bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sequential Learning Activity: Effect on the Performance of Grade 5 Pupils in Dividing Fractions
Authors: Espiritu Jr Melchor , Vendicacion Edlyn
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Sequential Learning Activity as an intervention material to improve the performance of Grade 5 pupils in dividing fractions at Lias Elementary School for the School Year 2022-2023. The study utilized a quasi-experimental design, specifically the one-group pretest-posttest involving 27 pupils whose scores are categorized as "Does Not Meet Expectation" based on the result of the Diagnostic Test given. The pupil-respondents were exposed to the intervention material (Sequential Learning Activities) that offered lessons and activities ranging from the most basic, which serve as the prerequisite skill, progressing to more complex concepts leading to mastery of division of fractions. The study revealed that there was a significant improvement in the pupils' scores in dividing fractions after they were exposed to the intervention, as manifested in the associated p-value of .000, which is less than alpha .05, and in the increase of pretest and posttest mean scores of 2.74 and 7.33, respectively. In light of the findings, the researchers recommended that the use of Sequential Learning Activities developed as an intervention material can help pupils understand the step-by-step process of how to divide fractions effectively. The findings suggested specific implications that can affect learners' division skills. From the gathered related studies, it has been suggested that the agreeable attitude of the pupils when it comes to using the intervention material (SLA) in developing division skills may influence their performance in Dividing Fractions. As a result, they become more focused on division activities. Furthermore, the use of sequential learning as a strategy not only in teaching Mathematics but in other learning areas as well is highly recommended as it ensures that the prerequisite skill and fundamental knowledge will be fully acquired before moving forward to other lessons with increasing complexity to achieve mastery of the knowledge and skills taught
Urban Form in Oriental Cities: Key Elements and Residential Environments
Authors:   University of Ljubljana, Fejza Adelina
Published: December 2024

This paper briefly describes the development of the Islamic/Oriental city and the elements that form a traditional Oriental city. It aims to outline their unique urban characteristics and the differences and similarities between the most Oriental to the least Oriental cities. To achieve this, three cities - Tunis, Sarajevo, and Skopje - are described and compared based on relevant literature, serving as examples ranging from the most Oriental to the least Oriental. The selection of these cities was based on varying percentages of the Islamic community and the conditions of Islamic establishment. In the conclusion, it is discussed that their primary physical characteristics are evident in all three cases, while their distinctions lie in their residential compositions. Their uniqueness is found in their non-physical characteristics, which are discussed as potential guidelines for the future development of the cities.
Spatial and Design Analysis of Sanitary Units in Primary School “Toso Arsov” Shtip to Improve Inclusive Education
Authors:   Goce Delchev University, Shtip, North Macedonia, Nikolovska Vladica
Published: December 2024

Accessibility is an everyday problem within the framework of the built environment. Accessibility problems become an urban, architectural and design challenge in the planning of the built environment and the development of an inclusive society that provides a comfortable and humane living environment according to people’s needs. Educational facilities are key to the development of a society. They exist and function as such with the same purpose in different periods of time, according to different legal frameworks that were in force at that time. From that aspect, we can also see the diversity in the approach to the design and accessibility of the facilities, depending on the current political and social circumstances, as well as the awareness of the needs of people with disabilities in the given period of time. The paper includes a specific example of a facility for primary education, in which an analysis of the sanitary units was made from the aspect of accessibility. For this purpose, a design analysis was made for the use of the space that is already functioning for the same purpose and the possibilities for adaptation. Through this analysis, advantages and disadvantages can be perceived about the use of space and its functional utilization.
Discourse Connectors in Udin Bounyavong’s “From Ten Years Ago volume 3” Short Story
Authors:   National University of Laos, Khanthavongxay Phoukham
Published: December 2024

This research aims to analyze cohesive units based on their semantic types and functions in the short story collection “From Ten Years Ago, Volume 3”, a masterpiece of children’s literature by Udin Bunyawong, an outstanding literary artist in the field of literature in 2010. The collection comprises 11 short stories. The statistical method used for data analysis is percentage. The Result found that cohesive unit functions are divided into 2 types: micro-level cohesive units and macro-level cohesive units. For the semantic types of micro-level cohesive units, there are 8 subtypes, ranked by frequency of use from highest to lowest. They are contrastive (18.42%), causal (16.45%), elaboration (15.13%), conditional (12.50%), alternative (11.18%), temporal (9.87%), exemplificatory (8.55%), conclusion(7.89%). For the semantic types of macro-level cohesive units, there are 5 subtypes, ranked by frequency of use from highest to lowest. They are contrastive (23.68%), causal (21.71%), conclusion (19.74%), sequence (18.42%), and elabora- tion (16.45%).
Uma saúde ainda por ser inventada: das diretrizes e condições da cura analítica hoje
Authors: Pennycook Pedro
Published: December 2024

