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The effect of synthetic wax additives on adhesive properties of bitumen binders
Authors: Yadykina V. V. , Mikhailova O. A. , Lebedev M. S. , Fomina E. V. 
Published: January 2025

Introduction. Currently, in road construction, in order to reduce energy costs and harmful emissions, warm asphalt concrete mixture technologies are being increasingly used. One way to reduce the temperature of asphalt concrete mixture prepared is to use additives based on natural and synthetic waxes. In this regard, it is important to study the influence of wax additives on the properties of bitumen binder as a basic component of asphalt concrete mixture. The adhesion between the binder and the mineral filler is the most important property that determines the durability of an asphalt concrete pavement. The purpose of this article is to study the effect of synthetic wax additives on the adhesive properties of bitumen.Materials and methods. The characteristics of the studied synthetic wax additives Viskodor PV-2, Sasobit and Licomont BS-100 have been presented. To simulate binder aging, the heating method in a thin layer, according to GOST 18180, was used with the temperature control time increased to 9 hours. To assess the adhesion between original and modified bitumen binder, as well as the aged binder, the method of boiling stone material coated with bitumen was used, and the assessment of its appearance in accordance with GOST 11508 was made. The study of the adhesion mechanism for the bitumen binder and the mineral filler was carried out by means of spectral analysis.Results and discussion. The influence of synthetic wax additives on the adhesion between bitumen binder and mineral material was analyzed. A change in the adhesive properties of bitumen modified with the studied additives during thermal-oxidative aging was revealed. A comparison was made of the IR spectra of the original and modified bitumen before and after interaction with stone material and the differences in the mechanisms of affecting the adhesion to the mineral filler by the introduced additives were determined. It has been established that the Viskodor PV-2 additive significantly improves bitumen adhesion. Moreover, the effect of improved bitumen adhesion with this additive remains after thermal-oxidative aging, though slightly reduced. Imported additives Sasobit and Licomont BS-100 have a significantly less impact on the adhesive properties of bitumen.Сonclusion. The results obtained show that the use of synthetic wax additives improves the adhesive properties of bitumen, which can positively affect the durability of the road surface. Since the domestic additive Viskodor PV-2 is superior in the effect of improving the adhesive properties of bitumen compared to the studied additives Sasobit and Licomont BS-100, the introduction of this additive into production instead of expensive imported additives will provide both improvement in the quality of asphalt concrete pavement and reduction of costs.
Scale Validation and Intervention Effects of Metacognitive Reading Strategies in CET-6: A Study in Chinese Second-Tier University Setting
Authors: Bai Jie , Sulaiman Nur Ainil , Shukor Siti Shuhaida , Wahi Wahiza 
Published: January 2025

This study validated a metacognitive reading strategy questionnaire for CET-6 Reading (College English Test-Band 6) and investigated the effectiveness of metacognitive reading strategy instruction on CET-6 reading performance. The research was conducted at a second-tier university in China, involving 478 participants in the factor analysis phase, with 245 questionnaires used for Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and 233 questionnaires used for Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). In the intervention phase, there were 80 participants in total, with 40 participants in each of the experimental and control groups. The participants in the factor analysis phase and the intervention phase were independent of each other. The study employed quantitative research methods, including EFA and CFA using SPSS 26.0 and AMOS software to validate the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. Additionally, independent samples t-tests were used to compare the pre- and post-intervention test and survey scores between the experimental group (EG) and the control group (CG).The results indicated that the adapted questionnaire demonstrated good reliability and validity, confirming its suitability as a tool for measuring metacognitive strategy use in CET-6 reading. Furthermore, the intervention effectively improved students' reading performance and the use of metacognitive strategies, suggesting that incorporating metacognitive reading strategies into instruction has a positive impact on students' reading performance.This study highlights the importance of incorporating metacognitive reading strategies into pedagogical practices, providing information for improving the CET-6 pass rate accordingly.
Influence of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in Investment Decision: Mediating Role of Investment Horizon
Authors: Chaudhary Manoj Kumar , Dhungana Madan , Chalise Mahanada , Chaudhary Rajesh Kumar , Paudel Sujan Raj , Maharjan Ojash 
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The study investigates how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors impact the investment choices made by individual investors in the stock market. Analyzing how ESG factors affect investors' decisions is the primary goal, and evaluating how each ESG factor affects these decisions separately comes in second. In the relationship between ESG and investment decision-making, the study also looks at the function of investment horizon as a mediating variable.
Methodology: This study adopts a descriptive and causal-comparative research framework utilizing the theory of planned behavior and stakeholder theory. Structured questionnaires collected primary data from 423 active stock market investors. Key variables were evaluated using a 5-point Likert scale. The data were then examined using AMOS version 26's Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to verify the theoretical relationships and investigate the interactions between the variables.
Main Findings - The study found a strong and positive correlation between investment decision-making and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations. It also demonstrated the significant impact of ESG factors on investor behavior and decision-making by revealing how the investment horizon serves as a mediating factor, influencing the relationship between ESG factors and investment decisions.
Applications - This study offers valuable insights for individual investors, aiding financial planning by identifying key ESG factors influencing investment decisions. It also provides guidance for SEBON and companies, supporting initiatives to promote ESG-focused investments, thereby aligning financial goals with sustainability objectives
Novelty/ Originality - This study uses the investment horizon as a mediating variable to investigate how ESG factors affect investment decisions. It adds to conventional investment models by providing fresh perspectives on how long-term ESG factors affect financial planning. The study offers a framework for comprehending how portfolio strategies, particularly in emerging markets, are impacted by sustainable investment priorities.
National Survey of Recently Graduated Thai Medical Interns’ Characteristics and Perspectives Regarding Resignation Intention: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Authors: Anuduang Nattapat , Savigamin Chatuthanai , Lekawat Pakpop , Choocheepwattana Panus , Wanchaijiraboon Passakorn 
Published: January 2025

