bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IDENTIFICATION, CONSERVATION STATUS, TRADE AND LEGAL PROTECTION BASIS OF CARCHARHINUS SHARK CAUGHT IN THE WATERS OF RIAU ISLANDS PROVINCE, INDONESIA
Authors:   Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, University of Riau, Binawidya Campus, Pekanbaru 28293, Indonesia., EFFENDI Irwan , SARI Rika Permata ,   Padang Coastal and Marine Resources Management Center, Tanjung Pinang Unit, Tanjung Pinang 29113, Indonesia, AMANI Mutia Dhiya ,   Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, University of Riau, Binawidya Campus, Pekanbaru 28293, Indonesia.
Published: January 2025

There are currently 35 species of shark in the genus of Carcharhinus and eight of those are extinct. A global population decline of around 70% over the last half-century signals the urgency of shark fisheries regulation. This study aimed to identify and analyze the status, trade and legal protection basis of the Carcharhinus shark in Riau Islands Province waters, Indonesia. Samples were collected from sharks caught by fishermen and landed at Tangseng Port, Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Subsequently identified in the Padang Coastal and Marine Resources Management Center (PCMRMC), Tanjung Pinang Work Unit. Five shark species from the Carcharhinus genus were identified, namely the blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus), blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus), sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus), spot-tail shark (Carcharhinus sorrah) and blackspot shark (Carcharhinus sealei). All of these sharks are still caught, consumed and traded in this area. According to the IUCN, the current population conservation status of the Carcharhinus shark are; blacktip reef shark (Vulnerable), blacktip shark (Vulnerable), sandbar shark (Endangered), spot-tail shark (near threatened) and blackspot shark (Vulnerable). Legally, there is not much that can be expected for the protection of the Charcharhinus shark in the area, given that there is no strong legal basis and the government's weak political will in this matter.
LANDSCAPE MODEL OF THE UMA LENGGE TRADITIONAL SETTLEMENT, WEST NUSA TENGGARA
Authors:   Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Agriculture, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia, GUNAWAN Andi , MUGNISJAH Wahyu Qamara ,   Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Agriculture, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
Published: January 2025

Indonesia has a high diversity of cultural landscapes from Sabang to Merauke. One of them is the cultural landscape of the Dou Mbojo indigenous community in Bima Mariah, West Nusa Tenggara. The Dou Mbojo indigenous community has a traditional settlement called uma lengge. What makes the lengge uma unique is that it is a multi-functional house, namely as a barn for rice and other agricultural products, as well as as a residence. The character of uma lengge is reflected in the architecture, daily activity spaces and other elements forming the character. It should be conserved from cultural degradation for the sake of the identity of future generations. The research aims to analyze the features and elements forming the settlement landscape which indicate the character of the uma lengge traditional settlement landscape based on the local culture (Dou Mbojo). The method used in this research was a descriptive method through three stages, namely literature review, in depth interview and site observation. The research results show that the landscape model of the uma lengge traditional settlement was formed from natural and man-made features. Natural features include landform elements (terraced rice fields, gardens and forests), plants (rice, garden plants and forestry plants), pavement (circulation inside and outside settlements) and water (spring and river). Man-made features include building elements (uma lengge, mosque), plants (paddy, forest, dryland and fence plants), pavements (road and pathway) and site furniture (fences). The landscape model of the settlement was in the form of a nucleus pattern with the uma lengge as the core. This relatively ideal model being supported by strong traditional institutions and preserves their own environment and culture.
ESTIMATING THE RESPONSE OF MANGROVE ECOSYSTEMS IN HIGHLY PROTECTED BAY ENVIRONMENTS IN URBAN AREAS TO SEA LEVEL RISE: CASE FROM INNER AMBON BAY, AMBON ISLAND, INDONESIA
Authors:   Research Center for Oceanography, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta 14430, Indonesia, SETYAWAN Wahyu Budi
Published: January 2025

Inner Ambon Bay (IAB) is a small bay with an elongated shape, with a maximum length of about 5.1km and a maximum width of about 2.6km, and is located within the administrative area of Ambon City, the capital of Maluku Province. The waters of the bay are highly protected. There is a fairly extensive mangrove ecosystem on the northeast side of this bay which is used for various purposes, including educational and research activities. The increase in the population of Ambon City has caused residential areas to develop by expanding the mangrove area from the land side. Meanwhile, it is estimated that by 2100, the sea level will rise to a height of around 1.1m above the current sea level. Because of its benefits and to maintain the natural conditions of IAB, the existence of mangroves in the bay needs to be maintained. It is essential to examine the future of the mangrove ecosystem concerning sea level rise (SLR) to determine effective methods for preserving its presence in the bay. This study examines the possibilities in the mangrove ecosystem if the sea level rises to 1.1m above the present sea level. The results of this study show that the opportunity for mangroves in IAB to adapt to SLR is through recruitment in the population by mangrove species that are tolerant of SLR (Rhizophora). The opportunity can be increased by preventing residential areas from expanding into mangrove areas and by building permeable dams to encourage mud deposition and artificial shelter for propagule to help natural colonization.
FIRST RECORD OF SPERM WHALE DETECTION USING A HYDROACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT IN THE VICINITY OF FISH AGGREGATING DEVICES (FADs) IN THE MOLUCCA SEA
Authors:   Research Center for Deep Sea, The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta 14430, Indonesia, DWINOVANTYO Angga , SATRIOAJIE Widhya Nugroho ,   Deputy for Development Policy, The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta 10340, Indonesia, SOLIKIN Steven ,   Department of Marine Science and Technology, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia, SAHRI Achmad ,   Research Center for Oceanography, The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta 14430, Indonesia
Published: January 2025

