bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study protocol: Identifying transcriptional regulatory alterations of chronic effects of blast and disturbed sleep in United States Veterans
Authors: Sullan Molly J. , Stearns-Yoder Kelly A. , Wang Zhaoyu , Hoisington Andrew J. , Bramoweth Adam D. , Carr Walter , Ge Yongchao , Galfalvy Hanga , Haghighi Fatemah , Brenner Lisa A.
Published: March 2024

Injury related to blast exposure dramatically rose during post-911 era military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is among the most common injuries following blast, an exposure that may not result in a definitive physiologic marker (e.g., loss of consciousness). Recent research suggests that exposure to low level blasts and, more specifically repetitive blast exposure (RBE), which may be subconcussive in nature, may also impact long term physiologic and psychological outcomes, though findings have been mixed. For military personnel, blast-related injuries often occur in chaotic settings (e.g., combat), which create challenges in the immediate assessment of related-injuries, as well as acute and post-acute sequelae. As such, alternate means of identifying blast-related injuries are needed. Results from previous work suggest that epigenetic markers, such as DNA methylation, may provide a potential stable biomarker of cumulative blast exposure that can persist over time. However, more research regarding blast exposure and associations with short- and long-term sequelae is needed. Here we present the protocol for an observational study that will be completed in two phases: Phase 1 will address blast exposure among Active Duty Personnel and Phase 2 will focus on long term sequelae and biological signatures among Veterans who served in the recent conflicts and were exposed to repeated blast events as part of their military occupation. Phase 2 will be the focus of this paper. We hypothesize that Veterans will exhibit similar differentially methylated regions (DMRs) associated with changes in sleep and other psychological and physical metrics, as observed with Active Duty Personnel. Additional analyses will be conducted to compare DMRs between Phase 1 and 2 cohorts, as well as self-reported psychological and physical symptoms. This comparison between Service Members and Veterans will allow for exploration regarding the natural history of blast exposure in a quasi-longitudinal manner. Findings from this study are expected to provide additional evidence for repetitive blast-related physiologic changes associated with long-term neurobehavioral symptoms. It is expected that findings will provide foundational data for the development of effective interventions following RBE that could lead to improved long-term physical and psychological health.
Association of anti-diabetic drugs and covid-19 outcomes in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 and chronic kidney disease: Nationwide registry analysis
Authors: Dimnjaković Jelena , Buble Tamara , Ivanko Pero , Poljičanin Tamara , Karanović Štambuk Sandra , Brborović Hana , Brborović Ognjen
Published: March 2024

Introduction

Patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 and chronic kidney disease (T2DM-CKD) have a 5 times higher risk of developing severe SARS-CoV-2 infection than those without these 2 diseases. The goal of this study is to provide information on T2DM-CKD and COVID-19 outcomes, with an emphasis on the association with anti-diabetic medications.

Methodology

Study is designed as a retrospective cohort analysis covering the years 2020 and 2021. Data from the National Diabetes Registry (CroDiab) were linked to hospital data, primary healthcare data, Causes of Death Registry data, the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination database, and the SARS-CoV-2 test results database. Study outcomes were cumulative incidence of SARS-CoV-2 positivity, COVID-19 hospitalizations, and COVID-19 deaths. For outcome predictors, logistic regression models were developed.

Results

Of 231 796 patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 in the database, 7 539 were T2DM-CKD (3.25%). The 2-year cumulative incidences of all three studies’ outcomes were higher in T2DM-CKD than in diabetes patients without CKD (positivity 18.1% vs. 14.4%; hospitalization 9.7% vs. 4.2%; death 3.3% vs. 1.1%, all p<0.001). For COVID-19 hospitalization, protective factors were SGLT-2 inhibitors use (OR 0.430; 95%CI 0.257–0.719) and metformin use (OR 0.769; 95% CI 0.643–0.920), risk factors were insulin use (1.411; 95%CI 1.167–1.706) and sulfonylureas use (OR 1.226; 95% CI 1.027–1.464). For SARS-CoV-2 positivity protective factors were SGLT-2 inhibitors (0.607; 95% CI 0.448–0.823), repaglinide use (OR 0.765; 95% CI 0.593–0.986) and metformin use (OR 0.857; 95% CI 0.770–0.994). DPP-4 inhibitors showed a non-significant decrease in risk for COVID-19 death (OR 0.761; 95% CI 0.568–1.019).

Conclusion

T2DM-CKD are heavily burdened by COVID-19 disease. Our results suggest no association between antidiabetic drugs and COVID-19 death outcome while SGLT-2 and metformin show to be protective against COVID-19 hospitalization and infection, repaglinide against infection, and insulin and sulfonylureas show to be risk factors for COVID-19 hospitalization and infection. Further research in T2DM-CKD is needed.
Comparison of nutritional value of snakehead fish from Guangdong and Deqing varieties
Authors: Zeng Zeguo , Zheng Miao , Zhao Mengxiao , Guo Jing , Zhu Shuifa , Zou Xianguo , Zeng Qingxiang
Published: March 2024

