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On Some Issues of Analyzing Handwriting Objects Submitted for Examination in Electronic Form
Authors: Yaskina V. E. , Lakeev P. I. , Kruglov L. M.
Published: August 2023

The article discusses the issues of analyzing objects of handwriting examination provided in electronic form. The authors describe the ways of obtaining such manuscripts and their features determined by the type of the electronic documents submitted for examination. They also provide some information on the possibility of establishing if the manuscript was made using the handwriting input option, the specifics of such objects, and their differences from digitized manuscripts. The peculiarities of the stage of separate research of manuscripts presented in electronic files are outlined, as well as the problems of formulating conclusions are addressed. Finally, the authors determine the directions for further scientific research on the matters raised.
On the Issue of the Necessity to Comply with the Requirements of Legislation on the Production of Forensic Expertise and Procedural Expert Errors
Authors: Mikhaleva N. V.
Published: August 2023

The article discusses the concept and classification of expert errors, as well as the concept and types of procedural expert errors. The author draws attention to their possible consequences. Some errors of procedural nature, which can be made by experts and revealed by lawyers, are shown on examples from expert opinions on forensic environmental expertise. Recommendations on how to avoid them are given. It is also noted that there are means of preventing expert errors within the framework of the theory of expert prevention.
Draft Regulation on the Train Traffic on Russian Railways (Steam Locomotives’ Railways) Open for Public Use (1892)
Authors: Article Editorial
Published: August 2023

This issue reprints extracts from the preliminary draft of one of the core regulations on railway operations which was the regulation on train traffic. It was compiled more than 130 years ago. Probably, the entire document is less of interest regarding engineering aspects but is of much greater interest as far as jobs are concerned or, in modern terms, human resources. Many aspects are quite relevant regardless the historical gap. We can quote requirement addressed to the employees when they work at the positions that combine two qualifications to possess all the skills necessary for each of them.Publication keeps intact as much as possible the style, punctuation and lexis of the time.
Evaluation of Influence of Seasonally Operating Cooling Devices on Thermophysical Processes of Soils of Railway Embankment Foundation
Authors: Shepitko T. V. , Artyushenko I. A.
Published: August 2023

Construction in the regions of the Far North is characterised by numerous natural barriers, the presence of permafrost soils in the foundations of structures, the lack of infrastructure and extreme natural and climatic conditions. Thus, the most urgent task both in design and construction, and in further operation of transport infrastructure in the Arctic regions is to ensure reliability of the foundation of the structure.

To ensure reliability of structures designed on permafrost soils, it is necessary to carry out thermophysical calculations and make forecasts of the influence of temperature processes on the foundation soils.

The territory of the permafrost soils (PFS) occupies a large part of Russia, therefore, expanding the possibilities of using these regions for development of the transportation network is an important strategic task for the state. Today, in accordance with the Strategy for Spatial Development of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2025, the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation is a priority region in terms of economic growth and strategic impact.

The article analyses the impact of the technology of seasonally operating cooling devices on the foundation soils of Salekhard- Nadym section of the Northern Latitudinal Railway line (Kilometre points 2825+00 - PK 2830+00). The effectiveness of seasonally operating cooling devices on permafrost soils of the railway embankment foundation is shown in combination with heat­insulating material. The advantages and disadvantages of seasonally operating cooling devices are summarised.
Development of a Harmonised Software Algorithm to Prepare to Transport Oversized Cargo
Authors: Kopylov M. A.
Published: August 2023

Improving the processes of cargo transportation leads to expansion of capabilities of carriers, manufacturers, and customers, which in turn results in an increase in the need for transportation of goods.

Increasing the speed and quality of operations at the stages of preparation for oversized cargo delivery will reduce the cost of delivering such cargo, will attract investment in various sectors of the economy.

Hence, relevant is the research topic considered as the purpose of the study described in the paper and inspired by the need to develop and apply a harmonised software algorithm for preparing to transport the oversized cargo.

The study was based on theoretical methods of analysis of domestic and foreign sources of information on preparation for transportation of oversized cargo. Aspects related to preparation for delivery of oversized cargo were sequentially considered, and a draft algorithm was developed to automate the planning of the stages of transportation of oversized cargo.

The application of the proposed automated unified algorithm for preparing for the transport process is expected to reduce the labour and time costs of the process of displacement of oversized cargo as a whole and the risks of making a technological error at the stages of preparing for transporting oversized cargo, which might result in financial and reputational losses.
Decision-Making Methods in Transport Policy: a Multi-Criteria Approach
Authors: Karlov A. V.
Published: August 2023

Transport policy includes various aspects of government regulation of transport and related industries. Decision-making in transport policy must consider a wide range of factors and evaluate options for the consequences of adoption of certain decisions based on various criteria, such as cost, environmental impact, and social effects. Two widely used decision-making tools in transport policy are multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and cost-benefit analysis (CBA).

