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An Arc Stretched Between East And West: World (Or Universal?) Literature In Maxim Gorky’S Publishing Utopias, Francesca Lazzarin

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

The Vsemirnaia Literatura publishing house was founded in Petrograd by Maxim Gorky less than a year after the October Revolution. Aligned with the objectives of the new regime, its mission was to translate and publish a substantial body of European and Asian poetry and prose, thereby contributing to the broad cultural education of the emerging Soviet generations. These ambitions clearly reflect a key element of Gorky’s conception of culture as well: for Gorky, culture in its broadest sense (encompassing literature, art, music, and science) had the potential to unite humanity under the ideals of peace and harmony. Within this new …

A World Without Literature? Tagore’S Words For His Times And Ours, Salmoli Choudhuri

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

In 1907, Rabindranath Tagore delivered a lecture on world literature to an audience in Calcutta, the then capital of British India. Amid powerful and intersecting forces—colonialism and nationalism, industrial modernity and mass poverty—Tagore’s position on literature was neither disengaged nor defensive, insofar as he related it to the human condition and the capacity for world-making. Far from staking a representational claim to world literature on behalf of Indian or Bengali literature, I argue in this article, Tagore reconceptualized the idea from its earlier canonical formulation by Goethe. He departed from dominant nineteenth-century philosophies that conceived the world as a spatial—and …

Reconsidering Karl Marx’S Concept Of World Literature, Kenneth Cheng

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

It is widely assumed that Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels regarded world literature as an epiphenomenal product of the capitalist world market, and therefore as a symptom of rather than potential cure to the crisis of modern society. However, this conflicts with the fact that they designated the Communist Manifesto itself as a world-literary production—the joint work of communists of various nationalities—and opposed it to the national limitations of German socialist literature. This article challenges existing interpretations by outlining how Marx and Engels incorporated the humanistic idealism of the Goethean Weltliteratur tradition into the theoretical framework of historical materialism. It …

World Literature: From Perpetual War To Perpetual Peace (And Back Again), Sándor Hites

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

In this article, I address the relationship between world literature theories and questions of peace and war. I argue that the genesis of the concept of world literature in the 1790s was informed by profound transformations, in political theory, of the issue of the relevance and meaning of war and peace and their public perception. Theorists such as Wieland, Novalis, Jean Paul, and Fichte offered their concepts in response to the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, adjusting them to shifting frontlines and the change of military fortune. Goethe’s notion of Weltliteratur already reflected on the geopolitics of the post-Napoleonic age, …

Introduction: World Literature As World Crisis, Jernej Habjan

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

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Detection And Diagnostic Screening Of Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review And Future Frontiers, Lama Yassine, Amira J. Zaylaa

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

A comprehensive evaluation of current and novel diagnostic techniques is necessary since the diagnosis of breast cancer is essential for improving treatment efficacy and raising long-term survival. Evidence from conventional imaging methods including mammography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging is combined in this systematic review with advancements in liquid biopsies and current AI-based diagnostic tools. Using specific keywords related to breast cancer, early detection, imaging, biomarkers, and artificial intelligence, a thorough search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and IEEE Xplore. Reviews, case reports, and studies unrelated to breast cancer were excluded; only clinical, experimental, and computational research …

A Robust Hybrid Security Framework: Integrating Multi-Layered Text Encryption With Barcode-Based Steganography, Mohamed Sayed, Talaat M. Wahbi, Farooq Abdalwahab Haboub

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

The widespread use of the Internet is causing increasing security concerns regarding online communications. One method for achieving secure communication between authorized parties is steganography. We herein employ multilevel technologies, including compression, encryption, barcoding, and steganography to secure a secret text message. Type I multilevel steganography is used with a two-level setup. The first level uses enhanced least significant bit (secure LSB-L1) image steganography; the output is a stego-image file, the cover is an image file, and the secret data in this level is English text. The output from the first level is encrypted using the RSA algorithm, and the …

Can Gingival Crevicular Fluid Help In Diagnosing Pulp Inflammation? A Systematic Review, Wael Kassamany, Roula Abiad

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

This review aims to find if there’s a positive correlation between biological markers detected in human gingival crevicular fluid and pulp inflammation.

