bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Satisfação e autoconfiança de estudantes de enfermagem como atuantes e observadores em simulação realística
Authors: Teixeira Ariane , Tavares Juliana Petri , Cogo Ana Luísa Petersen
Published: December 2022

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a satisfação e a autoconfiança de estudantes de Enfermagem com a aprendizagem, nos papéis de atuantes e observadores, em cenários de simulação realística. Método: Estudo observacional com 44 estudantes de Enfermagem de instituições de ensino superior do sul do país. A coleta de dados foi no período de setembro a novembro de 2018, através da Escala de Satisfação e Autoconfiança com a Aprendizagem após participação em cenários de simulação realística. Os dados foram analisados através da estatística descritiva e do modelo de Equações de Estimativas Generalizadas complementado por Bonferroni. Resultados: O nível de satisfação foi de 4,78 (± 0,35) e o de autoconfiança com a aprendizagem, de 4,46 (± 0,39). Os alunos dos 8º e 9º semestres foram os que apresentaram maiores médias em relação aos demais no fator da autoconfiança (p < 0,001). Conclusão: Conclui-se que não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa na satisfação e na autoconfiança com a aprendizagem de estudantes de Enfermagem com papéis diferentes no cenário de simulação.
“THE STRANGE CASE OF MACHADO DE ASSIS AND THE NOONDAY PRESS: RIGHTS AND PUBLICITY IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION”
Authors: FRANK ZEPHYR L.
Published: December 2022

Abstract The present article adds to the growing literature on the publication of Machado de Assis in English translation. Along with the classic problems inherent in translation, such as word choice and meaning, there are issues regarding copyright and publicity: the right to print and the means of promoting and selling books, both crucial to the story of Machado in English. The question of book sales was never one of large numbers or best-seller lists. Nevertheless, this article uses archival material to show that the publisher, Cecil Hemley, and his translators, including Helen Caldwell in particular, tried their best in improvised and opportunistic ways during the 1950s to generate interest and foment sales. Before they could do this, they also had to contend with the thorny question of copyright. Finally, the article follows the fate of these translations after the Noonday Press was acquired by Farrar Straus in 1960.
‘Don’t say his name, or he’ll appear here’: intersectionality and performance among young children’s narratives
Authors: Hartmann Luciana , Vieira Débora Cristina Sales da Cruz
Published: December 2022

ABSTRACT This paper is based on a narrative event that took place among 5 and 6-year-old children at a Brasília/Brazil public kindergarten, in which characters such a s God and Zé Peli nda (among others) were evoked, to promote a debate about how young children use social markers of difference. Religious, ethnic-racial and gender issues arise from their narrative performances in intersectional distinctions, which enable us to understand how these markers, and the politics of fear that often impose them , operate in children’s social liv es from a very early age.
ESCRAVIZAÇÃO, APRISIONAMENTO E UMA INTERVENÇÃO SOCIOPSICODRAMÁTICA EM UMA UNIDADE PRISIONAL
Authors: Oliveira Luiza Lacerda de
Published: December 2022

RESUMO Este artigo parte da reflexão da prisão despertada pelo encontro da leitura do livro Um Defeito de Cor e a experiência de trabalho em unidades prisionais. A pergunta emergente neste processo reflexivo foi: como propor um espaço experiencial que favoreça às pessoas privadas de liberdade a reconexão com suas crenças, seus sonhos, suas ideologias? A apresentação da intervenção sociopsicodramática no Centro de Observação Penal (COP/Ba) convida a repensar o entendimento das ações interventivas propostas às pessoas em privação de liberdade. A Socionomia e autores que tratam dos processos de escravização e aprisionamento favorecem a reflexão sobre a prisão, bem como o entendimento da proposta interventiva.
JOGOS DRAMÁTICOS SOBRE SEXUALIDADE EM UM CENTRO DE ATENÇÃO PSICOSSOCIAL
Authors: Detomini Vitor Corrêa , Rasera Emerson Fernando
Published: December 2022

RESUMO Entendendo as oficinas como uma das principais formas de intervenção terapêutica nos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS), o objetivo deste artigo foi refletir sobre seu processo de planejamento, desenvolvimento e avaliação a partir da experiência de jogos dramáticos sobre sexualidade. Foram realizadas 10 oficinas, com 43 usuários. Elas foram audiogravadas e transcritas. A análise temática produziu duas categorias: “Desafios na facilitação das oficinas” e “Avaliações da participação”. As oficinas se basearam na coconstrução e na reflexão sobre o cotidiano, respondendo ao ideário da desinstitucionalização. Elas produziram novas percepções de si e do outro no debate sobre sexualidade, indo além das visões biomédicas e essencialistas. Essa experiência ilustra a viabilidade e importância de jogos dramáticos sobre sexualidade no CAPS.
O esporte como auxílio à educação: análise do Projeto Vilas Olímpicas e Escolas (VIES)
Authors: Melo Leonardo Bernardes Silva de , Rocha Hugo Paula Almeida da , Ribeiro Leonardo Gonçalves , Souza Marcel Lima Lessa de , Silva José Edmilson da , Lima Michel Leonardo Ferreira de , Leite Marcelo Bittencourt , Soares Antonio Jorge Gonçalves
Published: December 2022

