bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wastewater Monitoring During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Veneto Region, Italy: Longitudinal Observational Study
Authors: Ocagli Honoria , Zambito Marco , Da Re Filippo , Groppi Vanessa , Zampini Marco , Terrini Alessia , Rigoli Franco , Amoruso Irene , Baldovin Tatjana , Baldo Vincenzo , Russo Francesca , Gregori Dario
Published: September 2024

Background

As the COVID-19 pandemic has affected populations around the world, there has been substantial interest in wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) as a tool to monitor the spread of SARS-CoV-2. This study investigates the use of WBE to anticipate COVID-19 trends by analyzing the correlation between viral RNA concentrations in wastewater and reported COVID-19 cases in the Veneto region of Italy.

Objective

We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the cumulative sum (CUSUM) control chart method in detecting changes in SARS-CoV-2 concentrations in wastewater and its potential as an early warning system for COVID-19 outbreaks. Additionally, we aimed to validate these findings over different time periods to ensure robustness.

Methods

This study analyzed the temporal correlation between SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentrations in wastewater and COVID-19 clinical outcomes, including confirmed cases, hospitalizations, and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, from October 2021 to August 2022 in the Veneto region, Italy. Wastewater samples were collected weekly from 10 wastewater treatment plants and analyzed using a reverse transcription–quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The CUSUM method was used to detect significant shifts in the data, with an initial analysis conducted from October 2021 to February 2022, followed by validation in a second period from February 2022 to August 2022.

Results

The study found that peaks in SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentrations in wastewater consistently preceded peaks in reported COVID-19 cases by 5.2 days. Hospitalizations followed with a delay of 4.25 days, while ICU admissions exhibited a lead time of approximately 6 days. Notably, certain health care districts exhibited stronger correlations, with notable values in wastewater anticipating ICU admissions by an average of 13.5 and 9.5 days in 2 specific districts. The CUSUM charts effectively identified early changes in viral load, indicating potential outbreaks before clinical cases increased. Validation during the second period confirmed the consistency of these findings, reinforcing the robustness of the CUSUM method in this context.

Conclusions

WBE, combined with the CUSUM method, offers valuable insight into the level of COVID-19 outbreaks in a community, including asymptomatic cases, thus acting as a precious early warning tool for infectious disease outbreaks with pandemic potential.
Allocative Efficiency of Cocoa Farming in Madiun Regency
Authors: Ekasari Meinita , Jamhari  , Masyhuri
Published: September 2024

The objectives of the study are: (1) to identify factors that affect the production of cocoa farming, (2) to measure the allocative efficiency of cocoa farming, and (3) to estimate the income and profit of cocoa farming in Madiun Regency. The general method used in this research is descriptive analysis. This research was conducted in District Dagangan and District Gemarang, Madiun Regency, from October 2017 to March 2018. The selection of research location and respondents used purposive sampling, with the total of the respondents were 50 farmers. The analysis methods used in this study are a regression analysis to determine the factors affecting the production of cocoa, allocative efficiency analysis, as well as revenue and profit analysis. The result showed that: (1) factors that increase the production of cocoa farming were the total of cocoa trees, the used of fungicide, and farming experience, while factor that decreases the production of cocoa farming is the age of cocoa trees, (2) total of cocoa trees and use of fungicide had not achieved efficiently, and (3) the average of income from cocoa farming is IDR 9,633,555.45/ha/year, and the profit is IDR 1,617,338.24/ha/year.
The Performance of Indonesian Crude Palm Oil Export
Authors: Prabowo Baginda Mora Fortius , Hardyastuti Suhatmini , Darwanto Dwidjono Hadi
Published: September 2024

This research aims: (1) to examine Indonesia’s CPO production and CPO export trends in the international market, (2) to analyze Indonesia’s CPO comparative advantages compare to other main exporters, (3) to find out which export target the country has the best market share to expand between main export target countries and (4) to know the factors that affect export volume. This research used descriptive analytics with CPO related time-series data from 2006 until 2016. The research showed that (1) Indonesia’s production and export trends are expected to increase each year (2) Indonesia has better comparative advantages compared to other main export country and on maturity stage (3) The best CPO market share to expand is China compare to other export target countries (4) Factors affecting export volume are CPO international price, Indonesia’s GDP and total population.
LEADING COMMODITIES OF FOOD CROPS AND HORTICULTURE IN WEST JAVA PROVINCE
Authors: Rudani Anggi , Mulyo Jangkung Handoyo , Sugiyarto
Published: September 2024