Environmental pollution and overfishing of wild fish resources have led to a significant decrease in snakehead fish, thus leading to the increased demand for breeding the snakehead fish. Guangdong and Deqing snakehead fish are two common consumed varieties. However, their nutritional value was unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the nutritional value of snakehead fish from Guangdong and Deqing varieties feeding with different fodders by analyzing and comparing the proximate composition, fatty acids and amino acids. Results showed that the contents of carbohydrate, energy and fat contents in Guangdong variety were lower than that in Deqing variety feeding commercial fodder or offal. Besides, Guangdong variety contained the highest contents of polyunsaturated fatty acids (27.99 ± 1.99%) and EPA + DHA (2.70 ± 0.04%), as well as total essential amino acid content (2550.29), compared to Deqing variety feeding commercial fodder or offal. Overall, snakehead fish from Guangdong variety displayed the highest nutritional value, and thus was a reasonable choice for farmers and consumers. The findings of this study would help farmers to choose the suitable feeding variety and patterns of snakehead fish from the perspective of fish nutritional value, which is beneficial to the sustainable fish farming.
Using texture analysis of ultrasound images to assess the effect of cupping therapy on muscle quality of the triceps
Authors: Hung Isabella Yu-Ju , Jan Yih-Kuen
Published: March 2024

The objectives were to investigate whether cupping therapy improves muscle quality and the interaction between duration and negative pressure of cupping therapy affects muscle quality. A 2×2 factorial design with repeated measures was used to examine the efficacy of cupping therapy on improving muscle quality. The independent factors were cupping pressures at −225 and −300 mmHg and cupping durations at 5 and 10 min, and the dependent factor was texture of B-mode ultrasound image of the triceps. Four cupping protocols were applied to 12 participants at 4 different days. Texture analysis including contrast, correlation, energy, and homogeneity was applied to assess muscle quality from 480 ultrasound images. The two-way repeated measures ANOVA showed that there was an interaction between the pressure and duration factors on the superficial layer of the triceps in contrast (F = 5.434, P = 0.004) and correlation (F = 6.274, P = 0.029). In contrast texture, the superficial layer of the triceps showed a significant increase in three protocols: −225 mmHg for 5 min (1.0434 ± 0.130), −300 mmHg for 5 min (1.0339 ±0.1407), and −300 mmHg for 10 min (1.0563 ±0.1432) except −225 mmHg for 10 min (0.9704 ±0.0985). In correlation texture, the superficial layer of the triceps showed a significant decrease in all protocols: −225 mmHg for 5 min (0.9556 ± 0.07), −225 mmHg for 10 min (0.9831 ± 0.0708), −300 mmHg for 5 min (0.9976 ± 0.055), and −300 mmHg for 10 min (0.9406 ± 0.0809). The results indicate that the interaction between the pressure and duration factors of cupping therapy significantly increases contrast texture and significantly decreases correlation texture of the superficial layer of the triceps after cupping therapy. Cupping therapy decreases homogeneity among soft tissues of the treated muscle.
“Que o sonhar bem nem mesmo morrendo se perde”
Authors: Pinto Ana Raquel Rodrigues Loio
Published: March 2024

María Zambrano efetua uma abordagem do sonho enquanto fenómeno que acontece não apenas no sono, mas também na vigília. Um sonho decifrado, em termos da compreensão do fenómeno, é um sonho criador, um sonhar bem, um estado que toca a eternidade por transcender o tempo. Num momento da sua vida, Zambrano observava silenciosamente as ruínas do Fórum Romano e decifrou o sonho, compreendendo subitamente como as ruínas metaforizavam o humano. O ser humano é aquele que procura edificar os seus sonhos e transcender o acabamento, fundindo-se com a natureza (o que é simbolizado pela hera que invade as ruínas).
Bataille: Celestial Earth
Authors: Mora Andrés
Published: March 2024

The continuum from Earth and Sky reminds humanity of his fortuitous origin; this means, everything remains in suspense. Against this telluric horror, mankind opposes a static world:  beset by security and welfare, stranded in the mechanical order (labour servility), ignores the movement of the universe. This is a world conceived by and for weighty beings, closed like de paved ground with which they cover the earth of what it is not.
Ecología corporal y pertenencia
Authors: Martinez Morales Andrea
Published: March 2024

El fenómeno originario de la pertenencia explicita uno de los problemas fundamentales de la tradición filosófica continental: la relación cuerpo-mundo. Dicha relación se ha construido tradicionalmente a partir de la propia mismidad del sujeto (Yo) o de su corporalidad, afirmando que es porque tengo un cuerpo que puedo decir que pertenezco a un mundo. Ante esta problemática se alza una fenomenología de la pertenencia propuesta por R. Barbaras, la cual expresa la necesidad de re-pensar la concepción de la subjetividad, así como la necesidad de una inversión en la relación cuerpo-mundo a partir de la pertenencia al mundo del propio sujeto. Ahí es donde aparece el verdadero sentido y alcance ontológico de la experiencia del cuerpo puesto que tener un cuerpo no significa otra cosa más que pertenecer y la aparición sólo podrá darse desde dentro del mundo, a partir de nuestra inscripción en él. Así, la ecología corporal constituirá un ejemplo específico que muestra el alcance de dicha inversión y explicitará el parentesco ontológico entre el cuerpo y el mundo.
O patrimônio alimentar e as memórias afetivas na literatura de Carmézia Emiliano Macuxi e do Povo Zo’é: a mandioca na mesa ancestral dos povos indígenas
Authors: Mansur Silva Alessandra Tereza , Meira Roberta Barros
Published: March 2024

