bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENELITIAN FENOMENALOGI PROGRAM INTERNSHIP DI JEPANG MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS NEGERI YOGYAKARTA TAHUN 2023
Authors: Solikin Moch , Akbar Habib Maulana
Published: December 2024

The background of this research is the phenomenon of the increasing interest of Yogyakarta State University (UNY) students to participate in internship programs abroad, especially in Japan, as an effort to improve global competence and international work experience for students. The purpose of this study is to describe the phenomenon of the internship selection process, during the internship, and the problems faced by students during the internship in Japan. The research method used is phenomenology with data collection through in-depth interviews with 20 students who have participated in internship programs in Japan. The data obtained were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques to identify the main themes related to the selection process, experiences, and problems faced by students. The results showed that students' experiences during the internship selection process included registration, internal selection, external selection (psychological test, interview and medical check-up) and announcement. The experience of students during internships in Japan is the improvement of Japanese language skills, adaptation of Japanese work culture and life culture, cross-country relations and cooperation, as well as soft skills and hard skills in the manufacturing industry. Problems faced by students starting from the selection of internships until completion include: selection flow that is not open, financial arrangements, internship program information, concurrent work and college time arrangements, cost information, foreign cultural differences, limited availability of housing, adaptation to 4 seasons in Japan and the short Japanese language learning before departure.
Author Reply (Preprint)
Authors: Zhang Xinyue
Published: December 2024

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This is an Author Response pertaining to the above manuscript MS 56552.
Effect of perioperative intravenous amiodarone on freedom from atrial tachyarrhythmias in patients with persistent or long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation early after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical ablation: a prospective randomized controlled trial (Preprint)
Authors: Fang Yin , Zhang Zhen-Feng , Zhu Yun-Qing , Zhu Shi-Yu , Chen Can , Wang Qiu-Feng , Wang Zhong-Yun , Zhou Xiao-Kai
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS) ablation is a minimally invasive and highly effective technique for treating atrial fibrillation (AF). Amiodarone, a class III antiarrhythmic agent, is widely recognized for its efficacy in maintaining sinus rhythm in AF.

OBJECTIVE

This study investigated the effects of perioperative intravenous amiodarone on cardioversion of persistent atrial fibrillation (PersAF) and long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation (LSPAF) 24 hours following VATS ablation.

METHODS

A total of 176 patients undergoing VATS ablation for PersAF or LSPAF were enrolled and were randomly assigned to the amiodarone group (group A) or the placebo group (group P). Both groups received a bolus dose and a maintenance dose. In group A, the bolus dose was 150 mg of amiodarone which was pumped in 10 minutes, and the maintenance dose was 1 mg/min for 6 hours, followed by 0.5 mg/min for 18 hours. In group P, the same volume of normal saline was administered at the same rate as in group A. The primary outcome was freedom from atrial tachyarrhythmias (FAA) within 24 hours after VATS ablation.

RESULTS

According to Kaplan-Meier time-to-event curves, FAA within 24 hours after VATS ablation was higher in group A than in group P (90.7% vs 75.3%, P=.001). FAA was also higher in group A at the end of VATS ablation than in group P (55.8% vs 36.4%, P=.01). MAP and global heart rate were both lower in group A than in group P both intraoperatively and postoperatively (P<.001). In group A, dopamine and norepinephrine consumption was higher than in group P (P<.001).

CONCLUSIONS

This study shows that intravenous amiodarone given perioperatively could reduce the recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmias within 24 hours following VATS ablation in patients with PersAF or LSPAF.

CLINICALTRIAL

This trial was registered at the China Clinical Trial Registration Center (ChiCTR2000035031); https://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojEN.html?proj=50305

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-doi: 10.1016/j.conctc.2022.101010
Impact of Agile Project Management on IT Projects
Authors: Arshad Muhammad Waqas
Published: December 2024

