bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Interaktywny dokument i wizualizacja danych w dwóch ujęciach
Authors: Składanek Marcin
Published: December 2024

The contemporary convergence of documentary practices and data visualization sets an interesting field for both creative and conceptual exploration. At the same time, however, at both levels we are still dealing with a challenge, a broad spectrum of possibilities still waiting to be filled with the full range of solutions. The aim of this text is to look at the phenomenon of interactive documents based on data visualization from two key perspectives. The first one is focused on the issue of the status of data and their visual representations in the context of Big Data as a set of culturally, socially, politically and business shaped database technologies, data analysis schemes and numerous ideologies that accompany these activities. There is also an interesting cognitive perspective of how data were and are conceptualized, produced and used both in the tradition of documentary film and in the domain of applied data visualizations. The second approach problematizes the tension between the sublime and the anti-sublime, as two opposing (although very often complementary in individual implementations) epistemic attitudes, which in data visualization research have been used as a tool for typologizing practices, but also as concepts capturing the transgressive value of visual representations of large scale data repositories.
A Little White-Lie: Negotiating the Ethical Dilemma of Truth-Telling and Lying from an African Indigenous Religion Perspective
Authors: LAYEFA Goodluck Tamarameiye , EZENAGU Ngozi , OLUGBEMI-GABRIEL Olumide , AJISAFE Ibikunle Olayiwola , AJEPE Ife Fiyinfolu , WAHAB Babatunde M
Published: December 2024

Truth-telling is a cherished religious value in most African societies as opposed to lying. Thus, African indigenous religion upholds the virtue of truth-telling and abhors the vice of lying. This accepted religious virtue is promoted through various means, including film. The film, A Little White-Lie pictures a chaste working-class lady who deceitfully arranges for marriage, a pseudo-spouse under intense parental pressure. As the plot gradually unfolds, the truth is revealed that the fiancé is a true exemplification of ‘a little white lie’. Nevertheless, the film ends in a happy marital union contrary to the punishment for vices from the Afrocentric baseline as the film seems to endorse the vice of lying. The paper examines the art of lying and its verisimilitude in Nigerian society by employing a qualitative survey as the research methodology. Data were collected using focus group discussions. Most participants affirm that any form of lying is wrong and unnecessary from a religious perspective; others contend that lying though wrong is justifiable under some existential conditions. More so, some participants hold that the film reflects the culture and traditions of the Nigerian society. In contrast, a few others view the film as a negation of the religious values of the society it portrays. The study recommends that Nigerian film producers should endeavour to run storylines that align with the normative values of society.
AI in higher education: Faculty perspective towards artificial intelligence through UTAUT approach
Authors: Perez Ryan Clifford L.
Published: December 2024

Applications of AI in higher education have been around for several years, and numerous studies have looked at the pedagogical potential that these applications can offer to support the learning processes. However, there are still concerns and misunderstandings about acceptance in higher education, particularly among faculty members, despite the growing number of studies and their opportunities for supporting the educational and learning process. This paper aims to investigate the Behavioral Intention (BI) of Higher Education Institution faculty (HEI-faculty) towards adopting AI from a pedagogical perspective. The hypotheses in this paper were tested using a technology acceptance model with four major constructs: Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Social Influence (SI), and Facilitating Conditions (FC), as well as the effects of four mediating variables: age, gender, experience, and voluntariness. The result has shown that the Behavioral Intention (BI) of adopting AI among HEI faculty has a strong positive significant correlation with PE, EE, SI, and FC. Interestingly, the social influence of adopting AI from colleagues has a strong influence on the use of AI for education. Thus, one of the proposed hypotheses was disproven. Furthermore, the result of this paper also suggests considerations for the future development of AI applications for HE.
Teachers’ perspectives and practice in using learning approaches to foster learner autonomy in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Tai Huu , Tran Thu Le Anh
Published: December 2024

The research paper’s primary objective was to understand teachers’ reflections on the implementation of different learning approaches, including resource-based, curriculum-based, classroom-based, technological-based, teacher-based, and learner-based approaches, to foster Learner Autonomy (LA) of Vietnamese undergraduates. Applying learning approaches to encourage LA has been widely discussed; however, there is a lack of evidence of teachers’ perspective and practice, in relation to their professional experience, of those approaches to cultivating LA. A survey was conducted at the Creative Language Center of Ton Duc Thang University (TDT CLC), Vietnam, to collect responses from lecturers who have different experience in teaching English at the tertiary level. The findings indicate that teachers, regardless of experience, focused more on classroom-based approaches, such as providing cooperative learning and peer discussion to foster LA. However, teachers with more experience tend to focus on learner-based approaches to provide more individual training and assistance to help students become more autonomous learners. Understanding the concept of learning approaches and their implementation is believed to benefit teachers, especially those with less experience, in fostering LA in their own teaching context.
BSBA-MM graduate employment outcomes: A tracer study at Northwest Samar State University
Authors: David Joseph Emil A. , Puerto Bevelyn A. , Patimo Donald M.
Published: December 2024

