bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
İKLİM DEĞİŞİKLİĞİ EKONOMİYİ ETKİLER Mİ? ÖĞRENCİLERİN FARKINDALIK DÜZEYİNİN TESPİTİ İÇİN ÖLÇEK GELİŞTİRME ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: Erdem Arslan Kifayet , Noyan Yalman İlkay
Published: January 2025

İklim değişikliği konusunda toplum bilincinin arttırılması büyük önem taşımaktadır. Olası tehlikelere ve tehditlere karşı mücadele edebilmek bu bilinçle mümkündür. İklim değişikliğinin olumsuz etkilerini engellemek ya da ortaya çıkanları azaltabilmek konusunda farkındalık oluşturmak önemlidir. Bu çalışmada genç ve okumuş nüfusu temsil eden üniversite öğrencilerinin iklim değişikliğinin sebep olduğu ekonomik etkiler konusunda farkındalık düzeylerini ölçmek amacı ile bir ölçek geliştirilmiştir.
Bu çalışmanın amacı, öğrencilerin iklim değişikliğinin ekonomik etkileri konusundaki farkındalıklarını değerlendirmek için geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçüm aracı geliştirmektir. Çalışma grubu olarak Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi 2023-2024 eğitim öğretim yılında temel ve uygulamalı bilimler alanında öğrenim gören öğrenciler seçilmiştir. Toplam 780 kişilik grubun belirlenmesi için olasılığa dayalı örnekleme yöntemlerinden küme örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Veri analizi 'R' Paket Programı kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma ölçek geliştirme çalışması olduğu için AFA analizi R “psych” paketi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Ölçek, 39 madde ve “İklim Değişikliğinin Ekonomik Etkilerine Yönelik Farkındalık”, “İklim Değişikliği Farkındalığı ve Önemi”, “İklim Değişikliğinin Olumsuz Etkilerine Yönelik Farkındalık” olmak üzere 3 faktörden oluştuğu tespit edilmiştir. Geliştirilen ölçeğin toplam varyansın %63’ünü açıkladığı görülmüş ve güvenirliğe ilişkin, Cronbach Alpha değeri 0,96 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Çalışma DFA analizi, R “psych” kullanılarak analiz edilmiş olup, RMSE- RMR-SRMR değeri 0.06, CFI-TLI değeri 0,98, NFI-GFI-AGFI değeri 0,97 olarak tespit edilmiştir.
MUVAKKİTZADE PERTEV DİVANINDA GECE MEFHUMU
Authors: Sivri Murat
Published: January 2025

Günün yarısı olarak bilinen gece, yeryüzündeki tüm canlılar için büyük bir öneme sahiptir. İbnü’l-vakt olarak da nitelenen insan içinse, çok daha büyük bir önemdedir. Gecenin en belirgin özelliği karanlık olması ve dinlenmeyi temsil etmesidir. Şairler içinse; duygu ve hayal dünyasının yoğunlaşması, gam ve kederin artması gibi özellikleri ortaya çıkarmasıdır. Divan şairleri gece kavramını farklı anlam ve özellikleriyle, zengin bir biçimde kullanmışlardır. XVIII. yüzyıl divan şairlerinden Muvakkitzade Pertev de şiirlerinde gece ve gecenin çağrıştırdığı anlamları ustaca kullanmıştır. Çalışmamızda, Muvakkitzade Muhammed Pertev’in hayatı hakkında kısa bir bilgi verilmiş, divanında gece ve geceyle ilgili kavramlar belirtilerek, gecenin çağrıştırdığı anlamların şairin şiirlerinde hangi duygu ve ifadeyle kullanıldığı ortaya konmuş, geceyle ilgili benzetme ve mazmunlar üzerinde durulmuştur
PISANJE O HOLOKAUSTU I STVARNOST
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Serbia, Gvozden Vladimir
Published: January 2025

In Western poetics, literature has been connected to reality through the concept of

mimesis from the very beginning. The evolution of literature led to the challenge of estab-
lished ideas about reality in the modernist novel. But in World War II, reality decided to

strike back. If there was, as Hans Jonas says, more „reality than is possible„ in the Holocaust,
how can literature express that excess? Holocaust survivor literature does not actually
insist as much as is commonly thought on the idea of the unthinkable, the unimaginable,
and the unspeakable. Jorge Semprun points to the paradox that a lived experience can be
expressed even though it was not possible to live it: „After all, there is nothing that cannot
be expressed. The ineffableness with which they fill our ears is only an excuse. Or a sign of
laziness. Everything can always be said, speech contains everything„. If we aestheticize the
Holocaust using arguments about the unspeakable and the unimaginable, then we easily
come to the uneasy conclusion that it is harder to write about survival than to survive. This
paper tries to, in a broad scope of structural poetics based on a large number of works about
the Holocaust by writers of different generations (P. Levi, Ј. Semprun, J. Améry, C. Delbo, E.
Wiesel, W. Frankl, I. Kertész, Đ. Lebović, A. Tišma, to deconstruct the problem of relations
of the writing about the Holocaust and reality.
ULOGA FOTOGRAFIJA U (RE)KONSTRUKCIJI PROŠLOSTI U DELU „ISELJENICI“ V.G. ZEBALDA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Serbia, Nešić Pavković Milena R.
Published: January 2025

