bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of Learning Tools Based on the TPACK Framework on Reaction Rate Material to optimize Student HOTS
Authors: Lendriadi Lendriadi , Sutrisno Sutrisno , Syamsurizal Syamsurizal
Published: April 2024

This kind of research is development research. The subjects of research are 31 students of class XI IPA 2 SMAN 8 in Muaro Jambi. The instrument used a questionnaire responses of students, teachers' questionnaire responses, observation sheet of learning activity, HOTS assessment instruments, and TPACK integration instruments of  teachers. The results are indicated on learning activities at the meeting I 96.15%, meeting II 96.68%, meeting III 97.22%, and meeting IV 97.22% , all of them belong to the category of "highly optimized". Student test scores on average 66 which includes the category of "good".
Teacher Strategies in Developing Speaking Skills for Class VI Students
Authors: Putri Azaliya
Published: April 2024

This study aims to describe the strategies employed by teachers to enhance the speaking abilities of sixth-grade students at SDN 04/II Muara Bungo during the odd semester of the 2018/2019 academic year. Utilizing qualitative research with a descriptive approach, data collection involved observation, interviews, and documentation of the homeroom teachers of class VI. The findings indicate commendable speaking proficiency among students, facilitated by diverse teaching strategies. These encompass social skill development through discussions, model repetition, and interactive questioning; semantic skill enhancement via audio-visual aids like images and videos, alongside question-answer techniques; phonetic skill refinement through mobile audio-visual aids and interactive sessions; vocal skill improvement through revisiting reading materials and interactive sessions; as well as teachers employing effective speaking styles, utilizing standard language, appropriate gestures, and mastery of the subject matter. Additionally, teachers utilize oral assessments to evaluate students' speaking proficiency. In conclusion, the study affirms the teachers' success in fostering students' speaking abilities, encompassing social, semantic, phonetic, and vocal dimensions.
A Biographical Sketch of Malaya's Colonial ‘Amateur’ Historians
Authors: Cagri Inan Ahmed , Sundara Raja Sivachandralingam
Published: April 2024

In comprehending nineteenth-century British imperial activity in the Malay states, economic reasoning, especially capitalist expansion, is conventional. This essay argues, in general, that imperialism was also an intellectual effort. During the colonial period, colonialists produced (in)valuable historical accounts, books, and travelogues, providing insight into Malaya’s native inhabitants and history, despite being amateurs. Historical events are vividly pictured, as are colonisers' perceptions of the region, its inhabitants, and its history. Considering these were very subjective and personalised, this article offers a background check on the colonial authors, who were travellers and administrator-scholars, as a prelude to analysing their work.
Maritime Heritage and the Belt and Road Initiative: A Historiographical Perspective on Malaysia's Journey as a Maritime Nation
Authors: Ali Ismail , Tri Sulistiyono Singgih , Hum M.
Published: April 2024

The seas and oceans have traditionally been a source of inspiration in the search for truth, and has gone on to successfully negate the human worldview that associated it with various elements of mythos and superstition. The seas and oceans also have their own advantages in that they have strengthened the relationship between countries and helped form a united spirit, mutual understanding, unity, and generate wealth. It is an invaluable, irreplaceable, and unmodifiable treasure. In the traditional narratives of the Malay World, the close tie between "sea-folk" and seas such as the South China Sea, the Sulu Sea, the Sulawesi Sea, the Flores Sea, the Java Sea, the Banda Sea, and so on which are all found within in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean is undeniable. In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that the changes and developments that exist in the Southeast Asian region today, i.e. from bearing the characteristics of traditional governments to becoming modern nations are anchored to the seas and oceans, and the role played by seafaring tribesmen who had the seas run in their blood. However, nowadays it seems that these services and sacrifices for thousands of years seem to have remained only in the annals of history and not been paid much heed to. The emergence of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) doctrine introduced by China in 2013 appears to have given new hope to the seas and oceans to be elevated once again and used as an agenda for development by various countries in the region. Hence, this paper aims to discuss several terms, concepts and scopes in marine discipline; the importance of marine history teaching in the region from a histiographical perspective; the extent of how far the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) doctrine has been given serious attention by Malaysia towards becoming a maritime state; the opportunities and obstacles challenges; and some prerequisites to be taken into account in making this mission and vision for Malaysia a reality.
The Factor of Trade in the Diplomatic Relations Between Nupe People and the Ilorin Emirate
Authors: Suleiman AbdulRahman Adebayo
Published: April 2024

Several scholars who wrote on migration have put forward many reasons why people move from one place to another. These include but not limited to political, social, cultural and religious factors. Scholars of Nupe history have recorded several push and pull factors that were responsible for the Nupe migration into places around the world. However, little or no attention has been placed on the factor of trade in the Nupe migration into Ilorin. This paper therefore, intends to examine the place of trade in the Nupe diplomatic relations with the people and authority of the Ilorin Emirate. These among other things relate to identification and appreciation of values of the relations between Nupe and the Ilorin Emirate. Since this study is on the relations of the two cosmopolitan communities, it will be useful in pointing sources of mechanism valuable to sustain effective policy of peaceful co-existence, crisis management and global peace. This study adopted historical research method, which involved the use of archival materials, oral evidences, and text content analysis. The study concluded that trade (with involvement in activities such as caravan trade, agriculture, currency production etc.) played prominent roles in the Nupe migration, integration and diplomatic relations into Ilorin Emirate.
Perpaduan dalam Pembangunan Ekonomi 1957-1970, Kesan terhadap Keamanan, Keharmonian dan Kestabilan Politik di Malaysia
Authors: Ariffin Khairi , Saadon Ramli
Published: April 2024

