bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Femicidios no íntimos en Argentina: Aportes para su caracterización
Authors: Heim Daniela , DEBANDI NATALIA , ZYSMAN DIEGO
Published: June 2023

Esta contribución exhibe los resultados de una línea de investigación cuali-cuantitava sobre femicidios y, especialmente, femicidios no íntimos en Argentina, delimitada entre los años 2012 y 2020.  A lo largo del estudio se expone la insuficiente atención a estos últimos y las dificultades presentes en el trabajo con fuentes y registros diversos, casi todos muy recientes, así como las consideraciones metodológicas adoptadas para llevarlo a cabo adecuadamente. Se presentan  cuadros y gráficos con variables y precisiones cuantitativas más depuradas, a partir del cruce de datos y registros; se repasan las principales definiciones, caracterizaciones y categorías utilizadas en los protocolos y estudios sobre femicidios y se proponen nuevas, que permitirán una mayor precisión y discusión en investigaciones futuras y una más clara incidencia en las políticas públicas y prácticas destinadas a su prevención.
Recorrido por las políticas educativas sobre perspectiva de género en Puerto Rico ante la cruzada transnacional anti-género
Authors: Martinez Ramos Loida
Published: June 2023

Este capítulo aborda las políticas educativas sobre género en Puerto Rico, su trasfondo, desarrollo y las luchas discursivas que han suscitado, en especial las que emanan de la cruzada mundial anti-género desatada por fundamentalistas religiosos y otros sectores conservadores, lo que ha minado la cultura política tanto nacional como regional. Contextualizo esta discusión en los instrumentos aprobados por la ONU fundamentados en los derechos humanos de las mujeres y de la población LGBTQIA. Conecto con las tendencias de políticas neoliberales, nacionales y transnacionales, que han tenido el efecto de vulnerar aún más a poblaciones marginadas y a reducir el ámbito de la democracia. Especial mención tiene la imposición de la Ley PROMESA por parte del Congreso de E.E.U.U. que crea la Junta de Supervisión Fiscal para atender la deuda impagable del gobierno de PR cuyas medidas impactan a las mujeres y a otros grupos vulnerados. En tanto los feminismos se posicionan como actor principal de los reclamos en favor de políticas educativas sobre género, culmino con un discurso de esperanza y de posibilidad, una propuesta de articulación de iniciativas transnacionales que adelanten agendas en favor de políticas educativas sobre género que amplíen el ámbito de la democracia.
A new highly apomorphic species of Bujurquina (Teleostei: Cichlidae) from a reverse flowing river in the Peruvian Amazon, with a key to the species in the genus
Authors: Říčan Oldřich , Říčanová Štěpánka
Published: June 2023

Bujurquina is the most widely distributed and species-rich genus of cichlids in the western Amazon of South America. In this study we describe a new species from Peru from a hypothesized reverse flowing river system. Prior to the origin of the modern Amazon River at 4.5 Ma, this river system had its headwaters on the Iquitos arch, one of several main structural arches (swells) in the Amazon. Prior to the origin of the modern Amazon these arches formed topographic barriers of drainage basins in lowland Amazonia. For our analyses we use morphological and molecular data, analyzed through multivariate statistics and molecular phylogenies, respectivelly. For all valid species in the genus (except B. cordemadi and B. pardus) we additionally for the first time provide photographs of live specimens. Based on DNA phylogeny and coloration patterns we demonstrate that Bujurquina is divided into two main clades and based on this we provide a dichotomous key for all the species.
Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Intervention to Reduce Perineal Pain In Postpartum Women
Authors: Khusniyati Etik , Heni Purwati  , Elies Meilinawati SB
Published: May 2023

The morbidity and mortality rates for pregnant, postpartum and postpartum women are still a big problem. One of the factors of this morbidity rate is postpartum pain caused by perineal tears. Pain management has two methods, namely pharmacological and non-pharmacological. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in reducing perineal wound pain in postpartum mothers. The method used in this paper is a literature review. The preparation of the literature review was carried out by searching articles from the Google Scholar and Pubmed databases. The keywords used included non-pharmacological, perineal pain OR reducing perineal pain, and postpartum. The inclusion criteria in this literature search were articles from 2018-2023, articles in Indonesian, articles in English, free full-text articles, original articles and articles on non-pharmacological therapy to reduce perineal wound pain in postpartum mothers. The results of the study, it was obtained the results of several non-pharmacological interventions that were effective in reducing perineal wound pain, namely Papaya Leaf Decoction, Red Ginger, Cinnamon Extract, Aromatherapy (Chamomile Aromatherapy, Lavender Aromatherapy, Lemon Aromatherapy), Sitz Bath Therapy, Compress Ice Gel and Acuyoga Postpartum.  Based on the findings of the literature, this non-pharmacological intervention in postpartum mothers has proven effective to be applied in practice and is recommended for health workers.
Cuban entrepreneurship with the faces of black women
Authors: Abad-Fis Susel , Rodríguez-Sintes Lilian Patricia
Published: June 2023

In this article, the authors analyze how women's entrepreneurship constitutes a horizon for women's economic autonomy. The objective is to reveal the experiences of three black women as entrepreneurs; however, the main obstacles to women's insertion in the economic sphere are discussed. Thus, in order to carry out this work, methods such as the analysis and assessment of specialized literature, interviews and personal communications are used, which justify the need to study this topic, since patriarchy, male chauvinism and racism are presented as strong barriers to the incorporation of black women into the business world. The promotion of support networks among women entrepreneurs, and institutional and civil society support are important to their full economic development.

