bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AS EMOÇÕES COMO POTENCIALIZADORAS DO PROCESSO EDUCACIONAL
Authors: Souza Edimarcos , Vargas Thamyres , Coelho Matheus
Published: August 2024

This scientific article had as its main purpose to promote the socio-emotional development of students with low academic performance in elementary school in a peripheral public school in Itaperuna-RJ. Through the application of action research, workshops were conducted with the aim of promoting the students' collective selfreflection, encouraging them to explore their experiences as a means of developing emotional skills and valuing their individual social experiences. In this context, the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Rogers and Wallon reinforced the relevance of affection and emotions in the learning process, demonstrating their influence on the integral formation of students. The aim of this study was to create an environment conducive to socio-emotional development in the school context, in order to generate a positive impact on the academic performance of students with difficulties. The objective was to enable them to face academic and social challenges with and resilience. It is believed that, by promoting socio-emotional development, the school may have significantly contributed to the formation of individuals who are better prepared to deal with the demands of the contemporary world, becoming more autonomous, aware and collaborative citizens.
SEGURANÇA ANESTÉSICA EM CENTROS CIRÚRGICOS BRASILEIROS: ANÁLISE DE TIPOS, BENEFÍCIOS E ESTRATÉGIAS DE MANEJO EM PACIENTES VULNERÁVEIS
Authors: Bif Suzana , Sales Carlos Roberto , Bif Rafael , Barroso Paulo Henrique , Almeida Regina , Rangel Elizete , Perini Giovanna , Pichek Gabriel Vinícius , Lopes Greyce Kelly , Borges Celio Roberto
Published: August 2024

Este artigo revisa a segurança na administração de anestesia em centros cirúrgicos brasileiros, destacando os tipos de anestesia mais utilizados, seus riscos e benefícios, bem como a responsabilidade dos anestesiologistas na gestão de pacientes delicados, como idosos, gestantes e portadores de doenças crônicas. A revisão demonstra que, enquanto a anestesia geral, regional e local apresentam diferentes perfis de segurança, a administração cuidadosa e personalizada é essencial para minimizar complicações e otimizar os resultados cirúrgicos. A segurança anestésica depende não apenas da escolha do tipo de anestesia, mas também da adequação das doses e do manejo especializado em populações vulneráveis.
Pengembangan Media “Kartu ADA BAKAD” Dalam Meningkatkan Adaptasi Budaya Akademik Pada Mahasiswa Baru
Authors: Cholil  , Nuha Moch Syihabudin
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini tergolong penelitian kualitatif studi kasus yang bertujuan untuk Penelitian ini merupakan model pengembangan media kartu dalam meningkatkan adaptasi budaya akademik pada mahasiswa baru tahun pelajaran 2022/2023. Penelitian ini bertujuan agar mahasiswa baru memahami budaya budaya kampus dan mampu beradaptasi dengan lingkungan barunya yaitu di lingkungan perguruan tinggi. Penelitian ini tergolong Riset dan Pengembangan yang dilakukan dalam delapan tahapan utama, yaitu:(1) Menganalisis potensi masalah yang ditemukan di lapangan; (2) Mengumpulkan informasi yang mendukung proses dan pemecahan masalah dengan menggunakan angket, observasi dan wawancara; (3) Perancangan awal produk, dalam hal ini adalah media kartu ADA BAKAD dengan jenis kartu kuartet; (4) Validasi desain produk oleh tim uji ahli yaitu dosen Prodi Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya dengan rata-rata perhitungan akhir 58 dan 64 Nilai termasuk dalam kategori rendah dan sedang; (5) Desain perbaikan yang telah diberikan oleh tim uji ahli agar produk berkualitas dan dipahami; (6) Uji coba produk pada subyek lapangan dan meningkat 84 dan 78. Dari pemberian intervensi berupa penggunaan ADA BAKAD dan angket pretest dan posttest, terjadi perubahan nilai akhir yang meningkat.
Kontribusi Hadits dalam Membentuk Karakter Pemuda Islam
Authors: Aminullah Najamudin
Published: August 2024

Secara umum hadis mempunyai peranan penting dalam memberikan kontribusi basar kepada pemuda Islam, pemda Islam adalah pemuda yang beragama Islam, berkeyakinan kepada Tuhan Yang Esa, Allah AWT, Pemuda Islam adalah pemuda yang memiliki tanggung jawab terhadap Tuhannya secara vertical, dan tanggung jawab kepada sesama manusianya secara horizontal, sehingga pemuda Islam adalah pemuda yang mempunyai komitemnt tinggi untuk totap loyalistis kepada perintah Tuhannya dan tanggung jawab kemanusiaannya, oleh karenanya sudah seharusnya setiap pemuda Islam bermisi, bervisi dan bergerak sesuai dengan al-Qur’an dan hadis. Pemuda Islam adalah pemuda yang percaya bahwa hadis sebagai sumber hukum Islam yang kedua setalah al-Qur’an, artinya bahwa pemuda Islam percaya hadis mempunyai kedudukan yang hampir sama dengan al-Qu’an, untuk dipedomani dan memiliki nilai tekan dalam menentukan ruang lingkup dan batas gerak kehidupan pemuda yang tidak bisa dibantah dan tidak boleh dilanggar. Sehingga dalam gerik-geriknya, pemdua Islam adalah pemuda yang mempunyai komitment agama, komitment ketuhanan dan kemanusiaan, yang tidak bergerak semaunya, meninggalkan hak-hak orang lain untuk aman dan sejahtera.
Analysis of Students’ Misconceptions on Acid-Base Topic Using the Two-Tier Diagnostic Test
Authors: Rakhmalinda Fika , Arifiani Risna , Puspawati Woro , Simamora Aprianta Magdalena
Published: August 2024

