bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of financial inclusion and financial stability on economic development in APEC member countries
Authors: Putri Nadhia Hananti , Sukarniati Lestari , Asmara Gea Dwi , Purna Fitra Pasapawidya
Published: January 2025

Financial inclusion and financial system stability are important instruments in a country's economic development. Both financial systems are critical for developing countries to improve people's welfare, promote inclusive economic growth, and protect the financial system from shocks and crises. Financial inclusion is a measure of people's accessibility to financial products and services. Meanwhile, a stable financial system will accelerate the country's economy. Therefore, this research aims to determine the effect of financial inclusion and financial system stability on economic development in APEC member countries. The data used is in panel form using the Fixed Effect Model method. This paper takes 20 member countries of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) as the research object, collect the data from 2008 to 2021. The research results show that financial inclusion has a significant effect on the economy on the penetration and usability y proxies, while the availability proxy is not significant. Furthermore, the Bank Z-score as an indicator of financial system stability also has a significant influence on the economy, followed by two additional variables, namely inflation and the Financial Development Index. The conclusion is that financial inclusion and financial system stability have a positive influence on a country's economic development. Implications of this study suggest that the bank has to expand the network in the financial sector that the community can reach, then make people believe and be confident to create accounts so that people can conduct financial transactions easily and efficiently that help to improve the economy.
Improving Service Quality at Bank Sampah APEL, Sleman Yogyakarta, Through a Digitalization Program
Authors: Saidah Zahrotus , Fitriarti Etik Anjar , Fajri Ika Nur , Rohim Dwi Nur , Ardani Lutfasari , Putri Anggara Rindina Adisya , Pangestu Rafel Alansyah , Setioadi Rizkiansyah Eka
Published: January 2025

Background: Yogyakarta faces a waste crisis due to the Piyungan landfill closure, with Sleman generating 320 tons of waste daily. Waste Banks like APEL in Sleman manage waste through composting, recycling, and crafting, reducing waste and offering economic benefits.
Contribution: The application of excel in the preparation of financial statements will contribute greatly to improve the quality of financial statements presented by BUMDes and have an impact on the effectiveness of decision making which ultimately supports the progress of these BUMDes.
Method: APEL employs the 3R system, raising environmental awareness but faces challenges in manual management and limited digital promotion. BUMDes Damar Limo manages diverse transactions and must produce key financial reports.
Results: BUMDes Damar Limo of central Bengkulu Region. has CekDam tourism, tourist trains and batik production as main business. Transactions that occur in these BUMdes include receipt of capital deposits, purchases of vehicles, equipment, raw materials, merchandise inventory, and supplies, payment of salaries and other costs, and revenue generation. The reports that must be presented include the income statement, statement of financial position, and statement of BUMdes health.

Conclusion: The implementation of the Excel Accounting has an impact on presenting higher quality financial statements and managing BUMDes efficiently and professionally
International Community Service Program: Enhancing Islamic Financial Literacy in Thai Islamic Boarding Schools
Authors: Fadhilah Nurul , Nur Ahmad , Maamor Selamah , Nuryadin M. Birusman Nuryadin , Tikawati Tikawati , Ramah Fitria , Yanti Dharma , Parlina Tika
Published: January 2025

Background: Samakisast Wittaya School is an Islamic educational institution that inherently integrates Islamic values in its curriculum. This Islamic boarding school not only aims to educate students in religious aspects but also in academic and practical aspects of life, including finance. In Thailand, the Muslim population, particularly in the Sadao region, has limited access to financial education that complies with sharia principles. Introducing sharia financial literacy in Islamic schools such as Samakisast Wittaya School can help overcome this gap. Although Thailand has several Islamic financial institutions, the dissemination of information and understanding about these products and services is still limited, especially among Muslim communities in remote or minority areas.
Contribution: Increasing sharia financial literacy can help students and surrounding communities become more economically independent, opening up opportunities for entrepreneurship in accordance with sharia law. The importance of sharia financial literacy in Islamic educational institutions such as the Samakisast Wittaya School in Sadao, Thailand, is very significant in helping the development of the community as a whole.
Method: The implementation method is through counseling accompanied by interactive discussions. The target is the students of Samakisasst Wittaya School, Sadao, Thailand, totaling 60 students. The problem that arose during the discussion was the issue of the financial attitudes and behavior of students who did not understand correct financial planning, and did not understand the priority scale of primary, secondary and tertiary needs.
Results: The team provides solutions regarding the correct meaning of wealth, saving discipline, and the need to make correct financial planning to achieve individual financial resilience. Conclusion: Community service has opened students' thinking and awareness of the importance of students' financial literacy.
Development of a Local Food-Based MPASI Kitchen Integrated with the Golden1000 Application to Enhance Skills of Cadres and Mothers of Infants Aged 6-12 Months in Stunting Prevention
Authors: Sagita Imaniar Melsa , Herdiani Ida , Fitri Sulidar , Reva Dewari Ayu Dyah
Published: January 2025

