bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEMBERIAN BIOCHAR TANKOS DAN KOTORAN SAPI TERHADAP KETERSEDIAAN UNSUR HARA N, P, K DAN PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN TERONG (Solanum molongena L.) DI TANAH ALLUVIAL
Authors: Andini Andini , Yulies Urai Suci , Chandra Tino Orciny
Published: August 2024

Tanah Alluvial merupakan tanah yang berasal dari endapan baru, berlapis-lapis, jumlah bahan organiknya berubah-ubah. Peningkatan produksi tanaman terong dapat dilakukan dengan penambahan biochar tankos dan kotoran sapi. Biochar dapat meningkatkan ketersediaan unsur hara N, P, K dan pH tanah. Kotoran sapi dapat meningkatkan C-Organik, N-Total, meningkatkan daya tahan terhadap air. Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan biochar tankos dan kotoran sapi terhadap ketersediaan hara N, P, K dan pertumbuhan tanaman terong di tanah Alluvial, serta mengetahui interaksi biochar tankos dan kotoran sapi terhadap ketersediaan N, P, K dan pertumbuhan tanaman terong pada tanah Alluvial. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode RAL 2 faktorial terdiri dari 4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan tidak terjadinya interaksi antara biochar tankos dan kotoran sapi. Pemberian biochar tankos mampu meningkatkan pH pada perlakuan 40 ton/ha= 6,6,  N-Total pada perlakuan 30 ton/ha= 1,2, P-Tersedia pada perlakuan 30 ton/ha = 329,6, K-Tersedia pada perlakuan 30 ton/ha= 10,93, tinggi tanaman pada perlakuan  30 ton/ha= 44,65. Penambahan kotoran sapi mampu meningkatkan CO pada perlakuan 15 ton/ha= 15,83, N-Total pada perlakuan 15 ton/ha= 1,16 dan tinggi tanaman pada perlakuan 30 ton/ha= 43,23, serta terjadi peningkatan ketersediaan unsur hara N-Total 23,46%, P-Tersedia 66,16%, K-Tersedia 55,47%, C-Organik 6,59% dan tinggi tanaman 42,46%.Kata Kunci:  Alluvial, Biochar Tankos, Kotoran Sapi, Produksi Terong
STUDI KETERSEDIAAN UNSUR HARA N, P, K DAN PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN BAWANG MERAH (Allium ascalonicum L.) AKIBAT PEMBERIAN PUPUK KANDANG KAMBING DAN ABU BOILER PADA TANAH GAMBUT
Authors: Ramadhan Gina Suci , Sulakhudin Sulakhudin , Junaidi Junaidi
Published: August 2024

Tanah gambut adalah tanah yang memiliki potensi cukup besar untuk dimanfaatkan sebagai lahan budidaya pertanian. Tanah gambut sebagai lahan budidaya pertanian menghadapi permasalahan seperti, pH tanah yang rendah, kapasitas tukar kation yang tinggi, kejenuhan basa rendah, kandungan unsur makro dan mikro yang rendah, sehingga kurang optimal bagi budidaya tanaman bawang merah. Upaya untuk mengatasi permasalahan dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pH tanah dan ketersediaan unsur hara N, P, K di tanah gambut yaitu dengan cara pemberian pupuk kandang kambing dan abu boiler. Penelitian merupakan percobaan faktorial yang disusun menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL). Percobaan terdiri dari 2 faktor yaitu pupuk kandang kambing (P) dan abu boiler (B). Faktor pertama yaitu pupuk kandang kambing sebanyak 3 taraf perlakuan P0 (0 g/polybag), P1 (240 g/polybag), P2 (480 g/polybag) dan faktor kedua abu boiler sebanyak 3 taraf perlakuan B0 (0 g/polybag), B1 (842 g/polybag), B2 (1.148 g/polybag) sehingga total kombinasi perlakuan sebanyak 9 dan diulang 3 kali sehingga terdapat 27 unit percobaan. Pengaruh perlakuan terhadap parameter pengamatan dianalisis dengan analisis ragam (ANOVA) uji F. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemberian pupuk kandang kambing dan abu boiler secara interaksi tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap semua parameter. Pemberian pupuk kandang kambing secara tunggal pada tanah gambut menunjukkan adanya pengaruh nyata terhadap parameter C-organik, N-total, P-tersedia, K-dd dan tinggi tanaman bawang merah. Pemberian abu boiler secara tunggal pada tanah gambut menunjukkan adanya pengaruh nyata terhadap parameter P-tersedia, K-dd dan jumlah daun tanaman bawang merah.Kata Kunci: Abu boiler, ketersediaan hara, pupuk kandang kambing, tanah gambut, tanaman bawang merah.
Computational characterization of the DAD photoisomerization: Functionalization, protonation and solvation effects.
Authors: López-Pacios Lucía , Nogueira Juan J. , Martínez-Fernández Lara
Published: August 2024

