bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
https://doi.org/10.22490/ECACEN.6934
Authors: Torres Nova Edward Yecid , Oregon Criollo William Oswaldo , Martínez Sanabria William Camilo
Published: July 2023

El presente trabajo de de semillero de investigación busca observar cómo está expuesto el tema de la interventoría de obra en Colombia, sus principales características y su importancia en el sector de las construcciones. En lo que comprende a lo metodológico, este trabajo presenta un enfoque cualitativo descriptivo, que pretende describir cómo se desarrolla un proceso de interventoría de obra, por esta razón, se recopila información mediante un formulario tipo encuesta a expertos en el tema localizados en Bogotá, buscando conocer el presente y la prospectiva de este tema. En las obras civiles y construcciones que se llevan a cabo en el país, en particular en obras públicas, se ejecutan unos procesos de interventoría, los cuales buscan armonizar las relaciones entre contratante y contratista y asegurar la calidad de la obra, el cumplimiento del cronograma de ejecución, la gestión integral de los procesos, la mitigación de los impactos ambientales y la administración de los recursos necesarios para la construcción de la obra. El tema toma vital importancia para quienes toman decisiones y tienen bajo su responsabilidad la culminación a beneplácito de todos los procesos que influyen en la construcción de las obras civiles, desde la creación de su diseño, hasta su respectiva entrega del proyecto con sus correspondientes garantías. La interventoría de obra, no solo es un tema de cumplimiento de requisitos para una licitación o de una norma, debe ir más allá y los constructores deberán entender que un proceso de interventoría es un componente de aseguramiento de la calidad de cualquier proyecto de construcción, el cual, a tener falencias, o no ser empleado, genera los problemas adyacentes de las obras civiles y de construcciones.
La lógica difusa en la selección de talento humano
Authors: Hurtado Bolaños Henry , Gómez Narváez Ricardo
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Se estudió la lógica difusa como una alternativa para la toma de decisiones en diferentes tópicos de la actividad humana. Método: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en las principales bases de datos sobre aplicaciones de la lógica difusa y cómo ha sido útil para mejores decisiones. Se desarrolló un ejercicio de lógica difusa para la selección de tutores en la UNAD usando álgebra matricial. Resultados: Se mostró el número de publicaciones sobre lógica difusa en las bases de datos consultadas, se realizó una aplicación de lógica difusa en la selección de tutores de tiempo completo, medio tiempo y hora cátedra en la UNAD donde se observa la aplicación del álgebra matricial. Discusión y conclusiones: La lógica difusa resuelve el problema de las interpretaciones semánticas como alto o bajo, costoso o económico, conveniente o inconveniente
La competitividad endógena en emprendimientos sociales en la ciudad de Bogotá y Buenaventura
Authors: León Guerrero Jenny Patricia , Vega Guerrero Juan Camilo
Published: July 2023

El presente documento busca identificar los factores de mercadeo interno que inciden en organizaciones de emprendimiento social de localidades de Bogotá y Buenaventura, mediante cuestionarios aplicados a los representantes legales o CEO de 20 organizaciones de este tipo, estas encuestas se aplicaron durante el primer y segundo semestre del 2022 por medio de un instrumento que consta de 8 componentes y 17 preguntas. El estudio se articula con el proyecto de investigación de la ECACEN denominado: La competitividad endógena de marketing en organizaciones de emprendimiento social en Colombia. De esta investigación se obtuvieron resultados relevantes, como se evidencia a continuación: Las actividades de mercadeo en relación con publicidad de los servicios, el manejo de las redes sociales, la gestión con entidades tanto públicas como privadas, la consecución de recursos y la investigación sobre las necesidades de las personas, son consideradas como muy importantes en el segmento de encuestados . En las organizaciones consultadas es importante el diseño de planes de mercadeo, estudios de viabilidad, así como creación de ideas para la generación de servicios que aporten a la calidad de vida de la comunidad.
Implementation of a new matheuristic to solve the vehicle routing problem with simultaneous deliveries and pick-ups – VRPSPD
Authors: Ballesteros Silva Pedro Pablo , Ballesteros Riveros Diana Paola
Published: July 2023

The objective of this article is to present a new methodology for solving the Homogeneous Vehicle Routing Problem with Simultaneous Pickups and Deliveries (VRPSPD). The methodology integrates a matheuristic using the Chu-Beasley genetic algorithm and mixed integer linear programming, based on the Branch-and-Bound procedure. The best configuration obtained from the genetic algorithm is improved through the use of constructive heuristic methods in determining sub-problems, which contribute to the creation of the initial population necessary in the stage of local improvement. The goal is to determine minimum-cost routes that satisfy the pick-up and delivery demands of a group of geographically dispersed customers, while considering the restrictions of the system and the number of vehicles required. The methodology is implemented in C++ and a solver CPLEX software is used to find the solution. Results from test instances in specialized literature demonstrate the efficiency of this new hybrid model, showing good results in short computation times. This article is based on the author's doctoral thesis in engineering and presents similar topics discussed in international congresses, which may explain the similarities in the consulted bibliographical references.
Emergency remote teaching in process simulation using DWSIM: a case study from DIQ-UMAG, Chilean Patagonia
Authors: Navarro Pérez Daniela Josefina , Moreno Díaz Juan Carlos , Simeone Barrientos Pedro Alejandro
Published: July 2023

