bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analyzing the rhetoric behind trophy hunting narratives
Authors: Wunderlich Stephan
Published: July 2024

Analyzing the rhetoric behind trophy hunting narratives

Jens Ulrik Hogh and Stephan Wunderlich from the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) discuss public perceptions of trophy hunting. In 2021, the animal rights organization Humane Society International (HIS)— which is officially campaigning for a worldwide ban on ‘trophy hunting’— commissioned and funded a survey (conducted by Savanta) in five different countries (Denmark, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain) to understand what the public thinks about trophy hunting and the import of these trophies to Europe.
Joint research for tomorrow’s circular plastic systems
Authors: Johnsson Filip , Thunman Henrik
Published: July 2024

Joint research for tomorrow’s circular plastic systems

Filip Johnsson and Henrik Thunman from Chalmers University of Technology perform collaborative research for developing circular plastics systems that can contribute to long-term sustainable use of plastics, while simultaneously reduce the presence of plastics in nature. The presence of large amounts of plastic in the world’s oceans is a growing problem, and current collection and recycling systems are inadequate. Yet society is heavily reliant on plastics, not least in the food industry, where plastics have valuable abilities to protect food, contribute to long shelf life, and reduce food waste. Chalmers University of Technology, together with Swedish industry, performs joint research for tomorrow’s circular plastic systems.
When common recommendations for cultivating in cold soils inadvertently thaw permafrost
Authors: Jones Melissa Ward
Published: July 2024

When common recommendations for cultivating in cold soils inadvertently thaw permafrost

Melissa Ward Jones, details when common recommendations for cultivating in cold soils inadvertently thaw permafrost, starting with the challenges of cultivating at high latitudes. Cultivating crops within cold soils at high latitudes can be challenging. The growing season is short, with the risk of frosts at each seasonal margin, and overall, both air and soil temperatures limit crop options that can be grown. A common recommendation in cultivating cold soils is the use of seasonal extension techniques, such as greenhouses, high tunnels, low tunnels and various mulches (such as plastic and biodegradable like straw and compost) to artificially heat the soil, and depending on the technique used, the air temperature as well (Stevenson et al., 2014).
National sepsis strategy to improve knowledge, prevention and treatment
Authors: Bigham Blair L , Brundin-Mather Rebecca , Carter Alix J.E , Mizen Sara J , Fiest Kirsten , Leigh Jeanna Parsons
Published: July 2024

National sepsis strategy to improve knowledge, prevention and treatment

Discover what you need to know about sepsis from a top group of experts, including their call for a national sepsis strategy to improve its knowledge, prevention, and treatment to save lives. The rapidly evolving health information ecosystem describes how the public, healthcare professionals, scientists and policymakers exchange knowledge that influences decisions. Our research team at Sepsis Canada studies how knowledge about the body’s response to infection permeates these groups. Sepsis is a costly severe response to infection that is a leading preventable cause of death in Canada.
The different facets of biodiversity
Authors: Blanchet Guillaume
Published: July 2024

The different facets of biodiversity

Professor F. Guillaume Blanchet from Université de Sherbrooke explores the various aspects of biodiversity and the challenge involved in monitoring it. During the 2022 United Nations Biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP15), the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework was adopted. This framework has given prized mediatic attention to biodiversity as a topic that needs to be given the same importance as climate change. Arguably, the most publicized part of the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework was defined by media from around the world as the 30 by 30 target.
5GSOLAR: On track for effective project commercialisation
Authors: Sibiński Maciej
Published: July 2024

5GSOLAR: On track for effective project commercialisation

Maciej Sibiński, Research Professor from Tallinn University of Technology, highlights the 5GSOLAR project, which is on track to commercialise solar cells. The development of the new Sb2(S,Se)3, (Sb,Bi)2Se3 solar cells is currently underway, but effective commercialisation is crucial for successful growth, and proper perspective and potential technology applications are vital for future advancement. Intense effort was recently put into the development of Sb2S3 and Sb2Se3 structures in the Tallinn University of Technology’s Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials group, bringing about significant progress in both technology and efficiency levels. By using low-temperature and low-energy-consumption closed-spaced sublimation and chemical spray pyrolysis methods, the manufacturing technology was elaborated to achieve an industrial level.
How the dark genome enlightens the molecular mechanisms of diseases
Authors: Spicuglia Salvatore
Published: July 2024

How the dark genome enlightens the molecular mechanisms of diseases

In this article, Antoinette van Ouwerkerk and Salvatore Spicuglia from INSERM highlight the significance of regulatory variants within the non-coding genome – often referred to as the ‘dark genome’ – in influencing gene expression and disease. The major genetic cause of human disease has historically been thought to be mutations within coding genes. However, there has been a shift in perspective over recent years, with more attention now being paid to the role of the non-coding regions in the genome. Intense research in this area has revealed that the non-coding genome contributes to gene-regulatory networks that serve to control where and when sets of genes are expressed. In turn, dysregulation of gene expression due to changes or alterations in the non-coding genome drastically impacts the aetiology of different diseases.
Promoting risky play: Insights from the Outside Play Lab
Authors: Brussoni Mariana
Published: July 2024

