bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Observation of fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa) nesting success in response to Predator Free Wellington
Authors:   , Copestake Samantha
Published: September 2024

Predation by introduced predators is a major driving force for bird declines globally, and particularly in Aotearoa New Zealand where the native fauna evolved in a system lacking mammalian predators. With high levels of endemism in New Zealand’s birds, conservation groups throughout the country are working to prevent further species loss by controlling possums, mustelids, and rats. Moreover, New Zealand has adopted the ambitious goal of eradicating these three predatory mammal groups by 2050. Eradication on such a scale has never been achieved, especially in highly urbanised environments, meaning outcomes for native species are not completely understood. One of the leading groups in this eradication is Predator Free Wellington, which successfully eliminated all target predators from Miramar Peninsula in 2023.

I analysed the effect of Predator Free Wellington’s predator elimination on the nesting success of a native forest bird, the fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa, pīwakawaka). Independent monitoring has shown that fantail numbers have increased by 550% across the peninsula concurrently with the elimination project, hence I conducted nest monitoring through the 2023/24 breeding season to compare success rates and possible causes of nesting failure on Miramar Peninsula relative to the rest of Wellington City where elimination of predators has not been achieved.

I found that nesting success for fantails across Wellington has approximately doubled to 88% from 2015 to 2023 throughout the city, inclusive of the predator elimination zone on Miramar Peninsula as well as other areas across Wellington where predators have not been eliminated. Despite the presence of rats outside of Miramar Peninsula, I recorded no nest predation events throughout my study. The results suggest that complete eradication is not essential to increase nesting success for fantails, and existing predator control across Wellington has been sufficient to achieve this outcome. Additionally, I created an ethogram of nesting behaviours to identify stage specific behaviours that can reveal nest stages to observers without the need for invasive monitoring techniques.

The results suggest the need for research focusing on adult and immature fantail survival outside of the nesting phase to understand more fully how predator elimination affects the population dynamics of the species. Further monitoring is also needed on Miramar Peninsula following the elimination of predators in 2023 to determine how fantails will respond to the wider changes in the resultant bird and predator communities.
Addressing Ableism: Engaging with Post-Ableist Music Therapy While Working with Disabled Adults in a Day Centre
Authors:   , Wren Marianne
Published: September 2024

This research involved the development of a critical arts-informed practitioner action research study to investigate how a student music therapist used emerging post-ableist ideas to inform their practice when working with intellectually disabled adults in a day-centre. Post-Ableist Music Therapy was developed by Carolyn Shaw in 2019 when exploring the experience of a music therapist living with a disability/illness. Post-ableist music therapy is an emerging framework and draws from disability studies and post-humanism. This research was conducted with three action cycles. Data sources included selected literature, researcher personal data and reflections on and examples of music therapy practice data. Songs and drawings developed during the research were also included as data. Findings from the research, which were analysed using thematic analysis principles, were as follows: The language used to describe direction, success, and goals in music therapy carried significance and contributed to ableist barriers. Shifting this language opened new meanings in music therapy and helped to re-shape the student practice. The placement/employment context in this study aligned with the values of PAMT and helped to facilitate a space where the music therapy student felt confident to engage with PAMT. The researcher examined their frame of reference and internalised ableism and found barriers within themselves. Understanding that internal oppression derived from external oppression meant they were able to move forward in their practice and research without shame and continue to address hidden ableism. Community and disability pride was found to counter ableism. Within a music therapy context this could be seen as valuing impairment as a resource. The researcher found the importance of hearing disabled voices, the Indigenous voices of Aotearoa, and their own voice in the engagement with PAMT. Future research using participatory methodologies and engaging with disability studies advocacy is recommended.
Reimagining Healing Spaces: An Exploration of Therapeutic Architecture for Trauma Recovery in Youth Care
Authors:   , Cosslett Tavira
Published: September 2024

Youth care and protection residences are a significant topic of debate and criticism within today’s social, cultural, and political landscapes. Repeated calls for their closure have been made as their model of care, physical environments, and practices are no longer considered fit for purpose. The intention to replace them with smaller, community-based care homes underpinned by a trauma-informed approach in both their practices and physical environments is part of an ongoing transitional process (Davis & Logie, 2023); however, progress in this direction has been slow. One of the key challenges lies in defining the therapeutic model of care, and how it is translated into the physical environment.

In exploring a trauma-informed approach to design, this thesis re-imagines what these spaces could look like as homes designed to meet the varying and complex needs of youth in care. Applying approaches grounded in sensory, therapeutic, and culturally responsive design methods to drive the research, the thesis aims to contribute towards a framework for future design within these environments that is based on therapeutic rehabilitation, as opposed to containment.

