bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Weld image segmentation in industrial smoke scene
Authors:   Tianjin University of Technology, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Tianjin, China, ZHANG Xu , ZHENG Qingchun ,   Tianjin University of Technology, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Tianjin, China / Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory for Advanced Mechatronic System Design and Intelligent Control, Tianjin, China / Tianjin University of, ZHU Peihao ,   Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory for Advanced Mechatronic System Design and Intelligent Control, Tianjin, China / Tianjin University of Technology, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical and Electrical Engineerin, ZHAO Yangyang ,   Tianjin University of Technology, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Tianjin, China, LIU Jiwei ,   Tianjin University of Technology, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Tianjin, China
Published: August 2024

Weld recognition is the premise of automatic weld polishing, and weld image segmentation can provide key area information for robots. With the advent of large segmentation model, it will be more convenient to realize weld image segmentation. With the emergence of complex scenes such as smoke, how to achieve high precision weld image segmentation under different smoke concentrations has become a challenge. To solve this problem, we propose a lightweight weld segmentation approach in smoke scenes. The feature transformation can better realize the feature processing of the smoke weld image, and further combine with the large segmentation model to realize the smoke weld image segmentation. The experimental data show that the segmentation accuracy of the weld segmentation approach we proposed achieves 98.18% in everything mode, increasing by 0.67% and 11.64% compared with the typical comparison methods, respectively. And the feature transformation is relatively lightweight.
About the Long-Range Dependence of Cavitation Effect on a Copper Alloy
Authors:   Transilvania University of Brașov, 5 Turnului Street, 500152, Brașov, Romania, A. BĂRBULESCU , C.S. DUMITRIU ,   Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest, Calea Plevnei 59, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2024

Damages produced by cavitation on the materials under their action must be carefully monitored to determine the material's mass loss and changes in its properties. Moreover, describing the process evolution is important for practical
applications related to the failure of components made of a certain material. In this context, this article investigates the long-range dependence of the mass loss of a copper alloy sample under ultrasound cavitation.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RELIGIOUS ORIENTATION AND PERSONALITY IN LGBTQI INDIVIDUALS
Authors:   Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza”, Iași, CHIMDIEBERE OGAMDI EMMANUEL , CANDEL OCTAV SORIN ,   „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Published: August 2024

The links between personality and religious orientation have been studied in various religions and populations across the globe. However, an important limitation is that the relationship was not researched in LGBTQI populations. With this study, we aimed to fill this gap. 128 LGBTQI individuals responded to two questionnaires measuring the Big Five personality factors and the bi-dimensional model of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Religious Orientation. Our results show that men reported higher levels of Religious Orientation than women and non-binary participants. Neuroticism and Conscientiousness were significantly related to Intrinsic religious orientation, but only the former was a significant predictor of it. The results are discussed in terms of theoretical and practical implications.
EXPLORAREA DIMENSIUNII SINGURĂTĂȚII ÎN RÂNDUL PERSOANELOR VÂRSTNICE: ANALIZA UNOR FACTORI SOCIO-DEMOGRAFICI ȘI PSIHOLOGICI
Authors:   Institutul de Științe Penale și Criminologie Aplicată, SAVCA LUCIA , VLAICU CRISTINA ,   Universitatea Pedagogică de Stat ,,Ion Creangă”, Chișinău
Published: August 2024

The problem of loneliness among the elderly has a negative impact on their quality of life and well-being. The aim of the study is to explore theoretically and applied the influence of socio-demographic factors and quality of life on loneliness in the elderly, highlighting the complex interactions between these determinants. The following dimensions were evaluated: a) the residential context - institutionalized versus family; b) gender; c) state of health; d) marital status; e) professional sector; f) level of education; g) degree of personal satisfaction; h) the quality of life associated with old age and i) the intensity of feelings of loneliness among the elderly. The research sample consists of 200 people aged between 65–95 years (m=71.89): 100 institutionalized respondents and 100 non-institutionalized respondents. The data were collected by applying two instruments: the UCLA Loneliness Scale, developed by Russell in 1996, and the Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI), designed by Frisch in 1992 (Russell, 1996; Frisch, 1992). Data analysis reveals a significant correlation between socio-demographic factors (sex, age, marital status, level of education) and the perceived intensity of loneliness, as well as statistically significant and negative correlations between loneliness and all assessed areas of quality of life.
Mijloace de redare a filiației în spațiul romanic
medieval. Polisemia prepoziției de
Authors:   Institutul de Lingvistică „Iorgu Iordan – Alexandru Rosetti” al Academiei Române
emaidima@yahoo.com, DIMA EMANUELA I. , LUPU IRINA ,   Institutul de Lingvistică „Iorgu Iordan – Alexandru Rosetti” al Academiei Române
irina.lupu.dr@gmail.com
Published: August 2024

