bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Coming Soon
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Today sees the release of the new trailer of my latest and most ambitious film project. In doing so I am following the sound advice of Richard Hamming and forcing my own hand. With the trailer now on public view, I will definitely

have

to finish the film. The video started life in the midst of bloody battle — when I was a participant in the online competition I’m a scientist, Get me out of here back in June last year.
Intelligent life: Isaiah Berlin
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Thanks to the paucity of my education and cultural life I have come late to Isaiah Berlin, the noted philosopher and historian of ideas whose thinking provided such a guiding light to the 20th Century. But I’m definitely a fan now. I’d heard the name, of course, but would have been hard-pressed to tell you why he was well-known.
Elsevier, the Research Works Act and Open Access: where to now?
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

If Elsevier calculated that its withdrawal of support for the Research Works Act (RWA) would neutralise the arguments stirred up around academic publishing, I think the company is mistaken.
Response to House of Commons Committee Call for Evidence on Open Access
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

This week it is the turn of the House of Commons to investigate the UK policy on open access. No-one seems to be quite sure if they are co-ordinating things with the House of Lords, which was looking into this issue only last week, but on the plus side at least all these inquiries mean that OA remains a live topic. I made a submission to the House of Lords committee — outlining what I thought were several key points. Many others did the same.
Digital culture: my so-called week
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

My week, my cultural week, started last Sunday when I found time to catch up with Radio 4’s five-part series on Dorothy Hodgkin, an extraordinary scientist who was brought vividly to life through readings of her letters. Hearing the words created an immediacy that I am not sure I would have grasped from the printed page. If you have not yet heard it, the series is also available as a podcast.
Beachbooks 3: Uncommon science and danger
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

I am determined to finish the third and final installment of the posts about my vacation reading before the holiday season comes to an end — which I think is tonight. I want to tell you about the biography of Huxley and Eric Ambler’s

Uncommon Danger

. Truth be told I have been struggling with this post.
The very interesting web of connections
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

The Royal Institution has made a rather lovely film about William and Lawrence Bragg, the father and son Nobel laureates who came up the method of structural analysis by X-ray crystallography around 100 years ago. The film is constructed around an interview with Lawrence Bragg’s daughter Patience, a delightful lady who has very fond memories of her father and some wonderful stories about him.
ORCIDs set to bloom in 2016
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Have you got an ORCID identifier yet? You should. They’re on the rise – and for good reason. An ORCID iD is a number (mine is 0000-0002-0552-8870) that unambiguously and persistently identifies you in the digital world of academia. It ensures that your research activities, outputs, and affiliations can be easily and correctly connected to you.
¿Es la Intervención Social Comunitaria un buen punto de partida para el cambio social radical hacia la justicia social? Una reflexión en torno al contexto político-ideológico de la Intervención Social Comunitaria en el Reino Unido
Authors: Martínez Herrero María Inés , Paz Oliva Víctor
Published: December 2024

Este artículo busca ofrecer una reflexión sobre la complejidad de la relación entre el Estado de Bienestar, la intervención social comunitaria y la ideología política, a la luz del ejemplo del Reino Unido. Para ello analiza las ideologías subyacentes a las políticas sociales de intervención social comunitaria en el país desde la segunda mitad del siglo XX,  prestando una particular atención a los desarrollos más recientes relativos a la política de Reino Unido ante la soledad no deseada (implementad desde 2018). Partiendo de este análisis, el artículo pasa a abordar la cuestión de si la intervención social comunitaria puede y debe promover un cambio social radical hacia la justicia social en las sociedades democráticas contemporáneas. En base a los estándares profesionales y éticos para la práctica del trabajo social y el desarrollo comunitario en el Reino Unido y a nivel global, así como a los datos sobre la desigualdad imperante en el país, se argumenta que perseguir este cambio radical, efectivamente debe ser un objetivo principal de la intervención social comunitaria contemporánea. Aunque a menudo promovida por los gobiernos como una forma de autoayuda que no cuestiona el orden social, la intervención social comunitaria tiene un potencial radical inherente al reunir a las personas para resolver problemas sociales, fomentando mediante el diálogo la concientización sobre las causas estructurales de su desventaja.
redes del exilio. Republicanas españolas en Estados Unidos y la génesis del tejido social democrático en la España franquista
Authors: Guardia Herrero Carmen de la
Published: December 2024

