bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Scylla. III. The Outside-in Radial Age Gradient in the Small Magellanic Cloud and the Star Formation Histories of the Main Body, Wing, and Outer Regions
Authors: Cohen Roger E. , McQuinn Kristen B. W. , Murray Claire E. , Williams Benjamin F. , Choi Yumi , Lindberg Christina W. , Burhenne Clare , Gordon Karl D. , Yanchulova Merica-Jones Petia , Bot Caroline , Dolphin Andrew E. , Gilbert Karoline M. , Goldman Steven , Hirschauer Alec S. , Sandstrom Karin M. , Telford O. Grace
Published: October 2024

The proximity of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds (LMC and SMC) provides the opportunity to study the impact of dwarf–dwarf interactions on their mass assembly with a unique level of detail. To this end, we analyze two-filter broadband imaging of 83 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) pointings covering 0.203 deg2 toward the SMC, extending out to ∼3.5 kpc in projection from its optical center. Lifetime star formation histories (SFHs) fit to each pointing independently reveal an outside-in age gradient such that fields in the SMC outskirts are older on average. We measure radial gradients of the look-back time to form 90%, 75%, and 50% of the cumulative stellar mass for the first time, finding δ(τ
90, τ
75, τ
50)/δ
R = (0.61

−
0.07

+
0.08

,

0.65

−
0.08

+
0.09

,

0.82

−
0.16

+
0.12

) Gyr kpc−1 assuming PARSEC evolutionary models and a commonly used elliptical geometry of the SMC, although our results are robust to these assumptions. The wing of the SMC deviates from this trend, forming 25% of its cumulative mass over the most recent 3 Gyr owing to a best-fit star formation rate that remains approximately constant. Our results are consistent with chemodynamical evidence of a tidally stripped SMC component in the foreground and imply contributions to the observed SFH from multiple previous LMC–SMC interactions. We also compare our SMC SFH with results from a companion study of the LMC, finding that while the two galaxies present different internal, spatially resolved SFH trends, both the LMC and SMC have similar near-constant lifetime SFHs when viewed globally.
A Two-zone Accretion Disk in the Changing-look Active Galactic Nucleus 1ES 1927+654: Physical Implications for Tidal Disruption Events and Super-Eddington Accretion
Authors: Li Ruancun , Ho Luis C. , Ricci Claudio , Trakhtenbrot Benny
Published: October 2024

The properties of slim accretion disks, while crucial for our understanding of black hole growth, have yet to be studied extensively observationally. We analyze the multiepoch broadband spectral energy distribution of the changing-look active galactic nucleus 1ES 1927+654 to derive the properties of its complex, time-dependent accretion flow. The accretion rate decays as

M

̇

∝

t

−
1.53

, consistent with the tidal disruption of a 1.1 M
⊙ star. Three components contribute to the spectral energy distribution: a central overheated zone resembling a slim disk, an outer truncated thin disk, and a hot corona. Photon trapping in the slim disk triggered by the high initial

M

̇

was characterized by a low radiation efficiency (3%), which later more than doubled (8%) after

M

̇

dropped sufficiently low for the disk to transition to a geometrically thin state. The blackbody temperature profile T ∝ R
−0.60 for the inner overheated zone matches the theoretical expectations of a slim disk, while the effective temperature profile of T ∝ R
−0.69 for the outer zone is consistent with the predictions of a thin disk. Both profiles flatten toward the inner boundary of the disk as a result of Compton cooling in the corona. Our work presents compelling observational evidence for the existence of slim accretion disks and elucidates the key parameters governing their behavior, paving the way for further exploration in this area.
An Edge-on Regular Disk Galaxy at z = 5.289
Authors: Yan Haojing , Sun Bangzheng , Ling Chenxiaoji
Published: October 2024

While rotation-supported gas disks are known to exist as early as at z ≈ 7, it is still a general belief that stellar disks form late in the Universe. This picture is now being challenged by the observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which have revealed a large number of disk-like galaxies that could be at z > 3, with some being candidates at z > 7. As an early formation of stellar disks will greatly impact our theory of galaxy formation and evolution, it is important to determine when such systems first emerged. Here we present D-CEERS-RUBIES-z5289 at z = 5.289 ± 0.001, the second confirmed stellar disk at z > 5, discovered using the archival JWST NIRCam imaging and NIRSpec spectroscopic data. This galaxy has a highly regular edge-on disk morphology, extends to ∼6.2 kpc along its major axis, and has an effective radius of ∼1.3–1.4 kpc. Such a large stellar disk is yet to be produced in numerical simulations. By analyzing its 10-band spectral energy distribution using four different tools, we find that it has a high stellar mass of 109.5–10.0
M
⊙. Its age is in the range of 330–510 Myr, and it has a mild star formation rate of 10–30 M
⊙ yr−1. While the current spectroscopic data do not allow the derivation of its rotation curve, the width of its Hα line from the partial slit coverage on one side of the disk reaches ∼345 km s−1, which suggests that it could have a significant contribution from rotation.
Implementation of Taxonomic Name Usages in Generating National Species Checklist in Taiwan
Authors: Tsai Sz-Yi , Lee Jin-Ying , Chung Kuo-Fang
Published: October 2024

