bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FACEBOOK USE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A STUDY ON THE STUDENTS OF KHULNA UNIVERSITY
Authors: Maria Syeda , Haider Mohammed Ziaul
Published: October 2023

Facebook is the well-liked and most-used social networking site among students nowadays. This paper aims to observe the impact of Facebook use on students’ academic performance. The data were collected from undergraduate and master's level students of Khulna University by applying a random sampling procedure. Facebook use was measured in hours and academic performance in CGPA. The average time of Facebook use was almost double of the average study hours of the students per day. Two separate econometric models were run in this study to attain the study goals. An OLS regression model tried to identify the determinants of Facebook use, and a Tobit regression model attempted to determine the factors that affect students’ academic performance. This study identified current residence, hometown, participation in co-curricular activities, relationship status, study hours, parent’s Facebook use, and use of other social networking sites as the significant determinants of Facebook use. On the other hand, hours of study, class participation, time of Facebook use, Facebook use in the class, and following course materials were statistically significant factors that affected students’ academic performance. This study identified a significant negative impact of Facebook use on students’ academic performance. Participation in co-curricular activities and increased study hours are some suggestions derived from this study for controlling Facebook use. Allowing more time for study, following course materials, reducing Facebook use time and class participation are recommended by this study to improve academic performance.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES AND COPING STRATEGIES IN COVID-19 SITUATION: A CASE STUDY ON A RURAL SECONDARY SCHOOL IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Bain Kalyani
Published: October 2023

The first case of the COVID-19 virus in Bangladesh was confirmed on March 8, 2020 and due to this pandemic the government announced closure of all educational institutions on March 17, 2020. This study aimed to investigate the academic experiences, challenges, and coping strategies of a secondary school situated in a rural region of Bangladesh. For this study, a case study within a qualitative framework was conducted. Interviews of all the teachers and interviews as well as focus group discussion (FGD) of twenty-four students who were selected by convenience sampling were undertaken. This study finds that the entire academic experience was extremely hard and new for both teachers and students. They experienced a sense of alienation during the school closure. In September 2020, online classes started but both teachers and students encountered a variety of obstacles, such as lack of proper devices and required skill-sets, excessive cost of mobile data, poor network. The institution also tried assignment method which was challenging as it was a completely new task. The school resumed partially on September 12, 2021, with a reduced number of active school days. All the participants felt that partial resuming did not enable effective learning. This study also finds that both teachers and learners have tried several coping strategies. Teachers have assisted one another and contacted with the students through phone calls and in-person visits. Students also sought help from their family-members and peers. This study has implications for policymakers, teachers and learners. Policymakers can mitigate future extreme circumstances by fixing network faults, offering financial aid to teachers and students, and organizing skill-building programs. Teachers and learners from schools with similar context can consider coping strategies like asking for assistance from peers and family members, being innovative for getting connected with each other for continuing academic activities during tough time.
DOES FARMERS' EDUCATION AFFECT THE PROFITABILITY OF SHRIMP FARMING? EVIDENCE FROM THE COASTAL REGION OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Rahman Md. Mostafijur , Haider Dr. Mohammad Ziaul
Published: October 2023

This study explores the impact of farmers' level of education on the profitability of shrimp farming. The authors have collected data from a sample of 200 shrimp farmers in three districts in the southwest region of Bangladesh, namely Khulna, Bagerhat, and Satkhira, using a proportionate random sampling technique. The shrimp farmers' education and productivity status are investigated through descriptive statistics. The authors estimated a Cobb-Douglas Production Function (CDPF) to examine the effect of farmers' level of education on the profitability of shrimp farming. Using a Tobit regression model, this study tried to investigate the association between the educational attainment of farmers and their degree of knowledge in farm management. The study finds that the average level of shrimp production in southwestern Bangladesh is 425 kg per hectare, resulting from the absence of modern farming methods and a deficiency in adequate farming knowledge. The activity budget equation illustrates that farmers with higher education levels exhibit greater profitability compared to their less educated counterparts. The analysis of efficiency factors of production (EFP) indicates that farmers with higher education levels exhibit greater efficiency than their counterparts with lower education levels. The break-even point (BEP) analysis reveals that the average production volume, price, and the gher size in the study area outstrip the BEP threshold, suggesting that shrimp farming in this region is economically feasible. The analysis of field-level data reveals a strong association between farmers' level of education and their profitability, suggesting that higher levels of education among farmers have a substantial positive impact on their financial gains. It is evident from the study findings that knowledge of farm management plays a significant role in shrimp productivity. Therefore, the degree of farm management knowledge is affected by the education of the farmers. Consequently, this research suggests augmenting the accessibility of contemporary technology-driven farming methods and effectively utilizing information via a training initiative targeting shrimp farmers. Additionally, this study recommends offering incentives or credit opportunities to newly participating educated farmers.
Access to Cancer Care in LMIC - Navigating Current Challenges
Authors: Sridhar Arthi , Buswell Lori , Habimana Olivier , Drapek Lorraine , Van Loon Katherine , Ruiz Garcia Erica , Parikh Aparna
Published: October 2023

