bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ground water characteristics in a recharge area, Magdalena Mountains, Socorro County, New Mexico
Authors: Summers W. K. , Schwab G. E. , Brandvold Lynn A.
Published: July 2023

The Magdalena Mountains are a horst block in the Basin and Range Province. Silicic Tertiary volcanics overlie sedimentary rocks of Mississippian, Pennsylvanian and Permian ages and metamorphic rocks of Precambrian age. Although many arroyos drain the mountains, none contains a permanent stream.

Springs occur at local permeability barriers in the canyons and arroyos, and may be intermittent. Temperatures of discharging ground water, after discounting variations created by ambient air temperatures and solar radiation, increase with diminishing altitude at a rate of 0.46 deg C/100 feet (0.8 deg F/100 ft.).

Field pH ranged from 6.4 to 7.8, with one sample collected from a stock tank having a pH of 8.7. Laboratory pH ranged from 7.2 to 8.8. Calcium, bicarbonate, and total dissolved solids concentrations diminished with time in several samples. Over a period of about 100 days the bicarbonate concentration in each of nine samples diminished more than 100 ppm.

Analyses were made for fluoride, nitrate, lithium, rubidium, strontium, barium, chromium, copper, zinc, iron, and manganese. Except for fluoride and strontium, most concentrations were near or below the limit of detectability.

The distribution of sample locations and the low solubility of metallic ions somewhat limit the efficacy of trace element analysis to delineate areas for subsequent metals exploration. However, one anomalous copper value occurred in a sample taken from a spring near a known copper deposit, and anomalous zinc values suggest a new area to prospect. Lithium concentration varied with lithology. Concentrations of the other trace elements were not particularly significant.
Structural geology of northern part of Animas Mountains, Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Authors: Soule James M.
Published: July 2023

The Animas Mountains are a north-south-trending range in south-central Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Precambrian basement rock is granite dated at 1,200+/-40 m.y. Approximately 3,500 ft (1,000 m) of Paleozoic marine and 10,000 to 15,000 ft (3,000 to 4,500 m) of Cretaceous clastic sedimentary rocks are exposed in the area. Cretaceous rocks are dominantly synorogenic with respect to latest Cretaceous-earliest Tertiary Laramide orogeny. Tertiary rocks are chiefly post-orogenic intrusives and volcanics. Laramide structure consists of thin thrust plates of Paleozoic and Lower Cretaceous rocks thrust to the north and northeast over Upper Cretaceous synorogenic rocks. An upfaulted block of basement and lower Paleozoic rocks at the north end of the area has resulted in local detachment and fragmentation of the lowest thrust plate and suggests a general mechanism for detachment of the lowest thrust plate outside the area studied. Post-Laramide structure involves normal faults and acidic intrusives injected along fractures, accompanied by volcanism. Normal faulting has continued to the present.
Instrumental study of New Mexico earthquakes, January 1968 through June 1971
Authors: Toppozada T. R. , Sanford A. R.
Published: July 2023

Seismic activity in and bordering New Mexico is tabulated for the period January 1, 1968 through June 30, 1971. Origin times, magnitudes, and locations are given for all earthquakes having local magnitudes greater than, or equal to, 2.7. A total of 19 earthquakes are listed, 11 located by the National Earthquake Information Center and 8 by the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMIMT). Arrival times for shocks located by NMIMT are given. During this 3 1/2year interval the earthquake epicenters were concentrated in the vicinity of the Rio Grande valley. This distribution of seismic activity is in better agreement with the historical record of felt shocks than was the distribution obtained from the preceding 6 years of instrumental data.
DATAMINING CAPABILITIES FOR CLUSTERING CONCRETE MIX FORMULATIONS
Authors: Акишев Каршыга
Published: July 2023

The article discusses the possibilities of using DataMining technology for clustering concrete mixtures.  In practice, it is often necessary to face tasks in which it is necessary to choose the formulations closest in quality characteristics from a large number of formulations of concrete mixtures. The distribution of formulations of concrete mixtures by classes is provided on the basis of specified criteria such as strength, as well as the composition of the ingredients of the concrete mixture. Earlier in work [1], clustering of concrete mix formulations was carried out with the help of the program "Comprehensive quality assessment and classification of multidimensional objects", which made it possible to distribute formulations into classes with the closest characteristics and collect the highest quality concrete mix formulations into the appropriate classes. The result of using Data Mining technology for clustering concrete mix formulations allowed us to create classes in which the distribution using the DBSCAN algorithm is quite high-quality, however, there is a need for more detailed training of this algorithm, since clustering using the program "Integrated Quality Assessment and classification of multidimensional objects" turned out to be more optimal.
English Speaking Varieties of English Instructors at Some English Courses in Makassar (A Case Study)
Authors: Madjid Merla
Published: July 2023

