bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Standalone gradient measurement of matrix norm for programmable unitary converters
Authors: Taguchi Yoshitaka , Ozeki Yasuyuki
Published: May 2024

Programmable unitary converters are powerful tools for realizing unitary transformations, advancing the fields of computing and communication. The accuracy of these unitary transformations is crucial for maintaining high fidelity in such applications. However, various physical artifacts can impair the accuracy of the synthesized transformations. A commonly employed approach uses the system’s gradient to restore accuracy. Matrix norm is used to define error between matrices, and minimization of this norm using the gradient restores the accuracy. Although this gradient can indeed be physically measured using external equipment, it leads to a rather complex optical system. In this study, we propose a standalone method for measuring matrix norm gradients, where “standalone” means that no additional optical equipment is needed. This method is based on the mathematical fact that the central difference, which is generally used for the approximation of differentiation, can yield exact differentiation for any unitary converters. Furthermore, we introduce a new matrix distance that is suitable for optimizing unitary converters that use intensity detectors at the output. This distance also yields the exact differentiation with the central difference. Numerical analysis demonstrates that our method exhibits orders of magnitude higher tolerance to measurement noise than prior similar approaches.
Measuring the orbital angular momentum of generalized higher-order twisted partially coherent beams
Authors: Dong Yan , Wang Haiyun , Peng Xiaofeng , Chen Yahong , Wang Fei , Liu Lin , Cai Yangjian
Published: May 2024

Recently a new family of partially coherent fields incorporating generalized inseparable cross-coupled phases named generalized higher-order twisted partially coherent beams (GHTPCBs) have been introduced. The twist factor u is a key parameter that not only quantifies the strength of the generalized cross-coupled phase for a given order, but also determines the amount of the concomitant orbital angular momentum (OAM). In this paper, we propose a simple and reliable method to measure the factor u using a two-pinhole mask. Without need of complicated optical system, it only requires to capture the far-field diffraction intensity distribution of the GHTPCB passing through the mask. By analyzing the Fourier spectrum of the intensity distribution, the value of twist factor can be derived nearly in real time. The influence of the separation distance between two pinholes and the pinholes’ diameter and position on the measurement accuracy are thoroughly studied both in theory and experiment. The experimental results agree well with the theoretical results. Our methodology can also be extended to measure the sole factor of similar position dependent phases such as the topological charge of a vortex phase.
Enhancing the field-of-view of spectral-scanning FMCW LiDAR by multipass configuration with an echelle grating
Authors: Han Yaqi , Zang Zihan , Wu Lican , Hao Yi , Zhu Qingyang , Chang-Hasnain Connie , Fu H. Y.
Published: May 2024

We present a spectral-scanning frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) 3D imaging system capable of producing high-resolution depth maps with an extended field of view (FOV). By employing a multipass configuration with an echelle grating, the system achieves an FOV of 5.5° along the grating axis. The resulting depth maps have a resolution of 70 × 40 pixels, with a depth resolution of 5.1 mm. The system employs an echelle grating for beam steering and leverages the multipass configuration for angular FOV magnification. Quantitative depth measurements and 3D imaging results of a static 3D-printed depth variation target are demonstrated. The proposed approach offers a promising solution for enhancing the FOV of spectral-scanning FMCW LiDAR systems within a limited wavelength-swept range, thereby reducing system complexity and cost, paving the way for improved 3D imaging applications.
Upconversion luminescence and temperature sensing properties of Tm3+, Yb3+, and Ho3+ doped 12CaO·7Al2O3 single crystals
Authors: Qu Yunfei
Published: May 2024

Tm3+, Yb3+, and Ho3+ doped 12CaO·7Al2O3 (C12A7) single crystal exhibiting white light emission has been successfully prepared by the Czochralski method. Under 980 nm excitation, the emission peaks were observed at 475 nm, 550 nm, 653 nm, and 660 nm. As the temperature increased from 403 K to 623 K, the upconversion luminescence color of the Tm3+/Yb3+/Ho3+/C12A7 crystal changed from white to green and exhibited large temperature dependence. In the temperature range of 403K-623 K, the absolute sensitivity (SA) value of the thermal coupling levels (TCLs) fluorescence intensity ratio (FIR, I700/I800) was 1.48×10−5K−1, and the relative sensitivity (SR) value was 7.13×10−3%K−1. The non-thermal coupling levels (NTCLs) FIR (I800/I870) had an SA value of 0.026K−1 and an SR value of 0.014%K−1, which achieved a significant increase in temperature sensitivity compared to the former. It provides a strategy to achieve accurate sensitivity of FIR technology. Rare earth (RE) ions doped C12A7 single crystal material has good research and application prospects in the field of temperature sensing and optoelectronics.
All-polarization-maintaining Nd-doped ultrafast fiber laser oscillator at 929 nm mode-locked via a 3x3 nonlinear amplifying loop mirror
Authors: Pielach Mateusz , Jamrozik Agnieszka , Krupa Katarzyna , Stepanenko Yuriy
Published: May 2024

