bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Menggugah Semangat Nasionalisme Melalui Penguatan Nasionalisme Pancasila di SMK Negeri 3 Palangka Raya
Authors: Batubara Muhammad Zusanri , Samosir Hendro T.G , Yanur Murniyati , Sirait Mahmuddin , Saragih Osi Karina , Damayanti Nurlia Eka , Bancin John Budiman , Ningrum Windi Susetyo
Published: March 2024

The fading of nationalism is a real threat to Indonesia, especially the younger generation. The flow of modernization has an impact on the weakening of the spirit of nationalism of the younger generation and considers nationalism as a mere formality. Weakening nationalism can be a trigger for national destruction if it cannot be prevented wisely. This service activity aims to foster the spirit of nationalism through strengthening Pancasila nationalism to students of SMKN 3 Palangka Raya. This activity was carried out using a persuasive approach method in lectures, discussions, and question. The results of the activities carried out showed an increase in students' understanding of Pancasila nationalism. The students showed high interest in participating in the service activities. The high interest of the students can be seen from their enthusiasm in listening to the material as well as when interacting in discussion and question. The challenge of future activities is to carry out further activities so that the spirit of nationalism is even stronger.
Pelatihan Pengolahan Data Penelitian: Estimasi Parameter dan Analisa Regresi Menggunakan R Untuk Guru SMA Di Jakarta dan Sekitarnya
Authors: Riyono Joko , Pujiastuti Christina Eni , Syaifudin - - , Puspa Sofia Debi
Published: March 2024

Kompetensi Pengolahan Data Penelitian sangat diperlukan oleh pendidik terkait dengan kewajiban dalam penulisan naskah ilmiah sebagai prasyarat kenaikan pangkat. Guru sebagai ujung tombak kemajuan pendidikan di Indonesia diharapkan mempunyai pengetahuan yang bagus dalam pengolahan data penelitian guna menambah kemampuan dalam melukakan kegiatan penelitian tindakan.Â  Bahasa RÂ Â  merupakan perangkat lunak terpadu open source yang dapat digunakan untuk manipulasi data, kalkulasi, simulasi dan peragaan grafik. Dalam rangka memberikan tambahan pengetahuan pengolahan data penelitian memanfaatkan open source R kepada para GuruÂ  Sekolah Menengah Atas di wilayah Jakarta dan sekitarnya maka progam Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini diberikan kepada mereka. Penyampaian materi dalam pelatihan ini dilakukan secara daringÂ  menggunakan Zoom Meeting diikuti dengan sesi diskusi dan tanya jawab. BerdasarkanÂ  hasil pre test dan post testÂ  para peserta, terlihat kenaikan pengetahuan peserta dalam pemahaman pemakaian Bahasa R untuk pengolahan data penelitian dari skor nilai 3.095 menjadi 6,782. Guna mengetahui pendapat peserta mengenai manfaat yang diperoleh dengan mengikuti pelatihan PKM maka diakhir pelatihan para peserta diminta mengisi kuesioner,diperolehÂ  Nilai Indeks skala Likert 88,122% yang mengisyaratkan bahwasannya pelaksanaan pelatihan baik mengenai materi dan cara penyampaiannya dirasa sangat dapat diikuti oleh mitra.
Edukasi Biotilik: Program Pelatihan Biomonitoring Kualitas Sungai menggunakan Indikator Biota di Sungai Pusur, Polanharjo, Klaten
Authors: Bimantio Mohammad Prasanto , Putra Dian Pratama , Ferhat Amallia , Nugraha Nanda Satya
Published: March 2024

Sungai merupakan ekosistem air penting untuk keseimbangan alam dan kehidupan manusia, namun sering tercemar oleh aktivitas manusia. Pemantauan kualitas sungai penting untuk menjaga dan mengelola sungai secara berkelanjutan. Salah satu metode efektif adalah biomonitoring, menggunakan organisme hidup sebagai indikator biologis untuk memahami kualitas sungai. Organisme hidup memiliki keterkaitan kompleks dengan lingkungan, memberikan gambaran holistik tentang kualitas sungai. Ini adalah alternatif hemat biaya untuk pemantauan yang hanya mengandalkan analisis kimia. Metode biomonitoring sungai menggunakan indikator biota menawarkan beberapa keunggulan, termasuk integrasi efek berbagai parameter lingkungan, biaya rendah, dan partisipasi masyarakat. Organisme seperti makroinvertebrata, ikan, dan mikroorganisme dapat digunakan sebagai indikator. Hasil biomonitoring memberikan pemahaman kualitas air, mendeteksi pencemaran, mendukung kebijakan, dan membangun kesadaran lingkungan. Sungai Pusur di Kabupaten Klaten adalah contoh sungai yang memerlukan pemantauan kualitas untuk menjaga ekosistem dan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Workshop dan edukasi biotilik merupakan langkah awal dalam mempersiapkan masyarakat dan pemangku kepentingan untuk pemantauan sungai. Hasilnya diinterpretasikan untuk mengidentifikasi masalah dan tindakan perbaikan. Kegiatan berkelanjutan dilakukan dengan eksplorasi sungai oleh masyarakat lokal, komunitas peduli sungai, dan mahasiswa. Harapan kedepan adalah meningkatknya partisipasi, kolaborasi, edukasi berkelanjutan, teknologi, dan pemahaman yang lebih dalam. Kegiatan ini mendukung pelestarian Sungai Pusur dan ekosistemnya, serta memberikan manfaat bagi masyarakat lokal dan lingkungan.
Penyuluhan Hukum Tentang Hak Warga Binaan di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Perempuan Kelas II B Yogyakarta
Authors: Prasetyo Teguh , Susanti Christine , Karo Karo Rizky , Sari Vincensia Esti Purnama , Giovani Ryan
Published: March 2024

