente e profissional é marcada por barreiras de comunicação, este é o principal empecilho para a promoção da saúde. Os surdos não conseguem expressar seus problemas de forma compreensível, os profissionais não conseguem demonstrar seus conhecimentos e, portanto, não realizam um cuidado eficaz. O presente trabalho demonstrou a importância do atendimento farmacêutico inclusivo dos surdos, tendo em consideração o quanto ainda há dificuldades de interação decorrente da falta de preparo por partes destes profissionais. Devendo dessa forma possuir prática no atendimento, seja por meio da utilização da Libras ou outros métodos de comunicação.
Enhancing structured finance risk models (Leland-Toft and Box-Cox) using GenAI (VAEs GANs)
Authors: Satyadhar Joshi
Published: January 2025

This work explores the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), specifically Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), into statistical and structural financial models, with a focus on the Leland-Toft and Box-Cox frameworks. We conduct a comprehensive review of these models, highlighting their use in financial risk analysis, bankruptcy prediction, and time-series forecasting. Through the integration of VAEs, we demonstrate their capability to enhance data generation, improve predictive accuracy, and enable robust validation of financial models, particularly in scenarios with scarce data. The application of VAEs to the Leland-Toft model facilitated the calculation of key financial metrics, including default spreads, credit spreads, and leverage ratios. Additionally, VAEs integrated with Box-Cox models generated latent features that correlated effectively with traditional financial factors, underscoring their utility in predictive modeling and survival analysis. This work provides a detailed overview of implementation pipelines, architecture diagrams, and model validation methods, offering a foundation for future research. Expanding on the use of VAEs, we propose incorporating advanced machine learning techniques and real-time data to further enhance model performance and revolutionize financial modeling.
Kesalahan Bahasa Tulis Anak Disgrafia Umur 9 – 12 Tahun Siswa di Kelas Inklusi SDN Parakan 01
Authors: Wahyuni Sri Suci , Siregar Iskandarsyah , Rachmawati Kurnia , Hamzah Nurul Huda , Yahaya Samsur Rijal
Published: January 2025

ABSTRAK
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis bentuk dan karakteristik kesalahan bahasa tulis dan mengetahui metode pembelajaran yang tepat untuk pembelajaran bahasa tulis untuk anak disgrafia di kelas inklusi, khususnya pada anak suku Betawi.  Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Menurut Suhartono (2016:109) anak-anak yang menderita kesulitan belajar disgrafia memiliki fisik dan psikologis yang sama seperti anak pada umumnya. Namun, dalam hal proses belajar anak disgrafia mengalami keterlambatan dalam hal menulis. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kesalahan bahasa tulis pada setiap anak berbeda-beda dalam hal bentuk huruf, tebal-tipisnya tulisan, maupun pola kesalahan yang dialami oleh setiap anak. Kesalahan yang sering ditemukan pada anak 1 adalah penggantian huruf tercermin, anak 2 penulisan huruf terbalik, anak 3 penggantian konsonan, dan anak 4 penambahan huruf. Untuk membantu pembelajaran anak disgrafia, maka diperlukan berbagai metode dalam pembelajaran yang perlu latihan secara terus-menerus.
Kata kunci: bahasa tulis anak, disgrafia, kesalahan penulisan, psikolinguistik
 
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to analyze the form and characteristics of written language errors in dysgraphia children especially the Betawi tribe aged 9-12 years in the Inclusion Class and to find out the appropriate method for learning written language for dysgraphia children in the Inclusion Class.  This research used the qualitative method. The results showed that written language errors in each child were different in terms of the shape of the letters, the thickness of the writing, and the error patterns experienced by each child. The error that is often found in child 1 is the replacement of reflected letters. Child 2 is writing letters upside down. Child 3 is the replacement of consonants. And child 4 is the addition of letters. To help children with dysgraphia learn, various methods of learning are needed, which need to be practiced continuously.
Keyword: Dysgraphia, psycholinguistics, writing error, written language of children
Strategi dan Peranan Orang Tua terhadap Pemerolehan Bahasa ABK dalam Komunitas Masyarakat Betawi
Authors: Wardani Esti Tri , Siregar Iskandarsyah , Susanto Arju , Hamzah Nurul Huda , Yahya Samsur Rijal
Published: January 2025