This writing is about unity in economic development in Malaysia from 1967 to 1970 and its effect on peace, harmony and political stability in Malaysia. The study is to evaluate national issues related to unity and political stability in Malaysia since before independence until the country achieved independence. The history of Malaya has gone through various experiences since the British colonial entry and the Japanese occupation so much influenced the political, social and economic conditions in Malaysia. This study uses qualitative methods by analyzing documents obtained from the National Archives and public institutions of higher learning in Malaysia in addition to making references to secondary materials such as history books and journals. The findings of the study show that Malaysia has a very long history in forming a society that lives in unity and harmony. Socioeconomic issues and problems are matters that need to be resolved in the multi-racial society in Malaysia in addition to empowering educational institutions as a way to build harmony, unity and stability in the country. In conclusion, the writing of this study shows that the issues of unity, harmony and political stability are closely related to current factors especially related to socioeconomics and politics in Malaysia.
Nexus between integrated reporting and firm value: A systematic literature review
Authors: Alatawi Mohammed Saleem , Daud Zaidi Mat , Johari Jalila
Published: April 2024

The objective of this manuscript is to review the existing literature regarding integrated reporting (IR), focusing on theories, factors influencing it and its outcomes, and the methodologies adopted. The review encompasses a total of 27 studies conducted between 2006 and 2023. Following the earlier studies, four significant steps, i.e., searching for relevant studies, applying inclusion/exclusion criteria, applying methodological review protocol and finally synthetizing the protocol has been used to collect the relevant studies. The findings of the present study indicate that the majority of previous studies have relied on quantitative research methods and secondary data sources. Moreover, only two studies Boshnak (2022) and Alyousef and Alsughayer (2021) have considered both financial and non financial disclosures which represent the features of IR. The findings of the present study also identified firm size, leverage, the degree of government ownership, the degree of family ownership, firm profitability, audit firm size, and firm age as the determinants of corporate social and environmental voluntary disclosure. Moreover, the finding also indicated that among all the theories that contribute to IR, only agency theory, resource based theory, legitimacy theory and stakeholder theory were mostly considered by the previous studies.
GROWING TERATOMA SYNDROME IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: PREVALENCE AND SURGICAL OUTCOME
Authors: Persano Giorgio , BEATI Federico , Pasquale Maria Debora De , Martucci Cristina , Madafferi Silvia , Miele Evelina , Stracuzzi Alessandra , Paolo Pierluigi Di , Natali Gianluigi , Alaggio Rita , Crocoli Alessandro , Inserra Alessandro
Published: April 2024

Background and aims Patients affected by metastatic germ cell
tumors may occasionally experience enlargement of metastatic lesions
with concurrent normalization of tumor markers after chemotherapy. This
phenomenon is described as Growing Teratoma Syndrome (GTS). The aim of
the present study is to assess the prevalence of GTS in the pediatric
population and its implications in terms of surgical outcome.
Methods The clinical notes of patients diagnosed with stage III
and IV malignant germ cell tumors from January 2010 until December 2020
at our Institution were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with residual
disease after chemotherapy were studied; the occurrence of GTS,
treatment strategies, survival and outcome were analyzed.
Results Thirty-three patients with high stage malignant germ
cell tumors were diagnosed in our Institution in the analyzed period.
Eleven patients (34%) had radiologic evidence of enlargement of
metastases after chemotherapy; nine of them (28%) had normal markers
after chemotherapy and were classified as GTS patients. All nine
patients underwent resection of metastatic lymph nodes and six had
surgery on visceral metastases. In six patients, radical excision of all
metastatic sites was achieved; five patients are alive and in complete
remission while one died for peri-operative complications. Out of the
three patients who could not achieve radical excision of the metastases,
two died for progressive disease and one is alive with progressive
disease. Conclusions Patients affected by GTS have a risk of
progression of chemotherapy-resistant disease and death. Radical
surgical excision is essential to achieve disease control and long-term
survival.
Cities, Pandemics, and Public Health Lessons from History for Urban Policy in Developing Countries
Authors: Mishra Alok Kumar , Mohanty Prasanna Kumar , Singh Pratik
Published: April 2024

Covid-19 had a devastating impact on every part of the world. Cities
were the epi-centers of coronavirus transmission and fatality. This has
raised questions on the ‘survival of the city’ and the role of ‘density’
in catalyzing economic growth, social capital formation, and human
development. The questions are misleading for developing countries that
are destined to go a long way to complete the development transition
with rural-urban transformation. They conceal the failure of urban
policymakers and administrators to prepare for and effectively manage
pandemics. In fact, cities in the past have tackled pandemics far worse
than Covid-19 and bounced back. This paper delves into the history of
pandemics and how disease-ravaged cities shaped urban morphology,
developing a strong public health foundation, undertaking spatial
planning innovation, facilitating housing for the poor, building
institutions, and investing in science, including epidemiology, disease
control, and management methods. The objective of the paper is to learn
lessons for cities in the developing world to become pandemic-resilient
and sustainable so that they act as engines of growth as did cities in
developed countries. We suggest broad directions for urban policy
reforms, covering public health, spatial planning, infrastructure
development, governance, and disaster management.
Monogenéticos de Prochilodus nigricans (Prochilodontidae) no sudoeste da Amazônia
Authors: Graduando Ronaldo Silva , Melo Henrique , Meneguetti Dionatas , Virgilio Lucena Rocha
Published: April 2024

