bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Studies on the Effect of Differential Feeding on the Commercial Characteristics of Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori L) in Wet Summer in West Bengal, India
Authors: Sarkar Kunal
Published: November 2023

The study evaluated the effect of feeding of different maturity level of mulberry leaves i.e. tender, medium, mix, mature, over mature leaves and feeding of shoot during late stages on the commercial characteristics of crossbreed (N×M12 (W)) during wet summer in West Bengal for sustainable development in Sericulture Industry. The data was compared with control where conventional leaf feeding method was followed. The most of the larval and cocoon characters were recorded significantly higher in shoot feeding fed batch and Medium leaves fed batches.  Significantly higher post cocoon parameters viz. average filament length, nonbreakable filament length; renditta and raw silk recovery percentage etc. were recorded in medium leaf fed batches and shoot rearing batch. Though qualitative analysis of leaf suggested that tender leaf is more nutritious than other maturity level of leaves but due to prevailing of high moisture in the rearing room as well as in rearing bed during wet summer, it becomes difficult for silkworm larvae to release water during late stage and particularly during spinning if silkworms are fed with high moisture containing tender leaves. More important thing is that whatever water released by silkworm larvae particularly during the end of Vth instar and initiation of spinning, fifty percent of it goes for silk spinning. Present investigation indicates that it is better to feed silkworm larvae with shoot and medium leaf during late instar in wet summer. Mature and over mature leaves fed batch showed inferior performance in terms of all the characters due to their poor nutritional composition.
Real-world assessment of treatment inertia in the management of patients treated for major depressive disorder in the USA
Authors: Sheehan John J , LaVallee Chris , Maughn Keshia , Balakrishnan Santosh , Pesa Jacqueline A , Joshi Kruti , Nelson Craig
Published: November 2023

Aim:
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating illness in which depressive symptoms may persist after treatment. Treatment inertia is the continued use of the same pharmacotherapy regimen when treatment goals are not met. This study assessed the frequency of treatment inertia among adult patients with MDD treated in a real-world setting.
Patients & methods:
This was a retrospective, observational study of patients with MDD identified in the Decision Resources Group Real World Evidence US Data Repository from January 2014 to June 2018. Patients (≥18 years) had an elevated Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score (≥5) following 8 weeks of stable baseline antidepressant use with/without mental-health outpatient therapy. Treatment inertia, modification and discontinuation were evaluated over a 16-week follow-up period (timeline based on the APA Practice Guidelines). The primary outcome was the proportion of MDD patients experiencing treatment inertia.
Results:
2850 patients (median age, 55 years; 74% female) met the study criteria. Of these patients, 834 (29%) had study-defined treatment inertia, 1534 (54%) received treatment modification and 482 (17%) discontinued treatment. Use of mirtazapine (Odd ratio [OR]: 0.63; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.50–0.79), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (OR: 0.64; 95% CI: 0.54–0.75) or bupropion (OR: 0.71; 95% CI: 0.60–0.84) in the baseline period was associated with an increased likelihood of treatment modification versus not receiving treatment with these medications. Frequency of treatment inertia may differ among those who do not have a documented PHQ-9 score.
Conclusion:
Effective symptom management is critical for optimal outcomes in MDD. Results demonstrate that treatment inertia is common in MDD despite guidelines recommending treatment modification in patients not reaching remission.
Use of the Dublin Core Standard to Express Open Metadata Related to Software Engineering Experiments
Authors: Santana Filipe Amadeu , Cordeiro André F. R. , OliveiraJr Edson
Published: November 2023

Metadata represents descriptive information about data. They facilitate data retrieval and ensure data interoperability. Metadata can be expressed with metadata standards. In this study, we investigated using metadata standards to express metadata of Software Engineering (SE) Experiments. We compared five different standards. The Dublin Core Standard presented better results based on the documentation criteria, automated processing, and the possibility of application in an SE experimentation context. We provide examples of how to use Dublin Core. In a future study, a tool will be developed to perform metadata specifications in Dublin Core toward promoting open science practices for SE experiments.
Auswirkungen von Compliance-Maßnahmen auf die Strafverfolgung von Unternehmen
Authors: Weigl Veronika
Published: November 2023

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of how the presence, subsequent implementation or adjustment of compliance measures affects the sanctioning of corporations. Building upon the concept of corporate liability underlying § 30 of the German Act on Administrative Offenses (OWiG), various aspects of the elements of the offense and legal consequences are thoroughly discussed. Special focus is given to the Panzerhaubitzen decision of the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) of May 9, 2017 (1 StR 265/16), in which the BGH advocated considering compliance measures in determining the sanction, but also left several questions unanswered. Finally, a comparative analysis of the draft of a German Corporate Sanctions Act is conducted.
Epidemiological Study of Salivary Sarcoma in Iran, 2009 - 2014
Authors: Olamaeian Faranak , Tayebi Ali , Pour Mohammad Arash , Gholizadeh Mesgarha Milad , Asef-Kabiri Leila , Seyedesfahani Behrad , Akbari Mohammad Esmaeil
Published: November 2023

