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THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE TRANSLATION OF A LITERARY TEXT (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE NOVEL “FIRE AND BLOOD” BY GEORGE R. R. MARTIN)
Authors: Norec M. , Reynova A.
Published: December 2024

The article discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the translation of a literary text. The modern era is marked by the transition of mankind to a new stage in the digital technologies development and the emergence of such a terminological designation as “the digital literary translation”. The work of AI has long gone beyond performing simple search requests on various subject areas in the dialog box mode. With the development of neural networks it is possible to mention that “a smart machine” is “an essence that can think, develop and form the rudiments of consciousness, perception of itself and the surrounding reality” [8, pp. 70]. Systems based on neural networks can generate unique texts in different languages, compose poetry and translate an entire book in a matter of seconds. The fragments of the novel “Fire and blood” by George R. R. Martin, translated from the English language into Russian by the expert, ChatGPT, Google and Yandex Translators are the illustrative material of our research. The methods of comparative, oppositional and contextual analysis and deduction were used in the course of the research. The problems connected with the emergence of a new complex system of contradictory relations in the “human – AI” tandem, which the translator encounters in the course of his professional activity, seem to be relevant. The results of the research show that the main obstacle to the full automation of the literary text translation process is the inability to classify and encode the translator’s cognitive abilities and creative activity in the program.
THE FIRST STAFF OF THE ODESSA CENSORSHIP COMMITTEE: SPECIFICS OF ACTIVITY
Authors: Luchinskiy Yu.
Published: December 2024

The article examines the specifics of the activities of the first staff of the Odessa censorship committee (1831/1832), which allows us to identify trends in the development and implementation of censorship practices in provincial cultural centers. It is shown that the staff was formed from the professors of the Richelieu Lyceum, which was equal in status to Russian universities. Biographical information is provided for each of the censors who stood at the origins of the creation of a system of supervision over periodicals and books in the Novorossiysk-Bessarabian Governorate-General under Count M. S. Vorontsov. The contours of the publishing policy of the newspaper «Odesskiy vestnik» and the periodical reference book «Novorossiyskiy Kalendar» are outlined, which served as prototypes for the newspaper «Kavkaz» and the periodical reference book «Kavkazskiy Kalendar».
FROM RECORDING FACTS TO GENERALIZATIONS
Authors: Orehov V.
Published: December 2024

The article attempts to identify the main trends in the development of domestic journalism during the SVO period. Although frontline action videos remain the most popular form of factual materials about the SVO today, verbal texts continue to play a fundamentally important role in the work of war correspondents. This is due to both the specific capabilities of the word in reflecting reality and the desire of journalists to generalize information about military life. As a result, one can observe the use of artistic typification and literary cyclization techniques by war correspondents, which should be regarded as a continuation of the classical traditions of Russian literature. These trends are most clearly expressed in the books of essays about the SVO by Alexander Kots “500 Days of Defeats and Victories” and Dmitry Steishin “The Sacred Military Operation”. The comparison of facts from different eras undertaken in the article allows us to identify logically explainable patterns that govern the literary understanding of military operations. At the first stage, individual details and facts are recorded, which find expression in the genre of a documentary essay and other small forms of verbal creativity. The accumulation of facts requires generalizations, which leads, on the one hand, to the use of typification tactics, and on the other hand, to the creation of an essay cycle – a panoramic chronicle of military operations. And finally, the stage of artistic generalization begins, when multiple facts of military reality are transformed into single images – constructed by the author’s imagination, but focusing typical manifestations of reality.
LITERARY PRODUCT PLACEMENT AS A STRATEGY FOR BUILDING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE BRAND
Authors: Bulgakova A.
Published: December 2024

The article reveals the specificity of literary product placement as a writer’s strategy of forming a positive attitude to the brand. Product placement is considered as a socio-communicative technology that influences the formation of consumer patterns through the identification of the reader with the hero of a work of fiction. The components of this communication model are defined by the following features: the plurality of the subject – the sender of the message, the mass character of the object – the recipient, the media product of the entertainment industry as a communication channel and a special type of coding of the message – not a direct address to the audience, but the impact through the image and actions of heroes as representatives of the reference group. The article defines the criteria of identification of product placement in a work of fiction. The article points out the disadvantages of literary product placement from the point of view of marketing approach and the factors, the attention of the subjects of communication to which increases the success of this technology of delivery of advertising messages. Tactics of embedding the brand name in the artistic text and forming its positive image to increase audience loyalty and influence consumer behavior are revealed.
THE WEDDING OF GEORGY ROMANOV AS A SYMBOLIC ACT OF THE RUSSIAN POLITICAL PROCESS
Authors: Parubin K.
Published: December 2024