RESUMO O objetivo do artigo foi diagnosticar o rendimento acadêmico dos estudantes da Rede Pública Municipal, que participaram do Projeto Vilas Olímpicas e Escolas (VIES). A amostra foi composta por 1.118 alunos (474 meninas e 644 meninos do Ensino Fundamental), de 30 escolas participantes do VIES. Analisamos as informações dos relatórios mensais das Organizações Sociais responsáveis pelos contratados de gestão das Vilas Olímpicas, com os indicadores de rendimento escolar do público-alvo. Comparamos os rendimentos bimestrais entre alunos VIES e não VIES de toda Rede de Ensino Público Municipal. Uma análise preliminar constatou que os alunos acompanhados pelo VIES apresentaram rendimento escolar médio superior ao grupo que não realizava atividades sistemáticas nas Vilas Olímpicas.
Honey Can Obviate Heavy Metal Toxicity: A Review
Authors: Bhattacharya Sanjib
Published: December 2022

Toxicity caused by heavy metals inflicts a grave global menace to the habitat and inhabitants. Arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and mercury (Hg) are the non-essential yet harmful heavy metals commonly associated with pollution and resultant health complications. Typical chelating/complexing agents are not worthy of combating heavy metal-induced sub-chronic and chronic toxicities. It transpires from scientific data mining that, honey obviates investigational heavy metal toxicity. This review aims to collate such investigations conducted against As, Cd, and Pb toxicity. There is a total of 19 pre-clinical works demonstrating the ameliorative effect of honey against empirical As, Cd, and Pb toxicity. Pre-clinical reports against Hg and clinical study against these heavy metals could not found. From the outcome of the current literature investigation, it seems that honey has a marked heavy metal toxicity meliorative effect which is chiefly ascribed to its innate antioxidant effect due to its diverse polyphenol content.
Benefits and Relevant Risk Factor Assessment of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Combination with Surgery in Limited-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Miao Huiwen , Xu Shaohua , Gao Meihui , Chen Zhoumiao
Published: December 2022

To illustrate the benefits of surgery in conjunction with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC), and to evaluate risk factors affecting patient's survival. Forty-six LS-SCLC patients who received surgery in our center from September 2012 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Twenty-five patients with LS-SCLC diagnosed after surgery who received postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy were classified into control group, and 21 patients with LS-SCLC who received preoperative neoadjuvant chemotherapy were classified into observation group. The observation group were divided into subgroup 1 (negative lymph nodes) and subgroup 2 (positive lymph nodes). Progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) of patients were analyzed. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression were utilized to analyze independent risk factors affecting patient's survival. PFS and OS of patients in the control group and observation group had similar outcomes (P > 0.05). Subgroup 1 and subgroup 2 had similar PFS and OS (P > 0.05). PT2, pN2, BM, and two or more positive lymph nodes were significantly associated with poor PFS and OS (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the pT, number of lymph node positive stations and BM were independent risk factors affecting patient's survival (P < 0.05). Surgery combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy can achieve long-term survival benefit for some patients with LS-SCLC. It is necessary to find a better plan that enables to select patients suitable for surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Doğalcı Ateizm Açısından Etiğin Temellendirilme Problemi
Authors: Gültekin Fatma
Published: December 2022

Bu makalede doğalcı ateizm açısından ahlakın temellendirilme problemi ele alınmaktadır. Bu konu iki temel problemden dolayı ateizm için önemlidir: Biri din ve Tanrı inancının insanlar üzerinde ahlak aracılığıyla oluşturduğu şekillendirici etki, diğeri ise toplumda ateizmin bir ahlak anlayışına sahip olamayacağı yönündeki ön yargılardır. Kötülüğün kaynağı olarak din ve Tanrı inancını gören kimi ateist düşünürler ahlaki konuları din ve Tanrı inancına dayandırmadan temellendirmeye çalışmaktadırlar. Ateist düşünürler öncelikli olarak ahlaki özelliklerin insanın içinde mi yoksa dışındaki olgularda mı olduklarını tartışmışlardır. Doğalcı olanlar çözüm önerilerinde pozitivist ve indirgemeci bir yöntemi tercih etmişlerdir. Ahlaki konuları, ilke ve kavramları biyolojik ve psikolojik anlamlarıyla tekrar ele almışlardır. Bu bağlamda daha çok bilime, biyolojiye ve evrim teorisine dayalı hareket eden yeni ateist düşünürlerden Richard Dawkins ve Sam Harris’in görüşleri merkeze alınarak doğalcı ateizm açısından ahlakın temellendirilmesi kritik edilmiştir.
Kur’an ve Sünnet Bağlamında Müslümanın Öteki ile Komşuluğu
Authors: Yılmaz Metin
Published: December 2022

Sosyal bir varlık olan insanın ilk temas içerisinde olduğu yapı ailedir. Halka dışa doğru genişlemeye başladığında elbette ikincil muhatabımız komşularımızdır. Her ne kadar komşu seçme hakkımızın var olduğunu düşünsek de birçok yönü ile öteki olan insanlarla karşı karşıya olduğumuzun bilincinde olmak durumundayız. O halde bu ilişkinin sağlıklı zemine oturtulması gerekmektedir. Bir de bu komşuluk ilişkisine inanç başta olmak üzere birçok ayrıştırıcı unsur da dâhil olduğunda durum daha da karmaşık bir hal almaktadır. İşte bu çalışmamızda aslında İslâm’ın öteki olarak görmediği ancak bugün böyle bir tanıma mahkûm olan İslâm dışı unsurlarla komşuluk ilişkileri ortaya konmaya çalışılmıştır. Hukuk literatürü içerisinde müstakil başlıklar halinde ele alınan komşuluğun teorik ve hukuki boyutu tarihi örneklerle ele alınmıştır. İnsanlığın bir arada yaşama anlayışının ana iskeletini ortaya koyacak tarihi arka plan Kur’an ve Hz. Peygamber merkeze alınarak izah edilmiştir.
POLICING TAVERNS AND SHEBEENS: Observation, experience and discourse
Authors: Faull Andrew
Published: December 2022

