bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ADHD on Trial
Authors: Gordon Michael
Published: September 2023

In 2006 Philadelphia, graduate student Jonathan Love sued the organization that publishes the Law School Admissions Test. Love had attained average scores on the test, but claimed he should have been given extra time because he qualified as a person with a disability - and allowances provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act - due to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The case, which drew in author psychologist Michael Gordon as an expert witness for the defense, reached federal court and resulted in a precedent-setting ruling still as controversial as the disorder that triggered the trial. In this work, Gordon takes us into the courtroom and behind the scenes with attorneys and experts to look not only at this trial, but more than a dozen others that have involved ADHD or other psychiatric diagnoses, and the questions they raise, including what the real meaning of disability is, how malingering can be an issue with psychological disorders, and what the more far-reaching effects for the public can be if accommodations are provided to people who do not have a legally-defined disability. When does deference to an individual with a disorder like ADHD begin to invade the rights of the non-disabled?

Controversy fills these pages, from discussion of ADHD and the debate over its justifiability as a disability to public reactions regarding the ruling in Love's case and others. Comparisons and contrasts are also raised between the Love trial and earlier cases involving people claiming psychological disabilities who fought actions by The National Board of Medical Examiners, United Airlines, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine, and other organizations. Do the decisions help or harm disability rights and people with disabilities? Gordon offers the insights not only of a psychologist, but a seasoned legal insider who has testified as an expert witness at many of the trials.
Buildings and Landmarks of 19th-Century America
Authors: Greene Elizabeth B.
Published: September 2023

An invaluable resource for readers interested in architecture and design that demonstrates how the construction, form, and function of key structures in the 19th-century influenced American social, political, economic, and intellectual life.
America has always been a nation of thinkers, believers, creators, and builders. Evidence of this is plentiful among the landmarks constructed in the 19th century. Buildings and Landmarks of 19th-Century America: American Society Revealed examines many examples that include homes, office buildings, recreational spaces, military sites, religious buildings, and other landmarks in a variety of geographical locations, discussing the background, architecture, and cultural significance of each. Each engaging, accessible entry not only provides readers detailed information about how the landmark relates to what was going on in American society at the time of its construction but also sparks the reader's interest to research the subject further. As examples, consider that a rural cemetery built in Massachusetts in the early 19th century was the prime influence on public park design and led to the construction of New York's Central Park and many other public parks since. The millionaire industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie built many of the first free public libraries in the country, which led to the development of municipal public library systems. The huge success of 19th-century world's fairs, like the 1876 Centennial Exhibition and the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition, had lasting effects on society through the many new products that they introduced to the public. Throughout the book, landmarks are analyzed to elucidate their influence on many aspects of 19th-century society, including the treatment of the mentally ill, impact of religious revivals, growth of leisure and vacation time, and housing for the poor and the western homesteader, among many others. In the "How to Evaluate Buildings and Structures" section, readers are prompted to consider questions such as "What specific purposes did the building or structure have?" "When was it constructed, and what were the circumstances?" and "What was the need it addressed?" Students will learn about the period while also developing the skills of observation and assessment needed to analyze these landmarks and draw meaningful conclusions from them about their context and significance. The discussion of each landmark serves to help readers with these elements of critical thinking, assessment, and analysis.
Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America
Authors: Greene Elizabeth B. , Salo Edward
Published: September 2023

“This engaging book uses buildings and structures as a lens through which to explore various strands of U.S. social history, revealing the connections between architecture and the cultural, economic, and political events before and during these American landmarks’ construction.

During the 20th and 21st centuries, the United States became the dominant world power. The tumultuous progression of our nation to global leader can be seen in the social, cultural, and political history of the United States over the last century, and the country’s evolution is also reflected in major buildings and landmark sites across the nation.

Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America: American Society Revealed documents how the construction, design, and function of famous buildings and structures can inform our understanding of societies of the past. Its text and images enable readers to get a deeper understanding of the buildings themselves as well as what happened at each structure’s location and how those events fit into our nation’s history. Through the study of specific buildings or types of buildings that influenced the cultural, social, and political history of the nation, readers will explore monuments to presidents, learn about how the first tract home neighborhoods came into existence, and marvel at the role of buildings in helping us get to the moon, just to mention a few topics.”
The COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hillstrom Laurie Collier
Published: September 2023

This authoritative work provides a thorough overview of the COVID-19 pandemic that swept the globe in 2020, devoting particular attention to its impact on all aspects of American society.

The 21st Century Turning Points series is a one-stop resource for understanding the people and events changing America today. Each volume provides readers with a clear, authoritative, and unbiased understanding of a single issue or event that is driving national debate about our nation's leaders, institutions, values, and priorities.

