bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Grapevine pruning strategy affects trunk disease symptoms, wood pathobiome and mycobiome
Authors: MEZA Leticia , DEYETT Elizabeth , VALLANCE Jessica , GENDRE Lucille , GARCIA Jadran F. , CANTU Dario , REY Patrice , LECOMTE Pascal , ROLSHAUSEN Philippe E.
Published: May 2024

Vine training and pruning are cultural strategies that can be deployed to manage grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs). Forty-year-old commercial vineyards in the Cognac region, France, trained to either Guyot-Arcure (severe pruning) or Guyot-Poussard (minimal pruning), were studied to determine how the two systems affected trunk disease symptomatology. Effects of pruning practices on the pathobiome and mycobiome of asymptomatic grapevines were also assessed, using culture- and amplicon-based Illumina sequencing approaches. The hypothesis examined was that severe pruning of Guyot-Arcure increases trunk diseases incidence and severity, and causes higher pathogen load and microbial diversity, compared to Guyot-Poussard. Numbers of symptomatic and asymptomatic vines for the two training systems were recorded over 3 years, including numbers of vines with esca foliar symptoms, and partially unproductive and dead vines. Six asymptomatic vines from each pruning method were selected, and culturing and sequencing data were obtained from 27 samples per vine. Fungi in the Phaeomoniellaceae, Togniniaceae, and Botryosphaeriaceae were the most frequently identified. The data indicated that severe pruning increased risk of pathogen infections, with Phaeomoniella chlamydospora, Phaeoacremonium minimum and Diplodia sp. being the most commonly identified fungi. Greater numbers of dead or dying vines were recorded in the severely pruned vineyard, indicating that this strategy shortens vine longevity. Results also showed that severe pruning increased endophytic microbial diversity, and that the pruning methods influenced mycobiome community composition. This knowledge will improve recommendations to growers for practical and cost-effective ways to manage GTDs.
A figura do narrador como inspiração para a prática docente no ensino de sociologia na educação básica
Authors: Teixeira Antonio  Aparecido
Published: May 2024

The debate on Sociology in basic education in Brazil refers to the clash experienced by the figure of the narrator in medieval Europe by enabling individuals to become aware of a distant reality through the narrative whose content had meaning and distanced itself from common sense, but society Capitalist industrialism created an urban and increasingly individualized way of life in which facts became disposable when presented in the information format that made up the modern press. A similar situation finds Sociology in high school when faced with technological innovations that reiterate the immediacy of social relations in our daily lives.
Reflexões sobre o processo de produção da hipermídia na pesquisa antropológica
Authors: Cardoso Maria Grazia Cribari
Published: May 2024

The article evaluates the use of hypermedia and its language in the dissemination of scientific works. Result of a research project on women's work in Afro-Brazilian religions, we built a website in order to communicate the results of empirical research. “Obligation” in Candomblé refers to all activities carried out to carry out the ceremonies and the main obligation is the preparation of sacred foods for sacrifice to the gods, later shared with the community. We equate these works in the terreiros with domestic work, relating it to the condition of female work in the local scenario to show the voluntary character and resistance to exploitation when carried out in the Afro-Brazilian religious community. The hypermedia was composed in a mosaic format of photographs added by a diversity of images (videos, audio, photos, slides and written texts) that deal with the various aspects of the activities of Afro-Brazilian religious cooks since their family and their domestic chores. at home to their paid work. The display of research results in hypermedia follows the same foundation as scientific research, that is, both are reconstructions of social reality designed to respond to the problem raised. Just as the written language did not replace the spoken language, the audiovisual report does not replace the written report, it is complementary to it. However, unlike this one, it represents the conceptual through the subject's experience in the world. As an instrument of scientific communication, it contributes to new conditions of observer/observed dialogue because it favors all those involved in the investigation.
Vibration Analysis of Uniform Flexible Beams under Large Deformation with Uniformly Continuous Mass Elements Using the Equivalent Pseudolinear System
Authors: D Onodagu, P. , C Uzodinma, F. , C Aginam, H.
Published: May 2024

This paper analyses vibration of uniform flexible simply supported rectangular isotropic beam under large deformation with uniformly distributed mass elements. The method of equivalent pseudolinear systems was employed. The deformation of the beam was assumed to be large and the beam was also assumed to be inextensible. The expressions for elastic and nonlinear bending moments were determined. The numerical values of horizontal displacements of the movable support, and the equivalent lengths at various depth-to-breadth (aspect) ratios were determined. The corresponding equivalent pseudolinear systems for various nonlinear bending moment diagrams at various aspect ratios were determined. Consequently the concentrated loads yielding the equivalent pseudolinear systems were converted to point masses using the gravitational acceleration; and subsequently a unit load system was applied successively and independently at each mass point. The Vereshchagin’s method was applied to determine the displacements for canonical equations of motion. Non-trivial solution of the canonical equations at each aspect ratio was sought for the desired eigenvalues. The first mode frequencies at aspect ratios, β = 1.00 and β = 1.25 are complex eigenvalues. Also the natural frequencies exhibit hard-spring type with aspect ratios; and the fundamental frequencies for all the aspect ratios are at seventh mode. Conclusively, the dynamic stability of the flexible rectangular beam of 0.25m-breadth and 15m-undeformed length is not guaranteed when the aspect ratio is less than or equal to 1.25. It is also concluded that deepness of the flexible rectangular beam loaded with uniformly distributed mass elements influences the vibratory characteristics.
Evaluation of Sunflower Hybrids Variability in Response to Drought Stress: Implications for Oil and Protein Content Optimization
Authors: Basit Abdul , Ahmad Muhammad , Khan Usama Ahmad , Jabeen Aqsa , Durrani Muhammad Usman , Kiran Reema , Khalid Aqsa , Niaz Muhammad
Published: May 2024

