bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Risk Perception and Perceived Effects on Environment vis-à-vis Dairy Animal Waste Management in NCR, India
Authors: Madhavan Misha M , Sankhala Gopal , Maiti Sanjit , Smitha S , Chandrakumar Aswathy
Published: April 2024

The study was carried out to evaluate the risk perception and perceived effect on the environment among dairy farmers in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India. The study conducted in seven districts across four sub-regions of NCR during 2018-19 included the development of a psychometric scale with four dimensions and standardization to measure risk perception. The scale was then administered to 252 dairy farmers from urban and peri-urban dairies in the study area. The results showed that the majority of the farmers perceived a medium level of risk (39.68%), followed by low (32.54%) and high (27.78%) levels of risk perception. Comparative analysis was conducted using Mann-Whitney U Statistic and Duncan Multiple Range Test, which found that the risk perception scores of the respondents in urban areas were significantly higher than those in peri-urban areas. The dairy farmers in the Delhi region of NCR perceived more risk with a mean value of 46.83±0.70, followed by Haryana (43.46±0.58), Uttar Pradesh (31.47±0.49), and Rajasthan (29.44±0.59). The use of dairy animal waste as manure in crop fields was ranked first among the positive effects, while the emission of greenhouse gases was recognized as the major negative effect perceived by farmers.
Factors Affecting on Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Manipur
Authors: Thangjam Bidyapati , Jha K K , Sharma Saurabh , Singh Herojit
Published: April 2024

Adoption of sustainable practices in agriculture is crucial for ensuring the long-term viability of farming systems, protecting the environment, and promoting food security and economic prosperity for future generations. If the sustainable practices are not aligned with farmers’ needs, adoption status may likely to be low. To investigate the adoption behavior of farmers in the different dimensions of sustainable practices, a study was conducted in Manipur during November 2021 to July 2023. The data was gathered from randomly selected 320 respondents. The findings highlighted that the highest adopted sustainable agricultural practices was MW (manual weeding) and CR (crop rotation). Most of the respondents belonged to the medium level of adoption with a 51.53 adoption index. Using binary logistic regression, the effect of independent variables on the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices was tested. The model exhibits below moderate relationships, predicting 25.00 per cent of decisions to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, which can be explained by the independent variables. Furthermore, out of the eleven variables, seven variables were importantly influenced on the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. Boosting farmers’ confidence through technology demonstration, awareness campaigns about the benefits of sustainable technology, and implementing a well-designed, user-friendly interface with feedback mechanisms can significantly enhance adoption rates.
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Wool Supply Chain in Bikaner District of Rajasthan
Authors: Naikot Ragini , Meena Satyveer Singh , Banjare Anurag
Published: April 2024

The study, conducted in the year 2023, investigates the wool supply chain in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district, focusing on marketing methods, challenges, financial viability, and potential improvements. It examines the preferred marketing channels of local farmers, highlights persistent problems, conducts a cost-benefit analysis, and suggests a more efficient supply chain model. Through surveys and interviews, utilizing a multistage sampling technique, data was collected from key stakeholders, including wool producers, traders, processors, and government officials. The findings show that most farmers prefer to sell their wool at wool markets, where they have direct access to buyers. However, challenges such as price fluctuations, delayed payments, and complicated middleman processes continue to affect their earnings. The cost-benefit analysis confirms that wool production in the region is financially sound, with a benefit-cost ratio of 1.38 and a quick payback period of around 1.09 years. To address these issues, a proposed supply chain model, “Producers-Cooperatives-Online Marketplace-Processors-Retailer-Consumer,” was developed, which aims to simplify intermediary problems, strengthen farmers’ bargaining power, open new markets, and increase transparency.
Scale to Measure the Attitude of Fish Farmers Towards the APART Project in Assam
Authors: Saikia Parag , Sarma Dipak Kumar , Saikia Rituparna , Saharia Pabitra Kumar , Hazarika Manashi , Hussain S M , Bhagawati Kaustabh , Sarmah Raktim , Nath Dhiren , Deka Madhusmita
Published: April 2024

A scale was constructed and standardized to measure the attitude of fish farmers towards scientific technologies demonstrated by “Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART)” from May 2021 to September 2022 in APART-fishery operated districts of Assam using the ‘Scale Product Method’. Sixty-five (65) experts responded unbiased to the 50 attitude statements related to recommended technologies of fish farming by the project. On the basis of scale values and Q values, only 28 statements were incorporated in the final attitude scale. When administered in a non-sample area, the reliability coefficient of the whole test was 0.90 using Rulon’s formula. Moreover, when the constructed attitude scale was administered among 180 APART beneficiaries during July, 2022 to September, 2022, majority i.e. 87.22 per cent of the respondents had most favourable attitude towards technologies demonstrated by APART project which is depicts the impact of the development programme. This attitude scale can be applied practically for measuring the attitude of fish farmers under similar programmes which will aid policy-makers in right decision-making.
The relationship between anterior fontanelle and head circumference in term newborns
Authors: Dulkadir Ramazan , Çuhacı Çakır Bahar , Duyan Çamurdan Aysu
Published: April 2024