At the Summit on Cancer Health Disparities held in 2023, the session on Access to Cancer Care in Low- and middle- income countries (LMIC) highlighted several efforts globally. The collaborative efforts of Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Ministry of Health in spearheading the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence (BCCOE) in Rwanda was one such initiative. They were able to set up the BCCOE to address the unmet need of cancer care in this area and have trained nurses in East Africa to help establish other similar centers. They also serve as the single radiotherapy center for the entire of the country. Another such collaborative effort between Massachusetts General Hospital and the cancer center in Botswana in setting up sexual health education initiatives for women undergoing pelvic radiation was highlighted. They started with a quality improvement project to demonstrate the benefit of sexual health education and proper vaginal dilator use amongst women in this demographic. They were able to demonstrate that 90% of patients were able to complete an in-person 6-week workshop with clear benefits noted on a long-term basis. To highlight examples of best practice examples of equitable partnerships, examples of partnerships between Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia in Mexico City and UCSF was described. It was emphasized that for successful collaborations, equitable bidirectional partnerships are key. The thought leaders in this field also highlighted challenges associated with global oncology and the need for inclusion of minorities in clinical trials to improve cancer care for all globally.
Investigating the effectiveness of TPACK and TGT in enhancing histogram learning achievement among eighth-grade students
Authors: Promwongsai Aemwipa , Poonputta Apantee
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to explore the effects of employing the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) model integrated with the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) collaborative instructional approach in teaching the concept of histograms to eighth grade students. Additionally, the research sought to assess the students' satisfaction with this integrated method during the learning process. The participants in the study comprised 44 eighth-grade students from a public school in Thailand.  Three primary instruments used in this study are the learning management plan, a learning achievement test and a satisfaction questionnaire. The findings of the study indicate that the integration of the TPACK model with TGT collaborative learning had a positive impact on the participants' comprehension and knowledge of histograms. The interactive and cooperative nature of TGT activities in addition to the integration of technological, pedagogical and content knowledge increased the learning outcomes of the students. Additionally, the participants   expressed a high level of satisfaction with the integrated TPACK and TGT frameworks   learning experiences.  This suggests that the collaborative and technology-enhanced approach fostered a positive and engaging learning environment, facilitating a deeper understanding of the histogram concept. These findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on innovative instructional methods and provide valuable insights for educators seeking to enhance students' learning experiences in mathematics and other related subjects.
Effect of Green Admixtures on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Composite
Authors: Akwenuke O. M. , Edafiadhe E. D.
Published: October 2023

The study was carried out to evaluate the suitability of organic admixture in concrete production. Six sets of concrete were made by partially replacing the fine aggregates (sand) and coarse aggregates (gravel) with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25% of sawdust and periwinkle shells respectively, in the presence of 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5% cassava starch. The compressive strength and density of the six concrete groups were tested, in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International approved guidelines. Findings from the laboratory investigations indicated that the sawdust and periwinkle admixtures generally reduced the concrete compressive strength, as their proportion in the concrete increased from 0 to 25%; while the cassava tends to increase the concrete’s compressive strength. The compressive strength of the concrete declined from 25.2 to 10.3 MPa, 27.1 to 11.7 MPa, 30.7 to 13.6 MPa, 31.4 to 14.5 MPa, 30.9 to 14.2 MPa, and 28.4 to 13.8 MPa, after the incorporation of 25% sawdust and 25% periwinkle shells, as partial replacement for sand and gravels respectively, in the presence of 2.5% cassava starch. Furthermore, the results revealed that the compressive strength of the concrete increased non-linearly, as the cassava starch volume increased from 0 to 2.5%. However, the concrete set produced from 20% sawdust and 20% periwinkle shells was light-weight and its compressive strength was within the limit of 17 MPa recommended by Nigeria Industrial Standard (NIS) for light-weight concrete required for residential buildings construction. The findings of this study revealed that agricultural waste materials are suitable admixture materials in the concrete industry.
ASSESSMENT OF THE RATE OF CHANGE IN THE RAPID SHALLOW BREATHING INDEX AND ITS IMPACT ON EXTUBATION OUTCOMES IN MECHANICALLY VENTILATED PATIENTS
Authors: RANA MA , HASSAN KO , SHOAIB MI , MOSTAFA AMH , AWAD AHA , JAVED M , MADY AF , ABDELBAKY AM , ELMASRY WG
Published: October 2023

Mechanical ventilation is a crucial intervention in critical care, but weaning and extubation can be complex. Extubation failure poses significant risks, including increased morbidity and mortality. The Rapid Shallow Breathing Index (RSBI) has been explored to predict extubation outcomes. Still, recent research suggests that assessing the rate of change of RSBI over time (ΔRSBI) could enhance prediction accuracy. In this prospective observational study, we analyzed data from patients with respiratory failure, including those with airway diseases and those without documented respiratory conditions. RSBI was measured at the 5th and 120th minutes of spontaneous breathing trials (SBT), and the ΔRSBI was calculated. Patients were categorized into extubation failure and success groups based on their post-extubation outcomes. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curves were generated to determine optimal RSBI thresholds for predicting extubation failure. Out of 119 patients, 23 were excluded due to intolerance to the 120-minute SBT. The remaining 96 patients were divided into normal and airway groups. In the overall analysis, ΔRSBI had an AUC of 0.943, with a threshold of 26% ΔRSBI predicting extubation failure (sensitivity 96%, specificity 91%, overall accuracy 89%). RSBI 120 had an AUC of 0.837, with an optimal threshold of 71 (sensitivity 86%, specificity 78%, overall accuracy 82%). In the normal group, ΔRSBI (AUC 0.785) with a threshold of 24% (sensitivity 86%, specificity 92%, overall accuracy 88%) outperformed RSBI-120 (AUC 0.931) with a threshold of 70 (sensitivity 86%, specificity 91%, overall accuracy 86%). In the airway group, ΔRSBI (AUC 0.893) with a threshold of 26% ΔRSBI (sensitivity 88%, specificity 84%, overall accuracy 88%) and RSBI 120 (AUC 0.863) with a threshold of 76 (sensitivity 88%, specificity 84%, overall accuracy 84%) showed strong predictive capabilities.

