bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing student motivation and achievement in science classrooms through STEM education
Authors: AlAli Rommel , Yousef Wardat
Published: June 2024

This qualitative study investigated how science teachers integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into their lessons, focusing on the benefits, challenges, and implementation strategies. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 26 science teachers in public schools in Irbid Governorate, Jordan, during the 2023–2024 academic year. The findings revealed that while teachers generally have a positive attitude toward STEM education, they encountered significant challenges related to inadequate physical resources and time constraints. Additionally, STEM education was shown to promote student engagement in research activities. The study employed a thematic analysis approach to identify, analyze, and report patterns within the data, providing a detailed account of the themes that emerged from the teachers' experiences. The study underscores the importance of addressing these challenges to facilitate the effective integration of STEM into science education.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Computational Thinking in Education at University
Authors: Linda Talib Ameen  , Maysam Raad Yousif  , Najwa Abdulmunem Jasim Alnoori  , Ban Hassan Majeed
Published: June 2024

This study aims to reveal the role of one of the artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, “ChatGPT,” in improving the educational process by following it as a teaching method for the subject of automatic analysis for students of the Chemistry Department and the subject of computer security for students of the Computer Science Department, from the fourth stage at the College of Education for Pure Science (Ibn Al-Haitham), and its impact on their computational thinking to have a good educational environment. The experimental approach was used, and the research samples were chosen intentionally by the research community. Research tools were prepared, which included a scale for CT that included 12 items and the achievement test in both scientific subjects for departments as the second tool. They reached a lot of conclusions. Accordingly, a set of recommendations were proposed.
Les tufs calcaires holocènes de la moyenne vallée de la Somme (Nord de la France) : répartition spatiale, chronostratigraphie et implications paléogéographiques
Authors: Beaumont Léa , Garcia Chloé , Antoine Pierre , Limondin-Lozouet Nicole , Brasseur Boris , Dabkowski Julie
Published: June 2024

Les milieux de fond de vallée contiennent des archives sédimentaires essentielles documentant l’histoire climatique, environnementale et des sociétés humaines, tels que les tufs calcaires. Depuis le XIXe siècle, géologues et archéologues étudient les tufs holocènes de la moyenne vallée de la Somme. Leur répartition géographique et les implications paléoenvironnementales et paléogéographiques étant toutefois peu détaillées, la présente étude couplant SIG et prospections de terrain affine les cartographies existantes. Les tufs surplombent le fond de vallée de 1 à 8 m, suggérant un niveau des nappes supérieur à l’actuel. Deux types de morphologie se distinguent : (i) les tufs inférieurs qui serpentent le long du lit (+1,5 à +4,5 m au-dessus du fond de vallée), associés à d'anciens chenaux (type 1), (ii) les tufs supérieurs (+5,5 à +7,5 m au-dessus du fond de vallée) et larges, en aval des vallées tributaires (type 2). La présence de craie du Turonien supérieur à Coniacien dans cette partie de la vallée de la Somme, plus chargée en carbonates que les autres substrats crayeux de la vallée, pourrait être un des facteurs favorables au développement des tufs dans la moyenne vallée. L’étude stratigraphique de l’une des formations de tuf serpentant dans la vallée démontre leur origine fluviatile, de même que la prédominance des mollusques fluviatiles et l’absence d’espèces de sources. Les différences morphologiques et stratigraphiques suggèrent un développement en deux temps, sous différents régimes hydrologiques. Les premiers dépôts de tuf, développés dès le Préboréal, puis leur arrêt à la fin de l’Atlantique, paraissent attribuables à un abaissement des nappes lié à des variations du climat. La fin de la précipitation des seconds dépôts de tuf, à l’âge du Bronze, pourrait être liée à une pression anthropique.
Chatbots in Academic Literacy Exploring AI in Education
Authors: Ali Mariam Hadi , Kainat Maria , Maqsood Maida , Fernandez Sanny F. , Ali Sijjad , Ahmad Munir
Published: June 2024

Chatbots have emerged as innovative tools with the potential to significantly impact academic literacy skills across various domains. This study investigates the impact of chatbots on academic literacy skills across four domains: source evaluation, writing, critical thinking, and accessibility. Comparative analysis of Google Bard, Microsoft Bing Chat, and QuillBot reveals distinct features. Bard excels in source evaluation, offering robust fact-checking and citation assistance. It also provides comprehensive writing support and tools for critical thinking. Moreover, Bard offers personalized, accessible support, including 24/7 availability and language learning assistance. Bing Chat and QuillBot offer limited features compared to Bard. Overall, chatbots show promise in enhancing academic literacy, particularly in source evaluation, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Can the Potential Contributions of ChatGPT in Tourism Education Be Realized?
Authors: Yaşar Emre
Published: June 2024

