bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sosialisasi dan Pendampingan Pembuatan Sertifikat Halal untuk Kelegalitasan Usaha UMK Dina Dewi
Authors: Rosikhu Muhammad , Karni Ine , Komalasari Husnita , Cahyadi Irwan
Published: January 2025

Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) memiliki peran penting dalam perekonomian Indonesia. Namun, tantangan kelegalitasan dan sertifikasi halal sering menghambat pengembangan usaha tersebut, khususnya bagi UMKM di sektor makanan dan minuman. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan sosialisasi dan pendampingan pembuatan sertifikat halal bagi UMK Dina Dewi di Desa Peresak, Lombok Barat, dengan menggunakan sistem Online Single Submission (OSS) dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (PTSP-Halal). Metode yang digunakan meliputi ceramah, diskusi dan instruksi kerja. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan peserta mengenai pentingnya legalitas usaha dan produk, penyelesaian dokumen administratif seperti Sistem Jaminan Produk Halal (SJPH), hingga penerbitan sertifikat halal untuk 3 produk makanan UMK Dina Dewi yaitu keciprut, tempani, dan kaliadem. Pendampingan teknis berhasil mengatasi kendala seperti kurangnya literasi teknologi dan pemahaman proses administrasi, sehingga UMKM dapat menjalankan legalitas usaha secara mandiri. Pendaftaran sertifikat ini melalui program pemerintah yaitu sertifikat halal gratis (SEHATI). Kegiatan ini tidak hanya meningkatkan daya saing UMKM di pasar lokal dan internasional, tetapi juga menjadi langkah strategis dalam pemberdayaan ekonomi inklusif dan berkelanjutan.
Peningkatan Kapasitas Usaha Abon Ikan Konnya melalui Pemberdayaan Wanita Nelayan di Dusun Ujunge Kabupaten Barru
Authors: Mariana Lina , Hatidja St. , Arum Ruki Ambar , Dakhri M
Published: January 2025

Pemberdayaan wanita nelayan untuk meningkatkan kapasitas usaha abon Ikan Konnya (Ikan Kakatua) di Dusun Ujunge merupakan upaya untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan mereka serta keberlanjutan usaha pengolahan ikan secara keseluruhan. Permasalahan utama mitra adalah mitra belum memiliki pengetahuan tentang CPPOB, minimnya pengetahuan mitra mengenai inovasi produk, mitra belum memiliki pencatatan usaha yang baik, serta mitra masih minim pengetahuan terkait pemasaran produk. Solusi yang di tawarkan adalah dengan memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan inovasi produk, pelatihan dan pendampingan produksi (CCPOB dan penerapan alat tepat guna), serta pelatihan dan pendampingan manajemen usaha (manajemen keuangan dan manajemen pemasaran). Metode pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan meliputi tahap pengamatan dan sosialisasi, tahap pemilihan dan penyusunan metode kegiatan, tahap pelaksanaan yang terdiri dari monitoring dan evaluasi serta tahap pelaporan luaran kegiatan. Dari kegiatan pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat secara garis besar diidentifikasi permasalahan utama dari mitra saat ini, yaitu: pengetahuan mitra mengenai inovasi produk masih minim, pengetahuan mitra mengenai Cara Produksi Pangan Olahan yang Baik (CPPOB) masih minim, mitra masih sangat minim pengetahuan terkait pemasaran produk, serta mitra belum memiliki pencatatan usaha. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat adalah peningkatan pengetahuan mitra mengenai CPPOB, peningkatan keterampilan mitra dalam mengolah abon ikan konya aneka rasa (original dan pedas), peningkatan pengetahuan mitra mengenai pencatatan usaha dan pembukuan, peningkatan pemberdayaan wanita nelayan, serta meningkatnya pengetahuan mitra mengenai pemasaran produk dan kemampuan mitra mengelola akun Shopee.Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat akan terus di lanjutkan oleh tim, dengan harapan mitra mampu meningkat usahanya dari segi kuantitas dan pendapatan.
Perluasan Pasar Produk Pisau Dapur Pada Pande Besi Dapur Setiawan Kiping Tulungagung Memanfaatkan Teknologi Informasi Dan Mesin Produksi
Authors: Alhamri Rinanza Zulmy , Setianingsih Novie Astuti , Wahyu Mujahid
Published: January 2025

