bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Drought Propagation and Recovery Behaviours Across 407 Australian Catchments
Authors: Aryal Santosh Kumar , Zheng Hongxing , Zhang Yongqiang , Faiz Muhammad Abrar
Published: October 2023

A reliable understanding of linkages between meteorological,
hydrological and agricultural droughts (MD, HD and AD respectively) is
crucial to building resilience and planning for future climate changes.
Despite Australia being prone to severe droughts, lagtimes of
propagation (and recovery) from meteorological to hydrological and
agricultural droughts across its large hydroclimatic regions are not
well understood. Therefore, we investigate the characteristics of
drought propagation and recovery time lags for droughts of four
timescales and a combination of drought onset and cessation criteria in
407 unregulated catchments within six major precipitation zones across
Australia. We find that the propagation and recovery lags are dependent
on climatic conditions, drought criteria and timescales. The average
propagation times from MD to HD across Australia varied from 0.8 to 1.7
months for monthly timescales, increasing to 2 to 4.5 months for
12-monthly timescales. The corresponding recovery lagtimes were 1.3 to
3.7 and 1.7 to 7.5 months respectively. Similarly, the average
propagation times from MD to AD ranged from 0.9 to 1.9 months for
monthly timescales, increasing to 0.8 to 5 months for 12-monthly
timescales. The corresponding recovery lagtimes were 0.7 to 2.8 and 0.3
to 9.4 months respectively. For droughts of smaller timescales,
propagation and recovery lags are linearly correlated with recovery
lagtimes consistently greater than the propagation times. As the
timescale increases, these relationships weaken suggesting effects of
other catchment attributes (e.g. groundwater contributions) on lag
relationships. Notably, recovery lagtimes are generally longer for the
high-yielding catchments in eastern Australia compared to the other
regions
Implementation of Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Adult Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in a Primary Care Setting
Authors: Clark Katherine K. , Gutierrez Javier , Cody Jessica R. , Padilla Blanca Iris
Published: October 2023

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of type 2 diabetes and the leading cause of blindness globally. Although diabetes-related eye exams are widely recognized as an effective method for early detection of DR, which can help to prevent eventual vision loss, adherence to screening exams in the United States is suboptimal. This article describes a quality improvement project to increase DR screening rates and increase knowledge and awareness of DR in adults with type 2 diabetes in a primary care setting using mobile DR screening units. This project addressed gaps of care and demonstrated that primary care settings can increase access to DR screening through a patient-centered process and thereby help to prevent irreversible outcomes of DR and improve quality of life.
1% Tirbanibulin Ointment for Actinic Keratoses on Upper Extremities: A Retrospective Case Review Study
Authors: Iglesias-Puzas Álvaro , Conde-Taboada Alberto , Campos-Muñoz Lucía , Sirgado-Martínez Ana , López-Bran Eduardo
Published: October 2023

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Influence of ultraviolet irradiation on the optical properties and biological activity of copper nanoparticles prepared by pulsed laser ablation
Authors: Ajaj Khalaf , Al-Jubbori Mushtaq Abed , Ali Abdullah M.
Published: October 2023

In this study, we synthesized colloidal copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) utilizing Q-switched Nd:YAG laser ablation on a copper plate immersed in double-distilled water at energies of 200 and 400 mJ, respectively, with 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 pulses. The size and optical properties of nanoparticles were determined using a UV–Vis spectrophotometer, a transmission electron microscope (TEM), and a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM). The absorption spectra exhibited two surface plasmon resonance peaks (λSPR), one at 217 nm for copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) and the other at 636 nm for CuNPs, with the increase in laser pulses. Consequently, the optical bandgap increased by roughly 3 eV. The TEM and FE-SEM analyses showed nearly spherical Cu nanoparticles with average diameters of 33 and 38 nm for laser energies of 200 and 400 mJ, respectively. An analysis of x-ray diffraction patterns revealed that CuONPs contained the crystallographic planes of a monoclinic and an orthorhombic crystal system. Additionally, the mean crystallite size of laser-ablated nanoparticles increased with increasing pulse energy. Furthermore, the absorption and optical bandgap of CuNPs increased slightly with an increase in ultraviolet irradiation exposure. The results of our study showed an increased inhibitory effect against both Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and Escherichia coli bacteria when CuNPs were irradiated by ultraviolet type C.
Lean organisering i norsk arbeidsliv: slutten på medvirkning?
Authors: Ingvaldsen Jonas A. , Rolfsen Monica , Finsrud Henrik D.
Published: October 2023

