Current Era Research Articles

Measurement of development level of digital transformation of banks in Northwest China

Abstract. In the current era, the digital economy has become an important opportunity for commercial banks. In order to keep up with the pace of The Times, build a solid foundation of science and technology finance, and promote the economic development of the Northwest region, this paper adopts the analytic hierarchy process and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method to explore the influential factors of the digital transformation of banks in the Northwest region. The analysis shows that net capital, operating income and loan-to-deposit ratio have the greatest impact on the digital transformation of banks. In terms of digital transformation of banks in Northwest China, Shaanxi Province and Gansu Province have a better development level, Qinghai Province and Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region are relatively average, and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Province is relatively backward. Based on this, the paper puts forward suggestions to improve the level of capital management, optimize the structure of deposits and loans, and promote income diversification.

Nested Sentiment Analysis for ESG Impact: Leveraging FinBERT to Predict Market Dynamics Based on Eco-Friendly and Non-Eco-Friendly Product Perceptions with Explainable AI

In the current era, the environmental component of ESG is recognized as a major driver due to the pressing challenges posed by climate change, population growth, global warming, and shifting weather patterns. The environment must be considered a critical factor, and as evidenced by existing research, it is regarded as the dominant component within ESG. In this study, the ESG score is derived primarily from the environmental score. The increasing importance of the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in financial markets, along with the growing need for sentiment analysis in sustainability, has necessitated the development of advanced sentiment analysis techniques. A predictive model has been introduced utilizing a nested sentiment analysis framework, which classifies sentiments towards eco-friendly and non-eco-friendly products, as well as positive and negative sentiments, using FinBERT. The model has been optimized with the AdamW optimizer, L2 regularization, and dropout to assess how sentiments related to these product types influence ESG metrics. The “black-box” nature of the model has been addressed through the application of explainable AI (XAI) to enhance its interpretability. The model demonstrated an accuracy of 91.76% in predicting ESG scores and 99% in sentiment classification. The integration of XAI improves the transparency of the model’s predictions, making it a valuable tool for decision-making in making sustainable investments. This research is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 12 and SDG 13), contributing to the promotion of sustainable practices and fostering improved market dynamics.

Spaceborne SAR System Design Considerations: Minimizing Satellite Size and Mass, System Parameter Trade-Offs, and Optimization

The goal of this research is to assess and guide the development of next-generation synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, optimize their performance, and present the requirements related to the design parameters. In the current era, characterized by the rapid advancement of SAR technologies, the challenge of designing compact and efficient satellites is more relevant than ever. The present research provides a comprehensive analysis of design parameters for microsatellite applications, including altitude, incidence angle, operating frequency, antenna sizing, and transmitting power. The complex relationships between these parameters and their combined impact on SAR system performance and satellite dimensions are demonstrated through various scenarios. Special attention is given to balancing the SAR antenna area and the transmitting power needs, which are primary constraints in SAR microsatellite design. A detailed comparative study is presented, highlighting how each design decision affects the overall functionality and performance. Modern SAR satellites with masses under 150 kg can operate with approximately 1 kW of transmitting power and a 10 m2 SAR antenna area. The present results analyze and validate the key parameters related to these satellites, coping with the challenging trade-offs through optimization. Furthermore, this study aims to guide future innovative spaceborne SAR system design, highlighting the potential of optimization techniques in advancing spaceborne SAR technology.

Research on Procurement Cost Control Based on Supply Chain Management

In modern enterprise management, strengthening the control and management of procurement processes can effectively reduce operational costs. However, with the continuous reform and improvement of China’s market economy system, competition among supply chain enterprises has intensified. The traditional procurement management model is no longer able to meet the needs of enterprise development in the current era. As a result, procurement management based on supply chain management has emerged, offering significant improvements in the scientific management of procurement processes. It has become an important means of promoting the long-term development of enterprises. This paper primarily analyzes and studies procurement cost control based on supply chain management, providing insights for reference.