Due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Chilean universities were forced to transition from face-to-face classes to online instruction. In response, the Department of Chemical Engineering (DIQ) at the University of Magallanes sought alternative strategies for remote teaching. This article reports on their experience of delivering technical process simulation skills to their final-year undergraduate chemical engineering students. Due to difficulties connecting with the commercial software Aspen HYSYS, which was housed at the university, the department turned to the open-source software, DWSIM, as an alternative. The material content was adapted, and video tutorials were created to meet learning objectives. The software was taught in a new module within the Project Engineering course to develop the skills needed for students to design and simulate a chemical plant. Positive feedback and constructive criticism were received from the students through anonymous surveys and discussion forums. In response, DIQ launched its YouTube channel, DIQ_DWSIM, which has had a positive impact on Spanish-speaking individuals seeking to learn DWSIM. Additionally, two universities have used the channel as support material for their process simulation courses. A second survey of the YouTube audience has further solidified the value of this open online educational resource for higher education learning.
A Capacitively Coupled Chopper Instrumentation Amplifier with Deadtime Offset Reduction Technique for Neural Signal Recording
Authors: Li Jihong , Zhu Longbin , Su Risheng , Wang Wenjie , Zhou Yang , Xie Siyuan , Mao Guangwei , Zhou Zhijun
Published: July 2023

This letter presents a deadtime offset reduction (DOR) technique to
reduce the offset and ripple at the output of the capacitively coupled
chopper instrumentation amplifier (CCIA) for neural signal recording.
DOR employs switches to discharge the offsets at main amplifier and DC
servo loop, during the deadtime of the chopping clocks. The circuits are
targeted at IC realization and designed in 0.18-μm CMOS technology. The
proposed CCIA with DOR achieves an output offset reduction ratio of 52
dB and a ripple reduction ratio of 47 dB without any significant
increasement of power, area, or noise overhead.
Emergence and high prevalence of unusual rotavirus G8P[8] strains in outpatients with acute gastroenteritis in Shanghai, China
Authors: Zhong Huaqing , Jia Ran , Xu Menghua , Liu Pengcheng , Su Liyun , Cao Lingfeng , Zhu Xunhua , Lu Lijuan , Xu Jin
Published: July 2023

Group A rotavirus (RVA) is considered an important cause of acute
gastroenteritis (AGE) in all age groups, especially in children. We
investigated the epidemiology of RVA in outpatients aged ≤16 years at
the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China. In this
study, 16.6% (246/1482) were infected with RVA. The detection rate of
RVA was significantly higher in the year of 2021 (20.3%, 147/725)
compared to the year of 2020 (14.5%, 77/531) and 2022 (9.7%, 22/226) (
p=0.000). RVA infection was prevalent in all seasons from 2020 to
2022, with a different monthly distribution observed in different years.
Among 246 RVA-positive samples, 14 different RVA genotypes were detected
with different frequencies. Overall, G9P[8] (45.5%, 112/246) was
the most common RVA genotype, followed by G8P[8] (37.4%, 92/246)
and G3P[8] (4.1%, 10/246). The prevalence of G/P combinations
varied from 2020 to 2022. G9P[8] was the most circulating genotype
in 2020 (68.2%, 15/22) and 2021 (57.8%, 85/147). However, G8P[8]
(68.8%, 53/77) suddenly became the most prevalent genotype in 2022
after being first identified in 2020 and prevalent in 2021. The G8
strains detected in the study were all clustered to DS-1-like G8 strains
with the closest genetic distance to strains circulating in Southeast
Asia. Our study demonstrated the diversity of circulating RVA genotypes
in Shanghai. The sudden emergence and high prevalence of unusual
G8P[8] strains deserve more concern and indicate the need for
continuous surveillance of RVA in children with AGE in the future to
reﬁne future vaccine strategy.
The Impact of Intracervical Terlipressin on Intravasation and Venous Embolization During Hysteroscopic Surgery: A Comprehensive Randomised Controlled Study
Authors: L. Hesselink , L.E. Overdijk , Kesteren Paul van , P. Haan , L. Karstens , R.K Riezebos , E.J.F Franssen , Rademaker B.M.P.
Published: July 2023