Photoswitches are becoming increasingly popular in pharmacology due to the possibility of modifying their activity with light. Hence, it is crucial to understand the photophysics of these compounds to identify promising light-activated drugs. We focused our study on DAD, an azobenzene derivative that, according to a previous experimental investigation, can restore visual function in blind mice due to trans-cis photoisomerization upon light absorption. With the present computational study, we aim to characterize the absorption spectrum of DAD, and to understand its photoisomerization mechanism by means of conformational search analysis, quantum mechanical (QM) and hybrid QM/continuum calculations, and classical molecular dynamics simulations. Moreover, we explored the effect of the derivation (DAD vs azobenzene), the protonation (DAD vs DADH22+, the two possible protonation states) and the solvation effects (vacuum vs water) on the photoisomerization. Similarly to azobenzene, we showed that the photoisomerization of both protonation states of DAD begin with the population of the bright S2 state. Then, it crosses to the S1 surface and relaxes along the rotation of the azo dihedral to a S1/S0 crossing point. The latter is close to a transition state that connects the trans and cis geometries on the ground state. Finally, our results suggested that amino derivation, non-protonation and water solvation could improve the quantum yield of the photoisomerization.
Barium Titanate BaTiO3 Raman Spectra and their deconvolution with q-BWF functions
Authors: Sparavigna Amelia Carolina
Published: August 2024

Here we study the Raman spectra of Barium Titanate, BaTiO3, given in the RRUFF and ROD databases. Being the Raman bands strongly asymmetric, we are deconvoluting them by means of the q-BWF functions. These functions are generalizing the Breit-Wigner-Fano line shape in the framework of the q-exponential function of Tsallis statistics. Besides the deconvolution of Raman spectra, we consider the literature on BaTiO3 Raman spectroscopy, particularly the assignment of the bands. Being the wavenumbers of some A1 and E modes very close, the observed modes are mixed. Moreover, dips in the spectra have suggested as due to the presence of anharmonicity, interference and Fano resonance.
Fourth Generation Gravity Separation using the Reflux Classifier
Authors: Amosah Margaret , Zhou James , Galvin Kevin
Published: August 2024

The Reflux Classifier achieves powerful synergy between an upper system of inclined channels and lower fluidised bed arrangement, delivering gravity separation in a single stage of separation. This paper is concerned with the step-change improvement in gravity separation utilising the latest in a series of improvements. The laminar-shear separation mechanism led to the introduction of closely-spaced inclined channels, nominally 6 mm, solving a previously intractable problem in concentrating metallurgical coal. The more recent shift to a spacing of 3 mm, and even 1.8 mm has delivered a further step change in the separation of gangue minerals from dense minerals. In this new work, we have introduced changes to the lower fluidised bed, removing the fluidisation distributor and installing a slow-moving rake with water addition. This change produced a much more robust fluidisation boundary condition, removing the vagaries of the minimum fluidisation condition, producing a stronger dense medium effect, hence significant step change in gravity separation performance well beyond anything that was previously possible. This step change in performance reveals a direct pathway from a feed grade of 0.32 wt.% tin to a significant recovery of the tin at a grade higher than 40 wt.%.
Broad Range Material-to-System Screening of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Hydrogen Storage Using Machine Learning
Authors: Wang Xinyi , Breunig Hanna , Peng Peng
Published: August 2024

Hydrogen is pivotal in the transition to sustainable energy systems, serving essential roles in both power generation and industrial applications. Metal-organic frameworks have emerged as promising candidates for efficient hydrogen storage. However, identifying promising candidates for deployment is challenging due to the vast number of synthesized MOFs. This study integrates molecular simulations, machine learning, and techno-economic analysis to evaluate the performance of MOFs across broad operation conditions for different scales and durations of hydrogen storage applications. While previous screenings of the MOF database have predominantly emphasized high hydrogen capacities under cryogenic conditions, we identify that optimal temperatures and pressures for cost minimization depend on the raw price of the MOF. Specifically, when MOFs are priced at $15/kg, 99.72% exhibit optimal cost-efficiency within a temperature range of 180 K to 250 K and 98.9% achieve this at pressure of 150 bar. Furthermore, we characterize correlations between system cost and material properties, identifying key promising features of MOFs for low-cost systems including low densities (<1 g/cm³), high surface areas (>1500 m²/L), large void fractions (>0.6), and high pore volumes (>0.8 cm³/g).
Zinc(II) coordination polymers with 3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propanoate linkers
Authors: Kodolitsch Katharina , Torvisco Ana , Kamencek Tomas , Mazaj Matjaz , Zojer Egbert , Slugovc Christian
Published: August 2024

Coordination polymers of zinc(II) with three readily accessible 3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propanoate ligands are prepared by combining aqueous solutions of the ligands and zinc(II) salts, resulting in a precipitation of the respective coordination polymers. While sodium 3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propanoate and sodium 3-(2-phenyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)propanoate initially yield amorphous precipitates that can be converted to crystalline materials upon prolonged heating, the use of sodium 3-(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)propanoate results in the immediate formation of a crystalline coordination polymer. All three coordination polymers were structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal water in one coordination polymer could be removed without losing the crystallinity of the sample and this process was studied by infrared spectrometry. The interpretation of the corresponding infrared spectra was supported by theoretical calculations. Furthermore, the solubility in water and buffer solutions as well as the potential porosity of the coordination polymers were investigated, revealing their non-porous character for CO2, N2 and CH4.
Aging device: tau protein transposes the telomerase fragment into promoter/enhancer to promote gene copy number decrement regulation
Authors: liu wenzhong , li hualan
Published: August 2024

