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A dimensão educativa na atuação política: as contribuições da CPT para as (Re)Existências camponesas no Sudeste Goiano
Authors: Pimentel Lino Carneiro Janãine Daniela
Published: March 2024

A territorialização do agrohidronegócio no Sudeste Goiano promoveu mudanças na dinâmica socioespacial, bem como ameaça aos territórios de vida e trabalho dos camponeses. Com a hegemonia do agrohidronegócio surgem os conflitos por terra, água e trabalho, o que forjam as lutas sociais pelo acesso e pela permanência na terra. A partir do trabalho, das práticas socioculturais, das associações, cooperativas, movimentos sociais e pela educação do campo, os camponeses resistem e (Re)Existem na terra, consolidando-se as lutas políticas. Nesse sentido, analisa-se a atuação política e a prática educativa construídas pela CPT em conjunto com os camponeses envolvidos em conflito por terra, na Fazenda Vala do Rio do Peixe em Santa Cruz de Goiás. Ancorados na revisão bibliográfica e na pesquisa documental identificaram-se elementos da aprendizagem/formação política dos camponeses imbuídos na luta diante da necessidade de resistirem à ameaça de sua reprodução social e, como isso, constroem as suas (Re)Existências.
As lutas camponesas influenciadas pela Guerrilha do Araguaia no Pará, Maranhão e Tocantins
Authors: Carluccio de Andrade Vinícius
Published: March 2024

A Guerrilha do Araguaia, cuja ocorrência se deu de 1972 a 1974, não deve ser lida como um episódio perdido, sem rebatimentos históricos e espaciais. Na realidade, apesar do extermínio, os ideais dos guerrilheiros - expostos na Proclamação da União pela Liberdade e pelos Direitos do Povo com mais de 20 metas de reformas - continuam a influenciar as lutas camponesas no Sudeste do Pará, Oeste Maranhense e Bico do Papagaio Tocantinense devido à chegada anterior dos membros do PCdoB em relação aos militares. Anos de contato, mesmo sem a fase de politização, aproximaram os “paulistas” dos posseiros e sem-terra diante da militarização da questão agrária. O avanço da Ditadura Militar na Amazônia se deu por meio de megaprojetos, os quais aprofundaram a tensão latente. Entendendo o termo “camponês” como uma palavra política, objetiva-se explicitar a antítese manifesta que vitima o lado mais fraco (contra os latifundiários) na divisa Pará-Maranhão-Tocantins.
As políticas públicas de água e os desafios da agricultura familiar no semiárido: contextos do Baixo Alentejo (Portugal) e Sudoeste Baiano (Brasil)
Authors: Costa Santos Mateus , Da Costa José Eloízio , Viana de Alcantara Fernanda
Published: March 2024

O estudo analisa as similaridades, fragilidades, diferenças e potencialidades no que diz respeito do acesso da água em Portugal e Brasil sobretudo nas unidades territoriais do Baixo Alentejo e no Território Sudoeste Baiano respectivamente, sob o contexto das políticas públicas direcionadas aos espaços rurais dentro dos prenúncios das mudanças climáticas. À luz dos procedimentos metodológicos, estabeleceu-se por meio do estágio de investigação no exterior contato à rede de pesquisadores do Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território (IGOT), e grupos de trabalho que realizam estudos sobre esse temário e vertentes correlatas em Portugal, busca pela literatura proveniente das bases teóricas que referenciam os contextos de estudo, tanto brasileiras, quanto portuguesas, dados secundários disponíveis nos sites das plataformas do: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia a Estatística (IBGE), do Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE), em especial o trabalho de campo nas áreas/regiões investigadas a ida aos campos de estudos para realizar entrevista, fotografias da materialidade espacial. Ao estudar as mencionadas regiões com características geoambientais próximas é possível destacar algumas nuances com relação às políticas hídricas, investimentos e subsídios ocupação territorial e as dificuldades encontradas no contexto climático.
Shifting Education with Learning Pathways: Becoming Your Portrait of a Graduate
Authors: Mills Kelly , Weisgrau Josh , Burke Quinn , Lee Keun-woo , Solorzano Teresa , Coenraad Merijke
Published: March 2024

There is a necessity for an educational shift to equip today’s learners for success in a dynamically evolving world shaped by emerging technologies and globalization. Emphasizing the importance of academic and technical skills, this report stresses the need for learners to possess adaptability and interpretive abilities to apply these skills in diverse contexts. The “Portrait of the Graduate” initiative is introduced as a visionary framework where readers will learn more about the skillsets districts across the country have identified for students. Furthermore, this report will introduce readers to the design and implementation of “Integrated Learning Pathways'' as a strategy to breathe life into the Portrait of the Graduate and will provide examples of districts putting their Portraits into action. The report concludes with recommending district leaders to create Integrated Learning Pathways to align learning and initiatives to their Portrait of a Graduate and ultimately better prepare students for a successful future.
Integrative leadership approaches and their influence on employee engagement : a case for uMkhanyakude District Municipality
Authors:   , Sibiya Vusumuzi Innocent
Published: March 2024