The objective of the study was to select decision support methods for transport policy that consider aspects other than monetary or hardly formalised ones

As a practical experiment, the study selected and ranked projects currently considered promising, per as they correspond to a given target using T Saat/s analytic hierarchy process. Several criteria developed within the framework of the study are proposed for the purpose of applied assessment of the pool of projects and their prioritisation.

Application of such criteria and AHP allowed to develop a new applied tool for evaluating projects for subsequent use in the system of state administration of the transport industry. The study concludes that although CBA and MCDA methods have their strengths and weaknesses, the choice of method should depend on the specific context of the project.
FACTORS AFFECTING AUDIT ENGAGEMENT DECISION
Authors: Fibriani Rudiana
Published: August 2023

The study was conducted to examine and analyze whether audit risk, independence, Public Accounting Firm business risk, and client's business risk affect the decision to accept audit engagements. The data analysis method used is quantitative analysis with data collection techniques using questionnaires. 97 respondents are partners in an accounting firm in Surabaya. The results of this study are audit risk, auditor independence, and client business risk have a significant effect on audit engagement decisions. While the KAP business risk has a positive but not significant effect on audit engagement decisions.
PENGARUH PERSEPSI WISATAWAN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN MENGUNJUNGI OBJEK WISATA HALAL BANDUNG
Authors: Cupian  , Rohman Muhammad Fadhlur , Fajri Muhammad
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk menganalisis bagaimana pengaruh persepsi wisatawan mengenai pariwisata halal terhadap keputusan mengunjungi wisata halal. Persepsi wisatawan mengenai pariwisata halal dalam penelitian ini diklasifikasi menjadi 3 variabel, yaitu persepsi wisatawan mengenai destinasi pariwisata halal, akomodasi pariwisata halal, serta pelayanan dan biro perjalanan pariwisata halal. Metode analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi logistik biner, dengan cara perolehan data melalui penyebaran kuesioner terhadap 400 responden yang pernah berwisata di Bandung dalam 5 tahun terakhir. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa persepsi wisatawan mengenai pariwisata halal berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan mengunjungi wisata halal, juga terdapat hubungan yang positif antara persepsi wisatawan terhadap keputusan mengunjungi.
Konseling kelompok dengan teknik cognitive behavior therapy untuk meningkatkan kontrol diri dalam penggunaan smartphone
Authors: Rofiah Henny , Ratnasari Devi , Tobing Christine Masada Hirashita
Published: August 2023

the aim of the research was to find out about group counseling services, cognitive behavior therapy techniques in increasing smartphone self-control in students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah Arridho Depok. The research used is quantitative research with experiments using one group pretest and posttest design. The population in this study were 141 students in class VIII with a purposive sampling technique. The instrument used was a questionnaire adapted from a thesis that was relevant to the research. Data analysis technique was performed by Wilcoxon signed rank test. The results of the study generally concluded that group counseling cognitive behavior therapy techniques was effective in increasing students' self-control in using smartphones. The results of this study are useful for schools in designing group counseling programs to be more effective in helping develop potential and alleviating students' problems.
Hubungan self-acceptance dengan kebahagiaan siswa
Authors: Widyasari Novia Ayu , Nasri Wa Ode Lili Andriani , Pardede Sulastry
Published: August 2023

the background of this research is the instability and immaturity of self-acceptance possessed by class VII students at SMP Negeri 9 Depok which is caused by a lack of self-confidence so that they show a tendency to be passive, shy about expressing their difficulties in learning, afraid to accept criticism and feel inferior to the condition he has, which ends up causing him to find it difficult to achieve happiness in life. The method used in this research is correlational research with a quantitative approach. The research sample was 122 students. The results of this study have a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.720 with a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) which indicates that there is a strong positive correlation between self-acceptance and the happiness of class VII students at SMP Negeri 9 Depok. This indicates that the higher the level of self-acceptance, the higher the happiness level of class VII students at SMP Negeri 9 Depok. Conversely, the lower the level of self-acceptance, the lower the happiness level of class VII students at SMP Negeri 9 Depok.
Pengaruh kondisi sosial ekonomi orang tua terhadap motivasi belajar peserta didik
Authors: Siburian Monica , Hudaya Adeng , Salim Bahrudin
Published: August 2023

the research objective was to determine the effect of parents' socio-economic conditions on the learning motivation of class X students at SMA Negeri 96 Jakarta. The method used is a survey method, the approach used is quantitative, by collecting questionnaire data on a population of 208 students, a sample of 67 students. Through the analysis test carried out, the regression equation is Y = 46.705 + 0.516 X with the results of calculating the correlation r of 0.531, which means that there is a moderate relationship between the socio-economic conditions of parents and students' learning motivation. Parents' socio-economic conditions contributed 28.23% to learning motivation and the remaining 71.77% was influenced by other factors. Hypothesis testing obtained 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑔 = 5.969 > 𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙 = 1.669, meaning that there is influence of parents' socioeconomic conditions on students' learning motivation. Based on these results it can be concluded that there is an influence of parents' socioeconomic conditions on the learning motivation of class X students at SMA Negeri 96 Jakarta.
Tingkat organizational citizenship behavior guru bimbingan dan konseling
Authors: Finanda P. Azizha , Renata Dian , Satrianta Hengki
Published: August 2023

