bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ավելը (ցախավելը) ծիսահավատալիքային համատեքստում.ավանդույթի հարատևումը մեր օրերում
Authors: Վարդանյան Նվարդ
Published: August 2023

In folk customs and folklore one can often find different beliefs related to a broom. Despite the abundance of such motifs in past and in the current folklore and ethnographic materials, in Armenian folkloristics and ethnography they have not yet been investigated. The article examines the ritual use of a broom, in particular, in the rites to call and stop the rain, in the wedding ceremony and ritual texts, in the New Year's rite. Some common pan-Armenian prohibitions related to sweeping are considered as well. It turns out that earlier the broom was a doll of mother goddesses, as well as the embodiment of a bride-girl in the wedding ritual. The perception of the broom as a guardian of order is especially evident in the New Year's rites, where the broom is mentioned mainly in contexts associated with the door. Guarding the house at this transitional point in space and time, the broom acts as a neutralizer of the forces of chaos. In a number of folk beliefs, both recorded long ago and in modern times, the healing power of a church broom is mentioned, and the special place is given to a person sweeping the floor in the church - he acts as a healer. This idea was also reflected in one Christian ritual.
В народных обычаях и фольклоре часто можно встретить разные поверья, связанные с веником. Несмотря на обилие таких мотивов как в прошлых, так и в нынешних фольклорных и этнографических материалах, в армянской фольклористике и этнографии они до сих пор не были исследованы. В статье исследуется ритуальное применение веника, в частности, в обрядах по вызыванию и прекращению дождя, в свадебном обряде и обрядовых текстах, в новогоднем обряде. Также рассматриваются некоторые распространенные всеармянские запреты, связанные с подметанием. Оказывается, что ранее веник был куклой богинь-матерей, а также воплощением девицы-невесты в свадебном ритуале. Восприятие метлы как стража порядка особенно очевидно в новогодних обрядах, где метла упоминается в основном в контекстах, связанных с дверью. Охраняя дом в этой переходной пространственно-временной точке, метла действует как нейтрализатор сил хаоса. В ряде народных поверий (и в ранних, и в современных записях) отмечается исцеляющая сила церковного веника, причем особое место здесь отведено человеку, подметающему пол в церкви: он выступает целителем. Такое представление отразилось также в одном христианском ритуале.
COVİD-19 Pandemisinde Diş Hekimlerinin Dezenfeksiyon, Antisepsi ve Sterilizasyon Uygulamalarına Bakışı
Authors: ÖZMEN Pelin , SÜTCÜ Serdar , KÖSE Haluk
Published: August 2023

Amaç: COVİD-19 pandemi sürecinde diş kliniklerinde dezenfeksiyon, antisepsi ve sterilizasyona yönelik tedbir ve uygulamalar hakkında diş hekimlerinin bakış açıları ve SARS-CoV2 hakkındaki farkındalık düzeylerini araştırmak amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Türk Diş Hekimleri Birliği (TDB)’ne bağlı 25000 diş hekimi çalışmanın evrenini oluşturmuş; kesitsel olarak tanımlanan çalışmanın verileri, Haziran 2021-Ekim 2021 tarihleri arasında, kamu ve özel kliniklerde çalışan gönüllü 175 diş hekimine elektronik ortamda uygulanan 20 soruluk bir anket aracılığıyla sağlanmıştır. Veriler, SPSS.26 programı ile Ki-Kare analizi yapılarak frekans ve yüzdelere dönüştürülmüştür.

Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan diş hekimlerinin yaş ortalaması 42,35 olup, %40,6’sı kadın (n=71) ve %59,4’ü erkektir (n=104) ve katılımcıların %26,9’u kamuda, %73,1’i özel kliniklerde çalışmaktadır. Diş hekimlerinin %22,9’u pozitif hastaya tedavi uyguladığını, %22,9’u SARS-Cov2 enfeksiyonu geçirdiğini, %53,1’i muayene öncesi hastalardan detaylı anamnez aldığını belirtmiştir. Diş hekimlerinin %27.4’ü SARS-Cov2’nin aerosol olarak canlı kaldığı süreyi bilmekte, %24’ü dört saatte bir maskesini yenilemekte, %42,3’ü anti-retraksiyon sistemli ekipman kullanmaktadır. SARS-Cov2 geçirmeyen diş hekimlerinin (%57,6-%17,4), SARS-Cov2 geçiren diş hekimlerine (%44,4-%12,8) göre daha yüksek oranda “alkol bazlı el antiseptiği” ve “klorheksidin glukonat” etken maddesini içeren el dezenfektanı kullandıkları saptanmıştır (χ2=17,521; 𝑝
BİR GRUP FARKLI SOSYOEKONOMİK DÜZEYDEKİ ÇOCUKLARIN DENTAL ANKSİYETELERİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: ŞEN YAVUZ Betül , BAYRAM Esra , KARGUL Betul
Published: August 2023

Amaç: Özel okulda eğitim gören öğrenciler ile devlet okulunda eğitim gören öğrencilerin dental anksiyete düzeylerini Modifiye Dental Anksiyete Skalası (MDAS) ile değerlendirmektir.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Farklı sosyoekonomik düzeylerdeki rastgele seçilmiş bir devlet ve bir özel ilköğretim okulunda öğrenim gören 6–8. sınıf öğrencileri çalışmaya davet edildi. Devlet okulundan 134, özel okuldan 81 olmak üzere yaşları 11 ile 15 arasında değişen 215 çocuk çalışmaya katıldı. Veriler demografik bilgiler, düzenli diş hekimine gitme durumları ve MDAS sorularını içeren bir anket aracılığı ile toplandı. MDAS skoru 19 ve üzeri olan öğrencilerin yüksek dental anksiyeteye sahip olduğu kabul edildi. Bağımsız gruplar Mann-Whitney U testi, kategorik değişkenler Ki-kare testi kullanılarak karşılaştırıldı.