The American literary theorist Marianne Hirsch develops the concept of postmemory to
explain the way descendants experience and interpret experiences of their parents, which they

remember only as narratives and images they grew up with. This work relies on her metho-
dological framework, which she conceived with the children of Holocaust victims in mind,

but whose understanding she extended to include the descendants of perpetrators as well. The
primary aim of this paper is to highlight the importance of documentary evidence, specifically
photographs, in the reconstruction of the unexperienced past by the postmemory generation,
as well as to analyze how W.G. Sebald, as a descendant of perpetrators, uses documents in a
broader sense to present the past to himself and others, and to compel future generations to
remember and become secondary witnesses.
TRI FILOZOFEMA HOLOKAUSTA
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Institute for philosophy and social theory, Serbia, Krstić Predrag M.
Published: January 2025

The paper is devoted to the ways in which philosophical and theological thinking tried to
conceptualize the Holocaust without offense. Three terms or three codes have been singled
out – radical evil, tremendum and Auschwitz – which are used by those interpreters who
appreciate that the theory encounters an event that eludes conceptual capture and suspends
almost all previous discursive operators. Despite this, they strive to think about both the

incomprehensibility of the Holocaust and the reasons for it. Each of those three philos-ophems deserved a separate part of the article, while the conclusion suggests landmarks
within which the naming of that unnameable and the thinking of that unthinkable could
(further) continue productively.
CONTESTED REMEMBRANCE OF THE HOLOCAUST IN POST-COMMUNIST EUROPE
Authors:   Georgia State University Department of Political Science, Subotić Jelena
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the ways in which the memory of the
Holocaust in post-communist Europe has become appropriated
to represent other types of historical crimes. I demonstrate how
the familiar narratives and images of the Holocaust have been
appropriated for three major purposes: to promote narratives of
competitive victimization, to criminalize communism, and to
advance myths of European unity. I illustrate these arguments
with brief examples of contested commemorative practices of
the Holocaust in Poland, Lithuania, and the House of European
History in Brussels. The analysis shows that the continuing

contestation about the Holocaust has produced many oppor-
tunities for Holocaust instrumentalization, which has serious
political consequences in the present.
THE HOLOCAUST IN KRAKÓW THROUGH THE LENS OF JEWISH CHILDREN
Authors:   Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), Sliwa Joanna
Published: January 2025

How does a focus on Jewish children expand our under- standing of the Holocaust? The case study of Kraków, Poland, explores how Jewish children lived, were persecuted, and strug- gled to survive in a medium-sized city that held particular importance for the German authorities. In this way, the article responds to some of the turns in Holocaust Studies on the role of space and place, age, agency, and social networks. The story of George (Jerzy) Hoffman, a child Holocaust survivor, guides the discussion. However, the research for the article is based on the recollections and experiences of Jewish child survivors who lived through the Holocaust in Kraków, Poland, and who relayed their histories in several hundred written and oral testi- monies, diaries, and memoirs.
Student Engagement Dynamics in Hybrid English Speaking Classes: A Study on Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning in Indonesia
Authors: Nur Syauqiyah Awaliyah Alfiani , Noni Nurdin , Korompot Chairil Anwar
Published: January 2025

The study investigates student engagement in hybrid English-speaking classes at an Indonesian university, emphasizing synchronous and asynchronous learning. Hybrid learning combines live (synchronous) and flexible (asynchronous) methods to enhance student engagement in cognitive, behavioral, and emotional dimensions. Conducted as a qualitative study, this research involved 20 second-semester students from the Faculty of Language and Literature at Universitas Negeri Makassar. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews to explore students’ engagement in hybrid English-speaking classes across synchronous and asynchronous learning. The findings reveal that hybrid learning fosters high levels of cognitive engagement by promoting active participation, critical thinking, and access to resources supported by responsive lecturers. Behavioral engagement is similarly enhanced through interactive digital tools and inclusive class discussions, encouraging frequent practice and skill reinforcement. Emotional engagement, however, varies, as some students benefit from the flexibility of online learning, while others face challenges due to reduced face-to-face interaction with lecturers. Key challenges identified include maintaining consistent motivation in virtual environments, managing distractions in home settings, and addressing feelings of being overlooked due to limited real-time lecturer attention. Additionally, technology dependency and variable comfort levels with hybrid learning pose challenges for engagement. The study concludes that effective hybrid learning designs that address cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement can significantly enhance student involvement and learning outcomes. These insights contribute to a better understanding of engagement dynamics in hybrid English-speaking courses, offering practical implications for designing more effective learning experiences. However, the study's focus on a specific group of English-speaking students at one institution limits how broadly the findings can be applied. To better understand the strengths and challenges of hybrid learning, future studies should consider a more diverse sample, mix qualitative and quantitative data, and look at how instructor involvement impacts engagement across different learning environments.
Determination of Quality Characteristics in Mature Parsley (Petroselinum hortense) Plants, Parsley Microgreens, and Primed Parsley Microgreens
Authors: Çakır Ali , Sarıyer Tolga , Özbay Nusret
Published: January 2025

