bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of Flood Risk Areas and Carbon Sink Areas in The Scope of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation: Case Study Of Çiğli, İzmir
Authors: Gümrükçü Selim Utku , Gönüllü Sütçüoğlu Gökçe , Gündel Hande , Kalaycı Önaç Ayşe
Published: June 2023

With the industrial revolution, the boundaries of urban and rural areas have expanded and the rural periphery has disappeared. Structural areas and transportation networks have dominated the cities and the spaces with natural character have begun to wear out. On the basis of this, increasing heavy metals and the inability of nature to renew itself have started to bring the phenomenon of climate change to the agenda. The decrease in the rate of green areas in cities and the loss of function of wetlands with strong natural characteristics have caused the ecosystem services not to continue throughout the city and countryside.

Çiğli District emerges as an important example for analyzing the interaction between the natural environment and the built environment, as it has been exposed to rapid industrialization and housing and contains an important Ramsar Site. Today, the biggest problems of Çiğli are the increasing amount of carbon and the flood risk. Within the scope of the study, areas with flood risk throughout Çiğli district were determined, in addition to this, the areas with the highest carbon emissions were determined and solution suggestions were presented.
THERMALLY-OPTICALLY-THERMALLY STIMULATED LUMINESCENCE
Authors: Akpan Dianabasi , Ekpo Sunday , Effiong Christopher , Aka Mfoniso
Published: June 2023

A three-stage energy band model was studied. The model consists of electrons thermally stimulated from the ground state to the first excited state, after which they were optically stimulated into the second excited state and they were finally stimulated thermally into the conduction band. A set of simultaneous differential equations was generated from the models and three assumed conditions were applied to this model, which they were solved analytically and analytical expressions were obtained. The same set of simultaneous equations were solved numerically using ode 15s MATLAB solver. When considering first-order peaks, the kinetic parameters obtained were found to be in good agreement with the analytical expressions. But when considering non first-order peaks, the kinetic parameters obtained numerically were not in good agreement with the analytical expressions and explanations had been given. Second-order peaks could not be obtained despite careful selection of the kinetic parameters because the traps were quickly saturated and the quasi- equilibrium conditions assumed could no longer be satisfied. The stability of the excited TA-OSL signals produced by the model was also studied. The real stability of the excited TA-OSL signals produced by this model was found to be about 46 million years.
Pelatihan Pengembangan Media Inovatif Berbasis Hypercontent bagi Guru SD
Authors: Hotimah Hotimah , Raihan Siti , Amrah Amrah , Atjo Syamsuryani Eka Putri , AP Nurfaizah
Published: June 2023

Pelatihan pengembangan multimedia pembelajaran yang inovatif ini bermitra dengan guru-guru sekolah dasar yang tergabung dalam ranting SD Muhammadiyah Kota Makassar. Adapun permasalah mitra yang dihadapi yaitu media pembelajaran yang tersedia sangat minim terutama kurangnya kemampuan guru dalam membuat multimedia pembelajaran berbasis hypercontent. Adapun pelatihan dilakukan dengan metode ICARE (Introduction, Connection, Application, Reflection, Extension). Tim pengabdi memberikan pelatihan kepada 29 peserta, dimana guru-guru dibelajarkan dalam menggunakan beberapa platform online seperti Canva, Wordwall, dan Quizziz dalam membuat media pembelajaran hypercontent. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi kegiatan terkait kepuasan pelaksanaan pelatihan dapat diketahui bahwa skor perolehan untuk masing-masing indikator adalah 7.0 untuk indikator kualitas pelaksanaan pelatihan, sekor 7,9 untuk kualitas materi pelatihan, dan skor 7,6 untuk kualitas materi pelatihan.
Automated diagnosis and treatment planning in dentistry
Authors: Aziz Salman , Adnan Kashif , Fatemah Hijab , Farrukh Umair , Rathore Ehsan , Umer Muhammad
Published: June 2023

This study aims to investigate the perceptions and experiences regarding automated diagnosis and treatment planning in dentistry. The field of automated diagnosis and treatment planning is rapidly evolving, leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to enhance patient care and outcomes. However, there is a need to understand the perspectives of dental professionals regarding the adoption and implementation of these automated systems. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 100 dentists from various dental practices to gather data on their familiarity, usage, and perceptions of automated diagnosis and treatment planning. The survey also explored the perceived benefits, challenges, and future implications of automated systems in dental care. Preliminary findings indicate that the majority of dentists in the sample (80%) have some level of familiarity with automated diagnosis and treatment planning. However, only 45% reported actively using such systems in their practice. Among the dentists using automated systems, the most commonly cited benefits include time-saving (60%), enhanced accuracy (55%), and improved treatment planning (50%). Challenges associated with the adoption of automated systems were also identified.
Business Development Fund Services and Performance of Women Farming Projects in Rwanda: A Case of Fromagerie Izihirwe Project, Rutsiro District
Authors:   Mount Kenya University, Rwanda, Olive Tuyizere , Njenga Gitahi ,   Mount Kenya University, Rwanda
Published: June 2023

