bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Work Placement, Discipline and Work Climate on Employee Performance at the Regional Financial and Assets Management Agency in Lubuklinggau City
Authors: Hoesain Eka Prayudhi , Kusumanto RD. , Basri Ahmad
Published: August 2023

The purpose of research to determine the influence of work placements, discipline and work climate to employee placements in Of Office of Regional Financial and Asset Management Lubuklinggau City both simultaneously and partially. The sample in this research as many as 50 employees in Office of Regional Financial and Asset Management Lubuklinggau City. Data analysis technique used in this research is multiple linear regression test, coefficient of determination test, F test and t test. The results obtained are 1). The partial test (t test) performed proves work placements has a significant effect on employee performance where tcount 3,624 > ttable 2,008 and also sig 0,024 < 0,05. 2). Discipline significantly influence the performance where tcount 4,061 > ttable 2,008 and also sig is 0,018 < 0,05. 3). Work Climate significantly influence the performance where tcount 4,661 > ttable 2,008 and also sig is 0,012. 4). Work Placements, Discipline and Work Climate have significant influence simultaneously to employee performeance in Office of Regional Financial and Asset Management Lubuklinggau City, where Fcount  6,208 > Ftable 2,81 and also sig of 0,006 < 0.05.
The Influence of Work Motivation and Work Environment on Teacher Performance at MA Ittihadul Ulum Lubuklinggau City
Authors: Emiliana Emiliana , Rusydi Gunadi , Shobirin Syharil
Published: August 2023

The problem in this research is there is any influence of work motivation and work environment on teacher performance at MA Ittihadul Ulum Lubuklinggau? The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of work motivation and work environment on teacher performance at MA Ittihadul Ulum Lubuklinggau. This type of research is quantitative. Sampling using saturated samples as many as 40 people. Data collection was carried out by means of a questionnaire. Data analysis using f test. The result of the research is that there is an influence of motivation on teacher performance at MA Ittihadul Ulum, Lubuklinggau City with tcount = 5.082, greater than ttable = 2.042. There is an Influence of Work Environment on Teacher Performance at MA Ittihadul Ulum, Lubuklinggau City with t count = 3.200 greater than t table = 2.042. The Influence of Motivation and Work Environment on Teacher Performance at MA Ittihadul Ulum, Lubuklinggau City with a value of tcount = 17.360, greater than ttable = 2.042. This proves the hypothesis in the research is proven and the hypothesis is accepted.
The Correlation between Discipline, Motivation and Compensation on the Performance of the Land Office of Musi Rawas District
Authors: Mimortinnilawati Teti , Susanto Yohanes , Rimbano Dheo
Published: August 2023

The effectiveness of a company's workforce affects whether it is successful in completing its objectives. This study intends to investigate and assess how salary, incentive, and employee performance is impacted by discipline at the Land Office of the Musi Rawas Regency in South Sumatra, Indonesia. Research of this kind is quantitative. All employees of Musi Rawas Regency's Land Office make up the study's population. Forty respondents received questionnaires. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 multiple linear regression approach is the analytical technique employed. The study's findings show that while each discipline, motivation, and compensation component individually and jointly has a beneficial effect that is significant on performance, the compensation variable has a very strong overall influence on employee performance. In light of the aforementioned conclusions, the organization's leadership must constantly raise or maintain the level of compensation to ensure that workers exhibit acceptable work ethics, addition to providing non-financial compensation needs to be considered by increasing facilities in the office in various forms so that employees can be motivated and disciplined positively and have a high commitment to the organization.
Spiritual Leadership and Rewards on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable at Puskesmas Sidoharjo
Authors: Waruwu Hekizaro , Aprianto Ronal , Yusuf Muhammad , Savira Dhea , Surajiyo Surajiyo
Published: August 2023

This study aims to identify and analyze spiritual leadership and rewards on employee performance through job satisfaction as an intervening variable at L Sidoharjo Health Center. The sample used was 43 respondents. Research data obtained from the results of questionnaires, direct observation and documentation. The data analysis technique uses the PLS (Partial Least Square) test, namely the Outer Model (Measuarent Model), Inner Model (Structural Model) and Hypothesis Testing. The results showed that the spiritual leadership variable had a positive and significant effect on employee performance, the reward variable had a positive and significant effect on employee performance, the spiritual leadership variable had a negative and not significant effect on employee performance through job satisfaction as an intervening variable, the reward variable had a negative and not significant effect on employee performance through job satisfaction as an intervening variable, spiritual leadership and reward variables have a positive and significant effect on employee performance and spiritual leadership and reward variables have a negative and not significant effect on employee performance through job satisfaction as an intervening variable.
ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO EM COMPUTAÇÃO: EXPERIÊNCIAS VIVENCIADAS NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Salgado do Nascimento Ester , Silva Kaio Carvalho da , Barbosa Luiz Sergio de Oliveira , Souza Ivone Conrado de , Mariano Suziane de Souza
Published: August 2023