The thesis has been arranged into three phases of research; phase one: a theoretical framework based on literature, phase two: a design framework focused on exploring and extracting architectural principles from case studies to develop a trauma-informed design framework, and phase three: developing an architectural response that explores application of the proposed trauma-informed design framework.
Investigating The Relationship Between The Built Environment And Climate Change From A Te Ao Māori Perspective. Using Pūrākau As A Methodology With The Case Study Of Waiwhetū Awa
Authors:   , Holman-Wharehoka Māia
Published: September 2024

This thesis discusses the current relationship between the built environment and aspects of climate change, analysing what systems are currently in place and investigating how this could be better developed if viewed from a Te ao Māori perspective. The concepts of sustainable engineering systems directly connect the built enviornment to te taio. However, the sector is still very westernised, looking at the natural environment purely for its practical benefits. Te ao Māori, just like most Indigenous peoples, have a relationship with the natural environment that is reciprical, meaning that when we look after her, she will look after us. Therefore, although there are practical parallels between the two, a Te Āo Māori perspective on the topic is far more holistic and comes from lived experience and connection to wāhi. The particular wāhi/case study discussed in this research was Waiwhetū, exploring the way the built environment for the last century has degraded the health and wellbeing of the awa and therefore, simultaneously severing the connection Māori from Waiwhetū have with their awa. The methodologies used, test a framework that is new to architectural science but are founded in principles of a kaupapa Māori framework utilising mātauranga Māori, in particular pūrākau. Traditional research methodologies were used to test the potential of pūrākau in this space of architectural science in relation to climate change. Literature review of pūrākau as a research methodology showed the emense potential for pūrākau to help inform us on topics of our climate and natural environment. The topic was further discussed in interviews with whānau from Waiwhetū, Te Ātiawa as well as other Māori that connect to the topic through pūrākau. From these interviews, it was clear that many lessons could be learnt from pūrākau but ultimately, new pūrākau must be written to fit today context of time, society and climate.
The Influence of Gender and Study Duration on EFL Learners' Speaking Strategies Use
Authors: Dinsa Mitiku Tasisa , Woldamariam Getachew Seyoum , Dinsa Dagne Tiruneh
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe speaking strategy use of students is perceived to be successful in L2 learning and competent English users. The aim of this study was to pinpoint the influence of gender differences on students' speaking strategies use. It also intended to identify the influence of  study duration on students' speaking strategies use to learn speaking skill at Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia. The participants of the current study were 70 (34 female and 36 male) English major students in the Academic Year of 2020. A descriptive comparison design was utilized for this study. The data were collected from the targeted population using a questionnaire and interview whether gender and study duration influence students' speaking strategies use or not. The results denoted that there were significant relationships between females and males in employing speaking strategies to learn speaking skill. Gender has no an influence on students' speaking strategies use to exercise oral communication. However, the finding denoted that there was statistically a significant difference between second year and third year EFL students in using speaking strategies to promote their speaking proficiency. Study duration has an influence on students' speaking strategies use to train oral communication. Therefore, this study recommends learners should use appropriate speaking strategies based on their interest to promote their speaking proficiency; they must be trained and supported to employ different strategies develop their oral communication skills.
Developing The Educational Game Tool to Improve Reading Ability of Early Childhood
Authors: Khadijah Khadijah , Pulungan Enny Nazrah , Hariati Rizki , Maisarah Maisarah
Published: September 2024

This research aims to developing the educational game tool (word tree) to improve reading ability of early childhood. This is research used Borg & Gall model and has been modified with six steps, they are potential and problem, data collection, product design, design validation, resign revision, and usage trial. The subject is 5-6 years old children in RA Babul Ilmi Rantauparapat. The instrument used is validation questionnaire sheet. Data analysis technique is formulation of mean score percentage and gain score. The research result showed that: (1) the development of educational game too (word tree) is very worthy to be used to improve reading children of 5-6 years old children; and (2) educational game tool (word tree) developed has high level of effectiveness in improving reading ability of 5-6 years old children. This research suggest to the readers, teachers and other researchers to be creative and innovative in designing learning activity, which one of them is developing the product giving real contribution for their students’ ability. This research developed educational game tool in form of word tree that did not only improve children’s reading ability but also create happiness to learn.
A case with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome with a history of atopic dermatitis
Authors: Oktay Mehmet Ali , Oktay Selin Akyüz
Published: September 2024

Gianotti-Crosti syndrome (GCS) is characterized by the sudden onset of a papular or papulovesicular rash with a symmetrical distribution. This rash mainly appears on the extensor surfaces of the limbs, buttocks, and face. GCS is most frequently observed in children aged 1 to 6 years. In this case, we present the diagnosis of GCS in an 8-month-old male patient who also has a history of atopic dermatitis. Symmetrical, multiple, monomorphic, raised, red, and itchy lesions were identified on the patient’s face, trunk, arms, and legs. The presence of atopic dermatitis was notably more common in individuals with GCS, suggesting a significant association with a family history of atopy. GCS is a syndrome that demands a high degree of clinical suspicion as it can be mistaken for other childhood exanthematous diseases.
Instagram and Achilles tendon surgery: Evaluation of patients' perceptions of surgery
Authors: Kultur Yigit , Bal Emre , Tutuncu Mehmed Nuri , Gasimov Elviz , Biscevic Mirza , Tezer Mehmet
Published: September 2024

