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Design Of Virtual Impedance Controller For Parallel-Connected Converters In A Microgrid, Manyanda Makoye, Francis Mwasilu, Peter M. Makolo, Jackson Justo

Tanzania Journal of Science

This paper addresses the significant challenge of inaccurate power sharing among Distributed Generators (DGs) in islanded microgrids, which is primarily caused by mismatched feeder and line impedances. Conventional decentralized control solutions often fail to ensure accurate power sharing, especially when line impedances are resistive. To overcome this, the paper proposes a robust, coordinated Virtual Impedance Control (VIC) strategy for DGs. This method implements fixed virtual resistance and virtual inductance to standardize the output impedance characteristics of parallel-connected inverters, thereby minimizing impedance discrepancies and enhancing system stability through increased damping. The theoretical analysis and design of the VIC were validated through …

Elemental And Mineralogical Characterization Of Permo-Carboniferous Coal In The Ngaka Coalfield, Southwest Tanzania: Implications For Coal Quality Variation, John W. Gama, Justina J. Saroni, Remigius L. Gama

Tanzania Journal of Science

Coal from heterolithic seams exhibits distinct chemical characteristics due to interbedded non-coal beds, which influence its quality and usability. Despite extensive research in these settings, the elemental and mineralogical characteristics of the heterolithic sequences of the Mchuchuma Formation (K2) in the Ngaka Coalfield remain poorly documented. This study provides the first detailed assessment of K2 seams across five active mine sites. Eleven representative samples were analyzed using proximate, elemental, and mineralogical techniques, supported by Pearson correlation, binary analysis, and Principal Component Analysis. Proximate analysis revealed that ash content varies across mine sites, with values ranging from 9.17 to 25.03%, volatile …

What The Free-Roaming Cats Dragged In: Regulatory Concerns With Privatized Local Services, Jonathan Korger

Northwestern University Law Review

The United States entrusts local governments to provide citizens with a wide range of public services, and animal control makes up a small but essential piece of these local responsibilities. In recent years, American localities have largely privatized how they manage the nation’s growing free-roaming cat population, relying primarily on animal-loving volunteers and a controversial practice called trap-neuter-return (TNR). Academics have long debated the merits of privatization, but TNR raises a novel question: how should local governments think about regulating a privatized public service when altruism, instead of profits, motivates the service deliverer? This Note argues that TNR demonstrates the …

Should Judicial Opinions Be Read Like Statutes?, Margaret H. Lemos

Northwestern University Law Review

Should judicial opinions be interpreted with an eye to their purpose, context, or the intent of their authors, or should interpreters focus on the ordinary meaning of the text? Opinions present the same sorts of interpretive puzzles as other legal texts, and yet they have been omitted from the debates over interpretive methodology that dominate the fields of constitutional and statutory interpretation. The omission is no accident: the Supreme Court has stated repeatedly—and with increasing frequency in recent years—that judicial opinions are not to be read like statutes. Yet neither courts nor commentators have explained why the principles that ground …

Pre-Experiential Constraint Reconstruction: A Structural Account Of The Prior Layer In Dialogue With Jung, Griselda Poe

Publications and Research

Experiences commonly described as pre-experiential memory—such as immediate recognition, familiarity without prior exposure, and the sense of "already knowing"—are typically interpreted as the retrieval of stored content. However, this storage-based account does not provide a structurally consistent explanation of how such content is preserved prior to experience or reactivated in a form that aligns with present input.

This paper extends the three-layer cognitive architecture developed in prior work in this series (Poe, 2026n), in which cognition operates across Core processing, Modulation, and an operationally inaccessible Prior layer that supplies constraints to all processing.