This case study aims to explore the misconceptions surrounding acid-base concepts. It utilizes a qualitative descriptive research design to examine students’ comprehension of the acid-base concept. The sample includes 231 students from grades XI and XII in the science stream who have studied acid-base, selected randomly from SMAN 54 Jakarta and SMAN 14 Bekasi schools. The methodology involves the use of a two-tier diagnostic test tool, interviews, and reflective journals. The research tool consists of a two-tier diagnostic test with 10 hierarchical questions - multiple-choice at the first level and reasons for the first-level answers at the second level, totaling 20 questions adapted from a previous study (Ibrahim, 2016) to ensure validity and reliability. The diagnostic test tool was administered to students through Google Forms. The study findings from 231 participants showed that 44% of students grasped the acid-base concept, 19% had a partial understanding, 17% held misconceptions, 20% did not understand, and 19% did not provide a response. The research results were corroborated by interviews and reflective journals with students who took part in the two-tier diagnostic test. The identification of misconceptions in acid-base material highlights the necessity to enhance teaching approaches, stressing the significance of teachers recognizing the individual learning styles of their students.
The Influence of Green Chemistry Activities on Students’ Environmental Care Attitudes
Authors: Anggraeni Denisa Ajeng Retno , Moersilah Moersilah
Published: August 2024

This study aims to investigate the effect of green chemistry activities on students’ environmental care attitudes. A quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest control group design was used in this study. The participants were 44 eleventh-grade students at a public school in West Java, Indonesia. Two intact classes were randomly assigned to the control group (n=19) and the experimental group (n=25). Control group students carried out traditional experiments, while experimental group students carried out green chemistry experiments. The data obtained were analyzed using independent samples t-test and paired samples t-test. The results of the independent samples t-test (ɑ=5%) show that the p values obtained for the pretest and posttest scores are 0.189 and 0.037, respectively. In addition, the results of the paired samples t-test indicated that the p-values for the control and experimental groups were 0.349 and 0.000, respectively. This shows that there is a significant difference in the environmental care attitude score between the two groups in favor of the experimental group. The experimental group also showed a greater increase in scores than the control class after treatment. It can be concluded that green chemistry experiments and activities are effective in promoting the environmental care attitudes of eleventh-grade students on the topic of acids and bases. It is suggested to teachers use the green chemistry curriculum on other topics to improve student learning.
Analysis of Difficulty in Cognitive Learning Outcomes of Grade X Students on Newton’s Law at Senior High School 3 Wera
Authors: Almumtahanah Almumtahanah , Sabaryati Johri
Published: August 2024

The difficulties students face in solving the problem can be an indicator of the extent to which they have mastered the material. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the causes of these difficulties and find solutions to address them. This study aims to determine the level of difficulty in the cognitive learning outcomes of 10th-grade students on Newton’s laws at SMAN 3 Wera and to identify the factors causing these difficulties. This research is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, involving a sample of 30 students from class X1 at Senior High School (SMAN) 3 Wera. The data collection methods used include tests, interviews, and documentation, with data analysis involving data reduction and verification or conclusion drawing. Based on the research results and discussion, it can be concluded that: (1) The highest level of difficulty in the cognitive learning outcomes of 10th-grade students is found in the C6 cognitive domain (Evaluation), with only 20% of students able to answer C6 questions. Conversely, the least difficulty is found in the C1 cognitive domain (Understanding), with a success rate of 64.07% and 35.93% of students unable to answer the questions. In the C2 cognitive domain (Understanding), the success rate is 60.83%, in the C3 domain (Application) it is 63.3%, with 36.7% of students unable to answer the questions. The moderate difficulty levels are found in the C4 domain (Analysis) with a success rate of 51.7%, in the C5 domain (Synthesis) with a success rate of 53.3%, and in the C6 domain (Evaluation) with a success rate of 46.6%. (2) The factors causing the difficulties in the cognitive learning outcomes of 10th-grade students in solving problems on Newton’s laws at SMAN 3 Wera are (a) difficulty in understanding the problems in the questions and (b) lack of carefulness and haste.
Research Trends on Flipped Classroom: A Bibliometric Analysis (2012–2023)
Authors: Yulita Maria Goreti Patmi
Published: August 2024

Technology is developing very fast especially during the pandemic of COVID-19. The objectives of this paper are to analyze the current dynamics of the flipped classroom studies and offer a direction for further research on the topic. The Scopus database yielded a total of 3206 papers that were published in journals until September 2023. Search volume for “flipped classroom” rose over time and peaked in 2022, according to the data. The field was founded in 2012, as evidenced by the publication of the first paper. The most cited article was written by O’Flaherty J. and Phillips C. The most prolific writer is Hew, KF. In a flipped classroom, the most common topics are engineering, computer science, and social sciences. BMC Medical Education, Education Sciences, Education And Information Technologies are the most productive sources. Harvard Medical School, The University of Hong Kong, The Education University of Hong Kong are the most active institutions. United States, China and Spain are the most relevant countries. Trending keywords include “flipped classroom,” “human,” “humans,” “teaching,” and “education.” An extensive summary of the field’s research output and potential future prospects is given in this review.
Identifying Students’ Misconceptions about Chemical Bonding Using a Four-Tier Diagnostic Test
Authors: Agung Darius , Muhab Sukro , Irwanto Irwanto
Published: August 2024

