bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of rural extension in empowering women in the Areias rural settlement, Nioaque - MS, Brazil
Authors: Silva Heloiza Cristina Holgado , Peixoto Eduardo Lucas Terra , Oliveira Euclides Reuter de , Gabriel Andréa Maria de Araújo , Assis Carla Renata Reis de , Machado Gabrielly Sanches , Conceição Cristiano Almeida da
Published: July 2024

Beekeeping has emerged as a promising alternative to enhance the income of rural families in developing countries, particularly addressing challenges faced by women in such areas. This practice is seen as a potential means of female empowerment within communities. This article focuses on the role of rural extension activities in empowering women engaged in beekeeping in the Areias settlement in Nioaque-MS, Brazil. Situated along BR 419, the Areias settlement hosts an Apis mellifera honey bee apiary initiated with support from various projects. The project, funded by PROEC/UFGD since January 1, 2023, has entered a new phase involving three dedicated families. The initiative includes courses, participatory meetings, and theoretical discussions, providing guidance from project coordinators and field professionals. Despite challenges leading to a reduction in participants, the persistence of women in the households has contributed to the continuation of beekeeping. Regular visits focus on theoretical and practical aspects, covering material fabrication, swarm capture, bee management, and honey production. Notably, female family members actively lead hive management, while men support in more robust tasks. Among participating families, those persisting in beekeeping maintain 36 hives, yielding an annual honey production of approximately 940 kg. However, critical mistakes, such as lacking hive identification and management notes, hinder the apiary's full potential. While the extension activity has positively impacted income generation, challenges persist in fully realizing the economic potential of beekeeping. Women's active engagement remains crucial, but addressing identified shortcomings is imperative for the sustained success of this initiative.
Pelatihan Pencatatan Keuangan Digital Laundry dengan Menggunakan Aplikasi SIAPIK
Authors: Yuniar Irna , Widayanti Asti , Kastaman Kastaman , Santoso Adam Ananda , Azzhara Dhea Putri , Azijah Syifa Nur
Published: July 2024

Pencatatan transaksi dan dokumen laporan penjualan jasa laundry pada UKM Trias Laundry masih berbasis pencatatan menggunakan buku berdasarkan perhitungan sederhana dengan media kalkulator. Hasil perhitungan memerlu­kan proses verifikasi secara manual untuk memeriksa ketepatan laporan. Hal ini menyebabkan kebutuhan tambahan waktu pada proses pembuatan laporan karena rentan terhadap kesalahan perhitungan. Keterbatasan kemam­puan karyawan dalam menggunakan aplikasi berbasis digital untuk menghasilkan laporan keuangan juga menjadi salah satu kendala. Untuk membantu permasalahan tersebut dilakukan sosialisasi dan pelatihan peng­guna­an aplikasi SIAPIK untuk menghasilkan laporan keuangan. Metode pelak­sanaannya terdiri dari tiga tahap yaitu tahap survey dan analisis kebutuhan, kemudian tahap pelaksanaan sosialisasi secara online memberi­kan pema­ham­an tentang sistem informasi akuntansi, pentingnya laporan akuntansi dan aplikasi SIAPIK dan tahap praktek penggunaan fitur aplikasi dan evaluasi laporan hasil aplikasi tahap terakhir adalah tahap evaluasi dan monitoring. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat menunjukan bahwa terdapat peningkatan pemahaman 87.5% dari peserta tentang aplikasi sistem informasi akuntansi digital dan laporan akuntansi, kemudian terdapat peningkatan keterampilan karyawan dalam melakukan pencatatan transaksi dan evaluasi laporan akuntansi senilai 70%. Kontribusi utama kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah mengenalkan aplikasi SIAPIK kepada UMKM untuk pembuatan laporan keuangan sesuai standar SAK EMKM.
HOW ENGLISH TEACHERS’ LESSON PLANS INCORPORATE LEARNING AND INNOVATION SKILLS
Authors: Tamela Ellis , Tara Mustikaning Palupi  , Hanip Pujiati
Published: July 2024

English instruction in Indonesia now includes learning and innovation skills, also known as the 4Cs: communication, cooperation, critical thinking, and creativity. The purpose of this study is to determine how much eighth-grade English teachers use 4Cs skills in their lesson plans. This content analysis uses information from 10 eighth-grade lesson plans from various schools in Jakarta and Bekasi. The learning objectives, learning materials, methods, and assessment were the main topics of the lesson plan components. Even though there were dominating indicators from each skill—communication skill indicators were the most common and creative indicators were the least—nine lesson plans were identified to incorporate 4C. Furthermore, learning objectives were only found in the communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills; learning media was found in the communication skills; and assessment was found in the communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. The lesson plan components that integrated all skills were learning activities and other lesson plan components.
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF WORDWALL MEDIA IN TEACHING ENGLISH BASIC VOCABULARY
Authors: Sya'diyah Halimatu , Novi Rahmania Aquariza  , Mujad Didien Afandi  , Nailul Authar
Published: July 2024

