bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementing Agile Scrum Methodology in the Development of SMART PEKAN at Batu City Environment Service
Authors: Maulana Ilham Nur Hanifan , Nurhayati Handayani , Nashihah Durratun , ‎ Sukardi , Sari Shindy Theresya , Rizki Yuniar Fahreza
Published: October 2024

The preparation of reports on the activities of the functional position group for the Batu City Environmental Service is still being carried out in the usual way. Making announcements on activities at any time must begin by creating a new page. That matter could be more effective and efficient because the structure of each activity report is the same. This research aims to develop a report creation system whose workings make it easier for users to create activity reports. The system makes the activity reports according to users needs based on the information obtained during interviews and observation. The system is developed using the Agile framework with the Scrum method. This research produces SMART PEKAN (Functional Position Group Activity Report Creation System), a website that makes reports on Functional Position Group activities using automatic report templates. SMART PEKAN can be a tool that facilitates making reports on the activities of users by utilizing the progress of an existing technology to implement digital transformation in the government sector to support the Smart City movement.
Keywords: activity reports, agile, innovation, reporting system, scrum, service for the environment
Analysis of the Social Capital Toward Farmers' Independence in the Integrated Farming in the Agrowisata Urban Village of Rumbai District Pekanbaru City
Authors: ‎ Eliza , ‎ Rosnita , ‎ Maharani , Pebrian Sispa
Published: October 2024

Farmers in the Agrowisata Urban Village use an integrated farming system, and the social capital of farmers can influence the integrated farming system for research objectives, namely, to analyze: (1) the level of integrated agricultural farmer empowerment in the Agrowisata Urban Village, Rumbai District and (2) the relationship of social capital with the independence of farmers integrated in the Agrowisata Urban Village, Rumbai District. This study used a census research method with a population of 45 farmers using primary and secondary data. Data were analyzed using the Likert scale analysis and multiple linear regression. The results showed that the empowerment of integrated agricultural farmers was in the high category with an average of 4.18. Human resources, a productive economy, and institutions owned by integrated agricultural farmers are also in the high category. The relationship of social capital with the independence of integrated agricultural farmers in the Agrowisata Urban Village indicated that norms, productive economy, and institutions have a positive effect or have an influence on the independence of integrated agricultural farmers in the Agrowisata Urban Village Rumba District.
Keywords: integrated agriculture, social capital, empowerment, independence
The Influence of Various Biostimulant Formulas Supplemented with Microbes and Their Application Frequency on Corn Productivity in Tidal Swamplands
Authors: Mukhlis Mukhlis , Maftuah Eni , Nurzakiah Siti , Asikin Syaiful , Pratiwi Etty , Wakhid Nur , Agustina Rusmila
Published: October 2024

Corn is the second most important food commodity in Indonesia. However, its production is lower than the demand. This problem can be overcome using suboptimal land, such as tidal swampland, with its naturally low productivity. The soil quality in such areas can be improved by applying biostimulant. Therefore, this study aims to examine various biostimulant formulas supplemented with microbes and their application frequency on corn productivity in tidal swamplands. It was conducted on a pot experiment using a completely randomized block design with three replications. The treatments were six formulas of biostimulant, each with three application frequencies. The biostimulant materials included rice husk ash, golden apple snail extract, and microbes serving as P-solubilizers, N2-fixers, and IAA phytohormone. The results revealed that biostimulant formulas can increase the production of corn. The B3 formula, followed by the B4 and B5 formula, led to superior grain yields compared to the other treatments. In comparison, the most effective application frequency was observed with four times application (D2) followed by five times application (D3) as the next best option. These biostimulant formulas need to be tested in the field to know their effectiveness in tidal swamplands.
Keywords: corn productivity, biostimulant formulas, tidal swamplands, microbial supplements
Agronomic and Starch Content Studies of Local Adlay Accessions (Coix lacrima jobi - L.) from West Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Ramadhan Nugraha , Dwipa Indra , Martinsyah Rachmad Hersi , Mutia Yopa Dwi
Published: October 2024

Indonesia has a high potential for diverse local food resources, one of which is the plant of adlay. Exploration activities aimed at collecting genetic resources of adlay have been successfully carried out in the province of West Sumatra, Indonesia, resulting in the collection of six local genotypes. The purpose of this research is to obtain information about the agronomic potential and starch content of several local adlay accessions. The study was conducted from April to September 2023 in Limau Manis, Padang City, West Sumatra. The six adlay accessions used in the study are PTA-1, KKD-3, PH-4, BTA-2, GT-2, and TJR-2. The experimental design employed was a completely randomized design with three replications. Based on the research findings, significant differences were observed in both agronomic aspects and starch content among the tested accessions. Adlay with the accession code PH-4 exhibited advantages in terms of harvest maturity and production. The starch content of adlay ranged from 56.64% to 61.26%, with the PH-4 accession having the highest amylopectin content (96.60%), while the highest amylose content was found in the GT-2, TJR-2, and KKD-3 accession (19.90%, 20.03%, and 20.48%). Accession PH-4 can be proposed as a candidate for Adlay variety assembly.
Keywords: agronomic, starch content, adlay accessions, Coix lacrima jobi
Genetic Diversity of Local Chili (Capsicum annum L.) from West Sumatra Indonesia Based on Inter Simple Sequences Repeat (ISSR) Markers
Authors: Budiyanti Tri , ‎ Riska , Kirana Rinda , Indriyani NL. Putu , Husada E. Darma , Wahyuni Sri , Suliansyah Irfan , Hervani Dini
Published: October 2024

