bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identifying pragmatic solutions to reduce cigarette smoking prevalence in Indigenous North Americans: A sequential exploratory mixed-methods study protocol
Authors: Rusk Ann M. , Paul Maggie , Kelleher Dan P. , Tilburt Jon , Northfelt Donald , Rank Matthew , Cartin-Ceba Rodrigo , Capossela Guthrie , Jackson Trudie , Sabaque Corinna , Chamberlain Alanna M. , Ortega Victor E. , Benzo Roberto , Kennedy Cassie
Published: November 2024

Background

American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) have the highest prevalence of cigarette smoking of any race or ethnicity in the United States. Efforts to address smoking prevalence in this population have not historically targeted maintenance of smoking cessation, or behaviors associated with pregnancy. Recent longitudinal cohort studies have identified maintenance of cessation and pregnancy as potential opportunities to address smoking in AI/AN people.

Methods

To promote success in achieving sustained smoking cessation in AI/AN people, we propose a community engaged sequential exploratory mixed-methods study focused on identifying pragmatic elements of cessation interventions. A discovery sample of 45 AI/AN people will be included in the qualitative study in one of two arms consisting of small groups or one-on-one interviews to develop elements of cessation interventions for evaluation in a discrete choice experiment survey. These one-on-one interviews will characterize the key drivers of smoking relapse and unique experiences of smoking during pregnancy. An additional, independent small group will consist of counselors who engage in smoking cessation counseling. A larger-scale survey will be administered to an AI/AN cohort from Olmsted County, Minnesota (n = 898). Elements of successful interventions will be used to inform a smoking cessation intervention pilot study. Community stakeholders have informed the methods outlined in this protocol, and there is a longitudinal engagement plan for the duration of study.

Discussion

We outline the methods to understand optimal strategies to promote sustained cigarette smoking cessation and cessation during pregnancy in AI/AN people. This study is critical to inform a pilot intervention aimed at reducing smoking prevalence in AI/AN people.
Australian link worker social prescribing programs: An integrative review
Authors: Baker James R. , Bissett Michelle , Freak-Poli Rosanne , Dingle Genevieve A. , Zurynski Yvonne , Astell-Burt Thomas , Brymer Eric , Prassos Tina , Thomas Tamsin , Tognarini Cassandra , Aggar Christina
Published: November 2024

Link worker social prescribing programs are gaining recognition in Australia for addressing health and social needs outside routine medical care. The evaluation of these programs is essential for informing future social prescribing programs, research and evolving policy. However, diverse outcome evaluation measures present challenges for benchmarking across link worker social prescribing programs. An integrative review was conducted to identify and describe outcome domains and measures, and the methodological approaches and evaluation designs of link worker social prescribing programs in Australia. Comprehensive searches of the literature on link worker social prescribing programs in Australia were conducted across 14 electronic databases. In order to reduce the risk of bias, study selection and data extraction were conducted independently by multiple authors, and included studies underwent quality and risk of bias assessment using the standardised Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Six studies met the inclusion criteria. Outcome domains were categorised into ‘person-level’, ‘system-level’ and ‘program implementation’ domains. Despite the variation in participant groups, the ‘person-level’ domains of global well-being and social well-being were consistently evaluated. While measurement tools varied significantly, the WHO Quality of Life Brief Assessment and short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale were most commonly applied. At the system level, health service utilisation was primarily evaluated. This integrative review reports on the current state of evidence in Australia, with the potential to track changes and trends over time. Developing a core outcome set, incorporating stakeholder and consumer contributions for benchmarking aligned with the healthcare landscape is recommended. The findings may guide the refining of social prescribing initiatives and future research, ensuring methodological robustness and alignment with individual and community needs.
Injury epidemiology and emergency department length of stay in trauma hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Mulugeta Hailemichael , Zewdie Ayalew , Getachew Tesfaye , Deressa Wakgari
Published: November 2024

Background

Injuries are a major cause of health problems in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income nations. This study aimed to describe injuries and identify factors associated with the emergency department (ED) length of stay (LoS).

Methods

This study was conducted at the Addis Ababa Burn, Emergency, and Trauma (AaBET) hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. All injured patients who visited the ED between April 1, 2021, and March 30, 2022, were included in the study. Data were collected through a retrospective medical record review. Descriptive statistics were used to present the data and a multivariable binary logistic regression model was used to assess factors associated with LoS in the ED.

Results

A total of 6991 (86.8%) injured patients were studied out of 8055 patients who visited the ED. The majority of the patients were male, 5184 (74.2%), and aged between 18–44 years, 4368 (62.4%). The most common mechanism of injury was road traffic accidents, 2693 (38.5%), followed by falls, 1523 (21.8%). The most commonly reported injured body parts were the head (2179, 31.2%). Of the total injured patients, 101 (1.8%) died. The LoS in the ED was greater than 24 hours for 24.4% (95% CI: 23.3–25.5) of the injured patients, with a mean duration of 2.51 (SD = 5.18) days. Factors significantly associated with a prolonged LoS (>24 hours) in the ED included being residing in outside Addis Ababa in Oromia [AOR: 1.61, 95% CI (1.38–1.88)], Amhara [AOR: 1.56, 95% CI (1.14–2.14)] and other [AOR: 3.93, 95% CI (2.73–5.64)], male [AOR: 1.30, 95% CI (1.09–1.54)], aged 60 years or older [AOR: 1.38, 95% CI (1.03–1.85)]; sustaining injuries from road traffic accident [AOR: 2.43, 95% CI (1.19–4.94)], being triaged to orange [AOR: 3.03, 95% CI (2.40–3.83)] and red zones [AOR:3.37, 95% CI (2.65–4.28)]; having fracture injuries [AOR: 1.95, (1.34–2.83)]; and experiencing contusions and crushing injuries [AOR: 2.63 (1.57–4.42)].