The preposition de ( lat. de) is being used in early medieval Latin documents in order to compile the complementary denomination, marking mainly the provenance of the denominate (for the first centuries of the documentary use, at least). De prepositional structures occur always after the
personal name (i.e. first name) with the same functionality in the medieval documents from the whole Roman space. But the vernacular way of name composition, involving the use of the preposition de with the parentage meaning (inherited in the Western Romance languages, but not in the Eastern Romance ones) are also being registered in the Romance documents (from the XIIth century in the aragonese official documents, and from the XIVth century in the Occitan ones). These prepositional
phrases always involve an anthroponym (as selected Noun Phrase), indicating thus the parentage relation, instead of the provenance indication, as seen before, in the official acts drafted in the chancellery Latin.
When these two different ways of composition of the complementary denomination are being used in the official acts in the same historical stage, one can expect the complete elimination of the preposition: few members of the same occitan family bear the same name, but linked differently:
Ramun de la Pena, Miquel de Pena, but Bernat Pena.
On the other hand, Romanian inherited the preposition de but only with the provenance use
(e.g. Stan de Câne, in which Câne is the name of the personal estate); for the parentage meaning, the Old Romanian specialized some genitival proclitic markers (al, lui), used mainly in the popular anthroponymy that one can encounter in the Latin Medieval documents: Ioan al popae; Dumitru al Myrkey, Zawa fychor allu Mayne.
Open Educational Resources: Neue Hilfestelle an der FU Berlin gestartet
Authors: Eckhold Sascha
Published: August 2024

Um das Arbeiten mit offen lizenzierten Bildungsmaterialien zu unterstützen: Die Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin bietet seit kurzem eine neue Informations- und Serviceplattform für OER.
The Practice of Writing for Self-Reflection and Agency
Authors: Priego Ernesto
Published: August 2024

O

nce more I feel inclined to write something about recovering time, focus and agency for ourselves. The very act of writing, and of writing something

here

, is a key part of that need. Writing, not an email, not a text message, not work notes, not a post or comment on other social media, but taking the time to write, just because, as an attempt to make time and reconsider things.
Intelligent radioactive waste inactivation automation system
Authors: Tsagaris Apostolos , Taousani Margarita , Mylonas Georgios
Published: August 2024

The paper deals with the implementation of an intelligent automation system that ensures the smooth operation of a radioactive waste inactivation system as well as the SCADA system responsible for monitoring the entire automation system. It includes the inspection of five radioactive waste management tanks and a central radioactive waste collection pit of a Nuclear Medicine laboratory. The purpose was to create an intelligent automation system with PLC with the possibility of the future expansion of the reservoirs after an increase in hospitalized patients. Object-oriented programming was used with modern control code development techniques, but also visualization of all necessary information. The states tested for system operation are Collection, Treatment, and Wastewater Waiting. Each of the 5 collection tanks has a level sensor, safety float, sewage agitation system, sewage inlet and outlet valves, wash valve, and sampling valve. The system has a central valve that directs wastewater from patient rooms receiving radioactive iodine treatment either to the quench tank system via a central sump or to the central sewer system. Active sewage is collected in the central well and pumped to the collection tank. The central well has a level sensor to activate the pumps and a safety float.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on videoconferencing psychotherapies for the treatment of depression in Spain
Authors: Gordillo Rodolfo , González-Peña Paloma , Del Barrio Victoria , Ramos Rodolfo
Published: August 2024

The present study investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the demand of Spanish psychologists for videoconferencing (VC) treatment of depression during the first wave of the pandemic. Fifty-four psychologists participated and completed an online survey to compare psychotherapy provided before and after the pandemic. Results showed that CV-treated depression increased significantly by 80.3% and had an overall relative risk (RR) of 4.4 (95%, CI: 3.1-6.1) for increasing during the first months after the outbreak compared with before the pandemic. Specifically, the therapy with the greatest increase in demand according to RR was systemic (10.10), followed by cognitive-behavioral (4.0), eclectic (3.7), humanistic (3.3), so-called “third generation” therapies (3.1), and psychodynamic (1.0). These results suggest the importance of the new approach based on nonface-to-face classic therapy.
Propiedades psicométricas del Inventario de Crecimiento Postraumático en el contexto de la pandemia de COVID-19: Invarianza del modelo bifactorial
Authors: Cassaretto Monica , Gargurevich Rafael
Published: August 2024

