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Assessment of the Level of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Advanced Life Support Skills among Nurses Working in the Critical Areas (CCU, ICU and ER) of Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Lahore
Authors: Sajjad Umee Aiman , Zulfiqar Maham , Rehman Nargis Abdul , Rafique Amna , Majeed Aqsa
Published: October 2024

Advance life support is the basic intervention to deal with cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest has no time, place, or personal boundaries. According to WHO, it is estimated that about 23 million of people will die every year due to cardiovascular diseases and the chances of cardiac arrest are greater in people who have history of cardiovascular diseases. Advanced life support training consists of a set of life-saving protocols, interventions, and skills. Objectives: To determine the level of knowledge and attitude of critical care nurses regarding Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills and to assess association between level of knowledge and attitude and demographic characteristics of nurses. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among critical care nurses of Punjab Institute of Cardiology. About 115 nurses were selected through convenient sampling method. The study was completed in four months from October 2023 to January 2024. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 25.  Results: Findings of study showed that 18 participants were male and 97 were female. Overall results indicated that 8.7% (n=10) nurses have poor knowledge, 39.1% (n=45) have average knowledge, 43.5% (n=50) have a good knowledge and only 8.7% (n=10) have excellent knowledge. On the other side, 71.3% (n=82) have a positive attitude and 28.7% (n=33) have negative attitude regarding ALS. Conclusions: A significant proportion of nurses have average to good knowledge and positive attitude. Only a few nurses have poor knowledge and negative attitude.
Unlocking the Influence of Logistics Activities on Local Community Development in Ejura Municipality” Ghana-A Mediator Moderation Role of Economic Performance
Authors: Agyei Ernest Kwaku , Emmanuel Ampong Afoakwah , Appiah-Kubi Godwin , Koomson Elizabeth Serwaa Boateng
Published: October 2024

This research delves into the impact of logistics operations on the development of the Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality in Ghana. With a focus on economic performance as a mediating and moderating mechanism, the study employs a quantitative research design to assess the influence of transportation, warehousing, and distribution on rural areas. Data was collected from logistics stakeholders using purposive and convenience sampling methods, and analyzed through statistical techniques such as regression and correlation in the SPSS software program. In addition to emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations and validation and reliability verification of research instruments, the results highlight the crucial role of logistics in enhancing both organizational efficiency and economic performance, leading to growth within local communities. This study offers valuable strategic insights for decision-makers looking to improve performance through optimized logistics management, ultimately fostering growth in rural areas.
Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus salivarius, and Enterococcus hirae Isolated from Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Tract in Commercial Broiler Chickens
Authors: Ahsan Galib , Hossain M. M. Kamal , Alam Jahangir , Alim Md. Abdul , Ahmed Sabbir , Hasib Rizone Al , Reza Abu , Anzuman Masuma , Shaha Shovon , Rahman Md. Shahedur , Jamal Mohammad Abu Hena Mostofa
Published: October 2024

Ever since antibiotics were discovered for the treatment of bacterial diseases, an increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been noticed as an economic and public health concern with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Antibiotic resistance in broiler chickens can be a great threat to public health. This research aimed to screen commercial poultry’s gastrointestinal and respiratory tract bacteria to observe the antibiotic resistance pattern. In this experiment, gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and respiratory tract (RT) bacteria were identified using 16s rRNA gene sequencing from broiler chickens in anaerobic conditions following a bile salt tolerance assay and an antibiotic susceptibility test. Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus salivarius, and Enterococcus hirae were identified as the isolates. The bacteria found in the gut had a modest degree of bile salt tolerance. The isolates were sensitive to amoxicillin, gentamicin, and streptomycin but resistant to tetracycline, levofloxacin, metronidazole, azithromycin, and erythromycin. This study ensures that the GIT and RT of broiler chicken is a hidden source of the isolated bacteria. A large part of this bacterial population is antibiotic-resistant and reported as a public health concern.
Floods in southern Brazil and the risk of increased disease occurrence
Authors: Duarte Phelipe , Tazerji Sina , Subbaram Kannan
Published: October 2024

I am writing this letter to the editor, to report on floods in Southern Brazil and the risk of increased disease occurrence, as the state of Rio Grande do Sul faces its worst natural catastrophe, and it is worth noting that this is the third major flood in less than one year, which could result in devastating consequences, not only for human, animal, and environmental health, but also economic, social and psychological.
Meta-analysis of the efficacy of camel milk consumption for improving autism symptoms in children in randomized clinical trials
Authors: Kandeel Mahmoud , Morsy Mohamed , Khodair Khalid , Alhojaily Sameer
Published: October 2024

