bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perancangan Media Pembelajaran Animasi Berbasis Adobe Flash CS 6 pada Materi Jaringan Komputer untuk Siswa SMK
Authors: Nurhasanah Nurhasanah , Nur Fitrianingsih  , Ahyar Ahyar
Published: February 2025

This study aims to design adobe flash CS 6-based animation learning media and determine the feasibility of adobe flash-based animation learning media. The final result of this research is Adobe Flash CS 6-based animation learning media on computer network material for class X TKJ at SMKN 1 Kota Bima which has been tested for feasibility. This study uses the R&D method with the ADDIE model. The stages in this study include five stages, namely (1) the analysis stage (needs analysis), (2) design, (3) development (product development), (4) implementation (product trial) , and (5) evaluation (product maintenance). Based on the final assessment of media experts I and media experts II with a percentage of 92.5%, media experts stated that Adobe Flash-based animation learning media on computer network material that had been developed was declared very feasible. Based on the final assessment of the material experts with a percentage of 90% stated that Adobe Flash CS6-based animation learning media on computer network material that had been developed was declared Very Feasible. While the final result of the small group respondents' assessment of Adobe Flash CS6-based animation learning media on computer network material with a percentage of 81.25% was declared Feasible. The final result of the large group respondent's assessment of the android-based computer assembly learning media with a percentage of 85.87% was stated to be Very Feasible.
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang media pembelajaran animasi berbasis adobe flash CS 6 dan mengetahui tingkat kelayakan media pembelajaran animasi berbasis adobe flash. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah Media Pembelajaran animasi berbasis adobe flash pada materi jaringan komputer kelas X TKJ di SMKN 1 kota bima yang telah teruji kelayakannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode R&D dengan model ADDIE Tnahapan dalam penelitian ini meliputi lima tahapan, yaitu (1) tahap analisys (analisis kebutuhan), (2) design, (3) development (pengembangan produk), (4) implementation (uji coba produk), dan (5) evaluation (pemeliharaan produk). Berdasarkan penilaian akhir dari Ahli media I dan Ahli media II dengan persentase 92,5% ahli media menyatakan bahwa media pembelajaran animasi berbasis adobe flash CS 6 pada materi jaringan komputer yang telah dikembangan dinyatakan Sangan Layak. Berdasarkan penilaian akhir dari Ahli materi dengan persentase 90% menyatakan bahwa media pembelajaran animasi berbasis adobe flash CS 6 pada materi jaringan komputer yang telah dikembangkan dinyatakan Sangat Layak. Sedangkan hasil akhir dari penilaian responden kelompok kecil terhadap media pembelajaran animasi berbasis adobe flash CS 6 pada materi jaringan komputer dengan persentase 81,25% dinyatakan Layak. Hasil akhir dari penilaian responden kelompok besar terhadap media pembelajaran perakitan komputer berbasis android dengan persentase 85,87% dinyatakan Sangat Layak.
Sistem Pengelolaan Kelompok Tani Tembakau Desa Cimeuhmal Untuk Meningkatkan Efisiensi dan Kesejahteraan Petani
Authors: Danuartha Danuartha , Cantika Mauly Nur Zahra  , Hafizh Alfaris
Published: February 2025

In Pasir Malang Hamlet, Cimeuhmal Village, Tanjungsiang Subang District, there are five tobacco farmer groups, including Kiara Farmer Group 3, Kiara Farmer Group 2, Lembah Barokah Farmer Group, Mekar Mandiri Farmer Group and Sugih Mukti Farmer Group. Farmers are the main actors in producing agricultural products. To increase the productivity of agricultural quality, it is necessary to support various technologies in agriculture. In this study, a farmer group management system was developed with the title "Tobacco Farmer Group Management System for Cimeuhmal Village". The system was developed using one of the SDLC spiral models. There are 6 stages in this method, namely Liaison, Planning, Risk Analysis, Engineering, Construction & Release, and System Evaluation. The product produced through this research is a tobacco farmer group system that can be used to produce information about the characteristics and mapping of tobacco farmers, especially in Cimeuhmal Village.
Abstrak
Di Dusun Pasir Malang Desa Cimeuhmal Kecamatan Tanjungsiang Kabupaten Subang memiliki lima kelompok tani tembakau diantaranya adalah Kelompok Tani Kiara 3, Kelompok Tani Kiara 2, Kelompok Tani Lembah Barokah, Kelompok Tani Mekar Mandiri dan Kelompok Tani Sugih Mukti. Petani merupakan aktor utama dalam menghasilkan produk pertanian. Untuk peningkatan produktivitas kualitas pertanian diperlukan dukungan berbagai teknologi di bidang pertanian. Dalam penelitian ini dikembangkan sebuah sistem pengelolaan kelompok tani dengan judul "Sistem Pengelolaan Kelompok Tani Tembakau Desa Cimeuhmal". Adapun dalam sistem ini dikembangkan menggunakan salah satu SDLC model spiral. Terdapat 6 tahap dalam metode ini yaitu Liaison, Planning, Risk Analysis, Engineering, Construction & Release, dan System Evaluation. Produk yang dihasilkan melalui penelitian ini adalah sebuah sistem kelompok tani tembakau yang dapat digunakan untuk menghasilkan informasi mengenai karakteristik dan pemetaan petani tembakau khususnya di Desa Cimeuhmal.
Pengembangan Website E-Commerce untuk Meningkatkan Efektivitas Media Promosi dan Penjualan Online
Authors: Yuniana Cahyaningrum
Published: February 2025