The subject of this article is the political reaction in Russia to the wedding ceremony of the head of the Romanov Imperial House as a symbol of the formation of the monarchical idea in Russia. The analysis of the reaction of various political forces to the perfect symbolic act of the political process is carried out. On the example of the wedding of Georgy Romanov, the political reaction of church, secular, administrative, as well as foreign circles as an important phenomenon of the political process is considered.
Aesthetics of women’s business suits in the fashion of the XX – early XXI centuries
Authors: Muzalevskaya Yu.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to one of the aspects of fashion – the concept of power, which found vivid expression in the women’s business suit of the 1980s. The increasing demand for women in the business sphere, their desire to achieve success in it equal to men’s, led to the creation in the 1970s of the so-called dress for success, and with the advent of a female executive model, to the birth of a style that creates the image of an authoritarian personality. In the philosophical environment of these decades, the concept of symbolic power as a system of relations is maturing (M. Foucault, J. Lacan, P. Bourdieu), who replaced the model of disciplinary dominance. Through it, fashion can be studied as built on the establishment of symbolic values. Achieving the quintessence of a business woman’s style, a suit for success received in the early 1980s the name power-dressing – an imperious manner of clothing. Conditionally, from this time on, the direction of the so-called «domineering style» fashion develops, similar to the disciplinary power that forms behavioral skills, subordinating the body to itself. So, women try not to demonstrate their femininity, which they rightly believe is associated in society with their lack of business qualities; they are forced to exclude trousers from the composition of a business suit, and again put on skirts. The costume, despite the skirt included in it, was not supposed to demonstrate the femininity of its owner. That is, there is a continuation of the power of the patriarchate, resorting to other forms of subordination. High-ranking female politicians tried to find a way out between feminine and masculine ways of dressing. An inspiring example of a business woman’s costume was the costume of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, designed in the aesthetic canons of classics and national traditions. By the beginning of the XXI century, there was no need to assert oneself through signs and symbols of masculinity in a women’s business suit, this allowed the business suit to become softer, freer, more comfortable, aesthetically diverse. But changeable in all respects, fashion remains unchanged in only one way – it always functions as an element of the power regulations, determining the style of behavior, changing some elements of the dictate to others.
MAN-UNIVERSE (TO THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF A.D. SHORKIN AND THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS SCIENTIFIC AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES)
Authors: Zudilina N.
Published: December 2024

The article is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of a major Crimean philosopher – Alexey Davydovich Shorkin, and to the 50th anniversary of his scientific and teaching activities. An overview of the main stages of his professional development is given. The main areas of his research in the field of philosophy are considered, including, developed by A.D. Shorkin, the concept of the schemes of universa in the history of culture. A list of the main scientific publications of A.D. Shorkin is presented.
RADICAL LIBERALISM AND THE CRISIS OF ULTRAMODERNITY
Authors: Shepelev Maksimilian
Published: December 2024

The article substantiates the thesis that the Modern civilisation is ideological, the dominant ideology in it is liberalism, and the development of this civilisation as a whole is determined by the development of liberalism, which in the last third of the 20th century entered the stage of radical liberalism (ultra-liberalism). The global and total expansion of ultra-liberalism is the essence of the Ultramodern era. The Ultramodern is bringing the ‘project’ of Modernity to its logical conclusion, to its historical limit and self-denial, just as ultraliberalism as the dominant ideology of the Ultramodern era means bringing the postulates and aspirations of classical liberalism to the extreme. The crisis of the Ultramodern is the most important symptom of the exhaustion of the entire project of Modernity, i.e. modern (liberal, Western-centric, capitalist, thalassocratic, secular) civilisation.
ABBASIDS VS ALIDS
Authors: Spivak I.
Published: December 2024

the article is devoted to the analysis of the reasons and circumstances of the formation of the anti-Shiite policy of the Abbasids, pursued by them after the first representatives of this dynasty came to power. Having used the Shiʻite movement to their advantage at the stage of the anti-Umayyad uprising, the Abbasids were subsequently forced to break with it. This was expressed not only in the suppression of open anti-Abbasid Shiʻite uprisings, as was the case, for example, with the speech of Muhammad b. ʻAbd Allah an-Nafs az-Zakiyya, but also in the invention of official propaganda arguments testifying in favor of the legitimacy of the dynasty that came to power. At first, this argument was based on the legend of the “yellow scroll” containing secret knowledge, which was allegedly transmitted by the son of Muhammad b. al-Hanafiyi Abu Hashim to the great-grandson of al-ʻAbbas b. ʻAbd al-Muttalib Muhammad b. ʻAli. Later, during the reign of Caliph al-Mahdi (775–785), the thesis was formulated about the transition of the Imamate after the death of the Prophet not to Ali b. Abi Talib, but to Muhammad’s uncle al-ʻAbbas b. ʻAbd al-Muttalib. It is concluded that during the reign of the first Abbasids (from al-Saffah to al-Hadi), they carried out not only a final and, what is fundamentally important, ideologically justified break with the Shiʻite movement, but also a forced turn to the policy of the former Umayyad dynasty in relation to the Shiʻites.
«I WORK AS MUCH AS I CAN»: TO THE BIOGRAPHY OF PROFESSOR S. P. POPOV
Authors: Nepomniashchy Andrei
Published: December 2024