Objective: To investigate whether intracervical injection of
terlipressin during hysteroscopic surgery could reduce the amount of
intravasation, the incidence and severity of gas embolism, and the COHb
levels in the blood. Design: Randomised double-blind controlled trial.
Setting and population: Patients who were scheduled for transcervical
resection of type 1 or type 2 myomas (TCR-M), or for extensive
transcervical endometrium resection (TCR-E). Methods: Patients were
randomised to receive either terlipressin 0.85 mg or placebo injections
intracervically at the beginning of the procedure. The amount of
intravasation and level of COHb was measured at the end of the
procedure. The incidence and severity of gas embolisms was determined
during the procedure by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Study
groups were compared using an Independent Samples T-Test or a
Mann-Whitney U test as indicated. Main Outcome Measures: Amount of
intravasation, incidence and severity of gas embolisms, blood COHb
levels. Results: No significant differences were found in intravasation
volume, venous emboli and post-surgery COHb between study groups. There
was a trend towards more severe embolisms (grade IV embolisms: 12 versus
6, p = 0.08), paradoxical embolisms (4 versus 2, p = 0.55) and a shorter
operation time (mean of 43 versus 36 minutes, p = 0.09) in patients who
received terlipressin compared to placebo. Conclusions: This study could
not demonstrate a clear beneficial effect of cervical terlipressin
administration. However, further research is needed to investigate if
terlipressin can reduce operation time, severe embolisms and the need
for redo procedures.
Different modalities in the management of post-COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction.
Authors: Shady Eslam Farid Abu , Saleh Ahmed Shehata El Sayed , Mohammady Aymen Abdel-Aal , Goma Moustafa
Published: July 2023

Objectives: to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment options
for post-COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction. Design: This is a
retrospective cohort study. Setting:
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Participants: 120 patients between January 2020 and December 2022
with post-COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction (anosmia or hyposmia).
Main outcome measures: Initial smell scores and on weeks 1,2,3,4
of treatment regimens. Results: 43.3% of patients were males and
56.6% were females aged from 18 to 62 years (median age was 38.5
years). 38 patients (36.3%) were hospitalized while 82 patients
(68.3%) managed at home. There was a significant difference in the
average time for complete recovery in group B was 25.7 ± 9.20 days and
group C was 24.8± 6.67 days and group D was 23.5± 7.13 days compared to
28.97 ± 4.29 days in control group A (P = 0.02*). There is no
significant association between age, sex, place of management, severity
of COVID-19 illness, obesity, and the duration of COVID-19 illness with
smell scores and the duration of anosmia/hyposmia but there was a highly
significant association with diabetes, hypertension, smoking, and asthma
(P-Value=<0.001***). Conclusion: This study
suggests that combining the usage of topical mometasone furoate or
topical vitamin A or intranasal theophylline with olfactory training
shortens the duration of post-COVID- 19 anosmia/hyposmia but offers no
superiority regarding smell scores over olfactory training alone after 4
weeks.
From the abstract to the concrete: Creating conditions for the development of theoretical thinking in children in early education
Authors: Filipiak Ewa
Published: July 2023

Theoretical thinking is a complex cognitive activity; it is rational thinking aimed at the creation of concepts. Knowledge and theoretical thinking (in contrast to empirical knowledge) are created in the process of cooperation between a child and an adult under certain conditions, in which specific developmental tasks are carried out. The aim of this article is to share with a wider audience the author’s personal experience gained in an experimental attempt to develop theoretical thinking in children in early school education by means of the ascending teaching strategy, from the abstract to the concrete. The project, which was aimed at changing the learning culture, draws on the theories developed by Vygotsky, Davydov and Elkonin. The studies in the project showed that there is substantial intellectual potential in children in this age-group which is not developed in traditional education. Contemporary schools do not seem to create learning conditions that match the children’s specific stage of development or their learning strategies. Opening school culture to new concepts that create the right conditions for developmental change requires changes in teachers’ understanding of the nature of thinking and of the child’s theory of mind.
Peningkatan keterampilan passing bawah peserta didik dalam permainan bola voli melalui metode drill dengan bantuan alat modifikasi bola gantung
Authors: Fatchur M.
Published: July 2023