This study focuses on describing teachers' perceptions and problems faced in using Wordwall media in teaching English basic vocabulary. This research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The data in this study are teachers' perceptions and problems faced with the use of Wordwall media in teaching English basic vocabulary. The source of the data is teachers who teach at the junior secondary school level. The data were collected by using questionnaires. The data obtained from the questionnaire were then created a table, analyzed, and interpreted. This study found teachers' positive perceptions towards the use of Wordwall as a medium for learning English basic vocabulary and the problems faced by teachers when using Wordwall. The study concluded that teachers were satisfied with the Wordwall learning media to be used in teaching English basic vocabulary.
Asesmen Kekeringan Meteorologi dengan Metode China Z Index (CZI) dan Standarized Precipitation Index (SPI) di DAS Sampean Baru, Kabupaten Bondowoso
Authors: Billy Satria Nanda Satria  , Gusfan Halik  , Entin Hidayah
Published: July 2024

Kekeringan merupakan bencana alam yang sangat sulit diprediksi awal kejadiannya. Kekeringan sering terjadi secara berulang diwilayah kering dan semi kiring di Indonesia karena defisit curah hujan yang salah satunya di DAS Sampean Baru, Kabupaten Bondowoso. Oleh karena itu, prediksi kekeringan yang tepat sangat dibutuhkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan analisis index kekeringan berdasarkan China Z Index (CZI) dan Standarized Precipitation Index (SPI) terhadap lahan pertanian yang terdampak kekeringan Kabupaten Bondowoso (1990-2021). Hasil dari index kekeringan metode CZI dan SPI menunjukkan metode CZI lebih sesuai terhadap histori kekeringan untuk lahan pertanian yang terjadi selama per 6 periode. Pada periode tersebut terdapat kesesuain data dimana secara berturut turut pada tahun 2007, 2008, dan 2021 terjadi kekeringan ekstream yang mengakibatkan lahan terdampak sekitar 403.9 Ha, 303 Ha, 127 Ha.
Investigating the Effect of Enterally Administered Capromorelin on Body Weight in Mice (Mus musculus)
Authors: Punger Elizabeth M , Norris Sarah L W , Stevens Stephen C , Santos Kacee H , Christy Amanda C
Published: July 2024

Significant weight loss in mice (Mus musculus) is a welfare concern and can alter physiology and behavior in ways that may confound research aims. In this study, factorial design was used to investigate the effect of enterally administered capromorelin on changes in mouse body weight overall and with various research-related interventions, such as administration of analgesics, anesthesia, or surgery. BALB/c mice (n = 61 [27 males/34 females] for analysis) were randomized into 8 intervention-treatment groups with 2 treatment allocations: capromorelin (10 mg/kg) or control, and 4 intervention allocations: no intervention; buprenorphine extended-release (XR) alone; buprenorphine XR, meloxicam, and anesthesia; or surgery under anesthesia with buprenorphine XR, meloxicam, and bupivacaine administered. Mice were habituated to handling, weighing, and voluntary consumption of condensed milk, which was used as the control solution and later a vehicle for capromorelin delivery, for 5 d (days 0 to 4). Then, mice received their interventions followed by 3 days of daily treatment or control administration (days 7 to 9). Body weights were measured daily (days 8 to 11 and day 14) to compare with baseline weights (days 0 to 4 and day 7) and evaluate for treatment and intervention effects on body weight. The interventions resulted in a decrease in group body weights 3 and 4 d after the interventions were conducted. Overall, body weights increased more in mice given capromorelin compared with control, and mice treated with capromorelin returned to, or exceeded, baseline weights faster. The weight loss was mitigated by capromorelin administration in all interventions except for the buprenorphine XR-only group. It is recommended to clinically consider enterally administered capromorelin to mitigate research-induced weight loss in mice.
Impulse ultrawideband wireless communication system of the terahertz frequency band
Authors: Avdeyenko Gleb , Narytnyk Teodor , Butko Inna
Published: July 2024

The article considers the possibility of developing a wireless telecommunication system of the terahertz band (THz), in which an impulse radio ultrawideband signal (IR-UWB) is used as an information carrier. Variants of the transmission and reception path constructions of the THz IR-UWB wireless communication system (WCS) are considered, taking into account the technical characteristics of the THz devices available on the telecommunication market. One of the main results is the block diagram of the IR-UWB WCS of the terahertz range development of the point–to–point type based on the heterodyning method. It is also important that already existing technical implementations of some THz blocks (subharmonic mixer, waveguides, antennas, etc.) of the transmitter and receiver devices allow us to determine which devices of the WCS require designing. The calculation of the energy budget of the THz IR-UWB WCS line for various types of IR-UWB signal modulation was also carried out, which made it possible to estimate the distance between corresponding stations under different conditions of the electromagnetic wave propagation environment. The proposed version of the radio communication system is of the point-to-point type using IR-UWB signal in the terahertz range. An assessment of the potential distance between the corresponding line-of-sight stations for different conditions of EMF propagation and types of performed IR-UWB modulation was carried out, which shows that for the ideal case of EMF propagation with an increase in the operating frequency, an increase in distance is observed, which is obviously because energy losses EMF in free space with increasing frequency is compensated by increasing the directivity of the transmitting and receiving antennas.
Improve mobile driving license data transfer security via Ble/Wi-Fi aware with UWB ranging
Authors: Leliak Andrii , Astrakhantsev Andrii
Published: July 2024