As narrativas pictóricas de Carmézia Emiliano documentam a paisagem cultural e o patrimônio alimentar do povo macuxi, com base nas memórias afetivas do cotidiano indígena. A comunidade macuxi está localizada na Terra Indígena Raposa Serra do Sol, no extremo norte de Roraima, Brasil, no bioma amazônico. As literaturas indígenas podem ser pensadas como fontes documentais que expressam o dia a dia de diversas comunidades. Este artigo analisa as práticas alimentares do povo macuxi de acordo com a literatura indígena A árvore da vida, de Carmézia Emiliano, tecendo um diálogo com a literatura indígena Eremi’u Rupa (Lugar de minha comida), do povo Zo’é. O povo Zo’é pertence a uma pequena comunidade do norte do Pará, no Brasil, e é considerado um dos últimos grupos intactos de contato na Amazônia. Ambos os povos têm a mandioca como elemento central de sua dieta, e é por meio da mandioca que os saberes e os fazeres são colocados nas mesas artísticas, no centro da aldeia. Na literatura A árvore da vida foram analisadas três obras: Damurida, As índias preparando pajuaru, e Artesanato. Na literatura Eremi’u Rupa se analisou a fala de Kubi’euhu, jovem liderança, no desenho U’i Apoha (Fazendo farinha), que retrata as práticas alimentares do Povo Zo’é.
Melampaui Binaritas: Studi Filandtropi Islam di Indonesia
Authors: Hazami Ahmad Fadli , Azca Muhammad Najib
Published: March 2024

The study of Indonesian Islamic philanthropy has so far been carried out by scholars with organizations and managerial governance as the locus. The existing studies do not provide enough articulation space for the dynamics of traditional philanthropy. This draws the author's attention to discursively look at the portrait of Islamic philanthropy in Indonesia by placing traditional and modern models more proportionally. The results are, first, Islamic philanthropy is based on religious doctrine. Second, modern and traditional philanthropy have different articulations. Modern philanthropy inevitably tries to adopt neoliberal values by referring to managerialistic, formalized governance for the humanitarian agenda. Meanwhile, traditional philanthropy is limited, interpersonal, based on the ethics of immediacy, and adheres to the justification of Godliness as the main thing, as in the case of Muludan. Third, the traditional and modern models have shown their respective achievements and challenges. Indonesian Islamic philanthropy tells the story of a philanthropic movement that is not singular, reflecting the contestation between Islamic teachings and neoliberal values.
Software development for retrofitting columns with FRP composites: A case study
Authors: Lakusic Stjepan
Published: March 2024

This manuscript delineates an extensive inquiry into a structure in Ankara, Turkey, specifically focusing on its existing state, retrofitting initiative, and concomitant software development. The evaluation of the building’s current state, earthquake loads, and anticipated structural stresses was conducted per the Turkish Seismic Code of 2018. The structural model was analysed, incorporating data derived from on-site inspections, surveys, and samples from the building’s concrete core and reinforcement elements by employing non-linear calculation methods. Remedial measures were undertaken after recognising deficiencies in the structure’s performance, including strengthening columns and selecting slabs by applying Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites. Subsequently, the authors engineered the FRP Composite Column Strengthening software. This software facilitates the computation of axial compression strength, shear strength, and ductility enhancements for columns after the retrofitting process.
Intention to Donate on Online Charitable Crowdfunding: Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Agenda
Authors: Rahmayanti Putu Laksmita Dewi , Rahyuda I Ketut , Ekawati Ni Wayan , Setiawan Putu Yudi
Published: March 2024

The effectiveness of online charitable crowdfunding is contingent upon the contributions made by donors. Given the significance and relevance of this topic, the primary objective of this research is to identify, examine, and provide a framework for understanding the intentions of donors who contribute to online charitable crowdfunding platforms. The literature search was conducted by PRISMA guidelines. Keyword searches were conducted in the Scopus and Science Direct databases until July 2023. The inclusion and exclusion criteria for the retrieved research yielded 34 papers. The study’s findings indicate that UTAUT and SOR exhibit the most prevalent occurrences. The technical and behavioral aspects are of utmost significance. Intrinsic motivation is driven by various factors such as empathy, trust, compassion, attitude, morality, and self-worth. The extrinsic factors include social influence, literacy, and perceived behavioral control. Given the results mentioned earlier, it is appropriate to draw a conclusion and propose avenues for future investigation. The study contributes to the theoretical understanding of online charitable crowdfunding by identifying and analyzing the factors influencing donor intentions. The study highlights the significance of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, expanding the theoretical framework to encompass diverse factors such as empathy, trust, morality, and social influence.
Al-Maujah al-Islāmiyyah al-Ukhrā: Al-Istisyrāq wa al-Dirāsāt al-Islāmiyyah al-Mu‘āṣirah
Authors: Abdullah Muhammad Amin
Published: March 2024

This article explores the mapping of the development of Islamic studies from its inception to the present, which consists of three waves. The first wave was the study of Islam by internal Muslims themselves. This period lacks comprehensive factors to categorize as an academic study. The second wave was Islamic studies carried out by experts from outside Islam who were called orientalists. This wave of Islamic study involves academically sufficient methodology. Meanwhile, the third wave is generally carried out by internal groups of Muslims who are enlightened and equipped with contemporary sciences, especially humanities.[Tulisan ini berisi pemetaan perkembangan studi Islam dari awal pertumbuhannya hingga masa sekarang, yang dapat dipilah menjadi tiga gelombang. Gelombang pertama dibangun sendiri oleh internal umat Islam. Periode ini tidak memiliki faktor-faktor yang komprehensif untuk sebuah studi akademis. Gelombang kedua merupakan studi Islam yang dilakukan oleh ahli dari luar Islam yang mendapat sebutan sebagai orientalis. Gelombang ini dipandang sebagai studi Islam yang melibatkan metodologi yang cukup sebagai kajian akademik. Sedangkan gelombang ketiga adalah yang umumnya dilakukan oleh kelompok internal Muslim yang tercerahkan dan terbekali dengan keilmuan kontemporer, khususnya ilmu humaniora.]
Political Turnover and Public Health Provision in Brazilian Municipalities
Authors: de Araújo Jevuks Matheus , Machoski Eduarda , Melo Ana Karolina Acris
Published: March 2024

