bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA (OFI) POWDER IN REMOVING Fe, Mn, AND As METAL CONTAMINATION IN WATER TREATMENT
Authors: Alfian Azyyati Ridha , Octaviani Nindi , Nandi Nanti Aken Puti , Anandito Muhammad Varrel , Rizky Shirly , Hidayat Trianda Nurlia
Published: April 2024

The use of Alum in water treatment has a negative impact on human health if used in the long term. The potential of Opuntia ficus indica (OFI) to be used as an organic coagulant that comes directly from nature can minimize metal contamination. Hence, OFI could be used as a new alternative in water treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of OFI in eliminating Fe, Mn, and As contamination. This research was conducted for four months at the University of Andalas. The research method was done by making metal-contaminated water samples, making OFI extract in the shape of powder form, then carrying out the FTIR test, providing treatment in the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry of Natural Materials Department of Chemistry Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Andalas, then conducting Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) testing for Fe metals and Mn metals and UV-Vis spectrophotometer test for metals as metals in the West Sumatra Regional Health Laboratory. Analysis of the results of the AAS test and UV-Vis spectrophotometer test showed that OFI powder is more effective and efficient than alum in removing metal contamination. OFI powder is optimal at a mass of 50 mg for removing Mn metal contamination and 100 mg for removing Fe metal contamination, while As metal cannot be identified because the before and after values are smaller than 0.01 mg/L. OFI powder is also more efficient because it is cheaper, easier to cultivate and use by the public, and does not cause side effects on health. It is hoped that the use of OFI powder as a natural coagulant can be used massively by the community.
BIOCHEMICAL ASSAY FOR DETECTION OF PATHOGENIC AND PROBIOTIC BACTERIA AT SHRIMP AND PRAWN FROM WILD AND DIFFERENT CULTURE CONDITIONS IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Tawhid Muhammad , Islam Mohammed Mafizul , Amanat Muhammed , Tandon Sapna
Published: April 2024

We conducted biochemical assays on shrimp and prawn samples in Bangladesh, revealing the presence of both harmful and beneficial bacteria. Pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Vibrio cholera, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium perfringens, Salmonella typhimurium, Shigella flexneri, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus were detected in these samples, with Escherichia coli being the most prevalent. Additionally, we identified three potential probiotic bacteria - Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus spp., and Enterobacter aerogenes. These probiotics can enhance immunity, support survival, and have minimal environmental impact. Shrimp and prawn farms in Bangladesh may be susceptible to harmful microorganisms due to contaminated water sources and subpar sanitation during post-harvest handling and processing. Our use of biochemical characterization proves a dependable method for distinguishing pathogenic and probiotic bacteria in shrimp and prawns, offering valuable insights for future disease research.
BEHAVIOUR OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURE SUBJECTED TO BLAST LOADS
Authors: Hampanna Karatagi Shubham , Channappa Udayshankar Bisalahalli , Sudarshnaiah Dhanush
Published: April 2024

Frequent unintentional explosions in industrial facilities and deliberate demolition of commercial buildings have resulted in significant financial damages, leading to increased demands on structural engineers to enhance blast resistance design methods. Therefore, comprehending the impact of blasts on structure performance is crucial. The study examined how a standard 21-storey reinforced concrete building structure responded to blast loads from TNT explosives of varying charge weights (100, 300, and 500 kg) at different standoff distances (10, 20, and 30 m). The research focused on the effects of structural walls at the core as well as peripheral infill walls. Using a three-dimensional finite element approach with nonlinear dynamic analysis via SAP2000 software based on Indian Standard specifications (IS:4991, 1968), key response parameters such as acceleration, displacements, and velocities were analyzed over time. It was observed that acceleration and velocity reached peak values earlier than displacement. The building’s blast resistance with structural walls was deemed satisfactory; furthermore, it improved with the installation of infill walls.
Análise geoespacial da comunidade Quilombola Abacatal, Ananindeua, Pará
Authors: Teles Thiago Silva , Vasconcelos Marcelo Augusto Machado , Oliveira Igor Klisman Monteiro , Bittencourt Paulo Celso Santiago , Santos Artur Vinícius Ferreira dos , Melo Paulo Alves de , Melo Kellem Cristina Prestes , Silva Romulo Luiz Oliveira da
Published: April 2024

A Comunidade Quilombola Abacatal é o remanescente de quilombo mais próximo da capital do estado do Pará, Belém. Por muitos anos, a população de Abacatal enfrenta o conflito para o reconhecimento de suas terras como uma unidade de conservação ambiental. Sem uma proteção legal, a comunidade teve seu território inserido na expansão metropolitana da capital paraense, e suas terras passaram por grandes tensões de exploração do solo por empresas. Pensando nisso, este trabalho objetivou detectar possíveis alterações ocorridas na cobertura do solo na comunidade, visando identificar as relações entre os processos de evolução da paisagem e organização da comunidade diante os impactos ambientais gerados. Para isso, uma análise da cobertura do solo foi conduzida através de dados do Sistema de Informação Geográfica. Além disso, buscou-se entender, através um questionário aplicado na comunidade, as mudanças na condição socioeconômica e cultural da comunidade após as alterações ambientais. Os resultados mostram notável mudança na paisagem da comunidade e no entorno dela em um período de 32 anos, como a perda da cobertura vegetal natural que deu lugar às áreas antropizadas. O instrumento de sondagem mostrou, entre outras coisas, que a fonte de renda dos quilombolas passou essencialmente da agricultura familiar para empregos formais na cidade. Conclui-se que as diversas ações antrópicas foram vetores de intensas mudanças no território de Abacatal, nas quais geraram diversos danos ambientais, socioeconômicos e de saúde para quem vive na comunidade. As reflexões apresentadas constituem elementos importantes para compreensão e planejamento futuros de projetos de conservação ambiental na APA Belém e na UC de Abacatal.
O impacto da higiene bucal em pacientes pré e pós transplante de órgãos e células hematopoéticas
Authors: Rosa Maria Caroline Bellon da , Alves Camila Neumaier , Canto Vitor Scherer do , Quaiatto Anna Carolina Portella , Freire Ana Carolina Miranda
Published: April 2024