Chemical bonding is an abstract topic that students rarely encounter in their daily lives. Because of the many misconceptions that can arise regarding chemical bonds, it is not surprising that chemical bonds are a topic that has been widely researched. Thus, this study aims to explore students’ understanding of chemical bonding. This research is quantitative research using a survey design. The participants were 101 tenth-grade students at a public high school in Indonesia. In this study, the sample was determined using convenience sampling techniques. To collect the required data, the Four-Tier Diagnostic Test for Chemical Bonding (FTDT-CB) was administered. The results indicated that students’ understanding of chemical bonding concepts was relatively low with an average score of 18 (out of 100). In addition, 23 misconceptions were identified, of which 20 were genuine misconceptions while the other 3 were spurious misconceptions. It is recommended for future studies to conduct quasi-experimental research to prevent misconceptions that emerged in the current research and also to reveal misconceptions on chemical bonding that may be experienced by pre-service chemistry teachers by using a four-tier diagnostic test.
ĐIỂM MỚI TRONG QUY ĐỊNH VỀ NGUYÊN TẮC XỬ LÝ KỶ LUẬT VIÊN CHỨC VÀ NHỮNG VẤN ĐỀ PHÁP LÝ CẦN TIẾP TỤC HOÀN THIỆN
Authors: Nguyễn Nhật Khanh
Published: August 2024

Disciplining is considered an effective solution to fight and prevent disciplinary violations by public employees to maintain order and discipline in public service units. Over the years, many legal documents have been enacted to create the legal basis for disciplining public employees. This article analyzes new points in the legal regulations on principles of discipline against public employees. The article also specifies some legal inadequacies in the principles of discipline against public employees and proposes specific recommendations to improve legal regulations.
XÁC ĐỊNH CĂN CỨ LY HÔN THEO KHOẢN 1 ĐIỀU 56 CỦA LUẬT HÔN NHÂN VÀ GIA ĐÌNH NĂM 2014
Authors: Nguyễn Phương Ân
Published: August 2024

The current 2014 Law on Marriage and Family stipulates that the grounds for divorce depend on specific divorce cases. Such law has recognized the two cases of divorce: divorce by mutual consent and divorce at the request of one spouse. In this article, the authors will analyze and identify details that are serving as the basis for divorce settlement according to paragraph 1 Article 56 of the 2014 Law on Marriage and Family. In addition, the author points out problems in practical application and offers some recommendations to improve the law on that issue.
Nemt, bekvemt og meningsløst - om Albert Borgmanns kritiske teknologifilosofi
Authors: Jesper Aagaard
Published: August 2024

Mange af os er tiltagende skeptiske over for samfundets vedvarende digitalisering: Er denne udvikling kun til det bedre, eller rummer den også vigtige skyggesider, som vi bør adressere? Men hvordan skal vi artikulere disse bekymringer på en hjælpsom og nuanceret måde? Formålet med denne artikel er at introducere Albert Borgmanns kritiske teknologifilosofi. Ifølge Borgmann får tilværelsen mening gennem hverdagens “fokale praksisser” såsom tilberedningen af et måltid eller optænding i brændeovnen. Til gengæld kræver sådanne fokale praksisser evner, dedikation og anstrengelse. Teknologiske devices som mikrobølgeovne og radiatorer er dog designet til at overflødiggøre enhver anstrengelse og truer derfor med at undergrave vores fokale praksisser. Artiklen gennemgår følgerne – og kritikkerne – af Borgmanns tænkning, og det diskuteres slutteligt, hvordan vi kan konvertere hans filosofiske pointer til en psykologisk teknologikritik med fokus på digitale teknologier.
"Fordi det er den nye virkelighed" - vildreden om ChatGPT læst teknologikritisk
Authors: Nis Langer Primdahl
Published: August 2024

I artiklen undersøges den vildrede, der bredte sig blandt danske universiteter, da ChatGPT blev tilgængelig kort for vintereksamen 2022/23. Universiteterne så sig på meget kort tid nødsaget til at formulere nye retningslinjer for afholdelse af eksaminer – med vidt forskellige resultater. Her valgte en række institutioner at forbyde brug af chatbotten med det argument, at det producerede arbejde ikke kunne siges at være den studerendes eget. Der var dog andre tilfælde, hvor institutioner tillod Chat- GPT som lovligt hjælpemiddel. Ud fra to teoretiske perspektiver, der deler et fokus på relationen mellem mennesket og digitale teknologier, diskuteres universiteternes begrundelser ud fra en tese om, at teknologier som ChatGPT ikke udelukkende kan betragtes som skadelige eller gavnlige, men må anskues ud fra deres ambivalens inden for det pædagogisk-psykologiske felt.
Giver den digitale teknologi mulighed for, at vi udvikler sundhedsvæsenet i retning af en mere personlig og patientcentreret pleje og behandling?
Authors: Helle Spindler
Published: August 2024

