bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BILDUNGSROMAN E PAISAGEM FORMATIVA
Authors: Da Silva Alex Sander , Do Nascimento Larissa Aparecida , Orestes Canarim Guilherme
Published: July 2024

Essa pesquisa trata da relação entre o romance de formação (Bildungsroman) e a concepção de formação. A demanda contemporânea por um ideal formativo que valorize a imanência do objeto e sua criticidade como princípios educativos. Esta é uma pesquisa qualitativa bibliográfica de cunho descritivo exploratório, com utilização da revisão bibliográfica de tipo integrativa. A abordagem que adotamos, baseia-se na análise crítica de diferentes fontes de literatura acadêmica. Como as obras literárias do gênero Bildungsroman, sob a perspectiva de Theodor W. Adorno e sua concepção de paisagem formativa, podem desempenhar um papel formativo na construção do sujeito? Nosso objetivo geral: Analisar a relação entre o gênero literário Bildungsroman e a concepção de paisagem formativa, destacando a expressividade da literatura como uma ferramenta formadora na construção do sujeito. Esperamos que a pesquisa contribua para uma compreensão mais aprofundada da importância das obras literárias do gênero Bildungsroman na formação do sujeito. Ao explorar a relação entre esse gênero literário e a concepção de paisagem formativa de Adorno, esperamos evidenciar a potencialidade da literatura como uma ferramenta formativa que vai além da mera transmissão de conhecimentos. A análise crítica das obras literárias do Bildungsroman à luz das ideias de Adorno pode revelar a capacidade da literatura de promover o desenvolvimento crítico, ético, estético e social dos indivíduos, contribuindo para a construção de uma sociedade mais justa, livre e autônoma.
FILOSOFIA DA CIÊNCIA E LITERATURA
Authors: Garcia Silas Alberto , Fensterseifer Paulo Evaldo , Bungenstab Gabriel Carvalho
Published: July 2024

O objetivo deste ensaio é oferecer um encontro reflexivo entre a literatura e a filosofia da ciência a partir de um diálogo entre a obra literária de Machado de Assis e os escritos de Paul Feyerabend sobre a ciência. Para tal, realizou-se uma apresentação do conto “O Alienista” no intuito de discutir os pontos de convergência desse conto - e de seu autor - com a concepção de ciência de Feyerabend. A disposição dialógica estabelecida a partir das obras de Machado de Assis e Feyerabend auxilia nas reflexões críticas sobre: 1) a ciência como verdade absoluta e; 2) a questão da educação científica. Por fim, fica nítido que tanto as concepções de Machado de Assis quanto as de Feyerabend sobre a ciência possibilitam manter o diálogo aberto e a esperança de que a ciência – e seus pesquisadores – possam exercer suas atividades de forma prudente e crítica para que, junto à população, possam constituir uma vida decente e emancipada.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA VALORIZAÇÃO DA HISTÓRIA LOCAL NO ENSINO DE HISTÓRIA EM MOÇAMBIQUE
Authors: Omar Denisse Kátia Soares
Published: July 2024

Resumo
O presente artigo tem como objectivo fazer uma reflexão sobre a importância da história local para no ensino de história em Moçambique. Neste âmbito, a história local é aquela que permite investigar uma região ou lugares, onde os alunos estão inseridos. E nos tempos actuais ela é vista como uma ferramenta indispensável no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. É neste contexto que no primeiro momento deste artigo apresento a percepção da história local. Num segundo momento analisa-se a importância da valorização da história local para o ensino de história. E por fim apresentam-se as estratégias de inserção da história local no ensino em Moçambique. Neste sentido, para realização deste artigo levou-se em consideração uma análise bibliográfica buscando-se perceber o tópico a partir dos materiais e documentos existentes em Arquivos, centrando-se principalmente na documentação que deu mais ímpeto e clareza à pesquisa.
QUANDO ECOOU OS MOTORES E OS APARELHOS MODERNOS:
Authors: Roque Ellyson Eduardo dos Santos , Baptista Marcus Pierre de Carvalho
Published: July 2024

O presente texto tem como objetivo discutir os dilemas, tensões e conflitos que processo de modernização trouxe para a cidade de Aldeias Altas (MA) entre as décadas de 1960 a 1980. A metodologia utilizada nesta produção consistiu em pesquisa bibliográfica e documental e do aporte da História Oral. As fontes utilizadas foram os jornais “O Correio do Nordeste” (1961) e “O Combate” (1965), disponíveis na Biblioteca Benedito Leite e Hemeroteca Digital. Como aporte teórico utilizou-se de Berman (1986) sobre os conceitos de modernidade e modernização; Rezende (1997) e de Sevcenko (2006) e suas representações sobre a cidade, e Pesavento (2002), que possibilitaram compreender como as ideias do “novo” e do ser moderno podem gerar contradições e conflitos.
QUANDO O SERTÃO É UMA OPÇÃO:
Authors: Affonso Ornelas Manuel
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo proporcionar uma reflexão acerca da formação econômica social em Cantagalo, cidade do Estado no Rio de Janeiro, no início da sua ocupação por colonos, nos anos finais do século XVIII e início do XIX. Uma atividade econômica diferente da que foi pensada com a “miragem do ouro” era o que encaminharia as famílias pioneiras à formação de riqueza e acumulação de capital, contribuindo para a formação e acentuação da divisão hierárquica no local, constituindo a primeira elite social da localidade. Tempos depois essa área pertenceria ao Vale do Paraíba Fluminense, um núcleo de grandes fazendas que se tornaram a principal fonte econômica por anos no Império do Brasil. Utilizo os registros eclesiásticos e inventários post-mortem da época.
Entre caminhos e ferrovias no subúrbio paulistano:
Authors: Campos Cristina , Castilho Albuquerque Larissa
Published: July 2024