Knowledge of the occurrence and behaviors of formerly intensively exploited marine mammals, such as sperm whales and around fish aggregating devices (FADs) are lacking yet crucial for guiding species conservation management. FAD-based fisheries attract targeted fish such as tuna and Endangered-Threatened-Protected species like sperm whales, making these species more vulnerable. Acoustic studies are imperative to learn more about sperm whale’s ecology. This study aimed to investigate the occurrences and activity patterns of sperm whales around FADs using active acoustic methods in the Molucca Sea. The 200kHz echosounder instrument was employed in this study to measure the target strength (TS) based on vertical movement patterns in the echogram. The presence of sperm whale has been observed spending around 6 hours at shallow depths during daylight over 10 days near the FADs, with depths varying from 0 to 50 meters. The temporal variations in the scattering amplitude (SA), with the highest SA values observed between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The TS values were measured at -31dB, 34dB and -30dB for the head, tail and broadside aspects, respectively. The findings from this study are anticipated to offer crucial contributions to the ecological understanding of sperm whales, thereby establishing a foundation for more effective conservation and management efforts within the Molucca Sea.
ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ АСПЕКТИ ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ ФІНАНСОВОГО МЕХАНІЗМУ БІЗНЕС-ЦЕНТРІВ
Authors: Винник К. С.
Published: January 2025

У статті розкрито теоретичні основи функціонування бізнес центрів в Україні. З'ясувано сутність і розкрито структуру фінансового механізму розвитку суб’єктів інфраструктури підтримкгі бізнесу. Систематизовано теоретичну базу функціонування фінансового механізму бізнес-центів в Україні. Класифіковано джерела фінансово-кредитного забезпечення суб'єктів бізнесу. Запропоновано шляхи підвищення ефективності фінансового механізму розвитку інфраструктури підтримки бізнесу.
Визначено, що фінансовий механізм розвитку: інфраструктури підтримки бізнесу охоплює собою сукупність фінансових методів, важелів і інструментів, що взаємопов'язані та взаємодіють між собою на державному, внутрішньому й ринковому рівнях і спрямовані на реалізацію економіко-інвестиційних та соціальних функцій підприємництва за відповідної нормативно-правової, інформаційної, інституційної й інфраструктурної систем забезпечення вказаного механізму. Основу фінансового механізму інфраструктури підтримки бізнесу складають фінансові методи, важелі та інструменти, які є різними в залежності від того, на якому з рівнів вони застосовуються. До фінансових методів належать: планування, прогнозування, фінансування, кредитування, інвестування, оподаткування, страхування. Фінансові важелі — засоби, використання яких дає можливість пожвавити, підсилити діяльність та сприяти розвитку бізнес центрів. Фінансові інструмент — конкретні способи реалізації фінансового методу, які прямо впливають на розвиток бізнес- центрів.
Efektivitas Buah Kurma terhadap Kadar Hemoglobin pada Ibu Hamil dengan Anemia di Puskesmas Karang Mulya Kabupaten Bekasi
Authors: Sri Martani Puji Rahayu  , Manullang Riyen Sari , Tetty Rina Aritonang  , Astrid Farmawati Sianipar
Published: January 2025

Latar Belakang : Ibu hamil berisiko tinggi mengalami anemia. Anemia pada kehamilan bisa berdampak terhadap terganggunya proses kehamilan dan persalinan. Salah satu intervensi yang bisa mengatasi anemia yaitu dengan cara terapi nutrisi berupa konsumsi buah kurma.Tujuan Penelitian : Mengetahui efektivitas buah kurma terhadap kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil dengan anemia di Puskesmas Karang Mulya Kabupaten Bekasi Tahun 2024. Metode Penelitian : Rancangan penelitian menggunakan Quasy-eksperiment dengan one group pretest-postest with control. Populasi sebanyak 42 orang dengan teknik pengambilan sampel purposive sampling dan didapatkan sampel sebanyak 15 orang kelompok buah kurma dan 15 orang kelompok kontrol. Analisa data berupa univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji Mann Whitney. Hasil Penelitian : Karakteristik ibu hamil pada kelompok buah kurma paling banyak usia 20-35 tahun (86,6%), pendidikan SMP (53,3%), pekerjaan IRT (60%) dan paritas multipara (86,6%). Sedangkan ibu hamil pada kelonmpok kontrol paling banyak usia 20-35 tahun (80%), pendidikan SMP (53,3%), pekerjaan IRT (46,6%) dan paritas multipara (73,3%). Kadar hemoglobin sebelum pemberian buah kurma dengan mean 9,75 dan setelah pemberian buah kurma dengan mean 11,08. Kadar hemoglobin sebelum pemberian kelompok kontrol dengan mean 9,81 dan setelah kelompok kontrol dengan mean 9,89. Buah kurma efektif meningkatkan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil dengan anemia dengan p-value 0,001 < 0,05. Kesimpulan : Buah kurma efektif meningkatkan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil dengan anemia.
Generalized Ramsey Numbers at the Linear and Quadratic Thresholds
Authors: Bennett Patrick , Cushman Ryan , Dudek Andrzej
Published: January 2025