The aim of this dissertation is to determine the role and influence that integrative leadership approaches have on employee engagement within the uMkhanyakude District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. Previous studies have investigated the causes and impacts of employee disengagement however, very few have attempted to investigate, in detail, whether disengagement is attributable to the leadership of an organisation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the possible leadership consequences or outcomes across multiple leadership theories in terms of employee engagement (or disengagement) in uMkhanyakude District Municipality. The mixed method research methodology was used to investigate the phenomena as it increases the validity of the research findings due to the complementarity between the quantitative and qualitative research methods. The findings from both the quantitative and qualitative approaches converged in that most employees were of the view that while leadership and administration are correlated and share a common view, issues such as lack of education, favouritism and other negative elements led to lack of employee engagement or disengagement within the district. Ultimately, leadership, dominant leadership styles and leadership style consequences were identified as having a direct impact on employee engagement and affected employee satisfaction in the municipality. Based on the findings, the study recommends that qualified personnel whose academic prowess and knowledge be deployed in the appropriate positions to mitigate employee disengagement. Furthermore, it recommends that employees be made aware of recruitment processes so that the right talent is matched to the appropriate positions. Dispute resolution processes must be created to deal with issues of conflict at the top management level as this has contributed to the employee dissatisfaction. Ultimately, each employee needs to feel safe and uninhibited from carrying out their duties. The study recommends further areas of research that can enhance this subject such as why some leaders are more effective than others, whether there is a connection between integrative leadership and productivity and whether it is possible to determine a universally accepted “predictor” of effective leadership.
The colombian tax incentives for the orange economy
Authors: Lewin Pinzón Federico
Published: March 2024

Are Colombian tax incentives for the Orange Economy appropriate and sufficient to promote this sector of the economy? This book analyses the set of tax incen-tives implemented in Colombia recent years, to boost the Orange Economy by providing real estate tax reliefs, allowing a special tax deduction to stimulate investments in Orange projects and exempting companies dedicated to Orange activities from income tax.Beyond the debates on the justification of establishing new tax incentives for a particular sector of the economy, this book focuses on the particularities of the existing mechanisms to point out their limitations and propose ideas for their enhancement. To do so, the work presents a perspective of the theoretical defi-nition of the Orange Economy, evincing the lack of consistency of the concept in public policy instruments and the difficulties in the delimitation of the particular activities covered by the cultural and creative industries. It also examines the interaction of Colombian Orange tax incentives with the rest of the domestic tax system, and compares them to instruments established in other jurisdictions.
Design and Optimization of Plasmonic Nanoparticles-Enhanced Perovskite Solar Cells Using the FDTD Method.
Authors: M. Shabat Mohammed , El-Khozondar Hala , Nassar Salah , Zoppi Guillaume , Yasser Nassar Yasser
Published: March 2024

This study explores how plasmonic nanoparticles affect absorption, transmission, and reflection—three important performance metrics in organic-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Through an investigation of different types of nanoparticles and their concentration in the composite layer, the study provides important information for improving PSC design in order to increase overall efficiency. The results highlight the importance of the type and volume fraction of nanoparticles in the composite layer, which influence the spectral characteristics of the solar cell, such as absorption, reflection, and transmission. These findings could encourage PSCs to be widely used as a practical and affordable renewable energy source, which would advance the development of affordable and efficient solar energy technologies.
Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories and Online News Consumption during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Jin Soyeon , Zilinsky Jan , Pradel Franziska , Theocharis Yannis
Published: March 2024

Using an original survey covering 17 countries, this paper documents the prevalence of beliefs in conspiracy theories related to the COVID-19 pandemic and characterizes the informational, demographic, and trust profiles of individuals who believe them. There is considerable variation across countries in the level of conspiracy beliefs, with people in a set of countries like Romania, Poland, Greece, and Hungary being relatively more susceptible than respondents in Northern Europe. We find several factors are correlated with conspiracy beliefs across countries. Relative to respondents who do not read news on social media, social media users tend to endorse more conspiracies, and this is the case for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube users in particular. We also observe a link between distrust in medical experts or government and endorsement of conspiracy theories in most countries. In a subset of countries, we also find individuals with medium level of education and those who are younger to believe in a higher number of conspiracy theories.
Determinants Of the Financial Result of Polish Banks During The COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Bank PKO BP SA And Santander Bank SA
Authors: WOJCIK-MAZUR Agnieszka
Published: March 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Polish banking sector generated negative profitability ratios. The main aim of the study was to identify the group of factors that have the greatest impact on profitability. Based on the findings, it was indicated that the main determinants included non-economic factors related to the need to make provisions for mortgage loans granted in CHF, accompanied by the lack of statutory regulations of this legal risk. The group of these determinants consists of the applicable tax burden imposed by Polish legislation. Furthermore, it is also important to highlight the negative effects of the pandemic that force the creation of reserves and taxes from other financial institutions significantly increasing business costs and the change in the interest rate policy of the National Bank of Poland (NBP).
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penilaian Dosen Terbaik Menggunakan Metode Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Studi Kasus Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu
Authors: Magdalena Sundari  , Asnawati Asnawati  , Indra Kanedi
Published: March 2024