No final do século XIX, a cidade de São Paulo era circundada por subúrbio constituído por chácaras com fortes características rurais. Situado em tal área estava o bairro do Tatuapé, que surge em meio às rotas terrestres e ferroviárias que ligavam São Paulo com o Rio de Janeiro. Esse estudo tem como objetivo entender a urbanização paulistana pelo caso do Tatuapé por meio de mapas produzidos ao longo do século XX.  Os mapas selecionados permitem observar a evolução da mancha urbana e a metamorfose de uma área com características rurais para outra predominantemente urbana. Essa urbanização levou a consolidação de um adensamento horizontal expressivo, característico da periferia paulistana em sua porção leste.
comunidade protestante do sana no início do século XX
Authors: Stutz de Oliveira Vinner
Published: July 2024

O caso da Igreja Presbiteriana do Sana, em Macaé, estado do Rio de Janeiro, nos faz perceber uma diferente dinâmica da missão protestante no Brasil no seu primeiro século de existência. Por não depender exclusivamente da presença de um missionário para ter o desejo de fundar um culto protestante na região onde não se tinha trabalho com esse aspecto, faz com que esse caso seja único, inclusive em seus ritos híbridos com elementos espíritas e católicos em seu início e uma posterior transformação em igrejas institucionalizadas conservadoras, e nos direciona para um questionamento ligado a todo movimento imigratório suíço-alemão desde suas raízes nas décadas de 1810 e 1820, para traçarmos o caminho até a instituição de fato do presbiterianismo no Sana.
Ensino remoto: a eficiência da rede federal de educação profissional no ano da pandemia de Covid-19
Authors: Santos Elaine Cristine Rodrigues dos , Prazeres Rodrigo Vicente dos , Monte Madson Bruno da Silva , Cruz Nicholas Joseph Tavares da , Dantas Anderson de Barros
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Este artigo teve o objetivo de analisar a eficiência técnica da Rede Federal de Educação Profissional, Científica e Tecnológica referente ao ano de 2020, pela comparação dos dados com os três anos anteriores. Em 2020, as instituições suspenderam as atividades acadêmicas presenciais como medida preventiva para evitar o contágio do Sars-CoV-2, vírus que causa a Covid-19.
Metodologia: A pesquisa, com abordagem quantitativa, examinou 41 instituições entre 2017 e 2020 por meio do método da Análise Envoltória de Dados (DEA).
Resultados: A eficiência técnica de 2018 foi a mais baixa entre os anos analisados, mas os números de 2020 são menos satisfatórios que os anos entre 2017 e 2019. Em 2020, 29,3% das instituições foram consideradas ineficientes ou com eficiência fraca. No entanto, em média, as unidades mantiveram o padrão de eficiência técnica registrado desde 2017.
Contribuições do Estudo: Os resultados contribuem com a transparência das organizações públicas; com informações sobre a relação custo-benefício dos serviços públicos; identificam melhores práticas no uso de recursos públicos, que podem auxiliar a tomada de decisão de unidades ineficientes; e mostram que há necessidade de melhorias na gestão educacional.
Diagnóstico da credibilidade orçamentária do município de Anori no Amazonas
Authors: Alves José Ruan Ribeiro , Peixoto Aline Gomes
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo consistiu em diagnosticar a credibilidade orçamentária do município de Anori-AM sob a perspectiva da metodologia PEFA no intervalo de 2013 a 2022.
Metodologia: Utilizou-se os direcionadores do Pilar I da metodologia PEFA. O tratamento de dados foi realizado no Excel, dividido nos seguintes indicadores: despesas efetivas totais (ID-1), composição das despesas realizadas (ID-2) e execução da receita (ID-3).
Resultados: O município apresentou resultados negativos sob a ótica da metodologia, visto que, de modo geral, obteve uma classificação D. A única exceção foi o ID 2.3 que tratou das reservas para contingências, o qual acumulou classificação (A). A pesquisa também indicou que funções da despesa de educação, saúde e administração tiveram valores gastos muito acima do previsto, enquanto as funções de gestão ambiental, habitação e transporte não tiveram valores orçados nem executados.
Contribuições do Estudo: Como contribuição teórica, o estudo mostra a aplicabilidade da metodologia PEFA com análise à luz da Teoria da Agência. No contexto prático, este estudo propicia subsídio à gestão municipal, ao recomendar que tenham maior atenção às imprecisões orçamentárias para dirimir conflitos de agência e resguardar a eficiência, eficácia e efetividade dos serviços destinados à sociedade. Além disso, a contribuição social da pesquisa que está na evidenciação da credibilidade orçamentária como forma de possibilitar melhorias no processo de gestão dos recursos públicos sob os preceitos de legalidade e eficiência de gasto, além de estimular a conscientização para que a sociedade acompanhe com mais frequência a elaboração e execução dos orçamentos.
Analysis of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the speed of journals in the field of accounting sciences
Authors: Montenegro Andréa Ewellin Nogueira , Xavier Redvânia Vieira , Soares Luiz Augusto de Carvalho Francisco , Lima Mariomar de Sales
Published: July 2024

