bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of solvent exchange on silica aerogel properties via ambient pressure drying
Authors: Hu Xiaodong , Li Hao , Tong Chunyi , Yang Shun , Li Yuqiong , Zhu Rilong , He Deliang , Weng Baicheng
Published: March 2024

Silica aerogel has been widely used in aerospace, energy construction, petrochemical industry, etc. Its physicochemical properties strongly correlate to the modification methods, such as aging and surface hydrophobicity treatments. Among these methods, solvent exchange plays a key role in synthesizing silica aerogel by ambient pressure drying. In order to facilitate the ambient pressure drying preparation of silica aerogel for industrial application, we designed an efficient automatic solvent exchange device for silica wet gels, and systematically studied the influence of solvent exchange on the physicochemical properties of silica aerogel via ambient pressure drying. After aging and surface hydrophobic modification, the silica wet gels undergo solvent exchange at different temperatures and times. The results show that with the increase of temperature and time, the moisture content of solvent in silica wet gel, as well as the bulk density and thermal conductivity of silica aerogel decrease. Moreover, we studied the effect of solvents with different surface tensions on the physicochemical properties of silica aerogels. The use of solvents with low surface tension can produce silica aerogels with lower bulk density and thermal conductivity, while the specific surface area, pore diameter and pore volume increase. These findings emphasize the importance of solvent exchange to improve the ability of gel particle network skeleton to withstand irreversible pore collapse via ambient pressure drying.
Awareness of Patients’ rights in Clinical Services among Clients Attending the Outpatients Department at Mawenzi Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania
Authors: Ernest Bahat , Ochieng Joseph , Kwagala Betty
Published: March 2024

Without the appropriate understanding of the patient’s rights, the healthcare team may at times be prone to various tendencies, such as failure to respect patient autonomy, such as acting in a paternalist manner, or making clinical decisions on behalf of the patient or family; another way it can occur includes cases in which not all options, risks or side effects may be appropriately disclosed. This study explored the awareness of patients’ rights to clinical services among clients attending the outpatient department at the Mawenzi Regional Referral Hospital. Methods: This was an exploratory cross-sectional study design that employed qualitative methods for data collection. The study was carried out among 34 clients attending the outpatient department at Mawenzi Regional Referral Hospital in the Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania: the medical unit, the Care and Treatment Clinic (CTC) unit, the gynecology unit, and the TB and leprosy unit. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 participants, while 14 participants participated in group discussions. The data were analysed via inductive thematic analysis, which allowed the data to identify and determine the themes in this study, which were then presented in the form of extracts or quotes. Nvivo 12 software was used to support the data analysis. Results: The majority of the participants were aware of patients' rights. They cited patient rights such as the right to medical care, the right to information, the right to privacy, and the right to choices and dignity. The minority were not able to do so because of challenges such as information not reaching everyone in the community (information scarcity) and a language barrier. Conclusion: To increase awareness, there is a need for more sensitization of patients' rights through the client's service charter for health facilities and a relevant health policy to guide the implementation of patients' rights.
Perception of patients’ rights in clinical services among clients attending the outpatientdepartment at the Mawenzi Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania
Authors: Ernest Bahat , Ochieng Joseph , Kwagala Betty
Published: March 2024

Background:Ethical principles and patients’ rights should guide all encounters with patients. Failureto observe ethical guidelines can lead to patientdissatisfaction and medical malpractice,and without anappropriate understanding of the patient’s rights, the healthcare team may at times be prone to various tendencies, such as failure to respect patientautonomy, such as acting in a paternalist manner or making clinical decisions on behalf of the patientor family. Anotherway to do socan occur, including cases in which not all options, risks or side effects may be appropriately disclosed. This study explored the awareness of patients’ rights toclinical services among clients attending the outpatient department at the Mawenzi Regional Referral Hospital.
Methods:This was an exploratory cross-sectional study design that employed qualitative methods fordata collection. The study was carried out among 34 clients attending the outpatient department at Mawenzi Regional Referral Hospital in the Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania: the medical unit, the Care and Treatment Clinic (CTC) unit, the gynecology unit, and the TB and leprosy unit. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 participants, while 14 participants participated in group discussions. The datawere analysed via inductive thematic analysis, which allowed the data to identifyand determine the themes in this study, which were then presented in the form of extracts or quotes. Nvivo 12 software was used to support the data analysis.
Results: The majority of the participants perceived that patients' rights were well implemented in health facilities and that they were satisfied with them. The minority stated that they are not satisfied with patients' rights because of various challenges that cause their rights to be poorly implemented. The main reasons for the poor implementation and dissatisfaction suggested were corruption in health facilities, the beating of patients, wastage of time while in health care facilities, poor communication with some health care providers, a shortage of medical equipment and healthcare providers, gaps in existing regulations, and follow-up.
Conclusions:To enhance satisfaction with patients' rights, there is a need for more sensitization of patients' rights through the client's service charter for health facilities and a relevant health policy to guide the implementation of patients' rights.
Highly Birefringent Low Loss NestedHollow Core Anti-resonant Fiber With A Silicon Layer
Authors: ASHA LUTFUN NAHAR , chakrabarti kisalaya
Published: March 2024