The reasons for the significant impact of abnormal tau protein phosphorylation and aggregation on Alzheimer's disease are still unknown. This study used bioinformatics methods, including protein domain search tools, to investigate the pathogenic mechanism of tau protein in neurodegenerative diseases. The study reveals that tau protein possesses domains linked to the Aging Device. These domains include pyruvate kinase, phosphatase, telomere binding, telomere transposition, HNH cas9, replicon binding, helicase, DNA polymerase, nuclease, transcription factors-like, promoter binding (TATA-box), enhancer binding (Homeobox, MADS-box, HMG box), and mitochondrial localization and mtDNA polymerase. It implies that the tau protein's pyruvate kinase domain supplies ATP energy for its Aging Device function. The HNH Cas9 , reverse transcriptase, and transposase domains cut the sequence between "TAA" from the telomere and then transcript the guide RNA sequence. The transcription factor domain slides to the specific DNA transcription factor binding region. The HNH Cas9 domain excises the intron DNA region complementary to the guide RAN sequence. The transposase and nuclease domains splice the "TAA" from the promoter or enhancer and add the telomere fragment sequence. We thought that tau protein transposes telomere fragments to the promoter/enhancer region might mess up RNA polymerase II, which would help the Aging Device's telomere-guided gene (DNA in the nucleus or mitochondrial) copy number decrement regulation system work better. It can help us understand how stress injuries, like low blood sugar or oxygen levels, can cause tau protein to clump together and phosphorylate, which turns off the Aging Device in a way that doesn't make sense. Thus, the anomalous work of aging devices, such as tau protein, may be associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Exploration of Pedagogical Staff Readiness for Professional Transformation: Analysis of Synchronous Online Focus Group (SOFG) Study Results
Authors: Prosina O. , Kyrychenko M. , Sergeieva L. , Ivchenko T. , Fedorova Y.
Published: August 2024

Purpose: In the face of contemporary challenges within the socio-social spheres globally, particularly within educational systems, the professional transformation of pedagogical (scientific-pedagogical) staff is paramount. Therefore, this research explores this professional category's readiness for change, a significant relevance and impact topic.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The research design included a focus group survey to explore the views and experiences of educators on critical aspects of professional transformation. Focus group participants discussed motivation, skills, resources, and barriers in the context of implementing the New Ukrainian School (NUS) reform. The sample size was 718 people. The selection procedure involved forming groups comprised of individuals from diverse segments of the educational system, including primary and secondary school teachers. The focus group participants were selected based on the principle of strategic selection to ensure a diversity of opinions and experiences among educators at different levels. The focus group discussions were structured around open-ended inquiries and key themes, facilitating comprehensive responses and enriching the analysis with valuable insights. The results were analysed through thematic coding and grouping participants' responses by key aspects of professional transformation. Considering the focus group discussions, different views and experiences of educators were compared and analysed.
Findings: The study's results underscore a significant aspect of the research, indicating a high level of educators' motivation for change, readiness for self-improvement, and openness to embracing updated educational values. These findings hold the potential to impact the field of pedagogy significantly.
Research Limitation/Implications: It was noted that focus groups, as an effective method of scientific research, require clear objectives, identification of participants and moderators, development of guides and scenarios, testing of questions and scenarios, consideration of threats, and provision of accurate instructions.
Social Implication: This improves teachers' professional competence and mastery of modern pedagogical methods and technologies. The level of readiness of teaching staff for transformation can also have a positive impact on the development of the educational system, stimulating innovation and the improvement of curricula.
Practical Implication: This facilitates the development of professional development programmes that consider teachers' specific needs and provide them with the necessary skills and resources to implement innovations in the classroom successfully.
Originality/ Value: This study's novelty is that it confirms the assumptions about teachers' readiness for professional transformation, which have been clarified and supplemented by the central concept.
Seroprevalence of Transfusion Transmitted Infection (TTI) and demographic profile of seropositive blood donors in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Banerjee Sujata , R Yadav Yogesh
Published: August 2024

Transfusion departments have long been crucial in the screening, monitoring, and management of diseases spread by blood transfusions. Transfusions are a life-saving intervention that saves lives all over the world. Research has indicated that blood banks with component facilities have greater rates of positive for HIV, HCV, and HBV, whereas blood banks without component facilities have higher rates of syphilis and malaria. A retrospective study on blood donors done at the Blood Bank of a tertiary care hospital of western Maharashtra, India, from January 2015 to December 2020. The study analyzed a total of 15,400 donors, of which 412 donors came out to be seropositive. Majority of seropositive blood donors were in the age group of 18-30 years. The study showed a significant difference between seropositivity of voluntary and replacement donors of the year 2020. Educating, clearing the notions/myths regarding blood donation, telling the benefits and involvement of social media and NGO in promoting blood donation activities can play an important role in breaking the ice between people and blood donations. It will also create awareness regarding blood donation in the general public.
Hepatic Cystic Mesenchymal Hamartoma
Authors: Jyothinaikar Manjunath , Shinde Nandkishor , G Devani Ravindra , Patil Basvanth
Published: August 2024

