bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of a Fortified Biostimulant Extract on Tomato Plant Productivity, Physiology, and Growing Media Properties
Authors: Weisser Marianne , Mattner Scott William , Southam-Rogers Liam , Hepworth Graham , Arioli Tony
Published: December 2023

The pursuit of sustainable and productive agriculture demands the exploration of innovative approaches to improve plant productivity and soil health. The utilization of natural agricultural biostimulants, such as extracts from seaweed, fish, and humus, has gained prominence as an ecological strategy to achieve this goal. In this study we investigated the effectiveness of a fortified biostimulant extract (FBE), composed of extracts from seaweed, fish, and humus, on tomato plant physiology, productivity, and growing media properties, and estimated carbon emissions associated with tomato production. The FBE was applied to the growing media of tomato plants produced in a greenhouse, in experiments over two growing seasons. The productivity assessments demonstrated that the application of FBE significantly increased tomato fruit yield by 20% and relative marketable fruit yield by 27%, and reduced estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with production by 29%. FBE treatment improved plant shoot and root biomass, accelerated flower and fruit set initiation, and increased chlorophyll content in leaves, resulting in enhanced plant physiology and advanced development. FBE treatment positively influenced the availability of crucial nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and iron in the growing media. FBE promoted the growth of total active microbes in the growing media, particularly the fungal population, which plays an important role in nutrient cycling and health. These findings highlight the beneficial effects of the FBE due to enhanced plant productivity and growth, improved fertility, the promotion of beneficial plant and growing media interactions, and the reduction in estimated GHG emissions.
Test and Analysis of the Heat Dissipation Effect of the Spindle Heat Conductive Path Based on the IPTO Algorithm
Authors: Li Yang , Liu Zhongting , Li Lei , Tian Jingyao , Hou Zhaoyang , Zhao Wanhua , Wu Wenwu
Published: December 2023

In this paper, in order to reduce the spindle temperature rise and enhance the spindle heat dissipation capability, a top complementary heat conductive path of the spindle based on the IPTO algorithm was designed. In order to verify the heat dissipation effect of the heat conductive path, an experimental test platform was constructed. Experiments on the thermal characteristics of water-cooled and air-cooled heat conductive paths with different volume proportions were conducted to test the temperature rise of the spindle and analyze the effect of the heat conductive path with different volume proportions on the temperature distribution of the spindle. The heat conductive path with the optimal volume proportion was determined and the heat dissipation effect of the heat conductive path was verified.
New Trends in Pollution Prevention and Control Technology for Healthcare and Medical Waste Disposal in China
Authors: Liu Liyuan , Gong Yue , Miao Yanrong , Guo Jianbo , Long Hongfei , Feng Qinzhong , Chen Yang
Published: December 2023

This study explores the progression of global healthcare and medical waste (HMW) disposal technologies and emerging practices in China including the COVID-19 pandemic period through patent technology innovation analysis. Trends were identified through both the Derwent Innovation Index database and bibliometric methods. Based on the bibliometric analysis of 4128 patents issued from 2002 to 2021, the development status and research trends of HMW disposal technology were revealed. Regarding patents, China significantly advanced post-2011. However, a large number of applications are filed only in China and are more focused on domestic rather than overseas markets. As the pandemic remains a threat, and increasing amounts of medical waste are generated, new technologies are being sought in China that will be safer for humans and the environment, and will also be in line with the zero waste technology trend. Incineration and waste crushing are core methodologies in medical waste disposal. Future directions pivot towards innovations in large-scale and distributed processing equipment, automation and unmanned systems and high-temperature steam disinfection collaborative disposal methods—including the “High temperature steam–municipal solid waste incineration collaborative technology” and the “High temperature steam–thermal magnetic gasification collaborative technology”. This patent analysis enhances our understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on HMW disposal practices, guiding improved policymaking and research in the HMW sector.
SASFF: A Video Synthesis Algorithm for Unstructured Array Cameras Based on Symmetric Auto-Encoding and Scale Feature Fusion
Authors: Zhang Linliang , Yan Lianshan , Li Shuo , Li Saifei
Published: December 2023

For the synthesis of ultra-large scene and ultra-high resolution videos, in order to obtain high-quality large-scene videos, high-quality video stitching and fusion are achieved through multi-scale unstructured array cameras. This paper proposes a network model image feature point extraction algorithm based on symmetric auto-encoding and scale feature fusion. By using the principle of symmetric auto-encoding, the hierarchical restoration of image feature location information is incorporated into the corresponding scale feature, along with deep separable convolution image feature extraction, which not only improves the performance of feature point detection but also significantly reduces the computational complexity of the network model. Based on the calculated high-precision feature point pairing information, a new image localization method is proposed based on area ratio and homography matrix scaling, which improves the speed and accuracy of the array camera image scale alignment and positioning, realizes high-definition perception of local details in large scenes, and obtains clearer synthesis effects of large scenes and high-quality stitched images. The experimental results show that the feature point extraction algorithm proposed in this paper has been experimentally compared with four typical algorithms using the HPatches dataset. The performance of feature point detection has been improved by an average of 4.9%, the performance of homography estimation has been improved by an average of 2.5%, the amount of computation has been reduced by 18%, the number of network model parameters has been reduced by 47%, and the synthesis of billion-pixel videos has been achieved, demonstrating practicality and robustness.
Training Universal Deep-Learning Networks for Electromagnetic Medical Imaging Using a Large Database of Randomized Objects
Authors: Xue Fei , Guo Lei , Bialkowski Alina , Abbosh Amin
Published: December 2023