The AHP method used in this decision support system can help decision makers in solving complex problems by considering existing criteria and sub-criteria. It is hoped that this decision support system will make it easier for the faculty to assess lecturer performance objectively and effectively so that it can improve the quality of education at Dehasen University, Bengkulu. Waterfal method, ready-made software that is operated by the user and carried out maintenance. Maintenance allows developers to make corrections to errors that were not detected in previous stages. Maintenance includes repairing errors. Based on the research that has been carried out through the stages of analysis, design, system development, system testing and implementation, it can be concluded that, the system built using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method in selecting the best lecturers can provide information in the form of the best lecturers in accordance with the criteria and also the conditions that the user enters, the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method uses input in the form of assessments for each criterion that can run well according to the design, the decision support system uses the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method where the value obtained is a consistent value if the value of CR is equal to or more than 0.1 (10%).
A machine learning approach to downscale EMEP4UK: analysis of UK ozone variability and trends
Authors: Gouldsbrough Lily , Hossaini Ryan , Eastoe Emma , Young Paul J. , Vieno Massimo
Published: March 2024

Abstract. High-resolution modelling of surface ozone is an essential step in the quantification of the impacts on health and ecosystems from historic and future concentrations. It also provides a principled way in which to extend analysis beyond measurement locations. Often, such modelling uses relatively coarse-resolution chemistry transport models (CTMs), which exhibit biases when compared to measurements. EMEP4UK is a CTM that is used extensively to inform UK air quality policy, including the effects on ozone from mitigation of its precursors. Our evaluation of EMEP4UK for the years 2001–2018 finds a high bias in reproducing daily maximum 8 h average ozone (MDA8), due in part to the coarse spatial resolution. We present a machine learning downscaling methodology to downscale EMEP4UK ozone output from a 5×5 km to 1×1 km resolution using a gradient-boosted tree. By addressing the high bias present in EMEP4UK, the downscaled surface better represents the measured data, with a 128 % improvement in R2 and 37 % reduction in RMSE. Our analysis of the downscaled surface shows a decreasing trend in annual and March–August mean MDA8 ozone for all regions of the UK between 2001–2018, differing from increasing measurement trends in some regions. We find the proportion of the UK which fails the government objective to have at most 10 exceedances of 100 µg m−3 per annum is 27 % (2014–2018 average), compared to 99 % from the unadjusted EMEP4UK model. A statistically significant trend in this proportion of −2.19 % yr−1 is found from the downscaled surface only, highlighting the importance of bias correction in the assessment of policy metrics. Finally, we use the downscaling approach to examine the sensitivity of UK surface ozone to reductions in UK terrestrial NOx (i.e. NO + NO2) emissions on a 1×1 km surface. Moderate NOx emission reductions with respect to present day (20 % or 40 %) increase both average and high-level ozone concentrations in large portions of the UK, whereas larger NOx reductions (80 %) cause a similarly widespread decrease in high-level ozone. In all three scenarios, very urban areas (i.e. major cities) are the most affected by increasing concentrations of ozone, emphasizing the broader air quality challenges of NOx control.
A fast and unified subglacial hydrological model applied to Thwaites Glacier, Antarctica
Authors: Kazmierczak Elise , Gregov Thomas , Coulon Violaine , Pattyn Frank
Published: March 2024

