bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Use of Technologies Based on Artificial Intelligence in Teaching a Foreign Language in an Educational Organization of Secondary Vocational Education
Authors:   Don State Technical University, Zibrov Valery A. , Zibrova Ksenia V. ,   Don State Technical University
Published: March 2024

The article considers artificial intelligence technology together with deep learning algorithm for modernization of foreign language teaching in the educational organization of secondary vocational education. Foreign lan-guage processing is one of the main methods of artificial intelligence and is widely used in speech analysis and recognition. In order to increase the proportion of qualitatively learned material by young professionals, different teaching methods are implemented according to the different training levels of students, and system-atic simulation comparisons are made according to their degree of training. The work emphasizes the im-portance of a balanced approach to the application of artificial intelligence technologies in the process of teaching foreign language as part of the system of secondary vocational education, taking into account the ad-vantages and disadvantages of software products.
Modern Features and Trends of Development of the European Economic and Monetary Union
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of Russian Federation, Alekseev Petr V.
Published: March 2024

One of the key aspects of modern global economic development is the deepening of the systemic economic crisis in the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). This article examines the current characteristics and trends in the development of EMU. The relevance of the research is due to the need to study the problems and risks arising in the process of European integration at the present stage. The aim of this work is to identify, analyze and assess the current characteristics and trends of development of the European Economic and Monetary Union. The research methodology includes structuring, comparison, generalization, systemic, eco-nomic, institutional, logical, statistical analysis, as well as the use of induction, deduction and synthesis. The results of the study are analysis and assessment of the features and flaws of European economic integration and the systematization of negative trends leading to a weakening of the EMU’s position in the global econo-my.
On the Issue of Some Problems of Intersectoral Cooperation of Criminal and Administrative-Tort Legislation
Authors:   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rus-sian  Federation, Reshnyak Mariya G.
Published: March 2024

The article highlights and analyzes the problems of criminal and administrative legislation related to deviations from the principles of consistency and fairness of law. The present article delves into the consideration of the actual problem associated with the peculiarities of differentiation of legal responsibility for falsification of vari-ous evidence in criminal cases and cases of administrative offenses. The author analyzed the current legisla-tion establishing administrative and criminal liability for falsification of the specified evidence, distinguished the features and problems of regulation and differentiation of these types of legal liability for the committing these unlawful acts. The work uses dialectical, analytical, comparative legal and other methods. Based on the con-ducted research, the author formulated specific conclusions and proposals aimed at improving the regulation of liability for falsification of evidence in an administrative offense case.
Introduction of Digital Technologies in Notary Activity in the EAEU Member States as a Factor Contributing to the Creation of a Unified Notary Information System
Authors:   Odintsovo Branch of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry  of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Tereshchenko Elena I.
Published: March 2024

The article discusses the need to create a Unified Notary Information System in the Eurasian Economic Union, which will allow advancement to a higher level of economic cooperation, lead to more effective development of civil legal relations, and allow for electronic exchange of information and documents. The procedure for reg-istration and execution of notarial acts has been studied; the amount of information to be recorded, as well as methods for recording it. A comparative analysis of the legislation of the member states of the Eurasian Eco-nomic Union regulating notarial activities was carried out. The procedure and method of collecting information, the level of security of documents, and the possibility of conducting verification activities to determine the au-thenticity of the submitted documents are considered. The subject of comparison is the degree of use of digital technologies within the framework of the electronic exchange of information and documents between partici-pants in civil transactions (notaries, citizens, legal entities). Attention is focused on analyzing the degree of im-plementation of digital technologies within the framework of storing notarial documents. The capabilities of notaries to provide notarial services are considered, including the ability to collect information necessary to per-form a notarial act, and information necessary to formalize inheritance rights. The powers of notaries in the framework of interaction with state registers have been studied, including the powers to carry out verification actions in relation to applicants, register rights to movable and immovable property, to introduce encumbrances on movable and immovable property, as well as to make changes to the information contained in state regis-ters. The subject of comparison was the degree of digital technology usage in the process of storage of notarial documents, as well as in the framework of electronic exchange of information between participants of civil turnover (notaries, individuals and legal entities). Prospects for further research in this area are defined.
Social Factors of Territorial Development in Russian Legal Regulation
Authors:   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Patokina Natalya N.
Published: March 2024

The article delves into the modern Russian legislation on territorial development in relation to its human-centeredness at the levels of goal-setting and implementation. It states the existence of a problem in the man-agement of territorial development, which consists in its lack of effectiveness in overcoming the demographic compression of peripheral and semi-peripheral territories. To describe the problematic situation, the author’s concepts of action landscape and action landscaping of territorial development are proposed. Apart from this, the author presents the results of the retrospective analysis of the semantic content of the terms development and management in specialized normative-legal documents, scientific and reference sources. Legislative acts on the management of territorial development are considered in terms of their involvement of the population in the relevant processes on the ground. It is concluded that the current specialized legislation on territorial devel-opment takes into account social factors of territorial development, including the residents’ own vision of the future, grassroots practices and initiatives for its realization, the potential of direct participation of social actors and local communities in the development of territories is insufficient. The prospects for solving the problem are associated with the actualization of the National Projects of Russia.
Kıbrıs’ta Bir Despot: Isaakios Dukas Komnenos
Authors: Üstün Ergun
Published: March 2024

