bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
It’s Not Aid, But Reparations
Authors: Vaha Milla
Published: December 2024

According to Article 8 of the Paris Agreement, parties to the treaty recognise and commit to address, avert and minimise losses and damages associated with adverse effects of climate change. For many societies, such as Small Island Developing States, loss and damage is a matter of survival. Global warming and sea-level-rise are threatening the territories and livelihoods of vulnerable low-lying island states and thereby undermining many of the fundamental human rights and freedoms of individuals living in these societies. This paper looks at loss and damage through the concept of reparations in the context of the coloniality of climate. By studying the case of the Marshall Islands and its history with nuclear testing, the paper argues for a connection between irreversible loss and damage and the right to remedy and reparation by proposing that the nuclear legacy represents a grave violation of the human rights of the Marshallese and has led to a permanent loss of land and other severe impacts on health, culture and livelihoods, which now are exacerbated by climate change.
Combatting Corruption and Securing Justice
Authors: Guharoy Suddhasatwa
Published: December 2024

Review of Gillian Brock’s Corruption and Global Justice
Desafíos en el aprendizaje híbrido en una universidad del suroccidente colombiano
Authors: Roldán-Morales Claudia-Alexandra , Torres-Tovar Andrés-Fernando
Published: December 2024

La educación superior en Colombia enfrenta el desafío de adaptarse a la diversidad social, la ampliación de cobertura y el aseguramiento de la calidad, a través de la incorporación del aprendizaje híbrido. Por ello, desde 2021, en una universidad del suroccidente colombiano se ha adoptado la multimodalidad como estrategia académica para atender tal reto. Esta experiencia analiza algunos de los desafíos que empiezan a emerger a nivel pedagógico y tecnológico, en el marco de tal estrategia, y resalta aspectos clave vinculados al aprendizaje híbrido. Desde una perspectiva cualitativa de corte fenomenológico, se realizaron cuestionarios y grupos focales con profesores que enseñan en estos cursos. Entre los hallazgos más relevantes se evidencia lo complejo que es facilitar una interacción valiosa entre estudiantes presentes en el aula física y aquellos que participan de forma virtual, lo cual subraya la necesidad de diseñar entornos interactivos y estimulantes que promuevan la construcción colectiva de conocimiento.
Viabilidade agroeconômica em associações de cenoura e caupi-hortaliça em ambiente semiárido
Authors:   , Silva Josimar Nogueora da
Published: December 2024

O sistema de cultivo consorciado é uma alternativa de cultivo, que quando aliado a escolha da quantidade adequada de adubo verde e do melhor arranjo espacial, consiste em uma opção de grande importância para promover um maior equilíbrio do ecossistema. Dessa forma, objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar viabilidade agroeconômica em associações de cenoura e caupi-hortaliça em ambiente semiárido em função de quantidades de biomassa de jitirana incorporada ao solo e de arranjos espaciais em duas épocas de cultivo, nas condições de Mossoró-RN. Dois experimentos foram conduzidos em condições de campo na Fazenda Experimental Rafael Fernandes, no período de julho a outubro de 2017 e 2018. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso com os tratamentos arranjados em esquema fatorial 4 x 3, com quatro repetições. O primeiro fator foi constituído pelas quantidades de jitirana (20; 35; 50 e 65 t ha-1 em base seca) e o segundo fator pelos arranjos espaciais (2:2; 3:3 e 4:4), correspondendo às fileiras de cenoura alternadas com as fileiras de caupi-hortaliça. Foram avaliados na cultura da cenoura: massa seca da parte aérea e raízes, produtividade total e comercial e produtividade classificada de raízes (longa, média, curta e refugo). No caupi-hortaliça avaliou-se: número de grãos verdes por vagem, peso de 100 grãos verdes, produtividade e massa seca de grãos verdes. Os índices bio-agroeconômicos avaliados no sistema consorciado foram: coeficiente equivalente de terra, relação monetária equivalente, índice de uso eficiente da terra, relação de área equivalente no tempo, escore da variável canônica, renda bruta, renda líquida, taxa de retorno, índice de lucratividade, perda de rendimento real, vantagem do consórcio. A otimização agronômica da cenoura e do caupi-hortaliça em consórcio foi alcançada com as quantidades de 32,69 e 50,17 t ha-¹ de biomassa de jitirana incorporada ao solo, respectivamente. O arranjo espacial 2:2 proporcionou maior eficiência agroeconômica no consórcio e melhor desempenho produtivo do caupi-hortaliça. A maior viabilidade bio-agroeconômica do consórcio de cenoura e caupi-hortaliça foi obtida nas quantidades de 47,82 e 36,60 t ha-¹, de jitirana incorporada ao solo. A 2ª época de cultivo e o arranjo espacial 2:2 proporcionaram maior viabilidade agroeconômica da associação de cenoura e caupi-hortaliça
Desempenho agronômico e eficiência de utilização de fósforo por cultivares de milho
Authors:   , Almeida Antônio Fabrício de
Published: December 2024