This particular volume is devoted to the deadly COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted social, economic, and political institutions across the globe in 2020. It documents the spread of the virus around the world and the mounting toll it took on the health and lives of people in the United States and elsewhere; surveys the response to the pandemic (both in statements and policies) by the Trump administration, state governments, and various scientific and public health organizations; explains the impact of the pandemic on U.S. schools, businesses, industries, and workers; shows why communities of color and poor Americans were disproportionately impacted; and studies the ways in which COVID-19 has changed the U.S. forever.
Digital Detox
Authors: Schell Bernadette H.
Published: September 2023

This book discusses the dangers of too much technology use, explores the benefits of digital detoxing, and outlines the different programs and approaches available to help you unplug. It's an invaluable resource for readers looking to establish a healthier relationship with the digital world. Health professionals and the general public are becoming increasingly aware that addiction to the internet, social media, online games, and other forms of technology has become a real problem with significant negative impacts on physical, psychological, and social health. To combat this issue, some are now undertaking a "digital detox," and many options have emerged to help individuals unplug, whether for a weekend or for longer-term change. Digital Detox: Why Taking a Break from Technology Can Improve Your Well-Being explores both the dark side of technology's ever-present existence in today's world and what individuals can do to find better balance in their digital lives. Part I explores addiction to the internet and other novel technologies. What effect does overindulgence in social media, gaming, online shopping, or even "doomscrolling" through internet news sites have on our self-esteem, relationships with others, and happiness? This section also explores how researchers study and quantify technology addiction. Part II focuses on the digital detox countermovement, examining how various programs, support groups, retreats, and even technology itself can help individuals conquer their digital addictions.
Fair or Foul
Authors: Kudlac Christopher S.
Published: September 2023

This intriguing book offers a comprehensive examination of all issues related to sports and criminal behavior, from high school to professional athlete, player to spectator. Fair or Foul: Sports and Criminal Behavior in the United States is an examination of the intersection of these two increasingly connected worlds. The book was written to answer two questions. First, is there a relationship between athletic participation and criminal behavior? Second, what other connections—positive or negative—exist between sports and crime?

To arrive at his answers, author Christopher S. Kudlac surveys professional, college, and high school sports in relation to crime, spectator crime, and gambling. Other topics include how urban sports programs help deter kids from getting involved in crime and how the use of sports in prisons has worked to positive effect. The book also examines the issues of aggression, masculinity, commercial incentives (or disincentives), and other contributing factors that may spur illegal activity among athletes and spectators. Looking at the subject from the perspectives of criminal justice and forensic psychology, Kudlac is able to uncover just how intertwined the two worlds are—for better or for worse.
Guide to the Universe: Inner Planets
Authors: Grier Jennifer A. , Rivkin Andrew S.
Published: September 2023

An expert in planetary sciences offers an accessible synopsis of scientific knowledge about the celestial bodies with which we are most familiar—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

This volume in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series covers the inner planets–Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Thematic chapters discuss all of the many areas of astronomical research surrounding each subject, providing readers with the most up-to-date understanding of current knowledge and the ways in which it has been obtained.

Like all of the books in this series, Inner Planets is scientifically sound, but written with the student in mind. It is an excellent first step for researching the exciting scientific discoveries of the Earth and its closest neighbors.
Hidden Animals
Authors: Newton Michael
Published: September 2023

A global survey of unknown creatures reported by thousands of eyewitnesses’creatures that have either been verified, refuted, or are still being examined by scientific researchers.

Hidden Animals: A Field Guide to Batsquatch, Chupacabra, and Other Elusive Creatures welcomes readers into the fascinating world of cryptozoology’the scientific pursuit of legendary creatures that sometimes reveals hoaxes and sometimes identifies real, previously unknown species. Compiled by Michael Newton, author of the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology, it is the first comprehensive guide covering the crossroads of zoology and folklore written for both the young and the young at heart.

Organized by type of creature type, such as giant animals, missing links, and living fossils, Hidden Animals surveys various beings reported and pursued worldwide from ancient times to the present, in every corner of the globe. In the process, it relates classic myths and legends to identified flesh-and-blood animals. Readers will be captivated by both the scientific evidence supporting the existence of specific cryptids and the exposure of notorious frauds or cases of mistaken identity.
The Politics of Cancer
Authors: Whitman Cobb Wendy N.
Published: September 2023

