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Reexamining the Notion of Wealth Management: Insights from the Qur'an and Hadith
Authors: Nurizal Ismail  , Siti Aisyah
Published: February 2025

The Muslim population is expected to grow significantly by 26 per cent by 2030, reaching about 2.2 billion, a significant figure. Currently, the global Islamic finance market was valued at US$2.2 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach US$3.02 billion by 2027, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.2% during the period of 2022-2027. The demand for wealth management that is in line with Islamic principles is rapidly increasing. Islamic wealth management is a new and promising financial service industry that is attracting affluent individuals who want their assets managed in accordance with Islamic values and principles. It is important to note that Islamic wealth management is distinct from the Western conception of wealth management due to its distinct philosophical foundation. Hence, understanding the philosophical foundations of Islamic wealth management is crucial to effectively manage wealth from an Islamic perspective. The purpose of this paper is to redefine the contemporary concept of wealth management from an Islamic viewpoint, drawing insights from the Qur'an and Sunnah, and propose an Islamic framework for wealth management. The research findings indicate that Islamic wealth management, derived from the Qur'an and Hadith, centers around the concept of Tawhīd as the central pillar and the adherence to Shari'ah as the guiding law for Muslims. The process of Islamic wealth management encompasses two key aspects: wealth creation and spending that consists of wealth accumulation, protection, and distribution. The creation of wealth is closely linked to the fulfillment of the objective of infāq (spending), which aims to promote maqashid shari'ah and advance justice and well-being in order to achieve falah (success and prosperity in the world and hereafter).
Analysis on Macroeconomic Variables and Islamic Interbank Money Market in Indonesia
Authors: Amirullah Mulia , Ali Idrus  , Muhammad Farhan Ubaydillah
Published: February 2025

This study employs the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to analyze Indonesia's Islamic interbank money market (PUAS) dynamics from 2017 to 2022. Through short and long-term analyses, including Impulse Response Function (IRF) and Forecast Error Variance Decomposition (FEVD), the study investigates PUAS's interaction with central bank interest rates (LNINTR), inflation (LNINF), exchange rates (LNKURS), crude oil prices (LNOIL), and industrial production index (LNIP). Results show that increased central bank interest rates positively influence PUAS while negatively responding to inflation, highlighting its sensitivity to economic stability and Sharia principles. Long-term analysis via FEVD reveals LNIP's substantial contribution to PUAS variation, underscoring its impact on long-term demand for Islamic financial services. The study sheds light on the interplay between PUAS and macroeconomic factors, offering insights into Islamic economic dynamics within various timeframes.
A nursing experience by using Watson's caring theory in taking care of an acute myocarditis child
Authors: Chan Ya Wen
Published: February 2025

Acute myocarditis is known as the most important pediatric disease and it is difficult to be diagnosed in clinic treatment. If a patient with acute myocarditis is not diagnosed and implement aggressive treatment in early stage, the golden treatment time will be missed. Therefore, it is very important for pediatric nurses to closely observe and give appropriate nursing treatment for acute myocarditis children. This article investigated the nursing caring experience of a school-age acute myocarditis child and a caregiver by using Watson's caring theory. The author found the patient had the nursing problems including "reduced cardiac output" and "recreational activity limitation" by applying Gordon 11 functional health evaluation items. In addition, the caregiver had the nursing problem of "caregiver role strain". The authors used the caring spirit of Watson theory as guidelines of nursing care to give supports of expression and emotion for the patient. The authors timely provided disease-related information and discussed the follow-up treatment on the disease with the patient's mother. Moreover, the researchers played a role of a listener and caregiver in the care process to assist the patient and his mother to live through the acute phase of the disease. The nursing experience of this case can be used as a reference for similar cases in the future.
Factors related to nurses' knowledge and behavioral management in care of delirium patients
Authors: Wang Na Chuan , Chen Shu Ming , Ku Ya Lie , Chen Ying Ju
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This study was to explore the related factors of nurses' knowledge and behavioral management in care of delirium patients. Method: The cross-sectional descriptive correlational study was used, 145 registered nurses were recruited from a regional hospital in Kaohsiung city. The questionnaire of personal information, delirium knowledge and delirium behavioral management was used to collect data. Results: The scores of delirium risk factors and assessment behavior were the lowest. There was a significant positive correlation between knowledge and behavioral management for delirium. The delirium risk factors of knowledge and year of working experience were the most important correlation factors of delirium behavioral management. Conclusion: The knowledge of risk factors and working experience were the most important factors in delirium behavioral management of nursing staff. The two factors should be included in school training or on-the-job training.
Factors related to nurses' knowledge and behavioral management in care of delirium patients
Authors: Wang Na Chuan , Chen Shu Ming , Ku Ya Lie
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This study was to explore the related factors of nurses' knowledge and behavioral management in care of delirium patients. Method: The cross-sectional descriptive correlational study was used, 145 registered nurses were recruited from a regional hospital in Kaohsiung city. The questionnaire of personal information, delirium knowledge and delirium behavioral management was used to collect data. Results: The scores of delirium risk factors and assessment behavior were the lowest. There was a significant positive correlation between knowledge and behavioral management for delirium. The delirium risk factors of knowledge and year of working experience were the most important correlation factors of delirium behavioral management. Conclusion: The knowledge of risk factors and working experience were the most important factors in delirium behavioral management of nursing staff. The two factors should be included in school training or on-the-job training.
SWOT analysis and strategies of developing "Internet +" nursing care in Macau
Authors: Meng Chunmei , Wang Hui , Mao Aimei , Van Iat Kio
Published: February 2025

