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An Analysis of ChatGPT’s Language Translation Based on the Korean Film Minari
Authors: Koh Sungran
Published: December 2023

The emergence of ChatGPT as an AI chatbot has marked significant progress in multiple-language translation. However, concerns persist regarding its capability to precisely translate various languages. This research aims to find a more effective method for improving the quality of Korean-to-English translation by using ChatGPT for EFL learners. To achieve this, EFL learners were asked to make questionnaires to assess the overall awareness and understanding of ChatGPT among their peers. Subsequently, they were instructed to select among Korean-to-English translations generated by ChatGPT and Korean-to-English translations done by human translators, providing reasons for their choices. The script of the film Minari (Lee, 2021) was collected and ChatGPT was used to translate it from Korean to English. These translations, both by the human translator and ChatGPT, were manually evaluated and a comparative analysis of the two translations was conducted. Finally, any errors in ChatGPT’s Korean-to-English translations were addressed by providing additional prompts to achieve the best possible translations. The result showed that overall translations were significantly enhanced by the prompts and demonstrated accuracy in translation. This finding demonstrates that EFL learners should make the most use of ChatGPT as a language learning and translation tool to improve their language communication skills.
Impact of Metaverse-Based Speaking Activities for Second Language Learning
Authors: Kim Hea-Suk
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to investigate whether metaverse-based speaking activities had an impact on enhancing speaking proficiency. 45 students who enrolled in College English during the 2022 spring semester were divided into high and low proficiency groups based on their mock TOEIC scores before the beginning of the semester. Students engaged in speaking activities via a metaverse environment twice a week. All students underwent speaking assessments, which included reading a text aloud, describing a picture, responding to questions, and expressing an opinion, both before and after the experiment. Additionally, a survey was conducted to gauge learner perceptions of metaverse-based speaking activities. The collected data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests and ANCOVA to examine differences within and between groups. The results indicated significant improvements in both groups from pre- to post-experiment assessments. However, it was observed that there existed no discernible disparity in speaking performance by varying degrees of English proficiency. This implies that English proficiency did not yield a statistically significant influence on the overall outcomes. In terms of learner perceptions, both groups exhibited positive attitudes, with no significant differences between them. In conclusion, this study suggests diverse approaches for incorporating metaverse-based speaking activities into L2 courses.
Contemporary Indigenous Remix: Poets Matthew James Weigel and Jordan Abel Sampling from Settler Colonial Archives
Authors: Aurylaitė Kristina
Published: December 2023

This chapter discusses two poetry books by Canada’s Indigenous writers, It Was Treaty/ It Was Me by Dënësųłinë́ and Métis Matthew James Weigel and Injun (2016) by Nisga’a Jordan Abel, as different examples of textual remix. Each of them, albeit in different ways, responds to and exploits the contemporary accessibility and materiality of language, which results from its availability in the digital space and on the Internet, and which, in turn, inspires a series of appropriative procedures (such as copying-pasting, sharing, and remixing, for example) to which language – seen as matter – is then subjected. Critics have referred to contemporary culture, which is dominated by new media technologies, as “remix” culture (Manovich, 2015; O’Neil, 2006; Navas, 2012; Goldsmith, 2010; Dworkin, 2010), in which every Internet user re/produces cultural content, even if they often do so mechanically and uncritically. The poets discussed in this chapter engage in reflective and critical dialogues with the textual material they select, appropriate, and transform—that is, remix, often radically and provocatively—for their own works. Both Weigel and Abel sample from settler colonial archives rather than Indigenous sources, revisiting versions of the past as constructed by colonial sources. However, they do not engage in revisionist rewritings of the sources or their messages. Instead, both poets undertake a series of what Walter Mignolo (2014) theorize as “decolonial gestures.” Their poems foreground investigation of and dialogue with the sources as processes to open the source texts for unlimited re-readings and allow them to arrange and articulate their own space within the formulas and structures of settler colonialism, whose ongoing effects on Indigenous land and being both seek to expose and address.
Riddlings: Newfoundland Examples
Authors: Roper Jonathan
Published: December 2023

While researchers have produced lists of riddles recorded from oral tradition, few have documented how riddles play out in practice. This chapter is an attempt to suggest what some of the ‘rules of riddling’ that people who riddle implicitly know and follow, and is based on fieldwork in Newfoundland at the start of this century.
Anger, Fear and Extreme Polarization in Italian Political Discourse: A Multimodal Study of the Tweets by Matteo Salvini and his Supporters during the European Elections
Authors: Reggi Valeria
Published: December 2023