the aim of this study was to describe the level of organizational citizenship behavior in Guidance and Counseling teachers. This study is a quantitative research with a survey type. This research was conducted on teachers at the senior high school and state vocational high schools in Kendari City. This research is a population study so that a total of 60 Guidance and Counseling teachers at the senior high school and state vocational high schools in Kendari City are the sample in this study. Data is collected through the organizational citizenship behavior scale. Data were analyzed descriptively using percentage analysis. The results of the study concluded that the level of organizational citizenship behavior of Guidance and Counseling teachers is in the medium category. Efforts are needed to improve organizational citizenship behavior in Guidance and Counseling teachers.
Pengembangan Podcast Natural Disaster Phenomena Berbasis Spotify sebagai Media Suplemen Pembelajaran Geografi
Authors: Wijayanto Pradika Adi , Husna Vina Nurul , Al Hanif Ervando Tommy , Heristama Andika Rizqy , Fitri Aulia Syafira
Published: August 2023

Technological developments support the efficiency and effectiveness of geography learning. Learning during the pandemic was dominated by online systems that often used meeting-based applications combined with power point media. The above strategy has a weakness in the form of a large internet quota used, requires a stable signal and besides that learning cannot be done every time (real time), so it requires an alternative in the form of supplementary media, one of which is podcasts. The purpose of this research is to develop a spotify-based natural disaster phenomena podcast as a supplementary medium for learning geography. This research method is development research (R&D) using the Hannafin & Peck model. The subject of this study used a purposive sample by collecting data from semester 5 students who took disaster education courses at the Geography Department, Faculty of Social Sciences, Semarang State University for the 2021/2022 academic year. Quantitative data collection to determine the quality of media supplements developed using a questionnaire then data analysis techniques using percentage descriptions, while qualitative data were taken from validator and student perception questionnaires using the developed media supplements, qualitative data analysis techniques using data reduction, data display and conclusions. Based on data analysis, the quality of the podcast produced is good, but it is better if the media is better, it is able to make revisions according to the data suggestions and criticisms from the results of filling out the perception questionnaire (closed questionnaire).
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MATH TRAIN TRACK UNTUK MENGUKUR MINAT BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Aziz Muhamad Azi Abdul , Muslim Farhan Maulana , Kosasih Usep , Saputra Samnur
Published: August 2023

Mathematics is a compulsory subject at every level of school, from elementary, junior high, high school, vocational to tertiary institutions. In fact, from the results of interviews with junior high school mathematics educators, information was obtained that in general mathematics is still considered difficult to understand because mathematics is related to abstract matters, one of which is the gradient sub-material. Based on the results of field observations conducted in class VIII at one of the junior high schools in the city of Bandung, information was obtained that students really liked games. The design in this study used Formative Evaluation, with the research subjects from 20 students of Class VIII SMP students, educators, and mathematics education experts. The instrument used was the results of completing a questionnaire conducted by participants, namely class VIII students, it was found that the Math Train Track could increase students' learning interest. This research is limited only to find out the increase in students' interest in learning by the Math Train Track as a game-based learning media.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR INTUITIF SISWA SMP DALAM PENYELESAIAN MASALAH PADA MATERI SEGI EMPAT
Authors: Sugianto Rahmad , Fauza M. Ruskhan , Inganah Siti
Published: August 2023

Intuitive thinking is very important to use in solving rectangular area problems. because by thinking intuitively students are able to generate creative inspiration impulsively. The emergence of intuitive thinking in solving rectangular area problems is the solution to getting the right answer. The purpose of this study was to find out students' intuition in solving rectangular area problems. This research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach involving 7 students as potential subjects. Two students become the main subject because the answers meet the indicators of intuitive thinking. procedures in this study: 1) determine the material; 2) make test questions; 3) giving tests to prospective subjects; 4) Analyze the answers of prospective subjects with the indicator rubric; 5) Selected as a subject; 6) Conducting interviews on the subject; 7) Analyze the results of interviews from the subject. Collecting data on students' intuitive thinking in solving rectangular area problems using written test instruments and interview tests. Data analysis in this study consists of three categories of intuitive thinking (Catalic Inference, Power of Synthesis, Common Sense). The results of this study are subjects with catalic inference intuitive thinking categories giving short answers and no logical reasons and subjects with Power of Synthesis intuitive thinking categories giving answers that are less organized while common sense intuitive thinking categories giving thorough answers using complete arguments. The categorization in this study is viewed from indicators of intuitive thinking that have been achieved by students in the process of solving questions and interview tests.
PERBANDINGAN HASIL BELAJAR MAHASISWA PADA MATA KULIAH STATISTIK
Authors: Septianawati Desty , Sarassanti Yumi
Published: August 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui perbedaan hasil belajar mahasiswa pada mata kuliah Statistik. Penelitian ini merupakan salah satu jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan model kuasi eksperimen dengan posttest only control group design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini meliputi seluruh mahasiswa pendidikan Agama Islam IAIN Pontiank. Sampel dalam penelitian ini melibatkan mahasiswa semester IV sebanyak 39 orang pada kelas eksperimen dan 37 orang pada kelas kontrol yang diambil secara acak menggunakan cluster random sampling. Jenis data dalam penelitian ini adalah data kuantitatif. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk memperoleh data dalam penelitian ini adalah tes hasil belajar pada mata kuliah statistik yang berbentuk essay test. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan statistik inferensial menggunakan uji-t. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data diperoleh nilai sig = 0.0000 α = 0,05 sehingga Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima yang berarti terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar pada mata kuliah statistik antara mahasiswa yang diberi pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw dibandingkan dengan mahasiswa yang diberi pembelajaran langsung. Dapat disimpulkan rata-rata hasil belajar statistik mahasiswa yang memperoleh pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw lebih tinggi secara signifikan dibandingkan dengan mahasiswa yang memperoleh pembelajaran langsung. Oleh karena itu, disarankan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif untuk  dosen matematika dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar statistik mahasiswa.
FEASIBILITY SIMULATION OF EEL (Monopterus albus) CULTIVATION IN CLEAR WATER
Authors:   Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia, Dadiono Muhammad Sulaiman , Wijaya Rudy ,   Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia, Palupi Mustika ,   Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia, Fitriadi Ren ,   Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia, Kusuma Rima Oktavia ,   Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