Studi pendahuluan menunjukkan rendahnya keterampilan teknik passing bawah pesera didik dalam permainan bola voli karena bola yang digunakan berukuran standar serta dianggap terlalu keras dan menimbulkan rasa sakit pada tangan. Selain itu, waktu pembelajaran tidak efektif karena waktu banyak digunakan untuk memungut bola yang lepas dari kontrol. Permasalahan diperparah dengan kurangnya sarana prasarana sekolah dalam permainan bola voli. Permasalahan ini perlu diperbaiki agar tidak menurunkan minat dan motivasi peserta didik dalam mata pelajaran Penjasorkes. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang bertujuan meningkatkan keterampilan passing bawah peserta didik dalam permainan bola voli menggunakan metode drill berbantuan alat modifikasi bola gantung. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada 1 sampai 22 Agustus 2022 selama dua siklus yang masing-masing mencakup tindakan perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi dalam setiap siklusnya. Sejumlah 32 peserta didik kelas VII A SMP Negeri 1 Juwangi semester gasal tahun pelajaran 2022/2023 yang terdiri atas 18 putra dan 14 putri menjadi subjek penelitian. Peneliti menggunakan teknik tes, survei, dokumentasi, dan wawancara dalam pengumpulan data. Instrumen penelitian mengadopsi instrumen penelitian terdahulu dan divalidasi ahli. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif komparatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) rata-rata nilai keterampilan passing bawah pada Siklus 2 meningkat sampai dengan 82,81, (2)  ketuntasan klasikal kelas pada Siklus 2 meningkat sampai dengan 84,38%, dan (3)  rata-rata nilai partisipasi peserta didik dalam pembelajaran Siklus 2 diketahui sebesar 78,91, atau tergolong aktif. Hasil penelitian memotivasi rekan-rekan sejawat peneliti untuk memperbaiki kualitas pembelajaran melalui penelitian tindakan kelas. Penelitian ini tidak memperhitungkan peningkatan keterampilan yang diperoleh peserta didik akibat pelatihan di luar pembelajaran.
Efektivitas Stretching PNF Terhadap Kelenturan
Authors: Al Fajar Hafiz , Samodra Y. touvan juni , Wati Isti dwi puspita , Yosika Ghana Firsta , Gandasari Maharani Fatima , Sofyan Davi
Published: July 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat efektivitas Stretching PNF pada kelenturan untuk meningkatkan fleksibilitas. Metode penelitian dengan  menggunakan eksperimen One Group Pretest- Postest design. Sampel yang digunakan adalah mahasiswa/i Universitas Tanjungpura Prodi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga berjumlah 10 orang. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan treatmeant 3 gerakan stretching PNF, dengan gerakan Hold Relax Hamstring, Quadriceps, Chest PNF. Kemudian diukur dengan sit and reach sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan (treatmeant). Teknik analisis data menggunakan deskriptif dan uji t. Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan terdapat perbedaan antara sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan sebesar 1,8 cm. Maka dengan dapat simpulkan bahwa dengan adanya peregangan PNF dapat meningkatkan kelenturan
Asociación entre consumo del alcohol y tabaco con la salud mental de estudiantes de enfermería en Sinaloa
Authors: Tejada-Rangel Eleazara , Retamoza Hilda , Tejada Rangel Marina , Peña López Mixtli Adilene
Published: July 2023

La depresión y la ansiedad son fenómenos de salud pública en los cuales se manifiestan trastornos emocionales como tristeza, culpa, inutilidad, inseguridad, miedo, preocupación, pensamientos negativos, entre otros, que pueden desencadenar el consumo de alcohol y tabaco. El abuso en el consumo de estas drogas lícitas representa un problema de salud pública de alto impacto económico. Por ello, es de suma importancia conocer la asociación que puede existir entre ellas dentro de las escuelas de Enfermería de Culiacán, Sinaloa. Recordando que este grupo de estudiantes representa para la sociedad un modelo de protección, nos permitirá establecer estrategias innovadoras de educación contra las adicciones y la salud mental. La metodología utilizada fue el paradigma cuantitativo, observacional, transversal, prospectivo, de tipo correlacional causal.
Gender Segregation in the Borderlands of E-Science
Authors: Karakas Oznur , Griffin Gabriele
Published: July 2023

This article draws on an ethnographic study of an e-science platform in Sweden to analyse how horizontal gender segregation across sciences plays out in e-science, a borderland in which sciences converge around state-of-the art computational technologies for scientific research. While the convergence of sciences in e-science has the potential to open a non-traditional trajectory to attract women to ICTs, we find that this potential remains untapped. Instead horizontal gender segregation is perpetuated through a) restricted mobility of women from scientific fields with higher gender parity to IT, b) gender friction negatively affecting women in cross-disciplinary e-science, c) a gendered developer/user divide permeating e-science collaborations under ‘the logic of domains,’ and d) perceived self-reliance in computational tool development across sciences acting as ‘gendered boundary work’ to strengthen the gendered hard/soft divide in sciences.
Visual Expression of Children with Special Needs in SLB Muhammadyaah Surya Gemilang in the Image of the Picture
Authors: Dewi Arindy Sabilla , Sugiarto Eko
Published: July 2023

Analysis of Visual Expression in Images of Children with Special Needs is one form of observation and research on the characteristics of pictures of children with special needs. Children with special needs are very synonymous with visual language rather than spoken language. How children express their creativity and work in a picture, where the picture of every child who has certain deficiencies and disability certainly has the meaning, uniqueness and characteristics of each in expressing art. Some images show various image periodizations. Some show unique image typography. This study was conducted to find out whether a person's deficiencies or disability can affect the creativity and style of drawing children with special needs. Research uses a qualitative approach with a case study design, which will be carried out at SLB Muhammadiyah Surya Gemilang. Research uses controlled observation techniques, interviews with teachers and document studies. In this SLB there are several different disabled classes. Among them such as mental retardation, disabilities, deaf, and autism. The data to be analyzed in the form of images from children with special needs that have been selected for further research in it. The results of this study, children with special needs based on the shortcomings and disability suffered have their own characteristics based on their use, so that the expression of pictures of children with special needs under certain conditions has differences in both ideas and visualization of images
The Creative Process of Dance in Genye Art in Purwakarta District
Authors: Firdhausa Nurul , Sunaryo Ayo , Sabaria Ria
Published: July 2023

