bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HUBUNGAN SIKAP BIDAN, KOMPETENSI DAN BEBAN KERJA DENGAN KEPATUHAN BIDAN DALAM PENERAPAN SOP RUJUKAN PONED PUSKESMAS
Authors: Indah Lugita Sari  , Istiana Kusumastuti  , Fanni Hanifa
Published: July 2024

Kematian Ibu sangat tinggi, pada tahun 2020 sekitar 287.000 ibu hami meninggal. Di Afrika dan Asia Selatan Angka Kematian Ibu mencapai 87% (253.000). Bidan harus menjalankan tugasnya sesuai dengan standar operasional prosedur (SOP). Hal ini karena dengan adanya kepatuhan bidan dalam melakukan tindakan sesuai dengan SOP akan mendukung keselamatan pasien dan keselamatan bidan. Bidan harus memiliki kompetensi dalam memberikan pelayanan. Bidan dalam melaksanakan tugasnya memiliki beban kerja, sehingga bidan harus menjalankan tugasnya dengan baik. Mengatahui Hubungan Sikap Bidan, Kompetensi Dan Beban Kerja Dengan Kepatuhan Bidan Dalam Penerapan Sop Rujukan PONED Puskemas. Penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan desain cross sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 55 orang  Bidan di Poned Puskesmas Kabupaten Bangka Kepulauan Bangka Belitung. Hasil pengukuran dianalisis menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil hubungan antara sikap bidan (p value 0,003 < 0,05), kompetensi bidan (p value 0,001 < 0,05), beban kerja (p value 0,006 < 0,05) dengan kepatuhan bidan dakam penerapan SOP Rujukan PONED Puskemas. Kesimpulan ada hubungan sikap bidan, kompetensi dan beban kerja dengan kepatuhan bidan dalam penerapan sop rujukan poned puskemas. Diharapkan bidan mampu menerapkan SOP rujukan dengan baik.
PENGARUH MEDIA VIDEO TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL MENGENAI MASSASE EFFLEURAGE UNTUK MENGURANGI NYERI PERSALINAN DI PUSKESMAS SUKASADA I
Authors: Pratiwi Putu Irma , Anjar Tri Astuti  , Ni Nyoman Ayu Desy Sekarini  , Made Rini Sri Wulandari  , Kadek Veronika Ambarani
Published: July 2024

Sebagian besar wanita mengalami rasa sakit selama persalinan dan setelah melahirkan. Nyeri persalinan yang tidak diatasi menimbulkan dampak negative seperti stress dan ketakutan. Kebutuhan pengetahuan ibu hamil mengenai manajemen nyeri persalinan yang efektif sangatlah penting. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan adanya pengaruh media video terhadap tingkat pengetahuan ibu hamil mengenai massage effleurage di Puskesmas Sukasada I. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan desain penelitian quasi eksperimen dan dengan rancangan one group pretest- posttest design. Teknik analisa data menggunakan Wilcoxon Sign Ranked Test. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Tingkat pengetahuan ibu hamil sebelum diberikan intervensi sebagian besar berada pada kategori pengetahuan kurang (63,33%). Setelah diberikan intervensi berupa media video tingkat pengetahuan ibu hamil berada pada kategori baik (80%). Sehingga ada pengaruh penyuluhan dengan menggunakan media video terhadap tingkat pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang massage effleurage untuk mengurangi nyeri persalinan dengan nilai p 0,000 <0,05. Saran agar penelitian selanjutnya dapat menilai keterampilan dari pendamping ibu bersalin setelah diberikan video tentang massage effleurage sehingga lebih mengoptimalkan pengurangan rasa nyeri secara non farmakologis.
Género e innovación en la producción agrícola de baja escala
Authors: Estébanez María Elina , Sued Gabriela , Turkenich Magalí , Nicosia Sandra
Published: July 2024

La innovación tecnológica es un aspecto significativo del desarrollo y el mejoramiento productivo que se constituye a partir de elementos socio-técnicos y culturales. Desde la sociología de la innovación se ha señalado una fuerte impronta contextual de los procesos de innovación que refuerza el peso de las características locales de agentes e instituciones intervinientes. A su vez, los estudios feministas sobre la tecnología han identificado y conceptualizado las dimensiones de género presentes en la producción, difusión y apropiación social de nuevos conocimientos inscriptos en diseños y artefactos tecnológicos. Sobre la base de estas tesis generales sobre el carácter social de los procesos de innovación, en este artículo se presenta un esquema conceptual para abordar la situación de género en contextos específicos: la producción agrícola de baja escala. Es necesario ampliar el acervo teórico provisto por los estudios CTS e incluir otras fuentes teóricas desarrolladas en el campo de estudios rurales y los estudios de género, para poder caracterizar apropiadamente fenómenos de difusión de nuevas tecnologías agrícolas en actividades productivas que llevan adelante comunidades pequeñas, de baja inserción en los mercados y de alta vulnerabilidad social. Un aspecto de particular importancia en esta dirección es construir la idea de “usuarias” y “usuarios” como participantes en procesos de innovación e identificar la diversidad de escenarios de uso y apropiación de nuevas tecnologías. Esta propuesta teórica ha sido testeada en una reciente investigación sobre procesos de innovación tecnológica en la agricultura familiar algodonera en la Argentina.
Reflexões sobre tecnologia da informação. Uma abordagem a partir da participação cidadã
Authors: Andrade de Abreu Júlio Cesar , Duarte Morais Dayana Rosa , da Silva Leonardo Olegário
Published: July 2024

