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Is a Cheesecake a Cake? And Other Unanswerable Questions: How the Right Theory of Vagueness Solves Long-Standing Philosophical Puzzles
Authors:   , Whitnall Harry
Published: December 2024

In this dissertation, I lay out a novel theory of vagueness dubbed ‘partial-determinism,’ according to which vague terms are (who would’ve guessed it) partially determined. This means that the existence of borderline cases and the lack of distinct boundaries that vague terms possess are due to an indeterminacy in the extension of these terms. We don’t bother nailing down precise reference conditions for all our terms because, in general, this would be a complete waste of time. As such, there are cases where there is no fact of the matter as to whether some vague term applies. Given this, if we find ourselves needing to talk about areas that pertain to the indeterminate portions of partially determined terms, we must make sure to sufficiently determine them for whatever our purposes. In other words, we have to make a decision: is this a case where the vague term applies, or is it not? This neatly explains and resolves the sorites paradox as well as the tendency for vague borderline statements to resist truth valuation. Partial-determinism also has wider-reaching consequences beyond just the vagueness literature. Just as there is no fact of the matter as to whether or not statements that involve the indeterminate aspects of vague terms hold, there is also no fact of the matter as to how to answer questions that pertain to the indeterminate aspects of vague terms. This means that when we try to find the complete ‘necessary and sufficient conditions’ for vague but philosophically interesting concepts, we will inevitably end up empty-handed, and not for epistemic reasons, but rather because there was never anything to find. We can, of course, make a decision and precisify the relevant vague terms such that they are sufficiently determined. However, once we do, these questions cease to be very interesting as we will have answered them in the process of making such a decision. I will argue that central discussions within epistemology and metaphysics (among other areas) are vulnerable to dissolution under partial-determinism.
BEYLERBEYİ SARAYI VE SET BAHÇELERİNİN UNESCO DÜNYA MİRAS LİSTESİNE UYGUNLUĞU
Authors: Özcan Eda Nur
Published: December 2024

Geçmişten günümüze gelen ve geleceğe aktarımı bizim sorumluluğumuzda olan ‘‘üstün evrensel değer’’ niteliği taşıyan miraslarımızı tespit edip koruma adına adımlar atmamız gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmada Osmanlı İmparatorluğundan kalan mirasımız Beylerbeyi Sarayı ve Set Bahçelerinin tarihi kültürel peyzaj alanı olarak taşıdığı evrensel değer niteliği incelenmiştir. Döneminin ihtişamlı görkemli bahçelerini içeren, Türkiye’de set bahçeli ve bahçesinde batı etkisi en belirgin olan tek saraydır. Dünya Mirası, kültürel peyzajları açısından kentsel kültürel peyzaj özellikleri göstermektedir. Yapılan kaynak incelemeleri ve toplanan verilerle çalışma alanının set bahçeleri ile UNESCO kriterlerine uygunluğu değerlendirilmiştir. Değerlendirme kapsamında, Dünya Mirası kavramı, Unesco Kriterleri, alanın tarihsel süreci, yapısal özellikleri korunma gereksinimleri ele alınmıştır. Dünya Miras Listesine alınmasının gerekliliği ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır.
Individual License Plates of Vehicles in the Communicative and Cognitive Perspective
Authors: Borysov Oleksii , Vasylieva Olena
Published: December 2024

The article focuses on analyzing personalized license plates issued for vehicles of individuals and legal entities. A made-to-order plate is an official identification of a car or motorcycle on the roads of Ukraine. The article argues that these license plates demonstrate the owner’s linguistic creativity and represent a unique form of communication within the Ukrainian society. While standard license plates provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine are impersonal and only serve to link a vehicle to its owner and a region of its registration, a personalized plate serves as a way for individuals to express their desire to engage in communication with the social world around them, conveying unique information about their linguistic identity. The message conveyed by the license plate demonstrates practicality and social norms. The need to interact with a broad spectrum of potential readers is determined by such social needs as survival, cooperation, support, respect, belonging to a particular community, creating a community, following trends, self-expression, self-affirmation, etc. The sign on the license plate may be motivated or unmotivated to its recipient. The form of the text is letters in either upper or lower case in Latin or Cyrillic, individual digits, or combinations of these. Structurally, the sign can be a word, abbreviation, formula, phrase, sentence, or letters combined with figures.

