bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The History of 90s English Curriculum in Indonesia
Authors: Maharani Windy Annastasia , Qamariah Zaitun , Mirza Akhmad Ali
Published: July 2024

From ancient times until now, the curriculum has been a pillar in the education system. This also applies to English education. However, in Indonesia, the English curriculum in the 90's was not maximized. That is why this paper was made, namely to study history and be able to take lessons in order to develop the English curriculum to be maximized for use in the education system in Indonesia today. The method used in this research is the Qualitative Research and Library Research method, because this method is the most suitable method in historical research. In this research, it is found that Indonesia has experienced 12 curriculum changes from the 90's until now, as well as the application of English language learning, whose role changes along with the changes in the national learning curriculum in Indonesia. This article explains the history of the curriculum in Indonesia from the past to the present, especially explaining the English curriculum in Indonesia in the 90s.
The Role Of The Teacher In Arabic Language Learning At Mts Hidayatul Insan Palangka Raya (Behavioristic Theory Perspective)
Authors: Agustina Nur Laila , Hunainah Hunainah , Syarif Ahmad
Published: July 2024

The challenges of Arabic language learning in Madrasah Tsanawiah need to be studied continuously, to maximize the role of teachers in the learning process. This study examines the role of teachers in learning Arabic language subjects in class VII MTs Hidayatul Insan Palangka Raya based on the perspective of Behavioristic theory. This research is descriptive qualitative. The object of this research is the role of the teacher in learning Arabic language subjects in grade VII at MTs Hidayatul Insan Palangka Raya based on the perspective of behavioristic theory. While the subject of the research is the Arabic language teacher and informants principal, waka curriculum, peers, and students. The results of this study were obtained from observations and interviews conducted by researchers, namely the role of Arabic language teachers at MTs Hidayatul Insan Palangka Raya in line with the behavioristic perspective, in addition to being a learning resource, mediator, facilitator, classroom manager, and stimulus, demonstrator, motivator and evaluator. The teacher's role as a learning resource with a summary of the material is arranged in a hierarchy of difficulty. As for the role of a facilitator, with student readiness before participating in learning. The role of a class manager and stimulus by understanding student characteristics and analyzing initial abilities. The role of the teacher as a demonstrator by giving brief instructions. The role of the teacher as a motivator by providing reinforcing learning. The role of the teacher as an evaluator by correcting mistakes during learning.
IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM POLICY FOR NARCOTICS INMATE (CASE STUDY PURWOKERTO CLASS IIB NARCOTICS PRISON)
Authors: Warih Wido Cepaka , Setiawan Eka Fitri
Published: July 2024

The aim of this research is to examine the implementation of policies regarding social rehabilitation activities for narcotics inmates in prison by taking the research focus at the Purwokerto Class IIB Narcotics Prison. Social rehabilitation is a process of integrated recovery activities, both physical, mental, and social, so that former narcotics addicts can return to carrying out social functions in community life. This study uses a qualitative research approach. The aim of descriptive qualitative research is to create systematic, factual, and accurate information about the facts and characteristics of a particular population or region. The focus of this research is to look at the implementation of social rehabilitation carried out in prisons. Data sources used include interviews, previous research literature, and literature studies. The research results show that the implementation of the social rehabilitation program for narcotics prisoners is effective in terms of the policy/program content dimension and the implementation context dimension. The implications of this research are to provide an overview of whether the social rehabilitation program for narcotics prisoners implemented in correctional institutions is effective or not from a policy perspective.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY USING SWOT ANALYSIS METHOD IN OCTOPUS CRACKER PRODUCTION
Authors: Hafiza Nurul , Romdhon M Mustopa , Irawan Andi , Asriani Putri Suci
Published: July 2024

Kaur Regency with its high octopus potential, produces a derivative product namely octopus crackers, by the IKM Putra Daerah with the product name kerupuk gurita maknyos (Kuritos). This research aims to formulate the appropriate strategies for the development of the kerupuk gurita maknyos (Kuritos) business in Linau Village, Maje District, Kaur Regency. The data analysis technique used is qualitative, employing an inductive thinking method, and data analysis utilizing SWOT analysis. The position of the Maknyos octopus cracker business (Kuritos) is in quadrant I (aggressive), thus the environmental factors influencing the development of Kuritos crackers in Linau Village are the factors that constitute strengths and opportunities for the business. The recommended strategic formulations include utilizing attractive product packaging and promoting a love movement for regional products to increase sales both offline and online, with support from SME training provided by the government to enhance market penetration. It also suggests utilizing bazaars and becoming event sponsors to enhance exposure to quality products, while expanding distribution through the use of existing business permits for market expansion beyond the region, maintaining sustainable and quality raw materials, fostering good relationships with suppliers through the utilization of communication infrastructure for supply chain optimization, and optimizing production processes with modern technology, while utilizing counseling facilities to improve production efficiency and quality.
OPTIMIZING SOYBEAN GROWTH AND YIELD THROUGH ENHANCEMENTS WITH DECANTER CAKE AND PLANT GROWTH-PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIA
Authors: Duaja Made Deviani , Kartika Elis , Buhaira Buhaira , Wulandari Ismi Barica Icha
Published: July 2024

Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merril) is a food and industrial crop and a base for agricultural production. Adding organic material can increase plant growth and produce high yields. One of the organic materials that can be used is palm oil mill solid waste, specifically solid decanter cake (DC). However, the results showed that DC could only substitute 50 per cent of chemical fertilisers. DC must be combined with other materials, specifically Plant Growth plant-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), to maximise its benefits. PGPR is a group of bacteria that live in the plant rhizosphere and actively function as biofertilisers, biostimulants, and bioprotectants. Combining DC and PGPR is necessary because they have a mutually beneficial relationship, as DC is an organic material that can provide the nutrients PGPR bacteria need. This research will evaluate whether the collaboration of DC and PGPR can increase soybean growth and yield in ultisols using a Randomized Block Design. Combining decanter cake (DC) with a PGPR concentration can enhance soybean growth and yield. Soybean plants treated with 15-ton ha-1 + 50% PGPR DC tend to have the highest number of leaves, plant height, and number of branches, but DC 10-ton, ha-1 + 30% PGPR, has an equivalent effect. The treatment of 10 tons per hectare of decanter cake with 30% PGPR concentration tended to have the highest number of pods and yield.
FARMERS' PERCEPTIONS OF THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION WORKERS IN TENGGARONG SUBDISTRICT KUTAI KARTANEGARA REGENCY EAST KALIMANTAN
Authors: Dwijatenaya Ida Bagus Made Agung , Damayanti Arista , Ramadhan Ferdi
Published: July 2024

The agricultural sector, especially rice, is one of the leading sectors, which is very important in helping to support the economy in Kutai Kartanegara Regency. The yields of rice production cannot be separated from the role of agricultural extension workers. Agricultural extension workers certainly play an important role in encouraging changes in the behavior of farmers in order to improve their welfare. This study aimed to determine farmers' perceptions of the agricultural extension workers' role as a dynamic actor, facilitators, and motivators. This research was conducted in Maluhu Village, Tenggarong Subdistrict, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. The data collected is in the form of primary and secondary data. Data was collected through library research, observation, and interviews with the help of questionnaires. The farmer population comes from advanced-class farmer groups totaling 248 people. The number of samples used was determined using the Slovin formula, which consisted of 38 people—aimed at wet rice farmers who were members of the advanced class farmer groups. Selected respondents were determined using the purposive sampling method. The analysis used in this research is a descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that farmers' perceptions of the agricultural extension workers' role as a dynamic actor were relatively good. Farmers' perceptions of the role of agricultural extension workers as facilitators and farmers' perceptions of the role of agricultural extension workers as motivators were in a good category. Farmers' perceptions of the role of agricultural extension workers were classified as good, predominantly farmers aged between 50 and 59 years, at elementary school education level, and the size of the land they owned was between 0.25 and 0.5 ha. The analysis showed that farmers' age, education, and land tenure were not correlated with farmers' perceptions of the role of agricultural extension workers as dynamicator, facilitators, and motivators. However, farmer education was significantly correlated, at a 10% error level, to perceptions of the role of extension workers' roles as motivators.
Elementos teórico-conceptuales en relación con la naturaleza, la dinámica y el funcionamiento de las organizaciones en el contexto latinoamericano y del Caribe
Authors: Ceballos Povedano Rosiluz , Núñez Rodríguez Carlos Juan , Barradas Miranda Pilar , Lozano Carrillo Oscar , Hernández von Wobeser Lorena , Ramos García Jesús Manuel , Flores Vega Leonel , Castillo Castillo María del Socorro , García Jiménez Susana , Cruz Rodríguez David Salvador , Ramírez Nieves Ángel Eduardo
Published: July 2024

Se abordan reflexiones sobre empresas sociales, cooperativas, micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (mipymes), innovación social, liderazgo, capacitación y aprendizaje, identidad organizacional, crítica de la racionalidad, certificación y calidad y la acción.
Investment and industrial sector in regional economic performance: Development strategies to Papua-Indonesia
Authors: Rahim Dian Anggraeny , Supartoyo Yesi Hendriani , Setiawan Sigit , Kasikoen Ken Martina
Published: July 2024

