bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimization of Hight-Sensitivity SQUID Gradiometer for ARIADNE at CAPP
Authors: Gkika Violeta , Kim Younggeun , Matlashov Andrei , Shin Yun Chang , Semertzidis Yannis , Cantor Robin , Lohmeyer Chloe , Aggarwal Nancy , Geraci Andrew
Published: November 2023

ARIADNE (Axion Resonant InterAction Detection Experiment) is a table-top experiment that intends to search for QCD axions from exotic spin-dependent interactions mediated by axion between nuclei at sub-mm range. This experiment has a potential to probe deep within the theoretically interesting regime for the QCD axion in the mass range of 0.1~10meV, independently from the cosmological assumptions of dark matter axion. This experiment includes a non-magnetic mass to source the axion field, and a dense ensemble of hyper-polarized 3He nuclei to detect the axion field with nuclear-magnetic-resonance (NMR) based method. With employing a Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) magnetometer, however, the expected NMR signal from the interaction could be easily buried in the noise spectrum of the magnetometer, especially in a frequency range (~ 100 Hz) where the interaction signal is supposed to exist, but at the same time, acoustic noise from the environment becomes dominant source of the background noise. In ARIADNE, attempts are made to overcome these problems with SQUID-based co-centric planar gradiometer leading to significantly increased sensitivity. In this work, we report a comprehensive study of the noise spectrum for the SQUID magnetometers configuration in order to optimize the gradiometer design parameters. The magnetic flux has been estimated as a function of the pickup loop radius of magnetometer and gradiometer which allows us to achieve an optimum system design. A series of measurements for the characterization of the SQUID gradiometer are also presented. The obtained noise level of the gradiometer may enable us to reach the sensitivity required for the ARIADNE.
Epidemiology of Acute Hepatitis C and HCV-related Cirrhosis in Reproductive-Age Women, 1990-2019: A Global Burden of Disease Study
Authors: Zou Yanzheng , Yue Ming , Ye Xiangyu , Wang Yifan , Ma Xinyan , Zhang Amei , Xia Xueshan , Chen Hongbo , Yu Rongbin , Yang Sheng , Huang Peng
Published: November 2023

Background & Aims: Considering the risk of vertical transmission and the adverse perinatal outcomes associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, women of reproductive age warrant prioritization in HCV prevention efforts. This study aims to examine the global incidence and temporal trends of acute hepatitis C (AHC) and HCV-related cirrhosis among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) from 1990 to 2019.
Methods:Leveraging the Global Burden of Disease 2019 data, we calculated age-standardized incidence rates (ASIR) and assessed temporal trends via the average annual percent change (AAPC) from joinpoint regression. The age-period-cohort (APC) model was employed for a further understanding of the age, period, and birth cohort effects.
Results: Over the 30-year period, global incidences of AHC and HCV-related cirrhosis in reproductive-age women increased by 46.45% and 72.74%, respectively. The ASIR of AHC was highest in low socio-demographic index (SDI) regions but showed a declining trend. Conversely, the ASIR of HCV-related cirrhosis displayed unfavorable trends in low, low-middle, and high SDI regions. Special attention is necessary for Sub-Saharan Africa, High-income North America, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia due to their high incidence rates or increasing trends of AHC and HCV-related cirrhosis. Notably, the APC model suggests a recent resurgence in both AHC and HCV-related cirrhosis risk.
Conclusions: Despite advancements in HCV treatment, HCV infection remains a health burden in reproductive-age women. This study provides an in-depth understanding of the epidemiology of AHC and HCV-related cirrhosis in this demographic, facilitating the development of targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
The Effect of Innovation on Guest Satisfaction in Hurghada City Resorts, Egypt
Authors: Yousry Fahd Mohamed , Saad Sameh Gamal , Mohamed Fatma Abdelaal
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The main goal of innovation is to improve guest service and products and also guest satisfaction. Taking into account the four types of innovation recognized by organization for economic cooperation and development, the purpose of this research is to understand how innovation effect on guest satisfaction, specifically in the hospitality industry.
Design/methodology/approach: The data collection was done through qualitative (interview) and quantitative methods (questionnaire). For the quantitative data processing, the Statistical Package for Social Science software was used through statistical inference methods.
Findings: The results show the effect of the four dimensions of innovation on guest satisfaction. These results confirm previous studies on the effect of service, marketing and process innovation on guest satisfaction. However, the results also show the positive relation between guest satisfaction and organizational innovation as well as the relationship between organizational innovation and the other types of innovation.
Research limitations/implications: The results of this study were based only on one resort. The extension to other cases may strengthen the results.
Practical implications: The confirmation that guest satisfaction is associated with innovation, in its four dimensions, can contribute to better decision-making, not only for the resort in the study but also for the sector.
Originality/value: Focusing on understanding the relation between the rate of innovation and its effect on guest satisfaction, the study expands the knowledge about the importance of services innovation on a specific resort in Hurghada City.
Haben Arbeitnehmende in Grossraumbüros und bei Desk Sharing spezielle individuelle Rechte?
Authors: Wildhaber Isabelle , Debrunner-Epprecht Stefanie
Published: November 2023

Grossraumbüros und Desk Sharing sind in der heutigen Arbeitswelt weit verbreitet. Der vorliegende Beitrag diskutiert die historische Entwicklung und die Vor- und Nachteile dieser Arbeitsorganisationsformen und setzt sich mit deren rechtlichen sowie technischen Anforderungen auseinander. Es wird die Frage aufgeworfen, ob den Arbeitnehmern spezielle individuelle Rechte im Grossraumbüro zustehen, wie beispielsweise ein Recht auf Konzentration, ein Recht auf Privatsphäre oder ein Recht auf einen ständigen Arbeitsplatz oder auf individuelle Arbeitsplatzgestaltung. Sodann wird aufgezeigt, wie der einzelne Arbeitnehmer seine Rechte in Bezug auf den Gesundheitsschutz im Grossraumbüro durchsetzen kann und welche Schlussfolgerungen in Bezug auf den Arbeitnehmerschutz in grossflächigen Büroräumlichkeiten gezogen werden können.

