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Authors:   , Foster Chris
Published: September 2024

The live music scene exemplifies unprecedented strength in defining city character. Places describe themselves based on their provision, creating a city culture that may musically be identified with. Applied to architecture, this culture evolves from local music venues constructing spaces for connection. However, how can these venues be developed, and how can these identities be reinvigorated and amplified if they are no longer prominent for the benefit of city character?

Te Papaioea Palmerston North is a city often overlooked. Considered the ‘boredom capital’ of New Zealand, it is a city in desperate need of a strengthened identity. However, through the subject of Music, that was not always true. During the seventies to nineties, Palmerston North had a Nightclub boom that accelerated faster than other cities, with the city also becoming a destination for a range of international acts. This thesis finds itself in a present Palmerston North music context, utilising the development of local live music venues as an architectural tool in reinvigorating and amplifying the city of Palmerston North and its identity.

The research follows a design-led methodology implementing research-through-design. This thesis aims to (1) understand the relationship between Architecture/Music, (2) understand the selected site Papaioea Palmerston North concerning the past, present, and future generally and musically, (3) understand the relationship between Architecture/Identity, and (4) understand the relationship between Architecture/Music/Identity. The implications are establishing Architecture and Music as a tool to reinvigorate, create, and amplify a sense of identity and social cohesion for Te Papaioea Palmerston North.
Bringing The Interface Realm To Consciousness... Exploring The Potential Of Social Synergies Between Private Residences And Public Open Spaces
Authors:   , Strong Jacob
Published: September 2024

The direct interface between designated public space and private residential suburbia is an unexpectedly common phenomenon that rarely gets paid attention. An estimated 35km of private residential properties are bound to publicly experienceable space in Wellington City suburbia, yet this realm has not been explored thoroughly.

This phenomenon is much more varied, rich, and complex than anticipated. Rather than attempting to provide a firm design method/guideline this research seeks to bring attention to the dynamic, intricate relations between body and space, ‘public’ and ‘private’, and suggests an alternative way of thinking about how we, as designers, approach suburbia edge design, and suggests a departure from the binary conception of space being just ‘public’ or ‘private’.

The ambition for this research is to explore the public/private interface realm in medium density suburbia in steep terrain, the meeting of public and private, and the meeting of flat and sloped terrain. It aims to give attention to the bigger realm through this specific condition, embrace it consciously and treat it as a designer would.

A detailed analysis of the edge conditions opens this realm of discovery and reveals the many conditions in which a social synergy between public and private can occur or not. The objective is explored through the ways public and private users/dispositions respond to the body-space relations. It requires various local site investigations to get a sense of the way landscapes get us to experience and develops alternative methods of representation to open up this realm and allow me to explore this. To understand the intricate relationship between body and space, detailed and accurate documentation of the ground section profile and vegetation has been collected through Lidar scans. Careful and purposeful representation through imagery and text allows me to communicate the experience and the assemblage that produces this, but also forms a language of representation through which I can analyse international examples, to discover that this is a rich realm that has only vaguely been explored.
Cancer Coping, Family Support, and Post-traumatic Growth in Female Genital Cancer Patients––A Secondary Publication
Authors: Nam An Hee , Hye Kim Jeong
Published: September 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between cancer coping, family support and degree of post-traumatic growth in female genital cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and provide evidence for nursing intervention to enhance post-traumatic growth. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 114 participants. The cancer coping, family support and post-traumatic growth were measured using a self-reported questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed with independent t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation using the SPSS/win 28.0 statistical programs. Results: The mean score of cancer coping was 62.65 ± 13.53, that of intrapersonal coping 38.32 ± 8.34, and that of interpersonal coping was 24.32 ± 6.56. The mean score of family support was 49.06 ± 7.32 and post-traumatic growth was 59.66 ± 17.92. Post-traumatic growth showed a statistically significant positive correlation among intrapersonal coping (r = 0.80), interpersonal coping (r = 0.61), and family support (r = 0.42, p < 0.001). Conclusion: To increase post-traumatic growth, it is necessary to develop coping interventions so that cancer patients can effectively and positively cope with various difficulties and problems in the process of chemotherapy.
A Review on Dermal Wound Repair and Regeneration Using Antimicrobial-Loaded Microspheres Incorporated into Bovine Collagen Scaffold
Authors: Shanmugam Kirubanandan
Published: September 2024