O milho (Zea mays L.) é o cereal mais cultivado no mundo, todavia alguns fatores concorrem para o insucesso agrícola na região Nordeste, dentre os quais se destaca a escolha de cultivares, que geralmente apresentam diferentes respostas ao uso de fósforo. Dessa forma, a presente pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar o desempenho agronômico e a eficiência do uso de fósforo por cultivares de milho para produção de espigas verdes e de grãos. Foram conduzidos dois experimentos, um no período chuvoso (março a junho) e outro no período seco (agosto a dezembro), ambos na Fazenda Experimental Rafael Fernandes, localizada na comunidade de Alagoinha, pertencente à Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, no município de Mossoró - RN. Foi utilizado o delineamento experimental em blocos ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 3 x 8, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos pela combinação de três níveis de fósforo (baixo, médio e alto) e oito cultivares de milho (Dona Josélia, Carrapateira, Pontinha, Cruzeta, Potiguar, BRS 2022, Status, AG 1051). Cada parcela experimental foi constituída por três fileiras de 3 m de comprimento, espaçadas a 0,8 m entre si, contendo 10 plantas em cada linha, sendo considerada como área útil a fileira central, para o milho verde, e a lateral direita, para o milho grão; em ambas descartando-se uma planta em cada extremidade. As características avaliadas foram: altura de plantas e da inserção da espiga, diâmetro do colmo, matéria seca, teores e acúmulos de fósforo na planta, número e massa total de espigas verdes, número e massa de espigas verdes comercializáveis, empalhadas e despalhadas, produtividade de grãos secos, eficiências agronômica, fisiológica, de produção de espigas/grão, de recuperação e de utilização do fósforo. As cultivares apresentaram maior desempenho produtivo quando adubadas com fósforo. As cultivares Cruzeta, Potiguar, BRS 2022, Status e AG 1051 foram as melhores para a produção de milho verde. AG 1051, Pontinha e Status foram as melhores para a produção de milho grão. A cultivar Carrapateira foi a mais eficiente na utilização do fósforo para produção de milho verde. As cultivares Dona Josélia e BRS 2022 foram as mais eficientes na utilização do fósforo para produção de grãos
Influência do estuário do Rio Potengi na balneabilidade de praias da região metropolitana de Natal/RN
Authors:   , Freire Segundo João Marcelo
Published: December 2024

A balneabilidade das praias é um aspecto importante nos segmentos ambientais, econômicos e
sociais das cidades litorâneas, especialmente para cidades como Natal, que possui o turismo
como uma das atividades econômicas que mais geram emprego e renda. Neste contexto, a
influência dos rios na balneabilidade das praias urbanas deve ser monitorada e controlada pelas
autoridades da sociedade civil. Sendo o objetivo do presente trabalho, onde se investiga a
influência do estuário da bacia hidrográfica do rio Potengi nas praias de Natal. Com coletas
sendo realizadas no período de estiagem (30/11/2020 a 05/01/2021) e no fim do período
chuvoso (04/05/2021 a 01/06/2021), foram retiradas amostras das águas do rio Potengi em seis
pontos do trecho que corta a cidade de Natal, além da areia e da água em seis pontos das praias
de Natal, desde a Praia dos Artistas até a Praia da Redinha. As análises das amostras foram
realizadas pelo laboratório de Microbiologia, Físico-Químico e de Solos do IFRN, subsidiando
a avaliação da qualidade da água do estuário com emprego de análise estatística multivariada
(análise de componentes principais e análise fatorial), a avaliação da balneabilidade das praias,
e a influência do estuário na balneabilidade das praias. Como resultado da pesquisa constatouse que embora não haja correlação estatística entre os indicadores físico-químicos de qualidade
do estuário com os indicadores microbiológicos da balneabilidade das praias, o mesmo exerce
influência microbiológica, pois as praias mais próximas a foz do rio apresentam piores taxas de
concentração de bactérias do que as praias mais afastadas
Analysis of Factors Driving the Acceptability of a Low Emission Zone
Authors: Gastaldi Massimiliano , Ceccato Riccardo , Rossi Riccardo
Published: December 2024

Background

In many cities worldwide, a Low Emission Zone has been introduced with the aim to improve livability of urban areas and foster sustainable mobility habits. However, a limited or absent public support has proven to hinder the implementation of such intervention or negatively impact its effectiveness.

Objective

This paper aims to understand factors prompting and hindering acceptability of a Low Emission Zone in a medium-sized city.

Methods

The study area was the city of Padova (Italy), where a potential future shift from the current limited traffic zone toward a Low Emission Zone was investigated. A mobility questionnaire administered to stakeholders of the intervention area. Data collected were used as input of an integrated set of statistical models. A factor analysis was implemented to highlight the underlying structure of respondents’ opinion about the Low Emission Zone. A cluster analysis was used to define stakeholders' profiles, and an ordinal logit model was developed to identify factors affecting the support of the new regulation.

Results

Results pointed out profiles of both supporters and opposers to the measure. To effectively improve public support, potential benefits of the current Limited Traffic Zone and how the Low Emission Zone aims to enhance them could be highlighted. As expected, the highest opposition could stem from car users, who should be targeted with specific strategies to increase their acceptability level.

