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Ethical Challenges in Intercultural Citizenship Education with ‘Difficult Topics’ in the World Language Classroom and Beyond
Authors: Porto Melina , Golubeva Irina , Byram Michael
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this article is to examine the ethical challenges that arise in the world language classroom and beyond from using intercultural citizenship pedagogy. Intercultural citizenship is, in general, seen as a recent and positive development in intercultural language education for helping students engage with topics of social significance in the classroom. However, there are ethical challenges involved, for instance, related to the political or sensitive nature of such topics. We define and illustrate some of these ethical concerns and their implications for education by drawing on an intercultural citizenship project about COVID-19 carried out in two higher education contexts in 2020. The analysis of this example shows that these ethical concerns are unavoidable but can be minimised with an action research perspective and a combination of pedagogies of intercultural citizenship, discomfort, and the arts. We conclude with a discussion of the transferability of the example and its consequences for any language and intercultural communication teaching which deals with controversial and sensitive matters.
Research on the Configuration Path of Regional Green Innovation in Space and Time: Dynamic QCA Analysis Based on Provincial Panel Data
Authors: Zhai Hongyu , Yang Yaliu , Ding Heping , Zhou Yu
Published: February 2025

Green innovation is an important starting point for implementing new developmental concepts and promoting high-quality development in the modern era. We construct an integrated analysis framework based on the environment–resource–subject configuration. Using 30 provinces and regions in China as an example, we employ the dynamic qualitative comparative analysis method to study the configuration path of multi-factor interactions affecting green innovation in an innovation ecosystem. The results indicate that (1) single factors are not necessary conditions for high regional green innovation. (2) The consistency level of the green financial environment exhibits a significant upward trend, demonstrating a clear temporal effect. (3) From the time dimension, three types of configuration paths exist for the interactive combination of environment, resources, and subjects to promote regional green innovation, and the consistency level of configuration between 2018 and 2022 fluctuates above 0.94. (4) From the spatial dimension perspective, clear differences exist in the paths driving the improvement of the green innovation level between the eastern, central, and western regions. This study broadens the scope of correlational research on green innovation, examining them across both temporal and spatial dimensions. It also provides enlightenment for regions seeking to enhance their green innovation.
Lignocellulosic Biomass Gasification: Perspectives, Challenges, and Methods for Tar Elimination
Authors: Santana Hortência E. P. , Jesus Meirielly , Santos Joana , Rodrigues Ana Cristina , Pires Preciosa , Ruzene Denise S. , Silva Isabelly P. , Silva Daniel P.
Published: February 2025

Gasification of lignocellulosic biomass has been widely highlighted as one of the most robust and promising low-carb approaches toward sustainable energy production. The gasification syngas obtained from agro-industrial residues can produce heat, power, biohydrogen, and other drop-in biofuels via F-T (Fischer-Tropsch) synthesis. However, the tar formation during the thermochemical process imposes severe limitations on the commercial scale of this technology. Tar elimination is a critical step for avoiding damage to equipment and not restricting the further application of syngas. In this context, this work sheds light on the biomass gasification field and reviews some aspects of tar formation and technologies for its reduction and removal. The approaches for dealing with tar are primary methods, which suppress or remove tar within the gasifier, and secondary methods, which remove tar in post-operation treatment. Catalytic reforming offers the most cost-effective pathway to removing tar. The bimetallic combination of nickel with other metals and using biochar as support have been intensely investigated, showing excellent tar conversion capacity. Recent research has provided new trends in non-thermal plasma-catalyzed biomass tar reforming. Future studies should focus on the integration of catalysts with multiple techniques to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
Creating a Value Proposition for Tourists in Times of Heightened Risks
Authors: Chukhray Nataliya , Yarmola Kateryna , Dronyuk Ivanna , Chukhrai Andrii
Published: February 2025