Papua, one of the provinces in Indonesia, is recognized for its limited infrastructure and high poverty rates. This limitation undoubtedly emphasizes the government’s special attention toward augmenting foreign and domestic investments by expanding industrial sectors to absorb more labor, thereby aiming to enhance the region’s economic performance. The focus of the study seeks to assess the extent to which foreign and domestic investments, industrial employment, and the proliferation of industries in Papua contribute to increasing the Gross Development Product (GDP) and reducing poverty. By employing secondary data from 2016 to 2022 and utilizing the Regression Data Panel method, it encompasses 29 districts. The findings reveal that domestic investment, employment in the industrial sector, and the number of industries significantly influence poverty rates. However, as conclusion, foreign investment, surprisingly, demonstrates no substantial impact on economic performance. This unexpected result might be attributed to issues linked with the inadequate quality of financial performance, which doesn’t align with the available investment funds. Utilizing the analytical network process (ANP), the study outlines two primary strategies. The first involves prioritizing investment expansion by focusing on both domestic and foreign investments. The second strategy emphasizes industrial revitalization through augmenting the number of industries and enhancing labor participation in the industrial sector.
A dynamic index for destination competitiveness measurement
Authors: Pérez-León Victor Ernesto
Published: July 2024

This research presents an approach to assess the competitiveness of tourism destinations in a period, allowing determining the progress made towards a greater competitiveness level. The methodology is based on a dynamic index created from Goal Programming. The indicator can be decomposed into two components, one that enables the changes produced in each destination to be evaluated due to internal improvements in their performance and the other which studies the changes relative to external issues. It is possible to obtain more information regarding change over time for each destination evaluated. The study contributes to filling the research gap in tourism competitiveness measurement since it is possible to determine whether policies and programs carried out in the tourism sector result in improvement towards or away from a greater competitiveness. The methodology is applied in the Caribbean region, which is amongst the most tourist dependent areas worldwide.
Lossy coding and bitrate effects on changes in formant frequencies in Japanese and English speech signals
Authors: Kucharski Mateusz Andrzej , Brachmański Stefan
Published: July 2024

Since speaker recognition and verification became heavily used technology, both in professional applications like forensics and more everyday ones, the question arose: what factors can impact results of those processes? One thing that may be important with respect to this subject is lossy coding, as some of the information contained in an original file is lost in the coding process. In the era of globalization, not only native languages or languages of neighboring countries are of interest to researchers, but also those quite far, especially from Asia – the biggest exporter of goods and services to Europe. Those economic relationships are usually connected with the interchange of personnel, which further shortens geographical distance. The article presents the results that are a continuation of research on the behavior of Japanese language formants. Earlier research focused on changes occurring for the first and second formants. This article presents changes observed for the third and fourth formants. The knowledge of these changes is indicated in the process of speaker identification in forensics using the spectrographic method. At the Department of Acoustics and Multimedia, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology and in many centers around the world, the auditoryspectrographic method is used, which is a combination of the aural and spectrographic methods. In the spectrographic part, a person is identified on the basis of a comparison of the formants’ trajectory.
Complete synthesis of identity templates for quantum and reversible logic MCT circuits using SAT-solvers and proposal of suboptimality witness notion
Authors: Jagielski Adam
Published: July 2024

In this study, we introduce a procedural generation technique for Identity Templates applicable to quantum and reversible logic circuits. These templates are recognized for their significant role in enhancing the efficiency of quantum and reversible logic optimization. Our approach enables the exhaustive synthesis of all potential templates up to a specified size. Leveraging the power of SAT-solver technology, we have verified the comprehensiveness of our template collections by confirming the full exploration of the search space. Additionally, we propose an innovative concept of Suboptimality Witnesses, which we anticipate will be instrumental in streamlining the search process in formal methods, akin to SAT-solvers, for the synthesis of reversible logic circuits.
Space 4.0 – a common, democratic European space
Authors: Romaniuk Ryszard S. , Orleański Piotr
Published: July 2024

Regardless of differences in political views on the scope and depth of the European integration, there are so many areas of possible and very beneficial integration that it is difficult to include them all in the area of controversy. One such area of necessary and extremely profitable European integration is, among others, space. Unless we go back a few decades and consider space, even today, to be the pride only of those nations that have overcome the space barrier. This would be an absurdity difficult to imagine in today's Europe. Space 4.0 is, in its shortest definition and in relation to European context, a great, long-term effort by our entire community to democratize space over Europe. It was high time for ESA to make this decision in 2016. Space 4.0 is a large sector project with general social ambitions, contributing to the Industry 4.0 project and the idea of European Society 4.0. Europe was maturing for this decision on many levels: political, social, but mainly economic and competitive. We will soon celebrate the 10th anniversary of this decision, so we would like to remind again where we direct our European space dreams, and maybe it is time for a slightly earlier summary of activities during this period of almost a decade, especially from our Polish, perhaps slightly subjective perspective. The Polish version of this article is published concurrently in Elektronika journal by SEP - Assoc.Pol.El.Eng.
From Ancient Oracles to Modern Techniques: The Evolution of Deception Detection and the Benefits of Investigative Interviewing
Authors: Mayoral Eduardo Perez-Campos , Perez-Campos Eduardo L. , Peláez Fernanda Paola Pérez Campos , Peláezd Rashna Juliette Pérez Campos
Published: July 2024

