bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
What does it mean to be “utterly content”?: Semantic prosody impacts nuanced inferences beyond just valence.
Authors: Hauser David , Hillman James Guy
Published: January 2024

Words have semantic prosody when they collocate with positive/negative concepts in natural language. Semantic prosody encourages positive/negative evaluations. However, it is unknown whether semantic prosody affects inferences of other attributes aside from positivity/negativity. Semantic prosody likely causes people to expect the valence of what comes next, and expectation violations occur when authors have ironic intent and when authors lack fluency with a language. Four studies investigated whether semantically prosodic expectations impact specific inferences about authors. Participants perceived a writer as having greater ironic intent when they posed a sentence with a semantically-prosodic word that mismatched with the valence of adjacent words (Studies 1, 3, & 4). Additionally, in line with English as foreign language pedagogy, the same manipulation caused participants to perceive a writer as being less fluent in English (Studies 2, 3, & 4). Thus, semantic prosody generates expectations, which impacts nuanced inferences.
Understanding Person-Situation Dynamics at Work: Effects of Traits, States, and Situation Characteristics on Teaching Performance
Authors: Abrahams Loes , Rauthmann John F. , De Fruyt Filip
Published: January 2024

Research on person-situation dynamics has mostly focused on only the person or the situation in isolation in the prediction of outcomes and has relied on single rating sources. The current work examined simultaneously the effects of personality traits, personality states, situation characteristics, and trait × state as well as trait × situation interactions on teachers’ job performance using self-ratings and two types of other-ratings. Twice daily during a 13- or 14-day experience sampling study, teachers’ personality states, situation characteristics, and job performance were rated by N = 173 teachers, N = 98 supervisors, and N = 1,295 students (69 classes). Results demonstrated main effects of personality traits, personality states, and situation characteristics on momentary job performance, with meaningful alignments between significant predictors (e.g., Extraversion and Positivity). With only one exception, no statistically significant interactions were found. Overall, these findings highlight that both personality and situation characteristics uniquely predict teaching performance.
Shape Guides Visual Pretense
Authors: Qian Peng , Ullman Tomer David
Published: January 2024

People often imagine everyday objects are something else. A turned over bottle becomes a car, a teapot becomes a swan. Such pretense is common in play, pedagogy, and narratives. The relationship between a real and pretend object is flexible, but not arbitrary. In this work, we used a novel behavioral and computational approach to study the features that guide the construction of visual pretense. In four studies (N = 720 in total), we show that people have systematic preferences in visual pretense, and that these preferences are better accounted for by the spatial and physical alignment (specifically shape similarity), over surface feature similarity (such as color). We also found that people systematically align the subpart structure of real and pretend objects. Throughout our studies, we compare human performance to current multi-modal vision models, and find that they do not account for people's behavior, likely due to their reliance on surface features rather than spatial and physical ones.
PANDEMIA POR COVID-19, UNA MIRADA DESDE LA COSMOVISIÓN ANDINA EN LA COMUNIDAD SHUAR
Authors: Tapia Ruiz Cristina Belén , Idrovo Vallejo Mariela Alexandra , Torres Abrigo Sharon Gabriela , Gómez Salgado Diana Margarita
Published: January 2024

Introducción: La pandemia de COVID-19, ha generado una severa crisis económica, social y sanitaria mundial. En algunas comunidades, aspectos como el hábitat y patrones de comportamiento influyen en las perspectivas, experiencias y vivencias de sus habitantes frente al manejo de la enfermedad. Objetivo: Caracterizar la pandemia por COVID-19 desde la cosmovisión andina de la comunidad Shuar de la parroquia los Encuentros. Métodos: Estudio cualitativo con diseño fenomenológico, en el que participaron 10 informantes. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó una entrevista semiestructurada, conformada por 15 preguntas, que permiten englobar tres categorías: Percepción de la enfermedad del COVID-19, las vivencias de la comunidad frente a la pandemia y las prácticas de la medicina tradicional aplicadas   Resultados: la mayoría de las participantes expresan que la enfermedad proviene del aire, es transmisible y puede provocar la muerte. Así mismo, consideraron positivas y adecuadas las medidas de bioseguridad y la vacunación contempladas por el Ministerio de Salud. En cuanto a las vivencias, para prevenir el contagio, usaron restricción de acceso a sus territorios. Identificaron las personas enfermas, por manifestaciones características de la enfermedad, atendidos en casa y en caso de fallecer se procedió a enterrarlos inmediatamente, sin realizar los rituales de despedida a sus familiares, generando molestia entre los miembros de la comunidad. Para las prácticas ancestrales en el tratamiento se usaron plantas medicinales como eucalipto, jengibre, limón y la naranja, Conclusiones: Los conocimientos y practicas ancestrales de la comunidad Shuar permitió enfrentar la pandemia por COVID-19 desde sus creencias y cultura, pero incorporando disposiciones de la autoridad sanitaria nacional, lo que permitió un mejor control de la enfermedad en la comunidad.
COMPORTAMIENTO ALIMENTARIO EN ESTUDIANTES DE LA CARRERA DE ENFERMERÍA DE LA UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO DURANTE EL CONFINAMIENTO POR LA PANDEMIA COVID-19
Authors: Velastegui Bonilla Ibeth Magdalena , Velasco Acurio Evelyn Fernanda
Published: January 2024