In the context of increased competition and unpredictable external circumstances, understanding the needs and demands of consumers has become a decisive factor in meeting their expectations, which affects the competitiveness of tourism enterprises. Changes in consumer behavior, driven by heightened risks, necessitate rethinking the approaches to shaping the value proposition of tourism products. This article aims to identify the factors that must be considered when forming a value proposition for tourism consumers by determining the impact index of various factors (especially the risks) on tourism product choices. It was suggested and proven that safety is crucial in creating a value proposition in times of heightened risks. This study used Ukraine as an example to develop a conceptual approach to creating a value proposition for tourists during times of increased risks by determining the impact index of various factors (components of the tourism product, components of tourism services, and tourism risks) on the choice of tourism product. Additionally, based on the survey results in Ukraine, the weighting coefficients of each factor were calculated, and the overall impact indices of each group of factors on consumer choice were determined. The study results allowed for conclusions about the new consumer requirements and expectations for developing effective strategies. Compared with other methods, we considered tourism products and services and tourism risks, which allowed us to obtain more accurate valuation results. The approach and the study’s results can be used in other markets with high risks and unpredictability.
Adsorptive Uptake of Acetaminophen by Agricultural Waste-Derived Hydrochar: Kinetics, Isotherms, and Characterization Studies
Authors: Abudi Zaidun Naji , Al-Saedi Rasha , Abood Alkhafaji R.
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we investigated a hydrochar-derived agricultural waste (AWHC) as a sustainable adsorbent, modified with three types of modification methods (by layer double hydroxides (AWHC-LDH (Mg-Al)), chemical activation method by KOH (AWHC-KOH) and H3PO4 (AWHC-H3PO4), and then we used all four different types to remove acetaminophen (ACT) from synthetic solution. The maximum removal of ACT was 87%, 88%, 96%, and 97% for AWHC, AWHC-LDH (Mg-Al), AWHC-KOH, AWHC-H3PO4, respectively, at pH of 4 for AWHC-LDH (Mg-Al) and 6 for others, with a contact time of 120 min, initial concentration of 80 mg/L, adsorbent dose of 1.1 g, and speed of 200 rpm. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model could fit the adsorption process better (R2 = 0.953, 0.944, 0.924, and 0.934). The Langmuir model had the highest R2 for AWHC (0.952), AWHC-LDH (Mg-Al) (0.997), and AWHC-KOH (0.941), indicating its suitability for those hydrochars, while Freundlich isotherm had the highest R2 for AWHC-H3PO4 (0.946). The characterization results showed that LDH (Mg-Al) and KOH as modifications could effectively make the mesoporous structure. At the same time, H3PO4 developed a macroporous structure, shown by the scanning electron microscopy image supported by the Brunauer–Ettring–Teller and X-ray diffraction findings. The AWHC-LDH (Mg-Al) and AWHC-KOH exhibited better crystallinity and functional groups within the hydrochar matrix. Converting agricultural waste into practicable and sustainable materials for the environment’s benefit is a meaningful topic addressed in this paper.
Exploring the Environmental Impact of Textile Recycling in Europe: A Consequential Life Cycle Assessment
Authors: Sandin Gustav , Lidfeldt Matilda , Nellström Maja
Published: February 2025

This study examines the environmental consequences of implementing textile-to-textile recycling at scale in the EU by 2035, as this is viewed as a key solution in the sustainable development of the European textile sector. Three research questions are addressed: (i) How likely is it that increased textile-to-textile recycling reduces climate and water deprivation impacts, (ii) What is the extent of these reductions (if any), and (iii) What are the most influential parameters affecting the results? The method used is a consequential life cycle assessment (LCA), coupled with a Monte Carlo analysis to systematically address uncertainties. Results show a 92% probability that increasing textile-to-textile recycling to 10% in the EU will reduce climate impact and an almost 100% probability that it will lower water deprivation impact. Sensitivity analyses indicate climate-impact reduction probabilities ranging from 62% to 98%, and water deprivation impact reduction probabilities consistently above 99%. While recycling is likely to reduce climate impact, there is a notable risk of an increase. On average, climate impact would be reduced by about 0.5%, and water deprivation impact by slightly more than 3%, relative to the estimated impact of current textile consumption in the EU. These reductions increase if the textile recycling sector focuses on producing fibers with low climate and water impact or high replacement rates are ensured. Still, additional measures beyond recycling are needed to cut the textile industry’s environmental impact substantially.
Genicular Artery Embolization with Imipenem/Cilastatin for Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Knee: A Case Report
Authors: Cappucci Matteo , Totti Riccardo , Bocchino Guido , Comodo Rocco Maria , Capece Giacomo , Rinaldi Pierluigi Maria , De Santis Vincenzo
Published: February 2025

Background: Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare, proliferative disorder of the synovium that predominantly affects the knee. Traditional treatment involves surgical resection; however, the high recurrence rates have prompted the exploration of alternative, minimally invasive treatments. This case report presents the novel use of genicular artery embolization (GAE) with imipenem/cilastatin as a therapeutic intervention. Case presentation: We present a case of a 52-year-old male with a 5-month history of progressive left-knee pain and swelling. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggested PVNS, which was confirmed through synovial biopsy. Because of concerns about surgical recovery and recurrence risk, the patient opted for GAE with imipenem/cilastatin over traditional synovectomy. This technique, employing the antibiotic’s anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory properties, was administered under local anesthesia without complications. Results: Post-procedural assessments demonstrated rapid and sustained symptom relief. At the 1-month follow-up, the patient’s Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score decreased from 7/10 to 3/10, and their Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and SF-36 health survey scores indicated significant functional improvement. By the 6-month follow-up, the VAS had reached 0/10; the KOOS value reflected near-complete functional recovery; and MRI confirmed reduced synovial hypertrophy and absence of recurrence. No complications were observed. Discussion: GAE with imipenem/cilastatin shows potential as an effective alternative to surgery for PVNS, particularly in patients at risk of surgical complications or recurrence. While the preliminary findings are promising, the limitations include the case’s single-subject design and the need for extended follow-up to determine long-term outcomes and recurrence rates. Further studies comparing GAE with traditional surgical approaches are needed to assess its broader applicability in PVNS management. Conclusion: GAE with imipenem/cilastatin offers a promising, minimally invasive approach for PVNS, providing significant symptom relief and functional recovery with minimal complications. Although long-term studies are needed, this technique could serve as a viable alternative for patients with PVNS, especially those contraindicated for surgery.
The Role of Asymmetry on the Resonances of Conjoined Split-Ring Resonators
Authors: Zhu Mei , Wang Xitao , Zhang Lian , Geng Jiguo , Chen Jun
Published: February 2025

