bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transformation city: a pocket strategic intervention material for science 6
Authors: Orine Patricia Anne , Casipit Judelyn , Fontanilla Anna Marie , Munar Kreisler Dave , Soriano Junella Mae , Ong Jr. Daniel
Published: July 2024

International science assessments consistently show the Philippines scoring low, highlighting a critical gap in the effectiveness of current learning materials. This study aimed to address this gap by assessing a Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) designed to improve student learning in science. The researchers developed a pocket SIM titled "Transformation City" to target the least mastered competency in the topic 'Transformation of Energy' for Grade 6 students.  A mixed-methods research design was employed to analyze the impact of the SIM on 30 students at DMMMSU-MLUC Laboratory Elementary School. The study utilized pre-tests, post-tests, student perception surveys, and student feedback to assess knowledge gained and gather insights for improvement. The findings revealed a significant increase in student learning outcomes after using the "Transformation City" SIM, demonstrating its potential to bridge the gap in science education.
Minocycline Inhibits Glial Scar Formation Through CNTF Expression and Ameliorates Cognitive Impairment in Traumatic Brain Injury Rats
Authors: Wardhana Donny Wisnu , Khotimah Husnul , Nazwar Tommy Alfandy , Nurdiana Nurdiana
Published: July 2024

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a chronic condition that causes permanent disability, particularly cognitive impairment resulting from glial scar formation. Minocycline treatment inhibits glial scar formation through the Ciliary Neurotropic Factor (CNTF) pathway in multiple sclerosis. We hypothesized that minocycline could also inhibit CNTF, which would play a role in the inhibition of glial scar formation in TBI. The objective was to evaluate the role of minocycline in inhibiting glial scar formation through the CNTF signaling pathway and ameliorating cognitive impairment in TBI model rats. Male Sprague Dawley rats (n = 16) were divided into 4 groups (n = 4/group). TBI through the weight drop model is performed on day 0, followed by minocycline treatment of 25 mg/kg (MNO1 group), 50 mg/kg (MNO2 group) and 100 mg/kg (MNO3 group) given for 14 days. The NOR test is performed on day 15, followed by immunofluorescence double staining on day 16. Minocycline plays a role in inhibiting glial scar formation in TBI model rats. Minocycline inhibits the formation of CNTF with an effect proportion of 66.3 %, which plays a role in inhibiting glial scar in the perilesional area in TBI model rats. Inhibition of glial scar improves cognitive function impairment in TBI model rats. Administration of minocycline improves cognitive function in TBI model rats with an effect proportion of 46.7 %. It can be concluded that minocycline inhibits glial scar through the inhibition of CNTF expression and ameliorates cognitive impairment in a rat model of TBI.
Concordancia sujeto-verbo en la redacción de oraciones en el idioma inglés-CRULS, 2023
Authors: Rodríguez Montero Katherin del Carmen
Published: July 2024

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo analizar la concordancia sujeto-verbo en oraciones redactadas por los estudiantes de primer año de la licenciatura en inglés del Centro Regional Universitario de Los Santos. La investigación es tipo descriptivo-exploratorio basándose en un enfoque cuantitativo. En la misma se aplicó una prueba gramatical en donde el estudiante debía reconocer el sujeto, el verbo y establecer si había errores de concordancia sujeto-verbo. El estudio demuestra que los estudiantes presentan dificultades en la concordancia sujeto-verbo cuando se trabaja la tercera persona singular, sujetos plurales, pronombres relativos, pronombres indefinidos. Dichos resultados ofrecen tanto a docentes como a estudiantes, información clara y científica sobre las causas de la falta de concordancia sujeto verbo y así, reforzar la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de la gramática dentro del idioma inglés.
Tradición oral y etnoeducación
Authors: Sinisterra América , Ruiz Yidwar
Published: July 2024

