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ASSOCIAÇÃO DO RISCO CARDIOVASCULAR E NÍVEL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA COM A PRÁTICA DE CAMINHADA SEM SUPERVISÃO
Authors: Oliveira David Michel , Vignoto Fernandes Eduardo , Lucena da Silva Marianne , Gouvêa-Silva Luiz Fernando , Geremias Macedo Anderson , Lúcia Marques Mara , Miller Pêssoa Filho Dalton
Published: March 2024

Objetivou-se verificar a efetividade da caminhada sem supervisão (CSS) sobre condições de saúde e nível de atividade física (AF) de 192 mulheres e 126 homens com idade média de 45,8 ± 14,7 e 48,6 ± 16,1 anos. Utilizou-se o questionário do American College Sport Medicine and American Heart Association e o International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), e avaliou-se o Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) e circunferência abdominal (CA). A maioria não apresentou histórico de problemas cardíacos. Observou-se prevalência de falta de ar (p<0,001) e disfunção na tireoide (p<0,003) entre as mulheres. O sexo feminino apresentou menor risco cardiovascular (p<0,0001) e pelo IPAQ mais ativas (p<0,0001). Independente do sexo houve menor prevalência de diabetes (p<0,03), doenças respiratórias (p<0,04) e uso de medicamentos (p<0,002) entre os indivíduos fisicamente ativos. A CSS foi efetiva na CA dos homens, associada com menor risco cardiovascular e contribuiu para classificação das mulheres como fisicamente ativas, reduziu as chances de histórico de problemas cardíacos, menor prevalência de doenças e consumo de medicamentos entre os sexos. Mas, não foi efetiva para redução das chances de associação da falta de ar e problemas da tireoide nas mulheres. Mesmo com os benefícios apontados, é indispensável a prática supervisionada de AF.
Synthesis of Graphene from Pencils Graphite Via Electrochemical Exfoliation Method as a Cu-Foil Coating on the Anode-Free Lithium-Ion Battery
Authors: Nur Aida Neka , Ikhsanudin Muhammad , Jamaludin Anif , Nur'aini Anafi , Septiani Eka Lutfi , Widiyandari Hendri
Published: March 2024

The Anode-free Li-ion Battery (AFLB) is an alternative to a new Li-ion battery model that offers high energy density at the same battery size as conventional models. Uncontrolled dendrite growth inactive the lithium deposition, resulting in decreased specific capacity, shortened lifecycle, and reduced coulombic efficiency. This work reported the utilization of graphene derived from pencil graphite for coating Cu foil as a current collector in AFLBs, to mitigate the formation of lithium dendrites and enhance battery capacity. The graphene-coated Cu foil exhibits a specific capacity of 143 mAh/g, representing a 20 mAh/g increase compared to batteries lacking a graphene coating. The coulombic efficiency of the battery with graphene coating in the charging and discharging process for three cycles is 84.53% in the 1st cycle, 101.44% in the 2nd cycle, and 98.58% in the 3rd cycle.
Effect of Adhesive-Particle Ratio and Avocado Seed Filler on the Characteristics of Particleboard Made from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches
Authors: Lubis Mirna Rahmah , Razi Fachrul , Salsabilla Tasha , Kausar Kausar , Husein Fezi Rizky
Published: March 2024

Conservation efforts in Indonesian forests have become a development priority crucial for maintaining ecosystem balance, coupled with the endeavor to preserve the judicious use of wood. The demand for wood increases with its development, but its diminishing availability poses challenges for the industry. Efforts to reduce this impact involve finding environmentally friendly solutions, namely by utilizing waste to create new products. Therefore, this study focuses on reprocessing oil palm fruit bunches into particleboard using polyvinyl acetate and dibutyl phthalate as adhesives. The variables studied include the adhesive/particle ratio and the percentage of avocado seed filler. The resulting composite was tested for modulus of rupture, moisture content, modulus of elasticity, thickness swelling, density, and tensile strength. These results show that particleboard with an adhesive/particle ratio of 1.6 and 2% avocado seeds can enhance modulus of rupture, thickness swelling, moisture content, and density under the SNI 03- 2105-2006 standard.
Pengaruh Variasi Konsentrasi Gliserol pada Ekstraksi Glukomanan dari Umbi Porang (Amorphophallus oncophyllus)
Authors: Kusumaningsih Triana , Prahastiwi Melinia Puspita , Suryanti Venty
Published: March 2024

Kandungan glukomanan yang tinggi pada umbi tanaman porang (Amorphophallus oncophyllus) telah menjadikannya sebagai salah satu sumber glukomanan potensial di Indonesia. Glukomanan yang dikenal dengan kandungan gulanya yang rendah, dapat menjadi makanan pengganti beras yang sehat. Penelitian ini berfokus pada ekstraksi glukomanan menggunakan gliserol, penentuan kadar proksimat, dan penilaian kadar kalsium oksalat dalam glukomanan. Gliserol cairan yang tidak berwarna, tidak berbau, berasa manis, dan tidak beracun, digunakan dalam proses ekstraksi. Ekstraksi glukomanan melibatkan maserasi dengan berbagai konsentrasi gliserol (45, 65, dan 85% v/v). Proses maserasi dilakukan dengan pengadukan pada 12.000 rpm selama 1 jam, diulang dua kali, dan diikuti dengan tiga kali pencucian dengan air suling. Untuk mengurangi kadar kalsium oksalat pada umbi porang, dilakukan perendaman dalam larutan NaCl 10% dan 20% (b/v) pada suhu 80°C selama 30 menit. Konsentrasi gliserol 85% (v/v) memberikan hasil yang optimal untuk ekstraksi glukomanan, menghasilkan glukomanan dengan kandungan 61,2%. Analisis proksimat menunjukkan glukomanan dengan kadar lemak 0,29%; protein 2,33%; karbohidrat 9,41%; air 9,40%; dan abu 2,08%. Konsentrasi NaCl yang paling efektif untuk menurunkan kadar kalsium oksalat adalah 20%, yang menghasilkan penurunan kadar kalsium oksalat sebesar 88,44%.