This study sought to assess the contribution of business development fund services and performance of women farming projects with a case of Fromagerie Izihirwe Project. Specifically, the study was guided by the following specific objective: To determine the effect of accessibility of financial resources on the performance of Fromagerie Izihirwe Project, to assess the effect of training on the performance of Fromagerie Izihirwe Project, to evaluate the effect of networking on the performance of Fromagerie Izihirwe Project. Descriptive research design was applied because it helped the researcher to analyze the contribution of Business Development Fund’s services on the performance of women project; the target population was 57 employees of Fromagerie Izihirwe Cooperative. By using census, the sample size was 57 who were involved in project performance to provide the needed information. A questionnaire, containing close-ended questions was used as primary data collection tool and documentary review applied for collecting secondary data. The collected data analyzed by using SPSS version 21 for the mean, standard deviation, correlation and regression analysis. The presentation of findings was done by using tables, the pilot study was performed to test validity and reliability of instruments used in data collection. The findings showed that there is strong positive correlation between financial resources and performance of Fromagerie Izihirwe project at .871. On the other training program is correlated to performance of Fromagerie Izihirwe project at .853 while networking is correlated with performance of Fromagerie Izihirwe Project at .824. The results showed Business Development Fund Services influence performance of Fromagerie Izihirwe project multiple regression of R2=83.5%. In conclusion, Business Development Fund Services play great role to the performance of women farming project through various support offered to the project such as accessibility of financial resources, provision of training and creation of networking. The study recommended that Fromagerie Izihirwe project to increase the level of revenues as the way of reducing poverty. Keywords: Business Development Fund, Performance, Accessibility, Training, Networking
“Bright pink fluffy things”: Gay speakers’ constructions of ‘effeminate gay men’ and the potential bases for their marginalisation
Authors: Walton Chris
Published: June 2023

This article is concerned with gendered constructions of ‘gay men’. Two excerpts, taken from the transcripts of focus group discussions with men on the topic of men and emotions, are subjected to discourse analysis to identify the discursive resources and the ideological relationships that are invoked in the construction of ‘effeminate gay men’. This construction is shown to be a potential source of humour and, through the discourse of attractiveness, to constitute the basis for discrimination and marginalisation. Importantly, these resources and the constructions and subject positions they constitute are invoked by speakers who self-identified as ‘gay men’. Thus, the analysis demonstrates both the power and appeal of ‘hegemonic’ constructions of gender for speakers who might themselves be subject to ‘gender’x discrimination.
Butch lesbians and the struggle with recognition
Authors: Jalas Kristiina
Published: June 2023

This paper investigates several meanings of (mis)recognition relevant to butch lesbians, using the work of butch writers on gender misrecognition, Judith Butler’s theorisation of hate speech, and Jessica Benjamin’s work on recognition and intersubjectivity. Butch lesbianism or lesbian masculinity is understood as a second-order gender category describing some lesbians’ feelings of ‘masculinity’ and distance from the primary gender categories masculinity and femininity. Using the example of misrecognition in public toilets I highlight how Butler’s and Benjamin’s ideas can enrich our understanding of lesbian identities. Finally, I suggest that (mis)recognition is a fruitful avenue for further psychosocial exploration of homophobia and heterosexism, and relevant to investigations of the ways that the continuing power of gender norms shape lesbian experiences.
Ignorance is bliss? Undergraduate students and lesbian and gay culture
Authors: Ellis Sonia J.
Published: June 2023

Empirical studies exploring prejudice against lesbians and gay men are well represented in the psychological literature. However, discussion around knowledge and awareness of lesbian and gay culture and history as a form of prejudice appears to be absent from the psychological literature. The purpose of the study reported here was to explore awareness of specific aspects of lesbian and gay culture and history (for example, symbols, organisations and historically significant places). A convenience sample of 101 students completed a short open-response questionnaire asking them about specific lesbian and gay places, organisations and symbols (for example, ‘What is Stonewall?’, ‘What does the pink triangle symbolise?’). Findings of the study indicated that respondents had an extremely limited knowledge of lesbian and gay culture and history. The implications of the findings for maintaining lesbian and gay community and for securing recognition within human rights discourse are discussed.
Inside and outside of the dilemma: Perspectives from a heterosexual ally, academician and clinician
Authors: Ritter Kathleen
Published: June 2023

What follows is the paper that Kathleen Ritter presented at the Critical Sexology Seminar on Sexual SelfDisclosure and Outness in Academia and the Clinic on 15 February, 2006, at London South Bank University.
‘Like a wall coming down’: Experiencing homosexuality as Mormon returned missionaries
Authors: Montenegro Jose Miguel
Published: June 2023