A sociedade contemporânea tem sido caracterizada como uma Sociedade da Informação (Castells, 2003). Isto ocorre devido a notoriedade que este adjetivo tem tomado com as novas Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC), principalmente a partir da difusão da internet, que vem acumulando mudanças por diversos campos da contemporaneidade: economia, cultura, trabalho, educação, política entre outros. Este trabalho pretende traçar um diálogo entre teorias e reflexões tendo como referencial Ianni (1998), Nogueira (2011) e Tenório (2005; 2012). Utiliza-se um formato de texto ensaístico, tomando por objetos: a Sociedade da Informação, participação, Estado e democracia. E buscando o objetivo de reflexionar acerca do problema da capacidade da ferramenta de governo eletrônico e TIC em proporcionar participação cidadã. A reflexão conduz a uma visão de que as TIC exprimem uma grande potencialidade de aplicações na área pública, principalmente na área de participação cidadã e representatividade democrática, assuntos que estão vinculados à atualidade e serão abordados ao longo do artigo.
La esperanza técnica. Ruido, silencio y proliferación de textos técnicos en una controversia ambiental
Authors: Yrivarren Joaquín
Published: July 2024

El siguiente es un estudio documental y descriptivo sobre la controversia en torno al EIA del proyecto Minas Conga (Cajamarca, Perú). Su objetivo es lograr una mejor comprensión de la “esperanza técnica”: un ideal bastante difundido que supone un foro de expertos que trae silencio al ruido político. El trabajo discute el enfoque de la ecología política aplicada al estudio de conflictos mineros y el riesgo de contaminación, y propone enriquecerlo con los estudios de la ciencia dedicados al examen de controversias socio-técnicas y de la ciencia reguladora. El argumento principal pone de manifiesto el peso político de los textos técnicos, el papel de los expertos y la distribución del conocimiento. Se arriba a la conclusión de que la proliferación de informes y contra-informes técnicos, antes que traer silencio y certidumbre, multiplica la cantidad de voces que intervienen en la controversia y hace todavía más confusa la articulación de hechos y valores.
Visões da escassez. Uma interpretação do debate entre cientistas naturais e economistas no renascimento do ambientalismo
Authors: Icassatti Corazza Rosana , Fracalanza Paulo Sérgio , Machado Bonacelli Maria Beatriz
Published: July 2024

O período que se inicia no final da década de 1960 e que se estende pela década de 1970 é chamado por historiadores e estudiosos do movimento ambientalista como Renascimento do Ambientalismo. Naquele período, um novo debate sobre a questão da escassez constituiu o núcleo temático das discussões travadas por cientistas naturais, sobretudo biólogos das mais reconhecidas universidades norte-americanas, e por economistas de diversas extrações teóricas. Emergiram, naquele contexto, contribuições de economistas que marcam a recuperação de conceitos e teorias desenvolvidas anteriormente, mas também são formuladas e apresentadas perspectivas radicalmente novas para a compreensão das relações entre a economia e o mundo natural. Neste artigo, propomo-nos a recuperar o contexto daquele debate e apresentamos uma interpretação de contribuições selecionadas na temática interdisciplinar da escassez.
El profesorado universitario y la percepción de la disponibilidad de las TIC. Estudio comparativo: el caso UAEM-BUAP
Authors: Alarcón López Teresa , Tapia Cortés Carolina , Torres Velandia Serafín Ángel , Barona Ríos César
Published: July 2024

El acceso y la disponibilidad de las TIC se han considerado de manera diferente en las distintas universidades: para unas representan altas carencias, mientras que para otras no constituye un problema. El objetivo de este artículo es dar a conocer la situación prevaleciente en torno a la percepción que tienen los profesores en relación a la disponibilidad de las tecnologías de la información y de la comunicación (TIC) en dos instituciones públicas estatales de México: la UAEM y la BUAP. El método de indagación utilizado fue de tipo correlacional ex post facto, mediante un cuestionario diseñado, validado y estandarizado previamente, con el fin de ofrecer un diagnóstico comparativo en torno a la percepción. Se obtuvieron los siguientes resultados: a) con respecto al factor “Disponibilidad de las TIC para actividades académicas”, el contexto universitario influye en el tipo de percepción de los profesores; b) el factor “Disponibilidad de TIC para la docencia” es valorado en ambas universidades como deficiente; c) respecto a la “Disponibilidad de la red”, en la BUAP se percibe como buena y en la UAEM es considerada como deficiente; y d) en relación a la “Disponibilidad del equipo tecnológico”, en la UAEM se percibe como deficiente y en BUAP como suficiente.
Ser Engenheiro
Authors: Weyerstall Walter
Published: July 2024

Este trabajo es un ensayo que intenta responder a la pregunta: qué es ser ingeniero. Comienza el recorrido con las limitaciones propias del utilitarismo para lograr una definición plena y refiere sus principales consecuencias deshumanizantes: ahogo de su genuina humanidad, poderes que lo confinan y la falla de la universidad, inserta en los imaginarios actuales, para impartir “cultura” en el sentido que Ortega y Gasset da al término. Finalmente, el artículo replantea una posible respuesta desde la mirada de la ecología humana, que sirve de guía para arribar a la función propia del ingeniero dentro del ecosistema humano, y de la cual emerge la “cultura” (en el sentido concreto que se da al término en la obra) como elemento necesario y fundacional en la esencia del ingeniero.
Relationship of Metabolic Syndrome With Hearing Loss
Authors: D Balaji , S Prabakaran , R.B Namasivaya Navin , S Rajasekaran , R Muthukumar , K Gowthame , B Sarath Kumar , V Adithya
Published: July 2024

