bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Interstate outmigration in India and the COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges and emerging perspectives
Authors: Kumar Pedi Manas , Adabar Kshamanidhi
Published: April 2024

Interstate migrants from less developed states seek better livelihoods in more developed ones, yet encounter challenges such as loss of state benefits and workplace mistreatment. Drawing data from the Indian Census of 1991, 2001, and 2011, this paper examines interstate outmigration in India and the challenges faced by migrants in their destination areas. The results revealed that low-income states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Odisha are among the top migratory states in the country. This result aligns with developmental theories, which believe that migration helps both sources and destination areas through optimal allocation of factors of production. Further, an analysis of female outmigration for economic reasons revealed disparities between the top female outmigratory states and total outmigratory states. Hence, it can be inferred that female interstate migration for economic reasons is not simply an association with their male counterparts. The paper then highlights common problems faced by migrants at destination points and underscores the 2020 migrant crises that the country experienced due to lockdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In conclusion, by analyzing the existing policy measures of the government, the study proposes short-term (also to address current migrant crises) and long-term policy measures to mitigate challenges associated with outmigration.
Liderlik ve Okul Etkililiği Arasındaki İlişkide Okulun Bağlamsal Niteliklerinin Düzenleyici Rolü
Authors: Yumuşak Hanifi , Korkmaz Mehmet
Published: April 2024

Bu araştırmada okul yöneticilerinin okul liderliği düzeyi ile okul etkililiği arasındaki ilişkide okul büyüklüğü ve okula ait sosyoekonomik durumun düzenleyicilik rolünün incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç için nicel araştırma yaklaşımlarından ilişkisel desen modeline dayalı yordayıcı korelasyonel model kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini, tesadüfi örnekleme yöntemlerinden basit tesadüfi örnekleme yöntemi ile belirlenen 443 öğretmen oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak; Okul Liderliği Ölçeği, Okul Etkililiği Ölçeği ve kişisel-okul bilgi formu kullanılmıştır. Toplanan verilerin analizinde betimsel istatistikler, korelasyon analizi, düzenleyicilik modeli ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi kullanılmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda hem okul büyüklüğünün hem de okula ait sosyoekonomik durumun, okul liderliği ile okul etkililiği arasındaki ilişkide düzenleyici bir role sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre okul liderliği ile okul etkililiği arasındaki ilişkide okul büyüklüğü ve okula ait sosyoekonomik durumun düzenleyici rolü incelendiğinde, her iki düzenleyici değişkenin bu ilişkiye pozitif katkı sağladığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu araştırmanın sonuçları dikkate alındığında, okul büyüklüğünün liderlik davranışlarında meydana getirdiği farklılıkların nedenlerini tespit edebilmek için derinlemesine çalışmalar yapılması ve okullar arasındaki farklılıkların en aza indirilmesine yönelik politikalar geliştirilmesi önerilmektedir.
Multilingual Education From Students: Case Study in Israel and Moldova
Authors: Wittman Hana
Published: April 2024

Purpose of the study: This study sets out on an innovative exploration to understand the nuanced learning needs of students, particularly focusing on the often-neglected areas of non-formal and multilingual education.
Methodology: Utilizing a robust quantitative survey methodology, this research draws insights from a carefully designed questionnaire comprising 20 rigorously validated statements, achieving a commendable Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of 0.82. The study centers on a diverse group of 200 secondary school students from the culturally diverse landscapes of Israel and Moldova.
Main Findings: The study investigates the external influences of national and institutional education policies, as well as transformative educational reform initiatives. Internally, it explores personal aspirations such as the desire for knowledge enhancement, professional retraining, and pursuit of individual interests and leisure activities. Furthermore, the research delves into the complex role of foreign languages in the educational framework, highlighting significant gaps in teacher proficiency, pedagogical methodologies, contemporary learning resources, and assessment practices.
Novelty/Originality of this study: The uniqueness of this study lies in its recognition of the multifaceted benefits of multilingual education, which goes beyond cognitive development to foster emotional and social enrichment. Central to this discussion is the concept of interlanguage transfer, a phenomenon that captures the dynamic interaction between the languages of bilingual or multilingual individuals, significantly influencing their linguistic abilities. This study not only emphasizes the importance of multilingualism in educational settings but also highlights its potential to enhance the educational experience for students, educators, and society as a whole.
Access to Quality Education among Students with Special Needs amidst Covid-19: A Review on Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Mwamakula Frank
Published: April 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic created chaos in education management systems as well as teaching and learning across the world. It led to limited global interactions, lockdowns and school closures, which transformed the routine face-to-face to an online mode of teaching and learning. Although all schools, teachers and students were affected, children with special needs suffered a lot in their continuing learning struggles. This systematic review explored 25 papers to create further understanding and interpretations across studies and countries on COVID-19 challenges and prospects for special needs education. The study found that access to education among students with special needs amid Covid 19 was challenging and demanding in terms of resources, teachers’ innovation and creativity as well as community support. The pandemic disrupted normal learning leading to learning loss. Teachers, parents and students with special needs were found to be unprepared for learning continuity during emergencies. Although online learning turned to normal learning, it was insufficient due to technological disparities and the remoteness of some homes. Learning from home is evidenced to be ineffective in less developed areas as it leads to a digital divide among learners. The study has implications for creating awareness, preparedness and capacities for teachers and parents of children with special needs to be flexible, creative and ready to deliver quality teaching and learning during emergencies, bearing in mind that there is no single initiative that fits all emergencies
Ceramics from the North Church in Old Dongola revisited
Authors: de Lellis-Danys Katarzyna ,   University of Warsaw, Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology
Published: April 2024

