bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dos problemas en la división de las causas: número y ser en acto o en potencia en "De principiis naturae" 5
Authors: Rego Thomas
Published: March 2024

La división de las causas en el De principiis naturae 5 de Tomás de Aquino establece de cuántas maneras pueden distinguirse las cuatro clásicas causas aristotélicas. El texto presenta varias dificultades y las principales son la determinación del número de las divisiones y la no necesaria contemporaneidad del ser en potencia de una causa y de su causado. Nuestro objetivo es resolverlas a través de un análisis pormenorizado del texto latino, que resulta en un comentario completo al capítulo, lo cual es un aporte secundario. A través de este análisis resolvemos las dificultades principales. Primero, al descubrir una distinción tácita entre divisiones de causas en cuanto consideradas en sí mismas y en cuanto conocidas y verbalizadas por los seres humanos, el número de las divisiones es finalmente siete (cuatro fundadas en el ser y tres en el modo de conocer). Esta distinción tiene un signo lingüístico en las expresiones ‘item’ y ‘sciendum est quod’. Segundo, la eventual no contemporaneidad entre los estados potenciales de una causa y su causado se puede justificar respetando la predicación singular, al considerar que un arquitecto, una vez construida una casa, está en potencia de reconstruirla, si ésta perdiera las causas internas de su integridad.
La doble vía del origen del nominalismo en la Edad Media desde la visión de José Luis Romero
Authors: Muñoz Medina Ceferino
Published: March 2024

En este trabajo se ofrece un acercamiento explicativo al surgimiento del nominalismo medieval desde la perspectiva planteada por el historiador argentino José Luis Romero. Romero sugiere que existe una doble fuente, a saber, una histórica y otra filosófica. La primera de esas sería de orden empírico y correspondería a la burguesía y a su mentalidad. La segunda fuente, la académica, sería la que surge de la conocida querella de los universales durante los siglos XI y XII. Estas dos fuentes habrían sido la condición de posibilidad de posteriores desarrollos teóricos del nominalismo, los cuales suprimirán la idea de universal como algo real y sostendrán que lo único real son las cosas concretas, sensibles, mientras que los conceptos constituyen palabras vacías.
EVALUATION OF THE TECHNICAL COURSE IN NURSING AT A STATE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTER
Authors: MENEGARDE MARIVANIA , RODRIGUES ROSA MARIA , CONTERNO SOLANGE DE FÁTIMA REIS
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT: There is a need to evaluate the licensed practical nurse (LPN) programs to understand how this educational background is related to professional performance. The objective was to track the alumni profile of an LPN school; identify how they evaluate the teaching-learning process experienced in the course; and evaluate, from the alumni perspective, the training experienced in relation to their professional performance. This is a descriptive exploratory study, with quantitative data distributed according to absolute and relative frequency and qualitative subjected to content analysis. In total, 128 alumni participated, 92.97% were women; 34.37% were married; 77.34% were under the age of 40; 64.07% got a job within six months after completing the course; 40.63% were employed in the private service; most of the disciplines were considered sufficient for professional practice, with percentages higher than 80%. The topics were systematized: technical training is a passport to enter the world of work; from technical training to comprehensive human training; the role of teachers in training and the things that could be different in the technical nursing course. The training, from alumni perspectives, was sufficient and decisive in their lives for insertion and permanence in work, showing the importance of public spaces for technical training in nursing.
LA SOCIOLOGÍA CHILENA ACTUAL: FORMACIÓN, EGRESO Y EJERCICIO PROFESIONAL
Authors: SANDOVAL PABLO , AVENDAÑO OCTAVIO
Published: March 2024

RESUMEN: El artículo analiza los efectos que ha traído la expansión de las matrículas en las carreras de sociología en Chile, en los últimos dos decenios. Se sostiene que dicha expansión se relaciona al proceso de aumento de los planteles y masificación que el sistema universitario, en su conjunto, ha venido experimentando desde la década de los noventa hasta años más recientes. En base a los datos proporcionados por el Ministerio de Educación para el periodo 2009-2019, se analiza el problema de la retención y titulación de los estudiantes de sociología, las diferencias por tipo de plantel y el tema de la inserción laboral. Esta información es contrastada con la presentación de antecedentes históricos de la fase de surgimiento e institucionalización de la sociología en Chile, a partir de fines de los años cincuenta, y sus etapas posteriores de desarrollo profesional y científico. De ese modo, se logra dar cuenta de las actuales condiciones en las cuales se llevan a cabo los procesos formativos, de egreso e inserción laboral de quienes han optado por las carreras de sociología en las diferentes universidades en las cuales estas han sido impartidas.
Effect of EGCG-based paste as intracanal dressing, in MMPs 2 and 9 expression in dog’s periapical lesions
Authors: Rossi Andiara De , Pradela Tadeu , Liévana Fernanda Souza , Segato Raquel Assed Bezerra , León Jorge Esquiche , Silva Léa Assed Bezerra da , Nelson-Filho Paulo
Published: March 2024

