bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Метафорическая репрезентация времени в русской и тувинской языковой картине мира
Authors: Арсеньева Ирина Альбертовна , Куулар Елена Мандан-ооловна
Published: March 2024

Статья посвящена сравнительно-сопоставительному анализу языковых средств выражения метафорического представления категории времени в русском и тувинском языках. Цель исследования — установление особенностей метафорической репрезентации категории времени средствами флективного русского языка и агглютинативного тувинского языка. Предмет исследования — метафорические словосочетания со словами «время», «үе» ‘время’, «шаг» и «шак» ‘час’. Материалом для исследования служили лексикографические источники. Использованы методы лексикографического и компонентного анализа.
Рассмотрены две модели времени — модель, связанная непосредственно с самим временем (модель Потока времени) и модель, ориентированная на человека (модель Пути человека). Отмечены особенности членения того или иного смысла выражений со словами «время», «үе» ‘время’, «шаг» и «шак» ‘час’ на значения в типологически разных языках. Выявлено, как единое мыслительное содержание передаётся различными языковыми средствами в событийном флективном русском языке и статичном агглютинативном тувинском языке.
Сходства выражения категории времени основаны на присутствии в обоих языковых картинах мира универсальных метафорических моделей: время — движение, необратимое движение, движение с разной скоростью, время, движущееся со средней скоростью. Различия связаны с лексическим выражением категории времени: в русском языке — с помощью глаголов либо фразеологизмов, в тувинском — с помощью словосочетаний, содержащих существительные, прилагательные, глаголы и наречия.
Granulomas co-occurring in malignancies – tale of etiological relationship
Authors: Babuta Sacheeta , Garg Cheena , Vinayakamurthy Shashikala , Agrawal Ranjan , Agarwal Arjun
Published: March 2024

Objectives

To determine the possible aetiopathogenesis of co-occurrence of granulomas with different malignancies in different body sites.

Material and methods

All cases with granuloma formation observed in draining lymph nodes or in the primary site of malignant tumors were included in the present study. After routine histopathology examination, modified Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) staining for Mycobacteria was carried out in all the cases. Detailed history, especially of Tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, radiation, or previous procedure, was recorded.

Results

11 out of 35 cases (31.4%) had granulomas within the primary tumor, while 24 cases out of 35 (68.6%) showed nodal granulomas. Of the 24 cases, 5 cases had nodal metastatic tumor deposits. Also, necrotizing granulomas with AFB were significantly more as compared to AFB in non-necrotizing granulomas (p value of 0.05). Of the total cases, 20% had an attributed risk factor. Three cases received neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and three had a history of systemic tuberculosis, while one case had associated Crohn’s disease.

Conclusion

We recommend to characterize granulomas as necrotizing/nonnecrotizing, confluent/discrete, tumor deposit present/absent; prior history of systemic/local illnesses (like SS, TB, fungal infections, IBD, etc.); prior history of CT/RT; and to follow routine ZN staining in all cases of granulomas with malignancy.
НЕКОТОРЫЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ ФЛОРЫ БАРГУЗИНСКИХ КУЙТУНОВ (СЕВЕРНОЕ ПРИБАЙКАЛЬЕ)
Authors: Бадмаева С.Ц. , Намзалов Б.-Ц.Б.
Published: March 2024

В статье представлены результаты полевых и камеральных работ по определению и анализу флоры растительности урочища Куйтуны Баргузинской котловины Прибайкалья. Проведён систематический, поясно-зональный, ареалогический анализ флоры. Выявлены эндемичные виды растений во флоре.
ПРИОРИТИЗАЦИЯ ЗЕЛЕНЫХ ТЕРРИТОРИЙ
Authors: Горецкая А.Г. , Слипенчук М.В. , Топорина В.А.
Published: March 2024

В статье рассмотрены особенности выделения приоритетных зеленых территорий городской среды. Выявлены основные функции зеленых насаждений, которые характерны для территорий различных рангов. Приведены примеры смены функций, которые ведут за собой смену приоритетности территории зеленых насаждений.
РАСПРОСТРАНЕНИЕ РЕДКИХ ВИДОВ РАСТЕНИЙ НА ТЕРРИТОРИИ ЗАТО Г. ОСТРОВНОЙ (МУРМАНСКАЯ ОБЛАСТЬ)
Authors: Меньшикова М.Ю. , Гайнанова Р.И.
Published: March 2024