Purpose: To analyze the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the speed of journals that publish articles in the accounting area through contingency theory.
Methodology: This is documentary research. 31 journals were mapped and explored within the pandemic period from 2019 to 2022, with a total of 2,290 articles analyzed individually. As a strategy for data analysis, descriptive data analysis and content analysis were used in this research.
Results: In the main findings of the research, it was found that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the investigated journals was 47% in relation to the average of days from the submission delivery and the acceptance of the research by the journal. In addition to it, it was found that in general, journals had an increase in average days in reviews of over 20%. Furthermore, when investigating these findings, it was found that the claims of the contingency theory for this phenomenon were confirmed, since Covid-19 brought a scenario of insecurity and new adaptations for all entities.
Contributions of the Study: This research contributed to confirm the relationship between contingency theory and the speed of journal evaluations in Accounting sciences, especially in relation to uncertainties and adaptations found by organizations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the evidence collected has great value to students, professors, researchers, journal managers and the general public, because through the results found, there will be guidance for choosing to send articles today.
Risk assessment when granting credit to non-financial legal entities
Authors: Cardoso Daniele Dias , Lima Nilton Cesar
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to verify risk assessment procedures when granting credit by a legal entity via financing in negotiations with its customers.
Methodology: A documentary approach was used, emphasizing qualitative analysis, during the experimental study conducted at an XYZ organization linked to information technology.
Results: They point out that the credit score and rating score, established through the evaluation stages, taking into account the company's history, documentation, guarantees, financial health, cash flow, indebtedness, corporate governance, and market prospects, enable the risk classification of their analyzed clients, ranging from AAA for the "alpha" client to D for the "beta" client. This result made it possible to deduce that credit assessment is appropriate automation in financing decisions for commercial activities, capable of promoting financial flexibility and commercial agility. Customer risk classification is therefore seen as a fundamental tool for improving XYZ's financial decisions, minimizing default risks, and guaranteeing the financial security of its commercial operations, resulting from establishing risk scores for both defaulting and non-defaulting companies.
Contributions of the Study: This study makes a relevant theoretical contribution to the field of research by highlighting the importance of validating the criteria used in granting financing, as well as the contextual factors that can affect decisions. The practical contribution of analyzing a non-financial institution under the pandemic context and how they minimize their default by establishing credit analysis mechanisms provides improvements and consequently greater security as lenders.
Estimativa da turbidez da água utilizando imagens de RPA’s associadas às técnicas de Machine Learning
Authors: Andrade Laura Coelho de , Lopes Tiago Oliveira , Medeiros Nilcilene das Graças , Ferreira Italo Oliveira , Santos Afonso de Paula dos , Poz William Rodrigo Dal
Published: July 2024

A qualidade da água em reservatórios é fundamental para a preservação dos ecossistemas e da saúde humana. A turbidez, que avalia a presença de partículas suspensas, é um indicador importante, geralmente medido in loco com equipamentos onerosos. No entanto, com o avanço da Inteligência Artificial (IA), é possível estimar a turbidez usando imagens orbitais associadas a índices como o NDTI (Normalized Difference Turbidy Index). Além de sensores orbitais, outra tecnologia que vem sendo muito utilizada para vários fins são as aeronaves remotamente pilotadas (RPA’s) que possibilitam a geração de produtos fotogramétricos digitais como Modelos Digitais de Elevação e Ortofotografias em grandes níveis de detalhes. Nesse sentido, este estudo visa estimar a turbidez em reservatórios usando imagens de RPA e técnicas de Machine Learning como a RNA (Redes Neurais Artificiais), SVM (Support Vector Machine), GBM (Gradient Boosting Machine) e RF (Random Forest). Assim, foram feitos levantamentos in loco com o equipamento turbidímetro e com RPA para obtenção dos dados para análise de regressão para correlacionar os dados. Por meio dos resultados obtidos, pôde-se perceber que a predição da turbidez utilizando o RF e a RNA apresentaram os melhores desempenhos.
The Synergistic Anti-tumor Effects of Evodiamine based on Animal Model
Experiments: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Zheng He , Lv Siyi , Lin Liqi , Li Rongrong , Li Lin , Pang Yunqing , Wang Jing
Published: July 2024

Background:

Evodiamine (EVO) is an alkaloid extracted from the dried and nearly
ripe fruits of Euodia rutaecarpa and used as an anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity
agent. However, robust evidence of preclinical experiments has been lacking so far. Therefore, the
purpose of this article was to investigate the effect of EVO in combination with other treatments
on tumors in animal experiments.

Methods:

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess the anti-tumor effect
of evodiamine-combined therapy. The search engine and electronic databases included PubMed,
Scopus, China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database (CNKI), and SinoMed. The research
method was based on the PRISMA checklist.

Results:

A total of 7 studies and 108 animals were included. As a result, EVO combined therapy
was found to be more effective than EVO monotherapy. The SMD was -25.64(95% CI: -5.77
-3.13) in tumor growth. In tumor weight, the SMD was -8.91(95% CI: -16.37, -1.44).

Conclusion:

EVO has the potential to alleviate the toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents, which increases the translatability to the clinical situation.
Synchronized Glioma Insights: Trends, Blood Group Correlations, Staging Dynamics, and the Vanguard of Liquid Biopsy Advancements
Authors: Sheikh Ryan Adnan , Naqvi Salma , Al-Sulami Ayman Mohammed , Bayamin Mohammed , Samsahan Abdullaha , Baig Mirza Rafi , Al-Abbasi Fahad A. , Almalki Naif A.R. , Asar Turky Omar , Anwar Firoz
Published: July 2024

Background:

Gliomas are the most frequent, heterogeneous group of tumors arising from
glial cells, characterized by difficult monitoring, poor prognosis, and fatality. Tissue biopsy is an established
procedure for tumor cell sampling that aids diagnosis, tumor grading, and prediction of
prognosis.

