Modern Era Research Articles

The Iban Community's Perception:TheTaste, Ingredients, and Cooking Methods of Ibanese Traditional Chicken Dish

Traditional food is an integral part of the culture, identity, and heritage of every nation or ethnic group worldwide. In Malaysia, the diverse community has enriched the country’s heritage cuisine, showcasing unique cooking methods and food presentations. However, Manuk Pansuh, an Ibanese traditional chicken dish, is increasingly being forgotten, and the Iban community is losing knowledge of its preparation. Typically enjoyed during the Gawai Dayak festival, Manuk Pansuh is now available in restaurants but fails to meet public demand. This study aims to understand the Iban community’s perception of Manuk Pansuh. The design of this study is a survey study using a quantitative approach. Datawas collected from 50 Iban respondents through questionnaires. The findings revealed that the Iban community holds high regard for the ingredients and cooking methods of Manuk Pansuh. However, their perception of its taste is moderate. In conclusion, there is a need for the Iban community to preserve and enhance their traditional cuisine. The Iban community needs to take proactive steps to preserve and enhance their traditional cuisine, particularly Manuk Pansuh to remain a cherished and enduring part of their cultural heritage, even in the era of modernization.

Value of the Industrial relics from the Modern era, shown by the Salt warehouses and Auxiliary facilities of the Sorae Salt field

Value of the Industrial relics from the Modern era, shown by the Salt warehouses and Auxiliary facilities of the Sorae Salt field

Layiqli həyat hüquqları sferasında beynəlxalq əməkdaşlığın hüquqi tənzimlənməsi

Ensuring the right to a decent life, which is considered one of the basic human rights, is one of the main obligations of the world community and individual states in the modern era. It is for this reason that international organizations and developed countries are supporters of the process of promoting aid and establishing relations with developing or relatively low-income states. One of the most important issues in this promotion process is the availability of its contractual basis. Only after that, international organizations and individual states will be able to implement certain programs and action plans through the appropriate organizational mechanisms. The article examines the forms and directions of international cooperation implemented by the author in the direction of rights to a decent life, analyzes international acts containing this problem, and also puts forward certain proposals and recommendations. Also the author analyzed the implementation of international relations from the point of view of the minimum level of social protection and defended the idea of replacing the term "extraterritorial obligations" with the term "obligations of the third state". Keywords: the right to a decent life, adequate standards, the international act, Social protection floor, extraterritorial obligations, obligations of the third state, international relations, international cooperation, the Strategy of Three Pillars.

A STUDY OF POPULAR ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PORTALS (WEB APPS) IN INDIA

This research paper investigates the landscape of popular online educational portals in India, examining their features, user engagement, and impact on learning outcomes. As the demand for digital education surges, especially post-pandemic, platforms like BYJUS and Unacademy have emerged as significant players. The study employs a study of secondary data from the selected portals. Key metrics analysed include user accessibility, content variety, pedagogical effectiveness, and user satisfaction. Findings reveal a diverse range of educational resources tailored to different learning needs, highlighting the effectiveness of interactive tools and personalized learning paths. A Modern-Day Approach: The NEP 2020 has a special focus on online education. Universities and institutions like NITs and IGNOU will be conducting pilot research studies to maximize the benefits of digital learning in India. Online tools and platforms like DIKSHA and SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) will be upgraded with new insight into training content, in-class resources, assessment aids, profiles, etc. that will allow seamless interaction. It also focuses on the creation of public digital and interoperable infrastructure that can be utilised by multiple platforms. NEP 2020 emphasizes the creation of virtual labs wherein students can practice their theoretical knowledge and make course content available in different languages. The newly renamed Ministry of Education proposes to set up a dedicated unit for the promotion of digital learning. The dedicated unit will comprise experts from the field of education, educational technology, administration, and e-governance who will focus on the online learning needs of both the school and higher education. More emphasis will be given to online assessment and examinations. The present age is driven by digital technology and the whole globe comes under the influence of the Internet and the World Wide Web. The internet equipped both the education seeker as well as the education provider and laid them together under the virtual roof. Due to this, the concept of virtual classrooms is already popularized across the globe. Therefore, in the modern era, the role of online technology in providing education is vital and with its flexible nature online educational technology has gained popularity. The online education is now more accessible to the less privileged groups in comparison to the centralized classroom education system.

