bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NEW INVESTIGATIONS OF ROCK ART ON THE WEST OF THE TSAGAN-DABAN RIDGE (WESTERN TRANSBAIKALIA)
Authors:   Institute of Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, V. Tashak , Yu. Antonova ,   Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography SB RAS
Published: December 2023

The western spurs of the Tsagan-Daban mountain range (Western Transbaikalia), fringing the right bank of the Selenga river valley from the mouth of the Khilka to the mouth of the small river Zhirimka, are poorly studied in archaeological terms. Only in the last decade, objects of ancient rock art have become known here, most of which are difficult to access — removed from the Selenga coast, and located high above the river level, which makes it difficult to find them. All currently discovered rock carvings in this area and the immediate vicinity are painted with ocher of various shades. Many of the rock paintings are poorly preserved and are visible on the reddish surface of syenite and granite rocks in the form of indistinguishable spots, which makes their simple visual examination impossible. To study such rock carvings, the method of digital processing of their photographs was used, which makes it possible to reveal the contours of ancient drawings. One of these objects is an archaeological site, called Kamennaya Baba, after the name of the rocky peak located nearby. More than half of the drawings of this locality are not visually distinguishable, and the general layout of the entire rock panel, without special research methods, cannot be traced. While studying the archaeological object, an opinion was proposed about the appearance of individual drawings on the surface of the rock at different times. This opinion is confirmed by various stylistic features of the drawings, as well as their varying degrees of preservation. The drawings found on the surface of the rock belong to the Selenga type of ancient images, among which anthropomorphic and ornithomorphic images form the basis.
RAW MATERIALS AS AN ECOLOGICAL FACTOR IN THE ALTAI PALEOLITHIC
Authors:   Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography SB RAS, N. Kulik , M. Kozlikin ,   Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography SB RAS, M. Shunkov ,   Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography SB RAS
Published: December 2023

The article summarizes the results of many years geological and petrographic studies of lithic artifacts and raw materials sources for its production in the main Paleolithic complexes in the Altai Mountains. The work is based on the representative archaeological collections of the multi-layer sites of Karama, Ust-Karakol, Kara-Bom and caves Denisova, Kaminnaya, Okladnikova, Chagyrskaya, Strashnaya, as well as other Paleolithic sites. The geological characteristics of the study area are given, the factors that influenced the quality of raw materials are considered. Particular attention is paid to the criteria that could guide the ancient human in the selection of raw materials from pebble sources. The problem of the relationship between the petrophysical properties of one or another type of raw material and the technical and typological appearance of lithic industries is discussed. We concluded that the ancient population of Altai, starting from the Early Paleolithic, manufactured the tools using good knowledge of the raw materials specifc features and the skills of its selection.
The Influence of Terminal Booking System (TBS), Yard Operation Plan (YOP), Turn Round Time (TRT) on Operational Effectiveness PT Pelindo Terimnal Peti Kemas Semarang
Authors: Rifqi Zenda Fathur , Mashudi Mashudi
Published: December 2023

PT Pelindo Terminal Peti Kemas Semarang (TPKS) is a subholding of PT Pelindo that focuses on export and import container services. TPKS is one of the pioneers of the smart port concept in Indonesia, one of which is by implementing the Terminal Booking System (TBS) and Yard Plan to reduce Turn Round Time (TRT). However, in practice there are still many discrepancies between booking and gate-in hours, which have an impact on operational activities. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the Terminal Booking System, Yard Operation Plan, Turn Round Time both partially and simultaneously and to see the factors that most influence the operational effectiveness of TPKS. This study used a quantitative method of explanatory format with a population of planning, control and operational management divisions using total sampling. The results of this study indicate that there is a positive and significant influence between the Terminal Booking System, Yard Operation Plan, Turn Round Time both partially and simultaneously on the operational effectiveness of TPKS. Meanwhile, the most influential factor is the Turn Round Time variable. The conclusion is that there is a positive and significant influence between TBS, YOP, and TRT either partially or simultaneously on the operational effectiveness of TPKS. The researcher's suggestion for PT Pelindo TPKS is to be able to optimize loading and unloading activities and receiving delivery in domestic CY (Container Yard).
Uji Aplikasi Lactobacillus lactis sebagai Paraprobiotik pada Budidaya Udang Vanamei (Litopenaeus vannamei) : Aspek Pertumbuhan Dan Imunitas
Authors: Subagiyo Subagiyo , Margino Sebastian , Triyanto Triyanto , Widada Sugeng
Published: December 2023

