bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A computer-simulation-based molecular-thermodynamic model for shape-based screening of peptide amphiphile micelles in vaccines
Authors:   , Kruse Luke Everett
Published: September 2024

Peptide amphiphiles (PAs) and their self-assembled aggregates, peptide amphiphile micelles (PAMs), have garnered considerable attention as a platform for biomedical applications due to their unique combination of biocompatibility, modular functionality, and tailorable size and shape. Since PAMs form a wide range of structures (e.g., fibers, vesicles, globular aggregates, nanosheets) and their morphology strongly correlates with their bioactivity, understanding equilibrium micelle shape is of considerable academic and practical interest, particularly when it comes to the engineering of the structure of a PA to achieve a desired function. Reliable prediction of self-assembled shape and computational throughput capacity put opposing constraints on an already complex task as inter-aminoacid interactions preclude conventional concepts, such as the molecular packing parameter from the surfactant community, from providing an adequate description of micellization and detailed all-atom simulations are necessary to model the aggregation behavior. To accommodate these criteria, computer-simulation-inspired molecular thermodynamic models exploit atomic resolution information derived from molecular dynamics simulations for estimating their parameters. Within these models, the shape-dependence contribution to the free energy of micellization is accounted for by simulation of micelles deemed spherical, cylindrical, or planar by qualitative inspection. Furthermore, such classification is limited to spherical/globular, periodic cylindrical, or lamellar shapes, without the capacity to characterize the real morphologies lying at the transition between idealized shapes often observed in PAMs. We present a unique, quantitative means for classifying the shape of molecular-dynamics-simulated PAMs that is both consistent with existing metrics and extendable to estimating shape-dependent free energy contributions. Then, we incorporate this shape-dependent classification scheme and free-energy contribution into a computersimulation- inspired molecular thermodynamic model for the prediction of micellization of Palm2K-NA-(KE)4 PAMs. We show that predictions from this model agree with existing theoretical studies and can quantitatively account for the free energy changes due to interactions between the backbones of peptides such as those associated with [beta]-sheet formation. The dependence of the shape of PAMs on factors such as the hydrophobic effect and interactions between peptide head groups is assessed.
Immigration and social welfare : political institutions and personal interactions
Authors:   , Qi Hang
Published: September 2024

Previous studies indicate that there is a close relationship between immigration or immigration attitudes and the welfare state. For example, immigration or citizens' attitudes toward immigration can considerably affect their attitudes toward welfare spending and programs. However, it is still uncertain whether such effects are conditional on other factors and, if so, how they work. I contend that such effects are likely to diverge according to political institutions, such as government types and welfare programs' policy designs, and means of personal exposure to or contact with immigrants. Through applying various advanced empirical strategies to analyze representative public datasets and original survey experiment data, I examine and analyze how different government types moderate the effects of immigration scale on welfare spending, how welfare programs' policy design elements and types of personal interaction with ethnic minorities shape citizens' perceptions of immigrant beneficiaries and moderate the effects of citizens' immigration attitudes on their welfare support. Such analyses could provide us with a better understanding of the role of immigrants and their welfare participation in shaping citizens' welfare attitudes and the nature of public opinion toward the welfare state.
Exploring new college students' perceptions of COVID-19 mitigation measures on finding sense of belonging
Authors:   , Roberts David Walter
Published: September 2024

On March 13, 2020, the entire trajectory of higher education changed for millions of students across the United States and worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Colleges and universities navigated the social, political, and economic challenges of welcoming students back to campus under mitigation efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a new normal. This research provides narrative accounts of students who started college between August 2020 - August 2021 as first-time, full-time students at a small private liberal arts college in the Midwest United States to explore how social distancing, mask wearing, and virtual learning affected students ability to find belonging. Student accounts support years of research highlighting the importance of finding a sense of belonging and the adverse outcomes mitigation measures meant to keep college students healthy and safe can have on creating communities and connections with other students.
Untold journeys : a narrative inquiry into Division I non-scholarship student-athletes' stories
Authors:   , Rohler Riley Reid
Published: September 2024

While there is an abundant body of research on the experiences of collegiate student-athletes, one group that has been overlooked in the college athletics literature is non-scholarship, or walk-on, student-athletes (Amorose & Horn, 2000; Berestetska, 2019; Rubin & Rosser, 2014). This narrative inquiry explored the stories of Division I female student-athletes who do not receive athletics-based financial aid, specifically those competing on head-count sports teams. Additionally, the study explored the factors that contribute to non-scholarship student-athletes' well-being, their journey to collegiate athletics, current experiences as a collegiate student-athlete, and future aspirations. By examining the narratives of Division I female non-scholarship student-athletes competing on head-count sports teams, scholars and practitioners can better understand the unique demands this population faces to improve the retention and development through effective policies and practices. Data for this study included three individual, in-depth semi structured interviews with each participant. Guided by Seligman's (2012) PERMA model, the research further adds to the literature on student-athlete well-being and fills a gap related to understanding the specific experiences of non-scholarship student-athletes. The findings revealed the following three themes: (a) importance of supportive relationships, (b) diverse pathways to collegiate pursuits and future aspirations, and (c) personal growth and positive reframing. This study concludes by discussing the findings and provides implications for future practice, policy, theory, and research.
Edge AI and deep learning for precision decision support in diabetes diagnosis and management
Authors:   , Shuvo Md Maruf Hossain
Published: September 2024

