bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Endophytic Bacterial Communities and Investigation of Core Taxa in Apple Trees
Authors: Lee Yejin , Cho Gyeongjun , Kim Da-Ran , Kwak Youn-Sig
Published: August 2023

ire blight disease, caused by Erwinia amylovora, is a devastating affliction in apple cultivation worldwide. Chemical pesticides have exhibited limited effectiveness in controlling the disease, and biological control options for treating fruit trees are limited. Therefore, a relatively large-scale survey is necessary to develop microbial agents for apple trees. Here we collected healthy apple trees from across the country to identify common and core bacterial taxa. We analyzed the endophytic bacterial communities in leaves and twigs and discovered that the twig bacterial communities were more conserved than those in the leaves, regardless of the origin of the sample. This finding indicates that specific endophytic taxa are consistently present in healthy apple trees and may be involved in vital functions such as disease prevention and growth. Furthermore, we compared the community metabolite pathway expression rates of these endophyte communities with those of E. amylovora infected apple trees and discovered that the endophyte communities in healthy apple trees not only had similar community structures but also similar metabolite pathway expression rates. Additionally, Pseudomonas and Methylobacterium-Methylorobrum were the dominant taxa in all healthy apple trees. Our findings provide valuable insights into the potential roles of endophytes in healthy apple trees and inform the development of strategies for enhancing apple growth and resilience. Moreover, the similarity in cluster structure and pathway analysis between healthy orchards was mutually reinforcing, demonstrating the power of microbiome analysis as a tool for identifying factors that contribute to plant health.
Emotional Lability and Perceived Social Support in Association with Psychological Well-Being Among University Students: An Exploratory Analysis
Authors: Abbas Salbia , Dar Tayyaba , Mir Nadia , Shafique Komal , Zainab Tatheera
Published: August 2023

The Current study examined correlation among emotional lability, perceived social support and psychological well-being of university students. Methods: Cross sectional study with quantitative method was used in the current study. Sample comprised of 300 university students from various backgrounds was recruited through random probability sampling technique. For assessment self-developed demographic sheet with standardized scales Affective Lability Scale, Multi-Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale 42-Items Version were administered. For analysis both descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Results: Results revealed that perceived social support had a positive relationship with psychological well-being(r=0.49**), which means that with increase in social support, psychological well-being begun to improve. Moreover, PSS had negative relationship with emotional lability (r= -0.52**), indicating that emotional instability decreases with the increase of PSS.  Furthermore, results of regression analysis explored that PSS is significant predictor of EL and PWB among university students. Mean score test results indicates that EL and PWB are affected by PSS. Hence, a significant relationship exists between perceived social support and PWB and EL. Conclusions: To conclude it is stated that perceived social support presented role as a moderator in predicting the relationship between emotional lability and psychological well-being.
LÝ LUẬN VỀ SỰ GẮN KẾT CÔNG VIỆC
Authors: Thiên Đỗ Tất
Published: August 2023

Bài viết tổng hợp ba hướng tiếp cận khi nghiên cứu về gắn kết công việc (GKCV) trong các nghiên cứu trên thế giới gồm: (1) GKCV là một trạng thái; (2) GKCV là một hành vi; và (3) GKCV là cấu trúc của các đặc điểm riêng biệt. Dựa trên cách tiếp cận tối ưu nhất - xem GKCV như một trạng thái tâm lý, bài viết cũng xác lập khái niệm GKCV là “trạng thái tâm trí tích cực, thỏa mãn trong công việc của chủ thể khi tham gia vào hoạt động nghề nghiệp và xác lập mối quan hệ nghề nghiệp trong môi trường làm việc của họ, được đặc trưng bởi sức mạnh dành cho công việc, sự cống hiến và sự say mê công việc”. Tương ứng với khái niệm đã xây dựng, bài viết đã chỉ ra ba mặt biểu hiện của GKCV là: (1) sự say mê, (2) sự cống hiến, và (3) sức mạnh dành cho công việc. GKCV có bốn đặc điểm cơ bản: GKCV chỉ trạng thái tâm lý tích cực của chủ thể, GKCV không cố định mà có tính dao động theo thời gian tình huống cụ thể, GKCV có thể được dự báo bởi nhiều yếu tố từ bên trong và bên ngoài của cá nhân và GKCV mang lại nhiều hệ quả đối với cá nhân và tổ chức. Bài viết cũng đề cập đến mô hình yêu cầu - nguồn lực công việc (YC – NLCV), một mô hình có nhiều ảnh hưởng khi nghiên cứu GKCV trong mối quan hệ với các yếu tố có liên quan trong môi trường làm việc của người lao động.
TÍCH HỢP GIÁO DỤC HƯỚNG NGHIỆP TRONG HOẠT ĐỘNG TRẢI NGHIỆM CHỦ ĐỀ STEM ROBOTICS Ở TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
Authors: Nga Nguyen Thanh , Đạt Lê Châu
Published: August 2023