This study aims to (1) find out the superior commodities of the food crop and horticulture sub-sectors in West Java in 2003-2016, (2) to find out the main commodities of the food crop and horticulture sub-sectors in West Java in the future, (3) knowing the structure and growth patterns of food crops and horticulture in West Java Province. To find out the superior commodities of food crops and horticulture in 2003-2016 used Location Quotient (LQ) analysis, to find out the superior commodities of food crops and horticulture in the future used Dynamic Location Quotient (DLQ) analysis, while to identify patterns and economic structures used the Klassen Typology analysis. The results showed that (1) superior commodities of food crops and horticulture in 2003-2016 were rice, sweet potato, pineapple, mangosteen, mango, water guava, banana, rambutan, avocado, guava, breadfruit, soursop, scallion, potatoes, mustard greens, carrots, turnips, kidney beans, long beans, tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, and squash, (2) Prospective commodities of food crops and horticulture in the future are rice, soybeans, peanuts, cassava, zalacca, pineapple, banana, avocado, duku, watermelon, soursop, onion, garlic, potatoes, cauliflower, mustard greens, radishes, large chili, chickpeas, cucumbers, and spinach, and (3) Commodities which are advanced commodities of the subsector of food crops and horticulture, namely sweet potato, pineapple, mangosteen, mango, guava, rambutan, guava, breadfruit, soursop, and radish.
INTEREST IN STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND MARINE AFFAIRS UNIVERSITY OF BANGKA BELITUNG TO WORK AS AGRIPRENEURS
Authors: Lendi  , Muntoro  , Astuti Rufti Puji
Published: September 2024

This study aims to identify the perceptions of students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, University of Bangka Belitung towards the profession as an agripreneur, determine the interest of students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, University of Bangka Belitung to work as agripreneurs and analyze the effect of entrepreneurial character on the interest of students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, University of Bangka Belitung to work as agripreneurs. This research was conducted in September - October 2023 on students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Affairs class of 2018 - 2019. The research method used is the survey method. The sampling method used is proportionate stratified random sampling with a sample size of 80 respondents. Data analysis using qualitative descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression with SPSS 26.0 software. The results showed that the perceptions of students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, University of Bangka Belitung towards the profession as an agripreneur were classified in the good category as evidenced by the percentage level of 78,5%. The interest of students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, University of Bangka Belitung to work as agripreneurs is classified in the high category with a percentage level of 78.4%. Entrepreneurial characters include self confident, dare to face risks , future-oriented, leadership, creative and innovative, working hard, and responsible together have a positive effect on interest decisions to work as agripreneurs. Factors that partially influence the decision to interest in working as an agripreneur are self-confident, dare to face risks, future-oriented, working hard, and responsible.
Keywords: agripreneur, entrepreneurial character, student interest, perception
Class and Gender in Older People Care in Rural Yogyakarta
Authors: Larastiti Ciptaningrat , Widjaya Hanny , White Ben
Published: September 2024

This article explores care arrangements for older people in rural Yogyakarta, comparing and contrasting the experiences of older people in three agrarian classes: significant landowners, petty commodity producers and ‘classes of labour’. The study was conducted in two villages in Kulon Progo and Sleman Regencies. Qualitative interviews, observations, life histories and information on the changing social and economic contexts are used to analyse older people’s roles in social reproduction, the dynamics of intergenerational dependency, and the practicesof older-people care. We found great variation in the age at which engagement in productive and reproductive work declines and people enter the state of dependency. Older people may be receivers, or providers of care for younger dependents. As older people live longer, complex tri- and even quadri-generational care arrangements become more common. Class, gender and intergenerational relations shape care relations and practices. State and community programmes for older people, when functioning properly, can be of great importance to poorer households,even though the access is uneven and they do not always match older people’s care needs. Commodified (purchased) care provision is found in some relatively prosperous households, but rarely in the ‘classes of labour’, the landless and near-landless peasants, and worker households that make up the majority of the population.
The Crisis of Care: State, Family, and Shifting Caring Space in Contemporary Indonesia
Authors: Larastiti Ciptaningrat , Lazuardi Elan
Published: September 2024

This special issue on the Crisis of Care is the result of extensive collaborative research, discussions, and interactions among contributors. In 2022, with colleagues from the University of Southampton, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia in Jakarta, and Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, we co-organised a conference entitled ‘Care Dynamics in Contemporary Indonesia’. Ciptaningrat Larastiti was part of a two-year research collaboration between the University of Southampton (United Kingdom) and Atma Jaya Catholic University (Jakarta), titled ‘Care Network in Later Life’. Her research focuses on care for landless older people with a state of dependency in rural Yogyakarta. Elan Lazuardi, having completed her PhD on HIV care, co-organised the conference as the representative of the Department of Anthropology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.
The Impact of Experiential Learning and Emotional Intelligence Towards Leadership Development of Undergraduate Students
Authors: Wibowo Nadia Utami , Almahendra Rangga , Mayasari Dian
Published: September 2024

Introduction/Main Objectives: To investigate the impact of emotional intelligence on the development of effective leadership, with mentorship activities embedded within student's participating in Magang dan Studi Independen, Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (Certified Internship and Independent Study Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka, MSIB MBKM) as a moderating element. Background Problems: Scholarly investigation on experiential learning has demonstrated its superior efficacy as a pedagogical approach compared to traditional lecture-based teaching methods. MSIB MBKM is created on this basis however, to date minimum research is available. Novelty: This study will generate insight to understand the moderating effects of mentoring in MSIB MBKM towards the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership development. Methods: Hayes process model 1 was conducted to address the research questions. Secondary data was obtained from a questionnaire by the MBKM committee to monitor and evaluate the process of MBKM. The questionnaire was administered for 4 months and obtained 4,007 responses. Finding/Results: Emotional intelligence significantly affects the leadership development of undergraduate students (comparing t statistics value to t table value; 19,367 > 1,648). Evidently, an R value of 0,430 shows that there is a 43% relationship. Therefore, it has empirically demonstrated its major impact on the enhancement of leadership skills among undergraduate students. The additional moderating contributes 44.2% to the explanation of the variance effect of the aforementioned relationship. Conclusion: This study contributes to the development of a program model for leadership development by evaluating the complementary effects of emotional intelligence and mentoring activities on optimal leadership performance.
Authentic Leadership and Team Performance: Exploring the Mediating Role of Dynamic Adaptive Capability
Authors: Sumarmi Saptaningsih , Tjahjono Heru Kurnianto , Qamari Ika Nurul , Shaikh Mohsin
Published: September 2024