This study fully addresses the effects of ChatGPT on tourism students from the perspective of academic tourism. When the research results are evaluated comprehensively, it is determined that academics have negative and positive opinions about the effects of ChatGPT on their students. It is seen that ChatGPT increases students' learning performance and digital literacy. However, there are also some opposing views on learning performance. It is stated that it is difficult for students to internalize information using ChatGPT; therefore, learning performance will be negatively affected. Similarly, it is thought that students' critical and analytical skills will be negatively affected by ChatGPT. Other positive effects of ChatGPT on students include raising their awareness of innovation and time management, providing information diversity, and supporting personal development and language learning. The adverse impact of ChatGPT on students includes making them lazy, weakening their researcher identities, losing motivation, and decreasing their evaluation skills.
Artificial Intelligence and Visitors' Spatiotemporal Behaviour
Authors: Martins Márcio Ribeiro , Correia Ricardo F. , Fontes Ruta
Published: June 2024

The main purpose of this chapter is to understand how artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved in the academic literature on visitors' spatiotemporal behaviour (STB), identifying the key thematic areas that have drawn most research interest to help academics and professionals to gain a better understanding of AI usage on this topic. The literature review was based on a search of scientific documents available on the Scopus platform concerning the use of AI on visitors' STB studies. On a first stage the number of documents published per year and the identification of the most representative journals and authors are presented and discussed. On second stage, a content analysis was conducted, and bibliometric method such as, co-occurrence analysis, was used. The most productive and cited authors were identified and although the number of articles published is not very high, reveal some interest of researchers on this issue, particularly during 2023. The most important key thematic areas and some implications for future research were also identified and discussed.
Enhancing Ecological Awareness as Distance Awareness
Authors: Sneller Rico
Published: June 2024

This chapter focuses on the viability of distance awareness as an indispensable ingredient of form awareness and, subsequently, environmental education. It studies relevant motifs in the work of two post-Romantic German thinkers, Ludwig Klages (1872-1956) and Hermann Friedmann (1873-1957). The main argument comprises two areas of concern: 1) enhancing crisis awareness and reintegration, and 2) promoting poetry education. As a common thread running through these areas, consciousness as distance awareness imposes itself. Distance should not be taken as a quantity but rather as an original quality that justifies itself.
Yoga and Environmental Education
Authors: Khare Pranjal , Ochoa Anny Gabriela Molina
Published: June 2024

This chapter deals with the interplay of practice of yoga and environmental education. It analyzes in detail the intricacies of both the disciplines and puts forward the connection of yoga with the environment. It dives deeper into the different schools of yoga and how they are related in promoting environmental awareness. This chapter also discusses the philosophical foundations of yoga and explains how the core principles and beliefs of yoga relate to one's understanding of the natural world. It further explores the integration of yoga with environment education, discussing in detail the various educational approaches to it along with numerous initiatives running worldwide to bridge the gap between yoga and environmental education. This chapter emphasizes the need to utilize the combined potential of yoga and environmental education towards a sustainable future.
Automated Detection of Osteoporosis Using X-Ray Image Based on Optimized Recurrent Neural Network and Context Encoder Network
Authors: V. Kiruthika , Pravin Sheena Christabel , A. Arivarasi
Published: June 2024

Loss of bone mineral density (BMD) is the primary cause of osteoporosis, a prevalent skeletal condition. In the healthcare industry, inefficiencies are typically caused by a degree of variability resulting from manual and semi-automated processes used in medical data analysis. Therefore, the automatic prediction is considered as essential in order to detect whether the patient is affected by osteoporosis or not. However, the primary issue with existing techniques is imprecise disease diagnosis at early stages, as well as a lack of processing approaches. In order to overcome this issue, deep learning-based approach is developed. Initially, the x-ray images are collected and pre-processed using frost filter, reformed histogram equalization in order to improve the image resolution. Then the pre-processed image was segmented to obtain the region of interest (ROI) required for prediction. Values for these metrics will be better and suited for early osteoporosis diagnosis to improve the living standard of people.
A Bibliometric Analysis on Trends and Patterns in Self-Regulated Language Learning in Mobile-Assisted Learning Environments
Authors: Wang Xing , Hasim Zuwati
Published: June 2024

This study analysed 498 articles published between 2005 and 2023 on Self-regulated Language Learning (SRLL) indexed in the core collection of the Web of Science database, using a bibliometric methodology based on scientific mapping, co-occurrence and burstness analysis. Results show China is the most influential contributor to SRLL research, with the largest number of total publications and citations. According to the keyword co-occurrence and burstness analysis, mobile-learning, higher education, learning context, learner strategies stand out in this field. It is also shown that listening as a significant linguistic skill is less explored in the SRLL field. It is proven that learners' language skills could be improved through mobile-assisted collaborative learning in informal settings. By identifying the developmental patterns in SRLL research, this paper can guide future researchers to explore in-depth the significant issues in this field and bring insight for further SRLL studies in terms of themes, pedagogy and methodologies.
Nos emaranhados da experiência: anotações, rascunhos e imaginação para compreender o ambiente
Authors: Viana Moisés dos Santos , Jesus Rosane Meire Vieira de
Published: June 2024