Using the SWOT analysis method to systematically analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Macau's development of “Internet +”nursing care. Strengths in Macau include comprehensive network infrastructure, high usage rate of internet, basic foundation for smart medical care, and a wide coverage of community nursing care. Weaknesses include the intelligence not enough, lack of specialized nurses and outcome evaluation, and controversial charges. Opportunities are supportive, including governmental investment and regulations, involvement of Peking Union Hospital, for in-depth cooperation between Macau and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. Threats of imbalance between intelligence and privacy protection and the establishment of nursing homes should be considered. The development of "Internet +" nursing in Macau has a solid foundation. In the context of entering an aging society and the adjustment of epidemic policy, we should boldly try to bring the fruits of "Internet+" nursing to the people of Macau and reduce the pressure of pension and epidemic prevention in Macau.
Predictive Machine Learning Model for Low Birth Weight in Newborns
Authors:   Department of Information Technology and Computer Science, Kotebe University of Education, Kassaye Serkalem Negusse , Balcha Abebe Alemu ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Kakeba Kula ,   HPC and Big Data Analytics Center of Excellence, Department of Software Engineering College of Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Alemu Samuel ,   Department of Information Technology and Computer Science, Kotebe University of Education
Published: February 2025

Low birth weight (LBW) occurs when a newborn weighs less than 2500 grams regardless of the gestational age of the infant. LBW is one of the indicators of complex public health problems of an infant, which is 25 times more likely to die than those at expected birth weight. The neonatal mortality rate measures the number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age per 1,000 live births within a given year. It affects one out of every seven newborns, about 14.6 percent of babies born worldwide. The prevalence is 7.2% in developed regions and 13.7% in Africa. The neonatal mortality rate in Ethiopia is 29.524deaths from 1000 live births in 2023. Thus, building accurate LBW prediction models and finding the related risk factors is critical. The early identification and prediction of such disease would reduce premature death rate caused by LBW. The exponentially increasing data availability on the web has a significant role in extracting better insight,and it is vital to develop machine learning models. The current technology facilitates and supports professionals in health care by providing services to societies. Classification techniques help to classify the case according to a certain feature from data and to predict the probabilities of LBW in infants. We have used a public dataset obtained from the Ethiopia Demographic Health Survey to build models. In this work, artificial neural networks and support vector machines are used for training and model building.Moreover, data preparation techniques like scaling and transformation, hyperparameter tuning approaches like GridSearch CV, and feature engineering techniques have been employed and tested. Based on performance evaluation results, the proposed classifiers were capable of predicting of LBW. The neural network with hyperparameter tuning techniques scored an accuracy of over 97.2% with 98.0% of sensitivity, 97.0% of precision,96.0% of specificity, and an area under the curve (AUC) of 99%.
The Economic Factors Affecting the Agricultural Economic Structure of Laos
Authors:   Souphanouvong University, souksitthi sisouphan
Published: February 2025

The research on the Economic factors affecting the agricultural economic structure of Laos this time has brought the collected data to summarize, interpret, consider, select, and analyze the inferential statistics to find the parameter value of the regression equation using the Ordinary Least Square method of the economic factors affecting the agricultural economic structure of Laos through the Statistic program.
The results of the research found: Changes in the agricultural economic structure of Lao PDR from 2006-2023. The GDP value of the agricultural sector of Lao PDR has a total value of 28,602.21 million US dollars, accounting for 17.92% of the GDP of Lao PDR. The year with the greatest increase is 2012, which increased from 1,190.62 million US dollars, equal to 58.59%. This is because in that year the government of the Lao PDR has taken measures and policies to stimulate the economy continuously so that various investment projects are implemented according to the plan, and the year in which the GDP value of the agricultural sector has decreased the most is the year 2022, which has decreased to 25.58% and decreased to only 1,360.18 million US dollars. In addition, the research results on the economic factors affecting the total agricultural production productivity of the Lao PDR also found that the value of foreign direct investment (FDI), the degree of openness of the country (TO), and the labor force ratio (LST) have a relationship in the same direction with the agricultural productivity of the Lao PDR (Agr) with a statistical significance of 0.05 and 0.10, respectively; the public sector expenditure (GE) and the inflation rate (Inf) are not statistically significant.
The Effect of Profitability and Company Size on Firm Value With Dividend Policy as Moderation
Authors: Fika Haryanti , Sanusi Fauji , Nurhayati Enok
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to test and prove the effect of profitability and company size on firm value by using dividend policy as a moderating variable in food and beverage sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2018-2023. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling method with the aim of obtaining sample data in accordance with the criteria needed in the study and obtained as many as 19 companies that can be sampled with 114 data observations. The results in this study are Profitability has a significant positive effect on Company value, Company size has a negative effect on Company value, Dividend policy is able to moderate the effect of profitability on Company value by strengthening the relationship, Dividend policy is able to moderate the effect of profitability on Company value by weakening the relationship
Teknik Penggunaan Hair Dryer sebagai Alat Pemanas pada Pengeritingan Korean Wave Perm
Authors: Meila Rahmawati  , Sofia Daniati  , Agus Susanti  , Widiati Alifah
Published: February 2025