Regional languages affect the way a person speaks English, for example in the aspect of pronunciation, especially for English teachers. This refers to the speaker seeing the difference between sound and speech. Buginese and Makassarese are tribes with strong accents. Therefore, this study aims to identify what things appear when speaking English from the influence of the Buginese language in an English course in Makassar City. This research adopts a qualitative case study. Data analysis was collected based on four phases, namely sample data collection, data presentation, data verification and data processing. This shows that teachers are usually influenced by regional languages when speaking English and in daily conversation. Qualitative research is to understand the meaning of the individual and the group environment.The results of the study show that the errors that often occur are the omission of elements in language such as grammar, conjunctions, etc. English teachers must know that their first language can affect their pronunciation when speaking English, and they must get used to getting used to good English pronunciation.
Community Radio Empowering the Rural Women of Rajasthan in India
Authors: Pareek Rajesh , Sharma Lokesh , Drolia Richa
Published: July 2023

The empowerment of women is linked to the gender concept. Community radios are playing crucial role in educating women about their rights. They provide opportunities to learn and improve their skills because it is essential for economic development of women. Besides this, it also promotes social, political and cultural empowerment of women. The present study is an attempt to analyze the role of community radio in empowering women in India. Research Methodology: A sample of one hundred women volunteer was selected for the study through an appropriate probability sampling method. The primary data have been collected through the interview schedule while the secondary data have been collected through the published material and e- resources.
From Genesis to its Zenith: A Study on Evolution of Memes as a Mainstream Media Content
Authors: Dimple Badlani
Published: July 2023

Memes a form of low culture is very popular among the masses from the 1980s to the early 2022s. Since its reception they have gained widespread recognition and are liked by all. It molds the behavior and changes the mindsets and actions of society. It created a huge impact on the audience through different ideas, styles, or behaviors and spread from one person to another. Anything that is creating entertainment, fun, and hilarity on the internet and is enfolded in a layer of sarcasm, irony, or self-deprecation can be defined as a meme and it is reinterpreted, republished by anyone through eloquent message. The reflection of real-world emotions on a virtual platform that serves ideas of current urgency and set Meta narratives can be characterized as memes. Websites like knowyourmeme.com, memedump.com, memebase.com, 9gag.com etc. Work as an archival for the memes. One needs to understand the context that lies beneath the memes to get the jokes which are very much relevant and relatable among the person which is the main reason behind mass engagement of the audience. They are now also used by people to express their feelings or vent their frustration on pressing issues. They even help in taking pot-shots on some personality or an issue. Thus, a secondary data analysis was conducted to explore the evolution of memes from its inception to its culmination.
Designing and Developing an ‘E-mentoring Tool Kit’ to Enhance Business Aptitude
Authors: Singh Preeti , Kumar Kushal
Published: July 2023

Three decades after the launch of World Wide Web, the role of internet has completely changed. Today, internet is a widespread network that is available and used 24x7 by millions of people around the globe. Internet besides providing people-to-people connectivity has been extensively used as a platform for one-to-many communication. One such use of internet has seen rapid growth and development in the field of education. This intern leads to delivering online education which sans geographical boundaries, across cultures and societies where education is required.

One such instance, is the birth of the concept of ‘e-mentoring’, a platform considered to create link between a senior, more experienced person (mentor) and fresher or less skilled (mentee) individual. The use of E- mentoring in development of business aptitude and entrepreneurial learning is increasing day by day, however, a fully developed program with a complete module and contexts along with outcomes has not been generalized yet.

This paper suggests an online business module to get started in developing e-mentoring program. This will be helpful for both mentor and mentee, to deliver and to receive business development related information respectively. This E-mentoring module can be an alternative option to a traditional face-to-face program or completely web-based or e-mail-based program. E-mentoring, if programmed successfully, can match protégé and mentors having similar interest and business aptitude.
BTS And Its Musical Impact: A Study of Urban Youth of Metro Cities of India
Authors: Jana Moon , Sarkar Rick
Published: July 2023

The BTS phenomena is known to all and the impact that they have created over the last few years cannot be neglected. The goal of this research is to explain the story of BTS from the perspective of an urban teenager in India, as well as how BTS is influencing the Indian music industry. The study used online survey method and studied 125 young urban youth from five metro cities of India as a sample to analyse the musical impact of BTS among the urban youth of India and how it is helping them in dealing with their mental health. The music of BTS is truly special as it has affected the minds of millions of young people from all around the world. The research study's overall aim is that BTS is forming a new community of urban youth who are stronger, better, and more optimistic toward the world, and who are ready to accept change.
Significance of the Audio Element ‘Pitch’, in Representation of the Emotion ‘Love’ (With Special Reference to Charlie Chaplin’s ‘The Kid’)
Authors: Paradkar Harshil , Shrivastava Anu
Published: July 2023

A film is a collective interpretation of various elements like lighting, visuals, Camera angles, set design, costumes, acting of the actors involved in the film and last but not least the sound.To list out there are several elements that create sound of a film. The list includes sound quality, continuity of sound, timing, diegetic and non-diegetic sound, pace, level and pitch of sound.The presence of these audio elements in a certain manner represents a particular emotion depicted in a scene of a film.This paper tries to explore the significance of the audio element ‘Pitch’, in the representation of the emotion ‘Love’, considering Charlie Chaplin’s ‘The Kid’ as a sample for the present study.The paper dealt with one of the most iconic film by the legendary filmmaker Charlie Chaplin who is known for his famous character ‘The Tramp’. And this comic character is unique as it represents almost all the emotions in its signature style. This paper is a sincere effort to understand the significance of the audio element ‘pitch’ in representing the emotion ‘love’.
Financial Performance and Risk
Authors: Rahmawan Rizal , Bakar Armi
Published: July 2023