Conclusions

The analysis highlighted how policy makers and local authorities can foster the widest support of the new Low Emission Zone and thus broadening its potential benefits.
Virtual Influencer with Disability: Representation of Inclusion or Exploitation
Authors: Wa Ode Lusianai , Nurfikria Ikrima , La Ode Efrianto
Published: December 2024

In recent years, the virtual world has been filled with virtual influencers (VIs). @itskamisworld is the first VIs with disability as a digital inclusive space for people with disabilities. When VIs are becoming a digital marketing trend and there are allegations of objectification of women's bodies in them, it is important to question the inclusivity and presence of women with disabilities in virtual spaces which in many ways are still marginalized. Using Stuart Hall's representation theory and multimodal discourse analysis on every Instagram post @itskamisworld. The results demonstrated that Kami appears as a form of inclusiveness in the virtual world as well as being a space for advocating the domination of the construction of ideal women by representing perfect women and subjects who actively determine her needs. However, the desires and needs that Kami obtains are only virtual, fantasies that have the potential to become objects of capital exploitation.
Personal Factors as Predictors of Attitude Towards ICT Utilisation Among Lecturers of Students with Special Needs in Nigeria
Authors: Lazarus Kelechi Uchemadu
Published: December 2024

Teaching students with special educational needs in higher institutions of learning, through the use of information and communication technology (ICT) facilities and equipment is beneficial to both the students and their lecturers. This study, therefore, investigates the contribution of lecturers’ personal factors (age, teaching experience, area of specialization and educational qualification) to the attitude of lecturers towards the use of ICT in teaching students with special educational needs in higher institutions of learning in Oyo State Nigeria. The descriptive research design was used, while the multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted for the study. There was a purposive selection of two institutions namely, the University of Ibadan and Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria. Using random sampling technique, 80 lecturers were selected from the two institutions. An adapted questionnaire on the attitudes of in-service teachers toward the use of the ICT was adopted for data collection. Data was analysed using frequency counts, percentages and multiple regression statistics. Demographic profiles revealed that the majority of the respondents were aged 44 years and above, highly experienced lecturers, Ph.D holders, special educators and from the non-science disciplines. The joint contribution of personal factors to lecturers’ attitude towards the use of ICT in teaching persons with special educational needs shows a multiple correlation R of 0.147 and a multiple R2 of 0.022. Also, the relative contributions of the independent variables to the dependent variable, expressed as beta weights, reveal: age (β = 0.02), teaching experience (β = 0.10), area of specialization (β = 0.07), and educational qualification (β = 0.03) respectively. The study concluded that the selected demographic variables are not significant predictors of lecturers’ attitude towards the use of ICT in teaching students with special educational needs in higher institutions of learning. It was recommended that all categories of lecturers, notwithstanding their demographics, should be encouraged to acquire more skills in the use of ICT tools for teaching their students with special educational needs and use these skills effectively for enhanced learning outcomes.
Chemical Characteristics of Biodegradable Packaging Made from Whey and Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Juice
Authors: Adriansyah Muhammad , Syahputra Zaky , Fauzi Arkan , Juliyarsi Indri
Published: December 2024

Biodegradable packaging is a coating made from edible materials that act as a barrier to moisture, oxygen, and solutes in food. Biodegradable packaging is made from renewable materials such as starch, cellulose, and protein. Cheese whey is a protein source that can be used as a biodegradable material. In contrast, a starch source that can be utilized as a base material for biodegradable packaging is oil palm empty fruit bunches. This study aimed to determine chemical and physical change and also the properties of biodegradable packaging due to the addition of palm empty fruit bunch starch juice. The research design used was a completely randomized design with four treatments, namely without palm oil empty bunch juice (control) = A and with the addition of 0.75% = B, 1% = C, and 1.25% = D. The research results showed that the addition of empty oil palm bunch juice had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on thickness, water content and water vapor transmission, in the solubility and degradability tests the addition of empty oil palm bunch juice showed no significant effect (p > 0.05). The lowest thickness analysis result was 0.1420 mm; the lowest moisture content was 25.27%; the lowest water vapor transmission was 5.178 g/m2/day; the lowest solubility was 55.62%. All samples were composed entirely on the 7th day and 100% decomposed in the soil. The results of the test showed that the best treatment was found in the sample with the addition of 1.25% juice.
THE EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATION ON JOB SATISFACTION AT PDAM TIRTA GIRI NATA, CIREBON CITY
Authors: Atiana Sari
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate how internal communication and leadership affect work satisfaction at PERUMDA Tirta Giri Nata in Cirebon City. This study's research methodology is a quantitative approach. With a sample of 66 workers, the population under study consisted of 190 employees of PERUMDA Tirta Giri Nata Cirebon City. A questionnaire was employed for data collection, and multiple analytic regressions were used to analyze the data. The study's findings demonstrated that leadership and internal communication were positively and significantly impacted at the same time. Internal communication had a positive and substantial impact on job satisfaction with a value of (2,296 1.99773) and a significant value of (0.025 0.05), whereas work on job satisfaction had a calculated value of  (10,046 1,99773) and a significant value of (0.000 0.05). The F test, which was derived from the  test results of 79.179 3.140 and a significant value of 0.000 0.05, revealed the simultaneous test between leadership and internal communication on job satisfaction at PDAM Tirta Giri Nata Cirebon City. This indicates that both leadership and internal communication had a positive and significant impact on job satisfaction.
Correction: Cloud-Based Machine Learning Platform to Predict Clinical Outcomes at Home for Patients With Cardiovascular Conditions Discharged From Hospital: Clinical Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Yang Phillip C , Jha Alokkumar , Xu William , Song Zitao , Jamp Patrick , Teuteberg Jeffrey J
Published: December 2024