Throughout history, different methods and instrumental designs have been used to identify and obtain the truth. Some of the methods described in this work are based on myths that have remained over time, but due to this legacy are unlikely to be applied, such as the Osiris judgment. In this study, we analyzed the characteristics of these methods, such as the period in which they were used, their scientific validation, and their passive or active approach according to the literature. Some approaches have established the theoretical foundations for the development of more precise technologies that are currently used, such as the Bisha Bedouin Court System (ordeal by fire), which is based on arousal theory (response). This work also includes innovative applications such as the use of interview techniques to detect deception, which stands out for their wide spectrum of use in different contexts. Finally, we mention elements of investigative interview models and highlight the benefits of using verbal approaches to detect deception.
A COLISÃO ENTRE A PRISÃO EM FLAGRANTE E O DIREITO FUNDAMENTAL À INVIOLABILIDADE DE DOMICÍLIO
Authors: Reis Junior Almir Santos , Dadalto Eduarda Dias
Published: July 2024

O presente trabalho tem por escopo analisar a inviolabilidade de domicílio nos casos de flagrante delito em crimes permanentes, mais especificamente em relação ao crime de tráfico de drogas, que não recebe a devida atenção por parte do ordenamento jurídico pátrio. Referida análise abordará elementos objetivos e subjetivos que são utilizados para, em tese, legitimar a aplicação da excepcionalidade da violação domiciliar, que foram reformulados após a fixação do Tema nº 280, da sistemática de repercussão geral, julgada pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal, no julgamento do RE 603.616/RO. Para concretização dessa pesquisa adotou-se o método hipotético-dedutivo que consistiu no levantamento de hipóteses e, por consequência, sua aplicação para busca de verdades, ainda que provisórias, por meio do falseamento de hipóteses. Ao final, chegou-se à conclusão de que a medida correta a se tomar pelos agentes policiais, quando estão diante de uma situação de flagrância em crime permanente, é requerer, por meio da autoridade policial, mandado de busca e apreensão domiciliar, já que as fundadas razões para o ingresso no domicílio do sujeito só são justificadas quando há perigo na demora no sentido de que as provas do crime serão maculadas. Além disso, verificou-se que é implícito o vício do consentimento do morador na autorização do ingresso em seu domicílio em razão da intimidação ambiental que está submetido o agente.
O BRICS E O CONFLITO RÚSSIA-UCRÂNIA
Authors: Maia Guilherme Aparecido da Silva , Caputo João Victor Correira
Published: July 2024

O presente estudo, por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica e consultas a renomadas instituições internacionais, se dedicou a avaliar as tendências relacionadas aos impactos que o conflito entre a Rússia e a Ucrânia podem produzir sobre o BRICS, considerando o atual contexto geopolítico. Os dados geopolíticos registrados apontaram para uma crise financeira mundial evidenciada por altos índices de inflação em diversos países, como exemplo a maior alta de preços em mais de 70 anos em relação à Alemanha e 40 anos em relação aos EUA.  Assim, considerando as análises discutidas e os resultados apresentados, o presente estudo destaca o BRICS como um grupo bastante ativo em relação ao desenvolvimento de seus integrantes, com prospecções que apontam tanto ao maior engajamento entre seus próprios membros quanto entre estes e outros países que transitam por suas zonas de influência. Além disso, o Grupo se revela como um ambiente bastante propício ao desenvolvimento da ideia de uma força econômica resultante da união de forças de países emergentes independente da influência hegemônica dos EUA, tendo em vista que pelo menos dois de seus maiores articuladores, Rússia e China, possuem interesses estratégicos na constituição da “Nova Ordem Mundial”, seja por questões relacionadas à segurança ou por questões de rivalidade econômica.
Radicalización académica para la transición al socialismo
Authors: Vega Henríquez Mario
Published: July 2024

El presente artículo indaga en la labor desempeñada por el Centro de Estudios de la Realidad Nacional (CEREN) de la entonces Universidad Católica de Chile, organismo creado como parte de la labor del rector Fernando Castillo Velasco cuya principal tarea fue la de materializar las aspiraciones que inspiraron el proceso de Reforma Universitaria de 1967, impulsada por un activo movimiento estudiantil. El trabajo, releva la labor desempeñada por los intelectuales comprometidos en la construcción de alternativas de superación de las limitaciones impuestas por el capitalismo dependiente en Chile y América Latina quienes desplegaron una agenda de investigación asociada, entre otros asuntos, en los aspectos estratégicos que debía enfrentar la transición socialista durante el gobierno de la Unidad Popular. En tal sentido, se propone la existencia de un proceso de radicalización académica, en tanto expresión de un compromiso político y militante, para el desarrollo nuevas epistemologías que sustentaran a una ciencia social transformadora.
Collaborative Intervention Assistance Model In An Effort To Increase The Quality Of Pregnant Women Services To Reduce Maternal Mortality In Padang City
Authors: Adnani Syahredi , Rizanda Machmud  , Dwiana Ocviyanti
Published: July 2024