Lapas Perempuan Yogyakarta masih relatif baru berdasarkan Keputusan Menteri Hukum dan HAM pada Nomor MHH-10.OT.01.01 Tahun 2016 tentang Pembentukan Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Perempuan yang salah satunya Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Kelas IIB Yogyakarta. Tahun 2017, masih meminjam bangunan Lapas Wiroguna dan tahun 2020, Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Perempuan Yogyajarta, mendapatkan anggaran dari Pemerintah untuk pembangunan Lapas Perempuan yang terletak di Wonosari. Adapun dasar tugas pokok dan fungsi, Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Perempuan Yogyakarta, selain merujuk dari UU Nomor 12 Tahun 1995 tentang Pemasyarakatan, terkait dengan fasilitas, sarana yang harus dipenuhi. Ada kekhususan dari Lapas Perempuan Yogyakarta, diantaranya yakni pemenuhan fasilitas dan sarana, maka kami tidak terlepas dari UU Nomor 39 Tahun 1999 tentang Hak Asasi Manusia. Hasil penyuluhan hukum yang didapatkan oleh peserta, warga binaan ialah peserta penyuluhan mendapatkan pengetahuan hukum tentang hak saat menjalani hukuman. Hak tersebut antara lain, hak mendapatkan pembinaan, hak beribadah, hak untuk mendapatkan remisi dengan syarat-syarat yang telah ditentukan oleh Peraturan Menteri Hukum dan Hak Asasi Manusia. Penyuluhan hukum ini dilaksanakan oleh Fakultas Hukum Universitas Pelita Harapan dengan dukungan dari Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat dan merupakan hasil kerja sama dengan Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Perempuan Kelas II B Yogyakarta.
Pemanfaatan Slogan Persuasif untuk Meningkatkan Kesadaran Masyarakat dalam Pemeriksaan Kesehatan Gratis Rakerda Muhammadiyah Kabupaten Tangerang
Authors: Ghozali Ahmad Sulton , Istiyono Yogi Priyo
Published: March 2024

Artikel ini menguraikan pemanfaatan bahasa persuasif dalam slogan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) Pemeriksaan Kesehatan Gratis. Kegiatan tersebut berlangsung dalam acara Rakerda Muhammadiyah Kabupaten Tangerang pada tanggal 20 Agustus 2023 di Universitas Muhammadiyah A.R. Fachruddin. Slogan ini tidak hanya disusun untuk menarik perhatian pembacanya, tetapi juga mengajak peserta Rakerda agar turut mengikuti PKM tersebut. Slogan disusun dengan mengidentifikasi sasaran dan tujuan PKM terlebih dahulu dan menerapkan tiga aspek komunikasi persuasif. Slogan yang dihasilkan berbunyi “Tubuh yang sehat tanda pemimpin yang hebat”. Selain memanfaatkan rima yang menarik dalam sekali baca, slogan tersebut memanfaatkan pemaknaan konseptual untuk menunjukkan daya tawar PKM dan pemaknaan asosiatif untuk merepresentasikan sasaran dan tujuan PKM. Representasi tersebut ditunjukkan melalui pemilihan diksi dan peletakan slogan dalam baris-baris berbeda. Frasa “pemimpin yang hebat” merepresentasikan peserta Rakerda. Frasa “tubuh yang sehat” merepresentasikan tujuan kegiatan PKM dalam meningkatkan kesadaran peserta Rakerda akan kondisi kesehatan.
FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION: RETHINKING THEORY AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES BASED ON RURAL PRACTICE IN CHINA
Authors:   School of Social Work, St. Louis University, St. Louis, USA, Zhang Yingying , Fang Shu ,   School of Sociology and Psychology, Central University of Finance and Economics,  Beijing, China
Published: March 2024

This study argues that poverty is not only a lack of income and consumption for individuals and families, but also a lack of opportunities and rights, particularly in terms of financial access and capability. Therefore, to comprehensively address the issue of poverty, it is necessary to increase individuals' opportunities to access financial services, improve their financial literacy and enhance their financial health and overall financial well-being. Although China has set a target of eradicating absolute poverty in rural areas by 2020, poverty reduction efforts in China still face a more challenging situation. First, the majority of families lifted out of absolute poverty are dependent on government subsidies and lack independent sources of income and livelihoods, making them extremely vulnerable to falling back into poverty; second, the economic gap between urban and rural areas is widening; third, rural residents face challenges in increasing wage income and household business income, while asset-based income remains low; finally, the severe ageing of the rural population and the lack of human capital have resulted in slow economic growth in rural areas. In order to alleviate rural poverty and promote balanced and integrated urban-rural development, the Chinese government has adopted a strategy of tilting financial resources towards rural areas and is continuing to develop financial inclusion in rural China. However, as rural residents in China typically lack basic financial literacy and are unfamiliar with the variety of financial products and services available, combining financial services with social services is necessary to enhance the poverty alleviation effectiveness of financial inclusion. Social work plays a valuable role in improving the financial literacy of rural residents and promoting the use of financial inclusion products and services in rural China.
THE MULTISECTORAL HIV/AIDS GOVERNANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT OF AGENDA 2030 OF SDG3 ON GLOBAL HEALTH IN ZIMBABWE: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES
Authors:   University of Johannesburg APK Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa, Ringson John
Published: March 2024