La tradición oral es una expresión cultural, que recoge las narrativas generacionales y es un ejercicio de memoria a través de la palabra hablada. En el caso de Guapi, la tradición oral es un elemento fundamental de la cultura ancestral de los afrodescendientes en el Cauca Colombiano, que encierra elementos epistémicos, axiológicos y pragmáticos de la cultura de la región pacífica. Este estudio se llevó a cabo mediante un enfoque cualitativo, utilizando específicamente el análisis documental como metodología. Se recopilaron documentos relevantes que abordaban la tradición oral y los valores ancestral.es en el municipio de Guapi, Colombia, especialmente en el contexto de la comunidad afrocolombiana. Estos documentos incluyeron investigaciones previas, informes gubernamentales, textos académicos y fuentes históricas que proporcionaron información sobre las prácticas culturales y las tradiciones locales. El análisis documental permitió identificar patrones, tendencias y características clave relacionadas con la tradición oral en la región, así como su influencia en la identidad cultural y el sistema de valores de la comunidad. Los resultados de este estudio aportan elementos importantes para que, desde las políticas públicas y la cátedra de estudios afrocolombianos, se fortalezca la etnoeducación y se estime debidamente la riqueza cultural del municipio. Por otro lado, este estudio conduce a reflexionar sobre costumbres y tradiciones que están de un pueblo; un legado que entreteje saberes ancestrales cotidianos que al recopilarlos, fortalecerlos y compartirlos en el contexto escolar vigorizan las prácticas pedagógicas. Entonces, es fundamental que la escuela sea el escenario donde se cree y recree la cultura para que ésta perdure en el tiempo y trascienda las generaciones.
OPAC enquanto dispositivo pedagógico-cultural na formação em música: identificação e análise no contexto das instituições paulistas de ensino superior
Authors: Sousa Raquel Juliana Prado Leite de , Taffarello Tadeu Moraes
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Frente à importância dos catálogos bibliográficos para a mediação da informação, este trabalho visa a analisar os Catálogos Online de Acesso Público (Online Public Access Catalog - OPAC) das bibliotecas universitárias do estado de São Paulo de IES que oferecem graduação em Música.
Método: Dentre as 28 instituições paulistas consultadas on-line, 10 não possuíam OPAC. Dessa forma, foram analisados 18 catálogos, partindo de metodologia exploratória e qualiquantitativa e tendo como base o conceito de infoeducação, a partir de 12 categorias adaptadas da literatura e elencadas a priori.
Resultado: foi possível observar que as OPACs priorizam a busca, a identificação e o acesso aos registros bibliográficos, funcionando em um modelo de biblioteca emporium, ou seja, preocupado com a difusão da informação. A busca por tipologias documentais é admitida em 77,78% dos catálogos, mas apenas 33,3% permitem recuperar formações instrumentais. Recursos personalizados são mais raros, como salvar histórico de busca (44,44%) e personalizar a pesquisa (11,11%). A integração com mídias sociais é utilizada em 33,3% dos catálogos e recursos semelhantes à Web 2.0, em 66,7%.
Conclusões: elementos mais sofisticados de análise poderiam ter sido utilizados, em especial os referentes aos próprios recursos Web, mas esses estariam fora do contexto dos atuais OPACs, que se mostraram estar aquém dos dispositivos digitais atuais. Acredita-se que os catálogos de acesso público precisam repensar suas ferramentas enquanto ato político de formação da identidade cidadã dos usuários a que servem, atuando como forum, em prol da mediação e da formação do graduando em Música.
Scoping review y análisis bibliométrico de la producción científica sobre el estudio de colecciones especiales: una mirada panorámica desde Google Scholar, Dimensions Free y Academia.edu
Authors: Piedra Salomón Yelina , Valenciaga Díaz Carlos Manuel , Rivera Zoia
Published: July 2024

Objetivos: Sistematizar la literatura científica sobre el estudio de las colecciones de documentos especiales disponibles en fuentes de datos de acceso abierto.
Métodos: Se utiliza la scoping review como herramienta metodológica. Se aplica el framework SALSA y la plantilla PRISMA- ScR. La revisión sistemática exploratoria en Google Scholar, Dimensions y Academia. Edu se complementa con un estudio bibliométrico. La conjunción de ambas tributa a un abordaje más holístico del objeto de estudio.
Resultados: La revisión sistemática exploratoria y el análisis bibliométrico permitieron identificar las características y/o rasgos distintivos del dominio en cuestión a partir del análisis del contenido de la literatura científica. Se obtuvo una diversidad terminológica (homonimia, sinonimia, polisemia) existente en torno a la denominación de un mismo documento/colección. El mapeo de la cobertura y el perfil temático determinó la existencia de una amplia configuración temática y la génesis de propuestas para el análisis de dichas colecciones asociado a un frente temático que favorece la aplicación de las Humanidades Digitales.
Conclusiones: La visualización de los elementos, obtenidos a partir de la revisión, revela la evolución en ascenso de metodologías que -desde las CI - persiguen la creación de alternativas para la decodificación de los documentos que conforman las colecciones especiales utilizando una nueva perspectiva que ofrece las bondades de mayor inclusividad, homogeneidad y responsabilidad social.
Apresentação
Authors: Butturi Junior Atilio
Published: July 2024

Apresentação v. 21, n.1, 2024
O reconhecimento de marcadores prosódicos da escrita do português brasileiro e a fluência de leitura
Authors: Santos Alcione de Jesus , Pacheco Vera , Rothe-Neves Rui
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo teve como intuito correlacionar proficiência leitora e aspectos prosódicos, mais especificamente com o reconhecimento dos marcadores prosódicos lexicais (MPLs) “berrou”, “sussurrou”, “gritou”, “disse baixinho”, “disse rápido” e “disse devagar”, que são palavras do português brasileiro cuja carga semântica remete a variações prosódicas específicas. Para tanto, produzimos frases-alvo para ocorrerem sob o escopo dos MPLs supracitados as quais foram inseridas em textos cujos contextos fossem adequados aos MPLs investigados. Os textos foram lidos por 15 participantes do sexto ano do ensino fundamental, por 15 participantes estudantes do terceiro ano no ensino médio e por 15 estudantes do sétimo semestre da primeira graduação. A leitura em voz alta foi gravada em cabine tratada acusticamente para análise posterior através da qual foram mensuradas a frequência fundamental, a intensidade e a duração. Os escores brutos foram submetidos a análises estatísticas. O teste estatístico evidenciou diferenças significativas entre os diferentes MPLs. Verificamos que as medidas acústicas de F0 e de intensidade são aumentadas para os MPLs “berrou”, “gritou” e “disse rápido”, ao passo que são diminuídas para os MPLs “sussurrou”, “disse baixinho” e “disse devagar”, sobretudo para os grupos mais escolarizados.
A aquisição do “se” télico por falantes nativos de português brasileiro aprendizes de espanhol como L2
Authors: Gomes Jean Carlos da Silva
Published: July 2024

