bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Poly(rC)-Binding Protein 2 Does Not Directly Participate in HCV Translation or Replication, but Rather Modulates Genome Packaging
Authors: Cousineau Sophie E. , Camargo Carolina , Sagan Selena M.
Published: July 2024

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-opts many cellular factors—including proteins and microRNAs—to complete its life cycle. A cellular RNA-binding protein, poly(rC)-binding protein 2 (PCBP2), was previously shown to bind to the hepatitis C virus (HCV) genome; however, its precise role in the viral life cycle remained unclear. Herein, using the HCV cell culture (HCVcc) system and assays that isolate each step of the viral life cycle, we found that PCBP2 does not have a direct role in viral entry, translation, genome stability, or HCV RNA replication. Rather, our data suggest that PCBP2 depletion only impacts viral RNAs that can undergo genome packaging. Taken together, our data suggest that endogenous PCBP2 modulates the early steps of genome packaging, and therefore only has an indirect effect on viral translation and RNA replication, likely by increasing the translating/replicating pool of viral RNAs to the detriment of virion assembly.
Reconstructing 273 Years of Potential Groundwater Recharge Dynamics in a Near-Humid Monsoon Loess Unsaturated Zone Using Chloride Profiling
Authors: Fan Lingzhi , Wang Jianlong , Zhao Yanzhu , Wang Xia , Mo Kaijian , Li Min
Published: July 2024

Understanding the historical groundwater recharge process and its influencing factors is crucial for effectively managing regional groundwater resources amidst future climate change. However, the availability of high-resolution hydroclimate archives remains severely limited. In this study, we used a 59 m chloride profile within the unsaturated loess zone to reconstruct the potential groundwater recharge (PGR) records spanning 273 years in a near-humid area on the Loess Plateau. Spectral analysis was employed to identify the principal influencing factors on PGR across various time scales. The reconstructed hydrological records revealed three wet periods and four dry periods from 1745 to 2007 AD, with PGR rates ranging from 66.7 to 222.4 mm yr−1 during wet periods and 20.0 to 66.7 mm yr−1 during dry periods. In addition, spectral analysis indicated multiple cycles, ranging from 2.1 to 50.0 years, within the PGR history. Temperature, precipitation, and sunspot activity emerged as the key factors governing the rate of PGR over the 3-year, 7-year, and 11-year time scales, respectively, highlighting the combined influence of solar activity and climate on the PGR process. These findings enhance our understanding of groundwater recharge and environmental climate dynamics in the near-humid loess unsaturated zone and other regions exhibiting similar hydroclimatic conditions.
UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN DAN PENENTUAN NILAI SUN PROTECTION FACTOR (SPF) DARI FRAKSI DAUN VIOLET (Viola odorata L.)
Authors: Anjani Marshela , Wardana Fendi Yoga , Ardianto Nanang , Istiqomah Maria
Published: July 2024

Paparan radiasi sinar UV dalam waktu lama dapat memicu efek berbahaya pada kulit manusia, seperti kerutan dan kanker kulit. Dampak buruk tersebut dapat diminimalisir dengan penggunaan tabir surya sebagai pelindung sinar UV. Daun violet (Viola odorata L.)  mempunyai kandungan senyawa flavonoid yang berpotensi sebagai antioksidan sekaligus zat aktif tabir surya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui aktivitas antioksidan dan mengukur nilai Sun Protection Factor (SPF) pada fraksi daun violet (Viola odorata L.). Penelitian ini dilakukan di Laboratorium Farmakognosi dan Kimia  ITSK RS dr. Soepraoen pada bulan Agustus sampai September 2023. Metode ekstraksi yang digunakan adalah maserasi yang kemudian dilanjutkan dengan fraksinasi. Penentuan aktivitas antioksidan menggunakan metode DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) dan penentuan aktivitas tabir surya menggunakan perhitungan Sun Protection Factor (SPF). Pengukuran nilai IC50 sebagai pengukur aktivitas antioksidan dengan spektrofotometri UV-Vis yang panjang gelombangnya 517 nm, sedangkan spektrofotometri UV-Vis yang digunakan untuk menentukan nilai SPF pada rentang panjang gelombang 290-320 nm. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan aktivitas antioksidan yang rendah dari fraksi-fraksi daun violet (Viola odorata L.), dengan nilai IC50 sebesar 1690 µg/mL untuk fraksi n-heksana, 1880 µg/mL untuk fraksi etil asetat dan 2130 µg/mL untuk fraksi etanol. Kategori perlindungan minimal pada konsentrasi 250 ppm ditunjukkan oleh nilai SPF fraksi n-heksana dan etil asetat, yaitu masing-masing 2,142 dan 2,807. Pada konsentrasi 250 ppm, nilai SPF fraksi etanol adalah 12,589, masuk dalam kategori perlindungan maksimal.
Exploring a self-evaluation approach to assess diversity, equity, and inclusion at Otago Polytechnic
Authors:   , Olin Veronique
Published: July 2024

