bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Fabrication and modification of a microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) prepared from cotton yarn
Authors:   Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Hồ Chí Minh City, Pham Thi Le Chi ,   Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, NGUYEN NGOC Ân ,   Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Hồ Chí Minh City; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: January 2024

Cotton fibers were used to prepare the microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) by hydrolysis in acidic H2SO4 medium at different concentrations and heating. The prepared MCC sample was further grafted with maleic anhydride (MA) as an eco-friendly compatibilizer. Physicochemical properties of the fabricated materials were analyzed in comparison with those of the commercial Merck MCC one. The samples were subjected to infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to confirm the purity of cellulose structure and the presence of MA grafted on MCC chains. The size distribution curve analysis showed that the MCC sample prepared under optimal conditions gave the same distribution as the commercial one, and the grafted sample gave a larger average size due to the aggregation. The X-ray spectroscopy (XRD) showed that the crystal structure was preserved through the modulation processes. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was carried out to compare the heat resistance of the samples. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) indicated that the prepared samples had similar morphology with Merck’s MCC.
Adenine phosphoribosyl transferase (SmAPRT) is an appropriate reference gene for quantitative gene expression analysis by RT-qPCR in different tissues as well as in the response to some specific stress conditions of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)
Authors:   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Le Uyen Khuat Vy ,   Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Thi Tuong Bui Vi ,   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City; Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Thi Anh Pham Hong ,   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City; Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Thi Hong Nguyen Thuong ,   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City; Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: January 2024

Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), an important vegetable crop because of its nutritional and medicinal values, is often attacked by insects and pathogens. Quantitative gene expression analysis by reverse transcription‒quantitative PCR (RT‒qPCR) is an effective and common approach to analyze the function of genes involving in the stress responses in eggplant. The RT‒qPCR method always included the step of normalizing the expression data of the target gene to that of a stably expressed internal reference gene to ensure the accuracy of the quantitative results. This paper presented the evaluation of the transcriptional expression of adenine phosphoribosyl transferase (SmAPRT) gene in different tissues of S. melongena (young leaf, mature leaf, stem, root, flower, and fruit) under normal conditions. Besides, the expression of SmAPRT was also measured in leaf tissues of plants damaged by mechanical wounding, plants treated with stress signal molecules induced by methyl jasmonate (MeJA) or methyl salicylate (MeSA), and untreated control plants. PCR with a SmAPRT-specific primer pair (SmAPRT-qF as forward primer and SmAPRT-qR as reverse primer) amplified a 103-bp fragment from S. melongena with the efficiency of 92.7%. This value was within the recommended range (90‒110%). The Ct values of qPCR reactions using cDNA template from the wounded plants or plants treated with MeJA or MeSA were not statistically significantly different from the Ct ones of the control plants. This SmAPRT gene was also stably expressed in all tested eggplant tissues. Therefore, SmAPRT would be used as a reference gene to normalize expression data of genes of interest in different tissues as well as in the response of S. melongena to the specific stress conditions as stated above.
Spatial Distribution and Trends of Heat Stress in Vietnam
Authors:   School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam, Vu Nhung , Ngo-Duc Thanh ,   Department of Space and Applications, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: January 2024

This study investigated the spatial distribution and trend of heat stress in Vietnam using data from 68 meteorological stations between 1979 and 2018. Daily maximum wet-bulb temperature (TWmax), an indicator of heat stress, was computed based on the daily maximum air temperature (Tx) and relative humidity at 13:00 LST (RH13). The results indicate a strong positive correlation (>0.72) between daily TWmax and Tx and a weak relationship between daily TWmax and RH13. Tx and TWmax generally increased across most stations over the study period, while RH13 displayed both negative and positive trends. The heat stress thresholds for each station are defined using the 95th percentile values of TWmax during the baseline period 1979-1998. We found that most parts of Vietnam experienced an increase in heat stress days, with the interquartile range across all stations spanning from 0.8 to 4.2 days per decade. Among seasons, summer contributed the most (typically 52-80%) to the annual number of heat stress days in most sub-regions, except for the Central Highlands and the South, where spring contributed the most (44% and 41%, respectively). Overall, this study provides useful benchmark values for future research on heat stress in Vietnam.
Educational Outcomes of a University Course on KOICA International Development Cooperation Awareness Program: The Case of Sangmyung University, Cheonan
Authors:   Korea Association of International Development and Cooperation, Cho Soonjeong , Paek Seonuck
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This case study on Sangmyung University, Cheonan aimed to analyze the educational outcomes of the International Development Cooperation (IDC) class combined theory-/practice-based tasks that KOICA has supported since 2012.
Originality: While KOICA has disclosed the overall performance by collaborative groups of all participating universities, there are very few studies that examine the outcomes of education on an individual university level; this research analyzes the effectiveness of theoretical lectures/practical training at Sangmyung University by serving as a model to design the courses that fit other universities.
Methodology: This study applied a mixed method using quantitative analysis of survey responses and qualitative analysis of free-written responses in the questionnaire from 139 students collected by KOICA in 2018-2022.
Result: Understanding of IDC increased significantly after the course compared to before the class, and their attitudes toward the expansion of foreign aids showed more positive; the higher the students' self-assessment of their IDC class, the higher the effects of the intended education approach. In the free-written comments, while most students wished to work for IDC-related bodies overseas, some students described their extended awareness of sustainability and human rights knowledge, skills, attitudes, and practices in global citizenship. However, the convergence projects based on appropriate technology/design would need to be modified in terms of the IDC course design.
Conclusion and Implication: This study confirms that IDC theory lectures based on global citizenship theory and practices applicable to developing countries can raise students' global competence and inspire their willingness to work overseas. It will contribute to analyzing the effectiveness of IDC lectures within Korean universities and to their self-review on the IDC program.
Floral composition and carbon stock estimation of monospecies restoration area in Pasar Rawa, North Sumatra
Authors: Melinda Suriani Harefa  , Zulkifli Nasution  , Eling Tuhono  , Arida Susilowati  , Fitra Yuda Utama
Published: January 2024

