bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rahmah among Muslim Leaders: The Case of Waqf Institutions
Authors: Sharip Sharfizie Mohd , Daud Dalila , Kamdari Nor’ Azurah Md , Ibrahim Siti Sara , Awang Marinah , Ismail Ramlee
Published: December 2023

This study aims to expand the existing research on empathic leadership and its impact on management effectiveness within Waqf institutions in Malaysia. This aim was achieved by including the concept of Rahmah in the analysis. Empathetic leadership exemplifies the manner in which the behaviours and emotional states of followers are impacted by the leaders' comprehension and provision of support. Data analysis was conducted via the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Well-structured interviews were used to collect the opinions of the individuals entrusted with managing Waqf properties. Given the uneven distribution of Waqf employees across Malaysia, the study population was stratified into clusters based on the states. This practice ensured the suitability and sufficiency of the sample size obtained from each cluster, specifically referring to the states. The results indicated that Islamic leaders in Waqf organisations exhibit a notable degree of empathy, as seen by the mean score of 5.23 and standard deviation of 1.09, in the management of their personnel.  Based on the findings, this study posits that the concept of Rahmah may have broader applicability outside the third government sector (TSO), encompassing many organisational practices. It also argues that the presence of a strong leader is crucial for the development of any organisation and is not limited to TSOs, such as Waqf institutions.
Bolsonaro genocida?
Authors: Fernandes Carla Montuori Montuori , Botelho Marina Alvarenga
Published: December 2023

O artigo tem por objetivo analisar as representações de sentido do termo genocídio na rede social Twitter, após a finalização da Comissão Parlamentar de Inquérito (CPI) da pandemia da Covid-19, que retirou do relatório final as imputações de tais práticas ao ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro. O corpus compreendeu as 50 postagens que receberam o maior número de retuites, mobilizando a Análise de Redes Sociais (ARS) e a Análise de Conteúdo como metodologia.
expressões do pêndulo do trabalho
Authors: De Souza Amanda Daniela , Karhawi Issaaf
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo aborda, por meio da análise do discurso, aspectos sobre a produção de conteúdo de trabalhadores no LinkedIn e no Reddit. Fundamentando-se nos estudos de visibilidade e performance (Sibilia, 2016), de vigilância, tecnologia e subjetividade (Bruno, 2013), de comunicação e cultura digital (Karhawi, 2020) e das transformações do mundo do trabalho (Antunes, 2015), busca-se entender em que medida a gestão de visibilidade no LinkedIn promove mobilidade social e estabelece novas sociabilidades, ao passo que no Reddit, investigam-se as características dos sujeitos que performam expressões relacionadas ao quiet quitting. Compreendeu-se aspectos como fortalecimento da imagem pessoal, de um lado, e produção de discurso apartado da norma como estratégia para construção de si mesmo, de outro.
tédio essencial da narrativa
Authors: Rodrigues Thiago , Cardoso Thiago da Silva Gusmão Cardoso
Published: December 2023

É significativo que o tédio, tema representativo do romance intimista, seja o termo escolhido por Benjamin para se referir a um estado de distensão psíquica capaz de permitir a assimilação da experiência narrativa. Embora o conceito de tédio ocupe bem pouco espaço no seu ensaio O narrador, pretende-se neste estudo explorá-lo como um conceito-chave para entendermos a essência do ato de narrar. Para isto buscou-se demonstrar que: 1) O tédio, tema frequente no romance intimista do Século XIX, não foi introduzido por acaso no ensaio benjaminiano que justamente critica a ascensão do romance em oposição ao conto; 2) Apreender a noção de tédio, na sua aproximação com a dimensão onírica e temporal, na qual o sujeito experimenta uma conexão profunda com a experiência no mundo, através da memória coletiva e da história.
Membangun Hutan Lestari: Analisis Undang-undang Nomor 32 Tahun 2009 tentang Perlindungan dan Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup
Authors: Chandra Febrian , Harmaini Harmaini , Kartika Sari Fitri
Published: December 2023

The purpose of writing this scientific article is to identify and analyze management supervision in the forestry sector in general in the context of forest protection in industrial plantation forests, because the sustainable implementation of industrial plantation forests in principle requires government involvement in community activities through legal instruments. in the form of permits. Sometimes government policies regarding participation in community activities do not end in just one stage, but rather go through several policies. As a research method, a normative research method was used, the results of which are as follows: Because this is an industrial plantation forest, the special basic law, namely. H. Forestry Law no. 41 of 1999 and newer laws. Regional Government Law no. 23 of 2014. Although the Environmental Protection and Management Law no. 32 of 2009 has different content, because it relates to environmental permits in general. Industrial forest plantation permits, known as IUPHHK-HTI, are issued by authorized officials from the Minister of Environment and Forestry, taking into account recommendations from the governor where the permit is issued. In this case, the authorization procedure actually requires preventive checks, because preventive checks are to avoid possible errors with the ultimate goal of ensuring forest sustainability.
Effect of Midazolam on the Incidence of Agitation in Patients Undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors:   Development and Clinical Research Unit 5 Azar (DCRU), Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran., Kamalfar Shayan , Mousavi Roya ,   Development and Clinical Research Unit 5 Azar (DCRU), Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran., Alinaghimaddah Seyede Mahrokh ,   Development and Clinical Research Unit 5 Azar (DCRU), Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
Published: December 2023