A Mobile Driving License (mDL) solution, according to ISO 18013-5, is a digital representation of the information contained in a physical driver’s license, including personal details, driving privileges, and vehicle class. The mDL solution is spreading rapidly worldwide, and countries are adopting this standard. The ISO 18013-5 specification covers most of the security concerns like protection against forgery, protection against cloning, protection against eavesdropping, and protection against unauthorized access. However, some gaps in a security model are present, which are related to device location. Both mDL reader and holder can be sure that an opponent device is placed right near them only while transferring documents via NFC because of the usage range of the NFC technology and the necessity of a physical tap. Data transfer using BLE and Wi-Fi Aware is more convenient for users in most cases as it doesn’t require the physical closeness of two devices, and connection stability is much higher as it doesn’t depend on a device placement by the user. On the other hand, data transfer using BLE or Wi-Fi Aware cannot guarantee that an opponent’s device placement is in sight. This creates a possibility of performing a data transfer to a malicious opponent device located out of sight. Several solutions can address the reader/holder relative location issue for BLE and Wi-Fi Aware data transfer. Still, most don’t cover all use cases or have significant drawbacks. Such solutions include biometric verification, visual session identifiers, and NFC authentication. To resolve the relative location issue for other use cases, this paper proposes UWB usage in fusion with BLE or Wi-Fi Aware to ensure that reader and holder devices are located in the expected place for use cases that don’t involve NFC communication. The NFC communication can be avoided intentionally to increase data transfer stability or unintentionally as some holder devices can have no NFC technology support. Additionally, this paper proposes integrating the UWB messaging with the mDL session encryption to defend from MITM attacks and provide additional protection even for service messaging.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its Potential Impact on the Future of Higher Education
Authors: Bennett Lorraine , Abusalem Ali
Published: July 2024

Still rebounding from the impact of the global pandemic, the higher education sector is being challenged even further by the next wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. These technologies have the power to generate in a matter of seconds, quality text, images, music and coding responses to questions or prompts entered into an online chat box. Currently, one of the most accessible and popular text generators is OpenAI’s ChatGPT which was released in November 2022. Early evaluation indicates that the quality of the responses exceed standard pass rates for comparable university assessments. Even if academic protocols mandate that text cited from AI sources should be acknowledged and referenced as any other source material, the speed, accessibility and high quality of the AI material justifies a rethink of the purpose of higher education and a redesign of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. An initial suggestion being promoted in the sector is that learning outcomes and assessments should move away from a focus on content memorisation and recall, to development of higher order thinking skills such as critical analysis, evaluation, resilience, creativity, problem solving, appraising and mastery of verbal communication and computer literacy. This preliminary paper examines some of the literature to date, which discusses potential risks and threats, as well as the opportunities to enhance learning, embedded in this new wave of emerging AI technologies in higher education. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence technologies, generative text software, implications for curriculum, pedagogy and assessment design.
Metacognitive Strategies and Tendency to be Open to Learning: A Predictive Study
Authors: Yeşilpınar Uyar Melis
Published: July 2024

The aim of the study was determining the openness to learning tendencies and metacognitive learning strategies and analysing the predictive relationships between the related variables. The predictive research model was used in the study. Within the research, 499 education faculty students participated. For data collection, “Metacognitive Learning Strategies Scale” and “Tendency to be Open to Learning Scale” were used. The collected data were analyzed using simple linear regression analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. Consequently, it was determined that students frequently use metacognitive learning strategies; their tendencies to be open to learning are at a high level. It was concluded that the tendency to be open to learning significantly predicted the total scores obtained from the metacognitive learning strategies scale. It was concluded that the most predicted variable by the predictive variables together was planning strategies, and the least predicted variable was evaluation strategies. These results show that openness to learning is a vital variable in activating metacognitive learning strategies. Keywords: metacognitive learning strategies, learning tendency, tendency to be open to learning, teacher competencies, teacher education
Rancang Ulang Alat Penghalus Rebana untuk Meminimumkan Waktu Proses Penghalusan
Authors: Rozi Fakhrur , Mundari Siti
Published: July 2024

UMKM Surya Agung Percussion, located in Kaliwot Hamlet, RT 18, RW 07, Bungah Village, Bungah District, Gresik, is a micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (UMKM) that produces percussion instruments such as tambourines. The products manufactured by UMKM Surya Agung Percussion include tambourines, hadrahs, marawis, and darbukas. The flagship product of this UMKM is the tambourine. In the production process, UMKM Surya Agung Percussion has a tambourine smoothing machine with a capacity of 50 pieces per day. However, the capacity of the machine is unable to meet the demand for tambourines, which can reach up to 400 pieces per week. Therefore, a study is conducted to observe this phenomenon with the aim of designing a tambourine smoothing tool to increase the production capacity of tambourines and minimize the smoothing process time. The tool is redesigned taking into account the anthropometric aspects of the workers to make it more ergonomic and produce a higher output than before to meet the fluctuating demand for tambourines.
Optimalisasi Pendistribusian Garam Guna Meminimasi Biaya Pengiriman (Studi Kasus : PT JMU)
Authors: Abdullah Achmad Naufal Aqil , Herlina Herlina
Published: July 2024