Den norske samarbeidsmodellen blir bejublet og utforsket for tiden, vanligvis definert som samspillet mellom velferdsstat, makroøkonomiske styringsmodeller og trepartssamarbeidet. Vi ser i denne artikkelen mer spesifikt på virksomhetsnivået, hvor bred medvirkning fra ansatte er et sentralt kjennetegn ved den norske modellen. Samtidig har lean organisering gjort sitt inntog i norsk arbeidsliv, en organiseringsform som i følge noen studier fører til snevre kontrollspenn, lav autonomi og høyt arbeidspress, og således kunne utgjøre en trussel mot den norske samarbeidsmodellen på virksomhetsnivå. Vi har sammenlignet lean organisering i en japansk bedrift som opererer etter Toyota-modellen med en norsk bedrift som har lange samarbeidstradisjoner. Våre funn viser at en av dimensjonene ved medvirkning, autonomi blir påført klare begrensninger som følge av lean organisering. Når det gjelder de to andre formene for medvirkning vi har sett på; kontinuerlig forbedring og involvering av fagforening, settes ingen begrensninger som følge av lean organisering i seg selv, disse dimensjonene vil være resultat av organisatoriske valg. Fremgangsmåten for virksomheter er dermed å ta eierskap over konseptene og utvikle dem etter egne behov, ikke å kjøpe og implementere ferdige løsninger. I denne prosessen anbefales fagforeningene å bli invitert med som aktive partnere.
Separation of Amphetamine from Captagon Tablets and Analysis by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
Authors: Farhat Nader B
Published: October 2023

Effective and rapid detection methods in the field of forensic drug analysis are crucial for reducing overall analysis time and improving reliability. The purpose of this study is to develop a simple and rapid method for the separation of amphetamine from captagon tablets and analysis by means of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). In this study, the separation of amphetamine using a variety of solvents, including chloroform, Acetonitrile, dichloromethane, methanol and water, were studied. The results obtained show that the separation using a mix of acetonitrile (ACN) with methanol (MeOH) gives a matching percentage close to 97.14% of amphetamine sulfate when compared with the IR spectrum given in the reference (SWGDRUG) library. This method can be used as a confirmatory test for positive results within minutes without false positives.
Evaluation of Students' Difficulties in Learning Mathematics in Complex Variable Material
Authors: Lumbantoruan Jitu Halomoan
Published: October 2023

Prospective mathematics teachers are required to be able to master facts and be able to give examples that exist in everyday life. A prospective mathematics teacher is expected to be skilled and mature in using media when operating, explaining and demonstrating direct objects that exist in any complex variable material. The aim of this study is to analyze the obstacles and difficulties of students in Mathematics. Two indicators for assessing mathematics learning outcomes: 1) Direct objects (Facts, Concepts, Skills, and Principles), and 2) Indirect objects (Internet and friends). Mixed methods research method. The subject of the complex variable mathematics course and the student object. Qualitative data collection techniques by observation, interviews, documentation and quantitative survey method collection techniques by distributing instruments. Analysis with, presentation, reduction, presenting bar charts, data synchronization and drawing conclusions. The findings, students' difficulties lie in the direct object, namely mastery of mathematical facts 95.55% and concept difficulties 91.11%, principle (formula) difficulties 91.11% and algorithms 75.55%. Students who get good grades online are assisted by indirect objects, namely the internet and other student discussion partners. In conclusion, students' obstacles and difficulties lie in the direct objects of fact indicators (definitions) and concepts. Material design, facts and concepts with group discussion models are learning solutions.
The Effect of Sports Education on Adolescent Self-Esteem (A Comparative Study Between Students in Special Sports Classes and Regular Classes)
Authors: Sabarini Sri Santoso , Darlina  , Shidiq Abdul Aziz Purnomo
Published: October 2023

Identity crises are common in adolescence, which can lead to destructive behavior. Sport affects behavior indirectly through positive competitive attitudes and negative stereotypical destructive behavior. This study analyzes sports education on self-esteem in special and regular sports education. This type of research is quantitative, with an ex post facto approach. The subjects in the study were 200 respondents consisting of special sports class (KKO) students, regular class students, and parents/guardians of ninth-grade junior high school students. The data collection technique used a self-esteem questionnaire from the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Test the instrument's validity with Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient, while the instrument reliability test uses Cronbach's Alpha technique. The data analysis technique used is a one-way ANOVA test. The results showed that there were differences between KKO and regular students. Student participation, especially adolescents at the junior high school (SMP) level in sports activities, has a high level of tendency. The existence of special sports classes (KKO) whose curriculum is designed systematically and structured to implement sports training programs and harmonious general education has a psychological effect on adolescent students. Thus, it can be concluded that there is an effect of sports education on self-esteem in KKO students. This research implies that sports education that is managed properly has a positive impact on adolescents.
The Influence of the Principal’s Academic Supervision and Teacher Commitment to the Professional Competence of the State Junior High School Teachers
Authors: Syafitri Intan Rahmayuni , Irsyad  , Rifma  , Yahya
Published: October 2023

One of the causes of the low professional competence of a teacher is that the teacher does not prepare learning material properly, does not master learning material, the teacher is less varied in choosing learning methods and models. The main objective of this study is to analyze the commitment of teachers and academic supervisory authorities with regard to the professional competence of teachers in public junior high schools. This study is a national quantitative study with an interdisciplinary focus. This study uses a correlational quantitative approach. The participants in this study were 124 PNS teachers. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire prepared using a Likert scale. The correlation formula is used to analyze the research results. The results of the descriptive analysis of teacher professional skills were 80.66%, the principal's academic supervision was 80.79%, and teacher commitment was 80%. The results of the data analysis show that there are significant differences between the professional competence of teachers and the academic dean of the school (58%), between the professional competence of teachers and dean administrators (35.4%), and between the professional competence of teachers and the dean committee (62.8%).
Learning Obstacle to Ontogeny of Mathematics Teacher Candidates on Number Theory
Authors: Natalia Stevi , Darhim  , Kusumah Yaya S. , Ditasona Candra
Published: October 2023