The paper seeks to reexamine the ceramics unearthed from the North Church in Old Dongola. These findings are placed within the context of the terminal phase of Christianity in the capital of the Kingdom of Makuria. Examples of liturgical implements found in situ inside this Dongolese church provide a rare glimpse into the Nubian Liturgy. The paper incorporates new assessments of the ceramic chronology drawing on the recent findings of the UMMA project. Many vessels recovered in the 1980s are currently housed in the National Museum in Warsaw, presenting a unique and advantageous opportunity for their in-depth study and analysis. Consequently, they offer a fresh perspective on Old Dongola’s Late and Terminal Christian phases.
Study of Road Accidents by Analysis of Effects of Driving Parameters On Stopping Distance Using the Experimental Design Method and Driving Simulator
Authors: Boulmedais N. , Bidi L. , Chaib R. , Nettour D. , Boukebbab S. , Boulahlib M.S.
Published: April 2024

This paper aims to investigate the key factors contributing to road accidents and their interplay. A significant proportion of road accidents can be attributed to non-compliance with speed regulations, in conjunction with vehicle braking components (such as grip, road conditions, ..), as well as weather conditions. We conducted a speed measurement campaign on peri-urban roads in multiple Algerian cities to examine driving behavior and adherence to speed limits. To comprehensively understand the impact of speed, anti-lock systems, weather conditions, grip, and their interactions on a vehicle's braking distance, we employed an experimental design methodology. This approach was complemented with driving simulator tests. We expanded the experimental design to cover a range of speed variations, from 70 to 130 km/h, enabling us to explore the influence of various driving parameters on braking distance. Through statistical analysis of influence coefficients from 16 driving simulator tests, we established a model that represents the relationship between "objective functions" and "influence factors." This mathematical model was validated using simulator results. Our study revealed that braking distance is primarily affected by speed and weather conditions. Notably, the analysis of the road speed measurement campaign demonstrated that 55% of road users fail to adhere to speed limits.
A natural language model to automate scoring of autobiographical memories
Authors: Mistica Meladel , Haylock Patrick , Michalewicz Aleksandra , Raad Steph , Fitzgerald Emily , Hitchcock Caitlin
Published: April 2024

Biases in the retrieval of personal, autobiographical memories are a core feature of multiple mental health disorders, and are associated with poor clinical prognosis. However, current assessments of memory bias are either reliant on human scoring, restricting their administration in clinical settings, or when computerized, are only able to identify one memory type. Here, we developed a natural language model able to classify text-based memories as one of five different autobiographical memory types (specific, categoric, extended, semantic associate, omission), allowing easy assessment of a wider range of memory biases, including reduced memory specificity and impaired memory flexibility. Our model was trained on 17,632 text-based, human-scored memories obtained from individuals with and without experience of memory bias and mental health challenges, which was then tested on a dataset of 5880 memories. We used 20-fold cross-validation setup, and the model was fine-tuned over BERT. Relative to benchmarking and an existing support vector model, our model achieved high accuracy (95.7%) and precision (91.0%). We provide an open-source version of the model which is able to be used without further coding, by those with no coding experience, to facilitate the assessment of autobiographical memory bias in clinical settings, and aid implementation of memory-based interventions within treatment services.
Trombosis clínica de la válvula aórtica transcatéter asociado a evento vascular cerebral e infarto esplénico simultáneos: reporte de un caso
Authors: Morales-Portano Julieta Danira , Guzmán Castro Salvador , Andrade-Cuellar Elías , Sandoval-Castillo Luz Dinora , Pérez-Castellandos Jesús Ricardo
Published: April 2024

Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 83 años que consulta por disnea progresiva de 1 mes de evolución, en clase funcional III de la NYHA. A la exploración física se destacaba un soplo sistólico aórtico eyectivo crescendo/descrescendo, con segundo ruido abolido e irradiación supraclavicular izquierda. Se realiza diagnóstico de estenosis aórtica severa, sometiéndose a un reemplazo de la válvula aórtica transcatéter con una válvula Sapien 3 No. 29 (Edwards Lifesciences). A los 18 meses después del implante, presenta deterioro de su clase funcional, cumpliendo criterios ecocardiográficos y tomográficos para trombosis valvular. Se destaca el uso de la multiimagen en el diagnóstico de esta complicación común en los casos de implante valvular aórtico.
Aplicaciones diagnósticas de la TC en las enfermedades del pericardio
Authors: Azcárate Agüero Pedro María , Ezponda Casajus Ana , Bastarrika Alemañ Gorka
Published: April 2024

La tomografía computarizada (TC) es una herramienta que en circunstancias concretas puede ser muy útil en el diagnóstico y manejo de diversas enfermedades del pericardio. Proporciona una evaluación detallada y global del pericardio. El TC es especialmente útil en la caracterización de masas pericárdicas la determinación precisa de su tamaño y composición. Además, permite la identificación de derrames pericárdicos, la evaluación de la calcificación pericárdica y la detección de entidades de difícil diagnóstico, como la constricción pericárdica. Estas aplicaciones hacen que el TC sea una herramienta esencial en el abordaje integral de la patología pericárdica.
Síndrome de Marfan y disyunción del anillo mitral.
Authors: Hernández-Juárez Arnold , Guzmán-Ramírez Denisse
Published: April 2024

