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Rethinking Gender Categorizations: Alobwed'Epie's The Lady with a Beard as Postmodernist Intervention
Get PDFIn the century following modernism's peak, the literary landscape has witnessed a proliferation of gender categories, prompting a reevaluation of traditional binaries. Gender categorization, seems to occupy center stage in today’s discussions. While interrogating existing categories of man/woman, he/she, it has been argued that gender is a spectrum – a continuous sequence. This therefore means that individuals are always or constantly seeking to define themselves through verbal expressions and actions. This paper revisits Alobwed'Epie's The Lady with a Beard (2005) as a postmodernist text that employs narrative techniques to interrogate the rigidity of existing gender binaries within a described context. Through a queer and gender theory-infused analysis, the paper focuses on the protagonist - Emade's process of self-discovery, which is marked by experiences of paranoia and social marginalization. The paper contends that Epie's text uses the device or trope of the "bearded lady" as a means to parody and caricature “traditional” notions of gender. Emade's embodiment of this ambiguous, liminal figure serves to destabilize essentialist conceptions of masculinity and femininity. Through a close reading of the novel's narrative structure and characterization, the paper explores how The Lady with a Beard resists simplistic gender categorizations. It investigates the ways in which the text questions and subverts the very notion of gender as a stable, coherent identity. In doing so, the paper interrogates the role of social and historical context in shaping diverse expressions and experiences of gender. By positioning Epie's novel within the broader trajectory of post-modernist literature, this analysis contributes to scholarly discussions on the literary representation of gender nonconformity and the power of narrative to challenge normative frameworks. The paper offers insights into how the novel's formal and thematic strategies expand our understanding of gender today as a fluid, performative construct. 
The Role of Oral Microbiome in Systemic Health: A Review
Get PDFThe human oral microbiome consists of approximately five hundred to seven hundred microbial species, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses that coexist within a finely tuned ecosystem. his microbial equilibrium is essential for maintaining both oral and systemic health. Recent studies have increasingly linked oral dysbiosis to the development of various systemic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory infections, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. This study aims to review the current literature on the role of the oral microbiome in systemic health and to explore the mechanisms by which oral microbial imbalance may contribute to systemic diseases. A literature search was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar databases, covering the period from January 2020 to May 2025. The keywords “role,” “oral microbiome,” and “systemic health” were combined using the Boolean operator AND. Fourteen articles were initially identified, of which six full-text papers met the inclusion criteria for detailed review. This review underscores the critical role of the oral microbiome in maintaining homeostasis within the oral cavity and its significant implications for systemic health. The oral cavity hosts a highly diverse microbial ecosystem composed of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that interact closely with host tissues and immune responses. While these microorganisms contribute to oral health under balanced conditions, dysbiosis can lead to both local oral diseases and systemic pathologies. 
Role of 3D Printed Concrete as a Sustainable Structure and Construction
No full textThe construction industry is at a pivotal point in its transition toward sustainable practices, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions, resource consumption, and construction waste. 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP), an emerging digital fabrication technology, offers innovative solutions by enabling automated, layer-by-layer construction without the need for traditional formwork. This paper explores the role of 3D printed concrete in promoting sustainability across structural and environmental dimensions. It highlights the key benefits of 3DCP, including reduced material usage, minimized labor requirements, lower construction costs, and decreased environmental impact. The study also examines the integration of eco-friendly materials such as recycled aggregates, fly ash, geopolymers, and industrial byproducts into printable concrete mixtures, enhancing both sustainability and mechanical performance. In addition, the paper discusses technical challenges such as printability, structural integrity, and standardization, while presenting real-world applications and future directions. The findings demonstrate that 3DCP not only addresses many limitations of conventional construction methods but also represents a promising pathway toward green, efficient, and resilient built environments
Shifting Sands: A Meta-Analysis of Climate Change Impacts on the Distribution and Phenology of Key Woody Plant Species in the Kalahari Ecosystem, Botswana (2020-2024)
No full textThis study encompasses a meta-analysis of surveys conducted from January 2020 to December 2024 focused on the effects of climate change on the distribution and phenology of the most dominant woody species in the Kalahari ecosystem of Botswana. The anticipation of these challenges is the basis of the conservation and adaptive management. The meta-analysis to the 35 studies included in the research confirms the presence of a significant trend in range shifts toward the poles and uplands for some dominant woody species (weighted average effect size d = 0.42, p < 0.001), indicating a reduced extent of favorable habitat at lower latitudes and elevations. The most pronounced changes in flowering and leafing phenology were more than two standard deviations and were accelerating at a rate above the long- term trend (weighted average effect size: d =-0.31, p<0.001). This indicates shifts in the functioning of ecosystems and plant-pollinator dynamics. In particular, meta-regression analysis revealed range shifts were predicted by the degree of seasonality in rainfall, where species in regions with more pronounced dry season pairs showed greater shifts (dry β =-0.15; p<0.01). Does the same hold for the species that perform poorer during dry spells and are known to develop shallower roots? These are the species that showed a greater rate of advance in leafing phenology (β=-0.12; p<0.01), and that is perhaps because of their greater sensitivity to soil moisture changes
Progress and Prospects of China's Atmospheric Environmental Management Policies
No full textThis study aims to comprehensively analyze the evolution and effectiveness of China's atmospheric environmental management policies, providing a scientific basis for subsequent policy optimization. Through literature research, relevant domestic theories and research findings are systematically sorted out, and an in-depth analysis is conducted on the implementation background, specific measures, and implementation effects of regulatory, regulatory plus market-based policies, and collaborative governance. The study finds that China has achieved significant results in air quality improvement and pollutant emission control, but still faces challenges such as insufficient policy flexibility and coordination difficulties among stakeholders. In the future, policy combinations should be further optimized, research on collaborative strategies for new pollutant control and climate change response should be strengthened, and international cooperation should be actively participated in to learn from international advanced experiences, thereby promoting the continuous improvement of atmospheric environmental management policies