Whilst there is evidence of the progress made on practical approaches to improve action on addressing the social, economic, political and structural drivers of the HIV epidemic globally, meeting the Agenda 2030 sustainable development goals (SDGs) remains a challenge for most African countries. The international donor community heavily promoted the multisectoral HIV/AIDS intervention approach to the funding beneficiaries as a condition for funding for the past three decades. Notwithstanding the solid capital and human resources invested in this multisectoral HIV/AIDS coordinated approach, issues relating to the commodification of the pandemic by different organizations, political aggrandizement by political parties and misgovernance marred its implementation. This phenomenological evaluation qualitative desktop research examines the impact of the multisectoral HIV/AIDS approach and the achievement of Agenda 2030 of SDGs on global health in Zimbabwe. The study established that the multisectoral HIV/AIDS coordinated approach encountered political suffocation due to misgovernance, corruption and political aggrandizement by different organizations and dominant political players in Zimbabwe. The challenges such as disharmony and misery among the stakeholders due to political differences manifested, which impeded the prospects of the achievement of the Agenda 2030 of the SDGs on global health, curbing the challenges of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The paper further argues that there is a need for incorporating peer review mechanisms through independent monitoring and evaluation of the AIDS agenda. A peer review process would be an effective governance tool for monitoring the implementation of AIDS programmes by governments and different stakeholder groups, including multilateral and bilateral agencies, NGOs and Civil Society Organisations. The study also recommends that the incumbent government abstain from over-politicizing humanitarian development in Zimbabwe to enhance resource-based bilateral and multilateral relationships between its country and its global health stakeholders.
rio Poti (Teresina/PI) como objeto de estudo no âmbito da Geografia Física Escolar
Authors: Andrade Ferreira Edenilson , Cortez Lima Ernane
Published: March 2024

O ensino dos aspectos físico-naturais no âmbito da Geografia Escolar, além de possibilitar a compreensão temática, contribui para o entendimento e relação dos estudantes com a dinâmica ambiental do seu cotidiano. Este estudo objetiva discutir a importância do Ensino de Geografia Física pautado na realidade para um processo de ensino e aprendizagem eficaz, tomando como exemplo quatro recortes espaciais localizados no baixo curso do rio Poti (Teresina/PI) e aplicando em uma turma de uma escola na região Sudeste da cidade. Metodologicamente houveram leitura/análise teórico-conceitual; seleção e análise da paisagem de quatro pontos do rio Poti; além da utilização do QGis versão 2.16 e de registros fotográficos. Os resultados apontam para a diversidade de elementos físico-naturais locais, sobretudo no sentido montante-jusante, com influências geológicas-geomorfológicas quanto aquelas relacionadas aos aspectos de drenagem, vegetacional e pedológica, contribuindo para necessárias incorporações em sala de aula, sobretudo em turmas de 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental.
Prática docente em Geografia
Authors: Carneiro Magalhães Danilo
Published: March 2024

Pensar a práxis docente é um ato, ao mesmo tempo, desafiador e necessário. Ao considerarmos que a (re)construção de práticas pedagógicas se dá pelo movimento dialético de elaboração/aplicação/avaliação de situações de ensino-aprendizagem, refletir este processo é o esforço que empreendemos neste trabalho. Para além da descrição de atividades empíricas, foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica. O artigo se divide em três momentos: no primeiro, situa teoricamente a compreensão de práxis docente; em seguida, relata práticas de ensino de Geografia realizadas em escolas da rede pública municipal de Fortaleza e estadual do Ceará; finaliza com um exercício de reflexão acerca das múltiplas dimensões que envolvem a experiência docente. O trabalho conclui que o ensino de Geografia está para além dos limites das salas de aula, e que a docência se concretiza também em uma dimensão classista, superando a mera aplicação de metodologias.
Estado Imperial brasileiro se vê no espelho
Authors: Silva Jorge Luiz Barcellos da
Published: March 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar como o tema Brasil foi tratado pedagogicamente por meio do ensino de geografia nos primórdios do Colégio Pedro II. Nesse contexto de início das atividades dessa instituição educacional, em 1837, evidenciamos o processo de referenciar ideias acerca de cultura, sociedade, pátria, humanidades e, por conseguinte, sobre o que é o Brasil e a nação, vinculando-o como uma estratégia do Estado Nacional em formação. Os resultados encontrados assinalam o fato de que os programas curriculares, a disciplina escolar Geografia e os livros didáticos constituíam-se em vetores significativos de proposições para fundamentar a construção de uma ideia de território e de brasileiros.
Modality-Based Assessment Practices and Strategies during Pandemic
Authors: Gerabon Mariel , Amil Asirah , Dag-Uman Ricky , Dulla Rhea , Aldanese Sandy , Suico Sendy
Published: March 2024