Kıbrıs, sahip olduğu stratejik konumu ve yer altı zenginlikleri dolayısıyla tarihin her döneminde Akdeniz için önemli bir yere sahip olmuştur. Ada bu nedenle Antik Çağ’dan itibaren bölgede bulunan güçlü devletler tarafından istilaya maruz kaldığı için kendi bağımsızlığını sürdürememiştir. MÖ 58 yılından itibaren Roma İmparatorluğu’nun sınırları içerisinde yer alan Kıbrıs, MS 395 yılında bu imparatorluğun ikiye ayrılmasıyla birlikte Bizans’ın (Doğu Roma) hâkimiyeti altında kalmıştır. Bu tarihten itibaren kısmen Bizans’ın hâkimiyeti altında kalan Ada, 1184 yılında I. Manuel’in yeğeni olan Isaakios Dukas Komnenos tarafından zapt edilmiştir. Kıbrıs’ta bağımsızılığını ilan eden Isaakios daha sonra bununla da yetinmeyerek Bizans tahtında meşru hak iddiasında bulunmuştur. Zira bu dönemde Bizans tahtında Komennenoslar sonrası Angelos devri başlamıştı. Bu bağlamda bir Komnenos olarak Angelos’lara karşı tahtta hak iddiasında bulunan Isaakios, Bizans tahtını ele geçirmek için ömrünün sonuna kadar mücadele etmekten geri durmayacaktır. Bu çalışmada dönemin ana kaynakları öncülüğünde Isaakios’un hayatı, ailesi, Kıbrıs idaresi ve sonrasında yaşanan gelişmeler ele alınıp tartışılacaktır.
THE IMPACT OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP ON INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Authors: Zahari Afzal Izzaz , Syed Yusuf Sharifah Norzehan , Said Jamaliah , Abdul Manan Dewi Izzwi , Mohd Tahir Hirnissa
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The paper aims to investigate the impacts of ethical leadership on the effectiveness of internal control systems in government departments
 
Design/methodology/approach: The investigation is based on 182 distributed survey questionnaires provided to government department employees in managerial positions. The questionnaire items relating to ethical leadership are based on the components of role-modelling, strictness and openness. Internal control systems were evaluated based on the COSO framework, and the hypotheses were tested using regression models on the correlation between ethical leadership and internal control systems.
 
Findings: The major conclusion of the study is that there is a significantly positive correlation between ethical leadership and internal control systems. The study points out the importance of ethical leadership in ensuring the effectiveness of internal control systems.
 
Contribution: The results provide insight and information on how to enhance internal control systems through ethical leadership. The study also contributes to internal control systems literature by providing empirical evidence on the causal effect that a leader has on systems effectiveness.
Keywords: Ethics, government, internal control, leadership, public sector.
 
Cite as: Zahari, A. I., Syed Yusuf, S. N., Said, J., Abdul Manan, D. I., & Mohd Tahir, H. (2023). The impact of ethical leadership on internal control systems. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(TI), 1-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8issTIpp1-25
MONEY LAUNDERING FRAMEWORK FOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS: POST COVID-19
Authors: Zolkaflil Salwa , Syed Mustapha Nazri Sharifah Nazatul Faiza , Mohd Razali Fazlida , Ahmad Tarmizi Masetah , Masum Mofijul Hoq
Published: March 2024

Background and Purpose: The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked global challenges, economic disruption, and an increase in related crimes, such as scams, fraud, and cybercrime. It has also changed the routines of individuals, businesses, and governments in combating financial crimes, especially professional accountants. As front-liners in the anti-money laundering (AML) regime, professional accountants play a vital role in combating financial crime, including money laundering activities that have risen during the pandemic. However, limited study has investigated the money laundering reporting framework for the professional accountants. Hence, this study aims to investigate the money laundering framework for professional accountants that suits the post-pandemic period.
 
Methodology: This study conducted a content analysis, focussing on the current red flags for money laundering activities specifically for the professional accountants mentioned in prior literature and publicly available reports such as Financial Action Task Force (FATF), ICAEW and ACCA Global. Since this study focuses on the money laundering framework for the professional accountants, this study also referred to the MIA Competency Framework that highlights the importance of professional scepticism and professional judgement.
 
Findings: Findings showed that professional accountants must exercise high professional scepticism and judgement when dealing with money laundering risk indicators related to related party transactions, beneficial ownership and e-commerce activities. This is to provide quality reporting to the authorities and to proceed with money laundering investigations.
 
