bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of compaction energy on pervious concrete properties and vertical porosity distribution
Authors: Mikami Rafael Jansen , Pieralisi Ricardo , Pereira Eduardo
Published: June 2023

Abstract Compaction is a fundamental step in pervious concrete production and affects its mechanical and hydraulic properties. In this study, two pervious concrete mixtures were compacted with three different energies, distributed in two and three layers. The effects on porosity, mechanical strength and hydraulic conductivity were evaluated. The increase in compaction energy resulted in a proportional reduction in porosity. Increases in compressive strength from 17 to 36% were observed. However, permeability reduced proportionally, with decreases of 0.2 to 0.4 cm/s. The three-layer compaction resulted in a more homogeneous vertical distribution of porosity when compared to the two-layer compaction. Although the aggregate/cement ratio was the most influential parameter, the compaction energy should also be considered in the pervious concrete mixture design. While increasing the compaction energy enhances the mechanical strength of pervious concrete, excessive compaction may cause the fracture of the coarse aggregate, reducing its mechanical and hydraulic performance. Thus, for each mixture an optimum compaction energy can be defined to maximize the performance of pervious concrete.
Distribution of tuberculosis cases in the state of Paraná: an ecological study, Brazil, 2018-2021
Authors: Lima Lucas Vinícius de , Pavinati Gabriel , Ohta Andressa Aya , Gil Nelly Lopes de Moraes , Moura Débora Regina de Oliveira , Magnabosco Gabriela Tavares
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the distribution of tuberculosis cases in the state of Paraná, Brazil, between 2018 and 2021. Methods: this was an ecological study using secondary data obtained from compulsory notifications; detection rates per 100,000 inhabitants were described according to health regions in the state; percentage changes between 2018-2019 and 2020-2021 were calculated. Results: a total of 7,099 cases were registered. The highest rates were observed in the health regions of Paranaguá (52.4/100,000 in 2018-2019; 38.2/100,000 in 2020-2021) and Foz do Iguaçu (34.4/100,000 in 2018-2019; 20.5/100,000 in 2020-2021), and the lowest rates in Irati (6.3/100,000 in 2018-2019; 8.8/100,000 in 2020-2021) and Francisco Beltrão (8.5/100,000 in 2018-2019; 7.6/100,000 in 2020-2021); in 2020-2021, it could be seen a decrease in percentage changes in 18 health regions, while there was an increase in four of them, especially Foz do Iguaçu (-40.5%) and Cianorte (+53.6%). Conclusion: high rates were found in the coastal and triple border regions; and there was a decline in detection rates in the pandemic period.
COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF THE DIMENSIONS OF THREE SQUARE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN EQUILATERAL TRIANGULAR ARRANGEMENT ON THE BEHAVIOR OF FLOW AND AERODYNAMICS FORCES
Authors: Salwa Fezai , Oueslati Fakher , Ben-Beya Brahim
Published: June 2023

Influence of dimensions of square cylinders arranged at the vertices of an equilateral triangle on the behavior of the
wake flow is analyzed in the present study. Numerical computations based on the finite volume method (FVM) and a
full multigrid technique (FMG) is applied to resolve the governing equations. Three main arrangements are adopted
in terms of the cylinders positions in an equilateral triangle and effects of various parameters, namely; the cylinder dimensions and the Reynolds number (Re) on the flow pattern are analyzed. The flow characteristics are analyzed for the three-cylinder combinations in terms of iso-vortices for different flow regimes, namely, the crawling, steady, and unsteady regimes. Of great interest is the analysis of the combined effect of the Reynolds number and the adopted
arrangements on the evolutions profiles of the lift (CL) and drag (CD) coefficients. Among the numerical outcomes, it is revealed that according to each configuration and cylinder dimension, the CL and CD values vary differently and dramatically when the Reynolds value is monotonously varied in special ranges.
Mechanical characterisation of adobe samples from the state of Morelos, Mexico
Authors: Ramírez Eudave Rafael , Ferreira Tiago Miguel , Lourenço Paulo B. , Peña Fernando , Chávez Marcos M.
Published: June 2023

Properties of adobe are highly dependent on the local soil composition and can vary significantly depending on fabrication techniques, configurations and state of conservation. The effect of the earthquakes that occurred in 2017 in Mexico relaunched discussion regarding the adequacy and safety of adobe-based constructions – a debate that involves many economic, cultural and social facets related to vernacular expressions and ways of life, long-term sustainability and risk management. In an effort to contribute to this, this paper includes and discusses a series of experiments carried out in typologically representative adobe constructions in the municipality of Tepoztlán (state of Morelos, Mexico). A campaign of ultrasonic pulse velocity tests was conducted on 13 historical buildings with the objective of assessing the variability of the adobe material present in those buildings. Some adobe units were then collected and tested in a laboratory to assess their compressive strength and stress/strain behaviour. From these two sets of experiments, it was possible to obtain valuable insights into the mechanical properties of the adobe that constitutes the characteristic housing typology in the region.
La fiscalía europea: La protección de los intereses financieros de la UE como proyecto de integración supranacional
Authors: Kühn Baca Werner Miguel
Published: June 2023

