bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perceptions on Global Climate Change at Benguet State University
Authors: Ramos Jennifer Lyn S. , Bua-ay Brenda O.
Published: February 2025

Climate change is a global issue. The academe plays an important role in disseminating information about climate change; one way is by conducting surveys. This study investigated the perceptions and level of awareness on global climate change of the different sectors in Benguet State University. Through cluster sampling, three hundred sixty (360) respondents were used comprising of four sectors – administrators, faculty, students, and non-teaching personnel. The different sectors in the university have similar perceptions on climate change - it is real and harmful; human activities that caused it are pollution due to industry; it concerns them and must be addressed by everyone including BSU; and actions can be done to address it whether at home or in the campus such as waste segregation and tree planting. On their level of awareness, the respondents are highly aware of climate change as a global issue; ways/devices/methods that help mitigate climate change impact such as more efficient cars/appliances and alternative energy sources; and on the difference that an individual and an institution can make on the projected impacts of climate change. Overall, there are no significant differences on the perceptions and level of awareness on climate change among the sectors. However, significant differences were noted according to the sectors’ level/amount of exposure, basis of beliefs, and access to information. There seems to be room for improvement with respect to what BSU is doing to address climate change as indicated by the low percentage of respondents who believe BSU is doing its part to address climate change. BSU as an academic institution has an important role to play in alleviating the effects of climate change within the community and the municipality. It should create more avenues for the involvement of all the sectors in the university in its campaign on climate change mitigation especially on its Eco-Waste Management Program and allow for better participation on the Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) arm of the said program.
Pathologic Reaction of Garden Pea (Prisum Sativum L.) Cultivars/ Advanced Breeding Lines to Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood
Authors: Dimaguiba J.R P. , Villanueva Luciana M.
Published: February 2025

Pot experiments were carried out under greenhouse conditions to evaluate the reactionsof eight garden pea cultivars/ advanced breeding lines to Meloidogyne incognita. Seeds were sown in pots containing heat-sterilized soil.After three weeks when the root system has been fully established, the seedlings were inoculated with 1,500 freshly hatched M. incognita juveniles (J2s) per pot. Each garden pea cultivar/ advanced breeding line was replicated four times and arranged in Completely Randomized Design. The effect of nematode inoculation on plant height, fresh and dry weights of shoots and roots and number and weight of pods were assessed sixty days after planting. Likewise, the roots were also examined for the presence of galls and egg masses including the number of developmental stages of the nematode.
Based on the root knot gall and egg mass indices, no cultivar/ advanced breeding linewas found to exhibit resistance to M. incognita. Advanced breeding lines Chinese Green Pea (CGP) 59, CGP 11, CGP 13, and Chinese Light Green (CLG) were highly susceptible while CGP 110, CGP 34, CGP 154, and Betag were susceptible to the root knot nematode.
Collection, Identification and Characterization of Indigenous Fruits in Benguet and Mountain Province
Authors: Ladilad Araceli G. , Bawang Franklin G. , Gonzales Fernando R. , Kudan Silvestre L. , Antonio-Amado Alma C.
Published: February 2025

Survey and collection of indigenous fruits that are abundantly found in twelve municipalities of Benguet and four municipalities in Mountain Province were conducted from July 2008 to June 2009. These fruits were found abundant in the study sites and are eaten by the people. Parameters considered were habit, phenology and morphological characteristics such as plant height, stem, leaf, flower and fruit characteristics.
The method of propagation and their ethno botanical uses were likewise included. Degway (Suararia sp) is the tallest indigenous fruit tree while Gumbayas (Physalis peruviana) is the shortest. Kamias (Averrhoa balimbi) has the biggest stem diameter while Masaprula (Passiflora edulis) has the thinnest stems; and six have sap on their stems/trunks. All have odorless green leaves; while eight plants have hairs on their leaves. Eleven have small flowers that are fragrant at full bloom. All have medium sized fruits with sweet aroma and taste. Mabolo (Diospyrus edulis) and Masaprula (Passiflora edulis) were the biggest fruits;while the smallest was the fruits of Ayosip (Vaccinum corymbosum) and Bugnay (Antidesma bunius). Flowering is usually during the summer months. Propagation is done by seeds, or by stem cuttings, marcotting and layering. The fruits are collected for fresh consumption or processed into jams/jellies or wine/juice. Some have medicinal uses and are used as firewood, for making handicraft and as used as ornamental plants.
Profitability of Chipped Alder as Substrate for Shiitake Production
Authors: Tad-awan Bernard S.
Published: February 2025