Приведены результаты изучения распространения видов сосудистых растений, занесенных в Красную книгу Мурманской области, на территории ЗАТО г. Островной. Впервые для рассматриваемой территории дана оценка плотности популяций охраняемых видов растений. Составлена карта распространения на территории на территории г. Островной, баренцевоморского побережья мыса Святой Нос и в устье реки Иоканга следующих редких видов растений: Botrichium lunaria (L.) Sw., Rhodiola rosea L., Hedysarum arcticum B. Fedtsch., Gentianella aurea (L.) H. Smith, Castilleja lapponica Gand., Arctanthemum hultenii (A. Love & D. Love) Tzvel., Tanacetum bipinnatum (L.) Sch. Bip. Выделены наиболее уязвимые участки, требующие мер по обеспечению сохранения редких видов растений.
The Utilization of Instagram as a Marketing Strategy for SME in Indonesia (A Case Study on @khimar.yumnaa)
Authors:   Keleti Károly Faculty of Business and Management, Óbuda University, Hungary, AA Putri , ChK Kywe ,   Keleti Károly Faculty of Business and Management, Óbuda University, Hungary, M Temiralieva ,   Keleti Károly Faculty of Business and Management, Óbuda University, Hungary, T Jabrayilzade ,   Keleti Károly Faculty of Business and Management, Óbuda University, Hungary, A Tick ,   Keleti Károly Faculty of Business and Management, Óbuda University, Hungary
Published: March 2024

mall and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are becoming more popular in Indonesia, especially after the pandemic. The government also encourages people to establish their own businesses as it has a good impact on the nation’s economy. @khimar.yumnaa, is one of the Indonesian SMEs established in 2017. Unlike other SMEs which usually failed 1-2 years after it was first established, @khimar.yumnaa is able to sustain their business for more than 5 years. Instagram is now becoming one of the most popular tools for SME marketing, and @khimar.yumnaa is also utilizing Instagram as its main marketing platform. Therefore, this research aims to describe the marketing strategy of @khimar.yumnaa and its effectiveness towards their business by doing an analysis on the Instagram features by @khimar.yumnaa. This research is implementing a qualitative study by doing four semi-structured interviews that were conducted with the owner and also 3 customers of @khimar.yumnaa. The outcomes show that optimally using the Instagram features, building interaction with customers, and having good content planning are the main drivers for the success of @khimar.yumnaa Instagram marketing strategy.
Exploring the Relationship between Human Resource Structure and Operation Performance of Businesses
Authors:   Professor, Department of Accounting Information, National Taipei University of Business, Taiwan, Lee Chia-Chi
Published: March 2024

From the perspective of human resource structure, this paper examines the impacts of organizational characteristics within accounting firms (hereinafter referred to as “firms”) on the overall operation performance and the performance of four businesses: financial attestation, tax, management consulting, and industrial and commercial registration. This paper finds that 1) a higher proportion of professional assistants correlates with better overall operation performance of firms, with a more pronounced effect in financial attestation and tax; 2) a higher proportion of employees who graduated from universities and colleges is associated with better overall operation performance of firms, particularly noticeable among university-level employees in financial attestation and tax; 3) a higher proportion of young-aged, prime-aged, and middle-aged people is linked to better overall operation performance of firms. In other words, employees between 25 and 54 years old significantly contribute to firms’ overall operation performance, with young employees between 25 and 34 years old excelling in financial attestation, tax, and industrial and commercial registration. Meanwhile, prime-aged employees between 35 and 44 years old excel in tax, industrial, and commercial registration. 4) A higher proportion of female practitioners is associated with better overall operation performance of firms, particularly notable in financial attestation, tax, and industrial and commercial registration. Therefore, managers are advised to consider adjusting or reducing the proportion of partnership accountants and employees with master’s degrees, hiring professionals in various fields, expanding management consulting operations actively, and enhancing firms’ competitive advantages to improve the firms’ operation performance. This paper aims to provide a valuable reference for firm managers when making decisions about human resource structure and operational strategies.
Some Notes on the Impact of Millipedes (Myriapoda: Diplopoda) on Fungi and Bacteria
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Kirti M Doongursee College (Autonomous), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, R Rannavre , S Donde ,   Department of Zoology, Kirti M Doongursee College (Autonomous), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Published: March 2024

Millipedes, crucial detritivores belonging to the class Diplopoda, play a pivotal role in nutrient cycling, heavily affecting fungi and bacteria and exerting a remarkable influence on litter decomposition and soil fertility. Fungi ultimately benefit from dispersal activities of the animals although they may initially experience reduction in the form of feces. The process of litter breakdown by millipedes promotes bacterial growth, contributing to elevated nitrogen content in feces and enhanced microbial activity throughout the soil system. These complex associations emphasize the ecological importance of millipedes in maintaining ecosystem functioning.
Acid-modified, Ti3C2-based MXene as catalysts for up-cycling polyethylene terephthalate
Authors: Chirica Iuliana , Mirea Anca , Suteu Tudor , Kuncser Andrei , Neatu Stefan , Florea Mihaela , Barsoum Michel , Neatu Florentina
Published: March 2024