Effective website development and management can be the key to success in the era of online sales, in this case because e-commerce is increasingly developing rapidly. This research aims to describe how good use of e-commerce websites can increase the effectiveness of promotional media and strengthen online sales. This research will explain design that is easy to use or user friendly, responsive, social media integration, analytical data, and well-planned marketing strategies. This is the key to success in developing an e-commerce website, so that data security and data privacy have an important role in maintaining consumer trust. For business owners, the use of technology and appropriate marketing strategies can provide practical direction in website development to achieve maximum goals. One of the efforts made in building and managing an effective e-commerce website is by increasing product sales. The result of this research is the development of an e-commerce website with increased effectiveness of promotional media and online sales.
ABSTRAK
Pengembangan dan pengelolaan website yang efektif mampu menjadi kunci keberhasilan dalam era penjualan secara online dalam hal ini karena e-commerce yang semakin lama semakin berkembang pesat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan bagaimana penggunaan website e-commerce yang baik dan dapat meningkatkan efektivitas media promosi, dan memperkuat penjualan online. Pada penelitian ini akan dijelaskan mengenai desain yang mudah dipergunakan atau userfriendly, responsif, integrasi media sosial, data analitik, dan strategi pemasaran yang terencana dengan baik. Hal ini merupakan kunci keberhasilan dalam pengembangan website e-commerce, sehingga keamanan data dan privasi data memiliki peran penting dalam menjaga kepercayaan konsumen. Bagi pemilik usaha, pemanfaatan teknologi dan strategi pemasaran yang tepat dapat memberikan arahan yang praktis dalam pengembangan website untuk mencapai tujuan maksimal. Salah satu upaya yang dilakukan dalam membangun dan mengelola website e-commerce yang efektif dengan meningkatkan penjualan produk. Hasil dari penelitan ini berupa pengembangan website e-commerce dengan peningkatan dalam efektivitas media promosi dan penjualan online.
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi E-arsip Berbasis Android Untuk Efisiensi Penyimpanan File Skripsi Mahasiswa STKIP Taman Siswa Bima
Authors: Irawati Ika , Khaerunisa
Published: February 2025

The aim of this study is to develop an Android-based e-archive information system for theses and assess its feasibility. The outcome is an Android-based E-Archive Information System for Thesis Files using MIT App Inventor 2, which underwent feasibility testing. The research follows the R&D method employing the ADDIE model, consisting of five stages: (1) Analysis, (2) Design, (3) Development, (4) Implementation, and (5) Evaluation, involving 15 students in both small and large group trials. Data was collected through a questionnaire using Likert scale for analysis. The Android-based E-Archive Information System for Thesis Files demonstrated high feasibility, with a content and appearance rating of 86.42% by Media experts, 93.6% in small group trials, and 92% in large group trials. It was deemed highly suitable for use at STKIP Taman Siswa Bima.
ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang sistem informasi e-arsip skripsi berbasis android dan mengetahui tingkat kelayakan aplikasi. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah Sistem Informasi E-Arsip dengan MIT APP Inventore 2 Berbasis Android Untuk File Skripsi Mahasiswa telah teruji kelayaknnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode R&D dengan model ADDIE.Tahapan dalam penelitian ini meliputi lima tahapan, yaitu (1) Tahap Analisys, (2) Desaign, (3) Development, (4) Implementation, (5) Evaluation. Sampel Mahasiswa sebanyak 15 orang terhitung pada uji coba kelompok kecil dan uji coba kelompok besar. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu Angket yang berisi pertanyaan, dengan teknik analisis data menggunakan skala Likert. Kualitase-arsip skripsi berbasis androidtermasuk dalam kategori sangat layak dari segi isi dan dari segi tampilan, hal ini berdasarkan penilaian kelayakan aplikasi dari ahli Media I dan II dengan persentase 86,42% dan penilaian dengan pengguna kelompok kecil dengan persentase 93,6% dan penilaian dari kelompok besar dengan persentase 92%. aplikasi Sistem Informasi E-Arsip Berbasis Android Untuk File Skripsi Mahasiswa STKIP Taman Siswa Bimadinyatakan sangat layak digunakan.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Siswa pada Materi Algoritma Pengurutan Melalui Penerapan Project Based Learning
Authors: Usuli Mutmaina A. , Abd Aziz Bouty  , Rochmad Mohammad Thohir Yassin  , Sitti Suhada  , Alfian Zakaria  , Arif Dwinanto
Published: February 2025