The aim of this professional practice project was to explore whether a self-evaluation process would be a useful approach for gathering organisational information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices at a medium-sized tertiary organisation, Otago Polytechnic. Diversity Works NZ, a national authority for workplace diversity and inclusion, suggests that doing DEI well and reaping the business and social benefits, requires a strategic approach and thorough, purposeful, and constant efforts. A useful starting point for this is to undertake an assessment of the current state of existing DEI practices and activities at a systems level, including employee experience feedback and how DEI is embedded in policies, leadership, recruitment, and development processes. This information enables an organisation to understand what is working well, and to make informed decisions on what changes, improvements, and priorities should be focused on. During this project, a comprehensive self-evaluation tool was designed and used to survey two selected groups of Otago Polytechnic staff, to examine their perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The staff were selected for their involvement in leading and influencing DEI efforts at OP, and those who self-identified their interest in DEI through involvement in the DEI Committee. Participants used a Likert scale to rate their level of agreement against a number of DEI indicator statements grouped into 8 domains, with an open question section to provide comment and feedback. The results were examined for patterns of positive and negative responses. Overall, the results provided valuable information towards understanding the current state and maturity of DEI activity at Otago Polytechnic, offering a useful lens on what was working well and areas where improvements could be made. Several recommendations have been made for elaborating and building on this work in the next few months. This project also enabled a fascinating exploration of the intersections of my inquiry project within the broader dimensions of my work, the organisation, external environment, and my personal world. This process revealed deeper insights and learning that has strengthened my professional framework of practice, documenting my growing expertise in supporting and enhancing organisation DEI practice, and empowering me with knowledge and motivation for the potential opportunities that the future brings.
Humanização na medicina como palhaços da alegria: um relato de experiência da liga acadêmica de humanização da medicina
Authors: Marques Eduarda , Osti Fernanda Andrade de , Aguirre Bianca Hoga da Silva , Eduardo Giovana Evelyn Ferreira , Garcia Maria Eduarda Felipe , Serec Maria Vitória , Silvério Gabriela
Published: July 2024

Ligas acadêmicas possibilitam aos estudantes o desenvolvimento de habilidades e experiências que são exclusivas das atividades extracurriculares. No âmbito específico da Liga de Humanização da Medicina (LAHMU), os participantes são incentivados a cultivar uma abordagem humanizada dentro do tripé das ligas acadêmicas: extensão, pesquisa e ensino. Os projetos de extensão, em particular, desempenham um papel crucial no desenvolvimento de médicos que não apenas possuem competência técnica, mas também se dedicam a estabelecer um vínculo significativo com a sociedade.
دور القيادة التمكينية في الحد من سلوكيات العمل المضادة للإنتاجية في ظل الدور الوسيط للسخرية التنظيمية: دراسة ميدانية
Authors: البردان محمد فوزي , عبدالجواد ثروت صبري
Published: July 2024

هدف الدراسة: استهدفت الدراسة تناول الدور الوسيط للسخرية التنظيمية في العلاقة بين القيادة التمكينية وسلوكيات العمل المضادة للإنتاجية. تصميم/منهجية/طريقة الدراسة: اعتمدت الدراسة على المدخل الكمي، متخذه من الإستقصاء أداة للدراسة، و استخدامت بعض الأساليب الإحصائية كالنمذجة بالمعادلات الهيكلية (SEM) وغيرها لإختبار فروض الدراسة. عينة الدراسة وبياناتها: جمعت البيانات الأولية من عينة، قوامها (301) من العاملين بشركة مياه الشرب والصرف الصحي بمحافظة المنوفية، وبلغت نسبة الاستجابة (%83.4).نتائج الدراسة: توصلت الدراسة إلى النتائج الآتية، أولاً- وجود تأثير معنوي سلبي مباشر للقيادة التمكينية وجميع أبعادها على السخرية التنظيمية. ثانياً- وجود تأثير معنوي سلبي مباشر للقيادة التمكينية وجميع أبعادها على سلوكيات العمل المضادة للإنتاجية. ثالثاً- وجود تأثير معنوي إيجابي مباشر للسخرية التنظيمية بين العاملين على مستوى ممارستهم لسلوكيات العمل المضادة للإنتاجية. رابعاً- وجود تأثير معنوي سلبي غير مباشر للقيادة التمكينية وبُعديها (دعم التفكير الايجابي، وتعزيز العمل التعاوني) فقط على مستوى ممارسة العاملين لسلوكيات العمل المضادة للإنتاجية من خلال السخرية التنظيمية كمتغير وسيط. أصالة الدراسة: تعد هذه الدراسة من بين عدد قليل من الدراسات التطبيقية التى جمعت بين المتغيرات الثلاثة محل الدراسة، فضلاً عن كونها أول دراسة سعت إلى إختبار دور السخرية التنظيمية كمتغير وسيط في العلاقة بين القيادة التمكينية وسلوكيات العمل المضادة للإنتاجية. حدود الدراسة وتطبيقاتها: اقتصرت الدراسة على تناول كل من السخرية التنظيمية وسلوكيات العمل المضادة للإنتاجية بشكل إجمالي والقيادة التمكينية بأبعادها الثلاثة وذلك بالتطبيق على العاملين بشركة مياه الشرب والصرف الصحي بمحافظة المنوفية في مصر.
العدالة التنظيمية المدركة بوصفها متغيراً وسيطاً في العلاقة بين العوامل الخمسة الكبرى للشخصية والاستغراق الإبداعي في العمل بجامعة شقراء
Authors: الأكلبي عايض شافي
Published: July 2024