Background: Salivary cancers are relatively uncommon with important types of head and neck malignancies with poor prognosis in the vast majority of cases. Objectives: Prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical to attaining a good prognosis; hence, recognition of the epidemiological characteristics is worthwhile. Accordingly, in this study, the epidemiological characteristics of cases with salivary sarcoma among Iranian patients were assessed. Methods: In this epidemiological study, 70 consecutive cases with salivary sarcoma in Iran within 22 provinces were assessed from 2009 to 2014. The dataset utilized in this study was sourced from the Iran National Cancer Registry (INCR). These included both parotid (n = 53) and major salivary glands (n = 17). The age, sex, anatomical location, province, and year were the main variables extracted from existing medical data. Results: The present study reports 53 cases of parotid tumor sarcoma, with the mixed tumor exhibiting a predominant malignant component being the most frequently observed pathological subtype. The preponderance of these instances was noted among individuals classified as adults within the working demographic (ranging from 15 to 64 years of age). However, our age-adjusted incidence rate indicates a higher occurrence of salivary gland tumors in individuals above 64. The study reported 17 instances of sarcomas in other major salivary glands, with the malignant type mixed tumor being the most frequently occurring subtype within this group. The gender distribution did not exhibit a statistically significant pattern. Conclusions: Thoroughly, according to the obtained results in this study, it may be concluded that salivary sarcoma in the Iranian population is usually the mixed malignant tumor subtype and there are similar patterns according to the age and sex in patients with slight male predominance (F/M ratio: 0.75).
In Brief: Empagliflozin (Jardiance) for Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors:   Editors from The Medical Letter
Published: November 2023

The sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor empagliflozin (Jardiance – Boehringer Ingelheim/Lilly) is now FDA-approved to reduce the risk of sustained eGFR decline, end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular death, and hospitalization in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at risk of progression. It is also approved to improve glycemic control in patients ≥10 years old with type 2 diabetes, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure (HF) in adults with HF, and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.
Sulbactam/Durlobactam (Xacduro) for Acinetobacter Pneumonia
Authors:   Editors from The Medical Letter
Published: November 2023

The FDA has approved Xacduro (Innoviva), a combination of the beta-lactam antibacterial sulbactam and the beta-lactamase inhibitor durlobactam, for IV treatment of adults with hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia caused by susceptible isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex (ABC).
A Wild and Pragmatic Feminist Jurisprudence
Authors: Brown Wendy ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: November 2023

Drucilla Cornell’s singular approach to feminist jurisprudence braided together psychoanalysis, deconstruction, and liberal legalism to formulate a simultaneously radical and practical remedy for women’s sexual subjection. Crossing epistemological and methodological divides in a disciplined and creative way, her brilliant work charted a path through the Scylla and Charybdis of over-regulation sacrificing freedom and libertarianism sacrificing equality.
Tinjauan Ekonomi Potensi Pendapatan Asli Daerah Melalui Pembangunan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro (PLTMH)
Authors: Normansyah Normansyah
Published: November 2023

Salah satu potensi Energi Terbarukan yang dapat dikembangkan di Kabupaten Ketapang yaitu, Pembangki Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro (PLTMH) berupa Air Terjun, yang terdapat di 3 (tiga) kecamatan, di 5 (lima) desa, dengan debit rata-rata 0,1-0,2m³/detik. Serta Sepanjang Daerah Aliran sungai Pawan, cukup berpotensi untuk Pembangkit Lisrik Tenaga MicroHidro. Dari sisi tinjauan ekonomi untuk membantu mengatasi masalah kelangkaan listrik khususnya di kawasan pedesaan. Dalam upaya membantu mempercepat proses elektrifikasi Kabupaten Ketapang melalui elektrifikasi pedesaan berbasis sumber energi terbarukan khususnya energi air. Serta  membantu terwujudnya Desa Mandiri Energi berbasis Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro (PLTMH) yang mampu meningkatkan aspek ekonomi, sosial, pendidikan dan pengenalan teknologi di kawasan pedesaan Kabupaten Ketapang. Kegiatan penelitian ini terdiri dari beberapa tahap, antara lain : (1). Survey Lokasi,  (2). Perhitungan Rencana Turbin,  (3) Tinjauan Ekonomi, (4) Pembuatan Laporan. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, Aliran Sungai Siduk memiliki debit tersedia rata-rata sebesar 24 m³/s dan tinggi jatuh air yang dapat dioptimalkan adalah 8 m, dengan potensi daya listrik mencapai 1,3 MW. Daya listrik yang direncanakan pada PLTMH Siduk adalah 500 kW (2 x 250 kW), dengan debit desain (Qd) 2 x 4,75 m³/s, dengan tinggi jatuh efektif (Hn) 7,6 m. Produksi energi listrik pertahun sebesar 3.066.000 (kwh/tahun), dengan nilai investasi Rp. 16.000.000.000, jangka waktu investasi 20 tahun. Pay Back Periode (PBP) 3,9 Tahun, Rate of Return (ROR) 25,43%, Internal Rate of Return (IRR) 25,31%.
Six new species in the genus Innobindus Jacobi 1928 (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae: Brixiini)
Authors: Löcker Birgit
Published: November 2023