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Les bureaux en espace ouvert et le partage de bureau («Desk Sharing») sont des configurations de travail très répandues dans le monde du travail actuel. Le présent article discute de l'évolution historique, des avantages et des inconvénients de ces formes d'organisation du travail et se penche sur leurs exigences juridiques et techniques. La question posée est de savoir si les travailleurs ont des droits individuels spécifiques dans les bureaux en espace ouvert tels qu'un droit à la concentration, un droit à la vie privée ou un droit à un poste de travail permanent ou à un aménagement individuel du poste de travail. Nous verrons ensuite comment le travailleur individuel peut faire valoir ses droits en matière de protection de la santé dans les bureaux en espace ouvert et quelles conclusions tirer en ce qui concerne la protection des travailleurs dans les bureaux en ouvert espace.
Innovative work behavior and self-efficacy: Does entrepreneurial leadership impact MSME business performance?
Authors: Rumijati Aniek , Rahman Hakim Arif
Published: November 2023

The current business performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) must be able to innovate in business strategies in a competitive era. MSMEs are at the forefront of contributing to Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and have a considerable role in the Indonesian economy. The study aimed to assess factors contributing to the business performance of MSMEs in Sidoarjo Regency, Indonesia. The total population was 277 MSME owners; using the purposive sampling technique with the Slovin formula, 144 respondents were obtained with an error rate of 5%. Data analysis used SEM-PLS with SmartPLS-3 software. The findings show that entrepreneurial leadership directly affects business performance and innovative work behavior, and innovative work behavior affects business performance. Then, entrepreneurial leadership influences business performance through innovative work behavior. Interestingly, there is no moderating effect of self-efficacy on the effect of entrepreneurial leadership on business performance. MSMEs need to have innovative work behavior to improve their business performance by applying entrepreneurial leadership to increase innovation in business strategies to compete and survive in a competitive era.
Estudos sobre Conselhos de Direitos da Pessoa Idosa no Brasil
Authors: Campos Maria Eugênia da Silveira Mota , Martins Simone , De Aguiar Cristina Caetano
Published: November 2023

Conselhos de Direitos da Pessoa Idosa (CDPI) são importantes espaços de participação, de proteção e de inserção política da pessoa idosa. Este trabalho estabelece como objetivo analisar o funcionamento dos Conselhos de Direitos da Pessoa Idosa identificando os principais entraves para a sua efetividade por meio de meta análise. Para a apresentação dos resultados foi aplicada a técnica análise de conteúdo, cujas categorias emergiram do estado da arte, sendo elas: Estrutura e Funcionamento; Atuação dos Conselheiros; Capacitação dos Conselheiros; Processos Deliberativos; Comunicação; e Representação. Verificou-se que são escassas as publicações que contemplam CDPI como objeto de análise. A maior concentração de publicações nos últimos 20 anos (de 2000 a 2020) ocorreu no ano de 2016. Não foi possível verificar periódicos, instituições ou autores que se destaquem em publicações sobre o tema. Quanto aos estudos selecionados, embora apenas dez tratassem o tema como eixo central, os resultados indicam fragilidades dos Conselhos devido, principalmente, à ausência de ações para o seu fortalecimento, à falta de conhecimento dos conselheiros sobre o seu papel e o papel do Conselho e à pouca comunicação com os representados. Como conclusão, observa-se a necessidade de ações para o fortalecimento dos Conselhos, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento social e exercício da cidadania.
Accountability e Controle Social em Cidades Médias do Rio Grande Do Sul: Os Casos de Cruz Alta, Ijuí, Santo Ângelo e Santa Rosa
Authors: De Boni Adriane Fatima , Mueller Airton Adelar , Raddatz Vera Lúcia Spacil
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo é uma investigação sobre as cidades de porte médio e as práticas de gestão embasadas no controle social e na accountability. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Regional, Políticas Públicas e Gestão Social. O problema de investigação é delinear a maneira como os gestores de quatro cidades de médio porte da região Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul entendem os conceitos e a aplicação da accountability e do controle social em suas gestões. Primeiramente, o texto conceitua essas cidades; na sequência, com base na bibliografia da área, define o controle social e accountability. A análise empírica está baseada na Análise de Conteúdo das entrevistas com os gestores dos municípios de Cruz Alta, Ijuí, Santa Rosa e Santo Ângelo. Analisa-se o teor das falas dos entrevistados, sua percepção sobre o tema do controle social e da accountability, bem como sobre aspectos correlatos, como a participação social e a transparência da gestão. As percepções são reunidas em dois grupos, semelhanças e diferenças trazidas pela análise. Percebe-se a partir das falas que o controle social e accountability confluem para o aprimoramento da gestão nessas cidades. A participação popular nas assembleias necessita aprimoramento, conforme percepção dos gestores.
GESTÃO E LIDERANÇA ESCOLAR: TENDÊNCIAS DOS ARTIGOS PUBLICADOS NO PERÍODO 2010-2020
Authors: Oliveira Ana Cristina Prado de , Pato Christy , Santos Alexsandro , Pereira Rodnei
Published: November 2023