Background:
Camel milk has emerged as a potential complementary therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Aim:
This study aimed to gather evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effectiveness of camel milk consumption in improving symptoms and associated measures in children with ASD.
Methods:
Comprehensive searches of multiple databases were conducted up to March 14, 2024, for RCTs that had evaluated whether camel milk consumption by children with ASD was more beneficial than the consumption of a control substance. Quality and bias analyses and meta-anlaysis data were synthesized and analyzed.
Results:
Of 136 records identified, 5 RCTs (n = 299 children) were selected. The mean difference in scores on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) for the group given camel milk and the control groups was a mean deviation (MD) ‒0.75, 95% CI ‒1.97 to 0.47, p = .23. The mean difference in CARS scores in the subgroup analyses for raw camel milk was MD ‒0.95, 95% CI ‒2.33 to 0.44, p = .18 and boiled camel milk MD ‒0.50, 95% CI ‒1.93 to 0.93, p = .49. A qualitative synthesis found that raw camel milk intake led to improvements in various social behaviors in children with ASD. Camel milk consumption resulted in increased levels of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory biomarkers, with some differences observed between patients given raw camel milk and boiled camel milk.
Conclusion:
Camel milk shows promise in improving social behaviors and certain biochemical markers in children with ASD, although the current meta-analysis did not document a significant statistical difference in CARS scores for the children studied. Future studies should focus on rigorous RCTs and larger sample sizes to substantiate these preliminary findings.
Development of real-time polymerase chain reaction for analysis of rat meat (Bandicota bengalensis) in beef meatballs for halal authentication
Authors: Rohman Abdul , Nawwaruddin Hazza , Widada Hari , Hossain M , Laksitorini Marlyn , Lestari Dwi
Published: October 2024

Background:
Consumer awareness of food adulteration is increasing nowadays. Motivated by economic gain, unethical meat producers try to blend halal meat such as beef with non-halal meat like Rat Meat (RM).
Aim:
This study aims to develop a Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) analysis method to analyze the presence of RM in beef meatballs.
Methods:
This research was carried out in the following stages: primer design, DNA isolation, analysis of DNA isolates, the optimization of primer annealing temperature, primer specificity test, sensitivity, and repeatability. The validated RT-PCR method was then used to analyze the marketed meatball samples.
Results:
The result showed that the designed primer targeting on ND2 gene set rat mt-DNA (forward: ACTCCATATCTCTCACCATATTTCC; reverse: GGGTTAGGGTACTTAGGATTGTTAG), had good specificity at an optimal annealing temperature of 56.3oC over the other 8 species. The developed RT-PCR method produces a limit detection value of 195.31 pg, coefficient of determination (R2) for linearity of 0.983, amplification efficiency (E) of 100%, and CV value for amplification response of 1.8%. The result showed that the developed RT-PCR method did not detect the presence of RM DNA in 8 marketed beef meatball samples.
Conclusion:
The developed method meets the acceptance criteria for RT-PCR and can be used as a halal authentication method to identify the presence of RM in beef meatballs.
Grasses in African ethnoveterinary medicine: Review of their ethnopharmacological properties
Authors: Maroyi Alfred
Published: October 2024

Ethnoveterinary practices play an important role in animal health care systems in developing countries. Plant species belonging to the grass or Poaceae family are widely used as ethnoveterinary medicines (EVMs). The present study was aimed at documenting the species of the Poaceae family that are used as EVMs to treat and manage veterinary health disorders. Multiple searches on existing literature on EVMs used in Africa were conducted using online databases such as Scopus, JSTOR, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct, as well as pre-electronic literature sources obtained from the university library. Ethnoveterinary uses of 40 species belonging to 26 genera of the Poaceae family are recorded. Seeds, leaves, whole plants, roots, fruits, and aerial parts are the most used parts, with their usage varying from 9.4% to 65.6%. Most of the species are used to treat gastrointestinal problems, endoparasites, retained placenta, viral infections, respiratory problems, wounds, ectoparasites, bone fractures, and polyarthritis, and are used as appetite stimulants. Species with the highest medicinal applications include Saccharum officinarum, Cymbopogon citratus, Cymbopogon schoenanthus, Cynodon dactylon, Oryza sativa, Triticum turgidum, Cenchrus americanus, Megathyrsus maximus, Sorghum bicolor, Hordeum vulgare, and Zea mays. This review highlights the potential of Poaceae species as sources of EVM remedies.
High performance work practices and turnover intentions: A case of call Centre employees
Authors: Tahir Dr. Muhammad , Arul Dr. Premkumar , Tummala Dr. Mallesh , Shagoo Mr. Mudasir Rahim , Kutpudeen Dr. Mohammed
Published: October 2024