Diabetes is a complex of metabolic disorders that disrupts the autonomous regulation of blood glucose concentration in human body. This chronic condition requires consistent medical monitoring and management to avert acute complications. Inadequate glycemic control can result in impaired cellular function and tissue damage across multiple organs, ultimately culminating in organ failure. Effective glucose regulation demands continuous monitoring and precise decision-making by individuals with the disease. Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled clinical decision support system (CDSS) is a promising approach to enhance the diagnosis and management of the disease. This dissertation proposes and develops efficient edge AI and deep learning (DL) techniques to address the challenges associated with the diagnosis and management of diabetes. The first study uses medical health records implementing different machine learning (ML) methods to develop a risk assessment tool to generate user-specific binary recommendations (high and low chances of developing diabetes). The pre-trained ML model embedded into a smartphone application takes answers to patient-related questions as input and provides feedback on the likelihood of developing diabetes. The second study implements a neural network inference on a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) to automatically predict diabetes from clinical measurements. The inference of the best-trained model has been realized in hardware to develop intelligent diabetes detection tools. The third study seeks to build an advisory tool utilizing predictive analytics to generate personalized blood glucose forecasts. Deep multitask learning (MTL) is proposed to enhance the personalized prediction of blood glucose levels. Consistently leading performance was obtained within the clinically acceptable regimen for multi-step prediction horizons. Finally, an ablation study comprehensively investigates the systematic integration of highly relevant life events and physiological parameters with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data to understand the synergy in glucoregulatory systems. The proposed edge AI and deep learning tools and techniques demonstrate promising results in diabetes risk assessment, diagnosis, and personalized management with the potential integration into the CDSS and aid in medical decisions through better therapeutic and lifestyle modification.
The lived experience of bilateral risk-reducing mastectomy and impact on body image in young women with increased lifetime hereditary breast cancer risk
Authors:   , Torrisi Christa
Published: September 2024

Previvor is a term applied to a person with an identified, elevated lifetime cancer risk but who lacks a cancer diagnosis. Management strategies can be undertaken to decrease the risk of developing certain cancers. For women with a pathogenic variant that increases the predisposition for a breast cancer diagnosis, a bilateral risk-reducing mastectomy (BRRM) is the most effective cancer prevention strategy. Currently, there is a dearth of literature examining BRRM and its effects on young women. This study sought to understand the lived experience of BRRM, along with its impact on body image, in young female previvors in the first 12 months following surgery. Two qualitative methods, descriptive phenomenology and photo-elicitation, were utilized to describe the lived experience of BRRM and body image. Narrative data served as the primary data source, augmented by participant-provided visual data. A sample of 13 women were interviewed. Eight themes were found to describe how young previvors process an increased lifetime breast cancer risk, select BRRM and reconstruction methods, and express the effect of BRRM on body image. Findings provide a rich description of risk-reduction and body image outcomes in young previvors. Results from this project will be used to design future research for improving the physical and psychosocial health of this unique population.
Advancements in electrochemical properties of conductive polymers : processing, characterization, and applications in energy storage and sensing technology
Authors:   , Gettler Ryan Christopher
Published: September 2024

Conductive polymer films have been the focus of much research towards sustainable energy sources and sensor technology. In this work, we present advancements in the processing and characterization of conductive polymers for improved energy storage and sensing applications. Our work introduces innovative techniques in polymer processing, enhancing electrochemical properties and operational stability through a novel post-deposition crosslinking method and ion-exchange reactions. In parallel, we have developed a new computational methodology for atomic scale structural analysis based on X-ray diffraction patterns and incorporate density functional theory calculations to explain transport behavior in polymer films. This research represents a holistic approach to understanding electrochemically-induced changes in conductive polymer films through advanced analytical techniques and mathematical modeling and is foundational to their incorporation as renewable energy sources and versatile sensor devices.
Political parties in Indonesia through the elections (1945-2019)
Authors:   University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNUHCM, Vietnam, Hoang Ha Kim Van , Nguyen Tuan Thanh ,   University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNUHCM, Vietnam
Published: September 2024