PT JMU is a manufacturing company in East Java focused on salt production. The salt products produced by PT JMU include various types of salt, including coarse salt, fine salt, and consumption salt. PT JMU utilizes a region-based distribution model in its distribution process. This model results in limitations in the reach of the distribution fleet, leading to high travel distances and distribution costs. To address this issue, further analysis is required using a combination of the saving matrix method with nearest insert. This combination method utilizes distance matrices from the factory to retail and retail to retail. Thus, it can generate optimal total travel distances and distribution costs. The results of this method can reduce travel distance by 237 km and distribution costs by Rp 546.000.
Efektivitas Ukuran Sampah Organik Sebagai Pupuk Kompos dengan Metode PLA dan FMEA
Authors: Cahyono Manggi Dwi
Published: July 2024

It is hoped that the use and processing of organic waste in Bambe Village can become a new waste utilization and source of income for the residents of Bambe Village. Waste management can be completed by sorting and chopping the wet organic waste into compost using a Takakura basket. This research aims to find strategies for sorting organic waste with a size of 2-4 cm. Apart from that, this research uses the Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method which is useful for organizing and involving waste producing communities to participate actively or passively in waste management activities. Identifying a problem in this research, the author uses the Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) method to answer the main problem of processing system failure and consider improving the technological design that will later be used, with the hope of being able to provide a solution to the residents of Bambe Village and TPS-Integrated waste. is increasing so that it can be used as compost which has economic value and reduces the volume of organic waste.
Relationship between civil servants' personal characteristics and features of their self-actualization
Authors: Rutyna Yulia ,   G. S. Kostiuk Institute of psychology
Published: July 2024

Introduction. An important prerequisite of civil servants' work efficiency in the conditions of social tension is their self-actualization, which largely depends on civil servants' personal characteristics. This problem is poorly highlighted in the psychological literature. Aim. To find out the level of development of civil servants' personal characteristics and to analyze the relationship between civil servants' personal characteristics and the features of their self-actualization Methods: R. McCrae and P. Costa Big Five and E. Shostrom Self-Actualization Test (SAT). Results. In an empirical study, the author measured the levels of development of civil servants' personal characteristics and found that almost every second civil servant had high levels of self-control and affection for people, every fifth civil servant had high levels of expressiveness and extroversion, and the smallest number of civil servants had highly developed emotional stability. A correlational, statistically significant relationship, both positive and negative, was found between a number of civil servants' personal characteristics and civil servants' self-actualization features. The largest number of positive correlations was found between civil servants' emotional stability (emotional instability) and almost all civil servants' self-actualization features. Conclusions. The obtained results can be helpful in designing a civil servants' personal qualities development training program and building a model of individual psychological counseling to optimize civil servants' self-actualization.
The Role of Musical Ties between Russia and China in Intercultural Communication and the Prospects for Their Development: Historical Aspect
Authors: Shuang Wang
Published: July 2024

In the evolution of Russian-Chinese cultural ties, there are four distinct stages. In different historical times, the directions, and areas of connection between representatives of the Chinese and Russian musical spheres are described. Cultural compatibility; level of cultural competence; the problem of differing musical tastes and preferred musical genres; poor organization of joint musical projects; and poorly developed ideas among Russians about the aesthetic and ethnic features of Chinese musical culture are the main issues confronting Russian Chinese cooperation in the field of musical culture. The prospects for Russian-Chinese cooperation in the realm of musical culture are discussed.
Managerial Processes of Formation of Local and Public Finance
Authors: Khamuradov Movsar , Gachaev Ahmed , Mikhailov Mikhail , Zabaykin Yuri
Published: July 2024

Public finance research is also concentrated in two other areas: positive and normative. The role of positive financial science lies in the ethically neutral, non-evaluative study of fiscal and budgetary phenomena in the categories of good and evil and the observation of the results of financial policy. That is, the positive approach sets the task of studying phenomena “as they are”, without trying to give an assessment according to the criteria of optimality. Normative financial science, on the contrary, is looking for ways to achieve social optimization and redistributive justice. Domestic studies often abuse normative assessments and suggestions of the desired, which is not always possible, and sometimes impractical to implement in practice. The modern theory of public finance in the West is also reduced to the ideological confrontation of two parallel scientific trends: the theory of finance, based on the provisions of the theory of welfare economics, and the institutional theory of finance, which explores the problems of public choice (public choice theory).
Developmental emergence of complex prosocial motives and their influence on risky decision making
Authors: Chen Yelina Yiyi , Rosenbaum Gail , Fan Haoxue , Li Tianxiang , Flournoy John Coleman , Cegarra Laura , Youssoufian Deanna A. , Grad-Freilich Melanie J. , Kordyban Laurel E. , Mair Patrick , Somerville Leah
Published: July 2024