Analysis of geographical origin of solar terms based on the STTMD method

The 24 solar terms are a significant component of traditional Chinese culture. Amid global warming climate change, research on the Solar Terms has gained increasing prominence. Identifying the geographical origins of the Solar Terms not only provides evidence for studies on the origins of Chinese agricultural civilization but also serves as a critical foundation for the innovative utilization of traditional culture in the modern era. Previous research has primarily relied on historical records, literature review, and field investigation, often challenged by the vast and complex data, the difficulty distinguishing authenticity, the time-consuming nature of the work, and the need for direct scientific evidence. The STTMD (Solar Terms Typical Meteorological Day) method was used for typifying solar term meteorological data sequences, supplemented by isothermal estimation and clustering analysis. This approach was further validated using key crop germplasm sites, phenological indicators, and phenological observation contour maps. The results derived from statistical methods are cross-referenced with historical documents to infer the geographical origins of the 24 Solar Terms. The findings indicate that: (1)On a larger spatial scale, the Solar Terms originated in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River; (2)On a smaller spatial scale, the "Luoyang-Zhengzhou-Anyang" triangle is the most probable origin area; (3)The core area of origin is hypothesized to be in present-day Xingyang, Henan Province, or slightly further north. These results are consistent with historical literature and phenological records of crops, offering a novel analysis and transformative insights into the knowledge of Solar Terms. The study provides valuable evidence or methodological inspiration for historical agricultural research in China and offers references for agricultural production and the environmental impacts of global warming.

Narrative Impact in Church Homilies: Stories, Sayings, and Experiences

In the modern era, homilies do not only convey religious doctrine but also address contemporary challenges in religious life. This study aims to analyse the impact of using illustrations—stories, wise sayings, and personal experiences—in homilies on the understanding and reception of God’s Word by the congregation. Descriptive qualitative research was conducted at St. Thomas the Apostle Onan Rihit Station, utilizing in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis to collect data. Findings indicate that the use of illustrations in homilies not only deepens the understanding of the Gospel teachings but also enhances the congregation's engagement with the community and the application of these teachings in daily life. Homilies are effective in enhancing resonance and attention from the congregation, demanding more empathetic and creative approaches in delivery. The results of this study underscore the importance of adaptation and innovation in homiletic practices to respond to contemporary religious life dynamics

Comparison Between Maintenance of Distribution Substations Using the Mobile Substation Unit (UGB) Method and Maintenance of Blackout Distribution Substations regarding Energy Not Served (ENS) which is not distributed to PLN UP3 Serpong

Electricity has become an important part of human life along with technological developments in this modern era. Economic progress, quality of life and the business world are very dependent on the electricity supply supplied by PT. PLN (Persero) UP3 Serpong. Electric power distribution is the final stage in the electric power delivery process. This is the process of distributing electric power from the electricity transmission system to electricity consumers. One of the main components in the electric power distribution system is the distribution substation. A distribution substation is an electrical installation device which contains disconnecting, connecting, safety and distribution transformer equipment to distribute electrical power according to consumer needs. Maintenance at distribution substations is carried out to support services to electricity consumers so that the substation equipment used is in reliable condition. and guaranteed continuity. Regular maintenance on distribution substations is important so that distribution substations do not experience damage and disruption while operating.

LoVi App: Android Application-based Image Classification for Low Vision

In Indonesia, many people with visual impairments are drawing public attention to their rights as fellow humans. One of the limitations that individuals with low vision face is their ability to recognize objects and navigate their surroundings due to difficulties in visual perception. In this modern era, deep learning technologies, especially in image classification, can help people with low vision overcome these challenges. In this paper, we discuss a deep learning system that optimizes image classification on users' smartphones to enhance visual support for individuals with low vision. We present an Android-based app, LoVi, designed to assist users with low vision. Powered by core systems within Sherpa models (TrotoarNet, IndoorNet, and CurrencyNet), LoVi has three modes: outdoor, indoor, and currency. The LoVi application provides over 80% accuracy for navigation on sidewalks, indoor object recognition, and currency identification. TrotoarNet aids in sidewalk navigation, IndoorNet assists with indoor object identification, and CurrencyNet recognizes Rupiah banknotes. Additionally, low-vision users can receive voice feedback for further accessibility.