The term “microgreen” describes tiny seedlings of edible plants that have cotyledon leaves that form in the first 1-2 weeks after planting. Microgreen is a new topic in vegetable growing and has the potential to provide significant profits in a short time if marketing opportunities are found. For this reason, it is an important issue to compare microgreens with their mature forms and evaluate them in terms of their contribution to our health. In this study, mature parsley plants, parsley microgreens and primed parsley micro greens were compared in terms of yield and some biochemical properties. The study was carried out in greenhouse conditions at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Agriculture, Dardanos Farm in spring and summer of 2023. Seeds of a standard parsley variety (Petroselinum hortense cv. Toros) were used as plant material in the experiment. In the study, ascorbic acid (mg/100g), pH, Titratable Acidity (TEA), water-soluble dry matter (WSDM), apigenin amount and yield (g/m2) parameters were examined. At the first harvest, parsley microgreens had more yield in a shorter time compared to mature parsley plants. The yield has increased especially with the priming application. The amount of ascorbic acid was found to be statistically (P
INVESTIGATING THE LINK BETWEEN BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION
Authors: Tenginakai Mr. Hemant Kumar , Roy Dr. Aamarpali
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the critical relationship between biochemical processes and food safety
standards, highlighting how understanding these processes can enhance consumer protection.
Biochemical reactions play a pivotal role in food preservation, spoilage, and the development
of foodborne pathogens. By analyzing the mechanisms of these processes, the study aims to
identify how they influence food safety regulations and practices. Furthermore, it discusses the
implications of biochemical knowledge in the formulation of effective food safety standards,
which are essential for minimizing health risks to consumers. The findings highlights the
necessity for continuous research and innovation in both the biochemical and regulatory fields
to ensure that food safety standards evolve in alignment with scientific advancements.
Ultimately, this work advocates for a multidisciplinary approach that integrates biochemistry
and food safety to foster a safer food supply chain.
CREATING THE OBJECTIVITY: AUTOPOIETIC PRACTICES OF TV REALITY CONSTRUCTING IN PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTIC MILIEU
Authors: KOZHEMYAKIN E.A. , MASLENKOVA N.A. , SUMSKOY P.F.
Published: January 2025

The paper deals with the subjective aspect of the construction of television reality, which is associated with the ideas of constructing process participants about the content and conditions of this activity, as well as their role in this process. The authors explore how professional journalists determine the quality and degree of realism of their author’s TV product, and how relevant the problem of realism of a media product is to the community. The authors show what strategic and technological decisions journalists resort to in order to make their product more realistic and / or complying with internal norms and conventions. The paper discusses how the professional status roles of participants in the production of a media product are distributed in terms of their ideas about the contribution of each to the construction of television reality. The study uses a qualitative methodology (unstructured interview). When selecting informants (14 people), the authors took into account the inclusion of respondents in the technological plan of television production activities and professional experience in television. The sample was also based on the geographic variability (large, medium and small cities of Russia) and the level of media (federal, regional, municipal). These criteria were used to identify possible patterns in the autopoietic practices of employees of various media outlets. The authors come to the conclusion that the autopoietic practices of constructing television reality are reflexive, self-evaluative and self-justifying, and the rationalization of journalists’ ideas about the constructive nature of activity has certain generation points (their content is determined by a certain context of professional activity and under the influence of subjective and objective factors), as well as it correlates with how actively specialists are included in the technological plan of television production activities.
Assessment of inflammatory markers in Acne vulgaris patients: serum IL-17, IL22, and IL-10
Authors: Al-asadi Othaim Razzaq Faliyh , Alnasrawi Taha H , AL-Shemary Reham. Q
Published: January 2025

One of the four main factors in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris (AV) is inflammation, which may be a primary or secondary process caused by Propionibacterium acnes. To counteract inflammatory mediators, the immune system possesses a variety of anti-inflammatory mechanisms. The data supporting the early involvement of the inflammatory pathway in the etiology of AV, a chronic, complex, inflammatory skin condition, has become more clear. This cell line's activators, Th17 cells, and the cytokines that follow are all probably important in initiating and maintaining the disease. The aim of this study is to determine the degree to which acne vulgaris is influenced by the interleukins IL-10, IL-17, and IL-22. Individualized patients in our study, sex-matched controls were included, and there were 42 male and 58 female AV patients, aged 12 to 30. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure the serum levels of IL-10, IL-17, and IL-22. The levels were then connected with the severity of acne. In cases, the serum levels of IL-10, IL-17, and IL-22 were 0.34±0.080, 0.13, 0.14±0.0035, 0.136-0.233, and 0.24±0.0142, 0.126-0.243 pg/ml, respectively, while in controls, they were 0.13±0.028, 0.10±0.0085, 0.14±0.0035, 0.117-0.126, and 0.22±0.0089, 0.114-0.127 pg/ml. For IL-10 and IL-17, there was a substantial difference in levels between patients and controls; however, for IL-22, the difference was negligible. The levels of IL-10 and IL-17 showed an extremely strong positive connection. This study came to the conclusion that IL-10 and IL-17 are important effectors in the pathophysiology of AV. In acne lesions, Th17 cells activated by IL-22 are probably the main source of IL-37.
Gonokokkenartritis bij een 69-jarige man
Authors: Vandepaer T. , Henckaerts L. , Desmet S. , Verschueren P.
Published: January 2025