El presente artículo ofrece una descripción general de las competencias de la recientemente creada Fiscalía Europea, un organismo supranacional que investiga y persigue delitos penales que afectan los intereses financieros de la Unión Europea (“UE”). Se discutirán varios aspectos relacionados con el procedimiento penal y el derecho penal material con el fin de explicar cómo la Fiscalía Europea se inserta en los sistemas judiciales nacionales a pesar de su origen supranacional. Entre los asuntos a ser examinados estará el requisito de perseguir el delito de manera eficiente, asegurando que los derechos procesales de los sospechosos y acusados ​​serán debidamente respetados. Se prestará especial atención a la cooperación con otras entidades de la UE y autoridades nacionales tanto en los Estados miembros como en terceros países. Los elementos contenidos en este artículo permitirán al lector evaluar si la Fiscalía Europea ha cumplido los objetivos trazados por el legislador de la UE.
Jogo Perfil Proteico: Abordando função de proteínas no ensino médio com base no conhecimento prévio dos estudantes e apoiando com ferramentas inclusivas
Authors: Lopes Camila Dias , Oliveira Raquel Milagres , Marciano Raissa Segal
Published: June 2023

A Bioquímica é um dos temas centrais da Biologia na base comum curricular do ensino médio. Alguns trabalhos mostram concepções equivocadas dos alunos do ensino médio acerca da função de uma classe importante de biomoléculas abordadas neste tema, as proteínas. O presente trabalho propõe e avalia uma sequência didática tendo como suporte um jogo de tabuleiro com moléculas em 3D, para que os alunos produzam e sistematizem o conhecimento, de forma lúdica, das diversas funções proteicas. A aplicação da sequência didática completa foi realizada para uma turma do ensino integrado em uma escola pública de âmbito federal enquanto uma aplicação mais breve do jogo foi realizada em um museu de ciências para alunos de escola pública de âmbito estadual. As análises dos questionários preenchidos pelos estudantes da aplicação em sala de aula mostram que eles foram capazes de aumentar o repertório de categorias de funções proteicas mencionadas. Além disso, mais estudantes foram capazes de mencionar doenças relacionadas a proteínas após a atividade. Com relação à percepção dos alunos acerca do jogo mais de 90% se sentiram estimulados a interagir com os pares e atribuíram valor/utilidade a tarefa realizada. A aplicação no museu de ciências teve uma menor concordância com estas percepções, por volta de 70-80%, provavelmente devido ao curto prazo de aplicação e ausência de uma sistematização da atividade. É provável que, juntamente como uma sistematização do conhecimento, o jogo pode favorecer o interesse por aprender e contribuir para a construção do conhecimento dos estudantes, mais especificamente acerca de funções importantes como enzimática, comunicação, armazenamento, transporte e defesa.
College Students’ Attitudes Towards Reading Dzongkha and Its Implications on Bhutan
Authors: Wangchuk Chencho , Namgay Kinley , Wangchuk Nima
Published: June 2023

This study examined college students’ attitudes towards reading Dzongkha and the possible implications of the preferential choice of either English or Dzongkha as a language for reading may have on Bhutan. Using mixed-methods triangulation, the study examined college students’ attitudes toward reading Dzongkha. Data obtained from three data sources were merged and triangulated. Although the respondents showed a positive attitude towards reading Dzongkha, the majority of them, however, preferred English as a language for reading, which is deeply concerning for Bhutan. Based on the findings, the researchers have provided three recommendations, with the first being introducing additional but relevant Dzongkha modules for students pursuing higher degrees in English-medium colleges. Others include instituting mandatory DSTS test results for all opportunities and establishing Dzongkha medium preschools for preschoolers.
O papel do psicólogo frente a situações de desastres
Authors: Da Silva Beatriz Gois de Araujo , Da Silva Isabella Rodrigues , Barufi Luan Flávia
Published: June 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: Os desastres são considerados eventos vitimadores que provocam danos psíquicos e sofrimento às pessoas atingidas e esses casos exigem que os psicólogos estejam cada vez mais preparados para atuar nessas circunstâncias. OBJETIVO: investigar a atuação do psicólogo frente a situações de desastres. A pesquisa se configurou como qualitativa com delineamento de pesquisa de campo. METODOLOGIA: Foram participantes cinco psicólogas com especializações na área de desastres e emergências. O instrumento utilizado para atingir os objetivos da pesquisa foi um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturado composto por sete perguntas semiabertas. As entrevistas foram gravadas em áudio, transcritas na íntegra e analisadas por meio da análise de conteúdo. RESULTADOS: De acordo com os temas abordados pelas participantes, a atuação do psicólogo em desastres é dividida em: pré-desastre, durante o desastre e pós-desastre, o que dependerá do tipo de evento e condições apresentadas; as vítimas devem receber apoio integral, buscando minimizar os danos gerados pela tragédia. Ressalta-se que não é necessária uma atuação apenas depois que o desastre já ocorreu, mas há, além disso, toda uma preparação no pré-desastre em locais que possuem maior propensão ao acontecimento destes eventos. CONCLUSÃO: O trabalho do profissional da Psicologia no campo dos desastres é de extrema importância para as vítimas, os parentes das vítimas, a comunidade como um todo e até para os profissionais envolvidos, podendo reduzir o estresse agudo, que é gerado a partir da experiência traumática, priorizando que o sujeito recupere sua capacidade cognitiva de agir e sentir a situação.
Clinical presentation, ICU management and outcome in severe COVID-19 disease – A prospective observational study
Authors: Prakash Shastri
Published: June 2023