Presentamos un caso de Síndrome de Marfan con insuficiencia aortica severa en el que se demuestra disyunción de anillo mitral. La disyunción del anillo mitral (DAM) se caracteriza por un desplazamiento entre la unión del anillo con el miocardio ventricular. La importancia de esta anormalidad es su asociación con las arritmias ventriculares y la muerte súbita cardíaca. Existe una relación entre el tamaño de la disyunción y el riesgo de taquicardia ventricular; se ha identificado que cuanto más desplazamiento hay, mayor es el riesgo de muerte súbita cardíaca.
THE OPTIMAL IMPREGNATION AMOUNTS OF FLAME-RETARDANT FOR KOREAN LARCH AND JAPANESE CEDAR BUILDING MATERIALS
Authors: JO SEOK-UN , CHAE HAK-BYUNG , PARK HEE-JUN , JANG EUN-SUK
Published: April 2024

In Korea, in accordance with regulations MOLIT notice 2023-24 regarding the flame retardant performance of building finishing materials and fire spread prevention structure, it is mandated that flame-retardant materials have a total heat emission less than 8 MJ/m2. Consequently, our study aimed to determine the quantity of flame-retardant treatment required to meet MOLIT notice 2023-24 for Korean larch and Japanese cedar, as commonly used exterior materials in construction. To this end, we investigated using a cone calorimeter to observe changes in the THR (total heat released) depending on the SCFI (solid content of flame-retardant impregnation). Our simple linear regression analysis indicated that the SCFI needed to satisfy the prescribed flame-retardant standard of 8 MJ/m2 was 93.9 kg/m3 for Korean larch and 144.6 kg/m3 for Japanese cedar. As a result, we established optimal impregnation levels of flame retardant for both species.
Aplicaciones Tecnológicas y Recursos Turísticos
Authors: Pérez Pérez Orfilia
Published: April 2024

La relación entre las aplicaciones tecnológicas y los recursos turísticos constituye una convergencia que ha marcado una transformación profunda en la industria del turismo. Estas aplicaciones han emergido como facilitadores clave, simplificando la planificación, enriqueciendo la experiencia del viajero y transformando la forma en que se promocionan y gestionan los destinos turísticos.  Así mismo se puede determinar que, desde la reserva hasta la exploración virtual de destinos mediante la realidad virtual, estas herramientas digitales han ampliado las posibilidades y la accesibilidad para los viajeros. No obstante, este matrimonio entre tecnología y turismo también plantea desafíos, especialmente en la preservación de la autenticidad cultural y la sostenibilidad medioambiental. La comprensión y gestión reflexiva de esta relación son cruciales para garantizar que la implementación de aplicaciones tecnológicas en el turismo no solo optimice la eficiencia, sino que también contribuya a la preservación y mejora de los recursos turísticos. Por último, en este artículo, se aborda la interacción entre aplicaciones tecnológicas y recursos turísticos, destacando la transformación significativa que ha experimentado la industria del turismo en la era digital. A través de la exploración de temas clave como las aplicaciones móviles, la realidad virtual, la inteligencia artificial y la metodología de investigación, se examinan los impactos y desafíos de esta convergencia tecnológica en el ámbito turístico. Las conclusiones resaltan la importancia de encontrar un equilibrio entre la adopción de tecnología y la preservación de la autenticidad y sostenibilidad de los recursos turísticos.
Manifestaciones Cutáneas del Síndrome Blueberry Muffin en Tumores Sólidos y Hematológicos en Pediatría, Reporte de dos Casos
Authors: Molinares Diaz Lorena Loraine , Quessep Mendoza William Alejandro , Ricardo Aaron Jenny Magdalena , David Tarud Gabriel Jesus , Daniel Rodriguez Luis
Published: April 2024

El síndrome de ”blueberry Muffin” es un síndrome cutáneo que se caracteriza por la presencia de múltiples lesiones nodulares purpúricas o azuladas en la piel, con etiología variada, dentro de las cuales las neoplasias sólidas y hematológicas hacen parte, principalmente se diagnostica en etapas neonatales y en la gran mayoría de casos asociados a tumores malignos, presentamos dos reportes de casos en pacientes pediátricos con  síndrome blueberry muffin asociados a  leucemia cutis y sarcoma de Ewing.
Estado Nutricional y Trastorno de la Conducta Alimentaria en Adolescentes de dos Comunidades Rurales
Authors: De La Torre Rodríguez Claudia Marcela , Reyes Estrada Claudia Araceli , Gutiérrez Hernández Rosalinda , Rodríguez Borroel Mónica , Franco Trejo Christian Starlight , Campos Ramos Cynthia Ivett
Published: April 2024

