bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fostering Critical Nurse Observation as a Source of Research Topics: ‘Listen to your Nurse’
Authors: TM Nicole Manshanden , Nienke van den Ende , Joost Velzel , Fedde Scheele
Published: June 2024

As healthcare systems develop, there is an explicit call towards interprofessional learning and working, valuing observations and perspectives of all disciplines. Such a multi-perspective is pivotal for innovation, leading to optimal and sustainable health care. In such an interprofessional work environment, it is obvious that the nurses engage in the formulation of research questions within clinical practice settings. This case report describes a case in which nurses observed important issues that no physician or midwife on the team would have noticed. In collaboration with other team members, the nurses subsequently engaged in research which resulted in new information to improve care. The aim of this paper is to explore strategies to promote nurse participation in at least the formulation of research questions based on their observation and perspectives. For fostering critical nurse observation as a source of research topics, we propose four strategies. First, cultivating awareness through a culture of evidence-based practice and critical reflection on common practice. Second, stimulating persistence in addressing moral dilemmas concerning better care despite resistance. Third, facilitating interprofessional learning in an open culture, where diverse perspectives are valued, and it is psychologically safe to bring them in. Fourth, overcoming funding disparities and facilitating nurse-led research, acknowledging the underrepresentation of nurses in funding agencies. These measures aim to empower nurses to observe critically, use their unique perspectives, and bring in research topics.
International case study: The metaverse in the classical high school
Authors: Canfarotta Daniela , Pipitone Manuela
Published: June 2024

The exchange of best practices also at an international level on the use of new technologies applied to teaching is increasingly frequent today. However, there are few studies that delve into how classical high schools in Italy are actually changing their didactics in this line. In fact, there are some gaps between theory and practice when it comes to developing digital skills, sharing innovative teachings and assessing competences. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to describe how STEAM teachers of a classical high school in Sicily (South of Italy) used the metaverse in their subjects. In fact, a mathematics teacher, following a fruitful collaboration with a French school for the use of innovative teaching, involved colleagues from other disciplines in using the metaverse to motivate student learning in their subjects. A case study design from qualitative research designs was used. The participants were teachers and students and they were determined by convenient sampling method. The data of the study were obtained through a semi-structured interview form. The research data were analyzed using the thematic analysis. The results showed that all the teachers were enthusiastic using the metaverse to motivate the learners and the students grew up in the 4Cs (critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity). Future research could test whether these findings can be confirmed by using artificial intelligence programs to facilitate learning.
Ministerial touch on teachers’ professional development: A hands-on model as PLCs
Authors: Şensin Ceyda , Yılmaz Can Dilara
Published: June 2024

Professional learning communities (PLCs) represent a collaborative approach to professional development wherein colleagues engage in joint learning activities that align with their individual needs. Within the realm of education, PLCs encompass tailored initiatives aimed at enhancing teachers’ professional growth, with a specific emphasis on improving educational outcomes for teachers. The success of this approach hinges on the integration of theoretical knowledge and its practical application. The Ministry of National Education recognizes the significance of reevaluating this approach to facilitate the transformation of schools in Turkiye into collaborative learning communities through the implementation of PLC strategies. To realize this vision, the Ministry places great importance on establishing an enabling environment that encourages teacher interaction and offers diverse opportunities for their professional development. The data were collected using document analysis methodology, and the data consisted of encompassed topics related to in-service teacher training. According to the PLC Model, any PLC is utilized, beginning with participant teachers receiving theoretical training from academics and/or experts, followed by being informed about what practices to apply in their own classrooms according to their prior learning from the theoretical phase. Then, community teachers evaluate their own classroom practices, and eventually, they all gather to evaluate practices and conclude the PLC. Good practice examples are shared in the final evaluation in order to inspire other colleagues nationwide. It has been found that teachers are more efficient and productive when they work in collaboration, which is defined as establishing a working partnership in line with common goals and objectives.
Enhancing inclusive teaching. A teacher professional development research grounded in UDL principles
Authors: Moscato Maria , Pedone Francesca
Published: June 2024

The international scientific literature emphasizes the importance of inclusive education, which places the valorization of all diversities at the core of every learning environment. It also highlights the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as an educational framework that promotes accessibility in learning, enabling all students to fully participate regardless of their abilities by designing flexible and customizable educational material.  In light of this, the UDL can serve as a model for crafting educational pathways aimed at supporting the academic success of all individuals while promoting full participation in creating a new democratic educational culture oriented towards equity, universality, and belonging.  Against this background, the paper focuses on the implementation phases of a  Teacher Professional Development Research (TPDR) pathway involving a group of in-service teachers in UDL approaches within lower secondary education. Its objective is to assess whether this pathway leads to an increase in inclusive practices in the classroom, a positive change in teachers' perception of their professional agency, and a positive impact on students' perception of their learner agency. The research aims, on the one hand, to contribute to the scientific literature on teacher professional development and inclusive education and, on the other hand, to promote the co-construction of knowledge within the teachers' community of practice, which is significant as it is deeply rooted in the real context, fostering transformative change in teaching practices and inclusive processes from an emancipatory perspective.
The transformative impact of the project-based learning approach on students’ self-perceptions in a teacher training program
Authors: Kuruc Martin , Ostradický Peter , Jaslovská Barbora , Poliaková Adriana , Brezány Dušan D.
Published: June 2024

In education, fostering collaboration skills and cultivating a growth mindset are paramount for student success. This study aims to investigate the impact of the Curious Learning course on students' self-perception of collaboration skills and growth mindset within the Teacher Training program. Employing a Dual-Method Analysis approach, qualitative insights were gleaned from students' portfolios and lesson record microanalysis, while quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire measuring participants' attitudes toward collaboration and growth mindset. After completing the Curious Learning course, further analysis of the questionnaire and portfolio entries revealed that many students reflected more realistic perceptions of their collaboration skills and learning management abilities. These findings suggest that the course effectively enhances students' self-perception of collaboration skills and fosters a growth mindset within the learning process.
La democracia interna en el ámbito partidario. Un estudio comparado en partidos latinoamericanos
Authors: Gallo Adriana
Published: June 2024