Neste ensaio falamos em ambientes e agências e como eles se encontram, adversamente, no esteio da ideia corrente de transdisciplinaridade, multidisciplinaridade e transgressão em fazer universitário que tende a ser disciplinar, monocrático e conservador, pois, a rigor, o dito acadêmico exige uma conceitualização do saber, no simulacro de se ter um ‘objeto de pesquisa’. Assim, nós queremos destacar que o fazer epistêmico é colonizado e seu poder é dado a quem tem poder e, portanto, ousamos caminhar sob labirintos, nas frestas, entre borrões de coisas não estabelecidas, às vezes negadas, mas potentes em criatividade e também imaginativas. Partimos de uma perspectiva reflexiva própria e apropriada e tendemos a apresentar provocações que possam contribuir com a discussão já bem estabelecida do pensamento sobre as relações humanas e não-humanas. Para tanto, passamos em revista o pensamento de Tim Ingold, antropólogo britânico que tem contribuído de forma importante para essa discussão na contemporaneidade. Finalmente, destacamos a dinâmica ensaística para pensar uma relação entre a epistemologia e o conceito de agência, tomando como desafio refletir sobre como os ambientes estão continuamente em formação devido às atividades das criaturas humanas e não-humanas; a evolução da forma é uma atividade situada destes seres; e que é nos emaranhados da experiência, notas, rascunhos e imaginação que compreendemos o ambiente.
Characterization of Event Related Desynchronization in Chronic Stroke Using Motor Imagery Based Brain Computer Interface for Upper Limb Rehabilitation
Authors: Gangadharan Sagila K , Ramakrishnan Subasree , Paek Andrew , Ravindran Akshay , Prasad Vinod A. , Vidal Jose L. Contreras
Published: June 2024

Objective:

Motor imagery-based brain–computer interface (MI-BCI) is a promising novel mode of stroke rehabilitation. The current study aims to investigate the feasibility of MI-BCI in upper limb rehabilitation of chronic stroke survivors and also to study the early event-related desynchronization after MI-BCI intervention.

Methods:

Changes in the characteristics of sensorimotor rhythm modulations in response to a short brain–computer interface (BCI) intervention for upper limb rehabilitation of stroke-disabled hand and normal hand were examined. The participants were trained to modulate their brain rhythms through motor imagery or execution during calibration, and they played a virtual marble game during the feedback session, where the movement of the marble was controlled by their sensorimotor rhythm.

Results:

Ipsilesional and contralesional activities were observed in the brain during the upper limb rehabilitation using BCI intervention. All the participants were able to successfully control the position of the virtual marble using their sensorimotor rhythm.

Conclusions:

The preliminary results support the feasibility of BCI in upper limb rehabilitation and unveil the capability of MI-BCI as a promising medical intervention. This study provides a strong platform for clinicians to build upon new strategies for stroke rehabilitation by integrating MI-BCI with various therapeutic options to induce neural plasticity and recovery.
Feasibility and Utility of Single-lead Electrocardiogram Recorded with a Handheld Device for Screening of Neonates: A Pilot Study
Authors: Selvaraj J. Raja , Sathyan Anjana , Plakkal Nishad , Sivavignesh K. E.
Published: June 2024

Background:

Neonatal electrocardiogram (ECG) screening can potentially identify congenital long QT syndrome and other heart diseases. Early identification is likely to reduce mortality. A barrier is the difficulty in obtaining a 12-lead ECG in an infant. We aimed to assess the feasibility of using a single lead ECG recorded with a handheld device (Eko DUO) in neonates.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study included neonates in the first 3 days of life. We recorded a single-lead ECG using the Eko DUO. Time from the beginning of recording until a satisfactory recording was measured with a stopwatch and reported as mean and standard deviation. We reported the ratio of interpretable recordings and the proportion of those with any abnormalities.

Results:

The mean time for recording was 198.1 ± 94.7 s. The total number of interpretable recordings was 63% (n = 63). Of the interpretable recordings, one neonate was found to have tachycardia (1.6%).

Conclusions:

Neonatal ECG screening using Eko DUO is feasible. However, the fidelity of the recorded ECG is suboptimal. While most of the ECGs were interpretable for rate and rhythm, QT interval measurement was not possible in most neonates.
Exploring change in self-reported physical activity behaviors during the coronavirus disease 2019 lockdown compared with prelockdown: A cross-sectional survey of physically active adults in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Baqtyan Ahmed Mohammed S. , Knott Sian
Published: June 2024

Background:

The World Health Organization announced coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was a global pandemic in March 2020. Like other countries around the world, the Saudi Arabian Government imposed measures to control the spread of the virus, including lockdowns and limits on people’s physical activity (PA).

Aim:

The study aimed to explore changes in self-reported PA behavior during the COVID-19 lockdown compared with prelockdown among physically active adults in Saudi Arabia, and understand the barriers for those who performed less or no PA during lockdown.

Design:

A cross-sectional survey.