Deep learning has become a powerful tool for solving inverse problems in electromagnetic medical imaging. However, contemporary deep-learning-based approaches are susceptible to inaccuracies stemming from inadequate training datasets, primarily consisting of signals generated from simplified and homogeneous imaging scenarios. This paper introduces a novel methodology to construct an expansive and diverse database encompassing domains featuring randomly shaped structures with electrical properties representative of healthy and abnormal tissues. The core objective of this database is to enable the training of universal deep-learning techniques for permittivity profile reconstruction in complex electromagnetic medical imaging domains. The constructed database contains 25,000 unique objects created by superimposing from 6 to 24 randomly sized ellipses and polygons with varying electrical attributes. Introducing randomness in the database enhances training, allowing the neural network to achieve universality while reducing the risk of overfitting. The representative signals in the database are generated using an array of antennas that irradiate the imaging domain and capture scattered signals. A custom-designed U-net is trained by using those signals to generate the permittivity profile of the defined imaging domain. To assess the database and confirm the universality of the trained network, three distinct testing datasets with diverse objects are imaged using the designed U-net. Quantitative assessments of the generated images show promising results, with structural similarity scores consistently exceeding 0.84, normalized root mean square errors remaining below 14%, and peak signal-to-noise ratios exceeding 33 dB. These results demonstrate the practicality of the constructed database for training deep learning networks that have generalization capabilities in solving inverse problems in medical imaging without the need for additional physical assistant algorithms.
A Hybrid Protection Scheme for the Gait Analysis in Early Dementia Recognition
Authors: Castro Francesco , Impedovo Donato , Pirlo Giuseppe
Published: December 2023

Human activity recognition (HAR) through gait analysis is a very promising research area for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases because gait abnormalities are typical symptoms of some neurodegenerative diseases, such as early dementia. While working with such biometric data, the performance parameters must be considered along with privacy and security issues. In other words, such biometric data should be processed under specific security and privacy requirements. This work proposes an innovative hybrid protection scheme combining a partially homomorphic encryption scheme and a cancelable biometric technique based on random projection to protect gait features, ensuring patient privacy according to ISO/IEC 24745. The proposed hybrid protection scheme has been implemented along a long short-term memory (LSTM) neural network to realize a secure early dementia diagnosis system. The proposed protection scheme is scalable and implementable with any type of neural network because it is independent of the network’s architecture. The conducted experiments demonstrate that the proposed protection scheme enables a high trade-off between safety and performance. The accuracy degradation is at most 1.20% compared with the early dementia recognition system without the protection scheme. Moreover, security and computational analyses of the proposed scheme have been conducted and reported.
Acute Toxicity Assays with Adult Coral Fragments: A Method for Standardization
Authors: Brefeld David , Di Mauro Valentina , Kellermann Matthias Y. , Nietzer Samuel , Moeller Mareen , Lütjens Laura H. , Pawlowski Sascha , Petersen-Thiery Mechtild , Schupp Peter J.
Published: December 2023

Coral reefs are globally declining due to various anthropogenic stressors. Amongst those, chemical pollutants, such as pesticides from agricultural runoff, sewage or an overabundance of personal care products in coastal waters due to intense tourism, may be considered as a local stressor for reef-building corals. The extent to which such chemicals exhibit toxic effects towards corals at environmentally relevant concentrations is currently controversially discussed and existing studies are often based on varying and sometimes deficient test methods. To address this uncertainty, we adapted available methods into a reliable and comprehensive acute coral toxicity test method for the reef-building coral Montipora digitata. The toxicities of the four substances benzophenone-3 (BP-3), Diuron (DCMU), copper (Cu2+ as CuCl2, positive control) and dimethylformamide (DMF, solvent) were assessed in a 96 h semi-static test design. Endpoints such as maximum quantum yield, bleaching, tissue loss and mortality were evaluated with respect to their suitability for regulatory purposes. Overall, the endpoints bleaching and mortality yielded sensitive and robust results for the four tested substances. As the test method follows the principles of internationally standardized testing methods (ISO, OECD), it can be considered suitable for further validation and standardization. Once validated, a standardized test method will help to obtain reproducible toxicity results useful for marine hazard and risk assessment and regulatory decision making.
Multiplex Assays for Analysis of Antibody Responses to South Asian Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax Malaria Infections
Authors: Momoh Elizabeth O. , Ghag Sonam K. , White John , Mudeppa Devaraja G. , Rathod Pradipsinh K.
Published: December 2023

