bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Post-humanism: Academic Theory, Social Utopia or the New Ideology of Political Dominance? (Part II)
Authors: Medushevskiy Andrei
Published: November 2024

The Post-humanist rethinking of the current social condition put under question many important paradigms of science and technologies. New social reality is determined by progressive dissolution of the itinerary line between human being and machine. That involves three principal areas of human transformation: technological (transplantation of technical devices into human body); biological (the use of bio-technologies of genome editing, and human cloning for the development of neo-eugenic program), and ethical one (the empathic characteristics of super-human beings or bio-robots under creation). This area of investigations includes the rethinking of basic postulates of classic humanist philosophy regarding the role of human intellect, race and gender, life and death, immortality, power and violence, and creation of a new super-human being as a result of the current bio-technological transmutation. The special part of this debate is the role of artificial intellect and its controversial impact in transformation of the human condition itself. By doing this critical work, different post-humanist, or trans-humanist theorists argues the impact of cognitive sciences, neurosciences, bioethics, cybernetic, artificial intellect, new legal regulations and respective technologies in construction of a new man, family, property, society, and political order, presumably more fair, inclusive, and prosperous. The author put this complex of theories under critical analysis showing the changing place of such components as science, technology, ideology, and political implications of post-humanist movement and programmatic regarding its impact in the formation of principally new concept of social hierarchy, power and dominance, perhaps, potentially even more authoritarian than ever before. He separates populist and scientific implications of post-humanism describing it as a mental diagnosis of our epoch. Among his important conclusions is the proposal of rationalized humanism notion as theoretical alternative to post-humanism definition.
Scientific metaphor «Human potential»: Analitical Capabilities of the Civilizational Approach
Authors: Zarubina Natalya
Published: November 2024

The article examines the concept of “human potential”, which has recently become widespread in the social sciences. It is shown that considering it as a multi-valued scientific metaphor opens up the prospect of research into the role and place of man in modern processes of economic and social development, in the sphere of labor and social creativity, and innovative activity. The difference from the already well-known concept of “human capital” consists not only in taking into account the personal qualities of the individual, but in new angles of research into the institutional and cultural conditions for the acquisition and accumulation of various resources, as well as the possibilities for their implementation in professional and labor, creative, social, cultural and other contexts. The metaphor “human potential” allows us to take into account and explore the connection between the past, present and future in its accumulation and implementation, as well as the connection between the individual and the collective, personal and institutional in the process of acquisition, accumulation and implementation. The modern civilizational analytical perspective, as interpreted by S. Eisenstadt, is considered as a fruitful methodological approach that allows one to study the activity of social agents in specific cultural and institutional conditions and taking into account historical contingency, i.e. explore the specifics of the human potential of specific social communities at a specific point in time. A civilizational analysis of human potential makes it possible to reveal the features of its historical formation and implementation, the nature of its diversity, dynamics in conditions of social transformation, the significance of dissent and protest movements in the emergence of new forms of human potential. The idea of “multiple modernities” substantiates the uniqueness of the paths to the formation of modern human potential of societies belonging to different civilizations. The civilizational approach also makes it possible to explain the diversity of responses of different societies to the challenges of digitalization for their human potential. The conclusion is drawn about the fruitfulness of civilizational analysis in studying the possibilities of forming and realizing the human potential of Russian society in the context of modern geopolitical challenges.
Chinese Model of Developmental State: A Literature Review
Authors: Kruglova Maria
Published: November 2024

The paper discusses the Chinese model of developmental state. The concept of the developmental state was a convenient theoretical framework for explaining the economic success of East Asian countries. it was considered that competent government intervention in the economy allowed Japan and South Korea to perform their “economic miracle”. China’s rapid economic growth began later, but this concept also began to be used to explain its achievements. However, there is still no consensus on the Chinese model in academic and political discourse. Western researchers believe that the Chinese model is generally indistinguishable from the Korean or Japanese model, and some differences from the average model are present in the development policies of each of these countries. Given the specifics of historical development, it is obvious that China differs significantly from other classic examples of East Asian developmental states. It has been suggested that China has gone beyond the concept of the developmental state and entered the “post-development” or “neo-development stage”. Chinese scholars, emphasizing that the main economic results in the PRC were achieved by local governments, not the central government, in turn insist on the “specialness” and complete dissimilarity of Chinese reforms to the policies of their neighbors. In the works of Chinese authors, the concepts of “local development government” and “development localism” are encountered. However, even the Chinese scientific community doesn’t show consensus on the distinctive features of the Chinese model. Doubts are often expressed about the explanatory power of the entire concept not only in relation to China, but also to other countries.
«Robots’ Invasion»: New Attack of Luddism or Real Challenge?
Authors: Yanovskiy Konstantin , Zhavoronkov Sergei
Published: November 2024