The conjoined split-ring resonator (Co-SRR) is proposed as the unit cell to construct terahertz (THz) metamaterial. The size and position of the gaps on both sides of the structure were adjusted, and the impact on the electromagnetic response to the incident THz wave was investigated via simulation. Results show that by properly controlling the structural asymmetry, the resonances can be tuned simultaneously or independently. The devices exhibit frequency shifts of up to 510 GHz, a tuning range of free spectral range (FSR) as wide as 613 GHz, and a high modulation depth (MD) of 93.4%. Additionally, a wide range of amplitude modulation can occur across multiple frequencies. Incorporating spatial asymmetry further enhances the performance, resulting in a high quality factor (Q) of 44.8 and a figure of merit (FOM) of 40.1. The impressive characteristics prove that Co-SRR-based metamaterial is a great candidate for applications in optical sensing, switching, filtering and programming devices.
Image Super-Resolution Reconstruction Algorithm Based on SRGAN and Swin Transformer
Authors: Sun Chuilian , Wang Chunmeng , He Chen
Published: February 2025

Existing methods have problems such as loss of details and insufficient reconstruction effect when processing complex images. To improve the quality and efficiency of image super-resolution reconstruction, this study proposes an improved algorithm based on super-resolution generative adversarial network and Swin Transformer. Firstly, on the ground of the traditional super-resolution generative adversarial network, combined with the global feature extraction capability of Swin Transformer, the model’s capacity to capture multi-scale features and restore details is enhanced. Subsequently, by utilizing adversarial loss and perceptual loss to further optimize the training process, the image’s visual quality is improved. The results show that the optimization algorithm had high PSNR and structural similarity index values in multiple benchmark test datasets, with the highest reaching 43.81 and 0.94, respectively, which are significantly better than the comparison algorithm. In practical applications, this algorithm demonstrated higher reconstruction accuracy and efficiency when reconstructing images with complex textures and rich edge details. The highest reconstruction accuracy could reach 98.03%, and the reconstruction time was as low as 0.2 s or less. In summary, this model can greatly improve the visual quality of image super-resolution reconstruction, better restore details, reduce detail loss, and provide an efficient and reliable solution for image super-resolution reconstruction tasks.
Symmetry-Aware Credit Risk Modeling: A Deep Learning Framework Exploiting Financial Data Balance and Invariance
Authors: Han Xu , Yang Yongbin , Chen Jiaying , Wang Mengdie , Zhou Mengjie
Published: February 2025

With the proliferation of mobile devices and payment systems in modern financial services, there is an increasing need to process and analyze continuous streams of transaction data for credit risk assessment. Leveraging the inherent symmetries in financial markets and data structures, this paper introduces DeepCreditRisk, a symmetry-aware deep learning framework that addresses key challenges while maintaining critical invariance properties in financial data representation. The framework incorporates three main components: an adaptive temporal fusion mechanism, a heterogeneous graph neural network, and an attention-based interpretable output layer. The temporal fusion mechanism effectively models both short-term fluctuations and long-term trends in financial time series, while the heterogeneous graph neural network captures intricate relationships within the financial ecosystem. The framework maintains important symmetrical properties in both temporal and structural representations, ensuring balanced feature learning and invariant risk assessment. The attention-based output layer preserves representation symmetry while enhancing model interpretability. Extensive experiments on a large-scale credit risk dataset demonstrate DeepCreditRisk’s superior performance, achieving a 7.2% improvement in the Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (AUC-ROC) and an 18.6% improvement in the Kolmogorov–Smirnov (KS) statistic over state-of-the-art baseline models. The framework maintains high predictive power across various time horizons and provides interpretable insights into feature importance. DeepCreditRisk represents a significant advancement in applying deep learning to credit risk assessment, offering financial institutions a more accurate, robust, and transparent approach for evaluating creditworthiness and managing risk.
Effective and Affordable Methodologies for the Optical Characterization of Envelope Materials Within Urban Contexts
Authors: Alchapar Noelia , Martín-Consuegra Fernando , Villalba Ayelén , Alonso Carmen , Pezzuto Cláudia , Frutos Borja , Pérez Gloria
Published: February 2025

The optical properties of urban envelope materials play a significant role in determining the energy balance of cities. The effective management of solar energy through these materials can help mitigate the urban heat island effect (UHI) and improve thermal comfort in urban spaces. The main objective of this study is to determine reliable methodologies for the optical characterization of opaque façade and pavement materials within urban enclosures. These methodologies should be cost-effective for implementation in emerging economies, enabling the collection of precise data for the development of urban energy simulation models. A social neighborhood in the city of Mendoza, Argentina, was selected as the case study. The optical properties of façade and pavement materials were characterized by spectrometric analysis (solar and visible reflectance, color coordinates) and in situ thermal emissivity. This research provides essential data for the development of more precise building and city simulation models, as well as for the identification of optimal materials to replace existing ones in the pursuit of strategies to reduce energy demand and enhance the urban microclimate.
Vaccination in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Kwok Wang-Chun , Wong Jin-Ning Clarabel , Cheung Aaron , Tam Terence Chi-Chun
Published: February 2025