This book examines the politics of cancer, explains how our government is intrinsically tied to cancer research efforts, and documents how major political actors make cancer policy and are influenced in their decision making by political, social, scientific, and economic variables. Is whether we contract cancer—and whether we survive the disease, if we get it—largely just a result of good versus bad luck, or are these outcomes regarding cancer tied to the policies and actions of our federal government? Cancer-treating drug development and approval is overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, billions of dollars of federal money are devoted towards cancer research, and exposure of citizens to potentially cancer-causing environments or chemicals is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, all of these factors can be affected by the political motivations of our most powerful politicians. The Politics of Cancer: Malignant Indifference analyzes the policy environment of cancer in America: the actors, the political institutions, the money, and the disease itself, identifying how haphazard U.S. government policy toward cancer research has been and how the president, Congress, government bureaucracies, and even the cancer industry have failed to meet timelines and make the expected discoveries. Whitman Cobb examines funding for the National Cancer Institute and the roles of the executive, Congress, policy entrepreneurs, and the bureaucracy as well as that of the state of cancer science. She argues that despite the so-called "war on cancer," no strategic, comprehensive government policy has been imposed—leading to an indecisive cancer policy that has significantly impeded cancer research. Written from a political science perspective, the book enables readers to gain insight into the realities of science policy and the ways in which the federal government is both the source of funding for much of cancer research and often deficient in setting comprehensive and consistent anti-cancer policy. Readers will also come to understand how Congress, the president, the bureaucracy, and the cancer industry all share responsibility for the current state of cancer policy confusion and consider whether pharmaceutical companies, for-profit cancer treatment hospitals, and interest groups like the American Cancer Society have a personal incentive to keep the fight alive.
THE (DES)CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONCEPT OF ADHD AND MEDICALIZATION OF EDUCATION IN THE LIGHT OF HISTORICAL-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
Authors: Cristovam Moreira de Santana José , Maria Carvalho da Graça Furtado Izaura
Published: September 2023

This article aims to present a critical analysis of the concepts that encompass ADHD. In this sense, it is understood that contrary to some of the opinions described, the influence of the family environment and the entire social, historical and cultural context of the individual determines the incidence or not of “distant” factors of the so-called standard behavior and, already stigmatizes the individual, sometimes from early childhood, to the label of having a disorder.
Mamíferos del Perú
Authors: Padilla Bardalez Kevin
Published: September 2023

Mamíferos Del Perú nace como opúsculo del trabajo de un inquieto profesor de dibujo conjugado al espíritu infatigable de la niñez y en un contexto de ideas, ilusiones, anhelos, destellos, imágenes, vivencias, surge una espléndida oportunidad para plasmar todo lo mencionado en gráficos. Hemos tratado de vincular nuestro mundo de ensueño lleno de idealidades a la nutrida fauna peruana, el lápiz trazó la sublime inocencia de sus autores, con la inmensidad de espíritu del guía y determinó que Mamíferos Del Perú viera la luz en la cuna de la cultura amazónica: Moyobamba.
Recensiones
Authors: I. M. B.
Published: September 2023

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 406, 1982: 841-844.
GELENEKSEL TÜRK SANAT MÜZİĞİNDE TAKSİM İCRASINI GELİŞTİRMEYE YÖNELİK ÖNERİLER, RAST ve UŞŞAK MAKAMI ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: ALTINKÖPRÜ Halil
Published: September 2023

GELENEKSEL TÜRK SANAT MÜZİĞİNDE TAKSİM İCRASINI GELİŞTİRMEYE YÖNELİK ÖNERİLER, RAST ve UŞŞAK MAKAMI ÖRNEĞİ

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Geleneksel Türk müziğinin en önemli türlerinden biri olan taksim, gerek kurgusu gerekse icra özellikleri ile diğer türlerden farklıdır. Taksim türünün giriş/baş, ara, son, geçiş, fihrist, soru-cevaplı (karabatak) ve meyan taksimi şeklinde farklı çeşitleri vardır. Taksimi bir doğaçlamadan ayıran en önemli özellik ise makam olgusudur. Makam olgusu, taksimin icra edilme amacını da beraberinde getirir ve taksimden sonra icra edilecek eserlere hazırlık niteliği taşır. Taksim icrasını geliştirmeye yönelik çalışmaların, geçmişten günümüze meşk kültürü içinde dinleme, gözlem ve tekrara dayalı ampirik çalışma yöntemi ile yapıldığı bilinmektedir. Bu çalışmada; Taksim kurgusu yapılırken kompozisyon algısını geliştirme, giriş-gelişme ve sonuç bölümleri için melodik-teknik müzik pasajları çalışmaları yanında, “şablon yöntemi” diyebileceğimiz bazı kalıp motiflerin yazılıp, onlar üzerinden çalışmaların farklı makamlara uyarlanması önerilmektedir. Çalışmanın örneklemini Rast ve Uşşak makamı taksim notasyonu oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada, Rast ve Uşşak makamı baş/giriş taksimi örneği ile taksim icra becerisinin oluşmasına yönelik teknik ve melodik pasajlar, şablon amaçlı yazılarak bunların önce seyir şeklinde bağımsız icra edilmesi, akabinde rakamlandırılan cümleler şeklinde sıralı icra edilerek taksim halini alması önerisi yer almaktadır. Ayrıca Rast ve Uşşak makamı örneğinde geliştirilen yöntemin diğer makamlara da uygulanmasının, çalgı eğitim sürecine katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir. İrticalen yapılan taksim icrasının, yazılı materyallerle eğitim sürecine dahil edilmesi, ilk etapta türün yapısına ters bir yaklaşım gibi görünebilir ancak teknik ve melodik kalıp pasajların yazılması, eğitim süresince kılavuz niteliği taşıyacaktır. Taksim icrası geliştirmeye yönelik genel geçer öneriler ve son yıllarda müzik tarihine geçmiş usta icracıların taksim analizleri dışında, alanda yazılı kaynakların yetersiz oluşu çalışmanın özgün değeri açısından dikkate değerdir.
Cenobamate (Xcopri)
Authors: CADTH
Published: September 2023