the article continues the study of the biography, scientific and organizational-pedagogical activity of the protégé, comrade and friend of Academician V. I. Vernadsky – the prominent mineralogist, geochemist, professor Sergei Platonovich Popov (1872–1964), published in the previous issue of the journal. The period of his life in the 1930s, the war and post-war times are considered. The analysis of the correspondence of S. P. Popov with Academician V. I. Vernadsky allowed to identify the lines of intellectual tension «province –center» and to show the wide circle of communication of Professor S. P. Popov. Corpora of documents of the State Archives of the Russian Federation, the Archives of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the State Archives of the Republic of Crimea, the Institute of Archeography of the National Library of Ukraine named after V. I. Vernadsky are introduced into scientific circulation, which allowed to reveal unknown stories about the geologist’s work in Simferopol. The scientist’s attempts to leave Crimea due to the threat of dismissal to various academic centers are shown, which ended with Popov moving to Voronezh. The scientist’s activities are shown against the background of the socio-economic transformations taking place in the country and in its separate region.
The effects of different amounts of branched broomrape (Phelipanche ramosa (L.) Pomel) seeds on some cultivated plants
Authors: Fidan Enes , Yergin Özkan Reyyan , Tepe Işık
Published: December 2024

Phelipanche ramosa (L.) Pomel (Syn: Orobanche ramosa L.), also known as branched broomrape, is a holoparasite belonging to the family Orobanchaceae. Broomrape prefers tomato, eggplant and potato from Solanaceae family and lentil, sunflower and broad bean from legumes as hosts. In this study, it was aimed to determine the effects of different rates of branched broomrape seeds on some plant growth parameters. The study was carried out in the laboratory and climate room of Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Plant Protection Department in 2022. In the study, branched broomrape, tomato, eggplant and pepper plants were used. Before these plants were planted 250, 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 seeds of branched broomrape were mixed homogeneously to a soil depth of 8 cm in each pot. The experiment was planned according to the completely randomized experimental design with four replications; two tomatoes, two peppers and one eggplant in each pot. According to the results, it was observed that broomrape was attached only to the roots of tomato and eggplant, but not peppers. The increase in the amount of branched broomrape seeds increased the number of tubercles. It was determined that the number of leaves, shoot length, root length, shoot diameter, chlorophyll content, total fresh and dry biomass of tomato and the number of leaves and shoot length in eggplant decreased as the weed infestation increased. It can also be stated that the increased number of seeds did not have a negative effect in terms of intraspecific competition.
CINEMATIC NARRATION OF THE REALITIES OF SELF: A FOUCAULDIAN PERSPECTIVE
Authors: A.M Mallikarjun
Published: December 2024

This is one of the most provocative and intriguing question ever since the inception of human sciences to which philosophers, psychologists, social psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, political scientists etc. have been responding in various ways. The question itself posed in a manner that it reflects the inability of the man to know his own Self in an objective manner. In a way, identity constructions often starts with the very same problem “Who am I?” which means that the explorations of the foundational elements that gives knowledge about the idea of self is necessary starting point for any theory of identity. However, what is equally important is to try and unravel the processes through which idea of self gets materialized in a particular fashion in certain context which hints towards the possibilities of the subjectivities within the idea of self. Here, two important propositions of Mitchel Foucault becomes salient that explores the ‘construction of self’ and ‘invention of self in societal framework’. Foucault argues, that Self is constructed by the ‘technologies of power’ and it can be invented by the ‘technologies of self’. However, construction and invention are not two independent processes but it is an interaction between the power and the resistance. This article would try and understand the two theoretical propositions with reference to the Bollywood Cinema Dear Zindgi. The film portrays how the binary oppositions are produced, and manipulated by the technologies of power which eventually constructs the idea of self within a social/cultural context and in what ways, technologies of self is a necessary catalyst for the invention of self.
ASSESSING THE ROLE OF DIGITAL MARKETING IN SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH
Authors: Reddy DN Madhusudhan
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the transformative potential of digital marketing for small business growth in India. By leveraging tools like social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and e-commerce, small businesses can overcome traditional barriers to scaling and achieve competitive advantages. This study explores digital marketing's benefits, challenges, and emerging trends, supported by case studies and secondary data. In addition, the role of government initiatives and future prospects for digital adoption in SMEs is discussed. Recommendations for training, infrastructure, and policy support are provided, emphasizing digital marketing as a key driver of inclusivity and economic growth.
THE RHETORIC OF ECOPRECARITY: A STUDY OF VULNERABILITY IN THE ROAD BY CORMAC MCCARTHY
Authors: T. Divya Bharathy
Published: December 2024