The presence of extreme polarization in political communication on social media has recently attained disruptive dimensions, especially in conjunction with populist propaganda. The dynamics of negative oppositional discourse, however, seem to escape all categorization, especially when it comes to quantifying its relevance along the left–right ideological axis. The study contributes to better understanding the phenomenon through the appraisal and emotion analysis of a sample of tweets by Matteo Salvini, leader of the Italian right-wing populist party Lega, and of his supporters’ comments during the European elections of 2019. By including visual and textual resources, the analysis accounts for the intrinsic multimodality of social media.
Teknik Analiz İndikatörlerinin Etkinlik Analizi: Borsa İstanbul Turizm Sektörü Üzerine Bir Uygulama
Authors: BİLEN Kamil , BAHAR Ozan
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı; yatırımcılar tarafından yaygın şekilde kullanılan RSI, MACD, Stokastik ve Bollinger Bandı indikatörlerinin Borsa İstanbul Turizm Sektöründe işlem görmekte olan hisse senetleri üzerindeki performanslarını karşılaştırmaktır. Bu bağlamda, hisse senetlerinin günlük kapanış değerleri Matriks Veri Tabanı ile analiz edilmiştir. Teknik indikatörlerin alım satım kararları dikkate alınarak karlı işlem yüzdeleri, ortalama kazanç/ ortalama kayıp oranları ve elde ettikleri getiri oranları analiz edilmiştir. Geçmişe yönelik yapılan testler sonucunda, RSI(50) indikatörü al ve tut stratejisine göre daha iyi performans gösterirken diğer indikatörler al ve tut stratejisine göre daha düşük performans göstermiştir. Çalışma sonucunda, RSI(50) indikatörü alım satım sinyalleri ile oluşturulan sistemlerde etkin piyasalar hipotezi ve rassal yürüyüş teorisi varsayımları reddedilirken, RSI(30-70), MACD, Stokastik ve Bollinger Bandı indikatörleri ile oluşturulan sistemlerde etkin piyasalar hipotezi ve rassal yürüyüş teorisinin varsayımlarının geçerli olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Analysis of Multi-Representation-Based E-book Needs on Basic Physics Materials, Department of Physics Education, Musamus University
Authors: Rikardus Feribertus Nikat  , Algiranto  , Parlindungan Sinaga  , Parsaroan Siahan
Published: December 2023

This study aims to describe the analysis of development needs and produce multi-representation-based e-books in basic physics courses. This study uses a mixed-method, explanatory sequential design model. This research is still limited in definition, namely needs analysis before developing multi-representation-based e-books. The development of a multi-representation-based basic physics e-book is based on several aspects of student needs including aspects of the student basic physics lecture process, student difficulties in understanding basic physics material, learning resources used by students in studying basic physics material: student needs related to basic physics e-book needs integrated multi-representation in solving Physics problems. The subjects of this study were 76 students of the Department of Physics Education, Musamus University, Merauke. The results of the analysis show that a total of 91.1% of students of the physics education department at the University of Musamus need multi-representation-based e-books in the basic physics learning process. This is supported by student response data. First, the majority of student learning processes are still learning using conventional methods in lectures, so they need interactive media to improve the quality of learning. Second, the majority of students only have access to learning resources in the form of textbooks in lectures. Third, the majority of students have difficulties understanding physics concepts. Fourth, students need multi-representation-based e-books in Physics lectures.
Research Paper Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Cassia Angustifolia Seeds Extract in Rat
Authors: Vivek Chourasia  , Tanmay Patwardhan  , Pankaj Tiwari  , Reetesh Yadav
Published: December 2023

The present study was designed to perform evaluate antiinflamatory activity of seeds of Cassia angustifolia. Seed of Cassia angustifolia was extracted using methanol as solvent by soxhlet apparatus. The evaluation of antiinflamatory activity was done using carrageenan induced rat paw edema assay. The work entitled evaluation of antiinflamatory activity of seeds of Cassia angustifolia was to determine the efficacy and safety in experimental animals. Both aqueous and methanolic extract of seeds of Cassia angustifolia have shown significant reduction in inflamation in proliferative phase as indicated by decreased granuloma formation in the cotton pellet induced granuloma model in rats. The aqueous and alcoholic extract of seeds of Cassia angustifolia has shown significant decrease in preventing generation of collagen fibres, fibroblast and suppressing mucopolysaccharides.
An Evaluation of Biocontrol Agents Against Sugarcane Lesion Nematode, Pratylenchus Zeae
Authors: J Jayakumar , C Harisudan  , Shanmugapriya  , S. Ganapathy  , V. Ravichandran  , P. Veeramani  , S. Thiruvarassan
Published: December 2023

Field experiments were conducted at Sugarcane Research Station, to find out the field efficacy of ecofriendly management of lesion nematode, Pratylenchus zeae in sugarcane.  The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with thirteen treatments replicated three times.  The initial nematode population was assessed prior to planting by analysing the soil samples.  Soil samples were collected on 90, 180, 270 and 360 days after planting the cane.  The soil samples were processed and analyzed for nematode population.  The germination percentage was counted on 35 days after planting.  The tiller count was taken up on 90 days after planting.  Cane samples were collected on 10th month and analyzed the juice for commercial cane sugar percentage.  The pooled analysis of the two years, main and ratoon crop data revealed significant reduction in the population of lesion nematode, Pratylenchus zeae in sugarcane plants treated with Carbofuran 3G 1kg a.i/ha followed by neem cake @ 2t/ha and Purpureocillium lilacinum 2.5kg/ha. Significant reduction in nematode population was observed upto harvest of the crop.  The above treatment also significantly enhanced the cane yield.  The treatment Carbofuran @ 1kg a.i/ha, neem cake 2t/ha and Purpureocillium lilacinum 2.5kg/ha resulted 79.87, 77.65 and 75.94 percent reduction in lesion nematode population over control.  The above treatments also enhanced the no. of millable cane/ha, cane yield, sugar yield, commercial cane sugar and benefit cost ratio.  The cost benefit ratio worked out for the treatments Carbofuran @ 1kg a.i/ha, neem cake 2t/ha and Purpureocillium lilacinum resulted 1:2.89, 1:2.66 and 1:2.58 respectively.
Education As a Phenomenon of Social Culture Development of Knowledge Skills of Students
Authors: Abdurakhimov Shoqosim Abdurakhmonovich
Published: December 2023

