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EFFECT OF HUMIC FEED ADDITIVE ON METABOLIC PROCESSES AND PRODUCTIVITY OF BEEF CATTLE
Authors: Kukhar Y. V. , Yermagambet B. T. , Kassenova Zh. M.
Published: January 2024

The use of made in Kazakhstan organic and mineral feed additives to in-crease the meat productivity of cattle is important for the agro-industrial complex of the Republic. During the study, qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials was made. Quality control of the finished feed additive was carried out following the requirements of the State Pharmacopoeia of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The studies were conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 23, 2008 No. 380, Regulation No. 7-1/625 dated 11/28/2014 and Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of September 22, 2003, on additives for use in animal feeding. Kazakh potassium humate of the Maykubensky deposit is sterile, non-pyrogenic, non-toxic, and harmless, with an average pH of 11.0-1.0, and has a biological effect on laboratory animals (white mice). The effectiveness analysis in the production experiment allowed us to identify the positive effect of feed additives on metabolic processes and increasing meat productivity in bulls. Regardless of age, on the 7th day of taking the feed additive of potassium humate, the calves' coats acquired a noticeable shine and a bright color, and shedding was completed with-in a month. Clinical signs of metabolic disorders and vitamin deficiency, detected in the farm at the time of the experiment in some animals, pass through 20-30 days from the beginning of the application of the feed additive. The optimal scheme for the use of feed additives was tested on the Kazakh meat breed Akbas, and the concentration of humic substances was selected for the maximum mani-festation of the biologically active effect. Animals became mobile and active, their rumination became more active, they grew noticeably, and the average daily weight gain increased by 7.6-8.9%.
GENERATION OF MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST TRICHINELLA SPIRALIS AND DETERMINATION OF THEIR IMMUNOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Authors: Akibekov O. S. , Zhagipar F. S. , Mukhanbetkaliyev Y. E. , Suranshiyev Zh. A. , Baibolin Zh. K.
Published: January 2024

Diagnosis of trichinellosis in humans and animals is still in the developmental stage of the most effective and sensitive test for early detection. Serological methods are the most sensitive for detecting trichinella invasion. However, there is a high risk of non-specific reactions with other parasitological diseases. To address this issue, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against excretory-secretory antigens (ESAg) of trichinella muscle larvae are employed. In this study, hybridomas secreting mAbs against ES-Ag of Trichinella spiralis muscle larvae were generated. Out of 79 colonies, 5 mAb producer monoclonal clones (1D5, 1E7, 3C10, 4D6, 4F7) were obtained, and further stability testing selected 3 clones (1D5, 1E7, and 4F7) that yielded 14 to 40% active subclones. Western blotting using T. spiralis ES antigens demonstrated that the mAbs recognized a single band at 75 kDa. The productivity of the clones ranged from 2.0 to 4.0 mg/ml of protein. The obtained results indicate that the high activity, specificity of mAbs, and productivity of the clones recommend these mAbs for application in diagnostic purposes.
Diaspora, Gender and Identity Transformations inthe Context African Philosophy and Culture: A Case of Zimbabwe.
Authors: Mlambo Nefasi
Published: January 2024

his paper sought to explore diaspora, gender and identity transformations in the context African philosophy and culture. The paper explored diaspora, gender and identity transformations of Zimbabwean society and the concomitant demise of socio-cultural practices, dissecting how diasporas have shaped its cultural identity. 20 participants were purposively drawn from adult Zimbabwean family members living in the diaspora or with diasporic lived experiences of more than three years. The author used a scoping review of literature related to African philosophy, diaspora, gender and identity using search engines. Questionnaires and interview schedule were also used to gather data. Results show that diasporic experiences produce fused, identity and gender modes of cultural dimensions marked by significant, negative transformations. Gender was found to be a central cog that affects every stage of the migration process, interactions and subsequent outcomes. Additionally, it was noted that men are the worst affected as they are faced with challenges of trying to model families within the philosophy or context of African gender, sex and identity whilst children born in the diaspora face a myriad of challenges trying to meet the desired or accepted status. From these findings it could be concluded that diaspora life and identity exist under highly toxic and polarized relations which harbours identity confusion, mental instability, altered gender roles and to some extent self-destructive behaviours like prostitution, drugs and substance abuse, mutilation and suicide. The researcher therefore recommends collaborative, large-scale researches with those in the diaspora. The government should establish Zimbabwean culture centres in countries where Zimbabweans are diaspora to preserve our philosophies. Another recommendation is to curb the diaspora ecstasy as well as provision of multicultural counseling to those in the diaspora.
MASTERING COMPLIANCE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS IN ACCOUNTING AND CYBERSECURITY
Authors: Temitayo Oluwaseun Abrahams  , Sarah Kuzankah Ewuga  , ` Simon Kaggwa , ` Prisca Ugomma Uwaoma , Azeez Olanipekun Hassan  , Samuel Onimisi Dawodu
Published: January 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business and technology, the intersection of accounting and cybersecurity has become a focal point for organizations striving to maintain integrity, security, and regulatory adherence. This paper presents a meticulous examination of regulatory frameworks governing both accounting and cybersecurity domains. The study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intricate compliance landscape, offering valuable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and scholars. The investigation unfolds through a dual lens, meticulously dissecting the regulatory intricacies surrounding financial reporting in accounting and the safeguarding of digital assets in cybersecurity. A critical analysis of prominent global regulatory bodies, such as the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and cybersecurity standards like ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework, forms the cornerstone of this research. The paper delves into the historical evolution of accounting and cybersecurity regulations, identifying key milestones and paradigm shifts that have shaped the current regulatory environment. It explores the synergies and dissonances between these two critical domains, shedding light on how compliance efforts in one area may impact the other. Furthermore, the study investigates the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing in the context of regulatory compliance. By examining real-world case studies and industry best practices, this thesis provides practical insights for organizations seeking to navigate the complex terrain of compliance in an era of digital transformation. The paper offers a holistic and forward-looking perspective on the regulatory frameworks governing accounting and cybersecurity. Through its comprehensive analysis, the thesis aims to equip professionals and academics with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the intricate regulatory landscape, fostering a proactive and adaptive approach to compliance in the dynamic business environment.

