bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RELIGIOUS MODERATION FROM BELOW: Defining Religious Moderation from the Perspectives of Catholic Religious Teachers
Authors: Hendra Alexander
Published: December 2024

Religious moderation has been envisioned by the Indonesian government since 2019. However, religious moderation has not been implemented successfully, especially in the field of Catholic Religious Education. The purpose of this research is to find how Catholic religious teachers perceive religious moderation in their teachings. This research paper employs a qualitative design. Data is collected using deep interviews with five Catholic religious teachers from Yogyakarta, Solo, Semarang, and Jakarta. The findings show that most of the informants are aware of religious moderation proposed by the government. Nevertheless, the informants shared that they were less motivated to implement religious moderation in their Catholic religious education subject because of several reasons, such as, the lack of support from school policy makers, the absence of government trainings or modules related to religious moderation, and the density of the curriculum in schools makes it difficult for teachers to add other material, including religious moderation.
Integrated Administrative Law to Sustainable Development Goals (Sdg 13 & 16) for a Greener Future in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Omran Mona
Published: December 2024

Objectives: This study investigates the integration of Saudi's administrative law with the Sustainable Development Goals. It evaluates the effectiveness of legal frameworks and policies in fostering sustainable development, with a particular focus on environmental governance. The research aims to identify the alignment of these laws with Saudi's Vision-2030.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study is grounded in theories of administrative law reform and sustainable development. It explores the intersection of legal frameworks and environmental governance in developing economies, focusing on how integrated law systems can support ecological and socio-economic priorities.
 
Method: A comparative analysis of Saudi administrative law was undertaken, supported by a meta-empirical review of international best practices. The research incorporates both quantitative assessments of SDG implementation metrics and qualitative analyses of legal integration challenges.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings highlight progress in water management, with effectiveness rising from 25% to 80%. Nonetheless, regulatory fragmentation and implementation hurdles persist, limiting the alignment of administrative processes with environmental objectives. Comparative insights suggest that improved legal integration could enhance SDG efficiency by up to 30%. Recommendations include refining administrative policies to bolster Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 priorities.
 
Research Implications: This study provides actionable recommendations for administrative legal reforms, emphasizing the need for regulatory coherence and stakeholder engagement to advance sustainable development goals.
 
Originality/Value: This research offers the first comprehensive framework for aligning Saudi administrative law with SDGs, contributing practical insights for achieving a balance between environmental preservation and economic development. It sets a benchmark for integrating legal and environmental strategies in developing economies.
The Role of Legal Regulation in Promoting Organic Agriculture to Achieve Sustainable Food Security
Authors: Yerkinbayeva Lazzat , Myrzakarim Aliya , Moldagaliyeva Aizhan , Kalymbek Bakytzhan , Yerezhepkyzy Roza , Nurmukhankyzy Daniya
Published: December 2024

Objective: The objective is to analyze the existing legislation, compare it with international standards, and propose improvements to enhance environmental sustainability and socio-economic progress.
 
Method: This research adopts a multidisciplinary approach to analyze the legal regulation of organic agricultural production in Kazakhstan within the framework of sustainable development. By examining legislative frameworks and their effectiveness, the study draws on a thorough review of scholarly articles, legal statutes, policy documents, and international conventions related to organic agriculture.
 
Results and Discussion: The results of this study highlight significant gaps in Kazakhstan’s current legal mechanisms regulating organic agricultural production, which require comprehensive reforms to align with international standards and promote sustainable development. The analysis reveals that while Kazakhstan has made progress, such as enacting the 2015 Organic Products Law, further legislative amendments are needed to integrate sustainable practices fully.
 
Research Implications: The study concludes by recommending specific legal amendments to integrate sustainable development principles into Kazakhstan's agricultural laws, fostering better environmental protection and economic growth. Further research is suggested to evaluate the practical implementation and impact of these proposed changes on the productivity and sustainability of organic farming in Kazakhstan.
On the Legislative Reform in Albanian Pre-University System Related to Democratic School Governance and Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights in Accordance with the Un Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Authors: Kume Enida
Published: December 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to invesigate and assessment of the level of alignment of Albanian legislation with the requirements of of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a specific focus on SDG 4 (Quality Education) and EU documents. Identification of issues and problems that should be the subject of the following legislative reform is the main objective of the study.
 
Methodology: The study was carried out as a desk study. The legislative framework that deals with issues of reform in the pre-university education system, the documents of the Council of Europe that deal with the principles, standards and issues that should be the subject of reforms related to Democratic School Governance, Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights in the perspective of SDG 4 were analyzed.
 
Results and Discussion: The Albanian legislative framework has created supporting conditions for carrying out an effective reform on the pre-university education system. The implementation of policies and programs to support capacity building to Democratic School Governance, Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights is being carried out in accordance with the requirements of EU documents and SDG 4. The study has identified the issues that should be the future subjects of the reform in the pre-university education system.
 