When it comes to consumer-goods companies in particular, having shareholders who invest in the company's stock is a major factor in the company's success. In which the investors naturally demand return of their money. Where annual financial reports provide shareholders with a window into firm performance and allow them to steer its future direction. However, in the process of developing any organization, there are a number of dangers that must be dealt with quickly so as to not have a long-lasting unfavorable influence. This is why the effects of financial performance and risk on stock returns of consumer goods companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2021 is of interest to scholars. The research aims to answer the question, "Does financial performance and risk affect the stock returns of companies listed on the IDX?" over the time period of 2016-2021, with a focus on the consumer products industry. Methodologically, this study employs descriptive quantitative methodologies for data collecting by way of audited financial accounts. Purposeful sampling was used to choose 50 participants. SPSS 17 was used to do the statistical analysis on the gathered data with the results that CR, DER, ROA, and risk have an influence on stock returns even though the levels of influence are different. Current ratio and DER have a negative and insignificant effect. While ROA and Risk have a positive and significant influence. While the effect value is 89.3%.
International heritage in the memorial landscape of the Kaliningrad region
Authors: Mankevich Dmitrii V. , Megem Maxim E.
Published: July 2023

This article aims to analyse the structure of sites in the Kaliningrad region commemorating events, phenomena or figures of international history, as well as to reveal their symbolic significance. The study uses empirical data on the origin, time of construction and purpose of the monuments, memorials and other places of commemoration. Theoretically, it draws on the concepts of cultural memory and sites of memory. The idiographic and historiographic methods were employed along with general scientific methods. At the core of the region’s international memorial landscape structure are sites commemorating the German past of the area or linked to Lithuanian and, less frequently, Polish national cultures. The structure of the memorial heritage is largely a product of the selective preservation of pre-war monuments and constructions in the Soviet period and post-Soviet commemorative activities in the Kaliningrad region, ‘a region of cooperation’. Its most substantial, German, component is a complex symbolic system honouring the intellectual culture of East Prussia and its prominent figures. And, not unlike its Lithuanian and Polish components, it lacks inner unity. Most of the memorial objects examined have been integrated into all-Russian or regional historical narratives and corresponding discourses. Reflecting the ‘Russian story line’ in the local history, it has been appropriated by the local culture of memory.
Phân tích đặc điểm thực vật của cây Trâm vỏ đỏ - Syzygium zeylanicum (l.) DC., họ Sim (Myrtaceae)
Authors: Dương Nguyên Xuân Lâm , Nguyễn Đỗ Lâm Điền , Lý Hồng Hương Hạ
Published: July 2023

Đặt vấn đề: Ở Campuchia, vỏ cây Trâm vỏ đỏ được dùng phối hợp với các loại thuốc khác để trị lỵ. Cây được dùng làm thuốc kích thích, trừ phong thấp và trị giang mai. Ở Malaysia, người ta dùng lá và rễ làm thuốc trị giun, nhưng có ít các nghiên cứu đã được công bố ở Việt Nam. Mục tiêu nghiên cứu: Khảo sát đặc điểm thực vật để góp phần định danh đúng loài Trâm vỏ đỏ. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Cây Trâm vỏ đỏ tươi được thu thập tại huyện Phú Quốc, tỉnh Kiên Giang, được phân tích, mô tả, chụp ảnh các đặc điểm hình thái, giải phẫu và bột dược liệu. Kết quả: Loài Trâm vỏ đỏ được định danh dựa trên hình thái xác định tên khoa học là Syzygium zeylanicum (L.) DC., kèm dữ liệu giải phẫu và bột dược liệu. Kết luận: Nghiên cứu cung cấp các dữ liệu giúp định danh loài Trâm vỏ đỏ ở Việt Nam là Syzygium zeylanicum (L.) DC., họ Sim (Myrtaceae).
Khảo sát thực trạng đăng ký thuốc thiết yếu tại Việt nam giai đoạn 2019 – 2021
Authors: Lưu Gia Linh , Võ Ngọc Yến Nhi , Đỗ Ngọc Tuyết , Nguyễn Thị Thu Thủy
Published: July 2023