In this paper, a single ring hollow-core anti-resonant fiber (HC-ARF) with five elliptical nested tubes and a silicon layer is presented and investigated. The geometrically optimized HC-ARF, proposed here, exhibits highest birefringence of 2.95×10− 4 at 1550 nm by maintaining a birefringence level of > 10− 4 for a bandwidth of 58 nm. The confinement loss of this fiber reaches to a very low value of 7.57×10− 3 dB/m at 1550 nm and sustains a loss of < 0.75 dB/m within the highly birefringent region. A higher order mode extinction ratio of 51, for our fiber, ensures a singlemode operation at 1550 nm.Moreover, the HC-ARF offers low bend loss of 0.08 dB/m at 2 cm of bend radius and the bend loss remains < 0.08 dB/m from 3 cm of bend radius to onwards.
EFEITOS DA UTILIZAÇÃO DO FITOTERÁPICO PHOLIA NEGRA (Ilex paraguariensis) ALIADA À MASSAGEM MODELADORA EM MULHERES COM OBESIDADE
Authors: Rodrigues Kamila da Silva , França Cláudia Silva Rodrigues de , Silva Natalia Delfino da , Ferreira Maria Denise Leite , Oliveira Josiane Silva de , De Sousa Aleson Pereira , Cavalcanti Élida Batista Vieira Sousa
Published: March 2024

A fitoterapia possui relevância na prática terapêutica devido ao baixo custo, efetividade e menores efeitos adversos. Muitas mulheres buscam tratamentos para a obesidade e, na maioria das vezes, optam por drogas emagrecedoras e dessa forma, acabam se automedicando, fazendo dietas por conta própria, sem consultar os profissionais adequados. O presente estudo avaliou os efeitos da utilização do fitoterápico Pholia negra (Ilex paraguariensis) aliada à massagem modeladora em mulheres com obesidade. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, exploratória, prospectiva com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa, com amostragem não probabilística por conveniência, cuja população foi composta por mulheres obesas, contabilizando a participação de 10 indivíduos. A pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa das Faculdades Nova Esperança - FACENE/FAMENE, com número do parecer 5.101.462. O estudo demonstrou que 90% das mulheres são casadas, 50% estão na faixa etária de 25 a 35 anos. Após o tratamento proposto, 2 participantes saíram do sobrepeso (IMC 22,1 kg/m² e IMC 22,7 kg/m²) e 4 mulheres saíram do grau de obesidade e agora estão com sobrepeso (IMC 26,8 kg/m², IMC 29,4 kg/m², IMC 28,3 kg/m² e IMC 26,4 kg/m²). Houve redução significativa da circunferência abdominal em todas as mulheres, sendo que 4 delas (40%) ficaram com a circunferência abdominal abaixo de 80 cm, o que é recomendado pela OMS. Durante as avaliações clínicas, foram esclarecidas informações sobre os riscos do uso indiscriminado dos medicamentos fitoterápicos e da automedicação, verificando a necessidade de políticas de orientações do uso seguro e de promover a conscientização dos riscos inerentes aos medicamentos. Portanto, ressalta-se a importância da atenção farmacêutica, a fim de garantir qualidade e segurança em relação ao uso de medicamento fitoterápico, para obtenção do emagrecimento de forma saudável.
Louisfuchsite, Ca2(Mg4Ti2)(Al4Si2)O20, a new rhönite-type mineral from the NWA 4964 CK meteorite: A refractory phase from the solar nebula
Authors: Ma Chi , Krot Alexander N. , Nagashima Kazuhide , Dunn Tasha
Published: March 2024

Louisfuchsite (IMA 2022-024), with an end-member formula Ca2(Mg4Ti2)(Al4Si2)O20, is a new refractory mineral identified in a Ca-Al-rich inclusion (CAI) from the NWA 4964 CK3.8 carbonaceous chondrite. Louisfuchsite occurs with spinel, perovskite, grossmanite, plus secondary rutile, titanite, and ilmenite in three regions in the CAI. The mean chemical composition of type louisfuchsite by electron probe microanalysis is (wt%) Al2O3 25.48, SiO2 18.40, MgO 17.92, TiO2 15.36, Ti2O3 3.13, CaO 14.92, FeO 3.30, V2O3 0.67, Cr2O3 0.08, total 99.26, giving rise to an empirical formula of Ca2.00(Mg3.44Ti1.494+Fe0.36Ti0.343+Al0.24V0.073+Ca0.06Cr0.01)Σ6.01(Al3.63Si2.37)Σ6.00O20. Louisfuchsite has the P1 rhönite structure with a = 10.37(1) Å, b = 10.76(1) Å, c = 8.90(1) Å, α = 106.0(1)°, β = 96.0(1)°, γ = 124.7(1)°, V = 741(2) Å3, and Z = 2, as revealed by electron backscatter diffraction. The calculated density using the measured composition is 3.44 g/cm3. Louisfuchsite is a new refractory phase from the solar nebula, crystallized from an 16O-rich (Δ17O ~ −24 ± 2‰) refractory melt with the initial 26Al/27Al ratio of (5.09 ± 0.58) × 10−5 under reduced conditions. The mineral name is in honor of Louis Fuchs (1915−1991), a mineralogist at Argonne National Laboratory, for his many contributions to mineralogical research on meteorites.
Permanencia y flexibilidad educativa. Experiencia de normalistas que estudiaron y trabajaron durante la pandemia en Jalisco, México
Authors: López Ochoa Christian
Published: March 2024