Introducción: Los comportamientos alimentarios son hábitos o costumbres que van adoptando los estudiantes a lo largo de su formación, con características variables. Objetivo: Evaluar el comportamiento alimentario en estudiantes de la Carrera de Enfermería durante el confinamiento por la Pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo de nivel observacional, descriptivo, de corte transversal, con muestra de 215 estudiantes, a quienes se aplicó un cuestionario de comportamiento alimentario, validado por expertos, evaluando la selección, preparación, horarios de toma de alimentos, preferencias de ingesta de alimentos, creencias y barreras al cambio. Resultados: El 36,6% de los estudiantes eligen alimentos basándose en el sabor; 51,6% les agrada carnes y mariscos; 7,9% les desagrada los frutos secos. El 50,2% comen acompañados; el 46,0% desayunan de 9 a 10 am los fines de semana; 47,9% almuerza de 14 a 15 horas y el 45,9% meriendan de 19 a 20 de lunes a viernes. Igualmente, el 65,6% consumen alimentos preparados; 39,1% los consume fritos; 75,8% toma gaseosas. En cuanto a comer fuera de casa, el 38,1% y el 37,2% comen en exceso, un 43,3% presenta desinterés por las etiquetas nutricionales, por lo que un 57,7% no evitan alimentos, para finalmente un 42,8% de estudiantes les falta compromiso para mejorar su alimentacion, donde el 0,5% manifiesta desinterés. Conclusiones: El comportamiento alimentario es inadecuado, prefiriendo los alimentos por su sabor o su atractivo visual, por encima del valor nutricional debido a que no les interesan las etiquetas nutricionales, relegando frutas y verduras.
ANTECEDENTES PERSONALES Y EPIDEMIOLÓGICOS DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE ENFERMERÍA EN UN HOSPITAL DE VENEZUELA DURANTE LA PANDEMIA COVID-19
Authors: García Yuraima , Evies Ani , Flores Meneses Maiqui
Published: January 2024

Introducción: La COVID-19 es la enfermedad causada por el nuevo coronavirus conocido como SARS-CoV-2. Son una amplia familia de virus que pueden causar diversas afecciones, desde el resfriado común hasta enfermedades más graves. Objetivo: Analizar antecedentes personales y epidemiológicos de los estudiantes de enfermería en un hospital de Venezuela durante la pandemia COVID-19.  Métodos: Es un estudio clínico epidemiológico, analítico no experimental, de corte transversal., que se argumenta en la línea de investigación: Calidad de vida, la población estuvo conformada por 164 estudiantes de pregrado de la carrera de enfermería, se aplicó un muestreo probabilístico intencional, quedando la muestra representada por 80 que corresponde al 49% que voluntariamente manifestaron participar. Se utilizó un cuestionario, Se valoraron las variables socio-epidemiológicas, antecedentes patológicos de vacunación, tipos de vacuna y el cumplimiento del esquema. Resultados: la edad promedio fue de 21,6 años, el sexo femenino predominó con el 78,7% (n=63), 63,8% (n=51) procedieron del Municipio Girardot, 75,1% (n=60) cursó el tercer año de enfermería, el área de conocimiento fue Emergencia Adulto en 35,1% (n=28). Entre los antecedentes personales y epidemiologicos con un intervalo de confianza del 95% el 82,5% (n=66) refirió no tener antecedentes o patologías de base, el 10%  (n=8) presentaron antecedentes de asma bronquial. Los antecedentes de vacunación contra COVID-19 fueron favorables en el 98,8% (n=79). El tipo de vacuna fue la Sinopharm en 85,0% (n=68), 57,6% (n=46) recibieron la segunada dosis. Conclusiones: Los estudiantes de enfermería tenían una edad promedio de 21 años, la mayoría de sexo femenino, procedentes del Municipio Girardot, cursantes de los tres últimos años de la carrera de enfermería, que realizaban sus prácticas clínicas en las diferentes áreas de rotación: Emergencia Adultos, ginecología y obstétrica, medicina interna, pediatría y puericultura, con antecedente patológico asma bronquial, casi todos vacunados con Sinopharm y con el esquema de vacunación incompleto.
PERCEPCIÓN DEL USO DE EQUIPOS PROTECCIÓN PERSONAL Y MOTIVACIÓN LABORAL EN ENFERMEROS DE UN HOSPITAL PÚBLICO
Authors: Cordero Ramirez Estefanía Lilibeth , Marín García Yaritza Elizabeth , Saraguro Salinas Sara Margarita
Published: January 2024

Introducción:  El equipo de protección personal (EPP) en el área de la salud es importante, porque contribuyen en la reducción de medios para el contagio entre el personal de salud y los usuarios. Objetivo: Determinar la percepción del uso de equipos de protección personal en enfermeras de un Hospital Público en la Provincia de El Oro, Ecuador. Métodos: El estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, no experimental y de cohorte transversal.  La muestra estuvo conformada por 145 enfermeras que laboran en las diferentes áreas. Resultados: El 48,3% tienen una mala percepción del uso de equipos de protección personal; la motivación laboral, el 51,0% tuvo nivel alto, seguido por moderado con 29,7%. La relación entre percepción de EPP y motivación tienen comportamiento positivo 2,8% frente a la motivación labora 29,7 % alta; la variable para la percepción del uso de equipos de protección personal   tiene un nivel muy bajo 3,5% mientras que la dimensión necesidad de protección y seguridad corresponde un nivel alto 44,9%; la dimensión  necesidades sociales y de pertenencia  para el nivel malo es  bajo 5,5% y la percepción de uso de EPP es alto 54,6%; la dimensión necesidad de autoestima  es malo con 9,0% frente a la percepción alta con 49,7%; la necesidad de autorrealización tiene un comportamiento bajo 8,3% en relación al 54,5% de percepción del uso de equipos de protección personal. Conclusiones: A mayor motivación laboral mejor desempeño de actividades en el ámbito de trabajo del personal de Enfermería.
INSUFICIENCIA RENAL AGUDA: IMPORTANCIA DEL LABORATORIO EN EL DIAGNÓSTICO
Authors: Barrionuevo Guerrero Mateo Francisco , Ramos Ramirez Martha Cecilia , Tacle Humanante Cristofher Israel
Published: January 2024

