bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Structural Performance of Sisal Fiber Mat Retrofits for Post-Fire Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beams
Authors: Nah Odarkor Diody , Mwero John Nyiro , Kanali Christopher
Published: December 2024

Concrete experiences degradation in mechanical properties when exposed to high temperatures, leading to spalling, disintegration, and surface damage. Research shows a 26-40% reduction in structure strength under fire. While strengthening and restoring existing structures is a practical solution, a more sustainable approach is needed. This study evaluated the performance of sisal fiber mat retrofits for post-fire damaged beams and investigated natural fiber retrofits as a sustainable solution for fire-damaged structures, addressing challenges like elevated temperatures and moisture sensitivity to restore safety, stability, and functionality. The physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of the constituent materials used to fabricate the reinforced concrete beams and retrofitted material were characterized. The mechanical properties of 150×225×650 mm reinforced concrete beams exposed to 800 °C for 1 hour were assessed. The load-carrying capacity of the concrete beam was determined after it had been repaired with one or two layers of sisal fiber mat. The results indicated that the load-carrying capacity of concrete reinforced beams exposed to fire was reduced by 13.03%. However, the use of two layers of sisal fiber mat retrofits in the beams restored the load-carrying capacity by 33.86% and improved ductility by 43.56%. These findings demonstrate the feasibility of using sisal fiber mat retrofits to repair fire-damaged reinforced concrete beams, as the fiber mat enhances the load-carrying capacity by providing additional tensile strength to the structure.
Comorbidities in COPD patients
Authors: DJEBAILI Rachida
Published: December 2024

Background. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with
several comorbidities, it is considered actually as a systemic disease. The aim of this
study is to search for the various comorbidities associated in patients with COPD.
Patients and Methods. COPD patients were recruited at the pneumophtisiology
department of EPH Batna (Algeria) to quantify the prevalence of comorbidities
(malnutrition, cardiovascular diseases, anemia, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and
endocrine diseases) associated with COPD in these patients. Results. 175 COPD
patients (166 men and 9 women with an average age of (67 ± 9) in stable condition
were recruited at the pneumophtisiology department of EPH Batna (Algeria).The
stages according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(GOLD) criteria were : I in 19.43% of cases, II in 30.29%, III in 33.71% and IV in 16.57%
of cases. 41.14% of patients were in underweight (BMI < 20). Cardiovascular
comorbidities were found in 83 (47.42%) COPD patients with predominance of
hypertension (21.71%) followed by ischemic heart disease (9.14%), arrhythmia
(7.42%) and chronic pulmonary heart (5.71%). The other heart diseases (valvulopathy,
cardiomyopathy) were present in 4.57% of cases. Other comorbidities were anemia in
40 (22.86%) patients, followed by diabetes in 21 (12%) patients, and metabolic
syndrome in 14.8% of cases. The endocrinopathies objectified in our patients were
hypogonadism, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism which were found respectively in
14 (8%), 11 (6.28%), and 3 (1.72%) patients. Conclusion. Comorbidities are common
in COPD and should be actively identified to optimize the assessment of COPD
patients.
Reporte de series de casos de miasis genitourinaria en México
Authors: Fortich Massa Alejandra , Romero Mata Rodrigo , Domínguez Hernández Cassandra Stephania
Published: December 2024

Introduction: myiasis is caused by fly larvae infesting living or dead tissues of vertebrates. Genitourinary myiasis, rare and poorly studied, affects the genitals in two forms: external, mainly affecting women and rarely men; and internal, a pseudomyiasis affecting the bladder, urethra, or uterus.
Cases: a series of cases is presented: a 74-year-old male with comorbidities presented myiasis at the cystostomy site. A 52-year-old male with a history of hypertension and CKD presented with internal urinary myiasis, associated with urinary sepsis, and a 34-year-old male with Fournier's gangrene and external genitourinary myiasis.
Relevance: the cases highlight the critical importance of timely management in patients with genitourinary myiasis. Although rare, it poses a life-threatening risk and requires an aggressive therapeutic approach and timely surgical intervention to ensure patient recovery.
Conclusions: common treatment includes using substances inducing hypoxia to facilitate extraction. In cases of superinfection, antibiotic therapy and surgical intervention are required. Ivermectin has proven effective. Proper hygiene and regular monitoring of medical devices are essential to prevent recurrences.
“Am I in Control of My Own Writing?”: Training Postgraduate Candidates in the Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Academic Writing
Authors: Winberg Chris , Engel-Hills Penelope , Winberg Simon
Published: December 2024

There is concern in higher education about the widespread use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools in academic writing. Consequently, many institutions are creating policies to regulate their use. Despite these efforts, the use of GAI continues to expand. With free GAI tools readily available, the issue to be addressed is their ethical and responsible use. This study addresses this issue through the evaluation of a training intervention that integrated GAI tools to enhance postgraduate students’ academic writing skills. The research question addressed was: How does training and supporting postgraduate students in the responsible use of GAI tools impact their academic writing? The research design integrated formative, summative and reflective forms of evaluation. The study drew on Cultural Historical Activity Theory to analyse postgraduate students developing understandings of integrity in academic writing while using GAI tools. The study found that although initially impressed with GAI tools, participants became more critical over time. Drawing on insights from the study, a reconceptualisation of the role of GAI tools in postgraduate students’ academic writing across disciplines is proposed, and guidelines for responsible implementation are made, ultimately contributing to the ongoing discourse on the intersection of technology and education.
Designing in the times of AI: Co-Creation as a Strategy Towards Emergent Learning Design
Authors: Gachago Daniela , Huang Cheng-Wen , Immenga Christine , Cox Glenda , Mosienyane Tefo , Govender Shanali
Published: December 2024