Agile project management has been more popular in a number of industries, most notably information technology (IT), because of its flexible and iterative approach. Through a comparative analysis, this study aimed to investigate the impact of agile project management on IT projects. It explored the fundamental ideas and methods of agile project management and looked into how they affect the results of IT projects. Analyzing the benefits and challenges of using agile methodology in IT projects, the research compares and contrasts these results with more conventional project management approaches. It also assesses the impact of agile project management on important factors like project velocity, quality, customer happiness, and IT projects' overall adaptability. This research amied to provide IT managers with the information they need to make informed decisions about their project management approaches by providing specific examples and analyzing the impact of agile project management on IT projects. The goal of this study was to improve understanding of how agile project management affects IT projects. IT managers wishing to implement or improve agile approaches can gain valuable insights from this analysis of actual data and comparative study. Enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction of IT project outcomes is the ultimate goal of this research. The main purpose of this analysis was to shed light on how different project management approaches affect engineers' productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency in order to improve project outcomes, efficiency, and client satisfaction in IT ventures. This research, which focuses on the IT industry, carefully examines the essential elements for a successful implementation of Agile project management strategies, which have shown advantages in the IT industry. The main goal of the study was to identify the crucial success variables that affect IT project success across functional departments of selected entities, both at the individual and organizational levels. A study using random sampling was carried out, and a questionnaire was given to project managers, consultants, and engineers who had at least five years of experience. The sample consisted of 200 individuals working at IBM. The research also provides opportunities for more research, with a focus on internal organizational policies, contract structures, team communication, and consumer engagement. While new perspectives on contract forms and the use of Agile methodologies in quality assurance were provided, more research is necessary to completely comprehend the influence of organizational and human factors.
Ideologies of a Chauvinist: A Study on the Personal vs Social Dichotomy in When I Hit You, Or, A Portrait of the Writer as a Young Wife
Authors: Peter Vinaya
Published: December 2024

This study attempts to read the context that male chauvinist oppression is not only held in the former ages but also exists in contemporary society. When I Hit You: Or, The Portrait of the Writer as a Young Wife (2017) is a meditation on love, marriage, violence and how someone who is a feminist gets trapped in an abusive marriage. This book takes the readers through structures of toxic masculinity and patriarchy which allow violence to be perpetuated.The novel portrays the torture inflicted by an ideologically conflicted revolutionary husband to his wife. He is not manifesting the ideology he is boasting off. Ideologies have an explanatory function: they provide explanations for the facts and problems of social life, enabling individuals and groups to orientate themselves in society, but the man in the novel is building traumas in his wife’s life.
An Analytical Approach to Solving Partial Differential Equations in Mathematical Modeling
Authors: K Prasanna Kumar
Published: December 2024

Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) are quite central in the applied mathematical modeling, and bring out the
essence of yielding solution insights of physics, civil and mechanical engineering, biology and even financial related systems.
This study focuses on putting into practice first fundamentals of PDEs such as separation of variables, Fourier, transforms,
Green’s functions as well as series expansions. The analytical techniques for solving problems of heat conduction, wave
propagation and fluid dynamics are derived and applied and various problems are solved. Comparisons to other methods with
numbers bring into light primary and secondary advantages and disadvantages of analytical solutions and their computational
complexity. The work focuses on the stability/ convergence/ applications/ potential of these techniques and the author suggests
mixed analytical-numerical approaches in further research. This work links abstract theories to real-life problems and ensures
better prediction as well as innovations for a variety of fields.
Exploring Number Theory and Its Applications in Quantum Computing
Authors: K Prasanna Kumar
Published: December 2024

This paper discusses the deep connection between Number Theory, Cryptography, and Quantum Computing
techniques in an endeavor to understand their application in developing new cryptographic techniques, optimization problems,
and computational complexity. Like modular arithmetic, which uses prime factorization, in most quantum algorithms like Shor’s
and Grover's algorithms, number theory is one of the significant paradigms. This work gives a detailed analysis of some
mathematical derivation, theore,m and proof of these algorithms to their practical use as well as computational efficiency.
Discussed issues include scaling, correction of errors, and unsolved concerns applying number theory; all discussed from the
perspective of existing quantum architecture. Addressing this new research directions of the field, the paper also presents further
developments in quantum cryptography, topological quantum computing, and the algorithmic area. In highlighting both
theoretical and computational challenges, this work has shown that the synergy between number theory and quantum computing
has the opportunity to revolutionize cryptography and optimization and to lay the groundwork for future quantum
advancements
Structural Analysis of Castellated Beams with Web Openings of Different Forms using Finite Element Method
Authors: Uikey Bharat Singh
Published: December 2024

Castellated beams are increasingly important in modern structural engineering due to their enhanced strength-toweight ratio, material efficiency, and versatility in various applications. These beams, formed by cutting and reassembling
standard I-beams, offer significant advantages in reducing weight while maintaining or improving structural capacity. The
present research focuses on the analysis of castellated beams using Finite Element Method (FEM) software to evaluate their
behavior under various loading conditions. The study employs FEM to model these beams, simulating stress distribution,
deformation, and failure modes across different configurations and loading scenarios. Factors such as span length, load type,
and geometric variations are considered to assess their influence on performance. The findings provide valuable insights into the
optimal design and application of castellated beams, contributing to the development of lightweight, strong structures in modern
construction and supporting the advancement of sustainable engineering practices
Study Performance on AL-SI Alloy Bearing with SAE20W40 as Lubricants in Constant Speed and Varying Load Condition
Authors: P Prasad
Published: December 2024