An electronic search of three databases; PubMed, EBSCOhost and Google Scholar was conducted using the keywords “tooth or teeth or pulp” AND “gingival crevice fluid or gingival crevicular fluid” for English articles published between the year 1990 and 2026. Information regarding study design, patients age range and gender distribution, sampling method used, types of biomarkers studied, assay test used, and key findings of each article were extracted and analyzed.

Biomarkers studied were substance P “SP”, neurokinin A “NKA”, …

Emerging Technologies For Safety Risks Management On Nigerian Road Construction Projects, Ranti Taibat Adebiyi, Mujidat Olubola Babalola, Richard Olushola Olupeka, Ganiyu Amuda Yusuf, Lukman Olarewaju Olorunoje, Amina Damola Amuda

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

High level of safety risk on road construction projects remains a major concern for all industry stakeholders, as safety of workers is paramount to achieving project success. Managing construction safety requires a more comprehensive approach. New technologies have recently emerged to enhance construction safety. This study examines the level of adoption and barriers to the implementation of these technologies in safety risk management on road construction sites in Lagos, Nigeria, with a view to improving the safe delivery of the road projects. A questionnaire was designed and administered to two engineers and one worker randomly selected on each of sixty-one …

Enhanced E-Commerce Recommendation Experience With Collaborative Sentiment Analysis And Ranked Content-Based Filtering, Sandi El Zein, Farah Hamze, Amani Merhi, Lynn Noureddine, Lama Affara

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

The rise of online shopping has made informed purchasing decisions increasingly difficult, as consumers face an overwhelming number of product choices and struggle to manually evaluate specifications and user reviews. This paper presents an AI-powered, sentiment-aware product recommendation tool that effectively aligns user preferences with real-world customer feedback from online reviews. The proposed system utilized Instruct ABSA deep learning models for feature extraction and DeBERTa-v3 for sentiment analysis to turn reviews into interpretable scores that would nominate optimal products. An interactive Rasa-based chatbot interface, TopPickAI, was developed to give a seamless user experience, educate users on product features, and conversationally …

Antioxidant And Anti-Hemolytic Capacities Of Eucalyptus Camaldulensis Leaves, Achwaa Chbib, Malak Mezher, Mohamad Nasser, Akram Hijazi, Mahmoud I. Khalil

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

The effects of medicinal plants on the prevention of many diseases are due to their chemical composition. Eucalyptus camaldulensis (E. camaldulensis) is a native tree in Australia. Its extracts and essential oils (EOs) are applicable in the domains of pharmaceuticals and medicine. This work determined the anti-hemolytic and antioxidant capacities of the ethanolic (EE), methanolic (ME), and aqueous (AE) extracts from the leaves of Lebanese E. camaldulensis.  The leaves of E. camaldulensis were extracted with ethanol, methanol, and water solvent. Qualitative phytochemical analyses were applied to reveal the compounds of these extracts. The Folin-Ciocalteau and Aluminum chloride …

Afforestation Strategies In Semi-Arid Mediterranean Ecosystems: Experimental Evidence From Chmistar, Lebanon, Ahmad Saker, Mohammad Saleh, Wael Mostafa, Safaa Baydoun, Jamilah Borjac, Dalia El-Badan

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

The success rate of broadleaf tree growth in semi-arid Mediterranean environments is reduced in afforestation operations constrained by water scarcity, shallow soil depth, and intense competition from herbaceous vegetation. This study, conducted between 2022 and 2024 in Chmistar, East Lebanon, using a completely randomized block design, aimed to evaluate the impact of three planting broadleaf trees techniques (traditional digging pits , hoedad tools, and auger digging) and four effective vegetation control (herbicide application, mowing,  mulching, and no control) on the early growth of three native broadleaf tree species (Pistacia palaestina, Quercus calliprinos, and Quercus infectoria ).