Este artigo tem como principal objetivo descrever as experiências vivenciadas durante o período de Estágio Supervisionado do Curso de Licenciatura em Computação, do Núcleo de Ensino Superior de Careiro-Castanho (NESCAC), da Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA), realizado no Ensino Fundamental I e II. As atividades foram práticas e neste estudo são relatadas as experiências vivenciadas em duas etapas de ensino, no município de Careiro-AM. As informações foram coletadas por meio de anotações no caderno de campo. O regulamento do estágio exige três etapas: (I) Observação, em que é possível conhecer a rotina dos alunos e professores envolvidos; (II) Coparticipação, é a oportunidade que os estagiários podem acompanhar o professor e contribuir em suas aulas;  (III) Regência, fase em que, após observar os discentes e auxiliar o professor em sala de aula, os estagiários assumem a responsabilidade do professor titular e passam a aplicar  conteúdos orientados pelo professor da disciplina e praticar exercícios  com os alunos como forma de avaliação. Os mecanismos tecnológicos manuseados foram o software de autoria Visual Class, que permite a elaboração de aulas e apresentações com recursos multimídia e podendo ser utilizado offline.
Productivity and Quality Improvement by SCM in Textile and Apparel Industry - An Overview
Authors: Tarafder Nemailal
Published: August 2023

Retailing, marketing, and merchandising in fibre production, yarn spinning, fabric manufacturing, wet processing, product distribution and disposal are coming under the textile manufacturing process. Any supply chain management consists of many deals such as money, goods, information, and services both inside and among different entities like suppliers, information processing, warehousing and customer dealing. India is one of the world’s few countries which works across the entire value chain process in the textile and apparel industry. Supply chain management in modern textile manufacturing is a crucial part. In the analysis of supply chain management, statistical techniques like factor analysis, structural equations, etc. are used. The three essential variants in the supply chain are such as push-pull chain, pull supply chains, and push/pull supply chains. Information is a major component of supply chain.
NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATIONS: TRENDING REASONS
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Federal University Wukari, Okeokwo Thankgod , Samson Namo ,   Faculty of Law, Federal University Wukari, Linus Gadzama ,   Faculty of Law, Federal University Wukari
Published: August 2023

The right to safe unpolluted environment is a third-generation rights which is well established in international law and existing international instruments. Countries of the world through their judiciary are elevating this right in enforcing the right to life of their citizens and liberalising access to court on account of alleged infringement on this right to environment which is satisfactory for human development. There have been several instances in the recent past where the right to life has been successfully invoked in the pursuit of environmental claims and protection in different jurisdictions around the world. It is worthy of note that environmental protection was not prevalent at the time first generation rights were first formulated. The courts in some jurisdictions have explicitly recognised the links between human rights and environmental protection and have incorporated the latter into the monitoring and enforcement of the right to life. This paper is focused on trending reasons for environmental litigation in Nigeria. It was found that safe unpolluted environment, remediation and compensation are trending reasons for environmental litigation in Nigeria in recent times. It concluded that the environmental rights should be elevated to a constitutional position it deserves in Nigeria in the light of the decisions of courts locally and globally.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN THE 2015 AND 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA AND THE ROLE OF SECURITY AGENCIES: PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS
Authors:   Research Fellows Centre for Strategic Research and Studies National Defence College, Abuja-Nigeria, Akale Charles , Owan Bessing ,   Research Fellows Centre for Strategic Research and Studies National Defence College, Abuja-Nigeria
Published: August 2023

Democratic political system is one which makes the government responsive and accountable to the people. Election on the other hand is the fulcrum of democracy hence; election related violence cannot be discussed without the role of security agencies and various non-state actors in the elections. This is a prerequisite for maintenance of law and order that brings about stability and enhances national security. Nigerian democracy since inception has been a subject of controversy with periodic elections consistently marred with issues of violent crises and insecurity. The 2015 and 2019 general elections in Nigeria were no different, the two elections recorded the height of ethno-religious tension in the history of Nigerian election as well as ethno-religious violence that threatened the indivisibility of the entire country. While the 2015 was relatively peaceful despite the violence tension it created in the pre-election campaigning, the 2019 elections were marred with violence. More so, the elections were held in the most insecure atmosphere with the Boko Haram conflict and the herders/farmers conflict going in the northeast and north central zones simultaneously. In addition, security during elections was a source of concern. The Police and other security agencies were often accused of partiality during electoral processes. The paper carries out a comparative analysis of electoral violence during 2015 and 2019 general elections. Drawing data from both primary and secondary sources such as in-depth interviews, key informant interviews (KII), questionnaires and extant literatures
FEDERALISM IN NIGERIA: INTERROGATING THE STATUS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AS THE THIRD TIER OF GOVERNMENT
Authors:   Department of Public Administration Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State Nigeria, Ukomadu Chidi , Uzoukwu Latoya ,   Department of Political Science Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas USA
Published: August 2023