Objective: The Thai medical internship program is a one-year post-graduation program that requires newly graduated doctors to rotate in major specialties in a government hospital. These newly graduated doctors carry a significant workload in the hospital and Thai healthcare system. However, there is a lack of data on the characteristics and attitudes of this new generation of doctors, which limits the ability to create appropriate interventions to address the issue of resignations within this group. This study aimed to collect data in order to understand the Thai medical internship program and identify the possible reasons for resignations among the new generation of doctors. Material and Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study was compiled from the recently graduated medical interns' national general information survey, 2021. We used descriptive statistics and Spearman's correlation using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 28.0.0.0.Results: We included 2,431 participants, of which 1,139 (46.9%) were male and 1,292 were female (53.1%). The most common expected salary range during the internship was 40,000–60,000 Thai Baht per month (46.2%). Up to 3.5%, or 84 participants, planned to resign from their internship. The reasons for the resignations from the program included a poor working environment (61.4%), too much workload (51.7%), and low income (42.9%). Those interested in the cosmetic field (5.8%) and willing to work in other fields (7.6%) were much less common.Conclusion: The main reason for the possible resignations of the newly graduated Thai doctors was the miserable work environment, due to a multitude of factors that require further research and intervention.
Gabriela Mistral, sus fronteras y el espacio escritural practicado
Authors: Farías Rojas Gabriel Arturo 
Published: January 2025

Introducción: El objetivo de este artículo es hacer una relectura del exilio de Gabriela Mistral desde el reconocimiento a una escritora que actuaba y resistía a las vicisitudes del espacio público. Metodología: Desde un abordaje interdisciplinario, reflexionamos sobre el exilio de Mistral desde un análisis comparado en relación a las dinámicas fronterizas de la Edad Media entre cristianos y musulmanes, para así ponderar la resistencia presente en una aparente pasividad otrora adjudicada a Mistral en calidad de víctima de su destino. Resultados: El exilio en Mistral es el rechazo patente de otros a su actividad escritural lo que desestima el mito romantizado de un destino cruel insoslayable. Discusión: Las dinámicas fronterizas en el contexto del acervo escrito de Mistral dan cuenta de una escritura que se escinde de valores letrados republicanos universalizados de manera de instalar una prosa de mujer que interviene el campo cultural iberoamericano para, desde la subjetividad de su voluntad, no solo dar cuenta de las identidades que la intervienen sino representarlas y reivindicarlas en la región iberoamericana. Conclusiones: Es posible colegir que la exclusión del mito no solo permite reconocer su empoderamiento en tanto escritora sino también el intercambio intersubjetivo recíproco con su entorno.
Media Presentation of English Borrowings of Pedagogical Discourse
Authors: Efimova A. D. 
Published: January 2025