Abstract. We present a novel and computationally efficient subglacial hydrological model that represents in a unified way both hard and soft bed rheologies as well as a dynamic switch between efficient and inefficient subglacial discharge. The subglacial model is dynamically linked to a regularized Coulomb friction law, allowing for a coupled evolution of the ice sheet on decadal to centennial time scales. The hydrological model is tested on an idealized marine ice sheet and subsequently applied to the drainage basin of Thwaites Glacier, West Antarctica, that is composed of a heterogeneous (hard/soft) bed. We find that subglacial hydrology embedded in the sliding law accelerates the grounding line retreat of Thwaites Glacier under present-day climatic conditions. Highest retreat rates are obtained for hard bed configurations and/or inefficient drainage systems. We show that the sensitivity is particularly driven by large gradients in effective pressure, more so than the value of effective pressure itself in the vicinity of the grounding line. Clearly, a better understanding of the subglacial system is needed with respect to both the spatial and temporal variability in effective pressure and bed rheological conditions.
Seasonal dynamics and regional distribution patterns of CO2 and CH4 in the north-eastern Baltic Sea
Authors: Lainela Silvie , Jacobs Erik , Stoicescu Stella-Theresa , Rehder Gregor , Lips Urmas
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Significant research has been carried out in the last decade to describe the CO2 system dynamics in the Baltic Sea. However, there is a lack of knowledge in this field in the NE Baltic Sea, which is the main focus of the present study. We analysed the physical forcing and hydrographic background in the study year (2018) and tried to elucidate the observed patterns of surface water CO2 partial pressure (pCO2) and methane concentrations (cCH4). Surface water pCO2 and cCH4 were calculated from continuous measurements during six monitoring cruises onboard R/V Salme, covering the Northern Baltic Proper (NBP), the Gulf of Finland (GoF) and the Gulf of Riga (GoR) and all seasons in 2018. The general seasonal pCO2 pattern showed oversaturation in autumn-winter and undersaturation in spring-summer in all three areas, but it locally reached the saturation level during the cruises in April, May and August in the GoR and in August in the GoF. cCH4 was oversaturated during the entire study period, and the seasonal course was not well exposed on the background of high variability. Surface water pCO2 and cCH4 distributions showed larger spatial variability in the GoR and GoF than in the NBP for all six cruises. We linked the observed local maxima to river bulges, coastal upwelling events, fronts, and occasions when vertical mixing reached the seabed in shallow areas. Seasonal averaging over the CO2 flux based on our data suggest a weak sink for atmospheric CO2 for all basins, but high variability and the long periods between cruises (temporal gaps in observation) preclude a clear statement.
Development of a detailed gaseous oxidation scheme of naphthalene for SOA formation and speciation
Authors: Lannuque Victor , Sartelet Karine
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Naphthalene is the most abundant polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) in vehicle emissions and polluted urban areas. Its atmospheric oxidation products oxygenated compounds potentially harmful for health and/or contributing to secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation. Despite its impact on air quality, its complex structure and lack of data mean that no detailed scheme of naphthalene gaseous oxidation for SOA formation and speciation has yet been established. This study presents the construction of the first near-explicit chemical scheme for naphthalene oxidation by OH including kinetic and mechanistic data. The scheme redundantly represents all the classical steps of atmospheric organic chemistry (i.e. oxidation of stable species, peroxy radical formation and reaction and alkoxy radical evolution) integrating therefore fragmentation or functionalization pathways and the influence of NOx on secondary compound formation. Missing kinetic and mechanistic data were estimated using structure-activity relationships (SARs) or by analogy with existing experimental or theoretical data. The proposed chemical scheme involves 392 species (237 stable species, including 93 % of the major molar masses observed in previous experimental studies) and 503 reactions with products. A first simulation reproducing experimental oxidation in oxidation flow reactor under high NOX conditions shows a simulated SOA mass in the same order of magnitude as experimentally observed, with an error of -12 %.
HUST-Grace2024: a new GRACE-only gravity field time series based on more than 20 years satellite geodesy data and a hybrid processing chain
Authors: Zhou Hao , Zheng Lijun , Li Yaozong , Guo Xiang , Zhou Zebing , Luo Zhicai
Published: March 2024

Abstract. To improve the accuracy of monthly temporal gravity field models for Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) and GRACE Follow-On (GRACE-FO) mission, a new series named HUST-Grace2024 is determined based on the updated L1B dataset (GRACE L1B RL03 & GRACE-FO L1B RL04) and the newest atmosphere and ocean de-aliasing product (AOD1B RL07). Compared to the previous HUST temporal gravity field model releases, we made some improvements on both updating background models and processing chain as follows. (1) During the satellite onboard events, the intersatellite pointing angles are calculated to pinpoint the outliers in K-band range rates (KBRRs) and accelerometer observations. To exclude outliers, the advisable threshold is respectively 50 mrad for KBRRs and 20 mrad for accelerations. (2) To relieve the impacts of KBRR noise in different frequencies, a hybrid data weighting method is proposed. Kinematic empirical parameters are used to reduce the low frequency noise, while a stochastic model is designed to relieve the impacts of random noise above 10 mHz. (3) a fully-populated scale factor matrix is used to improve the quality of accelerometer calibration. Analysis in spectral and spatial domain is then implemented, which demonstrates that HUST-Grace2024 has a noticeable reduction of 10 % to 30 % in noise level and remains consistent amplitudes over 48 basins in singal content compared with the official GRACE and GRACE-FO solutions. These evaluations confirm that our aforementioned efforts lead to a better temporal gravity field series.
Apparent Friction Coefﬁcient Used for Flow Calculation in Straight Compound Channels With Trees On Floodplains
Authors: Kozioł Adam , Kiczko Adam , Krukowski Marcin , Kubrak Elżbieta , Kubrak Janusz , Majewski Grzegorz , Brandyk Andrzej
Published: March 2024