Oilseed crops are third most important for human being after cereals and sugars. Sunflower is a vital oilseed crop, which is grown globally for its oil purposes. Sunflower seeds are also the most important protein source. Sunflower contains two primary protein types: water-soluble albumins and salt-soluble globulins. The genotype plays a crucial role in determining the fatty acid composition of oil. However, environmental factors like water availability and temperature fluctuations during the grain-filling stage can also significantly impact on oil content. That’s why this study was aimed to investigate the impact of water deficit environments on seed yield and related traits of sunflower hybrids. In this study seven sunflower hybrids (SF-177, Pl-64 A 93, Hysun-33, Hysun-39, US-666, FSS-64 and Agsun-5264) were sown according to RCBD by using three replications. Data was recorded days taken to initiation of flowering, plant height, 1000 seed weight, oil content and protein content. Results showed that drought stress adversely affected all the parameters in this experiment, but some hybrids perform better for yield and oil content under drought conditions. Such as hybrid SF-177 and Hysun-39 represented least difference in 1000 achenes weight under normal and drought conditions. Hybrid FSS-64 (44.33%) and Hysun-33 (43.66%) showed highest oil content under drought conditions. While hybrid Agsun-5264 and Hysun-39 showed maximum protein content under drought stress.
THE PREVALENCE OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN TWO SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Tauna, Stephen Juliet  , Zibiri Rasheedah Adebola  , Akpan Emem Effiong  , Dr Ipadeola Hamid Mairo
Published: May 2024

It is imperative that all children must be educated irrespective of their disability. This can only be possible if their disability is identified early enough for proper intervention. The identification of learners with special needs can help limit future academic challenges and also provide the opportunity for the right kind intervention hence, this study sought to determine the existence of learners with Special Educational Needs in two selected Local Government (LG) of Kaduna State which are Kaduna North and Kaduna South. The study was guided by three objectives; first to identify the existence of different categories of Special Need learners in regular public primary schools. Secondly, to ascertain the percentage of each category of learners with Special needs in public primary schools and finally, to determine the gender distribution of the different categories of identified learners with Special Needs in regular public primary schools in Kaduna state. A simple random sampling method was used to select a sample of forty one (41) schools was selected from seventy seven (77) public primary schools of both Kaduna North and Kaduna South LG. The instruments for data collection comprise of a checklist and an open ended questionnaire; both instruments were pilot-tested. The data gathered was inputted into Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 27 and analyzed using descriptive statistic. The data revealed that eight (8) categories of learners with special needs were identified in public primary schools in Kaduna North and Kaduna South. The study also discovered a higher percentage of learners with learning Disabilities in all schools in both LG, also the gender distribution of learners with special needs revealed that more boys have one form of disability or the other. The study therefore recommended that the state Government should employ specialists to manage these learners and augment this by training regular teachers.
KEYWORDS: learners, special needs, public schools, identification, gender
NEED FOR EFFECTIVE TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN BANKING -A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors: Ms. Vrinda Vijayakumar  , Dr. S.A. Mohamed Ali
Published: May 2024

Over a decade the banking practices in the country has been experiencing sea change with the implementation of number policy related changes, rise in privatisation and also due to technology upgradations. Modern-day banking activities have become more complex and complied with high-end technology intervention. It makes bank employees more sensitive towards their job. Thus, retain the existing work force with required skill sets is a dauting task for the administrations of banks. Talent management activities of banks generally revolve around employee engagement monitoring their performance, establishing connectivity between employee and the banking institution and they’re by achieving bank’s goal. It is concluded that talent management is an emerging issue and most focused topic in Indian banking sector. This task compliance with stringent procedures and time consuming too. Hiring talent in this pursuit and retaining them involve myriad steps to make the employees i.e., stimulate them to learn new concept and practice it in their day-to-day work adopt continuous training and monitor the performance of the employees
KEY WORDS: Talent Management, Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Competition
Recursos Didácticos Virtuales
Authors: Gutiérrez Mario , Crisólogo Galván Jesús , Prado-Límaco Gabriel , Molina Piero Molina , Medina Alejandra , Robles Víctor , Villena Claudia
Published: May 2024

El aislamiento social obligatorio, por la Pandemia por el COVID 19, trajo como consecuencia que las actividades académicas se realizaran a través de la educación a distancia, transformando recursos didácticos presenciales en virtuales.
En este contexto, el CecomLab - Laboratorio de Innovación Audiovisual, produjo el Manual de Recursos Didácticos (Home Movie) y la serie de Videos Prácticos para el Aprendizaje (VIPA).
El objetivo de este artículo es determinar el aporte y la efectividad de dichos recursos, a partir de sistematizar, evaluar y medir su aporte al proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de la comunicación audiovisual y el cine, determinando si los procesos, medios y herramientas digitales, fueron prácticas, importantes y determinantes para la educación de comunicadores audiovisuales en tiempos de pandemia y experimentación para una enseñanza a distancia, virtual e interactiva.
Apontamentos sobre bioética: necessidades e perspectivas
Authors: Neves dos Reis Nilo Henrique
Published: May 2024