Higher education institutions produce graduates who are competitive in the dynamic labor market. This study aimed to determine the employability of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management of the College of Management of Northwest Samar State University in batches 2022 and 2023. Specifically, this study sought to determine the employability of graduates in terms of sex, frequency of employment, percentage of employment, location of employment of the graduates, and whether they are employed or not. A descriptive research design was employed in the conduct of the study. The researchers gathered the data with the use of questionnaires and interviews. The researchers used total quota sampling as their sampling technique. A total of 28 graduates from batch 2022 and 58 from batch 2023 were the respondents of the study. Results revealed that, for batch 2022, the majority of the employed graduates are working within Calbayog City and few are working in other areas. The majority of employed graduates are females from batch 2022. The findings also revealed that among the graduates of batch 2023, only one male was employed and working outside Calbayog City. The researchers recommend conducting periodic tracing of graduate employability, enhancing curriculum to help graduates become more competitive in the labor market, indulging faculty members in industry immersion programs, considering other variables in future graduate tracer studies, and making use of this research as the basis for future conclusive research.
DESAFIO DA POSSE E O PORTE DE ARMA DE FOGO NO BRASIL
Authors: Silva Samuel Vitor Martins da , Galan Fernanda dos Santos Silva
Published: December 2024

O artigo exposto tem o objetivo de salientar de forma comprobatória a importância e o direito do cidadão de bem de possuir a arma de fogo para sua defesa, pautado no Estatuto do Desarmamento (Lei n°10.826/2003). O presente artigo usou uma  metodologia  expositiva e explicativa, através de pesquisas bibliográficas, utilizando de livros, artigos, jurisprudências e produções científicas online. O mesmo é dividido em tópicos e subtópicos, em que expõem a diferença entre a Posse e o Porte de armas de fogo, a importância da legítima defesa armada e, concluindo, traz uma breve análise sobre a armamento em relação a sociedade brasileira. Cada dia que passa vivencia-se o aumento da criminalidade e consequentemente o aumento da insegurança por parte do cidadão de bem, os quais muitas vezes saem de seus lares sem saber se irão voltar. A sociedade é preparada para se prevenir de muitas coisas em diferentes esferas da vida porém, são poucos os que se previnem das violentas ondas de crimes.
Safety Assessment on Genetically Modified MS11 Brassica Napus and MS11 × RF3 Brassica Napus for Food and Feed Uses Under Assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 (RP307)
Authors:   Food Standards Agency,   Food Standards Scotland
Published: December 2024

The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland (FSA/FSS) received an application from BASF Agricultural Solutions Seed US LLC under Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 for MS11 and MS11 × RF3 Brassica napus (oilseed rape). MS11 B. napus is part of a breeding system developed to obtain progeny that benefit from hybrid vigour, a phenomenon by which the progeny of cross-breeding display improved agronomic characteristics. MS11 B. napus does not produce viable pollen (“male sterile”) and must be pollenated by another line, such as RF3 B. napus to produce the hybrid MS11 × RF3 B. napus. FSA/FSS undertook a safety assessment of MS11 and MS11 × RF3 B. napus and asked the ACNFP (Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes) to provide scientific advice on the data submitted for the authorisation of MS11 and MS11 × RF3 B. napus. The molecular characterisation of both MS11 B. napus and MS11 × RF3 B. napus confirmed the presence of both T-DNA inserts and raised no safety concerns. Genetic stability of both loci, and phenotypic stability of transgenic protein expression, were both confirmed. Due to the inability to produce homozygous MS11 B. napus seed for the compositional analyses, a comparative assessment of MS11 × RF3 B. napus was provided. The ACNFP considered this approach appropriate, particularly considering MS11 B. napus is not a stand-alone product and will not enter the market as a single event. The results from the comparative assessment of MS11 × RF3 B. napus did not raise any safety concerns. Studies on the newly expressed proteins found no evidence of potential toxicology. Independent bioinformatics analysis of the allergenicity potential of the newly expressed proteins found no safety concerns. FSA/FSS concluded, based on this advice, that MS11 B. napus (in the context of this stack only) and MS11 × RF3 B. napus are as safe as their conventional counterpart with respect to its potential effects on human and animal health.
The Smallest Bipartite Intrinsically Knotted Graph
Authors: Johnson Brenda , Li Shizhe
Published: December 2024

We use the restoring method of Kim, Mattman, and Oh  to prove that the Heawood graph is the only bipartite graph with 21 edges that is intrinsically knotted.
The Relationship Between Exclusive Breastfeeding And Stunting Incidence In Toddlers Aged 24-60 Months At The Panombean Panei Health Center
Authors: Kurnia Purba Amelia , Halim Yeni , Meldawati Meldawati
Published: December 2024