Contributions: This study contributes to the academic discussion on issues related to Democratic School Governance, Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights as important objectives of reform in the pre-university education system in Albania. The assessment of the level of compliance of the Albanian legislation with the requests of the Council of Europe, the identification of gaps, problems and issues that should be addressed in the framework of the reform of the pre-university education system are the contributions of this study.
Detecting Asset Misappropriation to Create Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions in Achieving SDG 16
Authors: Putra Rediyanto , Kusumaningtias Rohmawati , Yanthi Merlyanan Dwinda , Hidayat Rendra Arief , Laksono Bayu Rama
Published: December 2024

Objectives: This study aims to identify factors that influence the potential for fraud in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This research is in line with SDG 16's goals of peace, justice and strong institutions.
 
Theoretical Framework: The phenomenon of fraud and asset misappropriation is increasing globally, with asset misappropriation being the most common type of fraud in companies (86%) and a median loss of $100,000.
 
Method: the research method includes the preparation stage, literature study for the preparation of research instruments, questionnaire preparation, pilot testing, data collection through questionnaires, and data analysis using validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and hypothesis testing.
 
Research Results and Discussion: The first important finding is that asset misappropriation that occurs in MSMEs based on the owner's perspective is not influenced by pressure, capability, and religiosity. The second important finding is that asset misappropriation that occurs in MSMEs based on the owner's perspective is influenced by opportunity, rationalisation, and integrity. This study failed to conduct a moderation test for the religiosity variable on the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable.
 
Research Implications: MSME owners must aware with the internal control system to minimise opportunities for misappropriation of assets by employees and must ensure and increase the loyalty and integrity of workers in MSMEs.
 
Originality/Value: This study uses the religiosity variable as a moderating variable for factors that are thought to be the cause of asset misappropriation and looks at the occurrence of asset misappropriation from the perspective of business owners.
The Existence of Tu’a Golo in the Distribution of Customary Land in Golo Mori Village, Komodo District, West Manggarai Regency
Authors: Dinata Husni Kusuma , Nubatonis Orpa Juliana , Jacob Yossie Maria Yulianti , Bire Chatryen Megawati Dju
Published: December 2024

Objectives: This study aims to explore the existence of Tanah Ulayat (customary land) in Golo Mori Village and to examine the role of Tu'a Golo (traditional leader) in the distribution of Tanah Ulayat in Golo Mori Village, Komodo Subdistrict, West Manggarai Regency.
 
Theoretical Framework: The concept of hak ulayat (communal land rights) in customary law incorporates communalistic, religious-magical values, allowing for individual land ownership and personal rights. However, hak ulayat is not an individual right; it is inherently communal.
Method: This study employs an empirical legal research approach, utilizing primary data collected through interviews.
 
Results and Discussion: The existence of Tu’a Golo in the distribution of Tanah Ulayat (customary land) in Golo Mori Village, known as tanah linko, reflects a system where the land is cultivated by groups within the Indigenous community based on mutual agreements. This customary land management supports their livelihoods and is divided into five customary territories (kampung), each led by a Tu’a Golo (traditional leader).
 
Research Implications: The existence of Tanah Ulayat (lingko) in Golo Mori Village faces challenges from the economic transformation in West Manggarai Regency, which has positioned Labuan Bajo as a super-premium tourist destination. This shift impacts the Indigenous community, particularly their customary rights.
 
Originality/Value: This study is highly relevant in understanding the existence of Tu’a Golo in the distribution of Tanah Ulayat in Golo Mori Village. The findings are expected to contribute valuable insights for stakeholders, including the community and the government, particularly concerning the existence and distribution of communal land by Tu’a Golo in Golo Mori Village.
Integrating Tradition with Innovation: Transforming Ayurveda for the Future
Authors:   Assistant professor, Dept. of Shalakya tantra Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Hospital and Research centre, Kuthpady, Udupi, Karnataka, India
Published: December 2024