Materials and Methods:

We studied and compared the levels of liquid biopsy markers in patients
with different grades of glioma. Also, we tried to prove the potential association between glioma
and specific blood group antigens.

Results:

78 patients were found, among whom the maximum percentage with glioblastoma had
blood group O+ (53.8%). The second highest frequency had blood group A+ (20.4%), followed by
B+ (9.0%) and A- (5.1%), and the least with O-. Liquid biopsy biomarkers included Alanine Aminotransferase
(ALT), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), lymphocytes, Urea, Alkaline phosphatase
(AST), Neutrophils, and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). The levels of all the components increased significantly
with the severity of the glioma, with maximum levels seen in glioblastoma (grade IV),
followed by grade III and grade II, respectively.

Conclusion:

Gliomas have significant clinical challenges due to their progression with heterogeneous
nature and aggressive behavior. A liquid biopsy is a non-invasive approach that aids in setting
up the status of the patient and figuring out the tumor grade; therefore, it may show diagnostic and
prognostic utility. Additionally, our study provides evidence to prove the role of ABO blood group
antigens in the development of glioma. However, future clinical research on liquid biopsy will improve
the sensitivity and specificity of these tests and confirm their clinical usefulness to guide
treatment approaches.
Updates on Tropical Medicinal Plant Tinospora cordifolia as an Antimicrobial Shrub to Combat Respiratory Infections
Authors: Beohar Mahima , Verma Megha , Verma Amita , Gupta Vandana
Published: July 2024

Respiratory infections are a universal issue with high death rates caused by several pathogens.
It makes it obligatory to explore novel antimicrobial drugs to cure lung infections. Phytochemicals,
which are herbal compounds found in plants, exhibit antimicrobial properties and contain
substances like tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, etc. Now, researchers have opted for novel strategies
for drug invention through the screening of medicinal plants. These plants offer a lavish source of
new structures and phyto moieties, making them precious in the development of effective treatments.
Many current researchers recommend medicinal plant formulations to cure different respiratory disorders.
Among these are Tinospora cordifolia (Thunb.) Miers (T. cordifolia) shrubs. The plant T.
cordifolia is mainly claimed for its antispasmodic, antipyretic, antineoplastic, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic,
immunopotentiating, and hepatoprotective pharmacological properties. This review provides
insight into T. cordifolia, which plays a significant role in combating infectious ailments and
its significance in maintaining the health of mankind. This review article recapitulates the plant TC
and specifies different bioactive components that showed antimicrobial action. The present study
outlined various investigations that have been done on T. cordifolia, i.e., in-silico, toxicity, and antimicrobial,
which will explore the opportunity in the development of novel medications against microbial
infections. In addition, this study depicts the application of T. cordifolia in culinary, beverage
and marketed products that were found helpful in the treatment of various disorders and also focuses
on recent updates of T. cordifolia. The literature acknowledges that this natural antimicrobial plant
will help to lay the foundation for upgrading exhaustive pharmacological and pharmaceutical studies
to better understand the clinical relevance and application of T. cordifolia in the prevention and
treatment of life-threatening respiratory infections.
Research and Application of a Generalized Power Communication Framework with Joint Security Protection Mechanism
Authors: Xiao Qiyuan , Yu Jiawen , Wang Jie , Zhuang Yufei , Zhu Qiang
Published: July 2024

Background:

The rapid development of Industry 4.0 has opened up new power systems,
which face a more complex network topology and a broader range of security threats. This
has led to an urgent demand for a coordinated, lightweight, and secure communication management
method.

Methods:

This paper presents a general power communication framework with a joint security
protection mechanism that is suitable for coordinated management and transmission safety. The
framework manages the protocol’s thread management of the device by converting it to the
framework’s process management. It formulates specifications for protocols and equipment that
access the framework to achieve support for multiple protocols and equipment. This reduces the
difficulty of system operation and maintenance, as well as system complexity, and improves
management efficiency. Additionally, the joint security protective mechanism for plugin authentication
and protocol encryption is introduced to enable secure data transmission and guarantee
the framework's security management. Finally, two experiments have been conducted to discuss
and confirm the effectiveness and safety of the framework.

Results:

The results of the two experiments and the following analysis show that our framework is
superior to the chosen well-known industrial commercial communication platforms, and the time
delay cost by our mechanism doesn’t significantly affect the real-time data transmission in the
power industry, proving its feasibility in both IoT and power applications.