Promoting risky play: Insights from the Outside Play Lab

Mariana Brussoni, founder of the Outside Play Lab at The University of British Columbia, is a pioneer in promoting the benefits of risky play for children. Her research emphasizes the importance of allowing children to engage in outdoor activities that involve a certain level of risk, arguing that this type of play is crucial for their overall development. In this exclusive interview, Mariana Brussoni from the Outside Play Lab shares her insights on risky play and childhood development. Mariana Brussoni shared her journey from being a developmental psychologist to focusing on injury prevention. Her transition was driven by the need to address children’s safety comprehensively. She explained, “In public health and injury prevention, it’s very typical that they use a very siloed approach thinking only about preventing injuries. Whereas as a developmental psychologist, I think about the child as a whole and what they need to thrive.” The Outside Play Lab seeks to strike a balance between safety and the developmental needs of children, promoting a holistic approach to injury prevention.
Global centre for climate change impacts on transboundary waters
Authors: Krantzberg Gail , Gronewold Andrew D
Published: July 2024

Global centre for climate change impacts on transboundary waters

Dr. Gail Krantzberg and Dr. Andrew Gronewold, unpack the priorities of the Global Centre for Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters. Climate change threatens water resources across North America and worldwide. It intensifies floods and droughts, worsens water quality, exacerbates shoreline erosion, and damages homes and other infrastructure. Communities must learn to adapt to these worsening extremes. However, the tools and knowledge for adaptation are often non-existent, fragmented across jurisdictional boundaries, or simply too difficult to access and use.
How do we prepare our youth for a world of big data?
Authors: Songer Nancy Butler
Published: July 2024

How do we prepare our youth for a world of big data?

Nancy Butler Songer, Associate Provost of STEM Education at the University of Utah, considers the importance of developing primary and secondary school programs in STEM fields that support students in developing the competencies with big data. We all know something about Big Data. This term describes massive volumes of structured and unstructured data that influence nearly every decision in our lives. A recent report by the United States National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine stated, ‘We live in a world where nearly every interaction—both personal and professional—is mediated through data’. (1) As dedicated scientists and educators, it is our crucial responsibility to develop and evaluate primary and secondary school programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) that can identify and guide students in developing the competencies with data that students need to navigate the Big Data world of the present and future. But what are these competencies?
AI-empowered neural processing for intelligent human-machine interface and biomedical devices
Authors: Gu Jie
Published: July 2024

AI-empowered neural processing for intelligent human-machine interface and biomedical devices

Jie Gu, Associate Professor from Northwestern University, examines AI-empowered neural processing for intelligent human-machine interface and biomedical devices. Most conventional wearable devices rely on motion detection or image classifications to capture users’ activities. However, they lack the ability to decode neural signals generated by the human body. Neural signals, such as EEG, ECG, and EMG, offer a rich amount of information on a person’s physiological and psychological activities. Recognition and use of such signals present many new opportunities for applications in medical and daily commercial usage. Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has been applied to neural signal processing, leading to a new generation of intelligent human-machine interfaces and biomedical devices.
Flipons: The discovery of Z-DNA and soft-wired genomes
Authors: Herbert Alan
Published: July 2024

Flipons: The discovery of Z-DNA and soft-wired genomes

Alan Herbert, Founder and President of InsideOutBio, discusses alternative DNA conformations and understanding of their biological functions. One of the great things about science is that every time you think you really understand things and can’t imagine how they could work differently, life surprises you. The biggest mistake you can make is believing that nature works according to your best design. Take physics, for example – first, there were the four humors, then atoms, then protons and electrons, then even more particles, and then quarks – who knows what’s next? Similarly, biology is undergoing its own progression, and we are finding that there is more to life than just Watson and Crick’s DNA.
Cigarette smoking focus: A modeling approach for estimating the impact of health programs
Authors: Holford Theodore R
Published: July 2024

Cigarette smoking focus: A modeling approach for estimating the impact of health programs

Theodore R. Holford from Yale University charts a modeling approach for estimating the impact of health programs in this cigarette smoking research focus. Cigarette smoking is one of the most harmful causes of increasing illness risk and shortening life. Its effect was not expected initially, but the recognition of a growing epidemic in lung cancer became apparent in the middle of the twentieth century, stimulating a research effort to find the cause of an alarming trend. This work demonstrated the strong association between smoking and lung cancer. Still, as work continued, it became clear that lung cancer was but the first of a long list of other diseases affecting the lungs, the heart, and other organs.
Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Next-generation universal vaccines and immunotherapeutic research
Authors: Agrawal Babita
Published: July 2024

Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Next-generation universal vaccines and immunotherapeutic research

With the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, we need to focus on universal vaccines and/or immunotherapeutic strategies and technologies to tackle ongoing endemic infections with SARS-CoV2, influenza, and RSV and prepare for any future pandemics, says Dr Babita Agrawal. In the 21st century, we have witnessed the emergence of respiratory infections with pandemic potential, like corona and influenza viruses, on multiple occasions. Due to the global dissemination of one such coronavirus, SARS-CoV2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus type-2), the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a worldwide pandemic in March 2020. The global public health emergency was declared over in May 2023 by the WHO, but infections with variants of SARS-CoV2 continue to evolve and cause infections worldwide. (1) Besides public health measures, developing, approving, and implementing vaccines against SARS-CoV2 have helped mitigate and end the pandemic. However, the existing vaccines against SARS-CoV2 are not preventive, do not induce mucosal immunity, induce only short-term protection and are ineffective against emerging variants, thereby requiring regular updated boosters.
An organizing protocol for society’s approach at responding to climate change
Authors: Yohe Gary
Published: July 2024