Los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA) son enfermedades psiquiátricas que se caracterizan por distorsiones en la imagen corporal y el peso, lo que afecta la alimentación y la salud mental. Factores como aspectos socioculturales, individuales, biológicos y familiares contribuyen a su desarrollo. La falta de educación nutricional en comunidades rurales agrava el problema, limitando a los adolescentes a dietas poco variadas y desequilibradas debido a la escasez de recursos económicos y acceso limitado a la educación. Este trabajo se realizó en dos Telesecundarias rurales, donde se evaluó el estado nutricional y la presencia de TCA en 165 adolescentes. Se encontró que la mayoría tiene una estatura y peso normales, pero un porcentaje significativo presenta problemas de peso y obesidad. Respecto a los TCA, la mayoría no está preocupada por engordar, algunos tienen episodios de atracones y pocos experimentan preocupaciones constantes. La variabilidad en el estado nutricional rural se atribuye a la falta de recursos económicos, aunque la obtención de alimentos del campo puede ser beneficiosa. La baja incidencia de TCA se relaciona con la limitada exposición a estereotipos de belleza debido al aislamiento de estas comunidades.
Hiperplasia Nodular Focal, Hallazgo Incidental en Colecistectomía Laparoscópica Electiva. Reporte de Caso
Authors: Nuñez Vazquez Edgar Jesus , Gonzalez Lozano Ingrid Ailyn , Aleman Paredes Kenneth , Moreno Gil Santiago , Torres Rizo Daniel Heriberto
Published: April 2024

La Hiperplasia Nodular Focal (HNF) es un tumor benigno, el segundo más frecuente de su tipo normalmente asintomático. En este reporte presentamos el caso de una mujer de 29 años con colelitiasis crónica, que al darle tratamiento quirúrgico electivo por laparoscopia, se encuentra una tumoración dependiente de hígado en segmento V, cuyo resultado histopatológico fue hiperplasia nodular focal. El objetivo de este artículo es realizar una breve revisión bibliográfica de esta rara patología, así como compartir el abordaje y resolución quirúrgica que se realizó.
Implementasi Pembelajaran Penjas Di MTS Negeri 1 Pohuwato Melalui Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik
Authors: Iko Abdul Aziz , Said Hariadi , Lamusu Ahmad , Ilham Al
Published: April 2024

Rumusan masalah pada penelitian ini “bagaimana Implementasi Lembar kerja peserta didik (LKPD) pada pembelajaran Penjas di MT.s Negeri 1 Pohuwato” tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Bagaimana Implementasi Lembar Kerja peserta didik pada pembelajaran penjas di MT.s Negeri 1 Pohuwato. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diatas mengenai Implementasi Pembelajaran penjas menggunakan Lembar kerja pesera didik di Mts Negeri 1 Pohuwato dapat disimpulkan pembelajaran penjas di sekolah sangat baik, hal ini terlihat dari hasil penilaian yang mendapat nilai rata-rata 90%. Pada kategori Sangat Baik berjumlah 18 orang dengan presentase 90% dan pada kategori Cukup Baik berjumlah 2 orang dengan presentase 10%. Implementasi Pembelajaran Penjas menggunakan Lembar Kerja siswa peserta didik di Mts Negeri 1 Pohuwato pelaksanaan pembelajaran baik terlihat dari proses pembelajaran yang sudah menggunakan kurikulum merdeka dan proses penilaianya juga baik terlihat dari instrumen yang disusun, penentuan KKM, dan pelaksanaan analisis hasil nilai, remidial, evaluasi, serta pengayaan. Dengan adanya hasil  Lkpd mencapai 90% h Hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan Implementasi Pembelajaran penjas menggunakan Lembar kerja peserta didik adalah,baik
Urheber- und Datenschutz in der Hochschullehre
Authors: Pixner Thomas
Published: April 2024

Urheber- und Datenschutz in der Hochschullehre: Klare Antworten für die akademische Praxis Dieses Werk beleuchtet die alltäglichen Herausforderungen, denen Hochschullehrer*innen in Bezug auf Urheberrecht und Datenschutz begegnen. Es bietet Antworten auf die Frage, unter welchen Bedingungen urheberrechtlich geschützte Materialien im Hochschulkontext verwendet und Studierendendaten verarbeitet werden dürfen. Das Buch setzt kein juristisches Vorwissen voraus und ist somit ideal für Lehrende, Verwaltungsmitarbeiter*innen und alle, die sich mit dem rechtlichen Rahmen der Hochschullehre auseinandersetzen möchten. Es bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die Grundlagen des Urheber- und Datenschutzrechts und erläutert mittels anschaulicher Abbildungen komplexe Sachverhalte und Zusammenhänge. Inhaltlich konzentriert sich das Werk auf die Zulässigkeit, Voraussetzungen und Grenzen des Einsatzes von urheberrechtlich geschützten Werken in der Hochschullehre sowie auf die rechtskonforme Verarbeitung von Studierendendaten. Dieses Buch ist eine unverzichtbare Ressource, um sich sicher im Spannungsfeld von Lehre, Urheberrecht und Datenschutz zu bewegen.
Formulation and Evaluation of Poly Herbal Body Scrub
Authors: Ajaysinh Mahendrasinh Parmar , VirenkumarVasantbhai Solanki , Saini Deeksha
Published: April 2024

The research aimed to produce an Polyherbal body scrub. These days, the demand for skin care products and treatments has increased to a larger extend.Having a proper appearance and a beauty standard has gotten a lot of importance. A typical skin care routine consists of a cleanser, a serum, a moisturizer and a sunscreen.Among these, it has been seen that the serums are the new go to when it comes to building an excellent skin routine. Serums come in various types of formulation be it for oily, dry or anything in between type of skin. Facial wrinkles and skin aging are undesirable outcome of photo damage and ultraviolet (UV) rays. Currently no effective strategies are available to delay skin aging process. Aloe Vera, glycerin and honeybee venom face serum is a highly concentrated cosmetic product. When using aloe Vera we get not only a quick cosmetic effects but also psychological satisfactions, serum has a property of rapid absorption and ability to penetrate into deeper layer of the skin. In the present work we have formulated the poly herbal body scrub by using Orange peel powder, SCI powder, SLS powder, Honey, Glycerine, Bees wax, Aloe vera. These formulations are safe to use for skin and found to be satisfied with all required characterizations. The scrub was evaluated by using the parameters like Appearance, Viscosity, pH, Spreadibility, Washability, Grittiness, Foamability, Moisture content, Consistancytest and Irritation.
Comparatively Design and Analyze Elevated Rectangular Water Reservoir with and without Bracing for Different Stagging Height
Authors: Somwanshi Shankar , Lokhande Vishal , Sonavane Kiran , Patil Ranjeet , Meher Bhushan , khadgaonkar Javed
Published: April 2024