In this present work an attempt is made to study the pressure distribution of Aluminium-Silicon alloy as bearing
material and also load carrying capacity is evaluated ,From the results obtain it has been observed that, the maximum pressure
distribution is obtained for SAE20W40 grade oil with constant speed varying load condition. So in the present work it has been
selected to carry out the study on performance of the Aluminium-Silicon alloy bearing by considering the SAE20W40 grade
lubricating oils as lubricating mediums and study has been carried out to find out the maximum pressure distribution by using a
journal bearing test rig
The Al-Si alloy as test bearing and test lubricating oils SAE20W40 is run at constant speed and varying load conditions
(Example; 150N, 300rpm). It is made to run for 1hour to take maximum pressure value at angular rotation of 180̊. Sensor
mounted on the bellow of the housing which gives the pressure readings and the data are transferred to the WINDOWS
DUCOM 2010 software, extract condition of the bearings and gives the pressure distribution graphs as shown outcomes.
Observe that pressure distribution is very less in 300 rpm with 150 N load is 75 Kpa and maximum pressure distribution is at 700
Rpm with load capacity 700 N is 1738 Kpa.
Formulation and test of physical properties of eyeshadow cream with natural dyes of Kasumba turate flower extract (Carthamus tinctorius L.)
Authors: Lallita  , Mohammad Zaky  , Hilda Damayanti
Published: December 2024

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) contains two natural pigments,, namely yellow carthamin and orange-red carthamin dye which are used as natural dyes. The research aimed to see whether safflower extract could be used as a natural coloring in eyeshadow cream and the physical properties of eyeshadow cream. The 70% ethanol extract of safflower was formulated into lip cream preparations, with varying concentrations of 0% (K-), 1% (F1), 2% (F2), and 3% (F3). Testing the physical properties of the preparation, namely the organoleptic test, homogeneity test, pH test, type of cream test, spread test, spreadability test, viscosity test, and hedonic test. The formulation of the lip cream of safflower extract showed a distinctive smell of orange essence, yellow to brownish yellow color, semi-solid form, homogeneous preparation until the 28th day, easy to apply, had a pH (4.5-7.0), type cream O/W, has a viscosity of 10,000-20,000 cPs and spreadability of 5-7 cm. This study concludes that Safflower extract can be used as a natural dye in Eyeshadow cream preparations and meets the requirements of good physical properties of Eyeshadow cream preparations.
Evaluation of the mucolytic activity of ethanol extract of Temu Ireng (Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb.)
Authors: Waznah Urmatul , Mufrodah Nely , Wirasti Wirasti , Mugiyanto Eko
Published: December 2024

Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb., known as Temu Ireng, is a species within the Zingiberaceae family that has been empirically noted for its potential as a cough remedy. Temu Ireng contains alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins, which play crucial roles in mucus liquefaction. This study aims to investigate the mucolytic activity of the ethanol extract of Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. In this study, we used an experimental method. The extract was obtained via maceration and analyzed in vitro for its ability to reduce the viscosity of bovine intestinal mucus using a digital viscometer. Bovine intestinal mucus was utilized due to its compositional similarity to human mucus. Test sample concentrations of the Temu Ireng extract were 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0%, with acetylcysteine serving as the positive control. Mucolytic activity was indicated by a decrease in mucus solution viscosity. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. The results demonstrated a decrease in mucus viscosity for the Temu Ireng extract test solutions, with statistical analysis indicating a significant difference between the negative control and both the positive control and the Temu Ireng extract samples at concentrations of 1.5% and 2.0%, with p-values of 0.032 and 0.030 respectively (p<0.05). The study concludes that the ethanol extract of Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. exhibits mucolytic activity at concentrations of 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0%.
“Panggil saja Aku Abang”: Pemaknaan, Negosiasi, dan Presentasi Identitas Gender Transman di Aceh
Authors: Rayyana Fadhilah , Sadiqin Sehat Ihsan , Musdawati Musdawati
Published: December 2024