Malaria remains a major global health challenge, causing over 0.6 million yearly deaths. To understand naturally acquired immunity in adult human populations in malaria-prevalent regions, improved serological tools are needed, particularly where multiple malaria parasite species co-exist. Slide-based and bead-based multiplex approaches can help characterize antibodies in malaria patients from endemic regions, but these require pure, well-defined antigens. To efficiently bypass purification steps, codon-optimized malaria antigen genes with N-terminal FLAG-tag and C-terminal Ctag sequences were expressed in a wheat germ cell-free system and adsorbed on functionalized BioPlex beads. In a pilot study, 15 P. falciparum antigens, 8 P. vivax antigens, and a negative control (GFP) were adsorbed individually on functionalized bead types through their Ctag. To validate the multiplexing powers of this platform, 10 P. falciparum-infected patient sera from a US NIH MESA-ICEMR study site in Goa, India, were tested against all 23 parasite antigens. Serial dilution of patient sera revealed variations in potency and breadth of antibodies to various parasite antigens. Individual patients revealed informative variations in immunity to P. falciparum versus P. vivax. This multiplex approach to malaria serology captures varying immunity to different human malaria parasite species and different parasite antigens. This approach can be scaled to track the dynamics of antibody production during one or more human malaria infections.
A Study on Mortality Predictors in Hemodialysis Patients Infected with COVID-19: Impact of Vaccination Status
Authors: Brkovic Voin , Nikolic Gorana , Baralic Marko , Kravljaca Milica , Milinkovic Marija , Pavlovic Jelena , Lausevic Mirjana , Radovic Milan
Published: December 2023

The global outbreak of COVID-19, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has prompted significant public health concerns. This study focuses on 442 chronic hemodialysis patients diagnosed with COVID-19, emphasizing the impact of vaccination status on clinical outcomes. The study investigates the correlation between vaccination status and laboratory findings, aiming to identify predictive factors for mortality. Results indicate that vaccination status plays a crucial role in outcomes. Full vaccination, evidenced by two or three doses, is associated with better outcomes, including reduced incidence of bilateral pneumonia and lower risks of complications such as hemorrhage and thrombosis. Laboratory analyses reveal significant differences between vaccinated and unvaccinated patients in parameters like C-reactive protein, ferritin, and white blood cell counts. Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analyses identify several factors influencing mortality, including comorbidities, pneumonia development, and various inflammatory markers. In conclusion among hemodialysis patients affected by COVID-19 infection, vaccination with at least three doses emerges as a protective factor against fatal outcomes. Independent predictors of mortality are CRP levels upon admission, maximum CRP values during the illness and cardiovascular comorbidities. Noteworthy lymphocytopenia during infection exhibits a notable level of specificity and sensitivity in predicting mortality.
Transkraniyal Manyetik Stimülasyon ve Nörorehabilitasyonda Kullanımı
Authors: ATÇEKEN Hüseyin , DURAY Mehmet
Published: December 2023

Transkraniyal manyetik stimülasyon (TMS), nörolojik değişikliklerin belirteci olarak kortikal eksitabilite değişikliklerini belirlemek için kullanılan non-invazif, ağrısız ve güvenilir bir yöntemdir. Yüksek voltajlı kapasitör tarafından verilen elektrik akımı ile kafa derisi üzerine yerleştirilmiş bir koilde manyetik alan oluşturan TMS, kortikal bölge dokusunda birtakım hücresel düzeyde değişiklikler meydana getirmektedir. Elde edilen değişiklikler çeşitli görüntüleme araçlarıyla makroskopik olarak da görüntülenebilmektedir. TMS cihazında kullanılan koil çeşitleri ile farklı derinlik ve genişlikteki kortikal dokulara stimülasyon verilmektedir. TMS’de, kortikospinal yolların bütünlüğünü, periferik sinir yollarının iletim hızını, motor yolların fonksiyonunu, spinal inhibisyon mekanizmalarını, motor korteks eksitabilitesinin durumlarını değerlendirmek için kullanılan çeşitli ölçüm parametreleri bulunmaktadır. Bu ölçüm parametreleri ile bazı hastalıkların tanısı konulabilmekte ve prognoz takibi yapılabilmektedir. TMS uygulamasında tedavi amaçlı kullanılan stimülasyon parametreleri de farklılık göstermektedir. Tek atım TMS genellikle tanı amaçlı kullanılmaktayken, tekrarlayıcı TMS (rTMS) ise kortikal aktivite düzeyini modüle edebildiğinden dolayı daha çok tedavi amacıyla kullanılmaktadır. TMS günümüzde daha çok nörolojik ve psikolojik hastalıkların tanısında ve tedavisinde kullanılmakta olan popüler bir uygulamadır. Özellikle nörorehabilitasyona ek olarak kullanımının faydalı olduğu bildirilmiştir. İnme sonrası spastisite tedavisi ve multipl sklerozlu bireylerde motor problemlerin tedavisi için düşük frekanslı rTMS uygulaması, parkinsonlu bireylerde ise motor donmaların tedavisi için yüksek frekanslı rTMS uygulamasının yararlı olabileceği belirtilmiştir. Bu derlemede TMS uygulamasına ilişkin genel bilgiler, çalışma prensibi, çeşitli ölçüm ve stimülasyon parametreleri ve nörorehabilitasyonda kullanımı hakkında bilgi verilecektir.
Los estudios de Folklore en el Instituto de Filología, a 100 años de su fundación
Authors: Palleiro María Inés
Published: December 2023