In this article, the promotion of quality education and creativity is defined as an urgent task. This requires clarification of modern didactic parameters for the development of students’ intellectual culture, improvement of innovative technologies for the formation of a scientific worldview in the educational process. In particular, it is shown that it is necessary to give priority to the creative components of the development of students’ intellectual culture, to acquire the skills of a holistic perception of the scientific landscape of the world based on innovative approaches.
Modeling Climate data using the Quartic Transmuted Weibull Distribution and Different Estimation Methods
Authors: Moloy Deluar Jahan , Ali M. A. , Alam Farouq Mohammad A.
Published: December 2023

Researchers from various fields of science encounter phenomena of interest, and they seek to model the occurrences scientifically. An important approach of performing modeling is to use probability distributions. Probability distributions are probabilistic models that have many applications in different research areas, including, but not limited to, environmental and financial studies. In this paper, we study a quartic transmuted Weibull distribution from a general quartic transmutation family of distributions as a generalization and an alternative to the well-known Weibull distribution. We also investigate the practical application of this generalization by modeling climate-related data sets and check the goodness-of-fit of the proposed model. The statistical properties of the proposed model, which includes non-central moments, generating functions, survival function, and hazard function, are derived. Different estimation methods to estimate the parameters of the proposed quartic transmuted distribution: the maximum likelihood estimation method, the maximum product of spacings method, two least-squares-based methods, and three goodness-of-fit-based estimation methods. Numerical illustration and an extensive comparative Monte Carlo simulation study are conducted to investigate the performance of the estimators of the considered inferential methods. Regarding estimation methods, simulation outcomes indicated that the maximum likelihood estimation (MLE), Anderson-Darling estimation (ADE) and right Anderson-Darling (RADE) methods in general outperformed the other considered methods in terms of estimation efficiency for large sample size, while all considered estimation methods performed almost same in terms of goodness-of-fit regardless the values of shape and transmuted parameters. Two real-life data sets are used to demonstrate the suggested estimation methods, the applicability and flexibility of the proposed distribution compared to Weibull, transmuted Weibull, and cubic transmuted Weibull distributions. Weighted least squares estimation (WLSE) and least squares estimation (LSE) methods provided best model fitting estimates of the proposed distribution for Wheaton River and rainfall data respectively. The proposed quartic transmuted Weibull distribution provide significantly improved fit for the two datasets as compared with other distributions.
Antibacterial activity of tekelan leaf ethanol extract (Chromolaena odorata (L.) R. M. King and H. Rob) against of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria
Authors: Harahap Nurul Dahlia , Dalimunthe Aminah , Bangun Hakim
Published: December 2023

Background: Indonesia is a tropical country, so the prevalence of infectious diseases caused by bacteria still remains high. On the other hand, the intense use of antibacterial agent in Indonesia causes a tendency for bacterial resistance to existing antibacterial drugs. One of the herbal plants that is widely used by some people is tekelan leaves. The purpose of this study was to determine the activity of an ethanol extract of tekelan leaves on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
Methods: Simplisia of tekelan leaves was tested for secondary metabolites and simplisa characterization testing. Antibacterial activity testing is carried out by the disc paper method, where the disc paper is immersed in the test solution with a comparison of the test concentration.
Results: The results of phytochemical screening show that the secondary metabolites of tekelan leaves are alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids/triterpenoids, tannins, and glycosides. The results of the characterization of simplisia moisture content are 7.99%, water-soluble juice content is 13.29%, ethanol-soluble juice content is 12.18%, total ash content is 7.45%, and insoluble acid ash content is 0.92%. The observation of the antibacterial activity of the ethanol extract of tekelan leaves was carried out by the disc diffusion method. The test results showed that the ethanol extract of tekelan leaves was categorized as moderate at concentrations of 1% and 2% and as strong at concentrations of 4%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%. The conclusion of this study is that ethanol extract had activity to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and the MIC value obtained 0.7%.
Conclusions: The conclusion of this study is that ethanol extract had activity to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus.
AMOR, ERÓTICA, MÍSTICA E ÉTICA: O DESENVOLVIMENTO ESPIRITUAL HUMANO
Authors: Oliveira Stephan Malta
Published: December 2023

Considerando a estreita relação existente entre sentido para a vida e espiritualidade, busco com o presente artigo investigar como se dá o desenvolvimento espiritual humano, sua íntima relação com a constituição da subjetividade e a importância dos fenômenos do amor e da erótica neste processo. O referencial teórico situa-se numa interface entre a filosofia, a psicanálise e a teologia cristã. Utilizo como metodologia a revisão narrativa, por meio da qual foram selecionados textos dos seguintes pensadores: Hans Balthasar, Marion, Lévinas, Platão, Freud e Edith Stein. As relações amorosas (eros-ágape), sobretudo, o amor incondicional entre pais e filhos/as, são fundamentais para a constituição da subjetividade. Problemas nesta constituição mantém o sujeito fixado na busca pela satisfação das necessidades narcísicas.  Quando o sujeito se sente suficientemente amado (no sentido qualitativo), abre-se à dimensão espiritual, no despertar simultâneo da consciência mística e ética, tomando posição a partir do seu núcleo pessoal.
RELIGIÕES POPULARES TRADICIONAIS E A BUSCA DE SENTIDO AO COTIDIANO DA VIDA: ENTREVISTA A PAULO MENDES PINTO
Authors: Mendes Pinto Paulo , Azevedo Gilson Xavier de
Published: December 2023

