bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trajetórias de letramentos e desafios na Educação Básica de estudantes indígenas e quilombolas da UFPA
Authors: Pinto Bruna Ferro e Silva , Zeri de Oliveira Célia
Published: August 2024

O presente artigo busca compreender os desafios nas trajetórias de letramentos na educação básica e possíveis reflexos no ensino superior de estudantes indígenas e quilombolas do curso de Licenciatura em Letras – Língua Portuguesa. Para isso, analisa-se as percepções e vivências desses estudantes em seus percursos acadêmicos A pesquisa foi realizada com estudantes participantes no/do Projeto de Ensino e Aprendizagem Literacia e Integração Acadêmica: a autonomia pelas vias da aprendizagem e inclusão - PLIA, da Universidade Federal do Pará. O projeto de ensino visa promover o desenvolvimento acadêmico dos(as) ingressantes aos cursos de graduação em situação de vulnerabilidade socioeconômica por meio do atendimento às suas necessidades educacionais. Situado no âmbito da Linguística Aplicada, fundamenta-se nos estudos sobre Alfabetização e Letramento (KLEIMAN, 1995, 1998; SOARES, 2003, 2004 2005; FREIRE, 1989, 2000) e nas concepções de políticas públicas e ações afirmativas. Como base metodológica, adotou-se a abordagem qualitativo-interpretativista, de viés etnográfico. O corpus para análise é constituído por dados gerados a partir de entrevista semiestruturada e observação em campo. Os resultados apontam que os(as) participantes não tiveram a oportunidade de ter uma escolarização adequada com ações pedagógicas de alfabetização e letramento para o pleno desenvolvimento social e cognitivo, interferindo e refletindo desta forma nas atividades atuais da graduação principalmente no que tange à leitura e escrita. Sugerimos que outras pesquisas e projetos de ensino referentes ao letramento como práticas sociais de uso da língua(gem) em contextos específicos de leitura e produção de textos, sejam postos em voga a fim de promover o uso da linguagem como ferramenta de interação/socialização e pleno desenvolvimento para o exercício de cidadania e equidade na formação acadêmico-profissional.
Vivenciando o quebra-cabeça La Joconde (ou A Monalisa): produção de uma narrativa multimodal em Francês Língua Estrangeira
Authors: Gouvêa Victoria Gonçalves Marchiori de , Massaro Paulo Roberto
Published: August 2024

Este artigo tem como objeto o processo de concepção da narrativa multimodal intitulada La Joconde (em português, A Monalisa), a qual foi elaborada pela coautora deste trabalho à época de sua Graduação em Letras como tarefa avaliativa final de uma disciplina do bacharelado em Letras (Habilitação Francês) na Universidade de São Paulo (USP), que foi ministrada em 2020 pelo coautor deste artigo. Por meio da análise e da discussão da referida narrativa multimodal, intencionamos refletir não apenas sobre como a produção de narrativas multimodais pode contribuir para o ensino-aprendizagem de línguas adicionais no contexto universitário, mas também sobre como tais processos podem influenciar na formação de professores de línguas. Para tanto, o trabalho se ancora na perspectiva da Engenharia Didática (DOLZ, 2016), propondo inicialmente uma breve incursão teórica na Teoria da Multimodalidade (KRESS; VAN LEEUWEN, 2006), na diacronicidade de narrativas (BRUNER, 1991) e em atributos de narrativas digitais (ROBIN, 2006). Após a descrição da metodologia aplicada, realiza-se uma análise trifásica: a primeira foca na descrição e análise do corpus (cujo objeto principal é a narrativa acima mencionada), a segunda foca na descrição e análise do processo de elaboração desse corpus e a terceira parte foca na análise da narrativa multimodal a partir das teorias acima abordadas. Conclui-se que a produção e a avaliação crítica de narrativas multimodais favorecem o processo de ensino-aprendizagem de línguas por meio do desenvolvimento de uma competência multimodal global, ativada subjetivamente por meio da escrita autoral.
Édouard Glissant and Maurice Sixto: The Diversity of Haiti through its Creole Lodyans
Authors: Fadoul Paul
Published: August 2024