 

Effect of Glycerol Concentration Variation on Glucomannan Extraction from Porang Tubers (Amorphophallus oncophyllus). Due to the high glucomannan content in its tubers, the porang plant (Amorphophallus oncophyllus) emerges as a potential glucomannan source in Indonesia. Glucomannan, known for its low sugar content, can serve as a healthy rice substitute. This study focuses on glucomannan extraction using glycerol, determining proximate levels, and assessing calcium oxalate levels in glucomannan. Glycerol, a colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting, and non-toxic liquid, was employed in the extraction process. Glucomannan extraction involved maceration with varying glycerol concentrations (45, 65, and 85% v/v). Maceration, accompanied by stirring at 12,000 rpm for 1 hour, was repeated twice, followed by three washes with distilled water. To reduce calcium oxalate levels in porang tubers, soaking using 10% and 20% (w/v) NaCl solution at 80°C for 30 minutes was carried out. An 85% (v/v) glycerol concentration yielded optimal results for glucomannan extraction, producing glucomannan with a content of 61.2%. Proximate analysis indicated glucomannan with 0.29% fat, 2.33% protein, 9.41% carbohydrates, 9.40% water, and 2.08% ash content. The most effective NaCl concentration for reducing calcium oxalate content was 20%, resulting in an 88.44% reduction in calcium oxalate levels
Comprehensive Analysis and Rehabilitation of a Slow-Moving Landslide in Vietnam Using Laboratory and Field Measurements
Authors: Do Tuan-Nghia , Nguyen Lan Chau , Congress Surya Sarat Chandra , Puppala Anand J.
Published: March 2024

Landslides govern the evolution of landforms and pose a serious threat across the globe, especially in mountainous areas. In the northwestern area of Vietnam, a slow-moving landslide occurred near an important economic road corridor in Caumay Ward, Sapa Town, Laocai Province. In December 2019, some serious cracks were observed at a construction site near this landslide. Since this phenomenon could cause not only loss of life but also damage to the properties located downhill, the construction was abandoned until the slope was rehabilitated. Geological investigations, laboratory tests, and surface displacement monitoring were conducted to understand the failure mechanism. The analysis results showed that the anthropogenic activities associated with the rising groundwater level due to frequent rainfall events, owing to climate change, had contributed to the sliding of the sloping soil mass. The rehabilitation works at the failed area were conducted chronologically in two stages: (1) backfilling at the downhill area; demolishing two villas located within the sliding area to reduce surcharge; constructing an anchor system in the uphill area, and (2) constructing the anchored wall at the downhill area. During the rehabilitation works, the Caumay landslide was observed to initially undergo gradual movement and then stabilize at the end of the first stage of the rehabilitation works. The rehabilitation techniques adopted at the failed site were validated using both numerical analysis and field measurements. The anchor reinforcement methodology adopted in this study is expected to help agencies and the public in stabilizing landslide-prone areas for residential and other infrastructure construction.
Perencanaan Pembangunan Infrastruktur Berbasis SDGs (Pilar Lingkungan Hidup) di Kabupaten Bojonegoro
Authors: Laili Tarjibu Azizatul
Published: March 2024

This research aims to find out and analyze how the SDGs-based development planning system on the environmental development pillar. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods, data collected through interviews and observations at the Regional Development Planning Agency (BAPPEDA), the Environmental Agency (DLH), and several communities directly affected by infrastructure development in Bojonegoro Regency. The data analysis method was carried out using the Miles and Huberman method, which has three stages of analysis. The theory of the planning process proposed by Berry (1993) in Mahi and Trigunarso (2017) was used in this study. The results showed that infrastructure development planning has been carried out in Bojonegoro Regency, but the existence of infrastructure development programs shows that these programs affect environmental conditions, especially affecting the proportion of green open space (RTH). Overall, the infrastructure development plan in Bojonegoro Regency has not fulfilled the perspectives in the SDGs, especially in the environmental development pillar.
Advancing Democratic Engagement in Indonesia's Treaty Ratification Process
Authors: Hamdani Fathul , Asmara M. Galang , Zunnuraeni
Published: March 2024