Mangrove forests are important in climate mitigation, particularly for their greatest carbon storage. Rhizophora apiculata, a mangrove species with numerous advantages, is frequently employed in restoration activities. Monoscpecies restoration activities are well known, although information on floristic composition and carbon uptake must be available. The objective of this research was to investigate the floristic composition and carbon stock of R. apiculata in the Pasar Rawa Village restoration area, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra Province. This study employed the vegetation analysis approach and carbon estimates based on diameter breast height (DBH) and total vegetation height. The study's findings indicate low floristic diversity in the research area. At the seedling stages, the greatest IVI (113.68%) was discovered in Achanthus ilicifolius, and the only species found in the sapling stage with an IVI value of 200% was R. apiculata. The study of diversity indices revealed very low values at the seedling stage (H'= 0.806) and no diversity at the sapling stage. The total carbon stored estimation in R. apiculata stands relatively low, at 8.56 tonnes/ha. The absorbed carbon produced by R. apiculata is 31.42 tons/ha with a CO2 absorption of 3.141 g/m2 and is classified as relatively low
DIRECTIONS OF TRADE IN CONSUMER GOODS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE FTAA BETWEEN UKRAINE AND THE EU
Authors:   Odesa National University of Economics, Mindova Olena
Published: January 2024

The national interests of Ukraine as a participant in international economic relations are impossible without active foreign trade and strengthening the competitiveness of domestic products on international markets. Ukraine's international trade with the countries of the European Union expands annually on the basis of trade preferences enshrined in the Agreement on a Free Trade Area between Ukraine and the EU and related documents. A deep and comprehensive free trade area between Ukraine and the EU is an integral part of the Association Agreement, which gives Ukraine the opportunity to diversify its economy. The EU's "in-depth" trade program is a comprehensive and flexible multifaceted structure designed to achieve long-term policy goals related to Ukraine's integration into the single market and the transition of its market economy. The article defines the positive and negative impact on Ukrainian exports and imports with EU member states under the conditions of the in-depth and comprehensive agreement on the free trade area between Ukraine and the EC, an analysis of the state and dynamics of Ukraine's trade with the European Union since the entry into force of the said agreement. The development of export and import of consumer goods in the "Ukraine-EU" format was analyzed. As a result, a significant impact of the FTA on the activation of exports of goods and services to the EU, including consumer goods, was established. The article defines: the main positive consequences for foreign trade of Ukraine within the framework of the Agreement on a free trade zone are the diversification of sales markets, expansion of the range of exporters and product range, strengthening of trade ties with the EU; he main negative consequences of the Agreement – the raw material orientation of Ukrainian exports does not allow producing enough added value, the policy of protectionism of a number of European Union countries regarding Ukrainian exports; the main ways of eliminating the negative consequences are the further continuation and activation of institutional and structural reforms in the national economy of Ukraine.
НАУКОВО-ПІЗНАВАЛЬНІ КАЗКИ ДНІПРОВОЇ ЧАЙКИ ЯК ЗАСІБ ФОРМУВАННЯ ПРИРОДНИЧОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ МОЛОДШИХ ШКОЛЯРІВ
Authors: Лагола Ірина , Ханас Марія
Published: January 2024

Сучасна освіта, перебуваючи на шляху свого реформування, орієнтується на входження в єдиний світовий освітній та інформаційний простір, тому супроводжується змінами в науковому аспекті та практиці освітньо-виховного процесу. З метою формування цілісної картини світу педагоги використовують інтегрований матеріал з декількох галузей науки чи мистецтва. Науково-пізнавальні твори є засобами, які забезпечують гармонійний розвиток особистості, яка здатна аналізувати ознаки художнього тексту і водночас отримувати відомості з різних наук. Це сприяє формуванню як читацької, так і природничої компетентностей молодших школярів. Прикладом таких творів є пізнавальні казки Дніпрової Чайки для дітей. У статті розглянуто роль інтегрованого навчання в початковій школі. Проаналізовано, як науково-пізнавальна казка сприяє формуванню предметних компетентностей.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПЕРЕКЛАДІВ УКРАЇНСЬКОЮ МОВОЮ НА ПОЧАТКУ ХХ СТ. (ДО 100-РІЧЧЯ З ПОЧАТКУ ПРОЦЕСІВ УКРАЇНІЗАЦІЇ)
Authors: Марценюк Олена
Published: January 2024