Before undertaking the cultivation of eel (Monopterus albus) in clear water to obtain optimal results, it is necessary to conduct a business feasibility analysis simulation study. This study aims to determine the feasibility analysis simulation of eel cultivation in clear water as an illustration to start aquaculture business. The method used in this study is a literature review or library research, where the data collection method is entirely with secondary data or literature study. Secondary data is collected by reviewing from references in the form of journals, books and online articles that are still related. The calculation of business feasibility analysis is carried out by calculating investment costs, fixed costs, variable costs, calculating production costs, revenues, R/C Ratio and PBP. The results of the calculation of the business feasibility simulation show that the production cost is Rp. 12,921,000/year, revenue of Rp. 25,350,000/year, a profit of Rp. 21,043,000, R/C Ratio of 1.6 and PBP (Payback Period) of 0.008 where the investment capital for eel cultivation will return in less than 1 year. Therefore, the eel cultivation business in the first quarter of 2022 can be said to be profitable and feasible.
Taking Note of Our Biases: How Language Patterns Reveal Bias Underlying the Use of Office Discipline Referrals in Exclusionary Discipline
Authors: Markowitz David M. , Kittelman Angus , Girvan Erik J. , Santiago-Rosario María Reina , McIntosh Kent
Published: August 2023

The comments teachers write when sending students to the office have the potential to increase our understanding of how bias may contribute to longstanding racial disparities in school discipline. However, large-scale analysis of open text has traditionally had a prohibitive cost. Through natural language processing techniques, we examined over 3.5 million office discipline records from national samples of more than 4,000 schools for whether teachers’ linguistic patterns differed when describing incidents depending on the race/ethnicity and gender of the students. Results of such analyses consistently showed that teachers wrote longer descriptions and included more negative emotion when disciplining Black compared to White students, especially for Black girls. In conjunction with psychology of language theory, the patterns suggest that teachers may perceive and process student behavior differently depending on student identities. Implications of the findings and potential for research on naturally occurring language data in education are discussed.
Integrating SDG in the Developed Sample Teaching Guides in NGEC.docx
Authors: Ayo Ruby Ann , Daet Peter Adan G.
Published: August 2023

  

The Sustainable Development Goals set for accomplishment in 2030 offer diverse opportunities in various sectors including the academe. The academe performing multiple functions may serve as channel for attaining its targets. The paper analyzed the content topics among the core Social Science New General Education subjects as prospects for achieving applicable SDG. The results of the analysis became the basis for the development of sample teaching guides integrating SDGs. The results revealed SDG 4- Quality Education SDG 5- Gender Equality, SDG 10- Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12- Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13- Climate Change, and SDG 16- Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions are feasible for integration into the core Social Science New General Education Curriculum subjects such as Contemporary World, Ethics, Readings in Philippine History and Understanding the Self. Teaching Guides integrating SDGs characterized by the essential elements for the meaningful development of the learners are available and ready for use.
STUNTING, THE MAIN THREAT TO HUMAN QUALITY
Authors: naryono endang
Published: August 2023