Background: Ayurveda is not just a science of life; it is also a method for improving human health. This
ancient practice from India is a special legacy utilized for health and wellness. Technology is important for
spreading Ayurveda globally and helping people to accept and use it in their lives.
Aims and objective: To understand the role of technology in the upliftment and standardization of Ayurveda.
Material and Methods: The various primary and secondary data available in different books, journals, and
internet sites are analyzed and prepared.
Discussion: The addition of technology into the practice of Ayurveda does not only raise the standards of
practice of Ayurveda. It aids in the dissemination of the practice of Ayurvedic medicine all over the world. To
promote it as a universal system of medicine and to prepare Ayurveda for unimaginable 21st-century global
healthcare requirements, it is crucial to modify the ancient practice in line with emerging science and
technology. From all the above, it can be understood that restructuring of Ayurveda may be necessitated by
present-day demands of a cyber society wherein information and communication technology will be applied.
The present review is also concerned with some of the areas of Ayurveda where the technology can be
incorporated with the help of a few examples
Exploring Phytotherapeutic Alternatives for Reye Syndrome: Potential for Safe and Effective Treatment
Authors:   Department of Pharmacognosy, RL Jalappa College of Pharmacy, Jalappa College of Pharmacy, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research ( A Deemed to be University), Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India., BS Ashok Kumar , NS Disha ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, RL Jalappa College of Pharmacy, Jalappa College of Pharmacy, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research ( A Deemed to be University), Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India, Khalid Mohammed ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, RL Jalappa College of Pharmacy, Jalappa College of Pharmacy, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research ( A Deemed to be University), Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India, HS Mamatha, ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, RL Jalappa College of Pharmacy, Jalappa College of Pharmacy, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research ( A Deemed to be University), Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India
Published: December 2024

Reye syndrome is a rare, acute, and potentially life-threatening condition marked by rapid liver and brain damage, primarily affecting children and adolescents following viral infections like influenza or varicella. Though the exact cause remains unclear, studies indicate a strong association with the use of aspirin and other salicylates during viral infections, which may disrupt mitochondrial function and lead to hepatic steatosis and encephalopathy. Given the risks of aspirin use in susceptible populations, exploring natural anti-inflammatory alternatives is essential. Turmeric (Curcuma longa), ginger (Zingiber officinale), Boswellia serrata, Pinus pinaster, and Paeonia lactiflora possess notable anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective properties, potentially mitigating inflammation without salicylate risks. Curcumin in turmeric and gingerol in ginger exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects by modulating inflammatory pathways. Boswellia’s boswellic acids, Pinus pinaster’s proanthocyanidins, and Paeonia lactiflora, paeoniflorin further contribute to immune modulation and neuroprotection. This review discusses these natural alternatives' mechanisms and their potential role in preventing and managing inflammation in children at risk of Reye syndrome, highlighting the need for further studies to validate their safety and efficacy in pediatric populations.
Use of Translanguaging in EMI Classroom: Perceptions of Teachers at School Level in Nepal
Authors:   Central Department of Education, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, Kadel Purna Bahadur , Budhathoki Mahendra Kumar ,   Bishwo Bhasa Campus, Tribhuvan University
Published: December 2024

This study attempted to address the perceptions of teachers on the translanguaging as a medium of instruction and how translanguaging facilitates in EMI classes at school level. This study would be very relevant for the secondary level teachers to address the issues of EMI in multilingual classroom. Hermeneutic phenomenological research design was adopted to analyze the lived experiences of the participants in EMI program in secondary level in the context of Kathmandu metropolitan city. The lived experiences of eight teachers from four schools were collected to find out the subjective and multiple realities of the EMI classes in community schools. In-depth-interview was employed the lived experiences as data from teachers of science, mathematics and social studies in this study to address the research objectives of this study. The findings of this study were exclusion of learners’ L1 in EMI class, excessive use of Nepali in EMI class, lack of the use of linguistic repertoire of learners’ L1 in EMI class, use of code mixing, code switching and translation as techniques in EMI class, and lack of workshop and training of ICT for teachers. It is concluded that translanguaging is essential to run EMI policy smoothly in non-English classes. There should be workshops and trainings on translanguaging to make the EMI policy of the Government of Nepal successful in secondary school level in Nepal.
Análise de conteúdo em problemas matemáticos utilizando o domínio icônico
Authors: Camargo Igor Vaz de , Nervis Jonis Jecks
Published: December 2024

Este artigo apresenta a análise dos dados levantados da aplicação de uma sequência didática que tem como base o uso da metodologia de Resolução de Problemas em Matemática, para a abordagem da unidade temática álgebra, no 7º ano do ensino fundamental. A escolha do referencial analítico de Bardin (2011), por meio da análise de conteúdo, levanta o seguinte problema: como analisar resoluções de problemas matemáticos, de forma qualitativa, que não estão escritos em formato de texto? Dentro dos domínios da análise de conteúdo apresentados por Bardin (2011), há a possibilidade do uso do icônico, pelo qual se realizam inferências em registros de representações em formato de imagens, como é o caso dos problemas matemáticos propostos. O procedimento de análise resulta na criação de duas categorias abrangentes, divididas em cinco subcategorias que detalham a forma como as respostas dadas pelos alunos estão agrupadas. Esta análise por meio de categorias pode auxiliar professores a visualizar o que as respostas dadas pelos alunos revelam sobre seus conhecimentos matemáticos, embasando a tomada de decisão.
Projeto de Preparação para a OBMEP: Uma Experiência Desenvolvida Durante o Estágio Curricular Supervisionado I
Authors: Dantas Iury Kayan Gomes , Silva Aluska Dias Ramos de Macedo
Published: December 2024