I denne artikel anvendes de aktuelle anbefalinger fra Robusthedskommissionen til at undersøge, hvilke former for digitalisering der kan bidrage til at skabe et mere digitaliseret sundhedsvæsen med patient-centrerede løsninger. Et udvalg af nyere digitale sundhedsløsninger gennemgås i forhold til deresgrad af patient-centrering og innovative potentiale for at vurdere deres relevans for patienten som bruger. Via denne gennemgang identificeres tre centrale områder for digitalisering: kommunikation og informationsdeling, understøttelse af patientuddannelse og egenomsorg samt digitaliseret interaktion og intervention. Det diskuteres, hvilke fordele og ulemper digitalisering af sundhedsvæsenet kan medføre, både for brugerens tilgængelighed og samarbejde med sundhedsvæsenet, men også for accepten af digitaliseringen, herunder præferencer for dens udformning. Det konkluderes, at brugerperspektivet er centralt for de innovative udviklingsprocesser, hvis et digitaliseret sundhedsvæsen skal kunne tilbyde relevante personligt tilpassede sundhedsydelser til den enkelte patient.
"Offentligheden er vendt tilbage"
Authors: Nielsen Vibe
Published: August 2024

Denne artikel viser, hvordan udstillingen af kunst på nationalgalleriet i Sydafrika blev diskuteret og redefineret på baggrund af krav om ligeværdig adgang: ikke alene til at besøge museer og kunstgallerier, men også til at blive respektfuldt repræsenteret på galleriernes vægge og inddraget i beslutningerne om, hvad der skal udstilles. Artiklen analyserer den kritik, som de tre hvide kuratorer bag udstillingen Our Lady (2016) blev mødt med fra en gruppe sydafrikanske samtidskunstnere og medlemmer af the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce. Kritikken anfægtede kuratorernes legitimitet til at repræsentere Sydafrikas mangfoldighed af stemmer, protesterede imod behandlingen af ofre for kønsspecifik vold og kritiserede nationalgalleriets fortsatte ekskludering af subordinerede dele af befolkningen. Baseret på antropologisk feltarbejde foretaget på og omkring museet i perioden 2016-18 præsenterer artiklen de forskellige holdninger, der kom til udtryk i den offentlige debat, der omgav udstillingen, og viser, at museumsrummet fortsat styrker „følelsen af at høre til for nogle og følelsen af eksklusion for andre“ (Bourdieu et al. 1991:112): Kunstgalleriet er stadig et sted, hvor hvide, veluddannede stemmer lettest kommer til orde. Men protesterne mod nationalgalleriet i Cape Town var ikke desto mindre med til at udfordre og skabe debat i en grad, der fik institutionen til at gentænke sine formidlingspraksisser og inkorporere en mere mangfoldig skare af stemmer.
Ytringer blandt eksilerede systemkritikere
Authors: Franklin Svensson Christian
Published: August 2024

Ytringer blandt eksilerede systemkritikere
Doktorens bord: Fra policy til praksis
Authors: Bræmer Warburg Anna
Published: August 2024

Doktorens bord: Fra policy til praksis
FRACTALITY OF CROATIAN AND SERBIAN STOCK MARKETS
Authors: Bošnjak Mile , Cvitko Cicvarić Branimir , Čemerin Matija
Published: August 2024

Empirical literature explaining stock markets behaviour develops in a several directions. One strand of literature supports efficient market hypothesis while other strand of literature suggests fractal market hypothesis. Existing literature presents mixed findings on long memory property and hypothesis of stock market fractality. This paper aims to contribute to the debate and examine multifractality and long memory property of returns in Croatian and Serbian capital markets while considering the role of trading columns. Using multifractal Detrended Fluctuation Analysis and daily returns from the beginning of 2010 up to the end of 2021 for CROBEX and BELEX15 empirical finding suggested multifractality and long memory or persistence in CROBEX and BELEX15 returns. Dynamics in trading volumes exhibited multifractality but no long memory property in case of CROBEX as well as in case of BELEX15. Price-volume cross-correlation in case of CROBEX as well as in case of BELEX15 can be described as mean reverting process with no long memory property.
WAGE STABILITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA IN THE LIGHT OF LONG-TERM MACROECONOMIC STABILITY
Authors: Kljajić Živana , Dakić Pavle
Published: August 2024