Bulgular: Öğrencilerin %6.5’inde yüksek dental anksiyete varlığı tespit edildi. MDAS skorları öğrencilerin cinsiyetlerine ve okul durumuna göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık göstermedi (sırasıyla P= 0.296 ve P= 0.064). Devlet okulundaki öğrencilerin ‘bekleme odası’ ve ‘döner aletler’ hakkındaki anksiyete düzeyi özel okuldakilerden istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede fazlaydı (sırasıyla P= 0.013 ve P= 0.043). Özel okulda ve devlet okulunda okuyan öğrencilerin diş hekimine gitme sıklıkları istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede farklıydı (χ2= 9.836, P= 0.007).

Sonuç: 11–15 yaş aralığındaki çocukların sosyoekonomik düzeyleri ve cinsiyetleri dental anksiyete varlığını etkilememektedir.
The effect of a vanishing twin on first- and second-trimester maternal serum markers and ultrasound screening for aneuploidy
Authors: Lee Da Rae , Lee SeungMi , Lee Se Jin
Published: August 2023

A vanishing twin (VT) is the early demise of a twin fetus. It is estimated to occur in 20-30% of pregnancies associated with assisted reproductive technology. VT becomes increasingly prominent when assisted fertilization is used, because one or more embryos are transferred to the uterus. Maternal serum screening tests during pregnancy can screen for trisomy chromosomes 21, 18, and 13 and are divided into first- and second-trimester tests. In singleton pregnancies, the first trimester screening test is performed at 11-13 weeks and 6 days of gestation. It consists of two serum markers, pregnancy-associated plasma protein A and β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG), and measures nuchal translucency thickness. The second-trimester screening test was performed at 15-20 weeks and 6 days of gestation. It consists of four serum markers: alpha-fetoprotein, β-hCG, unconjugated estriol, and inhibin A. More effective screening for trisomy 21 in singleton pregnancies is achieved by analyzing cell-free DNA in the maternal blood. A VT includes a demise of the fetus. Although it affects maternal serum markers, it has not been corrected. Five studies examined the effect of VT on maternal serum markers, but the results were controversial. This study aimed to review the patterns of changes in maternal serum markers in VTs, interpret prenatal tests for pregnant women with VTs in clinical practice, and consider what information should be provided.
ESTUDO DE CASO DETALHANDO INFORMAÇÕES DE PRECIPITAÇÃO E TAXA DE EVAPORAÇÃO PELA ÁREA DAS LAGOAS DE UMA ESTAÇÃO DE TRATAMENTO DE EFLUENTES
Authors: Stracke Marcelo Paulo , Luft Sandro Schuster , Girardello Vittor Cauduro , Dos Santos Antônio Vanderlei
Published: August 2023

O presente artigo apresenta um estudo de caso detalhado sobre a evaporação e nível das lagoas da Estação de Tratamento de Efluentes da Cooperativa Agrícola Mixta São Roque Ltda, localizada no município de Salvador das Missões, no Rio Grande do Sul. O objetivo do estudo foi quantificar as perdas evaporativas na Estação de Tratamento de Efluentes e entender o comportamento dos reservatórios da região. Para isso, coletou-se informações sobre a precipitação e a taxa de evaporação pela área das lagoas da Estação de Tratamento de Efluentes. A evaporação da água de reservatórios ao ar livre é um fator que afeta diversas áreas, como abastecimento humano, produção de energia, pecuária, agricultura e indústrias. A região nordeste do Brasil, em particular, possui características climáticas que resultam em aproximadamente 70.000 reservatórios a céu aberto, devido ao clima semiárido e chuvas erráticas. Utilizando o método Jensen-Haise, que se mostrou eficiente em regiões áridas e semiáridas, foram calculadas as taxas de evaporação diária para cada mês do período de estudo. Os principais fatores que afetam a evaporação são temperatura, vento, pressão atmosférica, umidade do ar e radiação. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que o valor médio diário de efluente evaporado está adequado e justificado em comparação com os valores calculados de evaporação de água para a região. Além disso, foram apresentados dados sobre o volume de água da chuva captada e o aumento do nível das lagoas gerado pelas condições hídricas do período.
ATITUDES ALIMENTARES, PERCEPÇÃO E SATISFAÇÃO CORPORAL DE ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS EM REGIME DE INTERNATO
Authors: Rocha Jéssica Cielly Antunes , Pinheiro Laís Marques , Silva Rebeca Rodrigues , Rodrigues Carla Juliane Martins , De Leão Rômulo Evandro Brito , Mendes Danielle Castelo de Carvalho , De Oliveira Ana Carolina Baía Silva , Viana Sabrina Daniela Lopes
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Human nutrition is a complex phenomenon determined by the influence of several factors. Among the cultural factors, there is a concern with the body that can lead to body dissatisfaction and inappropriate eating behaviors. Objective: To identify the food attitudes, perception and body satisfaction of college students in an internship regime. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of quantitative approach, carried out with 173 college students residing in a boarding school. Data were collected by applying a questionnaire containing sociodemographic information, graduation, eating pattern, Stunkard Silhouettes Scale and Disordered Eating Attitudes Scale (EAAT). Results: Among the group interviewed, the mean age was 21 years, with a prevalence of female gender (85.5%) and BMI of eutrophic (75.7%). The students' body self-perception was compatible with their BMI (80%), however, 61% were dissatisfied with their current silhouette. The mean EAAT score was 66.34 (±14.51), being higher among those with overweight (overweight and obese), with body dissatisfaction and different perception of actual silhouette. Final considerations: Disordered eating attitudes were more present in students classified as overweight and dissatisfied with their bodies, demonstrating the impact of beauty ideals on eating and body satisfaction.
PEMBERDAYAAN LANSIA DALAM PELAYANAN GEREJA
Authors: Situmorang Merri Natalia , Pasaribu Endang
Published: August 2023