Background : Bungursari Health Center led stunting cases in Tasikmalaya City in 2022 due to low exclusive breastfeeding rates and poor complementary feeding practices. This study addressed these issues through PMBA training, the Golden1000 app, and posyandu kitchen development.
Contribution : PMBA training improved knowledge and skills in baby food preparation, promoted the Golden1000 app for 1000 HPK education, and fostered entrepreneurial posyandu kitchens.
Metode : Training covered complementary food preparation, Golden1000 app use, and posyandu kitchen development.
Results : The training and Golden1000 app usage improved knowledge and skills, leading to the formation of a posyandu kitchen.
Conclusion : The program enhanced complementary food preparation skills and established a lasting posyandu kitchen initiative.
Improving Student Ability in Accounting Research Data Processing Using SPSS
Authors: Junjunan Mochammad Ilyas , Jannah Binti Shofiatul , Aristantia Selvia Eka , Nawangsari Ajeng Tita , Lating Ade Irma Suryani , Aripratiwi Ratna Anggraini , Nufaisa Nufaisa
Published: January 2025

Background: Timely graduation is a critical goal for universities, but delays frequently arise from students' difficulties in processing quantitative data. Lecturers play a vital role in addressing this issue by offering targeted statistical support to help students improve their data analysis skills and complete their studies on time.
Contribution: This activity equips final semester accounting students with skills to analyze and interpret research data using SPSS, guided by lecturers in utilizing technology for economic and business data processing. It also enables students to conduct advanced predictive analysis and classification for deeper insights.Method: This activity was carried out for 20 accounting final semester students at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya in four days. There are several stages done in this activity, including socialization and mapping, module creation, pre-test, implementation, and evaluation, and post-test on the analysis and interpretation of accounting research data.

Results: The pre-test, evaluation, and post-test activities show that this activity significantly improved students' ability to analyze and interpret accounting research data using SPSS. The research themes covered included financial accounting, management accounting, sharia accounting, auditing, taxation, and public sector accounting. The satisfaction level reached 65%.
Enhancing entrepreneurship project-based learning for vocational schools with human-centered design and 3D printing
Authors: Noviyanti Anastasia Ary , Saldi Zaki Saptari , Prakasa Danang Yudha , Santana Fillberto Canvin , Akbar M Fariz Salman
Published: January 2025

Background: Project-Based Learning (PBL) is vital for equipping Vocational High School (SMK) students with entrepreneurial skills to reduce unemployment. However, many schools face challenges in its effective implementation, particularly in integrating Industry 4.0 technologies.
Contribution: This program introduced consumer-focused entrepreneurial thinking using Human-Centered Design (HCD) and 3D printing technology to teachers at SMKN 1 Pacet, Cianjur.
Method: The initiative included workshops and a mini product development project. Effectiveness was evaluated through pre- and post-tests, prototype assessments, and reflective questionnaires.
Results: Teachers' knowledge improved by 31%, with significant gains in skills and understanding.
Conclusion: The program enhanced teachers' understanding of entrepreneurship PBL integrated with HCD and 3D printing, fostering innovative teaching approaches
Empowering Community Waste Management and Sustainable Practices in Paledang Village through the 4P, Vertical Garden, and PHBS Programs
Authors: Annisa Annisa , Wandani Ratu Aprillya , Az Zahra Aisyah , Giovano Alfi Dion Naldiza , Nuryantika Fitria , Pellycia Cheren , Syamsiyah Sita Afrea , Yoga Pratama Aldrichsyah , Amarulhaq Muhamad Arham , Amarulhaq Muhamad Arham
Published: January 2025

Background: The population increase in Paledang has led to waste issues. Limited land forces many residents to use rivers as dumping sites, exacerbated by the distance and uphill terrain of waste disposal facilities. Indifference to cleanliness further sustains this behavior. Land scarcity also limits agricultural activities; Women Farmer Groups (KWT) can only farm on a 3x10 m plot, restricting crop variety and quantity. Economic challenges make it difficult for KWT to afford fertilizers, hindering their planting efforts.
Contribution: Through this activity, residents of Palendang can apply their knowledge of waste processing and sorting, engage in gardening in limited spaces, and collaborate independently in the further promoted activities.
Method: To address the issues mentioned above, a program called 4P (Education, Sorting, Processing, Utilization) for household waste was designed. Additionally, a vertical garden program was introduced to promote the utilization of narrow and limited spaces using walls and vertical areas. There is also a program aimed at implementing a healthy lifestyle (PHBS).
Results: The results of these programs include the transfer of knowledge on waste sorting and processing into fertilizer and ecobricks, the expansion of KWT planting areas onto sloped land, as well as educational handbooks and videos that can be independently used by the community.
Conclusion: Feedback from the residents of Paledang indicates that the 4P Program, vertical garden, and PHBS can be considered as alternative solutions to reduce waste and river pollution, address land and fertilizer limitations for KWT, and provide a means for socializing a clean and healthy lifestyle sustainably through the creation of guidebooks and educational videos
Fibroblast growth factors in female reproductive disorders: A systematic review
Authors:   National Center of Hematology, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, Ali Hamza Naam
Published: January 2025

Background: Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) are a family of signaling proteins that play key roles in various biological processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and tissue repair. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the role of FGFs in reproductive biology, particularly in the context of female fertility and assisted reproductive technologies (ART).

Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the role of Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) in female reproductive disorders with a focus on repeated implantation failure (RIF), diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).

Materials and methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases for studies published between January 2014 and December 2024, yielding 8 eligible studies.

Results: The review found: reduced FGF-2 levels in PCOS patients’ serum and follicular fluid, contrasting with earlier research; lower serum FGF-1 levels and specific genetic variants in RIF patients; elevated FGF-13 levels associated with increased androgen levels and ovarian volume in PCOS; altered FGF-5 expression in DOR cases; and unexpectedly elevated FGF-2 levels in biochemical POI.

Conclusion: FGF isoforms may be a contributor to the pathophysiology of female reproductive disorders. However, these findings while important, the review identified important limitations including small sample sizes and the tendency to focus on individual FGF isoforms. For future studies, there’s a need for larger and more comprehensive studies examining the entire FGF family and their connections in reproductive dysfunction.
Introduction
Authors: Hattem Michael D.
Published: January 2025

This introduction explores the importance of narrative in shaping Americans' emotional responses to the memory of the Revolution and examines its historical importance to American politics and culture.
Creating an Antislavery Revolution
Authors: Hattem Michael D.
Published: January 2025

This chapter examines a more moderate alternative to the abolitionist memory of the Revolution for those who were antislavery but not in favor of abolitionism, as exemplified by Abraham Lincoln and the Dred Scott case.
Probabilistic zero forcing with vertex reversion
Authors: Brennan Zachary
Published: January 2025

Probabilistic zero forcing is a graph coloring process in which blue vertices "infect" (color blue) white vertices with a probability proportional to the number of neighboring blue vertices. This paper introduces reversion probabilistic zero forcing (RPZF), which shares the same infection dynamics but also allows for blue vertices to revert to being white in each round. A threshold number of blue vertices is produced such that the complete graph is entirely blue in the next round of RPZF with high probability. Utilizing Markov chain theory, a tool is formulated which, given a graph's RPZF Markov transition matrix, calculates the probability of whether the graph becomes all white or all blue as well as the time at which this is expected to occur.
"Artgricultura": la agricultura como una práctica artística comunitaria
Authors: Sureda Guasch Olga
Published: January 2025

Although until the 1970s the role of the city and the construction of the urban imaginary had been a major theme not only in the social sciences but also in art and culture, it was not until the 1980s that a progressive revival began in rural studies and an interest on the part of artists inspired by land art to integrate agricultural gestures and knowledge into their works emerged. It is in this experiential and sometimes communal relationship with agriculture that we can identify the origin of artgriculture, a term coined by Julie Creen (2024) to activate different actions of resistance related to ecological transition, the misuse of land, the evolution of the agri-food system and, in general, to ways of cooperating with situated knowledge. To analyse these aspects, we refer to the historical figure of Gianfranco Baruchello and the thought of George Chan and then delve into curatorial projects such as: Green Acres: Artists Farming Fields, Greenhouses and Abandoned Lots (2012), Potential Agrarianisms (2021) and Artistes et paysans - Battre la campagne (2024). A separate section is occupied by the artistic practices of Fernando García-Dory, one of the founders of INLAND - Campo Adentro (Madrid) and one of the main promoters of the relationship between art and agriculture.
Searching for the Language. A Possible Dialogue between Artistic, Activist and Curatorial Practices
Authors: Mazzi Elena , Guidi Emanuele
Published: January 2025

This paper delves into the project SILVER RIGHTS (2020-2022), initiated by Italian artist Elena Mazzi in dialogue with Mapuche spiritual leader and silversmith Mauro Millán and Argentinian artist Eduardo Molinari, and supported by ar/ge kunst. As cultural operators, a visual artist and a curator, we felt the importance of sharing this project we have been working on for several years, unpacking complexities and difficulties we encountered along the way. SILVER RIGHTS unfolds around the role that silver jewelry plays in the social, spiritual and political life of The Mapuche, the Indigenous people inhabiting lands across Chile and Argentina. Accordingly, the central nucleus of the project consists of a series of six silver jewellery pieces crafted by Mauro Millán and designed in dialogue with Elena Mazzi following workshops on symbologies and current struggles, held with numerous members of the Mapuche community. Furthermore, the project confronts the Museum Leleque in Patagonia, established by Italian company Benetton; a museum that dismisses the Mapuche people as an extinct culture ‘museumizing’ their memory and material culture. The jewels, alongside a complex installation display with documentary and research materials, have been exhibited at ar/ge kunst, Italy, and other international venues. Drawing on anthropologist Viveiros de Castro’s (2007) writings, the paper reads the dialogue between Mauro Millán and Elena Mazzi, as practice towards inventing of culture and inter-ethnic politics. More generally, through the work of Azoulay (2019), Acosta (2013) and Esposito Yussif (2019) the paper addresses how contemporary cultural institutions preserve separative and neo-extractivist practices. Ultimately, it aims to propose ways in which exhibition-making and display politics can activate mediation, recomposition, and healing as countermeasures against the perpetuation of colonial narratives.
Indigenous Perspectives on Forest Fires, Drought, and Climate Change in Sábme: A Collaborative Arts-led Research Project
Authors: Acosta Ignacio , Öhman May-Britt
Published: January 2025