Plastics are indispensable materials for packaging and many products from our daily life and their recycling is essential to ensure a circular economy. In this study, −SO3H modified-MXene, Ti3C2, was used as a recoverable solid acid catalyst for up-cycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to terephthalic acid (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG) by hydrolysis. For the addition of −SO3H groups to the Ti3C2Tx surface (where Tx represents the surface moieties such as -OH or -O), sulfonation with an aryl diazonium salt obtained from sulfanilic acid was employed. X-ray photoelectron and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopies analyses provided a direct indication that sulfonation of the Ti3C2Tx was successfully performed, while X-ray diffraction and Transmission electron microscopy analyses evidence the presence of −SO3H groups in between the layers of Ti3C2Tx due to the increases of the interlayer spacing through the intercalation of functional groups. The higher the concentration of acid groups, the higher the interlayer spacing. The depolymerisation of PET in water occurred with a very good isolated yield in TPA (99%) for the MXene with the highest amount of sulfonic acid groups. We can conclude that the acidity is mandatory to perform the hydrolysis reaction, in agreement with the acidity measurements, which shows that the MXene modified with the highest amount of derived sulfonic acids contains the highest amount of acidity. Nevertheless, the accessibility to the acidic sites is a key factor that promotes the 2D acid-modified MXene materials as important catalysts for PET up-cycling to TPA.
Efficient acceleration of the convergence of the Minimum Free Energy Path via path-planning generated initial guess
Authors: Sun Yi
Published: March 2024

We demonstrate how the combination of a shifted clustering algorithm and a fast-marching- based algorithm is able to generate good approximations of the Minimum Free Energy Path (MFEP) if a Free Energy Landscape (FEL) is given. Then, we show that using this kind of approximation as the MFEP’s first guess and the string method for further refinement (also called the FMT-string combined approach) cuts down on the number of iterations needed for the MFEP to converge by a large amount. This saves a lot of time compared to using a linear interpolation as the first guess. Such a method provides an efficient alternative to the growing string method for obtaining a good initial guess of the MFEP.
Characterization of Complex Proteoform Mixtures by Online Nanoflow Ion-Exchange Chromatography - Native Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Zhai Ziran , Mavridou Despoina , Damian Matteo , Mutti Francesco G. , Schoenmakers Peter J. , Gargano Andrea F.G.
Published: March 2024

The characterization of proteins and complexes in biological systems is essential to establish their critical properties and to understand their unique functions in a plethora of bioprocesses. However, it is highly difficult to analyze low levels of intact proteins in their native states (especially those exceeding 30 kDa) with liquid chromatography (LC) - mass spectrometry (MS). Herein, we describe for the first time the use of nanoflow ion-exchange chromatography directly coupled with native MS to resolve mixtures of intact proteins. Reference proteins and protein complexes with molecular weight between 10 and 150 kDa and a model cell lysate were separated using a salt-mediated pH gradient method using volatile additives. The method allowed for low detection limits (0.22 pmol of monoclonal antibodies) while proteins presented non-denatured MS (low number of charges and limited charge state distributions) and the oligomeric state of the complexes analyzed was mostly kept. Excellent chromatographic separations including the resolution of different proteoforms of large proteins (> 140 kDa) and a peak capacity of 82 in a 30-minute gradient, were obtained. The proposed setup and workflows show great potential for analyzing diverse proteoforms in native top-down proteomics, opening unprecedented opportunities for clinical studies and other sample-limited applications.
Correlation between mechanical properties and ionic conductivity of sodium superionic conductors: a relative density-dependent relationship
Authors: Cheng Eric Jianfeng , Yang Tao , Liu Yuanzhuo , Chai Linjiang , Garcia-Mendez Regina , Kazyak Eric , Fu Zhenyu , Luo Guoqiang , Chen Fei , Inada Ryoji , Badilita Vlad , Duan Huanan , Wang Ziyun , Qin Jiaqian , Li Hao , Orimo Shin-ichi , Kato Hidemi
Published: March 2024

Sodium superionic conductors (NASICON) are pivotal for the functionality and safety of solid-state sodium batteries. Their mechanical properties and ionic conductivity are key performance metrics, yet their interrelation remains inadequately understood. Addressing this gap is vital for concurrent enhancements in both properties. This study summarizes recent literature on NASICON solid electrolytes Na1+xZr2SixP3-xO12 (NZSP, 0≤x≤3), highlighting the mechanical properties and ionic conductivity, and identifies a positive correlation between mechanical strength, in particular hardness, and ionic conductivity at ambient temperatures. Microstructural analysis reveals that a range of factors, including relative density, grain size, secondary phases, and crystallographic structures, significantly influence material properties. Notably, an increase in relative density uniquely contributes to simultaneous enhancements in both ionic conductivity and mechanical strength. Consequently, future research should prioritize enhancing the relative density of NASICON solid electrolytes, possibly employing advanced techniques, including sol-gel process, spark plasma sintering (SPS), and microwave-assisted sintering. The correlation between mechanical properties and ionic conductivity observed in NASICON solid electrolytes extends to other high-temperature sintered oxide electrolytes like Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO). This investigation not only suggests a potential linkage between these crucial properties but also guides subsequent strategies for refining solid electrolytes for advanced battery technologies.
Lewis Acid Catalysis Enables Switch from [2π+2σ] to Hetero-[4π+2σ] Cycloaddition Reactivity of Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes for Spiro- and Bridged-Heterocycle Synthesis
Authors: Wang Ji-Jie , Tang Lei , Xiao Yuanjiu , Wu Wen-Biao , Feng Jian-Jun
Published: March 2024