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often exacerbated by various viruses and bacteria, leading to acute episodes of worsening respiratory symptoms, which contribute significantly to the morbidity and mortality associated with COPD. Consequently, vaccination against these pathogens is recommended by numerous guidelines to safeguard COPD patients from adverse health outcomes. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) recommendation advocates for vaccination against influenza, Streptococcus pneumoniae, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV2), pertussis, and varicella zoster. This review article will examine the current vaccination strategies recommended for adult COPD patients and will discuss the clinical benefits associated with these vaccines.
Which Proteins? The Challenge of Identifying the Protective Antigens for Next-Generation Capripoxvirus Vaccines
Authors: Teffera Mahder , Boshra Hani , Bowden Timothy R. , Babiuk Shawn
Published: February 2025

Sheeppox, goatpox, and lumpy skin disease continue to negatively impact the sheep, goat, and cattle industries in countries where these diseases are present and threaten to spread into new regions. Effective vaccines are available for disease control and eradication. However, commercial vaccines are based on live attenuated virus isolates and therefore it is not currently possible to differentiate between infected and vaccinated animals (DIVA), which severely limits the use of these vaccines in countries that are free from disease and at risk of an incursion. The development of next-generation vaccines, including recombinant protein, viral-vectored, and mRNA, has been limited due to the lack of understanding of the protective antigen(s) of capripoxviruses. The complexity of capripoxviruses, with up to 156 open reading frames, makes the identification of protective antigen(s) difficult. This paper identifies the most promising antigens by first considering the membrane-associated proteins and then further selecting proteins based on immunogenicity and their role in immunity by comparing them to known orthopoxvirus homologues. From the 156 potential antigens, 13 have been identified as being the most likely to be protective. Further evaluation of these proteins, as immunogens, would be required to identify the optimal combination of immunodominant antigen(s) for the development of next-generation capripoxvirus vaccines.
Novel Vaccines Targeting the Highly Conserved SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a Ectodomain Elicit Immunogenicity in Mouse Models
Authors: Meza Jacob , Glass Elizabeth , Sandhu Avinaash K. , Li Yangchen , Karanika Styliani , Fessler Kaitlyn , Hui Yinan , Schill Courtney , Wang Tianyin , Zhang Jiaqi , Bates Rowan E. , Taylor Alannah D. , Kapoor Aakanksha R. , Ayeh Samuel K. , Karakousis Petros C. , Markham Richard B. , Gordy James T.
Published: February 2025

Background: The majority of antigen-based SARS-CoV-2 (SCV2) vaccines utilized in the clinic have had the Spike protein or domains thereof as the immunogen. While the Spike protein is highly immunogenic, it is also subject to genetic drift over time, which has led to a series of variants of concern that continue to evolve, requiring yearly updates to the vaccine formulations. In this study, we investigate the potential of the N-terminal ectodomain of the ORF3a protein encoded by the orf3a gene of SCV2 to be an evolution-resistant vaccine antigen. This domain is highly conserved over time, and, unlike many other SCV2 conserved proteins, it is present on the exterior of the virion, making it accessible to antibodies. ORF3a is also important for eliciting robust anti-SARS-CoV-2 T-cell responses. Methods: We designed a DNA vaccine by fusing the N-terminal ectodomain of orf3a to macrophage-inflammatory protein 3α (MIP3α), which is a chemokine utilized in our laboratory that enhances vaccine immunogenicity by targeting an antigen to its receptor CCR6 present on immature dendritic cells. The DNA vaccine was tested in mouse immunogenicity studies, vaccinating by intramuscular (IM) electroporation and by intranasal (IN) with CpG adjuvant administrations. We also tested a peptide vaccine fusing amino acids 15–28 of the ectodomain to immunogenic carrier protein KLH, adjuvanted with Addavax. Results: The DNA IM route was able to induce 3a-specific splenic T-cell responses, showing proof of principle that the region can be immunogenic. The DNA IN route further showed that we could induce ORF3a-specific T-cell responses in the lung, which are critical for potential disease mitigation. The peptide vaccine elicited a robust anti-ORF3a antibody response systemically, as well as in the mucosa of the lungs and sinus cavity. Conclusions: These studies collectively show that this evolutionarily stable region can be targeted by vaccination strategies, and future work will test if these vaccines, alone or in combination, can result in reduced disease burden in animal challenge models.
Surveillance of Pediatric Invasive Bacterial Diseases in the Veneto Region: Epidemiological Trends and Outcomes over 17 Years (2007–2023)
Authors: Cocchio Silvia , Cozzolino Claudia , Cozza Andrea , Furlan Patrizia , Frasson Enrica , Tarantino Sara , Conte Elisabetta , Chiusaroli Lorenzo , Amoruso Irene , Zanella Francesca , Gentili Davide , Tonon Michele , Russo Francesca , Baldovin Tatjana , Baldo Vincenzo
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Invasive bacterial diseases (IBDs) such as meningitis and sepsis are significant public health concerns, particularly in pediatric populations. This study analyzes the incidence, outcomes, and bacterial serotype distribution of pediatric IBDs in the Veneto Region over 17 years. Methods: An observational study was conducted using data (2007–2023) from the surveillance system of the Veneto Region, including microbiologically confirmed cases in individuals < 18 years. Differences by age groups and trends were statistically assessed. Results: A total of 535 pediatric IBD cases were reported, with Streptococcus pneumoniae (54.6%), Neisseria meningitidis (19.6%), and Streptococcus agalactiae (13.5%) being the most common pathogens. Haemophilus influenzae infections were more commonly represented in infants under 1 year (41.5%), whereas S. pneumoniae and N. meningitidis were more frequent in the 1–4-year age group (40.8% and 37.1%, respectively). Sepsis was the most common clinical presentation (57.2%), followed by meningitis (36.3%). Serotype analysis revealed that S. pneumoniae serotype 3 was the most prevalent, while serogroup B dominated N. meningitidis cases. Temporal trends generally showed a decline in cases until 2019, a drop during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a subsequent resurgence in 2022–2023. Conclusions: Our research underscores the value of evidence-based epidemiology through robust surveillance systems in tracking IBD trends and serotype shifts, essential for guiding vaccination strategies and public health interventions. These insights highlight the effectiveness of vaccination programs and the necessity of ongoing monitoring to inform public health policies. Improved data integration and completeness are recommended to enhance surveillance accuracy.
Predicting the Tensile Properties of Automotive Steels at Intermediate Strain Rates via Interpretable Ensemble Machine Learning
Authors: Wang Houchao , Lv Fengyao , Zhan Zhenfei , Zhao Hailong , Li Jie , Yang Kangte
Published: February 2025