Abstract. The interaction of water streams in channels with a complex cross-section, involving the exchange of water mass and momentum between slowly-flowing water in the floodplains and fast water in the main channel, significantly depends on the diversiﬁcation of the surface roughness between the main channel and ﬂoodplains. Additionally, trees strongly increase flow resistance on floodplains, but also significantly in the main channel by intensifying the interaction process. As a result, the water velocity and the discharge capacity of both parts of the channel decrease and at the same time, affecting the flow conditions in the main channel. The results of laboratory experiments were used to determine the effect of floodplain trees on the discharge capacity of the channel with diversiﬁed roughness. The reduction in velocity of the main channel caused by the stream interactions is described with the apparent friction coefﬁcients introduced at the boundary between the main channel and the ﬂoodplain. The values of resistance coefficients and their changes as a result of the significant influence of trees on the interaction process were determined for various roughness’s of the main channel bottom.
Use of a silver-coated plate to treat a postoperative infection after high tibial osteotomy – a case report
Authors: Burchard Rene , Graw Jan A.
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Unilateral osteoarthritis of the knee can be treated by osteotomy. In case of postoperative infection after high tibial osteotomy, treatment can be challenging and often requires implant removal with the risk of loss of reduction. In the presented case, a 47-year old patient suffered postoperative infection after high tibial osteotomy using an angular stable plate with the need for multiple revision surgeries and anti-infective therapy. Implant exchange to a silver-coated angular plate led to infection control with undisturbed wound healing and further bone consolidation. Full bone consolidation could be achieved radiographically 12 months after the last revision surgery. One-step implant exchange using silver-coated implants could be a promising approach to address postoperative infections after high tibial osteotomy.
Investment Performance in Green Finance: Assessing the Impact of Environmental Social and Governance Integration
Authors: Minhas Amna Shafiq , Maqsood Nazik , Shahid Tanveer Ahmad , Rehman Abaid Ul
Published: March 2024

Stakeholder groups raise concerns regarding corporate commitment to climate change issues, as climate change is a big global problem. The impact of eco-innovation and climate governance on business climate change commitment is examined in this research. The pressure on manufacturing companies to become more ecologically conscious or "greener" is growing. This study investigates the function of comprehensive quality management and its impact on corporate sustainability, drawing on the resource-based view and sustainable development theory. This research also concentrated on the function of green innovation as a mediator. The intensity of eco-innovation, determined by dividing environmental expenses over revenues, is a score derived from the Eikon database indicating a company's ability to cut environmental costs. We also discover a positive correlation between climate change commitment and governance. We contend that businesses can mitigate climate change risks and possibilities by incorporating climate change problems into governance. According to our empirical research, managers and politicians should encourage the deployment of eco-innovative technology and include climate change issues in governance to increase business commitment to climate change.
Residential Encounters with Historical Narratives: Traumatic Rememberances in Salt and Saffron
Authors: Habib Rumyia , Jahan Jahanzeb , Baqar Ali , Mujahid Kiran
Published: March 2024

Kamila Shamsie’s literary contribution as her 2nd renowned work of an art emerges as a historical narrative which emphasizes in shaping our understanding of the traumatic past and its impact on the present.  It provides a framework for interpreting partition events, constructing collective memory, and shaping national identity as well. It explores the role of female agency in memorizing and passing down these reminiscences to the next generation by storytelling and portrays them as inheritors of the legacy pigeonholed by courage, bravery, and audacity to keep these traumatic memories The present study aims to scrutinize identity, trauma, and memory as the three main themes, with the goal of understanding and illuminating the complex interactions between them. The novel deals with these three themes from a whole different perspective as Aliya shows some aspects of her identity as a postcolonial comeback and her dadi who experiences the partition by herself which becomes a traumatic episode of her life and eventually the memory that is quite prominent in the novel by every character. Maurice Halbwachs’ philosophy of collective memory stands out as a crucial element that has a significant influence on how historical and sociological processes happen. He argues that the memory of individual develops while having a deeper interaction with the community and shapes according to the larger events beyond the capacity of that particular individual. Furthermore, it bridges the gap between imaginary presents and historical realities, as they conjure up alternative interpretations of the past while being grounded in the factual framework of historical events.
El desafío de la gestión de la resiliencia de las ciudades intermedias latinoamericanas frente a la emergencia climática
Authors: Rivas Gómez Elfide Mariela , Aparicio Moreno Carlos Estuardo
Published: March 2024

Los efectos dramáticos que ocurren en las ciudades debido a la emergencia climática (EC) se relacionan con el aumento de fenómenos atmosféricos e hidrometeorológicos, producto del estilo de vida urbano depredador, y con cuan vulnerable es el medio construido, así como quienes lo habitan. Ante este escenario han sido planteados distintas agendas, entre otras: los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) 2030, el marco de acción Sendai, el Protocolo de Kioto y la Nueva Agenda Urbana (NAU). Este trabajo busca resaltar las coincidencias de la gestión para la reducción de riesgo de desastres (RRD) con la agenda de adaptación al cambio climático (ACC) en las ciudades intermedias de América Latina, partiendo de la compresión del fenómeno de la EC y teniendo como ejes transversales las estrategias del desarrollo sustentable (DS) y la construcción de resiliencia. El caso de estudio se ubica en la ciudad Victoria de Durango, capital del estado del mismo nombre, en México. Bajo un enfoque de investigación mixto se realiza el abordaje de campo y procesamiento de datos. Los resultados revelan que Victoria de Durango, como la mayoría de las ciudades intermedias de América Latina, muestra potencialidades para aprovechar sus invaluables recursos naturales y de capital humano, pero también se revelan amenazas y debilidades que restringen su desarrollo.
El tránsito del trabajo prescrito al trabajo real. Las mediaciones docentes al enseñar español
Authors: Rodríguez Hernández Blanca Araceli , Laiton Pérez Yeison Alberto
Published: March 2024