Successful generation of ultrashort pulses in the spectral region of 920 nm using Nd-doped fibers requires effectively suppressing the dominant 1064 nm four-level transition. Utilizing a hybrid design incorporating a W-shaped double-clad Nd-doped fiber and a single-clad Nd-doped fiber together with filtering out parasitic 1.06 μm beam, we developed an oscillator capable of delivering ultrashort pulses at the central wavelength of 929 nm. Here, we transferred the crucial components of the technology from the well-developed Yb-doped systems in order to build an all-polarization-maintaining Nd-doped fiber laser oscillator. The ultrashort pulsed operation is obtained through the passive mode-locking via a nonlinear amplifying loop mirror based on a 3x3 fiber coupler. The self-starting system has a figure-of-8 all-normal-dispersion cavity design and operates in a dissipative soliton regime. The oscillator, generating pulses with energy exceeding 1 nJ, delivers chirped 14.3 ps pulses, which can be compressed to 313 fs.
SOFA score performs worse than age for predicting mortality in patients with COVID-19
Authors: Sherak Raphael A. G. , Sajjadi Hoomaan , Khimani Naveed , Tolchin Benjamin , Jubanyik Karen , Taylor R. Andrew , Schulz Wade , Mortazavi Bobak J. , Haimovich Adrian D.
Published: May 2024

The use of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, originally developed to describe disease morbidity, is commonly used to predict in-hospital mortality. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many protocols for crisis standards of care used the SOFA score to select patients to be deprioritized due to a low likelihood of survival. A prior study found that age outperformed the SOFA score for mortality prediction in patients with COVID-19, but was limited to a small cohort of intensive care unit (ICU) patients and did not address whether their findings were unique to patients with COVID-19. Moreover, it is not known how well these measures perform across races. In this retrospective study, we compare the performance of age and SOFA score in predicting in-hospital mortality across two cohorts: a cohort of 2,648 consecutive adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19 who were admitted to a large academic health system in the northeastern United States over a 4-month period in 2020 and a cohort of 75,601 patients admitted to one of 335 ICUs in the eICU database between 2014 and 2015. We used age and the maximum SOFA score as predictor variables in separate univariate logistic regression models for in-hospital mortality and calculated area under the receiver operator characteristic curves (AU-ROCs) and area under precision-recall curves (AU-PRCs) for each predictor in both cohorts. Among the COVID-19 cohort, age (AU-ROC 0.795, 95% CI 0.762, 0.828) had a significantly better discrimination than SOFA score (AU-ROC 0.679, 95% CI 0.638, 0.721) for mortality prediction. Conversely, age (AU-ROC 0.628 95% CI 0.608, 0.628) underperformed compared to SOFA score (AU-ROC 0.735, 95% CI 0.726, 0.745) in non-COVID-19 ICU patients in the eICU database. There was no difference between Black and White COVID-19 patients in performance of either age or SOFA Score. Our findings bring into question the utility of SOFA score-based resource allocation in COVID-19 crisis standards of care.
Repository of MRI-derived models of the breast with single and multiple benign and malignant tumors for microwave imaging research
Authors: Pelicano Ana C. , Gonçalves Maria C. T. , Castela Tiago , Orvalho M. Lurdes , Araújo Nuno A. M. , Porter Emily , Conceição Raquel C. , Godinho Daniela M.
Published: May 2024

The diagnosis of breast cancer through MicroWave Imaging (MWI) technology has been extensively researched over the past few decades. However, continuous improvements to systems are needed to achieve clinical viability. To this end, the numerical models employed in simulation studies need to be diversified, anatomically accurate, and also representative of the cases in clinical settings. Hence, we have created the first open-access repository of 3D anatomically accurate numerical models of the breast, derived from 3.0T Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) of benign breast disease and breast cancer patients. The models include normal breast tissues (fat, fibroglandular, skin, and muscle tissues), and benign and cancerous breast tumors. The repository contains easily reconfigurable models which can be tumor-free or contain single or multiple tumors, allowing complex and realistic test scenarios needed for feasibility and performance assessment of MWI devices prior to experimental and clinical testing. It also includes an executable file which enables researchers to generate models incorporating the dielectric properties of breast tissues at a chosen frequency ranging from 3 to 10 GHz, thereby ensuring compatibility with a wide spectrum of research requirements and stages of development for any breast MWI prototype system. Currently, our dataset comprises MRI scans of 55 patients, but new exams will be continuously added.
Revealing the dynamics of saffron growth: Optimizing corm size and planting depth for increased yield synergies
Authors: Sarwar Ghulam , Anwar Tauseef , Qureshi Huma , Younus Muhammad , Hassan Muhammad Waqar , Sajid-ur-Rehman Muhammad , Khalid Faizan , Ishaq Muhammad , Alhammad Bushra Ahmed , Seleiman Mahmoud F.
Published: May 2024

