bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Automated Input Variable Selection for Analog Methods Using Genetic Algorithms
Authors: Horton Pascal , Martius Olivia , Grimm Simon Lukas 
Published: April 2024

Analog methods (AMs) have long been used for precipitation prediction
and climate studies. However, they rely on manual selections of
parameters, such as predictor variables and analogy criteria. Previous
work showed the potential of genetic algorithms (GAs) to optimize most
of the AM parameters. This research goes one step further and
investigates the potential of GAs for automating the selection of the
input variables and the analogy criteria (distance metric between two
data fields) in AMs. Our study focuses on the prediction of daily
precipitation in central Europe, specifically Switzerland, as a
representative case.
Comparative analysis against established methods demonstrates the
superiority of GA-optimized AMs in terms of predictive accuracy. The
selected input variables exhibit strong associations with key
meteorological processes that influence the generation of precipitation.
Further, we identify a new analogy criterion inspired by the
Teweles-Wobus criterion, which consistently performs better than other
Euclidean distances and could be used in classic AMs. In contrast to
conventional stepwise selection approaches, GA-optimized AMs display a
preference for a flatter structure characterized by a single level of
analogy and an increased number of variables.
Overall, our study demonstrates the successful application of GAs in
automating input variable selection for AMs, with potential implications
for application in diverse locations and data exploration to predict
alternative predictands. In a broader context, GAs could be used to
perform input variable selection in other data-driven methods, opening
perspectives for a broad range of applications.
Contrato de transporte aéreo de pessoas
Authors: Alves Lívia Baptiston Herdy 
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo trazer algumas considerações o contrato de transporte aéreo de pessoas, especialmente para comparar a regulamentação aplicada pelo Brasil quando se trata de transporte doméstico com a regulamentação internacional. Nesse ponto, o artigo também analisa a regulamentação da União Europeia e dos Estados Unidos, bem como a aplicação da Convenção de Montreal por esses países. Ao final, serão analisados alguns julgados e concluído com uma análise crítica das consequências da inadequada aplicação da Convenção de Montreal pelas Cortes Brasileiras.
Using non-traditional drawing techniques to develop the creative abilities of children of primary school age
Authors: Меньшикова Елена Александровна , Макарова Анастасия Александровна 
Published: April 2024

Исследуется влияние нетрадиционных техник рисования на уроках изобразительного искусства на уровень развития творческих способностей детей младшего школьного возраста. Проанализированы основные направления в изучении данной проблемы, выявлено противоречие, побудившее к исследованию влияния нетрадиционных техник рисования на развитие творческих способностей обучающихся. В ходе исследования выявлены и экспериментально проверены условия развития творческих способностей детей младшего школьного возраста на уроках изобразительного искусства средствами нетрадиционных техник рисования, разработаны технологические карты уроков изобразительного искусства. Представлены результаты экспериментального исследования, проведенного с детьми младшего школьного возраста, показавшими положительную динамику развития творческих способностей. Предлагаемые рекомендации могут быть использованы в педагогической практике учителями начальных классов.
The article is devoted to the study of the influence of non-traditional drawing techniques in art lessons on the level of development of creative abilities of children of primary school age. The authors analyzed the main directions in the study of this problem, such as the study of creative abilities and the development of creativity tests, the identification of the level of development of creative abilities of primary school children, the development of non-traditional drawing techniques, as well as the use of non-traditional drawing techniques for the development of creative thinking of primary school students. A key contradiction has been revealed that prompted the authors to study the influence of non-traditional drawing techniques on the development of creative abilities of primary school children. In the course of the study, the conditions for the development of creative abilities of primary school-age children in fine art lessons by means of non-traditional drawing techniques were identified and experimentally tested, technological maps of fine art lessons for students were developed. The results of an experimental study conducted with children of primary school age who showed positive dynamics of the development of creative abilities are presented. The recommendations proposed in the article can be used in pedagogical practice by primary school teachers.
DOKUMENTASI TOR-TOR SIMALUNGUN SEBAGAI LITERASI BUDAYA
Authors: Sinaga Aldi Alfiansyah , Rahmah Sitti 
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan menginformasikan kesenian Simalungun khususnya Tor-tor Sirittak Hotang dan Tor-tor Dihar Natar sebagai literasi budaya. Penulis menggunakan teori dokumentasi milik Sugiyono (2018: 476), teori Tor-tor milik Harvina (2018; 1), dan teori literasi budaya milik Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan (2017: 3). Metode penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Lokasi penelitian dilakukan di Sanggar Tor-tor Elak-elak Simalungun yang terletak di desa Sirpang Dalig Raya, Kecamatan Raya, Kabupaten Simalungun. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Penelitian ini menghasilkan dokumentasi berbentuk arsip tulisan yang dilengkapi dengan audio visual (VCD), yang di dalamnya mendeskripsikan asal mula, terminologi gerak, pola lantai, dancescript gerak, iringan dan alat musik, serta tata rias dan busana pada Tor-tor Sirittak Hotang dan Tor-tor Dihar Natar.
INTEGRATING OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AS A TRANSFORMATIVE SHIFT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
Authors: Fang Jing Hoo , Mohd Noh Mohd Amin , Ibrahim Raihan , Ilias Mohd Faeez , Mohd Pisol Mohd Izzuddin , Mohsin Nur’Ain 
Published: April 2024