Abstract High expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in periapical lesions plays an important role in the degradation of the extracellular matrix. This study aimed to investigate the effect of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)-based endodontic paste as an intracanal dressing on the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in periapical lesions. Periapical lesions were experimentally induced in 35 mature beagle dog premolars randomly divided into healthy teeth, untreated periapical lesions, periapical lesions treated in a single session (control groups), and periapical lesions treated in two sessions with EGCG or calcium hydroxide-based pastes (experimental groups). After 120 days, specimens were obtained for histopathologic and immunofluorescence analyses to assess the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9. The statistical analysis was performed using a p-value of 0.05. Endodontic treatment in two sessions using medication with EGCG and calcium hydroxide-based pastes provided similar repair of the apical and periapical tissues and neoformation of periodontal ligament fibers, cementum, and alveolar bone (p>0.05). The experimental groups treated in two sessions with both medications presented expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 similar to that in healthy teeth (p>0.05), and significantly lower than teeth treated in a single session or untreated periapical lesions (p <0.001). Expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 was observed in the cytoplasm of fibroblasts, osteoblasts, cementoblasts, cementocytes, and vascular endothelium. The use of EGCG-based endodontic paste reduced the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 and allowed repair of periapical lesions, similar to calcium hydroxide-based paste, and superior to treatment performed in a single session.
Effect of composite radiopacity and margin location of the restoration on the diagnosis of secondary caries
Authors: Mosavat Farzaneh , Ahmadi Elham , Aghajani Faezeh , Ramezani Saeed
Published: March 2024

Abstract This research aimed to evaluate the effect of the radiopacity of a Bulk-Fill composite (X-TraFil, VOCO, Germany) and a Conventional composite (P60, 3M ESPE, USA) and assessment of the margin location in the enamel and dentin on the diagnosis of secondary caries. 76 intact premolars with MOD preparation were divided into two equal groups and filled with the conventional and bulk-fill composite. Four regions were considered to simulate carious lesions (two regions in enamel and two regions in dentin). In each group, half of the regions in the dentin and half in the enamel were randomly selected for secondary caries simulation and filled with a wax-plaster combination while the remaining regions stayed intact. Bitewing imaging was done using the PSP digital sensor. Five examiners reviewed the images, and lesions were recorded. Caries diagnosis indicators and paired-sample t-test were used for statistical analysis. The reproducibility and accuracy of the examiners’ responses were evaluated using the kappa and agreement coefficient (α=0.05). The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of diagnosing secondary carious lesions in enamel were significantly better under conventional than bulk-fill composite. Similarly, the sensitivity and accuracy of diagnosing secondary caries in dentin were significantly higher under conventional composite than bulk-fill composite (p<0.05). No significant differences were found in the agreement and kappa coefficient between conventional and bulk-fill composites in the enamel and dentin (p>0.05). The diagnostic accuracy of carious lesions was higher under conventional composite than bulk-fill composite. However, the location of the secondary was ineffective in caries diagnosis.
Influence of genetic polymorphisms on oral health-related quality of life after root canal treatment
Authors: Queiroz Graciane E. R. , Castilho Thuanny , Guimarães Ludmila Silva , Moraes Vania Gomes , Silva Erlange Andrade Borges da , Küchler Erika Calvano , Silva-Sousa Alice Corrêa , Sousa-Neto Manoel Damião , Antunes Lívia Azeredo Alves , Antunes Leonardo Santos
Published: March 2024

