bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Kompetensi Profesional Guru terhadap Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran IPAS Kelas V SDK St. Yoseph 4 Naikoten Kupang
Authors: Boka Lusia Kali , Mbuik Heryon Bernard , Tanggur Femberianus Sunario , Nahak Kristina E. Noya
Published: July 2024

Seorang guru yang profesional memerlukan kombinasi keterampilan dan keahlian tertentu di bidang pendidikan yang disebut kompetensi profesional guru. Hasil yang dicapai pada akhir proses pembelajaran disebut prestasi belajar.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara prestasi belajar siswa dengan kompetensi profesional guru pada mata pelajaran IPAS Kelas V SDK St. Yoseph 4 Naikoten-Kupang. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu uji normalitas, uji homogenitas dan uji test. Berdasarkan hasil pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata kelas eksperimen sebesar 81,83 dan nilai rata-rata kelas kontrol sebesar 77,67. Penelitian mengungkapkan adanya hubungan antara kuatnya prestasi belajar siswa kelas V SDK St. Yoseph 4 Naikoten-Kupang dengan kompetensi profesional gurunya.
Maintaining Delivery of Evidence-Based Interventions to Reduce Under-5 Mortality During COVID-19 in Rwanda: Lessons Learned through Implementation Research
Authors: Amberbir Alemayehu , Sayinzoga Felix , Mathewos Kedest , Ntawukuriryayo Jovial Thomas , VanderZanden Amelia , Hirschhorn Lisa R , Binagwaho Agnes
Published: July 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in drops in access to and availability of a number of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) known to reduce under-5 mortality (U5M) across a wide range of countries, including Rwanda. We aimed to understand the strategies and contextual factors associated with preventing or mitigating drops nationally and subnationally, and the extent to which previous efforts to reduce U5M supported the maintenance of healthcare delivery. Methods: We used a convergent mixed methods implementation science approach, guided by hybrid implementation research and resiliency frameworks. We triangulated data from three sources: desk review of available documents, existing routine data from the health management information system, and key informant interviews (KIIs). We analyzed quantitative data through scatter plots using interrupted time series analysis to describe changes in EBI access, uptake, and delivery. We used a Poisson regression model to estimate the impact of COVID-19 on health management information system indicators, adjusting for seasonality. We used thematic analysis of coded interviews to identify emerging patterns and themes. Results: We found moderate 4% (IRR = 0.96; 95%CI: 0.93, 1.00) and 5% (IRR = 0.95; 95%CI: 0.92, 0.99) drops in pentavalent and rotavirus 2 doses vaccines administered, respectively. Nationally, there was a 5% drop in facility-based delivery (IRR = 0.95; 95%CI: 0.92, 0.99). Lockdown and movement restrictions and community and health-worker fear of COVID-19 were barriers to service delivery early in the pandemic. Key implementation strategies to prevent or respond to EBI drops included leveraging community-based healthcare delivery, data use for decision-making, mentorship and supervision, and use of digital platform. Conclusions: While Rwanda had drops in some EBIs early in the pandemic, especially during the initial lockdown, this was rapidly identified, and response implemented. The resiliency of the health system was associated with the Rwandan health system’s ability to learn and adapt, encouraging a flexible response to fit the situation.
La intervención educativa como medio de formación profesional docente
Authors: González de Salceda Ramírez Erika ,   Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Unidad 151. Toluca, México., Quintana Colín Rubén , Alcántara Vargas María Elena ,   Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Unidad 151. Toluca, México.,   Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Unidad 151. Toluca, México.
Published: July 2024

El objetivo principal de este artículo es identificar las implicaciones de la intervención educativa como medio de formación profesional del docente. Se persigue también, analizar el proceso autoformativo y heteroformativo del docente que investiga e interviene; así como los retos y desafíos que presenta ante la complejidad del fenómeno educativo. El texto empieza por conceptualizar a la intervención educativa como acción con carácter teleológico, en un proceso de autoeducación y heteroeducación, y la presencia del agente educador-educando. Enseguida, se relaciona la intervención y la investigación como procesos que forman al educador y educando, propósito que deben cubrir los programas de posgrados profesionalizantes. La propuesta más importante es plantear ocho implicaciones en la intervención educativa: a) conciencia sobre la acción como agente educador (heteroeducación) y educando (autoeducación); b) documentación de la experiencia para autoeducarse; c) orden y organización; d) conocimiento de las metodologías básicas de la investigación e intervención educativa; e) perfeccionamiento de las condiciones de los demás; f) dominio disciplinar donde se desea impactar, y g) trabajo colaborativo e interdisciplinario. Lo anterior lleva a concluir que la intervención educativa es una acción formativa, cuyo sujeto que investiga e interviene se transforma en agente de su propia preparación y es consciente de la educación del otro; aunado a señalar la complejidad del fenómeno educativo. Son líneas de estudio que deben considerarse en los procesos de formación en los posgrados profesionalizantes.
Neues von MitarbeiterInnen des Literaturblatts
Authors: Ferchl Irene
Published: July 2024