Abstract: This article uses Édouard Glissant's thoughts on Relation, difference, wandering or errantry, and atavism as a reading lens to analyze Emil Toutou and Tonton Jamil , two lodyans tales by Maurice Sixto. The approach illustrates how Haiti's homegrown literary form, Lodyans, is uniquely suited to reveal the nation's often-ignored heterogeneity and encourage the tolerance, inclusion, and acknowledgment of groups such as women, queer people, non-Black foreigners, and Muslims despite systemic challenges. Starting with Glissant's poem "La Terre matrice des pays antillais, Haïti," and its moving representation of Haiti, which excludes its literature but includes its 1804 Revolution, I demonstrate that each of Sixto's two Creole tales adumbrates Glissant's call to recognize and acknowledge difference, as characters engage in exchanges on an equal plane to "live Relation." In doing so, they demonstrate the potential of the Lodyans form to fulfill Glissant's vision of a national Antillean literature. Résumé: La pensée d'Édouard Glissant sur la Relation, la différence, l'errance et l'atavisme, fournit la grille de lecture pour analyser Emil Toutou et Tonton Jamil , deux lodyans par Maurice Sixto. L'approche démontre combien Lodyans , genre littéraire créé par Haïti, est particulièrement adapté pour véhiculer malgré les défis systémiques, son hétérogénéité, sa tolérance, et sa reconnaissance de groupes tels que les femmes, les gays, le non-africain, le musulman, malgré les défis systémiques. Partant du poème de Glissant, « La Terre matrice des pays antillais, Haïti », et son émouvante représentation d'Haïti qui exclut sa littérature mais inclut sa révolution de 1804, je démontre comment chacun des deux contes oraux de Sixto pressent l'appel de Glissant à reconnaitre la différence et à opérer des échanges entre égaux afin de « vivre la Relation ». Ce faisant, ils démontrent le potentiel du genre Lodyans pour concrétiser la vision de Glissant d'une littérature nationale antillaise.
Thackeray’s Vanity Fair of Hats
Authors: Brevda William
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT: In Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero , William Makepeace Thackeray uses hats to illustrate his mock-heroic characters and to reinforce the novel’s theme of “ Vanitas Vanitatum! ” Of these hats—including cocked hats, top hats, shovel-hats, shakos, and bonnets—the narrator’s fool’s cap is the most symbolically important. Adopting a dual perspective of “Satire and Sentiment,” the narrator shows that “All is vanity.” If the vanity of life is inescapable, he implies, then the only consolation is laughter.
Vortex inverted pin beams: mitigation of scintillations in strong atmospheric turbulence
Authors: Droulias Sotiris , Loulakis Michalis , Papazoglou Dimitris G. , Tzortzakis Stelios , Chen Zhigang , Efremidis Nikolaos K.
Published: August 2024

We recently introduced a new class of optical beams with a Bessel-like transverse profile and increasing beam width during propagation, akin to an “inverted pin.” Owing to their specially engineered distribution, these beams have shown remarkable performance in atmospheric turbulence. Specifically, inverted pin beams (PBs) were found to have a reduced scintillation index as compared to collimated or focused Gaussian beams as well as other types of pin beams especially in moderate to strong turbulence. In this work, we demonstrate that inverted pin beams carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM) can further suppress intensity scintillations in moderate to strong irradiance fluctuation conditions. Our results can be useful in improving the performance and link availability of free-space optical communication systems.
The role of social determinants of health in mental health: An examination of the moderating effects of race, ethnicity, and gender on depression through the all of us research program dataset
Authors: Kammer-Kerwick Matt , Cox Kyle , Purohit Ishani , Watkins S. Craig
Published: August 2024

We investigate how select identity characteristics moderate the role of several SDoH domains on major depressive disorder (MDD). Our study considers an analytical sample of 86,954 participants from the NIH-funded All of Us (AoU) Research Program in the USA. Our independent variables and moderators come from survey responses and our outcome is an EHR diagnostic code. We include race/ethnicity and gender/sexual identity to moderate the role of food insecurity, discrimination, neighborhood social cohesion, and loneliness in assessing risk for MDD diagnosis. We examine those moderating effects based on connections seen in the literature. Our findings illustrate the complexity of where and how people live their lives can have significant differential impact on MDD. Women (AOR = 1.60, 95% CI = [1.53, 1.68]) and LGBTQIA2+ individuals (AOR = 1.71, 95% CI = [1.60, 1.84]) exhibit a significantly higher likelihood of MDD diagnosis compared to cisgender heterosexual males. Our study also reveals a lower likelihood of MDD diagnosis among Asian/Asian American individuals (AOR = 0.41, 95% CI = [0.35, 0.49]) compared to White individuals. Our results align with previous research indicating that higher levels of food insecurity (AOR = 1.30, 95% CI = [1.17, 1.44]) and loneliness (AOR = 6.89, 95% CI = [6.04, 7.87]) are strongly associated with an increased likelihood of MDD. However, we also find that social cohesion (AOR = 0.92, 95% CI = [0.81, 1.05]) does not emerge as a significant predictor, contradicting some literature emphasizing the protective role of neighborhood cohesion. Similarly, our finding that transience (AOR = 0.95, 95% CI = [0.92, 0.98]) reduces the likelihood of MDD diagnosis contradicts conventional wisdom and warrants further exploration. Our study provides a reminder of the substantial challenges for research focused on marginalized community segments and that deliberate sampling plans are needed to examine those most marginalized and underserved.
Infection and biogeographical characteristics of Paragonimus westermani and P. skrjabini in humans and animal hosts in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Liu Kai , Sun Yuan-Chao , Pan Rui-Tai , Xu Ao-Long , Xue Han , Tian Na , Zheng Jin-Xin , Shi Fu-Yan , Lu Yan , Li Lan-Hua
Published: August 2024

Background

Paragonimiasis, primarily caused by Paragonimus westermani and P. skrjabini in China, is a common food-borne parasitic zoonosis. However, the national distribution of Paragonimus spp. infection and its associated environmental determinants remain poorly understood. In this paper, we summarize the infection of P. westermani and P. skrjabini and describe key biogeographical characteristics of the endemic areas in China.

Methods

Data on Paragonimus infection in humans and animal hosts were extracted from eight electronic databases, including CNKI, CWFD, Chongqing VIP, SinoMed, Medline, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science. A random-effects meta-analysis model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence. All survey locations were georeferenced and plotted on China map, and scatter plots were used to illustrate the biogeographical characteristics of regions reporting Paragonimus infection.