Keywords:

Entrepreneurship, black women, race, gender.

 

RESUMEN

En el presente artículo las autoras analizan como los emprendimientos femeninos constituyen un horizonte para la autonomía económica de las mujeres. El objetivo es revelar las experiencias de tres mujeres negras como emprendedoras; sin embargo, se plantea cuáles son los principales obstáculos para la inserción femenina en el ámbito económico. De manera, que para la realización de este trabajo se utilizan métodos como el análisis y crítica de literatura especializada, la entrevista, comunicaciones personales, los que justifican la necesidad de estudiar este tema, pues el patriarcado, el machismo y el racismo se presentan como fuertes barreras para la incorporación de las mujeres negras al mundo empresarial. El fomento de redes de ayuda entre las mujeres emprendedoras, y el apoyo institucional y de la sociedad civil son claves para su pleno desenvolvimiento económico.

Palabras clave:

Emprendimiento, mujeres negras, raza, género.
Potential of Anthelmintic Herbal Drugs against Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Farm Animals: A Review
Authors: Sadr Soheil , Ahmadi Simab Pouria , Kasaei Melika , Gholipour Landi Mahdieh , Borji Hassan , Adhami Ghazaleh
Published: June 2023

Gastrointestinal (GI) nematode infections are one of the most prevalent and significant problems in livestock worldwide. This study aimed to review the potential of anthelmintic herbal drugs against gastrointestinal nematodes in farm animals. Anthelmintic drugs are the most common method of controlling GI nematodes since they are simple, cheap, and provide therapeutic and prophylactic protection. However, the problem has become complicated due to the emergence of resistance to anthelmintic drugs because anthelmintic drugs are used indiscriminately to treat parasitic diseases. Anthelmintic resistance in GI nematodes of ruminants is a global problem. Many domestic animals possess multi-class resistance to all classes of anthelmintics. Synthetic anthelmintics could be unsafe as they can cause side effects and toxicity. Therefore, plants are used to develop and discover novel substances acting as anthelmintics. Herbal drugs have become increasingly popular because of their fewer side effects in recent years. Consequently, the demand for herbal formulations of anthelmintic drugs is increasing. The development of instrumental analysis accelerates the preparation of phytochemical constituents and their standardization, and this field is becoming critical for research.
Comparison of Three Different Glucose-lowering Drugs on Serum Levels of Glucose and Pancreas Histopathology in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
Authors: Sadeghi Alireza , Shabestari Asl Ali , Babazadeh Daryoush , Ahmadi Simab Pouria
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder resulting from a defect in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of three different blood glucose-lowering drugs in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.  

Materials and methods: A total of 60 male Wistar rats (220–250 g and 2-3 months of age) were selected for the current study, and they then were divided into five equal groups. Group 1 included healthy control rats receiving standard diet, group 2 involved diabetic rats receiving standard diet plus acarbose (25mg/kg/day) via gastric feeding tube daily for 8 weeks, group 3 embraced diabetic rats receiving standard diet plus pioglitazone (1 mg/kg/day) via gastric feeding tube daily for 4 weeks, and group 4 received of diabetic rats receiving standard diet plus repaglinide (10 mg/kg/day) via gastric feeding tube daily for 4 weeks. Diabetes was induced by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin at a dosage of 65 mg/kg body weight. At the end of the study, the samples were taken for histopathological investigation of pancreas and serum glucose levels. The mean diameter of pancreatic islets and the percentage of beta and alpha cells were calculated in all groups.

Results: The fasting blood glucose in three treated and normal control rats was significantly less than the diabetic control group. One hour after treatment the blood glucose level reduced significantly in three treated and normal control rats compared to the diabetic control group. On day 7, the percentage of alpha cells in the pioglitazone and acarbose groups increased significantly, compared to the diabetic control group. On day 28, the percentage of beta cells in the treated groups increased significantly, compared to normal and diabetic control groups. Moreover, the mean of islet diameter in the treated groups increased significantly, compared to the normal and diabetic control groups. The percentage of alpha cells in the repaglinide group significantly reduced on day 28, compared to the diabetic control group.

Conclusion: Among the administrated drugs, pioglitazone had the most positive effects on controlling blood glucose, increasing beta cells as well as improving the diameter of pancreatic islets.
Current Epidemiologic Status and Public Health Importance of Listeriosis: A Review
Authors: Zakir Sadik , Abdo Sufian , Bushra Mustafa Mohammed Bushra , Hussein Johar Aliye
Published: June 2023