This study attempted to explore the ‘coming out’ experiences of gay men affiliated with the Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon) Church, and who once were missionaries for their church. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was chosen as the method of data analysis. Three self-identified gay men were interviewed over the telephone and their discourses tape-recorded and transcribed. Five main themes emerged from the data: (1) heterosexuality as ideal; (2) awareness of own sexuality; (3) becoming a Missionary; (4) enduring gay feelings; and (5) embracing a gay lifestyle. Overall, participants experienced early in life the stigma that their church has on homosexuality, and felt failure and despair for sometime after returning from their mission. In the end, they have prioritized their sexuality over religion but are hopeful that the LDS church will one day accept gay people without trying to change their sexuality.
Out from the margins: Towards more inclusive university teaching and learning practices for lesbian, gay and bisexual psychology students
Authors: Hodges Ian
Published: June 2023

This article explores the experiences of LGB students via a brief report of selected findings from qualitative studies carried out by the Westminster Diversity in Education Research group (WiDER). These studies show that LGB students often feel marginalised and, to some extent, excluded from the departmental and university environment and have concerns over the lack of LGB-related material in course curricula. However, we also found that students described an overall positive experience of taking a psychology degree and a positive evaluation of the discipline itself. In addition to the implementation of concrete policies and procedures for more inclusive learning and teaching practices, universities must also recognise the distinctive needs and experiences of LGB students in higher education in order to create positive change.
Psychology of Sexualities: Past, present and future directions
Authors:   Adam Jowett in conversation with Elizabeth Peel (Chair of the Psychology of Sexualities Section)
Published: June 2023

Professor Elizabeth Peel, the Chair of the Psychology of Sexualities Section, has been involved in the Section since its inception. She was the Editor of the Section’s previous publication, the Lesbian and Gay Psychology Review, and has gone on to publish prolifically in the field. Liz has published three books in the psychology of sexualities field including Out in Psychology (Clarke & Peel, 2007) which won a distinguished book award in 2012 from the American Psychological Association’s Division 44 and the first undergraduate textbook in lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) psychology (Clarke et al., 2010) which won a British Psychological Society book prize in 2013. She has also won several prizes from the Section including the 2012 research prize. Her latest book focuses on ageing and sexualities with Rosie Harding (Peel & Harding, 2016). In March 2015, I interviewed Elizabeth about her role as Chair of the Section and her views on the current state of the field. What follows is an edited version of our conversation.
Practitioner Award Winner 2014: Breaking taboos around sexuality in mental health
Authors: Fairbank Sarah
Published: June 2023

Sarah Fairbank, winner of the Psychology of Sexualities Section 2014 ‘Practitioner Award’, discusses her work to raise awareness of issues of sexuality within mental health services.
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Psychology: Past, current and future agendas
Authors: Barry Chung Y. , Klann Elyssa
Published: June 2023

In this article we provide an overview of international lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) psychology. We first highlight some international milestones of LGBT issues, followed by a discussion of the impact of LGBT psychology globally, including topics of the nature of sexual orientation and gender identity, sexual and gender identity development, depathologisation and decriminalisation of LGBT persons, discrimination and oppression, work discrimination and career issues, military service, HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention, same-sex relationships and marriages, parenting rights, LGBT children and youth, cultural diversity and intersectionality of identities, media representation issues, training of mental health service providers, conversion therapy, and policy statements and social justice advocacy of professional organisations. We conclude the article with a proposed future agenda for education and training, research, practise, and advocacy.
The Transitioning Process: The transitioning experiences of trans men
Authors: Atnas Catherine , Milton Martin , Archer Stephanie
Published: June 2023

This study explored the experiences of trans men in the UK. The focus of this article is the relevant findings and implications related to the ‘Transitioning Process’. The findings presented here form part of a larger qualitative investigation of the experiences of 11 transgendered individuals using a grounded theory approach. Two major themes emerged in terms of the transitioning process: (a) accessing support; and (b) transitioning requires strength and resilience. Within these themes is the interplay of other factors, including: having systems in place; seeing positive outcomes; specific support; others’ positive reactions; and conversely: power imbalances; fear; passing; and others’ negative reactions. There are specific implications for psychological practice, including improving accessibility, flexibility of treatment and longer-term psychological care. The study has also uncovered important themes around gender identity, which we hope may guide future research.
Same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption: Socio-political context of the rights of gay and lesbian people in Belgium
Authors: Scali Thérèse , D’Amore Salvatore
Published: June 2023

Belgium is considered as being in the forefront of a number of rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT). In the 1990s, the law on legal cohabitation made it possible for same-sex couples to draw up cohabitation contracts. Belgium then became the second country in Europe to authorise marriage between same-sex partners in 2003, as well as opening up access to parenthood in 2006. The aim of this paper is to describe the changes that have taken place in Belgian legislation from traditional family law through to the opening up of marriage and parenthood to same-sex couples, analysing the arguments which have been put forward in support and against it, as well as the potential rationale behind shared agendas. It will also describe the emergence of the LGBT movement in Belgium, the various non-governmental organisations that are active in the country and the role they play. An overview of current events will be presented (changes in the number of marriages, divorces and adoptions in Belgium). Finally, the paper will discuss the issues concerning social acceptance of same-sex couples and families, and the challenges that LGBT people living in Belgium still have to face.
The appearance potency of gay and straight men’s websites
Authors: Jankowski Glen S. , Slater Amy , Tiggemann Marika , Fawkner Helen
Published: June 2023