The main features of the concept of "personalized license plate" are subjectivity, officialness, individuality, informativeness, symbolism, evaluation, emotionality, expressiveness, intentionality, and self-presentation. It is a complex cognitive structure of knowledge about an object of the material world, which is an integral part of any mechanical vehicle. The concept is formed where the concepts of "vehicle", "owner", "sign", and "state" overlap due to metonymic relations. The semantic classification of license plates was carried out on the basis of reference, such as the names of people, surnames, nicknames, company names, brands, platforms, cafes, restaurants, mythical creatures, natural phenomena, movies, substances, sounds of nature, etc. Besides, our view is that license plates in the form of letter and number combinations designed to evoke beauty in recipients encompass numerological knowledge that necessitates specific understanding and decoding techniques.
Activación de PI3K y MAPK mediante GPER en células PC3 de cáncer de próstata
Authors: Rico-Fuentes Cecilia , López-Pulido Edgar Iván , Villegas-Pineda Julio César , Pereira-Suárez Ana Laura , Arce-Bojórquez Brisceyda , Montoya-Moreno Marisol , Zataráin López José Ricardo , Moreno-Ortíz José Miguel , Ramírez-de-Arellano Adrián
Published: December 2024

El cáncer de próstata (CaP) es la segunda enfermedad más frecuente a nivel mundial según la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). Uno de los mayores desafíos en los métodos de tratamiento es el control de la metástasis; por lo tanto, para comprender mejor el proceso de señalización, nos centramos en el Receptor Acoplado a Proteína G para Estrógenos (GPER), el cual ha sido relevante en el desarrollo del CaP. Hasta la fecha, pocos informes sugieren que GPER induce vías de señalización; sin embargo, su participación aún no ha sido esclarecida en CaP. Objetivo: Evaluar la activación de vías de señalización activadas por GPER en células de CaP. Los materiales y métodos utilizados fueron líneas celulares humanas PC3 y LNCaP, el cual se realizó una estimulación celular con el agonista G1 y estradiol, posteriormente se realizó la técnica por western blot. Resultados: Se observo la activación de la vía de señalización MAPK mediante GPER en la línea celular PC3. Conclusión: las vías de señalización, como MAPK/ERK muestra tener importancia en línea celular independiente de andrógenos.
Palabras clave: Cáncer de próstata, GPER, vías de señalización, PI3K, MAPK
Non-integer Approach to Modelling Compartments of Cardiovascular Circulatory System
Authors: Janković Iva , Kapetina Radović Mirna
Published: December 2024

For predicting cardiovascular diseases, mathematical modelling of the cardiovascular system has been proven to be a powerful asset. The governing idea is to analyse it through compartments as multiple connected subsystems with inputs and outputs. In this paper, models were identified for four subsystems of input-output sequence (left ventricle - left atrium - ascending aorta - descending aorta - left common carotid artery) by modelling frequency response. The data set used for model identification consisted of blood pressure during four consecutive heart contractions of four circulatory segments from clinical trials performed on a pig. The goal is to discover a linear model with a non-integer order that succinctly represents the process, outperforming high-order autoregressive exogenous input (ARX) integer models. This model identification occurs non-parametrically, aiming to achieve the best smooth fit in the frequency domain by minimizing the difference between real measurements and model predictions using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm.
Towards Computing Suboptimal Controls in a Zero-Sum Linear-Quadratic Differential Game: Artificial Parameter Approach
Authors: Turetsky Vladimir , Glizer Valery
Published: December 2024

We consider a zero-sum finite horizon linear-quadratic differential game. Suboptimal state-feedback controls of the players in this game are derived. This derivation is based on the approximate solution (with a novel error’s estimate) of the corresponding Riccati matrix differential equation by the method of artificial parameter. The theoretical results are illustrated by the approximate solution of the problem of pursuit-evasion engagement between two flying vehicles.
Revised safety evaluation of the food enzyme glucose oxidase from the genetically modified Trichoderma reesei strain AR‐352
Authors:   EFSA Panel on Food Enzymes (FEZ), Zorn Holger , Barat Baviera José Manuel , Bolognesi Claudia , Catania Francesco , Gadermaier Gabriele , Greiner Ralf , Mayo Baltasar , Mortensen Alicja , Roos Yrjö Henrik , Solano Marize L. M. , Sramkova Monika , Van Loveren Henk , Vernis Laurence , Aguilera Jaime , Liu Yi
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The food enzyme glucose oxidase (β‐d‐glucose: oxygen 1‐oxidoreductase; EC 1.1.3.4) is produced with the genetically modified Trichoderma reesei strain AR‐352 by AB Enzymes GmbH. In a previous opinion, the Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids of the European Food Safety Authority could not conclude on the absence of recombinant DNA from the production strain in the food enzyme due to uncertainties about the limit of detection of the applied methodology. New data provided by the applicant showed that no DNA from the production strain was found in the food enzyme with a limit of detection meeting the requirements of the applicable guidance. Based on the new data provided, the Panel concludes that this food enzyme is free from recombinant DNA from the production strain.
Revised safety evaluation of the food enzyme endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase from the genetically modified Bacillus subtilis strain LMG S‐24584 produced by a modified process
Authors:   EFSA Panel on Food Enzymes (FEZ), Zorn Holger , Barat Baviera José Manuel , Bolognesi Claudia , Catania Francesco , Gadermaier Gabriele , Greiner Ralf , Mayo Baltasar , Mortensen Alicja , Roos Yrjö Henrik , Solano Marize L. M. , Sramkova Monika , Van Loveren Henk , Vernis Laurence , Peluso Silvia , Andryszkiewicz Magdalena , Cavanna Daniele , Gomes Ana , Kovalkovicova Natalia , Liu Yi
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The food enzyme endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase (4‐β‐d‐xylan xylanohydrolase, EC 3.2.1.8) is produced with the genetically modified Bacillus subtilis strain LMG S‐24584 by Puratos NV. In a previous opinion, the Panel noted the presence of recombinant DNA in all food enzyme batches tested. As a follow‐up, the applicant changed the manufacturing process of the food enzyme and provided new data. The genetic modifications do not give rise to safety concerns and the production strain fulfils the requirements for the QPS approach to safety assessment. The food enzyme is free from viable cells of the production organism and its DNA. It is intended to be used in the processing of cereals and other grains for the production of baked products. Dietary exposure is estimated to be up to 0.010 mg TOS/kg body weight per day in European populations. As no concerns arising from the microbial source and its genetic modifications or from the manufacturing process have been identified, the Panel considered that toxicological tests were not needed for the assessment of this food enzyme. A search for the homology of the amino acid sequence of the food enzyme to known allergens was made and no match was found. The Panel considered that the risk of allergic reactions upon dietary exposure cannot be excluded, but the likelihood is low. Based on the data provided, the Panel concluded that this food enzyme does not give rise to safety concerns, under the intended conditions of use.
Refining the methodology for verifying GLP studies submitted within an application for regulated products
Authors: Coja T. , Charistou A , Anagnos S. , Anagnostopoulos C. , Arapaki N. , Bauer R. , Bournele D. , Galazka S. , Gatos P. , Hofstädter D. , Kandris I. , Karanasios E. , Kuffner M. , Machera K. , Marchart K. , Mayerhofer U. , Mirmigkou S. , Moschou I. , Plichta V. , Rauscher‐Gabernig E. , Steinwider J. , Stepanek W. , Sun H. , Tzanetou E. , Vejdovszky K. , Vogiatzi E. , Weninger A. , Wögerbauer M.
Published: December 2024