Introduction/Main Objectives: This research explores Dynamic Adaptive Capability to achieve Team Performance in higher education institutions, focusing on the challenges posed by a rapidly changing global environment. The study emphasizes the importance of dynamic adaptability as a mediating variable, connecting Authentic Leadership and Justice Climate as key elements influencing Team Performance. Background Problems: The main question of this research is whether Authentic Leadership improves Team Performance through Dynamic Adaptive Capability. The urgency of this research in Indonesia's higher education context is critical, considering that the ever-changing global environment demands rapid and effective adaptation to remain competitive and relevant. Novelty: Empirical evidence explaining how Authentic Leadership can improve Team Performance in Indonesian higher education still needs to be explored. Therefore, research that finds this mechanism is still required and adds Dynamic Adaptive Capability as a mediator. Research Methods: This research collected a survey of the Head of the Study Program as a team representative, used purposive sampling, and utilized AMOS SEM analysis to test the hypothesis. Finding/Results: The research shows that Authentic Leadership positively impacts Dynamic Adaptive Capability and Team Performance. Meanwhile, Justice Climate has no relationship with Team Performance but positively impacts Dynamic Adaptive Capability. Dynamic Adaptive Capability positively mediates Authentic Leadership and Team Performance while negatively mediating Justice Climate and Team Performance. Conclusion: In addition to supporting several hypotheses, this research also highlights the complex and diverse nature of these relationships, prompting recommendations for strategic planning and further investigation to deepen our understanding of the dynamics in organizational environments.
La separación de poderes del Estado frente al hiperpresidencialismo: nuevo rol del gobierno salvadoreño
Authors: Sánchez de Rodríguez Odaly Lissette
Published: September 2024

El artículo se basa en el estudio de la importancia de la separación de poderes y los controles interorgánicos establecidos en la Constitución de la República de El Salvador para el manejo del Estado, frente a figuras como el hiperpresidencialismo, que rompen estos controles por el manejo unipersonal de las decisiones. Para presentar este estudio, se inicia con un esbozo de la corrupción en el Estado salvadoreño que da el punto de partida para el desencanto de los partidos tradicionales y el surgimiento de figuras presidenciales populares como es el caso del presidente Nayib Bukele, siguiendo con el estudio de los controles de los poderes del Estado como herramientas que limitan el poder y que son necesarias para la discusión de las decisiones y el buen manejo de los recursos, sin dejar a un lado la necesidad de evaluar cómo y con qué fines se utilicen dichas herramientas. También, se analiza la otra arista a los controles, que es la libre gestión de las decisiones gubernamentales, al tener un control pleno del Estado, donde una Asamblea Legislativa es anuente y no ejerce la función de debate.  Para finalizar, se presenta un análisis de la figura del hiperpresidencialismo en el contexto salvadoreño y los retos a futuro del contexto político actual.
Mediazione digitale: modello vigente e prospettive di un suo superamento
Authors: Serra Maria Luisa
Published: September 2024

Muovendo dalla crescente tendenza a incentivare il ricorso alle ADR da parte dell’Unione europea l’articolo analizza gli interventi del legislatore europeo con specifico riguardo alla disciplina consumeristica. In particolare, dapprima sono richiamati i principi posti a basa della direttiva ADR 2013/11/UE per poi soffermarsi ad analizzare il regolamento ODR 524/2013/UE. Il regolamento istituisce una piattaforma per la gestione in via telematica delle ADR consumeristiche. Più precisamente, il regolamento è volto ad offrire una soluzione stragiudiziale alle controversie concernenti obbligazioni contrattuali derivanti da contratti di vendita o di servizi online. La disciplina non è esente da criticità e ha suscitato perplessità circa l’effettiva utilità della piattaforma ODR quale strumento volto ad agevolare la risoluzione extragiudiziale delle controversie onlinetra consumatori e professionista, che trovano conferma nella recente relazione della Commissione Europea.
Educação Libertadora de Freire e o Falibilismo de Popper: uma nova pedagogia do Direito
Authors: Moreira Menezes Neto Gilberto
Published: September 2024

A pesquisa examina a compatibilidade entre o método pedagógico da Educação Libertadora de Paulo Freire e o método epistemológico do Falibilismo de Karl Popper no contexto da produção e transmissão da ciência do Direito. A conclusão principal deste estudo é que o Falibilismo e a Teoria da Educação Libertadora têm o potencial de, juntos, aprimorar o ambiente acadêmico jurídico brasileiro, permitindo uma maior pluralidade nos debates acadêmicos e aumentando a capacidade de falseabilidade das produções científicas.
Optimizando la búsqueda y análisis de artículos científicos en mastozoología mediante el uso de plataformas académicas con Inteligencia Artificial
Authors: Rodas-Trejo Jenner
Published: September 2024