Desde finales del siglo XIX se establecieron redes educativas y sociales trasatlánticas entre progresistas estadounidenses, especialmente mujeres, y krausistas españoles. Estas redes promovieron proyectos educativos y programas internacionales que contribuyeron significativamente a la emancipación de las mujeres españolas y al incremento de las actividades de la sociedad civil. También desde la Primera Guerra Mundial estas redes estuvieron mediadas por el gobierno estadounidense y por el español. Este artículo analiza la eficacia de estas redes femeninas en la llegada de republicanos exiliados a Estados Unidos y la participación de estos, como colaboradores de la diplomacia encubierta estadounidense, en la creación de publicaciones y organizaciones, algunas feministas, y todas durante el primer franquismo, destacando su impacto en el avance hacia la génesis de la sociedad civil y de un régimen democrático, alejado de radicalismos, en España.
Concilio los legitimó: oposición del clero progresista católico contra el régimen franquista durante los tres primeros años posconciliares, 1966-1969
Authors: Pinilla Palomino Javier
Published: December 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar las principales características de la oposición que llevó a cabo un sector de la Iglesia católica española contra el régimen franquista durante los tres primeros años posteriores al Concilio Vaticano II. A través de casos específicos, se mostrará cuáles fueron las acciones utilizadas para mostrar rechazo a determinadas características políticas, religiosas y socioeconómicas de la dictadura; qué medidas represivas tomó el régimen contra estos clérigos; y cuáles fueron las consecuencias que tuvieron las acciones desarrolladas a lo largo de esta corta etapa, las cuales, se plasmarían principalmente en la década siguiente.
víctimas de violencia política en el cine: desde Colombia al País Vasco (1964-2022)
Authors: Azcona Pastor José Manuel , Díaz-Maroto Isidro Aitor
Published: December 2024

El surgimiento de las principales organizaciones protagonistas de la violencia política en el País Vasco y Colombia (ETA y las FARC-EP, respectivamente), generó un interés en el cine (documental y de ficción) por representar e interpretar este fenómeno. No obstante, el peso y la forma de mostrar a las víctimas ha evolucionado por caminos diferentes, pero mostrando similitudes entre ambos casos. Analizando ejemplos de estas películas desde 1964 hasta 2022, señalaremos cuáles son los puntos en común y las divergencias, adelantando, además, la concepción y el peso que los cineastas otorgan a las víctimas de la violencia en el relato histórico.
En busca de la vía media. Proyectos de centro en la Segunda República española
Authors: Mera-Costas Pilar
Published: December 2024

Lejos de la imagen de las dos Españas, la historiografía de la Segunda República ha mostrado la complejidad sociopolítica de la población española. Esa complejidad se tradujo en una representación parlamentaria donde junto a las propuestas de izquierdas y derechas convivieron diversos partidos de centro. El objetivo de este artículo es localizar estos proyectos, trazando sus rasgos y profundizando en aquellos partidos con una vocación centrista explícita. Una vocación, en algunos casos presente ya en su nombre, que los llevó a intentar ejercer de opción moderadora y de fuerza bisagra, con el fin de atemperar el clima político y marcar el paso desde el poder de decantar mayorías. Así, el texto analiza tres partidos de centroderecha relevantes del periodo: el Partido de Centro Constitucional, de Françesc Cambó; el Partido Republicano Radical, de Alejandro Lerroux, y el Partido de Centro Democrático, de Manuel Portela Valladares. Tres proyectos que se sucedieron en la primera línea política entre 1931 y 1936, y cuyas semejanzas y divergencias ayudan a comprender las dinámicas políticas del periodo y a perfilar las características de un concepto tan difícil de aprehender como el centro político.
Identification and control of bacteria in food Case study - Occurrence of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat product
Authors:   University Ştefan cel Mare of Suceava, Street Universitatii, 13, 720229 Suceava, România, Buculei Amelia , Poroch-Serițan Maria ,   University Ştefan cel Mare of Suceava, Street Universitatii, 13, 720229 Suceava, România, Jarcău Mihaela ,   University Ştefan cel Mare of Suceava, Street Universitatii, 13, 720229 Suceava, România, Țurcan Paulina ,   Food Technologist Advisor at Micron2 Ltd, Betton Mill, Betton Rd, Market Drayton, Shropshire, United Kingdom, TF9 1HH
Published: December 2024

Listeria has always represented a threat to the food industry and customers` well-being. The measures applied for the prevention of listeriosis are exclusively general, with no specific and special methods, thus special attention shall be paid to the health education of the population, as well as preventive decontamination in risk units (livestock and poultry farms, food establishments, fast food restaurants). With the ready-to-eat food popularity growth, Listeria monitoring has transformed into a real challenge, not only due to its pathogenic nature but also due to the product's specification. This aspect intensifies the necessity of pathogen monitoring and hygiene standards during the manufacturing process. All these goals are achieved through education aimed at raising the level of culture of the entire population, with the appropriation of hygienic and preventive skills applicable in daily practice.
Functional attributes of eggs from hens fed different proprietary feeds during storage in Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors:   Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition Unit, Department of Animal Science University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Oludoyi Ireti A. , Jemiseye Folasade O. ,   Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition Unit, Department of Animal Science University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria ; Quality Control Unit, AgroBar-Magen Ltd. Apata, Ibadan, Nigeria, Adebiyi1 Funmilayo G. ,   Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition Unit, Department of Animal Science University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Odu Olatunbosun ,   Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition Unit, Department of Animal Science University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Oladimeji Sabur O. ,   Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition Unit, Department of Animal Science University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Nutrition/Research and Development Department, Pandagric Novum Limited, Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Adedeji Bamidele S. ,   Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition Unit, Department of Animal Science University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Adeyemo Gbemiga O. ,   Animal Production and Management Unit, Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Ogunwole Olugbenga A. ,   Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition Unit, Department of Animal Science University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Published: December 2024