Substrate mixture having the greatest amount (63%) of chipped Alder (Alnus japonica) with mesh sieve size between #8 (2.38 mm) and #6 (3.33 mm) combined with small amount (21%) of commercial sawdust having mainly mesh sieve size ≤1.41 mm, produced shiitake fruiting bags with the shortest incubation period of 50.8 days, and highest biological efficiency of about 50%. The same mixture had the highest additional benefits (PhP8,452.50 per 300 fruiting bags) and return above variable cost (16.57). This trend is followed by mixing equal part of chipped alder and sawdust.
Conversely, the use of commercial sawdust alone resulted in the longest incubation period as well as lowest yield of 137 g and biological efficiency of 31.12% ; consequently having the lowest additional benefits and return on variable cost of PhP2,577 per 300 fruiting bags and 10.74, respectively.
The technology of utilizing chipped pruned twigs of alder as substrate for producing shiitake as a high valued crop would add to promoting alder as a well-adopted multi-purpose tree species in the highlands to address climate change and promote resource-based mushroom industry.
The Mathematics of Maximizing Parallelepiped Box with Spherical Objects
Authors: Oryan Serano L.
Published: February 2025

This study investigated a special case of packing problems involving identical and fixed sized spherical objects and rectangular parallelepiped box. It determined the possible patterns of piling spherical objects into a parallelepiped box so that the box attains its maximum content. The study explored on the different ways of piling and identified those that yield content greater than that in ordinary piling. The effects of the dimensions of a box on whether or not it is possible to obtain a new pile that tends to increase the population density of the box is determined. The results show that there are smooth and behaved piling patterns that tend to increase the population density of the box from its default piling pattern. It is found that if the box can contain at least 5 spheres along its length, at least 3 spheres along its width and at least 4 spheres along its height, then it is possible to modify the default pile pattern so that additional spheres can be fitted into the box. The mathematics of maximizing the content of the box, or by increasing its population density, is given in theorems and corollaries. Also, the proofs of the theorems are supplied to establish their mathematical viability. The results also show that it is possible to generate mathematical models that establish deterministic algorithms of maximizing content, or increasing population density of the parallelepiped box. The mathematical models developed are recommended for use in calculating the maximal content of a given parallelepiped container. Finally, it is recommended that further investigations on the same topic be conducted as the present study is in no way exhaustive.
Carbon Stock Assessment of Selected Agroforestry Systems in Benguet
Authors: Parao Marissa R. , Laruan Kenneth A. , Palista Mendil T.
Published: February 2025

Agroforestry is a sustainable land use management system and has great role in adapting to expected changes in climate by small holder farmers. The provision of permanent cover such as trees served as important carbon stocks and the practice can reduce carbon emission. Nevertheless, very few studies investigated the potential of Agroforestry to sequester carbon. The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the carbon stocks of the different components of agroforestry systems that are commonly practiced in Benguet and to identify practices that can help improve carbon sequestrations of agroforestry farms. Representative farms of the most commonly practiced agroforestry systems from Atok, Tuba, La Trinidad and Sablan were surveyed for their carbon stocks in 2014. Results indicate that the most commonly practiced agroforestry systems were chayote and coffee-based agroforestry systems. In all the agroforestry farms evaluated, the bulk of the carbon stock comes from their tree and soil components and the carbon density and CO2 sequestered are highest among chayote-based farm (208.2 t ha-1), anthurium-based agroforestry (171.45 t ha-1) and the vegetable-based agroforestry with coffee(156.16 t ha-1). Further, practices that increase tree components and vertical layering in crops as well soil and water conservation measures can help improve Carbon sequestration in an agroforestry farm.
Motivational Factors and the Self-Projections of Students in Pursuit of Nursing Education
Authors: Tayaben Jude L. , Natividad Doris S. , Gay-as Maureen E. , Laron Louisa F. , Valles Carol Ruth L.
Published: February 2025

Understanding motivating factors and scholastic experiences of nursing students are important.
Exploratory-qualitative design was used involving nursing students as informants during the key informant interview and focus group discussion.
The motivational driving forces based on the findings of the study were personal, family and relatives, community and socio-economic forces. In this order, care for self and family, interest of parents and relatives, serving the community and working abroad provides higher income were key motivational factors in choosing nursing as a profession.
As revealed by the study, culturally- sensitive environment, student assistance, peer counseling and mentoring, student clubs and socialization activities are important in meeting the needs of the students of a state university. These areas are important in enhancing student admission and retention policies that would provide more socially-acceptable and effective school environment and develop a framework for career guidance factors.
Models of Screening Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Freshman Applicants
Authors: Oryan Serano L. , Beligan Salvacion Z.
Published: February 2025

The study determined the initial mathematical models of screening freshmen applicants for Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (BSAS) and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) programs based on their input variables such as IQ and prior achievements in English, Mathematics and Science. It also investigated the impacts of these variables on the students’ college first semester performances during SY 2011-2012. The respondents were classified and profiled based on their data and corresponding models were formulated using Discriminant Analysis method. The difference of the respondents’ college performances were tested using T-test. The profile of the BSIT students showed that group1 has higher IQ and lower grades while group 2 has lower IQ but higher grades. The model yielded showed that grade in Science has the stronger discriminating power. IQ has still the greatest discriminating power. The model’s Y-value of 84.86 serves as the reference value. Group 1 has Y-values higher than 84.86 while group 2 has Y-values lower than 84.86.The profile of the BSAS students showed that, except for their IQ, the two groups are not completely separated. The model showed that grades in English and Mathematics have stronger discriminating powers, next to IQ which has the greatest discriminating power. The model’s Y-value is 104.03 and group 1 has Y-values higher than 104.03 while group 2 has Y-values lower than 104.03. In both BSIT and BSAS, groups 1 and 2 showed no significant difference in their first semester college performances, indicating that at the moment group assignment is yet to be a determinant of academic achievement. The primary implication of the study is that screening can be made objective, efficient and cost-saving by mathematically modeling the process.
Balancing Life: The Struggles of Working Mothers with Children 5 Years Old and Below in Benguet State University, Philippines
Authors: Bedejim Alima N. , Labon Kacy O. , Loncio Rhea S. , Batani Ruth S.
Published: February 2025