The concept of Taxonomic Name Usage (TNU) involves the assertion of a recorded observation or fact associated with a scientific name. This reflects a taxonomic viewpoint on the usage of the name, but takes inspiration from the Global Names Usage Bank (GNUB). Like most taxonomic databases, earlier versions of the Catalogue of Life in Taiwan (TaiCOL), the national database that maintains the most complete authoritative list of Taiwan’s species, were designed solely for collecting scientific names as well as related information, unable to reflect various taxonomic concepts represented by TNUs in different taxonomic literatures over time. To incorporate and preserve diverse taxonomic viewpoints essential for taxonomic studies, TaiCOL developed the Scientific Names Management Tool (TaiCOLNT) to record TNUs so that a species checklist reflecting the taxon circumscriptions (i.e., the concepts behind different TNUs) can be generated by TaiCOL. Based on the former TaiCOL checklist as the backbone (also saved as TNUs), all TNUs that present a circumscription of a taxon were aggregated for creating taxonomic groups, accompanied by a series of processes, including handling logic of homotypic synonyms and autonyms, identifying the most current name usage within these groups, processing misused names, reviewing taxonomic viewpoints, and then updating the taxon (including accepted name changes, taxon merges, splits, or newly added taxa). The status of a name within a group is determined based on the latest reference, which is prioritized in the following order: published literature (including books and journals), unpublished materials (such as research reports, theses, government documents, etc.), and finally, TaiCOL's taxonomic backbone. By comprehensively recording taxonomic relationships and history provided by TNUs using TaiCOLNT, TaiCOL has effectively reduced taxon redundancies in synonyms and misapplied names. By implementing TaiCOLNT, TaiCOL will soon be able to provide multiple taxonomic opinions.
La presse agricole dans le Nord-Pas-de-Calais ( XIX e - XX e siècle)
Authors: Visse Jean-Paul , Allart Marie-Christine
Published: October 2024

Le Nord-Pas-de-Calais, grande région agricole, a, comme d’autres régions, développé sa presse agricole. Comme ailleurs, elle trouve son origine dans les Affiches , les revues et les bulletins des sociétés savantes mais aussi dans les pages agricoles des journaux. Les premiers périodiques agricoles s’imposent au xix e siècle et se situent dans l’héritage des luttes politiques de la Troisième République entre catholiques et républicains. Après une période d’apogée au xx e siècle avec le développement d’une presse spécialisée, technique, elle subit un reflux, suite à la diminution du nombre d’agriculteurs et aux difficultés de la presse en général. Mais le foisonnement des titres de presse, la longévité de certains journaux font sa particularité alors que la domination du groupe Réussir de la FNSEA sur la presse agricole qui culmine en 2017 se place dans la droite ligne des positions syndicales des agriculteurs de cette région depuis le xix e siècle.
The quasi-moderation role of local culture in the relationship between business sustainability practices and financial performance in the creative economy sector in Indonesia
Authors: Herli Mohammad , Tjahjadi Bambang , Hamidah Hamidah
Published: October 2024

Purpose: This research explores the effect of business sustainability practices (BSP) on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) financial performance, with cultural dimensions serving as moderating variables.Design/methodology: A survey strategy was used to gather data from 467 MSMEs keris respondents in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the hypothesis was validated using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method.Results: The results suggested that incorporating BSP positively impacted financial performance. This research also reported the moderating effects of culture on the relationship between BSP and financial performance. However, there was no evidence to support the idea that long-term orientation (LtO) in BSP moderated financial performance.Research limitations and implications: This research should be carried out in other sectors to observe the differences in characteristics of each MSMEs location. Additionally, cultural dimensions were considered to obtain more complex results.Theoretical Implication: BSP enhanced MSMEs financial performance, particularly when cultural factors such as power distance (PwD) were considered.Managerial Implication: The results implied that MSMEs systematically integrated BSP into business strategies and operations. Meanwhile, cultural factors, such as PwD could be reported in the implementation of these practices to optimize financial performance.Originality/value: Novel insights were provided into the effect of BSP on MSMEs financial performance, emphasizing the role of cultural factors. This research advanced the literature by showing the moderating influence of the cultural context on practices and identified a gap regarding LtO.
El uso de la viga Vierendeel en la obra de Carlos Fernández Casado
Authors: Pons-Poblet Josep Maria , Arribas-Blanco Ruth
Published: October 2024