Semua orang akan menjadi tua, karena menua adalah sesuatu proses yang wajar, alamiah dan merupakan bagian dari kehidupan. Oleh karena itu sebaiknya setiap orang harus mempersiapkan diri menghadapi usia lanjut dengan tujuan agar tidak kehilangan semangat hidup. Walaupun pada kenyataannya ada banyak orang tua yang hidupnya menderita karena pergumulan keluarga ataupun karena penyakit yang diderita. Di dalam Kekritenan, usia lanjut adalah merupakan berkat karunia Allah dan kesempatan untuk meraih kebahagiaan dalam kasih damai sejahtera Allah yang tidak pernah berubah. Keterbatasan dankelemahan-kelemahan pada lansia jangan dikhawatirkan karena Tuhan tetap menjaga dan memelihara lansia. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah agar lansia terus berkarya, melayani Tuhan dan sesama dalam kasih dan iman yang teguh sampai saatnya Tuhan memanggil dalam kerajaan Surga. Dengan Metode kualitatif yang dilakukan berdasarkan teori-teori tentang lansia dan pengamatan maka dihasilkan bahwa gereja sangat perlu melakukan pemberdayaanterhadap lansia dalam pelayanan gereja.
PRIBADI ROH KUDUS DALAM YOHANES 14:15-31
Authors: Budiono Aryanto , MOONIK GRACE ELISABETH
Published: August 2023

and spirit. Spirit in Hebrew "Ruakh" which means wind, breath of life and in Greek "pneuma" which means wind. The Holy Spirit is the person of God who works in the lives of believers who give life. This research is a literature review of Bible texts and Literature Study. Qualitative approach with text analysis using a theological perspective.
Efficacy of green tea extract on Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia of raw chevon
Authors: Biswas S , Islam MS , Sarker T , Islam SS , Meem FT , S Hassan	:  , Fariha S
Published: August 2023

The efficacy of green tea extract with different strengths on selective microorganisms of raw chevon was investigated in this study. The experiment was conducted using completely randomized design (CRD) six treatments (T0 =0 ml of green tea; T1 =1 ml of green tea; T2 =2 ml of green tea; T3 =3 ml of green tea; T4 =4 ml of green tea and T5=5 ml of green tea) having three replications. Drop plate method was used for analyzing antimicrobial activity in this experiment. The outcome illustrated a declining microbial population in samples while incorporating green tea with colony-forming units steadily reducing from T0 to T5. There was a significant effect (p<0.0001) of green tea on the number of E. coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis. The minimum and maximum population of TVC of E. coli, in the treated sample were 6×105 CFU/ml in T5 and 45×105 CFU/ml in T0 respectively while for Staphylococcus epidermidis, it was 4×105 CFU/ml in T5 and 10×105 CFU/ml in T0 respectively. Green tea extracts showed equal growth suppression and extremely significant differences (p<0.0001) in their antimicrobial activity against both E. coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Given the results, it is possible to draw the conclusion that adding green tea extract at a level of 5 ml to raw chevon will diminish its microbial population. For Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia were significant reduction (p<0.0001) of the microbes among samples treated with green tea extracts.
Influence of rearing system on the productive, carcass and meat quality attributes among three genotypes of native lambs in Bangladesh
Authors: Hashem MA , Mamun MAA , Arafath MS , Numan AA , Hossain MM
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate the productive performance, carcass traits and meat quality of native lambs of Bangladesh under two rearing system. Total 30 animals were taken for productive, carcass and meat quality attributes evaluation from three regions (Jamuna Basin, Barind Region and Coastal Belt); and total 18 animals were considered for evaluating productive, carcass and meat quality parameters for two treatment groups (T1= Grazing, T2= Stall Feeding) from each of three regions. Statistical analysis was conducted by SAS where statistical model was 3*2 factorial experimental model in CRD. DMRT was conducted for mean comparison and 5% level of significance was considered for analyses. Both genotype and rearing system had significant effect (p<0.05) on body weight at different rearing systems. Among all genotypes grazing lambs had the highest body weight than stall feeding lambs where CBL shows higher body weight compared to JBL and BRL. The ADG of grazing lambs were found significantly (p<0.01) higher than stall feeding lambs. Dressing % (46.80) was higher in grazing lambs. Genotype and rearing system had significant effect (p<0.05) on blood, head, shoulder, loin wt.% except skin, viscera, leg, pluck, Neck, rack, and shank where only genotype had significant effect but effect of rearing system was non-significant (p>0.05). Genotype and rearing system had significant effect (p<0.05) on heart, and spleen weight%. CP%, EE% and Ash% were found higher in grazing lambs whereas DM was higher in stall feeding. DL, Ultimate pH, cooked pH and WHC% were higher in grazing lambs whereas CL% were higher in stall feeding. Grazing lambs showed higher tenderness, juiciness and overall acceptability whereas stall feeding lambs showed higher color and flavor. Instrumental color values L*, a*, b* and saturation index were found significantly (p<0.05) higher in grazing lambs. Superiority of JBL over CBL and BRL in terms of overall productive, carcass and meat quality attributes largely varied in different genotypes for different rearing systems. It may be concluded that grazing group had positive effects on productive performance, carcass traits, proximate components, physicochemical, sensory evaluation and instrumental color values in three genotypes of native lambs of Bangladesh where JBL performs better compared to CBL and BRL.
Diagnosis dan Tata Laksana Tinitus
Authors: Widjaja Gabriela , Gunawan Vanessa Limdy
Published: August 2023