Staff turnover is a major problem in call centers due to various factors leading to unfavorable outcomes including operational problems, poor customer service, higher training costs, and lack of competitiveness. In the present study, we investigated this issue by using the High-Performance Work System (HPWS) as a theoretical lens. We hypothesized that the extent of HPWS can negatively influence the staff turnover intention which we used as a proxy measure for actual turnover. The data is collected from selected call center employees (n=159). The results indicate that participants perceive a moderate level of HPWS components. Furthermore, the component of HPWS exerts a negative and significant influence on staff turnover intentions including recruitment and selection (β=-.412, P<.05); training and development (β=-.552, P<.05); job security (β=-.418, P<.05); and autonomy (β=-.306, P<.05); whereas, results for promotion (β=.051, P>.05); and communication (β=.107, P>.05) turned out to be insignificant. The result shows that HPWS is a significant predictor of employee turnover intention in the particular context of the call center, thus implying that the management of the call center should give attention to the employee management-related issues.
Missed Opportunities for Immunization among Children under 5 Years in Primary Healthcare Centers in Thi Qar city, Iraq
Authors: Jassim Salar Riyadh , Mahmood Shukur Abdulkareem
Published: October 2024

Background: Immunization is the fundamental public health measure against prevalent pediatric illnesses. However, missed opportunities for immunization may hamper the progress in reducing childhood illness through vaccination Immunization is the safest and effective measure for preventing and eradicating various communicable diseases. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of MOI among children aged under 5 years. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2023 to October 2023 among children under 5 years and their caregivers who were admitted to Primary health care centers in the Thi-Qar city. Data from caregivers was collected using an interview-guided questionnaire. Results: A total of 425 children and their caregivers were included in this study. 54.1% (n=230) of the children were male while 45.9% (n=195) were female. 13% of children had missed opportunities for immunization in health care centers. 52.7% (n=30) of reasons related to missed opportunities for immunization were associated to the health care provider, followed by reasons related to the child’s caregiver 45.6% (n=26), while the lowest percent was related to the health care center 1.7% (n=1). There were around 45.2% (n=192) of caregivers had a Primary level of education. Conclusion: The prevalence of missed opportunities for immunization (MOI) in four PHCCs in Thi-Qar city was relatively high. Most reason for MOI was related to health workers. Appropriate policies should not only be developed but also carried out, to make sure that basic health education is available.
O USO PREEMPTIVO DE CORTICOIDES EM EXODONTIAS DE TERCEIROS MOLARES: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Peixoto Ana Cláudia de Pinho Carvalho , Melo Emanuel Oliveira de , Lima Emanuelle Leite , Sousa Ana Clara Carvalho de , Nascimento Wendy Saureana Maior de Oliveira , Santos Neto Marcelino , Agostinho Cícero Newton Lemos Felicio
Published: October 2024

O uso preemptivo de corticoides em exodontias de terceiros molares envolve a administração prévia desses medicamentos para reduzir a inflamação e o edema pós-operatório. Estudos mostram que essa prática pode diminuir significativamente a dor pós-operatória, o inchaço e melhorar a recuperação do paciente. No entanto, há considerações sobre os potenciais efeitos adversos dos corticoides e a necessidade de ajustes na dosagem e no tempo de administração para aperfeiçoar os resultados clínicos. O presente estudo se trata de uma revisão de literatura onde foram realizadas buscas nas bases Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Pubmed/Medline, e LILACS, dentro do recorte temporal dos últimos 20 anos (2004-2024), onde tem-se como objetivo analisar a eficácia do uso de corticoides no pré-operatório de exodontias de terceiros molares, foram selecionados artigos nos idiomas português e inglês. Logo, o uso preemptivo de corticoides demostra-se como uma estratégia promissora na redução de efeitos inflamatórios, entretanto faz-se necessário a realização de mais estudos nos quais estabeleçam maiores conclusões a respeito do uso.
DEFENSORIA PÚBLICA E GÊNERO: DESAFIOS DE SUA ATUAÇÃO PARA A EFETIVAÇÃO DO DIREITO À ENTREGA VOLUNTÁRIA NO DISTRITO FEDERAL
Authors: Mendes Camila Lucas
Published: October 2024

Este artigo aborda a atuação da Defensoria Pública Estadual, com foco na Defensoria Pública do Distrito Federal, como instituição responsável pela orientação jurídica, promoção dos direitos humanos e defesa dos direitos dos necessitados e de grupos vulneráveis, especialmente as mulheres. O texto busca identificar os desafios relacionados ao acesso à justiça sob a perspectiva de gênero, analisando o papel da Defensoria na efetivação do direito à entrega voluntária das mulheres. O surgimento das Defensorias Públicas acompanha a evolução do conceito de acesso à justiça, consolidado pela Constituição Federal de 1988. Além da atuação jurídica, a Defensoria Pública tem um papel importante na proposição e aprimoramento de políticas públicas, ampliando sua relevância social. A proteção das mulheres e ao direito à entrega voluntária para adoção é essencial para garantir sua autonomia e liberdade de escolha. A autodeterminação sexual e reprodutiva emerge como instrumento de emancipação, permitindo que as mulheres rompam com mecanismos de opressão e exerçam plenamente seus direitos. Nesse contexto, a Defensoria Pública surge como agente de enfrentamento à violência de gênero, promovendo políticas que combatem desigualdades sociais e garantem a autonomia sexual e reprodutiva das mulheres. O método de pesquisa utilizado neste trabalho é o indutivo, com base em pesquisas bibliográficas e documentais sobre o tema.
KEBIJAKAN KEIMIGRASIAN DAN HAK ASASI MANUSIA DI INDONESIA: STUDI KASUS DEPORTASI DAN DETENSI IMIGRAN
Authors: Sugih Nugraha  , Rizqi Afif Izzuddin  , Sapta Kusuma Azhari  , Maulana Akbar  , Muhammad Aditya  , Ramadhansyah Eka Sulthan  , Timothy Indramora Manurung
Published: October 2024