Contributions: This study will contribute to the regulators and professional accountant by proposing a money laundering framework for the professional accountants that would assist them in fulfilling their role as money laundering reporting entity.
 
Keywords: Money laundering, professional accountants, professional scepticism, professional judgment, Covid-19 endemic.
 
Cite as: Zolkaflil, S., Syed Mustapha Nazri, S. N. F., Mohd Razali, F., Ahmad Tarmizi, M., & Masum, M. H. (2023). Money laundering framework for professional accountants: Post Covid-19. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(TI), 235-256. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8issTIpp235-256
EVOLUTION OF FRAUD-RELATED THEORIES: A THEORETICAL REVIEW
Authors: Rasheed Fathimath , Said Jamaliah , Ismail Khan Norziaton
Published: March 2024

Background and Purpose: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in their report projected that over 4.5 trillion dollars are globally lost due to fraud, with individual organizations losing about 5 per cent of their revenues to fraud annually. Thus, organizations need to understand what contributes to fraud from an individual to organizational perspective, so that strategies to mitigate fraud are formulated. The objective of this paper is to identify various fraud-related theories used in research and their evolution. Subsequently, this study tries to identify the most commonly used fraud theory, approach and unit of analysis.
 
Methodology: This paper employed a systematic review process and the name of the theory was used as the keyword in the Scopus database to identify papers that discussed the theories. A total of 342 papers were initially identified and analysed after which repeated papers were eliminated. Following this, 39 most recent papers were further analysed to identify the most common theories, research approaches and units of analysis, used in fraud research.
 
Findings: The analysis found that fraud theories comprised of theories discussing individual factors and organizational factors, which contribute to fraud. The findings further reveal that the Fraud Triangle Theory is the most frequently applied theory in fraud research, where quantitative approach is most adopted with individuals as a unit of analysis.
 
Contributions: This paper contributes to the growing interest in the study related to fraud by providing a comprehensive analysis of theories related to fraud by bringing together most commonly used theories in fraud research.
 
Keywords: Fraud theories, theoretical review, social control theory, theory of reasoned action, theory of planned behaviour.
 
Cite as: Rasheed, F., Said, J., & Khan, N. I. (2023). Evolution of fraud related theories; a theoretical review. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(TI), 322-350. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8issTIpp322-350
INFLUENCE OF FAMILY OWNERSHIP, BOARD AND TOP MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTICS ON THE QUALITY OF WEBSITE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DISCLOSURE IN INDONESIA
Authors: Melati Indah , Ahmad Nadzri Farah Aida , Arshad Roshayani , Nair Ramesh , Hermawan Ancella Anitawati
Published: March 2024

Background and Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effect of family ownership, board characteristics (board foreign experience and board accounting expertise), and top management characteristics (management education level) on the quality of website Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) disclosure via corporate website among the top companies listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). This study adds to the body of literature by examining the moderating effect of family ownership towards the relationship between board characteristics and website CSR disclosure, which is useful for investors who might have concerns on the level of CSR disclosure as a gauge of firm ethics, particularly in respect to family-owned firms.
 
Methodology: Sample of this study consisted of 100 non-financial companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the year of 2019. To test the study’s hypothesis, multiple linear regression analysis was applied.
 
Findings: Empirical results from this study have shown that family ownership is negatively related to the quality of website CSR disclosure. Board foreign experience has a positive effect on CSR disclosure practices in their respective corporate websites. Meanwhile, top management education level was found to have a negative and statistically significant relationship with the quality of voluntary website CSR disclosure. Lastly, this study demonstrated that family ownership moderates the relationship between board accounting expertise and the quality of CSR disclosure on corporate websites.
 
Contributions: This study contributes to the literature on CSR disclosure by introducing a set of index measuring the quality of voluntary website CSR disclosure, which captures not only the variety, but also the richness of CSR information. The moderating role of family ownership on such relationships, which is rarely investigated in the context of developing countries, was also explored by this study.
 
Keywords: CSR disclosure, voluntary disclosure, family ownership, board characteristics, top management.
 
Cite as: Melati, I., Arshad, R., Ahmad Nadzri, F. A., Nair, R., & Hermawan, A. A. (2023). Influence of family ownership, board and top management characteristics on the quality of website corporate social responsibility disclosure in Indonesia. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(TI), 351-381. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8issTIpp351-381
“GREETINGS FROM HELL (NERAKA KIRIM SALAM)”: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF RELIGIOUS-BASED CYBERBULLYING OF DEHIJABIS
Authors: Rosidi Nur Syifaa , Mohamad Jamil Siti Nurnadilla
Published: March 2024

Background and Purpose: Many studies have been conducted on cyberbullying discourse in Malaysia, but religious-based cyberbullying discourse has received comparatively less attention. Malaysia’s second place ranking in cyberbullying practices among Asian countries in 2018 is striking, and it is worth highlighting that many public figures in the country have encountered cyberbullying upon deciding to remove their hijab. This paper examines how the first dehijabed Instagram posts by local celebrities, Uqasha Senrose, Emma Maembong and Liyana Jasmay incited religious-based cyberbullying.
 