Abstract
OECD Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles were developed by governments as a regulatory control mechanism to ensure that safety studies would be of acceptable quality and integrity. EU Directives 2004/09/EC and 2004/10/EC incorporate the OECD GLP principles into the EU regulatory framework, requiring that studies submitted for the assessment and authorization adhere to the principles of GLP. In its role as European risk assessor authority, EFSA launched a project to strengthen the methodology for verifying GLP studies for all regulated product areas under its remit, with three main objectives: to establish verification methodology and tools through a fit for purpose GLP verification checklist, to test the methodology by applying it to substantial amount of studies across different regulatory areas and different study types and to develop a hands‐on training program for GLP assessors and scientific units/risk assessors for the use and understanding of the created GLP checklist. Following these objectives, the study evaluation had two levels of assessment: identification of GLP observations and assessing scientific reliability of studies where GLP observations were made. Around 1,000 studies were investigated to examine the developed methodology. The GLP verification checklist proved to be fit for purpose for verifying GLP studies. Hands‐on training was made available on the EU academy platform (https://academy.europa.eu/).
Economic security of the Arctic regions of Russia and sustainable development of fisheries
Authors: Dusaeva Evgeniya , Kurmanova Aliya
Published: December 2024

The article reveals indicators characterizing the state of economic security of the regions of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, the impact of climate change on fisheries and the life of indigenous peoples of the North. The need for comprehensive scientific research of aquatic biological resources, modernization of the fleet and infrastructure of the fishery complex for sustainable development and ensuring economic security is substantiated.
ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY OF FOOD SUB-COMPLEXES AND DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL TERRITORIES (BASED ON THE EXAMPLE OF AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY)
Authors: Zaika Sergey
Published: December 2024

The article substantiates the need to improve the assessment and management of the development of food subcomplexes and rural areas. Domestic and international experience in assessment is considered, and a compre-hensive system of principles, approaches, algorithms and assessment indicators is proposed as a tool for ensuring sustainable rural development.
Methodological foundations of the analysis of the agricultural land market in the context of determining price-forming factors
Authors: Titkov Aleksandr
Published: December 2024

The article presents the results of the work on the formation and substantiation of the theoretical and methodological foundations of the analysis of the agricultural land market in the context of determining price-forming factors. The unique features of the functioning of the land market in the agricultural sector are determined, as well as unified groups of price-forming factors are identified, followed by clarification of their specific positions in these groups. The format of the dependence of the price-forming parameters in terms of assessing the multicollinearity of the initial parameters is studied, and the final pricing factors are determined, which are assumed to be basic in the context of analyzing the work of the markets of the studied subjects. The principles of the fundamentals of methodological analysis of the agricultural land market in the context of determining price-forming factors are defined, and the final methodology of actions is formed
MAIN DIRECTIONS OF THE METHODOLOGY SOCIO-ECONOMIC FORECASTING
Authors: Bober Viktoriya , Valigurskiy Dmitriy
Published: December 2024