Assessing the rate of change of RSBI during a 120-minute SBT offers superior predictive value for extubation outcomes compared to a single RSBI measurement. This approach is particularly valuable in patients with airway diseases. Accurate extubation prediction can reduce reintubation rates and associated complications, ultimately improving patient care.
Macromorphological Changes after Spontaneous Co-invasion of Eimeriosis, Histomonosis, and Trichomoniasis in Domestic Chickens
Authors: Liulin Petro , Bogach Mykola , Lyakhovich Liubov , Birka Olena , Petrenko Alla
Published: October 2023

The study of macro morphological changes is important for recognizing pathological processes and diagnosing diseases, especially co-invasions. The current study aimed to reveal macro morphological changes during spontaneous co-invasion of Eimeria spp., Histomonas meleagridis, and Trichomonas gallinae in adult chickens. The methods of evisceration and parasitological studies of the carcasses of adult domestic chickens (n = 31) aged 1.5-2.3 years, and (n = 8) are the control group, died of a natural death from farms in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine revealed the peculiarities of manifestations of macro morphological changes in organs, which were characterized by manifestations of pathologies in 100% of cases in dead chickens by changes in the intestines and liver, in 48.39% in the spleen, in 16.13% in the bursa of Fabricius, in 16.13% in the peritoneum and 9.68% in skin. In particular, a mucosal-hemorrhagic inflammatory process was observed in the intestines of chickens with damage to both thin and thick parts (duodeno-jejuno-ileo-typho-cloacitis). This inflammatory process was observed in combination with necrotic-granulomatous lesions on the intestinal wall. A combined lesion of the liver was detected - hepatomegaly on the background of steatosis, multifocal necrosis, and granulomas (shiny, vitreous, with a white center) in the presence of Histomonas meleagridis and Trichomonas gallinae. A granulomatous splenitis was diagnosed in the spleen of chickens. Necrotic-granulomatous lesions leading to cyst formation were identified in the bursa of Fabricius. Additionally, granulomatous lesions originating from trichomoniasis were observed on the peritoneum and skin. These findings highlight the systemic nature of pathological-anatomical changes resulting from the co-infection of eimeriosis, histomoniasis, and trichomoniasis in domestic chickens. This systemic manifestation signifies the occurrence of multi-organ failure and holds valuable diagnostic implications.
In Silico and In Vivo Potential of Fraction Red Betel Leaf as an Immunostimulant Agent in White-leg Shrimp
Authors: Saputra Afandi , . Maftuch , Andayani Sri , Yanuhar Uun
Published: October 2023

Production of white-leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in aquaculture with advanced technology ultimately results in high mortality rates in cultivation. Infectious diseases, including Vibrio spp., can cause mortality with necrosis symptoms in the white-leg shrimp hepatopancreas. Disease prevention through enhancing immunity is highly effective in controlling diseases in shrimps. The current study aimed to obtain information on the compounds present in the fraction of Piper (P.) crocatum as an immunostimulant agent used in silico. The current study investigated the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADME/T), and determined the optimal fraction dosage of P. crocatum when injected as an immunostimulant substance. In this study, in silico analysis was conducted by accessing several servers, while the shrimp’s immune response was evaluated using a completely randomized design experiment with four treatments (10 individuals/container) and three replications, including 0 (control), 0.5 µg/g, 1 µg/g, and 1.5 µg/g. The shrimp’s immunity was examined by injecting the P. crocatum fraction initially, followed by a second injection 24 hours later. Shrimp hemolymph was collected before the injection of the P. crocatum fraction and 24 hours after the injection. Hemolymph was collected at both time intervals to assess total hemocyte count (THC), differential hemocyte count (DHC), and phenoloxidase (PO) as the immune response of shrimp before and after administration of P. crocatum fraction. Two compounds were confirmed immunostimulant agents in a fraction of P. crocatum, 2-Amino-1,3,4-octadecanetriol, and erucamide. The immune response values for THC (14.17 ± 2.45 × 106 cells mL-1), DHC hyaline (53 ± 4.5%), semi-granular cells (52 ± 4.0%), and granular cells (43 ± 40%), and PO (0.112 ± 0.016 units/λ=490) at a concentration of 1.5 µg/g showed a significant increase in number and percentage compared to the control. These results indicate the presence of two compounds in fraction one P. crocatum, as candidates for immunostimulant agents. Administration of 1.5 µg/g of a fraction of P. crocatum is the appropriate dose as an immunostimulant agent when administered via injection method for white-leg shrimp.
Genomic Profiling of Multidrug Efflux Pumps and Heavy Metal Proteins in Multidrug-resistant Campylobacter fetus Isolated from Sheath Wash Samples of Bulls in South Africa
Authors: Tshipamba Mpinda Edoaurd , Lubanza Ngoma , Molefe Keitiretse , Mwanza Mulunda
Published: October 2023