Indonesia as a developing country has many health problems, one of these problems is stunting. According to WHO, stunting is a condition where a child's z-score is less than -2 SD/standard deviation as measured on the WHO growth curve. Many factors cause toddlers to experience stunting, such as poor nutritional status during the mother's pregnancy, parenting patterns, and exclusive breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding is the initial food for babies because it contains essential nutrients for immunity so that babies do not get infected easily. In North Sumatra, the stunting incidence rate is 21.1%, especially in Simalungun Regency, the stunting incidence rate is 17.4%. Seeing the conditions that occurred, interest arose in conducting research in the Simalungun Regency area, specifically in the Panombean Panei area. This research uses observational analytical methods with a cross sectional study research design. The sampling technique used in this research was total sampling with a total of 50 toddlers who met the criteria. The assessment of exclusive breastfeeding was carried out by completing a questionnaire by mothers of toddlers. The statistical test used is Chi-Square. The research results showed that 29 (58%) toddlers were given breast milk non-exclusively, so there were 21 (42%) stunted toddlers and 8 (16%) normal toddlers. There are 21 (42%) toddlers who receive exclusive breast milk, of which 9 (18%) toddlers are stunted and 12 (24%) toddlers are normal. The results of the analysis show a p-value = 0.035, which means there is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting. The conclusion of this research is that there is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 24-60 months at the Panombean Panei Health Center.
An Exploration of Issues in the Attraction and Retention of Teachers to Non-Metropolitan Schools in Western Australia
Authors: Frid Sandra , Smith Melanie , Sparrow Len , Trindad Sue
Published: December 2024

Recent graduates of pre-service primary/early childhood education programmes completed a written questionnaire to ascertain their teaching locations and professional development needs. Analysis of the data raised important questions concerning the attraction and retention of graduate teachers to non-metropolitan schools, challenging some commonly held beliefs and revealing that: it is not necessary to 'go country' to obtain fulltime employment upon graduation; both metropolitan and non- metropolitan employment positions lead to changing locations and/or jobs; and it is not the younger graduates who take up teaching positions in non-metropolitan schools. The findings also suggested there are differences in professional development needs, with 'time' more predominant as a need for non-metropolitan teachers.
La competencia de la víctima como criterio delimitador de la imputación penal desde la perspectiva victimodogmática
Authors: Verdugo Lazo Jorge , Arias Grace
Published: December 2024

En algunos tipos penales la víctima puede tener cierta participación en la configuración del hecho punible, y consecuentemente en la imputación objetiva del sujeto activo, cuando se dan determinadas circunstancias de imputabilidad en que puede existir favorecimiento de una autopuesta en peligro, o cuando la víctima acepta el riesgo, pero no el resultado típico que causa daño al bien jurídico protegido. Esos presupuestos colocan a la víctima en el centro de la reflexión sobre la autoría, especialmente cuando es ella quien tiene el control del riesgo, siendo este el criterio que se utiliza para distinguir entre el riesgo compartido entre la víctima y el tercero que da cabida a la imputación objetiva. En ese contexto, el autor analiza la influencia de la intervención de la víctima en el supuesto fáctico y la creación del riesgo imputable a sí misma o a terceras personas relacionadas con el hecho punible.
Informe psicológico pericial sobre valoración del daño a un adolescente con discapacidad
Authors: Núñez Valdivia Francisco
Published: December 2024

Este trabajo evalúa la credibilidad del testimonio y el daño psicológico, los cuales están relacionados con denuncia de presuntos delitos por insultos, humillaciones,  amenazas y agresiones de forma reiterada desde la infancia hasta la actualidad a un adolescente de 13 años con discapacidad intelectual y visual por parte de otros jóvenes del lugar de residencia. El objetivo es conocer el impacto del maltrato en su estado mental y su funcionamiento cotidiano. Los resultados muestran síntomas intrusivos, evitación persistente y alteración cognitiva y afectiva que son compatibles con un F43.10 Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático. Se destaca la importancia de intervenir adecuadamente en los casos de menores de edad con discapacidad para mitigar los efectos negativos de su salud mental que condicionan su desarrollo evolutivo. Se concluye la necesidad de medidas de protección de la situación de maltrato relatada, así como ofrecer apoyo psicológico para mejorar su bienestar personal actual y futuro.
ASTROTURFING E TRANSPARÊNCIA DIGITAL: DESAFIOS E IMPACTOS NO DIREITO DO CONSUMIDOR
Authors: Ferreira Chianca Dayara , Francisco do Nascimento Carlos
Published: December 2024

Com o advento e o avanço das tecnologias, a troca de mensagens instantâneas entre pessoas tornou-se global. No entanto, esse avanço trouxe consigo práticas problemáticas que violam direitos fundamentais dos cidadãos. Uma dessas é o astroturfing, que consiste na criação de estratégias ou campanhas por grupos ou empresas, por meio da falsa impressão de apoio popular ou de opinião pública genuína sobre algo, com o intuito de manipular a opinião e o poder de escolha dos consumidores, afetando negativamente a cadeia de consumo. Nessa perspectiva, este trabalho objetiva analisar o impacto do astroturfing no direito das relações de consumo, explorando como essas práticas de manipulação afetam o direito à informação clara, verdadeira e objetiva, e a liberdade decisória do consumidor. Além disso, busca-se verificar como a legislação brasileira lida com a prática, quais impactos ela gera nas relações consumeristas e quais modificações são necessárias para aprimorar a legislação nacional. Para isso, faz-se uso da metodologia quali-quanti, com análise de dados e relatórios de mercado; da bibliográfica, com consulta a artigos, monografias e doutrina especializada; e da legislativa, com análise da Constituição Federal e do Código de Defesa do Consumidor. Concluiu-se que o astroturfing afeta diretamente e negativamente as relações de consumo, pois gera apoio falso à aquisição de produtos e serviços e manipula a percepção dos consumidores sobre eles. Ademais, a ausência de legislação específica, fiscalização e punição contribui para a persistência do fenômeno, sendo imprescindível modificar a legislação brasileira.
Utilizing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to Enhance English Language Proficiency among Yemeni EFL Learners
Authors: Alkamel Mohammed , Al-Badani Rehab khalid Hassan
Published: December 2024