A telicidade é uma noção aspectual semântica caracterizada pela presença de um ponto final inerente da situação marcado linguisticamente. No português, pode-se realizá-la por meio da presença de um complemento direto delimitado e/ou por um sintagma preposicional delimitador. No espanhol, além das formas existentes também no português, é possível utilizar um clítico, conhecido como “se” télico, acompanhado de um complemento direto delimitado. O objetivo deste trabalho é contribuir para o entendimento acerca da aquisição de categorias aspectuais por falantes nativos de português brasileiro aprendizes de espanhol como L2. Mais especificamente, pretende-se verificar se os aprendizes reconhecem e utilizam o “se” télico para a expressão do valor aspectual de telicidade na L2. Para tanto, foram aplicados dois testes linguísticos, um de produção e um de compreensão, a estudantes do curso de graduação em espanhol em nível intermediário e avançado. Os resultados indicam que, em ambos os níveis, há sujeitos que utilizam o “se” télico, enquanto outros, não, ao mesmo tempo em que há sujeitos que consideram a presença desse clítico aspectual na sentença como gramatical enquanto outros a consideram agramatical. Observou-se ainda que não há diferença significativa nos resultados de aprendizes em nível intermediário e avançado.
A língua inglesa no setor hoteleiro: uma sistematização de estudos
Authors: Costa Beatriz Vieira da , Silva Marimar da
Published: July 2024

Este estudo, de caráter bibliográfico, visa sistematizar as pesquisas sobre a língua inglesa no setor hoteleiro, no recorte temporal de 2000 a 2021, no Brasil e no exterior. Dezessete estudos foram selecionados e, da análise qualitativo-interpretativa, emergiram cinco categorias que foram descritas e interpretadas. O estudo evidenciou que o tema de pesquisa, inglês no setor hoteleiro, é investigado a partir de uma perspectiva qualitativo-interpretativa, em cursos de graduação, predominantemente no exterior, e em contextos de trabalho, predominantemente no Brasil, com foco na proficiência no idioma, apontando, em ambos os contextos investigados, defasagens na proficiência dos estudantes de graduação e dos trabalhadores. Também evidenciou que o aporte teórico dos estudos é diversificado tendo em vista os diferentes vieses em que o idioma é investigado: de abordagens de ensino-aprendizagem do idioma, nos cursos de graduação, à prestação de serviço a turistas e hóspedes estrangeiros, nos contextos de trabalho. A partir dos resultados, este estudo sugere que pesquisas sobre a língua(gem) no setor hoteleiro devem integrar à sua investigação a análise de currículos de cursos de gestão em hotelaria, visando avançar simultaneamente na pesquisa, na formação profissional e na prestação de serviço no setor. E também sugere que este escopo seja ampliado para outras bases de dados.
“We need to publish in English: Brazilian reserarcher's voices regarding tensions in academic literacy practices
Authors: Fischer Adriana , Masai Klara Marcondes , Donahue Christiane
Published: July 2024

Impact and visibility are important boosters for global scientific publishing in English regarding some possible tensions. We interviewed four Brazilian medical researchers from five well-ranked universities in Brazil through semi-structured interviews. We used linguistic ethnography theorizing as a methodology to analyze the social relations around texts, based on literacy studies. The aim of this article is to discuss Brazilian medical authors’ experienced tensions regarding publishing internationally and writing in English. Results showed that writing in English to publish internationally is a literacy practice embedded in power relationships and legitimation. We identified three main tensions: 1) a low number of Brazilian English speakers which results in poor access to written English skills; 2) handling relations of power shaping discourses and standards; and 3) issues tied to academic group support and academic literacy.
Leitura e produção escrita na universidade: um enfoque crítico sobre apropriação e objetivação na/para a formação humana
Authors: Dias Sabatha Catoia
Published: July 2024

O mote do artigo é leitura e produção escrita enquanto práxis social, de cunho emancipatório, associadas a trabalho, a partir da teoria materialista histórico-dialética (Marx, 2019; Engels, 2004 [1896]) e da psicologia histórico-cultural (Vigotski, 2000; Duarte, 2013). O enfoque da discussão está nas atividades relativas a ler e escrever na esfera de atividade humana universitária, compreendida como instituição formativa envolvida, particularmente, com objetivações genéricas para si. Advoga-se pelo desenvolvimento de leitura e de produção de textos, no interior da universidade, orientados pela relação inconteste entre gênero humano e indivíduo, assim como para a constituição da consciência de classe e para a transformação social. A reflexão dirige-se para a necessidade de uma formação humana omnilateral, em distanciamento a paradigmas formativos hegemônicos orientados a uma formação unilateral, dirigida ao atendimento dos ditames do mercado de trabalho e à lógica neoliberal.
Entre las dos Coreas: la formulación de la identidad (trans)nacional de la comunidad “coreana” de Cuba en Jerónimo (2019)
Authors: Lee Sohyun
Published: July 2024

Este artículo explora el proceso de la diáspora coreana en Cuba mediante el análisis textual del largometraje Jerónimo (2019, Joseph Juhn). Aquí se aborda la idea de la diáspora como un fenómeno transnacional, en tanto que se trata de las vivencias de bloques poblacionales que residen en un territorio, mientras continúan manteniendo alguna forma de conexión con su estado de origen. Los inmigrantes coreanos en Cuba presentan particularidades en su formulación identitaria debido a la compleja relación con las dos Coreas.
El legado colonial en las representaciones culturales de las mujeres afrodescendientes en el contexto de Abya Yala
Authors: Julio-Gómez Carolina
Published: July 2024