Korean wave perm is the latest trend in curling hair. The price of the tools used is in the range of Rp1,000,000 to Rp5,000,000. The purpose of this research is to replace the digital perm tool with a hair dryer so that production costs can be reduced. The methods used in this research are observation, documentation, interviews, literature, questionnaires and experimental methods. Based on the assessment by 5 expert validators about the feasibility technique of using a hair dryer as a tool in curling that the technique effectiveness indicator scored 21 said to be feasible, time efficiency score 23 said to be very feasible, the cost got 21 said to be feasible, and the final result got 24 said to be very feasible. In addition, a public test was conducted to see the results of the public's level of liking for the technique of using a hair dryer as a curling tool by distributing questionnaires to 60 respondents, the results of which were 100% agreed that hair dryers could replace digital perm tools as well as save pioneering salon expenses, in the final results of the technique 55% of respondents liked it, 26.7% of respondents quite liked it and 18.3% of respondents really liked it so that 98.3% of respondents agreed that hair dryers could replace digital perm. It can be concluded that the hair dryer is feasible to use as a substitute for digital perm tools in curling korean wave perm.
Marcos de apoyo en la propuesta de directiva de renovables
Authors:   Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, Sáenz de Miera Gonzalo
Published: February 2025

La nueva Directiva de Renovables tiene como objetivo prioritario que el 20% del consumo de energía final de la Unión Europea en 2020 provenga de fuentes renovables. Ese objetivo se distribuyó entre Estados miembros atendiendo a criterios de renta en lugar de potencial, por lo que la Comisión en su propuesta, estableció un mecanismo de flexibilidad que permitía a los Estados miembros que tuvieran dificultad para alcanzar su objetivo adquirir Garantías de Origen a otros Estados, que se constituían como documentos acreditativos del origen renovable de la energía. En el artículo defendemos que este sistema, en teoría más eficiente, ponía en peligro los marcos de apoyos nacionales, que se habían mostrado, especialmente los basados en primas, eficiente y eficaces a la hora de fomentar la implantación de renovables. A medida que avanza la tramitación de la Directiva de Renovables, gracias a las propuestas de algunos Estados miembros se va alcanzando un equilibrio entre la flexibilidad en el cumplimiento de objetivos y los esquemas de apoyos de nacionales. En definitiva, la predictibilidad, la estabilidad y la suficiencia de los marcos de apoyo se muestran como elementos vitales para el desarrollo de las renovables.
El papel como ciudadanos en la lucha contra el cambio climático
Authors:   Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid, Mendiluce Villanueva María , Ocaña Pérez de Tudela Carlos ,   Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid, Pérez Arriaga José Ignacio ,   Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid
Published: February 2025

Las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) han crecido muy por encima de los objetivos asumidos por España en el Protocolo de Kioto. Detrás de este fuerte incremento está el crecimiento de las emisiones de GEI de los sectores difusos, sobre todo del transporte en vehículo particular. Los hogares producen a su vez cantidades crecientes de emisiones si se consideran las que se derivan de su consumo de electricidad y calor. En este artículo se exploran los factores que han impulsado estas tendencias en los hogares y en la movilidad de los españoles y se plantean unas recomendaciones para mejorar la eficiencia energética y reducir el impacto ambiental de las familias españolas. Estas recomendaciones se centran en medidas a corto plazo destinadas a gestionar la demanda energética, como son las señales de precios, los estándares más estrictos y una planificación espacial y de movilidad integrada. Otro paquete de medidas se debe destinar a promover cambios en el comportamiento de los españoles.
Comercio internacional y responsabilidades en las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero. El caso español 1995-2000
Authors:   Universidad de Barcelona, Serrano Guitérrez Mónica , Roca Jusmet Jordi ,   Universidad de Barcelona
Published: February 2025