Đặt vấn đề: Thuốc thiết yếu đóng vai trò quan trọng trong công tác chăm sóc sức khỏe toàn dân nên tình trạng thiếu hụt thuốc thiết yếu đã trở thành một vấn đề nghiêm trọng tại các quốc gia trên thế giới. Nghiên cứu được thực hiện nhằm khảo sát thực trạng thuốc thiết yếu được cấp số đăng ký (SĐK) tại Việt Nam, qua đó đánh giá mức độ đáp ứng của chúng trong việc chữa trị và phòng ngừa bệnh tật giai đoạn 2019-2021. Mục tiêu: Khảo sát thực trạng đăng ký thuốc với danh mục thuốc thiết yếu tại Việt Nam giai đoạn 2019 – 2021. Phương pháp: Mô tả cắt ngang, hồi cứu dữ liệu cấp số đăng ký lưu hành của thuốc hóa dược, thuốc dược liệu, vắc xin và sinh phẩm và đối sánh với danh mục thuốc thiết yếu giai đoạn 2019 – 2021. Kết quả: Phần lớn nhóm các nhóm điều trị có thuốc được cấp SĐK đều có số lượng giảm mạnh qua từng năm với số HC được cấp SĐK theo nhóm điều trị đáp ứng từ 55.1% (năm 2019) đến 36.8% (năm 2021) và tỷ lệ HC-DBC được cấp SĐK từ năm 2019 đến năm 2021 đáp ứng từ 40.7% còn 26.2% với danh mục thuốc thiết yếu. Số lượng HC và HC-DBC của thuốc có SĐK trong nước luôn cao hơn thuốc có SĐK nước ngoài nhưng cũng có xu hướng giảm trong cả giai đoạn nghiên cứu. Số lượng HC và HC-DBC không có SĐK chiếm tỷ trọng lớn (>50%) so với nhóm thuốc có 1-10 SĐK và nhóm có >10 SĐK. Kết luận: Mức độ đáp ứng của HC và HC-DBC với danh mục thuốc thiết yếu tại Việt Nam giảm qua từng năm trong cả giai đoạn 2019 – 2021.
Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis: a case report with favorable evolution and literature review
Authors: Henn Nicoli Taiana , Martins Mariana Burlamaque Cocio , dos Santos Gatelli Renata Bruna Garcia
Published: July 2023

Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis is an uncommon disease characterized by formation and deposition of sterile fibrin vegetations on heart valves. This condition is more related to states of chronic inflammation, mainly related to malignancy. This report describes the case of a Brazilian woman, 50 years old, smoker, diagnosed with pulmonary adenocarcinoma with pleural and bone metastases after presenting with deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. During the investigation, a transthoracic echocardiogram was performed, which revealed a mobile echogenic mass in the mitral leaflet. As there were no suggestive signs or laboratory tests that corroborated a systemic bacterial infection, the diagnosis of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis was confirmed. Given the poor prognosis related to the disease, suspicion and early treatment were determining factors for the favorable evolution presented.
Utility Theory and Its Application on Investment Decisions in Kenya
Authors: Omar Ahmed Mohamed
Published: July 2023

This article undertakes an examination of the influence of utility theory on investment decisions. Utility theory, which is rooted in economics and decision theory, offers a framework that transcends conventional monetary returns by taking into account subjective happiness and value. The article explores the theoretical foundations of usefulness methodology and its practical implications in investment decision-making. Utility theory empowers investors to make decisions that are commensurate with their risk preferences and overall well-being by including utility considerations alongside anticipated returns. It facilitates the quantification and comparison of utility across investment alternatives and acknowledges the varied risk preferences of individuals. Utility functions mathematically articulate preferences and facilitate decision-making by assigning utility values to outcomes. Nonetheless, while utility theory proffers valuable insights, its implementation must consider additional factors such as personal circumstances, financial aspirations, time horizons, and market conditions. The article discusses the amalgamation of utility theory with behavioral finance, as well as the criticisms and constraints of utility theory. In summary, utility theory has had a noteworthy impact on investment decisions, enabling investors to make informed and personalized choices that optimize their well-being and satisfaction.
Gender differences in mental rotation tests: a geometry-teaching perspective
Authors: Ramírez-Uclés Isabel , Ramírez Uclés Rafael
Published: July 2023

According to reports in the literature, males score higher on certain mental rotation tests and complex problem-solving exercises than females. This study analyzes the types of errors made in the Primary Mental Abilities (PMA) space relations sub-test test by 328 secondary school students (ages 13 to 16), 143 of whom, having exhibited complex mathematical problem-solving abilities, were participating in a mathematical talent enhancement programme. The error types detected are defined in terms of angle of rotation of the object and the presence of symmetries in the items of the test. The findings show significantly higher performance in the more mathematically gifted students. Gender differences are only evidenced in the total score of the test and the number of non-answered items, where boys got higher scores than girls. Moreover, there is no significant interaction between the independent variables gender and complex mathematical problem-solving abilities. The conclusions drawn from those findings introduce nuances in the understanding of the gender difference traditionally identified in visualisation, particularly in connection with geometric properties in mental rotation tests. It is stressed that educational research focuses on other aspects, like emotional or behavioural ones that can impact test execution, like speed or the use of less efficient strategies.
Luces y sombras en la percepción del alumnado universitario acerca de la inclusión y la diversidad
Authors: Fiuza-Asorey María , Losada-Puente Luisa , Sierra Martínez Silvia , Baña Manoel
Published: July 2023