The exploration of the complex chemical diversity of bicyclo[n.1.1]alkanes and their use as benzene bioisosteres has attracted considerable interest in the past 20 years. Regiodivergent syntheses of thiabicyclo[4.1.1]octanes (S-BCOs) and highly substituted bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes (BCHs) through a Lewis acid-catalyzed formal cycloaddition of bicyclobutanes (BCBs) and 3-benzylideneindoline-2-thione derivatives are established. By using Zn(OTf)2 as the catalyst, the first hetero-(4+3) cycloaddition of BCBs was achieved with broad substrate scope under mild reaction conditions. In contrast, the less electrophilic BCB ester undergo a Sc(OTf)3-catalyzed formal [2π+2σ] reaction with 1,1,2-trisubstituted alkenes to generate BCHs featuring a spirocyclic quaternary carbon center. Furthermore, this innovative protocol has been proven to be useful in the efficient synthesis of an analogue of the lipid-lowering agent Lomitapide.
Visual discrimination of shapes in the ant Myrmica rubra (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Authors: Cammaerts Marie-Claire
Published: March 2024

Using collective differential operant conditioning, it could be shown that workers of the species Myrmica rubra distinguish different filled shapes of similar size (e.g. a black square from a black circle, a black triangle from a black circle, and a black triangle from a black square). They are unable to discriminate hollow shapes (e.g. a rectangle from an ellipse, or a lozenge from an ellipse) of similar size. When presented with hollow shapes, M. rubra workers rely more on the length of the perimeter than on the actual shape. A hollow lozenge and rectangle of identical height and width but with a different perimeter can be partly distinguished; hollow shapes of different height and width but identical perimeter are not at all discriminated. The visual perception ability in M. rubra is weaker than in M. ruginodis but superior to that in M. sabuleti; this assessment is consistent with the eye morphology and the navigation system of the three species.
Kinematic analysis of swimming ontogeny in seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
Authors: Olivier Damien , Mauguit Quentin , Vandewalle Nicolas , Parmentier Eric
Published: March 2024

Swimming has been investigated in multiple species, but few studies consider the establishment of swimming through ontogeny. This study describes the establishment of cyclical swimming in Dicentrachus labrax, a marine fish from cold, temperate waters. The data were compared with results from previous studies on two subtropical freshwater catfish species (Clarias gariepinus and Corydoras aeneus). The three species have different modes of locomotion each during their adult stage (anguilliform, subacarangiform and carangiform). The swimming of Dicentrarchus labrax was recorded with a high-speed video camera (500 fps) from 0 to 288 hours and from 960 to 2496 hours post-hatching. Three indices, i.e. coefficient of determination (r²), coefficient of variation (CV), and Strouhal number (St), were used to investigate the establishment and efficiency of swimming. Important differences in the timing of swimming establishment were observed between the seabass and the two catfish species. The two catfish species display a sine-shaped swimming mode immediately or soon after hatching, and the efficiency of movement substantially improves during the first days of life. For seabass, however, establishment of swimming is slower during the same developmental period. These differences may be related to a faster developmental rate in the catfishes that allows them to swim rapidly in an intermediate regime flow and to develop the required morphology to establish efficient movements earlier.
Summary of our present knowledge of the spider communities of the Galápagos archipelago. First analysis of the spider communities of the islands Santa Cruz and Isabela
Authors: Baert Leon
Published: March 2024

A synthesis is given of 30 years of galapagoan spider fauna research, including an historical overview of spider sampling in the archipelago. A total of 11,437 specimens originating from 688 sampling localities are analyzed. In total 175 spider species are reported of which 152 could be identified or were described as new. The remaining 23 species could only be identified to morpho-species level and they may be new to science and thus endemic. Two basic conclusions could be made from this first analysis of the existing data. 1° Single islands or island groups can be characterized by a specific spider community, and 2° the well-differentiated climax vegetation zones of Isla Santa Cruz can also be characterized by a specific spider community.
The round goby Neogobius melanostomus (Pallas, 1814) (Perciformes: Gobiidae), an invasive species in the Albert Canal (Belgium)
Authors: Jacobs Paul , Hoedemakers Kristiaan
Published: March 2024

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Reproductive capacity of male bank voles (Myodes glareolus Schreber, 1780) – age-dependent changes in functional activity of epididymal sperm
Authors: Kruczek Małgorzata , Styrna Józefa , Kapusta Joanna
Published: March 2024

The influence of age on male bank voles’ reproductive tract development, epididymal sperm quantity and functional activity was investigated. Experiments were carried out on male bank voles aged 1.5 to 15 months (n=10 each in 8 age groups). The developmental stage of the reproductive tract was assessed by the weight of testes, seminal vesicles and coagulation glands. In each age group the number of epididymal sperm and their functional activity were examined. Epididymal sperm functional activity was assessed by motility, viability, maturity, head morphology and integrity of the sperm tail membrane. Ageing males were heavier than pre-pubertal and mature ones. Male age also affected the testes, seminal vesicles and coagulation gland development. The heaviest accessory sex glands were noted in 3-month-old males and the lightest in pre-pubertal (1.5-month-old) and older (12- and 15-month-old) males. Sperm counts were significantly higher in 3-, 4- and 5-month-old males than in pre-pubertal and old males. Generally, adult males aged 3- and 4- months, produced sperm of better functional activity. In conclusion, the best male reproductive capacity is found in bank voles of 3 to 4 months of age.
Minor rotor tines and knives soil interaction. Total power calculation for minor rotor drive
Authors: Nikolaiev V. A.
Published: March 2024

