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Influence of Community Partnership on Human Security in Nyamyumba Sector of Rubavu District in Rwanda
Authors: Ahimbazwe Eric , Muhindi Solomon , Thinguri Ruth
Published: December 2024

The objective of this study was to determine the influence of community partnership on human security in Nyamyumba sector of Rubavu District in Rwanda. Despite efforts to improve human security in Nyamyumba sector, challenges persist, particularly in areas of community involvement and women's participation. The specific impact of community partnership on human security in this context remained insufficiently understood. The study employed mixed methods, using both qualitative and quantitative approaches with descriptive and correlation research designs. A target population of 30,851 people was used, with a sample size of 407 respondents selected using Yamane's formula. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 27, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. The findings revealed that the percentage scaling to 66.8% corresponding with that mean of 3.72 agreed that a t the peace table, women are contributing in human security. This implies that level of women contribution to the development of human security is still low compared to other measured variables. It was also indicated that there is a statistically significant relationship between community partnership and human security. In terms of citizens’ participation, the study established that the mean of 3.23 and only 46.1% agreed that the level of public participation and citizen’s engagement in human security’ decision making presses tend to be low in Nyamyumba sector. The study concludes that community partnership plays a crucial role in enhancing human security in Nyamyumba sector. Factors such as collaboration between units, associations and cooperatives, stakeholder involvement, and women's participation significantly contribute to improving human security outcomes. The study recommends increased efforts to involve communities in human security initiatives, promote collaboration between different stakeholders, empower women's participation in security processes, and strengthen local associations and cooperatives. Further research should explore additional factors influencing human security in the area.
ANÁLISE DE DADOS ANONIMIZADOS DE PERFIS GLICÊMICOS EM PACIENTES DIABÉTICOS ATENDIDO EM UM LABORATÓRIO PARTICULAR EM FLORIANO
Authors: Costa Ana Karolyne Conceição , Carvalho Josué Nunes de , Costa Maria Vieira da , Sousa Marcos André Arrais de , Sousa Fabiana Cristina Belchior de
Published: December 2024

O diabetes mellitus (DM) é uma condição crônica caracterizada por níveis elevados de glicose no sangue, resultante da produção inadequada de insulina ou da resistência à sua ação. A crescente prevalência de diabetes nas últimas décadas, conforme apontado pela Organização Mundial da Saúde, torna essencial o controle glicêmico rigoroso para prevenir complicações como doenças cardiovasculares, neuropatias e problemas renais. O diagnóstico e monitoramento da doença são realizados por exames como a glicemia de jejum, o teste oral de tolerância à glicose (TOTG) e a hemoglobina glicada (HbA1c), sendo fundamentais para um acompanhamento eficaz. O avanço da tecnologia proporcionou a criação de dispositivos de monitoramento contínuo de glicose (MCG), permitindo um controle mais preciso da condição.[1]
O presente estudo realizou uma análise observacional estática dos perfis glicêmicos de pacientes com diabetes, utilizando dados anonimizados para garantir a privacidade dos indivíduos. A pesquisa envolveu pacientes de um laboratório de análises clínicas no município de Floriano, Piauí, e analisou dados relativos a glicemia de jejum, HbA1c e TOTG. Os resultados mostraram que uma parcela significativa dos pacientes apresentava controle glicêmico inadequado, especialmente em indivíduos do sexo masculino e acima de 60 anos.A Metformina foi identificada como o medicamento mais utilizado, refletindo sua eficácia no controle do diabetes tipo 2. A utilização de tecnologias como o MCG demonstrou ser crucial para intervenções mais precisas. O estudo reforça a importância de tratamentos individualizados e de um monitoramento contínuo para melhorar o manejo do diabetes e a qualidade de vida dos pacientes.
SISTEMA CARCERÁRIO FEMININO: GESTAÇÃO E MATERNIDADE NAS PENITENCIÁRIAS BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Martins Àbia de Sousa Sá , Santana Amanda Mauriz Pereira , Quero Maria Eduarda Araujo
Published: December 2024

O presente estudo aborda o sistema prisional feminino no Brasil, com foco nas condições de gestação e maternidade enfrentadas por detentas. Analisa-se a efetividade das legislações vigentes no país que visam assegurar os direitos das mulheres gestantes e mães no cárcere, identificando falhas na proteção e assistência a esse público. A pesquisa destaca o crescimento da população feminina nos presídios e a insuficiência das políticas públicas para atender às necessidades específicas dessas mulheres, sobretudo no que diz respeito à saúde física, mental e ao vínculo materno-infantil. Por meio de uma abordagem documental e bibliográfica, o trabalho examina legislações, políticas públicas e dados estatísticos do sistema penitenciário, promovendo uma análise crítica sobre a aplicação dos direitos previstos. Estruturado em três capítulos, o estudo discute a evolução histórica das prisões femininas, a saúde mental das detentas e apresenta dados que confirmam a ineficácia das políticas atuais. Conclui-se que o ordenamento jurídico brasileiro carece de melhorias significativas para garantir condições dignas às mulheres presas, especialmente durante a maternidade. Este trabalho busca sensibilizar o Estado para a necessidade de mudanças estruturais que assegurem uma efetiva contribuição social.
Redes complejas como metodología para el control gubernamental en procesos de contratación pública en Ecuador
Authors: Redroban Ortiz Carlos Luis , Rivas-Tovar Luis Arturo , Torres Maldonado Xavier Mauricio , Jaramillo Sangurima Lucia Victoria , Almeida Alvarado Carlos Alberto
Published: December 2024