Materials and Methods:

This study included 213 physically active adults (aged 18–64 years) living in Saudi Arabia, the majority of whom were male (65.70%; n = 140). The researcher distributed an online version of the international PA questionnaire (short form) through social media platforms between November 5, 2021, and December 15, 2021.

Results:

The study’s results showed: (1) 40.8% (n = 87) of study participants did not perform any PA during lockdown; (2) there was a significant reduction in the frequency of all PA intensity (vigorous, moderate, and a combination of both) during lockdown compared with before; (3) there was a significant reduction in the duration of all PA intensity except for vigorous PA intensity during lockdown compared with before; (4) almost 70% (n = 148) of participants did not meet the international recommendation for PA during lockdown; and (5) the lack of appropriate equipment/space and closed sports infrastructure were the most significant barriers that led to participants performing less or no PA during lockdown.

Conclusion:

The COVID-19 lockdown negatively impacted the PA behaviors of physically active adults in Saudi Arabia, while the majority of participants (70%) did not meet the international recommendation for PA during lockdown.
Long-term effect of dry needling on rectus femoris in reducing anterior knee pain and improving functional activities – A 1-year case report
Authors: Ahmed Asifuzzaman Shahriyar , Mahaptra Charuhasini
Published: June 2024

Rectus femoris is a biarticular muscle so during walking it acts as a hip flexor and knee extensor simultaneously its important role is controlling the swing phase gait. Reducing rectus femoris activity may produce an increased knee flexion and inappropriate foot ground and increased activity reduces knee flexion and hinders foot clearance. Dry needling is the use of a thin monofilament needle inserted into the muscle which releases endogenous opioids which is a mechanism of pain suppression it also helps to decrease muscle tightness and increase blood flow to the muscle significantly. We reported a typical case of anterior knee pain, in a 39-year-old male with severe activity limitation and intense pain in the anterior knee during stair climbing. Pain and activity limitation in terms of disability were assessed on the 1st day of outpatient department. Two days of dry needling were given and posttest scores of pain and activity limitation were again taken on the 2nd day, 1 month, and after 1 year. After 2 days of intervention, the pain score measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) reduced from 8 to 5 and after 1 month the pain score was 0. Similarly, the KUJALA SCORING QUESTIONNAIRE showed improvement in functional activity, after 2 days of intervention the activities improved from 52 to 56, and after 1-month functional score was 100. A follow-up was taken after a year which presented VAS to be 0 and KUJALA SCORING QUESTIONNAIRE to be 100. The results of this study found the long-term effect of dry needling helps to reduce anterior knee pain and improve functional capacity which suggests dry needling on rectus femoris is a better treatment option effects can last for a long period for patients with anterior knee pain and functional limitation.
Seroprevalence of Arboviruses in a Malaria Hyperendemic Area in Southern Mali
Authors: Bane Sidy , Rosenke Kyle , Feldmann Friederike , Meade-White Kimberly , Diawara Sory , Keita Moussa , Maiga Ousmane , Diakite Mahamadou , Safronetz David , Doumbia Seydou , Sogoba Nafomon , Feldmann Heinz
Published: June 2024

Diagnostics for febrile illnesses other than malaria are not readily available in rural sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed exposure to three mosquito-borne arboviruses—dengue virus (DENV), Zika virus (ZIKV), and chikungunya virus (CHIKV)—in southern Mali. Seroprevalence for DENV, CHIKV, and ZIKV was analyzed by detection of IgG antibodies and determined to be 77.2%, 31.2%, and 25.8%, respectively. Among study participants, 11.3% were IgG-positive for all three arboviruses. DENV had the highest seroprevalence rate at all sites; the highest seroprevalence of CHIKV and ZIKV was observed in Bamba. The seroprevalence for all three arboviruses increased with age, and the highest seroprevalence was observed among adults older than 50 years. The prevalence of Plasmodium spp. in the cohort was analyzed by microscopy and determined to be 44.5% (N = 600) with Plasmodium falciparum representing 95.1% of all infections. This study demonstrates the co-circulation of arboviruses in a region hyperendemic for malaria and highlights the needs for arbovirus diagnostics in rural sub-Saharan Africa.
Narcoleptic Type Behaviours of the Horse: an exploratory study into temperament differences and neural function.
Authors:   , Gleeson Josephine
Published: June 2024