Aims: At birth, infants have membranous cavities called fontanelles because the angles of the skull bones have not yet formed. Its size is generally accepted as an indicator of cranial development and bone maturation. Head circumference measurement is an important marker for predicting brain development, especially in early childhood.
Methods: Patients followed up in the pediatric outpatient clinic of Kırşehir Training and Research Hospital between January
2020 and January 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. Anterior fontanelle width and head circumference measurements of
babies born on the day recorded in the system were recorded.
Results: A total of 340 (M/F: 188/152) patients were included in the study. There was a positive correlation between fontanel
width and head circumference at birth, at 1 month and at 2 months (p<0.05). There was no correlation between fontanel width and head circumference at 3,4,6, 9, 12 months (p>0.05).
Conclusion: A significant relationship was found between anterior fontanelle width and head circumference in the first months of life. It is considered to be taken into consideration in the follow-up of healthy children. However, further studies are needed in this context and our study will contribute to future studies.
Pseudovitelliform maculopathy associated with hereditary hemochromatosis
Authors: Vukojevic Ante , Vukojevic Marija , Jukic Tomislav , Petricek Igor , Mandic Kresimir , Vukojevic Nenad
Published: April 2024

Background: Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is an inherited autosomal recessive iron metabolism disorder resulting from a C282Y mutation in the HFE gene. Mutations in the HFE gene may result in iron accumulation and oxidative stress in the retina, resulting in macular degeneration. This article describes two patients with HH who were treated with erythrocytapheresis or phlebotomy, with no exposure to deferoxamine or any other chelation therapy, and who developed visual symptoms.

Case Presentation: Both patients had known diagnoses of HH. Because of visual symptoms, they were referred to the ophthalmology clinic and underwent a retinal exam, multimodal imaging, and electrodiagnostic studies, which revealed structural and functional degeneration of the central macula. Fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, and fundus autofluorescence revealed changes at the level of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in the central macula. In addition, optical coherence tomography revealed subfoveal accumulation of hyperreflective material at and below the RPE. Multifocal electroretinography confirmed a decreased cone response, whereas the full-field electroretinogram was unremarkable. Genetic testing ruled out Best’s vitelliform macular dystrophy and the other known hereditary macular dystrophies. The patients had known diagnoses of HH, homozygous C282Y mutations in the HFE gene, and no comorbidities; thus, we presumed that HH led to the observed morphological and functional disorders of the RPE, which in turn caused structural macular changes in both patients.

Conclusions: Considering the macular findings and the nature of the patients’ primary illness, we believe that the accumulation of iron and photoreceptor metabolic products caused dysfunction in the RPE, which led to morphological and functional changes in the macula. Because the patients were not treated using chelating agents, we attribute the macular changes solely to iron accumulation and oxidative stress caused by the pathophysiological processes of HH. Further studies are needed to identify the plausible molecular or cellular insults underlying pseudovitelliform macular degeneration in patients with HH.
A Importância da Disciplina de Arte nas Escolas de Ensino Integral
Authors: Batista Janilson Ribeiro , Carvalho Agenor Francisco de 
Published: April 2024

This research explores the intersection between art and integral education, seeking to understand how the significant insertion of artistic practices can contribute to the student’s full development in the Brazilian educational context. Based on works by authors such as Gadotti (2009), Cavaliere (2014), and Oliveira (2019), the research highlights the importance of art not only as a discipline, but as a catalyzing tool for expression, creativity and socio-emotional development. The results reveal practical and structural challenges in the effective implementation of artistic practices, as evidenced by the research by Cardoso and Oliveira (2022). The gap between theory and practice highlights the need for a thorough review of educational policies to ensure that art is meaningfully integrated into everyday school life. Legislation at the state level, exemplified by laws in Goiás, signals the search for pedagogical innovation and the need for constant updates to align educational practices with contemporary demands. This legislative dynamism suggests a constant dialogue between theory and practice, emphasizing the importance of a flexible and adaptable approach in implementing artistic practices in comprehensive education. By drawing horizons for a comprehensive education enriched by art, this research contributes to the development of strategies and policies that promote a more complete and meaningful educational experience for students, going beyond the mere transmission of formal knowledge.
A lower gastrointestinal bleeding in a haemodialysis patient as a potential precursor of small bowel ischaemia
Authors: Ferdinande K , Tate D , De Looze D
Published: April 2024

A 77-year-old man presented with anorexia, nausea, vomiting and bloody diarrhoea. The patient had a past medical history of heart transplantation, multiple myeloma and chronic kidney disease (CKD) requiring haemodialysis. Clinical examination revealed a diffusely tender abdomen. His vital signs included a low blood pressure of 80/55 mmHg, tachycardia of 112 bpm, normothermia (36.2°C) and a SpO2 of 97% when breathing room air. Laboratory studies were significant for haemoglobin 13 g/dL (16 g/dL a few days earlier), CRP 179,8 mg/L, leukocyte count 13,75 x10E3/μL, lactate 4,46 mmol/L and known CKD. A multiphasic contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography did not show any acute pathology, nor vascular contrast extravasation.
Peroral endoscopic myotomy: a two-center retrospective study of practice and adverse events
Authors: Van Severen C , Koch S , Faure J , Poncin M , Loly J-P
Published: April 2024

Background and study aims: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is the preferred technique for the treatment of esophageal motility disorders and is less invasive than surgery. This study was performed to compare two university centers in the practice of POEM, in terms of efficacy and adverse events, for the treatment of esophageal motility disorder.