Prospective mathematics teachers must have the characteristics of mathematical science, namely systematic, logical, and critical. This study aims to reveal the analysis of learning obstacles experienced by prospective mathematics teachers in number theory lectures with sub-material of division relations, FPB and KPK. This research uses a qualitative approach method in descriptive form. This research was conducted by collecting data through questionnaires and interviews and validated using the triangulation method. The study was limited to the analysis of ontogenic learning obstacles according to Brosseasu. The results of this study were that 4 out of 6 research subjects experienced the occurrence of ontogenic learning obstacles with details of 37.5% of prospective teacher students experiencing psychological ontogenic obstacles and instrumental ontogenic obstacles, then 25% experiencing didactic ontogenic obstacles. This indicates that students' readiness to take part in number theory courses is still weak. Students are weak in terms of psychological readiness, weak in readiness for complete mastery of related material previously studied and weak in terms of following the thought process needed in this course.
Discipline and Honest Character Formation through the Implementation of Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement in High School Students
Authors: Nurhanifah Isra , Kusdarini Eny
Published: October 2023

The issue of traffic violations has been discussed by the general public for a long time. This shows a low level of discipline. This study aims to analyze the formation of disciplinary character and honesty related to the implementation of ETLE. This research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The subjects in this study were 2 high school Civics teachers, 2 counseling teacher, 1 high school student affairs teacher, 3 police officers, and 3 11th grade high school students. Data collection in this study was conducted by interview and documentation. Data validity checks were carried out using crosscheck techniques. While data analysis uses qualitative analysis techniques with stages: data collection, data reduction, data display and verification and confirmation of conclusions. This study resulted in the findings of the formation of Discipline Character in high school applying positive discipline because the teachers set a good example first and socialize what the benefits of school rules are. The method of forming honesty only relies on exams, reprimands and students who consult BK. Supervision related to this is also carried out when students are at school and wearing uniforms. If outside of that the school leaves it to the parents. The application of ETLE does not fully foster the character of discipline and honesty, especially in high school students. Because there are still those who violate invisible rules such as not having a SIM and ETLE can still be cheated by covering the vehicle license plate.
INOVASI PENGOLAHAN RUMPUT LAUT MENJADI AGAR-AGAR DI DESA BANDAR DALAM, KECAMATAN PULAU PISANG, KABUPATEN PESISIR BARAT, PROVINSI LAMPUNG
Authors: Master Jani , Muhammad Daffa , Titis Ayuningtyas Nastasya , Tarenka Gustiti , Kharisma Putri Anggita , Fintasari Saragih Jawak Cindi , Rizki Adinda Aryanti
Published: October 2023

Pulau Pisang adalah salah satu pulau paling barat yang ada di Provinsi Lampung yang langsung menghadap ke Samudra Hindia. Pulau Pisang yang merupakan wilayah satu kecamatan memiliki enam desa, yaitu Desa Labuhan, Desa Pasar, Desa Sukadana, Desa Suka Marga, Desa Pekon Lok, dan Desa Bandar Dalam.  Pulau Pisang memiliki potensi sumber daya alam yang besar, salah satunya adalah rumput laut. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan inovasi baru pembuatan agar-agar rumput laut mulai dari rasa dan juga bentuk yang lebih bervariasi. Kegiatan diawali dengan survey pemanfaatan sumber daya alam oleh masyarakat, lalu dilanjutkan dengan penyuluhan dan praktik pengolahan rumput laut. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan yang telah dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa sentuhan inovasi pengolahan rumput laut menjadi agar-agar dapat diterima oleh masyarakat, kegiatan ini juga dapat menimbulkan kesadaran masyarakat untuk lebih peka terhadap pemanfaatan sumber daya alam yang ada sehingga dapat menjadi peluang untuk peningkatan penghasilan keluarga.
PENANAMAN AKAR WANGI (Vetiveria zizanioides L.) SEBAGAI UPAYA MENGATASI BENCANA LONGSOR DI KELURAHAN SUMUR PUTRI
Authors: Saleh Ahmad , Astari Alamanda Lily , Emil Surya Adha  , Lambelli M. Daffa , Helmiana Putri Cantika , Wahyuni Rahma , Cempaka Sinta , Gorrety Yolanda , Fransisco Zizi
Published: October 2023