Este artículo intenta trazar un panorama diacrónico de los estudios de Folklore en el Instituto de Filología y Literaturas Hispánicas “Dr. Amado Alonso”, a 100 años de su fundación. Su propósito es destacar aportes de prestigiosas figuras que, desde distintas perspectivas, construyeron un itinerario académico, como legado para futuras generaciones de investigadores y folkloristas. El recorrido subraya la relevancia del diálogo con otros institutos de investigación de la Argentina y del mundo dedicados a los archivos del Folklore, presente ya desde su instancia fundacional. Entre estos centros, se destaca la relevancia de los archivos del Institute of Slovenian Ethnology de Eslovenia y del Instituto de Investigaciones Lingüísticas y Filológicas “Manuel Alvar” de la Universidad Nacional de San Juan, Argentina. El  itinerario diacrónico sirve como marco para revisitar una propuesta de abordaje original de los estudios de narrativa folklórica desde la genética textual, introducida en nuestro país por Ana María Barrenechea desde el Instituto de Filología. De esta propuesta, cuyos lineamientos expuse en publicaciones anteriores, presento una nueva veta, vinculada con la aproximación comparativa a matriz folklórica en archivos manuscritos y versiones orales.
La lingüística. Una introducción a sus principales preguntas.
Authors: Pujalte Mercedes
Published: December 2023

El artículo reseña el libro " La Lingüística. Una introducción a sus principales preguntas"  coordinado por Guiomar Ciapuscio y Andreína Adelstein y editado por EUDEBA en 2021.
"¡Ande la música... cantemos canciones!": resonancias textuales de la voz cantada en Celestina
Authors: Funes Leonardo , Zubillaga Carina
Published: December 2023

El artículo propone un análisis de la relevancia de la voz cantada en la Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea, tanto en el nivel de lo narrado (función de las canciones para la caracterización de los personajes y de las situaciones) como en el nivel de la narración (modo de enunciación del texto, recurso para enfatizar la conmoción y la empatía). Luego de repasar las nueve canciones intercaladas en el texto, se hace una consideración cultural e histórico-literaria más amplia con ejemplos del romancero y de la ficción sentimental, especialmente de Cárcel de amor y de su continuación por Nicolás Núñez, para terminar con las implicancias de que el texto no solo se lea sino también se cante.
Gramática, semántica y pragmática del nomás rioplatense (un pequeño homenaje a Berta Vidal de Battini)
Authors: Kornfeld Laura Malena
Published: December 2023

Este artículo pretende homenajear a Berta Vidal de Battini recuperando una de sus observaciones lingüísticas en El español de la Argentina, en la que identifica a nomás (no más) como un adverbio que presenta usos propios, en particular en la variedad rioplatense. Partiendo de esa obra, en primer lugar caracterizamos el significado y la función gramatical del uso general de nomás, que en la Argentina se comparte. En cuanto a los usos rioplatenses, distinguimos una primera etapa (tentativamente a finales del siglo XVIII), en la que nomás presenta valor atenuador cuando se combina con palabras de naturaleza deíctica (ahí nomás) y con formas verbales en imperativo (entre nomás). En una segunda etapa (tentativamente a principios del siglo XX) surgen nuevos usos rioplatenses, en los que nomás intensifica el significado de la partícula meta (¡Meta nomás!, cfr. Pacheco, La ribera, 1910) o hace referencia a un acto enunciativo previo no necesariamente identificado (¿Le sigue doliendo, nomás?, cfr. Sánchez, Barranca abajo, 1905).

De esta forma, al concentrarnos en los sucesivos procesos de gramaticalización de nomás, que representan un caso de intersubjetivización (Traugott, 2003), esperamos realizar una contribución al estudio gramatical de las variedades argentinas del español.
GAYA HIDUP BERKELANJUTAN DI ERA 5.0
Authors: Rian Hesti , Bakri Bakri , Nasril Nasril , Estiana Ria , Gustiawan Handa
Published: December 2023

As a prospective employee, you must understand what soft skills the job seeker requires before starting work. During recruitment, one of the effective searches for human resources is administrative selection through Curriculum Vitae (CV), then interviews, and having personal branding. Through this process, organizations can find out the qualities and abilities of prospective employees before undergoing the next selection test. Cikarang Global Laboratory Vocational School which has the hope of being able to continue to improve and innovate, to be able to produce quality output or graduates who are able to answer future challenges, either for work (B) or continuing their studies at higher education (M) or entrepreneurship to become successful entrepreneurs ( W) or what is usually called BMW. Therefore, students of SMK Laboratoroum Global Cikarang need to be given practical training when facing the world of work, by providing practice on how to make a good and attractive Curiculum Vitae (CV), have strong interview skills, and have unique personal branding. In line with the obligations of lecturers in the Tri Dharma of higher education, LP3I Jakarta Polytechnic lecturers have the opportunity to carry out this community service

Keywords: Personal Branding, Curriculum Vitae, Interview
Antimicrobial and Anti-pathogenic Activity of New Naphtho [1,2,4] Triazol-Thiadiazin Derivatives
Authors: Kouhkan Maryam , Mahmoody Miri , Khalafy Jabbar , Souldozi Ali , Mohammadlou Mahsa , Khorram Maslak Nazila
Published: December 2023