Indonesian political parties were born early and are closely associated with historical periods of Indonesia. In the pre-independence period, some political parties in Indonesia appeared, but their struggle goals and action programs were not clear and not recognized by the Dutch colonial government because they were considered against the authorities and destabilized the security situation. In the post-independence period, Indonesian political parties flourished and played a certain role in the Indonesian political system. In each period of Indonesian history after 1945, the number of political parties as well as their goals were also very different. The multi-party or single-party system in the Indonesian political system is dominated and controlled by the government. Using the historical research method and interdisciplinary approach, especially political sciences, the article studies Indonesian political parties through 3 periods.: (1) the Old Order, (2) the New Order, and (3) the Reform. In each period, the article examines the existence and role of Indonesian political parties through elections as well as their participation in legislative institution. At the same time, the article also examines Indonesia’s democracy through elections in the above three periods.
The problem of sovereignty over the Paracels Islands and the Spratly Islands in the relations between the State of Vietnam and the French Republic (1950-1955)
Authors:   Univeristy of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNUHCM, Trần Tiến Nam
Published: September 2024

During the second war of invasion of Vietnam (September 1945), the French colonialists established a puppet government to serve the “new colonial” rule. After many trials, the State of Vietnam under the patronage of France was born in 1949. The French government recognized “the independence” of the State of Vietnam through the Élysée Agreement. On this basis, the French Government transferred management rights to many territories in Vietnam, including islands in the East Sea. Since 1950, the French Government transferred the management of the Paracels Islands to the State of Vietnam. However, the French Government did not transfer the Spratly Islands to the State of Vietnam because they originally belonged to Cochinchina. In the period 1950-1955, the State of Vietnam exercised the sovereignty over the Paracels Islands, and at the same time fought with the French Government to assert its sovereignty over the Spratly Islands. The article focuses on 1) presenting the establishment of the State of Vietnam and its assertion of sovereignty over the Paracels Islands and Spratly Islands, 2) the process of taking over and exercising the sovereignty of the State of Vietnam over the Paracels Islands, and 3) the State of Vietnam struggling with the French Government to assert the sovereignty over the Spratly Islands.
ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ТА ІННОВАЦІЇ У ПУБЛІЧНОМУ УПРАВЛІННІ: СУЧАСНІ ТРЕНДИ, ВПЛИВ НА ЯКІСТЬ ДЕРЖАВНИХ ПОСЛУГ
Authors: Бабічев Анатолій , Котковський Володимир , Чередниченко Тетяна
Published: September 2024

Стаття присвячена аналізу сучасних технологічних та інноваційних підходів у публічному управлінні, зокрема їхньому впливу на якість державних послуг. Розглядаються ключові технології, такі як штучний інтелект, блокчейн, Інтернет речей, та їх роль у підвищенні ефективності державного управління. Автори також досліджують виклики, пов’язані з інтеграцією цих технологій, зокрема культурні та організаційні бар'єри, бюрократичні перешкоди та потребу в підвищенні цифрової обізнаності. Особливу увагу приділено аналізу індексу розвитку електронного урядування та індексу державних послуг в Україні, що підкреслює важливість цифровізації та інновацій для забезпечення доступності та якості державних послуг. Стаття містить рекомендації щодо подальшого розвитку технологій у публічному управлінні для покращення якості державних послуг.
ТЕОРЕТИКО–МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ ЗАСАДИ ФОРМУВАННЯ СУЧАСНИХ ЕКОЛОГО-ОРІЄНТОВАНИХ СИСТЕМ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПОБУТОВИМИ ВІДХОДАМИ
Authors: Кривенко Сергій
Published: September 2024

У статті розглядаються теоретико-методологічних засади формування сучасних еколого-орієнтованих систем управління побутовими відходами, як результату розвитку теорії систем. Доведено, що еколого-орієнтована система управління побутовими відходами стає центральною підсистемою системи управління, тоді як функціонування усіх інших підсистем ґрунтується на принципах раціонального природокористування та охорони навколишнього середовища, Запропоновано у перспективі віддавати перевагу креативному типу модернізації, так як вона є результатом інноваційного розвитку та умовою розбудови дієвої еколого-орієнтованої системи управління побутовими відходами. У статті висвітлено особливості, сучасні реалії та перспективи розвитку еколого-орієнтованих систем управління побутовими відходами, а також світова практика вирішення цих проблем та необхідні передумови адаптації міжнародного досвіду до вітчизняної практики.
Social Support dan Psychological Well Being terhadap Resiliensi Menghadapi Bencana
Authors: Albar Ragwan , Fauziyah Nailatin
Published: September 2024

This study aims to find out the relationship between social support, psychological well-being, and resilience in disaster-resilient communities. Data collection techniques include the social support scale, the psychological well-being scale (PWBS), and the resilience scale. The study subjects numbered 81 people from Tangguh Bencana villagers who had received disaster mitigation. Data retrieval techniques use incidental sampling methods. The analysis method used is double regression. The results showed that simultaneously there is a relationship between social support and psychological well-being and resilience in the villagers of Tangguh disaster (p = 0.000). While the results of the study partially showed that there is a positive correlation between social support and resilience and a positive correlation between psychological well-being and resilience,. This means that the existence of good social and psychological well-being support contributes to the high resilience of tangguh disaster villagers in the face of difficult situations due to the disaster they face
Avaliação da adequação dos níveis de funcionalidade do VB-MAPP em uma amostra de crianças brasileiras
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Pará, Keuffer Sara Ingrid Cruz , Souza Carlos Barbosa Alves de
Published: September 2024

O VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program) é um ins-trumento de avaliação e acompanhamento do desenvolvimento de repertórios para crianças com autismo e outros distúrbios do desenvolvimento. Os três Níveis de funcionalidade do VB-MAPP foram estabelecidos a partir dos marcos típicos de desenvolvimento infantil deri-vados principalmente de estudos com crianças estadunidenses ou europeias. Considerando as diferenças socioeconômicas e culturais existentes entre os Estados Unidos/Europa e o Brasil, este estudo analisou a adequação dos níveis de funcionalidade do VB-MAPP para a avaliação de repertórios verbais, sociais e motores de uma amostra de 61 crianças brasileiras com de-senvolvimento típico, residentes em Belém, com idades entre um e cinco anos. Os resultados apontaram que os níveis propostos no VB-MAPP se mostraram adequados para avaliar reper-tórios de uma amostra de crianças brasileiras com desenvolvimento típico: crianças com até 18 meses, de forma geral, realizaram as tarefas propostas Nível 1, crianças entre 18 a 30 me-ses desempenharam a maioria das tarefas presentes no Nível 2 e crianças entre 30 e 48 meses realizaram grande parte das tarefas do Nível 3. ampliando os dados sobre a validade externa do instrumento. Com base nesses resultados sugere-se a pertinência do uso do VB-MAPP no contexto brasileiro.
Demographic expansion and panmixia in a St. Martin endemic, Anolis pogus, coincides with the decline of a competitor
Authors: Yuan Michael , Merjenburgh Joost , van Wagensveld Timothy , Esposito Lauren , Bell Rayna , Myers Edward
Published: September 2024

Understanding patterns of differentiation at microgeographic scales can enhance our understanding of evolutionary dynamics and lead to the development of effective conservation strategies. In particular, high levels of landscape heterogeneity can strongly influence species abundances, genetic structure, and demographic trends. The bearded anole, Anolis pogus, is endemic to the topographically complex island of St. Martin and of conservation concern. Here, we examined genetic diversity and inbreeding, assessed which features of the landscape influence population abundances, tested for population genetic structure across St. Martin, and inferred historical demographic trends. We found no evidence of inbreeding or low genetic diversity in A. pogus. We found that suitable habitat occurs broadly across the island and that population abundances were largely predicted by canopy cover. However, there was no signature of population genetic structure across the distribution, in contrast to the co-distributed anole species (Anolis gingivinus). Historical demographic trends in A. pogus were in sharp contrast to A. gingivinus, with effective population sizes of A. pogus increasing in the recent past while A. gingivinus population sizes have declined. We posit that declines in a competitor species allowed for population size expansion in A. pogus. Overall, these analyses suggest that A. pogus, despite being restricted to a single island in the Lesser Antilles, is both demographically and genetically healthy. Further, we highlight the role of demographic history and ecological interactions in shaping population structure.
A Framework for 5G Network Slicing Optimization using 2-Edge-Connected Subgraphs for Path Protection
Authors: Begić Igor , Satja Kurdija Adrian , Ilić Željko
Published: September 2024

Emerging telecommunications technologies require robust frameworks for efficient network slicing. We propose a network-slicing model that aims to optimize the deployment of virtual networks on a physical network topology. Our model ensures compliance with 5G requirements, incorporating latency and capacity constraints on virtual links. Selecting slices with cost and resource requirements on the computing nodes is optimized using a Knapsack problem with revenue maximization. We propose a path protection algorithm to deal with link failures by constructing a 2-edge-connected subgraph (or two link-disjoint Steiner trees) for each slice to provide both primary and backup paths. Simulation results include comparison with existing solutions by metrics such as latency, revenue, resource utilization, number of protected slices, and computation time, providing valuable insights for network planners operating in diverse and dynamic environments. Key contributions include efficient resource allocation using the Knapsack problem, enhanced network resilience via 2-edge-connected subgraphs for path protection, and realistic simulation experiments on SNDlib dataset topologies. The simulation results show that the proposed framework improves computational efficiency compared to the recent related solutions, particularly in large network topologies where k-connected function slicing (KC- FS) subgraph embeddings take approximately 3.5 times more computation time.
Intertextuality in John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address
Authors: Oaks Kay
Published: September 2024

John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speech on January 20, 1961, represented more than an introduction to the new President.  Kennedy was “doing politics” (Van Dijk, p. 18) in a very real sense through discourse.  The intertexual references and allusions made by Kennedy transcended the contemporary time of the 1960’s by connecting the speech with the words of other Presidents of the United States.  In these connections, Kennedy forged a sense of purpose that united the people of the U.S. during the Cold War.
The Impact of Natural Fibers on Thermal Resistance and Spalling in High-performance Concrete
Authors: Hamda Malek , Guergah Cherif , Benmarce Abdelaziz
Published: September 2024