The study documented the struggles of working mothers in  balancing their daily lives between family and career. Using  snowball technique, the study purposively sampled 25 working  mothers employed in Benguet State University. Results showed  that financial and personal development drive the working mothers  to engage in paid labor. Along with these are the challenges  and struggles centered primarily on childcare. Their status as  ‘absentee mothers’ cause qualms in terms of their emotional  bond with their children and affect the behavioral development of  the child. Hence, these mothers employ some mechanisms to  fulfill their childcare duties to include  spending quality time  with their child or children and from time to time requesting child care from relatives, hired nanny, or child care center. With these  situations, enhancing the existing policies and additional practical  support including the possible establishment of child-minding  center inside the university were seen to significantly assist the  working mothers. Provision of emotional and practical support  from the immediate family and workplace are also essential  factors in attaining and maintaining work-life balance among  these  mothers.
Nutritional and Blood Pressure Profile and Its Correlates:
Authors: Degay Imelda O. , Balauro Sherilyn B. , Torres Ma. Alice P.
Published: February 2025

Experts have identified the increasing trend of overnutrition  and are recommending the implementation of an appropriate  nutrition action plan based on sound and extensive research  data. In support of this, the study evaluated the nutritional  status and blood pressure of employees in Benguet State  University vis-a-vis their work performance ratings, as part of  developing a nutritional plan for the agency. Body Mass Index  (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and waist-hip ratio (WHR) were  used as indicators of the nutritional status. A self-administered  questionnaire was used to gather the socioeconomic profile of  the 116 randomly selected employees. The majority were in their  peak of productive years, females, non-teaching, college graduates,  co-breadwinners, have served for >10 years, and are of  outstanding work performance based on the University’s  performance evaluation instrument. The analysis revealed that  half of the employees had normal body mass indices, the rest  being overweight (42%), and obese (8%). Mean waist  circumference and waist-hip ratio, however, did not indicate abdominal adiposity. Only one-fifth (20%) had blood pressure  readings within the normal range despite the use of medications.  Education, religion, and family income were correlated with  BMI. Sex and household size were associated with WHR while  sex and family income correlate with high blood pressure.  Work  performance rating, on the other hand, did not correlate  significantly with the nutritional status of the employees. The  study hopes that these data will help guide the crafting of a  holistic wellness program of the University to avert overweight,  obesity,  and  high  blood  pressure.
Value Chain Analysis of Pig (Sus scrota) in a Highland, Indigenous Community:
Authors: Ayomen Justine P. , Kingan Madeline S.
Published: February 2025

Swine production is a booming industry in the Philippines, albeit  majority are into backyard raising. Experts recommended the  enhancement of the marketing aspect to parallel the development  in production, thus, the need for baseline studies like value chain  analysis. Few value chain studies have been conducted on lowland  communities but none in highland indigenous communities. This  study analyzed the value chain of swine production in Sablan,  Benguet using Micheal Porter’s generic value chain model  and field observations. Results showed that the value chain of  swine in Sablan consists of small scale holders. The important  chain actors are the pig producers, traders, meat vendors, meat  processors and consumers. The traders had the highest value added per unit while the pig raisers were the least efficient. The value  chain in the area is distinct from other value chain studies in  the country in lacking lechon actors. Sablan has potential to  supply the market demand of pork in its neighbouring city and  municipalities. With proper management and wider market outlet,  it can result to a better profit efficiency and economic growth  in the future. Moreover, the key actors should be given more  opportunity and knowledge on their own operation to maximize  the  potential  and  opportunity  of  the  pig  market.
Online Modyul para sa MAED Filipino Pagsasaling-Wika: Isang Pagtataya
Authors: Inalvez-Dela Peña Jessica Marie
Published: February 2025

This study developed an online module for the Master of Arts in Education major in Filipino Translation Course in response to online-based education. It developed the online module based on the graduate study curriculum; determined the application available to use online; described the effectiveness of the online module based on experts’ evaluation of purpose, content, presentation and organization, testing, and training; and determined the student-teachers’ level of acceptance of the developed online module and the implications in teaching Filipino translation. The study used a descriptive research design and adopted the ADDIE model to evaluate the module. Participants included four experts of Tarlac State University, one external validator, 10 master's teachers, and 15 student-teachers. The Katobee Author Application was used to develop the six learning modules. The validation, purpose, content, presentation, acceptance level, organization, and testing and training obtained a highly acceptable evaluation. By adopting this developed module, professors created a more inclusive learning environment that supports diverse student learning styles and promotes academic success for all students who took the course. Learning and teaching became easier and accessible to graduate students. Teachers became aware of the use of the software by adopting it into other subject courses, which helped them to develop more instructional materials. The module contributed greatly to the teaching and learning process during the pandemic.
UP Diliman Librarians’ Familiarity, Roles, and Challenges in the Realization of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and Their Implications for Improving Library Services
Authors: Irinco Reina R.
Published: February 2025