The paper analyzes the dynamics of net wages in Republika Srpska to assess the extent to which a certain element of macroeconomic policy can serve as a powerful tool for the financial stabilization of the domestic economy on a long-term basis. For this purpose, data on the number of employees and monthly salaries in RS from 2012 to 2022 were analyzed, specifically the correlation between the number of employees by group and the amount of their net salary. The results show continuous growth in total employment and monthly wages, indicating a positive macroeconomic trend. Pearson’s correlation coefficient of -0.989 and regression analysis confirm a strong negative correlation between the number of employees in RS earning up to 599 BAM and those earning over 2,500 BAM, indicating a shift in the labor force towards higher wages. However, in the long run, faster wage growth than employment and inflation can create pressure on costs and thus destabilize finances. Challenges such as sustainable financial management and staff sustainability remain significant factors that must be addressed. The research ends with recommendations for adapting existing policies to ensure the long-term stability and growth of the Republika Srpska economy. The need for further research is emphasized to deepen the understanding of the effect of government measures in the area of wages and their alignment with global economic trends on the financial stability of the country. It would be interesting to investigate the movement of salaries by the group from the aspect of their sustainability in inflation conditions and in light of potential migrations to countries for a better standard. Additionally, exploring the impact of external economic shocks and regional disparities on wage dynamics would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape in Republika Srpska. Future studies could also consider the role of technological advancements and their influence on wage structures and employment patterns, offering valuable insights for policymakers. Moreover, examining the impact of educational and skill development initiatives on wage growth and employment opportunities could help identify strategies to enhance economic resilience.
TRANSFORMATIONAL AI (TRAI): REVOLUTIONIZING THE MODERN BUSINESS WORLD
Authors: Razbornik Igor , Todosijević Sanja
Published: August 2024

Transformational Artificial Intelligence (TRAI), a subset of Transformative AI (TAI), empowers individuals to design and implement sophisticated data transformation workflows. TRAI systems enable new ways of working and learning by progressively manipulating data through a series of operations. This article explores TRAI’s potential to revolutionise workflows, information consumption, and decision-making, offering practical guidance on leveraging existing tools to implement TRAI today. It also discusses the democratisation of workflows, the power of AI triggers, and the skills needed to excel in the TRAI landscape, emphasising that TRAI is not just for tech experts but anyone willing to learn and experiment. This article provides practical guidance on leveraging existing tools to implement TRAI today. It discusses the democratisation of workflows, the power of AI triggers, and the essential skills needed to excel in the TRAI landscape. Ultimately, TRAI is not just for tech experts but for anyone willing to learn and experiment, paving the way for more inclusive and effective AI solutions.
Gumghatti-based composite coating improves postharvest quality and nutritional value of black plums
Authors: Rao T. V. Ramana
Published: August 2024

Functional materials, along with plasticizers, surfactants, and other additives, dissolved in the right proportions in : various solvents form edible coatings play a significant role in the extension of fresh produce’s shelf-life. The aim of the study was to improve the quality of black plum during storage (Prunus salicina Lindl.) using gumghatti and lipid-based composite edible coatings. Different concentrations of gumghatti in combination with oils (coconut oil, jojoba oil, and chamomile oil) were coated onto plum fruits and stored at a temperature of 24 ± 5°C for 16 days. The physicochemical and biochemical changes occurring during the ripening of treated and untreated black plums were analyzed. Untreated plum fruits exhibited higher activity of cell wall softening enzymes compared with those treated with gumghatti alone and other formulations. Fruits treated with gumghatti and chamomile oil retained firmness better (6 lb) throughout the storage period. Treatment of plums with gumghatti in combination with chamomile oil and jojoba oil showed a significant impact on the retention of bioactive compounds like antioxidants, ascorbic acid, phenols, and anthocyanins. The findings offer suggestions for an economical and convenient alternative to maintain the keeping quality of black plum fruits stored at room temperature.
The puzzle of pheromones in nature and their mysterious influence: a comprehensive review
Authors: Rixon Mighila , Pappuswamy Manikantan , Chaudhary Aditi , Ansar Sana Syed
Published: August 2024

Pheromones are chemical signals that are given off by creatures to communicate with other conspecifics. Because of their influence on animal behavior and relationships throughout the animal world, pheromones have fascinated scientists for decades. The newest findings and new perspectives on the intriguing field of pheromones are synthesized in this thorough review article. We investigate the many roles played by pheromones, from mating attraction and territorial marking to alarm signaling and social organization. The chemical diversity of pheromones is explored in depth in this paper, highlighting the variety of substances used by different animals as messengers. We go over the processes involved in pheromone detection and processing to help understand how chemosensory receptors and brain circuits interact in complex ways. Additionally, we discuss the role that pheromones play in ecology and evolution by promoting speciation and adaptation. This review emphasizes both the new research on pheromones in humans as well as their function in the animal world. We investigate the data supporting human pheromones and their possible impact on social and reproductive behaviors. The review aims to offer a detailed exploration and insight into the role and effects of pheromones in the natural world. This includes examining the chemical essence of pheromones and their functionality as communication signals across different species, investigating the specificity of these chemicals to certain species and how non-specific pheromones come about, and delving into the evolution of pheromones with a focus on the physiological and evolutionary mechanisms that drive communication. Additionally, the review seeks to understand the role pheromones play in pest management, specifically how species-specific pheromones can be utilized in eco-friendly pest control strategies. It will also explore the enigmatic impact pheromones have on the behavior and interactions within and among species. Drawing from a variety of sources, such as scientific research articles, studies on pheromone evolution, and articles on pheromone application in pest management, the review aspires to synthesize existing knowledge to provide a comprehensive overview of pheromones and their intriguing influence in nature. This study intends to not only summarize existing information but also encourage further research, shedding light on these cryptic chemical signals and their tremendous influence on the biology and behavior of species. It does this by offering a comprehensive perspective on the complex world of pheromones.
Dual-band semi-Dirac cones in two-dimensional photonic crystal and zero-index material
Authors: Ji Yu-Xuan , Zhang Ming-Kai , Li Yan ,   School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, China
Published: August 2024

Semi-Dirac cones, a type of unique dispersion relation, always exhibit a series of interesting transport properties, such as electromagnetic topological transitions and anisotropic electromagnetic transmission. Recently, dual-band semi-Dirac cones have been found in three-dimensional photonic crystals, presenting great potential in electromagnetic wave regulation. However, to the best of our knowledge, there has been no report on dual-band semi-Dirac cones and their applications in two-dimensional photonic crystals, and most of two-dimensional systems have only realized semi-Dirac cones at a single frequency. Therefore, we are to realize dual-band semi-Dirac cones in two-dimensional photonic crystals.

