bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Exploring preservice teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge for teaching analytical geometry in multilingual classrooms
Authors: Zulu Sibongile , Brijlall Deonarain 
Published: October 2024

The narrative permeating higher education institutions globally is the intention to advance the quality of preservice mathematics teachers to gain better performance than mathematics school learners. In this article we report on a qualitative case study which explored the pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of preservice teachers (PST) (n = 20) at a South African university of technology. These preservice teachers were provided with activity sheets with past examination questions in analytical geometry. Their written responses were analysed, and verification interviews were conducted. This was followed by an analysis of the preservice teachers’ lesson plans for teaching the topic to Grade 11 learners. The domains and subdomains of the Shulman’s PCK derived Mathematics Teacher’s Specialised Knowledge (MTSK) model were used as the theoretical framework. The study established that the PSTs had limited content knowledge, and knowledge for teaching analytical geometry at Grade 11 as their responses to the activities confirmed that they mostly had procedural understanding. The study was conducted in a context with multilingual PSTs who are training in multilingual classrooms.Contribution: The study will highlight the misconceptions and existing gaps in the PSTs’ knowledge for teaching analytical geometry in multilingual classrooms.
Robotic Judges: A New Step Towards Justice or the Exclusion of Humans?
Authors: Aboelazm Karem Sayed , Dganni Khalid Mohamed , Tawakol Fady , Sharif Hanadi 
Published: October 2024

Objective: The paper addresses how artificial intelligence can play this distinctive role at present and the vision for its development in the future.

Theoretical Framework: The paper addresses the advantages enjoyed by human judges regarding cases, issuing judicial rulings and decisions, and resolving disputes. Additionally, it will discuss artificial intelligence's place in this area and the benefits it can bring to the table to promote fairness, impartiality, and objectivity in court decisions.

Method: The analytical approach was used to extract the working mechanisms of artificial intelligence in this field and identify cases of bias based on practical practice and the experiences of some countries, such as the United States of America and China.

Results and Discussion: Artificial intelligence plays a significant role in all fields, including legal and judicial. However, we cannot rely on the AI systems 100% and replace human judges.

Research Implications: This paper examines the controversy surrounding replacing human judges with other robotic judges supported by artificial intelligence technology, powerful algorithms, and big data.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by explaining the role of Artificial intelligence and how AI can play a significant role in all fields, including legal and judicial.
Enhancing English Learning Through Virtual Environments and Formative Assessment: SDG Focus
Authors: Carreño-Flores Oscar David , Sánchez-Aguirre Flor de María , García-Tarazona Jose Omar , Ruiz-Villavicencio Ricardo Edmundo , Cantaro-Popayan Filomena Alicia , Davila-Zamora Luis Miguel , Linares-Vidal Jeanette Estela 
Published: October 2024

Objectives: This study investigates the impact of virtual environments and formative assessments on English language learning among undergraduate students at a university in Lima, within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. The study aims to determine how these factors influence language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Theoretical Framework: The research draws on the theories of connectivism, socio-constructivism, and the communicative approach to language teaching, emphasizing the role of digital tools and continuous feedback in enhancing language learning. Method: A quantitative, correlational, non-experimental design was employed, using structured questionnaires to collect data from 98 undergraduate students. Ordinal logistic regression was used to analyze the impact of the independent variables on English proficiency. Results and Discussion: The results indicate a significant influence of virtual environments and formative assessments on English language learning, with the Nagelkerke coefficient for the general model at 0.223. The findings highlight the importance of these educational strategies in improving language skills, particularly in reading and overall proficiency. Research Implications: The study underscores the need for integrating advanced educational technologies and formative assessments in language instruction, aligning with the broader goals of SDG 4. It provides practical insights for educators and policymakers seeking to enhance English language learning in a post-pandemic context. Originality/Value: This research contributes to the limited literature on the role of virtual environments and formative assessments in the Peruvian educational context, offering localized strategies for achieving quality education as outlined by SDG 4.
Interaction Between Police and Society as Basis for Combating Crime: Analysis of Ukrainian and Foreign Experience
Authors: Teremetskyi Vladyslav Ivanovych , Novichenko Andrii Vasylovych , Chudyk Nataliia Olegivna , Rudenko Mykhailo Mykhailovych , Dubenko Oleksandr Mykolaiovych , Saparova Anastasiia Oleksandrivna , Bodnar-Petrovska Olha Borysivna 
Published: October 2024