Patients and methods: Retrospective comparative study of patients undergoing a POEM between September 2020 and December 2022 from the University Hospital of Liège (Belgium) and Besançon (France). The clinical success was defined by an Eckardt score ≤ 3 after the procedure.

Results: Fifty-five patients were included. In both centers, 87,3% of the patients had achalasia (mostly type II), and 12,7% had another esophageal motility disorder. The use of antibiotic prophylaxis was systematic in Liège center but not in Besançon center (100% and 9.1% respectively). The mean value of the post-operative Eckardt score was 1.55± 2.48 in both center with 93.2% of patients with a score ≤ 3 (92% in Besançon and 94.74% in Liège). The rate of adverse event was generally low. There were two minor adverse events more frequent in Liège, clinical capnomediastinum and pain at day one, but they were managed with conservative treatment. Only 7.3% of the total patients had an infectious phenomenon that did not correlate with the use of antibiotic prophylaxis.

Conclusion: The post-operative Eckardt score and the adverse event rate were comparable between the university centers. This study confirmed that POEM is a safe and effective technique. It also showed that using an antibiotic prophylaxis does not influence the development of infectious adverse events.
EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE E PREVENÇÃO DE COMPLICAÇÕES EM PACIENTES COM CÂNCER: O PAPEL DO ENFERMEIRO
Authors: Perez Thaiana Kaira Hildebrando , Freitas Yngrid Cavalcante de Oliveira , Camargo Michele Gabriela Cabral lorencini de , Resquin Franciely Jazmín Samaniego , Silva Fernanda Aparecida Lucena da , Santos Thamyres Cristina Oliveira , Souza Giovanna Alves de , Silva Rodrigo Mendes Venâncio da , Ferreira Elisa Maria de Paula , Alcantara Jessica Ribeiro de , Lima Ana Luiza Souza de
Published: April 2024