Growth is one of the targets of shrimp cultivation. One factor that influences this growth is the level of immunity. Paraprobiotics are probiotics that have been inactivated, making it easier for production, storage and application. In this research, a test was carried out on the application of inactive Lactobacilus lactis to vanamei shrimp via pelleted feed (ad libitum). The experiment was carried out on a laboratory scale. There were 4 treatments, namely a single application of one of the 3 L. lactis isolates (isolate U.181, P.32 dan W-331)and a mixed of 3 L. lactis isolates. The application dose was 108 cells/gram of feed. The experiment was carried out for 35 days. Parameters observed included weight gain and cellular immune system (total number of hemocytes and hemocyte activity).The results of this study indicate that the application of the paraprobiotic L. lactis either alone or in the form of a mixture of the three can improve the growth performance and immunity of vanamei shrimp, namely being able to increase growth between 32-38% higher than the control, as well as increasing the total number of hemocytes and phagocytic activity respectively between 27.4-35.6 % and 29.1-45.9 % higher than the control.  Pertumbuhan merupakan salah satu target budidaya udang. Salah satu factor yang mempengaruhi pertumbuhan adalah tingkat imunitas. Paraprobiotik adalak probiotik yang telah diinaktifkan/dimatikan, sehingga memudahkan untuk produksi, penyimpanan hingga aplikasi. Pada penelitian ini telah dilakukan uji aplikasi Lactobacilus lactis inaktif sebagai paraprobiotik ke udang vanamei melalui pakan pellet (ad libitum). Percobaa dilakukan pada skala laboratorium Ada 4 perlakuan, yaitu aplikasi tunggal salah satu dari 3 isolat L. lactis (isolat U.181, P.32 dan W-331) dan aplikasi campuran 3 isolat L. lactis. Dosis aplikasi yang dipilih adalah 108 sel/gram pakan. Percobaan dilakukan selama 35 hari. Parameter yang diamati meliputi pertambahan berat dan sistem imun seluler (total jumlah hemosit dan aktivitas hemosit). Hasil penelitian aplikasi paraprobiotik L. lactis baik secara tunggal atau dalam bentuk campuran ketiganya dapat meningkatkan performa pertumbuhan dan imunitas udang vanamei. Pada kondisi penelitian ini, apiikasi paraprobiotik mampu meningkatkan pertumbuhan antara 32-38 % lebih tinggi daripada kontrol, serta meningkatkan jumlah total hemosit dan aktivitas fagositosis berturut-turut sebesar antara 27,4-35,6 % dan 29,1-45,9 % lebih tinggi daripada kontrol.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Limbah Masker Medis dan Limbah Serabut Kelapa sebagai Substitusi Pasir dalam Pembuatan Bata Ringan
Authors: Arroikhaanunnisa Dini , Kusumawati Nema Oryza , H Hartono , Fauziyah Shifa
Published: December 2023

Lightweight brick is a type of lightweight brick that is superior to the previous one. The purpose of this study was to analyze variations in the optimal composition of lightweight bricks (CLC) innovation by utilizing medical mask waste and coconut fiber waste as a substitute for sand based on bulk density and water absorption, compressive strength test, and soundproof test. The method used is the experimental method. Test object with variations in composition, namely 0%, 5%, 10% and 15%. Each variation has 3 samples with a total of 12. The values for bulk density and water absorption are in accordance with SNI 8640-2018. The compressive strength test was carried out using a cube specimen with a side of 15 cm aged 14 days. Soundproof test using a sound level meter. The results obtained at 10% variation with a mixture of 10% medical mask waste and 10% coconut fiber waste are the optimal composition in the manufacture of innovative lightweight bricks. The bulk density and water absorption were 0.0741%, the compressive strength test was 11.86 MPa, and the soundproof test was 24.3 dB. This lightweight brick innovation of 10% variation can be an alternative to smart, environmentally friendly and economical building materials.Keywords : Lightweight Brick (CLC), Medical Mask Waste, Coconut Fiber Waste, Content weight and Water absorption, Compressive Strength Test, Soundproofing Test
Identifikasi dan Evaluasi Pengaruh Ventilasi Alami pada Ruang Kelas Terhadap Fenomena Sick Building Syndrome
Authors: Latifah Latifah , Widiastuti Ratih
Published: December 2023

Natural ventilation is closely related to the indoor air quality and will affect the occupant activities. The unhealthy air conditioning will create discomfort for the occupants. One of the phenomena that is caused by indoor air quality is Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). Bad air circulation systems in the classroom can lead to Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) among students. This study was conducted to identify and evaluate the influence of natural ventilation in the classroom on the Sick Building Syndrome phenomenon. The object of the study was classrooms in the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University. Data of temperature, relative humidity, and air velocity were collected to identify the indoor air quality of the classrooms. Based on the analysis, either with closed or open natural ventilation, the indoor air quality inside the classroom still did not meet the requirement of healthy air. Therefore, further actions such as improving the quality of natural ventilation are needed.
Penerapan Building Information Modeling (BIM) dalam Perencanaan Rumah Susun Kementerian Sosial BBRSPDF Kota Surakarta 6 Lantai
Authors: Wibowo Aditya , Asha Safia Nur , Nurdiana Asri , Setiabudi Bambang
Published: December 2023

Construction planning and management is carried out as an attempts to find out various aspects that will be use in facilitating the construction, so it is following the applicable requirements, building functions, and economy. In construction projects, problems are often found at the planning stage or during construction, such as clashes between design elements or between schedules which can cause delays in project construction, large amounts of waste generated after construction, cost overruns during construction, and other problems caused by a lack of accuracy and poor coordination that can disrupt the productivity of construction projects. As technology develops, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is use as a solution to overcome various problems in the construction sector with a system that can collect and manage important data in the construction planning process that is integrated into accurate 3D modeling. In this final project, Building Information Modeling (BIM) will be used to plan the 6-floor Flats of the Ministry of Social Affairs BBRSPDF Surakarta City. Outputs be generated can be in the form of superstructure and substructure plans, namely the design of foundation structures, columns, beams, and plates, 2D Detail Engineering Design (DED), 3D modeling, and construction management plans in the form of Budget Plans, and scheduling.
Cyberspace as a Common Heritage of Mankind: Governing Normative Limitations of the Internet by Virtue of International Law
Authors: Al Asyari Haekal
Published: December 2023