The new wave of robotization and the mass adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could bring enormous benefits, including a wider choice of jobs. Modern economic growth began with scientific and technological breakthroughs, accompanied by the rapid creation of more and more new goods, services, and, accordingly, new industries. A new round of scientific and technological progress in this sense can bring more benefits than all previous ones combined. This path will be feasible only if proper guarantees of liberties, freedom, and private property safeguards are restored in Western countries on the full scale. Threats to personal rights and freedoms, jobs, and the very existence of civil society with the broader AI commissioning are undeniable, but they are weakly related to technology. They directly come from the people's desire to escape responsibility, to rely on the "welfare state" instead of their own efforts. Grave threats come indirectly from replacing universal morality with artificial prostheses like Political Correctness, from the ideas and practices of an omnipotent "caring" Government.
Improving the Quality of Traditional Market Services Based on the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) in the Case of Rau Market, Serang City
Authors: Akhmad Tubagus Ridwan , . Harianto , Safari Arief
Published: November 2024

Traditional markets have a strategic function as a driver of the local economy that can increase employment opportunities and local revenue (PAD). The low quality of service and competitiveness of traditional markets are the main problems that hinder their function and role. The purpose of this study is to determine the priority scale for improving the service quality attributes of traditional markets by referring to the Indonesian National Standard (SNI). This study took Rau Market in Serang City as a case. Research respondents were taken randomly from the population of traders in the market and were also strengthened by interviews with buyers and market managers. Data from interviews with trader and buyer respondents were analyzed using the Importance Performance Matrix (IPM) method. The results of this study indicate that there are nine service quality attributes that are considered very important by customers but their performance levels are considered still unsatisfactory, namely market cleanliness, waste collection, public facility conditions, market drainage, waste and garbage management, the ability of officers to supervise the conformity of goods prices with the facilities provided, the ability of officers to supervise the quality of goods, the ability of officers to give strict sanctions to violators of the rules, the ability of officers to supervise the price of goods. The results of the study can be a reference for the Regional Government in allocating budgets for traditional markets by prioritizing aspects of market management and maintenance.

Keywords: Importance Performance Matrix, customer satisfaction, service quality
Mandatory Mediation Under Indonesia Legal System
Authors: Gayo Sabela
Published: November 2024

Mediation is a form of dispute resolution outside of court. Mediation is regulated in Law No. 30 of 1999 concerning arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. However, this law does not specifically regulate mediation, and PERMA Number 1 of 2016 concerning Supreme Court mediation procedures again regulates mediation. PERMA does not exist in the hierarchy of laws and regulations and PERMA seems to fill a legal gap in the product of the law plus the warrant of the National Police Chief number 6 of 2019 concerning the handling of criminal acts based on the principle of Restorative Justice and the regulation of the Attorney General of the Republic of Indonesia (Perja) number 15 of 2020 concerning the handling of criminal acts based on the principle of Restorative Justice. Therefore, this paper questions whether mandatory mediation can be implemented in Indonesia through the application of laws or legal regulations. The research method in this study is normative law, using primary legal sources of Legal Regulation Theory and legal ideals of Gustav Radbruch. The results show that there is an urgent need to introduce mediation laws in Indonesia. The reason is, firstly, that the practice of mediation is very developed and is applied not only to civil cases, but also to some criminal cases and cases of human rights violations. Second, PERMA only applies within the Supreme Court. Third, the mediator and the mediation work to be carried out require guidelines in their behavior.

Keywords: Mediation Obligations, Law Reform, Dispute Resolution
Functional Outcome by Evaluation of DASH Score Post K-wire Removal on Upper Extremity:
A Descriptive Study
Authors: Budi Santoso Agung Riyanto , Christian Junus Huwae Thomas Erwin , Saputro Teddy Arga
Published: November 2024

Introduction: K-wire is a very simple and economical implant but an indispensable one for any orthopaedic surgery. Complications associated with the K-wiring procedure vary from minor to life-threatening.
Methods: Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score (DASH) calculations have been carried out on patients who underwent ORIF or Closed reduction K-Wire insertion surgery on the upper extremity at Dr. Saiful Anwar Malang General Hospital in 2022-2024.
Results: In the DASH score post removal of K-wire on the upper extremity in 22 patients, it was found that 14 patients had a minimal disability, 7 had moderate ability, and 1 patient had severe disability. The patients who have minimal disability, on average, undergo K-wire removal surgery in around 4-8 weeks.
Discussion: Complications associated with the K-wiring procedure vary from minor to life-threatening. Previous studies described fatal complications following the distant migration of a K-wire to vital structures. A previous study showed that open reduction and internal fixation with a Volar locking plate provided statistically lower DASH scores of patients, reduced incidence of total postoperative complications, and specifically lowered the rate of superficial infection when compared over a 1-year follow-up to percutaneous K-wire fixation.
Conclusion: Complications are part of operative procedures, and it is important to determine what causes them to take preventative measures.