Capsicum annum L. is the most widely cultivated species due to its economic importance and health benefits. West Sumatra is one of the largest chili pepper producers in Indonesia, so it has a lot of local chili genetic resources. There is inadequate information on the genetic diversity of local chilies in West Sumatra. The purpose of this research was to analyze the genetic diversity of 23 genotypes of chili pepper from West Sumatra amplified with 10 markers of ISSR. The material used was leaves from 23 genotypes of West Sumatra’s local chili which are collections of the Agriculture Faculty, Andalas University, Padang, West Sumatra. The results showed that ISSR markers (ISSR primer 12, ISSR UBC, and ISSR 3M) had produced 84 polymorphic DNA bands with a total polymorphic percentage of 61.45%. The dendrogram based on 10 ISSR markers showed that the 23 chili genotypes were retrieved into three main groups (I, II, III, IV) with genetic similarity coefficient values ranging from 0.67 to 0.97 or a diversity of features of 0.03–0.33 (30%). Group I consisted of 1 genotype, group II consisted of 3 genotypes, and group III consisted of 14 genotypes. Kopay chili (G20) has a large genetic distance compared to the other genotypes, while Lolai and Gero chilies have a very high similarity. This genetic diversity information can be used as a basis for generating crosses between genotypes in a breeding program. The farther the genetic distance will produce a high population diversity, the greater the chance of getting superior hybrids.
Keywords: Capsicum annum, ISSR, local chili, West Sumatra
Spiritual and Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of the North Caucasus in
the Conditions of Modern Civili-zation: Problems of Preservation and Study
Authors: Akaev Aslambek V.
Published: October 2024

The spiritual and cultural heritage of the peoples of the North Caucasus
is considered, the study of which is a major theoretical and practical task
in the current conditions of socio-cultural development of Russia. At the
same time, it is necessary to take into account the impact of global,
civilizational processes occur-ring in the world on the country. The
spiritual and cultural heritage of the region has its own characteristics
due to various linguistic, ethnographic, spiritual, mental values. And they
are multifaceted, including the very ethnic components, as well as the
influence of spiritual and cultural values of Russian culture. In this
regard, a broad cultural analysis and identification of appropriate models
of socio-cultural representations are necessary. Researchers of cultural
heritage pay considerable attention to the analysis of spiritual and
cultural values that require new approaches, understanding, reconstruction,
and counteraction to radical manifestations. The spiritual and cultural
values of the Ingush, Ossetians, Kabardians, Karachays, and Chechens are
specific; their worldview combines ancient pagan, religious, and modern
values, forming a spiritual and cultural symbiosis of diverse heterogeneous
components. Any attempts to unify the spiritual and cultural values of the
peoples of the North Caucasus in the context of modern globalization are
counterproductive; moreover, they can lead to ethnocultural degradation. It
is important to preserve ethnocultural and region-al diversity in close
connection with the values of Russian culture, forming an all-Russian
identity.
Chess as a Reflection of the Cultural Space of the Arab Caliphate
Authors: Pilavov Georgy Sh.
Published: October 2024

The article examines the phenomenon of chess culture in the era of the
Arab caliphate. It is shown that the golden age of shatranj (the Arabic
version of chess) coincided with the rapid development of Arabic culture and
science, thus reflecting the socio-cultural realities of that time. It is
revealed that the treatise “The ethics of Chess” by the Arab thinker Raghib
Ishafani demonstrates philosophical ideas in relation to the game of chess.
The popularity of shatranj, which was demonstrated by the interest of state
leaders and the holding of the first chess competitions in history, is
noted, and attention is focused on the reason for its widespread use. The
similarity of the rules of chess and the religious beliefs of the
mutazilites, manifested in the concept of freedom of choice, is
demonstrated. The reasons preventing the further development of the shatranj
in the Arab caliphate are explained. It is shown that this fact was due to
the religious mentality of the Arab-Islamic type of culture and the slow
nature of the development of the social institutions of the East. It is
noted that the further filiation of ideas from the Arab world to Europe led
to the development of chess not only as a game, but also as a model
reflecting the cultural and social processes taking place in society.
FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DOS TRABALHADORES QUE ATUAM NOS CONSELHOS DE DIREITOS DA CRIANÇA E DO ADOLESCENTE
Authors: Kerbes Fernanda , Castaman Ana Sara
Published: October 2024

Este estudo tem por objetivo conhecer acerca da formação continuada em espaços não formais, de modo a delinear conhecimentos significativos para os trabalhadores dos Conselhos de Direitos de Crianças e Adolescentes. Pauta-se metodologicamente por procedimentos técnicos bibliográficos e trata: da formação continuada em espaços não formais; das práticas formativas dos trabalhadores da área social; do trabalho como princípio educativo enquanto uma possibilidade de discussão na formação continuada dos Conselheiros. Identificou-se que os Conselhos de Direitos devem garantir a formação continuada para compreender o que significa o trabalho como princípio educativo, na perspectiva da formação integral, auxiliando na construção da identidade profissional e no fortalecimento das ações por eles desempenhadas.
A BRINCADEIRA DE PAPÉIS SOCIAIS NO PERÍODO DA IDADE PRÉ-ESCOLAR
Authors: Rodrigues Tais Vitoria , Magalhães Cassiana
Published: October 2024