Os monogenoideas são em grande parte ectoparasitas conhecidos por suas infestações em ambientes de piscicultura, encontrado em brânquias de peixes. A fauna de monogenéticos de P. nigricans, seja em ambientes naturais ou artificiais, foram relatados, porém poucos estudos abordaram o estudo de comunidade e distribuição da fauna desse ectoparasito. Nesse sentido, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a comunidade, ocorrência e distribuição da fauna de monogenéticos de Prochilodus nigricans entre rios da Amazônia ocidental. As coletas dos espécimes foram realizadas em quatro Rios diferentes, localizados no sudoeste da Amazônia. Em laboratório, foram realizadas a retirada e triagens das brânquias, onde foram realizadas as coletas dos ectoparasitos. As espécies de Monogenea encontradas foram colocadas em lâminas e posteriormente identificadas. O presente trabalho registrou baixa abundância de monogenéticos em P. nigricans na região e elevada riqueza de espécies de monogenéticos, onde a composição de espécies variou entre os ambientes de rio. Além disso, o presente estudo evidenciou o primeiro relato de ocorrência de Anacanthoroides mizellei e Curvianchoratus sp. em P. nigricans e de Tereancistrum curimba na região da Amazônia ocidental. Em conclusão, informações a respeito da distribuição e ocorrência de monogenéticos em peixes é de interesse, pois pode contribuir para estimativas globais da distribuição desses parasitos em peixes.
Caracteres Histológicos - Moleculares del Cemento Dental. La matriz no fibrilar y su rol en el origen, el mantenimiento y la regeneración tisular
Authors: Tapia-Repetto Gabriel , Trillo López Verónica , Daliés Carolina , Cataldo Agustín
Published: April 2024

El cemento es un tejido conjuntivo con la particularidad de que su matriz orgánica esta mineralizada. Dentro de sus componentes es posible identificar a las células donde podemos reconocer a los cementoblastos, los cementocitos y en ciertas condiciones los cementoclastos. En la matriz orgánica hay dos componentes, uno fibrilar representado principalmente por el colágeno tipo I, y otro no fibrilar el cual incluye moléculas diversas capaces de producir una variada cantidad de funciones. Al ser un conectivo mineralizado, la hidroxiapatita articula con la matriz orgánica para producir esta mineralización. El objetivo del presente trabajo es realizar una actualización de las características histológico - moleculares del cemento, y en especial de los componentes de matriz extracelular de tipo no fibrilar, y como estas aportan al mantenimiento y regeneración tisular.
Hemangioma intramuscular con flebolitos de lengua. Reporte de un caso clínico-patológico
Authors: González Umpiérrez Maria Natalia , Tancredi Natalia , Arismendi Carlos , Beovide Cortegoso Aurita Verónica
Published: April 2024

Se presenta un caso de hemangioma intramuscular con flebolitos de lengua en una mujer de 60 años. Clínicamente correspondía a una tumefacción de dos años de evolución, sin signos que sugirieran su origen vascular. Luego de su evaluación inicial se realizó biopsia excéresis de la lesión para su estudio histopatológico. En el estudio histológico se pudo observar una formación tisular redondeada y circunscripta constituida por tejido conjuntivo fibroso con abundantes capilares congestivos que desplazaban el tejido muscular, destacándose la presencia de trombos con calcificaciones dispuestas en capas concéntricas (flebolitos). En base a estos hallazgos morfológicos, el diagnóstico definitivo fue de hemangioma capilar intramuscular con flebolitos de lengua. Para confirmar la naturaleza neoplásica vascular de la lesión se realizó inmunomarcación con el anticuerpo GLUT1. Es de destacar, de acuerdo a la revisión bibliográfica realizada en PubMed, que esta entidad patológica es rara, particularmente en la lengua.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Fertilizer Prices, and Food Security: Evidence from Rice-Producing Economies in Asia
Authors: Mishra Ashok K. , Valera Harold Glenn A. , Yamano Takashi , Pede Valerien O.
Published: April 2024