The generalized Ramsey number $f(n, p, q)$ is the smallest number of colors needed to color the edges of the complete graph $K_n$ so that every $p$-clique spans at least $q$ colors. Erdős and Gyárfás showed that $f(n, p, q)$ grows linearly in $n$ when $p$ is fixed and $q=q_{\text{lin}}(p):=\binom p2-p+3$. Similarly they showed that $f(n, p, q)$ is quadratic in $n$ when $p$ is fixed and $q=q_{\text{quad}}(p):=\binom p2-\frac p2+2$. In this note we improve on the known estimates for $f(n, p, q_{\text{lin}})$ and $f(n, p, q_{\text{quad}})$. Our proofs involve establishing a significant strengthening of a previously known connection between $f(n, p, q)$ and another extremal problem first studied by Brown, Erdős and Sós, as well as building on some recent progress on this extremal problem by Delcourt and Postle and by Shangguan. Also, our upper bound on $f(n, p, q_{\text{lin}})$ follows from an application of the recent forbidden submatchings method of Delcourt and Postle.
The Clairvoyant Maître d'
Authors: Acton Reed , Petersen T. Kyle , Shirman Blake , Tenner Bridget Eileen
Published: January 2025

In this paper we study a variant of the Malicious Maître d' problem. This problem, attributed to computer scientist Rob Pike in Peter Winkler's book Mathematical Puzzles: A Connoisseur's Collection, involves seating diners around a circular table with napkins placed between each pair of adjacent settings. The goal of the maître d' is to seat the diners in a way that maximizes the number of diners who arrive at the table to find the napkins on both the left and right of their place already taken by their neighbors. Previous work described a seating algorithm in which the maître d' expects to force about 18\% of the diners to be napkinless. In this paper, we show that if the maître d' learns each diner's preference for the right or left napkin before they are placed at the table, this expectation jumps to nearly $1/3$ (and converges to $1/3$ as the table size gets large). Moreover, our strategy is optimal for every sequence of diners' preferences.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA CARD MATCH CIRCLE DALAM MATA PELAJARAN ILMU PENGETAHUAN ALAM DAN SOSIAL (IPAS)
Authors: Aprilia Anggi Fernanda Eka Saputri
Published: January 2025