Mitra adalah salah satu pande besi tradisional di Desa Kiping, Kecamatan Gondang, Kabupaten Tulungagung yaitu Dapur Setiawan. Masalah prioritas pada Mitra adalah belum memiliki legalitas usaha, produk pisau dapur memiliki gagang bulat lonjong, kemasan produk pisau dapur sederhana, dan pemasaran tidak berkembang. Solusi yang diberikan meliputi pendampingan pengurusan legalitas usaha, pembuatan mesin produksi, serta pelatihan pemanfaatan teknologi informasi. Diharapkan solusi dapat memberikan perluasan pasar dengan adanya diversifikasi produk berupa pisau dapur dengan gagang pipih berdaya saing tinggi. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan meliputi Pendampingan Legalitas Usaha, Pembuatan Mesin Produksi, Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi, dan Evaluasi Kegiatan. Pendampingan legalitas usaha menghasilkan Nomor Induk Berusaha Industri Alat Potong dan Perkakas Tangan yang Digunakan dalam Rumah Tangga. Pembuatan Mesin Produksi menghasilkan mesin pemotong kayu untuk memotong bahan gagang, mesin spindle untuk membentuk gagang, dan mesin amplas untuk menghaluskan gagang. Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi terdiri dari pelatihan desain kemasan serta pelatihan pemanfaatan e-commerce berupa Shopee dan pemanfaatan media sosial berupa Instagram. Hasil evaluasi kegiatan, Mitra memiliki diversifikasi pisau dapur bergagang pipih hasil penggunaan mesin pemotong kayu dengan kinerja 1 gagang per menit, mesin spindle 1 gagang per menit, mesin amplas 1 gagang per menit, dan 1 buah pisau dapur siap jual per 5 menit. Menggunakan metode Skala Likert pengetahuan Mitra pengetahuan tentang kemasan meningkat 12,5%, pengetahuan Shopee meningkat 12,5%, dan pengetahuan Instagram meningkat 7,5%. Pendapatan kotor Mitra dari hasil pemasaran pisau dapur gagang pipih selama satu bulan meningkat berdasarkan transaksi e-commerce sebanyak 12 buah pisau dapur senilai Rp 120.000,- dengan total keuntungan Rp 48.000,-.
Pemanfaatan Pangan Lokal Guna Meningkatkan Diversifikasi Pangan Keluarga
Authors: Andra Vidyarini  , Zukryandry Zukryandry , Widiana Dea Rizki , Dalimunthe Nathasa Khalida
Published: January 2025

Diversifikasi pangan menjadi salah satu strategi penting untuk memperkuat ketahanan pangan salah satunya dengan pemanfaatan pangan lokal. Pemanfaatan pangan lokal merupakan langkah strategis untuk mendorong diversifikasi pangan keluarga, sekaligus mendukung ketahanan pangan di wilayah perkotaan. Melalui program edukasi dan pelatihan pengolahan pangan lokal yang kreatif, masyarakat diharapkan dapat memahami pentingnya diversifikasi pangan, mengurangi ketergantungan pada beras, serta mendukung keberlanjutan ekonomi lokal. Pengabdian Masyarakat dilakukan di Kecamatan Kedaton Kota Bandar Lampung. Kegiatan berupa penyuluhan, sosialisasi dan diskusi terkait diversifikasi pangan menggunakan pangan lokal. Waktu pelaksanaan pada tanggal 3 Agustus 2024 bertempat di Aula Kantor Kelurahan Kedaton. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian Masyarakat ini menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan ibu terkait pangan lokal dan diversifikasi pangan menggunakan pangan lokal. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan antusiasme Ibu–Ibu PKK terkait pemanfaatan pangan lokal berupa tepung pisang dan bahan pangan lokal lainnya. Kegiatan pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa pemanfaatan pangan lokal tidak hanya bermanfaat untuk meningkatkan diversifikasi pangan keluarga, tetapi juga memiliki potensi besar dalam mendukung ketahanan pangan, pemberdayaan ekonomi, dan keberlanjutan sumber daya lokal di Kota Bandar Lampung.
Implementasi Inovasi Teknologi Pengembangan Produk Berbasis Internet Of Things untuk Ruang dan Rak Pengering Biji Bunga Matahari
Authors: Adilfi Endrika Septya , Nurhasanah Nunung
Published: January 2025

Minyak biji bunga matahari merupakan komoditas berharga dengan permintaan yang terus meningkat di Indonesia, namun produksinya masih terbatas yang menyebabkan tingginya tingkat impor minyak bunga matahari. Penelitian ini menjawab kebutuhan akan produksi lokal yang efisien dengan berinovasi pada sistem pengeringan berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) yang dirancang khusus untuk biji bunga matahari. Hasil kolaborsi dengan mitra untuk mengembangkan ruang pengering dan sistem rak pengering. Modifikasi inovasi teknologi pengembangan produk berdasarkan produk dari penelitiannya sebelumnya didasari didasari oleh keterbatasan sistem rak sebelumnya. Pengintegrasian sensor untuk mengontrol serta mengatur suhu dan kelembapan, sehingga kondisi dalam ruang rak dalam pengering dapat terkontrol dengan baik. Waktu pengeringan berkurang secara signifikan dari lima hari menjadi dua hari, sekaligus menggandakan kapasitas pengeringan hingga 20 kg benih per siklus. Peningkatan ini tidak hanya mempercepat proses produksi tetapi juga menjaga kualitas biji bunga matahari dengan mencegah kontaminasi dan degradasi karena kondisi pengeringan yang tidak terkendali. Penerapan sistem kendali dan monitoring berbasis IoT ini telah menunjukkan potensi yang besar untuk skalabilitas, sehingga  mengadopsi yang lebih luas di seluruh fasilitas pengolahan biji bunga matahari di Indonesia dapat sangat meningkatkan kapasitas produksi minyak dalam negeri. Selain itu, penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya pengintegrasian teknologi dalam pertanian untuk memenuhi kebutuhan produksi lokal dan mengurangi ketergantungan pada impor, sehingga dapat meningkatkan daya saig agroindustri bunga matahari Indonesia di tingkat global. Penelitian ini menggarisbawahi bahwa sistem pengeringan yang dioptimalkan tidak hanya selaras dengan standar industri tetapi mewakili model efisiensi untuk sektor pertanian serupa.
Exploring Cognitive, Emotional and Psychomotor Processes of Critical Reading Skills: A Comparative Analysis of Fluent and Novice Readers
Authors: Omar Shumaila , Mohamed Wan Nazihah Wan
Published: January 2025