El trabajo que aquí se presenta se llevó a cabo con un enfoque sociocultural, pues indaga en las experiencias escolares de dos grupos de estudiantes normalistas que cursaron los primeros semestres de la Licenciatura en Educación Primaria a distancia y trabajaron de manera simultánea durante la pandemia por el Covid-19. Sus testimonios permiten conocer los retos que encontraron durante ese período, los recursos que emplearon para mantenerse matriculados y las implicaciones que trajo consigo el regreso a la educación presencial. Para conocer sobre su experiencia se llevaron a cabo grupos focales que, empleados como herramienta de recolección de información, dieron pie al diálogo y a la reflexión colectiva. Con la información obtenida se indaga en el sentido que estos otorgan a las clases a distancia y abona al entendimiento sobre el impacto que tuvo la pandemia tanto para las escuelas normales, como para el sistema educativo mexicano.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Pengenalan Perangkat Keras Komputer di SDN Surokarsan 2 Yogyakarta
Authors: Endah  , Priyanto
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Pengenalan Perangkat Keras Komputer Di SDN Surokarsan 2 Yogyakarta, dan untuk mengetahui kelayakan dari Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Pengenalan Perangkat Keras Komputer Di SDN Surokarsan 2 Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE melalui lima tahapan. Teknik pengambilan data menggunakan metode angket instrumen validasi media, instrumen validasi materi dan angket responden. Hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa: (1) media pembelajaran interaktif pengenalan perangkat keras komputer dapat menjadi media belajar siswa. (2) media pembelajaran interaktif berisi materi disertai gambar dan suara untuk belajar mandiri siswa maupun bersama guru. (3) media pembelajaran interaktif pengenalan perangkat keras komputer memperoleh penilaian 94,13% dari ahli media, 88% dari ahli materi dan 85,13% dari responden. Sesuai hasil tersebut, disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran interaktif pengenalan perangkat keras komputer yang dikembangkan sangat layak digunakan untuk pembelajaran di SDN Surokarsan 2 Yogyakarta.
Utilización de remanentes de batata de color naranja en la alimentación de cerdos mestizos en el Centro de Investigación Turipaná, Córdoba, Colombia
Authors: Santana Rodríguez Martha O. , Mestra Vargas Lorena I. , David Hinestroza Adriana , Benavides Julio , Aguayo Ulloa Lorena
Published: March 2024

La batata (Ipomoea batatas L.) es un tubérculo de alto valor nutritivo, re ejado en la concentración de carotenos y vitaminas B y C. En un estudio preliminar desarrollado con la Asociación de productores Frulastinas, en el municipio de Corozal, se identi caron los clones en proceso de registro por Corpoica, como materiales con potencial para exportación, principalmente a Holanda, que exige batata de pulpa naranja, color uniforme, forma regular y peso unitario entre 100 y 450 g, no obstante, solo el 45 % cumplió con el requisito, generándose un excedente del 55 % de la producción, que se evaluó en fases de levante y ceba.
Evaluación de las percepciones de los agricultores sobre el cambio climático: una comparación con los escenarios RCP mediante datos de pequeños agricultores de Tungurahua, Ecuador
Authors: Franco-Crespo Christian , Iglesias Sánchez Ximena , Villamarín Andrea , Jordán Isaac
Published: March 2024

El cambio climático contribuye de manera significativa a la inseguridad alimentaria, principalmente por el impacto en los rendimientos agrícolas y la disponibilidad de recursos esenciales, como el agua de riego. Esta exploración implicó la evaluación de factores meteorológicos y su contraste con los escenarios descritos en las Trayectorias de Concentración Representativas (RCP) 4.5 y 8.5, desde un enfoque pluralista en la provincia andina de Tungurahua. Se aplicó un cuestionario semiestructurado a 244 practicantes agrícolas para obtener datos primarios. El análisis incluyó el modelo de Rasch para la evaluación psicométrica, métodos estadísticos descriptivos y el análisis cualitativo de contenido. Se abarcó varias dimensiones, desde determinantes socioeconómicos y métricas de producción agronómica hasta indicadores de seguridad alimentaria y actitudes de los agricultores hacia la variabilidad climática en diferentes altitudes. Los hallazgos clave indican un impacto notable de la variabilidad climática en la producción agrícola, atribuido a factores como heladas, sequías, precipitaciones excesivas y plagas. El análisis de Rasch reveló un riesgo relativamente bajo de inseguridad alimentaria, con una puntuación de 0,74 que indica una capacidad adecuada para el autoabastecimiento. Además, las percepciones y condiciones informadas por los agricultores mostraron una alineación significativa con las proyecciones del escenario RCP 4.5. En conclusión, las percepciones de los agricultores ofrecen valiosos conocimientos para su integración en los análisis del cambio climático. Sin embargo, el estudio también reconoce ciertas limitaciones frente a la precisión de los recuerdos de los agricultores sobre eventos climáticos pasados. Por tanto, los datos consignados en la investigación deben considerarse como subjetivos.
The Impact of Data Agglomeration on Export Structure Upgrading in Cities: A Factor Mobility Perspective
Authors: Lyu Tao , Lan Xiaoying
Published: March 2024