Gonococcal arthritis in a 69-year-old male

A 69-year-old man presented with fever and a painful and swollen left wrist and right ankle joint. Aspiration of the left wrist showed purulent fluid and culture was positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The diagnosis of gonococcal arthritis, a manifestation of disseminated gonococcal infection, was made. History revealed he had unprotected sexual contacts with men. Treatment with intravenous ceftriaxon for 7 days and surgical lavage of the joints led to clinical improvement.

Gonorrhea has an increasing incidence in Belgium and is now the most diagnosed sexually transmitted disease (STDs) in men. If untreated, infection with N. gonorrhoeae can lead to a disseminated gonococcal infection, sometimes resulting in serious complications such as arthritis, osteomyelitis, and meningitis. A thorough sexual history is essential in cases of acute monoarthritis or oligoarthritis. Joint aspiration with gram stain, culture and/or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is diagnostic. Treatment of disseminated gonococcal infection consists of intravenous ceftriaxon. Surgical drainage may be necessary in case of purulent arthritis. Notification and testing of sexual partners is crucial to prevent further spread of N. gonorrhoeae.

This case illustrates the importance of considering N. gonorrhoeae as a cause of septic arthritis in sexually active individuals. Early recognition and adequate treatment can prevent complications and further transmission of infections. Physicians should be alert to the increasing incidence of gonorrhoea and its potential complications.
ENZYMATIC OXIDATION OF THIAZOLIDINES IN THE PRESENCE OF CYCLODEXTRINS: EVALUATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF THE REACTANTS AND PRODUCTS
Authors: Antonyuk Volodymyr O. , Manko Nazar O. , Panchak Lidiia V. , Bilyy Rostyslav O. , Bila Halina I. , Antonyuk Lidiia Ya. , Ghiarasim Razvan , Rotaru Alexandru V. , Lesyk Roman B.
Published: January 2025

The antimicrobial activity of native and H2O2-oxidized thiazolidine
derivatives was investigated using horseradish peroxidase (EC 1.11.1.7) in a 33%
aqueous solution of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). To increase the solubility of
thiazolidines, 4% solutions of α- and β-cyclodextrins were used. The presence of
α-CD increased the solubility of the studied compounds by 1.25-2 times, and β-CD
by 1.66-2.87 times. Antimicrobial activity was assessed using the MTT test on
cultures of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The native and oxidized forms of the compounds used in the work differed in their
effect on microorganisms. It was concluded that the use of α- and β-cyclodextrins is promising in increasing the number of synthesized compounds, which indicates
significant potential of cyclodextrins for the enzymatic synthesis of water - and
DMSO-insoluble organic compounds.
REACTION OPTIMIZATION AND QUANTUM-MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME
SEMISYNTHETIC PENICILLINS
Authors: Cheptea Corina , Dimitriu Dan G. , Dorohoi Dana O. , Malancus Razvan N. , Sunel Valeriu
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we report on the synthesis of new semisynthetic
penicillins by acylating 6-aminopenicillanic acid with the sulphur derivatives
transformed into pivalic acid anhydrides, containing nucleus composed of 3-[(5-
nitroindazol-1̓-yl-methyl)]-4-aryl-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole. The antibacterial
properties determined by the presence of β-lactam ring and 5-mercapto-1,2,4-
triazoles nucleus in penicillin molecules has been previously evidenced. Factorial
experiments were organized in order to establish the conditions in which the
reaction yield becomes maximum. The obtained structures were analyzed from
quantum-mechanical point of view and their physical-chemical properties were
established by computation. The structure of the synthesized compounds was
confirmed by the results of elemental and spectral analyses (FT-IR, 1H- and
13C-NMR). The semisynthetic penicillins were previously verified for
toxicological action and antibacterial activity and the obtained results were close
to those for amoxicillin, used as reference drug.
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS IN MALCOLMIA AEGYPTIACA
AND MATTHIOLA LIVIDA
Authors: Chouikh Atef , Anis Ben Ali , Brahim Aida Bousbia
Published: January 2025