ABSTRAK
Orang tua berperan besar dalam proses pemerolehan bahasa anak berkebutuhan khusus (ABK). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan strategi dan peranan yang dilakukan orang tua dalam mendukung proses pemerolehan bahasa ABK untuk diimplementasikan dalam mendidik ABK di rumah. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah anak yang memiliki kelainan autisme dan tunagrahita. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik deskriptif kualitatif dan teknik triangulasi sebagai metode pengumpulan data. Dengan pendekatan teori behavioristik B.F. Skinner (1957), hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa peran orang tua sebagai fasilitator utama sangat menentukan perkembangan bahasa anak. Strategi penguatan positif yang digunakan orang tua efektif mendukung pemerolehan bahasa. Penelitian juga mengidentifikasi enam tantangan yang dihadapi orang tua, yaitu aspek komunikasi, stigma sosial, konsistensi pembelajaran, keterbatasan sumber daya, interaksi sosial, dan kondisi psikologis. Tantangan ini bisa dihadapi dengan strategi antisipasi yang mencakup penerimaan diri dan aktif dalam terapi.
Kata kunci: strategi, peranan orang tua, pemerolehan bahasa, anak berkebutuhan khusus
 
ABSTRACT
Parents play a big role in the language acquisition process of children with special needs. This study aims to reveal the strategies and roles that parents play in supporting the language acquisition process of children with disabilities to be implemented in educating children with disabilities at home. The subjects in this study were children with autism and tunagrahita. This study used descriptive qualitative techniques and mentally disabled techniques as data collection methods. Using the behavioristic theory approach of B.F. Skinner (1957), the research found that the role of parents as the main facilitator determines the child's language development. Positive reinforcement strategies used by parents are effective in supporting language acquisition. The research also identified six challenges faced by parents, namely aspects of communication, social stigma, learning consistency, limited resources, social interaction, and psychological conditions. These challenges can be overcome with anticipatory strategies that include self-acceptance and being active in therapy.
Keyword: strategies, parents' role, language acquisition, children with special needs
Pelanggaran Maksim Kesantunan Berbahasa pada Novel “Teruslah Bodoh Jangan Pintar” Karya Tere Liye
Authors: Maghfiroh Hayatin Nur , Tarmini Wini
Published: January 2025

ABSTRAK
Implikasi penelitian ini, yakni tuturan para tokoh dapat menjadi gambaran untuk para pembaca terkait bagaimana bentuk pelanggaran maksim kesantunan berbahasa berdasarkan teori Leech. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan wujud pelanggaran maksim kesantunan berbahasa yang ditemukan pada novel Teruslah Bodoh Jangan Pintar karya Tere Liye. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik simak dan catat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ditemukan pelanggaran pada maksim kebijaksanaan, maksim kedermawanan, maksim pujian, maksim kerendahan hati, maksim kesepakatan, dan maksim kesimpatisan. Pelanggaran yang paling dominan adalah pelanggaran maksim pujian. Hal ini dikarenakan novel ini memiliki permasalahan yang rumit dan penuh sentimen serta perbedaan pola pikir dan perbedaan strata sosial para tokoh membuat salah satu pihak merasa lebih tinggi daripada pihak yang lain sehingga penutur dengan mudahnya merendahkan lawan tuturnya.
Kata kunci: pelanggaran, kesantunan, Leech, novel
 
ABSTRACT
This research aims to describe the forms of violations of language politeness maxims found in the novel "Teruslah Bodoh Jangan Pintar" by Tere Liye. The method used is a qualitative research approach. Data collection techniques use listening and note-taking techniques. The results of the research showed that violations were found in the maxim of wisdom, the maxim of generosity, the maxim of praise, the maxim of humility, the maxim of agreement, and the maxim of sympathy. The most dominant violation is the violation of the maxim of praise. This is because this novel has complicated problems and is full of sentiment and the differences in thought patterns and differences in the social strata of the characters make one party feel superior to the other party so that the speaker easily demeans the person he is speaking to. The research implies that the characters' speech can illustrate for readers regarding violations of language politeness maxims based on Leech's theory.
Keyword: violations, politeness, Leech, novels
Analisis Penggunaan Teknik Terjemahan Transposisi pada Novel Klasik Terjemahan “Puri Pictordu”
Authors: Fadhilah Nurul Maura , Gumilar Dudung , Mulyadi Yadi
Published: January 2025

ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini berfokus pada analisis teknik terjemahan transposisi yang dilakukan oleh penerjemah pada novel terjemahan “Puri Pictordu” oleh penerjemah Reinitha Amalia Lesmana pada tahun 2021 dari novel asal Prancis Le Château de Pictordu (1873) karya George Sand. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan terjemahan teknik transposisi sesuai dengan teori Catford (1965) yang digunakan dalam novel tersebut dan mendeskripsikan efeknya pada hasil penerjemahan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif untuk menganalisis dan menjelaskan mengenai penemuan jenis-jenis dari teknik terjemahan transposisi pada novel terjemahan ini dan menjelaskannya dalam kalimat mengenai keberterimaannya. Setelah meneliti kata, frasa, dan kalimat kemudian mengategorikan, hasil penelitian menunjukkan sejumlah 147 data yang ditemukan dalam novel terjemahan ini. Terdapat 135 data terjemahan yang dapat berterima dan 12 data terjemahan yang tidak berterima sebagaimana penerjemah menerjemahkannya. Penerjemahan transposisi berfokus pada pergeseran struktural yang disesuaikan dengan tata bahasa bahasa sasaran. Fokus terjemahan transposisi yang digunakan penerjemah membuat beberapa hasil terjemahan masih terasa seperti kalimat penerjemahan.
Kata kunci: Terjemahan,Tteknik Transposisi, Prancis, Indonesia
 