Michael Bienert, Stille Winkel in Berlin. Ellert & Richter Verlag, Hamburg 2008. 128 Seiten, 12,95 Euro
Sandra Hoffmann, Liebesgut. Roman. C.H. Beck, München 2008. 192 Seiten, 17,90 Euro
Jean Giraudoux, Doppelmemoiren. Aus dem Französischen, mit einem Vorwort und Anmerkungen von Joachim Kalka. Berenberg, Berlin 2008. 120 Seiten, 19 Euro
Gunther Nickel (Hrsg.), Daniel Kehlmanns „Die Vermessung der Welt“. Materialien, Dokumente, Interpretationen. Rowohlt TB, Reinbek bei Hamburg. 220 Seiten, 8,95 Euro
Angelika Overath / Manfred Koch, Hunde mitzubringen erlaubt. Ein literarischer Salon. List Verlag, Berlin 2008. 287 Seiten, 16 Euro
Heinrich Steinfest, Gebrauchsanweisung für Österreich. Piper, München / Zürich 2008. 179 Seiten, 12,90 Euro
Sibylle Thelen, Istanbul – Stadt unter Strom. Gesichter der neuen Türkei. Mit einem Vorwort von Feridun Zaimoglu. Herder, Freiburg i.Br. 2008. 192 Seiten, 14,90 Euro
Sommerfrischler, Weltenbummler
Authors: Ferchl Irene
Published: July 2024

Hans Siemsen, Nein – langsam! Langsam! Gesammelte Erlebnisse. Feuilletons. Hrsg. und mit einem Nachwort von Dieter Sudhoff.Verlag Das Arsenal, Berlin 2008. 167 Seiten, 16,80 Euro
Victoria Wolff, Die Welt ist blau. Ein Sommer-Roman aus Ascona. Hrsg. und mit einem Nachwort von Anke Heimberg. Aviva Verlag, Berlin 2008. 223 Seiten, 18 Euro
Pasquito del Bosco, O sole mio. Die Geschichte des berühmtesten Lieds der Welt. Übersetzt von Dieter Richter. Salto 150, WagenbachVerlag, Berlin 2008. 141 Seiten, 15,90 Euro
Sieglinde Geisel, Irrfahrer und Weltenbummler. Wie das Reisen uns verändert. Verlag Wolf Jobst Siedler jr., Berlin 2008. 246 Seiten, 19,90 Euro
Modelling the frequency of loanwords in different semantic fields in core vocabularies (based on WOLD data)
Authors: Kelih Emmerich
Published: July 2024

The present paper focuses on the statistical modelling of loanword frequencies in different semantic fields of ten selected languages of the world. The main question addressed in this paper is whether the occurrence of loanwords in different semantic fields (data are from the WOLD project) can be modelled by a (simple) power model or not. Within the framework of synergetic linguistics, the basic idea is that the transfer and integration of loanwords is a statistically well-regulated process. In the absence of deductively found models (theoretically, also a birth-and-death process could be a suitable starting point), the proposed modelling aims to shed some new light on the underlying statistical tendencies in linguistic borrowing.
A Comparative Study of Mental Health, Body Composition, and Physical Activity in American vs Romanian College Students After COVID-19 Lockdown
Authors: Caciula Manuela , Torres Luis , Tomoioaga Simion
Published: July 2024

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic and its lockdown restrictions forced college students to spend less time on campuses and more time indoors at home, increasing their sedentary behaviors. We aimed to better understand trends among assumed decreased physical activity levels, increased mental health symptoms, and increased poor nutritional habits. The results will serve healthcare clinicians in developing targeted interventions for improving overall health in college students.
Methods: American college students (n = 90) and Romanian college students (n = 85) were assessed for current self-reported levels of physical activity, mental health symptoms, and body composition values in the post-COVID-19 lockdown era.
Results: All participants (N =185; 100 females) reported being highly active (82.3%) and experiencing a current level of heightened depressive and anxious symptomatology (58.2%). Differences were seen between the measured body fat percentages (BF) and skeletal muscle masses (SKMM) of the American (BF: males 26.66 12.24%, females 32.88  10.13%) and Romanian (BF: males 11.76  6.68%, females 18.07  9.30%) college students. Despite these differences, all participants collectively displayed a positive relationship between depressive and anxious symptomatology and BF (R = 0.23; p = 0.0018) and a negative relationship between depressive and anxious symptomatology and SKMM  (R = - 0.15; p = 0.04).
Conclusions: Although cultural differences may help to explain the found differences among body fat percentages and skeletal muscle masses, both groups of college students did similarly struggle with symptoms of depression and anxiety. The post-lockdown coping mechanisms embraced by both groups of college students have not been fully effective in improving their mental health.
Étude des facteurs de risque d’exposition au VIH chez les adolescents et adultes en milieu rural dans le district sanitaire de Kolokani, deuxième région du Mali
Authors: Traoré AM AM , Al Et
Published: July 2024

