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Intellectual Property Rights in BRICS Countries: Legal Frameworks, Enforcement Challenges, and Economic Implications
Authors: Haryono Haryono , Utari Woro , Rahmawati Diah Ayu , Endarto Budi , Santoso Bagus Teguh
Published: January 2025

This study explores the legal frameworks, enforcement challenges, and economic implications of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—using a normative juridical approach and qualitative analysis. The findings reveal significant disparities in the governance of IPR among these nations, with China and India leading in innovation and enforcement reforms, while Brazil, Russia, and South Africa face persistent challenges related to institutional capacity and judicial delays. Despite progress in aligning with international standards such as TRIPS, enforcement gaps and socio-economic priorities influence the effectiveness of IPR systems. The study also highlights the dual economic impact of IPR: fostering innovation and investment while raising concerns over access to essential goods. This research underscores the need for harmonized frameworks, enhanced enforcement mechanisms, and a balanced approach to innovation and equity in BRICS countries.
Legislative Approaches to Drug Rehabilitation: A Socio-Legal Analysis of Policies Supporting the Reintegration of Former Addicts into Society
Authors: Widoyoko Wredha Danang , Ngaisah Siti , Rahmawati Diah Ayu , Haryono Haryono , Kurniawan Bagus Ananda
Published: January 2025

This study explores the legislative frameworks governing drug rehabilitation and the reintegration of former drug addicts into society through a normative juridical analysis. The research examines how laws and policies influence the recovery journey, highlighting critical gaps in anti-discrimination measures, public health integration, and societal reintegration mechanisms. Comparative case studies from countries with progressive approaches, such as Portugal and Norway, illustrate effective models for aligning legal systems with public health strategies. The findings emphasize the need for legislative reforms that promote inclusivity, support long-term recovery, and foster societal acceptance. Recommendations include expanding anti-discrimination protections, incorporating restorative justice mechanisms, and enhancing interagency collaboration to ensure holistic rehabilitation programs. This research contributes to the discourse on aligning law and social policy to address the multifaceted challenges of drug addiction and reintegration.
Analysis of the Influence of Tourism Development on Accommodation and Provision Business Field Sector Food and Drink in NTB Province 2009-2023
Authors: Febrianti Ita Ayu , Afifi Mansur , Ismiwati Baiq
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of the number of tourists, investment in the tourism sector and the length of tourist stay on the business sector of providing accommodation and food and beverages in NTB Province both simultaneously and precisely. This research uses secondary data taken from the official website of the Central Statistics Agency of West Nusa Tenggara Province and the Culture and Tourism Office in 2009-2023. This study uses a data analysis method in the form of multiple linear regression analysis using the SPSS application as an analysis tool. The results of this study show that the variables of the number of tourists, investment in the tourism sector, and the length of stay of tourists simultaneously affect the business sector of accommodation and food and beverage in NTB Province. Partially, the variable of the number of tourists Hhas a positive and significant effect, investment in the tourism sector has a negative and insignificant effect and the length of stay of tourists has a positive and significant effect on the business sector of providing accommodation and food and beverages in NTB Province in 2009-2023.
Legal Harmonisation in BRICS: Analysing Cross-Border Trade Rules and Dispute Settlement Mechanisms
Authors: Haryono Haryono , Utari Woro , Rahmawati Diah Ayu , Endarto Budi , Soraya Joice
Published: January 2025

This study explores the legal harmonization of cross-border trade regulations and dispute settlement mechanisms within the BRICS bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. With diverse legal traditions and economic priorities, BRICS nations face significant challenges in aligning their legal frameworks to foster seamless trade and effective dispute resolution. Using a normative juridical approach, this research examines regulatory disparities, existing dispute resolution mechanisms, and the potential for harmonization. The findings highlight key barriers, such as fragmented legal systems, inconsistent enforcement, and limited institutional capacity, while proposing actionable strategies, including standardized tariff systems, mutual recognition agreements, and the establishment of a centralized arbitration body. By addressing these issues, the study underscores the importance of legal alignment for enhancing economic integration and strengthening BRICS' position in global trade.
The Role of Social Engineering in the Rehabilitation of Drug Addicts: A Legislative Analysis of Indonesia's Drug Policy Framework
Authors: Widoyoko Wredha Danang , Ngaisah Siti , Haryono Haryono , Rahmawati Diah Ayu , Prayogi Yoga Adi
Published: January 2025

This study examines the role of social engineering in the rehabilitation of drug addicts within Indonesia’s drug policy framework through a normative juridical analysis. The research evaluates legislative provisions, such as those outlined in Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics, focusing on their alignment with social engineering principles and their effectiveness in achieving rehabilitation and reintegration. Findings reveal that while Indonesia's policies incorporate rehabilitative elements, challenges such as limited resources, inconsistent judicial practices, and societal stigma hinder optimal implementation. Comparative insights from countries like Portugal and Switzerland demonstrate the potential of adopting harm reduction and public awareness strategies to enhance outcomes. This study underscores the need for a more integrated, inclusive policy approach to strengthen Indonesia’s rehabilitation framework, reduce stigmatization, and promote sustainable recovery.
Gold-nanoparticle associated Deep Eutectic Solution mediates early bio detection of Ovarian Cancer
Authors: S. Uvambighai Devi  , N. A Parmin  , N. Fareezah Jaapar  , F. Syakirah Halim  , Uda Hashim  , Subash C. B. Gopinath  , M.N.A. Uda  , Chun Hong Voon  , M. N. M. Nuzaihan  , M.N.Afnan Uda  , Adilah Ayoib  , Shahidah Arina Shamsuddin  , N.A Karim
Published: January 2025