Conclusion:

Our framework demonstrates exceptional performance in terms of time lag and packet
loss during the experiment, surpassing other IoT communication frameworks. Furthermore, it
maintains its high standards even under rigorous security analysis.
Constructed Wetlands for Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Leachate Treatment with Different Macrophytes in Hot Cimate Regions: A Review
Authors: Sial Taufique Ahmed ,   Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management, Mehran UET, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan, Teewno Abdul Majid , Memon Sheeraz Ahmed , Mahar Rasool Bux , Korai Muhammad Safar
Published: July 2024

Constructed wetland is a natural, economical and environment friendly option for leachate treatment. The aquatic plants and microorganisms are the main players for the treatment of leachate and are conspicuous favoring feature for any wetland due to their contaminant treatment efficiency. There are several other features which limit or enhance the performance of wetlands. Temperature is one of the factors which influence the performance of any wetland and can improve overall efficiency of the constructed wetland. Deep study of oxygen function reveals that accumulation of oxygen to the liquid or soil of the wetland either by photosynthesis or direct from atmosphere. Organic mailer and nitrification process made possible by transfer of oxygen to rhizosphere through macrophytes and macrophytes grow well in growing season in the presence of sunlight and temperature. The argument is well supported through facts revealed by scientific observations. The natural process of photosynthesis only occurs in the presence of sunlight. Hence main performance of macrophytes depends upon their biomass production and fixation of oxygen to the rhizosphere in growing season, which ultimately enhances the efficiency of wetlands for contaminant removal. This review is to establish the fact that Typha latifolia, Phragmites australis and Scripus Validus are main hydrophytes depict best results in biogeochemical process for contaminant removal from wetlands in hot season except for the Total Suspended Solid (TSS) which does not show considerable difference due to the climate. This fact reveals that the macrophytes are more productive in the warm climate in comparison to cold one. The Typha latifolia, Phragmites australis and Scripus validus are the most common species of macrophytes which are very much affective in contamination removal process especially in temperate or tropical region where climate is above 30oC. The available data of different research papers establishes the fact that wetlands are the low-cost, eco-friendly and efficient solution for majority of contaminants removal. It has also been established that the Tropical and temperate regions enhance efficiency of all parameters up to 10% due to higher temperature.
Study of Fe3O4-NPs Coated with an Alcoholic Extract of C. Spinosa to Identify Appropriate IC50 HTC116 Cancer Cells
Authors: Mohaisen Majid A. ,   Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Anbar, Ramadi,  Iraq, Sirhan M.M .
Published: July 2024

In this study, C. spinosa was used to prepare Fe3O4 nanoparticles using green synthesis, and an alcoholic extract of C. spinosa was used to coat them. The resulting Fe3O4 nanocomposite showed high IC50 activity against HTC116 cancer cells. We characterized the prepared Fe3O4-NP powder for phase size, shape, crystallographic arrangement, chemical composition, and surface charge using TEM, FESEM, XRD, FTIR, and zeta potential. Zeta potential confirmed NP surface charges -18.9 mV for Fe3O4 and -25 mV for Fe3O4 coated alcoholic extract, whereas XRD confirmed crystal shapes, and the FTIR study, functional groups at 505, 378, and 555 cm-1 showed Fe-O linkages in A1 (alcoholic extract), A2 (Fe3O4, green synthesis), and A3 (alcoholic extract coated with Fe3O4). C. spinosa exhibited C=C stretching at 1539 and 1558 cm-1, while functional groups A1, A2, and A3 observed C=O stretching at 1626, 1647, and 1743 cm-1. The green synthesis had spherical aggregates with an average size of 24.6±5.7 nm, and the alcoholic extract-coated synthesis had 27.3±7.5 nm. This was true even though the NPs had a crystal structure. Then, TEM measured 8.9±2.26 and 11.2±6.8 nm Fe3O4-NP thicknesses. The XRD analysis of the Fe3O4-NPs were 7.72 and 8.9 nm, respectively. The study found that Fe3O4 nanocomposites had the best IC50 at 32.49 μg/mL and the highest average viability at 20 μg/mL in code C. Following it were code B at 64.24 4.73% with an IC50 of 52.32 g/mL and code A at 69.25 1.07% with an IC50 of 78.95 g/mL. Code C had the lowest cell viability for HDF at 20 μg/mL, at 75.27±7.90%, with an IC50 of 569.47 μg/mL. Codes B and A came in second and third, with IC50s of 488.23 and 243.77 μg/mL, respectively, which was in line with what the literature said would happen. Following lengthy procedures, it may be a promising drug in the future.
Microemulsion Characteristics of Oil-in-Water with Surfactants as α-tocopherol Carriers
Authors: Permana I Dewa Gde Mayun ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Agriculture Technology Faculty, Udayana University,  Badung (80361), Bali, Indonesia, Suhendra Lutfi , Harsojuwono Bambang Admadi , Gunam Ida Bagus Wayan
Published: July 2024

Microemulsions are relatively stable carrier agents for bioactive components. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of oil-in-water (O/W) microemulsions as carriers of α-tocopherol compounds in variations of α-tocopherol concentration, pH, and dilution. The O/W microemulsion was made from a mixture of surfactants (Tween 80, Tween 20, and Span 80) with virgin coconut oil (VCO) in a ratio of 85:15 with a total volume of 5 mL added with 10 mL of distilled water. The research used a randomized block design (RBD). The data were analyzed using ANOVA and continued with Tukey's test and regression analysis. Treatments in microemulsion were the addition of α-tocopherol with concentrations of: 0.25, 1.50, 1.75 and 2.0%. Observations were made on the turbidity index values, appearance, droplet diameter, and microemulsion stability. In addition, observations were made on the stability of the microemulsion at variations of pH (4.5, 5.5, 6.5), and dilution (10, 50, and 100 times). The results showed that the microemulsion was able to carry α-tocopherol compounds up to a concentration of 2% with a turbidity value reaching 0.1036 ± 0.0033% with a transparent appearance. A mixture of three surfactants (Tween 80, Tween 20 and Span 80) has the ability to increase droplet stability. The α-tocopherol microemulsion had a droplet diameter below 30 nm and stayed stable against the effects of centrifugation at pH 4.5 with dilutions up to 50 times and remained stable upto pH 6.5 with dilutions between 50 – 100 times.
Contribution of Hair Care Products in Heavy Metals Exposure in Pakistan
Authors: Ali Nida ,   Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi, 75270, Karachi, Pakistan
Published: July 2024