Librarians and libraries can play a strategic role in the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This research discussed the librarians' familiarity level of the UN SDGs, the familiarity level according to demographics, and the information service programs, roles, and challenges which librarians face in attaining the UN SDGs. It used a modified online survey questionnaire to gather data from 93 UP Diliman supervisory and non-supervisory librarians. Results showed that UP librarian respondents were "somewhat familiar" with the UN SDGs, with the supervisory librarians more familiar, while the majority of the non-supervisory librarians were less familiar. Librarians' familiarity showed no difference between age, work experience, library type, and sex assigned at birth. The differences in their familiarity depended on their educational attainment and current position. The information literacy program was perceived as the most effective medium to understand UN goals fully, and their perceived most critical role is as information disseminators. Inadequate funding support was perceived as the most challenging factor. Librarians need to upgrade their knowledge of the UN SDGs. The study also proposes creating a library information program to understand the UN SDGs better.
Alumni’s Retrospective Evaluation of Their Undergraduate Secondary Teacher Education Training
Authors: Bansiong Apler J. , Alawas Dolores E.
Published: February 2025

Alumni feedback has emerged as one of the central pillars of the quality process due to the valuable insights from the alumni in evaluating the academic programs and services of higher education institutions. This study determined the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) alumni’s retrospective evaluation of their undergraduate teacher training as to the adequacy and relevance of acquired 21st-century skills. It also sought their satisfaction and recommendations for curricular and service improvements. A survey procedure was used to collect data from 602 BSED graduates from a Philippine State University from 2013 to 2017. Results indicate that overall, the traced BSED alumni were highly satisfied with the pre-service training – both in terms of curriculum and services offered. The 21st century skills they acquired were claimed to be highly relevant to their current jobs. They, however, call for greater exposure with authentic pedagogical preparations and research, and for improved facilities. Moreover, they recommended a regular curriculum review to check on the courses’ relevance, arrangement, and “balance”. Meanwhile, variety, relevance, and practicality were among the discipline-specific recommendations forwarded. In conclusion, the satisfaction of the alumni with their undergraduate training was evident, but there are areas of improvement that the institution must consider.
Using Tows Matrix as a Strategic Decision-Making Tool in Managing KWS Product Portfolio
Authors:   Multimedia University of Kenya, Mugo Mary , Kamau Florence ,   Multimedia University of Kenya, Mukabi Mary ,   Multimedia University of Kenya, Kemunto Christine ,   Multimedia University of Kenya
Published: February 2025

In today's changing business environment, product portfolio management is a vital issue. Majority of companies are developing, applying and attaining better results from managing their product portfolio effectively, as the success of any organization is dependent on how well it manages its products and services especially in an unpredictable business environment. The aim of this study was to understand the concept of SWOT analysis as a decision making tool that can be used to manage the product portfolio of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) with the aim of maximizing returns and staying competitive in a dynamic business environment. The study was conducted in the eight KWS conservation areas. Primary data was collected through semi structured questionnaires and in depth interviews. Collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Research findings revealed that each conservancy had its own strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities; some unique and others similar. The most common strengths were the unique products offered by each conservancy giving the ultimate panoramic view for any tourist, rich history, partnership with other organizations, and well-known internationally. However, lack of aggressive marketing and product diversification, poaching, logging, human encroachment, lack of community participation, competition from other destinations offering similar products, insecurity, economic recession, poor marketing research and infrastructure in some conservancies have been limiting factors. Road infrastructure improvement, park beautification, diversification of products and services, new product development, improvement in facilities as well as local and international tourism marketing are opportunities that KWS can exploit to remain competitive. Keywords:SWOT Analysis, Product Portfolio, Product Portfolio Management, Competitive Strategies, Kenya Wildlife Service, TOWS Matrix
A Comparative Study of Mobilith SHC 100 and Gulf Crown EP 2 Greases on the Train Wheel Bearings
Authors: Zulkarnain Akbar , Rianta Wawan , Fauzi Pradana Akbar
Published: February 2025