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have indeed been extensively researched in biological and photothermal therapy applications in recent years. This study aims to enhance the sensitivity of biosensors for early detection of ovarian cancer biomarkers by investigating the efficacy of DES-mediated surface functionalization of AuNPs. Additionally, the impact of DES on the stability and dispersion of AuNPs on SiO2 support is assessed to optimize sensor performance. A simple DES-mediated synthesis method for efficient amine surface functionalization of silicon dioxide (SiO2) to incorporate tiny AuNPs for antibody biosensors. Physical characterization [Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer (UV-Vis), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and 3D Profiler] and electrical characterization (Keithley) have been done to determine the functionalization of the modified IDE surface. SEM analysis indicated the resultant nanoparticles have truncated spherical shapes. There is just a peak recorded by UV-Vis at 504-540 nm with AuNPs due to the formation of monodispersed AuNPs. When the conjugation of DES with samples is measured, the curves are identical in form, and the highest peak after conjugation has remained at 230 nm but the SPR absorption peak becomes narrower and moves toward greater wavelengths, indicating the conjugation between the molecules. Furthermore, when the DES is conjugated with AuNPs, 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES), antibody, and protein, the peaks gradually increased and became narrower, where O-H at 3280 cm-1, C-H at 2809 cm-1 and 2933 cm-1, CH2 at 1448 cm-1, CH3 at 1268 cm-1, C-OH at 1048 cm-1 and 1110 cm-1 and C-N+ at 844 cm-1 as analyzed by FTIR. Moreover, it can be observed that the 3D profilometer revealed a few red-colored areas, which are the portion that protrudes from the IDE surface. Based on the findings, it is possible to infer that this immunosensor does have the prospective to be used in clinical investigations for the precise detection of ovarian cancer or other biomarkers. The capacitance, transmittance, and resistivity profiles of the biosensor clearly distinguished between the antibody immobilization and the affinity binding. The presence of a DES-mediated synthetic approach increased the possibility of supporting different metal nanoparticles on SiO2 as the potential platform for biosensor applications.
The Characterization and Development of Kenaf and Graphene Nanoplatelets in
Polylactic Acid Composites
Authors: Dulina Tholibon  , Izdihar Tharazi  , Duratul Ain Tholibon
Published: January 2025

Kenaf fiber is in high demand due to the need for lightweight composites,
particularly in the automobile industry and occasionally for interior building
materials. Its remarkable strength and low density are the main causes of this. The use
of natural fiber as a bio-composite material is limited because it is less heat
resistant compared to synthetic fiber. To bolster the mechanical robustness of kenaf
composites, graphene nanoplatelets (GnP) are incorporated as a supplementary reinforcing
agent. Numerous studies have explored the mechanical properties of composites made from
natural fibers and polymer matrices, with the recent market introduction of polylactic
acid (PLA) polymers as biodegradable matrix options for biocomposites. The objective of
this study is to determine the effects of incorporating graphene fillers on the tensile
and flexural properties of PLA, kenaf, GnP composites. Hot pressing compression moulding
is employed to fabricate the composite samples consisting of varying compositions,
ranging from 95% PLA, 5% kenaf, and 0% GnP to 80% PLA, 15% kenaf, and 5% GnP. The result
shows that adding 5% Graphene Nanoplatelets as a reinforcing filler will enhance the
tensile strength and tensile modulus up to 18.2% and 53.2% respectively. While the
flexural strength and flexural modulus enhanced up to 46.1% and 53.2% respectively.
Besides that, DSC analysis shows that adding GnT does not alter the thermal properties
of the composite with a melting point of 161.5 ℃. Overall, the results confirm that the
addition of graphene improves the mechanical properties of the composites. It is
suggested that further research should investigate the optimal ratio of GnP, kenaf, and
PLA composition in order to achieve the optimum mechanical properties so that this
composite has the potential to be used in various applications.
A educação de surdos e o ensino de arte no contexto da escola bilíngue
Authors: Andrade Renan de Bastos , Matos Eloiza Aparecida Silva Ávila de , Dessbesel Renata da Silva
Published: January 2025