Many plants contain bioactive compounds such as polyphenols,
flavonoids and tannins, which have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help
protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. The objective of this study was
to investigate the antioxidant activity of plant extracts from Malcolmia aegyptiaca
and Matthiola livida species. Aerial parts of the plants were collected and dried,
and methanolic extracts were prepared from the dried plants. The total phenolic,
flavonoid and tannin content of the extracts was determined and the antioxidant
activity of the extracts was evaluated using various in vitro and in vivo assays.
M. livida had a higher total phenolic and flavonoid content than M. aegyptiaca.
Both extracts showed antioxidant activity in the assays, with M. livida generally
exhibiting higher antioxidant activity than M. aegyptiaca. M. livida and
M. aegyptiaca are both good sources of bioactive compounds with antioxidant
activity. Therefore, these plants have potential for use in the development of
natural antioxidants for the prevention and treatment of oxidative stress-associated
diseases.
The Role of Hip-Hop in Community Building and its Influence on Cluj-Napoca’s Young Urbanites “Concrete Rockers”. A Case Study
Authors: Ene Bettina , Rațiu Iuliu
Published: January 2025

This article examines the cultural influence of hip-hop on urban youth in Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania (Romania), through a case study of the “Concrete Rockers” Association. This dynamic group is deeply involved in hip-hop activities, with a particular emphasis on breakdancing, its core focus, as well as organizing hip-hop events such as “One May Jam”—the group’s flagship event. Here, members and special guests participate in various hip-hop activities like DJing and graffiti art. By exploring the motivations and experiences that drive these individuals to engage with hip-hop, we aim to gain insight into their roles as both consumers and practitioners of this culture. The article further investigates how group affiliation and identity are formed within this vibrant and close-knit community, while also exploring the Concrete Rockers’ aspirations to become prominent representatives of hip-hop in Transylvania. Our findings, based on primary data, offer a deeper understanding of hip-hop’s role in shaping the identities and lives of young adults in Cluj-Napoca, highlighting the local adaptations and transnational connections of this global movement and underscoring the positive impact hip-hop has on these individuals.
“The World is Cursed”: Studio Ghibli’s Radical Environmental Philosophy
Authors: Patzner Claire
Published: January 2025

Film critics and academics have praised Studio Ghibli for its films’ bold and upfront depictions of war, the Anthropocene, and human consumption. In contrast to American major animation studios who may only touch upon these issues thematically or allegorically to appeal to the masses, the Japanese filmmakers at Studio Ghibli are unafraid to continuously and directly depict war and human greed. This paper focuses on Studio Ghibli’s ecocritical depictions compared to its American Hollywood animated counterparts, such as Walt Disney Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and DreamWorks Pictures. Although American major animated film studios do not reflect as frequently or directly on the climate crisis, I draw from the more overt and didactic American major environmentalist films WALL-E, The Lorax, and Over the Hedge in these juxtapositions. Exploring the film elements of pacing, characterization, and narrative structure, I examine how these elements demonstrate more nuanced depictions in Studio Ghibli’s representations of ecological disaster. Hollywood ecocritical films mainly utilize standardized narratological structures, such as fast-paced linear three-act structures and straightforward characterizations, to convey their ideology that resolving the climate crisis will be uncomplicated and that it is never too late to reverse the harm humans have inflicted on the natural world. Such resolutions place less pressure on the audience for swift environmental action and reduction of human consumption. American ecocritical animated films’ neat resolutions oppose the ambiguous and melancholic endings often presented in Ghibli films that portray ecological disasters and imply that humans may be unable to fully reverse or stop the human deterioration of the natural world but that there remains beauty in the earth’s transience.
The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Achieving SDG 11
Authors: Zaini Farhana Mohd , Kaliwon Julaida , Ismail Farrah Zuhaira , Ariff Nor Rima Muhamad , Jabar Izatul Laili
Published: January 2025

This study examines the role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in advancing SDG 11, considering the size and population of HEIs as ‘small cities’ and as pivotal platforms for educating individuals across various levels. Integrating SDGs into Malaysian HEIs is still a relatively recent initiative, as the Ministry of Higher Education has not yet established specific guidelines. Accordingly, this research aims to investigate the efforts undertaken by Malaysian HEIs in achieving SDG 11 within their campuses. The study employed a comparative analysis of existing assessment tools used to evaluate sustainable HEIs. Subsequently, the semi-structured interview was conducted at six (6) public HEIs and the analysis was supported by ATLAS.ti software. The result revealed five main themes that shall impact SDG 11 in HEIs from the education perspective namely 1) Curriculum design, 2) research and innovation, 3) Campus setting and infrastructure, 4) Community engagement, and 5) Teaching. This research highlights that achieving SDG 11 can be realized through curriculum integration, research initiatives, campus design, community engagement, and teaching practices. These findings aim to inspire other HEIs in Malaysia to enhance their education systems and contribute further to the development of sustainable cities.
Emotional Intelligence and Online Learning Readiness among Students in a Technical University in Malaysia
Authors: Saad Mohd Shamsuri Md , Ibrahim Ismail , Rajikon Muhd Akmal Noor , Kasim Helmi Mohd
Published: January 2025