A substantial evolution of resistance mechanisms among zoonotic bacteria has resulted from anthropogenic factors related to the application of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine, particularly in contemporary agriculture. This issue associated with the presence of heavy metal-laced protein in zoonotic bacteria should be taken seriously with regard to the health of animals and the general people. To address this issue, the present study employed whole genome sequencing to identify the antimicrobial resistance patterns of Campylobacter fetus subsp. fetus (Cff) and Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis (Cfv), resistance and virulence genes, as well as heavy metal protein. Based on culture method biochemical testing and PCR amplification using particular primer pairs (MG3F-MG4R and VenSF-VenSR), bacteria were isolated and identified as C. fetus subsp. fetus and C.fetus subsp. venerealis. Subsequently, antimicrobial disc diffusion tests and whole genome sequencing were performed. Isolated bacteria were resistant to tetracycline at 65%, amoxicillin, and doxycycline at 60%. The resistance was also observed against neomycin at (55%), streptomycin (60%), and gentamycin (55%). Through comprehensive genome sequencing analysis and PCR, multiple efflux pumps linked to multidrug resistance were identified, including the broad-specificity multidrug efflux pump (YkkD), along with CmeA, CmeB, CmeC, and gryA.The genome sequence also revealed genes associated with the production of Cytotoxin (Cdt A, B, and C), adhesion and colonization (VirB10 and VirB9), and invasion (CiaB). In addition, different genomic features in heavy metal resistance included Cobalt-zinc-cadmium resistance protein (CzcD), Tellurite resistance protein (TehA), and arsenic efflux pump protein. The findings of the current study revealed that the emergence of bacterial multidrug resistance is increasingly associated with the substantial and growing contribution of Multidrug resistance efflux pumps, as evident in Cff and Cfv. Therefore, it is crucial to tighten the control of Cff and Cfv in livestock production to prevent the transfer of genes resistant to humans through the food chain.
Rhetorical Strategies in Selected Nigerian Print Media Advertisements
Authors: Ghevolor Asa John , Bassey Victor Offiong , Ekpang Juliet Nkane
Published: October 2023

The study “Rhetorical strategies in selected Nigerian print media advertisements” sought to investigate the interconnectedness between rhetoric and advertising. Privileging Aristote’s theory of  rhetoric (1991), Halliday’s (2014) Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) and van Dijk’s (1993) Socio-Cognitive Approach (SCA) as theoretical frameworks, the study which adopted a descriptive qualitative case study research design and a purposive data collection method carried out a linguistic stylistic analysis as well as a critical discourse analysis of the selected data. The findings from the linguistic stylistic analysis showed that advertisers deploy various attractive and attention-seeking rhetorical strategies at the different levels of linguistic analysis in order to grab the interest and attention of the listener, while the critical discourse analysis revealed that the rhetorical strategies are employed as persuasive devices to cause a change in the buying choices and behaviour of customers. The critical discourse analysis further revealed that the advertisements aside selling a product also communicate socio-cultural values and ideologies. The study concluded amongst other things that rhetoric is a significant component of advertising and that the rhetorical strategies prevalent in the linguistic analysis of the advertisements function as persuasive elements that inform about the availability of goods and services as well as function in transmitting the socio-cultural values and ideologies of the environment in which they are created.
Transparência como base para a organização Estado na teoria dos sistemas
Authors: Zanotta Calçada Luís Antonio , Rodrigues Reck Janriê
Published: October 2023

O trabalho busca avaliar a possibilidade de transparência e publicidade dos atos estatais com base no referencial da Teoria dos Sistemas de Niklas Luhmann. Com ponto de partido nos conceitos de transparência e publicidade, o tema será desenvolvido, com a posterior apresentação da teoria luhmanianna. Expostos tais tópicos, será determinada a possibilidade de se basear a necessidade de transparência e publicidade dos atos da organização Estado de acordo com a teoria de Luhmann, justificando a respectiva presença no sistema social. O estudo será realizado a partir da revisão bibliográfica e documental, utilizando o método indutivo, apesar da análise ter como objeto a Teoria dos Sistemas.
As águas da região norte brasileira e a luta das comunidades ribeirinhas do estado do amazonas pela água potável
Authors: Lo Presti Mendonça Adriana , Cavalcanti e Silva Filho Erivaldo , Mamed Danielle de Ouro
Published: October 2023

A escassez de água potável vem se revelando um problema que afeta inúmeros países no mundo inteiro, sendo, porém, mais acentuada em regiões carentes de infraestrutura. O presente estudo busca discutir o problema do acesso à água na região norte do Brasil, tendo como objetivo geral analisar as causas e as consequências da falta de abastecimento de água potável às populações ribeirinhas do estado do Amazonas, apontando as principais ações que podem ajudar a minimizar tal situação. Para alcançar este objetivo serão desenvolvidos como objetivos específicos: a) Levantamento teórico acerca da escassez de água doce e do seu direito de acesso; b) Verificação acerca da carência de água potável na região norte do Brasil e; c) Análise das dificuldades observadas no âmbito das comunidades ribeirinhas do Estado do Amazonas. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, desenvolvida no método dedutivo, baseada em revisão bibliográfica e documental.
Analisis Kapasitas Beban Tranformator Gardu NSWWRA020-Benteng Penyulang Air Salobar di Tahun 2030
Authors: Salamena Vicky
Published: October 2023