CADTH recommends that Xcopri should be reimbursed by public drug plans as adjunctive therapy in the management of partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy whose seizures are not satisfactorily controlled with conventional therapy, if certain conditions are met.

Xcopri should only be reimbursed for the management of partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy whose seizures are not satisfactorily controlled with conventional therapy, according to the criteria used by the public drug plans for other third generation antiseizure medication (ASMs) that are currently reimbursed for the management of partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy whose seizures are not satisfactorily controlled with conventional therapy.

Xcopri should only be reimbursed if the daily cost of Xcopri is the same as or lower than the daily cost of other third generation adjunctive therapies (lacosamide, brivaracetam, eslicarbazepine, and perampanel), and if the potential budget impact of funding Xcopri is addressed.
American Librarians and Their Influence on Librarianship in Israel
Authors: Laznow Jacqueline
Published: September 2023

From the early 20th century on, American experts in librarianship helped establish the libraries of Israel. One such expert was Sophie Udin, an American Zionist activist who, like other experts, considered herself an agent of American modernization. Her activity in the Yishuv and the State of Israel is central to the history of American influence on Israeli Librarianship and spanned the decades of the 1920s and 1950s. She and her professional colleagues from North America brought with them concepts and methodologies that differed greatly from the traditional German system they encountered upon their arrival. Thus, they challenged the traditions that were in place in the emerging National Library and opened a gradual if obstacle-ridden path to change. The library organizations and collaborations they initiated eventually led to the recognition of librarianship as a profession requiring dedicated training, and of the library as a public rather than a purely academic educational resource. Moreover, since American librarianship is education-oriented, this played a significant role in the feminization of librarianship in Israel.
Análisis de principios y contenidos pedagógicos de Másteres de Cooperación Internacional y ONGDs
Authors: Nadal Masegosa Antonio
Published: September 2023

La formación universitaria de posgrado con respecto a la cooperación internacional constaba, en la Universidad de Granada, y hace más de una década, de dos másteres. Hoy solo existe el Máster Universitario en Cooperación al Desarrollo, Gestión Pública y de las ONGD. La presente investigación establece un diagnóstico y posterior análisis comparado de contenidos didácticos del vigente máster con el extinto Máster en Gestión de la Cooperación Internacional y de las ONGs (Departamento de Ciencia Política y de la Administración, Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociología), a través de sus planes docentes. Las conclusiones se relacionan con diferencias notables entre los másteres, mostrándose cuáles son estas, así como cuestionándose los porqués de las diferencias formativas entre una época y otra, dado un transcurso temporal hasta cierto punto escaso.
Feasibility analysis of optimal terahertz (THz) bands for passive limb sounding of middle and upper atmospheric wind
Authors: Wang Wenyu , Xu Jian , Wang Zhenzhan
Published: September 2023