Aim: We conducted a prospective, observational study to describe the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients with moderate to severe coronavirus disease admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Methods: The study was conducted from 1st July 2020 to 31st December 2020. The criteria for ICU admission included a positive Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) for the novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and oxygen saturation of less than 90% with or without oxygen. Results: A total of 621 patients were included (median age, 59 years [interquartile range {IQR}, 48-68]; 75.8% were males. The common comorbidities were hypertension (323 [52%]), and diabetes mellitus. 96 (15.5%) patients underwent mechanical ventilation, 18 (2.9%) received renal replacement therapy, and 223 (36%) died. The median age in non-survivors was significantly higher [63 years (IQR 55-71)] vs. 57 years (IQR 46-66)] (p < 0.001). Hypoxia (oxygen saturation (SpO2 < 90%) and shortness of breath suggestive of impending respiratory failure were the most common symptoms necessitating ICU admission. A low absolute lymphocyte count (ALC), and high levels of inflammatory biomarkers which persisted for seven days after diagnosis were significantly associated with non-survival. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed shortness of breath (SOB), hypoxia (SpO2 < 90% on oxygen), use of neuromuscular blockers, and chronic kidney disease as independent risk factors associated with mortality as were the severity scores (APACHE and SOFA). Conclusion: This single-center case series provides clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with confirmed COVID-19 disease admitted to the COVID ICU. These findings are important for guiding research and preparing for future pandemics.
Quō Vādis theoretical physics and cosmology? from Newton’s Metaphysics to Einstein’s Theology
Authors: Abdul Malek
Published: June 2023

The crisis in modern theoretical physics and cosmology has its root in its use, along with theology as a ruling-class tool, since medieval Europe. The Copernican revolution overthrowing the geocentric cosmology of theology led to unprecedented social and scientific developments in history. But Isaac Newton’s mathematical idealism-based and on-sided theory of universal gravitational attraction, in essence, restored the idealist geocentric cosmology; undermining the Copernican revolution. Albert Einstein’s theories of relativity proposed since the turn of the 20th century reinforced Newtonian mathematical idealism in modern theoretical physics and cosmology, exacerbating the crisis and hampering further progress. Moreover, the recognition of the quantum world - a fundamentally unintuitive new realm of objective reality, which is in conflict with the prevailing causality-based epistemology, requires a rethink of the philosophical foundation of theoretical physics and cosmology in particular and of natural science in general.
TSS competent cells and transformation v1
Authors: Ruano Gallego David
Published: June 2023

This protocol allows the efficient transformation of plasmid into E. coli and related strains.
Latent variables analysis in person-oriented research
Authors: Von Eye Alexander , Wiedermann Wolfgang , Von Weber Stefan
Published: June 2023

In this article, we demonstrate that latent variable analysis can be of great use in person-oriented research. Starting with exploratory factor analysis of metric variables, we present an example of the problems that come with generalization of aggregate-level results to subpopulations. Oftentimes, results that are valid for populations do not represent subpopulations at all. This applies to confirmatory factor analysis as well. When variables are categorical, latent class analysis can be used to create latent variables that explain the covariation of observed variables. In an example, we demonstrate that latent class analysis can be applied to data from individuals, when the number of observation points is sufficiently large. In each case of latent variables analysis, the latent variables can be considered moderators of the structure of covariation among observed variables.
Perceived causal networks: Clinical utility evaluated by therapists and patients
Authors: Andreasson M , Schenström J , Bjureberg Johan , Klintwall Lars
Published: June 2023

Conceptualizing psychiatric disorders as idiosyncratic networks of mutually reinforcing behaviors and emotions has a long history in the form of psychotherapy case conceptualizations created collaboratively by therapist and patient. However, such methods are typically unsystematic and biased by therapist assumptions. An alternative is Perceived Causal Networks (PECAN), a structured online questionnaire in which patients quantify causal relations between problematic behaviors and emotions, and responses are visualized in the form of a network. In the present study, PECAN was evaluated for clinical utility at the start of therapy for five patients screening positive for depression. As expected, the five networks were found to be highly idiosyncratic, with two revealing the expected maintaining feedback loops. Both therapists and patients evaluated the method as useful in the initial phase of a therapy treatment. Although PECAN shows promise as a clinical tool, findings suggest that the method could be improved by including contextual factors maintaining depression.
CONCILIANDO CARDÁPIOS SAUDÁVEIS E SUSTENTÁVEIS COM MENOR CUSTO EM RESTAURANTE UNIVERSITÁRIO
Authors: Lima Felipe Alencar Alves , Paião Adayse Fernanda , Triches Rozane Marcia
Published: June 2023