This study aims to explores how transmen in Aceh construct and negotiate their gender identity within a social and cultural context dominated by religious norms. Using the Narrative Inquiry method, this qualitative study focuses on the life stories of two transmen to uncover the interplay between personal desires, social pressures, and cultural constraints. The findings reveal that transmen in Aceh interpret their male identity as a response to internal self-awareness and external societal expectations. Despite facing significant challenges, such as family rejection and societal stigma, transmen employ various strategies to adjust their gender identity within the boundaries of Islamic norms and local culture. These strategies include selective social interactions, adhering to certain cultural expectations, and maintaining religious practices in alignment with their biological sex. The study also highlights the importance of family support and social networks in helping transmen navigate their identity amidst societal constraints. Community involvement provides a sense of solidarity, while flexible approaches to cultural norms enable transmen to sustain their identity without completely rejecting societal expectations.
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi bagaimana transman di Aceh membangun dan menegosiasikan identitas gender mereka dalam konteks sosial dan budaya yang didominasi oleh norma agama. Dengan menggunakan metode Narrative Inquiry, penelitian kualitatif ini mendalami kisah hidup dua transman untuk memahami hubungan antara keinginan personal, tekanan sosial, dan batasan budaya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa transman di Aceh memaknai identitas laki-laki mereka sebagai respons terhadap kesadaran diri dan harapan sosial. Meskipun menghadapi tantangan besar, seperti penolakan keluarga dan stigma masyarakat, transman mengembangkan berbagai strategi untuk menyesuaikan identitas gender mereka dalam batasan norma Islam dan budaya lokal. Strategi ini meliputi interaksi sosial yang selektif, mengikuti sebagian norma budaya, dan tetap menjalankan ibadah sesuai jenis kelamin biologis mereka. Penelitian ini juga menegaskan pentingnya dukungan keluarga dan jaringan sosial dalam membantu transman menavigasi identitas mereka di tengah tekanan sosial. Keterlibatan dalam komunitas memberikan solidaritas yang memperkuat, sementara pendekatan fleksibel terhadap norma budaya memungkinkan transman mempertahankan identitas mereka tanpa sepenuhnya menolak ekspektasi sosial.
Barriers to Teaching Arabic Speech: A Case Study for Seventh Grade Students in Public Middle School Gresik
Authors: Maghfiroh Lailatun , Dimyathi Muhammad Afifudin
Published: December 2024

Arabic language learning in Indonesia must be resolved immediately because it always faces linguistic and non-linguistic problems. Non-linguistic problems include learning motivation, media, model, allocation, and learning environment. Linguistic problems include linguistic problems such as phonetics, morphology, and syntax. The age of the students and the learning environment determine many language learning problems. This article reviews the obstacles faced by seventh grade students of MTs Negeri Gresik when learning to speak Arabic. This paper uses descriptive analysis through interviews, direct observation, and document collection. After data collection and analysis results identified two main factors that cause this difficulty, one of which is factors outside the Arabic language itself. The results show that similar problems are also common in other madrasahs. Although focused on one school, this study makes an important contribution in understanding the Arabic speaking difficulties that are often experienced by grade VII students, especially in a madrasah environment. This paper can be the basis for Arabic teachers to design more effective and innovative learning strategies to overcome the problems faced by students. In addition, this research contributes to the curriculum development team, especially in terms of determining relevant learning materials and developing learning methods that better accommodate the needs of students. And finally, the results of this analysis can be a reference for future research that wants to explore similar issues in other schools
The Naqshbandiyyah Al-Khalidiyyah Tariqah: Perspectives on Tawhid and Spirituality
Authors: M. Nur Faisal
Published: December 2024

The Al-Naqsyabandiyah Al-Khālidiyah Tariqah is one of the influential Sufi orders in the development of Islamic spirituality, with the significant role of the mursyid in guiding disciples toward closeness to God. This study aims to examine the existence of the mursyid in guiding disciples and analyze whether the concepts of tawasul and rabitah associated with the mursyid contradict the principles of tawhid and authentic Islamic teachings. The methodology used includes a literature review and textual analysis of classical works and contemporary literature related to the Al-Naqsyabandiyah Al-Khālidiyah Tariqah, the role of the mursyid, tawasul, and rabitah, as well as interviews with practitioners of the order to explore their perspectives. The findings indicate that the mursyid plays a vital role in the spiritual development of disciples in the Al-Naqsyabandiyah Al-Khālidiyah Tariqah. Additionally, tawasul and rabitah are not considered shirk in the context of this tariqah, but are seen as legitimate means to draw closer to Allah, provided they remain within the framework of tawhid. In conclusion, the existence of the mursyid is essential in this tariqah, and the practice of tawasul and rabitah can be accepted as long as it does not deviate from authentic Islamic teachings
STRATEGY OF “DECOLONIZATION OF RUSSIA” – FOREIGN POLICY FACTOR IN THE MIGRATION CRISIS
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Ruzaev D.A.
Published: December 2024

The idea of “decolonization” of Russia is currently put forward in the West. It is proved that it is necessary to revise the conceptual framework of migration policy, the main principle of which should be the real priority of the interests of indigenous peoples and the Russian state.
SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION IN 2024: ECONOMIC AGENDA AND STRENGTHENING GLOBAL ACTORNESS
Authors:   Institute of China and Contemporary Asia, Russian Academy of Sciences, Mikhnevich S.V.
Published: December 2024