EUROPEAN PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN AND THEIR APPLICATION IN THE ARCHITECTURE OF UKRAINIAN CITIES

The values of a solidary and democratic society, based on the principles of equality, significantly influenced the conceptual and practical principles of design throughout the Modern era. To a large extent, the formative base of modernism – the leading worldview trend that defined the architecture of the 20th and early 21st centuries – is connected with them. One of the important stages in the development of this process was the spread since the 1980s "universal design" concept that aimed at creating a more inclusive space, avoiding various forms of isolation and inequality depending on the physical abilities of a person. Currently, theoretical and practical achievements in this area make it possible to talk about a holistic system of views on design, which, however, still remains largely unrealized to the extent that the goals of universal design can be considered generally achieved. Nevertheless, thanks to the implementation of a number of initiatives and programs, inclusive and friendly environments for different groups have begun to emerge in many European cities, which testify to the benefits of the "design for all" concept. In addition to the purely humanistic aspect, it also gives cities advantages in terms of a more complete use of human potential, maintaining a high economic and social attractiveness, which ultimately increases the competitive indicators of the city. This article consists of three principle parts, two of which are reflective and one analytical. In their sequence, they have the following form: a) an outline of the current concepts of universal design, which are present in various initiatives and programs of the European Union and a wider range of sources that create the relevant discourse; b) assessment of issues related to the equality of space in domestic analysis and practice; c) determination of the local specificity of Ukraine, which determines the perspective of applying the principles of universal design. Based on the analysis, have been outlined the main features of a possible strategy for the development of universal design principles in Ukrainian cities, including taking into account the consequences of full-scale russian military aggression, which began in February 2022.

Impact of Calcium Aluminate Based Cement and Ceramic Waste Aggregate on the Strength Aspect of Concrete

A new race of development has been launched as quickly as possible in many countries and nations in this modern globe and era of development, but it has been noted that all of them are encountering a variety of issues in reaching their objective. Their development has been reported to be hindered by a lack of resources, and among the issues they encounter are the absence and scarcity of a variety of high-quality, environmentally friendly building materials. The lack of building materials is one of the main issues that these developing countries are dealing with. This review paper goes into great detail about the issue at hand and makes some recommendations based on a number of earlier research findings. The major materials discussed are both waste material and those with very good constructional properties.

Trends in the Care of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer in the Modern Era of Chemotherapy.

Current guidelines for treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer recommend chemotherapy ± radiation, or radiation alone when multimodal therapy is contraindicated. In a subset of patients, guideline-recommended treatment (GRT) achieves sufficient response to qualify for potentially curative resection. This study evaluated trends in treatment utilization and aimed to identify barriers to GRT. Patients with clinical T4M0 disease in the National Cancer Database from 2010 to 2017 were included. Potential predictors were assessed by relative risk regression with Poisson distribution and compared by log-link function. In total, 28 056 patients met the criteria. Among 17 059 (67.67%) patients treated primarily with chemotherapy, 41.19% also had radiation and 8.89% went onto resection. Many received no cancer-directed treatment or failed to receive GRT. Another 710 patients had radiation (±surgery) without chemotherapy despite few contraindications to chemotherapy. Over time, patients were more likely to undergo resection after chemotherapy (aRR = 1.58; p < 0.0001) and less likely to have chemoradiation (aRR = 0.78; p < 0.0001) or go untreated (aRR = 0.90; p < 0.0001). Socioeconomic factors (race, education, income, and insurance status) affected the likelihood of receiving chemotherapy and surgery. Median overall survival (OS) was significantly improved for patients treated with chemotherapy and particularly in those patients who went on to receive RT or undergo surgical resection. OS was also longer for patients treated at high-volume academic centers. Patients insured by Medicaid, Medicare, or those without insurance had worse OS. Despite improvement over time, many patients go untreated. Clinical factors were influential, but the impact of vulnerable social standing suggests persistent inequity in access to care.

Wall Follower Based Fire Extinguisher Wheeled Robot Prototype using 5 Channel Fire Sensor

Fires can occur anywhere, be it in schools, offices, and housing or other open spaces. Fire cannot be predicted when it will happen. In the modern era robots are one of the very special technologies, the benefits of these robots can facilitate human work. Robot cars in this era are attracting quite a lot of attention from experts to develop. Therefore, the author designed a "Wall Follower-based Fire Extinguishing Robot using a 5 Channel fire sensor" to reduce the risk of fire. This robot uses the HC-SR04 sensor to detect the barrier wall so that the extinguishing robot reaches the fire point. For the microcontroller tool used in this design system in the form of an Arduino Nano microcontroller which functions as part of the 5 Channel Flame Sensor controller to detect hotspots and a DC water pump to extinguish the fire. In this study using experimental research. This robot has successfully passed the track and put out the fire as the author has designed. The average flame sensor on this robot can read the fire point at a distance of 20 cm with angles of 90°, 60°, 120°, 150°, then the output voltage generated on the DC motor with a PWM value of 191 or 75% duty cycle produces an output of 8.77V measured using a multimeter, and this robot can extinguish the fire on the track with different distances with an average fire extinguishing time of 7.1 seconds.