In this paper, the developed microsphere-incorporated collagen scaffold presents a promising solution for delivering drugs over wound surfaces in a uniform and sustained manner. The biomaterials utilized in this system are of natural origin, minimizing potential toxicity from core materials, and collagen and gelatin exhibit active wound-healing properties. The collagen scaffold used for the delivery device offers several advantages, including minimizing dressing frequency, facilitating easier examination, and providing added aesthetic value. Furthermore, the protein-based biomaterial scaffold acts as a template for the extracellular matrix in the skin, enhancing the maturation of wounds and enabling the transition to the accelerated production of mature and aligned collagen fibers. The controlled release of antimicrobial drugs through denatured collagens and gelatin microspheres, as well as the efficient healing observed in in vivo studies, demonstrate the potential of this system for effective wound care. Overall, the incorporation of ciprofloxacin-loaded microspheres in porous collagen scaffold offers sustained releases of ciprofloxacin in infected environments, as supported by histological examination showing well-formed epidermis and dermis in the connective tissue of the skin. The system’s ability to heal full-thickness wounds within a significantly shorter time frame compared to antibiotic-incorporated collagen sponges further emphasizes its efficacy in wound healing.
Analysis of the Effect of Humanistic Care in the Process of Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
Authors: Cao Rui , Chen Zhe
Published: September 2024

Objective: To explore the effectiveness of humanistic care in pre-hospital emergency care. Methods: From April 2020 to January 2021, 80 pre-hospital emergency patients were studied. The patients were randomly divided into two groups: a control group (n = 40), which received conventional care, and an experimental group (n = 40), which received humanistic care. The effects of nursing care and psychological state were compared between the two groups. Results: The experimental group showed better nursing outcomes and a more positive psychological state compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Humanistic care in pre-hospital emergency settings is more effective in reducing patients’ anxiety and depression, enhancing the operational abilities and service attitudes of nursing staff, and increasing the emergency success rate.
Thuluth Script on Metal Objects: An Integral Decorative Element in Mamluk Art During the Bahrī Period (1250- 1382)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University -- Chouran Beirut, Aboul-Naja Iyad
Published: September 2024

This research examines the intricate Arabic calligraphy adorning opulent metallic objects dating back to the 14th-century Mamluk Bahrī period (1250-1382). Despite being overshadowed or assimilated within the broader decorative repertoire of these artifacts in existing scholarly discourse, this study sheds light on the profound significance of these calligraphic inscriptions. Not only do they pay homage to the era's rulers, but they also offer insights into the social, political, cultural, and aesthetic dimensions of the period. Employing descriptive analysis as the research methodology, this investigation elucidates the transformation of calligraphy from figurative representations on metallic surfaces to its zenith as intricate inscriptions, contextualized within the political dynamics of the time. Central to this research is the exploration of how the thuluth script interacts with metallic surfaces, offering a distinctive viewpoint as the author, a practitioner of Islamic art, examines the script's departure from traditional constraints when applied to metalwork. The research endeavors to perceive these calligraphic forms as independent visual entities, appreciating their decorative attributes beyond mere communication. Three meticulously curated tables categorize significant metal artifacts from the Bahrī period, facilitating the tracing of their evolution over time and enabling comparative analysis of thuluth script usage and styles on metal. These tables serve as valuable resources for educators, museum professionals, and researchers, offering insights into the nexus between aesthetics, materiality, and cultural context within Islamic art. Furthermore, they provide avenues for connoisseurship, aiding in identifying metal workshops, discerning the hand of the artists, and elucidating various techniques employed in applying calligraphy, aspects that remain underexplored in current scholarship. Finally, as a practitioner committed to the art of Arabic calligraphy on metal, the author's objective is to fortify the enduring legacy of Islamic Art, ensuring its relevance well into the 21st century.
Experiences of School Administrators During Limited Face-to-Face Classes
Authors: Sumalinog Gino Gasang , Cortes Venus , Alalid Ricky , Navarro Tizza Marie , Cordova-Espera Christise , Bercede-Fernandez Chery
Published: September 2024

Limited face-to-face classes involve limiting students’ daily attendance at face-to-face sessions on campus. This study explored the lived experience of 10 school administrators in implementing limited face-to-face classes in Central Visayas, Philippines. These administrators were part of the state universities and colleges that practiced limited face-to-face classes after the Philippine government decided to reopen the classes, guided by the implementation guidelines through a CHEd Joint Memorandum Circular, after the lockdowns in the COVID-19 pandemic. These administrators had been part of the universities and colleges for two years before the pandemic. This study employed a descriptive phenomenological research design, utilized a semi-structured interview guide, and used Collaizi’s seven steps to analyze the data. The findings revealed that the universities and colleges made academic adjustments to the curriculum, the teaching and learning strategies, and teacher professional development. Emotional and psychological support was also provided to schools to nurture the well-being of the students, teachers, and staff. Communication and collaboration inside the school and with the stakeholders were promoted. Despite the newness of the phenomena, the limited face-to-face implementation was positively carried out. Research related to full face-to-face may be conducted.
Factors to Improve School Management and Social Science Student Learning Outcomes Through Cooperation with Parents
Authors: Riyadi Iswan , Judijanto Loso , Anisah Anisah , Muflihah Siti , Sanulita Henny , Lumbantoruan Jitu Halomoan
Published: September 2024