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Efectos de la pandemia por COOVID-19 en la contaminación ambiental
Authors: Chávez Ortíz Pamela , Morón Cruz José Alberto
Published: December 2024

"La pandemia ocasionada por el virus sars-cov-2 que se detectó por primera vez en Wuhan, China en 2019, trajo cambios indudables en nuestro modo de vida. Para controlar la transmisión de la enfermedad de COVID-19, en muchos países se utilizaron medidas como el confinamiento y el aislamiento social, el cierre de industrias, la detención de actividades no esenciales, la utilización de cubrebocas o mascarillas faciales para la población en general y el personal médico, y la utilización de otros tipos de equipos de protección como guantes y caretas de plástico. Además, al no tener un medicamento específico para detener la propagación del nuevo virus, se recetaron tratamientos con medicamentos existentes, ya fuera para tratar síntomas como fiebre, dolor e inflamación o para intentar desactivar el virus en el organismo y tratar infecciones secundarias. Para este capítulo investigamos, con base en diversas publicaciones científicas, los datos reportados sobre estos impactos ambientales, específicamente los relacionados con la contaminación ambiental, los efectos del confinamiento y el cierre de industrias en la calidad del aire, los riesgos ambientales potenciales por el aumento de desechos plásticos provenientes del uso de equipo de protección médica, y la potencial contaminación del agua debido al aumento en el empleo de algunos medicamentos.
La evolución zoonótica: la compleja interacción entre los virus, el ser humano y su ambiente
Authors: Campillo Balderas José Alberto
Published: December 2024

Si algo tenemos que aprender de la pandemia por COVID-19 es que la salud ambiental y la humana están íntimamente conectadas. Esta enfermedad es de origen zoonótico, es decir, saltó de animales al ser humano. La viruela, la influenza, el zika, el ébola y el sida son enfermedades virales también zoonóticas que han devastado a la humanidad en distintos periodos de la historia. Estas enfermedades pueden ocasionar daños irreparables en distintos órganos de nuestro cuerpo: piel, pulmones, sistema nervioso central, hígado, intestinos y sangre, lo que puede culminar en la muerte de manera rápida o, peor aún, lenta y dolorosa. Los virus que causan estas enfermedades específicamente en seres humanos tienen su origen en virus preexistentes que infectan a aves, murciélagos, roedores y primates no humanos, entre otros. Para comprender el origen de estas enfermedades zoonóticas, que pueden ser emergentes y reemergentes, debemos abordar el tema de dos maneras. Por un lado, es importante identificar los factores biológicos y ecológicos que determinan la naturaleza de la viosfera (conjunto de todos los virus) que se encuentra en los animales con los que el ser humano inevitablemente interactúa. Asimismo, entender los factores antropogénicos, como la domesticación de animales de granja y de compañía, la explotación de la vida silvestre (como la caza y el consumo de animales exóticos), la agricultura insostenible y el cambio climático, aunados al incremento y movilidad de la población humana, es esencial para establecer políticas y estrategias sanitarias para la prevención de futuras pandemias. El enfoque antropocéntrico que se le había dado al estudio de estas enfermedades no era el adecuado, ya que limitaba el conocimiento de la diversidad y distribución de los virus en el ambiente. La nueva estrategia que ha tomado la Organización Mundial de la Salud, One Health (Una Sola Salud), amplía la investigación científica sobre las enfermedades zoonóticas y sus causas, ya que reúne a expertos de distintas disciplinas no sólo del área de salud humana, sino también de salud animal, vegetal y ambiental, a nivel local, regional, nacional y global.
Un modelo de cultura-conocimiento-inteligencia para interpretar resultados de filtros HP y BK: un estudio comparativo entre Brasil y Bolivia
Authors: De Angelis Cristiano
Published: December 2024

¿Qué hacemos cuando filtramos datos económicos? Esta pregunta nos llevó a intentar comprender los dos procedimientos más utilizados en el filtrado lineal: los filtros Hodrick-Prescott (HP) y Baxter y King (BK).
Para responder de manera robusta a la pregunta, se realiza una revisión de la literatura, buscando estudiar, sintetizar y presentar de manera didáctica la teoría del filtrado utilizada en macroeconomía, la cual se basa en el análisis espectral.
Varios investigadores han descubierto que los más eficaces son los métodos que utilizan el análisis espectral para analizar series de tiempo en el dominio de la frecuencia. Con base en los resultados del error de pronóstico promedio, concluyen que el pronóstico basado en el enfoque de análisis espectral es tres veces más preciso que el modelo ARMA y de tres a cuatro veces más que el conocido modelo de Brown.
Además, siendo la cultura el principal constructo que mueve, positiva o negativamente, la economía de un país, el modelo cultura-conocimiento-inteligencia ayuda, mucho, a comprender las economías brasileña y boliviana y, por tanto, los usos de filtros, así como la interpretación de resultados de series macroeconómicas, en particular consumo, inversión, productividad y horas trabajadas.
Silkworm Girl, Sericultural EcoGothic, and the Anthropocene
Authors: Hsu Li-hsin
Published: December 2024