Critical reading is a vital academic skill that involves carefully engaging with texts to explore the assumptions, arguments, and implications presented by authors. To fully grasp its importance, it is necessary to understand how critical thinking interacts with different dimensions of learning. Using Bloom’s Taxonomy as a framework, this approach evaluates students’ engagement with texts, ranging from basic recall to advanced cognitive skills, while considering the interplay between cognitive abilities, emotional involvement, and physical actions. Many students struggle with reading comprehension, particularly when reading academic texts in a second language. Consequently, this preliminary study is conducted to investigate how students engage with critical reading by examining their cognitive processes, emotional engagement, and psychomotor skills. A qualitative approach was applied to analyse the reading processes and behaviours of one fluent and one novice reader by using two reading passages with varied levels of complexity. Post-interview semi-structured interviews and observational notes recorded during the sessions were analysed to gain deeper insights into the participants’ experiences, strategies, and perceptions regarding the think-aloud process. The findings, analysed through the lens of Bloom’s Taxonomy across cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains, revealed that the fluent reader used more sophisticated strategies, such as analysing, synthesizing, and adapting complex information. In contrast, the novice relied on simpler methods, like repetition and contextual cues, to address comprehension difficulties. These results highlight the need for differentiated teaching strategies so that fluent readers benefit from tasks promoting higher-order thinking, while novice readers require structured support to enhance their analytical abilities.
The Use of Textual Paralanguage in Expressing Emotions
Authors: Vecina Jane Prancess M. , Tandoc Jr. Juanito P. , Eustaquio Ma. Theresa
Published: January 2025

This study explores the use of textual paralanguage (TPL) in expressing emotions among students at Isabela State University. The research aimed to determine the frequency of TPL elements, such as emojis, repeated letters, typed laughter, excessive capitalization, and punctuation, in digital communication. A total of 100 respondents from the Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies program were surveyed during the first semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. The study employed a descriptive-correlational research design to examine the relationship between demographic variables (age, sex, and year level) and the use of TPL. The findings indicated that emojis, repeated letters, and typed laughter were the most frequently used forms of TPL for expressing emotions, while excessive capitalization and punctuation were less commonly used. Additionally, there was no significant difference between the respondents’ age or sex and their use of TPL. However, a significant difference was found between year levels and the use of typed laughter, although no such difference was observed for emojis, excessive capitalization, repeated letters, or punctuation. The theoretical framework for this study is grounded in Roland Barthes’ Semiotic Theory, which emphasizes the role of signs and symbols in meaning-making. Barthes’ concepts of signifiers (symbols or words) and signified (the meanings evoked) provide a lens through which to understand how TPL elements convey emotional meaning beyond their literal form. The study also highlights the cultural and contextual factors influencing the interpretation of these textual cues. Using an adapted survey instrument based on Durante (2016), data were collected and analyzed using simple random sampling. The study concludes that TPL significantly enhances emotional expression in digital communication, particularly in informal settings, and that it plays a vital role in clarifying emotional intent in online conversations.
Enhancing Pupils’ Performance in Mathematics through The Use of Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Approach
Authors: Leyson Jazel G. , Andrino Vivian T.
Published: January 2025

One of the main issues discussed in the field of mathematics education is how students are able to possess mathematical abilities at every level of education. This study examined the effectiveness of using concrete-pictorial-abstract approach to enhance pupils’ performance in Mathematics. A classroom-based action research design was used in this study. Participants of the study were the grade 3 pupils in Ozamiz City Central School for the school year 2022-2023. It was participated by 37 grade 3 pupils through a purposive sampling technique. A classroom-based action research design was utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of using concrete-pictorial-abstract approach and their effects on the pupils’ performance in Mathematics. It utilized lesson plan, concrete materials, pictures, and interview questions as research instruments. The researcher computed descriptive statistics to determine the mean and standard deviations of the level of performance before and after the intervention. At the same time, qualitative analysis of the interview data was conducted using Hype research. Results showed that using concrete-pictorial-abstract approach as an intervention improved outcomes in the measured variable. It is recommended that educators integrate the CPA approach into their teaching practices to enhance mathematical learning outcomes.
Unraveling Traditions of Calabanga in Kami Kadto: The Etmic Stance of Stakeholders
Authors: Castor Richard G.
Published: January 2025