Federalism which is the sharing of power between two or more levels of government but mostly between the centre and states in most mature federalisms of the world. Federalism in Nigeria has been at a cross-road, owing mostly to the long military interregnum with its centrist nature which made Nigeria’s federalism appear unitarist. This has affected the status of local government in Nigeria as an autonomous tier of government. This was compounded by the 1979 and 1999 Constitutions, bequeathed the nation by the retreating military governments of Olusegun Obasanjo and Abdulsalami Abubakar respectively, which gave the local governments autonomy with right hand and handed it over to the states with the left hand. This paper aims at critically interrogating the status of local government as a distinct and autonomous tier of government in Nigeria. In order to achieve this, the researchers adopted Content analysis, where they reviewed the works of other researchers, academics and experts in the concept of federalism and drew conclusions. Based on the findings available from the reviewed literature, the research concluded that the local government in Nigeria is not a tier of government but could at best be described as ‘a quasi tier’ of government, as it is neither autonomous financially, administratively or politically nor completely under the control of the states.
RESTRUCTURING DOMESTIC SOVEREIGN DEBT: FISCAL SAVINGS AND FINANCIAL STABILITY CONSIDERATIONS
Authors:   International Monetary Fund’s Monetary and Capital Markets (MCM) Department Washington, DC, Grigorian David
Published: August 2023

Sovereign domestic debt restructurings (DDRs) have become more common in recent years and touched upon a growing share of total public debt. This, however, should not come as a surprise. While the market for international (i.e., foreign law) sovereign debt securities has a volume of roughly $1 trillion, the total outstanding amount of domestic securities is about 40 times as large. In Emerging markets and developing economies, where debt restructuring is likelier to happen, the share of domestic debt in total debt has risen from 31 to 46 percent from 2000 to 2020. During 1990–2020, there were roughly as many DDRs (30 episodes) as stand-alone external debt restructurings (EDRs) (27 episodes).
ROLES OF THEATRE MANAGER IN THE MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINANCE OF PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Theatre and Media Arts, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Adeseye Bifatife , Adeniyi Adekunle ,   Department of Theatre Arts, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Published: August 2023

The Performance buildings in Nigeria serve as popular outlets for entertainment, education and relaxation. They also serve as custodians of people’s heritage as well as reservoirs of culture and tradition. The study notes that the Public Performance Buildings in Nigeria are challenged by neglect, inadequate funding, lack of awareness and patronage when compared to Privately-owned theatre Buildings which are well funded, maintained, sustained aside attracting adequate publicity, quality performances in conducive environments. In view of this, the study examined the role of Theatre manager in the management and sustainability of theatre in Nigeria noting that his/her duty accentuates both the profit and survival of the theatre. As applicable to every research work, the need to adopt theoretical approaches to guide this study is imperative. To this end, Maintenance Optimization Model (MOM) and Multiple Stakeholder Theory propounded by Fons Trompenaars and Peter Woollians (2010) were considered applicable to the study. The study adopts both Key in format Interview (KII) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as instruments for data gathering and contextual analysis. The study discovered that the roles of theatre manager in government-owned theatres are not well-defined and lack operational model when compared to privately-owned theatre. The study therefore identifies the need for a robust and sustainable theatre model which can facilitate adequate maintenance and sustenance of performance buildings based on effective management and utilization of available resources.
AGROINDÚSTRIAS DE CHOCOLATES FINOS E NOVAS POSSIBILIDADES DE TRANSFERÊNCIA TECNOLÓGICA: DISCUTINDO APPCC E QUALIDADE INTRÍNSECA
Authors: Antunes Rezende Enio , Nogueira Victor do Nascimento , Ferreira Felipe Ungarato , Araújo Aline Patrícia Mano , De Souza Karen Emanuelly Andrade
Published: August 2023

O avanço das agroindústrias produtoras de chocolates finos revela um novo momento para a Cadeia Produtiva do Cacau e Chocolate no Sul da Bahia, em que o aprimoramento da qualidade e da segurança desses alimentos torna-se imprescindível. Partindo-se do objetivo de analisar o sistema de gestão da qualidade na produção de chocolates finos em uma agroindústria na cidade de Ilhéus-BA a partir de uma proposta de elaboração de uma Análise dos Perigos e Pontos Críticos de Controle, este trabalho utilizou a abordagem teórica de Cadeias Produtivas Agroalimentares, associada ao conceito de Segurança de Alimentos, para viabilizar a análise da sua inocuidade e sanidade nas etapas produtivas de uma fábrica de chocolates finos. A partir da técnica do estudo de caso, os dados primários foram obtidos através de entrevistas não estruturadas e observação não participante. Observou-se que a empresa estudada implementou mecanismos de registro, monitoramento e ações corretivas de perigos em atendimento em parte significativa dos itens checados. Evidenciou-se, no estudo, o atendimento ao programa de pré-requisito que avalia as BPF e a presença de mecanismos de controle dos perigos microbiológicos análogos aos abordados no plano APPCC. Dessa forma, conclui-se que o sistema de gestão da qualidade da planta agroindustrial analisada possui controles que asseguram as condições higiênico-sanitárias em níveis satisfatórios para a promoção da produção de alimentos seguros.
Synthesis and Physiochemical Studies of Ibuprofen Ionic Liquid
Authors: Vaishnavi Mangrule  , Prasham Oswal  , Namrata Pandav  , Pradnya Jadhav  , Gauri Ugale  , Sourabh Chougule  , Pranav Patil
Published: August 2023

