bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of Aloe secundiflora crude plant extract against Candida albicans and Penicillium marneffei
Authors: Ndiba Patrick Mutharia , Waihenya Rebecca
Published: December 2022

Abstract

Medicinal plants have been used in production of various drugs singly or in combination and even as principal raw material for the production of other conventional medicines. There are a number of Aloe species that grow wildly in Kenya. Ten mature leaves of Aloe secundiflora were collected and the crude plant extract was obtained and prepared according to Waihenya et al., 2003. It was then tested for antifungal activity against Candida albicans and Penicillium marneffei.  In- vitro studies on the efficacy of crude extracts of A. secundiflora on C.albicans and P. marneffei were conducted. The results of the study revealed considerable zones of inhibition of Candida albicans growth caused by Aloe secundiflora crude plant extract on Sabouraoud agar. There was also growth inhibition of the Penicillium marneffei which is known to cause infections in immunosuppressed hosts and in non-AIDS patients with hematological malignancies and those receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Our results suggests that, the extract can be used to prevent the aflatoxins caused by Aspergillus species and the superficial mycosis that result from fungal infection and probably any other kind of mycoses. Further studies are required starting with experimental models to establish the in-vivo activity of the crude extract, the active ingredient, dosage and safety of A.secundiflora, before recommending it for clinical use.

 

Keywords: Aloe secundiflora, Immunosuppressed hosts, Crude extract, Candida albicans, Penicillium marneffei
In the cultural mirror: Influence of cultural factors on adoption of sanitation practices in rural areas
Authors: Eliud Grace Kasiva , Kirimi Lilian Mukiri , Mburugu Kirema Nkanata , Kiogora Domenic
Published: December 2022

Provision of adequate sanitation is among the common approaches of preventing sanitation-related diseases. However, provision of sanitation facilities may not be a sustainable sanitation solution unless the population’s behavior changes and a positive perception is embraced. This paper examined the influence of cultural factors on adoption of sanitation practices in rural areas. The article was based on field research that employed convergent research design where both qualitative and quantitative data was gathered simultaneously. Quantitative data was gathered using structured questionnaires from 100 household heads selected using stratified and proportionate simple random sampling techniques. Qualitative data was collected using an interview guide from a purposively selected focus group consisting of 9 participants. The findings were organized into themes and presented in narratives. Quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 which generated descriptive and inferential statistics to unveil the relationship between variables. From the findings, adoption of unimproved toilets was the main form of sanitation practices covering a mean of 3.3094. A unit increase in gender roles led to a 0.147 increase in adoption of sanitation practices (p-value=0.000) and a unit increase in traditions led to a 0.032 decrease in adoption of sanitation practices (p-value=0.014) in the area. Some denominations associated diarrhea with demons other than poor sanitation which was seen to facilitate poor sanitation practices. Residents believed that faeces left in the open could be used for witchcraft purposes, a tradition which had a positive impact on eradicating open defecation. Gender roles like fetching water, collecting firewood and livestock rearing in lonely places facilitated open defecation. The study recommended women inclusion in household sanitation matters and incorporation of religious leaders as advocates of sanitation behavior change. The study also recommended the need for future studies to examine adoption of sanitation practices alongside environmental, demographic and economic factors.
Adsorption of Pb(II), Hg(II) and Cu(II) ions on azacrown ether grafted chitosan films
Authors: Toeri Julius , Mungai George
Published: December 2022

The adsorption and desorption of Cu(II), Pb(II) and Hg(II) ions from aqueous solutions by porous azacrown ether grafted chitosan films (Ch-DAC) were studied in a batch adsorption system. The porous Ch-DAC films were prepared by hydroamination reaction of azacrown ether activated double bonds with chitosan by changing the proportion of Ch/DAC with 1:0, 1:0.125, 1:0.167, 1:0.25 and 1:0.5 ratios. Characteristics of the films such as pH of aqueous slurry, pH of zero-point charge (pHzpc), surface area and pore volume, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Field Emission - Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) were investigated. Factors influencing adsorption performance such as pH of the solution, metal ion concentration, adsorbent dosage and the DAC content were studied. Batch studies, investigating film adsorption capacity and adsorption isotherms for Pb(II), Hg(II) and Cu(II) ion adsorption equilibrium correlated well with Langmuir model. The maximum capacity for the adsorption of Pb(II), Hg(II) and Cu(II) ions calculated from the Langmuir isotherm was 256, 200 and 143 mg/g respectively. Compared with the pure non-grafted chitosan films, the azacrown ether films were proved to have better sorption performance for the Pb(II), Hg(II) and Cu(II) ions at pH 5 to 6.
Geophysical Analysis Using Proton Precession Magnetometer GSM-19T as Information on Fault Presence in Medana, North Lombok, Indonesia
Authors: Anwar Haerul , Ipmawan Vico Luthfi , Sriyakul Thanaporn
Published: December 2022

