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Gender Differences in Sex Drive: Reply to Conley and Yang (2024)
Authors: Frankenbach Julius , Weber Marcel , Loschelder David D. , Kilger Helena , Friese Malte
Published: September 2024

Our meta-analysis on gender differences in sex drive found a stronger sex drive in men compared to women (Frankenbach et al., 2022). Conley and Yang (2024) criticized how we interpreted the findings and provided suggestions regarding the origins of these gender differences, an undertaking that we had refrained from doing in our original work. We concur with several important points that they made: (a) women’s sexual experiences are generally more negative than men’s, which could partly explain why men report more sex drive; (b) lack of statistical moderation by some sociocultural variables does not imply that the sex drives of men and women are generally unaffected by the social environment; and (c) gender differences in sexuality are likely smaller than they are often portrayed in research, and that the practical impact of this difference is largely unknown. Still, we reject other assertions made by Conley and Yang: (a) we did not frame our findings in support of the view that gender differences in sex drive are determined by biology; (b) we did not conflate response bias with sociocultural biases more broadly; and (c) we did not fail to incorporate and consider gendered cultural messages about sexuality in our methods and discussion. We make several suggestions about future research on these matters.
Association Between Maternal Emotion Socialization and Emotion Regulation in Adolescents with Elevated Internalizing Symptoms: Insights from Multiple-Informant Discrepancies
Authors: Zhao Junxuan , Pozzi Elena , Lin Sylvia Chu , Kehoe Christiane , Havighurst Sophie S. , Whittle Sarah
Published: September 2024

Although the relationship between parental emotion socialization and emotional competence in children and adolescents has been extensively explored, there is a lack of research investigating the association between parental emotion socialization and emotion regulation in adolescents at high risk for mental health problems. The present study examined the association between maternal emotion socialization and emotion regulation in adolescents with high levels of internalizing symptoms, using multi-informant measurements (mother-reported, adolescent-reported, observer-reported). The study also explored whether discrepancies in the report of parent emotion socialization by different informants were related to adolescent emotion regulation, in addition to factors that may contribute to informant discrepancies. Participants were 70 female adolescents (mean age = 11.46 years, SD = 0.77) with high levels of internalizing symptoms and their mothers. Maternal emotion socialization (i.e., emotion dismissing and emotion coaching) was assessed using mother- and adolescent-reported questionnaires, and via observation during an emotion discussion task. Adolescent emotion regulation was reported by mothers and adolescents, while maternal emotion regulation was self-reported. Findings showed that adolescent-reported maternal emotion coaching and dismissing were significantly related to adolescent-reported adolescent emotion regulation. Informant discrepancies were not related to adolescent emotion regulation. Mothers higher in emotion regulation difficulties reported that their emotion coaching was more congruent with adolescent- and observer-reported emotion coaching, although this effect did not reach statistical significance. Our findings highlight the value of adolescent-reported variables in parenting and adolescent emotion research. Additionally, mothers’ emotion regulation may influence their assessments of their emotion socialization behaviors.
Individual differences underlying attitudes towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
Authors: Osborne Danny , Zubielevitch Elena , Sibley Chris G
Published: September 2024

Dating back to—and even before—Adorno and colleagues’ groundbreaking work on the authoritarian personality, scholars have aimed to identify individual differences underlying (in)tolerance. Here, we argue that an individual difference approach can also help inform our understanding of attitudes toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals. We begin with a review of the foundational work on the authoritarian personality, followed by a discussion of contemporary research revealing that five-to-six personality traits explain cross-situational consistency in people’s attitudes and behaviours. Next, we present the Dual Process Model of Ideology and Prejudice to illustrate that the traits captured by the Big Five (and the Big Six) impact intergroup attitudes through individual differences in two separate, albeit correlated, social ideological attitudes: Right-wing authoritarianism (RWA) and social dominance orientation (SDO). We then provide a theoretical integration and argue that core personality traits and early socialization experiences impact attitudes toward DEI initiatives via RWA and SDO. We conclude by discussing directions for future research and imploring scholars to develop multi-pronged interventions that target both individuals who oppose inclusivity in the workplace and the underlying institutions that reinforce structural inequities.
Disentangling the component processes in complex planning impairments following ventromedial prefrontal lesions
Authors: Holton Eleanor , van Opheusden Bas , Grohn Jan , Ward Harry , Grogan John P , Lockwood Pat , Ma Ili , Ma Wei Ji , Manohar Sanjay G
Published: September 2024