Objective: The purpose of the article is to determine the role and significance of the interaction between the police and society as the main factor in combating crime, taking into account Ukrainian and foreign legislation, different opinions of scholars and empirical data.

Theoretical Framework: The theoretical basis for this study is the Swedish concept of "community policing," the French model of "police de proximité," as well as other socially-oriented models of policing from developed foreign countries.

Method: The methodological basis of the research is the following methods: comparative and legal, formal and legal, system analysis, interpretive, analysis and synthesis.

Results and Discussion: The existing concepts of interaction between the police and society in the context of combating crime have been characterized. The essence of such legal categories as “crime combating”, “interaction between police and society”, “modern concepts” has been revealed and their characteristic has been carried out. The problems of forming and implementing modern concepts of interaction between the police and society in combating crime in Ukraine have been studied.

Contributions: A conclusion regarding the effectiveness of various models of the interaction between the police and society in combating crime has been made. The experience of some foreign countries regarding the interaction between the police and society has been analyzed in order to implement the best practices in combating crime into the national legislation. Optimal recommendations regarding the possibilities of adapting foreign experience into Ukraine have been offered, taking into account the current legislation and positive international experience in this area of legal relations.
Implementation of Public Service Policy in Agile Government Study at Public Service Mall of Parepare City
Authors: Sapri Sapri , Darmawan Arif , Handoko Rudy 
Published: October 2024

The aim of this research is Implementation of Public Service Policy in Agile Government Study at Public Service Mall of Parepare City). The method used in this research is a qualitative research method approach. The focus of research on the Implementation of Public Service Policy in the Agile Government perspective at the Public Service Mall in Parepare City will be focused on two main aspects, namely the implementation process and its impact on service effectiveness. The results of this research show that the Implementation of Public Service Policy from an Agile Government perspective in the Parepare City Public Service Mall towards regulatory changes, community needs, and ever-changing market demands. The Public Service Mall in Parepare City has shown improvements in various aspects of public services, although there are some areas that still need further improvement.
Causal Factors to a Member of Saving Cooperative Commitment
Authors: Sowawattanakul Phimphorn , Sukphisal Burin 
Published: October 2024

This study uses the stractural equation model to explain causal factors and other factors related to commitment as a member of Thai saving cooperatives. The sample information was collected from 416 members of Thai saving cooperatives. There were 367 members’ data remaining to obtain the appropriate model. In this sample group, most members are females between 50 and 59 years old, and 33.8% are at the preliminary management level such as the department head. Over 57% have been cooperative members for over 20 years and 28.9% of the respondents came from corporate saving cooperatives. The model of the relationship between causal factors and saving cooperative members’ commitment shows adequate results. Trust, satisfaction, value co-creation, and social determinants impact the participation of members. The more members participate in cooperatives, the more members’ commitment tends to increase. However, economic determinants or the demand for financial compensation are not related to collaborations of members in Thai saving cooperatives. Hence, building cooperative credibility, enhancing member satisfaction, and creating a sense of community can increase member participation and instill pride in being a cooperative member.
Peran Lembaga Amil Zakat, Infaq dan Shadaqah Muhammadiyah (Lazismu) Dalam Membantu Perekonomian Masyarakat Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara
Authors: Budiman Arman , Faisal Nasier Muhamad , Annisa Fitri Nur 
Published: October 2024