Introduction. The problem of fast and high-quality road construction, when economic facilities and settlements are spatially separated, located at a considerable distance from each other, cannot be solved without the use of a complex of continuous units. An important element of the continuous unit forming the ditch and the unit for tunneling is the direct-flow rotary ripper. Current theoretical studies are not sufficient to calculate the interaction with the soil of the elements of a direct-flow rotary ripper. The lack of theoretical justification for the parameters of direct-flow rotary rippers hinders their use. Therefore, there is a need for theoretical research to identify the geometric, kinematic, dynamic and energy parameters of structural elements.

The method of research. Methods for calculating the required power to drive the teeth, to separate the seam from the soil mass with knives and divide it into fragments, to overcome the inertia force of the incoming soil on two small rotor knives, to accelerate the soil towards the large rotor, to move the soil towards the large rotor, to overcome the friction force of the soil on the front surface of the knives have been developed. The total power required to drive the small rotor corresponds to the sum of the powers: for the introduction of a cone with a spiral knife into the ground, for the drive of the teeth and for the drive of the knives.

Results. On the basis of the developed methods, the parameters were calculated. From the flat and spatial model of the forces of interaction with the ground of the elements of the small rotor, their resultant, their components, and normal forces are revealed. The friction force of the soil on the front surface of the knife is calculated. The total power for the drive of the small rotor and the volumetric energy for the introduction of the small rotor into the ground are calculated.

Conclusion. The energy costs for driving small rotor knives include: energy for separating the reservoir and dividing it into fragments, energy for overcoming the pressure of the soil on the front surface of the knife, energy for accelerating the soil, energy for moving the soil, energy for overcoming the friction force of the soil on the front surfaces of the knives. The total energy cost of the small rotor drive includes the energy required to introduce the spiral knife cone, teeth and knives of the small rotor into the ground. As a result of the calculations, the power to drive the teeth of the small rotor is 735 W, the total power required to drive the small rotor is 2.2 kW. The volumetric energy for the introduction of a small rotor into the ground is 33.1 kJ / cubic meter.
Why stay despite intimate partner violence? Lived experiences of victims in positions of strength
Authors: Seeletse Solly Matshonis
Published: March 2024

Intimate partner violence is a problem in every country worldwide, including South Africa. This qualitative study aimed to gather insights into the lived experiences of victims of intimate partner violence, who were the financial providers in their families and the more stable in terms of careers but remained in the relationships for prolonged periods. Five face-to-face interviews were conducted with individual participants from Pretoria township communities in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and then analyzed using the thematic content analysis. The themes generated from the victims’ lived experiences explain their disempowerment. The themes that emerged were the aggressor being untouchable, fear for one’s life, feeling helpless, desperate and vulnerable, self-blame, and being trapped in the relationship. The experience of being abused, especially by a completely weaker partner, was shattered and associated with a helpless life during the relationship. Therefore, the victims of intimate partner violence need exposure beyond the police and guidance in social work services that can help them seek alternative ways to escape intimate partner violence. People need to be empowered to have courage, to be brave, to have knowledge about resourceful institutions, and to be independent.
Evolution of China’s Right to Health Legislation: A Historical Analysis and Contemporary Insight into Occupational Health Protection
Authors: Liu Guizhen , Liu Guixiang
Published: March 2024

Health is said to be the fundament for personal survival and development, happiness, and is the source ofprosperity and social progress for any nation. During the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party in China, it was ascertained that the protection of people’s health was given greater priority over development strategies. This article explored the changes and evolution of health laws in China over the past seven decades and specifically focused on the recent changes made to the law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases and the Occupational Health Protection Action Plan. The occupational health protection action plan outlined the objectives and specific actions and emphasized the importance of a systematic approach to safeguarding the health rights of workers. This article summarized the potential opportunities for further research and policy considerations aimed at addressing challenges in the evolving landscape of occupational health in China.
Elderly’s Dependency Level Correlated with the Burden Perceived by Informal Caregivers
Authors: Prieska Putri Maria , Debora Oda , Lea Eli
Published: March 2024