Deportasi dan detensi imigran merupakan dua praktik yang seringkali menimbulkan pertanyaan terkait perlindungan hak asasi manusia. Penelitian ini berfokus pada analisis mendalam terhadap kebijakan dan praktik deportasi serta detensi imigran di Indonesia. Melalui studi kasus, penelitian ini mengungkap bagaimana kebijakan-kebijakan tersebut diterapkan dalam praktik, serta dampaknya terhadap hak-hak dasar imigran seperti hak atas kebebasan, keamanan, dan perlakuan manusiawi. Penelitian ini juga akan mengeksplorasi peran lembaga-lembaga terkait dalam melindungi hak-hak imigran,serta tantangan yang dihadapi dalam implementasi kebijakan.
Mastering Salesforce Payments: Tackling Integration, Security, and Scalability
Authors:   PetSmart.com, LLC, Stores and Services Phoenix, Arizona, USA, Pethad Chirag Amrutlal
Published: October 2024

Salesforce Payments, when integrated with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud or Revenue Cloud, offers a comprehensive solution for managing transactions, including quoting, invoicing, and payment processing. Key best practices include thorough training for service agents, ongoing support, creating payment dashboards, and leveraging advanced analytics for insights. Challenges include integration complexity, security compliance, customization limitations, scalability, and managing failed payments. By following best practices and addressing these challenges, organizations can optimize their payment processing system within Salesforce for improved efficiency and customer satisfaction. Keywords—Payments, Payment Gateway, Billing, Subscription, Commerce, B2B, B2C, Payment Processors.
Building a Big Data Platform for a Financial Management Company: Preparing Data for Reporting with Automated Data Flow
Authors:   Designation: Technical Program Manager @ Bank of America, Ashraf Syed Ziaurrahman
Published: October 2024

This paper focuses on how financial management companies can use big data platforms to automate the flow of data for accurate and timely financial reporting. By leveraging automation, we can reduce human intervention and errors in the reporting process. This paper explains how data is ingested, processed, and transformed automatically, and how automation tools like Apache Airflow can help manage the data flow. We also provide diagrams, flowcharts, and pseudocode to give a clear understanding of the design and processes involved.
A Comprehensive Guide to Generating SDTM Demographic Datasets Using R in Clinical Trials
Authors:   Programmer Analyst at Thermofisher Scientific, USA, Uttiramerur Arvind
Published: October 2024

R is a programming language widely used for statistical analysis and data visualization, offering a flexible and interactive environment supported by various packages for data cleaning, tidying, and analysis. It is particularly relevant for professionals in mathematics and statistics, including biostatisticians and programmers in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. R provides a robust array of user-developed packages that can efficiently manipulate complex datasets, such as those based on the Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM). The popularity of R in data-related fields has surged exponentially over the past decade due to its open-source nature, powerful statistical capabilities, and advanced visualization tools. In this paper, we demonstrate a step-by-step approach to generating an SDTM Demographic (DM) dataset using R. The process leverages R packages such as sas7bdat, tidyverse, haven, parsedate, dplyr, tidyr, and Hmisc. We also provide a detailed procedure for setting up the R environment required for this process. While R has been extensively used for exploratory analysis in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, its application in creating and analyzing clinical trial datasets, such as SDTM, has been limited. Traditionally, SAS® has been the preferred tool for generating clinical trial datasets. This paper explores R’s potential as a viable alternative, offering enhanced flexibility and cost- effectiveness in clinical trial.
Shift-left approach for Vulnerability Management in SDLC
Authors: Ponaka Kamalakar Reddy
Published: October 2024

Security vulnerabilities in software development can lead to severe risks if not addressed promptly. By adopting a shift-left approach and implementing gating mechanisms in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, organizations can mitigate the impact of high and critical vulnerabilities early in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This paper discusses a practical methodology for integrating security gates into the CI/CD pipeline to prevent the release of software with critical security flaws. Keywords —Vulnerability Management, Shift-Left Security, CI/CD Pipeline, High Vulnerabilities, Critical Vulnerabilities, Security Gating, SDLC, GitLab, Automation.
THE INFLUENCE OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING MODELS ON LITERACY ABILITIES AND CLASS IV SCIENCE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Authors: Eda Junaeda , Nurlina Nurlina , Bancong Hartono
Published: October 2024