This paper explores co-creation as a strategy for emergent learning design in developing a new postgraduate diploma in blended and online learning (BOLD) at a large South African university. In this conceptual paper, grounded both in theory and critical collaborative autoethnography, we examine how co-creation functions as an epistemological, ontological, and political project in learning design. The “Designing with AI" design process illustrates the complexities and uncertainties inherent in emergent learning design. Our reflections reveal that co-creation challenges traditional notions of expertise disrupts established roles and processes, and addresses issues of social justice and equity in education. We propose a set of principles for co-creation in emergent learning design, including the affirmation of multiple knowledges, embracing entangled processes, and recognising the importance of affect and power dynamics. The paper highlights the potential of co-creation to navigate the uncertainties of rapidly evolving fields like AI in education while acknowledging the challenges and tensions inherent in this approach. We argue that co-creation when applied thoughtfully, can lead to more flexible, inclusive, and responsive learning designs. However, we also recognise that institutional contexts and individual positionalities within higher education may influence the ability to engage in such emergent practices.
Análisis proximal e identificación de biocompuestos del residuo agroindustrial de aguacate (Persea americana Mill.)
Authors: Suarez-Suarez Nydia , Pinos-Rodríguez Juan M. , Espinoza-Reyes Guillermo , Rodríguez-Aguilar Maribel , Vázquez-Valladolid Anayeli , Lee-Rangel Héctor
Published: December 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar los compuestos bioactivos que tienen los residuos de la agroindustria del aguacate y que pueden ser un ingrediente alternativo en la alimentación animal en  zonas  áridas y semiáridas  de  México. Se tomaron  muestras  de residuos de  una planta procesadora de guacamole de la región del Bajío mexicano para realizar un análisis químico proximal, así como un análisis de biocompuestos mediante cromatografía de gases acoplado a un detector  de  masas.  Los  residuos  presentaron  una  composición  química  superior  a  la  de  algunos forrajes, con un 93.35 % de materia seca, 5.74 % de proteína cruda, 17.5 % de extracto etéreo, 32.14 % de fibra detergente neutro, 26.58 % de fibra detergente ácido y 5.59 % de cenizas. Además, se encontraron 129 compuestos diferentes, entre ellos vitamina E, sitosterol, ácido hexadecanoico, ácido octadecanoico y ácido pentadecanoico. Por lo tanto, los resultados indican que los residuos de la agroindustria del aguacate se pueden considerar como alimento alternativo, ya que los compuestos bioactivos pueden ser benéficos al incluirse en la dieta de animales de interés en las zonas áridas y semiáridas de México.
MELHORAMENTO GENÉTICO DE BOVINOS LEITEIROS: ESTUDO DAS TÉCNICAS E IMPACTOS DO MELHORAMENTO GENÉTICO NA PRODUTIVIDADE E QUALIDADE DO LEITE
Authors: Silva Hugo Passos , Demuner Leandro Félix
Published: December 2024

O melhoramento genético de bovinos leiteiros desempenha um papel essencial na pecuária moderna, visando aumentar tanto a produtividade quanto a qualidade do leite. Assim, surge a seguinte indagação: como conciliar o aumento da produção com a manutenção das características nutricionais e sensoriais do leite, o bem-estar animal e a sustentabilidade econômica? Esta pesquisa abordou a relevância desse tema em um cenário de crescente demanda por laticínios de alta qualidade e necessidade de práticas produtivas mais eficientes. Com o objetivo principal de analisar as técnicas de melhoramento genético e seus impactos na produtividade e qualidade do leite, o estudo explorou três frentes específicas: a identificação das principais técnicas de melhoramento genético utilizadas atualmente, a avaliação dos impactos dessas técnicas na produtividade dos rebanhos e a análise de como influenciam a qualidade do leite. A metodologia adotada consistiu em uma revisão bibliográfica baseada em fontes renomadas como PubMed, Scielo e Lilacs, complementada por livros e outros documentos relevantes. A análise incluiu estudos sobre técnicas como seleção genética convencional, inseminação artificial, transferência de embriões, cruzamento de raças e tecnologias emergentes, como a edição genética por CRISPR/Cas9. Os resultados demonstraram que o uso dessas técnicas proporciona ganhos genéticos significativos, como aumento na produção média de leite por animal, melhoria na eficiência alimentar e maior resistência a doenças. No entanto, observou-se que produtividade e qualidade nem sempre caminham juntas. Em alguns casos, a busca por altos níveis de produção resultou em perda de características nutricionais, como redução nos teores de gordura e proteínas do leite. Para equilibrar esses aspectos, destaca-se a importância de adotar abordagens integradas, que combinem o aumento da produtividade com a preservação das qualidades sensoriais e nutricionais do leite, respeitando o bem-estar animal e os princípios da sustentabilidade.
ATUAÇÃO DA ENFERMAGEM NO CONTROLE DE CONTAMINAÇÃO E INFECÇÃO BACTERIANA EM PROCEDIMENTO CIRÚRGICOS
Authors: Torquato Emanuel Davi Gonçalves , Xavier Mariana de Lacerda , Souza Daniel Torres de , Medeiros Renata Lívia Silva Fônseca Moreira , Oliveira Geane Silva , Moreira Jéssica Alves
Published: December 2024

