bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Forecasting of short-term power demands in Polish Power System using ensemble of LSTM networks
Authors: Ciechulski Tomasz
Published: February 2025

The article presents and discusses the results of the research of forecasting power demands in Polish Power System with time horizon of one hour ahead in conditions of limited availability of forecasting model input data, covering only three months. The prediction was carried out using deep neural networks - LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory) connected to an ensemble. The performance of the ensemble is much more efficient than individual networks working separately. The numerical experiments were conducted using MATLAB computing environment. The accuracy of the predictions was estimated using such statistical measures as MAPE, MAE, RMSE, Pearson correlation coefficient R.
Comparison of annual electrical energy losses of conventional and superconductive transformers in power lines
Authors: Wajda Józef
Published: February 2025

The aim of the work is to compare performance and annual results losses of electrical energy lost by transformers superconducting and conventional. The efficiency has been calculated both  transformers installed in the power plant at changing load.  The example used superconducting transformer with 2G0 winding. Obtained the results show 80% less energy loss per year compared to transformers with copper windings.
Application of Curvelet Transform and PLC Controllers in Automation as Elements of Ensuring High-Quality Control of an Industrial Gas Burner
Authors: Łukasik Zbigniew , Pietruszczak Danie , Jaśkiewicz Mateusz
Published: February 2025

The paper describes and proposes a multidimensional curvelet transformation for flame image analysis and describes the use of a PLC controller in an original program for controlling an industrial gas burner mounted on metallurgical furnaces for burning metal molds. Both the use of the curvelet transform and automation using PLC controllers for controlling the gas burner are elements that ensure the accuracy and safety of the entire industrial process.
Visual metonymy of boy parts in Krzysztof Kieślowski’s “Three colours: Blue” (1993), A pilot study
Authors: Karasová Lucia
Published: February 2025

The study investigates the role of cognitive tools of PART–FOR–WHOLE or SOURCE–IN–TARGET conceptual metonymy and image schemas inherent in framing in highlighting characters’ inner states, emotions, intentions and actions. The study analyses each shot containing a close-up/extreme close-up of a body part in Krzysztof Kieślowski's "Three Colours: Blue" (1993). It further validates research conducted by cognitive film linguists like Coëgnarts (2019a, 2019b), and Coëgnarts & Kravanja (2016a, 2016b, 2016c) who claim that framing techniques elicit image schemas that shape the viewer's perception of the onscreen reality. It is argued that conceptual metonymy is employed to highlight characters’ mental states and emotions through body parts and their actions to enable the viewer to identify with the characters’ inner states, which the analysis offered confirms.
Selected road safety aspects in special vehicles
Authors: Simiński Przemysław , Leszczyński Robert
Published: February 2025

The article presents analyses in the field of safety of utility and military vehicles, which are crucial for human life and health. It discusses the issues of active safety, aimed at accident prevention, and passive safety, minimizing the effects of incidents. It presents technical solutions used to ensure the safety of the crew and other road users, such as: driving stability control systems, blind spot monitoring systems, airbags, body reinforcement. It emphasizes the importance of continuous technology development to improve vehicle safety. It draws attention to the need to protect not only vehicle passengers, but also pedestrians. The article shows that despite advances in safety, there is still room for improvement and a need to implement new solutions.
Pragmatics of Eco-compassion in Angelic Speech Therapy: An Effective Communication Strategy for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
Authors: P. Angelicdolly , Sanjaya Ridwan , Wibhowo Christin , Soetomo Greg. , Adiseputra Nicholaus , Murniati Cecilia Titiek , Dukut Ekawati Marhaenny
Published: February 2025

Misunderstanding and misperception in communication often occur due to listeners’ failure to grasp the accurate meaning of a speaker’s utterances. These failures are typically caused by a lack of pragmatic competence in understanding the contexts and conditions of speakers when interacting with listeners in specific situations. An example of communication failure is seen with individuals experiencing serious mental illness (ISMI). Communicating and interacting with ISMI is challenging due to their communication disorders. Their speech and behavior are often impacted by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized talk and abnormal thought processes. This study aimed to explore effective communication strategy to deal with ISMI. The case study involved 3 (three) ISMI who met the eligibility criteria. An inductive qualitative method employing participant observation and documentary analysis was used. Data collection included primary, secondary and tertiary sources, which were triangulated with in-depth interviews with their families. Data analysis was conducted through thematic coding, which revealed that pragmatic competence (80%), Compassionate Psychiatric Care (CPC; 15%) and ecological conduciveness (5%) are key factors in improving communication fluency with ISMI. This article concludes that the speech therapy method developed by Angelicdolly, which combines pragmatic principles with compassion for the ecological conduciveness of ISMI is an effective strategy for enhancing communication with these individuals.
Integrating Sensory-Symbolic Aesthetics into Green Roofs Design to Foster Social Engagement and a Culture of Environmental Love
Authors: Graciela Cindy Fiolita , Sanjaya Ridwan - , Widjaja Robert Rianto
Published: February 2025

