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State Identity, Territorial Integrity and Party Banning: The Case of a Pan-Arab Political Party in Israel
Authors: Harris Ron
Published: May 2024

The banning of political partise in democracies, something which seemed to be a matter of the past, has reemerged in recent years in many countries, from Germany to Turkey, from Britain to Israel, and from Spain to Latvia. The present artick tells the story of an encounter in the years between 1959 and 1965, between the pan-Arab national movement El Ard and the Israeli executive and judidal branches. According to the author's interpretation of its history, El Ard was what he calls a "third generation party" based on his categorisation of pary objecdves and means. It sought to alter the identity of Israel in a radical manner. Yet it was not assodated expliitly with organisations or states that aimed at destructing Israel or altering its identity as a Jewish state. The article elaborates on the question of how to interpret the objectives of a pary; it grapples with the question of what constitutes support for terror and for the use of violence; it raises issues related to the nature of separaism, irredenta, and pan-nadonalism; itproblemadses the test for adherence to democratic principles; and it deals with the effects of emergency and post-war situations. The case study places in thick context, with ample nuances, the dilemmas and doubts involved in the ban of poliical parties, which have recently came to preoccupy many governments and courts
Law and the Common Good
Authors: Raban Ofer
Published: May 2024

In this piece, Ofer Raban takes issue with the claim advanced in a recent book by Brian Tamanaha that the Rule of Law requires that all our laws advance the common good (rather than the interests of any narrow faction). That claim, says Raban, is out of date with modern pluralistic sensibilities, and with our modern understanding of law and the legislative process. But the fact that the law need not always advance the interests of sodety as a whole, and may therefore be used as a tool for the advancement of some at the expense of others, does not mean that the law itsef is not always a common good- for the Rule of Law means, first and foremost, the rule of reason and rationalit; and passing our social regulations through the prism of reason and rationality is an indisputable common good.
Western Liberal Legalism and its Discontents: A Persepective from Post- Apartheid South Africa
Authors: Bohler-Muller Narnia
Published: May 2024

Much of the development in human rights is today reflected and understood through the lens of the meta-narrative of western legal liberalism, which inherently inhibits the full progress and utility of the rights discourse. Legalism and formalism work to legitimise the law, and make transformation and alternative formulations of notions of equality and rights impossible, thus perpetuating a status quo that ignores the empowerment of subaltern groups. This article argues in favour of changing the lens through which we appreciate law and legal processes today. Looking at the constitution of post apartheid South Africa, and subsequent case law, the author introduces the theoretical tool of an ethical reading of the traditional legal concepts - this moves away from interpreting the notions of equality and rights within established metanarratives, making rights more meaningful and empowering.
Braving Crocodiles with Kali: Being a Prawn Seed Collector and a Modern Woman in the 21st Century Sunderbans
Authors: Jalais Annu
Published: May 2024

Globalisation has undoubtedly shaped popular conceptions of gender and society in innumerable ways. This article studies one such instance - the plight of tiger-prawn collectors in Sundarbans. The discovery of tiger- prawns - the 'living dollars of Sundarbans' - has certainly transformed the lives of women in the region beyond imagination. These women however have had to face strenuous attacks from many spheres. Based on her anthropological fieldwork, the author portrays the struggle of women in the area against patriarchy, traditional modes of exploitation and even urban notions of femininity. Braving crocodiles and even changing their religious allegiances, these women have carved out a sphere of self-respect for themselves.
Hate Speech Revisited: The "Toon" Controversy
Authors: Dhavan Rajan , Ray Aparna
Published: May 2024

Examining the cartoon controversy which ignited violent protests and ban in various coutnries, this article examines the contours of "hate speech" in various legal systems. While broadly supporting the case of free speech the authors remind users of free speech to exercise self-restraint. Absolute bans should not be made, but time, person and place constraints may be essential. Ironically, the toon controversy also reveals the solence of the sympathetic majority. Similarly, there is a duty to speak. Even though not enforceable, it remains a duty to democracy
States of Exceptionality: Provisional Disability, its Mitigation and Citizenship
Authors: Campbell Fiona A, Kumari
Published: May 2024

In recent years, a number of common law jurisdictions in North America and Australia have delivered judgements, which, among other things, have challenged traditional formulations of impairment and legal renderings of disablement as existing independent of various technologies. In tandem with these legal re-writes, some neo-conservative legal writers have advocated for the reformulation of impairment along the lines of mitigated disability in contradistinction from voluntary or elective disability – which denotes the bodily and/or mental states of those who ‘choose’ to remain disabled. Developments in surgical techniques and pharmacology have meant that it is possible to eradicate, neutralise or morph impairment to the extent that ontologically, the disabled person is transmogrified from an ‘impaired status’ to newly fabricated able-bodiedness. Disability constructed under these circumstances can be figured as ‘tentative’ and provisional. This paper discusses these developments in intolerance, a trend which implies that impairment as impairment is intrinsically negative and explores what the notion of tentative disability means to the understanding of citizenship, the productive body and the valuing of difference within neo-liberal societies.
De intrekking van artikel 59 Bouw- en woningverordening van Aruba: juridische implicaties
Authors: Balentina A.
Published: May 2024

De intrekking van artikel 59 Bouw- en woningverordening van Aruba: juridische implicaties