Results

A total of 28,948 cases of human paragonimiasis have been documented, with 2,401 cases reported after 2010. Among the 11,443 cases with reported ages, 88.05% were children or adolescents. The pooled prevalence of P. skrjabini is 0.45% (95% CI: 0.27–0.66%) in snails, 31.10% (95% CI: 24.77–37.80%) in the second intermediate host, and 20.31% (95% CI: 9.69–33.38%) in animal reservoirs. For P. westermani, the pooled prevalence is 0.06% (95% CI: 0.01–0.13%) in snails, 52.07% (95% CI: 43.56–60.52%) in the second intermediate host, and 21.40% (95% CI: 7.82–38.99%) in animal reservoirs. Paragonimus are primarily distributed in regions with low altitude, high temperature, and high precipitation. In northeastern China, only P. westermani infections have been documented, while in more southern areas, infections of both P. westermani and P. skrjabini have been reported.

Conclusions

Paragonimiasis remains prevalent in China, particularly among children and adolescents. Variations exist in the intermediate hosts and geographical distribution of P. westermani and P. skrjabini. Additionally, altitude, temperature, and precipitation may influence the distribution of Paragonimus.
Forward and backward blocking in statistical learning
Authors: Nazlı İlayda , Ferrari Ambra , Huber-Huber Christoph , de Lange Floris P.
Published: August 2024

Prediction errors have a prominent role in many forms of learning. For example, in reinforcement learning, agents learn by updating the association between states and outcomes as a function of the prediction error elicited by the event. One paradigm often used to study error-driven learning is blocking. In forward blocking, participants are first presented with stimulus A, followed by outcome X (A→X). In the second phase, A and B are presented together, followed by X (AB→X). Here, A→X blocks the formation of B→X, given that X is already fully predicted by A. In backward blocking, the order of phases is reversed. Here, the association between B and X that is formed during the first learning phase of AB→X is weakened when participants learn exclusively A→X in the second phase. The present study asked the question whether forward and backward blocking occur during visual statistical learning, i.e., the incidental learning of the statistical structure of the environment. In a series of studies, using both forward and backward blocking, we observed statistical learning of temporal associations among pairs of images. While we found no forward blocking, we observed backward blocking, thereby suggesting a retrospective revaluation process in statistical learning and supporting a functional similarity between statistical learning and reinforcement learning.
Gender diversity and profit efficiency of microfinance institutions: A Sub-Saharan study
Authors: Ebissa Tarekegn Tariku , Asfaw Arega Seyoum
Published: August 2024

Irrespective of the promising opportunity to improve profit efficiency by at least 73%, microfinance institutions operating in Sub-Saharan Africa are efficient only for 27%, far below the average value. The conclusion is drawn after analyzing the profit efficiency of the microfinance institutions using the stochastic frontier approach applied to data obtained from 128 microfinance institutions operating in 34 Sub-Saharan African countries. The study results suggest the presence of uniform profit efficiency experience across time among microfinance institutions. Microfinance institutions operating in low-income countries and credit union form microfinance are economically more efficient than their counterparts. Furthermore, the profit efficiency of microfinance institutions is significantly affected by total assets, cost per loan, loan per staff, legal status, and the county’s income group of microfinance. Notably, the profit efficiency of microfinance institutions is adversely affected by the presence of female borrowers and female loan officers suggesting that gender diversity plays a role in the efficiency of microfinance institutions. Finally, we recommend that the managing body of microfinance work more on improving labor efficiency, earning asset utilization, loan collection efficiency, women’s involvement and the hottest technology implementation.
Research on coupling coordination between construction industry innovation and region economic development in China
Authors: Xiang Yong , Chen Yonghua , Wan Ailing , Su Yangyang , Xiong Renkai
Published: August 2024

In numerous developing nations, challenges such as insufficient investment in innovation and limited capabilities for conversion impede the growth of the construction sector, thus affecting the overall economic well-being of these regions. This paper focuses on construction industry innovation (CII) and its correlation with region economic development (RED), providing valuable insights to overcome these challenges and promote sustainable economic advancement. This study references existing literature to devise an evaluation indicator system dedicated for CII and RED. It then proceeds with an empirical analysis of the integration and synergy between CII and the economic development across 31 Chinese provinces from 2012 to 2021. Furthermore, this paper employs ArcGIS and Geoda software to meticulously dissect the spatial distribution characteristics underlying this coordination. The main conclusions are succinctly summarized as follows: CII in China is intricately connected to RED, exhibiting a strong connection that diminishes from south to north. Nonetheless, the coordination level between these factors remains relatively low, with notable regional disparities, particularly from southeast to northwest. The primary obstacles to effective coordination are related to innovation input, output, and economic scale. Additionally, spatial correlation analysis demonstrates pronounced regional clustering, showing stability despite slight fluctuations over the study period. This research underscores the concept of coupling coordination between CII and RED, underpinned by scientific analytical methods. The outcomes provide a definitive guide for advancing the transformation and enhancement of the construction industry while promoting RED.
Emerging Therapeutic Approaches in the Treatment of Neurological Symptoms of Friedreich’s Ataxia: A 40-Year Global Perspective
Authors: Beeley Sooki , Mukund Adhiti , Bitra Aditya , Fang Darren , Gu Ava , Li Ryan , Lin Peter , Muhammed Nazeeha , Chen Wilson
Published: August 2024

Objectives: To investigate the evolution, focus, and collaboration of research on novel therapeutic approaches for FA over the past 40 years by identifying influential authors and journals, mapping research trends, and analyzing geographical distribution and international cooperation.