Narcoleptic Type Behaviours (NTB’s*) are characterised by intermittent periods of apparent somnolence followed by loss of muscle tone resulting in instability of the front limbs, creating potential risks for handlers and bystanders. This exploratory study examined the potential drivers of NTB’s in horses (Equus caballus) with a focus upon temperament variables, autonomic nervous system function and inferred measures of dopamine transmission. Thirteen horses of varying age (5 years old – 24 years old) and breed all exhibiting NTB’s, were recruited for the study along with thirteen control equivalents all confirmed as being free from the condition. A previously validated temperament questionnaire was initially applied to all animals by the horse owners, followed by recordings at rest of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) on 3 occasions for 30 minutes to assess the integrity of the autonomic nervous system. Finally, Spontaneous Blink Rate (SBR) and Behavioural Initiation Rate (BIR) were applied in triplicate (30 minutes) as inferred indicators of dopamine system tone in all animals. Curiosity scores were significantly lower (p<0.05) in NTB versus control horses, as were those for vigilance (p<0.05). Conversely, scores for Cooperation were higher in the NTB cohort (p<0.05). There were no differences between groups for any of the physiological variables, although there was a significant negative correlation between SBR and Low Frequency / High Frequency (LF / HF) ratio (rs= -0.56, p<0.01) for the control, but not the NTB equivalents. Similarly, a strong negative correlation between BIR and LF/HF ratio was uncovered in the control group (rs= -0.68, p<0.01) which was absent in NTB animals. The differences in temperament variables pave the way towards possible diagnostic / predictive indicators, whilst the lack of correlation between central and peripheral nervous system indicators in the NTB cohort tentatively implies a decoupling of these systems, although further research is required to ascertain the functional dimensions of these findings.
From Tracksuits to Targets: A Gramscian Analysis of the Role of Political Ideology Upon Community Sport Policy and Practice.
Authors:   , Mori Kate
Published: June 2024

The role and influence of politics upon sporting participation and provision in the UK has been well rehearsed (see, for example, Henry, 2001; Grix, 2010; Houlihan & Lindsey, 2013; Parnell et al., 2018). Utilising Gramsci’s (1971) seminal work on hegemony as a conceptual lens, this thesis advances debates around the sport/politics interface. It does so by examining the impact of political ideology, specifically neoliberalism, upon community sport across macro (government/political ideology), meso (policy development) and micro (delivery) levels, In so doing, the interconnectedness between each is empirically explored. In particular, the thesis addresses the following question: How (and/or to what extent) does political ideology influence sport policy development and impact community sport practice? Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with community sport development workers and policymakers, therefore spanning all levels of community sport, from policymaking to delivery at the grassroots. The research also utilised an online collaboration tool called Padlet in order to access collaborative constructed participant responses regarding the management and delivery of community sport. Empirical findings highlight a sector that is reluctant to speak out about an increasingly managerialist and marketised regime that does not always support the aims or intended outcomes of community sport development within diverse communities. Participants discussed the ideological conditions in which community sport operates and how this has resulted in several unintended consequences such as fragmentation of the market, job insecurity, deskilling of the workforce, non-existent quality assurance mechanisms and a competitive, rather than collaborative, culture. A new evidence-based framework for community sport - the Community Sport Development Framework (CSDF) - is introduced. The CSDF highlights the intersectionality and interconnectedness between practitioners, policy, governance, organisations and the community. It brings strategic direction, delivery methods and target groups to the fore, whilst placing the community at the heart of the process.
The relationship between Foreign investment (FDI), Trade internationalization and Labor productivity in Vietnamese localities
Authors: Thanh Hai Nguyen
Published: June 2024

This article studies the impact of FDI and international trade on labor productivity of Vietnamese provinces. Analyzing a sample of 63 provinces in the period 2010-2021, the research findings indicate positive impacts of FDI disbursed in the provincial economy. The number of employees in active FDI enterprises and exports on the labor productivity. In contrast, the number of active FDI enterprises and imports have insignificant effects on labor productivity; meanwhile, the economic growth influence negatively the labor productivity of provinces. On the basis of research results, we propose recommendations for attracting FDI implying large capital scale and high labor use: at the same time, it is necessary to increase exports by controlling selectively imports in order to improve labor productivity for Vietnamese provinces
The Effect of Policy Implementation, Leadership, Financial Institutions, Community Participation in Mining Management on Community Welfare in Education
Authors: Sitepu Mimpin
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of policy implementation, leadership, financial institutions, community participation in mining management, on community welfare in education. This research was conducted in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province as a case study. The research design used was descriptive analytic design followed by sampling using the Stratified Random Sampling technique with a total of 452 respondents and data analysis with simple and multiple linear regression. In addition, classic assumption tests are also performed which include normality test, multicollinearity test, autocorrelation test and heteroscedasticity test. The results of the analysis show that in the case of Bangka Belitung Islands Province, (1) the implementation of the policy had a significant effect on the welfare of the field of society; (2) Leadership has a significant effect on community welfare in education; (3) Financial Institutions have a significant effect on community welfare in education; (4) Community participation has a significant effect on community welfare in education; (5) The implementation of policies, leadership, financial institutions and community participation together have a significant effect on the welfare of the community in the field of education.
PAIXÃO PELO OFÍCIO: o fazer antropológico por Ednalva Neves
Authors: Maciel Neves Ednalva , Cavalcante Mohana Ellen Brito Morais , Do Nascimento Oliveira Geziane
Published: June 2024