Methodology: This paper employs a mixed-methods approach. We examined the initial post-dehijabbing captions, along with a total of 300 comments on these posts. Through a two-tiered coding and categorization process, we identified 168 religious-based comments containing religious-related terminologies, Arabic expressions, Quranic verses, and Hadith. From this subset, 70 of them exhibit cyberbullying characteristics: Defamation, Defense, Encouragement, Exclusion, Sexual Talk, Insult and Threat/Blackmail. The most prevalent categories, Insult (n=29) and Threat/Blackmail (n=18) were further qualitatively analysed using Laclau and Mouffe’s discourse framework and Halliday’s transitivity analysis.
Findings: The findings reveal that public figures who have removed their hijab have created a hegemonic intervention that challenges Malay Muslim hegemonic practice. Meanwhile, cyberbullies have created a hegemonic closure to counter the hegemonic intervention created by the dehijabed celebrities through the implementation of “Insult” and “Threat”. Nevertheless, the effects of the hegemonic closure, which involves the stabilization of myths as objective reality and the rearticulation of the transgressors’ identities as the sinners, have reproduced the power imbalance between the dominant group and the antagonists.
 
Contributions: This paper demonstrated that while such practices allow cyberbullies to reinforce their dominance and hegemonic practices by manipulating religion, it is crucial to problematize religious-based cyberbullying discourse as yet another form of hegemonic intervention that appears to be a natural articulation in contemporary discourse.
 
Keywords: Discourse analysis, religious-based cyberbullying, Malay hegemony, dehijabing, Malaysian celebrities.
 
Cite as: Nur Syifaa, R., & Siti Nurnadilla, M. J. (2024). “Greetings from hell (neraka kirim salam)”: A discourse analysis of religious-based cyberbullying of dehijabis.  Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(1), 1-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss1pp1-24
Climatología de sequías de rápido desarrollo en la Pampa húmeda Argentina
Authors: Kucheruk Lucas L. , Spennemann Pablo C. , Naumann Gustavo , Rivera Juan C.
Published: March 2024

La sequía es uno de los fenómenos meteorológicos cuyo inicio generalmente se establece en forma lenta y está relacionado principalmente con un déficit de precipitación. Sin embargo, existen eventos de sequía que, a diferencia de las sequías ordinarias, su intensificación ocurre en lapsos menores a un mes, donde el déficit de precipitación se combina con altas temperaturas, mayor intensidad de viento y/o menor humedad atmosférica, lo cual genera una rápida disminución de la humedad del suelo a causa de un aumento sustancial en la evapotranspiración. A estos eventos se los denomina Sequías de Rápido Desarrollo (SRD). Este estudio realiza la primera climatología de SRD sobre la región de la Pampa Húmeda, mediante el uso de simulaciones de humedad del suelo del ERA-5 Land en 14 estaciones meteorológicas de la región. Se analizó la ocurrencia y características de estos eventos utilizando un índice de SRD que considera tanto su intensificación como su severidad. A lo largo del período 1981-2020 se observa que estos eventos ocurren generalmente durante el período octubre-mayo, favorecidas por el incremento estacional de la evapotranspiración. La duración total de cada SRD posterior al período de intensificación fue muy variable, durando desde algunas semanas hasta varios meses, siendo mayor la duración en las estaciones con menor cantidad de eventos. Las SRD representan un porcentaje significativo del total de eventos de sequía, generalmente mayor al 40\% de los eventos de sequías ordinarias totales. Así mismo, se observa un aumento significativo en la frecuencia de SRD en el período 2001-2020 respecto al período 1981-2000. Se identificó que la sequía 2017-2018, que afectó a la Pampa Húmeda, fue en 7 de las 14 estaciones analizadas la SRD de mayor severidad registrada en todo el período. Esta sequía, generó importantes pérdidas económicas, dado que el período de intensificación y su posterior evolución a sequía ordinaria coincidieron con el período crítico del maíz.
En memoria del profesor Fabricio Gabriel Salvatto
Authors: Quinteros Guillermo O.
Published: March 2024

En memoria
Multi-fragmental and multi-phase availability models of the safety-critical I&C systems with two-cascade redundancy
Authors: Kharchenko Vyacheslav , Ponochovnyi Yuriy , Babeshko Ievgen
Published: March 2024