Background/Aim: The primary objective of this study was to conduct comprehensive research and analysis of patient-generated content related to Achilles tendon surgery on the social media platform Instagram. The aim was to gain deeper insights into patients' experiences during the perioperative period, which may contain valuable information pertinent to their condition, information of which the physicians may be unaware.
Methods: A search was conducted on the Instagram database, covering a period of 78 months from February 2015 to August 2021. Posts utilizing the hashtags "#achillessurgery" and "#achillesrepair" were included in the analysis. Posts were assessed using a binary scoring system, considering variables such as tone, media format, return to work, rehabilitation or physical therapy, return to sports, images related to the ankle (e.g., scars, stitches, casts, dressings, walking boots), activities of daily living, and pain.
Results: A total of 500 posts were reviewed, and a positive tone was observed in 77.8% of these. The average Instagram like ratio for these posts was computed as 9%. Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between post content and tone status (P=0.001). Specifically, within the positive tone group, informative content about the disease was comparatively lower and statistically significant when compared to exercise training and patient experience (P=0.001). Additionally, exercise training posts were found to be significantly lower than patient experience posts (P=0.001) within the positive tone group. In contrast, within the negative tone group, patient experience posts were significantly higher compared to informative content and exercise training posts (P=0.001). Moreover, the quantity of informative posts markedly surpassed the number of posts related to exercise training (P=0.001).
Conclusion: In the positive tone category, people tended to emphasize personal experiences and participate in posts related to exercise training rather than actively seeking or exchanging information about the disorder. On the other hand, within the negative tone group, individuals were more likely to share adverse experiences, pursue support, and seek a deeper understanding from others. Their priority may also lie in sharing and gaining information specifically about the disorder. Our exploration of the use of social media platforms to delve into patient perspectives on Achilles tendon surgery provides an alternative insight into patients' experiences with the surgical process. By comprehending the content shared by patients on social media, surgeons may gain an improved opportunity to assess and address the surgical experience of their patients more effectively, ultimately contributing to enhanced patient care.
Taksi Durakları Arasındaki Araç Sayısı Dağılımının Eniyilemesi: Alanya Örneği
Authors: Kurt Atıl , Gümüş Mehmet
Published: September 2024

Taksi taşımacılığının ulaşımdaki yeri dikkate alındığında farklı bölgeler için oluşturulmuş duraklarda bulunan araç sayılarının planlanması önem arz etmektedir. Planlama eksikliği, müşteri memnuniyetsizliğini artabilirken farklı taksi duraklarındaki araç başına düşen gelirlerin farklılaşması, yönetimsel ve organizasyonla alakalı problemlere yol açabilmektedir. Taksi araç sayısı dağılımı üzerine akademik olarak yapılan çalışmalar oldukça sınırlı sayıdadır. Bu çalışma bir şehirde bulunan taksi duraklarına araç sayılarının atanması problemini ele almıştır. Çalışmanın amacı mevcut taksi durakları arasındaki araç sayısı dağılımını, taksilerin ortalama gelirlerini dengeleyecek şekilde yeniden planlamaktır. Problemin en iyi çözümü için doğrusal iki matematiksel model geliştirilmiştir. Modellerin uygulanması gerçek veri setleri kullanılarak Antalya ili Alanya ilçesinde bulunan taksi durakları üzerine gerçekleştirilmiştir. Uygulama neticesinde elde edilen model çözümlerine göre taksi durak gelirleri arasındaki sapma mevcut duruma göre yüzde %39,8 ve %36,4 oranlarında azaldığını göstermiştir.
Türkiye Ekonomisinde Mal ve Hizmet Gruplarına Göre Fiyatlar Genel Düzeyindeki Artışların İşsizliğe Etkisi
Authors: Daşdemir Esat
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışma farklı mal ve hizmet gruplarına ait fiyatlardaki değişimlerin işsizliğe etkisini karşılaştırmalı olarak incelemektedir. Literatürde enflasyonun işsizliğe etkisini ölçen çalışmalar tüm ekonomiyi temsil eden genel enflasyon oranını dikkate almaktadır. Mal ve hizmet gruplarına göre ürünlerin fiyatlarındaki değişimin enflasyonu farklı yönde etkilediği görmezden gelinmektedir. Bu çalışma mal ve hizmet gruplarına göre ürünlerin fiyatlarındaki değişimin işsizliğe etkisini inceleyerek literatüre katkı yapmayı amaçlamaktadır. 2005 Ocak ve 2023 Ağustos dönemini kapsayan Türkiye ekonomisi verileriyle zaman serisi analizi yapılarak çalışmanın hipotezi kanıtlanmak istenmiştir. Ulaşılan sonuçlar mal ve hizmet gruplarının türlerine göre işsizlik oranını farklı şekilde etkilediğini göstermektedir. Elde edilen bulgular iktisadi ve sosyal politikaların planlaması aşamasında kullanılabilecek bilgileri içermektedir. Yapılan analiz sonucu genel tüketici fiyat endeksi ve gıda fiyat endeksinin işsizliğe etkisinde Phillips eğrisi geçerliyken; giyim ve ayakkabı fiyat endeksinde, haberleşme fiyat endeksinde ve eğlence ve kültür fiyat endeksinde Phillips eğrisinin öngördüğünün aksine işsizlikle doğrusal yönde bir ilişki olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
Kültür Boyutları ile İslami Dindarlık Düzeyinin Çevre Dostu Ürün Satın Alma Davranışına Etkisi
Authors: Dişli Bayraktar Eda
Published: September 2024