Cyberspace, which consists of a global web of linked networks and computers, transcends the traditional concept of sovereignty, inviting a multi-disciplinary approach and an inklusive policy-making strategy. The international architecture of cyberspace connects with the real world with geographical servers and governments, as well as the material effects of the development of international law. As a result, the nature of cyberspace governance has become international. This article will reflect on the phenomena of common space areas under international law and employ a retrospective and normative approach to analyse the applicability of the common heritage of mankind (CHM) principle to cyberspace. The doctrinal approach taken in this research is within the conceptual framework of de lege ferenda. Cyberspace possesses a similar philosophical foundation to the seabed, Antarctica, and outer space. As a legal consequence, cyberspace must exclusively be used for peaceful purposes, demilitarized, and all activities must be carried out for the benefit of all humankind. Conclusively, as the Internet changes at a revolutionary pace – expanding the size of cyberspace – the law must also respond adequately. This research proposes an answer for such adequacy, fundamentally built on the conceptions and virtue of international law, featuring the CHM principle for cyberspace governance.
Serwisy streamingowe a lokalna branża audiowizualna – mapowanie wpływu Netflixa na polski sektor produkcji
Authors: Szostak Sylwia
Published: December 2023

As a company, Netflix is currently demonstrating an unprecedented impact on audiovisual markets around the world. As a part of the global media dynamic, Poland is susceptible to changes resulting from the streaming platforms’ increasing intrusion into local audiovisual markets. While Anglo-American researchers have analyzed in depth the repercussions of Netflix’s involvement in local markets, in Poland the consequences of this media giant’s activities remain neglected in media studies. This article is an attempt to identify areas where Netflix’s impact on the Polish industry is significant and leads to visible changes in the industry’s existing practices and work system. As such, this article contributes to the emerging body of academic work, namely the platformization of the cultural sector, to which we can certainly assign audiovisual production. Based on in-depth interviews with industry practitioners and an analysis of the content produced for Netflix and its institutional positioning in Poland, the article maps the changes in the Polish audiovisual industry that are occurring here and now.
DecLog: Decentralized Logging in Non-Volatile Memory for Time Series Database Systems
Authors: Zheng Bolong , Gao Yongyong , Wan Jingyi , Yan Lingsen , Hu Long , Liu Bo , Gao Yunjun , Zhou Xiaofang , Jensen Christian S.
Published: December 2023

Growing demands for the efficient processing of extreme-scale time series workloads call for more capable time series database management systems (TSDBMS). Specifically, to maintain consistency and durability of transaction processing, systems employ write-ahead logging (WAL) whereby transactions are committed only after the related log entries are flushed to disk. However, when faced with massive I/O, this becomes a throughput bottleneck. Recent advances in byte-addressable Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) provide opportunities to improve logging performance by persisting logs to NVM instead. Existing studies typically track complex transaction dependencies and use barrier instructions of NVM to ensure log ordering. In contrast, few studies consider the heavy-tailed characteristics of time series workloads, where most transactions are independent of each other. We propose DecLog, a decentralized NVM-based logging system that enables concurrent logging of TSDBMS transactions. Specifically, we propose data-driven log sequence numbering and relaxed ordering strategies to track transaction dependencies and resolve serialization issues. We also propose a parallel logging method to persist logs to NVM after being compressed and aligned. An experimental study on the YCSB-TS benchmark offers insight into the performance properties of DecLog, showing that it improves throughput by up to 4.6× while offering lower recovery time in comparison to the open source TSDBMS Beringei.
VOCALExplore: Pay-as-You-Go Video Data Exploration and Model Building
Authors: Daum Maureen , Zhang Enhao , He Dong , Mussmann Stephen , Haynes Brandon , Krishna Ranjay , Balazinska Magdalena
Published: December 2023

We introduce VOCALExplore, a system designed to support users in building domain-specific models over video datasets. VOCALExplore supports interactive labeling sessions and trains models using user-supplied labels. VOCALExplore maximizes model quality by automatically deciding how to select samples based on observed skew in the collected labels. It also selects the optimal video representations to use when training models by casting feature selection as a rising bandit problem. Finally, VOCALExplore implements optimizations to achieve low latency without sacrificing model performance. We demonstrate that VOCALExplore achieves close to the best possible model quality given candidate acquisition functions and feature extractors, and it does so with low visible latency (~1 second per iteration) and no expensive preprocessing.
Determination of natural and artificial radioactivity levels and radiation hazard indices for soil samples in Kırşehir
Authors: Yamçıçıer Sümeyra , Yaşar Doğan
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study is to create a radiological map of Kırşehir province in Turkey by analyzing the radioactivity levels of soil samples and environmental radiation measurements.226Ra,232Th,40K and137Cs radionuclides were analysed in soil samples collected from 47 locations using gamma spectrometry with an HPGe detector. According to the results obtained, gamma radioactivity concentration ranges and mean values for226Ra,232Th,40K and137Cs were determined as 133 ± 15–1515 ± 128 Bq/kg (599.40 Bq/kg), 0.3 ± 0.09–21.1 ± 1.7 Bq/kg (4.61 Bq/kg), 8.7 ± 0.9–128.5 ± 8.5 Bq/kg (29.66 Bq/kg) and 11.6 ± 8.6–273.8 ± 19.9 Bq/kg (48.80 Bq/kg) respectively. Average radioactivity levels for40K and232Th are above the world average. The mean radium equivalent activity (Raeq), gamma dose rate (D), annual effective dose equivalent (AEDE), external hazard index (Hex), and the excess lifetime cancer risk (ELCR) were calculated as 145.45 Bq/kg, 122.13 nGy/h, 0.15 mSv/h, 0.39 and 0.29 × 10−3respectively.
Application of a New Monitoring Variable: Effects of Power Loss During Squat Training on Strength Gains and Sports Performance
Authors: Zhang Mingyang , Chen Lunxin , Dai Jing , Yang Qun , Huang Zijing , He Jiaxin , Ji Hongshen , Sun Jian , Li Duanying
Published: December 2023

