bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Oral literature and national development
Authors: Egwemi Oja Paul , Salifu Musa
Published: November 2023

Immoral behaviours like corruption, indiscipline among others have been identified as some of the major obstacles of Nigeria's development since the nation got her independence in 1960. However, the fact that oral literature played important roles in the pre- colonial Nigeria's society cannot be easily disputed. It has served then not only as a means of entertainment, but also as a viable tool for promoting social consciousness. It is based on this backdrop that the paper intends to evaluate the potential of oral literature in controlling the avalanches of immoral and burning social issues such as corruption, cybercrime, kidnapping and many others that have been confronting the development of the country. The paper therefore, uses descriptive research methodology to examine the aforementioned issues. The result reveals that oral literature can be used to address the contemporary Nigerian social problems. Among other recommendations, the paper recommends that oral literature should be given serious attention and should be seen as one of the feasible approaches that can be employed to enhance moral values among Nigerians for sustainable national development.
The representation of the city in the Modern Nigerian novel: Chris Abani’s Graceland and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus under the lens
Authors: Peter Ukochovwera, Moses Moses
Published: November 2023

This essay examines how Chris Abani’s Graceland and Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus represent postcolonial African cities. Its provocative argument is that postcolonial African cities are plagued with dystopia conditions which have negative effects on the citizens due to overpopulation, unemployment and crime especially in Graceland.. In the analysis, emphasis will be geared toward proving that in the absence of traditional lifestyle in our cities, giving way to presence of uncontrolled quest for westernization, religious liberalism, totalitarian parenting, survivalist instincts of Man Must Wack, criminality, violence etc, social disintegration sets in. This social disintegration can be conflicts among citizens, breakdown in political or civil rights, disobedience to constituted authority, growing division between rich and poor, which may lead to protest, riot or ultimately killing of the perceived oppressor(s). This piece therefore, concludes that some characters’ actions and behavioural patterns are indirectly the result of the hostile cities they once lived.
The cultural conversational pattern of Ifemelu in Adichie’s Americanah
Authors: Dada Racheal M.
Published: November 2023

In any culture of conversation, especially the African culture, any specific act of speaking is a reflection of an individual‟s personality system that is profitable for a cordial, comprehensive and conducive communicative exchange by the speakers. Conversation can be established and sustained on the basis of certain principles; these tenets are conceptualised in Hymes‟ Ethnography of communication. This research attempts to investigate the conversational pattern of the protagonist (Ifemelu) in Adichie‟s Americanah, using the S.P.E.A.K.I.N.G. communication model by Dell Hymes‟ (1974) The researcher using stratified random sample collected ten (10) conversations of Ifemelu in the African novel from pages 74,88,116,121,20,205,179,438,443, and 502. These conversations are carefully in three dimensions which followed a pattern in their different spheres: when Ifemelu was in Nigeria, in America, and when she returned to Nigeria. The research shows the first sphere of Ifemelu‟s conversation as being naïve and uncertain of what she wanted out of life. The second sphere saw her as a focused and confident lady who is in control of her life. In the third sphere, she had grown into an institution. Her conversations were knitted with control, dominion, and satisfaction. The S.P.E.A.K.I.N.G. model which is an acronym for SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, END, ACT SEQUENCE, KEY, INSTRUMENT, NORMS and GENRES is highly dependent in analysing the conversations. The research shows conversationalists model and agree on their stances, values, norms, and belief system through language and bringing it all to the table of conversation.
Bondage of being born female in selected African literary texts
Authors: Modahunsi Iwabi Abraham , Michael Ademola
Published: November 2023

Many women have been victims of underage marriage, forced marriage, proxy marriage, levirate marriage, denial of education and the ignominy of male-child favouritism. These unwholesome practices have hampered the utilisation of the intellectual endowment of women, and have subjected them to untold trauma and deprivation. These plights are reflected in some female-authored works, and works by men who empathise with women. This study is an exegesis of selected African literary texts discountenancing the highlighted antiquated practices, within the ambit of feminist literary theory, with a view to explicating how the practices can be jettisoned. It is rendered in the course of the exegesis that under-age marriage, forced marriage and levirate marriage are still rampant in Africa; and also that male-child preference remains a phenomenon in the continent. The conclusion arrived at in the study is that no gender is superior to another. Marriage is a matter of choice, preference and mutual agreement between would-be spouses. It should not be imposed on anyone nor should anyone be forced into it. Rather than putting women in bondage, cultural practices which unburden their plights should be encouraged.
Navigating through Challenges in Marriage: A Study of Women in Ayotunde Mamudu’s Ruffled Butterflies
Authors: Fwangyil Gloria Ada
Published: November 2023