Conclusions

Injuries are the major share of cases among ED patients at AaBET hospital. Patients were staying in the ED for longer than the recommended 24 hours by the Ethiopian health system. Intervention measures focusing on injury prevention are necessary to reduce the patient burden on the hospital and strengthen the hospital’s capacity to reduce prolonged LoS.
Microbiological profile of patients with generalized gingivitis undergoing periodontal therapy and administration of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019: A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Furlaneto Flavia , Levi Yara Loyanne de Almeida Silva , Sávio Débora de Souza Ferreira , da Silveira Izadora Cianfa Firmino , de Oliveira Adriana Miranda , Lourenço Talita Gomes Baêta , Ribeiro Marcella Costa , Silva Pedro Henrique Felix , Salvador Sergio Luiz de Souza , Colombo Ana Paula Vieira , Messora Michel Reis
Published: November 2024

Objective

To evaluate the adjunctive use of the probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019 (B. lactis HN019) to conventional therapy on clinical and microbiological parameters in patients with generalized gingivitis.

Methods

Sixty systemically healthy individuals with untreated generalized gingivitis were submitted to periodontal therapy and allocated to receive Placebo (n = 30) or Probiotic (n = 30) lozenges, twice a day for 8 weeks. Bleeding on Marginal Probing (BOMP) was evaluated at baseline, after 2 and 8 weeks. Supra and subgingival biofilm were obtained at baseline and 8 weeks post-therapy for analyses by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Differences between therapeutic groups were analyzed by non-parametric tests (p<0.05).

Results

The Placebo and Probiotic groups showed a significant reduction in BOMP at 8 weeks compared to baseline (p<0.05). The Probiotic group had a lower percentage of BOMP when compared with the Placebo group at 8 weeks (p<0.0001). Alpha and beta-diversity showed no statistical significance between groups and time points. At phylum level, no significant differences were observed between groups and time points. At genus level, an increase in the relative abundances of Bergeyella and Corynebacterium were significantly associated with a greater reduction in bleeding in the Placebo group and with less reduction in bleeding in the Probiotic group, respectively. At species level, Schaalia spp., Streptococcus gordonii, and Leptotrichia wadei increased in Placebo and decreased in the Probiotic group after treatment. Granulicatella adiacens decreased significantly after the probiotic therapy, while Saccharibacteria (TM7) spp., Solobacterium moorei, and Catonella morbi increased significantly. In the Placebo group, Bergeyella sp. HMT-322 was associated with a greater percentage of reduction in bleeding. In both groups, Actinomyces species were related to less reduction in bleeding.

Conclusion

The adjuvant use of B. lactis HN019 alongside conventional therapy enhanced the reduction in BOMP and promoted greater changes in the microbiological profile of patients with generalized gingivitis.

Trial registration

The study was registered at Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry (ReBEC; protocol number: RBR-59v2yb).
Association between health-enhancing physical activity and the social factors, lifestyle and dietary characteristics
Authors: Djurdjevic Dragan , Terzic-Supic Zorica , Todorovic Jovana , Bjegovic Mikanovic Vesna , Radovanovic Spurnic Aleksandra , Laaser Ulrich
Published: November 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends minimum of 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity along with at least two sessions of muscle strengthening exercises per week. Compliance with these recommendations is classified as Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA). The aim of this study was to analyze the association between the HEPA and the social factors, lifestyle and dietary characteristics. We conducted the secondary analyses of the data from the Serbian National Health Survey 2019, on 12067 adult participants classified in two groups: with HEPA and without HEPA based on the compliance with the WHO recommendations. Prevalence of HEPA was 3.3% (394/12067). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed positive association between HEPA and male sex (OR: 4.25, 95% CI: 2.68–6.73), average (OR: 3,01, 95% CI: 1.13–8.04), good (OR: 3.10, 95% CI: 1.21–7.94) and very good (OR: 4.64, 95% CI: 1.82–11.84) income quintile being single (OR: 1.85, 95% CI: 1.16–2.95), the number of portions of fruits per day (OR: 1.29, 95% CI: 1.09–1.53), the frequency fresh fruit/vegetable juice consumption (OR: 1.20, 95% CI: 1.02–1.40), and being non-smoker (OR: 1.67, 95% CI: 1.03–2.73). There was a negative association between HEPA and age (OR: 0.96, 95% CI: 0.95–0.98), BMI (OR: 0.94, 95% CI: 0.88–1.00), average self-rated health (OR: 0.18, 95% CI: 0.12–0.60), and the frequency of non-alcoholic beverages consumption (OR: 0.75, 95% CI: 0.62–0.89). Since only a small percentage of the adult population in Serbia meets the WHO recommendations for physical activity, action is required. This should involve creating future strategies and policies, as well as initiatives focused on education and raising awareness about the importance of physical activity and health.
The appearance, active components, antioxidant activities, and their markers in fibrous roots of Bletilla striata
Authors: Li Xiaoxing , Sun Xinrui , Yang Ying , Yang Shangshang , Zhang Jiachun , Sun Chao
Published: November 2024