This quantitative study aimed to investigate the use of MOOCs in improving the English language skills of Yemeni EFL learners. It sought to explore the perceptions of Yemeni EFL learners regarding the impact of MOOCs on improving their English language skills, the potential benefits of using MOOCs for language learning, and the obstacles encountered by learners. The sample of the study consisted of 86 English learners, including both males and females, enrolled at three universities in Ibb City, Yemen during the academic year 2023-2024. Closed-ended questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data, which was then analyzed using the SPSS statistical program. The findings of the study revealed that Yemeni EFL learners held an overall positive view of MOOCs and believed that they could enhance their English proficiency levels. The Yemeni EFL learners acknowledged the benefits of MOOCs in providing them with up-to-date learning resources, including readings, lectures, and videos. These diverse materials facilitated practical application and learning in a remote, online environment. The study presented several recommendations for EFL students, including recognizing the benefits of MOOCs, maintaining commitment and self-motivation, actively engaging with instructors and fellow learners, managing time effectively, and supplementing MOOC learning with additional resources.
O sistema acusatório brasileiro: a invalidade do art. 385 do Código de Processo Penal
Authors: Silva Breno Marcos Gomes
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho tem o intuito de discutir, com base no sistema acusatório brasileiro, a possibilidade de condenação e aplicação de agravantes de ofício pelo órgão julgador, perquirindo possível invalidade do art. 385 do Código de Processo Penal. Para alcançar o objeto central do trabalho, foi-se analisada a argumentação doutrinária, tanto a favor quanto contra a validade do art. 385 do CPP, bem como o entendimento encampado pelos tribunais pátrios nos casos concretos. O método indutivo foi utilizado, bem como as técnicas bibliográfica e documental, com destaque para o estudo dos argumentos doutrinários especializados e da jurisprudência dos Tribunais Superiores. A análise de dados seguiu uma perspectiva quali-quantitativa.
Cessão de pretensão e de legitimidade
Authors: Azevedo Gustavo
Published: December 2024

O artigo examina a possibilidade de cessão negocial da pretensão e da legitimidade, no processo individual. Propõe-se a examinar quatro pontos: se o titular de um direito pode ceder a um terceiro apenas a pretensão material para exigir tal direito em juízo; se um sujeito pode transferir a um terceiro apena legitimidade para defesa de direitos em juízo; se tais cessões resultam numa substituição processual voluntária; quais os pressupostos e requisitos para tais cessões.
Dispute Board Resolution ou Comitê de Resolução de Disputas
Authors: Azevedo Gustavo , Cunha Leonardo Carneiro da
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo trata do Dispute Board, expondo o histórico de seu desenvolvimento, suas características centrais, suas espécies (Dispute Review Board, Dispute Adjudication Board e Combined Dispute Board) e as distinções entre esse método de resolução de disputas e outros correlatos.
Incubadoras e Inovação: Uma Análise Espacial para os Municípios do Paraná
Authors: Cecato Franciele Aparecida , Malta Callegari Osvaldo , Pelinski Raiher Augusta , de Resende Miranda João Irineu
Published: December 2024

Este artigo analisou a importância das incubadoras na produção de inovação ao longo dos municípios do Paraná. Para isso, foi utilizado o número de patentes acumuladas entre 2015 e 2019 como indicador de inovação, estimando um modelo TOBIT espacial que levou em conta outras variáveis, como unidades produtivas locais, exportações, distância da capital e população ocupada. Como resultado, verificou que as incubadoras detêm um papel fundamental na promoção da inovação ao longo do Paraná, induzindo a produção de patentes no município e também no seu entorno, por meio dos transbordamentos espaciais.
Alternativas de solución a la crisis político-militar de El Salvador. (Informe al Sub-Comité de Asuntos Interamericanos de la Cámara de Representantes de EEUU)
Authors: Leiken Robert S.
Published: December 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 399-400, 1982: 67-88.
La intervención venezolana en El Salvador
Authors: R. E.
Published: December 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 399-400, 1982: 95-96.
Diciembre de 1981
Authors: Anaya Eugenio C.
Published: December 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 399-400, 1982: 101-103.
Informes y resoluciones internacionales ; Informes económicos, resoluciones y respuestas ; Elecciones
Authors: ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos
Published: December 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 399-400, 1982: 104-140.
Effective and Ineffective English Teacher
Authors: Atmowardoyo Haryanto , Sakkir Geminastiti , Sakkir Rini Isnaeni
Published: December 2024