The …

Demographic Transformation In Saudi Arabia: Declining Fertility And The Reshaping Of Population Structure, Shuruq Ismail Alsharif

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study analyzes the demographic transformation of the Saudi population in light of the sustained decline in fertility rates and the accompanying social and economic changes. The study adopts a quantitative analytical approach based on official national statistical data issued by the General Authority for Statistics and the Ministry of Health. A time-series analysis covering the period 2010–2022 is employed to examine fertility trends and their demographic implications. The study introduces a theoretical framework conceptualized as the recalibration of fertility in Saudi society to interpret the ongoing demographic shift. The findings indicate a steady decline in the total fertility rate …

Fostering Employee Creativity Through Leader Support: The Moderating Role Of Curiosity In Saudi Smes, Badr J. Alharbi

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study investigates the pivotal role of supportive leadership in fostering individual creativity within the burgeoning Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) sector of Saudi Arabia. In alignment with the innovation-driven mandate of Saudi Vision 2030, this research explores how leader support for creativity interacts with employee curiosity to enhance innovative output. By adopting a quantitative approach, data were synthesized from 145 employees across 27 SMEs within Riyadh's high-growth technology and communications industry. The findings underscore that leadership support is not merely a passive backdrop but a dynamic catalyst that significantly amplifies both curiosity and creative performance. Specifically, the analysis reveals …

Perceived Effects Of Summer Enrichment Program Training On Teachers' Instructional Practices, Amra Mohammed

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study examined whether teaching experience in the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) was associated with K–12 teachers' self-reported instructional practices. The sample included 34 teachers, 22 with prior SEP experience and 12 without, who completed the Instructional Practices Survey. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to test whether SEP experience predicted instructional practice ratings after controlling for years of general teaching experience. Results indicated that SEP experience was not significantly associated with variance in self-reported instructional practices, and years of teaching experience showed little independent relationship with the reported practices. Descriptive analyses revealed very similar mean scores for teachers with …

Artificial Intelligence-Supported Assessment In Education: A Systematic Review Of Validity, Fairness, And Impact On Learning Outcomes, Mohammed Al Mohazie

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

Artificial intelligence (AI)-supported assessment is increasingly used in education to automate scoring, provide feedback, predict learner performance, and support instructional decision-making. This systematic review synthesized evidence on the validity, fairness, and learning impact of AI-supported assessment across educational contexts. A systematic search of ERIC, Web of Science, Scopus, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Education Source identified peer-reviewed studies published between 2010 and 2025. Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria and were synthesized narratively following PRISMA 2020 guidance. The findings indicate that AI-supported assessment shows promising validity evidence, particularly in automated writing assessment, short-answer scoring, and predictive learning analytics, with several studies reporting …

Progressive Contextual Augmentation Of Digital Media Using Implicit Prompts, Ashwin Goyal, Nick Staubach

Defensive Publications Series

Automatically surfacing content from media libraries can be highly useful, enabling users to effortlessly discover relevant contextual information and related data without having to perform manual searches. However, current methods usually require users to manually search for information, or rely on rigid rules that fail to capture the user's specific, current context. This disclosure describes techniques that automatically provide contextual information about media in a user’s library without requiring explicit prompts from the user. Media content items in a user’s gallery are weighted for their importance to the user. The metadata and content of an image (or other content item) …

The Metric Confinement Principle: Non-Perturbative Quantum Gravity Without Fundamental Gravitons, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This paper introduces a novel, non-perturbative quantum cosmological framework wherein gravity is treated strictly as a macroscopic, non-fundamental, emergent phenomenon. The foundational degrees of freedom reside entirely on a dual-state, non-gravitational 2D spatial substrate (the boundary layer) containing opposing potential valences. Crucially, this framework postulates the non-existence of the graviton as a fundamental force-carrier particle. What macroscopically manifests as gravitational attraction in the projected 3D bulk is reinterpreted as a state of perpetual geodesic translation driven by how the 3D metric tensor topologically filters the underlying dual-state substrate information. By introducing the Metric Confinement Principle, this framework ensures absolute consistency …

System And Method For Interaction-Based Training Of Autonomous Agents, Eric Zavesky

Defensive Publications Series

A system and method for training autonomous agents through interaction-based validation is disclosed. The system includes a personality definition component that ingests behavioral specifications to synthesize personality parameters, and a training orchestration agent that conducts structured adversarial interactions with a trainee agent to validate behavioral alignment. An evaluation component detects systematic deviations through semantic analysis and pattern recognition across the interactions, distinguishing between isolated incidents and systematic misalignments. An interaction recording system captures the training exchanges for analysis, while a parameter refinement interface enables human oversight of behavioral modifications. The system addresses challenges in training agents to embody specific personality …