An organizing protocol for society’s approach at responding to climate change

Huffington Foundation Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies, Emeritus Gary Yohe argues that adopting an iterative risk management approach is the most effective way when responding to climate change uncertainties. The issue at hand is easily expressed: How might society effectively organize its thinking as it ponders how to respond to climate change impacts and their consequences in the face of enormous uncertainty? That is, what thought protocol would be best, not only because it would provide the ‘30,000-foot’ perspective to inform response decisions but also because it would inform researchers and implementers who work ‘in the weeds’ of project-specific details on how to fit their work into the broader national and global strategies for action.
The role of stem cell-derived tissues in novel treatments for cardiac ailments
Authors: Yoshida Yoshinori
Published: July 2024

The role of stem cell-derived tissues in novel treatments for cardiac ailments

Curbs on animal testing mean human tissues derived from induced pluripotent stem cells offer a promising platform in discovering novel treatments for cardiac ailments. In the realm of research and development in novel treatments for cardiac ailments, the use of animal models, such as mice, presents inherent limitations due to physiological discrepancies between species, specifically between humans and experimental animals. For instance, the heart rate in mice can surpass 500 beats per minute, a rate considerably faster than that observed in humans.
Evaluasi Aksesibilitas Gedung Pusat Kegiatan Mahasiswa dan Perpustakaan Politeknik Bagi Penyandang Disabilitas Fisik
Authors: Cipto Putra Prayitno  , Previari Umi Pramesti
Published: July 2024

Di Indonesia dalam menjamin ketertiban dan keamanan hukum untuk pengoperasian bangunan gedung, salah satunya pekerjaan umum harus memenuhi persyaratan teknis kontruksi dan administrasi. Gedung Pusat Kegiatan Mahasiswa (PKM) & Perpustakaan merupakan salah satu gedung yang terdapat di salah satu Politeknik yang dapat di akses oleh seluruh anggota dilingkungan kampus baik mahasiswa, civitas, maupun bagi penyandang disabilitas fisik. Penyandang disabilitas fisik mempunyai kendala dalam mobilitas. Oleh karena itu, penyandang disabilitas fisik tidak dapat melakukan aktivitas normal pada umumnya tanpa adanya aksebilitas yang mendukung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan aksebilitas bagi penyandang disabilitas fisik. Metode dalam penelitian yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif melalui pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik perolehan data yang digunakan yaitu dengan melakukan review terhadap dokumen yang bersangkutan dengan objek yang dievaluasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Gedung Pusat Kegiatan Mahasiswa (PKM) dan Perpustakaan di Politeknik ini sebagian besar masih belum memenuhi standar teknis serta belum adanya fasilitas pendukung bagi penyandang disabilitas fisik yang mendasarkan pada regulasi menteri PUPR No 14/PRT/M/2017 mengenai persyaratan  kenyamanan bangunan gedung dan PP No 16 tahun 2021 perihal  bangunan gedung. Penelitian ini diharapkan mampu memberikan evaluasi untuk dapat mengoptimalkan aksebilitas pada Gedung Pusat Kegiatan Mahasiswa (PKM) dan Perpustakaan Politeknik.
Informasi Lingkungan sebagai Sarana Sistem Wayfinding di The Breeze Bumi Serpong Damai City
Authors: Astuti Widoretno  , Estuti Rochimah
Published: July 2024

The Breeze Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) City adalah pusat kegiatan hiburan dari gaya hidup, yang berada di kawasan BSD Green Office Park Kota Tangerang Selatan. The Breeze BSD City menjadi sebuah mal dengan konsep ruang tanpa dinding, baik di bangunan gedung dan fasilitas penunjang yang saling terintegrasi antar gedung dengan danau dan taman sekitar. Rancangan ini apabila tidak dilengkapi dengan wayfinding yang tepat, akan menimbulkan banyak kemungkinan bagi pengunjung dalam menginterpretasikan jalan menuju tempat yang diinginkan dan akan memberikan kesan rumit bagi pengunjung yang baru pertama kali datang. Oleh karenanya perlu adanya sistem wayfinding yang baik agar pengunjung tidak kesulitan dalam mengenal tempat dan menemukan lokasi yang ingin dituju. Penelitian ini bertujuan memaparkan dan mengevaluasi sistem wayfinding pada bangunan mall The Breeze BSD City, menggunakan teori yang dikemukakan oleh Lynch dan Passini, yaitu elemen arsitektur wayfinding, signage, dan sensori informasi lainnya sebagai bagian dari sistem wayfinding.
Kajian Teknis Bangunan Pasar Rakyat: Kasus Pasar Minggu Korpri Suradita Kabupaten Tangerang
Authors: Shafira Aulia Putri  , Rino Wicaksono  , Intan Findanavy Ridzqo
Published: July 2024