O estudo analisa o papel essencial do enfermeiro no atendimento pré-hospitalar, onde é necessário fornecer cuidados imediatos e de qualidade aos pacientes em situações de emergência. A pesquisa busca compreender as responsabilidades e habilidades necessárias para melhorar a assistência durante as fases iniciais do atendimento. A importância desse estudo reside na relevância do enfermeiro nesse contexto, que requer conhecimento técnico e habilidades específicas para lidar com situações críticas e urgentes. O enfermeiro desempenha um papel crucial no suporte básico à vida, avaliação inicial do paciente, estabilização e encaminhamento adequado ao serviço de saúde mais apropriado. Ao entender o papel do enfermeiro nesse cenário, será possível identificar as competências necessárias para um desempenho eficiente, bem como as dificuldades e desafios enfrentados no ambiente pré-hospitalar. Além disso, essa análise contribuirá para o aprimoramento dos processos de capacitação e treinamento dos profissionais de enfermagem, garantindo uma assistência de qualidade e segura aos pacientes. Em resumo, o estudo destaca a importância do enfermeiro no atendimento pré-hospitalar, fornecendo subsídios para o aprimoramento das práticas e diretrizes, com o objetivo de melhorar a qualidade do atendimento e os resultados clínicos dos pacientes em situações de emergência.
Identifying episodic carbon monoxide emission events in the MOPITT measurement dataset
Authors: Jeffery Paul S. , Drummond James R. , Zou Jiansheng , Walker Kaley A.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The Measurements Of Pollution In The Troposphere (MOPITT) instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite has been measuring upwelling radiance in a nadir-viewing mode since March 2000. These radiance measurements are inverted to yield estimates of carbon monoxide (CO) profiles and total columns, providing the longest satellite record of this trace gas to date. The CO measurements from MOPITT have been used in a variety of ways, including trend analyses and the construction of CO budgets. However, their use is complicated by the influence of episodic emission events, which release large quantities of CO into the atmosphere with irregular timing, such as large sporadic wildfires of natural or anthropogenic origin. The chaotic nature of these events is a large source of variability in CO budgets and models, requiring that these events be well characterized in order to develop an improved understanding of the role they have in influencing tropospheric CO. This study describes the development of a multistep algorithm that is used to identify large episodic emission events using daily mean Level 2 (L2) MOPITT total column measurements gridded to a 0.5 by 0.5° spatial resolution. The core component of this procedure involves empirically determining the expectation density function (EDF) that describes the departure of daily-mean CO observations from the baseline behaviour of CO, as described by its periodic components and trends. The EDFs employed are not assumed to be symmetric but instead are constructed from a pair of superimposed normal distributions. Enhancement flag files are produced following this methodology, identifying the episodic events that show strong enhancement of CO outside of the range of expected CO behaviour and are now made available for the period 3 March 2000 to 31 July 2022. The distribution and frequency of these flagged measurements over this 22-year period are analyzed in order to illustrate the robustness of this method.
Characterization of stratospheric particle size distribution uncertainties using SAGE II and SAGE III/ISS extinction spectra
Authors: Knepp Travis N. , Kovilakam Mahesh , Thomason Larry , Miller Stephen J.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. A new algorithm was developed to infer particle size distribution parameters from the Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment II (SAGE II) and SAGE III on the International Space Station (SAGE III/ISS) extinction spectra using a lookup table (LUT) approach. Here, the SAGE-based extinction ratios were matched to LUT values, and, using these matches, weighted statistics were calculated to infer the median particle size distribution values and higher-moment parameters as well as quantify the uncertainty in these estimates. This was carried out by solving for both single-mode and bimodal lognormal distributions. The work presented herein falls under two general headings: (1) a theoretical study was carried out to determine the accuracy of this methodology, and (2) the solution algorithm was applied to the SAGE II and SAGE III/ISS records with a brief case study analysis of the 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption. This methodology was demonstrated to be ≈ 25 % accurate for mode radius and has a minor dependence on particle composition. While bimodal solutions were obtained from this algorithm, we provide a conclusive demonstration of how and why these estimates are inherently unstable using SAGE III/ISS extinction spectra alone. Finally, we demonstrated how the Hunga Tonga aerosol plume evolved in regard to both size and transport over 18 months after the 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption. The particle size distribution (PSD) estimates, higher-moment parameters, and uncertainties are new products within the SAGE III/ISS Level 2 (L2) products, are currently available for download, and will be merged into the main SAGE III/ISS release products in a subsequent L2 release.
Contrasting carbon cycling in the benthic food webs between a river-fed, high-energy canyon and an upper continental slope
Authors: Tung Chueh-Chen , Lin Yu-Shih , Liao Jian-Xiang , Tu Tzu-Hsuan , Liu James T. , Lin Li-Hung , Wang Pei-Ling , Wei Chih-Lin
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The Gaoping Submarine Canyon (GPSC) off southwest Taiwan has been extensively studied due to its unique geology, its role in transferring terrestrial material to the deep sea, and its diverse biological communities. However, there is a lack of understanding of carbon cycling across the sediment–water interface in the canyon. This study aims to fill the gap by utilizing the field data collected between 2014 and 2020 and a linear inverse model (LIM) to reconstruct the benthic food web (i.e., carbon flows through different stocks) in the head of GPSC and the upper Gaoping slope (GS). The biotic and abiotic organic carbon (OC) stocks were significantly higher on the slope than in the canyon, except for the bacteria stock. The sediment oxygen utilization was similar between the two habitats, but the magnitude and distribution of the OC flow in the food web were distinctively different. Despite a significant input flux of ∼ 2020 mg C m−2 d−1 in the canyon, 84 % of the carbon flux exited the system, while 12 % was buried. On the slope, 84 % of the OC input (∼ 109 mg C m−2 d−1) was buried, and only 7 % exited the system. Bacteria processes play a major role in the carbon fluxes within the canyon. In contrast, the food web in the upper slope exhibited stronger interactions among metazoans, indicated by higher fluxes between meiofauna and macrofauna compartments. Network indices based on the LIM outputs showed that the canyon head had higher total system throughput (T..) and total system throughflow (TST), indicating greater energy flowing through the system. In contrast, the slope had a significantly higher Finn cycling index (FCI), average mutual information (AMI), and longer OC turnover time, suggesting a relatively more stable ecosystem with higher energy recycling. Due to sampling limitations, the present study only represents the benthic food web during the “dry” period. By integrating the field data into a food web model, this study provides valuable insight into the fates of OC cycling in an active submarine canyon, focusing on the often overlooked benthic communities. Future studies should include “wet” period sampling to reveal the effects of typhoons and monsoon rainfalls on OC cycling.
G6-1.5K-SAI: a new Geoengineering Model Intercomparison Project (GeoMIP) experiment integrating recent advances in solar radiation modification studies
Authors: Visioni Daniele , Robock Alan , Haywood Jim , Henry Matthew , Tilmes Simone , MacMartin Douglas G. , Kravitz Ben , Doherty Sarah J. , Moore John , Lennard Chris , Watanabe Shingo , Muri Helene , Niemeier Ulrike , Boucher Olivier , Syed Abu , Egbebiyi Temitope S. , Séférian Roland , Quaglia Ilaria
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The Geoengineering Model Intercomparison Project (GeoMIP) has proposed multiple model experiments during phases 5 and 6 of the Climate Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP), with the latest set of model experiments proposed in 2015. With phase 7 of CMIP in preparation and with multiple efforts ongoing to better explore the potential space of outcomes for different solar radiation modifications (SRMs) both in terms of deployment strategies and scenarios and in terms of potential impacts, the GeoMIP community has identified the need to propose and conduct a new experiment that could serve as a bridge between past iterations and future CMIP7 experiments. Here we report the details of such a proposed experiment, named G6-1.5K-SAI, to be conducted with the current generation of scenarios and models from CMIP6 and clarify the reasoning behind many of the new choices introduced. Namely, compared to the CMIP6 GeoMIP scenario G6sulfur, we decided on (1) an intermediate emission scenario as a baseline (the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway 2-4.5), (2) a start date set in the future that includes both considerations for the likelihood of exceeding 1.5 °C above preindustrial levels and some considerations for a likely start date for an SRM implementation, and (3) a deployment strategy for stratospheric aerosol injection that does not inject in the tropical pipe in order to obtain a more latitudinally uniform aerosol distribution. We also offer more details regarding the preferred experiment length and number of ensemble members and include potential options for second-tier experiments that some modeling groups might want to run. The specifics of the proposed experiment will further allow for a more direct comparison between results obtained from CMIP6 models and those obtained from future scenarios for CMIP7.
Statistical appraisal of geothermal heat flow observations in the Arctic
Authors: Freienstein Judith , Szwillus Wolfgang , Wansing Agnes , Ebbing Jörg
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Geothermal heat flow is an important boundary condition for ice sheets, affecting, for example, basal melt rates, but for ice-covered regions, we only have sparse heat flow observations with partly high uncertainty of up to 30 m W m−2. In this study, we first investigate the agreement between such pointwise heat flow observations and solid Earth models, applying a 1D steady-state approach to perform a statistical analysis for the entire Arctic region. We find that most of the continental heat flow observations have a high reliability and agreement to solid Earth models, except a few data points, such as, for example, the NGRIP (North Greenland Ice Core Project) point in central Greenland. For further testing, we perform a conditional simulation with focus on Greenland in which the local characteristics of heat flow structures can be considered. Simple kriging shows that including or excluding the less reliable NGRIP point has a large influence on the surrounding heat flow. The geostatistical analysis with the conditional simulation supports the assumption that NGRIP might not only be problematic for representing a regional feature but likely is an outlier. Basal melt estimates show that such a local spot of high heat flow results in local high basal melt rates but leads to less variation than existing geophysical models.
Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapists about Drugs Related to Speech, Language, Voice and Swallowing Disorders
Authors: Birol Namık Yücel , Yaşar Gündüz Esra , Tosun Samet
Published: April 2024