The staging of cultural heritage and traditions has garnered significant attention in recent years, with researchers exploring various dimensions of this practice. Kami Kadto (us before), reflects local traditions in Calabanga which serves as the bedrock of cultural identity, offering a sense of continuity and belonging to community members. Examining these traditions through both emic and etic (etmic) provides a comprehensive understanding of their significance and evolution. This research study, grounded in the theoretical paradigms of constructivism and cultural theory, with a particular focus on the frameworks of ethnography and performance theory aims to (1) discover how dramatic performance can aid students in learning about and appreciating socio-cultural traditions and practices; (2) ascertain how stage play heightens awareness of one’s cultural background and identity; and (3) explore ways in which dramatic theatre might strengthen community and educational settings’ social cohesiveness and encourage a stronger sense of shared values and traditions. Thirty-six (36) stakeholders comprising of 22 students, seven (7) actors and production staff, nine (9) community members and local leaders watched the stage play and participated in the talk-back sessions, discussion, answering online feedback forms and interviews. The findings underscore the significance of integrating traditional art forms into educational programs and community initiatives to preserve cultural heritage while addressing contemporary educational and social needs. Research results affirm that with appropriate support, such as resources, partnerships, and institutional commitment, dramatic theatre can serve as a sustainable tool for social transformation and cultural revitalization. Challenges such as limited funding, audience engagement, and cultural sensitivity require deliberate strategies to ensure theatre’s effectiveness in achieving these goals. Heritage and local traditions when translated as a stage play enliven the preservation, protection and promotion of culture beyond this generation and towards sustainability of creative communities.
Stories behind Academic Cheating: Cheaters’ Perspective
Authors: A. Garcines Kimberly Mae , s R. Estender Mariecris , M. Epondol Janphilip , D. Uy Sushirin , V. Maldepeña Kristal May , Cuevas Jr Jose F.
Published: January 2025

The real-life stories of criminology students who have committed academic dishonesty are examined in this research study, Stories Behind Academic Cheating: Cheaters’ Perspective. The study employs a qualitative phenomenological approach to investigate the contextual and personal elements that impact cheating behaviors, the rationalizations and explanations used, and the perceived repercussions of these behaviors. In-depth interviews with criminology students were used to gather data, and Moustakas’ transcendental phenomenology was used for analysis. Peer pressure and social pressure, the pressure to succeed drives academic cheating, procrastination and lack of preparation, reasons, and rationalizing cheating as a necessity or norm were the four main themes that surfaced. The results show that academic dishonesty frequently results from a vicious cycle of stress and unethical behavior caused by outside pressures, poor preparation, and internal defenses. Through stress management programs, time management workshops, and a supportive academic atmosphere, educational institutions can address the underlying causes of cheating and promote a culture of academic integrity, as this study highlights. This study intends to help develop more potent interventions to lessen academic dishonesty and encourage moral behavior by comprehending the viewpoints of people engaged.
Teacher Support and Academic Stress: The Mediating Effects of Self-Regulated Learning in Physics among Senior High School STEM Students
Authors: G. Nacionales Trixy Devie Faith , A. Montoya Cashmere Zinneth , A. Pasawilan Althea Grace , J. Bernal Re-An Kaye , Simpal Mohamad T.
Published: January 2025

Academic stress among students ascends from multidimensional pressure points derived from workloads, competitions, and fear of failure. Despite the pursuit of investigating the influence of teacher support on academic stress, more clarity is still needed in uncovering the nuances of academic stress and how it is affected by other factors. In this study, the researchers determined the mediating effects of self-regulated learning in the relationship between teacher support and academic stress in physics among Senior High STEM students using a descriptive causal research design employed randomly on 210 Grade 12 STEM students in the Division of Sultan Kudarat. An adopted survey questionnaire underwent validity and reliability tests and was subjected to confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) distributed through Google Forms to gather necessary data. The mean and standard deviation, Pearson’s r correlation, simple linear regression analysis, and mediation analysis utilizing the Preacher and Hayes (2008) approach were used. The results revealed that the extent of teacher’s support, academic stress, and self-regulated learning were high. Moreover, the high extent of teacher’s support significantly positively predicted self-regulated learning and academic stress. More so, teacher support has a direct effect on self-regulated learning. Further, a partial mediation exists between teacher support and academic stress through self-regulated learning. Thus, teachers must provide adequate support to their students in maximizing their learning experiences so they can contribute to the development of students’ self-regulated learning skills. With sufficient support, students can enhance their self-regulated learning strategies, which helps them minimize academic stress.
Improving Reading Comprehension Using a Contextualized Metacognitive Strategies of 10th Grade Learners
Authors: Valle Jr. Osias R. Del
Published: January 2025

