bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Risk Control Units on Corporate Performance in Indonesia
Authors: L Manurung Hizkia , A. Makaliwe Willem
Published: February 2025

This study comprehensively examines the influence of Risk Management Committees (RMCs) on corporate financial performance, specifically measured by Return on Assets (ROA), through three distinct linear regression models. Model 1 evaluates the direct presence of RMCs, Model 2 analyzes the interaction between RMCs and governance characteristics, and Model 3 examines the classification of RMCs based on their risk management functions, whether handled by standalone committees or integrated with other governance bodies. The findings reveal that the existence of RMCs has a significant negative effect on ROA in Models 1 and 2, while Model 3 shows no significant effect. Control variables, such as liquidity (CurrRatio), asset turnover efficiency (AsTurn), and market capitalization (Mcap), demonstrate consistent positive effects on ROA across all models. These results underline the importance of optimizing RMCs through enhanced operational effectiveness and strategic alignment with organizational objectives. The study acknowledges limitations, including its focus on financial outcomes and the exclusion of non-financial dimensions, such as stakeholder satisfaction or corporate reputation. Future research is encouraged to investigate these broader aspects for a more holistic understanding of RMC contributions.

Keywords: Risk Management Committees, Corporate Governance, Return on Assets, Financial Performance, Indonesia, Risk Oversight, Governance Effectiveness.
Form of Evaluation Implementation Planning: Quality Management Based on Education Report Cards in the Education Unit
Authors: . Rosdiana , . Mustamin , Basir Sitti Nurfadhilah
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the form of planning, implementation, and evaluation of quality management report cards based on education report cards in the Education Unit in the Education Office with the main focus: (1) planning the quality management of education report cards in the Education Unit of the Education Office Branch, (2) the implementation of quality management based on education report cards in the Education Unit, and (3) the results of monitoring and evaluation of quality management based on report cards education in the Education Unit. This research focuses on quality management based on education report cards. The research subject is carried out purposively by considering that the subject is the principal to carry out his duties as a manager in the education unit which is his main task. This research method uses a qualitative method. The results of the study show that the planning, implementation, and evaluation of quality management based on education report cards from public high schools are in the category of both agreeing and strongly agreeing attitude scales. Advice is given to school principals to motivate themselves to always develop themselves through scientific forums so that knowledge can continue to be updated, especially related to the dimension of education report cards.

Keywords: form of evaluation implementation planning, quality management, education report card
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Berbasis Multi-Attributive Border Approximation Area Comparison dan Entropy Weighting untuk Pemilihan Siswa Berprestasi di Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Sulistiyawati Ari
Published: February 2025

Pemilihan siswa berprestasi merupakan proses seleksi untuk menentukan siswa yang memiliki pencapaian terbaik di bidang akademik maupun non-akademik. Pemilihan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan penghargaan kepada siswa yang telah menunjukkan dedikasi luar biasa, sekaligus memotivasi siswa lain untuk terus berusaha mencapai prestasi maksimal. Pemilihan siswa berprestasi sering menghadapi berbagai permasalahan yang dapat memengaruhi keadilan dan akurasi hasil seleksi. Salah satu masalah utama adalah kurangnya standar penilaian yang jelas dan terukur untuk mencakup berbagai aspek, baik akademik maupun non-akademik, sehingga menimbulkan potensi bias dalam proses penilaian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menerapkan SPK dalam pemilihan siswa berprestasi dengan mengintegrasikan pendekatan MABAC dan entropy weighting. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan kriteria penilaian yang relevan dan tepat dalam menilai siswa, sehingga meningkatkan objektivitas dalam pemilihan siswa berprestasi dengan meminimalkan elemen subjektivitas, sehingga menghasilkan keputusan yang adil dan transparan, serta memberikan rekomendasi untuk pengembangan lebih lanjut dari sistem ini. Hasil perankingan siswa berprestasi menggunakan metode MABAC yang dikombinasikan dengan metode entropy. Siswa dengan nilai tertinggi adalah Siswa 8 (0,5709), diikuti oleh Siswa 4 (0,5701) dan Siswa 13 (0,5638), yang mencerminkan performa mereka yang paling unggul.
Penerapan Metode Forward Chaining untuk Diagnosis Penyakit pada Tanaman Alpukat
Authors: Pariyanto Pariyanto , Ahmad Imam
Published: February 2025

Penyakit pada tanaman alpukat sering menyebabkan penurunan produktivitas dan kegagalan panen. Banyak petani kesulitan mengidentifikasi jenis penyakit yang menyerang tanaman mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sistem pakar diagnosis penyakit tanaman alpukat menggunakan metode Forward Chaining. Data gejala dan penyakit diperoleh dari pakar pertanian dan dianalisis menggunakan pendekatan berbasis aturan (rule-based). Sistem pakar ini memungkinkan petani untuk memasukkan gejala dan mendapatkan rekomendasi diagnosis penyakit berdasarkan faktor kepastian (Certainty Factor). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode Forward Chaining dapat mengidentifikasi penyakit Busuk Akar dengan tingkat keyakinan 75,2%. Pendekatan ini dapat membantu petani dalam mengidentifikasi dan mengelola penyakit dengan lebih efektif serta meningkatkan efisiensi produksi alpukat.
HEIs service quality as a predictor of students’ satisfaction affecting academic performance: The extension of the Embryonic HESQUAL model
Authors: Happy Kamrunnahar , Islam Nafiza , Trin Rabbir Rashedin
Published: February 2025