Entrevista realizada por Gilson Xavier de Azevedo ao professor Paulo Mendes Pinto, da Universidade Lusófona, de Lisboa, Portugal. Ao longo do texto, são realçados importantes aspectos do panorama religioso atual em Portugual e no Brasil, tocando elementos de continuidade e de divergência entre essas realidades culturais. A entrevista é uma contribuição especial para o Dossiê "Religiões Populares Tradicionais e a Busca de Sentido ao Cotidiano da Vida", ora publicado por Caminhos - Revista de Ciências da Religião.
Research Insights: When Fiscal Adjustments Must Be Made, Do Voters Care Which Policy Is Used?
Authors: Ardanaz Martín , Hallerberg Mark , Scartascini Carlos
Published: December 2023

Fiscal adjustments, aimed at resolving imbalances that can lead to an economic crisis, have a high political cost in Latin America and the Caribbean. Fiscal consolidations in the region generally focuses on raising indirect taxes, such as the value added tax (VAT), which are relatively easy to collect. Experimental evidence, however, indicates that citizens would prefer to reduce public spending rather than increase taxes. The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean must invest in fiscal tools that give them more room to maneuver in times of economic crisis and thus reduce negative impacts on electoral results.
Acelerando la descarbonización de la industria pesada en América Latina y el Caribe: nota introductoria
Authors: Gischler Christiaan , Anaya Fernando , Ramírez Michelle , Urquizo Matilde , Parra Christian , Gonzalez Julian , Colaferro Patricia , Inglese José Luis , Pareja Ricardo , Pinilla Carlos
Published: December 2023

Este reporte es una introducción al análisis sobre las posibilidades para avanzar en la descarbonización de la industria pesada en América Latina y el Caribe en el contexto del cambio climático, destacando su importancia, formas de producción, intensidad energética y emisiones CO2. Asimismo, se presenta una proyección de sus emisiones al 2050, proponiendo posibles rutas de descarbonización y una serie de recomendaciones para los encargados de generar políticas públicas.
Los límites de un acuerdo de paz (a propósito de los Acuerdos de La Habana)
Authors: Bertoni Eduardo
Published: December 2023

Luego de muchos años de conflicto armado interno en Colombia, se firmó en el año 2016 en La Habana, Cuba, el “Acuerdo Final para la Terminación del Conflicto y la Construcción de una Paz Estable y Duradera” (Acuerdos de La Habana o el Acuerdo). Los Acuerdos de La Habana surgieron como consecuencia de distintos intentos previos tendientes a disminuir la violencia y generar una paz duradera para ese país. En este trabajo se estudia el punto 5 del Acuerdo que se refiere específicamente al “Acuerdo sobre las Víctimas del Conflicto: “Sistema Integral de Verdad, Justicia, Reparación y No Repetición” incluyendo la Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz; y Compromiso sobre Derechos Humanos”. Se sostiene que los negociadores hicieron un importante esfuerzo para que los compromisos asumidos estuvieran en línea con estándares internacionales de respeto a los derechos humanos en el ámbito de los que se conoce como procesos de “justicia transicional”. La pregunta principal que se propone responder en este trabajo es ¿lo lograron? La conclusión sostiene que, salvo que exista algún cambio importante sobre todo en la jurisprudencia de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, si algunas víctimas acuden al sistema interamericano de derechos humanos se corre el riesgo que el propio Acuerdo sea impugnado en el futuro por la Corte.
The portrayal of Bogusław X in historiographical texts until the end of the 19th century
Authors: Wójcik Bartosz
Published: December 2023

Z uwagi na to, że praktycznie niezbadaną sferą pozostaje wizerunek księcia pomorskiego Bogusława X w tekstach kultury, oraz że w 2023 i 2024 roku związane są z nim dwie ważne rocznice, artykuł Obraz Bogusława X w tekstach historiograficznych do końca XIX wieku związany jest z wizerunkiem Bogusława X w wybranych tekstach historiograficznych dotyczących Pomorza, publikowanych do końca XIX wieku. Przeanalizowano w nim obraz władcy, stawiając w centrum kwestie fikcjonalności tekstualnej zawartej w tym korpusie tekstów. Analiza jest wsparta instrumentarium analizy narratywnej w tradycji mitomotorycznej. Zwraca uwagę tekstowy potencjał życiorysu księcia. Konstatacją wywodu jest daleko idąca instrumentalizacja postaci, dokonywana w zależności od kontekstu społeczno-politycznego, w którym funkcjonowała dana publikacja, a także od światopoglądu autora czy intencji wydawcy, względnie mecenasa. Wszystkie analizowane teksty ukazują wnioskowanie symboliczne z wydarzeń przeszłych, reflektujące na teraźniejszość i przyszłość danego narratora. Z tego wynika interakcja między każdorazowym nadawcą a odbiorcą poszczególnych tekstów, zasadzająca się na wierze poszczególnych narratorów w polityczne sprawstwo ich opowieści. Zwraca przy tym uwagę mnogość wyjaśnień dla wielokrotnych reaktualizacji mitu.
Poles in the Border March (Grenzmark Posen West Prussia) in the face of the Nazi seizure and consolidation of power from 1933 to 1939
Authors: Nodzyński Tomasz
Published: December 2023