Carlos Fernández Casado, conocido principalmente por sus proyectos de puentes, fue un ingeniero humanista que amplió su formación con estudios de Filosofía y Estética. Uno de los pioneros en el uso del hormigón armado, fue el introductor del método de Cross en España, de forma que se facilitaba el cálculo de las estructuras hiperestáticas. Entre éstas se destaca la tipología Vierendeel, presentada a finales del siglo XIX por Arthur Vierendeel. En este artículo se hace un breve repaso a los diferentes métodos de cálculo existentes previamente a la formulación de Hardy Cross para el análisis global de la misma, para pasar a analizar, a continuación, las aportaciones novedosas realizadas por el ingeniero riojano y la aplicación práctica en las vigas Vierendeel presentes en los talleres de montaje del Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeronáutica (INTA) en Torrejón de Ardoz.
Metalepsis Drifts: for a Figurative Reading of Conspiracy Narratives. The Example of Umberto Eco and the Conspiracy Machine
Authors: Cueille Julien
Published: October 2024

Many experts on conspiracy theory reduce the phenomenon to its rational, cognitive dimension. 1Yet the aesthetic dimension and narrative pleasure are obvious in conspiracist discourse, whose rhetoric closely follows the codes of popular fiction. Have we not underestimated the quest to “please”? We postulate a continuity between audiences’ attitudes to fiction and to “conspiracy theories”, which have become relatively indistinguishable in the contemporary context of information overload. Umberto Eco’s work is particularly illuminating in this respect, as it focuses on the indistinguishability of the true and the plausible, and metalepsis as a transgression of the fictional pact. The reception of two of his major “conspiracy” novels, Foucault’s Pendulum and The Prague Cemetery, reveals an emancipation of the metaleptic trope: the novelist, although known for his anti-fascism, finds himself accused of complacency towards anti-Semitism.
Towards EU Nature Restoration Law: a Boost for Biodiversity and Climate?
Authors: Baran Mariusz
Published: October 2024

The Nature Restoration Law, which was proposed on 22 June 2022 by the European Commission, would require European Union Member States to revive forests, wetlands and other sea – and landscapes marred by human development. The proposal tabled includes legally binding restoration targets for various ecosystems across the EU, and offers a huge opportunity to put our degraded nature on the path toward recovery. Support for a strong and ambitious EU Nature Restoration Law from the Member States will be crucial to maintain the overall ambition level of the legislation. Recovering our degraded ecosystems, and above all those with the most potential for capturing and storing carbon, is key to achieving the EU’s climate and biodiversity goals, as well as its international commitments. The proposal adds a new level of legal strength to conservation and restoration efforts across Europe. Previous attempts to increase restoration have failed, both in the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020, and the global strategic plan for biodiversity to 2020. The overarching objective of the proposed law is to achieve continuous, long term and sustained recovery of biodiverse land and sea areas, and increase climate mitigation and adaptation through restoration. Nature-based solutions should be a cornerstone of these ongoing efforts. This chapter has identified: (i) the aim of the proposed law, (ii) legally binding targets for Member States, (iii) no ‘one-size-fits-all’ concept and consideration of the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed regulation.
Is the EU Realising an Externally Just Green Transition?
Authors: Bednarek Jakub
Published: October 2024

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is intended to level the playing field for EU industrial manufacturers and their competitors in third countries, simultaneously allowing the EU to increase its emission reduction targets. The mechanism will replace other carbon leakage protection instruments enshrined in the EU ETS. Under the CBAM, importers will be obligated to pay for emissions embedded in their products. The instrument does not encompass any special treatment of developing states. The CBDR principle is one of the cornerstones of international climate change law. It can be argued that, while international climate change law does not preclude states from indirectly imposing burdens on manufacturers located in foreign states, the CBDR principle requires them to incorporate differentiation in that process. From this perspective, the CBAM is not aligned with the CBDR principle and fails to contribute to an externally just transition.
Soul-foods as pharmaka: female bodies and poisons in the Upper Rio Negro
Authors: Lolli Pedro , Andrello Geraldo
Published: October 2024

In this article, we explore the origins, properties, and ritual uses of a series of psychoactive substances among indigenous peoples of the Upper Rio Negro. Setting out from the mythical genesis of tobacco, coca, paricá, and caapi (ayahuasca), we examine the relationship between these substances and diverse aspects of female bodies and their reproductive powers, suggesting that these psychoactives can be conceived as pharmaka in the classic sense of the term, acting both to increase a person’s vital force and/or to harm and kill. As we show, these effects relate to the practice of blown magical incantations, used to both cure and provoke diseases, a connection that allows us to explore indigenous notions of life force, speech, and breath as ways through which bodies affect each other.
Love and anger in Amazonia and in academia: a disciple’s account of Joanna Overing’s oeuvre and teachings
Authors: Sulkin Carlos D. Londoño
Published: October 2024

In the Caquetá, Colombia, in 1995, I asked an Englishman who was doing fieldwork for his Ph.D. at Oxford for advice about graduate studies in the UK. “Maybe consider going to Joanna Overing,” he recommended. He thought that she and her students were doing the most exciting research in Amazonianist anthropology at the time. Meeting him was the first in a chain of fortunate events that led to my doing a Ph.D. under Joanna’s supervision and witnessing a golden but embattled era in her career. This is my personal account of her loves and peeves, her generous supervisory style, her theories, and her place in the history of our discipline and regional specialization, as I now see these. Regarding the latter, I focus especially on her brilliant writing on how contingent associations of Western anthropologists’ analytical terms hinder proper understanding of others’ political philosophies and ways of life; I attend as well to her attention to the centrality of moral understandings in social life, and to her participation in debates about Amazonian engagements with alterity, consanguinity, and conviviality.
O multiverso predatório dos deuses canibais: o legado de Joanna Overing
Authors: Lagrou Els , Belaunde Luisa Elvira
Published: October 2024