Nas últimas décadas, a palavra bioética vem ganhando destaque nas sociedades ocidentais, mas também persiste o mito de que nas ciências o conhecimento é buscado por si, sem relação com a economia de mercado. A história das ciências mostra que o discurso da prosperidade material decorrente de sua produção traria paz e liberdade ao homem não é verdadeiro; o próprio acesso aos seus produtos é uma evidência de que isto não ocorre. A bioética trouxe a percepção de que a existência humana não deve ser secundarizada. Não obstante, a bioética precisa perceber que as questões econômicas, através da razão instrumental, estão dando o sentido da vida, o que é nocivo aos mais vulneráveis. Neste aspecto, tomar consciência da bolha de relações humanas em que todos estão envolvidos é um passo decisivo para uma mudança benéfica, bem como proteger e ampliar o Sistema de controle social das pesquisas.
cortometraje como herramienta para la concientización: un análisis de la producción científica en la actualidad
Authors: Arias Sánchez Sharit Marjorie , Ramos Morán Jesús Elías , Gómez Díaz Rubén Luis
Published: May 2024

El presente artículo de revisión sistemática de la literatura se realizó con el objetivo de analizar la funcionalidad del cortometraje como una herramienta de concientización, basado en artículos publicados en las diferentes bases de datos alojadas en Trilce, biblioteca virtual de la Universidad César Vallejo. Se implantaron criterios de búsqueda e inclusión para tener la certeza que, la producción científica analizada, vaya acorde al objetivo propuesto y responda a este, eliminando, de esta manera, probables sesgos. Preliminarmente, se hizo una búsqueda de fuentes, en la cual se obtuvieron 44 publicaciones. Posteriormente, al realizar el cribado correspondiente, la evidencia alcanzada se determinó en 30 artículos. Se realizó un análisis cuantitativo y otro cualitativo. En el primero, se caracterizó de manera bibliométrica la evidencia, mientras que el segundo se ejecutó para categorizar el contenido, de acuerdo con los patrones examinados en los diferentes artículos. El análisis cuantitativo permitió destacar a España en mayor número de artículos (n=17) y a EBSCO, con el mayor número de publicaciones (43%). El análisis cualitativo ayudó a identificar cuatro categorías: el cortometraje desde un enfoque audiovisual, cinematográfico, social y educativo. Se concluye que la producción científica analizada es reducida; no obstante, muchos de los artículos tuvieron resultados favorables y se recomienda hacer más investigaciones sobre este tema y afines
Universidad y ciudadanía. Una propuesta ético-filosófica a partir del modelo de la educación liberal
Authors: Oré Kovacs Nicole , Gamio Gehri Gonzalo Eduardo
Published: May 2024

Este ensayo constituye una exposición y defensa del modelo de la “educación liberal” como herramienta de producción de conocimiento, expresión de sentidos y construcción de ciudadanía en el horizonte de la formación universitaria en nuestro medio. Proponemos introducir este modelo en el contexto del debate entre la universidad humanista y el formato de la universidad-empresa. La premisa de nuestro enfoque es que una lectura meramente mercantilista de la educación universitaria distorsiona su condición y objetivos fundamentales; a saber, el cuidado de la investigación y la forja de una ciudadanía democrática. Una genuina formación superior de inspiración humanista exige la incorporación del cuidado de la filosofía y las humanidades como un factor decisivo para la adquisición y el ejercicio de capacidades, habilidades y excelencias que son esenciales para el desarrollo del saber y de la agencia pública.
implementación del sistema Braille en supermercados de Lima Metropolitana
Authors: García Landauro Carlos Martín , Pérez Núñez Angela Nicole
Published: May 2024

El presente estudio titulado "La Implementación del sistema Braille en Supermercados de Lima Metropolitana" tiene como objetivo demostrar la importancia de implementar el sistema Braille en los supermercados para mejorar la inclusión de las personas con discapacidad visual. La muestra fue de 25 personas de edades comprendidas entre los 15 a 70 años, usuarios y trabajadores del supermercado Metro en Lima Metropolitana. Se realizó una encuesta de 22 preguntas para recopilar datos y se contó con el apoyo de cinco expertos en el tema para validar las preguntas de la encuesta. El diseño utilizado fue pre-experimental, y se investigó la falta de inclusión en los supermercados de la zona y las dificultades que enfrentan las personas con discapacidad visual al realizar compras. Los resultados observados fueron p<0.285, por lo que se rechazó la Hi y se aceptó la Ho. La conclusión es que la implementación del sistema Braille en los supermercados  representa un avance hacia la inclusión y accesibilidad, permitiendo que las personas invidentes accedan a información relevante y realicen sus compras de manera autónoma. Sin embargo, es necesario seguir trabajando en mejoras adicionales para garantizar la inclusión de todos los ciudadanos con discapacidad visual en los supermercados.
EL ECOMMERCE EN LA INDUSTRIA DE LA MODA EN LATINOAMÉRICA DEL 2020 A 2022
Authors: Cervera Wong Gonzalo , Bonifacio Salazar Jackelin Mary Carmen
Published: May 2024