La práctica docente suscita interés entre los investigadores que estudian factores asociados al desarrollo de los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Algunos enfoques teóricos analizan las interacciones áulicas, otros identifican representaciones y discursos del docente sobre su quehacer y, desde la didáctica de las lenguas, se proponen herramientas para analizar tanto lo planeado como lo efectivamente realizado en clase. Este capítulo analiza el traslado del trabajo prescrito al trabajo real en dos clases de español en tercer ciclo de primaria a partir del estudio de las consignas de enseñanza propuesto por el interaccionismo sociodiscursivo. Los resultados permiten identificar que, a partir de una misma planeación de clase, los profesores toman decisiones distintas, que no contravienen el objetivo de enseñanza. En el trayecto del trabajo prescrito al realizado está el espacio de mediación docente, en donde el profesor amplía y reformula las consignas con la intención de lograr la enseñanza.
Autocovariances and Autocorrelation Properties of Diagonal Vector Autoregressive and Multivariate Autoregressive Distributed Lag Models
Authors: E. D. Udoh , A. E. Usoro
Published: March 2024

The primary aim of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the performance of parsimonious models, specifically the Diagonal Vector Autoregressive (VAR) and Multivariate Autoregressive Distributed Lag (MARDL) Models, using their respective Autocovariance and Autocorrelation properties. This comparison was driven by the imposition of restrictions on parameters within the coefficient matrices, specifically limiting them to diagonal elements. To assess the efficacy of these novel multivariate lag models, we utilised data derived from key macroeconomic variables, including Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Crude Oil Petroleum (C/PET), Agriculture (AGRIC), and Telecommunication (TELECOM). The data was subjected to first-order differencing of the logarithm of the series to ensure stationarity. Subsequently, the models were estimated, and autocovariances and autocorrelations of the processes were derived for the analysis. The empirical findings revealed notable patterns, particularly the direct converse autocorrelation observed in both VAR and MARDL models. The negative autocorrelation identified in the macroeconomic variables suggests that periods of economic expansion were succeeded by contractions and vice versa. This implies a complementary relationship between the two models in effectively capturing the dynamics of multivariate lag variables. In conclusion, our study underscores the significance of considering the Diagonal Vector Autoregressive and Multivariate Autoregressive Distributed Lag Models with restricted parameters in the diagonal elements when modelling multivariate lag variables. These findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of the interplay between economic variables and provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in the field.
Attitude and Perception as Associated Risk Factors of Sexual Harassment of Secondary School Girls in Abak Lga, Akwa Ibom State
Authors: M. A. Wisdom , A. E. Edidiong , E. E. Anne , J. O. Inimfon
Published: March 2024

Sexual harassment occurs when people are targets of unwanted sexual comments, sexual gestures, or sexual actions and, for many years, this has been a major challenge among secondary school girls. School girls have been plagued by sexual harassment occurring in school; a place which was meant to be a safe environment where girls acquire knowledge needed for future development has become an unsafe environment where girls are sexually harassed. This study therefore examined how the perception and attitude of secondary school girls predict the possibility of their sexual harassment. To achieve the purpose of this study, 384 questionnaires were administered to secondary school girls through a 3 stage multi sampling. The data were analyzed using simple percentage and chi-square P≤0.05. The study found that students have poor perception and negative attitudes toward sexual harassment and these are risk factors of sexual harassment. The study recommends that students develop and maintain a positive perception and attitude so as to help them to avoid being sexually harassed. Students should report any case of sexual harassment in school and such complaints should be made to people in authority not just to friends and fellow students.
Perdagangan Kopi Indonesia-Malaysia: Kajian Pengaruh Kebijakan Tarif dan Non-Tarif dalam Meningkatkan Ekspor
Authors: Arifin Jauhary , Darmawan M. Muhlis
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak kebijakan tarif dan non-tarif Malaysia terhadap ekspor komoditas kopi Indonesia tahun 2000-2022, dengan batasan komoditas kopi Indonesia dengan kode HS 0901. Data sekunder yang digunakan berasal dari United Nations (UN), Basan Pusat Statistik (BPS), World Trade Organization (WTO), World Bank, dan Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda dengan menggunakan metode OLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan tarif dan non-tarif Malaysia secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap ekspor kopi Indonesia ke Malaysia. Secara parsial, kebijakan tarif dan non-tarif (Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) dan Technical Barrier to Trade (TBT)), PDB per kapita Malaysia, populasi penduduk Malaysia, dan kurs (MYR-USD) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap ekspor kopi Indonesia ke Malaysia. Sedangkan, tarif impor dan harga kopi dunia tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap ekspor kopi Indonesia ke Malaysia.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ISOLATES IN PUS AND NASAL SWABS AMONG LAHORE PATIENTS
Authors: Butt Hamama Islam , Shahzadi Hafiza Nida , Hussain Yusra , Azeem Hafiz Muhammad , Nadeem Shahzad , Rehman Kashif-ur , Bakhsh Ahmad , Bashir Shahzad , Deeba Farah
Published: March 2024