ABSTRACT
This study focuses on the analysis of the use of translation techniques by the translator in the translated novel "Puri Pictordu" by the translator Reinitha Amalia Lesmana in 2021 from the French novel "Le Château de Pictordu (1873)  by George Sand. This study has the purpose of describing the transposition technique in translation according to Catford (1965) that is used in the novel and describing the effects on the translation results. Descriptive qualitative is the research method used in this study to analyze and explain the discovery of the types of transposition translation techniques in this translated novel and explain them in sentences regarding their acceptability. After researching  words, phrases, and sentences, the results of the study show that were147 data found in this translated novel. There are 135 acceptable translation data and 12 unacceptable translation data as the translator translated them. Transposition translation focuses on structural shifts that are adjusted to the grammar of the target language. The focus of the transposition translation used by the translator makes some of the translation results still feel like translated sentences.
Keyword: Translation, Transposition Technique,  French, Indonesia
Analisis Kontrastif Proses Afiksasi pada Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Korea untuk Pengajaran BIPA
Authors: Sintaningrum Tiara Putri , Muhyidin Asep , Senjaya Arip
Published: January 2025

ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini berfokus pada proses afiksasi antara bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa Korea. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kesalahan dan kesulitan siswa BIPA Korea mengenai pembentukan dan penggunaan imbuhan meN-i, meN-kan, peN-an, meN-, peN-, dan di-. Data diperoleh dari buku berjudul I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokpokki, yang mengandung afiks bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa Korea. Pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif digunakan dengan metode padan intralingual untuk menganalisis data. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan studi pustaka, teknik simak, dan teknik catat. Data yang digunakan dalam bahasa Indonesia sebanyak 207 data sedangkan dalam bahasa Korea 35 data. Hasil penelitian menemukan dua perbedaan dan dua persamaan antara afiksasi bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa Korea. Proses afiksasi dalam bahasa Indonesia menyebabkan terjadinya perubahan pada kelas kata dasar ketika ditambah prefiks, perubahan bentuk imbuhan, dan perubahan bentuk kata dasar. Sedangkan dalam bahasa Korea hanya bentuk kata dasar saja yang berubah. Kesamaan lainnya ditemukan pada bentuk afiks Indonesia dan Korea yang mempunyai bentuk yang sama dengan morfem lainnya.  
Kata kunci: Analisis Kontrastif, Proses Afiksasi, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Korea
 
ABSTRACT
This research focuses on the affixation process between Indonesian and Korean. This research was motivated by the mistakes and difficulties of Korean BIPA students regarding the formation and use of the affixes meN-i, meN-kan, peN-an, meN-, peN-, and di-. The data were obtained from a book called I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokpokki, which contains Indonesia and Korea affixes. The qualitative descriptive approach was used with intralingual matching method to analyze the data. The data were collected using literature studies, data interpretation, and note-taking techniques. The data used in Indonesian were 207 data while in Korean 35 data. The results of the study found two differences and two similarities between Indonesian and Korean affixation. The affixation process in Indonesian causes changes in word classes when added prefix, causes changes affix forms, and causes changes base word forms. While, in Korean just base word forms has changed. Another similarity is found in the form of Indonesian and Korean affixes which have the same form as other morphemes.
Keyword: Contrastive Analysis, Affixation Process, Indonesian, Korean
The Human Journey: Migration, Identity And Performance
Authors: Walcott C.M. Harclyde
Published: January 2025

The essay argues that migration is a natural phenomenon and from this standpoint challenges assumptions about Africa and migration through identity and performance.
Call for Papers and Peformances
Authors: Bühler-Dietrich Annette
Published: January 2025

Submission details for the AfTA 2025 Conference
VETVISTOE ORE OCCURRENCE AS AN EXAMPLE OF SKARN POLYMETALLIC MINERALIZATION IN THE OKHOTSK-CHUKOTKA VOLCANIC BELT
Authors:   Shilo North-East Interdisciplinary Research Institute, Far East Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kolova E. E. , Glukhov A. N. ,   Shilo North-East Interdisciplinary Research Institute, Far East Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Malinovskiy M. A. ,   Shilo North-East Interdisciplinary Research Institute, Far East Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: January 2025

