bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical Characteristics of Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation of The Lungs: A Single-Center Study
Authors: Yoo Hye Won , Kim Seong Heon , Kim Young Mi , Kwak Min Jung , Kim Hye-Young
Published: November 2023

Objective: Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) is a rare developmental abnormality of the lungs. We investigated clinical characteristics of CPAM based on patient age at diagnosis. Methods: In this retrospective study, we analyzed the medical records of 51 patients diagnosed with CPAM at Pusan National University Hospital between January 2000 and December 2019. Results: We investigated 39 children and 12 adults. The mean age at the diagnosis of the patients was 15.9 ± 14.3 years. The mean ages of children and adults at the time of diagnosis of CPAM were 6.8 ± 5.8 years and 31.2 ± 10.2 years, respectively. Among the 51 patients investigated, 20 (39%) were asymptomatic and 31 (61%) showed clinical symptoms, such as dry cough, recurrent respiratory infections, and dyspnea at the time of diagnosis. Notably, clinical symptoms at diagnosis were observed in 28 children (72%) and in only 3 adults (25%) (P = 0.006), and children were more symptomatic than adults. Children with large cysts tended to be more symptomatic than those with small cysts (P < 0.001). Combined anomalies were detected in 12 patients (23%). Patients with cystic lesions in the right lower lobe of the lung showed a higher prevalence of combined anomalies (P =0.015). Surgical resection was performed in 40 patients (78%), and all patients showed good prognosis. Conclusion: This study revealed that the presence of clinical symptoms of CPAM differed between children and adults, depending on the age at diagnosis and that patients with cysts in the right lower lobe of the lungs tended to show a higher prevalence of combined anomalies. (Allergy Asthma Respir Dis 2021, 9: 21–26)
A cross sectional study on morbidity pattern in two primary health centers of Bishnupur District, Manipur
Authors: Sonarjit Singh Khangembam , Laisram Micky Singh , Thangjam Gayatri , Singh T. Gambhir
Published: November 2023

Background: PHCs and PHSCs are the grass-root level of the health care system of India which deals directly with the majority of the population as they live in rural areas and have no access to proper health care systems. This study was conducted due to the scarcity of studies and limited health care services amongst people in rural populations of Manipur to determine the morbidity pattern of patients attending OPD in 2 PHCs of Bishnupur District under RHTC, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur for the year 2021.
Methods: A cross-sectional study based on previous records was conducted from 1 January to 31 December 2021 among the newly registered outpatients attending the OPD of Oinam and Leimapokpam PHCs in Bishnupur District. Secondary data from the two PHCs were collected. Data analysis was done by using SPSS software version 21.
Results: The study found that almost half (46.4%) of patients attending OPD are 15-49 years followed by <15 years (38.7%). Out of total morbidity, respiratory diseases (24.8%) followed by GIT (15.9%), OBG, skin diseases and NCD constitute major morbidity among the study population.
Conclusions: The study gives an outline of the morbidity pattern of patients attending OPD in two PHCs of the Bishnupur district in one year which could help healthcare providers and administrators to plan, practice and deliver quality services as per community needs.
Formative research on parenting practices and community support for early childhood development among caregivers in Telangana
Authors: Chary Janani S. , Gafurjiwala Seema M. , Nagapurkar Srinath , Kannuri Nanda Kishore , Shukla Rajan , Singh Samiksha
Published: November 2023

Background: Early Childhood Development refers to the overall development of children from conception until 5 years of age across various domains such as physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. Empowering caregivers by providing information regarding ECD and early stimulation, play and communication activities from birth will help ensure all-round child development and reduce risk of developmental delays.
Methods: A cross-sectional mixed methods study was conducted in May-July 2022 in two districts of Telangana, India. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to assess KAP among 218 primary caregivers of children aged 0 to 5 years. Two focused group discussions among secondary caregivers and 18 In-Depth Interviews among frontline workers (AWWs and ASHAs) were conducted to study about current ECD practices, sources of information and communication channels.
Results: More than 80% parents had good knowledge regarding brain development, but 15 to 25% did not know that activities like talking or playing with their child could improve intelligence. Less than 50% parents associated routine activities like telling stories, being sensitive to the child, playing and protecting the child with their child’s cognitive or emotional development. Even though fathers engaged their children in play and learning activities, most felt the mother was the primary caregiver. Most participants received information regarding Health and Nutrition from Anganwadi workers, but topics like sanitation, child rearing and early stimulation were not regularly covered.
Conclusions: Empowering caregivers on early learning and stimulation activities by frontline workers is crucial for ensuring overall growth and development of children into productive adults.
Hernia repair techniques: a comparative analysis of mesh types
Authors: Qaffas Mohammed F. , Alnami Ibrahim Y. , Barni Mariam S. , Tammam Ghadeer E. , Alharthi Mohammed A. , Alharbi Abdulaziz K. , Alnhas Khaled H. , Kutbi Mutasem S. , Almuhaysin Abdulmohsen A. , Alshamrani Hamed S. , Asiri Asma M.
Published: November 2023