Стаття присвячена складному та неоднозначному історичному етапу розвитку України, 1920-1930-ті роки. В усіх сферах життя відбувались дивні, на перший погляд, події – українізація. Згодом цей час охарактеризований дослідниками як період червоного ренесансу для української освіти, культури та літератури. Метою статті було висвітити процеси та особливості, пов’язані з перекладацькою діяльністю тих часів. У статті доведено продуктивність у тогочасному перекладацтві. Серед відомих імен охарактеризована діяльність перекладача М.Н. Москаленка, письменників та перекладознавців Павла Тичини, Миколи Бажана, Володимира Свідзінського та інших. Авторка статті намагалась детально описати та проаналізувати, з яких саме мов найбільше робився переклад українською мовою і було зазначено, що це були польська, чеська, угорська, болгарська, румунська, вірменська, грузинська, азербайджанська, осетинська, адигейська, бенгальська, індійська, турецька, арабська, японська, китайська, австрійська та інші. Авторка статті робить припущення, що схожі процеси у перекладацтві відбуваються і зараз. Після періоду жорсткої русифікації українського народу, який тривав майже 100 років, ми повертаємо з бібліотечних архівів переклади столітньої давнини і актуалізуємо російськомовні бібліотечні перекладні фонди. Варто здійснити сучасну «ревізію» художньої перекладної літератури і визначити, які твори потребують негайного перекладу на українську мову. У висновках дослідниця закликає до більш активної роботи перекладачів над сучасними іноземними творами, які до цих пір були перекладені лише російською.
МОВНІ ІННОВАЦІЇ У ФОРМУВАННІ МЕДІАІМІДЖУ УКРАЇНИ В КОНТЕКСТІ РОСІЙСЬКО-УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ ВІЙНИ
Authors: Клочко Тетяна , Росса Олена , Бабій Алла
Published: January 2024

Дана стаття присвячена визначенню мовних інновацій у формуванні медіаіміджу в сучасних умовах російсько-української війни. Поняття «мова» та «нація» перебувають у тісному взаємозв’язку, оскільки відсутність мови унеможливлює існування нації. Від початку повномасштабного вторгнення Росії на територію нашої країни відбулися певні зміни в мові. Так, передусім виникли сучасні неологізми, які відзеркалюють сучасну реальність та пов’язані із суспільно емоційним станом. З’ясовано, що під поняттям «неологізм» слід розуміти інновації лексичного характеру, адже інновації передбачають виникнення дещо нового, а неологізмами виступають лінгвістичні новотвори з новаторським характером. Визначено, що сучасні мовні інновації в сучасних умовах російсько-української війни є переважно ситуативними. Наведено головні мовні інновації, які на сьогоднішній день найчастіше зустрічаються у засобах масової інформації.
THE PECULIARITIES OF WOMEN’S COLLOQUIAL SPEECH
Authors: Кушнір Аліна , Логова Яна
Published: January 2024

One of the factors of linguistic variability in spoken language is gender, which is defined as a set of ideas about the job qualities of men and women, a system of cultural patterns that regulate the social behavior of men and women. There are many different theories and assumptions explaining the existence of gender differences in a language. However, modern gender studies in linguistics testify to the ambiguous interpretation of the results obtained by scientists. Some scientists claim that the language characteristics of men and women have no fundamental differences, others believe that the language of women and men has certain specificities. We share the opinion of those scientists who see fundamental differences in the spoken speech of both sexes. Therefore, in this paper we are aimed at researching the peculiarities of women’s colloquial speech, which are manifested in women's use of lexical fillers, tag questions, rising intonation in declaratives, an excessive number of connotative adjectives, various speech intensifiers, impeccably correct grammar, super polite forms, emphatic stress and avoidance of swearing as such. The article also outlines the distinguishing features of female language from directly male language. Women can often discuss the same topic for a long time while men, on the contrary, jump from topic to topic. Women take turns in conversation, apologizing for talking too much, while men interrupt each other in an attempt to dominate. A woman's linguistic abilities are much deeper, more meaningful, because women react faster to what is said, they perceive what is said and respond. Men are more reserved in conversation, react to what is said more slowly, often hesitate and doubt. Women's speech is characterized by greater sophistication, because in conversation a woman tries to avoid harsh expressions, uses softer gentler and more aesthetic verbal forms. If men in dialogues usually strive for more generalizing statements, women prefer first-person forms.
TAX ENFORCEMENT STRATEGY: THE ANTIDOTE TO NON-TAX COMPLIANCE IN NORTH-WEST NIGERIA
Authors: Abdulrasaq Mustapha , Babatunde Abdullahi Adio
Published: January 2024