Damage to ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) in humans disrupts planning abilities in naturalistic settings. However, it is unknown which components of planning are affected in these patients, including selecting the relevant information, simulating future states, or evaluating between these states. To address this question, patients with damage to vmPFC, control lesion patients, and healthy age-matched controls played Four-in-a-Row, a board game of medium planning complexity. Damage to vmPFC disrupted performance in this task compared to both control groups. We then leveraged a computational framework to assess different component processes of planning. Impairments following vmPFC damage included shallower planning depth, and a tendency to overlook game-relevant features. In a simpler planning setting involving binary choices across a short future horizon (‘Two-Step Task’), we found little evidence of planning in all groups, and no behavioural differences between groups. Taken together, these results suggest that planning impairments following vmPFC lesions are apparent in more complex state spaces, and associated with a tendency to overlook relevant information and plan less deeply into the future.
A regional study of the relationship between economic conditions, education and parity-specific fertility in Europe
Authors: Nisén Jessica , Klüsener Sebastian , Dahlberg Johan , Dommermuth Lars , Jasilioniene Aiva , Kreyenfeld Michaela , Lappegård Trude , Li Peng , Martikainen Pekka , Neels Karel , Riederer Bernhard , Riele Saskia te , Sulak Harun , Szabó Laura , Trimarchi Alessandra , Viciana Fernandez Francisco , Myrskylä Mikko
Published: September 2024

There is a longstanding interest in the link between economic conditions and fertility levels. Most research measuring economic development has focused on national-level patterns and period total fertility levels. This study aims to extend existing knowledge by carrying out a sub-national regional analysis of the link between economic conditions and parity-specific fertility, paying particular attention on the role of education. For this we look at three cohort fertility outcomes by women’s level of education: the share of women who remain childless, the mean number of children per mother, and the mean number of children per woman. As data source we use harmonized register, census, and large-scale survey data from 15 European countries. We focus on women born in the late 1960s and measure their fertility at the end of their reproductive career. This information we combine with the regional GDP per capita of their region of residence at that time. Our findings show that, conditional on having become a mother, cohort fertility associates with economic development positively at the country level among high-educated women, but not among low-educated women. At the regional level within countries, the negative association between economic development and fertility among mothers is weaker among women with higher levels of education. In contrast, childlessness tends to be higher in countries and in sub-national regions characterized by higher GDP per capita levels. These findings suggest that continued childbearing by highly educated women plays an important role in offsetting high levels of childlessness in countries and regions with favourable economic conditions in Europe.
Effects of organic fertilizers on agronomic performance of tomato (Solanum esculentum Mill) and nutrients availability in soils of Central Tanzania
Authors:   Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, Makutupora Centre, P. O. Box 1676, Dodoma, Tanzania., Sanga Daines , Mwamahonje Andekelile ,   Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, Makutupora Centre, P. O. Box 1676, Dodoma, Tanzania., Mahinda Athuman ,   University of Dar es salaam, College of Agriculture and Food Technology (CoAF), P. O. Box 35091,  Dar es salaam, Tanzania., Meya Akida ,   Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, P. O. Box 447, Arusha, Tanzania., Massawe Cornel ,   Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, Makutupora Centre, P. O. Box 1676, Dodoma, Tanzania., Massawe Prosper ,   Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), P.O. Box 4302, Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
Published: September 2024

Organic and mineral fertilizers are widely used to address low soil fertility in increasing yield of tomato. The study was conducted at Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, Makutupora, Dodoma in Tanzania to evaluate the effect of two organic fertilizers and their combinations with mineral fertilizers on improving tomato production and its subsequent nutrients availability in the soil for two consecutive cropping seasons of 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. Experimental treatments consisted of: - Organic fertilizers with; i) Chicken manure with effective microorganism alone, ii) Combination of chicken manure with effective microorganism and mineral fertilizer, iii) Cattle manure alone, iv) Combination of cattle manure and mineral fertilizer) Mineral fertilizers; Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (17:17:17), Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (27% N, 8% Ca), and control. The treatments were replicated thrice to a test crop Rio-Grande tomato variety in a complete randomized block design. Data were analyzed using Genstat version 15 software. The results showed a significant difference in fertilizers (p≤0.05) on the growth and yield of tomatoes where chicken manure with effective microorganisms resulted in taller plants than cattle manure. Combinations of chicken manure with effective microorganisms and mineral fertilizer resulted in a higher number of branches, clusters and fruits than the sole cattle manure or in combination with mineral fertilizers. Based on the results, this study, recommends the use of chicken manure with effective microorganism combined with mineral fertilizers for improved tomato fruit yield while maintaining high soil fertility.
Friction Based Robotic Driver for Programmable Bevel-tip Needles
Authors:   Imperial College London, Mechanical Engineering Department, Aktas A. , Perumal A. , Chen R. , Ko SY. , Dini D. , Baena FRY. ,   Chonnam National University, School of Mechanical Engineering
Published: September 2024