هدف الدراسة: استهدفت الدراسة تحديد تأثير العوامل الخمسة الكبرى في العدالة التنظيمية المدركة؛ ومن ثم التأثير في الاستغراق الإبداعي في العمل لدى العاملين بجامعة شقراء. تصميم/ منهجية/ طريقة الدراسة: استخدم المنهج الوصفي التحليلي في تحليل أبعاد العوامل الخمسة الكبرى للشخصية ومكوناتها، وقياس أثرها في العدالة التنظيمية بوصفها متغيرا وسيطا، وأثرها في الاستغراق الإبداعي في العمل بوصفه متغيرا تابعا، واعتمد على الأسلوب المكتبي في تجميع البيانات الثانوية المرتبطة بالمتغيرات الثلاثة، وحُصِّلت البيانات الأولية من خلال تصميم قائمة الاستقصاء التي أعدت لهذا الغرض.عينة الدراسة وبياناتها: جمعت البيانات اللازمة لهذه الدراسة من خلال عينة قوامها (267) مفردة من العاملين بجامعة شقراء من أعضاء هيئة التدريس والموظفين، البالغ إجمالي عددهم (3180).نتائج الدراسة: أشارت نتائج الدراسة إلى وجود تأثير مباشر للعوامل الشخصية الخمسة على الاستغراق الإبداعي في العمل بنسبة (%36)، وتزداد هذه النسبة حتى (%68.8) عند توسيط العدالة التنظيمية في العلاقة. أصالة الدراسة: تختلف هذه الدراسة عن جميع الدراسات السابقة التي تناولت العلاقة بين العوامل الخمسة الكبرى للشخصية والاستغراق الإبداعي في توسيط متغير العدالة التنظيمية المدركة بوصفها متغيراً وسيطاً في تلك العلاقة.حدود الدراسة وتطبيقاتها: اقتصر تطبيق الدراسة على العاملين بجامعة شقراء بالمملكة العربية السعودية ويمكن تعميم نتائجها من خلال إعادة تطبيقها على جامعات أخرى أو قطاعات مختلفة عدة.
SISTEM AKUNTANSI PEMBELIAN KREDIT PADA PT. GLOBAL MULTIPARTS
Authors: Fera Lufhidarani Pranita  , Wulandari Suhanda
Published: July 2024

In general, in a company, having purchase transactions is useful for procuring merchandise. Having goods available for sale will generate profits for the company. This research aims to find out: What is the accounting system for credit purchases at  PT.  Global  Multiparts,  how is  the  internal  control  in  the  credit  purchase accounting system at PT. Global Multiparts, what is the internal control system at PT. Global Multiparts has been running well and correctly, what are the healthy practices at PT. Global Multiparts To obtain data and information in preparing research on the accounting review of credit purchases of merchandise required in this research, the author conducted research on research and theoretical foundations as a guide so that the research focus is in accordance with the facts in the field. The research results show that the implementation of Credit Purchase Systems and Procedures at PT. Global Multiparts is running well, but there are still shortcomings such as related functions that are still not separated.
The Preferred Use of Google Classroom Features for Online Learning in Indonesian EFL Classes
Authors: Muslem Asnawi , Mustafa Faisal , Reffina Rahayu Ruhul , Eridafithri
Published: July 2024

Google Classroom has been frequently used as an e-learning platform to substitute for Learning Management System (LMS), and the use of its features (Classwork, Stream, People, etc.) varies among teachers with different goals, focuses, and familiarity. However, research has not addressed how the selection of Google Classroom features affects students learning experience. Therefore, this study was aimed at finding out how Google Classroom features should be used to better facilitate online learning among students in English as a foreign language (EFL) classes. The data for this research was collected from ten leading schools in Indonesia, and 373 students participated in this study. Two questionnaires were used and delivered online, i.e. a Google Classroom Use questionnaire with Google Classroom features, consisting of 23 items, and a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) questionnaire specified for EFL, consisting of 21 items with four constructs, i.e. usefulness, ease of use, intention, and actual system of use. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression model to determine the effect of each Google Classroom feature on students’ perception of TAM indicators. The hypotheses were rejected at the significance level of 0.05. The research results show that there is a correlation between both variables. The results also show that Classwork and Stream features were significant predictors for almost all TAM indicators. In this case, Classwork feature covers learning activities, and Stream feature includes interaction or communication facilities. Based on these results, it can be suggested that e-learning needs to facilitate students learning activities (e.g., quizzes, assignments, materials, and schedules) and student interaction/communication (e.g., announcements, notices, discussions, and shared posts). The results of this study contribute to educators and e-learning developers to consider maximizing the use and design of learning activity and interaction features due to their significance in online learning.
State and Trends of Reproduction of the Population and Labor Resources in the Region
Authors: Кутаев Ш.К. , Кутаева Р.А.
Published: July 2024

Актуальность исследуемых вопросов обусловлена тем, что численность населения и трудовых ресурсов выступают важнейшими составляющими социально-экономического развития страны и регионов. Состав трудовых ресурсов, их количество и качество во многом коррелируют с проводимой в государстве соответствующей политикой. Наличие актуальных сведений и учет современных тенденций в данной сфере может послужить основой для совершенствования государственной политики регионального развития.