Studi ini adalah penelitian pengembangan, atau yang dikenal sebagai Research and Development (R&D). Proses pengembangan dalam penelitian Penelitian ini menggunakan model ADDIE, yang terdiri dari lima tahap: analisis, perancangan, pengembangan, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Fokus penelitian ini terletak pada tahap implementasi, yaitu dengan melakukan uji coba terbatas di SDN 1 Kabila Bone. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai efektivitas pengembangan media pembelajaran Card Match Circle dalam mata pelajaran IPAS bagi siswa kelas IV di SDN 1 Kabila Bone, serta untuk mengukur kelayakan media tersebut. Subjek penelitian terdiri atas 12 siswa kelas IV di sekolah tersebut. Metode analisis data yang digunakan mencakup observasi, wawancara, dan pengisian angket.
Kata kunci: Media Pembelajaran, Norma dalam Adat-istiadat, Card Match Circle.
PENGEMBANGAN KETERAMPILAN DRIBBLING MELALUI MODEL LATIHAN DRIBBLE SLALOM PADA PEMAIN SEPAK PEMAIN SSB BORNEO FOOTBALL INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Authors: Jeff Jeff agung Perdana , Nur Wayudi Arief , Fahrul Razzi  , Bernisa  , Abdullah  , Garry Willam Dony  , Iwan Noor Alamsyah
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh model latihan dribble slalom terhadap peningkatan keterampilan menggiring bola pada pemain usia 9 tahun di SSB Borneo Football International Academy. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen semu (quasi-experimental) dengan desain One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari seluruh pemain usia 9 tahun menggunakan teknik total sampling. Instrumen pengukuran didasarkan pada alat ukur yang dikembangkan oleh Subagyo Irianto et al., dengan validitas 0,779 dan reliabilitas 0,559. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa data pretest memiliki nilai signifikansi 0,260 dan data posttest memiliki nilai signifikansi 0,120, keduanya lebih besar dari 0,05, sehingga memenuhi asumsi normalitas. Sebelum diberikan model latihan dribble slalom, rata-rata waktu menggiring bola adalah 29,72 detik, sedangkan setelah latihan, rata-rata waktu meningkat menjadi 23,29 detik, dengan selisih rata-rata sebesar 5,42 detik. Uji statistik menggunakan Paired Sample T-Test menghasilkan Thitung sebesar 11,417, yang lebih besar dari Ttabel (2,144), serta nilai signifikansi probabilitas sebesar 0,000 (< 0,05). Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa model latihan dribble slalom secara signifikan meningkatkan keterampilan menggiring bola pada pemain usia 9 tahun. Penelitian ini memberikan implikasi praktis bagi pelatih sepak bola dalam merancang program latihan yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan teknis pemain, khususnya dalam keterampilan menggiring bola.
Pengaruh Faktor Individu, Psikologis dan Organisasi Terhadap Kinerja Guru Pns dan Non Pns Di Taman Kanak-Kanak Se-Kecamatan Weru Sukoharjo
Authors: Warih Anggi Pratiwi  , Prehatiningsih Arip
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah faktor individu, psikologis dan organisasi berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru PNS dan Non PNS di Taman Kanak-kanak se- Kabupaten Sukoharjo. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif. Dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner/angket dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data: (1) uji prasyarat analisis yaitu validitas instrument, reliabilitas instrument, (2) Uji Hipotesis, pengujian hipotesis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan regresi parametrik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (1) Bahwa faktor individu (X1) berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru PNS (Y1). (2) Bahwa faktor psikologis (X2) berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru PNS (Y1).  (3) Bahwa faktor organisasi (X3) tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru PNS (Y1). (4) Faktor Individu (X1), Faktor Psikologi (X2) dan Faktor Organisasi (X3), berpengaruh secara signifikan bersama-sama terhadap Kinerja Guru PNS (Y1). (5) Bahwa faktor individu berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru non-PNS (Y2). (6) Bahwa faktor psikologis berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru non-PNS (Y2).  (7) Bahwa faktor organisasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru non-PNS (Y2). (4) Faktor Individu (X1), Faktor Psikologi (X2) dan Faktor Organisasi (X3), berpengaruh secara signifikan bersama-sama terhadap Kinerja Guru non-PNS (Y2)
Analisis Respon Orang Tua Terhadap Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Jenjang PAUD
Authors: Malaikosa Yes Matheos Lasarus , Adhe Kartika Rinakit , Hasibuan Rachma , Widayanti Melia Dwi
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pandangan orang tua terhadap implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di jenjang Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD). Metode yang digunakan adalah survei dengan 120 responden yang terdiri dari orang tua anak-anak yang bersekolah di lembaga PAUD yang telah mengimplementasikan Kurikulum Merdeka. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner skala Likert dan wawancara terstruktur, serta observasi langsung di lapangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas orang tua (70%) merasa puas dengan fleksibilitas yang ditawarkan oleh kurikulum ini, dan 65% merasa kurikulum lebih responsif terhadap kebutuhan anak. Namun, terdapat kekhawatiran di kalangan orang tua (55%) terkait kesiapan guru dalam menerapkan metode pembelajaran berbasis anak. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa meskipun orang tua mengapresiasi fleksibilitas dan responsivitas kurikulum, diperlukan peningkatan pelatihan dan pendampingan bagi guru untuk memastikan implementasi yang lebih efektif dan sesuai dengan harapan orang tua.
Tingkat Kecemasan Siswa Kelas VII SMP Syarifatul Ulum Dalam Senam Lantai Guling Depan
Authors: Darumoyo Kuncoro , Cahyaningtyas Erlina , Cahyaningtyas Erlina , Septianingrum Kartika , Septianingrum Kartika
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat Kecemasan Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Syarifatul Ulum dalam Pembelajaran Senam Lantai Guling Depan. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP Syarifatul Ulum dengan jumlah responden yaitu 34 siswa. Instrumen yang digunakan ialah menggunakan skala SAS (Sport Anxiety Scale) kemudian jumlah dari data tersebut dibuat rata-rata menggunakan rumus mean. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: 1) siswa dengan kategori tingkat kecemasan rendah sebanyak tidak ada. 2) siswa dengan kategori tingkat kecemasan agak rendah sebanyak 9 siswa. 3) siswa dengan kategori kecemasan agak tinggi sebanyak 17 siswa. 4) siswa dengan kategori tingkat kecemasan tinggi sebanyak 8 siswa. Hasil perhitungan rata-rata dengan menggunakan rumus mean yaitu 55,7, artinya bahwa tingkat kecemasan siswa putri pada senam lantai guling depan yaitu agak tinggi.
Implementasi Model Problem-Based Learning Pada Pembelajaran IPS di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Tri Wardati Khusniyah  , Miratu Chaeroh
Published: January 2025

Artikel ini bertujuan mengungkap permasalahan pembelajaran IPS yang belum diajarkan secara terpadu dan alasan para siswa kurang tertarik dalam mengikuti pembelajaran IPS serta upaya perbaikan menggunakan model problem-based learning. Metode penulisan menggunakan studi kepustakaan dari berbagai literatur. Hasil studi kepustakaan mengungkapkan bahwa pembelajaran IPS yang bersifat terpadu di sekolah bukan menjadi permasalahan apabila guru memiliki pemahaman yang baik tentang disiplin ilmu-ilmu sosial. Faktor penyebab siswa kurang tertarik pada pembelajaran IPS yaitu penempatan jam pelajaran sebagai pelengkap di siang hari, kinerja guru, dan model pembelajaran yang kurang sesuai. Upaya perbaikan untuk mengatasi hal tersebut yaitu mengarahkan pada pembelajaran yang berpusat pada siswa (student centered learning). Salah satunya adalah menggunakan model problem-based learning. Pembelajaran IPS yang memfokuskan pada penyelidikan dan pemecahan masalah di kehidupan sehari-hari, sangat tepat apabila menggunakan model PBL.
Improving business process efficiency in gaming industry companies using the cmmi (capability maturity model integration) methodology
Authors:   Lead QA Specialist, MY.GAMES Armenia, Yerevan, Saprykin Andrei
Published: January 2025