The digital economy and export upgrading are important topics of common concern for policymakers and academics during the period of high-quality economic development. From the perspective of factor mobility, this paper constructs the two-way fixed effect, mediation effect, and spatial Durbin models to analyze the impacts of data agglomeration on urban export structure upgrading. Using panel data of 280 cities at the prefecture level and above in China from 2005 to 2018, the empirical analysis reveals a positive impact of data agglomeration on urban export structure upgrading, with capital transfer and technology diffusion further reinforcing this impact. Additionally, data agglomeration promotes urban export structure upgrading by optimizing innovation resource allocation and exhibits a spatial spillover effect on urban export structure upgrading. Finally, the facilitating effect on urban export structure upgrading is heterogeneous. Consequently, it is imperative to expedite the construction of new digital infrastructure, foster the integration and symbiotic evolution of data and traditional production factors, and implement distinct innovation development pathways based on regional comparative advantages.
Cartoonization of Images Using Generative Adversarial Network
Authors: Syed Haseena
Published: March 2024

Abstract: This research paper introduces a web-based image style conversion system powered by a trained AnimeGANv2 model. The system enables real-time conversion of images into anime-style artwork within a web application. Through the integration of TensorFlow, Protobuf, and ONNX formats, the AnimeGANv2 model is seamlessly deployed for efficient style conversion. The web application incorporates user authentication, secure image uploading, and instant style conversion features. Evaluation through user testing assesses the system's usability, performance, and user satisfaction. Results demonstrate the successful implementation of real- time image style conversion, offering a practical solution for users interested in artistic rendering. This research contributes to understanding GAN-based image style conversion applications and their integration into web platforms for creative expression and visual content generation.
Assessment of the Probability of Occurrence of Normal Cracks in a Reinforced Concrete Beam with Probabilistic Parameters Lying on a Stochastic Half-Plane
Authors: Deminov Pavel D.
Published: March 2024

The work of a reinforced concrete beam resting on an elastic foundation is considered. The strength characteristics of the beam materials - concrete and reinforcement - are considered as random normally distributed quantities. The parameters of the distribution of the probability density of the initial stiffness of the beam, the moment of crack resistance of the beam under the control of the strength of concrete in compression and tension are obtained. The beam base is considered as statistically inhomogeneous elastic half-plane with the soil elasticity modulus taken as a quasi-stationary random function of depth. The load on the beam, its geometric parameters and the modulus of elasticity of the foundation soil are taken as deterministic values. The parameters of the density distribution of the probability of bending moments in a reinforced concrete beam lying on a stochastic half-plane, and the probability of the formation of normal cracks in it, are obtained for the case of controlling the strength of concrete only in compression and for the case of controlling the strength of concrete both in compression and in tension.
Investigation of Cracking in Reinforced Concrete Structures by Means of Standardized Deformation Models
Authors: Morgunov Mikhail V. , Lyudkevich Anzhelika A.
Published: March 2024

In this study, a detailed analysis of the use of standardized deformation models is carried out to calculate the design characteristics of reinforced concrete elements, such as crack resistance. For theoretical verification of the values of the moment of cracking, calculation methods based on the use of a nonlinear deformation model are used.

A theoretical study of cracking moment using a non-linear deformation model shows that the application of a two-line diagram of concrete deformation allows to obtain the most accurate values of cracking moment.
Seismic Resistance of Non-Linearly Deformable Large-Span Spatial Structures of Unique Buildings
Authors: Razzakov Saidmaksud R.
Published: March 2024

Analytical, computer and experimental modeling methods are applied in the study of seismic resistance and changing dynamic parameters of long-term loaded non-linearly deformed large-span spatial shell structures. Physically and geometrically nonlinear deformation models and computational algorithms for solving dynamic problems are proposed for estimating the stress-strain state of smooth and ribbed spatial systems with variable stiffness caused by damage accumulation and orthotropic structure reinforced by ribs. The possibility of using the proposed method of taking into account variable dynamic stiffness in calculations for solving problems of dynamic strength and stability of spatial large-span shells of unique buildings of complex geometry is shown.
Accounting for Vibration Loads in the Design of Acoustic Reverberation Chamber Structures in the Midas FX Software Package
Authors: Vanus Dakhi S.
Published: March 2024

This article outlines the main provisions in the design of an acoustic reverberation chamber, methods for modeling such objects in engineering and construction practice. A finite element model of an object is presented in the Midas FX software package. 