Tinitus merupakan persepsi suara tanpa adanya sumber suara eksternal. Walaupun tidak berbahaya, tinitus sangat memengaruhi kualitas hidup. Sampai saat ini belum ada pengobatan untuk tinitus, namun konseling dan edukasi yang tepat dapat membantu pasien menangani stres yang berhubungan dengan tinitus.
 
Tinnitus is the perception of sound without external source. Although not considered serious, tinnitus greatly affects quality of life. There is no established cure for tinnitus, but appropriate counseling and education could help patients dealing with stress associated with tinnitus.
EFEKTIVITAS TANAMAN SELEDRI (Apium graveolens L.) SEBAGAI TANAMAN REPELENSI POPULASI DAN SERANGAN Spodoptera litura F. PADA BUDIDAYA BAWANG MERAH (Allium ascalonicum L.) DI DESA PESANGGRAHAN
Authors: Rohmah Nur Habibatur , Alif Trisnan , Wahidah Fita Fitriatul
Published: August 2023

Spodoptera litura F. is a plant pest organism (OPT) on shallot plants that must be prevented so that shallots become productive. One way to prevent it is good and not to damage the environment is the use of tumangsari plants in the form of celery plants. The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of celery (Apium Graveolens L.) as a pest population of Spodoptera Litura F. Repellent Plants in the Cultivation of Shallots (Allium Ascalonicum L.) in Pesanggrahan Village. This research is an experimental study using a randomized block design (RAK) pattern, one way ANOVA test data analysis technique with 5% significance and post hoc follow-up test with the smallest difference analysis. The results showed that celery plants were effective in suppressing Spodoptera litura F. pest attacks. The most effective treatment was 4 PTS treatment which could reduce Spodoptera litura F. population and zinc intensity of Spodoptera litura F., which were 1.66 and 0, respectively. 15%.
Pengelolaan Website Desa untuk Optimalisasi Data Potensi Desa dalam Sistem Informasi Desa (SID)
Authors: Rasyid Haryadi Arief Nuur , Rahmawati Dian Eka
Published: August 2023

Sistem Informasi Desa (SID) menjadi bagian yang tidak terpisahkan dari pembangunan desa dan kawasan perdesaan. SID berisi tentang data desa, data pembangunan desa, kawasan perdesaan, serta informasi lain yang berkaitan dengan pembangunan desa dan pembangunan Kawasan Perdesaan yang dapat diakses melalui jaringan internet, khususnya website desa. Pengelolaan website desa di Desa Margokaton belum dikelola secara optimal sebagai SID. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan mendampingi Pemerintah Desa Margokaton untuk mengelola data potensi desa ke dalam website desa dalam format yang menarik, informatif, dan mudah diakses. Kegiatan pengabdian dilakukan dalam tiga tahap, yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Metode yang dilakukan adalah dengan pelatihan dan pendampingan kepada staff desa. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah: meningkatnya kemampuan staff desa dalam pengelolaan website desa dan tersedianya data desa di website desa yang informatif, menarik, dan mudah diakses. Dari langkah awal ini, diharapkan ke depan website desa bisa menjadi rujukan informasi dan berkembang untuk memberikan pelayanan publik kepada masyarakat desa secara online. Dengan demikian, bisa disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan pengabdian ini sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan menjawab permasalahan mitra.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 7
Authors: Grey Erica
Published: August 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 7, 2023.
Assessing The Mortality Patterns in Rural Villages of Gujarat State of India Through Field Based Study Using Verbal Autopsy Tool
Authors: Singh Uday Shankar , Bogam Rahul , Mavli Abdul Hamid
Published: August 2023

Background: Well-planned verbal autopsies can provide timely, robust, and plausible information on mortality causes and can have positive influence on disease control priorities. The present study was intended to assess probable causes of death in rural areas of Anand district of Gujarat State by implementing “Verbal autopsy tool.”
Material and Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted where all recorded 227 deaths from six villages of selected areas during January 2017 to December 2018 were considered for the study. Multiple steps were employed in conducting verbal autopsy including staff training, development of study questionnaires, physician’s involvement in assigning causes of death etc. The data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Software with Version 24.
Results: Out of 227 deaths, the maximum deaths were attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The predominant NCDs among deceased individuals were cardiovascular diseases (66.01%), malignancy (21.56%), chronic pulmonary diseases (9.80%) and Diabetes Mellitus type 2 (2.63%). Among communicable diseases, nearly 48% of deceased individuals had bacterial infections including Tuberculosis followed by viral infections including HIV (31%), parasitic infections (21%).
Conclusions: Despite few limitations, lay reporting of deaths supplemented with physician assignment of cause of death for verbal autopsies, remains a practicable strategy to record the various patterns of mortality reliably for unattended deaths.
Developing the coconut value chain in central Luzon, Philippines: A case study of coco geonets in aurora
Authors: Vitug Edgelly Galvez
Published: August 2023