Este artículo analiza la responsabilidad española por las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero generadas en 1995 y 2000 considerando las emisiones «contenidas» en exportaciones e importaciones. Para ello hemos utilizado un modelo input-output multirregional ampliado con datos sobre emisiones atmosféricas que permite aplicar los conceptos de responsabilidad del productor y del consumidor y el de «balanza comercial de emisiones». Los resultados obtenidos muestran que la responsabilidad española desde la perspectiva del «consumidor» es superior a la perspectiva del «productor» para los seis gases considerados, mostrando que España es un «exportador neto» de emisiones. Respecto al cambio entre 1995 y 2000, la perspectiva de la responsabilidad del «consumidor » da mayores aumentos que la correspondiente al «productor» para el agregado de los gases considerados.
Grupos de coordinación y reforma contable. Evolución de la regulación nacional e internacional
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco, Martínez Churiaque José Ignacio , Rodríguez Molinuevo José Manuel ,   Universidad del País Vasco, Álvarez Etxebarria Igor ,   Universidad del País Vasco, Ipiñazar Petralanda Izaskun ,   Universidad del País Vasco
Published: February 2025

La reforma mercantil española impone el deber de presentar las cuentas anuales consolidadas a la sociedad dominante de grupo identificada por las relaciones de control. Este criterio es diferente al de dirección única que se empleaba hasta ahora y elimina el deber de consolidación de los grupos de coordinación. El trabajo presenta la evolución del marco regulatorio nacional e internacional tras las últimas novedades legislativas, que ha afectado a los grupos horizontales y se centra en las obligaciones que afectan a las empresas que los componen. Veremos que esta evolución mantiene una línea consistente. Básicamente se analiza el efecto del uso de los precios de transferencia en las operaciones vinculadas y el efecto de agregación de determinadas variables a la hora de completar la Memoria de la sociedad de mayor activo del grupo de coordinación.
Grupos piramidales y deuda en España
Authors:   Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Aguiar Díaz Inmaculada , Santana Martín Domingo Javier ,   Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Published: February 2025

En el presente estudio analizamos la relación acerca de la divergencia entre derechos de voto y cash flow en manos del principal accionista de un grupo piramidal con el nivel de endeudamiento. Los resultados obtenidos para una muestra de sociedades no financieras cotizadas españolas en el periodo 1996-2006 permiten afirmar que el control de una empresa a través de un grupo piramidal incide negativamente en el nivel de endeudamiento financiero. Así mismo, cuanto mayor es la divergencia, menor es la deuda financiera. En este sentido, los resultados revelan la utilización de grupos piramidales como mecanismos de expropiación de rentas, lo cual puede ser reflejo de la reducción de la demanda (efecto tunnelling) y/o oferta (efecto anticipación) de recursos ajenos, debido a la búsqueda de beneficios privados de los accionistas controladores en detrimento de los intereses de los propietarios minoritarios.
Corporaciones transnacionales y tendencias de la inversión extranjera en la globalización
Authors:   Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Fonseca Castro Jorge
Published: February 2025

En este trabajo se analiza el proceso de aumento acelerado de inversiones de las corporaciones transnacionales desde los años setenta, las cuales en casi el 90% se dan en forma de fusiones y adquisiciones transfronterizas. En sus estrategias predomina la orientación al mercado, complementada con el aprovechamiento de ventajas salariales y recursos naturales, con tendencia a desarrollar sistemas integrados globales de producción y comercialización, aunque con diferencias regionales. Geográficamente se concentran en países y regiones desarrollados con altos ingresos o mercados de gran tamaño y crecimiento, y de forma sectorial en un reducido número de actividades de servicios con grandes activos en infraestructura, finanzas y servicios a empresas de forma creciente. En las manufacturas, predominan las inversiones en industrias basadas en el antiguo patrón tecnológico, orientación que influye en el grado de transnacionalización de las corporaciones.
Implementation of Habitation Activities in Forming Students' Religious Character at Senori Islamic High School Tuban
Authors: Karnoto Kacung Al , Syafi’i Imam
Published: February 2025

Education has a strategic role in ensuring the survival of the nation and state, especially as the main means of improving the quality of human resources. Periodic curriculum changes are made to adapt education to the development of information technology and the dynamics of the modern era. One important aspect of education is religious education, which functions as a guide in forming a meaningful, peaceful, and dignified life. Islamic Religious Education (PAI) aims to develop the spiritual potential of students, form individuals who believe and are devoted to God Almighty and have noble morals. Religious education also aims to produce people who are honest, fair, have good character, are disciplined, and respect each other. This study aims to explore and analyze the implementation of habituation activities in forming the religious character of students at SMA Islamiyah Senori. A qualitative approach with a case study method is used to gain an in-depth understanding. Data were collected through direct observation, in-depth interviews with PAI teachers, students, and school staff, and analysis of relevant documents. The focus of the study lies in religious habituation activities that are carried out routinely and in a structured manner. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of habituation activities at SMA Islamiyah Senori is carried out through programs such as congregational prayer, reading the Qur'an, religious lectures, and memorization. These programs are designed to internalize religious values ​​in the daily lives of students. The implementation of these habituation activities has proven effective in forming religious character, as indicated by increased obedience to worship, discipline, honesty, and a sense of responsibility of students. The success of this program is supported by the strong commitment of all school residents, active support from parents, and a school environment that is conducive to religious activities. However, the study also found several obstacles, such as limited time for program implementation, lack of supporting facilities, and diverse religious backgrounds of students. These obstacles require special attention to ensure that the program runs optimally. This study concludes that habituation activities at SMA Islamiyah Senori have an important role in forming the religious character of students. As a recommendation, this study suggests strengthening cooperation between schools and parents, providing adequate supporting facilities, and developing habituation programs that are more innovative and relevant to the needs of students. The findings of this study are expected to be a reference for other schools in developing similar programs that are oriented towards forming the religious character of students.
Effectiveness of the Application of Drip Irrigation In Some Planting Media for Caisim (Barassica juncea L).
Authors: Ikhsan Ali Muhammad , Suhardi  , Haerani
Published: February 2025