Pada kajian ini studi dilakukan terhadap kebutuhan beban di daerah pelayanan Gardu NSWWRA020 Benteng Penyulang Air Salobar. Pengukuran dilakukan selama empat kali dibulan Maret dan bulan September pada tahun 2019 dan tahun 2020. Berdasarkan data pengukuran arus dan tegangan kerja dapat dihitung daya listrik yang ditarik dari transformator Gardu NSWWRA020. Daya hasil hitung yang ditarik selama empat periode pengukuran tadi dipakai sebagai data untuk memprakirakan (meramal) kebutuhan daya listrik pada tahun 2030, sehingga dapat ditentukan besar kapasitas tranformator untuk mensuplai daya pada tahun tersebut. Dengan asumsi pola kebutuhan listrik masyarakat meningkat secara linier, maka dalam kajian ini menggunakan metode model regresi linier. Berdasarkan data pengukuan arus yang diambil dalam selang enam bulan dari tahun 2019 sampai tahun 2020, ditentukan waktu sebagai variabel bebas/ independen (predictor variable) dengan kenaikan enam bulan sampai bukan September tahun 2030. Hasil peramalan dengan metode regresi linier diperoleh daya listrik yang diserap oleh pelanggan dari Gardu NSWWRA020 dalam kurun waktu 9 tahun (2021 s/d 2030) kenaikan beban pelanggan cukup signifikan rata-rata 41 kVA per tahun. Berdasarkan syarat pembebanan trafo sebesar 80% dan disesuaikan dengan spesifikasi daya trafo dari pabrik, maka kapasitas transformator yang dipasang di Gardu NSWWRA020 pada tahun 2030 sebesar 800 kVA, besar nilai pengenal NH-fuse di PHB-TR 240 A, arus pengenal FCO antara 50 A simpai dengan 63 A, dan penampang penghantar setiap jurusan jaringan TR 120mm2.
APLIKASI E-KATEKISASI SEBAGAI MEDIA MENUNJANG PEMBELAJARAN DAN PELAYANAN FORMAL GEREJA MENGGUNAKAN WATERFALL MODEL
Authors: Dahoklory Melda , Salamony Thenny Daus , Suatkab Syukri Gazali , Alyona Caryl , Mbitu Elizabeth Tansiana
Published: October 2023

Katekisasi merupakan salah satu bentuk pelayanan pendidikan kristiani yang dilakukan oleh gereja. Salah satu fungsi dari tugas pelayanan gereja adalah memberikan pelayanan katekisasi sidi bagi mereka yang telah siap menerimanya agar mereka mengenal dan memahami akan iman kristen yang sesungguhnya dan menjadi dewasa serta bertanggungjawab akan hidup.Jemaat GPM Rumahtiga adalah bagian dari jemaat pelayanan Gereja Protestan Maluku yang termasuk dalam lingkup Klasis Pulau Ambon Utara bersama beberapa jemaat lainnya. Proses awal pendaftaran katekisasi yang ada pada Jemaat GPM Rumahtiga masih dilakukan secara manual dan sangat tidak efektif. pencatatan pendaftaran calon katekisasi dilakukan dengan memebrikan formular kepada setiap anggota jemaat yang ingin mendaftarkan dirinya sebagai anggota katekisasi. proses seperti ini sangat berdampak pada pemborosan penggunaan kertas. selain itu, proses penjadwalan pengelolaan Pembelajaran ini juga menjadi kendala akibat informasi yang sering tidak tersampaikan. Tidak hanya itu untuk masalah proses belajar mengajar mulai dari jadwal katekisasi, absensi siswa, pengerjaan soal tes, hingga pada pengumuman nama calon sidi gereja baru. Gereja sebagai pusat pelayanan terhadap umat Kristen melihat adanya peluang teknologi yang dpat dijadikan sebagai sarana media informasi pelayanan. aplikasi e-katekisasi akan menjadi solusi yang menjemabtani permasalahan yang ada terkait dengan kendala proses katekisasi. aplikasi e-katekisasi pada Jemaat GPM Rumahtiga ini dikembangkan menggunakan metode pengembangan waterfallmodel dan sistem ini dibangun menggunakan bahasa pemograman PHP. Sistem ini memberikan kemudahan bagi pengelola, pengajar dan siswa katekisasi dalam mengikuti sekolah formal gereja khususnya katekisasi serta mampu mengelola data mulai dari pendaftaran, pengaturan jadwal,  evaluasi semester hingga pada akhir proses katekisasi.
Partidos y elecciones en México
Authors: Becerra Chávez Pablo Javier
Published: October 2023

Sección a cargo de Pablo Javier Becerra Chávez y Fidel Martínez Ortega.
El impacto de la red sobre los procesos de gobernabilidad democrática
Authors: Ma. Reniu Joseph
Published: October 2023