En este trabajo se analizará la democracia interna en los partidos, a partir del estudio de la introducción de elecciones primarias abiertas, cuyo objetivo fue desarrollar un conducto comunicante entre la ciudadanía común y el poder político, tornando más democrática a la formación partidaria. A partir de un análisis comparado en cinco países de América Latina demostraremos que con las primarias abiertas no sólo no se cumple con esa finalidad sino que además es muy difícil que un partido salga indemne luego de haber expuesto públicamente sus disputas y juegos intestinos, al tiempo que este método genera una excesiva personalización de la representación, promueve enfrentamientos fratricidas y suscita una balcanización partidaria que erosionan las bases del juego político, impidiendo que sea el partido el que vehiculice las demandas surgidas en el seno de la sociedad civil.
Turkish Adaptation, Validity and Reliability Study of Treatment Burden Questionnaire in Geriatric Patients
Authors: AKAY Figen , ERYİĞİT Tuba , ÖS Mehmet Fatih , SILAY Kamile , ALPARSLAN Güler Balcı
Published: June 2024

Introduction: This study aimed to adapt the Turkish Treatment Burden Questionnaire, test its validity and reliability, and predict the treatment burden in the geriatric population. Materials and Method: This methodological study included individuals aged 65 years and older from the geriatric population attending routine outpatient clinic examinations at the Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Geriatrics Department between June 1, 2022, and June 1, 2023. The sample consisted of 150 geriatric individuals who spoke and understood Turkish, could managed their illness, had no disease complications, were communicative, and did not have any physical or mental illnesses that would hinder their participation. The study data were collected using the ‘Individual Information Form’ and the Turkish version of the ‘Treatment Burden Questionnaire.’ Descriptive and confirmatory factor analysis were performed, and Cronbach’s α coefficient was calculated for the Turkish version of the scale. Results: Analyzing the factor structure of the Treatment Burden Questionnaire, a three-factor, 11-item structure with an eigenvalue above 1 explained 53.227% of the variance. In the assessment of the internal consistency of the scale, four items were eliminated because of low item-total correlations and inter-item correlations. The reliability analysis for the 11-item Treatment Burden Scale yielded a Cronbach’s α coefficient of 0.645. Conclusion: The Turkish adaptation of the Treatment Burden Questionnaire demonstrated validity and reliability in for assessing the extent of treatment burden in the geriatric population. Keywords: Treatment; Geriatrics; Chronic Disease; Questionnaire.
Trends in Carbapenem Resistance from 2018-2023 in Home Health Care: The Bottom of the Iceberg
Authors: SOLAK GRASSIE Semiha , ÜNALAN ALTINTOP Tuğçe
Published: June 2024

Introduction: There has been a shift in the care of older patients from hospital settings to home healthcare. Older patients are more susceptible to infections, and infections associated with home healthcare are often understudied. This study aimed to investigate the changing trends in carbapenem resistance in these infections over time. Materials and Method: Microbiological data of home healthcare patients between 2018 and 2023 were analyzed using hospital records. Results: The rate of carbapenem resistance increased significantly from 4.17% to 19.53% between 2018 and 2023, particularly in Klebsiella spp. and Pseudomonas spp. Additionally, an increase in the number of respiratory and wound tissue samples was observed. Conclusion: Carbapenem resistance is a growing problem not only in hospitals but also in home healthcare settings. Effective infection prevention and control measures should be implemented, given the complexities of managing these infections, especially in geriatric populations. Keywords: Home Care Services; Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae; Pseudomonas Aeruginosa; Acinetobacter Baumannii.
Enhancing Family Food Security Through Experiential Learning-Based Training In Organic Food Cultivation
Authors: Sarah Sarah , Nurhayati Sri
Published: June 2024

This study aims to assess the impact of an experiential learning based training on organic food cultivation in increasing family food security, while also exploring the potential for behavior change and economic resilience. Employing a qualitative research design, the study used case study method. Participants engaged in an experiential learning program designed to impart skills and knowledge in organic food cultivation. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation study, and analyzed using thematic analysis triangulation. The findings highlight the participants' evolving perceptions of the link between organic food cultivation and family food security within the unique urban environment. The training resulted in shifts in consumption patterns and dietary habits within families, fostering healthier choices. Furthermore, the cultivation of organic produce contributed to family finances, reducing expenditure on purchased produce. The study underscores the impact of experiential learning in fostering practical skills and behavior change in an urban community setting. The research contributes to the understanding of how experiential learning interventions can positively influence family food security within specific urban localities. This study suggests that integrating experiential learning approaches into training initiatives can empower urban families to cultivate their own organic produce.
Membentuk Karakter dan Kesadaran Lingkungan melalui Pendidikan Agama Hindu
Authors: Sudarsana I Ketut , Andriyani Ni Luh Putu Liyana
Published: June 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui ajaran yang membentuk karakter dan kesadaran lingkungan dalam ajaran agama Hindu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Hasil penelitian mengungkap bahwa pendidikan Hindu memberikan landasan yang kokoh bagi orang-orang untuk memahami dan meresapi ajaran agama Hindu secara mendalam. Ini mencakup pemahaman konsep filosofis seperti karma (hukum sebab-akibat), dharma (kewajiban moral), dan moksha (pembebasan spiritual), serta berbagai ajaran lainnya yang membantu orang menemukan jalan kesempurnaan. Selain itu, pendidikan agama Hindu mendorong praktik spiritual seperti pemujaan, meditasi, dan menjaga keseimbangan antara tubuh, jiwa, dan pikiran. Ini membantu orang tumbuh dalam sifat-sifat positif seperti kesabaran, kebijaksanaan, dan ketenangan batin, yang merupakan komponen penting dari pengembangan karakter. Pendidikan agama Hindu sangat penting untuk menanamkan rasa cinta dan penghargaan pada anak-anak. Kitab-kitab Hindu klasik, memberikan pelajaran penting tentang hubungan antara manusia dan alam semesta. Dengan demikian, pendidikan agama Hindu dapat menjadi pilar penting dalam membentuk generasi muda yang bermoral, bermoral, dan peduli terhadap lingkungan. Namun, untuk memastikan bahwa pendidikan agama Hindu efektif dalam menghadapi tantangan zaman dan memberikan dampak positif yang lebih besar pada masyarakat secara keseluruhan, diperlukan upaya perbaikan dan peningkatan yang komprehensif.
Floristic status and analyses of the mangrove marine park in Muanda (central Kongo) and the Kimvula-Mitendi experimental site in Kinshasa (democratic republic of Congo)
Authors: Chantal Pasua-Nzambi TSHIABA  , Assumani Zabo IDRISSA  , Antoine Djamba MUMBA  , Rombaut Tamasala NDOMBE  , Kalima Nkoma MWANGE  , Albert Yenga Yenga KABASELE  , Deogratias Schie Nkung MUTAMBEL'HITY  , Jean Djonga LOHAKA  , Evariste Kilembe DIANGO  , Gilbert ne Mfinda PULULU
Published: June 2024