Eco-dystopia or Eco-critical dystopia focuses on the environmental ruin and how that brings subsequent changes to the society. Eco-dystopia tells the stories of apocalypse, dilapidated earth, earth’s rebel against human exploitation and human adversity due to the loss of natural resources. These echo the environmental concerns that need to be addressed properly. Eco- dystopian novels articulate the near future crisis that stress much importance on the environmental disaster caused by human intervention. Dystopian novels in general speculate a society packed with dystopian elements such as technological control, religious control, loss of individuality, survival as well as environmental havoc. Major issues of climate change have been described in many dystopian novels throughout the years. For instance, Parable of the Sower, Tentacle, American war, The Fifth Season and so on predict the future, where global warming and pollution have led to the eradication of society. Extreme weather, food shortage, rising sea levels, high pollution, climate change have become the core of these novels.
THE COSTUME AND DECORATIONS OF SREE MUTHAPPAN CULT OF NORTH MALABAR IN KERALA WITH SPECIAL REFERNCE TO ERUVESSY- THE BIRTH PLACE OF SREE MUTHAPPAN.
Authors: Joseph Predeep , R. Shani Ruskin
Published: December 2024

The Muthappan God is a small cult, colourful and dynamic but of significant merely local to its place of origin at a small village, Eruvessy, the district of Kannur of Kerala state, India which is located 52 K M towars east from district headquarters. The place of origin of Muthappan cult is Eruvessy. The word Teyyam is perhaps a correction of the Sanskrit word ‘Daivam’ meaning a deity. The Muthappan teyyam ritual specialists wearing elaborate costumes seeks to portray the deity which can be a god or the spirit of a famous personage long before deceased. The teyyam is in reality a moving idol or a human representation of the deity. The costume and decorations used in representing deity is said to be suggested to the Kolakkaran in a vision or dream. Thus, it hard under gone changes in modern times. Originally flowers and leaves, wood pieces and other locally available materials were used but for many others cotton, wood-coloured clothes and golden papers are used. The costumes involve artists and painters of considerable skill and ability and crafts manship. Teyyam as a whole is complex aesthetic ensemble involving music, song, dance and occasional events, among many other happenings.
Between Flogging and Imprisonment: The Disparity Effect of the Sharia Court's Decision on the Supremacy of the Qanun Jinayat of Aceh
Authors: Salma Salma , Rama Alfi Syukri , Jarudin Jarudin , Samsudin Muhammad Adib bin , Fadhilah Defi Rahmi
Published: December 2024

This research aims to map the same cases with different sentencing decisions, determine the causes for the disparities in penalties in those decisions, and elaborate on the reasons for judges in making decisions. Qanun Jinayat of Aceh has designated flogging as the primary punishment for qanun violators. Nonetheless, many Sharia Court judges sentence offenders of sexual crimes to prison. This is empirical legal research with a normative juridical approach and a Sharia approach. Data were collected through interviews and the examination of decision documents. Those data were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and data verification. This research found that the same cases with different decisions include cases of rape, sexual harassment, and accusations of adultery. More prison sentences are imposed by Sharia Court judges in these cases than flogging and fines. The fundamental reason for these differences in decisions is due to the qanun's punishment choices, which are tinted by judges' perspectives in assessing Sharia-based qanun rules. Another factor for this disparity is the community's insistence that cases of rape and sexual harassment be punished by imprisonment or the authority to be remanded to the District Court. Some people argue that flogging has not deterred the perpetrators because, if the judge decides on this sentence, it may be carried out in a short time. Then, the perpetrator immediately returns to society and has an opportunity to repeat his crimes, while the victim is still in a traumatized state.
Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje (DUA) y su impacto en la educación inclusiva en nivel de formación docente: Revisión sistematizada del período comprendido entre 2016-2022
Authors: Nin Piriz Maria Margarita , Tamayo Ancona Martín Eliseo
Published: December 2024

Desde el paradigma de la educación inclusiva, el DUA es una herramienta óptima para lograr una verdadera inclusión educativa. Esta herramienta brinda los andamiajes necesarios para el abordaje de los conocimientos de manera holística considerando al alumno incluido y a todo aquel que lo precise. Mediante el uso de diferentes materiales y recursos, se busca trascender la integración social para alcanzar la inclusión académica. Se considera que una educación de calidad no debe llegar hasta donde sea posible sino que debe brindar a todos el mismo nivel de acceso y las mismas oportunidades. Aun cuando sea con diferentes modalidades, materiales o recursos, se debe facilitar la equidad en el uso y acceso al conocimiento, y en definitiva, al aprendizaje. Es crucial el desarrollo de la investigación para incentivar el uso del DUA como estrategia de inclusión educativa y generar mayor caudal de conocimiento al respecto. En este contexto, este trabajo tiene como objetivo sistematizar la producción bibliográfica en el período 2016-2022 en relación con el empleo del DUA en las aulas y su impacto en la inclusión educativa en formación docente. Para ello, se realizó una revisión sistemática siguiendo el modelo Prisma (2020). Al aplicar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, se obtuvieron 25 artículos referidos a experiencias educativas desarrolladas en el nivel terciario, y más específicamente, en formación docente. Esta revisión permitió concluir que el uso del DUA en las aulas genera un impacto positivo para la inclusión educativa y permite una educación de calidad y la continuidad educativa.
Alimentação saudável na educação infantil em comunidades quilombolas
Authors: Graça Beatriz Alves , Landa Giovanni Guimarães
Published: December 2024