Lombok island is included in one of the areas prone to earthquakes due to the existence of a subduction zone resulting from the meeting of the Indian-Australian Plate. In this study, the magnetic method was used to determine the subsurface structure of the fault as a research objective. The instrument used in this study consisted of a Proton Precession Magnetometer GSM-19T v7.0 Geomagnet measuring instrument with an accuracy of 0.1 nT to measure the total magnetic field strength. Garmin 60CSx GPS to determine position (latitude and longitude), elevation, time and point of measurement location. The geological compass determines the position and direction of the north-south fault which includes the dip/strike. Some software is also used in processing this geomagnetic data, namely Software (Numeri, Mag2DC, Surfer 9.0) and MS Excel 2013. Based on the results of data processing with 2D and Mag2DC forward modeling, the subsurface structure is obtained in the form of a normal fault, with the average susceptibility value is 0.00605 in Susceptibility (SI) which is a type of limestone. The depth of this normal fault is estimated to be at a depth of 31.5 meters to 74.0 meters.
Avtur Waste Treatment to Produce Useful Fuel Products based on ASTM Standard
Authors: Nurhudaeni Dwi , Sabara Zakir , Suryanto Andi , Junisu Belda Amelia , Septiariva Iva Yenis , Fanani Riza Aldiansyah
Published: December 2022

The many avtur samples that are tested every month has an impact on avtur waste that accumulates in the PT. Pertamina Lubricant PU Jakarta laboratory. Avtur wastes are usually just thrown away without being processed again. This study focuses on the utilization of avtur test results waste by knowing the quality of avtur waste with flash point, distillation, freezing point, density and color test parameters. The aims of this research are to solve the problem of waste from avtur testing results by reusing avtur waste to become a product so as to reduce the occurrence of losses. The first step is to prepare a sample of waste from avtur test results and then perform tests on the flash point, distillation, freezing point, density and color test parameters. After that, avtur waste was formulated: avtur ASTM standard T.107 with variations in the formulation, namely 5% LA : A, 10% LA : A, 15% LA : A and 20% LA : A. After that, the mixing process was carried out for 15 minutes using a stirrer motor with a speed of 300 rpm (rotations per minute). Then flash point, distillation, freezing point, density and color tests were carried out to get results that match the specifications of the avtur. The results showed that the formulation of the avtur test results: avtur according to American Standard Testing and Material (ASTM) standard had met the avtur specifications. Where the best formulation was found in 10% avtur waste formulation with test value of color : 25, density : 802.4 Kg/m3, flash point : 42.5 oC, freezing point : -55.0 oC and distillation (IBP : 156.0 oC, 10 % : 172.0 oC, 50% : 194.0 oC , 90% : 225.0 oC, End Point : 257.0 oC. Based on the results of the formulation testing that has been carried out, the avtur test results formulated with ASTM standard for avtur have met the company's quality standards.
Covid-19 Is Not A Barrier To Learning: A Lesson Learned From Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Maimunah Iffat , Haque Arina
Published: December 2022

Mentoring and tutoring are fundamental needs for students, which should be able to run on an ongoing basis. Especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, mentoring and tutoring as a solution to strengthen understanding of school concepts and subjects for students in Islamic boarding schools. When students feel that there are difficulties in understanding school lessons due to the less than optimal online learning process and limited access to electronic media, mentoring, and tutoring are solutions that are able to bridge students in mastering school lessons, completing assignments, and question exercises. This service took place based on the results of observations and interviews related to the needs and anxieties of students regarding the learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mentoring and tutoring are carried out using interactive discussion methods with students, as well as understanding the concept of subjects by completing non-religious subject matter exercises. Based on the results of the research obtained, mentoring and tutoring for students can help the students' learning process and their understanding of school lessons become better, as well as mentoring and study guidance being able to build motivation and enthusiasm for student learning to be better. Mentoring and tutoring are also able to formulate learning models to be more fun and happy because they can develop the concept of "learning and collaborating", by creating "learning communities and learning spaces", so that during the mentoring and guidance process, students become more enthusiastic in learning.
Sosialisasi Covid-19: Bahaya dan Pencegahannya Terhadap Masyarakat Pekon Landbaw Kecamatan Gisting Kabupaten Tanggamus
Authors: Pambudi Pandu Lungguh , Putra Fredi Ganda
Published: December 2022

The Community Service Program in the form of socialization was carried out on the basis of collaboration between KKN-DR students at UIN Raden Intan Lampung with Pekon Landbaw Officials, Gisting District, Tangamus Regency, Lampung to provide socialization to the community regarding the dangers of Covid-19 and how to prevent it. Based on the service carried out, there are still many people in Pekon Landbaw who have not followed the health protocol rules that have been set by the government. The method used in this community service activity is door to door socialization about the prevention of Covid-19 through clean living behavior. The purpose of this service is to anticipate and prevent the spread of the corona virus in the community of 20 families in Pekon Landbaw. The result of this service activity is that the people of Pekon Landbaw, Gisting District, Tanggamus Regency have the knowledge and ability to anticipate the spread of Covid-19 through clean living behavior and are more alert and calm in the face of the ongoing pandemic.
Socialization and Debriefing in Educating Mentally Retarded Children: Optimizing Teacher Strategies in Teaching
Authors: Huda Syamsul
Published: December 2022