Human activities and climate change affect mangrove biotopes. This study is part of the search for a space favorable to the domestication of these species in the ecological landscape of Kinshasa (DRC) for their sustainable management. Plant species were collected, identified, and analyzed for biological, ecological and phytogeographical parameters determination. A total of 38 species were identified, among which 14 were from Km5-Banana (Muanda) and 24 from Kimvula-Mitendi (Kinshasa) sites. Magnoliophyta represent 92.86% of species versus 7.14% of Polypodiophyta. The generic coefficient of Jaccard was estimated to 92.86% at Km5-Banana and 100% at Kimvula-Mitendi. Sorensen’s evidence of similarities between the two sites reveals that the two sites were very different. The forest at Kimvula-Mitendi is heavily exploited and the mangrove forest at Km5-Banana seriously degraded. Domestication success of mangrove plant species from Km5-Banan in the biotope of Kinshasa may result in a big challenge and need suitable research and technical strategies.
Innovative approaches in enhanced oil recovery: A focus on gas injection synergies with other EOR methods
Authors: Williams Ozowe  , Gideon Oluseyi Daramola  , Ifeanyi Onyedika Ekemezie
Published: June 2024

Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques have become crucial in extending the productive life of mature oil fields and maximizing resource extraction. Among these, gas injection methods, particularly those involving CO₂, nitrogen, and hydrocarbon gases, have shown significant promise. This review focuses on the innovative synergies achieved by combining gas injection with other EOR methods to enhance recovery efficiency and economic viability. Gas injection techniques work by increasing reservoir pressure and reducing oil viscosity, facilitating easier flow and extraction. When integrated with other EOR methods such as thermal, chemical, and microbial techniques, the synergistic effects can lead to even greater enhancements in oil recovery. For instance, the combination of gas injection with thermal EOR, like steam injection, can improve the displacement of heavy oils by simultaneously reducing viscosity and enhancing thermal conductivity within the reservoir. Similarly, integrating gas injection with chemical EOR methods, such as polymer flooding, can optimize the sweep efficiency by leveraging the mobility control provided by polymers and the pressure maintenance by gases. Recent advancements in monitoring and simulation technologies have further improved the effectiveness of these combined approaches. Real-time reservoir simulation and 4D seismic monitoring allow for precise tracking of gas and fluid movements, enabling dynamic adjustments to injection parameters for optimal performance. Smart well technologies, equipped with advanced downhole sensors, provide continuous data on reservoir conditions, facilitating more responsive and adaptive EOR strategies. However, these innovative synergies are not without challenges. Economic feasibility remains a significant concern, particularly given the high costs associated with gas procurement and the integration of multiple EOR techniques. Additionally, managing the complex interactions between different EOR methods and heterogeneous reservoir conditions requires sophisticated modeling and robust operational protocols. In conclusion, the integration of gas injection with other EOR methods offers a promising pathway to enhance oil recovery rates and extend the lifespan of mature reservoirs. Continued research and development, coupled with cross-industry collaboration, are essential to overcoming the economic and technical challenges associated with these innovative approaches. This review underscores the potential for gas injection synergies to revolutionize EOR practices and drive sustainable growth in the oil and gas industry.
ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS PENGERING KONVEKTIF LIMBAH PANAS RUMPUT LAUT DENGAN KELEMBABAN RELATIF BERBEDA
Authors: Rahmah Sitti Arsyh , Titahelu Nicolas , Simanjuntak Antoni
Published: June 2024