Background : Maternal death, as defined by WHO, includes deaths during pregnancy or within 42 days postpartum due to pregnancy-related causes. The Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) quantifies maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. A key target of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) was reducing the MMR by three-quarters between 1990 and 2015, aiming for a global rate under 70 per 100,000 by 2030. In Indonesia, the 2012 Demographic and Health Survey reported an MMR of 359 per 100,000 live births, with West Sumatra at 212 per 100,000.
Objective : This study employs a mixed-method approach, focusing on pregnant women visiting health centers in Padang City, to assess an intervention model.
Result : Maternal mortality in Indonesia is mainly caused by bleeding, eclampsia, and infections, with contributing factors including delayed care access, socio-cultural, educational, and economic challenges. Significant health issues include hypertensive disorders, diabetes, acute kidney injury, jaundice, and thyroid disease. Low educational and economic levels in rural areas correlate with higher maternal morbidity and mortality. Government efforts, such as the Maternity Guarantee (Jampersal) and the Maternal and Child Health (KIA) Handbook, aim to improve maternal health but face challenges due to poor resource utilization.
Conclusion : Indonesia struggles to meet maternal mortality reduction targets, with rates high compared to other Asian countries. Effective interventions must address both direct and indirect causes of maternal deaths, improve education and economic conditions, and enhance healthcare access. Government programs show promise but require better implementation and community engagement to reduce maternal mortality rates effectively.
Differences in Vitamin D Receptor Levels Between Women With Primary Infertility and Women Without Infertility
Authors: Shreshta Dewi  , Haviz Yuad  , Husna Yetti
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Many studies have been done on vitamin D, but there is still a lack of data regarding Vitamin D receptor (VDR) level and infertility, whereas VDR has a vital role in the action of vitamin D.
Objective: To determine the differences in VDR levels between women with primary infertility and women without fertility problems.
Method: This is a case-control study on women with and without fertility problems in Padang City, conducted from March 2023–January 2024. Serum VDR levels (ng/ml) were examined using the ELISA method in the Biomedicine Laboratory at Andalas University. Differences in VDR levels were calculated using the independent T-test.
Results: There were 60 subjects divided into 30 subjects with infertility and 30 subjects without fertility problems. Subjects with primary infertility had more 31-35 years and >35 years old patients (54.8% and 66.7%), more overweight and obese BMI patients (50% and 83.3%), and had experienced infertility for 1-4 years (73.3%). The mean VDR levels in infertility subjects were lower than in subjects without fertility problems (1.73±0.92ng/ml and 2.35±1.30ng/ml), where this difference was statistically significant (p=0.036).
Conclusion: VDR levels influence the incidence of primary infertility.
The Quest for Kikuyu Anglican Churches in the United States of America (USA) 2016 – 2022: Their Establishments, Achievements and Challenges
Authors: Kiarie George
Published: July 2024

The number of people migrating from one region to another today has become rampant. This is attested by the movement of immigrants from developing countries to the most advanced and developed countries, mostly in Europe and North America. This unprecedented trend has seen a new phenomenon because the immigrants from the global South are perceived as economic migrants in the global North in the quest for greener pastures. Interestingly, they have opened a new horizon on the religious front. Against this backdrop, this article explores the endeavours of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) clergy in the United States of America (USA) to open or establish ACK churches in the diaspora. The article is informed by empirical data from in-depth, informative interviews conducted in 2021 with Anglicans in the diaspora. Non-empirical data from grey literature were also consulted, as the author’s observations as an immigrant Anglican clergy. This article establishes a close affinity between religion and migration because ACK churches became where these immigrants formed their identities out of their lived experiences in the diaspora.
The Disruption of Migrant Labour on the Labourer, Family, Community, Land and Religion or Church in South Africa during the 20th Century
Authors: Mashabela Kenokeno
Published: July 2024

The impact of migrant labour could not be avoided by the church during the 20th century in South Africa. Migrant labour has contributed to the national economic development of South Africa. This is an important aspect of community development in terms of growing the South African economy, building infrastructure, opening business opportunities, and for South Africans to benefit from this type of economy. Initially, agriculture was the best economy for community development, driven by African people who were heavily dependent on their agricultural economy. However, the policies related to migrant labour have disrupted and lowered agricultural production that existed, and which was also thriving as an agricultural economy. Furthermore, migrant labour policies promoted numerous cases of family separation and infidelity in marriages. White missionaries collaborated with the mine owners (as colonisers) in terms of access to education and freedom of worship. However, African religion, male labourers, as well as women’s dignity and rights were violated by these same policies. The article will first discuss the socioeconomic successes and challenges caused by migrant labour in South Africa. We then explore the role of African spirituality, the contribution of missionaries and African labourers in missions and evangelism, and the role of the church in addressing the socioeconomic challenges facing migrant labourers. Lastly, the article presents an analysis of the participation of women in migrant labour (by being employed to do household domestic work) and the establishment of women’s church organisations in urban areas.
Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenous Participation Within South Africa’s Marine Spatial Planning Regulatory Framework
Authors: Metuge Denning
Published: July 2024