The family setting is an integral part of any society and the woman plays the role of a nurturer and home maker. The rancour and discord in a home have reverberating effects on other fabrics of the society hence the need to ensure the maintenance of a harmonious and peaceful home. Anchoring the study on Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo’s snail-sense feminism, a variant of African feminism, we examine the strategies that are key to engendering peace and progress in homes as exemplified in Ayotunde Mamudu’s Ruffled Butterflies (2019). While the woman asserts herself and strives towards her personal emancipation and fulfilment, she is confronted with intimidating challenges at the home front that can pose as great threats to the actualisation of her dreams and goals. The study reveals that the strategies adopted by the woman helps her maintain a stable and happy family while ensuring that her efforts towards personal development are not undermined or thwarted. The study concludes that family members should eschew all forms of deviant behaviour that can endanger the home. It also encourages partnership and complementarity between the sexes.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Index Card Match terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Subtema 1
Authors: Sinaga Sarito , Lumbantobing Minar T , Sitohang Sukardo
Published: November 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui  apakah Model pembelajaran Index Card Match berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas IV pada pembelajaran subtema 1 hewan dan tumbuhan dilingkungan rumahku di SD Negeri 124386 Pematang Siantar atau tidak. Hipotesis dalam penelitian ini   ada 2, yaitu: (1) terdapat pengaruh penggunaan model pembelajaran   Index Card Match terhadap hasil belajar siswa siswa (Ha), dan (2) tidak terdapat pengaruh penggunaan Model pembelajaran Index Card Match terhadap hasil belajar siswa (Ho). Metode penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimen dengan jenis penelitian Pre-eksperimental Design yang menggunakan desain “One Group Pretest Posttest Design.” Data diuji menggunakan analisis berbantuan SPSS Versi 24. Hasil dari pengujian hipotesis penelitian yang terdapat pengaruh signifikan pada penelitian ini dan data yang sudah diujikan dinyatakan dapat dilihat dari analisis data diperoleh hasil rata-rata eksperimen pada pretest (46,42) dan posttest (84,46). Hasil penelitian pada taraf 0,5 berdasarkan analisis data nilai pretest dan posttest menunjukkan bahwa nilai sig (2-tailend) 0,00 < 0,05 dimana Ho ditolak Ha diterima. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh signifikan terhadap hasil belajar siswa menggunakan model pembelajaran Index Card Match pada subtema 1 hewan dan tumbuhan dilingkungan rumahku sebesar 38% pada siswa kelas IV UPTD SD Negeri 124386 Pematang Siantar.
Pengaruh Mutasi, Teknologi Informasi Dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Melalui Komitmen Organisasi
Authors: Rohmat Arfian Nur , Indaryani Mamik , Sutono Sutono
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis Pengaruh Mutasi, Teknologi Informasi Dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Melalui Komitmen Organisasi Sebagai Variabel Intervening di Kantor Pengawasan dan Pelayanan Bea dan Cukai Tipe Madya Cukai Kudus.  Besar sampel yang dibutuhkan adalah 51 responden. Proses pengambilan sampel dengan teknik (Simple Random Sampling). Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan uji Validitas dan Reliabilitas dan Analisis Data Kuantitatif menggunakan PLS (Partial Least Square). Hasil penelitian dan pembahasan disimpulkan bahwa Mutasi, Teknologi Informasi dan Lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Komitmen Organisasi Pegawai, Teknologi Informasi dan Komitmen Organisasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai, Mutasi dan Lingkungan Kerja tidak berpengaruh terhadap Kinerja Pegawai di Kantor Pengawasan dan Pelayanan Bea dan Cukai Tipe Madya Cukai Kudus.
representações de Marie Sklodowska-Curie em obras ausiovisuais biográficas
Authors: Fernandes Suelen , Souza Larissa , Abreu Simony , Noronha André
Published: November 2023