Abstrak Tujuan penerapan penukar panas tube bank sirip pelat datar staggered untuk memanfaatkan limbah panas dari pengering adalah menghemat konsumsi energi listrik. Penelitian bertujuan untuk memperoleh kelembaban relatif yang memadai dan efektifitasnya maksimal untuk mempersingkat waktu pengeringan rumput laut dan menghemat konsumsi listrik. Metode penelitian eksperimental dilakukan dengan memvariasikan kelembaban relatif dari 30% hingga 70% pada kecepatan udara 2 m/s, masukan panas 400 W, dan suhu media pengeringan konstan 50°C pada kondisi pengoperasian sebelum dan sesudah. setelah aplikasi pemulihan panas limbah. Data suhu, kecepatan udara, kelembaban relatif, dan masukan panas diambil setelah mencapai kondisi stabil. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan efektivitas menurun dengan meningkatnya kelembaban relatif, dimana efektivitas maksimum pada kelembaban relatif 30% adalah 52,11% dan 46,03% untuk kondisi operasi sebelum dan sesudah penerapan waste heat recovery. Waktu pengeringan minimal rumput laut pada kelembaban relatif 30% untuk kondisi sebelum dan sesudah penerapan waste heat recovery masing-masing adalah 11,75 dan 11 jam. Penghematan konsumsi energi listrik maksimum pada kelembaban relatif 70% sebesar 5790,16 kWh atau 15,52%, dan penghematan minimum pada kelembaban relatif 30% sebesar 2391,39 atau 23,13%. Disimpulkan bahwa pengering konvektif panas limbah rumput laut pada kondisi operasi RH 30% mempunyai tingkat efektif sebesar 46,03%, waktu pengeringan 11 jam, dan menghemat konsumsi energi listrik sebesar 23,13%.
Epitaph for Pollis
Authors: Mancini Nicola , Ortori Maria
Published: June 2024

The funerary epigram for Pollis is inscribed on a stele that can be traced back to Megara and dated to the first half of the fifth century BC (480-470) based on epigraphic elements. The subject of the inscription can be identified with the hoplite represented on the stele. In the two hexameters of the epigram, Pollis is said to have been killed by στίκται (tattoers). On the basis of the chronology and probable provenance of the inscription, it is possible that the Greek Pollis died in the context of the second Persian war. If credit is given to the well-known testimony of Herodotus on the στίγματα βασιλήια, the στίκται of the inscription can be identified with the Persians. However, other identifications are possible.
Zemskov V. N. The great turning point. The true scale of Stalin’s purges. Moscow: Prospekt, 2022. 760 p.: Book review
Authors: Smirnitsky Alexander Evgenievich
Published: June 2024

The peer-reviewed publication covers a wide range of issues related to the political purges in the USSR in the 1930s-1950s. The work also contains research on the role of the working class in resisting the German fascists on Soviet territory during the Great Patriotic War. The monograph will be necessary for anyone who studies the history of the development of Soviet society in the 1930s-1950s.
Disrupted narratives: Modification of the Chinese language in Xu Bing’s “Book from the Sky”
Authors: Prigarina Irina Alekseevna
Published: June 2024

Through his unique approach to language and communication, a contemporary artist Xu Bing challenges language as one of the enduring elements within the Chinese semiotic field and prompts viewers to reassess their notions of cultural identity. The aim of the article is to uncover new interpretations of Xu Bing’s creative work by examining it through the lens of key ideas from post-structuralist theorists and semiotic researchers, specifically Jacques Derrida, Julia Kristeva, and Roland Barthes. The text explores Xu Bing’s groundbreaking work “Book from the Sky” as one of his earliest experiments with language, serving as a platform for discussing the role of language in meaning-making. The analysis draws on the philosophical concepts of language by Jacques Derrida, Roland Barthes, and Julia Kristeva, revealing the complex layers of semiotics and linguistic significance in Xu Bing’s installation. The scientific novelty of the article lies in its attempt to analyze the artist’s work by engaging with the ideas of post-structuralist theorists and semiotic researchers. By offering a new analytical approach to “Book from the Sky”, we expand the understanding of the role of language and its influence on the construction of meaning in art. This analysis also aims to enrich the dialogue about the relationship between language, culture, and identity by examining the semiotic aspects of Xu Bing’s installation. In the course of the research, significant results were achieved that allowed for a deeper understanding of Xu Bing’s “Book from the Sky”. The analysis through the lens of theories by Jacques Derrida, Julia Kristeva, and Roland Barthes identified key conceptual aspects of the work, such as Derrida’s “différance”, Kristeva’s intertextuality, and Barthes’s concept of the active reader. This revealed how the installation deconstructs conventional perceptions of language and meaning, evokes feelings of disorientation and abjection, and transforms viewers into active interpreters who reassess cultural identity. The article also contributes to a broader understanding of Xu Bing’s artistic practice and provides insight into the complexities of language as a social and cultural construct.
PHENOLIC AND FLAVONOID PRODUCTION, PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILE, AND ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY OF Adenostemma platyphyllum AT DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS OF HYDROPONIC SOLUTIONS
Authors: Tamsin Aqlia Hanna Nurfatiha , Batubara Irmanida , Ridwan Taopik , Trivadila  , Aziz Sandra Arifin
Published: June 2024

Adenostemma platyphyllum is considered a weed with various benefits but has not been widely cultivated. This work aims to obtain the optimum concentration of a nutrient solution (AB-mix) to produce optimum phenolic and flavonoid levels, antioxidant capacity and metabolite profiling in A. platyphyllum using a hydroponic wick system. Different AB-mix nutrient solution concentrations were employed in a one-factor randomized block design. The highest total phenolic, flavonoid concentrations and antioxidant capacity were found in plants without additional nutrient solutions. However, the highest phenolic and flavonoid productivity was found in plants with a nutrient solution concentration of 1100 mg/L. The phenolic/flavonoid group compounds were successfully identified by separating the components using thin-layer chromatography. The intensity of the bands produced from each treatment was quite varied. The untreated plant produced thicker phenolic/flavonoid bands than the other treatments. This was supported by the heatmap pattern produced by the untreated ones, which had high color intensity. Therefore, the optimum concentration of nutrient solution to produce optimum phenolic, flavonoid levels, and antioxidant capacity in A. platyphyllum cultivation by hydroponic wick system was the concentration of 1100 mg/L.
Kajian Empiris dan Etnofarmasi Tumbuhan Hutan Berkhasiat Obat Asal Desa Adat Tenganan Pegringsingan Karangasem Bali sebagai Antinyeri dan Antiinflamasi
Authors: Nita Ni Luh Kade Arman Anita Dewi , Gusti Ayu Putri Cantika Dewi  , Megawati Fitria , Megawati Putu Era Sandhi Kusuma Yuda , Megawati Erna Cahyaningsih
Published: June 2024