This review article explores the potential benefits of implementing the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) methodology in gaming industry companies. The work begins by describing the role of ISACA and the CMMI Institute in developing professional process management standards. The article examines the structure of CMMI and its application in the context of game development. Key stages of the CMMI audit in gaming companies are highlighted, from the initial assessment to post-audit activities, and a strategy for improving business processes is formulated, considering the industry's specific characteristics. Special attention is given to existing research findings and practical examples of Particular attention is given to analyzing the feasibility of applying CMMI in gaming companies, based on the results of a technical report published by ISACA, as well as examples of CMMI-certified companies such as Tietronix, XcelTec, WebClues Infotech, ISHIR, and Team In India, which specialize in game development.
Sports and Injuries & Orthopedic Approach in Sports Injuries
Authors: Gökmen Mehmet Yiğit , Varol Serkan , Karıncaoğlu Ergin , Yapar Ahmet
Published: January 2025

Knee Injuries in Sports: Surgical Management and Rehabilitation Strategies
Mehmet Yiğit GÖKMEN
Intolerance of Uncertainty, Stress and Sports Injuries
Serkan VAROL
Ergin KARINCAOĞLU
Qualitative Insights in Orthopedics: Bridging Science and Patient Experience
Mehmet Yiğit GÖKMEN
Physical Activity, Stature Development, Body Composition and Athletic Performance
Ahmet YAPAR
Winter Sports Injuries: Comprehensive Management and Prevention Strategies
Mehmet Yiğit GÖKMEN
A Comprehensive Review of Injuries in Fencing
Ergin KARINCAOĞLU
Eren ULUÖZ
Orthopedic Challenges in Extreme Sports
Mehmet Yiğit GÖKMEN
Characterization of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum GP258
Authors: Chakra Prashantkumar Siddappa , Banakar Aishwarya , Puranik Shriram Narayan , Kaveeshwar Vishwas , Ravikumar C R , Gayathri Devaraja
Published: January 2025

The fundamental goal of our investigation is to employ a sustainable synthesis method for zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), utilizing lactic acid bacteria isolated from curd as the key biological agent. Bacteria function as agents for both reduction and capping processes, which aids the synthesis of ZnO NPs. Various characterization techniques including XRD, FTIR, UV–vis, TEM, SEM-EDX, and zeta potential measurements were employed to analyze the morphology, dimensions, and elemental composition of the generated nanoparticles. The experimental outcomes confirmed the presence of hexagonal wurtzite-structured ZnO NPs with an average size of 10 nm. The colloidal system demonstrated excellent stability with a zeta potential of −60 mV. Furthermore, the synthesized nanoparticles displayed significant antibacterial activity against selected human pathogens, with the biggest inhibition zone observed against Staphylococcus aureus (22 ± 0.57 mm) and the smallest inhibition zone observed against Salmonella enterica serovar typhi (3 ± 1 mm). MTT assay revealed the promising antiproliferative potential of ZnO NPs, with an average IC50 value of 98.53 µg/mL. Additionally, the NPs were photocatalytically and electrochemically analyzed, indicating their potential use in cancer research as well as in coating and drug delivery applications.
Optimization Strategies for Government Asset Management in Jakarta Using Multi-Criteria Analysis
Authors: Toha Sidik Nur , Ghiffari Ahmad , Irzal Feirully
Published: January 2025

The large number of government assets is often not managed properly, thus becoming a financial burden for the government, including the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government. On the other hand, the government has limitations in managing their assets. Therefore, cooperation in asset management and optimization is important to support the increase in local revenue. It is crucial to map government-owned assets so that they can be utilized in accordance with the highest and best use principle. This research uses data from 31 samples of Jakarta government asset data to map assets, focusing on land and buildings, using multiple criteria analysis. These criteria are compiled based on expert judgment and weighted using the analytical hierarchy process method. The results show that there are 6 assets in the high market category and high condition, 7 assets in the high market category but low condition, 8 assets in the low market category but high condition, and 9 assets in the low market category and low condition.
Foreign Exchange Market and Manufacturing Sector Performance in Nigeria
Authors: Effiong Ubong Edem , Ukere Idongesit Justin , Ekpenyong Ekpenyong Ame
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we explored the effect of exchange rate on manufacturing sector performance in Nigeria from 1981 to 2022. The motivation for paper arises from the recurring exchange rate depreciation and the declining manufacturing sector performance in recent times. The study utilized the autoregressive distributed lag approach as an analytical technique. Findings from the study portrayed that exchange rate and interest rate exerted negative and significant effect on the manufacturing sector performance in Nigeria. Other key findings include the fact that both bank credit to the manufacturing sector and government expenditure exerted a positive and significant effect on manufacturing sector performance in Nigeria during the study period. It was therefore recommended that exchange rate stability is necessary to curb the uncertainties associated with the import bill of pertinent inputs required by the manufacturing sector.
BNCC, FILOSOFIA E PNLD: UMA ANÁLISE DE MATERIAL DIDÁTICO
Authors: Souza Geovana Barros de
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho é um recorte da pesquisa de dissertação de Mestrado Profissional, concluída em dezembro de 2022, no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul. A pesquisa aborda o ensino de Filosofia nas escolas de Ensino Médio de Campo Grande-MS, com foco na análise do manual didático mais utilizado por professores e escolas do município. O recorte apresentado neste trabalho concentra-se na análise da parte destinada aos professores, de um dos seis volumes do livro didático Moderna Plus, da Editora Moderna, produzido conforme as diretrizes do Programa Nacional do Livro Didático (PNLD) de 2021. Essa edição do PNLD adapta o conteúdo às especificações da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), integrando a disciplina de Filosofia com as de Geografia, História e Sociologia, e formando assim a área de Ciências Humanas e Sociais Aplicadas.
Targeted screening for acid sphingomyelinase deficiency – a short guide to early diagnosis of a rare metabolic disease with available treatment
Authors:   “Grigore Alexandrescu” Emergency Children’s Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Vlad Raluca Maria ,   UMF “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: January 2025

Acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) is a lysosomal storage disorder of sphingomyelin. It is a progressive, potentially fatal disease that affects the liver, spleen, bones, hematological system, and lungs. The incidence is 1 in 250,000 individuals, meaning that statistically, there are 75,900 people with ASMD in Romania. Up until end of November 2024, only 18 patients (15 children and 3 adults) have been diagnosed in our country. Since June 2024, enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) with Olipudase-alfa has been approved in Romania and is now available in accredited centers nationwide. All children diagnosed in Romania are currently undergoing treatment, two of them in the Pediatric Department of “Grigore Alexandrescu” Hospital, accredited within the ASMD subprogram of the National Rare Diseases Program of the Romanian Ministry of Health since November 2024. Patients with persistent splenomegaly of undetermined etiology, hepato(spleno)megaly with short stature and dyslipidemia, persistent thrombocytopenia of undetermined etiology, recurrent bone pain as well as first- and second-degree relatives of patients diagnosed with sphingolipidoses are good candidates for screening. Dry spot testing can be performed free of charge at our center. NPD is currently significantly underdiagnosed in Romania. A coherent screening program is essential to enable early diagnosis of a rare disease for which ERT is available in Romania and fully financially covered by the National Health Insurance House. Increasing awareness among clinicians about this rare disease will ensure success in achieving early treatment.
Contours of a New World Economic System and Prospects for Russia
Authors:   Central Economics and Mathematics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bakhtizi Albert R.
Published: January 2025

The world today is changing quite rapidly, reflecting the accumulation of contradictions between the leading countries of the world and their alliances, and for the purpose of its resolution they more and more often resort to strong-arm tactics (military conflicts, economic sanctions, etc.). On the one hand, they accelerate change, on the other hand, reduce the level of certainty of the future. Consequently, the need for development of new methods for scientifically based forecasting emerges. The author examines transformation trends of the current world economic system and Russia’s place in it, and proposes new tools for forecasting its future development as well, taking into account its inherent turbulence.
India-China Economic Directions – Towards Fourth Industrial Revolution
Authors:   Chinese Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Kondapalli Srikanth
Published: January 2025

As the second and fifth largest economies in the world, China and India have embraced the vicissitudes of world economy and re-adjusting their policies to strengthen their economies as well as to usher in a multipolar world. Both have launched their long-term strategic plans for self-strengthening in Made in China 2025, “socialist modernisation” by 2049 by China and Vikas (Development)/Viksit Bharat (Developed India) 2047 campaigns by India. In its current 14th Five Year Plan, China had announced a shift towards an innovation-driven model, emphasising technological advancements and domestic consumption. India had also launched Make in India, Skill India, Digital India and other plans. Despite challenges, both of these countries are currently experiencing massive social transformations in human resources development, talent generation, industrial growth specifically knowledge economy and other related fields. Both China and India have also been aware of the socio-economic stress that globalisation has set in and hence have undertaken social welfare policies like addressing “san nong”, “jandhan” (direct bank transfers) and other schemes. It is argued that, despite problems, the efforts of China and India are transforming the socio-economic fabrics of these countries.
How Will Imperialism Fall and What Comes After It? Geopolitical Preconditions of Noonomy
Authors:   Milton Friedman University, Artner Annamaria
Published: January 2025

This article aims at clarifying what is noonomy, how it differs from a knowledge-based economy in a neoliberal sense and what are the preconditions to achieve it. Furthermore,the author discusses the development of capitalism into imperialism and the evolution and changes of form if imperialism. She explains in five theses what is the present form of imperialism and what are the mechanisms and powers that are working on dismantling it and forming a multipolar world. She concludes that with the economic and societal leadership of China and military leadership of Russia the front of the decolonizer and anti-imperialist forces is broadening, and imperialism is weakening through delinking and the formulation of a multipolar world order that opens the way a better society that is based on a true and broad knowledge and can be called to noonomy or socialism as well.
Sharing Economy as Part of the Movement Towards Noonomy
Authors:   Ural State University of Economics, Pyankova Svetlana G. , Zakolyukina katerina S. ,   Ural State University of Economics
Published: January 2025

This article is devoted to the theoretical understanding ofthe concept of sharing economy. The research examines the views of Russian and foreign scientists on this concept. The article confirms the thesis about the existence of conceptual confusion regarding the concept of sharing economy. The paper presents the factors influencing the development of sharing, considers the main segments of the sharing economy. As a result of the conducted research of the theoretical base, the authors cite the specifics of the sharing economy, and also propose an author’s definition of the concept, according to which the sharing economy is a set of economic and non-economic relations in which satisfaction of needs is carried out without the right of ownership on the part of the consumer or the conclusion of other long-term agreements. The paper focuses on the fact that the sharing economy is a stage of movement towards a new society, a new way of organizing the economy. The authors of the study refer to the concept of noonomy by Bodrunov S.D. One of the key conclusions of the work is the need to focus on noovalues in the course of further development of sharing, which will make it possible to make the transition to noonomy, as well as
neutralize the existing contradictions and possible risks of the sharing economy.
The Movement Towards Noonomy and the Neoliberal Barrier to Technological Modernization
Authors:   Free Economic Society of Russia, Bodrunov Sergey D.
Published: January 2025