Keywords: bone wires, DASH score, patient outcome assessment, upper extremity
Development of Stem-Loaded Teaching Modules with PBL Learning Model to Improve Critical Thinking Skills of Elementary School Students
Authors: Istiana Devi , . Fakhruddin , . Harianingsih
Published: November 2024

Critical thinking skills are the ability to solve problems by connecting knowledge in the student's cognitive system, so that they can find and choose solutions that are in accordance with the problems they face. This study aims to develop a stem-loaded teaching module with a PBL learning model to improve students' critical thinking skills.
This research adapts the ADDIE development model which is an instructional development process with 5 stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation.
The results of this study include: 1) Teaching module with stem content with PBL learning model; 2) The teaching module is very valid with an overall average value of the media validation test of 0.95 and the teaching module developed is very practical quality with an overall average value of the media practicality test of 95.5%; 3) The classical completeness value of the potential effect test obtained high effectiveness results with a percentage of 87%; 4) The module is declared effective with the difference between pretest and posttest scores, as well as the results of the n-gain test with an average of 0.48.
The conclusion of this study is that teaching modules with stem content with PBL learning models are effectively used to improve the critical thinking skills of elementary school students. Suggestions from the author for the use of teaching modules in learning that will be implemented should be designed very carefully and pay attention to learning needs, the environment, facilities and infrastructure, and pay attention to the times so that the media developed can be implemented in learning properly, effectively, and efficiently. Learning about photosynthesis should often be trained in order to foster students' skills in understanding the basic concepts of IPAS so that students can think critically and simply in the environment around them. The conclusion of this study is that the teaching module containing STEM with the PBL learning model is effective for improving the critical thinking skills of elementary school students.

Keywords: teaching modules, stem, PBL and critical thinking skills
Association between Demographic Profile with Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Children Affected by Flash Floods and Landslides in Nagari Tanjung Sani, Tanjung Raya District, Agam Regency
Authors: Irvan Arifi , Nurdin Asrawati , . Mayetti
Published: November 2024

The disaster that occurred in July 2023 in Nagari Tanjung Sani, Tanjung Raya District, Agam Regency caused significant damage and potential short and long-term psychological impacts for children, who are vulnerable to trauma.
This study aims to determine the association between demographic profile with behavioral and emotional problems in children affected by flash floods and landslides in Nagari Tanjung Sani. The study used a cross sectional design with a total sampling method from children after flash floods and landslides in nagari tanjung sani, totaling 58 children. Tracked mental emotional disorders in children and adolescents aged 4-18 years using the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire.
Respondents participated are consisted of 30 females (52%) and 28 boys (48%), with most of the respondent was 39 childrens being school-aged (<11 years old). Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) results showed 2 (3%) respondents experienced issues in the emotional component with majority respondent showed normal levels in the mental difficulties component. There was no association between demographic profile of the children with the SDQ strength and difficulties scores.
This study highlights the importance of early detection and intervention to support children's mental health after disasters. More attention is needed from medical personnel and the community to address mental-emotional problems arising from disaster trauma, to prevent long-term impacts on the social and academic development of these children.

Keywords: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, Demographic Profile, Disaster, Emotional problem.
Politics of Economic Rents and Petroleum Resources Taxation in Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Chol Jacob Dut
Published: November 2024