Body, image, and digital technology in adolescence and contemporary youth culture.

The physical, psychological and social changes that occur during adolescence constitute a physiological crisis that is necessary for development and growth. The establishment of a suitable "self-image" is important for facilitating harmonious psychophysical development during this time. In the current era, digital technology (DT) serves as an extraordinary means of communication for young people, who make significant use of images as a mode of expression. Accordingly, there is growing interest in the relationship between physical development, self-image and use of DT. A review of the published literature on the topic was carried out in April 2024. Fourteen studies (n = 14) were inclused from search of electronic databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, PsycInfo, MedLine, and Cochrane Library. The aim of this study is to explore the influence of (DT) on cultural models of adolescent body image, and how this "social" culture can affect wellbeing and development. It was considered that the rise of DT and social media (SM) emphasized in young people the culture of appearance, adherence to ideal models (thinness ideal) and social comparison at an unprecedented level. It was estimated that the digital mechanism works on the adolescent's vulnerability and stimulates the desire for experimentation and amplifies cultural beliefs that expose the young to deviant or pathological behaviors on the body. The use of digital images emphasizes the perception of self by making it more real and alive but empty of content. Our framework highlights that the adolescent can defend himself if he leaves the homologation that the SM condition, regains his own experiences, fill with emotional content and real life the images and the representation of the body.

Heat transportation phenomena subject to Ellis fluid over a spinning body: A dynamics of trihybrid nanoparticles

AbstractThe boosting of base fluid thermal transport is a remarkable significance in the current research era, and numerous types of techniques are being utilized to achieve this goal. The mixture of nanoparticles inside the host fluid is responsible to improve base fluid thermal performance. The modified Buongiorno's nanofluid model is explored in the current study along with the significant trihybrid nanoparticle effect. The fundamental equations of the chosen flow model are transformed using a similarity transformation, and the succeeding equations are then resolved numerically using the discretization of Keller‐Box in MATLAB. The primary velocity profile is directly raised with large values of the Hartman number, unsteady, and Ellis's fluid parameters, while an inverse curves trend is reported in secondary velocity. The primary speed of fluid is significantly greater compared to di and mono‐hybrid cases, and this study reveals that optimal thermal transport is achieved against tri‐hybrid cases. The tri‐hybrid model has 9% improvement in Nusselt number when compared to single and two‐type nanoparticle fluid models.

Social Media as a Village Government Communication Channel in Improving Public Services to the Community in Minahasa Regency

Public service issues are still often the main topic in society, starting from the lack of clear information and slow service that occurs in government in various cases, both related to information, administration and implementation of development in various fields, to the lack of resources that are able to provide the best service to the community. The current era of information technology, new media, which includes social media, is certainly one of the right solutions in overcoming communication and information problems for the government, but the problem is whether social media has been used optimally in carrying out public service duties by the government, especially the government in the village. Along with the many complaints from the public regarding government services, even though communication and information technology is already present in the midst of society and the government. This is the basis of this study, to be studied and studied in more depth, using a qualitative research approach, related to how social media becomes a communication channel for village governments in improving public services. Village governments in Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi Province have not optimally used social media as an information channel in an effort to improve public services. This is evidenced by the lack of official social media from the village government as a media/information channel in supporting public services. Not all village governments have the human resource capabilities that can manage and operate social media well, actively and intensively in providing information to the public regarding programs, policies, and government regulations. Most village governments in Minahasa Regency do not yet have official social media as a medium/channel of information to the public. There are still many village government officials who use their personal social media for the needs of conveying information to the public, even then only when necessary. Obstacles to the Village Government in utilizing social media to improve public services include limited human resources, technological infrastructure, and cultural constraints, these factors affect the effectiveness of communication through social media.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Heritage Education: A Multimedia Approach to ‘Phra Aphai Mani’