Trata-se de problematizar a cura analítica como dispositivo de saúde. Defendo que, ao se escusar de uma crítica a conceitos como normalidade, cura e saúde, a prática psicanalítica pode vir a comprometer-se com valores sociais violentos. Em um primeiro momento, retorno à máxima freudiana para apresentar como certa compreensão de “amor e trabalho” media nossas expectativas de saúde e normalidade, ao estabelecer figuras normativas para os destinos da pulsão. Seguem-se duas seções dedicadas a analisá-las em separado, nas quais exponho respectivamente as figuras do enamoramento burguês e do mundo neoliberal do trabalho. Sem abrir mão de uma apropriação crítica das noções de saúde e cura, amparada pelos conceitos lacanianos de ato analítico e sinthome, concluo oferecendo uma releitura do fim de análise para uma clínica comprometida com a emancipação social.
Lou Andreas-Salomé e Sigmund Freud: encontros e diferenças
Authors: Peron Paula Regina , Rubin Beatriz Adriana da Silva , Maschietto Julia Parizoto
Published: December 2024

Lou Andreas-Salomé foi uma autora e psicanalista contemporânea de Freud cuja produção é pouco conhecida pela comunidade psicanalítica. Sua produção é bastante diversa, sendo os temas mais presentes amor, sexualidade, feminilidade, religião e Psicanálise, aprofundando-se em discussões sobre o narcisismo, constituição do eu e o caráter anal da sexualidade. Este texto, comprometido com o reconhecimento das mulheres e de suas produções científicas, visa resgatar a importância dessa psicanalista como teórica, buscando divulgar sua obra, tentando desprendê-la da imagem de amante, como ficou marcada. Além disso, buscamos evidenciar as contribuições de Andreas-Salomé para a Psicanálise freudiana, bem como pontos de divergência e convergência entre as teorias de Salomé e Freud. Apresentamos uma breve sistematização de sua obra por meio de uma pesquisa histórico bibliográfica.
Palavras-chave: Psicanálise. Sigmund Freud. Lou Andreas-Salomé. Feminilidade. Narcisismo.
O TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA (TEA) E A INCLUSÃO ESCOLAR À LUZ DO DSM-5
Authors: Rodrigues Jacilene de Jesus Moraes , Ribeiro Mílvio da Silva
Published: December 2024

O artigo aborda a inclusão escolar de alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) à luz do DSM-5, destacando a necessidade de uma abordagem multifacetada. Inicialmente, descreve as características diagnósticas do TEA segundo o DSM-5, enfatizando os déficits na comunicação social e os comportamentos restritos e repetitivos. Em seguida, analisa os desafios da inclusão escolar, como barreiras atitudinais, adequação do currículo e capacitação de professores. Propõe estratégias de inclusão, como o Planejamento Educacional Individualizado (PEI), uso de tecnologias assistivas e criação de um ambiente escolar inclusivo. Ressalta a importância do apoio interdisciplinar e familiar, destacando a colaboração entre escola e família e o envolvimento de profissionais de saúde. Conclui que a inclusão eficaz exige compromisso contínuo, capacitação e apoio, garantindo que todos os alunos alcancem seu potencial educacional e social.
GESTÃO DE BANCO DE DADOS: IMPACTOS DA TECNOLOGIA IN-MEMORY NA GESTÃO DE DADOS ORGANIZACIONAIS
Authors: Santos Priscila Magda Carvalho dos , Cascaes Adriana dos Anjos Duarte
Published: December 2024

It is known that nowadays, with large amounts of information, organizations have felt the need to manage and share this information quickly and efficiently. However, information is only strategic and becomes knowledge when it is managed effectively. By providing effective mechanisms for managing large groups of information, the so-called Data Management Systems fulfill the function of making the task of maintaining and retrieving large amounts of data easier. This research, based on theoretical contributions from Information Science and on frameworks of Information Technology tools, aims to analyze and optimize the process of controlling subcontractor contracts and equipment rental of a heavy construction company. This work aims to conduct a comparative study, based on general aspects of performance, between relational databases on disk and in memory. To this end, a system was used to load data into the chosen databases, as well as queries were performed to analyze the performance of read and write operations in the chosen databases.
O TRÍCEPS SURAL COMO UMA BOMBA CARDIOVASCULAR
Authors: Deus Mateus Rodrigues de , Zary Ana Julia Kuhn , Romão Mariluce Ferreira
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study aims to carry out an integrative review on the anatomy of the calf, highlighting its function as a “second heart” and the muscular pump mechanisms, as well as the implications for venous circulation. Methodology: An integrative review was carried out with a selection of information published between 2020 and 2024. The research was carried out in virtual libraries, using the descriptors “anatomy”, “calf”, “second heart”, “venous circulation”, “function”. Only texts in Portuguese and English were included. Results: Data analysis revealed that the calf functions as a muscular pump, as it is essential for venous return from the lower extremity and influences preload and cardiac output. A survey was carried out in which 2,728 adult patients who underwent venous strain gauge plethysmography were analyzed, excluding those with conditions that could interfere with the results. The results showed that patients with impaired calf muscle pump (CMP) were older, predominantly female and had greater comorbidity. Conclusion: The muscular structure and function of the calf muscle pump are crucial for physical performance and the prevention of complications, especially in elderly populations and in patients with chronic conditions such as venous insufficiency and arterial claudication.
A PENSÃO PARA FILHOS DE VÍTIMAS DE FEMINICÍDIO COMO GARANTIA DE DIREITOS FUNDAMENTAIS: ANÁLISE CONSTITUCIONAL DA LEI 14.717/2023
Authors: Silva Kennedy Yago Cardoso da , Miranda Mariana Barbosa
Published: December 2024