El continuo aumento de alumnado con barreras para la presencia, participación y aprendizaje que acuden a las universidades en todo el mundo, exige reflexionar sobre las políticas, culturas y prácticas que lo potencian o dificultan. Este artículo, de corte mixto con predominancia cualitativa, pretende analizar estos tres elementos desde la percepción del alumnado del Sistema Universitario de Galicia. El estudio se desarrolla en tres etapas: la primera cuantitativa, recogiendo datos mediante un cuestionario aplicado a 296 estudiantes de Grados en Educación Infantil (n = 132), Primaria (n = 100), Social (n = 35) y Logopedia (n = 30); la segunda cualitativa, analizando las respuestas de 174 estudiantes (130 de Grado en Educación Primaria y 44 de Infantil) en un foro de discusión online; y la tercera cualitativa, mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas y elaboración de mapas mentales con un grupo de seis estudiantes. Los resultados mostraron el análisis cruzado del discurso cualitativo y las valoraciones cuantitativas del alumnado, que permitió elaborar un mapa mental que refleja los facilitadores (espacio de apoyo, ayuda y atención; compañerismo y socialización; apoyo pedagógico, psicológico y emocional del docente; respeto y madurez) y barreras para la inclusión en la universidad (masificación de las aulas; falta de individualización y de adaptación de la docencia; perfil multitarea del docente; instalaciones poco adaptadas). En conclusión, la evolución histórica y social de la inclusión genera narrativas y expectativas diversas que requieren una acción conjunta de escucha y respuesta frente a los interrogantes para entender y aceptar la diversidad. No se trata de abordar la inclusión mediante políticas alejadas de las culturas y prácticas educativas. Incluir alumnado con diversidades mayores en las aulas es un gran avance, pero no se debe ocultar que la inclusión es un proceso que afecta a toda la sociedad.
Fatiga digital en estudiantes universitarios como consecuencia de la enseñanza online durante la pandemia Covid-19
Authors: Romero-Rodríguez José-María , Hinojo-Lucena Francisco-Javier , Kopecký Kamil , García-González Abel
Published: July 2023

El uso continuo de los sistemas de videoconferencia para llevar a cabo el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje en las instituciones de educación superior, durante la pandemia derivada de la Covid-19, ha influido negativamente en el aprendizaje de los estudiantes universitarios, provocando fatiga digital. Esta fatiga afecta principalmente a la vista, estado emocional, motivacional y social. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar el grado de fatiga digital derivada de la exposición prolongada a sistemas de videoconferencia de los estudiantes universitarios. Para ello, se aplicó un diseño de estudio transversal a partir de la distribución de una encuesta en línea. En el estudio participaron un total de 613 estudiantes universitarios, con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y 35 años (M = 21,54; DT = 3,85). Los resultados obtenidos revelaron que: 1) el grado de prevalencia de la fatiga digital en los estudiantes universitarios fue medio-alto; 2) las variables sociodemográficas vinculadas a ser mujer, cursar estudios de la rama de Artes y Humanidades, pasar más tiempo frente a un dispositivo electrónico y conectarse a través de un ordenador portátil fueron indicadores de una mayor tasa de fatiga digital; 3) el sexo y el consumo elevado de horas fueron variables predictores de la fatiga visual, fatiga social, fatiga motivacional y fatiga emocional; 4) la fatiga visual, fatiga motivacional y fatiga emocional, junto a la rama de conocimiento de los estudios cursados, influyeron de forma significativa en la fatiga general. Finalmente, se discuten las futuras líneas de investigación de este trabajo, destacando la riqueza de los datos obtenidos para avanzar en el conocimiento sobre la fatiga digital y su influencia en el aprendizaje universitario.
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on teacher tweeting in Spain: needs, interests, and emotional implications
Authors: Moreno-Fernández Olga , Gómez-Camacho Alejandro
Published: July 2023

The dissemination of Covid-19 imposed the confinement of a large part of the world's population. For this reason, face-to-face classes in Spain were interrupted and did not resume until September 2021. The situation forced schools to move both teaching and communication between teachers to a digital environment, which favoured greater use of social networks. This paper conducts an exploratory study of 30751 tweets extracted from eight educational hashtags (#eduhora, #claustrovirtual, #SerProfeMola, #otraeducaciónesposible, #claustrotuitero, #profesquemolan, #orgullodocente, and #soymaestro) used by the educational community of teachers in Spain. A semantic content analysis is carried out using a mixed methodology based on public data mining and sentiment analysis. The analysis of the data provided novel information about the needs, interests and concerns, as well as the emotional implications that teachers expressed on the social network Twitter during the transition to virtual teaching. The lock-in situation was associated with increased emotional content in the tweets analysed in the sample, irrespective of the positive, negative or neutral polarity of the tweets. The results also show that teachers in Spain use social networks both for professional development and emotional support and that this trend has increased after Covid-19. The use of Twitter is linked to continuous professional development in times of particular difficulty, also in Spain, as has been the case in other countries. The findings of the study show that the historical Twitter archive is a valid resource for the analysis of teachers' feelings in longitudinal research including the Covid-19 period.
Academic engagement in university students. The mediator role of Psychological Capital as personal resource
Authors: Gómez Borges Ari , Peñalver Jonathan , Martínez Isabel María , Salanova Marisa
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a deterioration in the quality of life and, particularly, the mental health of university students. This situation highlights the need to offer coping programmes and preventive mental health measures. The effectiveness of self-care programmes designed to increase well-being in students has hardly been studied, although promising effects have been found in some studies in the work context (Gomez- Borges et al., 2022). In line with JD-R theory, we conceptualize and empirically examine two resources, self-care activities and Psychological Capital (PsyCap), as antecedents of academic engagement as a positive state of well-being or fulfilment. These personal resources, self-care and PsyCap, can play an important role in meeting demanding situations such as those encountered by students and, thus, contribute to their well-being. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyse the mediating role of PsyCap in the relationship between self-care and academic engagement. The participants were 397 university students from two Spanish universities (77.8% women; mean age 26.08 years). The data collection was carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic. We used structural equation modelling (SEM), and the results showed positive relationships between academic engagement and self-care, on the one hand, and PsyCap, on the other. However, the total mediation model obtained better fit and results, highlighting the mediating role of PsyCap. Based on the results, we discuss the importance of self-care activities for university students and, above all, programmes to develop personal resources such as PsyCap, in order to enhance their effect on academic engagement.
El desarrollo de conductas resilientes en la lucha contra el abandono académico universitario
Authors: López-Aguilar David , Álvarez-Pérez Pedro Ricardo , González-Ramos Julián Alesander , Garcés-Delgado Yaritza
Published: July 2023