The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of the Project Based Learning Model on scientific literacy skills and science learning outcomes on the concept of energy sources for class IV SDI Hombes Armed, Gowa Regency. This type of research uses desalin Nonequivalent control group desalin. The number of samples in this study were 60 people, consisting of 30 people in the control class and 30 people in the experimental class. The data collection method used was a learning achievement test to measure learning outcomes, scientific literacy questions to measure scientific literacy abilities, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used are descriptive statistical approaches and inferential analysis, and hypothesis testing. The Manova hypothesis test was 0.000 0.05 malcal Ho was rejected in terms of being accepted with the conclusion that there was an influence on the learning model of Project Balsed Learning on copy literacy skills and student learning outcomes in the first place on the learning of IPAl class IV SDI Hombes Alrmed. So it can be concluded that learning using the project-balanced learning model can affect scientific literacy abilities and student learning outcomes in the material for the concept of energy sources class IV SDI Hombes Alrmed.
AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CURRICULUM 2013 AT PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN BOGOR
Authors: Wulandari Arum , Sarkadi Sarkadi , Puspitasari Kristanti Ambar
Published: October 2024

This research aims to evaluate the implementation of Curriculum 2013 at primary schools in Bogor. The evaluation includes school objectives, learning tools, lesson planning, learning implementation, assessment, and learning outcomes. This research uses the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) evaluation from Stufflebeam. The subjects of this study were teachers from five schools, school documents, and the school facilities. Data collection techniques used are documentation, observations, questionnaires, and interviews. Data analysis techniques used the Miles and Huberman interactive model analysis method. The results of the research show that: (1) there are school objectives that are still not in line with the objectives of the Curriculum 2013; (2) learning tools have not been fully met; (3) the lesson planning, implementation and assessment of learning are still not in accordance with the Curriculum 2013; and (4) the learning outcomes of students have reached the minimum criteria of completeness (KKM). Based on the results of this research, recommendations were obtained that could be used as reference for curriculum implementation.
APPLICATION OF DOMINO CARD MEDIA TO INCREASE LEARNING ACTIVITY AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Authors: Habsah Ilvia , Habiby M. Nuril Anwar , Suwasananingtyas Suwasananingtyas
Published: October 2024

This research is motivated of low activity students in learning . To overcome the problem of low activity, it is necessary to take action  to increase the learning activity of Class VB SDN Gadang 4 Malang 2023/2024 using Domino Card media. The research subjects to the action  students. Class VB with 28 students, the subject of the action is the student. The data collection method uses observation. The data analysis technique used classroom action research . The results of the siklus research showed that the average result of student activity in siklus I was 43.39%, while in siklus II the percentage was 61.61% and increased again to 80.18% in siklus III. And then, it can be concluded that the use of Card media can increase students' learning activeness, material about the parts of the eye and their functions for Class VB students at SDN Gadang 4 Malang.
Concept mapping and students’ attitudes towards biology: Analysis of school location differences and attitude toward concept maps
Authors: Bizimana Emmanuel , Sibomana Aimable
Published: October 2024

Many secondary school students, especially those in rural settings do not view favorably biology subject. The predominant use of the teacher-centered approach is mostly cited as the determinant. This study, therefore, investigated the effect of Concept Mapping (CM) mapping on students’ attitudes based on school location and how students experienced the CM. The study used a quasi-experimental research with a pre-test and post-test control group design. The research sample consisted of 305 students from lower secondary schools. Data were collected using Biology Attitude and Attitude toward Concept Mapping Questionnaires and were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance, Multivariate Analysis of Variance, and Independent t-student test. The findings showed that the CM is more effective in fostering students' attitudes toward biology than the conventional methods of instruction. Students' attitudes towards biology when taught using the CM did not significantly differ between those in rural and urban areas. Students showed a positive attitude towards using CM as a learning tool regardless of school location. To enhance student attitudes toward biology, schools should integrate Concept Mapping (CM) into the curriculum and provide professional development for teachers to effectively implement this method. Resources and support should be allocated, especially to rural areas, to ensure equitable access to CM tools. Gathering and responding to student feedback will help refine the approach, while continuous assessment will track its effectiveness. Encouraging collaborative learning with CM can further engage students and improve their overall learning experience in biology and other science-related courses.
Challenges of employing unformalized skills: Recognizing and leveraging informal expertise for national development in Tanzania
Authors: Ntawigaya Noel Julius
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the challenges and implications of informal skills acquisition in Tanzania and its impact on national development. Through two case studies—one focusing on a driving class and the other on an electrical technician—it highlights the tension between formal certification and practical experience. The findings reveal that informal skilled laborers, while highly proficient, face significant barriers to employment, market competition, and project tendering due to the absence of formal recognition and certification. Despite their lack of formal qualifications, these workers contribute meaningfully to their families, communities, and the national economy. The study underscores the critical gap in valuing informal expertise relative to formal qualifications, and it advocates for the re-evaluation of the certification system to better recognize and leverage informal skills. The paper argues that integrating informal skills into the formal economy is crucial for inclusive national development. It calls for a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) system to validate experiential learning and create alternative, affordable certification pathways. This approach would not only level the playing field for informal workers but also enhance their ability to compete in national projects alongside formally educated professionals. By acknowledging and supporting informal expertise, Tanzania can build a more robust, versatile workforce that is better equipped to meet the demands of various industries, ultimately driving sustainable national development.
Empowering self-reliance: Assessing the impact of lifting ban for pregnant girls to return to school in Tanzania
Authors: Ntawigaya Noel Julius , Mede Magdalena Charles
Published: October 2024