Hepatic cystic mesenchymal hamartomas are rare yet they are the second most common benign liver mass in children after infantile haemangioendothelioma. These masses are characterized by cystic hamartomatous mesenchymal proliferation. A case of 7-year-old child presented with lump over the upper abdomen noticed since 1 year. History of occasional nausea and vomiting since 6 months. Examination showed a 12 X 8 cm intra-abdominal mass occupying the epigastric umbilical left and right hypochondrium moves with respiration restricted lateral and vertical mobility firm in consistency finger insinuation not possible. USG showed a large cystic lesion measuring 10.5 X 7.9 cm showing thin internal septations noted within the epigastric region posteriorly the lesion is abutting the body of the pancreas superiorly abutting the left lobe of the liver. Abdomen and Pelvis CT with IV Contrast showed a large thick-walled peripherally enhancing hypodense cystic lesion measuring 12 X 8 X 10.7 cm with thick internal septation within noted in the epigastric region and epicenter in the mesentery probably suggesting Mesenteric cyst. On surgical exploration cystic mass 12 X 11 X 8 cm arising from the left lobe of the liver lobulated occupying the whole left lobe of liver segment 1 2 4a 4b displacing stomach transverse colon and small bowel laterally. Cystic mass on puncture found serosanguinous content cystic mass along with left lobe of liver segment 2 3 4a was excised completely. Haemostasis was achieved. The abdomen closed in layers. The histopathological report reveals a multinodular growth of myxomatous mesenchymal stroma separated by fibrous septa. Each nodule contains a proliferation of bland spindle cells indicating a cystic mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver. Postoperative period was uneventful. The child was discharged on day 3. Follow-up done at 3 months and 6 months child was stable and there was no recurrence.
Application of Digital Health Technology
Authors: S Shankar P
Published: August 2024

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Mental Health Condition of Children Infected with HIV/AIDS
Authors: S Patil Sureshgouda , M Bharathi
Published: August 2024

Children are at a high risk for many of the medical conditions as their immune system in not completely matured. Children exposed to life-threatening illnesses like HIVAIDS may face a range of potential psychological changes. Psychosocial issues are common among families with any of the family member suffering from HIVAIDS. This paper provides a thorough analysis of the psychological and psychosocial challenges faced by children living with HIVAIDS along with possible suggestions to deal with these issues.
Transição para sustentabilidade na moda autoral: um olhar a partir da economia circular
Authors: Silva Lívia Antonelli e , Denes-Santos Danielle , Vieira Priscila da Paz
Published: August 2024

Este artigo analisa o fenômeno da transição para sustentabilidade em negócios de moda autoral na cidade de Curitiba-PR. O estudo multicaso é qualitativo exploratório e descritivo a partir de duas abordagens teóricas complementares: da economia circular e da transição sociotécnica para sustentabilidade, com base na perspectiva multinível (MLP). Os resultados indicaram que todas as marcas estudadas apresentam iniciativas relevantes da economia circular em seus processos, tais como: fornecedores qualificados, reutilização de resíduos e uso de materiais descartados, produção com processos artesanais e conscientização dos consumidores. Analisaram-se ainda os principais desafios e oportunidades para o desenvolvimento e crescimento das marcas autorais. Os resultados mostraram que as empresas de moda autoral em Curitiba contribuem para a modificação do regime atual, buscando a viabilidade de mudanças do ponto de vista financeiro, de negócios, produtos e inovação em direção ao meio ambiente e a sustentabilidade ao mesmo tempo em que contribuem para a transição para a sustentabilidade no horizonte de longo prazo.
O rapaz na festa de candomblé e seu pano de cabeça: reflexões sobre homossexualidades (in)desejáveis
Authors: Iendrick Diogo Coutinho
Published: August 2024

Em uma festa de candomblé de um terreiro dito tradicional — com mais de cinquenta anos de fundação —, um jovem visitante com um pano de cabeça azul, ao perceber que era o único homem usando aquele tipo de indumentária, retira-o e passa o restante da festa sem a peça. A partir desse episódio, proponho uma análise sobre a luta semântica no aspecto discursivo das identidades de gênero, em que se disputam formas mais ou menos masculinas/femininas de se vestir. Embora as performances de gênero no candomblé não sejam vistas sob uma ótica exclusiva da moralidade cristã, estão influenciadas por esta, e de toda forma, as ideias circulantes sobre gênero operam sua influência nos terreiros, onde se encontram encobertas pela tradição. A masculinidade — estruturada por relações de poder e estruturante destas — se torna invisível aos privilegiados por seus constructos, que adquirem ainda certo status de inquestionabilidade ao se subsumirem à tradição no que diz respeito aos papéis religiosos, operando uma distinção entre “candomblés tradicionais” e “candomblés de veadeiro”. Ainda que a homossexualidade masculina seja estrutural e estruturante do campo religioso afro-brasileiro e que a flexibilidade desse campo frente à homossexualidade seja reconhecida, nem todos os terreiros se mostram receptivos às diversas expressões da homossexualidade e sob a égide da tradição não se questionam práticas excludentes.
Moda e Agência Material
Authors: Valle Noronha Julia
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho conceitual se propõe a articular a questão da agência material na moda e como a experiência material travada com as coisas que vestimos pode servir de suporte para se repensar as práticas de moda. O texto se baseia em teorias de agência material, pós-humanismo e afetos e devires, e considera que não apenas as pessoas, mas também as coisas que usamos, desempenham um papel ativo no sistema da moda. Para discutir o assunto, exemplos na área da moda são utilizados. O texto conclui com reflexões sobre o que um desvio para o afeto e a agência material pode significar para a moda.
Uso de la técnica electroanalítica SEM para la caracterización de mezclas asfálticas tibias y semitibias. Estudio de caso de la MAPIA
Authors: Acevedo Perez Jhon Vladimir , Hurtado Morales Mikel Fernando , Pabón Chaves Saieth Baudilio
Published: August 2024