Various strategies that have been used in teaching mental retardation include promoting an emotional approach, thoroughness and strengthening of children's abilities. But in reality, educating mentally retarded children is not easy to accept in teaching. They prefer to play alone and find it difficult to respond to every event and experience what they get. For that we need a strategy in educating so that the teaching and learning system becomes optimal. The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of mentally retarded children to understand PAI subjects. This study uses a qualitative approach, which is a research procedure that produces descriptive data in the form of written or spoken words from people or observed behavior from people (subjects themselves). To obtain data that is as expected, this research uses two methods of data collection, namely interviews and observations. The study has a strategy that needs to be done by teachers, in educating mentally retarded children in PAI subjects, is to use individual learning. This individual learning is considered effective and efficient, considering that mentally retarded students have below average intelligence, as well as their lack of ability in socializing and communicating.
Flannel Fabric Handicraft Training to Increase Entrepreneurial Interest in the Budi Lestari Community South Lampung
Authors: Al Arif M Yasin , Hasanah Ida Faridatul , Aridan Muhammad , Wibowo Muhammad Farhan , Oktarini Widya
Published: December 2022

Considering the increasing number of unemployed and the depletion of job vacancies, so many people are struggling with the economy. This flannel craft training aims to increase the interest in entrepreneurship of housewives in Purwosari hamlet. Flannel fabric is attracting attention and many fans among the public. This study uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method with 4 stages, namely planning, action, observation, and reflection. This flannel craft training lasted for 1 day and was attended by 40 participants from housewives from the Purwosari hamlet. The products made are brooches and keychains made of flannel. Interest in entrepreneurship increased from 39.3% or in the category of less interest to 90.1% or in the category of very interest. With this training, it is hoped that it can be a solution to the difficulties of the family economy and can create jobs through entrepreneurship
Numeracy Training: Applying Jarimatika Method in Elementary School Students of Border Area Nunpene East Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Hijriani Lailin , Siahaan Meiva Marthaulina Lestari , Simarmata Justin Eduardo , Missa Yeni , Tampani Margarita , Talan Nelciana
Published: December 2022

The numeracy skill of elementary school students in border area Nunpene East Nusa Tenggara is still relatively low. This is caused by the students’ habit use counting aid such as calculators. Therefore, it is necessary to have a Lecturer activity in the community to help elementary school students which aim to improve their numeracy skills. Because mathematics teaches various skills, one of which is counting. So that the ability to count is a fundamental thing that must be mastered by students when they learn mathematics. One of learning method that can be done to improve students' numeracy skills is by applying the Jarimatika method which involves the students' own organs directly. Indirectly cognitive and psychomotor abilities will develop simultaneously so as to increase the efficiency of students' counting speed. As for the steps of the service, the method are including the introduction of the counting method, assistance during the learning process, then providing an evaluation. The results of this training are that after the training, it can be seen from the posttest results that students have increased their numeracy skills using the Jarimatika method. As well as increasing the knowledge of mathematics teachers regarding the use of the Jarimatika method as an alternative method of numeracy
Damen (Rice Straw) Waste and Eggshell as Liquid Organic Fertilizer: An Effort for New Business Opportunities
Authors: Muthoharoh Luluk , Sari Reni Permata , Pamungkas Muhammad Putra , Komarudin Agus
Published: December 2022

The dissemination activity of exploring damen (rice straw) waste as liquid organic fertilizer is a form of Tridharma of higher education for community service practiced by four lecturers. This activity has several main goals: increasing public awareness, particularly among residents of RT 20 Sadar Sriwijaya Village, Bandar Sribhawono District, about the importance of utilizing damen waste to be used as liquid organic fertilizer, rather than being thrown away or simply burned after the harvesting process is complete. Socialization activities are carried out in two ways: material delivery and practice daily. Based on the socialization, it was discovered that the participants achieved the socialization's objectives with good criteria in general. As a result, the public knowledge, particularly among residents of RT 20 Sadar Sriwijaya Village, Bandar Sribhawono District, East Lampung Regency, on the use of damen waste and chicken eggshell waste is still low, so socialization is required to raise awareness of the use of agricultural waste as fertilizer
ANALISIS PENYEBAB KETIDAKLENGKAPAN PENGISIAN RESUME MEDIS PASIEN RAWAT INAP RSUD KANJURUHAN MALANG
Authors: Ulum Miftachul
Published: December 2022

ABSTRAK
Resume medis adalah formulir yang harus diabadikan, dalam hal ini diabadikan berarti formulir resumemedisharusdisimpansebagaicatatanriwayatpenyakitpasienselamadirawatsampaikeluar rumahsakit.DokumenrekammedisrawatinapdiRSUDKanjuruhanKabupatenMalangditemukan bahwa banyak lembar ringkasan pulang (Resume) medis yang belum terisi dengan lengkap. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui penyebab ketidaklengkapan pengisian lembar ringkasan pulang (Resume)medisrawatinapdiRSUDKanjuruhanKabupatenMalang.Jenispenelitianiniadalahmix method dengan menggunakan diagram Fishbone ditinjau dari variabel 5M yaitu Man, Machine, Method, Media dan Motivation. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ketidaklengkapan pengisian lembar ringkasan pulang (Resume) medis rawat inap disebabkan tidak adanya SPO tentang kelengkapan pengisian lembar ringkasan pulang (Resume) medis, kurangnya kesadaran Dokter Penanggung Jawab Pelayanan dan petugas rekam medis terkait tentang pelatihan pentingnya kelengkapan pengisian dan kurangnya kepedulian pimpinan terhadap kinerja bawahannya. Sehingga dapat disarankanuntukmembuat,menetapkandanmensosialisasikanSPOtentangkelengkapanpengisian lembar ringkasan pulang, mengadakan atau mengikutsertakan dokter dan petugas rekam medis dalam kegiatan pelatihan dan seminar tentang rekam medis agar dapat menambah pengetahuan dan meningkatkanmotivasidokterdalampengisianrekammedismelaluipengembangankarier,promosi dan pemberian umpan balik dengan memberikan reward danpunishment.
RANCANG ULANG TATA LETAK RAK DAN PERALATAN KERJA DI UNIT RM SECARA ERGONOMIS DI RUMAH SAKIT TINGKAT III BRAWIJAYA SURABAYA
Authors: Ali Amir , Nurlaili Novita , Sudirman Sudirman , Setiawan Ade
Published: December 2022