Giáo dục STEM Robotics là hoạt động giáo dục tích hợp đa ngành rất được quan tâm ở các trường THPT hiện nay. Nhiều nghiên cứu trên thế giới đã cho thấy STEM Robotics tác động tích cực đến định hướng nghề nghiệp của học sinh ở nhóm ngành STEM. Trong bài báo này, chúng tôi sẽ xây dựng chủ đề STEM Robotics tích hợp giáo dục hướng nghiệp dựa trên chương trình các môn Vật lí, Tin học, Công nghệ ở trường THPT, từ đó phân tích, đánh giá sự tác động đến định hướng nghề nghiệp của HS theo lý thuyết nhận thức xã hội về nghề nghiệp (SCCT).
The Development of RBL-STEM Learning Materials to Improve Students' Conjecturing Thinking Skills in Solving Resolving Efficient Domination Number and it’s Application on Nutrition Supply of Hydroponic Plants using STGNN
Authors: Mufidah Chalim , . Dafik , Kristiana Arika Indah
Published: August 2023

Conjecturing thinking skills are prediction skills obtained from recognizing patterns of mathematical phenomena or real-life problems. Indicators of conjecturing skills, namely: observing cases, organizing cases, finding and predicting patterns, formulating conjectures, validating conjectures, generalizing conjectures, and justifying conjectures. This research aims to develop RBL learning materials with STEM approach. Learning materials that can support the success of learning activities in improving conjecturing skills must be developed by meeting several criteria, namely valid, practical, and effective. The validity score obtained for each device is 3.53 for the student assignment design with a percentage of 88.33%, 3.46 for the student worksheet with a percentage of 86.54%, and 3.5 for the learning outcomes test with a percentage of 87.5%. The average score of the overall learning implementation observation was 3.78 with a percentage of 94.42%. There were 24 completed students or about 80%, the average score percentage of student activity was 94.42%, and 94.47% of students gave positive responses.
AS DIFICULDADES DE EXPANSÃO DOS MICROEMPREENDEDORES INDIVIDUAIS DO RAMO DE VESTUÁRIO NA CIDADE DE MACEIÓ
Authors: Cavalcante Igor Felipe Aparecido Santos , Mendes Renato Anastácio Valeriano , Fernandes Ana Paula Lima Marques , Omena Márcia Adriana Magalhães , De Lima Márcia Maria Silva
Published: August 2023

Com o surgimento da Lei Complementar n° 123/2006, surgiu um crescimento deste último segmento, este, também chamado de MEI, em suas diversas atividades para enquadramento, o ramo comercial de Vestuário sempre esteve em grande número, entretanto, em meio à esta quantidade, surgem as principais dificuldades. Objetiva-se enfatizar a falta de controle das contas de empresa, na maioria dos casos impedindo que estas empresas possam mudar seu regime de tributação, além da importância da orientação de um contador para a formação de preço. Houve uma pesquisa bibliográfica, estas, com dados fornecidos nos materiais do SEBRAE, dados do próprio portal do empreendedor, livros para obtermos alguns dos conceitos teóricos referente às empresas.
O STF E O LIMITE DAS IMUNIDADES PARLAMENTARES: UMA ANÁLISE DOS CASOS DELCÍDIO DE AMARAL E DANIEL SILVEIRA
Authors: Alves Victorya Carolynne Oliveira , Batista Neto Dilson Cavalcanti
Published: August 2023

Introdução/contextualização: A imunidade parlamentar trás várias discussões dentro do mundo jurídico ao qual se obstina a construir uma sociedade em pleno desenvolvimento para viabilizar a paz social, apresentando uma proposta para contribuir com o desenvolvimento na sociedade que seja capaz de refletir os traços sociais através dos poderes regentes da federação. Objetivo(s): Se objetiva analisar  julgados do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) que estão relacionados com as imunidades parlamentares, para entender seu posicionamento perante as imunidades e apontar a contrariedade dessa atuação em relação a proteção constitucional das imunidades. Desse modo a presente pesquisa examina o contexto histórico das imunidades, avalia o instituto e esclarece o motivo pelo qual são prerrogativas e não privilégios, e esmiúça a imunidade com seus limites legais e jurisprudenciais e sua relativização pela Corte do STF. Método: Foi utilizado o método dedutivo, qual prerroga a alternativa de livre análise e estruturação dos fundamentos da pesquisa atingindo ou não a hipótese, ou ainda construindo uma outra proposição. Desenvolvimento/resultados: Se analisou se analisa os limites jurisprudenciais estabelecidos pelo STF, tendo em perspectiva as balizas legais, partindo do estudo técnico dos casos Daniel Silveira e Delcídio de Amaral. Conclusão/considerações finais: Conclue-se que em determinados atos o STF, apesar de polêmico, agiu conforme sua competência e prerrogativa e em alguns pontos se excede e prejudica a garantia constitucional dos parlamentares.
APLICATIVOS EDUCACIONAIS COMO FERRAMENTAS DE APOIO AO ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM PARA O CONTEÚDO DE MICROBIOLOGIA
Authors: De Sousa Maria Lucidalva Ribeiro , De Freitas Adriana Dantas Gonzaga , Guanãbens Patrícia Ferreira Santos
Published: August 2023