In this work, a type of two-dimensional photonic crystal that comprises a square lattice of elliptical cylinders embedded in air is proposed. By rotating the elliptical cylinders and adjusting their sizes appropriately, accidental degeneracy at two different frequencies is achieved simultaneously in the center of the Brillouin zone. Using \begin{document}${\boldsymbol{k}} \cdot {\boldsymbol{p}}$\end{document} perturbation theory, the dispersion relations near the two degenerate points are proved to be nonlinear in one direction, and linear in other directions. These results indicate that the double accidental degenerate points are two semi-Dirac points with different frequencies, and two different semi-Dirac cones, i.e. dual-band semi-Dirac cones, are realized simultaneously in our designed photonic crystal. More interestingly, the dual-band semi-Dirac cones exhibit opposite linear and nonlinear dispersion relation along the major axis and the minor axis of the ellipse, respectively. And our photonic crystal can be equivalent to an impedance-matched double-zero index material in the direction of linear dispersion and a single-zero index material in the direction of nonlinear dispersion, which is demonstrated by the perfect transmission in the straight waveguide and wavefront shaping capabilities of electromagnetic waves. Based on the different properties of the equivalent zero-refractive-indices near the frequencies of two semi-Dirac point, the designed Y-type waveguide can be used to realize frequency separation by leading out the plane waves of different frequencies along different ports. We believe that our work is meaningful in broadening the exploration of the band structures of two-dimensional photonic crystals and providing greater convenience for regulating electromagnetic waves.
Fast evolutionary turnover and overlapping variances of sex-biased gene expression patterns defy a simple binary classification of sexes
Authors: Xie Chen , Künzel Sven , Tautz Diethard
Published: August 2024

The phenotypic differences between the sexes are generated by genes with sex-biased expression. These range from a few major regulators to large numbers of organ-specific effector genes in sexually mature individuals. We explore the variation and evolutionary patterns of these genes in a large dataset from natural populations of sub-species and species of mice across an evolutionary distance of 2 million years. Intriguingly, even within these short phylogenetic distances, we find an extremely fast evolutionary turnover of sex-biased gene expression and fast adaptive protein evolution. To capture the individual variances of sex-biased expression, we have developed a sex-biased gene expression index (SBI) that represents the cumulative expression of all sex-biased genes for each individual in each organ. We find that SBI distributions are often overlapping between the sexes and do not correlate between organs, thus defying a simple binary sex distinction for given individuals. Comparison with data from humans shows fewer sex-biased genes in most organs and strongly overlapping SBI distributions between the sexes. We conclude that sex-biased genes are subject to particularly fast evolution, with no long-term stability for male or female expression characteristics and that individual variation in sex-related phenotypic characters is usually overlapping between the sexes.
Pairing algorithm for varying data in cluster based heterogeneous wireless sensor networks
Authors: Shaheen Zahida , Sattar Kashif , Ahmed Mukhtar
Published: August 2024

In wireless sensor networks (WSNs), clustering is employed to extend the network’s lifespan. Each cluster has a designated cluster head. Pairing is another technique used within clustering to enhance network longevity. In this technique, nodes are grouped into pairs, with one node in an active state and the other in a sleep state to conserve energy. However, this pairing can lead to communication issues with the cluster head, as nodes in sleep mode cannot transmit data, potentially causing data loss. To address this issue, this study introduces an innovative approach called the “Awake Sleep Heterogeneous Nodes’ Pairing” (ASHNP) algorithm. This algorithm aims to improve transmission efficiency in WSNs operating in heterogeneous environments. In contrast, Energy Efficient Sleep Awake Aware (EESAA) algorithm are customized for homogeneous environments (EESAA), while suitable for homogeneous settings, encounters challenges in handling data loss from sleep nodes. On the other hand, Energy and Traffic Aware Sleep Awake (ETASA) struggles with listening problems, limiting its efficiency in diverse environments. Through comprehensive comparative analysis, ASHNP demonstrates higher performance in data transmission efficiency, overcoming the shortcomings of EESAA and ETASA. Additionally, comparisons across various parameters, including energy consumption and the number of dead nodes, highlight ASHNP’s effectiveness in enhancing network reliability and resource utilization. These findings underscore the significance of ASHNP as a promising solution for optimizing data transmission in WSNs, particularly in heterogeneous environments. The analysis discloses that ASHNP reliably outperforms EESAA in maintaining node energy, with differences ranging from 1.5% to 10% across various rounds. Specifically, ASHNP achieves a data transmission rate 5.23% higher than EESAA and 21.73% higher than ETASA. These findings underscore the strength of ASHNP in sustaining node activity levels, showcasing its superiority in preserving network integrity and ensuring efficient data transmission across multiple rounds.
Mecanismos Internos de Financiamiento y Apoyo a la Investigación en una Institución de Educación Superior. Una Evaluación desde la Perspectiva Académica.
Authors:   , Benavides Alarcón Francisca Andrea
Published: August 2024