Con el análisis del uso del asfalto natural MAPIA (material pétreo impregnado de asfalto) en mezclas asfálticas en estado tibio (WMA) y semi-tibio (HWMA) se busca estudiar la posibilidad de prolongar el ciclo de vida (LCA) en el uso cotidiano (García, A., & Kikut Cruz, K., 2020).  Se empleó la técnica de caracterización SEM (Scanning electronic Microscopy) la cual arrojo compuestos como la Albite (0,06%), el MgO (0,04%) (Oxido de Magnesio), el SiO2 (0,18%) (Dióxido de Silicio) y un pequeño porcentaje de Ti (0,10%) (Titanio), los principales elementos encontrados en la muestra son el carbono (77,46%) y el oxígeno (14,26%). Se analizaron briquetas por el método Marshall a tres diferentes temperaturas:
Fortalecimiento de la capacidad de autorregulación metacognitiva mediante el uso de la guía de interaprendizaje desde el cuidado del medio ambiente
Authors: Largo Taborda Wilson Alejandro , Hurtado Vinasco Karen Sofía
Published: August 2024

La metacognición es entendida como el conocimiento que tienen las personas sobre sus propios procesos cognitivos, en ella se tiene en cuenta tres dimensiones fundamentales, estas son: el tipo de conocimiento, la conciencia metacognitiva y la regulación. Para este proyecto y artículo, se toma a la regulación como eje central, ya que es el proceso o habilidad que se fortalece desde la perspectiva de las acciones que realiza y las decisiones que toma el estudiante para controlar su aprendizaje. El objetivo de esta investigación fue fortalecer el proceso de regulación metacognitiva, utilizando la guía de interaprendizaje para la enseñanza del cuidado del medio ambiente en los estudiantes de la Institución Educativa La Sultana. Se seleccionó una metodología cualitativa con el fin de reconocer el contexto social y educativo en el que se implementó la investigación; asimismo, se implementó la investigación descriptiva como método. Esta regulación metacognitiva se desarrolló a través de guías de interaprendizaje, relacionado el cuidado del medio ambiente como tema eje, para esto se realizó un pretest y postest en el que se utilizó el instrumento denominado MAI (Metacognitive Awareness Inventory), en su adaptación al español. Los resultados mostraron un reconocimiento y actos de conciencia en los procesos de regulación metacognitiva y un análisis reflexivo frente a la categoría del cuidado del medio ambiente, con respecto a las problemáticas ambientales a nivel país.
IoT-enabled smart shoes for the blind
Authors: Elisa David , Greeshma S. S. , Devika Suresh , Viji V. N.
Published: August 2024

IoT-enabled smart shoes for the blind is equipped with ultrasonic sensors paired with an Arduino UNO board. The Internet of Things (IoT) facilitates communication among physical objects and between objects and humans. This enabling technology is experiencing rapid development and growth in the market. In India, there are nearly 40 million blind individuals, including 1.6 million children. Blind people encounter significant challenges in traveling independently and rely on others for various aspects of daily life. A major difficulty arises when navigating roads, as their canes may not detect every obstacle. The smart shoe design offers a long-term solution, enabling blind individuals to travel independently on roads. This shoe incorporates IoT technology, embedding various sensors, a microcontroller, and buzzers. The shoe alerts the user with buzzer sounds upon detecting obstacles ahead. To enhance efficiency, smart glasses using IoT technology have been developed, equipped with sensors to detect objects over a wider area. The smart shoes and smart glasses communicate and coordinate to ensure the user avoids collisions with obstacles in their path.
Biochemical test for identification of proteins by biuret reagent using microscale methods
Authors: Meenakshi Suresh , Kaushiki Kakade , Khushi Khodade
Published: August 2024

This research paper explores the qualitative analysis of protein samples using the Biuret reagent through microscale methods involving ceramic tiles, grooved tiles, and Eppendorf tubes. The study highlights the advantages of minimal reagent usage, reduced waste, and enhanced safety. The Biuret test is employed to detect peptide bonds indicative of protein presence. Protein concentrations used for the identity assay ranged from 0.1% to 1.0%. Protein was detected by all three methods compared; however, the Eppendorf method detected proteins at a concentration of 0.3% and above. The ceramic and grooved tiles could detect proteins from 0.4% and above, demonstrating that the Eppendorf method was more sensitive. The microscale adaptation of this traditional test is evaluated for its efficacy, precision, and practicality in various applications, particularly in educational and resource-limited laboratory settings.
The Application and Development of Music Therapy in Rehabilitation Medicine
Authors: Du Bingze , Sun Tong
Published: August 2024