Latar Belakang : Ruang penyimpanan berkas rekam medis di Rumah Sakit Tingkat III Brawijaya Surabaya berada di lantai satu memiliki luas 15 m x 8 m dan didalamnya terdapat 16 buah rak penyimpanan serta merupakan tempat penyimpanan BRM. Ruang penyimpanan berkas rekam medis di sini juga masih belum memenuhi standar ilmu ergonomi, Seperti tidak memaksimalkan pencarian berkas dan penempatan berkas saat dibutuhkan, Pengaturan tata letak yang belum baik membuat perekam medis tidak nyaman saat bekerja.

 

Tujuan : Tujuan dari penelitian adalah melakukan perancangan ulang tata letak rak dan peralatan kerja di unit rm secara ergonomis di RS Tingkat III Brawijaya Surabaya.

 

Metode : Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif yaitu dengan tujuan untuk merancang ulang tata letak rak dan peralatan kerja di ruang penyimpanan berkas rekam medis sesuai dengan standar ergonomi. Sampel penelitian menggunakan teknik total sampling yaitu semua anggota populasi digunakan menjadi sampel. Sampel yang digunakan yaitu 4 orang petugas rekam medis. Pengumpulan data melalui observasi menggunakan alat meter ukur.

 

Hasil                     : Untuk ukuran tata ruang filing di Rumah Sakit Tingkat III Brawijaya Surabaya yang disesuaikan dengan data antropometri petugas filing ialah tinggi rak 180 cm disesuaikan menjadi 185,5 cm, panjang rak 229,5 cm disesuaikan menjadi 142,5 cm, lebar rak 50 cm disesuaikan menjadi 54 cm, jarak antar rak 63 cm disesuaikan menjadi 102 cm, luas ruangan 120 m2. Ukuran yang dihasilkan dari pengukuran di Rumah Sakit Tingkat III Brawijaya Surabaya lebih kecil dibandingkan ukuran yang diperoleh dari hasil perhitungan.

 

Kesimpulan : Perancangan ruang penyimpanan BRM aktif di Rumah Sakit Tingkat III Brawijaya Surabaya yang sudah memenuhi standar ergonomi, dimana ruang kerja petugas penyimpanan BRM terasa lebih nyaman. Selain itu BRM dapat tersusun dengan rapi dan dapat menampung lebih banyak BRM, jarak antara rak satu dengan lainnya yang sudah memenuhi standar disbanding sebelumnya.
Raça, classe e morte: ensinando o contexto sociocultural da raça em Quito pós-metropolitana em Cuando me toque a mí, de Víctor Arreguí
Authors: Medina Manuel Fernando
Published: December 2022

Este artigo propõe que o filme equatoriano Cuando me toque a mí usa os ambientes urbanos como espaços heterotópicos que permitem ao diretor Víctor Arregui captar as complexidades das relações humanas entre membros de diferentes raças, no contexto colonial e pós-colonial latino-americano. Todos os protagonistas, principais e secundários, enfrentam situações cotidianas e enfrentam o conflito mais básico: a vida contra a morte. Arregui usa a fotografia, a encenação e o som para adaptar a forma ao conteúdo e entregar Quito como uma cidade cheia de solidão e escuridão onde membros das classes populares, geralmente pertencentes a raças e etnias mistas, cholos e indígenas. Os personagens aparecem presos em suas circunstâncias e a câmera captura seus estados apresentando quadros intermediários que os encurralam, como se estivessem em celas de prisão. Eles emergem como prisioneiros dos espaços urbanos pelos quais perambulam e representam Quito como a cena suprema de solidão e morte.
Risco de glicemia instável em pessoas idosas com diabetes mellitus tipo 2
Authors: Stival Marina Morato , Lima Luciano Ramos de , Costa Manoela Vieira Gomes da , Volpe Cris Renata Grou , Funghetto Silvana Schwerz , Pinho Diana Lúcia Moura
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: avaliar os fatores de risco do diagnóstico de enfermagem Risco de glicemia instável em pessoas idosas com diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Método: estudo transversal realizado com 152 pessoas idosas atendidas na atenção primária de agosto a outubro de 2021. Na consulta de enfermagem, avaliaram-se dados clínicos, perda de sensibilidade protetora plantar e checklist com fatores de risco do Risco de glicemia instável da NANDA. Empregaram-se análise descritiva e testes de associação. Resultados: 46,7% apresentaram HbA1c ≥ 7,0 e maior prevalência dos fatores de risco: Conhecimento insuficiente sobre o controle da doença (p<0,001); Conhecimento insuficiente sobre os fatores modificáveis (p<0,001); Controle insuficiente do diabetes (p<0,001); Falta de adesão ao plano de controle do diabetes (p=0,002); e Monitorização inadequada da glicemia (p<0,001). Conclusão: os fatores de risco foram relacionados ao conhecimento insuficiente e à falta de manejo com a doença, ressaltando a importância do enfermeiro no planejamento de cuidados adequado.
Fortalecimento da enfermagem nos diferentes contextos de atuação a partir da liderança: para além da prática, na política
Authors: Marziale Maria Helena Palucci
Published: December 2022