En el marco de la lucha contra la corrupción, se llevó a cabo esta investigación con el objetivo de implementar nuevas metodologías de control gubernamental en la contratación pública en Ecuador; a través del método de investigación basada en redes complejas. Se analizaron 19797 procesos contractuales; este contexto motivó la siguiente pregunta de investigación: ¿La metodología de redes complejas puede ayudar al control que realiza la Entidad Fiscalizadora Superior Ecuatoriana para mitigar los riesgos de corrupción derivados del ambiente de contratación pública? Los resultados muestran que, utilizando redes complejas y aplicando métricas de centralidad, es posible identificar actores (nodos) recurrentes en procesos de contratación pública (aristas) con mayor conectividad (grado). La relevancia de este estudio radica en que los resultados son inéditos, pues no existen estudios previos en los que se fiscalice la contratación pública con esta metodología que puede servir como punto de inicio de un hallazgo de auditoría.
Los grafitis sobre asuntos de interés público como ejercicio de la libertad de expresión, mecanismo de participación ciudadana y vía de acceso a la información pública
Authors: Droguett González Carmen Gloria
Published: December 2024

La creación de grafitis en espacio público es una manifestación única de arte urbano caracterizado por reflejar la identidad cultural e histórica de un lugar y por plasmar la personalidad de su autor; a la vez, es un fenómeno ligado a la articulación del lenguaje y al ejercicio de la libertad de expresión. Este artículo analiza la posibilidad de reformular el estudio de la expresión mediante grafitis que versan sobre asuntos de interés público y, con ello a futuro, evaluar la regulación jurídica del uso de espacios durante períodos electorales. Lo anterior, en virtud de su instrumentalidad al interior de una democracia por servir, a la vez, como mecanismo de participación ciudadana y una forma de acceso a la información relevante por grupos en situación de vulnerabilidad. Para ello, revisamos cómo el Derecho –y particularmente el Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos– ha abordado el ejercicio de la libertad de expresión y evidenciamos su aplicabilidad a la expresión mediante grafitis, hacemos presente algunas consideraciones en torno la protección de derechos de terceros como límite y a la forma de reparación frente a manifestaciones de juicio crítico en superficies de espacios públicos y privados. Finalmente, exponemos posibles argumentos subyacentes a los motivos explícitos para aceptar nuestra hipótesis, y concluimos con algunas preguntas cuya respuesta exige mayor investigación.
El acceso a la información pública y la protección del informante en Suecia: rasgos distintivos
Authors: Guichot Reina Emilio
Published: December 2024

En este trabajo se exponen los rasgos principales del derecho de acceso a la información pública y la protección del informante en Suecia. Se analiza su reconocimiento histórico, como país pionero, y la relación intrínseca entre ambos. Suecia cuenta con un regulación detallada y avanzada del derecho de acceso, cuyas mayores especificidades son la extensión de la legislación constitucional y su conexión histórica y sistemática con la libertad de prensa. No obstante, se observan también puntos débiles en una perspectiva comparada, incluida la española, principalmente la limitación en cuanto al ámbito de sujetos obligados, la falta de garantía sustantiva y procedimental respecto de los intereses de los terceros afectados por la información y la existencia de lagunas en el control pleno judicial de las resoluciones en materia de acceso a la información. En cuanto a la protección del informante, Suecia contaba ya con anterioridad a la Directiva “Whistlebowing” con una regulación para el ámbito público en la Ley de Libertad de Prensa y en la Ley fundamental sobre Libertad de Expresión. Por ello, La Ley sueca de 2021 que transpuso la Directiva de 2019 es de aplicación directa al ámbito privado y solo supletoria al ámbito público. Ha sido objeto de dos críticas principales: desde el punto de vista de los trabajadores, que requiere que los empleados lleven a cabo evaluaciones complejas, lo que genera incertidumbre; y desde el punto de vista de los empresarios, que amenaza los secretos comerciales.
Signifikansi Argumentasi Kesejarahan Dalam Memahami Sabda Nabi SAW
Authors: Sugito Mohamad Shofin
Published: December 2024

The article analyses the significancy of historical argumentation in interpreting The Prophet’s sayings. The research uses library research within qualitative-descriptive approach. The study demonstrates the paradigm of integration between Islam and historical science. Islam here means the Prophets’s sayings as a great text belonging to the past, but having biggest influence to the present. So, it is about great outhority and impact, either literally or interpretively. Thus, the text and its horizon of situation become an interesting study of historical science. By examining the integration, the article pays the particular attention to Ali Mustafa Yaqub, Ulama, Lecture on hadith studies, and great Imam of Istiqlal Mosque. Finally, The article argues that the Prophet’s sayings are a sacral artifact relating to holy man in the past, and the historical argumentation is an important approach working to understand and interprate the Prophet’s teachings, either its about worship, morality and social relationship.
 