Buscou-se analisar aspectos ambientais (pegada hídrica e pegada de carbono), nutricionais e de custo de cardápios oferecidos em restaurante universitário (RU), identificando quais são os mais aptos a conciliar qualidade nutricional e sustentabilidade com menor custo. Foram utilizadas fichas técnicas dos cardápios onívoros e vegetarianos oferecidos no RU e calculadas a pegada hídrica (PH), pegada de carbono (PC), macro e micronutrientes e custo de cada cardápio. Houve diferenças significativas entre cardápios onívoros e vegetarianos na PH (p<0,00), na PC (p<0,00), em alguns nutrientes e no custo (p<0,00). Dentre os cardápios onívoros, houve diferenças entre carne bovina e outros tipos de carne nas duas pegadas (PH p=0,026 e PC p=0,009). No cardápio vegetariano, as diferenças se deram entre proteína de soja e ovos (PH p=0,007 e PC p=0,049). Cardápios vegetarianos demonstram menores pegadas ambientais, menor custo e oferecem grande parte dos nutrientes em quantidades adequadas.
APRENDIZAGEM ORGANIZACIONAL E OS INIBIDORES/FACILITADORES AO SURGIMENTO DE COMUNIDADES DE PRÁTICA: UM OLHAR SOBRE AS ORGANIZAÇÕES AFRODITE, APOLO, ATENAS E HERA
Authors: Schmitz Chiappa Denise , Cristino de Souza-Silva Jader , Barreiros Torres Ecard Dulcila
Published: June 2023

O propósito deste artigo foi identificar quais são os elementos inibidores ao surgimento de comunidades de prática (CoPs) nas organizações pesquisadas. Neste sentido, intentou-se contrastar este trabalho com outros já desenvolvidos (RUTHIG; HICKEY; BRANDENBURG, 2012; HAHN; BAJWA; DUFFIELD, 2016; BUFFORD; BRENNAN, 2018), sobretudo, com os de Souza-Silva (2005; 2007; 2009) que representa um dos pioneiros neste campo de conhecimento no Brasil. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem qualiquantitativa, tendo o Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo (DSC) como estratégia metodológica de tabulação, organização e análise do material empírico. A partir da análise do material empírico coletado foram identificados, pelo discurso dos entrevistados, a inexistência de comunidades de prática nas organizações pesquisadas e a emergência de fatores limitantes ao surgimento desses grupos. Mais especificamente, ao contrastar os resultados desta pesquisa com os de Souza-Silva (2005; 2007; 2009), percebeu-se confirmações da base teórica tomada como referência (SOUZA-SILVA, 2005; 2007; 2009), mas também surgiram outros fatores limitadores ao surgimento de comunidades de prática nas organizações pesquisadas, promovendo avanços de natureza teórica. Neste sentido, a presente investigação avançou quando revelou novos fatores ligados às categorias dos inibidores interpretativos, sociolaborais e concreto-econômicos. Por outro lado, ela corroborou com a pesquisa de Souza-Silva (2005; 2007; 2009) quando demonstrou que os fatores/aspectos encontrados se encaixam muito bem nas categorias de inibidores defendidas nos trabalhos deste referido autor e relativos às condições e desafios ao surgimento de comunidades de prática em organizações. Finalmente, esta investigação sugeriu novas pesquisas com vistas a aprofundar e enriquecer as discussões sobre este instigante campo de estudos.
 
Palavras-chave: Aprendizagem Organizacional; Comunidades de Prática; Inibidores ao Surgimento de Comunidades de Prática; Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo (DSC).
Competencia de análisis y reflexión sobre la gestión de lecciones de libros de texto por maestros en formación
Authors: Castillo Cespedes Maria Jose , Burgos Navarro María
Published: June 2023

Background: Being able to assess what is happening in a teaching-learning process is one of the teacher's competences. Teachers often must analyse and select the educational resources they consider relevant for their students. Since textbooks are an important tool for instructional design, the teacher must be able to analyse their suitability, identify limitations and make adaptations to overcome them. Objectives: This paper describes the design, implementation, and results of a training action with prospective primary education teachers, aimed at the development of competence for the analysis, identification of conflicts and proposals for the management of textbook lessons, particularly the content of proportionality. Design: The research is interpretative and exploratory, using content analysis to examine the participants' response protocols. Setting and Participants: The experience was carried out in the framework of the Primary Education grade; the sample consisted of 48 students. Data collection and analysis: Data were collected by observer/researcher annotations and participants’ responses to the proposed assessment task. Results: The results show that trainee teachers make progress in identifying conflicts and make suggestions for improvement to increase didactic suitability in the different facets, but that they are not specific enough when describing effective conflict resolution proposals, especially in the epistemic and cognitive facets. Conclusions: For future teachers to become more proficient in the mode of use, it is necessary to reinforce their didactical-mathematical knowledge of proportionality.
The Individual and the Collaborative Nature of Metacognitive Strategies and Their Unfoldings for Mathematical Modelling
Authors: Almeida Lourdes Maria Werle de , Castro Élida Maiara Veloso de
Published: June 2023

Background: Mathematical modelling has been pointed out as a means for teaching and learning mathematics in the classroom. Objective: To investigate consequences for the development of mathematical modelling activities arising from students’ metacognitive strategies. Design: The research follows the guidelines of the qualitative approach. Environment and participants: The modelling activities were developed by students in the fourth year of a Mathematics degree course. Data collection and analysis: In classes of the discipline Perspectives on Mathematical Modelling, data were collected through recordings of classes held on Google Meet. The written records produced by the students and the reports delivered by them also make up the material for analysis. Results: The unfolding evidenced for the activities can be allocated into four groups: identification of the interaction between mathematics and reality; use of mathematical concepts and construction of models; validation of models and results; back-and-forth movements in mathematical modelling activities. Conclusions: Although the main agent of metacognition is the individual, in modelling activities, metacognitive strategies are not limited to the individual nature, there is also evidence of collaborative metacognition in the group. Some developments result from more of one metacognitive strategy than another. This signals that it is not an isolated strategy, but a set of them that enables actions in mathematical modelling activities.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation use in neuropathic pain with comorbid depression: a review of efficient treatment protocols’ parameters
Authors: Astafyeva D. S. , Vlasov Ya. V. , Strelnik A. I. , Chigareva O. V. , Markina E. A. , Shishkovskaya T. I. , Smirnova D. A. , Gayduk A. Ya.
Published: June 2023