Keywords: Regulatory Frameworks, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Blockchain
Field assessments on impact of CO2 concentration fluctuations along with complex terrain flows on the estimation of the net ecosystem exchange of temperate forests
Authors: Teng Dexiong , Zhu Jiaojun , Gao Tian , Yu Fengyuan , Zhu Yuan , Zhou Xinhua , Yang Bai
Published: January 2024

Abstract. The CO2 storage (Fs) is the cumulation or depletion in CO2 amount over a period in an ecosystem. Along with the eddy-covariance flux and wind-stream advection of CO2, it is a major term in the net ecosystem CO2 exchange (NEE) equation, dominating under stable atmospheric stratification for forest ecosystems over complex terrains. However, estimating the Fs remains challenging due to the frequent gusts and random fluctuations in boundary-layer flows, posing difficulties in capturing the true trend of CO2 changes for accurate storage estimation using eddy-covariance along with the atmospheric profile techniques. Using the measurements from Qingyuan Ker Towers equipped with NEE instrument systems separately covering mixed-broadleaf, oak, and larch forests in a mountain watershed, this study investigates the gust periods and CO2 fluctuation magnitudes while examining their impact on Fs estimation in relation to the terrain complexity index (TCI). The gusts induce CO2 fluctuations at numerous periods of 1 to 10 min over two hours. Diurnal, seasonal, and spatial differences (P < 0.01) in the maximum amplitude of CO2 fluctuations (Amax) ranges from 1.6 to 136.7 ppm and these difference in a period (Pmax) at the same significant level ranges 140 to 170 second. The Amax and Pmax are significantly correlated to the magnitude and random error of Fs with diurnal and seasonal differences. These correlations decrease as CO2 averaging time windows becomes longer. To minimize the uncertainties of Fs, a constant [CO2] averaging time window for the Fs estimates is not ideal. Dynamic averaging time windows and a decision-level fusion model can reduce the potential Fs underestimation by 28.6 %–33.3 %, being equivalent to 1.9 %–4.3 % NEE underestimation for temperate forests. The study’s approach is notable for incorporating TCI and utilizing three flux towers for replication, making the findings applicable to similar regions with a single tower.
Monitoring flying insects with Doppler cloud radar and in situ precipitation sensors
Authors: Lochmann Moritz , Kalesse-Los Heike , Addison Freya , Maahn Maximilian
Published: January 2024

Flying insect biomass declined by 76 % from 1989-2016 in Germany (Hallmann et al., 2017). However, insects are vital to food security and a functioning eco system. In the atmosphere, flying insects are continuously observed by cloud and weather radars, albeit usually as unwanted clutter. Techniques to filter out insects in radar data can in turn be used to extract the insect signal for further examination. In this study, the supervised machine learning model VOODOO (Schimmel et al., 2022), developed to detect cloud liquid beyond lidar attenuation by its characteristic signatures in the Doppler spectra, is modified and used to detect flying insects in Doppler cloud radar data based on their characteristic spectral signatures. The main cloud radar data set contains 15 months of continuous observations in Leipzig, Germany (Dec 2020 to Mar 2022). In addition, multiple months of field experiment data from Punta Arenas, Chile (2018), Lindenberg, Germany (2020), and the SAIL campaign in Colorado, USA (2022/23), are available for investigation.
Close to the ground, flying insects are detected by the Video In Situ Snowfallsensor VISSS (Maahn et al., 2023). Even though the VISSS was developed for observing snowfall by recording shadow images of snow particles while precipitating, we will show the potential of the instrument for observing flying insects and quantifying their concentration. VISSS data are available from Ny-Ålesund, Norway, since 2021 and from Hyytiälä, Finland, in 2021/22 and again from winter 2023 onwards.
 
Hallmann CA, Sorg M, Jongejans E, Siepel H, Hofland N, Schwan H, et al. (2017) More than 75 percent decline over 27 years in total flying insect biomass in protected areas. PLoS ONE 12(10): e0185809. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0185809
Maahn, M., Moisseev, D., Steinke, I., Maherndl, N., and Shupe, M. D.: Introducing the Video In Situ Snowfall Sensor (VISSS), EGUsphere [preprint], https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2023-655, 2023.
Schimmel, W., Kalesse-Los, H., Maahn, M., Vogl, T., Foth, A., Garfias, P. S., and Seifert, P.: Identifying cloud droplets beyond lidar attenuation from vertically pointing cloud radar observations using artificial neural networks, Atmos. Meas. Tech., 15, 5343–5366, https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-15-5343-2022, 2022.
Attribution von Hitzewellen und Dürren unter Berücksichtigung extremaler Abhängigkeiten
Authors: Meurer Pascal , Szemkus Svenja , Buschow Sebastian , Friederichs Petra
Published: January 2024