O ensino de Arte, nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, apresenta as quatro linguagens (Artes Visuais, Dança, Música e Teatro) de modo integrado e na perspectiva do lúdico. O estudo tem por objetivo analisar o ensino de Arte na educação de crianças surdas na perspectiva da escola bilíngue. A pesquisa é de natureza qualitativa e interpretativa. Participaram da pesquisa uma professora e sete alunos de uma escola bilíngue de surdos localizado no Paraná. Analisou-se os dados em uma abordagem qualitativa. Os instrumentos de coleta de dados foram a observação, entrevistas e aplicação de atividades, analisados sob a ótica da análise de conteúdo. Concluiu-se que o ensino de Arte, para os estudantes deve surdos deve ocorrer desde o início da sua escolarização, e por meio do ensino de Arte, encontrar uma forma de efetivar a sua comunicação, a sua demonstração de sentimentos e a construção de significados. Destaca-se a importância do ensino de Arte dentro das salas de aula de uma escola bilingue e o quanto essa disciplina tem a contribuir no que diz respeito ao desenvolvimento educacional dos estudantes surdos.
Educação ambiental sobre os recursos hídricos através de jogos didáticos para alunos com deficiência intelectual
Authors: Silva Sara Gomes da , Lopes Beatriz dos Santos , Nascimento Yuri Nascimento do , Sá Dayse Maria da Cunha , Pignati Marina Teófilo
Published: January 2025

A poluição hídrica se apresenta como um problema relevante no cenário mundial, uma vez que a utilização da água é essencial para a manutenção da vida. Assim, são necessárias práticas que envolvam a educação ambiental para a conservação dos recursos hídricos. Uma das formas de promovê-la é através do professor na unidade escolar utilizando jogos didáticos. Esses jogos são ferramentas úteis no processo educacional, pois facilitam o ensino-aprendizagem de todos os alunos, incluindo aqueles com deficiência intelectual (DI). Nesse sentido, este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar práticas de sensibilização ambiental sobre os recursos hídricos promovidas com alunos com deficiência intelectual do 6º ao 8º ano da Escola Estadual Professor Irineu da Gama Paes. Para tanto, foi aplicada a seguinte metodologia: 1) observações dos alunos com DI a fim de conhecer suas especificidades; 2) realização de entrevistas para verificar os conhecimentos prévios dos alunos, assim como os adquiridos ao longo da intervenção; e 3) aplicação de jogos didáticos com a temática dos recursos hídricos. Como resultado desta pesquisa, constatou-se que os alunos com DI apresentaram potencialidades e limitações que, a partir das quais foram desenvolvidos os jogos didáticos. Em relação às entrevistas, os alunos já possuíam um conhecimento prévio sobre a temática água e demonstraram um melhor desempenho na entrevista final, após a aplicação das atividades. Nesse sentido, conclui-se que essa metodologia lúdica, por meio do uso de jogos didáticos, é eficaz no processo de ensino-aprendizagem para alunos com DI.
Ativismo e agência da pessoa com deficiência na Educação Superior
Authors: Amorim Rosiane Oliveira , Fumes Neiza de Lourdes Frederico
Published: January 2025

Este estudo buscou desenvolver e analisar práticas colaborativas com a intencionalidade de expandir a agência de universitários com deficiência de uma universidade pública brasileira. A agência (agency) é entendida como ação individual-coletiva que faz a diferença e contribui para a vida em comunidade. A base teórico-metodológica é a Psicologia Sócio-Histórica e o Posicionamento Ativista Transformador, que tem no seu âmago o compromisso ético-político com a justiça social. Além disso, a pesquisa orienta-se pela abordagem colaborativa, ao trabalhar “com”, e não “sobre” os participantes, sendo, portanto, um estudo comprometido com a realidade e as demandas sociais. Participaram da pesquisa dez universitários de diferentes idades, deficiências, gêneros, etnias e cursos de graduação. Os dados foram organizados em quatro eixos temáticos que indicaram estruturas capacitistas, opressoras e excludentes no ambiente acadêmico; mobilização coletiva em prol de melhorias na instituição em tela; diferentes práticas colaborativas que possibilitaram posicionamento crítico e ativista dos participantes, entre outros aspectos. Concluímos que a agência da pessoa com deficiência tende a ser cooptada no ambiente acadêmico, considerando a extensa presença de práticas capacitistas. Enquanto, as atividades colaborativas desenvolvidas possibilitaram a criação de uma rede de apoio, união entre pares e expansão de agência, evidenciando uma alternativa para o enfrentamento das estruturas capacitistas e excludentes do ambiente acadêmico.
Universidade pública e políticas de formação docente em educação inclusiva em Moçambique
Authors: Silva Delfina Benjamim Massangaie da , Mabasso Quitéria Martins
Published: January 2025

Desde a década de 1990, o paradigma da educação inclusiva vem influenciando as políticas públicas e os sistemas educacionais em Moçambique, todavia, persiste uma carência de ofertas institucionais públicas de formação docente nessa temática. Em 2021, a Faculdade de Educação da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane implementou o curso de Mestrado em Educação Inclusiva, uma iniciativa pioneira na capital Maputo, buscando oportunizar essa formação para profissionais da educação e áreas afins. Este estudo qualitativo baseia-se em estudos documentais e tem como objectivo refletir sobre o processo de formação de profissionais em educação inclusiva a partir da trajetória institucional do referido mestrado. Analisa-se o perfil dos acadêmicos e dos egressos do curso, bem como, os resultados de pesquisas realizadas no programa. Conclui-se que o baixo índice de conclusão do curso aponta um quadro de dificuldades sociais dos mestrandos deste curso e a necessidade de políticas sociais de incentivo e apoio à formação continuada docente em Moçambique. O programa ao atender a demanda de formação de professores da educação básica coloca-se como uma referência nas políticas de formação docente em seu território.
Sofrimento Psíquico e Educação: pistas sobre patologização e resistências em trajetórias de estudantes universitárias
Authors: Christofari Ana Carolina , Rosa Rogério Machado , Chaves Ellen Amaral
Published: January 2025