This paper argues the politics of economic rents and petroleum resources taxation in oil and gas industry. It does this through the understanding concept of economic rent, royalties, corporation tax, resource rent tax and brown tax. It surveys the comparative merits and demerits of royalties, corporation tax, resource rent tax and brown tax. The paper discusses the concept of tax structure and proposes that it should be progressive and fair to both government and investors. The principles of a good tax structure should include simplicity, convenience, ability to pay, economical, equity and certainty. While the characteristics of a good tax structure should include proportionality, it should ensure fairness and acceptability by both the government and the citizens together with foreign investors. This way, it enhances the longevity of that particular tax system and rewards will be very high. Although taxation is mandatory to all income earners and profits gainers, there are key economic considerations in designing a tax structure for new petroleum producing countries. The paper argues these economic considerations to include ownership of petroleum resources, good investments laws, strong, accountable and transparent economic institutions, good fiscal and monetary policies, land ownership, strong private banking industry, market driven insurance policies, market for consumption of petroleum products, dynamic and friendly technology, strong regulatory environment and affordable trained workforce.
As the taxation is implemented, the concept of source and residence taxation become very handy and the paper argues that source of the income and residence of the investor should be taken into the consideration from the onset of the designing of tax system and particularly in oil and gas industry. While the source of income may be in the country and residence outside the country, the tax system should carefully consider this so that the investor and the tax agency (the government) consent and each party plays it role conveniently. Although advantages and disadvantages of source tax and residence tax stand, the main rules in determining sources of investment income remains of source rules. The paper notes interest-based politics has let to unsuccessful implementation of tax system in oil and gas industry. While the paper reviews copies of empirical literature, it uses comparative method and process-tracing in understanding politics of economic rents and petroleum resources taxation in oil and gas industry. It concludes that incremental sliding scale taxation is appropriate in oil and gas industry and politics of greed affects the tax regime implementation in petroleum industry.

Keywords: politics, economic, rents, petroleum, resource, taxation, structure, oil, gas, industry
MICROCOMPOUNDING OF SMALL SAMPLES OF NATURAL RUBBER
Authors: Devney Eric , Polyak Peter , Kaszas Gabor , Amstutz Nikita , Puskas Judit E. , Cornish Katrina , Molnar Kristof
Published: November 2024

We describe a microcompounding method that can be used to characterize and compare cured small natural rubber samples. First, commercial Hevea and dried guayule (Parthenium argentatum) latex samples were microcompounded to validate the method. Latex was then extracted from the ground branches of six greenhouse shrubs of different ages and genotypes of wild type and transgenic guayule and coagulated into rubber samples. Size exclusion chromatography showed that the samples had different molecular weights and oligomer content. Little variation in physical properties was found between rubber extracted from shrubs of different age within a genotype, but a larger variation among genotypes was found. The new method allows testing of cured rubber samples from experimental variants and early screening out of genotypes to assess the impact of variations in cultivation practices or lab-scale processing conditions on rubber quality.
Implementation of Student’s Discipline Character and the Role of Educators at SDN 241 Palembang
Authors: Novrianti Fenni , Widayatsih Tri , Mahasir Mahasir
Published: November 2024

Implementing discipline character among students and the role of educators in elementary schools are crucial aspects in shaping a well-rounded individual. This study investigates the strategies used to instill discipline in students and the involvement of educators in this process at. The study employs a qualitative approach, utilizing interviews, observations, and documentation analysis to gather data. Results indicate that a combination of consistent routines, clear rules, and positive reinforcement effectively promotes student discipline. Educators play a significant role, not only as enforcers of laws but also as role models and mentors, guiding students toward self-discipline. The findings suggest that an integrated approach involving the school community and parents enhances the effectiveness of discipline character building. This study contributes to the understanding of character education in elementary schools and offers practical recommendations for educators and policymakers to foster a disciplined and conducive learning environment.
An Approach to Synergise the Management of Lean, Green, Quality and Waste for Achieving ZED Emphasising SDG12
Authors: Dasgupta Raktim , Ghosh Sadhan Kumar , Mukhopadhyay Arup Ranjan
Published: November 2024

The advent of the Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) concept has thrown a significant challenge in integrating quality management, lean philosophy, waste management, and green management within industrial operations. Achieving quality outcomes requires fulfilling both external and internal
customer expectations through effective requirement analysis and meeting specific quality dimensions. At the same time, organizations must minimize resource usage— such as time, energy, manpower, and materials— while maintaining product quality. This is a core principle of lean
management, which aims to improve margins and ensure organizational growth and survival. Simultaneously, environmental sustainability must be prioritized by minimizing air, water, and soil pollution, in line with green management principles. This study employs the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy
Process (FAHP) to prioritize key parameters for assessing ZED performance across three industrial sectors in India. Additionally, it proposes practical methods for improving vital components using Six Sigma metrics to enhance operational excellence and sustainability. The novelty of this research
lies in the integration of a ZED Maturity Model with the Business Excellence Model, along with the analysis of vital components through Six Sigma metrics to develop a comprehensive framework for improving operational performance and sustainability. This paper provides a theoretical framework
and actionable strategies for researchers and practitioners to effectively integrate ZED principles, fostering sustainability and operational performance in manufacturing industries while supporting Sustainable Development Goal 12.
Anaerobic Digestion of Lime Waste in Batch Assay Digestion for Potential Biogas Recovery
Authors: Olukaani David O. , Ghosh Sadhan K. , Ogundare Oluwatosin J.
Published: November 2024