The objective of this work is to estimate the effects of political turnover on municipal health indicators. For this purpose, we used a regression discontinuity design applied to a pool of data on close municipal elections that occurred in 2008 and 2012. The outcome variables tested were municipal health indicators observed 1 and 3 years after the elections. We assume that the change of parties in the leadership of the municipal executive power alters the managers and public health policies and, therefore, affects the indicators of this sector. Our results indicate that health indicators linked to administrative issues appeared to benefit from political turnover in the period immediately after the elections (1 year). These results were corroborated by our additional estimates (robustness). We highlight that the number of health workers and coverage of primary care remained better 3 years after the elections in municipalities that suffered political turnover, indicating that this improvement resulting from the change in management may not be transient. Finally, through averaging tests, we found that in municipalities where the incumbent lost the election and there was a turnover, health managers were more qualified, and there was greater creation of basic health units.
Cellulose acetate filter rods tuned by surface engineering modification for typical smoke components adsorption
Authors: Huang Zhi , Liu Hua , Zhou Wenjie , Cai Mengdie , Shi Kangzhong , Zhao Ying , Guo Lisheng
Published: March 2024

A series of filter rods (FRs) with sodium alginate (SA) modification were prepared by a simple one-pot pre-treatment surface modification method for the retention of typical smoke components. The influences of SA on the physico-chemical properties and adsorption behaviors (or retention characteristics) toward FRs were investigated in detail. Based on the results of XRD, BET, and SEM, it can be inferred that SA modification has no influences on compositions and textural properties of FRs. However, surface modification of FR by SA can greatly improve the hydrophilicity of FR, which is crucial for water retention. In situ diffuse Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy results demonstrate that FR modified by 2 g·L−1 SA presents superior adsorption character for acetone. The differences in the adsorption or retention of water and acetone are ascribed to surface enriched functional groups tuned by surface engineering modification. By contrast, the modification of SA had no obvious effect on the adsorption of CO at room temperature. By contrast, at high temperature, low modification concentration is conducive to the CO2 and CO adsorption. It presents a good perspective for the rational design of new filter materials to reduce the release of harmful components in cigarette smoke.
Application of laser surface detection technology in blast furnace gas flow control and optimization
Authors: Yang Jian , Yu Laihao , Zhang Yingyi , Han Zhichen , Yang Jialong
Published: March 2024

The gas flow distribution inside a blast furnace affects its smelting. Laser surface detection technology can control the gas flow distribution and promote the stable and smooth running of blast furnace by observing and adjusting the surface condition in the blast furnace in real-time. The laser surface inspection technology in blast furnace gas flow control and optimization was introduced, with Masteel 4,000 m3 blast furnace as an example. The results showed that the 30 W high-power laser had good penetration performance and could obtain clear scanning images of the material surface. In the process of strengthening smelting, the laser detection system determined that the central airflow of blast furnace was insufficient, resulting in a decrease in furnace condition stability, and promptly took measures to adjust the angle of the mineral coke fabric equipment and lifting line. After adjusting the material line, the central airflow was properly suppressed and stabilized, the angle of edge platform increased, the airflow developed properly, and two suitable gas flows were formed, which finally stabilized the furnace condition. Meanwhile, the small duct airflow other than the central airflow was found in time through the laser detection system, which provided conditions for operators to take measures to effectively eliminate the duct airflow, thereby avoiding big impacts on the blast furnace operation and technical and economic indexes. Therefore, the laser surface detection technology could effectively judge the gas flow distribution in the furnace, which contributed to timely adjustment of process parameters and optimization of blast furnace operation.
O SONO DA RAZÃO E A PRODUÇÃO DE MONSTROS NO BRASIL
Authors: Bezerra da Rocha Maria Augusta , Marinho Alves da Silva Roberto , BEZERRA FERNANDES DO NASCIMENTO EMILLY
Published: March 2024

A racionalidade se tornou foco no movimento Iluminista, contexto que ocorreu em linhas gerais a crise do feudalismo e ascensão da classe burguesa. Esse momento contribuiu para uma mudança radical nas bases filosóficas, políticas e econômicas. Chegando ao poder, a burguesia se torna conservadora e adentra no período de decadência ideológica, abandonando as promessas da modernidade e abdicando da centralidade da razão e da teoria social. Portanto, este trabalho visa realizar uma breve análise sobre algumas expressões da decadência ideológica burguesa na realidade brasileira de capitalismo dependente, sobretudo a partir do avanço do irracionalismo, conservadorismo e até fascismo na realidade nacional dos últimos cinco anos. Metodologicamente este trabalho desenvolve-se mediante revisão de literatura possibilitada a partir das referências teóricas e reflexões na disciplina de Teoria Social oferecida no Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Serviço Social da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (PPGSS–UFRN). Além disso, tem como matriz metodológica o método crítico-dialético.
POLÍTICA SOCIAL EM TEMPOS DE CAPITALISMO PANDÊMICO
Authors: Araújo de Albuquerque da Silva Ozeane , Brandão de Medeiros Priscila , De Oliveira Maria Raphaela Cristiny
Published: March 2024