Voluntary SME tax compliance has been of great interest to governments all over the world, given their unimpressive contribution to total tax revenue. This is even more so in Nigeria where the culture of tax compliance among SMEs can be described as poor, requiring innovative enforcement strategies. This study examined the extent to which tax enforcement strategies served as antidote to non-tax compliance in the North-West Nigeria. The study collected quantitative data from 345 randomly and purposively selected SMEs owners duly registered in North-west, Nigeria. The data was subjected to both descriptive and inferential analysis through techniques of central tendency and multiple regressions. Results revealed that three tax enforcement strategies: Use of tax clearance certificate (β=0.024 < 0.003), grant of tax amnesty (β=0.025< 0.020), and imposition of tax penalty (β = 0.013 < 0.014) have significant positive influence on degree of tax compliance among SMEs in the North-West Nigeria. Given the significant statistical evidence, this research inferred and concluded that deployment of both punitive (tax penalty) and persuasive measures (tax clearance certificate and tax amnesty) serve as antidote to non-tax compliance among the SMEs in the North-West, Nigeria. The study shows that tax compliance across informal sectors can be enhanced beyond the use of legal means. In essence, governments have the leverage of achieving increase in tax revenue in the informal sector through multiple strategies of motivation and punishment as implicitly emphasized in the theory of tax morale and deterrence theory.
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF COMPENSATION, WORK PERIOD ON EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AT HR DIVISION PT TIMAH TBK
Authors: Rika Febriani  , Hermawan Saputra  , Lamhot Manurung  , Nugroho Ari Agung , Devi Valeriani
Published: January 2024

This abstract presents a significant study focusing on employee motivation and its impact on the HR Division of PT TIMAH Tbk. The emphasis on the importance of quality human resources as prime movers for company success is commendable. The research's quantitative data analysis using regression and hypothesis testing with SPSS ensures robust findings. Excited to see the presentation as it will shed light on how compensation factors and work period influence employee motivation, with the potential to positively impact the progress and productivity of the company. The study's practical implications, urging companies to consider compensation and work period when calculating employee rewards, will undoubtedly contribute to enhancing employee motivation and overall organizational performance. This research is a valuable addition to a conference program.
Hybrid Real-Value-Genetic-Algorithm and Extended-Nelder- Mead Algorithm for Short Term Energy Demand Prediction
Authors: Musa Wahab , Ku-Mahamud Ku Ruhana , Sardi Salim  , Agung Sediyono
Published: January 2024

Energy consumption planning of an area is very important. It is essential to accurately predict the amount of short-term power required by an area using a highly effective prediction technique. The real-value-genetics-algorithm (RVGA) is the most effective technique that is currently used. However, the RVGA has some drawbacks, including the fact that it gets caught in premature convergence even when the search is performed over long iterations. This study proposes a hybrid prediction algorithm which comprises the RVGA and the extended-Nelder-Mead (ENM) algorithm. The ENM was implemented to speed up the search for the best among all solutions produced by the RVGA. The RVGA was configured to run under small iterations, and the ENM was used to achieve convergence. Experiments were performed on historical datasets containing the monthly electricity demand of the Gorontalo area, a region in Indonesia. The performance of the hybrid algorithm was compared to the hybrid Genetic Algorithm-Particle Swarm Optimisation (GA-PSO) and Real Coded-Genetic Algorithm (RC-GA) energy demand models based on the mean-absolute-percentage-error (MAPE), mean-square-error (MSE), root-mean-square-error (RMSE), and mean-absolute-deviation (MAD) error rates. The results showed that the proposed hybrid algorithm’s MAPE, MSE, RMSE, and MAD errors were 2.95 percent, 0.13 percent, 0.36 percent and 1.29 percent, respectively. Based on the accuracy measure obtained from this study, it implies that the RVGAENM hybrid is the best model for forecasting monthly electricity demand.
A Review of Technology Acceptance and Adoption Models in Consumer Study
Authors: Naseri Roszi Naszariah Nasni , Azis Siti Noraziana , Abas Norlela
Published: January 2024

User acceptance of technology has been a key area of study for numerous studies. Businesses could determine the path for future development by understanding user acceptability. A variety of frameworks and models have been created to describe how users embrace new technologies, and these models add variables that may have an impact on user acceptance. An overview of theories and concepts related to user acceptability of technology are given in this study. The growth of each theory, as well as its most important applications, expansion and limitations are summarised in this paper. In addition it provides a summary of the technological acceptance and adoption model in consumer study. Through this review, future researchers will be better able to conceptualise, identify, and appreciate the underlying technological models and theories that may influence future application of technology adoption.
WEB-BASED APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ‘HAK KEKAYAAN INTELEKTUAL’ IN THE LRPM DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT UNIVERSITY
Authors: Hanifah Fauzia , Sahuri Genta
Published: January 2024

Copyright is needed by everyone. They can file a copyright for a work they own to the government. If the submitted work has received a certificate of ownership rights to the work, then every person copying the work that is already certified will get a fine as regulated in the Undang – Undang Nomer 28 Tahun 2004 on copyright. President University has a department that manages and processes copyrights submitted by lecturers, employees or students on campus. In the process, currently only using a manual process, namely by face to face to submit a copyright application form. Not only that, the LRPM, the copyright filing manager, still uses the storage system on his computer and this makes his computer easy to experience problems because too much data is stored. From here an idea is created that can help make the process run fast, doesn't take a long time and reduces the problems that exist in storing approved forms. This application can also help creator to see the progress of copyright submissions digitally and download e-certificate files digitally, as well as fill out submission forms digitally. This can also serve to reduce the use of existing paper. For LRPM, they can easily see the neatly arranged storage according to the time of submission without downloading the scanned form. Process form submissions quickly and can upload e-certificates in the submitting platform.
About the blessing of linguistic diversity in the field of education (and beyond)
Authors: Schewe Manfred
Published: January 2024