Penanaman akar wangi adalah salah satu langkah preventif dalam penanggulangan bencana tanah longsor. Akar wangi dipilih karena tanaman ini sangat mudah tumbuh, tidak perlu biaya perawatan yang tinggi, dan memiliki tingkat kesuksesan dalam menanggulangi bencana longsor yang tinggi. Penanaman dilakukan di wilayah Kelurahan Sumur Putri, Kecamatan Teluk Betung Selatan, Kota Bandar Lampung. Lokasi penanaman diprioritaskan di wilayah lereng bukit dengan potensi bencana tanah longsor yang tinggi. Mahasiswa KKN dan masyarakat melakukan penanaman secara konvensional dengan menggunakan alat dan bahan sederhana, seperti cangkul, sekop, dan pupuk. Masyarakat juga diberi edukasi tentang manfaat dari tanaman ini dan pentingnya mitigasi bencana. Hasilnya, masyarakat mulai tertarik dengan tanaman akar wangi sebagai salah satu cara untuk mencegah bencana tanah longsor yang sering terjadi di lingkungan mereka. Dengan adanya pencegahan bencana dan penghijauan yang dilakukan di wilayah Kelurahan Sumur Putri yang memiliki kontur tanah perbukitan, dampak bencana alam dapat diminimalisasi sehingga warga dapat hidup dengan tenang tanpa dihantui rasa takut.
The Effect of Peer Mentoring on Acceptance of and Intention to Use Web 2.0 Tools
Authors: RAMAZANOĞLU Mehmet , AKIN Tayfun , SOLAK Mehmet Şahin
Published: October 2023

Purpose: This study seeks to shed light on the effect of peer mentoring on the acceptance of and intention to use Web 2.0 tools.

Design/Methodology/Approach: In the study, the static-group comparison pretest-posttest design, which falls into the category of weak experimental designs, was applied. The study group consisted of 165 (Experiment=76, Control=89) pre-service teachers continuing their second-year education in different departments of a public university in the 2021-2022 academic year. The implementation period of the study lasted for eight weeks and a total of 16 hours. In the study, the "unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model-2 / UTAUT2" scale was used as a data collection tool. The SPSS 26 package program was employed to analyse the data obtained in theß study. T-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and correlational t- test were used in the analyses.

Findings: İt was concluded that the acceptance of and intention to use Web 2.0 tools among the- pre-service teachers receiving peer mentoring and teacher guidance were positively affected with a higher rate of effect for pre-service teachers receiving peer mentoring. Results based on gender revealed that the effect of peer mentoring on the acceptance of and intention to use technology among pre-service teachers was in favour of female pre-service teachers in various constructs. Results based on the ownership of a computer revealed that the effect was in favour of pre-service teachers owning computers in various constructs. And finally, results based on the department variable revealed that the effect was at a higher level for pre-service teachers in English Language Education than pre-service teachers in Elementary Mathematics Education. The results of the present study also contain some recommendations for future studies on the topic.

Highlights: The effect of different blended models can be examined in similar studies. Similar studies can be carried out with a full experimental design and mixed model methods. Studies can be re-examined with different variables.
IDENTIFIKASI KESULITAN MENGERJAKAN SOAL FISIKA SISWA KELAS VIII SMP IT INSAN MULIA BATANGHARI PADA MATERI GETARAN DAN GELOMBANG TAHUN AJARAN 2017/2018
Authors: Khairani Luthfi , Partono Partono , Alarifin Dedy Hidayatullah
Published: October 2023

Abstract: This research was conducted to identify the difficulties of working onphysics problems in the junior high school of the students based on the problemsolving stages. This study uses test and interview methods, for respondentsconsist of 19 students in the eighth grade of SMP It Insan Mulia Batanghari. Theresults showed that the average difficulty at the stage of writing down the knownand asked quantities was 47.93%, writing the formula/equation used was63.16%, operating arithmetic of 85.34%, and writing the final unit of 31.98 %.Forms of difficulty experienced by the students include writing symbols,converting units, writing formulas, performing calculations, and writing down thefinal units.Keywords: Identify, Trouble Working on Questions, Physics Problem Solving
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN INKUIRI TERBIMBING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR IPA DITINJAU DARI MINAT BELAJAR
Authors: Aini Eni Nur , Partono Partono , Riswanto Riswanto , Prihandono Eko
Published: October 2023

Abstract: The guided inquiry learning model is a model that involves all students' ability to search and investigate in a systematic, critical, logical, analytical and developing emotional and student skill. The purpose of this research is to know the difference of student learning outcomes between the control class and the experimental class after using the model guided inquiry learning and to know interest in learning to support the improvement of student learning outcomes. This type of research is a quasi experiment because not all variables can be managed and controlled strictly or fully. Where population in this research is all class of student of class VII SMPN 1 Pekalongan which amount 6 class. Sampling of this study researchers using purposive sampling, purposive sampling is a technique of determining the sample with certain considerations. The researcher used purposive sampling technique because the population is hoterogen. The sample used in this research is the students of class VII 1 and VII 2, which will be the control class and the experimental class. Data collection using questionnaires and tests. Questionnaires are used to determine students' learning interests and tests are used to determine student learning outcomes. Then the data can be further analyzed using anakova test.Keywords: Guided Inquiry Learning Model, Interest in Learning, and Learning Outcomes.
PENGEMBANGAN ALAT WATER MONITOR PADA BUDIDAYA IKAN AIR TAWAR MENGGUNAKAN MIKROKONTROLER ARDUINO SEBAGAI SUMBER BELAJAR FISIKA
Authors: Sari Maya , Riswanto Riswanto , Prihandono Eko
Published: October 2023