Listeriosis is a bacterial disease caused by different listeria species, among which Listeria monocytogenes are the most pathogenic species of ruminant animals and humans. This paper aimed to review current updates on the epidemiology and public health significance of listeriosis. The disease is an acute central nervous system infection, with associated abortions occurring in pregnant cattle. Reservoirs of infection are the soil and the intestinal tracts of asymptomatic animals, including wild and feral mammals, birds, and fish. Listeria, like other infections, occurs through ingestion as well as inhalation or direct contact and venereal transmission. In animals, listeriosis typically occurs after the consumption of contaminated silage or other feed sources. Consequently, contaminated food sources, such as raw meat and fish, unpasteurized dairy products, and uncooked vegetables, are good sources of infection in humans. The major clinical forms of listeriosis in cattle are encephalitis, abortion, Mastitis, iritis, The major clinical forms of listeriosis in cattle are encephalitis, abortion, mastitis, ophthalmitis, and keratoconjunctivitis ophthalmitis, iritis and keratoconjunctivitis. The disease can be tentatively diagnosed based on clinical symptoms, and its confirmation is achieved through serological tests and blood culture. Listeriosis shares similar clinical signs with other diseases, such as rabies, Coenurosis, and Scrapie. Response to antibiotic therapy may be poor in neural listeriosis. Prolonged high doses of ampicillin or amoxicillin combined with aminoglycosides may effectively prevent listeriosis in animals. Generally, disease prevention heavily depends on the protection of animal feed and vaccination. Moreover, humans are recommended to avoid eating and drinking uncooked meat and unpasteurized milk products.
Management of Staphylococcus aureus Health Risk Factors in Algeria
Authors: Wafa Ilhem Yahiaoui , Touhami Nadjet-Amina Khelifi , Hichem Dahmani , Nassim Ouchene , Faiza Mebkhout , Lynda Abdellaoui
Published: June 2023

One Health is defined as the collaborative effort of multiple health science professions and their related disciplines and institutions to attain optimal health for people, domestic animals, wildlife, plants, and the environment. This study aimed to present different strategies of Algerian Veterinary Services to manage Staphylococcusaureus (S. aureus) health risk factors. Staphylococcus aureus is an animal and human opportunistic bacterium that causes a wide range of severe diseases. Its danger lies in its potential for transmission from animals to humans and conversely. This zoonotic potential is now well recognized, with the consideration that contact with animals is one of the most important factors influencing colonization and infection in human populations. Given the importance and interdependence of human and animal health linked to S. aureus health risk factors, it is logical to take a One Health approach when addressing this problem. It can be concluded some measures are necessary for the management of S. aureus in food hygiene. These may include launching a control and monitoring plan for residues in food of animal origin and animal feed, as well as a PASCRA plan for the detection of contaminants, such as antibiotic residues, or monitoring of contamination levels in live animals and food products of animal origin at different stages of the production chain.
Không gian tri nhận của động từ tri giác tiếng Việt
Authors: Nguyễn Hoàng Phương
Published: June 2023

Trong bài viết này, chúng tôi nghiên cứu các yếu tố không gian tri nhận của động từ tri giác tiếng Việt và tiếng Anh dựa trên ngữ liệu là 3.946 câu đã khảo sát có chứa động từ tri giác trong hai bộ tác phẩm song ngữ Anh - Việt, Việt - Anh: Những cuộc phiêu lưu của Sherlock Holmes và Tình yêu sau chiến tranh. Qua nghiên cứu, chúng tôi đã ghi nhận được các yếu tố chi phối không gian tri nhận của động từ tri giác gồm có các yếu tố bên trong và bên ngoài. Dựa trên những đặc điểm tri nhận rút ra từ nghiên cứu này, chúng ta có thể giải thích được nhiều vấn đề ngôn ngữ như ẩn dụ, hoán dụ, ý niệm hóa, cách thức ngôn ngữ được hình thành trong tâm thức chúng ta và được hiểu giữa người nghe và người nói, cách chúng ta tạo ra và tri nhận ngôn ngữ,...
Nhận diện văn hóa, văn học Nam Bộ trong nghiên cứu của Ca Văn Thỉnh
Authors: Lê Sỹ Đồng
Published: June 2023

Từ trước đến nay, việc nhận diện văn hóa, văn học của một vùng miền được tiếp cận ở nhiều phương cách khác nhau. Mỗi phương cách cho người đọc có một cách nhìn khác nhau về văn hóa, văn học của mỗi vùng. Trong bài viết này, chúng tôi dựa vào những nghiên cứu của Ca Văn Thỉnh để nhận diện văn hóa, văn học Nam Bộ với các khía cạnh như: văn học dân gian, văn học viết, lịch sử văn học, văn hóa giáo dục. Từ kết quả nghiên cứu này, trước hết chúng tôi muốn khẳng định những đóng góp của Ca Văn Thỉnh với việc mở đường nghiên cứu văn hóa, văn học Nam bộ; sau nữa là muốn nhấn mạnh đến những phương diện văn hóa truyền thống ở Nam bộ mà Ca Văn Thỉnh đã dày công dành trọn cả đời để nghiên cứu.
MENDORONG KONEKTIVITAS DESTINASI WISATA KAMPUNG YOKIWA DISTRIK SENTANI TIMUR KABUPATEN JAYAPURA
Authors: Kadun Alienra Nanda , Paramma PRT , Sagala Robinhot , Kabanga Lewi
Published: June 2023