Este artigo objetivou visibilizar narrativas de histórias de vida de estudantes em sofrimento psíquico no Ensino Superior. Por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, foram analisados os lugares sujeito e de assujeitamento que duas estudantes de licenciatura têm ocupado nos seus respectivos percursos formativos. Além de compreender como a universidade tem construído dispositivos pedagógicos na relação com pessoas em sofrimento psíquico; também foi possível conhecer as estratégias de resistência criadas pelas estudantes a esses dispositivos. Por ser uma questão que ocupa um lugar marginalizado na sociedade, problematizar o sofrimento psíquico na educação é decisivo para se produzir visibilidade às múltiplas formas de aprender, sentir, se manifestar e construir relação com o mundo dos sujeitos frequentem o Ensino Superior. A produção de respostas ético-políticas e pedagógicas sistemáticas que assegurem o direito à saúde mental, à singularidade e à aprendizagem dessa população depende, fundamentalmente, da integração entre as políticas educacionais e de assistência integral.
Strategi Pengembangan Usaha Halal Pengolahan Bandeng oleh Kelompok Paguyuban Masyarakat Desa Junok Sreseh Sampang
Authors: Ulfiyah Ulfiyah  , Mashudi Mashudi  , Dahruji Dahruji
Published: January 2025

Junok Village, Sreseh District, Sampang Regency has a favorite milkfish that is liked by consumers in the surrounding sub-districts and other consumers. Based on the availability of abundant milkfish resources, the milkfish processing business in Junok village has not been fully developed. So research activities are carried out. This study aims to find out how the Halal Business Development Strategy of Milkfish Processing by the Junok Sreseh Sampang Village Community Association. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method and uses a field study approach. Data collection techniques were obtained by interview and observation methods. By using data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions in analyzing data. The results of the study show that the Halal business development strategy in Junok Village has not been fully implemented, as seen from several important aspects that still need attention. Although there is awareness of the importance of halal products, many producers in Junok Village do not have official halal certification, which can increase consumer confidence, so training is needed to increase understanding of halal, as well as collaboration with related institutions to help producers obtain halal certification.
Peran Ijarah dalam Meningkatkan Akses Pembiayaan Mikro Syariah
Authors: Lika Handayani  , Miti Yarmunida  , Nenan Julir
Published: January 2025

Sharia Micro Enterprises are one of the main pillars of the national economy. Micro businesses must receive protection as a form of government support for the community. However, there are several obstacles for people in developing their businesses, one of which is capital. The aim of this research is to facilitate access for micro business actors to finance with ijarah contracts. namely an alternative solution to a source of financing for Micro Businesses that is easily accessible, especially for the Indonesian people who are predominantly Muslim, namely financing with an ijarah agreement. The problem discussed in this research is what is the role of the ijarah contract in increasing access to sharia micro financing. It can be seen that the ijarah contract plays a very important role in supporting business development for micro business actors and providing easy access to financing services so that it can help the development of business actors. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive research method. The data sources used in this research are secondary and primary data. The data collection technique used in this research is literature study. . The results of this research are that the ijarah contract plays a very important role in the development of sharia micro businesses. The Al-Qur'an and Hadith also emphasize that the good practice of the ijarah contract is very easy and provides easy access for business actors to carry out financing for the development of a business, besides that it also aims to support implementation of national development in order to increase the distribution of social welfare. Therefore, for the Indonesian people who are predominantly Muslim, the ijarah contract is an alternative source of financing and easy access in developing their business in accordance with Islamic law.
Peran Politik dalam Pengembangan Ekonomi Syariah di Indonesia
Authors: Nawaliyah Nawaliyah  , Indah Kurnia Fitasari  , Ismah Thayyibah Hanun  , Mashudi Mashudi
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze the role of political economy in the development of sharia economics, with a focus on government policies and political dynamics that influence this sector. Despite progress, challenges such as the public's lack of understanding of Islamic financial products and inadequate regulations still need to be addressed. With a qualitative approach, this research reveals strategies that can increase sharia economic growth in the future, as well as the importance of synergy between government policies and public awareness of sharia values.
Analisis Konsep Maslahat dalam Konsumsi dari sudut pandang Ekonomi Islam pada masyarakat di desa Slawi-wetan
Authors: Riska Khajiyah Isnaini  , Nurul Wulandari Putri
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this research is to see how the concept of maslahat is used for consumption from the perspective of Islamic economics in Slawi-Wetan Village. Maslahat is a principle that prioritizes achieving the good and welfare of society. This principle relates to consumption, encouraging people to prioritize useful needs and avoid consuming too much. To find out the consumption patterns of the local community, the research method used is a qualitative approach by conducting interviews with them. The results show that most people apply the maslahat principle in consumption, although there are some who still prefer to consume. This research shows that people should better understand the concept of maslahat and learn more about it so that their consumption patterns in the village are more in line with Islamic economic principles.
Pengaruh Literasi Manajemen Bisnis Syariah terhadap Minat Investasi pada Pasar Modal
Authors: Dina Fakhira  , Adinda Khairunisa Ahmadi  , Nabila Intan Safira  , Muhammad Gifari Sitorus  , Pani Akhiruddin Siregar
Published: January 2025