Traditional availability, reliability, and safety models face the dimension problem due to a huge number of components in modern systems, motivating further research in this field. This paper focuses on multi-fragmental and multiphase models for availability and functional safety assessment of the information and control (I&C) systems with two-cascade redundancy considering design faults manifestation during operation. The methodology of the research is based on Markov and semi-Markov chains with the utilization of multi-phase modeling. Several multi-phase models are developed and investigated considering different conditions of operation and failures caused by version faults. The case study of the research is based on the analysis of safety-critical nuclear power plant I&C systems such as the reactor trip systems developed using the programmable platform RadICS.
Practical experience in the construction of roads in difficult soil conditions
Authors: Tulebekova Assel , Zhussupbekov Askar , Zhankina Aizhan , Aldungarova Aliya , Mamyrbekova Gulnaz
Published: March 2024

One of the most important and urgent problems is constructing roads in difficult soil conditions, ensuring their strength, reliability, and normal operation. To create an efficient and competitive transport infrastructure in Kazakhstan, the State Programme of Infrastructural Development “Nurly Zhol” for 2020–2025 was developed. Its main objectives are to improve the technological, scientific, and methodological base, provide resources, and to attract “Big Transit”. The paper presents the details of the survey carried out in one of road construction areas. Irrigation canals and periodic and permanent watercourses represent the hydrographic network of the construction site. The analysis of these features and field tests were included in the research. Stamp tests were performed to analyse mechanical properties of embankment soil to provide more reliable information on the mechanical properties of the soil. Structural and technological solutions were adopted based on the field tests and surveys of hydrological conditions. A numerical simulation was used to determine the stability of the road embankment, the results of which showed maximum deformations of 4.5 mm during the operation of road transport. Geosynthetic material was used to reinforce the subgrade. The results of the study have shown that the analysis of factors affecting the stability of engineering structures on difficult soil conditions helps to achieve some improvement.
Influence of induced drought on photosynthetic performance in Dactylis glomerata varieties during the early growth stage
Authors: Borawska-Jarmułowicz Barbara , Mastalerczuk Grażyna , Dąbrowski Piotr , Tuchowska Żaneta , Kalaji Hazem
Published: March 2024

Drought significantly impacts the growth and yield of forage grasses, particularly its effect on Dactylis glomerata photosynthetic apparatus during the initial phase of development remains largely unknown. This study investigated the effects of drought on physiological parameters of various D. glomerata varieties. The seedlings obtained after seed germination under optimal and simulated drought conditions by PEG 6000 (three variants) were planted in small pots filled with garden substrate. Over a span of 42 days, the plants were initially kept well-watered (70% capillary water capacity, CWC), after which half of the seedlings from each variant were subjected to drought. This drought stress was applied during the tillering phase for 12 days. Subsequently, the plants were rehydrated (at 70% CWC) and allowed to recover for 14 days. Throughout both drought and recovery periods, measurements were taken. Leaf chlorophyll fluorescence parameters were assessed, and the JIP-test analysis was utilised to provide detailed insights into the functionality of D. glomerata photosynthetic apparatus under drought stress and post-recovery conditions. Several parameters were identified as indicative of the plants’ sensitivity to drought, such as performance indices PI ABS and PI tot, along with quantum yield parameters Ψ E0, φ E0, and φ P0. The results highlighted that var. Minora and Tukan exhibited greater tolerance to water deficit when compared to the other varieties studied. They showed a large increases in PIABS and PItot values after drought stress as well as after the re-watering (recovery period) compared to control plants. This suggests their potential for better adaptation to drought conditions.
Characteristics of rhizobacteria in potential hyperaccumulator vegetation and their resistance to gold mine tailing stress
Authors: Aminatun Tien , Rakhmawati Anna , Atun Sri , Idrus Arifudin , Simbolon Doly Risdo , Restele Laode
Published: March 2024

The use of local bacteria is preferred in bioleaching as an environmental-friendly alternative technology in gold mining. In a preliminary study, rhizobacteria were isolated and cultured from three types of hyperaccumulator vegetation from the Ratatotok gold mine, Indonesia, namely Pteris vittata L., Syzygium aromaticum L., and Swietenia mahagoni Jacq. These rhizobacteria still need to be characterised and identified. This study is aimed to cover bacterial phenotypic characterisation, assessment of bacteria resistance to tailing, and identification of bacterial strains the exhibit the highest resistance to tailings. The assessment was carried out across a spectrum of tailing concentrations, selecting the three most robust strains for molecular identification. The process involved genotypic characterisation to determine the species name by analysing the 16S rRNA gene. The results reveal that the phenotypic characteristics of the bacteria isolates vary, but all of them are the indole acetic acid (IAA) hormone producers. The highest IAA producer is the isolate from the rhizosphere of S. aromaticum. Based on the genotypic characterisation test, three most resistant isolates to tailing stress are the following strains Pseudomonas aeruginosa (RTKP1) and Stenotrophomonas geniculata (RTKP2), both from the rhizosphere of P. vittata; as well as Bacillus cereus (RTKS) from the rhizosphere of S. aromaticum. These three strains need to be further tested for their bioleaching capability to recover gold from tailings. Additionally, this study recommends that gold recovery using biological agents can combine the role of hyperaccumulator plants in phytomining and rhizobacteria in bioleaching.
Alexander von Humboldt i Fryderyk Chopin
Authors: Więckowski Andrzej B.
Published: March 2024