To question the dominanceof the dimensions of service quality using the embryonic HESQUAL model onstudents' satisfaction. Besides, the study will identify the mediating effect ofa department’s commitment and a moderating effect of self-efficacy on therelationship between students’ satisfaction and academic performance. The study was a one-time dimensionaland used a simple random sampling method which is suitable for quantitativestatistical analysis and homogeneous populations in nature. Analysis resultingfrom SmartPLS by using 431 responses from undergraduate and graduate students of public universities inBangladesh. The study found that students arefocused on core educational qualities and physical environmental facilities tobe satisfied. Thoroughly,students' satisfaction has a direct impact on academic performance butsurprisingly no moderating precedence of self-efficacy on the connectionbetween student satisfaction and academic performance was seen. Noticeably, theextension of the HESQUAL model of department commitment finds significant influenceson both satisfaction and academic performance. However, the modified HESQUEL will quantify thequality dimensions in higher education, and its application in this study candepict a greater understanding of the quality dimensions required to beprioritized by university authorities and policymakers.
New best proximity point results via simulation functions in fuzzy metric spaces
Authors: Moussaoui Abdelhamid , Park Choonkil , Melliani Said
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we introduce the concepts of $\mathcal{FZ}$-proximal contraction of type$-$I and type-II and prove some $g-$best proximity point results involving $\mathcal{FZ}$-simulation functions under suitable conditions on the framework of fuzzy metric spaces. Our results unify, generalize, and improve a lot of solid papers in the same context and may lay the groundwork for new directions of best proximity and fuzzy fixed point theory. Also, an example is given to support the theoretical results.
A new contraction principle via fuzzy $\mathcal{l}$-simulation functions
Authors: Moussaoui Abdelhamid , Radenovic Stojan , Birgani Omid Taghipour , Melliani Said
Published: February 2025

In this study, motivated by the researches of Seong-Hoon Cho [J. Abstr. Appl. Anal. V 2018, (2018)] and E. Karapinar \emph{et al}. [Filomat 35:1 (2021), 201-224], we define the concept of fuzzy $\mathcal{L}$-contraction and we prove a new fixed point theorem for such new type of mappings in the framework of fuzzy metric spaces.
Yağmurlu Gün Fonu Uygulamaları: Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Örneği
Authors: Yolal Merve
Published: February 2025

Yağmurlu gün fonu (bütçe istikrar fonu) ekonomik dalgalanmalar ve bütçe açıkları karşısında mali esneklik sağlamak amacıyla oluşturulmuş tasarruf fonlarıdır. Bu fonlar ekonomik krizler, beklenmeyen gelir kayıpları veya yüksek giderler gibi durumlarla karşılaşıldığında devreye girmekte ve hükümetlerin temel hizmetlerini sürdürmesi için gerekli finansmanı sağlamaktadır. Dolayısıyla yağmurlu gün fonları ekonomik istikrarı sağlamak ve bütçe dengesini korumak amacıyla başvurulan önemli bir finansman aracıdır. Bu çalışma Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’ndeki yağmurlu gün fonu uygulamalarının teorik bir incelemesidir. Literatürdeki ampirik çalışma sonuçlarından elde edilen bulgular ışığında, yağmurlu gün fonlarının varlığı durumunda, eyaletlerin mali stres dönemlerini vergi ve harcama değişikliklerine başvurmadan daha rahat atlattıkları ve mali istikrarı sağlamada sıkıntı yaşamadıkları sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Frequency and perception of buffalo meat consumption by the population of Belem do Pará, Brazil
Authors: De Jesus Pamella M. M. , Dantas Mayrla F. , Martins Luiz H. M. , Barbosa Antônio V. C. , Barbosa Natalia G. S.
Published: February 2025