Objectives Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the treatment methods for neuropsychiatric patients. Midazolam is a relatively short-acting benzodiazepine drug used as a pre-anesthetic drug and has sedative, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant effects. This study aims to investigate the effect of midazolam on agitation in patients undergoing ECT. Methods This double-blinded clinical trial was conducted on 80 patients (aged 18-75 years) diagnosed with psychotic disorders indicating the need for ECT. The patients were selected by a convenience sampling method and allocated to two placebo and intervention groups by the envelope method. In the control group, the patients were injected with 2cc of distilled water, 2 mg/kg nesdonal, 0.5 mg/kg atropine, and 0.5 mg/kg succinylcholine. In the intervention group, in addition to these drugs, 0.2 mg/kg midazolam was injected at 4 sessions. The Richmond agitation sedation scale (RASS) was used to assess agitation immediately and one hour after ECT. Data were analyzed in SPSS software, version using independent t-test, Man-Whitney U test, and chi square test. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results The data of 42 patients in the intervention group and 38 in the control group were analyzed. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures were significantly lower in the intervention group. Immediately after ECT, 68% and 44% of patients in the intervention and control groups, respectively, were alert and calm. The patients in the midazolam group had a better condition based on the RASS score one hour after ECT (P=0.04). Conclusion Midazolam is able to reduce agitation in patients receiving ECT and can control the changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressures in the long term.
Healthcare Providers’ Experiences of Psychological Support for People With Cancer in Ardabil, Iran; Acontent Analysis Study
Authors:   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran., Aghaei Mir Hossein , Azami Aghdash Saber ,   Department of Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Management, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran., Ebrahimoghli Reza ,   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran., Bodaghi Somayeh ,   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
Published: December 2023

Objectives Psychological support is one of the basic aspects of care for patients with cancer. It has been emphasized in literature and clinical practice for many years. This study aims to explore the experiences and perceptions of healthcare providers in Ardabil, Iran, about psychological support to patients with cancer. Methods The research was conducted using conventional qualitative content analysis in cancer treatment centers in Ardabil, Iran, in 2021. Participants were 19 healthcare providers who were purposefully selected and interviewed to explore their experiences. After transcribing the recorded data, analysis was carried out based on Graneheim and Lundman’s content analysis method. Results Based on the content analysis results, four main themes, including “highlighting positive mental connection with oneself and others”, “positive awareness”, “positive change in the patient’s point of view,” and “strengthening the perceived value” were extracted. These categories reflected the healthcare providers’ efforts to “strengthen the positive mindsets” of patients and showed the formation of psychological support for patients with cancer. Conclusion Strengthening of the positive mentality in patients with cancer is needed for their psychological support, and should be used as a strategic plan in the development of training programs for healthcare providers. It can be an indicator for evaluating psychological support to these patients and be a step towards providing quality care to them. The findings can be useful for designing a tool to measure the status of psychological support for patients with cancer in Iran or assess the care quality and performance of healthcare providers in giving psychological support to these patients.
Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Craving and Problematic Pornography Use in Young Men: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Ferdowsi, Mashhad, Iran., Dalooyi Seyed Iman Seyedzadeh , Sharbaaf Hamidreza Aghamohammadian ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Ferdowsi, Mashhad, Iran., Abdekhodaei Mohammad Saeed ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Ferdowsi, Mashhad, Iran., Chamanabad Ali Ghanaei ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Ferdowsi, Mashhad, Iran.
Published: December 2023