No presente trabalho, procuramos analisar a elaboração e execução de um projeto intitulado Desafio OBMEP (Olimpíada Brasileira de Matemática das Escolas Públicas) desenvolvido no Estágio Curricular Supervisionado I. O presente projeto foi realizado durante a fase de coparticipação do ECS em uma escola pública do município de Baraúna, do estado da Paraíba, visando o melhor aproveitamento possível nas inserções do estagiário, foi desenvolvido durante todo o mês de maio o Desafio OBMEP, com oobjetivo de preparar e manter os alunos motivados até o dia da prova. Para este desafio foram propostas oito questões, que englobaram as quatro áreas da matemática (aritmética, estatística, geometria e álgebra), das quais escolhemos quatro para analisaras antecipações e respostas dos alunos, englobando cada uma das áreas da matemática. A ação envolveu sete turmas do Ensino Médio, sendo três delas do 1º ano, duas do 2º ano e duas do 3º ano. Este munícipio faz parte da 4ª região da Paraíba e carrega consigouma particularidade de ser um dos três municípios desta região que nunca conquistaram medalhas na OBMEP, juntamente com Sossego e São Vicente do Seridó. Ao final do desafio pudemos notar uma significativa evolução quanto ao desenvolvimento da linguagem matemática e argumentativa dos alunos em suas soluções.
Evaluating a task-based lesson plan: A case study of Turkish EFL learners
Authors: İnci Kavak Vildan
Published: December 2024

The world has seen a rise in the demand for foreign language instruction in recent years, and traditional textbook-based teaching strategies are unlikely to satisfy the demands of today’s students. As a result, the interest in the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBL) approach has increased. This article describes and assesses a newly created, task-based English course that will be incorporated into the curricula. The lesson was designed, pilot-tested and revised before being introduced. This study investigates students’ reactions to a task-based EFL lesson at a Turkish state university. Thirty-two Turkish preparatory students (20 female and 12 male) participated in the study. Learner impressions were investigated through oral and written data elicited through a questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and audio recordings of the interaction in the task. The data analysis shows that despite initial hesitations, a TBL lesson brings variety into the EFL classroom; learners prefer learner-directed lessons with more opportunities to express themselves. They also confessed that their academic needs were sufficiently met and felt more independent. The study provides a model TBL lesson for educators to benefit from and inspires them to design their lesson programmes by integrating task-based activities. These results validate the potential of TBL for language learning. Thus, it should be considered an indelible part of EFL syllabi and courses.
Enhancing intercultural communication via the ENACT Web App in language teaching
Authors: Haznedar Belma , Oztekin Elifcan , Akcan Sumru
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Digital language learning provides an immersive context for language learners to engage in intercultural communication (Liaw, 2019; Dooly & Vinagre, 2021). This study investigates the impact of a digital tool, the ENACT web app (Communities, Languages, and Activities), on intercultural language learning from the pre-service English language teachers’ perspective. The ENACT web app, which embraces the intercultural, digital, and communication skills of language learners, aims to develop the intercultural awareness and understanding of language learners through two-way knowledge-generating task-based activities. Ten pre-service English language teachers, who participated in the project as workshop facilitators, were initially engaged with the web app as users by completing a 2-week online training. After the training, they facilitated intercultural pairs in producing cultural activities in a task-based digital learning pedagogy in 3-5 hour sessions. They also completed final reflection papers at the end of the entire project engagement as a culminating product. To this end, this study presents mixed-method research with quantitative survey data and qualitative reflections of the pre-service teachers: (1) descriptive scores from pre and post-training responses to digital skills assessment and cultural awareness questionnaires, (2) reflective answers to open-ended questions about their gains in the e-portfolio in the middle and end of the online training, and (3) final reflection papers on intercultural understanding after the facilitation of the workshops. The survey findings showed that the pre-service teachers increased their cultural and digital knowledge through digital materials on the web platform. The thematic analysis of the reflections also indicated that they found the use of the task-based language teaching methodology effective in offering an interactive learning experience and enhancing learner involvement. The study suggests that integrating cultural tasks into the curriculum for language learning offers real-life learning experiences and contributes to both the language and content knowledge of the students.
Exploratory practice model for and with English language teaching students
Authors: Köyalan Aylin
Published: December 2024