Music therapy, as an ancient and continually evolving therapeutic approach, has demonstrated unique effects and extensive potential applications in the field of rehabilitation medicine. This paper first explores the physiological and psychological impacts of music and theoretical models of its therapeutic mechanisms. It further details the specific applications of music therapy in neurological rehabilitation, motor function recovery, psychological and emotional adjustment, and chronic disease and pain management. The article also investigates the prospects of integrating music therapy with modern technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and policy support in advancing this field. Through comprehensive analysis, the paper identifies future development directions and research needs for music therapy in rehabilitation medicine.
Psicología del desarrollo
Authors: Alvarado Dávila Enrique
Published: August 2024

Este libro describe el ciclo vital o el proceso evolutivo del ser humano, el cual se basa en tres aspectos teóricos: el desarrollo cognitivo, de acuerdo con las etapas del desarrollo de la inteligencia, según Jean Piaget (Valdez, 2014); el desarrollo de la personalidad, en relación con las etapas del desarrollo propuestas por Erick Erickson (Bordignon, 2005), y el desarrollo de la oralidad, de acuerdo con las etapas del desarrollo de la moral de Lawrence Kohlberg (Zerpa, 2007). Cada uno de estos autores establece la ruta para entender el desarrollo humano desde diferentes perspectivas, las cuales generan la posibilidad de establecer y comprender distintas problemáticas que se derivan de aquellas; por eso, se hará referencia a conceptos como psicomotricidad, maltrato infantil, desarrollo de la autoestima, sexualidad, psicoactivos, proyecto de vida y relación de pareja, jubilación y nido vacio, viudez y muerte.
Principal Support on Teacher Professional Development and Mediating Role of Career Calling: Higher Education Vocational College Teachers Perceptions
Authors: Xu Siyu , Chang Yuan-Cheng , Gao Hu
Published: August 2024

China's higher vocational education is undergoing significant transformations. Initiatives such as upgrading vocational colleges to higher levels, elevating secondary vocational schools, and merging these institutions have driven the rapid development of vocational education. However, challenges in Teacher Professional Development persist, impacting teachers' growth directly. This study investigates the influence of Principal Support on Teacher Professional Development and the mediating role of career calling. Using a quantitative approach and convenience sampling, a survey was conducted among 559 teachers from higher vocational colleges in Guangdong Province, China. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with AMOS software. The findings indicate that teachers' perception of principal support significantly boosts their professional development and career calling. Career calling also positively impacts Teacher Professional Development and partially mediates the relationship between Principal Support and Teacher Professional Development. Based on these findings, it is suggested that principals in Guangdong's higher vocational colleges adopt supportive policies and measures to enhance teachers' Career Calling, thereby improving their professional development.
Factors Influencing Student Satisfaction in Blended Learning: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach
Authors: Suson Roberto Leopoldo
Published: August 2024

Blended learning (BL) has become a buzzword in the educational settings. It is utilized to maximize and meet the expected learning outcomes. Regardless of the high demand for blended learning, certain challenges (i.e., student satisfaction) regarding its effective usage for educational purposes were observed. This work offers a structural model that explains students’ satisfaction (SS) through integrating teacher support, peer support, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and learning motivation. The proposed model was empirically tested in a learning environment in which BL was utilized as means of teaching and learning with 490 participants utilizing a convenient sampling in data gathering. Nine hypothesized paths were tested using partial least squares structural equation modelling (SEM). The findings suggested that learning motivation strongly predicts student satisfaction. However, teacher support and peer support did not translate to student satisfaction; nevertheless, teacher support positively influenced learning motivation. Moreover, perceived usefulness significantly influenced both learning motivation and student satisfaction. Additionally, perceived ease of use also positively influenced learning motivation and student satisfaction. The study emphasizes implementing effective BL in teaching and learning, while considering these various factors that lead to student satisfaction. These findings offer theoretical insights and practical implications for designing an effective blended learning environment that caters for and supports the needs of the students.
Breaking Barriers: A Systematic Review of Inclusive Practices in Higher Education for Engineering Students with Disabilities
Authors: Mashwama Xolile Nokulunga , Omodan Bunmi Isaiah
Published: August 2024

This systematic review paper focuses on inclusive practices in higher education for engineering students with disabilities. It addresses systemic barriers and highlights the role of faculty in creating inclusive environments. The article presents a qualitative synthesis that combines qualitative and quantitative research findings. Using a systematic review approach guided by PRISMA guidelines, we meticulously selected and scrutinised 34 relevant articles. The systematic literature review consolidates information from various sources to comprehend global inclusive practices in engineering education. Challenges identified include staff perceptions and inadequate infrastructure. Inclusive education theories, such as the Social Learning Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior, provide frameworks for understanding and addressing these challenges. Attitudinal factors of parents, teachers, and students, along with accommodations like universal design, play crucial roles. The study underscores the benefits of inclusive practices, such as improved retention, employment rates, and the incorporation of diverse perspectives in STEM fields. It emphasises the imperative for public institutions to champion inclusive policies, considering social norms, perceived control, and skills enhancement. In conclusion, the paper advocates for inclusive practices in higher education for engineering students with disabilities. It offers insights, recommendations, and a call for further research to enhance sustainability and accessibility in engineering education.
The Effect of Cognitive Training on the Concentration of High Intellectual Athletes in Open-Skill Sports
Authors: Maulana Irvan , Komarudin Komarudin , Mustaqim Ridha , Novian Geraldi
Published: August 2024