Background: Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease caused by GAA trinucleotide expansions that silence the frataxin gene, leading to mitochondrial defects, such as impaired respiration and iron-sulfur assembly. Current treatments, including iron chelators, erythropoietin, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, and omaveloxolone, primarily address symptoms of frataxin deficiency. Due to FA’s rarity, it is crucial to increase awareness of treatment options, enhance research collaboration, and identify specific gaps in the literature to guide future studies.

Methods: Using Web of Science (WoS), we inputted the keywords “FXN,” “Treatment,” and “frataxin,” refined by document type “Article,” yielding 389 results. After excluding 15 articles lacking substantial content on FA, we exported and analyzed the bibliometric metadata of the remaining top 100 cited articles.

Results: From 1982 to 2021, leading journals focused on neurology and molecular genetics. Italy, the USA, Germany, the UK, and France were leading nations in research collaborations. The most frequently mentioned keywords-plus were “frataxin,” “expression,” and “deficiency.” 55% of keywords were missing from the metadata, compared to only 5% of keywords-plus.

Conclusions: Frataxin deficiency and its downstream effects have driven FA research for 40 years, often emphasizing genetic and molecular approaches. Research perspectives are predominantly Western, suggesting a need for different viewpoints. Incorporating new techniques and addressing disparities could improve FA prognosis.
IOLcano Eruption: Eye on Fire With Rubeosis Iridis' Lava Flow
Authors: Alves-Ambrósio Joao , Miranda Vítor , Jesus Jeniffer
Published: August 2024

A 40-year-old male presented with visual impairment in the right eye (OD). He had undergone a pars plana vitrectomy for retinal detachment in the OD three years prior. Biomicroscopic examination revealed significant hyperemia, rubeosis iridis, anterior subluxation of the intraocular lens (IOL), and an organized hyphema located in the inferior third of the anterior chamber, characterized by the entrapment of iris tissue between the anterior synechia and the IOL.
Cryogenically treated goat and human hair reinforced hybrid polymer composites
Authors: Thasthagir M Syed , R Ramesh Kumar , Mariappan Mathanbabu , Senthamaraikannan P.
Published: August 2024

Composites of epoxy resin reinforced with goat and human hair were obtained and subjected to cryogenic processing for 24 hours at temperature 77 K.  Morphological (SEM), mechanical and thermogravimetric analyses (TGA) were performed. The best properties were obtained by using a reinforcement consisting of 60 wt% human hair and 40 wt% goat hair. The SEM confirmed good interactions at the interface for this composite.
The Optimization of Aerobic Bacteria Inactivation in Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fillets using Micro-Nano Bubbles of Carbon Dioxide and Shelf-Life Extension
Authors: Naewkanya Pattama , Petiraksakul Anurak
Published: August 2024

This study aims to examine the influence of NaOCl, NaCl and contact time on the inactivation of aerobic bacteria in tilapia fillets treated with micro-nano bubbles of CO2 (CO2 MNB) in a washing process of fish fillets, and compared to soaking with tap water and untreated fillets for their shelf-life extensions. Response surface methodology (RSM) with a central composite design was used to compare and predict of the inactivation effects. The fish fillets were soaked in a NaOCl solution before washing with a NaCl solution and CO2 MNB produced from an MNB generator system, maintaining the liquid temperature in the range of 4–7 °C for all experiments. According to the regression analysis from the experimental design, aerobic bacteria inactivation was reduced by 1.509 log CFU/g at 100 mg/L NaOCl, 10%w/v NaCl, and a contact time of 32 min with CO2 MNB. The experimental value of the reduction of aerobic bacteria by 1.503 ± 0.009 log CFU/g (before washing 5.623 log CFU/g; after washing 4.120 log CFU/g) was found after treatment under the aforementioned condition. The number of aerobic bacteria counted on the tilapia fillets treated with the upper condition after being stored at 4 ± 2 °C for 7 d was below the acceptable limits, but untreated and treated with tap water had bacteria counts exceeding the upper microbial limit (6 log CFU/g). The combined results showed that the NaOCl, NaCl solution and CO2 MNB treatment could extend the storage time by more than 7 d.
Stylistic Analysis and Comparative Study Of Edward Lear’s “The Owl And The Pussy-Cat” And Lewis Carroll’s “Jabberwocky”
Authors: Singh Garima
Published: August 2024