Background: Antimicrobials are one of the extremely important categories of drugs for the treatment, control, and prevention of microbial diseases, but the development of drug resistance against clinically used antibacterial agents has increased the demand for the design and synthesis of new drugs. We have previously synthesized new series of 10-substituted-5H-naphtho[1,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b] [1,3,4]thiadiazin derivatives (4a-4f). In this study, we evaluated the antimicrobial activity of these derivatives against some pathogenic microorganisms. Methods: The reaction of 2-bromo-1,4-naphthoquinone with 4-amino-5-aryl-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3- thiols in ethanol at 50 ̊C gave the corresponding 2-[(4-amino-5-aryl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3 yl)thio] naphthalene-1,4- diones. Moreover, their treatment with EtOH/HCl under reflux conditions produced 10-substituted-5H-naphtho[1,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazin-5- ones through intramolecular cyclization. The well agar diffusion and agar dilution methods were used during the preliminary evaluation of antimicrobial activity for the determination of inhibition zone (IZ) and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Results: Seven tetracyclic heterocyclic ring systems were produced under reflux conditions. The structures of all the products were identified by their FT-IR, 1H, and 13C NMR spectral data and by elemental analysis. The results revealed that the antibacterial activity of compounds 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d are higher than that of the others, and compounds 4d, 4a, 4e, and 4f exerted the greatest effect on fungal samples. Conclusion: All synthesized compounds exhibited promising antibacterial and antifungal activity. In this study, compounds 4a-4g exhibited highly potent antimicrobial activity and acceptable selectivity index against Staphylococcal and Candida infections.
Molecular Detection of Microsporidia in Cattle in Jahrom, Iran
Authors: Shafiee Amin , Shokoohi Gholamreza , Saadatnia Aminallah , Abolghazi Ahmad
Published: December 2023

Background: Microsporidia are eukaryotic, single-celled intracellular parasites that can produce spores. Recently, they have been considered one of the opportunistic pathogens causing chronic diseases. There are more than 140 genera and 1200 species of microsporidia. Many human microsporidia are probably of zoonotic origin and are transmitted by contaminated water with animal feces. Given the zoonotic importance of this parasite and its ability to be transmitted from animals to humans, diagnosing and determining the species of parasite would seem essential for health strategies. Methods: Two hundred fecal samples of slaughtered cows were collected from the Jahrom abattoirs from February 2021 to January 2022 and examined by molecular methods, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP-PCR). Results: From the 200 samples examined by PCR, 19 (9.5%) samples tested positive for microsporidia, of which 17 isolates were Enterocytozoon bieneusi and two isolates were Encephalitozoon cuniculi. Conclusion: The results revealed that microsporidia were present in cow feces. In addition, these findings indicated that cows can be considered a source of contamination for microsporidia. Given that this disease is a zoonosis, it is highly important to pay attention to the presence of this parasite in domestic animals that are in contact with humans. Further studies must be performed in different regions and different animals to understand the epizootiology of the pathogen. Eventually, the wide host range of microsporidia necessitates accurate identification of species and genera in all hosts all over the world.
Relationships between physical activity and other health-related measures using state-based prevalence estimates
Authors: Hart Peter D. , Asiamah Nestor , Teferi Getu , Uher Ivan
Published: December 2023

Background: Both physical activity and muscle-strengthening activity have known relationships with other health-related variables such as alcohol and tobacco use, diet, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The purpose of this study was to explore and quantify the associations between physical activity measures and health-related variables at the higher state level. Methods: This cross-sectional study used data from the 2017 and 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System surveys. State-based prevalence (%) estimates were computed for meeting physical activity guidelines (PA), meeting muscle-strengthening activity guidelines (MS), both PA and MS (MB), drinking alcohol (D1), heavy alcohol drinking (HD), fruit consumption (F1), vegetable consumption (V1), good self-rated health (GH), overweight (OW), obesity (OB), current smoking (SN), and smokeless tobacco use (SL). Descriptive statistics, correlation coefficients, and data visualization methods were employed. Results: Strongest associations were seen between PA and F1 (2017: r=0.717 & 2019: r=0.695), MS and OB (2017: r=-0.781 & 2019: r=-0.599), PA and GH (2017: r=0.631 & 2019: r=0.649), PA and OB (2017: r=-0.645 & 2019: r=-0.763), and MB and SN (2017: r=-0.713 & 2019: r=-0.645). V1 was associated only with PA (2017: r=0.335 & 2019: r=0.357) whereas OW was not associated only with PA. Canonical correlation analysis showed the physical activity variables were directly related (r c=0.884, P<0.001) to the health variables. Conclusion: This study used high-level data to support the many known relationships between PA measures and health-related variables.
Effects of Memrise on Vietnamese EFL Students’ Vocabulary: A Case Study at a College in a Rural Area
Authors: Nguyen Anh Thi , Nguyen Thu Thuy , Le Thanh Thao , Phuong Hoang Yen , Pham Trut Thuy , Huynh Thi Anh Thu , Nguyen Huong Tra
Published: December 2023

Understanding the role of English language acquisition in developing the socioeconomic status of Vietnam forms the backdrop for this study, which seeks to shed light on the potential benefits of technology-assisted vocabulary learning. Based on this context, this study employed a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative design attempting to investigate the vocabulary development of college students (n=23) who were treated by the use of Memrise (Experimental group) in combination with a traditional teaching method compared to their counterparts (n=24) who were taught by a traditional teaching method (TTM) (Control group) without the use of this application. Students’ thoughts about the benefits and challenges of Memrise for their vocabulary learning after the treatment were also investigated. The study yielded noteworthy results on multiple fronts. Quantitatively, data collected from the vocabulary post-tests showed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in their vocabulary scores. Qualitatively, interview data indicated that Memrise positively impacted students’ motivation and interest for vocabulary learning, suggesting its effectiveness in addressing the particular problems of engagement and retention in vocabulary acquisition. However, there were logistical challenges, particularly in rural settings. Factors like unstable internet connections and inadequate mobile devices adversely affected the quality of learning experiences with Memrise. By focusing on these elements, this study highlights key pedagogical implications and underscores the value of technological interventions in language learning, offering insights into addressing infrastructure barriers and tailoring e-learning methods to diverse learning environments and needs.
Gençlik Teolojisi ve Din Eğitimine Yansımaları
Authors: SU Mehmet
Published: December 2023