Block chain technology has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential to revolutionize various industries. This research paper explores the applications, challenges, and future directions of Block chain technology. It provides an overview of Block chain fundamentals, examines its real-world applications across different sectors, discusses the challenges and limitations associated with Block chain implementation, and explores future directions with a specific example
Desarrollo del lenguaje oral en los niños de 3 a 5 años en educación inicial
Authors: Suárez Viviana , Gálvez Maldonado Andrea Gabriela , Reyes Cedeño Clelia Consuelo
Published: August 2023

Resumen
El presente trabajo de investigación se enmarca en analizar el desarrollo del lenguaje oral para el fortalecimiento de la comunicación verbal en los niños de 3 a 5 años de educación inicial. 
Para el estudio se aplicó la técnica de la revisión documental utilizando el método cualitativo en la redacción científica. Se seleccionaron 25 artículos científicos adquiridos en las bases de datos Scielo, Dialnet, Redalyc y Scopus, para el análisis de información referente al tema de estudio permitiendo a los infantes interactuar, expresar sus emociones y sentimientos para promover en ellos un vínculo de socialización con el medio que los rodea.Concluimos que el desarrollo del lenguaje oral en los niños surge desde la estimulación por medio de las habilidades lingüísticas para proporcionar una correcta comunicación verbal y expresión oral favoreciendo así un ambiente de confianza y estabilidad emocional en los infantes.
Palabras clave: desarrollo del lenguaje, expresión oral, comunicación, lingüísticas.
competencias para la vida en los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje de Lengua
Authors: Brito Cardenas Katherine Esthela , Villavicencio Aguilar Carmita
Published: August 2023

Las competencias para la vida son un conjunto de habilidades y saberes que permiten al ser humano la interacción y la construcción de su identidad y su funcionalidad a nivel social, se focaliza en la competencia comunicativa, la cual  está enmarcada en el conocimiento teórico y la práctica del lenguaje, descomponiendo sus elementos para el análisis e indagación de sus implicaciones en la estructura pedagógica; cada competencia abarca una categoría: lingüística, psicolingüística, sociolingüística, pragmática, estratégica y tímica. Esta investigación tiene por objetivo comprender los procesos en las competencias para la vida comunicativa en el aprendizaje de la lengua materna en el ámbito académico. La metodología aplicada es mixta, fundamentándose en la recolección de datos cuantitativos y cualitativos, para la sustentación y sistematización de este proceso. Se encuestó a 45 estudiantes acerca de aspectos específicos de las competencias comunicativas utilizadas por los docentes de la institución; se realizó la observación de clases a 20 docentes de Básica Superior y Bachillerato. Los resultados evidenciaron limitaciones en la comunicación, organización de información, conectividad, retroalimentación y en las funciones del lenguaje. En base a estas deducciones se pretende el diseño de un programa de intervención centrado en estrategias metodológicas aplicables en de las sesiones sincrónicas y en los espacios convencionales de aprendizaje según el contexto de la virtualidad en los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje de lengua materna en los docentes de Básica Superior y Bachillerato de un colegio local para su factibilidad en la potenciación de las competencias comunicativas en los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Estructura de las organizaciones del sector productivo social solidario de la provincia de El Oro.
Authors: Pasiche Cabrera Cynthya , Ramon Guanuche Ronald Eugenio , Maza Iñiguez José Vicente
Published: August 2023

En la actualidad las organizaciones productivas constituidas bajo el sistema social solidario contribuyen en gran parte al desarrollo y la reactivación económica del país, bajo este contexto la presente investigación pretende, analizar la estructura del sector productivo social solidario por actividad de la provincia de El Oro, partiendo de la base de datos obtenidos desde la página web de la Superintendencia de Economía Popular y Solidaria, con la firme convicción de ser generadores de herramientas que aporten a procesos investigativos posteriores, al mismo tiempo, se aporta con información fundamental para el desarrollo del proyecto de servicio comunitario denominada, “Línea base de las actividades del sector productivo de la provincia de El Oro”, ejecutado por los estudiantes de la carrera de Contabilidad y Auditoría de la Universidad Técnica de Machala, para alcanzar el objetivo planteado, la investigación se presenta bajo un enfoque cualitativo, con el método descriptivo como base para el proceso investigativo, más el aporte de la técnica de la revisión bibliografía, así como el análisis de datos obtenidos desde la plataforma de la entidad rectora de este tipo de organizaciones, en la parte final de la investigación, se muestran resultados obtenidos durante el proceso, esto es, una base de datos de las organizaciones productivas que están bajo el control de la Superintendencia de Economía Popular y Solidaria de la provincia de El Oro, distribuida por actividad y según el estado actual de la organización, producto que se convierte en una herramienta necesaria para procesos de investigación científica.
Aumento de las desigualdades y la brecha salarial en mujeres jóvenes de Ecuador
Authors: Zhiminaicela-Cabrera Jonathan Bladimir , Ruiz-Blum José Roberto , Quiñonez-Quiñonez Andrea Izamar , Pineda-Lòpez Thalia Beatriz , Chuquisala-Chávez Luis Lenin
Published: August 2023