The main aim of this study is to investigate the influence of emotional intelligence on students’ online learning readiness in a public university in Malaysia. Four hundred and ninety-six students from eight faculties at the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) participated in this study which was conducted fully online using Google Forms due to the pandemic issue. The students completed the Online Learning Readiness (OLR) Scale and the Trait Emotional Intelligence Scale – Short Form (TEIS-SF) to assess their online learning readiness and emotional intelligence. According to the descriptive results, all dimensions related to students’ online learning readiness scored above medium mean scores, and almost all dimensions of emotional intelligence, with the exception of the social dimension, scored above-medium mean scores. Correlation analysis reveals a significant positive relationship between students’ emotional intelligence and their readiness for online learning. The key findings in this study could be used to facilitate online learning by educators and students.
The Effect of Entrepreneurship Skills on Job Creation in Oman
Authors: Farsi, Thuraiya Al , Alias Assoc. Prof. Dr.Rosima , Aljabri Alzahra sulaiman , AlBadi Sumaiya salim
Published: January 2025

This study looks at the impact of business abilities on work creation in Oman, a country going through financial enhancement. Through a far-reaching examination of existing writing and measurable information, it researches the relationship between pioneering capabilities and business age inside Oman’s developing financial scene. The exploration expects to recognize key pioneering abilities fundamental for cultivating position creation and to give proposals to policymakers and partners to upgrade enterprising biological systems helpful for maintainable business development in Oman. There is a strong positive correlation between entrepreneurship skills and job creation, according to the findings. In particular, it was discovered that entrepreneurial skills like recognizing opportunities, coming up with new ideas, and efficiently managing resources significantly impacted the creation of new jobs. The study emphasizes the significance of fostering entrepreneurial skills through education and training programs for Oman’s economic growth and job creation. Based on the study’s findings, recommendations are made for policymakers and stakeholders. They emphasize the need to create support mechanisms, foster collaboration between the government, the private sector, and educational institutions, and encourage research and development initiatives to promote innovation and technological advancement. Oman’s sustainable business expansion and job creation depend on these measures.
Where Are You From?
Authors: Dina Sintia Kapleu Lemegne
Published: January 2025

In the middle of the African diaspora, identities relativise, and the notion of belonging takes another tone. What was concrete in these terms in the home country becomes abstract in the foreign land; however, caution! Either stereotypes or history of fact holds. The question “Where are you from?” translates in the home country in terms of ethnic differences takes the form of country belonging when asked in a foreign land. It embraces the idea of recognition, belonging and remembrance. Out of a banal and unconscious habitus, the land becomes the most robust expression of identity, which Merga Yonas Bula (2023) resumed in terms of “nationality-based collective identity” and “ethnonational-based collective identity”, which, of course, can either be any of these or both; out of which burnt the need of identity recognition and acceptance.

Social media platforms have become the drum of identity construction and transmission, simultaneously expressing fragmentation and participation. They have strengthened identity bonds for the African diaspora and have been used as advocacy platforms for social justice and as a safe space for discussing issues perceived as controversial. As Berna (2020) notes, social media provides an “immediacy of connection” across geographic and political borders. These social media bolster the visibility of the African community by bringing together both the diaspora and the nationals through diaspora advocacy pledges, change narratives, identity construction through African diaspora cultural events, and spotlighting their contributions in Germany. These platforms have created new public spheres, opportunities for social groupings and avenues for organising protests for the African communities in Germany.

Yet, a major barrier appears to be coming to terms with the overall effects of these digital interactions. In contrast to the United States, where demographic breakdowns specific to social media usage are routinely collected, Germany’s strict data protection laws and lack of political will to collect disaggregated demographic information impose significant barriers to measuring and understanding diaspora social media engagement. This data gap hampers research efforts and limits the development of targeted policies for enhancing digital inclusion and representation of diaspora communities.
Migration and Economic Development in Nigeria
Authors: Ewubare Dennis Brown , Dave Odu Godwin
Published: January 2025

The study investigated the effect of migration on economic development in Nigeria from 1981 to 2021. The study used poverty (PVT) to proxy economic development as the dependent variable while net migration rate (NMG), international migration stock (IMG) and rural-urban migration (RBM) were used as the explanatory variables. Descriptive statistics, unit root test, bound cointegration test, as well as Autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) were employed to analyse the data. The study reveals that both in the short run and long run, net migration (NMG) had a negatively insignificant impact on economic development; in the short run and long run international migrant stock (IMG) had a positive and insignificant impact on economic development. Also, in the short run, rural-urban migration (RBM) had a positive and insignificant impact on economic development in Nigeria while it had a negative and insignificant impact on economic development over the data period. The study thus concluded that migration did not promote economic development in Nigeria within the period under review. The study recommends that The Nigerian government should handle the migration crisis promptly, contribute to job creation, and improve the environment to discourage people from moving, as well as encourage its skilled workforce overseas to come home to aid in national development.
Revisiting Antigone in Marina Carr’s Portia Coughlan (1996)
Authors: Karaköse Onur
Published: January 2025