This article presents an experimental approach to evaluate the effectiveness of palm fibers as a natural innovative solution to enhance the thermal resistance of high-performance concrete (HPC) under fire conditions. The utilization of palm fibers aims to promote local materials, since locally sourced materials may be more affordable due to their abundance. Four different high-performance concrete formulations were tested. The first, called HPCSF, which is composed of fibreless silica fumes, served as a reference mix. The second, HPCPSF, included the addition of polypropylene fibers to silica fume. The third, HPCDFSF, integrates date palm fibers with silica fume. Finally, the fourth, HPCPQSSF, combined polypropylene fibers with varying amounts of quarry sand and silica sand, in addition to silica fume. The results of the fire resistance tests show that the incorporation of palm fibers into the concrete mixture improves structural strength, reduces spalling, prevents crack formation under high-temperature conditions, and increases fire resistance in HPC.
Rugas palatinas y odontograma con utilidad en odontología forense
Authors: Pallo López Daniel Alejandro , Cáceres Manzano Verónica Paulina
Published: September 2024

La cavidad bucal es una valiosa fuente de información para la identificación de cadáveres, la rugoscopia palatina es un método que se fundamenta en el análisis del tamaño, forma, posición y distribución de elementos del paladar, como las rugas palatinas, para facilitar procesos forenses de identificación. Objetivo: Determinar la importancia de las rugas palatinas y el odontograma con utilidad en odontología forense. Metodología y resultados: Se realiza un estudio de Diseño cualitativo, de revisión bibliográfica, se recopila información de diversos artículos científicos, para luego analizar y comparar y sacar conclusiones. Se investigó en revistas científicas como:  Scielo, revista nacional de odontología, PubMed, Innovación & Saber, Elsevier y los seleccionados en Google Académico, criterios de inclusión, artículos que relacionen las rugosidades palatinas con la identificación de cadáveres, artículos de bases de datos de alto impacto, artículos de libre acceso, artículos que sean de los últimos 5 años. Este método practico, rápido, económico y efectivo en el proceso de identificación forense, si se aplica esta técnica se resolverían varias de los casos planteados por el derecho civil, penal y laboral, a partir de la odontología forense. Se obtiene las rugas palatinas con impresiones del maxilar superior en yeso y fotográficamente. Conclusión: Estas rugosidades presentan similitudes con las huellas dactilares, ya que permanecen inalteradas a lo largo de la vida. No se ven afectadas por prótesis, no varían durante el recambio dental o la pérdida de dientes, y permanecen relativamente estables durante tratamientos de ortodoncia, con la lengua actuando como protectora contra impactos. Área de estudio general: Odontología. Área de estudio específica: Criminalística y Ciencia Forense. Tipo de estudio:  Artículo revisión bibliográfica
Environmental Ethics in Islāmic Perspective: Relevance and Application
Authors: Shah Kazmi Latif Hussain
Published: September 2024

God has created all living and non-living things with a distinctive purpose. As the Sustainer of all, He has also arranged for each living organism a desirable environment that provides sustainable items. So, each life requires a sound environment for sustainability. Ecological studies help us understand organisms’ relationship to the environment around them. As God’s highest creation, humans have a close relationship with Nature to maintain and sustain their lives in vibrant caravans. The philosophical interpretations do accept the intimate relationship between humanity and Nature. However, our lifestyle is based on the rich consumption of resources, the development of new technologies and sciences for processing natural resources, burning fossil fuels, and discharging harmful radiation, which has alienated Nature from humanity. We can also point out other causes responsible for a radical break between human society and Nature. The Qur’ān and the Sunnah of the Prophet of Islām are the primary sources of all arts and thoughts. They may lead us to develop an Islāmic perspective on ecological crises and help us solve them. It is attempted here to understand some of the vital environmental phenomena in the light of these sources of Islām. There is intrinsic goodness, beauty, harmony and orderliness in the creation of God; everything in it, the sky and earth, including the sun, moon, stars, water, air, land and a thousand other things have been created for the benefit of man. The Creator created the universe with a Divine trust, which he had accepted and blessed to live in. He thanks God for all bestowed gifts practical in his entire gamut of human emotional life. From the Islāmic perspective, environmental ethics has become intrinsically relevant to dealing with all issues related to ecological crises. In the present paper, we are attempting to briefly discuss the Islāmic perspective on environmental ethics with particular reference to the Qur’ān and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad. It is assumed that the Islāmic framework on the said topic can also pave the way to bring out its relevance and application in crucial times.
Philosophy and Progress, Vol#73-74; No#1-2; Jan-Dec 2023 P 1-20
Karl Marx’s Contribution to Social and Political Philosophy
Authors: Islam Md Khairul
Published: September 2024