Kültür ve din, bireylerin çevresel konulara duyarlılık seviyelerini ve sorumluluk hissini artıran, aynı zamanda toplumsal bilinci oluşturmada etkili olan iki temel faktördür. Bu durum, çevre dostu ürünlerin satın alınmasının önemini artırmaktadır. Çevre dostu ürün satın alma davranışıyla ilgili akademik araştırmalar mevcut olmakla birlikte, ulusal kültür ve dindarlık özelliklerinin çevre dostu ürün satın alma üzerindeki etkilerini inceleyen çalışmalar sınırlıdır. Bu çalışma, kültürel boyutlar ile İslami dindarlık düzeyinin çevre dostu ürün satın alma davranışına olan etkisini araştırmaktadır. Bu çerçevede, çevrimiçi yöntemler kullanılarak toplam 408 anket toplanmıştır. Bu araştırmada elde edilen verilerin değerlendirilmesinde LİSREL ve SPSS istatistiksel analiz paket programları kullanılmıştır. Araştırma hipotezlerinin test edilmesi sürecinde, elde edilen veriler yapısal eşitlik modellemesi aracılığıyla analiz edilmiştir. Sonuçlara göre; kültür boyutunda yer alan belirsizlikten kaçınma, Kolektivistlik ve uzun dönem erimlilik alt boyutları çevre dostu ürün tercihini pozitif yönde etkilemektedir. İslami dindarlık boyutunda yer alan İslami inanç, İslami uygulama ve İslami anlam alt boyutları ise çevre dostu ürün tercihini pozitif yönde etkilemektedir.
Bitcoin's Effect on Selected Crypto Assets: Quantitative Evidence
Authors: Sünbül Ersin
Published: September 2024

The main objective of the study is to systematically investigate the effects of Bitcoin on specific crypto assets. In this context, a sample of 135 observations between 2020W01 and 2022W33 for seven crypto assets with the highest value in the financial markets, including Ethereum, Tether, USD Coin, BNB, XRP, and Cardano, has been included in the study sample. These crypto assets, along with Bitcoin, constitute almost 95% of the total crypto asset portfolio. This situation increases the importance of representing a broad universe in the study and contributes to the academic literature. To examine the effects of Bitcoin on the selected crypto assets, a Multivariate Dynamic VAR Model has been used. The model assumes causality among variables. Variables that do not meet this assumption have been excluded from the study sample. The results of the study demonstrate that Bitcoin exhibits significant and one-way effects on all cryptocurrencies. However, the impact of other crypto assets on Bitcoin has been negligible. In this context, it is emphasized that investment decisions obtained from two-way evaluations may be risky and misleading. In order to reduce investment risks for crypto assets to more acceptable levels, the use of comprehensive analysis methods is recommended.
Validity of Unemployment Hysteresis in European Countries and Türkiye with Fourier Functions
Authors: Alpağut Serhat
Published: September 2024

Unemployment hysteresis means that rising unemployment does not return to the average over time. This situation underlines that unemployment in countries is not temporary but permanent. In the case of unemployment hysteresis, economists argue for intervention in the economy. The existence of unemployment hysteresis is therefore important for the applicability of economic policy. This issue, which is very important for economists, has been analyzed in the literature using different methods. In this study, we use the analyses obtained by adding the recently popular Fourier models to unit root tests. The Flexible Fourier ADF (FF-ADF) test developed by Enders and Lee (2012) and the Fractional Frequency Flexible Fourier ADF (FFFF-ADF) test developed by Omay (2015) are used to investigate the existence of unemployment hysteresis in Türkiye and EU countries. As a result, it is found that the Fourier properties are statistically significant for both Türkiye and the EU and that the series have nonlinear properties. As a result of the tests applied, there is evidence that unemployment hysteresis does not valid for Türkiye and the EU.
The Impact of Automobile Features on Co-Creation: The Mediating Role of Customer Engagement
Authors: Songur Ahmet
Published: September 2024

In the new reality, passively valued consumers have become more active. Consumers desire to create shared value through their interactions. The interaction between the company and the customer is central to shared co- creation. Networked, empowered, informed, and active individuals in the co- creation process are becoming the key element of value creation between people and businesses. Value, shaped as customer experience, becomes a platform for all. This study examines the relationships between automotive features, co-creation, and customer involvement among Turkish automobile owners. A theoretical model considering the interactions between these components is offered to achieve this goal. The model was evaluated with data from 435 Turkish car users. The findings reveal that automobile features and consumer participation significantly influence co-creation. On the other hand, it is concluded that customer engagement mediates the relationship between automotive features and co-creation.
Kurumsal Yönetim Notları Hisse Senedi Getirilerini Etkiler Mi? Fourier Tabanlı Testler ile BIST XKURY Endeksinden Kanıtlar
Authors: Alptürk Yaşar , Söker Fahrettin
Published: September 2024

Son yılların popüler konularından biri olan kurumsal yönetim anlayışı, yatırımcılar başta olmak üzere bütün ekonomik paydaşlar için önemli hale gelmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı da BIST XKURY endeksinde işlem gören 39 firmanın 2014-2023 dönemleri arası yıllık verilerini kullanarak, kurumsal yönetim notlarının açıklanmasının hisse senedi getirilerine bir etkisinin olup olmadığını araştırmaktır. Bu doğrultuda modern fourier panel testlerinin kullandığı çalışmada, Olayeni vd. (2020) tarafından geliştirilen yumuşak geçişli yapısal kırılmaları dikkate alan fourier eşbütünleşme testi (FFFFF) ile Fourier Toda-Yamamoto nedensellik ve Fourier Granger nedensellik testleri kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın elde edilen sonuçlara göre incelenen firmaların tamamında kurumsal yönetim notlarıyla hisse senetlerinin getirileri uzun dönemde birlikte hareket etmektedir. Ancak kurumsal yönetime ilişkin yapılan not açıklamalarının, hisse senetlerinin getirileri üzerindeki etkisi sınırlıdır ve firmaların büyük çoğunluğunda ilişki tespit edilememiştir. İlişki tespit edilen firmalarda ise ortaya konulan bulgular pozitif ve negatif olarak değişmektedir.
¿Quién (des)cuida sus oportunidades? Género, cuidado y desigualdad social
Authors: Krozer Alice , Estrada Aguilar Luis Andrés
Published: September 2024