The author raises fundamental questions related to the escalation of crisis phenomena in the economic, social and environmental spheres, which is the case for the entire modern human civilization. A social system based on the criteria of economic rationality, on the one hand, provides significant technological progress, but, on the other,fails to deal with the negative consequences of said progress using the latest technologies contrary to the interests of human
development. The currently dominant neoliberal economy subjects production to the criterion of economic benefit, and in pursuit of profit growth and expansion of sales markets it leads to a mindless increase in production volumes and the exploitation of irreplaceable natural resources. Moreover, relying on the latest technologies, it develops the most sophisticated methods of manipulating and imposing simulated needs on the consumer, wasting the Earth’s resources to
provide the consumer with illusory benefits that supposedly would satisfy these needs. With such a background, social contradictions and global economic conflicts are growing, escalating the threat of the use of mass destruction weapons. At the same time, modern knowledge-intensive technologies create an opportunity to overcome these issues. They ensure the satisfaction of human needs with decreasing costs of material resources. A high level of production knowledge-intensivity suggests an extended need for creative work, while forming a “cultural man,” turning consumer goods from the purpose of production only into means of providing conditions for the development of human creative abilities. However, the consistent implementation of these options requires abandoning the neoliberal paradigm of economic growth. The transition to other non-economic criteria of development, and, ultimately, the transition to noonomy – a non-economic way of ensuring human needs – requires a consistent, step-by-step development strategy.
For our country the first stages of implementation of this strategy may be reflected in the achievement of technological sovereignty based on the reindustrialization of the economy based on the latest technologies. The means to achieving this stage are an active industrial policy and the use of methods of planned regulation of the market economy.
Local Wisdom in Fiction Text Comprehension Between Students and AIs
Authors: Juanda Juanda , Azis Azis  , Sulastriningsih Djumingin
Published: January 2025

This study aims to compare the level of understanding of local wisdom values in short stories between students and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The participants were 474 students from various universities in Indonesia: Al-Asyariah Mandar University, Makassar State University, Manado State University, West Sulawesi University, and Timor University. Meanwhile, five AIs were involved as non-human subjects: ChatGPT, Chatsonic, Claude AI, Gemini, and Perplexity. The analysis techniques used in this study include independent sample t-test and Fisher's one-way ANOVA to compare the understanding of local wisdom between students and AI systems as well as between different groups of students. Findings show that AIs have a significantly higher understanding of local wisdom than university students, with AIs such as ChatGPT and Claude AI significantly outperforming. In addition, females have a significantly better understanding of local wisdom than males, while there are no significant differences based on domicile. Students from Al-Asyariah Mandar University have a better understanding. The implications of this study indicate the need for more inclusive and gender-sensitive curriculum development and increased integration of AI technology in education to enrich the understanding of local wisdom. Future research can explore other factors influencing the understanding of local wisdom and evaluate the long-term impact of AI in culture and literature learning.
Data on Economic Contribution of Agricultural Industries: 2021 Social Accounting Matrices for Gauteng Province, South Africa
Authors: Ramigo Pfunzo
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the Social Accounting Matrices (SAM) is to enhance the quality of the data base for modelling, including, but not limited to policy analysis, price analysis, decomposition analysis and Computable General Equilibrium (CGE).
The need for financial education in the face of the social media and cryptocurrency phenomenon
Authors: Martin Gomez Sonia , Bartolome Muñoz de Luna Angel
Published: January 2025

Purpose – is to provide evidence of how social networks act as an indispensable channel in the cryptocurrency phenomenon and its public perception, analysing the context in which it occurs, as well as the patterns followed and the most commonly used channels.
Research methodology – this article explores and provides evidence on the relationship between cryptocurrencies and social networks through the use of digital social listening tools, exploring data retrieved from the most prominent social networks, as well as websites, forums and blogs.
Findings – the urgent need to provide an adequate level of financial education in the digital
economy.
Research limitations – the study should be carried out by age segments to assess whether it is only a problem of the younger population, which are the habitual users of social networks.
Practical implications – the cryptocurrency user or investor is aware of the existing risks associated with cryptocurrencies, especially among the young population, without underestimating the influence that social networks have had and continue to have on the perception and acceptance of digital currencies, and even on their popularity.
Originality/Value – investing in cryptocurrencies requires social responsibility on the part of institutions, demanding adequate legislation and financial training for potential investors.
The Clear Sky Corridor: Insights Towards Aerosol Formation in Exoplanets Using an AI-based Survey of Exoplanet Atmospheres
Authors: Ashtari Reza , Stevenson Kevin B. , Sing David , López-Morales Mercedes , Alam Munazza K. , Nikolov Nikolay K. , Evans-Soma Thomas M.
Published: January 2025

