bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PESQUISA E INOVAÇÃO RESPONSÁVEIS NA ÁREA DA EDUCAÇÃO: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Lopes Jéssica Karollayne Pinheiro , Torres Patrícia Lupion
Published: May 2024

Resumo Esta revisão sistemática busca identificar quais procedimentos metodológicos são adotados em estudos empíricos sobre pesquisa e inovação responsáveis em educação. Ao total, 5 teses, 3 dissertações e 31 artigos científicos foram extraídos das bases de dados da Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações, SciELO, Eric e Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da Capes. Após a análise desses estudos no software Mendeley, apenas 19 atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Conclui-se que mais pesquisas são necessárias sobre essa temática na área da educação, resultando em uma sociedade na qual as práticas de pesquisa e inovação visem a alcançar resultados sustentáveis, eticamente aceitáveis e socialmente desejáveis.
Tendências investigativas contemporâneas no ensino-aprendizagem de anatomia humana no Brasil
Authors: Souza João Pedro Nunes de
Published: May 2024

RESUMO Introdução: A anatomia humana desempenha um papel central na formação de profissionais de saúde, fornecendo a base fundamental para compreender o corpo humano e suas complexidades. Isso é particularmente relevante no contexto do ensino médico, sobre o qual as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (DCN) de 2014 mencionam a importância do conteúdo curricular relacionado à estrutura, de modo a influenciar a execução da anamnese, do exame físico e do diagnóstico nosológico. Desenvolvimento: Quanto ao currículo, o ensino de anatomia vem passando por mudanças significativas nas últimas décadas, buscando equilibrar abordagens tradicionais e ativas, promover a integração curricular e ampliar perspectivas bioéticas e biopsicossociais no estudo. O ensino da anatomia tem evoluído, mas ainda é frequentemente baseado em aulas expositivas e práticas em laboratório de dissecação, com foco na memorização. No entanto, há um consenso crescente de que abordagens mais interativas, práticas e integradas são necessárias, incluindo o uso de tecnologias educacionais. Sobre os métodos de aprendizagem, os recursos de estudo incluem livros-texto, atlas, peças anatômicas, tecnologias digitais e softwares especializados, e a dissecação em cadáveres e peças anatômicas naturais ainda é altamente valorizada, mas enfrenta desafios logísticos e bioéticos. Os desafios da aprendizagem incluem a grande quantidade de informações a serem memorizadas, a complexidade da nomenclatura anatômica, a necessidade de disponibilidade de horários para práticas, o aumento e a diversificação das avaliações, e a intervenção na falta de motivação discente em relação ao estudo de anatomia. Ainda, há iniciativas de integração do ensino, pesquisa e extensão na anatomia que devem ser incentivadas para os estudantes se envolverem em projetos de pesquisa desde o início do curso e desenvolverem atividades com a comunidade, como a partir de museus de ciências da vida. Considerações Finais: O ensino de anatomia está em constante evolução, e as tendências investigativas contemporâneas têm o potencial de melhorar significativamente os processos de ensino e aprendizagem da morfologia humana. A pesquisa em ensino de anatomia, especialmente no contexto brasileiro, é essencial para entender a evolução dessa disciplina e adaptá-la às mudanças nas perspectivas educacionais e tecnológicas.
Adaptação transcultural para o Português Brasileiro do Perfil de Qualidade de Vida relacionado a Voz
Authors: Carrer Joyra da Silva , Zambon Fabiana , Dehqan Ali , Ribeiro Vanessa Veis , Behlau Mara
Published: May 2024