Even though classic literature has cultural and educational value in heritage education, students often have trouble becoming interested because of the archaic language, a lack of good learning materials, the idea that the literature is not relevant, and complicated plots. This research aims to enhance heritage education by identifying barriers and drivers in youth engagement with classic Thai literature and exploring how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles could be applied to increase motivation in learning classic literature through multimedia. Ten interviews with experts, 100 on-site questionnaires filled out by students aged 15–25 years, and a multimedia e-book were used together in this mixed-methods study. As a case study, the researchers asked both experts and students to read the Thai classic poem “Phra Aphai Mani: Escaping from the Sea Witch” and make suggestions for how it could be better. The results show that there are barriers to heritage education, such as ‘the story is not connected to the present’ (mean = 4.52/5), ‘archaic vocabulary and language barriers’ (mean = 4.36/5), and ‘learning materials’ (mean = 4.25/5). Surprisingly, Thai students showed more positive attitudes towards literature courses than expected based on international trends. Key drivers for enhancing heritage education include ‘classic literature in modern, easy-to-read language’ (mean = 4.65/5), ‘including multimedia’ (mean = 4.58/5), ‘the plot/story adapted to the current era’ (mean = 4.50/5), and ‘new presenting technologies’ (mean = 4.49/5). Next, as an innovative way to improve heritage education, this study developed a free e-book titled “Phra Aphai Mani: Escaping from the Sea Witch”, which includes motion graphics and other multimedia elements. This research contributes to knowledge by demonstrating how UDL can be applied to classic literature within heritage education, enhancing understanding of student needs, and creating more effective, inclusive multimedia teaching methods for preserving and transmitting cultural heritage.

Studi Literatur: Strategi Pengamanan Siber dalam Menghadapi Cyber Crime

In the current digital era, cybersecurity of data and information systems. The threat of attacks, or , is a form of threat that continues to grow along with advances in technology. This research aims to learn about cybersecurity strategies in dealing with . The method used in this research is a literature review. This journal was prepared based on an analysis of research results from various journals accessed through secondary data sources, namely the Google Scholar database, and e-resources from Springer, Cambridge, and Taylor and Francis. The research results show that implementing technology such as encryption, multifactor authentication, and user training, are some of the effective steps that have been proven to reduce risk. However, challenges in implementing this strategy remain, both from a technical and non-technical perspective, which require special attention from researchers and practitioners in the field of cyber security.

Penggunaan Media Papan Flanel Dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab

<em>. </em>In the current era, Arabic is considered a difficult and boring lesson when in class, with the media of learning activities, learning Arabic in class is easier so that students will be more happy to be active and creative with the Arabic flannel board learning media which will have an impact on the value of student learning outcomes. the aim is to help make learning Arabic easier to understand the material both in terms of vocabulary, composing Arabic sentences. The type of research used is quantitative research using a pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design. The data source taken was pretest-posttest. using a population, namely all class VII students of SMP Muhammadiyah Tulangan. With the sample class 7A is the experimental class and class 7B is the control class. by using This research uses three data analysis techniques, namely normality test, homogeneity test and hypothesis test. in the form of SPSS software. The normality test uses the Kolmogrov Smirnov test to determine whether the data is normal or not. To determine whether the control class and experimental class have similar variants or not, a homogeneity test is carried out using analyze-compare mean-oneway ANOVA. and to test the hypothesis using the paired sample T-test media technique. In this research, the results of the experimental class before the application of the media showed that the average student score was 67.73 with Std. error 2.016 while after applying the media the average value was 87.23 with Std. error 2,198, shows that the use of Arabic flannel board media can improve student learning outcomes at Muhammadiyah Middle School in Sidoarjo.