The prevalence of hearing loss has risen making it a significant public health issue. Hearing loss is caused by complicated pathophysiological pathways, with various risk factors identified, such as hereditary factors, inflammatory processes, systemic disorders, noise exposure, medicines, oxidative stress, and age. Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition characterized by the presence of hypertension, central obesity, hyperlipidemia and diabetes. Metabolic syndrome has been linked to several clinical diseases, such as stroke, heart attack, cardiovascular disease-related death, and diabetes. A cross-sectional study was done on 100 patients with metabolic syndrome which used specific cut-off points of waist circumference, fasting glucose levels, blood pressure, triglyceride, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels to diagnose the condition. Among these five criteria, at least three had to be met, and the presence of additional criteria indicated greater severity. Audiological evaluation with pure tone audiometry was done and recorded. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the significance of the results.  The majority of the patients (62%) had unilateral hearing loss, amongst which sensory-neural type and moderately severe hearing loss were the most common type (67%) and severity (61%) of hearing loss respectively. Chi-square tests were done for the comparison of type, severity, and laterality of hearing loss with age, gender of the patients, and criteria fulfilled for metabolic syndrome. The severity of hearing loss had a statistically significant association with the age of the patients and the number of criteria fulfilled for metabolic syndrome with a p-value of 0.003. There was a statistically significant association between the severity of hearing loss and the age of the patients and the number of criteria fulfilled for metabolic syndrome with a p-value of 0.004. Metabolic syndrome affects the auditory system in several ways. It damages hearing and exacerbates presbycusis. Hearing loss worsens as components of the metabolic syndrome increase.
AC Micro Grid Fault Analysis
Authors: Harsh K. Vaghela
Published: July 2024

Implementation of micro grid concept creates several issues to the existing protection scheme in the radial distribution network. Depending on the location and capacity of the distributed generators, the short-circuit current from the main grid and distributed generations causes variations in the fault current levels inside the micro grid. The changes cause effect of sympathetic tripping, blinding of protection, relay over-reaching, relay under-reaching and loss of selectivity of the overcurrent protection scheme. Such issues must be managed carefully to ensure full benefit from micro grid adaptation.
Conventional protection schemes are unable to detect fault current levels common in micro grid. Several methods have been proposed in various research paper. Micro grid protection is substantial to provide reliable and continuous power supply to the customers. The main aim of proposed work is to detect the fault for fast restoration of the system back to the normal operation. The proposed protection scheme for micro grid uses intelligent electronics device for detecting the fault
Impact of the Development of the Digital Economy on Carbon Emissions --Panel Data Analysis Based on Prefecture-Level Cities in Guangdong Province
Authors: Jinjia Nong
Published: July 2024

With the increasingly severe global climate change problem, low-carbon development has become the consensus of the international community. Based on the panel data of 21 prefecture-level cities in Guangdong Province, China, from 2011 to 2021, this paper analyses in depth the relationship between digital economy and carbon emissions, and explores the impact of digital economy development on carbon emissions and its transmission mechanism. The study finds that: first, the impact of digital economy on carbon emissions is heterogeneous in different regions, with a significant inverted U-shaped relationship between the digital economy and carbon emission levels in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) and the eastern part of Guangdong, while the relationship in the northern part of Guangdong and the western part of Guangdong, which are still in the construction stage of the digital economy, is not significant; second, in the early stage of the development of the digital economy, the maturity of its characteristics will lead to the high inputs and high costs in the process of digital transformation which in turn raises the level of carbon emissions in production and life; third, as the digital economy continues to mature, the early capital, human and technological inputs gradually show a positive net effect, significantly reducing the level of carbon emissions through improved energy use efficiency and optimisation and upgrading of industrial structure. Based on the above findings, the following recommendations are put forward: first, formulate a digital economy emission reduction strategy; second, optimize the construction of digital infrastructure; third, promote the upgrading of industrial structure; fourth, strengthen green technological innovation; fifth, improve the policy incentive mechanism; and sixth, strengthen the coordinated development of the region.
Czy konkurencyjność polskich gospodarstw rolnych może ulec szybkiej poprawie w latach 2014-2020?
Authors: Józwiak Wojciech
Published: July 2024

Wspólna polityka rolna po 2013 roku.
Wzorce spożycia żywności w Polsce
Authors: Halicka Ewa , Rejman Krystyna
Published: July 2024