RESUMO Objetivo Traduzir e adaptar de forma transcultural o Iranian Voice Quality of Life Profile (IVQLP) para o português brasileiro (PB). Método O processo de adaptação transcultural foi realizado por meio de cinco etapas: tradução do IVQLP para o PB por três especialistas nativos do PB e fluentes no inglês americano; elaboração de uma versão de consenso; retrotradução por um especialista nativo do inglês americano e fluente no PB; análise por um comitê de cinco especialistas e elaboração da versão final do instrumento em PB, denominado IVQLP-Br; e pré-teste. O IVQLP-Br tem o objetivo de avaliar os impactos da voz de uma forma mais abrangente, englobando vários domínios da vida dos indivíduos, apresenta 43 itens e uma chave de respostas de cinco pontos. Para o pré-teste foi acrescida como opção para o respondente a alternativa “não aplicável”. Participaram do pré-teste 36 indivíduos adultos com risco autorrelatado para disfonia. Resultados Na etapa de tradução 10 itens foram modificados e na retrotradução, 15 itens necessitaram de ajustes. Nenhum item precisou ser reformulado após a aplicação na população-alvo, pois a opção “não aplicável” apareceu em doze respostas, porém, sem significância estatística. Conclusão Conclui-se que a versão traduzida do IVQLP para o PB, denominado IVQLP-Br, apresentou equivalência transcultural e pode ser utilizada para uma análise mais detalhada do impacto da voz nos diferentes domínios da vida dos indivíduos. Após a validação, o IVQLP-Br poderá contribuir tanto para a prática clínica, quanto para pesquisas com falantes do PB.
Use of athletic tape in the speech-language-hearing treatment of post-stroke facial paralysis in the acute phase
Authors: Amaral Raquel Karoline Gonçalves , Vicente Laélia Cristina Caseiro , Chaves Tatiana Simões , Mourão Aline Mansueto
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT Purpose To verify the efficacy of using athletic tape associated with myofunctional therapy in the speech-language-hearing treatment of facial palsy after stroke in the acute phase. Method Randomized controlled clinical study with 88 patients with facial palsy in the acute phase of stroke. The sample was allocated in: Group 1: rehabilitation with orofacial myofunctional therapy and use of athletic tape on the paralyzed zygomaticus major and minor muscles; Group 2: rehabilitation alone with orofacial myofunctional therapy on the paralyzed face; Group 3: no speech-language-hearing intervention for facial paralysis. In the evaluation, facial expression movements were requested, and the degree of impairment was determined according to the House and Brackmann scale. Movement incompetence was obtained from measurements of the face with a digital caliper. After the evaluation, the intervention was carried out as determined for groups 1 and 2. The participants of the three groups were reassessed after 15 days. The statistical analysis used was the generalized equations. Results The groups were homogeneous in terms of age, measure of disability and functioning, severity of neurological impairment and pre-intervention facial paralysis. Group 1 had a significant improvement in the measure from the lateral canthus to the corner of the mouth, with better results than groups 2 and 3. Conclusion The athletic tape associated with orofacial myofunctional therapy had better results in the treatment of facial paralysis after stroke in the place where it was applied.
Test for clinical reasoning evaluation in Speech-Language Pathology: content validity
Authors: Gama Ana Cristina Côrtes , Mourão Aline Mansueto , Medeiros Adriane Mesquita , Mancini Patrícia Cotta , Machado Thais Helena , Santos Lara Gama , Gomes Nayara Ribeiro
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT Purpose To validate the content of the Speech-Language Pathology Concordance Test called FonoTCS. Methods This is a content validation study of the instrument. Five speech-language pathologists, all with doctoral degrees and teaching experience, averaging 24.8 years of professional practice, participated in the development of FonoTCS and reached a consensus during the process. Thirty questions and 120 items were created, covering seven areas of speech-language pathology expertise across three domains. For content validation, FonoTCS was electronically sent to 15 evaluators to respond to a questionnaire with five questions, rated on a five-point scale, regarding the criteria of clarity, ethics, and relevance of the questions. The Corrected Content Validity Coefficient was calculated for all statements to analyze the responses. Questions with agreement percentages equal to or less than 80% were revised. Results Thirteen evaluators, all female, with an average age of 39.07 years, including eight with master's degrees and five with doctoral degrees, and an average clinical practice experience of 15.38 years, participated in the analysis. The average Corrected Content Validity Coefficient values for the clarity criterion were 0.93 and 0.95, for the relevance criterion 0.98 and 0.92, and for the ethics criterion 0.99. Two questions received scores of 0.78 and 0.80, both related to the audiology area in the assessment/diagnosis domain, specifically question 2 regarding the relevance criterion. These questions were reviewed and restructured by the judges. Conclusion FonoTCS is a valid instrument from a content perspective.
Centrorhynchus spp. (Acanthocephala) in South America: new anuran record and checklist of vertebrate hosts
Authors: Oliveira Róger Jean , Mascarenhas Carolina Silveira , Müller Gertrud
Published: May 2024

Abstract The aim of this study was to record Centrorhynchus sp. associated with the exotic species Aquarana catesbeiana (bullfrog) in southern Brazil and to present a checklist of vertebrate hosts in South America. Twenty-nine adults and juveniles of A. catesbeiana were collected in Capão do Leão, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, between October 2019 and December 2020. We found 275 specimens of Centrorhynchus sp. cystacanths in the stomach musculature and coelomic cavity of 55.1% of hosts (16). There was no significant differences in the prevalence and mean intensity of infection with cystacanths when compared males and females of A. catesbeiana. The prevalence was significantly higher in adults than in juveniles. The checklist presents 106 species of vertebrate hosts and 14 taxa of Centrorhynchus recorded in nine South American countries. Avian were the main definitive hosts of Centrorhynchus spp. and snakes Dipsadidae, anurans Hylidae and Leptodactylidae the main paratenic hosts in South America. This is the first record of Centrorhynchus cystacanths in A. catesbeiana in the South America. The study provides tools to help understand the parasitic relationships between species of Centrorhynchus and A. catesbeiana and other hosts in areas where bullfrog have been introduced.
Concentrations of metals in water, sediments and aquatic macrophytes in a river located in a region with a hot semi-arid climate
Authors: Oliveira Camila Tâmires Alves , Camargo Antonio Fernando Monteiro , Silva Eulene Francisco da , Henry-Silva Gustavo Gonzaga
Published: May 2024