The theme analyzes the recent legislation sanctioned in 2023 by President Lula, which establishes the payment of a pension for children of women who are victims of femicide. The new law is a constitutional and social response to ensure fundamental rights, such as human dignity and the full protection of children and adolescents, as provided for in the Federal Constitution. This study examines how the measure aims to mitigate the impacts of gender-based violence, guaranteeing financial support to indirect victims of this violence. In addition, it addresses the constitutional and practical challenges for the effective implementation of the pension, as well as the relevance of this public policy in strengthening family protection and combating violence against women.
INOVAÇÕES EM PROPULSÃO SUSTENTÁVEL: A EVOLUÇÃO DOS VEÍCULOS MOVIDOS A BIOCOMBUSTÍVEIS
Authors: Cardoso Glenda Karoline de Lima , Bruce Fialho Michaella Socorro
Published: December 2024

Resumo: Este artigo explora o papel dos biocombustíveis - etanol, biogás e biodiesel - como alternativas aos combustíveis fósseis, avaliando seu impacto na sustentabilidade e no meio ambiente. A pesquisa examina os processos de produção de cada tipo de biocombustível, destacando suas vantagens e desvantagens, bem como seus benefícios na redução das emissões de gases de efeito estufa. Questões como o uso de recursos naturais, consumo de água e impactos na biodiversidade também são consideradas. Finalmente, o estudo analisa práticas de produção sustentável e o potencial para inovação tecnológica para facilitar uma transição eficaz para uma economia de baixo carbono, enfatizando as oportunidades e desafios no desenvolvimento sustentável dos biocombustíveis.
Artificial Intelligence For Decision Making In The Era Of Big Data Evolution
Authors:   Master of Science in Management Information Systems, College of Business, Lamar University, Texas, USA, Sultana Rebeka
Published: December 2024

This study systematically examines the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in decision-making, focusing on its applications, challenges, and future opportunities. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a total of 100 peer-reviewed articles were analyzed to ensure a rigorous and comprehensive understanding of the subject. The findings highlight AI's ability to optimize decision-making processes through advanced technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics, significantly enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness across diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, supply chain management, and public administration. Despite these advancements, the study identifies persistent challenges, including algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, and the lack of transparency in "black box" AI models, which undermine trust and accountability. Additionally, the review uncovers research gaps, particularly in low-resource settings and emerging markets, where AI's potential remains underutilized due to infrastructural and data limitations. The integration of AI with emerging technologies, such as blockchain, quantum computing, and edge computing, presents promising opportunities to enhance scalability, security, and transparency in decision-making. The study also underscores the importance of interdisciplinary research, particularly at the intersection of AI and social sciences, to better understand human-AI interaction and foster ethical and socially equitable AI adoption. By addressing these challenges and leveraging emerging opportunities, AI can evolve into a transformative tool for informed, inclusive, and responsible decision-making in an increasingly complex world.
Bacterial contamination of Yemeni currency papers and their antibiotic resistance patterns
Authors: AlShaibani IRMS , Hatem HM , AlHaj Akram , AlMahdi Hisham , AlObbasi E A , AlAmeen AA , AlSoffy EH , AlSheni SH , Nahilah BA , AlSanabany A Al
Published: December 2024

This cross sectional study was carried out during 2020-2021 on Yemeni currency papers to determine the prevalence rate of bacterial contamination and associated risk factors. Anti-microbial sensitivity patterns of the common pathogens contaminated Yemeni currency papers were also investigated. A total of 324 currency papers were collected randomly from different areas of Dhamar city and examined. The samples were collected from different categories of community people such as health care workers, butcher’s shops, vegetable vendors, restaurants waiters, public transport conductors, Berbers and Bankers. The currency papers were transferred to microbiology laboratory and tested for bacterial contamination using standard microbiological methods. Antibiotic resistance patterns of isolated bacteria were determined by disk diffusion method. The results revealed that, out of 324 samples examined, 315 samples were positive for bacterial contamination with over all prevalence rate as 97.22%. The results of bacterial culture revealed that, 14 bacterial species were identified. The species identified were Escherichia coli (E. coli) with the highest prevalence rate (23.81%) followed by Citrobacter spp. (18.73%), Staphylococcus epidermidis (14.6 %), Klebsiella. (9.52%), Staphylococcus aureus (8.57%), Pseudomonas spp. (6.03%), Proteus spp. (5.4%), Shigella spp (3.17%), Streptococcus pyogens (3.17%), Salmonella spp (2.86%), Streptococcus pneumonia (2.54%), Enterobacter spp. (0.95%) and Enterococcus (o.63%). There were significant differences (P<0.05) on the prevalence rates among isolates species. There were no association (P<0.05) between contamination rate of currency papers and source of samples. All isolated bacteria were resistant to Methicillin and Ceftazidime; whereas, sensitive to others antibiotics in particular Piperacillin/ Tazobactam. In conclusion, the Yemeni currency papers circulating among community people were contaminated with verity range of bacterial species and some of them multi-drug resistant to common antibiotics. The decontamination of currency paper with disinfections in the banks and markets is recommended to reduce the transmission of pathogens to human.
The Impact of a Positive Work Environment on Employee Retention in the Wastewater Treatment Industry: A Qualitative Analysis Using NVivo
Authors: Jindal Nishita , Arora Dr Nitin , Singla Dr Lalit , Kaushal Dr Neelam
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the Positive Work Environment on Employee Retention in the Wastewater Treatment Industry. It measured the current arena in terms of value congruence, and explored qualitative data from a survey of employees in selected industries in India. Here interviews with employees from eight organizations, analysed using NVivo. Results highlight that leadership support, team cohesion, and recognition are crucial to fostering a supportive culture. Findings provide actionable recommendations for industry stakeholders to improve employee retention through a strategic focus on workplace culture. This qualitative analysis will be helpful to practitioners, government, policymakers and researchers working in the wastewater treatment industry.
Managing a Distracted Modern Workforce: Applying Research Insights to Foster Focus and Productivity
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: December 2024