Assessment, which is an essential component of the entire educational process and determines whether or not learning capabilities are obtained, can be used to evaluate the success of educational activities. Since in-person training was banned in an attempt to curb the virus's transmission, education was one of the industries most affected by COVID-19. To adhere to the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan, educational settings underwent modifications during the epidemic. This study examines the ways in which teachers coped with the transition from traditional face-to-face education to online assessments of students' learning. A survey questionnaire was sent to 55 instructors from Zamboanga City and Zamboanga Sibugay with the goal of gathering information on assessment practices and techniques based on the modalities of learning utilized to evaluate student learning during the epidemic. The study aims to assess the efficacy of several modular assessment methods, such as activity sheets, quizzes, summative exams, specialized projects, and call-based oral recitations. The research examines the use of blended assessment practices like output compilation, competency learned journals, and processbased assessment through online interviews in addition to blended assessment strategies like online paperless tests, video-recorded demonstrations, and live video call assessments. This research is significant for educational institutions and stakeholders in evaluating the relevance and efficacy of various assessment procedures and strategies utilized by instructors during the pandemic.
Learners’ Interests, Attitudes, and Compliance to Modular Distance Learning During Pandemic
Authors: Pasa Theresa , Alfonso Alvin
Published: March 2024

Students and teachers no longer engage in face-to-face instruction; instead, they follow the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE – LCP). The majority of schools have adopted the Modular Distance Learning modality, which allows students to study at their own pace. Thus, this study looks into the compliance, interests, and attitudes of 100 Senior High students who participated in modular remote learning. A survey and deductive topic analysis were used as research tools. In order to gather information about their study habits, interest, attitudes, and compliance with the learning modules, they were requested to complete an original survey questionnaire. The study's conclusions demonstrated that the modules' lessons' comprehension, complexity, and presentation all work to maintain respondents' attention. The learners' environment and parental support allow them to keep a positive outlook throughout the process.  The students complied with requirements, completing assignments with less oversight and even forgoing sleep when necessary to do some assignments right away. The findings showed that rather than whining, students always tried their hardest to complete their assignments. This required them to adapt to a completely different style of learning. Every student is a unique individual with unique skills and interests, and our goal is to support each learner's independence and ability to think for themselves. This keeps parents informed about their children's endeavors and can offer resources, support, and encouragement. The government may help students by stepping up and virtualizing already-existing programs, as well as by enlisting the help of other organizations to organize joint activities that will enhance the current mode. This study is crucial because it will act as a foundation for future enhancements to the current curricula at the schools and policies on the use of modular distant learning.
Academic Related Values-Oriented Skills Demonstrated During Pandemic
Authors: Bermudes Sharon , Pagsuguiron Jayvee
Published: March 2024

Values are an individual's conventions that serve as a guide for deciding what is right and wrong. It either comes naturally to a person or is gained over time through interactions with family, community, and society. However, the COVID-19 epidemic has recently hindered human connections, disrupted sociability and gatherings, and may have had a significant impact on people's conduct in general and on schoolchildren in particular. The teaching of academic and values-based skills in schools might be discontinued, which would probably hinder the growth of a developing child whose overall wellbeing is somewhat dependent on our educational system.  The Department of Education made sure that children wouldn't be significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in light of its impacts. The study looks into the values-oriented academic skills that junior high school students displayed during the epidemic. The replies from the sixty junior high school respondents were totaled in order to ascertain the academically connected, values-oriented capabilities of the learners during the epidemic. The results indicated that, in spite of distance learning, students continued to exhibit values-oriented skills, which is crucial to their overall development. The result's implication implies that, despite the COVID-19 epidemic, it is still necessary to uphold and promote other values-oriented abilities in the teaching and learning process.
MEDIACIÓN DIGITAL: EL PAPEL DEL MEDIADOR EN EL E-COMMERCE
Authors: Herrera Bernal Luis Lauro
Published: March 2024

El comercio electrónico e Internet ofrecen oportunidades sin precedentes, la
explosiva expansión del uso de Internet hace posible que las empresas puedan ampliar sus
mercados y prestar servicios a grandes grupos de consumidores electrónicos. En una sociedad
donde las operaciones comerciales pueden generar problemas y disputas, esto mismo llega a
suceder en aquellas transacciones en línea. Con la llegada de las nuevas tecnologías los
procesos antropológicos y sociales se han adaptado al cambio y los entornos digitales. Las
comunidades digitales son igual de complejas que las reales, y pueden llegar incluso a mayor
conflicto al no contar con una interacción personal. Los mecanismos alternativos de solución
de controversias a través de medios electrónicos, conocidos popularmente como ODR, por sus
siglas en inglés (Online Dispute Resolution), son una corriente de los
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (mecanismos alternativos de solución de
controversias, ADR, por sus siglas en inglés). Estos se han posicionado como una tendencia
dentro de las comunidades virtuales sobre todo dentro del comercio electrónico o
e-commerce en donde los conflictos entre el cliente y la empresa son habituales en
el día a día. Internet ha transformado el marketing y los negocios en las empresas, cada día
millones de personas abastecen sus necesidades gracias a empresas que han otorgado valor a
sus actividades tanto de provisión como distribución, y pueden interactuar con el cliente en
tiempo real. A través de la tecnología, las empresas implementan herramientas y estrategias
digitales que les permite lograr sus objetivos. Se realizó un estudio cualitativo en un
nivel documental bibliográfico, con el objetivo de estudiar el impacto que tienen los
mediadores profesionales en la resolución de conflictos derivados del comercio electrónico.
Tras la revisión documental se encontraron diferentes herramientas de mediación digital
implementadas como cibertribunales, magistrados virtuales, cámaras de comercio digitales, y
buzones de resolución electrónica de disputas del consumidor, estas herramientas pueden ser
de carácter externo e independiente, con árbitros imparciales quienes resolverían los
conflictos entre empresas y consumidores.
DES DÉFIS À RELEVER POUR UNE UTILISATION FONCTIONNELLE DE LA MÉDIATION DANS LA RELATION
DE SOIN : PERSPECTIVE FRANCO-QUÉBÉCOISE
Authors: Baglinière Laure
Published: March 2024