The level of students' interest in the concept of sorting algorithms is still low, mostly due to the use of traditional teaching methods by teachers, where students are less engaged in the active learning process. This method is often ineffective in helping students understand the concept of sorting algorithms comprehensively. Therefore, this study aims to rectify this situation by using project-based learning methods, which are expected to enhance students' comprehension. In this study, a pre-experimental study was conducted using a one-group pretest-posttest design to assess the impact of implementing the new method. The study's results demonstrate a significant improvement in students' learning outcomes, as seen by the disparity in scores between the pretest and posttest. On average increase of 14.167 and (Sig.) 0.000, with a value lower than 0.05, these data indicate that the project-based learning method successfully improves students' understanding of sorting algorithms significantly.
ABSTRAK
Tingkat ketertarikan Siswa terhadap konsep algoritma pengurutan masih rendah, yang sebagian besar disebabkan oleh penggunan metode pengajaran yang bersifat konvensional oleh guru, di mana siswa kurang dilibatkan dalam proses belajar aktif. Metode ini sering kali tidak efektif dalam membantu siswa memahami konsep algoritma pengurutan secara menyeluruh. Dengan demikian, adapun tujuannya guna memperbaiki situasi ini dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran project based learning yang mampu memberikan pemahaman lebih kepada siswa. Dilakukannya studi pra-eksperimen dengan desain one group – pretest posttest pada penelitian ini guna menilai dampak penerapan metode baru tersebut. Temuan ini menegaskan adanya peningkatan yang tinggi dalam hasil belajar Siswa, yang terlihat dari perbedaan skor antara pretest dan posttest. Dengan nilai rata-rata peningkatan 14,167 dengan (Sig.) 0,000 yang berada < 0,05, hasil ini mengindikasikan bahwasanya model pembelajaran project based leaerning berhasil meningkatkan pemahaman Siswa tentang algoritma pengurutan secara signifikan.
Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
Authors: Biswas Roy Malabika , Saha Shilpa , Kumar Roy Pankaj
Published: February 2025

Constructed wetlands (CWs) mimic natural wetland processes and are designed primarily for wastewater treatment. Their cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency have made them popular globally. In the present study, the online Scopus database was used to identify 4407 documents related to CWs from 1991 to 2020 and bibliometric analysis was conducted. Among these, 209 publications were highly cited (>100 times), constituting 5.1% of all publications. VOSviewer software was used to conduct citation network analyses, which revealed a steady increase in annual publications on the topic over time. The United States, China, and the Czech Republic produced the highest number of highly cited publications. Notably, the journal Ecological Engineering received the most citations, followed by Water Research and Water Science and Technology. The literature analysis explored CW design, the role of macrophytes and microorganisms, organic pollutant and nutrient removal processes, and operation and maintenance. Typha latifolia and Phragmites australis are commonly used plant species in CWs. Despite their efficacy and cost-efficiency, challenges such as difficulties in procuring land, conducting regular maintenance, and raising public awareness persist. Further research and innovation are crucial for maximizing CW applications in wastewater treatment in the modern era.
Neutralitet i juridisk forskning
Authors: Dahlman Christian
Published: February 2025

Beskrivning saknas.
Comparing Multilingualism in India and Britain: A Study of Linguistic Diversity and Its Impact
Authors: Ekramul Hassan Mohammad , Ahmed Khan Jaweed , Parveen Khan Rubina
Published: February 2025

India is a country with a rich linguistic diversity. The Indian Constitution recognizes several languages, including English, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Sindhi, and Maithili. English and Chinese are also considered major languages. Tribal languages also play an important role. The late Professor Suniti Kumar Chatterjee suggested that there were 15 major languages in India, and Rajasthani and Bhojpuri also were notable. India's strength is its unity amidst the linguistic variety, and even though language-related issues crop up, they can be sorted out through democratic policies. To preserve national integration, the rights of all ethnic groups should be respected, ensuring that the languages of marginalized communities also have the opportunity to flourish. Similarly, England is a multilingual nation with languages such as English, Polish, Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Arabic, French, Chinese, Portuguese, and Swedish spoken. In England, multilingualism serves functions like social communication, business, and fostering social cohesion, much like in India. This paper aims to explore the multilingual landscapes of both countries.
Students' Perceptions of ChatGPT in Academia: Challenges and Recommendations-A Review Paper
Authors: Michaelan Roman , Danoch Avshalom
Published: February 2025

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the realm of higher education is transforming the educational landscape all over the world. More and more higher education institutions (HEIs) are actively plunging into adopting AI-based technologies to align with the rapidly growing global trend. AI-driven conversational models like ChatGPT are at the forefront of the shift, bringing many benefits to the process stakeholders. It is worth noting, however, that, while there are several benefits to employing the technologies, there are also a number of challenges that are associated with their use. This paper provides a general overview of students' attitudes toward ChatGPT and its disadvantages. Additionally, the paper presents recommendations on the part of the learners that can help address these challenges. Taking into consideration the recommendations can assist in better integrating AI-powered systems in higher education.
Lexical and Pragmatic Analysis of the Ukrainian Crisis
Authors: Kadhim Inas Haider
Published: February 2025