A bearing is a part that reduces the friction that builds up between moving parts. The proper type of grease must be considered to provide a long bearing life. This study aims to analyze the differences between Mobilith SHC 100 and Gulf Crown EP 2 greases. This study employed a laboratory test method conducted at PT Petrolab Services with the test parameters of base oil viscosity, dropping point, and worked penetration at 250C. Further, as the supporting data, a comparison of the bearing repairs was executed at Balai Yasa Manggarai using Gulf Crown EP 2 grease in 2018 and Mobilith SHC 100 in 2021. The study results suggested that Mobilith SHC 100 grease offered more advantages in maintaining its characteristic stability compared to Gulf Crown EP 2. Moreover, the bearing repairs at Balai Yasa Manggarai in 2018 and 2021 indicated that Mobilith SHC 100 had fewer bearing repairs and higher maximum mileage than Gulf Crown EP 2.
Design and Construction of Fire Detection Equipment on Electrical Panels Automatically Using IOT
Authors: Aji Bimansyah Hendra , Mulyanto Herlambang Sri , Eddi Eddi
Published: February 2025

Fires in electrical panels are a common problem experienced when electrical shorts occur. This research was carried out to identify and overcome the electrical panel fire problem. Therefore, the researchers automatically made a fire detection device on electrical panels based on the Internet of Things. This study uses NodeMCU ESP8266 Wifi Module as a microcontroller and DHT11 and MQ-2 as sensors. When a fire is demonstrated, or there is smoke and gas to detect a fire hazard on the electrical panel. In this fire detection device, a test of the DHT11 and MQ-2 sensors is carried out, which will turn on the fire alarm system in the form of a buzzer through the NodeMCU ESP8266 microcontroller command, and the results of the test of the tool will be displayed in a real-time database on the firebase. Testing the fire detection device on the electrical panel automatically uses a match tool and sensor readings to read the presence of a fire in the electrical panel. This measurement difference raises the value of the percentage error in the measurement tool.
Forecasting of MRT Railway Rail Lifetime on Fatmawati Curve Jakarta-Indonesia
Authors: Najendra Gifarly , Aghastya Adya , Nurhadi Muhammad
Published: February 2025

This research analyzes the service life of rails on rail replacement on urban railway arches, with a focus on the Fatmawati MRT Jakarta arch. Due to the high frequency of train traffic in urban areas and curve radii that do not comply with standards, the rails on the Fatmawati curve experience significant wear. This research uses the AREA method to estimate the service life of rails based on the wear that occurs. The data collected includes the number of daily train trips and regular measurements of track wear. Analysis results show that rail wear on the Fatmawati curve is increasing, reaching a critical point in April 2029, where the rails are projected to have to be replaced. Using forecasting methods square train and least square, it is predicted that by April 2029, the numberof daily trips will decrease to 239 trips, and rail wear will reach 15.85 mm. This research provides recommendations for rail replacements to be carried out in accordance with predicted results to avoid further damage and maintain the operational safety of MRT Jakarta.
Effect of Groove Shape in GTAW Welding on Bending Strength of Aluminium 6061
Authors: Zulkarnain Akbar , Tyas Damayanti Ajeng , Yanuar Saputro Roni
Published: February 2025

The Aluminum alloy 6061 material is used to make components for light trains such as underframes, sidewalls, roofs, and endwalls. A joining process called welding is used to make train components. In the connection process using welding, many stages must be considered, such as the design stage starting from selecting the type of welding, to choosing the seam angle used. This research aims to determine the effect of the shape of the seam on GTAW welding on bending tests on aluminum alloy 6061 material. The shape of the seam used in this research is a variation of the shape of the seam square groove, V groove, and double V groove. The research method used is research by conducting tests, based on the treatment given to the test material, namely welding using GTAW welding on aluminum alloy 6061. To determine the strength of the joint, bending tests are carried out, and calculation of the bending strength and modulus of elasticity value so that the shape of the joint can be determined. Has a high elasticity value. After welding and bending tests were carried out, the highest average bending strength result was 94.83 MPa in the double V groove seam shape variation, and for the specimen that had the lowest bending strength it was 41.299 MPa in the square groove seam shape variation. The elastic modulus calculation was carried out showing that the largest elastic modulus value in the Double V groove seam shape was 295.929 MPa.
RED 2024-(wl 7737)-Democratizing Forest governance: Challenges old and new
Authors: Lele Sharachchandra , Sahu Geetanjoy
Published: February 2025

Sixteen years after the Forest Rights Act 2006 came into effect and promised to become a game-changer in forest governance in India, the progress on the ground has been highly uneven. Only three states have recognized a significant number of Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRRs), and only one of them (Maharashtra) has enabled their operationalization. While the outcomes in Maharashtra have been impressive, violations abound elsewhere. Consequent to non-recognition, unregulated displacements due to ‘development’ and ‘conservation’ projects continue. Even where recognized, state agencies refuse to let go of their monopolies. The recent upsurge of interest at the central level notwithstanding, democratizing forest governance in India remains an uphill task.
Uma Releitura Da Soberania De YHWH: Uma Exegese De Is 45.1-7
Authors: Guimarães Vicente Thiago
Published: February 2025

A perícope de Is 45.1-7 proporciona uma releitura da soberania de YHWH durante o exílio, no meio do caos. YHWH continua reinando e tendo hegemonia, mesmo quando seu povo está desterrado e espalhado. Agora, usa como instrumento de salvação o messias Ciro, que tem sua fama e êxito atribuídas a YHWH. Esse não é em vão, mas por causa do povo escolhido: Israel. YHWH é soberano sobre toda criação e sobre todos, devido a sua unicidade e onipotência autônoma.
Delimitação de categorias para o estudo da hospitalidade a partir das narrativas bíblicas
Authors: Marcelino Grace Kelly , Bastos Sênia Regina
Published: February 2025