The impact of wildfires in Sweden, commonly claimed to be caused by climate change, has recently become a national and international concern. The overall aim of the inter- and supradisciplinary research project presented in this article is to analyse, document and draw attention to the local and Indigenous/Sámi stewardship of land, with specific regard to fire management, drought, and other aspects of climate change. The project situated within the growing field of Indigenous Land Based Education and Knowledge (Wildcat et al., 2014). It is run by an experienced artist and researcher in collaboration with Indigenous Sámi communities and Indigenous Sámi academic scholars. The project brings together the disciplines of artistic research and visual documentation with the history of technology and science, environmental history, feminist technoscience, gender research and Indigenous methodologies as well as Sámi knowledge. Based on the methods available within these research disciplines, the project uses extensive fieldwork, archival research, and audio-visual documentation, including interviews, documents, drone images, photographs, writings, and workshops, as a source of research, communication, and dissemination. We investigate local and Sámi ecological knowledge available. Furthermore, we evaluate how artistic research and visual documentation -with a critical approach and developed collaboratively- can be used to document, analyse, discuss and provide a basis for promoting Indigenous knowledges in the nation state and climate change debate.
Optimization of gold nanorods’ optical properties via multi-objective genetic algorithms
Authors: Lima José G. B.
			A. , Machado Yan D. R. , Carvalho Isabel C.
			S. , Gomes Anderson S. L. , de
			Almeida-Filho Adiel T.
Published: January 2025

Optimizing gold nanorods for photonics and optoelectronics applications
remains a challenging task due to the complexity of balancing efficiency,
cost, and scalability in the manufacturing process. Genetic algorithms
(GAs) offer a promising approach for addressing these challenges by
providing high-quality solutions within feasible computational times. GAs
are particularly effective for optimizing nanophotonic materials, as they
can navigate extensive solution spaces and handle multiple objectives
concurrently. This capability is crucial due to the interdependence of
optical and geometric properties in such materials. In this work, we
review recent advances in computational methods for material optimization
and apply a multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) to identify the
optimal geometric parameters for enhancing the optical properties of gold
nanorods. Our approach leverages recent literature to explore solution
spaces that improve extinction curves, with results validated through
statistical analysis and finite element method simulations. This research
contributes to advancing the efficacy of photonic nanomaterials, which are
essential for applications such as rapid light-switching devices.
Broadband, multiaxial-mode, passively stable continuous-wave optical parametric oscillator design consideration and dispersion compensation analysis
Authors: Dadi Kamalesh , Sharma Himani , Padhi Rojalin , Devi Kavita
Published: January 2025

Controlling cavity dispersion in a continuous-wave (cw) optical parametric oscillator operating in a doubly resonant oscillator (DRO) configuration, pumped by a single-mode laser source, has the potential to yield stable, broadband, multiaxial-mode output generation with flexible spectral coverage. This paper reports, for the first time to the best of our knowledge, the design considerations and theoretical analysis of the role of dispersion compensation on the cavity-mode structure and passive stability in a cw dispersion-compensated DRO (DCDRO) cavity. The study demonstrates that in a cw DCDRO, instabilities, including cluster hops and mode hops, can be eliminated, and spectral tunability can be controlled. A theoretical comparison with the conventional cw DRO (CDRO) emphasizes the unique properties of the analyzed cw DCDRO. The results also indicate that a cw DCDRO at degeneracy can be exploited for optical frequency comb (OFC) generation, offering increased flexibility in frequency comb spacing, practical powers, lower complexity, and lower cost.
Generation of tunable longitudinal superchirality by a vector-light metalens
Authors: Sun Wenjing , Zhu Jialu , Liu Ying , Shi Weijie , Zhang Shuyan , Dong Zhenggao
Published: January 2025