A hernia is a condition characterized by the protrusion of an internal organ, often part of the intestine, through a weakened area in the surrounding muscle and tissue. Surgical intervention is the primary treatment option for most hernias, with procedures known as herniorrhaphy or hernioplasty. Traditional open surgery involves a sizable abdominal incision, granting direct access to the herniated tissue. Alternatively, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery utilizes small incisions and specialized instruments, including a camera, for repair. Synthetic or biological mesh is frequently employed to reinforce weakened muscle or tissue, reducing hernia recurrence risk. Mesh is integral to hernia treatment, providing critical reinforcement and enabling tension-free closure. This article's rationale lies in the necessity for a comprehensive comparative analysis of hernia repair techniques, with a particular focus on the influence of different mesh types in abdominal hernia surgery. This research, initiated on 17 October 2023, involved an exhaustive review of existing literature via databases like PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane, employing a broad range of medical terminology combinations. The management of hernias has evolved significantly, and open hernia repair, especially using the Shouldice technique, remains valuable when the mesh is unavailable or undesired. Modern tension-free repair techniques, such as Lichtenstein and plug and patch, provide similar outcomes. Laparoscopic hernia repair, despite the longer surgery duration, offers advantages in terms of recurrence, recovery, and postoperative discomfort. Mesh selection is vital, with options like polypropylene, polyester, composite, biological, and 3D offering tailored attributes. The choice should consider patient history, hernia type, and surgeon expertise, necessitating awareness of evolving techniques and materials for optimal outcomes in hernia repair.
Jurisdição constitucional como arena de realização da liberdade social Honnethiana?
Authors: Marcolongo Pereira Guzansky Clivia , Calmon du Pin Tristão Guzansky Bruno José , Bussinguer Elda Coelho de Azevedo
Published: November 2023

Procura-se a partir deste estudo analisar a possibilidade de realização da liberdade social na esfera do Direito, apesar das críticas de Axel Honneth às teorias da justiça erigidas a partir desse paradigma. Parte-se de um exame da crise do Estado democrático constitucional sob a perspectiva de um suposto sequestro da vontade-pública nas novas esferas comunicativas, especialmente a partir do advento das plataformas de redes sociais, para, num segundo momento, analisar o papel do constitucionalismo e as possibilidades institucionais de realização da liberdade social honnethiana no espaço político da jurisdição constitucional e o seu papel para o reconhecimento de grupos minoritários.
Doświadczenia w zakresie praktyk religijnych osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną. Raport z badań jakościowych
Authors: Żyta Agnieszka
Published: November 2023

Osoba z niepełnosprawnością często jest postrzegana jako ta, która potrzebuje szczególnej opieki i pomocy. Jednocześnie zgodnie z założeniami Kościoła Katolickiego jako jej członek zobowiązana jest do odkrywania swojego powołania osobistego i żywego uczestnictwa w misji Kościoła. Artykuł poświęcony został prezentacji wyników fenomenograficznych badań jakościowych z dorosłymi katolikami z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną. Celem badań przeprowadzonych z 10 uczestnikami Warsztatów Terapii Zajęciowej i Zakładu Aktywności Zawodowej było opisanie i analiza doświadczeń związanych z udziałem w praktykach religijnych. Na podstawie przeprowadzonych wywiadów określono czynniki, które sprzyjają i utrudniają realizację praktyk religijnych oraz wysunięto implikacje dla praktyki pedagogicznej.
Nil Intervention is at Times the Best Intervention
Authors: Upadhya Pratap , Bai Muniza , Gunasekaran Veeraraghavan , Dwivedi Dharm P , MP Shahana
Published: November 2023

A sudden drop of air-fluid level in the pneumonectomy space in the absence of a bronchopleural fistula and pleural infection is termed benign emptying of the pneumonectomy space (BEPS). We report a 28-year-old female patient who presented to a tertiary care referral centre, in Pondicherry, India in 2020 with multiple episodes of vomiting. Subsequent to a left-sided pneumonectomy due to tuberculosis, she was diagnosed with BEPS. Generally, patients with BEPS are clinically stable, afebrile with no fluid expectoration and have a normal white blood cell count. Bronchoscopy reveals an intact bronchial stump and pleural fluid cultures are often sterile. In terms of management, close monitoring and early detection of a bronchopleural fistula are the key points. BEPS should be a differential diagnosis in case of a drop in the air-fluid level of the post-pneumonectomy space. Awareness of this entity is crucial as it helps prevent unnecessary and morbid surgical interventions.
Keywords: Pneumonectomy; Pleura; Hydropneumothorax; Case Report; India.
Opportunities and challenges for n-alkane and n-alkene biosynthesis: A sustainable microbial biorefinery
Authors: Geng Jiayao , Liao Pan , Tan Giin Yu Amy , Zhu Fu-Yuan , Pradhan Nirakar
Published: November 2023

Alkanes and alkenes are high-value platform chemicals that can be synthesized by microorganisms, utilizing organic residues from agri-food industries and municipalities, thereby offering an alternative opportunity in resource recovery. Current research and technological advancements for the biosynthesis of alkanes and alkenes are mainly impeded by low product titers, obstructing the bioprocess upscaling and large-scale applications. Thus, current scientific investigations aim to improve productivity by utilizing natural and engineered metabolic pathways in various microbial chassis to suppress competing metabolic pathways, coupled with bioprocess optimization. Additionally, to reduce costs, research is being conducted on utilizing inorganic carbon sources such as CO2 to promote the green synthesis of alkanes and alkenes. Therefore, this review critically discusses the opportunities and challenges in alkane and alkene biosynthesis, aiming to examine the current technological advancements. In this review, the limitations of five major metabolic pathways for alkane and alkene biosynthesis are thoroughly discussed, highlighting their shortcomings. Additionally, various techniques, including metabolic engineering, autotrophic metabolic pathways, and new non-biosynthetic routes, are investigated as potential methods to enhance product titers. Furthermore, this review offers valuable insights into the economic and environmental aspects of alkane and alkene biosynthesis while also presenting perspectives for future research directions.
REVIEW OF MODERN METHODS OF TREATMENT OF LICHEN PLANUS OF THE ORAL MUCOSA
Authors: Butorova Anna , Nagaeva Marina , Volkova Tatiana , Shestel Anna , Volkova Ekaterina
Published: November 2023

Objectives. To systematize scientific information about the methods of treatment of lichen planus of the oral mucosa, presented in modern domestic and foreign literature.