The curriculum expects parental involvement in their children's education. Actively involving parents in the learning process can improve student learning outcomes. But the fact is that many schools do not involve parents because of social gaps. It is urgent to study the gap between the expectation that parents are involved in schools and the fact that many schools do not involve parents. This study aims to determine the background of the parents studied and to provide a descriptive analysis of the school's cooperation with parents in stimulating them to be involved in their children's education. The research sample consisted of 285 parents of junior high school social studies students who were selected randomly. The study used quantitative data, collected through a questionnaire that was compiled and developed based on indicators. The data analysis technique used descriptive statistics with the help of SPSS version 25.0 by calculating the mean, percentage, and standard deviation for each indicator and interpreting them. The results found a significant relationship between school and parent collaboration in improving their children's education. The more the parents feel that their presence is appreciated by the school, the greater their involvement in their children's education. The conclusion reached was that a sound relationship established by the school can encourage parents to be directly involved in various educational activities and important activities organized by the school.
Nastawienie nauczycieli wobec ucznia z niepełnosprawnością słuchu – refleksje na przykładzie Śląska
Authors: Bełza-Gajdzica Magdalena
Published: September 2024

Celem artykułu jest refleksja nad nastawieniami nauczycieli i przyszłych nauczycieli w stosunku do dziecka z niepełnosprawnością słuchu w kontekście ich akceptacji, która stanowi jeden z ważnych czynników warunkujących sukces edukacyjny. W artykule zaprezentowano fragment badań prowadzonych w ramach projektu Diagnoza edukacyjna osób z niepełnosprawnością słuchu – aspekty edukacyjne, terapeutyczne i społeczne, przeprowadzonego w województwie Śląskim wśród nauczycieli oraz przyszłych nauczycieli w ramach badań statutowych. Badania przeprowadzono na terenie Śląska, wśród nauczycieli/nauczycielek oraz studentów/studentek kierunków pedagogicznych. W badaniach prowadzonych z wykorzystaniem metody sondażu diagnostycznego zastosowano kwestionariusz ankiety własnej konstrukcji, dystrybuowany za pomocą platformy Google Forms. Badani nauczyciele deklarują pozytywne nastawienia. Z drugiej strony ich obawy związane z niskimi kompetencjami do pracy z uczniami/uczennicami z niepełnosprawnością słuchu, sprawiają, iż nie czują sią wystarczająco przygotowani do pracy z tą grupą uczniów/uczennic. Wyniki te mają znaczenie dla praktyki pedagogicznej, wskazując kierunek myślenia zarówno o standardach przygotowania nauczycieli pracujących z uczniami/uczennicami z niepełnosprawnością słuchu, jak również standardami zatrudnienia osób pracujących w placówkach edukacji osób z niepełnosprawnością słuchu. Odnoszą się też do podnoszenia kompetencji pracujących już tam osób, szczególnie w zakresie polskiego języka migowego.
EFFECT OF SOME PLANT AND ALGAE EXTRACTS ON GROWTH AND BIOLOGICAL YIELD OF SUNFLOWER
Authors:   1 Researcher, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Baghdad, Iraq,  mariam.Atti2106m@coagri.uobaghdad.edu.iq, AI-Saadi Maryam I , AL-Hilfy2 Intsar H. ,   2 Professor, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Baghdad, Iraq, entsar.hadi@coagri.uobaghdad.edu.iq
Published: September 2024

A field experiment was conducted at the fields of Dubana Company for Modern Agricultural Equipment in the Yusufiyah area, Al-Rashid district, Baghdad Governorate, located on a line between 44°E longitude and 33°N latitude during the spring season of 2022. The objective was to study the effect of using some plant extracts and seaweed on the growth of three genotypes of sunflower and their reflection on the biological yield. The experiment was conducted using randomized complete block design (RCBD) with split-plot arrangement with three replications, including five bio nutrition treatments (spraying the biological stimulant with seaweed extract BMstart, spraying seaweed extract Alga600, adding bamboo extract Seek, spraying Moringa leaf extract, and a control treatment spraying with distill water only) allocated to the main plots, and three genotypes (Lilo, Ishaqi-2, and Flamy) allocated to the sub plots. The results showed the superiority of the treatment of spraying seaweed extract Alga600 in stem diameter (2.87 cm), plant height (207.50 cm), leaf area (2414.3 cm2), and biological yield (22.28 tons ha-1), while the treatment of spraying Moringa leaves extract showed superiority in the number of leaves (30.28 leaf plant-1) and harvest index (22.49%). As for the genotypes, Ishaqi-2 showed superiority in stem diameter (2.72 cm), leaf area (2325.6 cm2), biological yield (24.11 tons ha-1), and harvest index (21.92%), while Lilo was superior in number of leaves (29.31 leaf plant-1), and Flamy was superior in plant height (201.98 cm).
ABOUT THE POSSIBLE ORIGINS OF THE DRAGON IMAGE IN ICONOGRAPHY OF THE COPPER SERPENT IN HIGH MIDDLE AGES
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Mikhailova Natalia V.
Published: September 2024