The high sensitivity detection of chirality is of great importance in fields of physics, biology, and life sciences. Emerging strategies attempt to generate the superchiral fields with metasurfaces to maximize the chiral light–matter interaction. Although these studies have mostly considered the transverse superchirality, the longitudinal optical chirality also plays a very important role in chiral interactions. In this paper, the conditions for generating the optimal longitudinal superchirality are demonstrated with vector diffraction theory. Accordingly, a metalens is designed to generate vector beams as a replacement of conventional optical elements. Moreover, by modifying the polarization state of the incident light from linear to circular polarization, the longitudinal superchirality can be continuously tuned from zero to more than 70 times of the intrinsic chirality of circularly polarized light. Our theoretical analysis as well as the numerical demonstration by a vector-light metalens highlights the generation of tunable longitudinal superchirality, paving a nanophotonic way for the longitudinal chiral sensing.
Nanofocused attosecond hard x-ray free-electron laser with intensity exceeding 1019  W/cm2
Authors: Inoue Ichiro , Sato Takahiro , Robles River , Seaberg Matthew H. , Sun Yanwen , Zhu Diling , Cesar David , Ding Yuantao , Esposito Vincent , Franz Paris , Guo Veronica , Halavanau Aliaksei , Sudar Nicholas S. , Zhang Zhen , Inubushi Yuichi , Osaka Taito , Yamaguchi Gota , Sano Yasuhisa , Yamauchi Kazuto , Yabashi Makina , Marinelli Agostino , Yamada Jumpei
Published: January 2025

Attosecond hard x-ray pulses from the LCLS are focused to nanometer-sized spots using an advanced Kirkpatrick-Baez mirror system. Peak intensity at the focal point exceeds 1019W/cm2, enabling a suite of damage-free nonlinear x-ray spectroscopy.
From quantum interference to Newton’s second law
Authors: Duarte Francisco
Published: January 2025

An indeterministic version of Newton’s second law is derived from the formalism of N-slit quantum interference measurements. This result is an extension of the derivation of the approximate version of Planck’s quantum energy equation. Going from the quantum realm to the classical domain is achieved via the application of Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle. The stochastic version of Newton’s second law is then extended to provide a derivation of an approximate version of Newton’s law of universal gravitational. Our results are applied to formulate an expression
for the derivative of the momentum operator.
Projektmanagement in der öffentlichen Verwaltung – Eine Bestandsaufnahme auf Basis von Stellenanzeigen
Authors: Bensberg Frank , Auth Gunnar , Christ Julian P.
Published: January 2025

Das Projektmanagement in der öffentlichen Verwaltung hat sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten weiterentwickelt und professionalisiert. Als wesentliche Entwicklungslinie ist die Adoption von Konzepten des traditionellen, agilen und hybriden Projektmanagements aus dem privatwirtschaftlichen Umfeld zu identifizieren. Maßgebliche Treiber hierfür sind die politischen, ökonomischen und informationstechnischen Rahmenbedingungen, die beispielsweise eine intensivierte Bürgerbeteiligung, Transparenz, Nachhaltigkeit, interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit sowie Digitalisierung einfordern. Im Rahmen dieses Beitrags wird der aktuelle Entwicklungsstand des Projektmanagements in Deutschland unter Bezugnahme auf den deutschen Arbeitsmarkt reflektiert, indem Stellenanzeigen der öffentlichen Verwaltung aus dem Jahr 2023 großzahlig analysiert werden (n = 62.080). Als Datengrundlage dienen digitale Stellenanzeigen, die automatisiert aus dem zentralen Stellenportal des Bundes extrahiert wurden. Durch Analyse der Stellenanzeigen werden die unterschiedlichen Berufsbilder für das Projektmanagement in der öffentlichen Verwaltung transparent gemacht und deren Laufbahngruppenstruktur ermittelt. Darauf aufbauend wird der Frage nachgegangen, welche Rolle die bestehenden Standards des Projekt- und IT-Managements bei der Rekrutierung von Fachkräften für projektbezogene Berufe in der öffentlichen Verwaltung spielen.
A bacterial type III effector hijacks plant ubiquitin proteases to evade degradation
Authors: Yu Wenjia , Li Meng , Wang Wenjun , Zhuang Haiyan , Luo Jiamin , Sang Yuying , Segonzac Cecile , Macho Alberto P.
Published: January 2025

Gram-negative bacterial pathogens inject effector proteins inside plant cells using a type III secretion system. These effectors manipulate plant cellular functions and suppress the plant immune system in order to promote bacterial proliferation. Despite the fact that bacterial effectors are exogenous threatening proteins potentially exposed to the protein degradation systems inside plant cells, effectors are relative stable and able to perform their virulence functions. In this work, we found that RipE1, an effector protein secreted by the bacterial wilt pathogen, Ralstonia solanacearum, undergoes phosphorylation of specific residues inside plant cells, and this promotes its stability. Moreover, RipE1 associates with plant ubiquitin proteases, which contribute to RipE1 deubiquitination and stabilization. The absence of those specific phosphorylation sites or specific host ubiquitin proteases leads to a substantial decrease in RipE1 protein accumulation, indicating that RipE1 hijacks plant post-translational modification regulators in order to promote its own stability. These results suggest that effector stability or degradation in plant cells constitute another molecular event subject to co-evolution between plants and pathogens.
The R203M and D377Y mutations of the nucleocapsid protein promote SARS-CoV-2 infectivity by impairing RIG-I-mediated antiviral signaling
Authors: Li Yongkui , Li Moran , Xiao Heng , Liao Feng , Shen Miaomiao , Ge Weiwei , Ou Junxian , Liu Yuqing , Chen Lumiao , Zhao Yue , Wan Pin , Liu Jinbiao , Chen Jun , Lan Xianwu , Wu Shaorong , Ding Qiang , Li Geng , Zhang Qiwei , Pan Pan
Published: January 2025