The author analyzes main economic decision of the SCO summit in Astana of Kazakhstan chairmanship in 2024. The article also considers the existing limitations and opportunities for further economic cooperation at the SCO, facilitating the global actorness of the organization and enhancing potential of Russian politics in Central Asia. The author concludes that one of the factors for broadening SCO’s economic agenda is aspiration of its members to ensure transregional status of the organization as the element of international system.
THE ROLE OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW IN SHAPING THE WORLDVIEW OF A MODERN LAWYER
Authors:   Saratov State Law Academy, Zametina T.V. , Kombarova E.V. ,   Saratov State Law Academy
Published: December 2024

The essence and content of moral and ethical qualities of a modern graduate-lawyer, according to the requirements of the current Federal State Educational Standards of Higher Education. The necessity of uniting all HEIs related to the unified group of specialties in Jurisprudence with the qualification “lawyer” in a single educational program is substantiated. The conclusions are made that for students of non-legal profile it is necessary to have a module reflecting the legal foundations of a certain sphere of professional activity, aimed at the formation of political and legal consciousness.
Activities of the EAEU Countries to achieve the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Toropygin A. V. , Iroshkina T. V.
Published: December 2024

During the period of the global political crisis, there was a forced revision of many international and global initiatives initiated by the UN. Despite the different opinions among states regarding the advisability of continuing the Sustainable Development Goals program, the UN and most countries do not question the need for its continuation.

The slowdown of the globalization process, the segmentation of the global space, and the emergence of regional processes to the fore have become an incentive for the development of regional integration structures. To a large extent, of the three hierarchical levels (global, regional, national), the value of the middle level has increased.

The article examines the activities of the EAEU to achieve sustainable development goals. It is shown that achieving the SDGs is viewed through the prism of achieving integration priorities reflected in the EAEU Development Strategy-2025.

Aim. Describe the activities of the regional integration structure of the EAEU to achieve the SDGs.

Tasks. Consider the main monitoring mechanisms for achieving the SDGs in the activities of the EAEU.

Methods. To achieve the objectives of the study, descriptive and comparative methods were used.

Results. It has been demonstrated that the introduction of SDGs into the regional agenda has a stimulating effect on the development strategy of the EAEU.

Conclusions. The global crisis has stimulated closer attention to the regional level of development, where, in economic terms, integration structures play a major role. Achieving the SDGs contributes to economic development, social progress and democracy through achieving sustainable development of member states. In a period of severe confrontation between the world’s majorities and minorities, the SDG concept has shown its relevance as the most general guideline for the development of the world. Throughout the years after the adoption of the development program, international multilateral meetings at various levels, including at the UN level, were not interrupted, discussing the results of achieving the SDGs by the world’s RIOs.
The Caspian Fault as an Indicator of Global Geopolitical Processes
Authors: Golovin V. G. , Golovina E. E.
Published: December 2024

A new stage of the “Big Game” in the Eurasian space is unfolding with the participation of an alliance of states, the so-called collective West. The goals and scope of the confrontation are not limited to Central Asia, but cover the entire Eurasian arc of instability. The area of the Caspian region is considered as the axial zone of the Eurasian continent, on which the geopolitical interests of the leading economies are focused and a new space of world economic development is being formed.

Aim. To analyze the current geopolitical situation in the area of the Greater Caspian region, including the Central Asian space from the point of view of Russia’s national interests.

Task. To identify the role of the Russian Federation and to substantiate the state of developmen t of geopolitical processes in the space of the Eurasian arc of instability.

Methods. The work uses general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, system and project approaches, analytical, descriptive and monographic methods, models and mechanisms of spatial development.

Results. At the present stage of world economic development, the motivation s of humanity are being formed in the context of creative development and the alignment of geopolitical processes in the vector of creating a more just and multipolar world. A special mission of the awakening process is assigned to Russia, which is a civilizational leader for the self-consc iousness of the peoples of the world of the objective need for a global creative reset. In the area of the Greater Caspian region, the outlines of a new model of the world order are being formed based on the consolidation of the efforts of the system-forming and interconnected international organizations of the SCO, CICA and BRICS.

Conclusions. The strengthening of the role of the new world economic duo of Russia and China is accompanied by global trends of positive development in the world as the process of forming a “new integral world economic order” has begun.
Formation of the Legal Framework for State and Municipal Services in the CIS Member States
Authors: Sergevnin S. L. , Alekhina I. S. , Soloveva A. K.
Published: December 2024

The research is aimed at studying the normative legal acts of the CIS member states regulating the provision of state and municipal services in the CIS member states.

Aim. To identify approaches to the formation of terminological foundations of the legal institute of state and municipal services, to the definition of the range and legal position of the participants of legal relations, to the regulation of the order of provision (rendering) of state and municipal services.

Tasks. To consider legislative approaches, terms used in the sphere of public/service services, the development of the topic in scientific literature. To analyze regulatory legal acts of the CIS member states in the sphere of state and municipal services.