Caisim plants are cultivated in highland areas. One of the methods to increase the productivity of caisim is by balancing the amount of water supplied and water needs of the plants. This can be done by applying drip irrigation where water was applied to the plants according to their needs. In addition, setting the appropriare composition of planting medium also needs to be done in increasing the productivity of caisim. This study aims to determine the effect of water application and the composition of several planting media in increasing the growth of caisim using drip irrigation. This research used a completely Randomized Disign (CRD) which consisted of two treatment factos, namely provision of water (A) and planting medium (B). The water supply factor consisted of three treatments, i.e AI (2.49 l/day), A2 (2.69 l/day) and A3 (2.89 l/day). The planting media factors consisted of 3 treatments, i.e B1 (soil + cocopeat 2:1), B2 (soil + husk charcoal 2:1) and B3 (soil + manure 2:1). Research data were analyzed using analysis of variance. In case the analyses results in a significant effect, Duncan's New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT) will be performed. The results of the study showed that the application of water at 2.69 l/day and the use of planting media (soil + cow dung manure 2:1) resulted in the best growth and yield of caisim.
Assessment of the Tertiary Irrigation System in Bulutimorang Irrigation Area, Sidrap Regency
Authors: Ridha Izzulhaq Muhammad , Iqbal  , Mahmud Achmad  , Fadhil Surur  , Husnul Mubarak
Published: February 2025

Irrigation plays a crucial role in agriculture, particularly in Indonesia, by ensuring a stable water supply for rice fields, thereby enhancing crop productivity and optimizing water use. The efficiency of an irrigation network directly impacts water distribution, making it essential to assess system performance regularly. This study evaluates the performance of the tertiary irrigation system in the Bulutimorang Irrigation Area, Sidrap Regency, and maps the condition of its existing physical infrastructure. The research was conducted from May to July 2023 and involved field surveys, network tracing, and interviews with farmers, sluice gate officers, and irrigation personnel (juru/mantri). Data were analyzed to validate key performance indicators based on the Regulation of the Minister of PUPR No. 12/PRT/M/2015. The results indicate that the tertiary irrigation network in the Bulutimorang Irrigation Area is functioning well, with an overall performance score of 72.06%. These findings highlight the need for continued maintenance and improvement strategies to sustain efficient irrigation management in the region.
Social Support and Educational Resilience: A Systematic Review of Students Facing Academic Challenges
Authors: Putri Geizy Azhari
Published: February 2025

This study aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of existing research on the role of social support in fostering educational resilience among students facing academic challenges. By examining different forms of social support—emotional, instrumental, informational, and evaluative—, this study seeks to understand how these factors contribute to student's academic persistence, self-efficacy, and overall well-being. Furthermore, it explores how cultural and socioeconomic contexts influence the accessibility and effectiveness of social support in various educational settings. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, analyzing relevant peer-reviewed articles published after 2018 by Elsevier, Wiley, Springer, and Emerald. The study systematically reviews the literature to identify key mechanisms through which social support enhances educational resilience, highlighting variations across educational environments and socioeconomic backgrounds. The findings indicate that social support is crucial in mitigating academic stress, enhancing self-regulated learning, and improving students' psychological well-being. Emotional and instrumental support from family and teachers significantly influences students' motivation and academic engagement. Additionally, cultural and economic factors shape how students perceive and benefit from social support. The discussion explores how integrating social support mechanisms into education policies and school programs can strengthen students' resilience. This study provides practical implications for educators, institutions, and policymakers, emphasizing the need for academic mentoring programs, counseling services, and inclusive education policies to ensure equitable access to social support. Future research should explore longitudinal studies and the impact of digital platforms in providing academic and psychological support to students.
THE EFFECT OF COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Authors: Nuraisah Mia , Marwiji Muh. Hasan
Published: February 2025