Menjamin kelangsungan dan eksistensi dari pariwisata harus memenuhi syarat dan strategi tertentu. Salah satu usaha yang terus diperhatikan oleh pengelola pariwisata selama ini adalah peningkatan kualitas dengan cara menggali potensi wisata dan aksesibilitas yang aman dan memadai. Tujuan dari Pengabdian ini adalah ingin berusaha mendorong konektivitas wisata di kampung Yokiwa baik melalui darat maupun melalui danau. Metode Pelaksanaan yang dilakukan dalam pengabdian ini adalah dengan menggunakan metode Koordinasi, praktek Administrasi, dan Publikasi. Metode koordinasi dilakukan untuk mencari informasi dengan melibatkan tokoh masyarakat. Pelaksanaan kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat ini dilakukan di Kampung Yokiwa yang terletak di distrik Sentani Timur yang mempunyai potensi wisata yang mampu meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat di sekitarnya tetapi tidak memiliki aksesibilitas yang baik. Aspek keamanan dan pilihan transportasi yang hanya didukung oleh akses darat menjadi masalah utama destinasi wisata ini. Hasil yang dicapai dari pengabdian ini adalah (1) Terbangunnya konektivitas wisata sebagai landasan awal dengan memasang papan planisasi ke kampung Yokiwa dari tiga titik strategis kota. Ketiga konektivitas wisata tersebut ditempuh dengan menggunakan akses darat dan danau. (2) Video singkat sebagai promosi digital yang meliput perjalanan exotic lewat darat dan danau yang dipublikasikan melalui media sosial, seperti Instrgam dan juga Youtubr, segingga bisa menjadi ajang promsi yang akan berdampak pada naiknya minat pengunjung di kampung Wisata Yokiwa.
Decision Support System for Determining the Best PAUD Teacher Using the MOORA Method
Authors: Yusupa Ade , Manullang Jontinus , Marbun Nasib , Ginting Suranta Bill Fatric
Published: June 2023

Giving rewards is one of the efforts made to increase the motivation of PAUD Teacher to build better performance in educating early childhood. In this study we used a decision support system using the MOORA method to determine the best PAUD Teacher who is entitled to rewards without any jealousy from other unselected candidates. On the results of this study, the alternative Alexander Putra was chosen as the best PAUD teacher with a score of 0.4547 which is the highest score compared to other participants.
Network Design Using Load Balancing Equal Cost Multi Path (ECMP) Method At Lexima Consultant Office
Authors: Yanwastika Ariyana Renna , D. Abdillah Virdiyansyah
Published: June 2023

The development of technological advances also contributed to the advancement of Internet technology. Where the Internet is one of the needs that is considered important in all fields, this is evidenced by the number of Internet users from 2020 to 2023 having a significant increase. Lexima Consultant as one of the institutions engaged in information system creation services, of course, requires an internet connection. However, there are several obstacles faced, one of which is the absence of a load balancing and failover network system which sometimes makes the need for internet access with large bandwidth allocations to be disrupted and even cut off. Implementing the right technique at the Lexima Consultant office for sending data packets as the main factor supporting activities is certainly very much needed. In the research conducted, a load balancing technique was used using the ECMP method to optimize network performance and avoid internet network disturbances. From the research conducted, it can be concluded that the implementation of the load balancing method using the ECMP method has been able to divide connection paths and failover can run properly, so the possibility of disruption in the form of a network connection loss will be very small
Welder Recruitment Decision Support System Using the SMARTER Method
Authors: Zalmi Wahyuni Fithratul , Sitompul Bernad J. D. , Nduru Sastra Wandi , Lumbangaol Sedihati Kayan
Published: June 2023

The high level of competition in the world of welding services business today makes the welding workshop entrepreneurs struggle hard to optimize the human resources as the welders own. The task is to recruit a skilled worker. This is due to the fact that the company is able to compete in the world of business services, the manufacturer of welding is very interested in the quality of the product so that the consumer is interested in improving the services offered by the business owner. In this study, to support the results of decision-making made in the recruitment process of welders, the SMARTER method is applied. On the final results of this study can be seen that the results of the application of the SMARTER method for comparison with 5 alternatives that are selected, that is, who obtained the first ranking is Joko with a value of 1.74. Then in the next ranking position is Tian (1.56) as the second ranking, Rian (1.06) third rank, Raden R (0.88) fourth ranking, and Budi Ramadhan (0.36) in the last ranking position
Das Projekt eines regionalen historischen Wörterbuches russischer Varianten (Modifikate) von Taufnamen
Authors: Ganžina Irina Michajlovna
Published: June 2023

Es ist allgemein bekannt, dass Personennamen im Russischen eine immense Zahl von Verkleinerungsformen bzw. Diminutiva besitzen; solch eine Vielfalt von Ableitungsvarianten kennt keine andere Sprache. Die Fortschritte der Onomastik unterstreichen und beweisen dennoch die Notwendigkeit einer noch gründlicheren Forschung im Bereich der PN - nicht nur synchronisch, sondern vor allem auch diachronisch, weil sich die Geschichte der russischen Anthroponymie weit bis in längst vergangene Zeiten zurückverfolgen lässt und mit der Geschichte des russischen Volkes und seiner Sprache aufs Engste verbunden ist
Georgische Kirchennamen
Authors: Fähnrich Heinz
Published: June 2023