A compreensão da ciência como uma construção cultural, sujeita a circunstâncias históricas e na qual as mulheres foram e ainda são desfavorecidas constitui o primeiro passo na busca da ampliação das oportunidades educacionais e profissionais para as mulheres, de forma que estas não se limitem mais ao papel até então atribuídos a elas de tarefas associadas ao ato de cuidar: cuidadoras do lar, dos filhos, do marido e da família como um todo. Dentro desta temática, têm-se destacado os estudos sobre gênero e ciência, entre eles, aqueles que resgatam nomes muitas vezes esquecidos de cientistas mulheres, seus mecanismos de resistência para ingressarem e se manterem no meio acadêmico e suas contribuições para a ciência. Visamos, neste trabalho, analisar e categorizar representações da cientista Marie Skłodowska-Curie (1867-1934) em filmes de longa-metragem de caráter biográfico. Com esse estudo, pretende-se elaborar um mapeamento cronológico e analítico de obras audiovisuais biográficas. Através dos resultados, problematizamos questões de gênero e sexismo dentro da ciência e a sub-representação das mulheres cientistas.
The Extent to Which Rainfall Variability has Affected Small Scale Dairy Farmers in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Nyongesa Geoffrey Mukhebi , Makokha George , Mbuthia Susan
Published: November 2023

Dairy farming in Kenya remains among the key wheelers to the Nations GDP contributor at about 6- 8%. Majority of the farmers in this sector, are small scale who mostly have no knowledge and capacity to handle challenges posed by rainfall variability that causes frequent droughts, impacting on water and pasture supply to their animals. Objective of study was: To assess the extent to which rainfall variability had affected small scale dairy farming in Uasin-Gishu County in Kenya between years 2010-2020. Rainfall data was collected from the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), Eldoret. While milk produce data was obtained from Ministry of Agriculture Uasin-Gishu County. Structured Questionnaires were used to collect data from farmers with few key respondents interviewed on the same . The questionnaire was administered to small scale dairy farmers who were sampled in a stratified manner based on their sub counties, then randomly within the Sub County. In total about 368 small scale dairy farmers were sampled out of which 300 (82%) of administered questionnaire were fully responded to. Analysis of objective one was done by Pearson correlation to establish the relationship between various rainfall characteristics and milk produce. Total annual rainfall with total annual milk had correlation of r= 0.532, number of rainy days in a year to the amount of milk with Pearson correlation of r =0.375, P>0.05. Onset and cessation periods had Pearson correlation of r=0.305 and r=0,019 respectively. Average monthly rainfall to milk had Pearson correlation indicating a negative relationship of r= -0.424, P= 0.169, meaning months with high rainfall amounts had lower milk produced while dry ones had higher milk produced. The researcher therefore failed to accept the null hypothesis and adopted the alternative one that rainfall variability has had significant impact on small scale dairy farming in Uasin –Gishu County. Research recommended that farmers should keep more of cross breed animals which cope with climate variability unlike exotic ones. There was also need for farmers to join and strengthen cooperative societies to assist them adapt, this is besides use of digital methods of sharing challenges and solutions to rainfall variability
GENGIVOPLASTIA ASSOCIADA A OSTEOTOMIA PARA HARMONIZAÇÃO DE SORRISO GENGIVAL: UM ESTUDO DE CASO
Authors: Cristiano Rodrigues dos Santos Thiago , Souza Castro Thiago , De Oliveira Branco Eduarda , Rinaldin Ramos Felipe , Shima Luize Sottovia Danielle
Published: November 2023