W artykule podjęto próbę przedstawienia stosunku i postaw Polaków w prowincji Grenzmark Posen-Westpreussen do procesu przejmowania, a następnie utrwalania władzy nazistowskiej partii NSDAP Adolfa Hitlera w latach 1933–1939. Końcowa cezura rozważań uzasadniona jest tym, że po ataku Niemiec na Polskę we wrześniu 1939 roku skończyły się możliwości legalnego i formalnie niezależnego działania polskich organizacji i instytucji w Niemczech, w tym szczególnie Związku Polaków w Niemczech. Ukazano, jak Polacy reagowali na zmiany polityczno-ustrojowe w Niemczech poprzez udział, a następnie bojkot udziału w wyborach parlamentarnych, jak wykorzystywali istniejące do sierpnia 1939 roku możliwości wyrażania poglądów w polskich gazetach czy składania oficjalnych skarg na działania władz lokalnych do pruskiego ministerstwa spraw wewnętrznych. Z przeanalizowanych źródeł wyłania się obraz postępującego zastraszenia polskiej społeczności, w której stopniowo zwyciężały postawy dostosowawcze, konformistyczne – przy utrzymujących się protestach Związku Polaków w Niemczech i jego najaktywniejszych działaczy.
Organization of commutes to secondary schools – coping with transportation exclusion
Authors: Szczepański Jacek , Szczepańska Barbara
Published: December 2023

Wykluczenie komunikacyjne jest ważnym problemem społecznym. Badania literaturowe wskazują na deficyty w dostępności do komunikacji zbiorowej na obszarach wiejskich. Według badaczy w największym stopniu zagrożone wykluczeniem komunikacyjnym są: dzieci, młodzież (do osiągnięcia wieku, który pozwala na zdobycie prawa jazdy) oraz osoby starsze i schorowane. Uczniowie szkół ponadpodstawowych muszą w jakiś sposób dostać się do szkół, które zlokalizowane są w siedzibach gmin, najczęściej w miastach średnich i większych.

Celem artykułu było przedstawienie subiektywnego wymiaru zjawiska wykluczenia komunikacyjnego: opinii uczniów dotyczących dostępności komunikacyjnej miejscowości zamieszkania, sposobów docierania do szkoły, oceny jakości obsługi swoich miejscowości przez komunikację zbiorową, posiadania prawa jazdy. Badania realizowano w trzech powiatach województwa dolnośląskiego − górowskim, milickim i oleśnickim.
Intra-Oral Appliance for Mouth Opening in a patient with OSMF- A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Shah Jigna , Joshi Kinjal
Published: December 2023

This paper describes the use of a custom-made intraoral appliance to relieve the trismus of moderate-grade OSMF. A 20-year-old female patient reported a chief complaint of restricted mouth opening due to already diagnosed OSMF. The patient was not satisfied with intralesional therapy and physical mouth-opening exercises. Therefore, a custom-made intraoral mouth- opening appliance was designed and fabricated. The intra-oral appliance have a screw that on activation gradually improves the mouth opening. The device is biocompatible and cost- effective; nonetheless, patient participation is the essential need for good results. The mechanism of other externally and internally activated mouth-opening appliances along with their fabrication is also described.
Biochemical and molecular characterization of glucoamylase produced by the Aspergillus niger strain HPD-2
Authors: Pérez Rodríguez Fernando , Pliego-Arreaga Raquel , Silva-Martínez Guillermo Antonio , Cervantes-Montelongo Juan Antonio
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Aspergillus niger HPD-2 has interesting growth characteristics, it grows at a temperature of 38 ºC and pH of 3, it is also known that it produces various enzymes of commercial interest such as glucoamylase, which is present in the medium even under non-inducible conditions and has important activity characteristics such as an optimum temperature of 70 ºC and an optimum pH of 3-4. These features are very important because they will help to minimize microbial contamination risk in industrial hydrolysis processes.
For the characterization of A. niger HPD-2 glucoamylase, the presence and activity of the enzyme were verified in a non-inducing medium. The apparent kinetic parameters Km, Ki and Vmax were determined, 6.66 mM, 0.601 M and 66.5 mM/min respectively. As well as its optimum pH and temperature activity (pH 3 and 70 °C). Comparatively speaking, these data are competitive against those reported for similar purified enzymes. On the other hand, DNA sequence analysis of A. niger HPD-2 glucoamylase gene showed no changes in the promoter region or starch-binding domains. Therefore, the presence of the enzyme in a non-inducing medium could be related to changes in a repressor protein CreA.
Acciones psicoterapéuticas para desarrollar habilidades sociales en un grupo de pacientes atendidos en dos centros de atención para el desarrollo humano del Perú
Authors: Pérez Martinto Pedro Carlos , Vásquez Bravo Flor Idamia , Rodríguez Vega Juan Luis
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo científico es parte de los resultados relacionados con investigaciones dentro de la línea de investigación Ciencias de la vida y Cuidado de la salud humana. Dichas investigaciones posibilitaron instrumentar un grupo de acciones dentro de una estrategia dirigida a desarrollar habilidades sociales en un grupo de adolescentes y un grupo de pacientes con trastornos del espectro autista (TEA) que fueron diagnosticados. Para ello, se analizó las poblaciones de 220 adolescentes atendidos de un Centro de Salud, y de 262 los pacientes con trastornos del espectro autista, del Centro de equinoterapia. Se seleccionó una muestra intencional, cumpliendo con un grupo de criterios inclusivos a la misma de 132 adolescentes y 61 pacientes con TEA. Como resultados más relevantes se obtuvo; a partir de la aplicación del instrumento fue el manual de habilidades sociales y la escala de Escala de valoración de la competencia social; posibilitándose caracterizar el estado actual de los sujetos y elaborándose un grupo de acciones para su tratamiento. Su aplicación condujo a una mayor relajación y elongación muscular para una mejor coordinación muscular sincronizando la estructura neuronal con nuevos patrones del movimiento; así como mejor asertividad, comunicación, toma de decisiones y autoestima.
El cruel abrazo del dolor: la endometriosis y sus representaciones
Authors: Galli Ida , Luongo Assunta , Ramirez Cortázar Felipe , Fasanelli Roberto
Published: December 2023