Gay men’s greater body dissatisfaction, compared to straight men’s, has been explained as a result of gay men’s more ‘appearance potent’ subculture. This study aimed to critically appraise this explanation by assessing images of men and women for their physical characteristics and objectification across 8 popular gay and straight men’s dating and porn websites. 1415 images of men and 741 images of women across the website’s main pages were coded. Results showed that the gay men’s websites featured more images of men that were appearance-ideal, nude, and sexualised in comparison to the straight men’s websites. With the converse true for straight men’s websites. These results highlight the continuing need to develop and provide interventions that critique the appearance potency of popular media, particularly so for gay men.
Sugar and snails: A psychologist’s fictionalisation of psychology, gender and sexualities
Authors: Goodwin Anne
Published: June 2023

Clinical Psychologist turned fiction author Anne Goodwin discusses her change of career and her experiences of writing her debut novel about a transgendered psychologist.
SIMULTANEOUS UV METHOD DEVELOPMENT FOR DETERMINATION OF ROTIGOTINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND RASAGILINE MESYLATE
Authors: M. Patel Shivani , L. Jha Lalit ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Parul University, P.O. Limda, Taluka Waghodia, Vadodara – 391 760, Gujarat, India
Published: June 2023

A precise, accurate analytical UV spectroscopic method has been developed for simultaneous estimation of rotigotine hydrochloride and rasagiline mesylate by using first order derivative spectroscopy. 50 µg mL-1 solutions of both drugs were scanned in the range of 200-800 nm and the first order overlain spectra of both drugs to check zero crossing points. Rotigotine hydrochloride showed zero crossing point at 239 nm where and rasagiline mesylate showed at 273 nm. Six-point calibration curves shown linearity in 2-12 µg mL-1 concentration range for rotigotine hydrochloride and 10-60 µg mL-1 concentration range for rasagiline mesylate. Regression equation obtained for both drugs were used further for determination of concentration in accuracy studies and developed product. In bulk drugs, rasagiline mesylate showed recovery of 98.33-100.93 % and rotigotine hydrochloride showed recovery of 101-103 %. The results obtained from analysis were validated according to ICH guidelines and were found at up to the mark.
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL EVALUATION OF NOVEL BIS-HETERO CYCLIC DERIVATIVES
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Vadlamudi, Guntur – 522 213, Andhra Pradesh, India, K. Konidala Sathish , Kamala Govindarao , Nagarajan Srinivasan , R. Gunna Durga
Published: June 2023

The present research outlines a series of bis-hetero cyclic derivatives (a1-6) synthesized from methyl-1-(2, 5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl) -6- methyl -2- oxo -4- phenyl -1, 2, 3, 4- tetrahydro pyrimidine -5- carboxylate treated with different aromatic aldehydes under acidic environment. The synthesized titled derivatives were confirmed by determination of physicochemical properties, by different spectral data and they were evaluated for in vitro antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans organisms at 25, 50, 100 µg mL-1 concentrations using streptomycin and fluconazole as reference standard drug respectively, through cup plate method. The in vitro antimicrobial assay results indicated that the derivatives a1, a2 and a3 showed significant antimicrobial activity, whereas the remaining derivatives showed moderate antimicrobial activities compared to the standard drugs. Further extension of this research to the cellular level is required to describe the mechanism of action, efficacy, and structural activity of these derivatives for antimicrobial activity.
Role of Vitamin C and Citrus Fruits on Urinary Tract Infections in Owerri, Imo State of Nigeria
Authors: Okoroiwu G. I. A. , Ubosi I. N.
Published: June 2023