Evaluating the dynamic impact properties of automotive steels is critical for structural design and material selection, but physical testing methods result in high costs and long lead times. In this study, a dataset was constructed by collecting data from high-speed tensile experiments on 65 automotive steels. Five machine learning models, including ridge regression, support vector machine regression, gradient boosted regression tree, random forest, and adaptive boosting regression, were developed to predict the yield strength (YS), ultimate tensile strength (UTS), and fracture elongation (FE) of automotive steels at 100/s using the composition, sample size, and quasi-static mechanical properties of automotive steels as input variables. To further improve the prediction accuracy, stacked ensemble ideas were used to integrate these single models. The results show that the ensemble model has higher prediction accuracy and generalization performance for mechanical properties at 100/s compared to a single model. When predicting the YS, UTS, and FE at 100/s, their 10-fold cross-validated average R2 are 0.913, 0.92, and 0.8, respectively. Most importantly, the Shapley additive explanation (SHAP)-based method reveals major features that significantly affect tensile properties at intermediate strain rates. The proposed methodology facilitates reductions in physical test requirements and costs.
A Two-Stage Multi-Parameter-Based Sorting Method for Ensuring Consistency Between Parallel-Connected Lithium-Ion Batteries
Authors: Hong Hanchi , Chen Xiangxin , d’Apolito Luigi , Ye Yangqi , Shen Shuiwen
Published: February 2025

Lithium-ion power battery pack life, capacity and safety depend primarily on consistency between battery cells. However, inconsistencies between battery cells are inevitable due to the inherent variability in production processes and operational environments. In parallel circuits, battery management systems can usually only monitor the total module current and terminal voltage, which results in limitations that lead to inter-unit inconsistency, reducing overall safety and energy efficiency. The conventional method of battery sorting involves analyzing static parameters such as capacity, internal resistance and voltage to ensure static consistency between cells. Nonetheless, cell-to-cell variations are more pronounced during dynamic and complex operations. The direct integration of static and dynamic features may result in data scale discrepancies and redundant information. Thus, the present study proposes a two-stage multi-parameter clustering method based on static and dynamic features. Initially, Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise (DBSCAN) was applied to sort abnormal batteries and identify the number of subsequent clusters, using discharge capacity, internal resistance and open-circuit voltage (OCV) as inputs. Then, a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was used to downscale and extract features from the discharge voltage profile. The principal component data were used as inputs to the Self-Organizing Map (SOM) clustering algorithm, which uses its self-organized and unsupervised learning characteristics to mine more dynamic time-series features and complete the final clustering and sorting. Finally, the effectiveness of the two-stage sorting method in parallel circuits was verified by determining clustering evaluation indexes, as well as the cycle life and discharge curves of batteries reassembled in parallel.
Early Study of LLM Implementation in Survey Interviews
Authors: Lailatul Hasanah  , Yuniarto Budi
Published: February 2025