Partir do entendimento que as políticas sociais são respostas do Estado às expressões da questão social e situadas dentro do modo de produção capitalista, o artigo ora apresentado tem como objetivo refletir acerca das características e funcionalidade das políticas socias no Brasil frente ao cenário de pandemia de Covid-19, tomando como análise as políticas de saúde, assistência social e habitação. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, que parte de dados empíricos com vistas a apreender a essência do fenômeno estudado, em que se utiliza do método crítico dialético, o qual possibilita uma análise da totalidade e das contradições que envolvem o objeto estudado, levando em consideração a sua historicidade para a compreensão do presente. Assim, mediante as análises e reflexões, apreende-se que há uma regressão das funções protetivas do Estado com base na tendência neoliberal, uma vez que as referidas políticas se moldam ao que é demandado pelo capital, com a finalidade de permanecer com seu circuito de dominação, exploração e precarização. Como resultado, apresentou-se que o atual perfil adotado pelas políticas sociais brasileiras não é capaz de dar respostas quanto ao enfrentamento das expressões da questão social, as quais foram intensamente agravadas diante da pandemia da Covid-19, culminando numa desproteção social e desfinaciamento das políticas em voga.
PANDEMIA E ATITUDES EM RELAÇÃO À IGUALDADE DE GÊNERO
Authors: Rosa Carla Fernanda
Published: March 2024

Esta pesquisa se propôs a averiguar a hipótese de que o contexto social pandêmico, em conjunto com suas consequências econômicas e sociais, pode influir sobre as disposições relativas à igualdade de gênero no cenário nacional. O estudo é quantitativo e o material empírico é proveniente do projeto Valores em Crise, coordenado pela World Values Survey Association (WVS), referente a três ondas de painel aplicadas no Brasil entre os anos de 2020 e 2021, sendo empregadas técnicas de análise de dados no ambiente R de programação, com o intuito de avaliar se houve alterações entre as ondas e apontar quais variáveis podem esclarecer maior ou menor variação entre elas. Os resultados indicam que não houve alterações significantes entre as ondas de painel analisadas, contudo, foi observado que períodos de crise podem em certa medida afetar o comportamento individual.
COVID NAS PRISÕES
Authors: Botelho Crochi Lara
Published: March 2024

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communs urbains comme concept de participation territoriale et citoyenneté urbaine : deux études de cas à Bologne, en Italie
Authors: Levy Charmain , Alberio Marco , Plachesi Rebecca
Published: March 2024

Les communs urbains comme concept et pratique sociale représentent une nouvelle logique socio-économique et territoriale en urbanisme durable. Ils prennent des formes différentes et comprennent plusieurs groupes sociaux, ce qui génère une multitude d’idées et de pratiques, parfois nouvelles, parfois en continuité avec le passé. Nous explorons comment les expériences de communs urbains contribuent aux débats dans les études territoriales, en particulier autour des questions de participation citoyenne et de gouvernance territoriale. À travers deux études de cas de communs urbains dans la ville de Bologne en Italie, nous analyserons les conditions structurelles et contextuelles qui ont conduit à leur création ainsi que les dynamiques associatives développées. Nous offrons un aperçu de comment ces projets contribuent au développement territorial participatif en comparant six éléments : l’inclusion et les pratiques démocratiques; les besoins visés et comblés; l’appropriation de l’espace urbain; l’aspect politique; les valeurs et pratiques féministes; et les valeurs et pratiques écologiques.
Quand la société civile contribue à de nouveaux territoires de la participation, que fait la recherche?
Authors: Lardon Sylvie
Published: March 2024

La recherche et la formation ont une responsabilité dans la construction de nouveaux territoires de la participation pour et par la société civile. Une nouvelle ingénierie territoriale se dessine. À travers plusieurs exemples, nous mettrons en évidence le tournant qui est en train de s’opérer dans la façon de faire de la recherche participative. En effet, les formes de la participation de la société civile se diversifient. Les procédures institutionnelles ont engendré une mobilisation citoyenne qui est à même de prendre en charge ses propres projets. Ces nouveaux territoires de la participation font moins appel aux rapports de pouvoir, comme dans les premiers temps de la participation citoyenne aux mécanismes institutionnalisés de gouvernance et d’aménagement des territoires. Ce tournant actuel est analysé au prisme des communs, des mécanismes de coopération et de gouvernance territoriale collaborative ainsi que de la coexistence des modèles.
Transition énergétique dans le transport maritime : une enquête sur les choix des entreprises en matière de réduction des émissions de GES sur la Voie maritime du Saint-Laurent
Authors: Yaya Chadli , Lasserre Frédéric
Published: March 2024