As Tecnologias de Comunicação e Informação tem estado cada vez mais em destaque. O uso destas TICs possibilita recriar experiências e proporciona diferentes práticas com os estudantes de ensino básico através de ambientes virtuais de aprendizagem. O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi realizar o levantamento e análise de sete aplicativos com potencial de ensino dentro do ensino de Biologia, mas especificamente no conteúdo de Microbiologia geral. Foi utilizado o método qualitativo. A pesquisa se desenvolveu em três momentos, realizando as análises das pesquisas de diferentes autores acerca dos assuntos referentes ao uso da tecnologia educacionais, aplicativos e softwares educacionais nas literaturas; a triagem para selecionar os melhores aplicativos disponíveis na loja virtual Play Store, avaliou-se o desempenho, mobilidade, usabilidade e a parte funcional dos apps. Pode-se observar que há diversos aplicativos que podem contribuir de maneira significativa para o ensino de Biologia, mesmos que em parte desses apps ainda não estão adequados para pessoas com necessidades especiais, com as seleções dos apps foi visível essa falta de inclusão, no entanto cabe ao professor preocupado, selecionar e adaptar essas tecnologias em suas aulas, afim de deixá-las mais próximas da realidade desses alunos.
MEU CABELO, MINHA IDENTIDADE PRECONCEITO, RACISMO E DISCRIMINAÇÃO NA ESCOLA ESTADUAL DE ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL VELLA ALVES
Authors: Teixeira Leidiane das Graças de Abreu , Do Rosário Maria José Aviz , Da Silveira Maria Luiza Nunes
Published: August 2023

O estudo tem como objetivo identificar o cabelo com um dos principais motivadores de ações de preconceito, bullyng e racismo na Escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental Maria Luiza Vella Alves. A metodologia utilizada no estudo foi a pesquisa-ação e abordagem qualitativa, após a análise dos resultados foi possível traçar um panorama de como ocorre a informação e a conduta dos estudantes para a realização das ações afirmativas com a questão racial, além de verificar como essa temática é recebida pelos estudantes. Concluímos que, o fenótipo “cabelo”, tratado aqui como característica física, é determinante no processo de exclusão social do estudante em sua vida escolar e, consequentemente, a forma como este indivíduo se mostra e se representa diante do seu grupo social, para a forma como será tratado.  De acordo com analise podemos dizer que, no ambiente escolar, na ausência de um trabalho de conscientização, acaba reforçando a admiração por crianças claras e de cabelo liso. Os relatos de estudantes e dos próprios professores da Escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental Maria Luiza Vella Alves, mostram a preferência por meio da demonstração de afeto pelas crianças com estas características, sendo o oposto com crianças negras de cabelo crespo. A partir dessa constatação, entende-se que há falhas na educação no que diz respeito ao bem-estar social das mesmas. Percebe-se que o problema do racismo e discriminação na escola são naturalizados e muitas das vezes sutis, dificultando seu reconhecimento.
UTILIZAÇÃO DE SUPLEMENTOS ALIMENTARES POR PRATICANTES DE EXERCÍCIOS DE ALTA INTENSIDADE: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Costa Larissa Silva Gradil , Dos Santos Adelcio Machado , Dos Praseres Rosa Alice , De Carvalho Luane Santos , Vasconcelos Anailda Fontenele , Costa Rita de Cássia Gomes , Machado Gabriela Campos Duarte , Pires Thaís Botelho Pacheco , Coelho Júnior Jair Batista , Diniz Carolina Marcondes
Published: August 2023

O aumento da pratica de exercícios físicos associada a manutenção da estética corporal, favorece a adoção do consumo de suplementos alimentares, principalmente pelos praticantes de musculação. O uso de suplementos alimentares atua na complementação da alimentação dos indivíduos saudáveis e fisicamente ativos, com nutrientes, substâncias bioativas, enzimas ou probióticos, isolados ou combinados. Portanto esse estudo tem por objetivo avaliar os fatores associados ao consumo de suplementos alimentares por praticantes de musculação. Através de buscas em base de dados foram encontrados 524 estudos, dos quais 13 foram selecionados para o estudo. Destacam -se pesquisas quantitativas como prevalência metodológicas, bem como as regiões sudoeste, sul e centro-oeste como regiões onde se concentram as pesquisas. Existe uma prevalência no uso dos suplementos alimentares por praticantes de musculação com o objetivo de principal de ganho de massa magra corporal e aumento de força.  Dessa forma, existe uma procura maior pelos suplementos proteicos por indivíduos do sexo masculino, essas substancias são adquiridas sem orientação de um nutricionista, através de indicação de amigos, instrutores e mídia. Portanto, deve-se priorizar a prescrição de suplementos por nutricionistas, pois cabe a estes profissionais orientar e direcionar sobre seu consumo, evitando possíveis riscos à saúde com o mal uso.
ANALISIS LEVERAGE DAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN FARMASI YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Sunreni  , Nova Begawati  , Bakkareng
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh leverage dan ukuran perusahaan  terhadap nilai perusahaan farmasi yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2018-2020. Populasi yang digunakan yaitu seluruh perusahaan farmasi yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2018-2020 sebanyak 12 perusahaan. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling, sehingga sampelnya menjadi 9 perusahaan farmasi. Sumber data penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang diperoleh dari www.idx.co.id. Jenis Data yang digunakan adalah data Kuantitatif. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh adalah Leverage berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan, ukuran perusahaan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Leverage dan ukuran perusahaan secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan.
Methodological proposal to assess management practices for incorporating benchmarking into the chilean construction industry
Authors: Garcia Cristian Opitz , Garrido Jose Luis Salvatierra , Campoverde Tito Oswaldo Castillo , Cárdenas Luis Fernando Alarcón
Published: August 2023