Neuropathic pain affects 7 % of the general population worldwide, it is often resistant to analgesic treatments and is complicated with depressive states in 57–65 % of this patients’ cohort. Ongoing research of current therapeutic approaches, including repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) use in neuropathic pain and depression, grants new data about the details of treatment protocols’ designs. The aim of our literature review was to evaluate those parameters of the treatment protocols which proved significant efficacy in the management of the neuropathic pain with comorbid depression.

Focusing on the Scopus, Elsevier and PubMed databases search, we have found 639 peer‑review articles. 23 studies have been included into the data analysis, whereas others were excluded based on their heterogeneous study design. Across the data analysis we evaluated such rTMS parameters as the type of a coil, type of stimulation area, locus of gained evoked motor potential, amplitude of stimulation, duration of session, frequency/number of sessions per day/month, tie duration between sessions, number and frequency of trains, amount and frequency of pulses containing and efficacy of treatment. Those studies that performed repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation using the figure‑of‑8 coil over the M1 brain area, for 10 or more daily sessions with duration from 7 up to 40 minutes, of 10–20 Hz frequency, intensity 80–90 % of resting motor threshold and total pulses number over 1500 per session demonstrated the greater efficacy in pain level decrease and depression scores reduction among neuropathic pain patients with comorbid depression. Conducting an additional maintenance phase of treatment prolonged the therapeutic effect of the course.

Based on the data review, the parameters of the most efficient rTMS protocols’ designs in management of patients with neuropathic pain and comorbid depression have been revealed. Further research requires investigation of other promising indicators of rTMS efficacy use in neuropathic pain with comorbid depression, such as stimulation over multiple brain areas, the duration/timing of additional maintenance phase of treatment, and the figure‑of‑8 coil orientation options.
Pengaruh perubahan kerapatan bangunan dan vegetasi terhadap Urban Heat Island di Kota Bekasi menggunakan citra penginderaan jauh multitemporal
Authors: Dewi Ananda Rianti , Taryana Didik , Astuti Ike Sari
Published: June 2023

Bekasi City is one of the metropolitan cities and hinterlands of Jakarta which is experiencing fairly rapid population growth. Population growth requires the development of infrastructure and residential areas that cause changes in land use from vegetation to built-up land. The rapid changes in building density and vegetation density caused by changes in land use cause climate conditions in the Bekasi City area to turn uncomfortable and tend to get hotter, this is one of the factors for the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon in Bekasi City. Remote sensing methods can be used to analyze changes in building density, vegetation density, Land Surface Temperature (LST) and UHI. This study aims to determine the effect of changes in building density and vegetation density on UHI in Bekasi City from 2001-2021. The method for obtaining building density data is using NDBI, vegetation density using NDVI, and LST using the Single Channel Algorithm (SCA) method. The LST value is used to identify UHI. The results showed that the building density of Bekasi City in 2001-2021 continued to experience changes in the increasing area, while the vegetation density experienced changes in the decreasing area. There is a 49 percent effect of changes in building density and vegetation density on UHI in Bekasi City. The variable density of buildings has a stronger influence than the variable density of vegetation.

Kota Bekasi merupakan salah satu Kota Metropolitan dan hinterland Jakarta yang mengalami pertambahan jumlah penduduk yang cukup pesat. Pertambahan penduduk mengharuskan adanya pembangunan infrastruktur dan kawasan permukiman yang menyebabkan perubahan penggunaan lahan vegetasi menjadi lahan terbangun. Pesatnya perubahan kerapatan bangunan dan kerapatan vegetasi yang diakibatkan oleh perubahan penggunaan lahan menyebabkan kondisi iklim di wilayah Kota Bekasi berubah menjadi tidak nyaman dan cenderung semakin panas, hal tersebut menjadi salah satu faktor terjadinya fenomena Urban Heat Island (UHI) di Kota Bekasi. Metode penginderaan jauh dapat digunakan untuk analisis perubahan kerapatan bangunan, kerapatan vegetasi, Land Surface Temperature (LST) dan UHI. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perubahan kerapatan bangunan dan kerapatan vegetasi terhadap UHI di Kota Bekasi pada tahun 2001-2021. Metode untuk memperoleh data kerapatan bangunan menggunakan NDBI, kerapatan vegetasi menggunakan NDVI, dan LST menggunakan metode Single Channel Algorithm (SCA). Nilai LST digunakan untuk identifikasi UHI. Hasil penelitian menunjukan kerapatan bangunan Kota Bekasi tahun 2001-2021 terus mengalami perubahan kenaikan luasan, sedangkan kerapatan vegetasi mengalami perubahan penurunan luasan. Terdapat 49 persen pengaruh dari perubahan kerapatan bangunan dan kerapatan vegetasi terhadap UHI di Kota Bekasi. Variabel kerapatan bangunan memiliki pengaruh yang lebih kuat dibandingkan dengan variabel kerapatan vegetasi.
Pengembangan media pembelajaran video animasi pada materi urbanisasi
Authors: Anam Mohamad Choirul , Soelistijo Djoko , Sahrina Alfi , Utomo Dwiyono Hari
Published: June 2023