Etnofarmasi  adalah  multidisiplin  ilmu  yang  menghubungkan  ilmu  kefarmasian  dengan  adat  budaya  masyarakat  yang terdiri  dari  obat  dan  cara  menggunakan  bahan  alam  untuk  pengobatan berdasarkan  ciri  khas  komunitas  etnik  suatu  daerah  di  Desa  Adat  Tenganan  Pegringsingan  Karangasem  pada pengobatan nyeri dan inflamasi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pemanfaatan tanaman obat beserta bagian tanaman, cara pengolahan, cara penggunaannya yang digunakan dalam pengobatan nyeri dan inflamasi serta mengetahui indeks kegunaan (use value) dan fidelity level (FL) tanaman hasil studi etnofarmasi dan mengetahui potensi tanaman lain yang ada di Hutan Desa Adat Tenganan Pegringsingan Karangasem. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode survei/observational dan pemilihan responden secara snowball sampling, yaitu mencari responden yang dianggap memiliki pengetahuan mengenai pengobatan tradisional. Penelitian kualitatif digunakan dengan metode wawancara dan penyajian data dan untuk kuantitatif dengan indeks kegunaan. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan variabel mandiri, yaitu studi etnofarmasi sebagai pengobatan nyeri dan inflamasi di Hutan Desa Adat Tenganan Pegringsingan Karangasem. Proses pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan pengamatan langsung, yaitu mengamati, mendengar, mencatat dan mempelajari dari narasumber. Perhitungan hasil dilakukan dengan rumus Use value (UV) dan Fidelity Level (FL). Berdasarkan hasil wawancara yang telah dilakukan dengan kedua narasumber yang telah memenuhi kriteria inklusi didapatkan hasil wawancara 12 jenis tanaman obat yang digunakan oleh narasumber sebagai pengobatan nyeri dan inflamasi. Terdapat 26 jenis tanaman obat yang berasal dari hutan desa adat yang tidak digunakan oleh narasumber dalam pengobatan namun tanaman tersebut memiliki khasiat dalam pengobatan nyeri dan inflamasi. Tanaman tersebut berasal dari Hutan Desa Adat Tenganan Pegringsingan Karangasem serta berasal dari sekitar lingkungan pekarangan dari narasumber.
Metal bioaccumulation in some Auchenorrhyncha (Hemiptera) species in apple orchards
Authors: Karavin Murat
Published: June 2024

Traffic is an important pollution factor causing environmental damages such as soil, water and atmospheric pollution, greenhouse effect, and climate change. Effects of traffic pollution on various organisms enlightened with various studies. In this study, it was aimed to examine the effects of traffic-based pollution on Auchenorrhyncha (Insecta: Hemiptera) species in apple orchards and their potential as biomonitor for heavy metal pollution. The Auchenorrhyncha specimens were collected from the apple orchards near the Amasya-Samsun motorway in Türkiye. The heavy metal concentrations were determined by ICP-OES. Five Auchenorrhyncha species were determined from three sites from each of three different distance. Empoasca decipiens specimens were collected only from 0 m while others found in all localities. Heavy metal concentrations in insect specimens tended to decrease with the increasing distance from the motorway. These differences were clearly indicated in Psammotettix provincialis and Phlepsius intricatus, which were found in all localities. Except for Ni, Fe and Mn for Phlepsius intricatus, all examined heavy metals significantly varied in both species. Results showed that heavy metals tended to accumulate in the body of Auchenorrhyncha specimens and because of this they may be evaluated as a biomonitor for heavy metal pollution.
How do we reason about social partners during video chat interactions? - Preschoolers’ Theory of Mind performance in virtual space
Authors: Kelemen Alexandra , Sziklai András , Király Ildikó
Published: June 2024

How do we reason about our social partners in virtual environments? Virtual space is becoming increasingly popular, made all the more significant by the Covid-19 pandemic. Similarly to adults, children are also increasingly prompted to operate in virtual environments and interact there with others, which raises the question of how they would apply their Theory of Mind (ToM) capacity in these special contexts. Abilities related to ToM develop rapidly during the early years of childhood, with children gradually progressing from the recognition of Diverse Desires to the interpretation of Real-Apparent Emotions, through the understanding of Diverse Beliefs and False Beliefs (Wellman and Liu, 2004). However, our understanding of how children follow and process others’ potential mental states in virtual space remains limited. We would like to examine whether 4-year-old children think differently about others’ knowledge and beliefs in virtual spaces in comparison to meeting them in person. We hypothesize that given the limited access to information about others for children in an online environment, children will consider this limitation, and thus their Theory of Mind attributions will be impacted (planned sample size n=66).
The Effectiveness of Generated Electrical Power Based on the Water Discharge of Reservoir
Authors: Rajagukguk Antonius , Ervianto Edy , Firdaus Firdaus , Kusuma Natasya Indra
Published: June 2024

Renewable energy has an important role today, one of which is hydroelectric power plants which use water as the main resource. The operation of a hydroelectric power plant generally aims to maximize the water discharge available in the reservoir in order to obtain maximum energy generation. The main driver of hydropower development is the hydraulic turbines. It's a mechanical device that turns the potential energy of water into electrical energy. So researchers are interested in conducting research with the title analysis of the effectiveness of electrical energy based on reservoir conditions. The method used in this research is daily data collection in the form of reservoir elevation level data, outflow, and data on the electrical power generated by the generator. After that, calculate the water volume, hydraulic power, turbine mechanical power along with turbine efficiency, and the efficiency of the generator. Then analyze the values of hydraulic power, turbine mechanical power, electrical power based on water discharge over time. As well as analyzing the efficiency of the generator based on the electrical power that can be generated over a period of one year. Based on research, it is known that an increase in powerplant efficiency occurs after draining the reservoir with a value range of 70% - 72%, because mud deposits accumulate in the reservoir resulting in the reservoir water volume capacity not being optimal.
पिँजराको प्यासा मैना कवितामा निहितार्थ {Implications in the poem Pinjarako Pyasa of the cage}
Authors: अधिकारी Adhikari अनिल Anil
Published: June 2024