The Chilean construction market has grown considerably in recent years. This progress has generated strong competition among companies, which has forced a constant search for new strategies to generate a continuous improvement of their processes, to achieve better overall results. Among strategies for continuous improvement, it is possible to find tools such as Benchmarking, which involves knowing your own and your competitors’ performance, to meet the  gaps. This research is aimed to develop a methodology for evaluating management practices of construction companies based on interviews which could be used as complement of the previous one developed by the Production Management Centre of the Catholic University of Chile at 2014, which was based on questionnaires. Research methodology consists of a literature review, revision of data collected during previous Benchmarking, definition of criteria to be considered in the new methodology and finally developing a questionnaire to interview managers or department heads to visualize how companies manage aspects such as production planning and scheduling, suppliers and innovation, among others. This is related to previous methodologies used to evaluate management practices worldwide in areas such as education, retail, manufacturing and health. A pilot experience was carried out on two construction companies to assess performance of the new tool in terms of application form, evaluation form, practices evaluated, among others. The interviews were conducted with key positions in the management of the company in areas such as production, quality, suppliers and others. The application of the new methodology allowed to observe major organizational differences between both companies and to understand aspects related to the interviews, such as: time of application, validation questions used, selection of respondents, among others. Previous experience will be used to correct and improve possible mistakes to be used in the future.
REBOOTING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Authors: Verma Dr. Amarjot
Published: August 2023

Traditionally performance management has been a retrospective exercise based on evaluating an employee’s past performance, but with advancement in technology it has become an ongoing process that helps identify and correct performance issues, promoting continuous communication and feedback between peers, employees and managers in order to achieve organizational goals. Whether you’re just planning to start with digital transformation or are already in the middle of the transition process, it pays to know the advantages that await this transformation. When technology changes the business landscape, digitization no longer remains an option, but becomes a prerequisite to remain competitive in an uncertain business environment. Keywords—retrospective, ongoing, organizational goals digitization, competitive.
Role of FDI in Export Growth: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Yadav Jyoti
Published: August 2023

Particularly in the era of globalization, foreign direct investment (FDI) has emerged as a critical engine of economic growth and development for many nations. This study intends to investigate how FDI supports export growth in both developed and developing countries. It explores how FDI influences export performance, including knowledge transfer, market access, production capacity, and spillover effects. The study covers the body of research, empirical studies, and case studies to analyze the link between FDI and export growth. Governments and investors may learn crucial lessons about improving FDI regulations and promoting global commerce by putting light on this issue. Keywords:- FDI, Export growth, Economic growth, development, etc.
Sentimental Analysis Of COVID-19 Vaccination Tweets Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Manasseh Sam
Published: August 2023

Twitter Sentiment Analysis applies sentiment analysis to data in tweets on social media platforms to identify user sentiment. The scope of research in this field has expanded steadily in recent decades. The reason is that the format of tweets is complex and difficult to process. The extremely small Tweet format introduces a whole new set of problems: B. Use of Slang and Acronyms. The global community remains affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with its profound implications for the health and overall welfare of individuals worldwide. Our worldview has changed as a result of the pandemic. A vaccination campaign should be carried out among the population to stop the outbreak of the pandemic. However, people are unsure about vaccination, which is cause for concern. In this study, machine learning techniques were employed to assess the sentiment of public Twitter tweets concerning COVID- 19 vaccination. The researchers utilized two distinct ML methods, namely Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Logistic Regression (LR), to analyze the Twitter data and classify the tweets as either positive or negative. Keywords:Classifier, Twitter, Sentiment Analysis.
ICT integration in teaching and learning: Perceptions and practices in Ghanaian college of education
Authors: Asare Samuel , Emmanuel Mensah Kwadwo , Dankwah Emmanuel Appiah , Eric Abrefah-Mensah
Published: August 2023

This research study investigates the perceptions and practices of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration in teaching and learning within Ghanaian Colleges of Education. With the increasing recognition of ICT as a valuable tool in education, it is crucial to understand how these technologies are being utilized in the context of teacher training institutions, specifically in Ghana. The research employs a qualitative data collection method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather comprehensive insights into the perceptions and practices of ICT integration among college faculty and students. The participants include teacher educators, and pre-service teachers in Ghanaian College of Education. Through thematic analysis, the qualitative data provide a deeper understanding of various stakeholders' attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions toward ICT integration. The findings of this study contribute to the existing body of knowledge on ICT integration in teaching and learning in Ghanaian College of Education. It will shed light on the current practices, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for improvement. The research outcome can inform policy decisions, curriculum development, and professional development initiatives to enhance ICT integration within teacher training programs in Ghana. By addressing the perceptions and practices surrounding ICT integration, this study aspires to support the transformation of teacher education, leading to more proficient and technologically equipped educators prepared for the 21st-century classroom challenges.
Social media’s impact on Generation Z’s purchasing behavior of sustainable products
Authors: Tan Trinh Le , Trang Dao Thi Dai
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of social networks on the consumption behavior of sustainable products among Generation Z. Social networks have evolved into important technologies, making them an unavoidable option for Generation Z and the human race in general. Therefore, it is necessary to comprehensively assess how social networks have influenced the consumption behavior of Gen Z toward sustainable products in order to improve the process of community implementation while improving the quality of social networks and the durability of products. A literature review was conducted of studies linked to the suggested study model, which includes a mix of social network models and external variables influencing Gen Z's purchase of sustainable products via social networks. The suggested model was then tested on a sample of 100 Vietnamese students. Social networking techniques were used to study and evaluate the dataset. The report advises that managers and marketers should employ social media marketing tactics to communicate with Gen Z customers and promote the value of sustainability. Management and marketers should also provide sustainability information and promote sustainable goods on popular social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.
Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu Tentang Pola Makan dengan Status Gizi Balita di Posyandu Desa Sidodadi Kabupaten Madiun
Authors: Armanda Fatimah Indi , . Pariyem , Sa'adah Hamidatus Daris
Published: August 2023