Abstract. As of now, direct measurements of middle and upper atmospheric wind are still scarce, and the observation method is limited, especially for the
upper stratosphere and lower mesosphere. This paper presents a study of band selection to derive line-of-sight wind from 30 km to more than
120 km using a high-spectral-resolution terahertz (THz) radiometer, which can fill the measurement gap between lidar and
interferometer data. Simulations from 0.1–5 THz for evaluating the feasibility of the spaceborne THz limb sounder are described in this
study. The results show that high-precision wind (better than 5 m s−1) can be obtained from 40 to 70 km by covering a cluster of
strong O3 lines. By choosing strong O2 or H2O lines, the high-quality measurement can be extended to
105 km. The O atom (OI) lines can provide wind signals in the higher atmosphere. In addition, performance of different
instrument parameters, including spectral resolution, bandwidth, and measurement noise, was analyzed, and, lastly, four different band combinations are suggested.
Combining lime and organic amendments based on titratable alkalinity for efficient amelioration of acidic soils
Authors: Iticha Birhanu , Mosley Luke M. , Marschner Petra
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Ameliorating soil acidity using a combination of lime and organic amendments (OAs) can be an alternative to lime alone, but determining the appropriate OA rates can be difficult. We developed a new method for calculating the combined application rate of lime and OAs (wheat straw, faba bean straw, blended poultry litter, biochar, and compost), based on the titratable alkalinity of OA and the equilibrium lime buffer capacity (LBCeq) of acidic soils. The effect of calculated soil amendment rates on soil pH was validated at soil water contents of 60, 100, and 150 % field capacity (FC). The soil used to develop and validate the method was a sandy loam with pHw 4.84 and pHCa 4.21. The LBCeq of the soil was 1657 mg CaCO3 kg-1 pH-1. The titratable alkalinity of the OAs ranged from 11.7 cmol H+eq kg-1 for wheat straw to 357 cmol H+eq kg-1 for compost. At 60 % FC, faba bean and wheat straw amendment increased soil pHw to 6.48 and 6.42, respectively, whereas less biodegradable or resistant OAs (ROAs) (i.e. blended poultry litter, biochar, and compost) had lower pH values. At 150 % FC, the two straws increased soil pHw to only 5.93 and 5.75, respectively, possibly due to slower decomposition in submerged conditions, resulting in limited alkalinity production, whereas amendment with ROAs produced pHw values close to 6.5. With increasing lime equivalent value (LEV) of the OA, from 5.8 g CaCO3 kg-1 (wheat straw) to 179 g CaCO3 kg-1 (compost), the lime requirement to reach pHw 6.5 in lime-OA combinations decreased from 2.72 to 0.09 g CaCO3 kg-1. The method was proved to be effective in determining appropriate rates of OAs (with or without additional lime) for management of acidic sandy loam soils in this study, but it needs to be validated for a particular soil and amendment.
Evaluating the utility of active microwave observations as a snow mission concept using observing system simulation experiments
Authors: Cho Eunsang , Vuyovich Carrie M. , Kumar Sujay V. , Wrzesien Melissa L. , Kim Rhae Sung
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Satellite-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors have the potential to
provide the first global measure of snow water equivalent (SWE), with key
advantages compared to existing satellite observations (e.g., passive
microwave sensors) such as high spatial resolution and capability in
mountainous areas. While recent studies have shown some capability in
challenging conditions, such as deep snow and forested areas, there is still
work to be done to understand the limitations and benefits of these
observations in an assimilation system. In this study, we develop an
observing system simulation experiment (OSSE) to characterize the expected
error levels of active microwave-based volume-scattering SWE retrievals over
a western Colorado domain. We found that for a hypothetical SAR snow mission,
the root mean square error (RMSE) of SWE improves by about 20 % in the
mountainous environment if the retrieval algorithm can estimate SWE up to
600 mm and the tree cover fraction up to 40 %. Results also demonstrate that
the potential SWE retrievals have larger improvements in the tundra (43 %)
snow class, followed by boreal forest (22 %) and montane forest (17 %).
Even though active microwave sensors are known to be limited by liquid water
in the snowpack, they still reduced errors by up to 6 %–16 % of
domain-averaged SWE in the melting period, suggesting that the SWE retrievals
can add value to meltwater estimations and hydrological applications.
Overall, this work provides a quantitative benchmark of the utility of a
potential snow mission concept in a mountainous domain, helping to prioritize
future algorithm development and field validation activities.
Grandparenting and Retirement: Re-thinking Roles, Reciprocity, and Responsibility in Milan and Yaoundé
Authors: Walton Shireen , Awondo Patrick
Published: September 2023

In this article we comparatively explore experiences and notions of retirement in two ethnographic sites of Milan, Italy, and Yaoundé, Cameroon, by paying attention to how grandparenting is perceived and practiced in relation to kinship roles and responsibilities. The paper draws on comparative insights from the ASSA project and focuses on Walton’s research in Milan and Awondo’s in Yaoundé, carried out between 2018–2019. The paper explores how both retirement and grandparenting can be embedded in social and moral narratives, gendered distinctions, and various idealisations, while also reflecting individual positionalities and economic roles and responsibilities. Our discussion moves beyond the family context as a unit for analysis, considering how grandparents enact care in urban communities and related online environments such as WhatsApp groups. After a brief introduction to the two field sites, the first section of the paper addresses retirement in Milan and Yaoundé, before turning to consider how grandparenting and retirement is linked to wider conceptions of obligation and freedom in these two different urban neighbourhood contexts.
Ageing and the Transportal Home
Authors: Garvey Pauline , Wang Xinyuan
Published: September 2023