The article describes the Vetvistoe ore occurrence located in the Okhotsk segment of the Okhotsk-Chukotka volcanic belt. The ore field is confined to the exocontact of a large intrusion of late Cretaceous granitoids and is formed by Jurassic sedimentary rocks in which garnet-pyroxene skarns with Pb-Zn mineralization are developed after calcareous sandstones. Skarns are overlain by sericite-quartz beresites with disseminated Au-Ag-Bi-Te mineralization. Mineralization formed from initially high-temperature (600 °C) and highly concentrated (29–20 wt.% equiv. NaCl) boiling fluids of predominantly CaCl and LiCl composition coexisting with a volatile-rich phase. Boiling fluids were periodically diluted (up to 1 wt.% equiv. NaCl), with sulfur, oxygen, and tellurium fugacities and pH values changed. Vetvistoe differs from “classic” Pb-Zn skarn deposits in that carbonate rocks are less developed in the ore-bearing section and the superposition of Au-Ag-Bi-Te mineral parageneses occurred later.
Mapeo del panorama de la investigación en trasplantes: un estudio bibliométrico de centros colombianos (2013-2024)
Authors: Girón-Luque Fernando , Gómez-Montero Andrea , Ibarra-Padilla Marianella , Jiménez-Gómez Maritza , Cabas Santiago , Lozano-Suárez Nicolás , García-López Andrea
Published: January 2025

Introducción. A pesar de la importancia del trasplante de órganos como tratamiento para la insuficiencia orgánica terminal, la investigación en este campo en Colombia no ha sido completamente explorada. El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar un análisis bibliométrico de la literatura sobre trasplantes de órganos sólidos publicada en Colombia.
Métodos. Se analizó la producción científica en trasplantes de centros colombianos entre 2013 y 2024, excluyendo conferencias, resúmenes y cartas al editor. Se utilizaron bases de datos como PubMed, LILACS, Embase y SciELO, con una búsqueda que incluyó el término MeSH transplant y se exigió una afiliación colombiana. Dos investigadores revisaron los resultados de forma independiente. Se analizaron variables como nombres de autores, afiliaciones, factor de impacto de revistas, número de coautores y citas, utilizando estadísticas descriptivas y el paquete R Bibliometrix.
Resultados. Se encontraron 1898 artículos, de los cuales 292 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. La producción científica mostró un aumento, alcanzando su pico en 2021, lo que sugiere un crecimiento en la investigación. Las revistas más relevantes incluyeron Transplantation Proceedings y Biomédica. Autores como Piñero F y Silva M tuvieron un impacto significativo, y Brasil y Argentina fueron los principales colaboradores. Los temas principales fueron el trasplante renal y hepático, con mayor atención a la selección de donantes en años recientes.
Conclusión. Este análisis bibliométrico proporciona una visión del estado de la investigación en trasplantes en Colombia y resalta la necesidad de más estudios para abordar las brechas identificadas y mejorar los resultados en salud regional.
Identification of Surabaya Community Behavior Towards the Use of Wira Wiri Suroboyo as a Mode of Public Transportation
Authors: Prastyo Yohanes Okta Dwi , Irawati Desrina Yusi
Published: January 2025

Wira Wiri Suroboyo is a public transportation system operated by the Surabaya city government since 2023, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and environmental pollution caused by private vehicle usage. Despite its introduction, this mode of transportation has not yet achieved a significant shift among residents toward adopting Wira Wiri Suroboyo. To address this, the government must understand the behavior of Surabaya's residents regarding public transportation usage. Behavioral insights can serve as critical input for designing effective strategies to encourage people to transition to Wira Wiri Suroboyo. This research focuses on identifying the behavioral patterns of Surabaya residents who choose Wira Wiri Suroboyo as their public transport option, utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework. TPB provides an analytical model to evaluate behavior based on an individual’s perceived control over their actions. Data for the study was collected through questionnaires distributed to Surabaya residents who use Wira Wiri Suroboyo. The findings reveal that attitude, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intentions significantly influence user behavior. However, the subjective norm variable does not substantially impact the behavioral intentions of the Surabaya community in this context.
Optimizing Classroom Performance in Higher Education: Efficiency Study with Data Envelopment Analysis Method
Authors: Putri Erni Puspanantasari , S. Plando Almaceley
Published: January 2025