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Quetzalcóatl, hombre-dios. breve estudio comparativo a través de la obra de Søren Kierkegaard
Authors: Ortega-Villaseñor Humberto
Published: December 2022

En la última etapa de la vida del pensador danés Søren Kierkegaard, éste perseveró en revisar la trayectoria de sus pasos e interpretar su existencia como ligada y dirigida hacia Dios. Giro que llevó a la profundización en los significados múltiples que pueden llegar a desprenderse de su obra Ejercitación del cristianismo, la cual animó a que en este artículo se trascendieran los confines de su propio contexto cultural, a través de un viaje comparativo por parajes sistémicos distintos, como el de la civilización Mesoamericana.
Maternidad y división sexual del trabajo en "República" y "Leyes"
Authors: Sonna Valeria
Published: December 2022

El supuesto feminismo de República se ha discutido profusamente. Hay quienes ven en Platón un feminista avant la lettre; quienes descartan esta posibilidad, pero reconocen la propuesta de República como un gesto importante; y quienes descartan toda posibilidad de encontrar un rasgo feminista en Platón, así como en el diálogo. Partiendo de la idea de que el control de la reproducción y la sexualidad de las mujeres es por excelencia el lugar de dominación masculina, propongo problematizar el hecho de que, en República, el acceso de las mujeres a la administración de la pólis se basa en la disolución del vínculo entre la madre y sus hijos. Argumentaré que, bajo esta luz, la ciudad ideal de Leyes es un texto más interesante para abordar la problemática de las mujeres debido al aporte de su perspectiva sobre el derecho materno.
La doble perspectiva técnica y filosófica de Leibniz acerca de los infinitesimales: un camino hacia la idealidad de lo matemático
Authors: Raffo Quintana Federico , Esquisabel Oscar Miguel
Published: December 2022

En este trabajo trataremos de mostrar que la concepción de la ficcionalidad de las cantidades infinitas e infinitamente pequeñas sostenida por Leibniz al menos desde 1676 está enmarcada en una consideración más amplia, aunque todavía incipiente, acerca de la naturaleza de lo matemático en general, cuya consecuencia es que en la realidad no hay nada que posea, en sentido estricto, las propiedades de los objetos matemáticos. En este sentido, a partir del año señalado, Leibniz desarrolla argumentaciones que tienen la finalidad de probar que lo físico y lo matemático, dentro de lo cual incluimos también las ficciones matemáticas, pertenecen en cada caso a dominios de objetos con propiedades muy distintas. De esta manera, podría decirse que comienza en este período un camino en el pensamiento leibniziano que años más tarde, tras ulteriores reflexiones, desembocará en la distinción entre el ámbito de lo real y el de lo ideal.
Una religión a la altura de los tiempos (1914-1930). Notas para una filosofía de la religión en Ortega (II)
Authors: Rodríguez García Sonia E.
Published: December 2022

Este artículo continúa la investigación iniciada en «Los trasmundos del joven Ortega (1902-1914)». En esta ocasión, reconstruiré algunas ideas en torno a la religión y Dios presentes en los años correspondientes a la primera navegación de Ortega. El objetivo es superar las interpretaciones reduccionistas que rápidamente identifican a Ortega como una persona reacia a la religión. En primer lugar, recuperaré una categoría clave de la primera navegación, “la altura de los tiempos”, para mostrar cómo Ortega sitúa la religión entre otras formas superiores de la cultura que considera que deben avanzar. En segundo lugar, analizaré aquellos aspectos que harían una religión indigna de la altura de los tiempos y que motivan el ansia de reforma religiosa. Por último, en tercer lugar, dilucidaré la segunda concepción orteguiana de Dios compatible con la propuesta de una “nueva” religión.
Strangers and Necropolitics in NoViolet Bulawayo's We Need New Names
Authors: Suárez-Rodríguez Ángela
Published: December 2022

As a contribution to the recent call for the study of the figure of the stranger in African spaces (Ikhane, 2020), this article examines the first half of NoViolet Bulawayo’s We Need New Names (2013). The main reason for this, it is argued, is that the description of the protagonist’s pre-migratory living conditions throughout this part of the narrative reveals a Zimbabwean nation in which the necropolitics resulting from the failures of decolonisation have turned certain segments of the population into strangers in their own land. Their “living dead” status in a situation of social and spatial marginalisation recalls, in particular, the notion of the stranger as the “socially dead” (Rothe & Collins, 2016). However, unlike this and other classical strangers living in a Western urban context, the literary strangers studied here do not represent an othered minority in the community but, rather, exemplify what appears to be a widely shared condition of “strangerness” in some contemporary African cities.
Students’ perceptions on learning independence: how self-regulated learning strategy helps?
Authors: Laily Nurjanah Ratih , Mujiyanto Januarius , Pratama Hendi , Rukmini Dwi
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effects of a self-regulated learning strategy on students’ independence in Literal Reading education. Literal Reading is an educational course working on literal comprehension and assigned to 2nd semester students. This experiment was carried out using a self-regulated learning strategy with the phases; (1) Forethought and Planning phase, (2) Performance Monitoring phase, and (3) Self-Reflection phase. 120 students were selected as participants, with a case study and experimental diary conducted to observe the implementation of the utilized strategy. A questionnaire was distributed to these participants, to determine the patterns by which the self-regulated learning strategy helped in developing independent students. The results showed; (1) The implementation of the learning strategy emphasized goal settings, learning journal completions, and lecturers' feedback reviews, (2) Most students positively perceived the self-regulated learning strategy, by exhibiting some independent characteristics, such as academic goal setting, learning process monitoring, and self-evaluation. These indicated that the self-regulated strategy influenced the development of students' learning Independence.
The Minimum Moving Spanning Tree Problem
Authors: Akitaya Hugo , Biniaz Ahmad , Bose Prosenjit , De Carufel Jean-Lou , Maheshwari Anil , Da Silveira Luís Fernando Schultz Xavier , Smid Michiel
Published: December 2022