Aruba kent een oude Bouw- en woningverordening (B&WVo). Die is in de loop der tijd op onderdelen aangepast, maar een ingrijpende wijziging vond pas in 2021 plaats met diverse uitvoeringsbesluiten daarna. Dit artikel richt zich op een specifiek besluit en wel het Bouw- en sloopbesluit I, dat recentelijk van kracht is geworden (AB 2023, nr. 40). Het is namelijk mijn mening dat dit besluit een wetgevingstechnische fout kent die, als dit zo is, een voor de burger beoogde ingrijpende negatieve wijziging van het rechtsbeschermende artikel 59 B&WVo, vooralsnog tenietdoet. In een recente voorlopige voorzieningsuitspraak (vovo) ziet de Lar-rechter in eerste aanleg dit niet zo en is wel de mening toegedaan dat met de inwerkingtreding van het Bouw- en sloopbesluit I artikel 59 B&WVo ingetrokken is. Ik tracht deze mening in deze bijdrage te ontkrachten.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Inventori Menggunakan Framework for Systems Thinking Applications
Authors: Lubis Zul Fadli , Widarma Adi
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membangun Sistem Informasi Inventarisasi Alat Tulis Kantor dan Souvenir pada Kantor Pelayanan Pratama Pajak Medan Petisah, meminimalisir duplikasi data dan pengambilan data yang lebih cepat, memudahkan proses input data dan pelaporan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode FAST (Framework for the application of system thinking) Metode FAST merupakan metode pengembangan sistem, yang merupakan kombinasi dari beberapa metode pengembangan sistem yang banyak digunakan, disajikan dalam kerangka kerja yang fleksibel, dan dapat dikembangkan dengan metode lain, perancangan sistem menggunakan Unified Modeling Language atau UML (use case, Activity diagram, sequence diagram dan class diagram),. Hasil dari penelitian adalah Sistem Informasi Inventarisasi Alat Tulis Kantor Dan Souvenir Pada Kantor Pelayanan Pratama Pajak Medan petisah, dilengkapi dengan menu login dengan level user yang berbeda-beda, menu utama berisi pilihan antara lain ATK dan Souvenir, dari menu tersebut mempunyai transaksi yang terdiri dari pengambilan barang, pembelian barang, hibah kantor wilayah, stok barang dan laporan sehingga memberikan manfaat kepada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Medan Petisah.
Exploring Genetic Variation in Brassica rapa for Improved Yield and Fatty Acid Profiles
Authors: Mustafa Sana E , Razzaq Humera , Ahmad Khan Farooq , HabibUllah Khan Sultan
Published: May 2024

Brassica rapa is one of the most widely cultivated oilseed crops and is known for a variety of benefits across the globe. Brassica rapa is one of the key Brassica species. Together with significant oil concentrations, it is distinguished by a high concentration of macro and micronutrients. Oilseed rape cultivars have high amounts of erucic acid and glucosinolate which may increase health risks. The current study was carried out in 2021 in the research area of the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. The goal of the experiment was to find Brassica rapa accessions with improved yield and fatty acid-related characteristics from the germplasm by screening and choosing them. One hundred accessions of B. rapa were screened for better yield and fatty acid-related traits in a randomized complete block design. Data were obtained for many morphological and fatty acid-related characteristics. Analysis of variance, mean comparison, correlation, and principal component analysis were performed on the recorded data. Three testers; 26240, 26283, and 26215 and ten lines; 28244, 40961, 40970, 40975, 40977, 40978, 40979, 40980, 40981 and 40982 were selected on a mean performance basis. The highest mean value was shown by 40975, and 40977 lines for most of the traits. The findings demonstrated that there was significant genetic variation in the oil content and mix of fatty acids across the species under study. This suggests that the oil extracted from the seeds of these lines may be appropriate for both industrial and human use. The selected accessions should be further assessed for various yield and fatty acid-related traits to modify their value for edible purposes. They may also be utilized as a favourable germplasm in the breeding program.
Saúde mental e Covid-19: estratégias de enfrentamento e estresse pós-traumático em estudantes do ensino superior
Authors: Ferreira Isabelly Oliveira , Oliveira Eliany Nazaré , Vasconcelos Maristela Inês Osawa , Costa Maria Suely Alves , Almeida Paulo Cesar de , Pereira Paulo Jorge de Almeida , Lima Gleisson Ferreira
Published: May 2024

Entre os estudantes universitários no período pandêmico teve-se um aumento significativo de perturbação psicológica, como a ansiedade, depressão e estresse. Sendo, o transtorno de estresse pós-traumático (TEPT) o resultado patológico comum de uma ampla variedade de eventos traumático. Os estudantes do ensino superior enfrentaram inúmeros desafios e tiveram que desenvolver e resgatar maneiras de enfrentamento diante os desconfortos gerados pela pandemia, as estratégias de proteção são variáveis positivas que anulam os efeitos dos fatores de risco. Este artigo objetiva analisar a saúde mental de estudantes do ensino superior durante a pandemia de covid-19 correlacionando seus efeitos ao Estresse Pós-Traumático e formas de enfrentamento. A amostra foi composta por 427 estudantes cearenses do ensino superior, e os instrumentos respondidos foram a escala PCL-5 e o Inventario de estratégias de coping, aplicados no ano de 2022.  Os participantes são 59,5% do sexo feminino, a média da idade dos foi de 25,5 anos (DP ± 4,0 anos), 52,2% se autodeclaram pardos e 84,5% afirmaram ser solteiros. Os estudantes sofreram com TEPT decorrente do contexto pandêmico e para lidar com os estressores causados pela pandemia da Covid-19, estes utilizaram das estratégias de coping. Os resultados evidenciaram que o TEPT apresentou uma tendência para aumentar com o aumento das seguintes estratégias de coping, Fator 1- confronto, Fator 2- afastamento, Fator 3 -autocontrole e Fator 5 - aceitação de responsabilidade. O TEPT apresentou uma tendência para diminuir com o aumento das seguintes estratégias de coping, Fator 4 - Suporte social, Fator 7 - resolução de problemas e Fator 8 - reavaliação positiva. Recomenda-se que as instituições do ensino superior acompanhem o estado de saúde mental dos seus estudantes, para apoiar os que ainda sofrem com os efeitos nocivos da pandemia de covid-19
Distúrbio de aprendizagem: desafios para a educação escolar
Authors: Neves Thárcia Paula dos Santos , Sobrinho Antônio de Almeida , Martins Cledenilson Souza , Santos Luisa Cabral , Oliveira Eudeir Barbosa de , Alencar Tamara Ramos , Tome Paulo Sergio , Alves Shyrley de Almeida
Published: May 2024

