Research Journal Research Articles

Challenging the Pacific ‘blind spots’ through images

Photoessay: A unique feature of Pacific Journalism Review, compared with many other journalism and media research journals, has been a particular focus on photography and documentary. Contributors have been eclectic and varied, ranging from activist photojournalist John Miller (Ngāpuhi), who charted the new wave of Māori assertiveness from the first Nga Tamatoa protest at Waitangi in 1971 and who offered a research portfolio on the Ngatihine Land/Forestry legal dispute in Northland Aotearoa, to Ben Bohane’s ‘Melanesian mythical places with unreported conflicts’, to Kasun Ubayasiri’s ‘Manus to Meanjin’ study of refugee migration, to Filipino Fernando G. Sepe’s stunning but shocking portrayal of President Rodrigo Duterte’s extrajudicial ‘war on drugs’ (in reality a ‘war on poverty’), through to Todd M. Henry’s Tongan ‘Gangsters in Paradise’ and the realm of kava in New Zealand. At least a dozen portfolios have been published by the journal and this article examines and reflects on some of the highlights. The photoessay is completed with a portfolio of protest photographs from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand during eight months of Israel’s War on Gaza.

Exploring Transitions: Young Adult Development From A Psychological Perspective

This research aims to describe the development of young adults from a psychological perspective. This research uses literature review research, namely conducting library searches and research by reading various kinds of books, journals and other library publications related to the topic under study. Data analysis techniques used in this research is a content analysis method. Meanwhile, the data sources used are books and research journals. The results of this research are that early adulthood is also known as the transition from adolescence to adulthood, which occurs approximately between the ages of 20 and 40 years. The transition from dependence on others to independence, both in terms of economics, freedom of self-determination, and views of the future, as well as changes in physical, intellectual, social roles, psychology, and reproductive abilities. However, early adulthood is considered an immature age in terms of social relationships, because the busyness of pursuing a career, working, getting married, and involvement in activities outside the home decreases. As a result, early adult individuals will experience social isolation for the first time, this is known as a competitive crisis by Erickson.

Utilizing Microbial Fuel Cells For Simultaneous Treatment Of Solid Waste Water And Energy Generation

The proposed biocatalyst utilized in the microbial fuel cell (MFC) experiment demonstrated exo-electrogenic activity, with species such as Mycobacterium and Shewanella (Pseudomonas) sourced from sewer wastewater. Chemical parameters from the initial experimental trial did not comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits. The total suspended solids (TSS) in the second MFC trial were the only parameter to meet the EPA threshold of 50 ppm, with influent and effluent concentrations of 96 ppm and 23.1 ppm, respectively. Consequently, supplementary treatment methods are required to achieve EPA discharge standards. The second trial indicated that the MFC setup effectively reduced metal concentrations, including Cr, Mn, Pb, and Zn, to levels that satisfy EPA surface water effluent discharge criteria. Keywords: microbial fuel cell, anode chamber, cathode chamber, wastewater, energy generation. Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Adeniyi O. A., Bakri A.J., Samuel O. Fadipe, Shakirat B. A., Adebayo O.C. & Oyetunde R.A. (2024): Utilizing Microbial Fuel Cells For Simultaneous Treatment Of Solid Waste Water And Energy Generationelta. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research Journal Vol. 10. No. 2. Pp 55-69. www.isteams.net/aimsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/V10N2P6

Burden of Care among Relatives of Patients with Schizophrenia

Purpose: The purpose was to critically review the studies related to burden among relatives of patients with schizophrenic. Objective: The research is done to assess burden of care among relatives of patients with schizophrenia • To Assess the Degree of Caregiver Burden • To determine the factors contributing to burden Design/Methodology/Approach: A variety of secondary sources, such as journals, book chapters, conference proceedings, and other web pages, were used to compile the literature for this investigation. Every study has been thoroughly examined and summarized. It is also used to determine the gaps in the field and research objectives. Findings/Results: All recent study’s findings and constraints have been carefully considered. Each work's results have been closely scrutinized, and the reason for the gap has also been thoroughly investigated. Originality/Value: The goal of this manuscript is to review the pertinent research that has previously written. It also includes secondary information obtained from various online sources, such as websites, technical book chapters, conference papers, and research journals. The selected papers were all relevant to the intended work, up to date, and published by reliable publishers. A genuine attempt is made to select a research topic and carry out the investigation. Paper type: Review Paper.