As a result of the calculation, it is possible to evaluate the components of the stress-strain state in concrete and in structural elements or on the contact surface, the effect of vibration loads on RAC structures, their interaction with the foundation and soil base, as well as analysis of the use of vibration isolators in the RAC foundation Based on the results of the analysis, recommendations are given for perform calculations of system elements, select design solutions.
Prediction of the Remaining Service Life of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Authors: Terekhov I. A. , Trekin N. N. , Kodysh E. N.
Published: March 2024

The main indicators of durability, which characterize the time of operation of the structure before the onset of an emergency condition, are the total service life and the remaining service life, the determination of which allows a more reasonable approach to the issue of planning current or major repairs in the building. The most common engineering techniques that allow predicting the remaining service life for reinforced concrete structures are considered: according to standard terms and analogous objects, according to external signs, based on changes in reserve coefficients and strength criteria. Their modifications are given for a number of techniques. Based on the results of the analysis of the methods, their main advantages and disadvantages were established. As a proposal to improve the existing approaches, a methodology is proposed in which the interval between visual examinations is taken for the remaining period of operation.
Kelayakan Isi, Penyajian, Kebahasaan, dan Kegrafikan Bahan Ajar Teks Deskripsi di SMP Kelas VII
Authors: Ningtyas Hesti Afril , Rahmawati Laili Etika
Published: March 2024

Kelayakan materi dianalisis berdasarkan kesesuaian topik yang disajikan (kelayakan isi, kelayakan penyajian, bahasa, kegrafikaan) dengan KI dan KD. Artinya, dari segi ruang lingkup dan isi, materi teks deskriptif paling tidak mencakup segala hal yang diperlukan untuk membantu siswa mencapai tujuan KI dan KD yang ditetapkan dalam kurikulum bahasa Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan kelayakan isi, kelayakan penyajian, kelayakan kebahasaan dan kegrafikan bahan ajar teks deskriptif bahasa Indonesia kelas VII semester ganjil. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode literature review untuk penelitian kualitatif yaitu mengumpulkan data dengan cara meninjau literatur untuk menarik kesimpulan tentang objek penelitian. Dalam buku ajar Bahasa Indonesia materi teks deskripsi kelas VII semester gasal dikatakan layak karena telah dilakukan analisis kelayakan isi, kelayakan penyajian, kelayakan kebahasaan, dan kelayakan kegrafikan.
Media Ular Tangga untuk Meningkatkan Minat Baca Teks Cerita Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Muntu Gerry Adhitya , Yanti Prima Gusti
Published: March 2024

Tidak banyak dari siswa yang secara sadar dan mandiri membaca untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan mereka. Minat baca yang rendah serta kemampuan membaca yang rendah pada peserta didik dan generasi muda akan berdampak negatif pada perkembangan anak dalam pembelajaran. Peneliti menerapkan metode penelitian dan pengembangan menggunakan model 4D. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan langkah-langkah, kecocokan, efektivitas, dan cara menyebarkan pengembangan permainan ular tangga dalam meningkatkan minat membaca siswa kelas III Sekolah Dasar. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti melibatkan ahli di bidang media dan desain, dengan hasil bahwa 88% menganggapnya layak, dan ahli di bidang materi, dengan hasil 89% yang menganggapnya sangat layak. Uji coba dilakukan pada individu, kelompok kecil, dan kelompok besar, dengan hasil 89% (individu), 86% (kelompok kecil), dan 85% (kelompok besar) yang menganggapnya layak. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa media ular tangga layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan minat membaca siswa
Effect of negative social capital on exercise participation in the nonface-to-face era: The case of South Korea
Authors: Byun Hyun , Jeon Sangwan , Yi Eun Surk
Published: March 2024

Lack of access to social bonding sessions owing to the COVID-19 pandemic has had negative effects on older adults' exercise participation. This study examined the relationships between bridging capital, bonding capital, relationship commitment, and exercise participation intention.
We surveyed 740 adults aged 50 years or over who visited welfare, health, and senior centers in South Korea. The results showed that bridging capital and bonding capital were positively associated with relationship commitment and exercise participation intention, and that the effect of bridging
capital on exercise participation intention was mediated by relationship commitment. Thus, it is necessary to find ways to develop programs that can connect older adults and help them form small networks, in order to promote their exercise participation.
Power and solidarity in pronominal forms of address: A case study of Chinese and Russian teacher-student interactions
Authors: Zhou Qing , Larina Tatiana V.
Published: March 2024

In the evolving landscape of global education, understanding the intricacies of interpersonal dynamics in academic settings across different linguacultures is paramount for building effective multicultural teaching environments. This study investigates the usage of T/V pronominal forms of address within teacher-student interactions in Chinese and Russian academic contexts. It aims to reveal similarities and differences in the usage of pronominal forms of address in the two linguacultural contexts and unveil the impact of sociocultural factors, namely power and solidarity, on their choice. The data were obtained from a parallel questionnaire survey with the participation of 360 students (260 Chinese mainland students and 100 Russian students) and an interview with 30 students from each country. Employing a comprehensive dual-methodology approach, this study combines quantitative analyses of T/V forms of address frequencies with qualitative insights on their pragmatics, appropriateness, and students’ preferences from interviews. The findings revealed distinct T/V form usage strategies in Chinese and Russian academic discourse. They showed that Chinese teachers predominantly use the T form for students, while students use both V and T forms for teachers. Conversely, Russian settings show a prevalence of the reciprocal V form in teacher-student interactions, with some limited usage of the T form by teachers with students. The results underscore the significance of hierarchical relationships, the demonstration of power distance, and, at the same time, solidarity in the Chinese context, while Russian students and teachers emphasise reciprocal formality in relationships and maintain boundaries. We suggest that different types of interaction between teachers and students in two cultural contexts are due to differences in the sociocultural organisation of society and cultural values. The study provides insights for educators and researchers navigating linguistic and cultural diversity in academic contexts and contributes to effective interaction in a multicultural educational environment.
Algorithm and Cycle of Recitation in Batak Tribe's Embalming
Authors: Rahmadi Fadly
Published: March 2024

