bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Ontology of the Ineffectual The Purloined Letter of Instrumentality
Authors: Vardoulakis Dimitris
Published: January 2025

This chapter demonstrates how the failed second attempt to address the problematic of action within a single, unified being leads to a third articulation of the ruse of techne, which consists in reverting to the earlier designation of action as insignificant or trivial. However, unlike the earlier determination of action, the third attempt discusses instrumentality in terms of the nihilism of modernity and the perils of technologization, even though it still conflates it with causality. The chapter demonstrates how this third version of the ruse of techne has exercised by far the most influence in continental philosophy because of the reception history of Heidegger’s work outside Germany, especially because of the reception of the “Letter on Humanism” in France after the War, and from thereon becoming pivotal in continental philosophy.
States of Impasse
Authors: Weed Elizabeth
Published: January 2025

Jacqueline Rose writes that the populism of the 2016 presidential election was sold in part by presenting a choice: between a country where men are men and women are women, and one where you can have 63 genders if that’s what you want. Decades earlier, feminist theorists had debated the question of sexual difference versus sexual differences. The later culture war is an entirely different story: the result of a fully developed identity politics. Everywhere there are debates over supposed impasses, with both sides certain of their certainty. Given that such “certainty” has a fetishistic flavor that covers over more than it reveals, it is time to take another look at the famous debate between Derrida and Lacan on sexual difference.
Homecoming
Authors: Pattison George
Published: January 2025

Heidegger’s later thought situates itself in a specific “place,” namely, the Black Forest, a choice that has unfortunate connections with the Nazi ideology of the forest as the site of a primordial national homeland. However, the theme of philosophy as a homecoming is deeply rooted in the tradition and Heidegger’s choice of an inner emigration from an urban-dominated world has many modern parallels. For Heidegger, this has an emphatic valence with regard to the poetic word that he understands as a way of preserving the bonds of home in a world being driven by the forces of technology toward a condition of planetary homelessness, as illustrated in his reflections on Hölderlin and Peter Hebbel. The horizon of language-exile-homecoming is productive for understanding the word of prayer that is both prayer for the coming Kingdom and for the return to “Jerusalem, our Mother.”
New York, O’Connor, and Lee
Authors: Laborde Katheryn Krotzer
Published: January 2025

From the moment that O’Connor and playwright Maryat Lee met (she was in Milledgeville to see her brother) their friendship (and, therefore, correspondence) was a strong one. The catch, however, was that Lee lived in New York, a place that O’Connor grew less and less enthusiastic about. This chapter explores their conversations about New York over the years, with Lee extending invitations for O’Connor (and her mother, Regina Cline O’Connor) to come to the metropolis, and O’Connor, who by this time was dependent on crutches, countering that, really, Lee should come down to Milledgeville.
Translating Hospitality
Authors: Naas Michael
Published: January 2025

This chapter looks at the question of hospitality in relation to translation. It considers, first, some of the well-known challenges of translating certain key words from the Greek and Latin lexicon of hospitality, beginning with the word “xenos,” meaning at once “stranger” or “foreigner” and “friend,” and “hospitality” itself, which is related to words meaning “host” and “enemy.” It is then argued that, for Derrida, the stakes of translation go far beyond this concern for the origin and etymology of terms and extends, for example, to the crucial socio-political question of the language in which hospitality is asked for or given, for example, whether and how translators or interpreters are provided in courtroom hearings on immigration cases and requests for refugee status within a nation-state. This chapter ultimately affirms Derrida claim that the question of hospitality is nothing other than the question of translation.
TÜRKİYE DE BAŞARILI YAŞLANMA KAPSAMINDA YAŞLI GİRİŞİMCİLER VE YAŞLI MUCİTLER
Authors: BOZOĞLU MELİS , BOYACIOĞLU NUR ELÇİN
Published: January 2025