This descriptive study aims to assess the knowledge of speech and language therapists, who assess and treat clients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, their pharmacology education, and regarding the drugs related to these disorders. This study involved 96 speech and language therapists from different regions of Türkiye. A survey based on the literature was created to assess the level of knowledge of participants about the indications, contraindications and side effects of drugs related to speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders, as well as their pharmacology training. Our study determined that more than half of the participants had a low level or no knowledge about the indications, contraindications and side effects of drugs related to speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders. In addition, 86.5% of participants reported that they had not received adequate training on drugs at the bachelor and graduate level, and 93.8% of participants would like to receive more training on this subject. Since there is no study in literature that assesses the pharmacology knowledge of speech and language therapists, it is envisaged that our research will make a significant contribution to the field and raise the level of knowledge and awareness among professionals.
Revitalisasi Pembelajaran di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan: Studi Kasus Penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka pada SMK Al-Asyari Bangkalan
Authors: Fuaida Risma , Fahdiyanti Desi Hela , Maghfiroh Titin Lailatul , Fitriyah Maulidah , Laili Immatul , Ni'mah Ana Tsalitsatun
Published: April 2024

Konsep kurikulum merdeka menginspirasi pendekatan inovatif dalam dunia pendidikan, memberikan kebebasan dan otonomi kepada sekolah, guru, dan siswa untuk menyesuaikan pembelajaran sesuai dengan kebutuhan lokal dan menggalang kerja sama yang erat dalam mewujudkan proses pendidikan yang berdaya saing dan relevan. Pentingnya kerjasama antara guru dan siswa dalam mensukseskan proses belajar mengajar menjadi faktor kunci dalam keberhasilan implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka. Guru perlu menyesuaikan strategi, metode, dan model pembelajaran dengan fase siswa sesuai dengan yang tercantum dalam Kurikulum Merdeka untuk mencapai Capaian Pembelajaran (CP). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka di SMK Al-Asyari Bangkalan. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian lapangan. Peneliti melakukan observasi, wawancara, dan penyebaran kuesioner kepada siswa. Hasil pengumpulan data menunjukkan bahwa Kurikulum Merdeka yang dikeluarkan oleh Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan telah berhasil diterapkan dengan baik di SMK Al-Asyari Bangkalan, terutama pada kelas X dan XI, dan memberikan dampak positif bagi siswa. Hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi sumber informasi bagi guru dan calon pendidik dalam mengimplementasikan Kurikulum Merdeka.
Peran Kepala Sekolah dalam Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar
Authors: Khotimah Siti , Noor Triana Rosalina
Published: April 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini mendeskripsikan peran kepala sekolah dalam implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar mengacu pada fungsi kepala sekolah sebagai educator, manajer, administrator, inovator, motivator, leader dan supervisor. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif studi kasus di SMP Negeri 2 Tangen, Jawa Tengah. Adapun teknik pengambilan data menggunakan teknik wawancara kepada kepala sekolah, wakil kepala sekolah dan guru. Data yang didapatkan dianalisis secara deskriptif melalui tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Peran  Kepala SMP Negeri 2 Tangen dalam  implementasi  kurikulum  Merdeka  Belajar  tergolong  sangat  aktif.  Pada peran sebagai educator, kepala sekolah memberikan bimbingan dan pemahaman kepada guru terkait pemahaman konsep merdeka belajar. Melalui fungsi sebagai manajer dan administrator, kepala sekolah harus mematikan pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar dikelola dengan baik dan mengacu pada suatu program yang sistematis dan terukur. Untuk peran sebagai inovator, motivator leader dan supervisor, kepala sekolah menciptakan dan mendorong ide-ide baru dan memberikan apresiasi manakala evaluasi kegiatan tersebut bisa berjalan baik dan membawa dampak positif  bagi sekolah. Meskipun dalam implementasinya terdapat kendala, namun kepala sekolah responsif untuk mencarikan solusi permasalahan sehingga penerapan  pembelajaran pada kurikulum  merdeka  belajar bisa berjalan efektif.
Stereotactic brain biopsy of John Cunningham virus-polymerase chain reaction-negative progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy: a case report
Authors: Ahn Sae Jun , Lee Jong Chan , Chang Won Seok , Hong Seung Woo
Published: April 2024