El Inventario de Crecimiento Postraumático (ICPT; Tedeschi y Calhoun, 1996) evalúa las experiencias de crecimiento tras eventos traumáticos, como los vividos durante la pandemia de la COVID-19. Sin embargo, su estructura factorial sigue siendo objeto de debate. Al respecto, se sugiere que un modelo bifactor podría representar de manera óptima la estructura de la prueba. Este estudio analiza las propiedades psicométricas de este instrumento con 615 adultos peruanos. Los análisis factoriales confirmatorios revelan que un modelo bifactorial, que incluye un factor general y cinco factores específicos, es el que mejor se ajusta a los datos (SBS-χ2 (df) = 909.26(184), CFI = 1, RMSEA = .066, SRMR = .046). Se observa evidencia de invarianza configural entre el grupo que reporta familiares fallecidos por la COVID-19 y el grupo que no lo hace. Además, se encuentran índices adecuados de consistencia interna. Este estudio respalda las adecuadas propiedades psicométricas del ICPT.
Un dilema bioético para mejorar la argumentación sobre el diagnóstico genético preimplantacional en las aulas de secundaria postobligatoria
Authors: Durán Espín Paula , Ayuso Fernández G. Enrique
Published: August 2024

La formación educativa en genética y bioética reviste alta importancia debido a sus repercusiones en la vida cotidiana y los avances en salud, lo que justifica su inclusión en los planes educativos. De igual forma, en la Educación Secundaria es esencial formar en la capacidad argumentativa, ya que el alumnado se enfrentará a debates donde es necesario sustentar sus opiniones con evidencias. Para este fin, se ha diseñado, implementado y evaluado una propuesta educativa dirigida a un grupo de estudiantes de secundaria postobligatoria con la finalidad de mejorar su habilidad de argumentación sobre un dilema bioético relacionado con la genética básica, el diagnóstico genético preimplantacional. Los ensayos argumentativos realizados por el alumnado muestran la utilidad de la metodología empleada y apoyan seguir profundizando en esta perspectiva.
A Review of Radiation Protection Apron For Health Facilities: With Focus On Lead Apron
Authors:   Department of Physical Sciences, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kampala International University, Tonny Kaptila , O. Ademola ,   Department of Physical Sciences, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kampala International University, U. Afam ,   Department of Physical Sciences, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kampala International University
Published: August 2024

In medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ionizing radiations are commonly used. The major radiations used are the X-rays and Gamma rays. The personnel working in the radiological facilities to carry out these procedures are supposed to be properly shielded from the harmful effects of these radiations. The currently used aprons are made up of Lead which is a heavy metal. Several studies have been documented showing that Lead aprons provide appropriate shielding against ionizing radiation. This is basically due to its chemical property being a heavy metal hence radiopaque. However, Lead apron has its disadvantages. This review is therefore focused on the disadvantages that come with the use of Lead aprons in medical procedures. Several literature reviews have highlighted these disadvantages which include; bulkiness as a result of Lead being a heavy metal, very expensive and therefore difficult for the government to avail to every radiological personnel across the country. Furthermore, it is toxic to the ecosystem due to its chemical nature. The texture of the Lead apron also inconveniences the wearer. These, in turn result into compromise amongst the radiological personnel by not putting them on during these procedures. Thus, exposing their bodies to these ionizing radiations which may cause either deterministic or stochastic effects. In conclusion, this paper suggests the need to investigate an alternative radiation shielding apron that is lighter, cheaper, ecofriendly and convenient to the wearer by using different materials and methods, such as the use of barium which provides a better radiation shielding as Lead.
Stemming the tide of intellectual exodus: exploring strategies to mitigate brain drain in Kenya’s higher education sector
Authors:   College Of Education and External Studies Makerere University, Ngotho Gichuru Eutychus
Published: August 2024

Brain drain, the emigration of highly skilled individuals from developing countries like Kenya to seek better opportunities in developed nations, adversely affects the higher education sector. This phenomenon results in a depletion of qualified faculty and researchers, hampering the quality of education and research. Limited career opportunities and compensation, poor working conditions, lack of research funding, and insufficient professional development opportunities contribute to this brain drain. To address these challenges, Kenyan universities and the government must take proactive measures. Strategies include advocating for increased government funding, exploring alternative revenue sources, promoting efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and investing in human capital. Enhancing infrastructure, technology, library resources, and administrative support can improve working conditions. Increasing research funding, protecting intellectual property, and promoting open access can stimulate innovation. Additionally, promoting international collaborations, hosting international events, and creating joint research centers can enhance research quality and visibility. Finally, investing in faculty and researcher professional development, with dedicated budgets, in-house programs, and recognition, will enhance the skills and expertise necessary for high-quality research and teaching. These strategies collectively aim to create a supportive environment, retaining top talent, and fostering the growth of Kenya's higher education sector.
How participatory is participation? The Case of The IDRC – Naro Participatory Development Communication Initiative in Uganda; 2001 – 2007.
Authors: Naiboka Odoi Nora
Published: August 2024