La médiation présente un fort potentiel dans la régulation des rapports entre
patients et professionnels de santé et de nombreux bénéfices dans le domaine de la santé
lequel se prête aisément à sa mise en oeuvre. En France, les textes légaux l’invoquent
constamment en tant qu’outil de référence démocratique permettant de rétablir la confiance
entre les patients et le système de santé. La pandémie récente pandémie de Covid19 n’a
pourtant fait qu’accentuer la crise de confiance envers les systèmes de santé et a révélé
des problématiques existantes en les aggravant davantage. De tels constats posent les
questions suivantes : la médiation est-elle véritablement appropriée en contexte de soin ?
Dans l’affirmative, quelles adaptations juridiques devraient être proposées pour encourager
son utilisation ? En adoptant un angle juridique ainsi qu’une perspective franco-québécoise,
cet article tente d’apporter des éléments de réponse à ces deux questions en contribuant
ainsi à la réflexion sur les défis à relever pour une utilisation fonctionnelle de la
médiation dans le champ de la santé. Le potentiel de la médiation dans l’amélioration de la
qualité et de la sécurité des soins est sûrement l’élément clé qui fonde la spécificité de
cette médiation et sur lequel il conviendrait de davantage insister et de considérer en tant
que finalité explicite de cette médiation. Cette conception est centrée sur une vision plus
large et systémique de la médiation en santé et met en avant le rôle crucial du médiateur
qui devrait bénéficier d’une formation spécifique en la matière.
Gedenken auf Deutsch. Theoretische Überlegungen und Analysen einer Erklärung und zweier präsidialer Reden zum 8. Mai
Authors: Burkhardt Armin
Published: March 2024

Überlegungen zur Grammatik und Semantik des deutschen Verbs gedenken münden in eine Diskussion und typologische Bestimmung von GEDENKEN als Sprechakt und eine textlinguistisch-rhetorische Charakterisierung der Gedenkrede als Ausprägung des genus demonstrativum. Nach einer deduktiven Bestimmung der Textkomponenten, die angesichts der deutschen Geschichte in einer Gedenkrede zum Jahrestag des Kriegsendes erwartbar sind, werden exemplarisch ein regierungsoffizieller Text von 1965 sowie zwei präsidiale Gedenkreden aus den Jahren 1985 und 1995 analysiert. Ziel ist es zu prüfen, inwieweit sich diese Komponenten in ihnen wiederfinden, wie sich deren Umfang und Verhältnis zueinander wandelt und welche weiteren lexikalisch-semantischen Mittel jeweils für Ausgestaltung dieser Texte typisch sind.
Accelerated signal propagation speed in human neocortical dendrites
Authors: Oláh Gáspár , Lákovics Rajmund , Shapira Sapir , Leibner Yoni , Szűcs Attila , Csajbók Éva Adrienn , Barzó Pál , Molnár Gábor , Segev Idan , Tamás Gábor
Published: March 2024

Human-specific cognitive abilities depend on information processing in the cerebral cortex, where the neurons are significantly larger and their processes longer and sparser compared to rodents. We found that, in synaptically connected layer 2/3 pyramidal cells (L2/3 PCs), the delay in signal propagation from soma to soma is similar in humans and rodents. To compensate for the longer processes of neurons, membrane potential changes in human axons and/or dendrites must propagate faster. Dual somato-dendritic and somato-axonal patch recordings show that the propagation speed of action potentials (APs) is similar in human and rat axons, but the forward propagation of excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) and the backward propagation of APs are 26 and 47% faster in human dendrites, respectively. Accurate biophysical models of human and rat L2/3 PCs, combined with pharmacological manipulations of membrane properties, have shown that various factors enhance EPSP propagation in humans; the key factor is the large conductance load imposed by the large basal dendritic tree in humans, the key factor responsible for the accelerated signal propagation in human cortical dendrites. Larger dendritic diameter in humans as well as differences in cable and ion channel properties, also contribute to the enhancement of signal propagation in human L2/3 dendrites.
Diverging roles of TRPV1 and TRPM2 in warm-temperature detection
Authors: Abd El Hay Muad Y , Kamm Gretel B , Tlaie Alejandro , Siemens Jan
Published: March 2024

The accurate perception of innocuous temperatures, particularly those experienced as pleasantly warm, is essential for achieving thermal comfort and maintaining thermoregulatory balance. Warm-sensitive neurons (WSN) innervating the skin play a central role in non-painful warmth detection. The TRP ion channels TRPV1 and TRPM2 have been suggested as sensors of warm temperature in WSNs. However, the precise contribution of these channels to the process of warmth detection is not fully understood.A significant challenge in analysing WSNs lies in their scarcity: fewer than 10% of sensory neurons in the rodent dorsal root ganglion (DRG) respond to innocuous warm temperatures. In this study, we examined >20,000 cultured mouse DRG neurons using calcium imaging and discovered distinct contributions of TRPV1 and TRPM2 to warm-temperature sensitivity. TRPV1 and TRPM2 affect the abundance of WSNs, with TRPV1 mediating the rapid, dynamic response to warmth and TRPM2 affecting the population response of WSNs.By carefully tracking animal movement in a whole-body thermal preference paradigm, we observe that these cellular differences correlate with nuanced thermal behaviours. Utilizing a driftdiffusion model to quantitatively analyse the decision-making process of animals exposed to different environmental temperatures, we found that: TRPV1 deletion primarily impairs the precision of evidence accumulation, whereas TRPM2 deletion significantly increases the total duration of exposure to warmer environments that are avoided by wildtype mice.Our findings provide valuable insights into the distinct molecular responses to warmth stimuli, and underpin the subtle aspects of thermal decision-making when encountering minor temperature variations.
Surrogate Model for the Effect of Charge State in Lithium-ion Battery Fires
Authors: Kim Sin-Woo , Lee Eui-Ju
Published: March 2024