This study examines the evolving role of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in the context of curriculum changes in Indonesia. The research addresses two key objectives: (1) to describe the characteristics of effective English teachers and (2) to identify the traits of ineffective English teachers. As educational reforms in Indonesia prompt shifts in teaching strategies, understanding these characteristics is critical to fostering improved learning outcomes in the EFL classroom. Using a qualitative descriptive research design, this study employs an interpretive approach to gather and analyze data. Qualitative research, in this context, attempts to describe and explain the teaching phenomena as they occur naturally. The study relies on interviews, observations, and document analysis to collect data, which is presented descriptively rather than numerically. The findings highlight the importance of adaptive teaching methods, pedagogical skills, and student-centered learning approaches in shaping the effectiveness of English teachers. Conversely, ineffective teachers tend to lack adaptability, demonstrate poor classroom management, and fail to engage students actively in the learning process. The significance of this research lies in its potential to inform teacher training programs and professional development initiatives. By providing a clear delineation between effective and ineffective teaching practices, the study offers valuable insights into how teachers can better align their methods with contemporary curriculum demands. This, in turn, can lead to enhanced critical thinking and language skills among EFL students in Indonesia. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on EFL teaching in Indonesia and underscores the need for continuous adaptation in teaching methodologies to meet evolving educational standards.
The Correlation Between Employee’s Work Motivation and Their Interpersonal Communication on Work Effectiveness at PT. Pelindo Jasa Maritim
Authors: Fariza Riska , Asfah Indrawaty , Asriati  , Azhari Ahmad , Anantatama Surya
Published: December 2024

This research is a correlation quantitative research with a sample of 62 employees at PT. Pelindo Jasa Maritim Makassar. The employees were obtained using a simple random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis was carried out with a description of the research data prerequisite test analysis, and hypothesis testing. The result showed that; (1) there is a positive significant relationship between work motivation and work effectiveness at PT Pelindo Jasa Maritim Makassar. This has been proven using the calculation of Pearson Product Moment. It was found that the correlation coefficient, a value of 0,406 is obtained. The level of the coefficient interval which is in the range of 0,400 – 0,599 shows a strong enough correlation level, (2) there is a positive significant relationship between interpersonal communication and work effectiveness at PT Pelindo Jasa Maritim, it was found that the correlation coefficient, a value of 0,671 is obtained and the level of the coefficient interval which is in the range of 0,600 – 0,799 shows a strong correlation level.
O FRACASSO DA RESSOCIALIZAÇÃO NO BRASIL: A FALÊNCIA DA LEI DE EXECUÇÃO PENAL
Authors: Barbosa Ana Paula , Neves Gabriel da Silva , Ramalho Luiz Fernando Dias
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo analisa a Lei de Execução Penal (LEP) brasileira, discutindo as suas ineficiências e o conceito do “estado inconstitucional das coisas”, declarado pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal em 2015. A pesquisa explora as falhas estruturais do sistema prisional e a inobservância dos direitos fundamentais dos apenados, que comprometem a dignidade humana e a função ressocializadora da pena. A partir de uma revisão crítica das políticas atuais e uma análise comparativa com sistemas prisionais internacionais, o estudo apresenta propostas de reforma e discute o papel do Estado na superação dessa crise institucional.
Leveraging Citizen Science, LiDAR, and Machine Learning for Snow Depth Estimation in Complex Terrain Environments
Authors: Liljestrand Dane , Johnson Ryan , Neilson Bethany , Strong Patrick , Cotter Elizabeth
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The majority of the water supply for many Western US states is derived from seasonal snowmelt in mountainous regions. This study aims to address gaps in basin-scale snowpack modeling by using a multi-step, Gaussian-based machine learning model to generate rapid, high-resolution, snow depth estimates at minimal cost by combining citizen-science snowdepth observations with static LiDAR terrain features collected at a single snow-free date. We focus on reducing personnel danger by modifying the algorithm to minimize the exposure of field sample collectors to avalanche-prone terrain. Using snow observations taken solely within a subbasin (∼9-km2) of a larger basin (∼70-km2), a basin-scale snow depth estimate is modeled for a given date throughout the snow season. Results show that a small number of observations (i.e., 10) within a subbasin can realize snow depth across the greater basin with high accuracy, with a root mean squared error (RMSE) of 0.37 m, and Kling-Gupta efficiency (KGE) of 0.59 when compared to the true snow depth distribution. We test the universality of the algorithm by modeling multiple subbasins of differing spatial characteristics and find similar results. The algorithm shows consistent performance across subbasins with varying spatial characteristics and maintains accuracy even when highrisk avalanche areas are excluded. This method exhibits a potential for citizen-scientist data to safely provide seamless modeled snow depth across different spatial ranges in snow-covered basins.
An integrated high-resolution bathymetric model for the Danube Delta system
Authors: Alaerts Lauranne , Lambrechts Jonathan , Randresihaja Ny Riana , Vandenbulcke Luc , Gourgue Olivier , Hanert Emmanuel , Grégoire Marilaure
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Acting as a buffer between the Danube and the Black Sea, the Danube Delta plays an important role in regulating the hydro-biochemical flows of this land-sea continuum. Despite its importance, very few studies have focused on the impact of the Danube Delta on the different fluxes between the Danube and the Black Sea. One of the first step to characterize this land-sea continuum is to describe the bathymetry of the Delta. However, there is no complete, easily accessible bathymetric data on all three branches of the Delta to support hydrodynamic, biogeochemical or ecological studies. In this study, we aim to fill this gap by combining 4 different datasets, three in the river and one for the riverbanks, each varying in density and spatial distribution, to create a high-resolution bathymetry dataset. The bathymetric data was interpolated on a hybrid curvilinear-unstructured mesh with an anisotropic Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) interpolation method. The resulting product offers resolutions ranging from 2 m in a connection zone to 100 m in one of the straight unidirectional channel. Cross validation of the dataset underlined the importance of the data source spatial pattern, with average Root Mean Square Error (RRMSE) of 0.55 %, 6.3 % and 27.6 %, for river segments covered by the densest to the coarsest dataset. These error rates are comparable to those observed in bathymetry interpolation in rivers with similar source datasets. The bathymetry presented in this study is the first unique, high-resolution, comprehensive and easily accessible bathymetric model covering all three branches of the Danube Delta. It will serve as an input in a hydrodynamic model of the Danube Delta, with the aim of better understanding the role of the Delta in the land-sea continuum between the Danube and the Black Sea. The dataset is available at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14055741 (Alaerts et al., 2024).
Channel concavity controls planform complexity of branching drainage networks
Authors: Goren Liran , Shelef Eitan
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The planform geometry of branching drainage networks controls the topography of landscapes and their geomorphic, hydrologic, and ecologic functionality. The complexity of networks' geometry shows significant variability, from simple, straight channels that flow along the regional topographic gradient to intricate, tortuous flow patterns. This variability in complexity presents an enigma, as models show that it emerges independently of any heterogeneity in the environmental conditions. We propose to quantify networks' complexity based on the distribution of lengthwise asymmetry between paired flow pathways that diverge from a divide and rejoin at a junction. Using the lengthwise asymmetry definition, we show that the channel concavity index, describing downstream changes in channel slope, has a primary control on the planform complexity of natural drainage networks. An analytic model and optimal channel network simulations employing an energy minimization principle reveal that landscapes with low concavity channels attain planform stability only with simple network geometry. In contrast, landscapes with high concavity channels can achieve planform stability with various configurations, displaying different degrees of network complexity, including extremely complex geometries. Consequently, landscapes with high concavity index channels can preserve the legacy of former environmental conditions, whereas landscapes with low concavity index channels reorganize in response to environmental changes, erasing the former conditions. Consistent with previous findings showing that channel concavity correlates with climate aridity, we find a significant empirical correlation between aridity and network complexity, suggesting a climatic signature embedded in the large-scale planform geometry of landscapes.
‘No soy una gamer’ Sexismo, misoginia y toxicidad como moduladores de la experiencia de las mujeres videojugadoras
Authors: Mihura López Rocío , Piñeiro Otero Teresa , Seoane Nolasco Antonio
Published: December 2024