Abstract Aim i) is there a difference in the level of contamination in the different parts of the basin in the water, sediment and aquatic macrophytes compartments? and ii) do the three compartments respond similarly to metal contamination? Methods Samples of water, sediment and aquatic macrophytes (Salvinia auriculata Aubl., Pistia stratiotes L., Ludwigia helminthorrhiza (Mart.) H. Hara and Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms) were collected at 10 sampling sites in different stretches of a tropical hydrographic basin. We determined the metal concentrations of Fe, Pb, Ni, Zn, Mn, Cr, Cu and Cd, and to the results we applied Principal Component Analysis (PCA), separately for each compartment, to order the sampling sites. Results Fe and Mn had higher concentrations than other metals in plants and sediment. With the exception of Mn, the order of metals was similar between water and sediment. However, the PCAs ordered the sampling sites differently. Our results demonstrated that the ordering of sampling sites by metal concentrations differs among water, sediment and macrophytes. Conclusions We conclude that to evaluate the contamination of aquatic environments by metals and the effects of contamination on the food chain, it is not enough to evaluate them only in water or sediment, but also in an aquatic community.
Detection and Discovery of Misinformation Sources Using Attributed Webgraphs
Authors: Carragher Peter , Williams Evan M. , Carley Kathleen M.
Published: May 2024

Website reliability labels underpin almost all research in misinformation detection. However, misinformation sources often exhibit transient behavior, which makes many such labeled lists obsolete over time. We demonstrate that Search Engine Optimization (SEO) attributes provide strong signals for predicting news site reliability. We introduce a novel attributed webgraph dataset with labeled news domains and their connections to outlinking and backlinking domains. We demonstrate the success of graph neural networks in detecting news site reliability using these attributed webgraphs, and show that our baseline news site reliability classifier outperforms current SoTA methods on the PoliticalNews dataset, achieving an F1 score of 0.96. Finally, we introduce and evaluate a novel graph-based algorithm for discovering previously unknown misinformation news sources.
How Audit Methods Impact Our Understanding of YouTube’s Recommendation Systems
Authors: Chandio Sarmad , Pirwani Dar Muhammad Daniyal , Nithyanand Rishab
Published: May 2024

Computational audits of social media websites have generated data that forms the basis of our understanding of the problematic behaviors of algorithmic recommendation systems. Focusing on YouTube, this paper demonstrates that conducting audits to make specific inferences about the underlying content recommendation system is more methodologically challenging than one might expect. Obtaining scientifically valid results requires considering many methodological decisions, and each of these decisions incurs costs. For example, should an auditor use logged-in YouTube accounts while gathering recommendations to ensure more accurate inferences from the collected data? We systematically explore the impact of this and many other decisions and make important discoveries about the methodological choices that impact YouTube’s recommendations. Assessed together, our research suggests auditing configurations that can be used by researchers and auditors to reduce economic and computing costs, without sacrificing inference quality and accuracy.
How to Improve Representation Alignment and Uniformity in Graph-Based Collaborative Filtering?
Authors: Ouyang Zhongyu , Zhang Chunhui , Hou Shifu , Zhang Chuxu , Ye Yanfang
Published: May 2024

Collaborative filtering (CF) is a prevalent technique utilized in recommender systems (RSs), and has been extensively deployed in various real-world applications. A recent study in CF focuses on improving the quality of representations from the perspective of alignment and uniformity on the hyperspheres for enhanced recommendation performance. It promotes alignment to increase the similarity between representations of interacting users and items, and enhances uniformity to have more uniformly distributed user and item representations within their respective hyperspheres. However, although alignment and uniformity are enforced by two different optimized objectives, respectively, they jointly constitute the supervised signals for model training. Models trained with only supervised signals in labeled data can inevitably overfit the noise introduced by label sampling variance, even with i.i.d. datasets. This overfitting to noise further compromises the model's generalizability and performance on unseen testing data. To address this issue, in this study, we aim to mitigate the effect caused by the sampling variance in labeled training data to improve representation generalizability from the perspective of alignment and uniformity. Representations with more generalized alignment and uniformity further lead to improved model performance on testing data. Specifically, we model the data as a user-item interaction bipartite graph, and apply a graph neural network (GNN) to learn the user and item representations. This graph modeling approach allows us to integrate self-supervised signals into the RS, by performing self-supervised contrastive learning on the user and item representations from the perspective of label-irrelevant alignment and uniformity. Since the representations are less dependent on label supervision, they can capture more label-irrelevant data structures and patterns, leading to more generalized alignment and uniformity. We conduct extensive experiments on three benchmark datasets to demonstrate the superiority of our framework (i.e., improved performance and faster convergence speed). Our codes: https://github.com/zyouyang/AUPlus
Human vs. LMMs: Exploring the Discrepancy in Emoji Interpretation and Usage in Digital Communication
Authors: Lyu Hanjia , Qi Weihong , Wei Zhongyu , Luo Jiebo
Published: May 2024