Abstract To evaluate the impact of genetic polymorphisms in interleukins (IL1A rs17561, rs1304037; IL10 rs1800871; IL1RN rs9005), nitric oxide (NOS2 rs2779249, rs2897518) and suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS1 rs243327, rs33977706) on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients under-going root canal treatment (RCT). Methods: The sample consisted of 108 participants, presenting single-rooted teeth with asymptomatic periapical periodontitis. The impact of the OHRQoL was recorded using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) before, seven, and 30 days after RCT. Saliva samples were collected as a source of genomic DNA. Genetic polymorphisms were genotyped by Real-Time PCR using the Taqman method. Univariate and Multivariate analyses were used (p<0.05). Results: A significant difference was observed for the polymorphism rs2297518 in the NOS2 gene in functional limitation in the codominant (p=0.037) and recessive (p=0.001) models; in the physical pain (p<0.001 in both models); in psychological discomfort (p<0.001 in both models); in physical disability (p<0.001 in both models) and in psychological disability (p<0.001 in both models). Polymorphisms in the SOCS1 gene, in the recessive model, rs33977706 (p=0.045) and rs243327 (p=0.019), influenced the OHRQoL in the psychological discomfort domain. Conclusions: Polymorphisms in NOS2 and SOCS1 genes influenced the OHRQoL of patients undergoing RCT.
OSTEOCHONDRITIS DISSECANS OF THE HIP IN LEGG-CALVÉ-PERTHES DISEASE: CASE REPORT AND REVIEW
Authors: Angeli Luiz Renato Agrizzi de , Serafim Bárbara Lívia Corrêa , Cordeiro Felippi Guizardi , Bessa Felipe Spinelli , Maranho Daniel Augusto Carvalho
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction: Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) is the idiopathic osteonecrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis in children. It is a self-healing condition, and the morphology of the hip may vary according to the severity of the disease, among several other factors. The treatment focuses on attempts to prevent femoral head collapse, obtain functional hip motion recovery, and reduce pain. Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) of the femoral head has been reported in 2% to 7% of patients diagnosed with healed LCPD. Although OCD may remain asymptomatic, the osteochondral fragment has the potential to become unstable, evolving into symptoms of pain, locking, catching, and snapping. Case report: We present a case report of a ten-year-old boy with an OCD lesion following LCPD who underwent effective osteochondral fixation through the surgical hip dislocation approach. The patient evolved to excellent functional recovery at 1 year post-operatively. Discussion: The surgical hip dislocation approach allows anatomical fixation of the OCD fragment, as well as improvement of hip biomechanics, decreasing pain, improving range of motion and joint congruency, and preserving the native articular cartilage. It also gives the surgeon the opportunity to assess hip stability, femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears, allowing a wide variety of options for the treatment of the healed LCPD. Level of Evidence IV; Type of study Case Report.
Bovine rabies cases in Ecuador: a retrospective cross-sectional observational study (2007 to 2020)
Authors: Maldonado-Arias D. F. , Guamán-Rivera S. A. , Mira-Naranjo J. M. , Ortiz-Naveda N. R.
Published: March 2024

Abstract The hematophagous bats are usually the main reservoir of sylvatic rabies, being one of the most important viral zoonoses affecting humans and livestock in Latin America. Despite the most countries have already studied spatio-temporal distribution of bovine rabies, however, in Ecuador, little has been reported about the state of rabies in the country. Aiming to this objective, a descriptive observational study was realized from 2007 to 2020 based on the formal reports by WAHI-OIE and surveillance of bovine rabies retrieved from its official website. During the study period in Ecuador, some 895 cases of rabies were confirmed in cattle. In addition, in the total of bovine rabies cases seen in Andean and Coast regions (185 effected bovines), Loja and Esmeraldas had 95 (6.16% cases per 10,000 animals) and 51 (1.7% cases per 10,000 animals), respectively. Furthermore, the Amazon region indicated higher rabies cases in cattle than to the observed in other regions (710 rabies cases) while it was highly fluctuating with respect to the years (9.74 to 42.82% cases per 10,000 animals). However, Zamora (292 rabies cases), Orellana (115 rabies cases) and Sucumbíos (113 rabies cases) yielded the highest incidence rates than other provinces (9 to 42% cases per 10,000 animals). Based on this evidence, it has been fundamental to assess the current national program for preventing and control of the sylvatic rabies, being also necessary to include concept of the ecology of the vampire bat. Regardless of these results, vaccination is vital for control programs to prevent rabies in livestock and need to be widely increased for limiting their geographic and temporal spread.
Escala de aprendizagem cooperativa: validação para estudantes universitários de Portugal e do Brasil
Authors: Silva Helena Santos , Lopes José , Estrada Jose Antonio Cecchini , Fernandez-Rio Javier , Leite Ângela
Published: March 2024

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi adaptar e validar a versão espanhola da Escala de Aprendizagem Cooperativa (EAC) para estudantes portugueses e brasileiros do ensino superior. Participaram no estudo 493 estudantes do Ensino Superior com idades entre 17 e 45 anos de uma universidade do norte de Portugal e 414 estudantes universitários brasileiros com idades entre 14 e 52 anos de universidades do Brasil. Para a adaptação, o instrumento original, desenhado e validado para contextos espanhóis para alunos do 3.º ciclo dos Ensinos Básico e Secundário, passou por várias fases: a) avaliação por especialistas; b) estudo piloto; c) análise fatorial confirmatória; e d) determinação da validade convergente e divergente. A versão portuguesa e a brasileira da EAC apresentam um bom modelo de ajustamento e incluem cinco fatores com três itens cada: interdependência positiva, competências interpessoais, interação estimuladora, responsabilidade individual e de grupo e processo de grupo.
Trajetórias formativas em cena: razões da docência em filosofia à docência em filosofia da educação
Authors: Pedreira Andre Luiz Simões , Cruz Giseli Barreto da
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Este artigo teve por objetivo analisar aspectos que estão contidos na motivação de professores formadores que lecionam Filosofia da Educação no curso de Pedagogia. Como campo empírico da pesquisa foram definidos os cursos de Pedagogia de duas universidades públicas, escolhidas em razão da tradição na oferta desse curso, ou seja, uma desde 1939 e outra desde 1984. A pesquisa dirigiu-se pela análise de conteúdo das falas em forma de entrevistas de oito professores de Filosofia da Educação. As análises foram desenvolvidas com base em quatro eixos interpretativos: a escolha pela docência; a docência como atividade inventiva; do ensino de Filosofia ao ensino de Filosofia da Educação: entre liberdade e imposição; ser professor formador de Filosofia da Educação. As constatações da pesquisa indicaram que a opção pela Filosofia deu-se: i. por vocação; ii. por motivação advinda de dentro e fora do processo de escolarização; iii. por mediação de um professor.
Planejamento e orçamentação de carreira docente: análise da perspectiva dos professores do ensino básico em Moçambique
Authors: Santos Júnior João Samuel dos , Aliante Gildo
Published: March 2024