La pandemia de Covid-19 a nivel mundial agudizó las desigualdades y la brecha salarial. En este sentido se prevé evaluar el aumento de las desigualdades y la brecha salarial en mujeres jóvenes de Ecuador, durante la pandemia. Mediante el procesamiento de información obtenida de la base de datos de la encuesta del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD). Para estimar dicha problemática se empleó un método de estudio estadístico descriptivo, a través del manejo de tablas y visualización de datos. Bajo esta consideración, se conceptualiza una comparación efectiva entre hombres y mujeres jóvenes, entre 18 y 29 años, de las ciudades de Guayaquil, Quito, Loja y Machala, durante los meses de mayo a junio y agosto a septiembre, tomando en cuenta su cambio de estatus laboral, la disminución del ingreso y el aumento de las cargas en el hogar, en base la división sexual del trabajo. Así se evidenció el aumento en el aumento de las actividades del hogar en mujeres ecuatorianas jóvenes, además de una mayor pérdida de empleo en comparación a la población masculina encuesta.
O processo criativo da representação estética no metaverso
Authors: Lisot Paula Winter , Pinheiro Cristiano Max Pereira , Schreiber Dusan , Valiati Vanessa Amalia Dalpizol , Barth Mauricio
Published: August 2023

A criatividade é considerada um importante pilar para a sociedade, uma vez que influencia a forma como as pessoas interagem com o mundo e, também, impulsiona evoluções por meio de inovações, novas descobertas e experimentações. Nesse sentido, a globalização e o advento de novas tecnologias como a realidade virtual (VR) possibilitaram o desenvolvimento de ambientes digitais que podem estimular a criatividade dos indivíduos através da ampliação de experiências e sensações. Com este cenário em vigência, o presente estudo tem como objetivo compreender as escolhas de representação estética no metaverso inspiradas pela temática fantasia, uma vez que a customização de avatares impacta diretamente na forma como o indivíduo socializa no ambiente virtual. Para apresentar um panorama inicial, optou-se por um procedimento metodológico de natureza aplicada, com objetivos descritivos e procedimentos técnicos que envolvem a pesquisa bibliográfica e a observação não-participante, utilizando uma abordagem qualitativa. A observação foi realizada através da plataforma Decentraland e ancorada nos medidores de pensamento divergente desenvolvidos por Torrance (1995). Como resultado, o panorama analítico demonstra que é possível compreender as escolhas de representação estética de um indivíduo por meio dos medidores desenvolvidos e que cada pessoa manifesta níveis distintos em cada um deles, mesmo colocados sob a mesma situação.
Direto da Sarjeta: diálogos possíveis entre Cangaço Overdrive, de Zé Wellington e Walter Geovani, e Ronin, de Frank Miller
Authors: Maia Mateus de Novaes
Published: August 2023

O presente artigo discute as conexões entre as HQs Cangaço Overdrive (2018), de Zé Wellington e Walter Geovani e Ronin (1983-1984), de Frank Miller. As duas obras foram pioneiras em seu trânsito por diferentes tradições artísticas — enquanto Ronin antecipou o movimento cyberpunk, Cangaço Overdrive articulou elementos que configurariam o sertãopunk ainda antes do movimento tomar forma. Ambas também tomam como ponto de partida a ressurreição de uma figura de um passado heroico em um futuro distópico, mas se diferenciam na forma como desenvolvem a relação dessas figuras com o mundo ao qual elas retornam em seu deslocamento temporal — isto é, tratam de maneira radicalmente diversa a relação do passado com o futuro. Defende-se, a partir deste cotejo, que as semelhanças superficiais entre as obras são menos significativas em sua análise conjunta do que suas diferentes apreensões do capitalismo tardio, expressivas dos movimentos literários a que se associam e de seus respectivos quadros ideológicos.
Coming-of-Age as Ecocitizens in Young Adult Climate Fiction: Saci Lloyd’s The Carbon Diaries 2015 and 2017
Authors: Xausa Chiara
Published: August 2023

This article considers the threat of environmental destruction in YA dystopian imagination by providing a close reading of Saci Lloyd’s The Carbon Diaries 2015 (2008) and The Carbon Diaries 2017 (2010) that particularly considers whether these texts espouse radical social change and whether they offer hope or despair. First, the article demonstrates that Lloyd’s novels do not merely portray climate change as a backdrop for human drama, but rather attempt to disentangle the environmental crisis from the post-political sphere (Swyngedouw 2010) where humanity as a whole is under threat. While its protagonists learn to cope with ecological uncertainty and the multidimensional challenges of climate change, indeed, they also come to terms with the social and political dimensions of climate change. Second, the article claims that one of the most important features of these two novels is their attempt to explore the challenges faced by the younger generations when dealing with the contemporary climate challenge. Young people in fact bear a disproportionate burden of the environmental crises the world faces today and are subject to climate anxiety. Moreover, they are not only disproportionately impacted by climate change, but their agency and visions of the future are often placed under erasure discursively. Lloyd’s novels, instead, provide a young adult perspective on the uneven universality of climate change. Finally, the article suggests that the presence of utopian hope at the conclusion of the novels does not provide a consoling and comforting happy ending but helps readers to come to terms with an imperfect world. The article’s close reading of The Carbon Diaries 2015 and 2017, therefore, attempts to underscore the novels’ projection of a possible future where a radical systemic change is envisaged.
Subjective Memory Complaints Predict Decline in Memory, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, and Social Participation in Older Adults: A Fixed-Effects Model
Authors: Lee Chang Dae , Foster Erin R.
Published: August 2023

Importance: Although subjective memory complaints (SMCs) have been suggested to be associated with future memory impairment, limitations in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and social participation restriction, these associations are still inconclusive.

