bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Vocabulary Learning Methods on Students’ Vocabulary Application Skills
Authors: Fengyu Zai
Published: October 2023

This research paper investigates the impact of vocabulary learning methods on students’ vocabulary application skills in English language acquisition. I examine traditional methods like rote memorization and flashcards, as well as modern approaches such as contextual learning, technology-assisted methods, and multimodal strategies. Through a mixed-methods research design, including surveys, interviews, and classroom observations, I uncover valuable insights into how these methods influence vocabulary application. My findings reveal that traditional methods, while effective for vocabulary retention, often fall short in facilitating practical vocabulary usage. Contextual learning emerges as a potent strategy, promoting active vocabulary application by immersing learners in real-life language contexts. Technology-assisted methods enhance pronunciation and offer immersive experiences, contributing to improved vocabulary application. Multimodal approaches that integrate various methods provide a holistic solution, fostering both recognition and active use of vocabulary. The implications for language teaching emphasize the need for a balanced approach that combines traditional and modern methods. Incorporating technology and real-life contexts into language education enhances students’ ability to apply vocabulary effectively, bridging the gap between knowledge and application.
CHANGING THE LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE: VLACH ROMANIAN IN EASTERN SERBIA
Authors: Huțanu Monica , Sorescu-Marinković Annemarie
Published: October 2023

This paper discusses the increased visibility of Vlach Romanian in the linguistic landscape of rural and small-town Eastern Serbia, analysing it in the context of the revitalisation measures the community has undertaken in the last 20 years. Our research was conducted in a mainly rural area, comprising four neighbouring municipalities in Eastern Serbia, with a dense Vlach population. We investigate a sample of the inscriptions we encountered, focusing on the intended audience of the inscriptions and correlating it with the basic functions of the signs (informational and symbolic). We show that, in the area under discussion, the signs have a mainly symbolic value, and are used as identity markers, as support for the legitimisation of the language, or as indexes of authenticity, while their informational function is apparent only in relation with the commodification of the language.
MEASURING VAT EFFICIENCY IN VISEGRAD GROUP COUNTRIES
Authors: Andrašić Jelena , Mirović Vera , Kalaš Branimir , Milenković Nada , Inđić Milica
Published: October 2023

Value added tax represents one of the main tax forms, because it generates the most revenue and greatly contributes to the budgets of many countries. The purpose of this paper is to determine the VAT efficiency level in Visegrad Group countries (Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) for the period between 1995 and 2020. The average VAT efficiency in the Visegrad region was 0.51, and this indicator improved after these economies joined the European Union. The results of this empirical research show that gross domestic product per capita, final consumption and value added tax revenue have a positive impact on VAT efficiency, as measured by the C-efficiency indicator. On the other hand, the results demonstrate that an increase in VAT rate lead to a lower level of VAT efficiency in the examined countries. Finally, the EU accession of the Visegrad region had positive implications for the productivity and efficiency of their VAT systems. The results of this study suggest that the governments of the Visegrad Group countries should focus on increasing the GDP per capita growth rate and final consumption to stimulate VAT revenue. Additionally, the policymakers of these countries can increase VAT revenue by expanding the tax base in order to avoid the negative effect that increasing the standard VAT rate has on VAT efficiency.
De la utopía a la distopía: el modelo estatista soviético
Authors: Amador Bech Julio
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo se dedica a explorar la problemática de la relación existente entre las utopías políticas de los siglos XIX y XX y la creación de sociedades distópicas, basadas, su puestamente, en tales sistemas de pensamiento. En particular, estudiamos el caso del estatismo totalitario de la URSS y la manera en la cual se muestran ahí las profundas contradicciones existentes entre el ideal utópico y las características efectivas de las políticas implementadas en la construcción del Estado soviético. En la medida en la cual la implantación de las utopías culminó en la creación de sociedades distópicas, contrastamos las características de las sociedades imaginadas en la literatura distópica de ficción con las de los Estados totalitarios. También se da seguimiento a la influencia posterior que ha tenido el estatismo soviético en otros casos, particularmente, algunos de América Latina, como Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua
Postura partidista frente al voto electrónico en las elecciones locales de Coahuila e Hidalgo de 2020 y la reforma electoral mexicana
Authors: Cruz González Oscar , Hernández Trejo Ninfa Elizabeth
Published: October 2023

El objetivo del artículo es reflexionar en torno a la postura de los partidos políticos en México en la implementación del voto electrónico en las elecciones de Coahuila e Hidalgo en 2020, así como en la automatización del sufragio propuesta en la reforma electoral 2022- 2023. El resultado es que los partidos políticos, especialmente los que detentan el poder político, siguen siendo los más reticentes a su incorporación y esto se ve reflejado en la reforma, mientras que en ejercicios de prueba para su uso demuestran en general su apoyo, lo cual, sostenemos, es reflejo de un mayor uso de las tecnologías durante la pandemia de Covid-19
Huachicoleo y neoliberalismo
Authors: Sandoval Ballesteros Irma Eréndira
Published: October 2023