El artículo trata sobre el impacto que las TIC (tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones) tienen sobre los procesos de gobernabilidad democrática, centrándose especialmente en los procesos de democracia “online” y sus variantes, así como en sus efectos sobre los principales actores políticos: los partidos políticos. Tal y como se argumenta, no se comparte el supuesto carácter benéfico de la introducción de la red a los procesos democráticos, debiendo ampliarse y profundizarse en el debate sobre las nuevas formas que deban adoptar los procesos participativos.
Los efectos del sistema electoral europeo en España. Los partidos políticos de ámbito no estatal
Authors: Roig I Berenguer Rosa Mari
Published: October 2023

A lo largo de este artículo se analizan los efectos del sistema electoral europeo en España sobre los partidos políticos del ámbito no estatal. Por un lado, se estudia el funcionamiento de la normativa electoral española, subrayando la sobrerrepresentación de unos partidos políticos y la infrarrepresentación de otros en función del ámbito territorial organizativo de la formación política. Por el otro lado, se presentan datos sistémicos y comparados que demuestran esta distorsión de la representación política –fruto de la normativa electoral-, y dibujamos la estrategia electoral que los partidos políticos afectados negativamente desarrollan: las coaliciones electorales. Pero, ¿con base en qué criterios se organizan tales coaliciones electorales? El enfoque multivariable –la circunscripción, la magnitud electoral y el número de eurodiputados españoles- nos va a permitir responder a ésta y otras preguntas. El objetivo es ahondar en el debate sobre la normativa electoral en la arena política europea.
Mujeres y participación electoral ¿de la movilización al desencanto?
Authors: Venegas Aguilera Lilia
Published: October 2023

Este artículo aborda la problemática relación de las mujeres frente a la política, presentando un breve recorrido histórico sobre los aspectos como el rezago en la obtención del sufragio y los resultados de encuestas de opinión las cuales señalan que, en general, el interés, el niel de información y la participación en política de las mujeres ha sido menor que el de los hombres. El texto destaca, no obstante, el importante papel de las mujeres en los procesos electorales a lo largo de la década de los ochenta y noventa en contraste con el alto porcentaje de abstención que se registró en las elecciones de 1997. Se plantea la necesidad de tener acceso a información desagregada por sexos para poder evaluar, de manera más confiable, la participación electoral de las mujeres. Información que es posible tener para algunos países como los que se incluyen en el texto.
Cambios en el comportamiento electoral. Querétaro 1997-2005
Authors: Morales Garza Marta Gloria
Published: October 2023

Este artículo pretende mostrar el cambio en el comportamiento electoral de los queretanos en los últimos ocho años. Sugiere que el cambio en la orientación del voto llegó junto con otros cambios en el comportamiento del electorado, como la aparición del voto diferenciado, al volatilidad y, en algunos casos, un voto racional y estratégico. Como hilo conductor de la investigación se señala que junto con la alternancia llegó a Querétaro, más allá de tipo de municipio, un cambio electoral en el que coexisten un viejo y un nuevo voto duro, un electorado volátil, así como un voto diferenciado que muestra quela orientación no es igual para todos los cargos en disputa.
Redes sociales como mediadora del voto en Ezequiel Montes, Querétaro. 1997-2003
Authors: Arroy Zurita Karen R.
Published: October 2023

El trabajo busca desentrañar los motivos subjetivos que preceden la acción de votar en el municipio de Ezequiel Montes, Querétaro, durante tres procesos electorales (1997, 2000 y 2003). Fenómenos como la alternancia o la volatilidad son lo que han caracterizado los procesos una vez que llega la pluralidad política al municipio y que comienza a darse la competencia electoral. Para lograr dicho objetivo ha sido necesario acudir a la cultura política como eje teórico que articula estas explicaciones. A través de este marco se han analizado conceptos como el de las redes y las mediaciones sociales, construyendo así la pregunta que articula esta investigación, es decir, si las redes sociales están mediando el voto. Por la naturaleza de su conformación cultural fue posible observar que sí existen redes sociales que están mediando el comportamiento electoral, sin embargo, en cada una de las regiones se observa que éstas son diferentes y por lo tanto la cultura política que producen y se reproducen es distinta. Es interesante analizar el voto desde su lado subjetivo y no simplemente como datos numéricos, pues detrás de esta acción existen rasgos culturales complejos que enriquecen la explicación científica no sólo de los procesos, sino también de los fenómenos electorales.
Comentarios al nuevo Código Electoral de Veracruz 2006
Authors: Shuster Fonseca Juan
Published: October 2023

La reforma electoral de 2006 en Veracruz es producto del consenso logrado mediante la negociación entre las diferentes fuerzas políticas, a partir de lo que se conoce como el Acuerdo para la Gobernabilidad y el Desarrollo, signado en el mes de mayo de 2005.
¿Cuotas o paridad? La cuota de género en las elecciones federales del 2006
Authors: Peña Molina Blanca Olivia
Published: October 2023

En el marco del debate en torno a la reforma electoral en materia de equidad política sensible al género, el presente artículo ofrece una evaluación del impacto que ha tenido el sistema de cuota adoptado en el COFIPE en las elecciones federales de 2006, teniendo como telón de fondo de evolución que presenta el incremento de mujeres en el Congreso de la Unión. Particular atención merece también la oferta política que los partidos presentaron, las candidaturas, candados y resultados obtenidos. Si la paridad es una alternativa viable en demérito de las cuotas de género, ésta no será posible si no cuenta con un pacto político entre legisladoras de todos los partidos y una amplia plataforma de apoyo de las mujeres de la sociedad civil organizada.
Representación, decisiones legislativas y ciudadanía
Authors: Valencia Escamilla Laura
Published: October 2023