Methods. The research was conducted using comparative legal method.

Results. The study has shown that legal regulation of provision of state and municipal services is carried out in all CIS member states, the terminological apparatus is mainly presented, while the diversity of definitions and approaches to the provision of service services, which is manifested not only in relation to state and municipal services, but also in connection with the provision of services in various life situations, as well as public services and services to the business environment, is noted. The results are presented in the form of generalized models of legal regulation of state and municipal services in the CIS.

Conclusions. At present, in the legislation of the CIS member states, despite the different approaches to the formation of the terminological foundations of the legal institution of state and municipal services, the definition of the range and legal status of participants in the process of providing (rendering) state and municipal services, regulating the procedure for providing (rendering) state and municipal services, there are prerequisites for the harmonization of legal principles and norms in the area under study.
Participatory Budgeting in the EAEU Countries: Regulatory Framework and Practical Experience
Authors: Bolgov R. V.
Published: December 2024

Aim. The article defines the common features and specifics of the policy and practical experience of participatory budgeting in five post-Soviet member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan).

Tasks. The assessment of the current situation in these countries by international organizations is used.

The effectiveness of the legal framework for open budget and participatory budgeting in each analyzed country is revealed. Participatory budgeting models specific to the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union are analyzed.

Methods. First of all, we analyze the legislation and strategic documents, as well as the responsible bodies. Secondly, we provide an assessment of the practice of the EAEU countries by international organizations. Thirdly, we analyze the participatory budgeting models specific to the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. Finally, we draw conclusions on similar problems in the EAEU countries

Results. It was revealed that the model of convergence democracy is more typical for Russia and Kazakhstan, multilateral participation is more or less specific for Kyrgyzstan and Armenia, participatory modernization is suitable for Belarus. Moreover, we see that there is no model of participatory budgeting that is specific to all EAEU countries.

Conclusions. It can be concluded that the EAEU countries differ significantly in their participatory budgeting policies and practices, as well as in the ratings of international organizations. At the same time, a number of common points are noted.
THE ROLE OF THE IMPERIAL ORTHODOX PALESTINIAN SOCIETY IN THE CONTEXT OF SUPPORTING THE PILGRIMAGE OF CHURCH MINISTERS TO THE HOLY LAND IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY
Authors:   Oryol State Agrarian University named after N.V. Parakhin, ABAKUMOV S.N.
Published: December 2024

The aim of the scientific article is to analyze statistical data on Russian pilgrims - clergymen who visited the Holy Land in the late 19th century based on official reports and data published by the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society (IOPS). The author also pays serious attention to the issue and system of organizing pilgrimage trips to Palestine for clergymen from Russia and the role of the IOPS in this process.
Currently, there are no comprehensive works devoted to this issue in Russian historiography. At the same time, consideration of the specifics of the participation of clergymen in general pilgrimage flows from the Russian Empire to the Holy Land will allow us to determine the number of such persons, the features of their everyday services, participation in liturgies, organization of pilgrimage caravans and visits to Christian places of worship.
The scientific novelty of the article lies in the fact that it actually provides for the first time data and their assessment on the number of priests who visited Palestine for pilgrimage purposes in the 1880-1890s. It is important that the IPPO did not specifically conduct a sample of worshipers by class and occupation, which complicates the study of the issue. At the same time, individual little-studied reports and reports of the IPPO commissioners in the Holy Land, the leaders of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, the memoirs of clergymen, as well as other scattered information published in the official publication of the society "IPPO Messages" allow for a scientific justification and verifiable conclusions.
The research methods used in writing the article are of a general scientific and special nature. Using analysis and synthesis, statistical data on pilgrims in the Holy Land were collected and evaluated. A comparative historical analysis made it possible to determine the role of the IPPO in supporting the pilgrimage of clergymen to holy places. In the future, it is planned to study the features of the interaction of the IPPO and the Russian Orthodox Church with the Eastern Patriarchates in the context of supporting the pilgrimage of clergy to the Holy Land, to identify and characterize the features of the organization of pilgrimage trips based on the recollections of clergy, to analyze the nature of contacts of the IPPO and the Russian Orthodox Church with the Patriarchates of Constantinople, Jerusalem, Antioch and Alexandria in the context of the development of pilgrimage to Palestine of clergy in the late 19th – early 20th centuries.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE FORMATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE WORKERS' AND PEASANTS' MILITIA DURING THE PERIOD OF THE FORMATION OF THE SOVIET STATE
Authors:   Orel Law Institute of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation named after V.V. Lukyanov, VYKHODOV A.A.
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the article is to study the features of the formation and organization of the workers' and peasants' militia from 1918 to the end of the 20s of the XX century. This is the period of the formation of the young Soviet state, overcoming the consequences of the civil war and foreign intervention, as well as the implementation of the new economic policy in the country. In addition, the importance of such historical and legal analysis is emphasized, the first attempts of which were undertaken in fact in the mid-20s of the XX century.
The topic of the study requires a systematic and multifaceted approach. The methodology may include several key aspects, each of which is aimed at a deep understanding of both the historical context and the legal basis for the functioning of this structure. The historical method involves the analysis of the historical context of the creation of the workers' and peasants' militia in Russia, starting with the revolutionary events of 1917 and up to the 1930s. The comparative legal method will allow us to analyze the organizational and legal foundations governing the activities of the RCM, in comparison with other law enforcement agencies, both in the Russian Empire and in other countries. The author, based on the analysis of the legislation of Soviet Russia of this period and domestic historical science, draws conclusions about changes in the appointment, powers and functioning of the workers' and peasants' militia of the NKVD of the RSFSR and the services and units included in it from the moment of the publication of the joint instruction of the NKVD of the RSFSR and the NKJ of the RSFSR of October 12, 1918 until the curtailment of the new economic policy. This will allow not only to systematize existing knowledge, but also to identify new aspects that may be useful for a modern understanding of the organizational and legal foundations of police activity in the context of the transformation of Russian society.
Having characterized the structural changes in the internal affairs bodies in this period, a conclusion is made on the influence of fundamental transformations in the life of the state and society on the formation and development of the workers' and peasants' militia. Particular attention is paid to the disclosure of «protection of revolutionary order» as the main task of this law enforcement agency during the formation of the Soviet state. In addition, the article emphasizes the heterogeneity of the formation of the workers' and peasants' militia in different areas of the RSFSR and other union republics. Based on the analysis, the main trends in the state approach to the creation and development of the workers' and peasants' militia in the period from 1918 to the end of the 20s of the XX century are formulated.
Assessment of Bond Strength in Bamboo-Reinforced Concrete
Authors: Pahuja Vivek , Ghosh Pradeep Kumar
Published: December 2024