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Exposición oral en clase, docente vs estudiante: efectos en la retención del conocimiento grupal
Authors: Camberos-Barraza Josué , Camacho-Zamora Alejandro , Valdez-Flores Marco Antonío , Angulo-Rojo Carla Ernestina , Guadrón-Llanos Alma Marlene , Osuna-Ramos Juan Fidel , Rábago-Monzón Ángel Radamés , Picos-Cárdenas Verónica Judith , González-García Luis Alberto , Kousuke De la Herrán-Arita Alberto
Published: October 2023

Introducción: La exposición oral en clase es una herramienta valiosa para el estudiante de manera individual, la cual le permite compartir conocimientos y demostrar comprensión de un tema. La calidad y efectividad de la exposición pueden variar ampliamente según diversos factores, tales como la experiencia y la habilidad de comunicación. Por otro lado, el docente tiene una mayor experiencia y conocimiento en la materia que imparte, debido a su formación académica y a su experiencia práctica, así como mayor habilidad de explicar y enseñar el conocimiento de manera efectiva y estructurada. Estas diferencias en el nivel de conocimiento entre docente y estudiante, en ocasiones representan un problema en  el aprendizaje grupal sobre el tema que se está exponiendo.

Objetivo: Caracterizar las diferencias entre las exposiciones orales del docente y estudiante sobre el aprendizaje grupal, con el propósito de identificar áreas en las que los métodos de enseñanza pueden mejorarse.

Método: Participaron 140 estudiantes de segundo año de la carrera de Médico General, los cuales se asignaron aleatoriamente a dos condiciones experimentales (docente frente a grupo vs estudiante frente a grupo), y fueron sometidos a pruebas de aprendizaje y prueba. Posteriormente se midió la carga cognitiva, el desempeño y la eficiencia.

Resultados: El aprendizaje es superior cuando el docente imparte la exposición oral de una tarea cognitiva compleja si el desempeño se mide en problemas de transferencia. En contraparte, el aprendizaje es mejor cuando el estudiante imparte la exposición oral si el desempeño se mide en problemas de retención.

Conclusiones: La exposición oral impartida por el docente tiene un efecto positivo en el aprendizaje profundo grupal de tareas cognitivas complejas.
Importancia del Notariado Mexicano como Coadyuvante de la Recaudación Fiscal Federal
Authors: Macías Reyes Sandra Laura
Published: October 2023

¿Qué sería de la institución del notariado mexicano, sin un proceder a través de principios deontológicos ni sustentos éticos? Hablar de la deontología y ética dentro de la función notarial en la presente investigación resulta esencial, puesto que ambas son intrínsecas a la institución y constituyen uno de los principales pilares para su actividad fedataria.
Eutanasia y suicidio asistido: la objeción de conciencia
Authors: Ruíz Esquivel Mónica
Published: October 2023

Sin importar el argumento que se tenga a favor o en contra de la despenalización de la eutanasia o del suicidio asistido, el libro plantea argumentos que fundamentan la discusión. El término de la vida aboga por la libertad y la autonomía de cada individuo para decidir cómo y en qué momento concluye con su existencia; este tema también involucra a los médicos, quienes llegan a plantear la objeción de conciencia ante ambas posturas. A partir del pensamiento de Ronald Dworkin, la autora aborda la validez y la problemática de estos tres temas mediante un texto sencillo y con planteamientos muy claros, e invita a los lectores a reflexionar sobre la muerte.
Methodology for determining progressing ultimate states based on the displacement method
Authors: Stupishin Leonid Yu. , Nikitin Konstantin E. , Moshkevich Maria L.
Published: October 2023

Solving of calculation problems for building structures is currently based on the principle of minimum total energy of structures deformation. However, it is not possible to determine the remaining bearing capacity of the structure using this principle. In the study it is proposed to use the criterion of critical levels of deformation energy to solve this problem. As a result, the ultimate state conditions of a design are formulated on the basis of extreme values of generalized parameters of designing over the whole area of their admissible values, including the boundary. The task is solved as a problem of eigenvalues for the stiffness matrix of the system. The extreme values of design parameters that correspond to critical energy levels are found, which are used to find the maximum possible value of the energy of deformation for the considered structure. The residual bearing capacity is calculated by the value of residual potential energy, which, in turn, is equal to the difference between the maximum possible value of the deformation energy of the structure and the work of external forces. A gradual methodology for investigating the progressive ultimate limit state is proposed, which is based on the sequential exclusion of those elements where the onset of the ultimate limit state is expected firstly. An example of the practical use of the proposed methods is given on the example of calculating a simple but visual design - a statically indeterminate truss.
Flexural stiffness of lightweight steel-concrete slab panels made of low-density foam concrete
Authors: Rybakov Vladimir A.
Published: October 2023