Kualitas pembelajaran di Indonesia diindikasikan belum memenuhi kualitas yang diharapkan. Hal ini, berdampak pada prestasi belajar siswa yang belum menggembirakan terutama dibandingkan prestasi belajar siswa. Dan juga kurangnya peningkatan profesionalisme guru di Indonesia salah satunya pada lembaga pendidikan anak usia dini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kolaborasi dan kerjasama dalam pengembangan profesionalisme guru paud. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode descriptive kualitatif Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Bogdan dan Taylor dalam Moleong (2010:4) menerangkan bahwa penelitian kualitatif merupakan “prosedur penelitian yang menghasilkan data deskriptif berupa kata-kata tertulis atau lisan dari orang-orang atau perilaku yang dapat diamati. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian kualitatif tidak dibatasi pada kategori-kategori tertentu, sehingga memungkinkan peneliti untuk mempelajari dan menemukan isu-isu tertentu secara mendalam terkait dengan masalah yang diteliti dimana peneliti melakukan kajian terhadap beberapa artikel yang relevan dengan tujuan penelitian dan mengambil data untuk dianalisis selanjutnya melakukan deskripsi temuan hasil dengan demikian penelitian ini dikategorikan sebagai penelitian kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh kolaborasi dan kerjasama dalam pengembangan profesionalisme guru paud. Peningkatan profesionalisme guru perlu dilakukan secara berkesinambungan seiring perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi, masyarakat. Pendekatan peningkatan keprofesionalan guru tersebut dapat dilakukan dengan teknik kolaborasi dan kerjasama, menumbuhkan budaya organisasi pembelajar, dan kegiatan pelatihan. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan tersebut, dapat dilakuka kinerja lembaga melalui peningkatan keprofesionalan guru secara berkelanjutan baik yang dilakukan secara perorangan maupun kelompok.
Indonesian government budget efficiency, concerns and its impact on the tourism sector: A qualitative study
Authors: Handoko Tri Akbar , Pahmi Syamsul , Gozali Gozali , Mahsun Mahsun , Zulkarnain Zulkarnain
Published: February 2025

Purpose – This study aims to explore the efficiency of the Indonesian government's budget, with a particular focus on its impact on the tourism sector. The research seeks to identify concerns regarding public fund allocation and management, and how these factors affect the growth and development of tourism in Indonesia.
Methodology/Design/Approach – Using a qualitative approach, the study gathers data through interviews and document analysis involving key stakeholders, including government officials, tourism industry leaders, academic scholars and financial experts. Thematic analysis is employed to identify patterns and insights related to budget efficiency and its impact on tourism.
Findings – The study finds that inefficient budget allocation, inadequate infrastructure investment, and poor inter-departmental coordination have hindered the growth potential of the tourism sector. Despite tourism being a key contributor to Indonesia's economy, the lack of targeted financial strategies limits the sector’s ability to capitalize on global trends. Additionally, the research highlights that tourism policies and government priorities often do not align with the sector’s needs, further exacerbating inefficiencies. Key concerns raised by stakeholders include uncertainty in fund allocation, lack of transparency in the budgeting process, the limited budget available for the tourism sector, and the scarcity of resources that could support the sustainable development of the industry.
Originality/value – This study contributes to existing knowledge by examining the relationship between public financial management and the tourism sector in Indonesia, an area that has received limited scholarly attention. It provides unique insights into the real-world challenges of managing government budgets in a way that maximizes the sector's impact.
Multi-Agent Large Language Models for Traditional Finance and Decentralized Finance
Authors: De La Cruz Antio
Published: February 2025

This paper investigates the application of multi-agent large language models (LLMs) in traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), with a focus on addressing challenges such as inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements. We propose a conceptual framework for implementing multi-agent LLMs, which combines the advanced reasoning and language capabilities of LLMs with the collaborative nature of multi-agent systems. Through detailed case studies, we demonstrate the effectiveness of this framework in portfolio management, fraud detection, smart contract optimization, and regulatory compliance. Empirical data from these case studies show significant improvements in performance metrics such as accuracy, speed, and cost efficiency compared to traditional approaches. For instance, in portfolio management, multi-agent LLMs achieved a 3.8% increase in average returns and a 0.6 improvement in the Sharpe ratio. In DeFi, smart contract optimization reduced vulnerabilities by 66%, while decentralized lending protocols saw a 17% increase in liquidity utilization. This paper concludes with recommendations on how to improve effectiveness of LLMs and outlines future research directions, including the integration of quantum computing and the development of explainable AI techniques.
Sosyal Bilimlerde Yurt Dışı Lisansüstü Eğitim ve Araştırma Tecrübeleri
Authors: Yılmaz Erdal , Yetimoğlu Burak , Doğan Akkaş Betül , Mahitapoğlu Mahmut Yusuf , Musdif Ther Mohammed , Biçer Muhammed Musab , Akçay Nurettin , Şimşek Halil , Başaran Abdullah
Published: February 2025