Leveraging Large Multimodal Models (LMMs) to simulate human behaviors when processing multimodal information, especially in the context of social media, has garnered immense interest due to its broad potential and far-reaching implications. Emojis, as one of the most unique aspects of digital communication, are pivotal in enriching and often clarifying the emotional and tonal dimensions. Yet, there is a notable gap in understanding how these advanced models, such as GPT-4V, interpret and employ emojis in the nuanced context of online interaction. This study intends to bridge this gap by examining the behavior of GPT-4V in replicating human-like use of emojis. The findings reveal a discernible discrepancy between human and GPT-4V behaviors, likely due to the subjective nature of human interpretation and the limitations of GPT-4V's English-centric training, suggesting cultural biases and inadequate representation of non-English cultures.
BREAKUP BEHAVIORS OF ANNULAR LIQUID JET FROM TWIN-FLUID ATOMIZERS IN CROSSFLOW
Authors: Xing Wenjing , Raut Sushil , Sato Kazunori , Nishida Keiya , Ogata Yoichi
Published: May 2024

This study aims to improve the atomization effect of a liquid jet in crossflow. The atomizer consists of
a single injection port, where the liquid and atomizing air are mixed and injected as a two-phase jet.
This study used high-speed photographing, image processing, and optical thickness analysis to clarify the breakup mechanism of annular liquid film jets with different properties when they encountered crossflow. The results suggest that the uniformity of liquid film at the atomizer exit strongly dominates the jet breakup process. Additionally, the dimensionless of light intensity indicates that the thickness of the liquid film formed at the exit of the short-mixing port atomizer is non-uniform, whereas the thickness of liquid film produced by the long-mixing port atomizer is relatively uniform. Consequently, the spreading of the liquid film jet from the short-mixing port atomizer is larger. Based on a series of experimental results, it can be concluded that the uniformity of the annular liquid film jet is decisive for the atomization state of the two-phase jets in crossflow.
Morphology of Four Strains of Phellinoid Agaricomycetes and Microstructural and Physiological Properties of Their Exudates
Authors: Dong Yating , Guo Lina , Ma Haile , Rashid Muhammad Tayyab , Tuly Jamila Akter , Moses Golly Kwaku , Zhou Cunshan , He Ronghai , Ye Xiaofei , Gan Bingcheng , Han Xing
Published: May 2024

To study and compare the morphology of the phellinoid Agaricomycetes strains and find other strategies to improve Phellinus spp. growth and metabolism. In this study, the morphological characteristics of four Phellinus igniarius strains (phellinoid Agaricomycetes) were observed under a light microscope. The exudates from these fungi were observed using light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive spectrometry (EDS). The exudates were initially transparent with a water-like appearance, and became darker with time at neutral pH. Microscopy of air-dried exudates revealed regular shapes and crystals. Cl- (chloride) and K+ were the two key elements analyzed using EDS. Polyphenol oxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), and laccase activities were detected in mycelia from each of the four Phellinus strains. The K+ content of the three strains was higher than that of the wild strain. Cl- content correlated negatively with that of K+. Laccase activities associated with each mycelia and its corresponding media differed under cold and contaminated conditions.
Novel constitutive models, challenges and opportunities of shape memory polymer composites
Authors: Uyan Merve , Celiktas Melih Soner
Published: May 2024

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are smart materials that have been widely accepted in potential applications ranging from biomedical devices to aerospace. Despite their limitations in engineering applications, SMPs have been utilized for strengthening, innovation and improvement of driving methods, leading to an increase in research on SMP composites (SMPCs). In this review, SMPs used in the production, actuation mechanisms, fabrication and testing methods of SMPCs are presented. Current and potential applications and novel constitutive models that have a very important place in elucidating the interface of SMPCs are introduced. Finally, challenges and opportunities are presented to provide future prospects for SMPCs.
Estimation of accident rate of blast furnace tuyeres
Authors: Stuk T. S. , Pototskii E. P.
Published: May 2024

In modern blast furnace production, even a short-term disruption of the technological process is associated with large productivity losses. In the practice of conducting blast furnace melting, there are often significant deviations from the optimal mode. They can lead not only to disruptions of the blast furnace, but also to accidents. In the operation of a blast furnace, typical deviations from the normal distribution of gas flow and charge materials include: peripheral, axial, channel passages; skewing of the backfill level; varying degrees and types of charge suspension. As a result, there are a cooling or excessive overheating of the furnace and violation of the melting operation. A serious consequence of the prolonged peripheral movement of gases is not only intensive wear of the lining, poor use of thermal and chemical energy of gases, but also stable cluttering of the hearth with formation of a deadman. Deadman is an ore-coke sinter formed in the tuyere zone of a blast furnace, as a result of cooling of its center. The paper describes the study and analysis of violations of blast furnace operation, analysis of the deadman causes and assessment of the accident rate of blast furnace tuyeres. Violation of gas distribution and hearth cluttering lead to formation of a deadman, which provokes mass burning of tuyeres and blast furnace refrigerators. The developed methodological foundations (mathematical model) allow us to estimate the maximum temperature of the tuyere zone and the resulting heat flow to the tuyere toe in presence of a deadman. It is shown that in large-volume blast furnaces, bubble outflow of the gas-coal flow prevails, contributing to growth of a deadman in the blast furnace.
Stress-strain state of ceramic shell mold during formation of spherical steel casting in it. Part 1
Authors: Odinokov V. I. , Evstigneev A. I. , Dmitriev E. A. , Namokonov A. N. , Evstigneeva A. A. , Chernyshova D. V.
Published: May 2024