Introducción: La insuficiencia renal aguda (IRA) es una enfermedad caracterizada por la disminución de la función renal, al grado de no excretar las sustancias de desecho del cuerpo, causando oliguria y azoemia. Las pruebas de laboratorio habituales para valorar la función renal son obstáculo para el diagnóstico de la insuficiencia renal en fases tempranas, por lo que existen nuevos biomarcadores y pruebas específicas. Objetivo: Determinar las principales características de la insuficiencia renal aguda, así como las pruebas de laboratorio para evaluación de la función renal y métodos diagnósticos para la detección temprana de esta patología. Métodos: Se efectuó una revisión bibliográfica mediante un método descriptivo, documental y no experimental, de distintos artículos científicos a partir del año 2017 hasta el año 2022. Resultados: Las pruebas de laboratorio habituales para evaluación de la función renal (urea, creatinina y examen de orina) no resultan eficaces en cuanto a estimación del daño renal agudo. Los biomarcadores que más han demostrado tener mayor eficacia en la detección de daño renal en sus etapas tempranas han sido la Cistatina C y las pruebas basadas en métodos genómicos y moleculares, que pueden llegar a detectar cambios y características de las proteínas y otros componentes presentes ya sea en orina o sangre que normalmente con las pruebas convencionales no se llegarían a detectar. Conclusiones: En el procesamiento de muestras los nuevos biomarcadores muestran una mejoría en la detección de daño renal agudo en comparación a las pruebas de laboratorio habituales.
Survei Status Gross Motor Skill Pada Siswa Kelas Rendah Usia 7-9 Tahun SDN Se- Kecamatan Jabung Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Anggraeini Silvia , Teguh Hari Wiguno Lokananta
Published: January 2024

Berdasarkan hasil wawancara pengambilan data tentang gross motor skill peserta didik sangatlah penting melihat belum pernah ada yang melaksanakan penelitian mengenai ketrampilan motorik di sekolah-sekolah sehingga sekolah belum memiliki data yang kongkrit mengenai gross motor skil siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui status keunggulan Gross Motor Skill  kelas rendah usia 7-9 tahun. Jenis dari penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan metode survei. Teknik sampel yang digunakan yaitu proporsional stratified random sampling. Sampel dalam penelitian ini usia 7 sampai 9 tahun dengan jumlah sampel 217. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen TGMD-2. Gross Motor Skill usia 7 tahun menunjukkan persentase (35,06%) pada kategori rata-rata atau 27 peserta didik. usia 8 tahun menujukkan presentase (35,48%) pada kategori rata-rata atau 22 peserta didik. usia 9 tahun menunjukkan persentase (35,90%) pada kategori rata-rata atau 28 peserta didik. Jadi dapat disimpulkan gross motor skill  keseluruhan usia 7-9 tahun atau 77 peserta didik sehingga dapat dikatakan gross motor skill pada siswa kelas rendah SDN ter akreditasi A se- Kecamatan Jabung Kabupaten Malang berada dalam kategori rata-rata.
Exploring English Teachers’ Pedagogical Wellbeing and Classroom Issues: A Narrative Inquiry
Authors: Bastola Ganesh Kumar
Published: January 2024

This paper deals with the classroom issues of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching in the context of Nepal and the EFL teachers' ways of addressing them. More specifically, it connects how pedagogical strengths help teachers address the issues that appear in language classrooms. The research has been carried out outlining the qualitative approach grounded in an interpretive research paradigm. The data were collected from three university teachers.  Methodologically, the study adopts the three-dimensional narrative spaces as the prior procedures of research methods for theoretical insight. It concludes that teachers' profound knowledge and skills about their well-being are useful to integrate various cultures and content in the classrooms. Pedagogically inbuilt potentials of teachers maximally enhance learners' learning opportunities. Thus, the conclusion obtained in this study is assessed considering teachers' understanding, of classroom issues and their ways of addressing those problems but they may not be generalizable. However, it contributes to teachers' education in general and ELT practice in Nepal in particular.
Religious and Cultural Use of Plant Resources by Baram Tribe
Authors: Devkota Balak
Published: January 2024

Plants have been used by the humans since the ancient times. Indigenous people have sound knowledge of using floral species in their cultural rituals and customs. The use of such resources depends on indigenous knowledge gained from ancestral experience. So this study was carried out to explore the traditional use of plant species in their culture and religious customs of Barams in their ancestral place (Barpak-Sulikot Municipality of the Gorkha district) under ethnographic research design. Total of six elder people having the socio--cultural knowledge (are also the healers) were selected purposively for the study. In-depth interview and observation with ethic perspective was done frequently from 2076 to 2078 BS. Following the qualitative technique of data analysis, information was analyzed and interpreted thematically. The result shows that Barams have rich indigenous knowledge of using plant resources. They depend on floral resources for medicine, food, fodder, timber and firewood etc. aligning with the cultural and religious use. Total of 29 species were used in total of six worships or festivals and total of 13 species were used in four different cultural rituals of the Baram.
Overview of Cooperative Learning Strategies in Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Authors: Acharya Nara Hari
Published: January 2024

This conference paper aims to provide an overview of the potential benefits and challenges associated with implementing cooperative learning strategies in mathematics education. By examining various cooperative learning models and their impact on students' learning outcomes, the paper highlights the importance of collaboration and group work in promoting deeper understanding, higher achievement, and improved attitudes toward mathematics. Traditional instructional methods often rely on individual work and teacher-centered approaches, which may limit students' engagement and development of mathematical reasoning abilities. Cooperative learning, however, emphasizes collaboration, active participation, and peer interaction, creating a supportive and interactive learning environment. This paper reviews the literature on cooperative learning in mathematics education, discusses its benefits, and provides practical recommendations for implementing cooperative learning strategies in mathematics classrooms.
Policy Implementation: Challenges in Developing Countries like Nepal
Authors: Shahi Hari Bhakta
Published: January 2024