Introdução: As bactérias são grandes responsáveis por infecção em sítios cirúrgicos, representando uma das principais dificuldades no ambiente hospitalar, que apesar dos diversos avanços na medicina, ainda se tornam um desafio significativo para a saúde do paciente. A Enfermagem atua na prevenção e controle de infecções em procedimentos cirúrgicos através do seu papel na educação sanitária, repassando conhecimentos essenciais sobre a importância da esterilização adequada dos materiais cirúrgicos, e o preparo correto dos pacientes, incluindo a administração profilática antibiótica, além de orientações sobre higienização das mãos e do ambiente cirúrgico. Desempenhando também uma importante função na segurança do paciente durante todas as fases da cirurgia. Objetivo: Compreender atuação da enfermagem no controle de infecção bacteriana em procedimentos cirúrgicos através de uma revisão da literatura. Metodologia: Tratou-se de uma revisão de literatura do tipo integrativa cuja pergunta norteadora foi: qual o papel da enfermagem na prevenção e controle de infecção bacteriana em cirurgias? Na qual foi realizada uma busca através das bases de dados SCIELO, BVS e PUBMED, foram utilizados descritores cadastrados no DeCS. Os critérios de inclusão utilizados para a seleção dos artigos científicos foram: artigos nacionais com publicação em idiomas português, publicados entre os períodos de 2019 à 2024, completos e disponíveis de forma gratuita. Onde foram excluídos artigos duplicados, teses, monografias e artigos que não condiz com a temática do estudo. Resultado e discussão: Infecções bacterianas em cirurgia resultam da proliferação desordenada de bactérias patogênicas, que, dependendo da carga bacteriana, podem trazer diversos riscos à saúde das pessoas acometidas, especialmente no caso de pacientes hospitalizados e em processos cirúrgicos. Seu diagnóstico se dá principalmente por meio da atenção aos sintomas, bem como pela realização de exames laboratoriais para identificação do gênero e espécie do microrganismo. A atenção da enfermagem é necessária, uma vez que esses profissionais prestam assistência essencial para a prevenção e combate a essas infecções, diminuindo assim os casos de infecções bacterianas e impactando positivamente no processo de recuperação do paciente. Conclusão: Portanto, os cuidados e ações da enfermagem são de grande relevância para o controle e a diminuição dos casos de infecção e complicações bacterianas em procedimentos cirúrgicos, evidenciando a importância da utilização de práticas de prevenção desenvolvidas pela equipe de profissionais de enfermagem.
fair-calibrate v1.4.1: calibration, constraining, and validation of the FaIR simple climate model for reliable future climate projections
Authors: Smith Chris , Cummins Donald P. , Fredriksen Hege-Beate , Nicholls Zebedee , Meinshausen Malte , Allen Myles , Jenkins Stuart , Leach Nicholas , Mathison Camilla , Partanen Antti-Ilari
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Simple climate models (also known as emulators) have re-emerged as critical tools for the analysis of climate policy. Emulators are efficient and highly parameterised, where the parameters are tunable to produce a diversity of global mean surface temperature (GMST) response pathways to a given emission scenario. Only a small fraction of possible parameter combinations will produce historically consistent climate hindcasts, a necessary condition for trust in future projections. Alongside historical GMST, additional observed (e.g. ocean heat content) and emergent climate metrics (such as the equilibrium climate sensitivity) can be used as constraints upon the parameter sets used for climate projections. This paper describes a multi-variable constraining package for the Finite-amplitude Impulse Response (FaIR) simple climate model (FaIR versions 2.1.0 onwards) using a Bayesian framework. The steps are, first, to generate prior distributions of parameters for FaIR based on the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6) Earth system models or Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)-assessed ranges; second, to generate a large Monte Carlo prior ensemble of parameters to run FaIR with; and, third, to produce a posterior set of parameters constrained on several observable and assessed climate metrics. Different calibrations can be produced for different emission datasets or observed climate constraints, allowing version-controlled and continually updated calibrations to be produced. We show that two very different future projections to a given emission scenario can be obtained using emissions from the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) (fair-calibrate v1.4.0) and from updated emission datasets through 2022 (fair-calibrate v1.4.1) for similar climate constraints in both cases. fair-calibrate can be reconfigured for different source emission datasets or target climate distributions, and new versions will be produced upon availability of new climate system data.
Linking glacier retreat with climate change on the Tibetan Plateau through satellite remote sensing
Authors: Zhao Fumeng , Gong Wenping , Bianchini Silvia , Yang Zhongkang
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Under global climate change, glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau are experiencing severe retreat, which significantly impacts the regional water cycle and the occurrence of natural hazards. However, detailed insights into the spatiotemporal patterns of this retreat and its climatic drivers remain insufficiently explored. In this study, an adaptive glacier extraction index (AGEI) is proposed based on the analysis of multispectral Landsat images integrated with the Google Earth Engine, and comprehensive and high-resolution mapping of glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau is realized at 5-year intervals from 1988 to 2022. Subsequently, the ERA5-Land air temperature and precipitation data are downscaled to a finer 1 km resolution. Finally, the impacts of the annual and seasonal changes in the downscaled meteorological factors on the glacier extent are quantified. Results demonstrate a rapid yet heterogeneous pattern of glacier retreat across the Tibetan Plateau between 1988 and 2022, with retreat rates ranging from 0.14 ± 0.07 % to 0.51 ± 0.09 % annually. A notable trend is observed: most glaciers experienced a decrease in extent from 1990 to 2000 followed by a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. From 2010, a majority of the glaciers exhibited either a static state or minimal retreat. The most pronounced impact of annual temperature on glacier retreat is observed in the southern Himalayas, with a value of −9.34 × 103 km2 °C−1, and the most restraining impact of precipitation on glacier retreat reaches 261 km2 mm−1, which is observed in the Karakoram Range for the spring season. These insights are pivotal in comprehending the temporal and spatial heterogeneity of glacier retreats and in understanding the effects of climatic variations on the state of glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau.
The Unintended Costs of Advance Waivers of Future Conflicts
Authors: London Ashley M.
Published: December 2024