This study explores the application of the 'meaningful participation' principle in the formation of laws ratifying international agreements in Indonesia, with a focus on social, economic, and environmental sectors. The research adopts a normative legal methodology, utilizing statutory and conceptual approaches to analyze relevant legislation, court decisions, and academic literature. The findings reveal a significant imbalance in public participation in the ratification process, primarily characterized by a top-down approach with minimal substantive dialogue with affected community groups. Despite constitutional provisions allowing the President to establish agreements without ratification, meaningful public participation in legislative and ratification processes remains limited. The study emphasizes the need for open public consultations, active involvement of non-governmental organizations, and private sector engagement to achieve policies that reflect the comprehensive interests and aspirations of the populace. It highlights the importance of community involvement, transparency, economic-environmental balance, and inclusive approaches in influencing meaningful participation levels. The research calls for recommendations to the Government and Parliament to foster more qualitative and significant public participation in the ratification process, aligning Indonesia with international principles of meaningful participation in social, economic, and environmental law. This approach is crucial for Indonesia, as the world's third-largest democracy, to promote meaningful public participation in policy-making, especially in ratifying international agreements impacting the broader society. Highlights: Imbalanced Participation: Dominance of a top-down approach with minimal public dialogue in treaty ratification. NGOs and Private Sector: Essential roles in representing diverse societal interests in legislative processes. Legal and Democratic Alignment: Need for transparent and inclusive law-making, balancing economic and environmental aspects. Keywords: Meaningful Participation, International Treaty Ratification, Public Involvement, Legislative Process, Indonesian Democracy
Application of Capital Punishment for Narcotics Offenders in the Perspective of Responsive Law
Authors: Pahlevi Muhammad Alief Yunas , Haruni Catur Wido , Prasetyo Said Noor
Published: March 2024

This study employs a normative legal research method, grounded in the Nonet and Selznick theory of responsive law, to examine the implementation of capital punishment for narcotics offenders in Indonesia. Evaluating the punitive measures through the lens of responsiveness to societal goals, participation of vulnerable groups, and legal institutions' balanced response, the research highlights the need for a nuanced approach. Findings indicate that the current use of capital punishment lacks effectiveness and contradicts human rights principles. The study suggests a reassessment, prioritizing rehabilitation and decriminalization for a more humane and sustainable approach to combating narcotics trafficking.
Highlights: 

The study reevaluates the application of capital punishment for narcotics crimes in Indonesia through the lens of responsive legal principles.
Findings underscore the ineffectiveness of the current punitive measures and their conflict with human rights norms.
The research advocates for a reconsideration of the approach, emphasizing rehabilitation and decriminalization to achieve a more humane and sustainable strategy against narcotics trafficking.

Keywords: Capital Punishment, Narcotics Offenses, Responsive Law, Human Rights, Rehabilitation.
La abstracción favorece el bienestar subjetivo y reduce las conductas de riesgo en adolescentes con escasez económica relativa
Authors: Caballero Amparo , Laforêt Bronwyn , Carrera Pilar
Published: March 2024

Investigaciones previas muestran que cuando las personas se perciben en escasez económica su estilo de pensamiento se vuelve más concreto. La teoría del nivel de constructo señala que pensar en concreto implica centrarse más en las consecuencias a corto plazo de los comportamientos y se asocia con atender más a las dificultades del contexto, menor autocontrol y mayores comportamientos de riesgo. Este estudio plantea comprender los factores que afectan al bienestar subjetivo y a los comportamientos de riesgo en adolescentes con alta percepción de escasez económica relativa.Respondieron al cuestionario 463 alumnos (12-18 años), 264 mujeres, de colegios públicos madrileños (España). Los adolescentes con mayor percepción de escasez económica relativa presentaron un estilo más concreto, menor bienestar subjetivo y reportaron más comportamientos de riesgo en el pasado y más intención futura. Los participantes con un estilo de pensamiento más concreto y percepción de escasez económica relativa alta presentaron el menor bienestar subjetivo y conductas de riesgo más frecuentes, en comparación con aquellos con un estilo más abstracto y percepción de escasez económica relativa alta, y con cualquier estilo de pensamiento y percepción de escasez económica relativa baja. Se deberían desarrollar intervenciones escolares para adolescentes vulnerables, especialmente con percepción de escasez económica relativa alta, centrándose en promover un estilo más abstracto, para reducir sus comportamientos de riesgo y aumentar su bienestar subjetivo. Los resultados destacan la vulnerabilidad (menor bienestar subjetivo y más riesgo) de los adolescentes con alta percepción de escasez económica relativa frente a sus iguales. Sin embargo, los resultados también indican que un estilo de pensamiento abstracto puede servir como factor protector, sugiriendo un nuevo enfoque de intervención para promover la salud de los adolescentes.
Basic psychological needs and coping among tenants at risk of eviction
Authors: Edwards Marieke , Van den Dries Linda , Wolf Judith
Published: March 2024

This study examines the correlation between three basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence and relatedness), measured with the Basic Psychological Needs Scale) and coping (measured with the Coping Strategy Indicator) among 495 tenants (54% male, M = 43 years) at risk of eviction in five Dutch municipalities. The effect of demographic variables on basic psychological needs, coping, and the relationship between both is determined. This study shows that tenants with strong feelings of autonomy, competence, and relatedness engage more in problem solving coping instead of avoiding their challenges. Tenants with strong feelings of relatedness seek social support more often. Older tenants tend to feel more autonomous compared to younger tenants and engage more in problem solving and less in seeking social support. Age does not affect the correlations between basic psychological needs and coping. On average, male tenants feel more competent than female tenants. Female tenants show a strong positive correlation between autonomy and problem solving. Native Dutch tenants generally feel more autonomous and related than tenants with an immigration background and engage in significantly less avoidance coping. Correlations between basic psychological needs and coping did not differ between both groups. The results of this study illustrate the need to develop targeted, individualized interventions that increase tenants’ sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness, which in turn increases their problem-solving coping and reduces their avoidant behavior, which may avert evictions.
Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Ghosting Romántico RG-C: un estudio instrumental en una muestra colombiana
Authors: Herrera-López Mauricio , Coral-Lagos Anjely , Enriquez-Rosero Marcela , Herrera-Solarte Luisa
Published: March 2024