Managing workplace distraction has become a pressing challenge in our digital era. Constant notifications, alerts and competing online options introduce cognitive overload that undermines employee focus and productivity. This practitioner research brief examines what current studies tell us about the cognitive and social factors driving distraction. Drawing from these insights, it proposes organizational strategies and tactics for cultivating a supportive environment where employees can focus their energy on meaningful work. Specific examples from the author's management consulting experience bring these strategies to life. By addressing distraction's root causes with compassion rather than punishment, and empowering employees within a focus-supporting context, organizations can apply a research-grounded approach to gradually shift social norms and behaviors in a way that optimizes individual and team outcomes.
Uso del Teléfono Móvil y Nomofobia: Un Estudio en la Juventud de Oruro
Authors: Alconz Alarcon Grisel Ruth , Crispin Cruz Amilcar Jaime , Cruz Lopez Yhasira Celeste , Garnica Delgado Deysi Gavi , Taquichiri Codori Mariela Isabel
Published: December 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo determinar si los adolescentes de la ciudad de Oruro tienen nomofobia; realizado en el segundo semestre de 2024, el estudio contó con la participación de 240 estudiantes de nivel secundario (entre 12 a 18 años, edad de la adolescencia en Bolivia) como muestra, los cuales son pertenecientes a los colegios Comibol Oruro 2, La Salle Tarde y Bolivia de Vinto. Para la recopilación de datos se utilizó una encuesta virtual de 42 preguntas direccionadas para determinar la caracterización de los participantes e identificación de síntomas y consecuencias de la nomofobia. Contrario a lo que se pensaba al principio, los resultados arrojaron que solo 3 % de los participantes presentan nomofobia, un 10 % son demasiado propensos a presentarla, un 50% presenta un uso excesivo y constante del teléfono móvil, aunque se justifica que es por razones educativas como la realización de tareas, practicas; o por razones de comunicación y entretenimiento; por otra parte, 37% afirma tener un uso razonable y responsable del teléfono. Este artículo llega a la conclusión que tener un teléfono móvil no es sinónimo de padecer nomofobia, por el contrario, el factor más determinante para desarrollarla es qué   significado tiene el móvil en la vida de cada adolescente. Finalmente, se recomienda controlar el tiempo de uso del móvil, además de utilizarlo cuando realmente sea necesario, y por sobretodo no depender por completo de él.
Revistas Científicas Indexadas de Bolivia como un medio de Compartir Conocimientos y de Investigación con el Mundo
Authors: Gutiérrez Rodríguez Wilson Ángel
Published: December 2024

En Bolivia los investigadores y científicos que se dedican a poder presentar un manuscrito para su edición en una revista científica indexada realizan la actividad como todos en el mundo con el fin de compartir sus conocimientos a la comunidad de investigadores, contribuyen a la ciencia, por un prestigio institucional y personal, al mismo tiempo poder obtener un reconocimiento de la comunidad.  En consecuencia, el manuscrito deberá ser de alta calidad y actualización.  En Bolivia existen revistas indexadas en una cantidad mínima por lo que se debe motivar, incentivar, organizar y que sirvan a los investigadores en sus diferentes áreas de conocimiento.  La realización del presente artículo está sustentada en  investigación exploratoria de un orden real y practico que nos induce al análisis para reconocer la importancia de la investigación científica que se genera.
Educational Board Games: “Gues Who?” As An Optimization Of Children's Learning Focus In Learning PPKn In Elementary School
Authors: Zakiyyah Afrahas Sholikhah  , Rosilah Minarsyil  , Lina Ariani  , Deni Zein Tarsidi
Published: December 2024

The background of this research is the importance of effective learning strategies to increase learners' focus and involvement in learning Civic Education (PPKn) in elementary schools. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of educational games based on board games, namely “Guess Who?”, in optimizing students' attention and participation during learning. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study method, and data collection techniques with interviews, observations, and literature studies.  The results showed that the use of the “Guess Who?” board game can increase students' concentration, active participation, and understanding of Civics material. In conclusion, “Guess Who?” is an effective and interactive learning media, which can help optimize students' learning focus in learning Civics in elementary schools.
La vulneración del derecho a la igualdad por discriminación laboral de las personas con pasado judicial en un Estado Constitucional de Derechos
Authors: Mármol Palacios Enrique , Villagómez Samanta
Published: December 2024