The American Bar Association (“ABA”) unenthusiastically recognized advance waivers of future conflicts for the first time in a 1993 formal opinion. These allow lawyers to take on prospective clients whose interests will be adverse to current clients at some point in the future. They also sidestep the ethics rule requirement of obtaining true informed consent from a client to waive a conflict of interest because, at the time of signing, the conflict is not yet ripe.
After a full-court press by its own Business Law Section Ad Hoc Committee during the Ethics 2000 Commission’s review of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, the ABA repealed its limited approval in favor of a broader acceptance of advance waivers in 2005. After all, advance waivers mean lawyers and law firms can grow profits by not having to turn down clients with conflicting interests.
The intended consequences of such waivers are to allow larger law firms to keep as much business as possible, while also permitting large and sophisticated clients an unfettered choice of legal representation. They also come with some unintended consequences: keeping large clients condensed in a small number of large firms, thereby creating industry oligopolies where diversity among partners is staggeringly low; increasing the opportunity to exercise confirmation bias in Big Law; and placing the burden on courts to police these agreements in what has proven to be a disorderly fashion.
This Article asserts that advance waivers of conflicts should be carefully scrutinized and perhaps disallowed because they exist primarily to permit Mega Big Law firms to monopolize business and crowd out competition. The use of advance waivers by industry lawyers may also have a dampening effect on diversity efforts by increasing confirmation bias, and can prevent smaller and mid-sized law firms from establishing additional areas of expertise. Inconsistent opinions by courts across the country and the lack of guidance from ethics policymakers make crafting reliable rules about drafting enforceable advance waivers nearly impossible. Instead, Mega Big Law firms could simply seek informed consent from sophisticated clients at the time a potential conflict arises, but not before.
Delaying informed consent to the point at which there is a conflict could satisfy increasingly chaotic courts, as well as allow policymakers to show the rules of professional conduct apply to all law firms regardless of size or wealth.
Non-biting Midges (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Continental Salt Marshes in Serbia
Authors: STAMENKOVIĆ Olivera , ČERBA Dubravka , ĐURĐEVIĆ Aca , KOH Miran
Published: December 2024

Continental salt marshes represent specific inland saltwater bodies with unique ecological characteristics a fact that is mirrored by specific flora and fauna. However, there is still limited data on their biota in Serbia, which is especially true for aquatic macroinvertebrates, including chironomids (Diptera: Chironomidae). Here we investigated diversity and seasonal variations of chironomid community in six salt marshes distributed in the northern and southern part of Serbia. We recorded a total of 25 taxa, of which two are new for the Serbian chironomid fauna. Most of the recorded species are common in freshwaters and six of them are halotolerant. Chironomid community structure fluctuated in relation to the seasons. The highest diversity was recorded in the spring and summer months for the majority of studied salt marshes. Low diversity and dominance of halotolerant taxa were recorded in Pannonian salt marshes in the northern part of the country, suggesting higher salinity of these habitats comparing to the southern ones. The present findings represent the first inventory of chironomid larvae for these unique and highly endangered habitats in Serbia, which can help to fill the gaps in the knowledge of distributional ranges of halotolerant and halophilic species and provide baseline for future surveys.
Taxonomic Insight on Indophanes barbara (Walker, 1853) (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae) Recorded from Kerala, India
Authors: SURYANARAYANAN Thangalazhi Balakrishnan , BIJOY Chenthamarakshan
Published: December 2024

The antlion genus Indophanes Banks, 1940 is newly recorded from Kerala (new faunistic record) with species, Indophanes barbara (Walker, 1853). Taxon is redescribed and the genitalia features of male and female are illustrated for the first time based on freshly collected specimens. Moreover, the distribution and flight period of Indophanes species from India are plotted.
Conversations with Ella Kahu: Guest Editorial
Authors: Picton Catherine , Baik Chi
Published: December 2024