El fenómeno del ghosting se ha popularizado y los relatos de esta experiencia están en aumento. No obstante, existe una notable carencia de investigaciones en Colombia que aborden este fenómeno. Esta investigación contribuye al campo emergente considerando los roles de implicación y el impacto emocional. Objetivo: Analizar las propiedades psicométricas de una escala de ghosting en la relación romántica, diseñada y aplicada a una muestra colombiana. Metodología: La investigación es de tipo instrumental, de corte transversal, con un único grupo. La muestra incidental estuvo conformada por 691 participantes, con edades entre los 18 y los 40 años (M = 24.03; DT = 4.47). El 62.4% (n = 431) fueron mujeres. Resultados: se reconocieron evidencias adecuadas de confiabilidad y validez de contenido y constructo. Adicionalmente, se presenta la correlación con la adicción a las redes sociales. La escala se distribuyó en 3 factores de acuerdo con la teoría de base planteada. Conclusiones: La Escala de Ghosting Romántico muestra óptimas propiedades psicométricas en cuanto a validez de contenido y constructo, además de excelentes valores de confiabilidad. La escala tiene una base teórica sólida y puede utilizarse para medir el ghosting en la relación romántica, sus roles y su impacto emocional en jóvenes adultos colombianos.
Relación entre el consumo de videojuegos PEGI18 con violencia explícita, bullying y cyberbullying
Authors: Rial-Boubeta Antonio , Theotonio Álvaro , Neira-de Paz Alejandro , Braña-Tobío Teresa , Varela-Mallou Jesús
Published: March 2024

El acoso escolar conforma una de las experiencias victimizantes más comunes en la infancia y la adolescencia. La literatura científica ha evidenciado que la exposición a contenidos violentos se asocia a una mayor predisposición a la hora de perpetrar y/o ser víctima de acoso o de ciberacoso. En este sentido, diferentes estudios han destacado la importancia que el consumo de determinado tipo de videojuegos puede tener a este nivel. El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo analizar la relación entre el consumo de videojuegos PEGI18 con contenidos de violencia explícita y las tasas de bullying y cyberbullying. Se llevó a cabo un estudio de carácter exploratorio, accediendo a una muestra total de 2,083 estudiantes de primaria y secundaria con edades comprendidas entre los 10 y los 17 años. Se empleó un cuestionario autoadministrado que incluía el European Bullying Intervention Project Questionnaire y el European Cyberbullying Intervention Project Questionnaire, junto a ítems relativos al consumo de videojuegos. Los resultados permiten constatar la existencia de una relación estadísticamente significativa entre el consumo de videojuegos violentos, el bullying y el cyberbullying, especialmente a edades tempranas. Los hallazgos remarcan la necesidad de una regulación más eficaz, que asegure un ajuste entre los videojuegos consumidos y la edad del usuario.
PENGGUNAAN MEDIA MIND MAPPING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS DAN KETERAMPILAN SISWA
Authors: Rizha Nurhayanti  , Khoirun Nikmah
Published: March 2024

Kreativitas dan keterampilan adalah sebuah aspek pending dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar. Artikel ini membahas tentang bagaimana penerapan media mind mapping sebagai alat agar meningkatkan kreativitas dan keterampilan peserta didik kelas VII D di SMP Negeri 6 Ponorogo. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan cara observasi di kelas. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan mind mapping dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar dikalas memang dapat meningkatkan kreativitas dan keterampilan peserta didik. Para peserta didik yang terlibat ketika penggunaan  media mind mapping ini menunjukkan peningkatan dalam memahami dan mengelola informasi dengan lebih baik, selain itu juga mengembangkan  ide-ide yang  kreatif. Hal ini membuat potensi positif mind mapping di dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar di kelas. Penggunaan media mind mapping dapat digunakan sebagai strategi yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kreativitas dan keterampilan peserta didik. Media tersebut memberikan kontribusi pada pengembangan metode pembelajaran yang inovatif dan sangat berguna di lingkungan sekolah.
ANALISIS METODE CERAMAH DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPS TERPADU
Authors: Sandri Sofi'ah Oktaviani  , Siti Zazak Soraya
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh informasi yang obyektif tentang "Analisis Metode Ceramah dalam Pembelajaran IPS Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 5 Ponorogo". Metode Ceramah dalam Pembelajaran IPS Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 5 Ponorogo". Penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII dan guru IPS, Waka Kurikulum SMP Negeri 5 Ponorogo. Kurikulum di SMP Negeri 5 Ponorogo. Analisis data dilakukan pada saat pengumpulan data berlangsung, dan setelah selesai pengumpulan data dalam periode tertentu. Berdasarkan pengolahan data yang telah disajikan, maka secara umum dapat ditarik kesimpulan Analisis Metode Ceramah dalam Pembelajaran IPS Kelas VIII sudah terlaksana dengan baik.
Ocean’s 14: Mixed sustainable marine development in the European Union
Authors: Spenger Christopher , Gonzatti Ignacio Saldivia , Kröger Lennard , Fleet Christopher Robin , Voss Rudi , Rickels Wilfried
Published: March 2024