Humans hold beliefs about others’ preferences, which can inform a range of decisions including those involving risk. However, the accuracy of these beliefs, and the weight placed on our own preferences versus someone else’s for a decision that impacts both individuals, remains poorly understood. It is particularly relevant to characterize the role of beliefs about peer preferences in decision making during adolescence, a phase of the lifespan where peers take on a heightened importance and have an outsize impact on risky decisions. Using a sample of typically developing friend dyads (N=128, 12.0-22.8 years), we collected fully mutual data on decision preferences in an economic risky decision making task with safe (certain) and risky (more variable outcomes) options that varied in their expected value. We modeled the adjudication between one’s own and friend’s outcome with a modified expected utility model and characterized age-related changes with Generalized Additive Models. On average, participants overestimated their friend’s preference for risky choices across the full span of ages that were tested. In addition, we analyzed age-related changes in decision making for risky choice scenarios in which one of the two individuals must receive a nonpreferred option, both when following their genuine preferences and when taking the perspective of their friend. Participants aged 16-22 years weighed their friend’s outcome more, and earned less, when taking their friend’s perspective compared to their own. Young adults were willing to shield their friends from unwanted risks even when no monetary incentive was on the line. Together, these findings highlight late adolescence to early adulthood as a heightened period for prosocial considerations.
Commentary on Isager et al. (2021) Reflections on the Replication Value (RV) and a Proposal for Revision
Authors: Bakker Bert N. , Bomm Linda , Peterson Delaney
Published: July 2024

To help researchers determine what studies to replicate, Isager et al. (2021, p.1) introduced the Replication Value (RV), “a proxy for expected utility gain”. In this commentary, we point out that there are scenarios where people can opt to replicate studies with a lower RV compared to those with a higher RV. Methodologically, we highlight that the differences in the RV become very small when comparing studies with different large (e.g., over 500) samples. To adjust for this, we demonstrate that a modification to the RV-equation – by log transforming the sample size – leads to a RV that discriminates between studies with large sample sizes with greater precision.
Discursive resources and agency in classroom discourse: A mixed methods natural language processing approach
Authors: Bae Christine , Hankour Kamil , Williamson Kimberly , DeBusk-Lane Morgan
Published: July 2024

This study employs a mixed methods approach to examine science classroom discourse, focusing on the integration of students' discursive resources and the distribution of agency among participants. Utilizing natural language processing (NLP) techniques, we analyzed science classroom videos to identify patterns in the use of everyday versus academic language and to measure the dynamics of teacher-student interactions. Guided by hybridity theory, which emphasizes the blending of students' cultural and academic knowledge, our findings highlight the presence of hybrid discourse spaces that support inclusive and equitable science learning. Qualitative analyses complement the NLP results, providing nuanced insights into how teachers and students navigate and co-construct these hybrid spaces. The study underscores the potential of NLP in educational research to scale the analysis of complex classroom interactions and to inform practices that promote student engagement and equity in science education.
Calibration of VISSIM Model for Urban Multilane Highways using Highway Capacity in Mixed Traffic Condition- A Case Study
Authors: Luitel Sanjay , Pokhrel Asmita , Poudel Reshu , Tiwari Hemant
Published: July 2024

The present study illustrates the effectiveness of utilizing VISSIM software in evaluating the capacity of urban multi-lane highways under varied traffic conditions. Traffic flow and speed data from a section of Ratna Rajmarga's four-lane divided highway were used to establish a speed-flow relationship. This relationship was utilized to ascertain the field capacity. Subsequently, this data was inputted into VISSIM to generate a simulated speed-flow curve, which was then compared with the actual field curve. Results revealed that the original VISSIM model tends to overestimate both speed and capacity of the highway using default parameters. Previous research has highlighted standstill distance (CC0) and headway time (CC1) as significant influencing parameters in establishing the relationship between speed and volume. Therefore, in this study, these parameters were calibrated for an urban four-lane divided road. Initial assessments of CC0 and CC1 were carried out under homogeneous traffic conditions, focusing solely on one of the five vehicle types present for all vehicles. These findings were amalgamated to determine these parameters for a more representative mixed traffic scenario. Upon recalibrating the field data using the adjusted CC0 and CC1 values, the simulation-generated curve approached closer to the reliable limit for comparison with the field data curve. Consequently, it was utilized to determine the capacity, which was found to be less than 1 percent in comparison with the capacity determined by field data.
Influence of Turbulence Models on Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation of Downpull Phenomenon under Vertical Lift Gates
Authors: Zhe Khor Hao , Tion Puay How
Published: July 2024

One of the key concerns when operating a vertical lift gate is the underestimation of hydrodynamic downpull forces. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an effective method in simulating downpull phenomenon under vertical lift gates. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of turbulence models on the numerical simulation of downpull phenomenon under vertical lift gates using Flow-3D®, a commercial CFD software. The downpull phenomenon is simulated using three different turbulence models, which are standard k-ε model, k-ω two-equation model and LES model. The simulations are done for nine different gate opening sizes using the three aforementioned turbulence models. The setup of numerical model is identical to experiment setup used by Naudascher in 1964. The results showed that standard k-ε model showed the least deviation from experimental results with an average percentage error of 11.365%.
Determinant of Quality of Work Life (QWL) and its Impact on Staff Job Satisfaction in Nepalese Organizations
Authors: Paudel Manoj
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze the many aspect of quality of work life in different organizations in the context of Nepal. For this, the study was carried out using positivist prospective as this allows the researcher for the development of hypotheses based on established theories. A causal-comparative study design was employed to establish the causes and effects of particular variables. Using series of structural questionnaires, information was obtained from 415 Staff who were employed in different organizations and different job roles in order to collect the primary data. Multiple regression, f-test, mean, and standard deviation were used in the studies.The study showed that work and workplace, reward and benefits and organizational process and culture were found statistically significant.
An Exploratory Study on Challenges of E-Commerce Adoption in Birendranagar, Surkhet
Authors: Dhungana Dillu Prasad
Published: July 2024