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare demyelinating disease of the central nervous system caused by the John Cunningham virus (JCV). It typically occurs in patients with advanced HIV infection. We report the case of a 31-year-old male patient who presented with symptoms of dizziness, dysarthria, ataxia, and diplopia, and was subsequently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Despite the negative JCV-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed characteristic features of PML. Therefore, a brain biopsy was performed, which revealed lymphohistiocytic infiltration and perivascular lymphoid cuffing, along with positive immunohistochemical staining for SV40, a JC viral protein. After the diagnosis of PML, the patient developed immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, and corticosteroids were administered. Our case emphasizes that negative JCV-PCR results on CSF analysis do not necessarily rule out the diagnosis of PML. Clinicians should consider brain biopsy as a diagnostic tool for PML, even when CSF JCV-PCR results are negative. An early brain biopsy may be necessary to provide proper management to patients with PML.
A Study on the Disclosure of Environmental Information of the Company Vale S.A.
Authors: Dos Santos Queiroga Renata , Queiroz Reis Cristiane , Ferreira Marques de Melo Janaína
Published: April 2024

As a result of the environmental impacts caused by companies from the most diverse sectors and the growing need to emphasize the measures and actions that have been taken by them to mitigate the impacts resulting from their operational activities, the disclosure of environmental information occurs voluntarily through the Sustainability Reports, evidenced with an informational character. This research aims to analyze the level of environmental disclosure of the Sustainability Reports of the company Vale S.A. in the period from 2016 to 2020. For this purpose, the Scorecard content analysis method was used, which makes it possible to investigate aspects of a qualitative and quantitative nature regarding the environmental practices carried out by the company. Through the results, there is an evolution in the level of disclosure of environmental information in the years 2019 and 2020 for the "hard" disclosure and a constancy in the results of the "soft" disclosure, in addition to a correlation between the level of disclosure and the environmental accidents recorded by the entity. It is concluded that there was concern on the part of Vale S.A. in highlighting the actions and projects to remedy the environmental incidents caused, as well as the innovations and future goals for the company.
Simulation of the use of rainwater for car washing at a dealership in Aracaju/SE
Authors: Maiara Farias Ferreira Dantas Ortelina , Gomes da Silva Júnior Carlos , Caetano Vieira Zacarias , Maria Caldas dos Santos Eliglésia , Fernanda Santos de Jesus Débora
Published: April 2024

The demographic and economic growth of a country automatically generates an increase in the demand for water, which consequently promotes a problem that is socially worsening. Faced with this situation, one of the actions that can be adopted in order to save water, and which has become popular in recent years, is the implementation of systems for capturing and reusing rainwater. In view of the above, this article aims to perform a simulation of the capture and use of rainwater in a vehicle dealership located in the city of Aracaju/SE. Initially based on the roof area and rainfall data for the years 2016 to 2020, the volume of water captured by the roof was calculated, and finally, the percentage of consumption that could be met with the use of this water was estimated, in this case, the washing of vehicles, and the impact generated on the local urban drainage network was analyzed. In the analyzed period, the average monthly demand was 30.0 m³, the monthly volume collected by the roof resulted in an average of 301.8 m³ and the average monthly reduction in the volume of water thrown into the drainage network was of the order of 30, 7%. It is concluded that rainwater fully meets the estimated demand, the use of rainwater reservoir positively impacts the drainage network, and for this, it must be used on a large scale.
Social Protection in the health and humanitarian crisis of COVID-19 in the artisanal fishing territories at Resex Acaú-Goiana, Paraíba, Pernambuco - BRAZIL
Authors: Albuquerque Medeiros Patrícia , Henrique do Nascimento Vasconcelos Pablo , Luiz Pereira da Silva Emanuel
Published: April 2024