In this article the legislative environment within which South African Marine Spatial Planning legislation (MSP) was developed, will be examined. It aims to establish and support the relevance of indigenous knowledge and the role of indigenous knowledge practitioners in the marine spatial planning process from a legal point of view. It reiterates the state’s positive obligation regarding the development of environmental legislation and considers whether the state has met its obligation within the context of MSP legislation, thereby contributing to the correction of injustices of the past. It finds that South Africa’s MSP legislation falls short of the requirement of reasonableness in environmental legislation to the extent that it does not yet incorporate a requirement for the consideration of indigenous knowledge nor the participation of indigenous knowledge practitioners in MSP decision-making processes. This gap in the legislative framework is regrettable as these practitioners primarily belong to indigenous communities that were subject to marginalisation and exclusion in decision-making in the pre-democratic South African era. The author concludes by recommending amendments that may be made with regard to the MSP instruments to ensure that indigenous knowledge is considered and that indigenous knowledge practitioners participate in the MSP decision-making processes for establishing marine area plans.
Race, Age, and Gender as Attributes of Student Attrition in an Open Distance E-Learning (ODeL) Landscape
Authors: Netanda Rendani S
Published: July 2024

Using the deficit theory, this article explored whether race, age, and gender are determining factors leading to attrition. The study followed a qualitative methodological approach. Data were generated through telephonic and focus-group interviews. To identify suitable honours students who dropped out, the snowball sampling technique was used. Sixteen participants were selected purposively and interviewed. While six of them participated in a focus group, 10 were interviewed telephonically. Findings divulged that many of the students who further their studies in open distance e-learning institutions experience a range of challenges, which, in due course, lead to attrition. Lecturers’ failure to provide feedback on time, amongst other reasons for attrition, was cited as a serious determining factor. Although preceding studies have unveiled that race, age, and gender contribute towards student attrition in higher education, this inquiry uncovered that such is not always the case. To effectively respond to the needs causing attrition, students and lecturers must address these challenges that they encounter in teaching and learning. It is, therefore, of paramount importance to develop and implement training programmes for students and lecturers on aspects such as time management, managing their workload, and encouraging lecturers to provide feedback on time to the students concerned.
Bibliometric Insight in the Era of COVID-19 into Telehealth and the Digital Divide Using Structuration Theory
Authors: Matli Walter
Published: July 2024

In the recent literature on telehealth amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of access to telehealth services has been recognised for its strategic organisational benefits to both health professionals and patients. Yet the available literature lacks a bibliometric approach and a broad analysis to highlight trends from existing literature. Against this backdrop, and guided by Giddens’s theory of structuration, this study uses a bibliometric approach and analysis that sheds light on the patterns, trends, and narratives within the scientific literature that pertain to the subject, specifically the intricate interplay between telehealth and the digital divide during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article’s helicopter view of telehealth and the digital divide, underpinned by the bedrock of structuration theory, not only augments our understanding of the telehealth landscape but also maps a trajectory toward a more equitable and inclusive future of healthcare access and delivery.
Navigating Life after Imprisonment: The Experiences of Elderly Parolees Transitioning Back to Communities in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Authors: Nduli Sethenjwa , Mthembu Maud
Published: July 2024

The study explored the perceptions and experiences of elderly parolees transitioning back to the community. The study sample comprised 15 elderly parolees selected through purposive sampling. In-depth interviews were conducted using semi-structured interview guides. The study was situated in Durban Community Corrections, a reintegration centre under the Durban Management Area in the KwaZulu-Natal province. The study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of elderly parolees’ experiences of transitioning from prison to the community. This study reveals that even though participants experienced loss of independence, family ties and identity, chronic health problems, and discrimination, they were able to desist from criminal activities, received religious support, and obtained short-term employment opportunities. The study concludes by proffering recommendations for the Department of Correctional Services, programme developers, coordinators, planners, social workers, as well as managers of community correctional centres who are responsible for ensuring that parolees continue to receive effective services after release from a correctional centre.
The 29th Readings on the History of Library and Librarianship (from Anniversary to Anniversary)
Authors: Nikolaeva Elena V.
Published: July 2024

The article presents an overview of the speeches of the participants of the Readings on the History of Library and Librarianship in Moscow, the Scientific and Practical Conference that traditionally unites specialists in the history of librarianship and bibliography, book culture and social communications. The conference was organized by the I.S. Turgenev Library and Reading Room, the Fundamental Library of the Institute of Scientific Information on Social Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Library History Section of the Russian Library Association. Three sections are briefly described: “Jubilee Libraries”, “Libraries: People and Destinies”, “Historical Aspects of Bibliography”.
DYNAMIC METHODS OF LOAD WEIGHT CONTROL IN CRANES
Authors: Егоров А.В. , Спиридонов А.А. , Белоусов К.С. , Смикулис Ю.Е. , Игнатьев А.В. , Степанова К.С.
Published: July 2024