The main goal of this research is to examine how interest in investing in the Sharia market is influenced by Islamic financial knowledge. A thorough grasp of financial concepts that adhere to Islamic law, such as riba, zakat, and the idea of fairness in financial transactions, is necessary for Islamic financial literacy. Islamic financial literacy may have a significant role in investing choices, as shown by the rising knowledge of halal and Sharia-compliant assets. 200 respondents—both current and potential investors in the Sharia capital market—were given questionnaires as part of this study's quantitative methodology. Higher interest in investing in Sharia capital market products like sukuk and Sharia mutual funds is positively correlated with higher levels of Islamic financial literacy, according to the study's findings. These results underline the need of more comprehensive Islamic financial education initiatives to raise public awareness and aid in the growth of Indonesia's Sharia capital market. In order to stimulate investment interest, it is also determined that improvements in Sharia investment products and supporting regulations are essential. Thus, this research comes to the conclusion that promoting a more inclusive Islamic economy and developing the Sharia capital market may both be greatly aided by increasing Islamic financial literacy. This study shows that interest in investing in the Sharia capital market is strongly influenced by Islamic financial knowledge. Sharia-compliant investment products like sukuk (Islamic bonds) and Sharia mutual funds are more likely to be chosen by investors who have a firm grasp of Islamic financial concepts like riba (usury), zakat (almsgiving), and profit-sharing. The research emphasizes the value of thorough financial education initiatives and easily available information in raising public awareness of Islamic finance. It is anticipated that these initiatives would boost more inclusive and sustainable economic development in Indonesia and raise participation in the Sharia capital market.
An Analysis of the Evidentiary Value and Implications of an Accomplice Witness in the Criminal Justice System of Pakistan
Authors: Ansar Abbas Dharalah  , Khurram Baig  , Khadeeja Ahmad Hussain  , Sadia Sattar
Published: January 2025

The study aims at analysis the legal frameworks which are associated with accomplice liability in order to the ethical issues regarding the accomplice testimony as well as the procedural protections granted to such witness.  The main objective of this study  is to compare and analysis the performance of Pakistan Legal System keeping an eye on justice and rights of the accused in the desired cases under the provision of Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (QSO) and the Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 (CrPC). By using qualitative research approach to answer the research questions using IRAC method for the analysis of  case judgments, this study finds out some of the challenges as including; the credibility of accomplice evidence, the need to corroborate the accomplices and the ethical issues that surround compelled or prompted cooperation. The results indicate the needs for amendments of legal frameworks regarding the accomplice witness. Therefore, the study makes a finding that whereas Pakistan’s legal system provides the basic necessary protection; there is a need to reform on corroboration provisions, education for judges, and procedural protections of fairness. Suggestions include increasing legal certitude, strengthening the legal supervision of judicial power and raising legal consciousness of people.
Interactive Storytelling and Digital Narratives in Contemporary Literature: A Postmodern Analysis
Authors: Muhammad Ashraf Kaloi  , Shamaila Amir  , Asif Ali Jamali
Published: January 2025

This study examines the role of digital narratives and interactive storytelling in contemporary literature, with a focus on a postmodern perspective. As digital technologies evolve, they challenge traditional linear storytelling by introducing innovative forms that integrate interactivity and multimedia elements. In the postmodern literary context, where norms are constantly deconstructed, digital narratives provide a space for both authors and readers to explore new storytelling methods, where the reader's agency is key. Interactive storytelling, as seen in hypertext fiction, digital novels, and online narratives, allows readers to influence the story by making choices that alter its direction and outcome. This shift from passive consumption to active engagement reflects postmodern themes of fragmentation, multiplicity, and subjectivity, which resonate in both digital formats and postmodern thought. By analyzing significant works that merge digital media with narrative structures, this paper explores how interactive storytelling challenges traditional notions of authorship, agency, and meaning. It also investigates how these digital texts subvert conventional narrative forms, providing a more immersive and personalized experience. Ultimately, the study seeks to demonstrate how digital narratives and interactive storytelling not only reflect postmodern ideals but also reshape the future of literary form and reader involvement in an increasingly digital world.
Integrating Physics-Based Models, Mathematical Optimization, and Statistical Analytics for Advancing Precision Agriculture and Sustainable Farming Practices
Authors: Asiya Akbar  , Syed Anwaar Hussain Shah  , Sehar Tabassum  , Hassan Askari Rabbani  , Waqas Ahmad
Published: January 2025