A water tank, like a container that stores liquids, are categorized based on shape studies predict the analysis and design of rectangular as well as circular overhead water tanks through the usage of STADD PRO software. Storage reservoirs, especially overhead tanks, serve the purpose of storing and distributing water to consumers. Water supply planning may not have been adequately done for the recently built Overhead Circular Tank to meet the increasing demands of the expanding urban population. Branched distribution systems could be in several scenarios, including rural irrigation and the distribution of reclaimed water. Time is approaching when the need to conserve and store water becomes so essential. In such moments, it is crucial to develop cost-effective methods for storing and distributing water. The water that is stored in overhead water tanks is strategically placed. The overhead tank is vital as it serves as a common public utility structure. The distribution to nearby areas can be done without the need for pumping!!! The cost efficiency of overhead storage water tanks relies significantly on the quantity of concrete and steel needed for tank construction. As an initial resolution to this issue, it is essential to develop a water storage project based on STAAD principles, famously known as Overhead Water Reservoir. The current study covers the analysis and design of an elevated circular water tank using STAAD.Pro V8i. The design involves manual load calculations and the analysis of the entire structure using STAAD Pro V8i. The method of design used in the STAAD.Pro analysis is Limit State Design; the water tank is being subjected to various loads such as wind load, deadload, self-weight, and hydrostatic load due to water.
Design, Development and Evaluation of Methi-Shikakai Herbal Shampoo
Authors: D. Kulkarni Sarang , Sable Pravinkumar , Akotkar Roshan , Biradar Prathamesh , S. Kulkarni Sharda
Published: April 2024

Shikakai, scientifically known as Acacia concinna, is a traditional Indian herb widely used for hair care due to its cleansing and conditioning properties. This research paper aims to Design, develop and evaluation of a shampoo incorporating shikakai extract, assessing its efficacy in terms of cleansing ability, hair conditioning, and overall performance. The formulation process involves selecting appropriate surfactants, additives, and optimizing concentrations to achieve desired attributes. Evaluation methods include physical characterization, such as pH, viscosity, and foam ability, as well as performance testing through sensory evaluation and hair analysis. The results of this study will provide valuable insights into the development of herbal-based shampoos and their potential benefits for hair health and maintenance.
Status, Problems and Challenges of Kaduna South L.G.A Nigeria on the Solid Waste Management in Unguwan Sanusi
Authors: Sadiq Usman Abubakar , Usman Bura Ibrahim
Published: April 2024

The rapid increase of people, booming budget, rapid urbanization, increase in marketable, agricultural and industrial events are the major reasons for the increase in generation of solid surplus. This paper will inspect the domestic waste management in Unguwan Sanusi, Kaduna South L.G.A Nigeria with the precise objectives which are, to identify the types of domestic waste produced, to identify the approaches of domestic surplus dumping in the study area, and to identify the challenges faced by the inhabitants resulting from waste. According to the findings of the field study, domestic waste management in Unguwan Sanusi area of Nigeria is the responsibility of both the government and private organizations because it affects both parties in some manner. The lack of adequate dumpsites provided by the relevant agencies appears to have an impact on domestic waste disposal techniques in the research area. The analysis was done and presented using, method of questionnaire where in 250 questionnaires were placed and 150 people responded. The data revealed that the respondents had a diverse range of socioeconomic characteristics. It also revealed that locals were dissatisfied with trash management procedures, with many of them being unaware of the body/agency in charge of waste management. For proper hardsurplus management, environmental teaching courses should be introduced in all levels in schools in Nigeria and an additional formal disposal site must also be provided which must be close to one another.
Transferring Data Using a Visible Light
Authors: Mythri D Lakshmi , Akhila Bammidi , Krishna Talluri Vamsi , Sai Lakkoju Veerendra
Published: April 2024

This project aims to demonstrate the availability and usability of a basic Li-Fi system that can be manufactured and utilised in daily life starting with the fundamental tools. We present a novel method of data transfer that combines sustainable energy harvesting with high-speed communication (using Li-Fi technology). This makes it suitable for a range of applications, such as secure data communication, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and wireless sensor networks. A light communication system called Li-Fi uses modulating circuits and regular LED bulbs. We shall explain in this how light from an LED diode is utilised as a transmission medium for this purpose. Compared to Wi-Fi, it transfers data more quickly. In the experimental setup, modulated light signals are emitted by LEDs and detected by solar cells that have photodetectors installed. To recover the transmitted data, the receiving signal must be decoded. Light from the source is directed through a plane convex lens to minimise losses at the lowest levels. If the light source is precisely at the focal point, the light rays on the exit will extend nearly parallel and strike the solar cell with the least amount of loss. It also emphasises how this technology will be used in the future. Additionally, it showcases the technology that will enable data transfer at the speed of light in the future and make efficient use of the light spectrum to connect gadgets to the internet. ex. Organization v2v(vehicle-to-vehicle), Smart mirror, Indoor navigation in building and landscapes, Hospital and health care...etc.,
Hepatic Portovenous Gas in a Young Male
Authors: Rao T. Rama , Srujana R. , Basri Rabia , Namratha J.
Published: April 2024

