The recent updates to scikit-hep/awkward-array have focused on addressing various bugs and adapting to the latest version of Numpy. This includes the addition of a JaggedArray assignment feature, which, although not officially supported, has been documented. Furthermore, the fixes have ensured that the library remains compatible with the evolving landscape of scientific computing. The research activity aims to investigate the impact of these updates on the performance of Awkward Array, with a focus on identifying areas for further improvement and optimization.