Objective: To determine whether changes in SMCs over time predict decline in memory, IADLs, and social participation in older adults.

Design: Longitudinal study.

Setting: Community.

Participants: Sample 1 included 2,493 community-dwelling older adults drawn from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) data collected between 2004 and 2018. Sample 2 included 1,644 community-dwelling older adults drawn from the HRS data collected between 2008 and 2018.

Outcomes and Measures: Self-reported SMCs, memory function, self-reported IADL performance, and self-reported social participation.

Results: The mean age of Sample 1 at baseline was 70.16 yr; 1,468 (58.88%) were female. In Sample 1, immediate and delayed memory (all ps < .001) and IADL performance (p < .01) declined over time. Increases in SMCs over time significantly predicted future immediate and delayed memory declines (p < .01 and p < .001, respectively) and future IADL performance decline (p < .001), after controlling for depressive symptoms. The mean age of Sample 2 at baseline was 71.52 yr; 928 (56.45%) were female. In Sample 2, social participation declined over time (all ps < .001). Increases in SMCs over time significantly predicted future social participation decline (p < .05), after controlling for depressive symptoms.

Conclusions and Relevance: Increases in SMCs predict future decline in memory, IADL performance, and social participation after accounting for depressive symptoms.

What This Article Adds: SMCs can be used as an early indicator of future memory impairment, IADL limitations, and social participation restrictions in older adults. Furthermore, interventions that minimize SMCs may help older adults achieve successful aging.
A relevância do papel da segurança jurídica na tributação da era digital
Authors: Gurgel de Faria Luiz Alberto , Vasconcelos Saldanha Igor
Published: August 2023

O objetivo do artigo é correlacionar a segurança jurídica com as novas características da tributação na era digital. Primeiramente, serão abordados o conceito e a importância da segurança para as relações jurídicas em um Estado Democrático de Direito. Em seguida, será destacada a fundamentalidade da segurança jurídica no campo do Direito Tributário, no qual exerce papel essencial na relação Estado-Contribuinte. Feitas essas abordagens, será apresentada a nova realidade negocial enfrentada pelo Direito Tributário na busca de previamente indicar as manifestações de riqueza objeto da tributação. Por fim, serão enumerados os principais desafios para se manter rígida a segurança jurídico-tributária em um período em que as bases econômicas de incidência dos tributos se modificam e se renovam tão rapidamente.
Association between electronic nicotine delivery systems use and risk of stroke: a meta-analysis of 1,024,401 participants
Authors: Awad Kamal , Mohammed Maged , Martin Seth S. , Banach Maciej
Published: August 2023

Introduction

To evaluate the relationship between electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use and the risk of stroke when compared to non-smokers.

Material and methods

A comprehensive search was conducted until June 15, 2023. We included observational studies that assessed association of current or former usage of ENDS with risk of stroke compared with non-smokers, reported the risk estimate as odds ratio (OR) or hazard ratio (HR) and were adjusted for possible confounders.

Results

6 studies with 1,024,401 participants were included in our analysis. ENDS use was associated with a significant increased risk of stroke (OR = 1.52; 95% CI: 1.17–1.97) compared with non-users. A non-significant association was found between former ENDS use and risk of stroke (OR = 1.03; 95% CI: 0.87–1.21).

Conclusions

The ENDS usage appears to be associated with a higher risk of stroke compared to non-use, whereas there was no association between former ENDS use and the risk of stroke.
Houses of God
Authors: Barnhouse Lucy C.
Published: August 2023

This chapter, focusing on the archdiocese of Mainz, examines how hospitals were affected by the development of canon law. Legal religious status became increasingly important for hospital communities over the course of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, but the methods for obtaining this status were only gradually defined. Though hospitals’ entitlement to the privileges of religious status could be tendentious, hospitals were not separated, legally or in the eyes of ecclesiastical authorities, from other kinds of religious institutions. Surviving documents indicate that the sick-poor and the staff who served them could be agents of legal processes. At ecumenical and provincial councils, the privileges of hospitals were repeatedly defined in terms of the service of the sick-poor.
Mainz’s Hospital Sisters and the Rights of Religious Women
Authors: Barnhouse Lucy C.
Published: August 2023

This chapter analyzes how Mainz’s hospital sisters, and similar communities, can be understood as part of the history of women’s religious houses. The late medieval history of the independent hospital formed by the hospital sisters has hitherto been virtually unexamined, and its administration has been misattributed to the cathedral chapter. This seriously distorts, I argue, the image of Mainz’s decentralized hospital landscape. Although civic authorities and male religious leaders in Mainz sought to have the women incorporated into one of the city’s Cistercian houses, the women themselves saw hospital service as central to their religious identity. That the management of their hospital was a communal priority for the women of St. Agnes is suggested by the fact that they funneled resources towards it and concentrated properties around it.
Clustering User Sentiment Transportasi Online Gojek Dan Grab Dengan Metode K-Means
Authors: Annam Dyno Syaiful , Hananto Agustia , Nurapriani Fitria , Tukino Tukino
Published: August 2023