The main objective of this study was to examine how the Tanzanian government’s program allowing girls who became pregnant while in school to return after giving birth relates to efforts in promoting self-reliance among these girls. Using a quantitative research approach with a cross-sectional design, the study found that 87.5% of teenage mother students and 62.5% of teachers had positive perceptions of the program. Factors influencing teenage pregnancies included poverty (37.5%), peer pressure (10%), bad friends (10%), and rape (12.5%). Additionally, 32.5% of the pregnancies were attributed to businessmen, 27.5% to bodaboda (motorcycle taxi) drivers, 25% to street men, and 15% to fellow students. The study also revealed challenges for teenage mothers, such as difficulty balancing studying and childcare (62.5%) and stigmatization from students, teachers, family, and community members (57.5%). Teachers reported issues like low concentration in class (62.5%), late arrivals (75%), lack of respect (62.5%), and absenteeism (68.5%). Furthermore, 65% of teenage mother students reported no support from the fathers of their children, highlighting a lack of support from these individuals. It is recommended that all stakeholders provide both psychological and material support to help these teenage mothers become self-reliant. The government, in collaboration with the community, should also ensure that all perpetrators of pregnancies are held accountable for supporting these teenage mothers.
Entre el espacio público y las escalas: un recorrido por el lenguaje de títeres/objetos
Authors: Berman Andrea Mónica
Published: October 2024

The language of puppets/objects seems to be one of those languages that operates with known coordinates and with recurring functionalities, however, each production has contingent characteristics and that results in the complexity to systematize and analyze. In this article we will propose a link between public space and scales to analyze four performances with very unique features: a proposal for puppets to present in hospitals, a Theater for Identity project with puppets that collaborates with the search for grandsons and granddaughters, a street proposal with surprising implications and a conversion of rammed earth into an altarpiece to embrace childhood within the framework of quarantine in times of pandemic. Affectivity, resistance, teaching in the key of puppeteer/object language.
Ingredientes para crear un club de espectadores: herramientas para empoderar y emancipar nuevos públicos
Authors: Cassini Sabrina , Pedraza Guadalupe , Silbert Ximena
Published: October 2024

This article focuses on the creation of new audiences as a result of a process based simultaneously on reflection and practice in cultural management. In November 2020, Vi luz y entré was founded in the city of Córdoba, which gave rise to the Club de Espectadorxs for young people between the ages of 18 and 25 who are starting out in the expectation of performing arts. We propose that when it comes to inexperienced spectators, the fact that the process of involvement (Brown, 2017) is shared among peers, allows the experience of expectation to be experienced as a social practice, that the meanings of the aesthetic experience are enhanced and that going to the theater as a cultural practice (Bourdieu, 2012) is incorporated as a habit. Finally, we reflect on whether it is possible to form spectators from a non-pedagogical point of view, based on affective ties and a sense of belonging? And what practices empower and emancipate audiences? These questions are addressed throughout the article in a reflective exercise from the practice of the case, with the aim of systematising the strategies of artistic mediation and audience involvement developed with new performing arts audiences.
Afectaciones pedagógicas entre/con/junto a las imágenes. Una experiencia con estudiantes de posgrado
Authors: Barone Zalloco Ornella , Capasso Verónica
Published: October 2024

This article aims to reflect on an experience of pedagogical work with images involving postgraduate students. Trans/in/end disciplinary methodologies were used to facilitate an affective encounter, both among workshop participants (students and teachers) and with the proposed materialities. Firstly, the dynamics and objectives of the workshop are described and explained. Then, the employed methodology and the one related to the exercise of constructing narratives and experiences for the development of this work are detailed. Thirdly, the reflections are deepened by incorporating feedback from the participants, as well as the cartographies collectively constructed during the workshop. The workshop and this writing seek to highlight the potential of a methodological approach with visualities and counter-visualities, the critical questioning of the use of images in educational contexts and the power that emerges from the trans/in/end disciplinary approach.
Emprendiendo desde el interior: Narrativas transmedia y ABP en la Educación Media
Authors: Marrocco María Celeste
Published: October 2024