Artikel ini menganalisis signifikansi argumentasi sejarah dalam menafsirkan sabda Nabi. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kepustakaan dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Kajian tersebut menunjukkan paradigma integrasi antara Islam dan ilmu sejarah. Islam yang dimaksud di sini adalah sabda Nabi sebagai kitab besar milik masa lalu, namun mempunyai pengaruh paling besar hingga saat ini. Jadi, ini tentang kekejaman dan dampak yang besar, baik secara harfiah maupun interpretasi. Dengan demikian, teks dan cakrawala situasinya menjadi kajian ilmu sejarah yang menarik. Dengan mengkaji integrasi tersebut, artikel ini memberikan perhatian khusus kepada Ali Mustafa Yaqub, Ulama, Pengajar kajian hadis, dan Imam Besar Masjid Istiqlal. Terakhir, artikel tersebut berargumen bahwa sabda Nabi merupakan artefak suci yang berkaitan dengan orang suci di masa lalu, dan argumentasi sejarah merupakan pendekatan penting yang berupaya memahami dan menafsirkan ajaran Nabi, baik tentang ibadah, moralitas, dan hubungan sosial.
Resistensi Tradisional
Authors: Yansyah Andri
Published: December 2024

This article observes Haji Jole's contribution to the Bekasi community's resistance against the Allied Forces between 1945 - 1950. This figure's form of resistance was not a military model, using skills and weaponry like the regular army at that time, but rather a model of popular resistance, which relied more on makeshift weapons, in the form of everyday utensils. Nevertheless, Haji Jole had a mastery of martial arts to attack his opponents. This research uses the historical research method by using newspapers published in the relevant year as primary sources. This research found that there was a traditional resistance model launched by the figure of Haji Jole, which supported structural changes in Bekasi society to escape the influence of the Allies.
 
Artikel ini mengobservasi kontribusi Haji Jole dalam perlawanan masyarakat Bekasi menghadapi Pasukan Sekutu antara 1945 – 1950. Bentuk perlawanan tokoh ini bukanlah model militer, yakni dengan menggunakan keterampilan dan persenjataan sebagaimana tentara reguler di masa itu, melainkan adalah model perlawanan rakyat, yang lebih banyak mengandalkan senjata seadanya, berupa perkakas sehari-hari. Kendati demikian, Haji Jole mempunyai penguasaan ilmu bela diri untuk menyerang lawannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian sejarah dengan menjadikan surat kabar terbitan tahun terkait sebagai sumber primernya. Penelitian ini menemukan adanya model resistensi tradisional yang dicanangkan lewan sosok Haji Jole yang mendukung perubahan struktural masyarakat Bekasi agar terlepas dari pengaruh Sekutu.
Manajemen Komitmen Dalam Profesi Mengajar
Authors: Fauziyah Ade Eva , S Suhada
Published: December 2024

Organizations must pay attention to human resource factors in increasing commitment to the organization to fully optimize their competencies. Organizational commitment is a high sacrifice made by employees to the organization and certain beliefs in accepting organizational values. This research aims to present a number of study results regarding strategies for increasing employee performance and loyalty through organizational commitment. Commitment is an attitude that reflects the extent to which an individual knows and is attached to his organization. Some commitments in the teaching profession include care, responsibility and loyalty. Elements of organizational commitment include a strong desire to remain a member of the organization, a willingness to really strive for the interests of the organization and a strong belief in and acceptance of the organization's values ​​and goals. Next is the approach to commitment, namely the ability and willingness to align personal behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization. This includes ways of developing goals or meeting organizational needs that essentially prioritize the organization's mission over personal interests.
 
Organisasi harus memperhatikan faktor sumber daya manusia dalam meningkatkan komitmen terhadap organisasi untuk mengoptimalkan sepenuhnya kompetensi yang dimiliki. Komitmen organisasi merupakan pengorbanan yang tinggi yang dilakukan oleh karyawan kepada organisasi dan keyakinan tertentu dalam penerimaan nilai- nilai organisasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan sejumlah hasil studi tentang strategi peningkatan kinerja dan loyalitas karyawan melalui komitmen organisasi. Komitmen merupakan sikap yang mencerminkan sejauh mana seorang individu mengenal dan terikat pada organisasinya. Beberapa komitmen dalam profesi mengajar meliputi kepedulian, tanggungjawab dan loyalitas. Unsur-unsur komitmen organisasi diantaranya adalah keinginan yang kuat untuk tetap menjadi anggota dalam organisasinya, kerelaan untuk sungguh-sungguh berusaha demi kepentingan organisasi dan keyakinan yang kuat dan menerima nilai dan tujuan organisasi. Selanjutnya adalah pendekatan terhadap komitmen yaitu kemampuan dan kemauan untuk menyelaraskan perilaku pribadi dengan kebutuhan, prioritas dan tujuan organisasi. Hal ini mencakup cara-cara mengembangkan tujuan atau memenuhi kebutuhan organisasi yang intinya mendahulukan misi organisasi dari pada kepentingan pribadi.
Can general circulation models (GCMs) represent cloud liquid water path adjustments to aerosol–cloud interactions?
Authors: Mülmenstädt Johannes , Ackerman Andrew S. , Fridlind Ann M. , Huang Meng , Ma Po-Lun , Mahfouz Naser , Bauer Susanne E. , Burrows Susannah M. , Christensen Matthew W. , Dipu Sudhakar , Gettelman Andrew , Leung L. Ruby , Tornow Florian , Quaas Johannes , Varble Adam C. , Wang Hailong , Zhang Kai , Zheng Youtong
Published: December 2024