The past few decades have witnessed a significant transformation and rapid growth of electronic business and trade. E-commerce is flourishing in developed countries, but disparities are emerging among developing nations. This paper provides a concise overview of the state of e-commerce in Birendranagar, Surkhet, based on an extensive literature review and analysis of data. this exploratory study focuses on a population of e-commerce users in the Birendranagar surkhet. Using purposive sampling, a sample of 55 participants provides valuable insights into the specific hurdles faced by both customers and vendors. It examines the current situation and the varying adoption rates of new technologies. Furthermore, the paper discusses the major obstacles hindering the growth and development of e-commerce. Finally, it is recommended that local businesses and policymakers collaborate to address the requirement of e-commerce users like digital literacy, conducive environment and training & development and, targeted efforts towards improving infrastructure.
Devkota’s The Lunatic: A Master Piece of Modern Nepali Literature
Authors: Bista Aishwarya
Published: July 2024

This study analyzes Laxmi Prasad Devkota’s “The Lunatic” as a master piece of modern Nepali literature. Objective of the study is to examine the key modern literary characteristics of the The Lunatic to exemplify The Lunatic as a master piece of modern literature. “The Lunatic” by Devkota uses modern literary characteristics such as experimentation, stark imagery, individualism, societal change and stream of consciousnesses. These modern poetic styles help the poet in expressing experiences and feelings of the period in the wider cultural context of Nepal moving towards modernity. Qualitative method guided discourse analysis is used to analyze the key modern literary characteristics of The Lunatic.
Recessive genetic variants associated with miscarriages and calf mortality in dairy cattle
Authors: Branda Sica Andrea , Llambí María Silvia , Nicolini María Paula
Published: July 2024

Experiments I and II of this thesis consisted of the optimization of real-time PCR-HRM/Melting techniques for the detection of complex vertebral malformation (CVM, OMIA 001340-9913) and cholesterol deficiency (CD, OMIA 001965-9913), as well as to determine their existence in the representative sample of Holstein Friesian cows (n = 279 for CVM; n = 103 for CD) from Uruguay. The amplification of the PCR products of 79 bp of CVM and 170 and 146 bp of CD provided a clear differentiation between the two genotypes. CVM prevalence (6.45 %) was high. The BoERVK mutant insert associated with CD was not detected. Experiment II consisted of: (a) identification of bulls (n = 3028) with genetic information for haplotypes related to fertility problems causing abortions and calf mortality in dairy cattle (HH1, OMIA 000001-9913; HH3, OMIA 001824-9913; y HH4, OMIA 001826-9913) by analysis of the Holstein Friesian 2021 sire catalog; and (b) determine the presence of these haplotypes, JH1 (OMIA 001697-9913) and CVM with the GeneTitan® bovine chip; calculate their frequencies; and assess their impact on fertility in Holstein Friesian cows and Holstein Friesian-Jersey crosses (n = 170) of an experimental dairy farm. Of a total 48.5 % of bulls had genetic information for HH1, and 48.6 % for HH3 and HH4. Of these, 6.1 %, 4.1 % and 0.4 % were HH1, HH3 and HH4 carriers. Chip genotyping was performed to calculate HH1 and CVM prevalence, which were 0.59 and 4.3 %, respectively (call rate > 0.99). No mutant alleles were found for HH3, HH4, and JH1. We examined reproductive data by observing the presence of CVM and HH1 mutant alleles in repeat cows, which gave birth to dead calves, with an average of 4 services to achieve pregnancy.
Implementasi Algoritma Kriptografi AES dan SHA-3 Dalam Mengamankan Data Sensitif Pengguna Pada Website Transaksi
Authors: Assidiq Muhamad Luthfi , Mahardika Fathoni , Santika Deris
Published: July 2024

Kehadiran transaksi digital membawa kemudahan dalam melaksanakan kegiatan berniaga dalam banyak bidang. Namun penggunaan internet dalam menciptakan transaksi digital datang dengan beberapa tantangan, salah satunya adalah peretasan atau hacking. Demi mewujudkan transaksi yang aman dan nyaman, tingkat perlindungan pada situs penyedia layanan transaksi digital harus dibuat sekuat mungkin untuk mencegah serangan digital. Maka dibuatlah suatu sistem perlindungan data sensitif pengguna dengan menerapkan metode algoritma AES dan SHA-3. Metode algoritma AES dipilih karena implementasinya yang mudah namun sudah terbukti keamanannya, sedangkan SHA-3 digunakan untuk membuat kunci yang unik dari password pengguna dengan teknologi hashing terbaru. Dengan diterapkannya kedua algoritma ini akan memberikan perlindungan tambahan terhadap keamanan data nominal transaksi dari serangan siber sehingga data tersebut tidak akan pernah tampil di manapun kecuali pengguna melakukan login dengan akun yang sah.
Puzzles, Kits, and Knits: An Interview with Maija Nygren
Authors: Field Hannah , Vaclavik Kiera
Published: July 2024