Rice is a valuable crop for more than four billion people worldwide. Asia is the world’s leading rice producer. Rice cultivation depends largely on fertilizer use. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a shortage of fertilizers and increased prices. The major rice-producing economies could therefore face a decline in output and higher rice prices. This study assesses the impact of higher fertilizer prices on rice production, consumption, trade and prices, and discusses the implications for major rice-producing economies in Asia.
Phenolic profile and antimicrobial activity of leaf extracts from five Artemisia species (Asteraceae)
Authors: Radulovic Maja , Unkovic Nikola , Dimkic Ivica , Janakiev Tamara , Janackovic Pedja , Gasic Uros , Knezevic Branislav , Radácsi Péter , Gavrilovic Milan
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to analyse and evaluate the antimicrobial activity and
phenolic compounds in the leaf extracts of five Artemisia species (A. alba,
A. annua, A. campestris, A. pontica, and A. vulgaris), of which A. annua is
of significant medical importance. Although many Artemisia plants are well
known from ethnobotanical and phytochemical studies, the biological activity
of Artemisia species against phytopathogenic strains is scarcely
investigated. Therefore, the presence of phenolic compounds and the
antimicrobial activity of dichloromethane-methanol (1:1) leaf extracts of
five Artemisia species against phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria were
analysed. The phenolic compounds were determined by liquid chromatography
mass spectrometry (LC-MS). In total, 13 phenolic compounds and quinic acid
were identified and quantified. Chlorogenic acid was the dominant compound
in all the samples, while the second dominant compounds were rutin in the A.
alba, A. campestris, and A. pontica extracts, vitexin in A. annua, and
esculin in the A. vulgaris extracts. Antifungal activity was tested against
12 micromycetes a using mycelial growth assay and the microdilution method.
Antibacterial activity was tested against 18 bacterial strains using the
well diffusion and microdilution methods. In each test, the highest activity
was shown for the extracts of different Artemisia species. The most
sensitive micromycetes were Monillinia laxa, Penicillium citreonigrum, and
Botrytis cinerea, while Fusarium graminearum B1 was the most resistant. The
analysed extracts showed moderate antibacterial activity only against
Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris compared with all the other tested
phytopathogens. The study shows that the leaf extracts of certain Artemisia
species contain phenolic compounds and showed moderate antimicrobial
activity against some species of fungi and bacteria.
First records of two genera and 20 species of fungi (Basidiomycota, Agaricales) in Montenegro
Authors: Cetkovic Ilinka , Tkalcec Zdenko , Malidzan Suzana , Kusan Ivana , Mesic Armin
Published: April 2024

Two genera (Chamaemyces and Hydropus) and 20 species of fungi were recorded
for the first time for the Montenegrin funga (mycobiota), comprising 27
records from seven municipalities. Basic geographical and ecological data
are given for all the records. Each species is shown with a photograph of
the basidiomata in the field and is briefly annotated.
Chara squamosa (Characeae, Charophyceae) in Serbia - insights from the taxonomic revision of the BEOU charophyte collection and recent field records
Authors: Trbojevic Ivana , Markovic Aleksandra , Sinzar-Sekulic Jasmina , Subakov-Simic Gordana , Romanov Roman
Published: April 2024

Chara gymnophylla is one of the first charophyte species reported for Serbia
during the late 19th and the early 20th centuries, and at that time it was
the second in terms of the frequency of its occurrence in the country.
General taxonomic misinterpretations in the past resulted in the concealment
of another species, C. squamosa, within the findings attributed to C.
gymnophylla. In Serbia, Chara gymnophylla was treated as C. vulgaris var.
gymnophylla, and as such was not listed as a species inhabiting the country.
Recent improvements in the taxonomic concept for C. squamosa prompted a
revision of the rich material of C. gymnophylla, C. vulgaris var.
gymnophylla, C. vulgaris var. nitelloides, and C. rohlenae, deposited in the
BEOU collection. The revision process was conducted concurrently with
fieldwork and the collection of new material. Our study confirmed the
presence of C. squamosa in Serbia for the first time. Based on numerous
revised samples from the BEOU collection, as well as recently collected
specimens, the species? continuous presence in Serbia since 1976 was
confirmed. Chara squamosa and C. gymnophylla were thus added to the list of
Characeae species inhabiting Serbia, and categorised as Critically
Endangered according to the criteria outlined by IUCN. An overview of the
biogeography, ecology and taxonomy of C. squamosa in Serbia is provided,
particularly in relation to C. gymnophylla. The BEOU charophyte collection
proved to represent a valuable and relevant resource for critical taxonomic
revisions. The results presented in this study strongly encourage further
studies on C. squamosa and C. gymnophylla distribution in the Balkan region
and wider area in order to gain a deeper understanding of the species?
ecology and the further improvement of their taxonomic concepts.
New records and noteworthy data of plants, algae and fungi in SE Europe and adjacent regions, 16
Authors: Tomovic Gordana , Sabovljevic Marko , Djordjevic Vladan , Krdzic Svetlana , Niketic Marjan , Sovran Sanja , Knezevic Ana , Szűcs Péter , Stoykov Dimitar , Ștefănuț Miruna-Maria , Vidakovic Danijela , Krizmanic Jelena , Ranimirovic Milana , Buzurovic Uros , Milivojevic Lazar , Vukojicic Snezana , Kutnar Lado , Kuzmanovic Nevena , Stevanoski Ivana , Trbojevic Ivana , Sinzar-Sekulic Jasmina
Published: April 2024

This paper presents new records and noteworthy data on the following taxa in
SE Europe and adjacent regions: diatoms Discostella asterocostata and
Stephanodiscus hantzschii f. tenuis, red alga Bangia atropurpurea, green
alga Ulva pilifera, saprotrophic fungi Didymella vitalbina and
Phragmotrichum rivoclarinum, mosses Buxbaumia aphylla, Sphagnum divinum, and
Tortella fasciculata, monocots Anacamptis ? nicodemi, Epipactis palustris,
Epipogium aphyllum, and Gymnadenia frivaldii and dicots Androsace lactea,
Drosera rotundifolia, Potentilla montenegrina, and Tozzia alpina subsp.
carpathica are given within SE Europe and adjacent regions.
Waterlogging affects the anti-melanogenic properties of Platycodon grandiflorus roots
Authors: Ji Seong , Hyun Tae
Published: April 2024