A alimentação nas comunidades quilombolas é rica em diversidade, com base em alimentos cultivados localmente e receitas passadas de geração emgeração. Contudo, os desafios impostos pela modernidade, como o aumento do consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados, tornam ainda mais urgente a necessidade de ações educativas que valorizem a comida de verdade e as práticas sustentáveis.
Esse material foi pensado especialmente para professores da educação infantil que atuam em contextos quilombolas. Ele oferece orientações claras e práticas que podem ser facilmente adaptadas à realidade de cada escola. Ao mesmo tempo, busca reforçar o papel do professor como mediador cultural, promovendo o aprendizado de hábitos alimentares saudáveis de forma integrada às vivências das crianças e suas famílias.
Brincar e aprender
Authors: Benevides Livera Pedro da Penha , Pirola Luciana Teles Moura
Published: December 2024

A publicação foi criada para ser uma aliada dos professores da Educação Infantil, oferecendo sugestões práticas de atividades lúdicas especialmente desenvolvidas para estimular o desenvolvimento cognitivo, motor, emocional e social das crianças do Berçário I e II.
The cognitive beliefs of mathematics teachers about gifted students and its relation to their cognitive beliefs to learn and teach mathematics
Authors: Youssef Nasser Helmy , Alabdulaziz Mansour Saleh
Published: December 2024

The aim of this research was to identify mathematics teachers’ cognitive beliefs about gifted students (MTCBGS), mathematics teachers’ cognitive beliefs about learning and teaching mathematics (MTCBLTM), and the relationship between these beliefs. To achieve this, a scale of cognitive beliefs about gifted students among teachers was developed along with a scale of cognitive beliefs for learning and teaching mathematics. The tools were administered to 131 male and female mathematics teachers at different levels in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the academic year 2024. The results revealed that levels of both MTCBGS and MTCBLTM were high. In addition, there was a statistically significant relationship between MTCBGS and MTCBLTM, as well as a statistically significant difference in MTCBGS between teachers with high MTCBLTM and teachers with low MTCBLTM. In view of the results, the researchers recommend building training programs for mathematics teachers according to MTCBGS and MTCBLTM and measuring their effectiveness, as well as spreading awareness about gifted students and teaching mathematics according to constructivist theory.
Teachers' Strategies to Encourage Students' Participation in English Classroom
Authors: Putri Syalwa Annisa , Salam Urai , Rezeki Yanti Sri
Published: December 2024

Teachers have an important role in creating a supportive environment in English lessons and should encourage students to participate actively. Appropriate teaching strategies can be employed to encourage student participation in the English classroom. This study was conducted to investigate strategies used by the teachers to encourage students’ participation in the English classroom at SMPN 01 Sungai Raya. The researcher employed a case study methodology, utilizing observation, interview, and document analysis as data collection methods to identify the strategy used by English teachers to encourage student participation. Based on the findings from observation, interview, and document analysis, it can be concluded that English teachers employed various strategies to encourage student participation in the classroom, such as questioning strategy, collaborative learning, motivational learning, and differentiation learning.
Speech Function of Student Conversation in English Classroom: A Semantic Study
Authors: Ayu Isa Putri Leila , Saibani Wiyanto Muhammad
Published: December 2024

The article aims to investigate speech function on student conversation in English classroom related with Halliday (1994) approach. This articleis a qualitative research design. Content or document analysis is used in this study. The data source is students’ conversations in class XI in English classroom at MAN 5 Jombang. The data in this article are sentences and clauses which represent the type and meaning of speech function on students conversation in English classroom. The instrument was smartphonewith an integrated camera to record video and audio. The recorded data were converted through transcription. The results showed that the students used three types of speech functions: statement, command, and question, but the offer type was not used by students. The statement type was often used by students in class. Meanwhile, there were three meanings of speech functions used by students, namely, giving information (statement), demanding goods-&-services (command), and demanding information (question). It could be seen that students applied elements of speech function. It is implied that the development of interactive activities and continuous evaluation are important to improve students' practical communication skills.Lecturers are encouraged to conduct more dynamic interactions in class with activities that stimulate the use of commands and questions.
Harnessing artificial intelligence for transformative community development: A comprehensive framework for enhancing engagement and impact
Authors: James Paul Onoja  , Olakunle Abayomi Ajala  , Adebimpe Bolatito Ige
Published: December 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing community development by enhancing engagement, optimizing resource allocation, and promoting equitable outcomes. This paper explores the transformative potential of AI applications in areas such as education, healthcare, and public services, highlighting their ability to address systemic disparities and improve decision-making processes. A comprehensive framework is proposed, emphasizing key components including data collection, AI-driven analytics, stakeholder collaboration, and community-specific decision-making. The paper also identifies significant barriers to adoption, including technological, financial, and social challenges, and offers actionable recommendations for governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and technologists. These recommendations focus on building digital infrastructure, promoting ethical AI practices, fostering digital literacy, and ensuring inclusivity. By addressing these challenges, stakeholders can harness the power of AI to create sustainable, inclusive, and transformative community development solutions.
Innovative telecommunications strategies for bridging digital inequities: A framework for empowering underserved communities
Authors: James Paul Onoja  , Olakunle Abayomi Ajala
Published: December 2024