Introduction : Notre objectif principal était d’étudier les risques d'exposition au VIH chez les adolescents et les jeunes à Kolokani dans la 2e région du Mali. Matériel et méthodes : Il s’agit d’une étude transversale menée d’avril à septembre 2022. Les adolescents et les jeunes âgés de 14 à 25 ans habitant Kolokani et consentant ont été inclus. Les variables sociodémographiques, les habitudes/modes de vie et les pratiques de sexualité ont été étudiées. Résultats : Sur 140 inclus, 56,4% étaient de sexe masculin (sex-ratio = 1,3), non scolarisés (30%) et avec des niveaux d’étude secondaire (60,7%). La majorité (62,1%.) était célibataire. Lors des rapports sexuels, 39,3% n’utilisaient pas de préservatif et 22,1% avaient des rapports sexuels avec une partenaire occasionnelle. Le multi partenariat a été rapporté par 18,6% et 26,4% ont pratiqué le sexe rémunéré. Les rapports étaient anaux dans 7,9% des cas. Certains mariés (22,9%) avaient des rapports sexuels extraconjugaux non protégés. Le sexe a été pratiqué dans un état d’ivresse alcoolique par 11,4%. Les IST ont été déclarées par 27,1%. Le score du risque d’exposition au VIH était élevé (13,57%) et extrêmement élevé (5,71%). Il y’avait un lien statistiquement significatif entre le risque élevé de contamination au VIH et l’âge > 20 ans (p=0,401), le sexe masculin (p=0,03), la tranche d’âge 22-25 ans (p=0,041) et le statut célibataire (p=0,041). Conclusion : Le niveau d’exposition du VIH chez les jeunes et les adolescents reste élevé dans cette localité. Une stratégie adaptée à la cible et au contexte local doit être mise en oeuvre pour réduire cette exposition.
Fetal head-to-perineum distance as a predictor of successful vaginal delivery: a secondary analysis of intrapartum ultrasound data
Authors: Horst Wagner , Valle Juliana Barros do , Godoy Eduardo Duarte Pinto , Silva Jean
Published: July 2024

Purpose: The primary aim of this secondary analysis is to assess the clinical utility of intrapartum ultrasound measurements of the fetal head-to-perineum distance (HPD) as a predictor for successful vaginal delivery.Methods: This secondary analysis was conducted on a cross-sectional study involving 33 pregnant women admitted for labor. HPD was measured using intrapartum ultrasound by certified sonographers. Additional variables such as age, BMI, and gestational age were also considered. Results: Our findings reveal a significant relationship between HPD and the occurrence of vaginal delivery. The odds ratio was calculated as 0.60 (95% Confidence Interval: 0.42-0.88), remaining significant after adjusting for other variables.Conclusion: In this secondary analysis, HPD measurements via intrapartum ultrasound were found to effectively predict the likelihood of vaginal delivery. This method offers a streamlined approach for labor management without sacrificing predictive accuracy.
Viability and agronomic efficiency of using Bacillus licheniformis to complement nitrogen fertilization and pre-treatment and storage of mayze seeds
Authors: Bandeira Willyan Júnior Adorian , Carvalho Ivan Ricardo , Sangiovo Jaqueline Piesanti , Pradebon Leonardo Cesar , Watanabe Luís Fernando Maranho , Meireles Lays Garcia
Published: July 2024

The objective of the study was to evaluate the agronomic efficiency and viability of using the bacteria Bacillus licheniformis to complement nitrogen fertilization in top dressing and in the pre-treatment and storage of maze seeds. The study was conducted in the municipalities of Candói- PR and Lapa-PR (phase 1) and in the municipalities of Serranópolis do Iguaçu–PR and São Miguel do Iguaçu (phase 2). Inoculation with Bacillus licheniformis presents agronomic efficiency similar to nitrogen control and inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense during the harvest period. Inoculation with Bacillus licheniformis 90 days before sowing is capable of reducing the application of N-fertilizer by 25% without compromising the yield of maze grains in the second harvest period.
Collagen extraction and physicochemical characterization of animal by-products
Authors: Pantoja de Jesus Rherysonn , Mendonça Kluczkovski Ariane , José Inhamus Antonio , Souza Tatiane Pereira de
Published: July 2024

Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in animals, being the main component of the skin, and can be researched and utilized by the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, and packaging industries. The present study investigates the extraction and quantification of collagen from three different animal sources: beef mocotó, chicken feet, and tambaqui swim bladder. Using the method of extraction in soluble acid solution (acetic acid) and precipitation in sodium chloride saline solution, collagen yields and their physicochemical properties were determined. The results revealed that the tambaqui swim bladder, especially the outer layer, presented the highest yield (39.97%), followed by chicken feet (3.49%) and bovine mocotó (1.79%). This study highlights the viability of these sources for the production of high-quality collagen, with potential applications in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and biomaterials industries, promoting a sustainable and economical approach to the use of animal by-products.
Efectos de la violencia intrafamiliar en edades pediátricas en un área de salud de Cuba
Authors: Roa Saborit Jesús Alberto , Roa Bruzón Iliannis Yisel , Morales Placencia Vianned Beatriz , González Sábado Rita Irma , Mejía Cruz Laura Teresa
Published: July 2024

Introducción: La violencia intrafamiliar es uno de los problemas de salud más frecuentes en la actualidad, no siempre se denuncia, ya que el miedo prevalece en las personas agredidas. Objetivo: Describir los efectos de la violencia intrafamiliar en edades pediátricas. Método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo en el Hospital Provincial Hermanos Cordové, durante los meses de enero 2021 a enero 2022. La población fue de 213 expedientes aplicando muestreo intencional, se seleccionaron 91 expedientes de pacientes que asistieron en el período indicado; siendo motivo de consulta que su condición fuese causada o consecuencia de la violencia intrafamiliar. Las variables medidas: edad, sexo, tipo de violencia contra el infante y las consecuencias. Se aplicó estadística descriptiva para en análisis de los datos. Resultados: En 47.2% (43) predominó la violencia física, 67% (61) era del sexo femenino, y 51.7% (47) pertenecía al grupo etario de 15-19 años. Las consecuencias encontradas fueron: la dificultad para conciliar el sueño y los trastornos de alimentación en pacientes preescolares (1-4 años) 7.7% (7), la agresividad 16.4% (15) para el grupo de escolares (5-14), la inapetencia y anorexia en los adolescentes (15-19) 23.0%(21). Discusión: Los pacientes afectados por violencia pueden presentar agresividad, dificultad para socializar y expresarse, así como manifestar dificultad en el aprendizaje producto de los daños en el desarrollo motor, psíquico e intelectual. Se ve reducida la autoestima en el afectado y problemas en la alimentación o el sueño.
model for converting data into NoSQL data warehouse for developing a real-time financial data warehouse system
Authors: Muangpool Thanin , Silachan Klaokanlaya , Kuankid Sanya
Published: July 2024