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), stunting is a developmental disorder in children caused by poor nutrition, repeated infections, and inadequate psychosocial simulation. If a child has a height of more than -2 standard deviations of the child growth median set by WHO, then he is said to be stunted. The problem of stunting in Indonesia is a serious threat that requires proper handling. Based on data from the Indonesian Toddler Nutrition Status Survey (SSGBI) in 2019, the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia reached 27.7%. This means that around one in four children under five (more than eight million children) in Indonesia are stunted. This figure is still very high when compared to the threshold set by WHO, which is 20%. In an effort to tackle stunting in Indonesia, the government itself has targeted the Stunting Reduction Program to 14% in 2024. Meeting this target is a big challenge for the Indonesian government and people in the midst of this pandemic. What's more, activity at the Integrated Service Post (Posyandu) is not optimal at this time. In fact, Posyandu is the main milestone in monitoring the growth and development of toddlers in a smaller area. In addition, the economic conditions in Indonesia during the ongoing pandemic were not good. In the midst of increasing poverty and explosion rates, it cannot be denied that an increase in the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia is possible. Family economic factors are closely related to the occurrence of stunting in children. This is because a person's economic condition affects the nutritional intake and nutrition he gets. In Indonesia itself, access to balanced nutrition is not evenly distributed. Even though the main factor for stunting is the lack of child nutrition in the first 1000 days of life (HPK). The growth of the brain and body develops rapidly at 1000 HPK which starts from the fetus until the child is two years old. Fulfillment of nutrition at this stage is very important so that children's growth and development can be optimal. Parenting styles also play an important role in preventing stunting.
Deep Learning in Bioinformatics: Predicting Protein Structures and Functions
Authors: Lea Nathan
Published: August 2023

Deep Learning in Bioinformatics: Predicting ProteinStructures and Functions
Health Informatics for Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Prediction
Authors: Khan Mujahid
Published: August 2023

Health Informatics for Disease Surveillance and OutbreakPrediction
Deep Learning Approaches in Bioinformatics: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Khan Mujahid
Published: August 2023

Deep Learning Approaches in Bioinformatics: Challenges andOpportunities
Bioinformatics and Machine Learning: Analyzing Genomic Data for Personalized Medicine
Authors: Khan Mujahid
Published: August 2023

Bioinformatics and Machine Learning: Analyzing Genomic Data forPersonalized Medicine
Deep Learning-based Image Denoising Techniques: A Survey and Comparative Study
Authors: Haider Zeshan
Published: August 2023

Deep Learning-based Image Denoising Techniques: A Survey andComparative Study
Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics: Advancements and Applications
Authors: Khan Mujahid
Published: August 2023

Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics: Advancements andApplications
Tectonic signals preserved by an alluvial valley: Star Valley, Wyoming, USA
Authors: Palmquist Robert
Published: August 2023

Tectonic geomorphologic studies have increased in number with the advent of digital elevation 1 models (DEM) and geographic information systems (GIS). Most of these studies search for a 2 potential tectonic signal in bedrock valleys of transverse streams in mountainous uplands. 3 Absent from these studies are the potential tectonic signals that exist in axial, alluvial valleys. 4 Here I present a case study of the tectonic signals preserved an alluvial valley that crosses two 5 half-grabens and their intrabasinal high. I focus on elevational and gradient departures 6 (standardized residuals) from longitudinal profiles as described by the best-fit regressions. This 7 “residual analysis” successfully identifies known structural boundaries, distinguishes between 8 the fault-active half-graben and the fault-quiescence half-graben. Valley-floor and channel 9 gradients and their derivative indices were not successful in identifying known structural 10 features. Hack’s stream-gradient index identified a sediment-transfer disconnect across the 11 active fault basin. Floodplain planform features and sediments confound existing channel 12 pattern and sediment-fining indicators and identify new tectonic signals resulting from the 13 influence of groundwater upwelling upstream from the transverse barrier. The results 14 demonstrate that an alluvial valley can preserve a clear tectonic signal for >100 ky and that 15 departures from the best-fit regression curve identify that signal.
Barriers to educational technology in Japanese education: a qualitative research synthesis of post-secondary teacher views
Authors: Kushnir Jason
Published: August 2023

As Japan rushes to realize the futuristic dream of a “super smart” Society 5.0, perceptual barriers to a concurrent push to digitize education have emerged, particularly in the context of higher education. While the English-language literature in Japan has largely examined the affordances and efficacy of educational technology (edtech) through student-oriented studies, teacher attitudes toward edtech could be a good indicator of digital competency, and may therefore be key to realizing successful learning outcomes. This dissertation sought to obtain an enriched perspective of the barriers to edtech, primarily in the HE context of Japanese EFL, through a qualitative research synthesis (QRS) of teacher perceptions reported in 17 qualitative and mixed methods studies. Adhering to a framework for QRS proposed by Chong and Plonsky (2021), the results generated from a thematic analysis (TA) of the primary data suggest that teacher confidence in the implementation of edtech remains a key barrier, which may be exacerbated by a perceived lack of support and training. This aligns with a dominant strain of current research focused on advancing teacher digital competency by addressing reported teacher confidence. As HE teachers in Japan are caught up in the push for Society 5.0, the way forward may require a sustained and collaborative effort from all key stakeholders.
Do young children believe that robots possess a Theory of Mind?
Authors: Goldman Elizabeth Jessica , Baumann Anna-Elisabeth , Beaudoin Jenna , Poulin-Dubois Diane
Published: August 2023