Das Christentum, das sich in Südkaukasien in den ersten Jahrhunderten vor allem in der Bevölkerung der Städte und des flachen Landes verbreitet hatte, wurde zu Beginn des 4.Jh. im Staat Iberien (Kartli) zur offiziellen Religion erklärt, gleichzeitig ist wohl auch die offizielle Christianisierung Westgeorgiens vollzogen worden. Dem Gottesdienst stehen im Land Tausende von Kirchengebäuden zur Verfügung, die bekannte Namen tragen, während die weit zahlreicheren Kirchenruinen oft nicht mehr den ursprünglichen Namen führen, sondern Ersatznamen erhielten oder gänzlich namenlos geworden sind. Vielleicht vermag diese nur locker auflistende Übersicht zu eingehenderen Untersuchungen anzuregen.
Forms of Services, Effectiveness, and Obstacles in Conducting Digital- Based Land Registration in The Era of Digitalization at Lembata Regency Land Office, East Nusa Tenggara Province
Authors: De Haan Sherly Anggriany
Published: June 2023

Entering the digital era, the Ministry of Agrarian and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (BPN) has launched land services electronically. The implementation of land registration is carried out electronically, this is stated in Article 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning / National Land Agency (ATR / BPN) Number 1 of 2021 concerning Electronic Certificates. This is a series of digital transformations that are rolling out at the Ministry of ATR / BPN. However, there are still many plots of land for which physical data and juridical data are not yet available. This study investigates digital-based land registration services at the Land Office of Lembata Regency, focusing on their various forms, effectiveness, and obstacles to successful implementation. The research method was empirical, involving the collection of primary and secondary data through interviews and descriptive analysis. The study identified three main forms of digital-based land registration services: Electronic Dependent Rights Services, Electronic Roya Services, and Certificate Checking. However, these services have not been fully effective due to obstacles such as incomplete data validation, lack of human resources, and inadequate socialization and communication about digital-based services.
Kerangka Kerja Business Continuity Plan Sebagai Acuan Mitigasi Gangguan Teknologi Informasi di Perusahaan Sektor Perminyakan
Authors: Yudhistira Furqoni
Published: June 2023

Resiko gangguan bisnis pada kinerja operasional dapat sewaktu-waktu terjadi, terutama pada bisnis yang berbasiskan Teknologi Informasi. Gangguan tersebut bisa berupa banjir, teror bom, kebakaran dan sebagainya yang dapat menyebabkan kegiatan operasional bisnis tidak berfungsi atau mendapat gangguan. Karenanya diperlukan suatu rencana untuk menyusun, mengembangkan dan mengimplementasikan kesinambungan operasional bisnis dari kegagalan sistem, yang biasa disebut dengan Business Continuity Plan (BCP) dalam rangka menjaga profitabilitas dan image perusahaan. Untuk mengembangkan perencanaan BCP yang baik, perlu dilakukan penelitian dan analisa terhadap bisnis inti dan infrastruktur perusahaan. Pengamatan dan analisa akan dilakukan secara sistematis dengan merujuk pada Price Waterhouse System Management Methodology (PW-SMM). Metodologi PW-SMM ini dipilih karena sifatnya yang standar (general purpose) dan telah teruji (well proven) untuk industri besar, selain itu metodologi ini menjelaskan langkah-langkah tahap analisa yang harus dikerjakan untuk mendapatkan requirement secara sistematis, sehingga dapat mendefinisikan requirement yang lebih lengkap dan baik. Pada penulisan ini, diambil contoh penerapan BCP pada perusahaan sektor perminyakan yang melakukan mitigasi terhadap gangguan Teknologi Informasi dalam rangka untuk mendukung bisnis intinya
Experimental investigation of the effects of 7% ethanol and 7% isopropanol added to standard diesel fuel on engine vibration and noise
Authors: Gültekin Nurullah , Gülcan Halil Erdi , Ciniviz Murat
Published: May 2023

Reducing noise and vibration emissions, which are the most important factors affecting drivingcomfort in diesel engine vehicles, is an important issue. It seems possible to reduce these emissions byadding renewable fuels to diesel fuel. The main purpose of this study is to reduce engine vibration and noiseemissions by mixing ethanol and isopropanol fuels with diesel fuel. In the experimental study, 7% ethanol(D93E7) and 7% isopropanol (D93IP7) were added to the pure diesel fuel to reduce vibration and noiseemissions caused by the use of standard diesel (D100) fuel. The experiments were carried out at twodifferent loads (3-6 Nm) and at four different speeds (1000-1500-2000-2500 rpm). When the test resultsare evaluated in general; In the tests performed with D93E7 fuel at 6 Nm load and 2000 rpm, it wasdetermined that vibration emissions decreased by 26% compared to D100 fuel and noise emissionsdecreased by 2%. On the other hand, in tests performed at low load (3 Nm) with D93I
Studying the effect of wrapping the steel bars using carbon fiber strips on the behavior of reinforced concrete beams subject to cyclic loading
Authors: Mohamad Halla
Published: June 2023