The relevance of the studied issues is due to the fact that the population and labor resources are the most important components of the socio-economic development of the country and regions. The composition of labor resources, their quantity and quality in many respects correlate with the corresponding policy in the state. The availability of up-to-date information and consideration of current trends in this area can serve as a basis for improving the state policy of regional development.
Narrowing Band Gap of Zno Codoping (Al+Mn) as a Photocatalyst Candidate for Degraded Textile Dye Wastewater
Authors: Krisandi Aprilion
Published: July 2024

Photocatalyst degradation is one method to reduce industrial textile dye pollution in water. In this study, ZnO material has been synthesized by codoping Al and Mn by chemical coprecipitation method to determine the structural properties and optical properties of the material. From this research, it was found that the structure of ZnO after codoping Al and Mn did not change the hexagonal wurtzite phase but changes in other lattice parameters. The addition of Mn and Al codoping is reported to affect the intensity of XRD peaks, especially on the 101 lattice. The higher the scattering peak, the more angular the shift, indicating the magnitude of oxygen vacancies. The reflectance confirms this result that increasing Mn concentration decreases the energy gap to 3.258 eV. From these structural properties and energy gap values, ZnO codoping Al and Mn materials can be included in candidate materials that can be used as photodegradation agents for textile dyes.
WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT OPTIMIZATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ZERO WASTE PRINCIPLES OF KARAMAN PROVINCE
Authors: Argun Yusuf Alparslan , Bilgin Melayib
Published: July 2024

The zero waste approach introduces a novel perspective to waste management, allowing for the categorization of waste at its origin. This enables each identified waste group to be assessed and optimized individually.
One of these optimization studies is the optimization of waste collection and transportation. Container numbers, placement and collection routes of vehicles are very important for optimizing collection and transportation.
In this study, the number of containers placed in Karaman, their placement, the distance between the containers and the optimum distances that should be and the vehicle route optimization were made. The analysis of the number of containers and their placement in Karaman shows us that the number of containers is not used properly and the distance between the containers is very short (33 meters). Moreover, studies on optimizing routes in five pilot areas have led to an average efficiency gain of 32%, characterized by saving 17 kilometers, 50 minutes, and 8 liters of fuel per route. Based on these findings, a 32% improvement is anticipated not only in economic and time efficiency but also in reducing the carbon footprint during the collection and transportation stages.
Removal of Sodium Isopropyl Xanthate by Capacitive Deionization Process
Authors: Öztürk Yasemin
Published: July 2024

This study investigated the removal of sodium isopropyl xanthate (SIPX) by capacitive deionization using ion exchange resin/PVDF electrode. The electrode was prepared by coating a layer of ion exchange resin (Amberlite FPA54) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) on the carbon electrode.
Batch experiments showed that 96% of SIPX was removed via the electrosorption and electrochemical advanced oxidation processes at 1 V. Carbon disulfide (CS2) was generated as a by-product of the xanthate oxidation.
Adsorption/desorption cycle tests revealed that the ion exchange resin/PVDF electrode has high adsorption capacity, and the maximum adsorption could not be achieved within 60 min of adsorption times. The total xanthate removed in the final adsorption stage of eight cycles was 323 mg/m2, corresponding to 34.1% of xanthate from a 20 mg/L xanthate solution that flowed 0.4 mL per min at 1 V for 60 min of adsorption. In the desorption stage, some of the adsorbed xanthate was released back into the solution and oxidized to CS2, which was adsorbed by the electrodes in the following adsorption stage.
INNOVATION PROCESSES IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION OF THE PRC
Authors: PETRUNEVA R.M. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, TOPORKOVA O.V. ,   Volgograd State Technical University
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the innovative development of engineering education in the PRC in the last decade. The authors examine the changes that have occurred in China engineering education since the government of the PRC launched the New Engineering Education Initiative as a response to the country's signing the Washington Agreement in 2016 and the need to train highly qualified engineering personnel for Industry 4.0. The article concludes that the main innovative changes in the system of engineering education in China at the present stage include diversifying of the role of various universities in ensuring the quality of higher technical education, increasing the role of industrial partners, developing national standards for specialists in accordance with international standards.
Democracy-driven governance
Authors: Azkune Torres Jon , Zubiaga Garate Mario , Etxebarria Respaldiza Eki
Published: July 2024

In the following article we analyze the relationship between different governance models and democratisation. To do so, we first address the more structural dimension of the issue. We observe that there is a structural relationship between governance and neoliberal governmentality; however, we find models such as those proposed by Sonia Bussu and Adrián Bua that offer us instruments to think of alternative ways of approaching the issue. Furthermore, we analyze their theoretical framework in relation to consolidated proposals such as Charles Tilly's theory of democracy. Finally, we apply the theoretical concepts to the case of Hernani Burujabe, an innovative case of democracy-driven governance.
Counter-hegemonic uses of law in struggles for freedom of movement in the Central Mediterranean
Authors: Santer Kiri Olivia , Gennari Lucia
Published: July 2024

Law constitutes the architecture of the governance of global mobility. It regulates the irreducible impulse to move, binding people to territories through the institution of citizenship and limiting the possibilities of crossing international borders. Law can also be mobilised to secure the rights of people on the move. In the Mediterranean various actors interact across a densely entangled legal landscape involving the Law of the sea, fundamental rights and asylum, and public law rules granting control and repressive powers to states for border protection and crime prevention. This article asks if — and under which conditions — law can take on counter-hegemonic qualities in the struggles for freedom of movement. It argues that legal interventions that support migrants on the move can be counter-hegemonic if they combine different approaches regarding the legal responsibility of states and when they support migratory claims to enter European territory without focusing only on the issue of international protection.
Introducción
Authors: Ahedo Gurrutxaga Igor , Zugaza Uxue , Lekue Iago
Published: July 2024