Con base en el tipo de representación sobre la que se finca la democracia mexicana; el documento se propone, en primer lugar, definir los términos ac­tuales de la representación, la relación entre los ciudadanos y las instituciones representativas y cómo esta relación genera decisiones legislativas. En segundo lugar se abordará el tema de la reforma del Estado en México como ejemplo del ámbito legislativo en el que se establece la necesidad de un cambio legal, institucional y organizacional provocado por diversos procesos de crisis acompañados por el agotamiento en las relaciones Estado-sociedad civil. En este tenor, la reforma del Estado en los últimos tiempos ha dado lugar a la inclusión de sectores sociales a través de las diversas consultas, discusiones y propuestas que desde la sociedad generaron diversas decisiones legislativas.

Based upon the type of representation that support ti the nature of Mexican democracy, this paper intends to define its real terms, as well as the existing relationship between citizens and institutions, and how this generate legislative decisions. A second issue is the reform of the Mexican state as a legislative example of the necessity of legal, institutional and organizational change, which is provoked by the extinction of State-Civil Society relationships. Therefore, the reform of the State has recently generated the inclusion of social groups through the exercise of consultations, discussions and propositions that were expressed into legislative decisions.
Juventudes, movimientos y elecciones
Authors: Fernández Poncela Anna María
Published: October 2023

El objetivo de este trabajo es la revisión de la incidencia del movimiento estudiantil #YoSoy132 en los resultados electorales presidenciales del año 2012 en México. Además se contextualiza el tema con datos sociales generales, de diversa índole, y fuentes varias, se toman en cuenta encuestas preelectorales y postelectorales, y en especial, se recoge el testimonio directo de jóvenes participantes en el movimiento y de otros grupos juveniles que vivieron ese momento histórico para el país. Más allá de dar respuesta sobre la real incidencia difícil de probar o refutar, lo que se hace es una reflexión sobre el tema y en torno a la relación: jóvenes, elecciones y política en México y en nuestros días.

This text is a review of the impact of the student movement #YoSoy132 in 2012 in Mexico presidential election results. The issue with general social data of various kinds and sources is also contextualizes, pre-election and post-election surveys are taken into account, and in particular includes some direct testimony of young participants in the movement and other youth groups that lived this historic moment for the country. Beyond to respond on the real incidence difficult to prove or disprove, what I do is a reflection on the subject and on the relationship youth, elections and politics in Mexico and in our days.
La reglamentación de las promesas de campaña para ocupar los cargos de elección popular en México, y el fortalecimiento de los medios de control de la constitucionalidad
Authors: Padilla Arellano José
Published: October 2023

La finalidad del presente artículo es la de abordar los abusos que se cometen durante los procesos electorales, en cuanto a la realización de promesas de campaña, y proponer modificaciones constitucionales y legales, que permitan al ciudadano común y a las autoridades, tener un instrumento efectivo para exigir que se cumplan, sobre todo, tratándose de los candidatos a ocupar un cargo de elección popular; así como para fortalecer los medios de control de la constitucionalidad en México.

The purpose of this article is to address abuses committed during the electoral process, in terms of carrying out campaign promises, and propose constitutional and legal changes that allow the ordinary citizen and the authorities have an effective tool for demand to be met, especially in the case of candidates to occupy a public office; and to strengthen the means of control of constitutionality in Mexico.
El Estado Moderno Subvertido. Riesgo y deconstrucción de la solidaridad
Authors: Guzman Portillo Alicia
Published: October 2023

A través del libro, el autor trata de mostrar cómo es que el Neoliberalismo trastoca diferentes esferas y espacios de lo social para finalmente movilizar al Estado y el gobierno, transformándolo en diversos sentidos.
Las Elecciones Presidenciales de Estados Unidos en 2016: ¿elecciones críticas o continuidad? / The United States Presidential Elections in 2016: critical elections or continuity?
Authors: Pacheco Méndez Guadalupe
Published: October 2023

Las elecciones presidenciales en Estados Unidos en 2016, aunque tuvieron un formato muy polarizado, que parecía anunciar un gran cambio en las bases sociales que componen el apoyo a los dos principales partidos, en realidad fueron una prolongación de las características ya existentes en el sistema de partidos y en el comportamiento electoral. El marco institucional que encuadra las elecciones hizo posible la sobre-representación del republicano Donald Trump en el Colegio Electoral. Su victoria no alteró la tradicional base republicana sino que fue una continuación de la misma; la única novedad fue que ganó en seis estados adicionales, en los que al menos desde 2008 ganaban los candidatos presidenciales demócratas. Esos estados le aseguraron la victoria en la elección presidencial, gracias a una mayor reactivación del electorado de raza blanca en su favor. A pesar de la polarización entre las élites políticas, se mantuvo el mismo alineamiento social en torno a los partidos, por lo que no fueron elecciones críticas, ni de realineamiento. Sin embargo, es posible que tengan profundas consecuencias políticas.