Seit Beginn des 21. Jahrhunderts steht die Klimawissenschaft durch das Auftreten von Hitzewellen (sowie dem simultanen Auftreten von Hitzewellen und Dürren), deren aktuelles Ausmaß seit Beginn der Wetteraufzeichnungen einmalig ist, vor der Frage, ob solche Ereignisse bereits Folge der bis dato detektierten, anthropogenen Klimaveränderung sind, oder auch ohne anthropogene Treibhausgasemissionen aufgetreten wären.  Um diese Frage zu beantworten, wurde inzwischen eine Vielzahl von Publikationen veröffentlicht, die sich mit der Attribution einzelner Hitzewellen befassen. Im Gegensatz dazu gibt es bislang lediglich eine geringe Anzahl an Studien, die sich mit der Attribution von zusammengesetzten Ereignissen - hier dem simultanen Auftreten von Hitzewellen und Dürren - befassen. 
Um eine Attribution solcher meteorologischer Extremereignisse durchzuführen, wird in diesem Beitrag auf CMIP6-Klimasimulationen zurückgegriffen, die den Klimazustand der vergangenen 170 Jahre mit und ohne anthropogene Einflüsse simulieren (historisch bzw. historisch-natürlich). Um eine kompakte Repräsentation dieser multivariaten, meteorologischen Felder zu erhalten, werden Indizes genutzt, die von S. Szemkus und P. Friederichs in einer Studie im Rahmen des Forschungsprojektes ClimXtreme im Jahr 2023 vorgestellt und entwickelt wurden. Auf Basis einer Hauptkomponentenanalyse bzw. Singulärwertzerlegung wird dabei unter Berücksichtigung extremaler Abhängigkeiten ein zeitabhängiger Index definiert (sog. "Extremal Pattern Index"), der an unterschiedlichen Orten auftretende Extremereignisse räumlich aggregiert beschreiben kann. Für das simultane Auftreten zweier Extremereignisse kann analog ein (univariater) zeitabhängiger Index definiert werden.  
Unter Verwendung dieser Indizes kann gezeigt werden, dass der Index für die Reanalyse-Daten (ERA5) des ECMWF im Zeitraum von 1984-2014 über Europa den historischen Klimasimulationen (mit anthropogenen Treibhausgasen) zugeordnet werden kann. Weiter kann unter Nutzung bereits etablierter Methoden zur Attribution von Extremereignissen aufgezeigt werden, dass die Hitzewellen (charakterisiert durch eine Temperaturanomalie) 2003 und 2010 über Europa zu einer sehr hohen Wahrscheinlichkeit in einer Welt ohne anthropogene Treibhausgasemissionen nicht eingetreten wären. Wird neben dem Auftreten von Hitze auch das simultane Auftreten eines Niederschlagsdefizits (meteorologische Dürre) mit einbezogen, so kann gezeigt werden, dass diese zusammengesetzten Ereignisse ebenfalls bezüglich der anthropogenen Treibhausgase attribuiert werden können.  
Zusammenhänge verschiedener Wetterbedingungen mit der physischen Aktivität in stündlicher Auflösung
Authors: Tunn Siiri , Becker Nico , Rust Henning , Knoll Nina , Keller Jan
Published: January 2024

Physische Aktivität ist einer der wichtigsten Faktoren für die menschliche Gesundheit, jedoch erreichen ca. 28 % der Weltbevölkerung nicht die Empfehlungen der Weltgesundheitsorganisation. Die physische Aktivität kann im Alltag beispielsweise durch Sport oder Spazierengehen gesteigert werden, wobei die Wetterbedingungen eine Erleichterung oder ein Hindernis dafür darstellen können. Aufgrund des Klimawandels nehmen Extremwetterereignisse zu, was zu einer Abnahme der physischen Aktivität führt. Vor allem ist die weitere zukünftige Zunahme von Hitzewellen für vulnerable Gruppen ein Problem. Aktuelle Forschung zeigt, dass höhere Lufttemperaturen, mehr Tageslicht, keine Niederschläge und geringe Windgeschwindigkeiten mit mehr physischer Aktivität assoziiert sind. Es existieren jedoch Studien, die gegenteilige oder keine Zusammenhänge zeigen.
An der „Days in Motion“ Studie haben 676 Personen (18-80 Jahre) aus 338 heterosexuellen Paaren bis zu 12 Monate von 2013 bis 2015 aus der Metropolregion Berlin teilgenommen. Mittels Akzelerometer wurden die Minuten der physischen Aktivität gemessen. Die Bewegungsdaten wurden mit meteorologischen Variablen (Lufttemperatur, relative Luftfeuchte, Niederschlag, Windgeschwindigkeit, Windrichtung, Sonnenscheindauer und Bewölkungsgrad) aus Berlin verbunden. Zur Analyse werden Multilevel-Modelle verwendet, welche die Ebenen der Datenstruktur so abbilden, dass Stunden in Tage und Wochen sowie in Personen und Paaren verschachtelt sind. Es werden Zusammenhänge der Minuten der physischen Aktivität pro Stunde mit den verschiedenen Wetterbedingungen untersucht. Weiterhin werden Moderationen dieser Zusammenhänge durch individuelle Eigenschaften (z.B. Alter, Geschlecht, body-mass index [BMI], Fitnesslevel) exploriert. Die Veränderung der physischen Aktivität während günstiger oder ungünstiger Wetterbedingungen wird quantifiziert. Zukünftige Forschung kann die Erkenntnisse für personenbezogene Maßnahmen oder Kommunikationsstrategien nutzen, um es Personen trotz klimawandelbedingter zunehmender ungünstiger Wetterbedingungen zu erleichtern, physisch aktiv zu sein.
Subseasonal-to-seasonal forecasts through self-supervised learning
Authors: Thümmel Jannik , Strnad Felix , Schlör Jakob , Goswami Bedartha
Published: January 2024