This article sketches the views and experiences of police officials responsible for enforcing liquor legislation in the Nyanga precinct of Cape Town. It is intended as a complementary response to Herrick & Charman’s article, Shebeens and crime: The multiple criminalities of South African liquor and its regulation (SACQ 45) and should be read together with that piece. Their article drew on data gathered from shebeen owners and raised important questions about the efficacy and potential harm of the policing of shebeens.By describing incidents of alcohol-related law enforcement, this article suggests that such work can be as difficult and confusing for law enforcers as it is for those being policed. It supports Herrick and Charman’s suggestion that current approaches to alcohol-related enforcement need to be interrogated in order to reduce harms without alienating communities.
ON THE RECORD: with Olly Owen and Andrew Faull
Authors: Owen Olly , Faull Andrew
Published: December 2022

Olly Owen is a junior research fellow in the Department of International Development at the University of Oxford. In 2012 he completed his doctorate in Social and Cultural Anthropology at Oxford. This involved an ethnographic study of, and fieldwork with, the Nigerian Police Force. Andrew Faull is a doctoral research student at the Centre for Criminology, University of Oxford. His research also involves an ethnographic study of police, the South African Police Service. He completed nine months of fieldwork with the SAPS in April 2013. In this frank exchange Olly and Andrew discuss their observations relating to performance management in the respective agencies.
Investigación de los efectos de las actividades STEM en la actitud STEM en estudiantes superdotados
Authors: Kocaman Berrak
Published: December 2022

El efecto de las actividades STEM en la actitud STEM de los estudiantes superdotados y el rendimiento STEM se examinaron en el presente estudio. Los participantes son 23 estudiantes superdotados que estudian en el Centro de Ciencias y Arte en el año académico 2020-2021. Las actividades se completaron en 54 horas lectivas en el marco del proceso de diseño de ingeniería. El método de la investigación se determinó como diseño mixto secuencial explicativo. Se utilizó un diseño experimental de grupo único como método cuantitativo y el estudio de caso como método cualitativo. Los datos se recopilaron con la escala de actitud STEM (SAS) y un formulario de entrevista semiestructurada al estudiante en el estudio de caso. Al final de las actividades STEM, el rendimiento de los estudiantes se evaluó con la rúbrica de evaluación STEM (SAR). Como resultado, hubo una diferencia significativa entre las puntuaciones medias previas y posteriores a la prueba de actitud STEM de los estudiantes después de la aplicación STEM. La actitud STEM no difirió significativamente según el género y el grado, mientras que hubo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa a favor de las alumnas superdotadas en la subdimensión de ingeniería y tecnología. De acuerdo con las opiniones de los estudiantes superdotados, se ha entendido que las aplicaciones STEM mejoraron las actitudes de los estudiantes y sus habilidades del siglo XXI.
Aplicación de las tecnologías de la información en el proceso educativo bajo la ley marcial
Authors: Chykurova Olha , Boiaryshcheva Tetiana , Herych Myroslava , Kviatkovska Anna , Tymoshchuk Olha
Published: December 2022

El propósito de este estudio fue investigar el papel de las tecnologías de la información en la educación bajo la ley marcial en Ucrania, utilizando métodos matemáticos de análisis, análisis de datos estadísticos y entrevistas semiestructuradas. Se ha establecido que el proceso educativo llevado a cabo por las instituciones educativas ucranianas bajo la ley marcial garantizará la continuidad de la educación ya que los participantes en el proceso educativo cuentan con suficientes tecnologías de la información, así como los niveles básicos y superiores necesarios de alfabetización digital. Los resultados de este trabajo son de importancia práctica para los académicos y educadores que trabajan para mejorar las estrategias de aprendizaje a distancia de emergencia y el uso de tecnologías de la información en el proceso educativo. El aprendizaje a distancia en condiciones extremas es la única manera de que las generaciones más jóvenes no pierdan el tiempo esperando condiciones favorables para el aprendizaje. La investigación adicional debe dirigirse a la creación de métodos de estimación efectivos, conectados con las tecnologías de la información.
Cuestiones psicológicas de la preparación de los docentes para las innovaciones pedagógicas
Authors: Mustafa Shahnaz , Shirzad Ayna , Mahammad Lala
Published: December 2022