Esta entrevista registra a trajetória e carreira da professora Ednalva Maciel Neves, que, recém-aposentada gentilmente aceitou conversar sobre seu legado docente. Médica e antropóloga, atuou no Departamento de Ciências Sociais/CCHLA da Universidade Federal da Paraíba e foi professora universitária desde 1996. Também teve passagem pela Universidade Federal do Maranhão. Doutora em antropologia social pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2004), realizou estágio sênior junto ao PPGAS/UFRGS e CERMES3/CNRS, França (2013-2014). Professora permanente do PPGA e do PPGS/CCHLA da Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Integrante do Grupo de Pesquisa em Saúde, Sociedade e Cultura/GRUPESSC/UFPB e do Mandacaru – Núcleo de Pesquisa em Gênero, Saúde e Direitos Humanos/UFAL. Membra da Associação Brasileira de Antropologia (ABA) desde 2001. Mesmo aposentada, continua com o ofício antropológico, participando de bancas, eventos e produzindo estudos com orientandos e amigos.  Suas produções estão relacionadas aos temas de biossocialidades, biomedicina, adoecimentos e práticas de saúde, risco e práticas de produção de conhecimento. A entrevista foi realizada pelas editoras Geziane Oliveira e Mohana Morais Cavalcante, a partir de um questionário semiestruturado, e aconteceu de forma remota, via plataforma de vídeo conferência, no dia 04 de maio de 2024. Ednalva é mestra no saber e no ensinar e fez (faz) diferença na vida de muitos de seus alunos.
Analisis Isi Konflik dan Pesan Moral dalam Film Mencuri Raden Saleh
Authors: Suciramdhan Arfian Surya , Farhan Ehan , Wardana Alip kusuma , Syaban Raihan fariz syaban , Firmansyah Rian
Published: June 2024

Film mencuri Raden Saleh yang tayang pada tahun 2022 ini menceritakan tentang perjalanan sekelompok anak muda yang berminat mencuri lukisan Hal itu dilakukan dengan tujuan yang sama, yakni terlepas dari permasalahan keuangan yang dialami keempat pemuda tersebut. Tentu saja dalam film Mencuri Raden Saleh banyak adegan yang membuat penontonnya tegang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menggambarkan bagaimana genre, pembangunan tokoh, konflik, dan visualisasi dalam film berperan dalam menyampaikan pesan moral dan sejarah seni lukis Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif, dengan memadukan analisis naratif film, studi sejarah dan budaya, serta wawancara dengan pembuat film. Hasil dari penelitian ini Film "Mencuri Raden Saleh" berhasil mengekspresikan perlawanan terhadap paternalisme melalui kode-kode sosial yang ditampilkan dalam berbagai adegan, mengedepankan nilai-nilai kebebasan, kemandirian, dan martabat manusia dalam menghadapi kepemimpinan otoriter, namun disarankan adanya pengembangan lebih lanjut pada karakter pendukung, pendalaman konflik, dan penggunaan latar sejarah seni lukis Indonesia secara lebih optimal untuk meningkatkan kualitas film. Film ini memiliki potensi besar untuk menjadi karya yang lebih baik, intens, dan menarik bagi penonton serta meraih kesuksesan lebih besar di industri film.
Culture as a Strategic Resource for Moroccan Soft Power in Africa
Authors:   Doctoral Candidate, Hassan II University, Morocco, Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FLSHM), ZIZI Youssef , MAJDOUBI Dr. Ilham EL ,   Professor, Hassan II University, Morocco, Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FLSHM)
Published: June 2024

Morocco is capitalizing on its strategic assets to advance South-South cooperation, promote sustainable prosperity, and create an enabling environment for the implementation of cultural diplomacy in the Maghreb and the broader African region. This is accomplished through a synthesis of cultural, religious, and economic diplomacy. The article illustrates how Morocco's cultural capital, derived from its rich history and traditions, has become a tool for enhancing the country's global image.
On Gender Equality in Junior High School English Textbooks: A Case Study of the Chinese PEP Eighth-Grade Textbooks
Authors:   School of English, Zhejiang Yuexiu University, Shaoxing, China, Pan Qianqian , Zhong Jingdong ,   School of English, Zhejiang Yuexiu University, Shaoxing, China
Published: June 2024

With the development of society, the consciousness of female subjectivity has gradually awakened, and the issue of gender equality in the field of education has also attracted more and more attentions. Education plays an important role in constructing students’ concept of gender equality, and textbooks, as an important medium for students to receive education, are an important part of promoting educational equality. In addition, the junior high school stage is a critical period for students to develop values, and textbooks, as an educational medium, should help students establish a correct understanding of gender roles. However, previous studies have shown that there is an implicit bias of gender inequality in teaching materials. This study conducts an in-depth study on gender equality in the PEP eighth-grade English textbooks. It adopts the literature review method to sort out the relevant research at home and abroad, and uses the content analysis method to comprehensively analyze the gender roles, illustrations, and language use in the textbooks. It also combines quantitative and qualitative analysis methods to discuss the current situation and causes of gender equality. The study finds that there are gender stereotypes and gender discrimination in textbooks, which have an impact on students’ gender perception and self-perception. Concerning these issues, this paper proposes improvement countermeasures, aiming to promote the fairness of junior high school English education, to help students establish correct gender concepts and self-awareness, and to provide references and suggestions for the compilation of teaching materials.
Taxonomy, host associations, and collecting methods of shining fungus beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Scaphidiinae) in fragments of the Atlantic Forest in Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil
Authors:   , Groll Elisa Von
Published: June 2024