Policy formulation is directly associated to policy implementation. Policy implementation is action of plan, program, rules and regulation into real ground. Policy implementation in developing countries is weak policy due to poverty, pseudo agenda, weak state, incomplete cycle, unethical behavior, bureaucratic culture, foreign influence, feudal culture and party conflict. Thus, policy implementation is complex task in developing country like Nepal. There are many issues being raised in developing countries like Nepal for policy implementation. Some people blame the government for not implementing policies whereas government blame opposition parties for blocking the policy implementation.
‘इन्साफ’ उपन्यासमा प्रयुक्त सामाजिक तथा भाषिक सन्दर्भको विश्लेषण
Authors: खनाल Khanal राजेन्द्र Rajendra
Published: January 2024

‘इन्साफ’ उपन्यासमा रहेका भाषिक, राजनैतिक तथा लैङ्गिक सन्दर्भको विश्लेषण गर्नु प्रस्तुत लेखको प्रमुख उद्देश्य हो । पुस्तकालयीय अध्ययन कार्यबाट तथ्य सङ्कलन गरी ‘इन्साफ’ उपन्यासलाई प्राथमिक स्रोत तथा सम्बद्ध सैद्धान्तिक पुस्तकहरूलाई द्वितीयक स्रोतका रूपमा लिइएको यस लेखमा वर्णनात्मक विधिको उपयोग गरिएको छ । विश्लेष्य उपन्यासमा प्राचीन समयदेखि पुरुषले स्त्रीमाथि शासन गर्दै आएका र प्रजातन्त्र प्राप्ति पछि तथा चेतनाको विकासका कारणले स्त्रीहरू सशक्त एवम् चेतनशील बनेको कुरा औल्याइएको छ । त्यस्तै, पुरुषहरूमा पनि स्त्रीलाई सहयात्रीको रूपमा स्वीकार गर्ने, उनीहरूलाई समान हैसियत प्रदान गर्नुपर्ने, उनीहरूका विचारहरूलाई सम्मान तथा स्वीकार गर्नुपर्ने आवश्यकता रहेको जनाइएको छ । उपन्यासमा घर व्यवहार, आर्थिक उपार्जन, सामाजिक सहभागिता जस्ता पक्षमा स्त्रीलाई समान हैसियत तथा सम्मान आवश्यक रहेको कुरा प्रस्तुत गर्दै कानुन र अधिकार व्यवस्थामा स्त्रीलाई मात्र केन्द्रबिन्दु बनाउने र पुरुषलाई पूर्णतः उपेक्षा वा बेवास्ता गर्नुलाई पात्रका माध्यमबाट नकारात्मक कार्यका रूपमा चिनाइएको छ । लैङ्गिक हिसाबले घर, समाज तथा कानुनबाट सन्तुलित भूमिका उपलब्ध गराउँदा मात्र ‘इन्साफ’ हुने जनाइएको छ । त्यसैगरी उपन्यासमा २००७ साल कालीन राजनैतिक परिवर्तन, त्यो परिवर्तन पश्चात् उत्पन्न शासनसत्ता सञ्चालन परिपाटी, मन्त्री बन्ने र अर्थहीन समय व्यतित गर्ने तथा राष्ट्रको सम्पत्तिलाई समाप्त पार्ने कार्य अगाडि जस्तै निरन्तर चलिरहेको अवस्थाप्रति लक्षित गरेका छन् । सामाजिक सुधार र जनतामा प्रगति हुनुको साटो विभिन्न पार्टीका झन्डा बोकेर समय र श्रम खेर फाल्ने परिपाटी चलेको अवस्थाप्रति व्यङ्ग्य गरिएको छ । त्यस्तै, उपन्यासमा भाषिक विचलन तथा समानान्तरताका सार्थक प्रयोग गरिएको देखिन्छ । यथेष्ट उखान टुक्काको प्रयोगले कृति प्रभावकारी बनेको पाइन्छ । कृतिभित्रको भाषामा थप आकर्षण र प्रभाव थप्नका लागि यथेष्ट आर्थी विचलनको प्रयोग गरिएको पाइन्छ । त्यस्तै, बाह्य समानान्तरताको प्रयोगबाट कृति गेयात्मक र आकर्षक बनेको देखिन्छ । यसरी नेपाली समाजको वास्तविकता उद्घाटन गर्दै आकर्षक भाषाको उपयोग गरी कृतिलाई मर्मस्पर्शी र प्रभावकारी बनाउन उपन्यासकार सफल रहेको देखिन्छ ।
एटलान्टिक स्ट्रिट उपन्यासमा विचलन
Authors: भुसाल Bhusal केशव Keshab
Published: January 2024