English Language and Its Importance as Global Communication

This study aimed at finding out the importance of English language as global communication. English has emerged as a dominant force in international discourse, playing a pivotal role in facilitating communication among people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in the global area or around the world. The study used literature study to gather the data from many sources especially in online form in research journal. This study found out that the importance of English language as global communication, basically has 4 major entities . Firstly, in education, English acts as the principal medium of instruction across various educational domains. In science and technology, it acts as a primary medium for communication, collaboration, and the dissemination of knowledge in these fields. In business, it acts as a global lingua franca, English effectively caters to the requirements of multinational corporations, serving as a communication conduit between various business entities. In travel and tourism, it acts as a crucial tool for communication, customer service, marketing, and information dissemination

Enhanced Anomaly-Based Detection of the Distributed Denial of Service Attack using Modular Memetic Behavioral Analysis

The Internet’s popularity has proven to be an effective mode for data dissemination, and also advance the proliferation of adversaries whose exploits network for personal gain via unauthorized access that compromises a user device. Adversaries have achieved such feats via socially-engineered, subterfuge schemes – some of which deny users of network resources. These distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are carefully crafted to impact a large magnitude with the capability to wreak havoc at high levels of network infrastructures. This study posits a deep learning approach to distinguish between benign exchange of data and malicious attacks from data traffic. With benchmark ensemble such as XGBoost, Random Forest and Decision Tree – the results shows our proposed ensemble yields F1 of 0.9945, and outperforms XGBoost, RF and DT (with F1 of 0.9925, 0.9881 and 0.9805 respectively); And with an Accuracy of 0.9984 to outperform XGBoost, RF and DT (with 0.9981, 0.9964 and 0.9815 respectively). The proposed ensemble incorrectly classified only 283-instances with 13,418 correctly classified test instances with a 99.84% accuracy. Result shows our use of the deep learning memetic model effectively differentiate between genuine and malicious packets via anomaly-based detection. Keywords: Memetic Algorithm, Random Forest, XGBoost, feature selection, imbalanced dataset Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Sulu, G.A., Akazue, M.I., Edje, A.E., (2024): Enhancing computer network intrusion detection using the network behaviour analysis technique: a pilot study. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research Journal Vol. 10. No. 2. Pp 125-142 www.isteams.net/aimsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/V10N2P11

How Effective is the Use of Digital Evaluation Media in Learning Student: A Review

The learning process is monotonous and lacks media and facilities inadequate learning will affect learning outcomes and ways of thinking students. Evaluation is part of the process that is used as a rejection. Lecturer evaluation by giving grades and completeness predicates to students contributes greatly and must be updated along with development factors. One of them is digital evaluation. During the process, learning is evaluated to have found a method that is efficient, acceptable, and makes students enthusiastic and able to complete the next assignment to attract students' interest. This can be achieved by applying technology as a new tool for assessing learning. Researchers achieved research that uses a systematic literature review method, which aims to identify effective digital learning evaluation methods in various journals and research journals on educational evaluation. Next, literature from various databases is interpreted and a review is made about the use and success of digital evaluation media for students and teachers in learning statistics through applications or the web. Therefore, research findings suggest that digital evaluation tools can increase students' interest and desire to learn and use them to greatly help lecturers interactively deliver lessons.

Influence of Banana Fiber on Mechanical Properties of Luffa Nanoparticles Epoxy Composite

The rapid growing in technology as opened way for the utilization of eco-friendly resources, particularly the use of natural fiber for the creation of polymer composites. In the present work, banana fibers and the luffa were extracted from luffa plant and banana stem by manual stripping into strands. 60 nm luffa fiber was obtained after milling in a planetary ball milling machine and pre-impregnated into epoxy resin matrix. 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 wt.% short banana fiber were blended with the matrix for the production of composites using hand lay-up method. The hardness, tensile strength, and flexural strength of the produced composites were evaluated. The hardness, tensile and flexural strengths (47.5 – 52.6 Hv, 12.75 – 14.81 MPa and 143.93 – 165.83 MPa) of the produced composites were observed to increase with increasing short banana fiber content from 2 wt.% - 15 wt.% and decreased at 20 wt.%. Properties of the produced composites can be satisfactorily used in synergy as raw materials for composites manufacturing to widen its applications. Keywords: Polymer Composites, Nanoparticle Luffa fiber, Short Banana fiber, Epoxy Resin Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Babatunde I. A., Adetola S. O. & Mudashiru L. O. (2024): Influence of Banana Fiber on Mechanical Properties of Luffa Nanoparticles Epoxy Composite. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research Journal Vol. 10. No. 2. Pp 107-116 www.isteams.net/aimsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/V10N2P9