Lightweight steel-concrete structures (LSCS) are a type of steel-concrete structures where the filling concrete is monolithic (pouring) foam concrete with density 100-1000 kg/m3, the profile steel is lightweight steel thin-walled structures (LSTS), and fiber cement panels perform the function of non-removable formwork. As a rule, these structures are made of structural and heat-insulating foam concrete, which has good insulation and technical characteristics and sufficient strength. The object of the study is lightweight steel-concrete slab panels, which are one of the special cases of LSCS, made of monolithic foam concrete with density of 400 kg/m3. An analysis of the bending stiffness of LSBC slab panels by comparing the experimental data with analytical calculations was carried out. It was found that bendable LSCS made of monolithic foam concrete with density of 400 kg/m3 operate in physical nonlinear way. It was shown that the bending stiffness of LSCS floor panels can be determined as the sum of stiffnesses of profiled steel and foam concrete at the linear stage of work. The reliability of the proposed methodology within the limits of linear operation was demonstrated. It was proved both experimentally and theoretically that the bending stiffness of panels based on LSCS is higher than the bending stiffness of similar panels made of lightweight thin-walled steel (LTSS) by about 30%.
Paraziter Balık Zoonozları
Authors: Dönmez Ahmet Erdem
Published: October 2023

Zoonoz hastalıklar hayvanlardan insanlara geçen hastalıklar olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Bu hastalıklar bakteriyel, viral, fungal ve paraziter etkenlerden kaynaklanmakta ve genellikle omurgalı hayvanlardan insanlara geçmektedir. Günümüzde insanlarda görülen hastalıkların yarısından fazlasının zoonotik enfeksiyon ve enfestasyonlar olduğu bildirilmektedir. Bu nedenle de çok fazla can kaybına ve ekonomik kayıplara neden olmaktadırlar. Zoonoz hastalıklar arasında balık ve kabuklu deniz ürünlerinden kaynaklananlar, dünya genelinde hem gelişmiş hem de gelişmekte olan birçok ülkede ve çok fazla sayıda insanı risk altına sokması nedeniyle önemli bir halk sağlığı sorunu olarak kabul edilmektedir. Kırmızı et tüketiminin kanser ve kardiyovasküler hastalıklar gibi potansiyel hastalık durumları ile ilişkilendirilmesi nedeniyle ve dünya nüfusundaki artışla birlikte su ürünlerine olan talep de artmaya başlamıştır. Bu durumun sonucu olarak da su ürünleri sektörü hem üretim hem de tüketimde devamlı olarak büyüme göstermiştir. Fakat özellikle son yıllarda çiğ veya az pişmiş balık içeren gıdalar da dahil olmak üzere küresel su ürünleri tüketiminin düzenli bir şekilde artması bu zoonozlar arasında su ürünleri kaynaklı paraziter zoonoz hastalık risklerinin de artmasına neden olmaktadır. Bugüne kadar insanlarda su ürünleri ile ilişkili protozoon, trematoda, nematoda ve cestoda’lar dahil olmak üzere çok fazla parazit türü bildirilmiştir. Küresel iklim değişikliğine bağlı olarak bu tür çeşitliliğinin sayısının daha da artması beklenmektedir. Ayrıca bu parazitler arasında Giardia, Toxoplasma, Clinostomum ve Anisakis gibi olanlarının küresel bir dağılıma sahip olduğu da tespit edilmiştir. Paraziter hastalıkların halk sağlığı açısından önemi, diğer hastalık etkenlerine kıyasla daha hafife alındığından, su ürünleri kaynaklı paraziter zoonoz etkeninin biyolojleri, bulaşma yolları, yol açtıkları hastalıklar ve kontrolleri konusunda önemli eksiklikler bulunmaktadır. Bu derleme, paraziter balık zoonozlarına dair genel bir değerlendirme sunmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Wind Load and Vibration Response of Photovoltaic Panel Supports: a Review
Authors: Nan Bo , Chi Yuanpeng , Jiang Yingchun , Bai Yikui
Published: October 2023

With the increasing prominence of environmental problems, the transition
from traditional energy has become a persistent concern, prompting the
wide development of photovoltaic (PV) power generation systems. As the
bearing structure of PV power generation systems, PV panel supports are
highly sensitive to wind load, which may cause damages. Therefore, wind
load is the most important load in the design of PV panel supports and
should be investigated accordingly. Herein, the influences of various
factors, such as the panel inclination angle, wind direction, body-type
coefficient, geometric scale, shielding effect, and template gap on the
wind load of the PV panel supports are presented. Wind load produces
vibrations of PV panels, which is one of the main factors for their
failure. In this study, the wind-induced vibration response of the PV
panel supports was analyzed. Subsequently, solution measures were
proposed, and the calculation methods and values for the wind load of
the PV panel support were smmarized. Combined with further theoretical
research and practical experience, a wind resistance design theory of PV
panel support was established.
Advancements in CHO metabolomics: Techniques, current state and evolving methodologies
Authors: Singh Rita , Fatima Eram , Thakur Lovnish , Singh Sevaram , Kumar Niraj
Published: October 2023