Considerando a centralidade da direção escolar para os resultados escolares, este artigo apresenta um levantamento de artigos envolvendo os conceitos “gestão escolar” e “liderança escolar”, realizado em uma amostra de periódicos educacionais. Optando metodologicamente por uma “revisão topográfica”, objetivamos mapear a produção acadêmica nacional, destacando as tendências metodológicas e temáticas dos 70 artigos analisados. Entre os resultados, destacamos uma maior presença de pesquisas que utilizaram metodologias quantitativas ou mistas e a predominância dos estudos sobre “gestão democrática”.
Sumatra-fault Earthquake Source Variation for Analysis of Liquefaction in Aceh, Northern Indonesia
Authors: Munirwansyah Munirwansyah , Munirwan Reza Pahlevi , Listia Vina , Irhami Irhami , Jaya Ramadhansyah Putra
Published: November 2023

Introduction:

Areas that are situated on active faults experience a severe risk of earthquakes. During earthquake shocks, pore water pressure increases and soil shear strength decreases, resulting in water saturation of the loose sand layer and the possibility of liquefaction. Banda Aceh is a city on Sumatra Island, northern Indonesia, located on active faults that run along Sumatra Island.

Aims:

To ascertain the liquefaction potential in Banda Aceh City, it is important to conduct a research analysis on the soil profile below Banda Aceh City. This research focused on earthquake acceleration to determine the strength capacity of soil to withstand loads and wave propagation to minimize infrastructure failure.

Methods:

The liquefaction potential of Banda Aceh was determined by analyzing N-SPT records from three sites using three different approaches. This liquefaction study considered the cyclic loading and seismic acceleration associated with the Sumatra-fault earthquake source, which has a design magnitude of Mw 9.3.

Results:

The results of cyclic loading showed that Banda Aceh City has liquefaction potential. Using the 3D surface approach, soil profiling gives a cross-vault-shaped soil profile that shows liquefaction potential starting at 2.5 m and the hard soil layer found at 6.0 to 10 m.

Conclusion:

This study examined the liquefaction potential of Banda Aceh City. The research was carried out using a simplified approach to determine the liquefaction potential index (LPI) at three-dimensional cross faults of discontinuous sand generated by the Sumatra-fault acceleration of earthquake.
Assessment of Health-promoting Behaviors and Influential Factors in Undergraduate Students in Saudi Arabian Governmental Universities
Authors: Abuadas Fuad H.
Published: November 2023

Background:

The identification of health-promoting behaviors is crucial for improving students' overall well-being. A total of 542 undergraduate students from five Saudi Arabian governmental universities were evaluated to assess health-promoting behaviors and explore the factors that influence these behaviors.

Methods:

A descriptive cross-sectional design with a convenience sampling technique was employed to select 542 undergraduate students. A scale of health-promoting lifestyle profile II (HPLP II) and sociodemographic factors were used to assess undergraduate students' healthy behaviors. Healthy behaviors of students were measured on a Likert scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being "never" and 4 being "always." Higher scores would indicate that a student engages in more health-promoting behaviors.

Results:

Undergraduate students had moderate scores (M = 123) for health-promoting behaviors. Among the subscales of HPLP II, spiritual growth displayed the highest mean score (2.79 ± 0.61), while physical activity had the lowest (1.82 ± 0.35). Multiple linear regression showed significant fit (F = 8.57, p ˂ .01) and explained 6% of the variance in health-promoting behaviors. Family income, academic Grade point average (GPA), and smoking status were found to be significantly associated with health-promoting behaviors. The results suggest that students with low income (β = -0.10, p ˂ .05) were more likely to have lower health-promoting behaviors, while students with higher GPAs (β = 0.09, p ˂ .05) and non-smokers (β = 0.10, p ˂ .05) were more likely to have higher health-promoting behaviors.

Conclusion:

The study emphasizes the significance of enhancing behaviors that promote health in undergraduate students, especially in the dimensions of physical activity, coping with stress, and dietary habits.
Linking Jakarta’s Typical Indonesian Urban Context, Air Pollution, and Child Health
Authors: Soemarko Dewi Sumaryani , Fadlyana Eddy , Haryanto Budi , Buftheim Sonia , Hartono Budi , Wasito Erika , Basrowi Ray Wagiu
Published: November 2023

Introduction:

Jakarta, the second largest metropolitan area in the world after Tokyo, has experienced rapid development that may not have adhered to the established urban planning regulations. These have caused multiple urban health risk issues, such as high private transportation use, coal-powered plants, lack of green spaces, and industrialization. All of regulations have contributed to the high level of air pollutants in Jakarta Metropolitan Area (JMA). Air pollution is one of the most significant health problems in the world and children are especially exposed confirmed. The fact that children’s organs are still in growth and development phase means that they are especially susceptible to the pollutants entering the body. Existing data showed that the air pollutants in JMA, specifically PM2.5, SO2, NO2, and CO are categorized as moderate to high compared to the international standards, therefore, could potentially become a contributing factor to the mortality and morbidity of children living in Jakarta.