Predictive Effect of Eco-Anxiety and Climate Change Anxiety towards Mental Health Problems and Psychological Well-Being among Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs face massive challenges when attempting to create sustainable businesses in the current era. This juggling act leads to eco-anxiety and climate change anxiety, which mainly affect entrepreneurs by creating concerns and ruining creativity and progress. These issues contribute to individuals' mental health problems (MHP) and severely affect psychological well-being (PWB). With this in mind, the present study investigates the impact of eco-anxiety (EA) and climate change anxiety (CCA) on MHP and PWB among Egyptian entrepreneurs. The study applied quantitatively, gathering cross-sectional data through a survey tool. The researchers collected data using online and offline modes and a convenience sampling strategy to identify Egyptian entrepreneurs.<strong> This led to 314 valid cases from which to generate the final results.</strong><strong> </strong>The researchers applied a structural model (SEM) using analysis of moment structures (AMOS) software to obtain the results. The results of the study unveil a positive effect of EA on MHP (β = 0.539; P < 0.01) but a negative impact on entrepreneurs' PWB (β = -0.005; P > 0.01). Moreover, the study also identifies a positive effect of CCA on MHP (β = 0.667; P < 0.01) but a negative on entrepreneurs' PWB (β = -0.033; P > 0.01). <strong>The study's findings will assist policymakers and mental health professionals in developing policies regarding reducing stress, anxiety, and fears about climate change among entrepreneurs.</strong> Moreover, the study results could support entrepreneurs in bringing creativity and vision to coping strategies for EA, strengthening their PWB, and improving their ability to sustain their businesses. Finally, the study would contribute to domain literature by adding an empirical perspective from a developing nation.

What Makes an Effective Chief of Pediatric Cardiology: Insights From Chiefs of North American Pediatric Programs.

Although the position of a pediatric cardiology chief is often seen as the apex of one's academic career, its roles, responsibilities, and qualifications are not well defined in the literature. This study was done to gain further insight of the role and attributes of a pediatric cardiology chief by surveying those who are currently serving the position across North American centers. This was a mixed-methods study with a survey given to North American pediatric cardiology chiefs at programs with fellowship training programs. The survey was a semistructured questionnaire that was independently reviewed by 3 cardiologists. Smaller private practice groups and nonacademic programs were excluded. Survey inventory included items rated on a 5-point Likert scale, open-ended prompts, and targeted questions. A total of 40 of 65 (62%) pediatric cardiology chiefs responded to the survey. Respondents identified key chief attributes included communication skills, honesty/transparency, and conflict-resolution skills. Likert scale data demonstrated participants were satisfied with their position, although many reported growing concerns of increased demands from administration, faculty, and pressures of program performance in the current era. There is also a noted paucity of diversity among those serving in leadership positions within pediatric cardiology, which was acknowledged by survey respondents. We gathered information directly from current North American pediatric cardiology chiefs examining the current era of its role. There are resounding themes on the emphasis for communication, honesty, conflict resolution, and mentorship. Future studies should examine faculty perceptions and a global perspective of the role.

Examining the Respondability of the English Course Curriculum (2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade) to the Needs of the Digitalized Age, According to the Opinions of English Teachers

In this research, the responsiveness of the English course curriculum (2nd, 3rd and 4th grade) to the needs of the digital age was examined, according to the opinions of English teachers. The research was conducted using the phenomenology design, which is one of the descriptive research designs. The study group of the research consisted of English teachers teaching English in primary schools in Sakarya province, affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. In the research, a semi-structured interview form was applied to determine teachers' opinions on the responsiveness of the English Language Teaching Program to the needs of the digital age. Content analysis was used to analyze the data in the research. As a result of the analysis, teachers' opinions about the responsiveness of the primary school English course curriculum to the needs of the digital age, how often digital education tools are used, whether the program improves students' English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, and whether it provides the skills needed in the digital age; opinions have been reached. According to the opinions of the teachers, it was learned that the English language teaching program has improved compared to the previous programs, but it is not yet sufficient for the current era. In addition, it is among the information obtained that the treatment of the subjects has become easier with the inclusion of developing technology in the program

Efforts to Increase Archipelago Identity Awareness through Digital Collage Learning for Class XII 8 Students of SMA Negeri 13 Surabaya