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of the water monitor tool product, to determine the effectiveness of the product developed as a learning resource for students of SMK Negeri 2 Metro, to determine the user's response to the product developed. The development of this product can make it easier for fish farmers to monitor the pH and temperature of pond water and as a teacher learning supplement in practical activities at school. The product developed is a water monitor which is used to make it easier to monitor the pH and temperature of the water so that the fish care process becomes better and easier. The system for monitoring the pH and temperature of pool water is expected to be a system that can monitor the pH and temperature of the water and can condition it into the specified parameters. This research method uses the R&D (Research and development) method and uses the ADDIE model. Data collection instruments using data triangulation methods include three instruments, namely observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The data triangulation method is used by researchers to make it easier to draw conclusions. Based on the results of the analysis of the three instruments that have been triangulated, it proves that the results of the responses of teachers, students, and the community produce an average response of 84.97% and are in the very good category.Keywords: Cultivation, Practice, pH and temperature.
PERBANDINGAN HASIL BELAJAR DAN TINGKAT KOLABORASI SISWA MENGGUNAKAN METODE DISKUSI ANTARA KELOMPOK HOMOGEN DENGAN KELOMPOK HETEROGEN
Authors: Ningsih Wahyu , Suseno Nyoto , Salim M Barkah
Published: October 2023

The culture which applied to the education system in Indonesia is the grouping of students who tend to be heterogeneous. Many theories suggest that students whose learning using heterogeneous group discussion methods are better than homogeneous groups. However, there is also a claim that student who use learning methods of homogeneous group discussion is better than heterogeneous groups based on the Islamic educational system that refers to the homogeneous grouping of students. This study aims to determine the differences in learning result and the level of collaboration between homogeneous groups with heterogeneous groups and which groups are better. The kinds of this research is comparative with post-test only design. Sampling is done by purposive sampling. This research uses 2 (two) classes those are class VIII.1 consist of 27 students as homogeneous group and class VIII.2 consist of 31 students as heterogeneous group. The learning result data was taken by using test and collaboration using sheet observer. The results showed that the differences in learning result and levels of student collaboration between homogeneous groups with heterogeneous groups is 2,82 and 2,99. The result of study from homogeneous group is higher than heterogeneous group that is 73,91 equal to 61,06. The level of homogeneous group collaboration is higher than the heterogeneous group that is 66.20 equal to 57.74.
PENGEMBANGAN ALAT PRAKTIKUM FISIKA PADA TOPIK HUKUM KEKEKALAN MOMENTUM BERBASIS ARDUINO UNO MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR ULTRASONIK HC-SR94
Authors: Ardianto Ahmad , Suseno Nyoto , Rosa Friska Octavia , Prihandono Eko
Published: October 2023

Arduino uno/microcontroller can be applied in the world of education, one of which is used as material for the development of digital practicum tools. This research aims to; (1) develop a physics practicum tool in the mechanics course, namely the material for the law of conservation of momentum which is developed based on Arduino uno; (2) to find out how to design more precise practicum tools; (3) knowing the feasibility of the momentum conservation law practicum tool developed. This research is an ADDIE research which involves the stages of model development with five steps/development phases including: analysis, design, development or production, implementation and evaluation. Research data were collected using a validation questionnaire sheet, user response questionnaires and documentation. The results of this study are; (1) produce a product in the form of a physics practicum tool on the material of the law of conservation of momentum based on Arduino uno with an ultrasonic sensor HC-SR04; (2) the precision/precision of the practicum tool that has been developed has an accuracy value of 0.178 kg m/s; (3) the feasibility of the product of physics practicum tools on the material of the law of conservation of momentum based on Arduino uno with the ultrasonic sensor HC-SR04 as a whole is categorized as very feasible to use, namely getting a percentage value of 86% according to media experts, 91% according to material experts and 90% according to media experts. students/users and practicum tools developed are categorized as very suitable for use in practical activities. The product resulting from this research is a practical tool for the law of conservation of momentum based on Arduino uno using an ultrasonic sensor HC-SR04. In this development, it is not only practicum tools, the practicum tools developed are equipped with user manuals and practicum guides that function to make it easier for users to carry out practical activities.
La danza folklórica y su aporte en la disminución del sedentarismo en el personal docente
Authors: Dávila Pablo , Neira Nancy , Zambrano César , Endara Jenny
Published: October 2023