This study investigated children’s anthropomorphism using direct and indirect tasks, as well as a parental report measure of Theory of Mind (ToM) skills. Given that much of the prior research has examined biological aspects of animate and inanimate agents, the present work examines the psychological properties of agents (e.g., whether children will attribute mental states to inanimate agents). To capture children’s anthropomorphic tendencies, subsets (Epistemic, Intentions and Desires) of the Attribution of Mental States Questionnaire (Manzi et al., 2020) were administered to 4-year-old children. A new subset of questions that assessed False Beliefs was also created as part of the Interview task. Additionally, children completed the Wellman and Liu Theory of Mind Scale (Wellman and Liu, 2004), which featured either a human or a robot protagonist. Parents also completed the Children’s Social Understanding Scale (CSUS, Tahiroglu et al., 2014), which measures children’s ToM skills. Findings showed that regardless of condition, children performed similarly on the Interview Questions and the Wellman and Liu Scale. However, differences were observed across conditions for some of the subsets of questions. Children in the Human Condition scored higher on the Epistemic subset of interview questions (e.g., “Do you think this robot/person can learn?”) compared to the children in the Robot Condition. No correlations between either task (Wellman and Liu Scale, Interview questions) and the CSUS was found. Overall, we conclude that 4-yer-old children anthropomorphize a humanoid robot.
INTEGRASI WWW DAN DATABASE
Authors: Riyanto Aris
Published: August 2023

Mengintegrasikan teknologi database dan teknologi World Wide Web merupakan suatu pembahasan dalam kegiatan umat manusia dan begitu pula di dalam kegiatan akademis dan profesional. Tujuan dari paper ini adalah untuk mendalami keterkaitan dalam penggunaan database dan juga WWW menurut pandangan masyarakat perihal database, dan juga untuk merangsang minat dan literasi bagi masyarakat Indonesia.
Machine Learning for Medical Diagnostics: A Review in Bioinformatics
Authors: Ethan Amelia
Published: August 2023

Machine Learning for Medical Diagnostics: A Review inBioinformatics
PINN-based Analysis of Vortex-Induced Vibration with Tunable Stiffness in Experimental Studies
Authors: Khan Mujahid
Published: August 2023

PINN-based Analysis of Vortex-Induced Vibration with TunableStiffness in Experimental Studies
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: an ethnographic study of researcher discretion in practice
Authors: van Drimmelen Tom , Slagboom Nienke , Reis Ria , Bouter Lex , van der Steen Jenny Theodora
Published: August 2023

This paper is a study of the decisions that researchers take during the execution of a research plan; their researcher discretion. Flexible research methods are generally seen as undesirable, and many methodologists urge to eliminate these so-called ‘researcher degrees of freedom’ from the research practice. However, what this looks like in practice is unclear. Based on twelve months of ethnographic fieldwork in two end-of-life research groups in which we observed research practice, conducted interviews, and collected documents, we explore when researchers are required to make decisions, and what these decisions entail. An abductive analysis of this data showed that researchers are constantly required to further interpret research plans, indicating that there is no clear division between planning and plan execution. This discretion emerges either when a research protocol is underdefined or overdefined, in which case they need to operationalise or adapt the plans respectively. In addition, we found that many of these instances of researcher discretion are exercised implicitly. Within the research groups it was occasionally not clear which topic merited an active decision, or which action could retroactively be categorised as one.Our ethnographic study of research practice suggests that researcher discretion is an integral and inevitable aspect of research practice, as many elements of a research protocol will either need to be further operationalised or adapted during its execution. Moreover, it may be difficult for researchers to identify their own discretion, limiting their effectivity in transparency.
Antardvandva: in Urvashi Khandakavya
Authors: Pokhrel Thakur Prasad
Published: August 2023

This article examines the development of conflict in the characters of Siddhicharan Shrestha's Urvashi Khandakavya. Urvashi was captivated by Arjun's brilliance and courage after he reached Indralok, who was in exile, and she was attracted by his arrival. She intends to accomplish her mission by entering Arjuna's bedroom in a state of desire. Khandakavya is based on the context of Arjuna, who is on the verge of attaining the goals of truth, justice, and victory by mastering his senses. Due to Arjuna and Urvashi's divergent aspirations, conflict has developed in the Khandakavya. Based on subheadings, this article analyzes the topic introduction, conflict theory, historical context of conflict, categories of conflict, conflict in Urvashi Khandakavya, positive-positive conflict, negative-negative conflict, positive-negative conflict, etc. What kinds of problems do the poem's protagonists face? The conclusion has been reached that there is a contradiction between poetry and the academic problem-solving endeavor.
Comparison of Rajvanshi and Nepali languages on the basis of sentences
Authors: Acharya Devi Prasad
Published: August 2023