This article presents an interview with Maija Nygren, a knitwear designer and educator based in Edinburgh. Nygren has been passionate about textiles since the age of five, when her Finnish grandmother taught her to crochet. She is the founder and leader of Almaborealis, an experimental knitwear lab where she creates educational, child-centred kids’ textiles which embrace local and ethical production. In 2022, she led a workshop series titled “What Are We Wearing” in association with the UK Crafts Council’s fiftieth anniversary. In this interview, Nygren discusses the development and design of her pedagogic workshops and Puzzleware craft kits for children, the pleasures of working with natural fibres such as wool, and theories of play and materiality, including those of Friedrich Froebel and Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, in relation to textiles. She also positions craft skills as a human right for children. The interview has been lightly edited for clarity and concision.
Urolitíase vesical em cadela Sem Raça Definida
Authors: Ormond Renata da Silva Pereira , Herdy Marcelo Alves , Vasconcelos Thereza Christina de
Published: July 2024

The objective of this work was to report the cystotomy procedure in a dog, mixed-breed, aged 8 years, treated in São João de Meriti, RJ (Brazil), diagnosed with urinary obstruction. Urolithiasis is defined as a condition that can affect both dogs and cats, being common in small animals. Due to changes in the composition of urine, supersaturation of one or more substances may occur, leading to the precipitation of stones. Anamnesis, clinical signs and complementary exams are necessary to confirm the diagnosis. The treatment indicated in most cases is surgical removal associated with therapeutic measures that help prevent recurrence. The dog was seen at a veterinary clinic in RJ on June 16, 2023, with suspected bladder obstruction. Based on the results of the laboratory tests, the treatment of choice was surgery, and was carried out on June 17, 2023, through cystotomy and supportive medications for the post-operative period such as antibiotic therapy, anti-inflammatories and analgesics. After the end of the medications, the patient returned for evaluation and removal of the stitches, concluding that the cystotomy procedure was effective in the animal's recovery.
Avaliação da contagem de células somáticas e comportamento de vacas leiteiras alimentadas com promixalicina
Authors: Factori Marco Aurélio , Fernandes Daniela Seko , Costa Roque Sanchez
Published: July 2024

To improve productivity, dairy producers are increasingly seeking to improve the productive efficiency of the herd. Therefore, the present study was carried out on a private property in the city of Santo Anastácio, in the region of Presidente Prudente/SP (Brazil), characterized by a milk production system in more concentrated pasture, with supplementation of roughage for the animals in the winter months. 16 lactating cows of the Holstein, Girolanda and crossbred breeds (average weight of 480 kg) were used. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of adding Promixalicin to the diet on the behavior of lactating cows, and on the SCC (Somatic Cell Count) of the animals' milk. The animals were analyzed for 180 days, but Promyxalicin was supplied from the 61st to the 120th experimental day. Animal behavior was observed in relation to head and tail shaking, and animal restlessness due to attacks by ectoparasites (Haematobia irritans, Stomoxys calcitrans and ticks). Monthly SCC measurements were taken of the animals' milk in the first week of each month, throughout the experimental period. It can be inferred that, on the day the Promyxalicin supply began (day 61), the animals showed many stress behaviors such as tail wagging, head shaking and restlessness. Its benefits were significant from the 7th day after using the product (67th day), implying its efficiency for the evaluation of ticks on animals. 15 days after the start of supplying the product (75th experimental day), there was a significant reduction in the number of ticks remaining on the animals. Regarding SCC, the use of Promyxalicin proved to be effective as it significantly improved the animals' SCC within just 30 days of using the product.  The use of Promyxalicin for lactating cows improved animal well-being due to the repellence of ectoparasites, and significantly reducing the SCC of the milk, indicating an improvement in animal performance, mainly due to the improvement of conditions for increased milk production.
Obstetric emergency in a domestic canine during a sterilization campaign in the municipality of Barcarena, Pará
Authors: Carvalho Elaine Lopes de Carvalho , Santana Ricardo Luis Sousa , Rodrigues Roberto Rafael de Queiroz Pereira , Costa Márcia Cristina Conceição da , Cabral Gerônimo da Silva , Ramos Anelise de Sarges , Moreira Luiz Fernando Moraes , David Maridelzira Betânia Moraes
Published: July 2024

Reproductive emergencies frequently occur in routine clinical care for small animals. Dystocia, a reproductive pathology classified as the difficulty in expelling the fetus through the birth canal, is the most common condition in dogs, due to the physiological and anatomical particularities of the species, with its etiology having a wide scope of possibilities, ranging from maternal to fetal, or both. In this work, a literature review and a case report of maternal dystocia in a female dog are presented, seeking to contribute to the literature on the subject, given the importance of this information in the areas of emergency and clinical surgery for dogs and cats, due to the high occurrence of cases in routine veterinary clinics.
Durable Responses Using SNK01 Autologous Enhanced Natural Killer Cells and Pembrolizumab for Chemotherapy-Resistant Advanced Sarcoma: Case Reports, Review of Literature and Future Perspectives
Authors: M. Gordon Erlinda
Published: July 2024