Higher education has an important mission in human resources development. One of the main reasons for improving the quality of education is the efficiency of classroom management. Good management means that every resource used—lecturers, time for teaching, the number of students, technology, and teaching materials—produces optimal learning outcomes; not every course can attain the same degree of efficiency. This article thus applies the method of Data Envelopment Analysis in calculating efficiency in classroom management and highlights areas where improvement needs to occur. It is, therefore, possible to achieve optimal performances in the higher learning institutions based on the model parameters used: number of lecturers, teaching hours, number of students, student/lecturer ratio, learning resources, and the learning technology. The outcome variables are the average grade of students, students' attendance rate, the percentage of students having grades A, AB, & B, and the percentage of assignments completed on time. This study involved 10 courses as decision-making units (DMUs). The results showed that 9 courses achieved an efficiency score of 1 (efficient DMU), while one course, namely Production Planning and Control (Class A), had an efficiency score of 0.976, indicating inefficiency DMU. Further analysis revealed some factors that made this inefficient: high student-to-lecturer ratios, constraints in the use of learning technology, and shortages in teaching materials. From these, this study therefore finds it necessary to recommend more learning technology, improvement in the student-to-lecturer ratio, and enrichment of teaching materials to achieve better class performance. The result of the study is expected to help the universities focus on ways to enhance education management and thereby take strategic steps to improve the efficiency of the lecture classes.
Ontology in Requirements Software Development Method: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Fauzan Reza , Hamidi Mohammad Zaenuddin , Safitri Winda Ayu , Siahaan Daniel Oranova , Karimi Muhammad Ihsan
Published: January 2025

The requirement process is one of the most critical factors in determining whether the software development process is successful. It is crucial to consider the function that ontology plays in the requirements of software engineering development. People and organizations can more easily utilize and share data, information, and knowledge with one another because of the implementation of ontology. During our systematic assessment of the literature published between 2011 and 2020, we came across twenty publications that discussed ontology in requirements and how it might be used in software development processes. To determine which studies were the most pertinent to our research endeavors, we developed and implemented inclusion and exclusion criteria in two separate rounds. The review identified the leading ontology in data software development challenges. We found various ways to do this in our selected papers with different systematics as well. However, our findings indicate that the ontology requirements in software development must be addressed by examining various software development methods apart from agile scrum and XP.
Impact of Creative Economy on Tourism In Uzbekistan: Development Trends And Management Peculiarities
Authors: Abdurazakov Doniyor
Published: January 2025

This paper discusses the creative economy and its intersection with tourism, the impact of creative tourism on the creative economy. It analyses the views expressed by various researchers on creative economy and mentions the main directions of creative economy. The co-operation of tourism industry with creative economy industries, the gradual development of tourism towards creative tourism, the differences between cultural tourism and creative tourism are also listed. The situation of creative tourism in the conditions of Uzbekistan, prospects and problems of its development will be discussed. Some proposals and conclusions on the development of creative tourism will be presented.
Economic Impact and Performance Trends in Uzbekistan's Chemical Industry (2016-2030)
Authors: Abrorkhodja Mirkhodjayev
Published: January 2025

Over the last five years, Uzbekistan has been experiencing substantial changes in its chemical industry regarding its development strategies, digitalization, and policy improvements. Nevertheless, studies in this area are still lacking, the qualitative effects of these strategies on economic performance. Given its research objectives, the present study uses survey data methodology along with document analysis to look at performance trends and the economic effect of the chemical industry from 2016 to 2030. Interviews with IT practitioners, governmental and other officials, as well as representatives of large enterprises informed about key modernization obstacles, the role of digital transformation, and institutional support. According to the findings, production volumes have increased significantly from 2,333 billion UZS in 2016 to 15,716 billion UZS in 2023 and predicted 44,369 billion UZS in 2030. E-adoption increased from 5% in 2016 to a projection of 95% by 2030, promoting productivity and firm competitiveness. Some of the common issues include restricted infrastructure, reduced skilled human resources, and issues with sustainable practices. These findings are consistent with the general tendencies in the process of industrial development and the use of new technologies in the international context. This research suggests to attain 2030 goals, policies shall remain sensitive to the development of infrastructures, digitization of human resources, incentives for international investors, and sustainability. The chemical sector will benefit from this multidimensional approach along with the overall economic development strategy for Uzbekistan.
Ways to Improve the Competitiveness of Higher Education Services
Authors: Farangis Azamovna Ishankulova
Published: January 2025

This scientific article describes the role of marketing in the development of the higher education system services market, the definition of the main tasks of educational services marketing in increasing the competitiveness of higher education and their strategic ways. Also, in the activities of higher educational institutions, it was discussed to identify specific aspects of educational services and research on this direction, scientific work. In recent years, the organization of new systems will be considered in order to improve the quality and convenience of the higher education system in every way. Positive results can be achieved if used by taking the template from the strategy of prestigious educational institutions that occupy places higher than the world ranking. In particular, at all stages of education, the role of digital technologies in the integration of higher education, problems of digitization are seen.
Kuznets Environmental Curve: Testing the Relationship between Economic Growth and Environmental Degradation in Qatar as a Case Study
Authors: Ali Dashoor Dr. Zeinab , Faraj Saad Fatimah
Published: January 2025