A culture of environmental love is needed to deal with the ecological crisis. In creating a culture of love for the environment, ecological behavior is needed. Green roofs are one space to create this culture. The case study chosen is PVJ Sky Garden, Bandung which uses symbolic sensory aesthetics to encourage ecological behavior in local communities. The theory used to measure social aspects to encourage ecological behavior is Nguyen Dang's (2022) social impact framework which has 7 points. These points are: 1) social wellbeing, 2) economy, 3) sustainable development, 4) mood state, 5) collective identity, 6) place identity, and 7) physical benefits. The research method used is qualitative research using in-depth interviews, observations and questionnaires to mall visitors. The result of this research is a symbolic-sensory aesthetic model that influences social aspects to encourage ecological behavior to become a culture of environmental love. The social impact framework points of sustainable development are the most dominant, followed by economic points and place identity. These 3 points have an important role in encouraging ecological behavior to create a culture of environmental love in the local community at PVJ Sky Garden
Exploring Moral Values: Readers’ Responses to the Holocaust in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Authors: Rahmatika Tiara Alifia , Datau Rizal Octofianto , Rosyidah Usma Nur Dian
Published: February 2025

The Holocaust is one of the dark events in history that must be remembered. There are many works in contemporary culture or even literature that apply the Holocaust theme. Unfortunately, these works make the sensitive part of this dark history deviate from the truth, which is crucial for the generation who learn about the Holocaust. Therefore, this research examined a novel with a holocaust theme titled The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne. This novel is one of the novels that has become a reference for many people who want to know about the Holocaust and has even been used as learning material for young students yet received many harsh criticisms such as historical inaccuracy even though this novel is considered historical fiction. Thus, it is necessary to study this novel further in order not to mislead the readers. This research will examine readers' reviews on the GoodReads online platform. Because now is the digital era, many people are doing online reading activities and writing reviews on this platform. Analyzing reader reviews also determines the quality of the novel itself. This research will also use the transactional reader response theory by Louise Rosenblatt. Therefore, it shows how changes in meaning occur between the text and the reader's perception.
Study of Incongruence in the Implementation of Language Policy from Pancasila Perspective
Authors: Azizah Dinar Martia
Published: February 2025

The goal of this study is to describe the incongruence in the implementation of language policy from Pancasila perspective. This research is a content analysis. The data in this research are in the forms of words, sentences, and pictures. The data collecting technique in this research employs document study. The results of this research show that the incongruity in the implementation of language policy from Pancasila perspective is reflected in various fields, including politics, economics, and social cultural. This happens in numerous cases, including the implementation of international standard education, the elimination of Indonesian language subject at Jakarta International School, the use of English in nation speech, and the elimination of obligation for foreign workers to understand Indonesian language. The implications of this research are the revitalization of Pancasila’s values in the process of policies formulation and implementation both vertically and horizontally and involve makers at the macro, meso and micro. Therefore, recommendations of language policy which are aligned with Pancasila values which can be explored more in further research
Reverse Transfer of Writing Rhetorical Structures by Indonesian EFL Learners
Authors: Rusfandi Rusfandi
Published: February 2025

The reverse transfer of writing knowledge from L2 to L1 involves reusing and reshaping prior knowledge. However, research on this issue generally focuses on the former rather than the latter. Further investigation is needed to understand how individual (writing and language proficiency) and social factors (writing audience) interact dynamically during L2 and L1 writing and affect the reverse transfer. This study investigates the potential transfer of rhetorical structures from L2 English to L1 Indonesian as a result of L2 instruction in a tertiary Indonesian EFL context by comparing the presence of argument-counterargument features in the students' L1 and L2 essays. This quantitative study was conducted at a private Indonesian university, involving students from English Education (N=89) and Indonesian Language and Literature (N=100) study programs. The study found evidence of reverse transfer in the use of argument-counterargument structure among third-year English majors deemed to be skillful writers. However, the occurrence of it is not automatic, mediated by factors such as the writer’s writing proficiency, L2 proficiency, and perceived audience expectation. This finding shows that the reverse transfer of writing knowledge is dynamic and influenced by both the student’s writing ability development and L1 and L2 writing traditions.
Semiotic Analysis of Bias Language in Online News: The Case of the Indonesian Teacher Marketplace Policy
Authors: Khumaira Gata , Fajrina Dian , Yusuf Yunisrina Qismullah
Published: February 2025

News discourse is often regarded as an objective and formal form of discourse. However, the definition of news is rather elusive. News must be something extraordinary and captivating enough to attract public attention. This research discusses a semiotic analysis of online news, specifically on Beritasatu.com, concerning the new policy for teachers in Indonesia, known as the Teacher Marketplace, proposed by the Minister of Education, Nadiem Makarim. This policy, an online database of teachers that allows schools to immediately choose available teachers, was perceived as an insult to the teaching profession. Consequently, social media platforms such as online news pages, TikTok, Instagram, and others saw online demonstrations suggesting that the government is demeaning teachers by ‘selling’ them in an online database. This research focuses on the headlines, lexical choices, language use, typography, and photography in 15 news articles related to the Teacher Marketplace on Beritasatu.com. Using the interactive model analysis to analyze the data, the results revealed 15 harsh headlines, 27 harsh lexical choices, 18 instances of unpleasant language, 10 satirical photographs, and standard typography across the online news. These findings highlight the need for news readers to be more aware of harsh language in certain online news platforms.
Research notes and Documents collected by the late Prodyot Mukherjee, compiled by Arun Ghosh with editorial assistance from Sobhanlal Dutta Gupta, Indrani Ray, Occasional Paper No. 13, Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta, 1977.
Authors: Agüero Celma
Published: February 2025