Metacognitive reading strategy has been recognized in the literature as an effective instructional approach to address reading gaps. However, the use of such approach is not much explored in many classrooms in the Philippines. This study attempts to blend the metacognitive with contextualization procedure to enhance effectiveness. It is considered as a timely solution to address the reading comprehension issues among Filipino learners considering the dismal performance in international assessments. The present study aims to determine the effectiveness of contextualized metacognitive reading strategies (CMRS) on the reading comprehension of Grade 10 students. A total of 59 San Francisco High School students in City District 1-Quezon City participated in this quasi-experimental study. A pretest-posttest was used to measure the students’ reading comprehension performance focusing on competencies such as identifying the meaning of unfamiliar word synonyms and antonyms, identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues, comparing and contrasting using a graphic organizer, making generalizations, providing supporting details for a topic sentence/claim, noting important details, identifying the characters through characterization, identifying sensory images, getting the main idea or theme of a text, using figures of speech, identifying author’s purpose and answering constructed-response questions or formulating a statement of opinion or assertion. Data showed that the student’s reading performance during the pretest is below the average (Mean= 30.97, SD= 6.277), and the posttest result is above average rating (Mean= 47.10, SD= 12.382). The mean score in the post-test is notably higher than in the pretest as evidenced by a mean difference of 16.13. This mean gain definitely indicates for a huge improvement in the reading comprehension performance of the students when exposed to the CMRS. Moreover, the Wilcoxon signed rank test yielded a p-value of <0.001 which signifies for a statistical significance on the mean scores between the pretest and posttest. Certainly, the study does not only provide empirical evidence supporting the effectiveness of CMRS in addressing reading gaps, but also opens an appropriate solution to address the reading comprehension problems that evidently exists in many classrooms in the country.
Pilot Study Analysis for Energy Conservation Behaviour Using Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) Theory in Malaysian Universities Perspective
Authors: Shaari Aidil Syukri , Rosbi Mohd Sofian , Mid Ernie Che
Published: January 2025

Climate change and global warming, primarily driven by CO₂ emissions from fossil fuel consumption, cause critical global issues requiring urgent attention. Energy conservation is essential for reducing energy use and promoting energy conservation behavior to address this issue. This research aims to determine the factors associated with influencing energy conservation behavior focusing on academic staff from Malaysian public universities. The study utilized the Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) theory to predict pro-environmental behavior (PEB) focusing on energy conservation behavior. A questionnaire study was conducted among 100 respondents, aged 21 to 60 years old. The data analysis using SPSS shows that the skewness values for all variables fall within the range of -1 to +1, suggesting statistical significance and alignment with a normal distribution. Furthermore, the Cronbach’s alpha values obtained from the statistical test for internal reliability were all greater than 0.6, indicating an acceptable level of internal consistency for all variables. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) values for all variables exceed 0.5, and Bartlett’s test of sphericity is significant (p<0.05), confirming the suitability of the data for factor analysis. Additionally, Pearson correlation analysis reveals that value (V), belief (B), and personal norms (PN) have statistically significant positive relationships with energy conservation behavior (ECB). The findings of this study support the hypothesis that there is a positive correlation between Value(V), Belief(B), and Personal Norms (PN) toward Energy Conservation Behavior (ECB). In addition, the outcome of the pilot study indicated that the questionnaire exhibited satisfactory reliability and validity for further research. The contribution of this study is it provides fundamental knowledge about energy conservation for the university management level to develop better policies to achieve a green environment.
The Effect of Stress as a Mediator in the Relationship Between Antecedents and Employee Misconduct in the Royal Malaysian Police
Authors: ISMAIL MAZLAN , JAHARUDDIN NOR SIAH , JO ANN HO , MANSOR ZURAINA
Published: January 2025

Employee misconduct (EM) is a significant issue in law enforcement agencies, where officers may exploit their authority for personal gain. Grounded in the General Strain Theory (GST), General Theory of Crime (GTC) and Fraud Triangle Theory (FTT), this study aims to investigate the role of stress as a mediating factor between various antecedents (self-control, integrity, organizational justice, politics, salary, financial pressure, and lifestyle) and EM, specifically within the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP). Data was gathered through two structured questionnaires administered to both employees and their supervisors using a quantitative research design. A total of 428 police officers from Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Perak, and Sabah participated in the study. The findings show that self-control, organizational justice, salary, and financial pressure significantly influence stress and EM, while integrity, organizational politics, and lifestyle do not. Furthermore, stress was found to partially mediate the relationship between these antecedents (self-control, organizational justice, salary, financial pressure) and EM. This study is the first to explore the mediating effect of stress on EM within a Malaysian law enforcement context, and the integration of individual, organizational, and socio-economic factors into a unified model represents a novel contribution to the study of misconduct in law enforcement agencies.
An Improved QPSK based on a Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for Efficient OFDM Transmission
Authors: Shambare Chikomborero , Sun Yanxia , Imoru Odunayo
Published: January 2025

Lowering the bit error rate (BER) and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) channels is computationally challenging due to internal weaknesses within modulation schemes. In this paper, the amplitudes of various data sets in the four quadrants of a quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK) signal are varied. Furthermore, a hybrid genetic algorithm (GA) is used for phase allocations during OFDM transmission. These enhancements are done so that the received data can be recovered by considering two different aspects, i.e., phase and its corresponding amplitude. The hybrid GA is created with two main enhancements. Firstly, the wind-driven optimization is used as its selection function, and secondly, a custom three-point crossover is used as its genetic recombination operator. When compared to the conventional QPSK and 64QAM, the enhanced modulation technique has less than 24%-BER in a Rayleigh channel whereas the conventional QPSK and 64QAM show results that spanned up to 40% and 29% BER respectively. The modified QPSK has an improved OFDM channel BER-SNR performance because there is great coherence between its transmitter and receiver.
Laryngeal Nerve Identification during Thyroid Surgery with Automatic Adjustment of Electrical Signal Parameters
Authors: Dyvak Mykola , Tymets Volodymyr , Dyvak Andriy
Published: January 2025