In this research article, the sentence structure of the Rajvanshi language is compared to that of the Nepali language, and their similarities and differences are examined. This article is based on qualitative field and library research. This article's information was gathered from both primary and secondary sources. For this purpose, primary data was gathered from Rajwansi native speakers in three distinct Jhapa district locations, and secondary data was gathered from Rajwansi and Nepali language grammar and language (especially Rajwansi language) writings. Thus, the available facts have been interpreted and analyzed using the descriptive method and comparative analysis as a theoretical foundation. The conclusion of this study is that the construction process (structural structure) of all sentence categories (simple sentences, complex sentences containing infinitive verbs, compound sentences, and mixed sentences) in the Rajwanshi and Nepali languages is identical.
Contrastive analyses of the Nepali and Newari languages
Authors: Chaulagain Prem Prasad
Published: August 2023

This article concentrates on analyzing the differences between Nepali and Newari using the method of contrastive analysis. Consequently, the conclusion reached by analyzing the differences between the phonological, grammatical, and semantic aspects of the Nepali and Newari languages is presented in this article using the comparative and analytic methods provided by the difference analysis method. When it is difficult for a native speaker to learn a second language, the difference between the two languages is greater, and when it is smaller, it is simpler for him to learn the difference. Based on this supposition, it appears difficult for a native Newari speaker to learn Nepali and a native Nepali speaker to learn Newari, as there are more differences than similarities between these two languages. By identifying the phonological, grammatical, and semantic differences between these two languages and by identifying the errors caused by these differences, as well as by implementing measures to correct the errors, it is very simple for Newari native speakers to learn Nepali and for Nepali native speakers to learn Newari.
Engaged Learning Practices of Students in Chemistry Learning
Authors: Upadhyaya Indra Raj , Pokharel Sharmila , Ghimire Parasmani
Published: August 2023

This study aims to investigate engaged learning practices among undergraduate students in the field of chemistry. The study employed quantitative research design with a total of 88 students from two university campuses in the Kathmandu valley. The research employed a 30-item questionnaire with Likert type, developed based on relevant literature on student engagement, to collect data. The results indicated that the students displayed high levels of behavioural engagement such as staying focused on their chemistry studies, following their teachers' instructions, and completing their assignments and projects on time. Moreover, they were also found to be actively engaged in cognitive practices such as setting learning goals, exhibiting curiosity and interest in chemistry, and putting effort into understanding the concepts. Additionally, the students demonstrated high levels of emotional engagement by exhibiting a desire to understand chemistry, enjoying learning new information, and feeling positive and enthusiastic about the subject. The results of this research hold practical significance for decision makers, science instructors, and future investigators in related areas. The findings have added to the knowledge of the engagement of university level students in their chemistry education. These findings can be used by science instructors and decision makers to create more engaging and effective chemistry learning environments. By providing students with opportunities to engage in active and meaningful learning, instructors can help to ensure that students are successful in their chemistry courses.
Enhancing Critical Thinking through Questioning: A Case of Teaching Short Stories
Authors: Dahal Dadhiram
Published: August 2023

Using questioning techniques in teaching short stories is a tool to enhance understanding and higher order thinking. Questioning is believed to allow students to participate in the teaching learning process and helps to develop critical thinking skills. It is a reflective model that helps students to evaluate a shared experience or an event so that they can identify ways to improve or act. But many English teachers in Nepal do not teach the students how to ask the right questions. Instead, they provide answers only. Also, the classes teaching English as Foreign Language in our context are not equipped with adequate resources for teaching and learning activities. Such low - resourced classes can be made engaging and effective through questioning. On this background, this paper explores the role of questioning in teaching short stories and attempts to implement the questioning technique in a short story included in the English textbook of Grade 12 in Nepal. To implement the questioning technique, Bloom's taxonomy is used as a tool to propose the teaching of the short story “A Devoted Son” written by Anita Desai. This study is based on the empirical evidence of using questioning techniques in the real classes for a week in Koshi St. James School, Itahari, Sunsari. The study was conducted among 60 students of two different sections using diagnostic tests, observation and discussion tools. Result of this study reveals that the students in English classes are more engaged and activated through the questioning technique implemented while teaching short stories and other texts in contrast with the students who are taught without the questioning.
Apollonian and Dionysian Forces in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies
Authors: Rai Man Kumar
Published: August 2023

The objective of this research is to study evil nature of men which is portrayed through the British school children in Golding’s Lord of the Flies. The study further examines how it is important to balance Dionysian and Apollonian drive in order to maintain harmony in the society. Two driving forces of human being are identified by Nietzsche’s terms Apollonian and Dionysian. The two concepts defined by Nietzsche have been used as theoretical tools to analyze the text. Jack ignores Apollonian drive because of his mob mentality. He does not like argument and reason made by Ralph and Piggy. He tries to arouse Dionysian drive in school children in order to collect force against Ralph. Irrational part of Jack’s heart subverts the positive part of British school children’s society. Dionysian drive transforms his heart into emotionless stuff. He kills his own friends. He enjoys gathering boys and misguiding them in the world of illusion. Golding describes the story of a tragic color through the portrayal of the evil in human nature. Two groups of British school going children represent two sides of heart or two parts of the society. The novel argues that proper harmony between two sides or groups leads society to proper direction.
Socio-Economic Impact of Joint Land Ownership on Women Empowerment: A Study of Sunsari, Nepal
Authors: Ghimire Puspa Raj
Published: August 2023