Zhang, M, Chen, L, Dai, J, Yang, Q, Huang, Z, He, J, Ji, H, Sun, J, and Li, D. Application of a new monitoring variable: Effects of power loss during squat training on strength gains and sports performance. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2023—This study aimed to compare the effects of power loss (PL) autoregulated volume (PL10 and PL20) with standardized fixed-load (FL) prescription on strength, sports performance, and lean body mass (LBM). Thirty-five female basketball players from a sports college were randomly assigned to 3 experimental groups (PL10, n = 12; PL20, n = 12; and FL, n = 11, respectively) that performed a resistance training (RT) program with wave-like periodization for 10 weeks using the back squat exercise. Assessments performed before (Pre) and after (Post) intervention included assessed 1 repetition maximum (1RM), body composition, 20-m sprint (T20M), change of direction (COD), and jump performance, including countermovement jump with arm swing, maximum vertical jump, and reactive strength index. Three groups showed significant improvements in strength (effect size [ES]: PL10 = 2.98, PL20 = 3.14, and FL = 1.90; p < 0.001) and jump performance (ES: PL10 = 0.74, PL20 = 1.50, and FL = 0.50; p <0.05–0.001). However, PL10 and PL20 demonstrated different advantages in sports performance compared with FL (group × time interaction, p <0.05). Specifically, PL10 significantly improved COD performance (ES = −0.79 ∼ −0.53, p <0.01), whereas PL20 showed greater improvements in sprint (ES = −0.57, p <0.05) and jump performance (ES = 0.67–1.64, p <0.01–0.001). Moreover, PL10 resulted in similar gains to PL20 and beneficial improvements compared with FL in LBM, despite performing the least repetitions. Overall, the study indicates that power loss–based autoregulation induces greater gains in LBM and sports performance, as well as eliciting a higher efficiency dose response than standardized FL prescriptions, particularly for PL10. Therefore, incorporating PL monitoring in training programs is recommended, and further studies on power-based RT would be worthwhile.
Eating Disorder Symptoms, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms, and Executive Functioning Deficits in Iranian College Students: A Network Analysis
Authors: Sahlan Reza N. , Kinkel-Ram Shruti S. , Uzoegwu Kelechi , Wong Valerie Z. , Smith April
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and executive functioning deficits are prevalent among college and eating disorder (ED) populations. Although a few studies have examined which specific ADHD and executive functioning deficits are most strongly connected to specific ED symptoms, no studies have investigated them all in one study, or in non-Western societies such as Iran. This study used network analysis to identify central and bridge symptoms across ED symptoms, ADHD symptoms, and executive functioning in Iran. Methods: Participants were Iranian college students (n = 1,013; 82.7% women) who completed the Farsi-Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (F-EDE-Q), the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS), and Web-Based Executive Function Questionnaire (Webexec). We computed three networks and identified central and bridge symptoms. Results: For ADHD symptoms, the most central nodes were difficulty with organization and remembering obligations; for executive functioning, problems with attention and concentration were most central. The most central bridge symptoms were desire for weight loss, binge eating, and problems with concentration. Discussion: Desire for weight loss, binge eating, and problems with concentration may explain the association between ED symptoms, ADHD symptoms, and executive functioning. Future research should explore ways to disrupt the relationship between these symptoms in therapeutic settings.
Online Balint Groups in Iran during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Dehkordi Mansoureh Kiani , Shamsi Amirhossein , Shakhi Shahin
Published: December 2023

When Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, most people felt helpless, fearful, and demoralized while health care workers put their own lives at risk to support and heal others. The uncertainties expressed by experts and the ambiguous and protracted nature of the pandemic compounded the sense of frustration caused by the scarcity of protective equipment and effective medications. This combination of factors led to exhaustion, burnout, and moral injury. As a result, mental health practitioners worldwide realized that health care staff needed to stay motivated and resilient. Our contribution in this regard was to start Balint groups throughout Iran, online, for a full year. We learned some lessons worth sharing. Our insights were wrapped around challenges but proved helpful to preserve the integrity of delivering medical services in times of crisis.
Investigation of crystal structural and magnetic properties of titanium doped Pr0.67Ba0.33MnO3 perovskite manganites
Authors:   Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 40450, Selangor, Malaysia, Amaran N. A. , Ibrahim N. ,   Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 40450, Selangor, Malaysia, Mohamed Z. ,   Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 40450, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: December 2023