The development of the times has always made the younger generation face modern art. Many of them also focus on continuing, preserving and developing the arts that were born in the community, so that they become meaningful arts. In the end, the art can function as a means of identity that strengthens human dignity and society. Genye art born in Purwakarta Regency, West Java, is still maintained, preserved and developed by artists and local communities. The creative process carried out departs from the previous form of presentation of the Genye Art performance by paying attention to aspects of choreography, makeup, clothing and property. The purpose of this research is to describe the creative process of dance with the development of Genye artistry in terms of choreography, makeup, clothing, and property. This research method uses descriptive analysis method with a qualitative approach. Data was collected by means of observation, interviews and documentation studies in the form of performance photos, photos of the development process and videos of Genye art that have been developed. The results showed that genye art underwent changes and development in terms of choreography which continued to change and develop, makeup and property from 2010 to 2023 at this time, which made this genye art continue to develop and be preserved to become the most prominent art in Purwakarta Regency. This research can provide motivation to artists and the community so that they can continue to maintain, maintain, preserve and develop the arts that were born and grow in their area, namely the arts that characterize the Purwakarta Regency, namely "Genye Art".
Kolintang Symbolic Construction of The Union Odd Numbers (Three) in Socio-cultural Meaning of Minahasa Community
Authors: Latuni Glenie , Rattu Jultje , Loho Ambrose , Saroinsong Sam , Windewani Marlyn
Published: July 2023

This research examines the construction of Kolintang through the symbol of the number Three in the socio-cultural life system of the Minahasa people, whose embodiment in Kolintang music. A qualitative method through a historical approach in social and anthropological writing is used in this research. The data sourcewas obtained from field observations for approximately three years in Lembean Village, namely Nine taranak or Minamerot.Interviews and recordings do well; researchers are also active in direct observation. The research found that the number one is a transcendent and intangible symbol, the God of the Minahasa people Empung, WailanWangko, EmpungRenga-Rengan, God is Glorious, God is Great. The number one does not appear in the form of kolintang but is unifying. The number three is seen in the three forms of the Minahasa grandmothers Karema, Lumimuut, and Toar; also in the three Minahasa leaders, Tunduan/Tonaas, Wadian/Walian, and Teterusan. It is seen in the three first descendants of Minahasa, namely the Tombulu, Toutewoh, and Tounsawang sub-ethnicity. This symbolisation can be seen in the construction of Kolintang instruments using three wooden sticks (Teken) singing Tatembaken, the use of three-wood Kolintang in Waleposan, and traditional modes/scales such as (1 - 2 - 3) as well as the use of three wood in modern Kolintang Music Accompaniment called Wooden Kolintang Music Ensemble (AMKK). In conclusion, the construction of Kolintang music is a form of symbolisation of the Unification of the number three in the social and cultural life of the Minahasa people.
Islamismo militante en Malasia: ¿complot internacional o intoxicación informativa?
Authors: Ramírez Bonilla Juan José
Published: July 2023

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Richard Elphick y Rodney Davenport (eds.) Christianity in South Africa, A Political, Social, and Cultural History. Berkekey: University of California, 1997. 480 pp.
Authors: Varela Hilda , Elphick Richard , Davenport T. R. H.
Published: July 2023

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Violencia y persuasión: los fundamentos estratégicos de la sofística en la China antigua
Authors: Galvany Albert
Published: July 2023

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Mujeres, maternidad y amor materno en China tradicional
Authors: Botton Beja Flora
Published: July 2023

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Relationship between knowledge and fast food with obesity in adolescents
Authors: Lestari Hariati , Handayani Listy , Nurfadilah H Siti
Published: July 2023

Obesity is a risk factor of degenerative diseases which is a public health problem that covers almost the entire life cycle including adolescents. Consumption of fast food is suspected as one of the triggers of obesity in adolescents. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship of knowledge and fast food consumption with the incidence of obesity among adolescents in Kendari City, 2021. Method: A quantitative study with cross sectional design was conducted in December 2021 in the Kendari City area, Southeast Sulawesi. The results of the study: based on bivariate analysis showed that of 397 samples of good fast food diet as many as 151 people (38%) normal category and as many as 86 people (21.27%) who have a very good diet category normal and about 23 people (0.3%) have a diet that is not good category obesity. Based on bivariate analysis after conducting a statistical test with the Chi-Square test obtained p= =0,538> 0.05 for knowledge and p = 0.007 < 0.05 for fast food consumption. Conclusion: So it can be concluded that there was not relationship between knowledge with the incidence of obesity in adolescents and there was a significant relationship between fast food consumption with the incidence of obesity in adolescents.
The evolution of sharing economy policies in Indonesia transportation sector from the perspective of Narrative Policy Framework
Authors: Amri Pahmi , Nurmandi Achmad , Mutiarin Dyah
Published: July 2023

Online transportation is a new type of service equipped with an internet network, and its presence in Indonesia is considered a service that disrupts the transportation sector. The government is faced with a complex policy problem to regulate online transportation. This article aims to reveal the role of policy actors in the media regarding policy issues and online transportation policy solutions. This article used qualitative analysis and the NPF policy narrative framework approach. This study found that licensing issues and Permenhub were problems that the DIY and Riau governments shared. More specific problems in Riau Province are related to violence issues, and that in DIY are related to congestion problems. The policy solution recommended by policy actors to the media is to make regional level regulations that technically regulate online transportation according to the area conditions.
Digital Reading Attitudes of Pre-Service Teachers
Authors: Asan Rabia , Şahan Arzu
Published: July 2023