The European Union's marine policy and strategy for sustainable blue growth combines environmental and economic objectives, as set out in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14. Efficient marine policy design requires information on the status and evolution of ocean health at the country level, including information on the extent to which strong sustainable development (i.e., balanced development across socio-economic and environmental dimensions) is being achieved. Here, we provide a comprehensive assessment of progress towards SDG 14 for 15 EU coastal countries in the Baltic, North, and Atlantic Seas, covering the period 2012-2022. To this end, we develop a new set of indicators to improve the coverage of the SDG targets. The EU is achieving sustainable marine development, but not comprehensively in all countries. While seven countries achieved sustainable development under both weak and strong sustainability, seven countries developed only under weak sustainability, and one country made no progress under either concept.
Kinetics of zinc leaching from intermediate feedstocks
Authors: Yakornov S. A. , Maltsev G. I. , Voinkov R. S. , Grebneva A. A.
Published: March 2024

The aim of the work was to study the leaching kinetics of zinc from the compound CaO. ZnO, formed during the sintering of dust from electric arc furnaces with limestone, as well as to identify the mechanisms by means which such chemical interactions occur. The object of the study was the dust sinter of electric arc furnaces with limestone obtained at the Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant. It was found that zinc is contained in sinter in the form of readily soluble CaO. ZnO. The elemental composition of the initial dusts and sinter was determined by the spectral atomic emission method using inductively coupled plasma on a Spectroblue optical emission device and spark spectrometry. The phase composition of the materials was studied on a Bruker D8 Advance X-ray diffractometer. The initial sinter was milled to apowder state having a particle size of ~0.04 mm and with a yield of ~97% of the composition, %: 11.9 Zn; 28.5 Ca; 16.6 Fe; 0.38 Mg; 0.14 Pb; 0.05 Cl. Experiments on the leaching of Zn with NaOH solution were carried out at the following parameters: the initial concentration of zinc in the pulp was 0.202 g-ion/dm3 ; alkali concentration – 5‒9 mol/dm3 NaOH; L:S = 9:1; pulp mixing rate – 10‒20 rad. c-1; temperature – 333‒363 K; duration – 0.5–2.5 hours. It has been shown that zinc from sinter passes into solution as sodium tetrahydroxozincate Na2[Zn(OH)4], while calcium remains in the cake, mainly as insoluble Ca(OH)2, which reacts with carbon dioxide to form insoluble calcium carbonate CaCO3. The process of dissolving zinc from the sinter corresponds to the external diffusion mode of mutual transfer of the initial reagents and reaction products through the surface layer of the liquid at the interface of the “liquid–solid” phases with an activation energy value equal to 12.44 kJ/mol. Thus, with the studied parameters of zinc leaching with NaOH solution, the process proceeds in an external diffusion mode. The results are of interest when identifying conditions corresponding to the intradiffusion and kinetic modes of zinc leaching.
Rewriting Femborgian Narratives: Transgression and Subversion of the Female Cyborg in Her and Ex Machina
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute., Chaudhary Nilima
Published: March 2024

The poster child of the ever-evolving Cyberculture: the Cyborg, is a symbol of possibilities and anxieties for humankind. The female cyborg, or the femborg in particular, is a radical merger of unconventional categories of women and technology. While science and technology have traditionally been masculine domains, the entry of femborgs in cyborgtopia has triggered pertinent discussions around sentience, gender roles, and hybridity. The femborg’s ability to escape hetero-patriarchal codification has allowed for the creation of a mythology distinct from the historical narratives of machine-women who have succumbed to their violent ends. Through the artificially intelligent female cyborgs, Samantha of Her and Ava of Ex Machina, I analyse the femborgs for their transgressive potential resulting in subversive outcomes visible through their defiance of the male gaze, rejection of the body as a biological artefact, and acceptance of a hybrid, fragmented identity.
The Silenced “Other” Talks Back from Jungle: A Study of Hunting Ritual by Indigenous Women in Mahasweta Devi’s “The Hunt”
Authors:   Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur., Bala Mallika , Roy Madhumita ,   Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur.
Published: March 2024

The idea of “nature” as something pure, pristine, untouched by humans, a pastoral piece of land, creates an exclusivist version of nature preservation. Likewise, performance is also thought to be exclusive, executed only on stage, removed from ordinary life, but in reality, the human body is continuously in a state of performance; we are continuously acting according to or “performing” our cultural beliefs, functions, gender roles, politics, etc. This paper intends to present a postcolonial ecocritical study of the short story “The Hunt” (1995) written by Mahasweta Devi, by focusing on the Indigenous ritual of hunting or performance of hunting named Jani Parab and its importance in the scenario of postcolonial environmentalism. At the “Jani Parab” festival, the tribal protagonist of this story hunts (or performs the hunting ritual) the capitalist broker who had been deforesting their land. This hunting alters several metanarratives regarding colonizer/colonized, hunter/prey, civilized/uncivilized, male/female. The story’s protagonist, an illegitimate, tribal woman, becomes “other” in every possible way. By hunting, she moves from being the “other” and becomes the hybrid subject. She becomes oppressor and oppressed, hunter and prey, nature and culture at the same time. She is the voice talking back from the jungle. This paper will focus on cultural and environmental issues, ecological and sociological aspects of tribal communities in modern India, and how they are structurally dehumanized altogether by the Caste system, capitalism, government corruption and colonial legacy. It brings together colonial inheritance, environmental issues, caste issues and capitalism – all the concerns of postcolonial ecocriticism very clearly.
Attitude of nurses and nursing students towards preventing pressure injury: A relational cross-sectional study
Authors: Ulaş Karaahmetoğlu Gülşen , Durmuş İskender Mahinur
Published: March 2024