This paper proposes an alternative account in …

Dual History Enhancement With Hybrid Hypergraph-Graph Networks For Temporal Knowledge Graph Reasoning, Kailun Ye, Xiangjie Kong, Yuchao Zhang, Xuan Wang, Linan Zhu, Jiaxin Du, Guojiang Shen, Jianxin Li

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Temporal Knowledge Graph (TKG) reasoning seeks to predict future events by analyzing historical data, where the effective leverage of both local and global historical facts proves crucial. Existing approaches employ graph neural networks (GNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for local evolution patterns, complemented by statistical methods to enhance attention to global facts, demonstrating efficient predictive capabilities. However, traditional GNNs, constrained by their low-order neighborhood aggregation design, inherently fail to model potential high-order dependencies among facts. Furthermore, existing global history modeling approaches may introduce irrelevant historical information that interferes with prediction tasks. To address these limitations, we propose a Dual …

Management Of Discipline Culture Of High School Students In Eastern Indonesia, Sherly Ersinta Lawa, Bambang Budi Wiyono, Achmad Supriyanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aims to determine the management process of disciplining the culture of high school students. This study used a descriptive qualitative design with a multi-site study design. Collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Data were analyzed by stages of data condensation, data display, and conclusions, verification. The results of the study show that: (1) discipline of students emphasizes time discipline, dressing, appearance; (2) discipline is applied so that students can become quality and superior people; (3) discipline is built by disseminating rules and sanctions for violations, cooperation with parents; (4) the strategy of building a culture of …

Technology Based Learning In Efl Speaking Class, Wulan Wuryantari Winarsih

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The challenges of world globalization demand a great deal of effort to transform the need of education nowadays. The advanced technology and the urgency of English communication skill as part of the challenges required English teacher to provide EFL students in particular with a set of tools and teaching method which can accommodate those two priorities in the classroom. This paper shares the idea of how the implementation of project-based learning concentrating on the technology-based project as a selection of the method to enhance EFL students' oral communication skill. The result shows that not only communication skill, but PBL also …

How Is Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (Mall) Implemented By Senior High School English Teachers?, Narendra Dyah Inggita, Francisca Maria Ivone, Ali Saukah

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Implementing Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is one way to develop language teaching practices. Finding out how MALL is implemented by English teachers could provide insights to the future of MALL. Three high school English teachers were chosen as the subjects of the study representing three degrees of implementation-high, medium and low. It was revealed that the teachers recognized the potentials and practices of mobile devices for language learning. However, their familiarity with MALL does not automatically make them able or willing to employ MALL. Their application is limited in the range of mobile applications and learning activities.

Spirituality-Based Character Education Strategic Management, Henderikus Dasrimin, Ali Imron, Achmad Supriyanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The purpose of this study is to determine the process of strategic management of character-based characterization of Carmelite spirituality at Senior High School. This study uses a qualitative approach with multi-site study design. Data were collected through observation, interviews and documentation studies. Data analysis used single data analysis and cross-site data analysis. The results of the study show that: (1) strategic planning is characterized by the formation of organizational structures and task descriptions by principals, (2) character education programs formulated in Academic Guidebooks or Learning Guidelines (3) the implementation of character education is done by assigning character values in the …

Students' Willingness To Communicate In English Through Virtual Classroom, Chotmaniyah Chotmaniyah, Yazid Basthomi, Mirjam Anugerahwati

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The aim of this study is to describe students' willingness to communicate in English through virtual classroom during Covids-19 Pandemic. This study used descriptive qualitative research design, conducted at SMK Negeri 8 Malang. Data collection methods were obtained from students' responses on questionnaires and compiled with transcripts of the virtual interview result. The finding showed the students preferred to communicate in English written rather than English spoken.

The Fact Of Learning Economics At National University Of Laos During The Pandemics Covid-19 In Lao Pdr, Phousith Phongsavath, Agus Hermawan, Imam Mukhlis

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The out-breaking of Pandemics Covid-19 which is affected to many countries and regions in the world in the term of education. This study uses a qualitative approach which is the type of research is Phenomenology (case study). This type of phenomenological research is used due to it is oriented to the topic of teaching-learning economics course of teachers and students in National University of Laos. The determination of this research subject with the Snowball Sampling technique and the data collection techniques with in-depth interview and documentation. The finding results of this research found that learning economics in National University of …

Efl Teachers' Strategies In Teaching Four Language Skills During Online Learning, Hardina D. Ni'mah, Utami Widiati

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Penelitian ini menggunakan studi kasus ganda untuk menentukan bagaimana guru EFL menerapkan strategi dalam mengajarkan empat keterampilan bahasa (berbicara, mendengarkan, membaca, dan menulis) selama pembelajaran online. Tantangan muncul akibat pergeseran moda mengajar konvensional ke platform digital.