Waterlogging caused by climate change has threatened the growth and
production yield of crops. Although morphological and physiological changes
in major crops under waterlogging have been well-defined, the effect of
waterlogging on the quality of medicinal plants remains largely unknown. In
this study, we analysed waterlogging-induced variations in the
anti-melanogenic properties of Platycodon grandiflorus roots. Based on the
analysis of melanin production and the expression levels of melanogenic
enzymes, we found that waterlogging negatively impacted the anti-melanogenic
properties of P. grandiflorus roots. Using UPLC-ESI-Q-TOFMS, we identified
12 compounds including platycodin D3 and platycodin A, which showed
differences between untreated and waterlogging-treated roots. In addition,
waterlogging led to the suppression of the triterpenoid saponin biosynthetic
pathway. Taken together, our results will form an important basis for
understanding the impact of climate change on the quality of medicinal
plants.
Incretin-based weight loss pharmacotherapy: Can resistance exercise optimize changes in body composition?
Authors: Locatelli João Carlos , Gonçalves Costa Juliene , Haynes Andrew , H. Naylor Louise , Gerry Fegan P. , B. Yeap Bu , J. Green Daniel
Published: April 2024

This narrative review highlights the degree to which new anti-obesity medications based on gut-derived nutrient-stimulated hormones (incretins) cause loss of lean mass, and the importance of resistance exercise to preserve muscle. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1ra) induce substantial weight loss in randomised trials, effects that may be enhanced in combination with glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists. Therapies such as liraglutide and semaglutide (GLP-1ra), tirzepatide (GLP-1 and GIP receptor dual agonist) and retatrutide (GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon-receptor triple agonist), are peptides with incretin agonist activity that induce up to ~15-24% weight loss in adults with overweight and obesity, alongside beneficial impacts on blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and insulin. However, these agents also cause rapid and significant loss of lean mass (~10%, ~6 kg), comparable to a decade of ageing. Maintaining muscle mass and function as humans age is crucial to avoiding sarcopenia and frailty, which are strongly linked to morbidity and mortality. Studies indicate that supervised resistance exercise training interventions with a duration over 10 weeks can elicit large increases in lean mass (~3 kg) and strength (~25%) in men and women. After a low-calorie diet, combining aerobic exercise with liraglutide improved weight loss maintenance compared to either alone. Retaining lean mass during incretin therapy could potentially blunt body weight (and fat) re-gain on cessation of weight loss pharmacotherapy. We propose that tailored resistance exercise training be recommended as an adjunct to incretin therapy, to optimise changes in body composition by preserving lean mass while achieving fat loss.
Glycemic control, cognitive aging and impairment among diverse Hispanics/Latinos: Study of Latinos-Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging (HCHS/SOL)
Authors: M. González Hector , Tarraf Wassim , M. Stickel Ariana , Morlett Alejandra , A. González Kevin , R. Ramos Alberto , Rundek Tatjana , C. Gallo Linda , A. Talavera Gregory , L. Daviglus Martha , B. Lipton Richard , Isasi Carmen , Lamar Melissa , Zeng Donglin , DeCarli Charles
Published: April 2024

Objective: Hispanics/Latinos in the United States have the highest prevalence of undiagnosed and untreated diabetes and are at increased risk for cognitive impairment. In this study, we examine glycemic control in relation to cognitive aging and impairment in a large prospective cohort of middle-aged and older Hispanics/Latinos of diverse heritages.

Research Design and Methods: Study of Latinos-Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging (SOL-INCA) is a Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) ancillary study. HCHS/SOL is a multisite (Bronx, NY, Chicago, IL, Miami, FL, San Diego, CA), probability sampled prospective cohort study. SOL-INCA enrolled 6,377 diverse Hispanics/Latinos ages 50-years and older (2016-2018). The primary outcomes were cognitive function, 7-year cognitive decline and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). The primary glycemia exposure variables were measured from fasting blood samples collected at HCHS/SOL Visit 1 (2008-2011).

Results: Visit 1 mean age was 56.5-years ±8.2 SD, and the average glycosylated hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) was 6.12% (43.5±14.6 mmol/mol). After covariates adjustment, higher HbA1c was associated with accelerated 7-year global (b=-0.045; 95% CI=-0.070;-0.021; in z-score units) and executive cognitive decline, and a higher prevalence of MCI (OR=1.20; 95% CI=1.11;1.29).

Conclusions: Elevated HbA1c levels were associated with 7-year executive cognitive decline and increased MCI risk among diverse middle-aged and older Hispanics/Latinos. Our findings indicate poor glycemic control in midlife may pose significant risks for cognitive decline and MCI later in life among Hispanics/Latinos of diverse heritages.
Fidelity of Finite Element–Based Virtual Tire Assembly Models Used for Vehicle Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Structural-Borne Noise Performance Considering Vibrational Modal and Steady-State Dynamic Simulation
Authors: Yang Yunpei , Valerio James , Baig Mirza , Wheeler Robert
Published: April 2024