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) has advanced in the last two decades due to its benefits, such as shorter hospitalization, reduced tissue trauma, and quicker re- covery times [1], [2]. Neurosurgical MIS procedures such as biopsies, ablations, and fluid delivery/extraction often use straight catheters. The efficacy of these procedures depends on precise surgical area targeting and avoid- ing harm to surrounding tissues. Repeated instrument retraction and reinsertion can cause more tissue damage, making the procedure challenging [3]. Robotic steerable needles have become increasingly pop- ular because they can overcome the limitations caused by operator error or catheter deflection [4] and can provide access to complex anatomical features that were previously difficult to target. Development of our robotic platform for precision neurosurgery, EDEN2020 (see Fig. 1), aimed to assess the potential of Convection Enhanced Delivery of chemotherapeutics along preferential path- ways that align with anisotropic brain structures [5]. The system’s architecture and surgical workflow were tested in pre-clinical trials using the ovine model. The implan- tation was safe and demonstrated appropriate function [5]. The robotic platform uses bio-inspired steerable Pro- grammable Bevel-tip Needles (PBN) with an outer di- ameter of 2.5mm. We have been working on reducing the size of PBNs using advanced thermal drawing tech- nology. This allows us to create significantly smaller catheters, with a 1 - 1.3mm diameter, compared to traditional ones. These smaller needles lead to more precise and effective catheters [6], but pose important challenges with actuation, owning to the tiny joining surfaces involved. In the current ecosystem, lead screw mechanisms are utilized to drive each needle segment. These mechanisms are attached to wing-like structures on the surface of the segments. In a surgical setting, the PBN must be positioned close to the patient skull. However, due to size and weight limitations, the large volume and high weight of the lead screw design require the actuator to be located at the base of the robot, with flexible transmission links used to transfer the motions to the needle segments. To overcome this challenge, an alternative solution based on friction and a gear-like assembly, used to maximise the transfer of contact forces, is proposed here, to achieve a lighter and more portable drive system, suitable for our new generation of small-sized PBNs. As slip is an important consideration when employing friction to create motion, a criterion for measuring and quantifying slip, which we then utilize to investigate different designs for the needle and gears.
Needle Tracking with Single Smartphone Magnetometer and Compliant Mechanism Needle Holder
Authors:   School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, LI Hongguang , Liang Haipeng , Xu Sheng , Wood Bradford , Tse Zion Tsz Ho ,   National Institutes of Health, Bethesda
Published: September 2024

Advances in medical imaging modalities (e.g. ultrasound, computed tomography, and MRI) have led to improvements in image-guided needle interventions, such as biopsy and radiation ablation. Traditionally, radiologists would perform interventional procedures freehand under the guidance of an imaging system (i.e. to track the position of the needle during alignment and insertion). Such procedures require high motor-visual coordination from the radiologist and are time-consuming, with positional accuracy highly dependent on experience. [1]. A compliant mechanism-based device combined with a smartphone has been designed to address the shortcomings of current image-guided needle targeting systems. Smartphones are ubiquitous, with sufficient processing power for real-time data analysis, and do not require an external power supply during operation. The compliant mechanism is disposable, 3D-printed, cost- effective, and designed in such a way that it minimises tissue damage during positioning.[2] The compliant mechanism holds the needle such that there is a remote centre of motion (RCM) on the surface of the patient's skin. An RCM allows for a fixed point of entry around which the needle can be rotationally positioned, minimising possible tissue tearing that would otherwise occur due to unintended needle translation. The compliant mechanism benefits from a simple design that is compact and has great flexibility [3]. The integrated magnetometer of the smartphone is used to track the needle orientation, with real-time targeting information shown on the phone's display. This abstract presents the operating principles of the compliant mechanism-based needle targeting system with preliminary open-air test results given.
Development and Efficacy of a Novel Knee Simulator for Robotic Surgery
Authors:   2nd Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, University Hospital of Pisa, Gnazzo G. , Carbone M. ,   Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa, D'Arienzo A. , Parchi P. , Ferrari V.
Published: September 2024

Simulation in the medical field provides interactive training system set in a realistic clinical scene for training healthcare staff to increase patient safety [1]. The advantages of training by simulation are the opportunity for the learner to have reproducible and standardised experiences where they can participate actively and not as a passive observer, also it is possible to take part of the learning curve of specific tasks outside the surgery room [2]. Knee replacement surgery is nowadays a diffuse surgery, often robotics. A crucial step for a successful surgery is the ligament balancing after prosthesis mounting [3], but no realistic simulators exist. Simulation-based orthopaedic training commonly relies on physical simulators [4], given the need of realistic tactile and force feedback. Within the Next Generation EU project ECS00000017, PNRR-Tuscany Health Ecosystem we designed and developed an anatomically realistic knee simulator, introducing a ligament component addressed to training in robotic knee arthroplasty.
A Continuum Lung Stapler Leveraging Phase Changing Metal for Dexterity and Stiffness
Authors:   Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Esser Daniel S. ,   Vanderbilt University Medical Center,   Creighton University School of Medicine,   Kahlert School of Computing, University of Utah., Ertop Tayfun Efe , McCabe Emily , Maldonado Fabien , Gillaspie Erin A. , Kuntz Alan , Webster III Robert J. Webster III
Published: September 2024