Methodology. The data of special literature were studied using scientific search library databases: Google Scholar, PubMed Central, Elibrary. The search for original scientific publications was carried out by keywords. This review includes an analysis of 48 scientific sources.

Results. A review of the literature allowed us to identify a number of general principles for the treatment of lichen planus of the oral mucosa, to identify various drug and non-drug methods of treating lichen planus of the oral mucosa that have already been studied, used both locally and systemically, as well as a number of side effects that occur when using certain treatment methods, and, in this regard, to indicate the urgency of the problem and substantiate its practical significance, which is associated with the need to develop new, more effective, personalized methods of treating this disease.

Conclusion. Despite the many methods of therapy of lichen planus of the oral mucosa that have already been studied, the treatment of this disease is currently an urgent problem for dentists and requires special attention. It should be borne in mind that there are certain contraindications to the use of various medicinal and non-medicinal methods of treating patients with a diagnosis of lichen planus of the oral mucosa, therefore, the question arises of finding new, more affordable and safe methods of treatment, especially in severe forms of the course of this disease.
Progression of Focal Nodular Hyperplasia in a 43-Year-Old Woman with Breast Cancer
Authors: Tak Yoon Ji , Jeong Soung Won , Chang Young , Jang Jae Young , Ryu Tom , Choi In Ho , Kim Young Seok , Kim Sang Gyune , Yoo Jeong-Ju , Kim Hong Soo , Lee Sae Hwan , Ahn Young Hyeon
Published: November 2023

Most liver masses that are incidentally found are benign lesions. Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is the second most common benign solid hepatic mass that does not transform to malignancy. A 43-year-old woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer recently visited our clinic for evaluation of an incidentally found hepatic mass. Abdominal computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed two lesions on segment 6 of the liver, suggestive of FNH. The patient had undergone surgery for breast cancer and had been taking tamoxifen. We followed the lesions on abdominal ultrasound every six months. Imaging at two years after diagnosis revealed fatty change of the liver parenchyma and increased size and number of masses. Liver biopsy was performed to distinguish metastatic lesions. Conclusively, FNH with drug-induced steato-hepatitis was confirmed by histopathologic finding. We are following the patient with imaging study and liver fibroscan.
Koca-ili Türkmenlerinin Rumeli’nin İskânına Katkıları
Authors: Ateş Hacer
Published: November 2023

Osmanlıların Rumeli’deki iskân faaliyetleri Çimbi kalesinin ele geçirilmesiyle başlamış ve yeni bölgelerin fethiyle birlikte genişleyerek devam etmiştir. Anadolu’dan Rumeli’ye göçürülen büyük nüfus kitleleri bölgeye Türk-İslâm kimliği kazandırırken toprakların da şenlenmesini sağlamıştır. Bu göçler kimi zaman gönüllülük esasına da- yalı olurken kimi zaman da iskân politikası gereği zorunlu göçler olan sürgün yolu ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Anadolu’dan Rumeli’ye göçen grupların izleri meskûn oldukları yer adlarına nazaran tahrir defterlerindeki kayıtlardan takip edebilmektedir. Kocaeli sancağına ve Rumeli yakasındaki bazı sancaklara ait tahrir defterlerindeki yer adları incelendiğinde yüzlerce köy adının her iki yakada da mevcut olması Kocaeli Türk- menlerinin Rumeli’ye gelerek yerleştiğini göstermektedir. Kocaeli bölgesinden göçle- rin ilk safhası Rumeli fatihi Süleyman Paşa döneminde gerçekleşmiş olup I. Murad zamanında devam etmiştir. Her iki dönemde de Kocaeli bölgesindeki Türkmenlerin gerek fetih sürecine katılmak gerekse ele geçirilen yeni arazilerde yerleşmek üzere kendi istekleriyle geldikleri anlaşılmaktadır. Bu çerçevede Kocaeli bölgesinden gelen Türkmenler Gelibolu, Edirne-Paşa livası, Vize ve Çirmen sancaklarında yoğun olarak yerleşmişlerdir. Bu göçler Rumeli’nin şenlenmesine büyük katkı sağlarken Kocaeli sancağındaki nüfus kesafetini de azaltmaya yardımcı olmuştur.
Kendi Aynasında Bir Alim-Tarihçi: İbn Kennân’ın Yevmiyye’sinde Ben-anlatısı ve Kimlik
Authors: Koç Yahya
Published: November 2023