Este artículo cartografía el despliegue de las innovaciones democráticas institucionales y diversas expresiones de participación que emergen desde lógicas irruptivas al objeto de mejorar la democracia “con” o “frente” a la institución. En diálogo con las reflexiones más recientes y punteras en la academia, en el texto se ponen en valor tres elementos claves que articulan este monográfico. En primer lugar, la necesidad de avanzar más allá de la mera institucionalización de la participación para lograr que la lógica democrática arraigue en la cultura política, social e institucional. En segundo lugar, la importancia de la protesta y la irrupción como elemento de democratización. En tercer lugar, la necesidad de ampliar la mirada al análisis de la democracia con el estudio de los espacios instituyentes que funcionan al margen de la institución.
Awareness Gaps in the Public Nature of Korea’s Healthcare
System*
Authors: KIM Do-Kyong
Published: July 2024

Medical care is an essential social service that supports other valued goods,
such as life, health, safety, and the guarantee of social opportunities. In many
countries, access to medical care is provided through public health insurance
systems. South Korea’s medical insurance system, which has expanded at an
unprecedented rate in recent decades, performs very well by several
internationally recognized indicators. However, excessive government
regulations, a private-centered supply of medical resources, and overuse of the
system by patients have led to a misallocation of medical resources. This
article examines the supply and use of medical care by the Korean government,
the medical community, patients, and citizens, highlighting awareness gaps in
the public value and nature of medical care. Recognizing this issue is the first
step in building a sustainable medical system that ensures that medical
resources are appropriately allocated and utilized.
Tunable UV ∼ IR frequency comb generation via high-order sideband generation
Authors: Kim Jeail , Kang Hwihyeon , Elu Ugaitz , Kim Dasol , Haberstroh Florian , Sidiropoulos Themistoklis , Steinle Tobias , Baudisch Matthias , Ortmann Lisa , Landsman Alexandra S. , Biegert Jens , Chacón Alexis , Kim Dong Eon
Published: July 2024

We propose the generation of a widely tunable UV-to-IR frequency comb by high-order sideband generation (HSB) spectrum emitted from semiconductors. In our theoretical simulations, we demonstrate the high-order sideband signals of two series (2m

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= 0.4 eV, 3.1 μm) driver pulses to ZnSe target. Our experimental observations confirmed the UV (4.7 eV, 263 nm and 3.9 eV, 317 nm) HSB generation.
Konsumsi Ikan Gabus Mempercepat Penyembuhan Luka Pasca Bedah Caesar di RSAU Jakarta
Authors: Alfisyah Miladiah  , Luluk Eka Meylawati  , Siti Rochanah  , Muhamad Iqbal
Published: July 2024

Ikan gabus merupakan ikan air tawar yang banyak manfaat yaitu asam amino non-esensial yang dikandungnya sangat penting dalam penyembuhan luka pada manusia. Ikan gabus banyak dikonsumsi oleh orang pasca operasi untuk membantu pemulihan luka operasi. Penelitian deskriptif mengidentifikasi manfaat ikan gabus dalam membantu penyembuhan luka operasi pasca melahirkan caesar. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada dua orang pasca persalinan caesar. Pasien 1 konsumsi ikan gabus sedangkan pasien 2 tidak mengkonsumsi ikan gabus. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode wawancara, observasi, dan pemeriksaan fisik. Alat ukur yang digunakan yaitu lembar observasi luka operasi dengan REEDA (Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge, Approximation) dan skala nyeri. Ikan gabus dikonsumsi pasien satu kali sehari selama 4 hari di RSAU Jakarta. Hasil:  Pasien 1 skor REEDA yaitu 1, skala nyeri 1, sedangkan pasien 2 yaitu skor REEDA adalah 2 dan skala nyeri 2. Kesimpulan: Konsumsi Ikan gabus baik dalam mempercepat penyembuhan luka terutama pada ibu pasca melahirkan caesar sehingga baik ditambahkan dalam konsumsi harian pasca operasi caesar.
 
Cork fish is a freshwater fish that has many benefits, namely the non-essential amino acids it contains are very important in wound healing in humans. Cork fish is widely consumed by people after surgery to help the recovery of surgical wounds. Descriptive research identifies the benefits of cork fish in helping wound healing after cesarean delivery. This study was conducted on two people after cesarean delivery. Patient 1 consumed cork fish while patient 2 did not consume cork fish. This study used interview, observation, and physical examination methods. The measuring instruments used were a surgical wound observation sheet with REEDA (Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge, Approximation) and a pain scale. Cork fish was consumed by patients once a day for 4 days at RSAU Jakarta. Results:  Patient 1 REEDA score is 1, pain scale is 1, while patient 2 is REEDA score is 2 and pain scale is 2. Conclusion: Consumption of cork fish is good in accelerating wound healing, especially in mothers after cesarean delivery so it is good to be added to daily consumption after cesarean section.
Female Academics Career Development - Stories from Senior Female Academics in Tanzania’s Public Universities
Authors:   Institute of Accountancy Arusha, Tarimo Elias , Swai Idda ,   Mzumbe University
Published: July 2024