Complementary and alternative medicine has been recognized as an effective approach for the treatment of urinary tract infections by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This experimental descriptive study assessed the role of Vitamin C and Citrus fruits on Urinary Tract Infections in Owerri. A total of 384 participants comprising men and women residing in Owerri, ranging from 18 to 70 years were selected using random sampling technique. The data were collected using self-structured interview questionnaire as well as the experimental results, and were analyzed using simple percentages and Odds Ratio. Out of 384 participants,126(32.8%) of them had urinary tract infections, 26.3% males were infected, while, 39.2% of the females had infections. Of the 107 participants who were consuming Vitamin C and Citrus fruits, 92.5% (OR=3.8) of them had no bacterial infection growth; out of 90 participants of those on Vitamin C alone, 77.8%(OR=2.4) had no infection, as 60.0%(OR=1.8) of those on fruits alone had no infection, while, those without Vitamin C and Citrus fruits had the highest growth infection rate of 65.5%. The result revealed sharp differences in the rate of prevention of growths of infection among the four groups of the participants. The dataanalysis, showed that there was statistical significance (p=0.05) in the rate of prevention of urinary tract infection growth rates among the four groups. It is pertinent, to create more awareness among the population in the locality and indeed in the general populace on the importance of Vitamin C and Citrus fruits.
The Investigation of Pandemics and their Impact on the World Socio-Economic Map
Authors: MASTROGIANNI Maria , KAITELIDOU Daphne , KATSOULAS Theodoros
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Pandemics and epidemics have always been an important part of human history, affecting millions of people around the world. At an international, European and national level, huge sums of money are being spent on combating these crises in order to battle and prevent their spread. Aim: The study of the pandemics that have struck humanity, as well as finding and identifying the extent of the social and economic impact they have had on the affect- ed countries. Method: A systematic review of papers published up until August 2020 was conducted. Search was performed on PubMed, Medline, Scopus, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar and the keywords used were "pandemic", "epidemic", "socio-economic impact" and "infectious dis- eases". The criteria for inclusion in this review were the calculation by researchers of the economic and social impact of a pandemic. Results: Only 36 of the scientific papers retrieved met the criteria for inclusion in this review. The 18 studies assessed the extent of the social impact of pandemics in the affected countries and the other 18 assessed their economic conse- quences in the states and in the global market. Conclusions: Pandemics have significant socio-economic impact: mental health disorders, social isolation, stigma, restriction of human rights, travel limitations, reduction of labor in all areas of the labor market, reduction of the pro- ductive process and of the demand for consumer goods, ris- ing inflation and unemployment, as well as health spending.
Elderly Care Units in Greece: Management of the CoViD-19 Pandemic Crisis
Authors: PROUSKAS Costis , GOUDOUMAS Michael
Published: June 2023

The CoViD-19 pandemic, caused by the new coronavirus SARS-Cov-2, has brought the Long-Term Care Sector (LTC) into an unprecedented emergency situation. Statistics from various European countries show that high rates of CoViD-19 -related deaths occur in elderly people living in LTC units. This article presents the results of a bibliographical study and a quantitative survey conducted through questionnaire answered by owners, directors and administrators of Elderly Care Units in Greece. An attempt was also made to record the policies followed to prevent and tackle the CoViD-19 pandemic. The results of the implementation of these policies are presented as well as the economic and operational impact on Elderly Care Units, and the psychological impact to their residents, the residents' relatives, and human resources of the Units. The LTC sector in Greece holds positive results in prevent- ing and treating the transmission of coronavirus at national level. Moreover, Greek LTC sector understood early on the seriousness of the upcoming situation; Therefore, was suitably prepared by training its human resources, by informing the relatives of the measures to be taken, and was strongly attuned to the international updates on the evolution of events. However, the economic impact on the sector was large, reflected by a loss of revenue and profits and a large increase in costs, due to the nearly non-existent state assistance. Furthermore, according to the survey responses, the negative effects of "home" restriction and the ban on visiting for more than 6 months are reflected in the psychological state of the Units’ residents and their relatives.
Carbon Emission of Construction Materials and Reduction Strategy: Take Prefabricated Construction in China as an example
Authors: Xu Jiahao
Published: June 2023

The rapid development of urbanization has made the building industry gradually become a major industry of carbon emissions. Now that the goal of carbon neutrality is increasingly clear, the construction industry will face a very serious challenge of energy conservation and emission reduction. Especially in developing countries, such as China, to achieve carbon neutrality, the government pay more attention to emission reduction and environmental protection in the construction materials industry. This paper first analyzes the carbon emissions of three common building materials: cement, steel, and asphalt. The production of one ton of cement will produce about 659 kg of CO2; the production of 1 ton of crude steel will produce more than 2,000 kg CO2, and the construction of a 20 km long road will produce more than 50 million kg of CO2. To achieve carbon emission reduction in the construction process and alleviate the pressure on the environment, prefabricated buildings are an important carbon reduction strategy. Compared to on-site construction, prefabricated constructions use less resources and release less carbon dioxide. However, prefabricated construction technology is not the mainstream of the construction domain yet in China. The paper analyzes the factors of the growth of prefabricated construction from three aspects: society and government, market, and technology.
La città come palcoscenico. Lo sviluppo delle arti per-formative nei luoghi/non luoghi di Roma.
Authors: Sabatini Desirée
Published: June 2023

Il contributo delinea le esperienze di utilizzo artistico dello spazio urbano nella città di Roma dalla fine degli anni Novanta ad oggi, per mostrare il cambio di paradigma nella pianificazione degli eventi contraddistinto da due pratiche performative specifiche. Da una parte si assiste alla nascita di spazi non convenzionali in zone periferiche della città (Rampa Prenestina, Intifada, Angelo Mai, Rialto-Sant'Ambrogio, Strike etc.): luoghi pubblici come edifici abbandonati, locali e parcheggi in disuso si trasformano in uno spazio performativo dando vita a movimenti artistici che hanno contribuito alla nascita di pratiche innovative nello spettacolo dal vivo (Massimiliano Civica, Roberto Latini, Fabrizio Arcuri etc.). Contemporaneamente si assiste alla pianificazione del paesaggio umano dove l'esperienza urbana avviene attraverso azioni performative che coinvolgono attivamente il pubblico con l'esplorazione e la riscoperta collettiva (esplorazioni partecipate).  Si tratta di movimenti culturali e artisti (Carlo Infante, Luca Ruzza etc.) che attraverso l'uso sociale e interattivo attingono alle tecnologie digitali per proporre un percorso ludico e artistico per la partecipazione e l'innovazione urbana (Performing Media). Obiettivo dunque è storicizzare questi fenomeni artistici al fine di comprendere il senso dei luoghi/non luoghi nella ridefinizione delle città partecipate del futuro.
Implementasi Pembelajaran Membaca Permulaan Dengan Menggunakan Kipas Kata pada Anak Kelompok A di RA. al-Hikmah Tanjungsari Taman Sidoarjo
Authors: Sholihah Nia Aminatus
Published: June 2023