The task of the present theoretical investigation was to determine the external factors at which a spherical shell mold will not fail due to temperature stresses occurring in it. The problem is formulated for determining the stress-strain state of the spherical shell mold formed in the support filler at cooling of solidifying spherical steel casting. The investigated axisymmetric rotational body has four zones: liquid metal, solid metal, shell mold, and support filler. To solve the problem, the equation of linear elasticity, the equation of heat capacity and a well-proven numerical method were used according to which the investigated zone is partitioned into elements by a system of orthogonal surfaces. For each element, a formulated system of equations is written in difference form, taking into account axial symmetry through the values ​​of stresses and displacements along the element edges and the lengths of the ribs’ arcs that limit its volume. The heat conduction equation is written in difference form for construction of a heat balance for an arbitrary orthogonal element, including both average temperature of the element and temperatures of the elements surrounding its volume. The authors found the solution of the difference analogue of heat equation by the “sweep” method according to the compiled iterative scheme. A diffe­rence analogue of the formulated system of differential equations of the linear theory of elasticity has the form of an algebraic system of equations. The algorithm for convolution of this system allows one to significantly reduce its rank. A general numerical scheme and algorithm for solving the problem are presented. The result of the solution is the magnitude of stresses, displacements on average along the edges of each element and average temperature in the element.
Frecuencia de corte en la producción de biomasa de materiales destacados de Tithonia diversifolia identificados en Cuba
Authors: Ruíz Tomás E. , Febles Gustavo J. , Torres Verena , Lok Sandra , Valenciaga Nurys , Rodríguez Bárbara , Báez Nadia , Medina Yolaine
Published: May 2024

Se estudió el efecto de la combinación de la frecuencia de corte y materiales destacados de Tithonia diversifolia colectados e identificados en Cuba sobre la producción de biomasa durante tres años. El experimento fue diseñado como parcelas divididas en bloques al azar, donde la parcela principal correspondió al factor frecuencia de corte (40, 60 y 80 días) y la sub-parcela al factor materiales destacados de Tithonia diversifolia (IcaCuba Oc-10, Oc-23, Oc-24 y Oc-25). Las parcelas no recibieron fertilización ni riego a lo largo del ensayo. En la estación poco lluviosa, a los 60 días se presentaron los valores más altos para número de tallos por plantón, número de hojas verdes por tallo, peso verde de hojas por planta y rendimiento de MS (t/ha). Se encontró diferencias (P≤0.01) entre los materiales para las variables número de hojas verdes por tallo, peso verde de tallos y de planta total, con valores superiores para Oc-23; pero el Oc-25 presentó el mayor porcentaje de hojas. La producción de forraje/ha fue muy semejante en los materiales Oc-10, Oc-23 y Oc-24. En el periodo lluvioso, las frecuencias de 60 y 80 días presentaron los valores más altos para la mayoría de las variables y el mayor rendimiento/ha se alcanzó con 80 días. Se detectaron diferencias (P≤0.05) entre los materiales destacados en el número de hojas verdes por tallo, porcentaje de hojas y rendimiento de MS. Se concluye que los 4 materiales destacados de tithonia presentan características adecuadas para la producción de biomasa bajo corte, en condiciones similares a las del estudio.
A Legal Perspective on Sexual Grooming Behaviours as Professional Boundary Violations
Authors: Coetzee Susanna Abigael
Published: May 2024

A literature review revealed that sexual grooming can be counteracted in public schools by focussing on educators’ professional boundary violations. However, there is a scarcity of literature where sexual grooming behaviours are linked to professional boundary violations and on the handling of these behaviours from an Education Law perspective. Such information would be most valuable to school principals, departments of education, bodies overseeing the teaching profession and forums and courts that consider cases dealing with educator-on-leaner sexual grooming. In this article, the author not only links typical grooming behaviours with professional boundary violations but also considers the law and policy that governs it, and which would apply when dealing with such as a breach of the South African Council for Educators Code of Professional Ethics, and or misconduct. Sexual grooming behaviours are associated with the violation of professional relationship boundaries which protect learners from abuse of power and trust, inappropriate communication, educators exceeding their tasks and roles, educators physically abusing learners and educators invading learners' personal space and privacy. To allege that an educator has committed a professional boundary violation it is essential to distinguish between boundary violations which are acceptable and boundary violations that are inappropriate and part of sexual grooming. The author suggests a test that can be used to make this distinction and that would make it possible to deal with boundary violations before a sexual grooming pattern forms. The article is concluded with recommendations inter alia to rephrase section 17(1)(f) of the Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998 so that it would be unambiguous and be able to cover sexual grooming as a form of serious misconduct.
Survey of Sexual Harassment to Students at Indonesia University
Authors: Fazny Bella Yugi , Saputra Randi , Aziz Abdul , Alfaiz Alfaiz
Published: May 2024