O estudo tem como objetivo identificar na literatura a prevenção de infecções por meio da higiene bucal em pacientes pré e pós transplante internados em ambiente hospitalar. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa que se baseou em oito artigos que destacam formas farmacológicas e não farmacológicas de prevenir a mucosite oral. As formas farmacológicas que os estudos destacaram foram a combinação de Nistatina 5.000 UI e gluconato de clorexidina 0,12% após os transplantes no ambiente hospitalar, e o uso de antifúngicos profiláticos por três meses após o transplante. Já formas não farmacológicas foram consultas odontológicas e rastreamento da saúde periodontal para amenizar a gravidade da mucosite oral e consequentemente reduzir o tempo de internação. Portanto, o profissional da odontologia presente na equipe multidisciplinar antes e após o transplante é de suma importância para a prevenção de mucosites e outras patologias fúngicas na cavidade oral. A enfermagem tem que realizar toda supervisão ao longo dessa internação conforme realizam a higiene bucal e principalmente sobre a dosagem da ciclosporina, imunossupressor que tem papel importante no agravamento da mucosite oral.
Fatores associados ao aumento do consumo de cigarro entre professores da educação básica na pandemia da COVID-19
Authors: Amaral Maria Eduarda Veloso , Zambon Maria Helena , Silva Nayra Suze Souza e , Andrade Camila Rabelo , Haikal Desirée Sant’Ana , Pinho Lucineia de , Freire Rafael Silveira , Silva Rosângela Ramos Veloso , Brito Maria Fernanda Santos Figueiredo
Published: April 2024

Analisar a prevalência do aumento do consumo de cigarros durante a pandemia da COVID-19 entre professores e seus fatores associados. Estudo epidemiológico, transversal e analítico, do tipo websurvey, realizado com professores da educação básica pública de Minas Gerais de agosto a setembro de 2020 via formulário digital. A variável dependente foi aumento no consumo de cigarros durante a pandemia. Foi realizada Regressão de Poisson, com variância robusta. Participaram do estudo 810 professores fumantes. Durante a pandemia, 44,9% (n=364) aumentaram o consumo de cigarros. Entre os fumantes que aumentaram o consumo, houve maior prevalência entre os professores indiferentes (RP=1,09) e insatisfeitos (RP=1,08) com o trabalho docente, que tiveram problemas de sono (RP=1,06), que aumentaram o consumo de álcool (RP=1,13), que se sentiram triste ou deprimidos muitas vezes/sempre (RP=1,10) e entre os professores que não estavam praticando atividade física (RP=1,08). O aumento no consumo de tabaco entre professores fumantes durante a pandemia foi relacionado à insatisfação ou indiferença com o trabalho, problemas de sono, aumento do consumo de álcool, estar triste ou deprimido e não praticar atividade física.
Interpretação de enunciados sobre o ensino de/com cordel em um livro didático de língua portuguesa
Authors: Nascimento Genivaldo do , Lima Brenda Mércia do Nascimento , Pinho Carlos Eduardo Romeiro , Monteiro Maria de Fátima , Leite Vlader Nobre , Lacerda Lusineide Carmo Andrade de , Barros Isabela Barbosa do Rêgo
Published: April 2024

Esse estudo trata da interpretação de enunciados em livros didáticos sobre o ensino de/e com cordel, o qual tem se constituído como parte do discurso pedagógico nos últimos anos no Brasil. Analisa o apagamento, em livros didáticos, de elementos da Teoria da Enunciação que tratam da literatura de cordel. Esse trabalho demonstra que nesses materiais de apoio, geralmente, há uma negação do contexto de uso da língua e dos elementos da Enunciação, como a relação EU-TU e do tempo-espaço, apontados por Benveniste. Dessa forma, os livros didáticos descontroem, inclusive, o conceito de enunciado (um dito com contexto), pois apresentam em forma de frase os comandos do que os alunos (alocutários) devem fazer. Assim, o cordel é apresentado desvinculado     de sua historicidade. O embasamento teórico desse estudo teve o apoio da Teoria da Enunciação à luz dos estudos de Benveniste. Quanto à metodologia, esta pesquisa foi de cunho qualitativo e o método de análise, o descritivo- interpretativo. O corpus foi constituído por um livro didático de Língua Portuguesa. Os resultados desse estudo indicam a necessidade de mais investigação acerca do posicionamento do locutor como um etnógrafo estruturalista da língua em enunciados sobre o ensino de cordel na Educação Básica.
The Impact of the Sports Education Athletic Season on the Learning Motivation as Supporters of the Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Ginanjar Agi , Anggraeni Reni
Published: April 2024