Instructional Strategies For Developing Mathematical Critical Thinking Skills In Secondary Education: A Pris-Ma-Based Systematic Review (2015-2025), Friska Ledina Situngkir, Mangaratua Simanjorang

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Mathematical critical thinking skills (MCTS) are essential 21st-century competencies that secondary students must develop. However, prior studies indicate these skills remain underdeveloped due to conventional teaching methods focused on procedural mastery. This systematic review, conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020, synthesized empirical evidence on instructional strategies for fostering MCTS in secondary education. Searches were performed in Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar for publications between 2015-2025. From 1,342 records initially retrieved, 28 empirical studies were selected for full analysis. The review identifies five principal strategies: Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), STEM/STEAM, Project-Based Learning (PjBL), and ethnomathematics. …

Gambaran Penyebab Klaim Bpjs Rawat Inap Berstatus Pending Di Rumah Sakit Ciremai Kota Cirebon Tahun 2025, Jazim Shebrina Kharisma Sendy, Lina Khasanah, Bambang Karmanto, Maula Ismail Mohammad

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Pending claims involving BPJS Kesehatan remain a challenge in the healthcare financing system in Indonesia. This condition hinders the receipt of JKN funds by healthcare facilities. In general, pending claims arise due to inconsistencies in files, disease and/or action codes, or the determination of medical measures. The same problem also occurred at Tk. III Hospital 03.06.01 Ciremai, Cirebon City, with the continued discovery of pending inpatient BPJS claims in 2025. Based on these conditions, this study aims to describe the causes of pending inpatient BPJS claims based on administrative, coding, and medical aspects. This study aims to describe the causes …

Pendekatan Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Dan Theoretical Framework Of Acceptability Untuk Estimasi Anggaran Layanan Home-Based Palliative Care Di Yogyakarta, Tatik Hariyanti, Firdaus Hafidz, Arif Budiarto

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Palliative care services delivered through a home care scheme in Indonesia are not yet included in the National Health Insurance (JKN) benefit package. Through a bridging guarantee scheme, since 2020 the Regional Government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) has provided this service to the local population in accordance with applicable regulations. Therefore, a basis for budget allocation that considers the regional conditions of DIY is required. This study employed a mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design, beginning with a quantitative study to estimate the prevalence of the population requiring palliative care services as well as the unit …

Analisis Pengelolaan Persediaan Obat Menggunakan Integrasi Abc–Fsn Dan Economic Order Quantity (Eoq) Di Rsud Haji Provinsi Jawa Timur, Rina Kartika Sari, Irwan Syahrir, Musa Gufron

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the performance of pharmaceutical inventory at RSUD Haji, East Java Province using an integrated ABC–FSN and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) approach. A quantitative descriptive method was employed using secondary data from 560 drug items during January–December 2025. ABC analysis was used to identify the concentration of investment value, while FSN analysis was applied to evaluate drug movement patterns. Furthermore, EOQ was utilized to determine the optimal order quantity to minimize total inventory costs. The results show that the majority of inventory value is concentrated in category A (70.08%) and is dominated by fast-moving items (89.15%). …

Analisis Implementasi Clinical Pathway Terhadap Length Of Stay (Los) Dan Biaya Perawatan Pasien Anak Dengan Demam Berdarah Dengue (Dbd) Di Rsi Nu Demak, Akhmad Safi’I, Muhammad Zulfikar Asumta, Abdul Aziz

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Clinical pathway (CP) is a quality and cost control instrument in hospitals designed to ensure service standardization, efficiency of Length of Stay (LOS), and control of healthcare costs. Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in children is an infectious disease that often requires hospitalization, with considerable variation in LOS and treatment costs. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of CP implementation on LOS and cost of care among pediatric DHF patients at Rumah Sakit Islam Nahdlatul Ulama (RSI NU) Demak. This research applied a quantitative approach using a retrospective descriptive-analytic design. Data were obtained from medical records of 34 pediatric DHF …

Analisis Pending Claim Pasien Rawat Inap Di Rumah Sakit Dharma Kerti Tabanan, Gusti Ayu Putu Putri Maha Dewi, Made Karma Maha Wirajaya, Putu Ayu Laksmini, Putu Ika Farmani