Taking a comparative approach to two field sites – Shanghai in China and Dublin in Ireland – this paper explores the relationship between ageing, home, and the impact of the smartphone on domestic space. Although Shanghai and Dublin are extremely diverse contexts, both have seen rapid social shifts in recent decades, and domestic life seems to reflect these changes. Here, we outline how older people reconfigure their lives through the manipulation of their homes, variously upsizing, downsizing, and rightsizing – but also through sifting through their possessions, decluttering, and adopting or adapting to new domestic spaces in different ways. However, whereas these material practices may be found in cities worldwide, we examine the smartphone in domestic environments and consider how the digital expands, create, blurs, or traverses conventional views of the home in each field site. A central concept here is the ‘transportal home’ (Miller et al. 2021).  Weaving perspectives from material and digital approaches in anthropology, we explore and expand the notion of the transportal home, as outlined in the comparative book, The Global Smartphone (Miller et al., 2021) and reiterated in brief here. We adopt this concept but take it further by asking how the transportal home differs in both fieldwork sites. This leads us to question the role of the transportal home in Shanghai and Dublin in terms of mediating, blurring, or traversing domestic boundaries, or expanding or shrinking social and architectural environments. Through these practices, conventional notions of home itself are challenged.
Book Review: Robots Won't Save Japan: An Ethnography of Eldercare Automation
Authors: Marshall Robert C.
Published: September 2023

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Book Review: Being Single in India: Stories of Gender, Exclusion, and Possibility
Authors: Chowkhani Ketaki
Published: September 2023

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The relationship between ageism, willingness to care for older adults and care behaviors of nursing students: A cross-sectional study
Authors: ORHAN Rumeysa , ERKOÇ Arzu
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine nursing student attitudes towards ageism, their willingness to care for older adults, their level of care quality perception, and to examine the relationships between them.

Material and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study was conducted at four different universities in Turkiye. The population for the research consisted of fourth-year students studying in the nursing departments of four different universities in 2020 – 2021 academic year. Data were collected using the Student Information Form, Ageism Attitude Scale, Elderly Patient Care Inventory, and Caring Behaviors Inventory-24. In the data analysis, independent samples t-test, ANOVA and Spearman Correlation were used.

Results: Students had positive attitudes towards ageism. There were positive relationships between ageism with perception of care quality and willingness to care for older adults.

Conclusion: The increases in students' positive attitudes towards ageism, their perception of the quality of care and willingness to care for the elderly are positive in parallel.

Keywords: Ageism, attitude, behavior, nursing student, older adult.
Pengaruh Parameter Pemotongan Pembubutan Konvensional Terhadap Kekasaran Permukaan Baja ST41
Authors: Ahmad Rifai  , Syaripuddin  , Anggrainy Rani , Agung Premono  , Ferry Budhi Susetyo
Published: September 2023

The turning process is essential in the manufacturing industry to produce a product. The quality of a product is greatly influenced by the turning process, which produces varying roughness characteristics of the product's surface. The selection of suitable cutting parameters greatly influences the surface roughness of the product from the turning process. Therefore, a study was carried out on the cutting parameter's effect on the workpiece's surface roughness. In this research, the material used was ST 41 steel with a diameter of 25.4 mm. The turning process uses a conventional lathe. Variation in this study is the cutting speed and feeding depth. The results showed that the higher the cutting speed, the smaller the surface roughness value. On the contrary, the greater the feeding depth, the greater the surface roughness value.
Patrimonio y cultura en torno a cultivos singulares: el caso del azafrán en Castilla-La Mancha (España)
Authors: Sánchez-Mateo Héctor Martínez , Cañizares Ruiz Mª del Carmen , Ruiz Pulpón Ángel Raúl , Ramírez Sánchez Iván
Published: September 2023

Los paisajes de la agricultura surgen de la interacción entre la naturaleza y el ser humano a lo largo del tiempo. Más allá de su finalidad productiva, forman parte de la identidad territorial de las personas que los habitan, donde la tradición, el saber hacer y el conocimiento de los ciclos naturales conforman un legado de clara dimensión cultural. El cultivo del azafrán en Castilla-La Mancha (España) genera un paisaje cultural agrario singular, por su modesta dimensión territorial en relación con el importante peso de los recursos patrimoniales, esencialmente de carácter intangible. El resultado de la revisión bibliográfica, en línea con la Carta de Baeza sobre Patrimonio Agrario, el análisis estadístico y el trabajo de campo, constatan la potencialidad del paisaje del azafrán como motor de dinamización económica territorial a través de su valoración como recurso turístico.
Study of the properties of Multi-walled carbon nanotubes/ Carbon Quantum Dots Nanocomposites
Authors: A. AL- Kareem Shaymaa , .J. Abbas Saeed
Published: September 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for various applications. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and quantum dots (QDs) are among the promising nanomaterials due to their unique properties. This study aims to synthesize and characterize multi-walled CNTs and QDs using the hydrothermal method. MWCNTs were synthesized at a temperature of 200°C using Ferrocene and Sulfur as precursors, while QDs were prepared at a temperature of 160°C using Polyethylene glycol (PEG). To fabricate the nanocomposite films, MWCNTs and QDs were mixed at different weight ratios (3:1, 2:2, and 1:3) through ultrasonic dispersion. The resulting mixture was then used to form films on glass surfaces. Characterization of the composites was carried out using a series of analyses including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and electrical conductivity measurements. From the FESEM measurements, spherical particles of various sizes were observed, with a wide size distribution of less than 10nm. XRD analysis revealed d-spacing values of 0.34nm, 0.39nm, and 0.46nm for all the mentioned weight ratios. Additionally, the diameter of the particles ranged from 32.48nm to 31.96nm, with a length of approximately 1µm. The electrical conductivity of the films was also measured, and the obtained results indicated activation energies of 0.155eV, 0.14eV, and 0.25eV for the respective weight ratios. The resulting nanocomposite films exhibited unique properties as characterized by various techniques. These findings contribute to the understanding and potential applications of nanomaterials in diverse
Understanding Harassment at the workplace and its impacts in the context of Pakistan: Do we lack adequate legislation or effective implementation?
Authors: Ali Haseeb
Published: September 2023