Suku Batak sangat tertarik dengan ilmu astronomi, hal ini terlihat dari warisan budayanya yaitu sistem penanggalan yang disebut Parhalaan. Kalender ini ditulis di atas bambu, tulang binatang, dan kulit kayu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui algoritma dan siklus penanggalan suku Batak sendiri. Metode yang penulis gunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan kajian pustaka (Library Research), yaitu menggunakan wawancara dan dokumentasi sebagai metode pengumpulan data. Temuan yang penulis peroleh dari penelitian ini adalah penanggalan Parahalaan ini menggunakan sistem Lunisolar yang menggunakan acuan pergerakan Matahari untuk menentukan awal tahun dan Bulan sebagai acuan pergantian bulan dan diketahui bahwa tahun Parhalaan suku Batak hanya mempunyai 354 atau 355 hari pada tahun pendek, dan 384 atau 385 hari pada tahun panjang. Kemudian temuan kedua adalah siklus yang dipakai dalam penanggalan ini disebut dengan siklus Pangulahan, yang mana setiap 8 tahun akan ada 3 bulan tambahan.
LIVRO DIDÁTICO, ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS E A EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL: UM ESTUDO DE REVISÃO
Authors: Beyer Elisângela Chitolina , Uhmann Rosangela Inês Matos
Published: March 2024

A Educação Ambiental tem se tornado um tema necessário ao cotidiano escolar, sendo o Livro Didático, um aliado ao currículo para potencializar o trabalho da EA. Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo analisar como as pesquisas relacionadas ao ensino de Ciências e o Livro Didático retratam a Educação Ambiental, disponibilizadas na Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações, sendo usadas as palavras: “Educação Ambiental, Livros Didáticos, Ciências e Currículo”. Foram encontradas 50 pesquisas, sendo que destas, foram selecionadas 15, as quais foram observadas com base nas três macrotendências da Educação Ambiental, a saber: conservacionista, pragmática e crítica. Dentre as 15 pesquisas analisadas, o resultado se estabeleceu em uma razão proporcional com predomínio para a conservacionista com 10 de15. Pragmática com 4 de 15 e Crítica com 1 de 15. As pesquisas que abordam o Livro Didático, indicam para a falta de temáticas ambientais e quando presentes, aparecem de forma fragmentada e descontextualizada.
The respect for the rights of employees in the private and public sectors: Evidence from a developing economy
Authors: Binaku Muhamet , Ismajli Sedat
Published: March 2024

The right to work is a right enjoyed by every human being. International conventions and recommendations have been drawn up to ensure these rights, which include the regulation of all segments of the labor relationship (Binaku, 2021). The purpose of this study is to through an objective approach make a detailed description of the rights employed in the private and public sectors in the Republic of Kosovo, as a criterion of a fair and developed society. This paper also aims to highlight the rights of employees and the actions taken by the relevant institutions to guarantee transparency and accountability. This indicates a significant risk for employers, who do not respect the obligation taken (Diepold & Grosjean, 2022). For this purpose, we used random sampling techniques in the sample of 460 workers. Therefore, the analysis of these data consists of descriptive statistics. In conclusion, the results of this research imply the need to develop policies in terms of informing employees about their rights, since the respect of rights in these two sectors promotes a fair society, helps to reduce social differences, and contributes to the development of economic durability.
Adenomiomatosis vesicular en pediatría: a propósito de un caso
Authors: Prieto Soler Andrea Carolina , Franco Vivas Manuela , Rondón Reyes Lisett Nancy , Pinzón Salamanca Javier Yesid , Suescún Vargas José Miguel
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: la adenomiomatosis vesicular es una enfermedad poco frecuente en pediatría, caracterizada por la proliferación epitelial e hipertrofia muscular, asociada a la formación de trayectos fistulosos, clásicamente denominados senos de Rokitansky-Aschoff. Corresponde a una entidad anatomoclínica de muy difícil diagnóstico; la ecografía es la principal herramienta diagnóstica, y se realiza su confirmación por los hallazgos histológicos característicos.
Caso clínico: se trata de un adolescente de 15 años con diagnóstico previo de escoliosis congénita y hemivértebra en T11-12 con compresión medular secundaria y vértebras en mariposa en T5-L3, quien ingresa para el manejo quirúrgico de dicha entidad; en el posoperatorio inmediato presenta dolor abdominal en banda y elevación de enzimas pancreáticas, y se considera el diagnóstico inicial de pancreatitis aguda. En los estudios de imagen se evidencia una vesícula con engrosamiento aumentada de tamaño y con hallazgos compatibles de adenomiomatosis vesicular. La paciente presenta mejoría de sus síntomas después de la realización de colecistectomía laparoscópica. El diagnóstico de adenomiomatosis vesicular fue confirmado posteriormente por histología.
Conclusión: la adenomiomatosis de la vesícula biliar es sumamente rara en niños, poco se conoce de su patogenia y patología; se diagnostica principalmente por ecografía, en la que se identifica la hipertrofia de la capa muscular y la formación de trayectos fistulosos, conocidos como senos de Rokitansky-Aschoff.
Autodilatación: una alternativa para el manejo de las estenosis esofágicas refractarias
Authors: Gómez Zuleta Martín Alonso , Ruíz Morales Oscar Fernando
Published: March 2024