Neste artigo exploramos as contribuições de Joanna Overing à etnologia das Terras Baixas da América do Sul, em diálogo com os principais temas teóricos abordados pela subdisciplina. Neste sentido, propomos uma breve biografia intelectual da antropóloga norte-americana, nascida em 1938, que fez trabalho de campo na Venezuela, lecionou nos Estados Unidos, na Inglaterra e na Escócia, teceu diálogos interdisciplinares entre filosofia, linguística e antropologia e dinamizou as trocas entre a etnologia feita na Inglaterra, na França, na Escandinávia e no Brasil. Sendo a única mulher no Departamento de Antropologia da London School of Economics durante boa parte da década de 1980, Overing enfrentou polêmicas pioneiras sobre parentesco, gênero, racionalidade, temporalidade, estética e criatividade com uma escrita elegante, clara e teoricamente densa, abrindo espaço para outras mulheres na academia. Tanto em Londres, como em Saint Andrews, ela fez escola. Teve muitos orientandos e orientandas e com eles e elas definiu pautas-chave para futuros desenvolvimentos da antropologia.
Neighborly Connections
Authors: Ravikumar Manvitha , Muralidharan Srishti
Published: October 2024

This chapter explores the social-psychological aspects of everyday interactions between neighbors with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It examines the challenges faced by individuals with IDD in social inclusion and discusses strategies to foster positive neighborly relationships. The chapter delves into theoretical frameworks underpinning social interactions, communication strategies, and methods for altering social perceptions. It emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and proactive engagement in building inclusive communities. The impact of positive interactions on the psychological well-being of individuals with IDD is highlighted, along with the broader societal benefits of inclusion. The chapter also presents success stories of famous personalities with IDD who have overcome social inclusion challenges. By integrating research findings with practical strategies, the chapter provides a comprehensive guide for promoting social inclusion and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with IDD within communities.
Yoga's Miraculous Biopsychosocial Impact on People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Singh Bhupinder , Singh Anita , Gautam Ritu , Kaunert Christian , Lal Sahil , Arora Manmeet Kaur
Published: October 2024

Yoga combines physical exercise with an inwardly focused, attentive concentration on awareness of the breath, energy, and self. The human body is a holistic organism made up of several interconnected dimensions that are inextricably linked to one another and that any sickness or health state that affects one dimension also impacts the other dimensions. Every person has different requirements, and that each person must be treated as an individual with a practice that is customized to meet those needs. Yoga involves the learner in the healing process; by actively participating in their path to wellness, the student has a stronger feeling of autonomy and the healing occurs inside rather than externally. The mental health and well-being are essential to recovery. This chapter comprehensively explores the diverse arena of yoga's miraculous biopsychosocial impact on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities which scaling cognitive and health promotion.
Promoting Social Inclusion and Support of People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Sadiki Marubini Christinah
Published: October 2024

Intellectual and developmental disabilities often meet more oppositions than other types of human rights disabilities, largely because if disability was historical viewed as medical model rather than a human rights issues. The concept of social inclusion shifts in the way disability is viewed, a shift from the medical model of disability to a social model of disability. The social model framed disability as a human rights issue, and thus argued that disability rights should be included within the broader set of human rights. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities continue to experience high rates of social isolation. Social inclusion promotes full participation with the community does not necessarily mean people with intellectual developmental disabilities feel integrated within the community or accepted by their peers. It involves making meaningful connections and participation in fulfilling activities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additional social inclusion remains an important element of well-being for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The formation of countless organisations of people with disabilities organizations (OPDs) around the world effectively amplified the voices of persons with intellectual and development disabilities and worked to promote disability as a human rights concern. Collaboration is significant to expand interaction networks with larger civil society organisations and cross disabilities to advocate social inclusion for all. Social inclusion promoting self-reliance by people with intellectual and development with disabilities. The subsequent policies and conventions that came to force as a result promoting inclusion, set the stage for the formation of the inclusion people with intellectual and development with disabilities.
Economic-Financial Issues and Climate Change
Authors: Güney Güven , Bozkurt Eda
Published: October 2024

The situation in which the interaction of economic-financial and social structure with the environment is not evaluated as a whole causes present and future generations not to benefit equally from the opportunities brought by development. For this reason, it is very important for policy development to determine the relationship between climate change and economic-financial issues by considering the issue of climate change from a sustainable development perspective. Identifying which economic-financial events fuel climate change will help policymakers to develop measures and solutions in that area. For this purpose, in this study, considering the availability of the data set, estimations were made based on panel quantile regression for the countries in the World Bank database. Thus, with a new econometric method, the causes of climate change have been revealed from an economic and financial framework for the countries that make up each quantile.
Innovation and Technology to Address the Challenges of Climate Change
Authors: Luu Thi Minh Ngoc , Yadav Mohit , Srivastava Anugamini Priya , Gopal Krishan
Published: October 2024