The behavior of reinforced concrete beams subjected to cyclic loading was studied in this research to determine the impact of wrapping main reinforcing bars in carbon fibre (CFRB) strips. The objective of the present work included studying the impact of length and the number of layers of CFRB strips, that are used in wrapping main bars, on the overall response of reinforced concrete beams subjected to a cyclic load. Wrapping the reinforcing bars by Carbon fibre is a helpful substitute when there is no enough space to increase the quantity and size of these bars. For this purpose, five reinforced concrete beams were prepared and tested. One of these beams was a reference beam with unwrapped main reinforcement. Two beams have main steel bars wrapped along the mid third of the span with either single or two layers of CFRB. The main reinforcement for the remaining two beams was wrapped along their entire length with either single or double layers of CFRB. A nonlinear finite element analysis of the tested beams was carried out and the predicted results are compared with the experimental outcomes. The results show that CFRB significantly and effectively contributes to increasing the flexural strength and overall behavior of the reinforced concrete beam at different rates depending on the length and number of CFRB layers that wrapped the steel bars.
Topografias Políticas de Michel Foucault
Authors: Dal Pozzo Pez Tiaraju , Henrique da Silva Basco Guilherme
Published: June 2023

Tendo por base o seu texto Des espaces autres, analisaremos como Foucault define e utiliza a noção de utopia para compreender os espaços e suas respectivas subjetividades produzidos pelos dispositivos de poder e saber. Também, e principalmente, mostraremos como o autor francês elucida a noção de heterotopia como um tipo de espaço que existe ao lado, através e no interior de um meio social, e que em razão de sua obliquidade e colateralidade, torna-se lugar de subversão, insubmissão e inquietação. À vista disso, este trabalho pretende apresentar o pensamento foucaultiano como uma experiência crítico-topográfica, enquanto questão sobre o presente, no sentido de pesquisa, questionamento e busca de novas possibilidades à atualidade.
Arte, verdade e ambivalência
Authors: Furlanete Fábio , Lima Rodrigo , Pelogia Thiago
Published: June 2023

Na modernidade, os discursos filosófico e literário tendem a reservar para a arte o papel privilegiado de instância de verdade, terapêutica e pedagogia para a vida e sobre a vida. Ao mesmo tempo, a prática artística frequentemente é legitimada por discursos de verdade sobre a natureza, o social e o sentir. Isso a despeito de, ao contrário de outras formas do pensamento humano como a ciência e a filosofia, a verdade não ser para a arte um objeto central. Essa relação intrincada com a verdade, associada ao seu alegado poder sobre o sujeito, indica uma semelhança entre a arte e a direção de conduta: um discurso ancorado em narrativas de verdade que procura moldar a subjetividade na direção de formas pré definidas do desejo. Papel que a arte parece ser capaz de assumir, mas não completamente e ao custo de seu próprio poder que reside no caos da incompatibilidade entre o homem e a linguagem descoberta pela modernidade, o caos do texto sem um corpo presente que limite suas possibilidades de sentido. Este trabalho investiga as possibilidades abertas ao se pensar a arte, simultaneamente, como direção de conduta e texto sem corpo, e o artista como a personagem que navega essa ambivalência.
Ilegalismos, governamentalidade e desejo de muros:
Authors: Candiotto Cesar
Published: June 2023

O artigo estuda a preocupação político-filosófica acerca dos migrantes miseráveis na época contemporânea, como novo objeto de gestão administrativa dos Estados e de regulação da ordem política estabelecida. Objetiva-se apropriar-se das noções de “gestão dos ilegalismos” e de “governamentalização do Estado”, introduzidas por Foucault, para apontar como elas transformam a política migratória em polícia migratória. Mediante a prática dos ilegalismos, a gestão desses migrantes utiliza-se de mecanismos infra-legais que evidenciam os limites da relação tradicional entre legalidade e ilegalidade. Através do modus operandi da governamentalização, o Estado regula o fluxo migratório como mecanismo compensatório para mascarar o declínio de sua soberania política. Com isso, aponta-se a insuficiência da designação jurídica do Estado no que diz respeito ao tratamento dos migrantes. Para além das pesquisas de Foucault, propõe-se articular a governamentalização do Estado moderno à ideia de “soberania erodida”, enfatizada por Wendy Brown (2009). Nesta perspectiva de leitura, o declínio da soberania política do Estado-Nação é associado à ascensão do Estado securitário. E o “desejo de muros” estimulado por deste último, evidencia a nostalgia de um modelo de Estado que já não existe. Assim, a produção do imigrante pobre como inimigo da nação resulta de um mecanismo de defesa social empreendido pelo Estado securitário, diante de uma suposta segurança permanentemente ameaçada. Apesar disso, esse desejo de segurança jamais é totalmente satisfeito.
Biopolítica, direitos e resistência no pensamento foucaultiano
Authors: Raffin Marcelo
Published: June 2023

Neste artigo, proponho analisar quais são as ferramentas da matriz de pensamento foucaultiana sobre a biopolítica, que, por um lado, é altamente crítica da noção de direitos do homem/direitos humanos (droits de l'homme, na língua original) mas que, por outro lado, propõe a figura dos direitos dos governados (droits des gouvernés) como estratégia de resistência aos poderes. Com efeito, dentro dos elementos que compõem o quadro diagnóstico da biopolítica, Foucault formula uma forte crítica à noção de direitos do homem/direitos humanos, mas, ao mesmo tempo, levanta a possibilidade de exercer o que chama de direitos dos governados como expressão da resistência, da crítica e da liberdade perante os poderes que oprimem, subjugam e dominam a vida e suas formas instáveis e mutáveis. Portanto, neste artigo revisarei a distinção entre as duas noções mencionadas no pensamento foucaultiano, a fim de avaliar o alcance e as potencialidades que a noção de direitos dos governados pode ter, em particular, para interagir com as situações e os problemas que temos que enfrentar e, acima de tudo, em que medida ela se opõe, contradiz ou se concilia com a noção de direitos humanos.
Dossiê Biopolítica
Authors: Pavini Renan , Furlanete Fábio , Nalli Marcos , Pez Tiaraju
Published: June 2023