En el presente estudio se analizó la actitud de los docentes de diferentes especialidades ante las innovaciones en base a diferentes metodologías. Aquí, 48 profesores participaron en la investigación. Durante esta se determinó que la actividad de innovación pedagógica de los docentes se caracteriza por la determinación, la actividad, la conciencia, la motivación, la objetividad, la productividad, el efecto transformador y la preparación psicológica, lo cual se manifiesta en cuatro aspectos: componente motivacional, componente creativo, componente operative y componente de personalidad. El análisis cuantitativo y cualitativo mostró que el componente motivacional y de contenido de los docentes (r=0.36**, ​​p<0.001 nivel), componente forma (r=0.33*, p<0.05 nivel), componente preparación psicológica (r=0.42** , p<0,001 nivel), y el componente de practicidad (r=0,68**, p<0,001 nivel) tienen una relación significativa bilateral. Asimismo, existe una relación entre el componente operativo y el componente de contenido (r=0,22*, al nivel p<0,05) y con el componente de practicidad (r=0,44**, al nivel p<0,001). Al hacer esto, se puede llegar a la conclusión de que los elementos principales de la preparación psicológica para las innovaciones pedagógicas son la motivación, la creatividad y las cualidades de la personalidad. Por ende, la preparación personal comienza con la formación de valores innovadores en la estructura de la personalidad.
Integración educativa de personas desplazadas forzadamente en los países de la UE
Authors: Zvarych Iryna , Маrushkevych Аllа , Yuvkovetska Yuliia , Poliak Olga , Levytska Liudmyla , Grynevych Oksana
Published: December 2022

El objetivo de este trabajo fue estudiar la política de los estados miembros de la UE sobre la integración educativa de las personas desplazadas por las fuerzas de Ucrania e identificar sus consecuencias. Se realizaron entrevistas con personas desplazadas por la fuerza de Ucrania a seis países de la UE. Se utilizó el Cuestionario de Motivación Escolar de Luskanova y la Escala de Ansiedad Escolar de Phillips. Se observó que los países de acogida tienen no solo una carga adicional de organizar y proporcionar asilo, sino también el capital humano adicional que puede contribuir a su desarrollo económico en el futuro. Por lo tanto, el tema de la rápida adaptación de las personas desplazadas por la fuerza y su integración en la educación de los países de acogida es importante. Se encontró que todos los países de la UE han tomado medidas para brindar protección a los ciudadanos ucranianos y sus hijos y muchos han creado las condiciones adecuadas para una rápida integración educativa. El principal obstáculo en la adaptación es la falta de conocimiento del idioma del país de acogida, que se supera a través de cursos intensivos de idioma, provisión de traductores, así como la creación de clases de idioma ucraniano con una transición gradual a la enseñanza en el idioma de el país anfitrión.
Métodos y técnicas activos de enseñanza de inglés para futuros profesionales de servicios
Authors: Dovzhenko Inna , Bilous Nataliia , Diachuk Liudmyla , Novokhatska Nataliia
Published: December 2022

El artículo estudia la eficiencia de los métodos de enseñanza activa para dominar el inglés para fines específicos de futuros especialistas en la esfera del servicio. La primera etapa de la investigación implica el análisis, la síntesis y la sistematización de los antecedentes teóricos sobre la enseñanza activa que desarrolla el dominio del lenguaje. La segunda etapa se presenta a través de la encuesta del cuestionario de estudiantes y maestros para determinar los métodos activos aplicados en las universidades. La tercera etapa se realiza a través del experimento empírico destinado a definir las técnicas interactivas más efectivos que garantizan la mejora de las competencias del lenguaje. Los resultados de la encuesta a los estudiantes destacan que los métodos más preferibles para aprender lenguajes extranjeros son el juego de roles y el juego comercial, mientras que las prioridades de los maestros entrevistados son el trabajo grupal, las tablas redondas y un método creativo y productivo. Los resultados del experimento demuestran el aumento de la competencia del lenguaje después de aplicar métodos activos de enseñanza entre estudiantes de todos los niveles, excepto el elemental. Por lo tanto, la investigación establece la necesidad de implementar técnicas interactivas para desarrollar las habilidades de comunicación profesional fácil.
Assessment of Bending Strength of Afara Glued Laminated Timber using Polyurethane (PUR) Adhesive
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering, Akwa Ibom State University, Uyo Nigeria, Sanni Pamilerin , Ekundayo Oluwarotimi ,   School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure Nigeria
Published: December 2022

Timber has long been a popular building material, with benefits such as low energy consumption and the ability to create an in-built atmosphere that helps to mitigate the effects of global warming. Afara (Terminalia Superba) is a well-known timber species with high demand in Nigeria. The objective of this paper is to assess the physical and mechanical properties of Afara (Terminalia Superba) wood, as well as the flexural strength in flatwise bending of its glued laminated timber beam using polyurethane (PUR) adhesive, to determine its viability for structural construction. The research specimens were made using MS758:2001, EN408, and ASTM D198:2013 standards for the physical and mechanical properties tests. By MS758:2001, a shear test for glue line integrity was conducted to assess the bond performance of the glulam. In the laboratory, bending tests were performed on five glulam beams and five solid beams. Glulam beams were glued together with polyurethane (PUR) adhesive. The bending strength of solid wood was higher than that of glue-laminated wood. Solid Afara (Terminalia Superba) beams have a bending strength of 40.09 N/mm2, whereas glued laminated timber has a bending strength of 19.18 N/mm2. The preliminary investigation of the timber under BS 5268 (structural use of timber) revealed that glue-laminated beams can be used as structural members in a flatwise orientation, despite their strength being lesser than that of solid beams. Also, the polyurethane adhesive strength has an inverse relationship with the moisture content of the specimens at room temperature.
Efficiency Evaluation of Cavitation Heat Generator Used for Desalination of Saline Solutions
Authors:   Technology of Metals and Machine Maintenance Department,, Ivanov Evgeniy , Gorbunov Boris ,   Animal Husbandry Mechanisation and Farm Electrification Department,, Pasin Aleksander ,   Mobile Energy Means and Farm Machinery Operation Department,, Arjutow Boris ,   Applied Mechanics, Physics and Higher Mathematics Department, Novozhilov Alexey ,   Faculty Nizhny Novgorod State Agricultural Academy, Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia
Published: December 2022