Pr0.67Ba0.33Mn1-xTixO3 (x = 0 and 0.02) were synthesized using a conventional solid-state synthesis method to investigate the effect of Ti substitution on their magnetic and electrical transport properties. All the samples were structurally evaluated by XRD diffraction Rietveld refinement method which showed an increase in unit cell volume with increasing Ni content, indicating that Ti is partially substituted at Mn. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-tray (EDX) are used to examine the surface morphology and identified elements in the samples' compounds. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) reveals that all the samples exhibit a transmission band in the range of 590 cm-1 - 610 cm-1 . For x = 0, magnetization measurements showed paramagnetic (PM) to ferromagnetic (FM) transition at the transition temperature, TC ∼ 213 K. For Ti-substituted samples, ferromagnetic (FM) to PM transition was reduced with Curie temperature (TC), decreasing from 213 K (x = 0) to 205 K (x = 0.02). On the other hand, the M(H) showed the presence of a linear graph for x = 0 and x = 0.02 which may be related to the presence of paramagnetic at room temperature.
Shift work disorder among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Ablao Jay , Thangam Mathar Mohideen Nagoor , Saif Raghad , Alamri Rawan , Almashhori Wasan , Alshehri Reham , Alemrani Sarah
Published: December 2023

Objective: to assess the prevalence of shift work disorder symptoms among nurses who work multiple shifts for long hours during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: descriptive cross-sectional study was utilized in this study of 120 nurses working in governmental hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The study used structured questionnaires: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, to measure anxiety and depression, Epworth Sleepiness Scale to measure sleepiness and insomnia, and Fatigue Severity Scale to measure fatigue. Results: this study showed high prevalence shift work disorder symptoms such as daytime sleepiness (59.2%), fatigue and anxiety (42.5%) across all departments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, it showed a 30.5% borderline depression. Significant difference between the educational attainment, hours of working and working departments with Anxiety was identified. Significant difference was found between educational attainment and hours of working with depression. Conclusion: the nurses suffered shift work disorder symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributions to practice: shift work alters the nurses’ lifestyle and their health. Little research has conducted on shift work disorder among the nurses on the prevalence and its effects. The results are useful to identify the issues and to overcome the difficulties, which will help to keep the essentials of quality of care.
Enfoques postcoloniales en Relaciones Internacionales: un breve recorrido por sus debates y sus desarrollos teóricos
Authors: GALINDO RODRÍGUEZ Fernando
Published: December 2023

Este trabajo realiza una breve lectura de la disciplina de las RRII en clave postcolonial y tiene como objetivo exponer algunos de los elementos centrales del debate planteado desde estos enfoques críticos, al núcleo de poder occidental euro-norteamericano constitutivo y hegemónico de las Relaciones Internacionales. En ese sentido, discute el carácter estatocéntrico, la genealogía y la intencionalidad de la disciplina, los lugares legítimos de producción de conocimiento, el carácter autorreferencial, así como la división racionalista de lo internacional.Como segundo objetivo, propone y explora una periodización posible de su desarrollo en los estudios internacionales, distinguiendo tres etapas desde su aparición hasta la actualidad. La primera con un enfoque culturalista, la segunda con un enfoque en economía política y globalización, y la tercera con un enfoque geopolítico. Por último, finaliza exponiendo algunas lecturas recientes y resumiendo de manera general las transiciones del debate, evidenciando los alcances y las limitaciones de cada etapa. Enfatiza en la heterogeneidad de corrientes teóricas, metodológicas y políticas que motivan sus avances y que seguramente seguirán impulsando nuevos desarrollos teóricos y enfoques críticos no-occidentales y/o contra-hegemónicos en este campo de estudio.
La invisibilización de la Revolución de Haití y sus posibles resistencias decoloniales desde la negritud
Authors: DÍAZ ESPINOZA Raúl Esteban
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo pretende analizar el silenciamiento de la Revolución de Haití por parte de las narrativas eurocéntricas y occidentales de la historia universal. En este sentido, es de vital importancia señalar que esta invisibilización es producto de una inferiorización epistémica y racial por parte del locus de enunciación eurocentrista, el cual ha tenido el privilegio de categorizar los acontecimientos históricos según su cercanía con el modelo presupuesto ideal de humanidad occidental.
Por otro lado, se expone el concepto de negritud de Aimé Césaire y Franz Fanon, dos intelectuales que constituyen el pensamiento anticolonial de mediados del siglo XX. A partir de esta visión, se plantea que la negritud, como categoría política y epistémica, permite el germen discursivo y práctico para las resistencias decoloniales en el Caribe, emergiendo el robo de la palabra y la construcción de su propio derecho a la enunciación. Desde esta óptica, se indaga en los dispositivos de poder que actúan en la geopolítica del conocimiento en torno a la Revolución de Haití, pero proponiendo finalmente una inversión de ésta desde el hecho político de la heterodefinicion.
¿Hacia un nuevo paradigma integracionista en el MERCOSUR? Contextos y desafíos de la encrucijada actual
Authors: CAETANO Gerardo
Published: December 2023