Implications of feeding different proprietary feeds to laying hens on stored egg functional properties
were assessed in this study. Lohmann Brown layers (n=540) aged 59-week were randomly assigned to
six proprietary feed brands: G, H, I, J, K and L. Each treatment was replicated ten times (a replicate had
nine hens) for 12 weeks. At week-74 hen-age, 600 eggs were sampled, stored at ambient conditions and
assessed at 0, 7, 14, 21 and 28 Egg Storage Days (ESD) using standard procedures. Eggs from J had
significantly higher emulsion stability (62.02) and foam stability (67.77) among the group. Effects of
interaction of feed brand x ESD were significant (p 0.05) for all parameters. The foam capacity (%)
declined significantly (p 0.05) from 75.60 to 70.67 for G, 80.23 to 73.48 for H, 79.01 to 73.94 for I,
84.34 to 77.67 for J, 82.20 to 76.33 for K, 76.74 to 70.56 for L through the ESD. The relationship
between brands LGC (%) of H (R2=0.14), I (R2=0.14), L (R2=0.25) and ESD was similar (p>0.05). All
eggs collected from hens on different feed brands had diminished functional attributes during storage.
Eggs from hens on brand J had overall improved functional properties compared to others. Thus, the
quality of commercial feed consumed by the hens could determine the functional characteristics.
Development and characterization of some vegan spreadable desserts without added sugar, enriched with essential oils
Authors:   Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Life Sciences ”King Mihai I” from Timișoara, Calea Aradului 119A, 300645, Romania, Dumbrava Delia-Gabriela , Nagy Andreea-Ioana ,   Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Life Sciences ”King Mihai I” from Timișoara, Calea Aradului 119A, 300645, Romania, Raba Diana-Nicoleta ,   Faculty of Management and Rural Turism, University of Life Sciences ”King Mihai I” from Timișoara, Calea Aradului 119A, 300645, Romania, Popa Viorica-Mirela ,   Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Life Sciences ”King Mihai I” from Timișoara, Calea Aradului 119A, 300645, Romania, Misca Corina-Dana ,   Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Life Sciences ”King Mihai I” from Timișoara, Calea Aradului 119A, 300645, Romania, Borozan Aurica-Breica ,   Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technology, University of Life Sciences ”King Mihai I” from Timișoara, Calea Aradului 119A, 300645, Romania, Moldovan Camelia ,   Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Life Sciences ”King Mihai I” from Timișoara, Calea Aradului 119A, 300645, Romania
Published: December 2024

Raw vegan desserts without added sugar have become very popular among consumers in recent years, as they keep vitamins, enzymes and other heat-labile substances intact, while also bringing energy, vitality and contributing to good health. This work aimed to obtain two varieties of raw vegan desserts, without added sugar, using avocado pulp, banana pulp and dates as raw materials: one with added cocoa powder and nutmeg essential oil (SRVD1), and the second, allergen-free, containing carob powder and black pepper essential oil (SRVD2). For both raw materials and finished products, the total polyphenol content was determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu assay, DPPH free radical scavenging activity, proximate composition, as well as sensory characteristics (5-point hedonic scale method). From the raw materials, cocoa powder stood out with the highest TPC (10.15±0.14 mg GAE/g) and the strongest 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl free radical scavenging activity (95.21±0.34%), followed by carob powder (7.02±0.06 mg GAE/g, respectively 90.31±0.27%). In terms of finished products, the SRVD1 assortment had the highest TPC and the best antiradical activity (2.07±0.03 mg GAE/g.12±0.33%). The two varieties of spreadable raw vegan desserts had very similar values of the proximate composition, SRVD2 assortment being slightly richer in total carbohydrates, sugars and dietary fiber. The sensory evaluation of the products resulted in very good scores for all the characteristics analyzed.
A comprehensive review of Amaranthus spp. as a nutrient-dense food supplement: focus on mineral composition and health benefits
Authors:   Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Life Sciences “King Michael I” from Timisoara, Aradului Street no. 119, 300645 Timisoara, Romania, Lăcătuş Mihaela , Tarkanyi Patricia ,   Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Life Sciences “King Michael I” from Timisoara, Aradului Street no. 119, 300645 Timisoara, Romania, Poiana Mariana Atena ,   Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Life Sciences “King Michael I” from Timisoara, Aradului Street no. 119, 300645 Timisoara, Romania, Bordean Despina Maria ,   Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Life Sciences “King Michael I” from Timisoara, Aradului Street no. 119, 300645 Timisoara, Romania
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the study is to highlight that the Amaranthus spp. plant contains a significant amount of nutrients that are beneficial to human health and, when included in a balanced diet, can improve or even combat certain diseases. The plant is an important source of proteins, crude fiber, carbohydrates, energy, and minerals.
Amaranthus spp. belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. There are about 65 to 70 species of amaranth, known commonly as amaranth. It is about 8000 years old and was originally considered a sacred food with ceremonial uses due to its nutritional and healing properties before modern times. All parts of the plant can be consumed.
The nutritional value of amaranth is very high, the leaves contain more protein and lysine than corn or other cereals, and more methionine than soy, both essential amino acids. It also contains significant amounts of beta-carotene, omega-6, and powerful antioxidants.
The amaranth plant (specifically its species) is rich in vitamins, particularly A, K, B1, B3, B5, B6, B17, C, E, riboflavin, folic acid, and folate, as well as minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, and manganese. Amaranth contains significant amounts of provitamin A (beta-carotene) and is also rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid.
Amaranthus spp. contains a variety of valuable bioactive compounds, which are good for our health: polyphenols – powerful antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress; flavonoids – with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; saponins – known for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects; dietary fiber – beneficial for digestive health; phytosterols – help reduce cholesterol. These compounds provide amaranth with health benefits, including cardiovascular protection and immune support.
Millennial Muslims Intention to Donate Cash Using the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior Approach
Authors: Ahmad Aizuddin Hamzah  , Galad Mohamed Barre  , Anath Rau Krishnan  , Abu Bashar  , Mohammad Shahfaraz Khan  , Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar  , Arfi Mulyasa Insani
Published: December 2024