Berdasarkan data Kementrian Perdagangan pada tahun 2022, hanya 0,3% dari jumlah pasar rakyat di Indonesia yang baru mendapatkan sertifikasi SNI pasar rakyat. Istilah ‘pasar tradisional’ memiliki konotasi yang kurang bagus karena diidentikkan dengan keadaanya yang kumuh, bau, sempit, tidak beraturan dan tidak aman bagi pengunjung. Oleh sebab itu kemudian dikembangkan istilah ‘pasar rakyat’ yang memiliki makna yang lebih baik. Pasar Minggu Korpri Suradita merupakan pasar rakyat yang berlokasi di dalam kawasan perumahan di Kecamatan Cisauk, Kabupaten Tangerang. Walaupun telah disebut sebagai ‘pasar rakyat’, namun berdasarkan ulasan masyarakat yang disampaikan melalui laman nicelocal.id dan Google Maps, pengunjung Pasar Minggu Korpri Suradita menyampaikan keluhan bahwa pasar ini ternyata masih memerlukan penataan yang lebih baik, lapak yang semrawut, parkir yang tidak beraturan. Untuk itu, tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengkaji dan menganalisis mengenai permasalahan dan mengetahui apakah Pasar Minggu Korpri Suradita sudah memenuhi standar persyaratan teknis SNI 8152:2021 Pasar Rakyat. Metode yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif kuantitatif. Data didapatkan dari wawancara dan observasi dan dianalisis menggunakan skoring yaitu, 0 (tidak tersedia), 1 (tidak sesuai standar), dan 2 (sesuai standar). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Pasar Minggu Korpri Suradita belum memenuhi Standar Nasional Indonesia tentang Pasar Rakyat tahun 2021, yang terlihat dari sebagian besar fasilitas yang masih belum tersedia.
Diabetic Foot
Authors: Singh Rajdeep , Bansal Virinder Kumar , Mishra Anurag , Khajanchi Monty , Sharma Rajiv , Gupta Sanjay , Maiti Sukumar
Published: July 2024

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Dicionário de termos psicológicos para processos periciais
Authors: Alchieri João Carlos
Published: July 2024

O presente Dicionário de Termos Técnicos visa subsidiar profissionais e acadêmicos da área com elementos técnicos na qualificação do trabalho junto ao tema jurídico e forense. A ideia de desenvolver um dicionário de termos técnicos busca ofertar celeridade às necessidades especificas no contexto da ciência psicológica. Desenhado ao longo de mais de duas décadas, inicialmente dirigido ao âmbito acadêmico, na instrumentalização de alunos nas disciplinas de processos avaliativos, ganhou relevância e expressão nos últimos anos, com o estímulo de colegas para que sua apresentação se efetivasse, dadas as necessidades relacionadas a atualização de temas na prática psicológica jurídica.
NIVELES DE GAS METANO EN LA PARROQUIA ELOY ALFARO - CHONE
Authors: Vélez Sánchez Angie Belén , Guerrero Calero Juan Manuel
Published: July 2024

La investigación se llevó a cabo en la zona rural de la Parroquia Eloy Alfaro, en el Cantón Chone, durante el mes de marzo de 2023. El propósito fue evaluar los niveles de gas metano (CH4) generados por el estiércol del ganado vacuno, así como crear un mapa que muestre la concentración de metano y otro que refleje los cambios en la cobertura vegetal desde 2018 hasta 2023. La metodología incluyó el uso de un dispositivo portátil Crowcon Tetra 3 para monitorear el CH4, un GPS para registrar las coordenadas y el software estadístico Minitab para analizar los datos. Se realizó un monitoreo en cinco fincas diferentes dos veces al día durante cuatro días a la semana (a las 6:00 a. m. y a las 17:00 p. m.) durante un mes. En cada punto de monitoreo se registraron los niveles de concentración de metano, que luego fueron comparados entre las mediciones matutinas y vespertinas. Los resultados indicaron que los niveles de CH4 por la mañana eran más altos que por la tarde, debido a varios factores ambientales como la temperatura, dirección y velocidad del viento, entre otros. Además, se observó que, en las horas vespertinas, debido al viento, los gases no eran tan intensos, lo que resultaba en una disminución en la concentración de metano. Se realizó un cálculo utilizando datos del Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) para determinar la emisión anual de metano, lo que reveló que un mes de monitoreo representaba el 1,6% de la emisión total de metano. El mapa de concentración de metano mostró variaciones entre diferentes zonas y horarios de monitoreo, mientras que los mapas de cobertura vegetal evidenciaron cambios desde 2018 hasta 2023, destacando áreas de reforestación en varias partes de la parroquia.
LA PLATAFORMA QUIZIZZ, PARA FOMENTAR EL APRENDIZAJE DE PROGRAMACIÓN ORIENTADA A OBJETOS EN LA GAMIFICACIÓN
Authors: Llerena Choez Erika Elizabeth , Quintana Suarez Belkys , Montesdeoca Coello Francisco Javier , Morales Caguana Edgar Freddy
Published: July 2024