This special issue of Student Success celebrates the work of Professor Ella Kahu and her substantial contribution to the advancement of our collective understanding of student engagement. In June 2024 Professors Karen Nelson and Chi Baik, and Dr Cat Picton sat down with Ella for a reflective conversation about her work, and additional insights in her theorising and research on student experience and engagement. In this special issue, we present the interview transcript and showcase Ella’s key publications from her early theorising on the student engagement framework, through her collaborations with Professor Karen Nelson and the development of the educational interface to a series of empirical articles, exploring different dimensions of the student experiences, including students’ expectations of university, student belonging and metaphors of learning and life. This special issue takes us on a journey of the evolving scholarship and practice of Professor Ella Kahu. Part One presents the conceptual foundations of the framework of student engagement. Part Two explores the first-year student experience. Part Three delves in to teaching practices that promote student engagement.
What can I do as a Teacher
Authors: Kahu Ella
Published: December 2024

Dr Ella Kahu - What can I do as a Teacher (2019 First Year Experience Learning and Teaching Forum, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia) 3 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ck9G_lT7Bw&list=PLToovjcL4Qb13sA-otoKgRCujXgzFQnf1&index=5
QUIZIZZ E-ASESMEN FORMATIF: PENGEMBANGAN DALAM PENILAIAN SISTEM REPRODUKSI TINGKAT SMA
Authors: Amaliya Fajri  , Nur Fadhilla Devi , Amellia Harnum Inggit , Hendi Ristanto Rizhal , Isfaeni Hanum
Published: December 2024

Materi mengenai sistem reproduksi sering kali dianggap sulit oleh siswa, namun memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap kesadaran mereka akan pentingnya menjaga kesehatan organ reproduksi dan memperoleh pendidikan seksual yang tepat. Penilaian merupakan suatu proses yang terstruktur untuk mengumpulkan informasi mengenai pencapaian siswa dalam pembelajaran. Salah satu metode penilaian yang dapat diterapkan oleh guru adalah asesmen formatif. Penerapan asesmen formatif dapat dilakukan dengan memanfaatkan kemajuan teknologi, seperti penggunaan quizizz. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan e-asesmen formatif berbasis quizizz untuk materi sistem reproduksi pada kelas XI, dengan tujuan untuk mengevaluasi kelayakan produk melalui uji validitas, uji reliabilitas butir soal, uji tingkat kesukaran, serta uji daya beda. Metode yang digunakan R&D (Research and Development) dengan pendekatan 4D Thiagarajan. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 20 siswa kelas XI di salah satu SMAS di Bojongkulur. Hasil yang diperoleh dari beberapa pengujian validasi produk oleh validator menunjukkan bahwa: Uji validitas logis mencapai 85,17%, dari 25 butir soal, 20 dinyatakan valid dan 5 tidak valid. Reliabilitas soal asesmen formatif menunjukkan tingkat keandalan yang cukup baik dengan koefisien reliabilitas sebesar 0,62. Temuan penelitian ini sejalan dengan kompetensi inti dan dasar, mampu mengukur tingkat kognisi tinggi siswa, serta efektif dalam membedakan antara siswa dengan kemampuan tinggi dan rendah.
PENGEMBANGAN BUKU ILUSTRASI MODIFIKASI PERILAKU ASERTIF: UPAYA PREVENTIF PELECEHAN SEKSUAL PADA ANAK
Authors: Andriani Opi , Zunarti Rita , Afri Yanti Daulay Nur
Published: December 2024

Urgensi penelitian ini adalah mengurangi intesitas korban pelecehan seksual yang terjadi pada anak-anak usia Sekolah Dasar dengan meningkatkan perilaku asertif melalui penerapan modifikasi perilaku teknik modelling oleh Ibu yang berpedoman pada buku ilustrasi yang didesain khusus agar mudah dipahami dan diterapkan oleh Anggota keluarga terutama Ibu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan buku “Buku Ilustrasi perilaku Asertif : Upaya Preventif Pelecehan seksual” untuk Orangtua (Ibu) yang memiliki anak usia Sekolah Dasar. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian reseach and development (R&D) dengan model pengembangan 4D yaitu define, design, development, dan dissemination. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik analisis data deskriptif yaitu dengan mendeskripsikan kevalidan, kepraktisan buku ilustrasi. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian pengembangan ini sebagai berikut: (1) Validitas buku ilustrasi dinyatakan sangat  valid pada aspek materi dan aspek media (2) Praktikalitas berdasarkan respon orangtua dan anak dinyatakan sangat sangat praktis digunakan. Berdasarkan temuan penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa buku ilustrasi ini sangat valid dan sangat praktis, sehingga dapat dilakukan uji selanjutnya untuk meneliti keefektifan dari buku ilustrasi.
Оптимизация качества продукции и его влияние на внешнюю торговлю Республики Беларусь
Authors: Карпицкая Марина Евгеньевна , Замана Оксана Владимировна , Куликов Александр Михайлович
Published: December 2024