Objectives Problematic pornography use (PPU) is one of the emerging clinical concerns that can negative affect individual performance. Therefore, it is necessary to use emerging behavioral and technological treatments. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in reducing craving and PPU in young men. Methods This is a clinical trial with a pre-test/post-test/follow-up design. The study population consists of all men aged 18-24 years referred to the counseling clinic of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran in 2022 with diagnosed PPU. Of these, 9 were selected purposefully based on the entry criteria. They were placed in three groups of ACT, tDCS, and ACT±tDCS, using the computerized random number generator in SAS software, version 9.4 and the sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes (SNOSE) to preserve random allocation concealment. The data were analyzed based on visual analysis, percentage of non-overlapping data index, and mean percentage reduction (MPR). Results The ACT led to a decrease in craving (MPR=26.2% with an effect size of 0.63) and PPU (MPR=27.05% with an effect size of 0.62). Also, tDCS led to a decrease in craving (MPR=22.7% with an effect size of 0.56) and PPU (MPR=21.2% with an effect size of 0.53). The combined treatment (ACT±tDCS) led to a decrease in craving (MPR=33.4% with an effect size of 0.72) and PPU (MPR=29.3% with an effect size of 0.67). The effects in all groups were significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The combination of ACT and tDCS can lead to a more significant reduction in craving and PPU in young men than ACT and tDCS alone. ACT is more effective than tDCS in reducing craving and PPU.
A Multiple Perspective Approach to Teaching History in a Modern World
Authors: Staszczak-Flavio Jacqueline
Published: December 2023

Providing a comprehensive study of the history of the world allows for students to see and experience various perspectives. History classes are often Eurocentric, providing only one view of a historical event causing voices to be forgotten and cultures to be cast aside. This lack of exposure is detrimental to personal growth and society. Establishing an inclusive curriculum allows for societal change and fights for power against the “attempts made by dominant social groups to maintain control” (Sleeter, 2018). Being culturally aware and accepting allows a community to be established in the classroom, it allows students to think more open mindedly, and it encourages tolerance and respect. This paper will focus on the impact studying multiple perspectives of historical events has on 10th grade students.
Psychological Rehabilitation of Combatants with Mental Disorders and Mental Trauma
Authors:   Rivne Medical Academy, Kharchenko Yevhen , Onufriieva Liana ,   Kamianets-Podilskyi Ivan Ohiienko National University
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this article is to introduce the concept of Psychologicallysomatic stress, to describe types of military stress, to show the principles of use the method of Positive Psychotherapy for psychological rehabilitation of combatants with mental disorders. Methods of the research. The following theoretical methods of the research were used to solve the tasks formulated in the article: a categorical method, structural and functional methods, the methods of the analysis, systematization, modeling, generalization. The experimental method was the method of organizing empirical research. We also used the method of Positive Psychotherapy. The results of the research. According to combatants we distinguish the following types of stress: Chronic constant (or prolonged) stress. It is determined by a constant (or prolonged) serious load on a person and causes increased neuropsychological and physiological tension of the body. Acute situational stress is caused by a certain event or phenomenon, as a result of which a person loses his/her mental balance. Constant physiological stress is associated with physical overloads of the body and the influence of various harmful environmental factors on it (uncomfortable temperature, high noise level, etc.). Psychological stress is a consequence of: violation of the psychological stability of the person (for example, affected self-esteem, negative reasons of war, etc.); psychological overload of the person (increased responsibility, large amount of war destroyed activity, etc.). The subtype of Psychological stress is the Emotional stress, that occurs when there is a threat, danger or fear. Informative stress is determined by information overload or information vacuum. Conclusions. The solution of the problem by using the method of Positive Psychotherapy has to be in such a way, that torments, the patient must always go through five main stages: 1. Looking at the situation from a distance. 2. Careful study of each individual detail, without exception, all the nuances. 3. Situational agreements. 4. Verbalization. In Psychology, this is the formalization of feelings and emotions into verbal-logical forms. In simple words, this is a description of how a person feels when he/she is thinking about a problem. 5. Expanding boundaries, setting new goals and drawing up a plan of the action. The main goal of each session is to free a person from the burden with which he/she came. And you need to do it right now, at the current moment in time. Interestingly, according to this scheme, specialists in Positive Psychology build communication with absolutely all their clients, regardless of their problem.
Manager’s Professional Creativity as a Practice-Oriented Level of Performing Professional Activities
Authors:   Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav, Nabochuk Alexander
Published: December 2023

The aim of our article is: to explain manager’s professional creativity as a practice-oriented level of performing professional activities, taking into attention measurement of creative abilities, intellectual initiative, a cognitive-motivational component of professional creativity, the reflective aspect of self-awareness, the processes of reflection of the activity, transcendence, self-identification and other self-transforming processes. Methods of the research. The following theoretical methods of the research were used to solve the tasks formulated in the article: a categorical method, structural and functional methods, the methods of the analysis, systematization, modeling, generalization. The results of the research. The systematic solution of the problem of professional creativity allows us to define it as an expedient, purposeful theoretical and practical activity of the manager, which is distinguished by novelty, originality, non-standardity in general social, group or individual plans. In the process of professional creativity the realization of the bioenergetic, intellectual, emotional, and physical forces of a person directly leads to a socially significant result. This content of the concept of “professional creativity” can be considered as a starting point for clarifying the essence of the professional creativity of a manager in any field of his/her activity. In contrast to the existing definitions of professional creativity, it fixes the main, basic feature – professional activity that is the most appropriate for a person, which is characterized by novelty both in terms of the content of the activity and in the relation to its results. Conclusions. Therefore, the development of professional creativity as a process of qualitatively new creation becomes possible if a person as a bearer of creative intentions is transformed to the status of a self-creative, self-competent individual. In other words, professional creativity requires the use of considerable personal potential and the ability to fully utilize it. Professional creativity, embedded in the process of professional innovations, innovations in any spheres of professional activity, is realized in the processes of reflection of activity, transcendence, self-identification and other self-transforming processes.
The Translation Activity as a Component of Communicative Motivation
Authors:   Rivne State University of the Humanities, Ivashkevych Ernest
Published: December 2023