Celem przedstawionej analizy jest ukazanie przemian we wzorcach spożycia żywności w Polsce. Wykorzystano dane z bilansów żywnościowych z lat 1990–2008, a z badań budżetów gospodarstw domowych – lata 2000–2008. Analiza danych bilansowych wykazała, że główne zmiany we wzorcu spożycia dokonały się w latach dziewięćdziesiątych, po czym w kolejnej dekadzie przekształcenia w strukturze i poziomie konsumpcji uległy utrwaleniu. Z żywieniowego punktu widzenia pozytywnie należy ocenić wzrostową tendencję w spożyciu owoców i ryb oraz spadkową w przypadku tłuszczów zwierzęcych i cukru. Niekorzystnymi zmianami było zmniejszenie spożycia mleka i przetworów oraz wzrost spożycia tłuszczów ogółem. Z badań budżetowych wynika, że po 2000 roku konsumpcja żywności w gospodarstwach domowych uległa ograniczeniu. Zmniejszyło się spożycie produktów zbożowych, ziemniaków, grupy produktów mleczarskich, jaj, tłuszczów ogółem i tkankowych zwierzęcych, grupy świeżych i przetworzonych owoców i warzyw, owoców z przetworami oraz grupy cukier, miód, dżem i słodycze. Wzrosła natomiast konsumpcja mięsa i ryb wraz z przetworami, jogurtów i serów, masła, soków oraz wód. Wykazano, że wzorzec konsumpcji w gospodarstwach domowych najsilniej determinuje ich sytuacja dochodowa oraz cechy społeczno-ekonomiczne, a w najmniejszym stopniu klasa miejscowości zamieszkania.
LEADER w Polsce. Drogi implementacji programu
Authors: Halamska Maria , Michalska Sylwia , Śpiewak Ruta
Published: July 2024

Opracowanie powstało w ramach międzynarodowego projektu badawczego, śledzącego, na przykład programu LEADER, wdrażanie nowej koncepcji rozwoju wiejskiego w nowych państwach członkowskich Unii Europejskiej. Zawiera ono analizę wdrażania w dwóch etapach Pilotażowego Programu LEADER+ oraz 4. Osi PROW w okresie finansowania 2007−2013. W trakcie realizacji PP LEADER+ powstało około 250 lokalnych grup działania, w których skład weszło około 40% gmin. Wtedy też ukształtował się schemat funkcjonowania – instytucją zarządzającą został Minister Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi, wdrażającą – FAPA, a płatniczą – Agencja Restrukturyzacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa. W okresie 2007–2013 zaszły pewne zmiany w stosunku do okresu poprzedniego. Program LEADER stał się 4. osią PROW i jego realizacja jest obowiązkowa dla każdego państwa członkowskiego UE. W związku z tym dokonano zmian formalnych w statutach i strukturze wewnętrznej LGD, a w Polsce zarządzanie programem zostało zdekoncentrowane – instytucjami wdrażającymi stały się samorządy wojewódzkie, choć instytucja zarządzająca oraz płatnicza pozostały bez zmian. Samorządy (urzędy marszałkowskie) położyły duży nacisk na tworzenie sieci LGD i pokrycie nią jak największego terytorium województw. Program rozpoczął się z opóźnieniem, gdyż konkursy dla LGD rozpisano dopiero w III kwartale 2008 roku. Umowy z 328 zwycięskimi LGD podpisano na przełomie wiosny i lata 2009 roku. Obecnie realizacja lokalnych strategii rozwoju jest w poszczególnych LGD zaawansowana w różnym stopniu; w pewnej ich części odnotowuje się znaczne opóźnienia.
Restructuring a World through Praise: Reading Book 4 of the Psalms
Authors: Firth David G.
Published: July 2024

Book 4 contains a significant number of praise psalms. This highlights a significant shift in comparison with the end of Book 3 where Pss 88–89 end on a decidedly downbeat note. This article reads Book 4 as a coherent compilation containing three main blocks (Pss 90–92, 93–100, 101–6). It uses praise as a means of reshaping the perspective of the community, helping them to understand the importance of Yahweh’s reign and so to close the Book with a prayer to be gathered from the nations. As such, the community’s situation has not changed in comparison to the end of Book 3, but praise has enabled them to understand how and why they can make this appeal. Praise is rhetorically shaped to bring the community to see this, drawing on history, creation, wisdom, and Torah as elements that frame and so interpret Yahweh’s reign.
“You have answered me?”: Situational Shift (or Not) in Psalm 22
Authors: Kibbe Michael
Published: July 2024

Psalm 22 receives most of its notoriety from its reception history—from the numerous citations and allusions thereof in the NT and early Christianity, particularly in the Synoptic passion accounts. This article wrestles not with the insertion of this psalm into later stories but with the story of the psalm itself. The shift from lament to praise in Ps 22:23 (MT; v. 22 in ET) is quite drastic and in need of explanation, and that explanation has come for many in the final word of the previous verse: עניתני. This verb is taken to indicate a sudden divine intervention such that God has now acted on behalf of the psalmist, thus bringing about the exultation of vv. 23–32.This article disputes that reading and argues that for literary and form-critical reasons, עניתני, or whatever the original form of that word may have been, should be read as part of the lament rather than a transition statement to explain the movement from lament to praise. Thus, no divine intervention is indicated by that word, for indeed no such intervention has taken place. Rather, the psalmist has recognized from within their suffering that there will come a moment when redemption will have taken place, and at that time the psalmist will lead the whole people of God in uttering his praises.
Serving Up Success: Unveiling the Power of Machine Learning for Volleyball League Prediction
Authors: Altundağ Emre , Aka Hasan , Soylu Çağlar , Demir Pervin
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the efficacy of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) in predicting volleyball league standings, focusing on the Turkish Volleyball Federation's Sultanlar and Efeler leagues over five seasons (2018-19 to 2022-23). Given the complexity and volume of performance data in volleyball, traditional analysis methods often face challenges such as data overload and high operational costs. ANN models, known for their ability to learn from and generalize data, present a promising solution to these challenges. By analyzing 23 input variables related to match performance, including points scored, services, attacks, and blocks, this study aims to identify the most influential factors on final league standings and provide a more objective, rapid, and economical analysis method. The results indicate significant potential for ANN in sports analytics, demonstrating high accuracy rates in predictions, especially for the Sultanlar League. However, the study also acknowledges limitations such as data quality and model complexity, suggesting areas for future research to enhance predictive accuracy and applicability of ANN in volleyball and other sports analytics.
Housing tenure, consumption and household debt: life-cycle dynamics during a housing bust in Spain
Authors: Ferreira Clodomiro , Gálvez Julio , Pidkuyko Myroslav
Published: July 2024