Nowadays, the issue of efficient desalination and treatment of seawater for its further use in various domains of human activity is of much interest worldwide. There are plenty of known treatment techniques. This research paper discusses the method of hydrodynamic cavitation treatment in a heat generator in various modes and proves the performance efficiency of this method. The process of treating saline solutions of different concentrations and registration of electric conductivity of solutions are studied. The possibility of changing the concentration of salt in the solution by treating it in a vortex cavitation heat generator is undertaken. The efficiency of the cavitation process depends on the temperature of the working environment: with the temperature increase, the desalination intensity decreases. Two possible scenarios of the process are revealed, i.e., the decrease in the concentration of salt in the solution or its increase in the presence of a salt source. When working on depleted solutions with a salinity of 1÷5 ‰ at high temperatures, the reverse diffusion of previously adsorbed salts from the internal surfaces into the solution takes place. When working on solutions of elevated concentrations in the same high-temperature range, the reverse diffusion decreases and at a salinity of 67 ‰, its effect ceases, since the concentration of salts on the inner surfaces becomes comparable to the concentration of the solution. The hypothesis of centrifugal separation of salts from water is experimentally proved.
Slope Stability Prediction of Road Embankment using Artificial Neural Network Combined with Genetic Algorithm
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Politeknik Ungku Omar, Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, Che Mamat Rufaizal , Ramli Azuin ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Politeknik Ungku Omar, Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, Mat Yazid Muhamad Razuhanafi ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Kasa Anuar ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Mohd Razali Siti Fatin ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Nahriri Bastam Mukhlis ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Bina Darma, Palembang, JL Jendral A Yani No 3 Palembang 30264, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Published: December 2022

The prediction of slope stability was performed using artificial neural networks (ANNs) in this work. The factor of safety determined by numerical analysis was used to develop ANN’s data sets. The inputs to the network are slope height, applied surcharge and slope angle. Correlation coefficients between numerical data and ANNs outputs showed the feasibility of ANNs for successfully modelling and predicting safety issues. The ANNs training phase is improved using a genetic algorithm (GA), and the results are compared to those obtained without GA trained ANNs. A sensitivity analysis is conducted to ascertain the relative contribution of different factors on slope stability. The slope angle and applied surcharge have a significant effect on slope stability.
Allelopathic Effect of Eichhornia crassipes Aqueous Extract Against Growth of Mimosa pudica
Authors: Laemah Arofah , Waewthongrak Waewruedee
Published: December 2022

Allelopathy is a phenomenon in which a plant produces allelochemicals that affect neighboring plants' growth and physiological processes. This study aimed to investigate the allelopathic effect of Eichhornia crassipes on the growth of Mimosa pudica seedlings. The experiment was conducted in the pot, where M. pudica seedlings were irrigated with aqueous leaf extract of E. crassipes at 5, 10 and 15% (w/v) concentrations once a week for four consecutive weeks. The experiment was carried out by Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replicates. The allelochemical contents of leaf extract were quantified using a spectrophotometric method, and the total phenolic content was 129.54 mg GAE/g DW. The maximum percentage of electrolyte leakage was detected in M. pudica seedlings when treated with a higher concentration of E. crassipes leaf extract. The allelopathic effect of E. crassipes extract on growth, chlorophyll content and lipid peroxidation was also determined. The result showed a significant decrease in length, weight and chlorophyll contents treated with 10 and 15% concentrations of E. crassipes leaf extracts. However, malondialdehyde (MDA) in the root of M. pudica seedlings treated with aqueous leaf extract of E. crassipes at 10% and 15% (w/v) concentrations were found to be remarkably higher compared to control. These results indicated that the E. crassipes leaf extract exhibited allelopathic effects on M. pudica growth. However, the increase of the allelopathic effect of E. crassipes leaf extract was concentration-dependent.
Comparative Analysis on the Role of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid in the Expression of Bioactive Compounds in Callus of Capsicum frutescens
Authors: Yaacob Jamilah Syafawati , Ramli Muhammad Aiman , Abd Rahim Muhamad Hafiz , Robert Selvaraj Abigail Marie , Nyanasaigran Laavanya
Published: December 2022

Plant cell culture technology serves as an effective alternative system for in vitro production of bioactive molecules, as it allows for the exploration of valuable compounds under a controlled environment. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of plant growth regulator (PGR); 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) on the expression of compounds in coloured callus of Capsicum frutescens, a vital spice in various cuisines worldwide. The differential accumulation of compounds in the callus was analysed using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS) and the PGR concentration that resulted in the highest accumulation of the valuable compounds was identified. In this study, calli of various colours (cream, yellow and green) were successfully produced from C. frutescens through plant tissue culture. The increase in 2,4-D concentrations was found to increase callus growth index (GI) and specific growth rate (Sg), where the highest GI (0.5690) and Sg (0.6348 mg/week) were observed in callus produced in media supplemented with 0.5 mg/L 2,4-D. LCMS data analyses showed that 19 compounds were detected in the callus, with 8 compounds (fatty acids and phenolics) were successfully identified, while the remaining 11 compounds were reported as unknowns. Yellow-coloured callus was observed to contain the highest number of compounds (18 compounds), while green callus contained the least (14 compounds). This analysis provides valuable information on the application of biotechnological tools such as plant tissue culture as an alternative for sustainable production of compounds with high bioactivity in Capsicum frutescens.
Phytochemical Evaluation and Cytotoxic Activities of Stem Bark and Leaf Extracts of Mesua assamica
Authors: Ahmad Hassali Hazlina , Chan Gomathi , Wan Bahrin Wan Hamirul , Adam Zainah , Jesus Arapoc Daryl , Razali Rosniza , Abd Aziz Azfar Hanif , Awang Khalijah
Published: December 2022