El cambio de paradigmas en los procesos de integración regional hace tiempo que viene consolidándose en distintas partes del mundo. En América Latina, una multiplicidad de procesos integracionistas, aunque desde distintos formatos y objetivos, parece dar cuenta de ese cambio. En ese contexto y como un ejemplo singular, el MERCOSUR ha sido el bloque que ha apostado de manera más persistente al objetivo –más en la teoría y en el discurso- de construir una unión aduanera, tanto en lo que tiene que ver con la idea de un espacio de “desarrollo compartido” como en la negociación comercial conjunta. Sin embargo, en los hechos, el MERCOSUR no ha podido avanzar en términos efectivos más allá de una unión aduanera muy defectuosa, situación que en los últimos años se ha profundizado. El trabajo propuesto apunta a examinar la encrucijada actual del MERCOSUR en términos de cambio de paradigma integracionista, con la adopción de perfiles nuevos vinculados con la flexibilización comercial y las llamadas “múltiples membresías”. Esta hipótesis buscará contrastarse con las evidencias que surgen de un cambio gradual de políticas y estrategias en los países socios del Mercosur, con un protagonismo decisivo de Brasil.
Capitalismo, crisis y naturaleza. Un análisis del acaparamiento de tierras dentro y desde el Sur Global
Authors: MORA Sol Yamila
Published: December 2023

El acaparamiento de tierras (land grabbing) refiere al proceso de adquisiciones a gran escala de tierras agrícolas en otros estados, desatado en el contexto de la convergencia de crisis internacionales —alimentaria, energética, financiera y climática— de 2008. Este artículo analiza las razones que convirtieron al acaparamiento de tierras en un fenómeno global, irreductible a la lógica Norte-Sur. Adicionalmente, indaga sus implicaciones sobre la posición internacional y definición del Sur Global. En base al marxismo ecológico, se argumenta que el acaparamiento de tierras se enraíza en la dinámica capitalista que convierte a la tierra en esencial para la acumulación. La causa de ello es que representa una respuesta a la redefinición del poder global, con nuevos actores compitiendo por el acceso a bienes naturales escasos en un contexto de crisis múltiples. Al mismo tiempo, la participación de grandes poderes del Sur en este proceso contribuye a reproducir dentro del Sur Global patrones de explotación y despojo de la naturaleza similares a las del Norte. Para ello se estudia el proyecto de China en Xai-Xai, Mozambique.
El fin de la naturaleza barata: o cómo aprendí a dejar de preocuparme por “el” medioambiente y amar la crisis del capitalismo
Authors: MOORE Jason W.
Published: December 2023

¿Afronta actualmente el capitalismo el “fin de la naturaleza barata”? Si así es, ¿qué podría significar esto y cuáles con las implicaciones para el futuro? Estamos, de hecho, siendo testigos del fin de la naturaleza barata en un sentido específico histórico. En vez de contemplar el fin de la naturaleza barata como la reafirmación de “límites de crecimiento” externos, sostengo que, a día de hoy, el capitalismo ha agotado la relación histórica que la produce. El fin de la naturaleza barata se comprende mejor como el agotamiento de las relaciones de valor que han restaurado periódicamente los “Four Cheaps”: trabajo, alimentos, energía y materias primas. Fundamentalmente, estas relaciones de valor son coproducidas por, y a través de, humanos con el resto de la naturaleza. La cuestión decisiva, por lo tanto, enciende las relaciones que envuelven y despliegan las sucesivas configuraciones de la naturaleza humana y extra-humana, simbólicamente capacitadas y materialmente realizadas, a través de la larga duración del sistema-mundo moderno. Significativamente, la apropiación de trabajo no remunerado —incluyendo los “regalos gratuitos” de la naturaleza— y la explotación del trabajo asalariado, forman una unidad dialéctica. Los límites del crecimiento enfrentados actualmente por el capital son suficientemente reales, y son “límites” coproducidos a través del capitalismo como ecología-mundo, uniendo la acumulación de capital, la búsqueda de poder y la coproducción de naturaleza como un todo orgánico. El límite de la ecología-mundo del capital es el capital en sí mismo.
A Control System Using Speech Recognition AMR in Robotic System
Authors: Bakri Adil , Guerzou Mokthar , Krobba Ahmed
Published: December 2023

Voice command is currently a vital task for developing smart assistive devices, especially since the frequency of accidents continues to climb, posing a huge shift in handicapped people’s lifestyles which makes producing a material to support them in their daily lives a significant challenge. One of the proposed options is to add an embedded system with a machine learning algorithm represented by voice recognition to assist handicapped people. In this paper, we have implemented a voice command control system in Arabic through an AMR Voice application in Smartphone with a microcontroller demonstrates a sophisticated integration of hardware and software technologies. The utilization of Bluetooth technology which acts as a communication channel with the LED light circuit , which will then be connected to the Arduino to create a system based on voice commands.
Examining the Relationship Between Cognitive Flexibility and Effective Problem Solving Skills in School Principals: A Canonical Correlation Analysis
Authors: ÇETİN İlknur , PADIR Mehmet Ali , ÇOĞALTAY Nazim
Published: December 2023