The article considers the issue of possible Jewish influence on the formation of the image of the Copper Serpent in the artistic culture of Western Europe in the 11th – 12th centuries. For many centuries, textual mention and pictorial image of the scene of the exaltation of the Copper Serpent was tacitly taboo due to the difficulty of explaining the creation of the statue by Moses after receiving a ban from the Lord on the creation of idols. Active reference to the subject became possible only during the Crusades in the context of Christian typological exegesis, where the Copper Serpent is understood as a prototype of the Crucifixion. The development of the iconography of Num. 21:6–9 on the western and eastern banks of the Rhine occurred independently of each other, resulting in the formation of two distinct pictorial types. Herewith, on the west bank, especially in the territories of northern France and modern Belgium, the image of a winged dragon sitting on a column became widespread. According to the author, such a type attempts to ontologize the complicated image of the divine messenger, through whom the people of Israel were granted salvation from death. In that iconography the serpent itself is understood as Christ, which makes it impossible to depict him in the form of an ordinary snake, which in most cases is a symbol of sin and death. Most probably, the authors of the first iconographic programs of the type turn to the Jewish original source in search of possible ways of depiction, supported by Middle Eastern and directly Jewish art. Following such hypothesis, the dragon in the image of the Copper Serpent is Saraf or Seraphim, i.e. the embodiment of the angelic rank visible to humans.
VISUAL IMAGES OF MEMORY IN THE POEMS OF YU. LEVITANSKY “REMEMBRANCE OF COLORED GLASS” AND “REMEMBRANCE OF RED SNOW”
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Malkina Victoria Ya.
Published: September 2024

The paper considers two poems by Y.D. Levitansky from his book “Cinematography” (1970): “Remembrance of Colored Glass” and “Remembrance of Red Snow”. The paper is aimed at studying methods of visual representation of memory in lyrical texts. To that end it analyses the subjective structure, space and time, as well as sound and visual images, including color. In addition, the poems are related to each other. As a result, conclusions are made about the specificity of the visual image of memory in those poems.
CATEGORIES OF MUSICAL AND VISUAL IN THE PLOT OF YU. LEVITANSKY’S POEM “HOW TO SHOW AUTUMN”
Authors:   Russian State University for the humanities, Sabitova Dinara S.
Published: September 2024

The article is about the categories of musical and visual in Yu. Levitansky’s poem “How to show autumn” (Cinematograph, 1970). The text clearly shows the connection between these categories, as well as their role in the construction of artistic reality and the plot of the poem. In turn, the functions of the musical are considered, namely how sound can influence the organization of the figurative system, visual perception and also how the musical becomes visible. The article shows how the categories of musical and visual become inseparable components of the artistic world and build its holistic image
HISTORY THROUGH THE MODERNIST LENS
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Reinhold Natalya I.
Published: September 2024

The subject under consideration is the prominence of history of literature in the work of English modernists. The author analyses Virginia Woolf’s (1882–1941) approach to history, and her view on history as a subject of representation in her novel-cum-biography “Orlando” (1928). In conclusion, Woolf’s literary project is appreciated against the background of some historical concepts of the second half of the twentieth century
POSTMODERNISM AS THE “SENSE OF AN ENDING” IN THE SAME NAME NOVEL BY J. BARNES
Authors:   Moscow City University, Martynov Artem A.
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the identification and study of postmodernist features in the novel by J. Barnes “The Sense of an Ending”. The article provides a detailed analysis of the features of postmodernism in modern literature, explaining the conditions of their formation. Special attention is given to the discussion of such phenomena as the unreliable narrator and distrust of the truth, as well as the reconstruction of memories and moral relativism. The original article contributes to the formation of a comprehensive understanding in postmodernism as a literary movement.
METAFICTIONAL COMMENTARY OF AUCTORIAL NARRATOR IN MIKHAIL CHULKOV’S “MOCKER”
Authors:   Russian State University for the humanities, Deikun Ilia D.
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the analysis of the metafictional commentary of the auctorial narrator in M. Chulkov’s novel “Mocker” in the light of the poetics of reflexive traditionalism. The analysis of the structural level and subject masks of the verbalization of a metafictional comment is carried out. It also traces the unity of textual, metatextual and paratextual metafictional reflection. Its types of commentary, both compositional and thematic, are distinguished in connection with the level of verbalization and its rhetorical decoration.
THE SOUND PUPPET. KANT, EVREINOV, AND KHLEBNIKOV
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Markov Aleksandr V.
Published: September 2024