Introduction. Currently, the Russian value picture of the world is changing under the influence of American culture as the leader of globalization. Borrowings in different types of discourse become an expression of these changes, the perception of which is formed in media discourse, playing an important role in understanding these borrowings. The purpose of the study is to investigate the features of the media representation of English borrowings of pedagogical discourse.Methodology and sources. The basis of the research was the collected thematic corpus of texts of different genres: texts of forums, articles of media educational platforms and media texts themselves with a total volume of 42 thousand words.Results and discussion. This article examines the features of the media presentation of the key imported concepts of pedagogical discourse “trend” and “rating”, which express the key idea of competitiveness for American culture. The borrowing “trend” is closely related to the contexts of the use of other borrowings included in its content structure: “know-how”, “startup”, “hackathon”, etc. and includes in its interpretative field the concepts of “innovation” and “modernization”, which receive an assessment depending on the subject of the assessment qualification. The interpretative field of the "rating" concept includes words such as “bullying”, “pressure”, “competition”. In most media texts, it is negatively assessed as contributing to a pragmatic approach to gaining knowledge, causing rivalry and negative emotions in children, causing psychological trauma and problems of relationships in the team. The basis for the metaphorical conceptualization of the processes taking place in education is the basic metaphor “man-nature”, as well as the metaphor of computer games and value, which allow us to highlight the value accents of perception and the attitude of society to the phenomena being mastered.Conclusion. It is revealed that the borrowings “trend” and “rating” have figurative and value characteristics, have pronounced evaluative labeling and metaphorical conceptualization. The study of borrowings of pedagogical discourse indicates the importance of the discursive factor in understanding concepts.
Self-Organization of Senior as a System-Forming Factor of Active Longevity
Authors: Kozachok D. P. , Kornilova M. V. , Kamenskih V. N. 
Published: January 2025

Introduction. The relevance of the study is determined by the importance of the process of self-organization in older age for maintaining activity, forming belonging, cohesion and community among the elderly. By older people, according to the current legislation of the Russian Federation, the authors mean people aged 55 and older. It clearly shows that opportunities for self-organization at the city level are being created for this group.Methodology and sources. The authors rely on the results of a survey of leaders of selforganized clubs of the Moscow Longevity Centers (sampling of 203 people, age of respondents from 55 to 88 years, date: January 2024). The purpose of the research is to study the ability of representatives of the older generation to independently organize free time, build new external and internal social connections in an independently organized homogeneous social system of active longevity, based on individual motivation. The research hypothesis is that “Moscow Longevity” is a system based on the self-organization of the elderly.Results and discussion. An extensive network of government institutions – Centers of Moscow Longevity (CML) – has all the conditions to satisfy the most diverse needs of older people in leisure and recreation. The novelty of the studied approach to self-organization of the elderly lies in the possibility of its interpretation as a way of constructing a new social reality/activity of older people, where state assistance involves abandoning the dependent scenario (“come and take what you can take”), providing opportunities for individual development patterns (“come and create it yourself as you like"). As such a social reality, the features of self-organization of the elderly are considered using the example of the “Moscow Longevity” ecosystem.Conclusion. The leadership potential of elders, accumulated throughout life, and the willingness to organize their leisure time independently on the basis of the Moscow Longevity Centers are shown, and the specifics of self-organization of the elderly in the active longevity system of Moscow are revealed. There was made an important conclusion about the desire of the respondents to be active, and the effectiveness and interest of seniors in self-organization on the basis of the CML was shown.
Pengaruh Advertising, Sales Promotion, Personal Selling dan Publicity terhadap Brand Equity pada PD BPR Bank Sumedang Cabang Tanjungsari
Authors: Winda Oktaviana St Syamsiah , Mintarsih Mimin 
Published: January 2025

The background of this study is the lack of intensity of PD BPR Bank Sumedang KC Tanjungsari in promoting advertising, sales promotion, personal selling and publicity, in addition to the amount of competition between banks, both Islamic banks and conventional banks, which affects the decrease in the number of customers. This research aims to determine the influence of advertising, sales promotion, personal selling and publicity on brand equity at PD BPR Bank Sumedang KC Tanjungsari partially and simultaneously. The type of research is associative quantitative with primary data types and uses data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, literature studies, questionnaires. Meanwhile, the sampling technique is non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling type. The population is all customers at PD BPR Bank Sumedang KC Tanjungsari in 2023, totaling 5,324 customers with a sample of 99 customers. The data analysis and hypothesis tests used were multiple regression analysis, multiple correlation analysis, determinant coefficient analysis, t-test and F test. The research results show that advertising, sales promotion, personal selling, and publicity partially influence brand equity by 21.5%, 24.1%, 20.8%, and 29.6%, as well as simultaneously advertising, sales promotion, personal selling and publicity have an effect of 59.6% on brand equity.
Pengaruh Pendapatan Margin Murabahah dan Pendapatan Bagi Hasil Musyarakah terhadap Laba Bersih
Authors: Ruhliandini Putri Zafira , Yanthiani Lenny 
Published: January 2025