This article results from the research entitled “Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the socio-territorial management of social protection in the Resex Acaú-Goiana, Paraíba, Pernambuco” (PIBIC/CNPq/UFPB, 2021-2022). The objective was to analyze the impacts of COVID-19 on socio-territorial management from the construction of the Ecosocial Ethnomapping and the study of plans to contain the health crisis in the Resex, together with the Associação das Marisqueiras de Acaú-PB and public agents. Fishing communities, in addition to the ecosystem services provided to nature and society, symbolize a historic and traditional life. The methodological procedures of the quantitative and qualitative type, of a descriptive, exploratory nature, comprised the realization of Guided Tours, free interviews and questionnaires to experienced fisherwomen, gathering information that contributed to the construction of a systematized diagnosis. The results show that most artisanal fisherwomen have social markers that corroborate with a historical lack of social protection experienced in their territories, which were aggravated by the socio-sanitary crisis of COVID-19. There is a racialization of artisanal fisherwomen, 88.90% declare themselves to be black, brown or brown, 55.60% are between 30 and 50 years old, and 55.60% have practiced artisanal fishing for more of 40 years. The study points out that artisanal fisherwoman enjoy restricted access to social policies that guarantee constitutional rights that consider their demands and specificities.
Impacts of clandestine sewage connections on drainage channels in Aracaju-SE
Authors: Cristine Gomes de Araujo Laline , Matheus dos Santos Mota Alan , Gomes da Silva Júnior Carlos , Caetano Vieira Zacarias
Published: April 2024

Basic sanitation is extremely important for people's quality of life. However, various actions have a negative impact on sanitation in cities. Among these actions is the discharge of untreated sewage into drainage channels. Several drainage channels in the city of Aracaju-SE have been found to receive clandestine discharges of untreated sewage. Given the above, this article aims to carry out a literature review on the impacts caused by the discharge of untreated sewage into the drainage channels of Aracaju-SE. To carry out this work, the bibliographical research methodology was adopted, consisting of a review of the literature related to the theme of clandestine sewage connections in drainage channels and the various impacts generated by this action. The research used books, course conclusion papers, scientific articles, and other sources. The results show that in natura sewage discharges into drainage channels have negative impacts on public health, the environment, and the structures of the urban drainage system.  It is concluded that investment in basic sanitation should be treated as a priority, as it is directly correlated with public health and environmental quality.
Analysis of the role of education in tackling violence against women
Authors: Ruana Lima Mendes Jessica
Published: April 2024

This article aims to analyze the role of education in building and directing actions and methods to combat violence against women at different levels and in different spaces. This approach is extremely important, given the incidence of domestic and intra-family violence against women in the country, in different spaces and contexts. It reflects the need for changes in social dynamics, especially in the field of education, in the search for transformation and the construction of an awareness and conduct based on gender equality, the observance of fundamental human rights, as well as the creation of instruments to prevent and confront violent and oppressive acts against women. The problem is: What is the role of education in combating domestic and family violence against women? Based on a bibliographical study, it is concluded that projects, programs and studies focused on gender identity and equity, and their roles in society, the consolidation of human rights, violations and their consequences, are indispensable and crucial in school and academic contexts, in order to build a new culture, values and understanding of the world.
The role of the new institutional sociology in implementing the environmental agenda
Authors: De Macêdo Neto Luis , Lausanne Fontgalland Isabel
Published: April 2024

The new institutional Sociology declares that organizations, whether public or private, are influenced by norms, customs and beliefs institutionalized in their structure. Therefore, it is possible to infer that these factors can also influence organizations' actions regarding the environment and sustainability. Based on this understanding, we sought to investigate the role of the new institutional Sociology in the implementation of the environmental agenda. Given the purpose of this work, it is possible to classify it as bibliographic and exploratory in nature. Scientific articles, books, reports and other secondary data of national and international origin were used as theoretical support for the research. In the context of the environmental agenda, institutions can materialize in the form of laws, regulations, public policies, positioning of the professional class, behavior of successful organizations, consumer preferences and many other factors. It was noticed that institutions pressure organizations to develop sustainable practices and these, in turn, enable environmental conservation without necessarily impeding economic development. It was also possible to identify that the pressures felt by organizations to adopt similar environmental practices are explained through the phenomenon understood as institutional isomorphism. This occurs in three ways: coercive; mimetic and normative. Furthermore, this study allowed us to understand the levels of implementation of an environmental agenda. However, it was observed that agendas can be implemented at global, national and local levels. And, the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices in organizations is motivated, above all, by the need to legitimize organizations.
The essentiality of curricular environmental education in schools for the realization of the Right to Sustainability
Authors: Paranhos Santos Marcelino Cecília , Emanuelle Soares de Sousa Débora , Vitória Gualberto da Silva Maria , Laurentino Silva Medeiros Salomão
Published: April 2024