Saffron, the "golden spice" derived from Crocus sativus L., is renowned for its richness in secondary metabolites such as crocin and safranal, contributing to its unique properties. Facing challenges like decreasing global production, optimizing cultivation techniques becomes imperative for enhanced yields. Although the impact of factors like planting density, planting depth, spacing, and corm size on saffron growth has been studied, the interaction between corm size and planting depth remains underexplored. This study systematically investigates the interactive effects of corm size and planting depth on saffron growth and yield, providing evidence-based guidelines for optimizing cultivation. A factorial experiment, employing a completely randomized design, was conducted to assess the influence of corm size (05-10g, 10.1-15g, 15.1-20g) and planting depth (10cm, 15cm, 20cm) on saffron yield. Uniform-sized corms were obtained, and a suitable soil mixture was prepared for cultivation. Morphological and agronomic parameters were measured, and statistical analyses were performed using ANOVA and Tukey’s HSD test. The study revealed that planting depth significantly affected saffron emergence. The corms sown under 15cm depth showed 100% emergence regardless of corm size (either 05-10g, 10.1-15g, 15.1-20g) followed by 10cm depth corms. Corm dry weight exhibited a complex interaction, where larger corms benefited from deeper planting, while intermediate-sized corms thrived at shallower depths. Similar patterns were observed in shoot fresh weight and dry weight. Specifically, the largest corm size (t3, 15.1-20g) produced the greatest fresh-weight biomass at the deepest planting depth of 20cm (T3), while intermediate-sized corms (t2, 10.1-15g) were superior at the shallowest 10cm depth (T1). The total plant biomass demonstrated that larger corms excelled in deeper planting, while intermediate-sized corms were optimal at moderate depths. This research highlights the intricate interplay between corm size and planting depth in influencing saffron growth. Larger corms generally promote higher biomass, but the interaction with planting depth is crucial. Understanding these dynamics can aid farmers in tailoring cultivation practices for optimal saffron yields. The study emphasizes the need for a coordinated approach to corm selection and depth placement, providing valuable insights for sustainable saffron production and economic growth.
Effectiveness of the ALT/AST ratio for predicting insulin resistance in a Korean population: A large-scale, cross-sectional cohort study
Authors: Han Seul Ki , Seo Myung Jae , Lee Taesic , Kim Moon Young
Published: May 2024

Insulin resistance is a common pathophysiology in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Thus, screening for the risk of insulin resistance is important to prevent disease progression. We evaluated the alanine aminotransferase/aspartate aminotransferase (ALT/AST) ratio to predict insulin resistance in the general population, regardless of comorbidities. Datasets from the 2015, 2019, and 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys were used, and the following four indices were implemented to indicate insulin resistance: fasting serum glucose, insulin, homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and β-cell function. We analyzed the degree of association between the liver enzyme profile and insulin resistance indices using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and determined the associations using linear or logistic regression analysis. Accordingly, ALT levels in both sexes were positively and consistently correlated with the four aforementioned insulin resistance indices in stratification analyses based on diabetes, dyslipidemia, alcohol consumption, and obesity status. In multivariate linear regression, when comparing with ALT levels, the ALT/AST ratio exhibited superior predictive performance for fasting serum glucose and HOMA-β in Korean men and improved outcomes for all insulin resistance indices in Korean women. In this analysis that included a large community-based population, the ALT/AST ratio was a more useful predictive marker than the HOMA-IR. Regarding the predicted presence or absence of insulin resistance, the ALT/AST ratio could better predict HOMA-IR than the ALT level alone in Koreans. A simple, precise marker that represents the ALT/AST ratio could be a practical method to screen for insulin resistance in the general population, regardless of diabetes mellitus, alcohol intake, and sex.
Evaluating the revenue and taxation implications of cannabis legalization in South Africa: Insights from Canada and the United States
Authors: Baldavoo Kiran , Hassen Shazia
Published: May 2024

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the impact of cannabis legalization on revenue mobilization and taxation in South Africa by analyzing the experiences of jurisdictions that have legalized cannabis. Methodology: A qualitative approach was employed, including a literature review and trend analysis. Data from Canada, California, Colorado, and Washington State, where cannabis has been legalized, were analyzed for 2018-2021. Results: The findings demonstrate that cannabis legalization significantly impacts revenue collection and taxation. However, optimal pricing and taxation policies are crucial to capture the illicit market, minimize negative externalities, and ensure industry growth. Legacy growers and previously disadvantaged individuals should be integrated into the legal market. Theoretical Contribution: The study contributes to the theoretical framework of Pigouvian taxation by examining its applicability to the cannabis industry and the challenges posed by illicit markets and product substitutability with alcohol and tobacco. Practical Implications: The study provides recommendations for South African policymakers on taxation policies, market regulation, and inclusive strategies to ensure a successful and sustainable cannabis industry while maximizing revenue mobilization.
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal Four (4) in Africa: Spotlighting the role of quality education and innovation orientation
Authors: Olubiyi Timilehin Olasoji
Published: May 2024

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has damaged the global economy and business ecosystem. Also, quality education and skills mismatch have become critical in today’s working environment post-COVID-19. Furthermore, one of the 17 Global Goals comprising the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is quality education, yet Africa pays less attention to this and its impact in the workplace and organizations. This study, therefore, examined the effects of quality education on the innovation orientation of selected consumer goods companies listed in Nigeria and their role in achieving SDGs in Nigeria, the most populous and largest economy in Africa. Findings showed that quality education had a significant effect on innovation orientation. This study recommends that management and stakeholders consider the benefits of quality education in innovation and innovation orientation and, therefore, channel resources to achieve and align with Sustainable Development Goal 4.
Redefining Early Literacy: A STEAM Approach at AZ Zahra NU Kindergarten, Magelang
Authors: Najanuddin Najanuddin , Setiani Riris Eka , Listyowati Anies
Published: May 2024