The presidential elections in the United States in 2016, although the campaigns showed very polarized format that seemed to announce a great change in the social bases that make up the support of the two main parties, actually they were were an extension of the characteristics already existing in the party system and in the electoral behavior. The institutional framework of the elections made possible the over-representation of the Republican Donald Trump in the Electoral College, as compared to his popular vote. His victory did not alter the traditional republican base but was a continuation of it; the only novelty was that he won in six additional states, in which at least since 2008 the Democratic presidential candidates had won. Those states assured him the victory in the presidential election, thanks to a greater reactivation of the white electorate in his favor. Despite the polarization among the political elites, the same social alignment remained around the parties, so they were not critical elections, nor a realignment. Nevertheless, they may have deep political consequences.
Fragmentación y volatilidad electoral en las elecciones presidenciales de 2018 en México: ¿hacia un sistema de partido predominante?
Authors: Palma Cabrera Esperanza Isabel , Osornio Guerrero María Cristina
Published: October 2023

Este artículo analiza los cambios en el sistema de partidos mexicano en las elecciones presidenciales y para el congreso de 2018 tomando indicadores de fragmentación partidista y la volatilidad electoral. El argumento central es que el sistema de partidos de la transición emanado de la elección de 1988, y que se institucionalizó como un sistema de pluralismo moderado, se ha desconfigurado para dar paso a un probable sistema de partido predominante dado el posicionamiento electoral del nuevo Partido Morena en las elecciones pasadas. Se discuten las tipologías de Sartori y de Mainwaing, Scully y Torcal de los sistemas de partidos y se utilizan los índices de fragmentación, número efectivo de partidos el índice Molinar y la volatilidad tomando los resultados de las últimas seis elecciones federales. La conclusión central es que a pesar de que ha aumentado el número de partidos que participan en elecciones, el número efectivo de partidos ha disminuido en tanto Morena es el partido mayoritario y el PAN se ha colocado como un lejano competidor en segundo lugar. EL PRI ha pasado a ser un partido minoritario y el PRD está al borde de su extinción. No obstante, el escenario del sistema de partido predominante solamente podrá confirmarse en elecciones futuras.
Conteo rápido electoral con dependencias probabilísticas
Authors: Erdely Ruiz Arturo
Published: October 2023

Un conteo rápido electoral es un procedimiento estadístico cuyo principal objetivo es obtener una muestra representativa del total de casillas electorales, y medir la incertidumbre respecto al resultado final, antes de los cómputos distritales. Por lo general, se prefiere un muestreo aleatorio estratificado para reducir la variabilidad de las estimaciones. El presente trabajo demuestra que la dependencia entre estratos y entre candidatos debe ser tomada en cuenta para las inferencias estadísticas que se realicen. Se propone un modelo basado en funciones cópula, y se aplica a datos de las elecciones presidenciales en México de los años 2006, 2012 y 2018.
Estudio de la elección para gobernador de Chihuahua de 2016
Authors: Schmidt Samuel , Lopez Jorge Alberto
Published: October 2023

RESUMEN: Cuando los votos recibidos en una elección son reemplazados por votos preparados de manera fraudulenta a favor de algún candidato, se introducen señales en las características estadísticas de los votos. Atendiendo a rumores que aseguran que parte de los votos en la elección para gobernador de Chihuahua de 2016 fueron reemplazados por votos traídos de la Ciudad de México, en este trabajo se examina la sanidad estadística de tales votos. Estudiando la prueba del conteo acumulado de votos, la distribución de porcentajes de votos obtenidos en casillas de votación, la distribución geográfica y temporal de tales porcentajes, así como la prueba de la distribución de los últimos dígitos, se llega a la conclusión que la mayoría de estas pruebas indican la existencia de anomalías estadísticas y, por ende, ratifican la posibilidad de que haya existido un fraude electoral en Chihuahua en 2016.
Institutional Quality, Corruption, and Income Inequality - A Panel Study of Selected SAARC Economies
Authors: Abbas Faisal , Shahzad Babar , Raees Sabila
Published: October 2023

Previous studies have primarily focused on issues related to income inequality, aiming to identify the underlying causes and urging swift action to mitigate such disparities. In this context, the current article expands upon existing literature by introducing the influence of corruption and institutional quality. This study contributes to the existing knowledge by investigating the interplay between institutional quality, corruption, and income inequality within SAARC countries spanning 2000 to 2021, sourced from World Governance Indicators, Transparency International, Global Consumption and Income Project, and World Development Indicators. After analysed the properties of data, FMOLS analytical approach employed. The empirical analysis validates the enduring effects of the examined factors on income inequality over the long term. The findings indicate that institutional quality exerts a notable and favorable influence in reducing income inequality. Conversely, corruption, the combined impact of corruption and institutional quality substantially and adversely affect income inequality. Addressing the imperative of ensuring an equitable income distribution across the SAARC economies necessitates implementing comprehensive strategies to foster enduring institutional quality and effectively manage corruption. Study’s conceptual and empirical advancements carry significant implications for policy formulation within this region. They offer valuable insights for the region’s endeavors to ameliorate income inequality. This study underscores the importance of measures to enhance institutional quality and combat corruption within SAARC countries. Such measures should be strategically designed to tackle income distribution challenges and promote greater equity.