In participatory communication, the degree of participation lies on a continuum that is largely determined by the power holder. This paper points out key areas in the implementation process of a participatory development communication (PDC) initiative that took place between Uganda’s national banana researchers, and banana farmers, with funding from IDRC. The paper aims at tasking readers to ascertain the degree of participation in the participatory communication initiative. PDC is a ten-step process that mobilizes communities to take part in their development by involving them in joint identification of an objective, and in implementing, monitoring and evaluating activities all aimed at achieving the identified objective. The banana researchers resorted to PDC after their dissatisfaction at the low rate of farmers’ uptake and sustained utilization of researched banana information. IDRC facilitated NARO banana researchers to employ participatory development communication with the hope of improving farmers’ natural resource and banana management. The objective of the initiative was to try out a participatory communication methodology that promised to result in small scale farmers’ sustainable adoption of researched banana information and technologies. Researchers later reported that the PDC initiative had led to achievement of the initiative’s objectives. In conclusion, the paper proposes that considering the kaleidoscopic nature of participatory communication, there is need for guidelines to be explicitly specified regarding its implementation, so as to prevent its manipulation.
Climate change adaptation strategies to improve jowhar, middle shabelle region, somalia's community livelihood.
Authors:   Student, Kampala International University, Hassan Ubeid Aided
Published: August 2024

What is Somalia? Two of Somalia's biggest challenges are extreme weather and the consequences of climate change. These elements are likely to increase preexisting vulnerabilities and limit the options available to the population for a living, which could hurt Somalia's stability and security in the absence of proactive preventive measures. More frequent and severe floods and droughts have a negative impact on food security and worsen living conditions in Somalia. This has intricated and interconnected ramifications for Somalia's peace and security, including increased migration and displacement brought on by climate change, which will especially affect people whose livelihoods are affected by floods and droughts. A cross-sectional research approach was employed in this study. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used in the investigation. General information on the issue was gathered from the many stakeholders engaged in the study, and quantitative approaches were employed for data collecting and analysis. Regarding climate change and community livelihoods, the qualitative method is employed. An interview guide was employed in conjunction with questionnaires, which served as the study's major means of data gathering. The research's conclusions demonstrate that disaster risk reduction, relocation to areas with fewer climate-related hazards, raising public awareness of climate change, and afforestation are among the climate change strategies that can be used to enhance the standard of living for local residents in Somalia's Jowhar Middle Shabelle state.
Effect of flip teaching approach on college of education students’ interest and achievement in ordinary differential equation in south-south geo-political zone, Nigeria.
Authors:   University Of Calabar, Peter A. Betiang , Elizabeth Ishagba Aniah-Betiang , Solomon Akwagiobe Ubebe ,   Department of Mathematics, Federal College of Education Obudu
Published: August 2024

The study investigated the effect of flip teaching approach on College of Education students’ interest and achievement in Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) in South-South Geo-Political Zone, Nigeria. The study used a pretest-posttest non-equivalent group quasi-experimental design, wherein two research questions and two hypotheses addressed the design. Purposive sampling was used to choose 78 NCE III students from two intact and control classes. The ODE Interest Scale (ODEIS) and ODE Achievement Test (ODEAT), whose reliability indices were determined using Cronbach Alpha and Kuder-Richardson-20 techniques, were used to collect the data. The mean as well as the standard deviation were used to examine the data, and ANCOVA was used to test the hypotheses at the.05 level of significance. The findings demonstrated that, in comparison to standard teaching methods, the flip teaching technique had a considerably positive impact on students' interest in and achievement in ordinary differential equations. Therefore, it was suggested that ordinary differential equations be taught and learnt in colleges of education using the flip teaching approach.
Forgery of a Will with Due Regard to Civil and Criminal Law
Authors: Muda Sipayung Iskandar
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine first, how the inheritance system in the book- Civil Law (Civil Code). Secondly, to find out how the forgery of a will in view of criminal law. This type of research is Library research and the research approach used is juridical normative approach. The data sources of this research are primary, secondary and tertiary data sources through legislation, books, journals and rulings. Data analysis is used by way of identification and classification of existing data and organize it systematically. The results of this study indicate that in the inheritance system according to the Civil Code there are two ways to obtain an inheritance, namely first, obtaining an inheritance based on the provisions of the act- law and second, obtain an inheritance based on testament. The existence of restrictions on certain parties that result in the abolition of the right to inherit which is one of the reasons for committing the crime of forgery of wills.
Hubungan Pengetahuan Ibu Terhadap Tumbuh Kembang Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus Di SDLB Wiradesa
Authors: Puput Lisandra  , Abdurrachmnan Abdurrachmnan
Published: August 2024