HOLISTIC EDUCATION IN THE EUROPEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL SPACE IN THE EARLY MODERN PERIOD

The article presents a historical-pedagogical analysis of the content and development of the humanistic idea of holistic education in the European socio-cultural space during the Early Modern Period. It traces the value-based interpretations of the idea of holistic education within both secular (Renaissance humanism) and religious (Christian humanism) worldviews of the early modern era. The study reveals that the concept of holistic education was formulated within the philosophical and cultural discourse of Renaissance humanism. It is noted that the Renaissance ideal of holistic education was based on three key components: first, the virtues of broad erudition, intellectual culture, and the art of rhetoric; second, moral principles focused on the ideals of goodness, virtue, modesty, and personal inner culture, as well as Christian priorities of love and compassion; third, the recognition of the individual as the highest value, grounded in the dignity and rights of the person, and the idea of comprehensive and harmonious development of one’s abilities and talents. This also includes the Renaissance virtues of active engagement, initiative, industriousness, persistence, and the appreciation of physical beauty and courage. It is shown that the institutionalization of the idea of holistic education was carried out through the educational activities of Protestant gymnasiums, Jesuit colleges, brotherhood schools, and other educational institutions founded in the context of Protestant Reformation, Catholic Reformation, and religious reforms in the East Slavic lands. The article outlines the civilizational and human-creative significance of the concept of holistic education for the formation of modern European civilization.

Konstitusiyaya dəyişikliyə zərurət varmı: Azərbaycanda informasiya sahəsində hüquq və azadlıqlara dair normalarda ziddiyyətlər

The Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan forms the basis of the national legislative system. As in all areas of law, the guiding provisions and preliminary beginnings for the right to information are defined in the Constitution. However, the changes in the forms of realization of rights and freedoms in the field of information, arising from the demands of the modern era, make it necessary to reconsider many constitutional norms. In the article we have presented, the following articles of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan will be analyzed and suggestions and recommendations will be presented: freedom of information (Article 50 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan); freedom of thought and speech (Article 47 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan); guarantee of human and civil rights and freedoms (Article 71 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan). Keywords: Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, freedom of information, freedom of expression, restrictions, legitimate interests, proportionality.

Угрозы продовольственной безопасности России и инструментарий импортозамещения

The issues of food security of national states have become particularly relevant in the modern era of global turbulence, when geopolitical threats have generated sanctions pressure, breaking production chains, including in the agricultural sector. In this regard, the issues of food sovereignty require the search for new instruments of state policy for its preservation. The article presents conceptual approaches to the study of food security, which made it possible to identify the basic factors of ensuring it, as well as the main categories of threats. Conducted analysis of the legal framework of the concept of food security and the main conditions for ensuring it in Russia made it possible to specify 4 main groups of threats and determine options for their prevention. The results obtained became the basis for proposing directions for increasing food security in Russia.

Ag-doped MgCo2O4/MXene composite: Tailoring the electrochemical properties via 2D layered material for next generation supercapacitor study

The major concern of the modern era is to conserve and store energy for future use because of the continuous depletion of natural resources. Spinel cobaltites have attracted a lot of attention to be studied in the energy storage and conversion arena because of their prospective applications and excellent electrochemical performance. Achieving excellent chemo-mechanically robust electrode materials requires creative structural design and effective multicomponent strategy implementation. Herein, MgCo2O4 (MC) and Ag-MgCo2O4 (AMC) were fabricated by hydrothermal treatment. Further, Ag-MgCo2O4 (AMC) coupling with MXene sheets was accomplished by ultrasonication treatment. After structural, morphological, functional, and compositional analyses, prepared materials were studied for supercapacitor measurements. AMC/MXene exhibited remarkable outcomes because of Ag ions insertion into the spinel oxide structure, providing electron transport paths by creating voids and interfacial contact between the electrolyte and available active sites, and 2D MXene layers boosting the transportation of ions during the charging and discharging stages. The specific capacitance at 1 Ag−1 was found to be 1722 Fg−1 for AMC/MXene. The bulk (solution) resistance Rs was found to be the lowest 0.63 Ω for AMC/MXene among other fabricated materials in this study. Hence, developing AMC/MXene offers an advanced method to build high-performance 2D electrode materials with hybrid structures for energy storage applications.