The purpose of our research is to show the translation activity as a component of communicative motivation. Methods of the research. The following theoretical methods of the research were used to solve the tasks formulated in the article: a categorical method, structural and functional methods, the methods of the analysis, systematization, modeling and generalization. The ascertaining research is used as an empirical method. The results of the research. We proved, that translation activity is characterized by planning. Since the translation can be carried out in quite a variety of conditions (conditions of perception of the message text, such as auditory/visual, single/multiple; memorization conditions – significant-minor memory load; conditions of distribution in time of the main translation operations – synchronicity/ sequence; terms of translation – oral/written, one-time/multiple translations; the conditions of switching the personality from one language to another – limited- unlimited translation time), then the translator, based on this, determines the actions by which, in his/her opinion, the intermediate and final goals of the translation activity will be optimally achieved more quickly. Conclusions. Translation is characterized by purposefulness, since all the actions of the translator and participants in communication have the aim at achieving a certain defined goal, and, finally, it is different by its structure, because the translation activity exists in actions and operations (perception of the source text, memorization, transition from one language to another, design translation, synchronization of translation operations, etc.). Translation activity is characterized by a certain heuristic nature, because the translation cannot be memorized, algorithmized, it can be carried out depending on the situation, motives and goals of the statement, etc. Thus, in the translation activity, such a component is communicative motivation. It is motivation that is the mechanism of oral translation activity that leads to the state of the activity of other mechanisms that directly implement the translation activity itself.
Lost item identification model development using similarity prediction method with CNN ResNet algorithm
Authors: Prawira Jonathan , Saputri Theresia Ratih Dewi
Published: December 2023

Background: Incidents of personal belongings being lost often occur due to our negligence as human beings or criminal acts such as theft. The methods used to address such situations are still manual and ineffective. The manual process of reporting lost items requires significant time and effort. Additionally, matching the information of lost items with the found ones becomes increasingly difficult, and finding the original owners can be time-consuming. Objectives and Methods: This research aims to develop an approach that aids the community in the management of lost items by incorporating a process of item identification. It proposes the creation of an iOS-based prototype model that implements image comparison and string matching. The ResNet-50 architecture extracts features from images, and the Euclidean Distance method measures similarity between these features. Natural language processing used for text pre-processing and employs the cosine similarity metric to assess textual similarity in item descriptions. Result and Conclusion: By combining Euclidean distance and cosine similarity values, the model predicts similar lost item reports. Image comparison provides an accuracy result of 29.96% correctness, while string matching with 97.92% correctness. Thorough testing and validation confirm the model’s success across different reports.
Investigating the factors that affect academic performance of first year Psychology and Sociology students at the University of Namibia
Authors: Mukonga Lenah , Pieters Wesley R. , Hlatywayo Clifford K.
Published: December 2023

Stress is inevitable; it has become part of students’ lives as they work hard and compete at every stage of their academic careers. Students’ academic performance at tertiary institutions is affected by stress and their levels of motivation. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of stress, motivation and teaching styles of lecturers on first year students’ academic performance. This is because reducing students’ stress levels and finding ways to increase their levels of motivation would result in better academic performance; a greater understanding of factors underlying academic stress is believed to lead to improved stress management strategies and academic success; and this understanding would facilitate the development of effective counselling modules and intervention strategies by student counsellors to help students alleviate stress. The sample consisted of students from the University of Namibia’s main campus in Windhoek (n=321). The study questionnaire collected data on the biographical details, motivation, perceived stress, teaching style experienced and academic performance of first year Psychology and Sociology students of 2018. This study found that extrinsic motivation, a motivation and perceived stress negatively affected academic

performance. Teaching style (facilitating expert style) positively affected motivation to know, motivation to achieve and extrinsic motivation. Motivation to know and motivation to achieve reported a positive effect on academic performance.
Mfumo Dume - Chanzo cha Ufungwa wa Mwanamume
Authors: Badru Zuhura Abdallah
Published: December 2023