Latar belakang: Pola makan ialah cara dalam mengatur jumlah dan jenis makanan yang seimbang dengan porsi cukup untuk memperbaiki dan meningkatkan status gizi balita. Pengetahuan ibu tentang pola makan berpengaruh terhadap pemberian pola makan yang sehat pada balita, hal ini dikarenakan ibu pemegang peran penting dalam menyediakan makanan untuk keluarga terutama balita. Tujuan: penelitian ini digunakan untuk menganalisis hubungan tingkat pengetahuan ibu tentang pola makan dengan status gizi balita di posyandu Desa Sidodadi Kabupaten Madiun. Metode: menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional, didapatkan sampel sebanyak 57 dengan cara purposive sampling dari 133 populasi ibu yang memiliki balita usia 6-60 bulan. Hasil: didapatkan bahwa sebagian besar ibu balita memilliki pengetahuan tentang pola makan baik dengan status gizi balita baik sebanyak 39 responden (68,4%). Berdasarkan hasil uji Rank Spearman terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan ibu tentang pola makan dengan status gizi balita di Posyandu Desa Sidodadi Kabupaten Madiun dengan nilai signifikan p value = 0,018, menunjukkan hubungan cukup dengan nilai koefisien korelasi r = 0,314. Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan ibu tentang pola makan dengan status gizi balita di Posyandu Desa Sidodadi Kabupaten Madiun. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan ibu mengenai pola makan melalui penyuluhan agar ibu dapat memberikan pola makan yang sehat dengan memantau status gizi balita secara teratur guna menjaga status gizi yang baik dan mencegah terjadinya masalah status gizi pada balita.
Hubungan Antara Kebiasaan Olahraga dan Tingkat Stres Mahasiswi Akper Ngawi dengan Kejadian Dismenore
Authors: . Firda , Nisak Roudhotun , Lukitaningtyas Dika
Published: August 2023

Pendahuluan : Dysmenorrhea ( dismenore ) ialah rasa sakit yang timbul pada saat menstruasi yang bisa mengganggu aktivitas. Di Indonesia angka kejadian dismenore terdiri atas 54,89% dismenore primer dan 9,36% dismenore sekunder. Banyak faktor yang memengaruhi dismenore, salah satunya faktor olahraga dan tingkat stres. Tujuan dari penelitian yakni mengidentifikasi hubungan antara kebiasaan olahraga dan tingkat stres mahasiswi Akper Ngawi dengan kejadian dismenore. Metode : Jenis penelitian ini adalah observasional analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini yakni seluruh mahasiswi Akper Ngawi baik yang mengalami dismenore atau tidak . jumlah sampel 138 responden diambil dengan tehnik simple random sampling. Hasil : Pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hasil uji chi-square menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan antara kebiasaan olahraga dengan (p value 0,920) dan tingkat stres dengan (p value 0,900) dengan kejadian dismenore. Kesimpulan : Peneliti menyarankan perlu ada pendidikan kesehatan kepada mahasiswi tentang dismenore sehingga dapat mengurangi dan mengatasi kejadian dismenore.
Comparison of Positive Premarital Sexual Behavior in Kupang City High School Christian Students
Authors: Manurung Hasanuddin , Kambey Ellen S. , Poluan Agnes Relly
Published: August 2023

Positive premarital sexual behavior is basically the ability of students to carry out sexual activities before marriage such as friendship, beauty, kindness and encouragement without having a relationship before marriage. This study wanted to compare positive premarital sexual behavior in terms of psychological, social and Christian aspects. The research hypothesis that will be answered through this study is that there is a positive and significant relationship between ideal elves and premarital sexual behavior positive for Christian students of Kupang City High School. Data analyzed by simple regression analysis obtained the results of self ideal (X) correlated positively and significantly with positive premarital sexual behavior (Y) of 0.449, which means that increasing self ideal also increases positive premarital sexual behavior in Christian students of Kupang city high school. The magnitude of the coefficient of determination of 20.16%, means that the increase or decrease in positive premarital sexual behavior in Christian students of Kupang City High School by 20.16% can be explained by the number of ideal self through linear relationships whose similarities Y=51.703 + 0.765X.
Reviewer acknowledgements for English Language Teaching, Vol. 16, No. 8, 2023
Authors: Yu Gavin
Published: August 2023