Nikolai Evreinov’s report “The theatricalization of life. Ex cathedra” (1911) and Velimir Khlebnikov’s manifesto “Our Basis” (1919) demonstrate a similar idea of the beginning of human civilization. Both authors insist that the performative function of language preceded the communicative function, that performativity was the ground for complete understanding, and that present-day process control requires the attainment of a special speed of oral speech, through which the alienation of the primordial state is constructed. The symbol of performativity for both becomes a scrap of cloth that transforms the one gifted with it into a sound puppet, so that language is interpreted along the lines of the puppet game. The origins of such commonality are found in Kant’s treatise “The Conjecturable Вeginning of Human History” (1876). The assimilation of Kant’s ideas is assumed, not directly, but through the interpretation of the Fall in the fundamental theology and middle school religion lessons. The anthropological interests of Evreinov and Khlebnikov proved productive in challenging the dream of synthetic total art.
The Influence of Motivation and Academic Emotions on Academic Performance in High School Learning
Authors:   “Al. I. Cuza” University of Iasi, Romania, Acatrinei Ana Maria
Published: September 2024

Emotions felt during learning influence students’ behavior, thinking, and attention in the classroom. On the other hand, motivation is a crucial factor that impacts high school students' performance in learning, as it helps students feel the urge to pay attention and desire to learn, whether for a good grade or other reasons. Through this research, we aimed to discover the relationship between motivation and academic motions as predictors of academic performance, when it comes to the learning process during lessons. We intended to determine whether performance is directionally influenced by motivation and academic emotions, and if so, to what extent. Additionally, we seek to identify which types of emotions —positive or negative, activating or deactivating — have a greater impact on learning. 110 high school students from the 9th and 12th grades participated in this study. The main finding indicated that positive emotions, and also activating emotions contribute to the explained variation of performances of students in high school classes more than motivation. Conclusions and recommendations are also made.
ASSESSMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CONCENTRATION OF PSGL-1, NO-SYNTHASES AND NITRIC OXIDE METABOLITES IN THE BLOOD SERUM OF PATIENTS WITH ACUTE ARTERIAL THROMBOSIS
Authors: Korotkova N.V. , Kalinin R.E. , Suchkov I.A. , Mzhavanadze N.D. , Nikiforov A.A. , Fomina S.I. , Alekseenko A.D.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. PSGL-1 is a complex protein, that provides contacts between blood cells and endothelial cells by connecting with cell-adhesion mole-cules selectins, and it is a universal participant in the processes of leukocyte adhesion, inflammation and immune response. The study of the possible regulation of its functioning is an urgent topic, since the process of its interactions with selectins can be a point of therapeutic application. Aim of the study. Evaluation of the relationship between the concentration of universal ligand selectins PSGL-1, inducible (iNOS) and endothelial (eNOS) NO synthases and final metabolites of nitric oxide (II) in the blood serum of patients with acute arterial thrombosis. Material and methods. The concentrations of PSGL-1, iNOS and eNOS in blood serum were determined, using enzyme immunoassay on an enzyme immunoassay analyzer Stat Fax 2100. The total concentration of the final stable metabolites of nitric oxide(II) (nitrates and nitrites) was determined by the spectrophotometric method modified by V.A. Metelskaya, by coloring in the reaction of diazotization with nitrite of sulfonamide present in the com-position of the Griss reagent. The results were processed, using nonparametric statistics methods of Microsoft Office Excel 2016 and IBM SPSS Statistics 26 (StatSoftInc., USA). Results. The study revealed a statistically significant increase in the level of endothelial nitric oxide synthase and the final stable metabolites of nitric oxide in the blood of patients with acute arterial thrombosis, compared with the control group. A direct correlation of moderate severity was also found between the level of eNOS and the concentration of nitrates and nitrites. A low positive correlation was found between the concentration of PSGL-1 and the level of eNOS, and a low negative correlation was found between PSGL-1 and iNOS. Conclusions. According to the results of the study, it can be concluded that nitric oxide, which generated by endothelial NO synthase in patients with arterial thrombosis, may have a regulatory effect on the expression or functioning of the universal glycoprotein ligand of selectins – PSGL-1, which re-quires more in-depth study.
Nilai kekerasan permukaan pada beberapa tipe beton dengan agregat buatan dan korelasinya terhadap kuat tekan
Authors: Kencanawati N.N. , Hariyadi H. , Ngudiyono N. , Anshari B. , Mukti L.G.A.
Published: September 2024