En la investigación se analiza la implementación y efectividad de la plataforma lúdicas e interactivas, como estrategia de gamificación innovadora en estudiantes de la carrera de pedagogía de las ciencias experimentales informática de la Universidad de Guayaquil. A pesar de la creciente popularidad de plataformas interactivas en la educación, es esencial investigar su impacto específico en este contexto académico. Los métodos científicos utilizados, entre los que se encuentran la modelación, el sistémico estructural, la observación y la encuesta permitieron la interpretación de los datos y la implementación en la práctica. Se analiza la efectividad de plataforma lúdica como Quizziz que utiliza elementos de juego para motivar a los estudiantes de informática de manera participativa. El instrumento utilizado en el cuestionario fue elaborado en un formulario de Google forms con 5 interrogantes, siendo esta aplicada a un total de 21 estudiantes pertenecientes a la carrera de pedagogía de las ciencias experimentales informática, el estudio busca proporcionar una visión integral sobre cómo estas plataformas pueden influir en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, identificando fortalezas y debilidades y proponiendo recomendaciones; a su vez se utilizaron tanto métodos teóricos como empíricos dentro de los cuales están: análisis síntesis, histórico lógico, enfoque de sistema, observación, los que haciendo una unidad dialéctica entre ellos recogieron datos e interpretamos los mismos. Los resultados evidencian una visión mayoritariamente positiva entre profesores y alumnos sobre el uso de plataformas lúdicas, así como una posible correlación entre su implementación y mejoras en motivación, participación y logros académicos. Se destaca que la gamificación tiene un impacto positivo en la motivación y el rendimiento académico y no se limita a la simple incorporación de juegos en el aula, sino que implica un proceso de diseño intencionado.
USO DEL GOOGLE SITE COLABORATIVO PARA LA MEJORA DEL RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO EN LA UNIDAD EDUCATIVA PAUL PONCE RIVADENEIRA
Authors: Robles Pulecio Martha Narcisa , Carpio Quiroz Ingrid Marianela , Anzules Ballesteros Juan Eduardo , Maliza Cruz Wellington Isaac
Published: July 2024

El objetivo principal es investigar cómo el uso de esta plataforma tecnológica puede influir en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes, particularmente en un contexto donde existe una brecha digital en cuanto a competencias informáticas. Se diseñó una unidad académica que fuera respaldada con Google Sites en un aula de cada curso bachillerato denominadas A con 90 estudiantes y se tomó una comparación de los rendimientos académicos finales con 3 aulas de los mismos niveles educativos con 97 estudiantes. Se aplicó una encuesta para reconocer de voces de estudiantes que se les aplicó el experimento sus percepciones y medir el impacto de la herramienta en el rendimiento académico. Los resultados de este análisis apuntan a la efectividad del Google Site colaborativo en el contexto educativo. Primero, se destaca su capacidad para promover la colaboración, facilitar el acceso a recursos y mejorar la participación de los estudiantes, respaldando así su integración como una herramienta valiosa en el aula. Segundo, el análisis estadístico reveló un impacto significativo en el rendimiento académico, respaldado por un aumento del 8% en las calificaciones y una correlación positiva y fuerte entre el uso de Google Site y el rendimiento escolar. Por último, la percepción mayoritariamente positiva de los estudiantes en la encuesta subraya su valor como una herramienta pedagógica efectiva para mejorar el aprendizaje colaborativo, la motivación y la organización. Estos hallazgos respaldan la importancia de la integración de tecnologías como el Google Site para mejorar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje y fomentar habilidades clave en los estudiantes.
EVALUACIÓN DEL CRECIMIENTO DE PLANTACIONES DE TECTONA GRANDIS L. F. EN LOS CANTONES QUEVEDO, MOCACHE Y VALENCIA, PROVINCIA DE LOS RÍOS
Authors: Cabrera Verdesoto César Alberto , Sarmiento Holguin Vladimir Eduardo , Law Blanco Guillermo , Salvatierra Pilozo Darwin Marcos , Guerreo Calero Juan Manuel , Cali Ligua Valeria Lissette
Published: July 2024

El presente estudio se realizó en plantaciones de Tectona grandis L.f., de 6 años, en los cantones Valencia, Mocache y Quevedo, donde se establecieron parcelas permanentes de muestreo. Este trabajo busca evaluar el crecimiento de T. grandis L.f., demostrar la mejor localidad en el desarrollo de la especie, además determinar el crecimiento medio anual y calcular el volumen promedio de las plantaciones en los tres cantones. Se consideran las tres localidades como tratamientos y se tomaron seis repeticiones (tres parcelas por sitios) las parcelas se establecieron en un diseño completamente al azar. Las parcelas fueron de 1000 m2 en los cuales se midieron las variables altura, DAP, área basal y volumen, las cuales se calcularon los incrementos medios anuales para cada localidad. Las variables se registraron durante tres años consecutivos. El IMA en volumen, área basal y DAP para T. grandis, Valencia fue la que registro mejores promedios, según la prueba de Duncan al 5 % de probabilidades de error, (2,82 IMA DAP cm/año), (3,09 IMA AB m2/ha/año y 25,84 IMA volumen m3/ha/año), mientras la variable IMA en altura, no presentó diferencias significativas para Valencia, Mocache y Quevedo. El promedio del volumen/ha y área basal/ha, mostraron diferencias significativas, siendo Valencia que obtuvo los mayores valores con (162,42 m3/ha y 17,82 m2/ha), mientras Quevedo obtuvo los resultados más bajos. En base a los resultados alcanzados se acepta la hipótesis planteada, la localidad de Valencia presenta mayor crecimiento dasométrico para T. grandis L.f.
GESTIÓN DE LA VACUNACIÓN PARA COVID 19, SECTOR URBANO CANTÓN RIOBAMBA - UTILIZANDO TECNOLOGÍA Y GEORREFERENCIACIÓN
Authors: Colcha Ortiz Alfredo Rodrigo , Colcha Ortiz Raquel Virginia , Orozco Coronel María del Consuelo , Mera Herrera Viviana del Rocio
Published: July 2024