In the current era of globalization, many students are experiencing a cultural identity crisis, where they are more likely to appreciate foreign culture than local culture. This phenomenon can be seen among students of SMA Negeri 13 Surabaya, where students' interest in the archipelago's cultural activities tends to be low. This study aims to increase awareness of the archipelago's cultural identity among students of class XII 8 SMA Negeri 13 Surabaya through digital collage learning. The method used is a cultural arts learning approach with the theme of the archipelago which is carried out in two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The results showed that students were not only able to complete the task well, but also produce quality collage works. There was a significant increase in students' understanding of the culture of the archipelago, which was reflected in the average pre-test score of 58 to 82 in the post-test. Some students even published their work on social media, indicating an increase in cultural awareness. This research is expected to be a reference for other teachers in developing art and culture learning methods that are more interesting and relevant to modern technology. The conclusion of this research shows that digital collage learning is effective in improving students' understanding of Nusantara culture. Students show active involvement in the learning process, which can be seen from students' activeness in the learning process.

Techno-ethical concerns related to genetic sequencing reports

Recombinant DNA technologies of the current era, most of which are comparable to past works of science fiction, have had diverse and significant impacts on social life. Among them, genetic sequencing deserves particular attention. The widespread use of genetic testing has raised numerous concerns regarding autonomy, confidentiality and privacy. In this context, the proliferation of ‘gene for X’ reports influences debates about the potentially beneficial or detrimental uses of genetics. While several studies have reported concerns related to the collection, storage and use of genetic data, few have considered the technical shortcomings that can affect the reliability of interpretation of sequencing data. In this essay, we will cover some of the current practices of genetic testing and safety aspects of DNA data. To evaluate the reliability of DNA data we will raise the question whether an ‘overestimation’ of researchers' results might reflect an ‘underestimation’ of our genetic make-up in terms of the limitations of the parameters necessary for the correct interpretation of genomic DNA. Following that question we will highlight the responsibility of researchers for proper science communication to avoid misleading information about genetic sequencing data.

Telling Feminist Stories in an Affective Atmosphere of Anti-Genderism: Swedish Gender Scholars Reflect Upon Their Position

ABSTRACT The last decades have witnessed a widespread rise in populist, right-wing, anti-gender movements targeting gender-equality politics and gender studies throughout Europe. While the situation for Swedish gender studies remains relatively stable, with institutionalized gender departments, this paper focuses on how Swedish gender studies scholars conceive of their situation and the status of gender studies in the current era. Through an interview study drawing on the concept of “affective atmosphere”, the article explores how the anti-gender discourse induces a precarious situation that produces a sense of apocalypse and a crisis of hope for gender studies. As such, the anti-gender discourse calls upon scholars to react and engage. In the interviews, the future of gender studies was discussed as being at risk, while at the same time the interviewees described gender studies as an academic success story. However, to avoid falling into the trap of being either too optimistic or too pessimistic about the current state of the art, the authors argue that the knowledge production of gender studies as such can be reconfigured as a site for resistance, for detecting openings and creating possible pathways into the future that extend beyond the hegemonic neoliberal, authoritarian one.

Scrolling through adolescence: a systematic review of the impact of TikTok on adolescent mental health.

Amidst rising concerns about mental health in adolescents, the role of social media (SM), particularly highly visual platforms such as TikTok, has become a growing focus of investigation. In the extant literature, conclusive evidence is limited by the aggregate analysis of very heterogeneous SM platforms. This systematic scoping review examines the relationship between TikTok and mental health in adolescents. Additionally, it aims to highlight potential interactions between typical developmental processes and the unique aspects of TikTok, exploring their relevance to mental health within this demographic. Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Knowledge, and PsychINFO yielded 20 studies that met the inclusion criteria, encompassing a total of 17,336 subjects from 10 countries. The retrieved studies analyzed four main topics related to TikTok use, i.e., the overall impact on adolescents' mental health, risk of problematic use and behavioral addiction, consequences on body image and self-esteem, and possible spreading of mental illness behaviors. While TikTok offers creative opportunities for self-expression and peer connection, the literature raises concerns about its potential negative effects on teens, such as lower life satisfaction, increased risk of "contagion" of certain psychiatric symptoms, and problematic usage patterns. Significant variations in study methodologies and outcome measures were observed. In the current era of evolving SM landscapes, a comprehensive approach informed by developmentally grounded research is critically needed to further understand the interplay between SM and adolescent mental health, providing insights for health authorities and policymakers.