It is difficult to deny the positive significance of forecasting methods in various spheres of human activity at their current stage of development, and especially, taking into account the pace of scientific and technological progress, when applying these methods uses not only accumulated experience and intuition, but also complex mathematical models, the latest information developments and high-tech software. The use of forecasting methods makes it possible to determine the directions and trends in any phenomena or systems, as well as to assess the possibility of changes in any processes, calculating their probability and alternatives, and allows you to make informed decisions and draw conclusions. This article reveals the essence of the forecasting process, examines the role of forecasting in management decision-making and the main directions of socio-economic forecasting. Scenario planning is considered in detail as one of the methods of socio-economic forecasting.
Improving the economic security of the Russian gold mining industry through the use of competitive advantages and adaptation of advanced foreign experience
Authors: Vorontsov Yaroslav
Published: December 2024

the article presents the results of substantiation of promising directions for increasing the economic security of the Russian gold mining industry based on the use of its competitive advantages and adaptation of advanced foreign experience. The most highly productive foreign technologies are identified, as well as advanced industry practices, the use of which has the potential to increase the economic security of the studied industry
Promising areas of ensuring energy security based on the development of Russian nuclear energy in the context of implementing the policy of carbon neutrality in unfriendly states
Authors: Zemskov Evgenii , Krut' Anatoliy
Published: December 2024

the article presents the results of the analysis of promising areas of ensuring energy security based on the development of Russian nuclear energy in the context of implementing the policy of carbon neutrality in unfriendly states. The possibilities of decarbonization of the economy based on the development of nuclear energy are determined. Infographics of the projects of the State Corporation Rosatom are presented
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MECHANISM ENSURING THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT MACROECONOMIC CHALLENGES
Authors: Makeev Dmitriy
Published: December 2024

The article reveals the most important aspects of ensuring the economic security of enterprises in the construction sector, taking into account the improvement of the mechanism and personalization of threat suppression tools. The role of economic security of construction organizations in the system of solving national development tasks is presented. The current threats to the economic se-curity of construction organizations are grouped according to the most im-portant aspect components and their characteristics are given. The main meth-ods of threat research are highlighted, which are the basis for the transformation of the applied tools for managing negative processes in order to improve the cur-rent mechanism for ensuring the economic security of construction organiza-tions. The integral elements of an effective mechanism for ensuring the economic safety of construction organizations are proposed and their role in ensuring the sustainability of business development is revealed as the most important compo-nents of their competitive strategy.
PROBLEMS OF NOMINATING ADVERTISING OF WORLD BRANDS IN ARAB COUNTRIES
Authors: Bekirov R.
Published: December 2024

The article makes an attempt to study the issues of nomination of world brands in Arab countries. This type of research is one of the few in the field of brand advertising. At the heart of the problem of this study are the issues of nominating world-famous brands through transcription and transliteration. Transliteration is the exact transfer of characters of one writing system by characters of another writing system, in which each character (or sequence of characters) of one writing system is transmitted by the corresponding character (or sequence of characters) of another writing system. Transcription is the transmission in writing of the elements of spoken speech (phonemes, allophones, sounds) using one or another set of written signs. The study found that all types of adaptations of outdoor advertising of various brands are carried out in Arabic either through transliteration or transcription. Company slogans can: 1) be translated into Arabic; 2) borrowed by transcribing. Absolutely any advertising in Arab countries must be redone and adapted to local customs and the Arabic language. All advertising must be adapted to current legislation and local customs and culture. Of course, restrictions may vary in different countries and it is impossible to identify any single approach.
PHRASEOLOGICAL VERBALIZATION OF EMOTIONAL METAPHOR IN ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN LINGUOCULTURES
Authors: Bessonova O. , Trofimova E.
Published: December 2024

The paper deals with the analysis of the emotional metaphor as a means of emotion conceptualization in phraseology. The interest to such idioms is accounted for by their capacity to reflect the understanding of emotions based on the socio-cultural experience of the language community, as well as to illustrate the national peculiarities of world perception through metaphoric meanings. On the material of English and Russian, metaphoric models of the emotional state are characterized, the role of metaphor in mapping the emotional domain is considered. In the context of a comparative study the authors find it relevant to expand the scope of understanding of the emotional model of the world formation by different linguocultures. Metaphors widely used to explicate the emotional concepts are orientational and ontological ones. A special attention is paid to anthropomorphic and zoomorphic metaphoric types. It is argued that the most productive metaphor is the anthropomorphic one, which can be explained by the anthropocentric mode of human cognition. Anthropomorphic metaphor assigns typically human properties or actions to emotions. Physiological metaphor also seems to be frequent in emotion conceptualization, based on similarity of physiological symptoms and emotional states. Zoomorphic metaphor is also actively used in metaphorical structuring the emotional sphere due to the special significance of animal images for people. In such idioms, animal images are metaphorically patterned to give characteristics of human emotions. The analysis of the material allows to make a conclusion that English and Russian phraseology represent nationally and culturally specific ways of metaphorical mapping of the human emotional experience. The common features in the metaphoric emotion representation are revealed in universal domain spheres for emotional metaphors. The distinctive features reveal themselves in different ways and frequency value, used in the process of figurative representation of positive and negative emotions in the phraseology of English and Russian, differences and gaps in metaphoric meanings, cognitive patterns of emotional concepts.
MENTAL WARFARE AS A PHENOMENON OF MODERN GEOPOLITICS
Authors: Obrinskaya E.
Published: December 2024