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El fomento de la petroquímica en Qatar permite a la pequeña compañía francesa CdF-Chimie convertirse en una empresa multinacional a bajo costo
Authors: El-Zaim Issam
Published: February 2025

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Thomas C. Smith, Nakahara. Family Farming and Population in a Japanese Village, 1717-1830.
Authors: Tanaka Michiko
Published: February 2025

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Use of Mixtures of Shredded Face Masks and Fine Soils in Layers of Flexible Pavements
Authors: Zapata Ferrero Ignacio , Rivera José Julián , Battista Nicolás
Published: February 2025

In recent years, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a disproportionate increase in the use of face masks by the general population, which generates that a residue that was previously almost exclusively pathogenic, starts to present a predominant component in terms of the residential area. The latter leads to the generation of an environmental threat if solutions are not adopted regarding their recycling. One of these solutions may be to dispose of this residue in pavement structures, given the potential structural contribution that the textile that constitutes them may present.
Given this, the LEMaC Centro de Investigaciones Viales UTN FRLP-CIC PBA (Argentina) analyzes the existing antecedents, concluding that the field of application in fine soils has not yet been explored. To cover this, a pre-feasibility study for the use of these shredded wastes mixed with fine soils in subbase layers and improved subgrade is being developed.
The study allows obtaining good preliminary results from the mechanical point of view, mainly with the California Bearing Ratio test, which are complemented with an analysis regarding the environmental implications, the available shredding forms, and the materialization on site. All these aspects are covered in this article.
As conclusions, it can be pointed out that the optimal content can be between 1.5% and 2.0% of face masks in weight above 100% of dry soil weight, which would translate into more than 1,000,000 face masks per lane for every 100 m of a treated layer.
Dining Preferences of Mall-Goers in Bohol
Authors: Cabig Hersheylou
Published: February 2025

The study is to assess the level of preference in dining establishments of mall-goers in Bohol. Specifically, the study sought to answer the respondent’s profile in terms of the age, gender, nationality and income. Moreover, the perceived level of preference of mall-goers and problems encountered during their dining experience, the significant relationship and difference between their profiles and level of preference were assessed. In the views thereof, the study would propose a program to retain customer satisfaction and loyalty in the service offered by establishment.
This study utilized descriptive-correlational method of research using a survey questionnaire to determine the level of preference of customer in dining establishments. The sample size was 50 mall-goers using purposive sampling. The locale of the survey was in Tagbilaran City as a hub of commerce and lone city of the province of Bohol where we can find the Island City Mall. The survey used a researcher made survey questionnaire which was composed of three parts: profile, level of preference of mall-goers in terms of food variation and taste, service personnel, price and ambience based on the Likert rating scale. Treatment of data were done using frequency count and per cent distribution; weighted mean and ranking; regression; and one-way ANOVA.
                Results showed that most of the respondents were young adults with ages below 20 years old, mostly were females and Asian with below P10, 000.00 income. Furthermore, it showed that customers have problems with the staffs because of their slow and not good service. This amplified the hypothesis that there is a significant relationship between the respondent’s profiles in terms of age, gender, and nationality with their level of preference, and there is a significant difference between the respondent’s profile in terms of income and their level of preference. It was concluded that respondents highly preferred all of the attributes in a dining establishment in terms of food variation and taste, service personnel, price, and ambience. Finally, with the findings of the study, it was recommended that management should conduct seminars and trainings for job enrichment, motivational patterns and goal consciousness for food and drink provision.
A New Analytical of the Homotopy Analysis Method for Solving Singular Two-Point BVPs
Authors: Ali Mkharraib Haider
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we will introduce a new adjustment of the homotopy analysis method (HAM) to obtain approximate or accurate solutions to problems BVPs. The results showed that this proposed amendment is very effective compared to the basic homotopy analysis method (HAM), where in most cases solutions are accurate in the first iteration. Some examples will be given to illustrate the suggested method.
Infância e paideía na Atenas Clássica
Authors: Lessa Fabio de Souza
Published: February 2025

Neste artigo propomos refletir sobre a infância e a paideía na sociedade ateniense do período clássico (séculos V e IV a.C.). Partiremos da dificuldade da demarcação e conceitualização da faixa etária infantil entre os gregos e da sua visão social negativa para entender a importância das crianças em Atenas, para além da perpetuação do grupo doméstico e da pólis, pensando nas suas relações de afeto familiar e na sua socialização, através dos jogos e das brincadeiras infantis. As imagens atenienses pintadas em suporte cerâmico serão a documentação essencial para o presente estudo.
Trazando los haplogrupos alóctonos de Perú a través de los marcadores de ADN uniparentales
Authors: Sandoval José R. , Danós Pierina , Santos Fabrício R. , Fujita Ricardo
Published: February 2025