Natural products and their derivatives have historically been invaluable as a source of therapeutic agents. The Mesua (Calophyllaceae) has been known to produce various new chemical compounds of medicinal values. Some Mesua species have yielded new potential anticancer agents that are important to the pharmaceutical industry. In this research, phytochemical constituents, antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of different solvent extracts of Mesua assamica stem bark and leaves were evaluated. The stem bark and leaves of M. assamica were successively extracted in hexane, ethyl acetate and methanol. Qualitative phytochemical analysis showed that most of the M. assamica extracts consist of important phytochemicals, namely, anthraquinones, terpenoids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, phlobatannins, alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, glycosides, decreasing sugars, steroids, lipids, phenols, coumarins, carbohydrates, proteins, and betacyanin indicating its potential for medicinal use. Quantitative determination of total phenolics, total flavonoids, and in vitro antioxidant activities through DPPH assay of M. assamica extracts have been achieved by utilizing colorimetric methods. In vitro cytotoxic evaluation through MTT assay induction against human breast MCF-7 cancer cell lines exhibited that hexane extracts were found to have IC50 value below 30 μg/mL and conferred effectiveness in inducing cell death MCF-7. The diversity of phytochemicals present suggests that the stem bark and leaves of M. assamica could serve as a supply of potentially valuable medications. Exploiting the plant's pharmacological qualities will necessitate more study on the isolation, purification, and identification of bioactive components.
Taburan Parasit Anura dan Indeks Kualiti Air di Kawasan Tasik dan Tanah Bencah Putrajaya
Authors: Agustar Hani Kartini , Ali Amatul Hamizah , Ahmad Norhayati , Nasiruddin Lim Muhammad Zulfadhli
Published: December 2022

Populasi anura (katak) di sesuatu ekosistem boleh menjadi penunjuk biologi bagi tahap kebersihan. Populasi yang rendah atau kadar kematian anura yang tinggi di sesuatu persekitaran menunjukkan ekosistem kawasan tersebut adalah tidak stabil, contohnya akibat pencemaran air atau kadar jangkitan parasit yang tinggi. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk menentukan kepelbagaian spesies anura, mengenal pasti taburan parasit yang menjangkiti anura di kawasan tasik dan Tanah Bencah Putrajaya dan menentukan hubungan antara indeks kualiti air dengan taburan parasit dan anura. Sebanyak 74 ekor katak telah ditangkap sepanjang tempoh persampelan yang tergolong daripada lima famili dan enam spesies yang berbeza. Indeks kepelbagaian Shannon menunjukkan stesen LE, UN, UW, P.7 dan P.10 mempunyai nilai indeks kepelbagaian iaitu 1˗3 bermaksud kepelbagaian spesies anura adalah sederhana. Sebanyak 2437 ekor parasit telah ditemui pada semua 74 ekor katak yang telah dibedah dalam kajian ini. Anggaran 86.5% katak di kawasan Putrajaya telah dijangkiti parasit. Status indeks kualiti air bagi kesemua stesen Putrajaya adalah bersih hingga sederhana bersih (kelas II hingga III). Ujian Kruskal-Wallis mendapati bahawa taburan parasit pada anura di setiap stesen UE, UW, UN, LE, CW, P.7 dan P.10 adalah tidak signifikan (X² =9.28; df=6; p>0.05). Ini bermaksud tiada perbezaan signifikan antara taburan parasit pada anura di setiap kawasan dan jangkitan parasit ini adalah tidak dipengaruhi oleh indeks kualiti air di sesuatu stesen kajian.
Four Challenges to Political Autonomy Education in Contemporary Public Spheres
Authors: Culp Julian
Published: December 2022

This contribution discusses four challenges to political autonomy education in contemporary public spheres from the perspective of a discourse theory of education. These challenges arise from political, cultural, economic, and technological developments that presently affect the formation of public spheres. These developments are, respectively, the hollowing out of the efficacy and legitimacy of national political deliberation, the so-called singularization of culture, the monopolistic tendencies of the platform economy, and the technologically induced discursive fragmentation. This contribution suggests educational responses to the challenges that are posed by these developments. These responses include, inter alia, transnational democratic conscientization, the humanistic exploration of commonality across cultural difference, role games facilitating socioeconomic education, and the cultivation of digital habits that diversify political experience online.
A Bayesian Analysis of the Ekpyrotic Universe
Authors:   , Wraga Joseph , Goldberg David M.
Published: December 2022