The Correlation between Mother’s Knowledge and the Growth and Development of Children with Special Needs at SDLB Wiradesa. .Introductions: growth is the process of increasing body size, body shape, and the tissue structure within it, while development is the process of building the body by increasing function and progress in the significant. Objectives: this study aims to examine the correlations between mother's knowledge and the growt hand development of children with special needs at SDLB Wiradesa. Methods: it is quantitative with cross sectional as an approach meanwhile the Slovin formula was applied as the sampling technique. Thirty-three respondents were taken as the sample. Results: the result of person correlation test states p value is <0,001which means there is correlations between mother's knowledge and the growth and development of children with special needs at SDLB Wiradesa. Conclusions: it could beconcluded based on the question nairevalueof 76%-100%,the level of mother’s knowledge was 6 (18.2%)so that there is a significant correlation between both variables. Furthermore, it was also supported by the result of person test, which states p value was <0,000.  Suggestions: mothers who has low level of knowledge were recommended to improve their knowledge especially in the term of children with special needs.
Gambaran Bakteri pada Luka Infeksi Pasca Operasi Carcinoma Mammae di RSUD Kraton
Authors: Siti Alfiyah  , Mulia Susanti
Published: August 2024

Breast cancer (Carcinoma mammae) is a condition when the cells in the breast tissue lose their normal control and mechanisms, resulting in abnormal, rapid and uncontrolled growth. In some cases of breast cancer, surgery is recommended by an oncologist. Patients undergoing surgical procedures can experience infections even though the operation is carried out in accordance with the procedure and infection prevention measures have been taken. Surgical wound infections are generally caused by bacteria. This study aims to determine the description of bacteria found in samples of post-operative wound infection patients with mammary carcinoma at Kraton Regional Hospital. The bacteria identified in the samples studied were Staphylococcus epidermidis in sample A, Staphylococcus aureus in sample B and Proteus mirabilis in sample C. It can be concluded that the bacteria found in post-operative wound infections at Kraton Hospital, Pekalongan Regency were Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus mirabilis.
Use of Local Resources from Oil Palm Bunch Ash combined with Cow Manure to Grow and Produce Sweet Corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt) Planted in Peat Soil to Support Smart Agriculture
Authors: Oktaria Oktaria Duwi Pratiwi , Budianta Dedik , Warsito  , Ayu Ieke Wulan
Published: August 2024

Sweet corn is a food crop that has a sweeter taste than ordinary corn. It has high economic value and has a shorter harvest time. The demand for corn is increasing in Indonesia but corn production is not sufficient to meet it. For this reason, efforts to increase sweet corn production are needed to consume the people. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of oil palm bunch ash and cow manure ameliorants on the growth and production of sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt) on peat soil. The pot experiment was conducted in Bandar Agung Village, Lalan District, Musi Banyuasin, South Sumatra of Indonesia dated from December 2022 to March 2023. This study used a Randomized Factorial Block Design which consisted of 2 factors which were the first factor was dose of oil palm bunch ash consisting of control, oil palm bunch ash at 20 tons ha-1 and 60 tons ha-1. The second factor was dose of cow manure at control, 42 tons ha-1 and 84 tons ha-1. Total treatment was 9 combinations and it were repeated 3 times. For each treatment was left 2 plant samples. The results showed that no significant effect for plant height, number of leaves, plant fresh weight and plant dry weight. Application of 60 tons ha-1 of oil palm bunch ash + 42 tons ha-1 of cow manure showed the best combination results on sweet corn growth because it has the highest found on each variable observed.
 
Keywords: Ameliorant, cow manure, oil palm bunch ash, peat, sweet corn
La falsa Neuroeducación: Descubriendo mitos en la formación inicial de los educadores
Authors: Casillas-Martín Sonia , Cabezas-González Marcos
Published: August 2024

Pedagogical practices supported by neuroscience are still in their early stages in the educational context, and the growing interest in neuroeducation does not always translate into proper implementation of research findings. Misconceptions about the brain, known as neuromyths, continue to prevail. This article presents the results of research aimed at analyzing the ability of university students in Education degrees to identify neuromyths in the field of neuroscience, learning, and cognitive processes. It also aims to identify the influence of gender, age, degree, and academic year on their perceptions and conceptions. Using a quantitative methodology, a sample of 172 education students from degrees in Pedagogy, Primary Education, Social Education, and Early Childhood Education at the University of Salamanca was examined. After data collection through the ALFANED scale and descriptive and inferential analysis, the results confirm the prevalence of neuromyths in the education field. Additionally, age, academic year, and degree are identified as predictors in the identification of these false beliefs.