Background: Physical education learning in Indonesia has had to switch to using the Kurikulum Merdeka which focuses more on students as the center of learning with project reports and project themes. Motivation is very important for students in following the learning process. Sport Education is a learning strategy that facilitates students and teachers with projects in the learning process and can increase student learning motivation.
Objectives: The aim of the research was to examine the influence of SE on learning motivation in MTs students.
Methods: The research method used in this research uses an experimental research method with a one-shot case study design. Participants in this research were 48 students at one of the MTs in Indramayu Regency. The instrument in this research used a student learning motivation questionnaire. The data analysis technique uses a one-sample t test.
Results: The results of this research obtained t count = 7.05 with Sig. 0.00 < 0.05, which means that there is an influence of SE on the learning motivation of MTs students.
Conclusion: This research concludes that there is an influence of SE on learning motivation in Junior High Schoolstudents.
Reconstruction of Climate and Environmental Evolution in the Northeastern Tibetan Plateau Since the Holocene Based on Aeolian Sediments
Authors: Zhang Qingchun , An Fuyuan , Xu Yifan , Si Lu
Published: April 2024

This study aims to elucidate the climatic and environmental evolution and its driving mechanisms in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau since the Holocene. Detailed analysis of the KSH profile, combined with Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating and the measurement of environmental indicators, including the mean grain size (Mz) and low-frequency magnetic susceptibility (χlf), reveals the characteristics of climatic and environmental changes in this region throughout the Holocene. Further, by comparing the environmental indicators from the KSH profile with summer solar insolation at 65°N, annual precipitation reconstructed from pollen data in Gonghai Lake sediments in Northern China, and the GISP2 δ18O variation curve from Greenland ice cores, this study categorizes the Holocene climatic and environmental evolution into three stages: a cold and dry early Holocene (11.7-8 ka), transitioning to a warm and humid mid-Holocene (8-4 ka), and returning to a cold and dry climate in the late Holocene (~4 ka to present). The findings indicate that the climatic changes in this area throughout the Holocene are consistent with global climatic trends, with variations in the intensity of the East Asian summer monsoon playing a key role in regional climatic evolution.
Konsekwencje rozbudowy dworca kolejowegow Otwocku dla kształtowania centrum miastaw odniesieniu do wybranych europejskichprzykładów
Authors: Sobierajska Izabela
Published: April 2024

Artykuł przedstawia obecne problemy zagospodarowania i funkcjonowania głównego centrum miejskiego w Otwocku, z uwzględnieniem centrotwórczego wpływu dworca kolejowego. Dla wskazania możliwości przekształceń tego zespołu, skali wnętrz urbanistycznych i zakresu obsługi komunikacyjnej przeanalizowano wybrane europejskie miasta o podobnej skali – Letchworth Garden City, Leuven i Houten. Artykuł zawiera ogólne sugestie proponowanych działań wzmacniających przede wszystkim znaczenie centrum miejskiego. Zawarto w nim wskazówki możliwych działań wzmacniających proces kształtowania się centrum.
Proekologiczne projektowanie inspirowane rozwiązaniami ze świata natury
Authors: Gastman Piotr
Published: April 2024

Przedmiotem artykułu jest przybliżenie idei biomimetyki w kontekście projektowania proekologicznego. Opisane zostały dwie koncepcje projektowe mające na uwadze kwestie klimatyczne i ekologiczne. Pierwsza z nich to idea „projektowania regeneracyjnego”, która jest rozszerzeniem projektowania zgodnego z zasadami zrównoważonego rozwoju. W tym celu opisana została koncepcja gospodarki obiegu zamkniętego na przykładzie idei „cradle to cradle”.Drugi to koncept „ekologii materiałowej” stworzony przez architektkę Neri Oxman. Stawia on za cel przekierowanie projektowania na drogę walki z kryzysem ekologicznym tak, by połączyć w jeden organizm to, co naturalne, stworzone przez naturę, z tym, co sztuczne, wytworzone przez człowieka
Post-War Reconstruction of Cities(Reconstruction of Baba Amr Neighbourhoodin the City of Homs, Syria)
Authors: Zin Eddin Mozahem
Published: April 2024

The research discusses the issue of reconstruction after wars. The paper presents theoretical ideas about reconstruction after wars, including but not limited to the impact of wars on the urban environment, the reconstruction strategies and trends in architecture after wars, the principles of reconstruction of the physical structure of buildings, and urban sustainability in post-war reconstruction operations. The concepts are illustrated through case studies of post-war city reconstruction experiences, such as the Baba Amr – Al Sultanyia – Gouber neighbourhood, which could constitute an introduction and a model for presenting a future vision of reconstructing destroyed areas in Syria.
Odporność i samowystarczalność zrównoważonego miasta – Data Centerjako element kształtowania infrastruktury krytycznej w procesie reurbanizacji
Authors: Grochulska-Salak Magdalena , Pękalska Monika , Wężyk Tomasz
Published: April 2024