The present paper represents stylistic analysis and comparison of Edward Lear’s “The Owl and the Pussycat” and Lewis Carroll’s “Jabberwocky”. These poems, which are representative of Victorian literary nonsense, engage readers in a fanciful literary experience by subverting normal narrative expectations through the use of unique vocabulary, whimsical topics, and fun sound patterns. Lear’s “The Owl and the Pussycat” is distinguished by its fanciful storyline and endearing application of anapestic meter, which gives the poem a rhythmic, melodic feel. Lear creates a surreal universe where rationality is abandoned in favor of imaginative inquiry through his inventive use of neologisms and portmanteau words, mixed with a basic yet magical plot. On the other hand, Carroll’s “Jabberwocky” is renowned for its extensive use of invented language, combining nonce words and compound words to produce a rich and evocative auditorium. This research shows how the stylistic decisions made by Lear and Carroll in the two works contrast with their respective approaches to nonsense literature. This essay highlights the distinctive contributions of Lear and Carroll to the category of nonsense poetry through a thorough analysis of their stylistic methods and provides insights into the larger significance of their work for the study of literary nonsense.
Hepatotoxicity during anti tuberculosis chemotherapy
Authors: Djebaili R. , Guerza O. , Romane A.
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Despite their efficacy in tuberculosis treatment, side-effects of anti-tuberculosis drugs can be serious or fatal. The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of hepatic toxicities associated with anti-tuberculosis drugs, their evolutionary aspects, and their management.
Patients and methods: A retrospective descriptive study including 82 patients having received antituberculosis treatment and who pre-sented a hepatic cytolysis, collected at the Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases Control Department of Batna- Algeria between 2016 -2023. The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of hepatic toxicities of anti-tuberculosis drugs, their evolutionary aspects, as well as the modalities of their management.
Results: 82 out of 119 (69.23%) patients who experienced other adverse events were recruited between 2016 and 2023, aged between 15 and 86 years, with an average age of 43 years and a female predominance of 63.41%. Cholestasis syndrome was noted in 21 patients and frank jaundice in 4. Cytolysis was discovered incidentally in 68% of patients; it was mild in 56 (68.29%), moderate in 16 (19.51%) and severe in 10 (12.19%). Transaminase disturbance appeared within 3 months in 76.82% of cases, whereas a delay of 30 days was noted for normalisation of the liver function test after cessation of anti-tuberculosis treatment in 62 (76%) patients. Definitive discontin-uation of isoniazid (INH) was adopted in 17 (20%) patients, while a reduction in the doses of rifampicin and isoniazid was decided in 65 (80%) patients.
Conclusion: Drug-induced hepatitis is one of the major side-effects of anti-tuberculosis drugs and can be lethal, hence the need for rapid and appropriate management. Healthcare professionals need to be informed about the types of suspected adverse drug reactions, they should report in subjects at risk.
The main determinants of the absorptive capacity of the Egyptian insurance market using statistical analysis
Authors: Nermin Saad Mohmed Fahmi Dr.
Published: August 2024

This research aims to use a statistical and economic model that takes into account all the emerging economic, social and financial variables in the framework of the new world order and the new general situation to determine the most important basic determinants affecting the volume of demand and the supply of insurance policies for each branch of insurance separately. To maximize its financial, economic and social return, that is, to determine the factors affecting the absorptive capacity of the Egyptian insurance market using some statistical models. It was found that the best regression models that can be used to describe the relationship between the number of insurance policies and the economic variables used in the study is the semi-logarithmic model, and the size of insurance amounts is related to a group of economic variables at the national level, including: population - size of the labor force - birth rates, and it is also related to per capita GDP.
The severity level of malocclusion and orthodonthic treatment needs based on the index of orthodonthic treatment need (IOTN) on students aged 9-12 years old at candijati jember 1 state elementary school
Authors: Sukanto Sukanto , Sulistiyani Sulistiyani , Probosari Niken , Herniyati Herniyati , Wahyudi Ilham , Prihatiningrum Berlian , Setyorini Dyah , Budi Rahardjo Roedy
Published: August 2024

Malocclusion is a condition of dental occlusion that is not suitable from normal conditions that affect oral function and facial aesthetics and has now become a great concern in the health sector. Malocclusion occurs mostly in children aged 9-12 years which is the second phase of the mixed teeth period. The severity’s level of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs can be measured using the malocclusion index, one of which is the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). Dental Health Component (DHC) is one component of IOTN that is effective in overcoming malocclusion and has good potential for orthodontic treatment because it assesses objectively by examining and measuring the circumstances of the teeth. The purpose of this study was to determine the severity of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs based on the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) in students aged 9-12 years at SDN 01 Candijati Jember. Sampling was determined using the total sampling method on subjects encountered inclusion criteria; 96 samples were obtained. This study was conducted by measuring the study model of the patient's dental printing results based on DHC from IOTN and analyzed descriptively. The results of the study found the severity of malocclusion and the need for orthodontic treatment based on the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) in students aged 9-12 years SDN 01 Candijati Jember is most commonly found in grade 2, namely mild malocclusion with little need for treatment. Then the severity’s level of malocclusion and the need for orthodontic treatment is greater in women than men and great-est in students aged 12 years.
Contribution of Lecturer Characteristics in the Formation of Accounting Student Competency: A Study at Higher Education Institutions in Yogyakarta Special Region
Authors: Susanto Heri , Saputri Evieana Riesty , Wicaksono Crescentiano Agung
Published: August 2024

Purpose : This study investigates the influence of lecturer competence on student competencies in the context of online learning, addressing a research gap concerning the role of lecturers in adapting to new educational technologies.
Methodology: We collected data from vocational colleges in Yogyakarta (DIY) and Central Java through comprehensive observations and questionnaires. The gathered information was analyzed using regression analysis techniques to determine the relationship between lecturers' ICT understanding, their attitudes, and the resulting impact on student competence.
Findings: Our findings reveal a positive correlation between lecturers' proficiency in ICT and their attitudes, significantly affecting student competencies. The results underscore the importance of technological literacy among lecturers, who must master various online learning tools. Additionally, the attitudes displayed by lecturers play a critical role in shaping student behavior and engagement in the learning process.
Novelty : This study fills a significant research gap by highlighting the essential dimensions of lecturer competence in the realm of online learning. It emphasizes the need for lecturers to adapt to technological advancements and showcases the impact of their attitudes on student engagement and respect, which are crucial for effective learning in a technology-driven era.
 