1990s Contemporary British Drama is epitomized with plays over which violence, cruelty, and abject depictions of selfhood reign in an attempt to propel a renegotiation of imposed normativity on the subject. Marina Carr, as a prominent contemporary Irish playwright writes plays that are experiential on a deeper level as she delves into characters that walk on the liminal borders between life and death. Marina Carr’s play Portia Coughlan represents a family enmeshed in the incest taboo, re-negotiates the subversive familial subjectification enforced on Portia, and explores the theme of a broken self, which is condensed by the loss of an irreplaceable brother. Interpreting Portia Coughlan as a re-evaluation of Sophocles’ Antigone, this article initiates discussion on the play by applying contemporary arguments on the intersections between Antigone, gender normativity, taboos, kinship, familial ties, and interior objectification of the subject as were discussed in Judith Butler’s Antigone’s Claim (2000). By questioning why gender is so crucial to our understanding of the self and why Portia and Antigone as tragic characters are left with no option but to die, this article aims to examine the function of ambiguity and uncontainable nature found in the heroines in regard to their treatment in plays as well as their premise in their respective cultural setting.
A language of Their Own: Deconstructing Patriarchal Language and Religious Oppression in Miriam Toews’ Women Talking
Authors: Metin Vahide
Published: January 2025

This essay explores the depiction of linguistic and religious oppression of women in Miriam Toews' Women Talking, while focusing on their efforts to deconstruct patriarchal structures and reclaim agency. Set within a patriarchal Mennonite community, the novel illustrates the lives of women and their endeavors to find a solution to the systemic sexual violence perpetrated by men within the community. This essay argues that the women’s journey toward self-discovery and liberation hinges on their ability to deconstruct patriarchal language and reconstruct a new, emancipatory form of expression. Since language is central to the novel, the analysis of the women’s dialogues and interpretive acts brings their journey of challenging oppressive structures into sharper focus. In this context, Kristeva’s theory of symbolic and semiotic modalities, which transcend phallogocentrism, and Derrida’s theory of deconstruction, which challenges fixed meanings and centralized authority in language offer significant insight into how these women navigate the journey of deconstructing oppressive language and religion while attempting to reconstruct new ones. Building on these theoretical perspectives, the essay situates the novel within discussions of feminism, religious hegemony, and gender-based violence, exploring how language and religion, as tools of patriarchal oppression, intersect to shape the women's experiences. Finally, it demonstrates how Women Talking challenges and redefines narratives of power and agency in contemporary literature.
The Role of Age in Second Language Acquisition
Authors: Yaş Emin
Published: January 2025

When it comes to learning a second language, no matter what age, almost every publication talks about individual differences that lead the learners to success. It is possible to say that the age factor is the most significant of these. Various elements occur as a result of individual differences: The rate of acquisition, ultimate achievement and the processes involved in language acquisition are important ones affected by differences among learners, particularly their age. The present work deals mainly with the age issue in second language acquisition, along with other factors related to individual differences, which are often treated in psychological positions. The data were obtained from a literature search. Looking at the written literature in the field, it has been found that the onset of second language acquisition and the final accomplishment are also the two titles that scholars have studied very much. The question of whether a critical period addressed language acquisition exists is a controversial one in the scientific world. However, even though there are no well-delineated age restrictions ready for attaining native or native-like proficiency in a second language, the period (age) at which one starts has been shown to correlate with ultimate proficiency.
Government Services and Channel Choice: An Empirical Investigation of the Factors Influencing Channel Choice in the Southern Metropolitan Cities of India
Authors: PAKKALA AADESH , HEBBAR* SUNITH
Published: January 2025

India is a diverse country with varying demographic characteristics, different people tend to choose different channels to avail government services. With the varying preferences among the public multi-channel management thus has become one of the critical aspects of public service delivery. The channels such as traditional, electronic, and mobile government (MG) services are mainly used in delivering the services. In this direction, the study analysed the critical determinants impacting channel use and channel satisfaction for which primary data has been collected using a questionnaire survey (391 responses). The results of ordinal logistic regression indicated the significance of demographic factors viz. gender, education and income on channel use and satisfaction. Further age was found to have a critical influence on MG use. Further, the attitudinal dimensions (ease of use, usefulness), transparency, internet access and new technology acceptance were having a significant influence on both indicators of channel choice (use and satisfaction) especially stronger towards MG services. The discussions and implications both from theoretical and managerial perspectives are laid down accordingly based on the results in the paper.
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in Managing Hypertension among Adults in Indonesia
Authors: Anggraini Dewi
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in managing hypertension among adults
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) effectively reduces blood pressure by managing stress and enhancing relaxation. Studies show significant reductions in systolic and diastolic pressure, particularly in individuals with resistant hypertension. MBSR programs are most beneficial when tailored to cultural contexts and when participants maintain consistent practice. It serves as a valuable, non-pharmacological complement to traditional hypertension treatments, improving overall well-being and long-term health outcomes.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Biofeedback theory, cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) & transactional model of stress and coping may be used to anchor future studies on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in managing hypertension among adults. It emphasizes the importance of addressing both mental and physical health, providing a complementary treatment to traditional medical interventions such as medication. As a non-drug treatment, MBSR can reduce reliance on expensive medications, offering a more affordable alternative for long-term hypertension management.
Federated Learning Unveiled: From Practical Insights to Bold Predictions
Authors: Bharathi M. , Srinivas T. Aditya Sai
Published: January 2025