The viral protein mutations can modify virus-host interactions during virus evolution, and thus alter the extent of infection or pathogenicity. Studies indicate that nucleocapsid (N) protein of SARS-CoV-2 participates in viral genome assembly, intracellular signal regulation and immune interference. However, its biological function in viral evolution is not well understood. SARS-CoV-2 N protein mutations were analyzed in Delta, Omicron, and original strains. Two mutations with a methionine (M) residue at site 203 and a tyrosine (Y) residue at site 377 of the N protein were found in Delta strain but not in Omicron and original strains, and promoted SARS-CoV-2 infection therein. Those mutations, R203M and D377Y, enhanced the inhibitory impact of N protein on the impairment of RIG-I-mediated antiviral signaling, such as IRF3 phosphorylation and IFN-β activation. The viral RNA-binding activity of N protein was promoted by these mutations, effectively attenuating the recognition and interaction of RIG-I with viral RNA compared to the original or other variants. The R203M/D377Y mutations thus enhanced the suppressive activity of the N protein on RIG-I-mediated interferon induction both in vitro and in vivo, which in turn promoted viral replication. This study helps to understand the variability of SARS-CoV-2 in regulating host immunity.
“A NOSSA MARIA NÃO É BRINCADEIRA”
Authors: Rockenbach da Silva Regina Celia , Dillmann Nunes Bicca Angela Dillmann Nunes Bicca
Published: January 2025

Este artigo, a partir de sua inserção na perspectiva teórica dos Estudos Culturais de vertente pós-estruturalista e no aporte conceitual do filósofo francês Michel Foucault e da filósofa estadunidense Judith Butler, objetiva problematizar enunciações sobre mulheres, presentes nas letras de sambas-enredo e sinopses de enredos do grupo especial do carnaval do Rio de Janeiro, entre os anos 1970 e 2020. Compreende-se, neste viés, que os sambas-enredos e enredos das escolas de samba funcionam como pedagogias culturais potentes, que educam indivíduos contemporâneos para além dos muros escolares. Observou-se que as enunciações analisadas constituem as múltiplas mulheres brasileiras como "heroínas", tanto em situações que caracterizem suas participações em eventos históricos quanto em situações relacionadas às vivências cotidianas. O exame do material analítico mostrou que padrões normativos (e heteronormativos) de sujeito mulher são reiterados nas letras dos sambas e nas sinopses dos enredos.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Educação. Pedagogias Culturais. Mulher. Samba-enredo.
A Knack for Precision
Authors: ATWOOD SANDRA BARTLETT
Published: January 2025

This chapter covers the Bartlett family's unique culture of gunsmithing, comparing them to the Robertson family of Duck Dynasty fame. It explores how the Bartletts represent a small but cohesive folk group, characterized by their meticulous balance of tradition and innovation in firearm production. The Bartlett family's intergenerational commitment to precision blends folk art with formal science, fostering a shared identity through the rituals and customs surrounding guns. The chapter considers firearms as symbols of love, heritage, and connection, deeply embedded in the family's celebrations and relationships. It emphasizes the dynamic interplay between tradition, identity, and the almost spiritual bond the Bartletts have with the firearms they craft and use.
Copyright Vigilantes
Authors: Claverie Ezra
Published: January 2025

Chapter one examines common variations of the duopoly’s narrative of IP defense across films by multiple studios, explaining this pattern in light of seemingly unrelated phenomena: the invasion and occupation of Iraq; the growth of home video sales; and campaigns against video piracy by the Motion Picture Association of America, particularly the rhetoric of MPAA president Jack Valenti. The chapter explains the proliferation of superhero films not in terms of improvements in special effects but in terms of the profitability of DVDs, corporate acquisitions of film rights, and studios’ practice of seeking monopoly rights. It examines how films starring the Hulk, Superman, and Iron Man, produced by three different studios, all valorize the hero’s hoarding of powers while villainizing persons who would make knockoffs. The chapter ends by proposing a technique for viewing duopoly films against their emotional appeals, such that their protagonists become legible as brands made stars.
The King Framework
Authors: Clemons Michael L.
Published: January 2025

This chapter examines the enduring social problems in the United States, despite efforts by citizens and the government since the 1930s such as President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and President Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty. It considers the federal programs aimed at addressing poverty and the economic impact of the Great Depression as only partially effective as it left issues such as inadequate healthcare, rising crime, and police brutality unresolved. It also reviews Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s advocacy for social and economic justice that is highlighted as a moral imperative that remains relevant today. The chapter explores how Dr. King's philosophy and activism are applied to analyze contemporary societal issues in the United States and abroad. It provides a theoretical lens for understanding issues of race, equality, justice, and equity in modern society.
Judged (and Executed) by the Color of Their Skin
Authors: Mangum Maruice , Swain Randall
Published: January 2025