Proces reurbanizacji miast współcześnie jest związany z kształtowaniem odporności miasta w kryzysie oraz realizacją nowoczesnych rozwiązań przestrzennych z poszanowaniem tożsamości miejsca i dorobku kultury. Rozpoznanie potencjalnych sytuacji kryzysowych stanowi przesłankę do projektowania hybrydowych rozwiązań w jednostkach urbanistycznych dla zaspokojenia potrzeb mieszkańców i zabezpieczenia na czas kryzysu. Przedmiotem badań jest kształtowanie zespołów zabudowy centrum gromadzenia i przetwarzania danych, tzw. Data center, i planowania w strukturze miasta jako element infrastruktury krytycznej w modelu Smart City. Zapewnienie dostępu do danych strategicznych i informacji oraz możliwość zapewnienia ciągłości w zarządzaniu danymi uznano za jeden z kluczowych elementów w kształtowaniu infrastruktury krytycznej terenów zurbanizowanych. Prezentowane są wytyczne dla kształtowania nowoczesnej jednostki urbanistycznej, program i struktura funkcjonalno-przestrzenna proponowana dla kształtowania odporności miasta w kontekście infrastruktury i lokalizowania Data CenCenter. Prezentowana jest waloryzacja i typologia elementów infrastruktury Smart City z wykorzystaniem nowoczesnych technologii i planowania przestrzennego.
Uso da Eleutherine Bulbosa no Tratamento de Anemia na Localidade de Rovene
Authors: Hilário Raúl Flávio , Nhar Beatina André
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho trata da Potencialidade Medicinal da Eleutherine bulbosa no Tratamento da Anemia. Foi realizado em duas fases, cuja primeira teve lugar no bairro 7 de Setembro no distrito de Massinga, tendo se usado a entrevista como técnica de recolha de informações (dados) a cerca do uso medicinal da Eleutherine bulbosa, e a interacção com a comunidade, entrevistando 29 pessoas, e dos entrevistados 28 pessoas que correspondem a 96.5% afirmaram que têm usado os bolbos da Eleutherine bulbosa para ferver e tomar o chá, com objectivo de tratar a anemia. E a segunda fase, foi a parte experimental, realizada no laboratório de Microbiologia e Bioquímica da Universidade Pedagógica Delegação de Maputo, com o objectivo de identificar os princípios activos presentes na Eleutherine bulbosa e relacionar os mesmos com a anemia. Realizadas as análises fitoquímicas, observaram-se a presença de Taninos, Flavonóides e Saponinas, e que segundo alguns autores, estas classes de metabólitos secundários ajudam no tratamento da anemia.
Ressignificações Educativas Frente às TIC
Authors: Souza Kátia Maria Mello de
Published: April 2024

As Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC) têm provocado profundas mudanças no contexto educacional, exigindo ressignificações nas práticas educativas. Essas transformações vão além da simples introdução de novas ferramentas tecnológicas, envolvendo uma redefinição dos papéis dos educadores e dos educandos, bem como uma revisão dos objetivos e métodos de ensino. Partindo desta contextualização, este estudo tem a meta de caracterizar o aporte das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC) para as práticas escolares, considerando o perfil do alunado da atualidade. Após as análises qualitativas empenhadas em estudos diversos, evidenciou-se que as TIC têm o potencial de ressignificar os objetivos da educação, que passa a ser mais centrada no desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades do século XXI, como a criatividade, o pensamento crítico, a colaboração e a resolução de problemas. Logo, as TIC permitem a criação de ambientes de aprendizagem mais dinâmicos e interativos, que estimulam o desenvolvimento dessas habilidades de forma mais eficaz.
Considerações sobre a Etnomatemática na Educação Básica
Authors: Christel Olívia Aparecida Gomes França
Published: April 2024

Este artigo busca apresentar reflexões sobre a importância da Etnomatemática na Educação Básica, destacando sua contribuição para uma educação mais inclusiva, contextualizada e significativa. Cabe esclarecer que a Etnomatemática é uma abordagem que reconhece e valoriza os saberes matemáticos presentes nas diferentes culturas e contextos sociais, promovendo a interculturalidade e o respeito à diversidade. Diante disso, esta pesquisa bibliográfica analisa pesquisas diversas com uma abordagem qualitativa a fim de trazer contribuições para o campo da Educação. Os resultados encontrados conduzem para a percepção de que a Etnomatemática é uma abordagem que pode contribuir significativamente para uma educação matemática mais inclusiva, contextualizada e emancipatória, promovendo o respeito à diversidade cultural e a valorização dos saberes matemáticos das diferentes comunidades e grupos sociais.
Study Abroad Programs and Student Stress: An Animal Science Curriculum Case Study
Authors: Lawrence Jayden , Barrowclough Michael , Lugar Drew
Published: April 2024

Study abroad programs increase a student’s exposure to different cultures, traditions, and ways of life. While the benefits of participating in a study abroad program have been well documented, barriers, such as language, culture, and environment, may present themselves to program participants. Participants are introduced to a variety of new experiences both prior to and while abroad, which have the potential to introduce additional stress on students, in conjunction with the stress more typically experienced during a ‘traditional’ college experience. This study aims to quantify student stress prior to and while studying abroad in relation to their demographics and life experiences. Over a 12-day period in December 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico, students participated in an Animal Science focused study abroad program. Psychological and physiological stress data were collected in conjunction with student demographic and background characteristics. Data analysis showed that participant’s perceived stress scores were higher prior to going abroad, than while abroad, and that a participant’s ethnicity was a predictor of perceived stress (P < 0.05). However, physiological stress was not impacted by study abroad or demographic information (P > 0.05).
University-industry relationship: A dual degree model in the light of the German Practice Integration Program
Authors: Canto Cleunisse Aparecida Rauen de Luca
Published: April 2024

To fill the gap between the teaching-learning process and the business world, academia-industry collaboration is a different strategy in developing innovative learning models. It is a model that allows for joint work, coordinating initiatives to mutually boost innovation, offer opportunities to go from concept to action, encourage entrepreneurship and improve hard and soft skills. In this sense, and aiming at learning based on cooperation, the present study addresses the collaboration between a Professional and Technological Education institution in Brazil and an industry in the metallurgy area that acted in co-creation for the implementation of a higher technology course, following the assumptions highlighted in the conceptual framework for representing knowledge about the dual degree model. The article describes cooperative education and its goals, objectives, and benefits, as well as presents the application of the capabilities define and implement gifts of the proposed dual degree model.
Preparation and characterization of nanocapsules containing 2-nitrate and 1,3-diisobutoxypropane (NDIBP) nanocapsules and NDIBP/cyclodextrin inclusion complexes
Authors: Arruda Ray Ravilly Alves , Vasconcelos Ulrich , Travassos Rafael de Almeida , Bonifácio Tarcísio Tárcio Corrêa , Braga Valdir de Andrade , Kretzschmar Elisângela Afonso de Moura
Published: April 2024