Along with the development of technology to utilize waste in order to create sustainable concrete materials; therefore, this research tries to apply several artificial aggregates derived from concrete waste and fly ash. The test object was a standard concrete cylinder measuring 150 mm in diameter and 300 mm in height. Concrete was made from geopolymer coarse aggregate, treated recycled coarse aggregate, and conventional coarse aggregate. The surface hardness value was measured using a hammer test to obtain the rebound number (RN). Tests were also conducted on concrete with natural aggregate. The results show that the RN value of treated recycled coarse aggregate concrete is in the second place after normal aggregate concrete, followed by the RN value of conventional recycled coarse aggregate. Concrete with geopolymer coarse aggregate is concluded to be lightweight low strength concrete based on the RN value and compressive strength obtained. Furthermore, the relationship between RN values and compressive strength for other concretes is shown by the correlation of y = 0.837 x + 3.627, where y is the concrete compressive strength (MPa) and x is the surface hardness value (RN).
Efektifitas Permainan Estafet Bola terhadap Hasil Belajar Kognitif Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran PPKn
Authors: Farida Rina Nur , Pramasdyahsari Agnita Siska , Hartati Hartati , Saputra Henry Januar
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji keefektifan metode permainan estafet bola terhadap hasil belajar siswa paa materi gotong royong mata peajaran PPKn kelas 1 SD Negeri Tawang Mas 01. Metode ini menggunakan metode penelitian Pre_Eksperimental dengan bentuk One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Dalam penelitian populasi sebanyak 27 responden dan sample sebanyak 27 orang. Berdasarkan rata-rata nilai pretest 66,29 dan rata-rata posttest 82,07, kemudian diujikan melalui uji normalitas, uji t, dan uji N-Gain. Hal ini terbukti dengan hasil dari uji hipotesis melalui uji t bahwa nilai Sig < 0,05 maka Ho di tolak dan Ha di terima dengan taraf signifikan a = 0.05 dengan nilai sgnifikan 0.000 < 0.05 yang artinya bahwa metode permainan estafet bola efektif meningkatkan hasil belajar kognitif siswa. Dalam uji N-Gain diperoleh data mean sebesar 0.4752, yang artinya lebih besar dari 0.7 sehingga data tersebut dalam kategori tinggi. Dengan begitu perlakuan dengan menggunakan metode permainan estafet bola tehadap hasil belajar kognitif siswa pada materi gotong royong kelas 1 SD Negeri Tawang Mas 01 memiliki efektifitas tinggi.
PERGUNTAS E RESPOSTAS EM CIRURGIA METABÓLICA: Um Guia Integral para Pacientes com Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
Authors: Carmo Luiza Karla de Souza do , Fortes Renata Costa
Published: September 2024

A obesidade é uma doença crônica não transmissível (DCNT), multifatorial, que atinge indivíduos de países desenvolvidos e em desenvolvimento como o Brasil. Associado a ela está o diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2), constituindo um grave problema de saúde pública. O tratamento inicial dessas doenças se dá por métodos convencionais, como alimentação adequada, prática regular de atividade física e uso de medicamentos. Entretanto, mediante o insucesso dos métodos convencionais e, em alguns casos específicos, os indivíduos podem se beneficiar da intervenção cirúrgica (cirurgia metabólica) para controle (remissão) do DM2. Esse guia irá fornecer orientações das perguntas mais frequentes a respeito da cirurgia metabólica, incluindo os processos de elegibilidade; o pré-operatório e pós-operatório; as atribuições da equipe multiprofissional; dentre outras informações relevantes. Desejamos a todos (as) uma excelente leitura e que as dúvidas sejam amplamente esclarecidas.
Building the educational future: Exploring the dimensions of STEM education through 3D printing and platonic solids in university mathematics teaching
Authors: Torres Mariana G.
Published: September 2024

This essay addresses the convergence of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, exploring the opportunities and challenges of this multidisciplinary integration in the context of university mathematics education. Focusing on Platonic solids, the study examines how 3D printing becomes a transformative vehicle for mathematical understanding by providing tangible representations of abstract concepts. The tangible dimensions of teaching and the intersection between science, mathematics, and art are highlighted as key factors that enrich the educational experience. Additionally, the technological, ethical, and pedagogical challenges associated with the implementation of 3D printing in STEM education are addressed. This analysis culminates in the conclusion that this integration not only prepares students for an interconnected world but also raises new questions about ethics and responsibility in the evolution of university mathematics education.
Enhancing practical skills of TVET students using mathematics as a tool: A case study in some selected TVET schools in Kwahu
Authors: Adu Tenkorang Sebedeo , Adu Benjamin Obeng , Arthur Yarhands Dissou
Published: September 2024

Ghana, a developing nation, is no exception to the growing global popularity of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) education. However, the idea of making TVET more applicable and work-oriented in Ghana has only been briefly considered. This investigation examines how mathematics is used as a tool to enhance the practical skills of TVET students. 316 respondents, consisting of 234 males and 82 females, were chosen as the target group by a straightforward random selection procedure. Using the purposive sampling technique, second-year students from three TVET institutions in Kwahu were chosen as the target respondents. For the purpose of investigation, an exploratory survey approach was utilized. Typically, questionnaires were administered to a sample of students at a specific period in order to record their attitudes, beliefs, actions, perceptions, or qualities for descriptive analysis. The data-collection techniques employed in this study, which concentrated on aspects including TVET students’ attitudes toward mathematics (ATTI), TVET students’ interest in mathematics, and TVET students’ practical skills, were modified from those used in earlier studies conducted by other researchers. The acquired data was examined making use of Amos version 23’s structural equation modeling software. The study’s findings showed that TVET students’ attitudes about mathematics significantly influenced their interest in the subject. The outcomes also revealed that ATTI had a positive effect and were statistically significant for their practical skills.
Martin P. Nilsson, Geschichte der griechischen Religion vol. 1
Authors:   University of Virginia, Mikalson Jon
Published: September 2024