The housing bust in Spain was characterised by a significant and rapid drop in home ownership among the younger cohorts, a relatively homogeneous but significant decrease in consumption and significant movements in the rent-to-house price ratio. To uncover the causes of these movements, we solve and estimate an equilibrium life-cycle model with non-linear income, mortgage and housing and rental market dynamics, and simulate a series of counterfactual policy changes and macroeconomic conditions observed in Spain during the period. The lion’s share of the observed drop in home ownership and consumption and the housing market dynamics can be explained by the tightening of credit conditions and the major shift in income dynamics observed in Spain between the boom and bust phases.
Penerapan Aplikasi Senayan Library Management System (SLIMS) Dalam Meningkatkan Pelayanan Informasi Pengguna di Perpustakaan FISIP UIM
Authors: Mantasa Kamaluddin , Mawar Mawar , Rusadi La Ode , Wahid Abdul
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang pemanfaatan koleksi digital (SLIMS) sebagai sumber informasi pemustaka di Perpustakaan Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik (FISIP) Universitas Islam Makassar. Tujuan dari penelitian ini 1). Untuk mengetahui model koleksi digital (SLIMS) di Perpustakaan FISIP, 2). Pemanfaatan koleksi digital (SLIMS) sebagai sumber informasi pemustaka di Perpustakaan FISIP, 3). Kendala pemanfaatan koleksi digital (SLIMS) sebagai sumber informasi pemustaka di Perpustakaan FISIP. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yaitu penelitian yang dilakukan dengan Teknik wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi kepada para informan. Penelitian ini mengambil 5 (lima) orang informan yang terdiri dari 1 Pustakawan dan 4 Pemustaka. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: 1). Perpustakaan FISIP menerapkan model karya ilmiah digital (SLIMS) yang bersifat open source yang terdapat koleksi karya ilmiah mahasiswa seperti skripsi, tesis dan disertasi di publish online melalui halaman website resmi Perpustakaan Fisip, 2). SLIMS yang diakses melalui website yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh pemustaka untuk mencari bahan referensi secara cepat dan tepat serta membantu pemustaka dalam penelusuran informasi karya ilmiah seperti skripsi, tesis dan disertasi, 3). Namun kendala yang didapatkan oleh pemustaka adalah akses jaringan yang masih sering eror dan website atau server dari SLIMS sendiri masih sering mengalami penurunan daya konektif pada jaringan internetnya.
Open Science: Just Science Done Right Wallpaper
Authors: Carillo Jazlle Maira
Published: July 2024

A wallpaper inspired by "Sticker open science: just science done right".
Trends and status of rabbit production and research in Zambia
Authors: Odubote Kolawole ,   The University of Zambia
Published: July 2024

Rabbit production has the potential to help alleviate poverty levels through job creation, income from the sales of rabbits and their products, and a supply of nutritional food, given its urban and peri-urban functionality. However, not much is known about rabbit production and productivity in Zambia. This study is a rapid survey to document rabbit production systems, management practices and provide estimates of rabbit productivity in Lusaka, Zambia. Three production systems (extensive, semi-intensive, and intensive) were determined given the following criteria: breeds and number reared, housing provided, feed supplied, management practices and marketing of rabbits and by-products. Most producers practiced extensive production system, rearing few local and crossbred rabbits fed mostly vegetables, and housing was made of locally available wood materials and or on deep litter. The intensive production system, however, involved purebreds such as New Zealand White (NZW), Chinchilla (CH), California White (CA), Dutch (DU) and Flemish Giant (FG) and their crosses, with numbers ranging between 50 and 100 breeding animals raised in individual metal cages fed hay and pelleted concentrate feed. Mortality was lower given the conducive environment and high management practices that reduced contact with faecal droppings and allowed urine to be collected for sale. The semi intensive production system lies in the middle and is pivotal to improving productivity in the rabbit industry. Mean performances reported were litter size at birth (3.3, 5.2, 6.4), litter weight at birth (105g, 225g, 410g), litter size at weaning (1.9, 4.1, 5.7), litter weaning weight (650g, 1955g, 3256g) and average mature weight (1510g, 2120g, 2825g) for the extensive, semi intensive and intensive productions systems accordingly. The two major challenges were the limited source of breeding animals, which predisposes the sector to a high level of inbreeding and inadequate veterinary care, leading to a high mortality of over 30%. The government is encouraged to develop a national rabbit development programme that will address the above-mentioned challenges.
Antimicrobial, Physicochemical, Proximate and Heavy Metal Profiles of Selected Honey Samples from two Southwestern States in Nigeria
Authors: Adesetan Titilayo Oyeronke ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Oyeyipo Funmilayo Mujidat , Popoola Omolara Dorcas , Orisasami Odunayo , Oyekan Beatrice O ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University,   Olabisi Onabanjo University,   Olabisi Onabanjo University,   Olabisi Onabanjo University
Published: July 2024