O estudo sobre hospitalidade e a leitura diária da Bíblia despertou o interesse em unir esses dois saberes em uma pesquisa que contribua para aplicação, observação ou elaboração de questionamentos das relações de hospitalidade atuais. No Brasil a Bíblia está entre os livros mais lidos segundo a pesquisa Retratos da Leitura realizada em 2019. Tem-se por problema de pesquisa: quais categorias podem ser definidas para estudar a hospitalidade nas narrativas bíblicas? O objetivo de pesquisa estabelecido foi definir categorias para o estudo de hospitalidade a partir das narrativas bíblicas. A prática da hospitalidade é estimulada tanto para a relação com Deus como entre as pessoas com o objetivo de apaziguamento de conflitos, favorecendo a entrada de novos indivíduos sem desrespeitar aquele que acolhe. O objetivo foi atingindo e resultou em categorias de atitudes que expressam essa hospitalidade ou mesmo seu oposto (hostilidade), assim como hostipitalidade, normas escritas e não escritas (leis ancestrais) e a migração. Uma das oportunidades para novas pesquisas corresponde a elaborar um método para analisar a hospitalidade no Brasil, no âmbito cristão ou não, por meio dessas categorias.
O uso de ρομφαἰα como uma interpretação messiânica em Ap 19,15
Authors: Gonzaga Waldecir , Camargo dos Santos George
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho se propõe a investigar a palavra ῥομφαία (rhomphaía – espada), notadamente em Ap 19,15, como uma leitura messiânica. Para isso, pesquisa-se o uso desse vernáculo fora e dentro do NT. Na perícope de Ap 19,11-21, encontra-se o guerreiro divino com características messiânicas, advindas de leituras veterotestamentárias, com o objetivo de realizar o grande banquete de Deus com carnes dos preteridos (Ap 19,17-18), em contraste com o banquete das núpcias do Cordeiro (Ap 19, 9). Esse guerreiro divino traz uma espada (ῥομφαία) afiada e é, no contexto, que se faz uma investigação do referido léxico em domínios semânticos. Há 230 registros na LXX e sete passagens para ῥομφαία no NT (Lc 2,35; Ap 1,16; Ap 2,12; Ap 2,16; Ap 6,8; Ap 19,15; Ap 19,21), classificadas em três domínios semânticos distintos: “armas e armaduras”, “guerrear e lutar” e “sentir pesar”. Além disso, observa-se a menção de seis citações de sete do NT no Apocalipse de João, um livro canônico escrito no final do século I d.C. Percebe-se o uso de ῥομφαία na literatura cristã do segundo século, notadamente na Epístola de Barnabé, no Diálogo com Trifão, na Primeira Apologia de Justino de Roma e na Demonstração da Pregação Apostólica de Ireneu de Lyon, como uma leitura messiânica. Conclui-se que observar esse vernáculo como outros destacados em Ap 19,15-21 nas literaturas cristãs do primeiro e do segundo séculos d.C. contribuem com a pesquisa na área da Cristologia, principalmente na temática da interpretação messiânica.
A origem de Baal
Authors: Kaefer José Ademar
Published: February 2025

A origem de Baal é complexa. A análise de artefatos arqueológicos e epigráficos aponta para a Alta Mesopotâmia, alinhado aos Deuses do “tempo”. Aponta, especificamente, para Alepo, a casa mãe do Deus Hadu. Desde Alepo, durante o Bronze Médio e Tardio, o culto a Hadu se expandiu para todo o Levante. Na Baixa Mesopotâmia sob a nomenclatura de Haddu, Hadda, Hadad, Addu e Adad. Na costa Siro-palestinense, em meados do segundo milênio AEC, Hadu é cultuado, inicialmente, com o epíteto “Baal”, Baal-Hadu. Mas, logo, o epíteto acabaria por substituir a divindade. Hadu passa a ser Baal. E dali, do norte da costa, especificamente de Ugarit, o culto ao “novo” Deus Baal se propaga rapidamente e vai recebendo novos “adendos”. Na Fenícia será cultuado como Baalsamen e Baal-Melkart; mais ao sul, em Ecron, como Baal-Zebub; no Egito, como Baal-Seth; em Siquém, como Baal-Berith; em Israel e Judá, como Baal.
Baal, o senhor da terra: a crença em Baal a partir dos mitos ugaríticos
Authors: Rossi Luiz Alexandre , Monteiro de Matos Sue’Hellen
Published: February 2025