Elderly care at home is quite heavy care related to various physiological and psychological changes in the elderly. Informal caregivers who takecare for elderly may get increase burden experience, especially for elderly people with a high level of dependency. The aim of this research is to determine the correlation between the level of elderly dependency and the burden felt by informal caregivers. This research was a non-experimental quantitative research with a cross-sectional design. The research was carried out in March-August 2023 with the population of 137 informal caregivers in Sukoharjo Hamlet, Klojen District, Malang City, East Java. The sample was 102 respondents who was carried out randomly using simple random sampling technique. The independent variable in this research was the level of elderly dependency. There was a correlation between the level of elderly dependency and the burden felt by elderly caregivers with a significance value of <0.05. Based on the research results, it showed the correlation between the level of dependency of the elderly and the burden felt by the caregiver. The various physical burdens felt by caregivers while caring for the elderly, if it is not applied with a good management, it can affect to the daily activities. The caregiver’s busy schedule in caring for the elderly give impact to disruption their social life and the caregiver loses the time to enjoy their personal needs.
Directions for the prevention of language disorders in preschool children
Authors: POPUȚA Teodora
Published: March 2024

This research paper aims to address the vital topic of preventing language disorders in preschool children. The primary focus is to investigate the effectiveness of an intervention program designed to enhance language and perceptual-auditory skills in this age group. Language disorders are a common concern among preschoolers, with various risk factors, including genetic predispositions, limited exposure to language-rich environments, and underlying medical conditions. Of utmost importance is early diagnosis and intervention, as these play a crucial role in facilitating a child’s language development.
Implementation of the Program for Increasing the Role of Women Towards Healthy Prosperous Families (P2WKSS) in Sukabumi City
Authors: Nuraeni Nuraeni , Basori Yana , Nur Tuah
Published: March 2024

The implementation process has stages of the public policy process that need to be implemented in order to achieve the objectives according to the policy plan. The program (P2WKSS) is a program to increase the role of the community that uses a cross-developmental approach pattern, in a coordinated manner directed at improving family welfare in order to achieve a quality standard of living in alleviating poverty. This study aims to determine the implementation of the P2WSKSS Program in Sukabumi City, there are 6 criteria in influencing implementation, namely: 1) Policy standards and objectives, 2) Resources, 3) Inter-organizational communication, 4) Characteristics of implementing agents, 5) Economic Environment, Social and Politics, 6) The attitude of the implementing. The method used is a qualitative method with a narrative approach. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, documentation, and audio-visual material. The results showed that the implementation was not optimal for several periods, there was a discrepancy in objectives, namely the program was not implemented within 2 years, namely in 2020 & 2021 so there was a significant increase in poverty growth, there was a need for increased guidance for the target community, a lack of carrying out inter-agency monitoring in increasing the role of women existing location and evaluation for program sustainability. Several things must be improved, namely increasing the quality of resources, because it is the executor who is the key to the success of program objectives, it is necessary to improve the approach so that community participation is in accordance with the target.
Governance Collaborative Management for Handling Stunting in Bone District
Authors: Kurra Sudiarti Dewi , Zainal Henni , Saguni Dewi Sulfa
Published: March 2024

To obtain superior Human Resources (HR) is still a challenge in various countries. Health and education are the focus of the main problems that hinder the achievement of superior human resources. Millions of young children are still not reaching their full potential due to a lack of nutrition, learning, and stimulation as well as exposure to stress. Bone Regency is one of the districts in South Sulawesi with a relatively high stunting rate. Bone Regency ranks 4th as a district with a high prevalence of stunting out of 24 districts in South Sulawesi after Jeneponto, Maros, Takalar. Bone Regency is one of the regencies that has been the location for stunting management interventions since 2019, considering that the stunting rate in Bone Regency is quite high. The purpose of this study was to analyze the intervention of the government, in this case stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, communities and the private sector, to collaborate to solve the problem of stunting in Bone district. One of the keys to effective collaborative governance requires governance structures and processes that facilitate coordination and decision-making across sectors. The data collection method was carried out through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions involving stakeholders at the provincial and district levels, to program implementers at the community level - sub-districts/community health centers (puskesmas) and villages/kelurahans. In-depth interviews with stakeholders at the provincial and district levels whose fields of work are related to programs/activities related to stunting prevention. So that the research results can describe the Electronic Based Government System (SPBE) in realizing active collaboration between stakeholders in the following years
Analysis of the Government's Role in Promoting Innovation Readiness in Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Industries in Indonesia
Authors: Farid Muhammad , Baharuddin Aris , Said Muh. Ihsan
Published: March 2024

In the context of Indonesia's evolving economic landscape, this study delves into the critical issue of innovation readiness within its Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) sector. Recognizing the significant role of governments in fostering innovation, this research aims to comprehensively analyze the government's contributions to enhancing innovation readiness in Indonesian MSMEs. Employing a qualitative research approach, this study investigates government policies, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative initiatives with industry associations and research institutions. The findings illuminate the effectiveness of these interventions and provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders striving to bolster Indonesia's economic development and competitiveness through innovation support in the MSME sector.
The Influence of Organizational Capability on the Development of Village-Owned Enterprise Business Models
Authors: Prasetya Arik , Mawardi Mukhamad Kholid , Putra Irfan Kharisma , Arif Ahmad Bachtiar , Alfattahu Naufal Farras , Elian Rama Virgil
Published: March 2024