El presente estudio investiga la gestión de la vacunación contra el COVID-19 en el sector urbano del cantón Riobamba, empleando tecnología y georreferenciación como herramientas clave. El objetivo principal fue analizar y evaluar la gestión del proceso de vacunación en dicho sector, considerando aspectos logísticos, administrativos y de acceso a la población objetivo. Para ello, se utilizó una metodología de enfoque mixto que combina técnicas cualitativas y cuantitativas, integrando herramientas tecnológicas avanzadas para mejorar la organización y seguimiento del proceso. Se incluyeron análisis de la infraestructura existente, capacidades de almacenamiento de vacunas, tiempos de espera, y la equidad en la distribución de las dosis. Además, se evaluaron las percepciones y experiencias de la población respecto a la campaña de vacunación, los resultados muestran una notable optimización en la distribución y aplicación de las vacunas, asegurando una mayor equidad en el acceso y mejorando significativamente la eficiencia del proceso. Este estudio también identificó desafíos específicos, como la necesidad de mejorar la comunicación entre los diferentes actores del proceso y la importancia de contar con datos actualizados y precisos para la toma de decisiones. La investigación concluye que el uso de tecnología y georreferenciación es esencial para garantizar una distribución justa y efectiva de las vacunas, y propone recomendaciones para fortalecer la gestión de la vacunación en contextos urbanos. Este trabajo no solo proporciona una base sólida para futuros estudios en salud pública y gestión de crisis sanitarias, sino que también sugiere estrategias para enfrentar futuras emergencias sanitarias de manera más eficiente, contribuyendo a un sistema de salud más resiliente y capaz de responder a desafíos similares en el futuro.
INFLUENCIA DE LAS DIFERENTES CONCENTRACIONES DE SALMUERA EN LAS CARACTERÍSTICAS ORGANOLÉPTICAS DEL CHUCRUT
Authors: Arboleda Álvarez Luis Fernando , Moreno Andrade Georgina Ipatia , Márquez Naranjo Mateo Sebastian , Maygualema Ojeda Stefany Catalina
Published: July 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar el efecto de las diferentes concentraciones de salmuera en las características organolépticas del chucrut, que es un fermento del repollo Brassica oleracea con bacterias del ácido láctico en condiciones controladas. Se aplicó una metodología descriptiva, combinando con un estudio cuantitativo. Se prepararon cuatro muestras del producto, las cuales fueron fermentadas durante 33 días a una temperatura constante de 19°C. Posteriormente, los resultados fueron analizados mediante una encuesta aplicada a 30 panelistas no entrenados, quienes evaluaron el sabor, olor, color y textura del chucrut elaborado con las cuatro concentraciones de salmuera (1%, 2%, 2.5% y 3%). Los datos recolectados fueron interpretados y analizados estadísticamente para identificar diferencias significativas en las características organolépticas evaluadas. El análisis reveló que la concentración de sal tuvo un efecto significativo en todos los parámetros sensoriales establecidos, destacando especialmente el chucrut elaborado con una concentración de 2% de sal. Esta concentración no solo proporcionó el mejor equilibrio entre sabor, olor, color y textura, sino que también fue la preferida por la mayoría de los consumidores participantes en el estudio. Como resultado, se concluyó que la concentración de sal óptima para la elaboración de chucrut, bajo condiciones estándar, es del 2%. Esta concentración es recomendada para obtener un producto con mejores características organolépticas, asegurando la preferencia del consumidor.
Understanding Key Stressors for Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Loss: An Overview
Authors: Mhatre Manda Anil
Published: July 2024

Biodiversity hotspots are the regions with high levels of endemic species and significant habitat loss. Coastal areas can exhibit distinct biodiversity hotspots due to their diverse habitats, such as coral reefs, mangrove forests, and intertidal zones. These hotspots often support unique assemblages of species adapted to specific coastal conditions. Ecosystem services provided by marine biodiversity include provisioning services (seafood, resources for medicine); regulating services (stable climate and clean water); cultural services (recreational and mental benefits: sea bathing); and supporting services (nutrient circulation and photosynthesis). Despite some successful conservation efforts, biodiversity continues to decline. Marine ecosystems are vulnerable to rapid changes in diversity and function. Major pressures and threats causing increasing pressure on coastal and marine biodiversity include climate change, ocean acidification, habitat destruction and changes in sea use, invasive species, overexploitation, and pollution. Preservation of coastal biodiversity is of prime importance for human wellbeing. The coastal ecosystems sustain diverse life forms and also safeguard essential ecological services. Therefore conservation and restoration of coastal biodiversity is a timeless responsibility for sustainable development. In light of these observations, this review aims to update recent information from the available literature on the key stressors of marine and coastal biodiversity loss. This study also suggests the strategies to be implemented for successful conservation and restoration of coastal and marine biodiversity.
Study on the Toxic Effects of Deltamethrin on Hematological Parameters of a Fresh Water Fish, Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.)
Authors: Kumar Rajinder , Sharma Sushma
Published: July 2024