Isu membaca memang menjadi fenomena tersendiri. Membaca semakin hangat diperbincangkan oleh para orang tua yang memiliki anak usia taman kanak-kanak (TK) karena khawatir anaknya tidak akan bisa mengikuti pelajaran di sekolahnya nanti jika sejak awal belum dibekali dengan keterampilan membaca. Belajar membaca sekarang tidak perlu dianggap tabu bagi anak usia dini. Yang terpenting adalah merekonstruksi cara belajar sehingga anak menganggap kegiatan belajarnya seperti bermain bahkan dalam bentuk permainan.

Fokus dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana pelaksanaan pembelajaran membaca permulaan dan apa saja faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran membaca permulaan dengan menggunakan media word fan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan pembelajaran dimulai dengan membaca dan faktor pendukung dan penghambatnya.

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan tujuan untuk mendeskripsikan atau mendeskripsikan fenomena sebagaimana adanya di lokasi penelitian. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara mengamati dengan seksama, wawancara dan dokumentasi, sehingga hasil penelitian tersusun secara sistematis, langkah-langkah penelitian dalam menganalisis data adalah pertama dengan memilih poin-poin utama dan memfokuskan pada hal-hal penting, kedua, menyajikan data yang dilakukan dalam berupa uraian singkat, tabel dan sejenisnya, ketiga menarik kesimpulan guna menjawab rumusan masalah yang dirumuskan sejak awal.

Dari hasil dan analisis data dapat disimpulkan bahwa pelaksanaan pembelajaran diawali dengan penggunaan media untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar anak. Melalui Simaskata anak dapat belajar mengenal huruf, bentuk tulisan, dapat mengembangkan imajinasi, dapat berpikir kreatif. Menggunakan anak mudah untuk mengungkapkan materi yang telah diajarkan.
Efektifitas Permainan Tradisional Engklak Pada Perkembangan Anak Usia Dini Kelompok A di PAUD Smart Kids School
Authors: Fatimah Nur , Maslachah Maslachah , Wahyudi Mukhammad
Published: June 2023

Urgensitas teknik, metode dan model dalam pembelajarn mutlak diberlakukan sebagai mediator bagaimana peserta didik terutama pada anak usia dini mampu mengembangkan serta mengkontruksi sebuah pengalaman dan pengetahuan dimiliki untuk mencapai sebuah tujuan instruksional pendidikan, sehingga isi sebuah materi menjadi penting untuk tersampaikan, namun tidak kalah penting adalah metodhologi dalam sebuah penyampaian materi tersebut sebagai batas dan standar materi waktu yang harus disampaikan kepada anak. Inilah substansi efektifitas yang menghasilkan efisiensi serta tolok ukur dalam sebuah proses pembelajaran yang sesuai psikologi seluruh anak bisa menerima, sehingga tujuan pembelajaran untuk anak bisa tercapai dan inilah proses pembelajaran yang mutlak dilaksanakan dalam proses pembelajaran
Pondasi Pendidikan Akhlak Dalam Membangun Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Prespektif Islam
Authors: Zaini Akhmad , Zakariya Fahmi , Samporno Samporno
Published: June 2023

Konsep pendidikan islam terhadap anak merupakan hal yang sangat penting, kerena generasi yang akan datag harus mempunyai karakter yang sesui diaharapkan oleh bangsa, negera serta agama, hal ini dala maka penting untuk menerapkan pendidikan akhlak pada anak. Pendidikan Akhlak merupakan pondasi dalam menumbuhkan generasi yang berdaya guna. Pendidikan akhlak harus sudah ditanamkan sejak usia dini karena pada masa ini anak memiliki kemampuan lebih besar untuk mampu menyerap stimulus yang diberikan, serta bagaimana pendidikan akhlak pada anak mempu diterapkan dalam proses pendidikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Library Reseach dengan menggunakan anilis destriptif disetiap kajian. Hasilnya pendidikan akhlak anak usia dini harus menanamkan akhlak diantaranya membentuk tingkah laku yang baik, menenamkan nilai-nilai yang baik, menanamkan dasar-dasar keimanan, menanamkan rasa hormat pada orang tau, mengajarkan sholat, infak, dan sekedah pada anak. Adapun strategi pembelajaran yang bisa diterapkan dalam pembelajaran akhlak ialah Inkulkasi Nilai, strategi pembinaan, keteladanan, pengembangan keterampilan akademik dan sosial, dan strategi fasilitasi.
Extended Distribution of Cassipourea ceylanica, an Inland Rhizophoraceae
Authors: Prabhugaonkar Ashish , Dessai Jyosna , Janarthanam M.
Published: June 2023