The present study tackles the validity of the occurrence of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) in the Qatari economy by examining the dependability between economic growth and environmental degradation. The study focuses on analyzing the impact of GDP, population, and energy consumption on CO2 emissions during the period from 2000 to 2022. The results of the study indicate that there is a non-linear relationship between economic growth and emissions, as an inverted U-shaped curve appears. Emissions increase in the early stages of growth due to intensive industrialization and increased energy consumption due to huge capital investments in Qatar. These emissions decrease thanks to the shift to service sectors and the use of clean technologies. Data analysis suggests that population has had an unexpectedly negative impact on emissions, possibly due to sustainable urbanization policies and the use of clean natural gas in electricity generation. However, electric power consumption is associated with increased emissions due to the burning of natural gas.
Aligning Information Technology Governance with Business Goals Using the COBIT 2019 Framework: A Case Study of a Innovation Consultancy Firm
Authors: Mokodaser Wilsen Grivin , Mambu Joe Yuan , Koapaha Hartiny , Lompoliu Erienika
Published: January 2025

Technological advancements have ushered the world into a new era, particularly in the realm of information. In this context, information technology is considered a crucial tool to support and enhance corporate management, enabling companies to compete in the market. One common approach to managing information technology is by using IT governance frameworks such as COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology) 2019. To date, there has been no research or evaluation conducted on the IT performance of Meet Ventures, Pte. Ltd., leaving the maturity level of information technology implementation in the company unclear. This project aims to explore the use of information systems and information technology at Meet Ventures, Pte. Ltd. in managing their operations and data. The project's approach involves a literature study on COBIT 2019 design factors. Based on the application of COBIT 2019, the prioritized objectives identified are BAI03 – Manage Solutions Identification and Build, BAI06 – Manage IT Changes, and MEA01 – Monitor, Evaluate, Assess Performance and Conformance. The assessment of various design factors in COBIT 2019 indicates that Meet Ventures, Pte. Ltd. has a strong focus on innovation, differentiation, and customer service. They also demonstrate a commitment to legal compliance and external regulations, a customer service culture, and effective risk management.
Connecting Tutors and Students: A Mobile Application Designed with Design Thinking
Authors: Mambu Joe Yuan , Lakat Junior , Tangka George Morris William
Published: January 2025

The rapid advancement of information technology has transformed education globally, but in regions like Manado, Indonesia, the lack of platforms connecting private tutors with students creates inefficiencies. Students face difficulties in finding affordable tutoring services, while tutors struggle with marketing and building trust. This study aims to design and evaluate the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of a mobile application addressing these challenges using the Design Thinking methodology. Through five stages—Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—key pain points were identified, including scheduling inefficiencies, trust issues, and geographical constraints. Solutions like flexible scheduling, integrated promotional tools, and rating systems were proposed. Prototypes, developed using Figma, were tested through usability evaluations across four scenarios. Key findings include: Scenario 3 (notifying a tutor) showed optimal performance with a task completion time of 2 seconds, no miss-clicks, and a usability score of 100; Scenario 1 (finding courses via maps) had a 95 usability score with an 8% miss-click rate; Scenario 2 (finding schedules) showed a 25% miss-click rate and a usability score of 80; and Scenario 4 (checking notifications) faced significant challenges, with a 50% miss-click rate and a usability score of 75. These results underscore the effectiveness of Design Thinking in addressing the needs of users and provide valuable insights for improving educational platforms in underserved regions. The findings suggest that while the mobile app holds great potential for improving educational access, further refinements are needed, particularly in navigation and notification features.
Supermarket Nutritionists’ Perspectives, Views, and Experiences on Affordability Interventions to Support Healthier and More Environmentally Sustainable Food Purchasing in UK Retail Settings
Authors: Stone Rebecca Ann , Brown Adrian , Douglas Flora , Greatwood Hannah , Griffiths Claire , Hunter Emma , Johnstone Alexandra , Lonnie Marta , Morris Michelle , Skeggs Hannah , Hardman Charlotte
Published: January 2025