Current study aims to explore the relationship among cognitive flexibility variables (alternative and control) and effective problem solving variables (impulsive, reflective, avoidant, monitoring, problem solving confidence, and planfulness) in school principals’ sample. The population of the research consists of 564 school administrators working in public schools in Siirt, Turkey, in the 2020-2021 academic year. Research data were collected from 50 female and 261 male administrators who volunteered to participate in the research among school administrators. "Cognitive Flexibility Inventory" and "Problem Solving Inventory" were used as data collection tools in the study. Two independent t-tests were conducted to examine gender differences in participants' both cognitive flexibility and overall problem-solving scores. According to the research findings, it was determined that school administrators' cognitive flexibility levels and problem solving skills did not differ significantly according to gender. The canonical correlation analyze was utilized to test interrelationship between two set of variables. The canonical correlation analyze revealed two significant canonical functions. The findings of first canonical function indicated that, when both alternative and control sub-dimension of cognitive flexibility and total cognitive flexibility scores increase impulsive and avoidant scores decrease, while reflective, monitoring, problem solving confidence, and planfulness sub-dimensions of effective problem solving and total problem solving scores increase. The results also showed that there was a high and a positive correlation between overall cognitive flexibility level of school administrations and their effective problem solving skills. The findings of second canonical function also indicated that when alternative scores increase and control scores decrease, reflecting, monitoring, and impulsive problem solving scores decrease. Overall, the results suggest that the cognitive flexibility and effective problem solving nicely complement each other. In these respect, in order to be equipped to effectively solve problems, school principals need to be also equipped with cognitive flexibility skills.
Emergency units and COVID-19: Burnout, and empathy reported by nursing professionals and perceived by patients
Authors: Viana Daiane Silva Lopes , Kawagoe Julia Yaeko
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate Burnout Syndrome and empathy self-reported by the nursing staff and empathy perceived by the patient. Method: Cross-sectional study in a public emergency unit in São Paulo (from October/2020 to March/2021). The nursing staff answered the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Consultation and Relational Empathy Measure-Nurses (Brazilian version), whereas adult patients answered the Consultation and Relational Empathy Measure (Brazilian version). Descriptive and inferential analysis, with a 5% significance level. Results: A total of 92 professionals and 271 patients participated. Most professionals reported impact of COVID-19 (80; 86.96%) and, among them, increased Burnout Syndrome (93; 75%), but with low emotional exhaustion (71; 74%), low depersonalization (59; 78%) and high level of professional accomplishment (72; 83%). Most reported impact and increased empathy, and the results reported by professionals and patients (mean and standard deviation) were: 39.89 (6.44) and 38.25 (9.45), respectively. Conclusion: The professionals reported a low level of Burnout Syndrome and a high level of empathy in pandemic.
Pronto-Socorro e COVID-19: Burnout e empatia reportada pelos profissionais de enfermagem e percebida pelos pacientes
Authors: Viana Daiane Silva Lopes , Kawagoe Julia Yaeko
Published: December 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar Síndrome de Burnout e empatia autorreferida pela equipe de enfermagem e empatia percebida pelo paciente. Método: Estudo transversal em Pronto-Socorro público de São Paulo (de outubro/2020 a março/2021). A equipe de enfermagem respondeu o Maslach Burnout Inventory e o Consultation and Relational Empathy Measure-Nurses (versão brasileira), e os pacientes adultos, o Consultation and Relational Empathy Measure (versão brasileira). Análise descritiva e inferencial, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Participaram 92 profissionais e 271 pacientes. A maioria dos profissionais relatou impacto da COVID-19 (80; 86,96%) e, entre eles, aumento da Síndrome de Burnout (93; 75%), porém com baixa exaustão emocional (71; 74%), baixa despersonalização (59; 78%) e alto nível de realização profissional (72; 83%). A maioria relatou impacto e aumento da empatia, cujos resultados reportados pelos profissionais e pacientes (média e desvio-padrão) foram: 39,89 (6,44) e 38,25 (9,45), respectivamente. Conclusão: Os profissionais reportaram baixo nível da Síndrome de Burnout e alto nível de empatia na pandemia.
Tradução, adaptação transcultural e estudo de validação do “Play Nicely Program: The Healthy Discipline Handbook”
Authors: Begui Janaina Recanello , Scholer Seth , Polita Naiara Barros , Baggio Maria Aparecida , Merino Maria de Fátima Garcia Lopes , Zani Adriana Valongo , Pimenta Rosângela Aparecida
Published: December 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: desenvolver o processo de tradução, adaptação transcultural e validação do “Play Nicely Program: The Healthy Discipline Handbook” para uso no Brasil. Métodos: estudo metodológico, seguindo as etapas de tradução, retrotradução, avaliação do comitê de juízes e pré-teste. Foi calculado o Índice de Validade de Conteúdo (IVC) tanto para a população de juízes quanto para a população do pré-teste. População do estudo: quatro tradutores, sete juízes especialistas na área de saúde da criança e trinta participantes no pré-teste com pais, professores e profissionais da saúde. Resultados: na análise dos especialistas (98,4%), obteve-se valor de 100% de avaliações adequadas e, na análise da população-alvo (89,5%), totalizaram-se 100% de avaliações adequadas. Em ambas análises, foram realizadas adaptações sugeridas. Conclusão: a adaptação transcultural e a validação de conteúdo para o português do Brasil do “Play Nicely Program: The Healthy Discipline Handbook” foram consideradas adequadas para a aplicação na população-alvo.