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

In the BPJS health claim submission process, not all documents submitted by the hospital can be accepted immediately. Claims are declared ineligible or pending if the submitted files are incomplete or do not meet BPJS Kesehatan requirements. At Dharma Kerti Hospital, Tabanan, from August to October 2024, 16.7% or 130 of 779 inpatient claim files were recorded as pending. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence pending claims for inpatients in the period November 2024 to January 2025 by reviewing coding, medical, and administrative aspects. The study used a mixed methods approach, namely quantitative analysis of the claim …

Determinan Kepuasan Peserta Jkn Terhadap Sistem Rujukan Berjenjang Di Provinsi Bali, Made Karma Maha Wirajaya, I Ketut Tunas, Putu Ika Farmani, Putu Ayu Laksmini

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

The Indonesian government, through the National Health Insurance (JKN) Program, is committed to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by ensuring equitable, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare services. One key element in JKN implementation is a tiered referral system designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare services. However, in practice, the tiered referral system still faces various obstacles that may reduce the level of satisfaction of JKN participants with health services. This study aims to examine factors related to JKN participant satisfaction with the implementation of a tiered referral system in Bali Province. This study used an analytical cross-sectional design …

Analisis Biaya Perawatan Ulkus Diabetes Dan Implementasi Clinical Pathway Serta Cost Recovery Rate Di Rumah Sakit Xyz, Jawa Tengah, Nur Alaydrus, Chriswardani Suryawati, Puji Harto

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

The INA-CBGs payment system in the National Health Insurance (JKN) program requires hospitals to improve cost efficiency through quality and cost containment. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Clinical Pathway (CP) for diabetic ulcers, calculate the unit cost of care, and evaluate the Cost Recovery Rate (CRR) at XYZ Hospital, Central Java, using the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) method. A descriptive quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted on all inpatients with a single diagnosis of diabetic ulcer without comorbidities from October to December 2024. Data were collected through activity-based CP observation, medical record review, and hospital …

Analisis Biaya Standar Pelayanan Minimal (Spm) Kesehatan Menggunakan Aplikasi Siscobikes Di Tingkat Kabupaten/Kota Di Indonesia, Purwa K. Sucahya, Resi Natalia Turnip, Lemi Kurniawan, Bondan Wicaksono Adhi, Iwan Supriyadi, Ni’Matun Nurlaela

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

This research investigates the capacity of the Siscobikes (Health Costing System) application to forecast the financial requirements for the execution of Minimum Service Standards (SPM) within Indonesia’s health sector at the district and city levels.. The study utilized cross-sectional data from 166 districts/cities to ascertain the projected health financing requirements and juxtaposed these estimates with the actual budgetary allocations. The results show that each district/city requires approximately IDR 16 billion annually for SPM. Districts require around IDR 17 billion annually, while cities require approximately IDR 13 billion. Substantial regional disparities are observed: Eastern Indonesia has the highest per capita needs …

Factors Influencing Maritime Boundary Delimitation: Particular Reference To The Case Of The Sultanate Of Oman, Abdullah Elhabeeb A. Almahjoub

Sultan Qaboos University Legal Studies Journal

This research aims to clarify the maritime zones of coastal states subject to boundary delimitation under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the extent to which this delimitation is influenced by several factors, most notably geographical, economic, political, and security considerations. These factors typically form the core of negotiations between adjacent or opposite coastal states regarding the delimitation of their maritime boundaries. This research focuses on the practical application of these factors by examining them and applying them to several cases in international practice, particularly the Omani case, to demonstrate their impact on maritime …

Liability For Personal Acts Between Theory And Practice: An Analytical Comparative Study In Light Of The Civil Laws Of The Gulf Cooperation Council (Gcc) States, Wafa Yaqoob Janahi

Sultan Qaboos University Legal Studies Journal

This research addresses the legal disparity among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries regarding the foundation upon which tort liability for personal acts is established. Despite the development of civil laws in these countries and their inclusion of provisions regulating liability for personal acts, there remains a noticeable variation in how these laws adopt the concept of fault as the basis for such liability. Some legal systems rely on fault or wrongful acts, though they differ in interpreting this concept—ranging from the traditional view, which requires intent and discernment, to the modern view, which is more lenient in its requirements. …