The article describes an innovative pedagogical experience based on transmediality and Project Based Learning (PBL). In a dynamic educational context, it seeks to strategies that give students an active and meaningful role in their learning. The experience is focused on the use of Interactive Hypermedia Objects, with students researching and approaching diverse content in multiple formats and platforms, connecting theory with real-world practices. Each group of students selects an Entrepreneurship and/or cultural management proposal, conducts research, interviews and analysis to develop creative projects, commercial and/or management projects. The project not only fosters technical and creative skills, but also promotes critical reflection and collaborative work. At the end, students present their projects to the entire community, closing a learning cycle that goes beyond the classroom and connects with everyday life. This proposal seeks to enrich the educational experience foster deeper and more meaningful learning.
Preguntas que tejen paisajes: por una pedagogía para sentipensar-juntas
Authors: Cerezo Belén , Montero María Rosario
Published: October 2024

This article delves into the pedagogical methodologies employed during the three virtual meetings that were part of the collective art project Tentocular Landscapes. Specifically, it focuses on the affective dynamics of using questioning as a structuring element in dialogues amid the current context of ecosocial collapse. Drawing upon concepts developed by Paulo Freire, Antonio Faundez, Vinciane Despret, Donna Haraway, and Brian Massumi, among others, the analysis explores the effectiveness of using questioning and image-word interactions to facilitate collective dialogue around image and territory.  We will review how the question, which later transformed into an image, was crucial to stimulate exchanges and listening among participants. This, considering that the objective of the meetings was to reflect on creative processes with, from, and in territories. Thus, we inquire into how these questions transform the dynamics of interaction, becoming visual responses that transcend mere digital communication. In summary, this article examines the use of questioning as a pedagogical and affective tool, through the three images-question designed to catalyse online meetings between artists, collaborators, and participants. The objective is to imagine possibilities for survival beyond the end through our artistic practices.
La caída del Águila 1. La Exedra en llamas: Análisis postanarquista de insubordinación militante
Authors: Vizcaíno Martínez Juan Manuel
Published: October 2024

This article traces a line of tactical thought pointing out a sequence of methodological affinities touched by poststructuralism, postanarchism and joyful militancy, for the case study of the performative mural The Fall of the Eagle 1. The Exedra in Flames, in the antiauthoritarian exercise of insubordination and celebratory insurrection that burst into the politics of life, revealing the structural scaffolding of violent institutional authoritarianisms tending to the partisan of State in a territory occupied by gore capitalism, in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico. During the analysis, a transversal report will be crossed that will allow the observation, identification and analysis of the emotions of militant insubordination, revealing in the process the socioemotional irruption of what will be called “normative contracture of the social order”, as testimony of the existing contraction of social bodies in the negotiation and conditioning of life policies inside and outside artistic education programs.
DIÁLOGOS #10. Afectividad, pedagogías y resistencia
Authors: Daga Julieta , Tomás Mayra , Rinero Lucía , Pratto Milagros
Published: October 2024

In the tenth edition of the “Dialogues” section, our guests share their experiences and reflect on the proposed thematic axis of Affectivity, pedagogies and resistance. On this occasion, the following joined the talk: Julieta Daga, actress, director and middle and high school teacher, who specializes in clown, jester and melodrama; Mayra Tomás, orchestra instrumentalist and early and primary music teacher; the teacher, researcher and community film maker, Lucía Rinero; and Milagros Pratto, teacher of Visual Arts at the initial, primary, secondary level and teacher of embroidery workshops for older adults.
Buscando las huellas del espectador
Authors: Arnold Alejandro , Etchart Valentina , Pedraza Guadalupe , Silbert Ximena
Published: October 2024

This article examines theater as a collective experience, highlighting its character as event, ritual and assembly. Following García Canclini, it points out how theatrical rituals preserve imaginaries, utopias and identities, providing meaning and encouraging reflection. The importance of the spectator's experience is emphasized, symbolically transferring them to the stage to explore their practices and perspectives. The premise is that sharing experiences enriches them, allows them to be investigated and generates common questions about expectation and aesthetic reflection.
The article also addresses the understanding of the various types of discursive production in theater, its diffusion, audience and repercussion in different social segments. It uses a synchronic approach to analyze the circulation of discourses at specific moments, focusing on the symbolic. It examines how theatrical experiences generate reactions in spectators, how they express them and to whom their discourses are addressed. In addition, it investigates the critical nature of these discourses, identifying evaluations, descriptions and analyses of cultural experience, and observing whether they are descriptive or reflexive.
Museo Barda del Desierto, una arquitectura de la experiencia: conversación con Luis Camnitzer
Authors: Cordero María Eugenia , Beltramo Andrea
Published: October 2024

The Barda Museum of the Desert [mBDD] extends over a territory of seventy hectares, in the municipality of Contralmirante Cordero, in the province of Río Negro, northern Patagonia, Argentina. It is an independent platform for production, training and dissemination, which promotes transdisciplinary research and highlights the different methodologies of science, architecture and arts. Its perspective, as an eco-museum, is linked to cultural geography and its relationship with the social, community, environmental and territorial questions of the region. The mBDD seeks to provoke and promote the democratization and dissemination of contemporary, sustainable and art-educational cultural projects.
Within the framework of the incorporation of the work “The museum is a school” to the mBDD collection, during the period 2023-2025, loaned by Luis Camnitzer’s will and the Alexander Gray Associates gallery, New York, what follows is a conversation with the artist which began in the meeting of several questions at the same time: what challenges do museums face today? What about art? How do museums reach the collective sensitivity? What is important to point out from artistic practice? Can school exceed the limits of teaching? How do we inhabit the dimension of delirium and fantasy?
DISTANCIAS MÍNIMAS: Configuraciones vastas
Authors: Grimaux Sofía M.
Published: October 2024