W roku 1887 Henryk Siemiradzki namalował obraz zatytułowany Chopin w salonie księcia Antoniego Radziwiłła w roku 1829. Obraz przedstawia scenę, w której gry Chopina słuchają członkowie rodziny książęcej oraz zaproszeni goście, wśród których znajduje się znany badacz przyrody Alexander von Humboldt. Siemiradzki opracował kompozycję obrazu na podstawie tekstu poznańskiego nauczyciela Marcelego Antoniego Szulca z roku 1873. Jednakże tekst Szulca jest autoryzowanym tłumaczeniem opowiadania napisanego przez niemiecką pisarkę Elise Polko w roku 1868. Obraz Siemiradzkiego był pokazywany w niektórych krajach europejskich w latach 1887–1892. W następnych latach znane były tylko kopie jego fotograwiury. Przez 106 lat obraz był uważany za zaginiony, aż pojawił się ponownie w roku 1998 w Nowym Jorku. Przeprowadzono analizę biograficzną okresów, w których Chopin, Humboldt i Radziwiłł mogli się spotkać jednocześnie. Jako miejsca spotkania tych osób rozpatrzono rezydencje księcia Radziwiłła w Berlinie, Poznaniu i Antoninie oraz Warszawę.
A Bayesian network-based study of the correlation between students’ study habits and foreign language performance
Authors: Zhang Huicheng , Wang Lina
Published: March 2024

Exploring the relationship between students’ study habits and foreign language performance is of great significance to the field of education, this paper investigates the correlation between students’ study habits and foreign language performance, and uses Bayesian networks to construct a labeled correlation model of study habits and their effects on foreign language performance. A multi-labeled Bayesian network model was built to assess the impact of different study habits on foreign language achievement by collecting and analyzing data on study habits and foreign language achievement of 110 college and university students. In this study, there was a significant positive correlation between the characteristics of learning behaviors in class (e.g., pre-study and review) and foreign language achievement, with correlation coefficients of 0.366 and 0.411, respectively, while the association between the characteristics of life behaviors (e.g., sleep and diet) and foreign language achievement was relatively weak. The study also showed a high positive correlation (0.283) between positive attitudes towards school and foreign language achievement. Through Bayesian network analysis, this paper further confirms the importance of good study habits in improving academic performance in foreign languages. By optimizing students’ study habits and extracurricular learning behaviors, the study can effectively enhance foreign language learning outcomes.
The effect of digital literacy on student identity and inclusion: insights from the University of Western Macedonia
Authors: Mpogiatzidis Panagiotis , Pervou Ioanna
Published: March 2024

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the perils and opportunities that digital literacy presents to students through online education schemes. The challenge for university departments regarding digital literacy is twofold: first, to apply digital methods in order to engage students; and second, to form an equity-based pedagogical programme. The shift towards online university education took place abruptly in most Greek state universities from 2020 onwards, due to the COVID-19 restrictive measures, when conventional universities had to adapt to the need for online educational schemes for >2 years.

Design/methodology/approach

A survey was conducted among 135 undergraduate students from the University of Western Macedonia in the Department of Obstetrics. Students were asked to complete a structured anonymous questionnaire. Reliability and descriptive statistics were used to interpret the questionnaire response.

Findings

First, students are deeply concerned about their functional IT skills, which creates a feeling of uncertainty, during the presentation of their assignments. Second, in spite of the obstacle regarding their functional capabilities, online environments seem to have a positive effect on students in the creation of an inclusive online education environment. Third, they feel free to form their digital identity and promote their individual differences and learning needs.
Comparison of metabolic risk factors, lipid indices, healthy eating index, and physical activity among premenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women
Authors: Moradi Leila , Hashemi Sayed Jalal , Zaman Ferdos , Alipour Meysam , Farhangiyan Zahra , Sharifzadeh Maryam
Published: March 2024

Introduction

In this study, we aimed to compare metabolic risk factors, lipid indices, healthy eating index, and physical activity among premenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, a total of 4,732 women participating in the Hoveyzeh Cohort Study were placed into three groups of premenopausal (n=736), menopausal (n=396), and postmenopausal (n=917) women, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria .

Results

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 43.3%, 55.6%, and 62.8% in premenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women, respectively. After menopause, the prevalence of hypertension (50.2%), dyslipidemia (61.2%), diabetes (37.7%), and abdominal obesity according to the Iranian guidelines (75.9%) was higher than before menopause. Based on the results, cardiovascular disease had the highest prevalence after menopause (23%). The weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) had the highest odds ratio (OR) among indices, with values of 2.94 and 1.93 in menopausal and postmenopausal women, respectively (P<0.001). According to the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015), the total consumption of fruits, vegetables, seafood, and protein was higher in premenopausal women than in postmenopausal women, and the consumption of foods containing sugar was higher in menopausal women than in premenopausal women. The results showed that the level of physical activity was the highest and the lowest in premenopausal and postmenopausal women, respectively (P<0.001).