Günümüzde özellikle sağlık alanındaki gelişmeler sayesinde doğumda beklenen yaşam süresinde artış görülmektedir. Bu artışa ek olarak dünya genelinde
doğum oranlarının düşmesi sonucu yaşlı nüfus genç nüfusa oranla artış göstermektedir. Bu durum giderek yaşlanan toplumların, yaşlanma ile ortaya çıkan
fiziksel, psikolojik ve sosyal problemler ile daha etkili baş etme yöntemleri geliştirmesi gerektiğini işaret etmektedir. Özellikle yaşlı nüfusun genç nüfusa göre
artış göstermesi, politika üreticiler tarafından üretken ve çalışan nüfusun azalması ile ilişkilendirilmiş ve bu bir tedirginliğe sebep olmuştur. Yeni koşullara
ayak uydurmak için hem ulusal hem uluslararası boyutta birçok değişiklik yapılmıştır. Dünya Sağlık Örgütü’nün kronolojik yaşlanma aralıklarını güncellemesi
veya çoğu ülkede emeklilik yaşının daha ileriye çekilmesi bunlardan birkaçıdır. Ne var ki bu güncellemeler yaşlıların özellikle psikolojik anlamda iyilik halinin
desteklenmesini doğrudan etkilememektedir. Bu bağlamda karşımıza “başarılı yaşlanma” kavramı çıkmaktadır. Başarılı yaşlanma kavramı; yaşlı bireylerin
sosyal ve ekonomik anlamda daha aktif bir yaşlılık geçirerek fiziksel ve psikolojik iyilik halini arttırabilmesini kapsamaktadır. Uluslararası düzeyde özellikle
son yıllarda yaşlı bireylerin farklı alanlarda aktif olarak yaşam kalitelerini arttırdıkları ve toplumda üretken hale geldikleri görülmektedir. Bu alanlar içerisinde
eğitim, hizmet sektörü, tarım, girişimcilik, akademi, icat/buluş geliştirme ve sağlık gibi çeşitli alanlar bulunmaktadır. Bunun sağlanması bu bireylerin toplum
tarafından dışlanmaması ve özellikle yönetimler tarafından desteklenmesi ile mümkün olacaktır. Bu anlamda hem uluslararası hem ulusal düzeyde destek
projeleri planlanmıştır. Türkiye’de ise desteklenerek aktif kalabilen yaşlı bireyler kıyasla daha azdır. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de başarılı yaşlanma kapsamında
yaşlı girişimcilerden ve yaşlı mucitlerden örneklere yer verilmiştir. Buna ek olarak psikiyatri hemşirelerinin yaşlı bireyleri bu anlamda nasıl destekleyebileceği
açıklanmıştır.
Impact of Trade Openness and Exchange Rate on Micro-Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) 1999-2022
Authors: Alade Agbonjinmi, Sunday , Aiyedogbon John O , Ologunla Sunday Emmanuel
Published: January 2025

This research examined the influence of trade accessibility and currency exchange rates on the growth of Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. An Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model was employed to explore the immediate and long-term relationships among these factors. The ARDL results indicate a positive relationship between MSME growth and its previous values, both at the initial and subsequent lags, in the short term. However, a negative association emerges in the long-term analysis. Additionally, MSME growth shows a positive correlation with past values of the exchange rate (EXCR) in the short term, while an inverse relationship is observed in the long term. Conversely, an unfavorable connection exists between MSME growth and previous Trade Openness (TOP) values at the initial and subsequent lags in the short term. Yet, a positive correlation is depicted in the long-term perspective. This study concludes that trade accessibility significantly impacts the development of micro-small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria. For the country to achieve inclusive growth, its economy should be open to importing raw materials, semi-finished products, and technical expertise to improve domestic production processes and support the exportation of finished goods. This openness expands market opportunities for entrepreneurs within Nigeria. Furthermore, maintaining a stable exchange rate is essential to encourage both foreign and domestic business ventures in the country.
Quantitative measurement of regional brain imaging using computed tomography in canine with suspected stroke
Authors: huaijantug somkiat , yatmark paranee , Theerapan Wutthiwong , Mantiantipan Tanawalee , Atsawarat Itsari , Chatchaisak Duangthip
Published: January 2025

Background and Aim: Brain stroke is increasingly being recognized in veterinary medicine and difficult to diagnosis. Computed tomography (CT) scan is a tool that can help the diagnosis more easily and rapidly. The objective of this study was to determine the clinical characteristics and quantitated CT images in terms of volume and histogram analysis of the ROIs (rostral cerebral artery, middle cerebral artery, caudal cerebral artery, and caudal cerebellar artery) in dogs with suspected stroke.
Materials and Methods: Six dogs with suspected stroke and 3 healthy dogs were evaluated. General clinical neurological examinations and CT characteristic of the brain were performed on 9 dogs. CT imaging detected regions of brain change in suspected stroke dogs, observed in several regions including frontal, thalamus, and pituitary. We performed quantitative CT including Hounsfield unit (HU), histogram and volume of interest (VOI) of arteries of interested in the brain.
Results: The HU value of the left and right caudal cerebellar artery of suspected stroke dogs were significantly higher than that of control dogs. The histogram of middle cerebral artery of suspected stroke dogs were also significantly higher than that of control dogs. Additionally, the VOI of caudal and cerebellar artery also trend to increase in suspected stroke dogs.
Conclusion: our results demonstrated that CT finding abnormalities in several regions of the brain and in suspected stroke dogs, which helps in formulation of a treatment plan and determining prognosis.
The Effectiveness of Some Chronic Pulmonary Management Units for Patients With COPD and Asthma in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyet Nguyen , Tien Vu , Giang Nguyen , Huyen Ngo , Ly Tran
Published: January 2025