The study aimed to assess the status of the coco geonet in Central Luzon, particularly Aurora, which comprises more than 90% of the region’s production. The study utilized a participatory method, and a value chain analysis framework was used to examine the roles of different key players. The value chain comprises input provision, farm production, processing, and marketing. Based on the results of the study, coco geonet processors received the biggest share in terms of both value addition and total cost. Nearly all coconut farmers initially obtained planting materials from other coconut farmers whose farms exhibited high-quality characteristics. These farmers utilize simple farming methods that have not changed in many decades. Coco geonet production consists of two processing stages: coco-coir production and coco-geonet weaving. The primary constraint for coco geonets is the lack of access to the institutional market. Customers for the coco geonets produced by Aurora’s value chain are currently scarce. Marketing links are necessary to add value to the husks. It is therefore recommended that the products be promoted, their market be developed, and their marketing potential be tapped to allow the industry to become lucrative. Inter-agency support is needed for the value chain to perform efficiently and effectively.
Nexus between monetary policy shock and financial imbalance in India
Authors: Kumar Kundan , Paramanik Rajendra Narayan , Ansari Zeeshan Nezami
Published: August 2023

During the 1990s and early 2000s, it was a widely adopted global practice to utilize interest rates as a means to stabilize inflation and output, with the aim of addressing financial imbalances. However, the Global Financial Crisis and the recent pandemic challenged this consensus, leading to a heated debate over the appropriate role of monetary policy. This motivated us to hypothesis the nexus between monetary policy shocks and financial imbalances against the backdrop of economic policy uncertainty (EPU) in India. We have used the principal component analysis method to construct a financial index using critical financial variables. The index is further used to derive financial imbalances. The relation between financial imbalance and monetary policy shock is found to be negative and statistically significant during 2008-2012, generally marked as a period of high EPU caused by the great depression of 2008. Afterwards, the phase of moderation persists until 2019 and the arrival of recent pandemic. However, during the pandemic, the EPU has escalated and strengthened the positive relationship between financial imbalance and monetary policy. Overall, the findings of this study indicate that EPU plays a significant role in the interplay between monetary policy and financial imbalance. In terms of policy implications, our findings suggest that monetary policy is ineffective in preserving financial stability during periods of high uncertainty, and hence policymakers should focus on alternative measures.
Depreciation to correct trade deficit- a misdirected policy: Empirical evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Hina Hafsa , Hye Qazi Muhammad Adnan , Ul-Haq Jabbar
Published: August 2023

A favorable trade balance is a positive indicator for emerging economies, and rectifying trade imbalances is paramount for every country. However, fixing trade deficits by depreciating the currency is a misguided policy approach. This study refutes this myth by computing the elasticity of Pakistan's exports, imports, and trade balance using the real exchange rate. It also examines the degree to which trade elasticities respond to changing trade regimes and exchange rate policies in Pakistan from 1982 to 2019. The structural break cointegration technique is used for empirical analysis. The vector error correction model (VECM) is also employed in the study to establish  long-run and short-run relationships. The findings show that depreciation boosts import demand rather than export demand, hence worsening the trade balance. As a result, the study dismisses the presence of the J-curve in the case of Pakistan. According to this analysis, the exchange rate policy has little bearing on the economy's structure, and the necessity for a devaluation results from economic structural inefficiencies rather than trade-enhancing policies. The government and policymakers should reform the economy rather than let the currency depreciate.
Plant Disease Detection from Image Using CNN
Authors: Kumar Kushal , Tripathi Khushboo , Gupta Rashmi
Published: August 2023

The increasing threat of plant diseases poses a significant challenge to global food security. Rapid and accurate identification of plant diseases is crucial for effective disease management and prevention. In recent years, deep learning techniques have shown great promise in automating the process of plant disease identification through image analysis. This report presents a comprehensive study on image-based plant disease classification using deep learning techniques. The report begins by providing an overview of plant diseases and their impact on agriculture. It discusses the limitations of traditional disease identification methods and highlights the potential of deep learning algorithms in revolutionizing the field. The importance of image-based approaches is emphasized due to their non-destructive and scalable nature. Next, the report delves into the methodology of deep learning for plant disease classification. It explores various architectures such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and their variants, including transfer learning and ensemble methods. The training process, data augmentation techniques, and hyperparameter tuning are discussed in detail.
Experimental Study on Properties of Concrete Using Ceramic Waste as Fine Aggregate and Steel Fiber as Coarse Aggregate
Authors: Beigh Shahid Syed , Singh Brahamjeet
Published: August 2023

Due to the day-to-day innovations and development in the construction field, the use of natural aggregates is increased tremendously and at the same time, the production of solid wastes from the demolitions of constructions is also quite high. Because of these reasons, the reuse of demolished constructional wastes like ceramic tile and granite powder came into the picture to reduce solid waste and to reduce the scarcity of natural aggregates for making concrete. The ceramic tile waste is not only occurring from the demolition of structures but also from the manufacturing unit. The investigation finds out with the partially replacement of fine aggregate with ceramic waste and steel fiber with coarse aggregate in the concrete mix of M30 was made and fresh and hardness tests were examined after 7 and 28 days. The investigation was achieved on cement concrete in which partial replacement of fine aggregate at percentages of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% with ceramic waste and steel fiber with coarse aggregate at a percentage of 0%, 10%, 20% and 30% in M30 grade of concrete respectively.
Goede zorg en de afhankelijkheid van zorgaanbieders van zorg-ICT(-leveranciers)
Authors: de Wit A.P. , Rooke M.C.L.
Published: August 2023