This study aims to understand the factors that influence millennial Muslims in South Tangerang's intention to donate cash, by applying the Extended Theory of Planned Behaviour (ETPB) approach. This research involves analysis using the SmartPLS tool to evaluate the role of attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and moral obligation on cash waqf intention. The results show that positive attitudes towards waqf, social environmental influences, self-control, as well as moral responsibility play an important role in shaping cash waqf intentions among millennial Muslims. Attitude towards waqf is influenced by an understanding of the importance of waqf in Islam and the resulting social benefits. Subjective norms are shaped by family support and social environment, while perceived behavioral control is closely related to an individual's belief in his or her ability to endow. In addition, moral obligation shows a significant influence in driving cash waqf intention. This study provides important insights for stakeholders in promoting cash waqf as an integral part of economic and social empowerment in Muslim societies.
The Effect of Direct Expenditure on Education and Health on Human Development Index in Mataram City in 2013-2022
Authors: Micko Yusuf Setiawan  , Muaidy Yasin  , Siti Sriningsih  , Marashdeh Hazem A.
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of direct spending in the education and health sectors on the human development index in Mataram City in 2013-2022. This type of research is Quantitative research. The results showed that the partial test results of direct expenditure in the health sector did not have a significant effect on the human development index in Mataram City as seen from the significance value above 0.05. And partially the influence of direct expenditure budget in the field of education has a significant influence on the human development index in Mataram City, which is seen from the significance value below 0.05. Simultaneous test results show that the effect of direct expenditure in the education and health sectors together has a significant effect on the human development index, which is seen from the significance value below 0.05.
The Influence of Rachel Goddard's YouTube Content on Consumer Attitudes Toward the Pixy Cosmetics Brand
Authors: Theresa Macheka  , Tudor Edu  , Jeff Fang  , Bunteng Long  , John Vong  , Kipchillat Nancy  , Walter Kiptum Rono  , Jui-Lung Chen
Published: December 2024

Beauty vloggers are individuals who create and upload video content about beauty to social media, including YouTube. Beauty in this context includes the use of skincare products, make-up, and other beauty tools by the vlogger. Along with technological developments, consumers can now utilize digital media to obtain reviews of the products they want to buy through beauty vloggers. This study aims to analyze the effect of watching Rachel Goddard's YouTube channel intensity on consumer attitudes towards the PIXY cosmetics brand. This research uses a quantitative method with a correlational approach. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires and document studies, with a sample of 400 subscribers from Rachel Goddard's Beauty Vlogger YouTube channel. The data obtained was analyzed using a simple linear regression test. The results showed a significant influence between the intensity of watching Rachel Goddard's YouTube channel on consumer attitudes. This is indicated by the t value of 8.945 which is greater than the t table (1.960) and a significance value of 0.000 which is less than 0.05. The regression coefficient value of 0.346 shows a positive direction of influence. In addition, in table 3.5, the coefficient of determination of 0.417 shows that the intensity of watching Rachel Goddard's YouTube channel contributes 41.7% to consumer attitudes, while the remaining 58.3% is influenced by other factors such as beauty vlogger credibility, family influence, direct experience, and peer group influences.
Dialectics of Muhammadiyah Organization: Social Challenges and Adaptation in Local Culture
Authors: Saidang Saidang , Arifuddin Usman  , Supriadi Torro  , Syamsu A. Kamaruddin
Published: December 2024

Muhammadiyah has experienced a reality that forces it to adapt to the challenges and pressures of the dynamics of social life. This research examines the dialectics of the Islam-based Muhammadiyah organization in the context of local culture in order to face challenges and make social adaptations. The main problem is the interaction between the Muhammadiyah organization and the dynamic socio-cultural environment. A qualitative approach was used with in-depth interviews and participatory observation as data collection techniques. The sample consisted of Muhammadiyah members and local community leaders. The results showed that Muhammadiyah faced various social challenges and successfully adapted to changes in the local community by integrating religious values with local culture. The relevant and inclusive adaptation strategies employed by Muhammadiyah reflect a dynamic response to changing social dynamics, allowing them to remain relevant and connected to local communities in a diverse cultural context. The implications of this study discuss the importance of a deeper understanding of the complexity of Muhammadiyah social adaptation in understanding local community dynamics and encourage further research and relevant interventions in this area.
An Enhanced Credit Card Fraud Detection Using Modified Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: R Sahila Devi
Published: December 2024