We investigate the problem of finding a spanning tree of a set of $n$ moving points in $\mathbb{R}^{\dim}$ that minimizes the maximum total weight (under any convex distance function) or the maximum bottleneck throughout the motion.
The output is a single tree, i.e., it does not change combinatorially during the movement of the points.
We call these trees a minimum moving spanning tree, and a
minimum bottleneck moving spanning tree, respectively.
We show that, although finding the minimum bottleneck moving spanning tree can be done in $O(n^2)$ time when $\dim$ is a constant, it is NP-hard to compute the minimum moving spanning tree even for $\dim=2$.
We provide a simple $O(n^2)$-time 2-approximation and a $O(n \log n)$-time $(2+\varepsilon)$-approximation for the latter problem, for any constant $\dim$ and any constant $\varepsilon>0$.
A Simple and Efficient Algorithm for Finding Minimum Spanning Tree Replacement Edges
Authors: Bader David , Burkhardt Paul
Published: December 2022

Given an undirected, weighted graph, the minimum spanning tree (MST)
is a tree that connects all of the vertices of the graph with minimum
sum of edge weights. In real world applications, network designers
often seek to quickly find a replacement edge for each edge in the
MST. For example, when a traffic accident closes a road in a
transportation network, or a line goes down in a communication
network, the replacement edge may reconnect the MST at lowest cost.
In the paper, we consider the case of finding the lowest cost
replacement edge for each edge of the MST. A previous algorithm by
Tarjan takes $O(m \alpha(m, n))$ time and space, where $\alpha(m, n)$ is the
inverse Ackermann's function. Given the MST and sorted non-tree
edges, our algorithm is the first practical algorithm that runs in $O(m+n)$ time and
$O({m+n})$ space to find all replacement edges.
Additionally, since the most vital edge is the tree edge whose removal
causes the highest cost, our algorithm finds it in linear time.
Cost-effectiveness of Empagliflozin, in Addition to Metformin, in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Italy
Authors: Mannucci Edoardo , Ghetti Gianni
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases represent the main cause of mortality and morbidity in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. Empagliflozin is used as a treatment for T2DM because of its association with reduced risk of hospitalization for heart failure (hHF). Recently oral semaglutide, in association with metformin, has shown better results. This study analyzes the cost-effectiveness of empagliflozin versus oral semaglutide, in addition to metformin, in patients with T2DM who are inadequately controlled on metformin alone in Italy.METHODS: This analysis was conducted from the Italian National Health Service (SSN) perspective using the IQVIA Core Diabetes Model. For the base case analysis, a 50-year time horizon was chosen to capture the complications, their associated costs, and the final impact on life-years (LYs) and quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) gained. Cohort baseline characteristics and efficacy data, were mainly sourced from the PIONEER 2 study. Health-state utilities and event disutilities were based on published sources. Drug acquisition and administration costs and patient management inputs were sourced from Italian-specific data. A sensitivity analysis and a range of scenario analyses were carried out.RESULTS: In the base case analysis treatment cost of empagliflozin plus metformin were significantly lower compared to oral semaglutide plus metformin both including and excluding the effect of empagliflozin on hHF (€-13.371/€-13.580; LYs -0.004/0.109 and QALYs -0.037/0.038). The sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of the model with empagliflozin plus metformin that was dominant in 63% and in 42% of simulations considering and non-considering the treatment effect on hHF, respectively.CONCLUSIONS: Empagliflozin 25 mg plus metformin is a cost-effective option versus oral semaglutide 14 mg plus metformin for patients with T2DM uncontrolled on metformin alone in Italy
The role of infrastructures in rural depopulation. An econometric analysis
Authors: Cañal-Fernández Verónica , Álvarez Antonio
Published: December 2022

The aim of this article is to contribute to the analysis of the causes of rural depopulation and, particularly, the role of infrastructures. We build a panel data set with the 78 municipalities of a region in Northern Spain, Asturias. We estimate an econometric model where rural population is explained by a set of economic and infrastructure variables as well as some characteristics of the municipalities. The main results show the importance of infrastructures to maintain rural population. The presence of a medium–size town in the municipality helps to fix the population in the countryside. However, the income gap with urban municipalities contributes to reduce rural population.
“Una radiografía imaginaria que se nutre de la memoria ancestral”: conversación con María Rosa Lojo sobre el paisaje
Authors: Cárcano Enzo
Published: December 2022