Honey is made up of a variety of sugars, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, proteins, phenolic mixtures, and organic components, which define if the honey is genuine or contaminated. As a result, this work was undertaken to examine the nutritional and heavy metal properties of honeys sold in two Nigerian states in the South west. Samples of honey were taken from twenty hives in two southwestern states and tested for antimicrobial, physicochemical, proximate, and heavy metal characteristics using standard recommended procedures, while heavy metals were detected with an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Zones of inhibition at 100 % w/v for the test organisms are 10 – 28 mm for E. coli, 13 – 26 mm for Salmonella, 17 – 27 mm for Staphylococcus aureus, and 11 – 25 mm for Klebsiella with S. aureus being more sensitive to the honey samples. The range of pH for physicochemical is 2.51 – 3.87, Total Titratable Acidity 0.07 – 0.53 percent, Acidity 1.20 – 6.77 %, and the ranges for proximate analyses are 1.09 – 1.59 % protein, 7.10 – 11.37 % moisture, 0.33 – 0.63 % Ash, 0.20 – 0.30 % fat, 83.71 – 91.11 % carbohydrate, and 342.95 – 371.20 kcal/g energy. There was significant correlation recorded between protein, moisture, ash, fat, carbohydrate and energy contents of the honey samples. All the honey samples were negative for lead, chromium, and cadmium. Copper was the only metal found, having concentrations range of 5.0 to 25.0 mg/kg. Because the majority of the samples fulfilled the Codex Alimentarius Standard for honey, they can be taken or used therapeutically.
Esan Response to Benin Draconian Legislation in Pre-Colonial times: Historical Lessons in Secession for Modern Nigeria
Authors: Orukpem Williams Ehizuwa
Published: July 2024

This paper examines secessionism as a problem of Nation and State building in Nigeria. It chronicles the warning historical lessons inherent in the 15th century Esan secession from Benin among others. Since the end of Nigerian civil war in 1970, the study finds that the threat of secession has continued to haunt the country. Political highhandedness and economic marginalisation in modern Nigeria have fueled secessionist tendencies beyond the pre-1967 level. More so, the frustrations and grievances of disgruntled Nigerians against the State are being expressed in militancy, terrorism, and other acts of criminalities that erode peace and unity. In the circumstance, nationalism has become the opportunity cost of maladministration and corruption in Nigeria. Therefore, the study juxtaposes the causations of revolution and secession in history with current happenings in Nigeria. And it concludes that there is a strong re-birth of injustice and oppression; which makes the threat of disintegration plaguing Nigeria very real. Consequently, the paper demonstrated the utility of historical knowledge as a political compass for guiding leadership in Nigeria to eschew past mistakes that bred secession.
Autoethnography: Engaging the Cusp of Praxis and Conjecture
Authors: Balogun Noah Opeyemi , Esoso Juliana , Ademowo Adeyemi Johnson
Published: July 2024

Autoethnography is an ethnographic inquiry that utilizes the autobiographic materials of the researcher as the primary data. It is a method as well as a theory which can serve in data analysis as well as useful in situating a research within a paradigm. Although seemingly recent, and has been robustly criticized, the goal of autoethnography, goes beyond merely ‘walking in the shoes’ to ‘engaging the shoe’ and the putting up a narrative for the ‘agent putting on the shoe’. Differing from other self-narrative writings such as autobiography and memoir, autoethnography emphasizes cultural analysis and interpretation of the researcher’s behaviors, thoughts and experiences in relation to others in society. Autoethnography therefore seeks to be ethnographical in its methodological orientation, cultural in its interpretive orientation, and autobiographical in its content orientation. In this work, the authors revisited a review of the nature of this inquiry method, its characteristics and benefits, as well as what it takes to produce a truly scholarly autoethnography without forgetting to unpack some of the observed pitfalls to look out for when doing what we choose to tag ‘good autoethnography’.
Revisiting the Midwest Invasion Strategy during the Nigerian Civil War
Authors: Opeyeoluwa Rotimi Olajide
Published: July 2024

The Nigerian Civil War was a conflict of great proportion that rocked the foundation of Nigeria between 1967-1970, with attendant horrors and hardships. Extant literatures on this particular incidence have failed to capture the issues in totality and some in recent times have resorted to peddling rumor and historical revisionism depending on the side of the divide they represent. This paper is interested in establishing the motive behind the Biafran Army invasion of the Midwest and how reversal of the initiative led to a chain of unanticipated consequences which collapsed both the initiative as well as the Republic itself in the final analysis. The paper relied on the use of oral historical sources and secondary sources such as books and journals; and is guided by Grand Strategy theory. Premised on the findings, the paper recognizes that the invasion was a necessary strategy and tactics by the Biafran military to open up its intended passage to Lagos in order to seize the Federal capital of Nigeria, but the ensuing operation was bogged down by accusations and counter-accusations of sabotage, mist-steps, reversal in the objective and demoralization of both the Biafran Army and civil populace. The paper concludes that in the face of renewed discussions on the civil war, there is a compelling need to beam the searchlight on intricate aspects of the civil war for informed analysis and knowledge.
Retraditionalizing the Quest: A Histori-cultural Case for Contemporary African Developmental Thought Pattern
Authors: Balogun Noah Opeyemi , Oyeniyi Toluwalope , Ajepe Ife , Ademowo Adeyemi Johnson
Published: July 2024