The study explored the attitudes of pre-service teachers of two different groups majoring in numerical and verbal fields towards digital reading in terms of different variables. By examining variables such as daily digital reading time, daily print reading time, number of books read from digital devices, the level of digital reading attitudes of pre-service teachers in numerical and verbal fields were examined and the findings were discussed. Selected using the convenient sampling method among the non-random sampling methods, the study sample consisted of a total of 100 participants, 56 of whom were majoring in Mathematics Education and 42 of whom were majoring in Social Studies Education at a state university in Central Anatolia. The "Attitude Scale Towards Digital Reading for Pre-Service Teachers" developed by Yurdakal and Susar Kırmızı (2021) was utilized as the data collection tool. The study revealed that while the digital reading attitudes of pre-service teachers showed a statistically significant difference according to their daily reading duration from printed sources, reading books from any kind of digital devices, digital reading competencies and the number of books they read in a year, there was no significant difference according to the program they were in, daily digital reading duration and electronic text that can be read in an internet-free environment. In line with the study results, suggestions were provided for educators regarding digital reading, which are believed to improve the quality of education.
Examination of the Relationship Between Fear of Growing up and Identity Styles in Emerging Adulthood
Authors: Yılmaz Ahmet Alperen , Şanlı Esat
Published: July 2023

The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between the fear of growth and identity styles of individuals in emerging adulthood. The study group of the research is between the ages of 18-30, 219 women, 194 men, including 413 people. “Demographic Information Form”, “Fear of Growth Scale” and “Identity Styles Scale – 5” were used in the research. Data were analysed by stepwise regression analysis. Results of study showed that diffuse avoidance-oriented identity style are significantly higher in males and in non-working individuals. Fear of growing up was a significant predictor for identity styles. Results showed that the fear of growing up explains the avoidant identity style the most. Suggestions were made in line with the findings of the study.
Pedagogical Practices for Dyslexic Learners in Moroccan EFL Classroom
Authors: El Arbaouı Fatima Zahra
Published: July 2023

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that affects not only students’ first-language literacy skills but also foreign language learning. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition as well as poor spelling and decoding abilities. It does not indicate a lack of intelligence or idleness, but rather it is a typical condition that influences the manner the brain processes written and spoken language. In order to ensure that dyslexic students successfully acquire the necessary levels of foreign language proficiency, they need additional support. A total of forty-seven teachers took part anonymously in an online study. A questionnaire was used to provide a descriptive account of the training requirements of EFL teachers who face the challenge of teaching dyslexic students within the mainstream classroom in the six largest universities in Morocco. The findings indicated that foreign language teachers often lack adequate understanding of the nature of dyslexia and the challenges it poses in foreign language learning, and they are unfamiliar with the relevant teaching techniques and methods to support dyslexic students’ language learning processes. However, they expressed their interest in some courses that would help them expand their knowledge and skills and be able to teach dyslexic students more effectively and inclusively.
Mathematics Teachers' Knowledge on Misconceptions and Solution Suggestions: Ratio-Proportion Topic
Authors: Bulut Ahsen Seda
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study is to determine the knowledge of secondary school mathematics teachers about their possible misconceptions about ratio-proportion and their solutions to these misconceptions. In the study, a special case study that is one of the qualitative research methods was conducted. Twelve middle school mathematics teachers were included in the study. Besides, data were collected using a semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher. According to the findings obtained through the content analysis, misconceptions were evaluated in 8 categories and the solutions offered for misconceptions were evaluated in 3 categories. The findings indicate that teachers did not mention some of the misconception types mentioned in the literature on ratio and proportion. In addition, it was observed that approximately half of the participant teachers were aware of the misconceptions mentioned, while the other half expressed only a few types of misconceptions. The solution suggestions of the teachers were generally compatible with the methods stressed in the literature. However, it was determined that these solution suggestions were stated by a small number of teachers. From this point of view, it is thought that it is necessary for teachers to obtain information to increase their awareness of misconceptions that they may observe in students.
A new species of Proctolaelaps Berlese (Acari: Mesostigmata: Melicharidae) from the Dominican Republic
Authors: Gómez-Moya Cristina Antonia , Martin João Pedro Inez , Feliz Lebrón Andrea O. , Moraes Gilberto J. de
Published: July 2023

A new species, Proctolaelaps elcotoy Gómez-Moya and Martin, n. sp., is described from the Dominican Republic (in the Hispaniola Island), based on adult females and males collected from adults of Conotelus sp. (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) found in flowers of passionfruit (Passiflora edulis Sims, Passifloraceae). Conotelus species have been reported in Brazil to cause significant damage to passionfruit.
New approach to regularise the perturbed two-body problem
Authors: Alhowaity Sawsan , Selim H. H. , Gao Fabao , Pathak Niraj M. , Abouelmagd Elbaz I.
Published: July 2023