Cassipourea ceylanica (Gardn.) Alston, an inland Rhizophoraceae member, hitherto known only from Southernmost parts of Western Ghats and Sri Lanka is being reported here from Northern Western Ghats, Goa. It is of considerable phytogeographic interest as it shows disjunct distribution.
Treatment Option Selection for Medical Waste Management under Neutrosophic sets
Authors:   Docente de la carrera de Medicina de la Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes (UNIANDES), Ecuador, Guerrero Olivia Altamirano ,   Universidad Regional Autonoma de los Andes (UNIANDES Santo Domingo), Ecuador,   Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes (UNIANDES), Ecuador,   Tashkent state university of Economics, Uzbekistan, Calderon Ruth Hernández , Neri Lina Espinoza , Ibrahim Maha
Published: June 2023

Due to the possible threat, it poses to human health and the ecosystem, healthcare waste (HCW) handling and disposal are of major concern, especially in poor nations. Many countries are now turning to technology innovations as viable waste management solutions. Nevertheless, is still difficult for governments to choose an appropriate technology and an efficient waste management technique for the disposal of HCW. The difficulty of estimating these numbers inaccurately is addressed by using a neutrosophic set. The best alternative to HCW is hard to choose, and the process of doing so may be thought of as a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) issue. In this study, we propose a neutrosophic TOPSIS approach for assessing potential HCW alternatives. The weights of the requirements are calculated TOPSIS method. The best HCW alternative is assessed using the suggested approach.
Neutrosophic MABAC Method for Solutions of Ecotourism Centers (EC) in COVID-19
Authors:   Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Ecuador, Guerrero Patricio Jaramillo ,   Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Ecuador,   Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Ecuador,   Tashkent state university of Economics, Uzbekistan, Duran Edwin Omaña , García María G. Balarezo Garc� , Eshov2 Mansur
Published: June 2023

The Covid-19 epidemic has had devastating effects on the economy and generated many issues for enterprises worldwide. As a result, it is imperative that during periods of pandemic, options be made available to help impacted companies recover and enhance their operations. One industry that has encountered this issue and has had to overcome substantial obstacles is ecotourism centres. In the first part of this study, we offer several valuable and realistic action strategies for ecotourism centres. Tourism professionals, faculty members, executives, proprietors, and some staff from eco-tourism centres got together for brainstorming meetings to come up with implementation plans. The stated action plans are prioritised based on four factors. One MCDM approach, known as Multi-Attributive Border Approximation area Comparison (MABAC), uses distance and area-based computing algorithms to systematically represent a complicated choice. In this study, we suggest a bipolar neutrosophic MABAC that incorporates the three possible memberships truth, indeterminate, and false into a single set. Using a bipolar neutrosophic language scale, a panel of specialists was asked to rate the outcome values of requirements and options. The major output of the suggested approach is the distances of options from the Border Approximation Area of bipolar neutrosophic MABAC.
On Neutrosophic filter and fantastic filter of BL-algebras
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, H.H. The Rajah’s College, Pudukkottai, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli, Tamilnadu, India, Ibrahim A. ,   Department of Mathematics, H.H. The Rajah’s College, Pudukkottai, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli, Tamilnadu, India, Gunaseeli S. Karunya Helen
Published: June 2023

The main aim of this paper is to present a few characteristics of the neutrosophic filter of BL-algebras. Also, we introduce the notion of the neutrosophic fantastic filter of BL-algebras with an illustration and discuss a few of its properties. Moreover, we prove every neutrosophic fantastic filter is a neutrosophic filter in BL-algebras. Finally, we acquire an extension property and equivalent condition of the neurosophic fantastic filter of BL-algebras.
The Barriers that Low-skilled Workers Might Face to Canada Lifelong Learning Plan Participation
Authors: Li Zhaoyang
Published: June 2023

The rapid development of society under today's Canadian neoliberal control. From a cultural to an economic standpoint, human labor has become a critical component in the operation of this nation. However, Canada is facing a serious aging population problem that will make it impossible to meet society's labor resource needs. The federal government issued a policy called the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) in 1999 to support citizens' lifelong learning and training, which may extend their working period after they retire. Nonetheless, given the lower wealth accumulation and working skills of low-skilled employees, there may be some barriers to access LLP after retirement and returning to the workplace. This paper investigates the barriers that low-skilled workers may face in accessing LLP, finishing their post-secondary education, and returning to the workplace in Canada using a qualitative method of analyzing official government policies and academic literacy. The paper discovers that there are several limitations that low-skilled employees may face in order to participate successfully and optimally, including: low wealth accumulation to support the high tuition fee; social conflict social roles of being full-time students in LLP and full-time employees from workplace; regular long training period from LLP; and other chosen investment options that are more important than LLP from Registered Retirement Saving Plans (RRSPs)
The Uncanny Valley Effect and Induced Compensatory Consumption Behavior in Language Conditions
Authors: Hu Xucong
Published: June 2023