2-nitrate-1,3-diisobutoxypropane (NDIBP) is a synthetic organic nitrate derived from glycerin, with low solubility in water. The objective of this work was to prepare and characterize inclusion complexes and nanocapsules with NDIBP. The inclusion complexes were prepared by lyophilization and the nanocapsules by the preformed polymer interfacial deposition method. The solubility isotherms determined for NDIBP showed Al-type profiles (K1:1 = 33.0 M-1). The formation of the inclusion complex provided a 12.5-fold increase in the solubility of NDIBP. The inclusion complexes showed changes in crystal structure and stability up to 150 days at 4ºC. The nanocapsules measured diameters between 100 and 300 nm, and exhibited polydispersion index below 0.2, and zeta potential < -30 mV. In addition, the nanosystems studied showed fungicidal and vasorelaxant activity of the mesenteric artery, thus showing that the nanotechnological strategies employed are promising in increasing desirable characteristics to the NDIPB.
Mekke’nin Ticarî Bir Merkeze Dönüşmesinde Bizans-Sasanî Mücadelesinin Rolü
Authors: Çelebi Furkan
Published: April 2024

Mekke, çöl ikliminin hâkim olduğu bir şehir olmasına rağmen içinde zengin, elit bir tüccar sınıfının ortaya çıkmasına imkân sağlamıştır. Kur’ân’ı Kerîm’in muhataplarına yönelik pek çok mesajını ticarî terimlerle ifade etmesi, ticaretin o dönem için Mekke halkı nezdinde sahip olduğu konumu göstermesi açısından önemlidir. Ne var ki tarıma elverişli olmayan, sıcak ve kurak bir bölgede bulunan Mekke’nin bu ticarî konumunu nasıl kazandığı izaha muhtaçtır. Mekke’nin ticarî bir merkeze dönüşme sürecine katkıda bulunan pek çok etken bulunmaktadır. Yerel, bölgesel ve milletlerarası düzeyde meydana gelen pek çok hâdise, Mekke’nin milâdî 6. asırdan sonra ticaretini ilerletmesine ve Arabistan’ın en önemli ticaret merkezlerinden birisi haline gelmesine katkıda bulunmuştur.
Bu çalışma, Mekke’nin ticarî yükselişine katkıda bulunan en önemli sebeplerden birisi olarak Bizans- Sâsânî mücadelesini ve bu mücadelenin Mekke ticareti ile irtibatını ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. İpek Yolu ile Baharat Yolu, kadim dünyanın ana ticaret rotalarını meydana getirmekteydi. Bizans’ın ihtiyaç duyduğu ve uğrunda servetler harcadığı kıymetli doğu ürünleri, bu yollar üzerinden Bizans pazarlarına ulaştırılmaktaydı. Ne var ki her iki yolun da Sâsânîlerin topraklarından geçmesi, savaş zamanlarında Bizanslıların söz konusu ürünlere ulaşımını zorlaştırmaktaydı. Bu durum, Bizanslıları alternatif yollar aramaya sevk etmiştir. Milâdî 502 senesinde patlak veren Bizans- Sâsânî mücadelesi, Bizanslıların alternatif yol arayışına girdikleri dönemi de ifade eder. Alternatif yollar arasında ön plana çıkan Kızıldeniz Yolu’nun çeşitli sebeplerle istenen düzeyde kullanılamaması, Arabistan içinden geçen Batı Arabistan Sahil Yolu’nu önemli bir rota haline getirmiştir. Savaşın uzantısı olarak kuzey ve güney Arabistan’da hüküm süren Arap devletlerinin bu dönemde zayıflamaya başlaması, söz konusu yol üzerindeki ticarî aktiviteyi sürdürecek yeni bir aktör ihtiyacını beraberinde getirmiştir. Kureyş Kabilesi, böyle bir ortamda yeni bir ticarî aktör olarak tarih sahnesindeki yerini almıştır.
Impact of NPK Fertiliser and Rehabilitation on Oil Palm in West Kalimantan
Authors: Chiu S B , Siow Aloysius
Published: April 2024

An NPK factorial fertiliser trial on oil palm planted on Bungor series soil in West Kalimantan indicates that there is good response to NPK fertilisers. The zero NPK fertiliser plot yielded 15.7 tonnes per hectare per year averaged over six years, 64 per cent of the 24.6 tonnes of the highest yielding treatment. The best treatments were N1P1K1 for normal well-grown palms and N2P1K2 for neglected palms. Phosphate (P) was necessary for good response to nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) fertilisers – N2P0K2 treatment lagged behind N1P1K1 treatment by 14 per cent. Palms in the interior of fields that were semi-neglected and neglected could only recover to 86 and 74 per cent of the yield of normal palms due to long-term setback. This dragged down the yield of rehabilitated field (with equal ratio of normal, semi-neglected and neglected palms) to 87 per cent of a normal field. Keywords: Bungor series soil, West Kalimantan, fertilisers, oil palm
A very Noxious Weed in Oil Palm Plantations - Rottboellia cochinchinensis
Authors: Chee Yan Kuan
Published: April 2024