Çocuk teolojisi, son yıllarda din eğitimine yönelik en umut verici yaklaşımlardan biri olarak kabul edilmektedir. Benzer bir yaklaşımın gençler için de geliştirilip geliştirilemeyeceği ve eğer mümkünse bunun nasıl olacağına ilişkin bazı soruların cevabı üzerinde giderek daha fazla durulmaktadır. Son yıllarda bu soruya olumlu cevap verenlerin sayısının giderek arttığı görülmektedir. Gençlik teolojisi konusundaki çalışmalar yeni olmakla birlikte bu konudaki tartışmalar, gençlerin teolojik düşüncesinin yapısına yönelik farklı bakış açıları sunmakta, din eğitiminin şekillenmesinde uygulayıcılara yeni ufuklar açmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı özellikle Batı’da gençlik teolojisi çerçevesinde ortaya konan anlayışın din eğitimine sunacağı katkıları ve bakış açılarını söz konusu araştırmalardan hareketle ele almaktır. Çalışma nitel desende durum çalışması olarak hazırlanmış, veri toplama aracı olarak doküman incelemesi tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma verileri betimsel değerlendirme ile analiz edilmiştir. Gençlik ve teoloji olgularının bağlantısal olarak irdelendiği çalışmanın son bölümünde gençlerin din eğitimi için bazı eğitim modelleri önerilmiştir.
Gereja: Peran Budaya Dalam Masyarakat Majemuk
Authors: I Made Sudhiarsa Raymundus
Published: December 2023

Tanggung jawab budaya merupakan panggilan luhur dari Allah kepada setiap orang beriman. Kesadaran ini menjadikan Gereja lebih hidup, karena setiap anggotanya memiliki keyakinan akan perannya sebagai subjek-subjek yang mendapat mandat untuk turut memajukan budaya yang memanusiakan manusia. Pada kenyataannya, setiap kebudayaan, entah kebudayaan etnis entah kebudayaan nasional, tidak pernah lepas dari godaan untuk menjadi hegemonik dengan konstruksi sosial yang oposisional. Justru dalam konteks itulah mandat budaya dalam iman kristiani menjadi relevan. Artikel ini, dengan merujuk pada antropologi kristiani, ingin mengajak sidang pembaca yang budiman untuk tetap aktif memajukan budaya yang memuliakan manusia di tengah budaya yang tidak toleran dan cenderung diskriminatif
RED RICE MARKETING STRATEGY IN COMPONG VILLAGE, PITU RIASE DISTRICT, SIDENRENG RAPPANG REGENCY
Authors: Ningsi B Hardy , Mursalat Aksal , Padapi Astrini , Razak Muhammad Rais Rahmat
Published: December 2023

This research aims to determine the internal factors of red rice farmers in Compong Village, the external factors of red rice farmers in Compong Village, and the marketing strategies of red rice farmers in Compong Village. This research uses qualitative descriptive. The sampling technique is based on specific considerations, namely that the determination of informants is not based on guidelines or population representation, but on the depth of information required. The results of the research show 1) SWOT analysis on the marketing of red rice in Compong village, Pitu Riase subdistrict, Sidenreng Rappang district, is that the strength of the high nutritional content of red rice and a suitable location for farming can be an added value for the product. Weaknesses The low level of public awareness about health can influence consumer interest. Opportunity: There is Huge market potential around Sidenreng Rappang Regency and big cities in South Sulawesi. Threats: Tight competition with similar red rice products from other regions. 2) The marketing strategy in Compong village is an ST (Strengths-Threats) strategy that can be taken by utilizing internal strengths to overcome external threats. One emerging external threat is competition from red rice products in the surrounding area. To overcome this threat, Compong Village can maintain its product excellence by improving the quality of red rice products and expanding its marketing network by collaborating with organic food producers.
impacto da cultura escolar brasileira na alfabetização e letramento de crianças haitianas não falantes do português
Authors: APARÍCIO Moço Ana Sílvia , SOARES Pimentel Giseli , COSTA-RENDERS Elizabete Cristina
Published: December 2023

O artigo analisa as experiências de professoras na alfabetização e letramento de crianças haitianas não falantes de português. Apresenta uma pesquisa exploratória e qualitativa, cujo instrumento foi a entrevista narrativa. Objetiva promover a reflexão sobre o impacto da cultura escolar neste cenário, considerando a educação comprometida com os direitos humanos. Aponta a predominância da concepção de alfabetização que privilegia o domínio do código da língua, que impõe barreiras à aprendizagem, e uma cultura escolar excludente.
Existências plurais
Authors: DESIDÉRIO Martins Plábio Marcos , NAKASHIMA Ruiz Rosária Helena , LIMA Sousa Fernando
Published: December 2023