Introduction/Main Objectives: This research aims to conduct a preliminary study into the use of LLMs for extracting information to fill out questionnaires in survey interviews. Background Problems: BPS-Statistics Indonesia used paper-based questionnaires for interviews and is recently utilizing the Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) method. However, the CAPI method has some drawbacks. Enumerators must input data into the device, which can be burdensome and prone to errors. Novelty: This study uses a large language model (LLM) to extract information from survey interviews. Research Methods: This study utilizes a text-to-speech application to translate interview results into text. Translation accuracy is measured by the Word Error Rate (WER). Then the text was extracted using the ChatGPT 3.5 Turbo model. GPT-3.5 Turbo is part of the GPT family of algorithms developed by OpenAI. Finding/Results: The extraction results are formatted into a JSON file, which is intended to be used for automatic filling into the database and then evaluated using precision, recall, and F1-score. Based on research conducted by utilizing the Speech Recognition API by Google and the ChatGPT 3.5 Turbo model, an average WER of 10% was obtained in speech recognition and an average accuracy of 76.16% in automatic data extraction.
The Application of Partial Proportional Odds Model on Determinants Analysis of Household Food Insecurity Level in Papua, Indonesia
Authors: Abigael Rolyn , Sumarni Cucu , Sastri Ray
Published: February 2025

Introduction/Main Objectives: Food insecurity in Papua, Indonesia, is still high. However, the study on that issue is limited. This research aims to analyze the determinants of food insecurity in Papua. Background Problems: An ordinal logistic regression can be used. However, this model generally requires the parallel lines assumption. However, somehow, the assumption is often violated. Novelty: This study used a model that relaxes the assumption of parallel lines. This model can capture the condition that some parameters are assumed to meet parallel lines and some do not. Research Methods: In this case, the partial proportional odds model was applied to find the determinant of household food insecurity status by using the National Socioeconomic Survey (SUSENAS) data. Finding/Results: The results show that a female head of household, age 60 years and above, junior high school education and below, has a higher tendency to be at least mildly food insecure, and the effect is the same for each level of food insecurity. Household heads who do not work, work in agriculture, and have household drinking water sources that are not feasible can aggravate the food insecurity level. Meanwhile, food assistance provided by the government influences reducing food insecurity levels.
DIAGNÓSTICO Y ASESORAMIENTO GENÉTICO EN TRASTORNOS DEL GEN FMR. DOS CASOS MUY DISTINTOS EN LA MISMA FAMILIA.
Authors: Puerto Cabeza Carmen Gracia , García Carro Celia , González Fernández Gema , Arias Pérez Julia , Larrayad Sanz Sheila , Izquierdo Álvarez Silvia
Published: February 2025

El gen FMR1 (Fragile X Messenger ribonucleoprotein 1) se localiza en el cromosoma Xq27.3. Una de las alteraciones más frecuentes en dicho gen es la expansión del trinucleótido Citosina-Guanina-Guanina (CGG) en la región promotora. Dependiendo del número de repeticiones CGG presentes en cada alelo, se pueden producir diferentes entidades clínicas como son la Insuficiencia Ovárica Primaria asociada al X Frágil (FXPOI), el Síndrome de Temblor/Ataxia asociado al X Frágil (FXTAS) y el Síndrome de X Frágil (FXS). Además, dentro de una misma familia, puede haber individuos con alelos de diferente tamaño y, por tanto, diferentes manifestaciones clínicas. El diagnóstico se realiza mediante análisis genético del gen FMR1 y es de vital importancia para proporcionar un adecuado asesoramiento genético a los pacientes y sus familias. Se presentan dos casos de una familia: un niño de 2 años con retraso psicomotor y alteraciones conductuales diagnosticado de FXS y su madre de 26 años, asintomática hasta el momento, pero con riesgo aumentado de desarrollar FXTAS y/o FXPOI.
HIPERALDOSTERONISMO PRIMARIO. A PROPÓSITO DE UN CASO.
Authors: González Fernández Gema , Larrayad Sanz Sheila , Arias Pérez Julia , García Carro Celia , Puerto Cabeza Carmen Gracia , Fernández García Ana Isabel
Published: February 2025

El hiperaldosteronismo primario es la causa más frecuente de hipertensión arterial secundaria y supone un aumento del riesgo cardio-metabólico y de la mortalidad cardiovascular. Es una patología frecuentemente infradiagnosticada, principalmente por la complejidad de su diagnóstico y de su posterior clasificación. Su tratamiento puede ser quirúrgico o con farmacoterapia dirigida principalmente con antagonistas del receptor de mineralocorticoides. Se propone una revisión de dicha patología en relación a un caso real de un varón de 71 años.
Diagnóstico del bienestar laboral del personal administrativo de la Universidad Hipócrates (México)
Authors: Rodríguez-Montes Ramsés , Vázquez-Ponce Bernardo , Baldovinos-Leyva Irma
Published: February 2025

Workplace well-being represents a fundamental pillar for the sustainability of organizations; it is a commitment for the human resources area to understand the situation of its collaborators to ensure continuous improvement and favorable working environments. The aim of this article is to measure the workplace well-being of employees at Universidad Hipócrates (Mexico). The approach was quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional, using a probabilistic sample of 83 workers from different departments of the institution. The Work-Related Quality of Life scale instrument was applied. The results identified positive levels, ranging from high to moderate across the six dimensions that comprise workplace well-being (general well-being – high; home-work interface – moderate; job and professional satisfaction – high; control at work – high; working conditions – high; work-related stress – high), which demonstrates the need to implement policies that improve job satisfaction and thereby strengthen the performance of those involved in the organization.
Davi Kopenawa
Authors: Rocha Renan Gonçalves
Published: February 2025