This research introduces a novel model, the Financial Data Warehouses API (FDW-API), developed using PHP, Node.js, and Express.js. The model is designed to transform banking credit dataset information into a data warehouse format using a Non-Only SQL (NoSQL) database, stored in JSON format. Three types of databases were employed: MongoDB Node, MongoDB Serverless, and Cassandra. The study includes a comparative analysis of the data retrieval speed from all three databases. The model's applicability was tested in a real-time credit approval web application, demonstrating its effectiveness in transforming and storing data. Testing involved loading datasets ranging from 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800, and 1000 entries. Results indicate that the MongoDB serverless database outperformed others in terms of efficiency. Additionally, the FDW-API model streamlines data transformation and storage, facilitating real-time analysis and decision-making for financial institutions and data-driven businesses. Its flexibility integrates seamlessly with existing systems, reducing development time and costs, while its scalability accommodates growing data volumes and evolving business needs, providing a valuable tool for strategic insights and competitive advantage.
Acupuntura e acutone para redução de estresse em profissionais de enfermagem: ensaio clínico randomizado piloto
Authors: Silva Vladimir Araujo da , Turrini Ruth Natalia Teresa
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Testar a viabilidade de um protocolo de acupuntura e acutone para a redução do estresse percebido em profissionais de enfermagem. Método: Ensaio clínico randomizado piloto, de não inferioridade, com três braços e cegamento simples, realizado em três hospitais da Mesorregião Serrana de Santa Catarina-SC. Foi utilizado um protocolo de oito sessões (2 por semana; com duração de 30 min.), envolvendo cinco acupontos Taixi; Zuzanil; Taibai; Yanglingquan e Kulun, denominados pontos Shu, que possuem notas musicais correspondentes e relação com o sistema endócrino. A intervenção com acutone utilizou o mesmo protocolo. Ressalta-se que houve apenas aplicação da vibração, sem contato direto (toque ou pressão) dos diapasões nos acupontos selecionados. Assim, as agulhas foram substituídas por diapasões com frequências de 480, 426.6, 456.1, 288 e 456.1 Hz, que equivalem às notas musicias Si, Lá, Lá sustenido, Ré e novamente Lá sustenido. No Grupo Controle, não houve nenhuma intervenção/exposição, mas uma reavaliação, após o intervalo de quatro semanas. Os níveis de estresse foram mensurados pela Escala de Estresse Percebido (EEP) antes a após as intervenções ou o intervalo de quatro semanas. Resultados: Dezessete profissionais, com níveis altos de estresse, participaram do estudo. O modelo linear misto demonstrou evidência de interação entre os grupos (p<0,001) e redução do estresse nos grupos acupuntura (p=0,07) e acutone (p=0,003), mantendo-se reduzido no follow up. Conclusão: Os resultados mostram evidência de interação entre os grupos ao longo do tempo, com redução nos níveis de estresse dos participantes dos grupos experimentais. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos – UTN: U1111-1279-9835.
Análise do uso de receptores de navegação no nivelamento geométrico
Authors: Oliveira Willer Fagundes de , Mendes Luiz Pedro de Oliveira , Pimenta Lucas Jesus Leal , Santos Neto Antônio Jovino dos , Custódio Gabriela Cristina Alves , Pimenta Samy , Barbosa Ana Karolyne Pereira , Ribeiro Joyce Costa Ribeiro , Vale Arles Matheus Pickler de Barros do
Published: July 2024