Credit card fraud has played a major issue for both cardholders and the issuing authorities as a notable financial challenge. To address this issue here involves modified Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to identify fraudulent activities. The proposed methodology involves data pre processing, data visualization, validation and evaluation. Here the data is preprocessed by normalization to improve the quality of data performance and training stability of deep neural network. One hot encoding is used to convert categorical variables into binary format and is highly essential for data processing which in turn improve the prediction and classification accuracy of the method. Furthermore by using CNN with a modified Quantum Vortex Search Algorithm (MQVSA) is developed to increase the accuracy and effectiveness of the credit card fraud detection. The MQVSA improves CNN capacity of classification and to identify complex pattern indicative of fraud and model parameters. Thus the proposed method used in this work is performed in the python software and thus the classifier achieve the remarkable precision of 98% and the sensitivity value of 97% and effectively predicting the credit card fraud by evaluation and validation.
Visionary Leadership and Organisational Performance of Oil and Gas Companies in Rivers State
Authors: Amah Cletus Okey , Jumbo Victor Kalada
Published: December 2024

This study investigated the relationship between visionary leadership and organizational performance of oil and gas companies with specific focus on the six (6) major (upstream) oil and gas companies in Nigeria, whose operational bases can be found in Rivers State. The study employed a cross-sectional survey approach with a quasi-experimental research design. A survey was conducted among fifty-four (54) top and middle level managers of these companies. Spearman Rank-Order Correlation Coefficient was used to test the various hypotheses. Findings of the study revealed a significant and positive correlation between the dimensions of visionary leadership and the measures of Organizational Performance of oil and gas companies in Rivers State. It was concluded that Visionary Leadership has been empirically validated as a dependable management strategy for enhancing Organizational Adaptability and Employee Productivity. The study, therefore, recommends that managers of oil and gas companies in Rivers State consider decentralizing activities or processes by actively engaging employees to get fully involved in decision-making, as a means of enhancing organizational performance. This approach entails actively involving staff by assigning them significant responsibilities or duties. This will foster a sense of belonging among organizational members, consequently enhancing their commitment not just to fulfilling their immediate responsibilities but also to the overall attainment of the organization's objectives.
Students' Self-Study Activities: Case Study at Thu Dau Mot University
Authors: Loan Ta Thi Thanh
Published: December 2024

Self-study has “a very important role in the cognitive process of individuals, contributing to improving the quality of school education”. If students know how to organize self-study activities well, they will “improve their own learning outcomes”. The aim of this study is to explore Thu Dau Mot University students’ perception of self-study activities, reveal the current status of students' self-study skills, and analyze and find out the student's self-study activity plan and the content of the student's self-study activities. In terms of purposes of the study, to answer the research question and based on the background of previous studies, this study involved 490 students in different majors – freshmen to seniors. The result of this study shows that students understand the importance of self-study, some students do not arrange their time properly, do not know how to balance between studying and working, etc., so their self-study time does not meet the requirements of the training program. Students need to practice discipline in all matters, first of all discipline in studying, when studying, they need to concentrate highly, not to be affected by external factors that make self-study ineffective.
Optimization of Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Total Flavonoids from Uvaria chamae Root Bark by Response Surface Methodology and Its Antioxidant Activity
Authors: Nana Olga , Guidana Appolinaire , Momeni Jean
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on the optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of total flavonoids from Uvaria chamae root bark. As optimisation method, Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to investigate the effect of independent variables on the ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) process. The factors highlighted during the UAE were temperature (°C) X1, sonication time (s) X2, and solid to liquid ratio (mL.mg-1) X3; extraction yield being the expected response. The maximum extraction ef?ciency was achieved with the optimal UAE condition at 55 °C, 20 min and 40:1 mL.mg-1. At those optimal conditions, extraction yield of 16.34 % and the total flavonoids of (178.624±2.512) µg EQ/g of extract were obtained. Regarding to antioxidant assessment, the DPPH (2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) method was used. It emerges from this evaluation that the UAE extract exhibited the highest values of DPPH radical-scavenging assay with inhibition concentration (IC50) value of (0.075±0.001) mg/mL better than BHT taking as control with and IC50 value of (0.089± 0.022) mg/mL and compared to CSE. The experimental and predicted values were in good agreement, which suggested that UAE is more ef?cient compared to conventional solvent extraction and can be used to obtain an extract with maximum extraction yield and improved active ingredients.
Non-Isothermal Steady Flow through a Rotating Square Straight Duct with Hall and Ion-Slip Currents
Authors: Islam Md. Rafiqul , Samad Md. Abdus , Alam Md. Mahmud
Published: December 2024