Background: Food insecurity (lack of reliable access to affordable and nutritious food) is a major concern in high-income countries because it increases the risk of poor nutrition, obesity and associated adverse health outcomes. Healthier diets are often also more environmentally sustainable (hereafter; sustainable), an important factor in reducing climate change. Practice-based interventions are therefore urgently needed to support people living with food insecurity and obesity to access and afford healthier and sustainable foods. Supermarkets are a key area for intervention, as purchasing can be an antecedent to consumption. However, the retailers’ perspectives on the feasibility of implementing affordability interventions is often overlooked and under-researched. Therefore, this study explored the perspectives, views, and experiences of major UK supermarket senior nutritionists on the acceptability and feasibility of using affordability interventions for healthier and more sustainable food in the supermarket.Methods: We recruited seven UK senior supermarket nutritionists who represented 85% of the UK grocery market share. We used semi-structured interviews and analysed the data using a reflective thematic analysis approach.Results: Supermarket nutritionists perceived that their business did prioritise health and environmental sustainability for customers. However, there were several challenges encountered when trying to promote healthier and more sustainable food in the supermarket environment, including profitability concerns, unpredictability of intervention outcomes, control over own-brand products, perceived intention-behaviour gap, and a belief that they are already implementing affordability interventions. Differences in how supermarkets approach the evaluation of interventions also emerged, as well as a willingness to collaborate with academics and other retailers to optimise the evaluation of interventions. Lastly, supermarket nutritionists raised the need for an operationalised definition for sustainable food products.Conclusions: Affordability interventions to support customers to purchase healthier and more sustainable food require supermarkets to consider multiple challenges. Findings highlight the need for upstream intervention that mandates and facilitates multi-lever approaches to health and sustainability without compromising commercial viability, along with practice-based approaches to implementation and evaluation.
Overconfidence in ability to discern cancer misinformation: A conceptual replication and extension
Authors: Lyons Benjamin , King Andy J. , Kaphingst Kimberly
Published: January 2025

This study conducts a conceptual replication and extension of prior research on overconfidence in discerning political misinformation, shifting focusing to health. Using data from a nationally representative survey of American adults linked to web-browsing records (N = 593), we investigated the prevalence and correlates of overconfidence in this domain. Consistent with earlier findings, overconfidence was most pronounced among low-performing individuals, replicating the ``Dunning-Kruger Effect.'' However, decomposition analyses revealed that the associations between overconfidence and behavioral correlates --- exposure to low-credibility health websites and belief in cancer-related misinformation --- are primarily accounted for by deficits in actual discernment ability rather than a lack of metacognitive insight. This replication highlights the robustness of the link between poor discernment and behavioral outcomes across domains. These results highlight the need for interventions that improve evaluation skills or address underlying dispositional factors, such as distrust in science and conspiracist worldviews.
The Influence of Danmaku Quantity on Video Time Estimation An Eye-Tracking Study on Cognitive Load and Moderating Factors
Authors: Bao Jiayu , Shi Xuzhen , Deng Yiran , Ju Yuanyuan , Yang Zeyang
Published: January 2025

Danmaku interaction, an innovative method of engaging with online videos, has rapidly gained popularity. However, research on how danmaku (user-generated comments overlaid on videos) affects cognitive processes, such as attention and time perception, remains limited. This study investigated how the quantity of danmaku, as a factor of intrinsic cognitive load, influences the accuracy of video time estimation. Additionally, within the framework of cognitive load theory, this study explored how flow and addiction levels moderate the effect of effective cognitive load, as measured by actual fixations on danmaku, on time estimation. Findings show that an increase in danmaku quantity decreases the accuracy of time estimation, particularly in high-density danmaku videos, likely due to elevated intrinsic cognitive load. Moreover, flow and addiction levels were identified as key moderators, amplifying or dampening the relationship between effective cognitive load and time estimation. Utilizing eye-tracking technology, we uncovered the mechanisms underlying time estimation in danmaku videos, providing empirical evidence of how danmaku affects attention allocation, time perception, and cognitive load. These results have practical implications for video platform design, content creation, and advertising strategies, contributing to the development of a healthier online environment. Future research could expand on these findings by examining a broader range of video types and contexts to further understand the influence of intrinsic cognitive load on time estimation.
The Potential Magic Bullets: Towards A Triadic Approach to Adolescent Reproductive Health
Authors: Abimbola Ridwaanullah Idowu
Published: January 2025

Youth sexual and reproductive health discourse has undergone different phases over its long history and has been subjected to various approaches and interventions. Unfortunately, adolescent reproductive well-being remains a thorn in the flesh. This paper problematises the predominant approach to youth sexual health, which draws on a medical conception of well-being and relies on the principles of biomedical ethics as its normative fundament. It argues that the medical model is reductive, wanting and against the spirit of global bioethics. Furthermore, it contends that this approach undermines the religio-cultural sensibilities of different people. Consequent to the limitations of the medical model, this paper pushes for a thick, three-pronged approach that ensures the comprehensive medical conception of well-being without jettisoning the consequential voices of religious morality and cultural ethics. Keywords: Youth, adolescent, sexuality, sexual and reproductive health, morality, applied ethics, global bioethics.
Emotional Blunting and Time Estimation in Depression
Authors: Mura Francesca , Catrambone Vincenzo , Valenza Gaetano , van Wassenhove Virginie , Mioni Giovanna , Gentili Claudio
Published: January 2025