Investigating metabolic behavior of different cellular phenotypes, i.e.,
good/bad grower and/or producer, in production culture is important to
identify the key metabolite(s)/pathway(s) that regulate cell growth
and/or recombinant protein production to improve the overall yield.
Currently, LC-MS, GC-MS, and NMR are the most used advanced technologies
for investigating the metabolome. Although contributed significantly to
the domain, each technique has its own biasness towards a specific class
of metabolites due to various reasons including variability in the
concept of working, sample preparation, metabolite-extraction methods,
metabolite identification tools, and databases. As a result, application
of appropriate analytical technique(s) is critical. In this review, the
advancements of metabolomics in CHO bioprocess over the last 10 years
are traced based on a bibliometric analysis of previous publications,
and the main metabolic pathways and key metabolites involved are
summarized. With the technical advancement in the metabolomics tools and
their application, a number of metabolites and pathways, specifically
metabolites of glycolytic and nucleotide biosynthesis pathway were
upregulated in exponential phase thereby associated with cell growth
regulation, whereas metabolites/intermediates of TCA, oxidative
phosphorylation, intracellular NAD+/NADH ratio, and glutathione
metabolic pathways were upregulated in stationary-phase and hence
associated with cell-specific productivity in CHO bioprocess. We have
also highlighted the critical gaps in the CHO metabolomics pipeline and
their potential remedies. This knowledge may help future study designs
to improve the metabolomic coverage facilitating identification of the
metabolites/pathways that might get missed otherwise and exploring the
full potential of metabolomics in the domain thereby improving the CHO
bioprocess performance.
CherrySet -- A comprehensive dataset of three cherry trees throughout the 2023 season
Authors: Gilson Andreas , Meyer Lukas , Uhrmann Franz , Killer Annika , Scholz Oliver , Keil Fabian , Stamminger Marc , Kittemann Dominikus , Noack Patrick
Published: October 2023

We present CherrySet, a comprehensive dataset comprising observations of
three cherry trees throughout an entire vegetation period. This
publication is part of the For5G: Digital Twin project, where we aim to
develop an end-to-end pipeline for the creation of digital twins in
horticulture, from data acquisition up to end-user applications. For
this purpose, we have developed a methodology for precise scanning and
capturing of high-resolution image data of trees using UAV technology.
Now we are releasing the dataset and preliminary findings of the 2023
season to encourage fellow researchers to leverage the data for their
own research and contribute to the scientific community.

CherrySet encompasses a collection of 2D images covering three sweet
cherry trees at 12 distinct time points, spanning from dormancy in March
through blooming and growth until harvest in July 2023. In addition to
the image data, CherrySet offers manually recorded ground truth
information obtained from reference branches throughout the growing
season, which includes comprehensive bud, blossoms and fruit counts
during all vegetation phases, as well as the total number of cherries
gathered at harvest. The combination of visual and ground truth trait
data allows insights into intra-seasonal analysis of tree and fruit
development, providing valuable data for conventional or AI based
follow-up research.

We are committed to refining our image acquisition pipeline and intend
to provide corresponding data for these trees throughout the 2024
season. This expansion will open up opportunities for inter-seasonal
research.
The Effects of Self-efficacy and Social Support on Job Satisfaction of Child Care Support Workers
Authors:   Korean Academy of Integrated Care Management, Kwon Seo hyeon , Choi In-Duck
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine effects of self-efficacy and social support on job satisfaction of babysitters as child care support project workers. How to increase job satisfaction of these child care support project workers is also proposed.
For the purpose of this study, questionnaires were distributed to 310 babysitters at childcare service providers in Sejong City, Korea. A total of 258 questionnaires were used for the final analysis. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS 29.0 statistical program through frequency analysis, descriptive statistical analysis, independent sample t-test, ANOVA, correlation analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis.
It was found that the higher the preference for task difficulty in self-efficacy and the higher the family support, the more efforts they made to develop individual teaching methods. In social support (total), job satisfaction was higher among those who entered the institution through training course, received higher salary, and received higher support from seniors (person in charge in connection with service providers), colleague, and family. However, the lower the final education, the lower the job satisfaction. As for effects of job satisfaction sub-factors on interpersonal relationships, those who were older with higher sense of self-regulation, higher support from superiors, peers, and family seemed to have higher satisfaction with interpersonal relationship. Regarding overall job, those who had higher level of supports from superiors and peers with higher salary had more positive attitude toward the overall job. Those living in Dong who had higher education background were not satisfied with the job. Regarding salary and welfare benefits, the higher the level of salary and the more family support, the more satisfied they were. However, the higher the final level of education, the less satisfied they were. Difficulty was also expressed in the preference for task difficulty for self-efficacy. As for the development of individual teaching methods, it seemed that the more children they took care of, the more difficult it seemed to develop childcare teaching methods.
This paper recognizes the importance of job satisfaction to improve the quality of public care services provided by babysitters, seeks ways to overcome difficulties through self-efficacy enhancement and social support, and tries to provide basic data for policies and practice methods that can increase job satisfaction.
Where Women Work in Asia and the Pacific: Implications for Policies, Equity, and Inclusive Growth
Authors:   Asian Development Bank,   Asian Development Bank
Published: October 2023

This study analyzes gender gaps in Asia and the Pacific’s labor market and shows why removing the barriers preventing women accessing decent work, increasing pay, and improving working conditions can drive inclusive development and economic growth. Drawing on an ILO sectoral employment database, it explains that while structural transformation has boosted jobs, women have benefitted less from growth in newer sectors that offer better pay and conditions. It highlights the need for gender-responsive measures that promote flexible working, expand maternity leave, and invest in education and training for women to boost gender equality in the labor market.
Ensino superior militar na Ucrânia
Authors: Bestiuk Andrii , Irkha Artem , Holiardyk Nataliia , Stupenkov Sergey , Skydan Roman
Published: October 2023