This paper investigates the career experiences of female academics in Tanzanian public universities, employing a qualitative methodology to elucidate their career development trajectories. Data were collected through interviews with senior female academics and a comprehensive literature review and analysed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that career advancement among these women is driven by a desire for professional growth, a commitment to excellence, the influence of role models, family support, efforts to challenge cultural norms, and opportunities provided by scholarships. The study concludes that personal dedication and growth motivation are critical in promoting the career advancement of female academics. It recommends fostering collaborative research, publication, outreach, and consultancy initiatives among male and female academics to support the career development of women in public universities in Tanzania. Keywords: Female academics, Career development, Senior positions, Public universities, Tanzania
Evidence of Factors Hindering Establishment of Viable Rural Development Action in Eastern Cape Municipalities
Authors:   Walter Sisulu University, Mpongwana Zibongiwe , Cishe Elphina ,   Walter Sisulu University
Published: July 2024

Efforts aimed at assuaging rural areas in South Africa date back to the post-transition-to-democracy era in 1994. During this era, reforms and policy interventions aimed to enhance rural development, with a focus on economic growth within rural landscapes. The main argument in this article is that implementing viable rural development action requires a collaborative effort to address complex aspects of societal and economic transformation. The article draws from a study that examined factors hindering the successful establishment of viable rural development actions in the O.R. Tambo and Amahlathi District municipalities. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with 19 participants, including local economic development officers, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and councillors. The data were analysed using Atlas ti 9 software. The findings highlight several limitations in addressing local development actions, including malfunctioning leadership, climate change, criminal activity, limited access to reliable markets, and funding and skills deficits. To drive change, collaborative action platforms should be established to facilitate the sharing of traditional and innovative knowledge among rural communities and other non-state agents. Leveraging this knowledge and skills can lead to the adoption of best practices and new technologies. The article contributes to a body of knowledge that informs rural development policies and explores alternative ways of achieving development goals such as the infusion of best practices from exclusive top-down approaches to bottom-up approaches. Keywords: Viable rural development action, Economic growth, Bottom-up approach
Invasive group A Streptococcus infection (Streptococcus pyogenes): Current situation in Spain
Authors: Martín-Delgado Mari Cruz , De Lucas Ramos Pilar , García-Botella Alejandra , Cantón Rafael , García-Lledó Alberto , Hernández-Sampelayo Teresa , Gómez-Pavón Javier , González del Castillo Juan , Martín Sánchez Francisco Javier , Martínez-Sellés Manuel , Molero García José María , Moreno Guillén Santiago , Rodríguez-Artalejo Fernando , Ruiz-Galiana Julián , Burillo Almudena , Muñoz Patricia , Calvo Rey Cristina , Catalán-González Mercedes , Cendejas-Bueno Emilio , Halperin-Benito Ana Verónica , Recio Raúl , Viñuela-Benítez Carmen , Bouza Emilio
Published: July 2024

Group A ß-hemolytic Streptococcus (S. pyogenes), also known as GAS, is a Gram-positive bacterium. It can be easily identified in the microbiology laboratory by its ability to hemolyse blood in culture media. This bacterium is highly virulent due to its production of enzymes and toxins, and its ability to cause immunologically mediated diseases such as rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. GAS is the primary cause of bacterial pharyngotonsillitis, although it is typically a benign and non-invasive disease. However, it also has the potential to cause severe skin and soft tissue infections, necrotising fasciitis, bacteraemia and endocarditis, pneumonia and empyema, and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, without any age or predisposition limits. The term invasive GAS disease (iGAS) is used to refer to this group of conditions. In more developed countries, iGAS disease has declined thanks to improved hygiene and the availability of antibiotics. For example, rheumatic fever has practically disappeared in countries such as Spain. However, recent data suggests a potential increase in some iGAS diseases, although the accuracy of this data is not consistent. Because of this, the COVID and Emerging Pathogens Committee of the Illustrious Official College of Physicians of Madrid (ICOMEM) has posed several questions about invasive GAS infection, especially its current situation in Spain. The committee has enlisted the help of several experts in the field to answer these questions. The following lines contain the answers that we have collaboratively produced, aiming to assist not only the members of ICOMEM but also anyone interested in this topic.
A SISU Research Project on Cognitive Mechanisms and Student Interpreters’ Skill Acquisition – Introducing a New Framework: “the Cognitive Quartet”
Authors: NEWTON ZOÉ
Published: July 2024

Abstract The intersection between working memory (WM) and interpreting studies has been broadly examined by scholars who have adopted a whole variety of approaches to testing out theories or hypotheses. This article aims to transcend the conventional association between WM
capacity and student interpreters’ skill acquisition; we suspect that there are more related elements.Upon careful examination of prior studies on WM in interpretation, we found no universally applicable or standardized approach to the subject. Hence, in our research project, we
chose to build upon existing work whilst incorporating insights from professional interpreters, teachers, academics and, notably, students.We propose that WM capacity is part of a “cognitive quarter”, comprising attention and focus, language processing skills, and the meta-cognitive
psychological construct of self-confidence. We reformulated an earlier research question accordingly: In what ways do the cognitive mechanisms forming the cognitive quartet (namely, working memory capacity; attention & focus; language processing skills; and student interpreters’
self-confidence) impact interpreter skill acquisition?This reframing led us to formulate five new hypotheses (and related null-hypotheses). The cognitive quartet’s components raise questions about their interrelationships. What relationship exists between the components of this
quartet? How does the cognitive quartet interact with student interpreters’ skill acquisition? Are all members of the quartet significant for the development of competences; is there, indeed, a hierarchy between the members of the quartet in this regard? Answers to these inquiries are
yet to be discovered.
Academia and International Organizations: An Exploration of UN Language Services and Implications for Universities Teaching Translation and Interpretation
Authors: SHENG HAO
Published: July 2024