एटलान्टिक स्ट्रिट उपन्यासको अध्ययनमा आधारित रहेको छ । यस लेखमा साहित्यकार जनार्दन पुडासैनी ‘राजव’ द्वारा लिखत एटलान्टिक स्ट्रिट उपन्यासलाई शैलीवैज्ञानिक दृष्टिले अध्ययन विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । यसको मुख्य उद्देश्य एटलान्टिक स्ट्रिट उपन्यासमा व्यवहृत विचलनको अध्ययन गर्नु रहेको छ भने यसका अन्य उद्देश्यहरूमा उक्त उपन्यासमा निहित प्राथमिक–द्वितीयक र तृतीयक विचलनको अन्वेषण गर्नु, आन्तरिक र बाह्य विचलन पत्ता लगाउनु, ध्वनितात्विक, कोशीय, व्याकरणिक, अर्थतात्विक, भाषिकागत, लेखप्रक्रियात्मक, प्रयुक्ति, सान्निध्य, सङ्कथन र ऐतिहासिक समयको विचलनका दृष्टिले उपन्यासको समीक्षण गर्नु रहेका छन् । यस लेखमा निर्दिष्ट उपन्यासमा प्रयुक्त विचलनको अध्ययन विश्लेषणार्थ स्वदेशी तथा विदेशी विद्वान्हरूद्वारा प्रस्तुत विचलनसम्बन्धी सैद्धान्तिक अवधारणाको अनुप्रयोग गरिएको छ । यस क्रममा लिच (सन् २०१३), वेल्स (सन् २००१), ग्रिगोरिउ (सन् २०१४), बर्क एन्ड इभर्स (सन् २०१४) लगायतका भाषावैज्ञानिकहरूका दृष्टिकोणको अधिकाधिक उपयोग गरिएको छ । प्रस्तुत लेख गुणात्मक अध्ययन विधिमा आधारित रही तयार पारिएको छ । यसमा एटलान्टिक स्ट्रिट उपन्यासमा ११ प्रकारका विचलनको प्रयोग गरिएको, चार प्रकारका विचलनको प्रयोग नगरिएको, उपन्यासमा व्यवहृत विचलनका मााध्यमबाट औपन्यासिक सौन्दर्य अभिवृद्धिमा सहयोग पुगेको लगायतका निष्कर्ष प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ । यसबाट एटलान्टिक स्ट्रिट उपन्यासमा निहित विचलनबारे जानकारी अधिगत गर्न सघाउ पुग्ने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ । साथै शैलीविज्ञानका क्षेत्रमा क्रियाशील एवम् रुचिकर सबैलाई यो उपयोगी हुने ठानिएको छ ।
Habitat status of the Smooth-coated Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) in Geruwa-Khaurahi River, Bardia National Park, Nepal
Authors: Gwachha Sarjan , Koirala Madan , Shrestha Purna Man
Published: January 2024

Smooth-coated Otter (SCO), a top predator and health indicator of the aquatic ecosystem is included as vulnerable on the IUCN red list and listed in Appendix I. Geruwa-Khaurahi River (GKR) was observed to determine the habitat status of SCO between Bardiya National Park (BNP) and Khata Corridor (KC), and to evaluate factors affecting the SCO habitat, data on habitat parameters and SCO signs were collected in each transect of 500 m. Principal component analysis was used for the most probable habitat parameter selection. An SCO group of eight was observed at Lalmati on the broad, shallow, and fast-flowing GKR with a sandy island and a flat stone bank with a vast escape distance. All signs were found on the sandy shoreline of the riverine forest with nearby tall Saccharum coverage over a narrow escape cover with a gentle bank slope. Diversions of water from the Geruwa River to the narrow and shallow Khaurahi River resulted in fast-flowing water where SCO pugmarks were found abundant. But at KC, human disturbances, over-fishing, river mining, and infrastructures have made the river unsuitable for SCO. SCO preferred dense riverine forests where the gentle riverbank has sand and/or tall Saccharum in between a narrow escape distance. Also, the narrow river with shallow depth and slow flow of good water quality was preferred by SCO. Lastly, with minimal human disturbance, further study on feeding ecology and population dynamics is requisite to conserve the suitable habitat of the SCO.
Ecotoxic response of Rhizobium sp. to the commonly used pesticides (paraquat and dichlorvos)
Authors: Osadebe Anwuli U. , Amadi Chukwudi
Published: January 2024

This study investigated the 96-hour ecotoxicity response of Rhizobium sp. to paraquat and dichlorvos at application concentrations ranging from 0.01 mg/L to 100 mg/L. The test organism was isolated and enumerated using yeast extract mannitol agar. Paraquat proved to be more toxic than dichlorvos based on the toxicity parameters established using probit regression analysis. Rhizobium sp. showed no growth (100% mortality) at the higher concentrations of 10 mg/L and 100 mg/L for paraquat; for dichlorvos, this absence of growth was only seen at the highest application concentration of 100 mg/L. Overall, Rhizobium sp. tolerated the insecticide, dichlorvos, better than the herbicide, paraquat. At the lowest concentration of 0.01 mg/L, it displayed moderate tolerance indices of between 0.534 and 0.589 for both pesticides. At 0.1 mg/L and 1.0 mg/L pesticide concentrations, the 96-hour tolerance indices obtained were less than 0.39, indicative of very low tolerance. Neither pesticide was tolerated at 10 mg/L and 100 mg/L. Statistical comparisons of the tolerance indices between the two pesticides and from one pesticide concentration to the other showed significant differences both within and the between groups (p≤0.05). The median lethal concentrations (LC50) were 0.0158 mg/L and 0.0350 mg/L for paraquat and dichlorvos, respectively. The lowest observed effect concentration (LOEC) and no observed effect concentration (NOEC) were 0.0011 and 0.0027, respectively for paraquat and 0.0017 and 0.0047, respectively for dichlorvos. The results indicated that pesticides have adverse acute effects on key microbial ecosystem service providers like Rhizobium sp. and should, thus, be used with restraint.
Landslide susceptibility mapping of the Main Boundary Thrust region in Mandre - Khursanibari section of Arghakhanchi and Palpa Districts, Lumbini Province, Nepal
Authors: Paudyal Kabi Raj , Maharjan Rupendra
Published: January 2024

The Mandre-Khursanibari section of Arghakhanchi and Palpa districts consists of numerous landslides, small to large. Prospecting weak geological sections like the location of the Main Boundary Thrust (MBT)  and inherently weak lithological settings in addition to other factors are the main objectives of the present research. In this study, the results of the landslide susceptibility analysis using frequency ratios (FR) are assessed. The Mandre-Khursanibari segment was subjected to landslide detection using imagery (Google Earth) with a spatial resolution of 50 cm. The landslide inventory was used to construct training and testing data. Based on topographic, geological, and land-use maps, nine contributing variables were identified. The FR ratings were established using the contributing elements and training data. The map illustrating landslide risk was produced by integrating the influencing components that determined FR ratings. The ROC-AUC curve shows a validation rate of 82.2 % in the present model of LSI. The three most important elements in the occurrence of the landslide, out of the nine potential causes, are distance from the thrust (MBT), land use, and distance from the road. However, the role of adverse lithological setting is found to be a minor in many sections of this region. The MBT is one of the main causes of landslides in this area.
Exploring Student-Administration Relations in Educational Institutions: A Multifaceted Analysis
Authors: Chaudhary Rajeshwer Prasad
Published: January 2024