The level of literacy and reading interest of students in Indonesia is currently still low. One solution that can be done by using a smartphone as a tool in learning activities. The purpose of this research is to produce learning media in the form of animated videos on urbanization material. The research procedure chosen is the ADDIE model. The types of data used are quantitative and qualitative data. Data was collected through open interviews and closed questionnaires. Data were analyzed by quantitative descriptive. The product trial was carried out in class XII IPS 2 MAN 2 Malang Regency. The results of getting the right media by the media validator have an average score of 4.88 (Very Eligible) and the assessment of material experts an average score of 4.72 (Very Eligible). The results of the students obtained an average score of 4 (Good). These results indicate that animated video media is feasible and can be applied in geography learning on urbanization materials.

Tingkat literasi dan minat baca peserta didik di Indonesia saat ini masih rendah. Salah satu solusi yang dapat dilakukan ialah dengan memanfaatkan smartphone sebagai alat dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menghasilkan media pembelajaran berupa video animasi pada materi urbanisasi. Prosedur penelitian yang dipilih ialah model ADDIE. Jenis data yang digunakan yaitu data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara terbuka dan angket tertutup. Data dianalisis dengan deskriptif kuantitatif. Uji coba produk dilakukan kepada kelas XII IPS 2 MAN 2 Kabupaten Malang. Hasil kelayakan media oleh validator media mendapatkan skor rata-rata 4,88 (Sangat Layak) dan penilaian ahli materi mendapatkan skor rata-rata 4,72 (Sangat Layak). Hasil tanggapan peserta didik memperoleh skor rata-rata 4 (Baik). Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa media video animasi layak dan dapat diterapkan dalam pembelajaran geografi pada materi urbanisasi.
Interaksi sosial antara mahasiswa pemeluk Agama Kristen dengan mahasiswa pemeluk Agama Islam di lingkungan FISH Unima
Authors: Tuerah Paulus Robert , Pinem Puteri Dewi Sari , Mesra Romi
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out the forms and inhibiting factors of social interaction between Christian and Muslim students at FISH Unima. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. The results showed that Christian and Muslim students had a good relationship. They put forward a high attitude and tolerance by accepting and appreciating the differences that exist. (1) the forms of interaction that exist between Christian and Muslim students are associative and dissociative. The form of cooperation is established in intercurricular and extracurricular activities. The form of accommodation is that they mutually prevent disputes and conflicts from occurring with an attitude of tolerance while the dissociative form is in the form of competition in academic terms, (2) as for the inhibiting factors in interactions between Christian and Muslim students. Internal factors are introverted, introverted, shy and insecure as well as the views of Christian students who say Islamic students seem fanatical and language differences are also an obstacle to the interaction process between the two. External factors, namely behavior and unfavorable responses from Islamic students when asked to communicate by Christian students and Islamic students tend to limit themselves to socializing.

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana bentuk dan faktor penghambat interaksi sosial antar mahasiswa beragama Kristen dan Islam di FISH Unima. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa beragama kristen dan islam menjalin hubungan yang baik. Mereka sangat mengedepankan sikap dan rasa toleransi yang tinggi dengan menerima dan menghargai perbedaan yang ada. (1) bentuk-bentuk interaksi yang terjalin antara mahasiswa kristen dan islam bersifat asosiatif dan disosiatif. Bentuk kerja sama terjalin dalam kegiatan interakurikuler dan ekstrakurikuler Bentuk akomodasi yaitu mereka saling mencegah terjadinya pertikaian dan pertentangan dengan sikap toleransi sedangkan bentuk disosiatif berupa kompetisi dalam hal akademik, (2) adapun faktor penghambat dalam interaksi antara mahasiswa kristen dan islam. Faktor internal yaitu sifat introvert, tertutup, rasa malu dan tidak percaya diri serta adanya pandangan dari mahasiswa kristen yang mengatakan mahasiswa islam terkesan fanatik dan perbedaan bahasa juga menjadi kendala proses interaksi antara keduanya. Faktor eksternal yaitu perilaku dan respon yang kurang baik dari mahasiswa islam ketika diajak berkomunikasi oleh mahasiswa kristen dan mahasiswa islam cenderung membatasi diri untuk bergaul.
Review of An Insider’s Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts: A New Look at Japan’s Fighting Traditions, by Alexander Bennett
Authors: Eckford David
Published: June 2023