Este estudo consistiu na análise das particularidades envolvidas no desenvolvimento das aptidões de liderança em indivíduos em formação para se tornarem soldados durante o processo de treinamento. A tarefa em questão pode ser divisada condicionalmente em duas fases distintas: a primeira, que envolve a exploração dos fundamentos teóricos e metodológicos subjacentes ao desenvolvimento das mencionadas aptidões de liderança; e a segunda, que se concentra na busca por um modelo eficiente para o aprimoramento dessas capacidades. A base metodológica da pesquisa foi composta por métodos científicos e pedagógicos. Foi constatado que os estudantes das Instituições de Ensino Superior Militar devem engajar-se no estudo de matérias relacionadas à teoria militar, táticas, estratégia, organização e gestão de unidades militares, equipamento militar, bem como aspectos jurídicos militares, entre outros conteúdos.
Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship Education in Korea: Analysis of University-level Textbooks
Authors:   Academy of Entrepreneurship, Bae Tae Jun , Han Ji-Eun , Kim Na-Young
Published: October 2023

This study investigates the concept of evidence-based education, which prioritizes scientific research findings over personal experience, success narratives, and conventional beliefs. By emphasizing empirical evidence, evidence-based entrepreneurship education aids aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem to maintain a neutral perspective and overcome cognitive biases that arise from prevailing myths, beliefs, and partial success stories. To gain insight into the current state of evidence-based entrepreneurship education in Korea, this paper conducts a comprehensive analysis of 49 university-level textbooks on entrepreneurship published between 1999 and 2021. The content of the textbooks is categorized into seven domains, namely start-up basis, business model, marketing plan, financial plan, operation plan, start-up type, and procedure/system. The proportion of cases, simple statistics, variable statistics, and previous studies is then evaluated. The findings indicate that previous studies, which constitute the crux of empirical evidence, make up an average of 11.25% of the total textbook content, which is consistent with international standards. Furthermore, the results contradict concerns that entrepreneurship education in Korea may be deficient in empirical evidence. The study concludes by offering examples of evidence that could be incorporated into future entrepreneurship textbooks to bolster their evidence-based approach.
Physiotherapy Management of Postoperative Peroneal Nerve Palsy in a Case of Hereditary Multiple Exostoses
Authors: HM Patel
Published: October 2023

Hereditary Multiple Exostoses (HME) is a non-frequent autosomal dominant disorder, described by nearness of exostoses. In symptomatic patient surgical intervention is required, most common surgery is wedge osteotomy. One of the complications of this surgery is peroneal nerve palsy. The intention of this case report is to explain the physiotherapy intervention strategies and report its effectiveness in symptomatic management of peroneal nerve palsy (axonotmesis) post-surgically in a 23-yearold male with HME. Patient had difficulty in moving his right ankle and shock like pain in his right lower limb post-operative. Patient was diagnosed to have right peroneal nerve injury. Patient was managed on the basis of clinical presentation with supervised and unsupervised physiotherapy for 10 weeks. Supervised physiotherapy intervention consisted of patient’s education, neural mobilization, electrical stimulation, sensory reeducation (cognitive behavior therapy), exercise therapy and counseling for 45-60 min a day for 6 days a week for first 6 week later 5 days per week. The effectiveness of supervised physiotherapy was followed for 10 weeks and sensory and motor assessment was performed, along with an S-D curve was performed to measure the improvement. For the next 3 month follow up for the patient was taken. Physiotherapy management was found to be effective in case of peroneal neuropathy with increased patient satisfaction.
Effect of Zinc Ions on the Proliferation and Differentiation of Keratinocytes
Authors: Abreu Nunes Viviane
Published: October 2023

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which there is hyperproliferation and abnormal differentiation of keratinocytes. Since high levels of KLK7, an enzyme inhibited by zinc (Zn2+) ions, are present in psoriatic lesions, we have studied the effect of zinc ions in the viability of keratinocytes, as well as in the activity of KLK5 and KLK7 and in the expression of epidermal markers. Methods and Results: The cells were cultured in the absence or presence of Zn2+ ions (5.0, 10 and 25 M). Cell viability was evaluated by the MTT method after during 14 days. Cell death was evaluated by flow cytometry using propidium iodide. The activity of the KLK was evaluated on the hydrolysis of synthetic substrates. Expression of involucrin, filaggrin, cytokeratins (CK) 5, 10 and 14 was evaluated by quantitative PCR. Cell incubation with Zn2+ ions did not result in significant changes in cell viability. By MTT assay, it was observed that the cultures incubated with 10 and 25 M Zn2+ ions showed a decrease in the number of viable cells in comparison to the control. Cells cultured for 1 day in the presence of 25 M Zn2+ ions displayed a decrease in KLK7 activity. In the presence of Zn2+ ions, it was shown an increase in the expression of CK5, 10 and 14, involucrin and filaggrin. Conclusions: These results have shown that zinc ions can affect the differentiation of HaCat cells, contributing for future therapeutic trials related to psoriasis based on the modulation of KLK activity.
Sero-Prevalence and Assessment of Presumed Risk Factors for Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus in and Around Sebeta Town, Ethiopia
Authors: Zewde Demeke
Published: October 2023

Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) is one of the main causes of severe pneumonia, interstitial edema and emphysema in cattle. A cross sectional study was conducted and 384 serum samples were collected from cattle of different age, sex and breeds including various risk factors for the assessment the disease in and around Sebeta town, Ethiopia, from December 2021 to June 2022. Presence of antibodies against BRSV was analyzed using a commercial indirect ELISA test. Accordingly, at farm level 33 herds were addressed for sampling and 31(93.9% 95% CI: 77.4%-98.6%) were positive with a minimum of one animal. Similarly, of the total 384 samples tested for individual animals 140(36.4% (95%CI: 31.8- 41.4%)) were showed positive. The association of various risk factors with response variable was also analyzed using logistic regression model. Indeed, the result revealed herd size, age and hygienic status were statistically significant (p<0.05). The likelihood of BRSV infection was relatively higher in large herd size (AOR= 3.79; 95% CI=1.35-11.47; p=0. 018) than small herd sizes. The odds of cattle’s exposed for BRSV was also increase with age where 2-5 years (AOR=45.18; 95% CI=19.11-106.78; p<0.001) and above 5 year animals (AOR =55.17; 95% CI 18.76-162.22; p<0.001) were more prone to infection as compared to less than 2 years old calves. Similarly, animals under poor hygienic management were more likely affected with the disease as compared to good hygienic status (AOR=0.35; 95% CI: 0.15-0.84; P=0.0018). All other presumed risk factors (i.e. Sex, BCS, Origin, respiratory problems and access for visitors) for the disease were found statistically insignificant (p>0.05); although there is a remarkable variation between each categories under the variables. In general, the current result finding showed that a wide spread of the disease in the study area and likely in Ethiopia. The risk factors particularly those having significant association with the dependent variables will help to design effective control strategies. Further studies to isolate and characterize the circulating virus and studying its degree of pathogenesis in the study area was highly recommended which enables on the reduction of exposure to the infection through developing effective control and prevention strategies like vaccination.
What Became of Horse Y?
Authors: Seun Ayoade Mister
Published: October 2023

Many breeds of horses have become extinct over time. As recently as 200 years ago, The Yorubas rode a pygmy breed of horse that now appears to be extinct. What became of this breed? “For the accommodation of me and my wife, the missionary of the American Baptist Mission, Mr. Priest, had kindly provided two horses of pure African breed. Mine was so small that my feet nearly touched the ground and it was with great difficulty, when I went down a steep place that I could keep from falling over his head on to mine. But this equine pigmy carried me seven miles with so much ease that at times he was even unruly. His strength and endurance were truly wonderful”.
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BIOFILM-FORMING BACTERIA IN FOODS SUPPLIED FOR CONSUMPTION IN OPEN-AIR MARKET STALLS: A CASE STUDY IN AYDIN PROVINCE
Authors: POYRAZOĞLU Esin , ONUR Mediha
Published: October 2023

In this study, the isolation and identification of bacteria that form biofilms on various food products sold on open-air market stalls in Aydın Province were aimed. Bacteria were isolated from food surfaces in aseptic conditions and isolated after incubation in the Tryptic Soy Agar medium at 37°C for 24-48 hours. DNA isolations of the isolated bacteria were performed and the PCR products obtained were used for sequencing. The Congo Red Agar method was used to qualitatively analyze biofilm formation. According to this method, bacteria forming black colonies were evaluated as biofilm-positive and were subjected to quantitative analysis using the Microplate method. A total of 67 bacteria were isolated from the sampled food items, of which 7 were strong and 2 were moderate biofilm producers, showing that more importance should be given to food hygiene.
Sobre Superman em Super Pride
Authors: Paiva Mário Jorge de
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo possui como tema de análise a personagem Superman na edição comemorativa DC Pride 2022, um lançamento anual que visa comemorar o Mês do Orgulho LGBTI+. A análise existente no artigo é qualitativa, tendo por base o roteiro e ilustrações da história Super Pride; em um diálogo com um variado aporte teórico sobre o tema dos quadrinhos norte-americanos de super-heróis e o queer, vide Dandara Cruz, Darieck Scott, Ramzi Fawaz, Rob Lendrum, Neil Shyminsky, Dalbeto etc. Nossa conclusão apontará como, enquanto uma marca, tal editora optou por criar um produto mediano, com elementos de conservadorismo e uma estética kitsch.
Étude didactique de l'ambiguité propre à la structure syntaxique de la notation "petit o" de Landau
Authors: Kouki Rahim , Kilani Imed
Published: October 2023

La notation « petit o » de Landau est une notation largement utilisée en analyse. Sa simplicité syntaxique dissimule une complexité sémantique qui pourrait brouiller certains étudiants. Ceci découle principalement de l’usage du symbole de l’égalité dans l’ostensif qui paradoxalement ne joue pas, dans cet ostensif, le rôle d’une égalité au sens classique. A cette difficulté s’ajoute une autre, à savoir l’interférence de la conception commune de la négligeabilité sur la même notion en mathématiques. Les analyses que nous avons menées à partir d’un échange, dans une classe ordinaire de mathématiques, entre des étudiants et leur enseignant confirment les difficultés de certains à manipuler convenablement cet ostensif.
Questões de Urgência Social em Aulas de Matemática nos Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental
Authors: RODRIGUES MARCIO UREL , Kochhann Maria Elizabete Rambo , Sousa Sandra Maria Tavares , Brito Acelmo Jesus
Published: October 2023