Numerous studies have been done on the patriarchy system, especially on how it affects women. However, there is a void when it comes to how the system affects men who are part of the society within which it has taken root. This paper, through various African sayings, carries a discussion on how patriarchy system has affected men and as a result they have found themselves in various types of confinements such as mental, emotional, cultural and financial. This study, through the data provided reveals how this system has not only affected women but men as well, the later being its primary victims. Furthermore, it is revealed that in order for the women liberation movement to be a true success, men liberation from this system should not only be considered but it is a requirement of great importance. In conclusion, the study gives various suggestions such as developing oral literature programs with themes that can change young boy’s minds on how they perceive themselves, girls and their roles in a society. Findings suggest that the fight against this system should not be a fight of women against men (and/or vice versa) or women and some men fighting the system, rather it must be men and women fighting against the system that has ensalaved both of them for so long.
Public self-censorship in WhatsApp intra-group communication in Zimbabwe
Authors: Mangeya Hugh
Published: December 2023

The social networking sites have been lauded for their ability to offer mediascapes that enable the full exercise of individual rights and freedoms; such as the right to privacy on social networking sites, freedom of expression and association, among others. This is significant given that the majority of the world’s population now has a significant presence on social media. Communication trends indicate a shift from interaction in the real/physical world to more interactions andtransactions occurring online or in virtual space. This necessitates an exploration of the extent to which privacy and freedom of expression are guaranteed in online interactions. The study reveals the perpetuation of a spiral of silence whereby participants in intra-group communication engage in public self-censorship. Using online participant observation, in which the researcher used data collected from four WhatsApp groups, and the Censorship regimes model, the study interrogates how public self-censoring is implicated even in spaces where no such censoring is otherwise not required.
Learners level of awareness on the values of wildlife(ecosystem services) in Mudumu South Complex, Zambezi Region, Namibia.
Authors: Kabanze Joseph Musonda , Rutina Lucas Pius
Published: December 2023

Currently, youth are the future generations of the country, their awareness of the values of wildlife is critical in determining if they will follow the footsteps of the current generation in conserving natural resources (wildlife) and cannot be overemphasized. This study was conducted in Wuparo and Balyerwa conservancies, to assess learners’ level of awareness of wildlife-based ecosystem services. Questionnaires were used in data collection and the target population consisted of learners including teachers (control group) resulting in a sample size of 145 respondents who were randomly selected from eight indiscriminately selected schools within the two randomly selected conservancies. The results showed learners knew that wildlife has values (ecosystem services). However, they are highly aware of tangible benefits (provisional services) compared to other ecosystem services. There was a positive correlation (R2 = 0.9995) between level of awareness and level of education. The availability of wildlife-related subjects, location of the school, lack of environmental clubs and ignorance towards wildlife were the major factors reported to influence the awareness of learners.   Increased support for education among the youth and improved support for environmental and wildlife clubs can be beneficial to wildlife and environmental conservation.
Mainstreaming multiple knowledge systems in the south-north collaboration for higher education
Authors: Shalyefu Rakel Kavena , Cleghorn Aile
Published: December 2023

This paper discusses the need for a shift in the role of South- North collaboration for higher education. To do so, it points to some persistent trends in the nature of South-North partnerships. Rather than being empirically-based, the aim of the paper is to spark critical discussion and new research, drawing from the authors’ collaborative experience over the last couple of years. Some suggestions for change in the field of higher education are offered.
The importance of Life Skills Education and counselling programme in the Namibian schools setting
Authors: Hako Anna Niitembu , Mbango Karolina N.
Published: December 2023

Life skills is a compulsory subject in Namibia.All schools with Grades 4 to 12 are required to fully implement the life skills education and counselling programme. This subject concerns developing in learners the ability and skills which will enable them to cope with important tasks in times of change. This paper used a documentary review approach to examine the aims of life skills education and counselling programs, groups of life skills, and the role of life skills teachers/teachercounsellors, and counselling services offered as well as the difficulties life skills teachers face with the implementation of the subject in the school settings. The review revealed that life skills education faces implementation difficulties such as little time allocation, inadequate teachers, overloaded syllabus, and shortage of textbooks. It is therefore recommended that school management ensure that life skills is an integral part of education and is implemented as per the Namibian curriculum guidelines.
Zašto je važno biti konveksan
Authors: Klaričić Bakula Milica , Smoljko Iva
Published: December 2023

U ovom radu ćemo pokazati zašto je pojam konveksnosti iznimno važan i kako se može koristiti u raznim granama matematike.
O površini bicentričnog četverokuta
Authors: Orlić Bachler Mandi , Kaliman Zoran
Published: December 2023