Recently, the demand for eco-friendly energy sources, including batteries, has increased rapidly owing to growing climate and environmental problems. However, battery fire accidents are also increasing, and many researchers are focusing on the safe use of batteries and their flammability characteristics. Owing to the multiple battery types, conducting experiments is difficult in all cases, so various methods to model battery fires are being attempted. This study focuses on the effect of charge states and models surrogate fuels for battery thermal runaway. Three surrogate fuels were selected based on the battery components, and a method of increasing the oxygen concentration was adapted to model the effect that occurs when the charge states of a battery fire increases. As a result, the temperature and pressure increased in all cases, and it appears that the explosion caused by the battery thermal runaway can be simulated by the model. One of the results of this study is that ethane exposed to a high temperature not only contributes to the physical explosion of the battery but also increases the risk of chemical explosion as it decomposes in to H2 and CH4 .
A Study on Quantitative Evaluation Methods for Measurement of Disaster Response Robot Operator Proficiency, and Verification of Training Effectiveness using ANOVA
Authors: Lee Su-han , Yun Seong Jin , Oh Seung-Sub
Published: March 2024

Recently, as social infrastructure has become more complex, disasters have become large-scale and difficult to predict. Responding to disasters using the existing equipment is challenging because of this complexity. In this situation, the demand for robotic technology to reduce human casualties and respond effectively to disasters is gradually increasing. To increase the field usability of disaster response robots, not only the distribution of robots but also the development of appropriate robot training methods should be conducted in parallel. This study proposes a disaster response robot operator training method and quantitatively verifies its effectiveness. To increase the proficiency of trainees, we propose a training method involving sequential beginner, intermediate, and advanced training stages. To quantitatively verify the effectiveness of the training, the experimental group was divided into three groups: control, general test, and MR test, and the results were confirmed through ANOVA.
Review of A Manichaean Prayer and Confession Book
Authors: Benkato Adam
Published: March 2024

A Manichaean Prayer and Confession Book. Edited and translated by Nicholas Sims-Williams, with introduction by John Sheldon and codicology by Zsuzsanna Gulácsi. Corpus Fontium Manichaeorum, Series Iranica, vol. 1. Turnhout: Brepols, 2022. Pp. xxvi + 195. €100.
Review of The Threshold: The Rhetoric of Historiography in Early Medieval China
Authors: Pearce Scott
Published: March 2024

The Threshold: The Rhetoric of Historiography in Early Medieval China. By Zeb Raft. Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series, vol. 136. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Asia Center, 2023. Pp. viii + 268 + 4 unnumbered. $50.
Navigating the Haematological Maze: Unraveling the Role of NLR and PLR as Predictors of Dengue Severity- A Cross-sectional Study from Southern India
Authors: Navya PT , Begum Rameejan , Thajudeen Ayeesha Sithika , Hussain Mohammed Althaf , Vijayashree R
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Dengue Fever (DF) poses a critical public health threat in tropical regions, displaying a spectrum of manifestations without distinct diagnostic hallmarks. Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) are useful biomarkers of inflammation and prognostic markers in various diseases. The inflammation that occurs in dengue is due to the exaggerated response of the immune system. Aim: To assess the utility value of NLR and PLR as prognostic markers for dengue severity. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 99 admitted Dengue patients. Patients were grouped into three categories: DF, Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF), and Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS). Various parameters of Complete Blood Count (CBC), NLR, and PLR were compared among the groups using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test (p-value <0.05 considered significant). Sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were calculated using Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve. Results: Among the 99 patients, 63.6% exhibited thrombocytopenia (platelet count <1.5 lac/dL), and 7% of patients had a platelet count <20,000/dL. All DHF and DSS patients had thrombocytopenia. Leucopenia was evident in 45.45% of patients, with 6% having a Total Leukocyte Count (TLC) <2000/dL. TLC remained stable across these stages. The mean NLR in DF was 2.47 (range 0.1-15.4), in DHF it was 1.013 (range 0.2-3.2), and in DSS it was 0.41 (range 0.08- 0.65.17) with a p-value of 0.02. The PLR displayed substantial differences, with mean values of 134.4 (range 10.1-273.8) for DF, 50.57 (range 7.1-96.1) for DHF, and 10.39 (range 3.1-38.8) for DSS with a p-value of 0.003. NLR had 63% accuracy, 77.8% sensitivity, and 94.4% specificity. PLR had 81.5% accuracy, 93.3% sensitivity and 33.3% specificity. Conclusion: The specificity of NLR was higher, while PLR exhibited superior accuracy and sensitivity in detecting severe cases.
Does Female Board Presence Moderate on the Relationship between Board Characteristic and Capital Structure? Evidence from Nigeria Listed Firms
Authors: Chukwunwike Onyekachi David , Okobo Mirian Mukosolu , Nnam Imaobong Judith
Published: March 2024