Проблема повышения безопасности использования грузоподъёмных кранов особенно актуальна для регионов, в которых осуществляется интенсивное промышленное и граждан- ское строительство. К настоящему времени выполнено значительное количество работ, призванных на теоретическом уровне обосновать конструкцию и безопасные режимы ра- боты грузоподъёмных кранов. Однако существующие методы контроля полной массы груза, транспортируемого подъ- ёмной машиной, базируются преимущественно на тензометрических методах измерения, разработанных во второй половине ХХ века. Основным недостатком систем, реализующих тензометрический метод измерения, является необходимость интеграции весоизмери- тельного модуля непосредственно в конструкцию грузоподъёмной машины. Значительное количество аварий грузоподъёмных машин говорит о нечёткости срабатывания систем за- щиты грузоподъёмных машин от перегрузки, выполненной на базе тензометрических ме- тодов. Как показывают результаты исследований, при работе различных типов электродвига- телей под нагрузкой возникают колебания крутящего момента на номинальной частоте вращения. Использование этой закономерности позволяет осуществить взвешивание мас- сы, транспортируемой подъёмной машиной динамическим методом. Настоящая статья посвящена разработке и научно-техническому обоснованию метода динамического контроля массы груза, транспортируемого подъёмной машиной, на основе анализа динамики угловых ускорений ротора электродвигателя привода подъёма.

The problem of increasing the safety of cranes is especially urgent for the regions with inten- sive industrial and civil construction. To date, there are a lot of works that theoretically substan- tiate the design and safe operation modes of cranes. However, the existing methods used to control the total mass of a load transported by a lift- ing machine are based mainly on tensometric measurement methods developed in the second half of the twentieth century. The main disadvantage of systems that implement the strain gauge measurement method is the need to integrate the weighing module directly into the design of the hoisting machine. A significant number of accidents of hoisting machines is caused by fuzzy operation of the systems for protecting hoisting machines from overload based on tensometric methods. As the research results show, when various types of electric motors operate under load, torque fluctuations occur at the rated speed. The use of this regularity makes it possible to dy- namically weigh the mass transported by the lifting machine. This paper is devoted to the development and substantiation of dynamic control of the load transported by the hoisting machine, based on the analysis of the dynamics of the angular accel- eration of the rotor of the hoist drive.
RESEARCH OF MICROCLIMATE AT THE FIRST STAGE OF BROILER GROWING IN POULTRY HOUSES
Authors: Хейкконен Л.А. , Хинканин А.П.
Published: July 2024

Создание оптимальных параметров микроклимата в птичниках позволяет обеспечить сохранность выращиваемой птицы и повысить экономическую эффективность производ- ства. Отечественные и зарубежные исследования доказывают влияние воздушной среды птичников на рентабельность производства. В климатических условиях России приходится вкладывать значительные объёмы энергоресурсов на акклиматизацию птичников. Извест- но, что высота птицеводческих помещений, как правило, составляет 3 – 3,5 м. В то же время при выращивании птицы на полах необходимо обеспечить наилучшие параметры воздуш- ной среды именно внизу помещения, в зоне посадки птицы на подстилке. С этих позиций необходимо оценивать влияние планировочных решений зданий – их ширины, длины и высоты, мест расположения устройств и приборов системы отопления и вентиляции на ха- рактеристики воздушной среды, формирующейся в том объёме, где располагается птица. Наиболее перспективным с этих позиций оказываются численные методы моделирования, которые позволяют с высокой точностью описать процессы изменения параметров микро- климата в зоне посадки птенцов бройлеров в птичниках напольного содержания. В статье представлены результаты исследования тепло- и массопереноса в зоне разме- щения птицы в первый технологический период их выращивания. Приведено обоснование модели «пористого тела», воссоздающего стадо птенцов при их содержании на полах. Определены факторы, влияющие на площадь участков зоны посадки птицы с наилучшими микроклиматическими параметрами.

Creation of optimal microclimate parameters in poultry houses ensures the safety of farmed poultry and increases the economic effectiveness of production. Domestic and foreign studies prove the influence of the air environment of poultry houses on the profitability of production. In the climatic conditions of Russia, significant amounts of energy resources have to be invested in the air conditioning of poultry houses. It is known that the height of poultry buildings is usually 3 - 3.5 m. At the same time, when growing poultry on floors, it is necessary to ensure the best pa- rameters of the air environment on the floor. From this point of view, it is necessary to assess the influence of the planning solutions of buildings - their width, length and height, the location of heating and ventilation system on the characteristics of the air environment formed in the area where the bird is located. The most promising from this point of view are numerical modeling methods, which make it possible to calculate microclimate parameters in the broiler chicks plant- ing zone in floor-standing poultry houses with high accuracy. The results of the study of heat and mass transfer in the area of poultry placement in the first technological period of their rearing are presented in the paper. The substantiation of the porous body model, which recreates a herd of chicks when kept on the floors, is given. The factors influ- encing the area of the poultry planting zone with the best microclimatic parameters have been determined.
Advanced Control in Truncated Silver Nanoplate Synthesis: Tunable Size, Thickness, and Plasmonic Properties
Authors: Fernández-Lodeiro Adrián , Fernández-Lodeiro Carlos , Nuti Silvia , Pérez-Juste Ignacio , Pastoriza-Santos Isabel , Pérez-Juste Jorge , Carbo-Argibay Enrique , Capelo José Luís , Lodeiro Carlos , Fernández-Lodeiro Javier
Published: July 2024