Sebagai layanan transportasi online, masyarakat sering membicarakannya dengan memberikan pendapatnya melalui berbagai media sosial, salah satunya Google Play opini yang diberikan oleh masyarakat terhadap layanan trasportasi online juga beragam. Pengguna memberikan ulasan mengenai aplikasi tersebut, tentunya pengguna akan memilih aplikasi yang memiliki ulasan yang baik. Namun memantau dari ulasan masyarakat umum tidaklah mudah, karena jumlahnya sangat banyak untuk diolah sehingga peneliti ingin mendapat informasi yang tepat dan akurat dari ulasan user Gojek dan Grab menggunakan teknik clustering yaitu dengan metode K-means menggunakan aplikasi rapidminer. Hasil pengujian dari kedua aplikasi tersebut dapat di simpulkan bahwa gojek dan grab mendapatkan ulasan yang tidak begitu berbeda jauh walaupun grab lebih baik ulasannya, Klasisfikasi menggunakan metode K-Means memberikan solusi terhadap permasalahan analisis sentimen dalam ulasan pengguna aplikasi Transportasi online.
Development of Quizizz Game-Based Interactive Learning Media to Improve Learning Outcomes
Authors: Wahyuni Wahyuni , Mariatun Ika Lis , Sholeh Yusrianto
Published: August 2023

In this digital era, it is very important to understand and use technology wisely to adapt to digital transformation. Technology affects the quality of education in these turbulent times. A game is an interesting learning medium with an interactive nature. Currently, educators can choose Quizizz as an interesting learning environment supporting the learning process. This study aims to provide teachers with interactive learning media interventions based on quizizz games in Economics class X SMA Darul Hadits, Sepulu District, Bangkalan Regency. This time, learning media development uses the research model (ADDIE). The research subjects included in the development of interactive learning media are validation tests by media validators, practitioner validators, and material validators, as well as tests aimed at students. Research data were obtained through observation techniques, questionnaires, and interviews with economics teachers and several class X SMA Darul Hadits regarding the learning process. The study results show that the teacher uses lecture and discussion methods using LKS and PowerPoint media in economics learning. So, with this, the researcher uses the Quizizz game application to support student learning enthusiasm so that later it will improve student learning outcomes. This study got a very good response from teachers and students.
Efecto de una dieta con base en vaina de mezquite, maguey y nopal sobre la producción y calidad fisicoquímica de leche de cabras Saanen
Authors: Galaviz Castillo Julia Carolina , Rodríguez Rangel Felipe Asael , Rendón Huerta Juan Antonio , Álvarez Fuentes Gregorio , Morales Rueda Juan Ángel , García López Juan Carlos
Published: August 2023

Con el objetivo de evaluar la producción y calidad de leche de cabras Sannen suplementadas con ensilado de maguey, penca de nopal y vaina de mezquite, dos dietas para cabras productoras de leche fueron elaboradas. La primera dieta se elaboró con maíz, alfalfa, soya y pollinaza (dieta1); la segunda se formuló con los mismos ingredientes y se suplementó con maguey, nopal y mezquite (dieta 2). Un análisis químico y una prueba de digestibilidad in vitro de las dietas fueron realizadas. Ocho cabras de la raza Saanen de segundo parto se utilizaron en el experimento. Las cabras se alimentaron con dichas dietas durante 28 días; las variables involucradas fueron producción de leche por día y para definir su calidad fisicoquímica se midieron porcentaje de grasa, lactosa, proteína y sólidos no grasos. La producción de leche fue mayor con la dieta 1 (P < 0.05); sin embargo, el porcentaje de grasa fue mayor (P < 0.05) con la dieta 2 (3.6 %); las otras variables fueron similares con ambas dietas. La suplementación con maguey, nopal y mezquite disminuyó la producción de leche; la calidad de la leche fue similar entre las dietas. Además, el costo de alimentación por animal disminuyó 54 %, i.e. cambió de $22 a $10 pesos.
Requerimientos y balance nutricional de fósforo y proteína cruda en plantas preferidas por el borrego cimarrón (Ovis canadensis mexicana)
Authors: Bautista-De-Luna M. Susana , Tarango-Arámbula Luis A. , Mendoza-Martínez Germán , Olmos Oropeza Genaro , Martínez-Montoya Juan F. , Ugalde-Lezama Saúl , Lánderos-Sánchez Cesáreo
Published: August 2023