Graduate Students Metacognitive Reading Knowledge Of, Dwi Susanti, Furaidah Furaidah, Johannes Ananto Prayogo

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study presents the graduate students' understanding of metacognitive reading strategies. Obtained from thinking-aloud and interview, seven reading strategies are monitored when reading namely, (1) restating strategy to figure out the author's meaning, (2) making gist conclusion to get the key point, (3) using Google translate to interpret new terms confidently...

English Performance Of The Students Of The English Department From Different Educational Backgrounds, Sakinah Aprilia Dewi, Ali Saukah, Utari Praba Astuti

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed to compare school program attended by students in Senior High School based on the score of the English performance. The data collected were in form of participants' individual score of Placement test. The data representing 309 participants divided in to three groups; natural science, social science and language program.

The Meaning Of Sekura Cakak Buah Tradition Of Saibatin Community, Eka Purnama Sari, Budijanto Budijanto, Singgih Susilo

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research aims to uncover and explore the meaning and value of sekura cakak buah tradition for indigenous saibatin communities and to understand the implementation of meanings and values of tradition in the lives of saibatin community. The study used qualitative design with an understanding approach to the meaning of ethnography. Data were analyzed by analyzing domains, taxonomic, components and cultural themes. The results of the study showed that the meaning of sekura cakak buah tradition for the saibatin community is self-identity, life, and sosial life. The meaning and values are implemented in community’s lives which are namely cultural meaning …

Hear Our Voices: Pre-Service English Teachers’ Challenges And Expectations During Teaching Practice, Dwi Yumna Abdullah, Yazid Basthomi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Teaching practicum is one of the most fundamental and crucial stages in the teacher preparation program. The pre-service teacher readiness can be developed to become a qualified future teacher. This descriptive qualitative study is aimed to find the challenges and expectations of pre-service English teachers, mentor teachers, university supervisor, and the head of the teaching practice program. The findings indicated that pre-service teachers are challenged to improve their classroom management, strategies, and methods of teaching. The pre-service teachers, mentor teachers, and university supervisor are expected to gain benefits and successful school-university partnership.

Physical Education Graduates Prospect In Wetland Area, Sunarno Basuki

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

As a university located in wetland are, Lambung Mangkurat University must adapt with the surrounding geographical area to prepare prospective graduates that meets the current local demands. This paper seeks to explore the prospect of Physcial Educatioan Graduates in wetland areas. This paper was a descriptive research which examined the current development of Physical Education to meet the demand of wetland area. This paper showed that some efforts must be performed to improve the graduates of Physical Education Department. The efforts that must be made including: the preparation of professional faculty members, suitable and contextualized curriculum, supporting facilities and infrastructure, …

The Influence Of Traditional Games On The Motor Development Of Students With Disabilities, Gumilar Mulya

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the application of traditional games on motor development in students with disabilities. The method used in this study is the experimental method. The sample that participated in this study in this study was 25 students with disabilities taken from three special needs kids schools with an average age of 12 years. The sampling technique used by the writer was purposive sampling. The data collected in this study used a preliminary test and a final test using a standing broad jump, long jump, and throwing test. The conclusion of the …

Unveiling The Profound Significance Of Gurindam Xii In The Quest For The Meaning Of Life, Izul Haidi Afdilah, M Yunus Sudirman, Nanda Alfan Kurniawan, Randi Saputra, Suci Nora Putri, Karisma Karisma Khoirul Hidayah, Rona Rohmah Dini

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Every culture possesses distinct rules and values that evolve and are collectively embraced by its people. The Malay community is no exception, as they adhere to a set of shared values, one of which is Gurindam XII. In alignment with this, Gurindam XII encompasses a wide array of values...

Speaking Performance And Grammatical Competence Across Cognitive Learning Styles And Strategy Inventory For Language Learning (Sill), Ayu Chandra Agustin, Ekaning Dewanti Laksmi, Suharyadi Suharyadi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The correlation between speaking performance and grammatical competence has been a debatable issue. It is also believed that cognitive learning styles and learning strategies are two of the many factors that influence students' language achievement.

The Effectiveness Of Visual Media In Increasing Self-Development Ability Toward Children With Mild Mental Retardation, Gardiana Karya, Mohammad Efendi, Ediyanto Ediyanto, Asep Sunandar

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Research aims to prove the effectiveness of visual media to improve self-development skills in children with mild visual impairment. The ability to do self-development is still low, so training requires a structured defense approach with visual media in picture cards.