Islamic Finance Transformation: A Bibliometric Analysis

This research paper aims to comprehensively examine the evolution, themes, and trends within Islamic finance transformation. This study used bibliometric analysis in biblioshiny R-Studio to collect and analyze relevant scholarly sources. We perform citation network analysis, co-authorship analysis, and keyword co-occurrence analysis to identify the intellectual structure in Islamic finance transformation. We found that Malaysia is the most outstanding country in this topic, the Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research is the most outstanding journal, and International Islamic University Malaysia is the most outstanding affiliation. Our study also reveals a notable increase in publications on Islamic finance transformation over the past decade, indicating growing interest. Key themes identified include fintech, regulatory frameworks, ethics, and Islamic-conventional finance integration. We highlight influential scholars and journals shaping the field, showcasing its multidisciplinary nature. This research offers a comprehensive overview of Islamic finance transformation literature, synthesizing themes and highlighting ongoing research areas. The bibliometric analysis provides quantitative insights into influential works and scholars, serving as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners navigating the evolving landscape of Islamic finance.

Assessing Sustainability Disclosure Trends in State-Owned Enterprises:A Comprehensive Review

Sustainability disclosure is increasingly important as stakeholders demand transparency in organizations' environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. State-owned enterprises (SOEs), particularly in developing countries, face distinct challenges in sustainability reporting due to governance structures and political influences. Despite their significant role in many economies, the quality and extent of SOE disclosures remain underexplored. This study reviews 138 journal articles from 1991 to 2021, examining sustainability disclosures in SOEs using bibliometric analysis via the biblioshiny interface. Key sources, authors, countries, and research themes were identified, with core publications categorized through Bradford’s Law. The findings show a growing emphasis on ESG metrics, corporate governance, and environmental responsibility. The Journal of Cleaner Production and Meditari Accountancy Research were identified as the most impactful journals. The USA leads in publication output, while Spain has the highest citation impact. The study also reveals research gaps, such as the need for sector-specific studies and further exploration into the alignment between reported sustainability efforts and actual practices. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers and researchers, offering a roadmap for future studies on SOE sustainability disclosures.

Bibliography analysis: The influence of affective design on human cognition using Kansei engineering

There is a lot of research using affective and cognitive aspects as an approach to creating a product design or evaluating a product and service with consumers as the center of the design. Overall, human factors, product design, and affective design are important factors in creating products that are useful and enjoyable to use, by considering all factors, designers can create products that have a chance of success in the market. This research was conducted to look at studies based on variables, objects, and methods based on previous journals. This aims to identify previous research and see opportunities if research is carried out in the future. The method used uses affective and cognitive aspects and uses measurements using eye-tracking and EEG. Many statistical measurements are carried out using ANOVA. Based on the analysis, and interpretation of previous research journals, after identifying each aspect and component, conclusions can be drawn regarding aspects of each journal and future research opportunities, then research can be obtained or carried out using the research object of a product that will be made either commercially or commercially. does not use variables eye tracking and EEG measurement tools to determine the user's response. Then, a stimulus can be given to measure a person's level of cognitive response, using product design images, music, physical products, interfaces, music, etc. which will evoke a response from the person. Apart from that, methods that can be used for further research can use affective and cognitive aspects as methods.

Sportmanship As One Of The Character Buildings For Football Athletes

Sportsmanship is an individual's attitude and behavior in sports in respecting rules, officials, social conventions, and respect for opponents carried out with a high commitment to sports. The aim of this research is to determine the attitude of sportsmanship as a form of character for football athletes. This research design uses literary research methods. The steps taken to review the literature are by exploring previous research related to sportsmanship to continue or criticize. The initial stage in the form of ideas or theories related to professionalism will be collected and grouped based on predetermined subthemes, after that separating data that supports the subtheme and separating information that is not directly related to the subtheme. Then the data analysis continues and it is narrated in detail according to the needs of this research. The data sources in this research are based on documentation and indexed WEB journals in the form of scientific research journals, dissertations, theses, research reports, textbooks, papers, seminars, official writings that discuss sportsmanship in character building in football athletes. The results of this research prove that one of the elements that supports sportsmanship in forming the character of football athletes is a sports environment that is created and aimed at developing the athlete's character, which is supported by coaches, parents, spectators, administrators, and the athletes themselves. The fundamental element of sportsmanship comes from the internalization of sportsmanship that has been instilled from an early age until the athlete is an adult.