This research discusses cognitive training (life kinetic and brain gym) on the concentration of high intellectual athletes in open skill sports. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of cognitive training (life kinetic and brain gym) on the concentration of high intellectual athletes in open skill sports and to determine the difference in the influence of life kinetic and brain gym training on the concentration of high intellectual athletes in open skill sports. The method used in this research is the experimental method. The population used was 48 athletes in open skill sports. The sample consisted of 21 athletes taken using purposive sampling technique. The instruments in this study used the Advanced Progressive Matrices (APM) Test and the Concentration and Focus Skill Test (CGT). The data analysis technique used is the Paired Sample t-test and the Independent Sample t-test. The results of this study show that there is a significant influence of life kinetic and brain gym training on the concentration of high intellectual athletes in open-skill sports and there is no significant difference in influence between life kinetic training and brain gym training on the concentration of high intellectual athletes in open-skill sports.
The Effectiveness and Sustainability of Fraud Prevention Policies in Improving the Quality of Hospital Services in Malang
Authors: Widodo Puguh Priyo , Shidieq Firdaus Hafidz A , Putri Likke Prawidya
Published: August 2024

The National Health Insurance Program (JKN) is implemented with many policies. One of the policies of the JKN program is controlling the quality and cost of health services, a policy on controlling fraud in health services. The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of fraud prevention policies in improving the quality of hospital services in Malang. This study uses a realist evaluation (RE) approach, namely the evaluation of the form of context-mechanism-outcome (CMO) configuration. This approach is to understand the mechanism of what happened and the context in which a program can run or not. The research object was a hospital in Malang with research subjects being the director of the hospital, the deputy director/head of service and support, the deputy director/head of finance, the head of the anti-fraud team, the head of the quality and cost control team, and the head of insurance/casemix. The sample selection used purposive sampling and data collection through interviews, Data was collected using triangulation techniques through analysis of Minister of Health regulation number 16 of 2019. Result findings, that the hospital already has a Fraud Prevention Team as a technical requirement to extend cooperation with BPJS Kesehatan. The structure and functions of the Team have not been realized in a stipulation containing job descriptions, responsibilities and authorities. Hospitals also do not yet have policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures and work programs. Conclusion, that the context-mechanism-outcome aspect of the fraud prevention policy in the JKN program in hospitals is not working.
The Influence of Digital Leadership on Millennial Employee Performance in East Java Mediated by Employee Creativity
Authors: Maulina Nandaffa , Yulianti Emma
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyze and test the influence of digital leadership on employee performance mediated by employee creativity. The research sample consisted of 135 respondents who met the criteria as employees aged 27-42 years and worked in companies in East Java province. Data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling technique using SmartPLS 3.0. The results of the study showed that digital leadership had a significant positive effect on employee performance and employee creativity, while employee creativity had a significant positive effect on employee performance. In addition, employee creativity was able to mediate the relationship between digital leadership and employee performance.
Syirkah and Agrarian Disputes Resolution in Toll Construction Projects
Authors: Ali AM. Hasan
Published: August 2024

Agrarian disputes require resolution. For years, acquiring people’s land for constructing toll infrastructure project still use compensation as the popular term. Philosophically, the term means a reward in the form of money or non-money (in kind) which creates agrarian disputes. The partnership-profit sharing or syirkah offers a win-win solution to solve agrarian disputes. This article used systematic literature review (SLR) approach, which is similar with helicopter view model in looking at the topic of a particular study as a whole by using machine engine system. The aim of using this approach is obtaining complete and comprehensive information that have not been conducted by the previous researches.
Environmental Uncertainty and Sustainability: Does Innovation Efficiency Matter? Evidence from Sharia Rural Banking in Central Java Indonesia
Authors: Kushermanto Andi , Alisa Inayah Risqi , Sari Reni Mustika , Shafarani Dinda Ayu , Zulfania Hana , Tri Nguyen Huu
Published: August 2024