Background and Purpose: The threat brought about by Coronavirus or Covid-19 had made a huge impact not only on the economic, tourism, and health sectors, but it also hardly hit the education system of the world at large. Specifically, this pandemic crisis has caused higher education institutions (HEIs) to abruptly shift to open distance learning (ODL) as a response to the call for continued education despite the global health threat.

Methodology: Using quantitative approach and purposive sampling that led to soliciting good responses from 320 respondents from both private and public HEIs in Melaka, this study explains the reality, the readiness and willingness of learners and lecturers have experienced in ODL.

Findings: Findings indicate that technology use in ODL teaching and learning offers a lot of opportunities for both learners and lecturers. The instructors and learners perceived that ODL is effective with the use of technology merging the old and the new. Three aspects were indicated from this study namely 1) interaction between learners or among themselves as peers and 2) technical support and 3) pedagogical demands. Nonetheless, there were some challenges faced by both lecturers and learners such as; unreliable internet access, high costs associated with bandwidth, technophobia and inadequate pedagogical skills of online lecturers found from this study too.

Contributions: Thus, it is deemed important to identify and understand learners’ experiences in an online education technology course facilitated through various digital platforms. It is time we accept blended learning if not ODL. Blended learning has grown in use across HEIs to replace traditional classroom learning.

Keywords: Blended learning, continuity, digital, open distance learning, fundamental shifts.

Cite as: Hoo, F. J., Mohd Amin, M. N., Raihan, I., Mohd Faeez, I., Mohd Izzuddin, M. P., & Nur’Ain, M. (2024). Integrating open distance learning in higher education institutions as a transformative shift in teaching and learning. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(1), 121-138. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss1pp121-138
COGNITIVE STRATEGY USE AND SELF-REGULATION AS MEDIATORS BETWEEN PERSONALITY AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG CHINESE UNDERGRADUATES IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Ma Yina , Ishak Zahari 
Published: April 2024

Background and Purpose: The number of Chinese students studying abroad has increased significantly in recent years. As a result, their academic achievements are rapidly gaining attention. This study aims to look into the relationship between the big five personality traits and academic achievement in Chinese undergraduate students in Malaysia. It also aims to investigate if cognitive strategy use and self-regulation have a mediation effect on these personality traits.

Methodology: The 44-item Five Inventory and Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire were used as the instrument. Respondents were picked from year 2 to year 4 at six private universities in Selangor, Malaysia. A total of 430 valid surveys were gathered using stratified random sampling. For data analysis, structural equation modelling (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used.

Findings: Findings showed a significant direct effect of the big five personality traits in terms of agreeableness on academic achievement. The full structural model is valid, reliable and fits well with the data. There is a mediation effect of the cognitive strategy use in the relationship between the big five personality (except extraversion trait) and academic achievement. Additionally, self-regulation mediates conscientiousness and academic achievement, openness to experience traits and academic achievement.
Contributions: This study developed measurement scales for the measurement model and a full structural model based on two mediators.

Keywords: Self-regulated learning strategy, cognitive strategy use, self-regulation, big five personality, academic achievement.

Cite as: Yina, M., & Zahari, I. (2024). Cognitive strategy use and self-regulation as mediators between personality and academic achievement among Chinese undergraduates in Malaysia. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(1), 245-268. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss1pp245-268
PERCEIVED USEFULNESS AND ATTITUDE TOWARD INTENTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF E-PAYMENT ZAKAT
Authors: Rahim Hainnuraqma , Muhd Irpan Hamidah , Zakaria Nor Balkish , Abdul Khir Mohamed Fairooz , Ahammad Sobhani Farid 
Published: April 2024

Introduction and Background: As people's lifestyles and behaviour toward daily digital activities are changing, a suitable zakat payment option is required to encourage Muslims to fulfil their commitments. Zakat institutions use technology; as a result, to attract more people to pay zakat. The acceptance is, however, dubious due to data misuse and platform security worrisome. Hence, this study aims to investigate Malaysian Muslims’ acceptance of the e-payment zakat system.