Berawal dari tidak terstrukturnya program kerja Lazismu Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara, sehingga mengakibatkan dana tidak tersalurkan secara tepat pada Masyarakat (baik itu kader Muhammadiyah maupun non kader Muhammadiyah) akhirnya dana yang seharusnya tersalurkan hanya stagnan dalam rekening lembaga, padahal jika melihat besaran dana tersebut berdasarkan laporan Lazismu Sulawesi Tenggara untuk periode 2 selama 6 bulan dana tersebut cukup banyak. Kaitannya dengan kemiskinan, Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan (field research), dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dimaksudkan untuk mengkaji sebuah keadaan atau fenomena secara menyeluruh, rasional, dan sistematik, serta melihat kemungkinan keterkaitan antar variabel dalam melihat permasalah yang ditentukan dalam sebuah penelitian. Hasil dari penelitian ini Untuk meminimalisir kemiskinan, dengan mempertimbangkan besaran nominal pendapatan lazismu di Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara, maka penulis memberikan saran kinerja agar lebih meningkat serta tepat sasaran dalam pendistribusian, adapun tawaran program yaitu: Pendistribusian beasiswa Pendidikan, Bantuan kemanusiaan, Biaya Kesehatan, Meningkatkan gaji Honorer, Mendistribusikan dana ke pemuda yang terhalang dengan uang panaik, Jum’at Berkah, Mengaktifkan Akun media sosial Lazismu.
The spatio-temporal evolution of the Chongzhen drought (1627–1644) in China and its impact on famine
Authors: Chen Siying , Su Yun , Chen Xudong , Yang Liang Emlyn 
Published: October 2024

Abstract. Investigations of past extreme climate events offer insights into the interactions between natural forces, ecosystems, and human societies. The Chongzhen drought, which occurred from 1627 to 1644 CE, stands as possibly the most severe drought in central and eastern China over the last 1500 years, remarkable for its duration and extent and the vast number of people affected. Concurrently, a widespread famine emerged, triggering peasant uprisings that are argued as having contributed to the Ming Dynasty's downfall. This study extracted 1802 drought records and 1977 famine records from Chinese historical documents to reconstruct the spatio-temporal progression of the drought and its impact on famine. The records provided drought information of season, duration, and intensity, which enabled a classification of four drought severity levels. Then kernel density estimation reconstructed the spatial pattern of drought and the drought kernel density index (DKDI) series in sub-regions. Between 1627 and 1644, the drought affected most of central and eastern China. The severe drought zone was mainly located north of 29° N, shifting from the northwestern region to the northern region and then expanding to the south. The development of drought in different regions was not synchronized. The northwestern region faced the earliest drought outbreak, which eased in the middle period and peaked in 1640. The northern region's DKDI series forms a single-peaked curve, indicating a gradual aggravation of the drought from 1633 to 1640. The Yangtze–Huai region's DKDI series shows a multi-peaked curve, with repeated cycles of worsening and easing drought, peaking in 1641. Furthermore, the reconstruction of the spatio-temporal progression of famine revealed overlapped ranges and similar development trends to that of the drought. The years marking the peak of the famine kernel density index (FKDI) in the northwestern region, northern region, and Yangtze–Huai region coincided with those of the DKDI. Regression analysis identified drought as the primary factor triggering famine, accounting for approximately 67.3 % of its occurrence. In the northern region, the contribution of drought was higher (73.4 %). Series and correlation analyses indicate a continuity in drought's impacts on famine. This paper further clarifies the dominant pathway of climate impact transmission in this case: extreme drought → declining agricultural harvest → food shortage → famine. Other natural and socio-economic factors, such as locust infestations, nomadic invasions, and economic decline, also played a role in the occurrence of famine. Human response measures were instrumental in regulating the transmission of climate change impacts.
Importance of tides and winds in influencing the nonstationary behaviour of coastal currents in offshore Singapore
Authors: Puah Jun Yu , Haigh Ivan D. , Lallemant David , Morgan Kyle , Peng Dongju , Watanabe Masashi , Switzer Adam D. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract. Coastal currents significantly impact port activities, coastal landform morphodynamics, and ecosystem functioning. It is therefore necessary to understand the physical characteristics and natural variability of these currents within coastal settings. Traditional methods, such as harmonic analysis, assume stationarity of tide-driven currents and may thus not be applicable to systems modulated by variable nontidal inputs and processes. Here we deployed eight tilt current meters in shallow (< 5 m) coral reef environments in southern Singapore. Tilt current meters were positioned around the reefs at the main compass bearings to analyse the spatiotemporal variability of coastal currents in the frequency domain for 1 year (March 2018 to March 2019). Tidal motions were the primary mechanism of current flow on reefs and account for between 14 % and 45 % of total variance across all sites, with diurnal currents having either a similar or greater proportion of energy compared to semidiurnal currents. The relationship between currents and wind stress was then investigated across various frequencies. There is high correlation at low frequencies during the northeast monsoon, when the Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO) is more active, thus generating currents that propagate either in phase or ahead of the MJO. At diurnal frequencies, the interaction between P1 and K1 results in a semi-annual cycle where currents are stronger during the monsoon seasons. This interaction could help to explain the seasonal variation in correlation as well as the K1 amplitude, the latter of which could be further enhanced by the diurnal wind stress. The phase relationship between currents and wind stress is highly complex due to the variable bathymetry and could only be partially accounted for by the orientation of the coastlines relative to that of the wind. Given the importance of wind, we thus require longer time-series datasets to examine the role of atmospheric phenomena at greater timescales to improve our understanding of the variability of coastal currents.
Efficacy and safety of Dapagliflozin and Glimepiride in combination with Metformin: Randomized clinical trial
Authors: Yousuf Muhammad Kamran , Memon Khalid Mustafa , Jaffri Muhammad Sajid Abbas , Fatima Mehr , Arslaan Mamoora , Junejo Shizma 
Published: October 2024