Fish health is adversely affected by pesticide contamination, which is a significant cause of pollution in freshwater ecosystems. One helpful technique for assessing the general health of different fish species is the analysis of blood parameters. Present study investigated the detrimental effects of deltamethrin on different hematological parameters of a fresh water fish, common carp (Cyprinus carpio). An experiment with a 28-day exposure to 1/20th and 1/10th of the 96-hour LC50 value (0.114µl/L) was conducted in order to investigate the effects of sub-lethal concentrations. On the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th day of exposure, several hematological parameters like Total Erythrocyte Count (TEC), Total Leukocyte Count (TLC), Hemoglobin (Hb), Hematocrit/Packed Cell Volume (Hct/PCV), Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) were analyzed in comparison to control. After the exposure of different concentrations of deltamethrin significant decline (P*<0.05 and P**<0.01) in Hb, TEC, PCV and MCHC was noted as compared to control. On the contrary TLC, MCV and MCH showed increasing trend after the treatment of pesticide. This study showed that deltamethrin considerably altered the hematological markers of fish, even at sub-lethal concentrations.
A Review on Adaptive Responses of Salamanders to Climate Change
Authors: Ghosh Rajarshi
Published: July 2024

Extinction rates of salamanders are predicted to rise exponentially under rapidly changing environmental conditions. Due to a wide range of anthropogenic activities, the populations of salamanders are highly threatened. The previous published data indicate that salamanders have adapted various plastic responses to acclimatize to the changing environment. These plastic responses help them to buffer the adverse effects of changing environments and also allow them to adapt to new habitats. The objectives of this review paper are to explore the impact of changing climate on salamanders, to elucidate the diverse strategies they employ to mitigate these challenges, and to evaluate the limitations and evolutionary significance of these measures.  Additionally, this study will endeavor to forecast whether these adaptive changes are sufficient to address the evolving climate conditions.
Assessment of Seed Protectants in Respect to Quantitative Losses Due to Callosobruchus chinensis Linn in Stored Pigeon Pea
Authors: Shukla P. K. , Patel Shweta , Singh R.B. , Rajput S.K.S.
Published: July 2024

To test the efficacy of seven tested seed protectants viz., Spinetoram, Flupyradifurone Emamectin benzoate, Deltamethrin, Neem oil, Dry Neem Leaf and Azadirachtin along with control were used against Callosobruchus chinensis Linn in stored pigeon pea under ambient condition in Seed Entomology laboratory, ANDUAT, Ayodhya during year 2021-22. All the seed protectants were evaluated for their effectiveness on the basis of seed damage, seed weight and seed moisture against pulse beetle under ambient condition for a period of 2, 4 and 6 months. Among tested seed protectants the Emamectin benzoate 5 SG followed by Spinetoram 11.7 SC and Neemoz Gold 1EC was found most effective as seed protectants with least seed damage and weight loss of seed up to 6 months of storage.
La supervisión educativa: un nuevo enfoque en la educación panameña
Authors: Saldaña López Jesús
Published: July 2024

Este artículo hace referencia al tema de la supervisión educativa desde un nuevo enfoque administrativo, llamando a la reflexión de la comunidad docente, dado los cambios que se han tratado de establecer en nuestro país. Para los fines, este aporte investigativo busca generar información sobre la manera de asegurar a través de los sistemas de evaluación, la generación de la excelencia y la calidad educativa y la evolución integral de los alumnos. Además, se incorporan otros elementos; como, el ofrecimiento de nuevos programas de formación y el monitoreo en el cumplimiento de normativas comprometidas con los sistemas democráticos de la evaluación en los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje. La metodología abarca perspectivas globales y estructuradas, planes de estudio, asesoramiento y desarrollo profesional. Estos propósitos solo pueden establecerse a través de la implementación de políticas educativas, el constante mejoramiento de la enseñanza y la evaluación del desempeño estudiantil. Estas estrategias también fortalecen la gerencia escolar y liderazgo, cultivando una cultura pedagógica de excelencia y colaboración colectiva. Se perfecciona recursos y tecnologías para mejorar la estructura y la salvaguarda escolar.
Control de las cuentas por cobrar: caso de estudio “Junta de agua potable Chipe-Hamburgo del cantón La Maná” año 2023
Authors: Patrón Mera Karla Elizabeth , Saltos Bonilla Sabrina Micaela , Medina Armas Angélica Tamara , Ulloa Mendez Carmen Isabel
Published: July 2024

Este artículo analiza el control de las cuentas por cobrar en la Junta de Agua Potable de Chipe Hamburgo del cantón La Maná durante el año 2023. El objetivo principal fue identificar y comprender los principales factores que influyen en el control de las cuentas por cobrar asi como la morosidad. La metodología adoptada fue un diseño no experimental, descriptivo de corte transversal, apoyado de la revisión documental de la información financiera de la empresa, se utilizaron encuestas y entrevistas para la recolección de datos cuantitativos y cualitativos del personal involucrado en la cobranza. Los resultados revelaron varios factores que contribuyen a la morosidad, entre ellos, las políticas de cobranza inadecuadas que representaron el 56%, mientras que la falta de seguimiento y control de las deudas con un 48%, el estudio también encontró que el 75% afirmó que el personal carece de capacitación adecuado y el 82% manifestó que los procesos de cobranza son lentos, mientras el 39% menciona que fue debido a la falta de comunicación sobre las deudas a los morosos. El índice de morosidad para el año 2022 fue del 46%, pero disminuyó a 28% para el último periodo de estudio. El análisis horizontal mostró una variación del 61% en el rubro de cuentas por cobrar en el periodo de análisis. En conclusión, el análisis y control de las cuentas por cobrar permitió identificar varias causas que contribuyen a la morosidad, estas incluyen la falta de seguimiento adecuado de la deuda, procesos lentos, políticas de cobranza inadecuadas.
A Tribute to Robin Howat
Authors: Graham Janet
Published: July 2024