Sub-seasonal to seasonal (S2S) weather forecasts play a crucial role in guiding decision-making processes related to agricultural planning, energy management, and disaster mitigation. Operated on time scales spanning weeks to months, these forecasts distinguish themselves from short-term predictions in two key aspects: (i) the atmospheric dynamics on these timescales are accurately described only through statistical means, and (ii) these dynamics exhibit large-scale phenomena in both spatial and temporal dimensions. Despite the success of deep learning (DL) in short-term weather forecasting, DL-based S2S predictions face challenges arising from limited training data and significant predictability fluctuations due to varying atmospheric conditions. To enhance the reliability of S2S forecasts by incorporating the latest DL advancements, our proposal involves the application of the masked auto-encoder (MAE) framework. This framework aims to learn comprehensive representations of large-scale atmospheric phenomena from high-resolution global data. Beyond assessing the suitability of these learned representations for S2S forecasting, our investigation extends to their potential to account for climatic phenomena, such as the Madden-Julian Oscillation, recognized for enhancing predictability on S2S timescales.
Borehole Thermometry Measurements to reconstruct the warming of the last century of the East Antarctic Plateau
Authors: Hirsch Nora , Shaju Kshema , Zaspel Peper , Laepple Thomas
Published: January 2024

The Antarctic ice represents the greatest potential source of global sea-level rise, and its response to climate change introduces significant uncertainty in future projections. Understanding recent climatic trends in East Antarctica is challenging due to a limited instrumental record. Additionally, paleoclimatic information from ice cores hasn't been able to resolve recent temperature changes on the Antarctic Plateau, mainly because of noise affecting the high-resolution climate signal and uncertainties in the transfer function between climate and ice-core records. Complementary to the information derived from ice cores, the temperature distribution through the ice sheet also provides a record of past climate changes. This allows the reconstruction of the past surface temperature history based on the vertical temperature profile obtained from boreholes. On the East Antarctic Plateau, shallow (200m) boreholes measured with an accuracy of <10mK should allow the reconstruction of the temperature evolution of the last century, and thus enable a better determination of Antarctic climate sensitivity. Here, we present our measurement setup as well as the first results from the field season of 2023/24, measuring the borehole temperature at the EPICA Dronning Maud Land Drilling Site (Kohnen Station).
Artificial Intelligence in Climate Change Research: An Overview of Impact and Application Areas
Authors: Burmester Christian , Scantamburlo Teresa
Published: January 2024

This work presents a comprehensive meta-analysis aimed at characterizing the intricate landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and their impact within the domain of climate change research, both in adaptation and mitigation efforts. Notably, a significant upswing in this interdisciplinary intersection has been observed since 2020. Utilizing advanced topic clustering techniques and qualitative analysis, we have discerned 12 distinct impact and application areas: disaster and risk management, ecosystems and biodiversity, infrastructure and industry, the energy sector, agriculture, healthcare, land use and urban planning, emissions and materials, businesses and information science, wildfires, and water and marine environments. The work furnishes a data-rich panoramic view regarding the functions and roles that AI takes on in these areas. Identified tasks range from predicting and forecasting, to measuring, monitoring, classifying, modelling, and sensing, among others. The intention is to offer valuable guidance to the scholarly community and propel further research endeavors, encouraging meticulous examinations of research trends and gaps in addressing the formidable challenges posed by climate change.
Machine-Learning-basierte Analyse und Rekonstruktion von Meeresoberflächentemperaturen der Nordsee
Authors: Hinrichs Claudia , Kadow Christopher , Meuer Johannes , Kruschke Tim
Published: January 2024

Das Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrografie (BSH) analysiert wöchentlich die Meeresoberflächentemperaturen (sea surface temperature, SST) der Nord- und Ostsee im operationellen Betrieb. Seit 1995 geschieht dies in einem halb-automatisierten Prozess, in welchem täglich erfasste Satellitenmessungen und Temperaturmessungen von Schiffen und Stationen erst manuell geprüft und dann zu Wochenmitteln zusammengefasst werden. Über Lücken in der Fläche wird im aktuellen Prozess mit einem Krigingverfahren interpoliert.Seit 2023 wird für diesen wöchentlichen Prozess, zunächst für die Nordsee, eine neue Methode entwickelt, welche auf maschinellem Lernen (ML) basiert und ein intelligentes Auffüllen der lückenhaften Beobachtungen ermöglichen soll. Konkret wird hierbei der Ansatz des „Inpaintings“ verwendet - urspünglich in der digitalen Bildbearbeitung verwurzelt. Dabei wird ein „Convolutional Neural Network“ (CNN) mit vollständingen Daten“bildern“, z.B. aus Ozean-Modellen oder Reanalysen trainiert. Das hierbei verwendete neuronale Netzwerk basiert auf einer „partial convolution“ Technik, die auch bei großen, unregelmäßig geformten Datenlücken zuverlässig funktionieren soll.Hier präsentieren wir erste, vielversprechende Ergebnisse unseres ML-Modells, das mit täglichen SST-Daten aus BSH-eigenen Klimamodellsimulationen und des operationellen Ozeanmodells des BSH trainiert wurde. Zudem wurden aus täglichen Satellitendaten Masken erstellt, die dem ML-Modell realistische Datenlücken vorgeben. Im jetzigen setup liegt der mittlere Temperaturfehler (RMSE) zum Beispiel bei ca. 0.3°C.Die bestehende wöchentliche SST Analyse hat eine horizontale Auflösung von 20 km, mit der neuen Methode und den hochaufgelösten Trainingsdaten streben wir zukünftig eine höhere Auflösung von ca. 5 km an. Perspektivisch soll uns der ML-Ansatz nicht nur ermöglichen, die wöchentliche SST Analyse weiter zu automatisieren, sondern es soll auch geprüft werden, ob eine neue Rekonstruktion von Nordseetemperaturen für die Zeit vor der Satelliten-Ära möglich ist.
Large-scale perspective on the extreme near-surface winds in the central North Atlantic
Authors: Stanković Aleksa , Messori Gabriele , Pinto Joaquim G. , Caballero Rodrigo
Published: January 2024