It used to be a prevalent notion that Men are the only breadwinners of a family in the older times. However, as the world progressed it became obvious that no real progress is possible without a more inclusive gender representation at work. With more women entering the professional arena the rise of harassment the incumbent gender faced became glaring. Considering the diverse psychological impacts with the socio-economic bearing such acts of harassment incur, it was given the status of a grave crime and special enactments were made on the subjects. In order to curb workplace harassment, there are special laws in countries, Pakistan is no exception as it has Protection Against Harassment at the Workplace Act, which serves to curb the issue. The writer describes the Harassment by highlighting its finest details. Furthermore, it also sheds light on the laws present on the subject which tend to explain that legislation has been adequate on the subject and it demands actions to curb harassment which is a step forward from the legislation.
Comparative Study of Section (302) of PPC With Sections (6,7) Of Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 With Relevant Shahzaib Murder Case
Authors: Maqbool Muhammad Ahmad
Published: September 2023

The punishment for murder and terrorism offences are addressed in Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and Sections 6 and 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 1997, respectively. The defendant in the Shahzeb Khan murder case was initially found guilty and given a death sentence under Section 302 of the PPC. The Anti-Terrorism Court later took over the case, and the defendant was once more found guilty and given a death sentence in accordance with Sections 6 and 7 of the ATA. For the crime of murder, Section 302 of the PPC stipulates that the penalty is either the death penalty or life in prison. Murder is described in the section as the deliberate killing of another person without a cause or valid defense. The prosecution must establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant knowingly committed murder without recourse to legal justification or excuse. This research article has tried to analyze both of these statutes in context of Shahzab Murder Case.
An Analysis of the Right of Freedom of Speech and Expression: A Case Study of Pakistan
Authors: Asad Noman , Ahmad Rida
Published: September 2023

Freedom of expression includes not just the right to free speech but also the freedom to practice one's religion, exercise unrestricted democratic rights, access the media, and live without prejudice. However, these freedoms are not well protected by the existing dictatorial statutory framework. Religious leaders and a few other institutions regularly exploit the exceptions provided by the right to free expression to incite intolerance, accuse Muslims and other minority groups of committing sacrilege and restrict access to information due to "public safety" concerns. This research article seeks to explore the actual situation of fundamental rights protected by the constitution of Pakistan especially freedom of speech. In the last few years, we can see that there is a steep rise in the number of victims targeted because they expressed their views freely. Freedom of speech does not extend to public speaking only it also includes columns, editorials, journals, books, blogs or even expressing themselves on social media is also included in freedom of speech and recently the government passed the PECA act which limit or put restriction on fundamental freedom secured by the constitution to intimidate the populace. The author also aims to show the reasons, how, and why freedom of speech is limited or repressed. The author will also investigate the possible consequences and solutions available to solve this issue. Indeed, sexual harassment will not halt by simply ignoring it. The author will even try to highlight the fact that the government must protect and secure fundamental liberties enjoyed by people and not limit them.
An Extensive Evaluation of The Anti-Defection Clause In Pakistan: A Curative Strategy
Authors: Khawaja Ishwah Abbas , Jamil Usama
Published: September 2023

In a democratic country like Pakistan, the elected representatives of the political party with the most electoral support often form the government. Defection, on the other hand, frequently brings the will of the electorate into question. In addition to weakening democratic norms, the process of immoral and unprincipled defection also reduces public confidence in democracy. There is no distinct law in Pakistan that serves only to protect political mandates. The Constitution only contains one clause that safeguards political parties' rights. However, the law is not without flaws. The primary goals and objectives of the researcher in conducting research on this topic are to ascertain whether there is a pressing need to enact anti-defection laws in Pakistan, what steps can be taken to make them sufficiently effective in preventing defections, and whether Article 63-A has any built-in loopholes that have neutralized the beneficial effects of the law. In order to evaluate the implications and repercussions of defection in Pakistan, the researcher has made an effort to identify and explain the legislation relevant to defection under the Pakistani Constitution, how other nation deals with it, and finally, analyze the various Judicial Pronouncements on Article 63-A.
Uji Mutu Fisik dan Penetapan Kadar Magnesium Hidroksida pada Tablet Kunyah Antasida dengan Nomor Batch Berbeda
Authors: Rahmaningrum Puji Laili , Saputra Sony Andika
Published: September 2023