U ovom radu pomoću programskog paketa Wolfram Mathematica izveli smo relaciju, u ovisnosti o paramerima R, r i d, za izračun maksimalne i minimalne površine bicentričnog četverokuta. Opisali smo bicentrični četverokut te izložili do sada izvedene relacije za izračun njegove površine.
GAHARU INOCULATION TRAINING FOR COMMUNITIES NEAR THE PT. ARUTMIN INDONESIA SENAKIN MINE IN SOUTH KALIMANTAN
Authors: Rezekiah Arfa Agustina , Fithria Abdi , Guspianur Selimi , Prakoso Yudo , Alvhian Noor Andi , Firdaus Noor , Ferry Ferry , Gunawan Gunawan , Fajar Fajar , Syahrani Syahrani , Jarkasi Jarkasi
Published: December 2023

Indonesia is a country rich in forest products. One of which is Gaharu, a treeless forest product with high economic value for the perfume, incense, and pharmaceutical industries. Gaharu in Indonesia comes from gaharu trees that are infected with bacteria so that the result is gaharu. Many aloes grow in Indonesia, one of which is in the settlement around the PT Arutmin Indonesia mine. In this case, the community needs science and technology to optimally utilize the abundant gaharu in their area. The purpose of this service is to provide science and technology as well as additional skills in utilizing gaharu effectively and quickly. The community was very enthusiastic in this service activity by actively participating in activities both from socialization to the practice of making gaharu sapwood inoculation. The manufacture of gaharu sapwood by inoculation is carried out using a drilling machine by wounding the trunk of the gaharu tree and then the wound is given bacteria that can make gaharu produce resin that is useful and of high selling value.
INCREASING KNOWLEDGE OF COFFEE FARMERS IN THE COOPERATIVE “KETAKASI” ABOUT USE SMART ECO ROASTING MACHINE THROUGH TRAINING
Authors: Dina Rizkina Fitriana , Abidin Asroful , Martha Muliasari Risa , Zainur Ridlo Muhammad
Published: December 2023

Roasted coffee is an Indonesian export product and the Ketakasi Cooperative is one of the coffee exporters and a tourist destination. In its development, the Ketakasi Cooperative needs a machine that can facilitate the roasting process and has a small capacity for profiling and educational tourism. The solution offered is the use of a Smart Eco Roasting Machine. The method for implementing this service is competency development in the form of training and mentoring at the Ketakasi Cooperative which includes three stages of activities, namely the preparation stage, implementation stage, and evaluation stage. Based on the overall evaluation results, there was an increase in the understanding of coffee farmers and cooperative administrators about the roasting process. Training participants are interested in using the Smart Eco Roasting Machine.
Elevated CO2 enhances decomposition and modifies litter-associated fungal assemblages in a natural Eucalyptus woodland
Authors: Nielsen Uffe , Bristol Dylan , Blyton Michaela , Delroy Brendan , Powell Jeff
Published: December 2023

Litter decomposition is a key process governing carbon and nutrient cycles in forest ecosystems that is expected to be impacted by increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations. We conducted two complementary field studies to assess the effects of elevated CO2 on Eucalyptus tereticornis litter decomposition processes. First, we used bags of two different mesh sizes to assess the effect of macrofauna and elevated CO2 over 24 months on mass loss of litter grown under ambient CO2. Both macrofauna and elevated CO2 enhanced mass loss at late decay stages, with no interactive effect. We then assessed the effect of elevated CO2 during decomposition of litter grown under each combination of (i) ambient CO2 or elevated CO2 and (ii) during a psyllid outbreak that triggered significant canopy loss or later in canopy developing when psyllid densities were low. Again, mass loss was greater at elevated CO2 at late decay stages, particularly for non-psyllid impacted litter grown at elevated CO2. In both studies, CO2 concentration during decomposition influenced fungal assemblages and these effects were observed before any effects on decomposition were observed, with some fungi linked to saprotrophic guilds being found with higher frequency under elevated CO2. CO2 concentrations under which leaves developed and whether leaves were psyllid-impacted was also important in shaping fungal assemblages. The positive effect on mass loss at late decay stages are contrary to previous findings where elevated CO2 generally reduce decomposition rates. Our results show that elevated CO2 effects on decay rates are context specific. Further research is required to establish the mechanisms through which this occurs to better model elevated CO2 effects on global carbon dynamics.
A Four Slot Dual Feed and Dual Band Reconfigurable Antenna for Fixed Satellite Service Applications
Authors: Suri Apparao T. Venkata , Karunakar G.
Published: December 2023