Modern trends in the development of the global system create new threats and challenges to the national security of the state. Even at the beginning of the 21st century, international tensions are subsiding and conflict within the framework of the geopolitical confrontation remains high. Moreover, methods of influencing foreign communities are constantly being improved. At the moment, we can talk about such a phenomenon as mental warfare. The article is devoted to the study of this concept and its main characteristics, as well as the threats it poses to the national security of the Russian Federation. The content of the concepts of mental security and mental immunity is analyzed, the main directions of protecting the Russian population from mental threats are outlined. It is concluded that Russia is, for a number of reasons, the most obvious target of such a war and therefore has to respond very carefully to emerging challenges. The strategy of ensuring national security in the mental sphere is based on the efforts of state structures to neutralize the external destructive impact on Russian society and at the same time to prevent its resistance to such an impact.
PANCHAYATI RAJ AND DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION: AN ANALYSIS OF LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT IN THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
Authors: Trivedi Sudhanshu , Yadav Prateek , Rai Shubham , Asagar Mirza Shahzan
Published: December 2024

The Panchayati Raj system in India represents one of the most crucial innovations in post-independence political restructuring, aiming to deepen democratic values and foster inclusive development. Formally institutionalized through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment of 1992, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) were established as mechanisms for decentralizing governance to rural areas. The objective was to enable local populations to take part in decision-making processes directly affecting their lives. In the state of Uttar Pradesh, the effectiveness of PRIs is particularly vital, given the size, diversity, and complex socio-economic conditions of its population. This paper examines the theoretical foundations of Panchayati Raj, the historical evolution of local self-governance, and how democratic participation has been facilitated or hindered by the system in Uttar Pradesh. Focusing on administrative and financial decentralization, the paper delves into the challenges of governance, representation, and participation, highlighting the socio-political dynamics of the region. The study concludes with an exploration of the possible pathways for reinforcing democratic values and improving the functioning of PRIs in the state.
THE RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS OF ANCIENT INDIAN PERIOD WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BUDDHISM
Authors: Sivasai Chintala Venkata
Published: December 2024

Though it is far more than just a standard moral instruction, Buddhist ethics includes a great code of ethics, including one for the Saṃgha (monks and nuns) and another for the general public. Sīla, or morality, is merely the first step and a means to an aim rather than an end in and of itself. Despite being very necessary, it does not bring about salvation or complete purity on its own. On the journey to purity, it is but the beginning. Wisdom (Paňňā) is superior to morality. Buddhism's peak is wisdom, while its foundation is morality. These two complementing qualities are similar to a bird's pair of wings. Morality is like a person's feet, and wisdom is like his eyes. One of the Buddha's names is Vijjācaraṇasaṃpanna, which means "endowed with wisdom and conduct." The first three of the Four Noble Truths, which serve as the cornerstone of Buddhism, stand for the Buddha's teaching philosophy; the fourth is the ethics of Buddhism, which is founded on that philosophy.
A STUDY ON VARIATION OF SURFACE GRAVITY OF BOSONIC FIELD AND FERMIONIC FIELD OF SPINNING BLACK HOLES
Authors: Paswan Rakesh , Kumari Bharti , Kumari Niharika , Singh Ramesh Kumar , Mahto Dipo
Published: December 2024

The present paper discusses the variation of surface gravity of Bosonic and Fermionic Fields of spinning black holes with different spin parameters of these categories of black holes for co-rotation as well as counter rotation and concludes that theBosonic, Fermionic and Other fields of specific rotations follows the same character as well as nature.
Student Research Spotlight
Authors: Iftikhar Ehlam
Published: December 2024

Ehlam Iftikhar is an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science. In her physiology program, she is researching sphingomyelinases’ role in extracellular vesicle production in Parkinson’s disease under her supervisors, Dr. Julie Jacquemyn and Dr. Maria S. Ioannou. Her image titled Sphingomyelinase: The Hidden Trigger of Parkinson’s Progression is featured on the front cover of the issue.
The Interaction and Acculturation of Islamic Law and Rejang Customary Law in Rejang Lebong Regency
Authors: Mabrursyah Mabrursyah , Marhayati Nelly , Habiburrahman Habiburrahman , Yasmin Anida
Published: December 2024

The Rejang people are one of the ethnic groups inhabiting Bengkulu Province, possessing a unique language and script. Over time, it is suspected that interaction and acculturation have occurred between Islamic teachings and the customs of the Rejang people, with Islamic values exerting a significant influence on their way of life. The aim of this research is to identify the various types of customary law practiced by the Rejang people and to explore the interaction and acculturation between Islamic law and Rejang customary law in Rejang Lebong District. To achieve this goal, the study employed a normative empirical method with a qualitative approach, which included legal document analysis, as well as direct observation and interviews. The findings revealed two main conclusions: First, the types of Rejang customary law in Rejang Lebong District encompassed various rules within the categories of customary law such as cepalo mato, cepalo mulut, cepalo tangan, cepalo kaki, and cepalo telingo. These rules reflected strong values and norms that regulated individual behavior and social interactions within the community. In cases of more serious violations, such as adultery and immorality involving the abduction of another man’s wife, Rejang customary law enforced stricter measures such as flogging and cuci kampung (community cleansing rituals). Second, there was a mutual interaction between the universal values of Islam and the unique local customs, resulting in a distinctive form of Islamic culture. The process of acculturation between Islamic law and Rejang customary law created a unique form of Rejang customary law that did not conflict with the principles of Islamic law.
STEM Module Validation: Enhancing Physics Knowledge in Prospective Teacher Education
Authors: Ibrahim Ibrahim , Bahtiar Bahtiar , Maimun Maimun , Fauzi Asri
Published: December 2024