Bamboo, a sustainable and eco-friendly material, has been utilized in construction for centuries. With the increasing focus on green building practices, bamboo is gaining recognition as a feasible option for reinforcing concrete. Its affordability and high strength-to-weight ratio have sparked significant interest. However, natural bamboo faces challenges such as poor compatibility with concrete, and insufficient stiffness, which hinder its widespread use. Additionally, the dimensional instability of bamboo due to moisture and temperature fluctuations can result in de-bonding, significantly weakening bond strength. To overcome these limitations, improving the inherent properties of bamboo through various treatments is crucial for its effective application as concrete reinforcement. This paper comprehensively reviews multiple techniques used to incorporate bamboo into concrete, comparing bond strength results and analyzing the factors that influence bond performance. The review identifies optimal solutions for the effective use of bamboo as a sustainable reinforcement in construction.
APLICAÇÃO DE UMA SEQUÊNCIA DIDÁTICA SOBRE EFEITO FOTOVOLTAICO NO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Silva Jonatas Rodrigues , Neves Jeferson Adriano , Santo Marco Aurélio Espírito
Published: December 2024

Este estudo aplica e avalia uma sequência didática sobre energia e efeito fotovoltaico no ensino médio, temas fundamentais para a física moderna que, devido a complexidade conceitual, exige abordagens didáticas diversas para sua compreensão. Utilizando atividades investigativas, o objetivo é promover a alfabetização científica e o desenvolvimento do pensamento crítico dos estudantes. A pesquisa, de natureza qualitativa, foi desenvolvida em uma turma do terceiro ano do ensino médio de uma escola particular no sul do estado do Rio de Janeiro. A sequência, composta por quatro atividades, foi implementada ao longo de seis horas-aula, utilizando um painel fotovoltaico e simulações computacionais. Os dados coletados, por meio de respostas escritas e do diário de campo do professor, foram analisados por meio da Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin, com as categorias construídas a posteriori. Os resultados indicam que a sequência didática proporcionou a compreensão do processo de conversão de energia luminosa em elétrica, evidenciado pela capacidade dos estudantes de explicar o efeito fotovoltaico, identificar os componentes do painel solar e relacionar a intensidade da luz com a energia elétrica gerada. O debate sobre as implicações da energia fotovoltaica levou os alunos a considerarem os desafios da implementação da energia solar no Brasil, como o alto custo e a intermitência, e a importância de diversificar as fontes de energia, incluindo fontes alternativas como a energia das ondas do mar. Identificamos potencial para favorecer a Alfabetização Científica, envolvendo os estudantes em atividades que demandam compreensão de conceitos científicos e análise de dados. A sequência didática, apesar de algumas dificuldades como a limitação de tempo e condições climáticas desfavoráveis, mostrou-se promissora para o desenvolvimento cognitivo e crítico dos estudantes, favorecendo a compreensão do efeito fotovoltaico e suas implicações socioambientais. A reflexão sobre a prática docente evidenciou a importância do professor na mediação do conhecimento.
GESTÃO DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS DA CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL EM VICENTE PIRES, DF: MAPEAMENTO, CARACTERIZAÇÃO DAS ÁREAS DE DESCARTE E AVALIAÇÃO DAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS
Authors: Oliveira Darione José Maria Cavalcanti de , Mafra Renata Cristina , Alves Ana Luisa Granado Potinatti , Alves Marcelo Rodrigo
Published: December 2024