La vulneración del derecho a la igualdad por discriminación laboral de las personas con pasado judicial en un Estado Constitucional de Derechos, es un tema importante a tratar por motivo de que dichas personas tienen derechos que ampara la Carta Suprema del Ecuador para ser insertadas de manera apropiada en la sociedad, pero que pese a la existencia de estos derechos como el derecho a la igualdad otorgado a cada ser humano, se interrelaciona con el principio de no discriminación, que sufre la persona con pasado judicial, razón por la cual se dificulta la correcta reinserción en la comunidad, y al no conseguir trabajo, son propensos a que vuelvan a delinquir para poder sobrevivir.
Ante la cruda realidad, de contar con un pasado judicial, no obstante que la constitución, ha superado esta visión discriminatoria.
La poca efectividad del Estado, en el contexto social, económico, conlleva al aumento de la criminalidad a través de los delitos contra las personas, la propiedad, a lo que se suma la criminalidad de la calle, la violencia criminal a todo nivel, el micro y macro tráfico de sustancias prohibidas, que da lugar a la narco- delincuencia y al crimen organizado. 
De igual manera, el Estado debe servir de nexo con los PPL persona privada de libertad, para que pueda volver a ser reinsertada en la sociedad, en conjunto con el derecho a que se le reconozca la igualdad laboral, que, por su parte, no se la acoge en ninguna empresa, industria, negocio, por su pasado judicial, no pudiendo lograr el objetivo de romper el ciclo entre la persona puesta en libertad, con la delincuencia por falta de oportunidades.
A INFORMÁTICA EM SAÚDE DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Maria Aparecida Viana Santos Silvana
Published: December 2024

Este estudo analisou o papel da informática em saúde durante a pandemia de COVID-19, com foco na telessaúde e no monitoramento de dados em tempo real. A pesquisa buscou responder à questão: Como a informática em saúde, especialmente a telessaúde e o monitoramento de dados, impactou a gestão de sistemas de saúde durante a pandemia de COVID-19? O objetivo foi investigar as contribuições dessas ferramentas para a eficiência e eficácia dos sistemas de saúde em um contexto de crise sanitária. A metodologia adotada foi bibliográfica, com uma abordagem qualitativa. Foram analisados artigos, relatórios institucionais e publicações acadêmicas, utilizando palavras-chave como “informática em saúde”, “pandemia de COVID-19” e “telessaúde”. O levantamento de dados priorizou fontes que discutissem inovações tecnológicas e desafios enfrentados no enfrentamento da pandemia. O desenvolvimento destacou a relevância da informática em saúde na continuidade dos atendimentos médicos, no monitoramento epidemiológico e na formulação de políticas públicas baseadas em evidências. Foram analisadas as contribuições da telessaúde para o acesso remoto a serviços de saúde e o impacto do uso de dados clínicos para a gestão de recursos e a transparência. Também foram abordados os desafios relacionados à fragmentação dos sistemas de informação, à desigualdade tecnológica e à segurança dos dados sensíveis. Concluiu-se que a informática em saúde foi um elemento essencial no enfrentamento da pandemia, apesar das limitações identificadas. O estudo contribuiu ao consolidar os aprendizados da crise e sugeriu a necessidade de pesquisas futuras que explorem soluções para ampliar a inclusão digital e a interoperabilidade dos sistemas de saúde.
“DE UM BRASIL QUE ERA FELIZ E SABIA”
Authors: Mendes Beatriz Farias , Oliveira Alão Aguiar de , Soares Gabriel de Souza , Pereira Joel Levy da Silva
Published: December 2024

A semiótica contemporânea tem conduzido seus horizontes rumo ao estudo da persuasão em textos veiculados às grandes massas (Fontanille, 2016). Este trabalho compreende-se nessa perspectiva ao analisar um tweet do perfil @LulaOficial, observando as estratégias empregadas no fazer persuasivo do texto. Para isso, utilizou-se a semiótica clássica (Barros, 2005; Fiorin, 1996; Greimas, 1986, 2022), seus desdobramentos na semiótica plástica (Pietroforte, 2016) e na comunicação de massas (Fontanille, 2016; Teixeira, 2022, 2023), detalhando a tarefa do enunciador de conquistar, mediante os aspectos discursivos e narrativos, a adesão dos enunciatários a um programa conjuntivo do passado por meio de um enunciado sincrético.
A Critical Examination of Patriarchal Structures and Female Subjugation in What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023)
Authors: Dad Khuram , Abbasi Ismail , Shabbir Iram
Published: December 2024