This study explores the potential medicinal properties of Bletilla striata fibrous roots by comparing their active ingredient contents and antioxidant activity with those in tubers. The study further examines the effects of growth age and origin on the distribution characteristics of medicinal properties in fibrous roots and identifies biomarkers that distinguish these characteristics. The Δ E value of fibrous roots significantly increases with age and is significantly influenced by origin; both the age and origin also significantly affect militarine content and antioxidant activity; a positive correlation exists between appearance quality, active ingredients, and antioxidant activity. The total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of fibrous roots significantly exceed those of tubers. The militarine content in both 1-year-old and 2-year-old fibrous roots complies with the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, suggesting that the fibrous roots possess medicinal potential. Additionally, this study demonstrates that the OPLS-DA model can differentiate 1-year-old and non-1-year-old fibrous roots of Bletilla striata and distinguish between their origin.
Super broad and protective nanobodies against Sarbecoviruses including SARS-CoV-1 and the divergent SARS-CoV-2 subvariant KP.3.1.1
Authors: Dong Haodi , Zhou Runhong , Chen Jing , Wei Jing , Wei Zimeng , Yang Ziqing , Zhu Kun , Yang Yufan , Yang Qianqian , Liu Na , Chen Yuting , Wu Yuhan , Liang Yan , Zeng Yige , Guo Qile , Li Mingxi , Shan Sisi , Wang Han , Niu Mengyue , Yunfei Zeng Isabella , Shi Xuanling , Zhang Qi , Wang Xinquan , Chen Zhiwei , Zhang Linqi
Published: November 2024

The ongoing evolution and immune escape of SARS-CoV-2, alongside the potential threat of SARS-CoV-1 and other sarbecoviruses, underscore the urgent need for effective strategies against their infection and transmission. This study highlights the discovery of nanobodies from immunized alpacas, which demonstrate exceptionally broad and potent neutralizing capabilities against the recently emerged and more divergent SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants including JD.1.1, JN.1, KP.3, KP.3.1.1, as well as SARS-CoV-1 and coronaviruses from bats and pangolins utilizing receptor ACE2. Among these, Tnb04-1 emerges as the most broad and potent, binding to a conserved hydrophobic pocket in the spike’s receptor-binding domain, distinct from the ACE2 binding site. This interaction disrupts the formation of a proteinase K-resistant core, crucial for viral-cell fusion. Notably, intranasal administration of Tnb04-1 in Syrian hamsters effectively prevented respiratory infection and transmission of the authentic Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant. Thus, Thb04-1 holds promise in combating respiratory acquisition and transmission of diverse sarbecoviruses.
The convergence of higher education and digital technologies for the sexual and reproductive health of women refugees: A narrative review
Authors: Sicka Bhavika , Ray Laura
Published: November 2024

This narrative review delineates the barriers that women refugees and asylum seekers face regarding their sexual and reproductive health (SRH), exploring how digital tools and higher education play transformative roles in facilitating information and communication pertaining to SRH. Further, this review explores the unique role that colleges and universities in the United States can play in leveraging digital technologies to support the healthcare needs of women migrants. The authors also lean into their own experiences as higher education teachers and practitioners to contextualize these findings and advocate for the health, rights and dignity of women and migrants. The article concludes that institutions of higher education (HEIs) are strategically positioned to provide services for and shape discourse surrounding women migrant SRH. By investing in and expanding online resources, counselling and telehealth services, multilingual literacy programmes and other support platforms, as well as by centring migrant and transnational epistemologies, HEIs in the United States can be key support systems for forced migrants, empowering these students to make informed choices about their bodies and sexualities, access vital care and thrive in their new communities. This narrative review recommends future research and practice at the intersections of refugee studies, digital technologies and higher education.
Phase I Clinical Trial of Pembrolizumab + and Denileukin diftitox in Patients with Recurrent Solid Tumors Shows Promising Results
Authors:   Sunvalley Communication, LLC / Onco'Zine, Hofland Peter
Published: November 2024

Results from an ongoing investigator-initiated Phase I clinical trial (NCT05200559) evaluating the safety and efficacy of a combined regimen of pembrolizumab* (Keytruda®; Merck & Co/MSD) + denileukin diftitox-cxdl** (E7777; Lymphir™; Citius Oncology) in patients with recurrent solid tumors, shows positive preliminary study results.
Pollination impact of Insect Pollinators on some qualitative

and

quantitative parameters

of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) in Egypt.
Authors: Attia Dr. Mahrous Abd El-Baset
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Statistically significant differences among tested safflower varieties either open pollination or control pollination plants for all quantitative and qualitative safflower yield parameters over two year. The pollinators of uncaged plants significantly increased the measured parameters than caged plants for all studied traits, except Oil % during both season The highest oil % in our study was obtained from L. Assad 1, (19.84 and 20.21%). while, The lowest oil content was determined as ( 18.04 and 19.03% ) in Giza 1 variety, at the both season respectively. L. Assad 1 is a promising line and cane use for large-scale production of edible oil.
Estimating the early life exposure to PFAS using PBPK modelling and Human biomarker data
Authors: Ratier Aude , Gestin Ophélia , Vrijheid Martine , Brochot Céline , Zeman Florence
Published: November 2024

In 2020, EFSA established a tolerable weekly intake (TWI) of 4.4 ng/kg bw/week for PFOA, PFNA, PFHxS and PFOS based on a sum value approach.

Our work aims to estimate the exposure of children to these compounds using a physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling approach and to determine the contribution of each exposure source (
in utero, breastfeeding and diet). A PFAS lifetime model was updated to simulate internal PFAS exposures during prenatal and childhood and to include individual characteristics and exposure scenarios. Our approach was applied to the HELIX cohort which contains more than a thousand mother-child pairs from six European countries with measured plasma concentrations of the four PFAS at two sampling times: during pregnancy and in childhood (6 to 10 years).