The article presents the results of developing the method and tools for localization and visualization of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN). It is based on an electrophysiological method of tissue surgical wound stimulation with software adjustment of the electrical signal parameters to achieve a maximum response of the vocal cords depending on the electrophysiological properties of the surgical wound tissue. The reaction to tissue stimulation is recorded by a sound sensor, and subsequent processing of the received information signal is done by a computer based on a Raspberry Pi 4 single-board computer. The results of processing are visualized by a portable display indicating the area on the surgical wound with the greatest risk of possible damage to the RLN. The time characteristics of each of the stages of obtaining an information signal, setting the parameters of the electrical signal, and visualizing the results of the detection of the RLN are studied. Optimization of the specified time characteristics provides a response to stimulation during a single inhale or exhale of the patient during surgery. The article also proposes a method for building an interval model of the distribution of information signal characteristics, which determines the properties and type of tissue on a surgical wound and, accordingly, makes it possible to build the area of the highest risk of damage to the RLN. The mentioned method is based on the analysis of interval data and the iterative procedure of refining the model every time the surgeon stimulates the tissues of the surgical wound with an electric current. In total, the developed methods and tools provide a reduction in the time for the operation and reduce the risk of damage to the RLN as a result of visualization of its location on the surgical wound.
Adaptive Consensus Algorithms: Designing for Durability against Unstable Network Connections
Authors: Zhuravel Stanislav , Shpur Olha , Klymash Mykhailo
Published: January 2025

In distributed systems, achieving a consensus among nodes is crucial for ensuring data integrity and operational synchronization. A prevalent obstacle in this context is the instability of network connections, which can significantly undermine system performance and reliability. This article delves into a sophisticated strategy for refining consensus algorithms, aiming to introduce adaptability and fortify resilience against the unpredictability of network conditions. It describes and proposes a new method that modifies traditional consensus mechanisms to better withstand the challenges posed by unstable network environments. The essence of the method is to solve the consensus problem by dynamically adjusting the network parameters to match the real-time connection better. Further analysis of the system operation during the time of correct functioning allows us to detect failures with the help of a timeout, which signals the loss of communication with a node with which it is not possible to exchange messages. This approach makes it possible to improve the system's conclusion about the malfunction of a particular node and avoid possible false conclusions about its malfunction. Adjusting the delay value can help maintain stable system performance under variable network conditions.
Gesture Recognition based on Deep Learning for Quadcopters Flight Control
Authors: Samotyy Volodymyr , Kiselov Nikita , Dzelendzyak Uliana , Shpak Oksana
Published: January 2025

This article presents a system for controlling quadcopters with gestures, which are recognized by a model based on neural networks. A method based on a combined deep learning model is proposed that provides real-time recognition with minimal consumption of computing power. An implementation is presented that offers the possibility of controlling the quadcopter in two ways, via gestures or the keyboard. A functionality is also provided for adding new gestures for recognition using interactive code via the Jupyter Lab web application. A special mode is implemented that allows us to create a data set for a new test directly from the quadcopter camera to simplify data collection. The operation of the control and recognition module is demonstrated using an example in which a DJI Tello Edu drone is controlled. The results of tests under real conditions are presented. The developed software allows one to speed up the process of gesture recognition and facilitates the process of controlling the quadcopters. Several areas of improvement of the developed system and their possible technical implementation are proposed.
Research on the use of AI for Selecting Abstractions for Natural Language Image Generation Tools
Authors: Yakymiv Volodymyr , Piskozub Yosyf
Published: January 2025

The article describes a method of image generation with Artificial Intelligence services using text abstraction retrieved using Artificial Intelligence services Dall-e, MidJourney and Stable Diffusion, that works with natural language. The implementation of the new approach gives a significant gain in image quality and consistency with analysed text. The methodology is based on using neural network API service instead of commonly used natural language algorithms to extract keywords or sentences. Proposed evaluation is applied to the generated images. An analysis of evaluation options is carried out depending on algorithm and Artificial Intelligence service, based on the tested book, length of result abstract and number of errors for each type. The evaluation results show that the new approach can provide better quality images that relate more with the text compared to natural language algorithms. For example, the average score of images generated by abstractions for GPT3 - 7.13 and GPT4 - 7.3, compared to natural language algorithms CO semantic - 5.43, TextRank - 4.98, TF-DF keywords - 4.74, WE spaCy - 3.04, WordNet - 4.34 for MidJourney generated images. Although results show most of the best results were generated for abstract with text length 20-40 words, meantime images generated for abstract with less or more words show much less consistency with text.
Stock Market Price Forecasting Using Metaheuristic Search Algorithms: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Sheta Alaa , Abdel-Raouf Amal
Published: January 2025