Entrevista a María Rosa Lojo.
Puntos y puertos en el espacio de la luz
Authors: Serrano Pedro
Published: December 2022

El siguiente ensayo pone en relación los acercamientos analíticos y sinestésicos que como especie humana tenemos con el paisaje y el horizonte. Empieza su recorrido con el primer párrafo de la Biblia , y de ahí pasa a las aporías a las que se enfrentó la física teórica, el análisis de ejemplos pictóricos que van de Giorgione a Giacometti, ejemplos literarios tomados de Melville, Vallejo Nabokov y Bonnefoy para cerrar con una pregunta a partir de las últimas propuestas en física sobre los multiversos.
Paisaje y trascendencia. Entrevista con Armando Romero
Authors: D'Andrea Davide Maria
Published: December 2022

Armando Romero (Cali, Colombia 1944) es un autor colombiano, poeta, narrador, ensayista, profesor universitario y doctor honoris causa por la Universidad de Atenas que tiene un recorrido literario de más de 60 años. La siguiente entrevista se realizó en mayo de 2022, en ocasión de la conferencia “Lectura y coloquio con Armando Romero, poeta del Nadai?smo” que tuvo lugar en la Facultad de Letras y Filosofía de la Universidad de Málaga. Posteriormente se incluió en el trabajo final de carrera en la Universidad Ca’ Foscari de Venecia, que lleva por título «Paisaje y trascendencia. La mirada de Armando Romero en El color del Egeo» y está dirigida por el profesor Alessandro Mistrorigo. Ese trabajo de investigación se centró en el último libro de poemas de Armando Romero titulado El color del Egeo (2016) enfocando el análisis desde la perspectiva del paisaje, elemento primario que da forma a los textos del libro. La entrevista aborda, entre otros temas, la singular mirada que tiene este escritor colombiano sobre el paisaje griego, con el mar y sus islas, que, debido a su historia personal, tiene especial relevancia en su obra.
Eva María Flores Ruiz y Fernando Durán López (eds.): "Almas perdidas: crápula, disipación y vida nocturna en las letras españolas (siglos XIX y XX)"
Authors: Povedano Navas Míriam
Published: December 2022

Reseña de Eva María Flores Ruiz y Fernando Durán López (eds.): Almas perdidas: crápula, disipación y vida nocturna en las letras españolas (siglos XIX y XX). Alicante: Universitat D’Alacant, 2022, 289 pp.
Albrecht Buschmann: "Max Aub. Entre vanguardia y exilio"
Authors: Gutiérrez Serrano Amaia
Published: December 2022

Reseña de Albrecht Buschmann: Max Aub. Entre Vanguardia Y Exilio, Sevilla: Renacimiento, 2022, 336 pp.
Modeling of Effective Parameters for Capacity Prediction at Signalized Intersection Lanes
Authors: Aydin Metin Mutlu
Published: December 2022

Current capacity manuals do not allow comprehensively evaluating negative effects on lane capacity caused by undisciplined vehicle movements and lane utilization, such as failure to obey distance rules, lane blockage caused by roadside parking effect, formation of an extra lane using in the emergency lane, etc., which are mostly observed in undeveloped and developing countries. Irregularities of the traffic flow caused by undisciplined movements and lane utilization result in decreased capacity or traffic change on the urban lanes. To overcome this problem, a lane-based study was carried out to determine the relation among effective parameters and their effect on lane capacity. In order to model the impact of these parameters, a comprehensive study was conducted in two cities in Turkey. Two different methods (statistical analysis and metaheuristic search algorithm) were used for this purpose and new more reasonable lane capacity estimation models (ALLCEM-1 and ALLCEM-2) were developed by examining all local conditions. The results proved that both examined methods are effective in modelling lane capacity of signalized intersections. It was also found that such parameters as the type of intersection (either a roundabout or not), effective green time, saturation flow rate, traffic volume, heavy vehicle ratio, and the number of actively used lanes have a major impact on the accuracy of prediction of road capacity.
Dynamic Stray Current Measuring Methods in Urban Areas
Authors: Vranešić Katarina , Serdar Marijana , Lakušić Stjepan , Kolář Václav , Mariscotti Andrea
Published: December 2022

In areas where urban tracks are used as public transportation, dynamic stray currents cause high maintenance costs for the tracks and metal structures near the tracks. S tray currents caused by rail vehicles depend on many factors (traffic density, vehicle speed, acceleration and deceleration, soil and track moisture), so it is very difficult to get a clear picture of the harmfulness of the stray current based on the results of a single field measurement. However, there are several measurement methods that can be used to determine the presence of stray currents and predict appropriate track maintenance actions. Some of these methods are described in this article, namely the use of stray current mapper, measurement of rail potential and rail current, measurement at the stray current collection system, and the use of non-destructive sensors. In track construction, measuring the electrical potential between rail and ground is one of the most common methods of detecting the damaging influence of stray current.
The Jewish Lobby and U.S. Policy Toward Israel in 1952-1954.
Authors: Ivanova Nadezhda Andreevna
Published: December 2022