La endometriosis es una enfermedad crónica del aparato genital femenino cuya etiología aún no está clara. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar, desde una perspectiva biopsicosocial, la estructura de las representaciones sociales de la endometriosis entre mujeres con esta enfermedad y mujeres sanas. Para ello, se realizó una encuesta exploratoria mediante un cuestionario online. Los resultados permitieron identificar ese tipo particular de representaciones sociales, las polémicas, articuladas de manera diferente y a menudo contradictoria en sus elementos periféricos. Estos resultados constituyen una base útil para la construcción de estrategias de intervención destinadas a evitar el “purgatorio epistemológico” en el que muchas mujeres se ven obligadas a vivir debido a la discrepancia entre la experiencia subjetiva de la endometriosis y el conocimiento experto de la misma.
Escala para evaluar la experiencia espiritual diaria en una muestra de jóvenes de Bogotá, Colombia: análisis psicométrico
Authors: Osorio Castaño César Augusto , Ortiz Garzón Eliana Ivette , Avendaño Prieto Bertha Lucía 
Published: December 2023

Se analizaron las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala para Evaluar la Experiencia Espiritual diaria (DSES) de Underwood y Teresi (2002) con una muestra de 603 jóvenes colombianos con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y 24 años (M= 20.77; DE= 1.94), 67.5% fueron mujeres y 32.3% hombres. Se realizó el análisis factorial exploratorio, se confirmó la unidimensionalidad de la escala, los índices de bondad de ajuste del análisis factorial confirmatorio fueron (CMIN/DF= 2.7; GFI=.95; IFI=.98; TLI=.98; CFI=.98; RMSEA=.05) y la consistencia interna (alpha=.94 y ω de McDonald =.95). Se evaluó el ajuste de los ítems mediante un análisis con el modelo Rasch y se obtuvieron evidencias de validez convergente y divergente. La DSES se mostró como una escala válida y confiable.
Contacto social de estudiantes universitarios con indígenas chilenos: estructura y asociaciones con estereotipos
Authors: Salazar-Fernández Camila , Saiz José L.
Published: December 2023

Este estudio examinó en estudiantes universitarios no indígenas chilenos (1) la estructura bidimensional (cantidad y calidad) del contacto social con indígenas mapuches y (2) las asociaciones de estas dimensiones con los estereotipos adscritos a este pueblo originario, en un contexto de conflicto interétnico. Una muestra intencionada de 332 participantes reportó la cantidad y calidad de su contacto con mapuches, así como su nivel de adhesión a distintos estereotipos positivos y negativos sobre este exogrupo. Los resultados corroboraron una estructura factorial oblicua del contacto (cantidad y calidad) y revelaron correlaciones significativas entre estos factores y los estereotipos, mostrando la calidad del contacto, comparada con la cantidad del mismo, asociaciones más intensas. La interacción latente entre la cantidad y la calidad no mostró un efecto significativo sobre los estereotipos. Este estudio destaca la necesidad de distinguir entre cantidad y calidad del contacto al analizar sus relaciones con otros constructos psicosociales.
Produção de Membranas no Sistema PVA - Hidroxiapatita por Eletrofiação
Authors: S. Gonçalves Isabela , H.  Lopes João , R. Oliveira Ivone
Published: December 2023

A produção de biomateriais com uma arquitetura que mimetiza a estrutura da matriz extracelular, que em sua maioria são estruturas fibrosas entrelaçadas na faixa de nanoescala, tem sido uma área de grande interesse em engenharia de tecidos. O álcool polivinílico (PVA) tem sido aplicado nessa área devido suas propriedades adequadas para aplicação como biomaterial, além de possuir menor custo quando comparado a outros materiais poliméricos. Porém, o PVA não induz a formação de um novo tecido devido a não interação entre o material e o tecido vizinho. Dentro deste contexto, o presente trabalho teve o objetivo de realizar a produção e avaliação de membranas à base de PVA contendo hidroxiapatita (HA). Inicialmente, foi realizado um estudo quanto à concentração ótima de PVA para que a eletrofiação fosse possível. Por fim, partículas de HA foram incorporadas à solução. As membranas contendo HA foram caracterizadas quanto à morfologia, propriedades estruturais e grupos químicos comprovando a incorporação das partículas nas membranas.
Corrosão Induzida por Acidithiobacillus Thiooxidans em Sistemas de Concreto em Estações de Tratamento de Esgoto
Authors: T. B. B. Oliveira Indira , O. Yokoyama Nara , S.  Ortega Fernando
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo discorrer acerca da Corrosão Induzida por Microrganismos (CIM) em concreto armado pela bactéria Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans, em ETE’s. Apresentar-se-ão as características físicas e as reações químicas responsáveis pela diminuição dos valores de pH na superfície de peças em concreto armado. As etapas do processo de consolidação da patologia de obra civil sobrevêm do estabelecimento do revestimento de biofilme, possibilitando a produção de ácidos que diminuirão os valores do pH e o tempo de vida útil de projeto.
The Effects of Exam Setting on Students’ Test-Taking Behaviors and Performances: Proctored Versus Unproctored
Authors: Yıldırım Denizer , Ilgaz Hale , Bayazıt Alper , Akçapınar Gökhan
Published: December 2023