The application of physics-based models, mathematical optimization, and statistical analytics is being studied to realize applications in precision agriculture for the sustainable management of affected agroecosystems. Resource efficiency, crop productivity, and environmental sustainability are some targets to improve through multidisciplinary approaches. The datasets on soil moisture, temperature, the health of plants, and daily weather patterns were generated through real-time sensor-based data acquisition, satellite data collection, and historical records. Physically based models were developed to represent soil-water dynamics and plant growth responses under different environmental scenarios. Later, mathematical optimization methods were developed, focusing on resource-efficient strategies for irrigation, fertilization, and pest management, where statistical analyses such as regressions, geostatistics, and time-series analyses were applied to models to predict crop yields and resource needs accurately. The developed models became an input to the decision support system for real-time decision-making according to the recommended resource allocation for better farming scenarios. Pilots have reported a 15% crop yield increase with considerable reductions in water and fertilizer use, contributing to cost savings and environmental conservation. The results prove that these methods, when combined, deliver increased productivity and reduced resource consumption while minimizing the environmental footprint, providing a sustainable approach to modern agriculture. This technique has good prospects for profitability in farming operations and enhancing sustainability in agriculture in the long term, especially as it relates to climate change and resource depletion.
Yozgat İli NDVI Yersel ve Zamansal Değişiminin Uydu Görüntüleri Yardımıyla Tespit Edilmesi
Authors: Karaca Ömer Faruk
Published: January 2025

Günümüzde uydu görüntüleri yardımıyla toprak ve bitki üzerindeki değişimlerin belirlenmesinde özellikle uzaktan algılama (UA) ve Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri (CBS) yoğun olarak kullanılmaktadır. Sağlıklı bir bitki, görünür ışını soğurup yakın kızılötesi ışını büyük bir bölümünü yansıtmaktadır. Bu çalışmada amaç, uydu görüntüleri kullanılarak Yozgat ili normalize edilmiş fark bitki indeksinin (NDVI) zamansal ve yersel değişiminin son zamanlarda yoğun bir şekilde kullanılan CBS yardımıyla tespit edilmesidir. Yozgat iline ait 2010 yılı Temmuz Landsat 4-5 TM C2 L2 ve 2020 yılı Temmuz Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS C2 L2 uydu görüntülerinin sınıflandırılması ile o yıllara ait yeni NDVI haritaları elde edilmiş ve gerekli değişim analizleri yapılmıştır. Sonuçta Yozgat ili düzeyinde yıldan yıla yeşil bitki örtüsündeki değişim miktarı ortaya konulmaya çalışmıştır. Tarımsal açıdan gelişimin en uygun düzeylerde olduğunu gösteren 3. ve 4. sınıf aralıklarında 2010 yılına göre 2020 yılında azalmalar olduğu görülmektedir. Özellikle sağlıklı bitki materyaline bakıldığında sadece Aydıncık, Çandır ve Çekerek ilçelerinde artış olduğu belirlenmiştir. Geriye kalan 11 ilçenin tamamında 2020 yılında 2010 yılına oranla yeşil alanlarda azalma olduğu belirlenmiştir. Tehlikeli olabilecek düzeyde en fazla artışın yaşandığı sınıf 0-0.33 NDVI (2.sınıf) ile sağlıksız bitki materyalinin olduğu alanlarda görülmüştür. Sağlıklı bitki materyalinde ise %59.19 gibi çok büyük bir oranda azalış olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Preprint servers: the CPS failed, how will Nature Precedings do?
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Some 7 years ago, following successes in physics, ChemWeb.com launched the Chemistry Preprint Server (CPS), and Warr evaluated it in a JCIM article three years later. She wrote about ‘lessons learned’, but the only one seemed to have been that chemistry was not ready for it, as the project shutdown in 2004. The archives are still available, fortunately, and you may find it amusing to look up my or some other submission.
CDK Literature #2
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Second in a series of articles summarizing articles that cite one of the main CDK articles for CDK News. The first CDK Literature

was already half a year ago, so it was about time. Bioclipse Nothing much I have to say about that. Just browse my blog and you’ll see that it heavily uses CDK, JChemPaint and Jmol. See also the Bioclipse blog.
When is open source chemoinformatics successful?
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Open source chemoinformatics has become a common phenomenon, though many projects are small in nature: source code is developed by only few developers, or even in a closed manner and released when considered done.
Converting JSON to RDF/XML with Groovy
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Mark’s new CCO/RDF hosting functionality (see also my post two days ago) requires RDF/XML format, so I updated my code to convert the Chempedia Substances data into RDF/XML instead of N3 (I have asked Rich to put a new download link online). This is the Groovy code I used: import groovy.xml.MarkupBuilder import groovy.util.IndentPrinter input = new File("substances.json") json = new JsonSlurper().parse(input); def writer = new StringWriter() def
Automatic Classification of thousands of Crystal Structures
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Clustering and classification of crystal structures is hot. Parkin hit the front cover of CrystEngComm with a story on Comparing entire crystal structures: structural genetic fingerprinting (DOI:10.1039/b704177b). Now, the story itself, while rather interesting and well written, has three major flaws:
Is that Jmol in that D-Wave demo?
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Slashdot reported on D-Wave’s recent demo of their 16-qubit quantum computing system. Video’s of the demo can be watched on Google Video. The second video demonstrates the use of the machine in similarity searching: Now, that screenshot does look like Jmol. The companies website does not give the answer, though Scott mentions C and Java front end software. So, let’s ask the source: Dear dr. Rose, is it Jmol what we see in that demo?
Pipelining chemical information with Yahoo Pipes
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Chemists are picking up Yahoo Pipes, or, as Noel calls them, Pipeline Pilot for RSS feeds. I tend to agree, as the source of the workflows are closed, that is, at least require registering to the Yahoo webpage. Several chemical applications have been developed since. One was developed by Kermit who wrote an aggregator for mass spectrometry journal articles. And Mitch has set up a similar feature for ACS journals.
Programming in the Life Sciences #7: theory
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