İbn Kennân, 18. yüzyılda Osmanlı Şam’ının kültür merkezlerinden biri olan Sâlihiyye’de yaşamıştır. Buradaki bir medresede ders vererek, bir camide Halvetiyye şeyhliğini sürdürerek, tarih boyunca kendi geleneklerine göre şekillenmiş alim ve sûfi kimliklerinin pratiklerini yerine getirmiştir. Yazmış olduğu Havâdis el-Yevmiyye min Tarîh İhdâ Aşere ve Elf ve Mie isimli vekayinâmede bu geleneklere mensubiyetini de gösteren bir ben-anlatısı üslubu kullanmış olduğu dikkati çekmektedir. Genel ola- rak vekayinâmesinde aktardığı gelişmeler hakkındaki tespit ve yorumlarının yanında, ben-anlatısı üslubuyla yaptığı aktarımlar yaşadığı zamanın ve mekânın şartlarına göre söz konusu geleneklerle bir etkileşim içinde olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu iki kimlik alanının yanı sıra yaşadığı şehrin iklimi, florası ve mimari varlığını benimsemesiyle şekillenen Şamlılık, İbn Kennân’ın diğer bir aidiyet alanıdır. Halvetiyye şeyhliği, genç yaşta babasından devraldığı bir vazifedir. Şeyhi olduğu tarikat ve bu tarikatın men- supları hakkında Yevmiyye’de verdiği bilgiler, 18. yüzyılda Şam’da sûfi hayatın nasıl yaşandığını örneklendirmesi bakımından önemlidir. Hayatının geç bir döneminde başladığı müderrisliğiyle ilgili anlatımları, hem kendisinin bu mesleği sürdürmek için verdiği mücadeleyi ortaya koymakta hem de Şam ilmiyesinin işleyişi hakkında bilgi sahibi olmayı sağlamaktadır.
“Ben ‘hür’üm... Hayır, sen kölesin...”! 19.. Yüzyılın Üçüncü Çeyreğinde İstanbul’da Çerkesler, Kölelik, Hürriyet Arayışları ve Rumeli Kazaskerliği Mahkemesi
Authors: Araz Yahya
Published: November 2023

emel olarak Rumeli Kazaskerliği Mahkemesi’nin 1860’lı ve 1870’li yıllara ait kayıtlarına dayanan makale Osmanlı topraklarına köle olarak getirilmiş ya da farklı yollar ve hileler kullanılarak köleleştirilmiş Çerkeslerin hürriyet iddialarına odaklan- makta; iddia ve başvuruların mahkemeye hangi ilişki ağları sayesinde ulaştığını, nasıl ele alındığını ve sonuçlandırıldığını anlamaya çalışmaktadır. Devletin Çerkes köleli- ğine ve hürriyet iddialarına yönelik tutumunun süreklilik içinde anlaşılmasına büyük katkılar sağlayabilecek bu kayıtlar maalesef Osmanlı kölelik çalışmalarının ilgisini çekmemiştir. Çerkes köleleri öteden beri yakından tanıyan, hanelerinde istihdam eden ve eş adayı olarak gören Osmanlılar göçün yoğunlaştığı 1850’lerde ve 1860’lar- da yeni bir durumla karşı karşıya olduklarını kabul edecek, bu çerçevede Çerkes köleliğini ve köle ticaretini düzenlenmeye ve yeniden tarif etmeye çalışacaklardır. Kit- lesel göçlerin yarattığı kargaşa kölelere yönelik talebin yoğunluğuyla birleşerek hür Çerkeslerin de köleleştirilmesini kolaylaştırıyordu. Rumeli Kazaskerliği Mahkemesi bu olağanüstü dönemde hem İstanbul’dan ve hem de farklı yollarla taşradan gelen hürriyet davalarının görüldüğü ve karara bağlandığı yegâne mahkemeydi. Bu mahke- menin ön plana çıkarılması devletin hürriyet davalarına yönelik hassasiyetini ve süreci düzenleme ve kontrol altında tutma çabasını yansıtıyordu.
Osmanlı Tarihinin Temel Kaynaklarından İlk Anonim Tevârih-i Âl-i Osman (Edirne Nüshası) İsimli Çalışmamıza Yazılan Tenkide Cevap
Authors: Yüksel Hasan
Published: November 2023

Osmanlı Tarihinin Temel Kaynaklarından İlk Anonim Tevârih-i Âl-i Osman (Edirne Nüshası), Hazırlayanlar: Dr. Hasan Yüksel, Dr. İbrahim Delice, Dahi- ye Karagülle, Sivas 2021 isimli çalışmamız yayımlanınca sayın Necdet Öztürk, yayınlarına yaptığımız iktibaslardaki bazı kelimeler üzerinde yer alan inceltme işaretlerinin eksikliğini, şikayet dilekçesindeki beyanıyla, “Herhangi bir art niyetle yapılmış olmamakla birlikte” büyük tahrif olarak nitelemiş; ayrıca yayınlarını hafife aldığımızı iddia etmiş ve bu gerekçelerle bizleri Etik Kurul’a şikâyet etmiştir. Bu kez de Osmanlı Araştırmaları sayı 61’de “Edirne Bâdi Efendi Nüshasının ‘İlk Ano- nim Kronik’ Olduğu İddiası ile Neşri Üzerine Bazı Mülahazalar” başlığı altında tenkit etmektedir.
Hasht Bihisht VI, Story XI: A Quotation from Abū Tammām’s Ode on Amorium
Authors: Dehqan Mustafa
Published: November 2023

Idrīs Bidlīsī displays a certain technical sophistication in the arrangement of the materials which he received from his predecessors and can be said to represent a rather advanced stage in the formation of the Hašt Bihišt literature. By reconstructing, where possible, the sources used by Idrīs, we can reach to both the best readings and understanding of his very difficult and hyperliterate text. Since the transmission of the manuscripts sometimes involved no conscious choices between often conflicting versions, we may, as a result of the reconstruction of the critical edition of Hašt Bihišt, use the best readings, instead of corrupt ones. is short article deals with a classical Arabic quotation used in Idrīs’ Book VI, especially as a tool to reach a fixed reading of the text and clarify its semantics and connotations.
Resolución de la ecuación diferencial parcial de Black-Scholes mediante redes neuronales físicamente informadas
Authors: Moreno Trujillo John Freddy
Published: November 2023