Во введении рассмотрены различные трактовки и подходы к определению понятия «качество». В исследовании обоснован тезис о наличии определенного и оптимального уровня качества, который обеспечивает максимальную выгоду как конкретным субъектам хозяйствования при реализации товаров, работ, услуг, а также дает определенные преимущества национальной экономике в целом. Это
особенно актуально при формировании экспортного потенциала, где баланс качества и затрат имеет большое значение. Целью данного исследования является разработка комплексного механизма оценки и управления качеством пищевой продукции, экспортируемой на внешние рынки. Научная новизна работы заключена в интегрированном подходе к управлению качеством, основанном на оптимизации
соотношения экономической эффективности производства и удовлетворения ожиданий потребителей на целевых экспортных рынках. В основной части работы представлен анализ экспортной деятельности Республики Беларусь и установлено влияние пищевой промышленности на экспортный потенциал страны. Для повышения качества экспортируемой пищевой продукции в работе предложена методика, включающая определенный набор показателей, позволяющих оценить конкурентоспособность белорусских пищевых
товаров на внешних рынках. Установлено, что разработанная методика оценки качества экспортируемой продукции может быть использована предприятиями отрасли для внутреннего анализа и улучшения качества, сравнения с конкурентами, а также для маркетинговых коммуникаций на международных
рынках. В заключении отмечено, что для обеспечения устойчивого преимущества белорусской пищевой продукции на глобальных рынках требуется всесторонний подход, предусматривающий тщательный анализ и оценку производственных процессов, их соответствие международным нормативам, а также создание действенной системы обратной связи с зарубежными клиентами для оперативного реагирования на изменения в их запросах с целью обеспечения качества при последующих поставках продукции с учетом национальных предпочтений потребителей. Полученные результаты могут применяться на предприятиях
пищевой промышленности и использоваться в образовательном процессе при подготовке специалистов экономического профиля.
The Relationship Between Self-Compassion and Self-Control in Residents of Class II B State Prison, Majene Regency
Authors: Ma'Arif Muh. Riyadh , Tetteng Basti
Published: December 2024

Self-control is an individual's ability to process negative stimuli encountered in life, where self-compassion can relieve negative consequences that are present from unpleasant events. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-compassion and self-control in residents of Majene Class IIB Detention Center. This study used a correlational quantitative approach. The research respondents were 117 residents of Class II B Majene Detention Center using total sampling technique. The results showed a strong positive relationship and between self-compassion and self-control in residents of Class II B Majene Detention Center (R = 0.645; p = 0.000 <0.05) indicating that the higher the self-compassion score, the higher the self-control in detainees and correctional inmates in detention centers. T-tests in this study showed differences in self-compassion and self-control scores based on education level, and differences in self-control scores based on length of sentence in detention center residents. This study suggests that institutions that provide correctional services should implement self-compassion training as a practice in improving the self-control of detainees and prisoners.
The Relationship between Peer Social Support and Resilience Attitudes in Regional Students in Makassar City
Authors: Akbar Surya Algazali , Fakhri Nurfitriany , Piara Muh Rajan
Published: December 2024

Regional Students are a group of students who leave their hometown and will stay in an area for a certain period of time. Due to the differences in various aspects of life, regional students are expected to be able to adapt to their host environment. Regional Students who have successfully adapted during the overseas period will display resilient behavior when going through critical periods full of pressure and challenges. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between peer social support and the resilience attitudes of regional students in the city of Makassar. The participant of this research were 300 regional students in the city of Makassar. The scales used in this research are the Social Support Behavior SS-B and the Ego Resiliency Scale Revised ER 89-R. The sampling technique uses a non-probability sampling technique, namely convenience sampling. The analysis in this research used SPSS for Windows version 24. Hypothesis testing was carried out using Sperman Rank analysis with the results of an r-value of 0.266 and a p-value of 0.00 < 0.05, which means it is significant. This means that the higher the peer social support for regional students in the city of Makassar, the better the attitude of resilience among Regional Students. The implications of this research provide an overview of the relationship between peer social support and resilience among regional students in the city of Makassar and become the basis for universities to run a peer group program with the aim of getting students actively involved in both regional students and non-migrant students in the city of Makassar
The Relationship between Self Regulated Learning and Self-Adjustment of New Students who Migrate at Makassar State University
Authors: Firdauzy Ahsan Karunia Mulya , Alwi M Ahkam
Published: December 2024

Students are individuals who are currently in the process of acquiring knowledge and are registered at an institution such as a university, polytechnic or other educational institution. Individuals who have just entered the world of college in their first year are called new students. Status as a new student will certainly provide a significant difference compared to when you were a student. This research aims to determine the relationship between self-regulated learning and the adjustment of new students who have migrated from outside South Sulawesi to study at Makassar State University. The sample in this study consisted of 160 people who were new students in 2023 and were currently migrating to South Sulawesi. Data collection was carried out using two research instruments, namely, the self-regulated learning scale and the self-adjustment scale. Hypothesis testing using product moment correlation analysis. The research results show that there is a positive relationship between self-regulated learning and new students' self-adjustment, r = 0.599 (p = 0.000). The higher the level of self-regulated learning, the higher the student's self-adjustment.
The Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Loneliness in Migrant Students
Authors: Lindah Nur Eva , Nur Haerani , Ansar Wilda
Published: December 2024