The increasing presence of battery electric vehicles brings about new challenges to the noise, vibration, and harshness performance of tires. One of the new challenges involves the expansion of frequency range for structural-borne noise virtual predictions. Current standard virtual tire simplifies the tire geometry as an axisymmetric body, neglecting the effect of complex tread pattern. It is perceived that this simplification can lead to prediction error for a tire’s structural-borne noise performance at mid-frequency range (250∼500 Hz). This study investigates how different tread pattern representation affects the structural-borne noise prediction. This study uses linear, steady-state dynamics finite element simulations of a modified SAE J2710 test and traveling sinusoid test. The resulting frequency responses of the virtual tires and the computational time to obtain each frequency response are compared. The comparison shows that while including the 3D tread pattern does show some differences under certain conditions, it is not necessary to use this technique for every case, especially during the early evaluation stage.
Evisceration Decision as a Primary Surgical Intervention: Why and When?
Authors: OB Selver
Published: April 2024

Purpose: To evaluate indications of patients to whom evisceration was performed as a primary surgical intervention in a tertiary eye center. Methods: Patients who underwent evisceration as a primary surgical intervention between years 2016-2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were classified into 2 groups in terms of corneal perforation presence and these groups were divided into 4 subgroups according to presence of trauma and infection: Traumatic infectious or non-infectious and nontraumatic infectious or non-infectious causes. Results: A total of 20 eyes of 20 patients who underwent evisceration as a primary surgical intervention were recorded. The mean age was 70.45±3.99 (36-90) with a female/male ratio of 9/11. Light perception was absent in most of the eyes (14 patients). Standard surgical procedure was performed under general anesthesia and orbital implants were placed in 6 of 20 patients, who had no infectious situation. Primary evisceration was performed predominantly to patients with corneal perforation (15/20). Subgroups of these cases included penetrating injuries (2/20), microbial keratitis with corneal perforation (7/20), and non-infectious corneal perforation (6/20). In 5 of 20 cases without corneal perforation owing to uncontrolled infectious pathologies [endophthalmitis (2/20), microbial keratitis (3/20)] primary evisceration was performed. Post-operatively, standard medical treatment was ordered, and no surgical complications were observed. Conclusion: Ophthalmic surgeons tend to postpone evisceration surgery due to its brutal nature. Clinicians may perform the procedure as a primary surgical intervention in selected cases. In conclusion, surgeons should think wisely and consider the benefit and damage balance when deciding to perform evisceration surgery as a primary intervention.
Desenvolvimento histórico dos trabalhadores sob os aspectos das políticas neoliberais
Authors: Lima Jordanna Roberta , Reis Marcos Cristiano dos
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho aborda o entendimento das noções de segurança e saúde no trabalho ante o avanço das políticas neoliberais no contexto brasileiro e a consequência dessas políticas neoliberais ao direito do trabalho e, sobretudo, à dignidade humana dos trabalhadores. Utilizou-se para a produção do artigo o método da revisão bibliográfica. Desta forma, se buscou por meio da revisão bibliográfica produzir uma apresentação cronológica dos direitos humanos no Brasil, tendo como base os avanços dos direitos trabalhistas em específico. Além disso, também se conceituou o entendimento de neoliberalismo como uma política em implementação no contexto político brasileiro para a partir daí se tratar da mudança no contexto da segurança e saúde dos trabalhadores.
Vaquejada e o STF:
Authors: Carvalho Janete Souza , Lourenço Daniel Braga
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho apresenta e discute a temática da vaquejada no âmbito do Supremo Tribunal Federal e da reação Legislativa desencadeada pelo Congresso Nacional por meio da edição da Lei nº 13.364/16 e da Emenda Constitucional nº.  96/2017, ocorridas com intuito de reversão jurisprudencial do quanto decido pelo STF em sede de Julgamento da Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade ADI nº. 4.983/CE também conhecida como “caso vaquejada” em que declarou Inconstitucional a Lei Cearense nº. 15.299/2013, que tinha por objeto regulamentar a vaquejada como prática desportiva e cultural, sendo reconhecido pela Suprema Corte como prática intrinsicamente cruel e, portanto, vedada por violar o art. 225, § 1º, VII da Constituição Federal. E, é nessa conjectura que se investiga, como tais reações legislativas impactaram na vedação de práticas cruéis contra animais não-humanos? Além disso, infere-se, como o efeito backlash no caso da vaquejada representa uma ameaça à segurança jurídica dos precedentes do STF?. E, para melhor compreensão da temática, o hodierno estudo estruturou-se nos seguintes capítulos: o primeiro é dedicado analisar o tema da vaquejada no STF através da Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade nº 4.983; por conseguinte, o segundo capitulo examina a legislação erigida após o posicionamento da Suprema Corte, após reconhecer a inconstitucionalidade da Lei Cearense sobre vaquejada e tem por fim examinar a  Lei nº 13.364/16 e a Emenda Constitucional nº.  96/2017 e o tópico final faz uma reflexão acerca do efeito backlash no caso da vaquejada. Por conseguinte, para o desenvolvimento e estruturação da pesquisa, o método de abordagem aplicado foi o indutivo e o procedimento adotado foi o da pesquisa exploratório, bem como, utilizou-se da técnica de pesquisa por meio  do recurso bibliográfico e documental, assim, afim de atingir os objetivos propostos na construção do referencial teórico recorreu-se a consulta de estudos atuais, revistas científicas qualificadas e julgados do Supremo Tribunal Federal que tratam de forma contundente acerca da temática proposta. A partir disso, conclui-se, ser essencial que se estabeleça uma interpretação uniforme sobre os direitos dos animais condizentes com as normas constitucionais e que coadunem com precedentes já firmados pela Suprema Corte, uma vez que traz em seu bojo a vedação a qualquer prática que seja porventura cruel aos animais, visto que, não pode ficar ao âmago da Lei designar significação diversa ao conceito de crueldade, por tratar-se de valor intrínseco e do necessário respeito aos limites semânticos da palavra, não podendo ficar ao bel prazer do legislador a criação de comandos normativos que atribua significação diversa, somente com intuito de legitimar determinados práticas, mesmo que reconhecidamente cruéis, isto pois, trata-se de necessária segurança jurídica, de modo a respeitar a Constituição Federal que veda a prática da crueldade e preza pela garantia da dignidade dos animais não-humanos.
Resolução de controvérsias fundiárias sul-africanas e a importância da perspectiva principiológica Ubuntu em políticas públicas
Authors: Hogemann Edna Raquel
Published: April 2024