This research investigates the implementation of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)-based learning approach at AZ Zahra NU Salaman Magelang Kindergarten, aiming to enhance early childhood literacy in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Employing a qualitative, descriptive case study methodology, the study focuses on learning design, execution, and evaluation through the STEAM lens. Data were collected via observations, interviews, and documentation involving the principal, deputy principal, and classroom teachers. The learning process at Az-Zahra NU Kindergarten has transitioned from conventional drills to a STEAM approach, utilizing loose-part media and play activities tailored to each child's unique learning style. The study reveals a significant paradigm shift in early childhood education from traditional methods to a more dynamic, integrative STEAM approach. This shift promotes holistic development and simplifies educational planning, enabling educators to concentrate on adaptive, child-centric strategies. The findings highlight the successful integration of STEAM elements into the curriculum, enhancing children's engagement and creativity in learning. However, the research's limitation lies in its focus on a single institution and qualitative data, suggesting the need for broader, mixed-method studies in diverse educational settings. Future research should also include longitudinal studies to assess the long-term impacts of the STEAM approach. In conclusion, the study presents a compelling case for the widespread adoption of STEAM in early childhood education, offering a more effective and engaging method for fostering early literacy and comprehensive child development in the 21st century.
Cultivating Cultural Awareness in Early Childhood: The Role of Batik Tulis in Preserving Local Heritage
Authors: Umi Rofiqoh Fitria , Muthmainnah
Published: May 2024

This study explores the efficacy of batik tulis (written) for introducing and preserving local cultural heritage in early childhood education. Conducted at TK Batik PPBI Yogyakarta, this qualitative research utilized observations, interviews, and documentation to assess how batik-making activities influence cultural awareness among preschoolers. Results reveal that the batik introduction process familiarizes children with this local art form and instills a profound appreciation for cultural traditions. The educational methodology was designed to be age-appropriate and interactive, integrating safety measures and encouraging active participation throughout all stages of learning—from understanding the cultural significance of batik to hands-on crafting. The findings highlight the pivotal role of integrating cultural elements into early education to cultivate a long-lasting appreciation and knowledge of local heritage. This approach not only aids in cultural preservation but also enriches the educational experience, fostering a generation that values and understands its cultural roots. However, the study's limited scope, focused on a single educational setting, suggests the need for further research. Future studies should aim to replicate and validate these findings across various educational contexts to understand better the effectiveness and scalability of integrating cultural education in early childhood settings. These insights advocate for educational reforms recognizing and utilizing local cultural heritage as a fundamental component of comprehensive educational strategies, potentially influencing broader pedagogical practices.
OVERFITTING IN MACHINE LEARNING: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Authors:   South Ural State University, Parasich V.A. , Parasich I.V. ,   South Ural State University, Volovich G.I. ,   LLC Chelenergopribor, Nekrasov S.G. ,   South Ural State University, Parasich A.V. ,   LLC TRIDIVI
Published: May 2024

Overfitting is one of the most important factors affecting the performance of machine lear¬ning algorithms. When solving machine learning problems, it is important to be able to effectively solve the problem of overfitting. The research objective. The purpose of this article is to study the problem of overfitting in machine learning tasks. The article discusses effective learning methods aimed at preventing overfitting. Material and methods. The focus of the article is on various non-standard issues related to overfitting that are important from a practical point of view. Various causes of overfitting, its consequences and methods of combating overfitting are considered. The dependence of overfitting and generalizing abi¬lity on the quality of features and properties of the training set is studied. Particular attention is paid to the features of training and the formation of a training sample in multidimensional feature spaces. The question of the correct formation of the training set and the correct addition of data to the training set from the point of view of overfitting prevention, as well as the impact of incorrect distribution of the target variable on overfitting, is considered. It is explained why the methods of adding incorrect data to the training set, such as MixUp and CutMix, can improve the quality of training. The problem of the algorithm's confidence in its predictions is considered, as well as the problem of algorithm overconfidence in incorrect predictions, which is also typical for ChatGPT. The problem of assessing the quality of the algorithm is considered. It is shown why normalization can help avoid overfitting. Results. An algorithm for training decision trees Random Samples Mix-Up is proposed to combat overfitting, which improves the quality of training decision trees. A comparative analysis of the quality of models before and after the application of this method of combating overfitting is carried out. Experiments on real data confirm effectiveness of this method. Conclusion. The results of the study can be useful in developing new machine learning algorithms and improving the efficiency of existing ones. The results of the study can be useful for developers of machine learning algorithms and specialists in the field of artificial intelligence.
USING THE Z-DEMATEL METHOD TO ANALYZE THE PROBLEMS OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OF DOMESTIC MACHINE-BUILDING ENTERPRISES
Authors:   South Ural State University, Loginovskiy O.V. , Hollay A.V. ,   South Ural State University, Maksimov A.A. ,   State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the VIII convocation, Gusev E.V. ,   South Ural State University, Shchemlev M.V. ,   LLC “RAZMER”
Published: May 2024