This chapter explores the pivotal role of innovation and technology in addressing the multifaceted challenges of climate change. It examines advancements in renewable energy, digital technologies, circular economy models, and climate resilience strategies, highlighting their potential to drive significant progress in climate action. The chapter also discusses the barriers to innovation adoption, including financial constraints, regulatory hurdles, and social resistance. By analyzing case studies of successful climate innovations and considering future trends, it provides a comprehensive overview of how technological and strategic innovations can mitigate and adapt to climate impacts. The chapter emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts and inclusive approaches in fostering effective climate solutions and advancing towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Open Innovation, Technology, Economic Integration Research in Africa
Authors: Saidi Hicham , Madhat Fatima Zahra
Published: October 2024

Economic openness for growth involves complex factors that need further investigation. Traditionally focused on developed economies, recent research is shifting towards emerging regions like Africa. Our study addresses this gap by exploring the intersection of open innovation, technology, and economic integration in Africa. The analysis reveals a significant increase in publications on these topics since 2014, with a notable rise from 2018, indicating growing academic interest. Key works include a 2020 study on SME contributions to regional growth (33 citations), a 2021 exploration of fintech success (31 citations), and a 2019 analysis of knowledge in free trade zones (28 citations). Through bibliometric analysis, we identify key contributors, influential countries, and collaborative networks, offering insights and a framework for future research to support sustainable development across Africa, emphasizing regional origin and technological capacity in economic strategies.
Logistic Clustering Dynamics Determinants
Authors: Bouhtati Naoual , Aarabe Mourad , Alla Lhoussaine , El Yaacoubi Youssef
Published: October 2024

The study aims to explore the future evolution of the dynamics of logistics clusters through a systematic and qualitative bibliometric approach. The research gaps identified are identified by the lack of work on the specific perspective of logistics clusters, and bibliometric approaches applied to this subject. In addition, there is a need to address the lack of empirical data on the evolution of logistics clusters. The central issue is to analyse in depth how the dynamics of logistics clusters will evolve, highlighting key trends and major influencing factors that will shape this environment. The study will adopt a systematic and qualitative bibliometric approach to provide a thorough and rigorous analysis of emerging trends and future perspectives in the field. The research has highlighted the role of endogenous and exogenous factors as levers for dynamizing logistic clustering, as well as the moderating role of accompanying measures and the level of maturity of the cluster in such a causal relationship.
Analyzing Territorial Variations in the Implementation of IoT-Based Smart Homes
Authors: Sharma Aditya , Anand Nilesh , Mukherjee Samyantak , Kumar Shubham , Kumar Somesh , Mohapatra Hitesh
Published: October 2024

This paper provides an in-depth introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of smart homes, discussing the components and evolution of smart homes. It presents a comprehensive literature review tracing the development of smart homes over time. The paper further explores the implementation of smart homes in China, Malaysia, and India, focusing on adoption rates, cultural acceptance, and the economic capability of individuals. It highlights the contrasting differences in these three aspects: Adoption Rate, Cultural Acceptance and Economic condition of population across the three countries: India, China and Myanmar. The results section underscores the significance of this research in understanding the dynamics of smart home adoption and its implications for future development. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on smart homes and IoT, offering valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and industry practitioners.
The Revolution of Territorial Management Through the Adoption of Emerging Innovations
Authors: Amrani Hanae , Boussouf Zouheir , Aftiss Ahmed
Published: October 2024

In recent years, the Casablanca-Settat region has initiated a transformative journey by integrating emerging technologies into its territorial management. This study examines the impact of innovations like artificial intelligence, big data, and smart city initiatives on local governance and development. Grounded in an interpretivist framework, the research employs semi-structured interviews with municipal officials, project coordinators, and representatives from research institutions and NGOs. Findings highlight that while these technologies enhance resource management, citizen engagement, and service delivery, challenges persist, including infrastructure limitations, data security concerns, and resistance to change. Additionally, the potential of these technologies to drive economic and social advancement in the region is underscored. The study concludes with strategic recommendations to harness technological innovations for sustainable and inclusive development in Casablanca-Settat, offering valuable insights for policymakers and future research
Preservice Teachers' Attitudes Towards Employing AI Applications in the Special Education Environment
Authors: Abu Mukh Yasmeen , Abd-Rabo Aysha , Tarter Safia
Published: October 2024