Our first results show that the model predicted an increase in plasma concentrations during fetal development and childhood up to the age of 2 years, when maximum concentrations are reached. The estimated total daily intakes (DI) of several infants aged of one year exposed to the four PFAS exceed the EFSA threshold, although the average for all children remains below. The highest DI appear to be found in children from France and Norway for PFOS and in France, England and Norway for PFOA.

Furthermore, we observed that similar measured biomarker levels can correspond to large differences in simulated internal exposures, highlighting the importance of studying the child's exposure in early life to refine early life risk assessment.
Meta-Analysis: Comparison of Perforation and Penetration Rates between Argon Medical and Cook Medical IVC Filters in Peer Reviewed Literature
Authors: Stibbs Peter
Published: November 2024

The use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, particularly in patients who cannot tolerate anticoagulation, plays a critical role in preventing pulmonary embolism (PE). This meta-analysis aimed to compare complication rates—specifically perforation and penetration—between Argon Medical's Option/Option ELITE filters and Cook Medical's Celect and Günther Tulip filters, as both are popular choices in clinical practice.
Biophysical Analysis of

P. falciparum

Heat Shock Protein 70-1 reveal features that make it amenable for drug design
Authors: Bolling Cydni , Poolsawat Napassorn , Lindsay Sarah , Caillet Celine , Stofberg Melissa , Zininga Tawanda , Chakafana Graham
Published: November 2024

Malaria remains a global health challenge, with
Plasmodium falciparum resistance to existing antimalarials increasing. The parasite's Heat Shock Protein 70 (PfHsp70-1) plays a critical role in protein folding and cytoprotection, making it a promising target for novel therapies. This study focuses on the structural and biophysical analysis of PfHsp70-1, particularly its nucleotide-binding domain (NBD), to evaluate its druggability. Using recombinant protein expression and purification, we characterized the NBD via circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy, which confirmed its predominantly alpha-helical structure. Thermal stability assays indicated that the NBD remains structurally stable at elevated temperatures, with ATP presence marginally enhancing its stability. The results support the feasibility of developing ATP-mimetic inhibitors targeting PfHsp70-1, contributing to the next generation of antimalarial therapies.
EVALUATION OF ALBUMIN LEVELS OF PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE AT BUEA REGIONAL HOSPITAL,

SOUTH WEST REGION CAMEROON
Authors: Akase Sughnen
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT

Human albumin is a small globular protein yet the most abundant circulating protein found in plasma. It is produced by the liver and represents half of the total protein content of blood plasma in healthy human patients. It can be found in the bloodstream, interstitial space, as well as other body fluids. When found in other fluids in large concentrations, such as in urine, it is often an indication of underlying pathology. Low or high albumin levels during pregnancy can have significant consequences for both the mother and the fetus. One possible potential pathophysiological mechanism that could be involved is that low or high albumin levels are caused by changes in the liver function or metabolism of amino acids during pregnancy. The objective of this research was to evaluate albumin levels of pregnant women attending antenatal care at Buea Regional Hospital South West region, Cameroon. To evaluate albumin levels, blood samples was collected in serum separator (yellow top tube) blood collection tubes, processed and analyzed using the semi-automated chemistry analyzer (Erba chem5). Results was represented on frequency distribution tables. The results foundthat, with respect to age, hypoalbuminanemia was found to be highest (9.1%)in age group 31-35 years, while hyperalbuminanemia was highest (18.7%)in age group 18-25 years. With respect to trimesters, analysis reported that, hypoalbuminanemia was found to be highest (7.7%)among those participants in their second trimester and hyperalbuminanemia was highest (23.1%)in those in their third trimester as shown in table 3 below. The results were discussed and conclusions drawn that with respect to age, hypoalbuminemia, were found to be highest in the age group 31-35 years while hyperalbuminemia was found to be highest in age group 18-25 years, while with respect to trimesters, hypoalbuminemia, were found to be highest in those in their third trimester, while hyperalbuminemia were found to be highest in those in their third trimester.
PETROPHYSICAL PROPERTIS

IMEPECAT ON RESERVOIR QULITY OF THE BEDA”C MEMBER NC74B - SIRT BASIN
Authors: Abdussalam AL-Zougie Fawzi , Abugoufa Amena , Abushafa matogh Abdussalam , omar nuri
Published: November 2024

Petrophysical properties of well logs studies of cores from four wells including (F1, F2, G1 and A1) penetrating the Beda”C member of The Beda Formation at depths from , 8800-9245ft, 9050 - 9250 ft, 9052- 9370ft and 8180-8500ft consecutively, indicated that the Beda”C member represents a carbonate sequence that underwent shallowing from open marine to restricted water. The progradational nature of the Beda”C Member however, allows a long distance correlation for different horizons.

From through petrophysical properties calculations explain porosity and permeability increases with dolomitization but decreases with rise shale and depth. From examination water and oil saturation can determination oil, shale and water zones.The reservoir potential of the Beda”C Member is controlled by several geological factors, such as paleogeography, daigenesis and structure.