This murabahah financing product is also a product that is quite profitable for banks in developing working capital. Net profit is profit that has been reduced by costs that are a burden on the company in a certain period including taxes. With the increase in murabahah margin income and musyarakah profit sharing income, it will be able to increase the company's net profit. Net profit greatly influences the increase and decrease in profit which will indicate the company's performance. In this study, the author is interested in analyzing the factors that support net profit growth, as well as identifying strategies to increase efficiency and effectiveness to increase murabahah margin income and murabahah profit sharing income. The purpose of this study is to determine how much influence murabahah margin income and musyarakah profit sharing income have on the net profit of PT. BPRS Al-Ma'soem. This study uses a quantitative method with an explanatory approach to analyze the effect of murabahah margin income and musyarakah profit sharing income on the net profit of PT. BPRS Al-Ma'soem. Based on the results of the study, the variables of murabahah margin income and musyarakah profit sharing income have a positive and significant effect on net profit of 87%. Based on the calculation of SPSS 25.0 For Windows, the results in the data show Fcount> Ftable, namely, 29.799> 4.459, then Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected, which means that simultaneously there is a significant effect between murabahah margin income and musyarakah profit sharing income on net profit.
English Teachers’ Perception in Implementing Merdeka Curriculum At Senior High School
Authors: Asti Suloso Luluk Wiji 
Published: January 2025

This research aims to find out and describe what is English teachers' perception in implementing Merdeka Curriculum at SMAN 1 Rancaekek, what are the problems faced by English teachers in implementing Merdeka Curriculum at SMAN 1 Rancaekek, and what are the teachers' strategies for overcoming problems faced in implementing Merdeka Curriculum at SMAN 1 Rancaekek. This research was conducted at SMAN 1 Rancaekek and used qualitative descriptive methods. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. The participants in this research were four English teachers. The data results from the questionnaire are divided into 5 indicators; launch of Merdeka Curriculum, Merdeka Curriculum priority stage, design principles and implementation mechanism of Merdeka Curriculum, direction of change in Merdeka Curriculum, and structure and framework of Merdeka Curriculum. The results of the study show that teachers have a positive perception of the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum at SMAN 1 Rancaekek. However, in its implementation, English teachers face several problems such as designing lesson plans, students with low learning motivation, and limitations of Merdeka Curriculum-based textbooks as learning resources. To overcome this problem, English teachers use several strategies, such as adjusting in preparing teaching modules, participating in the English Subject Teacher Deliberation (MGMP) forum, and increasing students' learning motivation in learning English. Therefore, even though English teachers have positive perceptions, they still need adaptation in their implementation.
Permodelan Topik pada Layanan Akademik Perguruan Tinggi dengan Menggunakan N-Gram
Authors: Rialdy Atmadja Aldy , Naufal Rahman Muhammad , Zulfikar Wildan Budiawan 
Published: January 2025

Automation of generating information in academic services are expected to provide convenience in providing academic services to students. Relevant topics can be extracted from social media by calculating the frequency of words asked by social media users. The research focuses on generating question topics on academic services at universities. Topic extraction are obtained through data taken from Instagram social media, so that relevant topics are obtained to get information that is most frequently asked by the public. The N-Gram and Term Frequency are approach to extract the topic. The initial stages in this study include conducting Web Scraping taken from Instagram social media. In this study, text preprocessing was carried out in several stages, namely cleansing, casefolding, stopwords removal and tokenizing, and stemming. The N-Gram approach is carried out by comparing three types, namely unigrams, bigrams and trigrams. The results obtained in this study prove that the bigram produces relevant word pairs in determining academic service topics on social media. This approach produces word pairs that are relevant to academic service topics including graduation list, paying UKT, independent admission, SPANPTKIN and independent test.