Products used for hair care by humans are essential for cleaning, protection, perfuming, and beautification. These are applied directly on the skin and can be a potential factor for dermal exposure to toxic metals. The present research deals with the assessment of heavy metals in the hair care products available in the local markets of Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 20 brands of shampoo and 05 brands of conditioners were collected in triplicate and analyzed for 10 heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Cr, Ni, Cu, Co, Pb, Cd, Zn, and Hg) by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Toxic metals were found to be higher in conditioner than in shampoo of respective color and brand. Ni and Zn concentrations have exceeded the maximum permissible limits. Consumers belonging to the lower class are more vulnerable to heavy metals exposure because of the high metal content in low-cost products. These results suggested that hair care products should also be considered as one of the sources of heavy metals exposure.
BNC production of siwalan neer and sugarcane molasses as novel media sources
Authors: Puspita Hapsari Dara , Gadizza Perdani Claudia , Fahmi Fahmi , Nurika Irnia , Gunawan Setiyo
Published: July 2024

Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is a unique biopolymer with remarkable purity and material properties that distinguish it from plant-derived cellulose by its absence of lignin and hemicellulose. Recent research has focused on using organic waste materials as alternative substrates to reduce the cost of BNC production. This study examines the efficacy of Siwalan neer and sugarcane molasses as novel media for cultivating Komagataeibacter xylinus by comparing their performance with that of Hestrin and Schramm (HS) medium. The BNC harvested from these alternative media was rigorously characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) to evaluate its structural and thermal properties. Notably, the use of Siwalan neer and sugarcane molasses as growth substrates enabled K. xylinus to produce BNC at a yield of 3.83 g/L, significantly exceeding the yield from the HS medium, which was 1.46 g/L. These findings highlight the potential of leveraging alternative substrates to enhance BNC production yield, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability.
Enhancing Family Nutrition and Economy by Cultivating Catfish in Aquaponic Systems to Optimise NarrowLand Space
Authors: Soebroto Arief Andy ,   Department of Informatics Engineering, Faculty of ComputerSciences, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

The MMD 1000 Village Strategic Community Service Grant Program aims to address the issues that the village community is currently facing, such as the low level of community participation in PKK activities, the need to improve the nutrition of low-income families, and the underutilization of narrow yards. So that through the MMD 1000 Village Strategic Community Service GrantProgramme activities, will offer solutions to these problems, including outreach and demonstration plots along with the assistance of aquaponic cultivation systems. The methods that will be applied to this activity include the following: 1) providingunderstanding to community leaders and target audiences, especially activity partners; 2). Counselingand training to increase knowledge about the implementation of an appropriate aquaponic cultivation system, 3). Direct practice or application of the aquaponic cultivation system, including assembling the design of aquaponics tools, setting tools and tanks, water preparation and monitoring water quality, stocking fish seeds, planting vegetable seeds, and raising fish and vegetables together 4). Evaluationto monitor success in implementing activities, 5). Evaluate the impact of activities directly on increasing fish and vegetable consumption and the impact on the family economy through fish and vegetable production. This activity increases the community's ability to manage narrow land by implementing an aquaponic system, which has an impact on improving family nutritional welfare and increasing economic income Itis expected to be implemented by the wider community in Dawuhan Village and other villages in Malang Regency
Increasing Production Through Local Potency-Based Feed Formulations as Alternatives to Artificial Feeds in Catfish Farming
Authors: Hertika Asus MaizarSuryanto ,   Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Brawijaya University
Published: July 2024

Doktor Mengabdi (DM) activities develop partnerships in orderto overcome the problem of higher feed prices, which have a small profit or even a loss. This is exacerbated if, during harvest, the price of catfish per kilogram decreases. The urgency needed to solve these problems is then met by training on the formulation and manufacture of self-sufficient feed based on the potential of local ingredients. The activity partners were BUMDES of Labruk Lor Village and the "Mina Agung Mandiri" Fish Farming Group, which was further assisted by the Lumajang District FisheriesService. The results that have been applied to this activity include: 1) socialization with approaches and providing understanding to activity partners; 2) counseling and training to increase knowledge about good and correct fish farming and making fish feed independently by utilizing abundant raw materials in the surrounding area; and 3) The practice or direct application of making fish feed includes flouring the raw materials for making fish feed, mixing all the raw material compositions for making fish feed, and printing using a fish feed pellet printing machine. 4). Evaluation and monitoring of the implementation of activities 5). Evaluating the impact of activities, both the impact on the economy and fish growth, This activity provides farmers with theability to make feed independently and shows an increase in the profit yields of fish farming production by up to 40%. Furthermore, based on the measurements carried out, it showthat the water quality of each partner's pond is still in optimal conditionfor fish growth and does not indicate any diseases that attack the growth and development of the fish being cultivated.
Dissemination and Transfer of Animal Feed Technology in Kupang Timur Subdistrict, Kupang Regency
Authors: Budiarto Agus ,   Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Universityof Brawijaya
Published: July 2024