This article reports a practitioner research in which third grade students of an English Language Teaching program are taught how to conduct practitioner research to highlight the importance of exploring the classroom in more detail and to improve their own classroom teaching. In the academic year 2023-2024, Fall term, the instructor decided to introduce practitioner research by conducting one herself. The students participated in all phases of the collective meaning-making. The target puzzlement was to deal with the problem of silent students. First, Paphamihiel (2002)’s English Language Anxiety Scale was used to measure the students’ level of anxiety. Secondly, two volunteer students were included as co-researchers and they watched the lesson recordings and identified the silent students. Lastly, those students were interviewed to investigate the reasons why they were silent. Our findings showed that their silence could be attributed to personal issues and not to the course or the course tutor in particular.
TCM Philosophy and Clinical Practice of Living with Tumor
Authors:   First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China, Dapeng Wang , Xiangbo Qi ,   College of Integrative Medicine and Western Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China, Maomao Wu ,   College of Integrative Medicine and Western Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China, Xinwei Zhu ,   College of Integrative Medicine and Western Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China, Linlin Wu ,   College of Integrative Medicine and Western Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China, Junjun He ,   Donggang Central Hospital, Dandong, Liaoning, China, Jianguo Xie ,   Donggang Central Hospital, Dandong, Liaoning, China
Published: December 2024

Professor Xie Jianguo, originating from a lineage of medical experts and a direct apprentice of Professor Zhang Xue Wen—China’s inaugural national
medical master-has dedicated four decades to the clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). His scholarly insights and clinical acumen
represent a treasured contribution to the TCM domain. The ‘living with cancer’ treatment philosophy has, to a significant degree, revolutionized conventional
cancer treatment paradigms. This concept emphasizes extending survival time while ensuring the quality of life of patients, rather than simply pursuing
the complete disappearance of tumors. Professor Xie advocates for a balance between tumors and the body, and in the practice of living with cancer, he
combines internal and external TCM treatments, as well as strategies to support health and suppress cancer, providing support for the modernization
and internationalization of TCM in oncology and bringing new hope for cancer patients worldwide
Problem Searching approaches to nutrition optimization to increase the potential of life expectancy taking into account bioinformatic signals of the human regulatory system
Authors: Zaitseva Nina V. , Alekseev Vadim B. , May Irina V. , Kiryanov Dmitriy A. , Zemlyanova Marina A. , Khismatullin Dmitriy R. , Peskova Ekaterina V.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. High prevalence of alimentary diseases remains an acute healthcare issue. This calls for improvement of the methodology for health risk assessment under exposure to a set of determinants associated with unhealthy and unsafe diets to achieve optimal management for such risk. Investigation of cellular-molecular pathways of the development of metabolic disorder in case the signal transduction is non-coordinated is becoming especially important.
The aim of this study is to improve methodological approaches to optimizing nutrition to increase potential of life expectancy, taking into account bioinformatic signals of the human regulatory system.
Materials and methods. We have developed and implemented the methodology for health risk analysis for alimentary exposures at the population (the total population of eighty five RF regions, 340 indices, 2012–2023), individual (300,000 children aged of 7–14 years in 85 regions, 14 diseases, 2019–2023), organ and cellular-molecular levels (2430 children from 5 regions, 1550 indices; 300 Wistar rats). The methods employed in this study include hygienic analysis, medical-social questioning; biochemical, chemical-analytical tests, clinical-functional examinations; proteomic, bioinformation, multiple regression and spatial-dynamic analysis; health risk assessment; cascade, neural network and evolutional modelling; calculation of life expectancy at birth (LEB).
Results. In the Russian Federation, population losses in LEB associated with risks of alimentary diseases caused by consumption of unsafe food products on average amount to 1.08 years; those caused by unhealthy diets, 2 years. Individual losses in LEB exemplified by schoolchildren are expected to reach 4.7 years under the worst-case diet scenarios. A reduction in LEB equal to 1.8 months is predicted in case of deregulated signal transduction under chemical contamination in biological media as exemplified by expression of only two proteins (apolipoprotein A1 and transthyretin). The parameters obtained in the study determine management interventions that combine coordinated federal and regional mechanisms of state regulation and the formation of a responsible attitude of citizens concerning healthy diets.
Conclusion. We have developed the health risk assessment methodology that combines population, individual, cellular, and sub-cellular levels. It allows solving several practical tasks aimed at substantiating relevant measures for optimization of diets consumed by various population groups. Expected effectiveness of implementing a set of relevant managerial decisions can reach 3 years of LEB growth.
Hygienic principles of healthy nutrition in the able-bodied population (literature review)
Authors: Sukhova Anna V. , Lapko Inna V. , Preobrazhenskaya Elena A.
Published: December 2024