Objective: To identify the effective treatment option between dapagliflozin-metformin and glimepiride-metformin combination in patients with type 2 diabetes who were inadequately controlled with metformin monotherapy.

Study design and setting: The present study is randomized, conducted for 12 weeks at the National Medical center, Karachi, Pakistan.

Methodology: The patients were divided into 2 treatment groups; group A was given dapagliflozin-metformin combination, while group B was given glimepiride-metformin combination. The efficacy endpoint of groups was estimated by hemoglobin A1c and fasting blood glucose levels at 0-, 6- and 12-week. While, safety endpoints were identified by analyzing liver function tests, lipid profile tests, renal function test, and urine analysis. The significant difference of data was analyzed by using statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) version 25. The parametric t-test and paired t-test were performed and considered p-value = 0.05 as statistical significant.

Results: Baseline demographics, clinical features of diabetes, levels of liver enzymes, liver function test, renal function test, lipid profile, and urinalysis of randomized patients were similar in both treatment groups by showing p = 0.05. Followed by the initiation of the respective treatment, the baseline change of mean FBG and hemoglobin A1c levels with dapagliflozinmetformin combination was shown significantly reduce more compared to glimepiride-metformin combination (p = 0.05). Conclusion: Dapagliflozin-metformin combination therapy was superior and well-tolerated to regulate glycemic control as compare to glimepiride-metformin combination
Проектирование мобильной ловушки для насекомых (для проведения исследований в полевых условиях)
Authors: Теплоухов С.В. , Татаринцев В.А. , Белоусов А.С. 
Published: October 2024