Se propone un nuevo método de trabajo innovador para optimizar la búsqueda, revisión y análisis de artículos científicos utilizando plataformas académicas con Inteligencia Artificial (IA). Se describen herramientas como ResearchRabbit, Semantic Scholar, Elicit y Claude, detallando cómo integrarlas eficientemente en el proceso de investigación. El enfoque propuesto agiliza significativamente la revisión bibliográfica, dando a los investigadores dedicar más tiempo al análisis crítico. Se destaca la importancia de validar la información proporcionada por estas plataformas y se trata la ética del uso de IA en la investigación académica. Se brinda una guía útil para investigadores, particularmente en mastozoología, mostrando cómo estas herramientas pueden aumentar la eficiencia sin sustituir el análisis humano. Se discuten las limitaciones de las versiones gratuitas y se enfatiza la necesidad de adaptación según las necesidades específicas de cada investigador.
Blockchain in reverse logistics for solid waste management: a proposal
Authors: Alves André Lima , Munhoz Rodrigo Benedecte , Oshio Kissimoto Kumiko , Mol Marcos Paulo Gomes , Silva Gonçalves Max Filipe
Published: September 2024

Despite the claim that blockchain will revolutionize business, existing research so far is limited regarding frameworks that categorize blockchain application potentials and their implications. In particular, the academic literature is not well-defined on how to adopt this technology for reverse logistics management. In response, this article uses a brief review of the scientific literature and the fundamentals of blockchain technology to discuss about the benefits of implementation of this tool in a reverse logistics flow to obtain greater control and security between the actors of the reverse logistics network in all material collected and directed. Five actors were listed: industry, transport, traders, waste picker cooperative, and recycler. Develop and structure a RL management model, making use of blockchain technology, has potential to enable greater transparency of the tailing’s life cycle, increasing the traceability and reliability of the data obtained, and providing lower costs related to the monitoring of disposal.
Economic assessment of municipal solid waste management in midsized metropolitan areas of Brazil
Authors: Ramalho José Carlos Martins , Calmon João Luiz , Colvero Diogo Appel
Published: September 2024

This paper addresses the incipient number of studies regarding municipal solid waste management in Brazil, where the federal law requires the inclusion of waste pickers in waste management and proposes waste diversion targets far from being attained. Therefore, decision-makers can make the best choice economically among alternative technological roadmaps that meet the legal requirements. The proposed alternatives combine biowaste treatments (open composting, closed composting, anaerobic digestion), recycling and final disposal methods (landfill and incineration) for a metropolitan region with two million inhabitants. The results show that incineration can lower the costs for the citizens, and the cost increase is modest if anaerobic digestion is chosen if no profit is intended after 20 years (IRR=0%). However, higher profit (8% and 16% IRR) causes a significant increase in the service fees, which could encourage the use of composting facilities with lower environmental performance. Furthermore, the high waste diversions scenarios have lower service fees than the low diversions counterparts because of the increase in revenue from sales of recyclable materials and employing 5,697 instead of 2,138 pickers to work at sorting facilities, therefore highly recommended.
Produção de carvão ativado a partir da pirólise da casca de laranja
Authors: Almeida Bruna Cirqueira , Rezende Cláudia da Silva Aguiar , Pedroza Marcelo Mendes , Lobo Ranyere do Nascimento , Arruda Matheus Gomes
Published: September 2024

A busca por alternativas sustentáveis e economicamente viáveis para o aproveitamento de biomassa tem sido motivada pelos impactos ambientais causados pela utilização de combustíveis fósseis na geração de energia, pelo aumento do preço do petróleo - uma fonte não renovável - e pela abundância de resíduos agroindustriais. Ademais, a biomassa representa uma fonte de energia renovável. Como o Brasil é o maior produtor de laranjas do mundo, uma grande quantidade de biomassa residual é gerada, nem sempre recebendo uma destinação final adequada, o que pode ocasionar danos ambientais. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste estudo é converter a casca de laranja em carvão ativado por meio do processo de pirólise e caracterizar o produto resultante. A biomassa seca foi caracterizada através das análises imediatas: teor de umidade (0.88%), teor de cinzas (1.36%), material volátil (85.37%), teor de carbono fixo (12.39%) e densidade (0.44%). A degradação térmica do resíduo foi realizada em reator de leito fixo, em duas temperaturas distintas (500 °C e 600 °C) durante 30 minutos de degradação, a uma taxa de 30 °C/min. O rendimento do carvão ativado foi de 27.092% durante a pirólise realizada a 500 °C, enquanto atingiu 18.094% na pirólise a 600°C. Após a conclusão dos experimentos de pirólise, procedeu-se à coleta, armazenamento e caracterização das amostras de material adsorvente produzido durante esse proceso. A caracterização foi realizada utilizando os mesmos parâmetros que foram aplicados na análise da casca de laranja seca. Além disso, foi conduzido um teste de adsorção de azul de metileno em uma mesa agitadora orbital, seguindo um plano de delineamento de faces centradas com 11 diferentes combinações de massa e concentração de corante. O tempo de adsorção foi mantido constante em 30 minutos, e o volume da solução utilizado em todos os testes foi fixado em 30 mL. O experimento revelou que a capacidade de adsorção desse carvão se torna mais eficiente com uma baixa quantidade de massa e uma alta concentração de corante azul de metileno. Após a análise dos resultados, percebe-se a eficiência da utilização da biomassa da casca de laranja na produção de carvão ativado, com capacidade adsorvente, através da pirólise.
Study of Water Quality Parameters of Water Samples from Different Places Near Wani, Dist. Yavatmal
Authors: Ganjare Pravin J.
Published: September 2024