A pesquisa discute a brincadeira de papéis sociais no período da idade pré-escolar (aproximadamente 3 a 6 anos de idade). A questão norteadora do estudo foi: Como as derivações pedagógicas da Teoria Histórico-Cultural podem contribuir com a organização da brincadeira de papéis sociais para crianças de 3 a 6 anos de idade? O objetivo geral foi extrair da Teoria Histórico-Cultural subsídios teóricos para a organização do planejamento com as crianças do período pré-escolar. Utilizou-se o estudo teórico, abarcando autores clássicos da área, Elkonin (1987; 2009), Leontiev (2001; 2017), Vigotski (1996; 2008) e autores contemporâneos, Facci (2004), Cheroglu (2014), Pasqualini (2009; 2010).  Os resultados revelaram a relevância da brincadeira de papéis sociais para o desenvolvimento psíquico das crianças no período da idade pré-escolar.
A CONTRIBUIÇÃO DOS JOGOS PARA EXPERIÊNCIAS EM LEITURA NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Lima Katriel Rondon Pereira , Silva Leila Celina da , Oliveira Arao Davi
Published: October 2024

O uso de jogos para experiências em leitura de crianças se constitui como importante ferramenta didática para o desenvolvimento da criança na educação infantil. Busca-se entender como o uso de jogos podem auxiliar nas experiências de leitura de crianças na educação infantil? Objetiva-se analisar a percepção do uso de jogos para experiências em leitura de crianças na educação infantil por uma professora atuante. Essa é uma pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e de campo com abordagem qualitativa. Como instrumento de coleta dos dados utilizou-se entrevista semiestruturada.  Os dados foram analisados com base nos pressupostos de Carvalho (1992), Oliveira (1997), Alves (2004), Kishimoto (2010). Os resultados apontam que a utilização de jogos em sala de aula se mostra efetiva tanto no desenvolvimento cognitivo como no afetivo-social.
Palavras-chave: Alfabetização. Ludicidade. Jogos.
DO ESCLARECIMENTO AO GUAIÚ: A FORMAÇÃO PARA A CULTURA DA PAZ.
Authors: Caldeira Ferreira Juliani Lucinda , Muleka Mwewa Christian , Medeiros Robles Aguiar Cintia , W. O. Galindo Julyana Sueme
Published: October 2024

O termo Guaiú é vulgarmente conhecido como balbúrdia (tumulto). Por isso nos apropriamos dele para potencializar uma reflexão sobre a instauração da cultura da paz. É somente por meio agitação, reestruturação e reorganização (tumulto), ou seja, balbúrdia, que podemos instaurar algo novo de encontro a ortodoxia das relações de violência nos ambientes de trabalho.  Portanto, operamos com Guaiú tangenciado pelo conceito de esclarecimento (Adorno e Horkheimer, 1985) como instrumentos teóricos-metodológicos constituindo o que denominamos, como tese, a formação cultural Guaiú. A pesquisa, em andamento, se justifica pela busca de compreender o termo Guaiú como elemento estruturante para a Cultura da Paz em conformidade com a Lei 13.663/2018 e a Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação (Lei nº 9394/96). A formação cultural Guaiú é destacada como essencial para a promoção da cultura, pois considera as complexidades subjetivas objetivadas em ambientes de trabalho da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (Campus Campo Grande). Operamos com a hipótese de que a formação cultural Guaiú pode potencializar a elaboração de habilidades de reconhecimento da alteridade (empatia suprahierarquica) com responsabilidade coletiva subjetivada para o atendimento das metas da ONU para Educação, Justiça, Paz e Instituições eficazes (UFMS).
Małgorzata Szejnert. Szczegół
Authors: Darska Bernadetta
Published: October 2024

Autorka, kreśląc pierwszą syntezę twórczości jednej z najważniejszych polskich reporterek XX i XXI wieku, zaprasza w podróż śladami drogi twórczej Małgorzaty Szejnert – nie tylko jej kolejnych publikacji, ale też społecznych zadań, takich jak bycie mistrzynią i mentorką kolejnych pokoleń polskich reporterów. Podczas lektury czytelnik zapozna się m.in. z rozważaniami na temat specyfiki małego realizmu, etosu reporterskiego bohaterki – redaktorki działu reportażu w „Gazecie Wyborczej” oraz autorki monumentalnych książkowych opowieści – a także z refleksjami na temat roli fotografii i ich relacji ze słowem. Nakreślony z pasją portret sylwetki twórczej Małgorzaty Szejnert zachęca do osobistych czytelniczych spotkań z publikacjami mistrzyni szczegółu.
Effect of Age on the Body Parameters, Scrotum, Seminal Characteristics, Spermatozoa Integrity and Sexual Behavior in Ganjam Buck
Authors: Chaurasia D.K. , Nahak A.K. , Mishra P.C. , Perumal P. , Sathapathy S. , Biswal S.S. , Singh N. , Mishra N.K. , Sahu S.K.
Published: October 2024