Science Teacher Action Research in Top Tier Science Education Journals: A Review of the Literature

ABSTRACT Action research (AR) has long been promoted as a way teachers can improve their practice and increase their understanding of their educational situations. In this article we examine the impact of AR on science teacher education through a critical review of the literature. We sought to identify the goals and purposes of the AR, its mode, and the role of science teachers in authoring the articles. We selected 10 top tier science education journals and searched in them for the term action research in titles, abstracts, and key words. This resulted in 63 articles that met our criteria. The articles were analyzed using three frameworks: theoretical orientation, purpose, and mode. We found overall that there has been a dearth of articles about science teacher AR published in these journals; most had an interactive mode in which teachers were guided by and collaborated with university researchers; only three were authored or coauthored by science teachers; and almost none had political or emancipatory purposes. These findings raise questions about whether there is much AR done in science teacher education, why science teacher educators rarely publish their work in the top tier journals, why there is a lack of AR studies that are participatory in nature, and what our expectations are for practitioners to publish their work in research journals. These questions are discussed in this article.

Cultivating 21st Century Learners: Grade One Educators' Blueprint in Building a Strong Foundation

This qualitative phenomenological study examined the experiences, coping mechanisms, and educational insights gleaned by eight elementary school teachers in Tibungco District, Division of Davao City as they built a strong foundation for 21st century learners. Themes of their experiences that were identified included promoted critical thinking, fostered collaboration, and engaged parents. Coping mechanisms employed were committing to lifelong learning, engaging parents and community, and cultivating critical thinking. Educational insights included nurturing social and emotional skills, promoting lifelong learning habits, and fostering critical thinking as a foundational skill These findings highlight the diverse skills in cultivating strong foundations in learners effectively. Furthermore, exploring teachers' experiences not only contributes to a nuanced understanding of modern teaching demands but also provides valuable insights for both educators and educational institutions, potentially leading to improvements in classroom management and cultivating strong foundations among modern learners. The study holds potential for publication in respected research journals.

IBNU KHALDUN DAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM: TELAAH ATAS AL-MUQADDIMAH

This study aims to examine Ibn Khaldun's thoughts on the concept of education as outlined in his book titled Muqaddimah. The research method used is a literature review of the primary source, the Book of Muqaddimah, supported by other sources such as journal articles, research results, and findings which are then analyzed to draw conclusions. The results of the study indicate that Ibn Khaldun paid significant attention to the field of education in addition to his expertise in sociology. In his monumental work, Muqaddimah, Ibn Khaldun elaborates on various aspects of education, including the nature of education itself, the classification of knowledge, the goals of education/teaching, effective teaching methods, stages of education, and the integration of religious knowledge with rational sciences. Ibn Khaldun refutes the dichotomy of knowledge by striving to understand revelation with the help of reason/intellect. To this day, the educational concepts formulated by Ibn Khaldun remain relevant and can be applied to the modern educational era, which emphasizes affective, cognitive, and psychomotor aspects. Ibn Khaldun's concept of education in the Muqaddimah encompasses these three important aspects of modern education. Ibn Khaldun's thoughts on education in the Muqaddimah have implications for modern education, as evidenced by his concepts on educational goals, teaching methods, curriculum, and educators in the Muqaddimah, which have implications for modern education.

Meta-analysis of Clinical High-risk Factors for the Development of Neonatal Hypoglycemia

GDM is a common clinical complication of pregnancy, the incidence rate has been increasing in recent years and the risk of neonatal development of neonatal hypoglycemia (NH) has significantly increased. Studies have shown that the incidence of NH in GDM-delivered newborns is up to 27%. Severe hypoglycemia can cause irreversible brain injury and neurological sequelae in newborns, NH is one of the most common metabolic diseases in neonatal intensive care units. However, many scholars have discussed the related risk factors of neonatal hypoglycemia, but the risk factors and research results are different among the studies and there are some controversies. Therefore, this study aims to conduct a Meta-analysis through the domestic and foreign published studies on the risk factors for neonatal hypoglycemia, to identify the main risk factors for neonatal hypoglycemia, and to provide a basis for early clinical prevention and timely development of scientific and effective interventions. Through health and interest Engineering, the computer conducted a literature search in the medical databases of Wanfang Medical, PubMed database, domestic medical research journals, and biomedical medical literature, and conducted a Meta-analysis using Rev Man 5.2 software based on the clinical risk factors of neonatal hypoglycemia. The retrieved literature was screened according to the criteria of study subjects, methods, disease type, and so on, and a total of 9 documents meeting the criteria were finally included, with low bias. The results of the Meta-analysis showed statistical differences in the incidence of pregnant and maternal gestational diabetes, neonatal asphyxia and low birth weight infants in the hypoglycaemic and non-hypoglycaemic neonatal groups, Moreover, the incidence of pregnant and maternal gestational diabetes, neonatal asphyxia, and low birth weight infants was significantly lower in the hypoglycemic neonatal group(P<0.05); Studies evaluated maternal gestational diabetes, neonatal asphyxia and low birth weight infants with neonatal hypoglycemia, The results showed that maternal gestational diabetes, neonatal asphyxia, and low birth weight infants all increase the risk of neonatal hypoglycemia(P<0.001). Therefore, for children with neonatal hypoglycemia, pregnant mothers and gestational diabetes, neonatal asphyxia, and low-weight children are all high-risk factors for hypoglycemia, clinicians should do a good job in prevention and control, and intervention to reduce the incidence of neonatal hypoglycemia.