Staphylococcus aureus predominately found in nasal and pus samples is one of the major causes of skin infections and invasive diseases like endocarditis, pneumonia, and osteomyelitis. The current study was performed over the 3 month period, from April 2022 to June 2022. A total of 368 participants’ nasal and pus swab specimens were included in this study and were collected from the different hospitals in Lahore. The objective of the study was to discern the relative prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus isolates in Pus and Nasal Swabs among Patients in Lahore. All the collected samples were cultured in sterile conditions on Blood agar, Chocolate agar, MacConkey agar, and Mannitol salt agar according to the standard laboratory guidelines. S. aureus culture plates were identified based on the colonial morphology after 48hrs. Furthermore, isolated bacteria were characterized based on Gram stain, and differential biochemical analyses like the Coagulase test, Oxidase test, Catalase test, Triple sugar iron, Urease test, Indole test, Motility agar test that was performed to reconfirm S. aureus presence in the given pus and nasal specimens. The modified Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method was employed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing and Zone sizes were interpreted according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute guidelines (2020). From a total of 368 bacterial samples, 283 were pus swabs and 85 were nasal swabs, whereas the most frequently isolated organism was gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus which accounts for 90% (330) of the total samples. Our results showed a 90 % MRSA prevalence rate in Lahore and in our study oxacillin represents high resistance against MRSA in nasal samples, whereas, clindamycin represents high resistance in pus samples respectively. The reason for this increased prevalence of MRSA is due to the irrational use of antibiotics without prior cultural reports, the absence of antimicrobial situation programs in hospitals, and the failure to look at the infection management practices which may be some of the highlighted reasons for this drawback in the hospital and clinical setup.
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY FOR SPONTANEOUS BACTERIAL PERITONITIS IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT HEPATITIS C
Authors: Bilal Ahmad  , Muhammad Saqib Ishaq  , Qurban Ali  , Muhammad Atif Khan  , Muhammad Ishfaq Khan
Published: March 2024

In individuals with cirrhosis, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common and often fatal bacterial infection with ascites. The Pathological accumulation and collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as ascites. Ascites can be a challenging diagnosis. Individuals with or without underlying hepatitis C may have varying SBP. Antimicrobials are used to treat SBP, however because MDR organisms are present, initial empirical treatment may not be effective. The aim of the present study was to investigate the causative agents of ascites in SBP and to check antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial isolates. In recent study twenty-five SBP patients were prospectively studied. The ascitic fluid was inoculated in to conventional bacterial broth, agar culture and blood culture media. Among all tested bacterial species E. coli was the most isolated bacteria present in 23 samples out of 25. The presence of E.coli was 92% followed by Shigella spp (72%), Salmonella spp (68%), Enterobacter spp (60%), K. aerogenes (52%), S. aureus (32%), S. epidermidis (30%), A. israelii (28%), P. aeruginosa (24%), C. freundii (20%) and S. marcescens (08%). A total of six antibiotics were used to check antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates through disc diffusion method. The used antibiotics were Meropenem, Moxifloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Ceftriaxone, Cefixime and vancomycin. Our results showed that most of isolated bacterial species were MDR (Multi drug resistant) except E.coli and A.israelii that were sensitive to used antibiotics. Meropenem was the most effective antibiotic against all tested bacterial species. Meropenem showed maximum zone of inhibition against S.auresus (34mm), followed by A. israelii (33mm), P.aeruginosa (32mm), C.freundii (31mm), S.marcescens (28mm), S.epidermidis (27mm), E.coli (26mm), Salmonella spp (23mm), K.aerogenes (21mm), Enterobacter spp (21mm) and Shigella spp (15mm). It is concluded that gram-positive and gram-negative multi-drug resistant bacteria were the most common cause of SBP in patients with and without hepatitis C and meropenem was the most effective antibiotic against all tested isolate
The Role of Pharmacists in Providing Pharmaceutical Services in Selected Government Hospitals in Kabul
Authors: Ozair Sekandari Mohammad , Ghasem Begloo Amin , Alimohammadzadeh Khalil
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study aims to investigate the role of pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical services within selected government hospitals in Kabul, utilizing the SERVQUAL model. Methods: A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a sample population of 338 patients who were hospitalized in the selected hospitals. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics and perceptions of pharmaceutical services. The data were analyzed using the linear regression test to examine the relationships between the role of pharmacists and the combined indices. Results: he results indicated a significant positive relationship between the role of pharmacists and the combined indices of tangible factors, reliability and credibility, responsiveness, reassurance, and empathy (R = 0.642, R-squared = 0.412, Adjusted R-squared = 0.403, p < 0.001). Tangible factors, reliability and credibility, and empathy demonstrated the most substantial influence on the pharmacists' role. Conclusion: The results demonstrate that patients in selected hospitals within Kabul are content with the quality of services provided. Based on the SERVQUAL model, patient satisfaction with service quality is achieved across five dimensions: tangible factors, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. Notably, the reliability variable garners the highest satisfaction level, while the empathy variable receives the lowest. These findings emphasize the need for targeted efforts to enhance empathy, communication, and the overall quality of pharmaceutical services delivered by pharmacists in selected hospitals within Kabul.
Bougenville Flower (Bougainvillae spectabilis Willd) Extract (In Vitro) Activity Test as Sunscreen
Authors: Yuliani Ni Nyoman , Siswandono Siswandono , Erawati Tristiana , Sambara Jefrin , Korassa Yulius , Poddar Sandeep
Published: March 2024