Karl Marx, the revolutionist philosopher, interpreted history as a world view which is the dimension of social development. His dialectic effort and materialistic conception are intended to preserve the rights of social being particularly of the working people who are repeatedly being oppressed. Class struggle is the ultimate solution of distinctions among classes through which there will be no class and the existing working class will revolt against capitalist economy and, as a result, they will control means of production which will create the situation of the dictatorship of the working people. These class distinctions will be removed through the establishment of scientific communism referred by Marx. This article shows how Marx’s life and thought changed the course of history and how he influenced society to make a better place for living. I intend to show the reasons behind the worldwide acceptance of Marxism theoretically. My aim is to show how his theories and ideas are significant in socio-political aspects of philosophy.
Philosophy and Progress, Vol#73-74; No#1-2; Jan-Dec 2023 P 259-279
Defending Russell’s Theory of Definite Descriptions Against a Strawsonian Attack
Authors: Akter Shamima
Published: September 2024

Although Russell’s theory of definite descriptions is highlyappreciated in the area of philosophy of language, it has faced some objections from different angles. One of the major objections is known as the objection arising from incomplete definite descriptions. According to this objection, a speaker by his/her utterance of a sentence containing an incomplete definite description often succeeds in saying something true despite the fact that such a sentence always expresses a false proposition. This particular objection against Russell’s theory arises because of an ignorance concerning the distinction between the meaning of a sentence and the assertion made by a speaker by using that sentence in a particular context. To address this distinction between meaning and assertion Scott Soames’ theory concerning the connection between meaning and assertion has been adopted. With the help of this theory, it has been shown that the problem arising from incomplete definite descriptions does not pose a genuine threat to Russell’s theory.
Philosophy and Progress, Vol#73-74; No#1-2; Jan-Dec 2023 P 317-336
Construction and Validation of a Scale to Measure Islamic Primary School Teachers’ Readiness in Implementing Emancipated Curriculum Referring to the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge
Authors: Sarah Siti , Suprihatiningrum Jamil , Gunawan Yosi Intan Pandini , Salam Firman Walidi
Published: September 2024

This research aims to develop and validate a scale to measure the readiness of science teachers in Islamic primary schools in implementing the Emancipated Curriculum referring to the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK). Eight development steps by DeVellis were used to develop the scale. A total of 224 respondents, comprising six experts and 218 science teachers in Central Java Province and the Special Province of Yogyakarta, agreed to participate. Data were analyzed using SEM-PLS. The development process successfully created a scale of 34 valid and reliable items. These items consist of Technological Knowledge factors (four items), Pedagogical Knowledge factors (14 items), Content Knowledge factors (four items), Pedagogical Content Knowledge factors (four items), Technological Content Knowledge factors (two items), Technological Pedagogical Knowledge factors (two items), and Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge factors (three items). A high reliability was obtained for the scale developed (0.983). This validated scale is ready to be used to examine teachers’ readiness in implementing the Emancipate Curriculum. The measurement with this scale can illustrate the extent to which teachers have TPACK as a provision for implementing the curriculum so that policy recommendations can be made.
Measures Teachers’ Perceptions of Differentiated Instruction : A Combination of Guttman Scale and Item Response Theory
Authors: Sari Desy Kumala , Rosana Dadan , Supahar Supahar , Dinata Pri Ariadi Cahya , Reski Andi
Published: September 2024

This study aims to develop an instrument for teachers’ perceptions of differentiated instruction by adopting Oriondo and Antonio's instrument development model. This study involves three stages of development: instrument planning, pilot testing, and measurement. The respondents involved were 152 subject teachers at the secondary school level. The instrument developed contains differentiated instruction principles: learning environment, quality curriculum, responsive teaching, continuous assessment, and leadership and routines. A combination of the Guttman Scale and Item Response Theory was used to measure teachers' perceptions, which gave significant results. The analysis results show that most instrument items follow the model used, but some items require adjustment. The implication of this study is the importance of developing valid and reliable instruments to measure teachers' perceptions of differentiated instruction. The findings can contribute to improving classroom learning practices and student learning outcomes. Thus, this study provides a strong foundation for the development of teacher professionalism and the overall improvement of education quality.
Development of A Career Understanding Application for Elementary School Students Based on Augmented Reality
Authors: Rahim Maryam , Hulukati Wenny , Korompot Salim , Wantu Tuti , Lakadjo Mohamad Awal
Published: September 2024