Hepatic portal venous gas is diagnosed via computed tomography due to unusual imaging features. Hepatic portal venous gas when linked with pneumatosis intestinalis has a high mortality rate and required urgent intervention. We present a case of a 35 year-old male patient with a 12 hour history of generalised abdominal pain, watery diarrhoea and vomiting. He had a background of gout and alcoholism. He had an unmeasurable blood pressure and sinus tachycardia when he was first seen. The patient was stabilized after undergoing vigorous intravenous fluid resuscitation, and he was then sent for a CT scan. A considerable amount of hepatic portovenous gas was seen on the CT scan, coupled with dilated and diffusely aberrant small and large bowel with mucosal enhancement.
Digital Era and Co-convergent Perspectives of International School Teachers in Beijing China
Authors: Verapreyagura Pornphan , Xianzhen Zhu
Published: April 2024

This research aimed to compare the perspectives on being teachers in the digital era for international schools in Beijing China between Chinese and foreign teachers. Data from samples, with a 5- rating-scale questionnaire, were analyzed by descriptive statistics. The finding pointed out that both Chinese and foreign international schoolteachers in the digital era had no statistically significant difference at the 0.05 level about having twelve co-convergent perspectives at the critical level as the baseline: knowledge, integrity, flexibility, expertise, management, professionalism, service mind, core competency, teaching, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Moreover, the more they develop knowledge, the more they add integrity for academic and cyber security systems before the other skills.
Explorning the Role of Machine Learning in Enhancing Cloud Security
Authors: Amshavalli M. , Kishore R. , Raguvijay S.P. , Shyam S. Sri
Published: April 2024

The use and acceptance of cloud computing are growing quickly. Numerous businesses are making investments in this area, either for their own needs or to offer services to others. The rise of the cloud has led to a number of security issues for both consumers and businesses. Machine learning is one method of cloud security (ML). ML approaches have been applied in a variety of ways to stop or identify online threats and security holes. We present a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of cloud security and machine learning approaches and techniques in this work. After 63 pertinent papers were examined, the SLR's findings were divided into three primary study areas: I. The many forms of cloud security
Academics’ professional identity: Conflicting personal values of academics and institutional culture
Authors: Folabit Novel Lena , Jita Loyiso Currell
Published: April 2024

Higher education is driven by the objective of establishing an educational setting in which academics and students collaboratively construct and convey scientific knowledge and values that can be utilised in the future. Academics' professional identity focuses on their professional interests, values, and commitments to important work duties. Consequently, academics' professional identity may encounter obstacles when faced with conflicting misalignment between their values and university culture. This paper utilises a qualitative case study with an interpretive paradigm to investigate how academic identity is constructed through the conflicts that arise from the discrepancy between individual values and institutional culture. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine academics purposively selected from an English-speaking university in Cameroon to gain insight into the phenomenon. The gathered data were coded and analysed thematically. The findings reveal the existence of conflict between academics' personal values and institutional culture in the study context. It was found that there is a lack of integrity and ethics within the academic environment, particularly regarding financial transactions and the exploitation of educational practices by some leaders, academic staff, and students. Additionally, issues such as insufficient remuneration, delayed payment, and fear of physical and professional reprisal within the university impact academics' professional identity and self-worth. To address these challenges, it is crucial to tackle delayed wages, foster a supportive environment, align academic values with university beliefs, and promote political neutrality in the study context.
Incendios forestales en ecosistemas de la puna húmeda en los Andes de Ayacucho, Perú
Authors: Arones Cisneros Angel Alcides , Badia Perpinyà Anna , Nadal tersa Jordi , Bonnesoeur Vivien
Published: April 2024

Esta investigación analiza la extensión y frecuencia de los incendios forestales en el ecosistema de la puna húmeda desde el año 2013 al 2021, identiﬁcando las áreas afectadas y determinando las causas con la ﬁnalidad de mejorar el manejo de fuego en el departamento de Ayacucho (región andina de Perú). La metodología combina análisis cartográﬁco, imágenes satelitales y entrevistas semiestructuradas para identiﬁcar las causas, consecuencias y alternativas de mitigación de los incendios. Los resultados muestran que las áreas afectadas por los incendios durante los 9 años son muy diferenciadas, siendo el 2020 el año con mayor área incendiada llegando a 2,836 ha lo que representa el 14.89% de la puna húmeda del área de estudio. Además, las áreas incendiadas con mayor frecuencia se repiten entre 7 y 9 veces en diferentes años, con un promedio de ha quemadas de forma reincidente de 182 ha. Las causas de los incendios son netamente de origen antrópico ocasionados por la (i) apertura de nuevas chacras o quema de rastrojo; (ii) quema del ichu para el rebrote de pastos y (iii) por razones culturales. Se concluye que la combinación de metodología de análisis cartográﬁco, imágenes satelitales y las entrevistas semiestructuras proporcionan información que permite entender las dinámicas del territorio y mejorar el manejo e implantación de políticas territoriales en la mitigación de los incendios.
Cálculo de los Índices de Complejidad en México: Propuesta para una estimación más periódica y robusta
Authors: Gómez-Zaldívar Fernando , Gómez-Zaldívar Manuel , Carrillo Ramírez José Luis
Published: April 2024