Through an in-depth investigation, this article explores the intricate relationship between students and administration in educational institutions. In order to comprehend the mechanisms that shape a vital relationship, the study looks into a variety of aspects, including communication, resource allocation, leadership, conflict resolution, and student empowerment. To obtain the research objectives, the researcher distributed 60 Likert scale structured questionnaires directly to the students in the 10 different colleges for the data collection. The data were collected from March 10 to April 25 2023. The survey research design was used. The collected data was analyzed using the SPSS 20 and excel software to determine the results. The statistical tools correlation and regression were used to analyze the data. The findings provided insights into the effectiveness of communication channels, equity in resource distribution, leadership impact on student engagement, conflict resolution strategies, and student empowerment initiatives. Thus, this investigation enhances our comprehension of the intricate relationships between students and administration, assisting in developing more encouraging and inclusive learning environments.
Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities in Nepal: A Preview into Assistive Technology Use during Pandemic
Authors: Mathema Sujala , Aryal Bhagwan , Subedi Sibila
Published: January 2024

This article is related to a desk study on the impact of COVID-19 on the lives of people with disabilities and the use of assistive technology together with the impact of assistive technology use by people with disabilities during the pandemic in Nepal. Along with the impact on the global economy, food security, and mental health, COVID-19 has devastating effects on the healthcare systems, shifting resources from disease treatments to the management of COVID-19. In such crises, marginalized groups such as people with disabilities are often neglected. An intensive literature search was performed in PubMed and Google Scholar with a thorough search of all possible government and non-government reports on the research interests. The situation was found to be devastating in a low-income country like Nepal where the majority of the people with disabilities were not provided with government social protection assistance. People with disabilities experienced an increased level of anxiety and depression because of the pandemic and lockdowns in the country. Many people with disabilities heavily depend on assistive technology to perform their daily activities but due to the pandemic delivery of assistive technology services has reduced drastically. A disability-inclusive response is recommended to empower people with disabilities to handle their lives in difficult circumstances, and increase access to health care, and assistive technology use.
Globalization, Citizenship and Subjectivity: An analysis of the changes in the last five generations in my family
Authors: Gyawali Sindhu
Published: January 2024

Human Subjectivities are shaped by one’s social position and practices in the social field. Subjectivities may be durable, but they are changeable. The subjectivities one carries may differ from generation to generation. What I perceive about myself is different from what my parents perceived and what my grandparents perceived and how they developed their subjectivities. We have to see these human subjectivities across time and space. This paper explores the interplay of local, national and global social fields in forming subjectivity and in analyzing the changes in the last five generations in my family.  I began my study by looking at the genealogy of Gyawali family. I approached the emergence of such changes through the theoretical lens of Bourdieu, Foucault, and Anderson. As the research problem I wanted to investigate was of a historical nature, the methods that I could choose were already conditioned by that. I picked up oral history research, and biographical interviews as two basic research methods. The changes in the way of life in my family due to such fields can be seen directly in the economy, use of technology, way of life and ultimately in the culture. When we entered into the globalization process the traditional norms and values of the family have transformed with the global way of life. We are becoming more self-reliant and empowered but at the same time, it has also created mental anxiety and stress. New subjectivities and identities have emerged in the last five generations in my family.
Exploring the Academic Landscape: A Critical Analysis and Review of the Nepal Journal of Multidisciplinary Research [NJMR]
Authors: Mahat Dipak , Neupane Dasarath , Karki Tej Bahadur
Published: January 2024

The establishment of the Nepal Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (NJMR) aimed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge among global scholars. Consequently, a thorough examination of NJMR's trajectory toward its objectives became essential. This investigation, conducted through systematic review methods, durations five years and encompasses 164 articles, including one special issue. Throughout this period, the journal exhibited growing interest across diverse areas of study, although a notable observation was the limited citations in many articles.

The majority of contributions came from scholars in Nepal and India, covering a wide range of subjects. Notably, Tribhuvan University emerged as a leading contributor, particularly in the areas of software development and cultural practices, which received more citations. The predominant focus of the journal was on quantitative research; however, there is a recognized need to acknowledge and emphasize the value of qualitative findings.

To enhance its academic standing, the Nepal Journal of Multidisciplinary Research [NJMR] could benefit from increased global awareness, engagement, and a more balanced approach to research methods. Gaining wider acceptance may involve fostering international collaboration and ensuring a more comprehensive representation of qualitative research within its publications. By addressing these aspects, the journal has the potential to elevate its academic impact and contribute more substantially to the global scholarly community.
Exploring the Nexus of Colonialism, Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Action in Amitav Ghosh’s The Living Mountain: A Fable of Our Times
Authors: Khanal Babu Ram , Gupta Preeti Pankaj
Published: January 2024

This paper in Amitav Ghosh's The Living Mountain: A Fable of Our Times (2022) depicts the complex nexus between climate action, colonialism, and indigenous knowledge. Set in a remote Himalayan valley, the story follows the warring tribes who live around a sacred  mountain, later  forced to become the servants of the 'Anthropoi', the foreigners who have come there to  climb and mine the mountain. The outsiders’ interests in exploring the mountain and its natural resources have threatened the lives of the natives. A postcolonial eco-critical approach is adopted to investigate how Ghosh portrays the relationship between climate change and colonialism through illustrations of invaders’ dismissal of the  indigenous knowledge on environmental issues, de-sacralisation of the Sacred  Mountain, etc. Similarly, the study explores the mind of the writer who seems to argue that climate change is a direct consequence of colonialism, which has led to a worldview that promotes nature as something to be conquered and exploited. Similarly, this study emphasizes the importance of indigenous knowledge for climate action, suggesting that it is essential for developing sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.
Comprehensive Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Shifts from A Redd Perspective: A Case Study of Banepa Municipality, Nepal
Authors: Ghimire Sujan , Poudel Hemanta , Upadhyaya Sharad , Adhikari Binod Kumar
Published: January 2024

This paper examines the dynamic changes in land use and cover in Banepa Municipality over three decades, from 1991 to 2021, using the remote sensing method within the REDD perspective. It uncovers an 11% surge in built-up areas and a 5% decline in forest cover, with minimal agricultural fluctuations (1%) and a substantial 7% decrease in barren land. Urgent concerns about ecological balance prompt a call for immediate REDD implementation.