यो लेख पिँजराको प्यासा मैना कवितामा निहितार्थ विश्लेषणसँग सम्बन्धित छ भने  यसमा सोही विषयलाई मुख्य समस्या चयन गरी प्रतिकात्मकता, सांसारिकता, क्रियाकलाप,  सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक, सम्बन्धगत र उपादेयता निर्मितिजस्ता शोध्यसमस्या निर्धारित छन् ।  गुणात्मक अनुसन्धानविधि र पाठविश्लेषणकेन्द्री ढाँचामा तयार गरिएको यस लेखमा विश्लेषणको  सिद्धान्त निहितार्थ हो । निहितार्थ सङ्कथनमा रहेका सबै क्षेत्रसम्बद्ध रचनाको विश्लेषण गर्ने संरचनावादी भाषापरक अध्ययन पद्धति हो । पाठनिर्मापक एकाइका रूपमा भाषाले निर्माण गर्ने सन्दर्भका विविधस्वरूप तथा तिनको पारस्परिक अन्वयबाट प्रतिपादन हुने केन्द्रीय अर्थ नै निहितार्थ हो भने मुक्तकाकार पिँजराको प्यासा मैना कविता निहितार्थका कोणबाट अध्ययनीय सामग्री हो । सटीक र सारपूर्ण प्रतीक प्रयोग तथा त्यसकै अन्तर्यमा निर्माण भएको सांसारिकता र क्रियाकलाप कविताको केन्द्रीय अर्थनिर्मापक आधार बनेका छन् । नेपाली समाजको तत्कालीन सामाजिक र सांस्कृतिक निर्मितिको अभिव्यञ्जना रहेको यस कवितामा शब्दले निर्माण गर्ने सन्दर्भको पारस्परिक अन्वय संसक्ति र संयुक्तिगत रूपमा सशक्त रहेको छ । मानव बन्धकको उत्कर्ष रहेको समाज र सामाजिक व्यवहारबाट पार्थक्य लिई निर्वेदको अभिलाषा अभिव्यञ्जित यस कवितामा नेपाली समाजको वस्तुता प्रस्तुत गर्नु उपादेयता निर्मिति रहेको विषयमा विमर्श भएको छ ।
गौँथलीको चिरिबिरी कवितामा अलङ्कारविधान {Ornamentation in Gauthali's Chiribiri Poem}
Authors: कार्की Karki बेनुबहादुर Benubahadur
Published: June 2024

यस लेखमा गौँथलीको चिरिबिरी कवितामा अलङ्कारविधान मुख्य समस्या निर्माण गरी यसको निरूपण कवितामा विद्यमान रूपक, उपमा, दृष्टान्त र तुल्ययोगिता अलङ्कारको विवेचनाका आधारमा भएको छ । यो लेख गुणात्मक अनुसन्धानमा आधारित छ । लेखनाथ पौड्यालद्वारा रचित गौँथलीको चिरिबिर शीर्षकको कविताको विश्लेषण हुने भएकाले पाठ्य विश्लेषणमा आधारित अनुसन्धान हो । अलङ्कार संस्कृत काव्य शास्त्रीय मुख्य सिद्धान्त मध्येको एक हो भने यो कृतिको बाह्य सौन्दर्यसँग सम्बन्धित सिद्धान्त हो । शब्दालङ्कार र अर्थालङ्कार जस्ता भेदमा कृतिको विश्लेषण गर्न सकिने आधार यस सिद्धान्तले निर्माण गरेको छ । यस लेखमा उक्त कविताको अर्थालङ्कारको विवेचना भएको छ । यस कवितामा कविताको शैलीपक्षीय तत्त्वका रूपमा रूपक अलङ्कार प्रमुख रहेको छ । कविताको अध्ययन गर्दा नाटकको आभाष हुने कथन शैलीभित्र उपमान र उपमेयको सादृश्य धर्म स्थापित भएको यस कवितामा रूपक अलङ्कारको सहयोगीका रूपमा उपमा, दृष्टान्त र तुल्ययोगिता अलङ्कार प्रयोग भएको विषयमा विमर्श भएको छ ।
Analysis of the Use of Waste Plastics Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) along with Bitumen in the Construction of Asphalt Pavement using the Marshall Test
Authors: Poudel Dipika , Timsina Dikshya , Poudel Mansun , Acharya Janam , Thapa Prasidha , Khadka Reeta
Published: June 2024

Plastic disposal is a significant problem as it is non-biodegradable and causes air pollution if burned. The utilization of waste plastics in road construction has gained attention due to environmental concerns and the need for sustainable development of infrastructure. This research investigates the performance waste plastics, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and, in the asphalt road along with the bitumen based on the Marshall Stability Test. The Optimum bitumen content (OBC) is found to be 5.2%. Different concentrations of LDPE (8% and 10% by weight of bitumen) were used. The use of LDPE on the asphalt pavement has Marshall Stability and Marshall flow values in the usable range as specified in the specification criteria of the Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Works (SSRBW). Also, the use of waste plastics in the pavement reduces the cost and helps to promote an environmentally friendly approach to infrastructure development.
A Review on Single Phase AC System of Railway Electrification
Authors: Sah Rupesh Kumar , Gautam Basanta Kumar
Published: June 2024