Este trabalho científico ora apresentado, no formato de artigo, sob o título de Distúrbio de Aprendizagem: desafios para educação escolar, busca atender exigências técnica-pedagógicas para atuar com subsídios técnico-metodológico a estudantes de diversos níveis da educação — médio e superior e, assim, corroborar para melhoria da educação e aprendizagem, na atual conjuntura educacional no Brasil. Enquanto a educação inclusiva nacional passa a ter uma melhoria no nível de qualidade, tanto a nível de docente, quanto de discente, se vislumbra uma melhoria na qualidade de vida da população, com qualificação de mão de obra para atender as necessidades do mercado de trabalho, com qualidade e em quantidade, com geração de emprego e renda e maior oferta e inserção no mercado de trabalho, com redução significativa do desemprego, de um modo geral. Com o alinhamento sistêmico entre maturação, a experiência, a transmissão-social e a equilibração, coerente à linha ideológica de teóricos conceituados utilizados neste trabalho acadêmico, cabendo simplesmente ao tutor do aprendizado a incorporação de saberes suficientes para promover a difusão de tais fatores tecnológicos para interagir e difundir a curto e médio prazos no processo de aprendizagem.
Caracterização química por MEV / EDS da água produzida como metodologia auxiliar na mitigação da degradação de estruturas metálicas em atividades de extração offshore de petróleo e gás e seus impactos no meio ambiente
Authors: Britto Filho Jonas Dias de , Carvalho Tiago Gomes Barroso , Pimenta André Rocha , Santos Luis Felipe Umbelino dos
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo tem como propósito apresentar soluções técnicas, metodológicas, logísticas para o serviço de análise e caracterização química da Água Produzida – AP através das técnicas de Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura – MEV em modo baixo vácuo como o proposito de redução de custos e tempo de resposta ao cliente final.  A análise de fases por Elétrons Retro espalhados– BSE e Espectroscopia de Difração de raios X – EDS / EDX com posterior interpretação e balizamento das informações geradas em banco de dados. Os dados gerados pelas análises servirão de norteadores de compreensão dos fenômenos que em conjunto com outras possíveis análises de tal sorte que sejam definidas as mais eficazes metodologias de prevenção, controle e mitigação dos processos de corrosão e incrustação em linhas de produção e beneficiamento de óleo e gás em ambiente marinho (offshore), assim como o correto tratamento desse efluente antes de sua reinjeção ou potencial descarte no mar. Quanto ao descarte no bioma marinho faz-se imperativo o correto tratamento em concordância com as orientações internacionais e em respeito à legislação vigente no Brasil quanto a exploração, tratamento e descarte de Água Produzia - AP
Financial resources applied to artisanal fishing and aquaculture programs between 2013 and 2022 in the state of Pará: lost decade?
Authors: Tenório Geilson Silva , Tenório Julita Jaciara de Araújo Silva , Alves Paulo José de Oliveira , Sobrinho Leôncio Dantas
Published: May 2024

This article analyzed the physical and financial goals (forecasted and accomplished) of the Programs aimed at Fishing and Aquaculture of 03 Multi-Year Plans (PPAs) of the state of Pará in 12 Integration Regions (I.R.) between 2013 and 2022, taking only the actual values used by the Programs in these Axes are taken into account, and not the values paid by them. Of the 03 Programs found - Sustainable Development Program for Fisheries and Aquaculture (DESUPA – 2012 to 2015); Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Program (AGROPECP - 2016 to 2019) and Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Program (AGRIPECPA - 2020 to 2023), DESUPA was the only specific program for fishing and aquaculture activities, allocating 100% resources to the respective activities and presenting a higher number of actions However, AGRIPECPA carried out the lowest number of actions and the largest investment in Fisheries and Aquaculture. I.R. Guajará presented the largest investment between 2012 and 2022, and Lago de Tucuruí, the smallest. To date, there is no planning for Artisanal Fishing and Aquaculture – despite being socially and economically relevant –consistent with the importance of both generating employment and income and combating hunger in the state of Pará as they received smaller investments from all Programs from 2013 to 2022 than other rural activities, demonstrating that both are not yet considered priority activities for state sustainable development.
Percepção da equipe de limpeza sobre o processo de higienização hospitalar
Authors: Bezerra Maria Josimar , Bessa Maria Eliana Peixoto
Published: May 2024