En este trabajo analizamos el impacto del trabajo de cuidados, el origen social y la escolaridad en la movilidad social y desigualdad de oportunidades en Nuevo León. Nuestro análisis basado en la Encuesta ESRU-EMOVI Nuevo León 2021 arroja tres hallazgos principales: 1) una persistente influencia de las circunstancias de origen en los resultados socioeconómicos de los neoleoneses, aunque aminorada por un efecto positivo del logro educativo; 2) el carácter trascendental del trabajo de cuidados en la transmisión intra e intergeneracional de las desigualdades; y 3) la desventaja que constituye la distribución desigual de los cuidados no remunerados para las mujeres. Indagar su dilema entre apostar por la movilidad intra versus intergeneracional constituye una aportación novedosa al estudio de las desigualdades sociales en México. Futuros estudios con información a nivel nacional matizarán los efectos relacionados en diferentes subgrupos poblacionales, para derivar en el diseño de un sistema de cuidados público igualador de las oportunidades.
Movilidad social e intensidad de cuidados en Nuevo León
Authors: Méndez Delgado Alba Verónica , Castañuela Sánchez Blenda Guadalupe
Published: September 2024

Considerando los cuidados en el hogar como una dimensión de movilidad social, el objetivo de la investigación es medir la movilidad en la intensidad de cuidados, utilizando un índice de intensidad de cuidados. Los datos provienen de la Encuesta ESRU-EMOVI Nuevo León 2021. La movilidad intergeneracional, relativa y vertical de la intensidad de cuidados se analiza mediante matrices de probabilidades de transición. Se encontró que existe movilidad ascendente cuando las mujeres tienen más educación, trabajan y pertenecen al grupo de mayores recursos económicos. Hay mayor persistencia en niveles de alta intensidad de cuidados en mujeres de bajos niveles educativos, sin trabajo y en pobreza. Esto implica un círculo vicioso que precariza la condición de las mujeres con una alta intensidad de tareas de cuidados y en condiciones de vulnerabilidad. La tarea pendiente es seguir trabajando en un Sistema Nacional de Cuidados con políticas que ayuden a modificar la organización social del cuidado.
The lucky high schooler hypothesis: Nuevo León from a comparative perspective
Authors: Castañeda-Valencia Alejandro Miguel , Guillermo Peón Sylvia Beatriz , Huerta Wong Juan Enrique
Published: September 2024

This paper addresses the influence of higher education and parental socioeconomic status on the offspring’s probability of a high socioeconomic destination in three residence areas of Mexico: Southern Region, Mexico City and Nuevo Leon. By estimating a structural probit model with instrumental variables (and with data from two ESRU-EMOVI surveys), we find that higher education increases individuals’ probability of being positioned at the third welfare tertile and that education probability premiums run in opposition to social reproduction. Our results reject what we call “the lucky high schooler hypothesis”. In Nuevo Leon, the probability of a high destination is higher than in Mexico City or the Southern Region. Nonetheless, in Nuevo Leon, higher education probability premiums are smaller than in Mexico City or in the South and show a small dependence on socioeconomic origin, hence lower social reproduction. In contrast, probability premiums to higher education are greater in the South.
SILENT CRIES OF INDO-PAKISTANI WOMEN AS PORTRAYED IN NAGA-MANDALA AND KALA MEDA BHES, A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TWO FEMINIST PLAY
Authors: Sarfraz Danish
Published: September 2024

“One is not born a woman, but rather becomes one. Gender is not a stable identity but a performative act constituted by repeated societal norms” (Butler, 1990). The paper under analysis pertains to the two fresh and ground-breaking plays Naga-Mandala and Kala Meda Bhes by Indian and Pakistani playwrights who are quite successful and prolific writers in the arena of South Asian Literature. The aim of this study is to discover the shushed and quietened voices of women in the both plays in one way of the other. The paper is based on a qualitative research with the use of textual method and discourse analysis particularly on both the plays with the help of websites, poems, dictionaries and papers to support this research. The paper will trigger the feminist elements and identity of the Indo-Pakistani women with comparative analysis. Researchers may comprehensively draw two conclusions from this paper i.e. The suppression of the female genders due to male patriarchy in Indo-Pakistani Society and the lack of logical reasoning, supernatural elements and superstitions in both the society as represented in both the plays under-discussion.
GENERALIZATION OF WRITING A REVIEW PAPER: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Nagendra R
Published: September 2024