Background: Bucks raised for breeding purposes receive no special attention and are raised at random without following the correct selection process. Besides, the fertility of the male bucks is never addressed. Goat breeders have noted a sharp decline in the reproductive efficiency of Ganjam goats, associated with a lengthened kidding interval, fewer successful pregnancies and decreased twining frequency. The measurement of male fertility parameters is crucial for estimating the breeding performance of any species since males contribute 50% of the reproductive efficiency. Methods: Six Ganjam bucks of age 1.5(B1), 2(B2), 2.5(B3), 3.5(B4), 4(B5) and 4.5(B6) years procured after selection on the basis of their body morphometry and sexual behaviour were maintained under optimum management practice. They were trained for semen collection. For study on effect age on the semen qualities, they were classified into two age groups and ejaculates were collected during two phases. Bucks of age below 3 were considered under Age group I and bucks older than 3 years were assigned Age group II. Twelve ejaculates from each buck were collected, six ejaculates between the month of July to August and six ejaculates during October to November. The total of 72 ejaculates was evaluated for the study of seminal characteristics. Besides, the external body parameters, scrotal parameters and sexual behaviour of the bucks were also recorded before each semen collection. Result: The bucks of age group II were found to be having significantly higher (p less than 0.01) body weight, mean body length and average value of chest girth than age group I bucks in the present study. The mean value of scrotal width of the bucks of age group II was significantly higher (p less than 0.01) as compared to that of age group I. The mean value of abnormalities of the bucks of age group II was significantly higher (p less than 0.01) than that of age group I. The mean value of acrosome integrity and MBRT of the bucks of age group II was significantly higher (p less than 0.05) to that of age group I. The present study will be helpful in the selection of Ganjam buck at appropriate age for breeding purpose basing on their body parameters, scrotum, seminal characteristics, spermatozoa integrity and sexual behavior.
Analisis Pembiayaan Murabahah Pada Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil Dalam Proses Jual Beli Usaha Mikro, Kecil, Dan Menengah (Studi Kasus Pada Bmt Usaha Gabungan Terpadu Nusantara Capem Kencong)
Authors: Anggun Astri Anggraini
Published: October 2024

This research aims to determine the impact of implementing Murabahah financing in the buying and selling process for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at BMT UGT Nusantara. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with the type of field research. The location that is the object of this research is BMT UGT Nusantara Capem Kencong. Researchers used primary data obtained through interviews, observation and documentation. Data validity analysis uses triangulation techniques. The results of the research conclude that Murabahah financing at BMT UGT Nusantara Capem Kencong has a good impact on the economy, especially on the surrounding MSMEs, which can be proven by several developments that have occurred in MSMEs through indicators including increasing income, increasing trading facilities (ruko), and increasing the number of buyer
ESKİ TÜRKİYE TÜRKÇESİ ÖZELLİKLERİ GÖSTEREN BİR BAYTARNAMEDE BİTKİ ADLARI VE MÜCERREP TEDAVİ YÖNTEMLERİ
Authors: Taş Akif , Şen Mesut
Published: October 2024

XVI. yüzyılda kaleme alınan “Baytarname” atçılık üzerine yazılan bir eserdir. Atçılıkla ilgili olması ve atların hastalıklarının tedavisinden bahsetmesi sebebiyle içerisinde farmakolojik bilgiler ihtiva etmektedir. Eserde atların hastalıklarında hangi ilaçların kullanılacağı, ilaç ve terkiplerin nasıl yapılacağı hakkında bilgi verilir. Bu eserlerde ilaç yapımında kullanılan bitki adlarının çokluğu dikkati çekmektedir. Dil olarak Eski Türkiye Türkçesi özelliklerini gösteren eser, dil tarihimiz açısından da önem arz etmektedir. Çalışmamız Eski Türkiye Türkçesi sahasında yapılabilecek çalışmalarda ve derlemelerde araştırmacılara yardımcı olacak şekilde hazırlanmıştır. Çalışmamızda Baytarname’de geçen bitki adları derlenerek liste haline getirilmiştir. Söz konusu adların hangi dile ait olduğu belirtilmiştir. Ayrıca bu bitkilerin hangi hastalıkların tedavisinde kullanıldığı da ifade edilmiştir. Tespit edilen 138 bitki adının 44 tanesinin Türkçe (%31), 39’unun Arapça (%28), 36’sının Farsça (%26), 10’unun Yunanca (%7) olduğu görülmüştür. 4 bitki ise çok dilli birleşik adlardan (%2) oluşmaktadır. Tedaviler-de en çok kullanılan bitkiler ise anzerūt, arpa, bezir, çam saḳızı, mastakī, sarımsaḳ, susam, soġan ve za‘ferān olarak tespit edilmiştir. Eserdeki hastalıklar atın uzuvlarına göre tasnif edilmiştir. Bevās̱īr, carab, demregü ḫunān, ḫunnāḳ, intişār, ishāl, ḳurlaġan, nāṣūr, ṣadme, saraṭān, sıraca, öksürük, verem ve yaġır gibi pek çok at hastalığı tanımlanmış ve tedavisi için yapılması gerekenler açıklanmıştır. Bu tedavilerde en çok kullanılan bitkiler ise anzerūt, arpa, bezir, biber, çam saḳızı, günlük, ḫaṭmī, mastakī, mersin, sarımsaḳ, susam, soġan ve za‘ferān olarak tespit edilmiştir.
O olhar do outro nas decisões de consumo entre pré-adolescentes
Authors: Silva Sônia Bessa da Costa Nicacio
Published: October 2024