El Índice de Complejidad Económica (ICE) y el Índice de Complejidad de los Productos (ICP), propuestos por Hidalgo y Hausmann (2009), son medidas que cuantiﬁcan la soﬁsticación del conocimiento productivo que las economías (las industrias) poseen (requieren para producir). Estos índices han sido frecuentemente empleados en la literatura de geografía y desarrollo económico para el diseño óptimo de estrategias industriales. En el estudio original, los autores calculan estas medidas para países y productos empleando datos del valor de sus exportaciones. A partir de entonces, diversos estudios los han estimado a nivel subnacional empleando otras variables como: empleo, patentes, tecnologías, salarios, etc. Este artículo presenta una propuesta para una estimación más periódica y robusta de los índices en México usando una variable distinta, el número de establecimientos o unidades económicas por tipo de actividad productiva del Directorio Estadístico Nacional de Unidades Económicas (DENUE). Los resultados son consistentes, tanto para municipios como para industrias y presentan un mejor ajuste respecto al de estudios previos. Consideramos que nuestra propuesta es pertinente porque permite el diseño y evaluación más periódica de las estrategias industriales y de las políticas públicas subnacionales en materia de desarrollo económico.
Forty Hypervelocity Stars from Gaia DR3
Authors: Parthasarathy Mudumba
Published: April 2024

Forty hypervelocity stars (HVS) are detected from a search for HVS in Gaia DR3 data whose G magnitudes are less than 17.0 and radial velocities are more +400 km s−1. The Gaia DR3 astrophysical parameters and spectra indicate that most of the HVS reported in this study are F, G, and K type metal-poor stars. Eleven stars are at high galactic latitudes. Included in this study are the B components of six nearby visual double stars BD-6 885B, HD 47503B, HD 53229B, HD 95123B, HD 180683B, and HD 202276B which are found to be HVS. The A components of these six visual doubles are less massive late-type stars with normal radial velocities. The source of hypervelocity of the B components is not clear. They may have less luminous and relatively massive degenerate component stars which are not yet detected. Further study of all these HVS is needed.
Molecular phylogeny confirms the subspecies delineation of the Malayan Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus continentis) and the Sumatran Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus syndactylus) based on the hypervariable region of mitochondrial DNA
Authors: Sariyati Nur Hartini , Abdul-Latiff Muhammad Abu Bakar , Aifat Nor Rahman , Mohd-Ridwan Abd Rahman , Osman Nur Azimah , Karuppannan Kayal Vizi , Chan Eddie , Md-Zain Badrul Munir
Published: April 2024

Siamangs (Symphalangus syndactylus) are native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and southern Thailand and their taxonomical classification at subspecies level remains unclear. Morphologically, two subspecies were proposed as early as 1908 by Thomas namely Symphalangus s. syndactylus and Symphalangus s. continentis. Thus, this study aims to clarify the Siamang subspecies status, based on mtDNA D-loop sequences. Faecal samples were collected from wild Siamang populations at different localities in Peninsular Malaysia. A 600-bp sequence of the mitochondrial D-loop region was amplified from faecal DNA extracts and analysed along with GenBank sequences representing Symphalangus sp., Nomascus sp., Hylobates sp., Hoolock sp. and outgroups (Pongo pygmaeus, Macaca fascicularis and Papio papio). The molecular phylogenetic analysis in this study revealed two distinct clades formed by S. s. syndactylus and S. s. continentis which supports the previous morphological delineation of the existence of two subspecies. Biogeographical analysis indicated that the Sumatran population lineage was split from the Peninsular Malaysian population lineage and a diversification occurrred in the Pliocene era (~ 3.12 MYA) through southward expansion. This postulation was supported by the molecular clock, which illustrated that the Peninsular Malaysian population (~ 1.92 MYA) diverged earlier than the Sumatran population (~ 1.85 MYA). This is the first study to use a molecular approach to validate the subspecies statuses of S. s. syndactylus and S. s. continentis. This finding will be useful for conservation management, for example, during Siamang translocation and investigations into illegal pet trade and forensics involving Malayan and Sumatran Siamangs.
Promoting STEM faculty members’ DBER literacy: Findings from an internal grant program
Authors: Dasgupta Annwesa , Hess Justin L. , Varma-Nelson Pratibha
Published: April 2024

Discipline-based education research (DBER) constitutes bridging theoretical knowledge and educational practice to advance learning while accounting for the contextual features and nuances that are important to a discipline. DBER literacy enables faculty members to understand and apply evidence-based instructional strategies to advance student learning. Thus, developing STEM faculty members’ DBER literacy is critical for improving STEM programs. The purpose of this study was to explore the development of DBER literacy among STEM faculty at a large Midwestern university via implementation of an internal seed grant program (the SEIRI Seed Grant, or SSG). Guided by social network analyses and literature on communities of practice, we addressed three research questions: (1) What factors facilitated DBER literacy among STEM faculty who participated in the SSG program? (2) In what ways did the program contribute to faculty members’ understanding of DBER? and (3) What other outcomes resulted from faculty members’ engagement in the program? To address these questions, we examined and triangulated small group interviews, observations, and program artifacts. First, we identified key learning components of the program, which included faculty members’ intrinsic motivation, peer dialogue and engagement, and institutional DBER support. Second, we identified DBER-related outcomes resulting from program participation, which included differentiating between DBER and STEM research, connecting DBER with teaching, and finding novel DBER outcomes. Finally, we identified auxiliary outcomes, which included fueling faculty members’ motivation to engage in DBER, general professional development, and departmental change. These findings highlight the successes and outcomes of this internal grant funding program for promoting DBER literacy and can provide guidance for others offering similar programming.
Où en sommes-nous ?
Authors: Baetens Jan
Published: April 2024