This study tests the socio-economic impact of joint land ownership (JLO) on women empowerment of Sunsari, Nepal using two period panel data before and after JLO of the same respondents since 2015 to 2020 AD. As the nature of data properties, logistic regression model is employed. The research includes the standard indicators to quantify the status of JLO and its socio-economic impact on women empowerment. In this study, status of women empowerment before and after JLO is indicated by JLO land location as dependent variables and land size, income, occupation, ethnicity, household size, housing condition, household decision, cooperative member, property ownership as independent variables measured in percentage. Logistic regression result shows statistically significant impact of JLO on land size, occupation, ethnicity, household decision and cooperative membership having p-value less than 5 percent. The estimated results from the econometric estimation suggests appropriate policy correction to participate women in JLO program for their socioeconomic empowerment through JLO in Nepal.
साहित्यिक समाजशास्त्रीय अध्अययन पद्धति: सैद्धान्तिक परिचर्चा {Methodology of Literary Sociological Studies: A Theoretical Discussion}
Authors: घिमिरे Ghimire मुकुन्द Mukunda
Published: August 2023

यस लेखमा रचनाको समाजशास्त्रीय आयतन र समाजशास्त्रको वस्तुगत आयतन खोज्ने उद्देश्यले कृतिको वस्तुता र समाजशास्त्रको वस्तुताको समवेत र अलग सिंहावलोकन गरिएको छ । समाज र जीवनको विविधता नै साहित्यको कच्चा पदार्थ हो । व्यक्ति सामाजिक हुनको नाताले उसका स्रष्टा र द्रष्टा दुबै व्यक्तिtव पनि यसैबाट निर्माण हुन्छन् । स्रष्टाले  र्जना गरेको कृतिभित्र प्रत्यक्ष रूपमा समाजशास्त्र हुन्छ । जसरी तोरी प्रत्यक्ष हो तर तोरी तोरीमात्र होइन त्यसले आफूभरि तेल बोकेको हुन्छ जो पेलेपछिमात्र हामी पाउँछौँ यसै गरी यस लेखमा साहित्यमा सन्निहित समाजशास्त्रको खोज गर्ने विधि वा पद्धति प्रस्तुत छ । यसमा ऐतिहासिक, तुलनात्मक एवम् प्रकार्यात्मक पद्धतिको परिचय र चर्चा गरिएको छ । समाजशास्त्रीय अध्ययनका मापदण्ड र मूल्यहरूको चर्चा गर्ने सन्दर्भमा समाज, जीवन र मनोविज्ञान कृतिमा खोज्न सकिने र कृतिबाट फेरि समाजशास्त्र खोज्न सकिने सैद्धान्तिक धरातलको चर्चा गरिएको छ । रचनाकारले साहित्यका विभिन्न विधामा आफ्ना अनुभूतिको प्रकटीकरण गर्छ । यस सन्दर्भमा उसले आफू बाँचेको युग, भोगेको जीवन र उसका अनुभूति समाजका आर्थिक, सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक, राजनीतिक, धार्मिक, यथार्थ र मनोविज्ञान उसका रचनामा सुषुप्त वा प्रकट रूपमा पनि रहन्छ । कृतिबाट समाजको यही अन्तर्सम्बन्धको खोजी नै साहित्यको समाजशास्त्र हो । अझ स्पष्ट शब्दमा भन्दा साहित्यिक कृतिभित्रबाट समाजशास्त्रको खोजी गर्नु नै साहित्यको समाजशास्त्र हो । साहित्यको  समाजशास्त्र खोज्ने क्रममा साहित्यभित्र रहेको प्रजाति, युग र पर्यावरण, संस्कृति, संरचना र भाषिक शृङ्खला, विश्वदृष्टि, स्रष्टा र द्रष्टाबीचको अनुभूतिको संरचना र भाषिक अवस्थाको खोज अनुसन्धान साहित्यमा गरिन्छ । यो खोज र अनुसन्धान नै साहित्यको समाजशास्त्रीय अध्ययन हो । साहित्यको समाजशास्त्रीय अध्ययनका लागि ऐतिहासिक, तुलनात्मक र प्रकार्यात्मक पद्धतिको प्रयोग मूलभूत रूपमा गर्न सकिन्छ । साहित्यको समाजशास्त्रीय अध्ययनका लागि ‘साहित्य समाजको ऐना हो’ भन्ने दपर्ण सिद्धान्त र ‘साहित्य समाजको समीक्षा हो’ भन्ने समीक्षा सिद्धान्तका पक्षपाती दुई शाखा छन् । यसका मूल अभियन्ता मेडम डे स्टेल, इपिली तेन, रबर्ट स्कार्पिट, लियो लावेन्थल, लुसिए गोल्डम्यान र रेमन्ड विलियम्स हुन् ।