The article looks at the connection between Chinese folklores and the Anthropocene, examining the tale of the silkworm girl in ancient Chinese mythologies and folklores from an EcoGothic perspective of human-nonhuman alliance (as well as its betrayal). The process of sericultural development in Asia works in tandem with the formation of the renowned “silk road,” an international commercial (as well as military) route for the exchange of goods and materials from East Asia and Central Asia to Europe and the Mediterranean region. The myth of the silkworm girl encapsulates an eco-economic co-existence among human beings, animals, plants, and matter in its most rudimentary form. My discussion focuses on the two versions of the story of the silkworm girl, one from an earlier collection of folklore—Sou shen ji (In Search of the Supernatural: The Written Record) by Jin Dynasty historian, Bao Gan, in China—and the other one by Guan Ting Du—Yong Cheng Ji Sian Lu (Records of the Assembled Transcendents of the Fortified Walled City), a later collection of stories compiled in the Tang dynasty. While silkworms in ancient Chinese literature and the sericulture they embody have been associated with agricultural advancement through the human domestication and extraction of natural resources, the anthropocentric interpretations of the moral lessons conveyed in those tales about the economic value their industry and productivity symbolize is problematized by the girl-horse metamorphosis and their symbiotic relationship with mulberry trees. Their representations are further complicated by the military involvement in sericulture. This article compares diverging representations of the silkworm girl within the context of the sericultural practice, particularly the man-horse-silkworm-mulberry entanglement, to reconsider the ecological significance of Asian mythologies in the age of our Anthropocene crisis.
The Effective Strategies for Developing Religious Character Based on School Culture: The Perspectives of Thomas Lickona and Glock & Stark
Authors: Yusuf Zeki , Khozin  , Zulian Pradana Boy
Published: December 2024

This research used a qualitative approach with the type of field research that aims to uncover the strategy of religious character formation applied at SMK Muhammadiyah Lumajang. The background of this research includes two main things: first, vocational school graduates are orientated to the world of work so that good character is an absolute requirement; Second, significant school achievements compared to similar schools that have been established for a long time. The results of the study show that the strategy of forming religious character in SMK Muhammadiyah Lumajang has developed into a school culture through several approaches. The exemplary approach is the main focus, where the principal and teaching staff play a role model in daily behavior, demonstrating the importance of religious principles in real practice to shape the character of students. In addition, instilling discipline through strict rules related to punctuality and regularity is expected to create a conducive environment for learning and character growth. Positive habits through activities such as duha prayers, recitations, community service, and other religious activities become an important foundation, teaching students to internalize religious values in daily life. Conditioning of a comfortable, clean, and orderly school environment helps create an atmosphere conducive to student learning and development, supported by good physical facilities and supportive policies. Finally, the integration and internalization of religious values in all school activities is an important step in the formation of students' religious character by uniting the school's vision and mission with religious principles to create a holistic school culture and support the development of students' character in spiritual, moral, and social aspects.
VOCÊ NÃO AJUDOU O PACIENTE: Um recurso teórico sobre vieses confundidores
Authors: Souza Filipe Luis , Souza Nathalia Cabral , Wainer Alexandra Friedrich Montano , Fernandes Júlio Antônio da Rosa , Wainer Leonardo
Published: December 2024

The discussion about the effectiveness of psychological approaches has been a central issue for nearly a century. This article provides a theoretical resource aimed at simplifying complex concepts, with the goal of pedagogically supporting clinical psychologists and psychology students regarding the validity of their daily practices and studies. By exploring key confounding biases, the work conceptualizes elements inherent in all clinical practice that may better explain patient outcomes in psychotherapy than the therapeutic approach itself, eliminating common and erroneous inferences about the therapist's skill and the clinical approach's ability to modify outcomes for which it may be ineffective. The article reinforces the principle "Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur," emphasizing the importance of a rigorous, evidence-based approach to ensure that clinical interventions provide genuine and measurable benefits. It concludes that the appropriate design to assess the effects of psychological interventions, not unlike other areas of health sciences, is randomized clinical trials, a model that, if well employed, can control for the effects discussed in this work and identify the true potential of a therapeutic intervention.
Penguatan Kesadaran Wisata Melalui Program Sapta Pesona di Desa Wisata
Authors: Trihayuningtyas Endah , Zulhelfa Zulhelfa , Reyaan Alexander , Elmia Arini Shofi
Published: December 2024

Keberhasilan pembangunan pariwisata melibatkan partisipasi masyarakat karena dapat memberikan manfaat bagi masyarakat lokal baik dari segi ekonomi, sosial, dan budaya. Desa Karangsambung yang berada di Kecamatan Karangsambung, merupakan salah satu Desa yang terletak di sebelah utara Kota Kebumen. Berdasarkan potensi yang dimiliki oleh Desa Karangsambung, maka masyarakat harus memahami tentang konsep sapta pesona. Untuk mendukung hal tersebut, perlu dilakukan Program Pengabdian Masyarakat dalam bentuk ceramah dan diskusi. Program ini menggunakan pendekatan sosialisasi dan pelatihan yang melibatkan 20 peserta dari berbagai elemen masyarakat. Melalui metode ceramah dan diskusi kelompok, peserta diajak untuk memahami dan menerapkan prinsip Sapta Pesona. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman yang signifikan pada aspek Ramah dan Sejuk, sementara aspek Bersih dan Tertib masih memerlukan perhatian lebih lanjut. Program ini berhasil meningkatkan kesadaran wisata dan memberikan rekomendasi untuk pengembangan lebih lanjut.
 