O presente dossiê é resultado do “II Encontro Nacional e I Encontro Internacional de Biopolítica: Os desafios da atualidade” realizado pelo grupo de pesquisa “(des)Leitura: Filosofia, Ciência e Arte”, existente desde 2004 na Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL – PR). O grupo (des)Leitura já vem atuando, há um bom tempo, em participações de eventos nacionais e internacionais, bem como em publicações. Sobre estas, vale ressaltar, além de artigos especializados, os livros Foucault em múltiplas perspectivas (Londrina: EDUEL, 2013), Michel Foucault: desdobramentos (Belo Horizonte: Autêntica, 2016) e Ensaios de biopolítica: entre caminhos e desvios (Santo André, EdUFABC, no prelo). Além dos integrantes do grupo, de diversas áreas do conhecimento (filosofia, psicologia, direito, música), participam deste dossiê tanto pesquisadores nacionais como internacionais, que trazem novas problematizações e enriquecem os debates em torno da biopolítica.
A speech act approach to the teaching of functional classification of english sentences in selected secondary schools in Ondo state, Nigeria
Authors:   4Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, Akinkurolere Susan O. , Ayodele Victoria O. ,   4Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, Kumuyi Olubamiji O. ,   4Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, Ogidan Olajide F. ,   4Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, Ijadimine Olamide ,   4Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

This paper examines the concept of speech act as a pedagogical impetus in the teaching and learning of English Language. The focus on using speech act approach in teaching sentences in English among Secondary Schools attracted this study, with the view to achieving better and effective academic performance among the This paper examines the concept of speech act as a pedagogical impetus in the teaching and learning of English Language. The focus on using speech act approach in teaching sentences in English among Secondary Schools attracted this study, with the view to achieving better and effective academic performance among the Secondary School students. New effective methods are being employed by teachers of English to teach the subject. Hence, the application of a functional approach in consonance with Searle’s classification is crucial in the research. Adequate attention is focused on locutionary, illocutionary and perlocutionary acts, which are relevant in defining the functional classification of the English sentences. The results of the research work form the basis of the discussion and recommendations to provide a further contribution to effective teaching of sentences of English language among Secondary Schools in Ondo State.
Employee commitment and turnover intentions in new generation commercial banks in Ilorin metropolis
Authors:   Ibrahim Bdamosi Babangida University, Lapai, Nigeria, Mawoli Mohammed Abubakar , Bolawa Toun Olanrewaju ,   Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

This study examines the effect of Affective, Continuance and Normative Commitments on employee’s intention to quit employment in Commercial Banks in Ilorin Metroplis. The population of the study comprised employees of Money Deposit Banks established after Nigerian independence (New Generation Banks) operating in Ilorin metropolis. Simple random sampling was used to select 229 banks’ staff and subsequently surveyed using a close-ended questionnaire instrument. The study employed mean and standard deviation to summarize the research data for further statistical processing, while multiple regression was employed for hypotheses testing. The study established that continuance and normative commitment impacted significantly on employee turnover intentions in the new generation banks; however, only affective commitment exerted insignificant effect on employee turnover intention in the banks. The study, therefore, recommends that the banks’ management should improve on staff welfare that boosts employees’ continuance commitment level so as to minimize their intention to leave. Also, it recommends that the bank management should prioritize staff development to boost employees’ commitment to the banks thereby reducing their intention to quit.
Framing the Lebanese protests by Mtv Lebanon and Otv between January 2020 and June 2020
Authors:   American University in Dubai, Haimoni Massa
Published: June 2023

This study analyzed the coverage patterns of the media outlets OTV and MTV of the 2019-2020 Lebanese protests. Qualitative content analysis of MTV prime time news videos and OTV news articles was used to identify both media outlets' standpoints. Findings showed that the coverage patterns of MTV Lebanon and OTV Lebanon differ according to their ideological hues. In their coverage of the protests', MTV deviated from the protest paradigm as they supported the protests' cause, while OTV tended to adhere more to the protest paradigm in their coverage.
Representation of people with special needs in UAE newspapers: gulf news and Khaleej Times as a case study
Authors:   American University in Dubai, Emam Sandra , Bouri Sarah ,   American University in Dubai, Soliman Naya ,   American University in Dubai, Fahim Brksam ,   American University in Dubai, Alhamami Hala ,   American University in Dubai
Published: June 2023

This study investigates how people with special needs are represented in UAE's national newspapers, Gulf News, and Khaleej Times. 80 randomly selected news reports were analyzed using a qualitative content analysis method. Using the media framing theory, the reports were analyzed according to the following frames: illness, support, burden, empathy, and empowerment. The findings revealed that people with special needs are represented positively in both newspapers since the empathy and empowerment frames were the most present in the news reports examined. The coverage tends to enhance the public awareness of people with special needs, assimilate people with special needs into society, and endorse their social communities' participation.
Comprehensive analysis of the effect of oil and non-oil revenues on economic growth in Nigeria
Authors:   Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, Ilori Folusho Olayemi , Efuntade Alani Olusegun ,   Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