Artificial intelligence is the ability to design intelligent methods or develop self-learning software suggestions that mimic human traits. This study will reveal pre-service teachers' attitudes toward employing artificial intelligence applications in special educational settings. The descriptive approach was used to achieve the research objectives. The closed questionnaire was applied as a study tool on a random sample of 138 pre-service teachers from Al Qasimi Academy College. The study raises the following questions: What are the attitudes of pre-service teachers towards employing artificial intelligence applications in special educational settings? Do pre-service teachers' attitudes towards employing artificial intelligence applications in special education environments change depending on the type of school, the gender of the pre-service teachers, their ages, and the year of study? The study showed that pre-service teachers' attitudes are neutral in employing artificial intelligence in special education settings. .
Using Artificial Intelligence in EFL Learning Among Multilingual Young Learners
Authors: Cizrelioğlu İdil , Aydin Selami
Published: October 2024

With the rapid advancement in educational technology, the integration of artificial intelligence has transformed language learning environments. However, the impact of these technologies on learning among multilingual young learners remains underexplored. This study investigates the effectiveness of integrating AI technologies in enhancing learning among multilingual young learners. Qualitative data were collected from 17 primary school students in Istanbul, Turkiye, through observations and semi-structured interviews following interactive gameplay sessions with Duolingo. Findings revealed that AI-driven language tools improve comprehension, engagement, sentence formation, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and writing skills, particularly when instructions are provided in learners' native languages.
Use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Does Not Increase the Risk of Cancer in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Kim Mijin , Kim Seung Chan , Kim Jinmi , Kim Bo Hyun
Published: October 2024

Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are increasingly used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) given their extra-pancreatic effects. However, there are concerns about carcinogenesis in the pancreas and thyroid gland. We aimed to evaluate the site-specific incidence of cancer in patients with T2DM-treated GLP-1 RAs using a nationwide cohort.Methods: This study included data obtained from the Korean National Health Insurance Service (between 2004 and 2021). The primary outcome was newly diagnosed cancer, and the median follow-up duration for all participants was 8 years.Results: After propensity score matching, 7,827 participants were analyzed; 2,609 individuals each were included in the GLP-1 RA, diabetes mellitus (DM) control, and non-DM control groups. The incidence rate ratio (IRR) of subsequent cancer in patients with T2DM was 1.73, which was higher than that of individuals without DM, and it increased in both men and women. Analysis of patients with T2DM showed no increased cancer risk associated with the use of GLP-1 RA, and similar results were observed in both men and women. The IRRs of pancreatic cancer (0.74), thyroid cancer (1.32), and medullary thyroid cancer (0.34) did not significantly increase in the GLP-1 RA group compared with those in the DM control group.Conclusion: There was a 73% higher risk of cancer in patients with T2DM compared with the general population. However, among patients with T2DM, there was no association between the use of GLP-1 RAs and new-onset cancers, including pancreatic and medullary thyroid cancers.
О дифференциальных операторах нечeтного порядка с $PT$-симметричными периодическими матричными коэффициентами
Authors: Veliev Oktay Alish oglu
Published: October 2024

В статье изучается спектр дифференциального оператора $T$, порожденного обыкновенным дифференциальным выражением порядка $n$ с $\mathrm{PT}$-симметричными периодическими $m\times m$-матричными коэффициентами. Доказано, что если числа $m$ и $n$ нечетны, то спектр оператора $T$ содержит вещественную прямую. Заметим, что в стандартной квантовой теории наблюдаемым системам соответствуют эрмитовы операторы, спектры которых вещественны. Изучение $\mathrm{PT}$-симметричной квантовой теории основано на том наблюдении, что спектры $\mathrm{PT}$-симметричных несамосопряженных операторов могут содержать вещественные числа. В данной статье дано очень короткое доказательство того, что существует большой класс $\mathrm{PT}$-симметричных операторов, спектры которых содержат вещественную ось.
Алгебраическая версия конструкции Пуанкаре
Authors: Stepanova Mariya Aleksandrovna
Published: October 2024

Конструкция Пуанкаре в CR-геометрии позволяет оценить размерность стабилизатора алгебры Ли инфинитезимальных голоморфных автоморфизмов ростка CR-многообразия через размерность стабилизатора соответствующей алгебры модельной поверхности этого ростка. Мы даем отрицательный ответ на следующий естественный вопрос: существует ли алгебраическая версия конструкции Пуанкаре, т.е. верно ли, что стабилизатор алгебры автоморфизмов ростка CR-многообразия изоморфен некоторой подалгебре Ли стабилизатора алгебры его модельной поверхности?
Также мы даем отрицательный ответ на соответствующий вопрос для всей алгебры автоморфизмов.
Подгруппы группы Кремоны ограниченной степени в $\mathrm{CR}$-геометрии
Authors: Beloshapka Valerii Konstantinovich
Published: October 2024

Дается описание подгрупп равномерно ограниченной степени группы Кремоны произвольного ранга. Такие подгруппы естественно возникают в $\mathrm{CR}$-геометрии как группы голоморфных автоморфизмов невырожденных однородных модельных поверхностей.
Boosting Islamic Bank Profitability: Governance, Disclosure, And Stakeholder Satisfaction
Authors: Putra Donny Maha
Published: October 2024