Background: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases are chronic diseases and have high mortality rates in Vietnam and other countries. Chronic pulmonary disease Management Unit is a management model connecting inpatient and outpatient treatment for asthma and COPD patients. Patients receive long-term management and full consultation to share experiences and be provided with necessary information about the disease. Objective: The main purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of the unit for patients with COPD and asthma in Vietnam. Methods: A Combined cross-sectional study and retrospective longitudinal study was conducted in 310 COPD and asthma patients at Hai Duong, Bac Giang, Thai Nguyen. The questionnaires included 30 questions with two sections including sociodemographic data and using management and treatment services. Results: After 24 months of management and treatment, knowledge of the disease, medicine use, symptoms, range of activities, eating, sleeping status, and disease control of patients were improved better. For ACT score, the points increased by 2.1 points, 3.4 points, and 4 points, respectively. For the CAT score, the point reduced by 3.7 points, 6.4 points, and 9.1 points, respectively. Improved severe breathlessness efficiency index from 0.6% at 6 months to 9.5% after 24 months. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the government need to invest in facilities, equipment, and human resources to maintain and replicate the CMU to help patients receive timely management and treatment, contributing to reducing treatment costs and improving quality of life for asthma and COPD patients.
On extensions of $D(4)$-triples by adjoining smaller elements
Authors: Bliznac Trebjesanin Marija , Radic Pavao
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the problem of obtaining a $D(4)$-quadruple by adding a smaller element to a $D(4)$-triple. We prove some relations between elements of observed hypothetical $D(4)$-quadruples under which a conjecture of the uniqueness of such an extension holds. Also, it is shown that for any $D(4)$-triple, there are at most two extensions with a smaller element.
Left invariant conic Finsler metrics and related Landsberg Problem on surfaces
Authors: Xu Ming
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we study left invariant conic Finsler metrics on the $2$-dimensional non-Abelian Lie group $G$ with nowhere vanishing spray vector fields, and classify those satisfying the constant curvature condition, the Landsberg condition or the Berwald condition, respectively. We prove that any left invariant conic Landsberg metric on $G$ must be Berwaldian. This discovery suggests a homogeneous conic Landsberg Problem, i.e., searching for homogeneous conic Landsberg metrics and exploring if they are Berwaldian. We solve the $2$-dimensional case of this problem, and prove that all homogeneous conic Landsberg surfaces are Berwaldian.
Jacobson's lemma for commuting outer inverses in rings
Authors: Peng Fei , Zhang Xiaoxiang
Published: January 2025

Let $a,b$ be elements in a ring $R$ with unity 1, and let $X_{1-ab}$ denote the set of commuting outer inverses of $1-ab$. In this paper, under the condition that $R$ is an abelian ring, we establish a bijection $\Omega:X_{1-ab}\rightarrow X_{1-ba}$, which is an isomorphism of posets with respect to Mitsch's partial order $\leq_{\mathcal{M}}$, and is a semigroup isomorphism with respect to the von Neumann product. It is also shown that there exists an isomorphism between certain subsets of $(X_{1-ab},\leq_{\mathcal{M}})$ and $(X_{1-ba},\leq_{\mathcal{M}})$ without any restriction on $R$.
Asuhan kebidanan komprehensif pada ny. r umur 24 tahun dengan anemia ringan di Puskesmas Bantarkawung Kabupaten Brebes tahun 2024
Authors: Pebri Yanti Bestri , Maryam Maryam , Mupliha Mupliha
Published: January 2025

Latar Belakang: Menurut WHO angka anemia pada ibu hamil pada tahun 2023 yaitu sebesar 49,4%, di ASEAN sebesar 58% data SDKI Indonesia sebesar 38,3%, di profil kesehatan provinsi Jawa Tengah sebesar 57,1% dan di kabupaten Brebes sebesar 4.270 kasus. Dan data dari puskesmas Bantarkawung sebesar 42 kasus. Tujuan: Agar peneliti mampu melakukan asuhan kebidanan komprehensif pada ibu hamil, bersalin, nifas, bayi baru lahir, neonatus dan keluarga berencana Rumusan Masalah:“Bagaimana Asuhan Kebidanan Komprehensif Pada Ny. R Umur 24 Tahun Dengan Anemia Ringan Di Puskesmas Bantarkawung Kabupaten Brebes Tahun 2024?”. Metode Penelitian: menggunkan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus dan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data dengan primer, sekunder, wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil Penelitian: Asuhan kebidanan komprehensif pada Ny. R di temukan kadar Hb rendah atau anemia ringan pada kunjungan ke I Hb 10,8 mg/dl, kunjungan 2 Hb 9,7 mg/dl, kunjungan 3 Hb 10,9 mg/dl dan persalinan Hb 10,8 mg/dl, persalinan Ny.R normal dilakukan penatalaksanaan normal dengan APN 60 langkah, bayi baru lahir normal, masa nifas normal, keluarga berencana tidak di temukan masalah pada ibu dan bayi. Simpulan: Asuhan kebidanan komprehensif yang telah di berikan pada Ny. R, umur 24 tahun dengan anemia ringan sesuai dengan standar pelayanan dan tidak ada komplikasi pada ibu dan bayi.
Evaluasi penggunaan antibiotik pada pasien pneumonia di Rumah Sakit Islam Jakarta Cempaka Putih dengan metode gyssens
Authors: Saroh Suci Retna , Latief Mutawalli Sjahid , Hardiyati Iin
Published: January 2025