Graduate Education and Research Experiences in Social Sciences AbroadrnA scholar’s international education experience is an intellectual journey that extends far beyond obtaining a degree. In this book, social scientists who have pursued graduate studies in different countries share their experiences, and achievements, illuminating the path for young researchers aspiring to enter the academic world. This work, shaped as an original project of the Anatolian Academy of Theology, presents an experience-based approach that transcends impersonal narratives. Here we are witnessing each academician’s unique journey, across a vast geography spanning from America to China, from Pakistan to Morocco. One of the book’s striking features is its ability to demonstrate how social sciences are handled in different countries. It provides original insights into how interdisciplinary approaches from various universities worldwide can be integrated with Turkish academic traditions. Drawing from their personal experiences, the authors explain the secrets of academic success, offering practical examples and suggestions on various issues from cultural shock to language barrier, from research methodologies to professional orientation processes. This study also presents a critical perspective on studying abroad, seeking answers to many “why” and “how” questions. The evaluations in the book touch upon key subjects such as academic freedom, research culture, and intellectual sophistication.rnKeywords: Social Sciences, Graduate Education, Research, Experience, International Education, Educational Philosophy, Education Policies
Federal Theatre Project in Cincinnati, Ohio: A Case Study in Local Relevance
Authors: Jones Nancy
Published: February 2025

Hallie Flanagan, the National Director of the Federal Theatre Project (FTP), had an ambitious goal at the heart of her mission: to create jobs for artists and present relevant theatre. Cincinnati, Ohio, was home to one of the most impactful FTP units in the country due to their deliberate and consistent application of Flanagan’s notion of relevancy. Producing thirty-four shows during their three-year existence, the Cincinnati unit played a vital role in the Federal Theatre Project, fulfilling one of the principal mandates of its program: to create locally relevant theatre across the country and expand its reach beyond traditional theatre centers like New York City. This case study illuminates the key creative, cultural, and collaborative choices made by the leaders of the Cincinnati Federal Theatre Project that fueled its artistic success, and, more importantly, captured the broad support of the community.
Caracterización y Modelización de un Sistema Experimental de Péndulo Paramétrico con Miras a la Aplicación de Estrategias de Control
Authors: Oxarango Lucas , Virla Juan Nicolás , Rojas Lisandro M. , Dotti Franco E.
Published: February 2025

En este artículo se realiza el estudio y caracterización de las respuestas estacionarias de unsistema experimental complejo, formado por un excitador reciprocante y un péndulo de múltiples masas.El modelo propuesto se fundamenta en la interacción entre el sistema excitador y el péndulo considerando la estructura compuesta por múltiples osciladores, analizando el comportamiento del conjunto y lainteracción de sus componentes. A su vez, los parámetros característicos del sistema se estiman a partirde la comparación de mediciones experimentales con simulaciones numéricas. El objetivo del trabajo esidentificar configuraciones de parámetros que permitan al modelo propuesto asemejarse a las observaciones experimentales obtenidas previamente.
Análisis Estacionario Termomecánico de Canal Regenerativo de Cámara de Empuje
Authors: Paladini Jorge L. , Patanella Alejandro J.
Published: February 2025

En el desarrollo del presente trabajo se expone la metodología adoptada para el análisis estacionario termomecánico de un canal regenerativo de la cámara de empuje del propulsor cohete SSME. El análisis térmico se realiza a través de un modelo unidimensional del canal refrigerante utilizando el software de código abierto Octave, donde se resuelve en primera instancia el flujo de gases calientes y luego el del fluido refrigerante. Posteriormente se realiza el acoplamiento de una vía para resolver el estado tensional con el software de código abierto Code_Aster. Se muestran las hipótesis adoptadas para ambos análisis, así como el modelado de los materiales, del fluido refrigerante y de los gases calientes. La determinación de la vida en fatiga de bajo número de ciclos también es presentada.
Recent advances in virtual reality: Applications, challenges, and future directions
Authors: Kaur Jaspreet , Singh Sukhpreet
Published: February 2025

Virtual Reality (VR) has evolved significantly over the past decade, transitioning from a niche technology to a widely used tool with applications spanning healthcare, education, entertainment, architecture, manufacturing, and beyond. The ability of VR to create immersive, interactive, and engaging environments has revolutionized industries, enabling breakthroughs in medical rehabilitation, mental health therapies, and user experience research. This chapter delves into recent advancements in VR, focusing on its innovative applications, ongoing challenges, and future directions. In healthcare, VR is transforming physical rehabilitation and mental health treatment by providing controlled, customized environments for therapy. In education, it offers experiential learning opportunities that enhance understanding and retention. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has further elevated VR capabilities, enabling adaptive and intelligent virtual environments. Despite its rapid growth, VR faces hurdles such as hardware limitations, health risks, ethical concerns, and the need for robust security frameworks. This chapter also explores strategies to address these challenges, ensuring VR remains accessible, safe, and ethical. Future research directions include enhancing realism through haptic feedback and sensory integration, improving accessibility, and creating interconnected systems by integrating VR with augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and the Internet of Things (IoT). By addressing these challenges and opportunities, VR is poised to reshape how individuals interact with digital environments, driving innovation across industries.
Future trends in Virtual Reality (VR)
Authors: Manda Vijaya Kittu , Bikkina Amrutha , Tarnanidis Theodore
Published: February 2025