One aspect of organizational resources is Human Resources (HR). Human resource development programs are very important in an organization to improve employee performance, because development can encourage the self-quality of existing employees. One of the variables that can be used in developing human resources is to understand Organizational Capability. Organization Capability is useful for developers of Village-Owned Enterprises (TVEs) can carry out their business processes well, so that TVEs can grow and develop. There are three things in understanding Organizational Capability, namely: Social Capital, Human Capital, and Intellectual Capital. Social Capital has a role in facilitating access to wider information sources and improving the quality, relevance and timeliness of information. Human Capital is defined as the knowledge, skills and abilities that reside with an individual and are utilized by the individual. Meanwhile, Intellectual Capital is conceptualized as knowledge to determine organizational capabilities. This type of research is explanatory with a quantitative approach. The research location was carried out at 9 TVEs in Wonosalam District, Jombang Regency with 32 TVEs administrators as respondents. The research results show that Intellectual Capital, Social Capital, and Human Capital have a significant simultaneous influence on the TVEs Business Model.
Optimising the Supervision of the Use of Village Funds through the Digital-Based Village Guard Program at the Bantaeng District Attorney's Office
Authors: Nisa Nur , H Herman , D A Thirta Massaguni , Fauziyah Fauziyah
Published: March 2024

Along with the development of village governance management and in an effort to realise excellent and quality services, as well as the great authority given to the village to plan development and manage its own budget, it is intended to empower and improve the welfare of the village community. This authority also provides opportunities for all village communities to participate in village planning and development. Integrated supervision between the prosecutor's office and the village government will bring various benefits. In addition, integrated supervision will also encourage transparency and community participation in the use of village funds. With a more effective supervision system in place, the community will feel more confident and involved in overseeing the use of village funds, thereby preventing and uncovering potential abuses. It is therefore important that we encourage and support the idea of a change in the supervision of the use of village funds that is integrated between the prosecutor's office and the village government. This can ensure transparent, accountable use of village funds, providing real benefits for the development and welfare of village communities. Then the Village Guard Information System (SI-JAGAD) was developed at the Bantaeng District Attorney's Office to optimise supervision of the use of the Village Fund. The data collection technique was carried out using a questionnaire instrument with closed and open question models. Respondents were asked to provide answers according to the conditions experienced. To determine the reliability coefficient of the questionnaire, Cronbach's Alpha was used.
Media and Information Literacy Upskilling for Educators at Universities: Ukrainian Context
Authors: Babushko Svitlana , Solovei Myroslav , Solovei Liudmyla
Published: March 2024

Currently, media and information literacy (MIL) has gained considerable significance worldwide and, particularly, in Ukraine. The efficient way to develop the MIL skills of the citizens is through well-trained educators as they help navigate in information and cyberspace. Unfortunately, the issue of MIL upskilling of university educators is paid little attention to. Hence, the researchers addressed the question to clarify the situation.

A qualitative research methodology was applied to find out the current state of the MIL level of university educators and their need for special MIL upskilling training. The methodology included several steps: literature review, preparation of interview questions, observation and communication, interaction in the professional groups of university educators, conducting semi-structured interviews, data analysis, and working out a set of recommendations.

There are several terms that Ukrainian university educators use with the meaning of “media and information literacy” varying from “media education”, and “media competency” to “media training”. Besides, there are different interpretations of the term and different characteristics of a media-literate person. The interviews demonstrated that the level of MIL among most university educators is not sufficient, in their opinion. They realize the benefits of being a media literate person both for personal and professional development. And as a result, most of them are using MIL resources within non-formal and informal education systems. There are appropriate resources in the Ukrainian language to develop or master MIL skills. However, they are mostly for school teachers. Scarce resources are designed for university educators to upskill their MIL. Thus, the conclusion was made on the urgent necessity of Ukrainian university educators in providing special MIL training and in designing corresponding methodical resources. A set of recommendations on three levels (national, institutional, and personal) was offered to satisfy the demand.
Ensino de Ciências por Investigação e Questões Sociocientíficas em Sala de Aula: Conexões a Partir da Análise de Práticas Epistêmicas
Authors: Silva Edyth Priscilla Campos , Franco Luiz Gustavo , Mendonça Paula Cristina Cardoso
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo, analisamos continuidades e mudanças na construção de práticas epistêmicas em dois contextos instrucionais distintos: investigativo (EnCI) e sociocientífico (QSC). Baseados na Etnografia em Educação, acompanhamos estudantes de uma turma do 8° ano do Ensino Fundamental ao longo de um ano em aulas de ciências. Selecionamos um evento para análise das práticas epistêmicas a partir de interações discursivas. Os resultados da análise deste evento, à luz de outros eventos ocorridos ao longo do ano, indicam relações complementares entre as abordagens EnCI e QSC. Atividades em contexto investigativo favoreceram o posicionamento consciente e justificado pelos estudantes em discussões sociocientíficas. Atividades em contexto sociocientífico, por sua vez, catalisaram a emergência de práticas epistêmicas mais complexas. Defendemos, portanto, as vantagens pedagógicas de articulações entre o EnCI e as QSC, entendidas como complementares, tendo em vista os objetivos da educação científica no século XXI.
Influence of Maintenance Funds on Improve Road Steadiness with the Curva Expert Program
Authors: Setyawan Ary , Hermani Wahyuningsih Tri , Yulianto Budi , Gravitiani Evi
Published: March 2024