Este artículo examina la convergencia entre el comercio electrónico y la industria de la moda en Latinoamérica durante el periodo crítico de 2020 a 2022, centrándose en el impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19. Se destaca la creciente adopción del comercio electrónico, impulsada por la digitalización de pequeñas y medianas empresas (pymes) en diversos países latinoamericanos, respaldada por el uso extendido de redes sociales. Los estudios muestran que la disposición y el compromiso de los directores de pymes, junto con una gestión financiera efectiva, son factores clave para aprovechar las ventajas competitivas del comercio electrónico en toda la región. La pandemia ha acelerado la transformación de los hábitos de consumo, fomentando las compras en línea y resaltando la importancia de la experiencia del cliente y la presencia móvil en el entorno de la moda. La metodología adoptada sigue el enfoque PRISMA en una revisión sistemática de la literatura académica y profesional. Los principales resultados revelan la creciente relevancia de la integración de redes sociales y la disposición de las pymes para maximizar los beneficios del comercio electrónico. En conclusión, estos hallazgos ofrecen una sólida base para estrategias futuras en la intersección de moda y tecnología en la región latinoamericana.
Kéfir y sus múltiples usos en la industria láctea
Authors: Sánchez Rivadeneira Edwin Vladimir , Alvaracin Assuncao Erich Nahun , Simbaña Méndez Geovanna Alexandra
Published: May 2024

Esta investigación es sobre el Kéfir, también llamados búlgaros, gránulos de kéfir o leche kefirada. Este producto tiene origen en el siglo XIX en el Caucaso. El nombre de este producto proviene de la palabra de origen turco Keyif, que significa “Sentirse Bien”. El kéfir es considerado como una bebida hecha a base de leche fermentada, de alto valor nutricional, ayuda a regular la flora intestinal, la digestión, intolerancia a la lactosa, tiene efecto antihipertensivo, antiinflamatorio, anticancerígeno y antialérgico. Siendo el objetivo de esta investigación, realizar una revisión bibliográfica sobre el kéfir en la industria láctea, sus beneficios y los tipos de leche que se pueden usar con el kéfir, con el fin de impulsar su consumo y utilidad en la alimentación. Se realizará una investigación de tipo exploratoria, con un enfoque cualitativo, utilizando la técnica de revisión bibliográfica sobre el kéfir, industria láctea, productos lácteos y bebidas a base de kéfir. Obteniendo como resultado que el kéfir es considerado como alimento funcional rico en nutrientes, altamente probiótico, que ayuda en el mejor funcionamiento de la salud digestiva y sistema inmunológico y de fácil elaboración para las personas y por ello se debería aumentar su consumo.
Stability of Beam Bridges Under Bridge-Vehicle Interaction
Authors: El Amrani Ayoub , Mataich Hafid , El Amrani Bouchta
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we provide an accurate and reliable formulation for simulating the interactions of both train/bridge subsystems and suitable for high-speed railway lines as well as for existing lines worldwide that are being renewed or modernized. We model the train as a series of suspended masses, taking into account the energy dissipation and the suspension system for each train vehicle. On the other hand, the bridge supporting the rails with irregular elevations will be modeled as an Euler-Bernoulli beam. The mathematical formulation of the interaction problem between the two subsystems requires the writing of two sets of equations, which interact with each other through contact forces. Using a one-dimensional finite element formulation, a series of equations are constructed by Modeling the beam structure. In addition, the suspended mass equations are first discretized using Newmark's finite difference formulas, which then reduce the degrees of freedom (DOF) of the vehicle to those of the bridge element. This solves the coupling problem between the two subsystems. The derived component is known as the vehicle/bridge interaction (VBI) element. On the other hand, an iterative procedure will be used subsequently to solve the non-linearity problem of the resulting system of differential equations. MATLAB programs provide results that identify the critical parameters influencing the bridge's dynamic stability.
Driving Aid for Rotator Cuff Injured Patients using Hand Gesture Recognition
Authors: Vasagiri Krishnasree
Published: May 2024

Gesture recognition is a way for computers to understand how humans move and express themselves without using traditional methods like typing or clicking. Instead of relying on text or graphics, gesture recognition focuses on reading body movements, such as those made by the hands or face. Currently, there is a specific interest in recognizing hand gestures by analyzing the veins on the back of the hand. Scientists have found that each person has a unique arrangement of veins beneath the skin of their hand. When the hand moves, the position of these veins changes, and this change is considered a gesture. These gestures are then translated into specific actions or tasks by coding the hand movements. This technology is particularly helpful for individuals with rotator cuff injuries. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder that can get injured, causing pain and limiting movement. People with these injuries may have difficulty steering a car, especially if their job or sport involves repetitive overhead motions. With gesture recognition technology, a person can control the car by simply moving their wrist, eliminating the need to use the shoulder. In summary, gesture recognition technology reads the unique patterns of hand veins to interpret hand movements, making it a practical solution for individuals with rotator cuff injuries who may struggle with certain tasks, like steering a car.
Endohepatology: Arrival at the frontier of interventional endosonography
Authors: Selvanderan Shane P , Lam Eric , Shahidi Neal
Published: May 2024