Los acontecimientos que en los últimos tiempos ha traído consigo la pandemia sanitaria, han acentuado la importancia que tienen los factores de carácter personal y emocional en las trayectorias formativas del alumnado. Por este motivo, el estudio de la resiliencia se ha convertido en un tema importante en el contexto de la educación superior, dada la importancia que tiene esta capacidad para hacer frente a las adversidades y al estrés académico. En relación a esta temática, el objetivo de esta investigación se orientó a comprobar si los estudiantes con mayores capacidades de resiliencia, tenían menores intenciones de abandonar la formación universitaria. La hipótesis de partida fue que aquellos estudiantes con un nivel bajo de resiliencia académica tenían mayor riesgo de fracasar y abandonar los estudios que habían iniciado. Siguiendo un enfoque de investigación de corte cuantitativo ex-post-facto, se aplicó un cuestionario a una muestra de 412 estudiantes de todas las titulaciones de grado de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de La Laguna. Los resultados evidenciaron que el alumnado que tiene mayores niveles de resiliencia, muestra una menor intención de abandono y viceversa (menor resiliencia mayor intención de abandono). Al mismo tiempo, se demostró que un alto porcentaje de estudiantes con baja resiliencia manifestaron su intención de abandonar los estudios, lo cual resalta el valor predictivo de la resiliencia en relación al rendimiento académico. Estos resultados pueden ayudar a tener un conocimiento de la importancia que tiene este factor en las trayectorias formativas del alumnado, desarrollando acciones formativas y orientadoras que mejoren dicha competencia y permitan prevenir situaciones de fracaso y abandono académico.
Effect of Loss of Teeth and its Association with General Quality of Life using Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (Gohai) among Older Individuals Residing in Rural Areas
Authors:   Department of Prosthodontics,M R Ambedker Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore, India, Kundapur Vinaya , Hegde Rakshith , Shetty Manoj ,   Department of Prosthodontics, A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore, India, Mankar Sunil ,   Department of conservative & Endodontics, DA Pandu Memorial RV Dental College, Bangalore, India, Hilal Mohammed , Prasad A Hari ,   Department of Prosthodontics,M R Ambedker Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore, India;
Published: July 2023

The development of measures for assessing oral health status is essential to the evolution and maturation of a scientific knowledge based in geriatric dentistry. Their development as branches of clinical care depends in part as ability to demonstrate an effective grasp of the problems of elderly and their solutions. Any strategy for altering the health status of elderly requires a technology for first assessing that health status and then detecting increments of progress. Development of geriatric oral health assessment index (GOHAI) is a self reported measure designed to assess the oral health problems of older individuals. The goal of geriatric assessment is to collect information that will facilitate diagnosis and suggest appropriate interventions. Such a measure would facilitate estimation of prevalence of oral functional problems in older individuals, It would also increase understanding of psychological impact of oral disease and provide a means for comparing the effectiveness of various dental treatment. It also emphasizes on social well being and reflects quality of life following replacement of missing teeth.
Measuring tolerance for ambiguity: A German-language adaption and validation of the Tolerance for Ambiguity Scale (TAS)
Authors: Lietz Almuth
Published: July 2023

Tolerance for Ambiguity (TA)—the ability to deal with ambiguous stimuli or situations—represents a central construct for the acceptance of diversity. Although TA can be an important indicator for the functioning of a pluralistic society, it is rarely included in population surveys in Germany, and there are few validated measurement instruments for the German-language area that are suitable for general population surveys. Therefore, this paper proposes a measurement instrument in the German language to address these concerns. This development is based on the English-language Tolerance for Ambiguity Scale (TAS), which is surveyed with 12 items covering four sub-dimensions: valuing diverse others, change, challenging perspectives, and unfamiliarity. These items were translated into German using the TRAPD approach and empirically tested in a three-wave online panel study in Germany (n = 1,370 in each wave). To evaluate the psychometric quality of the translated TAS, validity (factorial and construct validity) and reliability (McDonalds’s omega coefficient and test-retest stability) are considered. This article makes at least two contributions. First, it proposes a German-language version of TAS, and second, it tests the scale using a confirmatory approach to factor analysis rather than the exploratory approaches used in previous studies. In summary, the German TAS is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring TA in population surveys in Germany.
Prosedur Audit Vouching dan Pemeriksaan Fisik Aset Tetap di KAP CI untuk PT. RP
Authors: Abdurokhim Abdurokhim
Published: July 2023