Rottboellia cochinchinensis is a noxious weed in the first five to six years of planting, under open conditions in the interrows and around the palm circles. It affects agronomic operations like manuring, spraying, pest and disease control and harvesting. This results in lower oil palm yield. The botany, distribution and biology of R. cochinchinensis are described. For the long term control of R. cochinchinensis, an integrated weed management using herbicides, legume covers and soft grasses is recommended. Keywords: R. cochinchinensis, noxious weed, integrated weed management.
Potentialities of the Oil Palm Industry in Cameroon
Authors: Bakoume C , Abdullah Mahbob
Published: April 2024

Cameroon belongs to the Central African region where the oil palm is an endemic species. Since 1913 the country was exporting palm oil and palm kernels through the exploitation of natural groves by the local populations. The development of the oil palm industry is still low: about 100 000 ha planted over 25 million ha of the oil palm distribution area. The oil palm sector is represented by five industrial plantations and numerous smallholders. Industrial plantations seem not to be ready to extend their areas out of their actual concessions and often they do not replant old palms which are over 25 years old. The hope to plant more and increase the palm oil production rests with smallholders who are highly motivated and are found all over the national oil palm distribution area. The availability of lands, the diversity of climates , the keen interest of locals to increase national palm oil production are determining factors for future good performance of the sector provided that good quality planting material is available. Technical assistance is needed by the smallholders for good crop management aimed at increasing yields, improving quality and maintaining low production costs. Replacement of old palm oil mills by industrial plantations and construction of palm oil mills for smallholders’ groups are prerequisites to the improvement of national palm oil production. The market for palm oil and palm kernel oil exists locally and in the central African sub-region. Keywords: Oil palm, industrial plantations, smallholdings, technical assistance, palm oil mill.
"Өөртөө энэрэнгүй хандах байдлыг хэмжих" асуулгын психометрик чанарыг судалсан нь
Authors: Идэрбат Анужин , Хажидмаа Отгонбаатар , Бишхорлоо Болдсүрэн , Лхамсүрэн Зүчи
Published: April 2024

Self-compassion is the individual's ability to accept their own mistakes with compassion, understanding that the difficult situation they are going through can happen to other people. In 2003, Kristin Neff developed the 'Self-Compassion Scale' with 26 questions. Subsequently, a shorter 12-question version was developed by Raes and colleagues in 2010. Later, adaptation studies have been conducted in several countries. To identify relevant studies, a literature review was conducted in the research libraries of the National University of Mongolia and the University of Education of Mongolia. However, no related studies were found. Therefore, this study aims to investigate Psychometric Properties of the Self-Compassion Scale. The research method was translated using the committee approach suggested by Van de Vijver, while the content validity was assessed through the expert review method proposed by Valmi et al. The requirements for face validity were met criteria based on the data of 20 tenth-grader students, therefore data was collected from 343 high school students. Exploratory factor analysis on the data of 312 students resulted in 3 factors. However, when confirmatory factor analysis was performed on the same data, the 3-factor model exhibited good fit values.
Characterization and Assessment of Genetic Divergence in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors: Singh Shivendra Pratap , Chand Pooran , Dikshit Shweta , Singh Anjali , Singh Vishal , Tiwari Ankaj , Singh Dharm Veer
Published: April 2024

The present investigation entitled “Characterization and Assessment of Genetic Divergence in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)” involving forty four genotypes was aim to study the genetic divergence analysis. The traits under study were days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, plant height, number of productive tillers per plant, spike length, total number of spikelets per spike, number of grains per spike, biological yield per plant, grain yield per plant, harvest index, 1000 seed weight and protein content. The maximum inter cluster D2 value observed between cluster I and VI followed by cluster II and III, cluster III and VI, cluster II and V, cluster IV and V, cluster II and VI, cluster II and IV, cluster IV and VI, cluster III and IV, cluster V and VI, cluster I and IV, cluster I and II, cluster III and V, cluster I and III and lowest was recorded between cluster I and V. The plant height contributed maximum divergence followed by number of grains per spike, harvest index, days to 50% flowering, 1000 seed weight, grain yield per plant, days to maturity, spikelets per spike, productive tillers per plant, protein content and spike length can be used for selecting parents from distinctly placed clusters to obtain high heterotic effects and transgressive segregants.
ASSOCIAÇÃO DAS VARIÁVEIS DE SAÚDE NA MORTALIDADE POR TODAS AS CAUSAS EM PACIENTES EM HEMODIÁLISE
Authors: Dutra Thais Severo , Krug Moane Marchesan , Moreira Paulo Ricardo , Krug Rodrigo de Rosso
Published: April 2024

O presente teve como objetivo associar o perfil de saúde física, cognitiva e comportamental com a mortalidade de pacientes em hemodiálise. Estudo quantitativo, descritivo e retrospectivo com pacientes renais crônicos em hemodiálise. A coleta dos dados valeu-se das seguintes variáveis: aptidão cardiorrespiratória, resistência de membros superiores e inferiores, força de preensão manual, função cognitiva, fragilidade, incapacidade, depressão, qualidade de vida e número de passos diários. Para relacionar as variáveis foi utilizado o teste de Qui-quadrado de Pearson e Exato de Fisher. Participaram 87 pacientes com média de idade de 59,79±15,75 anos e 50,31±44,18 meses de tratamento. O percentual de mortalidade entre os pacientes foi de 25,3%, a qual se associou significativamente a resistência de membros inferiores (p=0,009), a força de preensão manual (p=0,030), ao nível de atividade física (p=0,037), a aptidão cardiorrespiratória (p=0,050), as atividades básicas (p=0,012) e instrumentais de vida diária (p=0,050) e a fragilidade (p=0,046). Conclui-se que as más condições de saúde referentes às variáveis de resistência de membros inferiores, força de preensão manual, nível de atividade física, aptidão cardiorrespiratória, incapacidades e fragilidade podem influenciar na mortalidade, mostrando que pacientes com piores condições físicas e comportamentais tendem a ir a óbito.
Systematic Adaptation of the JOBS Program for Use with Adults with Visual Impairments
Authors: Cmar Jennifer L. , Antonelli Karla
Published: April 2024

Introduction

The purpose of this study was to use a systematic process to adapt the JOBS program, an evidence-based job search intervention, for use with unemployed adults with visual impairments and implementation via videoconferencing.