In this article performative teaching practice becomes a departure point for reflections on linguistic diversity in the field of education. Reference is made to personal experiences with linguistic (in)sensitivity in intercultural encounters, and personal views are expressesed to spark off a broader discussion on the development and implementation of linguistic diversity policies.
„Facettenreich“ – Ein Theaterkurs an der Westböhmischen Universität in Pilsen.
Authors: Capatu Ioana
Published: January 2024

„Facettenreich“ ist ein Theaterkurs am Lehrstuhl für deutsche Sprache an der Westböhmischen Universität Pilsen, der im Sommersemester 2021 erstmals stattfand. Aufgrund der bis dahin geltenden Corona- Regelungen wurde der Kurs online abgehalten. Zu Beginn des Wintersemesters 2021/ 2022 fand der Kurs in Präsenzform statt, anschließend wurde er, infolge des erneuten Umstiegs auf Online-Unterricht, zunächst u?ber Zoom online weitergeführt und im Frühling 2022 bis zur Aufführung wieder vor Ort durchgeführt. Die Ziele des Kurses waren vielfältig: Den Student:innen sollte die Möglichkeit gegeben werden, in einem ungezwungenen Setting frei zu sprechen, sich fantasievoll mit Sprache zu befassen und die Scheu davor genommen werden, sich spontan auf Deutsch zu äußern. Der Fokus lag darin, den Studierenden Platz für Kreativität zu geben, einen sicheren Raum für Emotionen zu bieten und ihr Empathievermögen zu fördern.
CFD Analysis on HVAC System Functionality in an Amphitheater
Authors: Rahman M M , Hasan M M
Published: January 2024

Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) is an important part of residential structures such as single-family homes, apartment buildings, hotels and medium to large industrial and office buildings such as skyscrapers and hospitals, on ships, submarines and in marine environments.This paper investigates the characteristics of the performance HVAC system at “KUET auditorium” regarded as amphitheater for various internal and external conditions. A 2D model of the longitudinal section of the auditorium was drawn by using ANSYS-Fluent software in Design Modeler, for simulating the various functionality of the HVAC system for both summer & winter seasons. In this research, both the indoor & external conditions of KUET auditorium were considered, having the entire spectacle of hall is occupied by people. The main aim of this study was to observe the air temperature, air velocity and relative humidity for each case. The results are represented comparatively as graphs and spectra for various mass flow rates and indoor-outdoor temperatures. It was observed that the HVAC system provided sufficient human comfort conditions in terms of air flow and relative humidty recommended by (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioing Engineers) AHRAE in the amphitheater for both the summer and winter season.

Journal of Engineering Science 14(2), 2023, 01-14
Women's Perception of Power, Men's Role, and the Barrier in the Feminist Struggle
Authors: Cantón Adriana
Published: January 2024

In the feminist movement, many misconceptions may be weakening the movement. For example, women's perception of power is constantly being compared to men's capacities in previous centuries, possibly creating a feeling of resentment of earlier privileges. In contemporary times, it is undefined which is the barrier to feminism. This blockage has impeded the movement from flourishing and finally fulfilling its goals, considering it is an enduring movement. In addition, the role of men is still problematic and undetermined, as they may be regarded as part of the barrier to be defeated rather than a gender that will need to find a consensus for a healthy coexistence. Following these three problematics used as variables, the present investigation will follow a mixed approach and a correlational scope to interview 100 women from different regions to provide a possible association among the main variables. Then, the statistical software SPSS will be employed to propose an association between the yield of power, the existence of a barrier in the struggle, and how and to which extent men can help in feminism. As part of the research results, there was a correlation among the three variables, supported by the literature review, providing a discussion regarding women's perception of these critical subjects.
Deciphering acclimation strategies to combined abiotic stresses in Arabidopsis thaliana
Authors:   , Jiang Zhang
Published: January 2024

Plants grown in natural or agricultural environments are frequently exposed to abiotic stress and their combinations. Research on plant stress resilience usually focusses on single environmental stressors mostly imposed at a lethal severity. However, plant responses to sublethal abiotic stress combinations are often distinct from either stress applied in isolation. Investigating acclimation strategies mediating relevant stress combinations is therefore essential. In this thesis we studied the morphological, physiological, and molecular mechanisms underlying the acclimation responses of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana to combined or sequential abiotic stresses. We focused on i) combined high temperature and drought and ii) flooding followed by drought, both of which are relevant in natural and agricultural settings and have already - and will further - increase in frequency due to climate change. We uncovered the unique phenotypic and molecular signatures of plant responses to combinatorial stresses in comparison with the corresponding single stresses and identified key molecular processes and putative candidate regulators mediating the acclimation responses. These putative regulators were further validated for their functions in plant growth, development, and physiology under combined or sequential stresses. Additionally, we described a novel role for the transcription factor GOLDEN2-LIKE 2 in thermomorphogenesis. The results presented in this thesis provide a comprehensive understanding of plant acclimation mechanisms to complex environmental challenges, which can potentially contribute to the development of climate change-resilient field crops.
Analysis Of The Financial Performance Of Pt Bank Rakyat Indonesia (PERSERO) TBK For The 2012-2021 Period
Authors: Jufri Achmad , Arifina Mufti , Darmawan Darmawan
Published: January 2024