Pneumonia merupakan infeksi akut pada organ pernapasan, khususnya paru-paru, yang dapat disebabkan oleh bakteri, virus, atau jamur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi penggunaan antibiotik pada pasien pneumonia yang dirawat inap di Rumah Sakit Islam Jakarta Cempaka Putih periode Januari-Desember 2023 menggunakan metode Gyssens. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain retrospektif deskriptif dengan populasi sebanyak 870 pasien dan sampel sebanyak 90 pasien yang dipilih secara acak berdasarkan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Data dikumpulkan dari catatan medis pasien dan dianalisis menggunakan metode Gyssens untuk menilai ketepatan penggunaan antibiotik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas pasien pneumonia adalah laki-laki sebanyak 47 pasien (52%) dan pasien yang berusia ≥65 tahun sebanyak 47 pasien (52,2%). Sebagian besar pasien menerima antibiotik melalui infus intravena (92,2%) dengan lama pemberian 1-7 hari (92,2%). Terapi antibiotik yang paling umum digunakan adalah ceftriaxone (34,4%). Evaluasi penggunaan antibiotik menunjukkan bahwa 95,9% penggunaan antibiotik sudah sesuai dengan panduan yang ada (kategori 0). Namun, terdapat 5 kasus penggunaan antibiotik yang tidak tepat, termasuk pemberian antibiotik yang terlalu singkat (IIIb) sebanyak 1 penggunaan (0,83%), dan ketidaktepatan dosis pemberian antibiotik (IIa) sebanyak 1 penggunaan (0,83%), serta ketidaktepatan interval pemberian antibiotik (IIb) sebanyak 3 penggunaan (2,44%). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa penggunaan antibiotik di Rumah Sakit Islam Jakarta Cempaka Putih umumnya sudah rasional.
Daun Gandarusa (Justicia gendarussa Burm. F) sebagai alternatif antibiotik: Studi potensi fraksi aktif terhadap Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Komarudin Dede , Adriana Yulis , Fauziah Siva , Mulyani Putri Anissa
Published: January 2025

Latar Belakang: Tanaman gandarussa (Justicia gendarussa Burm. F.) diketahui memiliki flavonoid, alkaloid, triterponoid, tannin, justicin, steroid, dan gendarusin A dan B. Secara empiris, tanaman ini dapat digunakan sebagai obat untuk memar, bengkak, sakit pinggang, nyeri sendi, demam, antibakteri, bisul, borok, dan patah tulang. Tujuan: Studi ini mengukur zona hambat bakteri Staphylococcus aureus ekstrak daun talas untuk mengetahui sifat antibakteri ekstrak etanol daun gandarusa. Metode: Penelitian uji daya hambat dengan metode difusi sumuran pada ekstrak etanol, fraksi n-heksana dan fraksi etil asetat. Ciprofloxacin menjadi kontrol positif dan etanol sebagai kontrol negatif. Konsentrasi 75; 50; 25;10; 5; 2.5 digunakan untuk control, ekstrak dan fraksi. Data deskriptif menggunakan data kualitatif dan kuantitatif . Hasil : Nilai rata-rata diameter zona hambat ciprofloxacin (kontrol positif) memiliki zona daya hambat bakteri yang sangat kuat, 25,79 mm. Sedangkan nilai diameter zona hambat terhadap konsentraksi ekstrak etanol, fraksi n-heksana & fraksi etil asetat berturut-turut pada konsentrasi 75% ( 25,18 mm; 30,02 mm & 25,36 mm),  konsentrasi 50% (22,1 mm; 26,62 mm & 25.44 mm), konsentrasi 25% (19,22 mm;  23,8 mm & 21,18 mm), konsentrasi 10% ( 18,27 mm; 16,95 mm & 17.75 mm), konsentrasi 5% (13,36 mm; 12,31 mm & 14,43 mm) dan konsentrasi 2.5% (6,1 mm; 12,73 mm & 12,5 mm). Kesimpulan: Ciprofloxacin 25 μg/ml (kontrol positif) memiliki zona daya hambat pada bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dengan rata-rata nilai 25,79 mm yang termasuk kedalam kategori sangat kuat. Rata-rata nilai tertinggi ekstrak etanol daun gandarusa (Justicia gendarusa Burm. F), fraksi n-heksan dan fraksi etil asetat memiliki daya hambat pada bakteri Staphylococcus aureus berturut-turut sebesar 25,18 mm; 30,02 mm dan 25,36 mm yang termasuk kedalam kategori sangat kuat. Ekstrak dan fraksi aktif dari daun gandarusa (Justicia gendarusa Burm. F) dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif penghambatan pada bakteri Staphylococcus aureus.
A Study on the Feasibility of Utilizing the Metaverse Platform in Education
Authors: Na Jiyoung
Published: January 2025

As digital transformation accelerated after the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of metaverse has been increasing not only in the industry but also in the educational field. To adapt to the class site, it is necessary to derive a direction through foreign metaverse platforms. The following conclusions can be drawn from this study: First, it is difficult to express individuality through avatars, and non-verbal communication for conveying messages is challenging. Platforms like ZEPETO and ifland are in 3D, whereas Gather.Town is in 2D, and even then, the design is simplistic. Second, as the platforms are not specifically designed for educational purposes, there are limitations in supporting classes. Most are created for entertainment purposes. Third, most are one-time events. Particularly in the case of domestic Metaverse educational uses, the focus has been on one-time events rather than developing content that can be continuously used in classes. Fourth, most are one-time events. Particularly in the cases of domestic metaverse education cases, one-time events dominated rather than continuously available content in class. Fourth, when introducing metaverses into education, highlighting the purpose and benefits of using metaverse technology is crucial. Fifth, creating a user-friendly interface with a clear and simple menu is essential. Sixth, strong interactions between metaverse providers, suppliers, and users are essential. In this study, an analysis of the usage of metaverse in in the educational field and the direction of studying metaverse in this context in the future has been done. It is expected that the results of this study can be used as basic data in schools and development centers or development related to education content.
Aulas Experimentais nos Anos Iniciais: Tendências na Literatura Científica Brasileira e uma Proposta de Pesquisa-Intervenção
Authors: Cabral das Neves Thaís , Assis Vivianny Bessão de
Published: January 2025