Abstract. General circulation models (GCMs), unlike other lines of evidence, indicate that anthropogenic aerosols cause a global-mean increase in cloud liquid water path (ℒ) and thus a negative adjustment to radiative forcing of the climate by aerosol–cloud interactions. In part 1 of this series of papers, we showed that this is true even in models that reproduce the negative correlation observed in present-day internal variability in ℒ and cloud droplet number concentration (Nd). We studied several possible confounding mechanisms that could explain the noncausal cloud–aerosol correlations in GCMs and that possibly contaminate observational estimates of radiative adjustments. Here, we perform single-column and full-atmosphere GCM experiments to investigate the causal model-physics mechanisms underlying the model radiative adjustment estimate. We find that both aerosol–cloud interaction mechanisms thought to be operating in real clouds – precipitation suppression and entrainment evaporation enhancement – are active in GCMs and behave qualitatively in agreement with physical process understanding. However, the modeled entrainment enhancement has a negligible global-mean effect. This raises the question of whether the GCM estimate is incorrect due to parametric or base-state representation errors or whether the process understanding gleaned from a limited set of canonical cloud cases is insufficiently representative of the diversity of clouds in the real climate. Regardless, even at limited resolution, the GCM physics appears able to parameterize the small-scale microphysics–turbulence interplay responsible for the entrainment enhancement mechanism. We suggest ways to resolve tension between current and future (storm-resolving) global modeling systems and other lines of evidence in synthesis climate projections.
Effect of the 2022 summer drought across forest types in Europe
Authors: Gharun Mana , Shekhar Ankit , Xiao Jingfeng , Li Xing , Buchmann Nina
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Forests in Europe experienced record-breaking dry conditions during the summer of 2022. The direction in which various forest types respond to climate extremes during their growing season is contingent upon an array of internal and external factors. These factors include the extent and severity of the extreme conditions and the tree ecophysiological characteristics adapted to environmental cues, which exhibit significant regional variations. In this study, we aimed to (1) quantify the extent and severity of the extreme soil and atmospheric dryness in 2022 in comparison to the two most extreme years in the past (2003 and 2018), (2) quantify the response of different forest types to atmospheric and soil dryness in terms of canopy browning and photosynthesis, and (3) relate the functional characteristics of the forests to the emerging responses observed remotely at the canopy level. For this purpose, we used spatial meteorological datasets between 2000 and 2022 to identify conditions with extreme soil and atmospheric dryness. We used the near-infrared reflectance of vegetation (NIRv), derived from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), and the global OCO-2 solar-induced fluorescence (GOSIF) as an observational proxy for ecosystem gross productivity to quantify the response of forests at the canopy level. In summer 2022, southern regions of Europe experienced exceptionally pronounced atmospheric and soil dryness. These extreme conditions resulted in a 30 % more widespread decline in GOSIF across forests compared to the drought of 2018 and 60 % more widespread decline compared to the drought of 2003. Although the atmospheric and soil drought scores were more extensive and severe (indicated by a larger observed maximum z score) in 2018 compared to 2022, the negative impact on forests, as indicated by declined GOSIF, was significantly larger in 2022. Different forest types were affected to varying degrees by the extreme conditions in 2022. Deciduous broadleaf forests were the most negatively impacted due to the extent and severity of the drought within their distribution range. In contrast, areas dominated by evergreen needleleaf forest (ENF) in northern Europe experienced a positive soil moisture (SM) anomaly and minimal negative vapour pressure deficit (VPD) in 2022. These conditions led to enhanced canopy greening and stronger solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) signals, benefiting from the warming. The higher degree of canopy damage in 2022, despite less extreme conditions, highlights the evident vulnerability of European forests to future droughts.
Evaluation of global fire simulations in CMIP6 Earth system models
Authors: Li Fang , Song Xiang , Harrison Sandy P. , Marlon Jennifer R. , Lin Zhongda , Leung L. Ruby , Schwinger Jörg , Marécal Virginie , Wang Shiyu , Ward Daniel S. , Dong Xiao , Lee Hanna , Nieradzik Lars , Rabin Sam S. , Séférian Roland
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Fire is the primary form of terrestrial ecosystem disturbance on a global scale and an important Earth system process. Most Earth system models (ESMs) have incorporated fire modeling, with 19 of them submitting model outputs of fire-related variables to the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6). This study provides the first comprehensive evaluation of CMIP6 historical fire simulations by comparing them with multiple satellite-based products and charcoal-based historical reconstructions. Our results show that most CMIP6 models simulate the present-day global burned area and fire carbon emissions within the range of satellite-based products. They also capture the major features of observed spatial patterns and seasonal cycles, the relationship of fires with precipitation and population density, and the influence of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on the interannual variability of tropical fires. Regional fire carbon emissions simulated by the CMIP6 models from 1850 to 2010 generally align with the charcoal-based reconstructions, although there are regional mismatches, such as in southern South America and eastern temperate North America prior to the 1910s and in temperate North America, eastern boreal North America, Europe, and boreal Asia since the 1980s. The CMIP6 simulations have addressed three critical issues identified in CMIP5: (1) the simulated global burned area being less than half of that of the observations, (2) the failure to reproduce the high burned area fraction observed in Africa, and (3) the weak fire seasonal variability. Furthermore, the CMIP6 models exhibit improved accuracy in capturing the observed relationship between fires and both climatic and socioeconomic drivers and better align with the historical long-term trends indicated by charcoal-based reconstructions in most regions worldwide. However, the CMIP6 models still fail to reproduce the decline in global burned area and fire carbon emissions observed over the past 2 decades, mainly attributed to an underestimation of anthropogenic fire suppression, and the spring peak in fires in the Northern Hemisphere mid-latitudes, mainly due to an underestimation of crop fires. In addition, the model underestimates the fire sensitivity to wet–dry conditions, indicating the need to improve fuel wetness estimation. Based on these findings, we present specific guidance for fire scheme development and suggest a post-processing methodology for using CMIP6 multi-model outputs to generate reliable fire projection products.
Assimilation of snow water equivalent from AMSR2 and IMS satellite data utilizing the local ensemble transform Kalman filter
Authors: Lee Joonlee , Lee Myong-In , Tak Sunlae , Seo Eunkyo , Lee Yong-Keun
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Snow water equivalent (SWE), as one of the land initial or boundary conditions, plays a crucial role in global or regional energy and water balance, thereby exerting a considerable impact on seasonal and subseasonal-scale predictions owing to its enduring persistence over 1 to 2 months. Despite its importance, most SWE initialization remains challenging due to its reliance on simple approaches based on spatially limited observations. Therefore, this study developed an advanced SWE data assimilation framework with satellite remote sensing data utilizing the local ensemble transform Kalman filter (LETKF) and the Joint UK Land Environment Simulator (JULES) land model. This approach constitutes an objective method that optimally combines two previously unattempted incomplete data sources: the satellite SWE retrieval from the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2) and dynamically balanced SWE from the JULES land surface model. In this framework, an algorithm is additionally considered to determine the assimilation process based on the presence or absence of snow cover from the Interactive Multisensor Snow and Ice Mapping System (IMS) satellite, renowned for its superior reliability. The baseline model simulation from JULES without satellite data assimilation shows better performance in high-latitude regions with heavy snow accumulation but is relatively inferior in the transition regions with less snow and high spatial and temporal variation. Contrastingly, the AMSR2 satellite data exhibit better performance in the transition regions but poorer performance in the high latitudes, presumably due to the limitation of the satellite data in the penetrating depth. The data assimilation (DA) demonstrates the positive impacts by reducing uncertainty in the JULES model simulations in most areas, particularly in the midlatitude transition regions. In the transition regions, the model background errors from the ensemble runs are significantly larger than the observation errors, emphasizing great uncertainty in the model simulations. The results of this study highlight the beneficial impact of data assimilation by effectively combining land surface model and satellite-derived data according to their relative uncertainty, thereby controlling not only transitional regions but also the regions with heavy snow accumulation that are difficult to detect by satellite.
Combining crosshole and reflection borehole ground-penetrating radar (GPR) for imaging controlled freezing in shallow aquifers
Authors: Jung Peter , Hornbruch Götz , Dahmke Andreas , Dietrich Peter , Werban Ulrike
Published: December 2024