Conclusion:

More aggressive approaches are required to tackle air pollution issues, especially because the United Nations News. UN General Assembly declares access to clean and healthy environment a universal human right. 2022. Available from: https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/07/1123482.
Assessing the needs for Javanese learning for speakers of other languages
Authors: Ekowati Venny Indria , Sugiarto Tri , Nooryastuti Nandyan Ayu , Nurhayati Endang , Wulan Sri Hertanti
Published: November 2023

This article presents a report on the needs analysis of Javanese learning for speakers of other languages. Applying the descriptive-analytical method, this study used data gathered from the survey of 57 participants from 27 different countries. The present study revealed that the most difficult aspect of studying Javanese is on mastering its vocabulary (54.8%). This condition limited the learners’ confidence to engage in any conversation with the locals (74.2%) and made them less progressive in some other related competencies such as reading and writing. Based on the participants’ responses to the survey, the approach recommended to facilitate the program of Javanese for speakers of other languages is the communicative approach. The design of the program targeted proficiency in communicating using Javanese. Vocabulary learning is needed in real situations and contexts. Therefore, the learners could improve their capacity in Javanese and engage with the local people better.  Through its comprehensive examination of the challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions, this research not only contributes to the field of language education but also reinforces the value of embracing linguistic diversity as a cornerstone of our shared human experience.
Cultural representation in the ELT textbook “Work in Progress”
Authors: Alfaya Anfa Farkhan , Rochsantiningsih Dewi , Sumardi Sumardi
Published: November 2023

The present study uncovered the cultural contents of the Indonesian ELT textbook for tenth-grade secondary-level students Bahasa Inggris “Work in Progress” based on the cultural types using content analysis. The book is chosen because it is nationally used and based on the curriculum Merdeka 2022. This study focused on analyzing the cultural contents, represented with graphical images integrated with text (e.g., pictures with monologue, dialogue, or description). The findings showed that among the four types of culture, the Target culture was dominantly represented in the textbook 59 times (50,9%). Then, it was followed by the culture neutral 23 times (19,8%), the international culture 18 times (15,5%), and the last source culture 16 times (13,8%). The various and well-organized cultural content proportion should be put more attention.
Use of Peer-Led Web-Based Platforms for Peer-Assisted Learning Among Canadian Anesthesia Residents and Fellows: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Li Casey , Salman Maria , Esmail Tariq , Matava Clyde
Published: November 2023

Background

Peer-assisted learning (PAL) using peer-led web-based platforms (PWPs), including social media, can be a highly effective method of supporting medical trainees. PWPs, such as mobile apps for sharing anesthesia resources and social media groups or discussion forums pertaining to anesthesia training, may play a role in facilitating anesthesia trainee-led web-based education. However, there have been many challenges facing anesthesia trainees when it comes to incorporating PWPs, especially social media and mobile apps for PAL.

Objective

The primary objective of this survey was to assess the proportion of trainees that use social media and mobile apps. The secondary objective was to identify the trainees’ perceptions on the use of social media and mobile apps for educational purposes, including PAL.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted through a survey administered via email at a single large academic center. The survey tool collected data between 2016 and 2017 on the following: demographic data (year of study, field of specialty), use of technology and web-based resources for medicine, use of social media platforms for anesthesia or training, benefits and barriers to future uses of social media for training, and ideas for trainee-led websites. Descriptive statistics were reported.

Results

In total, 80 anesthesia trainees (51 residents and 29 fellows) responded to the survey (response rate of 33% of out 240 trainees contacted). All trainees reported having a mobile device that most (n=61, 76%) reported using multiple times a day to access medical resources. The highest perceived benefits of PWPs according to residents were that the most valuable information was available on-demand (n=27, 53%), they saved time (n=27, 53%), and they improved their overall learning experience within anesthesia (n=24, 47%). In comparison, fellows thought that PWPs were beneficial because they provided multiple perspectives of a single topic (n=13, 45%) and served as an additional platform to discuss ideas with peers (n=13, 45%). The most popular platforms used by both residents and fellows were Facebook (residents: n=44, 86%; fellows: n=26, 90%) followed by LinkedIn (residents: n=21, 42%; fellows: n=9, 29%). Even though most anesthesia trainees used social media for personal reasons, only 26% (n=21) reported having used resident- or fellow-driven PWP resources. Examples of PWPs that trainees used included anesthesia groups and a resident Dropbox resource folder.