Es conocido que las actuales poblaciones peruanas son el resultado de la contribución de los bagajes genéticos, fundamentalmente de América, Eurasia y África. Asimismo, que el mestizaje inicialmente se dio generalmente entre el varón europeo y la mujer autóctona peruana. Sin embargo, hay pocos estudios relacionados al estudio genético de los haplogrupos alóctonos. Así, usando la combinación de SNPs y STRs del cromosoma Y (herencia patrilineal), el presente estudio traza la inmigración masculina alóctona del periodo poscolombino, y desvela que ese componente constituye cerca del 23% de la población peruana. De esta proporción, se observa que la mayor contribución realizada es por parte del haplogrupo R1b (frecuente en la península ibérica y a lo largo de Europa occidental), seguida de E1b1b (frecuente en norte de África y el Mediterráneo). Igualmente, hay una contribución de otros haplogrupos, aunque en pequeñas proporciones. Nuestros resultados corroboran que la contribución paterna alóctona en el acervo genético peruano es principalmente de las poblaciones europeas y africanas. Por su parte, a través de la secuenciación de la región control del ADN mitocondrial, los datos muestran que en las poblaciones peruanas hay una baja frecuencia de distintos haplogrupos maternos alóctonos (~ 3%) en comparación a la mayor parte del legado prehispánico.
Pengaruh Metode Preview Question Read Reflect Recite Review terhadap Keterampilan Membaca Pemahaman Siswa Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Utari Manis , Zulfahita Zulfahita , Sumarli Sumarli
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perbedaan keterampilan membaca pemahaman siswa kelas lima madrasah ibtidaiyah antara kelas yang menerapkan metode Preview Question Read reflect Recite Review (PQ4R) dan kelas yang menggunakan metode ekspositori konvensional, mengukur sejauh mana pengaruh metode PQ4R terhadap keterampilan membaca pemahaman siswa, serta menjelaskan peningkatan keterampilan membaca pemahaman siswa setelah penerapan metode PQ4R. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode eksperimen semu yang dilaksanakan di madrasah ibtidaiyah Unggulan Ushuluddin Singkawang dengan populasi seluruh siswa kelas lima sebanyak 127 siswa. Sampel terdiri atas 30 siswa kelas lima A sebagai kelas eksperimen dan 35 siswa kelas lima B sebagai kelas kontrol. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan lembar soal keterampilan membaca pemahaman, sedangkan teknik analisis data meliputi uji-t, effect size, dan N-Gain. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan signifikan dalam keterampilan membaca pemahaman antara kelas eksperimen dan kontrol dengan nilai t-hitung 3,6856 > t-tabel 1,9983. Pengaruh metode PQ4R terhadap keterampilan membaca pemahaman sangat tinggi dengan nilai effect size 0,99, yang terlihat dari rata-rata nilai siswa di kelas eksperimen sebesar 74,53 dibandingkan dengan kelas kontrol sebesar 61,37. Perbedaan perlakuan ini menjadi faktor utama yang memengaruhi hasil pada kedua kelas. Selain itu, keterampilan membaca pemahaman siswa setelah penerapan metode PQ4R mengalami peningkatan dengan indeks N-Gain sebesar 0,48, yang berada dalam kategori sedang (0,3 < N-Gain < 0,7). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode PQ4R berpengaruh positif terhadap peningkatan keterampilan membaca pemahaman siswa kelas lima madrasah ibtidaiyah.
Assessing the impact of climatic factors on the trade performance of South African maize commodity
Authors: Dube Buhlebemvelo , Khulu Nokuthula , Mokoena Lesedi , Molepo Solly , Moswane Lucas , Kau Joseph
Published: February 2025

The maize commodity is of strategic significance to the South African economy as it is a stable commodity and therefore a key factor for food security. In recent times climate change has impacted on the productivity of this commodity and this has impacted trade negatively. This paper explores the intricate relationship between climatic factors and trade performance for the South African maize. Secondary annual time series data spanning 2001 to 2023, was sourced from an abstract from Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and World Bank’s Climate Change Knowledge Portal. Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) cointegration technique was used as an empirical model to assess the long-term and short-term relationships between explanatory variables and the dependent variable. Results of the ARDL model show that, average annual rainfall (β = 2.184, p = 0.056), fertilizer consumption (β = 1.919, p = 0.036), gross value of production (β = 1.279 , p = 0.006) and average annual surface temperature (β = −0.650, p = 0.991) and change in temperature for previous years, (β = −0.650, p = 0.991) and the effects towards coefficient change for export volumes, (β = 0.669, p = 0.0007). In overall, as a recommendation, South African policymakers should consider these findings when developing strategies to mitigate the impacts of some of these climatic factors and implementing adaptive strategies for maize producers.
Issues and Challenges of Regional Integration in South Asia
Authors: Muslim Khan
Published: February 2025

The regional integration and major challenges of the South Asian region are examined through interstate relationships and major conflicts of the region are also described in order to comprehend the core factors which keep regional integration on the back seat. Moreover, the internal political dynamics of member States and Global political dynamics which affect the integration of SAARC are also to be taken into consideration. For instance, the Kashmir issue, trust deficit, Indian supremacy, people-to-people contact, and international factors are the core hurdles in the region while the Kashmir issue surpasses the rest of the factors hence it needs to be addressed on a priority basis. The main aim of the study is to analyze the challenges of the region in order to comprehend the midway through which regional integration can be made practical. For that purpose, data has been taken from secondary sources in order to comprehend the concept. Additionally, a question is addressed why the regional states are unable to cooperate with one another to provide a balance life stander to every individual? In the end, possible and applicable measures are to be presented for regional integration.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative and its Implications for South Asian Region
Authors: Rashid Dr. Sawaira , Majeed Dr. Gulshan , Dr. Muhammad Ikram
Published: February 2025