A study on media and information and traffic convergence in the digital age on consumption

The digital age is the age of productivity innovation. It is the era of industrial transformation and market development to satisfy the public's eyeball economy. Under traditional productivity, new products are often produced and introduced to the market and the public accepts and adapts to the new products, and those products that are not accepted by the public will be eliminated by the market. Now, in the emerging digital era, through data and its analysis, the product and market have begun to analyse the user and market pain points, according to user data to design and develop products for the needs of the user to enjoy at the same time for the data and traffic payment. This is "information consumption" and "data consumption". Poor information is the tool to make money in the current era. How to grasp the information and data of the user group and consumer demand becomes the key. Emerging media is the key to unlocking users' needs. The purpose of this study is to find the role of this key in the integration of information and traffic into consumption. The significance of this study is to deduce the relationship between media and the convergence of information and traffic to consumption in the digital age by analysing the case of the company. The result of this study is that the digital era has created advanced productivity, and the development of productivity has led to innovations in the means and tools of the media industry, which have contributed to the development of user needs. The media is the key to creating and capturing the needs of user groups. It is also the cornerstone for creating "information consumption" and "traffic consumption".

Web-Based Congregation Data Management Information System at Sumba Christian Church Kanjonga Bakul

The rapid development of technology in the current era of globalization has provided many benefits in progress in various social aspects. Every action we take today is closely related to the use of technology, especially in the field of computerization and the internet. Data Management of the Sumba Christian Church (SCC) / Gereja Kristen Sumba (GKS) Kanjonga Bakul Congregation is one of the activities that must be carried out by the church every year, this activity is carried out by BPMJ officers or administrators and monitored by pastors. However, in GKS Kanjonga basket, the system for GKS Jamaat Data Management is still carried out by each congregation assembly to collect data conventionally by collecting photocopies of Family Cards and collecting data directly at each congregation house to recap back to the physical ledger. This process experienced various obstacles, including the difficulty in recapitulating the entire data managed, as well as the lack of efficiency in managing the data of the GKS Congregation. This conventional process leads to a waste of time and effort that should not be happening today, as well as a high risk of errors and inaccuracies in the recorded data. From the problem of data management of the GKS congregation in Kanjonga Bakul, this research will develop an Information System for the Management of Data of the Sumba Christian Church using the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method. The web development in this study will use the Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) programming language with the CodeIgniter framework that implements the Model-View-Control (MVC) concept. This technology can optimize and improve the quality of data management of GKS congregations in Kanjonga Bakul.

UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI NUMERASI PESERTA DIDIK KELAS V DENGAN PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING DI SD NEGERI TUNJUNGSEKAR 1

The development of the current digital era makes literacy and numeracy of human resources a competency that needs to be mastered. However, the level of literacy in Indonesia is still below average. This is shown by the evidence that most students from class V SD Tunjungsekar 1 did not succeed in achieving the minimum score that has been set, especially in learning mathematics. Therefore, researchers applied PBL (Problem Based Learning) to improve numeracy literacy skills, especially for fifth grade students of SD Tunjungsekar 1. This study used qualitative and quantitative methods. The process of obtaining data is done through observation and interviews that produce numerical data which is analysed to conclude the results of the study. The implementation of this study showed success as evidenced by the increase in the scores of grade V students after the PBL learning method so that it can be concluded that Problem Based Learning applied by researchers succeeded in improving the literacy skills of grade V students of SD Tunjungsekar 1