Artículo conmemorativo por los 50 años del modelo Black-Scholes, en el cual se presenta la deducción de la ecuación diferencial parcial de valoración en el contexto de un modelo de mercado en tiempo continuo. Se propone como método de resolución el uso de una red neuronal físicamente informada (PINN), como una novedosa técnica del denominado aprendizaje de maquina científico, que permite resolver este tipo de ecuaciones sin la necesidad de un gran número de datos de entrenamiento. Se presenta la implementación del método y los resultados de valoración para el caso de opciones de compra europeas.
Teoría moderna de portafolio: desarrollos fundamentales, extensiones y enfoques robustos
Authors: Zapata Quimbayo Carlos Andrés
Published: November 2023

En este trabajo se presentan los principales desarrollos teóricos de la teoría moderna de portafolios. Inicialmente, se introducen los elementos fundamentales del modelo media-varianza (MV) de Markowitz, su formulación y solución del problema de optimización, así como sus limitaciones. Luego, se presentan diferentes extensiones del MV al introducir medidas alternativas de riesgo, así como los ajustes del modelo de construcción de portafolios. En este ámbito, se expone el enfoque de downside risk. Finalmente, se introducen los enfoques robustos de portafolio teniendo en cuenta los enfoques: bayesiano, de optimización robusta y de paridad de riesgo. Desde estos nuevos enfoques se resaltan aquellos ajustes que permiten superar las principales limitaciones del modelo MV. También, se introducen desarrollos recientes que extienden las formulaciones originales del modelo de portafolio para tratar nuevos desafíos y problemáticas actuales.
The Processual Nature of Volunteer Engagement: A Reconstruction of Career Patterns Based on the Narratives of Interviewees Involved in Non-Profit Activities
Authors: Dymarczyk Waldemar
Published: November 2023

The article is intended to reconstruct the career stages of volunteers. As a result of the biographical data analysis, three stages of the volunteering career were outlined: preparation, institutionalization, and, potentially, professionalization. The conditions and contexts of their occurrence were also reconstructed. Secondly, the patterns of volunteering careers were described, namely, the ‘structured action scheme’ with its ‘axiological’ and ‘pragmatic’ variants; a ‘post-trajectory’ pattern, and the pattern of ‘mature participation’ and ‘biographical metamorphosis’. In this qualitative sociological study, transcriptions of narrative biographical interviews were analyzed. The procedures of the classic version of the grounded theory methodology were applied. Some concepts developed by Fritz Schütze in the field of the biographical analysis were also used.
Contemporary Scenario of Participatory Social Work Research in Rural India
Authors: Soundari Hilaria
Published: November 2023

Rural India, holding 68.84% of its population as per the census of 2011 (Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, 2011), stands with an outstanding model of participatory practices in social work research. As the “we feeling” is common among the rural people, indeed it becomes more feasible to enable them to participate in the research process. Based on the divergent socio-economic and cultural background of the rural Indian situation, choosing the best research practices becomes a herculean task. It may certainly enable the bringing into the limelight the struggles and strengths of the marginalized and less privileged of the rural society. The present study strives in identifying the relevant research tools for rural population, which is relatively open to the participatory research approach. It highlights the relevance and suitability of adopting these methods in social work research, especially the collaborative research practices, combining the researcher and service users’ perspective which are found to be more effective and informative. The various constraints and difficulties faced by the researchers also are portrayed and examined in relation with the rural study at the grass root level.
Difficulties Faced by Researchers in Participatory Practices: An Example of Research with Roma People
Authors: Mikulec Marek , Glumbíková Kateřina
Published: November 2023

The number of socially excluded localities and persons residing in them has significantly increased in the Czech Republic over the last ten years. Socially excluded localities have their specific characteristics and environment that very often concern exclusively the Roma localities. The participatory research aims to gain access to the locality followed by the establishment of communication and cooperation with local residents. These relationships, however, show a number of difficulties that in this contribution are reconstructed based on the ethnographic research conducted in a socially excluded locality inhabited by the Roma community. Some partial recommendations have been formulated for accessing the field. These are recommendations relating to the individual characteristics of the researcher, the specific characteristics of the environment and the characteristics of the target group (the Roma community).
Statistical parameters in assessing ecological and geochemical state of the Kolpashevo-Turukhan mineragenic zone eastern part
Authors: Peregudina Elena V. , Sobolev Igor S. , Baranovskaya Natalya V.
Published: November 2023