This review paper provides a thorough synthesis of the existing research on topic of the review. The purpose of this study is to analyse and consolidate the current state of knowledge in this field, identifying key themes, trends, and gaps in the literature. Through a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles, books, and other scholarly sources, the paper examines specific aspects or subtopics, offering critical insights into main findings or themes. The review also highlights areas where further research is needed and discusses the implications of the findings for relevant fields, practices, or policies. Overall, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the subject matter and lays the groundwork for future studies in this area.
THE LEADERSHIP OF AN IDEOLOGICAL MOVEMENT: A STUDY OF ‘RASHTRIYA SWAYAMSEVAK SANGH MOVEMENT’IN BHARAT
Authors: Tiwari Pranay Kumar , Alok  Kumar  , Rathi Akash
Published: September 2024

A social movement without organization or leadership can hardly be thought of. The basic premise behind the analysis of leadership is that they are the chief architect of the phenomenon we call social movement and that social movement can never occur in a vacuum. Leadership in a social movement plays a major role in mobilizing the mass base. The individual who performs this task of mobilizing people for action is called the leader. Although we are accustomed to identifying a social movement with a single leader, it is more accurate to think in terms of a group of leaders often organized in a hierarchy.In the present paper, the question of leadership has been studied in the context of the ‘Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Movement’.The study tries to investigate the life history of the leaders in general and founder in particular which includes various aspects such as their family background, education level, and bringing up, extraordinary talents of the leaders. Further, an attempt has been made to depict the contributions which different leaders have made to this organization. Data were collected from the available literature and interviews of knowledgeable members who themselves have been involved in the activities of movement for more than five decades.
EMERGING TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES OF WEST BENAGL: A STUDY
Authors: Ghosh Subrata , Khayal Roshan
Published: September 2024

This paper highlights the emerging technologies of some selected University libraries of West Bengal. Today Library technologies play an important role to organize and delivers it services through the application of different library technologies. It is true that without the use of Information and communication technology no better library services could be provided. This paper discusses the different library technologies such as library automation ,use of library management software (LMS), use of open source digital library software ,Reference/ citation management software , Plagiarism checker software, use of discovery tools, e-document delivery system , technology used for visually impaired students , providing digital library service beyond campus through remote access online library software , own library website and services , other emerging technologies such as : podcasting, vodcasting, block chain technology ,drone technology AI ( Artificial Intelligence),IOT(Internet of Things), Robotics, semantic web, virtual/digital reference service, cloud computing ,blogs, wikis, RSS/HTML Feeds ,social media, media streaming, CCTV, RFID etc used by the university libraries located in the state of West Bengal.
MURDER OFFLINE AND ONLINE: COMPARING E-PISTOLARY AND TRADITIONAL NARRATIVES IN THE APPEAL AND BLUEBIRD, BLUEBIRD
Authors: Akhtar Azra , Hussain Adil , Qazi Khursheed Ahmad
Published: September 2024

This study examines the evolving nature of epistolary narratives in the digital age by comparing traditional and e-pistolary storytelling techniques in two contemporary crime novels: Janice Hallett’s The Appeal and Attica Locke’s Bluebird, Bluebird. Employing a theoretical framework combining digital narratology (as developed by scholars like Marie-Laure Ryan and Janet Murray) and media-specific analysis (proposed by N. Katherine Hayles), the research paper explores how the shift from traditional to digital communication impacts narrative structure, character development and reader engagement in murder mystery narratives. It investigates the unique attributes of e-pistolary writing, including the use of emojis, internet slang and multimedia elements, analysing how these digital affordances influence narrative voice, pacing and the reader’s interpretative process. The study also considers the potential for augmented reality and interactive narratives in digital epistolary works, examining their implications for the genre’s future. The comparative analysis reveals that while The Appeal leverages e-pistolary techniques to create a multi-layered, interactive reading experience, Bluebird, Bluebird employs traditional narrative methods to evoke a sense of place and history. This juxtaposition highlights the strengths and limitations of both approaches in crafting compelling murder mysteries. The findings suggest that e-pistolary narratives offer new possibilities for reader immersion and non-linear storytelling, while traditional narratives maintain their power in delivering atmospheric, character-driven tales. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the evolution of literary forms in the digital era and provides insights into the future of crime fiction storytelling.
AN INTELLIGENT COMPUTATIONAL APPROACHES FOR DIABETES RISK PREDICTION: A PROACTIVE HEALTHCARE PARADIGM DIABOLIC
Authors: S. Muthukumar  , M. Jayakumar
Published: September 2024

Diabetes mellitus, a long-term metabolic disease marked by high blood glucose levels, is a major global health concern. Diabetes must be identified and treated early to reduce complications and enhance patient outcomes. In this study, we propose a unique deep learning framework, named as, Diabetic prediction utilizing Optimized Learning Classifier (DIABOLIC) for diabetes detection.The original contribution of this paper is to develop a resilient prediction model by leveraging an advanced computational algorithms to reliably predict the probability of getting diabetes. In the proposed framework, a special Tumultuo Dwarf Mongoose Optimization (TuD-MO) technique is used to extract the most important and critical features from the preprocessed dataset. Also, a Fused Deep Convolution Random Network (FDCRN) is developed to precisely identify diabetic patients based on the selected attributes. Moreover, a detailed performance analysis is completed in order to validate and extensively explore the outcomes of the DIABOLIC model.Our test findings show that, when it comes to diabetes detection, DIABOLIC outperforms cutting-edge techniques in terms of predictive performance, with excellent sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. In addition, we perform thorough interpretability investigations in order to clarify the underlying characteristics and processes that underlie the predictions produced by DIABOLIC. Overall, our research shows how deep learning techniques, like DIABOLIC, can improve diabetes detection and tailored healthcare plans, which will benefit public health campaigns and patient outcomes.
Method For Preparing a Skin Repairing Ingredient from Cheese Whey Following Lactobacillus Fermentation
Authors: Flutto Tania , Thedy Laura , Zenato Simona , Pramotton Rita , Vernetti-Prot Luca , Valentini Sabina
Published: September 2024