Personnel problems in mechanical engineering are not something new for our country. So, already in the 1990s, this industry was in dire need of qualified personnel, and in 2000, due to the need to increase production volumes, the shortage of personnel began to be felt even more acutely. At present, due to a sharp increase in the state defence order and the need to load the industries adjacent to it, the problem of personnel shortage has its highest levels over the past 30 years. The results of a market survey of managers of about 1000 industrial enterprises, conducted by specialists from the Yegor Gaidar Institute of Economic Policy in April 2023, showed that about one-third of industrial enterprises faced an insufficient number of personnel as one of the main obstacles to increasing the number of products. The purpose of the study is to identify the main factors that entail the problems of managing human resources of Russian machine-building enterprises and difficulties in fulfilling orders. Using a hybrid approach, determine the importance of each factor, their meanings of mutual influence and classify them according to cause-effect. Methods. The factors were identified on the basis of an analysis of the literature and research of the scientific community, the mutual influence of factors was determined using a two-stage survey of experts. The DEMATEL method is used to obtain the weight characteristics of each factor, classify them and determine the mutual influence. This method allows you to study the relationship between the phenomena under consideration through a cause-and-effect diagram. To reduce the uncertainty factor of subjective opinions, the method of Z-numbers, which are presented in the form of triangular numbers, is used. Results. The main factors causing difficulties with the management of human resources are identified, expert opinions are collected to assess the situation of their mutual influence at the present time. The classification of factors into causes and effects is carried out. Conclusion. The results of the study can be applied in practice by the personnel services of machine-building enterprises in the context of the need for urgent recruitment of personnel and advanced training.
METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES OF MANAGEMENT STAFF AT AN INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE AND ITS STRUCTURAL SUBDIVISIONS
Authors:   South Ural State University, Loginovskiy O.V.
Published: May 2024

The article considers the actual approach to the formation of the assessment of qualification and personal qualities of employees and management staff of an industrial enterprise and its structural subdivisions necessary for the formation of the methodology of relevant calculations. Aim. The purpose of the work is to create a methodology that determines the sequence and content of employees and managers qualification and personal qualities assessment, which can be used for a wide variety of industrial enterprises and other economic activities in domestic business practice. Materials and methods. The method presented in the article is based on the materials of quantitative indicators of business and personal qualities of employees and managers and methods of evaluation of these employees through a set of calculation formulas necessary for this purpose. Results. The results obtained through the use of the presented methodology allow HR-managers and other managerial staff of industrial enterprises to carry out the whole complex of assessment of the composition of the management ranks, departments and all senior management personnel of industrial enterprises, regardless of the content of their production activities. Conclusion. The methodo¬logy of assessment of qualification and personal qualities of employees and management staff of an industrial enterprise developed in the article is quite universal, it may well contribute to improving the quality of management of manufacturing companies.
RAMBUT PEREMPUAN DAN MITOS KECANTIKAN DALAM METROPOP HAIR-QUAKE KARYA MARISKOVA
Authors: Intan Tania
Published: May 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menunjukkan cara rambut perempuan dikonstruksi oleh mitos kecantikan dalam novel metropop Hair-quake (2014) karya Mariskova. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif, dengan pendekatan kritik sastra feminis. Data berupa kata, frasa, dan kalimat dikumpulkan melalui pembacaan tertutup, dengan teknik dokumentasi. Data kemudian diinterpretasi dan dianalisis dengan landasan teoretis yang relevan. Dalam penelitian ini, gagasan yang diapropriasi adalah teori-teori dari Synnott, Manning, dan Wolf. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rambut sebagai simbol identitas perempuan di satu sisi bersifat fisik dan privat, namun di sisi lain bersifat publik. Keberadaannya terus didefinisikan oleh tren yang dikonstruksi dan disosialisasikan media dan pihak dominan. Mitos kecantikan dalam novel Hair-quake beroperasi pada wilayah pekerjaan, kultur, dan seksualitas perempuan. Protagonis sebagai perempuan dewasa, lajang, cerdas, dan mandiri, masih memaknai tubuhnya melalui negosiasi dengan nilai-nilai yang ditawarkan pihak orang lain.
DIMENSI IDEOLOGIS DONGENG ANAK NUSANTARA RELEVANSINYA BAGI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI INDONESIA
Authors: Murtiningsih RR Siti
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dimensi ideologis yang terkandung dalam dongeng anak nusantara. Selanjutnya dilakukan sebuah refleksi filosofis sehingga dapat dipahami dimensi ideologis yang terkandung di dalamnya untuk dilakukan pengkajian lebih mendalam dan relevan dengan upaya penguatan pendidikan karakter di Indonesia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kepustakaan yang didukung dengan sumber yang relevan. Analisis data penelitian dilakukan dengan metode hermeneutika filosofis. Adapun tahapan yang dilakukan yakni mengumpulkan data dengan jalan menginventarisir data empiris berupa aspek pedagogis yang terdapat dalam dongeng anak di Indonesia melalui artikel, jurnal, majalah maupun sumber yang relevan. Selanjutnya dilakukan identifikasi dimensi ideologis yang terdapat dalam dongeng anak nusantara dan terakhir yakni menganalisis data dengan melakukan refleksi filosofis terhadap dimensi ideologis yang direlevansikan terhadap penguatan pendidikan karakter di Indonesia. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam dongeng anak nusantara terdapat aspek pedagogis dengan tujuan membentuk karakter generasi yang sesuai dengan nilai luhur bangsa Indonesia diantaranya nilai religius, kejujuran, disiplin, tanggungjawab, kerja keras. Dimensi ideologis yang terkandung dalam dongeng anak nusantara memiliki relevansi terhadap pengembangan pendidikan karakter di Indonesia.
Maleficent As an Affectionate Fey in Disney’s 2019 Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Authors: Suwastini Ni Komang Arie , Setyadewi Ni Putu Diah , Saputra I Nyoman Pasek Hadi , Artini Ni Nyoman , Mahardika I Gusti Ngurah Agung Wijaya
Published: May 2024