Aim of Study: This research critically examines the patriarchal structures and female subjugation depicted in the movie What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023). The study aims to uncover how traditional gender roles and patriarchal expectations impact women's lives, particularly in marriage decisions.
Methodology: The study employs a qualitative content analysis approach, utilizing dialogues from the film to explore underlying patriarchal themes and gender stereotypes. The theoretical framework is based on Simone de Beauvoir’s existentialist feminism, focusing on gender as a social construct, women as the “Other,” women’s immanence and domestic duties, and women’s alienation.
Findings: Key findings include that Kazim's father desires for a non-ambitious daughter-in-law reflects the patriarchal fear of women's liberty. Kazim's mother's focuses on physical appearance and traditional submissiveness in a potential bride highlights gendered norms of behavior. Meymoona's hesitance and her mother's intervention in her responses indicate a lack of autonomy and forced compliance with family decisions. Meymoona's true rebellious nature, revealed in the absence of her family, underscores the dual life women often lead due to societal pressures. The eventual revelation that Meymoona was in love with someone else and felt compelled into marriage exemplifies the personal costs of forced marriage and patriarchal expectations.
Conclusion: The study concludes that What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023) effectively portrays the impact of patriarchal structures on women's lives, particularly in the context of arranged marriages. It highlights how societal and familial expectations enforce traditional gender roles and suppress women's autonomy. The character of Meymoona serves as a case study for the broader issues of female subjugation and the struggles women face in asserting their independence within a patriarchal framework.
Effect of Wellbeing on Turnover Intentions of University Teachers
Authors: Yousaf Muhammad , Quershi Ahmed Ali , Shaheen Abdul Khaliq
Published: December 2024

Aim of the Study: The purpose of this research was to find the independent variable effect Wellbeing (WB) with Turnover Intentions (TOI) as the dependent variable. Furthermore, the effect of independent variables on dependent variable was to find out and to measure, at what extent the level of WB and demographic effect on TOI of university teachers.
Methodology: The population was all the teachers from Gomal University, Dara Ismail Khan, KPK. A simple random sampling method was used, and the researcher selected the sample frame according to Mugenda & Mugenda (2003). Data in this research was collected by survey method through Google Forms website, personal visits, WatsApp and the sample size was 106 university teachers, the gender wise distribution was as 87 (82%) male and 19 (18%) female teachers. SPSS 27 version was used incorporating descriptive statistics, the correlation was used to check the relationship and Linear Regression was used to check the association between each variable in this research.
Findings: The key findings of correlation analysis were that WB had a positive and significant relationship with TOI. Furthermore, findings of regression analysis also showed that independent variables have a significant effect on dependent variable. Anyhow, the independent variable WB significantly explained TOI and caused variance in it from the findings of regression analysis revealed.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the effect of WB on TOI is significant in university teachers because this illustrates that teachers who have met WB in their working environment are more beneficial, supporting the university’s objectives and goals, and low intention to leave university.
Knowledge of hygienic food-handling Practices among street Food vendors in Dhading Besi, District Dhading, Nepal
Authors: Thapa Nistha , Gartaula Puja , Chand Thakuri Pushpa
Published: December 2024

The research titled“ Knowledge and practice regarding street food vendors in selected area of Dhading District. Food is an important basic necessity, its procurement, preparation and consumption is vital for the sustenance of life. However, diseases that spread through food are common and persistent problems result in appreciable morbidity and occasionally in death. The study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice regarding food hygiene among street food vendors of Dhading Bensi. A cross sectional descriptive study includes total number of 47 street food vendors. A purposive sampling technique was adopted. The semi- structured questionnaire, direct face to face interview and observation checklist were used to conducted study. Ethical consideration was maintained during the study. The obtained data was organized, coded and entered into Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 16) and was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Chi-Square test was to determine the level of knowledge with selected variables at P value < 0.05. Among the respondents (42.6%) belong to age group between 15 years to 25 years of age with Mean ± S.D = 32.40 ± 13.61. More than half of the respondent (63.8%) had an adequate level of knowledge regarding food hygiene whereas (36.2%) of the respondent had an inadequate level of knowledge. Whereas, duration of current employment of street food vendor is significantly associated with knowledge regarding food hygiene. Similarly, most of the respondents (80.9%) had an inadequate level of practice whereas only the few number of respondent had adequate level of practice regarding food hygiene. The knowledge and practice of food hygiene of street vended food can however be improved if a sufficiently high proportion of vendors receive training in basic hygiene skill. Though knowledge of food hygiene was good, but still lack food hygiene knowledge and there was not adequate practice regarding food hygiene hence, the food hygienist and environmental health professional should make concerted effort to promote or increase awareness of food hygiene through mass media and social media. As well as Local level of government of Dhading District should enforce quality food hygiene assessment parameters for food establishment.
Correlation between Duration of Preoperative Motor Deficit and Early Postoperative Motor Functional Recovery in Patients with Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Tumor
Authors: Uddin Md. Salah
Published: December 2024