This analysis aims to determine the performance effectiveness of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk 2012-2021. This analysis uses descriptive quantitative research methods, in this case using several financial ratios: liquidity, activity, probability, solvency, and working capital. The study was carried out from 2012 to 2021. Based on this analysis, the financial performance of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk in terms of liquidity ratios is quite good because the company can pay debts at maturity. The solvability ratio is in good condition because the company has increased yearly in fulfilling all of its obligations. Meanwhile, the activity ratio of the company's financial performance worsened/poorly.
PELATIHAAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS ARTIKEL ILMIAH DAN NONILMIAH PARA GURU BAHASA INDONESIA DI LINGKUNGAN PENDIDIKAN PONDOK PESANTREN TEBUIRENG JOMBANG DI ERA DIGITAL DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN BAHASA INDONESIA BAKU
Authors: Supratno Haris , Raharjo Resdianto Permata , Indriyanti Aries Dwi
Published: January 2024

Tujuan kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikanpengetahuan dan keterampilan para guru bahasa Indonesia di lingkungan pendidikan PondokPesantren Tebuireng Jombang yang mencakup: (1) teknik penulisan artkel ilmiah, (2) teknikpenulisan artikel nonilmiah, (3) praktek penulisan artikel ilmiah dan nonilmiah berbasiscomputer. Target khusus yang ingin dicapai kegiatan ini adalah agar para guru bahasaIndonesia di lingkungan pendidikan Pondok Pesantren Tebuireng Jombang tersebut dapat : (1)menulis artkel ilmiah, (2) menulis artikel nonimiah, (3) menulis artikel ilmiah dan nonilmiahberbasis computer dengan menggunakan bahasa Indonesia baku. Metode yang digunakanadalah metode ceramah, tanya jawab, pemberian tugas, dan praktek menulis artikel ilmiah dandengan menggunakan komputer. Kegiatan PKM ini telah dilaksanakan dengan hasil yangsangat baik dan lancar. Pelaksanaan PKM ini dilaksanakan di kampus UNHASY diikuti oleh26 orang. Peserta merasa sangat senang dengan kegiatan ini karena materinya sangat menariktentang teknik penulisan artikel ilmiah yang siap dimuat dalam jurnal nasional maupuninternasional.
Factors Relating to Patient Safety Competencies in D3 Nursing Students
Authors: Linda Silvana Evi
Published: January 2024

Aims: This research to identify factors related to competency regarding patient safety among D3 nursing students in Jakarta.
Methods: This research will use a cross-sectional design. The research will be carried out at the nursing academy in Jakarta. The sample in this study were level 3 D3 nursing students. The questionnaire was used to measure patient safety competency, knowledge and attitudes. Data analysis was carried out using linear regression techniques.
Results:  The study reveals that D3 nursing students have a strong patient safety competency score, with a moderate positive correlation between knowledge and competency. Attitudes also play a significant role, with a positive correlation of 91.9%. Age and education influence attitudes, affecting compliance.
Conclusions: Attitude variable significantly influences patient safety competency in D3 nursing students, indicating the need for comprehensive research and increased education to enhance clinical safety.
Faktor Penyebab Pembengkakan Payudara Pada Ibu Postpartum
Authors: Napisah Pipih , Natasya Windy
Published: January 2024

Pembengkakan payudara pada ibu postpartum merupakan keadaan yang fisiologis. Angkakejadian pembengkakan payudara pada ibu postpartum diberbagai Negara masih tinggi(90%). Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui faktor penyebab pembengkakan payudarapada ibu postpartum. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan dengan design crosssectional.Populasi adalah semua ibu postpartum yang sedang di rawat di rumah sakitrujukan pemerintah kota Bandung. Pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakanteknik. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dengan sampel sebanyak60 orang. Analisa univariat menggunakan distribusi frekuensi berupa presentase.Uji analisa bivariat pada penelitian menggunakan uji Chi-Square. Hasil uji bivariatdidapatkan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan antara faktor pendapatan, jenis persalinan,edukasi, perawatan payudara, pengetahuan, sikap, paritas, hari rawat, pendidikan dengankejadian pembengkakan payudara pada ibu postpartum (p-value >0,05). Namun, adahubungan yang signifikan antara faktor umur, posisi menyusui yang benar, pengeluaranASI, penempelan, durasi, frekuensi, puting nyeri, puting lecet, puting kedalam dengankejadian pembengkakan payudara (p-value <0,05). Jadi faktor yang mempengaruhipembengkakan payudara, yaitu umur, posisi menyusui yang benar, pengeluaran ASI,penempelan, durasi, frekuensi, puting nyeri, puting lecet, puting kedalam. Penelitiselanjutnya diharapkan dapat melakukan penelitian tentang intervensi untuk mencegahpembengkakan payudara pada ibu postpartum yang efektif, mudah dilakukan, dan aman,seperti kompres daun kubis
Instant Creativity or the Sounding Line of Life
Authors: Villavicencio Cesar
Published: January 2024

Entrevista com Richard Barrett.