Integrating the PARETO – FUZZY – AHP – TOPSIS Model in Analyzing Consumer Behavior in Online Purchase Decisions on C2C E-Commerce Websites toward Green Consumption
No full textIn the era of the digital economy, online shopping has become an indispensable part of daily life. Particularly in the modern context, the Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) e-commerce model is increasingly prevalent. However, the enormous amount of information on C2C platforms makes it difficult for consumers to make decisions that match their needs and budgets. To support consumers in selecting optimal products, this study applies an integrated Pareto – Fuzzy – AHP – TOPSIS model to analyze consumer behavior on C2C e-commerce websites toward green consumption, thereby helping users optimize online purchasing decisions
Designing Mathematics Lesson Plans for Primary School Students Through Experiential Education Activities
No full textThis article investigates the theoretical foundations of experiential education and its application in designing mathematics lesson plans for primary school students. Grounded in experiential learning theory, the study demonstrates that experiential instruction effectively promotes students’ active engagement, cognitive development, and ability to apply knowledge in meaningful contexts. Using the four stages of experiential learning—concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation—the study proposes a Grade 3 mathematics lesson plan on Measuring Lengths: Practicing Measuring Real Objects. The lesson is organized into a sequence of experiential activities, including estimating lengths, measuring and comparing results, formulating measurement rules, and applying these rules to new situations. The design ensures visual accessibility, alignment with the cognitive characteristics of young learners, and the development of measurement competence, tool-handling skills, and problem-solving ability. Findings indicate that integrating experiential education into mathematics instruction enhances students’ learning motivation, measurement accuracy, self-regulated learning, and capacity to transfer knowledge to real-world contexts. The study provides theoretical grounding and practical implications for teachers designing competency- oriented mathematics lessons
Conceptual Foundation Analysis Amendment to the 1945 Constitution
Get PDFSince the rollout of reform and the change of national leadership from the New Order to the Reform Era, one of the problems that has occurred is the dissatisfaction of the Indonesian people with the results of the first period of the 1945 Constitution Amendment. This research aims to analyze the conception that is the basis for the 1945 Constitution Amendment. The special target of the research is to produce an academic manuscript as a proposal to the People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI) to re-amend the 1945 Constitution, especially on its conceptual basis. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach, with a content analysis model (content analysis of the documentation of the amendments. The study was conducted through 4 perspectives, namely philosophical, juridical, sociological, and futuristic. In order to complete the data, observations were made on phenomena that have a reference to the context of the research, and focus group discussions on documentation related to the research findings. The primary source of information for this study is the 1945 Constitution as a result of the 1999-2002 Amendment, while other documents that have a close relationship are used as secondary sources. The results of the study conclude that philosophically conceptually the 1945 Constitution still has relevance to the life of the nation, but it needs to be amended because it must be more emphasized in its truth, belief, and sense of justice, so as to avoid the interpretation of hidden ambitions. Juridically, the highest state administration institution is needed that functions to appoint and dismiss the President/Vice President. Sociologically, changes in the social structure of society, political dynamics, economic globalization, and demands for social change have implications for the desire to form a flexible, responsive, and inclusive government system, and the futurist of the 1945 Constitution is very urgent to be amended by placing the MPR as the highest institution of state administrators that has authority and authority that can control the power of the President/Vice President, so that the power of the President/Vice President are not held indefinitely. 
Smart Manufacturing System Using LLM for Human-Robot Collaboration: Applications and Challenges
Get PDFIn the era of Industry 4.0, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and the internet of things (IoT) are rapidly transforming and upgrading the manufacturing industry, with robots playing an increasingly crucial role in this process. These advancements lay the foundation for high-quality development in intelligent manufacturing. With the introduction of Industry 5.0, the human-centered approach has gained significant attention, giving rise to a new field of human-centric manufacturing. The distinction between humans and robots in intelligent manufacturing systems is becoming increasingly blurred, and research on human-robot collaboration has become a hot topic. This paper proposes a prototype method for human-robot smart collaborative operation in intelligent manufacturing systems, based on the integration of large language model (LLM) and machine vision. By leveraging the strengths of commuter vision and LLMs, the method aims to enhance the intelligence of human-robot smart collaboration in manufacturing systems. Additionally, this study disused the applications and challenges of this proposed model. 
University Education as a Veritable Tool for Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria: A Theoretical Review
Get PDFUniversity education is widely regarded as a catalyst for economic growth and social transformation. This theoretical study critically examines the role of university education as a veritable tool for poverty alleviation in Nigeria; drawing insights from Walt Rostow’s (1960) Modernization Theory. The study conceptualizes poverty as a multidimensional challenge that limits economic and human development. It further explores how university curricula, designed to equip graduates with relevant skills and knowledge, contribute to poverty reduction. In addition, the study highlights the role of university community services in empowering local populations and fostering economic development. The impact of university research in addressing socio-economic challenges and providing innovative solutions to poverty-related issues is also discussed. However, the study identifies several constraints, including inadequate funding, outdated curricula, weak industry-academia collaboration, and infrastructural deficits; which hinder universities from effectively fulfilling their poverty alleviation roles. The paper concludes that while Nigerian universities have the potential to drive economic transformation, significant reforms are needed to enhance their impact. Suggestions include improved funding, curriculum restructuring to emphasize entrepreneurship and vocational skills, and stronger policy support for university-led community and research initiatives.