Se trata del caso de un paciente con estenosis poscáusticas que requirió manejo quirúrgico y cuya anastomosis se estenosó, por lo que requirió dilataciones con Savary, estricturoplastia y terapia de inyección, sin éxito. Ante la recurrencia se decidió darle un entrenamiento para que se hiciera autodilataciones, lo cual fue exitoso dado que le paciente pudo reasumir sus actividades diarias. El reporte de caso muestra, además de las fotos, un video donde se explica paso a paso los métodos que se usaron en el manejo del paciente.
Hepatitis autoinmune seronegativa: reporte de un caso
Authors: Marín López Carlos Albeto , Morales Córdoba Nilson José , Bello Martínez Félix Alejandro , Loredo Mayorga Maria Cecilia
Published: March 2024

La hepatitis autoinmune (HAI) es una enfermedad inflamatoria inmunomediada la cual requiere para su diagnóstico la integración de anomalías histológicas, hallazgos de laboratorio característicos, positividad de autoanticuerpos y exclusión de otras enfermedades hepáticas. Se presenta el caso de una paciente femenina de 28 años con un cuadro de ictericia generalizada de una semana de evolución asociado a dolor abdominal difuso e intermitente. Las pruebas hepáticas revelaron lesión hepatocelular (factor R= 17,6) con transaminasemia grave (aspartato-aminotransferasa [AST]: 1,502 UI/L, alanina-aminotransferasa [ALT]: 2,029 UI/L) e hiperbilirrubinemia conjugada (bilirrubina sérica total: 10,9 mg/dL, bilirrubina directa: 8,50 mg/dL). Las pruebas serológicas para virus hepatotropos fueron negativas, así como los autoanticuerpos para hepatitis autoinmune. La biopsia hepática percutánea reveló hallazgos compatibles de hepatitis autoinmune. Se calculó el puntaje revisado del Grupo Internacional de Hepatitis Autoinmune (IAIHG) de 1999 pretratamiento, en el que se obtuvo un puntaje de 16, por lo que se diagnosticó como HAI grave definitiva. La paciente fue manejada con esteroides orales y se obtuvo una mejoría clínica y bioquímica, por lo que fue egresada a los siete días de hospitalización, sin eventualidades. Mantener un alto índice de sospecha de HAI, a pesar de la negatividad inicial de los autoanticuerpos, y complementar el abordaje diagnóstico con biopsia hepática percutánea permite el diagnóstico y tratamiento oportuno de este grupo de pacientes, de modo que se previene la progresión a cirrosis avanzada y sus complicaciones.
Ambient noise tomography of northern Borneo reveals evidence of subduction and post-subduction processes.
Authors: Fone Joseph William , Rawlinson Nicholas , Pilia Simone , Gilligan Amy , Cornwell David , Tongkul Felix
Published: March 2024

The region of northern Borneo in South East Asia sits within a
post-subduction setting formed by the recent termination of two
sequential but opposed subduction systems. In this study we use seismic
data from a recent temporary array deployment to image the crustal
velocity structure beneath northern Borneo using a two-stage Bayesian
trans-dimensional tomography scheme, in which period dependent phase
velocity maps are first generated, and then used to build a 3-D shear
wave model through a series of 1-D inversions. In the second stage, we
also apply an Artificial Neural Network to solve the 1D inverse problem,
which results in a smoother 3-D model compared to the TransD approach
without sacrificing data fit. Our shear wave velocity model reveals a
complex crustal structure. Under the Crocker Range, a heterogeneous
velocity structure likely represents remnants of early Miocene
subduction, including underthrust continental crust from subsequent
continent-continent collision. In the east we observe high velocities
that are interpreted to be igneous rocks in the crust generated by
melting due to mid Miocene Celebes Sea subduction and later
decompression melting as well as a low velocity zone that could
represent underthrust sediment or duplexes from Celebes Sea subduction.
A low velocity zone in the lower crust is present in a region of
apparent crustal thinning. Our preferred explanation for this anomaly is
remnant thermal upwelling within a failed rift that represents the
on-shore continuation of the extension of the Sulu Sea, most likely
caused by rollback of the Celebes Sea slab.
Policies Improving the Well-Being of Gig Workers in Malaysia
Authors: Ahmad Khaizie Sazimah , Abd Samad Khairunnisa , Abd Rahman Nur Hayati , Mohd Daud Siti Nurazira , Marmaya Najihah Hanisah , Nasution Yenni Samri Juliati , Hamzah Raseeda
Published: March 2024

Very scarce research has assessed the extent of adverse effects on the well-being of gig workers, particularly in Malaysia. So, the study aims to examine the policies favoring the well-being of gig workers using qualitative methodology of secondary materials examination and semi-structured interviews with policymakers. One of the key findings is that the Malaysian government is very supportive in welcoming the new era of flexibility and freedom of work, such as gig workers. This is particularly relevant to the gig economy, which is characterized by a high degree of uncertainty and variability. The emergent issues significantly call for government and policymakers to design the right policies to enhance gig workers' welfare.
Cyberspace and sovereignty in public international law
Authors: Stankovic Nikola
Published: March 2024