O propósito deste artigo consiste na investigação das percepções referentes ao papel e à eficácia do conceito Ubuntu na resolução de conflitos relacionados aos direitos de propriedade da terra, utilizando o conflito Vuwani-Malamulele e o Projeto de Restituição de Terras na África do Sul como estudo de caso. A pesquisa constatou que, apesar da manutenção da crença dos líderes tradicionais na relevância do Ubuntu na solução de conflitos dessa natureza, os princípios, valores e ideais do Ubuntu não tem sido totalmente aplicados, em razão da permanência dos valores e ideais modernos-coloniais impostos pelo sistema do apartheid. Trata-se de pesquisa exploratória, de tipo qualitativo, de recursos bibliográficos e método dialético, onde a autora se debruça sobre possíveis alternativas para a resolução de conflitos fundiários Sul-africanos, numa perspectiva principiológica Ubuntu de promoção da igualdade e não-discriminação para promover a justiça, a igualdade e a harmonia em relação à terra e aos recursos naturais.
Analisis Pengaruh Covid 19 Terhadap Prediksi Kebutuhan Listrik Di Wilayah Jawa Barat Dengan Metode Statistik Inferensial Regresi dan Korelasi Linier Sederhana
Authors: Hutabarat Airin Marsaulina
Published: April 2024

PT. PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara) merupakan suatu perusahaan kepunyaan negara yang bergerak dibidang kelistrikan. Sudah menjadi rahasia umum bahwa masyarakat bergantung pada listrik untuk kebutuhan sehari-hari. Salah satu faktor yang dianggap dapat menentukan besar energi listrik yang dikonsumsi masyarakat adalah peningkatan jumlah penduduk. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menguji kebenaran dari pernyataan tersebut dan mengkaji apakah terdapat pengaruh pandemi Covid-19 pada konsumsi listrik di wilayah Jawa Barat. Setelah dilakukan perhitungan persamaan regresi, kesalahan standar estimasi, uji relasi-t dan interval prediksi untuk data jumlah energi yang terjual oleh PLN dan jumlah penduduk dari tahun 2014 hingga 2019 di Jawa Barat. Serta estimasi interval untuk data dengan variabel yang sama dari tahun 2020 hingga 2021, dimana pandemi Covid-19 terjadi. Kemudian dilakukan analisa korelasi linear sederhana terhadap data-data tersebut diperoleh nilai rasio uji yang bernilai lebih besar dari batas-batas daerah penolakan dan nilai kemiringan sampel tidaklah sama dengan 0 (nol). Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat keterkaitan antara peningkatan jumlah penduduk dengan jumlah konsumsi energi listrik dan terdapat pengaruh pandemi Covid-19 terhadap kebutuhan listrik di Jawa Barat pada tahun 2020.
Designing Community Complaints and Disaster Reporting Application to Babinsa Based on IOS
Authors: Syauqiyah Khansa Ghazalah , Nurdin Ali , Handayani Ade Silvia
Published: April 2024

The role of telecommunications in facilitating communication and information exchange is very important, especially in emergencies such as natural disasters and unexpected events in the community. The application of mobile technologies such as apps is an alternative to improve response and address such issues. Mobile technology allows people to easily report disaster events or security issues through apps or short message services. The application of this technology supports faster communication between the community and Babinsa. Communities can quickly submit reports, convey important information, and share photos or videos as evidence of events. The reporting application is an implementation of mobile technology that can be more efficient in responding to reports and taking the necessary actions based on the information received to facilitate two-way communication between officers and the community. This research was conducted to develop an application that can facilitate the community and babinsa in responding to an event more efficiently, the results of this development prove that the application has an efficiency level of around 75% and also the learnability level reaches 80% which indicates that the application is ready to be launched to the general public and can be easily used for all groups.
Real-time Fishpond Water Temperature Monitoring with Internet of Things (IoT) Technology
Authors: Muslimin Selamat , Wijanarko Yudi , Bibrosi Nur Alif Zaki
Published: April 2024