This research aims to develop and evaluate the validity of a STEM-based learning module designed to improve understanding of physics concepts for prospective teachers. This module includes various physics materials that are integrated with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) approach and is designed to be implemented in the classroom learning process. Module validation was carried out by five experts who assessed four main aspects: accuracy of material, clarity of presentation, integration of STEM approaches, and suitability to learning objectives. The results of the analysis using Aiken's V show that this module has good validity, with the accuracy of the material getting the highest score of 0.85, followed by clarity of presentation and integration of the STEM approach which each got a score of 0.75, and suitability with learning objectives which got a score of 0.7. Based on these results, it can be concluded that this module is ready to be implemented in learning and has the potential to effectively improve prospective teachers' understanding of physics concepts.
Development of Android CHEMDIC Mobile Learning to Prevent Student Misconceptions on Periodic System of Elements Material
Authors: Rahmadhani Muhammad Zidan , Sukarmin Sukarmin
Published: December 2024

Chemistry is a multidimensional discipline that contains concepts from simple to complex and concrete to abstract. This makes it difficult for students to understand chemistry and causes a lot of misconceptions. Facts in the field show that only some students understand the concept of the periodic system of elements. In preliminary research, mobile learning has been studied and can improve the effectiveness of individual learning for students anywhere and anytime. This study aims to determine the feasibility of CHEMDIC mobile learning in preventing student misconceptions in the context of the periodic system of elements. This feasibility is reviewed based on the validity and practicality of mobile learning in preventing student misconceptions. The methodology in this study is Research and Development (R&D) using the 4D development model proposed by Thiagarajan with the following stages: define, design, develop, and disseminate. However, this research is limited only to the development stage due to several considerations such as time, effort, and facilities. The limited trial was carried out with 15 students of SMAN 1 Krian Sidoarjo who had obtained learning materials in the context of the periodic system of elements and were selected based on the largest number of students who were included in the category of not understanding concepts based on the results of the pretest. CHEMDIC mobile learning is declared valid if it fulfils the minimum mode score of 4, while it is stated as practical if it fulfils the minimum percentage of ≥61%. This research shows the results of the validity of CHEMDIC mobile learning with the acquisition of content validity mode scores of 5 with a very valid category and a construct validity mode score of 4 with a valid category. Then, practicality, with the acquisition of a percentage in the student response questionnaire of 96%, was in the very practical category. This result shows that android CHEMDIC mobile learning is feasible to prevent students' misconceptions about the material of the periodic system of elements.
Analysis of Pollutant Sources from Community Health Center Activities in Mataram City
Authors: Nurhidayah Nurhidayah , Sholehah Hijriati , Nurhidayatullah Nurhidayatullah , Mulhidin Mulhidin , Abdullah Taufik
Published: December 2024

Health centers are health service facilities that produce waste containing microorganisms, toxic chemicals and radioactive materials that are dangerous and can pose risks to health and the environment. The purpose of this study was to determine the sources of health center waste and the types of waste from health center activities. This research method is a type of cross-sectional study, and data collection is done by filling out a questionnaire. The results of the study are the sources of health center waste, namely from the activities of the dental clinic, laboratory, Maternal and Child Health room, and the Emergency Unit room. The types of health center waste are liquid, domestic, solid medical, and toxic and hazardous. For the processing of liquid waste, all health centers in Mataram City have adequate wastewater treatment plants, either with a biofilter wastewater treatment plant system or other types of wastewater treatment plants, from 11 health centers, which have carried out sorting and have temporary storage places, namely 8 health centers. The process of managing medical waste involves sorting, transportation, storage and final processing with a third party. The weak point of B3 waste management is in the recording and sorting system of B3 solid waste and routine reporting of environmental management efforts and environmental monitoring efforts to related agencies that have not been able to be carried out by all existing health center agencies.
The Effect of Topical Vitamin D and Olive Oil on Xerosis and Pruritus in HD Patients
Authors: Fauzi Achmad , Yulia Rima , Saputra Tangguh Panji , Putri Ajeng Handaru , Saputra Wahyu Agung Dwi
Published: December 2024