The study examines how female board presence moderates the relationship between corporate governance and capital structure of non-finance companies listed in Nigeria. The study covers a period of ten years from 2012 to 2021 using data obtained from Machame ratios database. A sample size of sixty non-finance listed firms   were   used. Using Stata version 14, he OLS pooled regression, diagnostic and robustness tests are carried out.   result shows that larger board size of big and small non-finance firms in Nigeria tend to reduce their capital structure. Similarly, independence of the board of directors of big non-finance firms in Nigeria tend to reduce their capital structure. However, the board independence of smaller non-finance firms tends to increase their debt to asset ratio insignificantly. Again, the outcome shows that having a female director on a large board significantly decreases the level of leverage of the smaller firms in the sample. The study also shows that having a female director on an independent board significantly increases the debt-to-asset ratio of the bigger firms in the sample. The study recommends at least one female director on a large board, increase in firms share capital and a review of the policies on female board members.
Anaemia a Monitoring Tool for Helminth Infection
Authors: Orevaoghene Onosakponome, Evelyn , Ugochukwu Nyenke Clement , Adah Ikpeama, Roseanne , Oluchi Ezenwaka, Chinonye. , Ogbonnie Enyinnaya Stella
Published: March 2024

Helminthic infections also known as worm infections affect mostly the gastrointestinal tracts. They are caused by parasites known as helminths. The infection is capable of causing blood loss which often leads to anaemia. However the severity of anaemia is dependent on the intensity of the infection. With an estimated 3.5 billion infected individuals globally, helminth infections are among the most prevalent infections. In tropical and subtropical regions, these infections primarily affect the most impoverished and disadvantaged communities that have limited access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. The highest prevalence of these infections has been reported from sub-Saharan Africa, China, and South America. The major helminths that causes anaemia includes Hook worm (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma. duodenale), Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiuria (whip worm). Hookworms and whipworms are examples of helminths that cause iron-deficiency anaemia through blood consumption and by causing damage to the intestinal mucosa during feeding. It is estimated that adult hookworms consume 0.05 to 0.2 milliliters of blood per day per worm, with an average daily blood loss of 26.4 milliliters in adult subjects infected with A. Duodenale. There are many risk factors which can lead to acquiring these infections and they include eating raw or undercooked meat and fish, poor hygiene, inadequate availability of clean water, poor sanitation. Some of the symptoms includes blood loss, abdominal pain, vomitting. Helminth infection can be diagnosed through direct wet mount, concentration technique and stool sample is used for this diagnosis. Helminth infections can be treated using antihelminthic drugs. Helminths can be prevented through safe sanitary facilites, maintainance of personal hygiene mass deworming in the affected areas and health education. In conclusion a well developed medical health care system should be put in place to control the devastating effects helminths infections.
An Experimental Study to Appraise the Role of Cina 30CH in Controlling Ascochyta Blight Fungus in Pisum sativum
Authors: Pavithran Dr. Perumalla , Taranum Shaik Afsha
Published: March 2024

Peas are grown all over the world and are considered an important component of the human diet due to their numerous health advantages and vital components, which include fibre, proteins, complex carbohydrates, vitamin B, folate, and minerals. One of the most destructive diseases is Ascochyta blight, which in large pea-growing areas can cause yearly output losses of 10% to 40%. Considering agro-homoeopathy, a very new and successful farming technique This study assessed the effectiveness of Cina 30, a potentized homoeopathic medication, in reducing the impacts of Ascochyta blight disease in Pisum sativum plants. The overall sample size is 15 plants. There were three groups: A, B, and C, where A represents placebo, B represents fungicide, and C represents CINA 30CH. Each group has five plants for parameter analysis which include Length of the root, Length of the shoot, Length of the pods, Number of leaves, Number of pods. The recorded data was analyzed statistically by using the ANOVA single factor test. The three study groups' respective variances in the plant parameters—root length, shoot length, pod length, number of leaves, and number of pods—were 41.33, 2864.33, 5.25, 394.33, and 9.33. The calculated value of F is 12.76 which is more than the table value of F crit 3.47 at 5% level with degree of freedom v1 = 4 and v2 = 10. The obtained P value 0.00061 is less than 0.01, which is strong evidence to reject the null hypothesis and accept the research hypothesis. According to the findings of this study, CINA 30CH is as effective as a fungicide in improving the features of Pisum sativum that are influenced by the Ascochyta blight fungus.
Urban Horticulture: A Cutting-Edge Strategy and Essential for the Future
Authors: Swetha B. , Devi H. Usha Nandhini , Kumar K. R. Krishna
Published: March 2024

Urban Horticulture is a key solution to rapid population growth, urbanization, food crisis and climate change. According to FAO reports, projections indicate that by 2050, the global urban population will exceed 9.7 billion, nearly doubling the current 3.5 billion. In the case of India, UN World Population Prospects foresee that by 2050, 40.76% of the country's population will inhabit urban areas. Considering the above statistics, we can estimate the burden on rural production system to meet increasing demands of fruits and vegetables in urban markets. So, urban horticulture could be the saviour to avoid food crisis and inflation of market. Urban horticulture, with its roots dating back to the mid-19th century, has gained momentum worldwide and can potentially mitigate the looming threats of food crises and market inflation. There are various types of urban agriculture like, kitchen gardening, rooftop gardening, vertical farming, container gardening, etc. Multiple auras of crops can be cultivated in the minimal available space, right from herbs, vegetables and fruits to aromatic and medicinal plants. There are considerable number of advantages of urban farming, like, providing employment and daily wages to poor farmers, educating children, strengthening the community, improving social and emotional wellbeing and environmental justice to tackle climate change. Many cities across the world are practicing urban farming and have achieved success in production, marketing and educating people. While numerous cities globally have embraced urban farming, achieving success in production, marketing, and education, India is still in the nascent stages of this practice. It is imperative for both governmental and private entities to accord greater importance to and invest in the promotion and harnessing of the profitability of urban horticulture in the country.
Sexuality and Reproductive Health in Adolescence: An Integrative Review
Authors: Oliveira Jefferson Carlos de , Costa Henrique Almeida Assis , Magalhães Plínio Regino , Silva Joana Beatriz de Lima , Salgueiro Marcia Maria Hernandes de Abreu de Oliveira , Reis Abraão Vergasta , Lima Roseane Pereira Jesus , Oliveira Normelia Santos , Augusto Lucilia Rocha Lopes , Silva Maria Luzinete Rodrigues da
Published: March 2024