The quality of pond water is an important factor in ensuring the health and sustainability of the organisms within it. Internet of Things (IoT) technology has enabled the development of sophisticated and effective monitoring systems to monitor water quality in real-time. One important parameter that needs to be monitored is the temperature of the pond water, as unstable temperatures can harm aquatic organisms. To obtain good quality and disease-free fish at normal times, the optimal temperature for catfish fry is around 28˚C - 30˚C. Manual monitoring or using thermometer measuring instruments is still very traditional and limited to the ability of supervisors to carry out continuous monitoring and may cause delays in detecting significant temperature changes. This research aims to analyze the monitoring system of pool water quality based on temperature by utilizing IoT technology. The proposed system uses a DS18B20 temperature sensor that is wirelessly connected to the IoT network. The temperature data collected in real time will be uploaded to Firebase for storage and further analysis. Through the development of this IoT-based pond water quality monitoring system, it is expected to increase efficiency and reliability in monitoring pond water quality. From the monitoring conducted for approximately 24 hours, the temperature in the fishpond is 28°-30°. After analyzing with direct monitoring, the good temperature is at night at 18.00-00.00 WIB. In conjunction with a standard thermometer, resulted in an average temperature sensor error rate of less than 5%, highlighting the reliability of the IoT technology in real-time environmental monitoring.
Redesign User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) of Ikan Giling Segar Website with Design Thinking Method to Increase User Interest
Authors: Husniyah Nadiyah , Guntara Rangga Gelar , Jaelani Rusani
Published: April 2024

In this era, digital transformation in business is increasing. One of the businesses that participated in the transformation and was studied in this research is Sabrina Store, which sells groundfish through its website, Ikan Giling Segar. Even so, challenges arise related to website design that is not optimal. This research is included in the Research and Development (R&D) research type. It uses design thinking methods to improve the appearance of the website design so that user interest also increases. Data were collected through questionnaires and related literature. Pre-questionnaires and questionnaires were conducted after the redesign using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) method with respondents from potential users in East Java, as well as usability testing of the redesigned prototype. Results showed that five aspects of UEQ were below average before the redesign. However, after the redesign, all aspects improved. Usability and UEQ testing also showed that the redesign improved user interest and experience. Thus, using design thinking and R&D methods can provide holistic solutions to improve the UI / UX of online business websites with positive results.
Kendala yang Dihadapi dalam Penerapan Dukcapil DiGi Mobile di Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kota Pariaman
Authors: Imrahmi Fadhiah , Alhadi Zikri
Published: April 2024

This research discusses the obstacles faced in implementing Dukcapil DiGi Mobile in Dukcapil Pariaman City. Effectiveness is a measuring tool to determine whether or not a predetermined target has been achieved. There are many factors that can influence effectiveness, both internal and external constraints. The presence of Dukcapil DiGi Mobile as an online service for population and civil registration services in Pariaman City aims to make it easier for the public to manage population administration effectively and efficiently. However, in its implementation there are still several obstacles in implementing Dukcapil DiGi Mobile. This research aims to determine the obstacles faced in implementing population document services through the DiGi Mobile application using Hansen and Mowen's theory which groups various kinds of obstacles into internal and external obstacles. The results of this research show what obstacles are faced in implementing Dukcapil DiGi Mobile in Dukcapil Pariaman City.
Konformitas Individu dalam Kelompok
Authors: Rahmadani Efendi Dhea , Sasmita Siska
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine the conformity of an individual farmer in a farmer group in Koto Panjang Ikur Koto Village. Conformity is refers to an influence of the social environment that can change individual attitudes and behavior so that they comply with applicable norms or rules. This research a employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Researchers interviewed the parties involved, namely the extension staff of the Padang City Agricultural Service, the staff of the Agricultural Extension Center as companions to farmer groups in Koto Panjang Ikur Koto Subdistrict, Farmer Group Management, and Farmer Group members. The finding shows that  the dimensions that most dominantly influence the behavior of farmers in Koto Panjang Ikur Koto Subdistrict to carry out conformity are solidarity and trust. High levels of trust among members and close relationships between individuals (cohesion) and the group contributes to shape positive conformity. On the other hand, equality of opinion and agreement is not fully implemented, because female members tend to follow the opinion of the group leader or male members who are considered dominant, which creates negative conformity. Meanwhile, in the obedience indicator, there are still group members with low participation because they do not attend meetings held by the group.
Lenguaje no sexista y pedagogía feminista. Miradas (in)cómodas para movilizar a la academia
Authors: Duarte Hidalgo Cory , Duboy-Luengo Mitzi , Hernández Mary Natalia
Published: April 2024

Este artículo reflexivo, escrito geo y corpopolíticamente situado desde el sur, vincula las movilizaciones feministas en Chile durante el 2018, la violencia de género denunciada en las universidades y la emergencia de la demanda colectivizada de una educación no sexista, para pensar los elementos que reproducen el sexismo lingüístico en la academia, desde una pedagogía feminista, interseccional y no binaria. El análisis es atravesado por las marcas del colonialismo, el neoliberalismo y el patriarcado en las formas en que hoy se habitan y re-producen tanto las universidades como el conocimiento.
Igualdad, cuota y paridad de género en Costa Rica (1990-2022)
Authors: Rodríguez Sáenz Eugenia
Published: April 2024

El artículo analiza el proceso de conquista de las legislaciones aﬁrmativas en Costa Rica, como la Ley de Promoción de la Igualdad Social de la Mujer (1990), la cuota mínima del 40% de representación política de las mujeres (1996) y la paridad (2009). También establece el impacto que tuvieron estas reformas en la representación de las mujeres en el congreso durante el período de 1990-2022. Se argumenta que estas legislaciones fueron el resultado de un contexto negociación y de lucha político electoral, en el cual tuvieron un papel decisivo los movimientos de mujeres y feministas, las convenciones sobre los derechos de las mujeres y una institucionalidad especializada en asuntos femeninos.