O estudo tem como objetivo relatar a percepção dos colaboradores do serviço de limpeza sobre o processo de higienização. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa realizada em abril de 2021 com 12 auxiliares de serviços gerais (ASG) que trabalhavam no bloco cirúrgico do hospital. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de rodas de conversa que posteriormente foram transcritas e processadas no software N-VIVO 11 para evidenciar as categorias temáticas. Este estudo foi aprovado no comitê de ética em pesquisa com o parecer número 4584574. Verificou-se que a maioria dos ASG era do sexo feminino, com idade média de 31 anos, possuía ensino médio completo, porém a maioria não tinha formação específica para a função. A análise dos dados obtidos nas rodas de conversa permitiu a organização destes nas seguintes categorias temáticas: 1) tipos de limpeza e padronização da higienização hospitalar e 2) importância da higienização na segurança do paciente. Ao concluir, observou-se que os profissionais do serviço de limpeza consideraram o processo de higienização hospitalar importante para a segurança do paciente. Portanto, é crucial que esse processo seja padronizado a fim de minimizar os riscos decorrentes de erros humanos. Para isso, é fundamental que os hospitais capacitem suas equipes de higienização.
Estratégias adotadas para mudanças de hábitos de hipertensos e dificuldades enfrentadas
Authors: Luiz Davi Ribeiro Dantas , Dias Fellype William Sobreira , Leite Filho Kelson Emanoel Cavalcanti , Nóbrega Renatha Sousa da , Silva Luana Idalino da , Sousa Milena Nunes Alves de
Published: May 2024

A Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica é uma condição clínica multifatorial e caracterizada por níveis elevados e sustentados de pressão arterial, associando-se frequentemente a alterações funcionais e/ou estruturais dos órgãos-alvo e alterações metabólicas. Analisar estratégias adotadas para mudanças de estilo de vida de pessoas hipertensas e as dificuldades enfrentadas. Adotou-se o método de Revisão Integrativa da Literatura. Ao determinar as ferramentas utilizadas para a coleta de dados, foi realizada busca eletronicamente mediante consulta na internet por meio da combinação (AND) entre os Descritores e Ciências da Saúde, em português e inglês: educação em saúde/health education; estilo de vida/life style e hipertensão/hypertension. Foram identificados 874 documentos e selecionados 28, a partir dos critérios de elegibilidade. Os resultados evidenciaram que os estudos contemplaram o recorte temporal de 2004-2022, contudo os anos predominantes do artigo foram de 2020 e 2022 com (14,2%) e o idioma português prevaleceu entre as publicações (28,5%). Ademais, a BMC Family Practice, o International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health e a Acta Paulista de Enfermagem destacaram-se em número de publicações com o índice (21,4%). Quanto ao desenho do estudo, o randomizado (25,0%) foi o mais adotado. Os principais resultados relacionaram com a abordagem para mudança de estilo de vida em pessoas hipertensas feita em nível primário a partir da educação em saúde em uma perspectiva multiprofissional. Sendo uma das dificuldades da população é de seguir uma dieta hipossódica, por muitas vezes não ter apoio familiar e alguns homens, mesmo querendo comparecer aos serviços de saúde, estão impedidos de tal feito, por motivos como acessibilidade geográfica, física ou pelo fator tempo. A eficácia da educação em saúde em uma perspectiva multiprofissional demonstra impactos positivos para mudanças no estilo de vida em pessoas hipertensas e dificuldades enfrentadas.
Novas tecnologias na educação: a Inteligência Artificial (IA) e o processo de ensino e aprendizagem
Authors: Costa Júnior João Fernando , Diascânio José Maurício , Sousa Gisele Maria de , Almeida Bernard Pereira , Cabral Ilma Aparecida de Souza , Simas Simone Silva , Nascimento Alice Lemos do , Nascimento Cícera Oliveira Silva do
Published: May 2024

Este artigo examina a integração da inteligência artificial (IA) no contexto educacional, destacando seu potencial para transformar práticas pedagógicas e promover ambientes de aprendizado mais personalizados e adaptativos. A investigação se debruça sobre o impacto da IA na educação, identificando as oportunidades e desafios que surgem com sua implementação, uma vez que a revolução tecnológica das últimas décadas tem causado um impacto significativo na nossa maneira de interagir, aprender e ensinar. A metodologia adotada baseia-se em uma abrangente revisão bibliográfica, que permite explorar diversas perspectivas e estudos de caso relevantes ao tema. Os resultados indicam que a IA tem o potencial de significativamente enriquecer o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, oferecendo soluções customizadas que atendem às necessidades individuais dos alunos, ao mesmo tempo em que apresenta desafios relacionados à ética, privacidade e inclusão. As conclusões enfatizam a necessidade de abordagens estratégicas para a integração da IA na educação, sugerindo que, quando implementada adequadamente, pode facilitar uma aprendizagem significativa e preparar os alunos para as demandas do século XXI.
Home, School, and Community: Building a "Trinity" Education Mechanism Based on Collaboration
Authors: Wang Chu
Published: May 2024

The establishment of a 'Trinity' collaborative education mechanism among families, schools, and society is a significant policy decision made by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council. It plays a vital role in fulfilling the fundamental task of fostering virtue and talent, promoting students' holistic development, and enhancing overall education quality. With the continuous deepening of the concept of collaborative education among families, schools, and society, substantial progress has been achieved in various tasks. However, issues such as vague roles in character building, asymmetric information, and inadequate coordination mechanisms still persist.This study delves into the current situation and problems regarding collaborative education efforts among families, schools, and society. It identifies strategies to address these challenges with the aim to more effectively drive educational reform and innovation. By doing so, it seeks to create an even better environment for the all-round development of students.
Reasons for Engaging with Exercise and Fitness Clubs: A Study of Gym Use in Malta and Changing Motives over Time
Authors: Incorvaja Ayrton , Zammit Daniel , Muscat Inglott Matthew
Published: May 2024