In case of impairments in skin integrity, the use of dermatological treatments may prevent the outbreaks of diseases, by restoring the physiological homeostasis of the injured tissue. Against this background, a method for preparing an active ingredient effective on wound healing has been developed, starting from sweet whey, a by-product of Fontina PDO cheese processing. Following the fractionation of whey constituents by ultrafiltration processes, the obtained permeate underwent controlled fermentation by a newly characterized Lactobacillus delbrueckii MF-20/7A/24 (BCCM accession number LMG P-31789) isolated in alpine pasture of Aosta Valley, a little region in the Northwest of Italy. The ability of the native bacterial strain was exploited to ferment the whey permeate fraction, in order to enhance its potentially bioactive components. In particular, the whey-based fermented product was rich in biomolecules with a potentially beneficial effect on human skin, including galacto-oligosaccharides and organic acids. The prepared ingredient, subject of a specific Italian patent (N. 102021000011006), showed the ability in vitro to induce skin wound healing, due to the presence of galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and butyric acid. As evidenced by the tests carried out, no cytotoxic reactivity or interferences with cell growth and cytoplasmatic metabolism were found out. Moreover, data from patch test on adult volunteers with sensitive skin confirmed the absence of irritating properties of the preparation.
IDENTIFICATION OF FRONT PATTERNS IN THE WATERS AROUND RUMAHTIGA AND GALALA-HATIVE
Authors: Sipahelut Erick , Tubalawony Simon , Noya Yunita Angnetjie
Published: September 2024

Perairan Ambang Rumahtiga dan Galala-Hative Kecil merupakan bagian dari perairan Teluk Ambon yang menghubungkan Teluk Ambon Luar (TAL) dan Teluk Ambon Dalam (TAD). Karaktesterik perairan dipegaruhi oleh pasang surut dan masukan air tawar yang bermuara di sekitar perairan ambang tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kejadian front baik secara horizontal maupun vertikal berdasarkan sebaran suhu, salinitas dan densitas perairan. Penelitian dilakukan bulan Agustus 2023 pada 9 stasiun pengamatan. Pengukuran suhu, salinitas dan densitas dilakukan secara in-situ dengan menggunakan CTD, dan analisis sebaran suhu, salinitas dan densitas secara vertikal dan horizontal menggunakan perangkat lunak ODV versi 5.6.2 dan Surfer 12. Analisis front menggunakan pendekatan metode diskritif kuantitatif dengan membandingkan perbedaan karakteristik suhu, salinitas dan densitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa front terbentuk pada permukaan perairan hingga kedalaman 5 m antara massa air yang bergerak dari TAD (Stasiun 8) dengan karakter suhu 26,16-26,58 oC, salinitas 30,98-33,37 Psu dan sigma-t 19.92-21.64 Kg/m3 dan massa air dari TAL  (Stasiun 5) dengan ciri suhu 25,97oC, salinitas 33,03-34,22 Psu dan sigma-t 21,47-22,47. Kejadian front juga terjadi antara massa air dengan karakteristik suhu 26,17-26,32 oC, salinitas 34,12-34,32 Psu, sigma-t 21,66-22,30 Kg/m3 (Stasiun 6) dengan massa air dengan karakteristik suhu 26,43-26,41oC, salinitas 33.37-34,22 Psu dan sigma-t 21,66-22,42 Kg/m3 (Stasiun 9). Arus pasang surut dan masukan air tawar yang bermuara dari sungai Wairuhu merupakan penyebab terjadinya front.
EFFECTIVENESS OF MANGROVE LEAF EXTRACT Avicennia marina ON DAILY GROWTH OF VANNAME SHRIMP (Litopenaeus vanname)
Authors: Linayati Linayati , Mardiana Tri Yusufi , Antafani Adinasti
Published: September 2024

One of the problems in shrimp farming is the high price of feed. The objective of this study was to find out the effect of the addition of mangrove extract Avecenia marina pada feed on the growth of vanname shrimp. The study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 3 replicates. The treatment used for growth is the addition of A. marina leaf extract at a dose: A (275 ppm in 500g feed), B (285 ppm in 500g feed), C (295 ppm in 500g feed), D (305 ppm in500g feed). The results of analysis of variance (ANOVA) on the growth of Vanname shrimp specific growth rate described that F value is greater than F Table, which indicates that the administration of Avicennia marina leaf extract has an effect on the best specific growth rate of 6.52% achieved in treatment D. The highest EPP calculation results amounted to 88.33% and Survival Rate reached an average of 97.25% for all treatments. Water quality during the study was within a reasonable range to support shrimp growth.
Analisis Pengaruh Pemberian Pakan Komersil Yang Difermentasi Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Sintasan Ikan Nila (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: Suryahman Agus , Nisaa Khairun , Asgar Adam
Published: September 2024