Analisamos no artigo a experiência de um estudo, no campo da pesquisa-intervenção, em que o objetivo foi implementar e avaliar uma sequência didática com experimentos científicos em aulas de Ciências nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental. O trabalho também foi composto por uma pesquisa bibliográfica realizada no banco de teses e dissertações da CAPES e os dados foram produzidos com base nas atividades desenvolvidas em uma turma do 2º ano, na qual foram acompanhadas as possibilidades, perspectivas e limites de atuação. O trabalho com a alfabetização científica justifica-se por tratar de uma proposta que visa a contribuir com o processo de alfabetização e pesquisa no início do processo de escolarização. Os resultados indicam que a interlocução entre a alfabetização e o Ensino de Ciências na unidade de ensino analisada, dá pistas ao professor para a observação e a avaliação das capacidades de linguagem e raciocínio dos alunos; fornecendo orientações mais adequadas para a efetivação da  aprendizagem  da língua materna. Portanto nossos dados sugerem que quando se trabalha envolvendo  os  alunos  em  práticas  cotidianas,  as aulas acontecem de modo menos mecânico e ficam mais significativas.
A Comprehensive Review on Herbal Hair Conditioners for Nourishment and Repair
Authors:   Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Kohka, Kurud, Bhilai, Kumar Kamlesh
Published: January 2025

The growing demand for natural and environmentally friendly hair care products has driven the creation of herbal hair conditioners, blending the advantages of traditional plant-based ingredients with contemporary hair care needs. These conditioners are made with plant extracts, essential oils, and other natural elements that nourish, hydrate, and protect the hair, all while avoiding the harsh chemicals commonly found in conventional products. Ingredients such as aloe vera, henna, argan oil, coconut oil, and chamomile are often included, known for their ability to support hair health, boost shine, minimize frizz, and improve scalp conditions.

Herbal conditioners offer several advantages over synthetic alternatives, including their gentleness on the scalp and hair, compatibility with different hair types, and reduced risk of irritation or allergic reactions. These products are also typically free from parabens, sulfates, and artificial fragrances, catering to the increasing demand for clean and sustainable beauty solutions. This abstract underscores the rising significance of herbal hair conditioners in the beauty industry, highlighting their ability to deliver effective care while meeting consumer preferences for organic, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly products.

Keywords- Hair Conditioner, Hair, Scalp
Cross-Party Presidential Dynasticism in Indonesia: Evidence from the 2024 Presidential Elections
Authors: Wadipalapa Rendy , Tyson Adam
Published: January 2025

Dynasticism is a persistent feature of global politics, and the political role of elite families and their client networks continues to evolve in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, former President Jokowi's political dynasty, consisting
of family members and clientelistic elites, is causing a number of contortions to the constitutional and presidential system. This article analyzes the strategy used by Jokowi to outmanoeuver the leading party in his coalition, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), while forming
pragmatic big-tent coalitions through the co-optation of opposition parties and leaders. Indonesia's post-1998 democratic system has structural flaws and legal ambiguities that enable the president to expand constitutional powers and influence key institutions. This article contends that a
novel form of cross-party presidential dynasticism is reshaping elite power and electoral coalition- building in Indonesia. Our analysis is based on interviews with political party elites and campaign managers who were closely involved in the 2024 Indonesian presidential elections, supplemented
by a review of Indonesian-language scholarship and reporting. Our findings contribute to theories of promiscuous power-sharing and coalition presidentialism. The rise of electoral manipulation and cross-party deal-making raises questions about the integrity of the world's third-largest democracy.
Cultivating Sustainable Health in the Rural Mississippi: A Need Study for Green Economic Developmental Initiatives through the SNAP-Ed program
Authors: George Babu , Ravola Martha
Published: January 2025

This study explores the potential role of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) in fostering a green economy in rural Mississippi, specifically in Adams, Claiborne, and Jefferson counties. Using a mixed-methods approach, we conducted a comprehensive needs assessment to identify the nutritional and physical activity challenges faced by elementary school-aged children in these communities. Our findings highlight critical issues, including high obesity rates, poor dietary patterns, and limited access to fresh, healthy foods. These challenges not only affect individual health but also have broader implications for community well-being and economic sustainability. We argue that SNAP-Ed interventions are uniquely positioned to address these issues while simultaneously advancing environmentally sustainable food systems. By encouraging healthy eating behaviors such as increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, SNAP-Ed can support local agricultural economies, minimize food waste, and reduce the carbon footprint associated with food production and distribution. Our recommendations emphasize the integration of community-based food initiatives into SNAP-Ed programming. Initiatives such as school gardens, farmers’ markets, and community-supported agriculture can enhance food security, promote equitable access to nutritious foods, and empower residents to participate in sustainable farming practices. These efforts have the potential to transform rural Mississippi into a model of health-driven, community-centered, and environmentally conscious economic growth.
Disability-related costs and poverty measures in Tanzania
Authors: Carraro Ludovico
Published: January 2025