This article aims to contribute to knowledge in the field of exercise and fitness facility and service provision, specifically pertaining to public engagement with health club gyms. More academic research is needed if existing private fitness facilities are to become more effectively integrated into broader public health initiatives. Understanding prevailing reasons for undertaking gym-based exercise among gym users may provide valuable insights for increasing participation, retention, and prospects for closer cooperation between private and public entities interested in promoting physical activity. A cross-sectional survey was carried out among a total of 128 gym users in Malta to ascertain their reasons for participating currently, as well as initially upon starting their gym-based exercise routines. A statistical analysis was carried out to investigate how such reasons varied over time both within and between participants. The results show that Maltese gym users initially tend to value improvements to their strength, general health, and body image, with an increasing appreciation for psychological and social factors over time, particularly stress relief and relaxation. Reasons for exercising in a gym appear to remain mostly stable for approximately two years, and are more changeable among males rather than females. The article discusses further variations in the contexts of private and corporate fitness, as well as public health and wellness.
ИНТЕГРАТИВНЫЙ ПОДХОД К ПОНИМАНИЮ ПРИЧИН ДЕПРЕССИИ: ВЗАИМОДЕЙСТВИЕ ГЕНЕТИЧЕСКИХ, БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ, ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ И СОЦИОКУЛЬТУРНЫХ ФАКТОРОВ
Authors: Абдуразакова Робия
Published: May 2024

Депрессия является одним из наиболее распространенных психических расстройств, характеризующимся печальным настроением, потерей интереса к жизни и утратой радости от обычных занятий. В настоящей обзорной статье рассматривается интегративный подход к пониманию причин депрессии, учитывающий взаимодействие генетических, биологических, психологических и социокультурных факторов. Основываясь на современных исследованиях, рассмотрены механизмы, по которым генетическая предрасположенность, биологические изменения, психологические факторы и социокультурные условия влияют на возникновение и развитие депрессии. Обсуждаются теории и эмпирические данные, подтверждающие сложное взаимодействие различных аспектов, а также пути для дальнейших исследований и клинической практики.
El Hocó Colorado (Tigrisoma lineatum) es un depredador del Estornino Pinto (Sturnus vulgaris)
Authors: García Héctor H. , García Natalia C.
Published: May 2024

Reportamos el primer registro documentado de un Hocó Colorado (Tigrisoma lineatum) depredando un individuo de Estornino Pinto (Sturnus vulgaris) en la Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Critically Assess the Claim that Increased Engagement with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Has Enhanced Legitimacy and Representation in Health Policy
Authors: Zhao Yue
Published: May 2024

This paper investigates the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in enhancing the legitimacy and representation of health policy. Drawing on the definition of CSOs as voluntary associations representing various interests, the study examines their influence on global and national decision-making processes, as highlighted in academic and policy discussions. Specifically, it questions whether increased engagement with CSOs can bolster legitimacy and representation in health policy. Using the Chinese Association of STD and AIDS Prevention and Control as a case study, the paper analyzes both positive and negative impacts on policy representation and legitimacy in the context of HIV and AIDS. Findings suggest that while CSOs can enhance policy representation and legitimacy by advocating for marginalized groups and providing expertise, limitations such as organizational structure and political constraints may hinder their effectiveness.
Effects of Length of Stay on L2 Chinese Learners’ Request Performance in a Study Abroad Context
Authors: Zhu Weilin
Published: May 2024

Making requests is a face-threatening speech act that has been frequently investigated. In recent years, though studies have shifted towards L2 learners’ speech acts, only a handful of studies have examined request production in L2 Chinese, conclusions of which have been mixed. Previous studies have indicated that L2 learners’ length of stay and L2 proficiency can significantly influence their request performance, including request strategies and supportive moves. Learners also perform differently in situations of different levels of imposition and relative power. In addition, learners’ request performance in role plays may be more natural than that in DCTs. Therefore, this study focuses on L2 Chinese learners’ request production in role plays, exploring the effects of length of stay on their request performance in high-imposition situations of different relative power in a study abroad context. This study attempts to address the following questions: (1) Does length of stay influence L2 Chinese learners’ use of request strategies in a study abroad context? (2) Does length of stay influence L2 Chinese learners’ use of supportive moves when requesting in a study abroad context? Thirteen L2 Chinese learners of different L2 proficiency and length of stay in China participated in the study. Nine native speakers (NSs) were recruited to provide baseline data for comparison. Participants was required to make requests in two scenarios of different relative power in open role plays. Altogether, recordings of 43 conversations were collected, transcribed and coded, and strategies and frequency of different types of supportive moves employed were calculated for analysis. The results indicated that all three groups of learners favored conventionally indirect strategies, but they used them less frequently than NSs. Participants of the longest length of stay were the only group to use non-conventionally indirect strategies. Learners increasingly used more mitigating and aggravating supportive moves and more types of supportive moves as they studied longer in China, indicating target-like development. All three groups of learners of different length of stay, as well as native Chinese speakers, tended to produce more supportive moves when requesting from an interlocutor of higher power relative power.
NGHIÊN CỨU TỶ LỆ E/e’ VÀ THÔNG SỐ BIẾN DẠNG NHĨ TRÁI BẰNG SIÊU ÂM ĐÁNH DẤU MÔ CƠ TIM Ở BỆNH NHÂN ĐÁI THÁO ĐƯỜNG TÝP 2
Authors: Vũ Hồng Phong , Trương Minh Thương , Hồ Tú Thiên
Published: May 2024