Lung cancer claims over 130,000 lives per year in the USA [1]. For those with malignant tumors requiring resection, minimally invasive thoracic surgery via a video assisted or robotic approach is an alternative to highly invasive open thoracotomy (in which the chest is “cracked” pen). This involves the insertion of 3-5 ports through the chest wall and the use of a camera and instruments mounted to rigid shafts, which are used to resect tissue in a deflated lung. One of these tools is typically a stapler which is able to simultaneously cut and seal the lung tissue [2]. Tendon-driven continuum robots (TDCRs) are capable of curvilinear motions, which can add useful dexterity in constrained anatomical regions like the chest [3]. However, the inherent flexibility of TDCRs presents challenges for integrating stapler-type end effectors. Lung staplers today are typically rigid tools because they require large axial forces to be transmitted along the tool shaft to fire staples. Such forces would apply large loads to curved continuum devices, changing their shapes and moving the end effector undesirably during staple firing. Low melting point alloys (LMPA) have been explored to stiffen substantially soft robots [4] and compliant surgical devices [5], [6]. Here, we propose their use in a TDCR stapler to stiffen the tool shaft before staples are fired. Prior to stiffening, tendon actuation can provide enhanced maneuverability by curving the backbone compared to rigid staplers to position the stapler at the desired location.
Development of a Novel 3D-Printed Steerable Light Pipe for Eye Surgery
Authors:   BioInspired Technology Group, University of Delft University of Technology, Delft, Lussenburg Kirsten , Breedveld Paul , Sakes Aimée
Published: September 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing provides significant flexibility in the creation of intricate shapes and mechanisms. This capability is particularly advantageous in applications involving miniature, high- precision instruments, such as those used in eye surgery. AM offers numerous benefits, including the ability to produce customized products and increased complexity. However, the primary challenges associated with AM in miniature applications lie in the constraints of manufacturing size and the accuracy limitations of current 3D printers [1,2]. In the realm of eye surgery, where instruments and components are exceptionally small, the majority of currently available AM technologies struggle to produce features at this scale. While progress has been made in nanoscale AM methods like 2-photon lithography, these techniques are limited to sub-millimetre build volumes [3]. For applications in the millimetre-scale range, such as those for eye surgery, only a few print methods are potentially suitable. Among the commercially available AM techniques, vat photopolymerization processes boast some of the highest reported resolutions, currently reaching as small as 25 μm [3-5]. However, when the size of parts or features approach the maximum resolution, limitations in accuracy become apparent. The final accuracy of a part will be influenced by many factors, such as the material, process parameters and even the specific 3D printer [6]. In this paper, we describe a novel way to develop an ultraslender steerable light pipe for use during eye surgery, nicknamed Acci, using conventional 3D print technology. The function of a light pipe is to illuminate the inside of the globe of the eye during surgical procedures. As of now, only rigid light pipes exist for eye surgery. By adding steerability, the light can be directed more precisely to the surgical location without placing high forces on the trocar, as well as prevent shadows caused by the other instruments.
Enhancing TAVI Robot Flexibility Using Semi-Extensible Materials
Authors:   1Univ. Lille, Inria, CNRS, Flavie Przybylski ,   Caranx Medical,   3IA, Yinoussa Adagolodjo , Jeremie Dequidt , Christian Duriez , Pierre Berthet-Rayne
Published: September 2024

Global demographic aging poses a major challenge to healthcare systems, intensified by the significant increase in medical needs specific to the elderly population. To address these increasing demands and minimize risks associated with medical vascular interventions, such as aortic valve stenosis pathology [1], prioritizing less invasive approaches has become imperative. In this context, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has emerged as a significant advancement, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional cardiac surgery [2]. To optimize the precision and efficiency of this procedure, the use of a growing robot [3] stands out as an innovative approach. Its ability to deploy from the inside ensures flexibility tailored to the unique morphology of each patient, thus reducing the risks of tissue perforation. Inspired by the work of Li et al. [4], a cadaveric clinical test was undertaken, implementing an 8 mm diameter growing robot made from silicone-coated Ripstop Nylon and pressurized with an iodine solution (Fig.1). The results of these trials revealed difficulties in navigating through narrow anatomical areas such as stenosis. Con- sequently, a study on the compliance of growing robots was undertaken, exploring the use of various materials with different properties.
Tip Force Estimation of a Hybrid Manipulator for Lower GI Interventions
Authors:   Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Leung Fung Flora ,   Chow Yuk Ho Technology Centre for Innovative Medicine,   Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong,   The Hamlyn Centre of Robotic Surgery,   Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London, Borvorntanajanya Korn , Chen Kaiwen , Franco Enrico , Baena Ferdinando Rodriguez y , Chiu Philip Wai Yan , Yam Yeung
Published: September 2024