This paper aims to explain how the book The Falling Sky, by the Yanomami shaman Davi Kopenawa and the French anthropologist Bruce Albert, brings out another perspective of the discussion about the nature of the structuring dichotomy of colonial thought between Nature and Culture. This other perspective modifies the mystifying framework of the idea of nature as a homogeneous, in itself, as an essentialist notion, and allows for thinking that reconfigures the dichotomy of a disconnected, opposing, and inimical politics of nature. In The Falling Sky, nature is constitutive of the very cosmic vision of the political. Thus, another perspective of the relationship with the other and another notion of (human) identity and the identity of nature appears within a cosmopolitan that resists juridical-political impositions and colonial subjectivity.
"Mudar a ordem entre as coisas"
Authors: Goldfeder André
Published: February 2025

The paper addresses the theatrical experiment Stifters Dinge, by theater director and musical composer Heiner Goebbels, first premiered in 2007. Drawing from an analysis of this play without actors, understood as a project of mise-en-scène of human-non human assemblages, it reflects on the convergence between aspects of two theoretical-practical debates which address the problem of intermediality in theater and a few ecocritical challenges fostered in respect to spontaneous assumptions identified in a widespread ecological thought. In regard to the first debate, the paper aims at a cross-reading between intermedial approaches to the history of Theater and a discussion on the problem of the materialities staged in the play. As for the second debate, the paper approaches the issue of the status of “thing” elaborated by the play, having in mind theoretical approaches to a new understanding of the relations between nature and culture and the notions of ambience and agency.
Materialidade, Antropoceno, escala e futuro a partir de A Mulher das Dunas.
Authors: Felippe Eduardo Ferraz
Published: February 2025

The article intends to analyze the novel Woman in the Dunes and the homonymous film adaptation work on some questions raised by the so-called new materialism. From unusual situations, the film and the book emphasize the intimate relationship between time, materiality and writing. It is also about the insertion of discussions about adaptation with literary and audiovisual productions of an unusual nature in order to better understand the theme of the new materialisms together with themes of the novel, such as writing, and of both works of art, the time.
Rilke e a religião poética
Authors: Moosburger Laura B.
Published: February 2025

Starting from the assertions of Octavio Paz in Los hijos del limo, according to which “the death of God” is a Romantic theme, we explore how this mark of profound transformations unfolds in some moments of Rainer Maria Rilke’s work, specifically as an exacerbation of a trait that, according to Paz, stems from Romanticism: the idea of poetry as the “original religion”, of the poetic discourse as a “competitor” of the religious, and therefore, of the poet as prophet and priest. Now, however, without God, some reconfiguration becomes necessary. Heir to this Romantic tone, Rilke represented a Godless world and a possible path for poetry through the search for interiority and the attempt at a poetic work that, paradoxically, starting from the finitude, would create a divinity.
ANALISIS DAMPAK DAN KONTROVERSI PENERAPAN PERDA SYARIAT
Authors: Parawati Erina Dwi
Published: February 2025

Abstrak
Fenomena penerapan Peraturan Daerah (Perda) Syariat di beberapa wilayah Indonesia telah menjadi topik yang memicu berbagai reaksi publik, terutama karena perda syariat ini dianggap sebagai upaya daerah untuk mempertahankan nilai-nilai Islam di tengah arus modernisasi dan globalisasi. Kebijakan ini muncul seiring diberlakukannya otonomi daerah pada tahun 1999, yang memberi wewenang lebih besar kepada pemerintah daerah untuk mengatur wilayah mereka sesuai dengan aspirasi masyarakat setempat. Salah satu daerah yang menonjol dalam penerapan perda syariat adalah Aceh, yang mendapat hak istimewa untuk menerapkan hukum syariah melalui Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2006. Fenomena ini menimbulkan berbagai pandangan dan perdebatan, baik dari pendukung yang menganggap perda syariat sebagai upaya untuk menjaga moralitas publik maupun dari kritik yang menilai aturan ini berpotensi mendiskriminasi kelompok minoritas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak, tantangan, dan kontroversi yang terkait dengan penerapan perda syariat di Indonesia, khususnya di Aceh. Dengan menggunakan metode analisis kualitatif, penelitian ini mengkaji persepsi masyarakat terhadap perda syariat, efektivitas aturan, serta implikasi hukumnya terhadap hak-hak dasar warga negara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun perda syariat dapat menciptakan ketertiban sosial yang sesuai dengan norma-norma mayoritas, aturan ini juga menghadapi tantangan dalam bentuk inkonsistensi penegakan hukum dan berpotensi bertentangan dengan prinsip-prinsip hak asasi manusia, terutama bagi kelompok masyarakat non-Muslim.
Karya Tulis Ulama’ Nusantara Dan Relevansinya Dalam Perkembangan Pendidikan
Authors: Puadi Hairul , Kurdi
Published: February 2025