Although Maleficent’s characterizations as wicked witch by the first Disney’s adaptation into Maleficent in 2014, the beginning of the 2019 sequel Maleficent: Mistress of Evil started with a prologue that Maleficent was narratively still considered evil, from which the plot evolves to reveal how the marginalizing characterization prevailed. Amidst this entanglement between the film’s plot and Maleficent’s character revelation, the present study aimed at elaborating Maleficent’s characterizations as an affectionate fey. The present study employed McKee’s (2003) textual analysis to observe Maleficent’s characterizations along the plot development, to reveal how the film portray Maleficent’s affectionate dispositions despite her formidable strength and appearance. The study concludes that Maleficent affections are highlighted through her actions toward the moors and the marginalized, as well as her blessings for Prince Phillip, underlining her willingness to admit her misjudgment and to repent because of her love for Aurora. This finding implies that the film’s plot development strongly relies on Maleficent’s character development facilitated by her strong affection as a surrogate mother.Although Maleficent’s character as a wicked witch has been deconstructed by the first Disney's adaptation of Maleficent in 2014, the beginning of the 2019 sequel Maleficent: Mistress of Evil started with a prologue that Maleficent was narratively still considered evil, from which the plot evolves to reveal how her marginalizing traits prevailed. Amidst this entanglement between the film's plot and Maleficent's character revelation, the present study aimed at elaborating on Maleficent's personality as an affectionate fey. The present study employed McKee’s (2003) textual analysis to observe Maleficent’s character development along the plot development to reveal how the film portrays Maleficent's growing affectionate dispositions despite her formidable strength and appearance. The study concludes that Maleficent's affections are highlighted through her loving, nurturing, and protective traits toward Aurora, the creatures of the Moors, other feys, and humans. With the depiction of these traits, Maleficent emerged as an affectionate Fey in human's eyes. They eliminate the prejudice against Maleficent, the feys, and the fairies, fostering a harmonious life between humans, the feys, and the fairies.
Menegosiasikan Kekerabatan dengan Rasa Peduli: Analisis Wacana Kerabat dalam Film Shoplifters
Authors: Darmadji Bonna Nur Ischaq
Published: May 2024

Artikel ini fokus dalam mengkaji bagaimana sebenarnya hubungan kekerabatan dapat dinegosiasikan dengan rasa peduli. Dengan demikian artikel ini tidak melihat kekerabatan sebagai hasil dari pertalian darah dan pernikahan. Inilah yang penulis coba perdebatkan, rasa peduli tentu akan menjadi isu kunci jika kita melihat kekerabatan bukan sebagai struktur sosial yang langgeng, melainkan sebagai sebuah proses. Untuk itu, penulis menggunakan metode penelitian wacana kritis dari perspektif Norman Fairclough melalui tiga dimensi yaitu text, discourse practice, dan sociocultural practice, sehingga film Shoplifters karya Hirokazu Koreeda ini penulis posisikan sebagai sebuah teks dari praktik wacana yang menunjukan praktik sosiokultural dalam realitas masyarakat. Data dalam penelitian ini berupa adegan, khususnya pada penggunaan bahasa, baik di dalam dialog antar tokoh maupun dalam teks-teks yang beredar di sepanjang film ini. Kemudian data tersebut diolah dalam bentuk argumen teoritis untuk menggambarkan bagaimana sebenarnya manusia memaknai sebuah kekerabatan. Shoplifters menceritakan upaya orang-orang terbuang yang berusaha menambal kekurangan satu sama lain dengan menciptakan suatu lingkungan pengasuhan dalam ikatan bernama “keluarga”. Keluarga Shibata dalam film Shoplifters dengan segala identitas yang dilekatkan padanya berusaha mendobrak konstruksi normatif sistem kekerabatan. Kita kemudian akan dapat mengartikulasikan ulang arti hubungan kekerabatan dengan melihat bagaimana rasa peduli memberi manusia keleluasaan dalam menegosiasikan siapa yang bisa dianggap sebagai kerabat.
Homo Religiosus dalam Perspektif Filsafat Pendidikan
Authors: Wilujeng Sri Rahayu , Syamsuddin M. Mukhtasar , Murtiningsih RR Siti
Published: May 2024