Perusahaan yang membutuhkan jasa akuntan publik terutama jasa auditing laporan keuangan yang umumnya adalah perusahaan yang memiliki kepentingan dengan publik atau masyarakat, baik investor, perbankan (kreditur), maupun pemerintah. Secara umum, pemakai jasa audit dapat dikelompokkan menjadi pihak internal dan pihak eksternal. Aset tetap merupakan salah satu unsur yang cukup penting dalam sebuah perusahaan untuk melakukan kegiatan perusahaan, termasuk dalam PT. RP. Perusahaan ini bergerak di bidang industri dan pada saat ini PT RP telah melakukan audit laporan keuangan yang dilakukan oleh KAP CI. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi proses vouching aset tetap PT RP yang dilakukan oleh KAP CI. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Metode pengambilan data menggunakan teknik observasi dan studi kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa prosedur vouching dan pemeriksaan fisik oleh KAP CI telah sesuai dengan yang di usulkan oleh para ahli.
Brand Image Analysis Of Sales With Product Quality As Samsung Electronic Indonesia Intervening Variables
Authors: Mulyadi Hary
Published: July 2023

In terms of business development, electronic products circulating in the Indonesian market also compete with each other for profit. This study discusses issues related to brand image, product quality that affect the sales of Samsung Elektronic Indonesia Company in Jakarta. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of brand image, product quality that affects sales of Samsung Elektronik Indonesia Company in Jakarta. This research is a survey research, interviews, questionnaires to collect all the primary data information needed in the study. Data were collected from 100 respondents and PLS-SEM was used as a measuring tool between research variables and path analysis. The results of this study indicate that the path value of the brand image coefficient is 0.620 for product quality, product quality is 0.797 for sales. Brand image of 0.022 to sales. Product quality as an intervening variable also has an effect on sales of 0.494. Implications and suggestions are described in this study.
Pemanfaatan Daun Herbal Sambiloto (Andrographis Paniculata) untuk Meningkatkan Daya Tahan Tubuh Pasca COVID-19
Authors: Tribuana Rahajeng Galuh , Supriyatna Ateng
Published: July 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektivitas dan pemanfaatan daun herbal sambiloto sebagai obat dan untuk meningkatkan daya tahan tubuh pasca COVID-19. Virus COVID-19 dapat menyebabkan gangguan sistem kekebalan seperti penurunan jumlah sel darah putih atau disfungsi sel darah putih. Ini dapat membuat tubuh lebih rentan terhadap infeksi lain. Selain itu, melemahnya sistem imun pasca COVID-19 disebabkan oleh isolasi dan pembatasan aktivitas selama pandemi, yang dapat mengakibatkan gaya hidup tidak aktif. Kurang olahraga dapat melemahkan daya tahan tubuh dan meningkatkan risiko penyakit. Dalam kondisi seperti itu, perlu mengkonsumsi herbal penambah imun yang memiliki sifat antiradang dan dapat membantu mengurangi peradangan pada tubuh yang dapat menjadi komplikasi serius dari COVID-19. Tanaman dengan potensi aktivitas antivirus diperlukan pasca-COVID karena dapat membantu melawan infeksi virus.
An Overview on Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Herbal Medicines: Process and Methodology
Authors: Basaar Ola , Farhan Abdo N. , Al Mamari Khalil , Farooqui Mazahar
Published: July 2023

The chemistry of natural products has gained improvement in the last years due to rapid progress of new chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) is considered as a promising alternate technology to traditional extraction methods since it has majority of distinct characteristics. Recently, SFE of bioactive components from plants has gained wide applications in different medicinal, industrial and pharmaceutical fields. This article try to cover the fundamental concepts related to SFE like definition, properties, chosen of supercritical fluids (SCF) for extraction, the process, advantages and disadvantages of SFE, employment of SFE in the extraction of herbal medicines and finally the novel applications  of SFE in Chemistry and industry.
Basic parameters, manifestations and options of conceptualization and practice of populism in the world at the end of the 20th century.
Authors: Białobłocka Sławomira
Published: July 2023

The article analyzes the supporting parameters, manifestations and options of conceptualization and practice of populism in the world, in particular in its various parts and in general, in the second half and at the end of the 20th century. The author states that populism began to diversify, but at the same time to be theorized and to acquire doctrinal outlines since the middle of the 20th century. The manifestation of this was that the conceptualization and empiricism of populism began to acquire signs of tendentious and recurring processes. Given these, the essence of populism in the dynamics of the second half of the 20th century is analyzed on the example of Europe as well as North and South America and so on. On this basis, it is argued that the understanding of populism has not become consolidated, unified and unilateral one in the second half – in the late 20th century. Firstly, populism can be a characteristic of both democratic and non-democratic (hybrid and autocratic ones) political regimes that determines its different orientation and vector. Secondly, populism can be perceived as both a negative and a positive socio-political phenomenon, although classically it is typically supposed to be a threat to democracy. Thirdly, populism depends in its interpretation not only on the part of the world, but also on the country, and therefore it should always be considered contextually. Fourthly, populism can be caused by very different reasons, but socio-economic fac- tors are less frequently its causes than political factors. However, populism in the second half of the 20th century generally began to be doctrinalized and typologized based on a combination of several basic parameters and criteria that are traditionally reduced to confrontation and mobilization of the struggle between the “people” and the “oligarchy”/”elite”.
IMPACTOS DA PANDEMIA NA APRENDIZAGEM DE CRIANÇAS COM NECESSIDADES ESPECIAIS
Authors: Heloísa Pereira das Chagas Amanda , Sousa Pimenta de Padua Elisângela
Published: July 2023