This review addresses An Insider’s Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts: A New Look at Japan’s Fighting Traditions by Alexander Bennett, published in 2023 by Tuttle Publishing. The Japanese martial arts and Japan have long attracted practitioners from around the globe travelling to Japan, hoping to further the knowledge of their chosen martial art. Far from being a recent trend, records of such travels have graced the martial arts literature for decades. This volume offers a neatly packaged representation of the Japanese martial arts written in an approachable manner by a bilingual, bicultural, academic, martial arts researcher and high-ranking exponent. Stocked with educational and credible material and delivered in an affable tone, this book provides a thorough coverage of the Japanese martial arts from their early past to the present day. In addition, practical and indispensable information for surviving and making the most out of one’s stay in Japan is presented. Invaluable to the practitioner with their sights set on studying martial arts in Japan, this publication goes way beyond and presents a plethora of information, both historical and contemporary, which will captivate all those studying the arts, regardless of their domicile. This valuable contribution to the martial arts literature is an enjoyable and educational walk through the Japanese martial arts that will benefit the uninitiated, novices, and seasoned veterans alike.
Keywords: Japanese martial arts; Japanese martial history; studying martial arts in Japan; Japanese culture
Belirsizliğe Tahammülsüzlüğün Akademisyenlerin Yaşam Doyumu Üzerindeki Etkisinde Psikolojik Sağlamlığın ve Yaşamdaki Anlam Arayışının Aracı Rolü
Authors: TORTUMLU Muhammet , UZUN Kıvanç
Published: June 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı belirsizliğe tahammülsüzlüğün akademisyenlerin yaşam doyumu üzerindeki etkisinde psikolojik sağlamlığın ve yaşamdaki anlam arayışının aracı rolünün incelenmesidir. Bu doğrultuda değişkenler arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi için ilişkisel araştırma modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan online form, çeşitli sosyal medya platformlarında paylaşılarak, 257 akademisyene ulaşılmıştır. Katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 38.93’tür. Araştırmada veriler; demografik bilgi formu, Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği, Belirsizliğe Tahammülsüzlük Ölçeğini (BTÖ-12), Kısa Psikolojik Sağlamlık Ölçeği ve Yaşamda Anlam Ölçeği kullanılarak elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde, betimsel istatistiklerin yanında değişkenler arasındaki ilişkinin saptanması için Pearson Korelasyon Katsayısı, Örtük Değişkenli Aracılı Yapısal Model ve Bootstrap Analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre belirsizliğe tahammülsüzlüğün akademisyenlerin yaşam doyumu üzerindeki etkisinde psikolojik sağlamlığın ve yaşamdaki anlam arayışının kısmi aracılık rolünün istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olduğu görülmektedir.
Dijital Çağda Yaşlanma: Teknoloji Kullanımının Yerinde Yaşlanmaya Etkisi
Authors: TAMKOÇ Betül , KARAKAYA Şeyma , KÖK Hilal
Published: June 2023

Yerinde yaşlanmanın sağlanmasında bireyin bağımsızlığı önemli rol oynamaktadır. Teknoloji, erişilebilirliği ve hareket özgürlüğünü sağlayarak günlük yaşam aktivitelerinin yerine getirilmesinde dışarıya bağımlılığı azaltmaktadır. Geronteknoloji de bu bağlamda ortaya çıkmış olup yaşlanma ile yetilerde meydana gelen kayıplara teknoloji aracılığıyla çözüm geliştirmeye çalışmaktadır. Geronteknoloji sayesinde yaşama katılan yılların bağımsız bir şekilde yaşanması kolaylaşmaktadır. Böylece hem yaşlıların mümkün olduğunca uzun süre kendi evlerinde yaşamaları sağlanmakta hem de kurum temelli bakım hizmetlerine duyulan talebin geciktirilmesi sayesinde yaşlı bakım maliyetleri azaltılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada teknoloji kullanımının yerinde yaşlanmaya etkisi değerlendirilmiş olup konuya ilişkin çıkarımlarda bulunulmuştur.
Implikasi Penerapan Restorative Justice terhadap Putusan Pemidanaan di Pengadilan Negeri Kediri
Authors: Rizal Moch. Choirul
Published: June 2023

The application of restorative justice can only be applied to certain criminal acts. However, this limitation was penetrated by the judge at the Pengadilan Negeri (PN) Kediri. This situation causes legal uncertainty. Therefore, this study focuses on the suitability of the application of restorative justice with the principles of restorative justice and its implications for sentencing decisions in the PN Kediri. This normative legal research uses a statute approach, case approach, and conceptual approach with research sources in the form of secondary data which includes primary, secondary, and non-legal legal materials. As a result, the application of restorative justice in sentencing decisions in the PN Kediri has not been intended to provide recovery to victims and there is no open space for participation for parties involved and affected by the criminal acts that occurred, except for the Decision of PN Kediri Number 204/Pid.B/ 2014/PN.Kdr, October 2, 2014; and Decision of PN Kediri Number 144/Pid.B/2016/PN.Kdr, dated August 15, 2016. Most of the restorative justice implementations are still at the “can be restorative” stage. The application of the concept of restorative justice in this case has implications for the number of prison sentences imposed by the judge at the PN Kediri.
Implikasi Tumpang Tindihnya Pasal Ujaran Kebencian Pada Tahap Prapenuntutan Perspektif Sistem Peradilan Pidana Indonesia
Authors: Pratama M. Ilham Wira
Published: June 2023

The criminal justice system aims to enforce material criminal law and formal criminal law. The parts in a legal system in principle should not be in conflict, conflict, or overlap with each other. However, the offense of expressing hatred is regulated in more than one criminal law legislation (overlapping) so that this has the potential to affect the law enforcement process in the criminal justice system. So it is necessary to know what the implications are in the criminal justice system, especially at the pre-prosecution stage. The research is a normative legal research with a statutory and conceptual approach. The results of the study indicate that the overlapping provisions of criminal law regarding hate speech have implications for the stagnation of the case process at the pre-prosecution stage, because of the potential for back and forth case files between investigators and public prosecutors because both of them can have different opinions and stances regarding the hate speech article that will be applied, so as to be detrimental to the suspect's right to obtain legal certainty and the quick and simple judicial process will be neglected.
Penguatan Lembaga Adat Tuha Peut dalam Penyelesaian Perselisihan Masyarakat Aceh
Authors: Azhari Rahmito , Ramadhani Wahyu , Reza Fahrul
Published: June 2023