Sustainable road construction is instrumental in improving connectivity among regions and economies while also offering road users a diverse range of options within the traffic network. To ensure optimal road performance for users, it becomes essential to allocate adequate maintenance funds that correlate with the planned service life. This necessity originates from a profound understanding of the significant influence maintenance funds have on road steadiness. Therefore, this study aims to establish a comprehensive road steadiness model, investigating the influence of toll roads as new routes and the impact on maintenance funds. The analysis included national roads across 15 cities in Central Java Province, Indonesia, covering a distance of 759.75 km from 2018–2023. Using a quantitative approach, the study adopted the Curva Expert program to evaluate the values of road steadiness and maintenance funds. The results showed a 5.78% enhancement in road steadiness over the period from 2018 to 2023, underscoring the positive impact of sustainable road construction practices and the allocation of adequate maintenance funds. The establishment of relationship between road steadiness and maintenance funds was established through a regression value of R2=0.94. This statistical correlation is represented by the equation y= 90.521 + 0.022x, providing a quantitative understanding of how maintenance funds influence road steadiness. The insights obtained from the outcomes of road steadiness modeling reiterate the significance of investing in additional routes and ensuring sufficient maintenance funds to improve performance. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-02-014 Full Text: PDF
Motion Picture Analysis: A Mechanical Study of Tennis Players during Forehand and Backhand Strokes
Authors: Yin Yanan , Gou Tingting
Published: March 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this article is to utilize video images for the examination of lower limb biomechanics in tennis players while executing forehand and backhand strokes, providing a reference for training. Methods: This article provides a brief introduction to forehand and backhand strokes in the sport of tennis. Subsequently, a biomechanical analysis of the lower limbs during forehand and backhand strokes was conducted on ten level 2 tennis players and ten specialized tennis students at XX Sports University. Findings: Level 2 athletes who have undergone a long training exhibited higher linear velocity and joint torque in the lower-limb joints during the preparatory and striking phases of forehand and backhand strokes. Additionally, they exhibited more pronounced surface electromyographic signals in the rectus femoris muscle of the lower limbs. Novelty:The novelty of this article lies in the use of video imagery, a non-contact and non-intrusive method that does not affect the athletes' movements, to study the biomechanics of their lower limbs. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2024-05-01-07 Full Text: PDF
Aspect-Level Sentiment Analysis through Aspect-Oriented Features
Authors: Busst Mikail Bin Muhammad Azman , Anbananthen Kalaiarasi Sonai Muthu , Kannan Subarmaniam
Published: March 2024

Aspect-level sentiment analysis is essential for businesses to comprehend sentiment polarities associated with various aspects within unstructured texts. Although several solutions have been proposed in recent studies in sentiment analysis, a few challenges persist. A significant challenge is the presence of multiple aspects within a single written text, each conveying its own sentiments. Besides this, the exploration of ensemble learning in the existing literature is limited. Therefore, this study proposes a novel aspect-level sentiment analysis solution that utilizes an ensemble of Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM) models. This innovative solution extracts aspects and sentiments and incorporates a rule-based algorithm to combine accurate sets of aspect and sentiment features. Experimental analysis demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed methodology in accurately extracting aspect-level sentiment features from input texts. The proposed solution was able to obtain an F1 score of 92.98% on the SemEval-2014 Restaurant dataset when provided with the correct set of aspect-level sentiment features and an F1 score of 95.54% on the SemEval-2016 Laptop dataset when provided with the aspect-level sentiment features generated by the aspect-sentiment mapper algorithm. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2024-05-01-09 Full Text: PDF
Machado: sob o signo da Antropofagia
Authors: Bittencourt Thiago
Published: March 2024

No presente trabalho, analisa-se o romance Machado (2016), de Silviano Santiago, com o objetivo de compreender e demonstrar como o discurso da Antropofagia está implicitamente presente no processo de criação de uma metanarrativa cujos personagens principais são Machado de Assis e o próprio narrador homônimo do autor, que desempenha um papel de profundo conhecedor da escrita machadiana. O conceito de Antropofagia, elaborado inicialmente por Oswald de Andrade em seu “Manifesto Antropófago” de 1928, tem sido amplamente estudado e se difundiu entre críticos e pensadores da época até o presente. Sua formulação como metáfora orgânica de assimilação da alteridade parece interseccionar a metanarrativa ficcional, histórica e crítica no romance, pois ao associar o biográfico, o autobiográfico, o documental e o crítico, o narrador-personagem desenvolve uma análise reflexiva acerca da vida e obra de Machado de Assis em que se percebe a antropofagia como forma de processamento da herança da tradição cultural brasileira e ocidental. Nesse sentido, primeiramente, é importante fundamentar a ideia da antropofagia oswaldiana para posteriormente avançar à análise da metanarrativa que tem o escritor do Cosme Velho como personagem ao lado do narrador-Silviano como um intérprete antropófago dos materiais de que se apropria para construir seu texto.