The paper studies the manifestation of cyberspace in the context of the
principle of sovereignty as a fundamental principle of public international
law. It is a young phenomenon that is still difficult to define in a clear
way in the international community. The author analyzes whether, to what
extent, and which formal sources of public international law apply to
cyberspace. The analysis focuses on three central sources of public
international law - international treaties, international customs and
general legal rules. Cyberspace is then analyzed from two angles. The first,
external aspect of the analysis seeks an answer to the question of whether,
first of all, states as central subjects of international public law, but
also the international community and to what extent, have sovereignty over
cyberspace. Second, internal segment of the analysis is aimed at determining
whether cyberspace has its own sovereignty. The paper briefly reviews the
perspectives of the leading world powers, above all the United States of
America, the People?s Republic of China and the Russian Federation. The
author concludes that it is necessary to continue working on the regulation
of cyberspace, primarily through the institutions of the United Nations.
Only regulation at this level can provide the necessary legal regulations
that will adequately regulate a specific area such as cyberspace.
Dermatological Comorbidities in Patients with Acute Urticaria
Authors: Magen Eli , Merzon Eugene , Green Ilan , Vinker Shlomo , Israel Ariel
Published: March 2024

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A Study on Mass Media Preferences and Constraints Faces by the Farmers in Imphal East District Manipur
Authors: Singh Baldev , Prasad Angad , Chanu Ngangom Diyarani , Amulya R. , S. Yuvaraj
Published: March 2024

A research study was conducted during March–April, 2023 at Imphal East, Manipur, India to gain insights into the preferences and constraints of farmers concerning their utilization of mass media. Two blocks were select randomly and from each block two villages were selected randomly; a total 120 respondents were interviewed through structured scheduled. Mean, frequency, percentage and garret ranking method were used to analysis the data and to find out the appropriate result. The outcomes illuminated that, among the farmers, mobile phones emerged as the most favored mass media, trailed by television, radio, newspapers, and agricultural magazines. The major constraints faced by farmers in the case of television were a lack of market availability of suggested inputs (59.16%), a lack of use of a complex technical word (44.16%) in radio, a lack of use of a complex technical word (46.66%) in newspapers, no one subscribe to any farm magazine (94.16%) in farm magazines, and a lack of awareness of mobile applications related to agriculture (56.66%) on mobile phones. This study underscores the pivotal role of mass media in rural areas and highlights the challenges tied to specific mass media.
Effect of Antagonists and Botanicals Against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae In Vitro
Authors: Srinivas Bhukya , Patil V. A. , Shinde C. U. , John Priya , Garde Y. A. , Waghunde R. R.
Published: March 2024

The present study was conducted during kharif (July-November, 2020) at the Department of plant pathology, N. M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat (396 450), India to examine the efficacy of four recognized antagonists and a control against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. By employing paper disc method the results indicated that Bacillus subtilis exhibited the highest radius of inhibition. Following this, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma viride were identified as the next most effective antagonists. In addition, ten different botanical extracts, including a control, were examined for their inhibitory impact on the bacterial growth of bacterial blight at a 5% concentration using the poisoned food technique. Among these extracts, garlic clove extract demonstrated the maximum inhibition radius against the pathogen, followed by tulsi leaf extract and neem leaf extract, attributed to potent toxic principles. Conversely, extracts from karanj, nilgiri, dhatura, jetropha and rhizomes of ginger, turmeric and onion bulb were found to be less effective against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. The goal of this study provided valuable insights to determine the potential antagonists and botanicals against bacterial blight of rice in vitro with experimental design of Completely Randomized Design which offer a cost effective solution for the disease, in increasing crop yield to the rice growing farmers of Gujarat without disturbing ecosystem and without creating the problems of pollution.
Revisiting Banks' Performance After the Digitalization Acceleration: The Case of Conventional Banking Industry in Indonesia
Authors: Rachmawati Puput Decpa , Pimada Laila Masruro
Published: March 2024

Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) facilitates digital banking acceleration by establishing regulations related to digital banking. After its implementation, banking performance in general has increased, but some banks experienced discrepancies. This study aims to analyze the comparison of banks’ fund composition, operational efficiency, and economic rentability before and during the acceleration. This research uses the comparative tests by the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and Paired Sample T-Test based on the existing data of nine banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) main board. The result indicates that there were significant differences in banks’ Current Account Saving Account composition, operational efficiency, and economic rentability variables. In contrast, banks’ Time Deposit composition variables did not experience significant differences before and after digitalization acceleration. This study was conducted based on the data from IDX main board banks that have provided online account opening features and experienced a decline in one of the fund composition, operational efficiency, and economic rentability performance.
The Influence of Organizational Culture, Work Environment, and Leadership on Employee Performance PT Talenta Heba Parnita Depok
Authors: Harini Sri , Kartini Tini , Muzdalifah Gina
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the direct influence of organizational culture, work environment, and leadership on employee performance at PT Talenta Heba Parnita Depok. The sample in this study 57 people were using the method of determining saturated sampling techniques. The instrument test technique in this study uses the IBM Statistical Package For Social Sciences (SPSS) software application with the regression analysis method. The results showed that organizational culture, work environment, and leadership simultaneously and partially had a positive and significant effect on employee performance.