This work aims to construct a new regularisation version for the perturbed two-body problem using bipolar coordinates. We mainly use two transformation techniques to deal with this problem when the distance between two bodies tends to be zero. The system exhibits a well-stabilised periodic orbit over a long time span through numerical simulations. With the increase in the oblate parameter value of the body, the periodic orbit will gradually evolve into a quasi-periodic form.
Impact of improved groundnut varieties adoption on income, food security and nutrition of farming households in Katsina State, Nigeria
Authors: Ibrahim Musab , Ibrahim Hussaini Yusuf , Jamiu Wahab Munir
Published: July 2023

Previous empirical studies on improved groundnut varieties in Nigeria have not focused on the impact of the adoption of improved groundnut varieties on monetary returns, food security, and the nutrition of farming households. It is therefore important to provide evidence to justify the expenditure on improved groundnut varieties development in Nigeria. Using observational data from 100 randomly sampled groundnut farmers, this study determined the impact of improved groundnut varieties (IGV) adoption on farming households’ income, food security, and nutrition in a rural area of Northwestern Nigeria. The Propensity Score Matching Technique was used for data analysis. The majority of the respondents (75%) are adopters of IGV. The likelihood of adoption increases with extension contact, labour, and the level of commercialization. Adopters of IGV had an increase of ₦ 48171.7 ($133.1) and 14.96 in Gross margin/hectare and dietary diversity increased by 14.96, respectively. There was also an improvement in the food security status of the adopters. The study concluded that adopting improved technologies can enhance farming households’ welfare. It was therefore recommended that farmers be encouraged to adopt IGV to increase the returns from groundnut production and household food security and nutrition status.
Health risk assessment of heavy metals in drinking water from Iponri water treatment plant, Lagos water corporation Nigeria
Authors: Ogoko Emeka Chima , Onyemelukwe Stella Amarachi , Kelle Henrietta Ijeoma , Iroegbulem Ifunanya , Emeziem Donard , Fagbohun Adebisi Akinyemi
Published: July 2023

Urban water supplied from treatment plants can constitute public health problems if poorly treated or accidentally contaminated. Water quality and health risk assessment of water supplied from Lagos State water treatment plant was performed. Heavy metal concentration was determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The mean concentrations of Pb, Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn, Cd, Ni, As and Cr were within the standard maximum permissible limits for drinking water quality. The mean estimated daily intake through oral ingestion of drinking water for Pb, Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn, Cd, Ni, As and Cr were 0.00024, 0.00117, 0.00158, 0.00665, 0.00736, 0.000271, 0.00148, 0.000563 and 0.000834 mg/kg bw/day respectively, but were within acceptable tolerable daily intake standards for adult population. The values of hazard quotients for the heavy metal in water samples were below one for adult population. Hazard indices of treated water samples were below the threshold value of one (HI ˂ 1) while hazard indices of untreated and pre-treated water samples exceeded one, indicating possible associated potential health risks as a result of combined effects of the heavy metals through oral consumption water. Incremental life cancer risk values of Cd, Ni, As and Cr in all the three categories of water samples exceeded the safe limit for cancer risk while the cumulative cancer risk (ΣILCR) also exceeded the proposed threshold safe risk limit (> 1x10−4), indicating potential carcinogenic lifetime health risk in adult population through oral consumption of the heavy metal in water. Conclusively, the treated water had lowest levels of heavy metals, hazard quotient, incremental life cancer risks values and unsafe for drinking purposes compared to the untreated and pre-treated water.
Borrelia Burgdorferi Sensu Lato Infection-induced Autoimmunity – A Decennary Literature Review
Authors: Strzoda Anna , Kamińska Magdalena , Strzoda Adam , Juda Agata , Strzoda Agata , Sowiński Wojciech , Rojek Kornelia , Zdybel Michał
Published: July 2023

Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato is a Gram-negative spirochete that causes Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis). The signs and symptoms of Lyme disease are a consequence of the immune response to spirochete in soft tissues, and it is debated if said immune response can become an autoimmune disease of the body over time due to bacterial and HLA/MHC molecular mimicry. Continual Lyme Disease (CDL) also known as Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) is a broad group of rapidly appearing flu-rash symptoms and cognitive difficulties combined with chronic fatigue that is observed after at least six months after completing treatment. This review contains scientific collections throughout the last 10 years of studies related to alleged post-infection auto-immunogenicity.
Dance as an Element of Prevention and Treatment of Falls, Depression and Dementia in the Geriatric Population
Authors: Nieciecka Adrianna , Cyls Dawid , Pasek Katarzyna , Kędziora-Kornatowska Kornelia
Published: July 2023

Background

Due to increasing life expectancy, the number of elderly people is increasing. This contributes to the increased incidence of geriatric syndromes, which lead to a loss of mobility, independence and worsens the quality of life.

Aim

The aim of this article is to review the literature on the use of dance training as a factor in reducing the risk of falls, depression and dementia in the elderly, and also in reducing the effects of these conditions.

Material and Methods

40 articles were reviewed using PubMed, Google Scholar and ResearchGate databases published between 2008 and 2022.