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a significant infrastructure and economic development initiative that aims to connect Asia, Europe, and Africa through a network of infrastructure projects. The BRI has implications for the South Asian region, as several South Asian countries are participating in the initiative. This paper provides an overview of the BRI, its goals, and its potential implications for the South Asian region. The paper examines the BRI's impact on the South Asian region in several areas, including trade, investment, energy, and connectivity. The BRI has the potential to increase trade and investment flows between China and South Asia, which could benefit the region's economies. However, it also raises concerns about the potential for increased Chinese influence in the region, as well as the risk of debt traps for participating countries. The paper also explores the BRI's implications for regional connectivity and energy security. The BRI's infrastructure projects could improve connectivity in the region, but they could also exacerbate existing geopolitical tensions, particularly between India and China. Additionally, the BRI's energy projects could help address the region's energy needs, but they could also increase reliance on China for energy resources. Overall, the BRI has significant implications for the South Asian region, and its impact will depend on how it is implemented and how participating countries manage the risks associated with the initiative.
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue: India’s Strategic Ambiguities in the Indo-Pacific Region
Authors: Rafique Dr Sadia , Shah Ahsan
Published: February 2025

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD) involving Australia, India, Japan, and the United States of America began in 2017 following a decade-long gap, with the objective of ensuring a liberal Indo-Pacific area. These prolonged constraints temporarily harmed Quadrilateral cooperation, but they are not permanent due to the four countries' shared interests in preserving a regional balance of influence, access to the seas, a free economic order based on laws, combating political debt trapping, and reining in China’s assertiveness to claim territories. China's new leadership has been more aggressive and stronger, actively promoting its interests in South China and East China seas and also developing the BRI in order to display hegemonic ambitions. On the other hand, the QUAD States have already responded to China's growing aggressiveness by strengthening their collaboration in a variety of sectors, therefore multiplying the Allied States' capabilities. Despite the enormous harm caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, which presented a serious threat to the member states' economic development, coordination is likely to continue in order to fulfil common goals. The study discusses QUAD's response as well as India's strategic uncertainties in the Indian Ocean owing to China's growing influence in the blue waters. Due to the differing analyses of the threats faced by China, the paper reflects the view that India plays a critical role in the dialogue between the four countries. However, this does not prevent the QUAD Alliance from cooperating more closely on standards, strategic communications, economic policies, and military cooperation in order to preserve the democratic order that has benefited all of them.
China-Afghanistan Relations: Implications for China in the Post-US Military Exit from Afghanistan
Authors: Siddiqui Dr Azhar Javed , Sahima Naureen
Published: February 2025

The post-US military exit from Afghanistan has produced a new opening for Chineseengagement in Afghanistan. Two aspects, security concerns and economic opportunities to thiseffect, are significant and will determine the contours of paradigm that will guide China’s newengagement in Afghanistan. Two things will determine the stability in the region: China’sassessment of the implications and policy response to fill in the vacuum, and, secondly, howChina balances its security apprehensions with economic openings. Otherwise, chaos mightspell not only in its western border but the region in its backyard might slide to chaos and willenhance Chinese security concerns. The purpose of the research is to evaluate the nature ofsecurity concerns and their impact on Beijing’s economic interests. ‘Great Cohesive Power’framework has been employed to explain China’s New Neighborhood Diplomacy that is aimedby Beijing to balance between security concerns and economic interests.
Lost in the Translation: Punjabi Identity and Language in Pakistan
Authors: Sarfraz Ahmed Rabia Sarfraz
Published: February 2025

Punjabi identity in Pakistan is primarily motivated by the language. The discussion around thePunjabi language or identity has received criticism in the contemporary political milieu ofPakistan compared to other ethnic identity politics. Many leftists render the debate arounddiminishing Punjabi identity and language as an insignificant question because Punjabisconstitute majority. Despite numerical dominance, Punjabi usage and vernacular are waningcompared to Eastern Punjab. These developments are demoted with Punjabi identity assecondary to supporting perceived threats to the federation since Fall of Dhaka and Punjabielites' preference for Urdu. Regardless of the profound historical and cultural richness of thePunjabi culture and language, as evidenced by literary contributions and vast historicaldemographic, their cultural identity is paradoxically relegated to mockery and jest.
Mental Well-being and Life Satisfaction as the Outcomes of Life Orientation and Resilience among University Students
Authors: Saleh Fatima , Chattha Ali Haider , Salma Hasan Syeda
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to investigate into how life orientation and  resilience affect university students' sense of life satisfaction and mental health. It was hypothesized that the correlation between life orientation, resilience, mental health, and life satisfaction would be statistically significant. It was also hypothesized that resilience and life orientation would be significant predictors of life satisfaction and mental-wellbeing, and mental well-being and life satisfaction would have significant differences in terms of gender. The study's sample (N=300) was drawn from university students. Purposive sampling was employed to choose all participants, with age ranging from 18 to 29 years. The Life Orientation Scale (1994) developed by Scheier, the Resilience Scale (NMRQ) developed by McBride (2020), the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (2006), and the Life Satisfaction Scale (SWLS) developed by Deiner (1985) were used to assess university the study variables. The current study showed that life satisfaction, resilience, life orientation, and mental well-being are all significantly positively correlated. The results also revealed that resilience and life orientation strongly predict the mental health of university students. Life orientation was found to be a significant predictor of university students' life satisfaction. Male university students scored higher than female university students in terms of mental health and life satisfaction.
Zdrowa ciemność
Authors: Kotarba Andrzej Z.
Published: February 2025