 

Por: César Marino Villavicencio Grossmann

Pesquisador Colaborador, Escola de Ciências, Artes e Humanidade, USP.

 

A entrevista com o compositor e improvisador galês Richard Barrett busca explorar a sua multifacetada experiência nos campos da música, educação, filosofia e política. De fato, o pensamento de Barrett nos rende uma rica dimensão composta por um amplo poder criativo que reúne todos esses campos em seu pensamento e criações artísticas. Particularmente interessante para o presente dossiê da revista Mosaico é sua visão da improvisação como um método de composição no lugar de uma forma oposta de criação musical formal. Também, a entrevista visa trazer à luz o multifacetado pensamento de Barrett sobre a improvisação livre, como por exemplo, a iniciativa expressa em seu recente livro intitulado Music of Possibility que revela caminhos intermediários entre a composição notada e a improvisação livre, referida por ele como “seeded improvisation”. No aspecto da educação, Richard revela o impacto de suas ousadas iniciativas no Real Conservatório de Haia, Holanda, que propõem uma gradativa dissolução da divisão curricular da instituição em diferentes departamentos. Como linha da vida desta entrevista, teremos a constate e pulsante preocupação do compositor com a situação política e social mundial e sua visão de como isto influencia a sociedade e arte de forma geral.
Identity capital and future concerns in urban adolescents from La Araucanía-Chile
Authors: Neira-Escalona Yosyua , Bravo-Sanzana Mónica , Terán-Mendoza Oscar , Miranda Rafael
Published: January 2024

Introduction

Late modernity influences the construction and constitution of identity and the management of adolescents’ future lives. Research has shown that identity capital predicts the resolution of a successful identity; however, in Latin America, no antecedents have conducted studies under this conceptual framework.

Aim

To analyze the relationship pattern between identity capital components and future concerns.

Methods

The participants were 703 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19 years who, in the year 2021, were in the third and fourth years of high school in urban educational establishments in La Araucanía Chile, to whom questions from the Governance of Educational Trajectories in Europe (GOETE) adapted to the Chilean context and the general self-efficacy scale were applied. Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFA) were performed to determine the suitability of the indicators to measure the constructs of interest and a structural equation analysis to determine the pattern of relationships between variables.

Results

The final model obtained excellent indicators of the goodness of fit [χ2 (422) = 965.858, p < 0.001; CFI = 0.977; TLI = 0.975; RMSEA = 0.043; SRMR = 0.056], in which it is evident that parental support and interaction are related to self-efficacy and self-concept and these, in turn, is associated with adolescents’ future concerns.

Conclusion

The relationship pattern tested shows that associations between tangible elements at the family level are related to intangible aspects of a personal nature, which can be protective factors against future concerns, and provide empirical support for the psychometric usefulness of the GOETE indicators in the Chilean context.
Application opportunity of Doppler ultrasound combined with CT angiography in diabetic lower extremity arterial disease and the analysis of the risk factors
Authors: Zhang ShaoRui , Wu Yan , Guo YuQing , Jia XinJu , Kang Yan , Shen XueLian , Song Jia , Yang AiGe
Published: January 2024

Objective

This study examined the potential of combining Doppler ultrasound (DUS) and CT angiography (CTA) for early detection and intervention of lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD) in diabetes.Concurrently, risk factors influencing LEAD progression were analyzed.

Methods

106 Type-2 diabetes patients with LEAD, having undergone DUS and CTA, were divided into four stages according to Fontaine stage. Results of DUS and CTA were compared across stages and potential risk factors were analyzed.

Results

Positive detection rates of LEAD differed between DUS and CTA for Fontaine stages I and II (P < 0.05), with no significant difference for stages III and IV (P > 0.05). CTA identified subgroups with mild to moderate stenosis and severe stenosis or occlusion, with positive rates on DUS of 17.95% and 89.9% respectively. Hypertension was found as an independent risk factor affecting LEAD progression.

Conclusion

CTA should be performed early for LEAD in diabetes patients at Fontaine stages I and II, regardless of DUS results. For diabetes patients with LEAD, stringent blood pressure control is crucial to delay disease progression.
Relationship of the bone phenotype of the Klotho mutant mouse model of accelerated aging to changes in skeletal architecture that occur with chronological aging
Authors: Verlinden Lieve , Li Shanshan , Veldurthy Vaishali , Carmeliet Geert , Christakos Sylvia
Published: January 2024

Introduction

Due to the relatively long life span of rodent models, in order to expediate the identification of novel therapeutics of age related diseases, mouse models of accelerated aging have been developed. In this study we examined skeletal changes in the male and female Klotho mutant (kl/kl) mice and in male and female chronically aged mice to determine whether the accelerated aging bone phenotype of the kl/kl mouse reflects changes in skeletal architecture that occur with chronological aging.