Migrant students who experience a transition to a new environment will face various anxieties while overseas, one of which is the emergence of feelings of loneliness. This research aims to determine the relationship between self-esteem and loneliness in migrant students. The subjects in this research were 276 migrant students studying in the city of Makassar. The sampling technique used was incidental sampling technique. This research uses the Spearman Rho correlation analysis technique. The results of data analysis obtained a significance value (p = 0.001 < 0.005) with a correlation coefficient value (r = -0.546). The results of the analysis show that there is a negative relationship between self-esteem and loneliness in migrant students. The higher the self-esteem, the lower the equality for migrant students, conversely, the lower the self-esteem, the higher the equality for migrant students. This research can provide a basis for the development of psychological intervention programs aimed at increasing self-esteem and reducing levels of loneliness in migrant students.
Correlation Between Covid-19, Anxiety and Work Values Among University Students
Authors: Marimuyhu Nagatheesan V , Mariamdaran Chetiyar Saralah Devi
Published: December 2024

There is a lot of nature in career choice decisions and other spheres of life due to global shifts in available career opportunities that occurred after the 2020 recession due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The purpose of this study is to understand how students’ work attitude and professional orientations have been influenced by anxiety and the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve this, it will be necessary to employ a quantitative research method as detailed below. Consequently, the hypothesis that will inform this study regarding the effect of anxiety and the pandemic influence on work values decisions. The outcomes will contribute to information about the consequences of fear and the epidemic on work values and career choices among college students. Some of the recommendations of the study will be in the form of recommendation to policymakers, university administration as well as the career counsellors
PENGARUH EDUKASI MELALUI MEDIA BOOKLET TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP TENTANG STUNTING PADA CHILD BEARING FAMILY
Authors: Apriani Selvy , Yudi Abdul Majid  , Murbiah
Published: December 2024

Latar Belakang: Keluarga merupakan sekumpulan dua orang atau lebih yang hidup bersama dengan keterikatan aturan, kedekatan emosional dan individu mempunyai peran masing-masing yang merupakan bagian dari keluarga, keadaan ini perlu disadari sepenuhanya bahwa setiap individu merupakan bagiannya. Tujuan: Diketahuinya pengaruh edukasi media booklet terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap tentang stunting pada child bearing family. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian Pre-Eksperiment menggunakan pendekatan one group pretest-posttest desain dengan jenis penelitian kuantitatif, teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total eampling, pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner likert dan guttman dengan jumlah 30 responden, Analisa data mengunakan uji T dependen. Hasil: Didapatkan skor rata-rata pengetahuan sebelum di lakukan edukasi 43,97 dan setelah dilakukan edukasi 88,87, skor rata-rata sikap sebelum dilakukan edukasi 29,67 dan setela dilakukan edukasi 45,37dengan nilai p value=0,000<0,05. Simpulan: Hasil penelitian ini didapatkan hasil ada pengaruh edukasi melalui media booklet terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap tentang stunting pada child bearing family nilai p-value (0,000) dan p-value (0,000).
Oxidative Stress and its connection to Jordanians' Red Blood Cell Storage
Authors: Abd-Elrahman Alhyasat Raed , Khleifat Khaled , Khlaifat Ali M. , Za’al Alsarayreh Ahmad , Taha Al Qaisi Yaseen , Abu Hajleh Maha N. , Alqaraleh Moath , K. Ibrahim Alia
Published: December 2024

Background: Red blood cells go through a number of metabolic changes throughout the course of a 0-35 day storage period at 1 to 6oC. The sodium/potassium pump is immobilized, resulting in a drop in intracellular potassium with an increase in cytoplasmic sodium levels, a fall in glucose levels, acidosis as a result of low pH levels, and other alterations known as "storage lesions" during the storage phase. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the oxidative condition of red blood cells during storage, as well as certain related characteristics. Study Design and Methods: The whole blood was drawn and placed in a citrate-phosphate-dextrose adenine anticoagulant (CPDA). Blood samples were collected in the appropriate tube for each test at various storage times (zero, 7, 14, 21, and 35 days). All statistical analyses were carried out using SPSS ver. 26.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: All the studied parameters showed significant differences at 35 days of storage when compared to zero time. The pH level decreases over the storage period. After 35 days, the average extracellular K+ level rose from 4.23 mmol/L at zero time to 29.86mmol/L. There was a slight increase in mean corpuscular volume (MCV) as a result of RBC storage. Discussion: This study demonstrated that, when care was made to assess pH and potassium ion concentrations to increase blood safety, red blood cells preserved in current storage media that retained their properties had acceptable transfusion quality.
The difference of Antibacterial properties extract seeds Papaya and Papaya leaves (Carica papaya L) against Streptococcus mutans
Authors: Irmawati Anis , Yuliantoro Rahmad , Sidarningsih Sidarningsih , Indrawati Roestamadji Retno , Tantiana Tantiana , Arundina Ira , Ahmad Azzaim Yassir , Faizah Balqis Noor , Zakia Fitriatuz , Gabriella Notonugroho Ovin , Nuraini Helmi Vitra , Alareqi Ahmed
Published: December 2024