AXBOROT MADANIYATINI RIVOJLANTIRISH DOLZARB PEDAGOGIK MUAMMO SIFATIDA

This article presents opinions on the conditions for the formation of information culture, the role of media literacy in the modern era of globalization. It also highlights the pedagogical aspects of the formation of information culture in students.

A robust approach to satellite image encryption using chaotic map and circulant matrices

AbstractIn the modern era, where satellite imagery is vital for applications like ecological monitoring and national security, ensuring the safety and integrity of these data repositories is crucial. This study presents an improved satellite image encryption technique that combines the cryptographic strength of the circulant matrix in the Hill cipher with the dynamic characteristics of the hyperbolic tangent tent map, further enhanced by the Kronecker XOR product. The algorithm initiates with computing alterations by a shift amount. After preserving the leftmost pixel in each row, it executes XOR operations between alternating rows, combining the value of the current even or odd row with corresponding pixels in the adjacent rows followed by encryption using the Hill cipher. The resulting image undergoes a diffusion process utilizing a hyperbolic tangent tent map. The Kronecker XOR product operation is then applied to individual pixels to produce a secure image followed by additional diffusion with keys from the hyperbolic tangent tent map to achieve the final encrypted image. We conducted simulations using MATLAB to assess the efficiency of the proposed satellite image encryption from theoretical and statistical perspectives. The results exhibit robust encryption performance as demonstrated by metrics such as an entropy value of 7.9982, a UACI of 33.5333%, and an NPCR of 99.6038%. The experiment results demonstrate the proposed image encryption scheme's reliability, practicability, and efficiency in securing satellite images during data storage and transmission. Comprehensive testing against various attacks including correlation, histogram, chi‐square, NPCR, PSNR, UACI, SSIM, key space and key sensitivity analysis confirms the scheme's robustness, efficiency and speed. These findings verify the scheme's ability to come across the most stringent encryption and decryption standards, making it an effective solution for securing sensitive satellite image data.

Is radiotherapy still the optimal initial choice for patients with early-stage low-grade follicular lymphoma in the modern era? A population-based study.

Despite radiotherapy (RT) is recognized as preferred initial therapy for early-stage low-grade follicular lymphoma (FL) by many international practice guidelines, the medical oncologist has improperly underutilized RT, and diverse management strategies, including systemic therapy (ST), combined modality (CM) and watch and wait (WW), are still used. Except survival outcomes, previous studies concerned little about the treatment-related toxicity, which is also important factor in choosing initial management strategy, especially second primary malignancies (SPMs). The aim of this study was to compare the overall survival (OS) and the SPMs risk between different management strategies, which can provide guidance for the choice of optimal initial management strategy. Data was acquired from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. Finally, A total 10,900 patients were identified, in which 930 cases developed SPMs. The use of radiotherapy (RT) has remained consistently low, with a utilization rate of around 20%, while most patients have received watchful waiting (WW) and systemic therapy (ST). In the rituximab era, multivariate analysis indicated that RT exhibited significantly superior OS and did not increase SPMs risk in comparison with ST and WW. At the same time, although there were no significant differences in OS between CM and RT, RT had significantly lower SPMs risk in comparison with CM. The use of RT improved the OS and did not increase the SPMs risk in comparison with other management strategies. Considering the low application rate of RT, oncologists should emphasize and increase the use of RT as an initial management strategy in patients with early-stage low-grade FL.

Exploring the Impact of Excessive Screen Time, Social Media, and Gaming on Mental Health and Well-being

The modern digital era has brought significant changes to how individuals interact, work, and entertain themselves. Among the most pronounced shifts is the rise in screen time, primarily through social media and gaming. These digital platforms, while offering new avenues for communication, learning, and entertainment, have raised concerns about their potential negative impacts on mental health and well-being. The excessive use of these platforms has led to questions about their association with anxiety, depression, attention deficits, and social isolation. While screens and digital tools are now integral to modern life, it is essential to understand how they affect psychological functioning. This paper explores the existing literature and empirical evidence surrounding excessive screen time, social media usage, and gaming, analyzing their impacts on mental health and overall well-being.