The life of customs and customary law in Acehnese society is emphasized in Law Number 11 of 2006 concerning the Government of Aceh (UUPA), namely in Article 98 of the LoGA which regulates the duties, authorities, rights and obligations in carrying out the development of traditional life and customs by establishing a Aceh Qanun. Tuha Peut Gampong has not played a good role in resolving community disputes. ). The tuha peut institution consists of four elements, namely elements of ulama, adat, clever people, and community leaders. The authorities of tuha peut include appointing and dismissing geuchik, compiling reusam gampongs, supervising and resolving disputes that occur in the community. In Aceh, there are still many customary disputes that have not been resolved in the customary settlements in the gampong and many have been reported by the community to the police. This is also due to the lack of knowledge of the Tuha Peut Customary Institution in resolving disputes at the gampong level. This study aims to identify the role of Tuha Peut Gampong as a gampong consultative body in the process of resolving community disputes, to find out the obstacles that cause Tuha Peut Gampong to have not played a good role in resolving disputes that occur in the community, and to find out the efforts made to strengthen the role of Tuha Peut Gampong. Gampong in the settlement of community disputes. The data in this study were obtained from literature review and field research. A literature review was conducted to obtain secondary data by studying the literature and applicable laws and regulations.
An analysis of integrated reporting practices of selected Indian banks
Authors: Tailor R.K. , Goel Sandeep Kumar , Jain Stuti , Agrawal Aadya , Rupali
Published: June 2023

The limitations of traditional financial reporting led to the beginning of integrated reporting which provided a holistic view of progress and performance of organisations leading to value creation. Integrated reporting is a multi- capital approach that emphasises on human capital, intellectual capital, manufactured capital, social & relationship capital, and natural capital along with financial capital. Although, not mandatory in India yet, many companies make disclosures on integrated reports with their financial and sustainability reports voluntarily. The present paper aims to study integrated reporting practices of select Indian Banks for the year 2021- 22 and to make a comparative analysis with that of FY 2020-21. The study also aims to make recommendations as to future of integrated reporting in India. Secondary data from select banks’ annual reports for the years 2020-21 and 2021-22 was collected and analysed. The findings reveal that private sector banks are more actively involved in integrated reporting practices as compared to public sector banks. Also, banks are making efforts to increase all the six capitals year-on-year basis.
A study on analysis of venture capital financing
Authors: Sangani Devangi Rajesh
Published: June 2023

An availability of Finance for startups is a new era of business nowadays and has empowered innovation and growth in human’s life. With this business evolution, young entrepreneurs, small startup businesses even followed by small financing companies have started involving themselves for new and unique business ideas with a source of Venture Capital. This Research Paper explores the role of Venture Capital Financing in fostering innovative businesses. The paper provides an overview of the venture capital analysis, highlighting its unique characteristics, importance and differentiates investment strategies from the view point of Investors as well as Investees. It also examines the motivation and factors considered by venture capitalist when evaluating investment opportunities, including scalability, sources, vision, market potential, and technology and management teams. Furthermore, this paper examines the implications of venture capital financing from the point of Investee, Entrepreneurs on growth strategy of start-ups, mentorship, and value addition beyond just the monetary investment as well as contacts building along with strategic guidance. The study analysis the risk and reasons of failure of venture capital financing followed by the challenges faced, including the information being asymmetry, business being very risky and exist strategies. Finally, this paper highlights the importance, preferable fund-raising terms, rounds raised for investment and rounds utilized expectations of investors as well as of investee and the size of venture financing. Overall, this research paper offers valuable insights into significant role of venture capital financing in shaping entrepreneurial strategy and establishing the transformation of innovative and creative ideas into a successful enterprise.
Geochemical characterization of Lithium-bearing brines from Guaranda, Ecuador
Authors: Manrique-Carreño John , Martínez-Villa Érika , Calderón-Maza Érika , Guamán-Jaramillo Galo
Published: June 2023

Lithium is considered a critical metal for its technological use. It was proposed to carry out the geochemical prospecting study in favorable environments to host possible lithium mineralization, in specific sectors of Ecuador. This would be important, as no anomalies of economic interest have been discovered to date. The content of Li in solid samples and hydrothermal waters in brines in the Guaranda sector, Bolívar province, was evaluated. Likewise, a mineralogical analysis of the solid samples and a multivariate statistical analysis of the data was carried out. The values of sub-anomalies of Li (median 222.46 mgL-1 in brines and Li in solids from Guaranda (median 201.5 ppm), may be comparable to exploitable Li deposits worldwide, which is interesting for its possible economic use. Based on the multivariate statistical analysis, chemical and mineralogical results, Li is associated with Be, and Na mainly in the solids analyzed, this is evidenced by the detection of aponite and fluoroferroleakeite. The chemical composition of the sampled waters could be the result of several processes that include: the dissolution of minerals by water-rock interaction, hydrothermal fluids related to active volcanism and/or recharge by meteoric waters.