Bierzesz do ręki receptę. Ale zamiast listy medykamentów widzisz zalecenie: „Mrok – zażywać przez mniej więcej osiem godzin na dobę, nocą”. To nie żart, nasze zdrowie zależy w ogromnej mierze od tego, w jakich warunkach śpimy, a tu kluczowe znaczenie ma ciemność.
Georgia Południowa – raj odzyskany?
Authors: Majewski Wojciech , Pawłowska Joanna , Szczuciński Witold
Published: February 2025

Izolowane wyspy to naturalne laboratoria przyrody, gdzie jak na dłoni są widoczne zarówno zagrożenia, jak i pozytywne efekty wpływu człowieka na środowisko.
Czyjego głosu brakuje w debacieo zdrowiu?
Authors: Charko Anna , Statkiewicz Robert
Published: February 2025

Pacjenci żyjący z chorobami na co dzień są ekspertami swojego stanu i ich głos musi wybrzmieć. Chodzi nie tylko o leczenie, lecz także o codzienne wyzwania, z którymi muszą się mierzyć.
Mikrobiota – pasażerna gapę
Authors: Jagielska Elżbieta , Sabała Izabela
Published: February 2025

Mikroorganizmy na naszej skórze tworzą swoje mikroświaty, żyjąc z nami w symbiozie.
Wszędobylskie neutrony
Authors: Silarski Michał
Published: February 2025

W wykrywaniu toksycznych substancji zatopionych w głębinach mórz mogą pomóc urządzenia do szybkiej ich identyfikacji oparte na neutronowych technikach aktywacyjnych.
Inteligentne polimery
Authors: Kowalczuk Agnieszka , Utrata-Wesołek Alicja , Trzebicka Barbara
Published: February 2025

Polski zespół naukowców opracował inteligentne biomateriały, które mogą być stosowane w leczeniu ran oparzeniowych.
Na razie jestem zdrowy…
Authors: Chodkowska Anita
Published: February 2025

Archiwalne materiały zebrane przez Aleksandra Kamińskiego pokazujące powojenne losy żołnierzy batalionu „Zośka”.
Korzyści płynące z wielojęzyczności
Authors: Becker Anna
Published: February 2025

Najnowsze badania pokazują, że docenianie wielojęzycznego pochodzenia uczniów i studentów zwiększa ich samoocenę, integrację społeczną i sukcesy w nauce.
Whose Voice Is Missing From the Healthcare Debate?
Authors: Charko Anna , Statkiewicz Robert
Published: February 2025

Patients with chronic conditions are experts regarding their own health and should have their voices heard – not just about medical treatment but also about the everyday challenges they face.
Intelligent Polymers
Authors: Kowalczuk Agnieszka , Utrata-Wesołek Alicja , Trzebicka Barbara
Published: February 2025

An interdisciplinary team of Polish scientists has developed innovative “smart” biomaterials to aid in the treatment of painful burn wounds.
In Pursuit of New Viruses
Authors: Pyrć Krzysztof
Published: February 2025

Prof. Krzysztof Pyrć, head of the BSL3+ Virology Laboratory at the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University (MCB UJ), and a member of the Climate Crisis Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences, talks about his work as a virologist and the challenges posed by climate change.
The Microscale War in Our Wastewater
Authors: Ziembińska-Buczyńska Aleksandra
Published: February 2025

Wastewater does not just contain organic pollutants – it often includes traces of pharmaceuticals, such as antibiotics, which can contribute to the occurrence of bacterial antibiotic-resistance.
IN MEMORIAM: DR. IWONA SWEDBORG
Authors: Johansson K. , Brorson H.
Published: February 2025

IN MEMORIAM
Arginine vasopressin, ghrelin, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, and substance P do not appear to be reliable biomarkers of nausea in dogs
Authors: Seger Cameron B. , Muñoz Kirk A. , Adams Laura R. , Kamr Ahmed , Lerche Phillip , Pereira Carolina H. Ricco , Wanstrath Audrey , Toribio Ramiro E.
Published: February 2025

Objective

To determine if ACTH, cortisol, arginine vasopressin (AVP), ghrelin, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA), and substance P (SP) blood biomarkers associated with nausea in humans have similar associations in dogs.

Methods

7 healthy, mixed hound dogs were nausea scored using videotaped observations, and concentrations of ACTH, cortisol, AVP, ghrelin, 5-HIAA, and SP were measured in blood at baseline, after 0.5 mg/kg, IM, morphine administration, and following administration of the treatment drug. Data collection occurred from October 20 through November 24, 2023. Treatments were saline 0.1 mL/kg (S) and propofol 0.5 mg/kg (P1), 1.0 mg/kg (P2), and 1.5 mg/kg (P3) administered IV 20 minutes after morphine administration using a randomized, crossover design with a 7-day washout between treatments.