Endohepatology describes the emerging field where diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) are used for the diagnosis and management of liver disease and its sequelae. In this editorial we comment on the article by Gadour et al . The spectrum of EUS-guided procedures includes liver parenchymal and lesional biopsy, abscess drainage, treatment of focal liver lesions, diagnosis of portal hypertension and management of gastric varices. The data suggest that the application of EUS to hepatology is technically feasible and safe, heralding the arrival at a new frontier for EUS. More data, specifically randomised trials comparing EUS to interventional radiology techniques, and continued partnership between endoscopy and hepatology are required to see this field establish itself outside expert tertiary centres.
FibroScan-aspartate transaminase: A superior non-invasive model for diagnosing high-risk metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
Authors: Yin Jing-Ya , Yang Tian-Yuan , Yang Bing-Qing , Hou Chen-Xue , Li Jun-Nan , Li Yue , Wang Qi
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with hepatic histological NAFLD activity score ≥ 4 and fibrosis stage F ≥ 2 is regarded as “at risk” non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Based on an international consensus, NAFLD and NASH were renamed as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), respectively; hence, we introduced the term “high-risk MASH”. Diagnostic values of seven non-invasive models, including FibroScan-aspartate transaminase (FAST), fibrosis-4 (FIB-4), aspartate transaminase to platelet ratio index (APRI), etc. for high-risk MASH have rarely been studied and compared in MASLD.

AIM

To assess the clinical value of seven non-invasive models as alternatives to liver biopsy for diagnosing high-risk MASH.

METHODS

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 309 patients diagnosed with NAFLD via liver biopsy at Beijing Ditan Hospital, between January 2012 and December 2020. After screening for MASLD and the exclusion criteria, 279 patients were included and categorized into high-risk and non-high-risk MASH groups. Utilizing threshold values of each model, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive values (NPV), were calculated. Receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed to evaluate their diagnostic efficacy based on the area under the curve (AUROC).

RESULTS

MASLD diagnostic criteria were met by 99.4% patients with NAFLD. The MASLD population was analyzed in two cohorts: Overall population (279 patients) and the subgroup (117 patients) who underwent liver transient elastography (FibroScan). In the overall population, FIB-4 showed better diagnostic efficacy and higher PPV, with sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and AUROC of 26.9%, 95.2%, 73.5%, 72.2%, and 0.75. APRI, Forns index, and aspartate transaminase to alanine transaminase ratio (ARR) showed moderate diagnostic efficacy, whereas S index and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase to platelet ratio (GPR) were relatively weaker. In the subgroup, FAST had the highest diagnostic efficacy, its sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and AUROC were 44.2%, 92.3%, 82.1%, 67.4%, and 0.82. The FIB-4 AUROC was 0.76. S index and GPR exhibited almost no diagnostic value for high-risk MASH.

CONCLUSION

FAST and FIB-4 could replace liver biopsy as more effectively diagnostic methods for high-risk MASH compared to APRI, Forns index, ARR, S index, and GPR; FAST is superior to FIB-4.
PENGARUH DESENTRALISASI FISKAL TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DAN TINGKAT KEMISKINAN DI PROVINSI SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Marya Meri , Handra Hefrizal
Published: May 2024

This research aims to analyze the impact of fiscal decentralization on economic growth and poverty levels in West Sumatra Province. Fiscal decentralization is a concept where the authority and responsibility in public financial management are transferred from the central government to local governments. West Sumatra Province was chosen as the study location because it is one of the provinces that significantly implements fiscal decentralization. This research method utilizes secondary data collected from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and related documents. Data analysis is conducted using panel regression methods over specific time periods. The research findings indicate that fiscal decentralization has a significant influence on economic growth in West Sumatra Province. Additionally, it was found that the poverty level is also influenced by fiscal decentralization, although its impact is not as pronounced as its influence on economic growth. These findings have important implications for government policies related to public financial management and poverty alleviation at the regional level. With a better understanding of the relationship between fiscal decentralization, economic growth, and poverty levels, it is hoped that more effective policies can be designed to improve the welfare of the population in West Sumatra Province and other regions.
EFEKTIVITAS DIGITALITASI INFORMASI AKUNTANSI TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN DI USAHA VALUTA ASING
Authors: Kadlina Kadlina , Munandar Agus
Published: May 2024

This article intends to know Effectiveness of Digitalization an Accounting Information of Financial Performance in foreign exchange business. There are 5 system and website that used by company, for process the data until finish the report (Accurate), for attandance purpose and payroll system  (Greatday), for daily transaction and profit target achievement (operating project system) with customer database, include 2 public service websites managed by the Government:  (DJP online  for tax), Bank Indonesia (Laporan Kegiatan Usaha/LKU). In this research, used qualitative method analysis by data before and after using Accounting Information system in company.
“Grump Mountain”: Viewers’ Attributions of Agency to a Climate Fiction Film
Authors: Toivonen Heidi , Howe Cymene
Published: May 2024

