bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Three-Dimensional High-Precision Numerical Simulations of Free-Product DNAPL Extraction in Potential Emergency Scenarios: A Test Study in a PCE-Contaminated Alluvial Aquifer (Parma, Northern Italy)
Authors: Feo Alessandra , Pinardi Riccardo , Artoni Andrea , Celico Fulvio
Published: June 2023

Chlorinated organic compounds are widespread aquifer contaminants. They are known to be dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs). Therefore, they are denser than water and immiscible with other fluids. Their migration into the environment in variably saturated zones can cause severe damage. For this reason, optimizing those actions that minimize the negative impact of these compounds in the subsurface is essential. This paper presented a numerical model simulating the free-product DNAPL migration and extraction through a purpose-designed pumping well in a potential emergency scenario. The numerical simulations were performed using CactusHydro, a numerical code that uses a high-resolution shock-capturing flux conservative method to resolve the non-linear coupled partial differential equations of a three-phase immiscible fluid flow recently proposed in the literature, including the contaminant extraction at the base of the aquifer. We investigated the temporal (and spatial) evolution of its migration in the Parma (Northern Italy) porous alluvial aquifer following the saturation contour profiles of the three-phase fluid flow in variably saturated zones. The results indicated that this numerical approach can simulate the contaminant migration in the subsurface and the pumping of the free-product from a well screened at the base of the aquifer system. Moreover, the simulation showed the possibility of recovering about two-thirds of the free-product, in agreement with the scientific literature.
Carbon Offsetting-Driven Multi-Actor Low-Carbon Collaborative Evolutionary Game Analysis
Authors: Zhou Ziao , Li Yuan , Zhang Yongli
Published: June 2023

The proactive strategic choice for low-carbon collaboration among various sectors of society is to promote low-carbon transformation of the industrial chain through carbon offsetting. This study delves into the strategy selection and game process of carbon offset actions with participation from businesses, government, and public, thus revealing the dynamic evolutionary relationship of the behavior of each stakeholder. A multi-agent low-carbon collaboration evolutionary game model is established, driven by carbon compensation. The game process undergoes an evolutionary trend simulation, strategy evolution analysis, and key parameter sensitivity analysis, ultimately identifying the optimal cooperative mode and key influencing factors among various stakeholders. The study found that an evolutionary equilibrium and stable strategy exists in the game process of enterprise, government, and public participation in carbon offsetting. The initial participation willingness of each stakeholder has an impact on the strategy choices of other stakeholders. Behaviors such as leading by example, punishment for violators, reasonable subsidy intensity, and active public supervision have a positive effect in promoting carbon offsetting policies and low-carbon collaboration. The research findings offer theoretical insights into promoting efficient multi-party green cooperation and accomplishing low-carbon transformation of the industrial chain under the ‘dual-carbon’ goal.
Exploring Customer Behavior in Shopping Malls: A Study of Rest Areas in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Authors: Jung Chuloh , Abdelaziz Mahmoud Naglaa Sami
Published: June 2023

The city of Dubai has a population of 3.34 million and boasts 65 shopping malls, with an additional 10 currently under construction. As a result of the oppressive climate, shopping malls have emerged as de facto community centers and public squares where Dubai residents can congregate, socialize, and participate in various events. This paper aims to examine the spatial features of indoor and outdoor rest areas within Dubai’s shopping malls and identify key factors that can enhance user satisfaction in each area. To achieve this, literature studies were conducted to extract evaluation factors, such as comfort, aesthetics, convenience, and accessibility for rest areas adjacent to the escalator, restroom, open corridor, and outdoor locations. An empirical study was then carried out, where field observations and user-satisfaction surveys were conducted in the indoor and outdoor rest areas of three prominent malls, namely the Dubai Mall, Dubai Festival City, and Mirdif City Center. The results of the study indicate that in open-corridor rest areas, easy access was highly rated in the satisfaction survey, while noise and privacy maintenance received lower ratings. Comparatively, outdoor rest areas scored higher on the satisfaction survey than indoor rest areas, such as the rest area next to the escalator, open-corridor rest area, and rest area next to the bathroom. This study’s findings can provide a foundation for future rest-area planning that better reflects the needs and desires of users.
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Based on Social Recycling: A Case Study with Waste Picker Cooperatives in Brasília, Brazil
Authors: Mesquita Julia Luz Camargos , Gutberlet Jutta , de Araujo Katiuscia Pereira , Cruvinel Vanessa Resende Nogueira , Duarte Fabiano Harada
Published: June 2023

Solid waste is a major contributor to climate change due to the release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) during the decomposition of waste. As a consequence, waste should be avoided, and an appropriate destination should be given to all materials that are discarded. While not the only strategy, recycling is a fundamental process in addressing this problem. In 2013, a study carried out with one waste picker cooperative in São Paulo has paved the way to assessing the impact of recycling on GHG emission reduction, by using the methodological tools of the Clean Development Mechanism of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change. The objective of our study is to evaluate the applicability of this methodology to different work environments, measuring greenhouse gas emission reductions and energy saving as a consequence of recycling. Our study involves three waste picker organizations located in the city of Brasília, Brazil. The three cooperatives have made secondary data for 2019 on their material input and output available. The following variables were considered: type and amount of solid waste collected, type of machines used, energy sources and transport routes. The data analysis verified that waste picker organizations significantly contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and energy savings. We conclude that this methodology can be applied successfully to calculate emission reductions and energy savings from material recycling in different recycling contexts. Ultimately, this research recognizes the positive environmental and climate impact of the work of waste pickers, which needs to be recognized and remunerated.
Bridging the Great Divide: Investigating the Potent Synergy between Leadership, Zhong-Yong Philosophy, and Green Innovation in China
Authors: You Chengde , Zhao Ziwen , Yu Mengyuan , Khattak Shoukat Iqbal
Published: June 2023