With the gradually widespread use of personification marketing, there is the phenomenon with extensive attention, the uncanny valley effect, that people ' s familiarity for robots decreases sharply with the increase of personification degree, further leading to compensatory consumption behavior based on the self-discrepancy theory and cause the illusion of 'marketing success'. This paper theoretically explores the essence of violation expectations as the uncanny valley effect, and designs a simulation scene experiment in which subjects make consumption decisions in different personification situations in the stimulation of language materials, so as to study the familiarity and compensatory consumption curves under different violation expectations. The results show that under the stimulation of language conditions, there is a familiarity curve similar to the uncanny valley effect and complementary compensatory consumption curve, and the threshold is calculated by fitting curve, within which the familiarity is the lowest and the compensatory consumption is the highest. The results provide empirical evidence to prove the violation of expectation hypothesis, and prove that there is also the uncanny valley effect in the language channel, and the threshold provides guidance for the development of artificial intelligence enterprises.
The Deepening of Gender-based Division of Labor under the Three-child Policy
Authors: Zhu Yuejia
Published: June 2023

As China has accomplished a successful market transition over the last four decades, the Chinese governments fertility policies also continuously change in order to serve productivity needs. After the implementation of the one-child policy for decades, the government issued the two-child policy and the three-child policy in a short period of time. The three-child policy has gained much attention in contemporary Chinese society. Existing literature has made great contributions to analyzing the rationale and effectiveness of the implementation of the policy. However, to date, little attention has been paid to the role conflicts and dilemmas encountered by child-bearing women under the three-child policy. By employing interviews, online posts, and videos from Chinese social media such as weibo and xiaohongshu, and making great use of research results from previous academic papers, the study examines the three ways in which the implementation of the three-child policy has strengthened the gender-based division of labor in todays China.
Analysis of International Criminal Law Cases
Authors: Dong Ziyu
Published: June 2023

The title of my thesis is whether prosecutions do or do not stand in the way of peace. In international criminal law, criminals who are heads of state or symbols of state, like members of royalty, often do not receive the punishment they deserve. Whether or not to prosecute them is also a problematic issue that often leads to international conflicts if not appropriately handled. To address this issue, there are often different solutions for different situations. I will use the following four cases to analyze whether prosecution is appropriate in different situations and what consequences may occur after prosecution. My thesis has five parts; the first part is the case After world war II, Should the emperor of Japan be prosecuted."The second part of my thesis is the case about "the government of Uganda prosecuted the head of the Lords Resistance Army (LRA). " The third part of my thesis is SLC and Mielovi. "Milosevic is the first person who was prosecuted as a head of a country. The fourth part of my thesis is about Pugin and Russia." In the end, the conclusion is about Whether or not prosecutions do or do not stand in the way of peace; it depends on the different situations.
Analysis of Coping Mechanisms and the Effects of Social Media on Teenagers
Authors: Zhang Yuanming
Published: June 2023

Adolescents' development of thought and conduct are severely impacted by the content on social media from both positive and negative aspects as a result of the development of numerous social media platforms in recent years. The purpose of the study is to determine the positive and negative influence of social media on teenagers and their coping strategies. The nature of social media, and conceptual theories such as filter bubbles, echo chambers, fear of missing out, the favourable and adverse effects of social media on adolescents and the corresponding strategies are all specifically investigated and evaluated in this study. Analytical research methodology and literature reviews are used to carry out the study to compile and summarise prior research related to adolescents use of social media. Data from earlier studies that are relevant to the study issue are gathered. The findings of this study provide reasons and instructions for parents and educators to discover and promptly address the harm that social media has caused to young people. The public should pay attention to the breadth and depth of social media's detrimental effects on teenagers.
The Influence of Media Coverage on UK Refugee Policy from the Perspective of Multiple Sources Theory
Authors: Li Yue
Published: June 2023

At this time in history, there have never been as many people displaced. How the problem has developed and expanded, as well as how media portrays refugees, are actively shaped by journalists, giving nations a unique cognitive platform to handle refugee issues and introduce policies in line with those needs.An important tool for dissecting the policy process and its policy implications, the multi-source theory analytical framework can provide new explanatory perspectives to explain the relationship between media coverage and the development of refugee policy in the UK. The paper assesses the driving role of media feedback mechanisms in the development of UK refugee policy using the issue, policy, and political source streams of the multi-source stream theory framework, using UK media coverage of the refugee Olympic delegation since 2016 as a vehicle. The issue stream, which uses media feedback as a cognitive mechanism, is not the main driver of the UK refugee policy agenda; the political and policy streams are more critical drivers in the government's policy development.