This study investigates how financial disclosure (SBFd), governance implementation (GGIsb), and social responsibility disclosure (SBSRd) affect profitability (SBP) and stakeholder satisfaction (SS), which are also mediating factors. This study uses a quantitative approach with secondary data in financial reports. The sample study involved 65 data of financial statements and reports annually collected during 2019-2022 from 13 Islamic Banks in Indonesia. The results show that SBFd and GGIsb positively impact SS and SBP. In contrast, SBSRd does not affect SBP and SS. Meanwhile, SS positively impacts SBP and has a good mediator effect on all correlations. This study confirms the stakeholder theory of the importance of transparency and good governance in improving the performance of finance and the mediating role of stakeholder satisfaction. Practical implications include recommendations to raise financial disclosure quality and strengthen governance mechanisms initiatives more effectively. The findings provide new insights for academics and practitioners in understanding the dynamics between operational factors and financially optimized banking sharia in the Indonesian context.
MSME Lending And Bank Efficiency: Comparison Between Indonesia And Malaysia
Authors: Nugroho Dwiyanjana Santyo , Aji Tri Susilo Wahyu
Published: October 2024

MSMEs are one of the pillars of the country's economy; banking has a role in facilitating financing for MSMEs so that they can proliferate. On the other hand, banks must consider the cost efficiency they produce, considering that MSMEs are one of the sectors with high credit risk. This study aims to prove that financing for MSMEs can increase bank efficiency and that there are differences between banking in Indonesia and Malaysia. This study uses quantitative with an associative and comparative approach. The population of this study is banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and Bursa Malaysia in the 2020-2023 period. The Indonesian sample technique uses the purposive sampling method, and Malaysia uses the saturated sample method. The analysis technique uses stochastic frontier analysis (SFA), multiple linear regression, and difference tests with the help of statistical tools like Stata 17. The findings of the study show that financing for MSMEs affects bank efficiency. There is no difference between bank efficiency in Malaysia and Indonesia, but there is a significant difference between MSME financing in Malaysia and Indonesia. The theoretical implications of this study complement the theory regarding the relationship between MSME financing and bank efficiency. The practical implications of this research can provide recommendations to regulators in Indonesia to boost banking by increasing the financing ratio to MSMEs.
The Influence of Dual Role Conflict, Job Stress, and Tenure on Female Leaders’ Performance in the Accor Hotel Group in Indonesia
Authors:   Institut Pariwisata Trisakti, Jalan IKPN Raya Jakarta Indonesia, Lisa Lisa , Rahmanita Myrza ,   Institut Pariwisata Trisakti, Jalan IKPN Raya Jakarta Indonesia, Asmaniati Fetty ,   Institut Pariwisata Trisakti, Jalan IKPN Raya Jakarta Indonesia, Pramanik Purwanti Dyah ,   Institut Pariwisata Trisakti, Jalan IKPN Raya Jakarta Indonesia
Published: October 2024

The role of women and gender inequality in the business world, including tourism, remains a significant issue. Women who serve as Hotel Leaders face dual roles as housewives and workers, leading to multiple role conflicts. These conflicts can negatively impact both family life and work activities. Accor Hotels, a leading global hotel chain, supports gender equality and encourages women to become Hotel Leaders. This quantitative research collected data through questionnaires using convenience sampling to select 36 female Hotel Leaders at Accor Hotel Group in Indonesia. The study employed various quantitative analysis techniques, including validity and reliability tests, correlation coefficients, determination coefficients, multiple regression analysis, and significance tests. The results revealed that dual role conflict, job stress, and tenure simultaneously affect female leaders’ performance. These variables significantly and positively influenced the performance of Female Hotel Leaders. Based on these findings, the researcher suggests that the Accor Indonesia Hotel Group create a pleasant working environment, provides flexibility for managing family time, helps employees manage stress effectively, and ensures attention to the quality and quantity of employees’ work outcomes. These measures can help mitigate the negative impacts of dual role conflicts and job stress to improve the performance of Female Hotel Leaders.
Comparison of Unitary Vs. Federal Political Systems (with an Emphasis on the Appropriateness of Federal Political System and Its Potential Advantages for Afghanistan)
Authors: Jaras Mohammad Yaseen
Published: October 2024

Unitary political systems usually face the problems of power distribution and participation of minority groups in power in third world societies. In Afghanistan, this has caused most of the ethnic groups living in this country, none of which constitute the absolute majority, to suffer and be dissatisfied with the unequal presence in power. The government's lack of attention to the rights of minorities and balanced development cause instability in this country. Therefore, the question that arises is which type of system (unitary or Federal) is suitable for Afghanistan? The existence of a unitary system in the pluralistic society of Afghanistan during the past two and a half centuries has not been the answer to the requirements of the Afghan society; therefore, we are examining the Federal model to create a stable government in Afghanistan. The main purpose of this research is to compare the unitary system with the Federal one and also to address why the Federal model is effective for Afghanistan. The current research used the descriptive method and library data.
FISIOTERAPIA: UM OLHAR HISTÓRICO SOBRE A PROFISSÃO E SUA EVOLUÇÃO
Authors: De Oliveira Carolayne , Gomes Almeida Jeniffer , Martins da Silva Mayne , Cardoso Monfardini Milena , Rocha Jahel da Pachão Tuane , Rodrigues Silva Daniel
Published: October 2024