Conclusions

There was generally an acceptance for using PWPs for PAL as they provided various benefits for trainees at all levels of learning. PWPs have the potential to garner an increased sense of community and sharing within learning experiences throughout all levels of training. The information gained from this survey will help inform the basis for developing an anesthesia trainee-led e-learning platform.
SISTEM KENDALI JALAN ROBOT HUMANOID PADA BIDANG TIDAK RATA MENGGUNAKAN LQR
Authors: Habiba Curie , Dharmawan Andi
Published: November 2023

AbstrakPengembangan robot humanoid memiliki keunggulan yaitu mobilisasi di lingkungan manusia yang baik karena strukturnya yang mirip manusia. Robot humanoid harus mampu berjalan seimbang pada bidang yang tidak rata. Bidang yang tidak rata menyebabkan adanya perubahan pola berjalan pada robot dan menybabkan robot terjatuh. Berbagai penelitian mengemukakan bahwa robot humanoid akan stabil berjalan ketika COM atau ZMP dari robot tetap berada di area telapak kaki. Kondisi tersebut dapat diwujudkan dengan menanamkan sistem kendali pada robot humanoid.Berbagai penelitian telah dilakukan untuk mendesain sistem kendali untuk robot humanoid ketika berjalan. Kendali LQR dan strategi pengenalan bidang dapat digunakan untuk menstabilkan robot humanoid namun terbatas pada permukaan bidan tertentu dan respon sistem yang tidak konsisten. Pada setiap variasi bentuk bidang jalan, robot akan memerlukan perlakuan yang berbeda.Pada penelitian ini akan dirancang kendali LQR dan strategi pengenalan bidang jalan untuk robot humanoid ketika berjalan pada bidang tidak rata. Metode LQR dipilih karena performa yang robust. Metode ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kemampuan robot humanoid untuk mengubah nilai umpan balik sistem kendali sesuai dengan keadaan robot sehingga robot dapat berjalan pada bidang tidak rata tanpa terjatuh.
Pemilah Jenis Daun Mangga Melalui Deteksi RGB Menggunakan Sistem Pengolahan Citra
Authors: Setiawan Florentinus Budi , Kurnia Imanuel Putra
Published: November 2023

Keterbatasan akan pemahaman tentang kesehatan pada tumbuhan dan kurangnya proses pemantauan akan penyakit yang ditimbulkan membuat para petani buah mangga sering mengalami kegagalan produk buah mangga, sehingga pemilahan jenis warna daun muda dan tua pada mangga menjadi salah satu hal yang penting untuk diketahui karena dapat membantu untuk mengevaluasi kesehatan pohon mangga secara keseluruhan, juga mengingat karena warna dasar daun yang relatif sama sehingga sulit bagi petani membedakan penggolongan warna muda atau tua. dengan metode pengolahan citra, yang dideteksi menjadi nilai RGB dan ditampilkan secara real time akan mempermudah proses pembuatan alat penelitian. sehingga dihasilkan nilai acuan warna hijau mangga dengan average daun tua yakni 62,2 dan daun muda yakni 113,67.
Concepts of Womanism/ Feminism in A Life Apart: An Autobiography by Prabha Khaitan
Authors: Choudhary Prity Kumari , Sharma Dr. Samir Kumar
Published: November 2023

Even though the concept of Womanism has roots in Black Feminism, still it can form some relevance and connection with Indian Feminism. Alice Walker (1944-) an African Black woman writer has positioned “Womanist/Womanism” in her critically acclaimed collection of essays, “In Search of Our Mother’s Gardens: Womanist Prose”. Roughly, in Post-Independence India, women’s active involvement in politics advances their positions. The proportion of women in the Indian Education System skyrocketed. Due to awareness, Indian women make decisions in the realms of social, economic, and religious issues as well. Now, women lawyers, activists, politicians, administrators, and others focus on the upliftment of women’s conditions in India. These give birth to women-specific organizations, acts, amendments, and laws. In Indian Feminism based on the above-discussed layouts, there have been three waves in the last eighty years. Indian Womanism can be one of the most significant segments of Indian Feminism of the contemporary era. The primary aim of the Researcher is to conceptualize Indian Womanism while unwrapping the palimpsest narrative of Prabha Khaitan’s autobiography named A Life Apart. The second contention is to situate Prabha Khaitan as the best possible exemplar of an Indian Womanist instead of an Indian Feminist in the background of A Life Apart: An Autobiography.
Weird in the Wild: A Study of Bizarre Human Behavior Far from the Framework of Civilization in The Heart of Darkness and Lord of the Flies
Authors: Amin Tasnim , Selina Nur
Published: November 2023

When the norms of a civilized society are nonexistent and the rules and regulations to control human behavior are absent or inadequate, an eccentric outburst of violence and cruelty overpowers the civilized and controlled conduct of human being. In terms of the daily acts of violence performed by one man against another, whether on a small, personal level or during large world wars, Golding's portrayal of this aspect of human nature in his novel The Lord of the Flies appears to be very true. On the other hand, Conrad has depicted in Heart of Darkness the qualities that make us human, primarily the darker aspects of our nature, such as man's pride of his own superiority. This approach is revealed when the colonizers in Africa treat the natives more cruelly and dehumanizingly due of the primitive manner of their life and weaponry. In both of the novels the settings are dark and deep forest, which holds a special place in the human imagination because it allows us to briefly put our urbane, civilized selves aside and let our wild selves take over the control. This essay makes an effort to pinpoint and examine the weird behavior of violence that flares out in a remote, wild setting, away from the network of civilization.
Manejo del agua y conservación de obras de riego en el D.R. 011, Guanajuato
Authors: Reyes Martínez Amelia , Castro Ramírez Juan Carlos
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: identificar los factores que limitan la capacidad de los usuarios pertenecientes a las Asociaciones Civiles de Usuarios, llamadas también módulos de riego: Valle de Santiago y Cortazar del D.R. 011, para manejar el agua como un recurso de uso común, conservar las obras de infraestructura hidroagrícola y lograr el uso eficiente del agua.Diseño metodológico: se utilizó una metodología cualitativa en la que se observó el comportamiento de los usuarios mediante entrevistas grupales e individuales.Resultados: los usuarios no pueden manejar el agua como un recurso de propiedad común; tampoco se muestran interesados en conservar y rehabilitar las obras de riego que les fueron transferidas, fundamentalmente porque consideran que las obras no les pertenecen, sino que son propiedad del gobierno federal.Limitaciones de la investigación: el trabajo se llevó a cabo en dos de los principales módulos, se requiere extender el análisis al resto del distrito de riego.Hallazgos: a la par de la participación del gobierno como ente regulador, se requiere fomentar el fortalecimiento de las Asociaciones de Usuarios para mejorar el manejo del agua y la conservación de la infraestructura hidroagrícola.
El primer urbanismo de la ciudad de México castellana: un acercamiento desde el urbanismo medieval
Authors: Tirado de Salazar Rodrigo Octavio
Published: November 2023