The teaching staff is going through an occupational health problem due to the long working hours that they have little free time left to develop; One of the factors that affects the sedentary lifestyle of teachers, is the null practice of work recreation within the school institutions, since it originates from the ignorance of the benefits offered by recreation, it is precisely in this research that emphasizes the awareness of the benefits of work recreation in teaching staff, focused from the dance part within the working day in the face of this problem there is a large number of studies that explain the benefits of work recreation as a strategy to reduce sedentary lifestyle in teachers of the tax education system. For this reason, the article focuses its attention on evaluating a recreational program of folkloric dance as a means of reducing sedentary lifestyle aimed at high school teachers of the fiscal system. The project is based on different research designs starting from the documentary, field and quasi-experimental analysis, through the application of tests directed to the teachers and the sedentary lifestyle that allowed to collect significant amounts to determine the diagnosis; As a result of these investigative analyzes, the final conclusion was reached that responds to the stated objective, which is to reduce sedentary lifestyle in teachers. Therefore, it is affirmed that the Folk Dance Recreational Program has significant effects on the reduction of sedentary lifestyle in secondary education teachers of the fiscal system.
Key Factors Affecting the Implementation of Integrated Project Delivery for Lean Construction
Authors: Bin Asad Saad
Published: October 2023

The global construction industry suffers from increased costs, time delays, and low productivity rates. A solution to these issues is the increased application of Lean Construction (LC) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). LC is a way to design the production system to minimise waste and maximise the possible value generation. IPD is the practical application of LC. IPD is an approach that integrates people, systems, business structures, and practices into a process that collaboratively utilises the skills and opinions of all project participants to enhance project results. IPD aims to minimise waste in construction projects, improving health and safety, cost, schedule, and quality, and addressing the trust issues in the construction industry by attempting to promote a positive collaboration based on mutual respect. Though numerous literature is available on IPD, an in-depth analysis of the barriers to IPD has never been conducted. This study addresses this research gap and aims to present the barriers to IPD in detail. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted using 4 databases: Scopus, Emerald, ScienceDirect and International Group for LC using keywords “integrated project delivery” and “challenges”. Additional searches using synonyms such as “barriers” and “obstacles” were conducted as well; the keywords yielding the highest number of results were selected and every paper was examined to identify either explicit or implicit mention of IPD barriers. The SLR identified 222 barriers to IPD globally. The barriers were grouped into themes and separated as primary codes. The themes include Legal and Contractual, Financial, Technological, Cultural/Organisational, Collaboration and Communication, and Governmental/Political. The barriers are displayed using VOSViewer to visualise the co-occurrence of factors. The implications of this research will aid researchers and industry practitioners in understanding existing barriers comprehensively and identifying the most frequent barriers to IPD for LC in the global context.
Whiria te Tamariki, Whiria te Tāngata, Whiria te Mātauranga: Māori Parents’ Experience of Playcentre
Authors: Hansen Talena
Published: October 2023

Playcentre is a parent-led Early Childhood Education (ECE) model in Aotearoa New Zealand wherein parents can build relationships with other whānau while being present to educate their children. Playcentre has a long-standing tradition of empowering parents and children to undertake education together. Māori parents’ experiences of Playcentre represent a unique perspective on the bicultural underpinnings of Playcentre and the national ECE curriculum, Te Whāriki. This research opens a conversation about different cultural perspectives within Playcentre. It is a timely conversation as ECE is increasingly becoming an outsourced job, where funding favours teacher-led services. Focussed through a kaupapa Māori lens, this research explores Māori parents’ experiences of Playcentre, their reasons for choosing Playcentre, and their understandings of the bicultural ECE curriculum Te Whāriki. Data was collected through six interviews, as well as an interview I conducted with myself using a narrative inquiry approach, and was analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. This presentation looks at a key theme of this research which showed that positive partnership between tangata whenua and tangata tiriti is paramount to Māori parents’ feelings of empowerment as Māori in Playcentre. The importance of whakapapa both to te ao Māori through genealogy and to Playcentre through familial connections is explored, as it is a key factor in Māori parents’ decisions to join Playcentre. I will also discuss the importance of Māori resilience, and how my participants were able to turn feelings of whakamā into whakamana within the Playcentre context. Playcentre is a setting where Māori parents who have been disenfranchised are finding a space to reclaim their identity as Māori and build resilience; however, that relies on positive partnership. To be able to thrive in Playcentre, Māori parents need to be better supported, understood, and celebrated in that environment.
Tangohia Mai te Taura (Take This Rope)
Authors: Williams Toiroa
Published: October 2023

Emanating from my PhD thesis Tangohia mai te taura (Take This Rope), this presentation discusses a practice-led research project that asks: ‘How might approaches to Māori documentary making serve to elevate whānau narratives of experience and function as an artistic mode of redress?’ The project generates a photographic essay in discourse with whakatauākī (significant saying), composed waiata (song), oratory, and a documentary that collectively considers connections between our murdered ancestor Chief Mokomoko, whenua, and whānau. By framing ‘documentary’ as something inclusive of film but also embracing oratory, toi pūkare and photographic essay creation, the study considers ways in which a researcher dealing with vulnerable family narratives might work cooperatively with a rōpū of artistic collaborators within Mātauranga Māori (Māori customs and knowledge) and kaupapa Māori (Māori research approaches). Emanating from the Kaupapa Māori paradigm, the study employs a Pūrākau methodology (McNeill and Pouwhare 2018; Pouwhare, 2016; 2019), where a tree functions as a metaphor for connecting explicit and esoteric knowledge. In such research, mahi (practice) operates like osmosis, drawing sustenance from roots that reach down into the realm of Te Kura Huna (what is unseen, genealogical, esoteric or tacit), drawing knowledge up into Te Kura Tūrama (the light of what is explicit and seen). The significance of the study lies in its potential to rethink documentary inquiry as culturally located practice. In so doing, the project will contribute to the corpus of knowledge about the wrongful execution of Chief Mokomoko and the resulting impact of land confiscation on our whānau. It will also extend how processes of indigenous, photographic and filmic documentation might function as a form of raranga (weaving), where interwoven strands are employed to create a fabric of understanding that may increase feelings of value, identification and historical redress.
Boots on the Ground: Integration of Fieldwork in Coastal Governance Decision-Making Processes
Authors: Werder Vanessa
Published: October 2023