Federated Learning (FL) is a collaborative machine learning technique that lets multiple entities train a shared model without exchanging their data, keeping privacy intact. Over the past decade, FL has evolved, scaling to millions of devices in various domains, all while maintaining strong differential privacy (DP) protections. Companies like Google, Apple, and Meta have successfully brought FL to life in their systems, proving its real-world value. However, challenges remain. Verifying server-side DP guarantees and managing training across a mix of device types are complex issues that need attention. Emerging trends like large multi-modal models and blurred lines between training and personalization are pushing traditional FL to its limits. To address these challenges, we propose a more flexible FL framework focused on privacy principles, using trusted execution environments and open-source collaboration to drive future innovation.
ВЛИЯНИЕ РАЗЛИЧНЫХ МОДИФИКАЦИЙ ПИТАТЕЛЬНЫХ СРЕД НА КОЛИЧЕСТВЕННЫЙ ВЫХОД МИКРОКЛУБНЕЙ КАРТОФЕЛЯ
Authors: К. Т. Етдзаева  , Е. В. Овэс  , Н. А. Гаитова  , Я. Ю. Доброва
Published: January 2025

В данной статье представлены исследования по повышению коэффициента размножения картофеля при тиражировании in vitro. Микроклональное размножение картофеля в настоящее время является основой получения первичных семян для размножения ценных и оздоровленных семян картофеля. Совершенствование технологии получения микроклубней картофеля in vitro позволяет расширить период наращивания семенного материала за счет круглогодичного выращивания, что повысит эффективность программ клонального микроразмножения картофеля. К основным преимуществам метода наращивания микроклубней относится снижение трудовых затрат на поддерживание растений-регенерантов в культуре, возможность продолжительного хранения микроклубней и отсутствие сезонности выращивания. Объектами исследования являлись микрорастения картофеля сортов Садон, Гулливер, Кумач. В ходе исследований были использованы питательные среды на основе минерального состава Мурасиге–Скуга с добавлением агар-агара и без, а так же с различным содержанием сахарозы, а так же было исследовано влияние различных культуральных сосудов на эффективность получения микроклубней в культуре in vitro. В результате экспериментов и анализа полученных данных было выявлено, что для наращивания микроклубней культуральные сосуды размером 18х18х20 см являются более оптимальными. При изучении влияния состава питательных сред наибольшие результаты были получены при использовании агаризованной с содержанием сахарозы 2% на первом этапе и жидкой с содержанием 8% сахарозы на втором этапе. Внедрение оптимизированной технологии наращивания микроклубней картофеля in vitro в производственный процесс будет способствовать увеличению выхода стандартной фракции микроклубней, что повысит качество меристемного посадочного материала картофеля и в итоге выход полученных оригинальных семян.
Ключевые слова: микрорастения, клубнеобразование, фракция микроклубней, питательные среды, культуральные сосуды.
АДАПТИВНОЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЕ ФИНАНСОВОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТЬЮ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЙ АПК
Authors: Н. А. Аманкелді  , А. К. Саурукова  , А. Б. Учкампирова  , А. Ж. Асанова  , П. Д. Бейсекова
Published: January 2025

Успешное функционирование и экономическое развитие предприятий АПК во многом зависит от совершенствования их деятельности в сфере обеспечения экономической безопасности. Важным аспектом для эффективного управления является понимание экономической безопасности предприятия как сложного комплексного явления. Поэтому проблема поиска и внедрения в практику новых форм и методов управления, разработка стратегии экономической безопасности предприятий позволили бы подготовить и реализовать соответствующие программы действий по нейтрализации внешних и ликвидации внутренних, постоянно возникающих угроз.
Полученные результаты показали необходимость внедрения инструментов финансового контроллинга в систему адаптивного управления финансовой безопасностью предприятия АПК, что неразрывно связано с трансфером технологий. Объектом исследования является движение технологий по обеспечению внедрения инструментов финансового контроллинга в процесс управления финансовой безопасностью предприятий. Проведен анализ теоретических подходов к адаптивному управлению финансовой безопасностью предприятий. Рассмотрены принципы, функции и виды финансового контроллинга. Системный подход использован для исследования научных подходов к адаптивному управлению финансовой безопасностью на основе финансового контроллинга. Значительное внимание уделено анализу функций и задач финансового контроллинга в современных нестабильных условиях экономического развития предприятий АПК. Раскрывается роль и значение адаптивного управления финансовой безопасностью агропредприятий с помощью современного инструментария финансового контроллинга, который состоит из договорных обязательств, позволяющих обеспечить эффективный механизм принятия управленческих решений в отношении предприятия и его контрагентов или других финансовых институтов.
Ключевые слова: передача технологий, финансовый контроллинг, финансовая безопасность, финансовое состояние, мониторинг, диагностика, угрозы.