Method

The Planned Adaptation approach, an established framework for adapting evidence-based practices, guided the adaptations. The four-step Planned Adaptation process consists of examining the program’s theory of change, identifying population differences, adapting the program content, and adapting the evaluation strategy.

Results

The original JOBS program has five key components, two critical causal mechanisms, and several potential moderators. Differences between the original and new target populations include needs, experiences, and employment barriers. Adaptations include activity changes, new processes to enhance outcomes, and changes to the implementation procedures. The evaluation plan for the adapted program includes a pilot study to test the updated activities, processes, and procedures, and it is followed by an efficacy study to assess outcomes.

Discussion

The JOBS program was a strong candidate for systematic adaptation due to its theoretical foundation, thorough documentation, and established active ingredients. Stakeholder input increased the relevance and feasibility of the adaptations. Future research is needed to evaluate the adapted program and its outcomes.

Application for Practitioners

After the completion of the evaluation plan, the new JOBS adaptation will be available for practitioners to use with adults with visual impairments. Practitioners may find the Planned Adaptation approach useful for adapting other programs to better meet the needs of the populations they serve.
A MIXED-METHODS STUDY ON THE ROLE OF FEEDBACK IN AN INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE TEAM
Authors: Dalo Sara , Sibbald Shannon
Published: April 2024

Through their diverse composition and perspectives, interprofessional teams are able to deal with complex healthcare demands; however, effective collaboration remains a challenge. Feedback has been identified as a promising strategy by which to support effective team functioning through adjusting practice. To better understand the factors that optimize the impact of feedback on collaborative practice, a mixed-methods instrumental case study was conducted among an interprofessional primary healthcare team. Data were collected from 22 semi-structured interviews and participant observations of 26 team members during team meetings and individual activities. Through the lens of delivery, specificity, source, and timing, a constant comparison method was used to analyze transcripts and field notes. This study identified 33 themes influencing feedback acceptance or rejection while working toward shared goals. Also, 32 feedback characteristics emerged across these themes. The results provide insights into effective feedback strategies, thereby helping to yield the desired outcomes of successful interprofessional teamwork.
Cercetari privind cresterea economica si dezvoltarea afacerilor in contextul digitalizarii
Authors: Androniceanu-Niculescu Ane-Mari
Published: April 2024

Cercetarile au fost realizate cu un instrumentar metodologic diversificat, selectat din mai multe domenii: economie, statistica, econometrie si inteligenta artificiala. Principalele metode si soft-uri de cercetare folosite au fost: Principal Component Analysis (Analiza in Componente Principale), Canonical Correlation Analysis (Analiza Corelatiilor Canonice), IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Statistics 25TM (SPSS – Programul Statistic pentru Stiintele Sociale), Deep Learning Method, (Metoda Invatarii Profunde), Autoregressive Distributed Lag Modele (Modelele Autoregresive Distribuite), alte metode de analiza si predictie. In cadrul procesului de cercetare au fost antrenate retele neuronale combinate cu analiza componentelor principale pentru a determina un nou indice, denumit indicele economiei si societatii digitale pentru fiecare dintre cele 27 state din Uniunea Europeana. Lucrarea se adreseaza atat cercetatorilor din domenii diferite (economic, mediu, dezvoltare durabila, inteligenta artificiala, etc) cat si reprezentantilor interesati din mediul de business, care constientizeaza importanta cunoasterii si predictiilor in contextul cresterii si dezvoltarii sectorului afacerilor inteligente durabile si sustenabile intr-un mediu global din ce in mai digitalizat si mai complex.
Importanta psihopedagogiei crestine in educatia religioasa a tinerilor. Abordare interconfesionala
Authors: Ghiuta Stefan Adrian
Published: April 2024

Prezenta teza de doctorat isi propune, cu precadere, analiza dialogului interconfesional si interdisciplinar (teologie‑psihopedagogie, credinta‑stiinta, cunoastere-stiinta, traditii‑dialog, cunoastere‑misiune) cu accent pus, asa cum se poate observa din titlu, asupra dezvoltarii personalitatii copilului si adolescentului in conditiile actuale ale evolutiei psihologiei si a psihopedagogiei contemporane. Cand Mantuitorul Hristos le spune ucenicilor sa lase copii sa se indrepte spre El (Mt. 19,14) se refera tocmai la aceasta initiere in minunata lumea a credintei, la adevarata pedagogie care intoarce fiinta spre izvorul existentei care este Dumnezeu. Psihopedagogia, chiar si psihopedagogia speciala, in ciuda sistemului lor foarte riguros structurat, au nevoie de finalitatile cu care opereaza teologia ecumenica, au nevoie de o aprofundare a originii divine a omului si a sensului existentei – mantuirea sau intoarcerea la Dumnezeu si de dialogul asezat pe temelia corectitudinii si a egalitatii principiale dintre interlocutori, chiar si atunci cand acest dialog este realizat intre doua domenii care par ca se exclud (stiinta si religia).
Repere metodologice in organizarea practicii pedagogice. Instrumente de lucru pentru studentii facultatii de arte. Pedagogia artelor plastice si decorative
Authors: Dinca Doinita Venera
Published: April 2024