From comper btween zonitons, porosity calculition and type lithology we can see absence of dolomite in A1well, changes in the porosity which are good in F1 and G1 wells and differant SO and oil zone btween F1 and G1wells are good but A1well is low.
Annealing Effect on BaCuSe Thin Films
Authors: Ademola Agbolade Desmond
Published: November 2024

The Barium Copper Selenide films (BaCuSe) growth by a chemical bath technique method. The annealing effect on morphology and optical properties were studied. The as-deposited and annealed films have grains size (400
μm -1mm). The different in grains size from each other indicate irregular growth rate of the grains. The BaCuSe films are Ultraviolet (UV) absorbers and Visible – Near Infrared (Vis – NIR) transmitter’s material. Thus defines transparency range of as-deposited and annealed BaCuSe films for covering whole visible and near infrared spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. The direct bandgap energy for as-deposited and annealed film at 150°C and 200°C are 2.66 eV, 2.93 eV, and 3.18 eV respectively while as-deposited and annealed have the same indirect bandgap of 0.95 eV. Moreover, annealed BaCuSe films have largest velocity of propagation compared to the as-deposited BaCuSe film. However, as-deposited BaCuSe film has largest dispersion in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum of electromagnetic radiation compared to the annealed BaCuSe films. The as-deposited BaCuSe film has largest extinction coefficient compared to the annealed BaCuSe films. The as-deposited BaCuSe film has largest real and imaginary dielectric functions compared to the annealed BaCuSe films. The real and imaginary part of optical conductivity of BaCuSe films for both as-deposited and annealed increases with increasing frequency. The dissipation factor shows that incident photon energy loss in form of heat to surrounding is very low. All these desirable properties made the material to be a good candidate for application in tandem configuration photovoltaic cell.
El Nietzsche francés: Georges Bataille Rigor y urgencia de lo imposible
Authors: Vidal Calatayud José
Published: November 2024

¿Es posible un pensar/jugar contra los límites que sin embargo los asuma como irrebasables? Seguimos pensando la herencia nietzscheana tan hipócritamente aplaudida a veces. Este libro incomodará a los sumisos y parecerá a otros "inútil"; sólo es un trabajo de (para)ontología que, contra fascismos intelectuales y éticos, tampoco fortalece a la “izquierda” limosnera. Llamamos a hacer inviable 'ya' este (in)mundo de crimen, banalidad y servilismo, para lo cual el pensar batailleano es política pero también filosóficamente el más preciso -en las dos acepciones- ¿por ser de un autor "imposible"? Porque, iniciando el nietzscheanismo ontológico, solo él convierte su intolerable tormento en una de las fuerzas más fecundas y exigentes del pasado siglo. ¿Un "triunfo” filosófico? ¿Existe tal cosa ante lo inalcanzable del rigor total? Bataille, con/contra los límites, busca ir lo más lejos, no obtener resultados útiles; su (anti)filosofía prohíbe una conceptualización cerrada: comunica justo lo que rompe el discurso, desde una voluntad de pensar mas no "de saber". Que desemboca en el vínculo entre el derroche y la Política “imposible” mediante una escritura rebelde al sentido que ve la identidad de (im)Poder y explotación y despliega ese “secreto” en la lucha radical contra todo orden o desorden empobrecedor y opresor. ¿Veremos una “Bataille Renaissance”? Él –la mejor cabeza pensante de Francia para Heidegger– es el origen de "la otra" interpretación de Nietzsche: una oscura y ardiente, que lejos de hacer a éste cómplice de nuestra hipermodernidad, lo halla tras toda rebelión contra las masacres capitalistas y la banalización de la libertad. Azarosas rebeliones que persiguen cumplir -como el pensador del retorno exigía- y por tanto dejar "atrás” y “debajo” el nihilismo que Heidegger creyó inacabable. Y hacerlo desde una soberanía que evite la destrucción de la humanidad y de todo lo vivo.
Fábulas del constitucionalismo feminista
Authors: Álvarez Rodríguez Ignacio
Published: November 2024

El libro aborda críticamente los postulados del constitucionalismo feminista, ante el deseo de hacer pasar al Derecho Constitucional por el tamiz (¿el yugo?) del género. En primer lugar, analiza la discriminación interseccional, señalando cómo esta visión es escasamente operativa en la vida real. El texto también profundiza en el rol de la igualdad y la no discriminación en el contexto universitario, examinando cómo las instituciones académicas, en verdad, no perpetúan desigualdades de género. Otro punto central es el llamado enfoque de género en la elaboración y aplicación de las leyes y políticas públicas, destacando las sentencias constitucionales donde se convalida en sede constitucional la perspectiva de género legalmente impuesta. Finalmente, el libro explora el concepto de una democracia militantemente feminista, como un régimen de adhesión obligatoria, concretado en un ordenamiento paralelo al ordenamiento jurídico donde rigen la inseguridad jurídica, la desproporción, la presunción de culpabilidad, el antipluralismo político y el sometimiento de la libertad, en concreto de expresión, ideológica, de conciencia y religiosa.
Clases inclusivas de lenguas extranjeras
Authors: Pérez Fernández Lucila María
Published: November 2024

Clases inclusivas de lenguas extranjeras es una obra que responde a la necesidad imperante de adoptar un enfoque inclusivo en la enseñanza de idiomas, no solo como un principio ético, sino también como una estrategia pedagógica efectiva para garantizar que todos los estudiantes, independientemente de su nivel, tengan la oportunidad de alcanzar su máximo potencial. Con un enfoque en la planificación, el diseño y la evaluación de clases inclusivas, este libro constituye una guía indispensable para profesorado comprometidos con la equidad y la excelencia en la educación lingüística, ofreciendo estrategias y principios pedagógicos universales aplicables a la enseñanza de cualquier lengua extranjera.
OPTIMASI PERENCANAAN PRODUKSI AGREGAT PRODUK TUNGGAL DENGAN MEMPERTIMBANGKAN KAPASITAS PRODUKSI
Authors: Prastiya Denny Suci , Wahyuni Rossi Septy
Published: November 2024