A Geociência, principalmente a Geomática, vem se beneficiando com o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias que tem provocado alterações e evoluções significativas. Dentre elas, está o sistema GNSS (Global Navigation Sattelite System). Esse receptor possibilita a determinação de coordenadas geodésicas, em qualquer local sobre a superfície terrestre, de acordo com alguns fatores, como o nível precisão (tipo de antena) do instrumento. O avanço na tecnologia inserida em smartphones trouxe atualizações que o torna semelhantes ao Receptor GNSS convencional, em termos de funcionalidades geográficas. Diante disto, objetivou-se neste estudo avaliar, preliminarmente, o potencial de uso do Micro receptor (Smartphone) AGPS e Receptor GNSS (Navegação) em Nivelamento Geométrico, bem como comparar as discrepâncias entre eles. O levantamento foi realizado nos dias 06/07/2015 e 07/07/2015 em duas ruas da cidade de Montes Claros-MG. O smartphone utilizado foi da marca Sony®, modelo Xperia Z3 Compact. Já o aplicativo utilizado para registrar as coordenadas geodésicas foi o Mobile Topographer© (Ver.7.8.3). O Receptor GNSS (Navegação) utilizado foi o da marca GARMIN®, modelo eTrex20, compatível com o sistema WAAS e GLONASS. Utilizou-se o método de Levantamento Geodésico Absoluto Estático em ambos os receptores, com 5’ de inicialização e 1’ de rastreamento em cada ponto. Para calcular as discrepâncias, elevou-se a cota inicial de ambas as seções (S1 e S2) aos valores das altitudes geométricas obtidas com o Micro receptor (Smartphone) AGPS e Receptor GNSS (Navegação), obtendo assim duas cotas iniciais e diferentes para cada seção (S1 e S2). Como resultados, obteve-se que os valores mínimos (0,161) e máximo (21,093) foram encontrados no Levantamento utilizando Receptores GNSS de Navegação na Seção 1. Além disso, observou-se as médias das discrepâncias (do micro receptor AGPS e do receptor GNSS) foram estatisticamente iguais. Apesar disto, os resultados são inconclusivos em razão do número de graus de liberdade observado, que não confirmam a possibilidade de substituição do Receptor GNSS (Navegação) pelo Micro receptor (Smartphone) AGPS.
All the World's a (Neurotypical) Stage: Neurodivergent Folklore, Autistic Masking, and Virtual Spaces for Discussing Autistic Identity
Authors: Stanich Allison
Published: July 2024

In the field of folklore, there has been little attention paid to neurodivergence in relation to community despite the fact that a folkloric lens could productively be applied to aspects of neurodivergent culture(s) and neurodivergent communities. One such concept is “masking,” a conscious or subconscious act of suppressing neurodivergent traits in order to avoid stigma. Focusing on autism, this article discusses (1) masking as a performance of neurotypical identity, (2) how this type of performance can lead to autistic burnout and prevent autistic people from being authentically autistic, and (3) how social media has opened up spaces for discussions about masking, support, solidarity, and community as autistic content creators share their experiences of masking in a neurotypical world.
“You may now become who you thought was disposable”: COVID-19 Politics and Ableism
Authors: Kitta Andrea
Published: July 2024

This essay critically examines the intersection of COVID-19, Long COVID, ableism, and health care disparities in the United States, emphasizing the transformative impact of COVID-19 as a mass disabling event with a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities. I also bring an autoethnographic lens to my experience of COVID-19 and Long COVID, underscoring the importance of recognizing the diverse and often untellable experiences of individuals with disabilities and challenging the prevailing ableist perspectives embedded in society. I raise ethical considerations of storytelling in the context of Long COVID and urge researchers to embrace empathy and a more inclusive approach that challenges traditional notions of objectivity and distancing within academic research. I call for a collaborative approach between disability studies and folklore studies, encouraging scholars to interrogate and explore the traditions shaped by experiences of disability.
Folklore and Disability: An Important—and Too Often Overlooked—Factor in Global Health and International Development Efforts
Authors: Groce Nora Ellen
Published: July 2024

In this paper, I argue that the field of folklore and folklorists can—and should—make more of a contribution to global health and international development efforts and should be more involved in conversations about social justice and human rights. Drawing on my invited comments at the webinar sponsored by the Fellows of the American Folklore Society entitled “Interrogating the Normal: Folkloristic Engagements with Disability,” held on March 25, 2022, I provide some examples of research that my colleagues and I have undertaken where we have brought folklore and oral history approaches to disability-related global health and international development initiatives. I discuss how this knowledge has broadened our ability to ask and answer important questions. Based on my own experience, applied folklore can provide insight and generate new questions that can improve the lives of persons with disabilities. I encourage folklorists to seek out and undertake future collaborations with researchers and community groups working to improve health and well-being around the world.
Living in the Nexus of Disability and Caregiving: An African American Parental Caregiver's Critical Observations as a Folklorist
Authors: May-Machunda Phyllis M.
Published: July 2024

In this essay, I advance and elaborate upon three points and their relevance to folklore studies based on my experiences and fieldwork as a parent of a child with disabilities. First, I note the absence of narratives of many families of children with disabilities and foreground a concept of possible shared identity and embodied communication between parents and non- or partially verbal children. Second, I highlight autoethnographic and ethnographic stories that are created at the nexus of disability and caregiving that offer insight into narratives of caregivers of children with disabilities. Caregivers’ stories are mostly missing in folklore studies. These narratives can stand by themselves or be intertwined with the narratives of the children whom caregivers care for. Finally, I suggest ways that a theoretical frame of intersectionality can illuminate and provide nuance for better understanding the systemic complexities of the narratives of children's and their caregivers’ experiences of disability.
Rewilding My Brain: Folklore, Disability, and the Non-human World
Authors: Cox Traci
Published: July 2024

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in four people in the United States currently lives with a disability. Such a prominent folk group—sixty-one million people—deserves more serious scholarly attention and engagement by folklorists. This autoethnographic essay explores the long-lasting and damaging personal, educational, and cultural impacts of misdiagnosed and misunderstood neurodivergence. The author invites readers to consider the key role folklorists can, and should, play in investigating the relationship between disability, folk medicine, and healing. The modern-day health care system—as well as schools’ diversity, inclusion, and equity programming—would greatly benefit from an academic interrogation of where suffering and omission occur on behalf of (in)visibly disabled folks, both historically and today.
THE IMPACT OF FAMILY PLANNING ON MATERNAL HEALTH IN QUETTA, BALOCHISTAN: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Authors: JAMIL Z , KHAN A , BIBI R
Published: July 2024