Las prácticas pedagógicas respaldadas por la neurociencia aún son incipientes en el contexto educativo y el creciente interés por la neuroeducación no se traduce siempre en una implementación adecuada de los hallazgos de la investigación. Los conceptos erróneos sobre el cerebro, conocidos como neuromitos, continúan predominando. En este artículo se presentan los resultados de una investigación cuya finalidad es la de analizar la capacidad que tienen los futuros profesionales de Grados en Educación, para identificar neuromitos en el ámbito de la neurociencia, el aprendizaje y los procesos cognitivos, así como conocer la influencia de las variables de género, edad, titulación y curso académico, sobre sus percepciones y concepciones. Empleando una metodología cuantitativa, se trabajó con una muestra de 172 educadores en formación de los Grados en Pedagogía, Maestro en Educación Primaria, Educación Social y Maestro en Educación Infantil, de la Universidad de Salamanca. Tras la recogida de datos, por medio de la escala ALFANED, y el análisis descriptivo e inferencial de los mismos, los resultados hallados corroboran la evidencia sobre la prevalencia de los neuromitos en el ámbito de la educación y se identifican las variables de edad, curso académico y titulación como predictoras en la identificación de estas falsas creencias.
Significados atribuidos a la educación inclusiva por la comunidad educativa
Authors: Arnaiz-Sánchez Pilar , Alcaraz Salvador , Caballero García Carmen María
Published: August 2024

The existing confusion around the meaning of inclusive education is one of the main barriers to the progress of this educational model. The general objective of this research is to analyze the meanings that different educational agents involved in the educational community of the Region of Murcia (Spain) attribute to the concept of inclusive education. This research is part of a comprehensive qualitative descriptive study. 74 people involved in the educational response to the learning needs of students from early childhood, primary and secondary education centers (management teams and teachers), members of the educational administration, associations and postgraduate students have participated. Qualitative techniques were used to collect information: discussion groups, semi-structured interviews and discussion board. A qualitative content analysis process was followed through the ATLAS.ti V.8 software. The study shows that the concept of inclusive education is known by the participants, however, they attribute different meanings and approaches to it. This determines that it is an unclear and discussed notion among members of the educational community, which generates educational practices of very different kinds and often non-inclusive.

La confusión existente en torno al significado de educación inclusiva supone una de las principales barreras para el progreso de este modelo educativo. El objetivo general de esta investigación es analizar los significados que diferentes agentes educativos implicados en la comunidad educativa de la Región de Murcia (España) atribuyen al concepto de educación inclusiva. Esta investigación se enmarca en un estudio descriptivo comprensivo de corte cualitativo. Han participado 74 personas involucradas en la respuesta educativa a las necesidades de aprendizaje del alumnado de centros de educación infantil, primaria y secundaria (equipos directivos y profesorado), miembros de la administración educativa, de asociaciones y estudiantes de postgrado. Para la recogida de información se emplearon técnicas cualitativas: grupos de discusión, entrevistas semiestructuradas y panel de debate. Se siguió un proceso de análisis cualitativo de contenido a través del software ATLAS.ti V.8. El estudio muestra que el concepto de educación inclusiva es conocido por los participantes, sin embargo, le atribuyen diferentes significados y enfoques. Esto determina que sea una noción poco clara y notablemente discutida entre los miembros de la comunidad educativa, lo que genera prácticas educativas de muy diferente índole y muchas veces no inclusivas.
¿Uso o abuso de la memoria? Beneficios de la enseñanza del pensamiento histórico e implicaciones en la formación del profesorado
Authors: López-García Alejandro , Miralles-Martínez Pedro
Published: August 2024

Historical thinking, from its Anglo-Saxon perspective, aims to promote a critical historical literacy for the 21st century, according to six key concepts: historical relevance, historical evidence, cause and consequence, change and continuity, historical perspective and ethical dimension. The objective of this paper is to analyse the impact of the implementation of this methodology on the perception and knowledge of 70 Baccalaureate students. To this end, a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group and pretest was followed, applying a methodology based on historical competences in the Treatment (T) group and a traditional methodology in the No Treatment (NT) group, thus observing the differences before and after the practice. After analysis with the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and some descriptive statistics, the results point to greater differences in perception and knowledge, from different parameters, between the pre and post analysis of the T group, compared to the NT group. In conclusion, it seems that the methodology employed significantly influences how students feel they are taught, how they feel they learn and how they actually learn. In the future, more studies are needed to broaden the contexts of application and to introduce new variables of analysis.

El pensamiento histórico, desde su vertiente anglosajona, pretende promover una alfabetización histórica crítica para el siglo XXI, de acuerdo con seis conceptos clave: relevancia histórica, evidencia histórica, causa y consecuencia, cambio y continuidad, perspectiva histórica y dimensión ética. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar el impacto que tiene la implementación de esta metodología en la percepción y el conocimiento de 70 estudiantes de Bachillerato. Para ello, se ha seguido un diseño cuasiexperimental con grupo de control no equivalente y pretest, aplicando una metodología basada en competencias históricas en el grupo Tratamiento (T) y una metodología tradicional en el grupo No Tratamiento (NT), observando así las diferencias antes y después de la práctica. Tras el análisis con la prueba de rangos con signo de Wilcoxon y algunos estadísticos descriptivos, los resultados apuntan hacia mayores diferencias de percepción y conocimiento, desde diferentes parámetros, entre el análisis previo y posterior del grupo T, en comparación al grupo NT. En conclusión, parece que la metodología empleada influye significativamente en cómo los estudiantes sienten que se les enseña, cómo sienten que aprenden y cómo aprenden realmente. En prospectiva, hacen falta más estudios que permitan ampliar contextos de aplicación e introducir nuevas variables de análisis.
Response to public comments: building a metrology exchange to innovate in semiconductors (METIS)
Authors: Greene Gretchen R , Bittman Sid
Published: August 2024