Curricular Environmental Education in schools plays a fundamental role in promoting the right to a sustainable environment. It is a concept that goes beyond simply teaching about ecology and preservation, being a process that aims to form conscious citizens, capable of understanding the interdependence as well as the integrality between human beings and the environment. Teaching about the environment is important in several aspects. Firstly, it helps to raise students' awareness of environmental issues, making them aware of the challenges and threats the planet faces, such as climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. This encourages empathy and concern for the environment. Furthermore, environmental education provides tools so that students can act sustainably in their daily lives. The purpose of this theoretical essay is to provide a study on environmental education and its direct impact on decision-making at a political level and on the promotion of environmentally conscious public policies in the field of school education. Research shows that citizens educated in this area are more able to actively participate in environmental issues, pushing more for sustainable policies and making informed decisions in elections. Environmental education in schools is essential to ensure that future generations have a healthy and sustainable environment, becoming a crucial tool in realizing the right to a sustainable environment. In the essay, the methodology of theoretical construction is used based on a bibliographical review, with exploratory research.
DYNAMICS OF SETTLEMENT OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF THE SAYAN-ALTAI ON THE TERRITORY OF RUSSIA (ACCORDING TO THE CENSUSES 2010 AND 2020)
Authors: Кышпанаков В.А.
Published: April 2024

В статье на основе материалов Всероссийских переписей населения 2010 и 2020 гг. дается анализ размещения представителей коренных народов Саяно-Алтая: тувинцев, хакасов и алтайцев по федеральным округам РФ и субъектам этих округов. Делается вывод об их территориальной и этнической мобильности.

Based on the materials of the All-Russian Population Censuses 2010 and 2020, the article presents the analysis of settlement of representatives of the indigenous peoples of the Sayan-Altai: Tuvans, Khakass, and Altaians in the Federal regions of the Russian Federation and the subjects of these regions. The conclusion is made about their territorial and ethnic mobility.
EDITS IN PUBLICATIONS OF HEROIC TALES RECORDED FROM THE KHAKASS STORYTELLER M. K. DOBROV
Authors: Торокова Е.С.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассмотрены правки, внесенные в публикации хакасских героических сказаний, записанных от сказителя М. К. Доброва. Данные издания были предназначены для массового читателя и были подготовлены научными сотрудниками Хакасского научно-исследовательского института языка, литературы и истории. В статье приводятся примеры правок, выявленных при сверке опубликованных текстов с их архивными записями, хранящимися в рукописном архиве ХакНИИЯЛИ. Были выявлены правки в текстах четырех эпосов: «Тулгу Хызыл алып хыс» - «Богатырка Красная Лисица», «Алтын Чус» - «Алтын Чюс», «Хан Мирген», «ki ах ой хулун» - «Два белобуланых жеребёнка». Было установлено, что эпос «Алтын Чюс» был записан не от М. К. Доброва, а от его однофамильца А. Доброва.

The article considers the edits made in the publications of four Khakass heroic tales recorded from storyteller M. K. Dobrov. These publications were intended for the general reader and were prepared by researchers of Khakass Research Institute for Language, Literature, and History (KhRILLH). The article provides examples of edits identified when comparing published texts with their archival records stored in the Manuscript Fund of KhRILLH. Edits were revealed in the texts of four published epics: "Tulgu Khyzyl alyp khys" (The bogatyr red fox), "Altyn Chus", "Khan Mirgen", "Iki akh oi khulun" (Two white-dun foals). It was revealed that epic "Altyn Chus" was recorded not from M. K. Dobrov, but from his namesake A. Dobrov.
Energy Production, Efficiency and Flexibility for Positive Energy Districts: A Review
Authors: Nair Gireesh , Mattsson Moa , Delice Eser , Gursel Dino Ipek
Published: April 2024

In 2018, EU launched the programme “Positive energy districts and neighbourhoods for sustainable urban development” with an aim to support the planning, deployment and replication of 100 Positive energy districts (PEDs) by 2025. This is an ambitious target considering the various challenges on implementing PEDs. This paper, based on literature review, provides an overview on the challenges and possibilities on the three main components of PEDs; energy production, energy efficiency and energy flexibility.
A review of theoretical frameworks for electrical safety practices in water treatment facilities: Lessons learned from Africa and the United States
Authors: Fatai Adeshina Adelani  , Tosin Michael Olatunde
Published: April 2024

This review paper examines the theoretical frameworks guiding electrical safety practices in water treatment facilities, with a focus on comparative analysis between Africa and the United States. It highlights the importance of electrical safety in mitigating risks associated with the operation of these facilities. It underscores the role of regulatory, cultural, economic, and technological factors in shaping safety practices. By analyzing the regulatory context, theoretical approaches, and challenges and opportunities within these regions, the paper identifies best practices and innovative solutions that can inform global standards for electrical safety. The comparative analysis reveals significant differences in regulatory frameworks, the application of theoretical models, and the adoption of safety practices, offering insights into the adaptability and flexibility required to improve electrical safety outcomes globally. The review emphasizes integrating diverse theoretical perspectives and practical experiences to enhance worldwide electrical safety standards and practices in water treatment facilities. Through this analysis, the paper contributes to the development of comprehensive, adaptable, and globally applicable safety frameworks, highlighting the need for international collaboration and knowledge exchange to achieve optimal safety levels across different regions.