Belem City is characterized by its diversity in products of animal and vegetable origin. Currently, it is the second most populous city in the northern region. This large population increases the demand for foodstuffs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the profile, preference, habit, and frequency of consumption of beef, buffalo, chicken, fish, and swine meat in Belem - PA. Data collection was carried out in 2019. The sample was composed of 400 interviewees chosen randomly from various points of sale in the city, such as fairs, butchers, and supermarkets, among others. It was found that 51.9% of the consumers were women and 48.1% were men aged between 15 and 29 years; the family environment was composed of three to four people, and 41.6% had income between a minimum wage; 51.9% had completed high school. It was observed that the consumers of Belem preferred beef (51%), followed by these meats: chicken (33%), fish (10%), buffalo (5%) and swine (1%). 64.2% of the frequency of consumption of beef and buffalo was between one and two kilograms per week, while for chicken, fish, and pork, this frequency was 72.4% for the same volume of meat. 70.2% of the respondents had the habit of consuming beef two to three times per week, while 62.7% consumed chicken, fish, and swine at least two to three times a week. Only 7.3% said that they consume buffalo meat once a week. Knowledge about the benefits of buffalo meat was considered low. 70.7% of the sample did not know how to comment about it. 22.8% of the interviewed bought primary beef and buffalo cuts and 53.1% chicken drumsticks. These meats were bought mainly from butchers (48.1%). According to 80.2% of interviewees, chicken is the product that replaces beef and buffalo.
Studies on the Fish Faunal Diversity and Hydrological Parameters of two Selected Lentic Wetlands of Lakhimpur District, Assam, India
Authors: Taid Chitralekha , Ahmed Faruk , Khanikar Priyanka , Mili Sangeeta , Satnami Pinku
Published: February 2025

The present study was carried out to investigate the diversity of freshwater fishes of two different lentic wetlands in Lakhimpur district, Assam, India. Occurrence of 54 fish species belonging to nine orders have been recorded during the survey period. The Cyprinidae family was found to be dominant with 22 species. Among the conservation status of different fish species 88.89% are categorised as Least concern (LC), 1.85% as Data deficient (DD), 5.56% as Near Threatened (NT), 1.85% as Endangered (EN) and 1.85% as Vulnerable (VU). However, Shannon’s diversity index was recorded to be highest in the month of April, (2.145) and lowest in month of May (2.014). On the other hand, Margalef richness was highest in the month of May (2.508) and lowest in the month of February (2.174). Moreover, physio-chemical analysis of water showed that the Dissolved oxygen content range between 7.31±0.41 and 6.95±0.37. The average pH value varied between 7.31±0.13 and 7.27±0.14 and maximum water temperature (23.62±0.97) was recorded during the month of May and lowest (16.97±0.66) in the month of January. However, the present study reveals that the physico-chemical and biological components provide healthy environment for fish growth in the wetlands which contributes significantly to the sustenance of balanced ecosystem.
Enhancing Urban Runoff Quality with Iron Slag-Modified Pervious Concrete: A Study on Mechanical Properties and Pollutant Removal Efficiency
Authors: Teymouri Ehsan , Davis Taylor
Published: February 2025

This study explores the improvement of the performance of pervious concrete (PC) for enhancing urban runoff quality by incorporating fine-grained iron slag in varying proportions, from 0% to 15% of the coarse aggregate weight. The research addresses the pressing challenges of stormwater management in urban areas, where impervious surfaces contribute significantly to increased runoff and water pollution. To tackle these issues, the study aims to optimize PC composition. Mechanical and physical properties, including compressive strength, hydraulic conductivity, and void content, were assessed. The top-performing mixes were further evaluated for their ability to improve runoff quality using a rainfall simulator and PC slabs measuring 650×450×100 mm. Initial findings showed a positive relationship between higher iron slag content and increased compressive strength, with gains of up to 13%. However, this improvement came with reduced porosity and permeability as iron slag content increased. Notably, the sample with 15% iron slag demonstrated high pollutant removal efficiencies: 42.7% for chemical oxygen demand (COD), 43.68% for total suspended solids (TSS), and 33.95% for turbidity, due to the dual effects of pore filling and contaminant adsorption by the iron slag. No significant changes were observed in NaCl and electrical conductivity (EC) levels. This study highlights the potential of optimizing iron slag content in PC to enhance its role in urban runoff management, presenting a promising approach for improving water quality in urban settings.
Harnessing Smart Farming: Key Determinants of Automated Mini Greenhouse Adoption and Use in the Philippines
Authors: Zhuo Eugenia R.
Published: February 2025

This research investigated the determinants of adopting and sustaining the utilization of automated mini-greenhouses in the Philippines, a nation particularly vulnerable to climate change. Using an integrated theoretical framework combining the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2), Diffusion of Innovation (DOI), and Actor-Network Theory (ANT), this research employed a quantitative approach to assess key constructs, such as performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, trust, habit, and technology readiness. Data were collected through structured surveys administered to smallholder farmers, and the results were analyzed using Python-based statistical tools. The findings indicated that performance expectancy and social influence were significant predictors of technology adoption, while habit and facilitating conditions strongly influenced continued use. Trust and resource accessibility, derived from DOI and ANT, also emerged as critical factors in sustained utilization. These results contributed to understanding smart farming adoption in the context of climate resilience and sustainable agriculture. Future research should explore broader applications of such technologies and further examine their long-term sustainability.
La internacionalización de las universidades salvadoreñas, su importancia, oportunidades e implicaciones de no internacionalizarse.
Authors: López Eguizábal Fidel Arturo , Herrera Echeverría Ana Gabriela , Cruz Reyes Alex Omar
Published: February 2025