The term" lime" includes a wide variety of materials produced by calcining or burning limestone or dolostone. Lime and products containing lime have been widely employed in landfill covers (caps), wastes, and liners. The accumulation of lime wastes, an environmental hazard on dumpsites,
causes economic and environmental problems. Nonetheless, there is a potential to recover biogas from lime wastes due to their high concentration in soluble sugars. The liming of waste is supposed to stop biodegradation and reduce the impacts of landfilling activity. D-Limonene, a chemical
compound present in lime peels, is, however, known to negatively affect the anaerobic digestion and conversion of lime waste to biogas. This study is aimed at reducing the effect of DLimonene on biogas production from lime wastes. The study assessed the impact of lime waste pre-treatment and
co-digestion with poultry litter on improving biogas recovery. This study further describes the adoption of a biodigestion system for the degradation of organic matter and biogas production. In co-digestion, an equal mass of lime waste was mixed with that of poultry litter. The pre-treatment
of lime waste was done using a solid-liquid extraction process to filter out essential oil, containing D-Limonene, from lime wastes. Different samples from untreated, pre-treated, and mixed wastes were digested in laboratory under mesophilic conditions. The results indicate that the pre-treatment
process alone increased biogas yield by about 40% while the co-digestion of untreated lime waste with poultry litter did not affect improving biogas yield. The use of these pre-treated samples in co-digestion with other nutrients filled and high energy yielding biomass would provide a better
nutrient balanced and microbial diversity. Economic estimation of the biogas production process from lime waste that was carried out indicated lesser cost than the current market price of cooking gas in Nigeria. The findings show that there is economically viable recovery option of biogas
from lime waste, which would boost the drive of government towards an alternative source of energy.
Awareness of Municipal Solid Waste Management in Kolkata: Findings from A Case Study
Authors: Baidya Rahul , Ghosh Sadhan Kumar
Published: November 2024

Waste management is a major problem in most fast developing countries, with Indian cities being no exception. India generates 1,60,038.9 metric tons of urban municipal solid waste per day as of 2021, which is further projected to increase to 107.01 million tons per year by 2031 due
to rapid growth and economic development of the cities as per the report of the Central Pollution Control Board. Waste generation has a close relationship with growth in population and urbanization and is directly linked to gross domestic product (GDP) per capita and energy consumption per
capita. Ineffective waste management practices have an adverse effect on the environment and public health. Thus, the current study tries to gauge the citizens' awareness towards solid waste management in the city of Kolkata. Kolkata is one of the largest and oldest metropolitan cities of
eastern India. The city generates around 4000 tonnes of MSW per day as per the municipal corporation data. The study was carried out based on the survey comprising different groups of citizens in Kolkata. The survey data was taken from 55% male and 45% female respondents with 40% belonging
to the age group of 18-28. The education levels of the respondents were post graduate & graduate (65%), high school (26%), and primary and middle school (9%). Around 23% of the respondents were moderately confident with Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, while 32% of the respondents didn't
have any knowledge of the said rule or its importance with respect to current scenario. The waste management system and its disposal mechanisms are improving with citizens' awareness, legislative enforcement and upgradation of the city's infrastructure for SWM. Although there is ample scope
in resource and energy recovery from the waste, it is still lacking with respect to the existing cities' waste management practices. Thus, the study revealed that awareness needs to increase more for effective implementation of waste management and the municipal corporation needs to carry
out different awareness programs with different stake holders.
Augmenting Meaning: A Comparative Analysis of Circumstantiation in Academic Abstracts Across Three Disciplines
Authors: AlJamal Nada , AlYousef Hesham
Published: November 2024

Within academic and scientific contexts, the genre of research article abstracts holds considerable importance, as these abstracts play a crucial role in influencing readers' decisions regarding the selection of articles. The current study aimed to formulate a clear view of the use of circumstances in research article abstracts across three disciplines: economics, engineering (electrical and electronic) and medicine (general and internal). The study analyzed a corpus of 360 research article abstracts (RAAs), comprising a total of 80,028 words, from twelve highly ranked open access academic journals within the three disciplines published within 2018–2019. To answer the research questions, computational linguistics analysis methods of text mining via the annotation and tagging of the circumstances used in these RAAs were employed using the Systemic Functional Linguistics software UAM CorpusTool. The analysis administered the SFL system for circumstances. Upon employing the nonparametric Kruskal Wallis test, the findings revealed a statistically significant variance in the employment of circumstances in RAAs (χ2(2) = 124.24, df:2, p < .001) between the fields of economics an medicine and between the fields of engineering and medicine. The findings of the current study analysis may present a clearer account of the contemporary approach to crafting an academic abstract, which may serve as a valuable resource for prospective authors within these specific disciplines and contribute to the knowledge base of scholars engaged in the realm of academic writing.
The Common National Base – Training: Reflections on Teacher Training in Brazil
Authors: Souza Sweder
Published: November 2024