Pertumbuhan pada industri air minum dalam kemasan mengalami peningkatan secara signifikan. Peningkatan pada industri air minum dalam kemasan dipengaruhi oleh tingginya permintaan akan produk air minum bersih. PT X pada studi kasus ini mengalami fluktuasi permintaan yang diakibatkan tingginya persaingan antara industri sejenis. Oleh karena itu PT X pada studi kasus ini menjalin kerja sama subkontrak dalam memenuhi permintaan. Permasalahan yang dialami oleh PT X adalah meningkatnya harga per unit saat melakukan subkontrak. Tingginya harga unit subkontrak dapat mengakibatkan tingginya biaya perencanaan produksi. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk meminimasi jumlah unit subkontrak dengan mengoptimalkan produksi internal. Model optimasi dibangun dengan fungsi tujuan linear dan fungsi pembatas non linear sebagai usulan optimasi perencanaan produksi agregat. Di samping itu, berkurangnya jumlah unit subkontrak dapat mengakibatkan tingginya produksi internal perusahaan, sehingga model usulan perlu mempertimbangkan kapasitas produksi. Usulan evaluasi kapasitas dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan rough-cut capacity planning. Berdasarkan hasil optimasi model usulan dapat menghemat biaya perencanaan produksi agregat sebesar 5% dibandingkan dengan kondisi nyata. Abstract[Optimization of Single Product Aggregrate Production Planning Considering Production Capacity] Bottled drinking water industry growth has increased significantly. The increase in the bottled drinking water industry is influenced by the high demand for clean drinking water products. PT X in this case study experienced fluctuations in demand due to high competition between similar industries. Therefore, PT X established sub-contract cooperation to fulfill demand in this case study. The problem experienced by PT X was when carrying out sub-contract cooperation. The high price per unit of sub-contracted products can result in high production planning cost. The research is conducted to minimize the number of sub-contract units while optimizing internal production. The optimization model was built with a linear objective function and a nonlinear constraint function as an optimization proposal for aggregrate production planning. Besides that, the reduced number of sub-contract units can result in high internal production for the company, therefore it is necessary to consider production capacity. The proposed capacity evaluation is conducted using a rough-cut capacity planning approach. Based on the results of the optimization of the proposed model, it can save 5% of aggregrate production planning costs compared to actual conditions.Keywords: integer nonlinear programming; production capacity; aggregrate production planning
Analisis Laju Deforestasi Hutan Manggrove Menggunakan GIS di Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan Kabupaten Deli Serdang
Authors: Elfayetti Elfayetti , Rosni Rosni , Yenny Novida , Rahmadi M Taufik , Herdi Herdi
Published: November 2024

Hutan mangrove memiliki peran penting dalam ekologi dan sosial ekonomi. Namun ekosistem mangrove terus mengalami deforestasi. Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan Kabupaten Deli Serdang merupakan salah satu kecamatan yang juga mengalami deforestasi akibat konversi lahan mangrove. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi laju deforestasi mangrove secara spasial dan menganalisis factor penyebabnya. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, interpretasi citra multi-temporal Landsat 8, wawancara dan studi dokumen. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis spasial dengan SIG dan analisis data secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan deforestasi terjadi pada Desa Percut dan Desa Tanjung Rejo Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan. Laju deforestasi mangrove tertinggi terdapat pada Desa Percut. Faktor antropogenik atau aktivitas manusia menjadi penyebab utama deforestasi mangrove di Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan Kabupaten Deli Serdang yang meliputi aktivitas perikanan khususnya tambak. Kelompok nelayan memiliki perizinan untuk membuka lahan mangrove untuk dijadikan pertambakan. Bahkan ada kepemilikan lahan mangrove secara pribadi di Desa Percut dan Desa Tanjung Rejo. Sedangkan faktor alam tidak terlalu berpengaruh pada kerusakan ekosistem mangrove di Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan. Usaha konservasi dan rehabilitasi mangrove di Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan sudah dilaksanakan. Namun tingginya angka konservasi lahan tidak mampu mengimbangi program konservasi, sehingga luasan hutan mangrove terus mengalami penurunan sepanjang tahun.
Analisis Suhu Permukaan Lahan sebagai Indikator Pulau Panas Perkotaan di Wilayah Kota Jayapura
Authors: Tulak Noper , Kareth Zakaria Victor , Kwano Sonia Kornelia
Published: November 2024

Perubahan tutupan lahan dan alih fungsi lahan dari lahan bervegetasi menjadi lahan terbangun di wilayah Kota Jayapura ditengarai menjadi faktor utama meningkatnya suhu permukaan lahan. Kombinasi antara suhu permukaan lahan dengan suhu udara yang ada di atasnya akan menjadi pemicu munculnya pulau panas perkotaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan distribusi spasial dan temporal suhu permukaan lahan serta menentukan wilayah yang berpotensi mengalami fenomena pulau panas perkotaan di Kota Jayapura. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan analisis kuantitatif yang disajikan dalam bentuk peta, grafik dan tabel menggunakan data sekunder citra satelit lansat 8 tahun 2014 dan 2022. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa suhu permukaan lahan di Kota Jayapura semakin meningkat dalam kurun waktu delapan tahun seiring dengan bertambahnya lahan terbangun. Peningkatan suhu permukaan lahan terdistribusi secara spasial pada lima Distrik dengan suhu permukaan rata-rata >= 27 0C. Berdasarkan peningkatan suhu permukaan lahan tersebut, maka ada lima titik wilayah yang berpotensi dan berpeluang besar menjadi sumber pulau panas perkotaan di Kota Jayapura yaitu Distrik Jayapura utara bagian timur, Distrik Jayapura selatan bagian timur, Distrik Abepura bagian utara, Distrik Heram bagian utara dan distrik Muaratami bagian barat. Secara spasial, kelima wilayah tersebut saling berdekatan atau terhubung satu dengan yang lain.
New Media in Environmental Communication: A Study on CIFOR (The Center for International Forestry Research)
Authors: Dirgantara Pradipta , Kalaloi Abdul Fadli , Dianita Indria Angga
Published: November 2024