Haptic feedback for robotic surgery requires force in- formation from the patient-side manipulator with high fidelity [1]. Conventional force sensors for tip force measurement in compact, tendon-driven surgical manip- ulators face challenges in miniaturization, sterilization, and cost-effectiveness. Sensor-less tip force estimation from surgical images and intrinsic joint-level informa- tion is feasible but faces difficulties in generalization due to transmission loss caused by friction in actuation lines. This is especially true for flexible manipulators for endoscopic surgeries, where unpredictable shape- dependent friction losses occur due to the unknown sheath shape through the torturous natural orifices. This work presents a tip force estimation method for a novel hybrid manipulator designed for lower gastrointestinal (GI) interventions. The proposed system, integrating a soft robot with a tendon-driven continuum effector, al- lows for accurate tip contact force estimation unaffected by the long flexible sheath. Additionally, it eliminates the need for a sensor at the tip of the manipulator.
Adapting Ultra-NeRF for Practical Application: 3D Reconstruction of Live Tissue from Porcine Subjects
Authors:   Carnegie Mellon University, Bal Ananya , Wysocki Magdalena ,   Technical University of Munich, Azampour Mohammad Farid , Navab Nassir , Choset Howie , Galeotti John
Published: September 2024

Skilled sonographers have the incredible ability to look at 2D ultrasound images and re-create in their minds a 3D understanding of the anatomy they are investigat- ing. Given the noisy images and the limited context of tomographic slices, creating a 3D model from 2D images is undeniably challenging. In the context of robotic ultrasound systems, building 3D volumes of the tissue conventionally relies on compounding, where images taken at various robot poses fill the voxels in a 3D volume [1], [2], [3]. However compounding uses interpolation to fill the inherent gaps in the 3D volumes [4], and current interpolation methods tend to not generalize well. Interpolation methods often require hand-tuned parameters or are tailored to the specific anatomy. Further, interpolation over large gaps can pro- duce implausible content in the compounded volumes [5]. Finally, storing and manipulating these volumes also demands considerable memory. These fundamental challenges with typical volume reconstruction methods motivated the development of Ultra-NeRF [6], a neural implicit representation for med- ical ultrasound. It estimates tissue properties from multi- view image data and learns an implicit 3D ultrasound volume. The method yields smooth interpolation and physically plausible novel views. Ultra-NeRF has pre- viously only been tested on relatively simple ultrasound images, either generated from simulations or robotically captured from medical phantoms. In order to test the applicability of Ultra-NeRF to real world in-vivo data, we applied the method to ultrasound images captured robotically from live pigs. It was observed that Ultra- NeRF did not capture high-frequency features well, struggled with seamless interpolation between obser- vations and produced artifacts caused due to unstable regression.
Development of a Flexible Tissue Resection Device for Robotic Intracranial Tumour Removal
Authors:   Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Bomben Matteo , Kang Paul H. ,   nstitute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Looi Thomas ,   Wilfred and Joyce Posluns Centre for Image-guided Innovation and Therapeutic Intervention, The Hospital for Sick Children, Matsuura Naomi , Drake James
Published: September 2024

In recent decades, use of an endoscopic approach to resect intraventricular brain tumours has increased in frequency given the promise of reduced morbidity and shorter recovery times [1]. This trend has partly been facilitated by the introduction of motorized tissue shavers, which use oscillating blades to fragment the tumour while simultaneously removing these fragments via aspiration [2], [3]. Unfortunately, existing shavers possess straight, rigid, shafts. As a result, the shaver must be angled or pivoted to reach the entirety of a tumour, an action that compresses adjacent brain tissue [4]. Thus, endoscopic tumour resection can damage neurological structures and, due to the limits placed on pivot angle, is associated with incomplete tumour resection. To increase a surgeon’s range-of-motion during endoscopic procedures without relying on tool pivoting, curvilinear neurosurgical robots are being developed. Of particular interest, given its small diameter, is the concentric tube robot (CTR) [5]. CTRs consist of pre- curved, super-elastic tubes that are nested concentrically and translated/rotated to control tip pose. However, existing straight, rigid shavers are not CTR-compatible as they would deform the shape of the pre-curved tubes if inserted through them. As such, the objective of this research is to develop a novel tissue shaver that is flexible and thus CTR-compatible.
Introduction: On the Concept of Journeying
Authors: Gontarz Beata , Maj Anna
Published: September 2024

The plethora of existing concepts of journeying, as explored by the authors of articles collected in the present issue of RIAS, reveals the multifaceted nature of travel, irreducible to physical mobility alone. Despite their differences, all forms of travel share common elements, including leaving home, facing risks, stepping out of comfort zones, and encountering logistical challenges, which renders journeying a significant component of existential experience. Involving aporetic encounters with the unfamiliar, travels allow for the deconstruction of stereotypes, offering not only opportunities for the revision of ossified perspectives, but also opening space for philosophical self-exploration. Literature and visual culture throughout different eras have captured these insights, from travel diaries and reports to cartographic works, paintings, photographs, and modern digital media such as travel vlogs and virtual reality. These records reflect the multidimensionality of the “truth” of their times, testifying to the material reality of a given time and place, but also revealing cultural prejudices and the particularities of the dominant discourse of the time. The authors of the texts in this volume reconstruct historical worlds, uncovering new aspects of literature and cultural artifacts, and offering fresh perspectives on travel and journeys as depicted in literary and visual narratives of the Americas since the Spanish Conquest until the first decades of the 21st-century.
A Survey of Iowa Beef x Dairy Calf Raisers and Feedlot Operators to Further Describe Challenges Related to Finishing Beef x Dairy Crossbreds
Authors: Schwab Denise L. , Dahlke Garland R. , Doran Beth E. , Thomson Daniel U.
Published: September 2024