The Medical Healing of Souls: a strategy for welcoming post-pandemic mental health
Authors: Medeiros Angelica Yolanda Bueno Bejarano Vale de , Pereira Eliane Ramos , Silva Rose Mary Costa Rosa Andrade
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: to reflect on the applicability of the Medical Healing of Souls (MHS) by health professionals as a welcoming strategy in post-pandemic mental health. Methods: a theoretical and reflective study, based on Viktor Frankl’s philosophy, based on the book “The Doctor and the Soul, From Psychotherapy to Logotherapy” and scientific literature. Results: the study was structured in two discursive approaches: MHS in the field of health; The applicability of MHS in post-pandemic mental health care. Final considerations: MHS can be used in mental health care, in health emergencies, promoting a more humane performance of health professionals, facilitating the integration of inevitable suffering into a meaningful life.
A Cura Médica de Almas: uma estratégia de acolhimento em saúde mental pós-pandemia
Authors: Medeiros Angelica Yolanda Bueno Bejarano Vale de , Pereira Eliane Ramos , Silva Rose Mary Costa Rosa Andrade
Published: December 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: refletir sobre a aplicabilidade da Cura Médica de Almas (CMA) por profissionais de saúde como estratégia de acolhimento em saúde mental pós-pandemia. Métodos: estudo teórico e reflexivo, fundamentado na filosofia de Viktor Frankl, baseado no livro “The Doctor and the Soul, From Psychotherapy to Logotherapy” e literatura científica. Resultados: o estudo foi estruturado em dois enfoques discursivos: A CMA no campo da saúde; A aplicabilidade da CMA no acolhimento em saúde mental pós-pandemia. Considerações finais: a CMA pode ser usada na atenção em saúde mental, em emergências sanitárias, promovendo uma atuação do profissional de saúde mais humanizada, facilitando a integração do sofrimento inevitável em uma vida com sentido.
Representação social de jovens da educação superior sobre infecções sexualmente transmissíveis
Authors: Spindola Thelma , Melo Laércio Deleon de , Brandão Juliana de Lima , Oliveira Denize Cristina de , Marques Sérgio Corrêa , Arreguy-Sena Cristina , Pinto Paulo Ferreira
Published: December 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar as representações sociais sobre as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis elaboradas por jovens universitários. Métodos: estudo descritivo, qualitativo, à luz da abordagem estrutural da Teoria das Representações Sociais, realizado com 160 jovens universitários, no segundo semestre de 2019, na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Os dados foram coletados por questionário de caracterização sociodemográfica, conhecimentos e práticas de prevenção das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, analisados pela estatística descritiva e por formulário de evocações livres com o termo indutor DST, analisadas pela análise prototípica e de similitude. Resultados: o possível núcleo central da representação é composto pelos léxicos aids, doença e HIV; o sistema periférico, por sífilis, sexo, camisinha, gonorreia, prevenção, infecção, descuido, HPV, herpes, desconhecimento, tratamento, medo, sexo-sem-proteção e perigo. Considerações finais: o pensamento social sobre as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis caracteriza-se pelo seu reconhecimento como doenças que requerem medidas de prevenção de barreira, e associam-se a práticas sexuais inseguras que despertam medo.
“Fala-M@no-COVID-19”: technological development of a health navigation program for men during the pandemic
Authors: Santos Franciele Silva dos , Braga Lorena de Cerqueira Andrade , Santos Ramon Vinicius Peixoto da Silva , Santana Mary Karolyna Tavares Santos de , Pereira Gildasio Souza , Muniz Vinícius de Olivera , Almeida Éric Santos , Sousa Anderson Reis de
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: to develop a care-educational technology similar to a health navigation program for men during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: a methodological and qualitative study of a care-educational technology of health navigation program, structured by Program Development Cycle, with 16 patient navigators and 10 professional navigators. It used reflective thematic content analysis and an adaptation model for data processing. Results: the “Fala-M@ano-COVID-19”; navigation program was developed by: I) Observation of reality, problem mapping, needs assessment: content selection, creation of domains and questions; II) Theoretical-conceptual and methodological definition, creation of product under the elaboration of care plans, based on theory, process and taxonomies by a flowchart of operationalization of actions; and III) Self-assessment: qualitative research with professional navigators. Final considerations: the technology developed, with theoretical and methodological support, allowed to derive a viable navigation program compatible with reality based on the audience’s needs.
30-Year High Cardiovascular Risk Incidence and its Determinants: CUME Study
Authors: Passinho Renata Soares , Bressan Josefina , Hermsdorff Helen Hermana Miranda , Oliveira Fernando Luiz Pereira de , Pimenta Adriano Marçal
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: Estimate the incidence of the 30-year high cardiovascular risk and its determinants among graduates of federal universities in Minas Gerais. Methods: This is a prospective cohort of 2,854 adults aged 20 to 59. The incidence of the outcome was calculated using the Framingham equation and its determinants were determined through multivariate Cox regression. Results: After an average of 2.62 years, the incidence of high cardiovascular risk was 8.09 and 20.1 cases per 1,000 person-years, for females and males respectively. Being male (HR: 2.34; 95% CI: 1.58 - 3.46), employment (HR: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.13 - 3.99), high consumption of processed foods (HR: 2.44; 95% CI: 1.21 - 4.90), and being physically active (HR: 0.63; 95% CI: 0.41 - 0.98) were associated with high cardiovascular risk. Conclusions: Among highly educated adults, being male, employment, and high consumption of processed foods are predictors of high cardiovascular risk, while being physically active acts as a protective factor.