The government's task force for preventing and handling sexual violence (PPKS Task Force) is not evenly available in all Indonesian universities. This research used convenience sampling techniques; the sample comprised 1026 students from 157 universities in 28 provinces in Indonesia. An exploratory study was conducted from 2022–2023. Quantitative survey data was analyzed using descriptive statistics with an ex post facto approach. In more detail, the research will examine the impact and conflicting gaps of victims and bystanders in dealing with sexual harassment behavior in Indonesian universities based on gender and culture, including Gap Contradiction. This is considered important as a coping strategy for the need to handle sexual harassment among students in Indonesia. The data from this research can be a consideration for universities in Indonesia in the urgency of realizing the availability of a PPKS task force, developing an advocacy system for handling and empowerment services and regulations, and providing student assistance facilities.
Territorial distribution of population and labor resources of Chernihiv region: spatial-temporal transformations induced by full-scale military invasion
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Danylevskyi A. , Udovychenko V. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

Chernihiv region – the third largest by territory in Ukraine, ranks among the lowest population size. It directly experienced the full-scale invasion of Ukrainian territory by russian armed forces on February 24, 2022. This led to massive migration movements within the country and beyond its borders. In the Chernihiv region, these movements took one of the most threatening forms. Prior to the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, this region was characterized by depopulation, which occurred both through natural population reduction and mechanical movement. The security factor, determined by its proximity to the state border with the aggressor state and belarus, thus posing a high threat of shelling, presents new challenges for the region. As of February 1, 2022, the population of the region was 957,665 people. This population was distributed very unevenly. All of the aforementioned factors determined the choice of the research object, which focuses on the population and labor resources of the Chernihiv region. This publication characterizes the features of their territorial distribution and the changes they undergone due to the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war. The study involved collecting data on the population and labor resources of the Chernihiv region, which entailed processing and forming a proprietary database. The collected data was presented in the form of graphical materials using the QGIS application. Based on these statistical data and information from official sources, an analysis of the population and available labor resources of the Chernihiv region was conducted. Spatial differences in employment opportunities were investigated, and factors determining the existing disparities were identified. Among the districts of the region, three groups can be distinguished by population, labor resources, and employment opportunities: the first group includes the Chernihiv district (western part), the second group includes the Nizhyn and Pryluky (southeastern part), and the third group includes the Koriukivka and Novgorod-Siverskyi districts (northeastern part). In term of the total number of new vacancies in settlements, the existence of the Chernihiv-Nizhyn-Pryluky axis can be highlighted, which serves as a center of attraction for the labor resources of the region.
Trekking tourism factors in the Carpathian region of Ukraine
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Chesanovskyi O. , Kupach T. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

Trekking tourism in the Carpathians is one of the most dynamic and attractive types of active recreation, offering a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage and physical activity. The key drivers of trekking tourism in the region are the diversity of landscapes, the availability of marked routes, rich flora and fauna, and the preserved traditions of the local population. The region offers a wide range of trekking routes, from easy walks to challenging hikes, meeting the needs of both beginners and experienced tourists. The trekking tourism infrastructure includes a developed network of shelters and mountain huts that ensure the comfort and safety of travellers. Environmental awareness and sustainable practices are important aspects that are taken into account in the development of trekking tourism in order to preserve the natural and cultural wealth of the Carpathians. This includes measures to reduce the environmental impact of tourism and support local communities. The Carpathian region has great potential for further development of trekking tourism, which can contribute to socio-economic growth and improve the quality of life of the local population. At the same time, it is important to ensure a balanced approach to tourism development in order to preserve the uniqueness and originality of the Carpathian region for future generations.
Functional organization of recreational nature use within Ivano-Frankivsk region
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kyba I.
Published: May 2024

Nature use (formally known as natural management) of recreational resources is a strategic direction of development for the regions in the modern world. It is especially important for those territories where there is a significant potential for recreational activities. Ivano-Frankivsk region is one of such territories in the context of Ukraine. This problem was examined using general scientific methods in the assessment of natural conditions and recreational potential of the studied region. In particular, this article proposes a new concept for modern natural-geographical studies – functional organization of recreational nature use. The framework around this term made it possible to create a new approach for identifying various types of recreational activities that are carried out on the territory of Ivano-Frankivsk region, including therapeutic recreation (from region’s numerous balneological and climatic resorts), natural and educational tourism (from region’s rich nature reserves), nautical or water tourism (from region’s unique river network), etc. However, it is also important to focus on the impact and risks of recreational nature use on the environment. The implications and results of this study could be used to contribute to the creation of regional strategies for the development of recreational natural resource management which would help to preserve the ecological sustainability of the region.
Artificial intelligence and education
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Zhytnyk V. , Gryniuk O. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