Our understanding of and engagement with landscape and site – as a physical, cultural, and spiritual location – have undergone radical changes in recent years. In an era of predicted increases in ecological and climatic challenges and the poly-crisis of the Anthropocene, it is inevitable to reframe how we think through and work with landscapes (Kahn & Burns, 2021). This paradigm shift requires novel frameworks, techniques, and tools for engaging with landscapes on a governance level. The coast of Aotearoa New Zealand exemplifies a particular landscape type, yet has eluded a holistic definition within coastal governance. Together with the Western bifurcation of land versus sea, this omission has caused a lack of communication across marine and terrestrial planning authorities (Peart, 2007) and systemic issues in our (built) environment. We must adopt more site-specific and site-sensitive methods to ground our thinking and practices on the multi-layered constructs of landscapes. Fieldwork counters the technical, apparent omniscient processes of outdated paradigms of controlling ‘nature’ and reveals serendipitous findings rooted within a specific site. Therefore, engaging human researchers deeply within the field and the multi-scalar and diverse ontological reality of the more-than-human and non-vital. This methodological approach critiques the prevalent positivistic framing of current landscape planning practices by adopting an interpretive perspective (Davoudi, 2012). In my research, I look at a coastal site in Tāmaki Makaurau, and explore methods of fieldwork to derive theory from practical activity. This approach enhances the learnings from canonical texts and counters the hardening of divides between theory and practice in landscape architecture and related fields of study (Kahn & Burns, 2021). By exploring site-specific methods, I am uncovering the synthetic qualities of fieldwork practices and address their benefits for integration into decision-making processes for coastal governance.
Predicting Rainfall-Induced Landslides in Muriwai, Auckland: A Comprehensive Multi-Model Approach for Enhanced Risk Management
Authors: Chamachaei Yousef Adeeb
Published: October 2023

Landslide studies hold significant importance in understanding and mitigating the risks associated with these geohazards. Particularly in regions like New Zealand, where diverse topography and climatic conditions contribute to frequent landslide occurrences, such studies are crucial. This research focuses on Muriwai, Auckland, a region that has experienced substantial landslide activity triggered by rainfall. The study adopts a multi-model approach, integrating both empirical and process-based models to predict rainfall-induced landslides. This approach leverages the strengths of individual models, including logistic regression, random forest, support vector machines, artificial neural networks, and decision trees, thereby enhancing the robustness and accuracy of predictions. A comprehensive dataset, comprising historical landslide records, climatic data, and terrain and geological data, is used to train and validate these models. The data is spatially aligned within a unified Geographic Information System (GIS) database, ensuring consistency and accuracy in the analysis. The multi-model ensemble provides a probabilistic prediction of landslide occurrence, which is visualized as a landslide susceptibility map. This map serves as a valuable tool for understanding the spatial distribution of landslide risks in Muriwai. The performance of each model and the ensemble is evaluated using several metrics, ensuring the reliability of the predictions. The results are interpreted to understand the influence of different factors, particularly climatic parameters, on landslide occurrences. This study's findings contribute to effective landslide risk management and mitigation strategies in Muriwai, Auckland, and provide valuable insights for similar studies in other regions.
Exploring Social Connectedness and its Impact on University Adjustment and Well-being: A Mixed-Methods Study in New Zealand
Authors: Liu Emma
Published: October 2023

Social connectedness is defined as having strong social relationships or networks. A high degree of social connectedness has been found to promote adjustment and psychosocial well-being of university students. Social connections enrich students' social lives, help them make new friends, and alleviate homesickness. However, first-year students often report difficulty making social connections, leading to psychological problems and high dropout rates. Students who fail to develop social networks face greater challenges integrating into the university environment (Jorgenson et al., 2018). A shift to online teaching during COVID-19, and its continued use, has impacted the opportunities students have to integrate socially, with implications for their adjustment and well-being (Elmer et al., 2020). This research utilizes a mixed-methods approach. Study 1 employs qualitative interviews (n=20) to: (1) explore how domestic and international students establish social connections in the post-COVID era; and (2) identify adjustment challenges students face during their first year of university. Study 2, using a sample of 300 NZ university students, will examine the validity of the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (Baker & Siryk, 1989), and its suitability for use in Study 3. Study 3 will employ a quantitative longitudinal design with survey data (n=400) collected at two time-points. It aims to investigate the influence of first-year university students' levels of social connectedness on adjustment to university and psychosocial wellbeing. This research will contribute to a greater understanding of the factors that impact the successful transition to a university environment. It may also enable tertiary institutions to develop strategies to enhance students' academic experience and safeguard their wellbeing.
Social Construction of Local Wisdom of Kaombo Laut in Binongko Island Communities, Wakatobi Islands
Authors: Turasih Turasih
Published: October 2023