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá tỷ lệ E/e’ bằng siêu âm Doppler mô và chức năng nhĩ trái qua thông số biến dạng nhĩ trái bằng siêu âm đánh dấu mô cơ tim ở bệnh nhân (BN) đái tháo đường (ĐTĐ) týp 2. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 51 BN ĐTĐ týp 2, tuổi từ 41 - 85 (60,71 ± 11,00). Nhóm chứng là 50 người khỏe mạnh. Kết quả: Chức năng nhĩ trái ở nhóm BN ĐTĐ týp 2 giảm so với người khỏe mạnh ở cùng độ tuổi, trong đó, chức năng chứa máu khởi đầu QRS (30,02 ± 5,20%), chức năng dẫn máu khởi đầu QRS (-15,97 ± 6,63%), chức năng nhĩ có khởi đầu QRS (-17,04 ± 6,29%). Có mối tương quan nghịch giữa chức năng nhĩ trái với tỷ lệ E/e’, với p < 0,05. Có mối tương quan nghịch giữa thể tích nhĩ trái và chỉ số thể tích nhĩ trái với chức năng nhĩ trái, với p < 0,05. Kết luận: Giảm các chức năng của nhĩ trái ở nhóm BN ĐTĐ týp 2 so với nhóm BN khỏe mạnh ở cùng độ tuổi. Có mối tương quan mức độ trung bình giữa tỷ lệ E/e’ với chức năng nhĩ trái, mối tương nghịch mức độ yếu giữa thể tích nhĩ trái và chỉ số thể tích nhĩ trái với chức năng nhĩ trái.
GIÁ TRỊ CỦA DẤU HIỆU PREVEDELLO TRÊN CỘNG HƯỞNG TỪ TRONG CHẨN ĐOÁN CO GIẬT NỬA MẶT NGUYÊN PHÁT
Authors: Nguyễn Nhật Quang , Lê Thanh Dũng , Nguyễn Duy Hùng
Published: May 2024

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá giá trị của dấu hiệu Prevedello trên chuỗi xung 3D T2W, 3D TOF của cộng hưởng từ (CHT) trong chẩn đoán xung đột thần kinh mạch máu dây thần kinh mặt (VII). Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 64 bệnh nhân (BN) được chẩn đoán co giật nửa mặt nguyên phát được phẫu thuật vi giải ép thần kinh mạch máu tại Bệnh viện Hữu nghị Việt Đức từ tháng 01/2022 - 01/2024. Dấu hiệu Prevedello được đánh giá trên CHT nhằm phân tích giá trị chẩn đoán xung đột mạch máu thần kinh mặt. Kết quả: Trong số 64 BN, đa số là nữ (75,4%) với độ tuổi trung bình 51,94. Mạch máu xung đột nhiều nhất là AICA (64,6%), tiếp sau đó là PICA (18,5%) và VA (15,4%). Có 64 xung đột mạch máu thần kinh mặt được phát hiện, trong có 58 trường hợp chẩn đoán đúng cùng bên với triệu chứng với độ nhạy 90,62%, độ đặc hiệu 93,75%, giá trị chẩn đoán dương tính 99,64%, độ chính xác 90,78%. Kết luận: Dấu hiệu Prevedello rất hữu ích trong xác định xung đột thần kinh mạch máu ở các BN co giật nửa mặt. Khi có dấu hiệu này, kết hợp với thông tin lâm sàng, đánh giá thường quy, làm tăng độ nhạy của MRI lên hơn 90% mà không làm tăng nguy cơ gây hại cho BN hoặc phát sinh thêm chi phí.
The Potential Effects of Azolla as a Growth Promoter for Labeo rohita Fingerlings
Authors: Tiwari Prateek Kumar , Vyas Vipin , Dubey Sona , Singh Shiv Mohan , Pandey Shivam , Banchhod Shubham , Kshatri Amit Singh , Singh Priya
Published: May 2024

Non-conventional aqua feeds are crucial for promoting sustainability, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impact in aquaculture, fostering industry growth and addressing environmental concerns. The 60 days experiment was conducted for the introduction of Azolla into the diet of Labeo rohita fingerlings resulted in significant variations (p<0.05) in several growth parameters, including percentage weight gain, percentage length gain, specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR), and survival rate. While no significant difference in FCR was observed among treatments during the initial 0 to 45-day interval, a notable disparity emerged between 45 to 60 days, with the highest FCR recorded in T3 and the lowest in T3. Similarly, although there were no significant differences in SGR among treatments at various intervals, the highest SGR was observed in T3, while the lowest was in T1. Furthermore, percentages of weight increment were significantly different between the intervals of 15-30 days and 30-45 days, with the highest percentage gain observed in T3 and the lowest in T1. Likewise, percentages of length increment showed significant differences between the intervals of 15-30 days, with T1 exhibiting the highest percentage gain and T1 the lowest. The survival rate % of different treatments at the end of the experiment varied, with T3 showing the highest survival rate and T0 the lowest. Statistical analysis confirmed significant differences in percent length gain, percent weight gain, SGR, and FCR among the treatments. These findings underscore the complex interplay between fish species, feed nutrients, additives, and rearing conditions on the growth process of Labeo rohita fingerlings. The observed variations in growth parameters highlight the potential of Azolla as a growth promoter in aquaculture practices. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms driving these effects and to optimize Azolla supplementation protocols for enhanced growth performance and sustainability in Labeo rohita aquaculture.
Genomic and Molecular Outlook of Host-pathogen Interaction and Resistance Strategies against White Rust in Mustard (Brassica juncea L.)
Authors: Kaur Kirandeep , Shrivastav Shiv Prakash
Published: May 2024