Abstract. This study investigates the role of large-scale atmospheric processes in the development of cyclones causing extreme surface winds over the central North Atlantic basin (30° to 60° N, 10° to 50° W), focusing on the extended winter period (October–March) from 1950 until 2020 and using the ERA5 reanalysis product. Extreme surface wind events are identified as footprints of spatio-temporally contiguous 10 m wind exceedances over the local 98th percentile. Cyclones that cause the top 1 % most intense wind footprints (‘top extremes’) are identified and selected for further analysis. These are compared to a set of cyclones yielding wind footprints with exceedances marginally above the 98th percentile (‘moderate extremes’). Cyclones leading to top extremes are, from their time of cyclogenesis, characterized by the presence of pre-existing downstream cyclones, a strong polar jet, and positive upper-level potential vorticity anomalies to the north. All these features are absent or much weaker in the case of moderate extremes, suggesting that they play a key role in the top extreme’ explosive development and in the generation of spatially-extended wind footprints. Furthermore, analysis of the pressure tendency equation over the cyclones’ evolution reveals that, although the leading contributions to surface pressure decrease vary from cyclone to cyclone, top extremes have on average a greater diabatic contribution than moderate extremes.
Developing and conducting a language inclusivity assessment on a health science library’s website, LibGuides, and signage
Authors: Morgan-Daniel Jane , Norton Hannah F. , Edwards Mary E. , Daley Matthew
Published: January 2024

Background: A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team at a university health science library created a checklist for inclusive language and conducted an assessment of their library’s website, LibGuides, and physical and digital signage. Inclusive language was defined as “language that is free from words, phrases or tones that reflect prejudiced, stereotyped or discriminatory views of particular people or groups”.
1BCase Presentation: The 32-item checklist facilitated the identification of gendered language, stereotypes, ableist language, racist language, stigmatizing language, slang, acronyms, and out-of-date terminology regarding physical and mental health conditions. From the library’s website, 20 instances were noted for which improvements were necessary. Out of the 130 LibGuides reviewed, 23 LibGuides had no changes needed and 107 had changes identified relating to language inclusivity (14 strongly recommended changes and 116 suggested changes). Regarding the signage, one flyer was removed for reprinting.
2BConclusion: The checklist enabled the team to implement a number of improvements to the library’s website and LibGuides. The checklist has been shared with Library Technology Services and the wider campus libraries’ Usability Committee for future use, and has also been added to the DEI Team’s LibGuide for use by others outside of the university.
Alexander Fleming: a second look
Authors: Gerberi Danielle
Published: January 2024

In 1928, Alexander Fleming (1881-1955) identified penicillin, the world's first antibiotic. It was a chance discovery that could have easily been missed had Fleming not taken a second look at a contaminated Petri dish. The discovery of penicillin marked a profound turning point in history as it was the first time deadly infections such as bacterial pneumonia, sepsis, diphtheria, meningitis, and puerperal fever after childbirth could be cured, and it paved the way for the development of additional antibiotics. The Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum, one of several London Museums of Health and Medicine, is a reconstruction of Fleming’s laboratory in its original location at St. Mary’s Hospital. As if stepping back in time, visitors gain a glimpse into the man, his bacteriology work, and the events surrounding this important finding. For those unable to travel to London, this article provides a brief narrative of the fascinating story.
The Impact of Institutional Performance and Environmental Sustainability on Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan
Authors: Arslan Syed Muhammad , Kanwal Amna , Kazmi Syed Muhammad Farman Ali , Rahman Saif Ur
Published: January 2024

In the context of Pakistan, this study aims to investigate how environmental sustainability, institutional performance, financial inclusion, and economic growth interact with and affect foreign direct investment .to determine if there are substantial causal linkages or correlations between these factors, as well as how these independent variables affect FDI inflows and outflows in Pakistan. The study also intends to offer insights on how individuals and governments may support FDI in the Pakistani setting. The research uses time-series data collected from 1997 to 2022 from the  (ICRG) and (WDI) .It uses NARDL modelling to analyses the dynamic relationships between FDI, environmental sustainability, institutional performance, financial inclusion, and economic growth in the context of Pakistan. Unit root tests are used to evaluate each factor's stationarity. It seeks to clarify the short- and long-term correlations between these factors by doing this. The NARDL approach reveals substantial discrepancies in the connection among independent variables and foreign direct investment. The study finds connections between FDI and the selected independent variables that are both short- and long-term with positive and negative shocks. Foreign direct investment (FDI) benefits from institutional performance and economic development in both the short and long run, although it is less immediately influenced by financial inclusion and environmental sustainability. This highlights not just the need for more research to explore the collateral advantages of sustainability and financial inclusion, but also the necessity of supporting institutions and economic growth to attract foreign direct investment. To attract more foreign direct investment, Pakistan may really promote measures that support economic growth and institutional effectiveness. This adds to the body of scholarly research and offers useful advice to stakeholders and policymakers who want to maximize FDI inflows while fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Pakistan.
EDUCAÇÃO COMO FORMAÇÃO HUMANA: A AUTONOMIA, A ESPERANÇA E AS TDIC’s
Authors: Carneiro Everton Nery , Marques Elisangela Carvalho Barbosa de Brito , Novais Diná Santana de , Santos Franciele Nascimento dos
Published: January 2024