Keywords: behavioral accounting, lecturer competence, online learning
Thinking like a nurse: the power of drama on nursing students’ professional education and communication skills
Authors: Dertli Semiha , Günay Ulviye
Published: August 2024

Various educational methods are used in nursing education to develop the knowledge and skills suitable for the profession. Drama is a teaching technique that aims for students to acquire knowledge, skills, and understanding about human relations by using game techniques. This study was conducted to determine the power of drama on nursing students’ professional education and communication skills. This study was carried out using a phenomenological method with nursing students comprising the five focus groups. During focus interviews, 28 students answered whether through drama-method learning experience and drama has affected personal development. The content analysis method was used in the interpretation of the data. As a result of the content analysis conducted in this study, four main themes and nine subthemes were determined. Themes are; 1. Learning (effective learning, learning by having fun); 2. Confidence (improvement in self-confidence, improvement in creativity); 3. Sufficiency (taking responsibility, collaborating); 4. Communication (empathy, awareness, socialization). This study showed that education through the drama method improves the learning of nursing students. Education through the drama method enables nursing students to learn effectively. In addition, it helps them to develop skills such as empathy, communication, and self-confidence. Through drama, the students’ skills of responsibility, cooperation, and creativity improve.
RANCANG BANGUN TEKNOLOGI TEPAT GUNA MONITORING PENGGUNAAN MULTI DISPENSER AIR OTOMATIS BERBASIS INTERNET OF THINGS DENGAN MODE OPERASI GANDA TERAPAN
Authors: Saleh Muhammad , Supriono Supriono
Published: August 2024

Pada areal gedung Universitas Tanjungpura saat ini yang memiliki areal gedung sangat luas. Dalam rangka memberikan pelayanan yang baik, untuk civitas universitas yang bekerja di setiap ruang pelayanan administrasi dan ruang lainnya, fasilitas standar yang diperlukan berupa dispenser air minum kemasan isi ulang. Dispenser air minum kemasan isi ulang ini dibutuhkan lebih dari 40 ruangan, tanpa ada sistem pemantau sebagai alat bantu maka kebutuhan air minum yang tersedia dipastikan tidak terpenuhi. Dengan dirancangnya suatu sistem monitoring multi dispenser air minum otomatis dengan teknologi Internet of Things (IoT) sebuah solusi dari permasalahan kebutuhan air minum. Dispenser air minum otomatis berbasis IoT dapat disebar diberbagai lokasi ruangan (portable) yang terjangkau jaringan internet, untuk  dapat diketahui posisi. Dispenser dapat bekerja secara pintar, mengisi wadah air minum dalam gelas sesuai settingan, range mulai 100 ml hingga 250 ml. Dispenser air otomatis juga dapat menggunakan 2 sumber energi listrik, yaitu listrik PLN atau energi panel surya. Volume air pada galon dapat di-monitoring secara online, dengan empat kondisi, penuh, setengah, hampir habis, kosong, notifikasi berupa chatbot WA tentang kondisi air terkirim ke handphone penanggung jawab. Hasil perancangan sistem multi dispenser otomatis bekerja sesuai dengan perancangan, persentasi kesalahan air yang dikeluarkan 0,03%. Tidak terjadi pemborosan, air meluber saat pengisian kedalam gelas. Sistem yang dirancang sangat berguna untuk unit pelayanan kebutuhan air minum pada masyarakat perkantoran atau kantor layanan masyarakat.
Občanská gramotnost: Hledání základů didaktiky společenských věd a občanské výchovy
Authors: Fapšo Marek
Published: August 2024

The study is devoted to the reflection of possible didactic bases for the formation of didactics of social sciences and civic education. First, it offers a comparison with a more developed model of history didactics and then brings into the debate some selected aspects from current international debates − the role of the competence model, active citizenship and the position of sciences in shaping school curricula. The study sets itself two general objectives: 1) On the basis of the current state of the didactics of history, to define the general features of a successful developed didactic theory and to outline the directions and challenges of possible paths for the didactics of civic education. 2) To delineate the space for the joint development of the didactics of civic education and history on the one hand, but also to highlight the specificities and singularities of civic education in schools on the other.
SDS-protein and 18S rRNA gene, and phylogeny-based identification of hydatid cysts in human and animal samples
Authors: Qasim Jawad Amer , Nawras Abdul bari Madlol Al-Kaabi , Naer Abdulbari Madlool Alkaabawi
Published: August 2024

Hydatid disease is a significant and widespread infectious disease prevalent in many countries where there is inadequate control of the adult tapeworm; Echinococcus spp, in dogs, which are the definite hosts. The disease is caused by the presence of hydatid cysts in intermediate hosts, such as humans and some farm animals. In Iraq, infected dogs are highly likely to transmit the infection to humans and some farm animals. The study aimed to identify the presence of hydatid cysts in human and animal samples. The research involved collecting thirty hydatid cysts from human livers and ovaries, as well as from animal livers and lungs. The samples were subjected to SDS-based protein detection, PCR, and gene sequencing of the 18S rRNA gene. The SDS-Coomassie-blue findings demonstrated a 100% (15/15) positive identification of the cystic protein of all specimens. The PCR results confirmed the identity of the parasite with 100% accuracy. Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of 10 PCR products from both human and animal samples revealed close nucleotide identity to global isolates previously deposited in GeneBank. These findings indicate a high occurrence of hydatid cysts in the examined humans and animals, which have evolved or exhibit close genetic similarity to global strains.
Zukunft braucht Herkunft, die Zukunft ist jetzt! Die Transformation der Zentralbibliothek Mönchengladbach
Authors: Behrendt Brigitte
Published: August 2024