The people of Binongko Island are a community united by the customary rules of Sarano Wali as a traditional institution which is still maintained today. Sarano Wali's customary rules cover setting the values ​​of everyday life as well as managing interactions between humans and nature both on land and at sea. In the interaction between humans and marine resources on local wisdom values ​​called kaombo laut which contains the obligations and rights of the community towards marine resources and the sanctions in case of violations. This study aims to explore related: (1) marine kaombo as a form of local wisdom in regulating interactions between humans and marine resources on Binongko Island; and (2) the formation of marine kaombo social construction in the Binongko Island community. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Based on the results of the study it is known that sea kaombo is a form of regulation of opening and closing areas called toomboemo (closed) and bukaano kaombo (open). The sea kaombo procession uses traditional rituals carried out by the community through the Sarano Wali traditional institution. The social construction of marine kaombo in the Binongko Island community is realized from the continuous application of marine kaombo as a form of preserving local wisdom.

Keywords: Social Construction, Kaombo, Local Wisdom, Sarano Wali, Wakatobi
The Submerged intangible
Authors: Marín Clavijo Jesús , López Rodríguez Silvia
Published: October 2023

La Sala de Exposiciones “La Cisterna” de la Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad de Lisboa exhibe hasta el próximo 26 de junio un conjunto de obras de los investigadores y artistas que conforman el proyecto de investigación “Sistema experto de indicadores intangibles del paisaje urbano” (ULPAES), de la Universidad de Málaga (España). Se muestra en esta sala gracias a la invitación del profesor Rogerio Taveira de la Facultad de Bellas Artes de Lisboa. Estas obras son el resultado de sus producciones y experimentaciones desde el campo de las Bellas Artes y la Arquitectura y nos ofrecen una concepción del paisaje urbano integral, destacando por un lado singularidades histórico patrimoniales, y por otro lado visiones desde un amplio abanico diferencial de miradas, percepciones, interpretaciones y lecturas que rompen con las metodologías polarizadas actuales de análisis del espacio urbano para aportar nueva información que complemente su percepción y vivencia desde el punto de vista del ciudadano inmerso en la ciudad. El paisaje urbano se concibe como una realidad física y al mismo tiempo como la representación que de él se hace la población. La efectiva implementación de indicadores intangibles de paisaje urbano que propone este proyecto de investigación supone un diálogo disciplinario sin complejos que sin lugar a dudas es un aporte tanto a los estudios urbanos analíticos como al conocimiento basado en los modos y metodologías de la experimentación artística. Esta exposición multidisciplinar es un conjunto de obras de muy diversa índole, pues encontramos desde vídeos documentales de intervenciones urbanas, performativos e interactivos, hasta fotografías experimentales, así como obra pictórica, escultórica, dibujos, etc.
Evaluation of the radiosensitizing effect of MEK inhibitor KZ-001 on non-small cell lung cancer cells in vitro
Authors: Huang Gongchao , Zhang Wenqin , Tian Hongqi
Published: October 2023

Background

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has a poor prognosis and usually presents resistance against radiotherapy. MEK inhibitors have been proven to possess a radiosensitization effect. The compound KZ-001 as a particular MEK inhibitor is superior to the listed MEK inhibitor AZD6244.

Objective

To investigate whether KZ-001 could enhance the radiosensitivity of NSCLC cell lines in vitro.

Methods

MTT and colony formation assay were used to evaluate the radiosensitivity effect of KZ-001. Immunofluorescence, cell cycle, apoptosis staining, and western blot experiments were used to explore the radiosensitivity mechanism.

Results

KZ-001 significantly decreased A549 cell viability at 6 Gy and 8 Gy radiation doses and caused the radiosensitivity at 1 Gy, 4 Gy, and 6 Gy in colony formation experiments. The A549 apoptosis ratio induced by irradiation (IR) combined with KZ-001 increased significantly in comparison with that by IR monotherapy (10.57% vs. 6.23%, P = 0.0055). The anti-apoptosis marker Bcl-XL was found downregulated in KZ-001 and IR-treated A549/H460 cells, but apoptosis marker Bax was downregulated in H460. Extracellular regulated protein kinases (ERK1/2) phosphorylation of H460 cells could be blocked both by IR alone and IR combined with KZ-001. IR combined with KZ-001 is able to inhibit ERK activation of A549 cells apparently. KZ-001 increased the proportion of G2 phase in irradiated cells from 21.24% to 32.22%. KZ-001 could also significantly increase the double-strand break damage cell ratio to more than 30% compared to the irradiation alone group.

Conclusions

MEK1/2 inhibitor KZ-001 is a potential radiosensitizer for clinical applications.