Methodology: In this descriptive study, a survey was carried out on 170 zakat payers in Malaysia. Five constructs were examined in the survey, based on Technology Acceptance Model, which are Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Attitude, Intention, and User Acceptability. Data were analysed in linear and logistic regression using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
Findings: Results revealed that Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use significantly impacted Attitude's decision to use electronic payment channels for zakat payments. The correlation between Attitude and Intention for online zakat payment was found to be positive. User acceptability was significantly influenced by the Perceived Usefulness of the e-payment platform and the Intention to pay zakat online.

Contribution: Understanding that User Acceptability is influenced by Perceived Usefulness and Intention would allow the zakat institution to comprehend the user requirement for zakat payment applications. The study findings have implications zakat authorities to enhance the digital platform for zakat payments to ease users by leveraging technology to streamline the donation process and make it more convenient, secure, and transparent.

Keywords: E-payment, zakat, acceptance, technology acceptance model, user acceptability.

Cite as: Hainnuraqma, R., Hamidah, M. I., Nor Balkish, Z., Mohamed Fairooz, A. K., & Sobhani, F. A. (2024). Perceived usefulness and attitude toward intention and acceptance of e-payment zakat. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(1), 320-344. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss1pp320-344
RESILIENCE, ACADEMIC STRESS, AND HAPPINESS AMONG HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS
Authors: Fatimah Malida , Fitriana Nina , Mohammed Radman Zaid Sumaia 
Published: April 2024

Background and Purpose: Happiness is essential in life. Studies showed that people with a high level of happiness could become more productive. Happiness can also be used as a general assessment of someone's life. For students, happiness is important to success in carrying out their roles. Resilience is one of the factors that influence happiness. However, a study on how resilience can influence happiness and academic stress is rarely found. This study aims to measure the influence of resilience on happiness and the influence of resilience on academic stress among higher education students in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Methodology: Data were generated by collecting used measurements distributed to the subject. The respondents of this study were 253 (53 male or 20.9 %; 200 female or 79.1%) students of private higher education in Jogjakarta, Indonesia, selected using a purposive sampling. Data analyses were carried out using SEM utilizing IBM-SPSS-AMOS.

Findings: The results of this study showed that there is no significant influence of resilience on happiness and academic stress.

Contributions: This study contributes to the literature for the different findings obtained compared to the previous ones. The study has implications on students and university administrations in understanding the state of happiness in university environments.
Keywords: Happiness, resilience, academic stress, higher education students.

Cite as: Fatimah, M., Fitriana, N., & Zaid, S. M. R. (2024). Resilience, academic stress, and happiness among higher education students. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(1), 53-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss1pp53-73
A Conceptual Open Pit Mine Architecture for the Moon Environment
Authors: Seweryn Karol , Kolusz Adam , Świca Izabela , Tkacz Arkadiusz , Gallina Alberto , Katzer Jacek , Kobaka Janusz , Konecny Petr , Młynarczyk Przemysław 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