The kidneys are essential organs maintaining the body's stability. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) causes 850,000 deaths yearly, ranking it 12th among global causes of death. This number is projected to rise, reaching 14 per 100,000 people by 2030. This study used a quantitative quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach from June 13 to July 13, 2024. The study involved 42 respondents, and paired t-test analysis revealed significant effects of applying topical Vitamin D and olive oil on xerosis and pruritus in hemodialysis patients in West Java hospitals (T-Count: 23.854 > T-table: 0.462, p-value: 0.045). Most respondents were aged over 50 (66.9%) and predominantly male (61.9%). Hemodialysis duration varied, with 32.3% treated for less than 12 months and 47.7% for over 12 months. Comorbidities were present in 88% of respondents. After treatment, no patients reported severe itching from xerosis or pruritus. In conclusion, the study shows that topical Vitamin D and olive oil significantly reduce xerosis and pruritus in hemodialysis patients in West Java (p-value: 0.045).
UPAYA PENINGKATAN PERINGKAT AKREDITASI PROGRAM STUDI MELALUI PENINGKATAN JUMLAH ARTIKEL PUBLIKASI YANG MELIBATKAN MAHASISWA
Authors: Mardiana Laili , Alfian Muhammad Rijal , Faturrahman Faturrahman , Rahayu Susi , Suryadi Bambang Fajar , Abdurahim Abdurahim , Wirawan Rahadi
Published: December 2024

Hilirisasi kegiatan tridharma pengabdian kepada masyarakat menjadi bagian penting dalam upaya peningkatan peringkat akreditasi setiap program studi di Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA) Universitas Mataram. Permasalahan yang dihadapi terkait isu tersebut yakni terbatasnya jumlah publikasi pengabdian yang melibatkan mahasiswa baik dalam pelaksanaan pengabdian maupun dalam penulisan artikel ilmiah. Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah melalui pembuatan wadah hilirisasi hasil pengabdian berupa jurnal pengabdian berbasis OJS (Open Journal System). Adapun metode yang dimanfaatkan untuk ketercapaian tujuan tersebut yaitu metode participatory rural appraisal (PRA), participatory technology development, community development, persuasive, dan edukatif. Melalui kelima metode tersebut, kegiatan ditekankan pada survey lapangan, sosialisasi, pelatihan dan pendampingan, serta monitoring dan evaluasi. Serangkaian kegiatan menghasilkan output berupa jurnal pengabdian kepada masyarakat “SINONIM (Sinergi dan Harmoni Masyarakat MIPA) Jurnal” yang mudah diakses pada https://journal.unram.ac.id/index.php/sinonim. Jurnal digunakan sebagai wadah bagi sivitas akademik khususnya FMIPA sebagai upaya meningkatkan jumlah publikasi pengabdian yang melibatkan mahasiswa lebih dari 25% jumlah artikel pengabdian selama 3 tahun. Upaya ini mendorong ketercapaian peningkatan publikasi pengabdian yang berdampak pada akreditasi program studi di FMIPA.
PROMOSI KESEHATAN - SOSIALISASI PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT (PHBS) PADA SISWA-SISWI SDN 1 SENGGIGI KABUPATEN LOMBOK BARAT
Authors: Budastra Wayan Cintya Ganes , Ulya Tuhfatul , Attaya Kalisa , Maulira Dinda Ayu , Hawarikatun Baiq , Kanata Nur Ramdhani
Published: December 2024

Clean and Healthy Living Behavior known as PHBS, is one of the efforts to prevent a disease or health problem and as a promotive effort to improve one's health status. Various diseases can be caused by a lack of public knowledge, especially school-age children related to PHBS. The purpose of this study was to promote the importance of PHBS to students of SDN 1 Senggigi. The method used was the delivery of education through powerpoint and video material as well as giving pretest and posttest to measure students' understanding of PHBS. The results showed a 5.8% increase in students' knowledge of PHBS, with the average pretest score rising from 76.47% to 82.35% in the posttest. PHBS education delivered through powerpoint presentations and videos proved effective in enhancing students' understanding and is easily implementable in a school. It is recommended that PHBS education be integrated into the school curriculum, supported by teachers and parents, with periodic evaluations to ensure its sustainability. This PHBS education can be use as a strategic to promote the implementation of PHBS and improve students' quality of life.
CORREÇÃO CIRÚRGICA DE HERNIA DIAFRAGMÁTICA EM PEQUENOS ANIMAIS: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Oliveira Rodrigo Ferreira
Published: December 2024

O diafragma é o principal músculo que compõe o sistema respiratório, sendo responsável por auxiliar nos movimentos pulmonares, como também na separação dos compartimentos torácico e abdominal, e, por
Identity development for teaching climate change: Exploring personal, professional, and political factors
Authors: Drewes Andrea
Published: December 2024

The climate change crisis causes not only environmental and civic challenges, but also educational complexity which must be untangled to better prepare educators and students alike. This study investigated teachers’ beliefs, attitudes, and motivations around the integration of climate change instruction in their classrooms and where these constructs intersected within an identity theoretical framework. The overarching research question was: How do teachers’ lived experiences shape their science teacher identity development as a teacher of climate change? Utilizing a narrative inquiry approach to interview 15 middle and high school teachers in the USA, the results of this study demonstrate how trends such as personal valuation of nature, instructional support and agency, and socio-scientific literacy influence identity development. A conceptual model is presented that highlights the personal, professional, and political contexts that promote or hinder identity development. Implications for teacher development efforts include the need to attend to the ‘messy’ lived contexts of competing personal, professional, and political considerations.
El rol del contador frente a las nuevas tecnologías
Authors: Sánchez Atehortúa Diego Alonso
Published: December 2024