RESUMO O presente artigo teve por objetivo explorar a perspectiva dos professores do ensino básico sobre o planejamento e orçamentação de carreira docente. A investigação foi realizada em Nampula, Moçambique, e administrou entrevistas semiestruturadas a 21 participantes. Os resultados analisados pela técnica de grounded theory apontam a ocorrência de disfunções no planejamento e orçamentação de carreira, provocando a estagnação e congelamento da carreira docente. Igualmente, foram constatadas debilidades no desenvolvimento da carreira docente por causa da descoordenação entre os planos operacionais de recursos humanos e os de orçamento do setor de educação pública em Moçambique.
Imaginary about school physical education in the countryside of Amazonas: records of perceptions and possibilities of transformation
Authors: Oliveira Victor José Machado de , Barros João Luiz da Costa , Rocha Jamillys Rocha da
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT We have tried to know the imaginary about School Physical Education (P.E.) in five towns in the countryside of Amazonas, Brazil. We conducted an exploratory field research. We interviewed. 53 people, among teachers, managers, and pedagogical staff, followed by content analysis. The results point out that the imaginary encompasses: a sporting hegemony; dichotomies between body/mind and theory/practice centered in Cartesian rationality; a conception of health as the lack of disease that guides physical activity to combat a sedentary lifestyle and obesity; the idea of P.E. as an area of knowledge that develops competences and motor, social, psychological, and cognitive skills. Finally, we listed some implications for the processes of expansion to the countryside of School P.E. in the Amazon, considering that this subject needs to be valued to contribute to the regional development, in the areas of health, education, culture, and leisure.
Productivity analysis in resource allocation of FUNDEB in the state of Amapa between 2010 and 2019
Authors: Grillo Cecília Calcagno , Souza Júnior Celso Vila Nova de , Moreira Tito Belchior Silva , Galvão César Augusto de Souza Pinto
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT This article analyzes the productivity in the allocation of resources from the Fund for the Maintenance and Development of Basic Education and the Valorization of Education Professionals from 2010 to 2019 with panel data, through the Malmquist Index, in the 16 municipalities of the state of Amapá, for the 5th year of elementary school. The results showed a significant inequality between the municipalities, however, even so, the Basic Education Development Index scores improved by 31.88% in the ten years analyzed. Productivity from 2010 to 2019 increased by 3.8%. The period of greatest productivity growth was between 2010 and 2011, with 17.1% growth. The period with the worst result was from 2012 to 2013, with a decline of -6.8% in total productivity.
A COMPUTATIONAL STUDY FOR AIR-SOLID PARTICLES FLOW PATTERNS IN RIB-ROUGHENED FLUIDIZED BED VESSELS
Authors: Sharif Saqib , Shakaib Muhammad , Allauddin Usman
Published: March 2024

This paper includes analysis of the flow of air and solid particles in fluidized bed units using a computational fluid
dynamics (CFD) technique. The CFD simulations are carried out with three geometries, one plane vessel and the other
two with ribs of square and triangle shape. The results are obtained in terms of velocity, volume fraction distribution,
and bed expansion. The effect of other parameters, such as coefficient of restitution, initial bed height, and particle
diameter, is also examined. When the particle diameter is large, airflow in an upward direction increases the solid bed height but the flow is almost steady. In the case of small-sized particles, the velocity field and volume fraction profiles for both phases vary with time. In certain regions within the bed, the air becomes concentrated and takes the form of a bubble. The results also show that in fluidized bed units, the unsteady behavior is usually enhanced when ribs are used. The comparison in terms of root mean square values indicates that velocity variation is ~50% more when triangular ribs are used The overall results show that placement of triangle-shaped ribs can be favorable for enhancing momentum and related processes/phenomena in the fluidized bed devices.
OFFSET COALESCENCE BEHAVIOR OF IMPACTING LOW-SURFACE TENSION DROPLET ON HIGH-SURFACE-TENSION DROPLET
Authors: Sarma Pragyan Kumar , Dhar Purbarun , Paul Anup
Published: March 2024