One of the biggest challenges for online learning is upholding academic integrity in online assessments. In particular, institutions and faculties attach importance to exam security and academic dishonesty in the online learning process. The aim of this study was to compare the test-taking behaviors and academic achievements of students in proctored and unproctored online exam environments. The log records of students in proctored and unproctored online exam environments were compared using visualization and log analysis methods. The results showed that while a significant difference was found between time spent on the first question on the exam, total time spent on the exam, and the mean and median times spent on each question, there was no significant difference between the exam scores of students in proctored and unproctored groups. In other words, it has been observed that reliable exams can be conducted without the need for proctoring through an appropriate assessment design (e.g., using multiple low-stake formative exams instead of a single high-stake summative exam). The results will guide instructors in designing assessments for their online courses. It is also expected to help researchers in how exam logs can be analyzed and in extracting insights regarding students' exam-taking behaviors from the logs.
Collaboration and Ethics in Distance Learning Design
Authors: Biem Racquel , Morrison Dirk
Published: December 2023

Ethical education practices require that all students have access to quality learning resources, necessary learning supports, diverse learning strategies, and deep learning opportunities. When it comes to learning strategies and opportunities, collaborative learning practices foster deep learning through socio-cultural interactions, asserting that individual learning is limited compared to what can be learned as a community. Education systems have an ethical obligation to ensure that what is advocated for in curricula can be achieved and will be supported. Although K–12 curricula are typically rooted in collaborative approaches, many asynchronous secondary online learning courses continue to be associated with individual learning approaches. This research used insights gleaned from 35 survey responses and 18 semi-structured interviews with secondary asynchronous distance learning teachers to analyze how collaborative learning is actualized and examine barriers to its implementation. Collaborative online learning opportunities were increasingly prevalent when communities outside of the school were leveraged for experiential learning and when students were paced as a cohort. The data indicated that an increase in collaborative learning was not likely to occur unless the learning ecosystem valued online learning as equitably as face-to-face learning in terms of investment in research-based pedagogy, student support, teacher support, and teaching and learning resources. Until such time, distance learning students will be disadvantaged concerning building collaborative competence that can lead to deeper learning opportunities.
Aspek Hak Asasi Manusia dalam Pembentukan Peraturan Perundang-Undangan di Indonesia
Authors: Rifai Ahmad
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe title of this article is the Human Rights Aspects In The Establishment Of Law Regulations In Indonesia. The background of this writing is whereas in the constitution, one of the elements of a rule of law is the fulfillment of human rights in it, so that in this case the red thread can be drawn in this research there are still problems in the implementation of norms for the formation of laws and regulations in Indonesia. This study uses a normative juridical, the problem approach used is a statute approach and a conceptual approach. Based on the result of this research, first, that the urgency of human rights values is the basis for forming laws and regulations in Indonesia because human rights values are natural and its position has been mandated in the 1945 Constitution. Second, that laws and regulations are still found both at the central and regional levels those who have not implemented human rights aspects. Third, that the drafting of this legislation was carried out by the Directorate of Human Rights Instruments as an effort to fill the legal vacuum for a public need for human rights, the Directorate of Human Rights Instrument.Keywords: Human Rights, State Law, Legislation.
Pemberatan Pidana Terhadap Kasus Marital Rape Ditinjau dari Perspektif Hak Asasi Manusia
Authors: Yuwono Nikmatul Keumala Nofa , Khanif Al , Triana Ohoiwutun Y. A.
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe marital rape case is the one sexual violence case based on unequal relations between husband dan wife. In Indonesia, positive law doesn’t differentiate imprisonment or fines between sexual violence perpetrated by another person and sexual violence perpetrated by a partner in marriage. This article was written using feminist legal theory and human rights which describes the position of women in the eyes of the law and the fulfillment of the rights of wives as victims of marital rape. This study uses a juridical-normative method which aims to explain the criminal burden of rape cases based on a human rights perspective. Conclusion in this study is that cases of marital rape that occurred against wives are a form of violation of human rights in which criminal sanctions are needed to distinguish cases of sexual violence committed by other people from cases of sexual violence committed by partners in marriage.Keywords: Criminal Prosecution, Human Rights, Marital Rape.
Intercept the Land Mafia: An Analysis of the Role of PPAT as a Shield in Illegal Property Transactions
Authors: Wau Hilbertus Sumplisius M. , Azwar T. Keizerina Devi
Published: December 2023

Illegal property transactions conducted by land mafias pose a serious threat to property transactions and land ownership. In this context, the role of the Land Deed Official (PPAT) plays a crucial role in preventing such illegal practices. The objective of this research is to analyze the role of PPAT as a shield in illegal property transactions carried out by land mafias. This study adopts a descriptive-analytical normative legal research approach, with secondary data as the primary source. Data collection techniques involve literature review, and data analysis focuses on identifying the modus operandi of land mafias, the role of PPAT in preventing illegal transactions, and their impact on society. The findings reveal that PPAT has the responsibility to verify documents, communicate with relevant institutions, reject suspicious transactions, and collaborate with law enforcement agencies. PPAT also plays a crucial role in educating the public and raising awareness about the dangers of land mafias. In conclusion, the role of PPAT in preventing illegal property transactions by land mafias is of utmost importance. Through stringent oversight, collaboration with relevant institutions, rejection of suspicious transactions, and public education, PPAT can act as the forefront in combating land mafia practices. By fully understanding their role, PPAT can protect the public, uphold property justice, and prevent the negative impacts caused by these illegal practices.
13 nowela Justyniana „O pretorach ludu”
Authors: Rominkiewicz Jarosław
Published: December 2023