Six new species are described in the Australian planthopper genus Innobindus Jacobi, 1928. A new species group, the artus group, is created for Innobindus artus sp. nov., I. kaanti sp. nov. and I. loriensis sp. nov.; Innobindus gimani sp. nov. is added to the licinus group and I. geminatus sp. nov. to the multimaculatus group. Another new species, Innobindus oppositus sp. nov., could not be assigned to a species group as it shows unique features within Innobindus regarding forewing venation and chaetotaxy. A checklist and identification key to males of all 13 species of Innobindus is provided. Innobindus is endemic to the eastern parts of New South Wales and Queensland, distribution maps for each species are presented
Can rural human capital inputs enhance agricultural total factor productivity? - Based on the dualistic economic structure perspective
Authors: wang can
Published: November 2023

Human factor inputs are key to promoting agricultural modernisation. Traditional economic theory suggests that improving human capital is the key to boosting agricultural productivity, but can this conclusion hold in China's dualistic economic structure? We use Chinese provincial panel data from 2000-2017 to examine the impact of rural human capital inputs on agricultural total factor productivity. We find that, on the whole, rural human capital inputs have a negative effect on agricultural total factor productivity, and that there is a "rural human capital trap". Mechanism analysis reveals that rural human capital inputs, on the one hand, cause labour loss and reduce the quality of agricultural workers, while on the other hand, they may promote the application of mechanization, which has both positive and negative effects on agricultural total factor productivity. Heterogeneity analysis finds that this negative effect is more pronounced in the central region of China because of the serious loss of rural labour. This study provides new policy insights for further improving the structure of rural education inputs and promoting human capital accumulation in agriculture.
Turizm Kaynaklı Çevresel Kuznets Eğrisi Hipotezinin Geçerliliğinde Bilgi İşlem Teknolojilerinin Rolü: Türkiye Örneği
Authors: BÖLÜK Gülden , BEYAZ SİPAHİ Fatma Banu
Published: November 2023

Araştırmanın amacı, turizm sektörünün ve bilgi işlem teknolojilerinin çevre kirliliği üzerindeki etkisini belirlemektir. Bu amaçla bilgi işlem teknolojileri (BİT), turizm sektörü , ekonomik büyüme ve CO2 emisyonları arasındaki ilişki Türkiye için ilk kez ampirik olarak araştırılmış ve Çevresel Kuznets Eğrisi hipotezinin geçerliliği test edilmiştir. Bu kapsamda Dünya Bankası’ndan derlenen 1985-2021 dönemi verileri ARDL yöntemi ile tahmin edilmiştir. Ampirik model sonuçlarımız turizm kaynaklı Çevresel Kuznets Eğrisi hipotezinin Türkiye için geçerli olduğunu göstermektedir. Türkiye için dönüm noktasını ifade eden gelir seviyesi olan 1.47 trilyon dolara ulaşıldıktan sonraki her gelir artışı CO2 emisyonunu azaltacaktır. Çalışmanın diğer önemli bulgusu turistik amaçlı ziyaretçi sayısındaki artış CO2 emisyonunu düşürürken, bilgi işlem teknolojilerindeki gelişmeler çevre kalitesini bozmaktadır. Bu durum BİT’lerinin turizm dahil diğer üretim faaliyetlerinde istenilen verim artışlarını henüz sağlayamadığını ve önemli miktarda fosil yakıt kullanımına neden olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu bağlamda turizm sektöründe çeşitlendirmenin artırılarak turist sayısının artırılmasının ve BİT’lerin enerji ve diğer kaynak kullanımını azaltımına neden olacak akıllı uygulamarın geliştirilerek verimlilik artışlarının sağlanmasının sürüdürülebilir ekonomik büyüme açısından önemli politikalar olduğu anlaşılmaktadır.
SURVIVAL OF THE INVISIBLE: ECONOMIC SECURITY OF AFRICAN URBAN REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN BANGKOK
Authors:   , Issa Fatma
Published: November 2023

In Africa the refugee crisis is still a great concern as witnessed in several countries. The crises force millions of people to flee to countries all over the world. Thailand is a not party to the 1951 Refugee Convention or the 1967 Protocol so they do not recognize refugees' status. This means that refugees in the country have a hard time trying to sustain their livelihood especially for those living outside the refugee camps. That is why this study seeks to understand the economic situation of African urban refugees and asylum seekers and what extent they can access economic security especially income generation. This study also looks at the adaptive strategies that these urban refugees and asylum seekers use and if there are any forms of financial support systems available. This is a qualitative study with data collection based on key informants' interview and observation as well as the use of secondary data. The research involved a sample of eighteen participants, 15 African urban refugees and asylum seekers and three officials from Non-Government Organizations that deal with refugees. The findings of the study on the current economic situation are most of the urban refugees had no form of employment but a few worked in the informal sector. Those without jobs have adaptive strategies such as living in groups to share costs, relied on allowance organization, charity, and social networks. Under financial support; they practiced informal lending, relied on NGOs, the UNHCR allowances, local support and religious networks.
The Thailand mechanism in conflict management during flood response and relief : a case study of conflict related to Klong Mahasawat
Authors:   , Suntivechatarm Pongsanphet
Published: November 2023