A adolescência é uma etapa da vida fortemente marcada pela busca da identidade e da aceitação pelos pares e o consumo tem se constituído um elemento integrador e diferenciador nos grupos sociais. Essa investigação com aporte na psicologia econômica é um estudo de natureza descritiva comparativa, com o objetivo de averiguar a suscetibilidade ao consumo e a influência dos pares nas decisões de consumo. Participaram 125 pré-adolescentes com idade entre 9 e 15 anos, de ambos os sexos, de escolas pública e particular de nível socioeconômico baixo e médio de cidade goiana. Foram utilizados para a coleta de dados uma ficha sociodemográfica e uma escala tipo Likert que permite medir a suscetibilidade ao consumo sob o olhar dos pares. O Nível socioeconômico, a idade, e o sexo foram preditores de significância. Estudantes de nível socio econômico médio, do sexo masculino e com idade de 10 anos foram os mais suscetíveis a consumir produtos para sentir-se aceito e reconhecido entre os pares. As decisões de consumo, são motivadas por sentimentos e atitudes relacionados com o olhar dos pares como a necessidade de ser admirado pelos amigos, melhorar a imagem, ter reconhecimento e sucesso. Os resultados dessa investigação avançam no conhecimento acadêmico sobre suscetibilidade ao consumo entre pré-adolescentes gerando conhecimento que pode servir para a inserção da educação econômica e financeira na Educação Básica.
Assim falou Zaratustra como ‘Poema de auto-trans-formação’
Authors: Tedesco Anderson Luiz , Oliveira Jelson , Lacerda Tiago Eurico de
Published: October 2024

Pretende-se neste artigo analisar como o tema da autotransformação do indivíduo se apresenta como um desafio educativo a partir da obra Assim Falou Zaratustra, de Nietzsche. Para tanto, analisaremos como tal obra se apresenta do ponto de vista estilístico em torno das vivências próprias do seu personagem vindo, assim, a constituir-se como um “poema didático”, cujo ensinamento central será a valorização da capacidade criativa associada à metáfora da criança, aquela que abre caminho para a principal tarefa da educação: contribuir para que cada indivíduo torne-se aquilo que é. Zaratustra é tanto aquele que encarna quanto aquele que convoca para essa tarefa, assumida como um esforço de auto-trans-formação.
Povos originários no município de Doutor Camargo no médio rio Ivaí
Authors: Mota Lucio Tadeu , Macella Marcio Augusto Uliana , Garcia Julia Mahamut
Published: October 2024

Neste artigo, buscamos evidenciar a presença dos povos originários no município de Doutor Camargo, localizado no médio Rio Ivaí no Estado do Paraná. Apresentam-se as pesquisas arqueológicas desenvolvidas na região e no município, onde foram identificados 14 sítios arqueológicos entre 1968 e 2022, que foram georreferenciados e espacializados a fim de demonstrar que as margens do Rio Ivaí foi uma região atrativa para ocupação humana. As corredeiras do rio foram locais preciosos para a obtenção de proteína animal de peixes, aves e outros animais, suas matas fornecerem uma infinidade de bens para alimentação e abrigos. As primeiras populações de caçadores-coletores chegaram por volta de 6.500 AP, seguida da chegada dos povos ceramistas Guarani por volta de 1490 ± 45 anos AP.
Abordagem covariacional de função
Authors: Silva César Thiago José da , Gitirana Verônica
Published: October 2024

A covariação envolve o foco em como as variáveis ou quantidades variam em conjunto. Este artigo descreve uma revisão sistemática de literatura que teve por objetivo analisar um quadro recente de pesquisas sobre a abordagem covariacional de função e as possibilidades das tecnologias digitais nessa perspectiva. Os dados foram coletados nas bases Periódicos Capes e Eric, resultando em 26 estudos, dos quais 11 envolveram o uso de tecnologias digitais. Os resultados apontaram: processos cognitivos e dificuldades de aprendizagem associadas ao raciocínio covariacional; especificidades da epistemologia de cada tipo de função; influências didáticas na abordagem de covariação, do currículo ao design de tarefas e o conhecimento de professores; e, por fim, aspectos das tecnologias digitais que podem dar suporte ou limitar o raciocínio covariacional.
Compendium of Bifidobacterium-based probiotics: characteristics and therapeutic impact on human diseases
Authors: Bocchio Fabiana , Mancabelli Leonardo , Milani Christian , Lugli Gabriele Andrea , Tarracchini Chiara , Longhi Giulia , Conto Flora De , Turroni Francesca , Ventura Marco
Published: October 2024

The human microbiota, a complex community of microorganisms residing in and on the human body, plays a crucial role in maintaining health and preventing disease. Bifidobacterium species have shown remarkable therapeutic potential across a range of health conditions, thus being considered optimal probiotic bacteria. This review provides insights into the concept of probiotics and explores the impact of bifidobacteria on human health, focusing on the gastrointestinal, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. It also integrates information on the available genetic bases underlying the beneficial effects of each bifidobacterial probiotic species on different aspects of human physiology. Notably, Bifidobacterium -based probiotics have proven effective in managing gastrointestinal conditions such as constipation, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and Helicobacter pylori infections. These benefits are achieved by modulating the intestinal microbiota, boosting immune responses, and strengthening the gut barrier. Moreover, Bifidobacterium species have been reported to reduce respiratory infections and asthma severity. Additionally, these probiotic bacteria offer benefits for skeletal and muscular health, as evidenced by Bifidobacterium adolescentis and Bifidobacterium breve , which have shown anti-inflammatory effects and symptom relief in arthritis models, suggesting potential in treating conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Furthermore, probiotic therapies based on bifidobacterial species have shown promising effects in alleviating anxiety and depression, reducing stress, and enhancing cognitive function. Overall, this review integrates the extensive scientific literature now available that supports the health-promoting applications of probiotic Bifidobacterium species and underscores the need for further research to confirm their clinical efficacy across different body systems.
Climate change is likely to favour polyvoltine and invasive insect species, leading to more damage in the mid-latitude vineyards of Neuchatel
Authors: Comte Valentin , Schneider Léonard , Sneiders Baptiste , Rebetez Martine
Published: October 2024