The text addresses the need to present teacher training in Brazil, starting from a critique of the idea of “training” that predominated in the 1980s and 1990s, replacing it with a broader vision of “Continuing Education”. This approach reflects the incompleteness of the human being, highlighting the importance of continuous training throughout professional life, as opposed to ready-made and fragmented training packages. Education, in this sense, should be more than a technical update, being a continuous process of development, which involves reflection on teaching practice and the creation of a dialogue between theory and practice. The text also discusses public educational policies, such as the Common National Base – Training (BNC-Formação) and the separation between Initial Training (FI) and Continuing Education (FC). The lack of continuity between these trainings is seen as harmful, and the text argues that the appreciation of teachers requires better working conditions, coherent educational policies and greater dialogue between universities and schools. The ideas are reinforced in Paulo Freire in the sense of reflecting that training cannot be merely technical but must promote the critical development and autonomy of educators.
Advances in Autism: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Chowdhury Mehereen , Gould Murdoc , Ganti Latha
Published: November 2024

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of AI treatment research for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from 2007 to 2023, focusing on global contributions across countries, institutions, authors, and keywords. The United States leads with 164 documents and 4988 citations, highlighting its central role in advancing AI technologies for ASD therapies, followed by significant contributions from China (90 documents, 1190 citations) and India (65 documents, 564 citations). Institutions like Stanford University and McGill University demonstrate substantial research output, while authors such as Dennis Wall are prominent with contributions that make diagnosing Autism much more efficient with the use of AI. Keywords like “Machine learning”, “Autism spectrum disorder”, and “Children” dominate, reflecting ongoing efforts to leverage technology for ASD interventions. Overall, this analysis underscores a dynamic global effort to enhance ASD treatment methodologies through collaborative research and technological innovations.
Application of a spatial dataset for monitoring invasive woody plant species in the forests of Transcarpathia, Ukraine
Authors:   Uzhhorod National University (Uzhhorod, Ukraine), Mihaly Andriy , Roman Vasyl ,   Uzhhorod National University (Uzhhorod, Ukraine)
Published: November 2024

The paper describes and provides examples of the application of the developed spatial dataset on the spread of invasive woody plant species in the forests of Transcarpathia, Ukraine. The dataset was developed based on forest inventory data using the open source QGIS program, which performed digitisation of forest plantation plans of permanent forest users and overlay analysis. The created dataset contains 4212 records of the distribution of the following invasive woody plant species: black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.), northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.), ash maple (Acer negundo L.), and brittle willow (Salix fragilis L.). The dataset contains information on the location of forest plots, silvicultural and taxonomic characteristics of stands with predominance and participation of invasive woody plant species. The created spatial dataset was used to study the distribution of invasive woody species of black locust and northern red oak in Transcarpathia by geobotanical and floristic zones. The results of the study showed that the most favourable conditions for the distribution of black locust are the area of beech-oak and oak-beech foothill forests of the Volcanic Range of the Ukrainian Carpathians within Transcarpathia, as well as the Transcarpathian Plain forest area. Unlike the artificially created northern red oak forests, the distribution of the black locust in the study area is primarily due to its biological properties, specifics of environmental relationships and of forestry in the past. Regarding the distribution of the northern red oak, the results of using our spatial dataset show that such forests have the largest portion in the areas of hornbeam-beech and beech forests (39.4%) and in the forests of the Volcanic Ridge (24.2%). The created spatial dataset can be used to study the distribution of invasive woody plant species within the forest cover of Transcarpathia. The spatial dataset can also be utilised as a source of training samples for machine learning, which is involved in the processing of satellite images to identify new habitats of invasive woody plant species.
Should early educational programs for children with ASD be adapted in the M.E.N.A. cultures?
Authors: Gouzien-Desbiens Agnes , Sbeata Ahmed
Published: November 2024

On one hand, environments these days have a great number of successful educational programs for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); knowing them is of great importance for parents to be highlighted in their parental choices. On the other hand, cultural or own parental beliefs and wishes linked to child education are recommended to be considered in most programs, due to their influence on parental educational practices and the good appliance of the programs’ principles at home. However, this article addresses an uncommon question: due to their culture, to what extent do these programs accommodate the peculiar requirements of children with ASD in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region? Namely, educational cultural differences have been found in parental style and care. This article tries to analyze the adequacy of existing programs with the cultural educative preferences of the MENA region. In order to ensure inclusion of ASD children and maximize the impact of programs, we would like to know if culturally grounded changes are required to ensure that such programs are feasible and practical for children with ASD in the MENA region?