Intradural extramedullary (IDEM) spinal tumors are generally benign neoplasms that occur within the dura mater but outside the spinal cord substance and usually treated with surgical excision. Symptoms of these tumors may varies with duration. This study denoted correlation between duration of preoperative motor deficit and early postoperative motor functional recovery that will help eventually to do more accurate assessment, counselling of the patients about surgical outcome and prognosis of IDEM spinal tumors. This prospective interventional study was carried out in the department of Neurosurgery, Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. A total N=49 patients of IDEM spinal tumor were included after taking informed written consent. A detailed history and thorough neurological examination were carried out. Pre and postoperative neurological function and motor deficit were evaluated by Modified Medical Research Council system (MRC) muscle grading. Follow-up was done at 30th postoperative day (POD). Data were collected and analyzed by SPSS – 24. Correlation between duration of preoperative motor symptoms and postoperative MRC grading was determined using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Mean age of the patiesants was 41 ± 14.08 years with male predominance (55.1%). Schwannoma was the commonest tumor (42.8%). The commonest location was dorsal spine (46.9%). Pain was present in all (100%) patients, motor weakness in (97.9%), tingling/numbness in (69.4%), sphincter disturbance in 21 patients (42.9%). The mean duration of preoperative disease symptoms was 9.79 ± 7.46 months. According to MRC motor power grade, majority (83.7%) had improved at 30th postoperative day. Median (IQR) value of MRC motor power grade at 30th postoperative day was increased to 4(3-5) from preoperative grade 3(1-3). Spearman correlation model showed that duration of preoperative motor deficit had significant negative correlation with motor functional recovery at 30th POD (rs= -0.733, p <0.001). Preoperative duration of motor deficit and early postoperative motor functional recovery is significantly interrelated in patients with IDEM spinal tumors.
World-Building through Garments and Accessories in Dungeons & Dragons Illustrations
Authors: Ekman Stefan , Holmqvist Viktoria
Published: December 2024

In tabletop role-playing games, the game master and players in a group are encouraged to construct their own fictive world in which they can play. By using a critical world-building approach, we analyse the garments and accessories in the illustrations in Player’s Handbook (2014) for Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition) and find that clothes have four conspicuous functions in establishing a world of possibilities from which a group of players can build their game world. The four functions are: to convey that the world is one of action and magic, to provide a range of cultural and historical alternatives to the traditional pseudomedieval fantasy world, to communicate what is important about particular groups, and to maintain a difference between female wizards as physical and sexualised and male wizards as people of knowledge and military competence.
Soft law – współczesny instrument regulacji życia gospodarczego
Authors:   Krakowska Akademia im. Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego w Krakowie: Wydział Prawa, Administracji i Stosunków Międzynarodowych, Iwaniec Monika
Published: December 2024

Dynamiczne zmiany zachodzące w życiu społecznym wpływają na zmiany związane z formalizowaniem źródeł prawa. Miękkie prawo to symbol współczesności, a nie „choroba normatywna” (Dupuy, 1991). Współcześnie system prawa to nie tekst – jak mówi E. Łętowska – to „wielki mechanizm, na wzór „ogromnego zegara”, wieloskładnikowy, policentryczny mechanizm, złożony z wielu podzespołów” (Łętowska, 2016). To nie tylko teksty ustaw, ale i wyroki sądów, decyzje administracyjne, wzorce umów, standardy kształtujące „zwyczaj w obrocie”. Składniki tego systemu cechuje: zdolność kształtowania obrotu oraz zachowań adresatów (Łętowska, 2016). Siła państwa zależy od spójności prawa oraz otoczenia regulacji pozaprawnych, wywierających istotny wpływ na podmioty prowadzące działalność. Na obecny porządek prawny składa się wiele źródeł prawa pochodzących z różnych ośrodków decyzyjnych, występujących w mniej lub bardziej sformalizowanych relacjach hierarchicznych. Miękkie prawo spełnia wiele ważnych funkcji w praktyce, głównie w obszarze prawa gospodarczego – stąd jego szczególne miejsce i rola w systemie prawnym. Przedmiotem badawczym opracowania są: natura prawna soft law (część II), jego funkcje (część III) oraz moc wiążąca (część IV) – zarówno w systemie prawnym krajowym, jak i międzynarodowym. Celem artykułu jest obrona tezy o utracie znaczenia tradycyjnego, pozytywistycznego ujęcia źródeł prawa, we współczesnym prawodawstwie istnieje bowiem szeroki katalog źródeł prawa, które w różnym zakresie i z różną siłą mogą kształtować treść prawa lub na niego oddziaływać. To próba odpowiedzi na pytanie o granice uznania niewiążących aktów za prawo. Artykuł ma charakter deskryptywny, opisujący istniejącą rzeczywistość prawa w multiźródłowości, dla potwierdzenia tezy przyjęto zaś indukcyjną koncepcję źródeł prawa – badanie rzeczywistego, praktycznego charakteru zjawiska, a nie spełnianie przez niego określonych wymagań definicyjnych.
Uproszczona metoda zatwierdzania taryf dla kogeneracji – uprawnienie czy obowiązek?
Authors:   Departament Prawny i Rozstrzygania Sporów. Urząd Regulacji Energetyki, Muras Zdzisław
Published: December 2024