People with disabilities and their families tend to be at disadvantage compared to other households: they are likely to have lower incomes, experience higher poverty rates, and have lower participation outcomes. However, it is argued that current poverty measures underestimate the real poverty levels experienced by people with disabilities. This is because part of their incomes needs to be spent on disability-related goods and services, which inevitably reduces the consumption of other welfare-enhancing items. The implication is that persons with disabilities need to incur higher expenditure to reach the same standard of living (SOL) as other people.

The objective of this study is to explore disability-related costs in Tanzania using available surveys. The aim is to make a comprehensive assessment using information that is commonly found in household surveys, and to determine the impact of such costs on poverty estimates. The paper’s contribution is in providing a more contextual assessment of disability-related costs and conducting this analysis in a low-income country where previous work using the SOL method has shown relatively low-cost estimates.
Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles Using Delonix elata & Gynura cusimbua Leaf Extracts and Evaluating Their In-vitro Antibacterial Properties
Authors: Sai Rama Hiranmayi Devadula , Yumlembam Anzila , Abraham Manuel Suba Gnana
Published: January 2025

With an increasing focus on the application of nanoparticles in the field of research, this study aims to evaluate the in-vitro antibacterial properties of chemically and green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) from two plant sources Delonix elata and Gynura cusimbua. The bioactive compounds present in the leaf extracts were utilized to stabilize the nanoparticles. UV-Visible spectrophotometry (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to elucidate the optical and structural properties of the synthesized ZnO NPs. The in-vitro antibacterial potential of ZnO NPs were evaluated by Agar Disc Diffusion Assay against two pathogenic bacterial strains: Bacillus cereus, a gram-positive animal pathogen and Pseudomonas syringae, a gram-negative plant pathogen, making it a well-rounded approach. The UV–visible spectrum was measured in 250 – 400 nm range and the crystallite structure was analyzed via XRD. SEM-EDS (Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) analysis confirmed the nanostructures with partial nanoflakes and aggregates for all three samples of the synthesized ZnO NPs. The D. elata ZnO NPs showed relatively greater antimicrobial activity against both the bacterial strains than that of G. cusimbua ZnO NPs. Consequently, plant-based NPs may be an excellent strategy for developing versatile and environmentally friendly biomedical products. They have an added advantage due to their pre-existing medicinal properties, which make them a more suitable alternative to the broadly used chemically synthesized nanoparticles.
 
KEY WORDS: Delonix elata, Gynura cusimbua, Zinc oxide Nanoparticle, antimicrobial activity, Bacillus cereus, Pseudomonas syringae.
Degree of Burn: A Digital Tool for Burn Area Assessment and Fluid Requirement Calculation Using Wound Image Analysis
Authors: Agustin Wahyu Rima , Rahmad Muhamad Nur , Tobi Hermiana Ernastin
Published: January 2025

Burns are tissue damage due to contact with a heat source, such as fire, hot water, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. Burns are a type of trauma with high morbidity and mortality rates and require high treatment costs. In Indonesia, burns are still a serious problem that requires special care, high costs, and skilled personnel. Currently, burn assessments are carried out manually, which is time-consuming and the results are subjective. Treatment efforts include preventing infection and encouraging epithelial cell regeneration to close the wound. Therefore, innovation is needed in the form of a system that helps assess burns more effectively, including classifying wound tissue, measuring wound area, and monitoring wound development. The use of an Android-based system can provide more accurate measurements through a digital planimetry approach or image segmentation, which can identify wound boundaries and tissue types. Technology-based health applications, such as the "Degree of Burn" application, allow for more efficient calculation of burn area and fluid requirements. This study uses a literature review method from international journals, national journals, books, and conference results related to burn assessment to support the development of this system.
Family Food Availability Income and Consumption Patterns Cause Wasting in Toddlers in Martapura Timur District
Authors: Abdurrachim Rijanti , Nurhamidi Nurhamidi , Hariati Niken Widiastuti , Anwar Rosihan , Emelia Herizka Rizti
Published: January 2025