The beef on dairy industry has made progress in changing the type and quality of the Beef x Dairy (BXD) crossbred animal, but there is still room for improvement. Information about the conformation and performance of BXD cattle must be shared with the dairy producer concerning the selection of beef sires based on carcass merit and performance. Additional research is needed to help dairy producers select beef bulls based on growth, performance, and carcass merit without compromising calving ease.    Dairies and calf ranches realize the importance of colostrum management for bull calves and are willing to invest in colostrum monitoring and testing for passive immunity. Calf raisers are interested in knowing more about milk replacer quality, starter rations, and nutrition for optimum calf growth. Health protocols are becoming even more important for the young calf as well as the recently weaned calf. Communication between the dairy operation and the feedlot is an important key to success.
Feedlot operators realize the advantages of BXD calves including a consistent supply, lower-cost feeder calves, and improved performance compared with straightbred dairy calves. They also recognize the high-quality grades of BXD carcasses and the opportunity for more of these crossbreds to capture high-quality premiums.  These finishing operations continue to seek new research on nutritional programs to optimize growth while preserving rumen health and reducing liver abscesses. They also are looking for an ideal implant strategy for the BXD animal as it is unique from fed beef and dairy animals. Health continues to be a major issue with the BXD calf.
The Influence of Motivation and Work Experience on Employee Performance at a Logistics Service and Hinterland Development Company
Authors: Aulia I Shafira , Keke Yulianti , Susanthi Novi Indah , Veronica Veronica
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze and determine the influence between motivation and work experience on the performance of employees of PT. Multi Terminal Indonesia. This study uses a quantitative method, and the data used is primary data obtained by distributing questionnaires. In addition, this study also uses secondary data obtained from several articles, journals, and similar research. In this study using 78 respondents with a tolerance level of 10% on the Slovin formula, and using a probability sampling technique with a simple random sampling approach. The data analysis technique used in this study is instrument testing with validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and hypothesis testing through the coefficient of determination test, t test, and f test using SPSS 27. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant influence between motivation and work experience variables on the performance of employees of PT. Multi Terminal Indonesia. As well as simultaneously motivation and work experience affect the performance of employees of PT. Multi Terminal Indonesia..
The Determinants Factors of Customer Loyalty with Customer Satisfaction as the Mediating Role: A Case Study of J&T Express Service in JABODETABEK
Authors: Havidz Ikramina Larasati Hazrati , Rahmansyah Nizar , Wiratih Hernawati W. Retno , Havidz Hazimi Bimaruci Hazrati
Published: September 2024

The rapid growth of technology, has an impact on logistics services. The need for logistics services has also increased many times along with the increasing number of consumers who shop online. Logistics services play a central role in the e-commerce business. Therefore, the study has purpose to determine the customer loyalty of a particular logistic service at Indonesia. The customer of J&T Express reside around JABODETABEK was taken as the study objective. SmartPLS was the analytical tools used to analyzed the primary data. The study found that Service Quality and customer satisfaction signified a positive and significant relationship on the customer loyalty. Customer satisfaction is determined by Service Quality. Customer satisfaction is signified under the study to possessed a partial mediating role in determining the Service Quality on the customer loyalty.
Designing a Livestock Ecosystem Platform for Smallholders Farmers
Authors: Faza Iqbal , Jasmine Tamara Latifah
Published: September 2024

This research aims to develop and create a simple of user-friendly marketplace platform called “Pasar Kebo” for the farming (livestock) ecosystem in Kudus Regency as well as testing the effectiveness of the product. With this platform, it is hoped to create an integrated farming ecosystem, thereby creating an efficient supply chain management system. This will make it easier for smallholder farmers to obtain livestock production facilities to sell their livestock products in the market. So this will certainly improve the welfare of the livestock ecosystem members. For the government, this platform can be useful to provide accurate data in the mapping and monitoring of animal production, as well as a basis for the implementation of appropriate policies in the livestock sector. Data collection was accomplished through direct interviews with several Kudus breeders as well as observations at the Office of Agriculture in the Kudus Regency livestock sector.This research is longitudinal, so it will be carried out in stages, and each stage uses a different method. For this step, we tried to develop a prototype. For the next stage, it will be developed until this breeding ecosystem market platform is really perfectly realized.
Reduction in Damage of Goods Through Review on The Process of Shipping Goods in A Logistics Transportation Company
Authors: Maulani Syifa Fajar , Istiqomah Farah , Safitri Reny Eka , Mauluddin Fikri Muhammad , Maldini Muhammad Hilal , Nurzahran Arkan
Published: September 2024