Artificial intelligence is rapidly penetrating all spheres of life, it has not bypassed the education system, becoming an integral part of modern education. However, unfortunately, it is more often associated with a negative phenomenon, namely with dishonest use by students for copying and plagiarism. However, in reality, AI is much more than ready-made homework, it is personalization and diversification of learning, individual support for students, automation of routine tasks for the teacher, and this is only a small part of what Gemini, Chat GPT and other types of neural networks are capable of. However, it is important to remember that AI is not a panacea and it can make mistakes, provide false information and mislead users. That is why it is important to remember that AI is a tool, not a replacement for humanity, and finding a balance between using it to make our lives easier and destroying human values and ethical principles is a very important task for every student and teacher
Simultaneous Spectrophotometric Determination of Piroxicam, Naproxen, Diclofenac Sodium and Mefenamic Acid in Pharmaceutical Formulations by Partial Least Squares Method
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, College of Education for Pure Science (Ibn Al-Haitham), University of Baghdad, Iraq, M. Mahmood Ruaa , A. Darweesh Samar ,   Department of Chemistry, College of Education for Pure Science (Ibn Al-Haitham), University of Baghdad, Iraq, A. Alassaf Nahla ,   Department of Chemistry, College of Education for Pure Science (Ibn Al-Haitham), University of Baghdad, Iraq, S. Al-Khalisy Rokayia ,   Department of Chemistry, College of Education for Pure Science (Ibn Al-Haitham), University of Baghdad, Iraq
Published: May 2024

A chemometric method, partial least squares regression (PLS) was applied for the simultaneous determination of piroxicam (PIR), naproxen (NAP), diclofenac sodium (DIC), and mefenamic acid (MEF) in synthetic mixtures and commercial formulations. The proposed method is based on the use of spectrophotometric data coupled with PLS multivariate calibration. The Spectra of drugs were recorded at concentrations in the linear range of 1.0 - 10 μg mL-1 for NAP and from 1.0 - 20 μg mL-1 for PIR, DIC, and MEF. 34 sets of mixtures were used for calibration and 10 sets of mixtures were used for validation in the wavelength range of 200 to 400 nm with the wavelength interval λ = 1 nm in methanol. This method has been used successfully to quantify drugs in pharmaceutical formulations with no interference from excipients. The proposed method is simple, quick, and can be used as an alternative analysis tool in drug and formulation quality control as well as process control.
Determination of Zinc and Magnesium in Food Samples via Cloud Point Extraction using Brilliant Green as a Reagent
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Education for Girls, University of Kufa, Al-Najaf-54001, Iraq, Majeed Hameed Safa , Aqeel Hussain Sahar ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Kufa, Al-Najaf-54001, Iraq, Alaa Abdulzahra Mohammed ,   Department of Pharmacy, Al-Amal College for specialized medical Sciences, Karbala-56001, Iraq
Published: May 2024

In this article, we present a sensitive and efficient method for the separation and determination of Zinc (II) and Magnesium (II) ions using a combination of liquid ion exchange and cloud point extraction (CPE). The process includes converting these ions into metal ion complexes by using EDTA at pH 10. These complexes are then bound electrostatically with Brilliant Green (BG) to form ion pair association complexes, which are subsequently transferred into a cloud point layer. The study involved optimizing the extraction conditions, including the EDTA concentration, temperature, heating duration, and surfactant volume. The concentration of EDTA for achieving higher extraction efficiency is 1×10-4 M in the presence of 100 μg of Zn(II) and Mg(II) per 10 mL of aqueous solution using 1×10-4 M of BG. The solutions should be heated at 85°C for Zn(II) and 80°C for Mg(II) for 20 minutes. The optimal volume of surfactants is 0.5 mL of Triton X-100 for Zn(II) and 0.6 mL for Mg(II). The study also includes an analysis of the impact of electrolytes and interferences and the spectrophotometric identification of Zn(II) and Mg(II) in various samples.
Reimagining Journalism: Exploring the AI Revolution - A Thorough Analysis of Potential Advantages and Challenges
Authors: Sultan Moehammad Iqbal , Bhuiyan Abu Jafar Md. Shafiul Alam , Amir Andi Subhan
Published: May 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into journalism has caused a significant shift in the industry. AI-powered tools are now a part of the journalistic workflow, transforming how news is collected, reported, and shared. These tools can assist with fact-checking, research, and content generation. This technological advancement has the potential to revolutionize how we interact with news in the digital age. In this article, we explore the relationship between AI and journalism, examining its advantages and challenges. Through a comprehensive analysis of academic literature and interviews with experts in journalism and AI, this article embarks on a journey of discovery. It concludes that a balanced and ethical approach is crucial to the integration of AI in journalism. The article emphasizes the importance of ethical guidelines to govern the use of AI in newsrooms, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and eliminating bias. As AI-infused journalism continues to evolve, it is the responsibility of journalists to ensure that this technological marvel enhances human capabilities and does not undermine the fundamental principles of journalism.
Political Persuasion Through Social Media
Authors: Venus Anter , Intyaswati Drina , Ayuningtyas Fitria , Fairuzza Malida Tsani
Published: May 2024