: Water is the essential source of life for all living forms and environmental health. All forms of life affected by water directly or indirectly. Water plays an important role in maintaining different activities in human life like metabolism, transport of nutrients, oxygen and wastes to cells and organs. Also it regulates body temperature. It also plays a significant role in prevention of some disease. Therefore water should be clean and free of contaminants to ensure wellness. Water bodies are contaminated by different manmade undesirable products which affects the nature of water. The present work is focused on assessment of water quality of samples through study of some physic-chemical parameters. The water samples are collected from four different locations around Wani area dist. Yavatmal. The comparative investigation of data has been done by correlation analysis of various parameters from different location samples. The results so obtained are interpreted in the light of pollution contamination status of the area and to know about the facts so that pollution control measures can be taken on time at various levels.
Assessment of Water Quality and its Risk to Human Health Posed by Drinking Water from Open Sources in Jammu and Kashmir
Authors: Pandit Dr. Bashir Ahmad
Published: September 2024

Globally, the quality of the water has been connected to health outcomes. This study assessed the community practices surrounding water collection and storage, the physicochemical and bacteriological quality of drinking water supplied by the public health division from the point of use to the source in Anatnag, and the risks to human health associated with water consumption. A water quality assessment was performed on one hundred samples. To find out how the community moves water from its source to its point of use and stores it, questionnaires were employed. The majority of the homes (73%) do not purify their water before consumption, and many of them reported frequent interruptions in the water supply. Although total coliform and E. coli were not found in the water samples taken at the reservoir's source, It was discovered that there was significant E. Col and total coliform contamination in the samples taken from the street taps and the domestic storage containers at the point of use. During the rainy season, higher levels of E. Coli and total coliform were found than during the dry season. The amounts of trace metals in the drinking water samples fell below the World Health Organization's and Indian Standards' acceptable limit. Drinking water through ingestion and cutaneous channels has noncarcinogenic effects that are assessed using hazard quotient toxicity potential and cumulative hazard index. These effects are less than unity, which suggests that there may not be a major non-carcinogenic health risk associated with water intake. sporadic disruptions to the water supply as well as specific methods of water storage and transit by residents of the community raise the possibility of contaminated water. We suggest that the province of Kashmir receive a more steady supply of treated water and that its citizens be instructed in hygienic methods for carrying and storing drinking water from the point of origin to the place of use
Decoding the Mysteries of Auto-Immune Disorders
Authors: J.P Pramod
Published: September 2024

An autoimmune disease (AI) happens when the immune system doesn’t recognise its cells. This leads to a problem with how it reacts to these cells. Some of these diseases can be due to your genes, the environment, or even certain infections. They can affect specific organs or the whole body. Examples of autoimmune diseases are insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, thyroiditis, and multiple sclerosis. But wait—there's more! Other conditions like arteriosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, schizophrenia, & some types of infertility also fall into this category. Around 3% of people in North America & Europe have autoimmune disorders. About three out of four people affected are women. How our immune system works and maintains tolerance is a wonder. The present paper aims to explore autoimmune diseases and what causes the immune system to react in a specific way
Os ciclos de autoavaliação do Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro: um estudo meta avaliativo
Authors: Linhares Adriana Lilian Lisboa , Elliot Ligia Gomes
Published: September 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo apresentar a meta-avaliação dos ciclos autoavaliativos do Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ), realizado pela Comissão Própria de Avaliação desde sua implantação. Após 20 anos de implementação do Sistema Nacional de Avaliação da Educação Superior, é percebido que a autoavaliação se tornou importante no âmbito governamental, pois sua atuação não se restringe às condições de ensino, mas se estende às questões políticas, sociais, de globalidade, emitindo juízo de valor, implantando e consolidando uma cultura avaliativa. A experiência adquirida no mestrado em Avaliação inspirou inovações alterando a rota da metodologia do estudo e apontando para uma mudança que gerou um novo produto acadêmico e profissional. Foi adotada a abordagem meta-avaliativa por mérito, com o propósito de avaliar o valor e a qualidade intrínseca dos ciclos avaliativos da autoavaliação do IFRJ. Os padrões de avaliação definidos pelo Joint Committee foram adaptados para identificar até que ponto a autoavaliação foi útil, exequível, adequada, responsável e precisa.
Experiência em avaliação: a epistemologia na formação do avaliador
Authors: Quadrelli Flávia De Andrade Viveiros , Andrade Senra Elaine Maria De
Published: September 2024