Goede zorg en de afhankelijkheid van zorgaanbieders van zorg-ICT(-leveranciers). Een analyse van geconstateerde afhankelijkheden en mogelijke oplossingsrichtingen

Zorgaanbieders zijn, om te kunnen voldoen aan de wettelijke verplichting tot het verlenen van goede zorg, steeds afhankelijker van zorg-ICT. De inzet van zorg-ICT is niet vrijblijvend en evenwichtige contractuele afspraken met zorg-ICT-leveranciers zijn onontbeerlijk. Door niet goed functionerende zorg-ICT-markten zitten zorgaanbieders niet zelden in een leveranciersklem. Dit artikel staat stil bij de afhankelijkheden van zorgaanbieders ten opzichte van hun zorg-ICT-leveranciers en brengt mogelijke oplossingsrichtingen in kaart.
De invloed van de verbintenisrechtelijke opzegregels op de overeenkomst van opdracht
Authors: van der Neut Niels
Published: August 2023

De invloed van de verbintenisrechtelijke opzegregels op de overeenkomst van opdracht

De opdrachtgever kan de overeenkomst met de opdrachtnemer wettelijk gezien direct en zonder grond opzeggen. Het gevolg daarvan zou kunnen zijn dat de opdrachtnemer zijn enige of hoofdzakelijke inkomstenbron van het ene op het andere moment vrij gemakkelijk kan zien wegvallen, waarbij hij wellicht geen reserves heeft kunnen opbouwen voor dit soort gevallen doordat zijn tarief te laag is. Op die manier kan hij in zijn economische en juridische positie worden aangetast. De verbintenisrechtelijke bescherming die de opdrachtnemer in deze context bezit, vormt de kern van deze bijdrage. In dit kader zijn twee rechtspraakonderzoeken verricht, aan de hand waarvan kan worden achterhaald hoe de feitenrechtspraak invulling geeft aan de verbintenisrechtelijke open normen die kunnen leiden tot de inperking van de opzegbevoegdheid, het in acht moeten nemen van een opzegtermijn en het moeten betalen van een opzegvergoeding.
Dismissal Law in Spain
Authors: García-Muñoz-Alhambra Antonio
Published: August 2023

Dismissal Law in Spain

This article describes the main lines of dismissal law in Spain, with a focus in the most recent reforms and debates. The first section presents the constitutional and legal framework of dismissal law. Section 2 describes the different types of dismissal and the central principles of dismissal law in Spain, namely, the principle demanding a valid reason or cause to dismiss (causalidad); the principle according to which the dismissal must comply with certain formal elements (forma), and the principle of judicial control of the decision to dismiss. Section 3 describes the reasonable grounds for dismissal, while in section 4the focus is on the procedural aspects and terms. Section 5 addresses the legal consequences deriving from each type of dismissal, such as reinstatement and severance pay. In section 6, the article briefly describes the last reforms in dismissal law, including the derogation of dismissal for absenteeism, the prohibition of certain types of dismissal during the COVID-19 pandemic and the novelties introduced by Law 15/2022. Finally, the article outlines, in the last section, some of the debates on future reforms of dismissal law that are taking place in Spain.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Dashboard Dan Tiktok Bisnis Pada UMKM Shofi Cookies
Authors: Sari Syandra , Sugiarto Dedy , Shofiati Ratna , Ariwibowo Anung Barlianto , Gunawan Muhammad Ichsan , Shan ASP Putri , Jubaedah Ida , Firdasari Elita Wahyu , Nadia Alya Shafa
Published: August 2023

The Community Service Program (PKM) has successfully conducted a training on Dashboard Development and TikTok Business for the Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) Shofi Group. This training was facilitated by the Informatics Engineering Department of Trisakti University and has received an excellent rating based on feedback from the participants. As part of this training, a visualization dashboard was successfully integrated into the Shofi Group's website, allowing them to monitor sales data more efficiently and effectively. In addition, participants also learned about the use of TikTok Business as a tool for marketing their products. Positive feedback from Shofi Group indicates the significant benefits of this training, in terms of assisting MSMEs to adapt and utilize digital technology in their business development. These results underline the importance of similar programs in supporting SMEs to compete in the digital era. It is hoped that the success of this PKM can lay the foundation for similar initiatives in the future, supporting more MSMEs in leveraging the potential of digital technology.
Live Learning Games: Insights from the application of a collaborative hybrid game environment for staff training
Authors: Hebecker Ralf , Bopp Kolja
Published: August 2023

The Live Learning Game was designed as a ludic learning environment in the GamesLab at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences and prototyped for use in safety training. The system combines physical and digital game elements to create a collaborative learning experience. This paper evaluates and presents the findings from several application runs. The results suggest that the hybrid game application has at least a stimulating effect on the participants’ motivation to learn and that content in particular can be well remembered due to the fun of playing and the positive team experience. In this context, it is important to link in a meaningful way the design of the game space, the narrative framework and, above all, the gameplay with the teaching content.
Environmental Visualization and Exploration in Mobile Augmented Reality Games: Redefining the Spatial Affordances
Authors: Fernández-Ruiz Marta , Ruiz-Torres David , Puente Bienvenido Héctor
Published: August 2023