This study aims to identify mechanisms in conflict management during flood response and relief in 2011 where the study will focus on the conflict that occurred during flood in 2011of the area or related to Klong Mahasawat as the conflict scene. It also explores the potential regulatory for the management of conflict at the sluicegate including the analysis of Administrative Court’s order to be used as conflict management tool. The qualitative approach is used in this study, utilizing documentary analysis and in-depth interviewing of key informants from government institutions, related organizations, and affected people including people who live upstream and downstream of sluicegates. This study use stages of conflict to be a key of analysis of management mechanisms in three principles; authorities’ leadership, people participation, and information sharing. This study reveals that the three principles are interconnected and very important to alleviate conflict during flood response and relief where conflict occurred because of flood management rather than natural phenomenon. The leadership is the main factor that contributed and influenced to another two aspects as the leader is the key to enhance people participation and sharing of information that related to conflict and flood management. The official leaders who are in charge of disaster management must be very active and knowledgeable on their duties, especially during the time of conflict that all efforts of determination solely bear under their responsibilities. The leadership at community level is very capable and effective to conflict resolution and significantly contributed to support another two aspects as information sharing and people participation. The study has shown that the notion of people’s participation as public consultation in such measures of flood management should have done comprehensively especially during preventive phase to safeguard any impediments derived during the flood response and relief. The information sharing is a unique reason to reduce conflict, but it must be in clearly, precisely and timely manner. The Administrative Court’s order is very important to uphold the duty and responsibility of all involved parties. However, the order should be observed seriously by the public for its enforcement.
Assessing the faith-based organization in development : a case study of Hakha Baptist Church, Chin State, Myanmar
Authors:   , Lian Thawng
Published: November 2023

When we study the development of the Chin people and the Chin State, we find Church and development works are remarkably related and intertwined throughout the history of Chin people. Following the military coup in 1962, the government obstructed international cooperation within the country especially to ethnic States like Chin State. Since then, Churches become the main actor in deeper character to community development works especially to educational pattern. Churches involve in a wide range and leading development works within the intersection of gender equality, social service, infrastructure, education, culture, economics, and political development activities. The fundamental concepts of this research are rights-based approach to development, based on the 4As Frameworks: the 4As refers to Accessibility, Adaptability, Availability and Acceptability, then the barriers and the opportunities in different models of church-based programs in Hakha. The purpose of this research is to identify the roles of church institutions in promoting rights-based approach to development accordingly with the 4A frameworks. This research finds that the Churches are the only institutions that provide and promote people participation in their right to development, capacity building, and peace building. However, the research explicitly finds that the church’s approach to development works in particular programs is a bit more based on charity purpose only. Merely charity approach is not enough according to the human right-based approach to development theory. For example, after Holy Communion, church collects money for the poor is only based on charity. Instead, the church and its members want to donate to help the life of the poor who are in need and improve their lives to maximum standard. It happens when the poor are being treated as a receiver instead of empowering them to be in self-realizable. On the other hands, the churches tend and are the main actors to promote local people’s right to development both in special projects and general programs, not only for their members but also general public. Therefore, this research concludes that the development of the Chins is deeply rooted to Churches in Chin State. It reflects that development works without religion orientate might hardly successful in Chin State because the philosophy and context of the people in Chin state is highly influenced by religion.
The Evaluation of Sustainable Professional Development Program to Enhance English Teachers’ Ability
Authors: Wulandari Astry , Gailea Nurhaeda , Hidayat Sholeh
Published: November 2023

This research is made based on the teachers’ problem in learning process. There are some problems emerged such as teachers lack of understanding in learning steps and how to write and read for the beginner. On the other hand, teachers also do not understand how to make the appropriate lesson plan. The intentions of this research consist of knowing the implementation of the ministry of religion affair program towards students’ learning outcome and the improvement of teachers’ skill. However, this study is using CIPP evaluation model which is developed by Stufflebeam. This research conducted to English teachers at Islamic school in Serang city. There are twenty-seven teachers who followed this program. The choosing of participants is based on the data from the Information System for Educators and Education Personnel or we called SIMPATIKA. The data is got from the participants’ test, instruments and the documentation. It shows that the program gives the good impact for teachers and students’ learning outcome. There are 47% very good response and 53% good response from students related to this program and there is an increasing teachers’ ability about 27% in taking pretest and posttest. Besides, the category of teachers’ ability is very good based on smile face instrument and bull eyes.
Improving Environmental Literacy Through Primary Education: Preparing Students as Environmental Advocates
Authors: Ainin Dewi Tumatul , Asafri Helty
Published: November 2023

Primary education plays a crucial role in shaping students’ awareness and commitment to the environment. This paper aims to examine the importance of primary education in enhancing environmental literacy and preparing students as environmental advocates. Through a literature review, this research explains the concept of environmental literacy and its positive impact on environmental sustainability. Furthermore, strategies and approaches that can be used in primary education to enhance students’ environmental literacy are discussed. These include integrating environmental issues into the curriculum, developing critical thinking skills, providing practical experiences in real-world environments, and engaging students in environmental action. Additionally, the application of technology in environmental education is also explored as an innovative tool that can enhance learning and student participation. The paper also discusses the challenges and opportunities that may arise in implementing environmental education at the primary level. This research can contribute to developing a comprehensive approach in primary education that integrates environmental issues throughout the curriculum and school activities. This approach involves cross-disciplinary teaching, practical experiences in the real environment, the development of critical thinking skills, and collaboration with stakeholders. It is hoped that collaborative efforts among schools, teachers, parents, and the community will strengthen primary education as a primary foundation for enhancing students’ environmental literacy and shaping a generation that cares for the environment.
Ugandan Pregnant and New Mothers’ Perceptions, Knowledge, and Information Sources on COVID-19 at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
Authors:   Department of Medicine and Surgery, Kampala International University, Uganda, Prima Niwampeire Maria
Published: November 2023