Balochistan, a region with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in Pakistan, faces significant challenges in maternal health. This qualitative study focuses on the impact of family planning on maternal health in Quetta, Balochistan, emphasizing the importance of understanding and improving health outcomes for women and their families. Objectives: The primary aim of this study is to explore the experiences and perspectives of women regarding the use of family planning methods and their impact on maternal health and well-being. It aims to compare the health outcomes of women who have utilized family planning methods with those who have not. Method: The research design includes in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with a diverse sample of women aged 18-45 years and healthcare providers at Sandeman Provincial Hospital, commonly known as Civil Hospital, in Quetta. Purposive sampling was employed to account for age, socioeconomic status, and education level variations. Forty-seven in-depth interviews were conducted to gather rich, contextual data. Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring themes and patterns in the responses. Results: Preliminary findings indicate several key themes, including the motivations for choosing family planning methods, the impact of these methods on reducing pregnancy risks, improving spacing between pregnancies, and enhancing postpartum recovery. Additional insights were gained into the factors influencing the adoption of family planning services, such as cultural norms, religious beliefs, and access to healthcare and information. Conclusion: The study underscores the critical role of family planning in enhancing maternal health outcomes in Quetta, Balochistan. It highlights the need for targeted educational and healthcare interventions to improve the accessibility and acceptance of family planning services, thereby contributing to the well-being of women and their families in the region.
Prevalence of Schistosomiasis and Associated Risks Factors among Patients with Urinary Tract Infection Attending Specialist Hospital Bauchi
Authors: Sambo Kabir Hassan ,   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Sa’adu Zungur University, PMB 65, Gadau, Bauchi State, Nigeria., Moi Ibrahim Musa , Mohammed Abdullahi , Yakubu Hauwa , Mohammed Bashir , Abdullahi Shamsu Ishaq ,   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Sa’adu Zungur University, PMB 65, Gadau, Bauchi State, Nigeria.,   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Sa’adu Zungur University, PMB 65, Gadau, Bauchi State, Nigeria.,   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Sa’adu Zungur University, PMB 65, Gadau, Bauchi State, Nigeria.,   Department of Microbiology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola.,   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State Nigeria
Published: July 2024

Background: Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma species, remains a significant public health concern in many developing regions, including Bauchi, Nigeria. This study aims to assess the prevalence of schistosomiasis and identify associated risk factors among patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) attending the Specialist Hospital Bauchi. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving patients presenting with UTI symptoms at the Specialist Hospital Bauchi. Urine samples were collected and analyzed for Schistosoma haematobium eggs using microscopy. Demographic and clinical data were obtained through structured questionnaires to identify potential risk factors for schistosomiasis, including water contact activities, sanitation practices, and socio-economic status. Results: Out of the total patients screened, a significant proportion tested positive for Schistosoma haematobium, indicating a notable prevalence of schistosomiasis among UTI patients. Statistical analysis revealed several risk factors strongly associated with schistosomiasis, including frequent contact with contaminated water sources, poor sanitation facilities, and lower socio-economic status. Conclusion: The study highlights a high prevalence of schistosomiasis among UTI patients in Bauchi, underscoring the need for integrated disease management and prevention strategies. Public health interventions focusing on improving water sanitation, health education, and targeted treatment programs are essential to reduce the burden of schistosomiasis in this region. These findings can stimulate further research and policy development aimed at controlling this neglected tropical disease.
KEGIATAN MORNING MEETING SEBAGAI UPAYA PENANAMAN KARAKTER PESERTA DIDIK DI MI AL-MUHAJIRIEN JAKAPERMAI
Authors: Hidayat Ade
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menguraikan agenda penanaman karakter melalui kegiatan morning meeting di MI Al-Muhajirien Jakapermai. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Data yang diperoleh dalam penelitian deskriptif-kualitatif dihasilkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan telaah dokumen. Hasil penelitian ini berhasi menunjukkan dan menguraikan beberapa fakta. Pertama, penanaman karakter melalui kegiatan morning meeting di MI Al-Muhajirien Jakapermai berkesesuaian dengan teori-teori yang dikemukakan para ahli, yakni: (1) berdimensi moral dan sosial; dan (2) secara konstan mengakomodasi aspek pemikiran, perasaan, dan tindakan peserta didik. Kedua, berdasarkan temuan tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa implementasi kegiatan morning meeting di MI Al-Muhajirien Jakapermai memiliki prospek yang jelas dalam upaya penanaman karakter peserta didik.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA INTENSIF MELALUI STRATEGI DIRECTED READING THINKING ACTIVITY (DRTA) PADA SISWA SDIT AL-FATH CIBITUNG
Authors: Mar'atun Qonita
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran serta informasi tentang peningkatan kemampuan membaca intensif melalui strategi Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA). Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 6 Agustus 2018 sampai dengan 20 September 2018. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Desain intervensi tindakan/rancangan menggunakan model Kemmis dan Mc. Taggart.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata – rata pencapaian kemampuan membaca intensif siswa sebelum dilakukan tindakan adalah 61,36%. Rata – rata kemampuan siswa pada siklus I adalah 76,79% dan rata – rata kemampuan siswa pada siklus II 93,21%. Berdasarkan peningkatan prosentase tersebut, maka dinyatakan hipotesis tindakan dapat diterima. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan strategi DRTA dapat meningkatkan kemampuan membaca intensif siswa.
Promoting Regional Cooperation and International Harmonization of Trademark Law with Frontier Technological Innovation
Authors: Jin Xiaozhu
Published: July 2024