Este artículo examina cómo se construyeron culturalmente las representaciones de las mujeres afrodescendientes en el contexto del régimen esclavista en Abya Yala. Las preguntas centrales que guían este análisis son: ¿De qué manera se representaron los cuerpos de las mujeres afrodescendientes en la colonia? ¿Y cómo se relacionaron estas representaciones con el Proyecto de Modernidad, entendido como el proceso histórico que jerarquizó a la sociedad según el color de la piel, el género y el nivel socioeconómico, influyendo en los sistemas de opresión colonial? Abordar estas cuestiones implica superar obstáculos en la investigación, especialmente el desafío de hallar fuentes dedicadas al estudio de la Abya Yala Negra. Sin embargo, mediante el análisis de obras como Cecilia Valdés de Cirilo Villaverde y El engaño de las razas de Fernando Ortiz, este estudio profundiza en cómo las literaturas de ficción y no ficción reflejan y cuestionan las representaciones de las mujeres afrodescendientes en las colonias hispanas. Estas obras revelan las complejas capas de la mentalidad supremacista blanca y su influencia en los imaginarios culturales y sociales, revelando, por ejemplo, la exotización de la mujer racializada como mulata. Por ende, este estudio nos acerca a historias marginadas que ofrecen una comprensión más profunda de la vida de las mujeres esclavizadas en el contexto colonial y su resonancia en nuestros días. Se busca contribuir al análisis histórico y cultural de las comunidades racializadas.
Plyometric Exercise Transiently Enhances Twitch Torque
but Fails to Enhance the Rate of Force Development Evaluated
Using the Isometric Midthigh Pull
Authors: Nakata Kaito , Mishima Takaaki
Published: July 2024

The effects of jump exercises as a conditioning activity (CA) on the rate of force development (RFD) measured during the isometric midthigh pull (IMTP) have not been investigated. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the effect of the CA comprising three sets of five countermovement jumps on the RFD measured during the IMTP, and furthermore to investigate whether post-activity potentiation (PAP) would be involved in this mechanism. Thirteen healthy male university students (age: 19.7 ± 0.6 years; training experience: 3.0 ± 1.4 years) participated in five sessions. Initially, the twitch torque was elicited by electrical stimulation after the CA to investigate whether PAP was elicited. Participants then completed the following four sessions: experimental condition sessions, in which the IMTP was performed 1 or 4 min after the CA, and control condition sessions, in which the IMTP was performed 7 or 10 min after the pre-measurement because the experimental condition included a 2-min rest interval before the CA and approximately 4 min were required to perform the CA. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Bonferroni post-hoc adjustments revealed the presence of PAP 1 and 2 min after the CA. Two-way ANOVA revealed significant interaction effects for the 0–200 ms and 0–250 ms RFD at the 1st min, and the 0–150 ms and 0–250 ms RFD at the 4th min after the CA. However, the Bonferroni post-hoc test failed to detect any significant increase in the RFD index under the experimental conditions. The CA with jump exercises induced PAP up to 2 min after the CA implementation, but failed to significantly increase the RFD measured by the IMTP.
Human Intention Space - Natural Language Phrase Driven Approach to Place Social Computing Interaction in a Designed Space
Authors: Pal Pronab
Published: July 2024

Publishing and sharing content through software has become a regular part of Social Computing today [the term Social Computing is used in the sense defined in Wikipedia (Social computing - Wikipedia, defined in [6].)]. This paper shows how we can achieve social cohesion despite varied software pieces working in their unique way and providing their specialized content. It defines a software methodology to design better socially responsive software by representing Intentions in code and using that as an open inter-component communication mechanism with more ownership and responsibility for both publisher and receiver. Intention Space introduces, for the first time, a close knitting of context and intentions at the core of the computation process, which has not been possible until now.
Exploring Deep Learning Models for Image Recognition: A Comparative Review
Authors: Nuthakki Siddhartha , buddiga Sai Kalyana pranitha , Koganti Sonika
Published: July 2024

Image recognition, which comes under Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a critical aspect of computer vision, enabling computers or other computing devices to identify and categorize objects within images. Among numerous fields of life, food processing is an important area, in which image processing plays a vital role, both for producers and consumers. This study focuses on the binary classification of strawberries, where images are sorted into one of two categories. We Utilized a dataset of strawberry images for this study; we aim to determine the effectiveness of different models in identifying whether an image contains strawberries. This research has practical applications in fields such as agriculture and quality control. We compared various popular deep learning models, including MobileNetV2, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), and DenseNet121, for binary classification of strawberry images. The accuracy achieved by MobileNetV2 is 96.7%, CNN is 99.8%, and DenseNet121 is 93.6%. Through rigorous testing and analysis, our results demonstrate that CNN outperforms the other models in this task. In the future, the deep learning models can be evaluated on a richer and larger number of images (datasets) for better/improved results.
An Analytical Study on Non-Institutional Agricultural Loans in District Pilibhit
Authors: Yadav Sachin
Published: July 2024