Successful tourism development involves community participation because it can provide benefits to local communities both in economic, social and cultural terms. Karangsambung Village, which is in Karangsambung District, is one of the villages located in the north of Kebumen City. Based on the potential of Karangsambung Village, the community must understand the concept of Sapta Pesona. To support this, it is necessary to carry out a Community Service Program in the form of discussions. This program uses a socialization and training approach involving 20 participants from various elements of society. Through lecture and group discussion methods, participants are invited to understand and apply the principles of Sapta Pesona. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in understanding in the Friendly and Cool aspects, while the Clean and Orderly aspects still require further attention. This program has succeeded in increasing tourism awareness and providing recommendations for further development.
Boycott in Hadith Perspective: History and Implementation
Authors: Andaluzi Fahmi , Alif Muhammad , Wahid Abd , Faiz Muhammad
Published: December 2024

This article aims to explore the practice of boycotting during the Prophet's time, including whether it was carried out by the Prophet, his Companions, or the opposition. It also investigates whether hadith, as an authoritative source in Islam, supports boycotting and how to contextualize these teachings in the present. This research employs a library-based approach, collecting data from hadith, books, and scholarly articles relevant to the topic. The methods used include takhrij hadith and descriptive-analytical processing of historical accounts of boycotting during the Prophet's era to describe and analyze its contemporary application. The study finds that boycotting practices existed during the Prophet's time and were carried out by the Prophet and his Companions. Implementing hadith on boycotting in the modern context is complex but remains relevant to issues such as war and blasphemy. Additionally, contemporary boycotts have evolved into moral support actions at individual and international levels, aimed at drawing attention and resolving conflicts. Muslim scholars, institutions, and religious organizations consider boycott rulings based on fraternal hadith, the prohibition of oppression, and ijtihad through Islamic legal approaches (fiqh and ushul fiqh), such as Syadd al-Żarāi' and Qiyās. These considerations integrate textual evidence with modern contexts, ensuring flexible and dynamic rulings that align with the objectives of Islamic law (maqāṣid al-sharīʻah), particularly justice and welfare for the ummah.
Islamic Solidarity and Ta'awun: A Case Study of Community Responses to Rohingya Refugees in Sabang, Aceh
Authors: Suarni Suarni , Nufiar Nufiar , Miskahuddin Miskahuddin , Aulia Ade , Rusli Mikdar , Zakia Shabira
Published: December 2024

The principle of ta'awun (mutual assistance) is a fundamental Islamic value that promotes solidarity and shared responsibility. Its practical application in contemporary, culturally diverse societies often encounters significant challenges. This study investigates how the residents of Ie Meulee Village, Sukajaya Subdistrict, Sabang City, practiced ta'awun in responding to Rohingya refugees stranded in the area during December 2023. Employing a qualitative methodology, the study collected data through observations, interviews with 14 informants—including village officials, religious leaders, community members, and refugees—and document analysis. The findings reveal varied interpretations and implementations of ta'awun, shaped by factors such as religious education, the social environment, and economic constraints. While residents with strong religious knowledge exhibited proactive assistance, others provided help spontaneously or hesitated due to existing prejudices. This study underscores the importance of inclusive religious education, community-based social programs, and local policies to foster cross-cultural solidarity, ensuring the sustainable application of ta'awun values in multiethnic societies.
Ensino colaborativo como princípio facilitador para inclusão do aluno com deficiência na Educação Física Escolar
Authors: Carvalho Ingrid Rosa , Freitas Rayanne Rodrigues de , Lima Bonfat Daniela , Chicon José Francisco , Carvalho Silva de Sá Maria das Graças
Published: December 2024

O trabalho educacional, fundamentado nas contribuições da pesquisa-ação colaborativo-crítica e pelo ensino colaborativo, configura-se em uma ferramenta potente para um processo de ensino e aprendizagem de qualidade inclusiva. A Educação Física Escolar, apesar da sua especificidade, também necessita da participação efetiva de um professor colaborador mais afinado com essa área de conhecimento. O estudo em tela objetiva mapear a discussão sobre o ensino colaborativo na produção acadêmica dos cursos de pós-graduação das universidades brasileiras, consultando o Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior. Os dados apontam que essa parceria potencializa a participação e a aprendizagem dos alunos, além de ser uma forte aliada à formação continuada dos professores pela dinâmica da ação-reflexão-ação coletiva. Embora a pesquisa-ação e o ensino colaborativo já tenham sido utilizados no âmbito dos estudos em Educação Física, pouco se discute sobre o uso dessa metodologia em uma perspectiva inclusiva.
Influencia del sexo, de la edad, y de la formación inicial de las y los docentes universitarios del área de actividad física y educación física en la percepción sobre la educación inclusiva
Authors: Marcos-Rivero Bingen , Ortuondo Jon , Romaratezabala Estibaliz , Becerril-Atxikallende Irati , Yanci Javier
Published: December 2024