El objetivo fue analizar el contenido y valor nutricional del fósforo y proteína cruda de la dieta del borrego cimarrón en la Unidad de Manejo para la Conservación de la Vida Silvestre (UMA), Rancho Noche Buena, Sonora, México, durante la estación de otoño. Durante el otoño de 2018 y 2019 se recolectaron 37 especies de plantas que conforman la dieta del borrego cimarrón. Los contenidos de fósforo y proteína en plantas se determinaron. Los balances nutricionales de fósforo y proteína cruda se estimaron para el borrego cimarrón considerando como referencias el consumo y los requerimientos de fósforo y proteína cruda de borregos domésticos. Los árboles y arbustos presentaron los contenidos mayores de fósforo y proteína cruda. El aporte de fósforo fue 1.39 g·kg-1, mientras que el de proteína en 2018 fue de 125 g·kg-1 y en 2019 fue de 93.9 g·kg-1. Las especies que aportaron más fósforo y proteína a la dieta fueron Acacia willardiana, Mascagnia macroptera, Hibiscus denudatus y Simmondsia chinensis. El balance de fósforo fue negativo para todas las etapas fisiológicas en ovinos, mientras que el balance de proteína fue negativo para corderos en crecimiento en ambos años y para corderos en lactancia temprana en 2019. El balance nutricional mostró deficiencias de fósforo y proteína cruda en la dieta del borrego cimarrón durante el otoño en Sonora, México.
Detección de anticuerpos anti-Coccidioides immitis en suero de pequeños mamíferos silvestres en una localidad del Altiplano Potosino
Authors: Rivera-Ovalle Leonel , Vega-Manriquez Xochil , Posadas-Leal César , Santos Díaz Rosa , Rangel-Flores José , Carreón-Lizcano Paola , Lobo-Martínez Miranda , Noriega-López Agustín , Castañón-Olivares Laura , Segundo-Zaragoza Carolina
Published: August 2023

La evidencia histórica con respecto a la coccidioidomicosis en México refiere a una enfermedad con distribución definida en la frontera norte del país. Sin embargo, pese al endemismo señalado en el territorio mexicano, así como en Estados Unidos de América, la información con respecto a esta situación en México es escasa. Esta investigación se señala como el primer informe mexicano sobre la determinación de anticuerpos contra Coccidioides immitis en suero de pequeños mamíferos de carácter silvestre en una región del Altiplano Potosino. En el municipio de Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, San Luis Potosí, México, se muestrearon 54 mamíferos de talla pequeña: Didelphis virginiana, Sciurus oculatus, Otospermophilus variegatus, Rattus norvegicus y Neotoma sp. mediante la técnica de inmunodifusión doble en agar, se detectaron anticuerpos anti-Coccidioides immitis en 42.5% (23/54) de las muestras. Ello permite proponer que la fauna y el ambiente presentan condiciones favorables para que el hongo desarrolle su ciclo biológico en la zona. Con este estudio se establecen bases para futuros análisis de este organismo fúngico en relación con su adaptación a diferentes entornos naturales.
Transformación de los sistemas de producción piloncillera en la Huasteca Potosina: el caso de Cruztujub, Fracción Cruztujub y La Garza
Authors: Santiago-Guzmán Marina , Chávez-Arellano María Eugenia , Baca del Moral Julio , Santos-Cervantes Cristóbal
Published: August 2023

Los piloncilleros de la Huasteca Potosina han incursionado en diversas formas de producción de piloncillo industrial pasando por la elaboración en cono, hasta la producción de granulado, con el objetivo de adecuarse al mercado y mejorar el ingreso. En este trabajo se estudian los sistemas de producción piloncilleros presentes en las localidades de Cruztujub, Fracción Cruztujub y La Garza, Tancanhuitz, San Luis Potosí, con el objetivo de exponer las estrategias de producción piloncillera que las familias campesinas de estas localidades han instrumentado como una forma de adaptación a los nuevos requerimientos del mercado, y así poder dar continuidad a su actividad. De acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos se han visto mejoras en la conversión productiva de piloncillo industrial a piloncillo granulado, sin embargo, aún resulta insuficiente garantizar la reproducción socioeconómica de las familias rurales campesinas, por lo tanto, los miembros tienden a realizar otras actividades como la comercialización de productos agrícolas, jornales y oficios. Es importante que las entidades correspondientes efectúen la promoción en el consumo de productos naturales elaborados por campesinos para impulsar la economía familiar campesina.
Analisis Usability Testing Menggunakan Metode SUS (System Usability Scale) Terhadap Kepuasan Pengguna Aplikasi Shopee
Authors: Huda Nurul , Habrizons Frans , Satriawan Andre , Iranda Muhammad , Pramuda Tintou
Published: August 2023

Aplikasi Shopee adalah platform e-commerce yang populer dan diandalkan di Asia Tenggara terkhususnya di Indonesia, dari beberapa pengalaman pengguna yang baik dan memiliki beragam fitur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis ketergunaan dan kepuasan pengguna aplikasi Shopee dengan menggunakan metode System Usability Scale (SUS). Metode yang digunakan ini melibatkan penggunaan pertanyaan khusus kepada partisipan dan skala Likert untuk mengukur respons mereka. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa kecepatan aplikasi ialah faktor yang mana dapat mempengaruhi kepuasan pengguna. Kualitas dari informasi, fitur, dan kelengkapan halaman penjual dan pembeli mendapatkan skor tinggi, menunjukkan bahwa pengguna puas dengan fitur dan layanan yang disediakan oleh aplikasi Shopee. Peningkatan kecepatan aplikasi dapat meningkatkan kepuasan pengguna, sementara kualitas informasi, fitur, dan kelengkapan halaman penjual dan pembeli sudah memuaskan dan Aplikasi Shopee secara keseluruhan dapat diterima.