Este artigo se lança sobre a seguinte questão: como a autonomia, a esperança e as TDIC’s (Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação) contribuem no processo de educação como formação humana? Este lançar-se é feito a partir de Paulo Freire, em suas obras “Pedagogia da Autonomia” e “Pedagogia da Esperança”. O autor apresenta-se como educador que, ao pensar o ser humano, a sociedade e suas relações, ocupou-se em debater a educação refletindo em como poder transformá-la existencialmente a partir de uma práxis engajada diante do compromisso e participação de todos(as), na perspectiva de uma educação libertadora que possa cooperar para que educando torne-se sujeito de seu próprio desenvolvimento, via construção de autonomia e ação da esperança. Ao trabalhar com a tríade autonomia-esperança-TDIC’s, foi possível fazer algumas considerações, sendo uma das mais importantes a de que o futuro é disputado no presente, então a educação democrática, progressista, tecnológica e humanizada que almejamos para o futuro se constrói no presente.
 PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Tecnologia; Pedagogia; Práxis; Educação Progressista.
INVESTIGANDO MOVIMENTOS SOCIAIS CONTEMPORÂNEOS COM FERRAMENTAS DIGITAIS: UM GUIA PRÁTICO DE PESQUISA
Authors: Penna Mariana Affonso
Published: January 2024

Este artigo propõe um guia prático para pesquisas sobre mobilizações políticas e movimentos sociais contemporâneos utilizando ferramentas digitais. Ele destaca a relevância do uso do digital em meio às complexas dinâmicas dos ativismos no período recente, assim como o potencial das Humanidades Digitais – um campo de estudos que une as disciplinas das humanidades e ciências sociais com a tecnologia digital – para aprofundar estas investigações. Para isso, apresenta um guia dividido em seis passos, que vão desde a definição do problema até a interpretação e comunicação dos resultados, valendo-se de variadas ferramentas e softwares. Com esse material, pretende-se auxiliar pesquisadores e contribuir para um avanço na compreensão das mobilizações sociais contemporâneas.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Movimentos Sociais; Humanidades Digitais; Análise de Dados; Guia de Pesquisa.
CONCEPÇÕES DE TECNOLOGIA DE PROFESSORES DE HISTÓRIA EM MOMENTO DE EXPANSÃO DO DIGITAL
Authors: Santos Francisco Amarildo Freires dos , Carvalho Jaciara de Sá
Published: January 2024

Este artigo apresenta achados de uma pesquisa motivada pela curiosidade epistemológica de saber se professores de História, área que tende a discutir a humanidade, seus contextos e culturas, também compartilhariam do discurso hegemônico frente às tecnologias. Por meio da análise de conteúdo de respostas a questionários e entrevistas com professores de História, a pesquisa aponta a predominância da concepção neutra de tecnologia sob duas perspectivas: instrumental e determinista, a partir de aportes de Feenberg. O trabalho soma-se às poucas pesquisas que atentam para valores, interesses e relações a fim de expor a natureza política das tecnologias e aponta a necessidade de formação crítica de professores em sociedade cada vez mais orientada por linhas digitais.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Professor; Tecnologia; Ensino de História; Feenberg.
ALFABETIZAÇÃO MIDIÁTICA E DIREITOS HUMANOS: A FOTOGRAFIA OPORTUNIZANDO OUTRAS COMPOSIÇÕES PARA A FORMAÇÃO CIDADÃ NO TERRITÓRIO ESCOLAR
Authors: Brum Alissom Roberto , Schmidt Saraí Patrícia
Published: January 2024

O presente trabalho discute o comprometimento das instituições educativas e de seus profissionais com a relação entre alfabetização midiática e direitos humanos. O estudo propõe uma incursão pela práxis da Revisão de Literatura (RL), envidando um diálogo entre a RL, considerando conceitos como os de direitos humanos, educação, mídia e fotografia, e experiências de extensão universitária no desenvolvimento de ações que articulam a linguagem fotográfica e suas tecnologias no território escolar. Trata-se de um artigo teórico-reflexivo, metodologicamente caracterizado como qualitativo, documental e bibliográfico. A contribuição dá-se mais como apresentação de uma fonte de inquietação do que como encontro de soluções únicas e indedutíveis.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Educação. Direitos Humanos. Mídia.
“VOCÊS CONSEGUEM ME OUVIR?” POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS E A PRÁTICA DOCENTE POR TRÁS DAS TELAS DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Silva Priscilla Barros da
Published: January 2024