El objetivo del estudio fue analizar las diferencias de la percepción sobre la inclusión del alumnado con discapacidad en función del sexo, la edad y la formación inicial (Ciencias de la Actividad Física y Deporte [CAFyD] vs. Educación) de los docentes universitarios del área de Actividad Física y Deporte (AFyD) y de la Educación Física (EF). En el presente estudio participaron 100 docentes universitarios del área de la AFyD y de la EF, quienes respondieron al cuestionario “La percepción de dificultades del profesorado para la inclusión educativa (DPIE)”. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que las docentes declaron mejores resultados que los docentes en cuanto a la inclusión de estudiantes con discapacidad. Además, los y las docentes mayores son más favorables a la inclusión que los más jóvenes y que los docentes formados en CAFyD. Atendiendo a los resultados obtenidos, el sexo y la edad, y en menor medida la formación inicial, influyen en la actitud y predisposición de las y los docentes universitarios de AFyD y EF hacia la educación inclusiva.
Have you read my work?
Authors: Magalhães Lilian
Published: December 2024

The complexity of teaching-learning relationships permeates all educational levels, impacting both individuals and societies. In higher education, particularly at the postgraduate level, interactions between supervisors and students are essential but often problematic. Studies show that many graduate students face difficulties with rigid deadlines and guidance issues, which can affect their mental health. The importance of self-efficacy and autonomy for students is highlighted, suggesting that supervisor support should be aligned with the development of students’ academic literacy. However, in Brazil, the pressure on faculty to publish and secure research funding often leads to a neglect of pedagogical functions, impairing the quality of supervision. To improve the support provided, it is recommended to implement group supervision models, promote a culture of collaborative research, and establish formal processes for qualifying supervisors. In summary, it is essential to combine criticism of the current context with efforts to create a more ethical, relevant, and transformative educational environment, ensuring adequate conditions for both students and supervisors.
Sextortion in Sport
Authors: Bragagnolo Whitney , Lezama Yanei
Published: December 2024

Sextortion, a form of sexual misconduct, entails the abuse of power to obtain sexual benefits, simultaneously rendering it an act of corruption. In sports, where power imbalances and hierarchical structures are common, sextortion is a growing issue. It often includes subtle or implicit threats, seeking compliance in exchange for privileges or opportunities. Despite growing awareness, research on sextortion in sports remains scarce. This study uses institutional theory and applied ethics to explore its key elements: the abuse of power and the improper obtention of sexual acts. The findings highlight the need for good governance, strong safeguarding protocols, and greater awareness of power dynamics, consent, and coercion. This research seeks to raise recognition among stakeholders and stresses the urgent need for prevention measures, guiding future policies and studies.
Inteligencia Artificial en el deporte
Authors: Carrio Sampedro Alberto
Published: December 2024

La Inteligencia Artificial (IA) se ha desarrollado muy rápidamente en el deporte. Actualmente está presente en la mayoría de los ámbitos del deporte y cada día aparecen nuevas aplicaciones. Parece normal que ocurra así si se tiene en cuenta el potencial de la IA en la industria del deporte, desde la mejora del juego hasta la captación de aficionados, pasando por la generación de enormes ingresos a través de la identificación y captación de talentos. Pero la IA también tiene una cara menos atractiva que puede socavar los valores del deporte e incluso cuestionar lo que hasta ahora ha constituido un rasgo definitorio, a saber, ser una actividad propiamente humana. En este artículo presentaré brevemente las dos caras del debate en torno a la IA en el deporte, analizando primero sus posibles beneficios y después los retos éticos que esta tecnología plantea para la gobernanza del deporte. Una vez presentados los aspectos positivos y negativos de la IA en el deporte, presentaré una breve reflexión en torno a la naturaleza esencialmente humana del deporte y la importancia de la supervisión humana de esta tecnología en sus diferentes aplicaciones en el deporte.
The Impact of Debate Lessons, Powered by Generative AI, on Student Learning
Authors:   Ministry of Education, Singapore, Yongzhi Seow
Published: December 2024

Humanities education in Singapore at the secondary level emphasises the inquiry-based learning pedagogical approach to engage students, inculcate critical thinking skills, and achieve the necessary knowledge and skills outcomes stipulated by the national curriculum. Inquiry-based learning is structured by a Humanities inquiry cycle involving four steps and can take various forms in the classroom. In this paper, I explore the use of debate as an active learning tool to enact inquiry lessons in Social Studies, framed by the inquiry cycle and leveraging Generative AI tools. I ran 5 debates for two Grade 9 classes comprising 79 students over two schooling terms (20 teaching weeks). Student speakers were assigned for each debate, and all students formed teams to do research with the help of AI tools such as Chat GPT and Microsoft CoPilot. Through student preparatory work, student survey data, and teacher observations, I find that debates are powerful devices to build excitement and spark joy amongst students but require a high degree of preparatory work and active student management by the teacher to achieve desired knowledge outcomes. As a teaching tool, debates can deepen reflection and foster critical thinking on specific topics, and debate lessons foster a positive learning environment that celebrate learning and improve student outcomes.
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Approach: Teaching Multicultural Classrooms in South African Schools
Authors:   University of the Free State, South Africa, Chimbunde Pfuurai , Moreeng Boitumelo Benjamin
Published: December 2024