The importance of the discussion about the evolution of physiotherapy throughout history is undeniable. Since its inception, it has continued to develop and evolve rapidly, using new manual and technological techniques to boost patient treatment. The objective of physiotherapy today is to treat patients to insert them back into normal life functions, seeking to take them beyond their usual physical capacity. Objective: To carry out a bibliographic review on the origin and evolution of physiotherapy throughout history starting from antiquity, physiotherapy in Brazil and the evolution of its techniques and to compare its changes, adaptations, original and innovative techniques. Methodology: This study is a literature review carried out through research in electronic databases and bibliographic references. Articles related to the theme, all in Portuguese, English or Spanish, were selected to carry out this study. Results: It was found that there is a great diversity of articles on the subject where they addressed the origin of physical therapy in antiquity and in Brazil and its evolution. Conclusion: We conclude that physiotherapy has become an independent and valued profession through the labor market, after a journey of challenges throughout its history.
Optimizing Growth of Melon (Cucumis melo L. cv. Madesta) in Nutrient Film Technique and Drip Irrigation Hydroponics with Varied Substrates
Authors: Sri Wulan Manuhara Yosephine , Sugiarso Djarot , Fajar Ariyan Pratama , Niam Khoirul , Aziz Raden Thilawatil , Wal Yudha Arga , Clement Christopher , Daryono Budi Setiadi , Miftahudin Miftahudin , Meitha Karlia , Nurhayati Awik Puji Dyah , Tri Wibowo Anjar
Published: October 2024

Hydroponic systems offer a promising solution for urban farming and the utilization of unproductive land. Successful implementation, however, requires careful optimization to select the most effective hydroponic system tailored to specific plants and environmental conditions. This study aims to compare the growth and physiological responses of Madesta melons (Cucumis melo L. cv. Madesta) cultivated using the nutrient film technique (NFT) and drip irrigation system (DIS) with variations in growth media. The Madesta melon seeds underwent a two-week germination phase in coco peat media, followed by transplanting into NFT and DIS setups utilizing diverse growth media, including rice husk, rice husk mixed with compost, and compost only. Over four weeks post-cultivation, assessments were conducted on key growth metrics such as leaf count, leaf diameter, plant height, and stem diameter. Plant physiological responses were also analyzed, encompassing chlorophyll and nitrogen levels, along with the mineral composition within leaves and fruits. Results revealed that the DIS cultivation outperformed the NFT in terms of growth outcomes. Among the varied media combinations, the rice husk and compost blend supported growth most effectively. Notably, no significant differences were observed in leaf and fruit nitrogen content between the DIS and NFT systems, and the overall mineral content of the media remained relatively stable before and after the cultivation period. Mineral content analysis revealed calcium as the predominant element in the leaves, while potassium emerged as the most abundant mineral in the fruits. This research sheds light on the potential of hydroponic systems, specifically the DIS method, for enhancing melon cultivation, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate growth media to maximize plant growth.
SOCIOLOGIA DAS INSTITUIÇÕES EDUCATIVAS: EXPECTATIVAS DOS PAIS QUE MANDAM SEUS FILHOS A EDUCAÇÃO DA CATEQUESE.
Authors: Ossufo Assane Saulé , Ferreira Hugo Silva , Caldeira Victor Lucas
Published: October 2024

The present article is part of a questionnaire elaborated in the Master's Degree in Administration and Regulation of Education at the Samora Moisés Machel Academy. Its objective is to analyze the importance of catechesis education for society. A research done in one of the neighborhoods in the city and province of Nampula, aims to understand the expectations of parents in relation to religious education, in particular the “catechesis” of their children. It is a fact that education, particularly Christian, has a great influence on man in his coexistence with others, whether at work, in the family, at leisure and among other spaces. The methodology used in the elaboration of this work was the field research that consisted of the presentation of an inquiry to several Christian parents in order to gather their sensibilities in relation to the subject. Therefore, this brought advances rarely investigated in Mozambique and makes it understand that parents do have expectations regarding the education offered by religious institutions. Thus, it is concluded from this study that, parents send their children to catechesis to seek their preparation for a better future and the conservation of religious values in the family, denying that it may simply be a culture inherited from the Portuguese people even with the divergences between expectations and reality.
OS ASPECTOS DO PROCESSO DE EXPANSÃO INTERNACIONAL DAS EMPRESAS
Authors: Nogueira Adriano Olemar , Ferreira Hugo Silva
Published: October 2024

The main purpose of this article is to show how Brazilian companies are expanding internationally, the main characteristics of international business expansion models, the challenges faced during the process and the benefits that companies achieve, it was understood that they are the most varied therefore, for a national company to gain space in the global market, it must be aware of the management of activities and investments, and of the importance of strategic planning for growth to be continuous and that efforts are convenient with the desired results and those achieved .