Examining how language reflects and constructs political and social reality, this paper offers a
lexical and pragmatic analysis of the discourse surrounding the Ukrainian crisis. This study uses
lexical/ pragmatic concepts in a corpus of texts from worldwide news stories, government
declarations, and social media from 2014–2023. Its goal is to discover how particular word
choices impact public perception and political viewpoints. The results show that people's word
choices reflect their geopolitical affiliations and help shape narratives that either bolster or
weaken diplomatic stances. The approach emphasizes the ever-changing function of pragmatics
in crisis speech, namely in deliberately employing euphemisms, dysphemism, and loaded
language to portray the conflict and its main characters in a particular light. These results
highlight how subtleties of language are crucial to comprehending and resolving global disputes.
Shedding light on how even small language changes can significantly influence public opinion
and diplomatic encounters, the study adds to more significant debates about the function of
language in conflict.
Producción de hidrógeno a través de desechos orgánicos
Authors: Moreno Cárdenas Edilson León
Published: February 2025

El hidrógeno es considerado un medio de potencial almacenamiento y generador de energía con bajas emisiones, se estima que para los próximos 5 años su demanda se incremente entre un 4% al 5% anual. En la actualidad, el hidrógeno se produce a partir de combustibles fósiles o mediante electrólisis; sin embargo, dada la dependencia de estos métodos de combustibles no renovables o de altas demandas energéticas, en los últimos años se han propuesto métodos alternativos de producción biotecnológica que emplean como materia prima sustratos orgánicos residuales, entre los que se destacan la fermentación oscura y la fotofermentación. Desde el año 2010, se adelantan investigaciones en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede Medellín, tendientes a consolidar un proceso de producción de hidrógeno a partir de residuos orgánicos en dos etapas secuenciales. Entre los sustratos evaluados se encuentra el mucílago y la pulpa fresca de café. Los resultados en la fermentación oscura indican que ambos materiales residuales permiten generar hidrógeno con adecuados rendimientos, usando microorganismos nativos, en un proceso con balance energético positivo y cuyo residuo posee potencial para ser usado como sustrato en la segunda etapa.
Az etnicitás problémaköre a börtönben
Authors: Fiáth Titanilla
Published: February 2025

The cultural anthropology-based research focuses on how prisoners create ethnic boundaries, and what characteristics are attributed to group members. The author argues that even though in certain cases ethnicity can be overruled by emphasizing local or other community membership, it is still crucially importance.
A szabadságvesztés végrehajtása Magyarországon az európai szabályok tükrében
Authors: Rákóczi Dóra
Published: February 2025

The author provides an overview of the state of Hungarian penal institutions in the light of recommendations issued by the Council of Europe in 2006.
Investigating the Effects of Non-Standard Dialects on the Written Competency of Setswana Home Language Grade 10 Learners
Authors: Botlholo Koketso
Published: February 2025

This article investigated the impact of non-standard dialects on Grade 10 learners at the two selected high schools in Winterveldt concerning writing Setswana and how to improve the written competency of Setswana Home Language (HL) learners. The study was conducted at two high schools where 56 participants were selected from Grade 10, with 28 participants from each school. The study employed a qualitative method. In this regard, two focus groups consisting of ten learners each from each school were interviewed. Similarly, class observations, constructive analysis, and text analysis were also used to collect the data. According to the data, it is evident that Non-standard dialects had a significant influence on the written and spoken outputs of the learners and most learners and teachers could not differentiate. The data also suggested that the Setswana written by female learners is better in comparison with how or what the Setswana male learners write. Based on the findings and conclusions the following recommendations can be made: (1)The government and the Department of Education must employ or rather hire native Setswana speakers to teach Setswana home language. (2) When learners do not understand certain aspects of the Setswana classes, teachers must not speak Sepitori to make the learners understand and (3 )The use of non-standard dialects must be minimised in schools to reduce its influence on Setswana. The study findings will provide insights to the Department of Education about the challenges that Setswana L1 learners encounter that prevent them from excelling in written competency of the Setswana home language. This will help in policy implementation.

Keywords: Language, Standard Language, Home Language, Non-Standard Dialects
A Radio-interferometric Imaging Method Based on the Wavelet Tight Frame
Authors: Yang Xiaocheng , You Xiang , Wu Lin , Yan Jingye , Liu Feng , Jiang Mingfeng , Zheng Junbao
Published: February 2025

Reconstructing the signal from measured visibilities in radio interferometry is an ill-posed inverse problem. In this paper, we present a novel radio-interferometric imaging method based on the wavelet tight frame aimed at efficiently obtaining an accurate solution. In our approach, the signal is sparsely represented by the directional tensor product complex tight framelets, which can effectively capture the texture and shape features of the images. To enhance computational efficiency, we employ the projected fast iterative soft-thresholding algorithm for solving the l
1-norm minimization problem. Several simulation experiments are carried out to verify the effectiveness and performance of the proposed method.
Early Detection of Multiwavelength Blazar Variability
Authors: Stolte Hermann , Sinapius Jonas , Sadeh Iftach , Pueschel Elisa , Weidlich Matthias , Berge David
Published: February 2025