El estudio se fundamenta en la importancia que tiene para las universidades la realización de intercambios estudiantiles, estudios en el extranjero, experiencias de aprendizaje para estudiantes, maestros e investigadores en el exterior; además de las oportunidades académicas que se abren, tanto para la Universidad como para el personal interno y promover la generación de conocimiento científico, tecnológico, sociocultural e innovador en todas las unidades de la Universidad. Se identificó la importancia de internacionalizar las universidades, específicamente la Universidad Francisco Gavidia (UFG), la Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (UCA) y la Universidad de El Salvador (UES), donde se entrevistaron a los encargados de internacionalización. La presente investigación cualitativa-cuantitativa se realizó con referencias bibliográficas sobre el trabajo que efectúan algunas universidades salvadoreñas y extranjeras sobre internacionalización, su importancia, oportunidades y retos; además se hizo una encuesta virtual con una muestra aleatoria de 165 docentes de tiempo completo y hora-clase, estudiantes, profesionales y bachilleres. La encuesta corrobora la importancia de la homologación, que es la piedra angular para que una carrera, un título universitario, tenga más prestigio a escala internacional. Preguntamos sobre aspectos importantes y beneficios que tiene una universidad cuando se internacionaliza: ¿sabe usted a qué se refiere la internacionalización de las universidades, ¿cuáles son para usted los beneficios más importantes de la internacionalización de la universidad donde usted estudia o estudió y cuáles son las desventajas de una universidad que no se internacionaliza? Las universidades deben tener una oficina encargada de la internacionalización, se debe hacer una reingeniería, buscar nuevas oportunidades con otros países, regiones y universidades para lograr prestigio y calidad en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. El Ministerio de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología (Mineducyt) propuso el Modelo de Internacionalización de la Educación Superior en El Salvador, siendo un punto importante en los planes estratégicos de las universidades.
Acceso abierto a la ciencia: Desafíos y oportunidades para Latinoamérica
Authors: Pérez de Hernández Aracely
Published: February 2025

Acceso abierto a la ciencia: Desafíos y oportunidades para Latinoamérica Al hablar de acceso abierto a las publicaciones científicas, me gusta recordar la definición dada en la Declaración de Acceso Abierto de Budapest (2002): “Significa el hecho donde cualquier individuo interesado en esta literatura pueda leer, descargar, copiar, distribuir, imprimir, buscar o enlazar textos completos de los artículos científicos y usarlos con cualquier propósito legítimo, de manera libre y abierta; la única restricción del acceso abierto está en otorgarles a los autores el respeto a la integridad de su trabajo y el derecho a ser adecuadamente reconocidos y citados”. Me parece una definición realmente completa y brillante, que además nos invita a soñar con un mundo en el que el conocimiento científico es colaborativo, compartido y permita su aplicación tanto local como regionalmente. Declaración de Budapest y el Acceso Abierto, Budapest Open Access Initiative.
The impacts of liquidity creation on banking stability: An empirical research in ASEAN-5
Authors: Tran Thanh Nga Thi , Tran Xuan Linh Nguyen , Thi My Linh Nguyen , Vu Thanh Tung
Published: February 2025

Using both GMM estimation and Bayesian approaches during the period from 2007 to 2021 to examine the impacts of liquidity creation (LC) on bank stability (BS) in a sample of 53 banks across five Southeast Asian countries (ASEAN-5), the author has become a pioneer in conducting the first empirical study applying these two approaches, which provides a broader perspective on the effects of liquidity creation on bank stability. Utilizing CatFat and CatNonFat indexes, the author follows the method of Berger and Bouwman [1] to represent the ability to create liquidity based on a sample of 794 observations from banks in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. The positive impacts of LC on financial stability revealed by both approaches have contributed important management implications to the banking industry in ASEAN-5 in particular and to emerging and developing economies in general. The research also enriches the literature on the relationship between LC and BS. Not only new empirical insights but also the complex nature of the correlation between bank stability (a critical feature of the banking system) and liquidity creation (a fundamental function) have been revealed. Additionally, the author has identified factors affecting BS in the research sample, which is critically important for the supervision and management of the banking industry in ASEAN. By analyzing the impact of liquidity creation on banks’ stability, the author hopes to contribute important implications for banking supervision and management activities in ASEAN, especially in emerging and developing economies.
K-drama and Indonesian film hybridity in shaping youth identity: A postcolonial study
Authors: Basri  , Afifulloh M
Published: February 2025