In this study the plurality and diversity between people and nations within the framework of human unity, this philosophy creates Islamic civilization with moderate characteristics, harmonizing the individual uniqueness of each people and nation, with the virtues or badness that occurs in all people. and nation. So, what happens then is a sense of pride in the uniqueness and virtues that are owned without denying other specialties and strengths. This attitude appears in Islamic civilization. So, it can defeat the tendency of non-Arab fanaticism and the fanaticism of the Arabs as a whole. An interesting study of Islam Nusantara is a platform to reaffirm that Islam in this country adapts local values ??that characterize it. The legacy of the ulama has become an important part of the Islamic scientific transformation of the archipelago.
Iuriste presumptuosi. Il diritto, lo Stato e il duello
Authors: Alagna Mirko
Published: February 2025

Scopo di questo contributo è utilizzare l’ordinamento cavalleresco e l’istituto del duello
come appiglio per ripensare e problematizzare le relazioni tra Stato, diritto e società. Scandagliando
(soprattutto) l’occorrenza del fenomeno del duello all’interno dell’opera di Max
Weber sarà “utilizzare” il duello come prova della costitutiva pluralità degli ordinamenti,
della struttura grumosa e granulare del campo sociale e infine riflettere sulle modalità
legittime ed efficaci di innesco di un mutamento culturale.
Il senso dell’onore e del duello nel Portogallo dell’Ottocento tra storia e letteratura: l’esempio di Eça de Queirós
Authors: Graziani Michela
Published: February 2025

In un secolo fortemente segnato da agitazioni politiche e sociali, nel Portogallo dell’Ottocento gli scontri erano pressoché quotidiani. In ambito letterario, per indagare l’importanza e il ruolo del duello all’interno del contesto sociale del XIX secolo portoghese, alquanto significativi sono gli esempi forniti da Eça de Queirós, massimo rappresentante della “Generazione del 70”.
The role of the greater white-fronted goose, Anser albifrons (Scopoli, 1769) (Anseriformes: Anatidae) in maintaining the natural circulation of the influenza A virus in the northwestern part of Black Sea Region (Ukraine)
Authors: Haidash O. M. , Muzyka D. V.
Published: February 2025

The publication combines the results of ornithological observations of the greater white-fronted goose, Anser albifrons (Scopoli, 1769) during migration and wintering in the south-western part of Odesa Region of Ukraine (Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Izmail, and Bolhrad districts) and the results of laboratory tests of biological samples of this species for the presence of the influenza A pathogen. The study was conducted in 2017–2019. A total of 1,591 samples of biological material (feces) of the greater white-fronted goose, collected in 48 locations in Odesa Region, were examined using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The influenza A virus genome was detected in 23 samples. The total annual prevalence was 1.44%, in winter — 1.44%, in spring — 1.81%. During the fall migration, no influenza A virus was detected in the genome samples, which determines the wintering period as the most important stage of integration of the greater white-fronted goose in maintaining the natural circulation of influenza A in the study area. By year, the prevalence was distributed as follows: in 2017 — 1.75%, in 2018 — 1.97%, in 2019 — 0.78%. All cases of detection of influenza A virus genome in fecal samples of the greater white-fronted geese concerned areas near large bodies of water in the coastal part of the Black Sea (Sasyk Lagoon and Tuzly Lagoons). Among the factors that may determine the high involvement of the greater white-fronted goose in the circulation of influenza A in these areas are the presence of other sources of infection: numerous dense multi-species aggregations of birds in the wetland complex and favorable conditions for pathogen transfer
O Brasil nas negociações do Acordo de Livre-Comércio Mercosul-União Europeia:
Authors: Nascimento dos Santos-Fuser Lucivânia
Published: February 2025

This article analyses the negotiations of free trade agreement between Mercosul and European Union (EU), and the commercial relations between these blocs. For this, it utilizes as search sources news from journals online and official sites of the involved countries, as well from blocs here mentioned. The analysis bases it in modern World-System and it has the specifical objectives to identify the principal players and agents of the negotiations to Mercosul-EU free trade agreement, includes actors and agents that oppose them to this integration, to explain what are the advantages and disadvantages of a interregional trade integration for the principal involved actors and agents, as well to explain the impasses of these negotiations and the actual configuration of the intra-regional economic relations in the Mercosul and of this bloc with European Union. The article considers these negotiations a reflex of the world hierarchical configurations in core, peripheral, and semi peripheral countries, as well the statal action in defence of the bourgeois interests, expanding it the power of the core states in peripheral and semi-peripheral areas to maximize the profit of their bourgeois, and that the agreement ratification can benefit the Brazilian agribusiness and affect negatively industrial sectors less competitive than EU, being able to generate unemployment and increase the Brazilian deindustrialization; and about environmental issues, it can contribute to decrease the use of agrotoxins in countries of the Mercosur.
O sistema multilateral da OMC
Authors: Castro Maria Clara , Leite Taylisi de Souza Correa
Published: February 2025

This research starts from the analysis of duty taxation under the prism of the Multilateral Trading System, which was incorporated by the World Trade Organization to manage trade relations between countries. It will be demonstrated how this system of liberal bases discourages national taxes in international transactions, impacting the economy of underdeveloped countries such as Brazil, an even more evident consequence in times of crisis such as covid-19. The objective of the research is to outline a parameter on the effects of the imposition of the MTS on the Financial and Tax Law of underdeveloped countries, with Brazil as the main object of study, shedding light on the debate about the future of this system.