Blazars are a subclass of active galactic nuclei with relativistic jets pointing toward the observer. They are notable for their flux variability at all observed wavelengths and timescales. Together with simultaneous measurements at lower energies, the very-high-energy (VHE) emission observed during blazar flares may be used to probe the population of accelerated particles. However, optimally triggering observations of blazar high states can be challenging. Notable examples include identifying a flaring episode in real time and predicting VHE flaring activity based on lower-energy observables. For this purpose, we have developed a novel deep learning analysis framework, based on data-driven anomaly detection techniques. It is capable of detecting various types of anomalies in real-world, multiwavelength light curves, ranging from clear high states to subtle correlations across bands. Based on unsupervised anomaly detection and clustering methods, we differentiate source variability from noisy background activity, without the need for a labeled training data set of flaring states. The framework incorporates measurement uncertainties and is robust given data quality challenges, such as varying cadences and observational gaps. We evaluate our approach using both historical data and simulations of blazar light curves in two energy bands, corresponding to sources observable with the Fermi Large Area Telescope and the upcoming Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory. In a statistical analysis, we show that our framework can reliably detect known historical flares.
Tracing the Winds: A Uniform Interpretation of Helium Escape in Exoplanets from Archival Spectroscopic Observations
Authors: McCreery Patrick , Dos Santos Leonardo A. , Espinoza Néstor , Allart Romain , Kirk James
Published: February 2025

Over the past decade, observations of evaporating exoplanets have become increasingly common, driven by the discovery of the near-infrared helium-triplet line as a powerful probe of atmospheric escape. This process significantly influences the evolution of exoplanets, particularly those smaller than Jupiter. Both theoretical and observational studies have aimed to determine how efficiently exoplanets convert their host star's X-ray and ultraviolet (XUV) radiation into atmospheric mass loss. In this study, we employ the open-source atmospheric escape model p-winds to systematically analyze all publicly available helium triplet spectroscopic detections related to exoplanetary atmospheric escape. Our findings indicate that the retrieved outflows strongly depend on the ratio of XUV flux to planetary density (F
XUV/ρ

p
), supporting the theoretical framework of energy-limited mass loss. We constrain population-level photoevaporative efficiencies to 0.34 ± 0.13 and 0.75 ± 0.21 for hydrogen-helium fractions of 0.90 and 0.99, respectively. These results offer new insights into exoplanetary atmospheric evolution and will aid future studies on exoplanet population demographics.
No Galaxy-scale [C ii] Fast Outflow in the z = 6.72 Red Quasar HSC J1205–0000
Authors: Sawamura Mahoshi , Izumi Takuma , Nakanishi Kouichiro , Okuda Takeshi , Strauss Michael A. , Imanishi Masatoshi , Matsuoka Yoshiki , Toba Yoshiki , Umehata Hideki , Hashimoto Takuya , Baba Shunsuke , Goto Tomotsugu , Kawaguchi Toshihiro , Kohno Kotaro , Salak Dragan , Kawamuro Taiki , Iwasawa Kazushi , Onoue Masafusa , Lee Chien-Hsiu , Lee Kianhong
Published: February 2025

HSC 120505.09-000027.9 (J1205–0000) is one of the highest redshift (z = 6.72) dust-reddened quasars (red quasars) known to date. We present an improved analysis of Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array data of the [C ii] 158 μm line and the underlying rest-frame far-infrared (FIR) continuum emission, previously reported in T. Izumi et al. (2021b), toward J1205–0000. Red quasars are thought to be a transitional phase from an obscured starburst to a luminous blue quasar, in some cases associated with massive outflows driven by the active galactic nucleus (AGN). J1205–0000 has a high FIR luminosity, L
FIR = 2.5 × 1012
L
⊙ and a total IR luminosity of L
TIR = 3.5 × 1012
L
⊙, corresponding to a star formation rate of  ∼528 M
⊙ yr−1. With the [C ii]-based dynamical mass of  ∼1 × 1011
M
⊙, we conclude that J1205–0000 is hosted by a starburst galaxy. In contradiction to T. Izumi et al., our improved analysis shows no hint of a broad component in the [C ii] line spectrum. Thus there is no evidence for a host galaxy-scale fast [C ii] outflow, despite the fact that J1205–0000 has fast nuclear ionized outflows seen in the rest-frame UV. We explore several scenarios for this discrepancy (e.g., the early phase of AGN feedback, reliability of the [C ii] line as a tracer of outflows), and we claim that it is still too early to conclude that there is no significant negative AGN feedback on star formation in this red quasar.
Anomalies du bilan biologique thyroïdien
Authors: Bonnet-Serrano Fidéline , Laguillier Christelle , Guibourdenche Jean
Published: February 2025