Penggunaan antibiotik dapat dipakai untuk membunuh mikroorganisme yang merugikan, namun penggunaan yang tidak terkontrol akan berpengaruh negatif terhadap sistem pertahanan tubuh dan keseimbangan mikroorganisme yang penting dan sering memunculkan strain patogen yang lebih ganas (Tumbol & Undap, 2016). Upaya alternatif yang dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan ikan nila salah satunya dengan cara penambahan probiotik pada pakan, maka dari itu perkembangan usaha budidaya akhir-akhir ini telah mengembangkan penggunaan probiotik sebagai solusi untuk meninggalkan penggunaan bahan-bahan kimia dan antibiotik. Karena penggunaan probiotik dalam bidang budidaya dapat menjaga keseimbangan mikroba dan mengendalikan patogen dalam saluran pencernaan (Mansur & Tangko, 2008). Probiotik merupakan mikroorganisme hidup yang sangat bermanfaat bagi makhluk hidup, salah satunya untuk ikan. Mikroorganisme yang terkandung pada probiotik mampu membantu pencernaan makanan pada tubuh hewan dan manusia sehingga makanan yang mengandung probiotik akan mampu dicerna dan diserap tubuh dengan baik. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode deskripsi dengan menggunakan tabel dan grafik dan  data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan uji statistik untuk melihat beda nyata. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan penambahan probiotik dan molase dapat berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan dimana probiotik terserap sempurna dalam pakan sehingga mampu meningkatkan kinerja mikroflora dalam saluran pencernaan dan membantu proses pencernaan makanan dan merangsang peningkatan penyerapan nutrisi untuk menunjang pertumbuhan ikan, sedangkan perlakuan pemberian probiotik dan molase dalam pakan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap sintasan ikan nila selanjutnya setelah diuji Tukey, diketahui bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara perlakuan dengan sintasan ikan nila selama penelitian.
EFFECT OF ADDING BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS FROM BROWN ALGAE (Sargassum sp.) IN FEED ON INTESTINE AND LIVER HISTOLOGY OF SIAM PATIN FISH (Pangasius hypopthalmus) SEEDS
Authors: Nurkholifah Adinda , Pratiwy Fittrie Meyllianawaty , Herman Roffi Grandiosa , Iskandar Iskandar
Published: September 2024

Addition of Sargassum sp. into feed as a feed supplement is one effort that can be done to increase fish growth and immunity. This research aims to determine the effect of adding bioactive compounds from Sargassum sp. extract in feed on the health picture of Siamese catfish through structural changes that occur in the intestines and liver.  Fish observations were carried out for 40 days. The results obtained regarding the survival rate (SR) value of Siamese catfish seeds show that there is no difference or has the same percentage, namely 100%. The results of observations on the histopathology of intestinal organs analyzed in a comparative descriptive manner showed that Siamese catfish fry were fed with Sargassum sp. extract experienced damage than fish seeds fed without the addition of Sargassum sp. extract (control). The damage that occurs includes leukocyte infiltration (IfL), necrosis (Ne), goblet cell proliferation (Psg), hyperplasia (Hpl), and hemorrhage, with a damage score analyzed using the semiquantitative scoring method, namely 1. Damage to the liver, namely experiencing congestion in the blood vessels.
AVOCADO LEAF AND FRUIT EXTRACT (PERSEA AMERICANA MILL) AS A FEED ADDITIVE FOR NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS SP.)
Authors: Aulia Deni , Jarir Dewi Virgiastuti , Charity Isnainisa Woro , Asywaq Maqzanil , Sabariyah Nunung , Umidayati Umidayati , Indrayati Artin
Published: September 2024

Ikan Nila (Oreochromis sp.) merupakan salah satu ikan air tawar yang menjadi primadona para pembudidaya ikan di Indonesia. Penggunaan feed additive pada pakan untuk mempercepat pertumbuhan dan meningkat imunitas ikan telah banyak dilakukan. Alpukat merupakan salah satu tumbuhan alami dengan kandungan senyawa kimia yang bermanfaat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi ekstrak buah dan daun alpukat sebagai feed additive pada ikan Nila. Ikan Nila dengan berat rata-rata 2,0 g/ekor, dipelihara pada 21 akuarium dengan kepadatan 16 ekor/akuarium selama 30 hari. Esktrak daun dan buah alpukat dicampurkan pada pakan sebelum diberikan pada ikan. Penelitian dilakukan dengan tujuh perlakuan yaitu ekstrak daun alpukat 5%, 10% dan 20 % (DA5, DA10, dan DA20), ekstrak buah alpukat 5%, 10% dan 20 % (BA5, BA10, dan BA20), serta tanpa perlakuan/kontrol (C). Berat akhir ikan, pertumbuhan berat dan rata-rata pertumbuhan spesifik serta tingkat kehidupan ikan Nila dengan perlakuan ekstrak daun dan buah alpukat lebih tinggi jika dibandingkan dengan tanpa perlakuan. Sebaliknya, faktor kondisi ikan tanpa perlakuan lebih tinggi jika dibandingkan dengan ikan dengan perlakuan. Ekstrak buah alpukat menunjukkan efek positif lebih baik daripada ekstrak daun alpukat. Penggunaan ekstrak dengan dosis lebih tinggi menunjukkan dampak positif yang lebih baik pada ikan Nila. Penggunaan ekstrak buah alpukat dengan dosis 20% menunjukkan hasil terbaik untuk diterapkan dalam kegiatan akuakultur.