The widespread adoption of 25 kV, 50 Hz single-phase AC supply in long-distance electrified railway systems poses significant challenges to power quality in transmission networks. This paper presents an in-depth investigation into the influence of electric railway systems on a 110 kV transmission system, with a specific focus on locomotives equipped with diode rectifiers. Harmonic currents generated by these locomotives and unbalanced voltages introduced by single-phase traction loads are known to adversely affect power system components, leading to issues such as overheating, additional losses, and interference with communication systems. The focus of this paper is not only to understand the fundamental principles but to conduct a deep exploration of the functioning of various components such as locomotives, contact lines, and substations. High voltage This voltage is supplied from the substation or directly from the generating station. This high AC voltage (25KV) is first transformed into low AC voltage (415V). Three-phase induction motors are used because they provide high torque, are reliable, and are more efficient. The AC voltage in the second phase is rectified to DC and then converted into a phase AC using VFD. The VFD provides variable frequency and voltage to run the induction motor at different speeds.
Road Traffic Accident and its Characteristics in Kathmandu Valley
Authors: Gautam Sanjay , Joshi Bandana
Published: June 2024

Road Traffic Accident (RTA) is defined as an accident, which takes place on the road between two or more objects, in which one is any kind of moving vehicle and the other is another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, or stationary object. The major scope of this study is to analyze factors influencing road accident in Kathmandu Valley (i.e. Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur district), Nepal. Data used in this research were collected from Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police for FY 2070/71 to 2079/80 of the Nepalese Calendar. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis of data was performed. There were several variables used to analyze the collected data including age of driver, gender of driver, fatality rate, time of accident, reason of accident, type of vehicle involved in an accident. The result of analysis shows that 76752 accidents took place in FY 2070/71 to 2079/80. Vehicles most involved in accidents were motorcycle/scooters (54675) followed by car/jeep/van (46928) (both combining, contributing total of almost 75%). The number of male deaths was three times more than that of female death, (i.e. male death victims were 1360 and female were 409). Based on the age, 55% of total death victims were of age group 16-35 i.e. 969 deaths were of this age group. Largest number of accidents (31473) took place during 12:00-18:00 and the major cause of accidents was reckless driving. Other cause of road accident includes over speeding, alcohol consumption, pedestrian’s carelessness, road condition, physical and mental condition of driver. The objective of this research is to identify the trend of accident, investigate the possible causes of accidents, and suggest countermeasures for reducing road traffic accident.
Examining the Economic Impact of Cardamom Farming on Household Resources
Authors: Basnet Bishal
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the production economics and household contribution of cardamom farming, analyzing socio-economic characteristics, value chain, and issues in Likhu river corridor. Data from a mid-July 2022 survey of 100 households in Likhu-Pike Rural Municipality, Solukhumbu District, is supplemented by indirect interviews and secondary sources. For analysis and presentation, descriptive and inferential statistical tools are employed. Results reveal a significant 25.83% share of cardamom income in total household income, with wild animal crop destruction being a major problem. The study recommends expert training, identifying in-farm income sources, adopting a cooperative marketing approach, and improving grading and packaging practices for higher benefits.
Career Development and Employee Efficiency in Nepalese Commercial Banks
Authors: Khadka Salma , Aryal Rameshower
Published: June 2024

This study aims to investigate the influence of career development programs, commitment, and communication on employee productivity within Nepalese commercial banks. Specific objectives include assessing employees' perceptions of their work environment, communication, training, career development, commitment, and rewards, and examining their relationship with productivity. Additionally, the study seeks to identify the most significant factors affecting productivity. Data from 145 respondents employed in Nepalese commercial banks were collected via a structured questionnaire comprising multiple-choice and Likert scale items. The results indicate a positive association between employee productivity and career development, training, and rewards, with training emerging as the most influential factor.
Evaluation in Nepal: Primary Policy, Uneven Practice and Limited Capacity
Authors: Shrestha Narayan
Published: June 2024

The role of evaluation is highly emphasized for evidence-based policy making and effective development governance. However, there is inadequacy of research that assesses the evaluation policy and practice in Nepal. Ritually, one can find the evaluation term being used in conjunction with monitoring in Nepal. Drawing data from literature reviews and self-professional experience of its author, this article argues that the evaluation policy is yet in a primary stage, the practice is uneven and evaluation capacity both at demand and supply side is lagging far behind its professionalism to create an enabling institutional environment of evaluation. Hence, this article tries to explore the evaluation in Nepal with shedding light on the challenges and opportunities facing Nepal's evaluation ecosystem, examining its progress and the road ahead.
The Impacts of Inclusive Representation in Nepal
Authors: Guragain Govinda Prasad
Published: June 2024

Nepal is a nation with a diverse population. This diversity spans various aspects such as race, ethnicity, religion, caste, and region. Historically, Nepal faced significant issues of social exclusion, resulting in numerous social, economic, and political inequalities. The interim constitution of Nepal (2063) aimed to address this by including provisions for the social inclusion of minorities and marginalized groups in national policies. This paper explores the inclusive representation of different groups and its impact on social, economic, and political spheres. The study relies on both primary and secondary information sources, focusing primarily on the effects of inclusive representation in Nepal. The government decided to reallocate quotas in civil service, reducing reservations for certain ethnic groups to maintain a quota cap of 45%. Specifically, it reduced the Madhesi quota from 22% to 20%, the Adiwasi/Janajati quota from 27% to 24%, and the quota for differently-abled individuals from 5% to 3%. Despite criticisms, the reservation system has positively impacted the participation of underprivileged and minority groups across various sectors.
मध्यकालीन प्यूठान राज्यको ऐतिहासिक स्थिति {Historical Status of the Medieval Pyuthan Kingdom}
Authors: अधिकारी Adhikari बमबहादुर Bambahadur
Published: June 2024