Tekst poświęcony jest 13 noweli Justyniana O pretorach ludu, wydanej w 535 roku. Autor artykułu zamieścił w nim pierwszy polski przekład tej noweli, wzbogacony o zwięzły komentarz. W konstytucji tej cesarz utworzył nową magistraturę – pretora ludu (praetor plebis) – która zastąpiła dotychczasowego prefekta straży (praefectus vigilum). Nowy urzędnik miał odpowiadać bezpośrednio przed cesarzem, a nie, jak jego poprzednik, przed prefektem Konstantynopola. Pretor ludu miał być organem policyjnym i jurysdykcyjnym w sprawach dotyczących kradzieży, zabójstw, cudzołóstw, porwań i temu podobnych przestępstw. Miał również chronić obywateli i ich mienie przed pożarami.
Znaczenie sądu w rokowaniach zbiorowych
Authors: Pisarczyk Łukasz
Published: December 2023

Artykuł analizuje przyczyny, obszary i formy zaangażowania sądu w relacje zbiorowe. Chociaż fundamentem rokowań zbiorowych jest autonomia partnerów, udział sądu jest niezbędny, aby chronić wolności i prawa podstawowe oraz zapewnić harmonijne funkcjonowanie dialogu społecznego. Ze względu na specyfikę relacji zbiorowych w Polsce zaangażowanie sądu jest znaczące. Istnieją jednak pewne obszary (na przykład rozwiązywanie sporów zbiorowych), w których brakuje odpowiednich procedur zbiorowych dostosowanych do specyfiki sporów powstających w tym zakresie.
Między globalnym dobrem publicznym a rynkiem. Kilka refleksji na temat transformacji sektora uniwersyteckiego w kierunku konkurencji rynkowej
Authors: Blicharz Jolanta
Published: December 2023

Chociaż edukacja jako dobro publiczne stanowi nieodzowny element współczesnego państwa demokratycznego, to jednak wyłanianie się globalnego rynku usług edukacyjnych rodzi nowe problemy związane z zaklasyfikowaniem edukacji, zwłaszcza na poziomie wyższym, jako dobra publicznego.
Weryfikacja decyzji kasacyjnej powodującej przekazanie sprawy do ponownego rozpoznania w trybach nadzwyczajnych ogólnego postępowania administracyjnego
Authors: Szałęga Maciej
Published: December 2023

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest omówienie spektrum tematyki dotyczącej decyzji kasacyjnej oraz możliwości weryfikacji decyzji w trybach nadzwyczajnych postępowania administracyjnego. Omówiono również wpływ zastosowania trybów nadzwyczajnych na rozstrzygnięcia podjęte w wyniku wydania decyzji kasacyjnej.
Influence of number and position of porcelain specimens in the furnace on flexural strength and translucency
Authors: Machado Pablo Soares , Camponogara Jeanni Gonçalves , Rodrigues Camila da Silva , Jacques Letícia Borges , Valandro Luiz Felipe , Rippe Marília Pivetta
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the quantity and positioning of feldspathic ceramic specimens inside the furnace on their flexural strength and translucency. The tested hypotheses were that the arrangement of specimens in the furnance would not influence 1) the translucency or 2) the biaxial strength of the porcelain. Methods: Ninety porcelain specimens were made (1.2 mm thickness and 13.5 mm diameter) and assigned into two main groups (n=15): G1 group - 15 firing cycles containing only one specimen each, always at the center of the refractory; and G5 group - 15 firing cycles containing five specimen each, where one specimen was at the center of the refractory and four specimens positioned equidistantly on the periphery. The translucency test was performed using a spectrophotometer, followed by the flexural strength test, according to ISO 6872:2015. T-student test was performed for both the mechanical and optical obtained data. Results: The flexural strength of the porcelain was not affected by the positioning (center x periphery) of the specimens inside the furnace (p =0.08), but the translucency was affected (periphery > center; p =0.009). Regarding to the number of feldspathic ceramic specimens, the biaxial flexural strength was affected (p =0.025), as well as the translucency (p <0.05). Conclusion: A higher quantity of feldspathic ceramic specimens for each firing cycle decreased its biaxial flexural strength and translucency. Also, specimens positioned at the center of the refractory became less translucent than those positioned at the periphery.
A crise estrutural do capital e as estratégias neoliberais na educação básica pública brasileira
Authors: Moura Lívia Romero de , Segundo Maria das Dores Mendes
Published: December 2023

Neste ensaio, discorremos sobre a crise estrutural do capitalismo, tese defendida por István Mészáros (2002), e as estratégias neoliberais para a superação da crise e a retomada da economia, protagonizada pelo grande capital e mediada pelo Estado brasileiro. Neste propósito, analisamos o processo de reestruturação produtiva neste contexto neoliberal e seus desdobramentos na educação pública a partir das últimas décadas do século XX. Tomando como referencial teórico-metodológico a perspectiva crítica, efetuamos um resgate bibliográfico-documental sobre adequação da educação ao modelo neoliberal e ao processo de produção e acumulação no contexto de crise do capital. Em linhas gerais, atestamos que a flexibilização das relações de trabalho imposta pela reestruturação produtiva vem ajustando a educação a este conceito empresarial, atribuindo à escola as formas gerenciais de eficiência para formação deste novo trabalhador. A privatização da educação brasileira tem se ampliado, sobretudo no contexto da crise do capital, agravada na crise sanitária em decorrência da Pandemia Covid-19.