The impact of droplets of varying surface tension and subsequent spreading over a solid surface are inherent features in printing applications. In this regard, an experimental study of the impact of two drops of varied surface tension is carried out where the sessile water droplet on a hydrophilic substrate is impacted upon by another droplet of sequentially lowered surface tension. The impacts are studied for different impact velocities and offsets with respect to the mid-plane of the two colliding droplets. Sodium dodecyl sulfate is used to: (i) alter the surface tension without altering the viscosity, (ii) study the various parameters affecting the spreading length viz. the surface tension, (iii) offset between the drops, and (iv) impact velocity. The spreading lengths are obtained through image processing of the captured footage of the impact dynamics by a high-speed camera. It is found out that upon lowering the surface tension, the maximum and equilibrium spreading length varies to a significant extent, and the nature of the spreading dynamics changes. Both side- and top-view imaging are performed to understand the overall hydrodynamics. There is also a substantial change in "drawback" when dissimilarity in surface tension between the impacting droplets exists. Finally, a fit model is obtained to predict the maximum spread length of the various cases.
Development of Public Transport of Megacities as an Element of a Comfortable Urban Environment
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of RAS, Matushkina N. A.
Published: March 2024

Public transport in a large city is the most important infrastructure element of a comfortable urban environment. It should become one of the factors contributing to the reduction of road congestion, increase in the speed and comfort of movement, and improvement of the environment. Unfortunately, the attractiveness of urban public transport is declining. This is expressed in a decrease in the volume of public transportation, as well as in a constant motorisation of the population. The analysis showed that, in most cases, the public transport of regional cities with a population of more than 1 million people cannot compete with private vehicles. For example, Ekaterinburg has the most worn-out public transport rolling stock among the million-plus cities. At the same time, the development of the fastest, most comfortable, environmentally friendly and safest transport with a high carrying capacity — subway — has practically stopped in all regional cities. Due to outdated rolling stock, high fares, inefficient route network, non-compliance with the schedule and other problems, public transport can not currently compete with private vehicles and become the backbone of a comfortable urban environment.
Financial Simulation of the Development of the Manufacturing Industry Seen as the Basis for Sustainable Urban Development
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of RAS, Turygin O. M.
Published: March 2024

The present study examines sustainable development of Russian cities. The It is hypothesised that the manufacturing industry should be seen as a basis for sustainable urban development. The analysis of experience of successful countries indicates that the development of the manufacturing industry will result in economic growth and increased welfare of society. Data of the Federal State Statistics Service were examined to identify sources of financing of enterprises. The study proposed a mechanism to improve the financing of manufacturing enterprises in order to attract investment in fixed assets, which will increase the output of high-tech products and will stimulate the development of other economic sectors. As a result, this will lead to an increase in the income of the population and in sustainability of territorial development. The proposed mechanisms can be used to create measures to stimulate the development of enterprises and increase the sustainability of urban development at the municipal, regional and federal levels.
Videogames and open feedback systems to enhance probabilistic reasoning and engagement
Authors: Velasco Hernández Andres Felipe , Baldeón Padilla David Sebastián , Navarro Newball Andrés Adolfo
Published: March 2024

This study analyzed the relationship between probabilistic reasoning, feedback type, and engagement across four sessions of an DGBL educational practice with a feedback system. Results show that engagement and probabilistic reasoning varied longitudinally during the intervention. In addition, the teacher’s feedback was found to be of an open-ended type. Significant correlations were established between probabilistic reasoning and feedback, as well as between engagement and probabilistic reasoning in one of the sessions. Implications for teaching and designing DGBL sequences are presented.
Editorial, Vol. 11, No. 1
Authors: Bellotti Francesco
Published: March 2024

Editorial of Year 1, Issue 1
(European) Multilevel Constitutionalism to Govern Transnational Public Goods? A Reply to Petersmann
Authors: Mazzotti Paolo
Published: March 2024

In the Article hereby commented, Ernst-Ulrich Petersmann further elaborates on his will-known thesis on the constitutionalisation of UN law and WTO law. Petersmann argues, first, that the EU provides a successful example in the governance of transnational public goods; secondly, that such success story is essentially due to the EU’s basic institutional arrangements, characterised as ‘mulitilevel constitutionalism’. Petersmann thus submits that die EU’s multilevel constitutionalism provides a viable template for the international community at large, and that the UN and die WTO should further proceed down the path of ‘hard’ constitutionalisation following the EU’s example. This Reply takes issue with the second of the Article’s assumptions. It thus argues that the notion of multilevel constitutionalism does not provide a descriptively accurate account of the structure of the European legal space. Rather, it is submitted, the literature on constitutional pluralism captures more adequately the reality of competing claims to final authority in structuring the relationship between national and supranational legal system in the context of the EU. Against this background, Petersmann’s claim the the ‘European model’ ought to be transposed to the globel stage can be nuanced. Rather than aiming at enforcing normative hierarchies through effective dispute resolution mechanisms, the ‘constitional’ value of (quasi-)universal fora such as the UN and the WTO can thus lie in the potential to provide a common ‘grammar’ to discursively structure the dialogue between competing normative views on globel affairs along lines of mutual intelligibility.
Solvent Extraction of Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Tubing to capture Volatile Organic Compounds from the Headspace and the Rhizosphere v1
Authors: Thomas Gareth , Mohan-Kumar Anusha , N. Borg Alexander , Caulfield John , A. Birkett Michael
Published: March 2024