Reviewer acknowledgements for English Language Teaching, Vol. 16, No. 8, 2023
Risk Factors for Urinary Colonization in Patients with Double J Catheters Implanted for Treating Obstructive Urolithiasis
Authors:   Department of Urology, Carol Davila University Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Vintilă Mihai , Spînu Dan , Marcu Dragos ,   Department of Urology, Carol Davila University Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Mischianu Dan , Nica Silvia ,   Emergency University Hospital of Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2023

Background: The highlighting of possible risk factors for urinary colonization in patients with obstructive urolithiasis that needed double J catheters implanted to preserve renal function. Methods: We performed a descriptive, retrospective study, carried
Issues and Challenges for Epidemic Diseases Act of India, 1897: A Literature Review
Authors: Phadnis Sameer
Published: August 2023

The current pandemic of COVID-19 has brought forth issues salient to the epidemic diseases act of India, 1897 like ambiguous terminology, lack of defined criteria for its application, and dearth of features regarding adequate response to threats arising due to communicable diseases for public health. The public health law has an important role in the control of communicable diseases. Constraining individual rights is inherent to public health law which necessitates striking a balance between the coercive aspect of public health law and the common good.  Adhering to ethical principles relevant to public health law and valid limitations on human rights as per international covenants is imperative for public health law. A tabular summary of articles published about the epidemic diseases act, of 1897 highlights the need for urgent reform in the legislation. Suggestions to achieve congruence between the epidemic diseases act of India, 1897, and ethical principles for public health law are provided.
Utility of Expert Panel to Identify Preventable Perinatal Deaths: Results from Audit Based Interventional Study in Two Districts of Karnataka State, India
Authors: H N Harsha Kumar , Baliga Shantaram B , Kushtagi Pralhad , Kamath Nutan , Rao Sucheta S
Published: August 2023

Background: India has child death review which misses the information from private hospitals and community. Community based perinatal death auditing is required to identify preventable perinatal deaths. The objectives are to know utility of expert panel in an audit-based approach to identify 1). preventable perinatal deaths, 2) Risk factors in cases of perinatal deaths
Methodology: Perinatal death auditing was conducted in two districts of Karnataka state. As a part of audit system, an expert panel consisting of paediatricians and obstetricians was formed for each district. The panel met every month and received information about perinatal deaths occurring in the hospitals (government and private) apart from the community in these districts. The panel considered available information about survival chances and care provided to decide if a perinatal death was preventable, possibly preventable or not preventable.
Results: Proportion Of identified preventable and possibly preventable perinatal deaths in Koppal District (60%, 20%) was higher than Dakshina Kannada district (34.4%, 30.2%). The proportion preventable intranatal and neonatal risks in Koppal District (79%, 66%) was higher than Dakshina Kannada District (47%, 19%).
Conclusion: Expert panel is useful to identify preventable perinatal deaths. The pattern of risk identified has implications for improvements in quality of care provided to high-risk cases.
On the Concept of Knowledge in Artistic Research. Summary
Authors: Bödeker Till
Published: August 2023

Some theories of artistic research (AR) assume that AR can generate specific knowledge that is equivalent to scientific knowledge. How this claim is justified is traced and critically examined on the basis of the theories of Jens Badura, Anke Haarmann, Dieter Mersch and Henk Borgdorff. The entire article was published in German in the journal Mythos-Magazin.
Oliver Thie: Drawing as Research. Part I
Authors: Tepe Peter , Thie Oliver
Published: August 2023

In conversation with Peter Tepe, Oliver Thie speaks in detail about his project Oliarus polyphemus. Part I discusses: previous science-related works – his cooperation with the Natural History Museum, Berlin – working with the scanning electron microscope – a collage showing the entire animal in thousandfold magnification for the first time – experts’ reactions. Part II deals with: our understanding of “the draughtsman’s interpretations” – an interest in things unnoticed by science – entomologists’ perspectives on the drawings – the self-identification as a researching draughtsman – the relationship to artistic research.
Need for Postdigitalization in (South) Africa: Role(s) of Education Leaders
Authors: Uleanya Chinaza
Published: August 2023

Considering the debate on preference between digitalization and postdigitalization, this study which is a concept note is undertaken. This is in attempt to explore the roles of education leaders if postdigitalization is to be preferred and promoted. Digitalization which is characterised by high technology use is regarded as tool for repair and solution to prevailing challenges such as inequality, unemployment, poverty, among others tends not to be experienced optimally as envisaged. Meanwhile, one of its major drivers remains the education sector. Conversely, the concept of Ubuntu which is used to express brotherhood remains a major phenomenon in the African continent. Thus, the need to consider postdigitalization as a remedy towards harnessing some of the benefits of digitalization together with those of Ubuntu. This is majorly because in postdigitalization more of the focus remains on humans which is the case with Ubuntu compared to digitalization which considers technology more than people.
The Humility of the King (Old Testament Readings on the Eve of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem)
Authors: Kancheva Stefka
Published: August 2023