Introducción/propósito/objetivos, Los videojuegos han pasado de una subcultura a un producto de entretenimiento mainstream, con la consecuente multiplicación y diversificación de públicos. Desde una perspectiva crítica los videojuegos continúan perpetuando una cultura masculina altamente tóxica, que sitúa a las mujeres en el lugar de “Otro” convirtiéndolas en foco de su hostilidad. En esta línea el presente estudio tiene por objeto conocer las experiencias de las jugadoras en los entornos de juego, así como profundizar en su autopercepción y posicionamiento dentro de la comunidad gamer. Metodología. Para ello se ha optado por el desarrollo de un grupo de discusión con jugadoras experimentadas, cuyo interés por los videojuegos les ha llevado a su elección como ámbito de especialización académico-profesional. Resultados. La violencia y toxicidad a la que se enfrentan las mujeres jugadoras en entornos de juego afecta tanto a su experiencia como a su participación de la comunidad, propiciando su inhibición o autoexclusión. Incluso fuera de línea, la persistencia de determinados esterotipos de género va a propiciar la infravaloración de las mujeres como jugadoras, estudiantes y profesionales. Discusión/aportación/originalidad de la contribución. Si bien dicho estudio se sitúa en la línea de trabajos previos sobre género y videojuegos, su carácter cualitativo así como la dupla entidad de las participantes como jugadoras y futuras profesionales permitió constatar el peso de la comunidad y su toxicidad en su identificación como gamers o la persistencia de estereotipos de género en su entorno, que afectan tanto a su experiencia de juego como a su especialización académico-profesional.
The Effect of Smartphone Use Intensity on High School Students' Learning Motivation
Authors: Habiburrahman Habiburrahman , Daud Muh , Halima Andi
Published: December 2024