The intersection of Korean dramas (K-dramas) and Indonesian films has become an increasingly salient phenomenon, as both media forms have gained widespread popularity among youth audiences in Indonesia. This research article aims to explore how the hybridity of these two cultural products shapes the identity formation of Indonesian youth and the student reactions and reflections on this hybridized media issue through a simple ethnography. The data were taken from the representation of Indonesian films My Stupid Boss (2016) and Dilan 1990 (2018). To gain deeper insights into how hybridized media influence student perspectives, the theoretical framework for this analysis draws upon the concept of Postcolonial study of cultural hybridization developed by Homi K. Bhabha. Bhabha's theory of the "third space" posits that cultural identity is not a fixed, essentialist entity, but rather a fluid, negotiated process that arises from the interplay between dominant and marginal cultures. In this "third space," new forms of cultural expression and identification emerge that transcend binary notions of cultural purity. Unstructured interviews were also conducted with 20 students (10 male and 10 female) selected through purposive sampling. This sampling method was chosen to ensure a diverse representation of views while focusing on students who were active consumers of both Indonesian films and K-dramas. Participants were drawn from two higher education institutions: Universitas Bangka Belitung (UBB) and State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Syaikh Abdurrahman Siddik, both located in Bangka Belitung Province. The findings reveal several key insights: 1) the hybridization of cultural elements between K-dramas and Indonesian films, 2) the role of media consumption in identity formation and negotiation among Indonesian youth, 3) the potential for these media forms to serve as platforms for representation and challenging dominant narratives, and 4) the broader sociopolitical implications of this phenomenon. The significance of this research lies in its ability to contribute to the sociological understanding of the complex and dynamic relationship between media, culture, and identity. From the educational perspective, it is found that there are issues regarding the tension between global influence and cultural heritage, and embracing hybridization without losing cultural identity within students’ attitudes.
Community empowerment model for integrated management of childhood illness: Reducing the morbidity and mortality rates of children through local wisdom
Authors: Pinto Joaquim , Wahyuningsih Sayekti , Puspitasari Yenny , Anggraini Novita Ana
Published: February 2025

The Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) model is an approach to reducing morbidity and mortality in children under five, particularly in developing countries. Timor Leste faces significant challenges with child illness and toddler mortality. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a Community-Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (C-IMCI) model in improving child health outcomes in the municipalities of Aileu and Liquiçá, Timor Leste. A quantitative research method was employed using a quasi-experimental study design. The study included 120 participants, selected using non-probability sampling with a convenient sampling approach. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. The study results showed differences between the intervention and control groups after the implementation of the C-IMCI module. Significant improvements were found in the intervention group, with reductions in symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy (p < 0.05). Health workers in the intervention group demonstrated increased knowledge of IMCI practices. This result suggested that the C-IMCI module has the potential to bridge gaps in healthcare access and improve health survival rates in Timor Leste. Policymakers and healthcare workers could, therefore, adopt this approach to enhance IMCI implementation and achieve sustainable health outcomes.
Impacting corporate culture on business efficiency of small and medium enterprises: A case study in Vietnam
Authors: Nga Lu Phi , Tam Phan Thanh
Published: February 2025

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are essential for job creation and economic growth, reducing poverty and improving workers' incomes. SMEs are also a source of innovation in business and serve as a bridge to bring scientific and technological research results into practical life. Therefore, the study's purpose is to measure the impact of critical factors on business efficiency using a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. The authors proposed actionable policy recommendations to help managers enhance business efficiency. The methodology applied a structural equation model based on data collected from 500 managers of 500 SMEs in five provinces of Vietnam. The study's findings showed that five critical factors positively impact business efficiency, including the macro environment (ME), quality of human resources of the enterprise (HR), corporate culture (CC), digital transformation (DT), and creative innovation (CI). In addition, the conclusion of the explored corporate culture is a new factor with a strong impact. Finally, the practical implications proposed policy recommendations to help managers and policymakers improve business efficiency due to influences from external and internal factors contributing to business development.
Sustainable economic diversification in the Mangystau region: Strategic pathways and prospects
Authors: Taskarayeva Maira , Alshanov Rakhman , Dzholdasbayeva Gulsara , Kirbasova Leila , Kizimbayeva Azhar
Published: February 2025

Economic diversification is one of the key factors for the sustainable development of regions, especially those that are heavily dependent on the export of raw materials. International experience shows that countries that have successfully implemented diversification strategies, such as Australia and Norway, have not only reduced vulnerability to fluctuations in commodity markets, but have also developed sustainable economic models focused on innovation and human capital development. The purpose of this study is a comprehensive analysis of the economic situation in the Mangystau region in order to identify key problems and opportunities to reduce dependence on the oil and gas sector. Particular attention is paid to adapting the experience of Australia and Norway, which have successfully implemented diversification strategies that have ensured their economic sustainability. The study uses an integrated methodology that includes quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis, as well as a comparative analysis of the economic models of these countries, which allows us to identify the most relevant approaches for adaptation in regional conditions. The empirical base of the study is based on data from a structured survey involving 150 respondents from various social and professional groups, including representatives of business, government agencies, agricultural and tourism sectors. As a result of the analysis, priority areas of diversification were identified – tourism, agro-industrial complex and renewable energy. Norway's effective use of sovereign wealth funds and Australia's infrastructure reforms underscore the importance of strategic investments in sustainable development. To ensure successful diversification, measures have been proposed, including the creation of specialized industrial zones, improvement of the investment climate, and development of public-private partnership mechanisms. Long-term investments in renewable energy and the introduction of modern agricultural technologies can significantly reduce the region's dependence on the hydrocarbon sector, contributing to the creation of new jobs and an increase in household incomes. The implementation of educational initiatives aimed at training specialists for developing industries will increase the competitiveness of the region in modern economic conditions. The modernization of the transport and logistics infrastructure, including the expansion of port facilities and railway networks, will strengthen the region's trade ties, attracting foreign investment and expanding export potential. In addition, the development of ecotourism based on the natural and cultural heritage of the region will contribute not only to economic growth, but also to the social integration of the local population into sustainable development processes.
Chemical Screening of Different Clones of Tectona Grandis in Relation to Resistance Against their Key Defoliators
Authors: Jain Avinash , Singh A. , Banerjee Samar , Shukla P.
Published: February 2025

Teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) is a valuable commercial timber species which always faces a serious threat from leaf skeletonizer, Eutectona machaeralis and defoliator, Hyblaea puera. Selection of resistant teak clones on the basis of foliar defensive biochemicals is a very new approach of controlling this problem. In the studies carried out, 167 clones of teak belonging to ten states of India, introduced and planted during the years 1979-84 at National Teak Germ Plasm Bank, Chandrapur (Maharashtra) were considered as experimental host plants to evaluate resistant teak clones. In field, quantitative assessment of the severity of the damage was made by rating infested leaves visually on the basis of percentage of affected leaves individually in all four directions of all the clones. On the basis of visual observations, the clones were categorized into 9 groups, viz., most resistant, highly resistant, resistant, moderately resistant, least resistant, moderately susceptible, susceptible, highly susceptible and most susceptible. Some clones from each category were randomly selected for further confirmation of resistance against leaf skeletonizer and defoliator. In laboratory, feeding bioassay through no-choice and choice tests was carried out. Chemical screening of the contributory leaves of respective clones was also done. On the basis of data on leaf area consumed and foliar constituents, some resistant teak clones were identified.
The inference drawn can be used as a screening criterion for selection of teak clones resistant to E. machaeralis and H. puera to large-scale plantation programmes.
Hotel booking cancellation and machine learning
Authors: Sun Jianing
Published: February 2025

In recent years, machine learning has emerged as a powerful tool with widespread applications across various domains due to its ability to process and analyze vast amounts of data. This study explores the application of machine learning techniques in predicting hotel booking cancellations using Property Management System (PMS) data. The research involves a comprehensive process, including data cleaning, feature engineering, feature selection, and model development. Feature selection and dimensionality reduction using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Lasso regression identified key predictive features, facilitating the rapid creation of neural network models. A diverse set of machine learning and deep learning models, such as Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, Random Forest, XGBoost, Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Deep Neural Network (DNN), and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), were employed. All models achieved accuracies exceeding 80%, with neural networks nearing 100%. These results highlight the efficacy of these models in predicting cancellations across different hotels, revealing consistent cancellation patterns. The study demonstrates the potential of machine learning to optimize hotel management by accurately forecasting booking cancellations, thereby reducing uncertainty and increasing revenue. Future work may focus on exploring more advanced feature engineering techniques and models to further enhance prediction accuracy and generalizability.
新时代背景下中学英语教师文化素养建构的路径探析
Authors: 覃 宝澄 , 廖 嘉霖
Published: February 2025

进入新时代以来，我国对文化素质教育的重视程度不断提升，强调文化自信自强，对中学英语教师的文化素养提出了新的要求，并赋予了教师以文化育人的时代使命。本研究旨在探析新时代背景下中学英语教师文化素养的建构路径，明确英语教师文化素养的内涵与结构，并探讨其在教师专业发展中的核心作用。教师可通过坚定文化自信、深入挖掘文本精髓、更新学习理念以及构建文化交流平台等路径提升文化素养，以应对时代挑战，实现文化育人的目标。
A Pragma-Stylistic Analysis of Muhammad Asad's The Road to Mecca
Authors: Alsager Haroon N. , Aly Mohamed S. A.
Published: February 2025

The Road to Mecca (1954), Muhammad Asad’s autobiography, written in elegant, highly evocative English prose, is a masterpiece of literary style bursting with tenderness and thoughts emanating from a profound spiritual and existential experience. In a combination of pragmatics and stylistics, the current study explores the effectiveness of language, style and authorial illocutionary intents. The rich literary style of the text is to be understood within its larger contexts: linguistic, thematic, and emotional in addition to the physical and cultural environments. The analyzed book, in its elegant, unobtrusive and subtle style, adds a great deal to emphasizing the common humanistic factors of all civilizations. The current study focuses on the literary style of the writer and its pragmatic effects to fill in a gap in previous studies which only focused on the religious and intellectual values of Asad’s writings in general. It is an attempt to prove that The Road to Mecca is more of a work of art than a travelogue or religious proselytizing.
The dimension of projections of planar diagonal self-affine measures
Authors: Pyörälä Aleksi
Published: February 2025