Stock market forecasting is an essential factor in the daily operations of many companies and individuals. However, the complex and nonlinear nature of the stock market and the unpredictable variations in factors affecting stock prices present significant challenges in accurate forecasting. To address this, we employ four model-based metaheuristic search algorithms (MHs), namely the Crow Search Algorithm (CSA), Particle Swarm Optimizer (PSO), Gray Wolf Optimizer (GWO), and Dandelion Optimizer (DO), to estimate the parameters of stock market prices models. The data utilized in our experiments are extracted from the widely recognized stock index of Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500), that serves as a representative benchmark for the United States stock market. Our findings demonstrate that the CSA outperforms other MHs by providing the best combination of parameters for modeling stock market prices. The optimized parameters for the CSA model yielded Variance-Account-For (VAF) values of 97.846% in the training set and 93.483% in the testing set. This suggests that CSA offers promising capabilities for enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of stock market forecasting models.
“It's Good to Talk”: Exploring Effective Professional Conversations in Teacher Education
Authors: Glover Alison , Bleasdale Catharine , Clifton Grace , Thomas Angela
Published: January 2025

Professional conversations are significant in teacher education, yet policy makers and practitioners differ in their understanding of what these involve. The purpose of this study was to identify and understand the critical elements of successful professional conversations; the elements that effectively contribute to critical reflection and evaluation of teaching practice. Insight is provided by 10 participants who took part in a discussion group, in-depth interviews and written reflections. All participants are involved in professional conversations for a teacher education programme in Wales, in their capacity as either a student teacher, practice tutor or mentor. Findings highlight that some of the significant elements needed for an effective professional conversation include adequate preparation time for the conversation itself, knowledge of programme requirements and professional teaching standards, along with knowledge about the student teacher's school context – these can all be described as “hard” inputs; whereas the “soft” inputs include effective listening and questioning skills, and being able to offer challenge to the student teacher. Similarly, outputs of professional conversations can also be recognised as 'hard': effective reflections contributing to progress against the professional teaching standards; and “soft”: collaborative working relationships that are honest and positive with two-way learning for the mentor and the student. It is concluded that the softer skills of questioning and understanding the student teacher's expectations must be developed effectively for professional conversations in teacher education to have a positive impact on all those involved.
 
 
Received: 20 September 2024 | Revised: 5 November 2024 | Accepted: 16 December 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Alison Glover: Conceptualization, Methodology, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Project administration, Funding acquisition. Catharine Bleasdale: Conceptualization, Methodology, Investigation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Funding acquisition. Grace Clifton: Conceptualization, Methodology, Investigation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration, Funding acquisition. Angela Thomas: Conceptualization, Methodology, Investigation, Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing- review & editing, Visualization, Project administration.
Nexus of Banks Resilience During Currency Crisis Under IFRS Adoption: Evidence from Commercial Banks in Turkey
Authors: Alrub Ahmad Abu
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The aim of this study is to find the effect of movements that measured by term spread of interest rate (TSIR), economic variable which are interest rate (IR) and bank examinations that measured by CAMEL ratio under the adoption of IFRS, would predict the bank resilience for period 2011-2019.
Methodology: Dynamic GMM model used to determine which of them can be used to anticipate the eventual bank resilience which measured by Market Concentration (MKC).
Findings: The results indicate there is the most negative relationship between MER and MKC and statistically significant, which is the most effective and the least supervisory degree. As result of the currency crisis in 2018, it has a negative impact on MKC in Turkey and statistically significant which is the most effective and the least supervisory degree.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: in this study was the lack of successful bank evaluations and ineffective rate risk controls in Turkey during the financial downturn 2018–2019 for 24 commercial banks and the attribution by bank experts and stakeholders of resilience to the fact that the kind of predictive instruments that could prevent bank resilience’s were unclear and if they might reverse them. Therefore, this paper highlights the importance and the impact of the currency crisis on commercial banks resilience on the market concentration within the IFRS adoption. provides strong incentives for managers to improve bank operations’ profitability to increase efficiency and for policymakers to device policies that support banks of high leverage due to IFRS adoption.
Observations on the Decline and Death of Southern Magnolia
Authors: McCracken F. I.
Published: January 2025

A decline and death of southern magnolia in urban areas of the South was observed from 1976 to 1985. Defoliation, dieback, discoloration of stem wood, and root necrosis occurred 1-2 years before death. The xylem temperature was higher and xylem moisture content lower in declining trees than in healthy trees. The nature of the causal agent(s) was not established. A variety of treatments was applied to affected trees in an attempt to arrest symptom development. Some diseased trees injected with Oxytetracycline HCL have survived while trees receiving other chemical or cultural treatments did not survive.
Public Preference for Tree Density in Municipal Parks
Authors: Schroeder Herbert W. , Green Thomas L.
Published: January 2025

Park managers faced with declining tree populations must plan for replacing trees in order to preserve attractive landscapes for the future. For this purpose it is useful to know what tree densities are preferred by the public who uses the parks. In this research study we showed photographs of parks with varying tree densities to public groups, who rated them for scenic quality and for number of trees (too few, too many, or about right). By comparing this information with actual tree inventories in the parks, we estimated what tree density would create the most attractive park landscapes for each group.