Background: Streptococcus mutans is a bacterium that causes caries. Various attempts have been made to treat caries such as restoration and the use of toothpaste/mouthwash made from antibacterial substances such as triclosan and chlorhexidine, but these efforts have weakness such as the occurrence of secondary caries and tooth discoloration. Based on this, we need an alternative material that can solve the problem without causing side effects, as is the case with natural ingredients from papaya leaves and seeds. Papaya leaves and seeds have antibacterial substances such as flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, phenols and tannins. Purpose: This study aims to prove the distinguish of antibacterial activity of papaya seed and leaves extract (Carica papaya L) against Streptococcus mutans. Methods: Experimental study with a post test only control group design. Tests carried out with phytochemical tests, dilution, and diffusion. Results: Phytochemical test showed that papaya leaves contained flavonoids (6.10%), alkaloids (3.97%), saponins (4,95%), phenols (6,52%), and tannins (3,28%); while in papaya seeds flavonoids (3,05%), alkaloids (4,18%), saponins (2,98%), phenols (3,10%), and tannins (2,90%). The dilution test showed that papaya leaves had MIC (10% concentration) and MBC (20% concentration), while papaya seeds had MIC (20% concentration) and MBC (40% concentration). The diffusion test showed that the diameter of the inhibition zone of papaya leaves was larger than that of papaya seeds. Conclusion: There are differences in the antibacterial activity of papaya seeds and papaya leaves (Carica papaya L) against Streptococcus mutans. Papaya leaves have greater antibacterial activity than papaya seeds.
Hybrid RBFN-GWO Approach for Energy-Efficient and Secure Routing in Intelligent IoT Networks for Precision Farming
Authors: Ramsagar Yadav
Published: December 2024

This paper introduces a hybrid approach combining Radial Basis Function Networks (RBFN) and Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) to address the challenges of energy efficiency and security in Intelligent IoT networks for precision farming. Our proposed method utilizes RBFN for feature extraction and classification of network states, while GWO optimizes the routing parameters to achieve an optimal balance between energy conservation and security. The hybrid RBFN-GWO algorithm adapts to dynamic network conditions and evolving security threats in real-time. Extensive simulations using real-world precision farming data demonstrate that our approach outperforms existing protocols, achieving a 20% increase in network lifetime and a 15% improvement in intrusion detection accuracy. This research contributes to the development of more efficient and secure IoT infrastructures for precision agriculture applications.
Ragam Budaya dan Kekayaan Ekologi sebagai Potensi Pengembangan Wellness Tourism di Kalimantan Timur; Studi Kelembagaan Masyarakat Kutai Adat Lawas Sumping Layang Kedang Ipil Kutai Kartanegara.
Authors: I Wayan Lanang Nala  , I Wayan Sudarmayasa  , Hira Tauhid , Arif Aidil Adha  , Puji Kharisma Arifin
Published: December 2024

Post-pandemic COVID-19 has highlighted wellness tourism as a promising niche in Indonesia, driven by increased health awareness and supported by initiatives like the CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability) Protocols. East Kalimantan, with its unique cultural and natural heritage, offers significant potential for wellness tourism development. This study evaluates the cultural richness, ecological assets, and opportunities for wellness experiences in East Kalimantan, emphasizing the role of community engagement in economic empowerment, cultural preservation, and environmental management.Using a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis, the research includes key informant interviews with cultural leaders of Kutai Adat Lawas Sumping Layang in Kedang Ipil, supplemented by direct observation and secondary data. Thematic analysis and data triangulation ensure validity and provide insights into the role of customary institutions in wellness tourism. The findings identify traditional practices, such as Belian Namang and Nutuk Beham, as unique wellness experiences. The ecological assets, including village and customary forests integral to local livelihoods, present holistic wellness opportunities. Customary community structures are crucial in preserving traditions and supporting wellness tourism as a sustainable product. The integration of cultural and ecological elements positions Kedang Ipil, Kutai Kartanegara, as a strategic site for wellness tourism, fostering sustainable development through cultural heritage and environmental
Between the Temporary and Permanent: The International Red Cross and the Palestinian Refugee Camps, 1948–1950
Authors: Kozma Liat
Published: December 2024

This article focuses on the formation and transformation of the first Palestinian refugee camps in the West Bank from late 1948 to early 1950. It analyzes this process as a product of an uneven interaction between Palestinian refugees and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). It demonstrates how experts’ design, ICRC delegates’ plans, refugees’ expectations, and challenges posed by climate and the terrain shaped the camp’s physical and social space. In this early period, an imminent return seemed feasible to all actors involved, and solutions on the ground oscillated between temporary and permanent. For the refugees, a long-term solution helped them survive the winter but pushed away the prospects of return. Localized ad hoc solutions were devised during this period and, moreover, consolidated into established routines and permanent camps. This article complements existing works on the history of refugees’ relationships with other aid organizations, particularly the Quakers and the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA), and traces early beginnings of processes historians have examined in later periods. This article builds on a combined reading of the ICRC archive and the contemporary Palestinian press to reconstruct the negotiation between aid workers and the refugees over the formation of the camps.