Aim: This study aims to measure the attitude of senior nursing students and practicing nurses toward preventing pressure injury and to provide recommendations for improving the necessary education based on their feedback.

Methods: A descriptive-cross-sectional relationship-seeking design was used. 229 nurses and 93 senior nursing students were included in the study. The study data were collected using the “descriptive characteristics questionnaire form” and “attitude towards pressure injury prevention scale”.

Results: The attitude scores of nurses for the prevention of pressure injury were 26.98 ± 3.33 and 25.52 ± 3.64 of the nursing students. The scores of the sub-dimensions of the attitude towards pressure injury prevention scale of nurses and nursing students were examined and showed that the nurses obtained the highest score from the “priority” dimension, and the lowest score from the “effectiveness of prevention” dimension.

Conclusions: It is necessary to raise awareness first to develop a positive attitude towards pressure injury prevention. The curriculum for nurses and nursing students should be reviewed and the identified knowledge gaps should be filled with effective teaching methods. More topics should be covered in hospitals, classrooms, and labs through simulation or clinical practice.
Lokal sistoskopi öncesi görsel bilgilendirmenin, anksiyete ve ağrı üzerine etkisi
Authors: Demirbas Arif , Gercek Osman , Topal Kutay , Ulusoy Kemal , Baylan Burhan
Published: March 2024

Amaç: Çalışmamızda işlem öncesi video tabanlı eğitimin, mesane kanseri takibi amacıyla lokal sistoskopi yapılacak hastalarımızda anksiyete ve ağrı üzerindeki etkisini değerlendirmeyi amaçladık.

Yöntemler: Görsel bilgilendirme yapılan 28 hasta (grup 1) ve görsel bilgilendirme yapılmayan 32 hasta (grup 2) olmak üzere toplam 60 hasta çalışmaya dâhil edildi. Grup 1’e preoperatif video temelli bilgi verildi. Grup 2’ye ise sadece sözel bilgilendirme yapıldı. Avrupa Üroloji Derneği (EAU) hasta bilgilendirme videosu kullanıldı. Amsterdam Ameliyat Öncesi Anksiyete ve Bilgi Ölçeği (APAIS) ve Durumluk-Süreklilik Kaygı Envanteri (STAI) ameliyat öncesi tüm hastalar tarafından dolduruldu. Postoperatif ağrı vizüel analog skala (VAS) kullanılarak ölçüldü. Her hasta VAS’ı ve isteklilik anketini operasyon sonrası 2. saatte doldurdu.

Bulgular: APAIS ve VAS ve STAI durumluk skoru, görsel bilgilendirme yapılan grupta istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olarak düşük hesaplandı (sırasıyla; p=0,021, p=0,016, p
Three-dimensional geometric analysis of facial symmetry in skeletal class I individuals
Authors: Gürlek Çelik Nihal , Akman Burcu , Koca Rabia
Published: March 2024

Aim: Our aim in this study is to determine anatomical points to detect asymmetry on both sides of the face, to make morphometric measurements according to age/sex, and to compare facial asymmetry index values according to sex.

Methods: Three-dimensional (3D) Computed Tomography (CT) images of 90 individuals of both sexes (45 female, 45 male) were included in our study. Morphometric measurements of the face were made using the 3D Slicer software package on these images. To evaluate facial asymmetry in more detail, measurements were made using 3D-CT, and asymmetry index values were calculated.

Results: When we analyzed according to sex, female right Condylion-Gonion-Menton angle (CoGoMe_Rˆ) values were statistically higher than males (p=0.049). There was no statistical difference between the asymmetry index values of males and females (p>0.05). According to the Pearson correlation test, a statistically weak positive correlation was found between age with CoGoMe_Rˆ, left Condylion-Gonion-Menton angle (CoGoMe_Lˆ) (in both r=0.228, p=0.031), and Condylion-Menton (CoMe) asymmetry (r=0.237, p=0.024). According to the Pearson correlation test, a statistically weak negative correlation was found between age and Condylion-Subspinale (CoSs) asymmetry (r=-0.209, p=0.048).

Conclusions: It is observed that the measurements around the mandible show more changes with age. In sex comparisons, although most of the facial morphometric measurements of males were significantly larger than those of females, no significant difference was found in the asymmetry index values.
Does occupational self-competence perception relate to functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty?
Authors: Güney Yılmaz Güleser , Akel Semin , Sevimli Saitoğlu Yeliz , Akı Esra
Published: March 2024

Aim: The study investigates the effect of occupational self-perception level on the functional status in the early period after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods: Occupational Self Assessment (OSA), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) tests were administered before and at the 3rd and 6th week after surgery. Changes in COPM, KOOS, and TUG tests were analyzed using Friedman test. The relationship of OSA was examined using the Pearson correlation test.