L’exploration et le suivi des anomalies thyroïdiennes associent un examen clinique, de l’imagerie et des analyses sanguines commençant a minima par le dosage sérique de la thyréostimuline hypophysaire (TSH), souvent associée à celui de la thyroxine libre (T4L) et, si besoin, de la 3,5,3’-tri-iodothyronine libre (T3L). Lorsque les concentrations sanguines de TSH et de T4L sont normales et en adéquation, on parle d’euthyroïdie, état qui reflète une fonction thyroïdienne normale, mais que l’on peut également observer en cas de pathologie tumorale comme lors de certains cancers thyroïdiens. Pour interpréter le bilan biologique thyroïdien, il convient de distinguer les dysthyroïdies liées aux anomalies du fonctionnement de la glande thyroïdienne (ou anomalies primaires), qui sont les plus fréquentes, des anomalies dites centrales, beaucoup plus rares et dues à une atteinte de l’axe hypothalamo-hypophysaire. Il existe par ailleurs quelques situations particulières détaillées à la fin de cet article.
A controversial legacy from the Romantic period. Al-Andalus echoes in films featuring tourists (1905-1975)
Authors: Fernández-Tabales Alfonso , Puche-Ruiz María C.
Published: February 2025

The central theme of the article is the role of the image of Al-Andalus in shaping the archetypes of Spain and Andalusia, and more specifically in the tourist image of the latter. Thus, the main objective of this article is to show the historical process through which the idea of and the features associated with Al-Andalus have become one of the components of the tourist image of Spain and, fundamentally, of Andalusia throughout most of the 20th century. Furthermore, the secondary objectives are to analyse the intense debate, running since the beginning of the 19th century, about the image of Al-Andalus among Spanish intellectuals; and analyse the (re)production of “phantom image” linked to Al-Andalus in films with tourists, using a qualitative method of film image analysis that can be considered novel (Grounded Theory built through visual analysis with NVivo software).
Ruling the streets: the policing of protest and political violence in Madrid during the Second Republic, 1931-1936
Authors: Vaquero Martínez Sergio
Published: February 2025

The state has occupied a privileged space in most of the explanations regarding the origins of the political violence that disrupted the course of the Spanish Second Republic. Nevertheless, the generalised notion that the majority of deaths were the outcome of the repression of popular mobilisation contrasts with the practical inexistence of studies devoted to the specific interactions between coercive forces and collective challengers. With the purpose of partially filling this gap, the following article analyses the policing of protest in the province of Madrid from 14 April 1931 to 17 July 1936. The research relies on a database of approximately 450 recorded events that has been constructed from a corpus of archival documentation from the Ministry of the Interior, contemporary newspapers and specialised monographs. This article argues that the mistakes, dysfunctions and collateral effects of the policing of social protests derived from the restoration of a lethal, military repertoire of coercion and, more indirectly, the invention of a civil, non-lethal style. The incoherent alternation of both repertoires followed politically motivated criteria and fostered an escalation of violence that increased the number of victims and obstructed the democratisation of the security apparatus.
Littérature et enluminure
Authors: Bétemps Isabelle
Published: February 2025

Cet ouvrage étudie la manière dont le Roman de la Rose, rédigé au XIIIe siècle par Guillaume de Lorris a été reçu par les enlumineurs jusqu’au début du XVIe. Quatre cycles iconographiques d’époques différentes ont été retenus pour illustrer une démarche qui montre comment l’examen des enluminures offre des clefs d’interprétation du texte médiéval.
Decoding Adolescents' Internet Addiction, Academic Achievement, and Empathy Levels
Authors: Meral Sena , Altan Servet
Published: February 2025

This study explores the relationships between internet addiction, academic achievement, and empathy levels among 179 eighth-grade students. Using regression analyses, the research investigates how internet addiction impacts academic performance and empathy, and whether gender plays a role in internet addiction. Results indicate no statistically significant correlation between internet addiction and either academic achievement or empathy levels. However, a moderate positive correlation is found between empathy and academic performance. These findings suggest that internet addiction may not be a strong predictor of academic or empathic outcomes in adolescents. The study underscores the importance of promoting empathy to enhance academic success and highlights the need for balanced internet use. Future research should consider longitudinal designs and diverse samples to further explore these complex relationships. Implications for educational practices include integrating social-emotional learning programs to foster empathy and support students' overall well-being.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence to Curb Deforestation in the Brazilian Rainforest
Authors: Andrae Silvio
Published: February 2025

Tropical rainforests like the Amazon are invaluable ecosystems for human society and biodiversity. However, they are facing unprecedented threats, primarily from deforestation. This chapter explores the use of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) to address this pressing environmental problem. By analyzing different ML/DL methods, we show how these tools can be used to understand deforestation patterns in the Brazilian Amazon better. Specifically, we discuss how ML/DL can help identify the drivers of deforestation, improve remote sensing-based monitoring, and predict future deforestation trends. Our results, particularly the role of ML/DL in providing actionable insights, empower decision-makers and policymakers with the knowledge to make informed choices. Ultimately, these strategies contribute to more effective forest conservation measures and sustainable land use, reassuring the audience about the reliability of our research.
Revolutionizing Agriculture With Automated Plant Disease Detection
Authors: Hidayatullah Ahmad Fathan , Shafik Wasswa
Published: February 2025