In the era of globalization, international harmonization of trademark law is essential. At the same time, the emergence of cutting-edge technologies such as AI and blockchain has completely provided a new solution to trademark protection and management, while also challenging the existing legal framework. These technologies require cross-border cooperation to effectively harmonize trademark law. This article examines the role of innovative technologies in enhancing international harmonization of trademark law, with a focus on improving trademark protection and administration. This paper combines legal analysis, technology assessments and case studies to explore the impact of these technologies on international harmonisation. The study aims to answer the following key questions: How do current challenges in international trademark harmonization affect global cooperation? What is the potential of technology to solve these problems? The expected conclusion is that innovative technologies can significantly simplify international harmonization of trademark law, facilitate cross-border cooperation and strengthen legal frameworks. This paper may help to advance global IP protection and provide new insights into international trademark law harmonization, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient global IP landscape.
Research on the Effects of Environmental Policies on Enterprise Transformation and Green Taxation: A Case Study of Local Governments in 31 Provinces of China
Authors: Liu Yanan
Published: July 2024

China's economic development is at a unique stage of new-type transformation, with increasing demands for the quality of economic development. Environmental fiscal and tax policies are widely recognized as crucial tools for promoting enterprise transformation and green taxation. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposed to "improve the fiscal, financial, investment, price policies, and standards that support green development." Fiscal policy is the foundation and important pillar of national governance, and the fiscal and tax system is a critical support and basic means to promote green and low-carbon development. This paper analyzes cross-sectional data from 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China for the year 2022. By constructing and testing an OLS regression model, the study uses the environmental tax as a representative of the tax regulation for green development of enterprises, analyzing its influencing factors and effects. The paper provides relevant suggestions for enterprise green transformation and tax avoidance based on literature review and model results.
Research on the Path of Realizing Transformation and Upgrading of Chinese Small and Medium-sized Enterprises from the Perspective of Management Innovation
Authors: Chen Xinyue
Published: July 2024

Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are an important force in the development of the national economy and society. Therefore, adjusting the management concept and improving the management level through innovative management mode has become an important task for the survival and development of contemporary Chinese SMEs. This paper is divided into three parts; the first part introduces the theory related to management innovation, the role of management innovation and the driving factors of management innovation. The second part introduces the concepts and theories related to the transformation and upgrading of SMEs. The third part combines the content of the first two parts and summarizes three paths for Chinese SMEs to realize transformation and upgrading under the perspective of management innovation, which are the transformation and upgrading of processing trade to independent research and development, the transformation and upgrading of providing products to providing services, and the transformation and upgrading of product sales to brand marketing, which are the three specific directions. This study explores management innovation in SMEs, aiming to address their transformation and growth challenges by providing practical solutions. The research intends to contribute significantly to the development and success of SMEs within the national context.
Utilizing learning communities to enhance classroom and clinical synergy across the curriculum
Authors: Lam Christina , Switzer Tina , Sawin Erika Metzler , Robinson Jamie
Published: July 2024

There is evidence that nursing students do not perceive themselves to be engaged in learner-centric environments. High-impact educational practices are effective pedagogies that are embraced in nursing education. This paper describes the implementation of one high impact education practice, curriculum-based learning communities, within a cohort of undergraduate nursing students. Student feedback and perceptions of the program were assessed using focus groups and analyzed for themes. Curriculum-based learning communities were regarded positively by student participants. Through program participation, students were able to articulate a professional identity and described being able to connect issues in population and systems-based care to patients across a variety of clinical settings. Outcomes of program participation are discussed with implications for future research.
Pre-defoliation canopy height for signal grass ‘Basilisk’ in silvopastoral systems
Authors: Oliveira Victor Augustus Vasconcelos de , Silva Rafael Bolina da , Veloso Anielede Cássia Rodrigues , Alves Matheus Almeida , Santos Marinalva Martins dos , Passetti Rodrigo Augusto Cortez , Barros Lívia Vieira de , Mourthé Mário Henrique França , Santos Manoel Eduardo Rozalino , Braz Thiago Gomes dos Santos
Published: July 2024