The article discusses the risk of cultural barriers that could make the implementation of these programs unsuccessful in the MENA region, such as the coordination of care.
Teacher Perspectives on the Developmental Domains of Elementary School Students Following Emergency Remote Teaching
Authors: Hotaman Davut
Published: November 2024

Sudden changes and interruptions in education can lead not only to learning gaps, but also to developmental differences in students. This may be especially important for students in elementary school who develop through their interactions at school. This study evaluated elementary school students’ cognitive, linguistic, social-emotional, and moral development domains based on teachers’ views during the COVID-19 emergency remote teaching period. This study adopted the qualitative research design of the phenomenological approach. Data was collected from twenty-six experienced elementary school teachers regarding the students’ developmental domain and tasks via a semi-structured interview form and was analyzed via content analysis aimed at creating themes. According to the elementary school teachers interviewed in this study, many of the students engaged in emergency remote teaching due to COVID-19 have failed to acquire the basic developmental features and to fulfill the basic developmental tasks required in the cognitive, language, social-emotional, moral, and personality domains.
Satisfaction in Job: Voices from Secondary Level Social Studies Teachers
Authors: Kumar Shah Dr. Rajendra , Bahadur Shrestha Chandra , Basnyat Samjhana
Published: November 2024

Teacher job satisfaction refers to the fulfillment and happiness educators feel in their professional roles, influenced by factors like working conditions, salary, relationships with colleagues and students, autonomy, and opportunities for career growth. Ensuring teacher satisfaction is crucial for improving teaching practices, enhancing student performance, and fostering a positive learning environment. This study explores the job satisfaction of secondary school social studies teachers in Nepal using structured, open-ended interviews with four participants. General qualitative methods were employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal that while teachers generally express satisfaction with their roles, several factors significantly affect their professional growth and overall well-being. Key factors include educational qualifications, access to training, availability of resources, institutional support, and financial benefits. However, political interference emerges as a major obstacle to educational improvement. This study highlights the need to address these challenges and prioritize professional development to enhance teacher welfare. The insights contribute to broader efforts aimed at improving teacher satisfaction and professional growth in Nepal's education system.
Sincronización energía-proteína en ganado vacuno: alimentación inteligente
Authors: Haro Andres
Published: November 2024

La sincronización de energía y proteína en la nutrición del ganado busca optimizar el uso de recursos para maximizar la producción sin afectar el bienestar animal. Este enfoque ajusta la dieta según las necesidades de los rumiantes, adaptando la ración mediante monitoreo nutricional. Los rumiantes, gracias a su morfología, convierten alimentos fibrosos y proteínas de baja calidad en nutrientes esenciales, como proteína microbiana y ácidos grasos volátiles, cruciales para el crecimiento y la producción de leche. La sincronización consiste en asegurar que la energía y el nitrógeno estén disponibles simultáneamente en el rumen, mejorando la fermentación y la síntesis de proteínas microbianas. La fuente de carbohidratos, como cereales y fibras, afecta la liberación de energía y la estabilidad de la fermentación. A su vez, las fuentes proteicas, como urea o harina de soja, deben estar balanceadas para minimizar el desperdicio de nitrógeno y mejorar la eficiencia alimentaria. Una dieta bien equilibrada, que sincronice energía y proteínas, favorece la producción de leche, la salud del ganado y promueve la sostenibilidad en sistemas de pastoreo rotativo.
Cruzamientos: una herramienta para mejorar la longevidad de las vacas lecheras
Authors: Marini Pablo Roberto
Published: November 2024

La longevidad, o la duración de la vida productiva de una vaca, es importante en términos de rentabilidad, bienestar animal y sostenibilidad ambiental. Los rasgos funcionales, como la salud, la fertilidad, la eficiencia de utilización del alimento y la ordeñabilidad, se utilizan para resumir las características de los animales, que aumentan la eficiencia de la producción al reducir el uso de insumos. En ausencia de intervención humana, una vaca lechera es biológicamente capaz de vivir hasta 20 años, pero el tiempo promedio en el rodeo oscila actualmente entre 4,5 y 5,5 años, o entre 2,5 y 3,5 lactancias representando sólo el 27% del total posible. El cruzamiento de ganado lechero se ha convertido en un tema de considerable interés en respuesta a las preocupaciones de los productores lecheros sobre la disminución de la fertilidad, la salud y la supervivencia de las vacas Holstein. Al realizar cruzamiento, los productores buscan explotar las características favorables de las razas “alternativas”, eliminar los efectos negativos asociados con la endogamia y aprovechar un fenómeno conocido como heterosis.
Precision reproduction: achieving high reproductive performance and profitability in beef cattle
Authors: Melo Leonardo de França , Silva Lucas Oliveira e , Alves Rodrigo Lemos Olivieri Rodrigues , Consentini Carlos Eduardo Cardoso , Sartori Roberto
Published: November 2024