Results: Self-perception score was statistically in relation to TUG (r =- 0.600; p = 0.001). It was not significantly related with other assessment scores (p>0.05).

Conclusion: Occupational self-competence perception of individuals affect their actual performance levels therefore; high occupational self-perception level may affect the recovery positively.
Differences in the Quality of Life of the Rural Population between Regions and Ways to Overcome them
Authors: Petrikov A. V.
Published: March 2024

An important condition for economic growth in the agro-industrial complex and the rural economy is the mitigation of differentiation between regions in the level and quality of life of  the  rural  population.  Significant  level  of  differentiation  between  regions  prevents  the formation of a single economic space of the country, including the creation of a single agrifood market, rational specialization of regions, generates excessive migration flows of the population, which negatively affects the staffing of agriculture and the entire rural economy. The article analyzes the level of differentiation between regions for such important indicators of the quality of life of the rural population as the total income of a household member, the unemployment rate, the share of the poor population, the share of comfortable housing, and life expectancy. It is concluded that there are significant territorial differences, as well as an increase in interregional differentiation for 2016–2021/22 for most of these indicators. Measures to overcome territorial differences are substantiated, including the wider use of a normative approach in rural policy, improving the mechanisms for the participation of constituent entities of the Russian Federation in state rural development programs, and state support for depressed rural regions.
Assessment of Innovative Development of Regions in the Context of Structural Transformation of the Economy
Authors: Lyashenko E. A. , Zhukovskii A. D.
Published: March 2024

Today, the development of economic systems is taking place in an era of transformations that lead to the formation of new economic models. Russia is no exception here. The main impetus for the transformation processes in our country’s economy was the anti-Russian sanctions directly related to political events from the United States, Canada, European and other countries. All this poses threats to Russia’s political, economic and social security. Therefore, in  modern  realities  caused  by  sanctions  pressure,  the  key  strategic  task  of  overcoming crisis phenomena and shocks is the formation of a new industrialization based on domestic innovations. It is important to assess the innovative potential of the regions in order to further develop management decisions. The authors proposed and tested a methodological approach to assessing the level of innovative development of the subjects of the Russian Federation. The algorithm of this approach includes sampling official statistical data, determining localization coefficients, averaging and evaluating their dynamics. It was determined that in the period 2011-2022, less than a third of Russian regions improved their economic efficiency and innovation localization indicators. The leading regions of innovative development have a high level of localization of the studied characteristics. Regions characterized by low localization coefficients are traditionally lagging behind and have low indicators of economic, including innovative  development.  The  problems  of  innovative  development  of  regions  under  the influence of transformational processes are very multidimensional, therefore, in the limited space of this article, only an assessment of innovative development based on the author’s methodological approach is given.
A Classical Survey On Rotundity of Norms in Banach Spaces
Authors: Wanjara Amos Otieno
Published: March 2024

The study on rotundity of norms in Banach spaces is of interest to many mathematicians. This is because rotundity properties are strongly applicable in many branches of Mathematics including but not restricted to functional analysis and topology. Some of the properties include: Rotund, Locally Uniformly Rotund, Uniformly Rotund in every direction, Uniformly Rotund in Weakly Compact sets of direction among others. In this paper, we give a survey of the standard results that will really revolutionize the study and research on rotundity of norms in the fields of functional analysis and topology among others.
LATE ONSET PSYCHOSIS – A CASE REPORT
Authors:   Mumbai University, Mumbai, India, Siddiqui Javed Ather , Qureshi Shazia Farheen ,   College of Physicians and Surgeons of Bombay, Mumbai, INDIA, Metwally Hamed Hasan ,   Saudi Board, Saudi Arabia, Eldaous Ali Mahmoud ,   Benha University, Egypt
Published: March 2024

Introduction – Late-onset psychosis is a disorder that is well-known but poorly understood, and it has emerged as an increasingly significant issue in geriatric patients. There is no clear information about whether this psychosis occurs for the first time at this age. Despite being underdiagnosed, this late-onset psychosis responds well to treatment. A bizarre, persecutory delusion is a hallmark symptom of late-onset schizophrenia. Methods – Presented the case of a 67-year-old woman who visited the Emergency Psychiatry Department complaining of persecutory thoughts, auditory hallucinations, and mild cognitive impairment. Results – This case report explores the diagnostic process and treatment options for very late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis, including non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches. Discuss – Psychotic symptoms can be caused by a variety of general medical conditions in elderly patients. It is necessary to rule out delirium, dementia, substance-related disorders, delusional disorder, and dissociative disorder before diagnosing Late-onset psychosis. A late-onset psychosis is not only challenging to diagnose but also to treat. Non-pharmacological treatments are the first option in managing late-life psychosis. It includes psycho-education for patients and their families, as well as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). It is important to monitor for adverse reactions while administering medication, and the lowest dosage should be used to achieve short-term efficacy. In addition to antipsychotic medication, anticholinesterase inhibitors may also be effective in treating these patients. Conclusion: A careful observation and approach are required to make an etiological diagnosis of late-onset psychosis since there are no pathognomonic signs or symptoms. To achieve the best results, their efficacy and side effects should be monitored with regularity. Keywords: late-onset psychosis, dementia, schizophrenia.
INTERNET-BASED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDER
Authors:   Internship Doctor Program (medical doctor) Rumah Sakit Bangli Medika Canti, Bali, Indonesia, Ariyanti Nyoman Triska
Published: March 2024