In this thesis, I explore the relative probabilities of early universe models, in particular the ekpyrotic scenario. In this cosmological model, a phase of slow contraction of the universe generates primordial fluctuations that seed structure formation, and afterward there is a reversal from contraction to expansion. I focus on two-field models which create nearly scale-invariant entropy perturbations and later convert them into curvature ones. These lead to predictions for observables (the power spectrum, bispectrum, and trispectrum) which can be consistent with observations, depending on input parameter values. I use these predictions to compare ekpyrotic models with single field inflation, by far the most favored theory by cosmologists. Inflation is very successful in its predictions, but other possibilities provide intriguing alternatives. The analysis is performed in my paper with David Goldberg. I compute the Bayesian evidences of a class of ekpyrotic models, defined by their potentials and the couplings between the fields, using CMB data from the Planck telescope and a prior motivated by earlier observations. There are many Bayesian analyses of inflationary models in the literature, but not of the Ekpyrotic case. These theories are more complex in general than the simplest inflation models. This motivates the use of Bayesian statistics to determine if the extra parameters of Ekpyrotic models are justified. I determine a relative hierarchy of these models and compare with Higgs inflation, one of those favored by Planck. I find preference for one of the ekpyrotic models over the others, but that inflation outperforms them due to its economy with its parameter space. I then consider how these results would could change with new data from upcoming large scale structure experiments, in particular how Hydrogen intensity mapping from the Square Kilometer Array can improve constraints on the bispectrum and trispectrum. I find that if there is a detection at an appreciable level, this would improve the standing of the ekpyrotic case, but improved constraints without detection of primordial non-gaussianity will not.
College Students’ Academic Procrastination during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Focusing on Academic Achievement
Authors: Basith Abd , Rahman Md Shahinoor , Moseki Usinah Robert
Published: December 2022

Abstract: This research aims to describe the level of college students’ academic procrastination, analyze differences in academic procrastination among the college students, and analyze the relationship between academic procrastination and academic achievement. This research uses a quantitative method with a survey and correlational design. The research population is 620 Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Singkawang (STKIP) Singkawang college students. The sample is taken using a simple random sampling technique as many as 352 college students (76 male and 276 female). The instrument used in data collection is the academic procrastination scale and great point academic. The data are analyzed using descriptive analysis, ANOVA, and correlation. The findings show that college students’ academic procrastination is at a moderate level which is dominated by time management skill indicators. Male students and students who are in the middle years have higher levels of academic procrastination. Intercorrelation shows a significant but negative relationship between academic procrastination and academic achievement.Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan tingkat prokrastinasi akademik mahasiswa, menganalisis perbedaan prokrastinasi akademik mahasiswa, dan menganalisis hubungan antara prokrastinasi akademik dengan prestasi akademik mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain survei dan korelasi. Populasi penelitian adalah 620 mahasiswa STKIP Singkawang. Sampel diambil dengan teknik simple random sampling sebanyak 352 mahasiswa (76 laki-laki dan 276 perempuan). Instrumen yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data adalah skala prokrastinasi akademik dan indeks prestasi akademik. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif, ANOVA, dan korelasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prokrastinasi akademik mahasiswa berada pada tingkat sedang yang didominasi oleh indikator keterampilan mengatur waktu. Mahasiswa laki-laki dan mahasiswa yang berada di tahun pertengahan memiliki tingkat prokrastinasi akademik yang lebih tinggi. Interkorelasi menunjukkan adanya hubungan negatif yang signifikan antara prokrastinasi akademik dengan prestasi akademik.
Exploration on High School Students’ Grit: Its Effects on the Students’ Potential Development
Authors: Yudiar Ahmad , Yudha Eka Sakti , Sartono Sartono
Published: December 2022

Abstract: The education process in Indonesia has been implemented using a variety of modern tools, but it should be understood that the quality of learning activities in the classroom is also influenced by the interactions that occur in the classroom. Teachers must understand that to create interaction in the classroom, they must first understand the grit level that can help make learning fun. The purpose of this study was to determine the grit level of high school students in Bangka Belitung Province, Indonesia. This research is survey research conducted in Bangka Belitung Province and involves 770 respondents. The results showed that (1) 25 percent of respondents were distracted by a new idea or activity, (2) 47 percent of respondents who did not give up in achieving their goals even though they experienced failure, (3) 23 percent of respondents did not pursue other goals after setting goals, (4) 39 percent of respondents are persistent in their business or work, (5) 25 percent of respondents cannot maintain their focus when carrying out long activities, (6) 46 percent of respondents always try to complete each of their activities, (7) 35 percent of respondents have interests that change every year, (8) 32 percent of respondents is diligent and do not give up easily, (9) 23 percent of respondents were obsessed with activity but it did not last long, (10) 41 percent of respondents have experienced failure in conquering important challenges.Abstrak: Proses pendidikan di Indonesia telah dilaksanakan menggunakan berbagai alat yang modern, tetapi perlu dipahami bahwa kualitas aktivitas belajar di dalam kelas juga dipengaruhi oleh interaksi yang terjadi di dalam kelas. Para guru harus memahami bahwa untuk menciptakan interaksi di dalam kelas, mereka harus terlebih dahulu memahami tingkatan grit yang dapat membantu menciptakan pembelajaran yang menyenangkan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkatan grit peserta didik sekolah menengah atas Provinsi Bangka Belitung, Indonesia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survei yang dilaksanakan di Provinsi Bangka Belitung dan melibatkan 770 responden. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa (1) 25 persen responden yang perhatiannya teralihkan oleh ide atau aktivitas baru, (2) 47 persen responden yang tidak menyerah dalam mencapai tujuan mereka meskipun mereka mengalami kegagalan, (3) 23 persen responden tidak mengejar tujuan yang lain setelah menetapkan tujuan, (4) 39 persen responden gigih dalam berusaha atau bekerja, (5) 25 persen responden tidak bisa mempertahankan fokus mereka ketika melaksanakan aktivitas yang lama, (6) 46 persen responden selalu berusaha menyelesaikan setiap aktivitas mereka, (7) 35 persen responden memiliki minat yang berubah setiap tahun, (8) 32 persen responden memiliki sifat yang rajin dan tidak mudah menyerah, (9) 23 persen responden pernah terobsesi pada suatu aktivitas tetapi tidak berlangsung lama, (10) 41 persen responden pernah mengalami kegagalan dalam menaklukkan tantangan penting.
Histomorphological variants of oral squamous cell carcinoma and their relation with prognosis of the disease
Authors: Dhore Suvidhi , Wankhade Jeevika , Dey Sneha
Published: December 2022