This paper explores innovative telecommunications strategies to bridge digital inequities and empower underserved communities. It highlights the transformative potential of emerging technologies such as 5G, satellite internet, and mesh networks in providing high-speed connectivity to remote and underserved regions. The study underscores the critical importance of affordability and accessibility in promoting digital inclusion, advocating for subsidies, financial assistance, and innovative pricing models to reduce the financial burden on low-income households. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are identified as pivotal in pooling resources, expertise, and infrastructure to drive digital inclusion efforts. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the significance of community engagement and capacity-building initiatives to ensure sustainable digital inclusion, advocating for tailored digital literacy programs and technical training. Policy recommendations focus on creating supportive regulatory environments, streamlining approval processes, and protecting data privacy and security. The paper concludes by outlining practical recommendations for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and community leaders, aiming to foster a more inclusive digital landscape and unlock socio-economic benefits for all.
AI-driven project optimization: A strategic framework for accelerating sustainable development outcomes
Authors: James Paul Onoja  , Olakunle Abayomi Ajala
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing projects to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It presents a strategic framework for integrating AI into project design, monitoring, and implementation, emphasizing its potential to enhance efficiency, scalability, and impact across diverse sectors. The discussion highlights key AI technologies, such as machine learning and predictive analytics, and their alignment with specific SDGs, including clean energy, sustainable cities, and climate action. Addressing challenges such as ethical considerations, data security, and the digital divide, the paper underscores the importance of policy support, cross-sector collaboration, and grassroots engagement. Finally, actionable recommendations are proposed to enable stakeholders to adopt and scale AI-driven optimization responsibly. By leveraging AI strategically, stakeholders can foster innovation and inclusivity, accelerating sustainable development outcomes globally.
A literature review: Understanding the effects of high and moderate intensity aerobic exercise on sleep quality in adults
Authors: Alisa Amalia Febriyana  , Faiza Chairunisa  , Michelle Abigail Sibarani  , Muhammad Natsirian Anton Wibisono  , Sundari Indah Wiyasihati  , Hayuris Kinandita Setiawan  , Misbakhul Munir  , Eka Arum Cahyaning Putri
Published: December 2024

Background: One of the essential aspects in maintaining physical and mental health is sleeping, yet many adults experience sleep disturbances that can further impact their well-being. Exercise, which includes physical activities such as running, cycling, and swimming, is known to offer numerous health benefits, including cardiovascular improvement and weight management. This literature review aims to thoroughly examine the effects found in a number of previous researches of aerobic exercise in both high and moderate intensity on sleep quality of adults.
Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, Google Scholar, and JSTOR using specific terms of "exercise AND intensity," "aerobic exercise AND sleep quality," and "sleep quality in adult" as keywords by using the Boolean operator. The result shows a total of 20 studies were deemed relevant for a full-text review, and, upon applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 7 studies were included in the final review. These findings consistently indicate that regular exercise positively influences sleep quality with the intensity of exercise emerges as a significant factor to the outcomes.
Conclusions: This review emphasizes how the correlation between exercise and sleep quality has a complex and multifarious nature, underlining the potential for exercise to serve as a non-pharmacological intervention to enhance sleep quality and overall well-being
Migration and memory: Intersections of black diasporic identities in African and Caribbean literature
Authors: Tolulope Daniel Ojuola
Published: December 2024