Conclusion

Menopause leads to an increase in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome. The Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP), Triglyceride Glucose (TyG) index, WWI, and physical activity index increased in postmenopausal women compared to premenopausal women. The TyG index, WWI, and HEI-2015 did not show significant differences between the groups, based on the multiple regression analysis.
Does Gender Moderate the Mediating Effects of Public Opinion on Relationships Between Media Polarization and Voter Intention? A Simple Question and a Complex Answer
Authors: Manju Thameera , Tarofder Arun Kumar , Azam Ferdous
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify whether there is a moderating effect of gender on the mediating effects of public opinion on the relationship between media polarization and voter intention in Sri Lanka.
 
Method: To achieve the research objectives, this study used the quantitative survey method with a self-administered closed-end questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale. The sample size was 500, and the sample was selected from registered voters in the Western Province of Sri Lanka.
 
Results and Conclusion: In the data analysis, it was found that the government news media and privately owned news media do not have a direct effect on voter intention. However, the government and privately owned news media shaped public opinion toward voter intentions. The data analysis of this study also revealed that public opinion also negatively affects voter intention. This effect is also moderated by gender, as the results showed. However, this study found that gender does not moderate the mediating effect of public opinion on the relationship between media polarization and voter intention.
 
Implication of the research: The findings of this study highlight the importance of controlling the biased political behavior of media owners during elections by minimizing media cross-ownership and encouraging media horizontal ownership. This study further emphasizes that increasing the voter's political literacy can prevent the negative effects of factors such as gender on voter intention.
 
Originality/value: This study provides insight into how media affects voter intention through public opinion according to its ownership interests and agendas. This study also highlights that public opinion is a mediating variable in the electoral context. This study confirms that there is no moderating effect of gender on the mediating effect of public opinion. It adds new knowledge to the public opinion research literature.
The Effect of Consumer Perception and Image Restoration Strategy on Organization-Public Relationship (A Case Study of Mcdonald’s Indonesia Facing Boycott of Pro-Israel Products)
Authors: Hanathasia Mirana , Lestari Annisa Fitriana
Published: March 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate how organizations can navigate public perception and repair their image during challenging situations. with the aim to examine the effect of consumer perception and the role of McDonald's Indonesia's image restoration strategies through media coverage on organization-public relationships.
Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. Study case stand out, providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation.
 
Method: This study adopts a quantitative approach, involving the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to measure and generalize findings from the research sample across various perspectives to attest hypotheses. The research aims to explore the impact of consumer perceptions of McDonald's Indonesia on the organization-public relationship through image restoration strategies following the boycott of pro-Israel products.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed indicate a significant positive effect of consumer perception on the organization-public relationship conducted by McDonald’s Indonesia. Additionally, three image restoration strategies—evade responsibility, reduce the offensiveness, and corrective action—participate in effecting organization-public relationships.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of Crisis Communication and Public Relations. These implications could encompass how McDonald's Indonesia, facing a boycott due to a political situation,  attempts to repair its public image. It analyzes the role of consumer perception and different communication strategies in this context.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by Examines consumer perception in a specific cultural context , Analyzes the effectiveness of image restoration strategies, and Focuses on a specific consumer group. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by contributes to the field of crisis communication and public relations by examining consumer perception and image restoration strategies in a specific cultural context with a particular consumer group.
Application of selected groundwater quality indices in anthropogenically transformed areas
Authors: Szkleniarz Julia
Published: March 2024

Correctly assessing the impact of waste landfills on groundwater quality requires the development and use of comprehensive tools that consider the content of individual components in water, as well as those relating to the hydrochemical background. The article presents a comparative analysis of selected water quality indices used around the world to assess the environmental threat caused by sources of pollution. The paper includes the following indicators: Water Quality Index, Landfill Water Pollution Index, Nemerow Pollution Index, Backman Index, Canadian Water Quality Index, Horizontal Ratio, Enrichment Factor and Fuzzy Water Quality. Attention was paid to the values of individual indices, their applicability in municipal and industrial waste landfills, and limitations in their use. A literature review has proven that some indices, such as the Landfill Water Pollution Index and Nemerow Pollution Index, are used very often as they provide reliable results. Index methods help conduct rational water management, complement groundwater quality monitoring, and serve as a tool for making decisions in various water protection areas.
Penerapan Pembelajaran Konsep Dasar Matematika dan Sains pada Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Lubis Hilda Zahra , Pohan Anggi Annisa
Published: March 2024