COVID-19, caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has posed a global challenge since December 2019. This study aimed to explore risk perceptions, knowledge, and information sources among prenatal and postnatal women at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) – a group particularly vulnerable to the pandemic's impact. Using a cross-sectional approach, 209 women were surveyed, employing a thematic questionnaire. Data analysis involved coding and input into Epi Info version 7, then exported to SPSS version 22.0 for analysis. Descriptive statistics summarized variables: numerical data as means and standard deviations, and categorical data as frequencies and proportions. Chi-square tests assessed associations between variables, with inferential statistics exploring relationships among study variables. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26.0 conducted all analyses, with significance set at α = 0.05. Prenatal and postnatal women at JRRH perceived a lower risk of contracting or succumbing to COVID-19 compared to influenza, yet many expressed concerns about potential COVID-19 infection. Overall, participants demonstrated adequate knowledge about the disease. Their primary information sources were doctors, nurses/midwives, and television, which they regarded highly. Notably, there was no significant relationship found between perceived risk of contracting COVID-19 and knowledge levels. These findings offer insights to healthcare *adequate knowledge, participants had misconceptions regarding some World Health Organization recommendations. Addressing these misunderstandings is crucial in improving preventive practices among this vulnerable demographic. Keywords: coronavirus disease, risk perceptions, knowledge, women
Understanding Female Patients' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Cervical Cancer Screening at Comboni Hospital
Authors:   Kampala International University Uganda, Julius Rwahwire David
Published: November 2023

Cervical cancer stands as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Uganda, with a prevalence rate of 48/100,000, one of the world's highest. Tragically, over 80% of cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, limiting treatment options. Early detection through screening among women aged 25 and above, followed by prompt treatment, can prevent most cases. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning cervical cancer screening among female patients at Comboni Hospital. Conducted as a cross-sectional descriptive study, it involved 350 women aged 20-49 seeking healthcare services at the hospital. Data collection employed a pretested questionnaire, and analysis utilized IBM SPSS version 25. The respondents, with a mean age of 31.73 years, were predominantly married (76.6%) and self-employed (42.9%), with 22.3% having completed tertiary education. While 92.3% were aware of cervical cancer, only 46% had contemplated undergoing screening, and merely 26.3% had been screened. Media served as the primary information source for 53.7% of participants, and half of those screened did so due to healthcare workers' advice. Barriers to screening included high costs (27.7%), fear of positive results (14.6%), and apprehension about the screening process itself (14.3%). Despite a high level of awareness about cervical cancer, low screening uptake was attributed to the expense and unavailability of services. To improve access, the government should decentralize screening services to lower-tier health centers by training and equipping lower-level healthcare workers, particularly midwives. This strategy aims to overcome barriers and enhance screening accessibility for a larger population. Keywords: knowledge, attitude, practice, cervical cancer.
Bond length alternation (BLA) in large aromatic rings: an experimental reality check.
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: November 2023

The theme of the last three posts derives from the recently reported claimed experimental observation of bond length alternation (BLA) in cyclo[18]carbon, a ring of just 18 carbon atoms.[1] Having found that different forms of quantum calculation seem to find this property particularly difficult to agree upon, not only for cyclocarbon but for twisted lemniscular annulenes (which contain CH rather than just C units), I thought it might be time to
Despido laboral incausado y fraudulento, en el Perú
Authors: Rodríguez Figueroa José Jorge , Vargas Human Esaú
Published: November 2023

El presente artículo, relacionado al despido laboral por parte de los empleadores, que son incausado y fraudulento (DLIF), tuvo como objetivo explicar por qué, no está expresado en el (D.S. 003-097-TR), pese estar protegido desde el artículo 22 al 27, de la Constitución peruana del año 1993, sobre el derecho al trabajo, que tiene toda persona, sin embargo el actuar de los empleadores vulnera el principio de (tipicidad), derecho a la moral, a una indemnización justa, dejando en un estado de abandono e indefensión y ocasiona graves daños al quedar sin trabajo. La metodología utilizada es tipo básica, enfoque cuantitativo, siendo el diseño no experimental-transversal, los resultados que destacan, reflejando la vulneración de los derechos constitucionales del trabajador despedido (DLIF), pues de acuerdo a los datos estadísticos se ha determinado un grado de correlación de 0.946, lo cual implica una correlación positiva fuerte. Se concluye que los derechos laborales de los trabajadores despedidos (DLIF), son vulnerados sus derechos laborales, basado en la Teoría de la Ponderación, de Ferrajoli (2007), Alexis (2002) y Atienza, (2012).
Atención primaria de la salud en la reducción de la mortalidad materna perinatal: Responsabilidades estatales
Authors: Quiñones Colchado Elva Rosa , Cajavilca Lagos Wilder Oswaldo , Sullca Bartolome Yakelyn Teresa , Villafuerte Alvarez Carlos Alberto
Published: November 2023