Automated plant disease detection using computer vision has transformed agriculture by addressing challenges in plant health management, productivity, and sustainability. This chapter explores advancements from traditional methods to AI-enhanced deep learning and multi-modal imaging, enabling early disease detection, real-time processing, and precise interventions. Applications like precision agriculture, IoT integration, and data-driven decision-making foster eco-friendly practices and resource efficiency. Despite challenges such as data quality, scalability, and accessibility, future innovations in data collection, sustainable hardware, and collaboration promise to shape resilient agricultural systems. By aligning technology with sustainability, automated plant disease detection supports food security, environmental conservation, and the evolution of modern farming practices.
Climate Change Impact on Coastal Groundwater Salinity Along the African Coast
Authors: Victor Nwosu O. C. , Ileberi Emmanuel , Daniel Lucky Oghenechodja , Sinneh Ibrahim Sinneh
Published: February 2025

Climate change poses a significant threat to coastal groundwater resources along the African coast, with rising sea levels and shifting precipitation patterns increasing the salinity of vital aquifers. This research investigates the socio-economic and environmental impacts of groundwater salinity through predictive modelling, highlighting its implications on agriculture, freshwater availability, and economic stability. Salinity intrusion, exacerbated by climate variability and anthropogenic activities, jeopardizes food security and public health, amplifying the vulnerability of dependent communities. Through a multidisciplinary approach combining hydrogeological analysis, remote sensing, and economic impact assessments, this study aims to provide actionable insights for sustainable water resource management. By prioritizing resilience strategies tailored to regional conditions, policy-makers can mitigate adverse effects and safeguard livelihoods in these climate-sensitive zones.
Optimizing Agricultural Productivity in Response to Population Growth
Authors: Dutta Roshni , Sinha Keshav
Published: February 2025

This study explores the impact of population growth on agricultural productivity and proposes strategies to enhance output through technological integration and sustainable practices. It evaluates key population growth metrics and their implications for food demand while investigating innovative approaches such as IoT-based precision agriculture and genetic modification of crops to boost yield and resilience. The research underscores the role of data-driven decision-making and advanced agricultural techniques in supporting a sustainable green economy, ensuring food security, and meeting the needs of a growing population.
The Contribution of Green Tourist Development on Sustainability and Entrepreneurship in the Rural Areas of Greece
Authors: Mantas Chris , Karapetsas Vasileios , Malik Sawsan
Published: February 2025

This chapter explores how green tourism initiatives contribute to sustainable development and entrepreneurial growth in rural Greek communities based on secondary data and case studies analysis. Overall, by promoting environmentally friendly practices, green tourism minimizes ecological footprints and conserves natural resources, ensuring the long-term viability of local ecosystems. Entrepreneurship in green tourism manifests through the establishment of small businesses, such as eco-lodges, farm-to-table restaurants, and adventure tourism services, which capitalize on rural areas' unique natural and cultural assets. These ventures stimulate local economies by retaining profits within the community and reducing economic leakageThe multiplier effects of green tourism extend to infrastructure development, improving transportation, communication, and public amenities, which benefit both residents and visitors.
A Service Clustering Based on GCN Unsupervised Community Detection
Authors: Guo Bing , Ping Deng Li
Published: February 2025

Web service clustering technique can effectively improves the service retrieval efficiency. Service networks offer new possibilities to handle the huge growth of Web services; Community detection is one of the important tasks in Web data mining to efficiently analyze and understand the structural properties and group characteristics of various networks. In view of this, this paper proposes a service clustering method based on unsupervised community detection. First, a structure center update strategy is used to overcome the dependence on the initial structure center; Second, the label propagation model is based on the GCN model as a base module, which can utilize both the network topology and node attributes. In order to improve the model's label propagation capability, the method extends the pseudo-label set as supervisory information to train the model and is used to infer the community labels of the remaining nodes. Finally, experiments conducted on 4 real networks show that the method has better community detection performance.
¿Por qué no estamos haciendo más de lo que hacemos (y mejor) para frenar el cambio climático y mitigar sus efectos, antes de que sea demasiado tarde?
Authors: Carrascosa Alí­s Jaime
Published: February 2025

El Cambio Climático antropogénico es ya una realidad instalada entre nosotros y algunas de sus graves consecuencias están afectando a la humanidad y a toda la biosfera. Además, los procesos por los que se desarrollan dichas consecuencias son acelerados por el importante papel que desempeñan los denominados ciclos de “autoreforzamiento”. Todo ello hace que el cambio climático actual sea uno de los más grandes problemas globales a los que se enfrenta hoy la humanidad. Sin embargo, los acuerdos internacionales y las medidas desarrolladas para afrontarlo no están dando el fruto esperado, y por eso cabe preguntarse por qué no estamos haciendo más de lo hacemos para frenarlo y mitigar sus efectos antes de que sea demasiado tarde. En este trabajo, se pretende contribuir a dar respuesta a esta importante pregunta, recogiendo y comentando algunas posibles explicaciones.
Anatomy Education in Sri Lanka. Do we need unclaimed bodies?
Authors: Chenthuran T.
Published: February 2025