A research has been conducted on the Sunscreen Activity Test of Bougainvillae spectabilis Willd (Bougainvillae spectabilis Willd) Flower Ethanol Extract. Bougainvillae spectabilis Willd is a shrubby and thorny plant. The flowers are collected into three, belonging to the Nytaginaceae family, which is efficacious as a sunscreen because they contain active compounds such as flavonoids and phenolics, which are polyphenolic compounds. The researchers wanted to know whether or not Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd's ethanolic extract had any anti-inflammatory or sun protection properties, so they measured things like the SPF value, the amount of erythema transmitted (Te%), and the amount of pigmentation transmitted (Tp%). Bougainvillae spectabilis Willd was extracted by maceration for 3 days and remaceration for 2 days using ethanol as the solvent, and the yield percentage was 12.70%. Furthermore, phytochemical screening and an in vitro Sunscreen Activity Test were carried out using the UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The results showed that the ethanolic extract of Bougainvillae spectabilis Willd contained flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, and phenolics. Based on the sunscreen activity test, the ethanol extract made in 4 concentrations showed maximum sunscreen activity at SPF values with concentrations of 600 ppm (20,715), 800 ppm (64,367).
Corporate Investment and Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) Index Evidence from India
Authors: Hedau Dr Amit
Published: March 2024

The author examined the relationship between the capital expenditure to total assets (CETA) ratio and the economic policy uncertainty (EPU) index, as well as a few firm-specific financial and two macroeconomic variables in the Indian context. Logistic Regression and quantile regression are used to evaluate secondary data from 50 listed companies on India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) from 2014 to 2023 (January to December). The author found that as uncertainty increases, the sample companies' investment in assets decreases and vice versa. The study's originality is the use of EPU index data in an Indian context, which has rarely been done in previous studies. The findings have consequences for the promoter in understanding the impact of uncertainty in investment decisions, as well as for the government in reducing uncertainty in order to create a more stable economic environment.
Peranan “Bible People” Dalam Pembentukan Karakter Remaja Kristen Milenial
Authors: Gea Ondrasi
Published: March 2024

The lifestyle of millennial teenagers today, both among Christians and teenagers, are generally influenced by the rapidly changing globalization movement, one of which is digital technology. So teenagers are increasingly addicted to the internet, absorb something new through certain sites and concentrate attention on their own will. This situation also affects the youth's interest in worship and church activities to be inconsistent, because they focus more on things that are considered more enjoyable. In addition to a dynamic lifestyle, adolescents in dealing with their problems often experience protracted confusion or stress. Some cases of suicide also occur due to problems that can be solved. Besides being unstable, these things are caused by bad associations and various forms of juvenile delinquency. For the church, the life of millennial youth is a formidable challenge as well as a great opportunity because they are the church of the future. To build the character of millennial youth in facing challenges in this dynamic era, the term bible people can be a solution for strengthening self-identity. Faith growth is very necessary for forming a healthy character by getting used to reading the Bible. Because a person who is built based on God's Word does not only gain knowledge and verbal advice but has a root of faith as a guide to the mindset, attitudes, actions, and decisions taken.AbstrakPola hidup remaja milenial saat ini baik di kalangan kristen maupun remaja pada umumnya dipengaruhi oleh gerak globalisasi yang cepat berubah, salah satunya ialah teknologi digital. Sehingga kaum remaja semakin kecanduan terhadap internet, menyerap sesuatu yang baru melalui situs tertentu serta perhatian terkonsentrasi pada kemauan diri sendiri. Keadaan ini juga mempengaruhi daya minat remaja terhadap ibadah dan kegiatan gereja menjadi tidak konsisten, sebab mereka lebih memusatkan diri kepada hal yang dianggap lebih menyenangkan. Selain gaya hidup yang dinamis, remaja dalam menghadapi masalahnya sering mengalami kegalauan atau stress yang berlarut-larut. Beberapa kasus bunuh diri juga terjadi akibat persoalan yang sebenarnya dapat diatasi. Selain masih labil, hal-hal tersebut disebabkan oleh pergaulan buruk dan berbagai bentuk kenakalan remaja. Bagi gereja, kehidupan remaja milenial merupakan tantangan berat sekaligus peluang besar karena mereka adalah gereja masa depan. Untuk membangun karakter remaja milenial dalam menghadapi tantangan di zaman yang dinamis ini, maka istilah bible people dapat menjadi solusi bagi penguatan identitas diri. Pertumbuhan iman sangat diperlukan dalam membentuk watak yang sehat dengan membiasakan diri membaca Alkitab. Sebab pribadi yang dibangun atas dasar Firman Tuhan tidak hanya memperoleh pengetahuan dan nasehat verbal tetapi memiliki akar keimanan sebagai panduan terhadap pola pikir, sikap, tindakan serta keputusan yang diambil.