Zhong-yong thinking, a typical value orientation and mode of thought in traditional Chinese culture, has garnered significant scholarly attention. Various cross-sectional studies have explored the relationship between Zhong-yong thinking and innovation; yet, research specifically examining the impact of Zhong-yong thinking on green innovation is scarce. This study adopts the upper echelons theory and theory of manager cognition to investigate the influence of entrepreneurs’ Zhong-yong thinking on green innovation while simultaneously considering institutional pressure and enterprise ownership types as boundary conditions. By analyzing 302 questionnaire responses, the empirical results demonstrate a direct positive effect of Zhong-yong thinking on green innovation. Moreover, institutional pressure positively moderates the relationship between Zhong-yong thinking and green innovation. State-owned enterprises exhibit a more significant impact of Zhong-yong thinking on green innovation than non-SOEs. Overall, this study contributes to the theoretical research of Zhong-yong in management disciplines, particularly in the green innovation literature. Its findings also hold implications for the practice of green innovation in enterprises.
Facilitating the Management of Protected Areas through Multi-Level Ecosystem Accounting on an Example in West Africa
Authors: Buchhorn Marcel , Van den Hoof Catherine , Smets Bruno , Weber Jean-Louis , Sanon Arsene Alain , Tiemtoré Souleymane
Published: June 2023

West Africa, already highly influenced by the negative effects of climate change, is additionally characterized by rapid population growth, endemic poverty, and insecurity. This is affecting the natural capital of its ecosystems and the services they provide. Natural capital accounting (NCA) provides the fundamental evidence base required for informing economics and environmental decisions, thus strengthening the conservation and management of natural resources. The objective of this study is to showcase the development and evaluation of a semi-automated NCA platform (Sys4ENCA) designed to support decision making in the context of protected areas management in a multi-level example in western Africa. The accounting results highlight that simulations at the broader scale using national public data show that the natural capital of ecosystems in western Africa depends strongly on the mean climate and its variability. Evaluating regional datasets, the simulation with the platform shows that pressure on land in combination with weak governance reduces the capability of the ecosystem to deliver the required services in a sustainable manner, i.e., in the eastern part of the Bafing-Falémé landscape, where mining and intensive agriculture are fueling loss of natural capital. The results of Tier-3 accounting using local datasets enhanced the spatial variability and highlighted additional hotspots of degradation compared to the regional results, i.e., the prospective construction of a hydro-electricity dam (Koukoutamba) in the southern part of the Moyen-Bafing National Park located in the Bafing-Falémé landscape. The Sys4ENCA platform, combined with a multi-level approach, showed itself to be a valuable tool to facilitate protected area management as it provides not only consolidated information at a local scale but also the broader context and external pressures, i.e., climate change and demand for land. Given its automatized nature, the platform reduces human errors and increases the efficiency, speed, and harmonisation of computation over long timeframes and spatial scales.
Methanol Vehicles in China: A Review from a Policy Perspective
Authors: Li Chengjiang , Jia Tingwen , Wang Shiyuan , Wang Xiaolin , Negnevitsky Michael , Wang Honglei , Hu Yujie , Xu Weibin , Zhou Na , Zhao Gang
Published: June 2023

Mature methanol vehicle technology with low exhaust emissions and economic benefits are a viable way to mitigate oil dependency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, pilot projects for methanol vehicles have been carried out in 10 different cities in China over the last decade. They positively affect the economy and the environment, as shown by the acceptance results. This study chronologically reviewed the previous development and adopted pertinent policies determine the feasibility of deploying methanol vehicles from national to provincial levels. Based on the analysis and evaluations, the local government is suggested to make the following dynamic policy recommendations: (a) Before reaching the “carbon peak”, development strategies should be formulated according to the resource situation of each region. Priority should be given to the deployment of coal-to-methanol vehicles and bio-methanol vehicles to maximize the economy, so as to promote the construction of transmission and distribution systems, advance the manufacturing process of methanol fuel, and prepare the technology for the next stage. (b) In the second stage, the advancement of CO2-to-methanol technology should be promoted, focusing on the development of green methanol vehicles to better contribute to the “carbon neutrality”.
Cubane Copper(I) Iodide Clusters with Remotely Functionalized Phosphine Ligands: Synthesis, Structural Characterization and Optical Properties
Authors: Bissessar Damien , Thierry Thibault , Egly Julien , Giuso Valerio , Achard Thierry , Steffanut Pascal , Mauro Matteo , Bellemin-Laponnaz Stéphane
Published: June 2023