Methods

2, 6 and 20-23 month old C57BL/6 mice were obtained from the National Institute of Aging aged rodent colony and wildtype and kl/kl mice were generated as previously described by M. Kuro-o. Microcomputed tomography analysis was performed ex vivo to examine trabecular and cortical parameters from the proximal metaphyseal and mid-diaphyseal areas, respectively. Serum calcium and phosphate were analyzed using a colorimetric assay. The expression of duodenal Trpv6, which codes for TRPV6, a vitamin D regulated epithelial calcium channel whose expression reflects intestinal calcium absorptive efficiency, was analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR.

Results and discussion

Trabecular bone volume (BV/TV) and trabecular number decreased continuously with age in males and females. In contrast to aging mice, an increase in trabecular bone volume and trabecular number was observed in both male and female kl/kl mice. Cortical thickness decreased with advancing age and also decreased in male and female kl/kl mice. Serum calcium and phosphate levels were significantly increased in kl/kl mice but did not change with age. Aging resulted in a decline in Trpv6 expression. In the kl/kl mice duodenal Trpv6 was significantly increased. Our findings reflect differences in bone architecture as well as differences in calcium and phosphate homeostasis and expression of Trpv6 between the kl/kl mutant mouse model of accelerated aging and chronological aging. Although the Klotho deficient mouse has provided a new understanding of the regulation of mineral homeostasis and bone metabolism, our findings suggest that changes in bone architecture in the kl/kl mouse reflect in part systemic disturbances that differ from pathophysiological changes that occur with age including dysregulation of calcium homeostasis that contributes to age related bone loss.
Investigating the shared genetic architecture between COVID-19 and obesity: a large-scale genome wide cross-trait analysis
Authors: Chen Yanjing , Fan Chunhua , Liu Jun
Published: January 2024

Observational studies have reported high comorbidity between obesity and severe COVID-19. The aim of this study is to explore whether genetic factors are involved in the co-occurrence of the two traits. Based on the available genome-wide association studies (GWAS) summary statistics, we explored the genetic correlation and performed cross-trait meta-analysis (CPASSOC) and colocalization analysis (COLOC) to detect pleiotropic single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). At the genetic level, we obtained genes detected by Functional mapping and annotation (FUMA) and the Multi-marker Analysis of GenoMic Annotation (MAGMA). Potential functional genes were further investigated by summary-data-based Mendelian randomization (SMR). Finally, the casualty was identiied using the latent causal variable model (LCV). A significant positive genetic correlation was revealed between obesity and COVID-19. We found 331 shared genetic SNPs by CPASSOC and 13 shared risk loci by COLOC. At the genetic level, We obtained 3546 pleiotropic genes, among which 107 genes were found to be significantly expressed by SMR. Lastly, we observed these genes were mainly enriched in immune pathways and signaling transduction. These indings could provide new insights into the etiology of comorbidity and have implications for future therapeutic trial.
Evaluation of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in resectable gastric/gastroesophageal junction tumors: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Authors: Wang Jincheng , Tong Ti , Zhang Guangxin , Jin Chengyan , Guo Haiping , Liu Xueying , Zhang Zhengxiao , Li Jindong , Zhao Yinghao
Published: January 2024

Background

Neoadjuvant therapy for resectable gastric cancer/gastroesophageal junction tumors is progressing slowly. Although immunotherapy for advanced gastric cancer/gastroesophageal junction tumors has made great progress, the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant immunotherapy for locally resectable gastric cancer/gastroesophageal junction tumors have not been clearly demonstrated. Here, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant immunotherapy and advance the current research.

Methods

Original articles describing the safety and efficacy of neoadjuvant immunotherapy for resectable gastric cancer/gastroesophageal junction tumors published up until October 15, 2023 were retrieved from PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and other major databases. The odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for heterogeneity and subgroup analysis.

Results

A total of 1074 patients from 33 studies were included. The effectiveness of neoadjuvant immunotherapy was mainly evaluated using pathological complete remission (PCR), major pathological remission (MPR), and tumor regression grade (TRG). Among the included patients, 1015 underwent surgical treatment and 847 achieved R0 resection. Of the patients treated with neoadjuvant immunotherapy, 24% (95% CI: 19%–28%) achieved PCR and 49% (95% CI: 38%–61%) achieved MPR. Safety was assessed by a surgical resection rate of 0.89 (95% CI: 85%–93%), incidence of ≥ 3 treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) of 28% (95% CI: 17%–40%), and incidence of ≥ 3 immune-related adverse events (irAEs) of 19% (95% CI: 11%–27%).

Conclusion

Neoadjuvant immunotherapy, especially neoadjuvant dual-immunotherapy combinations, is effective and safe for resectable gastric/gastroesophageal junction tumors in the short term. Nevertheless, further multicenter randomized trials are required to demonstrate which combination model is more beneficial.

Systematic review registration

https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=358752, identifier CRD42022358752.