Introduction – Somatic symptom disorder (SSD), before known as somatoform disorder (SD), is characterized by a preoccupation that is nondelusional and general with fears of having, or the idea that the body has a serious disease based on his or her misinterpretation of bodily symptoms in six or more months. In SSD management there is a multifaceted approach that is tailored to each patient. Psychological interventions specifically cognitive behavioral therapy reported can improve the symptoms and reduce the healthcare cost significantly. Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (ICBT) has an accepted evidence base for a range of psychiatric problems, especially for SSD treatment also has been suggested as one possible approach that could adapted to this situation. Methods – In this article, researchers used the review method by collecting several kinds of literature from 2011-2021 that discuss somatic symptom disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy, and internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for somatic symptom disorder. Results – A referral system for patients with SSD to a mental health expert is needed if they do not find any progress when handled by the physician in primary care. Proven therapies for SSD such as CBT and mindfulness-based therapy. ICBT was approved and increased usage within the pandemic of COVID-19 and brought some highly standardized courses consistent across patients. Discuss – The effectiveness of ICBT has been evaluated in the management of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), depression, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), adjustment disorder, chronic pain, bipolar disorder, and phobias. CBT in multicenter randomized controlled trials reported effectiveness in the treatment of SSD and medically unexplained symptoms, “Health anxious” patients get over two years of sustained symptomatic benefit, without any different impact on total costs, and also decreased the physical symptoms, disability, and psychological distress. Conclusion – Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) can be highly effective in the treatment of somatic symptom disorder (SSD). ICBT can provided in therapist-guided, unguided, or as a bibliotherapy. This tool is already recommended as a treatment of choice during the pandemic. Although wider RCT on the use of ICBT in clinical practice, particularly in SSD therapy, with a variety of demographic characteristics to provide additional evidence of the effectiveness of this technique, as well as increased awareness among clinicians and the general public. Keywords: SSD, somatic, CBT.
Developing Racially Ambiguous Job Candidate Avatars with Strong versus Ambiguous Job Candidate Backgrounds in Preparation for a Field Experiment for Enhancing Inclusive Hiring and Reducing Implicit Bias
Authors: Trifilo Alexa , Blau Gary
Published: March 2024

This study explores the utilization of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create racially ambiguous avatars for job candidate interviews, aiming to enhance inclusive hiring practices and reduce implicit bias. With diversity recognized for boosting organizational performance, addressing hiring discrimination becomes crucial. This research investigates how avatars can anonymize candidates’ racial identities, potentially transforming “blind” hiring to minimize subconscious biases. Through an iterative pilot process engaging 30 female experienced-in-hiring participants with information technology backgrounds, the avatars representing White, Asian, and race-neutral candidate females, and corresponding candidate job descriptions, were refined, setting the foundation for a follow-up field experiment. This experiment will examine avatars’ effects on hiring recommendations and decisions by managers, manipulating strong versus ambiguous candidate qualifications, contributing insights into overcoming implicit biases. The initial pilot findings here suggest promising directions for technology’s role in fostering equitable recruitment, providing a groundwork for future studies on technology-enhanced inclusive hiring strategies.
Testing the Relationship of Career Enhancing Behaviors to Perceived Utility of Ethical and Cross-Cultural Competencies Across Two Independent Samples of MBA Alumni
Authors: Blau Gary , Hill TL , Nash David , Naumoff Nicole
Published: March 2024

Sensitivity to cross-cultural management and ethics management have both been classified as important relationship-building competencies, with prior work also recognizing the need for MBA instructors to not only teach both competencies but to act as role models to their students. The two-fold purpose of this paper was to first develop a short, reliable Perceived Utility of Ethical and Cross-Cultural Competencies (PUECCC) scale by combining items measuring both competencies learned or practiced in a client-focused, team-based MBA capstone course. The second purpose was to test the relationship of a career enhancing behavioral measure to PUECCC. Three binary behaviors, i.e., job interview, professional network expansion, and career change composed the career enhancing behavioral measure. Using two separate samples of MBA capstone course alumni, support was found for a reliable two-item PUECCC scale and a significant positive relationship of the career enhancing behavioral measure to PUECCC. Years of professional experience for both samples was also positively related to PUECCC. Ethical management and cross-cultural effectiveness are both important competencies to build into a curriculum to help MBA students develop to succeed at work.
You Want Me to Do What in This Job? An Experiential Exercise in Understanding the Usefulness of Realistic Job Previews for Recruitment and Retention
Authors: York Kenneth M. , Wharton T.J.
Published: March 2024

A key management function for any organization is recruitment. An organization needs to attract qualified applicants for open positions and retain effective employees. To enhance the recruitment and retention of employees, job applicants should be given Realistic Job Previews (RJP’s) which includes both the positive and negative aspects of the position. Research shows that RJP’s provides applicants a clearer view of the tasks of a job, which results in reduced turnover and other benefits. This paper summarizes the research on the effectiveness of RJP’s, then presents an experiential exercise in which students write RJP’s for various jobs, so they can learn how RJP’s are created and gain a better understanding of why RJP’s are useful to both job seekers and organizations.