No presente artigo, apresentamos os resultados de uma pesquisa que objetivou investigar as percepções de professores que ensinam Matemática nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental em relação à maneira como inserir as questões de urgência social em aulas de Matemática com as crianças no pós-pandemia. Utilizamos uma abordagem qualitativa para descrever e interpretar as informações que foram constituídas por meio de um questionário online – Google Docs, o qual foi respondido por 40 professores que ensinam Matemática nos anos iniciais em uma disciplina do PPGECM/UNEMAT, campus de Barra do Bugres/MT, no ano de 2022, intitulada: Ensino de Matemática nos Anos Iniciais. A partir das respostas obtidas com o questionário, realizamos uma sistematização dos dados por meio da Análise de Conteúdo na perspectiva de Bardin (1977) e Rodrigues (2019), a qual nos proporcionou a constituição de 10 unidades de registro que foram articuladas entre si, por meio de confluências e divergências, para a configuração de três Categorias de Análise, sendo: i) Aspectos Curriculares do Ensino de Matemática; (ii) Postura dos Alunos nas aulas de Matemática; (iii) Práticas Pedagógicas de Professores que Ensinam Matemática, pelas quais realizamos nossa interpretação, por meio de um movimento dialógico, para nos proporcionar a compreensão do objeto investigado. Os resultados indicam que, para serem incluídas as questões de urgência social em sala de aula, os professores que ensinam Matemática nos anos iniciais precisam alterar o modelo tradicional e linear de ensino por um modelo dialógico, inclusivo e humanista, cujo foco seja o desenvolvimento do Letramento Matemático, para que os alunos utilizem os conceitos matemáticos para entender e analisar criticamente as situações dos seus cotidianos e realidades, ou seja, utilizar a Matemática para explicar e entender o mundo.
FOREIGN VERSUS DOMESTIC PRODUCTS IN CROSS-BORDER E-COMMERCE: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Authors: Kartikasari Dwi , Almunawar Muhamad Nabil , Ali Muhammad Anshari , Binti Hj Sumardi Wardah Hakimah
Published: October 2023

We aim to add value to the ongoing inconsistencies by extracting models from past studies and building an overarching framework for understanding the purchase intentions of foreign and domestic products in the cross-border electronic commerce (CBEC) context. We review significant works in various disciplines and systematically extend abstractions from diverse models and theories toward iterative methods. We deconstruct and (re)construct them into the framework. We identify the importance of segmenting consumer engagement with global-local discourses and screen samples not engaging with the country of origin (COO) discussions. We pinpoint the significance of the underlying theories of social class, rational choice, social identity, COO, substitute versus complementary, schema, consumer culture, adaptive structuration, and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology. We highlight the urgency of drawing from multidisciplinary approaches to acknowledge the complex relationship between constructs of product types, social class, ethnocentrism, informedness, benefits, perceived risks, and the purchase intention of domestic and foreign products. Researchers should refine models based on consumer segments and test the framework to examine its usability. Policymakers and international marketers can refine policies and strategies by incorporating the framework's critical success factors. We fill the wide research gap in international marketing and information systems literature by offering an integrative approach that broadens our understanding of foreign versus domestic product controversies.
PENGUJIAN KUAT TEKAN BETON KARAKTERISTIK MENGGUNAKAN SEMEN OPC TYPE I, PPC DAN PCC
Authors: Batubara Samsuardi - , Pangaribuan Wanapri
Published: October 2023

Cement is the primary material in the manufacture of concrete. In Indonesia, several types of cement are available, namely OPC, PCC, and PPC cement. OPC cement is the predominantly most common and used, whereas PCC and PPC cement were introduced later. The application of OPC cement is more commonly used, and recommended by planners in work plans and specifications document. Based on this, a comparative study of the characteristic compressive strength of concrete was carried out using OPC Type 1 cement, PCC, and PPC cement. This research aims to determine the possibility of using PCC (Portland Composite Cement) and PPC (Portland Pozollan Cement) in construction work. The research was carried out experimentally by making test specimens in the laboratory using OPC, PPC, and PCC cement for 2 (two) designed characteristic compressive strength f'c=20.75 MPa and f'c=24.90 MPa. The Job mix design for the two f'c strength design was based on SNI 7656:2012. The result shows that the characteristic compressive strength of concrete using Andalas cement (OPC) increased by 122% and 125%, and PCC cement from Padang cement increased by 107% and 118%. Meanwhile, the Bima cement type (PPC) did not reach the designed compressive strength, as it reached only 89% of the design compressive strength.Keywords : Concrete, Cemen, OPC, PPC, PCC
Hubungan isi konten akun TikTok @vmuliana dengan kebutuhan informasi pencarian kerja followers
Authors: Putri Salsabila Maharani , Damayani Ninis Agustini , Saepudin Encang
Published: October 2023