This chapter discusses how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have responded to the ongoing issue of police killings of unarmed Black citizens, arguing that he would be at the forefront of the fight against police violence. The chapter describes Dr. King's vision for America that emphasized harmony in diversity, freedom, justice, equality, and inclusion for all. It also draws parallels between Dr. King's experiences with law enforcement during the civil rights movement and the contemporary challenges faced by the African American community, noting that Dr. King understood the deep-rooted connection between racial profiling and systemic violence. The chapter highlights that Dr. King would likely challenge current laws, advocate for police accountability, and support peaceful protests against police violence. By examining the similarities between past and present struggles, it underscores the continued relevance of King's teachings in addressing today's racial injustices.
“Winning Freedom and Exacting Justice”
Authors: Summerville Raymond
Published: January 2025

Chapter three explores proverbs, sayings, and proverbial language that Asa Philip Randolph (April 15, 1889–May 16, 1979) used as he led the black Labor Movement and the Civil Rights Movement. Randolph’s biographies, writings, and speeches illustrate that proverbs and proverbial expressions had a profound influence on his life and political philosophy. Randolph believed that everyone in America was entitled to equal employment opportunities, and he used proverbs and proverbial language to convince others. He used them to persuade the masses to participate in nonviolent protest and to persuade leaders to act on behalf of black people. Contextualized examples in chapter three illustrate that Randolph used proverbial rhetoric in a variety of situations including: during court proceedings, in speeches, and in Messenger magazine. Examining these different areas illustrate that Randolph was fully aware of the moral and political value of some proverbs, and he utilized this rhetorical authority whenever necessary.
“You Can’t Hate the Roots of a Tree and Not Hate the Tree, You Can’t Hate Africa and Not Hate Yourself”
Authors: Summerville Raymond
Published: January 2025

Chapter six explores proverbs, sayings, and proverbial expressions used by Malcolm X (1925–1965). Malcolm X is arguably the most influential and controversial figures of the Civil Rights Movement. He came from an impoverished background, was incarcerated for a short time before joining the Nation of Islam (NOI), and he went through a philosophical conversion before breaking ties with the NOI. Chapter six explores his life by examining some of the proverbs, sayings and proverbial expressions that he used as he transitioned from being one of the Nation of Islam ministers to becoming the founder of two important organizations: Muslim Mosque, Inc. (MMI), and the Pan-African Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU). Chapter six illustrates that proverbs, sayings, and proverbial expressions that were used by Malcolm X demonstrate his philosophical worldview of universal brotherhood among all races, and the importance of promoting black pride at a time when anti-black messages were pervasive.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Hafalan Materi Al-Quran Hadis melalui Metode Index Card Match pada Siswa Kelas VIII-F MTs Negeri I Bantul
Authors: Mafrudah Mafrudah
Published: January 2025

This study is purposed to find out how to improve students' motivation and learning outcomes through Index Card Match method in memorize Al Qur’an Hadis. The research was designed as a classroom action research. This reseach using classroom action reseach by employing two cicles, comprising the planning, actuating, observation, and reflection. The subject of this research was VIIIF grade students of MTs Negeri 1 Bantul of academic year 2016-2017. The results of this study indicate a significant increase in learning motivation. The percentage of students' learning motivation in the meeting I of cycle I, the student motivation was 78% and went up to 88,46% at meeting II of cycle II. There were 66,66% of total studens score above the Minimum Passing Grade (KKM) at Pre-cycle. At the meeting of cycle I and II, students who score above the KKM rose to 92,30%. In short, the implementation of Index Card Match methode in memorize Al Qur’an Hadis course can improve motivation and learning outcomes by modifying certain substances that are the use of attractive media, seating arrangements, and effective classroom management strategies.
Model Kepemimpinan Kepala Madrasah dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Sumber Daya di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Ma’arif Giriliyo I Wukirsari Imogiri Bantul
Authors: Asmiyati Asmiyati
Published: January 2025

Madrasah education quality improvement is very related to the capacity and ability of the head master, because in the era of autonomy of education as currently the madrasa was given the freedom to develop the quality of education that exists in the madrasa. A model of leadership and how to lead the head of his Agency's response to the madrasa became one of the benchmark and the means to improve the quality of education in madrasah that she leads. The issues examined in this paper is focused on the model of leadership in improving the quality of head master resource madrasa MI Ma'arif Giriloyo I. This research is a descriptive research using qualitative approach, data collection is carried out by means of interviews, observation and documentation of data sources against primary and secondary. The results of this research show that; Value-based leadership is a leadership model in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Giriloyo I basically a leadership that basing on the principle of cooperation from the head master resource components to the entire madrasa with values are developed within an organization as well as in line with religious values, social and Islamic culture around the madrasa. In the exercise of his leadership of the head master using principles of management i.e. input, process and output.
Pemanfaatan Google Earth sebagai Alat Bantu Pembelajaran Sejarah untuk Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Siswa
Authors: Dewi Anita Nurmala , Hariadi Eko
Published: January 2025