Kupang Timur Subdistrict has high potential for livestock farming, especially with its large cattle population. Recorded by BPS in 2014, the population of large livestock animals especially beef cattle amounted to 14,077 heads. However, during the dry season, there is often a shortage of feed due to limited knowledge and technology among farmers. To overcome this problem, Brawijaya University through the program of Matching Fund program by Kedaireka in collaboration with Nusa Cendana University and the Department of Agriculture and Food Security of East Nusa Tenggara Province. Department of Agriculture and Food Security of East Nusa Tenggara Province provided training on animal feed technology through lectures, material on animal feed technology through lectures, written materials, and demonstrations.This program includes dissemination and transfer of technology, as well as provision of agricultural equipment to farmers. The program aims to continue until the end of November, with the goal to leveling up the knowledge of local farmers. Sustainability will continue to be encouraged by assisting potential farmers and agricultural extension officers as supervisors of the sustainability of the innovations that have been provided.
Pengaruh Berbagai Media Tanam dan Dosis Pupuk Nitrogen Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Sawi Hijau (Brassica juncea L.)
Authors: Aprilia Reza , Karyawati Anna Satyana
Published: July 2024

Sawi hijau adalah jenis sayuran yang memiliki nilai komersial dan prospek yang cerah karena rasanya yang enak, ketersediaan mudah, dan budidayanya yang tidak terlalu rumit. Tanaman sawi kaya akan nutrisi, misalnya dalam setiap 100 gram sawi terdapat 2,3 gram protein, 0,3 gram lemak, 4,0 gram karbohidrat, 220,0 mg kalsium, 38,0 mg fosfor, 2,9 mg zat besi, 1940 mg vitamin A, 0,09 mg vitamin B, dan 102 mg vitamin C, serta 92 gram air. Tingginya permintaan akan sawi hijau memicu pengembangan produksi guna memenuhi kebutuhan konsumen. Peningkatan produksi memerlukan perhatian pada teknik budidaya, termasuk penggunaan kombinasi media tanam dan pupuk nitrogen. Unsur nitrogen sangat penting bagi pertumbuhan vegetatif tanaman dan penggunaan kombinasi pupuk organik dan anorganik dapat meningkatkan serapan nitrogen oleh tanaman. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Maret-April di Greenhouse Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Brawijaya. Media tanam yang digunakan mencakup campuran tanah, arang sekam, dan pupuk kandang sapi dengan variasi perbandingan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan dengan media tanam campuran 1:1:1 (tanah, arang sekam, pupuk kandang sapi) serta pemberian 75 kg N/ha (urea) + 75 kg N/ha (ZA) memberikan hasil terbaik dalam hal tinggi tanaman, luas daun, bobot segar, dan berat konsumsi. Namun, perlakuan dengan campuran 0:2:1 dan berbagai dosis pupuk nitrogen (150 kg N/ha urea, 150 kg N/ha ZA, 75 kg N/ha urea + 75 kg N/ha ZA, 112,5 kg N/ha urea + 37,5 kg N/ha ZA) menghasilkan pertumbuhan serta hasil sawi hijau yang lebih rendah. Hal ini kemungkinan disebabkan oleh kurangnya unsur hara dalam campuran media tanam tersebut.
Pengaruh Tata Letak Tanam Pada Berbagai Varietas Kubis Bunga (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.)
Authors: Girsang Srimayanti , Suryanto Agus
Published: July 2024

Tanaman kubis bunga (Brassica oleracea var.botrytis L.) merupakan salah satu komoditas pertanian dengan permintaan pasar yang cukup tingi karena memiliki banyak manfaat serta vitamin dan mineral. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis varietas dan penggunaan tata letak tanam yang lebih baik terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil produksi tanaman kubis bunga. Penelitian dilaksanakan bulan Maret sampai dengan Juni 2023 di lahan percobaan Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Brawijaya, terletak di kelurahan Jatimulyo, Kecamatan Lowokwaru, Kota Malang. Penelitian ini disusun dengan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan 3 macam varietas dan 2 tata letak tanam sehingga terdapat 6 kombinasi perlakuan dengan 4 ulangan yaitu: P1: Varietas Orient + Bujur sangkar, P2: Varietas Orient + Zig-zag, P3: Varietas PM 126 + Bujur sangkar, P4: Varietas PM 126 + Zig-zag, P5: Varietas Bima + Bujur sangkar, P6: Varietas Bima + Zig-zag. Pengamatan dilakukan pada parameter pertumbuhan dan parameter panen tanaman. Pengamatan pertumbuhan dilakukan secara destruktif dan non destruktif, sedangkan pengamatan hasil dilakukan pada saat pemanenan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Varietas Orient, PM 126 dan Bima dengan tata letak tanam bujur sangkar dibandingkan dengan varietas Bima dengan tata letak tanam zig-zag memperoleh panjang tanaman yang sama dan relatif lebih panjang, Varietas Orient dan PM 126 dengan tata letak tanam bujur sangkar dan zig-zag memperoleh hasil daun yang relatif lebih besar dari pada varietas Bima  dengan tata letak tanam zig-zag. Varietas Orient, PM 126 dan terutama Bima dengan berbagai perlakuan tata letak tanam memberikan hasil per tanaman dan per hektar yang sama yaitu berkisar antara 239,38-253,4 g/tanaman dan 17.95-19.00 ton.ha-1.
Genderview Berteke Waaldijk: De universiteit leeft dankzij haar studenten
Authors: Bijl Greetje
Published: July 2024