We show that if \(\mu\) is a self-affine measure on the plane defined by an iterated function system of contractions with diagonal linear parts, then under an irrationality assumption on the entries of the linear parts,
\(\operatorname{dim}_{\rm H} \mu \circ \pi^{-1} = \min \{ 1, \operatorname{dim}_{\rm H} \mu \}\)
for any non-principal orthogonal projection \(\pi\).
Anti-corrosive and charge-storage capabilities of ZrO2 sputter coated over Al thin ﬁlm
Authors:   Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi, India, Muthuselvi M , Prathap John ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, India, Manikandaraja G ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchirapalli, India, Chandra V ,   Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi, India
Published: February 2025

ZrO2 is an excellent dielectric material and is used in many applications. The dual functionality of ZrO2 coatings as both anti-corrosive layers and energy storage materials presents a novel avenue in material science. While previous studies have focused individually on either corrosion resistance or energy-storage capabilities, this work explores the synergistic integration of these properties. The study demonstrated enhanced performance in both fields by optimizing the sputter deposition process. This approach addresses the limitations of single-function coatings and provides a pathway for multifunctional applications in harsh and energy-intensive environments. From the results, the ZrO2 coating improves the corrosion resistance of Al as coating time increases; the protectiveness improves. Further, the charge storage analysis through cyclic voltammetry (CV) measurements supports the fact that the less thickness of the dielectric ZrO2 improved specific capacitance. This study validated the dual function of ZrO2 thin film, and thickness should be tuned as per the applications. In the future, optimizing the coating thickness can lead to an optimum value where the electrode displays charge-storing capability with corrosion resistance behavior without compromising both properties to a greater extent.
Comportamiento financiero de la gran empresa colombiana mayorista de aparatos y equipo de uso doméstico
Authors: Godoy Jorge Alberto Rivera
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar el comportamiento financiero de la gran empresa colombiana mayorista de aparatos y equipo de uso doméstico en el período 2017-2023 enfatizando en la revisión de los indicadores contables que componen el sistema Dupont ampliado y los de gestión de valor, y comparándolo con la empresa mayorista de equipos en países emergentes. Se utiliza como metodología el análisis estático y de tendencia de indicadores. Se encuentra que la gran empresa colombiana mayorista de aparatos y equipo de uso doméstico logra en promedio un rendimiento del patrimonio y su comportamiento está más alineado con el margen de utilidad neta, al igual que la empresa mayorista de equipos en países emergentes; no obstante, los promedios de este par de indicadores son mayor en la empresa colombiana, que acrecienta este rendimiento con el uso de un mayor apalancamiento financiero; solo la rotación de activos es menor en la empresa colombiana.  Además, la gran empresa colombiana mayorista de aparatos y equipo de uso doméstico crea valor económico agregado en promedio y en el septenio, contrario a su referente de países emergentes donde estos indicadores muestran destrucción de valor; esto debido a que la diferencia de comparar el rendimiento después de impuestos del activo neto operacional  con el costo de capital es positiva en la empresa colombiana y negativa en la empresa de países emergentes; los promedios de estos dos  indicadores son más altos en la empresa colombiana, lo que muestra su ventaja y desventaja para crear valor.
Document Vectorization for Large-Scale Information Retrieval Systems
Authors:   ssociate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,, Mawhesaran T
Published: February 2025

The invention presents an entirely new paradigm of document-search framework to make the retrieval and access of specific information from several thousands of documents, especially PDF files, as simple and easy as possible.

The document content and metadata are retrieved for search using a vector-based approach with state-of-the-art vectorization techniques and vector databases such as MilvusDB.

Document content is prepared and vectorized using preprocessing methods such as stop word removal, tokenization, normalization, etc. The vector data are stored in the database and indexed by such techniques that embrace similarity cosines to make fast and accurate retrievals of relevant results.

It is an offline system that works in one's locality, enhancing privacy and dependability in the absence of a network.

The solution is scalable, and flexible and supports every possible document format; thus, it is one stop solution for students, research scholars, and job-workers. Spending less time searching through documents increases productivity and has taken working with an incredibly user-friendly approach enriched with metadata.

Keywords: Document Search, Vector Store, Information Retrieval, PDF Search, MilvusDB, Vectorization, Tokenization, Metadata, Similarity Search, Offline Search, Scalable Solution, AI-powered Search, Research Tool, Productivity Enhancement.
Automatic Target Detection using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Data Based on a Machine Learning Approach
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Babasaheb Naik College of Engineering Pusad, Karla Road, Pusad, Maharashtra, 445215, India., Savade Gaurav R.
Published: February 2025

Automatic target classification in radar-based systems is critical for various applications, including defense, surveillance, and environmental monitoring. This research presents a robust approach for classifying targets in ground-penetrating radar (GPR) data by combining texture-based Haralick features and shape-oriented Histogram of Oriented Gradients (HOG) features. The integration of these complementary feature sets enhances target characterization by capturing both spatial textures and edge patterns in GPR images. Using the extracted features, we evaluate two prominent machine learning classifiers, Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Random Forest (RF), for their classification accuracy, precision, and computational efficiency. Experimental results on a benchmark GPR dataset show that the fusion of Haralick and HOG features significantly improves classification performance compared to individual feature sets. The SVM classifier achieves superior accuracy with 95.83% in predicting the target/non-target object as mine/non-mine. Further, mine target is detected with image annotation using image morphology. Our method highlights the potential of hybrid feature extraction and machine learning classifiers in achieving accurate and reliable automatic target classification in GPR data, paving the way for real-time applications in complex operational environments.