The relevance. The required statistical identification of natural and anthropogenic biogeochemical anomalies when conducting ecological and geochemical studies on the territories of buried exogenous ores with a weak anthropogenic pressure. The difficulty of their identification according to their sources is related to a similar litho-siderophilic geochemical specialization of sedimentary rocks of iron ore, titanium-zirconium formations and modern soils of taiga zone landscapes. Moreover, the research implemented a method for biomaterial sample preparation. This method is aimed at obtaining the possibility of using a biomaterial sample as a natural indicator to reveal the aeolian and dust aerosol substance intake. As a result, there is an urgent need to involve steps in biogeochemical data statistical processing that allows one qualitatively differentiate the effects of chemical elements concentration via root nutrition and dust accumulation on the leaves. The aim. Statistical assessment of content variability and relationships of chemical elements in aspen leaves in the zone of anthropogenic influence of transport roads crossing the localization areas of buried iron ore deposits of the Bakcharsko-Kolpashevo ore district, Kolpashevo-Turukhan mineragenic zone. Qualitative biogeochemical identification of biomaterial enrichment through root and dust in areas of anomalous concentration of chemical elements using data on accumulation of rare earth elements. Objects. Soil, leaves of common aspen (Populus tremula L., 1753). Methods. Regional biogeochemical and lithochemical sampling was carried out in three profiles along local roads with asphalt and unpaved surfaces at the entrances to settlements. The sampling points common for the methods were shifted off the roads at a distance of at least 20 m to undisturbed landscapes. After sample preparation, the concentration of 28 chemical elements in the samples was determined by instrumental neutron activation analysis. The interpretation of geochemical data was based on the results of multicomponent statistical analysis. Results. The studied territories along the lines of regional research are characterized by the background biogeochemical and lithochemical values. The revealed biogeochemical anomaly is caused by a dust halo that accompanies the unpaved road. The rare earth elements levels show the influence of fine dust-aerosol and aeolian material intake.
Mathematical model for investigation of alkylbenzenes sulfonation
Authors: Ivashkina Elena N. , Dolganova Irena O. , Dolganov Igor M. , Zykova Anastasiya A. , Sladkov Denis Y.
Published: November 2023

The relevance. Lack of experimental data that allow developing a scientifically based method for calculating and designing film-type reactors, which are also used to produce alkylbenzenesulfonic acids. These acids, in their turn, are currently the main components of synthetic detergents. The issue of increasing reactor equipment efficiency can be most effectively solved using mathematical models built on a physical and chemical basis. The aim. Development of a mathematical model of alkylbenzenes sulfonation, taking into account a substance mass transfer from a gas phase to a liquid phase. Software implementation of the developed model, as well as the use of the developed mathematical model for studying the influence of the process parameters on its efficiency. Object. Alkylbenzenes sulfonation with sulfuric anhydride in a multitube film reactor. Methods. Mathematical modeling is used to perform all computational operations, a modern high-level general-purpose programming language with automatic memory management is used. The quantum-chemical methods for determining thermodynamic parameters of chemical reactions were used. Results. The paper considers the principles of constructing a mathematical model of sulfonation. The authors have developed the calculation program in the Python programming language and assessed the accuracy of description of a real process and the influence of the system technological parameters on a product yield and quality, taking into account a substance interfacial transfer. The system of practical recommendations for improving the alkylbenzenes sulfonation resource efficiency was developed. The mathematical model adequately describes the process. The calculated data are compared with the real data from the operating unit for alkylbenzenes sulfonation with sulfuric anhydride.
Itinerários no Pibid e na RP
Authors: Oliveira Tiago Henrique de , Niquini Cláudia Mara , Cordeiro Leandro Batista
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: O presente artigo buscou compreender, a partir de egressos do curso de Educação Física (EF) de uma universidade mineira, os impactos do Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência (Pibid) e da Residência Pedagógica (RP) na formação inicial de licenciados em EFe as experiências vivenciadas em escolas urbanas e rurais. Metodologia: Utilizando uma abordagem qualitativa, este estudo de caso envolveu aplicação de questionário e realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas para coletar informações. Resultados e discussão: Entre distintos aspectos, destacando que os pesquisados estiveram, no mínimo, por seis meses em cada programa, registramos pontos importantes sobre ambos, dando destaque às experiências do Pibid, no início da licenciatura, em escolas urbanas e seus cotidianos; e, sobretudo, na RP, ocorrido em escola rural, sendo possível viver os desafios da instituição, com sua frágil estrutura, o deslocamento custoso dos docentes à escola e a vulnerabilidade social dos escolares. Entre as diferentes falas e experiências, constatamos que adentrar nos dois ambientes, urbano e rural, possibilitou a compreensão de escolas no plural, em acordo com o ambiente e suas características, sendo única cada escola, com suas particularidades, desafios e potências. Conclusão: Por fim, ressaltamos a importância da imersão dos cursos de graduação na zona rural, não somente através dos programas, mas, em projetos, estágios e nos processos formativos de professores.
Los nuevos retos educativos para la educación del siglo XXI
Authors: Fernandes Procópio Leandra , Blanchard Giménez Mercedes , Rabelo Procópio Marcos
Published: November 2023

El mundo ha sufrido un significativo cambio después de las crisis sanitarias provocada por el coronavirus, lo que ha generado nuevos retos para las sociedades. La educación es uno de los sectores que más ha experimentado estos nuevos retos y desafíos. De una realidad plenamente presencial, miles de profesores en todo el mundo tuvieron que adoptar medidas de atención a una diversidad de estudiantes, de realidades socio familiares complejas y afrontar innumerables adversidades para seguir adelante con su práctica educativa. Ahora que se vislumbrado el final de este largo proceso de enseñanza hibrida, de confinamiento y realidades virtuales ¿qué tenemos que aprender de este proceso? ¿Qué creemos que necesita afrontar la educación y qué criterios podemos utilizar y cómo formar a los futuros profesionales de la educación desde la formación inicial? El presente ensayo pretende dar a conocer el panorama de la educación en España, los retos a los que se enfrenta, así como presentar las claves para el proceso de cambio en la educación desde la Universidad, como espacio fundamental para la capacitación de los profesionales involucrados en el buen hacer en la escuela. Por ello, se pretende que este ensayo académico sea un importante instrumento de reflexión sobre los retos que, desde las políticas públicas, la universidad debe enfrentar para promover un cambio significativo en la formación de los profesionales del futuro.
Towards democratic culture and political practice in early childhood education FOR TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AT A TIME OF CONVERGING CRISIS
Authors: Sousa Diana , Moss Peter
Published: November 2023