In December 2023, NIST released a publication outlining a proposed data-sharing platform, titled “Building a Metrology Exchange to Innovate in Semiconductors (METIS).” The publication was open to public comment from December 2023 to February 2024 to allow for a diversity of people to contribute their viewpoints and to ensure that stakeholders could provide critical feedback to shape the final paper outlining the vision for this data exchange. NIST received numerous comments and identified trends that fell broadly into four specific categories. In this publication, NIST discusses the trends and themes that emerged and provides thematic responses.
Intervensi Focus Group Discussion (Fgd) dalam Meningkatkan Self Efficacy untuk Tidak Merokok pada Siswa SMK Ignatius Slamet Riyadi Surakarta
Authors: Risnanditiar Hirsya Priambodo  , Budi Prasetyo  , Dzul Fahmi Afriyanto
Published: August 2024

Smoking becomes a common phenomenon among teenagers because due to internal and external factors affecting smoking behavior. Efficacy of self, confidence of one of his abilities, affects the smoking habits and efforts to stop. FGD (Focus Group Discussion) is an effective method of collecting information and troubleshooting through group discussions. FGD can increase the knowledge and efficacy of the participants' sourcing, including students at school. This study aims to determine how health promotion interventions can cultivate self effecty so that teens still do not smoke using the health promotion intervention method of FGD (Focus Group Discussion) and to know the success of self efficacy based on 3 aspects: (Level, Strenght, and Generality). This research uses a Quasi Experimental method with a type of quantitative research that uses a pre-test group post-test approach. The sample in this study were 10 students in class X and XI from SMK Igntaius Slamet Riyadi Surakarta. The sampling technique uses a purposive sampling method. Data collection techniques use interviews. The data analysis technique uses the non-parametric Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. The results of this study show that there is no influence of self-efficacy on the behavior of maintaining not smoking among students at SMK Igntaius Slamet Riyadi Surakarta. Indicates because there is no influence between the FGD variable and the self efficacy of maintaining behavior to remain non-smoking.
Gambaran Prokrastinasi Tugas Akhir Pada Mahasiswa Semester Akhir di Universitas Sahid Surakarta
Authors: Dava Bagas Indianto  , Sri Ernawati  , Dhian Rizkiana Putri
Published: August 2024

Final assignment procrastination is the tendency to postpone academic activities related to the final assignment. This research aims to see the picture of final assignment procrastination at Sahid University, Surakarta. The research method used is a qualitative method by means of observation and interviews. The informants in this research consisted of 7 (seven) students with active status, semester 8 and above, who were taking their final assignment. The informants consisted of 3 men and 4 women. Based on the results of research that has been carried out, it was found that 85% of students at Sahid University Surakarta who took final assignments experienced final assignment procrastination. This is influenced by students' lack of ability to manage their time between studying and working part-time. Other factors that cause student procrastination include lack of motivation and not having a priority scale.
O uso da inteligência artificial como ferramenta para educação no Brasil
Authors: Da silva Luiz André Ferreira , Siqueira Nadilson , Rodrigues Vinicius Brasil
Published: August 2024

A tecnologia desempenha um papel importante na criação de ambientes de aprendizagem integrados. Recursos digitais, plataformas de aprendizagem online e ferramentas colaborativas podem facilitar a comunicação e a troca de conhecimentos entre estudantes e professores de diferentes áreas. Ao promover a integração entre ciência, cultura e educação, os ambientes de aprendizagem flexíveis e integrados proporcionam aos estudantes uma compreensão mais abrangente e aplicada do conhecimento. Eles são incentivados a pensar de forma interdisciplinar, a considerar diferentes perspectivas e a aplicar o conhecimento de forma contextualizada e significativa. A inteligência artificial (IA) tornou-se um importante tópico de discussão no Brasil. Como país com uma economia em rápido crescimento, o Brasil reconheceu os benefícios potenciais da adoção da IA ​​em vários setores. . No campo da educação, a tecnologia tornou-se uma ferramenta essencial para aprimorar os processos de ensino e aprendizagem, facilitar o acesso à informação e ao conhecimento e preparar os alunos para o mundo digital. Apesar dos benefícios da tecnologia na educação, o uso eficaz da tecnologia na sala de aula exige formação contínua e desenvolvimento profissional dos professores. Desse modo, o objetivo do estudo é analisar o estadual atual do uso de IA no Brasil, bem como os seus benefícios e preocupações no âmbito escolar. Além de explorar as vantagens e desvantagens da implementação da IA ​​na educação do ponto de vista do professor e sugeriremos estratégias para superar desafios e maximizar os benefícios da IA ​​na educação.
Estudo epidemiológico da dengue no Tocantins 2019 - 2023
Authors: de Carvalho Franciane Barbosa , Otaviano Divino José
Published: August 2024