Nowadays new media is widely used not only for entertainment purposes, but also to raise public awareness about major environmental issues which is critical for presenting topics like climate change, global warming, and deforestation, as well as encouraging public debate and information exchange. This research aims to seek the utilization of new media in environmental communication. Environmental communication extends beyond campaign-related activities which also affects how people see themselves and the natural world around them. This research uses CIFOR (The Center for International Forestry Research) as a study case because it is recognized as an internationally non-profit scientific organization that carries out research on the most important issues in global forest and landscape management. This research benefits from Ecological Model of the Communication Process which employs qualitative research method with single instrumental case study approach. Data is gathered through direct observation, semi-structured interviews, and extensive literary study. The result demonstrates that CIFOR has been developing multiple digital channels including podcasts, videos, datasets, presentations, and datasets. This is in accordance with the Ecological Model of the Communication Process to communicate their findings. Additionally, it has been found that new media in CIFOR combines and blurs the lines between interpersonal communication and mass media communication.
Studi Etnobotani Pemanfaatan Tumbuhan Pakan Lebah Madu (Apis mellifera) di Kuluakma, Wamena
Authors: Halitopo Arnold , Sonbait Lukas Yowel , Arobaya Agustina Yohana Setyarini , Pattiselanno Freddy
Published: November 2024

Peternakan lebah madu di Distrik Walelaga khususnya di kampung Kuluakma sudah berkembang cukup lama, namun jenis pakan dan ketersediaannya belum diketahui dengan baik. Metode deskriptif melalui wawancara dan pengamatan langsung untuk melihat keadaan usaha peternakan dilakukan dalam penelitian ini. Semua peternak di Kampung Kuluakma disensus dan diwawancarai. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara tabulasi, kemudian dibandingkan dengan standar-standar umum usaha peternakan lebah madu berdasarkan pustaka yang ada. Analisis situasi dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kontekstual untuk menjelaskan temuan di lapangan sehingga memperoleh gambaran yang lengkap tentang kondisi dan keadaan di sekitar lokasi penelitian. Sebanyak 43 (empat puluh tiga) jenis tanaman pakan lebah di Kuluakma, Wamena tersebar di sekitar areal peternakan, perkebunan masyarakat bahkan sampai sekitar 2 (dua) kilometer dari lokasi peternakan. Penyebaran tanaman pakan ini sangat membantu ketersediaan pakan lebah setiap saat, tetapi juga memelihara ekosistem tanaman berguna baik bagi lebah dan masyarakat secara berkelanjutan. Perlu pengamatan dampak penyebaran tanaman pakan terhadap keberlanjutan koloni lebah yang ada. Penelitian yang kami lakukan selama bulan kering, sehingga diperlukan kajian yang sama selama musim penghujan. Tanaman yang tergolong kelompok tanaman buah-buahan dan sayuran juga menjadi sumber pangan masyarakat. Tanaman pakan seperti Paraserianthes falcatria, Gravillea papuana, dan Casuarina equisetifolia adalah jenis pohon khas di Wamena yang juga dimanfaatkan sebagai kayu bakar.
Strategi Pengelolaan Limbah Medis Padat pada Puskesmas Rawat Inap di Kabupaten Bangli
Authors: Juliastini Dwie Kristina , Wijaya I Made Wahyu , Widnyana I Ketut , Pandawani Ni Putu
Published: November 2024

Limbah medis merupakan salah satu limbah yang belum ditangani secara optimal oleh pengelola pusat kesehatan masyarakat (Puskesmas). Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis sistem pengelolaan limbah medis padat, menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pengelolaan limbah medis padat dan menentukan rencana strategis pengelolaan limbah medis padat pada Puskesmas Rawat Inap di Kabupaten Bangli. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dan pendekatan kualitatif melalui metode survey dan analisis SWOT. Penelitian ini dilakukan bulan Januari-Maret 2023 dengan responden berjumlah 50 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa 4 unit Puskesmas Rawat Inap memiliki kinerja cukup yaitu Puskesmas Kintamani III (90,00%), Puskesmas Tembuku II (84,40%), Puskesmas Kintamani I (86,00%), Puskesmas Kintamani V (86,40%) dan 1 unit Puskesmas memiliki kinerja kurang yaitu Puskesmas Susut I (63,20%). Faktor internal dan eksternal yang paling berpengaruh masing-masing adalah: threat: kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap mutu layanan (4,58), strength: pelaksanaan akreditasi Puskesmas (4,52), opportunity: kerjasama pihak ketiga (4,42) dan weakness: pelatihan SDM Puskesmas (3,80). Strategi dalam pengelolaan limbah medis padat yaitu (1) membuat perencanaan yang tepat, (2) melaksanakan pengelolaan limbah medis padat Puskesmas berdasarkan kebijakan dan SOP, (3) peningkatan mutu pelayanan puskesmas melalui akreditasi Puskesmas, (4) monitoring dan evaluasi terhadap pihak ketiga/penyedia dan (5) peningkatan kapasitas SDM melalui pelatihan.
Aplikasi Citra Sentinel-1 SAR untuk Deteksi Banjir di Kecamatan Sandai, Kabupaten Ketapang, Kalimantan Barat
Authors: Dhanisa Ria , Sampurno Joko , Perdhana Radhitya
Published: November 2024