Abstract. During test operation of a geological latent heat storage system as a potential option in the context of heat supply for heating and cooling demand, part of a shallow Quaternary glacial aquifer was frozen at the TestUM test site. In order to evaluate the current thermal state in the subsurface, the dimension of the frozen volume has to be known. As the target is too deep for high-resolution imaging from the surface, the use of borehole ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is being investigated. For imaging and monitoring of a vertical freeze–thaw boundary, crosshole zero-offset and reflection borehole GPR measurements are applied. The freezing can be imaged in the zero-offset profiles (ZOPs), but the determination of ice body size is ambiguous because of the lack of velocity information in the frozen sediment. Reflection borehole GPR measurements are able to accurately image the position of the freezing boundary through repeated measurements of ±0.1 m, relying on the velocity information from ZOPs. We have found that the complementary use of ZOPs and reflection measurements provides a fast and simple method to image freezing in geological latent heat storage systems. The presence of superimposed reflections from other observation wells and the low signal-to-noise ratio are problematic. The use in multiple observation wells allows an estimation of ice body size. A velocity model derived from multiple ZOPs enabled us to extrapolate geological information from direct-push-based logging and sediment cores to a refined subsurface model.
Effect of Different Admixtures on Mechanical Properties of Concrete Paving Block: A Comparative Study
Authors: Asif Hossain  , Md. Akhter Hossain
Published: December 2024