Este estudio se ha enfocado en la Atención Primaria de Salud (APS) y las desigualdades en la salud materno-perinatal en Perú. Su objetivo principal fue evaluar el impacto de la APS en la reducción de la mortalidad materna y perinatal, persistente y alta en el sistema de salud peruano (Seguro Integral de Salud, 2020). Al mismo tiempo, se exploró el acceso inequitativo a los servicios de salud y las desigualdades regionales. La metodología empleada combinó un enfoque cualitativo con la revisión de la literatura científica y el análisis de datos relevantes. Los resultados, según Arispe (2023), subrayaron la importancia de abordar las dimensiones de desigualdad, como la accesibilidad geográfica, económica y sociocultural, para mejorar la atención materno-perinatal en el país. Esta revisión proporcionó una base sólida para futuras investigaciones y políticas basadas en evidencia. En resumen, este estudio destacó el papel crucial de la APS en Perú y la necesidad de cambios en las políticas de salud (Ministerio de la Mujer y Poblaciones Vulnerables, 2021) para reducir las disparidades en el acceso a la atención materno-perinatal y mejorar la salud de la población vulnerable. Su aporte radica en proporcionar una comprensión profunda de las desigualdades en la atención obstétrica y establecer pautas para futuras investigaciones y políticas de salud en el país.
Hubungan Pengetahuan Dan Tingkat Kecemasan Dengan Kejadian Premenstrual Syndrome Pada Remaja Putri Di SMKN 9 Kota Tangerang
Authors: Agista Rahmayanti  , AYG Wibisono  , Ida Faridah
Published: November 2023

Remaja sebagai golongan wanita subur sering mengalami premenstrual syndrome. Di Indonesia angka prevalensinya mencapai 85%, sekitar 60-70% dari premenstrual syndrome, yaitu remaja. Sebanyak 20-40% wanita usia subur mengalami beberapa gejala sindrom pramenstruasi (PMS) yang cukup parah sangat mengganggu kehidupan mereka. Kurangnya pengetahuan, pengalaman, informasi tentang wanita muda premenstrual syndrome dapat memperburuk gejala yang menimbulkan rasa takut atau kecemasan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan antara pengetahuan dan tingkat kecemasan dengan kejadian premenstrual syndrome pada remaja putri di SMKN 9 Kota Tangerang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross-sectional dengan sampel 179 siswi kelas X SMKN 9 Kota Tangerang. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara pengetahuan terhadap kejadian premenstrual syndrome dimana nilai p = 0,003, dan menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara tingkat kecemasan dengan kejadian premenstrual syndrome dimana nilai p = 0,000. Maka dapat disimpulkan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan dan tingkat kecemasan dengan kejadian premenstrual syndrome pada remaja putri di SMKN 9 Kota Tangerang. Bahwa semakin baik pengetahuan maka semakin rendah tingkat keparahan premenstrualnya, semakin rendah tingkat kecemasan semakin rendah tingkat keparahan premenstrualnya. Pihak sekolah diharapkan melakukan peinyuluhan deingan beikeirja sama pada pihak keiseihatan seipeirti puskeismas untuk meiningkatkan peingeitahuan reimaja putri dalam meingatasi keiceimasan preimeinstrual syndroimei.
Sketching theory
Authors: Smith Maarten , Van der Zwan Sander , Van Dijk Ludger , Bruineberg Jelle , Hummels Caroline
Published: November 2023

The Journal of Human-Technology Relations is committed to investigating human-technology relations from a wide range of academic disciplines and subdisciplines in the humanities and social sciences, from design to philosophy and everything in between. To provide a space for productive correspondence with these practices the journal offers authors the possibility to submit pictorials. Pictorials take seriously the mutually constitutive relation between material process and product. They are papers in which visual components (e.g. diagrams, sketches, illustrations, renderings, photographs, annotated photographs, gifs) play an important role. At a minimum, these visuals do more than support the text. At their best, they work together with the text in a way that makes meaning irreducible to either medium alone. In this pictorial we demonstrate this scope by example, making a philosophical argument with more than textual means.
Color Theory in Experience Design
Authors: Kimmons Royce
Published: November 2023

Choosing colors is an essential component of UX and LX design that is often either overlooked in design coursework and research or that is approached in a non-scientific manner. Yet, colors elicit various emotional and physiological reactions from users that are important for designers to understand, and these reactions are determined by various factors associated with the colors themselves (e.g., hue, saturation, brightness) as well as the cultural and experiential backgrounds of users (e.g., this color reminds me of X). This chapter explains essential knowledge about how color technically works, summarizes what research has shown about how color choice relates to emotions and learning, and provides guidelines for designers to follow in order to more effectively incorporate color into their designs. I then conclude by providing guidance on how to intentionally develop and use different types of color schemes to better achieve design goals and to improve user experiences.
Real-time and dynamic estimation of CO2 emissions from China��s lakes and reservoirs
Authors: Sun Kun , Jia Junjie , Wang Shuoyue , Gao Yang
Published: November 2023