textos mitológicos e religiosos encontrados em Ugarit revelam mais do que eles mesmos desejam contar. Crença e realidade emergem dos textos, apresentando, não somente a substância de fé dessa região da Síria no segundo milênio a. e C, mas, também, o mito como função social que desvela a realidade. Nessa perspectiva, o artigo tomou como objeto de estudo os textos do Ciclo de Baal, senhor da terra, uma das mais relevantes divindades da região. A relevância de Baal e sua influência na cultura e no pensamento religioso de toda a região siro-cananeia é impressionante. Além de Baal ser a divindade que representava a ordem e a vida (fertilidade) e aquele que vence as batalhas, e mesmo que não seja apresentado como o “amado de El” - diferentemente de Yam e Mot – ele faz um caminho que o torna maior do que eles. Nos textos mitológicos ugaríticos de Baal percebe-se uma divindade que, a partir de fronteiras fluidas como a da religião, se propagou por toda aquela região e foi capaz de influenciar a mentalidade religiosa de outros povos.
Jezabel: do culto à Baal à carne sacrificada aos ídolos
Authors: Araújo Gilvan Leite de
Published: February 2025

A figura de Jezabel surge no primeiro e segundo livro dos Reis como uma rainha da fenícia e promotora do culto ao deus Baal. A aliança entre as duas casas reais por meio do casamento de Jezabel com Acab, rei de Israel, a coloca em cena com a prerrogativa de rainha consorte. Contudo, Jezabel usará das prerrogativas reais para legitimar fortalecer o trono real e promover o culto ao deus Baal. Tal incursão provocará direta reação do Profeta Elias, estabelecendo um confronto direto e violento entre a rainha e o profeta. Em jogo está a hegemonia de Yhwh e Baal. Quem será o deus vencedor neste combate é uma das questões que os livros de Reis apresentam. Por outro lado, no Apocalipse de João, o Ressuscitado condena, por meio de João, a ação de certa profetisa Jezabel de Tiatira, que está induzindo a comunidade local para um processo de sincretismo religioso e paganização dos princípios cristãos. Em sentido oposto à rainha Jezabel e à profetisa Jezabel aparecem as figuras da Viúva de Sarepta (1Reis) e Lídia (Atos dos Apóstolos) como modelos de fidelidades. Aqui, se deseja evidenciar a rainha Jezabel em confronto com Yhwh, no Antigo Testamento, e a profetiza Jezabel e o seu confronto com Jesus Cristo no Novo Testamento e o paralelismo antagônico de outras duas mulheres, ou seja, a Viúva de Sarepta e Lídia.
Kommunal kannibalisme? Rasjonelle og irrasjonelle aspekter ved kommuners rekruttering av sykepleiere
Authors: Voll Rød Daniel Andre , Kristiansen Truls Tunby , Krane Martin Sollund
Published: February 2025

Mangel på helsepersonell er et økende problem i Norge. Kommuner forsøker å rekruttere sykepleiere gjennom å tilby insentiver utover normallønn (rekrutteringstillegg). I denne artikkelen undersøker vi dette fenomenet gjennom dokumentanalyser av offentlige styringsdokumenter og relevante medie- og nyhetsartikler, i lys av sosiologiske teorier om kollektiv handling. Oppsummert viser vår analyse følgende: (a) Kommuner iverksetter egne rekrutteringstiltak for å møte sine forpliktelser gjennom å tilby rekrutteringstillegg, (b) slike rekrutteringstiltak oppleves ofte å føre til konkurranse mellom kommunene med noen negative konsekvenser, og (c) kollektive konsekvenser av bruken av rekrutteringstillegg ser ut til å være lite diskutert i forskning. Vår konklusjon er at disse rekrutteringspraksisene er rasjonelle for den enkelte kommune, som har et begrenset repertoar av tilgjengelige virkemidler for å løse sine bemanningsproblemer. Likevel kan praksisen kritiseres for å ha negative konsekvenser for kommunene samlet sett. Den er kostbar, kan medføre «tyveri» av helsepersonell på tvers av kommuner, og begrenser mulighetene for kommunene til å komme opp med mer kollektivt rasjonelle løsninger.
Enhancing the prediction of vitamin D deficiency levels using an integrated approach of deep learning and evolutionary computing
Authors: Alzahrani Ahmed , Asghar Muhammad Zubair
Published: February 2025

Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) has emerged as a serious global health concern that can lead to far-reaching consequences, including skeletal issues and long-term illness. Classical diagnostic approaches, although effective, often include invasive techniques and lacks to leverage the massive amount of healthcare data. There is an increasing demand for noninvasive prediction approaches for determining the severity of VDD. This work proposes a novel approach to detect VDD levels by combining deep learning techniques with evolutionary computing (EC). Specifically, we employ a hybrid deep learning model that includes convolutional neural networks (CNN) and bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) networks to predict VDD data effectively. To improve the models effectiveness and guarantee the optimal choice of the features and hyper-parameters, we incorporate evolutionary computing methods, particularly genetic algorithms (GA). The proposed method has been proven effective through a comprehensive assessment on a benchmark dataset, with 97% accuracy, 96% precision, 97% recall, and 96% F1-score. Our approach yielded improved performance, when compared to earlier methods. This research not only push forward predictive healthcare models but also shows the potential of merging deep learning with evolutionary computing to address intricate health-care issues.
Non-invasive enhanced hypertension detection through ballistocardiograph signals with Mamba model
Authors: Alhudhaif Adi , Polat Kemal
Published: February 2025