Migration and memory are central themes in African and Caribbean literature, offering profound insights into the complexities of Black diasporic identities. This study explores how writers from these regions, such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Derek Walcott, and Edwidge Danticat, portray the lived experiences of migration and its intricate interplay with memory. Migration, often accompanied by displacement and loss, serves as both a physical and emotional journey that shapes the diasporic identity. Memory acts as a bridge between past and present, enabling characters to navigate their sense of belonging while reconciling their histories and the realities of their new environments. Through an analysis of literary works, this paper examines how migration narratives capture the tensions between nostalgia for homeland and the struggle to assimilate into foreign spaces. Adichie’s works, for instance, delve into the challenges of cultural hybridity, while Walcott’s poetry reflects on the fractures of colonial legacies and the search for rootedness. Danticat’s storytelling, deeply infused with the Haitian diasporic experience, emphasizes the intergenerational trauma and resilience that characterize Black diasporic identities. Themes of displacement, nostalgia, and belonging are analyzed to reveal how memory serves as a repository of identity, a site of resistance, and a tool for healing. By situating these narratives within broader socio-historical contexts, the study highlights the universal yet unique struggles of diasporic communities. Ultimately, it argues that African and Caribbean literature not only preserves the cultural heritage of its peoples but also amplifies the voices of those navigating the intersections of migration, memory, and identity.
The effect of active compounds in herbal plants on increasing salivary pH in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Fatimah Nur Amalia  , Laili Romadhoni Jayanti  , Indeswati Diyatri drg M.Kes
Published: December 2024

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by insulin dysfunction characterized by hyperglycemia. Diabetes mellitus can be classified into four, namely type I diabetes mellitus, type II diabetes mellitus, other specific types of diabetes, gestational diabetes. Diabetes mellitus can cause complications in the dental and oral area, such as Xerostomia, dental caries, periodontitis, periodontal abscesses, and fungal infections of the mouth.
Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of active ingredients in herbal plants on the pH of saliva in people with type II diabetes mellitus.
Methods: The research design used is a literature review.
Discussion: The literature studied states that the content of flavonoids in different types of herbal plants can increase the pH of saliva in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. The manifestation of type II diabetes mellitus is an increase in glucose levels in the saliva that can be metabolized by oral cavity bacteria so that it produces acid and lowers the pH of the saliva. Increasing the pH of saliva to neutral can be done by providing extracts from herbal plants that contain flavonoids.
Conclusion: The active ingredients of flavonoids in herbal plants can restore the pH of saliva to normal in people with type II diabetes mellitus.
Effect of water stress on the nutrient uptake of cocoa genotypes in Southwest of Nigeria
Authors: Kayode Olufemi Ayegboyin  , Beatrice Abanum Nduka  , Mohammed Baba Nitsa  , Olufemi Aremu-Dele  , Isaac Temiloluwa Famaye  , Uthman Oyewole Oyediran
Published: December 2024

SCA 6, SCA 9, NA 32, ICS 96, N 38, PA 7 and PA 150 were either self or cross pollinated to form six cocoa genotypes namely: SCA 9 * SCA 12, NA 32 * NA 32, ICS 95 * ICS 95, N 38 * N 38, PA 7 * PA 150 and SCA 12 * SCA 9. The selection of the parent cocoa clones were based on their reported varied genotypic and traits to water stress conditions. The seeds of the six cocoa genotypes were pre-germinated for two weeks before their seedlings were transplanted into 4 kg topsoil inside each of the plastic pots in a greenhouse where they were examined for their responses to three different watering regimes at 25, 50 and 100 field capacity (fc) for 30 weeks. Data were collected on the physico-chemical properties of the experimental soil as the leaf contents for N, P, K, Ca, Mg and Fe nutrients. The leaf N, P, Ca and Fe contents showed higher concentrations at lower fc while K and Mg contents increased at higher water regimes. The results showed genotypic differences in the nutrient uptake performances of the cocoa seedlings.
Advancing national security and economic prosperity through resilient and technology-driven supply chains
Authors: Blessing Ameh
Published: December 2024