I briefly trace the origins of Martin P. Nilsson’s Geschichte der griechischen Religion from his lectures in Swedish at the University of Uppsala in 1920, ‘On the history of Greek religion’, through some interesting twists and turns to the publication of volume 1 in 1941 when he was 67 years old, to the publication of the third edition in the year of his death, 1967. After some comments on how Nilsson himself conceived of the book, I outline briefly its structure and topics. Central is a discussion of some leading ideas and themes of the book, and how they were received then and how they stand up today. I close with some examples of scholars’ use of the Geschichte today and with some personal reflections on the book’s early and deep influence on my own work on Greek religion.
To be or not to be … “popular”. Martin P. Nilsson’s Greek folk religion, its context, and its modern echoes
Authors:   Collège de France, Pirenne-Delforge Vinciane
Published: September 2024

Martin P. Nilsson’s book Greek popular religion was published in 1940 and republished in 1961 with the slightly modified title of Greek folk religion. This work was deeply rooted in the conviction that many parts of Archaic and Classical Greece, outside the leading urban centres, were still in what Nilsson called “a backward state”. These places were supposed to preserve the way of life that had been common in earlier times, when Greeks were mainly peasants, not very advanced and culturally primitive. According to Nilsson, the simple religion of unlettered peasants was the most persistent form of Greek religion and at the core of what he called “popular” or “folk” religion. After placing this paradigm in the scientific context of its emergence, the present paper examines the paradoxes of Nilsson’s interpretive model and compares his dichotomous view of “popular” vs “high” religion to some current approaches in the study of ancient Greek religion.
Studies on the effect of reactive dye on jute and jute blended fabrics
Authors: Mir Akmam Noor Rashid  , MM Alamgir Sayeed  , Muhammad Mubarak Hossen  , Jahid Sarker  , Ariful Islam
Published: September 2024

Jute is generally not dyed with reactive dye though it is a cellulosic fiber. While jute is dyed with basic dye, but cotton, viscose, and other cellulosic fibers are frequently dyed with reactive dye. In this study, a novel method for dying blended jute fabrics with reactive dye after bleaching them is presented. Two different reactive dye colors were used to treat this blended jute fabric. By contrasting samples of non-dyed grey blended jute fabric, the GSM, Water uptake percentage, and FTIR of dyed fabric were examined. It has been observed that the dyed sample's GSM (average 76) is higher than the grey fabrics GSM (average 65) due to the chemical modification of grey blended jute fabric. Blended jute fabric has a lower water absorption percentage while dyed sample has a higher absorption percentage such as 150% in 40 min and 145% in 140 min. Due to chemical modification of the surface of the blended jute fabrics, the FTIR spectrum report reveals that –OH group peak appeared in the wave number of 3291 cm−1 and the dyeability of the fabric is significant based on peak analysis.
Green growth a pathway to sustainable growth in developed countries
Authors: Usman Alhaji Usman  , Dauda Saheed
Published: September 2024

The quest by countries to drive to maturity stage of development especially by industrialize nations continued to impact on green economy despite policy framework and strategy implementation to curtail the activities. Emissions endanger the existence of secured environment. It is in the light of this literatures have concentrated on the area. This study seeks to investigate the determinants of green growth in 13 developed countries spanning 2010 to 2020. This study employed the ordinary least square regression with robust option, country specific effect and time fixed option, fixed effect and random effect estimation with time varying effect estimation options. This study also employed the generalized square regression technique with several robust option and post estimation test. The result of the study posit that CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption which is (% of total) has a positive and significant relationship with green growth indicating that the consumption of this energy increases green growth. The coefficient Renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) revealed a positive effect on green growth. The coefficient Fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total energy) revealed a negative effect on green growth. In addition, Combustible renewable and waste (% of total energy) posit a negative relationship on green growth. A caveat for policy shows that in spite strategies and deliberate policy reform put in place to mitigate the effect on green growth, much is needed in terms of investment in clean energy. No doubt deliberate policy reform need to strengthen and enforced in this respect cannot be underscored
Optimal control algorithms for Gabon’s Smart Grid: Enhancing efficiency and sustainability
Authors: Loundou Ndonda Elsi Othniel  , Jing Chen  , Nguembi Ines Pamela  , Marcel Merimee Bakala Mboungou
Published: September 2024