Advanced or metastatic sarcoma is associated with an invariably fatal outcome. Two noteworthy cases of chemotherapy-resistant metastatic sarcoma with durable responses to SNK01 autologous enhanced natural killer cell therapy and pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, are reported here. Single patient use of SNK01 and pembrolizumab was authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration and a Central Institutional Review Board. After informed consent was obtained, Patient #1 with desmoplastic small round cell tumor and Patient #2 with radiation-induced chondrosarcoma received SNK01 2x109 cells i.v. and 200 mg pembrolizumab i.v. every 3 weeks. Patient #1’s tumors gradually decreased in size, achieving a 47% partial response after which the patient underwent two surgical resections and achieved a sustained remission. Patient #2’s tumors gradually decreased in size, achieving a 38% partial response. Albeit a very small case study, the data suggest that SNK01 plus pembrolizumab may be a viable therapeutic option for patients with chemotherapy-resistant advanced sarcoma with manageable toxicity, and supports existing evidence that natural killer cells mediate a favorable response to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy while reducing immune-related adverse events.
Pulmonary Hamartoma in Breast Cancer Patient
Authors: Shaban Mubarak Yasser
Published: July 2024

Background: Pulmonary hamartoma accounts for 77% of benign lung tumors and for 4% of all solitary lung nodules. Pulmonary hamartomas presented as a solitary peripheral mass 90%, and rarely multiple lesions. They are more common in adults, and their incidence in males is twice than in females. Objective: Pulmonary hamartomas are rare benign lung tumors and are composed of an abnormal mixture of epithelial and mesenchymal elements. They usually present as single, round nodules with distinct boundaries and are mostly asymptomatic. Case Report: We present a case of 47 years old female post bilateral mastectomy follow up period, who presented with cough, chest pain and dyspnea. Chest Computed tomography (CT) showed a well-defined non enhancing nodules measuring 3 × 2.5 cm and 1.5 × 1 cm  seen in left lower lung lobe. Metastasis was differential diagnosis. Enclulation of two nodules was done through mini-thoracotomy. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary hamartoma. Conclusion: It is common for confusion to occur when pulmonary nodules are found in the follow-up evaluation of patients who underwent mastectomy.
Stimulasi Fungsi Kognitif Dan Latihan Psikomotorik Pada Pasien Skizofrenia
Authors: Serimbuane Harrifki Anugrah , Antika D Indri Wilya Rahayu Intan , Rini Indah Sekar , Ardiani Indri , Inrianto Inrianto , Apriyanto Imam , Afriyenti Lenny Utama
Published: July 2024

Stimulasi fungsi kognitif mengacu pada partisipasi dalam serangkaian kegiatan yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan dan mengoptimalkan fungsi kognitifnya. Kegiatan stimulasi kognitif yang dilakukan di Yayasan Galuh yaitu merupakan salah satu yayasan untuk pasien gangguan jiwa yang berada di Jalan Bambu Kuning IX. Rt 001/002. Kecamatan Rawalumbu, Kota Bekasi. Para mahasiswa melakukan observasi terhadap 13 pasien Skizofrenia di Yayasan Galuh mengenai fungsi kognitif dan juga pelatihan motorik. Berdasarkan dari hasil observasi yang telah dilakukan oleh para mahasiswa, bahwa sebagian besar dari pasien skizofrenia yang diikutsertakan pada kegiatan ini, fungsi kognitifnya dapat dikatakan cukup baik serta motoriknya dapat dikatakan baik. Dengan adanya kegiatan ini, para mahasiswa berharap pasien-pasien Skizofrenia dapat mengisi kesehariannya dengan melakukan kegiatan yang dapat melatih kognitif dan juga motorik pasien Skizofrenia.
Pelatihan Capacity Building Sebagai Upaya Pemberdayaan Perempuan Di Kampung Muara Gembong
Authors: Hutagalung Eka Putri Christiani , Wicaksono Wisnu , Sarasati Budi , Muhajirin Adi
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penulis dan tim penelitian memberikan sosialisasi capacity building, adalah untuk membantu meningkatkan pemahaman dan kemampuan masyarakat Kampung Sungai Labuh khususnya ibu-ibu rumah tangga di sana agar bisa memberdayakan diri sendiri untuk membantu perekonomian keluarga, karena dari hasil observasi penulis dan tim penelitian kebanyakan masyarakat di sana belum mampu mengelola suatuusaha sehingga mereka sangat bergantung pada musim dan kurangnya pemahaman masyarakat akan potensi sumber daya alam daerahnya yang melimpah. Sasaran lokasi pelaksanaan kegiatan ini bertempat di Kampung Sungai Labuh, dan lokasi berlangsungnya acara di Pondok Pesantren Fastabiqul Khairots, Jl. Kp. Sungai Labuh,Desa Pantai Harapan Jaya RT 02 RW 014, Kecamatan Muara Gembong Kabupaten Bekasi Jawa Barat. Dari lingkungan tersebut terdapat 20 orang ibu rumah tangga yang ingin berpartisipasi dalam rangkaian kegiatan riset hibah desa ini, dimana salah satu kegiatannya adalah sosialisasi dan pelatihan capacity building, yang didalamnya ada sosialisasi dan pelatihan membuat eco enzyme untuk membantu ibu-ibu rumah tangga Kampung Sungai Labuh bisa mandiri dan berdikari membantu perekonomian keluarganya. Hasil kegiatan dan manfaat penulis dan tim penelitian memberikan pelatihan capacity building adalah untuk membantu masyarakat Kampung Sungai Labuh, khususnya ibu-ibu rumah tangga agar mempunyai pemahaman dan kemampuan baru untuk modal usaha rumahan yang berguna sebagai pemasukan tambahan di keluarganya.