We present a seed-mediated approach for producing silver nanoplates with customizable size and thickness, offering high yield and precise optical properties. Leveraging ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in the seed-mediated synthesis, we employ small single-crystal silver seeds as a foundation. The interaction between Ag+ and EDTA at different pHs dynamically controls silver complexation/reduction kinetics during seed overgrowth, yielding truncated nanoplates with superior optical responses. The pH adjustment within the range of 8 to 10.5 enables manipulation of nanoplate growth, resulting in a flexible optical response spanning 519 to 1006 nm associated with morphological changes (size and thickness). Additionally, nanoplate overgrowth extends plasmon resonance up to ca. 2000 nm. Notably, the incorporation of Adenosine 5’-monophosphate (AMP) enhances nanoplate stability and more important, enables precise thickness adjustment, independent of growth kinetics. Our method offers a systematic approach to tailor nanoplate morphology and optical properties with unprecedented precision.
Conformational Deformations Triggered in B-DNA Dodecamer due to Major & Minor Groove Binders: Insights from QM & QM/MM Calculations
Authors: Pandey Anwesh , Kumar Suresh , Mishra Ruchi , Yadav Anil Kumar
Published: July 2024

Deoxyribonucleic acid has become the target of interest in recent years for the number of anticancer and antimicrobial drugs. The interaction of drugs with nucleic acid is one of the important features in pharmacology and plays significant role to understand the mechanism of drug action and in designing of more efficient drugs with lesser side effect drugs. The present study reports some antimicrobial classes of compounds and explores their molecular interaction with DNA using molecular modeling methods such as molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation (MD) and quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) studies. Molecular docking calculations were performed to predict binding pocket and Molecular Dynamics (MD) and quantum mechanics/ molecular mechanics (QM/MM) highly support the predicted binding mode. RMSD analysis reveals that ligands remain bound to the binding positions without any considerable deviation in the minor groove of DNA. This study shows that minor groove binders binds to the AT region of DNA via nonovalent interactions. QM/MM results are able to make direct comparison between DFT models in gas phase and in complete nucleic acid phase. It was also noticed that the noncovalent π-π interactions dominate other interactions during intercalation process. Understanding the binding of DNA-intercalators and role of noncovalent interactions allows for the cognitive design of new inhibitors. This study describes the properties and dynamics of DNA on the interaction with major & minor groove binders, taking the account of deformation upon binding which can play significant role in the discovery of new groove binders as a regulator of gene expression.
Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Narcissus Leaf Extract: A Green and Rapid Approach
Authors: Salma Umme , Nasir Saria
Published: July 2024

This article presents a simple, rapid, and eco-friendly method for synthesizing silver nanoparticles using Narcissus (daffodils) aqueous leaf extract. The plant extract acts as both a capping and a reducing agent, converting AgNO3 solution into stable silver nanoparticles. The optimal conditions for the synthesis are 5 ml of extract, 45 ml of AgNO3, and 60°C-70°C of temperature. The particle size can be controlled by varying these parameters. The synthesis is confirmed by the color change from colorless to brown and the UV-visible spectrophotometry analysis, which shows an absorbance peak at 430 nm after 10 days. The article also compares the results of this method with other conventional and green methods of silver nanoparticle synthesis and highlights the benefits and challenges of each method. The article concludes with some suggestions for future research and improvement of this method.
Sign Language Detection
Authors: R. Sudhakar  , V. Gayathri  , P. Gomathi  , S. Renuka  , N. Hemalatha
Published: July 2024

This project focuses on detection of sign for hand gesture techniques and introduces merits and drawbacks in various circumstances. The hand segmentation theory and hand detection system is used for constructing hand gesture recognition by using Python with OpenCV. The hand gesture is as a natural interface which motivates research in gesture taxonomies, representations, and recognition methods/algorithms and software platforms/ frameworks, all of which are covered with detail in this project. The ever increasing public acceptance and fund for multinational projects emphasizes need for sign language. The desire for computer-based solution is important in recent age of technology for deaf people. Still, researchers are studying the problem for quite sometimes and results are showing promises. This project represents the comprehensive review of vision oriented sign recognition methodologies, emphasizing importance of taking things into consideration moreover with algorithm's recognition accuracy during predicting the success in real world scenario. This project matches given image with dataset images with numerous categories of sign (gestures). Here the convolutional neural network (CNN) has been implemented to increase the accuracy level. This project applies gray scale conversion, then binary image conversion and finally histogram construction and matching of given test image with data set images. The coding language used is Python 3.8.