Adopting Security Operation Center: Insights from the Indonesian Financial Sector

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The rising cybersecurity threats have made Security Operation Centers (SOCs) essential for Indonesian finance companies to protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance. This study explores factors influencing SOC adoption, implementation challenges, and strategies to improve adoption rates. Using a mixed-method approach, it combines survey data and interviews with cybersecurity professionals. Findings reveal that subjective norms and top management support are key drivers, while budget constraints and a lack of skilled personnel pose significant challenges. Recommendations include strengthening management support, leveraging norms, investing in training, and optimizing vendor selection. The study offers practical and theoretical insights for enhancing cybersecurity resilience, with future research suggesting longitudinal studies, cross-sector analysis, and regulatory compliance exploration.

Approaching the ASSURE Model and Proposing a Teaching Process for Mathematics Using AI Chatbots Combined with Gamification in a Self-Regulated Learning Framework

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The ASSURE model is a method for designing and implementing lessons developed to optimize the teaching and learning process, particularly in integrating educational technologies. This model assists teachers in creating highly flexible lessons, enabling students to acquire knowledge more effectively through the use of technology and modern teaching methods. AI Chatbots facilitate the automation of responses and support personalized learning for students, while gamification provides an engaging learning environment that helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics through the incorporation of game elements. Research findings indicate that the combination of AI Chatbots and gamification in teaching can enhance students’ learning of mathematics, while also increasing engagement and motivation. This paper approaches the ASSURE model and proposes a teaching process utilizing AI Chatbots combined with gamification in a self-regulated learning framework, aiming to guide teachers in organizing mathematics instruction in a scientific and effective manner.

Fostering Self-Confidence in Elementary School Students through the Integration of World Café Learning in Pancasila and Citizenship Education

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Character education, especially in learning Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKN), plays an important role in shaping students’ personalities. However, students’ low self-confidence in expressing their opinions is one of the main challenges that hinders the effectiveness of learning in elementary schools. This study aims to address this problem by implementing a World Café-based learning model, which is believed to be able to increase student engagement and build their character. This model involves collaborative discussion, reflection, and in-depth problem solving, which is expected to foster students’ self-confidence in communicating. This study used a product trial in class V of SDN No. 2 Majene with an effectiveness analysis based on the achievement of learning outcome tests. The results showed that the implementation of the World Café model can increase students’ self-confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking skills. Although there are challenges in the development of non-linear self-confidence, the use of strategies such as peer mentoring and variations in discussion topics managed to overcome these obstacles. Overall, this model has proven effective in supporting more inclusive and transformative learning in PPKN classes.

Modeling Gas Flow Through Blowout Preventers

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Eruptive manifestations in the oil and gas industry are often followed by environmental pollution and especially equipment destruction and human accidents. That is precisely why knowing the gas flow equations through the explosion preventers is absolutely necessary in dealing with the problems arising in the case of these industrial accidents. This material describes how natural gas behaves when it flows through vertical pipelines and through blowout preventers.

The Effectiveness of a Differentiated Learning Model Based on Identification, Reflection and Improvement to Improve the Reading Ability of Early Grade Students in Elementary School

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This study investigates the effectiveness of a differentiated learning model based on identification, reflection and improvement to improve the reading ability of early grade students in elementary school. Using a quasi-experimental design involving 5 elementary schools. The findings of the study showed that there was a significant difference in the improvement of reading ability of early grade students between the experimental class and the control class. The differentiated learning model based on identification, reflection and improvement has high effectiveness in improving the reading ability of early grade students. This means that the differentiated learning model based on identification, reflection and improvement has a positive impact and allows teachers to identify student needs at the beginning of learning, then teachers reflect on the learning process and results carried out, then make improvements (improve) to the learning strategy, especially adjusted to the student’s learning readiness. The results of this study reveal that the differentiated learning model based on identification, reflection and improvement is effective in improving the reading ability of early grade students, so that it can be a solution to overcome the difficulty or low ability of students in reading and recommends to develop a more effective and innovative learning model in the early grade.

Investigation of Antioxidant Activities of Different Plants Grown in Baku

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This work aims to evaluate the antioxidant activities of various plants (Eupatorium maculatum, Pinus eldarica and Ficus benghalensis) grown in Baku. Antioxidants are bioactive compounds that prevent cell damage by combating oxidative stress and play an important role in the prevention of many chronic diseases including cardiovascular diseases, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. The antioxidant potential of plants is closely related to the amount of phenolic compounds and flavonoids they contain. Within the scope of the study, three different plant species (Eupatorium maculatum, Pinus eldarica and Ficus benghalensis) widely distributed in Baku were selected and their extracts were prepared using ethanol. Then, in order to evaluate the antioxidant activity, DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging activity assay and cupric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC) assay were applied. At the same time, total phenolic and flavonoid contents were determined by Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminum nitrate spectrophotometric methods. As a result of the analyzes, it was determined that some plants have high antioxidant potential, therefore, they have high potential for use in the pharmacological and functional food industry. It was revealed that plant extracts with high phenolic content in particular exhibited stronger antioxidant effects. The research results indicate that Baku’s local plant resources can be an important source of raw materials for the health and food industries. This study may provide the basis for more detailed biochemical studies of local plant species in the future and for a broader evaluation of their therapeutic potential. At the same time, the research results provide a useful scientific basis for further investigation of the application possibilities of new natural antioxidant resources in various industrial sectors.

Effectiveness of Pilates based Exercises Versus Blood Flow Restriction Training for Improving Pain and Function in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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Background: Pain that originates in the adjacent soft tissues or the patellofemoral joint itself is collectively referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). In order to improve muscle strength and encourage tissue adaptation without putting the body through strenuous exercise, blood flow restriction (BFR) training has become a popular and promising method. Pilates uses a combination of simple, repetitive exercises to create muscular exertion. The primary goal of the study is to compare the effectiveness of blood flow restriction training and Pilates-based exercises in reducing pain and improving function in patients suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Method: Thirty patients diagnosed with patellofemoral pain were selected as observation subjects and randomly divided into two groups. The treatment period was 3 months (3 sessions/week). In this study, we conducted a comparison and analysis of the Numerical pain rating scale (NRS), Anterior knee pain scale. In this study compared and analyzed the NRS score of the knee, Anterior knee pain scale at two different time points—before treatment and after treatment.

Result: After treatment, Group A experienced a significant reduction in pain intensity compared to Group B. Functional status and health-related quality of life improved dramatically in Group A following treatment compared to Group B.

Conclusion: The study’s findings demonstrate that teens with PFPS can benefit from Pilates-based core strengthening exercises in a number of ways, including pain reduction, improved functional status, and improved quality of life.

Financial Governance in Africa In the Digital Age: Financial Governance of Academic Institutions

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This article explores the impact of digital transformation on financial governance in academic institutions in Africa. It begins by examining key theories related to digital transformation and financial governance, including agency theory and shareholder value theory. The article then analyzes the benefits of digitalization, such as improved efficiency, transparency, and optimization of financial processes, while also addressing challenges like resistance to change and data security. It also highlights existing gaps in the digital financial governance of academic institutions, including data management and the need for digital skills. Finally, the article offers recommendations to overcome these obstacles and fully leverage the advantages of digital transformation to strengthen financial stability and transparency in African academic institutions.