Lucrarea pe care o prezentam, sugestiv intitulata ”Repere metodologice in organizarea practicii pedagogice”, reprezinta o incercare de a-i familiariza pe studentii practicanti de la Facultatea de Arte cu aspectele cele mai relevante ale profesiei didactice; de aceea facem referire la o serie de variabile care sunt esentiale in structura generala a procesului de instruire-invatare si care contribuie decisiv la formarea competentelor didactice: obiective educationale, continuturi ale instruirii, metode de invatamant, cerinte ale proiectarii didactice. De asemenea, lucrarea prezinta o serie de instrumente cu menirea de a demonstra ca activitatea didactica nu se desfasoara la intamplare, ci pe baza unor documente care o normeaza si o reglementeaza si anume: planuri de invatamant, programe scolare, planificari calendaristice, proiecte de lectie, fise de evaluare etc., toate acestea facilitand desfasurarea activitatii didactice si obtinerea unor rezultate bune in activitatea de invatare a elevilor.
Isihie si filantropie in viata Bisericii Ortodoxe
Authors: Cotan Constantin Claudiu
Published: April 2024

Pe Dumnezeu il cunoastem prin rugaciune. In vremea rugaciunii Ii simtim mangaierea si divina Sa atingere care ne incalzeste sufletul si ne umple de adevarata bucurie a vietii. Rugaciunea o rostim in toata vremea, in linistea chiliei si a bisericii, in timpul muncii noastre, in vremea slujirii aproapelui, a celui sarac si neputincios sau a celui aflat pe pat de suferinta, dornic sa auda numele cel dulce al Mantuitorului Hristos, iubitorul de oameni. Adevarata jertfa este urmarea chemarii Lui Hristos, daruirea vietii noastre si iubirea creatiei Lui Dumnezeu. Cel care il iubeste pe Hristos si il slujeste pe aproapele sau calatoreste in viata impreuna cu Dumnezeu.
Retroactive Assignment Of DOIs To Previously Published Articles In Limb Preservation Journal
Authors: Corks Ian
Published: April 2024

A DOI, or Digital Object Identifier, is a string of numbers, letters and symbols used to uniquely identify an article or document, and to provide it with a permanent web address (URL).1 They are used to provide current information, including where the content (or information about it} can be found on the Internet. With Volume 4 Issue 1, Limb Preservation Journal began issuing DOI numbers to published clinical articles. At the request of several authors and to help make the content of published articles more easily citable, DOI numbers have been retroactively assigned to all qualifying content previously published in the journal.
Diabetes And Preventable Complications: Impact On The Health-care System And The Associated Economic Burden Beyond Direct Health-care Costs
Authors: Alleyne Joel S. , Zvorygina Tetiana
Published: April 2024

Diabetic foot ulcers represent a prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus, imposing a substantial clinical and economic burden on the global health-care system.1 The enormous economic toll of diabetes continues to burden society through direct medical and indirect costs. By directing research efforts appropriately, we can make significant strides in preventing diabetic foot complications, improving patient outcomes, and reducing the overall burden on health-care systems and individuals.
long shot?
Authors: Jaffe-Schagen Judy
Published: April 2024

In this article I consider how football supporter organisations could be the place to start thinking about how to address tension between commemorators of the Shoah (Holocaust) and commemorators of the transatlantic slavery past, in the Netherlands.
Solidarity and volunteering in cultural heritage
Authors: Senra Hermana Miguel
Published: April 2024

The following contribution reflects upon the understanding of the act of solidarity in relation to heritage volunteering projects and emerging professionals. I will mostly draw upon my own experience as a volunteer in various projects, but I will also present some of the testimonies, experiences, and thoughts on the topic from other volunteer colleagues that participated in the projects with me in the projects of European Solidarity Corps and Servizio Civile Universale.
Navigating identities and building support community through art
Authors: Stiti Khaoula
Published: April 2024

In this paper, I embark on a personal journey as an African woman and migrant researcher residing in Brussels, delving into the intersection of identity, academia, and solidarity. Beyond traditional academic confines, I navigate intricate power dynamics and uncover the significance of community and art. I acknowledge the challenges African researchers face in global academia, emphasising the need for solidarity and support within the academic community. Reflecting on my experiences as a researcher affiliated with an engineering institution, I discuss the reluctance in the engineering community to embrace decolonial methodologies and the tension between traditional academic expectations and unconventional approaches. Additionally, I delve into my identity as an African woman and migrant, highlighting challenges faced both in Tunisia and Brussels. This paper underscores the vital role of art and creative expression in fostering solidarity amongst marginalised communities and concludes by emphasising the importance of working from the margins to challenge power imbalances in academia and society.
You need our eyes to see us
Authors: Gordillo Martorell Jose Antonio
Published: April 2024

Solidarity is a multifaceted concept often influenced by personal narratives and culturalcontexts. In some cases, it can be distorted by superficial displays, as seen in ‘solidarity-washing’prevalent in various sectors. Breaking free from this cycle necessitates a fresh perspective. Museumsand children offer a unique avenue. A pilot initiative, conducted by the Museum of Communicationof Bern in collaboration with Cultural Inquiry, reveals that the minds of children, and in particular thosefrom migrant backgrounds, can offer genuine insights into authentic solidarity. Through the innovative‘Children’s Board’ methodology, children’s unfiltered thoughts and actions illuminate a path toward asincerity-based, children-centric approach to solidarity, emphasizing radical vulnerability and genuinecare.