Lakes and reservoirs act as active carbon (C) reactors and regulators. Both play a crucial terrestrial ecosystem C balance role via carbon dioxide (CO2) exchange processes across the water-air interface. It has previously been confirmed that CO2 flux from lakes and reservoirs generally exhibits significant spatiotemporal heterogeneity. Nevertheless, spatiotemporal CO2 flux variation has seldom been considered in global and regional CO2 emission estimates from lakes and reservoirs. By accounting for spatiotemporal CO2 flux and water surface area variability, we evaluated spatial and temporal CO2 emission dynamics from China��s inland lakes and reservoirs using national real-time water quality monitoring data and machine learning (ML) models. Between 2021�C2022, we estimated total C emission flux at 6.78 (��2.5) Tg C yr?1, where seasonal and regional distribution both exhibited significant heterogeneity. Our state-of-the-art estimate is significantly lower than previous estimates of 7.9~25 Tg C yr?1 from the 1980s to the 2010s. Water quality parameters (pH and dissolved oxygen [DO]) and climate factors (air temperature) were identified as the general environmental CO2 flux controls. For the first time, this study clarifies the spatiotemporal patterns and drivers of CO2 flux from China��s inland lakes and reservoirs, providing a more complete C budget picture of China��s aquatic ecosystems.
İRANLI ARAŞTIRMACILARIN HACI BEKTAŞ VELİ VE BEKTAŞİ TARİKATI İLE İLGİLİ ÇALIŞMALARI ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: GHODRATİ VAYGHAN Manizhe , BAKHTİARİ Shahla , EMAMİ KHOEİ Mohammad Taghi
Published: November 2023

Hacı Bektaş Veli'nin hayatı ve Bektaşi tarikatının tarihsel seyri, İran'da 1976'dan bu yana tarih, dinlerler tarihi, edebiyat ve arkeoloji gibi ihtisas alanlarında pek çok araştırmacının ilgi odağı olan konular arasında yer almaktadır. İnternette yapılan arama sonucunda "Bektaşi" ve "Bektashiyye" başlıklı 50'den fazla yazılı esere, yüksek lisans ve doktora tezi, kitap ve makalelere ulaşılmıştır. Bu makale ve kitapların bir kısmı tezlerden çıkarılmış, bazı eserler ise İranlı olmayan araştırmacıların çalışmalarınıın çevirileridir. Bazı eserlerin mükerrer ve bazı eserlerin İranlı olmayan yazarlara ait olanlardan 29 adet değerlendirilmeye alınmıştır. Bu çalışmada değerlendirmeye alınak için seçilen çalışmalar, bilimsel ve araştırma tekniklerine uygun hazırlanmış ve yayınlanmış olanlarla sınırlandırılmıştır. İranlı araştırmacılar arasında bu konunun doğası, önemi ve araştırmacıların konuyu algıla biçimlerini araştırmak için 29 araştırma ve inceleme makale başlığı altında yayınlananlar analiz edilmiştir. Bu eserlerin analizinin sonuçları şunları göstermektedir: Bektaşi Tarikatının oluşumu ve kuruluşunun tarihsel bağlamları ve etkilenen bölgelerdeki sosyal ve siyasi hareketlerdeki etkin rolü, tarikatın dini felsefesinin bağdaştırıcı olduğu diğer din ve farklı kültürlerin fikir ve inanç unsurlarını anlama ve özümseme, Oniki İmam Şiiliği ile inanç ortaklığı, bu tarikatın İslam'ın yayılmasındaki etkisi, tarikat örf ve adetleri ve bu tarikatın yazılı eserleri en çok ilgiyi gördüğü başlıkları altında toparlanmaktadır.
DOSSIER. Introducción: ¿Minería marginal? Espacios, minerales y productores no hegemónicos en México y Argentina, siglos XVI-XIX.
Authors: Navarrete G. David , Povea Moreno Isabel M.
Published: November 2023

Dossier. Introduction: “Marginal mining? non-hegemonic spaces, minerals and producers in Mexico and Argentina, 16th-19th centuries”.

DOSSIER. Introducción: ¿Minería marginal? Espacios, minerales y productores no hegemónicos en México y Argentina, siglos XVI-XIX.
Fiscal year 2023 cybersecurity and privacy annual report
Authors: O’Reilly Patrick , Rigopoulos Kristina
Published: November 2023

During Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 2023) – from October 1, 2022, through
September 30, 2023 –the NIST Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Cybersecurity
and Privacy Program successfully responded to numerous challenges and opportunities
in security and privacy. This Annual Report highlights the FY 2023 research
activities for the ITL Cybersecurity and Privacy Program, including the ongoing
participation and development of international standards; research and practical
applications in several key priority areas (e.g., Post Quantum Cryptography,
updating the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0) and some new CSF profiles);
accomplishments in the area of improving software and supply chain cybersecurity;
IoT cybersecurity guidelines work; National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
(NCCoE) projects, and setting up a new comment site for NIST’s Risk Management
Framework work.
Summary report of the Third Research Coordination Meeting on Plasma-wall Interaction with Reduced-activation Steel Surfaces in Fusion Devices
Authors: Hill Christian
Published: November 2023