Este ensayo es una disertación sobre las condiciones sociales, económicas, políticas y culturales que determinaron la edificación de la primera Ciudad de México tras la caída de México-Tenochtitlan. Se realiza un recorrido por el mundo medieval, una mirada a la configuración de lo castellano y a la pugna entre el pensamiento medieval y el renacentista europeo que, en concreto, puede notarse durante esos años y estas latitudes, en la lucha por el poder entre Hernán Cortés y Carlos V.
usos de los métodos cuantitativos en la investigación política
Authors: Atilano-Robles Edwin
Published: November 2023

La caja de herramientas en la investigación política incluye los métodos cuantitativos; para poder realizar análisis empírico es importante conocer cuáles son las técnicas apropiadas para describir, generalizar, identificar causalidad y para pronosticar. Sin embargo, la utilidad de los métodos cuantitativos puede perderse entre la complejidad de las técnicas, por lo que nuevas generaciones de estudiantes en programas de ciencia política pueden cuestionarse sobre los beneficios de hacer análisis empírico cuantitativo. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este artículo es analizar las estrategias más comunes para utilizar métodos cuantitativos en el análisis político mediante diferentes ejemplos. La contribución de este artículo es acercar, por primera vez, al lector a la manera en la que se puede realizar investigación política a través de métodos cuantitativos.
Interpolation in Term Functor Logic
Authors: Castro-Manzano J.-Martín
Published: November 2023

Given some links between Lyndon’s Interpolation Theorem, term distribution, and Sommers and Englebretsen’s logic, in this contribution we attempt to capture a sense of interpolation for Sommers and Englebretsen’s Term Functor Logic. In order to reach this goal we first expound the basics of Term Functor Logic, together with a sense of term distribution, and then we offer a proof of our main contribution.
La perspectiva de la segunda persona: ¿comprensión o interpretación?
Authors: Eraña Ángeles
Published: November 2023

Diana I. Pérez y Antoni Gomila, Social Cognition and the Second Person in Human Interaction, Routledge, Nueva York, 2022, 194pp., ISBN 978–0–367–67859–3 (hbk); ISBN 978–0–367–67857–9 (pbk); ISBN 978–1–003–13315–5 (ebk)
Customer Trust and Interaction Quality as a Mediating: The Effect of Quality of Information on Purchase Decision
Authors: Pratondo Kalistya Rizki , Marsudi Marsudi , Wijaya Rahmad
Published: November 2023

E-retail has one of the problems, such as not being able to provide examples of goods products that consumers want in digital form; therefore, this affects consumer purchasing decisions. Many factors underlie consumer purchasing decisions in e-retail.  This study aims to analyze the role of customer trust and interaction quality in mediating the influence of quality of information on purchase decisions in electronic retail (E-Retail). The population in this study is e-retail users aged 18 years and over who have used or are currently using e-retail. The sample used was 100 people. The analysis technique uses Partial Least Square (PLS). The results showed that quality of information influences purchasing decisions and customer trust, customer trust influences purchasing decisions, quality of information influences interaction quality, and interaction quality influences purchasing decisions and customer trust. It was also found that customer trust and interaction quality can mediate the influence of quality of information on purchasing decisions.
Thesis writing anxiety among Indonesian pre-service teachers of English: A survey study
Authors: Kawengian Grisel Englin , Subekti Adaninggar Septi
Published: November 2023

For decades, language anxiety has been a popular research topic in the field of language learning and studies suggested that learners' second/foreign (L2) writing anxiety, one of the anxiety constructs, negatively affected learners' L2 writing achievement. This study aimed to investigate the thesis writing anxiety of Indonesian pre-service English teachers working on their theses in the final semesters of their study. The participants of this study were 105 pre-service teacher participants from ten universities across six different provinces in Indonesia. The study employed an online survey as the method of data collection. It found that generally, the participants had a moderate level of thesis writing anxiety. The detailed findings were further elaborated under four categories: “Difficulty in Grammar and Writing Anxiety”, “Negative Feelings when Writing a Thesis in English”, “Positive Feelings when Writing a Thesis in English”, and “Degree of Influence of Advisors and Peers to Writing Anxiety”. Based on the findings, possible contributions, implications, and limitations are suggested alongside suggested directions for future studies.
The development of syntactic complexity in university students’ essays
Authors: Istiharoh Agus Ferani , Pranowo Dwiyanto Djoko
Published: November 2023