A urbanização crescente no Distrito Federal e regiões próximas, associada à carência de locais adequados para descarte de Resíduos da Construção Civil (RCC), tem levado a um aumento de áreas de descarte irregular. Este estudo visa caracterizar essas áreas em Vicente Pires, Taguatinga, 26 de Setembro e Areal/Arniqueiras e avaliar a eficácia das políticas públicas de gestão de resíduos. A metodologia envolveu levantamentos em campo, análise de imagens de satélite e consulta ao Plano Integrado de Gerenciamento de Resíduos da Construção Civil (PIGRCC). A ausência de Pontos de Entrega Voluntária (PEVs) em áreas estratégicas, como Vicente Pires e 26 de Setembro, agrava o descarte inadequado, resultando em sérios impactos ambientais, como alagamentos e contaminação do solo. Os resultados indicam que as políticas públicas atuais são insuficientes, apontando para a necessidade de novas ações, como a expansão dos PEVs, maior fiscalização, campanhas de conscientização e uso de tecnologias de monitoramento, como drones e câmeras, para combater o problema e promover uma gestão sustentável dos RCC.
Analysis of Smart Village Development in Supporting Smart City in Indonesia: A Systematic Review
Authors: Susilowati Anindya Puteri Eka , Rachmawati Rini , Rijanta R.
Published: December 2024

Along with the enactment of the Law of Village in 2014, village development is a top priority on the national development agenda in Indonesia. Village development through the implementation of smart village is thought to be significant given the current state of technology’s rapid expansion. Smart village refers, generally speaking, to the implementation of the smart city idea inside the village borders. This study analyzes the concepts developed in the relationship between smart village and smart city based on a systematic literature review, compares how smart village are implemented to support smart city in various Indonesian regencies, and offers policy alternatives in the form of smart village dimensions that are more appropriate for Indonesian village conditions. Systematic literature review is used as the method for this research, with data collected from the Scopus journal database. The analysis is enriched with empirical findings based on local government policies governing smart village. The results showed that smart village development in Indonesia tends to be top-down with the initiation coming from the central and local governments. It is important to implement smart village that are in line with smart city in order to foster relationships between the two, promote village independence, and assist the smart city implementation in a complementary manner by integrating digital services and bolstering the local economy. The recommended smart village dimensions to support smart city in Indonesia consist of community, technology, institutional, and potential village resources.
Assessing the Reliability of Predicted Decadal Surface Temperatures in Southeast Asia
Authors: Kasihairani Dara , Hidayat Rahmat , Supari Supari
Published: December 2024

Climate predictions spanning 10-year periods, known as Decadal Climate Predictions (DCPs), have become an important aspect of the latest Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6). These DCPs have the capability to capture the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomena, which affects heatwave frequency in Southeast Asia over years to decades. This research assesses the ability of six General Circulation Model (GCM) DCPs to predict surface temperature over the Southeast Asian region, using the dcpp-A hindcast as the main product. The metrics of Anomaly Correlation Coefficient (ACC) and Mean Error (ME) are employed to assess the model outputs, with 51 hindcast datasets spanning initial years from 1960 to 2010 and ERA5 reanalysis data serving as the reference. The evaluation reveals that DCP model skill varies across lead times and subregions, with no single model consistently outperforming the others. The highest correlation values are observed during the September-October-November (SON) season, and the ENSEMBLE model demonstrates the ability to increase correlation values compared to the individual DCP models. However, the ENSEMBLE approach is unable to effectively reduce ME values due to the contrasting errors among individual models. PBIAS metric aligns with the ME, consistently identifying similar areas of underestimation (mainland) and overestimation (maritime continent) across the models. Despite these challenges, the evaluation results highlight the potential of DCPs in predicting surface temperature variability for the Southeast Asian region over decadal periods, particularly in capturing ENSO-related signals. Further improvements in model initializations, internal variability representation, and bias reduction are necessary to enhance the utility of CMIP6 decadal predictions for heatwave preparedness and mitigation strategies in this vulnerable region.