Abstract This paper explores the collaboration between academia and international organizations (IOs), focusing on the United Nations (UN) language services, and the implications of such collaboration for universities teaching translation and interpretation (T&I). By
examining the historical development, current practices and latest trends in UN language services, the paper describes a comprehensive ecology of language services at the UN. It then highlights the UN’s commitment to multilingualism as a core value, emphasising the significance of high-quality
language services in fostering effective multilingual communication among member states. The paper then explores the strategic partnership between Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) and the UN, showcasing how such collaborations can enhance T&I training programs to meet the
UN’s operational needs and outreach goals. Finally, it addresses the broader implications for T&I training universities, suggesting targeted measures to align academic training with the practical demands of IOs. This study aims to enhance an understanding of academia’s role
and function in supporting IOs, and to delineate approaches through which universities might better adapt to cater for the evolving needs and requirements of IOs. It advocates for intensified collaboration and the longer-term development of training programs aimed at fostering a pool of reserve
talents for IOs.
The Value of Mangroves to Domestic Tourists and Local Households in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Authors: Malik Abdul , Lynham John , Ali Muhammad Ichsan , Jalil Abd. Rasyid , Rahim Abd. , Rahmawati Andi
Published: July 2024

Environmental valuation studies in developing countries often focus on popular tourist destinations. However, their relevance to less visited sites must also be demonstrated to value and protect diverse natural habitats effectively. This article evaluates the economic value of mangrove
tourism services in the Sinjai District of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Data were collected from local households and tourists. Although the annual value of mangrove tourism in the Sinjai District of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, is approximately US$32,000, it significantly lags behind the
direct yearly use value of mangrove extraction activities, which totals around US$720,000. These findings highlight the imperative to boost the economic contribution of mangrove tourism as a viable alternative income source to fishing and aquaculture. Enhancing the value of mangrove
tourism fosters sustainable development and safeguards critical ecosystems.
Size adaptation: Do you know it when you see it?
Authors: Yousif Sami R. , Clarke Sam
Published: July 2024

The visual system adapts to a wide range of visual features, from lower-level features like color and motion to higher-level features like causality and, perhaps, number. According to some, adaptation is a strictly perceptual phenomenon, such that the presence of adaptation licenses the claim that a feature is truly perceptual in nature. Given the theoretical importance of claims about adaptation, then, it is important to understand exactly when the visual system does and does not exhibit adaptation. Here, we take as a case study one specific kind of adaptation: visual adaptation to size. Supported by evidence from four experiments, we argue that, despite robust effects of size adaptation in the lab, (1) size adaptation effects are phenomenologically underwhelming (in some cases, hardly appreciable at all), (2) some effects of size adaptation appear contradictory, and difficult to explain given current theories of size adaptation, and (3) prior studies on size adaptation may have failed to isolate size as the adapted dimension. Ultimately, we argue that while there is evidence to license the claim that size adaptation is genuine, size adaptation is a puzzling and poorly understood phenomenon.
Semantic meaning enhances feature-binding but not quantity or precision of locations in visual working memory
Authors: Sahar Tomer , Gronau Nurit , Makovski Tal
Published: July 2024

Recent studies showed that real-world items are better remembered in visual working memory (VWM) than visually similar stimuli that are stripped of their semantic meaning. However, the exact nature of this advantage remains unclear. We used meaningful and meaningless stimuli in a location-reproduction VWM task. Employing a mixture-modeling analysis, we examined whether semantic meaning enables more item locations to be remembered, whether it improves the precision of the locations stored in memory, or whether it improves binding between the specific items and their locations. Participants were presented with streams of four (Experiments 1 & 2) or six (Experiment 3) real-world items, or their scrambled, meaningless counterparts. Each item was presented at a unique location, and the task was to reproduce one item’s location. Overall, location memory was consistently better for real-world items compared with their scrambled counterparts. Furthermore, the results revealed that participants were less likely to make swap errors for the meaningful items, but there was no effect of conceptual meaning on the guess rate or the precision of the report. In line with previous findings, these results indicate that conceptual meaning enhances VWM for arbitrary stimulus properties such as item location, and this improvement is primarily due to a more efficient identity-location binding rather than an increase in the quantity or quality (precision) of the locations held in memory.
Chiral bifunctional sulfide-catalyzed enantioselective bromolactonizations of α- and β-substituted 5-hexenoic acids
Authors: Sumida Sao , Okuno Ken , Mori Taiki , Furuya Yasuaki , Shirakawa Seiji
Published: July 2024

Enantioselective halolactonizations of sterically less hindered alkenoic acid substrates without substituents on the carbon–carbon double bond have remained a formidable challenge. To address this limitation, we report herein the asymmetric bromolactonization of 5-hexenoic acid derivatives catalyzed by a BINOL-derived chiral bifunctional sulfide.
Neurociencia y sus Campos de Acción
Authors: Triviño Burbano María Vanessa
Published: July 2024