This research aimed to describe quantitatively the development of students’ syntactical complexity during the Essay Writing Course measured with the L2SCA tool by Lu. The research basically implemented a descriptive-quantitative research design. The primary data were collected from 20 students majoring in Agribusiness and taking an essay writing course in Yogyakarta Muhammadiyah University (UMY) during one semester from February to July 2022 in a researcher class. They wrote three essays gradually from one session to the third session of the class. The essays were analyzed quantitatively using the L2SCA tool by following the indices of the tools as the reference to see the students’ syntactical complexity. In addition, the participants wrote three essays divided into three times writing tests. Overall, the analysis method was conducted by following a systematic procedure; classifying, scoring, displaying, describing, interpreting, discussing, and concluding. As a result, this study reveals that syntactical development of students’ essays during a semester session of writing course fluctuated from the first writing until the third writing. Although along the writing supervision, they had consultation sessions, the result did not show gradual and constant progress. It implied that the students’ acquisition of syntactical complexity represented in writing did not improve progressively in all syntactical indices. However, among the three essays the participants wrote, they excel most in second essay or argumentative essay. Further, it is necessary to relate the essay’s genre to the result of students’ writing for each of the essays has a special characteristic and level of difficulty.
Complete Overview On Primula Vulgaris
Authors: Talreja Shreya , Tiwari Dr Shashank
Published: November 2023

Primula vulgaris, also known as the common or English primrose, is a perennial herbaceous plant renowned for itsdelicate and vibrant flowers. Embedded in various traditions, this charming species holds cultural significance associated with spring,love, and healing. Throughout history, it has been utilized in traditional medicine for its potential medicinal properties, includinganti-inflammatory effects, skin health benefits, and hormonal balance support. Recent scientific research has delved into exploringthe phytochemical composition of primrose and its therapeutic potential. Studies have revealed the presence of compounds likesaponins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and essential fatty acids, which contribute to its reported medicinal effects. However, theapplications of primrose extend beyond medicine; it also finds use in culinary and cosmetic practices. The flowers serve as ediblegarnishes in salads, desserts, and beverages, while primrose oil extracted from the seeds is valued in the cosmetic industry for skincare and hair care applications. In addition to its various uses, botanical science research has focused on primrose's geneticdiversity, ecological significance, and potential roles in climate change adaptation. Consequently, conservation efforts are underwayto protect its natural habitats and preserve its biodiversity. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Primulavulgaris, covering its cultural, medicinal, culinary, and ecological aspects. By examining its historical significance, traditional uses inmedicine, and scientific evidence supporting its potential benefits, the paper seeks to emphasize the enduring symbolism ofprimrose, a testament to beauty, tradition, and the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world. As ongoingresearch unveils its hidden potential, primrose remains a fascinating subject for scientific exploration and cultural appreciation.
Analisis Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran dan Implementasi ESD yang Digunakan Guru Biologi SMA/MA
Authors: Nur Inayah Ghina , Rochintaniawati Diana , Sanjaya Yayan
Published: November 2023

Compentencies that student should have in the 21st century are critical thinking, creative thinking, and higher order thinking, problem solving, collaboration, communication, creating and update skills, technological literacy skills, and contextual learning skills. Education for Sustainbale Development (ESD) is seen as transformative learing approach, an adaptive process that not only equips students with new knowledge but also promotes new ways of thinking. One of the things that must be considered by a teacher in achieving learing objectives is the selection of learing media.interactive learning media can increase students’ interest in learning and critical thinking skills. This research is a descriptive qualitative research to see the use of learning media and the implementation of ESD in Senior Hight School.
Key words: analysis, learning media, interactive, ESD
 
ABSTRAK
Kompetensi yang harus dimiliki di abad ke-21 yaitu berpikir kritis, berpikir kreatif, dan berpikir tingkat tinggi, memecahkan masalah, kolaborasi, komunikasi, keterampilan mencipta dan mebaharui, keterampilan literasi teknologi, dan keterampilan belajar kontekstual. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) dilihat sebagai pendekatan pembelajaran transformatif, proses adaptif yang tidak hanya melengkapi peserta didik dengan pengetahuan baru tetapi juga mempromosikan cara berpikir yang baru. Salah satu hal yang harus diperhatikan oleh seorang guru dalam mencapai tujuan pembelajaran adalah pemilihan media pembelajaran. Dengan media pembelajaran yang menarik dan interaktif dapat meningkatkan minat belajar dan kemampuan berpikir kritis peserta didik. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif yang melihat bagaimana penggunaan media pembelajaran dan implementasi ESD yang ada di SMA/MA.
Kata kunci: Analisis, Media Pembelajaran, Interaktif, ESD
Pengembangan E-Learning Menggunakan Schoology terintegrasi Model Problem Based Learning Pada Materi Daur Ulang Limbah Untuk SMA
Authors: Chasanah Isnaini , Anggereini Evita , Wicaksana Ervan Johan
Published: November 2023