Ever since their introduction nearly a century ago, concrete paving blocks have become increasingly common. They evolved into an alternative to burned clay brick and natural stone. Concrete paving blocks are used to lay down areas for vehicles and pedestrians as well. Durability is one of the most crucial elements in the production of high-quality concrete paving blocks. The aim of this study is to optimize the mechanical properties of concrete paving block units by experimenting with different admixtures. Compressive strength, water absorption, oven dry density, and drying shrinkage are among the attributes that were evaluated. The cost of production was also contrasted with and without the use of an admixture to achieve a comparable compressive strength. The results showed that admixtures could be used to produce high early strength units, and this was considered to be an economical factor in the production of concrete paving block units. At all ages, the use of admixtures increased these units' compressive strength by 30–40%. Although they did slightly increase density, additives also decreased the absorption and drying shrinkage of concrete paving block units.
The State of AI in Australian Human Resources
Authors: Williams Penny , Kummer Tyge , Maskor Mazlan , Kennon Catherine
Published: December 2024

Alongside work of all forms, the human resources profession is undergoing a transformation fuelled by rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and the automation of HR and Management processes. This report presents findings from research undertaken as a collaboration between Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), to understand how these transformations are shaping the experiences of HR professionals in Australia, including their concerns and perspectives on the use of Generative AI in the workplace.
Coverage of VOX in Spanish media: Spain’s far-right between mainstreaming and pariahing
Authors: Rodríguez Hidalgo Gustavo Miguel , Fotopoulos Stergios , De Cleen Benjamin
Published: December 2024

la ausencia de un partido populista de derecha radical, pero la irrupción de VOX ha significado la aparición de un contendiente de extrema derecha con éxito electoral. Desde el ascenso del partido, han surgido preocupaciones sobre su influencia y normalización, como se evidencia en su participación en gobiernos locales y regionales, así como en el tratamiento que recibe en los medios de comunicación. Este artículo analiza si la cobertura mediática de VOX contribuye a su normalización (mainstreaming) o exclusión (pariahing). Analizando tres periódicos españoles con diferentes orientaciones ideológicas –El País, de centroizquierda; el El Mundo, de centroderecha; y el conservador ABC– durante tres momentos clave para el partido, el artículo explora primero dimensiones descriptivas clave, como el número de artículos sobre VOX en cada periódico, las fuentes utilizadas y la posición de VOX dentro de las noticias. En segundo lugar, se profundiza en cómo los medios etiquetan al partido y lo que esto implica en términos de mainstreaming o pariahing. En conjunto, el análisis muestra que existen diferencias significativas en la forma en que los distintos medios españoles cubren al partido, determinadas por la afinidad ideológica de los periódicos. La normalización de VOX es más pronunciada cuanto más a la derecha se sitúa el medio en el espectro político.
Fact-checking colaborativo: análisis de seis iniciativas contra la desinformación en campaña electoral en Europa y América Latina
Authors: Palau-Sampio Dolors
Published: December 2024

La colaboración entre redacciones en proyectos de investigación periodística o de verificación de datos ha cobrado fuerza en los últimos años. Periodistas de todo el mundo han sumado esfuerzos para combatir la desinformación, especialmente en campañas electorales. Este artículo analiza seis proyectos colaborativos de monitoreo en procesos electorales en Europa (Francia, España y Unión Europea) y América Latina (Brasil, México y Uruguay), que muestran la preocupación de periodistas e instituciones de la sociedad civil por combatir la desinformación. A partir de una metodología cuantitativa y cualitativa, el estudio da respuesta a cuatro cuestiones: la composición de las redes de colaboración, metodologías y modelos de verificación; el volumen de trabajo y contenidos publicados; los protagonistas de las verificaciones y la atención a las declaraciones de candidatos y políticos; y los resultados de las verificaciones y diferencia en función de los protagonistas y consorcios analizados en cada región. Los resultados evidencian el peso de la desinformación en campaña: cuatro de cada cinco verificaciones detectaron contenido falso o engañoso. También revelan la identificación de un porcentaje global de contenidos desinformativos mayor en Europa (86,3 %) que en Latinoamérica (75,5 %). Las conclusiones sugieren que existen diferencias entre los consorcios que trascienden las regiones y apuntan a la influencia en el fact-checking de las culturas profesionales de cada país. Asimismo, la comparación entre proyectos colaborativos evidencia la diversidad de modelos, metodologías y formatos, lo que suscita la importancia de estudios comparativos para evaluar el tipo de colaboración implementada y la viabilidad..
Activismos infantiles en América del Sur: participación laboral, participación política y organización
Authors: Voltarelli Monique Aparecida , Sepúlveda-Kattan Natalia
Published: December 2024

Este artículo es resultado de la discusión de dos investigaciones desarrolladas en América del Sur, que se focalizan en comprender la participación laboral y política de los niños y niñas en diversos contextos de la región. Con el objetivo de traer visibilidad al activismo infantil en el continente, el texto aborda la participación infantil en movimientos sociales como el “Sem Terrinha”, comprendido como un proyecto iniciado por adultos que incorpora la participación e involucramiento de los niños en la lucha del Movimiento Sin Tierra (MST); y el protagonismo de la niñez trabajadora en Bolivia, que convoca a los adultos a participar de sus iniciativas para garantizar sus derechos. Así, con discusiones acerca de protagonismo infantil, educación popular y activismo infantil en América del Sur, el artículo busca visibilizar la acción de los niños, niñas y adolescentes y repensar posturas adultistas que discriminan a los niños y niñas por su edad, impidiéndoles vivir sus infancias de manera digna. En ese sentido, el concepto de childism se hace fundamental para esa discusión, una vez que se propone empoderar las experiencias vividas por los niños y niñas del hemisferio sur, demostrando sus esfuerzos en diversos contextos sociales y geográficos, en búsqueda de sociedades más justas.
Childism and the Politics of Social Empowerment
Authors: Wall John Wall
Published: December 2024