Asting, a condition characterized by low body weight in toddlers, has a prevalence of 28.94% in Martapura Timur District. This study aimed to explore the relationship between income, food availability, and consumption patterns as factors contributing to wasting among toddlers aged 12-59 months. Using a Cross-Sectional design, data were collected from 45 purposively sampled toddlers through questionnaires, food availability forms, and food frequency forms. Spearman Rank correlation (α=0.05) was employed for data analysis. Findings revealed that most mothers were under 20 or over 35 years old, with junior high school education and predominantly unemployed. Male toddlers were slightly more prevalent, with 82.2% classified as wasting and 17.8% in severe wasting. Low family income (below the minimum wage) was common (71.1%), and food availability ranged from insufficient to barely sufficient. Consumption patterns were largely suboptimal (64.4%), with staple food intake (<150 g/day) limited to rice and corn, animal protein (50 g/day) from eggs only, plant protein (<40 g/day) primarily from tofu, and minimum vegetable consumption (30 g/week of pumpkin, 1-3 times weekly). Statistical analysis indicated significant relationships between family income (p=0.048, r=0.296), food availability (p=0.048, r=0.296), and consumption patterns (ρ=0.002, r=0.455) with wasting. The strongest relationship was found in food availability. Efforts are being made to increase awareness through health centers, encouraging mothers to utilize home yards for food production, enhancing food availability, and improving children's diets. Addressing these factors can help reduce the prevalence of wasting and promote better nutrition in toddlers.
Penguatan Konsep Mu’amalah dan Kewirausahaan untuk Membangun Kemandirian Ekonomi Santri
Authors: Qomaro Galuh Widitya , Dzikrulloh Dzikrulloh , Hanifah Luluk , Rahman Taufiqur , Sunariyah Anik , Nasik Khoirun
Published: January 2025

This community service program aims to build independence and entrepreneurial character among the students of Pondok Pesantren Nurul Amanah Bangkalan through the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. The activity involved 10th and 11th-grade students in entrepreneurship training based on the pesantren's business units, such as Bakso Gibras, Nasi Ayam Chili Padi, AMDK, mushroom cultivation, and catfish farming. The methods used include theoretical training on mu'amalah in the context of sharia entrepreneurship and hands-on experience in the pesantren's business units. The results show that the students actively participated in the operations of these businesses and were able to identify opportunities and challenges in managing the businesses. With the ABCD approach, the students gained not only entrepreneurial skills but also social and religious values that support the economic development of the pesantren. This program successfully contributed to the empowerment of the students while developing the pesantren's business units as a sustainable learning tool.
LINGUISTIC SITUATION IN KAZAKHSTAN: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SOVIET AND INDEPENDENCE PERIODS
Authors: Fazylzhanova А. , Piyazbayeva А.
Published: January 2025

The article examines the typological features of the linguistic situation in the Soviet and independence periods, the number of ethno-linguistic structures in the linguistic environment, the level of ethnolinguistic diversity, the share of the population speaking each language, the demographic potential of linguistic structures, the functions performed by each linguistic structure concerning the total number of communicative services, as well as the comparative communicative capacity of linguistic structures and their legal status. In other words, the nature of state regulation of the ratio of languages, the level of genetic proximity of the languages that make up the linguistic situation, the ethnic origin of the prestigious language in the current linguistic situation, and the assessment of the languages jointly used by society are analyzed. It should be noted that the Soviet period in the article refers to the twenty-year period before the year of independence. Relevance of the article: due to the multi-ethnic structure and cultural diversity of Kazakhstan, language policy affects not only the country's social stability and economic development but also cultural integration (). Since gaining independence, changes in language policy and the analysis of the current linguistic situation have become especially relevant. Novelty: the study presents the transformation of the linguistic situation in Kazakhstan by comparing the language policy of the Soviet period and its long-term consequences with the period of independence. New trends and tendencies are identified, new sources are analyzed, including recent studies and statistical data. The sociolinguistic characteristics of the current linguistic situation are assessed, the role of the Kazakh language is examined, and possible directions for its further development are predicted. Practical significance: the results of the study can be useful to scientists and specialists in the field of language policy, sociolinguists, sociologists, and political scientists to improve the language policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, develop intercultural communication, and support multilingualism. In addition, the study provides an opportunity to develop practical recommendations for the implementation of language policy in the education system and in the field of culture.
Rolul structurilor de blindate grele în războiul modern
Authors:   Facultatea de Comandă și Stat Major, Universitatea Națională de Apărare „Carol I”, București, NISTORESCU Claudiu Valer
Published: January 2025

While the nature of warfare remains constant, it is important to acknowledge that its character is evolving due to the influence of new technologies and weapon systems. Recent armed conflicts, such as those in Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukraine, and the Gaza Strip, highlight the importance of technology in military operations’ planning and execution, as well as the need to integrate new technologies and weapon systems within the existing military capabilities in order to enhance their effectiveness.
Loitering munitions, also known as “kamikaze drones” or “suicide drones”, are new and versatile weapons that are increasingly used in both conventional and unconventional military confrontations. Military organizations show growing interest in the opportunities and benefits of using these new capabilities. In this context, we aim to investigate the integration of these capabilities into land operations, with a focus on their potential to shape future battlefields and warfare. The study topic is of interest to military planners, military commanders, and defence decision-makers.
Argumente privind intensificarea rolului inducerii în eroare în doctrina militară românească
Authors:   Universitatea Națională de Apărare „Carol I”, București, TOROI George-Ion
Published: January 2025