Environmental narratives—such as the genre of climate fiction—have been the topic of much theorization and discussion for their potential to enrich human ways of thinking about the nonhuman environment. In this paper, we discuss the responses of a small sample of participants who watched a short climate fiction narrative, the trailer to a documentary called Not Ok: A Little Movie about a Small Glacier at the End of the World. Using discourse analysis, we focus on how participants construct agency for the nonhuman narrator of the story—a mountain and former volcano named Ok that was once the site of Okjökull (Ok glacier). Participants’ responses reveal how simple nonhuman agency becomes woven into more complex constructions when the narrative form is discussed. Our analysis shows that only participants who took the perspective of the mountain narrator were able to attribute complex forms of agency to the figure of the mountain and the story it told. Participants who did not relate to Ok mountain as narrator relayed simpler forms of nonhuman agency. Representing nonhuman agency in the subject of the mountain and animating that figure with a human voice (of narration) is a particular narrative strategy; in this study, we were interested in understanding how such a figure might challenge simple tropes of nature’s agency and invite more complex ways of conceiving of nonhuman agency. The climate fiction/documentary trailer also led viewers to ponder the destructive anthropogenic impacts on nonhuman environments. Some participants took the material to be merely an environmental message without engaging the nonhuman narrative aspects. The anthropomorphizing of Ok mountain’s story, as in the video material in our case study, may, we argue, limit interaction-oriented accounts of the entanglement of (non)human agencies. Finally, we conclude, many participants’ tendency to understand environmental stories as (solely) moral messages presents a challenge to both climate fiction and narrative communications.
Unlikely Friends in Patriarchal Lands: An Ecofeminist Reading of Rajasthani Folktale “Sonal Bai”
Authors: Pareek Sushmita
Published: May 2024

"Sonal Bai" is a popular folktale about a girl told by women in Rajasthani-speaking areas of north India to initiate young girls into adulthood. This paper investigates the metaphorical representation of a girl’s coming of age through her relationship with a Sandalwood tree analysing, "Sonal Bai" as an ecofeminist text. The story renders voice to socially prohibited themes of menstruation and women’s sensual desire as embodied in silent friendship between a sandalwood tree and Sonal (girl with golden hair). The paper highlights how the outwardly simple tale of “Sonal Bai” is in fact an encoded lesson for teenage girls, inverted as a relationship between two highly treasured “belongings”/ “commodities”—sandalwood and a unmarried girl—in a patriarchal society economically dependent on agriculture. The sandalwood tree is highly valuable for farmers; different parts of the tree are used to produce furniture, oil, fragrance and food items. It is also a part of religious rituals where its essence is used as tilak on idols in Hindu traditions. Rajasthani Language is spoken prominently in the desert regions of India (Thar Desert) and the existence of such a tree in a desert is as precious and rare as a girl with golden hair.  The paper draws reference from recurrent invocation of olfactory senses of the listeners captured by the images of the sandalwood tree in the story. It also explores use of growth metaphors using ‘rhizome’ like imagery of sandalwood branches reaching the sky which become an escape route for a teenage girl hiding from her family. The temporal and spatial indicators are infused together in the story of Sonal Bai leading to an unlikely friendship between two prized possessions that eventually breaks with the arrival of a patriarchal archetype: a handsome young prince. This study discusses the prevalent katha culture in India where women exercise freedom of voice through singing and narrating tales within all-female groups. This site of independent feminine interaction in a highly patriarchal society is investigated using Bakhtin’s “Chronotope” to highlight culturally encoded lessons in folktales meant for young girls in Indian society as a means of informal education.
Book Review of "Reading Underwater Wreckage: An Encrusting Ocean"
Authors: Botoman Eleonor
Published: May 2024

Book review of Reading Underwater Wreckage: An Encrusting Ocean.
Meaning Making from Memories and Imagination from Plants
Authors: Vachharajani Bijal , Eipe Rajiv
Published: May 2024

Creative work with illustrations.
Çin Tıbbı ile Şifalı Besinler
Authors: Yayla Muhteşem Erol
Published: May 2024

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Cholesterol nanoarchaeosomes for alendronate targeted delivery as an anti-endothelial dysfunction agent
Authors: Jerez Horacio Emanuel , Simioni Yamila Roxana , Ghosal Kajal , Morilla Maria Jose , Romero Eder Lilia
Published: May 2024

Sodium alendronate (ALN) is a very hydrosoluble and poorly permeable molecule used as an antiresorptive agent and with vascular anticalcifying capacity. Loaded into targeted nanovesicles, its anti-inflammatory activity may be amplified towards extra-osseous and noncalcified target cells, such as severely irritated vascular endothelium. Here cytotoxicity, mitochondrial membrane potential, ATP content, and membrane fluidity of human endothelial venous cells (HUVECs) were determined after endocytosis of ALN-loaded nanoarchaeosomes (nanoARC-Chol(ALN), made of polar lipids from Halorubrum tebenquichense: cholesterol 7:3 w/w, 166 ± 5 nm, 0.16 ± 0.02 PDI, −40.8 ± 5.4 mV potential, 84.7 ± 21 µg/mg ALN/total lipids, TL). The effect of nanoARC-Chol(ALN) was further assessed on severely inflamed HUVECs. To that aim, HUVECs were grown on a porous barrier on top of a basal compartment seeded either with macrophages or human foam cells. One lighter and one more pronounced inflammatory context was modelled by adding lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to the apical or the apical and basal compartments. The endocytosis of nanoARC-Chol(ALN), was observed to partly reduce the endothelial-mesenchymal transition of HUVECs. Besides, while 10 mg/mL dexamethasone, 7.6 mM free ALN and ALN-loaded liposomes failed, 50 μg/mL TL + 2.5 μg/mL ALN (i.e., nanoARC-Chol(ALN)) reduced the IL-6 and IL-8 levels by, respectively, 75% and 65% in the mild and by, respectively, 60% and 40% in the pronounced inflammation model. This is the first report showing that the endocytosis of nanoARC-Chol(ALN) by HUVECs magnifies the anti-inflammatory activity of ALN even under conditions of intense irritation, not only surpassing that of free ALN but also that of dexamethasone.
Novel route to enhance the thermo-optical performance of bicyclic diene photoswitches for solar thermal batteries
Authors: Sangolkar Akanksha Ashok , Kadiyam Rama Krishna , Pawar Ravinder
Published: May 2024