Ada banyak tesis tentang manusia, tetapi ada dua tesis yang sangat mendasar yaitu manusia sebagai homo religiosus dan manusia sebagai animal educandum. Dua tesis ini menyentuh aspek penting dalam hidup manusia. Objek material penelitian ini adalah homo religiosus, dan objek formal yang dipergunakan adalah filsafat pendidikan. Landasan terori yang digunakan adalah teori Mircea Eliade. Penelitian ini bertujuan: 1. Mendapatkan gambaran makna dari homo religiosus, 2. Menemukan pemahaman apa peran homo religiosus dalam pendidikan. Penelitian ini adalah penilitian filsafat dengan model studi pustaka. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode hermeneutika dengan unsur-unsur metodis: interpretasi, analisa, idealisasi, dan diskripsi. Hasil yang dicapai dari penelitian ini adalah adanya hubungan manusia sebagai homo religiosus dan animal educandum. Homo religiosus merukapan landasan bagi suatu filsafat pendidikan teistik. Homo religious sebagai ontologi, orientasi dan tujuan dari pendidikan. Homo religiosus membuat pendidikan menjadi bermakna.
Kesalahan Morfologi dalam Percakapan Bahasa Jepang Mahasiswa Pariwisata Politeknik Negeri Bali
Authors: Harisal Harisal , Dyah Wahyuning , Kanah Kanah
Published: May 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan bentuk kesalahan morfologi yang terjadi dalam percakapan yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa jurusan Pariwisata Politeknik Negeri Bali yang sedang mempelajari bahasaJepang Hotel. Hasil dari percakapan mahasiswa ditemukan adanya kesalahan morfologi sehingga menimbulkan kalimat yang tidak berterima. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan cara purposif sampling, yaitu hasil interaksi dosen dan mahasiswa dalam kelas bahasa Jepang Hotel di jurusan Pariwisata, Politeknik Negeri Bali dan dianalisis secara deskriptif-kualitatif, yaitu data yang dikumpulkan pada penelitian ini bukan berupa angka-angka, melainkan berasal dari persentasi, catatan lapangan, dokumen pribadi, catatan, memo, dan dokumen resmi lainnya sehingga yang menjadi tujuan dalam penelitian kualitatif ini, yaitu ingin menggambarkan realita empirik dibalik fenomena secara mendalam, rinci, dan tuntas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bentuk kesalahan morfologi yang terjadi dalam percakapan mahasiswa jurusan Pariwisata Politeknik Negeri Bali terdiri dari kesalahan perubahan waktu, kesalahan perubahan kata sifat, dan kesalahan penggunaan bentuk pasif.
The Lecturers and Students’ Speech Act Used in Classroom Interaction: A Case Study
Authors: Idris Andi Muhammad Syafri , Gusnawaty Gusnawaty , Hasjim Munira , Kamsinah Kamsinah
Published: May 2024

The speech act becomes a crucial major to provide the better conversation between people in the society or setting condition. The aim of the research is to explore the speech act used by the lecturer and students involving classroom interaction in teaching and learning process. In this research, the case study was used to examine the lecturer and students’ speech act in classroom interaction. The subject of the research was two lecturer and six students in linguistics program of faculty of cultural sciences, Hasanuddin University, Makassar in academic year 2022/2023. The sample was chosen by purposive sampling while the instrument of the research is observation and interview. In this research, the data will be analyzed by Searle’s Theoretical framework. The lecturer argues that the reason is using more directive speech acts is only to invite students to talk more and to carry out the principle of what Communicative Language Teaching is like believe. In this case, the directive is mostly dominant proposed by the lecturer in the teaching and learning process in the classroom interaction. It shows that the speech act used in the classroom can be powerful in the teaching and learning process for interaction in the classroom. The last, the implications can be seen from the finding that using directive speech acts that involve asking a lot of questions, asking, or governing contributes to student achievement, especially in productive skills.
Address Terms Used in Discount Account Found in Instagram
Authors: Giyatmi Giyatmi - , Astuti Purwani Indri
Published: May 2024

Addressing the customer is one way to attract the interest of the customers as well as to build intimacy with them. This study aims at describing the types of address terms used in discount account in Instagram. This research is classified as a descriptive qualitative research because it observes the address terms used by discount account in Instagram.  The data of the study are the address terms found in discount accounts in Instagram. The writers use three account discounts in Instagram such as; @giladiskonn https://www.instagram.com/giladiskonn/#, @diskondijogja https://www.instagram.com/diskondijogja/, @info_diskon https://www.instagram.com/info_diskon/. To collect the data, the writers use documentation. The technic of data analysis consists of four steps such as data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion. The research found 37 address terms used by discount accounts in Instagram. Next, they are distributed into 4 types of address terms, namely Kinship address term (5), Pet name/nickname/special nick name (23), pronoun (2), and slang address term (7). Pet names/nicknames/special nicknames are the most dominant address terms used in discount accounts. The use of pet name/nicknames/special nicknames includes pet name with product names, pet names with company names, pet names with brands, pet names with account names. Pet name address terms are used to show close relation between buyers and sellers which is important in running online business. Meanwhile, the least address terms used in discount account is pronoun.
Stereotip Peran Gender di Jaman Edo dalam Drama Asa ga Kita
Authors: Safitri Aulia Maulida
Published: May 2024