This research delved into examining the behavior of fully developed, viscous, non-isothermal, steady, laminar, incompressible fluid flow along the centerline of a straight square duct, considering the influence of magnetic fields as well as Hall and Ion-slip currents. To make the non-isothermal state of the flow, the right hand wall of the duct is considered as heated whereas left hand wall is cooled; the lower and upper walls are considered as adiabatic. A constant pressure gradient force, known as the Dean Force, is exerted along the centerline of the duct. Additionally, external forces, including gravitational force, Lorentz force, pressure gradient force, centrifugal force, and Coriolis force, influence the flow. The Lorentz force is also modified by applying the Hall and Ion-slip currents. The governing equations are derived from the continuity equation, the Navier-Stokes equation, and the energy equation. The spectral method is employed as the primary tool to obtain numerical solutions, complemented by secondary tools such as Chebyshev polynomials, Newton-Raphson method, collocation method, and arc-length method. The study examines the impact of various parameters, including the Grashof number (Gr), Taylor number (Tr), Dean number (Dn), magnetic parameter (M), Hall parameter (m), and Ion-slip parameter (а), on the velocity and temperature distributions within the flow. This investigation is conducted by analyzing solution curves of flux against the mentioned parameters. Furthermore, the corresponding flow patterns are analyzed at different points along the straight duct. As the new findings, the results are shown under the various distinct values of M, m and а at Dean Number Dn=500, 5000, 10000 with Taylor number is fixed at Tr=20.
A Mixed Methods Examination of the Integration of Adaptive Courseware into an Online Gateway Course
Authors: Robertson William H. , Teller Ross
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study was to explore how student behaviors, while using an adaptive courseware system, influenced performance in a gateway biology course. This study used a mixed methods approach. Quantitative data was collected from the course’s learning management system (LMS) and the adaptive courseware. This data was analyzed using correlations between several metrics, including student course average, exam scores, total time spent using the adaptive courseware, the number of times the participants accessed both LMS content and adaptive courseware content, and the average score of activities and assessments within the adaptive courseware. The qualitative data included semi-structured interviews with 21 participants and follow-up interviews with five of the original 21 participants. This data was analyzed using process, descriptive, and in vivo coding.
Promoting Teachers’ Digital Literacy and Professional Development in Moroccan Secondary Schools after Covid-19
Authors: EL Mouden Zaina , Zemmit Zohra
Published: December 2024

Digital literacy skills and teachers’ online ICT competencies have been the main concerns for Moroccan educational stakeholders after school closures and the unprepared shift to online teaching and learning phase. This article tries to shed light on the ministry’s strategy for implementing ICT teacher development before and after the pandemic era. The study adopts a mixed method research that combines quantitative and qualitative approaches. The online survey was conducted through a self-filling questionnaire which was constructed through google forms. The 516 respondents from high schools and 244 respondents from private schools are teachers belonging to many schools in Sous Massa Academy. In addition to this questionnaire, semi-directed interviews were conducted through emails with 15 teacher trainers from the training pedagogical center in the same Academy. The outcome of the study analysis shows that there is an urgent need for a training program required for teachers to boost their digital skill level and to initiate them to online interactive approaches, based on the combination of both constructivism and connectivism learning theories to upgrade their online teaching and implementing techniques that promote student learning autonomy and student collaboration strategies. Moreover, the study reveals that the trainees at the regional pedagogical center are initiated to ICT in classroom use only while still adopting the same traditional teaching techniques.
The Influence of 4A-Based Tourist Attractions on Motivation to Visit the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Tourist Destination, East Java
Authors: Emenina Emenina , Sembiring Vienna Artina , Prabandari Wijayanti Dewi , Basyarudin Lintar Pangestu
Published: December 2024

Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is one of the tourist destinations in Probolinggo Regency, East Java, which attracts domestic and foreign tourists. The method used is descriptive with a quantitative approach. Sampling uses probability sampling techniques and the Slovin formula as a measuring tool. With a total of 100 tourist respondents who have visited in 2023, the results of the study showed that there was a significant positive relationship with a correlation value of 0.506 and a determination coefficient value of 25.6%, which indicates that tourist attractions have a fairly strong relationship with tourist motivation to visit the destination.
A Morphological Method for Driver Fatigue Monitoring
Authors: Wu Wen-Yen
Published: December 2024

The driver fatigue is one of the major problems for car accidents. In order to increase the safety, the automobile manufacturing companies are actively involved in the development of related technologies to detect driver fatigue. In this study, we will develop the computer vision technology to monitor driving behavior. The driver's head position will be detected from the video sequence at first. Second, face detection algorithm is applied to identify the driver’s face. The eyes and mouth will be detected in the following. The position of head, the blindness of eyes, and the openness of mouth will be analyzed to decide the driver state. The development of a visual-based detection will help to detect fatigue driving situations, and it will be very useful for the automobile industry.
Influence Marketing Practices in the Digital Age and Consumer Behavior of Brokery Products in the City of Lubumbashi
Authors: KASONGO NDALA John
Published: December 2024