No course, with some good theory. In this six-day course, I plan to cover this computing theory. It’s very practice oriented: That should give them enough head start to work on something like this. The material will be more extensive, but I’ll give myself a head start, with some initial content.
Chemical RDFa with Operator in the Firefox toolbar
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

December last year I proposed the use of microformats and RDFa for simple semantic markup of molecular information.
Scientific Literature: searching, ranking, storage
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Dealing with scientific literature has been one important theme in Chemical blogspace. For example, ranking articles and how to store your personal PDF archive has been topics of discussion. In this blog I will summarize bits of the discussion, and my personal view on things. Searching Searching literature is traditionally done in systems like Chemical Abstracts and Web-of-Science.
Two conference proceedings: nanopublications and Scholia
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

It takes effort to move scholarly publishing forward. And the traditional publishers have not all shown to be good at that: we’re still basically stuck with machine-broken channels like PDFs and ReadCubes. They seem to all love text mining, but only if they can do it themselves. Fortunately, there are plenty of people who do like to make a difference and like to innovate. I find this important, because if we do not do it, who will.
OSRA: GPL-ed molecule drawing to SMILES convertor
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Igor wrote a message to the CCL mailing list about OSRA: The email does not give any information on the fail rate, but the demo they provide via the webinterface does show some minor glitches (the bromine is not recognized): The source reuses OpenBabel and uses the GPL license. The value equal to that of text mining tools like OSCAR3

, and together they sounds like the Jordan and Pippen of mining chemical literature.
Community activity #2: FAIRsharing
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Some years ago we started the ELIXIR Toxicology Community. It has been an interesting journey, partly covered in this whitepaper). We started with interaction we had in several projects already, but particularly the potential. I see this.
Pimp my JavaDoc
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Jörg’s PhD book

Data Mining und Graph Mining auf molekularen Graphen - Chemoinformatik und molekulare Kodierungen für ADME/Tox-QSAR-Analysen

has a dump of the JavaDoc of the GroupContributionPredictor in JOELib (Figure 3.2, page 43). There are two nice things to the shown JavaDoc: 1. it has links to Wikipedia; 2. it has a Further Reading section. Now, the CDK already links to a bibliography for some time now.
Added my hCard to my blog
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Getting back on microformats (see yesterday), I added my hCard to the bottom of my blog: I will likely populate it a bit more soon (after holiday in Sweden). Now, if you had the Firefox plugin Operator installed, you would have my contact information show up in your FF toolbar, like this: Note the ‘Export Contact’ button in the toolbar.
s/Twitter/Mastodon/g
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Yeah, it has been hard to miss it (see e.g. Should I join Mastodon? A scientists’ guide to Twitter’s rival). Twitter is experiencing some turbulence and Mastodon has become a very attractive, open source, community-driven, inclusive alternative. It’s been around since 2016 and there is some research literature about it already. I got my account in 2018, but did not start actively using it until earlier this year.
Downloading all currently released BridgeDb identifier mapping databases
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

The BridgeDb project (doi:10.1186/1471-2105-11-5) (and ELIXIR recommended interoperability resource) has several aims, all around identifier mapping: provide a Java API for identifier mapping provide ID mappings (two flavors: with and without semantic meaning) provide services (R package, OpenAPI webservice) track the history of identifiers The last one is more recent and two aspects are under development here: secondary identifiers and
Touchgraphing my blog
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Via SciFoo Planet

(from Partial immortalization

) I learned about TouchGraph Google (Peter brought it into Chemical blogspace). It’s cool, though not open source. Here’s the touch graph for my blog: As you can see, plenty of blogspot bloggers around me, among which, in purple, Useful Chemistry. Funny thing is, each time I repeat the Google search, the output is different. Oh, and make sure to drag one of the halos around;
CDK Workshop - Day #2
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Because of other obligations, I was unable to attend the first day of the CDK Workshop, though Christoph had set up Skype so that at least I could hear the talks from Prof. Berthold (Konstanz, Germany) about KNIME and Prof. Zielesny about CDK-Taverna. Today, Miguel Rojas and Stefan Kuhn discussed their research. Miguel showed the state of mass spectrum prediction using the CDK and the MEDEA plugin for Bioclipse.
CDK Literature #1
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