In contemporary society, social media has emerged as the predominant platform for the dissemination of political information, with a primary goal of influencing user perspectives. Despite its prevalence, scant research has scrutinized the cognitive mechanisms underlying the reception of political messages via social media and their consequent impact on attitude transformation. This study endeavors to investigate the nexus between political information consumption on social media and the efficacy of political persuasion, while also probing the roles of political interest and cognitive elaboration in this persuasive process. Employing a survey methodology distributed through social media networks, the study amassed responses from 470 participants residing in Jakarta and its environs. Findings elucidate the discernible influence of social media usage for political information consumption and cognitive elaboration on the dynamics of political persuasion, whereas political interest exhibited negligible impact. Consequently, this study underscores the potential for political information purveyors to leverage social media platforms to foster cognitive engagement among users, thereby enhancing receptivity to political messaging.
Family Ownership as a Moderator Variable on Board, Leverage, and Environmental Performance
Authors: Haninun Haninun , Damayanti Tri , Rahayu Ni Putu Widhia , Aminah Aminah , Graisman.P Naufal
Published: May 2024

Research Aims: This study aims to examine family-listed companies by determining the effects of leverage, board, and ownership on environmental performance in Indonesia.Design/Methodology/Approach: A total of 130 family-listed companies were examined using the unbalanced panel method. Board resources diversity also stimulated increased strategic opportunities in deciding the companies plans, regarding the conceptual framework prioritizing dependence theory.Research Results: The results showed that leverage and board significantly-negatively and significantly-positively impacted environmental performance, respectively. Family ownership also strengthened both impacts and transformed a negative direction into a positive effect. This strengthening was due to the important role of ownership in decision-making processes, such as the impact on external stockholders and costs related to environmental performance considered a non-financial strategic issue.Theoretical Contribution/Originality: The results obtained contribute to developing the relationship between family ownership, ecological education, expert management board, leverage, and environmental performance in Indonesian family-listed companies, specifically in uncertainty economics. Therefore, future studies should be conducted on family companies in the country, implementing the present experimental outcomes as references.Practitioners/Policy Implications: This study leads us to the belief in agency theory, where the control of shareholders largely influences management decisions and includes environmental issues. According to family business stakeholder method, the participants are the most influential actors majorly affecting decision-making, including decisions to overcome environmental problems. The large leverage observed also proves that management commonly adopts risk-averse behaviour, showing the ability to generate efficient costs and comply with the shareholder control direction.Limitations/Implications: The experimental scope was considered limited, as a detailed case account was not provided due to the inability to track environmental performance levels. Since multiple experimental aspects required subsequent evaluation, the knowledge prioritizing the thinking patterns of management and controlling shareholders about environmental issues was highly recommended.
Socio-cultural factors influencing utilization of contraceptives among girls aged 15 to 19 years in Kuria West Subcounty, Migori County
Authors: Nyaberi Jackline , Mogere Dominic , Mwita Nancy B.
Published: May 2024

Background: Insufficient contraceptive use among 15–25-year-olds leads to unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortions, disabilities, infant mortality, and high teen pregnancy rates, with Kenya's high rate of teen pregnancies despite efforts.
Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study design was used and 361 teenage girls between 15-19 years in the selected electoral wards at Kuria West Sub County in Migori County, Kenya. Data was collected using administered structured questionnaire, and key informant interview. Quantitative data analysis was conducted using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 and involved univariate and bivariate analysis. Bivariate analysis was done through logistic regression was used to test the significance of the association between the dependent and independent variables (p<0.05). Qualitative data was analyzed by thematic content analysis.
Results: More than two third 249 (69.0%) of respondents had utilized contraceptives such as condoms (33.3%), injection (25.3%), implants (22.9%), and pills (15.7%). Religious affiliation (ꭓ2=5.576, df=1, p=0.018) was significantly associated with utilization of the contraceptives. Additionally, religion supports the use of contraceptives (ꭓ2=0.061, df=1, p=0.804), culture prohibits the use of contraceptives (ꭓ2=1.496, df=2, p=0.473), discuss contraceptive methods with family (ꭓ2=1.423, df=2, p=0.491), and difficult to engage in sexual discussions with my parents/guardian (ꭓ2=2.707, df=2, p=0.258) had no statistical relationship with utilization of the contraceptives.
Conclusions: Central and county government, stakeholders and NGOs should organize health education targeting parents, community and the society which should include, schedules and benefits/importance of utilization of FP services to counter the cultural beliefs.