Eight experts in the field of plasma-wall interaction on steel surfaces together with IAEA staff met at IAEA Headquarters 25 – 27 March 2019 for the Third Research Coordination Meeting of an IAEA Coordinated Research Project on Plasma-wall Interaction with Reduced-activation Steel Surfaces in Fusion Devices. They described progress with their research since the previous project meeting in October 2017, discussed open issues and made plans for a final project report giving details of outcomes of the CRP and for future research work relevant to the project. The proceedings of the meeting are summarized in this report.
Development of Media Activity Books to Overcoming Reading Difficulties in Children With Special Needs
Authors: Hidayati Nurmala , Amrulloh Roni , Aziz Abdul
Published: November 2023

This researchers use Activity Book media as a learning medium that can be used to improve reading skills in ABK (Children with Special Needs) students. This research was conducted with the aim of developing Activity Book media for ABK students (Children with Special Needs) who have reading difficulties or are called dyslexics using the Borg and Gall research design which consists of 10 steps which are then simplified into 7 steps namely (1) research and data collection, (2) planning, (3) product development, (4) initial field trials, (5) learning media revision, (6) main product testing, (7) final product. This research was conducted on a grade 4 student who had difficulty reading. This research uses Research and Development approach. The research instrument used media expert validation sheets, material expert validation sheets and principal responses. The results of the media expert validation test get a score of 99 and are in the range of scores X> 96.54 with the category "very good" and the results of the validation of material experts get a score of 38 which is in the range of scores x> 33.54 with the category "very good" good” while the results of the principal's response obtained a score of 70 and were in the range of scores X> 63 in the "very good" category. It can be concluded that the Activity Book media is valid and effective as a tool that makes it easier for students to overcome reading difficulties.
Improving Skill Indonesian language in 4th grade Elementary School Students of the Macro Role Playing Approach
Authors: Aswasulasikin Aswasulasikin , Pujiani Sri , Apnika Marisa
Published: November 2023

Through the use of role-playing, this study seeks to improve 4th-grade pupils' command of the Indonesian language. Students from SDN 1 Waringin in the fourth grade make up the research subjects. The role-playing technique is expected to enhance students' command of the Indonesian language, according to the study's action hypothesis. The study, which was conducted as a classroom action research project, spans three cycles. The outcomes show that the role-playing method can successfully increase students' command of Indonesian vocabulary, as indicated by their (1) better and fluent pronunciation of vocabulary, and (2) improved comprehension and application of vocabulary, progressing with each cycle. The following findings may be taken from the conducted research and discussion regarding the application of the macro role-playing learning approach to increase Indonesian vocabulary among 4th grade students at SDN 1 Waringin: The implementation of the macro role-playing learning method can enhance learning outcomes in the subject of Indonesian language, specifically in the material of student interviews for 4th-grade students in Waringin. The research findings indicate that in Cycle I, the average class score was 74.5, although it had not yet reached the defined classical mastery level of 80%, achieving a classical mastery percentage of 75%. Meanwhile, in Cycle II, there was an increase in the average class score to 86.75, with a classical mastery rate of 92%.Bagian Atas Formulir
Inclusão Digital e Educação: equidade e acesso
Authors: Maria José de Barros  , Presleyson Plínio de Lima  , Dione Maria Pereira de Oliveira  , Cláudio Firmino Arcanjo  , Luis Carlos Ferreira de Oliveira  , Sara Susane Machado Pereira
Published: November 2023

O artigo explora a importância da equidade na inclusão digital na educação, destacando a necessidade de garantir que todos os alunos tenham igualdade de oportunidades no mundo digital. São abordadas as barreiras para a inclusão digital, incluindo fatores socioeconômicos, geográficos, de gênero, culturais, de infraestrutura e educacionais. Além disso, discute-se o impacto da pandemia de COVID-19 no cenário da inclusão digital. Para promover a equidade na inclusão digital, o texto ressalta o papel das políticas públicas, regulamentações, parcerias entre governo, indústria e organizações sem fins lucrativos, programas de capacitação digital e inovações tecnológicas. Nesse contexto, destaca-se o papel fundamental dos educadores e instituições de ensino na criação de ambientes educacionais inclusivos. A equidade na inclusão digital é crucial para garantir que todos os alunos tenham oportunidades iguais de sucesso e participação na sociedade digital, sendo fundamental para promover uma sociedade mais justa, inovadora e inclusiva. Assim, o texto oferece uma visão abrangente da inclusão digital na educação e da importância da equidade nesse contexto, destacando os desafios existentes bem como estratégias para promover a equidade na inclusão digital, apresentando abordagens para superar essas barreiras e promovendo a equidade. Para tanto, são necessários esforços que incluem políticas públicas, regulamentações, parcerias entre governo, indústria e organizações sem fins lucrativos, programas de capacitação digital, inovações tecnológicas, bem como os educadores e instituições de ensino na criação de ambientes educacionais inclusivos. É enfatizado ainda que a inclusão digital não é apenas um objetivo a ser alcançado; é uma responsabilidade coletiva que exige ação imediata.