Actualmente los mecanismos de apoyo a la investigación dispuestos por las universidades representan un factor crítico para la mejora continua de la calidad institucional y para fortalecer la investigación y la productividad. En particular, este estudio tiene el propósito de conocer la eficacia de los mecanismos de financiamiento y apoyo a la investigación de la Universidad de O’Higgins, en tanto su política busca el fortalecer la investigación y la productividad científica de su cuerpo académico. Para ello, desde un enfoque cuantitativo, se ahondó en la percepción de los académicos sobre la eficacia de estos mecanismos en el desempeño de sus labores. Mediante la aplicación de una encuesta se recogieron datos sobre las motivaciones que impulsan a solicitar los fondos internos, sus contribuciones y las necesidades de mejora. Los datos fueron analizados mediante un análisis estadístico descriptivo e inferencial a través de Excel y un análisis de contenido mediante RStudio. Los hallazgos revelan que las motivaciones para postular a los fondos se relacionan principalmente con procesos de investigación y movilidad; que los fondos representan una contribución a las labores académicas; y que las necesidades de mejora se relacionen principalmente con la gestión institucional.
​Expectativas dentro de la transición a la educación superior. Aspectos socioemocionales para una mejor adaptación estudiantil
Authors:   , Morales Iturriaga Claudia Ximena
Published: August 2024

El presente trabajo final de egreso busca caracterizar el perfil socioemocional de los estudiantes de la cohorte 2024 de una Institución de Educación Superior privada chilena, con el fin de complementar el perfil de ingreso institucional que se realiza anualmente. Este perfil se efectúa por medio de una batería de encuestas aplicada durante el periodo de matrícula, y que recolecta información socioeconómica, demográfica y sobre habilidades académicas, incorporando solo en los últimos dos años una medición de la salud mental estudiantil. Considerando el nuevo perfil estudiantil que ingresa al sistema de Educación Superior (ES), se hace necesario conocer los aspectos socioemocionales que influyen directamente en el bienestar psicológico de los estudiantes, y que a la vez impactan en la decisión de continuar la trayectoria universitaria o retirarse del sistema.Los resultados del trabajo evidencian que, por un lado, los estudiantes presentan una discordancia entre las expectativas del ambiente académico del ambiente social de la vida universitaria; fuera del aula se espera tener un ambiente grato para crear comunidad, pero dentro del aula predomina la individualidad y la prioridad de formarse como profesional, por sobre tener un ambiente grato para aprender. Por otro lado, los estudiantes son motivados por la presión social, más que por iniciativa propia, para entrar a la universidad, debido a las altas expectativas de formación profesional que les genera su círculo social, considerando su contexto socioeconómico
Inteligência emocional: a chave para o sucesso profissional
Authors: Romão Adriano Alves , Moreira Emanuela Ferry de Oliveira , Máquina Velasco André , Silva Thuanny Mikaella Conceição , Canuto Renê Elizeu das Flores , Assunção Élida Lúcia Ferreira , Santos Carlos Alberto Feitosa dos , Soares Dlayne Giordana Pereira , Costa Neto Luis Soares da , Tabo Flávia Susana de Zacarias , Silva Carla Michelle da , Silva Antônio Veimar da
Published: August 2024

Considerando a inteligência emocional (IE) como um fator essencial para o sucesso profissional, este trabalho destaca a capacidade de reconhecer, entender e gerenciar emoções como diferencial crucial no ambiente de trabalho. Objetiva-se investigar a IE e suas aplicações práticas no ambiente corporativo, visando compreender sua influência na produtividade, satisfação no trabalho e clima organizacional. Para tanto, procede-se à uma revisão de literatura, analisando criticamente estudos previamente publicados para consolidar o conhecimento existente e identificar lacunas. Desse modo, observa-se que a IE é demonstrada como essencial para a produtividade, satisfação no trabalho e clima organizacional, com profissionais emocionalmente inteligentes exibindo melhor desempenho em trabalho em equipe, gestão de conflitos e liderança. O que permite concluir que a IE traz benefícios concretos para as organizações, incluindo a melhoria da performance, redução de conflitos e promoção de um ambiente de trabalho harmonioso. No entanto, há uma lacuna significativa entre o reconhecimento teórico de sua importância e a implementação prática de estratégias para seu desenvolvimento. Apostar no desenvolvimento da IE é investir no futuro do sucesso individual e organizacional.
Consumo de vinhos e sustentabilidade - transformações no contexto da COVID-19
Authors: Lima Murilo Campos Rocha , Borba Marcelo da Costa , Ramos Josefa Edileide Santos , Canela Danilo Crisóstomo da Silva , Menezes Daniela Callegaro de , Révillion Jean Philippe Palma
Published: August 2024