Le présent article offre un état de la question des études de l’adaptation, essentiellement de textes littéraires au cinéma ou en bande dessinée. Il aborde d’abord la question récurrente de la fidélité, pour s’interroger sur les nouveaux usages qui se sont installés en la matière, dont surtout une meilleure prise en considération des complexités génétiques. Ensuite, il analyse le passage de la comparaison source/cible à celle du contexte éditorial et commercial, qui détermine le pourquoi et le comment des processus d’adaptation. Enfin, il nomme quelques nouvelles perspectives, dont celles qui prennent au sérieux la mise entre parenthèses de l’oeuvre originale.
De la table au plateau
Authors: Toussaint Floriane
Published: April 2024

L’un des symptômes de la mutation que connaît la pratique de l’adaptations de romans à la scène depuis la fin du xixᵉ siècle est la part progressivement réduite accordée à un temps de travail à la table, généralement solitaire, à la faveur d’un travail mené à proximité du plateau, dans une dynamique collective. Cet article entend dégager les enjeux de cette mutation à partir de la genèse de plusieurs adaptations de Dostoïevski, dont l’étude implique l’analyse d’archives textuelles mais aussi sonores ou audiovisuelles.
Plan (du roman), planification, instance directrice
Authors: Bagdasar Radu Angel Robert
Published: April 2024

Le plan est une notion d’une importance majeure dans tout projet humain d’envergure quelle que soit sa nature : complexe industriel, navire, voiture, appareil ménager, livre scientifique ou littéraire… Par la même occasion, il acquiert une dimension anthropologique et ouvre la nécessité de l’étudier plus en profondeur. Le roman (de fiction pure) est dans cette situation. L’étincelle initiale, l’incipit génétique, incomplète, floue, trop sommaire, est insuffisante pour se lancer directement dans une construction d’amples dimensions. L’écrivain a besoin de savoir où il va. Le (proto)plan, matérialisé sur papier ou seulement mental et fractionné à la Stendhal, est pour l’écrivain la confirmation du fait qu’il peut imaginer les lignes générales du projet. Seulement, dès qu’il l’a mis en place et passé à l’édification de la textualisation, c’est lui-même qui commence à modifier, dans ses formes implicites, les lignes générales de son propre plan. On débouche ainsi sur la notion de planification permanente que l’on voit chez Balzac, Flaubert, Henry James, Pirandello, Gide, Rebreanu, Mauriac, Mircea Eliade… Un dernier phénomène est celui quand le développement du texte est gouverné par ce que nous nommons génome intérieur : l’intuition profonde de « ce que doit être le roman » (Mauriac). Nous avons appelé cela aussi instance directrice. Les deux hypothèses – planification et instance directrice – mises en place pour expliquer en quoi consiste la boussole qui guide l’écrivain dans l’édification de la textualisation, ratissent large et expliquent l’ensemble des cas apparemment « différents » qui s’échelonnent entre le pôle Stendhal et le pôle Flaubert dans la gestion de l’écriture textualisante. Et « une hypothèse qui explique tout est une certitude. » (Oscar Wilde).
Un référentiel genré des emplois de soutien à la recherche ?
Authors: Bouchet Célia
Published: April 2024

Les emplois majoritairement exercés par des femmes sont en moyenne moins rémunérés que ceux exercés par des hommes. Cet article explore le rôle d’une classification professionnelle, le RÉFérentiel des Emplois-types de la Recherche et de l'ENseignement Supérieur (RéFérens III), dans la reproduction d’inégalités de valeur entre des activités sexuées. RéFérens III reconnaît des compétences moins nombreuses et moins précises aux branches d’activité les plus féminisées. Les recours au référentiel par les employeurs diffusent ces inégalités, comme en témoignent deux corpus d’offres d’emploi publiées par le CNRS. Ces résultats ouvrent des perspectives théoriques, mais aussi méthodologiques (mesure de la valorisation des emplois) et épistémologiques (circulations entre sciences et politiques).
Comment dire son syndicalisme ? Sur l’usage de récits autobiographiques de militants CGT
Authors: Simonpoli Nicolas
Published: April 2024

Cet article propose une contribution méthodologique à partir de récits autobiographiques de militants CGT produits dans le cadre du concours de la Troisième voie d’accès à l’ENA (1983-1986). Il démontre combien ces récits peuvent faire l’objet d’une lecture à la fois testimoniale et stratégique. Cette double lecture permet de penser les récits autobiographiques dans leur contexte de production, afin de cerner ce qu’ils disent à la fois des individus qui les conçoivent et des institutions qui les suscitent. Plus largement, cet article constitue un exemple de la manière dont les sociologues peuvent s’emparer des archives et des méthodes critiques des sources élaborées par les historiens. Il entend également montrer l’intérêt d’un croisement des matériaux d’enquête entre archives, entretiens, statistiques et observations.