Este artigo trata de como o trabalho docente foi representado nas políticas públicas por meio dos pareceres emitidos pelo CNE no período da pandemia, confrontando com a realidade vivenciada nas instituições educativas. Tem por objetivo analisar o enfoque dado por eles ao trabalho docente, por meio desses documentos e da pesquisa de campo realizada em grupo focal com professoras. Para tanto, utilizamos como metodologia o levantamento bibliográfico, a análise dos pareceres emitidos pelo CNE e a pesquisa empírica com o grupo focal de professoras que vivenciaram o período da pandemia, na cidade de Goiânia. Conclui-se que, embora os/as docentes sejam mencionados/as nos documentos, o que se evidencia pela prática apresentada pelas professoras são políticas que não coincidiram com a realidade vivida no contexto da educação durante a utilização do ensino remoto.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Trabalho Docente; Pandemia; Políticas Educacionais.
CONTRIBUIÇÕES DAS TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS PARA A FORMAÇÃO SENSÍVEL NO CAMPO DA EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA COM TRILHAS VIRTUAIS
Authors: Andrade Danielle Müller de , Montiel Fabiana Celente , Silva Patrícia da Rosa Louzada da
Published: January 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar a contribuição das trilhas virtuais para o estímulo dos sentidos humanos, o despertar de sentimentos e a promoção de reflexões sobre temáticas socioambientais, sob uma perspectiva estético-ambiental. Participaram do estudo nove estudantes do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Ambiental da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, que, após percorrerem três trilhas virtuais, preencheram um formulário online sobre sensações e sentimentos decorrentes da experiência vivida e temáticas socioambientais que emergiram durante o percurso. O corpus foi analisado por meio da Análise Textual Discursiva. Dentre os resultados, destacam-se a possibilidade de revisitar o passado e de despertar variados sentimentos, e o potencial das trilhas virtuais para problematizar questões socioambientais.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Educação Estético-Ambiental; Trilhas; Formação Integral; Reflexões Estético-Ambientais.
ANÁLISE MULTITEMPORAL DO USO E COBERTURA DO SOLO, LÂMINA D’ÁGUA E FREQUÊNCIA DE FOGO DA REGIÃO HIDROGRÁFICA DO TOCANTINS-ARAGUAIA
Authors: Silva Bernardino Tales Emanuel , José Ribeiro Hugo
Published: January 2024

RESUMO: A Região Hidrográfica do Tocantins – Araguaia é uma importante região de desenvolvimento socioeconômico do país, corresponde por 11% da área territorial nacional e é a segunda maior região em disponibilidade hídrica. Nas últimas décadas tem se um aumento na demanda desse recurso, o que levanta um alerta acerca dos impactos negativos advindo de seu manejo inadequado. O objetivo desse estudo consistiu em analisar o comportamento multitemporal do uso e cobertura do solo, dimensões de lâmina d’água e frequência de fogo da macrorregião hidrográfica do Tocantins- Araguaia - MHTA e suas mesorregiões, utilizando dados disponibilizados pela Plataforma Mapbiomas entre os anos de 1985 e 2020. Para tanto, foram utilizados os dados raster disponibilizados na plataforma, os quais foram classificados e processados a partir das ferramentas de SIG, a fim de se extrair as informações necessárias ao estudo. Os resultados demostraram uma diminuição significativa na lâmina de água na mesorregião hidrográfica do Araguaia – MHA, processo que tem se intensificado devido aumento da conversão das classes de uso do solo, principalmente para as atividades de pastagem e cultivo. As demais regiões apesar de não apresentaram alterações significativas na lâmina de água, sofreram grandes processos de conversão do uso do solo que impactaram no aumento da frequência de fogo, provocando importantes perdas a diversidade biológica da região.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO GEOTÉCNICA DE UMA AREIA RECICLADA PARA USO EM ESTRUTURAS DE SOLO REFORÇADO (ESR) COM GEOSSINTÉTICOS
Authors: Oliveira Priscila , Carlos Guedes dos Santos Eder
Published: January 2024

A indústria da construção civil (ICC) é um importante setor da economia, pois gera muitos empregos de forma direta e indireta. Por outro lado, ela demanda uma intensa extração de recursos naturais e produz grandes volumes de resíduos de construção e demolição (RCD). Uma destinação ambientalmente correta para esses resíduos é a sua reciclagem. Os resíduos de construção e demolição reciclados (RCD-R) têm mostrado ampla aplicabilidade em obras geotécnicas. Nesse contexto, este estudo apresenta a caracterização geotécnica (propriedades físicas e mecânicas) de um tipo de RCD-R nomeado “areia marrom”. As amostras de RCD-R foram coletadas durante um longo período para verificar a variabilidade do material. Foram utilizados os métodos normalmente empregados para a caracterização geotécnica de solos. Para a investigação das propriedades mecânicas, foi realizado o ensaio de cisalhamento direto. A distribuição granulométrica revelou que o RCD-R apresentou uma baixa variabilidade e que as curvas encontram-se muito próximas aos intervalos granulométricos recomendados por normativas internacionais para material de preenchimento de estruturas de solo reforçado. Nos ensaios de cisalhamento foi verificado que o material apresentou excelentes valores de ângulo de atrito e valores consideráveis de intercepto de coesão. Conclui-se que o RCD-R demonstra ser um material com excelentes propriedades geotécnicas e como um material atrativo a ser empregado também por uma questão ambiental.
Analysis of Changes in the BK21 Project using Policy Feedback Theory
Authors:   Korea Society Of The Politics Of Education, Kang Miri , Lee Hyun Ju , Shin Yu-jin , Jeong Eunseo , Byun Ki yong
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyzes the formation and changes in the BK21 project using policy feedback theory, which assumes that policies at earlier stages influence policies at subsequent stages. The analysis revealed that the BK21 project concentrates resources on leading universities in the metropolitan area, science and technology specialized universities, and regional hub universities. This focus is determined through a quantitative assessment centered on the social construction of a “research-oriented university.” Furthermore, the study interprets this persistence as a result of reinforcing vested interests through the enhanced educational and research capabilities (resource effects) and increased self-efficacy among the selected universities in subsequent projects and policy decision-making processes (interpretive effects), leading to path dependence. The significance of this study lies in its expanded application of policy feedback theory from individual to organizational behavioral levels, confirming its usefulness in analyzing domestic education policies.
Review Analysis of Modern Methods for Determining Ore Dilution
Authors:   NPJSC «Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University», Kazakhstan, Karaganda, N. Nazarbayev Avenue, 56,, IMASHEV Askar , SUIMBAYEVA Aigerim , MAKHMUDOV Dilmurod ,   Tashkent State Technical University named after Islam Karimov, Uzbekistan, Tashkent, University Street, 2a,, AUELBEKOVA Arailym
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the review of modern methods of ore dilution assessment. The purpose of this review was to analyze the main modern approaches to the ore dilution assessment in foreign practice. The review is aimed at researchers and specialists-miners in the mining industry. The features of the development and improvement of methods for determining the level of ore dilution based on empirical graphs of the stability of the rock mass are studied. The features of the stability graph of the near-contour rock mass developed by Papaioannou A. and Suorineni F. are considered, which provides a mining engineer with the opportunity to predict ore dilution rates when designing the size of open stopе faces.
Investigation of the Results of the Introduction of the «Qazaq Tili» Web Textbook with Latin Graphics into the Educational Process
Authors:   NPJSC «Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University», Kazakhstan, Karaganda, N. Nazarbayev Avenue, 56., NYGMETOVA Nurgul
Published: January 2024