The argument made here is that childism advances a new critical theory for understanding what is involved in social empowerment. Like feminism, decolonialism, and other critical perspectives, its aim is to reimagine human relations not just for one particular group but for all as members of shared social systems. Childism is first examined as a response to the normative problem of historical adultism or patriarchy, the empowerment of adulthood by disempowering childhood. Then it is formulated as a critical theory of its own based on new conceptions of the political subject, public expression, and political empowerment (or, respectively, the ontological, epistemological, and political dimensions of social life). These are illustrated in relation to questions of voting rights, climate activism, free speech, and work. The result is a theory of social empowerment that calls for the active inclusion of all persons in systems of power specifically in their deeply interdependent lived experiences of difference.
Advancing Children’s Rights through Law and Policy: Experiences from Brazil, Scotland, and South Africa
Authors: Blanchet-Cohen Natasha , Doel-Mackaway Holly , Cooper Amy , Jamieson Lucy , Rizzini Irene , Blackwood Rona
Published: December 2024

This article presents experiences of advancing children’s participation in law and policy in Brazil, Scotland and South Africa. It is based on a conversation that took place in a webinar hosted by the Policy Working Group of the International and Canadian Child Rights Partnership. Using duoethnography, we delve into three issues: (1) ways children participate in the development of child-related laws and policies; (2) the leverage points for navigating across well-entrenched power dynamics; and (3) reflections for progressing the children's rights project forward. The discussion indicates that structures and mechanisms, such as children’s parliaments and youth councils, support children’s participation in the development of law and policy. However, the lasting impact of children's participation is contingent on relational opportunities and the broader socio-political landscape. Part of undoing the legacy of children’s exclusion from the political realms involves disrupting conventional notions of intergenerational spaces by creative opportunities for better listening between children and decision-makers. Transforming the culture and process of decision-making for child rights also entails strategic advocacy with families, communities, various interest groups and civil society.
Humic Acid and Anti-Salt fertilizer Affecting Vegetative Growth and Yield Parameters of Strawberry Var Robby G.
Authors: Jaber Ayad
Published: December 2024

The study was implemented in the nursery of Al-Najaf Agriculture Directorate for the
period from (12/1/2022) to (4/1/2023). The experiment aimed to study the effect of some
chemical indicators of strawberry (Ruby GIM) seedlings under the influence of two factors.
The first factor was adding (Anti-Salt) fertilizer at the rate of (0, 2.5, and 5) ml.L-1 and
organic fertilizer. The other factor was the application of liquid humic acid at the rate of (0,
5, and 10) ml.l-1. The study layout was a factorial experiment utilizing a completely
randomized block design.
Genstat, a statistical analysis program, was used for data analysis. Duncan's multiple range
test was utilized to compare the means of the trial at a probability level of 0.05.
Humic acid at the rate of 5 ml.l-1 had a significant effect on some vegetative growth
indicators of the strawberry plant. It increased the characteristics of plant height, number
of leaves, number of fruits, and fruit weight which recorded 1.908 cm, 19.45 leaves. plant-1,
16.90 fruit. plant-1, 42.07g. plant-1 respectively.
Adding organic anti-salt fertilizer at the concentration of 5 ml.L-1 increased the following
characteristics of plant height, number of leaves, number of fruits, and weight of fruits
which scored 1.681 cm, 18.92 leaves.plant-1, 15.52 fruits.plant-1, 37.20 g.plant-1.
Influence of Alcoholic Garlic Extract on Wound Healing of Male New Zealand White Rabbits Full Thickness cutaneous Injuries
Authors: khinfor Anhar
Published: December 2024

Garlic can be used to effectively heal wounds due to its high levels of antioxidants and
antimicrobials. This study examined the effects of garlic extract on rabbit models of wound
healing. using fresh garlic, extract was produced. The experiment involved sixteen adult male New
Zealand white rabbits, weighing between 1±0 and 300 kg, and ranging in age from 9 to 12 weeks.
The animals were split up into two major groups at random, with eight animals in each group.
Group (A) the skin wounds were excluded from treatment as the control group. In Group (B), the
wound was treated by application of 15% garlic extract for only 2 times per day at first 7
consecutive days immediately post wounding . Macroscopic results have shown significant
decrease of the wound size (P ≤ 0.05) after 7 and 14 days, in comparison with the control group in
the treated groups .The epithelization period in treated groups were seen at (7) days which was
shorter than that of control group (10) days, and the control group have reveald less contraction( P
≤ 0.05) than that of other treatment groups. microscopic examinations results of group A (control)
at 7th days PW. appeared infection, congestion, delayed re-epithelization of the wound, severe
inflammatory cell infiltration , while at 14th days PW. ,there were abscessation with thick crust,
cracked and splintered scab , severe hemorrhage beneath the epidermis, thick and coarse collagen
fibers, a little quantity of partial stratum basal hyperplasia and granulation tissue. At With 14 days
PW.There were thin crust above the wound which appeard partially detached from epidermis,
profuse granulation tissue , complete and thin epidermal layer, marked stratum basal hyperplasia ,
meeting of wound edges with absence of hemorrhage beneath the epidersmis , formation of new
and small haire follicles, the epidermis and thin, regular layer of collagen are covered in neither a
crust nor a fully keratinized layer fibers start to develop.
Response of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L. cv Shumoos) to foliar spray of ethephon and plant densities
Authors: Abbas Mohammed
Published: December 2024