A dual feed and dual-band reconfigurable antenna is designed, analyzed, and prototyped in this work for fixed satellite service communication applications. The designed model occupies the compact dimension of 24X21X1.2 mm on FR4 substrate and provides an input impedance of 50 ohms at both ports. The proposed model offers additional circular polarization characteristics at both the resonating bands. The PIN diode-based switching conditions, and the frequency reconfigurability analysis in both simulation and measurement are almost match. The combination of dual-band resonance, frequency reconfigurable nature, and compact dimension makes this model an attractive candidate in the specified field with considerable gain (8.5 dB) and efficiency (80%).
Genomic Characterization of the Mycoparasite Pestalotiopsis sp. Strain cr013 from Cronartium ribicola
Authors: Yu Jinde , Kong Lei , Fan Shichang , Li Mingjiao , Li Jing
Published: December 2023

The Pestalotiopsis sp. strain cr013 is a mycoparasite of Cronartium ribicola, a potential biocontrol fungus for Armand pine (Pinus armandii) blister rust. A previous study showed that the strain cr013 has great potential to produce new compounds. However, there has been no report of the whole-genome sequence of the mycoparasite Pestalotiopsis sp. In this study, the BGISEQ-500 and Oxford Nanopore GridION X5 sequencing platforms were used to sequence the strain cr013 isolates and assemble the reads to obtain the complete genome. We first report the whole-genome information of the mycoparasite Pestalotiopsis sp. strain cr013 (GenBank accession number: JACFXT010000000, BioProject ID: PRJNA647543, BioSample ID: SAMN15589943), and the genomic components and gene functions related to the mycoparasitism process were analyzed. This study provides a theoretical basis for understanding the lifestyle strategy of the mycoparasite Pestalotiopsis sp. and reveals the mechanisms underlying secondary metabolite diversity in the strain cr013.
Economic evaluation of ecosystem services of Ukrainian forests
Authors: Tkach V. P. , Vysotska N. Yu. , Torosov A. S. , Buksha I. F. , Pasternak V. P. , Los S. A. , Kobets O. V. , Tarnopilska O. M. , Tarnopilskyi P. B. ,   Ukrainian Research Institute of Forestry and Forest Melioration named after G. M. Vysotsky, Kalashnikov A. O. , Zhezhkun I. M. ,   Ukrainian Research Institute of Forestry and Forest Melioration named after G. M. Vysotsky, Koval I. M. , Sydorenko S. H. , Sydorenko S. V. , Bondarenko V. V. , Bondar O. B.
Published: December 2023

Ecological-economic calculations are presented for assessing the ecosystem services of Ukrainian forests, taking into account international trends. An economic estimation is provided for both wood and non-wood forest products, as well as for the climate-regulating, phytomeliorative, rehabilitation, recreational, and social functions of Ukrainian forests. Additionally, the economic value of the biodiversity of woody plants and forest genetic resources is determined. This scientific publication is intended for forestry professionals, experts of scientific and project organizations, as well as teachers and students of educational institutions of forestry and related fields. Наведено еколого-економічні розрахунки стосовно оцінювання екосистемних послуг лісів України з урахуванням міжнародних тенденцій і напрямів. Надано економічну оцінку деревної та недеревної продукції лісу, кліматорегулювальних, фітомеліоративних, рекультиваційних, рекреаційних і соціальних функцій лісів України, а також визначено вартісну цінність біологічного різноманіття деревних рослин і лісових генетичних ресурсів. Наукове видання призначене для фахівців лісового господарства, наукових і проектних організацій, викладачів і студентів навчальних закладів лісівничого та суміжних напрямів.
OPTIMALISASI PENDIDIKAN ANAK DESA SUMBERPITU SEBAGAI UPAYA PENYIAPAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA UNGGUL
Authors: Rizal Mohammad , Mustapita Arini Fitria
Published: December 2023

This service aims to increase the human resource in Sumberpitu Village, Pasuruan Regency. As the basic capital for implementing development in Sumberpitu Village, human resources are absolutely necessary to support the achievement of a well-planned village development program. As the main actor in the implementation of development in the village, of course the participation and carrying capacity of human resources is the most important part of the success of the implementation of development. The methods implemented in this activity are methods: counseling, socialization, training, and coaching to the community, especially for school-age children. The results of this service indicate that the materials provided support the activities of increasing the workforce and the materials provided by the service team are delivered and well received by the participants.
Understanding the issues and challenges in the implementation of nursing services in primary health care: A qualitative study in Garut, West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Wahyudi Iwan , Sahar Junaiti , Handiyani Hanny , Ayubi Dian
Published: December 2023