Climate change has major impacts on viticultural ecosystems worldwide, affecting wine production. Apart from direct impacts, the increase in temperature during the development season is likely to favour insect species, including polyvoltine ones, leading potentially to more damage in the vineyards. In this study, we examined the extent to which changes in mean temperature over the development season (March through September) can potentially increase the voltinism change the phenology and influence the reproduction of pest species in the vineyard area of Neuchatel (Switzerland). We first analysed long-term daily mean temperature data from 1970 to 2022 at the meteorological station of Neuchâtel. Then we used two climate scenarios (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5) to analyse daily mean temperature during the period 2023–2099. For both of these periods, we computed the number of growing degree days (GDDs) above 10 °C, as it is the base development temperature for many polyvoltine pest species. We then used specific bioclimatic models for two major pest species, namely the European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana) and the American grapevine leafhopper (Scaphoideus titanus) to compare the current and future suitability of these two species to the air temperature conditions in Neuchâtel. Our results show an increase of about 425 GDDs since 1970 (+85 GDDs per decade). According to our models, values will continue to rise during the next decades, with a trend ranging from +28 GDDs per decade (RCP4.5) to +100 GDDs per decade (RCP8.5). This could lead to additional generations of polyvoltine pest species. A third annual generation can be expected in one year out of four for the European grapevine moth by the middle of the 21st century. While temperature conditions are currently moderately favourable for the American grapevine leafhopper, they are predicted to become highly favourable by the middle and the end of the century under both scenarios. These trends mean that climate change is likely to increase pest damage risks in the vineyards of Neuchatel in the future. Pest regulation will remain crucial in limiting major impacts on wine production.
Sexual and gender-related violence against girls in sub-Saharan Africa: a need for effective interventions
Authors: Macnab Andrew J. , Besigye Innocent , Tusubira Brenda
Published: October 2024

High rates of sexual and gender-related violence (SGRV) against girls occur in sub-Saharan Africa. SGRV generates fear, anxiety, and depression and leads to multiple adverse outcomes; its pervasive nature constitutes a significant public health crisis; the need for effective interventions is evident as currently applied programs have known limitations, and 1 in 3 women still suffer gender-based violence in their lifetime. This report reviews the challenge and mental health impact of SGRV in sub-Saharan Africa, summarizes the strengths and weaknesses of currently applied interventions, and describes a novel social empowerment intervention piloted in Uganda which achieved nationwide reach. Girls were engaged in high schools to identify the SGRV issues they saw as priorities. A music video was recorded by celebrity artists with scenarios to illustrate these issues and promote positive interventions; this used the framework for Education-Entertainment media, a validated form of health promotion. Over 12 months, the video was viewed 36,651 times on YouTube and generated >200,000 social media posts; streaming platforms saw 113,757 individuals downloaded the song; >310,000 people at public concerts heard the song performed; and eight national broadcasters played the video or song at least 30 times reaching a combined audience of >9,500,000. We suggest these data and the inherent merit of a preventive SGRV intervention warrant further consideration of this music video model; other countries can produce region-specific, population-focused versions to meet the urgent need for targeted interventions to raise societal awareness and enhance mental health support for those living in fear of sexual violence.
Improvement the bearing capacity of the soil which is supporting the shallow foundation by using bored short micro-piles
Authors: Al-Chalabi Shaymaa khalid AbdulRahman
Published: October 2024

في هذا البحث تم استخدام الركائز الكونكريتية القصيرة  (concrete micro-piles)لتحسين قابلية تحمل التربة الساندة  للأسس الضحلة عن طريق استخدام مجموعة متكونة من (9,6,4) ركائز حفر ذات نوعين من الأقطار (0.125,0.1)m واستخدام نسبة الطول إلى القطرL/D   (12,10,6 )على التوالي.
لحساب قابلية تحمل الركائز القصيرة تم استخدام طريقة  (Tomlinson)و طريقة(Lamda) وقد استخدمت خواص التربة الموجودة في منطقة مطار المثنى (سابقا") لغرض أستحصال النتائج(Al-Qyssi, 2001)[1]
أظهرت النتائج أنه بزيادة عدد الركائز وِ / أو زيادة أقطارها وأطوالها وتداخل تأثير تحمل الأساس الضحل مع تحمل مجموعة الركائز تؤدي الى زيادة في مقاومة الأحمال الخارجية. وأفضل النتائج كانت عندما بلغ عدد الركائز (9) ونسبةL/D   مساوي الى (12) حيث وجد أن نسبة التحسن في قابلية التحمل بلغت 90%))مقارنة بتحمل أساس ضحل بأبعاد (1×1)m وبدون اضافات, ومن مقارنة النتائج ظهر أن طريقة (Tomlinson) يعطي قيم  أقل من طريقة (Lamda)  بمقدار ما بين 2-6)%) وأن استخدام الركائز القصيرة ذات القطر (0.125m) ونسبة الطول الى القطر (L/D=12)  بعدد( 4) أفضل من استخدام الركائز ذات القطر (0.1m) بعدد( 9).
Structural characterization of gamma irradiated ZnS thin films
Authors: Habubi Nadir Fadhil , Hashim Mustafa Shakir , Al-Yasiri Amal Yousif
Published: October 2024