While spatiality in desktop and console interface video games has been widely studied, not many approaches have been made in the context of mobile augmented reality (MAR), an environment from which popular games such as Pokemon Go have emerged. On the one hand, this paper retakes the notion of spatial affordance that Janet Murray introduced for digital environments and proposes a reinterpretation of the concept throughout the integration of the MAR features. On the other, it seeks to approach the impact that these characteristics have on the gameplay experience. For this purpose, 46 mobile augmented reality video games of different genres were analyzed. The study reveals that augmented reality is still a superfluous element rather than a central aspect of the gameplay in most MAR video games, although trends involving new hybrid game experiences have been observed. Finally, we propose a tool for classifying MAR video games according to two axes that assess up to what extent physical space is integrated into the gameplay: gameworld spaces (representational layer) and gameplay spaces (interactive layer, interaction with the game rules and mechanics).
Os efeitos "pernilongo e cascata"
Authors: Silva Pérides
Published: August 2023

O artigo aborda os efeitos do ruído no homem, nos animais e nas plantas. O som pode afetar o aparelho auditivo, a atividade cerebral, vários órgãos e a atividade física e mental. O texto destaca que o ruído pode causar um "Trauma Acústico" no aparelho auditivo, que pode ser causado por uma exposição curta ou demorada, dependendo do tipo de fonte perturbadora. Funcionários e operários que trabalham em indústrias e serviços que envolvem ruído estão mais propensos a ter perturbações auditivas e devem ser submetidos a exames médicos, psicológicos e audiométricos. O controle médico das condições auditivas dos trabalhadores das indústrias ruidosas tem função preventiva. O ruído também pode afetar a atividade cerebral, reduzindo o rendimento do trabalho, tanto intelectual como fisicamente. A influência do ruído afeta as diversas pessoas de maneiras diferentes, sendo que os velhos, as crianças e os doentes são mais vulneráveis à ação dos sons perturbadores. O controle do ruído é importante para a melhoria das condições de trabalho e para a diminuição de faltas, por doenças ou mesmo por acidente, com o consequente aumento da produtividade.
Checklist for Applying for a New Program or Accreditation of an Existing Program
Authors: Goldszer Robert
Published: August 2023

During the past seven years, the education staff, faculty, and hospital administration at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida, have started five new residencies, launched two new fellowship programs, and expanded two existing residency programs. All are Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited. We have had three accreditation site visits and one ACGME Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) visit in the past two years. The application and accreditation process are complex and require significant work to be successful. This is a step-wise process and one with many people involved. Using a checklist helps us be efficient and successful. I hope this checklist helps others with their application and accreditation visits.
Efeitos de resistência na pandemia de COVID-19: sobre o funcionamento do discurso religioso
Authors: Santos Nayara Gleyce Prates Amorim , Da Silva Edvania Gomes
Published: August 2023

Neste trabalho propomos analisar, a partir de alguns pressupostos teóricos da Análise de Discurso, que posições-sujeito estão em funcionamento e quais discursos estão materializados nos posicionamentos de grupos religiosos que se manifestaram contrários e favoráveis às medidas recomendadas pelas autoridades de saúde e referendadas pelos governos, durante a crise sanitária de COVID-19, no Brasil. Tais recomendações tinham como objetivo conter a disseminação da doença, causada pelo novo coronavírus, que acometeu boa parte da população do planeta Terra a partir de dezembro de 2019. Para tanto, recorremos ao aporte teórico-metodológico da Escola Francesa de Análise de Discurso, mais precisamente, aos trabalhos de Michel Pêcheux, quando se referem ao conceito de discurso e problematizam a questão do sentido.
Urbanismo tático e as microintervenções urbanas colaborativas nos municípios de Vitória e Vila Velha-ES
Authors: Ramos Larissa Leticia Andara , Ramos Suzany Rangel , Rizo Laura Maria Plaza , De Jesus Luciana Aparecida Netto , Santos Myllena Siqueira
Published: August 2023

A cidade contemporânea, resultante de um processo de urbanização fragmentado e tendencioso, carrega consigo a problemática da carência qualitativa e quantitativa de espaços livres públicos. Tendo em vista esse cenário, discute-se a importância da reconquista desses espaços através de práticas criativas e colaborativas que buscam ressignificá-los. As transformações urbanas - individualizadas neste artigo como "microintervenções urbanas colaborativas" - surgem da necessidade de superar os desafios da cidade que não conseguem ser resolvidos pelo macroplanejamento urbano. Dessa forma, busca-se com esse trabalho, apresentar um panorama geral das "microintervenções urbanas colaborativas" no contexto dos municípios de Vila Velha e Vitória - ES, através da identificação, caracterização, mapeamento e análise dessas práticas. Ao apresentar as microintervenções espera-se disseminar a importância e a eficiência das práticas colaborativas e criativas para a transformação socioespacial, a fim de incentivar e fomentar ações de urbanismo tático não somente nos municípios estudados.
Épocas de transplantio, filocrono e produção de cultivares de morangueiro em solo
Authors: Schoffel André , Koefender Jana , Camera Juliane Nicolodi , Golle Diego Pascoal , Broch Jordana Luisa , Mugnol Jennifer Aline Buhring , Manfio Candida Elisa
Published: August 2023

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi estimar o filocrono e acompanhar a evolução da produção de frutos de cultivares de morangueiro em diferentes épocas de transplantio no cultivo em solo. As cultivares foram Merced e Fronteras no experimento conduzido em 2021 com quatro épocas de transplantio de mudas, que ocorreram no final de maio, junho, julho e agosto, exceto para a cultivar Fronteras em que o transplantio ocorreu apenas nas duas primeiras épocas. Foram realizadas 14 colheitas sucessivas de frutos em que foram avaliados o número, comprimento (cm), diâmetro (mm) e a massa fresca dos frutos (g). Para estes dados foram calculadas as medidas de tendência central e variabilidade. O filocrono foi estimado em cada época de transplantio e para cada cultivar. A cultivar Fronteras proporciona a produção de frutos com maior comprimento, diâmetro e massa fresca de frutos em transplantios nos meses de maio e junho. O filocrono nas cultivares Merced e Fronteras varia de 107,53 a 250ºC dia e 108,70 a 172,41ºC dia nas épocas de transplantio avaliadas. O transplantio de mudas para a cultivar Merced deve ser priorizado nos meses de junho e julho e para a cultivar Fronteras no mês de maio.
Comunicação audiovisual e formação de estereótipos: homossexualidade e identidade de gênero na televisão brasileira
Authors: Lopes Pablo de Oliveira
Published: August 2023