This study explores using ballistocardiography (BCG), a non-invasive cardiovascular monitoring technique, combined with advanced machine learning and deep learning models for hypertension detection. The motivation behind this research is to develop a non-invasive and efficient approach for long-term hypertension monitoring, facilitating home-based health assessments. A dataset of 128 BCG recordings has been used, capturing body micro-vibrations from cardiac activity. Various classification models, including Mamba Classifier, Transformer, Stacking, Voting, and XGBoost, were applied to differentiate hypertensive individuals from normotensive ones. In this study, integrating BCG signals with deep learning and machine learning models for hypertension detection is distinguished from previous literature by employing the Mamba deep learning architecture and Transformer-based models. Unlike conventional methods in literature, this study enables more effective analysis of time-series data with the Mamba architecture, capturing long-term signal dependencies and achieving higher accuracy rates. In particular, the combined use of Mamba architecture and the Transformer model’s signal processing capabilities represents a novel approach not previously seen in the literature. While existing studies on BCG signals typically rely on traditional machine learning algorithms, this study aims to achieve higher success rates in hypertension detection by integrating signal processing and deep learning stages. The Mamba Classifier outperformed other models, achieving an accuracy of 95.14% and an AUC of 0.9922 in the 25% hold-out validation. Transformer and Stacking models also demonstrated strong performance, while the Voting and XGBoost models showed comparatively lower results. When combined with artificial intelligence techniques, the findings indicate the potential of BCG signals in providing non-invasive, long-term hypertension detection. The results suggest that the Mamba Classifier is the most effective model for this dataset. This research underscores the potential of BCG technology for continuous home-based health monitoring, providing a feasible alternative to traditional methods. Future research should aim to validate these findings with larger datasets and explore the clinical applications of BCG for cardiovascular disease monitoring.
Filipino sign language alphabet recognition using Persistent Homology Classification algorithm
Authors: Jetomo Cristian B. , De Lara Mark Lexter D.
Published: February 2025

Increasing number of deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals is a crucial problem since communication among and within the deaf population proves to be a challenge. Despite sign languages developing in various countries, there is still lack of formal implementation of programs supporting its needs, especially for the Filipino sign language (FSL). Recently, studies on FSL recognition explored deep networks. Current findings are promising but drawbacks on using deep networks still prevail. This includes low transparency, interpretability, need for big data, and high computational requirements. Hence, this article explores topological data analysis (TDA), an emerging field of study that harnesses techniques from computational topology, for this task. Specifically, we evaluate a TDA-inspired classifier called Persistent Homology Classification algorithm (PHCA) to classify static alphabet signed using FSL and compare its result with classical classifiers. Experiment is implemented on balanced and imbalanced datasets with multiple trials, and hyperparameters are tuned for a comprehensive comparison. Results show that PHCA and support vector machine (SVM) performed better than the other classifiers, having mean Accuracy of 99.45% and 99.31%, respectively. Further analysis shows that PHCA’s performance is not significantly different from SVM, indicating that PHCA performed at par with the best performing classifier. Misclassification analysis shows that PHCA struggles to classify signs with similar gestures, common to FSL recognition. Regardless, outcomes provide evidence on the robustness and stability of PHCA against perturbations to data and noise. It can be concluded that PHCA can serve as an alternative for FSL recognition, offering opportunities for further research.
Autoregressive models for session-based recommendations using set expansion
Authors: Yu Tianhao , Zhou Xianghong , Deng Xinrong
Published: February 2025

With the rapid growth of internet technologies, session-based recommendation systems have emerged as a key paradigm in delivering personalized recommendations by capturing users’ dynamic and short-term preferences. Traditional methods predominantly rely on modeling the sequential order of user interactions, deep learning approaches like recurrent neural networks and Transformer architectures. However, these sequence-based models often struggle in scenarios where the order of interactions is ambiguous or unreliable, limiting their real-world applicability. To address this challenge, we propose a novel session-based recommendation model, Deep Set Session-based Recommendation (DSETRec), which approaches the problem from a set-based perspective, eliminating dependence on the interaction sequence. By conceptualizing session data as unordered sets, our model captures the coupling relationships and co-occurrence patterns between items, enhancing prediction accuracy in settings where sequential information is either unavailable or noisy. The model is implemented using a deep autoregressive framework that iteratively masks known elements within a session, predicting and reconstructing additional items based on set data characteristics. Extensive experiments on benchmark datasets show that DSETRec achieves outperforms state-of-the-art baselines. DSETRec achieves a 13.2% and 11.85% improvement in P@20 and MRR@20, respectively, over its sequence-based variant on Yoochoose. Additionally, DSETRec generalizes effectively across both further short and long sessions. These results highlight the robustness of the set-based approach in capturing unordered interaction patterns and adapting to diverse session lengths. This finding provides a foundation for developing more flexible and generalized session-based recommendation systems.