Harnessing solar energy by employing chemical photoswitches in molecular solar thermal (MOST) energy storage systems is a topic of appealing research interest. However, incorporating all the features desired for an ideal MOST system in a single photoswitching couple is challenging. Inspired by experimental synthesis, herein we report our attempt to enhance both the thermochemical and photophysical properties in a single-bridged bicyclic diene (BBD)-based photoswitch by elongating the unsaturated bridge with different heteroatomic units. To elucidate the best elongation unit, the energy storage capacity and the TBR barriers were accounted using the DLPNO-CCSD(T) and (8,8)-CASPT2 methods, respectively. The photophysical properties including the absorption onset, excitation wavelengths, and the absorption intensities were extensively investigated with the time-dependent calculations. The result provides information on the most versatile solvent to exhibit the best photoswitching behaviour which is beneficial for real-life energy storage applications. Additionally, the stability and reversibility of the photoswitching system with elongated unsaturated bridges have also been assessed. By means of the studied modification, the storage energy of 158.57 kJ/mol, energy storage density of 1.48 MJ/kg, TBR barrier of 136.36 kJ/mol, and the absorption onset of 305.00 nm is achieved in acetonitrile. These values are substantially higher when compared with the storage energy (96.06 kJ/mol), energy storage density (1.04 MJ/kg), and TBR barrier (121.76 kJ/mol) of prototype NBD/QC in the gas phase. The outcomes render useful insights into the stability and properties of bicyclic diene-based photoswitches having elongated unsaturated bridges and indeed paves the way for the rational design of practical MOST systems.
Tinjauan Atas Prosedur Penjualan Rumah Secara Kredit Pada Perumahan Royal Tajur Residence
Authors: Hanipah R Siti , Listari Sinta
Published: May 2024

The procedure for selling a house on credit is a house selling process where the buyer can pay in stages over an agreed period of time. Fulfilling housing needs is an individual right that is entirely the responsibility of each individual. In this context, developers position themselves as facilitators in meeting housing needs. The development of property and banking has recently been quite rapid, making it easier for individuals to own a house on credit. The purpose of this writing is to find out that the procedures for selling houses on credit carried out at the Royal Tajur Residence housing complex are in accordance with applicable regulations and can be accounted for as well as identifying obstacles and obstacles that may be faced in the process of selling houses on credit. The results of this writing show that The procedure for selling houses on credit at the Royal Tajur Residence housing complex is in accordance with applicable regulations. The evaluation results in this writing show that the procedure for selling houses on credit at the Royal Tajur Residence housing complex has been successful in achieving the objectives of the writing. However, there are several aspects that need to be improved by developers, such as providing clear and transparent information regarding credit requirements that must be met by consumers before making a purchase, evaluating potential consumers and avoiding giving credit to consumers who have a history of bad credit or financial problems as well as providing useful information. clear and transparent regarding the time of delivery of credit objects.
Keywords: developer, property, credit sales.
Radyodan Podcaste Türkiye'de Felsefe Yayıncılığı
Authors: Mutlu Mustafa
Published: May 2024

Türkiye’de radyo yayıncılığı 1920’lerde başlasa da 1991 yılına kadar radyo yayıncılığından bahsetmek zordur çünkü çeşitli engeller bulunmaktadır. Podcast yayıncılığı, daha esnek imkânlar sağlaması nedeniyle 2000’li yılların başında radyo tarihine dâhil olarak radyo yayıncılığını dönüştürmüş ve çeşitlendirmiştir. Radyo ile ortak noktalarının fazlalığı ve ses tabanlı veri oluşu sebebiyle podcast, radyonun devamı sayılmaktadır ve geniş kitlelerce her geçen gün sayısı artarak dinlenmektedir. Felsefe de böyle bir ortamda kamusallaşarak gündelik hayata dâhil olmuştur. Radyo ve podcastteki felsefe programları bu çalışmanın örneklemini oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın problemi, artan felsefe yayıncılığına yönelik detaylı bir çerçeve sunulmasının ihtiyacından hareketle oluşturulmuştur. Veriler, internet arşiv sayfaları üzerinden toplanmıştır. Bazı radyo kanallarının kapalı oluşu sebebiyle araştırma internet kayıtları ile sınırlandırılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın araştırması nitel desende tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmada tematik analiz uygulanmış ve tarihsel sürece odaklanılmıştır. Çalışmada felsefe yayınlarının ilk iki bölümü, yayın niyetinin anlaşılması amacıyla temalar üzerinden incelenerek grafikler üzerinden sunulmuştur. Çalışmada ulaşılan sonuçlar, 2000 yılında radyoda başlayan felsefe alanında yayın yapmış 7 radyo ve 43 podcast programının uzman yayıncılardan bireysel yayıncılara dönüştüğü ve değerlendirme bulgularına göre yayınların ‘hakikat arayışı’, ‘bilgelik sevdası’, ‘din felsefesi’ anahtar kavramlarından ‘cesaret’, ‘farkındalık’ ve ‘aydınlanma’ anahtar kavramlarına evrilmesidir.
Türkiye’de Dini Yayıncılık Tarihi ve Eğitim Bağlamında Diyanet TV Gençlik Programları
Authors: Sayın Gülşen
Published: May 2024