Este artigo procura numa relação interseccional entre Direitos Humanos e Educação discutir a ausência de abordagens sobre gênero e sexualidade na educação traz impactos para os/as estudantes lésbicas, gays, bissexuais e transgêneros/as (LGBT+). Esta pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo exploratória e descritiva, apoiada pela técnica de “análise de prosa” (ANDRÉ, 1983), foi realizada com acadêmicos/as do primeiro período do Curso de Licenciatura em História, na Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT). Os referenciais teóricos de Louro (2014; 2021), Britzman (1996), Foucault (2021) e Miskolci (2014) colaboraram para compreender que esta ausência expõe esses/as estudantes a constantes violências e inviabilizam uma educação segura e plena. Dentre os resultados, observou-se a necessidade de formar professores/as que sejam apoios aos/às estudantes LGBT+, e criar espaços de visibilização positiva e de autoafirmações identitárias.
Direito à educação superior
Authors: WOCIECHOSKI Pez Darlan , Catani Afrânio
Published: December 2023

O objetivo do artigo é discutir o histórico do direito à educação superior em duas perspectivas: a da extensão e a da expansão da universidade brasileira, do século XIX aos dias atuais. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica com abordagem qualitativa, a fim de levantar questões sobre a temática. Pontuamos que a extensão universitária persistiu (e ainda persiste), de forma sub reptícia, como um elemento importante e estratégico de compensação a parte dos grupos sociais impossibilitados de fazer valer de forma plena o seu direito à educação superior.
educação como um direito humano
Authors: SANTOS Toledo Lara Paula , KLEIN Ana Maria
Published: December 2023

A educação é um direito humano previsto na Constituição Federal brasileira e nos documentos internacionais de Direitos Humanos. Neste estudo, o universo de investigação são as pessoas jovens encarceradas. O objetivo da pesquisa é investigar a importância da educação para estes jovens. Para isto foram conduzidas entrevistas com jovens encarcerados em um presídio no interior de São Paulo. Os resultados demonstram a importância da educação, especialmente quanto às perspectivas futuras desses sujeitos.
solidão como tempo e espaço pedagógico
Authors: SILVA Brechó Nelson Maria , PISSARRA Peres Maria Constança
Published: December 2023

O artigo aqui apresentado tem dois objetivos: em um primeiro momento, analisar os textos De l’oisivité (I,8), De l’institution des enfants (I, 26) e De la solitude (I,39) de Montaigne, para refletir sobre a solidão como forma do sujeito realizar a suspensão do julgamento diante da experiência. Em segundo lugar, examina algumas passagens das obras Émile ou de l’ éducation, Les rêveries du promeneur solitaire e Les confessions de Rousseau, para também ali ressaltar a importância da solidão para o sujeito e seu aprendizado frente à natureza a partir do devaneio. Evidencia-se, dessa forma, a importância da solidão como exercício pedagógico, bem como perceber que a consciência, além de envolver a razão, é sentimento.
A framework for public health analyses: a list of user-friendly solutions to avoid significance misconceptions in statistical testing
Authors: Rovetta Alessandro
Published: December 2023

Misuses and misconceptions about statistical testing are widespread in the field of public health. Specifically, the dichotomous use of the P-value (e.g., deemed significant if P<.05 and non-significant if P>.05), coupled with i) nullism (an obsession with the null hypothesis over other hypotheses), ii) failure to validate the statistical model adopted, iii) failure to distinguish between significance and effect size, and iv) failure to distinguish between statistical and empirical levels, creates an extremely fertile ground for overestimating the level of evidence found and drawing scientifically unfounded or incorrect conclusions. For these reasons, widely acknowledged and discussed in statistical literature, this article proposes a framework that aims to both help the reader understand the epistemological boundaries of the statistical approach and provide a structured workflow for conducting a statistical analysis capable of appropriately informing public health decisions. In this regard, novel concepts of multiple compatibility intervals and multiple surprisal intervals are discussed in detail through straightforward examples.
Methodological Approach to Assessing the Quality of Public Health
Authors: Vasilieva Tatyana P. , Larionov Alexander V. , Russkikh Sergey V. , Zudin Alexandr B. , Vasyunina Anna E. , Rotov Valentin M.
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The article describes a methodological approach to elaborating the public health quality index used to reflect the true size of the medical and social resource of the society. The method of calculation takes into account both social and medical components. The public health quality index is calculated in accordance with the idea that a certain category of people has more opportunities to perform a social function. The proposed approach makes it possible to move from general assessments of public health to true ones. Objective: To develop a methodological approach to calculating the public health quality index. Materials and methods: To calculate the public health quality index, age ranges of people were selected, considering their physical fitness to perform social functions. To improve the accuracy of the assessment, each social function was weighted by systematizing expert assessments. The calculated Kendall concordance coefficient (0.7) demonstrated a high degree of expert consistency. The index was calculated considering recommendations of “The Urban Health Index: A Handbook for its Calculation and Use” (2014) by the World Health Organization. Results: According to expert opinions, the most significant social function is the ability of fertile women to realize their reproductive function while the least significant is the ability of elderly people to continue working in the next 5 years after retirement. The aspect related to the ability of men to reproduce has been also considered of great importance. Conclusion: During the study, the question was raised about the possibility of clarifying the methodology for calculating the public health index given the goals of public administration. This index should be considered as a monitoring tool available in the current period to counter emerging public health challenges.
Antes de Louise Brown
Authors: Aléssio Renata Lira dos Santos , Morais Edclécia Reino Carneiro de , França Neto Jacqueline de , Santos Maria de Fátima de Souza
Published: December 2023