The subfamily Scaphidiinae, which included just over 1000 species until 1997, now records over 2000 species, indicating a continuous increase that shows no signs of imminent stabilization. Despite its greatest diversity being concentrated in the tropics, the Neotropical Region remains understudied concerning this subfamily. Therefore, the objective of this thesis is to fill the existing knowledge gap about these insects. To achieve this goal, collections, dissections, redescriptions, and descriptions of new species were conducted. The research has resulted in four already published articles, with a fifth in the process of publication. In the first article, a new species (Scaphisoma pandemum von Groll & Lopes-Andrade, 2021) is described for Brazil. The second article introduces a new method for collecting beetles in fungi. The third article describes five new species of the genus Cyparium Erichson, 1845, and redescribes two species. The fourth article brings a new record for Brazil: S. nigrofasciatum Pic, 1915, original from Asia was collected in Minas Gerais. The fifth article, yet to be published, presents 20 new species distributed across five genera: Cyparium, Alexidia Reitter, 1880, Baeocera Erichson, 1845, Scaphisoma Leach, 1815, and Toxidium LeConte, 1860. All taxonomic papers include, whenever possible, illustrations of the external and internal morphology of males and females, accompanied by data related to the host. In addition to taxonomic results, the collections made in Minas Gerais have significantly expanded the Entomological Collection of the Laboratory of Systematics and Biology of Coleoptera at the Federal University of Viçosa (CELC), making it the largest collection of Scaphidiinae in Brazil, with more than 1800 specimens, enabling the continuation of research on this group. Keywords: Biodiversity; fungi; morphology; Neotropical Region.
Leveraging Spark and PySpark for Data-Driven Success: Insights and Best Practices Including Parallel Processing, Data Partitioning, and Fault Tolerance Mechanisms
Authors:   USA, kona Sree Sandhya
Published: June 2024

In the burgeoning field of big data analytics, efficient data ingestion pipelines are crucial for handling vast volumes of data effectively. Apache Spark and its Python API, PySpark, have emerged as leading platforms for constructing robust data ingestion architectures due to their superior processing speeds, scalability, and fault tolerance capabilities. This paper delves into the optimization of data ingestion pipelines using Spark and PySpark, focusing on best practices and techniques that enhance performance and reliability. The discussion begins with an overview of Spark and PySpark, explaining their significance in the big data ecosystem and their roles in data ingestion. It highlights the core components relevant to data ingestion, including Spark Core and Spark SQL, which facilitate efficient data processing and integration. The paper further explores critical strategies such as data partitioning, parallel processing, and the judicious use of caching and persistence to improve data throughput and query performance. Fault tolerance, a pivotal aspect of data ingestion pipelines, is thoroughly examined, emphasizing Spark’s built-in mechanisms like RDD lineage and Data Frame operations that ensure data integrity and recovery without manual intervention. Additionally, the paper addresses performance tuning techniques, offering guidance on configuring Spark settings to optimize resource utilization and throughput during data ingestion tasks. Practical case studies are presented to illustrate how various industries implement these practices to overcome specific data ingestion challenges. These examples provide insights into the application of theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios, reinforcing the practical benefits of Spark and PySpark in diverse operational environments. This comprehensive analysis aims to equip data engineers and IT professionals with the knowledge to leverage Spark and PySpark effectively, enhancing their data ingestion pipelines' efficiency, scalability, and resilience, thereby supporting more informed decision-making and streamlined data operations in their organizations.
Millets – The Magic Nutri-Cereals
Authors: Geethanjali Karli  , Sindhu Madduri  , Ramya Sri Tekkala  , Renuka Devi Aluvala  , Shravya Gorla  , Shanthi Kuchibhatla
Published: June 2024

Millets were among the oldest meals that our ancestors ate. It belongs to Gramineae grass family. Millets grains are as Millets are climate resilient staple food crops with nutrient dense grains that are rich in minerals, dietary fiber, phytochemicals as well as vitamins. Optimal consumption of millets- plant based diet was found to have preventive role against several degenerative illnesses, including cancer, Parkinson's disease, and cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, metabolic syndrome. Hence, millets were considered as the most suitable alternative cereal grain for human consumption. Several studies have demonstrated that, millets are rich in antioxidants that combat the oxidative stress and reverse ageing process. Several animal experiments have also demonstrated that, regular intake of millet-based diet had resulted in treating Diabetes and Fatty liver. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) designated 2023 as the International Year of Millets in an effort to raise awareness of the health advantages of millets. Numerous initiatives have been carried out to increase millets' accessibility to customers, increase their availability in markets, and promote consumption. Considering the dietary significance and health benefits, Cultivation and consumption of millets will go a long way in order to achieve sustainability in the agriculture production and maintenance of soil health.
Water Distribution Challenges in Northeast Trinidad and Tobago
Authors: Davis Goldie
Published: June 2024