This protocol describes a step-by-step guide for sampling Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from the headspace/rhizosphere for synthetic blends and biological samples using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) silicon tubing, based on methods reported in Thomas et al. (2024) and Vuts et al. (2020). The advantages of using solvent elution when sampling headspace with PDMS tubing are that a liquid sample is generated, which can be used for multiple chemical (e.g. Gas Chromatography/coupled GC-Mass Spectrometry/Nuclear Mass Resonance Spectroscopy), behavioural (e.g. olfactometry) and electrophysiological (e.g. GC-electroantennography) tests, enabling a potential link to be established between VOC content and biological activity.
DESIGN OF ELECTRONIC-BASED HANDOUT TEACHING MATERIALS WITH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING NUANCES IN LEARNING MATHEMATICS
Authors: Ramadhan Firman Aulia , Muhith Abd , Usriyah Lailatul
Published: March 2024

This study is based on Permendikbud No. 65 of 2013, which mandates that students learn in accordance with 12 learning principles. As a result, educators must be adept at utilizing a variety of strategies to meet students' learning goals. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to assist teachers in utilizing a method that is in line with the curriculum, one of which is a problem-based learning method, in order to help students develop their critical thinking skills. So, in this study, problem-based learning, or a strategy that presents challenges connected to daily life in real terms, is used in the teaching materials created, namely E-Handout. To improve student motivation and learning results, interactive digital teaching resources have been developed. The study methodology employed is called ADDIE, which stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Analysis includes curriculum analysis, material analysis, and student analysis. Design includes handout design and material design, The systematics of Electronic Handout teaching materials are cover or title of the handout, KI/KD, learning objectives, concept maps, material and videos, exercises and quizzes, and bibliography.
LEARNING ANALYSIS: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM IN IMPROVING NUMERACY LITERACY IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Hindri Santi Hindriyanti , Sutisnawati Astri , Lyesmaya Dyah
Published: March 2024

This research was conducted to find out and examine the implementation of the Independent Curriculum learning in increasing numeracy literacy at SDN Selaawi, Sukabumi Regency. This research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. This approach was chosen because the problems studied concern issues that are currently developing in life, especially in the education unit curriculum. This research was conducted at Selaawi Elementary School, Sukabumi Regency, the subjects in this study were school principals, class I and IV teachers, and class I and IV students in the 2022/2023 academic year. Data collection was carried out using several techniques, namely: (1) observation; (2) interviews; and (3) documentation. The data analysis technique used is the data analysis technique of the model Miles Huberman which has three flow of activities, namely: (1) data reduction; (2) data presentation; and (3) drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the research, it shows that the implementation of the Independent Curriculum has a positive impact on the learning process, and there is an increase in students' numeracy literacy with programs that support this increase.
ANALYSIS OF TEACHERS' PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE IN MUSIC LEARNING AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Authors: Siswanti Hilmi , Sularso Sularso
Published: March 2024

This research addresses the challenge of limited knowledge and ability among classroom teachers in teaching music, especially in elementary schools without dedicated music teachers. The study aims to explore how class teachers implement their pedagogic competence in teaching music at Muhammadiyah Sokonandi Elementary School. Employing a qualitative approach, the research focuses on class II and class V teachers as the subjects. Data collection techniques encompassed observation to assess various aspects, including teachers' understanding of educational theories, practices, technology integration, teacher-student communication, and assessment methods. Additionally, interviews were conducted with grades II and V teachers, concentrating on nine indicators of teacher pedagogic competence in teaching music. These indicators encompassed understanding student characteristics, learning theories, curriculum development, and student potential. Complementing the data obtained from interviews and observations, documentation, such as descriptions of pedagogic competencies and photographs during research activities, was utilized. Data analysis involved data reduction, presentation, and drawing meaningful conclusions. The findings disclosed shortcomings in the application of the nine indicators of pedagogic competence in teaching music, specifically regarding the mastery of learning theory and facilitating student development. In conclusion, this research illuminates the challenges faced in music education at the elementary school level and contributes to enhancing the overall quality of music education. It underscores the significance of improving teacher pedagogic competence in music education to provide enriched learning experiences for students. The insights gained from this study can aid in the development of effective strategies for promoting music education in elementary schools.
Power In Donald Trumpt’s Speech Recognition: Critical Discourse Approach
Authors: Helmie Jauhar , Nurviyani Vina , Ardhika Aditya Restu Yoga
Published: March 2024