This study aims to examine the use of Google Earth as a history learning tool in improving student learning achievement. Google Earth is a digital map-based application that allows interactive visualization of geographic locations, thus supporting students' understanding of the spatial context of historical events. Through this approach, students are invited to explore historical locations virtually, which not only provides an engaging learning experience, but also deepens their understanding of the subject matter. The results of the study show that the use of Google Earth in history learning can significantly improve student motivation, engagement, and learning outcomes. These findings confirm that the integration of geospatial-based technology in learning can be an innovative solution to improve the quality of history education. Thus, this application offers great potential as an interactive and effective learning medium in connecting historical material with real locations.
Pengaruh Self-Regulated Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Mahrufah Menik , Rijanto Tri
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyse the influence of self-regulated learning on students' critical thinking skills and learning outcomes. Self-regulated learning is the ability of students to manage their learning process independently, including setting goals, monitoring, and evaluating learning achievements. This ability is considered an important factor in improving critical thinking skills, which involves analysing, evaluating, and making decisions based on relevant evidence. The research was conducted using a quantitative method with a correlational approach to upper secondary students. The results showed that there was a positive and significant influence between self-regulated learning on critical thinking skills and student learning outcomes. Students who have a high level of self-regulated learning tend to be better able to critically analyse problems and achieve better learning outcomes. These findings show that the development of self-regulated learning needs to be the focus of learning strategies, to encourage continuous improvement of learning quality and support students in facing academic challenges in the modern era.
Kemampuan Komunikasi, Kolaborasi, Metakognisi, dan Hasil Belajar Mata Pelajaran Operasi Teknik Kimia
Authors: Artanti Reni Ratih , Rijanto Tri
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyse the relationship between communication skills, collaboration, and metacognition to student learning outcomes in the subject of Chemical Engineering Operations. Communication skills refer to students' skills in conveying ideas, discussing, and understanding concepts through verbal and nonverbal interactions. Collaboration includes student cooperation in solving chemical engineering problems as a team, while metacognition refers to students' awareness of the thinking process and learning strategies used. Learning outcomes are measured through students' conceptual understanding and practical skills in completing chemical engineering operational tasks, such as process calculations, system analysis, and operational efficiency evaluations. The study uses a quantitative method with a correlational approach to measure the influence of these variables on learning outcomes. The research sample consisted of students in the Chemical Engineering class at SMK Negeri Ngasem, with a total of 100 respondents who were randomly selected. Data was collected through learning outcome tests, observation sheets, questionnaires, and interviews. The results of the analysis showed that communication skills, collaboration, and metacognition had a significant influence on student learning outcomes. Collaboration and metacognition skills make a more dominant contribution than communication. This study concludes that improving communication, collaboration, and metacognition skills in an integrated manner can improve student learning outcomes in the subject of Chemical Engineering Operations. Thus, it is recommended that educators integrate active learning strategies that focus on group discussions, problem-based learning, and metacognitive reflection to support more effective learning.
Integrasi Teknik Gambar Self-Directed Learning dan Tutor Sebaya dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menggambar Siswa
Authors: Rachmawati Surya Anita , Supardji Supardji
Published: January 2025

Drawing ability is one of the important competencies in the field of engineering and art education, which requires conceptual understanding, creativity, and technical skills. This study aims to analyse the effectiveness of the integration of Self-Directed Learning (SDL) techniques and peer tutor methods in improving students' drawing skills. SDL's approach encourages students to independently plan, execute, and evaluate their learning process, while the peer tutor method optimizes social interaction to strengthen understanding and skills. The results of the study show that the integration of SDL techniques and peer tutors provides a holistic approach to drawing learning, which not only improves technical abilities but also builds students' independence and social skills. The recommendations of this study include the development of SDL-based interactive modules and peer tutor training to support wider implementation.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) terhadap Peningkatan Hasil belajar Mekanika Teknik Siswa di SMK Negeri 2 Bojonegoro
Authors: Mustikasari Septiana , Supardji Supardji
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyse the influence of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) learning model on improving student learning outcomes in Engineering Mechanics subjects. CTL is a learning approach that relates academic material to real-world situations, so that students can more easily understand concepts and apply them in everyday life. The research population is class X students of the building engineering expertise program at SMK Negeri 2 Bojonegoro, which includes an understanding of the concept of Engineering Mechanics, as well as observation sheets of student learning activities. The results show that the application of the CTL model significantly improves student learning outcomes. Students who learn with the CTL model also show higher active engagement during the learning process. Based on these findings, the CTL model is recommended to be applied in the learning of Engineering Mechanics, as it can help students understand the concepts in depth and relevant to practical applications in the construction world.