Teaching diverse student populations with varying cultural, linguistic, and experiential backgrounds is fraught with opportunities and challenges. In this paper, we examined the prospects and complexities in teaching multicultural classes and how teachers’ competencies could be improved. This conceptual paper uses the case of South Africa to respond to two questions: What are the opportunities and challenges in teaching multicultural classes and how can teachers’ proficiencies be enhanced? Using document analysis, the study deploys Gay’s (2000) cultural responsiveness theory which argues that teachers must understand and value the diverse cultural backgrounds of learners and adapt teaching practices to meet their needs. Understanding the possibilities and complexities that teachers face in their teaching could unlock new avenues in teacher-education programmes. Findings replicate that while teaching multicultural classes is crucial for nationwide integration, teachers lack the necessary training and preparation to teach multicultural classes, hence have limited pedagogical approaches and face communication and classroom management challenges. Considering these findings, the paper suggests a re-look to redefine teacher training and recommends employing professional learning communities to augment existing teacher competencies. The study contributes to discourses on how teachers’ practices can be recalibrated to suit the educational needs of diverse learners.
Adaptability to Clouds of Change: Study of Engineering Students Pursuing Technical Education in Online Mode
Authors:   Indian Institute of Information Technology, India, Dhenge Vikrant , Paikane Maithili ,   Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, India, Deshpande Harsh ,   Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Law, India
Published: December 2024

The pandemic has affected the social, economic, political, and psychological as well as physiological well-being of an individual. Due to technological advancements, it was comparatively easy to adapt to these clouds of change, and the education field was not an exception. The researchers have observed this not only in letter but in spirit during the pandemic through the new way of teaching and learning, that is, the Online Learning Mode. This paper aims to study the impact of place of residence on English language acquisition and the social and psychological health of engineering students in Online learning mode. A structured questionnaire was designed for this study. A total of 245 participants who are presently pursuing engineering in online learning mode participated in the research. The study revealed that the place of residence had no influence on English language acquisition but significantly impacted engineering students’ social and psychological health.
Navigating a Path of Uncertainty: Profiling Novice Teachers as Adaptive Leaders IAFOR Publications on December 10, 2024
Authors:   North-West University, South Africa, De Klerk Edwin Darrell , Palmer June Monica ,   Central University of Technology, South Africa
Published: December 2024

Increasingly, novice teachers function in complex learning environments that require heightened resilience and making calculated, sometimes unexpected decisions. Undoubtedly, novice teachers in the African context must adapt to the persistent weaknesses of inadequate education systems, characterized by underperforming learners, high learner drop-out rates, limited resources, and possible un-employability after completing their studies. In exploring the realities of novice teachers in two provinces of South Africa, this paper aimed to understand how novice teachers’ adaptive leadership ability can support them in transforming their schools during challenging times. An adaptive leadership profiling framework is conceptualized, according to the novice teachers’ portrayal of their adaptive leadership ability during uncertain and challenging times. Novice teachers’ narratives and semi-structured interviews informed the qualitative data collection process. An interpretative phenomenological analysis was conducted to analyze the data. The findings revealed that novice teachers desire an enabling leadership environment in which they can contribute meaningfully to improving their schools. Novice teachers echoed concern about the creation of a psychologically safe environment in which to function, while they are engaging in a process of sense-making of their realities. Finally, novice teachers’ contributions to sustainable change must be acknowledged, while leadership strategies must be explored to overcome the adaptive challenges they face.
Forest vegetation on the island of Upursala of lake Cirišs, Latvia
Authors:   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Straupe Inga , Jansone Diāna ,   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Kozure Alīna ,   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Published: December 2024

Only less than one percent of the territory of Latvia is occupied by broadleaved (trees having relatively wide flat leaves) forests. The aim of the research is to assess forest vegetation in the island of Upursala of Cirišs lake. The data is collected in four forest areas of the island. Totally 12 plots, each with an area of 200 m2 (20 x 20 m) have been created. In each plot, the accounting of growing trees and deadwood is carried out. The vegetation is measured in each forest area - the projective vegetation cover and cover of each plant species by tree, shrub, herb and moss layer are determined. The research founds that the average stock of growing trees on the island of Upursala is 565.8 m3 ha-1. The average amount of dead wood is 108 m3 ha-1, it consists mainly of fallen deadwood. Totally 45 species are listed in the vegetation plots, of which seven are determinants of European broadleaved forests. The largest number of determinant species of European broadleaved forests have been observed in stands with mixed forests (aspen - small-leaved lime – pedunculate oak, aspen – Scots pine - pedunculate oak and Scots pine – Silver birch – aspen). It can be argued that these stands will become the European broadleaved forests in the future.