To address these issues, the study advocates for employing monitoring methods, including remote sensing, to evaluate forest and land resources. This data can inform comprehensive studies on the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, alongside feasibility and sectorial analyses, including cost-benefit assessments for effective land-use planning. The conclusion stresses the imperative need for planned urban development in Banepa to preserve open spaces, forests, and agriculture. This study provides vital insights into the intricate relationship between land-use changes and climate impact, emphasizing the urgency of sustainable development actions.
Assessing the Nexus between Climate Change and Public Health in Nepal: A Comprehensive Exploration of Impacts, Vulnerabilities, and Adaptive Strategies
Authors: Sigdel Uddhav , Rimal Sudhir Kumar , Subedi Ramita , Bhattarai Shiva Prasad , Dhungel Harka Bahadur , Pokharel Shailaja , Adhikari Laxmi
Published: January 2024

Climate change and variability exert a global influence, affecting individuals and regions across the world. However, its impact is particularly pronounced in specific geographical areas and their inhabitants. Nepal, a globally recognized mountainous country, encompasses 18 percent of the world's mountainous terrain and spans 4.3 million km2 across eight Asian countries: Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan. These Asian regions are experiencing a warming trend that surpasses the global average, accompanied by a significant increase in precipitation over the past six decades, leading to heightened frequency and intensity of specific extreme events. The alterations in temperature and precipitation have already impacted and are expected to continue affecting various climate-dependent sectors such as hydrology, agriculture, biodiversity, and human health. This paper aims to document the historical and anticipated impacts of climate change on the health and well-being of Nepal's population, providing adaptation and mitigation strategies to alleviate these effects. Additionally, the study assesses the indirect impact of agriculture and other human-related issues on human health and well-being. Utilizing narrative review processes, the research concludes the outlined issues. In Nepal, climate change contributes to complex challenges, resulting in the proliferation of infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), malnutrition, and injuries, as evident from this review. Consequently, the prompt implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures is imperative to protect the vulnerable populations residing in the country.
Mental Health in Swiss Veterinary Medicine Students: Variables Associated with Depression Scores
Authors: Gurtner Corinne , Krieger Tobias , McConnell Meghan M.
Published: January 2024

Mental health and well-being in veterinary students has become an important area of study, given the high levels of mental distress compared to other professions. Although research has identified poor mental health of veterinary students, few studies have examined positive factors such as self-compassion, which can have a favorable effect on mental health. The aim of this study was to examine self-reported symptoms of depression and factors influencing this construct, such as loneliness, self-compassion, and various demographic aspects in Swiss veterinary students. A sample of 374 Swiss veterinary students completed online measures including a demographic questionnaire, the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale-Revised (CESD-R), a short form of the University of California Loneliness Scale (UCLA-9), and the short form of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF). Results showed that 54.3% of the students were above the CESD-R cut-off score for depression, indicating a higher likelihood to suffer from depression. Results from the backward selection linear regression showed loneliness to be a risk factor, while self-compassion and rural upbringing were protective of depression. Findings suggest that Swiss veterinary students are highly burdened and may benefit from interventions aimed at reducing loneliness and improving self-compassion.
Ensuring Aquatic Food Security in the Philippines
Authors: Cabral Reniel , Geronimo Rollan , Mamauag Antonio Samuel , Silva Juan , Mancao Roquelito , Atrigenio Michael
Published: January 2024

The human population of the Philippines is expected to reach 158 million by the year 2050, or an increase of 37% relative to 2022. This implies increased demand for aquatic food (or “fish” hereafter). This begs the question of whether the Philippines can meet the expected increase in fish demand. We estimate that even if the Philippines can maintain its current fish production, the Philippines will still require 1.67 million metric tons more fish per year by 2050 to at least maintain its current per capita fish consumption of 34.27 kg per year. Continued mismanagement of inland and marine fisheries will further widen the gap in fish supply. However, we argue that simultaneously rebuilding overfished fisheries, restoring degraded habitats crucial to supporting productive fisheries, addressing current threats to fisheries sustainability, and expanding sustainable marine aquaculture (or mariculture) have the potential to meet future fish demand in the Philippines. Sustainably expanding mariculture requires careful siting and management of mariculture development areas so that mariculture can improve food security without disenfranchising and marginalizing local coastal communities.
Optimization of the Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Yellowfin tuna, (Thunnus albacares) Viscera by Response Surface Methodology
Authors: De Asis Mary Famille Don , Nuñal Sharon , Endoma Leonilo
Published: January 2024