This study details how automation and artificial intelligence are redefining the role of accountants. Using descriptive and analytical methodologies, it examines the impact of these technologies on the transformation of routine accounting tasks into more analytical and strategic activities. A significant transition of accountants from traditional data entry and transaction recording functions to roles involving greater dynamism and strategic analysis is evidenced. Tools such as Business Intelligence and extensive data analysis are fundamental in this change, enabling accountants to gain deeper insights and contribute more significantly in the formulation of financial and business strategies. The study underscores that these technological advancements not only improve efficiency and precision but also demand the development of new skills by accountants. The conclusions emphasize the critical need to adapt to more consultative and strategic roles to maintain relevance in an ever-evolving corporate environment.
Antimicrobial guanidine alkaloids from the leaves of Crotalaria bernieri Baill. (Fabaceae)
Authors: Herizo Lalaina Andriamampianina  , Danielle Aurore Doll Rakoto  , Hanitra Ranjàna Randrianarivo  , Alain Blond  , Victor Louis Jeannoda  , Bernard Bodo
Published: December 2024

A new guanidine alkaloid cyclocrotalarin together with sphaerophysin and 2''-O-α-rhamnoside vitexin have been isolated from the leaves of Crotalaria bernieri a Fabaceae. The structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including MS, 1D and 2D NMR and their antimicrobial activity examined.
Electric vehicle chargers and Solar PV for rural India
Authors: Vineet Kumar
Published: December 2024

Considering rural India a major contributor to agriculture, many applications of electric vehicles, both light to medium and heavy-duty, apply to improving the produce and productivity. The major food produce is transported over trucks, and many agricultural farming tools require the use of tractors. The vision of increasing the penetration of electric vehicles by government and local companies materializes via a plan that integrates renewable energy with chargers. India is seeing one of the largest moves to cleaner energy generation, with a vision of more than 300GW from solar and wind power in the coming years. A study that derives the relationship between the number of vehicles in rural areas in India and documents the power required to supply using renewables is required for planning a sustainable future for people from low-income to underprivileged statuses. A total of more than 649,369 villages require clean and green power to meet the needs for energy demand for electrified trucks and tractors. To become more independent of the utility grid, a large-scale use of unutilized and underutilized spaces becomes a site for large solar and wind farms. Some farmers were interviewed to understand underutilized spaces on farmland in Akbarpur, Kanpur Dehat, India. The basis of the interview became a driving force to study whether a solar farm becomes a viable solution. The results were generated to identify the potential of the farm in providing power on an annual basis. Accordingly, a combination of level 2 and fast charger, as known from past studies, was proposed.
Business finance and value-added evaluation of processing technology robusta coffee fermentation
Authors: Mouly Nurhaliza  , Budi Santoso  , Gatot Priyanto
Published: December 2024

This research aims to analyze the added value of robusta coffee beans produced through four fermentation methods: natural process, honey process, wine process, and full wash process. The added value is calculated using the Hayami method. This study serves as a case analysis of coffee processing SMEs in Pagaralam City, South Sumatra.The results indicate significant differences in the added value generated by each fermentation method. The added value ratios obtained are as follows: F1 (Natural): 75.62%, F2 (Honey): 79.67%, F3 (Wine): 85.50%, F4 (Full Washed): 79.17%. All fermentation methods demonstrate a significant increase in added value. The calculations of Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Benefit-Cost (B/C) Ratio suggest that the coffee processing business in Pagaralam, South Sumatra, is viable for development and investment.The financial analysis and added value insights can serve as a guide for companies to determine production levels and enhance profits and added value in the processing of fermented robusta coffee beans.
The exploration of the study of power, ambition and corruption manifested in Shakespeare's Macbeth and Marlowe's Doctor Faustus
Authors: Md. Elius Hossain  , Sayada Mahfuza Habib
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the role of ambition, power and corruption that were reflected in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus during the Elizabethan period (1558-1603). During that period, society was characterized by the desire for power, unrestrained ambition, and corruption. The desire to have a lot of power was high among people, whether it was obtained through legal or illegal means. The characters Macbeth and Doctor Faustus reveal that power which is the main factor behind corruption. Through the characters Macbeth and Doctor Faustus, it is revealed that power is mainly responsible for doing corruption. The data sources for this qualitative study are collected from secondary sources like text books, journals, newspapers, and websites. This study demonstrates that ambition and power can corrupt individuals which lead to ultimate downfall. The textual references are given as evidence to support the argument of this study. The purpose of this article is to analyze the fact that if anyone commits a crime, they must be punished today or tomorrow. Finally it is found through the characters of Doctor Faustus and Macbeth that power and ambition bring corruption and corruption brings eternal downfall for human beings.