Various cognitive and emotional factors shape our perception of time. Notably, individuals experiencing depressive symptoms often report changes in their time perception, characterized by a phenomenon termed depressive time dilation - a subjective slowing of temporal flow. However, research on this topic yields conflicting and inconclusive findings, leaving the mechanisms behind altered time perception in depression largely unknown. This study aims to explore the neural dynamics underlying the influence of emotional experiences on time perception in relation to depressive symptomatology. 120 university students participated in a retrospective time estimation task while watching either sad or neutral emotion-eliciting videos. Moreover, participants' electroencephalographic (EEG) activity was recorded for the whole duration of the experiment by means of a high-density EEG cap. The severity of depressive symptoms was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire 9. Our findings revealed notable differences between individuals with depressive symptoms and healthy controls. Specifically, the emotional modulation influenced time estimations exclusively in healthy controls. Moreover, individuals with depression exhibited a significant relation between beta band power and retrospective time estimations, specifically after watching the neutral video. These results suggest that cognitive processes related to depression may disrupt the link between emotions and time perception. Overall, our study contributes to a deeper understanding of the interplay between emotional experience, cognitive processes, and time perception in individuals with depressive symptoms.
The influence of voluntary actions on temporal preparation to visual stimuli
Authors: Nobre Alexandre de Pontes , Colombo Gabriel Paris , Claessens Peter Maurice Erna , Cravo Andre Mascioli
Published: January 2025

Humans and non-human animals can anticipate future events to optimize behavior. However, environments are shaped by both externally and voluntarily initiated events. This study examined how voluntary actions influence temporal preparation for visual stimuli. Across four experiments, we compared reaction times (RTs) using variable and constant foreperiod (FP) paradigms. In each experiment, the target stimuli were triggered by voluntary actions or externally, with FPs ranging from 0.6 to 2.8 seconds. Participants performed a go/no-go task (Experiment 1) or an orientation discrimination task (Experiments 2–4). We observed slower RTs for action-triggered stimuli than external stimuli, particularly at shorter FPs, with this effect diminishing as the FPs lengthened. This pattern was observed only in variable FP paradigms, indicating an interaction of voluntary actions and FP variability. In contrast, the constant FP paradigms did not show significant differences. These findings suggest that voluntary actions influence temporal preparation under temporal uncertainty. We discuss these results in light of current theories of temporal preparation, proposing new perspectives on the role of voluntary actions in shaping anticipatory behavior.
Functional connectivity fingerprints of emerging reading skill in the first months of schooling
Authors: Marks Rebecca A. , Bouhali Florence , Sun Xin , Caballero Jocelyn N , Kepinska Olga , Uchikoshi Yuuko , Beltz Adriene M. , Kovelman Ioulia , Hoeft Fumiko
Published: January 2025

The transition from pre-reading to early word reading skill in early childhood is a time of profound developmental change. To understand changes in brain wiring associated with reading development, this study examined individual differences in functional connectivity of the reading network at the start of formal literacy instruction. Sixty-six kindergarteners (ages 5-6) completed a visual word processing task during functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Based on standardized literacy assessments, participants were characterized as Pre-Readers (alphabetic knowledge but unable to read words) or Beginning Readers (some word reading ability). We compared patterns of task-based functional connectivity between children at different stages of literacy development using confirmatory subgroup Group Iterative Multilevel Model Estimation (cs-GIMME). cs-GIMME is a data-driven method that estimates directed, time-indexed, and individualized network connections between a priori regions of interest. Pre- and Beginning Readers did not differ in overall network complexity (number of functional connections between regions of interest). However, distinct periods of reading development corresponded to differences in network centrality, defined as the proportion of network connections involving specific regions of interest. Specifically, Pre-Readers had more distributed connections and greater within-right hemisphere connectivity. Beginning Readers demonstrated more symmetrical network organization, and greater centrality of the Visual Word Form Area and other left hemisphere language hubs. Increased reading skill was associated with increased left lateralization, potentially reflecting more mature networks and greater print processing efficiency. These findings provide novel insights into child brain development during the first year of formal schooling by revealing links between emerging literacy skills and functional neural connectivity.
Spontaneous Occurrence of Division of Labor during Internship
Authors: Iha Ryushin
Published: January 2025

In the current study, an online scenario experiment was conducted with residents in the United Kingdom to examine how the difference in the mortality rates of the occupations in which participants took part is related to the division of labor that occurs between men and women when they participate in a virtual internship and form a pair with someone of the opposite sex. As a result of the analysis using analysis of covariance, it was found that men tend to voluntarily bear more work than women. Furthermore, while there was no difference in the amount of work chosen between men and women assigned to low-risk occupations, when they were assigned to a high-risk occupation, men tended to voluntarily bear more work than women. Although there was no difference in the amount of work men chose depending on the assigned occupation, women assigned to high-risk occupations chose a smaller amount of work compared to women assigned to low-risk occupations. Therefore, it was concluded that what caused the division of labor between men and women in the current study was not men’s risk-taking, but rather women’s risk avoidance.