Tuna is abundant in the Philippines, but the by-products during processing in various forms may be a source of waste and environmental pollution. To minimize these wastes, they are utilized directly or fermented to serve as food for humans and animals and as a functional food ingredient since they are rich in proteins and polyunsaturated lipids. For this purpose, they are often converted into protein hydrolysates using proteolytic enzymes. This study optimized the hydrolysis of the yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) viscera (YFTV) using the enzyme neutrase to produce hydrolysates with a high degree of hydrolysis (DH) and foaming capacity (FC). Using the central composite design of the Response Surface Methodology (RSM), the YFTV protein hydrolysis at varying concentrations (0.5-1.5%, w/v) and hydrolysis time (60 to 180 min) was carried out. From the RSM-generated model, the optimum conditions to obtain the highest DH was 179.50 min hydrolysis time and 1.5% enzyme concentration, and for the highest FC, 176.58 hydrolysis time and 1.5% enzyme concentration. The predicted optimum values using the generated linear and quadratic equations were 17.26% DH and 1.60% FC. The lack of a fit test for both responses yielded an insignificant value (p > 0.05) for the model, suggesting that the regression coefficient was sufficient for estimating both responses under any group of variables. The optimized protein hydrolysis conditions of YFTV using Neutrase could be applied in food production systems, especially downstream processing. Furthermore, the utilization of tuna viscera as protein hydrolysates could potentially contribute to the waste management of these processing by-products.
Model Komunikasi Penanganan Stunting dan Modal Sosial pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 di Indramayu
Authors: Purwanto Hadi , Wahyuni Purbudi , Nugrahajati Susilastuti Dwi , Paripurno Eko Teguh , Prasetya Johan Danu
Published: January 2024

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Kabupaten Indramayu mengalami kenaikan stunting yang drastis pada masa Pandemi Covid-19. Pola komunikasi linear dalam penanganan stunting dan modal sosial pada masa Pandemi Covid-19 menjadi salah satu faktor penyebab yang perlu dipahami, namun topik penelitian tersebut belum tersedia. Penelitian ini bermaksud melakukan studi kualitatif untuk mengeksplorasi model komunikasi penanganan stunting dan modal sosial pada masa kedaruratan kesehatan masyarakat Pandemi Covid-19 di Kabupaten Indramayu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan modal sosial yang tersedia belum optimal berperan dalam penurunan stunting. Hal itu dipengaruhi oleh model komunikasi linear dan terbatasnya kesempatan partisipasi dalam penguatan dan pemanfaatan modal sosial. Kelemahan model komunikasi nampak pada terjadinya miskomunikasi dan miskoordinasi, baik antar pemerintah maupun dari kader ke orang tua atau pengasuh balita stunting, belum optimalnya pemanfaatan data aplikasi GESIT. Karena itu, perlu dikembangkan perubahan strategi intervensi terintegrasi mulai dari aspek legal, model serta model dan teknik komunikasi. Model komunikasi perlu dikembangkan yang memfasilitasi pola komunikasi dua arah, adanya umpan balik dari keluarga stunting, adanya konvergensi komunikasi dengan para pemangku kepentingan, dan pelatihan teknik komunikasi terhadap berbagai jenis kader yang terlibat. Aplikasi GESIT perlu diptimalkan untuk penguatan modal sosial bridging dengan mengkomunikasikan dan memberi akses dua arah kepada para pihak yang terlibat untuk melajutkan dan memperluas program orang tua asuh, dengan tidak hanya membatasi program kepada komunitas ASN / aparat pemerintah dan membina kepercayaan dengan transparansi pelaporan melalui media digital. Penelitian selanjutnya perlu dilakukan setelah ada pengembangan dan penerapan model komunikasi dua arah dengan adanya umpan balik dan mempertimbangkan noise dalam penanganan stunting dan dengan melakukan komparasi hasilnya terhadap model komunikasi liner.

 

Kata kunci: model komunikasi, modal sosial, pandemi covid-19, stunting
Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Media Sosial Dalam Pembelajaran Digital Marketing Terhadap Peningkatan Pengetahuan Ibu Pembina Kesejehteraan Keluarga (PKK)
Authors: Laksana Tri Ginanjar Laksana , Wibowo Ariel Maulana , Pranoto Imam Aji , Budiawan Nadjib Kurnia , Nugroho Alfian Dwi , Muhamad Pagi , Firaus Azka Fauzan , Ariansyah Muhammad Rofi , Kusnendar Ahmad Nada , Annisa Nuri , Istanti Enny , Ekantoro Julyanto , Maulana Nur , Anwar Ulis Nansa , Putri Devina Arimbi Dwimita , Leksono Fatur Yanuardi , Syahputra Aditya Maulana , Agripina Ailsa , Ilhami Ginaris Putri , Baitti Silvi Nur Baitti , Rahayu Sintia , Yunitasari Dwi Aulya , Ramadhan Alfajri , Ala Hindun Nurun , Fadhillah Maulana Akbar , Abadi Iwan
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemanfaatan media sosial dalam pembelajaran digital marketing terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan kompetensi pedagogi masyarakat khususnya ibu-ibu PKK mengenai teknologi informasi di Desa Sekarwangi Kecamatan Cibadak Kabupaten Sukabumi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di rumah kilang minyak serai wangi di Desa Sekarwangi, Kecamatan Cibadak, Kabupaten Sukami. Populasi penelitian ini adalah ibu-ibu PKK sebanyak 40 orang, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 19 orang, dalam penentuan sampel menggunakan rumus slovin dengan toleransi kesalahan sebesar 5%. Pendekatan metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain analisis korelasi. Instrumen yang digunakan terdiri dari pemanfaatan media sosial, pemasaran digital dan pengetahuan pedagogi. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan instrumen berupa angket dan dianalisis menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif dan inferensial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh positif yang sangat signifikan antara variabel penggunaan media sosial untuk pembelajaran digital marketing terhadap kompetensi pedagogik dengan kekuatan hubungan yang rendah (r = 0,584 p<0,01). Adanya hubungan positif artinya semakin tinggi penggunaan media sosial untuk pembelajaran digital marketing maka semakin tinggi pula kompetensi pedagogik terkait teknologi informasi. Teori-teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini belum luas, alangkah baiknya kedepannya perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan memungkinkan munculnya teori-teori baru yang dapat menjelaskan peningkatan pengetahuan pedagogi di bidang teknologi informasi, yang kemudian dapat memberikan hasil yang berbeda pada penelitian lainnya.