В процессе поиска и поимки отдельных образцов насекомых для дальнейшего их изучения и классификации применяют различные виды пассивных и активных ловушек, однако для многих таких устройств необходимо непосредственное участие человека,кроме того, многие ловушки уничтожают насекомых, что не позволяет их использовать для дальнейшего изучения. Одним из эффективных инструментов поимки образцов является ловушка на основе эффекта положительного фототаксиса – свойства насекомых ориентироваться и двигаться по направлению к источнику света,однако для обеспечения ее автономности целесообразно применять возобновляемые источники энергии. В связи с этим в работе рассмотрен процесс проектирования мобильной автономной фотоловушки для насекомых, применение которой позволит эффективно собирать образцы,не повреждая их. Управление фотоловушкой осуществляет микроконтроллер ESP32, который определяет время функционирования устройства, кроме того, модульная конструкция ловушки позволяет ее модифицировать в зависимости от видов насекомых, например, осуществлять замену LED-ленты с требуемой длиной волны. Применение фотоэлектрической панели позволяет значительно повысить автономность устройства. Таким образом, спроектированная фотоловушка для поимки насекомых обладает модульной структурой,достаточной степенью автономности и может быть адаптирована для поимки насекомых различных видов.
In the process of searching and catching insect samples for further study and classification, various types of passive and active traps are used,but many such devices require direct human participation, and many traps destroy insects, which does not allow their use for further study. One of the effective tools for catching samples is a trap based on the effect of positive phototaxis – the property of insects to orient and move towards a light source, but to ensure its autonomy it is advisable to use renewable energy sources. In this regard, the paper considers the process of designing a mobile autonomous insect trap, the use of which will allow effective collection of samples without damaging them. The trap is controlled by ESP32 microcontroller, which controls the time of operation of the device, in addition, the modular design of the trap allows its modification depending on the species of insects, for example, enable for replacement the LED-trap with the required wavelength. The use of a photovoltaic panel allows for a significant increase the autonomy of the device. Thus,the designed camera trap for catching insects has a modular structure, a sufficient degree of autonomy and can be adapted for catching insects of different species.
Метод претекстинга как угроза информационной безопасности в социальных сетях
Authors: Маркелов В.К. , Привалов А.Н. 
Published: October 2024

В работе рассматривается феномен популярности социальных сетей, который обращает на себя внимание киберпреступников,которые считают социальные сети привлекательной средой для использования методов социальной инженерии с целью выманивания денежных средств и персональных данных пользователей социальных сетей. На основе проведенного количественного и качественного анализа публикаций в базах научных публикаций eLibrary и Google Scholar определены актуальные направления исследований по проблемам информационной безопасности в социальных сетях, одной из которых является проблема защищенности пользователей от атак социальной инженерии в социальных сетях, в том числе фишинга и претекстинга. Проведенный анализ публикаций в базах научных публикаций eLibrary, Scopus, Google Scholar за последние 10 лет по проблемам противодействия методам социальной инженерии в социальных сетях демонстрирует возрастающий интерес ученых к данной области исследований. Вместе с этим в последние годы наблюдается рост числа исследований, посвященных изучению претекстинга как метода социальной инженерии, однако количество исследований, посвященных проблеме претекстинга в социальных сетях,остается недостаточным. В заключение статьи предлагаются меры противодействия атакам социальной инженерии в социальных сетях с использованием претекстинга.
The article examines the phenomenon of the popularity of social networks, which attracts the attention of cybercriminals who consider social networks an attractive environment for using social engineering methods in order to lure money and personal data from users of social networks. Based on the quantitative and qualitative analysis of publications in the databases of scientific publications eLibrary and Google Scholar, current areas of research on problems of information security in social networks, one of which is the problem of protecting users from social engineering attacks in social networks, including phishing and pretexting, are identified. An analysis of publications in the databases of scientific publications eLibrary,Scopus, Google Scholar over the past 10 years on the problems of countering social engineering methods in social networks demonstrates the growing interest of scientists in this area of research. At the same time,in recent years there has been an increase in the number of studies devoted to the study of pretexting as a method of social engineering, but the number of studies devoted to the problem of pretexting in social networks remains insufficient. In conclusion, the article proposes countermeasures for social engineering in social networks using pretexting.