The Influence of CYP2D6 Gene Variants on Tamoxifen Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients in the Asian Region

reast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in society, especially among women. Tamoxifen is often used as a first-line therapy for breast cancer and reduces the risk of recurrence in ER+ breast cancer. However, the response to treatment varies due to genetic variability resulting from polymorphisms in the DNA encoding drug-metabolism enzymes, including the CYP2D6 gene. This literature review aimed to evaluate the impact of CYP2D6 gene variants on the effectiveness of tamoxifen in breast cancer treatment. A literature search was conducted through PubMed, Google Scholar, and BMC Cancer using relevant keywords. The selected articles were no more than ten years old (2014-2024), with criteria for inclusion and exclusion. The review of articles from various research journals found that in the Asian region, the CYP2D6 gene variant allele *10 was most frequently seen, resulting in Intermediate Metabolism (IM) in tamoxifen therapy. Patients with IM metabolism tend to have suboptimal therapeutic responses and require tamoxifen dose adjustments.Conversely, patients with Normal Metabolism (NM/EM) tend to have better therapeutic responses. Genetic variability in the CYP2D6 gene affects the activity of the CYP2D6 enzyme, which functions to convert tamoxifen into its active form, Endoxifen. Some individuals may have low (Poor Metabolizer), Intermediate (Intermediate Metabolizer), Normal (Extensive Metabolizer), or even high (Ultra-rapid Metabolizer) enzyme activity. Therefore, adjusting tamoxifen therapy based on patient genetic information is essential for optimal treatment, especially in Asia, where the CYP2D6 gene variant allele *10 is most commonly found, resulting in IM metabolism

Luso-brazilian emotional geographies

In the last two decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of journal articles, events and research projects dedicated to the topics of emotions, affect, and spatial experiences in Brazil and Portugal. In this context, collaboration between Brazilian and Portuguese geographers is also increasing, despite the different epistemological traditions of the two geographic communities. With this in mind, in this paper, we reflect about the originality of Luso-Brazilian emotional geographies by looking at three dimensions: epistemologies, research agendas, and collaboration. We focus on how the epistemological perspectives and the social concerns of Brazilian and Portuguese geographers have shaped Portuguese-speaking emotional geographies, leading to the emergence of a research area for the study of the relations between emotions and space. We conclude this paper by calling for more attention to the constraints that Luso-Brazilian emotional geographies are facing.

Editorial: Special pulping and engineering issues of TAPPI Journal yield important recovery cycle research

The June issue of TAPPI Journal, which is dominated by recovery cycle topics, is the last PEERS issue organized by Dr. Peter Hart, the former editor-in-chief who passed away this past May. Peter, who was heavily involved with TAPPI’s Pulp Manufacture Division and various pulping-related committees, also started working with conference technical program planning starting in 2005 with the Engineering, Pulping and Environmental (EPE) Conference, which was the precursor to the more recent Pulping, Engineering, Environmental, Recycling and Sustainability (PEERS) Conference. He was also involved with other conference planning, including that for the International Pulp Bleaching Conference. In addition, Peter was a yearly attendee of such conferences starting as far back as 1990.

Analisis Pengangguran Terhadap Tindakan Kriminalitas di Kota Bekasi

This study aims to determine whether unemployment affects criminality in Bekasi City through a literature study approach. Unemployment is often considered as one of the main factors driving crime, as economic limitations can force individuals to commit criminal acts as a means of survival. This study collected and reviewed various previous studies, including journal articles, research reports, and relevant statistical data, to explore the relationship between unemployment and crime. The results of the literature review show that unemployment is not the only cause of crime. Rather, there are other factors that influence crime rates, such as education, socio-economic conditions, and local government policies. The findings are expected to provide insights or a deeper understanding of the social dynamics that influence criminality