मध्यकालीन प्यूठान राज्य बाईसी तथा चौबीसी राज्यहरूको भौगोलिक क्षेत्रको सीमानामा पर्दथ्यो । लिच्छविकालमा गण्डीगुल्म विषय अन्तर्गतको प्यूठान राज्यमा चन्द शासकहरूपूर्व मगरहरूको अस्तित्व कायम रहेको हुनाले यो राज्यलाई मगरातभित्र पारिएको थियो। यस राज्यमा ब्राह्मण, क्षत्री, मगरलगायत शिल्पकार र कालीगढसहित कामी, दमाई, सार्की, गाइने, बादी, सुनार, टोमटो आदि थरका पेसेवार समूहहरूको बसोबास रहेको थियो। पहाडको टाकुरामा अवस्थित भित्रीकोट राजधानी रहेको प्यूठान राज्य अन्य बाइसे र चौबीसे राज्यहरूकाझैं चौबीसी राज्यअन्तर्गत मजबूत किल्लाको रूपमा विकसित भएकाले सैनिक तथा सामरिक दृष्टिले पनि सुरक्षित थियो । पूर्वमा धूरकोट र गुल्मी, पश्चिममा दाङ्ग र फलवाङ्ग, खुँग्री र गजुल, उत्तरमा पर्वत र मलेवम दक्षिणमा अर्घा, खाँची र पाल्पा राज्यहरू पर्दथे । भिङ्ग्री राज्य प्यूठान राज्यभित्रै पर्दथ्यो । गोरखालीहरूको एकीकरणताका यो राज्य बलियो राज्यको रूपमा रहेको थियो । यस राज्यको सल्यान, जाजरकोट, जुम्ला र गोरखासँग राम्रै सम्बन्ध कायम रहेको देखिन्छ । प्यूठानका चन्द शासकहरूको सम्बन्ध सल्यान, जुम्ला, फलावाङ, रुकुम, जाजरकोट आदि पश्चिमी राज्यहरूसँग कायम थियो । प्यूठानको सखीमाझ क्षेत्र बाइसी र चौबीसी राज्यको ओहोरदोहोर गर्ने सीमान्त मार्ग बनेको थियो । प्यूठान राज्यको सभ्यता र संस्कृतिको विकास गराउनमा निर्मलनाथ, संसारनाथ, मेहलनाथ, दुवनाथ, प्रापतनाथ, क्याडी विजुवार खैरा गोरखनाथ जस्ता विद्वान्हरूको भूमिका रहको पाइन्छ । प्यूठान राज्यको दरबार, देवमन्दिर, आवाशीय भवन, विविध देवल र मूर्तिहरू आकर्षक भएको हुनाले कला तथा वास्तुकलाको क्षेत्रमा पनि प्यूठान अन्य चौबीसी राज्यको तुलनामा समुन्नत थियो । प्यूठानी राजा मानिक चन्दको समयमा गोरखा राज्यसँग प्यूठानको सुमधुर सम्बन्ध कायम रहे पनि गोरखाले पश्चिमी आक्रमण गर्ने योजना बनाउँदा प्यूठानमाथि हमला गर्ने योजना बनायो। प्यूठानी राजा मोतिचन्दको शासनकालमा आएर प्यूठानको आर्थिक स्थिति कमजोर भयो र वि.सं. १८४३ को कार्तिक १९ गते बुधबारका दिन प्यूठानको चन्द राज्यको अस्तित्व समाप्त गरी प्यूठान राज्यलाई विशाल नेपालभित्र गाभियो ।
मेचे जातिमा प्रचलित विवाह पद्धति {Marriage System Prevalent in the Meche Caste}
Authors: भण्डारी Bhandari इन्द्रकला Indrakala
Published: June 2024

यो लेख मेचे जातिमा प्रचलित विवाह पद्धतिसँग सम्बन्धित विविध पक्षको विश्लेषणमा केन्द्रित छ । मेचे आदिवासी जनजाति समुदायअन्तर्गत पर्ने अल्पसंख्यक लोपोन्मुख जातीय समूह हो । नेपाल बाहिर भारतका भारतको आसाम, पश्चिम बंगाल, सिक्किम तथा भुटानका केही क्षेत्रहरूमा पनि यिनीहरू बसोबास गर्दछन्। नेपालमा भने यो जातिको बसोबास विशेषतः प्रदेश नं १ को झापा जिल्लाका जलथल, भद्रपुर नगरपािलका लखनपुर अनारमुनी, ज्यामिरगढी, बाहुनडाँगी, शनिश्चरे, चकचकी, भद्रपुर नगरपालिका, अनारमुनी, महेशपुर बनियानीजस्ता विभिन्न गाउँवस्तीहरूमा पाइन्छ । यिनीहरूका मौलिक सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक, धार्मिक विशेषता यो आदिवासी जनजातिलाई चिनाउने प्रमुख आधार हुन्। त्यसमा पनि विवाह पद्धति र प्रकार यो जातिका पहिचानका सूत्र मानिन्छन्। अतः मेचे जातिमा प्रचलित विवाह पद्धतिलाई यस अध्ययनको विषय बनाइएको हो । यो अध्ययनमा प्राथमिक तथा द्वितीयक दुवै प्रकारका तथ्याङ्क एवम्सूचना सङ्कलन तथा विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । द्वितीयक तथ्याङ्क एवम्सूचना पूर्वकार्य समीक्षा र प्राथमिक तथ्याङ्क मूलतः झापा जिल्लाको धाइजन, मेचीनगर, बाहुनडाँगी, इटाभट्टा, अनारमनीजस्ता गाउँवस्तीमा बसोबासगर्ने मेचे समुदायबाट सङ्कलन गरिएको हो । विश्लेषणात्मक र विवरणात्मक ढाँचामा आधारित यो अध्ययनमा सङ्ख्यात्मकभन्दा गुणात्मक तथ्याङ्क प्रयोग गरिएका छन्।