Critical developmental thinking started as a speculative debate of difference(s) and otherness, metamorphosing through the obstacles of the ideologies of ‘primitive’ mentality, ‘barbaric’ cultures, and ‘uncivilized’ civilizations to its current state. However, it should be stressed that in the process of giving form to the practice of developmental thinking in Africa, philosophers, and cultural studies scholars, especially, have frequently engaged in contentious debates and defensive discourses around the place and pivotal role of culture in development (most especially the role of ethnophilosophic materials). Many perceived this style of thinking as a way of still clinging to the inferior phase of developmental project, instead of ‘moving on’ to modernity with its alluring offers. Sticking with ‘tradition’ or the ‘ethnophilosophic materials’ and all related sorts, such as norms, values, indigenous languages, etc., are therefore pronounced as harmful to development. This work is a departure from the foregoing submission that considers ‘ethnophilosophic’ materials as harmful; our focus is on the place of histori- cultural ingredients in the pursuit of ‘development from below and with people’. This, we submitted, should be of interest to scholars that genuinely seek to rejig African developmental thought pattern, which should be a blend of historical lessons and the much needed culturalchanges.
A lossy compression algorithm for data basis images based on DCT decomposition and diffuse representation
Authors: Houas Amrane , Merahi Fateh , Mokhtari Zouhir
Published: July 2024

In this manuscript, we present a novel approach for compressing a database of images. Initially, we introduce a new representation that effectively reduces the data required to represent the image, enhancing the efficiency of subsequent compression steps. We apply the Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) to the new representation and perform thresholding at different levels for a selected image. The DCT is known for concentrating image energy into a few coefficients, making it ideal for compression. By calculating the Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR) variation of the reconstructed image and evaluating the percentage of non-zero coefficients after thresholding, we plot the corresponding curve. These calculations provide insights into the quality of the reconstructed image, ensuring minimal degradation from compression. We repeat the steps with the Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT), known for its multi-resolution analysis, to compare its performance against the DCT. The curves help us observe which process allows for image reconstruction with only a small percentage of coefficients, achieving significant data reduction. This comparative analysis determines the most effective method for various types of images. After analyzing the digital results from these curves, we generate and discuss the reconstructed image outcomes in detail. The digital and visual results presented at the conclusion demonstrate the robustness of the proposed strategy. We also explore potential applications in fields such as medical imaging, remote sensing, and multimedia storage, highlighting its versatility. Our findings suggest that the novel representation combined with DCT is highly effective, offering substantial storage space savings while maintaining image quality. These results are significant for theoretical research and practical implementations, providing a foundation for future advancements in image compression technologies.
Geriatric dentistry in palliative care: a systematic review
Authors: Gonçalves Rhuan Isllan dos Santos , Leite Sofia Hiluey de Aguiar , Silva André Rodrigo Justino da , Ferreira Alieny Cristina Duarte , Silva Fernanda Araújo da , Catão Maria Helena Chaves de Vaconcelos
Published: July 2024

This systematic review aimed to identify the role of geriatric dentistry in end-of-life palliative care by synthesizing the published scientific literature on the topic and analyzing its significance and contributions. Following PRISMA guidelines, this study is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024529548). Comprehensive electronic searches were conducted in the MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Scopus databases using the terms "Dental Care for the Elderly" and "Palliative Care," supplemented by meticulous manual searches. A total of 215 studies were initially retrieved, and 10 were meticulously selected based on the inclusion criteria. The results underscore the importance of multi/interdisciplinary collaboration and emphasize the need for performance improvement strategies in geriatric dentistry within palliative care settings. Although the scientific production in this area remains limited, dental interventions are demonstrated to be crucial, with various successful approaches well-documented. Current research strongly suggests that geriatric dentistry is an indispensable component of comprehensive palliative care, given that the oral cavity is significantly affected by the aging process.
In/Visible Voices: Investigating Asian American Music Teachers’ Experiences Through the Lens of AsianCrit
Authors: Weatherly Katy Ieong Cheng Ho
Published: July 2024

This study explored the experiences of six Asian American public school music teachers in the United States, utilizing Asian critical theory (AsianCrit) as a method of inquiry. The study brought to light the often invisible challenges these teachers confront, both in their personal upbringing and within the educational system. The analysis revealed four main themes: (a) not being perceived as “fully American,” (b) experiences of invisibility, (c) dealing with microaggressions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and (d) a commitment to social justice. The findings underscore the need for greater representation of Asian American music teachers and recognition of the barriers they frequently face.
Attitude, Knowledge and Perception Among General Public About Tele-Manas Services in Delhi NCR
Authors: Dua Kashish ,   Department of Psychology, Delhi University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Published: July 2024

This study delves into the impact of the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India, known as Tele MANAS, on public access to and perceptions of mental health services in Delhi NCR. Despite India's rich history in mental health awareness, contemporary hurdles such as accessibility and stigma persist. Tele MANAS end eavours to tackle these challenges by offering integrated tele-mental health services across the nation. Through a cross-sectional study involving 207 participants, this research delves into public attitudes, knowledge and awareness regarding Tele MANAS. Findings reveal a notable demand for mental health services but a limited awareness of the program. Notably, social media and television emerged as primary channels for awareness dissemination. While attitudes toward Tele MANAS were generally positive, there remains a need for targeted outreach to engage neutral segments of the population. Analysis uncovered variations in demand, awareness, and perception, highlighting the necessity for tailored strategies. This research holds significant implications for improving Tele MANAS's efficacy and advancing mental health care in India. By understanding the current landscape and addressing gaps in awareness and access, Tele MANAS can better serve the populace, particularly in regions like Delhi NCR. Moreover, the study underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to destigmatize mental health issues and ensure equitable access to quality care for all individuals, regardless of background or demographics.
Espermatocelectomía como Tratamiento Quirúrgico Definitivo para el Quiste de Epidídimo. Espermatozoides Vivos: Reporte de un Caso
Authors: Rodríguez Borrego Lázaro Deinys , Fernández Pérez Jorge Amed , Pérez Merique Grisel
Published: July 2024