The role of nutrition in shaping the health in the Russian population, the prevention of socially significant non-communicable diseases, is crucial for maintaining active and working longevity and maintaining the quality of life. A literary review of modern hygienic aspects of healthy nutrition in the able-bodied population using the Russian RSCI and elibrary databases has been conducted. The review presents the hygienic characteristics of the actual nutrition and nutritional status of various occupational groups of the able-bodied population, examines the peculiarities of the state of health and the formation of alimentary-related health risks for individual groups of the population, including those working in hazardous industries. A special feature of the nutrition of population groups engaged in work with harmful working conditions is the use of special diets that help strengthen protective and compensatory mechanisms and reduce the advers impact of harmful production factors. The approaches and leading directions of scientific and methodological support of healthy nutrition in the able-bodied population are presented. The improvement of hygienic approaches to ensuring healthy nutrition should be based on an assessment of alimentary-related risks to the health in the able-bodied population with an analysis of the nature and structure of nutrition, patterns of influence of the nutrition nature on the state of health and alimentary status of the body, regional characteristics and the nature of work. The main areas of scientific research in the field of healthy and nutritious nutrition are monitoring the nutrition of the working-age population, digital nutritionology, toxic and hygienic assessment of food safety, development of scientifically based specialized food products, raising awareness, and commitment to healthy nutrition, a risk-oriented approach to prevent the adverse effects of industrial and anthropogenic contaminants, food safety management.
Planificación urbana en la gestión del ordenamiento territorial en un distrito de Lima Metropolitana, 2023
Authors: Alarcón Sánchez José Emanuel
Published: December 2024

La investigación titulada "Planificación urbana en la gestión del ordenamiento territorial en un distrito de Lima Metropolitana 2023" tiene como objetivo principal examinar el impacto de la planificación urbana en la gestión del ordenamiento territorial dentro de un distrito de Lima. La investigación utilizó una metodología cuantitativa, con un diseño no experimental, básico y transversal. La población total fue de 276.562 personas, con un tamaño de muestra de 384 individuos del distrito de Chorrillos. Se utilizó un cuestionario sistemático que incluía 30 preguntas para la planificación urbana y 33 ítems para la gestión del uso del suelo. Los datos se analizaron utilizando tecnologías como Excel y SPSS. Los resultados indicaron que el diseño urbano afecta sustancialmente la gestión del suelo, mostrando un fuerte vínculo entre los aspectos territoriales, temporales y ambientales. La implementación de técnicas de planificación territorial en el distrito de Chorrillos es inadecuada, lo que resulta en una ocupación desordenada del suelo y una infraestructura insuficiente. El trabajo contribuye significativamente a la gestión pública, estableciendo una base para futuras investigaciones y sugerencias para mejorar el diseño urbano en lugares de riesgo.
The Impact of the Pandemic on Life Expectancy and Related Causes Based on Population Census Data in Moscow
Authors: Ivanova A. E. , Semenova V. G.
Published: December 2024

During the coronavirus pandemic, there was a noticeable increase in mortality and a decline in life expectancy. Precise estimates of mortality depend, among other things, on the reliability of data on population size and the number of deaths. The goal was to identify changes in the level and trends of mortality of the Moscow population during the pandemic associated with changes in the estimate of the number and age composition of the Moscow population based on the results of the census. Between 2019 and 2021, life expectancy decreased by 0.8 years for men and 0.45 years for women compared to current estimates. Additionally, the age distribution shifted; there was a greater increase in mortality among men aged 30–60 and women aged 45–59. While the contribution of children remained relatively unchanged, the estimates of young adults (aged 15–29) and the elderly (aged 60–74) have decreased. As expected, higher mortality levels were mainly related to the coronavirus infection. However, excess mortality, especially in men, was associated with substance abuse. It was revealed that an extremely high contribution to the decline in life expectancy was related to the diseases of the nervous system. The estimates were comparable to the indicators of coronavirus infection in men and exceeded those in women.
MENELUSURI WARISAN KEBIJAKAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DI MASA KOLONIAL BELANDA
Authors: Irwan Irwan , Ishomuddin Ishomuddin , Faridi Faridi
Published: December 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze the existence and policies of Islamic education during the Dutch colonial period. This research is necessary because the existence of Islamic education in Indonesia is inseparable from a historical process that has experienced ups and downs. The history of education in Indonesia has undergone remarkable changes, closely tied to the era of colonialism. A qualitative method with a descriptive approach is employed to analyze the data, which is obtained from literature after a thorough study of relevant sources regarding the policies of Islamic education during the Dutch colonial period. The study finds that the Dutch hegemony in shaping policies for Islamic education in Indonesia, particularly by Islamic educational institutions, is based on political, ideological, and cultural reasoning in the colonial style to enforce its influence over the indigenous people of Indonesia. Consequently, this analysis reveals that the policies issued by the Dutch government during its colonial period in Indonesia often disadvantaged the Muslim community. In conclusion, these findings indicate that Islamic education became less flexible and challenging to develop. Nevertheless, efforts to fight for and sustain Islamic education continue through the establishment of institutions such as pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) and madrasahs, despite facing limitations and challenges.
TEKNOLOGI ASSISTIVE SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN SISWA AUTISME DI SLB DHARMA WANITA PANE KOTA BIMA
Authors: Indriani Irma , Aminullah Aminullah
Published: December 2024