At a time of converging and existential crises, the paper argues for, and examines the meaning of, a democratic culture and politics as first practice as necessary conditions for the transformative change needed for survival and flourishing. While acknowledging that such change needs to be comprehensive, including all education, the paper considers in particular the meaning of democratic culture and politics as first practice for early childhood education, and some of the processes that might bring them about.
Educação escolar e educação indígena: conhecimentos e territorialidade na terra indígena Mangueirinha/PR
Authors: De Souza Rodrigo Kavag , Dorneles Ramos João Daniel , Silva Sergio Baptista da
Published: November 2023

Este artigo versa sobre a questão da educação kaingang e da educação escolar indígena promovida na Terra Indígena (TI) Mangueirinha, localizada no estado do Paraná. O esforço aqui empreendido visou compreender de que modo as transformações provocadas pela modernização, pela urbanização e pelo colonialismo impactam o modo de existência indígena. Destarte, a presença dos antepassados, denominados ká sἷ (tronco velho), consolida um sentimento de parentesco com a terra e produz tár (força) – que mobiliza toda a energia do coletivo kaingang para se manter em seu território. Nesse sentido, o texto traz a experiência pessoal/coletiva de um dos autores, enquanto membro kaingang da referida TI, junto às práticas indígenas, e os seus conhecimentos ancestrais, demonstrados em diversas ações coletivas de mobilização e no desenvolvimento de formas de educação para além das instituições de ensino.
Kerjasama Uni Eropa-Indonesia: Implementasi European Council Regulation 1005/2008 dalam Aktivitas Perikanan Pelabuhan Nizam Zachman
Authors: Yulia Lisda , Nashir Asep Kamaluddin , Kusumajanti Kusumajanti
Published: November 2023

Komoditas ikan tangkap di Indonesia dinilai mampu mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi melalui perdagangan perikanan, namun dari segi pengelolaannya, perikanan tangkap masih terkendala oleh hambatan-hambatan internal dan eksternal, sehingga membuat sertifikasi hasil tangkap ikan rendah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis dampak ratifikasi Europeaan Council regulation (ECR) 1005/2008 sebagai satu upaya meningkatkan sertifikasi hasil tangkap ikan dan mendukung ekspansi pasar ekspor ikan Indonesia. Penelitian ini masuk kedalam fokus studi Bisnis Internasional, oleh karena itu penulis menggunakan konsep kerjasama internasional untuk menganalisis dampak ratifikasi hukum internasional ECR 1005/2008 di Indonesia dan menggunakan teori perdagangan internasional keunggulan kompetitif untuk menganalisis indikator perdagangan sempurna komoditas perikanan tangkap di lokus penelitian. Penulis menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus tunggal di lokus penelitian Pelabuhan Nizam Zachman. Proses pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan wawancara tidak terstruktur terhadap 3 informan dan observasi mendalam. Hasil temuan penelitian menunjukkan ratifikasi ECR 1005/2008 di Pelabuhan Nizam Zachman mampu meningkatkan sertifikasi hasil tangkap ikan yang diperoleh dengan mengedepankan sinergi antara Dewan Uni Eropa, Pelabuhan Perikanan, dan Unit Pengolah Ikan.
Chinese Loan to Africa in the lens of Pragmatism Economics
Authors: Widjanarko Yeremia Nicolaus
Published: November 2023

This paper examined the reasons behind China’s decision to provide loans to African states, a group that had been traditionally been considered not creditworthy by MDBs. Utilizing a descriptive-explorative research method, primary to secondary data ranged from 1999 to 2022, and the framework of economic pragmatism, this paper analyzed and found some pragmatic implications. The findings concluded that China’s lending strategy was mostly motivated by a pragmatic approach aimed at gaining early access to African markets, securing vital natural resources, assisting Chinese corporations, and creating economic dependence. China’s loans were used to fund infrastructure projects, reducing logistics costs for Chinese businesses and diversifying foreign exchange reserves. This paper posited that China’s policy was driven by empirical facts, adaptiveness to global economic conditions, and a focus on concrete economic benefits, such as increasing imports from China and gaining access to natural resources. Therefore, this paper describes China’s efforts to strengthen its influence and obtain tangible economic advantages through its lending practices in Africa
 
Keywords: Africa, China, Development Loan, Economic Gains, Political-Economy
Enhancing The Service Quality of The Tour and Travel SME By Integrating Servqual Dimensions, Kano Model, and Fishbone Diagram
Authors: Hidayatullah Taufiq Asy’ari , Wurjaningrum Febriana
Published: November 2023

Transportation services are one of the prominent sectors in the movement of the economy. The current transportation system should be arranged in an integrated manner in a single national-scale system to balance the readiness of transportation services and public needs. A proper transportation system can lead to the realization of the goal of building a firm infrastructure and sustainable-inclusive industrialization in the future. Qualitative case study of an SME in Indonesia using the Servqual, Kano, and Fishbone diagram. These three methods can analyze the relationship between quality attributes and determine the factors that influence the quality of a product or service. This study obtained analysis results using the Servqual method that six attributes have the highest gap between reality and expectations. Based on the results using the Kano Model, three classification categories include ten attributes, namely (1) Category O (One Dimensional), (2) Category R (Reverse), and (3) Category Q (Questionable). In addition, analysis of 10 service attributes that are priorities for improvement using the Fishbone diagram produces four main factors (Man, Machine, Environment, and Method) that influence the quality of SME services. This study enriches reference material for considerations in improvement efforts of service attribute weaknesses for transportation service SMEs.
Pengaruh Desain Pekerjaan dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan dengan Kepuasan Kerja sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Dihan Fereshti Nurdiana , Muhammad Suharto Agus Saputra
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT

This study aims to analyze the effect of job design and work environment on employee performance with job satisfaction as a variable that intervenes in Asana Grove Hotel Yogyakarta. The method of using data using a questionnaire. Population of 45 employees, with a sample as much 45. The analytical method uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using the SmartPLS v.3.0 tool. The results showed that first, design has a positive effect on employee performance. Second, the work environment has a positive effect on employee performance. Third, job design has a positive effect on job satisfaction. Fourth, the work environment has a positive effect on job satisfaction. Fifth, job satisfaction has a positive effect on employee performance. Sixth, job design has a positive effect on employee performance through job satisfaction. Seventh, the work environment has a positive effect on employee performance through job satisfaction. Research results can be used as a basis for improving and improving job design, work environment, job satisfaction, and employee performance.

 

Keywords: Job Design, Environtment Employee, Employee Performance, Job Satisfaction

 

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh desain pekerjan dan lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan kepuasan kerja sebagai variabel intervening pada Asana Grove Hotel Yogyakarta. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Populasi 45 karyawan, dengan sampel sebanyak 45. Metode analisis menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) dengan menggunakan alat SmartPLS v.3.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pertama, desain pekerjaan berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan. Kedua, lingkungan kerja berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan. Ketiga, desain pekerjan berpengaruh positif terhadap kepuasan kerja. Keempat, lingkungan kerja berpengaruh positif terhadap kepuasan kerja. Kelima, kepuasan kerja berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan. Keenam, desain pekerjaan berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan melalui kepuasan kerja. Ketujuh, lingkungan kerja berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan melalui kepuasan kerja. Hasil penelitian dapat dijadikan dasar untuk meningkatkan dan memelihara desain pekerjaan, lingkungan kerja, kepuasan kerja, dan kinerja karyawan.

 

Kata Kunci: Desain Pekerjaan, Lingkungan Kerja, Kinerja Karyawan, Kepuasan Kerja
Spectral Decomposition of Gramians of Continuous Linear Systems in the Form of Hadamard Products
Authors: Yadykin Igor Borisovich
Published: November 2023

New possibilities of Gramian computation by using canonical transformations into diagonal, controllable and observable canonical forms are shown. With the help of such a technique the Gramian matrices can be represented in the form of products of Hadamard matrices of multipliers and matrices of the transformed right-hand side of Lyapunov equations. It is shown that the multiplier matrices are invariant under various canonical transformations of linear continuous systems. The modal Lyapunov equations for continuous SISO LTI systems in diagonal form are obtained and their new solutions based on Hadamard decomposition are proposed. New algorithms for element-by-element computation of Gramian matrices for stable continuous MIMO LTI systems are developed. For continuous SISO LTI systems given by equations of state in controllable and observable canonical forms, new algorithms for the computation of controllability Gramians and their traces in the form of Hadamard products in the form of Xiao matrices are developed. The application of transformations to the canonical forms of controllability and observability allowed to simplify the formulas of spectral decompositions in the form of Xiao matrices. In the paper new spectral decompositions in the form of Hadamard’s products for solutions of Sylvester algebraic and differential equations of MIMO LTI systems, including spectral decompositions of finite and infinite cross-Gramians of continuous MIMO LTI systems. Recommendations on the use of the obtained results are given.
Enhanced Sentiment Analysis with Syntactic Dependency and Advanced Graph Convolution Model
Authors: Sunny Jane , Padraig Tom , Terry Roggie , Ali Woods
Published: November 2023

This paper presents the Advanced Syntactic-Graph Convolutional Model (ASGCM), a pioneering approach in Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis (ABSA) that integrates syntactic dependency features within a graph convolution framework. ASGCM stands out for its novel use of dependency edge encoding and tag-based graph convolutions, providing a fine-grained analysis of sentiments associated with specific aspects in text. This model meticulously captures the intricacies of syntactic structures, thereby offering enhanced precision in sentiment analysis. Notably, ASGCM incorporates a dual-layer graph convolution system: one layer processes syntactic dependencies (edges), while the other interprets semantic roles (tags), ensuring a comprehensive understanding of both structural and contextual elements in text. We rigorously tested ASGCM on multiple datasets, including both English and Chinese languages, and our findings reveal a significant improvement in sentiment classification accuracy compared to existing models. The versatility of ASGCM makes it a robust tool for diverse linguistic environments, setting a new standard for ABSA methodologies.
Maximizing Multimodal Exercises in the Writing Class
Authors: Wardoyo Subur Laksmono
Published: November 2023

In line with the current trend in multimodality, this essay presents a survey on the various multimodal exercises in various writing textbooks used in Indonesia. This essay also shows that while language learning theories consider writing as a productive skill, the multimodal practices found in the textbooks seem to incorporate the receptive skill more than the productive one. Consequently this analysis will reveal the various degrees of productive and multimodal levels in those writing drills. Finally, it recommends how to be creative in maximizing multimodal writing if the writing instructor wants to be consistent with the theory of multimodality.