Investigating Sadness And Happiness In Rumi's Masnavi And Comparing It With The Opinions Of Several Other Thinkers, Ali Ashrafi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research studies the two elements and categories of sadness and happiness in the Masnavi of Jalal al-Din Rumi and compares it with some of the most thoughtful views of the past and today. Considering that Rumi recommends the audience to be happy in Masnavi and other works of his own. It is stated that Rumi has a positive attitude toward happiness and escape from sadness. Happiness is one of the positive human emotions. In different perspectives, it has been identified as a factor in achieving the ideal of knowledge and perfection. On the other hand, Rumi knows the path …

Self-Efficacy And Self-Directed Learning Profiles Of High- Achieving Students, Rahmita Budiartiningsih, Evi Suryawati, Syarifah Nur Siregar, Geovani Meiwanda

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed to explore the profiles of Self-Efficacy (SE) and Self-Directed Learning (SDL) among students at Universitas Riau, providing insights into their potential for academic and non-academic achievement. The findings indicate that 31% of the outstanding students were male, while 69% were female. The average SE scores were 4.36 for male students and 4.31 for female students, while the SDL scores were 4.20 for males and 4.18 for females. The results show no statistically significant differences between male and female students in terms of SE and SDL, suggesting that both genders have equal opportunities for success in academic and …

Graduate Students Metacognitive Reading Knowledge Of, Dwi Susanti, Furaidah Furaidah, Johannes Ananto Prayogo

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study presents the graduate students' understanding of metacognitive reading strategies. Obtained from thinking-aloud and interview, seven reading strategies are monitored when reading namely, (1) restating strategy to figure out the author's meaning, (2) making gist conclusion to get the key point, (3) using Google translate to interpret new terms confidently...

English Performance Of The Students Of The English Department From Different Educational Backgrounds, Sakinah Aprilia Dewi, Ali Saukah, Utari Praba Astuti

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed to compare school program attended by students in Senior High School based on the score of the English performance. The data collected were in form of participants' individual score of Placement test. The data representing 309 participants divided in to three groups; natural science, social science and language program.

Beyond Language Deficiency: Students' Code-Switching In International Program Of Vocational Higher Education In Indonesia, Hilda Cahyani, Isnani Nur Safitri

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Code-switching (switching in-and-out from one language to another) has been an international debate whether it is a simply language avoidance or a communication strategy. It is thus crucial to see in what way and in what situations students made use code-switching in the classroom.

Measuring Cosmic Rays With Muon Detectors (Quarknet), Jack W. Maseberg

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

We report measurements of atmospheric muon particles originating from cosmic rays. Using four QuarkNet project scintillators in a stacked geometry, we recorded muons in coincidence with each other. We observed a change in the muon flux due to a solar Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) event on Jan 19, 2026.

Youth Sex Trafficking: From Pathways To Prevention, Katelyn M. Deines

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Sex trafficking affects an estimated 300,000 American children per year with a child sold every two minutes. Child sex trafficking is broadly defined as the exchange of something of value for sexual relations with a child/minor. The commercial sexual exploitation of children and domestic minor sex trafficking occur across the United States and violates the rights and health of many youth and other vulnerable and/or marginalized groups. Both familial traffickers and nonfamilial traffickers manipulate and control their victims with similar strategies. This poster outlines the prevalence of child sex trafficking, pathways into adult sex work, and offers guidance on preventing …

Bridging The Gap: Addressing Educational And Psychosocial Needs In Cancer Care At Gilda’S Club Middle Tennessee, Hayden Goode

OTD Capstone Projects

Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee is a nonprofit organization that provides psychosocial support to individuals and families impacted by cancer. This project aimed to address educational and psychosocial needs through two targeted initiatives grounded in health promotion, client-centered care, and community engagement. The first initiative focused on improving awareness of pelvic floor health in men affected by cancer. An accessible educational handout was developed to increase understanding of pelvic floor anatomy, common symptoms, toileting norms, and available resources, including pelvic floor therapy. The second initiative involved facilitating an expressive arts workshop for Gilda’s Club members to explore the lived experience of …