This research aims to analyze the implementation of assistive technology as a learning medium for autistic students at Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB) Dharma Wanita Pane in Bima City. The subjects of the study are the school principal and teachers. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Interviews are used to gather direct information from the principal and teachers at SLB Dharma Wanita Pane about the use of assistive technology in the learning process. The results of the study indicate that SLB Dharma Wanita Pane has implemented low-tech assistive technologies in teaching, such as visual and audiovisual technologies like images and animation videos, which refer to simple tools or devices that do not require advanced technology. This implementation has had both positive and negative effects on the students at SLB Dharma Wanita, particularly on autistic students. The researcher also identified several challenges, such as limited internet access and teachers' technology skills. Therefore, the study recommends that the government and schools improve technological infrastructure and provide training for teachers to effectively utilize assistive technology.
Processos fonológicos na soletração manual em libras
Authors:   UFPR, Batista-Souza Clóvis , Silva Cristiane Conceição ,   UFSC, Xavier André Nogueira ,   UFPR
Published: December 2024

According to Quadros and Karnopp (2004), fingerspelling in Libras can be defined not as a direct manual representation of Portuguese, but as related to a sequence of hand configurations that correspond to Portuguese orthography. This resource is normally used, for example, when one wants to refer to a concept, in general, technical, for which there is no widely conventionalized sign yet (Quadros and Karnopp, 2004). The goal of this paper is to analyze phonological processes that occur in Libras fingerspelling. To do so, we based our work on Silva and Xavier (2020, 2022), who described and analyzed phonological processes in Libras signing in general and proposed four major categories of processes, namely, general, which occur in both spoken and signed languages, and those related to the non-dominant hand, location and movement of the hand(s). Data were collected from YouTube videos made available by a deaf signer, whose productions were also analyzed in previous studies (Silva and Xavier, 2020, 2022; Silva, 2021). First, fingerspellings were identified and classified according to (1) whether they occurred once or more than once in the dataset and (2) the context in which they were produced (e.g. in-between signs). For this paper only one-time fingerspelled words were considered. Then, these data were classified according to the categories proposed by Silva and Xavier (2020) in Elan (Eudico Language Annotator) and Excel. Our results showed differences and similarities in relation to the phonological processes reported by Silva and Xavier (2020). As for the differences, we observed, for example, that most of the processes related to the non-dominant hand were not observed, because Libras fingerspelling, unlike Libras signs, is produced with one hand only. We also observed that the thumb and pinkie seem to behave in a similar way to the non-dominant hand, in the sense that they can persevere or be anticipated during the production of other manual letter(s). As for the similarities, most of the phonological processes attested in the production of signs by Silva and Xavier (2020) were identified in fingerspelling, namely, assimilation, metathesis, non realization of contact, movement deletion and insertion. With this, we believe that there is sufficient evidence to treat fingerspelling as part of Libras and not as a separate system, used only for linguistic borrowing.
Sustainable Tourism Development through the Implementation of Web-Based Information Systems Blog
Authors: Kondoj Telly Hetty Isje , Takaendengan Mita Erdiaty , Sendow Deby Christiani , Gumolili Youdi , Junaedy Sintya Paula
Published: December 2024

This study aims to produce a tourism object information system in Tomohon City based on Web Blog Data on tourism objects based on official data from the Tomohon City Tourism Office and several research results that have been carried out. This study focuses on the application of the system and testing the quality of the Web, and this study is expected to make it easier for tourists to plan their travel in Tomohon City. Data collection methods through observation, interviews and the application of the Web Blog application. The aim is to assist the government through the Tomohon City Tourism and Culture Office in promoting tourist objects that continue to grow and develop in Tomohon City. The next goal is to implement the Web Blog application system to make it easier for prospective tourists to know the location, availability of facilities and infrastructure, distance and travel time. The benefits are as an acceleration of information to the public and/or prospective tourists and as a promotional medium for the city of Tomohon as a tourist destination in the Minahasa area. The results of this study are expected to be accessed using an internet connection and help users to plan their travel in Tomohon City. Producing a web blog with data visualization containing information on the location of tourist objects that are presented clearly to the public. As a promotional media for tourist destinations with the quality of the Tomohon City tourism object Web.
Uzaktan Eğitime Yönelik Üniversite Öğrenci Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi: Çanakkale’de MYO Öğrencileri Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: Demir Ümit
Published: December 2024