The Edo Period (1868-1912) was the era when Japan was under the rule of a class government or military group. The class system is also a feature of the Edo Period, known as the Shi-Nou-Kou-Sho system. The highest class is samurai or the military, while the lowest class is merchant. Those from the merchant class usually marry the merchant class in an arranged marriage system. Merchant class women had arranged marriages since they were children. The research in this study is how society views women who work in the Edo period, through the drama analysis unit Asa ga Kita. The theory used is Linda Brannon's theory of gender stereotypes.
ANALISIS ALIH KODE SERTA CAMPUR KODE YANG DITEMUKAN PADA LIRIK LAGU DARI BOY GRUP NCT 127
Authors: Amilandasari Amilandasari
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research is to identify code switching and code mixing used in the song lyrics of the boy group NCT 127, as well as the form of the code, as well as to conduct further analysis of the song. Chain and Long Slow Distance are the songs used in this research. In this study, the authors used a descriptive method of code switching and code mixing discussed through sociolinguistics. In his study, the authors started the research by first gathering information by listening to the involvement advanced free of convensation (SBLC) namely searching for song lyrics, listening to song, listening, and writing down song lyrics. Afther that, the information will be described using the intralingual equivalent method to ensure that the data are selected according to their respective classifications. Next, the writer will investigate the reasons for code switching and code mixing in song lyrics, as well as looking for words in Japanese.The results of the research showed that there was external code switching in the form of intrasentential and also intersentential, but there was no internal code switching found in the 2 songs. In code mixing, only code mixing was found but it has various forms, namely in the form of words, clauses, phrases, and also repetition of words. The cause of code switching and code mixing is to emphasize the spoken sentence and as a form of casualness (informal situations) and also the intentional element of the speaker. The total data found is 22 data.
Fenomena LGBT di Indonesia dan Jepang dalam Perspektif Wacana Seksualitas dan Kekuasaan Michel Foucault
Authors: Nurdiniyah Hayun , Dehars Rizky Aurelia Putri
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi keberadaan kaum LGBT antara Indonesia dan Jepang melalui wacana seksualitas dan kekuasaan Michel Focault. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian bersifat kualitatif dengan metode yang digunakan adalah studi kepustakaan. Sumber data utama yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah buku, jurnal penelitian ilmiah dan artikel yang berkaitan dengan LGBT di Indonesia dan Jepang. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa di Indonesia gerakan LGBT tetap eksi bahkan para sastrawan mulai aktif menghasilkan karya bertemakan LGBT di tengah berbagai macam aturan normatif keagamaan, khususnya setelah masa Orde Baru runtuh.  Sedangkan di Jepang, gerakan LGBT lebih mengedepankan pada program-program kesehatan seperti pencegahan HIW/AIDS, Selain itu, perkembangan karya sastra yang bertemakan homoseksual sudah ada sejak era Tokugawa dan semakin berkembang hingga saat ini dengan munculnya genre karya sastra Boys Love dan Girls Love, dan terlebih lagi sistim keagamaan di Jepang tidak sekuat di Indonesia dalam mengatur orientasi seksual seseorang. Namun, dewasa ini baik di Indonesia maupun Jepang, masyarakat mulai mengedepankan sikap kritis dalam menghadapi fenomena LGBT ini.
Makna Lirik Lagu Daimei No Nai Kyou (題名のない今日) Karya Hiraidai Kajian Semiotika Sastra
Authors: Hastuti Nur , Faizza Mayla
Published: May 2024

Lyrics which are the main composition in a song have a form of communication in the form of words created by the author to express his feelings. This study aims to describe the meaning of the lyrics of the song Daimei no Nai Kyou (題名のない今日) by Hiraida with heuristic reading, hermeneutic reading, and searching for matrices, models, variants, and hypograms. The method used in this study uses the study of literary semiotics as an analytical tool. The data used in this study are the lyrics of the song Daimei no Nai Kyou (題名のない今日) by Hiraida. The theory used is Rifattere's theory of heuristic and hermeneutic reading. Based on the process of reading through heuristics, hermeunistics, models, matrices, and variants, it can be concluded that the description of the meaning of the lyrics of the song Daimei no Nai Kyou is about the meaning of the process of human life. Someone who feels that his life is ordinary and has nothing special to do. However, life is not limited only by the 'alias' or famous nickname that one has. The process of living life is how a person judges himself that all individuals are not the same. Precisely doing small actions that are beneficial to the lives of fellow human beings is a shining kindness. Live your life without having to listen to other people's words and fear what will happen next, just do what you think is good and right. Not only humans feel helped by the kindness given, other living things such as animals and plants also feel the same gratitude.
Optimization of Bilateral Cooperation at the Local Level: Vocational Schooling Program and Firm Productivity in Central Java
Authors: Wiryawan Bangkit A. , Herawati Nunik Retno , Rum Muhammad , Perkasa Ricardo Gita
Published: May 2024

In 2011 the Indonesian and the German government initiated the Sustainable Economic Development through Technical and Vocational Education and Training Program (SED-TVET). Within the diplomacy realm, this kind of bilateral strategy has often been utilized to strengthen a country's specific needs. Following the program, Provincial Government in Central Java responds distinctively to the initiative by emphasizing link and match program to promote skilled-labor employment. This paper aims to investigate the effect of these national and local policies on firms’ productivity. Our identification of treatment year is critical as this precedes wider implementation of TVET program at the national level in 2016. To capture the precise treatment effect of the program, we deploy difference-in-difference strategy using the province’s neighbors as the control group. We find that firms in Central Java employed nearly 20% higher share of skilled labor relative to its controls. This correlates with significantly higher productivity and export performance. The results highlight the benefit of well-coordinated bilateral cooperation while also stressing the important role of local leadership in optimizing the impact of the program.