A dengue é uma doença endêmica no estado do Tocantins, transmitida pelo mosquito Aedes aegypti, apresentando um aumento significativo nos casos notificados nos últimos anos, com picos em 2021 e 2022. Trata-se de uma pesquisa epidemiológica e descritiva com o objetivo de analisar os dados epidemiológicos da dengue de 2019 a 2023. Os resultados e discussões obtidos revelaram uma maior incidência entre as mulheres, variações significativas por faixa etária e uma correlação entre os meses chuvosos e os picos de casos. Além disso, os sorotipos virais da dengue apresentaram variações ao longo do período estudado. A prevalência e taxa de incidência da doença também variaram, com momentos de alerta e necessidade de intervenções mais eficazes. A colaboração entre instituições de pesquisa, órgãos públicos e a sociedade civil é essencial para enfrentar o desafio da dengue no Tocantins. Medidas de controle do Aedes aegypti, campanhas de conscientização e vigilância epidemiológica são fundamentais para reduzir os impactos negativos da doença. Em suma, os dados analisados fornecem subsídios para a implementação de ações futuras de prevenção e controle da dengue na região, incluindo vigilância epidemiológica, controle do vetor e educação da comunidade.
Synergetic Impact of Institutional Quality, Foreign Direct Investment, Urban Population Growth and Trade on CO2 Emission: Selective Countries of South Asian
Authors: Abdullah Sehresh , Irshad Sobia , Ali Shahzad , Parveen Sajida , Rahman Saif Ur
Published: August 2024

This research examines the relationships within CO2, Institutional quality, foreign direct investment (FDI), urban population growth and Trade in India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, five countries in south Asia. ARDL Autoregressive distributed lag model outcomes suggest, factors effecting environmental quality in all countries move in unison over the long term (co-integration). The environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis EKC is also supported by the results. Additionally Institutional quality seems to have negative influence on environmental quality while foreign direct investment (FDI), urban population growth and Trade positively influenced CO2 emission. ARDL observations demonstrate, there is a strong correlation among CO2 emission and Institutional quality, foreign direct investment, urban population growth and Trade.
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Behavioral Activation on Irrational Thoughts and Depression in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Authors: Asvadi Ghoshe Gonbadi Jafar , Bakhshipour Abolfazl , Akbari Amarghan Hossein
Published: August 2024

Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Behavioral Activation (BA) therapy on irrational thoughts and depression in individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Methods and Materials: This applied research utilized a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design. The statistical population included all individuals diagnosed with GAD who visited psychotherapy clinics in Mashhad in 2020. From this population, 45 participants were purposefully selected from the Nabz-e Zindagi Counseling Center in Mashhad and randomly assigned to three groups of 15 (two experimental groups and one control group). The subjects responded to the Irrational Beliefs Test (IBT) by Ahwaz and Mo'tamedi (2005) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) (1961) at three stages: pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. The MBCT and BA therapies were administered to the experimental groups, while the control group did not receive any treatment. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Findings: The results indicated that the main effect of the group on irrational thoughts and depression was significant in both experimental groups (p < .05). However, there was no significant difference in the impact of the two methods on irrational thoughts (p = .144) and depression (p = .950). Conclusion: Both treatments were equally effective in individuals with GAD. Therefore, both treatments can be utilized to reduce psychological problems in individuals with GAD.
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Therapy on Reducing Stress and Improving Emotion Regulation in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Authors: Zadfallah Farshami Hanieh , Bozorgi Masoome
Published: August 2024

Objective: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a significant challenge in the field of mental health, requiring effective and sustainable interventions. Methods and Materials: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy in reducing stress and improving emotion regulation in clients with PTSD. The statistical population included clients with PTSD who visited counseling and psychological services centers in Rasht in 2024. From this population, 30 individuals were selected through convenience sampling and divided into experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). The instruments used included the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ). Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26 and statistical methods such as independent t-test, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), and Pearson correlation analysis. Findings: The results indicated that mindfulness-based therapy significantly reduced stress and improved emotion regulation in clients with PTSD. Conclusion: These findings were consistent with previous studies and demonstrated that mindfulness-based therapy could be used as an effective and sustainable method for managing PTSD symptoms. However, limitations such as a limited statistical population, relatively small sample size, and the use of self-report questionnaires should be considered in future research. Suggestions for future research include conducting studies with larger samples and longer follow-up periods, combining mindfulness-based therapy with other therapeutic methods, and using more objective assessment tools.