This study aims to investigate what power used in Donald Trump’s speech about recognition Jerusalem as part of Israel State. Donald Trump’s emergences as famous leader in the developed country in the world. In analysis of power in critical discourse, it uses Fairclough (2014) as a main theory. This study applied qualitative research design. The technique of the data collections used in this research was descriptive qualitative analysis. The data analysis of this study used Critical Discourse Analysis method. There are two findings of this study. It is to explain the power used by Donald Trump and to find out the representation as social actors of power and weakness in Donald Trump’s speech. The specific focus was on how the using of power and the representative of his power and weakness as social actors to influences others view or perspective. In his speech, he showed his power with using his pronounce to influenced others. It happened because he wants to recognize Jerusalem to be Israel state. Besides that, it tells the social actor network as the framework, and decontextualizes the representations of social actors implemented by Donald Trump in creating a specific reality for his audience for establishing and legitimizing his own status and his power through the interaction and production of the reality. Actually, this study is not only told about the serves of power in critical discourse analysis, but also it enables a better understanding.
Teachers as Models of Language Politeness in Instructional Interaction in Elementary School
Authors: Pramujiono Agung , Nurjati Nunung
Published: March 2024

In the instructional interactions in elementary school, teachers have a very important role. One of them is that the teacher demanded to create a conducive learning situation so that the students can perform in a supportive psychological learning atmosphere. Conducive learning atmosphere can only be created if the teachers are friendly to the students. Teachers use polite language so as not to face-threatening to students. Polite language which is spoken by teachers will be able to be used as a model by the students. Thus, indirectly, teachers instill character values of courtesy to students. In the instructional interactions in elementary school, teachers can implement positive politeness strategy in building a close relationship with the students. Sub-positive politeness strategies can be chosen in the implementation of the initial activity, core activities, and the end of the learning activity. With the application of positive politeness strategy will build close relationship between teachers and learners. With the closeness of this relationship, instructional interaction can work in harmony so that the learning objectives will be well achieved.
Trade Competitiveness and Sustainability Policies of Malaysian Palm Oil in the European Union: Strategic Responses by Stakeholders Agencies
Authors: Naidu Lakshmy , Mohd Huda Mohd Ikbal , Moorthy Ravichandran
Published: March 2024

The Malaysian palm oil industry is a significant contributor towards national development and economic growth. However, the industry has been facing rising tension to ensure sustainable development, as global demand for palm oil continue to grow in the coming years. The necessity for producing and trading sustainably produced palm oil is amplified with the European Union’s stringent requirement for importing responsibly sourced commodities into its market, with the aim to achieve climateneutral by 2050. The palm oil industry is also inundated with anti-palm oil campaigns and agendas, which emphasize allegations of unsustainable agricultural practices as large-scale plantations damage the natural ecosystem in producing countries. Collectively, these challenges could pose a formidable impact on the trade of palm oil between Malaysia and the European Union. Therefore, the article seeks to examine the strategic responses undertaken by Malaysian stakeholder agencies to address the regulations pertaining to sustainable production of palm oil. Using a qualitative approach, a total of ten sessions of in-depth interviews were held with expert informants in stakeholder agencies, both in Malaysia and the European Union. Among the key findings were the formulation and implementation of the National Agricommodity Policy, deployment of various missions to the European Union, implementation of Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as the national sustainability scheme, dissemination of accurate information on sustainable and certified palm oil, and continuous engagement through bilateral and multilateral platforms. Based on the findings, this study suggests that inclusive and transparent engagement must be conducted continuously. Constantly held dialogue sessions will help to promote better understanding and fruitful collaboration among stakeholder agencies in Malaysia and the European Union to balance environmental concerns with trade interests.
Advancing Sentiment Analysis during the Era of Data-Driven Exploration via the Implementation of Machine Learning Principles
Authors: Karah Bash Ali A. H. , Ercelebi Ergun
Published: March 2024

Information technology has seamlessly woven into the fabric of our daily existence, making it nearly inconceivable to envision life without the influence of social media platforms. Communication networks, encompassing mediums like television and radio broadcasts, have transcended their role as mere sources of entertainment, evolving into contemporary vehicles for disseminating significant information, viewpoints, and concepts among users. Certain subsets of this data hold pivotal importance, serving as valuable reservoirs for analysis and subsequent extraction of crucial insights, destined to inform future decision-making processes. Within the scope of this undertaking, we delve into the intricacies of sentiment analysis, leveraging the power of machine learning to prognosticate and dissect data derived from external origins. A prime focal point of this endeavor revolves around the implementation of the Naive Bayes technique, a supervised approach that imparts knowledge to the system, enabling it to forecast the emotional undercurrents of forthcoming input data. Empirical findings stemming from this venture substantiate the prowess of the Naive Bayes method, positioning it as a formidable and highly efficient tool in the arsenal of sentiment analysis methodologies. Its remarkable accuracy in discerning the positive and negative polarity of data reinforces its merit. Furthermore, this approach expedites the generation of high-caliber results within an abbreviated timeframe, setting it apart from alternative techniques and processes inherent in the realm of machine learning.
Investigation of Near Shading Losses in Photovoltaic Systems with PVsyst Software
Authors: Kayri İsmail
Published: March 2024