In de Genderview gaat Berteke Waaldijk in op het belang van kritische studenten voor de universiteit. Haar loopbaan van vrouwengeschiedenis naar genderstudies wordt besproken en haar onderzoek naar gender binnen het maatschappelijk werk en raciale ideeën binnen de vrouwenbeweging aan het begin van de twintigste eeuw. Haar interesse gaat verder uit naar geschiedenis van instituten en de waarde van academische vrijheid.
Sharing knowledge without borders: Collaboration between U.S. business and law students and Spanish translation students
Authors: López-Arroyo Belén , Pizarro-Sánchez Isabel , Moreno-Pérez Leticia
Published: July 2024

Collaboration between technical and professional (TP) writers in English as a second language is important for successful communication. This is evident in legal documents in both English and Spanish, where accuracy and clarity are paramount. However, achieving this is challenging because law students often lack effective writing tools, and translation students may lack the required encyclopedic knowledge. The present paper describes a co-designed exchange project between U.S. students in business and law and students of legal translation at a university in Spain. This paper aims to determine potential improvements in students’ encyclopedic and conceptual knowledge of this specialized language and their translation performance after the collaboration intervention. To evaluate these aspects, three textual items were targeted: terminological, nominal and, what we call, substitutional density. Our results indicate that peer collaboration helped Spanish students acquire encyclopedic knowledge in the field and avoid repetitive terms in their translations, leading to greater textual cohesion through the use of general language, synonyms and hypernyms. Other aspects of this peer collaboration as well as follow-up approaches to consolidate the observed effects are needed.
Parenting-Related Social Networking Site Use and Psychological Distress in Parents of Infants: Cross-sectional Study Exploring the Moderating Effects of Loneliness and Parenting Anxiety
Authors: Onishi Ryuta
Published: July 2024

Background

In the digital age, social networking sites (SNSs) have revolutionized the approach to parenting. These platforms, widely used to access parenting information and support, affect parents both positively and negatively, with negative effects potentially increasing for those experiencing loneliness or anxiety.

Objective

This study examined the relationship between SNS use and psychological distress among parents of young children, controlling for the moderating effects of loneliness and parenting anxiety. We hypothesized that higher SNS use correlates to greater psychological distress, particularly among parents with elevated levels of loneliness or parenting anxiety.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey design using a closed web-based questionnaire was employed. Participants included 429 parents (205 mothers and 224 fathers) of children aged 0‐3 years recruited through a web-based survey company in Japan. The majority of the participants were couples, with some living with extended family members. The sample also encompassed individuals in cohabiting partnerships and single parents. The survey included measures of psychological distress, loneliness, parenting anxiety, frequency of SNS use for parenting, and covariates. Analytical models to explain psychological distress included interactions between loneliness or parenting anxiety and SNS use, individually for both fathers and mothers.

Results

For mothers, a significant interaction effect was determined only between parenting anxiety and SNS use (b=0.247, SE 0.091; P=.008). Meanwhile, for fathers, significant interaction effects were observed for both loneliness (b=0.324, SE 0.127; P=.012) and parenting anxiety (b=0.144, SE 0.069; P=.038) with SNS use. A simple slope analysis for mothers indicated that SNS use was related to psychological distress only at higher levels of parenting anxiety (b=0.304, SE 0.090, β=.317; P<.001). Among fathers, SNS use was associated with psychological distress at higher levels of either parenting anxiety (b=0.330, SE 0.069, β=.346; P<.001) or loneliness (b=0.390, SE 0.098, β=.409; P<.001).

Conclusions

The study concluded that the relationship between SNS use and psychological distress among parents of young children is moderated by loneliness and parenting anxiety. The findings highlight the need for tailored approaches to help parents manage SNS use, particularly focusing on those with higher levels of loneliness and parenting anxiety. It is imperative that health professionals provide nuanced guidance to parents on SNS use, considering individual psychological factors and potential gender differences in the impact of SNSs on mental well-being.
Comparative Study of the Cultural Connotations of Animals in China and the West from the Perspective of Intercultural Communication: Taking Chinese Zodiacs as an Example
Authors: Yang Rongmei
Published: July 2024

As we know, language is a cultural carrier. Different social backgrounds and national cultures have a great effect on the cultural connotations of idiom. Along with the development and progress of human society, animal words gradually have got their established connotations in all languages. However, the connotations of animal words in one language do not necessarily coincide with those in another because of geographical environment, convention, history, and religion in different cultures. Therefore, this paper intends to take the Chinese Zodiac as a research object from a cross-cultural perspective to explore the differences in animal culture between China and the West. By comparing factors such as social customs, religious beliefs, and natural environment, explore several methods of translating animal idiom so as to promote smooth cross-cultural communication and provide references for related research.
SeaVoice
Authors: Holly Georgia , Cocks Hannah , Edwards Annie , Carter Amber , Leone Carla
Published: July 2024

The SeaVoice Annual: Issue 01 is the first-ever SeaVoice book, featuring a curated selection of 20 stories from 16 countries which highlight the voices of ocean advocates, scientists, artists, and community members working and living around the ocean. Through thought-provoking articles, captivating stories, and insightful narratives, our articles shed light on the intersection between the ocean and culture, inspiring collective responsibility for our blue spaces. SeaVoice is a recognised action of the UN Decade for Ocean Science (2021-2030) under the Ocean Decade Heritage Network’s Cultural Heritage Framework Programme. With a focus on the key global challenges of the UN Ocean Decade, SeaVoice emphasises the importance of understanding the complex interplay between culture, heritage, and the environment in tackling the pressing issues we face today.