Learning motivation is the impetus that arises from within individuals to learn. Learning motivation is one of the important factors that individuals must possess in their efforts to achieve good learning outcomes. One of the factors that influences learning motivation is usage. This study aims to determine the effect of smartphone usage intensity on high school students' learning motivation. This study uses a quantitative regression approach. The respondents in this study were 196 students of grade XI at SMA Negeri 2 Pinrang (n=196, 49 males and 147 females). The sampling technique used was cluster random sampling. The results of the study indicate that there is no significance between smartphone usage intensity and high school students' learning motivation (p: X to Y1 = 0.205. X to Y2 = 0.181. X to Y3 = 0.384), which means there is no influence between smartphone usage intensity and intrinsic, extrinsic, and amotivation motivation in students. In this case, smartphone usage intensity is not significant in the process of whether learning motivation emerges or not in students. The implications of this study show differences in results compared to previous studies that stated an influence between smartphone usage and students' learning motivation. This study is expected to serve as a basis for further researchers who investigate similar variables.
Antología del dolor y el desamparo: Historias de algunos testigos del horror
Authors: Martínez Martínez Patricia Lorena , Gutiérrez Godinez Fernando
Published: December 2024

Este libro contiene los relatos de dieciocho víctimas del crimen organizado, todas ellas personas comunes que han tenido la desgracia de haber sufrido la violencia criminal, algunas de forma directa y otras indirectamente. Las historias han sido obtenidas por un equipo universitario de profesores y estudiantes mediante un enfoque respetuoso de la subjetividad dolorida de sus protagonistas. La metodología empleada se denomina “escucha fenomenológica”, la cual hunde sus raíces en la fenomenología clásica y en la ética responsable de la receptividad y del cuidado del otro en cuanto persona. Se han empleado dos instrumentos: la entrevista a profundidad y el diario de campo fenomenológico, con el fin de registrar fielmente lo narrado. Muchos se acercan a las víctimas para obtener una nota periodística, para formar un expediente judicial o por mera curiosidad; casi nadie lo hace sin prejuicios ni otros propósitos ajenos que plasmar la interioridad mancillada y hacer justicia al testigo mediante la escucha atenta que lo arropa. Esta es la peculiaridad de la investigación realizada y los relatos dan fe de ello.
AKTIVITAS FISIK PASIEN DIABETES MELITUS TIPE 2 DI RUMAH SAKIT MUHAMMADIYAH PALEMBANG
Authors: Sukron
Published: December 2024

Pendahuluan: Lima pilar utama dalam penatalaksanaan diabetes melitus yaitu monitoring gula darah, manajemen nutrisi, latihan fisik, terapi obat anti diabetikum (OAD), edukasi. Hal tersebut perlu didukung dengan kemampuan pasien untuk memulai dan melakukan aktivitas secara mandiri melalui aktivitas perawatan diri. Dalam melakukan latihan aktivitas fisik harus disesuaikan dengan rekomendasi latihan aktivitas fisik untuk pasien dengan DM tipe 2 baik jenis dan waktu pelaksanaannya. Karena penyakit DM tipe 2 merupakan penyakit yang tidak bergantung pada insulin sehingga salah satu cara untuk mengontrol kadar glukosa darah di dalam tubuh yaitu dengan melakukan latihan aktivitas. Aktivitas fisik yang dilakukan secara teratur dapat menurunkan kadar gula darah, salah satu satu latihan fisik yang disarankan adalah jalan kaki yang merupakan salah satu pilar dari pengelolaan diabetes. Tujuan: penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas fisik pasien diabetes mellitus tipe 2 di RS Muhammadiyah Palembang. Metode: penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian menggunakan instrument kuesioner dengan teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu total sampling yang berjumlah 52 responden penderita diabetes mellitus tipe 2 di Poliklinik RS Muhammadiyah Palembang yang dilakukan pada tanggal 04 – 21 bulan Juni 2023. Hasil: hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa mayoritas pasien diabetes mellitus tipe 2 dalam melakukan aktivitas fisik yaitu dengan aktivitas fisik sedang sebanyak 31 responden (59.6%) Simpulan: aktivitas fisik pasien diabetes mellitus tipe 2 dalam memiliki tingkat yang sedang sebanyak 31 responden (59.6 %)
Kata Kunci: DM Tipe II, Aktivitas Fisik
PENGARUH EDUKASI STORY BOX TENTANG PENANGANAN PADA DAMPAK BENCANA KABUT ASAP TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Imardiani  , Kurnia Maulidina  , Siti Romadoni
Published: December 2024

Latar Belakang: Bencana kabut asap adalah pencemaran udara yang diakibatkan kebakaran hutan dan lahan. Dampak dari bencana kabut asap sering terjadi pada kelompok anak usia sekolah karna belum memiliki kematangan dan sistem imunitas yang belum adekuat. Bencana kabut asap menyebabkan gangguan kesehatan dengan persentase tertinggi, yaitu sebanyak 29% dibandingkan bencana lainnya di Indonesia. Pengetahuan tentang penanganan saat terjadinya bencana kabut asap  sangat diperlukan salah satunya pelaksanaan edukasi dengan menggunakan story box dapat membantu siswa dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang penanganan pada dampak bencana kabut asap. Tujuan :  Mengetahui pengaruh edukasi story box tentang penanganan pada dampak bencana kabut asap terhadap pengetahuan siswa sekolah dasar. Metode Penelitian : Jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan Pra - Experimental menggunakan pendekatan One Group Pre-Test and Post-Test Design, pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik total sampling sebanyak 37 responden. Pemberian edukasi menggunakan media story box dengan hasil pengetahuan menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil analisis menggunakan uji wilcoxon. Hasil : Didapatkan nilai pengetahuan sebelum  diberikan edukasi nilai median 9.00 dan sesudah diberikan edukasi  nilai median 15.00 dengan nilai p-value < 0.05. Kesimpulan : Ada pengaruh edukasi dengan story box tentang penanganan pada dampak bencana kabut asap terhadap pengetahuan siswa sekolah dasar.
Healthy Environment for Optimal Growth and Development: Preventing Stunting Early
Authors: Heri Shatriadi
Published: December 2024