Pada era industrialisasi modern seperti saat ini perusahaan jasa pengiriman barang sangat memerlukan proses yang efektif dalam rangkaian aktivitasnya untuk memperlancar pendistribusian barang. perusahaan jasa pengiriman barang diharuskan untuk lebih memperhatikan aspek-aspek seperti kualitas, biaya dan juga waktu. Dalam suatu perusahaan logistik adanya kerusakan barang merupakan hal yang sangat mungkin terjadi. Seperti halnya yang terjadi di PT XYZ. Jika kerusakan tersebut di kemudian hari berkemungkinan akan terjadi maka hal itu dapat menyebabkan penurunan kualitas pelayanan perusahaan yang bisa mengakibatkan kerugian bahkan kehilangan pelanggan. Untuk itu dilakukan upaya dalam meminimalisir kerusakan barang saat pengiriman. Berlandaskan uraian-uraian tersebut adanya penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana alur pengiriman dalam PT XYZ dan bagaimana upaya ataupun cara mereduksi kerusakan barang pada pengiriman di PT XYZ. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam mereduksi kerusakan barang dalam proses pengiriman barang pada PT. XYZ dapat diminimalisir dengan tersedianya perangkat dan sistem terintegrasi berupa Driver Management System (DMS), Transportation Management System (TMS), Fleet Management System (FMS) serta adanya sistem ODDO, yaitu sebuah sistem ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) yang membantu mereka mengatur operasi rantai pasokan, perawatan, dan proses akuntansi. Selain dari hal tersebut, perusahaan transportasi logistik dengan customernya terlebih dahulu membuat perjanjian kesepakatan kerjasama bisnis sebagai antisipasi jika nantinya ada sesuatu yang merugikan kedua belah pihak. Adapun rekomendasi yang peneliti sarankan untuk perusahaan yaitu melakukan pemasangan bantalan (dunnage) agar barang tidak bergeser ketika dalam perjalanan.
Analysis of Spare Parts Inventory Control Using Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Method at PT Astra International Tbk. Toyota Sales Operation AUTO2000 Bogor Siliwangi
Authors: Noorzaman Sandi , Kartikasari Maya Andini , Abdi Muhammad Danawan Esa
Published: September 2024

Along with the development of the current technological era is developing very quickly, one of which is land transportation, especially four-wheeled vehicles. From year to year vehicle technology is increasingly advanced so that it attracts people to have use for transportation or goods transportation purposes. However, along with its use, the vehicle needs regular maintenance so that it is always in prime condition and safe when driving. Therefore, companies engaged in vehicle maintenance and repair services need to prepare for the availability of spareparts to meet the needs of their customers. The type of research used is descriptive research. The data used in this study consists of primary data and secondary data that are qualitative in nature related to spareparts inventory. By using the EOQ method the company can save the total cost of inventory for tmo syn 10w-40sn 1lt around 85% or Rp. 2,652,961, tmo syn 10w-40sn 4lt about 89% or Rp. 2,774,200, element sa oil filter around 95% or Rp. 2,904,527, pad kit disc brake fr around 90% or Rp. 1,631,944 and 34b19r hybrid battery around 88% or Rp. 1,202,923.
Application of Analytical Hierarchy Method in Selection of Raw Material Suppliers at PT Integrated Services Claims
Authors: Setiawan Endra , Irwansyah Irwansyah
Published: September 2024

Raw material prices are an important concern for companies in creating cost efficiencies. Price is one of the purchasing considerations, prices that are too low make buyers doubt the quality of goods to make purchases and vice versa, prices that are too expensive make buyers switch to other vendors. PT. Klaai Integrated Services is a company engaged in the catering industry that serves several large companies in Bekasi Regency such as PT. Unilever Indonesia, PT. Astra Honda Motor, PT. Suzuki Indomobil Motor, PT. Kalbe Farma, Tbk, PT. Yasulor Indonesia and others. PT. Integrated Services Claims are very selective in vendor selection. The high frequency of changing vendors every month was allegedly influenced by price differences between several vendors, so the company took the initiative to switch to vendors with more competitive prices. This study aims to determine the priority order of criteria and suppliers to be selected for purchasing raw materials at PT Klaai Jasa Terkomunikasi. This research is a descriptive research with the method approach used, namely descriptive qualitative and quantitative research. Data collection was carried out by observing, interviewing and distributing questionnaires by means of data analysis using the AHP approach. The results of this study indicate that the most influential criteria in the selection of wood suppliers at PT Klaai Jasa TerIntegrated are quality criteria with a weight of 0.486, while for the second priority, namely price criteria with a weight of 0.371, and delivery accuracy is the third priority with a weight of 0.143.
Analysis of the Implementation of PTOS-M (Pelindo Terminal Operation - Multipurpose) at PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok Branch Cirebon
Authors: Ayutia Yolla , J.Najoan Denny , Fatimah Aida Nur
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of implementing PTOS-M (Pelindo Terminal Operation System-Multipurpose) at PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok Branch Cirebon using the SWOT analysis method (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat). SWOT analysis was carried out using the IFAS (Internal Factor Analysis Strategy) matrix, which describes the strengths and weaknesses of PTOS-M, and the EFAS (External Factor Analysis System) matrix, which describes the opportunities and threats factors. From the results of the data analysis, obtained a total score of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and each obtained the highest strength weight of 3.8, the highest weakness weight of 1.6, the highest opportunity weight of 3.4, and the highest threat weight of 1.6. The average total score on the IFAS matrix is 2.2, while the EFAS matrix is 1.8. The result of this study is that PTOS-M is very influential on the company and it is highly recommended if this system is good to be implemented in all branches.
Material Planning and Inventory Control in the Nutrition Service Unit at Ummi Hospital Bogor
Authors: Kartikasari Maya Andini
Published: September 2024