The key to wealth is health but in present days cancer is going to exhaust mental, physical and economic conditions. Oral Cancer is the 6 most common cancer worldwide. Approximately 630,000 new patients diagnosed annually resulting in more than 350,000 deaths every year. Squamous cell carcinoma is by far the most important and the most common malignant mucosal neoplasm of the head and neck accounting for over 90% of all malignancies.

Histomorphological features of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and their relation with the pathological prognostic factors i.e. histological stage and grade of malignancy is the key feature, which help early and easy prognosis of OSCC.

:To study the histomorphological features of oral squamous cell carcinoma and their relation with the pathological prognostic factors i.e. histological stage and grade of malignancy.

Recent reports suggest an increase in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) frequency. To improve programs in public health, it is necessary to understand the epidemiological conditions.

A retrospective review of all OSCC cases diagnosed by the Pathology Department was performed. Demographic data, in addition to anatomic zone and histological degree of differentiation were obtained. Central tendency, dispersion and prevalence rate per 100,000 individuals were determined.

A total of 150 patients were diagnosed with OSCC and majority of them were men 118(79%) were men. OSCC were predominantly observed in the age of 40-60 years. The predominant anatomic zone was the Buccal mucosa, GBS, Angle of Mouth 99(66%), followed by the tongue and lip 42(28%) and Retromolar Triagone 09(06%).

The most frequent histological degree was well differentiated in 110 cases (73.3%). The rates of OSCC prevalence showed similar patterns in terms across time.
Acupuncture attenuates cognitive impairments in vascular dementia through inhibiting miR-143-3p
Authors: Yang Runcheng , Yang Jianhua , Huang Lanfang
Published: December 2022

Background: Acupuncture can be used to treat vascular dementia (VD), but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the expression and clinical significance of microRNA-143-3p (miR-143-3p) in VD patients and explore whether acupuncture ameliorates VD by regulating miR-143-3p. Methods: Cognitive function and daily living ability in VD patients were assessed by mini-mental state examination, Hasegawa’s dementia scale and activities of daily living scale, respectively. VD model of male Wistar rats was established using permanent bilateral common carotid artery occlusion. The expression level of miR-143-3p was measured by quantitative real-time PCR. Morris water maze test was used to assess the cognitive function of VD rat model. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was used to assess the diagnostic value of miR-143-3p in VD patients. Correlations between variables were analyzed by Pearson’s correlation analysis. Results: Increased serum miR-143-3p expression in VD patients had a high diagnostic value to screen VD patients. Serum miR-143-3p level in VD patients after acupuncture treatment was decreased. After acupuncture treatment, serum miR-143-3p was negatively correlated with cognitive function and daily living ability in VD patients. miR-143-3p level was increased in VD rats, and the suppressive effects of acupuncture on miR-143-3p levels were relieved by miR-143-3p mimic. Overexpression of miR-143-3p reversed the ameliorative effect of acupuncture on cognitive functions of VD rats. Conclusion: Serum miR-143-3p expression is upregulated in VD patients and downregulated in VD patients after acupuncture treatment. Additionally, acupuncture treatment may attenuate cognitive impairments in VD by suppressing miR-143-3p.
“Loyalty agreement” as a novelty of Russian migration legislation
Authors:   Saint Petersburg University of the Ministry of the Interior of Russia, Lampadova Svetlana S.
Published: December 2022

Introduction. The Russian Federation is in constant search for new mechanisms to improve the efficiency of the state migration policy. At the same time, the liberalization of migration legislation was chosen as the main vector of transformations, while unconditionally ensuring public safety and observance of national interests. “Loyalty agreement” is a novelty designed to try out the state, public and individual interests of the subjects of migration relations. Theoretical analysis. The legal nature of the institution of “loyalty agreement” is being analyzed. The international functioning of similar institutions is investigated in order to make a conclusion on the possibility of its implementation in the Russian legal reality. Result. The author reached the conclusion about the auxiliary nature of the institution of “loyalty agreement”. It is proposed to consider the “loyalty agreement” as a kind of public “offer” – the proposal of the Russian Federation to enter its territory and stay on the territory provided that the essential conditions for compliance with the law are met. It is noted that, along with the «loyalty agreement», it is necessary to consolidate the institutional conditions for “immigration supervision”, mechanisms for ensuring the special immigration status of “controlled stay” in a single regulatory legal act.