Implementing an efficient reproductive program, which combines the intensified use of timed artificial insemination (TAI) with a well-adjusted breeding season (BS), can optimize farm operations, enhance genetic potential and herd performance, and maximize production profits. Additionally, the use of resynchronization strategies and optimized TAI protocols can further improve the efficiency of the breeding system. Increasing productivity in beef cattle systems involves more than just improve pregnancy rates by the end of the BS. It’s equally important to ensure pregnant cows wean healthy and heavy calves. This requires effective farm management to minimize losses during gestation and reduce calf mortality until weaning, enhancing the weaning rate. Additionally, maximizing calf performance before weaning is key to optimizing the total kg of calf produced per cow. This review article aims to highlight the benefits of using TAI for the first service and resynchronizations, in conjunction with a well-established breeding season, in improving reproductive efficiency and profitability in beef cattle operations. Furthermore, we aim to describe the benefits of using TAI for both breeding females and their progeny, until weaning.
Estrategias de manejo para mitigar los efectos adversos en el postparto temprano en vacas lecheras al pastoreo del trópico alto ecuatoriano
Authors: Garzón Juan P. , Patiño Hendry , Marini Pablo Roberto , Galarza Diego A. , Perea Fernando P.
Published: November 2024

En las vacas lecheras un aspecto muy importante en el postparto es la salud uterina, frecuentemente alterada por la presencia de endometritis subclínica (ESC), y recuento de células somáticas (RCS) elevado, indicativo de mastitis subclínica. La presencia de ambas alteraciones acarrea un grave problema reproductivo, productivo y económico en los rodeos lecheros. El periodo de transición (PT) en las vacas lecheras influye sobre la salud, al interactuar con los sistemas endocrino, metabólico e inmunológico. En gran medida, los problemas de salud durante el PT se relacionan con la dificultad de las vacas lecheras para adaptarse a las necesidades de nutrientes para la lactancia. Los principales desafíos en los sistemas productivos pecuarios es reducir el excesivo e inadecuado uso de antibióticos, con el propósito de disminuir la resistencia bacteriana y mejorar la seguridad alimentaria. El objetivo es documentar tres estrategias de manejo para mitigar los efectos adversos del postparto temprano en la salud uterina y glándula mamaria de vacas lecheras al pastoreo del trópico alto ecuatoriano. Los resultados obtenidos indican que las estrategias de manejo implementadas contribuyeron a mitigar los efectos adversos del PT, reflejado en el restablecimiento de la salud uterina al comprobarse un menor porcentaje de leucocitos uterinos, menor proporción de vacas con ESC, reducción del intervalo parto concepción, mejores tasas de concepción al primer servicio y menor RCS. En conclusión, las estrategias de manejo contribuyeron a mitigar los efectos adversos originados por el PT en vacas lecheras criadas al pastoreo y pueden ser aplicadas rutinariamente en las fincas bovinas lecheras del Ecuador y otros países.
Neospora caninum en la Comunidad Andina de Naciones
Authors: Maldonado Jaime E. , Pérez Cristina L.
Published: November 2024

En este trabajo se realizó una revisión de publicaciones sobre la presencia de Neospora caninum en países de la Comunidad Andina de Naciones (CAN). Se consideraron trabajos localizados en portales de internet especializados como PubMed, Sciecedirect, Semantic Scholar y Google Académico. La búsqueda de bibliografía se realizó sin ningún filtrado temporal o de otra índole, bajo las palabras “Neospora” y el nombre del país. Se encontraron 50 publicaciones en distintas especies, pero especialmente en ganado bovino lechero de diferentes regiones de Colombia, Ecuador y Perú. Destacamos que no se encontró información de Bolivia bajo esta metodología de búsqueda. La prevalencia de N. caninum en ganado bovino, perros y otras especies fue variable en los países de la CAN. Los estudios en ganado bovino con un mayor número de muestras presentaron prevalencias más bajas que los trabajos con números muéstrales menores. Los trabajos que se hicieron con un muestreo dirigido a animales con historial de aborto u otro problema reproductivo tuvieron prevalencias mayores. La mayoría de investigaciones se realizaron en ganado bovino, sin embargo, se evidenciaron importantes trabajos en perros y otras especies. En el caso de Perú, se destacan varios estudios en camélidos sudamericanos.