Inventory management is a critical component of supply chain management that involves the planning, controlling, and overseeing of inventory levels to ensure the availability of materials while minimising costs. Proper inventory management ensures that essential food supplies are always available, allowing the hospital to provide consistent and varied meal options tailored to patient needs. Effective inventory management also ensures that there are no disruptions in meal service due to stockouts and avoids the capital and storage issues related to overstocking. This study aims to provide solutions to hospitals in terms of planning and controlling materials for the 2024 budget year so that hospitals can improve in terms of inventory management. The economic order quantity model is used to determine the optimal number of orders to be made to maintain inventory at a certain level while optimising inventory costs. The result showed that the optimal order quantity for chicken meat is 41 kg, beef is 21 kg, and rice is 112 kg, and the inventory cost incurred due to the stock is Rp. 170,000, Rp. 268,000, and Rp. 191,400, respectively.
10.31391/CCLT7859.3
Authors: Arboleda Gómez Rubiela
Published: September 2024

En el acercamiento este libro me han asaltado inquietudes como estas: ¿qué es una adicción? ¿qué significa ser una persona con adicción?, ¿qué adicciones se legitiman y cuáles son sancionadas? ¿qué mueve a la estigmatización y a la invisibilización de prácticas que pueden denominarse adictivas? Los capítulos aquí reunidos ofrecen pistas para responder a estas y otras preguntas, y dan cuenta de las dimensiones que rodean a las subjetividades rotuladas como adictos y sus acciones. Dulce María Valencia Vega, Elba Noemí Gómez Gómez, Sofía Cervantes Rodríguez, María del Pilar Rodríguez Martínez, Pedro Briones Casillas, Eugenia Catalina Casillas Arista, Casimiro Arce Arriaga y Frida de la Paz Avila plantean alternativas terapéuticas, académicas, institucionales y comunitarias para comprender la problemática en su densidad social y pública. He podido identificar resonancias en su discurso que permiten trazar líneas de fuerza que atraviesan el texto de dos modos: por un lado, perfilan la adicción desde sus constitutivos; por otro, proponen estrategias para la atención de esta. Las trayectorias y discusiones de quienes escribieron este libro lo avalan en calidad de aporte transdisciplinar a las reflexiones en torno a la tensión entre las adicciones y las emociones.
La prevención en el campo de las adicciones: escenarios imaginados
Authors: Rodríguez Martínez María del Pilar
Published: September 2024

Hablar de prevención en el campo de las adiciones es adentrarse en un terreno que a pesar de no brindar todas las respuestas, se muestra como ese camino que ofrece la posibilidad de ampliar las miradas, de dar un paso atrás, de releer el problema y contemplar el fenómeno adictivo desde una posición que no se limita a buscar su entendimiento o alternativas para rehabilitar a una persona que ha caído en la obscuridad de una adicción sino que nos lanza a la anticipación de la conducta adictiva.
El sujeto adicto. Más allá del estigma y la exclusión
Authors: Gómez Gómez Elba Noemí , Carretero Jiménez Martha Leticia
Published: September 2024

El fenómeno de las adicciones es un problema complejo que afecta todos los aspectos de la vida de la persona que experimenta esta condición, ya que trastoca sus vínculos más significativos. El problema de las adicciones no es un problema individual, en él se encuentran implicados todos los sectores de la sociedad en corresponsabilidad. Dar cuenta de la persona adicta y su circunstancia no es un asunto sencillo, demanda una particular vigilancia para no caer en reduccionismos y sesgos disciplinares; es una tarea que requiere una mirada cuidadosa e interdisciplinar para no etiquetar, no prescribir y no generalizar, para no ser apologético, ni fatalista. La vida de una persona adicta es tan valiosa como cualquier otra vida; el reto es abordarle como una historia social y a la adicción como un problema de época que se hizo vida en la existencia de un sujeto.