Revenue generation as the funding source for Nigeria's economic growth activities was challenging due to the government's mismanagement, tax avoidance, and corrupt practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The global crude oil prices declined. The challenges make Nigeria's federal government over-dependent on oil-generated revenues to experience several setbacks in achieving its economic growth goals. However, for the last decade, the Government has also diversified the economy and focus on the non-oil area. Thus, this study examined the effects of generating oil and non-oil revenues on Nigeria's economic growth from 1989 through 2018 using secondary data extracted in the Central Bank of Nigeria's statistical bulletin. The study employed the model for analytical co-integration and error correction. Similar analytical processes were applied to the multivariate data on components of oil and non-oil revenue, exchange rates, and real gross domestic products. Results generated indicated that the oil revenue harms real gross domestic products in Nigeria, but this is the same with effects reported from non-oil revenue. Nonetheless, Nigeria's exchange rate gives a positive sign and statistical significance for real gross domestic products. Consequently, the study opined that the continuing decline in global crude oil prices, resistance from insurgents in Nigeria's oil-producing area, the Nigerian Government's profligate expenditure, the global COVID-19 health pandemic, among other factors, are harming the economic growth of Nigeria.
Analysis of the influence of interest rate on money supply and investment in Nigeria: a vector error correction model (VECM) approach
Authors:   Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Banji Rildwan Olaleye , Olabode Aiyesan ,   Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria, Daramola Kehinde Omolade ,   Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Oshatimi Omowumi Olanike ,   Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Lawal Adenike Moronke ,   Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Oladele Taiwo Olabode ,   Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

The research analyzed the influence of interest rate on money supply and investment in Nigeria. It specifically analyzed the influence of working capital, return on investment, earning per share and gross operating profit on interest rate in Nigeria. Data was extracted from the Annual financial report of a manufacturing company using both descriptive research method and covariance while Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL) and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) were used to analyze the relationship which exist among the variables. The result of the findings showed that there is cointegration which implies aa long run relationship among the variables. The result revealed that Earning Per Share (EPS) had no significant impact on interest rate manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Furthermore, the result depicted that gross operating profit has a significant and positive impact on interest rate of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The research recommends that financial managers increase their money supply and ensure that it is properly managed in order to enhance their investment, thus strengthening firm profitability. Furthermore, we suggest that financial managers should increase investment in working capital to accelerate their productivity so that they can also improve the profitability of the firms.
A CALL TO BUILDING RESILIENT MEDICAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN AFRICA, NOW AND BEYOND COVID-19
Authors: Owolabi J.O , Tijani A.A
Published: June 2023

Background Certain factors have affected medical education significantly most recently. One is the rapidly evolving landscape of medical education, globally. This has created a spectrum of impacts on not just how medical education is being delivered but, on the definitions, and characterizations of competencies required of trained medical practitioners across the globe. The second factor is the event of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has not only affected the methods of delivery of medical education but that has also affected resource allocations. Proposition The impacts of these two factors have in most recent time created dynamics that will influence the quality of delivery of medical education in African institutions. Building resilient systems, therefore, becomes vital to sustainability. Resilience becomes associated with not just efforts to keep medical schools open and running but also the extent to which quality can be sustained, with quality prospects for continuous improvement so that Africa can leapfrog in the attempts to increase the quality of medical education. This will translate to improvements in the quality of delivery of care. Conclusion This commentary, therefore, considers three major themes that stakeholders must focus on in their efforts to build resilient medical education systems that can withstand the impact of the two main forces that are largely responsible for the current dynamics. The first theme centers on pedagogy and assessment. The second theme emphasizes infrastructure and resources. The third theme considers critically institutional philosophy, the cultures of teaching and learning, and the need to critically rethink medical education on the continent.
DETERMINATION OF SEXUAL DIMORPHISM USING NASAL AND FACIAL INDICES AMONG THE HAUSA ETHNIC IN NIGERIA
Authors: Umar M I , Rano M A , Jamil D U , Atiku I A , Gudaji A , Sadik R U
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify sexual dimorphism among Hausa ethnic group students at a chosen higher educational institution in Kano using nasal and facial indices. 150 students between the ages of 18 and 30 were involved in the study—75 males and 75 females. The voluntarily recruited study subjects had no history of physical malformations, facial or nasal surgery, cleft lip or palate. Digital Vernier calliper, scientific calculator, weighing machine and sterilisation consumables were used for the study. The individual subjects were instructed to sit calmly, straighten out, and look forward. The nasal and facial index (NI) was measured and recorded during the facial anthropometry. According to the study, the mean age of the study sample for males’ students was 25.1 ± 3.60 years and for female students it was 23.4±3.10 years. Males and females differed significantly in terms of NI (P<0.001), height (P<0.05), and nasal width (P<0.001). Based on the Nasal Index and its distribution, the nasal shapes of the Hausa ethnic group were described as mesorrhine (66%), leptorrhine (29.3%), and platyrrhine (4.7%). It was also found that Nasal Index in males is higher than that of the females. This study demonstrates existence of sexual dimorphism in nasal and facial indices among Hausa ethnic group in Kano State, Nigeria