Se presenta un paciente masculino de 35 años de edad, que acudió a consulta externa de Urología por presentar aumento de volumen hemiescrotal izquierdo, se realizó diagnóstico de quiste epidídimo, se realizó tratamiento quirúrgico mediante espermatocectomía. OBJETIVO: Presentamos un caso de quiste grande de epidídimo izquierdo en un adulto con espermatozoides vivos, con el objetivo de realizar espermatocelectomía como tratamiento quirúrgico definitivo. CONCLUSIONES: Una vez más el examen físico, la ecografía simple de testículo son herramientas certeras para el diagnóstico del caso. Luego del diagnóstico histopatológico y el oportuno tratamiento quirúrgico (espermatocelectomía) el paciente mantiene buen estado general.
RT-RPA Assay Combined with a Lateral Flow Strip to Detect Soybean Mosaic Virus
Authors: Oh Bong Geun , Yoon Ju-Yeon , Ju Ho-Jong
Published: July 2024

Soybean (Glycine max L.) is one of the most widely planted and used legumes in the world, being used for food, animal feed products, and industrial production. The soybean mosaic virus (SMV) is the most prevalent virus infecting soybean plants. This study developed a diagnostic method for the rapid and sensitive detection of SMV using a reverse transcription-recombinase polymerase amplification (RT-RPA) technique combined with a lateral flow strip (LFS). The RT-RPA and RT-RPA-LFS conditions to detect the SMV were optimized using the selected primer set that amplified part of the VPg protein gene. The optimized reaction temperature for the RT-RPA primer and RT-RPA-LFS primer used in this study was 38℃ for both, and the minimum reaction time was 10 min and 5 min, respectively. The RT-RPA-LFS was as sensitive as RT-PCR to detect SMV with 10 pg/μl of total RNA. The reliability of the developed RT-RPA-LFS assay was evaluated using leaves collected from soybean fields. The RT-RPA-LFS diagnostic method developed in this study will be useful as a diagnostic method that can quickly and precisely detect SMV in the epidemiological investigation of SMV, in the selection process of SMV-resistant varieties, on local farms with limited resources.
Digital Privacy Challenges in China: Human Flesh Search
Authors: Duan Yuhang
Published: July 2024

The advent of digital technology has brought unprecedented convenience but also significant challenges to personal privacy, particularly in China. The phenomenon of human flesh search (HFS), facilitated by both legal internet platforms and illicit information trade, has become a source of major privacy violations. This paper explores the effectiveness of China's current legal measures, particularly the Criminal Law as Article 253(A), in safeguarding personal information against these threats. It also examines the implications of these legal shortcomings on individuals daily lives and privacy. The dangers of human searches and their impact on the reality level are analyzed through detailed profiling of the parties involved in cases related to cyber violence. This report analyzes these legal inadequacies, comparing them with international standards, and suggests enhancements to better safeguard personal privacy in the digital age. By learning from international practices and rigorously adapting and enforcing its laws, China can better safeguard its citizens against privacy violations and set a standard for personal information protection in the digital era.
Research on Legal Issues of Tax Collection and Administration for Online Live Streaming Rewards
Authors: He Jiting
Published: July 2024

With the tide of the digital economy, an increasing number of individuals are showcasing their talents through online live streaming and earning reward income. However, compared to other income sources of the streamers, the nature of live streaming rewards presents a significant challenge to tax authorities due to its concealed characteristics. Based on the current legislative status in our country, this paper deeply analyzes the connotation and classification of live streaming reward income, revealing numerous issues faced in the field of tax collection and administration. These issues include but are not limited to the ambiguity of the taxpayer, unclear tax categories and rates, imperfect tax reporting systems, underdeveloped tax information sharing mechanisms, and an incomplete tax credit system. To effectively address these challenges, this paper constructs an overall framework around the elements of taxation and, in conjunction with existing tax laws and regulations, proposes practical and feasible suggestions for improvement.
The Identification of "Knowingly" in Crime of Assisting in Information Network-Related Criminal Activities
Authors: Liu Zhihan
Published: July 2024

In recent years, with the rapid development of network technology, the frequency of cyber crime cases has been increasing, and the criminal means are emerging in an endless stream. The Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China (IX), introduced in 2015, added crime of assisting in information network-related criminal activities. Once this crime has been introduced, there are many discussions on the definition of "knowingly", which may lead to the application of this crime too extended or limited. In order to solve this problem and better understand and apply the law, this paper mainly uses three research methods: literature research, case analysis and comparative analysis. Firstly, in terms of understanding the connotation of knowing, "knowing" is understood as "clearly knowing" and "should know". Secondly, the object of "knowing" is clearly defined. Understanding "knowingly" objects as "criminal acts" that conform to the objective aspects of specific criminal acts is sufficient. Finally, a method for identifying "knowing" is proposed, with a focus on adhering to the principle of combining subjectivity and objectivity.