Cette étude explore les choix des entreprises de transport maritime en matière de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) sur la Voie maritime du Saint-Laurent. Pour mener cette étude, une approche qualitative a été adoptée. Elle a consisté principalement à la collecte des données à travers des entrevues semi-structurées auprès des entreprises de la Voie maritime du Saint-Laurent. Une analyse thématique a permis de donner un sens aux données collectées.  Les résultats montrent que la majorité des choix des entreprises se concentrent sur les mesures d’efficacité énergétique, mais peu sur les sources d’énergie de rechange. De même, ils révèlent que toutes les entreprises sondées ne s’impliquent pas dans la transition énergétique pour réduire leurs émissions de GES.
SHOULD THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BE CONSIDERED A TRAUMATIC STRESSOR? SOME CONCERNS FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Authors: Kagee Ashraf
Published: March 2024

This opinion article argues that it may not be appropriate to regard the Covid-19 pandemic as a traumatic stressor. Persons diagnosed with Covid-19 have typically been concerned about events that might have occurred in the future such as severe illness, hospitalisation and death, access to treatment, the welfare of dependents, and stigma and discrimination. Their concerns are thus future-oriented rather than anchored to a past traumatic event, which is the requirement for a diagnosis of PTSD. If the criteria for what is considered a traumatic stressor are widened, there isa risk that the concept of trauma may become so diluted that many events, even mildly distressing ones, may be regarded as traumatic. Social workers and other health professionals should take these matters into account when attending to the emotional and psychological needs of persons affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Keywords: Covid-19, distress, pandemic, post-traumatic stress, trauma
FOCUS ON COMMUNITIES AND NOT PROJECTS: CHALLENGES FACED BY DEVELOPMENT CENTRES IN ATTAINING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS IN TSHWANE, SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Skhosana Rebecca Mmamoagi , Nel Hanna
Published: March 2024

Community development interventions are welcomed in communities; however, their sustainability is often questioned. The goal of this study was to explore and describe the challenges faced in the development of community interventions by the development centres in the Tshwane region, Gauteng province, South Africa. The research study adopted a qualitative research approach. A non-probability sample was chosen, utilising a purposive sampling technique to select participants. The raw data were analysed and interpreted according to the eight steps outlined by Tesch. The article argues that top-down interventionscan create dependency and hinder communities from achieving sustainability and self-reliance. More emphasis should be placed on facilitating a process in which community members take charge of their assets and strengths to mobilise local solutions and improve inward functioning. Keywords: asset-based community development, challenges, community development, development centres, sustainable livelihoods
INFIDELITY AMONGST YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES: SUGGESTIONS FOR SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION
Authors: Ngwasheng Manare Belsie , Mbedzi Rembuluwani Paul
Published: March 2024

Infidelity is a common phenomenon in modern society and a major factor in marital dissolution across the globe. A qualitative research approach was used in this study to develop an in-depth understanding of the experiences and impact of infidelity amongst young married couples. The participants were purposively selected from a population of young married couples who had experienced infidelity in their marriage and lived within the municipal borders of Lepelle-Nkumpi, in Limpopo province, using the snowball technique. Tesch’s eight steps were used to analyse the data. To ensure the trustworthiness of the findings, the researchers assessed the qualitative data for credibility, transferability, dependability, and conformability. The findings highlight that young married couples experiencing marital infidelity require direction from social workers to understand the process of recovery from any type of infidelity to bring about improvement and change in their marriage. Keywords: infidelity experiences, infidelity, social work, social work interventions, young married couples
PARENTS’ EXPERIENCES OF PARTICIPATING IN DIVERSION PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW
Authors: Malesa Kgashane Johannes , Mashamba Magala Erick
Published: March 2024

A study of parental involvement in their children’s diversion programmes has been a gap in both practice and research. This article focuses on the parents’ experiences in the implementation of diversion programmes for children in conflict with the law. This was an exploratory, descriptive, contextual and phenomenological study with a qualitative approach. A risk-need responsivity model guided the study. Purposive sampling was used. Data collection was done through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews, and data were analysed through thematic content and verified using Lincoln and Guba’s model. Ethical considerations were taken into account throughout this study. The study established that many challenges facing parents affected their involvement in their children’s diversion programmes. Keywords: children, diversion programme, implementation, parents, participation
Laser Texturing of Soda Lime Glass Surface for Hydrophobic Surface in Wenzel State
Authors: Nur Najwa K.A. , Najihah Z. , Aqida S.N. , Ismail I. , Salwani M.S.
Published: March 2024