We present here the synthesis, chemical, and photophysical study of a series of three new copper halide derivatives, namely 2a–c. They are all tetranuclear copper-iodide clusters of general formula [Cu(μ3-I)P]4 consisting of a cubane-like {Cu4I4} motif and P = phosphine. They differ in the type of the phosphines used as ligands: a monophosphine with a single pendant ester unit (complex 2a), two pendant ester units (2b), and a diphosphine containing two esters in the linker (2c). The molecular structure of the complexes was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. All the investigated derivatives were found to be photo- and thermally-stable luminescent species. In the solid state, the complexes display intense and long-lived photoluminescence in the orange region with PLQY values of 0.43–0.84 at room temperature associated mainly with a 3CC excited state with mixed 3XMCT character.
Geometric Shape Characterisation Based on a Multi-Sweeping Paradigm
Authors: Žalik  Borut , Strnad  Damjan , Podgorelec  David , Kolingerová  Ivana , Nerat  Andrej , Lukač  Niko , Kohek  Štefan , Lukač  Luka
Published: June 2023

The characterisation of geometric shapes produces their concise description and is, therefore, important for subsequent analyses, for example in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or shape matching. A new method for extracting characterisation vectors of 2D geometric shapes is proposed in this paper. The shape of interest, embedded into a raster space, is swept several times by sweep-lines having different slopes. The interior shape’s points, being in the middle of its boundary and laying on the actual sweep-line, are identified at each stage of the sweeping process. The midpoints are then connected iteratively into chains. The chains are filtered, vectorised, and normalised. The obtained polylines from the vectorisation step are used to design the shape’s characterisation vector for further application-specific analyses. The proposed method was verified on numerous shapes, where single- and multi-threaded implementations were compared. Finally, characterisation vectors, among which some were rotated and scaled, were determined for these shapes. The proposed method demonstrated a good rotation- and scaling-invariant identification of equal shapes.
On the Approximation of Fractional-Order Differential Equations Using Laplace Transform and Weeks Method
Authors: Kamran  , Khan Sharif Ullah , Haque Salma , Mlaiki Nabil
Published: June 2023

Differential equations of fractional order arising in engineering and other sciences describe nature sufficiently in terms of symmetry properties. In this article, a numerical method based on Laplace transform and numerical inverse Laplace transform for the numerical modeling of differential equations of fractional order is developed. The analytic inversion can be very difficult for complex forms of the transform function. Therefore, numerical methods are used for the inversion of the Laplace transform. In general, the numerical inverse Laplace transform is an ill-posed problem. This difficulty has led to various numerical methods for the inversion of the Laplace transform. In this work, the Weeks method is utilized for the numerical inversion of the Laplace transform. In our proposed numerical method, first, the fractional-order differential equation is converted to an algebraic equation using Laplace transform. Then, the transformed equation is solved in Laplace space using algebraic techniques. Finally, the Weeks method is utilized for the inversion of the Laplace transform. Weeks method is one of the most efficient numerical methods for the computation of the inverse Laplace transform. We have considered five test problems for validation of the proposed numerical method. Based on the comparison between analytical results and the Weeks method results, the reliability and effectiveness of the Weeks method for fractional-order differential equations was confirmed.
Domperidone Protects Cells from Intoxication with Clostridioides difficile Toxins by Inhibiting Hsp70-Assisted Membrane Translocation
Authors: Braune-Yan Maria , Jia Jinfang , Wahba Mary , Schmid Johannes , Papatheodorou Panagiotis , Barth Holger , Ernst Katharina
Published: June 2023

Clostridioides difficile infections cause severe symptoms ranging from diarrhea to pseudomembranous colitis due to the secretion of AB-toxins, TcdA and TcdB. Both toxins are taken up into cells through receptor-mediated endocytosis, autoproteolytic processing and translocation of their enzyme domains from acidified endosomes into the cytosol. The enzyme domains glucosylate small GTPases such as Rac1, thereby inhibiting processes such as actin cytoskeleton regulation. Here, we demonstrate that specific pharmacological inhibition of Hsp70 activity protected cells from TcdB intoxication. In particular, the established inhibitor VER-155008 and the antiemetic drug domperidone, which was found to be an Hsp70 inhibitor, reduced the number of cells with TcdB-induced intoxication morphology in HeLa, Vero and intestinal CaCo-2 cells. These drugs also decreased the intracellular glucosylation of Rac1 by TcdB. Domperidone did not inhibit TcdB binding to cells or enzymatic activity but did prevent membrane translocation of TcdB’s glucosyltransferase domain into the cytosol. Domperidone also protected cells from intoxication with TcdA as well as CDT toxin produced by hypervirulent strains of Clostridioides difficile. Our results reveal Hsp70 requirement as a new aspect of the cellular uptake mechanism of TcdB and identified Hsp70 as a novel drug target for potential therapeutic strategies required to combat severe Clostridioides difficile infections.
A Novel, Low-Cost, Position-Sensitive Neutron Detector to Support Thick-Target Inverse Kinematics Experiments for Nuclear Data Measurements
Authors: Smith R. , Stowell J. P. , Barker D. , Thompson L. F.
Published: June 2023

High quality nuclear data lie at the heart of accurately modelling stellar systems and terrestrial nuclear reactors. However, some key reaction cross sections have large uncertainties, which limit such models in predicting isotopic abundances and other aspects of stellar evolution, along with key operational parameters for nuclear reactors. Reactions involving neutrons are particularly difficult to measure experimentally in laboratories, not least due to the unique challenges involved when detecting neutrons. We present a new approach to measuring nuclear reactions involving neutrons by exploiting the Thick-Target Inverse Kinematics (TTIK) approach. For such measurements, a new detector called ATTIKUS (A Thick-Target Inverse Kinematics detector by Universities in Sheffield) is under construction. Here we present designs and Geant4 Monte-Carlo simulations of the detector. The simulations indicate that a neutron position reconstruction resolution of 10 cm is obtainable and demonstrate how this device could be applied to the 13C(α,n) reaction, which is considered to be the main neutron source for the s-process in low-mass Asymptotic Giant Branch stars. In the TTIK method, the emission position of the neutron (the nuclear interaction position in a gaseous target) is directly linked to the centre-of-mass energy of the reaction. Therefore, a position resolution will translate into an energy resolution, depending on the beam-target combination. The inverse reaction, 16O(n,α), causes a large uncertainty in calculating the effective neutron multiplication factor, Keff in nuclear reactors, so improvements are required here.
Deoptimization of FMDV P1 Region Results in Robust Serotype-Independent Viral Attenuation
Authors: Medina Gisselle N. , Spinard Edward , Azzinaro Paul A. , Rodriguez-Calzada Monica , Gutkoska Joseph , Kloc Anna , Rieder Elizabeth A. , Taillon Bruce E. , Mueller Stephen , de los Santos Teresa , Segundo Fayna Diaz-San
Published: June 2023

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), caused by the FMD virus (FMDV), is a highly contagious disease of cloven-hoofed livestock that can have severe economic impacts. Control and prevention strategies, including the development of improved vaccines, are urgently needed to effectively control FMD outbreaks in endemic settings. Previously, we employed two distinct strategies (codon pair bias deoptimization (CPD) and codon bias deoptimization (CD)) to deoptimize various regions of the FMDV serotype A subtype A12 genome, which resulted in the development of an attenuated virus in vitro and in vivo, inducing varying levels of humoral responses. In the current study, we examined the versatility of the system by using CPD applied to the P1 capsid coding region of FMDV serotype A subtype, A24, and another serotype, Asia1. Viruses carrying recoded P1 (A24-P1Deopt or Asia1-P1Deopt) exhibited different degrees of attenuation (i.e., delayed viral growth kinetics and replication) in cultured cells. Studies in vivo using a mouse model of FMD demonstrated that inoculation with the A24-P1Deopt and Asia1-P1Deopt strains elicited a strong humoral immune response capable of offering protection against challenge with homologous wildtype (WT) viruses. However, different results were obtained in pigs. While clear attenuation was detected for both the A24-P1Deopt and Asia1-P1Deopt strains, only a limited induction of adaptive immunity and protection against challenge was detected, depending on the inoculated dose and serotype deoptimized. Our work demonstrates that while CPD of the P1 coding region attenuates viral strains of multiple FMDV serotypes/subtypes, a thorough assessment of virulence and induction of adaptive immunity in the natural host is required in each case in order to finely adjust the degree of deoptimization required for attenuation without affecting the induction of protective adaptive immune responses.
Konsep Open-plan pada Rumah Tinggal: Studi Kasus, Rumah di Gg.Ramdhan II 128/47, Bandung
Authors: Arliana Alfira , Selma Arina Nada , Nugroho Ardianto
Published: June 2023

Kebutuhan lahan untuk membangun rumah pada lokasi kota padat penduduk semakin terbatas dan memiliki harga yang sangat tinggi, sehingga banyak orang membangun rumah dengan me-maksimalkan penggunaan luasan lahan, namun tetap menjunjung tinggi estetika dan kenyamanan. Untuk mewujudkan hal tersebut, salah satu caranya adalah dengan penerapan konsep open plan pada perancangan rumah.  Tujuan dari artikel ini adalah membuktikan bahwa prinsip open-plan bisa lebih menekankan luasan rumah yang minimalis juga bisa memiliki sirkulasi aktivitas yang baik, tanpa khawatir akan luasan yang kecil. Melalui artikel ini, penulis akan memberikan deskripsi tentang rumah tinggal yang telah mengaplikasikan konsep open plan dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif melalui pendekatan studi kasus. Kajian ini juga akan membahas kelebihan dan kekurangan yang disesuaikan dengan fungsi rumah sesuai dengan penelitian yang telah ada.
Penerapan Material Ramah Lingkungan pada Microlibrary Bima Kota Bandung
Authors: Bella Christa , Darmayanti Tessa Eka
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini didasari kegelisahan penulis mengenai perilaku masyarakat Indonesia terhadap penggunaan plastik sekali pakai hingga akhirnya menimbulkan penumpukan limbah plastik. Kerusakan hingga bencana alam kerap terjadi akibat penumpukan limbah plastik, hingga akhirnya masyarakat sadar akan pentingnya edukasi ramah lingkungan dan daur ulang sedari dini. Mengedukasi masyarakat khususnya anak-anak tentang ramah lingkungan dapat dimulai melalui sarana edukasi yang memadai. Dalam konteks tersebut, penelitian ini mengambil contoh perancangan Microlibrary Bima yang berlokasi di Jalan Bima Utara Kota Bandung. Microlibrary Bima merupakan sarana edukasi di area pemukiman warga yang menjadi salah satu alternatif untuk meningkatkan mutu pendidikan khususnya bagi anak-anak, yang menerapkan penggunaan material ramah lingkungan pada fasad bangunan. Meskipun selama masa pandemi ini Microlibrary Bima tidak beroperasi, tidak menjadikan hal tersebut sebagai halangan bahwa Microlibrary Bima merupakan bangunan yang menarik untuk dibahas. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah kualitatif dengan metode penelitian analisis deskriptif. Tulisan ini memberikan pemaparan mengenai pentingnya pengaplikasian material ramah lingkungan dalam menciptakan sarana edukasi sebagai contoh nyata bagi anak untuk mempelajari konsep ramah lingkungan. Hasil analisis menyimpulkan bahwa perancangan Microlibrary Bima sebagai sarana edukasi yang menerapkan material ramah lingkungan dapat menjadi contoh nyata bagi anak untuk belajar dan menyadari manfaat pentingnya mempelajari konsep ramah lingkungan dan turut berkontribusi dalam mengembangkan karakter anak yang peduli terhadap lingkungan.

 

Kata Kunci: Microlibrary Bima, ramah lingkungan, daur ulang, material
Optimalisasi Pemanfaatan Material Furnitur dalam Desain Interior Berkelanjutan
Authors: Paryoko Vijar Galax Putra Jagat , Rachman Raden Ayu Firdausi Novira
Published: June 2023

Industri interior merupakan salah satu sektor yang mampu bertahan bahkan dalam masa pandemi dewasa ini. Kebutuhan akan material yang cukup tinggi untuk memproduksi furnitur dan bagian lain dalam industri ini menjadi perhatian jika dikaitkan dengan pengembangan berkelanjutan yang telah menjadi penekanan dalam desain sejak Tahun 2000-an dan bahkan semakin menjadi pertimbangan setelah merebaknya pandemi. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menemukan optimasi pemanfaatan material yang dapat dilakukan terkait pada tahap kebijakan, perancangan, hingga produksi. Metode simulasi menjadi strategi utama penelitian, didukung dengan kajian literatur. Ditemukan bahwa pemilihan material berupa multiplek memiliki daya dukung yang tinggi terhadap pengembangan berkelanjutan karena pertimbangan bahan baku, pengolahan, hingga desain. Dengan memanfaatkan material tersebut, dapat ditemukan pula bahwa terdapat desain dimensi bagian-bagian furnitur tertentu yang diperhitungkan cukup efisien untuk digunakan.
DESAFIO (1965)
Authors: Sales Barbosa Vinicius
Published: June 2023

Da mesma forma que o termo Ditadura Militar foi muito debatido na historiografia brasileira a respeito desse período histórico, a expressão Estado de Exceção gera discussões sobre a complexidade de sua definição, de maneira que a polissemia do termo remete a vários significados possíveis. O objetivo do presente texto é realizar essa discussão terminológica a fim de subsidiar a análise do filme O Desafio (1965), obra do Cinema Novo Brasileiro lançada após o golpe civil-militar de 1964.  Devido a sua época de produção e pelos temas trabalhados em sua narrativa, sustentamos que a obra cinematográfica ao ser analisada possibilita a compreensão dos ânimos da sociedade brasileira e dos projetos políticos do Estado de Exceção que havia sido instaurado pela ação golpista dos setores civis e militares.
O RAP COMO FERRAMENTA DIDÁTICA NO ENSINO DE HISTÓRIA
Authors: Pereira Laisa Lopes
Published: June 2023

A pesquisa possui como ponto norteador investigar e refletir como o rap pode contribuir como ferramenta didática no ensino de História, suas possibilidades para a construção do conhecimento nessa disciplina, tendo como letras escolhidas as que fazem referência a temas relacionados à História e suas correlações. Prender a atenção dos alunos e despertar o interesse nas aulas se tornou desafiador nos dias atuais; logo, uma das inúmeras formas de aproximar os adolescentes durante as aulas está na arte de inserir o seu cotidiano como uma alternativa para interligar os conteúdos com a sua realidade e, dessa forma, sentirem-se representados. Partindo desse pressuposto, a música é uma ferramenta capaz de conectá-los, já que está inserida em distintos momentos da vida, seja em momentos alegres seja tristes.
RESENHA DO LIVRO
Authors: De Morais Uba e Barbosa Ana Laura , Câmara Maria Eduarda
Published: June 2023

Julie Dorrico é uma importante autora e ativista indígena contemporânea, que nasceu em Rondônia e pertence ao povo Macuxi. É pesquisadora e curadora de literatura indígena, e doutora em teoria da literatura, pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUC/RS). Em seu trabalho de valorização da literatura indígena, é uma das administradoras do perfil @leiamulheresindigenas do Instagram e coordena o Grupo de Estudo em Memória e Teoria Indígena (Gemti).  Além disso, é colunista da plataforma Ecoa na UOL, na qual escreve textos, apoiada pelo Itaú cultural, que abordam várias temáticas ligadas aos povos originários, entre elas a literatura indígena. Ela é uma das autoras do livro “De repente adolescente” (2021), coletânea de contos sobre as primeiras experiências da adolescência. Além disso, ela é uma das organizadoras dos livros “As diferenças no ensino de filosofia: reflexões sobre filosofia e/da educação”, “Literatura indígena brasileira contemporânea: criação, crítica e recepção” e outros, sendo autora também de vários artigos.
#PassTheMicYouth Multimedia Program: Setting the Stage to Amplify Youth Voices
Authors: Gonzalez Maru , McKee Katherine , Kokozos Michael , Shealy Luke , Chan Sam
Published: June 2023

The #PassTheMicYouth multimedia program is a youth-centered, youth-led podcast and blog that amplifies the voices and lived experiences of young people across social identity groups. Grounded in a positive youth development framework and informed by a critical pedagogical tradition, #PassTheMicYouth shines a spotlight on sociopolitical issues important to young people and provides a platform that supports creativity and candor. Archived podcast episodes and blog posts are accompanied by lesson plans Extension professionals and other educators can use to promote dialogue and critical reflection among youth and adult audiences. This article introduces the #PassTheMicYouth program and examines potential applications for youth-serving professionals.
Go Among the People: Travel as Nontraditional Professional Development
Authors: Bramwell Stephen
Published: June 2023

Extension agents obtain professional development (PD) through a variety of means, some of which have been critiqued as lacking in creativity or involvement of experiential learning approaches. As Extension engages in reinvention and reimaging in response to competition in the information marketplace, direct and candid connections with a changing clientele are essential. In this article, I propose the value of travel as a form of nontraditional PD, present an approach to manufacturing relevant encounters, and include a case study to illustrate the application of this approach. Nontraditional PD allows professionals to creatively adapt programming to community need and character.
Senior Access Points: Increasing Awareness of Aging-Related Resources
Authors: Schneider Sue , Brothers Allyson
Published: June 2023

As the United States' population ages, connecting older adults to supportive resources is more important than ever. Colorado State University Extension has played a central role in implementing Senior Access Points, a program that delivers community outreach and education regarding aging-related resources available to older adults and caregivers. This article outlines four key components of development of the program: building a website, producing outreach materials, training volunteer ambassadors, and establishing a county-wide, coordinated outreach effort designed to break down resource access barriers. With outreach strategies tested and established in one county, the program is now being replicated by Extension professionals across Colorado.
Animal Disaster Training: Assessing Disaster Preparedness and Perceptions of Responders
Authors: Huston Carla
Published: June 2023

Extension has an important role in addressing animal issues in communities. An evaluation of animal disaster preparedness and perceptions of participants in a large-animal emergency training course was conducted through precourse and postcourse surveys, and survey data from first responders were compared to those of other participants. Few participants had personal disaster plans that included animals. After taking the course, participants demonstrated greater appreciation for collaborating agencies and better recognition of the importance of animal handling, animal behavior, and animal first aid/triage. Overall, participants identified equipment safety and personal protective equipment as the most important topics for which training is needed. Implications for Extension disaster management education programs exist.
Thinking Globally About Universities and Extension: The Convergence of University-Based and Centralized Extension Systems in China
Authors: Swanson Louis , Mao KuoRay
Published: June 2023

The U.S. university-based extension system model has been successful nationally, but not adopted globally. Various historical factors rendered the U.S. system a less attractive option for emerging post-WWII nations. However, current changes in education and extension landscapes are creating new opportunities for the globalization of U.S. Extension. Specifically, both the U.S. and Chinese extension systems now face the common challenge of delivering meaningful university-based extension under shifting conditions. This commonality creates opportunities for exploring long-term, synergistic university-based extension systems and potentially achieving associated benefits worldwide.
Tracking College Enrollment Rates for Precollege Program Alumni
Authors: Hetherington Chelsea
Published: June 2023

Many Extension precollege programs seek to increase young people's interest in and aspirations toward college by fostering the development of skills that support a successful college transition. By pairing existing data with participant enrollment records, Extension professionals can more easily capture the impact of precollege programs on college enrollment and degree attainment. This article summarizes the process a group of us at Michigan State University Extension use to track Michigan 4-H precollege program alumni college enrollment rates, leveraging existing data from the National Student Clearinghouse and the Michigan Department of Education. Our method is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to measure and share precollege program impacts.
Marketing for Next Gen Extension Clientele Through the Use of Geofilters
Authors: Davis Jamie , Rufener Samara , Dennis Alan , Murphy Ann
Published: June 2023

Research supports Extension educators' use of social media as an engagement, outreach, and marketing tool beyond posts shared by staff and faculty. This article highlights the practical use of Snapchat geofilters at county and statewide Extension events to support the creation of user-generated content and increase Extension's visibility with the public. The development and implementation of an innovative statewide marketing project resulted in data and recommendations that can help Extension educators make meaningful marketing decisions.
NOP2-mediated m5C Modification of c-Myc in an EIF3A-Dependent Manner to Reprogram Glucose Metabolism and Promote Hepatocellular Carcinoma Progression
Authors: Zhang Hao , Zhai Xiangyu , Liu Yanfeng , Xia Zhijia , Xia Tong , Du Gang , Zhou Huaxin , Franziska Strohmer Dorothee , Bazhin Alexandr V. , Li Ziqiang , Wang Xianqiang , Jin Bin , Guo Deliang
Published: June 2023

Mitochondrial dysfunction and glycolysis activation are improtant hallmarks of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). NOP2 is an S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferase that regulates the cell cycle and proliferation activities. In this study, found that NOP2 contributes to HCC progression by promoting aerobic glycolysis. Our results revealed that NOP2 was highly expressed in HCC and that it was associated with unfavorable prognosis. NOP2 knockout in combination with sorafenib enhanced sorafenib sensitivity, which, in turn, led to marked tumor growth inhibition. Mechanistically, we identified that NOP2 regulates the c-Myc expression in an m5C-modification manner to promote glycolysis. Moreover, our results revealed that m5C methylation induced c-Myc mRNA degradation in an eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 subunit A (EIF3A)-dependent manner. In addition, NOP2 was found to increase the expression of the glycolytic genes LDHA, TPI1, PKM2, and ENO1. Furthermore, MYC associated zinc finger protein (MAZ) was identified as the major transcription factor that directly controlled the expression of NOP2 in HCC. Notably, in a patient-derived tumor xenograft (PDX) model, adenovirus-mediated knockout of NOP2 maximized the antitumor effect and prolonged the survival of PDX-bearing mice. Our cumulative findings revealed the novel signaling pathway MAZ/NOP2/c-Myc in HCC and uncovered the important roles of NOP2 and m5C modifications in metabolic reprogramming. Therefore, targeting the MAZ/NOP2/c-Myc signaling pathway is suggested to be a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of HCC.
Toward New Generic Delimitations in Polygalaceae II: Senega
Authors: Pastore José Floriano Barêa , Martinez Agustina , Abbott J. Richard , Neubig Kurt
Published: June 2023

Based on phylogenetic and morphological evidence, the New World clade of Polygala L. is here recognized as the genus Senega Spach, with three subgenera: the typical Senega, Clinclinia (DC.) J. F. B. Pastore & Agust. Martinez, and Monninopsis (S. F. Blake) J. F. B. Pastore & J. R. Abbott. The subgenera Clinclinia and Monninopsis are based on previous infrageneric delimitations of Chodat and Blake. The subgenus Senega is further divided into 16 sections, with seven new sections designated here: Cleistogamae J. F. B. Pastore & J. R. Abbott, Cruciatae J. F. B. Pastore & J. R. Abbott, Cuspidatae J. F. B. Pastore, Exiguae J. F. B. Pastore, Revolutae J. F. B. Pastore, Sanguineae J. F. B. Pastore & J. R. Abbott, and Verticillatae J. F. B. Pastore & J. R. Abbott. Keys are provided for the subgenera of Senega and also for the sections of Senega subg. Senega.
The Weibull Distribution with Estimable Shift Parameter
Authors: Onuoha Henry Chukwuemeka , Osuji George A. , Etaga Harrison O. , Obulezi Okechukwu J.
Published: June 2023

In this paper, a new lifetime distribution known as the Shifted Weibull (SHW) distribution with a shift parameter that does not necessarily determine the lower boundary of the support variable is proposed and studied. The study is motivated by the Shifted Exponential (SHE), Shifted Exponential-G (SHE-G) family of distributions and centred on shift parameter that is estimable. Some properties were derived. Estimation techniques namely; the maximum likelihood, least squares, weighted least squares, maximum product spacing, Cramer-von-Mises, Anderson-Darling and the right-tailed Anderson-Darling estimations are used. Two real data sets were deployed to show the usefulness and superiority of the proposed distribution relative to the parent distribution and other competing distributions. The weighted least squares estimator gave the best classical estimates of the parameters compared to other methods considered.
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, MRCAS, Madurai, Rajeswari P. , Purushothaman S. ,   Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Adama Science and Technology, Adama, Ethiopia
Published: June 2023

Education is an act of imparting information to the human brain with necessary exposures to solved methods, for example, practical as a repetitive process. Each teacher at various levels of class teaching adopts different strategies to make the students learn the concepts and expect 100% results from their students. However, few students with dedicated efforts are not able to clear the examinations on time and many students don’t find any interest in learning the concepts. The reason could be they are attracted by the lectures or students have no interest in the courses. Aim: To make students show interest in learning the courses with little effort. Methodology: To present the concepts in an easier way to the students and not make it a cumbersome topic. Include a video presentation for every subtopic with relevant attractive background music.
Use special and novel (artificial intelligence) techniques to bring the attention of the student’s brains in the classroom lectures.

Teachers should adopt an easy way to make students remember the concepts.
  Results: At least 95% of success in making the students learn the courses could be achieved
Expanding Access to Mindfulness Education in Adaptive Learning: Enhancing Student Well-Being and Academic Success
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Ulagammal S. , Ramesh C. ,   Director (DD&CE), Department of Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: June 2023

This article explores the benefits of expanding access to mindfulness education in adaptive learning environments for enhancing student well-being and academic success. It discusses the synergistic relationship between adaptive education and mindfulness education, highlighting how mindfulness practices support attention, focus, and cognitive flexibility. The article emphasizes the positive impact of mindfulness education on academic performance, well-being, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, metacognitive skills, and self-care practices. It also suggests strategies for implementing mindfulness in adaptive learning environments, including teacher training, creating a mindful school culture, and tailoring mindfulness practices to meet diverse student needs. By combining personalized instruction with self-regulation skills, educators can create inclusive learning environments where students can thrive academically and personally.
Hope and a Mourning Dove
Authors: Doe Alexander
Published: June 2023

This excerpt from Our Voices Heard: A Youth Led Zine contains work from Alexander Doe (he/him) an 18-year-old trans man who spends his time reading, writing, and listening to experimental music, and creating various kinds of art.As the editor of Our Voices Hear Vol. 1, Alexander hopes to open conversations on the complicated lives we live and the feelings that come along with that complexity through writing and art.Founded in 2015 by a passionate mom, Stand With Trans helps trans youth between the ages of 12 and 22 in Michigan build resilience, gain confidence, and find hope in a future filled with joy. This zine was created by youth affiliated with the organization and its programming.
An Interview with Sophia Tonnessen
Authors: H Brynn
Published: June 2023

This excerpt from Our Voices Heard Vol. 1: A Youth Led Zine by Stand with Trans contains an interview conducted over email in the Fall of 2022 with author Sophia Tonnessen (she/they) compiled by Brynn H. Bryn H. is a trans woman currently in her junior year of high school. She enjoys writing and playing music in her free time.Founded in 2015 by a passionate mom, Stand With Trans helps trans youth between the ages of 12 and 22 in Michigan build resilience, gain confidence, and find hope in a future filled with joy. This zine was created by youth affiliated with the organization and its programming.
Cefaleas vasculares crónicas
Authors:   , Suli Moisés
Published: June 2023

La cefalea puede solamente constituir un síntoma o ser una entidad particular. Sus caucas son innúmerables y van de lo puramente psíquico hasta las que poseen un basamento anatómico, pasando por lo que podría ser un estado intermedio entre ambas, las funcionales, las más comúnmente halladas en la práctica diaria. Teniendo en cuenta que la cefalea constituye unas de las quejas más comunes, constituyendo muchas veces un verdadero desafío a la sagacidad médica, es de la mayor importancia su reconocimiento, tratamiento, y, si es posible, la prevención de este síndrome.
Analisis Data Penelitian Kesehatan: Perbandingan Hasil antara SmartPLS, R dan IBM SPSS untuk Jumlah Sampel Kecil
Authors: Permata Reny Amalia , Syaidatussalihah  , Abdurahim
Published: June 2023

Dalam menganalisa data penelitian kesehatan dapat menggunakan software seperti SmartPLS, R, maupun IBM SPSS. Akan tetapi masih banyak peneliti yang ragu untuk memilih tools yang baik atau cocok untuk penelitian yang sedang dilakukan. Oleh karena itu, pada penelitian ini akan dikaji performa dari ketiga software tersebut dan melihat jika terdapat perbedaan hasil yang signifikan atau tidak. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan data penelitian berasal dari sampel yang kecil yakni berjumlah 44 responden. Adapun pada penelitian ini akan dibandingkan hasil analisis data menggunakan tiga software, yaitu SmartPLS, R, dan IBM SPSS ditinjau dari pengujian signifikansi t-statistics, signifikansi p-value, koefisien determinasi dan model regresi linier berganda. Analisis regresi berganda yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk mengukur besarnya pengaruh lingkungan, pelayanan kesehatan dan gaya hidup terhadap derajat kesehatan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis menggunakan ketiga software tersebut diperoleh hasil tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan pada nilai signifikansi p-value dan t-statistics. Hasil pengujian signifikasi pada software R dan IBM SPSS menunjukkan hasil yang sama, sedangkan software SmartPLS tidak jauh berbeda. Nilai R Square ketiga software untuk derajat kesehatan (Y) adalah sama yakni 0,542. Dengan demikian, ketiga software tersebut bisa digunakan seluruhnya untuk penelitian-penelitian kesehatan untuk sampel yang kecil, tanpa ada keraguan terhadap perbedaan hasil pengolahan.
PREVALENSI HBsAg POSITIF PADA PENDONOR DARAH DI UNIT DAERAH PALANG MERAH INDONESIA LOMBOK BARAT
Authors: Kisniarti Linda , Sukmana Dhika Juliana , Aini Aini , Alfisahrin Alfisahrin , Halid Idham
Published: June 2023

Hepatitis B virus infection is the main cause of acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer, 25% of whom experience jaundice. Blood transfusion is one of the most common routes of HBV transmission. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of reactive and non-reactive HBsAg in the West Lombok Indonesian Red Cross unit. This type of research is descriptive, carried out in June 2022 at the West Lombok Indonesian Red Cross Unit. The results showed that the largest number of donors were men (12,201 people) and the age group of 25-44 years (4,342 people). Based on the results of the HBsAg examination, the prevalence of positive HBsAg in men was 76% and 24% in women.
Faraday rotator based on a silicon photonic crystal slab on a bismuth-substituted yttrium iron garnet thin film
Authors: Gao Siyuan , Ota Yasutomo , Liu Tianji , Tian Feng , Iwamoto Satoshi
Published: June 2023

We report the design of an ultrathin Faraday rotator consisting of a silicon photonic crystal (PhC) slab on a bismuth-substituted yttrium iron garnet (Bi:YIG) thin film. By directing light into guided modes in the Bi:YIG layer via diffraction in the PhC layer, we numerically demonstrate a Faraday rotation angle of ∼45° at a telecom wavelength with a Bi:YIG layer thickness of only ∼500 nm. This structure permits a high light transmittance of about 70%, enabled by electromagnetically induced transparency. The proposed design only requires nanopatterning of the Si layer, providing a viable route to practical ultrathin Faraday rotators.