Cadaver-based education is accommodated by medical institutions with the hope of producing medical practitioners with essential knowledge in anatomy which is deemed fundamental to manage the clinical problems in their day-to-day clinical practice. It appears that the contemporary anatomy education of many countries is in need of unclaimed bodies, despite controversies in their usage, to meet the educational standards prescribed by the medical institutions and national authorities. Medical institutions in Sri Lanka procure dead bodies for anatomical studies primarily, if not wholly, through voluntary body donation programmes. However, the Transplantation of Human Tissues Act (THTA) of 1987, a Sri Lankan legislative act, permits the use of unclaimed bodies for anatomical research. This manuscript aims to review the procurement of unclaimed bodies for anatomy education in historical contexts, as well as regulatory and ethical dilemmas associated with using them for anatomical studies, particularly in the case of cadaveric dissection.
Association Between Acanthosis Nigricans and Cardiometabolic Risk Among Overweight and Obese Patients Admitted to the Teaching Hospital Jaffna
Authors: Kethuja A. , Kumanan T.
Published: February 2025

Acanthosis nigricans is strongly associated with obesity and insulin resistance. This cross-sectional analytical hospital-based study is conducted to access the Association Between Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) and cardiometabolic risk among overweight and obese patients aged 18 and above admitted to medical wards of Teaching Hospital Jaffna. Data were entered and analysed using Statistical Packages for social sciences (SPSS) version 21. Out of the 230 overweight and obese patients 74.8% had AN. Patients with AN had a higher mean BMI value of 29.65 suggesting that significant percentage of patients with AN are obese rather than being overweight. Higher prevalence of AN among females were noted. Presence of skin tags revealed an important association with AN. Most of the participants had central obesity regardless whether they were overweight or obese. Even though statistically insignificant, individuals with AN had increased likelihood of having metabolic syndrome and associated with smokers. A significant association between Sagittal Abdominal Diameter(SAD) and presence of AN were noted. The mean of sagittal circumference in those with AN and those without respectively are 22.02 and 20.43. In conclusion AN is strongly associated with higher BMI (Obesity), higher waist circumference and higher sagittal abdominal diameter and metabolic syndrome and smoking demonstrated a strong association with AN.
Quality of Life of Children with Asthma and Their Caregivers: A Study at a Single Tertiary Care Centre in Northern Sri Lanka
Authors: Umasankar N. , Sathees T. , Sathiadas M. G.
Published: February 2025

Asthma is the most prevalent chronic disease among children, representing a leading cause of paediatric morbidity and healthcare utilisation. It profoundly impacts various aspects of children’s quality of life and the quality of life of their caregivers. This study aims to assess the quality of life experienced by children with asthma and their caregivers and to determine the association between asthma control and quality of life.The children aged 6 to 16 years with asthma under the care of paediatric clinics at Teaching Hospital Jaffna and their caregivers were recruited. Data were collected through an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess the correlations between asthma score and quality of life, and a linear regression was done to identify whether the asthma score can predict the child’s quality of life.Ninety-nine children and their caregivers participated in the study. Asthma was more prevalent among boys (54.5%). The mean age of children was 115.5± 31.6 months. The mean score on the childhood asthma control test was 19 ±4.05. The child-reported mean quality of life score was 74.47±10.05. Overall quality of life score was significantly diminished in children with uncontrolled asthma (p=0.003). There was a weak, positive correlation between the child’s total quality of life score and the asthma score. (r=0.25, p=0.006)In conclusion, this study highlights that asthma exerts a significant impact on children’s quality of life, particularly when the condition remains uncontrolled. The weak, positive correlation between the child’s asthma control score and total QoL score indicates that while asthma severity affects QoL, it is not the sole determinant.
Macrophage Activation Syndrome Complicated with Acute Pancreatitis as the First Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Authors: Jenosha I. , Sujanitha V. , Selvaratnam G. , Pradeepan J. A.
Published: February 2025

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe hyperinflammatory syndrome induced by aberrantly acquired macrophages and cytotoxic T cells. The primary form is called the Genetic form where as the secondary acquired form is most common in adults. Secondary HLH induced by autoinflammatory or autoimmune disorders is called Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS or MAS-HLH). Here we present a case of Systemic lupus Erythematosus presenting for the first time with MAS-HLH associated with acute pancreatitis, emphasizing the challenges in early detection and the need for prompt treatment, given the high mortality associated with MAS-HLH.
Late Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Manifests As Lupus Nephritis, A Rare Presentation
Authors: Pakeerathan A. , Vathulan S. , Selvaratnam G. , Pradeepan J. , Brammah T.
Published: February 2025

Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) is a chronic, multisystemic autoimmune disorder typically affecting middle-aged individuals predominantly in women. Late-onset SLE occurs in individuals over 50, differs from classic SLE in terms of age, symptoms, organ involvement and severity. This case describes an elderly South-Asian woman who was under evaluation for skin rashes with impaired renal function, diagnosed to have discoid lupus with lupus nephritis(LN). She was treated with glucocorticoids and mycophenolate mofetil effectively, with improved renal function, thus delaying the need for dialysis. This case emphasizes timely diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the outcome in late onset SLE with lupus nephritis(LN).