India, primarily an agricultural nation, relies heavily on its agricultural sector for livelihood and industrial development. With 56.4 percent of the population employed in agriculture according to Census 2011, farming serves as the backbone of the economy, feeding both the population and industries. However, the sector faces challenges,
particularly for small and marginal farmers who constitute 86 percent of the farming community. Access to credit is crucial for agricultural success, yet many farmers struggle to obtain timely loans. Lack of credit leads to reduced productivity and increases vulnerability to economic shocks and poverty, with farmer suicides often linked to indebtedness. While institutional agencies provide agricultural loans, a significant portion of farmers still resort to non-institutional sources due to various reasons, including accessibility and ease of borrowing. However, these
sources often charge exorbitant interest rates, trapping farmers in a cycle of debt. In districts like Pilibhit, a substantial portion of farmers rely on both institutional and non-institutional sources, exacerbating their financial struggles. Thus, addressing the challenges of agricultural credit accessibility and reducing dependency on informal
lenders are crucial for improving the plight of Indian farmers.
Comparative Study on Selected Fitness Components Between Individual and Team Games
Players and its Relationship with Their Mental Toughness
Authors: Kumar Sonu , Pant Mukul , Yadav Hiralal
Published: July 2024

The study aimed to compare selected fitness components and their relationship with mental toughness between individual and team game players. Participants included 200 male players (100each from individual and team sports), aged 18 to 26, from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Uttarakhand, India. The fitness components measured were explosive strength (medicine ball throw), muscular endurance (bent knee sit-ups), muscular power (standing broad jump), speed (50m dash), and cardiovascular endurance (800m run/walk test). Mental toughness was assessed using the Sports Mental Toughness Questionnaire (SMTQ) by Sheard, Golby, and Van Wersch (2009). Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and Pearson's Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) were used for data analysis, with significance set at 0.05. Results indicated significant differences in speed, explosive strength, muscular power, cardiovascular endurance, and mental toughness between individual and team players, but no significant difference in muscular endurance. There was a significant positive relationship between cardiovascular endurance and mental toughness, and a significant negative relationship between mental toughness and speed, explosive strength, muscular power, and muscular endurance. The study concluded that male team game players outperformed their individual counterparts in speed, explosive strength, muscular power, and cardiovascular endurance. Both groups were similar in muscular endurance. Additionally, mental toughness was positively related to cardiovascular endurance but negatively related to other fitness components in both groups at the
university level.
Potential Antimicrobial Efficacy and Phytochemical Screening Of Oleoresin Extract From
Chir-Pine Against Bacterial Pathogens
Authors: Meena Dharm Singh , Akash Akash , Bijlwan Kamal , Bhandari BS
Published: July 2024

In present study, antimicrobial, antioxidant and phytochemical activities of Oleoresin from Chir-pine was carried out with the help of Agar well diffusion method. The antimicrobial activities of different concentrations of Oleoresin against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, K. pneumoniae, Bacillus paramycoides, Enterobacter
aerogens, Corynebacterium striatum, Pseudomonas aeruginosa at two different concentrations Viz. 150 mg/ml, and 200 mg/ml were tested. On the other hand, antioxidant activity of Oleoresin was also tested. High antimicrobial
activity was recorded at 200 mg/ml concentration of extract with the inhibitory zone of 24± 0.34 cm against Pseudomonas aeruginosa whereas minimum activity was recorded against Bacillus paramycoides at 200 mg/ml with the inhibitory zone of 11± 0.30 cm whereas at 150 mg/ml concentration of extract minimum zone of inhibition
was recorded against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, (11± 0.35 Cm), Bacillus paramycoides (11± 0.30 Cm), Escherichia coli (11 ± 0.35 Cm). Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of Carbohydrates, Phenolic compounds, Steroid along with terpenoid and absence of Saponin glycosides, Flavoniodes, Insulin and Amino acid. Further significant
amount of Rosin %, α - Pinene, β - Pinene , Carene and Turpentine Oil % was present in Oleoresin obtained from Chir-pine which provides significant antimicrobial activity against the bacterial pathogens.
After Disaster Strikes: A Comprehensive Analysis of Post- Disaster Impacts in
Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand
Authors: Rawat Arvind Singh , Naithani Vidushi Dobhal , Semwal MM
Published: July 2024

Over the years the majestic yet extremely fragile Himalayan region has undergone extreme climatic, political as well as social changes which affect the people residing in the region as well as those dependent on it. According to a UN report, natural disasters have cost India $80 billion in last 20 years. The Himalayan region of Uttarakhand has always been very fragile due to its topography. In addition, the ISRO Landslides Atlas of India report suggests that Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand, has the highest landslide density in India. The district also has the highest exposure to total population, working population, literacy, and houses. The Ukhimath Landslides of 1998 and 2012, as well as the Kedarnath Floods of 2013, are some major disasters that have occurred in this district in the past. Economic loss is the most visible form of disaster impact but the social, psychological impact of disaster cannot be ruled out. According to a World Bank and Asian Development Bank assessment, $700 million was lost due to damage to public infrastructure. The paper traces the trajectory of the lives of the people of Rudraprayag overthe last two decades with a continuous looming fear of unforeseen and sudden disastrous events. It also aims toprovide valuable suggestions for policy reform so that a broader and multi-dimensional approach can be undertaken
at the decision-making level for a better and resilient future. The study undertakes a quantitative as well as qualitative approach in assessing the post-disaster impact through the lens of the well-being approach to development. The paper aims to assess the socio-economic and political impacts of natural disasters in the region.
Alien Species of Family Asteraceae and their Indigenous Uses in Tarai and Bhabar
Region of Uttarakhand
Authors: Sharma Sheetal , Lata Sneh
Published: July 2024