Quando um novo fato científico aparece nas discussões públicas e nas controvérsias políticas, as pessoas são socialmente convocadas a interpretar uma realidade em constante mutação. Este artigo analisou as representações sociais que circularam na Folha de São Paulo sobre o embrião in vitro até o ano de 1978, quando nasceu o primeiro “bebê de proveta”. Foram encontradas 67 reportagens publicadas entre janeiro de 1961 e dezembro de 1978, que foram analisadas com ajuda do software Alceste. Os resultados mostram cinco classes de palavras organizadas em dois eixos de sentidos: Desenvolvimento e alcances da manipulação de materiais germinativos e Impactos da fertilização in vitro na família. No contexto emergente das novas tecnologias reprodutivas, o embrião in vitro suscitou questões axiológicas ligadas à filiação, ao parentesco e ao humano na esfera pública brasileira.
PEMBERDAYAAN DAN PENINGKATAN KUALITAS ASET DESA DI BIDANG PENDIDIKAN DI MASA PANDEMI
Authors: Annizar Anas Ma'ruf , Hulwana Rifqi Qonita , Husein Nurul , Sa’adah Sinta Islahus
Published: December 2023

Pakuniran village is one the villages in the maesan sub-district. In this village there are many potentials the have not been considered one of which is the low quality of knowledge resources, the level of education and the problem of economic factors. This study uses quantitative research methods with guildelines ABCD (asset based community development). Not only stop here, we also use analysis Eksploratori to form the variable in the village. Direction for improvement have also been mapped so that potential utilization between hamlets can participate and totality.
Desa Pakuniran merupakan salah satu desa yang ada di kecamatan maesan. Di desa ini banyak po-tensi yang belum diperhatikan salah satunya adalah rendahnya kualitas sumber daya pengetahuan, tingkat pendidikan dan masalah faktor ekonomi. Penelitianini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatifdengan model pengabdian ABCD (asset based community development). Tidak hanya ber-henti sampai disini, penulisjuga menggunakan analisis Eksploratori untuk membentuk variabel yang ada di desa tersebut. Arah perbaikan juga telah dipetakan agar pemanfaatan potensi antar dusun dapat berpartisipasi dan totalitas.
Upaya Peningkatan Kebersihan Desa Melalui Edukasi Bakti Lingkungan di Desa Banjar
Authors: Sa’diyah Siti Halimatus , Ahsani Nasirudin Al , Hapidi Hapidi
Published: December 2023

Desa Banjar merupakan salah satu desa yang terletak di kecamatan Licin Kabupaten Banyuwangi yang terdiri dari 4 Dusun yaitu Dusun Rembang, Dusun Putuk, Dusun Salakan, dan Dusun Krajan. Adapun luas wilayah desa Banjar adalah 829,46 Ha. Desa Banjar merupakan desa yang memiliki ciri khas tersendiri yakni nasi lemeng dan kopi utek. Serta desa banjar juga memiliki tempat wisata yaitu "sriwulung" yang terletak di dusun Rembang dan "agro wisata" yang terletak di dusun Putuk. Dari potensi yang cukup luar biasa yang dimiliki desa Banjar, terdapat beberapa hal yang masih perlu ditingkatkan salah satunya adalah dalam hal kebersihan. Dalam melakukan pengabdian ini kami dibantu oleh kepala desa, kepala dusun Banjar, karangtaruna, serta di bantu oleh kekompakan masyarakat dusun Rembang. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat tentang pentingnya menjaga kebersihan Dimana ketika masyarakat sadar lingkungan pasti dapat meningkatkan potensi yang ada di desa Banjar serta dapat menumbuhkan pertumbuhan ekonomi. Adapun hasil dari pengabdian ini adalah semakin meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat untuk selalu menjaga kebersihan lingkungan yang tentunya meningkatakan kebersihan di desa Banjar.

Kata Kunci: Kebersihan Desa, Bakti Lingkungan, Desa Banjar
An Evaluation Method for Hand-held Tactile Emotional Design
Authors: Chen Ching-Hui
Published: December 2023

Based on the theory of Kansei Engineering, the relationship between the tactile feel of the remote control and the emotional response of the tester was studied. Research on hand-grip perception provided a further understanding of consumers’ emotional response to products, which is a key factor influencing consumers’ decision to purchase. 35 perceptual adjectives for touch were screened, and then based on the tactile sensory vocabulary, a remote control grip sample screening experiment was conducted. The semantic difference analysis was conducted using perceptual adjective vocabulary, and the measurement results were used to design a new remote control shape and compare the hand-held tactile feeling with commercially available remote controls. The touch and emotion were used for the best remote control grip design. The hand-held tactile remote control was a new type of hand-held remote controller that provided users with a new way of interacting with the environment and emotions based on the tactile feeling of the hand. For more than ten years, user experience (UX) has been used to describe the emotions and reactions of users when using products in usage environments. In this study, 20 men and women participated in experiments according. The results showed that the newly designed remote control was appropriate for one-handed operation and the most comfortable tactile sensations. Tactile performance was better than that of commercially available products. By comparing the improvement rates of products, designers can obtain a better reference for modifying product details or making design decisions from the result of this study.