Results

Nausea scores increased at 5 minutes and over time in all treatments. Adrenocorticotropic hormone concentrations were lower in P2 versus P1, P2 versus S, and P3 versus S at the 50-minute time point. At 50 minutes, cortisol concentrations were lower in P3 versus S, P2 versus S, and P3 versus P1. There were no statistically significant differences in AVP, ghrelin, 5-HIAA, or SP concentrations between treatments or over time.

Conclusions

AVP, ghrelin, 5-HIAA, and SP did not correlate with nausea signs in dogs. Additionally, propofol, at the subhypnotic doses administered, did not significantly decrease signs of nausea.

Clinical Relevance

ACTH and cortisol, but not AVP, ghrelin, 5-HIAA, and SP, concentrations appeared to be associated with signs of nausea in dogs. Propofol was not effective at decreasing signs of nausea at the administered dosages.
Liposomal bupivacaine use is not associated with a higher rate of surgical site infections or multidrug-resistant infections in dogs undergoing anal sacculectomy
Authors: Goldblatt Benjamin H. , Tremolada Giovanni
Published: February 2025

OBJECTIVE

To describe whether infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) is a risk factor for the development of surgical site infection (SSI) in anal sacculectomy (AS) and compare bacterial isolates from SSIs in animals that received LB and those that did not.

METHODS

A medical record review was performed at Colorado State University for dogs undergoing AS between August 2019 and October 2024. Data retrieved included signalment, reason for AS, anesthesia time, additional procedure performed, perioperative and postoperative antibiotic administration, use of LB, development of SSI, and bacterial isolates.

RESULTS

The study population included 105 dogs that underwent a total of 121 ASs. In 18 of 105 cases (17.1%), SSI was noted. For the cases where LB was infiltrated intraoperatively, the rate of SSI was 17.5% (11 of 63). In cases where LB was not used, the rate of SSI was 16.7% (7 of 42). The most common bacterial isolates were Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp. Of the 10 cultures, 8 had resistance profiles and 2 of 8 (25%) were found to have multidrug-resistant bacteria present, with no difference between the groups.

CONCLUSIONS

This study did not show that LB was a significant risk factor for the development of SSI or multidrug-resistant infections.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Incisional infiltration of LB does not seem to be associated with a higher rate of SSI or higher rates of multidrug-resistant infections in dogs undergoing AS.
Comparison of Language Models for English-Latvian Semantic Search
Authors: Kucheravy Artem , Jēkabsons Gints
Published: February 2025

In this study, ten language models are explored and compared in an English-Latvian semantic information retrieval setting, where the indexed collection of documents is written in English while the query documents are written in Latvian. Currently, no similar research has been done regarding the Latvian language. A dataset of 77736 pairs of articles from Latvian and English Wikipedia was created, transformed into embedding vectors, and used for retrieval experiments with brute force search, Hierarchical Navigable Small World method, and Inverted File Indexing method. The LaBSE language model achieved the best performance for short texts and a version of Sentence-BERT and E5-large for long texts.
Educação para a paz
Authors: Pimenta Jussara Santos
Published: February 2025

O texto tem como objetivo compreender como Cecília Meireles se empenhou, a partir do seu trabalho no jornal carioca Diário de Notícias, onde permaneceu de junho de 1930 a janeiro de 1933, para sensibilizar e envolver os seus leitores na obra de reconstrução pedagógica pela paz. A nossa análise tomou como fonte primária os «Comentários» publicados na «Página de Educação», onde a poeta e educadora expõe as suas concepções educacionais, políticas e filosóficas. Segundo ela, ser educador equivalia a ser poeta, para compreender a criança e suas aspirações e possibilitar o nascimento de um novo mundo de paz e de pacificação da natureza combativa por meio de uma convicção profunda, de um gesto voluntário, não uma atitude meramente convencional e decorativa. Para tanto, cabia aos educadores atuar sobre a infância com eficiência e simplicidade a fim de possibilitar a construção de um mundo melhor. O ideal de educação, de acordo com Cecília, deveria ultrapassar os limites estreitos da sala de aula, derrubar as fronteiras entre os países, dissolver os estranhamentos de raça, língua, cultura, religião, pois a escola tem objetivos muito mais amplos que o simples ler, escrever e contar.
IMPLEMENTASI PROBLEM BASED LEARNING BERBANTUAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN INOVATIF UNTUK MENINGKATKAN LITERASI SAINS SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Lina Eva
Published: February 2025