Uttarakhand with degraded lands, diverse topography and climatic variations is a treasure of non-native i.e., exotic or alien plants. Asteraceae represents a dominant family having a large number of alien plants. During the present study, frequent regular field visits were organized and a total of 51 alien plant species belonging to 37 genera and 10 tribes of Asteraceae family were collected from different sites. There were 88% (45 species) herbs, 4% (02 species) shrubs, 4% (02 species) undershrubs, 2% (01 species) climber and 2% (01 species) tree. A comparison of present data with previous literature revealed that Jaccard index ranges between 3.92% to 22.38%. Local people were interviewed and discussed to record their indigenous uses for medicine, food, oil, fodder, compost etc. Majority of plant species were useful as medicine (23 species) in different diseases e.g., cut and wounds (15 species), diabetes (2 species), earache (2 species), jaundice (1 species), toothache (2 species) etc. Two species were noted to be harmful and one species play both harmful and beneficial roles.
Relationship between Biblical context and fulfillment of mission among Akurinu believers in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Wambugu Simon Nderitu , Kibor Esther , Koros William
Published: July 2024

The intent of this study was to look into the relationship between biblical context and fulfilment of mission among the Akurinu believers in Nairobi County, Kenya. Two theories that guided the study were Divine Command Theory (DCT) and Diffusion of Innovations Theory (DIT). Descriptive research design under mixed methods research was adopted. Akurinu congregations registered with the General Conference of Akurinu Churches Assembly (GeCACA) in Nairobi County were sampled using simple random, proportionate and purposive techniques to obtain 336 Akurinu believers and 18 leaders respectively out of a population of 2,600 congregants. Structured and semi-structured questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect data. Validity and reliability were ensured through piloting and expert advice. Software Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 22.0, was used to generate multivariate linear regression models at alpha=0.05. Frequency tables, themes and inferential statistics were used to present data. SPSS output with an r-value of 0.207 indicated that there was a weak positive relationship between biblical context and fulfilment of the mission. An alternative hypothesis was accepted.  The findings were useful to Akurinu leaders, believers, researchers and policymakers among GeCACA national leadership towards biblical contextualisation of theology.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENGGAJIAN ADAPTIF BERBASIS WEB UNTUK PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Agustini Dian , Farida Muthia , Rosadi Muhammad Edya , Firdaus Muhammad Iqbal , Muttaqin Riadhul
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang sistem informasi penggajian adaptif berbasis web yang dibuat untuk perguruan tinggi. Sistem dirancang tidak hanya untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas pengelolaan penggajian, mengurangi kesalahan dalam perhitungan, serta mempermudah pencarian dan pembaruan data, tetapi juga untuk menyediakan solusi yang adaptif terhadap berbagai kebutuhan penggajian yang beragam di perguruan tinggi. Melalui pendekatan yang adaptif, sistem ini mampu menyesuaikan dengan perubahan kondisi lingkungan penggajian di perguruan tinggi guna memastikan ketepatan serta keakuratan penggajian. Sistem dibangun menggunakan metode pengembangan perangkat lunak agile, impelementasi sistem menggunakan framework CodeIgniter dan manajemen basis data MySQL. Hasil pengujian sistem menunjukkan peningkatan fungsionalitas dengan kemudahan penggunaan sistem dibandingkan aplikasi lama yang berbasis spreadsheet. Rancangan sistem ini diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi yang berguna bagi perguruan tinggi yang ingin meningkatkan pengelolaan penggajian mereka secara signifikan
Analysis of diseases, pests and qualitative parameters of various varieties of lettuce grown under hydroponic conditions
Authors: Zubkova Tatyana ,   Bunin Lipetsk State University, Baryshnikova Anastasia , Vinogradov Dmitry , Dubrovina Tatyana Yuryevna , Lebedev Ivan , Gogmachadze Guladi ,   Ryazan state agrotechnological University,   Tatyana Yuryevna,   Ryazan State Agrotechnological University named after P.A. Kostychev,   Electronic science-productive magazine "AgroEcoInfo"
Published: July 2024

In greenhouses of protected soil, with high humidity, low ventilation of premises in autumn and winter, and elevated temperatures in summer, optimal conditions are created for the spread of many diseases and pests of salad crops. Salad crops are exposed to fungal, bacterial and viral diseases. In order to quickly cope with problems arising from pests and diseases, it is necessary to know and understand the signs of each of them. The manifestation of diseases and pests can affect the quality of finished products. The purpose of the study is to assess diseases, pests and qualitative parameters of various varieties of lettuce grown in hydroponics conditions. Keywords: LETTUCE, VARIETY, DISEASES, PESTS, QUALITY
Memórias de Violência em Trânsito e Subjetividades Insubmissas em Aida Gomes e Yara Monteiro
Authors: Rendeiro Margarida
Published: July 2024