Experimental video-poem made remotely and virtually in the year 2021 from a sensory and poetic investigation of the tools and applications that we had available as a means of encountering our bodies during the isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The objective was to experiment new ways of scenic creation in the distance and as a consequence, different digital and audiovisual materials emerged. Delfina Oyuela and Eva Palottini participated as voice performers and co-directed with the author of this article.
Bordear la Bestia. Cuaderno de notas de América imaginaria
Authors: P. Castro Ana Carina , Carrasco Ruiz Mariana
Published: October 2024

Cuaderno de Notas de América Imaginaria is an interactive installation composed of two simultaneous video projections and a light table in the center used as a support so that visitors can draw their experience around the work. This installation was born as a collaboration of the Story Cooperative, Media Arts and Popular Communication Project, directed by Mariana Carrasco (Valdivia), for the cycle of exhibitions Bordear La Bestia, Imaginarios y Oficio Textil en Tierras y Tramas, by the artist Ana Karina P. Castro.
Aprender a desaprender
Authors: Molina Manuel
Published: October 2024

In this work I have tried to analyze some critical elements of my teaching experience that I would like to gather around the program of a negative teaching, focused on learning to unlearn, on denying some of the regressive institutions of the present that enter middle level education: the accelerated and discontinuous temporality, the ideology of the pure present, adolescence as a lack and the policing character of society.
Información Editorial y Equipo de Artilugio #10
Authors: Editorial Comité
Published: October 2024

Information and editorial team of Artilugio #10 (2024)
Building the right employee value proposition to retain millennial talents: A case study at a national bank in Indonesia
Authors: Intani Agustina Lolita , Febrianto Ari , Saragih Eva Hotnaidah
Published: October 2024

Bank ABC are dominated by the millennial generation, which makes up 65% of all employees. During the 2020-2022 period, there was an increase in the number of employees who resigned, most of whom were the millennial generation and had good performance. Meanwhile, in the next 3-5 years the millennial generation is projected to occupy strategic positions. Therefore, this study aims to develop employee value proposition (EVP) development strategy in the context of millennial talent employees’ retention. The research was conducted through a survey using Pawar and Charak's EVP Priority Model dimension guide, equipped with additional dimensions obtained from interviews with millennial employees with high potential and performance. The survey was filled by 366 millennial talent employees. The survey results were processed and analysed using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method. Results related to priority EVP attributes for development (quadrant 1 IPA results) were obtained, namely: Career development, performance appraisal, workload, work-life balance, technological innovation, annual leave and performance-based remuneration. Based on the findings obtained, a model has been built which consists of three priority areas for EVP development, namely Leader's Future Development, Design of Organization, and Remuneration for Human Capital Sustainability (abbreviated to LDR – Leadership Development Remuneration Model), with four strategic program designs consisting of: (1) performance assessments that prioritize the principle of fairness,(2)  acceleration of levels digital-based career and competency development, (3) workload analysis and job design that supports the future of work, and (4) development of competitive compensation with equitable principles.
Effects of different intensity resistance training on fat level, energy intake, and appetite among overweight and obese female college students
Authors: Wang Qiang , Geok Soh Kim , Gan Wan Ying , Sun He , Luo Sheng Yao , Mai Yi Qiang , Qi Feng Meng
Published: October 2024

This study examines how different intensity resistance exercises impact fat, energy intake, and appetite regulation in overweight and obese female college students in Jiangsu Province, China. This study used a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design that investigates resistance training intensity-target result causation. The study determines the impact of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Moderate-Intensity Resistance Training (MIRT) on body composition, fat level/body composition, and muscle mass them. In Jiangsu Province, China, 515 overweight and obese female college students aged 18–25 were sampled. Intervention groups were assigned randomly to campus recruits based on demographic and anthropometric. This study demonstrated significant correlations between resistance training intensity, body composition, diet, and appetite regulation in overweight and obese colleagues. MIRT and HIIT outperformed Control in weight loss and diet and used valid measures like DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry), blood tests and food diaries to regulate appetite hormones. Increased protein and muscle mass minimize resistance exercise intensity-metabolic consequences. The study analyzes these impacts to show how exercise intensity, food, and metabolic health are interconnected. These findings help build evidence-based obesity prevention and treatment strategies for this demographic. Healthcare providers, legislators, and university stakeholders use this study to tackle college student obesity. The results suggest that campus wellness initiatives should focus on resistance exercise and diet to combat obesity. This research promotes exercise science and health behavior change theory for cross-cultural lifestyle interventions.