With the intensive use of social networks today, we notice that brewing companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) collaborate with influencers to carry out their various communication campaigns. However, certain influence operations observed in the city of Lubumbashi are pushing managers and marketing specialists to question their effectiveness.
This article examines the impact of influencer marketing used by Bralima and Bralima on the purchasing behavior of beverage consumers in Lubumbashi. Our study aims to explain how different influencer marketing practices impact consumers' purchasing decisions in this specific context.
We adopted a quantitative approach in this research. Data collection was carried out using a survey using a survey questionnaire. A simple random sample of 384 individuals was selected. Data analysis was carried out by structural equation modeling, which made it possible to explore the relationships between the different variables and to test the hypotheses posed.
The results show that influencer marketing practices have a positive and significant impact on the purchasing behavior of consumers of brewing products. Frequency of exposure to influencer posts, perceived credibility, and engagement with those posts all showed positive and significant relationships with purchase decision. Positive attitude towards influencers and personal identification with them also play key roles in the purchase decision. Active engagement with influencer posts strengthens purchase intent, as does the attractiveness and originality of posts. Influencers' persuasion, passion for the product, and direct recommendation are crucial factors positively and significantly influencing consumer purchasing behavior. Perceived affinity with influencers also shows a positive and significant influence on purchase likelihood.
The Role of Social Media in Observing Consumer Behavior in Decision Making in Choosing Barbershop Services
Authors: Kusuma Sitta , Madiistriyatno Harries , Listiorini Dewi
Published: December 2024

This study aims to explore the role of social media in influencing consumer behavior in choosing barbershop services. Qualitative research methods are used with a focus on data collection through in-depth interviews and social media content analysis. Participants in this study were barbershop service consumers who actively use social media to search for information and recommend services. The results of this study reveal that social media has a significant role in shaping consumer perceptions of the quality of barbershop services, as well as influencing consumer decisions in choosing barbershop services. These findings highlight the importance of a strong online presence and a good reputation on social media for barbershop business owners. The practical implication of this study is the need for a digital marketing strategy that is integrated with reputation management to increase consumer appeal and trust in barbershop services.
Fenomenologia da imagem: a crítica sartreana à representação e suas possibilidades para uma geografia existencial
Authors: Moreira Tiago Rodrigues , Marandola Junior Eduardo
Published: December 2024

Pensar em possibilidades para uma geografia existencial baseadas na critica sartreana à representação e os modos de imagem/imaginação como fundamentos de uma fenomenologia da imagem, é a questão central deste texto. Para isso, recorremos às obras “A imaginação” (1936) e “O imaginário: psicologia fenomenológica da imaginação” (1940) do filósofo Jean-Paul Sartre, que sinalizam o entendimento da imagem enquanto ato, ou seja, a imagem é sempre uma consciência de, retirando dela o aspecto coisificante de objeto. Tal empreendimento feito pelo filósofo em seus primeiros anos de incorporação da Fenomenologia em sua reflexão nos ajuda a tensionar a useabilidade da dimensão da imagem/imaginação nas pesquisas geográficas. O texto assume um caráter meditativo, considerando em sua parte final a base para uma geografia existencial, a ser pensada a partir da geosofia, do ato de imaginar como o modo de nomear, fenomenologicamente, as coisas e os lugares.
Integralismo e escolas em Blumenau: interlocuções obliteradas nas narrativas históricas
Authors: Neves Anne Caroline Peixer Abreu
Published: December 2024

Durante muito tempo, as escolas de Blumenau não foram investigadas e também nem sempre reconhecidas por articular relações que propiciaram arranjos políticos capazes de influenciar a vida pública. Ao identificar que o integralismo, organizado no município em 1934, esteve presente em escolas por meio de sujeitos vinculados as funções escolares e ao grupo miliciano, foi possível avançar na compreensão sobre os motivos que contribuíram para a ampla valorização da Ação Integralista Brasileira (AIB) em Blumenau. Apesar de ser um movimento interessado na defesa dos elementos nacionais, incentivar a participação de imigrantes e descendentes de alemães como adeptos do integralismo, inclusive daqueles que apenas falavam a língua alemã, parece não ter sido considerado incoerente. Os integralistas João Ehlert e Aristides Largura, respectivamente professor e inspetor escolar, demonstraram entender a importância das relações que puderam ser estabelecidas por meio das escolas para assegurar tanto a ampliação do integralismo entre a população de origem alemã quanto a manutenção da sua referência étnica, frequentemente, não interessada na integração nacional.
Clash of Prosecutors
Authors: Huyeng Tim , Kurt Sinan
Published: December 2024

In Kroatien spielt sich ein bislang beispielloser Konflikt zwischen der kroatischen Staatsanwaltschaft und der erst 2021 eingeführten Europäischen Staatsanwaltschaft (EUStA) ab, nachdem unter anderem der Gesundheitsminister, Vili Beroš, wegen eines Korruptionsskandals festgenommen wurde. Der Konflikt gipfelte in einem Schreiben an die Kommission, in dem die EUStA systematische Rechtsstaatsdefizite anprangert und sie zum Einschreiten auffordert. Insgesamt wird deutlich, dass sich die EU in Kroatien derzeit, insbesondere durch die Arbeit der EUStA, neue Legitimität erarbeitet, weil sie aktiv gegen Korruption vorgeht.
The Artistic Features and Inheritance Innovation of Baofeng Puppet Theatre
Authors: Wu Chenyang , Liu Fengtong
Published: December 2024