The adoption of smart grid technologies offers Gabon several opportunities to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. This study investigates the use of optimum control algorithms to increase grid stability and enhance the utilization of renewable energy sources. Mathematical models and simulations are used to assess genetic algorithms in light of Gabon's unique energy situation. Systems known as electrical smart grids supply electricity to users directly from power plants in an effort to reduce costs, cut down on blackouts, and improve energy efficiency. Smart grids, or SGs, are well-known pieces of equipment because of their amazing capabilities, which include bi-directional communication, stability, power failure detection, and interconnectivity with appliances for monitoring. Many modern data and security management systems, including modeling, monitoring, optimization, and/or artificial intelligence, lead to SGs. Energy was once cheap, easily managed, and dependent only on fundamental elements. Demand has significantly increased as a result of the current circumstances, which has also increased Gabon's electricity expenses, the likelihood of a contingency, and the complexity of the electrical network. In Gabon, smart grids have shown to be the most practical and clever way to lessen these problems in recent years. An electrical network with information technology integrated is called a smart grid. According to this study, using genetic algorithms in a smart grid could lower Gabon's overall electricity prices. In order to meet demand, the proposed approach makes use of off-grid battery banks and renewable energy sources. The goal of GA optimization is the short-term time averaged power cost; factors that affect this include grid energy to satisfy load, battery discharge, and other factors. MATLAB software is used to solve the optimization problem over a 24-hour period of renewable input, real-time energy pricing, and load. The results are presented.
Harnessing AI for advancements in cardiovascular disease management and drug discovery
Authors: Ayesha Saeed  , Ahsan Ahmad  , Ali Husnain
Published: September 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiovascular disease (CVD) management and drug discovery has revolutionized clinical decision-making, offering new avenues for precision medicine and enhanced patient care. This study explores the long-term use of cardiovascular drugs and the role of AI in improving diagnosis, risk prediction, and therapeutic outcomes. While traditional clinical trials often lack extensive follow-up data, particularly concerning the elderly, AI models provide opportunities to fill these gaps through the analysis of large datasets. The research methodology employed in this study involves comprehensive data collection from clinical and biomedical sources, AI model development, rigorous validation, and ethical considerations, ensuring reliable and actionable insights. The findings underscore the potential of AI to transform CVD management and drug discovery, while also highlighting the need for continuous learning and ethical deployment to address challenges such as data privacy and algorithmic transparency.
Leveraging tokenization in blockchain-based circular economy: A paradigm shift towards sustainable resource management
Authors: Sanjay Vijay Mhaskey
Published: September 2024

Utilizing blockchain technology and circular supply chain management can bring about significant changes in achieving sustainability and enhancing resource utilization. This study highlights the significant role of tokenization in promoting sustainable resource management within blockchain-based circular supply chains. Tokenization provides a secure and efficient way to digitize assets, creating incentives, and facilitating efficient exchange within these supply chains. The paper explores in detail the benefits of tokenization, including faster transaction settlement, cost savings, democratization of access, transparency enhancement, and reduced infrastructure costs. It emphasizes that tokenization is a pivotal tool for promoting the transition towards a circular economy model. The study also acknowledges the challenges and limitations of tokenization, including regulatory issues, interoperability, and standardization challenges, among others, and provides recommendations for effective implementation. Overall, the paper highlights the potential of tokenization to revolutionize how we exchange ideas, information, and money through blockchain-based circular supply chains and emphasizes its significance in promoting sustainable resource management.
Leveraging AI-driven training programs for enhanced organizational security awareness
Authors: Ayobami P. Olatunji  , Oluwafemi S. Ajibola  , Nafisat O. Agunbiade
Published: September 2024

Organizations today face an increasing array of cyber threats that are more sophisticated and targeted, often exploiting human vulnerabilities rather than technical flaws. Traditional security awareness programs frequently fail to adequately prepare employees to recognize and respond to these evolving threats. This paper explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance organizational security awareness training programs, offering tailored, dynamic, and interactive learning experiences. By leveraging AI, organizations can create more adaptive and effective training that not only enhances knowledge retention but also fosters a culture of security awareness across all levels. The paper discusses the benefits, technical implementation, and future perspectives for AI-driven training programs, emphasizing how these technologies can create a more resilient organizational culture against emerging cyber threats. This research serves as a valuable resource for both academia and industry in advancing the understanding and enhancement of organizational security awareness.
Transforming healthcare systems in medically underserved rural areas (Muas) via digital technology
Authors: CHERHADAM ALAIN PEH
Published: September 2024

This article reviews the challenges and impacts of digital transformation in the healthcare systems in rural and underserved areas and the possible solution to this menace. In the developed nations of the world, bridging the gap between the poor and the rich has been challenging as a result of the introduction of social health facilities unaffordable for the poor populace. Telemedicine provides an easier and better way of communicating remotely with healthcare providers without having to travel long distances and spend more. It focuses on the introduction of eHealth facilities in rural areas to bring about equal access to healthcare. The obstacles of accessing remote areas through the implementation of various telecommunication networks, and the necessity of telemedicine in the underserved and rural areas in the underdeveloped nations of Africa as a case study. The necessity of applying telemedicine in solving various health issues has brought about many contradictions that have worsened the situation with numerous viable technologies examined along with the effectiveness of telemedicine in linking access to healthcare disparities. Appropriate telecommunications networks should be set up in the underserved areas and rural areas of Africa since we have a larger percentage of the populace in this category. Thus, bringing about equality between the rich and the poor and providing all with the appropriate knowledge in telemedicine.