Glass surfaces tend to be hydrophilic when exposed to water resulting in a low water contact angle and high adhesion. Fabrication on a glass surface with low water adhesion can minimize the droplet’s adhesion conduct self-cleaning, and improve the cleanliness of the glass surface. This paper presents surface texturing of the soda-lime glass surface by laser processing three different patterns to improve water contact angle with low water adhesion on the modified glass surface. A design experiment method was developed to determine the effects of laser parameters on the glass surfaces. The laser parameters used are laser power between 0.45 and 1.05W and scanning speeds of 210, 420, and 600 mm/min. The effects of laser parameters on surface morphology, water contact angle measurement, and average surface roughness, Ra were investigated. The characterization was conducted for surface morphology, two-dimensional surface roughness profile, and water contact angle. The results show that the highest water contact angle obtained after laser texturing is up to 125.29° compared to the as-received surface with a contact angle of 32.35°. The highest water contact angle resulted from 420 mm/min scanning speed and 0.45 W of laser power, responding to the surface with a minimum range of Rax and Ray of 0.96 and 1.5 μm. These findings are significant for designing surface modification of self-cleaning glass surface applications like the automotive windscreens, and window panels for high-rise buildings.
Efektivitas Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Blended Learning Berbasis Aplikasi Moodle Pada Mata Pelajaran Geografi di SMA Negeri 12 Semarang
Authors: Indriyani Nanik , Sriyono Sriyono
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan model pembelajaran blended learning berbasis aplikasi Moodle dan mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan model pembelajaran blended learning berbasis aplikasi Moodle pada mata pelajaran Geografi terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas XI SMAN 12 Semarang. Populasi dalam penelitian ini yaitu siswa kelas XI IPS dengan pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling, kelas yang diteliti yaitu kelas XI IPS 4 sebagai kelas kontrol dan kelas XI IPS 5 sebagai kelas eksperimen dengan jumlah siswa masing-masing 36 siswa. Variabel penelitian meliputi Pelaksanaan model pembelajaran blended learning berbasis aplikasi Moodle dan Efektivitas penggunaan model pembelajaran blended learning berbasis aplikasi Moodle. Teknik analisis data melalui deskriptif persentase, uji N-Gain, dan uji T. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (1) pelaksanaan pembelajaran memiliki 3 tahapan yaitu tahap Seeking of information, Acquistition of information, dan Syntheizing of knowlwdge. Dengan penilaian perangkat pembelajaran dalam kategori “sangat baik”, kemampuan guru dalam mengelola pembelajaran dalam kategori “Sangat Baik”, serta respon siswa dalam kategori “menarik”. (2) Penggunaan model pembelajaran blended learning memiliki perbedaan nilai rata-rata yang signifikan dilihat dari hasil uji Mann-Whitney yaitu 0.009 < 0.05. Adanya perbedaan rata-rata ini dapat dikatakan efektif atau tidak berdasarkan hasil dari uji N-Gain persen yaitu 60% untuk kelas eksperimen termasuk dalam kategori “Cukup Efektif” dan 53% untuk kelas kontrol termasuk ke dalam kategori “Kurang Efektif”. Dapat disimpulkan penggunaan model pembelajaran blended learning efektif untuk diterapkan dalam pembelajaran pada siswa kelas XI-IPS SMA Negeri 12 Semarang untuk menjadi strategi pembelajaran pasca wabah Covid-19.
- PENGEMBANGAN MOBILE APPS ”STUNAMI” PADA MATERI MITIGASI BENCANA
Authors: Nizar Mochammad Naufal , Utomo Dwiyono Hari , Putra Alfyananda Kurnia
Published: March 2024

Pada abad 21 terjadi adanya perubahan paradigma di bidang Pendidikan. Aplikasi mobile merupakan aplikasi yang basis operasinya berada pada smartphone yang didalamnya dapat memuat perangkat pembelajaran yang dapat membantu dalam pembelajaran. Aplikasi mobile dapat di buat dengan menggunakan ISpring suite 10, dengan adanya software tersebut memudahkan pengguna pada saat membuat media yang bersifat mobile. Hasil analisis kebutuhan yang dilakukan maka di lakukan pengembangan mobile apps pada materi mitigasi bencana. Hasil analisis kebutuhan adalah landasan dalam mengembangkan produk agar sesuai kebutuhan. Tujuan pengembangan media ini adalah untuk mengembangkan dan menghasilkan produk multimedia interaktif berupa media pembelajaran berbasis aplikasi mobile pada materi Mitigasi Bencana. Dalam pengembangan ini menggunakan prosedur model ADDIE (analisis, desain, pengembangan, implementasi, dan evaluasi). Jenis data yang digunakan kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Dalam proses mengumpulkan data menggunakan angket, wawancara, serta dokumentasi kegiatan dengan teknik analisis data deskriptif persentase. Produk mobile apps akan diuji coba kelayakannya di MAN2 Kediri di kelas XI IPS 1. Berdasarkan hasil uji kelayakan oleh validator ahli media, materi dan hasil uji coba kelayakan di sekolah menyatakan Media pembelajaran mobile sangat layak digunakan untuk pembelajaran Geografi.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Geografi Berbasis Web Pada Materi Siklus Hidrologi untuk Siswa Kelas X di SMA N 1 Kejobong Kabupaten Purbalingga
Authors: Fadil Akbar Zulvyan Nurrul , Sholeh Muh
Published: March 2024

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Materi geografi yang memiliki cakupan luas dan bersifat abstrak membuat peserta didik sulit dalam memahami materi. Hasil observasi menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran geografi di SMA N 1 Kejobong menggunakan panduan modul cetak yang sudah ada di sekolah, dan belum ada pembaharuan bahan ajar yang dilakukan oleh pihak sekolah. Penelitian ini mengembangkan produk bahan ajar geografi berbasis web dengan menggunakan pendekatan ADDIE yang melalui 3 tahapan yaitu Analysis, Design, dan Development untuk mengetahui tingkat kelayakan produk tersebut. Uji kelayakan produk dilakukan melalui 2 tahap uji coba yaitu uji validasi oleh ahli yaitu 3 ahli bahan ajar, 2 ahli IT, dan 36 peserta didik. Hasil kelayakan produk oleh validator ahli bahan ajar diperoleh persentase sebesar 88% (sangat layak), validator ahli IT sebesar 87% (sangat layak), dan respon peserta didik sebesar 90,6% (sangat menarik). Tingkat kelayakan bahan ajar oleh ahli bahan ajar, dan ahli IT dinyatakan sangat layak, hasil respon peserta didik terhadap bahan ajar dinyatakan sangat menarik, sehingga bahan ajar dinyatakan layak digunakan.

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Geography is a study that has a wide range scope and is abstract, this problem makes it difficult for the student to understand the material. The observational study shows that the geography learning process in SMA N 1 Kejobong uses guidelines in the form of printed media that are provided by the school, and yet any renewal of study material from the school. This research to develop a web-based geography teaching material produced using the ADDIE approach which goes through 3 stages namely Analysis, Design, and Development to determine the feasibility level of the product. The product feasibility test was carried out through 2 trial stages, namely validation tests by experts, namely 3 teaching materials experts, 2 IT experts, and 36 students. The results of product feasibility by teaching material expert validators obtained a percentage of 88% (very feasible), IT expert validators of 87% (very feasible), and student responses of 90.6% (very interesting). Based on the feasibility level of the teaching material from teaching experts, IT experts are regarded as very feasible and the response of the students toward the teaching material is very interesting, therefore  teaching material is stated as a suitable teaching material.© 2023 Universitas Negeri Semarang
Efektivitas penggunaan physic educatio technology (PhET) terhadap kemampuan kognitif siswa pada materi lempeng tektonik
Authors: Aurora Nona Chalista , Sholeh Muh
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan Physic Education Technology (PhET) simulation terhadap kemampuan kognitif siswa pada materi lempeng tektonik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode pre-experimental design. Desain penelitian yang digunakan yaitu one grup pretest posttest design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas x semester 2 SMA N 3 Klaten tahun pelajaran 2023/2024. Sampel pada penelitian ini ditentukan dengan cara random sampling. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan yaitu soal tes, lembar observasi pelaksanaan pembelajaran, dan angket respon siswa. Analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif dan uji hipotesis. hasil analisis mengenai kemampuan guru dalam mengelola pembelajaran diperoleh skor rata-rata 3,56.efektivitas PhET pretest postest menunjukan bahwa nilai rata-rata N-Gain Score sebesar 0,5782 termasuk dalam kategori sedang. Sedangkan nilai rata-rata N-Gain dalam persen(%)  sebesar 57,82% termasuk dalam kategori cukup efektiv, ketuntasan klasikal siswa setelah dilaksanakan pembelajaran menggunakan PhET mendapatkan rata-rata 75%, dan respon siswa sebesar 82,187%. serta nilai rata-rata kemampuan kognitif siswa meningkat dilihat dari nilai pretest posttest.Oleh karena itu,dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan Physic Education Technology (PhET) efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan kognitif siswa.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Google Earth Berintegrasi Data USGS Terhadap Minat Belajar Siswa Kelas X SMAN 49 Jakarta.
Authors: Isnaeni Farah Fauzziyyah , Mataburu Ilham Badaruddin , Kusumawati Lia
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh media pembelajaran interaktif Google Earth yang berintegrasi data USGS terhadap minat belajar siswa kelas X di SMA Negeri 49 Jakarta. Penelitian ini termasuk ke dalam penelitian quasi eksperimen dengan desain Nonequivalent Control Group Design yang menggunakan kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan Purposive Sampling. Sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu kelas X.5 sebagai kelas eksperimen yang akan menggunakan aplikasi Google Earth dalam proses pembelajaran dan kelas X.6 sebagai kelas kontrol yang akan menggunakan powerpoint dalam proses pembelajaran. Instrument penelitian ini antara lain: instrument minat belajar siswa (Pre-Test & Post-Test) dan lembar observasi minat belajar siswa. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yakni uji intrumen, uji sebagai prasyarat analisis data, dan uji analisis data. Instrumen penelitian dinyatakan valid dan reliabel, serta data dinyatakan normal dan homogen. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, perolehan rata-rata post-test kelas eksperimen sebesar 81% berkategori Sangat Baik Sekali dan kelas kontrol sebesar 75% berkategori Sangat Baik. Penggunaan media Google Earth yang berintegrasi dengan data USGS memberikan pengaruh seperti siswa menjadi lebih senang, bersemangat, berantusias dan aktif selama diskusi berlangsung. Analisis data menggunakan uji Independent Sample T-test diperoleh bahwa taraf signifikansi (Sig.) sebesar (0,006 < 0,05), maka H0 ditolak dan HA diterima. Sehingga terdapat pengaruh positif minat belajar siswa di kelas X SMAN 49 Jakarta setelah menggunakan aplikasi Google Earth yang terintegrasi data USGS dalam pembelajaran geografi.
Analisis Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Petani Dalam Bertani Jagung Di Bawah Tegakan Terhadap Kelestarian Hutan Kecamatan Geyer Kabupaten Grobogan
Authors: Rofiah Atik Ulfa , Banowati Eva
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this research are to analyze the knowledge and the attitude of forest farmers in farming corn under canopy cover Geyer district Grobogan regency. The population studied is farmers pesanggem in Jambangan village. Sample collection using purposive sampling with 97 respondents. Data collection was carried out by observation, documentation, questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis techniques using descriptive percentages and multiple linier regression. The result showed that farmers knowledge had an average of 74,40% with good criteria, while farmers attitude had an average of 64,51% with good criteria. After conducting multiple linear regression test simultaneously, there is an influence of knowledge and attitude of farmers in corn farming under forest canopy by 3%, meaning that the contribution of knowledge and attitude of farmers in this study does not have plenty effect on farming under forest because the rest is influence by other variables outside the arranged model. Farmers need to raise the participation in activities or counseling which held by Perhutani to increase knowledge so that it could give good impact for them.