A field experiment was carried out during the spring season of 2023 in Al-Muthanna
Governorate, located at longitude 31.586 and latitude 45.131, to determine the study
of different plant densities and ethephon spraying with their interaction on the yield
and size of sunflower seeds (Shamus variety). The experiment was implemented using
a randomized complete block design (R.C.B.D) according to a split plot design and
with three replications. The main plots included four levels of ethephon (0, 600, 1200,
and 1800) ppm, which has the symbols E0, E1, E2 and E3 respectively. The Sub Plot
included four planting distances (20, 30, 40, and 50) cm among plants, which were
symbolized as D1, D2, D3, and D4, respectively. The results showed a significant
effect among plant densities among plants, the low density D4 was the highest mean
in seeds number per disk (1632.26 seeds disk-1), the individual yield (131.30 tons ha
1
), 1000 seeds weight (79.10 gm), and seed length (16.64 mm). The levels of ethephon
differed significantly in different traits, The E3 level gave the highest mean for the
individual yield (102.04 tons ha-1) and 1000 seeds weight (68.48 grams), while E1
level gave the lowest mean for the individual yield (93.67 tons ha-1), and 1000 seeds
weight (61.49 gm), while there was no significant effect of the interaction between the
two study factors for all traits.
Everyday life reflected in the Ukrainian SSR railway press during the Holodomor (1932-1933)
Authors:   Department of History of Ukraine, Faculty of History and Law, Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University, Nizhyn, Ukraine, Soproniuk Tetiana
Published: December 2024

In this article, the author studied how the local printed media of the South-Western Railways (Ukrainian SSR) reacted to the Holodomor – the artificial famine of 1932–1933. While Soviet newspapers were primarily viewed as instruments for disseminating state-approved narratives, this study argues that the local railway press serves as a valuable but often overlooked source for understanding the multifaceted realities of Soviet society during this tumultuous period.
Examining the editorial mechanisms of the railway press, the article discusses the involvement of workers and farmers as correspondents. The use of „robsilkors” (workers’ and farmers’ correspondents) in reporting everyday issues and problems within the railway system highlights a dynamic interaction between the press, its readership, and the authorities. The press functioned as an information conduit to party units and law enforcement, emphasizing the so-called „self-criticism campaigns” and denunciations.
Under totalitarian censorship and government control, the newspapers did not openly write about starvation and mass mortality. The press, however, inadvertently provided glimpses into the harsh realities of everyday life, especially in local publications where censorship was comparatively weaker. They unveiled details showcasing the impact of food shortages, malnutrition, and unsanitary conditions. While workers had access to canteens and a food supply system, theft and misappropriation were survival strategies. The press documented cases of intentional damage to grain cargoes and corruption in the food stamps system. Despite receiving state-provided goods, workers faced challenges with the quality of provisions and sanitary conditions in canteens.
Moreover, along with covering the famine, the press actively disseminated propaganda aimed at reinforcing the divide between the working class and farmers. This contrast was evident, yet many railway workers experienced life similar to farmers, owning land and resisting state-imposed agricultural policies. The newspapers called on the railway employees to participate in the so-called „mass campaigns” in the villages, which sometimes appeared to be confiscating food from the farmers' houses. Refusal to join these campaigns could lead to the denunciation on the newspapers pages.
In conclusion, this research offers a comprehensive understanding of the Soviet railway press during the Holodomor years, revealing its dual nature as a propagandistic tool and a subtle source of authentic information. By dissecting the content and contextualizing the narratives within the socio-political landscape, the study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the complexities of Soviet society during a period of historical upheaval.
Browsing among books on the History of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Hungarian language
Authors:   University of Miskolc, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Institute of Applied Social Sciences, Hungary, Udvarvölgyi Zsolt András
Published: December 2024

Browsing among books on the History of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Hungarian language // Pretraživanje knjiga o historiji Bosne i Hercegovine na mađarskom jeziku
Aktivnosti Centra za istraživanje moderne i savremene historije Tuzla u 2023. godini
Authors:   Center for Research of Modern and Contemporary History Tuzla, Jajčević Jasmin
Published: December 2024

Aktivnosti Centra za istraživanje moderne i savremene historije Tuzla u 2023. godini // Activities of Center for Research of Modern and Contemporary History Tuzla in 2023
BLADDER CANCER DIAGNOSTICS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE HIGH-TECH SPECIALIZED OUTPATIENT MEDICAL AID
Authors: GEVORKYaN A. , SARKISYaN A. , MOLODCOV M. , ALEKSANDROV E. , MUSLIMOV Sh.
Published: December 2024

The paper is devoted to improvement of bladder cancer diagnostics quality in an outpatient setting by means of using the high-tech equipment – multiparametric magnetic resonant tomography as well as studying correlation between the depth of invasion and tumor size in patients first applied to the outpatient facilities and after surgical treatment.