Antasida merupakan obat penetral asam lambung yang digunakan untuk membantu mengatasi gangguan pencernaan penderita gastritis. Uji mutu fisik dan penetapan kadar dijadikan parameter untuk mengetahui mutu suatu obat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memastikan mutu fisik dan kadar magnesium hidroksida pada obat antasida bermerek dengan nomor batch berbeda sesuai dengan spesifikasi. Uji mutu fisik yang dilakukan meliputi uji keseragaman ukuran, keseragaman bobot, kerapuhan, dan kekerasan tablet, sedangkan metode yang digunakan pada penetapan kadar magnesium hidroksida adalah spektrofotometri UV-Vis dengan pengompleks Eriochrome Black Tea (EBT). Hasil uji mutu fisik telah memenuhi persyaratan yang ditetapkan Farmakope Indonesia Edisi III dan non Farmakope. Hasil optimasi penentuan panjang gelombang maksimum dan operating time didapatkan pada 408 nm dengan operating time stabil pada menit ke 5-15. Hasil dari penetapan kadar pada masing-masing sampel uji diperoleh rerata sebesar 94,844% dan 98,282%. Kadar tersebut memenuhi persyaratan pada Farmakope Indonesia Edisi VI. Hasil uji statistik Independent T-Test dengan  = 0,05 menunjukkan tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan.Antacids are stomach acid-neutralizing drugs that are used to help treat digestive disorders in gastritis sufferers. Physical quality tests and assays are used as parameters to determine the quality of a drug. This study aims to ensure the physical quality and levels of magnesium hydroxide in branded antacid drugs with different batch numbers according to specifications. Physical quality tests carried out included tests for size uniformity, weight uniformity, friability, and tablet hardness, while the method used to determine magnesium hydroxide levels was UV-Vis spectrophotometry with Eriochrome Black Tea (EBT) complex. The results of the physical quality test have met the requirements set by the Indonesian Pharmacopoeia Edition III and non-Pharmacopoeia. Optimization results for determining the maximum wavelength and operating time were obtained at 408 nm with a stable operating time of 5–15 minutes. The results of the assay in each test sample obtained an average of 94.844% and 98.282%, respectively. These levels meet the requirements of the Indonesian Pharmacopoeia, Edition VI. Independent T-Test statistical test results with α = 0.05 showed no significant difference.
Isolasi dan Aktivitas Antibakteri Fungi Endofit Daun Miana (Coleus scutellarioides (L.) Benth) terhadap Propionibacterium acne dan Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Novita Novita , Pakadang Sesilia Rante , Arisanty Arisanty
Published: September 2023

Daun miana (Coleus scutellarioides (L.) Benth) mempunyai banyak jenis khasiat yang difungsikan menjadi obat, penurunan demam, batuk, influenza, penetralisir racun, antiseptik maupun yang lainnya. Bagian tanaman yang difungsikan menjadi obat yaitu bagian daun. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri isolat fungi endofit daun pada Propionibacterium acne dan Pseudomonas aeruginosa, jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimental. Adapun metode pengujian dari penelitian yang dilakukan dengan berupa isolasi dan pemurnian fungi endofit dari daun miana, identifikasi fungi daun miana penghasil bakteri, pengujian diameter zona hambat fungi endofit daun miana terhadap P. acne dan P. aeruginosa dengan metode difusi menggunakan teknik sumuran. Hasil penelitian diperoleh 4 isolat yang digunakan Mukor sp, (putih), Aspergillius niger (hitam), Aspergillius fumigatus (hijau), Rhzipus sp, (abu-abu). Isolat fungi endofit dari daun miana memiliki aktivitas antibakteri pada pertumbuhan P. acne dan P. aeruginosa.Miana leaves (Coleus scutellarioides (L.) Benth) have many types of properties that are used as medicine, including reducing fever, cough, influenza, neutralizing poisons, antiseptics, and others. The part of the plant that is used as medicine is the leaf. The purpose of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity of leaf endophytic fungal isolates on Propionibacterium acne and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The type of research used was experimental. The testing methods of the research were isolation and purification of endophytic fungi from miana leaves, identification of miana leaf fungi-producing bacteria, and testing the diameter of the inhibition zone of miana leaf endophytic fungi against P. acne and P. aeruginosa by diffusion method using the well technique. The results obtained were four isolates: Mukor sp. (white), Aspergillius niger (black), Aspergillius fumigatus (green), and Rhzipus sp. (gray). Endophytic fungi isolated from miana leaves have antibacterial activity against the growth of P. acne and P. aeruginosa.