Virtual Reality (VR) is a disruptive technology rapidly advancing as computing hardware and software are getting better and cheaper. This chapter attempts to apprise the scholarly community with five futuristic trends that will shape VR. Immersive Social Experiences with Virtual Reality will make social interaction even better. They allow dynamic and multi-sensory shared environments in which users can engage authentically across geographical barriers. Advances in rendering and GPU technology will bring near-photorealistic visuals to VR. This makes immersion even better. Such VR has several applications in medicine, architecture, and education. Haptic feedback advancements will provide users realistic tactile sensations, enhancing interaction and immersion in virtual environments. Full-body tracking lets users use their entire body to control and interact with virtual spaces. This has applications in rehabilitation, sports, and professional training. AI-powered VR will bring personalized experiences and create intelligent virtual agents. The VR content can be dynamically generated according to the environment. This brings in interactivity and realism that was never experienced before.
The clinical landscape of head and neck cancer
Authors: Halder Surabhi , Kumar Rajesh
Published: February 2025

Although they have somewhat different beginnings, tumors and carcinomas are two related things. While not every tumor turns into a carcinoma, every carcinoma starts as a tumor. Tumors are among the world's most prevalent diseases, accounting for 14 millions of new instances each year, According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2014 World Cancer Report, it causes 8.2 million deaths yearly. The majority of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas are oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC), the most prevalent cancer of the oral cavity. According to a recent estimate, there were 145 000 cancer-related fatalities and 3,00 000 new instances of oral cancer reported globally in 2012.Approximately 3% of all malignancies are oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs), which impact over 300,000 people annually and rank as the eighth most common malignant neoplasm globally.
Nanoparticles: Recent developments, current status and future perspectives
Authors: Halder Surabhi , Kumar Rajesh
Published: February 2025

Nanotechnology serves as a crucial link between the biological and physical sciences by leveraging nanostructures and nanophases in diverse scientific disciplines (Liu et al., 2009), especially in fields such as nanomedicine and nano-based drug delivery systems where these particles play a pivotal role. Substances considered as nanomaterials usually have sizes from 1 to 100 nm and are instrumental in critical aspects of nanomedicine including biosensors, microfluidics, drug delivery mechanisms, microarray tests, and tissue engineering. At the nanoscale, therapeutic agents are employed to develop nanomedicines. The realm of biomedicine, encompassing nanobiotechnology, drug delivery, biosensors, and tissue engineering, has progressed significantly through the adoption of nanoparticles. Because nanoparticles are crafted at the atomic or molecular level, they are typically small, spherical entities that traverse the human body more readily than larger counterparts. The initial wave of nanoparticle-based treatments included lipid-based configurations such as liposomes and micelles, which have gained FDA approval. These vehicles are capable of housing inorganic nanoparticles like gold or magnetic ones. This capability has spurred the increased application of inorganic nanoparticles, especially in the domains of drug delivery, imaging, and therapeutic interventions. Cells absorb nanostructures at a much higher rate than larger particles, usually between 1 to 10 µm, thus they can specifically target afflicted cells, enhancing the effectiveness of treatments while minimizing or eliminating side effects.
Phorate 10CG: Overview of uses, environmental impact, and safety concerns
Authors: Erla Sindoora , Chintada Vivek , K Veeraiah
Published: February 2025

This book chapter provides a comprehensive overview of Phorate 10CG, a widely used pesticide with a focus on its uses, environmental impact, and safety concerns. The chapter explores the various applications of Phorate 10CG in agriculture, its effects on the environment, including potential risks to ecosystems and wildlife, and safety considerations for human health. Through an in-depth analysis, this chapter aims to enhance understanding of the important aspects related to the usage of Phorate 10CG, contributing to informed decision-making and practices in pesticide management.
Urban Planning and Sustainable Development: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Directions
Authors: Howard Colin
Published: February 2025

The rapid pace of global urbanization demands urgent scholarly attention to balance urban growth with ecological preservation, social equity, and economic resilience. This systematic review synthesizes contemporary research on sustainable urban development through five critical lenses: (1) small-city urbanization and subjective well-being metrics, (2) adaptive reuse of waterfront public spaces, (3) strategies for regenerating resource-depleted cities, (4) the role of cultural infrastructure in rural revitalization, and (5) the integration of ecological security patterns. By critically examining 32 peer-reviewed studies (2010–2024), this paper identifies three emerging paradigms in sustainability scholarship: the shift from growth-centric to well-being-oriented urban metrics, the spatial application of circular economy principles, and the rise of trans-scalar governance frameworks. The review concludes by proposing a research agenda emphasizing digital participatory planning, nature-based solutions, and metabolic urbanism approaches to address persistent gaps in translating theory into practice.