Medyanın, kimlik ve kişilik oluşumuna etkisi, medyanın sunum biçimleri ve içeriği üzerindeki tartışmaları da beraberinde getirmektedir. Dinî yayıncılık bu etkileşim süreçlerinde daha belirgin bir yol çizmektedir. Dinî yayıncılık, dinî toplulukları bilgilendirmenin yanı sıra, dinî bilgiye erişimi artırarak dinî hoşgörüyü teşvik etme ve dinî birlik ve beraberliği güçlendirme potansiyeline sahip olduğu gibi ayrıştırıcı bir yaklaşım potansiyeline de sahiptir. Bu yönüyle dinî yayıncılığın etkili olabilmesi için doğru bilgiyi aktarırken tarafsızlık, açıklık ve saygı gibi prensiplere bağlı kalması önemlidir. Dinî bilginin medyadaki varoluş sürecinde dinî bilgi, medyanın kuralları ekseninde şekillenmek durumundadır. Dinî bilginin belirli bir kitleye dönük sunumu göz önünde bulundurulduğunda ise bu şekilleniş daha farklı bir boyuta ve en az iki yönüyle ele alınmaya muhtaçtır; dinî bilginin doğru kaynaklara dayanması ve hitap ettiği kitleye uygun bir sunum ile şekillenmesidir. Gençlerin dinî bilgi kazanımlarına yönelik pedagojik temeller sürece dahil olduğunda dinî bilginin günün şartlarına uygun bir cazibede sunum şekillerine ihtiyacın olduğunu belirtmek gerekir. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de dinî yayıncılığın gelişimi ve Diyanet TV’nin kuruluşu ele alınmıştır. Tarihsel süreç ile ilgili betimsel bir yaklaşımla genel durum ortaya konulmuştur. Akabinde Diyanet TV’de gençleri hedef alarak yayınlanan programlar incelenmiştir. Buna göre; Diyanet TV arşivinde ve güncel program akışında gençlere yönelik toplamda 10 program yer almaktadır.
A epistemologia cultural no Peru: por um futuro qualitativo holístico
Authors: Sanchez Janina M.
Published: May 2024

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Domestic
Tourism Growth in India, Post COVID-19
Authors: Shyju P.J. , Girish V.G. , Chatterjee Kaustav , Singh Priyanka
Published: May 2024

Domestic tourism in India recorded impressive growth and supported the local economy significantly in the last phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extant research on this topic covers the impact of the pandemic and resilience strategies. Still, it leaves a gap in the discussion relating to the service providers' experience in the context of domestic tourism. The present study stems from the absence of empirical research on the trends associated with domestic tourism growth in India post-COVID. It examines the trends in domestic tourist behaviour from the tour operators’ perspective. It employs a qualitative research design to explore the experiences of tour operators in India. Phone interviews were conducted with 26 tour operators to collect data. A thematic-content analysis is performed to generate themes with the help of Atlas ti software. The findings present the trends, preferences, motivations, and patterns of domestic growth tourism in India.
Local Food Consumption Value Towards Food
Destination Image in Sarawak
Authors: Ting Leow Hui , Mohamad Abang Azlan , Lo May Chiun , Ramayah Thurasamy , Chin Ying Sin
Published: May 2024

This study explores the role of local food consumption in enhancing Sarawak's image as a food destination, focusing on the moderating impact of food satisfaction. Drawing on a cross-sectional analysis using a self-administered questionnaire, the study investigates the influence of taste and quality value, health value, price value, emotional value, and prestige value on the food destination image. The sample consists of 181 tourists who visited Sarawak, providing insights into visitors' diverse perspectives and preferences. The data was further analysed using SPSS 28.0 and WarpPLS 8.0. The findings reveal that taste, quality, health, emotional, and prestige value significantly affect the food destination image. However, the study has shown that price value has no significant impact. Surprisingly, food satisfaction does not moderate the relationship between local food consumption value and food destination image. Theoretical implications highlight the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the factors shaping consumers' perceptions. In contrast, practical implications suggest strategic considerations for culinary destinations in marketing campaigns and pricing strategies. Overall, this study contributes valuable insights for destination marketers aiming to attract tourists interested in unique culinary experiences and enhance their overall perception of the destination.
A Study on Comparison between Thermal and Hydro-thermal ELD Using Metaheuristics Technique
Authors: Santra Dipankar , Mukherjee Anirban , Mondal Subrata
Published: May 2024

This paper presents for the first-time, application of Moth Flame Optimization and Bat Algorithm (MFO-BA) for optimal scheduling of thermal and hydro-thermal systems in a simulated environment. Results of three test systems (4-unit, 5-unit and 6-unit) comprising seven test cases as different combinations of fixed-head hydro units and thermal units with and without losses are presented to demonstrate the performance of the hybrid MFO-BA algorithm. The test results comprehensively establish the advan- tage and overall effectiveness of the hydro-thermal system over thermal-only system in terms of load dispatch and economy of generation cost and transmission loss. The present study can help find the most economic scheduling of hydro-thermal generating units using hybrid soft computing approach.