The celebrated idea of Prussian war strategist Carl von Clausewitz regarding conventional warfare played a dominant role up to the First World War in the West. In his seminal work “On War”, Clausewitz posits: “If you want to overcome your enemy, you must match your efforts against the power of resistance!” In a way, his idea was akin to annihilating the enemy’s army in major battles. However, this idea was challenged by British military strategist Basil Henry Liddell Hart in his book, titled “The Strategy”, by proposing a different military theory called “Indirect Approach”. The objective of this paper is based on making a comparative analysis between Clausewitz and Liddell Hart regarding the utility of their military theories in modern warfare. While taking a methodology based on a comparative analysis of the utility of the two doctrines, this paper explores the effectiveness of those military strategies against the current asymmetries in modern warfare. To buttress the reliability of this research, the examples from the Ukrainian war and the Sri Lankan civil war between 1990 and 2009 will be examined. The main objectivity of this paper lies in creating a novel discussion on the merits and demerits of Clausewitz and Basil Liddell Hart’s theories of war in contemporary warfare. The results emerging from this research will demonstrate the relevance of re-reading both Clausewitz and Liddell Hart in an era where the orthodox idea of warfare is at stake.
Tehnologii emergente în conflictele militare – implicații etice și juridice
Authors:   Academia Forțelor Aeriene „Henri Coandă”, Brașov, VASILACHE Cristina Elena , MAZILU Loreta Daniela ,   Universitatea „Transilvania” din Brașov
Published: January 2025

This article examines the growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine and their impact on regional and global geopolitical dynamics, focusing on the importance of military organizational management in this complex situation. The confrontation between the two countries, fuelled by Moscow’s geopolitical aspirations to consolidate its control over Ukraine, has escalated into a military conflict with far-reaching repercussions. Ukraine’s rapprochement with the European Union and NATO has exacerbated tensions, generating indirect arms deliveries and threatening regional stability. In this context, military organisational management becomes crucial to manage and mitigate the escalation of the conflict. The capacity for strategic planning and coordination of military actions is essential to maintain stability and prevent wider conflict. Also, the ability to manage human and material resources effectively and strategically can influence the outcome and duration of conflict. In addition, it is important to stress that tensions between Russia and Ukraine not only have bilateral consequences, but also affect relations between Russia and NATO. Military management must therefore be adaptable and address the complex and interlinked challenges of this rapidly changing geopolitical context. The paper further argues that an appropriate approach to military organisational management can be essential for managing the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as for maintaining regional and global stability in the face of the complex challenges of current geopolitical tensions.
The Impact of Space-Based Capabilities on the Global Balance of Power, in the Context of Technological and Military Field
Recent Developments
Authors:   Research Associate, “Grigore Gafencu” Research Centre for International Relations and Cultural Studies, “Valahia” University, Târgovişte, CERNAT Romică
Published: January 2025

After the Second World War the technological progress in space systems has increased the relevance of the space domain, which has an essential strategic role in obtaining victory in all battlespace domains. Space capabilities perform a decisive role in all types of military operations, especially those involving the employment of nuclear weapons, in early warning, identification, location of nuclear facilities and launching sites, as well as in destroying them, in support for intermediary operations, collecting information in all warfighting domains, surveillance, reconnaissance, management and coordination of operating systems.
Space-based capabilities are also relevant to the normal functioning of modern societies and can be used in activities characteristic to the entire political, economic, civil, information, cyber, infrastructure, and military spectrum. Thus, their interruption would lead to the suspension of the services on which a functional system, for example a state, its society, or departments depend.
Produk Hukum Pemerintah Daerah
Authors: Abdi Syahputra Ritonga  , Farhan Azhari Harahap  , M. Rabitha Lufthansa
Published: January 2025

This research discusses legal products produced by regional governments in the context of implementing regional autonomy. Regional legal products include various types of regulations such as regional regulations (perda), governor regulations, and regent/mayor regulations which have an important position in local government governance. This research aims to analyze the creation process, substance and legal impact of regional legal products on society and regional government. The method used in this research is a normative juridical approach using qualitative analysis of regulations issued by regional governments. The research results show that although regional legal products have a significant role in encouraging regional progress, there are a number of challenges related to synchronization between regional regulations and higher-level legislation. Apart from that, the effectiveness of regional legal products in responding to community needs still faces obstacles in implementation in the field. This research suggests the need to strengthen the capacity of regional government officials in preparing and supervising legal products, as well as increasing synergy between central and regional governments in order to realize more effective regional autonomy.
Penegakan Hukum Tindak Pidana Pertambangan Emas dan Tembaga Tanpa Izin di Wilayah PT Freeport Indonesia
Authors: Desthiny Elsina Angelita Wayoi
Published: January 2025

This thesis is the result of a study that describes gold mining as a natural resource controlled by the State used for the welfare of the people as a whole. In reality, Illegal Gold Mining (PETI) in Mimika Regency, Central Papua Province is increasingly occurring. The activities of miners who do not have permits have become their main/permanent job. By looking at this problem, the perpetrators of illegal gold mining have clearly violated the legal regulations on mineral and coal mining. However, in reality, what is happening in Mimika Regency is that there are still many gold mining perpetrators who do not have permits. The research method used is a qualitative method with data collection techniques through literature studies and field studies including observation and interviews. The final results are determined using the Miles and Huberman model data analysis technique. The results of this study are How is the current law enforcement and why law enforcement against illegal gold mining (PETI) in Mimika Regency is not optimal, how is the ideal law enforcement in the future?