Anak usia dini merupakan masa unik usia nol sampai enam tahun, yaitu berada pada masa emas pertumbuhan dan perkembangan serta mengalami pertumbuhan yang luar biasa. Pembelajaran matematika dan sains tidak hanya diajarkan di sekolah dasar dan menengah saja, namun harus diperkenalkan sejak usia dini. Sebab, anak usia dini merupakan masa emas perkembangan kognitif, sosial, dan emosional. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan siswa dan kegiatan, hasil belajar siswa dan reaksi terhadap pengenalan matematika dan ilmu alam. Pengembangan konsep dasar matematika adalah agar anak mampu berhitung yang menjadi landasan belajarnya, dan pembelajaran sains anak usia dini merupakan pengembangan keterampilan dan proses berpikir anak secara logistik berdasarkan apa yang menjadi kodratnya, perkembangan anak dan kemampuannya. mengamati dan menyelidiki.KataKunci: Konsep Dasar, Matematika dan Sains, Anak Usia Dini
Pengaruh Media Ulat Matematika Tiga Dimensi Terhadap Kemampuan Matematika Awal Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun
Authors: Nofira Neza Rizki , Hazizah Nur
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh media ulat matematika dapat meningkatkan kemampuan matematika awal anak di Taman Kanak-Kanak Islam Almanar Kota Solok. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode eksperimen dengan model one group pre-test post-test design. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa tes perbuatan dan dokumentasi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta didik TK Islam Almanar yang berjumlah  anak. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan sampel  berjumlah  anak, 10 anak kelas B1 dan 10 anak kelas B2.. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji normalitas, homogenitas dan t-test. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada kelas eksperimen dengan treatment media ulat matematika memperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 26,40 sedangkan pada kelas kontrol dengan treatment media kartu angka sebesar 28,70. Berdasarkan perhitungan uji hipotesis dengan teknik t-test diperoleh hasil bahwa nilai sig (2-tailed) sebesar 0,007 0,05 yang berarti Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak. Dengan demikian media ulat matematika tiga dimensi pada kelas eksperimen memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kemampuan matematika awal anak dibandingkan kelas kontrol yang menggunakan media  kartu angka.
Pernikahan Childfree Perspektif MUI Kota Padangsidimpuan
Authors: H Kurniawan , Ahmatnijar Ahmatnijar , Sirait Adi Syahputra
Published: March 2024

This research examines voluntary childfree marriages or childfree marriages from the perspective of the Indonesian Ulema Council, Padangsidimpuan City. This research is a field research with a qualitative approach from the perspective of Maqasid Al-Syariah. The data sources in this study consisted of two sources of data, namely primary data which was obtained directly from the Chairman of the Padangsidimpuan MUI and the Chair of the Fatwa Commission and the Secretary of the Padangsidimpuan MUI Fatwa Commission, and secondary data collected through references available in various places that are considered relevant to discussing childfree, the data collection techniques used are interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique used by researchers in this study is inductive qualitative. The results of the study, namely the Indonesian Ulema Council of the Padangsidimpuan City MUI explained that childfree marriage or marriage with a commitment without children between husband and wife is something that violates the Shari'a if it is carried out without any harm between the two parties in accordance with the Word of Allah SWT in the Qur'an sura Al-Baqarah: 223 concerning the obligations and rewards of having children, and also in his perspective the Padangsidimpuan City MUI emphasizes the role of children in marriage which is very central between husband and wife in protecting offspring (Hifz al-Nasb) in Maqasid Al-Syariah both in religious and cultural factors that exist in Indonesia, so there is no reason that allows someone to deliberately not have children except in circumstances that are harmful and in accordance with Islamic religious law.
Persepsi Mahasiswa Bercadar IAIN Padangsidimpuan terhadap Proses Pemilihan Presiden Tahun 2019
Authors: Marpaung Lidya Nurjannah , Siregar Khoiruddin Manahan
Published: March 2024

This study discusses the Political Participation of Veiled Students of the Padangsidimpuan State Islamic Institute in the 2019 Presidential Election in the City of Padangsidimpuan. The type of research is field research (field research) with a field approach. The date source consisted of primary, nmaelyveiled studets at IAIN Padangsidimpuan and secondary books, journal article, documentation, relevant to this  study.  Date collection techniques  are obsevation, interviws, and analysis techniques are descriptive analysis.. This secondary data consists of literature which is reading material, the work of experts from their respective fields whose function is to explain primary legal materials. After obtaining complete data, it is then analyzed to get more relevant results. The results of the study stated that the Political Participation of Veiled Padangsidimpuan State Islamic Institute Students in the 2019 Presidential Election in Padangsidimpuan City was still very minimal as can be seen from the level of participation of Padangsidimpuan State Islamic Institute students who wore veils in the presidential election in Padangsidimpuan city where there were 32% who voted. and did not vote 68%. The results of the study show that the factors that affect the low level of political participation of female students are first, educational background, second, environment, and third, the many political actors who deviate. The consequences are first, the bad democratic system and second, the decline in the level of public trust in the government.