河南省宝丰县的提线木偶戏作为中国民间传统音乐的重要组成部分，具有浓厚的地方文化特色，并在2009 年被列入省级非物质文化遗产名录。这一艺术形式融合了多种表演手法，涵盖了丰富的传统剧目，如历史故事、神话传说和民间笑话等，展现了其深厚的文化艺术价值。本文对宝丰提线木偶戏进行了系统的研究，通过梳理其历史沿革并结合访谈调查分析了其发展现状，进一步从表演形式、角色塑造等方面探讨了其独特的艺术特色。此外，本文还提出了宝丰提线木偶戏在现代社会中的传承与创新策略，旨在推动这一传统艺术的创新发展，并为其可持续传承提供借鉴。
Challenges and Opportunities for International Communication of Chinese Language from the Perspective of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
Authors: Luo Na , Zheng Xianlang
Published: December 2024

非洲中文教学源于上世纪五十年代，起步相对较晚。中非合作论坛的成立为非洲中文传播带来新机遇，从政治协作、经贸合作及文化交流三个方面，对中文在非洲地区的传播起到了显著的推动作用。然而，当前非洲中文传播仍面临一系列挑战，包括政策导向不明、资金投入不足、文化差异形成的传播壁垒以及教学体系的不完善。为进一步推动非洲中文传播，本文基于上述挑战，提出以下策略建议：加大政策扶持力度并强化资金保障体系；深度融合中非文化，提升文化认同感；全面优化非洲中文教学体系。
The Construction Foundation and Operational Mechanism of the Ideological and Political Education Community
Authors: Cao Lu
Published: December 2024

思想政治教育肩负着意识形态教育与公民教育的社会职能，但是长久以来并未充分实现社会动员和广域力量整合，反而存在理论与实践脱节，不同的社会系统之间对话机制不足，价值凝聚缺失，共识性制度匮乏等场域疏离。推动构建“学术－教育－行动”一体化的思想政治教育共同体，旨在系统性和整体性视角下优化共同体的协同育人机制，转变传统教育范式与思维习惯实现教育资源整合共享。积极探索新时代下的教育治理转型，建立共效应基础和制度性框架，推动其实现单一扁平型传统模式向交互联动型模式转型，真正促进思想政治教育在促进人的全面发展和社会进步方面发挥更加重要的作用。
Exploration on the Educational Reform Strategy of Local Undergraduate Colleges under the Background of Application-oriented Talent Training
Authors: Wan Guo
Published: December 2024

近年来，地方本科院校毕业生就业愈发困难。根源是高校人才培养与社会人才需求产生了错位。因此，高等教育院校教育教学改革势在必行。应用型人才培养理应成为当前地方本科院校的改革目标。当前地方本科院校培养模式与应用型人才培养模式存在着人才培养定位不明、人才培养方式不科学、缺乏相应的教学支持和保障的差距。究其原因，地方本科院校的发展存在着经验借鉴较为盲目，教师考核偏重于科研，教师自身实践能力有限等原因。因此，应该从加强学研产合作，学校、企业、政府形成战略联盟，多元化培养——施行专业课程模块化，实践能力培养——强化岗位体验，帮助学生制定适合自己的职业生涯规划等多路径提升学生实践能力，为应用型人才提供获取知识能力的桥梁。
The effect of two different blended learning strategies on developing website design skills among third-year secondary school students
Authors: Alyahyawi Mohammed , Zidane Ashraf
Published: December 2024

The research aimed to identify the effect of the difference between two blended learning strategies in developing the skills of designing websites among third-year secondary school students. The researcher used the quasi-experimental approach to answer the research questions. The research sample consisted of (60) third-year secondary school students at Imam Al-Tirmidhi High School in Al-Qunfudhah Governorate. The sample was divided into two experimental groups according to the experimental design of the research. They learned with two different blended learning strategies:
- The first experimental group: explanation in the classroom followed by training on the Internet.
- The second experimental group: explanation on the Internet followed by training in the classroom.
The research tools were represented by an achievement test related to the cognitive aspect of the skill and a skill performance observation card. The research reached the following results:
- There is no statistically significant difference at the level (0.05) between the average scores of students of the two experimental groups in the achievement test related to the cognitive aspect of the skill.
- There is a statistically significant difference at the level (0.05) between the average scores of students of the two experimental groups in the skill performance observation card in favor of the first experimental group.
Based on the results of the research, it can be recommended to start with the traditional method in blended learning strategies when teaching skills in order to prepare students to deal with electronic content. The researcher also concluded that making educational material available online on an ongoing basis helps in mastering the skill. He also suggested a number of topics to be included in the study in the future.