The solemn entry of the Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem is described by the four evangelists. With the Lord's entrance into Jerusalem, the road to His suffering begins. The worship glorifies Christ as God and King - Victor and Saviour, but it also mentions the coming Passover and voluntary suffering. The feast, located after the Great Lent and preceding Holy Week and Pascha, has a distinctly eschatological character. Three Old Testament readings (paroemias) are read on the eve of Palm Sunday: Gen. 49:1-2, 8-12, Zeph. 3:14-19, and Zech. 9:9-15. The paper presents an interpretation of the pericopes through the writings of the Holy Fathers and the hymnography of the Orthodox Church. The theme of the humility of the King is a kind of "gateway" to the next Holy Week, when the Creator of heaven and earth will suffer and die at the hands of His creatures in order to conquer death and exalt the nature of Adam.
Learning Computational Logic through Geometric Reasoning
Authors: Gopal Тadepalli
Published: August 2023

Computers control everyday things ranging from the heart pacemakers to voice controlled devices that form an integral part of many appliances. Failures related to computers regularly cause disruption, damage and occasionally death. Computational logic establishes the facts in a logical formalism. It attempts to understand the nature of mathematical reasoning with a wide variety of formalisms, techniques and technologies. Formal verification uses mathematical and logical formalisms to prove the correctness of designs. Formal methods provide the maturity and agility to assimilate the future concepts, languages, techniques and tools for computational methods and models. The quest for simplification of formal verification is never ending. This summary report advocates the use of geometry to construct quick conclusions by the human mind that can be formally verified if necessary.
Factors Affecting Heart Rate Variability
Authors: Gospodinova Evgeniya , Negreva Mariya , Noev Nikolay
Published: August 2023

The heart rate is individual for each person and it is influenced by various factors that lead to its increase or decrease. Good cardiac function is a prerequisite for a healthy life, and heart rate variability (HRV) analysis is a powerful tool for assessing the autonomic nervous system (ANS), in which the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems interact to regulate cardiac function of the vascular system. A high HRV is associated with a good state of health, while a low HRV is associated not only with pathological conditions in the activity of the cardiovascular system, but also with a number of other factors, such as: overweight, type 2 diabetes, stress and others. Tracking HRV over time and matching segments of data related to specific activities or life events can provide unique information about a person's physical and psychological health. On the basis of the obtained results, it can be concluded that the indices of HRV can be used as non-specific indicators of the impact of factors of a different nature on the human body.
Privacy Preserving Techniques and Their Applications in Elearning
Authors: Ivanova Malinka , Trifonova Iskra
Published: August 2023

The paper summarizes contemporary methods and techniques for privacy preservation as some challenging issues are analyzed and presented. A bibliometric approach is utilized in order for the "big picture" to be outlined, showing current research status and trending topics. The bibliographic data are taken from scientific database Scopus and processed through specialized software. In addition, a detailed review is also performed to classify problems and solutions in the area of privacy preservation. Special attention is given to possibilities for data privacy protection in intelligent eLearning environments. The role of machine learning for creating more secure data models is pointed out. A conceptual model, summarizing the findings, is proposed.
Cyber Security to Android Mobile Devices
Authors: Shterev Yordan , Kolev Kaloyan
Published: August 2023

This article presents, summarizes, and develops cybersecurity technology concepts for Android mobile devices according to the current state of the problem. Based on the OSI model for android mobile devices, security protocols and applications, and also the main vulnerabilities and threats on the other hand, the current defenses against cyber attacks are revealed.
La notalgia parestésica, quizás no tan infrecuente
Authors: Blanquer Gregori José F. Javier , López Oliver María
Published: August 2023

La notalgia parestésica (NP) es una neuropatía poco conocida caracterizada por un prurito intenso y crónico en la parte media y superior de la espalda. Una mácula hipercrómica y un prurito paraescapular del lado izquierdo que el paciente puede alcanzar con su mano dominante es altamente sugestivo de NP.
La NP puede presentar un curso clínico crónico con remisiones y recaídas, lo que puede tener un efecto significativo en el estado del paciente y su calidad de vida.
La NP tiene una presentación dermatológica, pero no existe una patología dermatológica primaria, debiendo considerarse como un signo cutáneo, de esta una neuropatía en la que se desconoce su origen ni si es radicular o periférica.
La NP se observa con mayor frecuencia en mujeres de mediana edad. No tiene preferencia racial o geográfica. Aunque la presentación unilateral es más frecuente, también puede ser bilateral y asociarse a hiperqueratosis, xerosis o liquenificación.
A pesar de los tratamientos disponibles, sigue existiendo una necesidad insatisfecha de tratamientos eficaces. Es una enfermedad generalmente crónica y no curable con períodos de exacerbación y de remisión que conlleva una evaluación multidisciplinar.
Se dispone de un algoritmo de tratamiento que puede servir como base para abordar la NP con una perspectiva más amplia basada en la literatura científica y que puede ayudar a estandarizar y mejorar la atención de estos pacientes.
No se debe olvidar que en pacientes jóvenes o con historia familiar de NP puede hacer sospechar una asociación con neoplasia endocrina múltiple tipo 2a (NEM2a).
Pressupostos teóricos e metodológicos da docência: as concepções de professoras de pré-escola do município de Santa Rosa/RS
Authors: Cogo Janaína Raquel , Kuhn Martin
Published: August 2023