In situ resource utilization (ISRU) activities are receiving increasing attention, both from space agencies and among the international science and industrial community. Prominent examples of ongoing ISRU space programs are the NASA Artemis program and the Terrae Novae program run by the European Space Agency. In technical sciences, there are at least three groups of activities related to ISRU: prospecting bodies in the context of space missions, technological investigations related to surface infrastructure and operations, and conceptual analyses of future mining activities. The present paper belongs to the third group and brings new insights into a potential open pit mine operating on the Moon. There are several novel contributions: the definition of the objectives of the mine, based on economic indicators; a conceptual description of a pit architecture dedicated to excavating ilmenite-rich feedstock; and a qualitative and quantitative description of the chosen processes and the mine’s topology. In the paper, there are also added links to other papers connected with ISRU activities.
CBAM, Hydrogen Partnerships and Egypt’s Industry: Potential for Synergies
Authors: Gritz Alexandra , Wolff Guntram B. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
This article examines the hydrogen partnerships between Germany, the EU and Egypt in the context of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Germany, the largest future hydrogen importer in the EU, and Egypt, a country with an ambitious hydrogen strategy, are developing a partnership to boost renewable hydrogen production in Egypt. However, high funding costs are a barrier to capital-intensive investments in hydrogen projects, in particular in emerging economies. CBAM provides an incentive to decarbonise but faces resistance in emerging economies as it may undermine the competitiveness of emission-intensive local production. Combining industrial development with hydrogen production could be a more promising partnership strategy than a narrow one focused only on producing hydrogen for export to the EU. By aligning hydrogen partnerships with local development goals, CBAM acceptance can be improved, as industrial development could be climate-friendly, making exports into the EU easier while creating new value chains to the benefit of EU producers.
China’s Trade Surplus – Implications for the World and for Europe
Authors: Matthes Jürgen 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
China’s merchandise trade surplus has reached an all-time high and is likely to rise further. A key driver appears to be a policy push to further bolster Chinese domestic manufacturing production, implying the danger of significant overcapacities. China’s imbalance between domestic production and consumption implies that China draws on the domestic demand of other countries to sustain its economic growth. It does so at the potential expense of production and employment of those trading partners with high trade deficits with China. As this constellation could be the source of growing trade conflicts, this article analyses China’s growing trade surplus in several dimensions with a focus on Chinas trade relation to the EU.
Health crisis communication in Finnish news media: Evaluative images of the Covid-19 pandemic in digital news headlines
Authors: Saarni Jenna , Laippala Veronika 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
During crises, news headlines not only communicate objective information but also express attitudes and emotions towards the reported events through different linguistic markers of evaluation. By analysing Finnish headlines from digital news sources on 16–17 March 2020, in this article we unravel how evaluative parameters, themes, and actors construct evaluative images of Covid-19 in Finnish news media. The results show how themes such as daily lives, health, and restrictive measures are evaluated, for example, through emotivity, mental state, evidentiality, and style. Findings also highlight the variety of different actors, from authorities to ordinary citizens, involved in the headlines. Consequently, three evaluative images emerge: 1) the pandemic that evokes concern and solidarity in the everyday lives of citizens; 2) the pandemic as a challenging health crisis, with the authorities as responsible decision-makers; and 3) the pandemic as a crisis that creates concern and negatively impacts the different functions of society.
Changes in Response Time in Elite Taekwon-Do Athletes and Wrestlers Resulting From Led Lighting Training
Authors: Bujak Zbigniew , Gierczuk Dariusz 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Introduction.
Fighting effectiveness of combat sports athletes depends, among other factors, on response time. Athletes must react swiftly to various actions of their opponents during the combat. Understanding the determinants of response time can provide valuable insights and optimize the sports training process. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of Led Lighting Training (LLT) on response time of athletes representing extremely different combat sports.

Material and Methods.
Elite taekwon-do athletes aged 26.67 ± 7.79 years with training experience of 13.67 ± 6.75 years, and elite wrestlers aged 26.0 ± 3.74 years with training experience of 13.0 ± 3.74 years, participated in the study. Each participant performed a 6-minute physical exertion requiring concentration and proper decision-making as part of LLT. It consisted of three two-minute motor tasks performed on Batak Lite. Response time was recorded during the exercise, with one-minute breaks between motor tasks.

Results.
Among taekwon-do athletes, the lowest level of response was noted during the first LLT task, whereas the highest was observed in the third task. Response time significantly improved with time of exertion among taekwon-do athletes, while it remained similar among wrestlers after 2, 4, and 6 minutes of the test. Only in the first round did taekwon-do athletes and wrestlers significantly differ in response time (p = 0.0025). Response time and training experience did not reveal a significant correlation.

Conclusions.
The specificity of training, which is determined by the specificity of combat, does not differentiate elite taekwon-do athletes and wrestlers based on their response abilities. Taekwon-do athletes should control the type and duration of warm-up exercises before combat.
Business Institutes and Corporate Social Responsibility in Brazil: Balancing Between Control and Incompleteness
Authors: Da Costa Eduardo Antonio Resende Homem 
Published: April 2024

Objective: Provide a critical perspective on CSR in Brazil, focusing on business institutes' involvement with CSR, which could lead to an assimilation that adapts it to meet exclusively business interests.

Theoretical Framework: A literature review focused on the main conceptual debate on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), emphasising the normative approach of Stakeholder Theory.

Method: A qualitative analysis of the literature, data from public sources on civil society organisations, and the websites of leading business institutes involved with CSR in Brazil was chosen, comparing it to the information on institute websites.

Results and Discussion: The leading institutes operate in a segmented and organised way, have large companies among their members, represent a significant volume of investments in the socio-environmental area and present their vision of corporate behaviour. This suggests a search for institutional leadership and reinforces the idea of consolidating CSR in Brazil through corporate resources.

Research Implications: This research's practical and theoretical implications provide insights into how the results can influence business and academic studies about CSR. These implications could encompass business management, sociology, public policies, and project financing for all involved in thinking and practising business behaviour in society.

Originality/Value: It contributes to the debate on CSR by demonstrating that its lack of consensus allows the business world, through its institutes, to shape it to its interests, limiting its potential reach. It is a critical perspective that suggests that business institutes create the conditions for discursive leadership that can lead to selective corporate responsibility practices in society.