Literasi sains merupakan kemampuan penting untuk memahami konsep ilmiah, berpikir kritis, dan mengambil keputusan berdasarkan bukti. Literasi sains merupakan komponen penting dalam menyongsong pembelajaran abad 21 dan SDG’s. Literasi sains tidak dapat dimunculkan dalam waktu yang singkat, perlu ada upaya untuk menumbuhkan melalui proses pembelajaran. Salah satu metode pembelajaran yang efektif untuk meningkatkan literasi sains adalah pembelajaran berbasis masalah Problem Based Learning (PBL). PBL mendorong siswa untuk aktif dalam proses belajar mengajar, sehingga mereka lebih termotivasi dan terlibat dalam pembelajaran. Media pembelajaran yang menarik dan interaktif juga dapat membantu siswa memahami konsep sains dengan lebih mudah. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain eksperimen pretest-posttest dengan kelompok kontrol. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 20 siswa kelas III SDN Borobudhur 1 dan SD Muhammadiyah Inovatif yang diklasifikasikan menjadi dua kelompok, yaitu kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok control, Kedua SD tersebut diberi perlakuan PBL dengan media pembelajaran inovatif. Jenis penelitian ini adalah eksperimen dengan menggunakan pendekatan kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan skor literasi sains lebih tinggi pada kelompok eksperimen dibanding kelompok kontrol, hal ini dibuktikan uji hipotesis menggunakan Paired Sample T Test dengan hasil signifikasi 0,000 0,05. Peningkatan literasi sains dipengaruhi oleh (1) Implementasi model PBL dengan kelengkapan sintaknya mampu mendorong siswa untuk beraktifitas dan mengobservasi materi dengan baik, sehingga informasi penting dapat dicerna siswa secara bermakna, (2) Penggunaan media inovatif yang melibatkan teknologi terkini yang berkaitan dengan sains dan familier di lingkungan siswa membantu siswa untuk berpikir secara rasional dan scientist untuk membangun konsep materi dari abstrak ke konkret.
Externalities Of The Implementation Of Creative Learning Model In The Independent Learning Curriculum In Public Elementary Schools
Authors: Dewi Dini Aulia , Dewi Happy Indira , Wicaksono Dirgantara
Published: February 2025

The implementation of the creative learning model of the independent learning curriculum at Sawangan 01 State Elementary School is applied starting in grades 1 and 4, the application that is not comprehensive is feared to produce externalities in grades 2, 3, 5, and 6. This study aims to see the externalities of the implementation of the creative learning model of the independent learning curriculum in grade 4 of Sawangan State Elementary School, Depok, West Java. The research method uses a 4-stage phenomenological qualitative method, namely: 1) Determining the problems arising from the implementation of the independent curriculum in grade 4; 2) Studying the creative learning model of the independent curriculum and examining the externalities caused; 3) Collecting data; 4) Analysing and triangulating data. This research resulted in 4 findings, namely: 1) The implementation of the creative learning model of the independent learning curriculum has been implemented starting from grades 1 and 4, then continuing to grades 2, 3, 5, and 6; 2) The creative learning model using project-based learning produces products that are exhibited at market day activities; 3) Grades 2,3,5, and 6, which have not implemented the independent curriculum, participate in the creative learning programme carried out by grade 4, namely market day activities outside the classroom; 4) Market day activities make grade 4 students more creative, dare to show their talents, and learn entrepreneurship early on, it turns out that they spend additional costs and longer learning time for these activities. The conclusion of this study is that the implementation of the creative learning model of the independent learning curriculum in class 4 has no externalities, while the implementation of learning outside the classroom (market day) has positive externalities for classes 2,3,5, and 6, namely increased creativity, talent, and entrepreneurial skills, and negative externalities in the form of additional costs and extended learning time.
Analisis Manajemen Risiko Aset pada Biro Administrasi Akademik dan Kemahasiswaan Universitas Muhammadiyah Sorong
Authors: Rachmadhani Mirga Maulana , Histiarini Aprisa Rian , Kayatun Siti Nur , Wahyudien Mohammad Arief Nur , Ahistasari Asih
Published: February 2025

Pada penelitian ini, peneliti melihat pentingnya manajemen risiko dalam menangani, mengendalikan, dan melindungi aset biro administrasi akademik dan kemahasiswaan (BAAK) dengan melakukan penilaian risiko untuk menggabungkan risiko, menangani risiko, dan meminimalkan risiko yang mungkin terjadi pada BAAK tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi risiko yang terjadi dan menemukan tindakan pengendalian risiko. Ini merupakan topik yang menarik untuk dibahas karena semua bidang bisnis pasti memiliki aset, termasuk di bidang pendidikan dan aset tersebut wajib untuk dijaga. Dengan menggunakan ISO 31010:2019, penelitian ini lebih pada penekanan terhadap proses penilaian risiko. Mulai dari tahap identifikasi risiko sampai pada evaluasi risiko. Hasilnya yakni terdapat 17 risiko yang telah teridentifikasi. Dimana dari ke 17 risiko tersebut 2 diantanya termasuk risiko besar dengan nilai level risiko 25 pada kode risiko A1 (tidak ada nya CCTV di dalam ruangan Biro Administrasi Akademik dan Kemahasiswaan) dan 20 pada kode risiko A5 (printer laser jet ijazah yang tintanya tidak menempel dengan baik), dan 4 diantaranya termasuk risiko kecil dengan nilai level risiko 4 pada kode risiko A3, A7 A11, dan nilai level risiko 3 pada kode risiko A9. Selain itu hasil ini diharapkan memberikan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang risiko yang terkait dengan aset dan memberikan rekomendasi pengendalian risiko untuk mengurangi dampak yang mungkin terjadi.