Background: Primary healthcare centers provide a wide range of healthcare services, with nurses playing pivotal roles in maintaining the quality of care. To enhance nurse performance, it is essential to gain insights into their experiences regarding the implementation of nursing services in these institutions.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the issues and challenges related to nursing services in primary health care centers through the perspectives of Indonesian nurses.
Methods: Qualitative research using a phenomenological approach was conducted. Twelve nurses from primary health care centers were purposively selected as study participants. Data were collected through face-to-face, semi-structured interviews between January 2022 and March 2022. Thematic analysis was employed for data analysis.
Results: The analysis yielded five main themes: 1) Working with additional roles and duties, 2) Uncertainty regarding nurses’ roles and functions, 3) Nurses' concerns about the nursing profession, 4) Barriers to implementing nursing services, and 5) Nurses' expectations concerning nursing services.
Conclusion: Nurses in primary health care centers face challenges in fully carrying out nursing services. Numerous issues and obstacles exist in the provision of nursing services at primary healthcare facilities. Therefore, it is essential to strengthen the authority and autonomy of nurses working in primary health care settings.
OLD UKRAINIAN MYTHOLOGY IN OLEH OLZHYCH’S LYRICS
Authors: Kolodii Valeriia
Published: December 2023

Ukrainian modernists, in particular Prague School poets, sought to actualize the old Ukrainian mythology in their writings and reinterpret it as a starting point for existence. Relying on the tradition of neoromanticism and neoclassicism, they created a unique style that reflected the experience of defeat in the national liberation war and emigration. This style was an attempt to form a new identity that would maintain continuity with the glorious past and meet the requirements of the time. The poets aimed to establish a new way of thinking that would influence the nation’s worldview, self-determination, and will to struggle. A scrupulous analysis of the elements from old Ukrainian mythology in Oleh Olzhych’s lyrics is crucial for a comprehensive interpretation of his texts. Oleh Olzhych’s poems are saturated with old Ukrainian mythological archetypes, images, and plots that have become a fundamental part of his literary model of the world. The published poems from his books “Pebble” (“Rin”, 1935), “Towers” (“Vezhi”, 1940), and “Pidzamcha” (1946), as well as works beyond these collections, have been analyzed with the use of mythocritical method. Mythologemes, being minimal semantic units of text referring to myths, are typically positioned prominently within the texts.

The relevant archetypes and images in Oleh Olzhych’s lyrics include the Great Mother, the World Tree, a complex of solar imagery, mediators, and direct references to the gods and creatures of old Ukrainian myths. The old Ukrainian mythology in Oleh Olzhych’s poems accumulates ontological, existential, and value knowledge, appealing to the collective unconscious and being one of the formative components of his worldview.
Evaluation of University Websites in Nigeria using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Authors: Ogbuju Emeka , Ihinkalu Olalekan , Ajulo Emmanuel , Jaiyeoba Oluwayemisi , Yemi-Peters Victoria
Published: December 2023

Providing accessible open educational resources (OER) is essential for users with impairments to access university resources. To achieve this, web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) have been developed. In this study, we used the AChecker web accessibility evaluation tool to assess the content of 42 federal university websites in Nigeria and recorded their conformance level to the WCAG. The findings show that at Level A (Minimal Compliance), there were 855 known problems, 55 likely problems, and 7536 potential problems. At Level AA (Acceptable Compliance), 2516 known problems, 58 likely problems, and 15537 potential problems were identified. At Level AAA (Optimal Compliance), 2679 known problems were found, while there were no likely problems, and 16772 potential problems. The results indicated that most websites did not conform to the accessibility guidelines, highlighting the need for educational institutions to comply with WCAG2.1 content standard. The study recommends introducing accessibility training courses in web design and development to ensure effective OER creation for people with diverse abilities. Furthermore, enforcing the implementation of these guidelines by flagging down non-compliant educational websites was suggested. There is a problem of lack of accessibility in federal university websites in Nigeria, leading to unequal access to web content for users with varying abilities. The study aimed to identify aspects of the websites where accessibility needs to be improved and promote diversity and inclusiveness for users with different abilities to have equal access to web content.
Proteinortho6: pseudo-reciprocal best alignment heuristic for graph-based detection of (co-)orthologs
Authors: Klemm Paul , Stadler Peter F. , Lechner Marcus
Published: December 2023

Proteinortho is a widely used tool to predict (co)-orthologous groups of genes for any set of species. It finds application in comparative and functional genomics, phylogenomics, and evolutionary reconstructions. With a rapidly increasing number of available genomes, the demand for large-scale predictions is also growing. In this contribution, we evaluate and implement major algorithmic improvements that significantly enhance the speed of the analysis without reducing precision. Graph-based detection of (co-)orthologs is typically based on a reciprocal best alignment heuristic that requires an all vs. all comparison of proteins from all species under study. The initial identification of similar proteins is accelerated by introducing an alternative search tool along with a revised search strategy—the pseudo-reciprocal best alignment heuristic—that reduces the number of required sequence comparisons by one-half. The clustering algorithm was reworked to efficiently decompose very large clusters and accelerate processing. Proteinortho6 reduces the overall processing time by an order of magnitude compared to its predecessor while maintaining its small memory footprint and good predictive quality.