A pandemia da COVID-19 ressaltou a necessidade de repensar nossos sistemas alimentares e de produção de vinhos em direção a abordagens mais sustentáveis, portanto, nesse cenário, a sustentabilidade emergiu como um fator fundamental para os consumidores, uma vez que a crise sanitária colocou em evidência a interdependência entre saúde humana, ecossistemas saudáveis e práticas de produção responsáveis. Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar os aspectos da sustentabilidade que têm sido especialmente valorizados no consumo de alimentos e de vinhos durante a pandemia, para o alcance do objetivo foi escolhido como método uma revisão sistemática baseando-se em pesquisas científicas e tendências observadas. Com esse intuito a pergunta norteadora da revisão sistemática é: O que os artigos científicos, produzidos na época de pandemia da convid19, estão retratando sobre a relação entre consumidores e aspectos ligado a sustentabilidade? A literatura encontrada na revisão sistemática apresenta diferentes relatos sobre o tema, mas que se complementam, pois é percebido que as abordagens estão coerentes entre si. A revisão sistemática apresentou que todos os artigos, aceitos para a fase de extração, apontaram que a sustentabilidade irá ser mais relevante perante os consumidores nos próximos anos em consequência da pandemia da covid19 que acabou expondo fragilidades quanto a segurança alimentar. Foi identificado, também, nos resultados, que o consumidor não tem parâmetros suficientes para saber do que a sustentabilidade se trata em sua plenitude, dificultando compreender, de fato, quais os aspectos sustentáveis valorizados por eles.
Subsurface Drip Irrigation: A Promising Solution for Maximizing Crop Yields and Water Efficiency
Authors: K. S Sachin, , M. Rajavel, , B. R. Praveen, , Nithinkumar Kadagonda , G. V. Sumanth Kumar, , B. N. Niranjan, , Rameshbhai Katara Akshay
Published: August 2024

One of the primary finite input resources for crop production in the upcoming decades for sustained food production will be irrigation water. On the other hand, there is a concern about the availability of irrigation water and its environmental and ecological sustainability. Urban activities, which are the primary sector, compete with agriculture for water as the global economy grows daily. As a result, it begs the question of whether the same amount of water utilized in irrigated agriculture can continue. It is estimated that the global population will be about 9 billion to 10 billion by 2050, and more water will be thus needed [1, 2]. Today, irrigation is the largest single consumer on the earth. Competition for water from other sectors will force irrigation to operate under water scarcity. To meet the twin challenges of conserving water and increasing the food supply, irrigated agriculture will have to improve water productivity, e.g. “more crop per drop”. The subsurface drip irrigation SDI could be an alternative to drip irrigation, which uses less water. It could save up to 25% - 50% of water regarding surface irrigation.
The Impact of Price-earning Ratio (PER) and Dividend on Sharia Stock Prices
Authors: Verawati  , Mubaraq Abd. , Putra Windhu
Published: August 2024

Aims: This research aims to determine the effect of price earning ratio and dividends on sharia stock prices. Investors will expect a return on their investment and have the right to own the company. Conversely, the company will seek alternative sources of revenue without having to wait for the availability of operational income. Investors can look at the financial aspects of the company to determine its best performance. There are several financial ratios that investors can use to evaluate a company's stock price, including the independent variables in this study, which are the price-earnings ratio and dividends. whether the variable has an effect or not.
Study Design: Descriptive, Corellation, and Regression analysis on time series data.
Place and Duration of Study: Sample: the samples obtained in this study were 7 companies listed on the Indonesian stock exchange (BEI) with the Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) sharia index for 2019-2023.
Methodology: The data analysis technique used is Multiple Linear Regression with SPSS26. This analysis uses financial statements from 2019 to 2023 taken from the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Stock price data is obtained from the Yahoo Finance website and the investment platform Stockbit.
Results: The results of this study indicate that the significance value of PER is 0.611 > 0.05, so there is no significant effect of PER on sharia stock prices. Meanwhile, for the Dividend variable, the significance value is 0.001 < 0.05, indicating a significant effect of dividends on sharia stock prices.
Conclusion: The Price Earnings Ratio (PER) variable does not have a significant effect on stock prices. The Dividend variable has a significant effect on stock prices. At the same time, changes in PER and Dividend have a significant impact on stock prices, or simultaneously affect them.
The Impact of Corporate Income Tax on Public Investment in the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria
Authors: Peter Ajagun, Olusegun , Jerry Jinadu, Maumo , Bose Gabriel Praise
Published: August 2024

The study examined the effects of corporate income taxes on public investment in Agricultural sector in Nigeria from 1990-2022. The proxies for direct tax include Company Income Tax. The study adopted the ex-post facto research design as data collected were sourced from relevant publications of the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletins, FIRS and National Bureau of Statistics. The independent variable for the study is Revenue from Company Income Tax while the dependent variable is public investment in Agricultural sector.  The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and fully modified ordinary least square method in form of multiple regression technique. However, the results of the descriptive analysis showed significant variations of value of performance indices.  The result of the regression analysis showed the positive effect of Direct Taxes (DTX) on Public Investment (PI) in agricultural sector in Nigeria. At 1% level of significance, corporate income tax has significant and positive impact on agricultural funding. The significant of these discoveries is essential for policy makers in adopting a smart tax policy that priorities agricultural finance while effectively balancing the needs for other industries and it also enhance their fiscal plans to support sustainable agricultural growth and economic stability by comprehending and resolving the distinct impact of various tax categories on agricultural funding. However, the study recommended that the collaboration between government agencies, agricultural stakeholders, and the private sector should be encouraged to identify and address challenges in tax revenue utilizations.