Provision of a reliable supply of water with adequate pressures is a paramount challenge for the water distribution network in Northeast Trinidad and Tobago. Customers in this region, served by the Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago experience difficulties in obtaining a pipe borne supply of water as they reside on areas of high elevation or are at the farthest end of the distribution system. Areas where water supply challenges are a problem are Oropoune Gardens Piarco, Upper Five Rivers Arouca, Windy Hill Arouca, Edna Hill Arouca, Lillian Heights Arouca, The Foothills Arouca, Pineridge Heights Housing Development and Ridgeview Heights Housing Development Bon Air North. Sources of supply to these impacted areas are the North Oropouche Water Treatment Plant, the Hollis Water Treatment Plant, the Tacarigua High Lift Station and Arouca wells. Challenges in the water supply are a consequence of obsolete pipelines, numerous leaks, failure of mechanical equipment and a shortened duration of supply. This paper identifies the inefficiencies and challenges of the water distribution system in this region by simulating flow through crucial transmission and distribution pipelines using ANSYS Fluent simulation. The Hazen-Williams equation was used to calculate frictional pressure loss in the respective crucial pipelines. Using the results from both analyses, prospective solutions to alleviate and eliminate the inadequate water supply experiences faced by customers in these areas were advocated.
Advanced Photo-Oxidation Process for Treatment of River Water Pollutants and Pathogens
Authors: Ramkissoon Rikhi , Manohar Krishpersad , Tota-Maharaj Kiran
Published: June 2024

Water is a fundamental resource for human civilisation, yet there is a critical water shortage happening all across the world in the twenty-first century. In some areas of underdeveloped nations, people drink water that has been extensively polluted and comes from rivers that are home to deadly diseases. Microbial infections in drinking water can cause illness and increase the prevalence of disease. There are several treatment methods available to remove microorganisms from drinking water. This study suggests employing two techniques, photocatalytic semiconductor and photo Fenton, as an enhanced oxidation process to get rid of diverse water impurities and offer a reliable water treatment approach. A test on samples of river water was undertaken, and the analysis of a number of parameters was used to determine how well the test had removed contaminants and pathogens. The physiochemical criteria were used to evaluate the reaction and determine the properties of safe water using both approaches. The two techniques effectively eliminated between 80 and 100 percent of the contaminants that were detected in the river sampled. Variations in Titanium Dioxide concentration correlated with changes in reactivity and degradation rates. Results showed that light absorption was reduced dramatically as titanium dioxide concentration rose to saturation. Besides, the rate of degradation was directly correlated with light intensity.
Optimalisasi Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Pengelolaan Kawasan Daerah Aliran Sungai Serayu Berbasis Konservasi
Authors: Ahdi Muhamad , Fauzi Ahmad
Published: June 2024

Environmental problems have not been fully addressed. These issues continue to grow in number and variety. In reality, humans should not exploit natural resources excessively as this can cause damage and depletion. Therefore, humans need to be active in managing and preserving the environment. This article aims to understand the support provided in efforts to optimize human resources based on conservation. The methods used include situational analysis (planning), training, evaluation, and ongoing support. The activities carried out show that the mobilized activity pattern in the form of conservation field schools as a training ground has successfully increased the optimization of human resources. Through new experiences and understanding, good land management with a conservation concept can be applied. Conservation of vegetation and technical civil as a result of its activities. This support was carried out in the village of Mlandi, Garung District, Wonosobo Regency, and has successfully reduced soil degradation, landslides, and floods. Community participation has also increased, providing motivation to play an active role and increase awareness and concern for the environment, as well as impacting economic improvement through coffee production.
Identifikasi Citra Wajah Glowing Menggunakan Metode Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)
Authors: Dees Himan Ansori , Supatman Supatman
Published: June 2024

Skin care has become a top priority for women in the beauty business because of the advancement in technical progress. Some people choose different treatments hoping to see immediate results, and one of the increasingly popular techniques is the Glowing Treatment. However, without unbiased assessment criteria, the success of the method is often determined by individual subjective views. The aim of this research is to determine objective metrics that can be applied to evaluate the effectiveness of glowing treatment in a specific context. By using a specially made application, you collect data from participants receiving the Glowing Treatment. This application records information about skin hydration, elasticity, and redness intensity. In addition, images obtained before and after therapy are used for visual analysis. The analysis findings show that this application offers a better understanding of skin changes after the Glowing Treatment. Significant improvements are seen in objective criteria such as a 20% increase in skin hydration, a 15% increase in skin elasticity, and a 25% decrease in redness. These results provide a strong basis for evaluating the effectiveness of the Glowing Treatment in an unbiased manner. The use of application technology helps in accurate assessment and offers a deeper understanding of the micro-level effects of the procedure. The effectiveness of glowing treatment and how accurately it diagnoses skin problems before and after treatment.