The objective of this study was to compare the response of Urochloa decumbens cv. Basilisk pastures in monoculture and silvopastoral systems (SPS), and to determine the most suitable pre-defoliation canopy height for managing this species in SPS. Four pre-defoliation canopy heights (20, 30, 40, and 50 cm) were tested for signal grass in SPS, alongside a control treatment involving defoliation at 20 cm in full sun. The experiment was conducted using a randomized block design with four replicates. The forage accumulation rate was higher in monoculture (36.5 kg ha-1 day-1 of DM) compared to the silvopastoral system (22.0 kg ha-1 day-1 of DM), and there was no significant effect of pre-defoliation canopy height within the SPS. The density of tillers in monoculture was comparable to that observed in canopies managed at a height of 50 cm within the SPS. Leaf mass and leaf percentage were maximized at heights of 40 cm and 50 cm, respectively. Neither the cultivation system nor the pre-defoliation canopy heights in the SPS influenced the fiber and protein content. Leaf accumulation and mass were higher in monoculture, but the cultivation system did not affect the chemical composition of the forage. Heights between 40 cm and 50 cm in the SPS should be used to maximize tillering, mass, and leaf percentage of signal grass ‘Basilisk’. The chemical composition of the produced forage did not undergo significant changes, neither between systems nor across pre-defoliation heights.
A Curadoria Social e a Competência Crítica em Informação como pressupostos de combate à desinformação
Authors: Miranda Majory Karoline Fernandes de Oliveira , Arruda Anderson Matheus Alves , Viana Anna Raquel Lemos , Santos Wérleson Alexandre de Lima
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Compreender como a curadoria social tem contribuído para o desenvolvimento de competências críticas em informação de maneira combativa às desinformações no YouTube. Metodologia: Apresenta um estudo de caso, de abordagem qualitativa, com análise de conteúdo dos vídeos do canal Tese Onze, no YouTube, com base na curadoria social e competência crítica em informação. Resultados: Adotaram-se categorias prioritárias na análise de conteúdos, que permitem analisar as variáveis encontradas. São elas: i) espaços informacionais alternativos; ii) senso crítico informacional; e iii) uso da informação construída. Conclusões: Como alternativa para desarticular o fenômeno da desinformação, constata-se o potencial da correlação entre a Curadoria Social, enquanto possibilidade de construção coletiva de conteúdo, e a Competência Crítica em Informação, que se desenvolve como um movimento de prática.
Contribuições da dimensão sociocultural da Organização do Conhecimento para cabeçalhos de assunto e tesauros equitativos e socialmente justos
Authors: Silva Fabiola Rubim , Dal'Evedove Paula Regina
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Este estudo explora as pesquisas focadas na dimensão sociocultural da Organização do Conhecimento, visando identificar e detalhar estudos que contribuam para tornar os sistemas de organização do conhecimento mais equitativos e socialmente justos, com ênfase em listas de cabeçalhos de assunto e tesauro. Metodologia: A pesquisa, de natureza aplicada, adota abordagem qualitativa, fazendo uso do mapeamento sistemático de literatura como procedimento metodológico. Resultados: São apontadas críticas em relação à estrutura e terminologia dos sistemas tradicionais, que refletem um privilégio histórico para uma perspectiva masculina, euro-americana, heterossexual, branca e cristã. As recomendações propõem a colaboração com as comunidades para promover uma representação mais justa e equitativa, bem como a incorporação de termos usados pelas pessoas para se referirem a si mesmas, termos representativos da cultura local e grupos sociais minoritários, além do uso de uma linguagem amigável e democrática, sugerindo a implementação dessas mudanças localmente. Conclusões: Defende a incorporação de mecanismos institucionalizados para solicitação e acompanhamento da revisão dos termos em listas de cabeçalhos de assunto e tesauros, visando a transparência e a responsabilização das instituições na promoção da equidade e justiça social nos sistemas de organização do conhecimento.
Recartografação de Atlas Linguísticos da Região Sul do Brasil
Authors: Romano Valter , Abud Marques Robbin Daniel
Published: July 2024

Este trabalho apresenta dois estudos recentes que se pautaram em corpora geolinguísticos de três atlas linguísticos brasileiros: O Atlas Linguístico do Paraná (ALPR), o Atlas Linguístico-Etnográfico da Região Sul do Brasil  (ALERS) e o Atlas Linguístico do Brasil (ALiB). O objetivo é evidenciar as possíveis contribuições de uma ferramenta de cartografia linguística – o Software para Geração e Visualização de Cartas Linguística (SGVCLin) - como uma solução possível para recartografação de cartas linguísticas de atlas publicados (ALERS e ALPR) e cartografia experimental de dados inéditos (ALiB e ALPR II). A partir dos trabalhos de Robbin (2002) e Altino (2022), o estudo traz a descrição e análise parcial de dados sobre variação lexical no ALERS e de uma variável fonético-fonológica nos dados do ALPR e ALiB. Como contribuição, o trabalho aponta direcionamentos sobre a importância de ferramentas tecnológicas para representação de dados geolinguísticos nos mapas e os avanços que a Geolinguísitica brasileira tem alcançado do ponto de vista da representação cartográfica.
Deslumbre pela ética
Authors: Constantino Ana Cláudia , Aguiar Valdir de , Santos Juliana Cardoso dos
Published: July 2024

Objetivos: Refletir a contação de história como estratégia/recurso para o deslumbre sobre a Ética em crianças na fase pré-escolar. Metodologia: Estudo teórico, de natureza básica, com abordagem qualitativa e tipologicamente exploratório e descritivo, sobre os conceitos de Ética em linhas interdisciplinares como reforço no processo de formação do pensamento crítico, moral e social da criança. Resultado: Identifica-se a Ética como parte fundamental na formação de crianças desde a fase pré-escolar. Reconhece-se a contação de histórias como uma estratégia/recurso potencializador na abordagem da Ética para crianças, visto que a transmissão de conhecimento por meio de palavras, imagens, sons, etc., é um poderoso estímulo à imaginação e à noção de pertença. Conclusão: O estudo aponta para a necessidade da disseminação da Ética desde os primeiros anos de vida para a promoção de uma sociedade melhor. Indica-se a contação de histórias para a apresentação da Ética às crianças e constata-se que esta estratégia/recurso auxilia no desenvolvimento físico, cognitivo e socioemocional das crianças.