Introdução: O conceito de deficiência se transmutou historicamente, estas pessoas eram estigmatizadas, excluídas e marginalizadas, a política de inclusão na sociedade, consiste em uma proposta recente. A partir do desenvolvimento da ciência, de políticas públicas, e a afirmação dos direitos humanos, que houve uma transformação cultural no modo de conceber e significar o que é a pessoa com deficiência. Objetivo: Esta análise visa identificar o que a literatura apresenta a respeito dos impactos da pandemia (Covid-19) na aprendizagem de crianças com necessidades especiais. Materiais e métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura, tendo como base as publicações científicas em SciELO - Scientific Electronic, portal de Periódicos Eletrônicos de Psicologia (PePSIC) no período de 2020 a 2022. Resultados: Os critérios de inclusão para delimitação dos estudos selecionados foram: estudos relacionados à escolarização de crianças pertencentes a educação especial durante a pandemia da Covid-19. Foram excluídos os estudos relacionando à saúde, a educação e a pandemia da Covid-19 que não apresentasse relação com a aprendizagem de crianças com necessidades especiais. A partir destes critérios foram selecionados 5 artigos. No banco de dados SciELO foram encontrados 26 artigos, sendo 4 selecionados e PePSIC foram encontrados 3 artigos, sendo 1 selecionado. Considerações finais: O acesso à educação de qualidade com equidade constitui um direito de todos os públicos, sendo assim, qualquer intervenção educacional deve ser adaptada com base nas necessidades especificas de cada sujeito frente ao adoecimento e/ou dificuldades.
The New Volunteers – The Future of civic participation
Authors: Samochowiec Jakub , Thalmann Leonie , Müller Andreas
Published: July 2023

Commissioned by Migros culture pourcentage
“Music as Method” in Marshallese Community-driven Research and Outreach during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Schwartz Jessica
Published: July 2023

This essay centers on the sound- and music-based methodologies of the Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI) in terms of “community-driven research” that began in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic when the virus was taking a massive toll on the community. The MEI is a nonprofit based in Springdale, Arkansas, which is home to the largest diasporic Marshallese community in the continental US. The first part analyzes the MEI’s COVID-19 informational materials on their website from an audiovisual perspective. Although mitigating the day-to-day consequences of COVID-19 took a necessary priority, the MEI educational programmers were determined to examine the long-term consequences of social distancing (as community disenfranchisement) in a transpacific context and the negative media representation of Marshallese regarding COVID-19 cases. Consequently, they came up with a project called “Songs of Our Atolls,” that would facilitate intergenerational communication and combat negative stereotyping. The second part explores the “Songs” project from its inception to grant application to realization through the activism of Marshallese youth musicians (MARK Harmony). Based on interviews and my remote participation, I examine the studio-based outreach to elders through which the band engaged in conversations and intergenerational learning (through songs) in ways that maintained social proximity while keeping physical distance in culturally appropriate ways. The third part offers a critical assessment of potential directions for the “Songs” project, including bidirectional learning, that dovetails with part one of the essay, whereby the band would work on collaborative public service announcements with other youths and elders, which is a method inspired by Youth to Youth in Health (an organization in the Marshall Islands). My conclusion sums up the ethical importance of paying attention to sound and music in terms of communal health and situating these transpacific forms of culturally appropriate information dissemination and intergenerational learning in the broader diaspora.
PENGARUH STRUKTUR MODAL TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR SUB SEKTOR KOSMETIK DAN KEPERLUAN RUMAH TANGGA YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Adelia L  , La Utu  , Miswar Rohansyah
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis: 1. Debt Rasio (DR) dan Debt to Equity Rasio (DER) secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap Return On Asset (ROA) pada perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor kosmetik dan keperluan rumah tangga yang terdaftar di BEI periode (2015-2019). 2. Debt Rasio (DR) secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap Return On Asset (ROA) pada perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor kosmetik dan keperluan rumah tangga yang terdaftar di BEI periode (2015-2019). 3. Debt to Equity Rasio (DER) secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap Return On Asset (ROA) pada perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor kosmetik dan keperluan rumah tangga yang terdaftar di BEI periode (2015-2019).

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: 1. Debt Rasio (DR) dan Debt to Equity Rasio (DER) secara simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Return On Asset (ROA) pada perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor kosmetik dan keperluan rumah tangga yang terdaftar di BEI periode (2015-2019). 2. Debt Rasio (DR) secara parsial berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap Return On Asset (ROA) perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor kosmetik dan keperluan rumah tangga yang terdaftar di BEI periode (2015-2019). 3. Debt to Equity Rasio (DER) secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Return On Asset (ROA) perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor kosmetik dan keperluan rumah tangga yang terdaftar di BEI periode (2015-2019).