La neurociencia es una interdisciplina del siglo XXI que llego para transformar al mundo desde el contexto educativo hasta el marketing con el fin que se comprenda los procesos de sinapsis, la influencia de los neurotransmisores en la conducta humana, correlación del sistema endocrino y nervioso, los distintos métodos de neurorrehabilitación. El objetivo de la investigación consiste es proporcionar a la comunidad las concepciones de la neurociencia en las áreas de la salud, la educación, la psicología, las ventas y su importancia en el avance del conocimiento humano. La redacción de esta investigación se ha recurrido a búsqueda en base de datos de tesis y artículos científicos de actualidad de revistas indexadas nacionales e internacionales, que ayudan y forman teorías de rigor científico. El trabajo tuvo un enfoque cualitativo, mientras que su diseño es no experimental y descriptivo. Es analítico, descriptivo y bibliográfico. Se emplea la técnica de la indagación fidedigna, y como herramienta el análisis - sistemático. Se inicia con aportes inductivas hasta concluir con situaciones globales. En este trabajo se ha presentado una limitación que es no evidenciar una población y muestra, solo datos bibliográficos, se debe indagar en los distintos lugares a través de encuestas o entrevistas a alguna persona que haya sido favorecida de uno de los avances de esta disciplina para ofrecer mejores resultados. El escrito espera ser un aporte a la formación de los lectores.
EDUCAÇÂO ANDRAGÓGICA EM MOÇAMBIQUE NA PERSPECTIVA DA GEOGRAFIA FENOMENOLÓGICA
Authors: Silva Marco Antonio Santos da , Silva Gilcileide Rodrigues da
Published: July 2024

A experiência de fazer parte de uma equipe multidisciplinar em expedição a Moçambique para treinamento de um grupo operacional de uma multinacional permitiu vivenciar os conhecimentos práticos relativos à percepção de risco nas suas atividades laborais. A metodologia adotada partiu da ciência educacional andragógica, cujos pilares são: necessidade, autoconceito e experiência anterior do aprendiz; prontidão e motivação para aprender. Pela perspectiva fenomenológica em Geografia, observou-se o fenômeno durante a rotina de trabalho do grupo, buscando a compreensão dos sujeitos sobre si e sua relação com os riscos eminentes. A abordagem metodológica adotada permitiu cultivar vivências preventivas no ambiente de trabalho e ainda contribuiu para a redução de acidentes e o aumento da segurança no ambiente laboral
O CENTRO ESTUDANTAL CEARENSE: APERFEIÇOAMENTO MORAL, SOCIAL, EUGÊNICO E INTELECTUAL DOS ESTUDANTES CEARENSES
Authors: Abreu Maciel Carolina Maria
Published: July 2024

Nos anos 1930, momento de turbulência na vida política, econômica e cultural do país, frente os conflitos decorrentes do fim da República Oligárquica e consolidação do governo constitucional de Getúlio Vargas, os estudantes, grupo heterogêneo que participou de momentos decisórios da vida política e sociocultural do Brasil, começaram a se organizarem em agremiações que propunham unir estes sujeitos em prol da luta por direitos para a categoria. Temos como exemplo, a fundação da União Nacional dos Estudantes, em 1937. Sabemos que muito antes da criação da UNE já haviam estudantes se movimentando, porém, eram grupos independentes, que lutavam por pautas específicas. Partindo dessa ideia, este trabalho tem como objetivo compreender como se deu a formação do movimento estudantil cearense, a partir da criação do Centro Estudantal Cearense, agremiação fundada em 1931, com a finalidade de ser um suporte de luta e assistência ao coletivo de estudantes do Ceará. Utilizamos como fontes alguns periódicos com maior circulação na sociedade cearense como Gazeta de Notícias, Unitário e O Nordeste. Assim, pudemos entender que importância foi dada aos assuntos estudantis pela imprensa e outros setores sociais. Analisamos também o jornal Folha Estudantal, periódico produzido pelo Centro Estudantal Cearense, que tinha como princípio difundir e glorificar as ações e personalidades de relevância do meio estudantil. Ao longo da pesquisa pudemos observar que a criação de uma entidade que desse conta de uma categoria tão múltipla, como são os estudantes, possibilitou a construção de um modelo estudantil que deveria ser referência de moralidade e bons costumes.
RELATÓRIO DE ATIVIDADE DE CAMPO: BACIA HIDROGRÁFICA DO IGARAPÉ MATO GROSSO, PORTO VELHO/RO PARA ESTUDO DE SEDIMENTOS COM MÉTODO FINGERPRINTING
Authors: Silva Selma Maria de Arruda , Nunes Adriana Cristina da Silva , Oliveira Celso Pereira de , Lima Jansen Sales de , Melo Raysa Sena de , Aguiar Tamires Cunha de
Published: July 2024

Este relatório detalha o delineamento da bacia do Igarapé Mato Grosso com geoprocessamento, uso do software QGIS, GRASS e SAGA. A análise geoespacial incluiu o pré-processamento de imagens SRTM, criação de mosaicos, recorte da área de interesse, correção de dados e aplicação de funções para corrigir depressões espúria. O reconhecimento de campo objetivou levantar informações para pesquisa de doutorado com tema sobrea dinâmica de processos erosivos, fonte de sedimento, sedimento de fundo e sedimento em suspensão com aplicação do método fingerprinting. Foram observados elementos naturais e artificiais da paisagem e a inteiração com moradores locais foram importantes para conhecer a morfologia da drenagem. As informações coletadas em campo subsidiaram a escolha da área de estudo.