A Tribute to Robin Howat
Effects of Community African Drumming on Generalised Anxiety in Teenagers
Authors: Akombo David
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to test the effects of community music projects (CMPs), such as after-school African drumming circles, on academic performance and generalised anxiety in adolescents. Adolescents from a Junior High (7th, 8th, and 9th graders, age range from 12-14) in the State of Utah (USA) participated in the study. A one-sample t-test found a significant difference in reading scores (df(4) p=.004). A paired samples t-test found a significant relationship between the maths trait anxiety score pre-intervention and the total state anxiety score pre-test (df(4) p=.033). A paired samples t-test found a significant relationship between the reading trait anxiety score post-intervention and the total state anxiety score post-test (df(4) p=.030). This research demonstrates the effectiveness of community music such as drumming for reducing anxiety and also for improving academic performance in adolescents. CMPs are recommended as a non-invasive intervention modality for adolescents.
Developmental Speech-Language Training through Music for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Hayoung Lim)
Authors: Pasiali Varvara
Published: July 2024

This is a review of the book "Developmental Speech-Language Training through Music for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders"  by Hayoung Lim
Developmental Speech-Language Training through Music for Children with Autism Spectrum DisordersHayoung LimPhiladelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley (2012)197 pp., ISBN: 978-1-84905-849-0
Intrinsic Motivation of Gen Z to be a Teacher in Elementary Schools
Authors: Suyatno Suyatno , Wantini Wantini , Patimah Lilis
Published: July 2024

Intrinsic motivation plays a critical role in influencing an individual's career choices. Since 2017, Gen Z, as the youngest generation to enter the workforce, exhibits distinct career motivations compared to earlier generations. However, there is still very little research that explores a person's intrinsic motivation in choosing a career as a teacher. This research aimed to explore the intrinsic motivation of prospective teachers from Gen Z to become professional teachers in elementary schools. The study included 12 pre-service teachers enrolled in the elementary school teacher education program, selected using purposive sampling techniques. By adopting qualitative focus group study research, the results showed that intrinsic motivation to become a teacher in elementary schools included three main themes, namely: the interest in teaching, self-development, and comfort in teaching. This research made an important contribution to the understanding of intrinsic motivation in entering a career as a teacher, which could assist in the development of strategies and policies that support the recruitment and retention of quality teachers.
The Application of Chat GPT in English Language Evaluation: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Nasrullah Nasrullah , Al Wahyu Taufik
Published: July 2024

This comprehensive study of the literature investigated the use, advantages, and drawbacks of the Chat GPT in English language instruction. This article was constructed by using a limited search strategy for relevant databases like Google Scholar, Frontiersin, ResearchGate, Journal of Applied Learning and Teaching, and ScienceDirect using the keywords “Chat GPT” and “ELT Assessment.” The search is limited to articles published between 2019 and 2024, written in English, and containing “Chat GPT” and “English Language Assessment,” open-access, peer-reviewed, and relevant conference papers. This review examined 20 academic research papers on the use of the Chat GPT in English Language Teaching (ELT) assessment. The findings highlighted various benefits, including simplified assessment, customisation, near-real-time automation, removal of geographical restrictions, and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, ethical issues and restrictions were discussed, such as the responsible use of AI as a tool and the imbalance that AI can create in the integrity of an the assessment. The outcomes of this review could offer an understanding of the Chat GPT in terms of ELT assessment application and some new opportunities for future research and practice. The novelty of this study lies in the thorough literature review conducted by the author, encompassing a diverse array of research studies. The study elucidated various advantages and obstacles encountered by researchers during the assessment process. Furthermore, the researchers underscored the necessity of human validation for current generational artificial intelligence models in practical applications.
The Influence of Marketing Activities of Companies on Social Networks on the Purchase Decisions of Students
Authors: Ostojic Bojana , Cvjetkovic Milena , Jovanovic Drazen , Latinovic Boris
Published: July 2024

The study in this paper sought to assess how the company's marketing initiatives influence the purchasing choices of students. By surveying 230 students from the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade and analysing their responses, the researchers evaluated various aspects of the company's marketing strategies and the students' buying behaviour. Descriptive statistics revealed that the variables related to updating content on social media and utilising sponsored advertisements had the most significant impact, along with the variable of making purchasing decisions. The results of the regression and correlation analysis established the existence of statistically significant relationships and the influence of the variables of the company's marketing activity on the variables of students' purchase decisions. Based on the regression model of influence, it was determined that the variables of the company's marketing activities had the greatest impact on the variable of making purchase decisions, with the variables of sponsored ads and updating content on social networks making the greatest individual contribution. A two-component solution was obtained by factor analysis, where the first component gathered all the variables of the company's marketing activities and the purchasing decision variable, while the second component gathered the other variables of the students' purchasing decisions. Between these two components, increasingly high correlation values were found, which only indicates that there is a certain degree of variability between the company's marketing activities and students' purchasing decisions. The research conducted in this study aimed to determine the extent to which social media marketing is beneficial for students in finding products and services they need, as well as how influential it is in their purchasing decisions. It underscores the importance for companies to integrate social media marketing activities and determine the most suitable types of social media marketing strategies.