The article is dedicated to the study of the Jewish lobby and its influence on the U.S. foreign policy decision-making in 1952-1954. The methods applied by Jewish lobbyists to defend the interests of Israel in the U.S. administration and Congress during the stated period are revealed. The assessment of the effectiveness of these methods as the ruling party changed was carried out. The research starting point is 1952, when the U.S. presidential election took place, D. Eisenhower won and that created the need for the Jewish lobby to adapt itself to the new administration. The upper research limit was 1954, a period when relations between the countries cooled down because of the desire of the U.S. to establish a dialogue with Arab states, as well as the aggressive foreign policy of Israel itself. The article analyzes the materials of the State Archive of Israel, which were not previously used by Russian historians in the study of this topic. Conclusions are drawn that in 1952-1954 the Jewish lobby only entered the stage of its consolidation as response to the changes in the US foreign policy agenda. Previously, it was represented by disparate organizations, in which only the leaders, due to common interests, used a single approach to lobbying. The Israeli government used the lobby for informal contact with the American side in case of conflict situations with Arab countries, as well as to defend its interests in matters related to financial and military assistance provided by United States. The emerging crisis in relations between Israel and United States in 1954 showed that under the administration of D. Eisenhower the Jewish lobby had to transform the lobbying mechanism to effectively demonstrate that cooperation with Israel was more in line with US foreign policy interests in the region.
A filosofia natural de Benjamin Franklin: traduções de cartas e ensaios sobre a eletricidade e a luz
Authors: Moura Breno Arsioli
Published: December 2022

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) é um dos mais conhecidos personagens da história da ciência. Embora seja famoso por conta do experimento da pipa em meio a uma tempestade – uma anedota bastante controversa, aliás –, Franklin foi um pensador muito mais abrangente. Suas ideias acerca dos fenômenos elétricos buscaram responder às principais lacunas da eletricidade no século XVIII, cobrindo desde a eletrização dos corpos até a formação de grandes temporais com raios e trovões. Franklin abordou também outras questões em seus textos sobre o mundo natural, incluindo a natureza e comportamento da luz. Neste livro, apresento traduções de seis cartas escritas por ele entre 1747 e 1752 – período em que foi mais ativo na filosofia natural – e de um pequeno ensaio sobre a luz, publicado no final da vida, em 1788. A partir disso, o leitor terá acesso direto ao pensamento de Franklin, aos termos que utilizou e às suas explicações para os mais diversos fenômenos da eletricidade e da luz. Esta é a primeira vez que textos de Franklin são traduzidos integralmente para o português brasileiro. Espero que a leitura seja produtiva e que a filosofia natural de Franklin possa ser conhecida em toda sua dimensão e importância.
Silene pendula (Caryophyllaceae), a New Alien Species for the Flora of Bulgaria
Authors: Tashev Alexander , Peregrym Mykyta , Tashev Nikolai
Published: December 2022

Silene pendula has been found on lawns near a gas station in the vicinity of Gelemenovo village, Pazardzhik Municipality. It is the first finding of spontaneous growth of this species in Bulgaria that allows accepting S. pendula as a new alien species for the flora of the country. Though the true origin of S. pendula in the discovered location is unknown, two hypotheses are considered. Also, a short description of the location, morphological characteristics of the species, as well as its differences from close species are given in this article.
Generation of Microparticles in Rock Structures
Authors: Lozanova Siya , Ralchev Martin , Roumenin Chavdar
Published: December 2022

Regularity has been observed in the generation of microparticles during uniaxial deformation of rocks and building concretes with the following formula: a previously unknown phenomenon in solid non-regular structures has been experimentally established and investigated, which is expressed in emission of microparticles under the action of strong uniaxial pressures. The size and amount of the fine-dispersed microfractions depend on the substance’s physicalmechanical properties and pressure values. The paper presents the first results of the observed phenomenon in rock structures – granite and limestone originating from some regions of Bulgaria. The effect motivates the option for using the emission process as a new sensor method for assessment of the stress condition of solid-state systems.
Finding the genes for fragile bones
Authors: Kague Erika
Published: December 2022

Combining transcriptomic data with the analysis of large genome-wide association studies helps identify genes that are likely important for regulating bone mineral density.
Construction of Interactive Guidance System and Design of Sharing Platform Under the Background of Agrometeorological Remote Sensing Sensor Network
Authors: Renye Wu
Published: December 2022

This subject uses SQL Server database management system as the background database, and designs the meteorological station data table, meteorological element data table, crop data table, and agricultural gas product data table. This paper briefly reviews the development process of agricultural remote sensing and the theoretical basis of its application; Then, the relevant research and applications at home and abroad are expounded from the four fields of crop yield estimation, agricultural resource investigation, agricultural disaster monitoring and precision agricultural management. Finally, it is proposed that agricultural remote sensing should be combined with the ground agricultural observation network technology. The functional modules of the Friendship Platform are analyzed, and then the system implementation is elaborated. The shared platform operates stably, and realizes comprehensive functions such as weather forecast, soil moisture monitoring, meteorological disaster warning and emergency response.
Research on the Fusion of Artificial Intelligence and 6G in Computer Network Technology
Authors: Xu Wu
Published: December 2022

With the rapid development of information technology, in the 6G era, the popularization and application of artificial intelligence technology has an irreplaceable role in the operation and management of enterprises and the realization of sustainable development. The application in the development of industry, agriculture and other industries has greatly improved production. Efficiency and quality. The development of computer technology has created conditions for the development of artificial intelligence technology. In turn, the innovative development of artificial intelligence has also promoted the development of computer networks to a certain extent. With the advent of the "Internet +" era, computer network technology has had a huge impact on people’s production and life.