White rust, caused by the oomycete pathogen Albugo candida, poses a significant threat to mustard cultivation, leading to reduced yields and compromised oilseed quality. This study explores the genomic and molecular mechanisms underlying the host-pathogen interaction in B. juncea and outlines resistance strategies to counter white rust. While it is the predominant oilseed Brassica species in India, it is cultivated on a smaller scale in China and Australia. Due to its drought-hardy nature, B. juncea is being bred for canola-quality traits to expand its cultivation into lower rainfall regions. Research has demonstrated that resistance to white rust in B. juncea is regulated by a single dominant gene, and numerous lines, such as 'Bio-YSR', 'BEC-144', and 'JM-1', exhibit this trait. Comparative proteomic studies identified 19 proteins with significant expression changes between resistant and susceptible varieties. One key protein, PR-5, a thaumatin-like protein, has been linked to the resistance mechanism. Recent advances in genomic research, including the use of AFLPs, intron polymorphic markers, and SSRs, have enabled breeders to track and validate resistance traits. Enrichment of NLR repertoire, over-expression of R genes, silencing of avirulent and disease susceptibility genes through RNA interference and CRSPR-Cas are technologies which have been successfully applied against pathogen-resistance mechanism. These findings pave the way for genetic-based approaches to develop white rust-resistant B. juncea cultivars, providing a sustainable strategy to protect oilseed production in diverse climatic conditions. This study's insights contribute to a deeper understanding of host-pathogen interactions and offer promising solutions to mitigate the impact of white rust on mustard crops.
Rehabilitasi Ekosistem Terumbu Karang Menggunakan Metode Rangka Spider-Web
Authors: Firihu Muhammad Zamrun , Variani Viska Inda , Sudarsono  , Nurjannah Irma , Takwir Amadhan
Published: May 2024

Ekosistem terumbu karang ini sangat rentan mengalami kerusakan, ada dua penyebab kerusakan terumbu karang, yaitu akibat dari kegiatan manusia dan pengaruh dari alam. Salah satu permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh mitra adalah adanya kerusakan ekosistem terumbu karang akibat faktor antropogenik. Lokasi pengabdian ini adalah Desa Mekar yang dihuni oleh masyarakat etnis bajo dimana 80% aktifitas masyarakatnya adalah nelayan dan pembudidaya ikan. Program pengabdian ini dilaksanakan terintegrasi dengan program Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Tematik dimana program utamanya adalah rehabilitasi terumbu karang menggunakan kerangka spider-web. Dalam pelaksanaannya, mahasiswa bersama-sama dengan Dosen Pendamping Lapangan (DPL) dan mitra kelompok nelayan Miara Sama Mandiri bersama-sama menyiapkan peralatan dan bahan serta menurunkan unit transplantasi karang ke lokasi. Tidak kurang dari 30 unit media transpantasi dengan jumlah anakan karang mencapai 570 anakan karang berhasil ditransplantasikan di perairan sekitar Pulau Bokori.
Lasten ja nuorten tutkimuksen etiikka
Authors: Lagström Hanna , Pösö Tarja , Rutanen Niina , Vehkalahti Kaisa
Published: May 2024

Millaisia tutkimuseettisiä erityiskysymyksiä tulee ottaa huomioon, kun tutkimuskohteena ovat lapset ja nuoret? Mitä saa tutkia, mitä ei, ja millaisia lupamenettelyjä tarvitaan? Lapsuudentutkimuksen seuran ja Nuorisotutkimusseuran yhteishankkeena syntynyt artikkelikokoelma on ensimmäinen lapsiin ja nuoriin kohdistuvan tutkimuksen eettisiä kysymyksiä pohtiva yleisteos. Kokoelma tarjoaa ajankohtaista tietoa ja kriittisiä näkökulmia kaikille lapsi- ja nuorisotutkimuksen parissa toimiville tutkijoille ja soveltuu oppikirjakäyttöön eri alojen menetelmäopintoihin.
Hyvinvoiva sateenkaarinuori -tutkimushanke
Authors: Taavetti Riikka , Alanko Katarina , Heikkinen Lotte
Published: May 2024