This study examines the influence of environmental uncertainty on sustainable growth and the moderating effect of innovation efficiency in this relationship. The population of this study is Sharia rural banks in Central Java for the 2018–2022 period. The sample of this study obtained through the purposive sampling method has 25 Sharia rural banks that meet the criteria. The data analysis technique used is partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) using WarPPLS version 8.0 software. This study shows that environmental uncertainty negatively and significantly affects sustainable growth. The effects of environmental uncertainty can damage the company's sustainability. Furthermore, the moderating test shows that innovation efficiency weakens the influence of environmental uncertainty on sustainable growth. This study provides evidence of the importance of innovation efficiency in maintaining the Sharia rural bank's sustainable growth in an uncertain environment. The findings will be helpful for the Sharia rural bank managers to optimize IT strategy through research and development implementation in their strategic planning and continuously enhance their innovation efficiency to manage the adverse effects of environmental uncertainty.
Kinerja Perusahaan dan Nilai Perusahaan Sektor Infrastruktur Indonesia
Authors: Andriyani Karimah , Fatihah Nida 'Ul Chasanah
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of firm size, liquidity and capital structure on firm value in infrastructure sector companies listed on the Indonesian Sharia Stock Index for the period 2017-2021. This study uses quantitative research methods with sampling techniques using purposive sampling. This study used 80 research samples. The type of data used is secondary data in the form of annual financial reports of infrastructure sector companies listed on the Indonesian Sharia Stock Index in 2017-2021 which can be accessed through the website of each company. The data obtained is then processed using SPSS 26. The analysis used is the classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, t test, F test and coefficient of determination. The results of this study indicate that firm size has a negative and significant effect on firm value with a t value of -4.131 and a sig value 0.000, liquidity has a negative and significant effect on firm value with a t value of -2.507 and sig value 0.014, while capital structure has no effect and is insignificant to the firm value with t value 0.715 and sig value 0.477. Simultaneously firm size, liquidity and capital structure affect firm value with an F value of 6.962 and a sig value 0.000. From the results of the coefficient of determination, a value of 0.185 is obtained, which means that firm size, liquidity and capital structure have the ability to influence firm value by 18.5%.
Ciencias sociales y Thomas S. Kuhn ¿Expandiendo (o deformando) la naturaleza epistémica de las ciencias sociales?
Authors: Guillaumin Godfrey
Published: August 2024

La obra principal de Thomas S. Kuhn, La estructura de las revoluciones cientí-ficas, ha tenido una historia inusual en el contexto de la filosofía de la ciencia. Como es sabido, originalmente estaba programada para formar parte de la Enciclopedia de las ciencias unificadas, que tenía como finalidad mostrar que el conocimiento científico es unificado tanto epistémica como metodológica-mente; pero, paradójicamente, ayudó a mostrar lo difícil que es formular esa idea de unificación. Otro aspecto poco frecuente en filosofía de la ciencia es que el tipo de libro que finalmente escribió Kuhn no es el que requería una obra como la que originalmente había concebido. Así puede constatarse en el “Pró-logo” al mencionado texto en donde afirma: “[...] las limitaciones de espacio de la Encyclopedia [donde originalmente se publicó] me obligaba a presen-tar mis puntos de vista de forma extremadamente condensada y esquemática [...] esta obra sigue siendo un ensayo más bien que el libro hecho y derecho que el tema acabará por exigir” (Kuhn, 2007: 51).
El interaccionismo simbólico: George Herbert Mead, Herbert Blumer y Erving Goffma
Authors: Sánchez de la Yncera Ignacio
Published: August 2024

La expresión “interaccionismo simbólico” designa una corriente de la sociolo-gía interpretativa y una importante tradición de estudios empíricos. Nació en la Universidad de Chicago, donde en 1893, al año siguiente de su fundación, se erigió el primer departamento de Sociología, antecediendo a los europeos. El nombre lo acuñó Herbert Blumer en 1937 al presentar, como discípulo, una versión “oficial” de la sociología de su maestro, el pragmatista G. H. Mead (Blumer, 1982: 1). Hablaba de una manera de investigar atenta a los procesos de interacción, cuyo concepto de interacción acentúa lo simbólico.
Norbert Elias y el configuracionismo: el análisis del proceso de civilización
Authors: Korte Hermann
Published: August 2024

Una de las conductas más naturales de nuestra vida cotidiana es comer con tenedor y cuchillo. No siempre fue así. Cuando en el siglo xiii, en la corte de Venecia, una princesa bizantina se llevó a la boca el alimento que le habían ofrecido sirviéndose de un pequeño tenedor de oro de dos dientes, provocó consterna-ción. El escándalo suscitó una reacción entre los sacerdotes, quienes de in-mediato invocaron el castigo divino. Al parecer, la petición tuvo éxito, pues poco tiempo después la princesa fue víctima de una grave enfermedad. Para san Buenaventura (ca. 1217-1274), era claro que esto no era sino el merecido castigo y escarmiento que Dios infligía a una persona que se había rehusado a tomar con los dedos los alimentos que él nos ofrece.
Representaciones e imaginarios sociales. Tendencias recientes en la investigación
Authors: Girola Lidia
Published: August 2024

La preocupación por el sentido de la acción humana, sus significados, sus componentes tanto materiales como simbólicos, los procesos de interacción como constructores de mundo y, por lo tanto, el carácter construido del mundo social, ha caracterizado a la teoría sociológica de los últimos cuarenta años por lo menos. Algunos conceptos fundamentales, como los de represen-taciones colectivas, tienen una historia aún más antigua. El lugar que los conceptos de representaciones sociales e imaginario social ocupan en las ciencias sociales, sobre todo en sociología, antropología, historia y psicología social, ha cobrado importancia lentamente, y si nos guiamos por el número de publicaciones tanto de libros como de revistas, investigaciones en curso, congresos y reuniones de varios tipos, es posible constatar que se han conver-tido en instrumentos cada vez más utilizados en estas disciplinas.