The interim results of introducing the web textbook «Qazaq tili» into the educational process are considered. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the results of using the «Qazaq tili» web textbook. Comparative and statistical research methods were used in the research work. A survey of students was conducted. The readings of texts in the Kazakh language in the Latin alphabet were studied. The data of the survey results are analyzed.
A Game Form of Testing Organization as a Method of Dealing with Outside Help
Authors:   NCJSC «Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K.I. Satpayev», Kazakhstan, Almaty, Satpayev, BAIMATAYEVA Sholpan
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the research of the method of adequate assessment of the testing results of students of higher education institutions with the use of a game form of organization. Testing is one of the forms of assessment of students' knowledge. One of the tasks in evaluating the test results is the adequacy of the assessments obtained to the knowledge of the trainees. In accordance with the concept related to organizational systems, the training system is onsidered as active. With this consideration, human behavior is determined by a number of factors, including psychological ones. As a result, testing noise appears, which leads to difficulties in evaluating the results. In this paper, to solve the problem with outside help in the testing process, the game form of its organization is considered. This approach makes it possible to increase students' activity and motivation.
Uji Aktivitas Soyghurt Ekstrak Daun Pucuk Merah (Syzygium myrtifolium [Roxb] Walp.) dan Soyghurt Ekstrak Bunga Telang (Clitoria ternatea L.) Terhadap Bakteri Escherichia coli
Authors: Susanti Susanti , Afriliani Sindy , Mardianingrum Richa
Published: January 2024

Diare merupakan suatu penyakit yang ditandai dengan perubahan bentuk tinja serta bertambahnya frekuensi buang air besar yang lebih sering dari biasanya. Salahh satu penyebab  diare yaitu infeksi oleh Escherichia coli yang merupakan mikroflora normal pada usus besar manusia yang membantu proses pembusukan makanan, namun dapat bersifat patogen apabila jumlahnya meningkat. Daun pucuk merah (Syzygium myrtifolium [Roxb] Walp.) dan bunga telang (Clitoria ternatea L.) memiliki kandungan antosianin yaitu suatu senyawa turunan flavonoid yang memiliki kemampuan sebagai antibakteri. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui adanya aktivitas antibakteri pada sediaan soyghurt dengan kombinasi ekstrak daun pucuk merah dan soyghurt dengan kombinasi bunga telang, serta untuk mengetahui konsentrasi paling efektif untuk menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Escherichia coli dengan menggunakan metode difusi sumuran. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa soyghurt ekstrak daun pucuk merah memiliki aktivitas sebagai antibakteri terhadap bakteri Escherichia coli dengan diameter zona hambat 4,60 mm pada konsentrasi 10% dan 7,95 mm pada konsentrasi 20%. Sedangkan pada soyghurt bunga telang memiliki aktivitas sebagai antibakteri terhadap bakteri Escherichia coli dengan diameter zona hambat 35,35 mm pada konsentrasi 5%, 38,68 mm pada konsentrasi 10% dan 40,18 mm pada konsentrasi 20%.
Subchronic Toxicity of Salak Seed Extract (Salacca Zalacca) on Liver Function in White Mice
Authors: Octasari Paulina Maya , Rukminingsih Fef , Vita Cristin Yulia
Published: January 2024

Salak seeds (Salacca zalacca) contain several secondary metabolites like as 0.059% flavonoids, 0.082% tannins and 0.063% alkaloids. Salak is a potential plant as a medicinal ingredient, so it is necessary to conduct a drug safety study. Subchronic toxicity test needs to be done in traditional drug therapy because it is given continuously. This study objective was to examine the subchronic toxicity of salak seed extract on liver function in male Swiss strain mice.

This type of research is an experimental study with a completely randomized design with a one-way pattern with one treatment factor. There are four treatment groups with a total of 7 mice replications. Variations in the dose of salak seed extract administration were 91 mg/20 gBW of mice, 114 mg/20 gBW of mice, and 137 mg/20 gBW of mice. The  toxicity test were SGPT and SGOT values on days 0 and 14. The data tested with one-way ANOVA followed by a t-test.

The Salak Seed Extract (EBS) is a viscous extract with a dark brown colour, a distinctive smell of salak, and a chelate taste. The amount of the extraction result was 12.26%. Positive EBS contains flavonoids with a reddish-orange colour. The treatment of Salak Seed Extract ( 91 mg/20 g BW and 137 mg/20 g BW) was not increased significantly the SGPT and SGOT levels for 14 days (p-value 0.896 and 0.072). Although the second dose (114 mg/20 g BW) was increased the SGPT and SGOT levels (p-value 0.002), this enhancement was less than twice