Hyvinvoiva sateenkaarinuori -tutkimushanke on Nuorisotutkimusseuran ja Setan yhteishanke. Hanke on Suomessa ensimmäinen laatuaan siinä, miten laajasti hankkeessa on selvitetty seksuaali- ja sukupuolivähemmistöihin kuuluvien nuorten hyvinvointia eri näkökulmista.
Tutkimus mittasi hyvinvointia monella eri tasolla nuorten fyysisen ja psyykkisen terveydentilan, sosiaalisten suhteiden, turvallisuuden- ja yhteenkuuluvuudentunteen, väkivaltakokemusten, ahdistelun ja syrjinnän osalta.
Tutkimus osoittaa, että seksuaali- ja sukupuolivähemmistöihin kuuluviin nuoriin kohdistuu Suomessa erimuotoista syrjintää, joka vaikuttaa heidän hyvinvointiinsa. Kyselyn mukaan sateenkaarinuoret voivat keskimäärin huonommin kuin heteroseksuaaliset ja cissukupuoliset nuoret.
A África na governança ambiental global:
Authors: Torres Mariana Ferreira , Nascimento Victor de Matos , Teixeira Rodrigo Corrêa
Published: May 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é compreender a posição africana na governança ambiental contemporânea. Por meio de revisão de literatura e da análise da alta vulnerabilidade ambiental - condição de boa parte dos países, observou-se que a Agenda 2063 é uma proposta regional promissora, mas que também carrega consigo valores do Norte Global responsáveis pela condição periférica do continente no debate ambiental.
Strategic Capabilities in Sustainability-oriented Value Chains in the Northern German Agri-Food Ecosystem – a Natural-Resource-based View Perspective
Authors: Royer Susanne , Simon Maike
Published: May 2024

This research is about the strategic capabilities and resources of sustainability-oriented businesses in the agri-food sector. We apply the lens of the natural resource-based view (NRBV) to two exemplary value chains in the Northern German agri-food sector. First, we explore the position of the focal firm, its suppliers, buyers and collaboration partners in the agri-food chain to reveal their relationships and interconnections. Responding to a call by McDougall et al. (2019) for more research on the manifestation of NRBV resources in different contexts, we show how small enterprises employ capabilities that facilitate environmentally and socially sustainable economic activity. Among others, stakeholder alignment on environmental and/or social sustainability is found crucial in the investigated value chains. Local philanthropy and product stewardship are found to be highly related, and both enhance reputation and legitimacy, enabling differentiation through the integration of stakeholders and social support. The paper culminates in an extension of the NRBV conceptual framework.
Ein sozialistischer Liberaler oder ein liberaler Sozialist?
Authors: Maiwald Florian
Published: May 2024

Socialism is often described as a collectivist world view, while liberalism is portrayed as its antithesis as it emphasises the flourishing of the individual. Using John Stuart Mill's thinking—who is considered to be one of the quintessential representatives of liberalism—Florian Maiwald attempts to demonstrate that the contradiction that is often attributed to the two aforementioned political world views should be subjected to justified scrutiny. Ultimately, however, this study is based on far more profound questions: What does freedom mean? And what conditions must be met for a person to be truly free?
Graphene-Based Nanocomposites for Improved Performance and Long-Term Stability in Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: A. Amollo Tabitha , Hua Fan Qi
Published: May 2024

Rapid progress and advancement in the development of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have been witnessed in the recent past. PSCs are being fronted as the next-generation devices for cost-effective and high-efficiency solar energy conversion. They are characterized by high absorption coefficients and superior photovoltaic performance. Nonetheless, PSCs suffer from poor device stability and charge transport. Graphene, because of its unique material properties such as high carrier mobility, and material strength, has the potential to circumvent the challenges of PSCs. Further, graphene-based nanocomposites extend the functionality of graphene for solution-based device processing. The graphene-based nanocomposites improve charge transport via the creation of charge percolation pathways and enhance charge extraction by providing favorable energy level alignment. The nanocomposites employed in the interfacial and as an interlayer promote the formation of smooth perovskite film morphology. Furthermore, the nanocomposites form an effective moisture barrier and effectively passivate the perovskite film’s surface defects, thus ensuring long-term stability. Graphene in the nanocomposites plays a crucial role in effecting PSCs’ long-term stability. Hence, the use of graphene-based nanocomposites in the interfacial layers and as an interlayer of PSCs is a potent route to attaining effective solar energy conversion and long-term stability in these devices.
Application of Sustainable Agricultural Technology to Increase Productivity and Food Security
Authors: Rasyid Harun , Mumpuni Ningsih Gumoyo
Published: May 2024

Food security is an important global issue to overcome. The increasing world population and climate change bring new challenges to ensuring the availability of sufficient and nutritious Food. Sustainable agriculture offers solutions to increase productivity and Food security while preserving the environment. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of implementing sustainable agricultural technology in increasing agricultural productivity and food security in an area or community. This study used qualitative research methods. The data collection technique in this research is a literature study. The data that has been collected is then analyzed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The research results show that sustainable agricultural technology can increase productivity and Food security. Farmers who apply sustainable agricultural technology generally produce higher yields and are more resistant to pests and disease. However, its implementation still needs challenges, such as limited access to technology and knowledge, high costs, and lack of policy support.
AN INSIGHT INTO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN DENTISTRY
Authors: Benakatti Dr. Veena
Published: May 2024

The field of dentistry, like many other sectors, is experiencing a transformation from emerging technologies, notably artificial intelligence (AI). This paper provides an overview of AI and other cuttingedge technologies currently influencing dentistry. AI has found applications in diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment planning in oral radiology, orthodontics, periodontics, and surgical procedures. In addition to AI, other technologies such as intraoral scanners, CAD-CAM systems, 3D printing, CRISPR gene editing, teledentistry, virtual reality, imaging techniques, Diagnodent, and dental lasers are shaping the landscape of dental practice. These technologies promise improved efficiency and enhanced patient care. However, challenges related to cost and implementation remain. Training for clinicians and staff to effectively utilize these technologies is imperative for their successful integration into dental practice. Overall, it is evident that AI and emerging technologies are poised to revolutionize the field of dentistry, offering innovative solutions to existing challenges and paving the way for the future of dental care