باستخدام حيود الاشعة السينية تمت دراسة تأثير أشعة كاما في الخواص التركيبية لأغشية كبريتيد الخارصين الرقيقة المرسبة على قواعد من الزجاج بتقنية التبخير الوميضي الى ظهورالقمتين
(111),(220)  في بطاقة الاشعة السينية دليل على التركيب التكعيبي للاغشية. ثابت الشبيكة ،الحجم الحبيبي ، معدل الاجهاد الداخلي ، المطاوعة المجهرية ، كثافة الانخلاعات ، وكانت المستويات البلورية المتسيدة قد حسبت وربطت بالتشعيع باشعة كاما.
Optimization of Hydraulic Horsepower to Reduce Total Fuel Cost
Authors: Lucsko J. , Neptune C. , DuBois K. , Segars J.
Published: October 2024

During hydraulic fracturing operations, the diesel fuel consumed by equipment is a major expenditure in an operator's completion program. More specifically, the diesel fuel consumed by a hydraulic fracturing fleet can account for nearly 20% of consumable costs on an average single well field ticket. By efficiently displacing diesel fuel with natural gas, an operator can reduce the cost of their completions program. This reduction in diesel fuel consumed also leads to lower carbon emissions, less pad traffic, and could ultimately result in less motor vehicle accidents and environmental issues.

A completion services company conducted a study to decrease the total fuel consumption, diesel fuel and natural gas, of a hydraulic fracturing fleet by optimizing the operating conditions of the pumping units. Expected results of this study included the determination of an operating range for both hydraulic horsepower and engine speed that would lead to the goal of decreasing total fuel consumption.

Phase one of the study began with collecting fuel consumption and hydraulic horsepower levels of a single high pressure pumping unit on a per treatment stage basis. Multiple pumping units were selected and individually tested during this phase. The units were selected based on engine hours, transmission, and pump system. All units in the fleet were powered by a Tier-II 2500HP Dual Fuel engine.

The diesel fuel and natural gas consumed by each test pump and the frac fleet during both phases were recorded using four separate Coriolis meters per stage. The diesel and natural gas supply to the entire frac fleet was measured, with an additional measurement taken for the single unit downstream of the fleet meters.

Results from the study showed that by reducing engine speed from 1950 RPM down to 1850 RPM, a decrease in fuel consumption per hour and an increase in engine efficiency was achieved.
The Effect of Self-Esteem and Social Competence in Early Childhood on Academic Ability in Elementary School through School Readiness
Authors: Kim Sunyoung , Hwang Heesook
Published: October 2024

Objective: To analyze the relationship between self-esteem, social competence, and academic ability in early childhood and to verify the mediating effect of learning readiness on the effect of self-esteem and social competence in early childhood on academic ability in elementary school.
Methods: The structural equation model was applied and analyzed based on the data of 830 students in the 7th (2014) and 8th years (2015) of the 1st grade of elementary school. The data came from the Child Care Policy Research Institute. First, skewness and kurtosis were identified through descriptive statistical analysis. Second, through correlational analysis, the correlation coefficients between children’s self-esteem, social competence, school readiness, and academic ability in elementary school were calculated. Third, after checking the reliability of each scale, Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were calculated. Fourth, confirmatory factor analysis was performed to verify the validity of each factor and the suitability of the research model, and bootstrapping was used to verify the mediation effect.
Results: First, self-esteem, social competence, school readiness, and academic ability were found to have a positive correlation among the variables. Self-esteem had a positive effect on social competence, learning readiness, and academic ability; social competence had a positive correlation with school readiness; and academic ability and school readiness had positive correlation with academic ability. Second, the results of the structural model analysis showed that self-esteem and social competence not only directly affected academic ability but also had a major mediating effect in the path from self-esteem and social competence to academic ability through school readiness.
Conclusions: This study has implications for elementary school preparation through cooperation and the path of elementary schools through cooperation and families.
The Influence of Defeat on Suicidal Ideation among Middle School Students: The Moderated Mediating Effect of Depression and Adaptive Cognitive Emotion Regulation
Authors: Choi Hye Lin , Park Ju Hee
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study examined the mediating effect of depression in the relationship between defeat and suicidal ideation among middle school students and the moderated mediating effect of adaptive cognitive emotion regulation.
Methods: The study participants were middle school students in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Gyeongbuk. The data were collected using online self-report questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS 27.0 and Process Macro software.
Results: First, depression mediated the effect of middle school students’ defeat on suicidal ideation. Second, there was a significant moderated mediating effect in which the effect of defeat on suicidal ideation through depression depended on the level of adaptive cognitive emotion regulation.
Conclusions: To prevent suicidal ideation in middle school students, it is necessary to alleviate their irrational sense of defeat and reduce the possibility of defeat leading to depression. In addition, if middle school students are depressed due to their sense of defeat, helping them control their emotions in a cognitive way can be an effective intervention for suicidal ideation.
Differences in Social Isolation and Psychological Flexibility by Latent Personality Traits Class
Authors: Shim Yea Eun , Choi Eun Sil
Published: October 2024