Este artigo destaca a importância da epistemologia na formação de avaliadores, mais especificamente, no Mestrado Profissional em Avaliação da Faculdade Cesgranrio. Explora a relação entre avaliação e ciência, a busca pelo conhecimento e sua relevância para a avaliação. Analisa conceitos filosóficos sobre o conhecimento, destacando Platão, Aristóteles e Kant. Examina a influência dos princípios epistemológicos kantianos na avaliação contemporânea. Nas considerações finais, ressalta a importância do curso na formação de avaliadores conscientes e éticos.
Três campanhas e uma representação: a infância pré-moderna no bolsonarismo
Authors: Müller Fernanda , Sousa Emilene Leite de
Published: September 2024

Este artigo realiza uma análise antropológica de imagens e palavras de Jair Messias Bolsonaro, enfocando especificamente seu conteúdo relacionado a crianças e divulgado amplamente na mídia de 2018 a 2022. Problematiza sociologicamente o termo “campanha”, ao investigar três campanhas promovidas pelo bolsonarismo de forma interconectada e interdependente: a promoção do militarismo, a defesa do trabalho infantil e a oposição à vacinação infantil contra a Covid-19. O artigo propõe o contraste entre a representação bolsonarista da infância e as noções de provisão, proteção e participação infantil, segundo delineadas na legislação sobre a infância do século XX. A conclusão central do estudo é que o bolsonarismo promove uma representação das crianças como pequenos adultos, em uma abordagem que sugere um retorno a uma perspectiva pré-moderna da infância.
Uma “captura” comercial em forma de análise sensorial: investigando o “regime de engajamento na atenção” nos marcos das relações de consumo de café especial
Authors: Perrut Igor
Published: September 2024

A partir de um estudo etnográfico de cafeterias de café especial e de um evento de degustação de cafés na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, o presente artigo argumenta que as relações de consumo no mercado de café especial se pautam pelo que se propõe chamar aqui de “regime de engajamento na atenção”, alargando-se a perspectiva sociológica convencionalista iniciada pelo francês Laurent Thévenot. Para isso, em um primeiro momento, o artigo destaca a premência da degustação no desenvolvimento histórico de um nicho de comercialização do café, denominado de café especial. Depois, apresenta-se a perspectiva teórica dos “regimes de engajamento”, finalizando-se a discussão com a proposição de uma nova modalidade desses regimes, construída a partir da análise das relações de consumo no mercado de cafés especiais, em que o exercício coordenado de identificação de alguma experiência modeliza uma percepção comum sobre ele que engaja socialmente os atores em suas ações.
Penerapan Bimbingan dan Konseling dengan Teknik Psikodrama dalam Lingkup Pendidikan
Authors: Amanah Siti Nuraida , Silva Neng , Muna Naeila Rifatil
Published: September 2024

Rendahnya kualitas pendidikan diiringi oleh beberapa faktor, seperti halnya permasalahan pembelajaran, rendahnya mutu pendidikan, dan rendahnya prestasi belajar siswa. Bimbingan konseling hadir sebagai salah satu sarana dalam meningkatkan kualitas peserta didik. Salah satu teknik dalam bimbingan dan konseling adalah psikodrama. Tujuan penelitian ini yakni untuk memahami peranan penerapan psikodrama dalam lingkup pendidikan sebagai upaya peningkatan kualitas peserta didik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan studi literatur. Psikodrama merupakan suatu metode yang menggabungkan antara drama dan psikologi dalam membantu individu dalam mengembangkan potensi, serta memecahkan permasalahan sosial dan emosional. Psikodrama telah banyak diterapkan dalam dunia pendidikan. Adapun peranan psikodrama yakni meningkatkan kecerdasaan emosional peserta didik,  sarana peningkatan self disclosure (keterbukaan diri), membangun kemandirian belajar, membangun self concept (konsep diri), dan sebagai sarana pelatihan guru dalam meningkatkan pembelajaran yang kreatif.
Peranan Self-Efficacy dan Social Support terhadap Career Indecision pada Siswa SMA di Sekolah X
Authors: Satriana Dwi Puspita , Sahrani Riana
Published: September 2024

Ketidakmampuan individu dalam menentukan pilihan pendidikan dan pekerjaan sesuai keinginannya merupakan masalah yang penting untuk diteliti, namun sedikit yang meneliti peran self-efficacy dan social support terhadap career indecision. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif korelasional. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 172 siswa kelas XI di Sekolah Menengah Atas yang dipilih menggunakan teknik cluster random sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan Career indecision Scale (CIS), New General Self- Efficacy Scale (NGSE), dan The Multidimentional Scale of Perceived Social support (MSPSS). Data dianalisis menggunakan teknik regresi berganda dengan bantuan SPSS 20.00. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa adanya hubungan simultan antara self-efficacy dan social support dengan career indecision (p value = 0,001, p < 0,05). Self-efficacy berperan negatif terhadap career indecision (r2= -0.162, p< 0.05) dan berkontribusi  sebesar 16.2%. Sedangkan social support berperan negatif terhadap career indecision dan berkontribusi sebesar 17,7%. (r2=0.177, p< 0.05) Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa self-efficacy dan social support berperan terhadap  career indecision. Penelitian ini mengindikasikan pentingnya program career counseling yang terintegrasi dengan psikoedukasi untuk keluarga dan sekolah untuk memperkuat kemampuan siswa mengambil keputusan karir.
PELATIHAN PEMANFAATAN FITUR PENJUALAN APLIKASI TOKOPEDIA PADA KADER USAHA PENINGKATAN PENDAPATAN KELUARGA (UP2K) PKK KELURAHAN KOTA BAMBU UTARA
Authors: Gata Grace , Haji Wachyu Hari , Ratnasari Anita
Published: September 2024