Conclusions

Dancing can be an element of training, which, by improving coordination, balance and muscle strength, reduces the risk of falls among the elderly. By positively influencing the mood, creating opportunities to build new relationships or reducing the feeling of loneliness, it is one of the factors preventing the occurrence of depression and alleviating its symptoms. Although dancing increases the level of neurotrophic factors and increases the volume of the hippocampus, its effects on cognitive and executive functions are not fully understood. However, there are reports that it can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and alleviate anxiety in people with dementia, so the use of dance interventions seems to be a beneficial form of exercise among the elderly, especially since it does not require the use of specialized equipment and costs are not high.
Study of karst manifestations in Solotvyno based on aerial photography from a UAV
Authors: Hlotov Volodymyr , Shylo Yevhenii , Yatskivskyi Yaroslav , Kablak Nataliya , Nychvyd Mariya
Published: July 2023

This article is devoted to the study of surface karst manifestations on the territory of inactive salt mines of Solotvyno, Transcarpathian region, Ukraine. The historical development of the salt mine from the moment of the creation of the first mine (the end of the 18th century) to the present is considered. Based on the results of previously published studies, monitoring of karst manifestations from 2010 to 2020 was implemented. The last stage of monitoring in 2021 was the aerial survey of the territory obtained by the Arrow UAV using the Sony QX1 camera. Pix4Dmapper software was used for image processing. The aim of the work is to estimate the scale of destructive geological processes by the method of photogrammetry. During the execution of the work, the methods of processing materials of aerial photography, analysis of developments in the direction of photogrammetry were applied. As a result of the study, the volume-planar characteristics of karst formations on the territory of Solotvyno were calculated using the photogrammetry method. This scientific work is relevant for assessing the scale of the development of degenerative geological processes on the territory of Ukraine, in particular within the Transcarpathian region. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in their application in order to ensure environmental monitoring. The results of the study can be used to predict the impact on economic and infrastructure objects, followed by the development of a plan of specific actions for prevention, localization and work with the consequences of man-made processes in the adjacent territory.
Eksekusi Hukuman Cambuk Saat Pandemi: Standar Ganda Pemerintah Aceh Terhadap Kebijakan Larangan Kerumunan
Authors: Fadlia Faradilla , Ramadani Ismar , Zalikha Siti Nur , Faraidiany Maghfira
Published: July 2023

This paper will discuss how the implementation of whipping execution continues in Aceh even during the COVID-19 pandemic. This shows how the Aceh government continues to implement Islamic law through the law of caning rather than maintaining health and safety by avoiding crowds, considering that this law has requirements to be carried out in public and displayed. In other words, the caning is still carried out in open spaces even though it is stated that they have complied with health protocols. The hypothesis of this paper is that the Government has a double standard against the crowd prohibition policy. The government issued a ban on the community to congregate, but in the implementation of this whip execution, the government actually attracted the people to assemble in public places through the implementation of the caning law in public spaces. The method used is qualitative with literature studies and interviews. This research will be conducted in Banda Aceh, Aceh.
HOTEL OF THE FUTURE
Authors: Ile Călin
Published: July 2023

We live in a world of change, and the pace of change has never been faster. The consequences are very farreaching, and adaptability has become the most important success factor for people, for different industries, for countries, and indeed for everyone. The impact is enormous and comes from so many sources that the hospitality sector, of course, cannot be excluded. There are changes in the way we live, in the way we interact, changes in demographics or politics, new resources appear in our lives and others simply disappear, and climate change and sustainability are now hot topics for everyone. This paper aims to explore how these changes will affect the future of the hotel industry and how a hotel may look in the near future considering the influences and pressures of so many changes.
Från formell till levd delaktighet : Den sociala meningen med barns delaktighet när föräldrar tvistar
Authors:   , Wågby Gräfe Angelica
Published: July 2023

The aim of this dissertation was to disclose and critically investigate the social meaning of the children's participation in family law proceedings. The research project was specifically delimited to the world of policy, to the world of professional social work, and first and foremost to the world of the child. Using an applied phenomenology, following Schiltz sociologically grounded phenomenology, the research design includes theoretical as well as qualitative studies. In relation to the world of the child, classical phenomenologists as well as contemporary, critical phenomenologists were guiding in the orientation towards research approach and analysis of the results. The doctoral dissertation is a compilation thesis that consist of four articles, in which three have been published in peer-review journals. The first article aimed at disclosing the meaning of children's participation within the world of professional social work in the situation of family law proceedings. The second article was a theoretical study into the sedimented meaning of children's participation within the world of policy. The third article focused on the possibility of listening to the social world of the child in relation to the conceptualization of children's participation. The fourth article was a qualitative study in which children and young adults' experiences of living through family law proceedings were investigated. The four studies show that the adult conceptualization of children's participation is not properly grounded in how participation as a social phenomenon is experienced within the world of the child. For instance, in relation to family law proceedings, the necessity of assessing children's age and maturity as a sedimented prerequisite to participation is at odds within the world of the child as they are already taking part of and acting on relational matters within the family. The findings suggests that an attunement to the social world of the child as well as acknowledging children's lived participation is important if children's formal rights to participate as well as being protected are to be taken seriously.