Shading in photovoltaic systems is known to cause serious energy losses. However, predicting how much shading photovoltaic systems in living spaces will experience throughout the year and the resulting energy loss is not easy. In this study, the effects of near shading on the system efficiency of photovoltaic systems have been investigated with PVsyst software. Instead of standard shading elements, a mosque with a complex architecture was chosen to test the drawing capabilities of the software. A 20 kWp PV power plant is assumed to be installed in three different locations in the courtyard of the mosque. In Scenario-1, 2, and 3, the modules are located in the west, east, and north directions of the mosque, respectively. The annual energy production values obtained in these scenarios have been compared with the reference scenario without shading. According to the results, the annual production in the scenario without near shading was realized as 28.84 kWh. In Scenario-1, 2, and 3, the annual production was 20.43 kWh, 21.46 kWh, and 19.05 kWh, respectively. In the content of the study, sample geometries of shading for all scenarios are presented comparatively for critical dates. In addition, monthly energy production, performance ratio values, and loss diagrams have been presented comparatively.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL PRINCIPLES FOR ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL AID FOR THE POPULATION UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE STATE OF MARTIAL
Authors:   Research Institute of Public Law, Bilan S. Yu.
Published: March 2024

In Ukraine, under the conditions of martial law, the availability of medical care to the population has significantly decreased. This is due to the decrease in the number of medical facilities due to their destruction and damage, the seizure of territories and being under occupation, the decrease in the number of medical workers due to their relocation to safer regions, mobilization, etc., the impossibility of aiding due to interruptions in the supply of electricity and medicines due to with active hostilities, etc. This led to the fact that peaceful plans to reform and develop the medical system became ineffective. The purpose of the article is defined by the author to study the problems of the administrative and legal basis of ensuring the availability of medical care to the population in the conditions of martial law and the formation of scientifically based proposals for the improvement of the administrative and legal regulation of the availability of medical care. The author proposes to implement in Ukraine the activity of mobile brigades for providing medical assistance to the population based on the example of the functioning of such brigades for vaccination and for diagnosing Covid‑19. For this, it is necessary to adopt a separate order by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, which would determine the order of their organization and activity during the period of martial law, as well as the requirements for their equipment. First, such mobile teams are necessary for the provision of medical services to provide primary medical care (including for children), vaccination, gynecological, emergency dental and psychological care, as well as to provide the minimum necessary medicines to the population through the granting of the right to operate mobile pharmacies.
DOCTRINE APPROACHES TO DEFINING THE CONCEPT OF «SUBJECT OF PROOF» IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Authors:   National Academy of Internal Affairs, Kiev, Ukraine, Kolomiiets K.V.
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of defining the concept of «subject of proof» in criminal proceedings in Ukraine. Currently, in the scientific literature, there is a plurality of different views and concepts in understanding the concept and content of «subject of proof», highlighting the «main fact» in the system of elements of the subject of proof, as well as in understanding the limits of proof. The author of the article aims to investigate theoretical and practical approaches to the definition of the concept of «subject of proof» in criminal proceedings, to carry out a comparative analysis of various scientific and practical points of view to the definition of this concept, as well as to improve approaches to understanding the subject of proof. Scientific approaches to understanding the subject of proof and their practical significance in the criminal proceedings of Ukraine are considered. Problematic issues of the concept of «subject of proof» have been identified. Based on the analysis of the literature and provisions of the current Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, the essential features of the subject of proof have been determined. The author’s definition of the concept of the subject of proof is proposed, which is a fundamental category of proof and consists in the disclosure of the amount of circumstances (structural elements of the subject) that are subject to establishment in criminal proceedings, as well as other circumstances that are important for the correct resolution of a specific case, and are subject to. The subject of proof includes the circumstances defined normatively in Part 1 of Art. 91 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, however, is broader and specified in relation to a certain type of criminal offense taking into account the norms of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The author also analyzed the relationship between the concepts of «subject of proof» and «limits of proof» and established that the concept of «subject of proof» and the concept of «limits of proof» are related, but have different meanings and cannot be equated. It is proved that the limits of proof depend on the subject of proof. Keywords: proof; subject of proof; criminal proceedings, limits of proof, the main fact.