Producing optimized and accurate transmission spectra of exoplanets from telescope data has traditionally been a manual and labor intensive procedure. Here we present the results of the first attempt to improve and standardize this procedure by using artificial-intelligence-based (AI-based) processing of light curves and spectroscopic data from transiting exoplanets observed with the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST) Wide Field Camera (WFC3) instrument. We implement an AI-based parameter optimizer that autonomously operates the Eureka! pipeline to produce homogeneous transmission spectra of publicly available HST WFC3 datasets, spanning exoplanet types from hot Jupiters to sub-Neptunes. Surveying 42 exoplanets with temperatures between 280 and 2580 K, we confirm modeled relationships between the amplitude of the water band at 1.4 μm of hot Jupiters and their equilibrium temperatures. We also identify a similar, novel trend in Neptune/sub-Neptune atmospheres, but shifted to cooler temperatures. Excitingly, a planet-mass versus equilibrium-temperature diagram reveals a “Clear Sky Corridor,” where planets between 700 and 1700 K (depending on the mass) show stronger 1.4 μm H2O band measurements. This novel trend points to metallicity as a potentially important driver of aerosol formation. With HST sculpting this foundational understanding for aerosol formation in various exoplanet types ranging from Jupiters to sub-Neptunes, we present a compelling platform for the James Webb Space Telescope to discover similar atmospheric trends for more planets across a broader wavelength range.
Atmospheric Mass Loss from TOI-1259 A b, a Gas Giant Planet with a White Dwarf Companion
Authors: Saidel Morgan , Vissapragada Shreyas , Spake Jessica , Knutson Heather A. , Linssen Dion , Zhang Michael , Greklek-McKeon Michael , Pérez-González Jorge , Oklopčić Antonija
Published: January 2025

The lack of close-in Neptune-mass exoplanets evident in transit surveys has largely been attributed to either photoevaporative mass loss or high-eccentricity migration. To distinguish between these two possibilities, we investigate the origins of TOI-1259 A b, a Saturn-mass (0.4M
J, 1.0R
J) exoplanet lying along the upper edge of the Neptune desert. TOI-1259 A b's close-in (P = 3.48 days) orbit and low bulk density make the planet particularly vulnerable to photoevaporation. We studied the upper atmosphere of TOI-1259 A b using metastable helium 1083 nm transits observed with Palomar/WIRC and Keck/NIRSPEC. We report a band-integrated excess absorption of 0.395% ± 0.072% with Palomar/WIRC and a spectroscopically resolved 5.5 ± 0.94 km s−1 blueshifted absorption of 2.4% ± 0.52% (T
1–T
4) and 3.5% ± 0.72% (T
2–T
3) with Keck/NIRSPEC. These measurements indicate the presence of an extended escaping atmosphere. Fitting these signals with a Parker wind model, we determine a corresponding atmospheric mass-loss rate of log(

M

̇

) = 10.2–10.65 g s−1 for thermosphere temperatures between 7900 and 8600 K. This relatively low rate suggests that this planet would not have been significantly altered by mass loss even if it formed in situ. However, the presence of a white dwarf companion, TOI-1259 B, hints that this planet may not have formed close-in, but rather migrated inward relatively late. Given the estimated parameters of the proto−white dwarf companion, we find that high-eccentricity migration is possible for the system.
A SPectroscopic Survey of Biased Halos in the Reionization Era (ASPIRE): Spectroscopically Complete Census of Obscured Cosmic Star Formation Rate Density at z = 4–6
Authors: Sun Fengwu , Wang Feige , Yang Jinyi , Champagne Jaclyn B. , Decarli Roberto , Fan Xiaohui , Bañados Eduardo , Cai Zheng , Colina Luis , Egami Eiichi , Hennawi Joseph F. , Jin Xiangyu , Jun Hyunsung D. , Khusanova Yana , Li Mingyu , Li Zihao , Lin Xiaojing , Liu Weizhe , Meyer Romain A. , Pudoka Maria A. , Rieke George H. , Shen Yue , Tee Wei Leong , Venemans Bram , Walter Fabian , Wu Yunjing , Zhang Huanian , Zou Siwei
Published: January 2025

We present a stringent measurement of the dust-obscured star formation rate density (SFRD) at z = 4–6 from the ASPIRE JWST Cycle-1 medium and ALMA Cycle-9 large program. We obtained JWST/NIRCam grism spectroscopy and ALMA 1.2 mm continuum map along 25 independent quasar sightlines, covering a total survey area of  ∼35 arcmin2 where we search for dusty star-forming galaxies (DSFGs) at z = 0–7. We identify eight DSFGs in seven fields at z = 4–6 through the detection of Hα or [O iii] λ5008 lines, including fainter lines such as Hβ, [O iii] λ4960, [N ii] λ6585, and [S ii] λλ6718,6733 for six sources. With this spectroscopically complete DSFG sample at z = 4–6 and negligible impact from cosmic variance (shot noise), we measure the infrared luminosity function (IRLF) down to L
IR ∼ 2 × 1011
L
⊙. We find flattening of IRLF at z = 4–6 towards the faint end (power-law slope

α
=
0.5

9

−
0.45

+
0.39

). We determine the dust-obscured cosmic SFRD at this epoch to be

log
[

ρ

SFR
,
IR

/
(

M
⊙

yr

−
1

Mpc

−
3

)
]
=
−
1.5

2

−
0.13

+
0.14

. This is significantly higher than previous determinations using ALMA data in the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, which is void of DSFGs at z = 4–6 because of strong cosmic variance (shot noise). We conclude that the majority (66% ± 7%) of cosmic star formation at z ∼ 5 is still obscured by dust. We also discuss the uncertainty of SFRD propagated from far-IR spectral energy distribution and IRLF at the bright end, which will need to be resolved with future ALMA and JWST observations.