For each CDK News I try to write up what CDK related literature has been published recently, but I failed to do so for the last two issues. In order to not postpone writing it up until close to the deadline, I will write up things here, so that I can copy-paste it later for CDK News.
Programming in the Life Sciences #2: accounts and API keys
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

I have outlined the scope of the six-day course: the students will learn to program while hacking on the Open PHACTS’ Linked Data API (LDA). The first step is to get an account for the LDA. I have already done that to save time. But these are the steps to take. You go to https://dev.openphacts.org/signup: You then approve the account via your email account and you are set. The account is needed to get an API key.
Programming in the Life Sciences #6: functions
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

One key feature of programming languages is the following: first, there is linearity. This is an important point that is not always clear to students who just start to program. In fact, ask yourself what the algorithm is for counting the chairs in the room where you are now sitting. Could a computer do that in the same way? How should your algorithm change? A key point is, is that the program is run step by step, in a linear way.
QSAR plugin for Bioclipse getting in shape
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Over the last few weeks I continued the work on getting (descriptor-based) QSAR/QSPR implemented in Bioclipse. JOELib (GPL) and the CDK (LGPL) being two prominent opensource engines that can calculate molecular descriptors, and AMBIT a front-end. To be able to do QSAR/QSPR model building from start to end in Bioclipse, I worked in April on an architecture for selecting descriptors.
Why do I blog?
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Mitch blogged about a comment Bethany Halford, Associate Editor of C&EN, left in The Chem Blog. She is writing an opinion piece on chemistry blogs, and is wondering why I blog, whether I use a nickname, and if my employer knows I blog. So, here goes. Why do I blog?
Last Call for Open Laboratory 2007
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Pedro reminded me of the last call for Open Laboratory 2007, which prints the best blog items of 2007 in book form. The list of chemistry contributions is not so large yet, so go ahead and nominate some of cool chemical blog items of the last year. I will post my shortlist later this week.
CDK Workshop - Days #3 and #4
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Days #3 and #4 of the CDK Workshop have been quite busy indeed, and I have not been able to summarize them so far. After a rather interesting day #2, the third day was the last one with scheduled presentations. Kai Hartmann showed how he used the CDK in his systems biology research, and contributed the code he wrote to predict Gibbs energies based on fragment contributions.
Nature should host our Electronic Lab Notebooks
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Pedro suggested in Nature Networks What’s Next forum that Nature should add a new service for scientists: hosting electronic lab notebooks. And I think this will be a killer application. I am rather excited about the idea, and feel ashamed not putting one-and-one together myself.
ACS Chicago - Day #1
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

I was happy to notice just a minute ago that the first blog items covering the ACS meeting are popping up: C&EN has set up a dedicated blog about the meeting, Nature’s Sceptical Caterine wrote she has reached the meeting too, Richard wrote about the scent of bugs in wine (or so), and Kyle won’t make it other than tomorrow. Additionally, Nature is running a coverage of the ACS meeting.
Organic chemists can now tune properties without changing the molecular structure??
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Paul Bracher and Joshua Finkelstein pointed my attention to a nice discussion in Nature on the future of chemistry, in What Chemists Want to Know, by Philip Ball. Paul and Joshua already reviewed it thoroughly, but I could not resist commenting in it too.
Tras la pista de impresos evangelistas y protestantes en el México del siglo XIX
Authors:   Atarraya
Published: January 2025

por

Alicia Salmerón

Explorar la historia de la circulación de impresos –de su traducción, a veces, así como de su impresión y distribución–, y de la manera en que fueron recibidos, leídos y discutidos constituye una auténtica aventura.
Counting constitutional isomers from the molecular formula
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Update: check these two papers.
Fast molecular similarity with a new 3D shape descriptor
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Jim reported about SPECTRa being in the news and ./ about Toward a 3D Search Engine. These two items have in coming that they deal with the article

Ultrafast shape recognition for similarity search in molecular databases

by Ballester and Richards (DOI:10.1098/rspa.2007.1823). The NewScientist wrote up their angle on it, with a quote from Henry Rzepa.
BridgeDb NWO grant update #2: building up momentum
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Last month I reported

on the start of the NWO Open Science grant and it is time for an update. First, our grant now has a grant number, 203.001.121. For a project that is about identifiers, having a project identifier is a big deal.
Open Source Meets Business 2007
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Today I leave for a two day visit at the Open Source Meets Business conference in Nürnberg, where Christoph will speak about the Chemoinformatics OpenSource Initiative (COSI). If you happen to go to that meeting too, let’s try to meet!
Inter- and Extrapolation: the NMR shift prediction debate
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

Chemical blogspace has seen a lengthy discussion on the quality of a few NMR shift prediction programs, and Ryan wanted to make a final statement. Down his blog item he had this quote from Jeff, discussing the use of the NMRShiftDB as external test set: I’m sure none of us knows what weird chemistry people are doing;
Programming in the Life Sciences #11: HTML
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: January 2025

HTML (HyperText Markup Language), the language of the web, is no longer the only language of the web. But it still is the primary language in which source code of webpages is shared. Originally, HTML pages were always static: the only HTML source of a web page was that was downloaded from a website. Nowadays, much HTML the is visualized in your web browser, is generated on the fly with JavaScript.