Background: Stunting is a global public health issue affecting millions of children, characterized by impaired growth and development. Beyond nutrition, environmental factors such as sanitation, hygiene, and access to clean water play critical roles in preventing stunting. Environmental conditions play a dual role in stunting prevention. First, they directly influence the risk of diseases that exacerbate malnutrition. Poor sanitation and hygiene practices, for example, lead to frequent exposure to pathogens, increasing the likelihood of diarrhea and intestinal infections in young children. Objective: This literature review explores the relationship between a healthy environment and child development, emphasizing the importance of early interventions to prevent stunting and promote optimal growth. Method: This research is a literature reviewe, which is reviewed few reports from international organizations (e.g., WHO, UNICEF), and government publications was conducted. Studies evaluating the impact of environmental interventions on stunting rates were included. Result: According to WHO, UNICEF and World Bank data, there are a few key aspects of a healthy environment in stunting prevention, namely healthy environment Improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Reduction of Environmental Enteropathy, Housing and Air Quality, Food Safety and Storage, and Vector Control. Conclusion: A healthy environment is foundational for stunting prevention, as it reduces disease burden, enhances nutrient absorption, and supports overall child health. Investing in environmental improvements alongside nutrition and healthcare interventions can create a synergistic impact, ensuring children achieve their full growth potential and thrive.
Anti-diabetic and Wound healing potential of plant Saraca asoca leaves in various Diabetic animal models
Authors: Kumar Deepak , Kumar Sukender , Raj Bhoj , Khatri Ramchander , Lather Amit , Hooda Tanuj
Published: December 2024

Introduction: The leaves of Saraca asoca (the Ashoka tree), a member of Caesalpinioideae family, have been used widely in Traditional medicines; however, their wound healing ability in diabetic condition is not investigated yet. The aim of present study was to investigate the anti-diabetic and wound healing potential of Saraca asoca leaves extract in various streptozocin induces diabetic animal models. Methods: Antidiabetics activity was evaluated in streptozocin induced rat models and wound healing potential was determined using excision and incision wound models. Results: The aqueous and ethanolic extracts induced hypoglycemia and improved glucose tolerance in normal rats, despite the presence of counter-regulatory mechanisms aimed at preventing a decrease in blood glucose levels. This suggests that the hypoglycemic action of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts may be attributed to extra-pancreatic processes or by stimulating the remaining cells to produce more insulin. Conclusion: The present study suggests that the extracts of Saraca asoca leave have significant anti-diabetic and wound healing potential.
Life Satisfaction in Dance Practitioners: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Karamichou Zoi , Trigonis Ioannis , Tsartsapakis Ioannis , Zafeiroudi Aglaia
Published: December 2024

The present study aimed to i) assess life satisfaction among leisure time dance practitioners and ii) investigate differences in life satisfaction between people who dance for enjoyment and those who dance for exercise. Five hundred and sixty-seven adults (89 men and 478 women) completed the Karakasidou et al. (2016) Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), which consists of five items on a 7-point Likert scale. Results showed that 423 dancers participated for enjoyment and 144 for exercise purposes. Regarding the first aim of the study, the dancers scored high on the five items of the scale confirming that participation in dance has a potential positive impact on life satisfaction. According the second aim, the t-test analysis revealed statistically significant differences in four Satisfaction with Life Scale items, with individuals who participated in dance for exercise scoring higher than those who participated for enjoyment. In conclusion, those who participated in dance showed high satisfaction with life, and enjoyment appeared as the most important reason for participating in dance practices during leisure time. The findings shed light on the role of dance in promoting life satisfaction and provide insight into the motivations behind dance participation. Leisure activities, including dancing, could induce positive emotions that promote wellbeing.
Assessment of antiulcer activity in crude extract of Paeonia mascula subsp. atlantica (Coss.) Greuter & Burdet
Authors: Nouioua Wafa , Gaamoune Sofiane
Published: December 2024

Peptic ulcer disease poses a critical health risk, leading to considerable morbidity and mortality. It arises from an imbalance between aggressive factors that damage the stomach’s mucosal lining and protective components that safeguard it. Traditional plant–based remedies have gained traction as potential alternatives to conventional drugs. This experiment aimed to assess the anti–ulcer action of the crude extract of Paeonia mascula through two in vivo tests using male Wistar rats. The preventive test involved inducing acute gastric lesions, while the therapeutic test involved treating the lesions with crude extract and in vitro quantifying stomach parameters such as gastric volume, pH, total acidity, pepsin activity, and ulcer index. The results illustrated a noteworthy reduction in ulcer index in preventive and healing tests. These findings suggest that the extract has an anti–ulcerogenic effect by suppressing acid secretion and reducing gastric injuries.