Dieser Artikel beschreibt die Transformation der Zentralbibliothek von einem Baudenkmal zu einer Bibliothek der Zukunft. Die Qualitäten des Denkmals, die bauliche Vision und innovative Bibliothekskonzeption, die großzügige finanzielle Förderung sowie ein mutiges, engagiertes, kreativ und kooperativ arbeitendes Team aus Architekten, Bauherren und der Bibliothek waren die Erfolgsfaktoren. Mit hoher Angebots- und Aufenthaltsqualität öffnet die Zentralbibliothek an sieben Tagen in der Woche Räume und Horizonte für alle. Das Ergebnis überzeugt, macht das Potenzial der Bibliothek für die Stadt noch besser nutzbar: Soziale Teilhabe stärken, Bildungserfolge verbessern, Nachhaltigkeit, Umwelt und Klimaschutz fördern, zukunftsorientierte Mobilität und moderne Arbeitskultur schaffen sowie Digitalisierung voranbringen. Die Mönchengladbacher Stadtgesellschaft hat hier einen neuen Treffpunkt. Dieser wurde 2023 mit dem BDA Architekturpreis linker Niederrhein, 2024 mit dem BDA Architekturpreis NRW sowie 2024 mit dem deutschen Lichtdesign-Preis in der Kategorie Bildung ausgezeichnet.
Die Sanierung und Umgestaltung der Bibliothek der Universität St.Gallen: Eine Erfolgsgeschichte
Authors: Haas Edeltraud
Published: August 2024

Dieser Artikel beschreibt die Sanierung der Bibliothek der Universität St.Gallen nach 30 Jahren intensiver Nutzung und die Umgestaltung des Eingangsbereiches aufgrund eines neuen Durchgangs zum sich im Bau befindlichen Learning Center SQUARE. Aus drei geplanten Etappen während der Sommermonate 2020, 2021 und 2022 wurden zwei Etappen innerhalb von 2 Jahren. Am 06. September 2021 wurde die Bibliothek mit neuen Büros, neuen Regalen, neuem Teppichbelag und komplett neuem Eingangsbereich eröffnet.
Klein-Gordon potential in characteristic coordinates
Authors: Kal’menov Tynysbek , Suragan Durvudkhan
Published: August 2024

By the Klein-Gordon potential, we call a convolution-type integral with a kernel, which is the fundamental solution of the Klein-Gordon equation and also a solution of the Cauchy problem to the same equation. An interesting question having several important applications (in general) is what boundary condition can be imposed on the Klein-Gordon potential on the boundary of a given domain so that the Klein-Gordon equation with initial conditions complemented by this “transparent” boundary condition would have a unique solution within that domain still given by the Klein-Gordon potential. It amounts to finding the trace of the Klein-Gordon potential to the boundary of the given domain. In this article, we analyze this question and construct a novel initial boundary-value problem for the Klein-Gordon equation in characteristic coordinates.
Quantitative weighted estimates for the multilinear pseudo-differential operators in function spaces
Authors: Tan Jiawei , Xue Qingying
Published: August 2024

In this paper, the weighted estimates for multilinear pseudo-differential operators were systematically studied in rearrangement invariant Banach and quasi-Banach spaces.
These spaces contain the Lebesgue space, the classical Lorentz space and Marcinkiewicz space as typical examples.
More precisely, the weighted boundedness and weighted modular estimates, including the weak endpoint case, were established for multilinear pseudo-differential operators and their commutators.
As applications, we show that the above results also hold for the multilinear Fourier multipliers, multilinear square functions, and a class of multilinear Calderón–Zygmund operators.
Structural simplification of the 3‐nitroimidazo[1,2‐a]pyridine antileishmanial pharmacophore: Design, synthesis, and antileishmanial activity of novel 2,4-disubstituted 5-nitroimidazoles
Authors: Paoli-Lombardo Romain , Primas Nicolas , Hutter Sébastien , Castera-Ducros Caroline , Jacquet Inès , Verhaeghe Pierre , Azas Nadine , Rathelot Pascal , Vanelle Patrice
Published: August 2024

As part of our ongoing antileishmanial structure–activity relationship study, a structural simplification of the 3‐nitroimidazo[1,2‐a]pyridine ring to a 5-nitroimidazole moiety was conducted. A series of novel 2,4-disubsituted 5-nitroimidazole derivatives, including the 5-nitroimidazole analog of Hit A and the 4-phenylsulfonylmethyl analog of fexinidazole, were obtained by using the vicarious nucleophilic substitution of hydrogen (VNS) reaction, to substitute position 4, and by using the tetrakis(dimethylamino)ethylene methodology to modulate position 2. The molecular structures of eight novel 5-nitroimidazoles were characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, LC/MS, and HRMS. The in vitro antileishmanial activity of these compounds was evaluated against the promastigote form of Leishmania infantum and their influence on cell viability was assessed on the human hepatocyte HepG2 cell line. The 4-phenylsulfonylmethyl analog of fexinidazole showed the best selectivity index of the series, displaying good activity against both the promastigote form of L. infantum (EC50 = 0.8 µM, SI > 78.1) and the promastigote form of Leishmania donovani (EC50 = 4.6 µM, SI > 13.6), and exhibiting low cytotoxicity on the HepG2 cell line (CC50 > 62.5 µM).
Degree of approximation of functions conjugate to the functions belonging to Lip((𝜉1,𝜉2)𝑟)-class through double Nörlund means
Authors: Srivastava Shailesh Kumar , Luhar Shivani , Devaiya Sachin
Published: August 2024

In this paper, we determine the error of approximation of functions, conjugate to the functions of two variables (