Niniejsze opracowanie ma na celu przedstawienie pojawiających się w praktyce stosowania prawa wątpliwości związanych z zakresem stosowania tzw. uproszczonej metody zatwierdzania taryf dla ciepła dla jednostek kogeneracyjnych. Przedmiotem rozważań objęto zarówno regulacje ustawy – Prawo energetyczne, jak i rozporządzenia w sprawie szczegółowych zasad kształtowania i kalkulacji taryf oraz rozliczeń z tytułu zaopatrzenia w ciepło. Autor, po przeprowadzeniu szerokiej kwerendy literatury przedmiotu i orzecznictwa, podjął próbę wypracowania najbardziej jednoznacznego podejścia do zarysowanego przedmiotu badania. Udzielenie bowiem jednoznacznej odpowiedz na postawione w tytule pytanie, w związku z niejednoznacznością regulacji prawnych, stanowi istotny problem praktyczny dla funkcjonowania przedsiębiorstw energetycznych. Wskazany problem wywołuje bowiem daleko idące implikacje gospodarcze w zakresie wykonywania działalności gospodarczej na rynku ciepła. Przedmiotem rozważań objęto także kwestie możliwości zmiany taryfy zatwierdzonej metodą uproszczoną w okresie jej obowiązywania.
Musical and poetic features of the ossetian religious and mythological song "Uastyrdzhiyy zaræg"
Authors: Dzlieva Dzerassa Mairamovna
Published: December 2024

The article deals with the facts of religious and mythological song dedicated to the Patron Saint of Men, Travellers and Warriors in the Ossetian pantheon. The relevance of the study is due to the lack of scientific research in this area of musical folklore studies. The aim of the work is to identify musical, poetic and typological features of the song Uastyrdzhiyy Zaræg. Archival and published sources, as well as personal field materials of the author of the article served as the material for the research. The main corpus of sources is concentrated in the North Ossetian Institute of Humanitarian and Social Studies Scientific Archive. The analysis also includes transcripts of the author's field recordings from 2007–2022 in Suburban districts of the Republic of North Ossetia. As a result of the work, we have revealed that all religious-mythological songs of Uastyrdzhiyy Zaræg are typologically homogeneous. They are characterised by: performance of the song by a soloist and a group of singers, without instrumental accompaniment; a single intonation and harmony nature, the general logic of which relies on the change of three harmonic functions, one main one – the thesis and two side antithesis; a wide composite sound order (from decima to duodecima) with the range of the melodic line not more than an octave; as well as not caesured verse of unordered syllabic composition – a tirade, with one or more phrasal accents; from two to four tirades of different length in a song stanza; marking the boundaries of tirades with exclamations (both single marked with longitude and twice repeated, with longitude on the second sound). The study suggests that the songs of Uastyrdzhiyy Zaræg are stable and intonationally recognisable, and their style has not undergone significant changes over time.
Discriminating neural ensemble patterns through dendritic computations in randomly connected feedforward networks
Authors: Somashekar Bhanu Priya , Bhalla Upinder Singh
Published: December 2024

Co-active or temporally ordered neural ensembles are a signature of salient sensory, motor, and cognitive events. Local convergence of such patterned activity as synaptic clusters on dendrites could help single neurons harness the potential of dendritic nonlinearities to decode neural activity patterns. We combined theory and simulations to assess the likelihood of whether projections from neural ensembles could converge onto synaptic clusters even in networks with random connectivity. Using rat hippocampal and cortical network statistics, we show that clustered convergence of axons from 3-4 different co-active ensembles is likely even in randomly connected networks, leading to representation of arbitrary input combinations in at least ten target neurons in a 100,000 population. In the presence of larger ensembles, spatiotemporally ordered convergence of 3-5 axons from temporally ordered ensembles is also likely. These active clusters result in higher neuronal activation in the presence of strong dendritic nonlinearities and low background activity. We mathematically and computationally demonstrate a tight interplay between network connectivity, spatiotemporal scales of subcellular electrical and chemical mechanisms, dendritic nonlinearities, and uncorrelated background activity. We suggest that dendritic clustered and sequence computation is pervasive, but its expression as somatic selectivity requires confluence of physiology, background activity, and connectomics.
A hybrid scheduling approach for mega event transportation: integrating harmony search and black widow optimization
Authors: Shambour Mohd Khaled , Khan Esam , Abu-Hashem Muhannad A.
Published: December 2024

Optimization techniques have been extensively employed to address various challenges in human life across numerous domains. This study introduces a novel hybrid optimization algorithm that combines the strengths of harmony search (HS) and black widow optimization (BWO). The primary contribution lies in combining the cannibalism mechanism of BWO into the improvisation process of HS, enhancing HS’s ability to explore and refine solutions within the search space. The proposed Harmony Search Black Widow Optimization (HSBWO) algorithm is adapted and applied to a real-world optimization problem in transportation scheduling during the Hajj pilgrimage, particularly focusing on increasing the capacity of pilgrims’ housing sites in the Muzdalifah area by reusing the sites multiple times. Efficiently relocating a vast number of pilgrims to housing sites within a limited timeframe while meeting several hard and soft constraints is critical. Experimental results demonstrate that HSBWO consistently achieved the highest average scores across all tested scenarios compared to HS and BWO, with significant improvements in both solution quality and convergence rates. Statistical analysis using ANOVA confirmed that the performance differences were statistically significant at α equal to 0.05. Specifically, HSBWO outperformed HS with improvements in average fitness values ranging from 3.1% to 55.2%, while improvements over the BWO algorithm ranged from 6.4% to 56.0%, depending on the applied scenarios and population sizes.