Objective: To investigate the psychosocial variables related to social isolation, which is emerging as a common social problem in early, middle, and late adulthood, and to identify how latent personality traits class is related to social isolation and psychological flexibility.
Methods: One-way analysis of variance, correlation analysis, and latent profile analysis were conducted on 469 adults aged 20-69 using BFI-SF, ESLI, and K-AAQ-II.
Results: First, in terms of age differences, social isolation was not statistically significant, and psychological flexibility was statistically significant, with old age being higher than other age groups. Second, each variable showed a mostly significant correlation. Social isolation showed a negative correlation with extroversion, conscientiousness, and agreeableness, and a positive correlation with neuroticism. Psychological flexibility showed a positive correlation with extroversion, openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness, and a negative correlation with neuroticism. Social isolation and psychological flexibility showed a negative correlation. Third, the latent profiles of personality traits were classified into four types: “unstable energetic” (16%), “normal average” (58%), “adaptive flexible” (18%), and “passive avoidant” (8%). Fourth, the differences in social isolation and psychological flexibility according to the latent class of personality traits were found to be significant. In social isolation, the “passive avoidant” was the highest and “adaptive flexible” the lowest, while in psychological flexibility, the “adaptive flexible” was the highest and “passive avoidant” the lowest.
Conclusions: This study predicted a relationship between social isolation and age and psychosocial variables. It broadens the comprehensive understanding of personality traits vulnerable to social isolation and personality traits with high psychological flexibility according to adult personality traits. Therefore, it has implications for counseling interventions and preventive approaches based on social isolation group considering individual differences in age, various personality traits, and psychological flexibility.
Loss-of-function of ALDH3B2 transdifferentiates human pancreatic duct cells into beta-like cells
Authors: Yi Peng , Li Jian , Lee Yu-chi , Morrow Noelle , Hollister-Lock Jennifer , Sullivan Brooke , Stewart Taylor , Wei Siying , Pereira Jessica , Lee-Papastavros Alexander , Bonner-Weir Susan , Bode Kevin , Ma Andy , He Mulin , Pan Hui , Dreyfuss Jonathan
Published: October 2024

Replenishment of pancreatic beta cells is a key to the cure for diabetes. Beta cells regeneration is achieved predominantly by self-replication especially in rodents, but it was also shown that pancreatic duct cells can transdifferentiate into beta cells. How pancreatic duct cells were transdifferentiated and whether we could manipulate the transdifferentiation to replenish beta cell mass is not well understood. Using a genome-wide CRISPR screen, we discovered that loss-of-function of ALDH3B2 is sufficient to transdifferentiate human pancreatic duct cells into functional beta-like cells. The transdifferentiated cells have significant increase in beta cell marker genes expression, secrete insulin in response to glucose, and reduce blood glucose when transplanted into diabetic mice. Our study identifies a novel gene that we could potentially target in human pancreatic duct cells to replenish beta cell mass for diabetes therapy.
Effect of Intradialysis Virtual Reality Exercise in Hemodinamic Stability: Randomized Trial
Authors: Toquero-Correa Marina , Cana-Poyatos Alicia , García-Testal Alicia , Gil-Gómez José Antonio , Benavent-Bataller Vicent , Martínez-Olmos Francisco José , Ortiz-Ramón Rafael , Lavirgen-Heras Héctor , Ortiz-Sáez Natalia , Segura-Ortí Eva
Published: October 2024

Background:
Intradialysis exercise is recommended during the first two hours of the session to avoid hemodynamic instability, but this recommendation is a barrier for the implementation of exercise during dialysis. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of intradialysis exercise in the last two hours versus the first two hours of the HD session on hemodynamic variables.
Methods
This is a randomized trial. Participants were randomized into two groups. Group A exercised within the first two hours of HD and Group B exercised within the last two hours of HD. The exercise consisted of playing a non-immersive virtual reality video game. The hemodynamic control variables (Systolic blood pressure SBP, diastolic blood pressure DBP and heart rate HR), the number of hypotension events, hypertensive crisis, and cardiac arrhythmias were recorded during the HD sessions. Other variables such as dialysis dose and molecule rebound were also recorded. A mixed linear regression model was used to analyze the results.
Results
40 patients completed the study. The SBP, DBP, and HR were compared between groups in different moments (Rest vs Exercise time) and no significant differences were shown. During the intervention period, Group A presented 16 hypotensive events, 10 hypertensive events and 1 arrhythmia event in 725 exercise sessions, while Group B presented 20 hypotensive events, 5 hypertensive events and 1 arrhythmia in 713 exercise sessions. There were no significant differences between groups. Antihypertensive drugs prescribed decreased significantly after the exercise program with similar control of SBP and HR.
Conclusion
The results showed that an intradialytic VR exercise during the last two hours of the HD session did not result in hemodynamic instability.
Combining Circadian Rhythm-Related Gene Expression and Immune Infiltration to Identify Diagnostic Biomarkers in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Yu Xiao , Zhang Xiaopeng , Bilal Hazrat , Shi Chang , Sun Lei
Published: October 2024

Current diagnostic biomarkers for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), such as troponins, often lack specificity, leading to false positives under non-cardiac conditions. Recent studies have implicated circadian rhythm and immune infiltration in the pathogenesis of AMI. This study hypothesizes that analyzing the interplay between circadian rhythm-related gene expression and immune infiltration can pinpoint more accurate diagnostic biomarkers for AMI. Our results demonstrated differential expression of 15 circadian rhythm-related genes (CRGs) between AMI patients and healthy individuals, with five key genes—JUN, NAMPT, S100A8, SERPINA1, and VCAN—emerging as central to this process. Functional enrichment analyses suggest these genes significantly influence cytokine and chemokine production in immune responses. Immune infiltration assessments using ssGSEA indicated elevated levels of neutrophils, macrophages, and eosinophils in AMI patients. Additionally, we identified potential therapeutic implications with 13 pivotal miRNAs and 10 candidate drugs targeting these genes. RT-qPCR analysis further confirmed the upregulation of these five genes under hypoxic conditions, compared to controls. Collectively, our findings highlight the critical role of CRGs in AMI, offering new insights into its diagnosis and potential therapeutic targets.