Para além de pluralizar os olhares críticos sobre o passado colonial e os seus legados no presente, rompendo silêncios hegemónicos, as obras literárias de autoras portuguesas afrodescendentes têm introduzido perspetivas interseccionais sobre as (pós-)memórias sobre o passado colonial que se construíram nos trânsitos atlânticos, particularmente entre Portugal e Angola. O presente artigo explora uma leitura comparativa de Os Pretos de Pousaflores (2011), de Aida Gomes, e Essa Dama Bate Bué! (2018), de Yara Monteiro, narrativas que articulam a violência de género como um continuum silenciado de histórias intergeracionais de mulheres que atravessa o passado colonial, as lutas de libertação em Angola até ao presente. À luz de estudos de Lionnet (1999) e Kalisa (2009) sobre representação de histórias de violência de género, argumenta-se que as mulheres são representadas como sujeitos insubmissos e agenciadores, que desafiam a retórica patriarcal. Contar histórias torna-se um mecanismo para superar a violência silenciada. Argumenta-se igualmente que a figura de mulher constitui uma metáfora pós-colonial que desafia as representações patriarcais da maternidade que nem a retórica da libertação angolana superou.
Khan, Sheila, e Sandra Sousa, eds. 2023. Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida: Tecelã de Mundos Passados e Presentes. Braga: U. Minho/Centro de Estudos de Comunicação e Sociedade.
Authors: Castro Ana Aires e
Published: July 2024

Recensão crítica do primeiro volume de ensaios dedicado à obra da escritora Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida, organizado por Sheila Khan e Sandra Sousa, Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida: Tecelã de Mundos Passados e Presentes (2023), numa co-edição da U. Minho Editora e do Centro de Estudos de Comunicação e Sociedade.
Totta, A., e F. Machado. 2022. Recordações d’uma colonial (Memorias da preta Fernanda). Lisboa: Sistema Solar.
Authors: Baracho Danielle Duque
Published: July 2024

Recensão crítica da obra Recordações d’uma Colonial (Memorias da preta Fernanda), de A. Totta e F. Machado, reeditada pela editora Sistema Solar no ano de 2022.
FE Evaluation of Pedestrian and Worker Fall Incidents — the Evolution of Analysis Techniques and Safety Requirements
Authors: Shiver Christopher
Published: July 2024

Fall injury and fatality claims and legal cases involving ordinary pedestrians as well as employees/contractors at work sites have increased dramatically over the course of the author’s 43-year engineering career. As a result, forensic engineers are frequently being contacted by insurers and attorneys to analyze these incidents. The need is to determine probable cause(s) and ascertain as to whether location features were designed, constructed, installed, manufactured, and/or maintained in accordance with the standard of care, including requirements specified in applicable codes and standards. The proper contemporary analysis techniques for these incidents are addressed in this paper as well as what constitutes proper basis for establishing a standard of care for involved installations and/or equipment. It will also expand on and update information provided in approximately two dozen past NAFE papers on various aspects of fall incident analysis, most of which are more than 10 to 30 years old.
Farklı Hasat Dönemlerinin ve Askorbik Asit Uygulamalarının ‘Eşme’ Ayva Çeşidinde Raf Ömrü Üzerine Etkileri
Authors: Algül Burak Erdem , Acar Sema , Bozkaya Beşire , Aslan Dilek , Turan İbrahim
Published: July 2024

Eşme ayva çeşidi ülkemiz için oldukça önemli bir ticari değere sahip olmasına karşın, geç hasada bağlı düşük sıcaklıklar nedeniyle, depolamanın ilerleyen dönemlerinde meyve etinde kahverengileşme meydana gelebilmekte ve bu durum Eşme ayva çeşidinin muhafazasını sınırlamaktadır. Bu araştırmada, Eşme ayva çeşidine ait meyvelerde, biri geç hasat dönemi olan iki farklı hasat döneminin ve askorbik asit uygulamalarının (10 ppm ve 20 ppm) 20 ºC’de %60±5 nispi nem koşullarında ki 30 günlük raf ömrü sürecinde meyve kalitesi ve meyve eti kahverengileşmesi üzerine olan etkileri incelenmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda Hasat I ve Hasat II dönemleri arasında ağırlık kaybı (%), meyve eti sertliği (N), asitlik (%), nişasta indeksi (1-8), meyve kabuğu yağlanması (%) ve meyve kabuk rengi (L*, hue, chroma) gibi kalite parametreleri açısından önemli değişiklikler olduğu saptanmıştır. Ayrıca raf ömrünün 30. gününde askorbik asit uygulaması yapılmayan II. hasat dönemine ait kontrol meyve grubunda %6.6 oranında meyve eti kahverengileşmesi belirlenmesine rağmen uygulamalar ve hasat dönemleri arasında önemli bir farklılık tespit edilmemiştir.
Evaluating Buhera and Nkayi Goat Value Chains in Agroecological Zone V of Zimbabwe
Authors: Gumindoga Blessing , Chikaka Adaph T
Published: July 2024