Today's rapidly developing technology requires UP2K-PKK Cadre owners to try even harder to provide the best service to customers. Indonesia is experiencing a fairly high growth of internet users, where in 2013 there were around 40% of the total population of Indonesia. With the increase in internet users, the online market share is getting higher, and therefore marketing using internet media is quite promising because internet users are getting higher and also the area coverage is getting wider. By having knowledge about Utilizing the selling features of the Tokopedia application in the Tokopedia Application for Product Marketing, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (KADER UP2K-PKK) can sell their products even better.
Agricultural products export strategy: Expanding reach through diversification
Authors: Montes Ninaquispe Jose Carlos , Arbulú Ballesteros Marco Agustín , Ludeña Jugo Diego Alejandro , Escalona Aguilar Erik , Guzmán Valle María de los Ángeles , Cruz Salinas Luis Edgardo , Farfán Chilicaus Gary Christiam , García Juárez Hugo Daniel
Published: September 2024

The study comprehensively examines the diversification of asparagus exports from Peru, concentrating its analysis on the strategic diversification of markets and companies as pivotal for fostering sustainable growth in the agricultural sector. Utilizing a descriptive and non-experimental quantitative methodology, the research analyzed export data spanning from 2018 to 2023. This analysis was performed using the Herfindahl-Hirschman index (HHI) (Arbulú Ballesteros et al., 2024), a tool designed to measure market concentration levels (Montes Ninaquispe, Pantaleón Santa María, Arbulú Ballesteros, et al., 2023). The findings reveal a significant ongoing dependence on the American market, highlighting it as the primary export destination. However, there is a noticeable trend towards greater diversification among export destinations and the companies involved in these processes. The study notes a progressive decline in market concentration, which suggests a shift towards a more competitive and diversified export environment. Conclusions drawn from the research underscore the critical need to develop strategies that not only diversify markets but also enhance overall competitiveness within the sector. Recommendations from the study stress the importance of tapping into emerging markets, creating value-added products, adopting advanced technologies, and supporting the inception of new businesses. Additionally, it advocates for the promotion of business development across various regions to mitigate risks and encourage more balanced and sustainable economic growth.
Tittle: Hepatitis Delta Virus superinfection: investigation of clinical progression in young individuals in the Brazilian Western Amazon
Authors: Passos-Silva Ana Maísa , Roca Tárcio Peixoto , Araújo Adrhyan , Saraiva Stéfanny , Queiroz Jackson Alves da Silva , Aguiar Letícia Ereira , Maia Katia Ingred da Silva , Vasconcelos Mariana Pinheiro Alves , Rampazzo Rita de Cássia Pontello , Silva Eugênia de Castro , Borzacov Lourdes Maria Pinheiro , Quintino Keyth Ellen Galvão , Maia Alexandra Galvão , Krieger Marco Aurélio , Matta Daniel Archimedes da , Salcedo Juan Miguel Villalobos , Vieira Deusilene
Published: September 2024

Background: There are approximately 15 million individuals
co-infected with HBV and HDV spread across several countries in the
world, however this number is underestimated. HDV superinfection is more
frequently associated with liver failure, cirrhosis and even the
development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) when compared to HBV.
Objective: This report presents cases of three young patients
with possible superinfection who showed rapid development of liver
disease in the severe form of HDV infection. Methods: Samples
were collected at Ambulatório especializado em Hepatites Virais on July
31, 2023 and processed by Laboratório de Virologia Molecular da Fundação
Oswaldo Cruz/Rondônia. The clinical and laboratory data of participants
was collected through electronic medical records. To characterize HDV
genotype, a Nested-PCR was used to obtain a 406 bp fragment of the HDV
genome and subsequent genetic sequencing was performed.
Results: Three individuals from a rural community in
municipality of Lábrea/Amazonas showed a profile of rapid progression to
chronic liver disease. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the sequences
of all the cases were classified as HDV genotype 3. Conclusion:
This case report demonstrates the impact of Delta Hepatitis as important
public health problem for young-adult population and major challenge in
the context of Brazilian Western Amazon region.
Antidepressant Effect of Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr. Leaf Extract in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress-Induced Male Balb/c Mice
Authors: Tirta Yovita Aurelia , Djuartina Tena , Nurcahyanti Agustina Dwi Retno
Published: September 2024