This reseach is to develop, determine the feasibility, and determine the assessment of teachers and students on the product being developed. This type of research is the development of research and development (R&D) with the ADDIE model. The test subjects in this study were a biology teacher and a class X MIPA student at SMAN 6 Batanghari. The data analysis technique in this research is quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The results of media validation by media experts were carried out twice, obtained a score percentage of 87.2% "Very Good" and material validation by material experts was carried out twice, obtained a score percentage of 88.61% "Very Good" The results of teacher assessments obtained a percentage of 83 ,75% "Very Good" While the assessment of small and large groups obtained a percentage score of 88.1% and 89.6% with "Very Good. So it can be concluded that the e-learning product using the developed schoology is very suitable for use in learning biology.
abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan, mengetahui kelayakan, dan mengetahui penilaian guru dan siswa terhadap produk yang dikembangkan. Jenis penelitian merupakan pengembangan research and development (R&D) dengan model ADDIE. Subjek uji coba pada penelitian ini yaitu satu guru mata pelajaran biologi dan siswa kelas X MIPA SMAN 6 Batanghari. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil validasi media oleh ahli media dilakukan sebanyak dua kali, diperoleh presentase skor 87,2% “Sangat Baik” dan validasi materi oleh ahli materi dilakukan sebanyak dua kali, diperoleh presentase skor 88,61% “Sangat Baik” Hasil penilaiaian guru diperoleh presentase 83,75% “Sangat Baik” Sedangkan penilaian kelompok kecil dan besar diperoleh presentase skor 88,1% dan 89,6% dengan “Sangat Baik. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa produk e-learning menggunakan schoology yang dikembangkan sangat layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran biologi.
Kata kunci: E-learning, Schoology, Problem Based Learnig, Daur Ulang   Limbah
Kelayakan E-Modul Berbasis Inkuiri Terbimbing Sebagai Bahan Ajar pada Materi Jamur Kelas X SMA
Authors: Agustini Elisa , Yeni Laili Fitri , Titin Titin
Published: November 2023

This research was motivated by the unavailability of activity-based electronic teaching materials in the school so that it encourages author to make teaching materials in the form of inquiry-based e-modules. This research aims to determine the feasibility of guided inquiry-based e-modules as teaching materials on fungi material class x high school. The research instrument used is a validation sheet, which includes 5 aspects of the assessment consisting of content feasibility, language, presentation, graphics and effectiveness. The method used in this study is a Research and Development method (R&D) with 3D models (define, design and development). The result of validation by 5 validators obtained a CVI value of 0.96 with a valid criteria. Based on the validation results, it can be concluded that the guided inquiry-based e-modules can be used as teaching materials in the fungi material class X high school.
abstrak. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh belum tersedianya bahan ajar elektronik berbasis kegiatan di sekolah, sehingga mendorong penulis untuk membuat bahan ajar berupa e-modul berbasis inkuiri terbimbing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kelayakan e-modul berbasis inkuiri terbimbing sebagai bahan ajar pada materi jamur kelas X SMA. Instrumen yang digunakan pada peneltian ini adalah lembar validasi yang terdiri dari 5 aspek penilaian yaitu, kelayakan isi, kebahasaan, penyajian, kegrafisan dan keefektivan. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode Research and Development (R&D) dengan model 3D (define, design and development). Hasil validasi oleh 5 orang validator diperoleh nilai CVI (Content Vlidity Indeks) sebesar 0,96 dengan kategori layak/valid. Berdasarkan hasil validasi tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa e-modul berbasis inkuri terbimbing layak digunakan sebagai bahan ajar pada materi jamur kelas X SMA.
Kata Kunci: Kelayakan, E-Modul, Inkuiri Terbimbing
Validitas E-Modul Interaktif Menggunakan Smart Apps Creator Bermuatan Pendekatan Kontekstual tentang Materi Ekosistem untuk Peserta Didik di SMA
Authors: Suci Ramanda Elsa , Yogica Relsas , Rustiono Rustiono , Selaras Ganda Hijrah
Published: November 2023

The development of Science and Technology (IPTEK) provides changes in the field of education, especially in the learning media used. Now learning media can be presented in digital form which provides opportunities for students to learn independently, one of these media is e-module. E-modules are teaching materials that are packaged in digital form and presented in a more interactive form. The purpose of this study was to determine the validity of interactive e-modules using Smart Apps Creator containing a contextual teaching and learning about ecosystem materials for high school students. This research is a development research with the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research subjects were 2 Biology lecturers, FMIPA UNP, 1 Biology teacher at SMAN1 Payakumbuh. The data obtained in this study are in the form of observation data and validity data. This research produces an Interactive E-Modul Using Smart Apps Creator with a contextual approach to Ecosystem Materials for High School Students.
abstrak. Perkembangan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (IPTEK) memberikan perubahan pada bidang pendidikan terutama pada media pelajaran yang digunakan. Sekarang media pelajaran bisa disajikan dalam bentuk digital yang memberikan kesempatan kepada peserta didik untuk belajar secara mandiri, satu diantara media tersebut adalah e-modul. E-modul merupakan bahan ajar yang dikemas dalam bentuk digital dan sajikan lebih dalam bentuk yang lebih interaktif. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui validitas e-modul interaktif menggunakan Smart Apps Creator bermuatan pendekatan kontekstual tentang materi ekosistem untuk peserta didik di SMA. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan dengan model ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Subjek penelitian adalah 2 orang dosen Biologi  FMIPA UNP, 1 orang guru Biologi SMAN1 Payakumbuh. Data didapatkan dalam penelitian ini berupa data observasi dan data validitas. Penelitian ini menghasilkan E-Modul Interaktif Menggunakan Smart Apps Creator Bermuatan Pendekatan kontekstual tentang Materi Ekosistem untuk Peserta Didik di SMA.