This research aims to develop an augmented reality-based career understanding of media for elementary school students. The research and development procedure consists of 7 steps out of 10 main steps, namely: (1) potential and problems, (2) data collection, (3) product design, (4) design validation, (5) product/design revision, (6) products trial, (7) product revisions. Data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of (1) an expert validation questionnaire (guidance and counseling media expert, career guidance and counseling expert, Indonesian language expert), and (2) a small group trial questionnaire (elementary school teachers). Data analysis uses qualitative analysis to analyze data from expert validation and small group trials distributed through the instrument. The research results show that the research product in the form of augmented reality-based career understanding media containing content from 17 professional fields is suitable for use to improve elementary school students' career understanding, considering that this product has been validated through expert validation and small group trials. The implications of the results of this study emphasize the importance of career understanding in elementary schools, to shape children's future aspirations based on augmented reality (AR) as an interactive media for career guidance services in schools, thereby increasing students' interest in various job professions that change career guidance service methods to be more modern as well as developing students' technological competencies in facing the digital era as part of Generation Z and Alpha. Practically, guidance and counseling teachers can improve students' understanding of various professions through AR technology that facilitates understanding of the duties and responsibilities of job professions, schools can also integrate this application into a technology-based curriculum, encourage project-based learning, and inspire students' creativity and innovation in exploring and designing future careers.
The Mediating Role of Digital Financial Literacy : Examining How Problem Based Learning Influences Consumption Decision Making Among Adolescents
Authors: Gumilar Desy Wulan Ayuning , Sangka Khresna Bayu , Totalia Salman Alfarisy
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the role of digital financial literacy in mediating problem-based learning in adolescents' consumption decision-making. The research method used a survey with a quantitative approach. The population consists of tenth-grade high school students, sampled using purposive sampling from classes that had undergone problem-based learning in economics subjects covering (1) consumption and (2) financial literacy and prioritizing scales, resulting in 142 respondents. The instrument in this study was a questionnaire on Google Forms, which was  distributed via QR code. The data was analyzed using SPSS 25. The results obtained by digital financial literacy can significantly mediate problem-based learning in adolescent consumption decision-making with a Z value of 3.003 > 1.96 and sig 0.002 < 0.05. Integrating digital financial literacy in problem-based learning can synergize to improve students' critical thinking, which gives them the ability to make smart consumption decisions regarding their consumption activities.
How to Train Critical Thinking Skills? : Application of Problem-Based Learning Model Lesson Study Pattern
Authors: Marhamah Marhamah , Fatmawati Baiq , Sarwati Sarwati , Ariandani Nunung
Published: September 2024

This study aims to describe the critical thinking skills of biology students through the application of the Problem-Based Learning Lesson Study pattern. The research method used was descriptive qualitative. The subjects in this study were Biology students of semester V at Hamzanwadi University. The research instruments consisted of observation sheets to obtain information about the learning process with Lesson Study patterns, as well as essay test instruments to measure students' critical thinking skills. Critical thinking indicators used include the ability to formulate problems, the ability to provide arguments, deductive ability, inductive ability, and evaluation ability. Data analysis was done descriptively and qualitatively. The effectiveness of applying the problem-based learning model to students' critical thinking skills was assessed using the N Gain formula. Based on the N Gain results, the problem-based learning model was quite effective in improving students' critical thinking skills with the following details; the ability to formulate problems was 0.67 (medium), the ability to provide arguments was 0.42 (medium), deductive ability was 0.44 (medium), inductive ability was 0.40 (medium), and evaluation ability was 0.41 (medium). Meanwhile, the learning process with Lesson Study which includes the Plan, Do, and See stages provides valuable learning for the team of lecturers involved when jointly designing learning, observing learning, and reflecting on learning, followed up in the learning process in the class they teach.
Research on Employee Green Behavior from the Perspective of Sustainable Human Resource Management: The Role of Diversity, Inclusion, and Well-being
Authors: Wang Yuetong
Published: September 2024

Enterprises are increasingly prioritizing social and ecological issues, cultivating sustainable Human Resource Management (HRM), and focusing on the sustainability of both people and the environment to achieve overall Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study primarily draws on green HRM, selecting four key variables, including organizational diversity and inclusion, employee well-being (EWB), work stress, and employee green behavior (EGB), focusing on Chinese enterprises. This study employs quantitative research and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analysis to explore the relationships among these variables, aiming to promote internal green behavior within organizations and achieve SDGs. Data were collected from a randomly selected sample, resulting in a valid sample size of 453 questionnaire responses after data cleaning. The research found that organizational diversity and inclusion have a positive impact on EWB and EGB. There is also a positive correlation between EWB and EGB. However, organizational diversity and inclusion are negatively related to work stress, and work stress is negatively related to EGB. EWB and work stress mediate the relationship between organizational diversity, inclusion, and EGB. This study deepens the understanding of the relationship between diversity, inclusion, well-being, and green behavior, providing new directions for future research, and offering pathways for organizations to improve their environment and EWB to promote social sustainability.
Case Report: Suspected Anaphylaxis after Administration of Sugammadex
Authors: Elsayed Osama
Published: September 2024

Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction that can occur rapidly after exposure to an allergen. Sugammadex is a novel neuromuscular blockade reversal agent used to counteract the effects of amino steroid muscle relaxants such as rocuronium and vecuronium. Although generally considered safe, there have been rare reports of anaphylaxis following sugammadex administration. This case report describes an incident of anaphylaxis triggered by sugammadex, highlighting the clinical presentation, management, and potential implications for anesthesia practice.
Pembuatan media pembelajaran kreatif berbasis aplikasi canva pada Guru SD
Authors: Warella Juen Carla , Jaya Gede Wiratma
Published: September 2024