Adolescence is a phase characterized by physical and behavioral changes that impact the sexual and reproductive health of individuals of both genders. While the World Health Organization (WHO) defines adolescence as the period from 10 to 19 years old, in Brazil it is recognized as the age range from 12 to 18 years old. This distinction is important for epidemiological investigations, as well as the development of public policies, social programs, and targeted interventions. This work is grounded in an Integrative Review conducted from August 2019 to October 2019, utilizing electronic databases available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, including the Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Nursing Database BDENF, and PubMed. The review process involved several stages: formulating the main research question, selecting articles based on inclusion criteria, excluding irrelevant studies, evaluating the selected articles, interpreting the results, and presenting the integrative review. Through critical analysis of the literature, relevant information was extracted and validated by a researcher. A total of 10 articles were included in this study, sourced from various databases: 5 from VHL, 2 from SciELO, 2 from LILACS, 3 from PubMed, and 3 from BDENF. This study underscores the importance of adopting a clinical practice approach to enhance professional resourcefulness and suggests avenues for future research.
Combined Effect of Organic Waste and Inorganic Fertilizers in The Environmental on major Nutrient Content and Uptake in Maize Groundnut Cropping Sequence
Authors: Prabhavathi N.  , Naga Madhuri K. V.  , Ratna Prasad P.  , Reddy M. Raghavendra , Niranjan B. N.
Published: March 2024

A field experiment was carried out under field conditions during both kharif and rabi seasons of 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 at Field No. 50B of Wetland Farm, S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati campus (under the judicatory of Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University). Nutrient content and uptake of major nutrients NPK during both the years of study (kharif 2019-2020 and rabi 2020-2021) on maize-groundnut cropping sequence was not significantly affected by the levels of NPK while significantly affected by the application of organic sources. The pooled analysis results also showed similar trend. However, interaction effect was nonsignificant between inorganic and organic sources during both the years.
Characterization of the conformational changes of partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide chains in solution using stress recovery experiment
Authors: Zhao F. , Du Yu K. , Liu Shu F. , Xu Jing K. , Tang Ji A.
Published: May 2006

In this study, a simple empirical decay function model is fitted to the experimental data to characterize the conformational changes of partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) in semidilute solutions, using the stress recovery experiment after cessation of a steady shear flow processing. With the increase of HPAM concentration and NaCl concentration, the parameter κ decreases, and this is in excellent agreement with the conformational changes of HPAM molecule chains. Experimental results show that the parameter κ can provide some information on the changes of the polymer chain conformation. the polymer chain conformation. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 101: 2709–2713, 2006
Timelines in citation research
Authors: Rousseau Ronald
Published: May 2006

The timeline used in ISI's Journal Citation Reports (JCR; Thomson ISI, formerly the Institute for Scientific Information, Philadelphia, PA) for half‐life calculations, is not a timeline for (average) cited age. These two timelines are shifted over half a year.
Screening and chromatographic assessing of a novel IgG biomimetic ligand
Authors: Feng Hongqin , Jia Lingyun , Li Honglin , Wang Xicheng
Published: May 2006

A novel biomimetic ligand, N‐benzyloxycarbonyl‐l‐tyrosine (N‐cbz‐l‐Tyr), was screened by a combination method of molecular docking and immobilized receptor technique. Then, N‐cbz‐l‐Tyr was immobilized on Sepharose CL‐4B to prepare a specific affinity adsorbent for immunoglobulin G (IgG). Scatchard analysis of the binding isotherm for IgG on the adsorbent gave an association constant (Ka) of 4.91 × 106 m−1 and a theoretical maximum adsorption capacity of 17.3 mg IgG/mL gel. IgG with a purity of 98% was separated from human plasma by this new affinity adsorbent. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Determination of human plasma protein binding of baicalin by ultrafiltration and high‐performance liquid chromatography
Authors: Tang Yihong , Zhu Haiyan , Zhang Yuanyuan , Huang Chenggang
Published: May 2006

A simple and selective HPLC assay was developed and utilized for determination of human plasma protein binding of baicalin. The method involved solid‐phase extraction and reversed‐phase chromatographic separation with a mobile phase of acetonitrile−0.02 mol/L phosphate buffer (pH 2.5; 25:75, v/v) and UV detection at 276 nm. The standard curve for baicalin was linear over the concentration range 0.1–20 µg/mL and the limit of detection was 0.02 µg/mL. The absolute recovery was greater than 76%. The intra‐day and inter‐day variations were less than 10%. Ultrafiltration technique was applied to determining the plasma protein binding of baicalin in human plasma. Results show the plasma protein binding of baicalin was in the range 86–92% over all the concentrations studied and the protein binding association constant was determined to be 1.21 × 105 L/mol at 4°C. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.