TikTok has become a widely used social media platform for entertainment and showcasing user creativity, including in the realm of job-seeking information. Given the rising unemployment rates in Indonesia, job information has become essential. This study aims to examine the relationship between the content information of the TikTok account @vmuliana and the job information needs of its followers. In this research, a correlation method was applied with a quantitative approach. The entire follower base of the TikTok account @vmuliana served as the research population, with 100 individuals selected as samples through a simple random selection method. Data collection techniques used were questionnaires and literature studies. To analyze the data, researchers utilized the Pearson Product Moment formula. From the analysis, a correlation coefficient was found between content information (variable X) and information needs (variable Y) amounting to r = 0.721, with a significance of 0.000 from 100 respondents. According to Guilford, this value indicates a high relationship. With a significance value of 0.000, it can be concluded that the content of the TikTok account @vmuliana is closely related to fulfilling the job search information needs of its followers.
Penggunaan buklet dalam meningkatkan literasi perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat kader posyandu
Authors: Yuliani Yuliani , Rusmana Agus , Khadijah Ute Lies Siti
Published: October 2023

This study was conducted to determine the effective booklet design and its use in enhancing the literacy of PHBS cadres at Posyandu in Jatinangor Sub-district. The method used is qualitative with an action research approach. The booklet creation followed four stages based on the action research theory: planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. The informants in this study consisted of eight cadres from two community health posts in Jatinangor Sub-district. These eight cadres are from Posyandu Nuri 3 (Cikeruh Village, RW 03) and Posyandu Nuri 4 (Cikeruh Village, RW 04). Data were collected through interviews, observations, FGDs, and literature studies. The results of this study indicated that the criteria for an effective booklet include being user-oriented, credible, easily understandable, and visually appealing. The information sources used in the booklet come from trusted sources such as the Jatinangor Health Center, the Indonesian Ministry of Health, and health journals. The language used in the booklet is clear, straightforward, and simple in Indonesian, making it easily understandable for the cadres. The booklet has a colorful design and supporting images to make it more appealing. The booklet aims to enhance the cadres' knowledge of self-care, caring for others, preventing diseases, and persuading the community to apply these principles in daily activities. In conclusion, the booklet can be used to improve the PHBS literacy of Posyandu cadres.
Development of stock price prediction system using Flask framework and LSTM algorithm
Authors: Bagastio Kefas , Oetama Raymond Sunardi , Ramadhan Arief
Published: October 2023

Stock investment in Indonesia has been steadily growing in the past five years, offering profit potential alongside the risk of loss. Stockholders must analyze the stocks they intend to purchase. Stockholders often analyze stocks by observing patterns that occurred in the previous days to predict future prices. Therefore, a method is needed to simplify the process of analyzing the stock pattern. Although there are already several websites that have the concept of predicting stock prices, these websites do not utilize deep learning algorithms. This research aims to develop a stock price prediction website using deep learning algorithms, specifically the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) algorithm to help users predict stock prices. This research focuses on five banks with the highest market capitalization in Indonesia, namely Bank Central Asia, Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Bank Mandiri, Bank Negara Indonesia, and Bank Syariah Indonesia. The website utilizes Flask framework and LSTM. Flask is used to apply LSTM model to the website, while the LSTM can capture long-term dependencies in high-complexity data. The result of this research is a stock price prediction website application, where the prediction results are displayed through the website. The LSTM model for each stock has a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of less than 10%, which indicates that the model is “Highly accurate” based on the MAPE accuracy scale judgment.
Persistent urinary incontinence in female Golden Retrievers following laser ablation of intramural ectopic ureters may be associated with the presence of historical urinary tract infection
Authors: Russell Oliver L. , Taylor Oliver , Knight Rebekah C. , Owen Laura J.
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE

To identify predictive factors for postoperative continence in female Golden Retrievers following cystoscopic-guided laser ablation of intramural ectopic ureters (CLA-EU).

ANIMALS

41 client-owned female entire Golden Retrievers with uni- or bilateral intramural ectopic ureter(s) were retrospectively enrolled.

METHODS

Patients were diagnosed with ectopic ureters with a combination of ultrasonography and cystoscopy. CLA-EU was performed for all dogs so that each ureteral opening was considered to be in an appropriate position by a single operator. All dogs had short-term follow-up 4 weeks and long-term follow up > 10 weeks after the procedure via telephone, which included urinary continence scoring. Clinical factors and ultrasonographic and cystoscopic findings from initial presentation were evaluated to identify predictive factors for postoperative continence.

RESULTS

Short-term urinary continence was achieved in 46.3% of dogs with no additional medical therapies. Presence of historical urinary tract infections prior to CLA-EU (OR, 0.130; 95% CI, 0.020 to 0.621; P = .018) was negatively correlated and ureteral dilatation (OR, 34.260; 95% CI, 1.813 to 2,143; P = .043) was positively correlated with likelihood of urinary continence. Long-term urinary continence was achieved in 63.4% of dogs, and presence of historical urinary tract infections was negatively prognostic (OR, 0.173; 95% CI, 0.023 to 0.856; P = .048).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Female Golden Retrievers undergoing CLA-EU have similar outcomes to those reported for other mixed-breed cohorts with > 30% of dogs failing to regain urinary continence. Historical urinary tract infections were significantly associated with both short- and long-term urinary continence in our population.