In today’s globally interconnected world, resilient and technology-driven supply chains are pivotal to ensuring national security, economic stability, and competitive growth. The complexities of modern trade, coupled with geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and cybersecurity threats, have exposed vulnerabilities in traditional supply chain systems. These disruptions not only threaten critical infrastructure but also undermine economic prosperity by increasing costs and reducing efficiency. Advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) offer transformative solutions to these challenges. Blockchain enhances transparency and security by providing immutable records of transactions, ensuring accountability across supply chain networks. AI optimizes operations through predictive analytics, improving demand forecasting, inventory management, and risk assessment. Meanwhile, IoT enables real-time monitoring, allowing stakeholders to track assets, environmental conditions, and logistics with unprecedented precision. Together, these technologies empower supply chains to adapt dynamically, fostering resilience against disruptions. Beyond operational improvements, technology-driven supply chains hold strategic importance for national security. Secure and transparent supply chains mitigate risks associated with critical resources, such as semiconductors and energy, while fostering domestic manufacturing capabilities. Economically, these innovations enhance efficiency, create jobs, and enable businesses to remain globally competitive. This paper explores the intersection of technology and supply chain resilience, highlighting their contributions to national security, economic prosperity, and sustainable development. It emphasizes the need for robust policy frameworks, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scalable solutions to ensure the future of secure and efficient global trade systems.
Teologi Artificial Intelligence: Suatu Kajian Etis-Teologis terhadap Fenomena Kehadiran Pendeta AI dalam Konteks Gereja di Indonesia di Masa Depan
Authors: Ndruru Terifosa , Setiawidi Agustinus
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) technology has revolutionized the perspectives, activities, and behaviors of human beings. AI has facilitated virtual interactions with humans at a remarkably advanced level, making it accessible to everyone. It has developed robots capable of emulating human behavior and engaging in a wide range of tasks, including participating in worship services. On the one hand, the inclusion of AI pastors has a beneficial effect on church services but, on the other hand, causes a detrimental effect on interpersonal services. This study investigated the function and influence of AI pastors on the future of the church in Indonesian through an analysis of Christian theology and ethics. We contended that AI pastors serve as tools that can enhance the future ministry of the church by critically considering ethical, biblical, and spiritual principles.Abstrak. Kemajuan teknologi AI telah mengubah cara pandang, cara kerja, dan tingkah laku manusia. AI telah membuka ruang kepada semua orang untuk dapat berinteraksi secara virtual manusia dengan kecanggihan dan kecerdasan yang sangat tinggi. AI telah membuat robot yang dapat bertindak seperti manusia dan melakukan berbagai kegiatan, termasuk dalam pelayanan keagamaan dengan hadirnya pendeta AI dalam pelayanan gerejawi. Kehadiran pendeta AI memberikan dampak positif bagi pelayanan gereja, namun berdampak negatif dalam pelayanan yang bersifat relasional. Dalam riset ini, kami melakukan penelitian terhadap peran dan dampak pendeta AI di masa depan gereja di Indonesia dengan melakukan studi teologi dan etika Kristen. Kami berargumen bahwa pendeta AI adalah instrumen yang dapat membantu pelayanan gereja di masa depan dengan memerhatikan secara saksama nilai etis, biblis, dan spiritual.
Kekuasaan Politik, Rivalitas Keagamaan, dan Xenofobia dalam Sejarah Kemartiran Kristen di Asia
Authors: Lumban Gaol Ebeneser
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Martyrdom plays a fundamental role in shaping the identity and faith journey of Christians in Asia. This study aimed to obtain understanding the factors that shape Christian martyrdom in Asia, especially the role of political power, religious rivalry, and xenophobia. Using a historical-comparative method, this study analyzed cases of persecution from the early Christian period to the modern era, such as in the Roman Empire, Persia, China, and Japan. The result of the study showed that martyrdom is a phenomenon that is closely related to social, political, and cultural dynamics. Thus, the results of this study can be a guide for more contextual evangelism efforts to minimize conflict and violence.Abstrak. Kemartiran memainkan peran fundamental dalam membentuk identitas dan perjalanan iman kekristenan di Asia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami faktor-faktor yang membentuk kemartiran Kristen di Asia, terutama peran kekuasaan politik, rivalitas agama, dan xenofobia. Dengan menggunakan metode historis-komparatif, penelitian ini menganalisis kasus-kasus persekusi dari periode awal kekristenan hingga abad modern, seperti di Kekaisaran Romawi, Persia, Tiongkok, dan Jepang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemartiran merupakan fenomena yang sangat terkait dengan dinamika sosial, politik, dan budaya. Dengan demikian hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi petunjuk bagi upaya penginjilan yang lebih bersifat kontekstual sehingga meminimalkan terjadinya konflik dan kekerasan.
Insegnare la LIS e la LISt all’università
Esperienze, materiali, strumenti per la didattica e per la valutazione
Authors: Branchini Chiara , Cardinaletti Anna , Mantovan Lara
Published: December 2024

Italian Sign Language (LIS) and Tactile Italian Sign Language (LISt) were only recently recognised by the Italian Parliament (Law no. 69, 21 May 2021). While political recognition is recent, academic recognition dates back more than twenty-five years, when LIS was recognised as a scientific discipline by the Ministerial Decree of 23 June 1997 (G.U. 27/07/1997). This enabled Italian universities to include the teaching of LIS and LISt in their programmes. In recent years, the training of professionals working in the field of deafness (interpreters, translators, teachers, and communication assistants) has gradually shifted from associations and private entities to universities. The establishment of new university courses in this area will improve the adoption of teaching methods based on established scientific research. This volume delves into the teaching of LIS and LISt at university level and outlines possible future developments in this field. The contributions share established teaching experiences and explore innovative methodologies and tools capable of promoting the development of LIS and LISt linguistic skills among university students.
Paganism and Christianity in Thirteenth-Century Sweden
The Skog Tapestry as a Testimony of the Conversion Process
Authors: De Zordi Elena
Published: December 2024

The Skog tapestry was found in 1912 in the church of Skog in Sweden’s Hälsingland region and is dated to the second half of the thirteenth century. The technique and the tapestry format are rooted in the pre-Christian culture of Scandinavia, as can be observed when confronting the object with other specimens found in Överhogdal and Oseberg. On the other hand, the figurative content is a testimony of Sweden’s Christianization process. This textile object works as a synthesis of the pagan past and the Christian present, inserting the new religious teachings into an already existing system of artistic practices.