Este artigo resulta de pesquisa desenvolvida em curso de Mestrado em Educação e investigou os pressupostos teóricos e metodológicos presentes nas narrativas sobre o trabalho pedagógico de professoras que atuam em turmas de pré-escola da educação infantil. Assume-se que o conhecimento sistemático dos pressupostos teóricos e metodológicos é requisito para o trabalho docente. A pesquisa, de abordagem qualitativa, apoiou-se em uma perspectiva hermenêutica, envolvendo pesquisa de campo. A técnica utilizada para a produção de dados foi a entrevista semiestruturada, com oito (8) professoras atuantes em turmas de pré-escola da educação infantil na rede municipal de ensino do município de Santa Rosa/RS. O estudo concluiu que há diferentes perspectivas teóricas e metodológicas que sustentam as narrativas das professoras investigadas, revelando a necessidade de aprofundamento acerca da especificidade do campo da educação infantil ainda sob forte influência do campo do ensino fundamental.
A metodologia de Lean Office aplicada em uma gerência de projetos
Authors: Machado Campos e Souza Alice , Machado Gonçalves Ingrith Cristina , Dos Santos Ribeiro Luara , Dos Santos Ricardo Alex
Published: August 2023

Este relato técnico descreve a implantação da metodologia Lean Office como uma estratégia de otimização de processos em uma gerência de projetos do Sistema Industriallie. A metodologia Lean Office utiliza dos preceitos já reconhecidos do Lean Manufacturing aplicados em um ambiente administrativo com características específicas. Amplamente difundido em processos de manufatura, torna-se um desafio otimizar processos e reduzir desperdícios em áreas administrativas, onde a tangibilidade destas tarefas é ainda mais complexa. A metodologia foi aplicada em um dos programas estratégicos da gerência, com ampla atuação no estado e elevada complexidade de fluxo de informações. O trabalho contemplou ferramentas como o Princípio de Pareto e Mapeamento do Fluxo de Valor para priorização e tomadas de decisão quanto aos ajustes a serem feitos, alinhado com a alta gestão, definição da equipe de implementação, definição das atividades que agregam e não agregam valor, estudo dos conceitos e ferramentas Lean, construção do mapa como representação visual utilizando um conjunto de ícones, determinação das métricas, desenvolvimento da melhoria contínua, entendimento das demandas, criação dos planos de ações e implementação de melhorias. Os resultados alcançados promoveram a diminuição de burocracias e a exclusão de atividades de baixo valor agregado, levando para os clientes e parceiros maior agilidade na sua atuação.
Identificação e importância dos stakeholders em projetos de engenharia no âmbito de concessão rodoviária
Authors: Tessarotto Reis Schewinsky Daniel , Kniess Cláudia Terezinha , Martini Sandro , Picolo Salvador Renan
Published: August 2023

As concessões rodoviárias contribuem para o desenvolvimento do setor de serviços e de construção, atraindo investidores internacionais e gerando milhares de empregos. As partes interessadas (stakeholders) possuem um papel fundamental no desenvolvimento dos projetos de engenharia que subsidiam os valores dos investimentos das empresas que prestam o serviço de concessões visando obter um retorno lucrativo. A presente pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar e analisar a importância das partes interessadas nos projetos de concessão de rodovias. Foi realizada uma pesquisa exploratória com abordagem qualitativa e estratégia de pesquisa estudos de casos múltiplos. Os projetos analisados foram (a) Dispositivo de Retorno, (b) Duplicação de Rodovia e (c) Posto Geral de Fiscalização no estado de São Paulo. Os dados primários foram coletados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com os profissionais que atuaram nos projetos selecionados. Os dados secundários foram obtidos por meio de análise documental de documentos e registros dos projetos. Foi possível identificar as partes interessadas nos projetos de engenharia no âmbito de concessão rodoviária em estudo, bem como a sua importância. A pesquisa contribuiu para que as organizações conheçam as partes interessadas, podendo dar maior ênfase naquelas de maior importância para cada tipo de empreendimento, auxiliando para uma gestão mais efetiva.
Toxic effects of the crude methanolic extract of Austroplenckia populnea leaves and fractions on the growth of Spodoptera frugiperda
Authors: Pires Junior Walter , Silva Arin Lauanny Eloá Silva Arin , Menezes Antônio Carlos Severo , Jesus Flávio Gonçalves , Rocha Ednaldo Cândido , Araújo Márcio Silva
Published: August 2023

The aim of the current study is to assess the toxicity of Austroplenckia populnea leaf extracts towards the Spodoptera frugiperda population in laboratory conditions. Initially, a crude methanolic extract was obtained from dried leaves of A. populnea. This extract was fractionated using hexane, ethyl acetate, and then methanol. Neonate S. frugiperda larvae were isolated in plastic containers and fed (once) on corn leaf fragments treated with crude and fractions of the investigated plant extracts. The life cycle of the larvae treated with the extracts was monitored. In addition to the intake of leaves treated with the plant extracts, such variables as larval and pupal mortality rate, larval and pupal weight, and larval, pupal, and adult stage duration were evaluated. The crude, hexane, and methanol extract fractions exerted an antixenosis effect on the feeding behaviour of neonate S. frugiperda larvae. A significant antibiosis effect was observed for the hexane fraction of the A. populnea extract, since all of its concentrations promoted a S. frugiperda larval mortality rate differing from that observed for the control. The pupal mortality rate was low, but it did not differ significantly from the mortality rate observed for the control treatment, which was nil. The larvicidal effect of the A. populnea leaf extract, mainly of its hexane fraction, has indicated its potential to be used in integrated S. frugiperda management programs.