Depression is a mental disorder that has become a serious global health
problem with cases increasing every year, particularly among young
adults. This study aimed to explore the antidepressant effect of the
ethanol extract of Gynura procumbens (EEGP). In all, 20 male
Balb/c mice were divided into five groups, each of which contained four
mice: normal group; negative control; and extract group E1 (200-mg/kg
BW), E2 (400-mg/kg BW), and E3 (600-mg/kg BW). The normal group was not
given any treatment, whereas the other groups were induced using
unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) for 28 days. The antidepressant
activity was assessed using a forced swim test and a tail suspension
test. In this study, CUMS induced changes in the weight of the mice, the
emergence of abnormal behaviour, and abnormal histological features of
the hippocampus. EEGP with a dose of 200-mg/kg BW to a dose of 600-mg/kg
BW could reduce the duration of immobility when compared with the
negative control group. EEGP possessed antidepressant activity by
reducing the duration of immobility. Thus, further research is needed to
understand the mechanism of action of the EEGP antidepressant activity.
Dawat Event Management System Using Progressive Web Application
Authors: Ahmed Khan Muzammil , Muhammad Kashif Shaikh  , Osama Ahmed Siddiqui  , Hassan Zaki  , Asif Raza  , Iftikhar Syed Atir
Published: September 2024

The goal of our paper is to discuss a proposed event management system that focuses on providing customizable quality to the user through the use of an Android application that allow users to have more control over the details of their event. We will be using both primary and secondary data sources for our study, including observations, internet resources, press, and visual media. This application is an event management system that is a comprehensive tool that covers many of the key aspects of event planning and execution. By providing full control to the user with features such as the ability to create and delete events, assign tasks to participants, and collect quotation online without any hassle, it could help event organizers to manage events more efficiently and effectively and the proposed event management system using an android application could be user-friendly and accessible, allowing even those without extensive event planning experience to easily organize an event with just a few clicks. This could potentially make the process of organizing events more democratic and allow a wider range of individuals and organizations to plan and host successful events. The ability to monitor revenue collection and invite volunteers could also be useful in ensuring that events run smoothly and are successful. The fact that the application is implemented on a website and application, Is easy to access from anywhere could also make it convenient for both event organizers and participants to use. Overall, it seems like this event management application could be a valuable resource for anyone involved in planning and booking events.
A population-based registry cohort study on the correlation between bladder-intact event-free survival and overall survival in cystectomy-ineligible/refusal muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients in Sweden
Authors: Laurin Oscar , Baculea Simona , Côté Sarah , Spigelman Samuel , Szulkin Robert , Kwok Kelvin HM , Schain Frida , Jones Christina V. , Aly Markus
Published: September 2024

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Inkluderande och tvärvetenskaplig utbildningspraktik, när biologi och genusvetenskap möts
Authors: Günter Katerina Pia , Gullberg Annica , Ahnesjö Ingrid
Published: September 2024

Det värdefulla med ämnesöverskridande utbildning får mer och mer stöd i didaktisk och pedagogisk forskning. Tvärdisciplinär undervisning uppmuntras, men det finns ännu få exempel på hur man pedagogiskt kan utforma undervisningen i praktiken. Vi ger här exempel på hur man i en tvärvetenskaplig utbildningspraktik kan arbeta med inkludering, interaktion och lagarbete för att utveckla tvärvetenskaplig kommunikation och samarbete. Våra exempel kommer från en fristående grundkurs där genusvetenskap och biologi befruktar varandra ämnesmässigt och där trygga undervisningsmiljöer med inkluderande diskussioner utvecklar studenterna till att få nya och förändrade perspektiv. Vi reflekterar över praktik och upplägg som kan användas i en mångfald av undervisningssammanhang där kommunikation och inkludering är bärande för tvärvetenskapligt lärande. 
ENGLISH ABSTRACT
Inclusive Interdisciplinary Teaching Practices when Embracing Biology and Gender Studies
Values of interdisciplinary education is increasingly supported by didactical and pedagogical research. While we are encouraged to teach interdisciplinarily, there are only few examples of how to shape such teaching practices pedagogically. We here provide examples and structures of ways to teach inclusively, interactively and in teams to develop an interdisciplinary dialogue, transgressing monodisciplinary teaching. Our examples derive from an independent basic undergraduate course where gender studies and biology embrace each other as disciplines, and where students develop new perspectives through inclusive discussions in safe teaching settings. We reflect over practices that are useful in a diversity of educational contexts, where discussions and dialogues form the basis for inclusion and interdisciplinary learning.
Use of Implants Regarding Growth Parameters in Black Iguana Young Maintained in Intensive Conditions
Authors: García Jose Luis Arcos- , RJA Marín , PR López , RH Santiago , MGD Mendoza , S Machorro-Sámano
Published: September 2024

Implants are used in animal production to increase weight-gain. Due to this, the objective of this study was to evaluate one implant’s effect on the black Iguana’s (Ctenosaura pectinata) weight gain parameters in intensive conditions. Twenty-four iguanas’ young were used in the study, at the age of 13 months old. The experiment lasted nine months. The subjects were kept in individual cages. Two types of commercial feed products were used combined with the use of the implant. The evaluated variables were daily weight gain (mg anim-1 d-1) and longitudinal growth (μ anim-1 d-1): total, snout-vent and of the head. The in vivo apparent digestibility of dry matter and feed conversion (mg) was also measured. In order to analyse these variables, a completely randomised block design, with 2x2 factorial arrangement and six repetitions, was adopted. The initial weight was used as a covariable. The sample results show that daily weight-gain and longitudinal growth (p < 0.06) were different depending on whether their food type was turkey feed with the implant, or chicken feed without the implant. The study concludes that turkey feed combined with the implant Zeranol increased daily weight-gain and total growth of the black iguana young in captivity.