Pendidikan yang berkualitas merupakan kunci untuk menyiapkan sumber daya manusia yang unggul dan siap bersaing menghadapi perubahan zaman. Kualitas pendidikan dapat meningkat jika memiliki tenaga pendidik yang dapat memanfaatkan dan mengoperasikan teknologi informasi dengan baik. Salah satu sarana teknologi informasi yang dapat dimanfaatkan dalam membuat media pembelajaran yaitu aplikasi Canva. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah memberikan pelatihan pembuatan media pembelajaran yang kreatif berbasis aplikasi Canva untuk mengatasi kesulitan yang dialami oleh guru Sekolah Dasar Negeri 4 Halong, Kota Ambon. Metode kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) menggunakan metode Service Learning yang terdiri dari tiga tahap, yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Hasil kegiatan pelatihan menunjukkan para guru sangat antusias terhadap pelatihan Canva yang telah diberikan oleh tim PkM sehingga kegiatan ini dapat berjalan dengan baik dan menghasilkan hasil yang nyata dalam mendesain media pembelajaran. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi kuesioner menunjukkan para guru sangat setuju kegiatan pelatihan Canva telah menambah pengetahuan terhadap aplikasi Canva, meningkatkan kreativitas pembuatan media pembelajaran, dan meningkatkan profesionalisme guru. Pada pelatihan ini perbandingan peningkatan pengetahuan awal tidak diukur sehingga disarankan untuk perlu dilakukan pemberian pretest sebagai acuan mengukur tingkat pengetahuan guru. Pelatihan ini diharapkan dapat membuat proses pembelajaran di kelas menjadi lebih menyenangkan dan interaktif.
Gerakan aktivitas fisik bersama disabilitas sebagai bentuk implementasi bahwa semua manusia setara
Authors: Humairo Mika Vernicia , Sabrina Alifah Tesha Nur , Febriyanti Amanda Lintang , Amanda Dian , Azizah Elisa Lutfiyah , Russalam Grevilla Deva Salsabela , Nastiti Jihan Pratika , Maulidia Nalaina Izzaty , Nuraziizah Nida'a Astie , Febiana Viona Riska
Published: September 2024

Penyandang disabilitas sangat membutuhkan jiwa yang sehat, kesegaran jasmani dan rohani dengan melakukan olahraga walaupun memiliki keterbatasan pada dirinya. Penyandang disabilitas fisik, intelektual, mental, dan atau sensorik mempunyai hak untuk memperoleh pelayanan dalam kegiatan olahraga sesuai dengan kebutuhan, harkat, dan martabatnya sehingga dapat berkesempatan untuk memunculkan potensi dirinya. Program kesehatan dan olahraga ini berupa senam bersama disabilitas. Tujuan dari program adalah sebagai salah satu upaya untuk meningkatkan kesehatan fisik pada disabilitas serta dapat memberi keuntungan psikologis yaitu mengurangi depresi dan meningkatkan rasa percaya diri pada disabilitas. Metode yang digunakan yaitu Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) dengan fokus untuk mengidentifikasi dan memaksimalkan aset dan sumber daya penyandang disabilitas. Hasil dari program ini adalah perubahan sikap para penyandang disabilitas yang semula takut dengan orang baru menjadi akrab, yang semula takut untuk bergerak jadi bisa leluasa menggerakan motoriknya, bahkan meminta senam untuk kedua kali, tersenyum dan bercanda dengan teman disabilitas lainnya, mampu menyelesaikan games bersama.
Edukasi pendewasaan usia perkawinan dalam mempersiapkan generasi muda untuk pernikahan yang matang
Authors: Syarda Abdillah , Hasanuddin  , Saifuddin
Published: September 2024

Pernikahan dini masih menjadi permasalahan global yang berdampak negatif pada kesehatan, pendidikan, dan kesejahteraan individu serta masyarakat. Salah satu upaya untuk mengatasi masalah ini adalah melalui edukasi pendewasaan usia perkawinan kepada generasi muda. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan melaksanakan program edukasi yang efektif, kontekstual, dan melibatkan berbagai pemangku kepentingan dalam mempersiapkan generasi muda untuk memasuki pernikahan yang matang dan bertanggung jawab. Metode yang digunakan pendekatan ABCD dengan melaksanakan sosialisasi dan penyuluhan, pengembangan materi edukasi, pelaksanaan edukasi, evaluasi. Hasil pengabdian adalah peningkatan kesadaran dan pemahaman generasi muda tentang pentingnya pendewasaan usia perkawinan, peningkatan kesiapan mental, emosional, finansial, dan sosial untuk memasuki pernikahan yang matang, serta promosi nilai-nilai positif dan norma-norma sosial yang mendukung praktik tersebut. Pengabdian ini juga diharapkan dapat menciptakan lingkungan yang kondusif bagi generasi muda untuk mengejar pendidikan, pengembangan diri, dan karier sebelum menikah. Dengan melibatkan berbagai pemangku kepentingan dan menggunakan pendekatan yang partisipatif dan kontekstual, pengabdian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan dampak positif yang berkelanjutan dalam mempromosikan pernikahan di usia matang dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat.