bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Este Artículo Describía Mi Vida”
Authors: Peace Meghann M.
Published: February 2024

The field of Spanish for heritage speakers has evolved considerably over the past decades, moving from educational practices in which students were punished for speaking Spanish in the classroom to modern approaches that seek to raise critical awareness of students’ own varieties (e.g., Avendaño, 1979; Beaudrie, 2015; Beaudrie et al., 2021; Correa, 2011; Holguín Mendoza, 2018; Leeman, 2005, 2018; Martínez, 2003, Valdés, 1981; Villa, 2004). However, despite current research that supports critical language awareness and community engagement, heritage speakers continue to suffer from insecurity caused in part by discrimination and criticism from their families, schools, and society (e.g., Burns, 2018; George & Peace, 2019; Higby et al., 2023; Leeman, 2012, 2018; Lowther Pereira, 2015; MacGregor-Mendoza & Moreno, 2016; Martínez & Schwartz, 2012; Pascual y Cabo et al., 2017; Rangel et al., 2015; Sánchez-Muñoz, 2016; Showstack, 2012, 2017). Work in critical language awareness must expand beyond the classroom into the wider community. This paper presents the results of an academic intervention in which undergraduate-level linguistics courses at a Hispanic-Serving Institution published Spanish-language articles and podcasts on topics in critical language awareness and heritage/minority languages. An analysis of the comments posted to these publications by community members reveals that, although these topics are relatively unknown outside of the classroom, they are quite relevant. The positive responses to these publicly available articles and podcasts, plus the presence of some purist ideologies even in the most supportive comments, underscore the necessity of including more public-facing work in the heritage language classroom.
Das kulturelle Gedächtnis der Kolonialvergangenheit im globalen Kontext
Authors: Demanou René
Published: February 2024

Das kulturelle Gedächtnis der Kolonialvergangenheit im globalen Kontext.

Betrachtungen zur deutschen und afrikanischen frankophonen Gegenwartsliteratur

 

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Postkoloniale Studien in der Germanistik - Band 11
Phylogenetic analyses of the leafhopper tribe Chiasmini Distant, 1908 and delimination of species of the genus Exitianus Ball, 1929 (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae: Chiasmini) in China based on molecular data
Authors: Zhang Yongxia , Gao Yao , Xiong Jinli , Dietrich Christopher H. , Duan Yani
Published: February 2024

Previous phylogenetic analyses of the grass-specialist leafhopper tribe Chiasmini have resolved relationships among genera but have included few representatives of individual genera. Here the phylogeny of 20 Chinese species belonging to 8 chiasmine genera was investigated by combining DNA sequence data from two mitochondrial genes (COI, 16S) and two nuclear genes (H3, 28S). In both maximum likelihood (ML) and Bayesian inference (BI) analyses, relationships among genera were largely consistent with prior analyses, with most members of the tribe placed into two sister clades: (Exitianus + Nephotettix) and the remaining five sampled genera. To examine morphology-based species definitions in the taxonomically difficult genus Exitianus Ball, 1929, one mitochondrial gene (COI) and one nuclear gene (ITS2) were used to infer the phylogenetic relationships and status of two common and widespread species and compare the performance of different molecular species-delimitation methods. These analyses divide the included populations into two well-supported clades corresponding to current morphological species concepts but some inconsistencies occurred under the jMOTU, ABGD and bPTP methods depending on the which gene and analytical parameter values were selected. Considering the variable results yielded by methods employing single loci, the BPP method, which combines data from multiple loci, may be more reliable in Exitianus.
A new species of Teleoceras (Mammalia, Rhinocerotidae) from the late Hemphillian of Tennessee
Authors: Short Rachel A. , Wallace Steven C. , Emmert Laura G.
Published: February 2024

A new species of rhinoceros, Teleoceras aepysoma n. sp., is described from the late Hemphillian-aged Gray Fossil Site of eastern Tennessee. Fossils from a minimum of six individuals, including two nearly complete, articulated skeletons, have been found at the Gray Fossil Site. Availability of such complete specimens enables a thorough morphological description of the new species. Furthermore, the diagnostic characters of T. aepysoma necessitate an emended diagnosis for the tribe Teleoceratini and genus Teleoceras. Cranial features, such as lack of rugose bone for a horn on the dorsal surface of the unfused nasals and pronounced supraorbital tubercles positioned on the frontals dorsal to the orbits, support the establishment of a new species. Additionally, linear measurements and proportions show that T. aepysoma has relatively longer forelimb elements and, thus, a more elevated body than previously described species of Teleoceras.
A new genus and species of heron (Aves: Ardeidae) from the late Miocene of Florida
Authors: Steadman David W. , Takano Oona M.
Published: February 2024

From the recently discovered Montbrook locality, Levy County, Florida (late Miocene; late Hemphillian land mammal age), a complete coracoid and nearly complete scapula represent a large heron that we name Taphophoyx hodgei new genus and species. While the phylogenetic affinities of T. hodgei are not well resolved, the tiger-herons Tigrisoma spp. or boat-billed heron Cochlearius cochlearius (both Neotropical) may be the closest living relative(s) of Taphophoyx, based in large part on several shared characters of the facies articularis clavicularis and facies articularis humeralis. Nevertheless, the coracoid of Taphophoyx has a uniquely prominent facies articularis humeralis and a uniquely sterno-ventral surface of corpus coracoidei. All 21 taxa of birds recorded thus far from Montbrook (mostly aquatic forms such as swans, ducks, geese, grebes, cormorants, ibises, sandpipers, etc.) probably represent extinct species, although Taphophoyx hodgei is the only one assigned to an extinct genus.
Pengaruh profitabilitas dan ukuran perusahaan terhadap tax avoidance pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Prang Bryan Bernard Herman , Warongan Jessy D. L. , Mintalangi Syermi S. E.
Published: February 2024

Tax is the main indicator in the APBN because of the large percentage of tax revenue to maximize development in Indonesia. Taxes are obligations and burdens that reduce the firm’s net profit that is contrary to the firm’s goals. There are so many factors that influence tax avoidance, including profitability and firm size. The aim of this study is to determine the influence of profitability and firm size on tax avoidance in listed manufacturing firms on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sample in this study used a non-probability sampling method, namely a purposive sampling technique, thus obtaining a sample of 20 firms from a total of 175 firms. The analytical method used in this study is the multiple linear regression analysis method with data processing using IBM SPSS 26. The results of this study show that profitability has no effect on tax avoidance and firm size has a significant positive effect on tax avoidance.
David Forman: Dentist, Photographer, Composer and Gardener
Authors: Gelbier Stanley
Published: February 2024

David Forman worked as a general dental practitioner for many years. However, he eventually gave it up as his early hobbies took over his life. They included photography, musical composition, and gardening. As a professional photographer he was commissioned to take pictures of many places and peoples. Latterly he was famed for his photos of jazz musicians.
Hirarki dan Distribusi Kota: Penyebaran, dan Kepadatan Penduduk serta Implikasinya terhadap Infrastruktur
Authors: Sihombing Lani Anggraeni , Utami Citra Fadhilah
Published: February 2024

Studi perkotaan selalu memperhatikan hirarki dan distribusi ukuran kota karena hal tersebut menentukan aturan pembangunan kota dan tata ruang sistem perkotaan yang berimplikasi pada penyediaan infrastruktur. Dalam rangka menganalisis hirarki dan distribusi kota di Indonesia, penelitian ini menggunakan data sebaran penduduk, kepadatan penduduk, dan pemetaan menggunakan GIS pada 94 kota di Indonesia dalam dua dekade terakhir, mulai dari tahun 2010 hingga 2022. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan beberapa hal penting. Pertama, mayoritas kota di Indonesia masih tergolong kota sedang dengan jumlah penduduk di bawah satu juta penduduk. Kedua, kepadatan penduduk mayoritas masih berada pada kisaran kepadatan sedang. Ketiga, dominasi kota besar dan padat berada pada Pulau Jawa dan kemudian bergeser ke Pulau Sumatera. Pola hirarki dan distribusi kota di Indonesia membentuk pola zaitun yang menunjukkan adanya urbanisasi yang terus bergerak. Hal ini berimplikasi pada perlunya kebijakan pesebaran dari pusat pertumbuhan ekonomi pada kota-kota di luar Pulau Jawa dan Pulau Sumatera. Selain itu, diperlukan kebijakan kota kompak untuk memaksimalisasi kepadatan terutama pada kota-kota metropolitan yang dapat meningkatkan efisiensi penyediaan infrastruktur. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam memahami hirarki dan distribusi kota di Indonesia serta memberikan masukan bagi pengambilan kebijakan pembangunan kota yang lebih berkelanjutan.
Formación docente en un mundo interconectado
Authors: Vaillant Denise
Published: February 2024

La manera en la que aprendemos e interactuamos se sitúa en el marco de grandes transformaciones. Contextos y realidades cambiantes afectan a las sociedades y, en particular, a las escuelas, a sus docentes y estudiantes. Este artículo se centra en la necesidad de repensar la preparación inicial de los futuros docentes, en Latinoamérica, en un mundo cada vez más interconectado. Para ello, se presenta una revisión de las tendencias contemporáneas, se analiza el desarrollo de las capacidades globales y de la internacionalización de la formación, se identifican opciones posibles para la mejora y la transformación de los programas de formación docente y, por último, se presenta un caso inspirador para los países latinoamericanos: la experiencia desarrollada en la Universidad Católica de Argentina. El estudio se apoya en la producción académica propia publicada y en investigaciones en curso. También en una revisión de trabajos publicados en las bases de datos ERIC y Scopus, referidos a la temática en cuestión, durante el periodo comprendido entre 2010 y 2022. Este aporte busca evidenciar que es necesaria una transformación de la formación inicial docente en el continente latinoamericano, que tenga incidencia en las aulas. La reflexión acerca de las capacidades globales y de la internacionalización de la formación son nociones que permitirían apoyar ese proceso de cambio radical, que hoy requiere de la preparación de docentes en América Latina, para atender a los requerimientos presentes y futuros de niños, niñas y jóvenes
Impact of Eco-Friendly Liquid Organic Fertilizer on Plant Growth in Eleusine coracana L.
Authors: MARY SAHAYA , ASHA R. S. KAVITHA AND D. R.
Published: February 2024

In modern agriculture, the extensive use of chemical fertilizers has resulted in the degradation of soil fertility, leading to acidity and instability, making it unsuitable for agriculture. This overreliance on inputs has contributed to severe health hazards and environmental pollution. The experiment on finger millet focuses on analyzing the effectiveness of growth-promoting natural fertilizers. The findings highlighted that a liquid organic fertilizer made from vegetable peels exhibited a superior composition of nutrients compared to the vermicompost manure and garden soil. This liquid fertilizer contained high levels of essential nutrients such as N, P, k, B, S, Zn, Fe, and Mn, crucial for promoting plant growth. Its efficacy lies in fostering better nutrient absorption through the establishment of a symbiotic relationship between microbes and plants. Results indicated that finger millets cultivated with the liquid fertilizer displayed superior and robust growth compared to those grown in garden soil with vermicompost. This presentation underscores the potential of liquid organic fertilizers (LOF) as a noteworthy alternative to chemical fertilizers, contributing to improved sustainable crop growth and yield. LOFs emerge as a beneficial tool for farmers, to explore the effective use of echo-friendly, cost-effective. This study unfolds the significant impact of liquid fertilizers on improving chemical properties in the soil and the growth, yield, and quality of Eleusine coracana L. . KEYWORDS :Eco-friendly, Finger Millet, Liquid Fertilizer, Nutrients, Organic
Bioactive Vitamin Profile Evaluation in Multifloral Apis Honey
Authors: MADHUSUDHAN S. , DAKSHAYINI P. N. , BHUSHANAM M. , ABHINANDINI ARUN JYOTHI MATHIAS AND I. D.
Published: February 2024

Honey offers distinct nutritional and health advantages as well as organoleptic characteristics. Customers strongly value it not only as food but also as a medicinal and cosmetic element. Honey is mostly consisting of carbohydrates, which contribute to 95?97% of the dry weight. Honey also includes significant elements such as proteins, organic acids, vitamins, and amino acids. Because honey composition varies depending on local flora, it may be characterized by source or kind. The commercial value of monofloral honey may be greater than that of multifloral honey. The mix of volatile substances present in low amounts gives honey its distinctive aroma. In this investigation, thirty-five multifloral honeys from Coorg were selected for vitamin profiling using the high-performance liquid chromatography method. Seven vitamins of Apis honey, namely riboflavin (B2), thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), cobalamin (B12), pantothenic acid (B5), riboflavin (B2), ascorbic acid (C), and niacin (B3), were analyzed. Seven vitamins of Apis honey, namely riboflavin (B2), thiamine (B1), pantothenic acid (B5), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), cobalamin (B12), and ascorbic acid (C), were analyzed. The total quantity of the analytes in the samples showed the highest concentration of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C with 23.87 and 24.98 mg/100 g for Apis florea honey, respectively. Vitamin B1 ranged from 5.23 to 7.45, B2 from 8.25 to 10.42, B3 from 9.96 to 12.33, and B5 from 6.41 to 8.56 mg/100 g of Apis honey samples. However, Vitamin B12 showed an insignificant concentration of 0.001 g/100 g of Apis honey. . KEYWORDS :Apis honey, Honey quality, Mutilfloral honey, Vitamin profile
DISEÑO Y CONSTRUCCIÓN DE UN TORNILLO DE BANCO EFICIENTE PARA PROCESOS DE FABRICACIÓN MECÁNICA
Authors: Jaramillo Ortega Javier Edmundo , Edwin Gonzalo Ortega Ponce , Carrión Cevallos Mónica Alexandra
Published: February 2024

El presente trabajo consiste en diseñar y fabricar un tornillo de banco eficiente como medio de sujeción para procesos de fabricación mecánica, evaluando su factibilidad técnica para la producción en un taller con máquinas herramientas como torno, fresadora, taladradora y prensa; se realizó un estudio técnico de diseño estructural empleando normas de fabricación ISO con materiales en estado de suministro que ofrece el mercado local como plancha de acero laminada en caliente ASTM A36 de 4mm, UPN 80, fundición nodular ASTM A536, acero AISI 1018, acero AISI 1045, ensamblado con soldadura SMAW y tornillería. Con el objetivo general de diseñar una solución que reduzca los tiempos de producción al máximo y optimice la fabricación mediante procesos de mecanizado con y sin arranque de viruta, que cumpla con las características técnicas de calidad y garantía para el usuario final, podrá ser instalada de manera sencilla en los mismos talleres donde fueron construidos; comprobando los resultados del diseño mediante el análisis con herramientas computacionales. El proceso en general terminará por comprobar la funcionalidad del dispositivo al estar sometido a un esfuerzo de cedencia y el medio de sujeción al límite de su capacidad; para poder ofrecer un resultado que se traduzca en datos de resistencia mecánica comprobados que tendrán como función el otorgar datos de operación. La investigación se realizó mediante un análisis de campo para evidenciar la capacidad del útil de sujeción que se encuentra en el mercado nacional, y compararlo con el fabricado en esta propuesta. Al término del proyecto, es funcionalmente operativo; respondiendo a pruebas de torque, fuerza, paralelismo de las mordazas, desplazamiento rápido de la mordaza móvil y perpendicularidad de los elementos sujetos
ANÁLISIS INTEGRAL DE PRÁCTICAS EVALUATIVAS EN EL INSTITUTO SUPERIOR UNIVERSITARIO CARLOS CISNEROS: PATRONES, DIFERENCIAS Y OPORTUNIDADES DE MEJORA
Authors: Montalvo Armijos Renny , Guaño Alvarez Ana , Zabala Aguiar Luis
Published: February 2024

El análisis realizado en el Instituto Superior Universitario Carlos Cisneros (ISUCC), muestra una mejor comprensión de las prácticas evaluativas en la institución. La representación visual de los datos a lo largo de diferentes períodos y tipos de evaluación revela patrones, diferencias y tendencias significativas que contribuyen al desarrollo de estrategias de mejora en el ámbito académico. Los resultados derivados de esta investigación ofrecen una valiosa oportunidad para presentar de manera más efectiva los datos obtenidos a través del proceso de evaluación docente en el ISUCC. Estos simplifican la presentación de los datos recopilados durante el proceso evaluativo, proporcionando una perspectiva práctica y accesible para su análisis y comprensión. Los datos recopilados provienen de un grupo total de 172 docentes que han estado activos en el instituto entre junio de 2020 y marzo de 2023. A través de un estudio minucioso de estos datos, se han observado patrones interesantes en la autoevaluación, la coevaluación y la evaluación por parte de las autoridades. En el marco de las actividades emprendidas por la Unidad de Evaluación Docente ISUCC, se ha logrado desarrollar un enfoque integral que ha culminado en la obtención de los resultados que se exponen en la presente investigación. Un componente fundamental de este logro es la creación de gráficos detallando la información y que trazan con claridad el desarrollo del proceso evaluativo. Esto revela una progresión evidente en la forma en que los docentes se autoevaluación, evolucionando desde calificaciones iniciales bajas que insinúan una falta de seriedad hacia la autoevaluación.
ANÁLISIS DEL TIEMPO DE RESPUESTA Y CONSUMO DE DATOS DE LA RED MÓVIL, PARA EL ROUTER CLOUD INDUSTRIAL DELTA DX-3001H9-V
Authors: Tucunango Oviedo Dennys Santiago , López Ayala Luis Fernando , Márquez Zurita Cristian David
Published: February 2024

La aplicación del teleservicio o soporte remoto dentro del proceso de diagnóstico y mantenimiento de equipos y maquinarias es parte del avance en relación a industria 4.0, de modo que un técnico de servicio puede a través del internet y equipos M2M ejecutar un diagnóstico y en el mejor de los casos solventar las dificultades presentadas, evitando así los gastos de traslados. Este documento presenta un análisis tanto del tiempo de respuesta del envío y recepción de datos, así como del consumo de datos de la red móvil que provee acceso a internet al Router Industrial de la marca Delta, al momento de establecer conexión y transferir información a un controlador Lógico Programable Siemens S7-1200, para determinar consumos y la rapidez con la que se podría brindar soporte remoto a este tipo de dispositivos. Los resultados obtenidos resaltan que en cuanto a al tiempo de respuesta, al manejar una red 3G, los tiempos se van extendiendo en función del tamaño del programa que se desea transferir o recibir del PLC, ya que incide el lugar de ubicación del router y la cobertura de la operadora que provee el servicio, por lo que se puede pensar en routers con conectividad 4G o 5G, si es demandante transferir datos en tiempos reducidos. En cuanto al consumo de datos se puede determinar que es relativamente bajo en función de la cantidad de datos que puede proveer una operadora para la navegación, y además que el servicio remoto no es una actividad constante, por lo que no se incurriría en gastos mayores al del traslado de una persona al sitio.
ÍNDICE DE CAPITAL HUMANO Y SU RELACIÓN CON EL PIB MEDIANTE LA FUNCIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN COBB-DOUGLAS
Authors: Conde Pazmiño Luis Roberto , Orozco Inca Edgar Enrique , Aimé Yungan Guadalupe Genoveva , Guerra Orozco Sandra Elizabeth
Published: February 2024

En este análisis, se realizó una regresión lineal robusta utilizando datos de series de tiempo que abarcan datos desde 1970 hasta el 2019. El objetivo fue examinar los factores que influyen en el Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) del Ecuador a lo largo de este período de tiempo. Se empleó el método de regresión lineal robusta para tener en cuenta posibles errores de heteroscedasticidad en la información. Los datos fueron obtenidos de la Penn World Table, Banco Mundial y Banco central del Ecuador, donde se obtuvo información de las dos variables independientes que son el capital y el índice de capital humano para cumplir con la función de producción de Cobb-Douglas. Los resultados revelaron que ambas variables fueron estadísticamente significativas para explicar las variaciones en el PIB del Ecuador. Específicamente, un aumento de una unidad en el capital se asoció con un aumento aproximado de 1.17 unidades en el PIB, mientras que un aumento de una unidad en el índice de capital humano se relacionó con un significativo incremento de 6.05 unidades en el PIB. El modelo obtuvo un alto valor de R-cuadrado de 0.892, lo que indica que explicó una parte significativa de la variación en el PIB. Este análisis brinda valiosas perspectivas sobre los determinantes económicos del crecimiento del PIB de Ecuador durante este período de tiempo. Los resultados demostraron que el factor humano o trabajo y la capacitación influye positivamente a la productividad del país, brindando información para la toma de decisiones de empresas y del Estado.
Collaborative Learning In The Perception Of Mathematical Competencies Of Students In An Educational Institution – Morropón, 2023
Authors: Víctor Macalupú Ipanaqué, José , Manuel Sandoval Peña, José , Paz Lizabeth del Socorro García , Ricalde Carmen Julia Morocho
Published: February 2024

The collaborative learning approach sought to determine its influence on the perception of mathematical competencies of students in an educational institution – Morropón, 2023. The research was framed in a quantitative approach of experimental type and quasi-experimental design with a control and experimental group, being the population students of the secondary level of regular basic education.  To collect the information, the questionnaire was applied to a non-probabilistic and intentional sample of 14 students for the control group and 14 students for the experimental group. The instrument developed to collect the data showed a reliability of 0.945 using the coefficient by Cronbach's alpha and a validity of 0.921 using Aiken's V of the expert opinion. The results obtained showed that 100% of the students showed a high perception of mathematical competencies with a Student's T significance of 0.000 (p < 0.05) lower than the parameter, in favor of the experimental group. In this way, confirming that the collaborative learning program influences the perception of mathematical competencies, and in each dimension of the problem variable, on the contrary, the control group 0.00% of students has high achievement.
Brinjal: Breeding and Genomics
Authors: . Akanksha , Tiwari Jagesh K. , S Bhuvneswari , Karkute Suhas G. , Tiwari Shailesh K. , Singh Major
Published: February 2024

Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) also known as eggplant is an important solanaceous vegetable crop grown across tropical and subtropical regions of the world. India is the centre of origin of the crop, large diversity in the morphology of fruit and plant type exists in the country. Also, a large number of wild relatives is being utilized in breeding programs as a source of biotic and abiotic stress tolerance. Conventional breeding programs have focused on improving plant type and yield through the development of high-yielding varieties and hybrids. More recently, breeding for stress tolerance and enhanced nutritional content has gained importance. Genetic inheritance studies, mapping, molecular tools are enriching the crop improvement work. Of late, the availability of high-quality genome sequences has spurred functional analysis at the genome level augmenting molecular tools for marker-assisted selection. In the present article, attempt has been made to highlight the improvement work carried out from relevance of the crop diversity to genomic-level knowledge advancement. Future prospective in brinjal improvement having relevance in Indian context is also highlighted.
Online Contraception Counseling for Primiparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Tatar Duygu , Demirgöz Bal Meltem
Published: February 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of contraception counseling on contraceptive method use in the postpartum period in primiparous women. Data were collected using a questionnaire form prepared by the researchers. The randomized controlled trial was conducted with 70 primiparous women. The intervention group received individualized online contraceptive counseling at 2, 4, and 6 months postpartum. The control group did not receive any intervention. After the sixth month is completed, contraceptive method use was evaluated in both intervention and control groups. While there was no unintended pregnancy in the intervention group, unintended pregnancies occurred in the control group (p<0.05). After counseling, the rate of modern method use in the intervention group was statistically significantly higher than in the control group (p<0.05). In regions where access to counseling services is limited due to economic, geographical, or cultural constraints, online counseling has the potential to increase contraceptive use, prevent unintended and closely spaced pregnancies, and support continued breastfeeding.
Connecting Strategic Environment and Recruitment Policy: A Case Study of the Indonesian National Army
Authors: Purboyo Agustinus , Riyadi Bambang Slamet , Irawan Agustinus Purna , Inkiriwang Frega Ferdinand Wenas
Published: February 2024

In facing the dynamics of an ever-changing strategic environment, the Indonesian National Army (TNI AD) is required to ensure effective and adaptive recruitment policies to continue to meet the needs of qualified personnel and suit increasingly complex tasks. This review provides insight into the need for continuity in evaluation and changes in recruitment policies.  This research aims to analyze  and examine the effect of Suitability Recruitment, Consistency of Recruitment, The results are as follows: Suitability Recruitment has no positive effect on Credibility of Recruitment. In contrast, Consistency of Recruitment positively affects Credibility of Recruitment. Similarly, Legality of Recruitment shows positive effect on Credibility of Recruitment. This has been also shown in the context of Recruitment Transparency where it has positively affected Credibility of Recruitment. The results highlight the need for flexibility and diversification in recruitment policies. Army to continue gathering information and adapting recruitment policies as needed. Hence, this research underlines the importance of developing responsive recruitment policies and continuously innovating to ensure suitability between policies and the demands of the developing strategic environment. The result also provides a recommendation for scholars and practitioners in making better recruitment policy and development.
PERSPEKTIF EKONOMI ISLAM DALAM PERMINTAAN UANG PERNIKAHAN DI DESA LEKOSULA MALUKU UTARA
Authors: Asmi Ningsi Umasugi  , Arizal Hamizar  , Muammar W. Maruapey
Published: February 2024

This research aims to describe the Islamic Economic view regarding the demand for wedding money in Lekosula Village and the use of wedding money in related businesses in Lekosula Village. This research was carried out using qualitative methods with a field research approach. Inductive analysis techniques are used to explain specific things and then draw conclusions. The results of the research found that the Islamic Economic View in looking at the demand for wedding money given by the prospective groom to the prospective bride, with a fairly high amount, had a negative impact on both the prospective groom and the prospective bride, where the demand for wedding money was such a high number is never taught in Islamic Sharia. Therefore, Islamic Sharia prohibits anything excessive, Islam only requires a dowry and not wedding money, but wedding money is not prohibited if it does not burden the prospective bridegroom. Other findings show that wedding money has a positive impact on entrepreneurs involved in the wedding event and making significant profits.
USE OF DEFENSE STRUCTURES IN PEACEFUL CONDITIONS
Authors: Gharibyan Ruzanna , Gasparyan Arayik
Published: February 2024

Shelter of the population is carried out in above-ground and underground special buildings (shelters, caches), as well as in the territories of the housing stock. It is clear that the above-mentioned above-ground and underground special buildings are civil defense structures intended for the shelter of people and material values. The use of protective structures for economic and public needs in peacetime.
REAL TIME MALAYSIAN SIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR – TUTURJOM
Authors: Obeidy Arsh
Published: February 2024

Malaysian Sign Language (MSL) is a vital language that is used as the primary means of communication between the deaf and mute and hearing communities in Malaysia. Malaysians are currently very unfamiliar with MSL, and the present platform for learning the language is scarce, not to mention the lack of efficacy of the available mobile and web learning tools. Therefore, the aim of this study is to propose software for real-time translation of MSL through a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model. The following paper explains six phases of CRISP-DM in creating the application while looking through various findings and important algorithms. This article also intends to provide a clear understanding of hand gesture and pose recognition, LSTM networks and its uses in understanding sign languages.Keywords: LSTM, Malaysian sign language, CRISP-DM, gesture recognition, sign language recognition
Elemental Profiling of different Cancer Patients by ICP-MS from River Indus Region Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Seelro Muhammad Yousif , Kandhro Aftab Ahmed , Talpur Muhammad Younis , Khaskheli Abdul Rauf , Gishkori Khadim Ali , Sirhandi Pir Arshad Ahmed Jan
Published: February 2024

Background: The relationship between exposure to heavy metals and the development of cancer has been a subject of extensive research. Trace elements, both essential and non-essential, play significant roles in various biological processes, with imbalances potentially contributing to carcinogenesis. This study aims to investigate serum concentrations of selected metals in cancer patients and compare these levels with those of a healthy control group, highlighting the potential link between metal exposure and cancer risk.
Objective: To quantify and compare the serum concentrations of sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), cadmium (Cd), and arsenic (As) in cancer patients and a control group, thereby assessing the potential association between elevated levels of specific metals and cancer incidence.
Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed blood samples from cancer patients (n=30) and a matched control group (n=30) from the Jamshoro and Hyderabad areas. Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) was utilized to measure serum concentrations of Na, Ca, Fe, Cd, and As. Participants' demographic data, including age, gender, place of residence, degree of education, cancer type, and water sources, were collected through questionnaires. Statistical analyses were conducted to compare metal concentrations between groups, with P-values <0.05 considered significant.
Results: The average ages of cancer patients and controls were 55.3 ± 15.7 and 52.13 ± 23.7 years, respectively. Significantly higher serum Na levels were observed in cancer patients compared to controls (P > 0.05), with an average concentration exceeding 32.04 µg/L. Cd levels were also higher in the cancer group (0.0046 ppm) compared to controls (0.0000 ppm), contrary to expectations. Conversely, no significant difference was found in As levels between groups. Serum Fe concentrations were substantially higher in cancer patients (P > 0.4949), with Ca levels in cancer patients also elevated (3.302 ppm).
Conclusion: The study found significant discrepancies in serum metal concentrations between cancer patients and healthy controls, suggesting an association between elevated levels of certain metals and increased cancer risk. These findings emphasize the need for further investigation into the role of metal exposure in carcinogenesis and the potential for incorporating metal concentration assessments into cancer risk evaluation protocols.
NILAI-NILAI PERILAKU PROSOSIAL DALAM MATERI PEMBELAJARAN PAI KELAS VII SEMESTER 2: Analisis Buku Paket PAI Kurikulum 2013 Terbitan Kemdikbud
Authors: Saputra Nanang Eka
Published: February 2024

:    Fakta sosial memperlihatkan bahwa sebagian generasi muda bangsa ini cenderung menjadi korban globalisasi, yang mengedepankan sikap egoisme dan individualisme. Sikap tersebut menyebabkan rendahnya disiplin diri, kurangnya semangat untuk kerja keras, kurangnya rasa saling menghormati, bahkan bergesernya nilai perilaku prososial. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui nilai-nilai perilaku prososial dalam materi pembelajaran pendidikan agama Islam kelas VII semester II pada buku paket Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti Kurikulum 2013 Terbitan Kemendikbud. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan (library research), penelitian yang memanfaatkan sumber perpustakaan untuk memperoleh data penelitian, dan penelitian hanya pada koleksi perpustakaan saja tanpa memerlukan lapangan. Dalam pengumpulan

data peneliti menggunakan metode dokumentasi. Sedangkan untuk analisis digunakan analisis inti (content analysis). Secara keseluruhan, penelitian ini memberikan wawasan tentang upaya analisis terhadap nilai-nilai perilaku prososial pada materi pembelajaran PAI kelas VII semester 2 yang nantinya mampu memperkaya dan menambah wawasan keilmuan dalam pendidikan agama Islam terkait dengan wawasan ilmu dan teori tentang nilai-nilai perilaku prososial.
Penggunaan Bahasa Mantra Dalam Ritual Pengobatan Tradisional Suku Jawa Belumai II Kecamatan Padang Ulak Tanding Kabupaten Rejang Lebong Provinsi Bengkulu
Authors: Sariani Endang , Friantary Heny , Randi Randi
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dua masalah utama yaitu (1) Apa saja bentuk mantra dan apa saja makna mantra pada bahasa mantra dalam ritual pengobatan suku Jawa Belumai II? Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam peneitian ini adalah metode observasi, metode wawancara, dan metode transkripsi. Metode analisis data adalah analisis bentuk, fungsi, dan makna. Cara penyajian data dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan menguraikan bentuk, fungsi, dan makna mantra pada proses pengobatan yang diperoleh dari informan. Pada aspek bentuk, mantra diklasifikasikan berdasar bentuk mantra. Sedangkan dalam makna mantra ditafsirkan dengan menggunakan teori hermeneutik yaitu Dari hasil penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan dalam penelitian ini membahas dua masalah, yaitu: (1) Bagaimanakah bentuk bahasa mantra suku Jawa di Desa Belumai II Kecamatan Padang Ulak Tanding Kabupaten Rejang Lebong Provinsi Bengkulu. (2) Bagaimanakah makna bahasa mantra suku Jawa di Desa Belumai II Kecamatan Padang Ulak Tanding Kabupaten Rejang Lebong Provinsi Bengkulu. Dari hasil pembahasan dapat disimpulkan bahwa, Bentuk bahasa mantra suku Jawa Belumai II Kecamatan Padang Ulak Tanding Kabupaten Rejang Lebong Provinsi Bengkulu yaitu berupa bentuk puisi dan bentuk pantun. Makna bahasa mantra suku Jawa di Desa Belumai II Kecamatan Padang Ulak Tanding Kabupaten Rejang Lebong Provinsi Bengkulu yaitu berupa makna mantra pengasihan yang digunakan sebagai  permohonan, doa, kepercayaan, keselamatan, dan sebagai makna berserah diri kepada Allah, agar selama proses pengobatan berlangsung diberi kemudahan, keringanan, kelancaran, dan dijauhkan dari hal-hal yang dapat mengurangi nilai dari setiap prosesi yang dilaksanakan serta memiliki makna sebagai pengobatan atau penyadaran atas orang-orang yang dirasuki oleh jin dan makhluk halus lainnya selama proses pengobatan berlangsung
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Siswa Dengan Model Pembelajaran Card Group Pada Materi Mengagungkan Allah Swt Dengan Tunduk Pada Perintah-Nya Siswa Kls 7 A Di Smpn 20 Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Yuliasmi
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan meningkatkan hasil belajar materi Mengagungkan Allah Swt Dengan Tunduk Pada Perintah-Nya Siswa a kelas 7 A SMPN 20 Kota Bengkulu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode  Penelitian Tindakan (action Research) terdiri dari 2 (dua) siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari beberapa tahapan yakni Perencanaan, Pelaksanaan, Pengamatan, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa  dengan model pembelajaran card group dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar materi mengagungkan allah swt dengan tunduk pada perintah-nya siswa kelas 7 A SMPN 20 Kota Bengkulu dilihat pada siklus I dengan rata-rata 76,08 dan presentase ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa meningkat sebesar 80,78% dan siswa yang belum tuntas sebesar 19,23% kemudian siklus II mengalami peningkatan dengan nilai rata-rata 74,05 dan presentase ketuntasan belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan sebesar 100% dan sehingga tidak ada siswa yang belum tuntas.
Indonesian government sues PTTEP over 2009 Montara oil spill
Authors: Li Richard
Published: February 2024

The Indonesian government plans to sue PTTEP Australasia, PTTEP, and PTT for the 2009 Montara oil spill, seeking 27.4 trillion rupiahs (USD 1.85 billion) in damages. The explosion on an oil rig in the Montara field, operated by PTTEP AA, caused one of Australia's worst oil disasters, spilling 23.5 million liters of oil into the Timor Sea for 74 days and impacting the Indonesian coast. The government initially filed a lawsuit but withdrew it to strengthen their claim and correct the defendants' names. Despite a settlement with Indonesian farmers, the government seeks additional compensation for environmental damage. The case has drawn international attention due to its cross-border implications and significant environmental impact.
La orientación a las familias de escolares con discapacidad intelectual para el desarrollo de habilidades para la vida
Authors: Montero Pérez Yanaivis , Gradaille Ramas Elizabeth
Published: February 2024

The objective of this article is to socialize the results of the diagnosis carried out at the José Rafael Siverio Special School in Cienfuegos, to check the status of family orientation with respect to the development of the life skills of students with intellectual disabilities. The same is the result of a research process developed by the author, during the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 courses. In the development of the research, different theoretical methods were used, such as historical-logical, analytical-synthetic, induction-deduction; Empirical ones were also used, such as observation, interview and survey, which allowed the foundation of the scientific problem and the elaboration of the proposal of combined theoretical and practical activities, based on different modalities such as family education school, reflexive workshops and educational talks, which favor the motivation and learning of the development of life skills by the selected families.
Voto obligado en el Ecuador
Authors: Macías Bowen María Teresa
Published: February 2024

The obligatory vote in Ecuador established in the Fundamental Bill of Rights: understanding that our electoral system is democratic and that democracy is characterized by the power of the state that emanates from the people who express their will by periodically choosing their constituents; Because this right is obligatory and if it is optional, it simply would not come close to voting and therefore the result in the URNAS, would be more propitious manifestation of the sovereign will of that population that has the will and the power to choose their constituents For this purpose, we will study the historical background of the right to vote in Ecuador, the right to mandatory voting in Ecuador, the analysis of the possible optional vote in Ecuador, legal analysis, proposal for reform making mandatory compulsory voting.
The Past, Present and Future of Measuring Customer Satisfaction with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Authors: Güngör Huseyin
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT This article briefly sketches the evolution of Customer Satisfaction (C-Sat) measurements from a historical point of view and contributes to the future discussion from both academic and practitioner point of views. Firstly, this article argues that traditional methods of measuring C-Sat do not adequately meet current business needs. Secondly, this article suggests that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools and algorithms are capable of complementing or even replacing traditional C-Sat measurements and are even able to help predicting C-Sat before customers themselves enter a transaction. A global managerial survey confirms these propositions. Keywords: Customer satisfaction; CES; NPS; Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning
Remodelling of skeletal muscle myosin metabolic states in hibernating mammals
Authors: Lewis Christopher T. A. , Melhedegaard Elise G. , Ognjanovic Marija M. , Olsen Mathilde S. , Laitila Jenni , Seaborne Robert A. E. , Grønset Magnus Nørregaard , Zhang Chengxin , Iwamoto Hiroyuki , Hessel Anthony L. , Kuehn Michel N. , Merino Carla , Amigó Nuria , Fröbert Ole , Giroud Sylvain , Staples James F. , Goropashnaya Anna V. , Fedorov Vadim B. , Barnes Brian M. , Tøien Øivind , Drew Kelly L. , Sprenger Ryan J. , Ochala Julien
Published: February 2024

Hibernation is a period of metabolic suppression utilized by many small and large mammal species to survive during winter periods. As the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood, our study aimed to determine whether skeletal muscle myosin and its metabolic efficiency undergo alterations during hibernation to optimize energy utilization. We isolated muscle fibers from small hibernators,
Ictidomys tridecemlineatus
and
Eliomys quercinus
and larger hibernators,
Ursus arctos
and
Ursus americanus
. We then conducted loaded Mant-ATP chase experiments alongside X-ray diffraction to measure resting myosin dynamics and its ATP demand. In parallel, we performed multiple proteomics analyses. Our results showed a preservation of myosin structure in
U. arctos
and
U. americanus
during hibernation, whilst in
I. tridecemlineatus
and
E. quercinus
, changes in myosin metabolic states during torpor unexpectedly led to higher levels in energy expenditure of type II, fast-twitch muscle fibers at ambient lab temperatures (20°C). Upon repeating loaded Mant-ATP chase experiments at 8°C (near the body temperature of torpid animals), we found that myosin ATP consumption in type II muscle fibers was reduced by 77-107% during torpor compared to active periods. Additionally, we observed Myh2 hyper-phosphorylation during torpor in
I. tridecemilineatus
, which was predicted to stabilize the myosin molecule. This may act as a potential molecular mechanism mitigating myosin-associated increases in skeletal muscle energy expenditure during periods of torpor in response to cold exposure. Altogether, we demonstrate that resting myosin is altered in hibernating mammals, contributing to significant changes to the ATP consumption of skeletal muscle. Additionally, we observe that it is further altered in response to cold exposure and highlight myosin as a potentially contributor to skeletal muscle non-shivering thermogenesis.
Communal aggregation of Brown Tree Snakes Boiga irregularis at the southern limit of their distribution
Authors: Campbell Jesse
Published: February 2024

On a remote sandstone outcrop within the Royal National Park, New South Wales, numerous instances were documented involving the aggregation of Brown Tree Snakes Boiga irregularis. Over the period from 2018 to 2023, a total of 8 visits to the site were logged, revealing 3 observed aggregations. Notably, the occurrences of these aggregations appeared to be influenced by seasonality, with each observation being made during late autumn or winter. The peak aggregation count documented involved six adult snakes.
Image Sensing, A Unique Tool for Early Detection of Nitrogen Deficiency of Tomato Grown in Hot and Humid Greenhouses
Authors: Bandara R. M. D. M. , Koswatta D. D. K. , Weerakkody W. A. P. , Bandaranayake P. C. G.
Published: February 2024

Protected culture (PC) answers the major issues in conventional agriculture, and thus helps feed the rising world population. Meanwhile, soilless culture has become an integral part of the PC, for sake of catering to the plant nutrient requirements precisely. Therefore, innovative intellective diagnostic systems for diagnosing nutrient deficiency symptoms in protected culture is a timely need. Hence this experiment was conducted to test the effectiveness of “Image Sensing” as a diagnostic tool for nitrogen deficiency under semi-intensive greenhouse management in hot and humid weather. In this study N deficiency symptoms of tomato were detected by leaf color changes, identified through image sensing, and the deficiency was confirmed with respect to retardation of plant growth. Tomato plants were subjected to a series of N treatments by providing 200, 100, 50, 25, and 12.5 percent of the recommended N supply for soilless culture tomatoes. The results showed that morphology changes like stem thickness, leaf area, plant height, and leaf number were significantly reduced along with a reduction of N supply (p<0.05) beginning from 5th week after transplanting (WAT). Leaf images were processed in “ImageJ”, software” to determine the green color intensity of leaves. Image analysis showed that there was a significant difference among treatments since the 3rd WAT. The leaf color chart was less effective for distinguishing leaf color at the early stages of N deficiency. The results revealed that diagnosis of N deficiency in tomato leaves could be effectively done by image sensing much earlier than the use of plant growth parameters or morphological changes. Hence, image sensing can be used as a more effective diagnostic tool for early detection of N deficiency of tomato cultivations in hot and humid greenhouses, that can be used to improve crop management, especially in large large-scale commercial practices.