2
⁢
π

2\pi

-periodic in both variables) belonging to the Lipschitz class

Lip

(

(

ξ
1

,

ξ
2

)

;
r

\operatorname{Lip}((\xi_{1},\xi_{2});r

) (

r
≥
1

r\geq 1

), through the double Nörlund means of its conjugate double Fourier series.
Additionally, in the form of corollaries, we present some particular cases of the theorem proved here.
Are We All in This Together? Examining Nonprofits’ Perceptions of Governmental Actors in the Management of the U.S. Refugee Crisis
Authors: Cooper Katherine R. , Atouba Yannick C. , Wang Rong
Published: August 2024

U.S. federal policy has created, at best, a gap and, at worst, a hostile environment for nonprofits serving refugees. We rely on frameworks of nonprofit-government relationships (institutional voids, structural holes, instrumental/expressive support) to explore government-nonprofit interactions in the refugee domain, and their impact on 34 refugee-serving nonprofits in the U.S. Findings indicate limited expressive and instrumental support for nonprofits and suggest nonprofits must navigate complex, multilevel, environments. Contributions include the suggestion of “intentional” rather than institutional voids, and a new typology of forms (zero, unclaimed, symbolic, or comprehensive) of government support for nonprofits in a problem domain based on whether government’s instrumental and expressive support for nonprofits is high or low.
Translation and examination of construct validity of the Danish version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia
Authors: Pedersen Majbritt Mostrup , Carstensen Tina Birgitte Wisbech , Ørnbøl Eva , Fink Per , Jørgensen Torben , Dantoft Thomas Meinertz , Frostholm Lisbeth
Published: August 2024

Objectives

This study investigates the construct validity of the Danish Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK).

Methods

The English 17-item scale was translated into Danish adhering to WHO’s guidelines. The construct validity of the TSK was examined in a random general population sample of 4,884 18- to 72-year olds with pain within the past 4 weeks. Examination of construct validity adhered to the COSMIN checklist. Structural validity was examined by splitting the sample and conducting exploratory factor analysis on one half and confirmatory factor analysis on the other half. Convergent validity was examined through associations with self-report measures and objective physical performance tests. Reference scores for the TSK were calculated.

Results

After translation, all respondents felt confident that they understood the meaning of the items. All but one found the questionnaire acceptable. The exploratory factor analysis suggested that a 1-factor 13-item version without 4 reversed items resulted in the most consistent fit across subgroups of gender, age, and severe pain report. Five different models of the TSK were tested in the confirmatory factor analysis. While none were excellent fits, both one- and two-factor models of the TSK-13 and TSK-11 were acceptable. Two-factor models marginally outperformed one-factor models on goodness of fit. There was no association between TSK scores and muscular fitness or self-reported physical activity. Cardiorespiratory fitness, self-perceived physical fitness, and self-efficacy had weak correlations with TSK scores. Scores showed modest associations with self-report measures of anxiety, illness worry, pain interference, and daily limitations.

Conclusions

Based on an overall consideration of results, we recommend using the TSK-13 as a one-dimensional construct for both research and clinical purposes pending further examinations of the TSK in clinical samples. TSK scores from the present study can serve as a standard of reference for levels of Kinesiophobia in the general population.
Laser-Doppler-Dehnungssensor mit Polarisationsdiversität für Dehnungsmessung im Hochgeschwindigkeitszugversuch
Authors: Wang Fangjian , Wölck Johannes , Hess Marcel , Rembe Christian
Published: August 2024

Dehnungsmessung ist eine wichtige Prüftechnik zur Analyse des mechanischen Verhaltens von Strukturbauteilen und daher haben Dehnungsmessstreifen eine enorme Bedeutung für den Maschinenbau. Laser- Doppler-Technik ermöglicht genaue Dehnungsmessungen ohne Kontakt, allerdings sorgt der Laser-Speckle-Effekt für einen erhöhten Rauschpegel und für Signalaussetzer. Um die negativen Effekte der Laser-Speckles zu reduzieren, setzen wir Signaldiversität ein. Unsere Technik beruht auf Polarisationsdiversität, bei der beide Photodetektoren das Licht von zueinander orthogonalen Polarisationszuständen erfassen. In diesem Beitrag werden wir mathematisch erklären, warum wir Polarisationsdiversität bei zwei Diversitätskanälen vorteilhafter bewerten als die anderen beiden Diversitäten (Winkel- und Wellenlängendiversität). Außerdem stellen wir vor, dass unser Sensor mit Polarisationsdiversität die Dehnung beim Hochgeschwindigkeitszugversuch messen kann, bei der Geschwindigkeiten von über 30m/s und Beschleunigungen von über 3×105 m/s2 auftreten. Die gewonnen Messdaten zeigen, dass unser Sensor solche Rissvorgänge genau messen kann.
Force-displacement measurement system with electromagnetic and electrostatic force compensation principles
Authors: Cherkasova Valeriya , Fröhlich Thomas
Published: August 2024

Der Artikel präsentiert eine modifizierte Version des Kraft-Weg-Messgeräts, das zur Kalibrierung der Steifigkeiten von MEMS und Cantilevern sowie der von ihnen erzeugten Kräfte im Bereich von 10 nN bis 2mN verwendet wird. Weiterhin werden verbesserte Ergebnisse für die Kalibrierung von Kraftkonstanten und der Steifigkeit weicher Cantilever (Kraft bis 300 nN) mit einer erweiterten relativen Unsicherheit von 0,46 % gezeigt.