Kecamatan Sandai di Kabupaten Ketapang, Provinsi Kalimantan Barat, merupakan wilayah pedalaman yang sering terkena bencana banjir. Namun, keterbatasan data terkait kejadian banjir di kecamatan tersebut menjadi hambatan dalam memahami dan menganalisis dampak kejadian tersebut. Penelitian ini mencoba memanfaatkan citra Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) untuk memetakan sebaran banjir dan menganalisis dampaknya terhadap populasi penduduk dan infrastruktur (bangunan dan jalan) di wilayah studi. Citra diolah menggunakan metode Change Detection and Thresholding (CDAT) untuk menghasilkan peta sebaran banjir. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peta sebaran banjir yang diperoleh memiliki tingkat akurasi yang cukup baik (0,67). Studi kasus pada kejadian banjir Oktober 2022 menunjukkan banjir berdampak signifikan terhadap jumlah penduduk (11.300 jiwa terdampak), bangunan (5.400 terendam), dan jaringan jalan (98 km tergenang). Hasil studi ini dapat digunakan oleh pemerintah setempat dalam merencanakan langkah-langkah mitigasi bencana banjir masa depan di lokasi studi.
Studi Karakteristik Fisika Tanah Zona Perakaran dan Produksi Tanaman Kopi (Coffea sp.) di Kecamatan Wajak, Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Sholikah Dinna Hadi , Bratawijaya Syifa Salsabila , Husada Aldo Jetco , Naufal Raihan , Wicaksono Kurniawan Sigit , Soemarno Soemarno
Published: November 2024

Karakteristik fisika tanah yang sesuai untuk perakaran tanaman kopi akan mendukung pertumbuhan dan perkembangan tanaman kopi. Penurunan produksi tanaman kopi pada tahun 2020 di Kecamatan Wajak, Kabupaten Malang mendasari dilakukannya analisis kesesuaian lahan pada zona perakaran, analisis hubungan antara sifat fisik tanah berupa kedalaman efektif, berat isi tanah, berat jenis tanah, porositas tanah, dan tekstur. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara sifat-sifat fisika tanah seperti kedalaman efektif, berat isi tanah, berat jenis tanah, porositas dan tekstur tanah, dengan produksi tanaman kopi di wilayah Kecamatan Wajak, Kabupaten Malang. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan batas lahan berupa Satuan Peta Lahan dengan penentuan titik berupa stratified random sampling. Parameter penelitian berupa kedalaman efektif, tekstur tanah, berat isi (0-30 cm dan 30-60 cm), berat jenis (0-30 cm dan 30-60 cm), porositas (0-30 cm dan 30-60 cm), berat basah buah kopi (kg/100 m2). Metode kesesuaian lahan menggunakan matching antara data dari lapangan dengan syarat tumbuh di zona perakaran tanaman kopi. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa sifat fisik tanah yang memiliki korelasi yang signifikan dengan produksi tanaman yaitu berat isi tanah sebesar 18,58% dan 22%, berat jenis kedalaman 0-30 cm sebesar 32,29%, porositas kedalaman 30-60 cm sebesar 34,27% dan persentase fraksi pasir sebesar 41,08%. Uji regresi berganda menunjukkan bahwa sifat fisik tanah yang paling mempengaruhi produksi Tanaman Kopi di Kecamatan Wajak, Kabupaten Malang yaitu berat jenis kedalaman 0-30 cm karena dapat menurunkan 2,14 kg/100m2 produksi Tanaman Kopi di Kecamatan Wajak, Kabupaten Malang.
Municipal Waste Characterization and Reduction Potential in Singaraja City
Authors: Untari Anak Agung Mas , Wijaya I Made Wahyu , Partama I GD Yudha , Ahire Kailas Deoram
Published: November 2024

The Bengkala Landfill serves as the sole waste disposal site in the Buleleng Regency, and its current waste accumulation has exceeded the landfill's capacity. The local government has endeavoured to reduce the influx of waste to the landfill by establishing a Recycling Centre (RC) for waste processing. This research aims to analyse the generation and characteristics of waste in Singaraja City, as well as its recycling potential, to support RC planning. The study's method is to look at how much waste is made and what kinds of things are made from it by using measurements made by the local government of Buleleng Regency in line with the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) 19-3964-1994. The analysis reveals that Singaraja City produces approximately 606.23 kg/day of waste, with a density of 0.244 kg/L. Organic waste dominates, constituting 66.31% of the total waste composition. Food waste and foliage are the highest components of organic waste, underscoring the significance of food waste reduction, including composting. Paper, wood, and plastic contribute 8.23%, 1.41%, and 14.57% of the waste, respectively. The study of waste composition in Singaraja City reveals both opportunities and challenges in waste management and sustainability. Singaraja City can benefit from initiatives such as plastic reduction programmes, glass recycling, and hazardous waste management to achieve sustainable waste practices. Achieving these goals necessitates public education, policy interventions, recycling infrastructure development, and stakeholder collaboration.