Korona virüs süreci ile ülkemiz uzaktan çevrim içi öğretim sürecine hızlı bir geçiş yapmak durumunda kalmıştır. Yaşanan bu süreç ile ilkokuldan üniversite öğreniminin tüm aşamalarına kadar uzaktan eğitim uygulamalarına yer verilmiştir. Zorunluluktan başlayan bu hızlı geçiş beraberinde uygulanan bu eğitimin niteliği konusunu ve öğrencilerin uzaktan öğretime yönelik düşüncelerini tartışmaya açmıştır. Bu kapsamda gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmada öğrencilerin uzaktan öğretime yönelik görüşlerinin belirlenmesi ve bunun kişisel özelliklerine göre farklılaşma durumunu belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Rastlantısal örnekleme yöntemlerinden küme tipi rastgele örnekleme ile belirlenen araştırma, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Çanakkale Teknik Bilimler ile Çanakkale Sosyal Bilimler MYO’larında öğrenimlerine devam eden 678 öğrenci katılımı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen “Uzaktan Eğitime Yönelik Tutum” ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Ölçeğin iç tutarlılığına yönelik Cronbach alfa güvenilirlik katsayısı 0.901 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Toplam 22 madde ve 2 faktörden oluşmakta olan ölçeğin faktörleri toplam varyansın %61,871’ini açıklamaktadır. Araştırma sonucunda, öğrencilerin uzaktan eğitim süreci için teknolojik altyapı yeterliliğinin (cihaz ve internet) orta düzeyde olduğu, öğrencilerin mevcut tamamı uzaktan öğretimle gerçekleşen öğretime yönelik bazı olumsuz görüşlere sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Öğrencilerin uzaktan öğretime yönelik görüşlerinin cinsiyete, bilgisayar kullanım tecrübesine, kişisel BT araç (tablet, PC) ve internet olanağına ve geçmiş uzaktan eğitim tecrübesine göre anlamlı farklılıklar gösterdiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Osteosarcoma metastatic to the thyroid gland: A rare case report
Authors: Soylu Selen , Öztürk Tülin , Onur İrem , Uslu Lebriz , Teksöz Serkan
Published: December 2024

Sarcoma is rarely seen in the thyroid gland and it is difficult to differentiate it from anaplastic thyroid carcinoma. Extraosseus osteosarcoma, a rare malignant nonepithelial neoplasia, can be seen in the thyroid gland, breast, soft tissue, and intraabdominal organs. A 31-year-old woman with a previous history of osteosarcoma of distal femur was presented with a constantly growing mass in her neck accompanied with progressive shortness of breath and worsening dysphagia. On physical examination, a 4 x 5 cm firm mass was palpated in the left lobe of her thyroid gland. Seven years ago, during her pregnancy, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma of the distal femur and she received chemotherapy and radiotherapy after medical abortion. A year after her initial diagnosis, she underwent surgery for osteosarcoma. Two years later, pulmonary metastasis was detected incidentally in her control computed tomography. She was operated for pulmonary metastasis since there was no remission after chemotherapy. When she presented to the clinic with a neck mass, her thyroid function tests were within the normal range. On computed tomography scan, a 2.5 cm calcified lesion in left lobe of her thyroid gland was detected. Fine-needle aspiration of the thyroid mass displayed numerous discohesive pleomorphic tumors cells identical to osteosarcoma cells seen on her previous knee biopsy specimen. On positron emission tomography, a 3 x 3 x 4.5 cm hypermetabolic lesion with pathologic 18F-FDG uptake on the left side of her neck in thyroid cartilage level was detected. A bilateral total thyroidectomy was performed. The patient was discharged without any complications.
The Gupta-Akami technique for percutaneous drainage of superficial liver abscess: An indigeneous economic method for low resources setups
Authors: Vikram Gupta Shardool , Akami Kewecho , Garg Siddharth , Bishnoi Srishti , Kumar Bansal Lalit , Jain Atul , Kapur Neeti
Published: December 2024

Objective: Liver abscesses, which are purulent cavities within the liver, pose significant health challenges, particularly in developing countries where treatment resources are limited. Despite advancements in imaging and drainage technologies, conventional methods such as pigtail catheters and surgical interventions are often financially prohibitive and inaccessible in low-resource settings. This study proposes Gupta-Akami technique, an indigenous and economically viable method for percutaneous drainage, utilizes simple, readily available materials and offers a potential solution for these settings.

Material and Methods: The study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital over a period of six months. It included 21 patients with liver abscesses meeting specific criteria (abscess volume >500 mL, intervening liver parenchyma <5 cm, and skin-to-abscess distance <10 cm).

Results: The average age of the patients was 45.6 years and there were more men than women. Most patients presented with fever and abdominal pain; nausea/vomiting was observed in the majority, and jaundice was noted in a few. Mean abscess volume was 890 mL. The procedure effectively drained over 87% of the abscess volume and only one patient requiring additional aspiration. Post-procedural pain decreased significantly from an average of 3.15 on a visual analog scale at 0 hours to 0.84 before discharge. The average hospital stay was 2.57 days. No complications or mortality were reported.

Conclusion: The Gupta-Akami technique demonstrates efficacy as a low-cost, accessible method for percutaneous drainage of liver abscesses in resource-limited settings. It offers a promising alternative to more expensive traditional methods, potentially improving patient outcomes and accessibility in low-resource environments.