Buhera and Nkayi districts are situated in agroecological zone V, which is frequently impacted by droughts. As a result, crop failure and livestock feed and water shortages are more common. Goats, like other small livestock, are crucial in providing nutrition and income for households that rely on agriculture as their primary source of livelihood. The purpose of this study was to examine possibilities and challenges in the goat value chain in Buhera and Nkayi. A review of the literature, key informant interviews, and baseline surveys were used to gather the data. The extensive goat production system is practised in Buhera and Nkayi described as low input and low output. Low productivity is caused by issues with feed quality and supply, a lack of a breeding system, and a high prevalence of diseases that lead to high mortality and low offtakes. These excess goats are sold to abattoirs through formal channels, like direct marketing, which uses a weight-based price structure and a coverage of more than 20 km. Within each district, only one out of three wards had a specialized goat market linking farmers to a wide range of buyers including abattoirs. Informally farm gates and open markets served brokers and traders, local butcheries, and restaurants that sell goats within a 0–5-kilometre radius. The price of the goats in the informal channel is set by their visual appraisal. Men had better access to these marketplaces in Buhera (51% of men and 3% of women) than did women in Nkayi (19% of men and 5% of women). Even though the informal channel does not use weight-based pricing, 33% of transactions in Buhera and 89% of transactions in Nkayi are conducted there. Value chain finance may be essential in helping farmers obtain access to capital and other inputs that can be invested to increase goat productivity. The rural district council must assume a more proactive role in enhancing the road networks, establishing marketing infrastructure, and holding goat auctions. It is essential to create marketing systems that incorporate well-defined weight-based pricing methods to guarantee that farmers receive equitable pricing and value for their goats. Achieving this, the extensive goat farmers can be motivated to transition from extensive production to goat entrepreneurship, allowing goat production to make a substantial contribution to household income and nutrition.
The Cutting in the Fold
Authors: Yansyah Andri , Maryani Lesi
Published: July 2024

This article discusses the Kiai Protest Movement in East Java in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with a focus on the ability of the Kiai as a social elite to utilise their position in resistance to Dutch colonialism. Kiai, as religious and intellectual figures in pesantren, had significant social influence in East Javanese society. This article explains how the Kiai used their influence and authority to lead protest and anti-colonialism movements. By analysing how Kiai used their social standing to resist the Dutch, this article provides a deeper understanding of the key role of Kiai in protest and anti-colonial movements in East Java. It also reveals the complexity of the social and political dynamics of the period, in which religious elites such as Kiai played a pivotal role in the struggle against foreign colonialism.
 
Artikel ini membahas tentang Gerakan Protes Kiai di Jawa Timur pada akhir abad XIX dan awal abad XX, dengan fokus pada kemampuan Kiai sebagai elite sosial dalam memanfaatkan posisinya dalam perlawanan terhadap kolonialisme Belanda. Kiai sebagai tokoh agama dan intelektual di pesantren mempunyai pengaruh sosial yang signifikan dalam masyarakat Jawa Timur. Artikel ini menjelaskan bagaimana Kiai menggunakan pengaruh dan wewenangnya untuk memimpin gerakan protes dan anti-kolonialisme. Dengan menganalisis bagaimana Kiai menggunakan status sosialnya untuk melawan Belanda. artikel ini memberikan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang peran kunci Kiai dalam gerakan protes dan anti-kolonial di Jawa Timur. Hal ini juga mengungkap kompleksitas dinamika sosial dan politik pada masa tersebut, di mana elit agama seperti Kiai memainkan peran penting dalam perjuangan melawan kolonialisme asing.
Internalising Religious Moderation Through Historical Memory
Authors: Wahyudi Johan , Madjid M. Dien , Fahmi Kaula
Published: July 2024

This study aims to describe a historical perspective on religious moderation in the South Sulawesi region, focusing on the harmonious relationship between the Toraja, Bugis and other tribes. Although the majority of Tana Toraja's population is Christian, good relations with people of other religions, including Islam, have been established and maintained for centuries. Through a historical approach, this research will seek the historical roots of tolerance and peaceful relations between religious groups in the region. The history of the South Sulawesi region shows a tradition of religious moderation that has been passed down from generation to generation. The religious and cultural diversity of the region has shaped a unique and complementary social identity, despite the dark historical memories that exist between them. The research method used in this study is oral source-based historical analysis with Toraja traditional leaders. The data collected will be analysed to reveal the pattern of relationship between the tribes in the context of religion. The results of this study will illustrate that religious tolerance in South Sulawesi has been rooted since the past and did not appear out of nowhere. The tradition and culture of religious moderation have played a role in creating a social environment that respects differences and facilitates interfaith dialogue.
 
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perspektif sejarah moderasi beragama di wilayah Sulawesi Selatan, dengan fokus pada hubungan harmonis antara suku Toraja, Bugis, dan suku lainnya. Meski mayoritas penduduk Tana Toraja beragama Kristen, namun hubungan baik dengan pemeluk agama lain, termasuk Islam, telah terjalin dan terpelihara selama berabad-abad. Melalui pendekatan historis, penelitian ini akan mencari akar sejarah toleransi dan hubungan damai antar kelompok agama di wilayah tersebut. Sejarah daerah Sulawesi Selatan menunjukkan tradisi moderasi beragama yang diwariskan secara turun temurun. Keberagaman agama dan budaya di wilayah tersebut telah membentuk identitas sosial yang unik dan saling melengkapi, meskipun ada kenangan sejarah kelam yang ada di antara mereka. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis sejarah berbasis sumber lisan dengan tokoh adat Toraja. Data yang terkumpul akan dianalisis untuk mengungkap pola hubungan antar suku dalam konteks agama. Hasil penelitian ini akan memberikan gambaran bahwa toleransi beragama di Sulawesi Selatan telah mengakar sejak dahulu kala dan tidak muncul begitu saja. Tradisi dan budaya moderasi beragama berperan dalam menciptakan lingkungan sosial yang menghargai perbedaan dan memfasilitasi dialog antaragama.