O campo da Análise do Discurso (AD) estabelece como objeto de estudos a produção de efeitos de sentido atribuída por sujeitos sociais que lançam mão da linguagem e produzem verdades. A comunicação audiovisual pode desenvolver uma relação profícua com a AD ao problematizar o papel dos discursos na produção das identidades sociais, pois a retórica do preconceito é uma das diversas maneiras de formação de consciências e identidades. Partindo dessas premissas, o presente artigo objetiva refletir sobre a representatividade de gays, travestis e pessoas trans em telenovelas brasileiras. Com base nessa reflexão, consideramos que a televisão tem contribuído para a discussão de questões que colaboram para a propagação de uma imagem que, em parte, se contrapõe aos valores de uma sociedade heteronormativa, transfóbica e homofóbica.
Education for sustainability - The reabilita E-learning course and the 2030 agenda in Brazil: perspectives and influences on the professional life of graduates
Authors: Pazos Valmor Cerqueira , Farias João Vitor Lopes Lima , Calixter Abner Luis , Medeiros José Marcelo Martins , De Andrade Liza Maria Souza
Published: August 2023

The Graduate Course in Sustainable Rehabilitation of Architectural and Urban Environment (Reabilita) is an e-learning course whose mission is to prepare professionals in the fields of architecture, urbanism, engineering, building technician, geography, environment, among others, to deal with socio-environmental complexities. The course aims to provoke critical thinking on Sustainability Education as a cross-cutting theme at all levels of Education. From this perspective, this paper investigates how the Rehabilita Course influenced professional performance related to social and environmental sustainability issues. Based on a qualitative and quantitative methodology, in addition to documental analysis and literature review, it uses data acquired through questionnaires directed to graduates to build a matrix of adherence/materiality towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our hypothesis is that; through the analysis of results, it is possible to measure the influence of the Course on the professional education of graduates, and, at the same time, evaluate the legacy of graduates to the society, regarding the implementation of projects oriented to the SDGs. Results show that the course encouraged a greater number of projects and that most of course´s final paper addressed research on how to advance with the SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities with almost 19% of the work done. In sum, the course’s role in promoting ways to a fairer, inclusive, and sustainable socio-environmental future in cities is discussed.
Eletroquímica coloidal e sua relação com a sensibilidade de um solo argiloso na foz do Rio Amazonas
Authors: De Sousa Flaviany Luise Nogueira , Teixeira Marcelo Rassy , De Oliveira Antonio Carlos Santos do Nascimento Passos , Gallardo Nuria Pérez , De Matos Vitor Vinicius Rodrigues , Borges Alan Monteiro
Published: August 2023

Argilas sensíveis, também denominadas de quick clays, são solos moles complexos e verdadeiros desafios para engenheiros geotécnicos. Neste sentido, o objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a sensibilidade um solo argiloso, na foz do Rio Amazonas, na região de Santana-AP. Assim, realizaram-se ensaios físicos e químicos, incluindo o SPT (Standard Penetration Test), difratometria de raios-X (DRX), potencial Zeta (ζ) e ensaios de resistência (Vane Test e Fall Cone Test – FCT). Constatou-se que os sedimentos da região em estudo foram depositadas tanto por rios, quanto pelo fluxo do mar, possuindo um perfil composto por sedimentos argilo-arenosos mosqueados, argilo-siltosos com restos vegetais e argilo-siltosos com pedregulhos. Todas as amostras apresentaram valores de ζ próximos, cujos menores valores detectados foram 31,3 mV e 33,2 mV, sendo, ainda, considerados altos, indicando a dispersão dos coloides. Por fim, observou-se o aumento da sensibilidade da argila através do aumento dos cátions monovalentes e diminuição dos cátions divalentes.
Adaptação de dois métodos com quarta ordem de convergência para análise não linear estática utilizando a formulação corrotacional do MEF
Authors: De Souza Luiz Antonio Farani
Published: August 2023

Métodos incrementais e iterativos são amplamente usados para traçar os caminhos de equilíbrio de estruturas com comportamento estático não linear. Grande parte dos procedimentos numéricos para obtenção desses caminhos baseia-se no método de Newton-Raphson, ao qual são acopladas técnicas de continuação. Nesse contexto, este artigo apresenta dois procedimentos incrementais e iterativos adaptados de dois métodos com quarta ordem de convergência, com o objetivo de encontrar a solução aproximada do sistema de equações não lineares que descreve o problema estrutural. As equações iterativas dos métodos são apresentadas e as simulações numéricas são efetuadas com o programa Scilab. As estruturas com comportamento não linear geométrico são discretizadas por meio da formulação corrotacional do Método dos Elementos Finitos baseada na teoria de viga de Euler-Bernoulli. As trajetórias de equilíbrio são obtidas por intermédio da técnica de continuação Comprimento de Arco Linear. Os procedimentos propostos obtêm as soluções aproximadas dos problemas com boa eficiência computacional, no que tange ao número de iterações acumuladas e tempo de processamento.