Annotation.Optimal tree densities for scenic park landscapes were estimated by having public groups rate photographs of the parks.
ISOLATION OF ROOT NODULE ENDOPHYTES FROM COWPEA (Vigna unguiculata L.) GROWING IN JHUM FIELD IN NAGALAND (INDIA)
Authors: Pongener Bendangsenla , Paul Asosii , Deb Chitta R
Published: January 2025

Legume root nodules are inhabited by numerous symbiotic endophytes which impact the plant growth and development. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) is one of the most widely grown legume crops in the Jhum fields of Nagaland (India). However, the information on root nodule endophytes of cowpea grown in Jhum (slash and burn) ecosystem is lacking. With the aim to decipher the root nodule micro-symbionts, in the present study, 17 endophytic bacteria were isolated from the root nodules of cowpea. These isolates were clustered into two major groups, constituting eight sub-groups based on RADP-fingerprinting using nif-directed RPO1 primer. Eight unique isolates representing each sub-group were selected for 16S rRNA gene amplification and sequencing. Sequence analysis using BLASTn revealed that these isolates belonged to either Enterobacter or Bacillus species. The presence of these bacteria in root nodules suggests some vital role of non-rhizobial endophytes in the legume root nodule biology.
THYMOQUINONE AND ALBENDAZOLE AS UNCOMPETATIVE INHIBITORS OF GLUTATHIONE-S-TRANSFERASE IN Moniezia expansa: IMPLICATIONS FOR ANTHELMINTHIC THERAPY
Authors: Wardah Hana Hussein M S , Aslam Humera , Ahmed Anjum B , Irshadullah Malik , Abidi S M A
Published: January 2025

The infection of Moniezia expansa is common among sheep and goat in the Indian sub-continent, and little is known about their detoxification ability. Therefore, in this study specific activity of glutathione-S-transferase (GST), along with its kinetic parameters like Km, Vmax, pH and temperature optima were investigated before and after treatment of worms with thymoquinone (TQ), and albendazole (ALBZ). Worms were collected from the infected small intestine of goats (Capra hircus) washed in Hanks' medium and incubated separately in RPMI 1640 medium with and without 120 µM TQ and ALBZ at 37ºC for 4 h. The specific activity of GST in the somatic extract of M. expansa was found to be 59.12 µ mole min-1 mg-1 protein. The optimum temperature and pH were found to be 25˚C and 6.5, respectively. It was observed that the rate of reaction increased with the increasing concentration of both GSH and CDNB; and maximum velocity (Vmax) of enzyme was recorded at 2 mM concentration for both the substrates. The Km value was higher while Vmax was lower in both TQ and ALBZ treated worms than control, indicating that both TQ and the ALBZ act as uncompetitive inhibitors of GST in M. expansa and appeared to be equally effective in inhibiting the GST activity, possibly through conformational changes of enzyme. This type of inhibition may greatly affect the detoxification ability of the worms and, therefore, their survival in the host; hence, GST of M. expansa could be exploited for therapeutic intervention and thymoquinone could be further tested at the in vivo level for dose standardization and field application.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF GUT BACTERIAL ABUNDANCE AND DIETARY HABITS OF TWO ETHNIC COMMUNITIES OF WEST BENGAL, INDIA - A PILOT STUDY
Authors: Basu Souradip , Dhar Gaurab Aditya , Das Kaustav , Ghosh Mahashweta Mitra , Banerjee Rajat , Bagchi Subrata Sankar , Ganguli Sayak
Published: January 2025

Tribal communities of West Bengal (India) are generously distributed in the major geographically distinct regions in easily distinguishable habitats. Most of these tribes prefer a non-urban lifestyle, both in the context of their livelihood and the maintenance of their diet.
Here, we report the gut bacterial assemblages along with the dietary habits of Proto-Australoid Sabar tribes of Purulia, Jhargram, and their adjacent villages, along with the foothill Mech tribes of Mongolian descent of North Kamakhyaguri in West Bengal.Anthropometric measures such as height, weight, and BMI were evaluated to understand the nutritional status of participants. In order to evaluate gut bacterial assembly, 16S rRNA from the first fecal matter was subjected to Illumina Miseq™ sequencing. Quality control (FASTQC), taxonomic (QIIME2), and functional (iVikodak) profiling were performed for metagenomic analysis.The study revealed that Holdemanella, Catenibacterium, and Bacteroides exhibited the highest abundances of 11.03%, 20.50%, and 35.91% across the Sabar male, female, and kid, respectively; while Prevotella, Bifidobacterium, and Bacteroides exhibited the highest abundances of 40.51%, 17.8%, and 29.96% across the Mech male, female, and kid, respectively.This study evaluated the interplay between dietary practices, indigenous lifestyle, gut bacteriome structure, and function in the Sabar and Mech tribes.
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON NUTRITIONAL PROFILE AND FOOD BEHAVIOUR OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Authors: Alli M V
Published: January 2025

The health and nutritional profiles of autistic children are significantly influenced by abnormal food behaviors, compounded by mal-digestion and malabsorption. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status, food behavior, and the impact of atypical behaviors and dietary restrictions on the nutritional well-being of autistic children identified according to DSM-IV criteria.A total of 60 autistic children, both boys and girls aged 5–16 years, were evaluated. The findings revealed that 70% of the children were shorter and 65% were lighter than the NCHS (National Center for Health Statistics) standards. Most children exhibited normal hemoglobin levels, and immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels were generally within normal ranges. However, immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels were significantly elevated in all children.Food selectivity, reduced appetite, and picky eating emerged as the predominant factors influencing their food habits. These classical food behaviors were shown to impair the nutritional status and overall well-being of autistic children.