Key Words:  Machine Learning, Ground Penetrating Radar, Object Detection, Signal Processing.
Deploying Stateful Applications in Kubernetes: Best Practices with StatefulSets
Authors:   Senior Software Engineer (Independent Researcher), Bhosale Pradeep
Published: February 2025

As container orchestration transitions from experimental deployments to mission-critical, large-scale operations, running stateful workloads in Kubernetes becomes a pressing topic. Historically, Kubernetes excelled at stateless microservices, quickly scaling ephemeral pods. However, many real-world systems rely on persistent data; databases, caches, key-value stores, and distributed queues. StatefulSets are a Kubernetes feature specifically designed to handle pods requiring stable identities, ordered startup, and persistent storage. Deploying these stateful applications demands nuanced architectural decisions, from volume management and data replication to orchestrating rolling upgrades while preserving data integrity.

This paper provides a comprehensive, hands-on guide to best practices with StatefulSets. We begin by comparing stateful and stateless workloads, illustrating how StatefulSets differ from Deployments or ReplicaSets. We then cover persistent volumes, storage classes, node affinity, scaling, advanced update strategies, and the interplay between stateful containers and multi-environment DevOps pipelines. Along the way, we highlight anti-patterns like overusing a single shared volume or ignoring readiness checks and propose real-world solutions drawn from production experiences. The aim is to furnish architects, operators, and developers with the insights and practical steps necessary to reliably run mission-critical, data-centric services in a Kubernetes ecosystem.

Keywords
Kubernetes, StatefulSets, Persistent Volumes, Data Persistence, Distributed Systems, High Availability, Rolling Upgrades, Best Practices, Storage asses, DevOps,
Access and opportunities for Peruvian women in STEM fields in the Latin American context: A systematic review
Authors: Cruz Maria Angela Salinas , Somoza Alicia Roxana Chávez , Salés Eduardo Paul Vilchez , Swayne Dora Viviana Rosa Vega
Published: February 2025

This article aimed to describe the authors' main results on the access and opportunities that Peruvian women have in STEM careers in the Latin American context. A systematic review of the literature was developed, complying with the PRISMA Protocol. In addition, the sources in the Scopus and Web of Science databases were filtered and reviewed using Boolean operators and combined descriptors until 24 articles that met the search criteria were found. Fundamental aspects such as Peruvian women scientists, access to scientific careers, their opportunities, and their scientific and academic productivity are presented. The results of the review demonstrated that the situation of university access for Peruvian women compared to women from other Latin American countries has improved in recent years; however, they occupy the last place in the gender opportunity gap, and less than half of women with STEM careers are dedicated to research, minimizing their role within the scientific field. Therefore, it is relevant to conduct research that allows obtaining relevant and in-depth information about the participation of Peruvian and Latin American women scientists and the impact on future generations.
Hubungan Beban Kerja dengan Kualitas Pelayanan pada Perawat Pelaksana di Ruang IGD RSUD Dr. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya
Authors: Yeni Kristina Dewi  , Takesi Arisandy  , Nia Pristina
Published: February 2025

The Emergency Department (ED) is the first destination for patients in emergency situations. One of the key healthcare providers in delivering services to patients is the nurse. The quality of hospital services is partly influenced by the workload of nurses. This condition can trigger work-related stress, necessitating research to determine whether there is a relationship between workload and service quality among nursing staff in the ED of RSUD dr. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya. This study aims to identify the relationship between workload and service quality among nursing staff in the ED of RSUD dr. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya. Method: This correlational study employed a cross-sectional approach to examine the relationship between workload and service quality among 40 nursing staff members, using total sampling and Chi-Square test. Data were collected using a workload questionnaire and a service quality questionnaire. Results: The Chi-Square test analysis yielded a p-value = 0.028, indicating a significance level of p < 0.05. Therefore, H1 was accepted, showing a significant relationship between workload and service quality, with a substantial degree of association. Conclusion: The study demonstrates a significant relationship between workload and service quality among nursing staff in the ED of RSUD dr. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya.
Analisis Faktor Penyebab Stres pada Mahasiswa dan Dampaknya terhadap Kesehatan Mental
Authors: An Al Rivaldi
Published: February 2025

Stress is a common phenomenon experienced by university students due to academic and social pressures in the campus environment. This study aims to analyze the factors causing stress among students and its impact on their mental health. Using a phenomenological approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews and field observations with students from various backgrounds. The findings reveal that factors such as academic workload, adaptation to new environments, financial issues, and social pressures are primary sources of stress. This stress can lead to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and reduced academic performance. The study highlights the importance of campus interventions in providing mental support and developing stress management programs for students. With this understanding, students are expected to better manage stress, maintain mental balance, and improve their quality of life in academic settings.