O sorriso com excesso de gengiva tem influência direta na formação de um sorriso não harmonioso, trazendo insatisfação e danos na autoestima do portador. Deste modo, a odontologia estética pode ser empregada como uma solução dentária a esse problema. Dentre as técnicas que podem ser empregadas, a gengivoplastia, gengivectomia associada a osteoplastia e ostectomia podem ser mencionadas. O objetivo desse trabalho foi relatar um caso clínico de correção de sorriso gengival pelas técnicas de gengivoplastia associada a osteotomia. O caso foi realizado na clínica escola de Odontologia do Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, com supervisão de especialista em periodontia em paciente do sexo feminino de 30 anos. A paciente demonstrou insatisfação com o sorriso. A anamnese, exames físicos e radiográficos demonstraram como diagnóstico a erupção passiva alterada como causa do sorriso desarmonioso. Ainda, como diagnóstico secundário foi observado exostose mandibular vestibular. Cirurgias periodontais de gengivoplastia/gengivectomia associada a osteotomia/ostectomia foram realizadas com sucesso e sem intercorrências pós-operatórias. Houve uma boa cicatrização e evolução do caso. Ao final, o tratamento pode ser concluído como satisfatório pela paciente e bem-sucedido, alcançando o objetivo estimado.
Forzados a trabajar: El sistema de repartimiento de indios a las minas de Pachuca a Zimapán siglos XVI y XVII
Authors: Mier Gómez Laura
Published: November 2023

En la investigación se aborda el tema de los trabajadores en cuatro zonas mineras: Pachuca, Ixmiquilpan, Tornacuxtla y Zimapán. Debido a su cercanía y conexión, los centros mineros deben ser analizados como parte de una misma región, con dinámicas propias y en constante transformación. Aquí se indaga en las formas de explotación y organización de la mano de obra, el alcance geográfico del aprovisionamiento de trabajadores de repartimiento. Ya que el abastecimiento de mano de obra en la minería novohispana siempre fue un problema, es fundamental determinar las causas y soluciones que se dieron para subsanar el déficit laboral, las pugnas ocasionadas en torno a la preferencia de los indios por acudir a la construcción de obra pública en vez de al repartimiento minero y por último, las quejas de los indios ante las autoridades respecto de las labores mineras. Lo anterior, permite conocer y comprender la situación por la que atravesaban los trabajadores mineros: libres llamados naboríos, de repartimiento y esclavos.
ANÁLISE DOS FATORES GENÉTICOS NA SÍNDROME DE DOWN: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Oliveira Luana Santos de , Rodrigues Maria Luiza Sidônio Lopes , Leite Adriano Rios da Silva Santana
Published: November 2023

A Síndrome de Down é uma condição genética que causa comprometimento intelectual com graus variáveis de dificuldades físicas e cognitivas. O diagnóstico clínico é baseado nas características e fenótipo do bebê. Este estudo foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar os fatores genéticos que causam a Síndrome de Down, assim como os aspectos abordados sobre a doença e as suas correlações com o comprometimento intelectual, dificuldades físicas e cognitivas. Esta revisão bibliográfica sobre os aspectos genéticos da Síndrome de Down foi realizada por pesquisas de artigos científicos em plataformas virtuais como: SCIELO, MEDLINE, Portal de Periódicos da CAPES, sites oficiais como Ministério da Saúde. A pesquisa bibliográfica possibilitou elucidar as questões propostas conferindo materialidade ao objeto de estudo. De acordo com os dados apresentados foi possível identificar que a idade materna avançada pode ter influência na causa da Síndrome de Down, porém ainda não estão bem esclarecidas as causas desta influência. É possível que haja relação devido aos ovócitos envelhecidos e a menor capacidade de aborto espontâneo de zigotos que apresentem a síndrome.
Pushing nano-aerosol measurements to a new decade – Technical note on Airmodus Particle Size Magnifier 2.0
Authors: Sulo Juha , Enroth Joonas , Pajunoja Aki , Vanhanen Joonas , Lehtipalo Katrianne , Petäjä Tuukka , Kulmala Markku
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Accurate measurement of the size distribution of sub-10 nm aerosol particles is still a challenge. Here we introduce a novel version of the Airmodus particle size magnifier (PSM), which is a condensation particle counter-based instrument with a sizing range of 1–12 nm. The extended size range compared to the earlier PSM version enables direct detection of forming clusters and particles as well as studying their growth processes without the challenges related to particle charging. It also gives an overlap between the activation size distribution measurements with the PSM and mobility size distribution measurements with conventional mobility particle sizers. We compared the performance of PSM 2.0 to a mobility particle size spectrometer, the original A10 particle size magnifier and a Neutral Cluster and Air Ion Spectrometer (NAIS) during field measurements. Also, calibration results were compered against the A10 instrument. The results show that PSM 2.0 is able to activate sub-2 nm clusters and the concentration and size distribution between 2–12 nm compare well especially with the NAIS.
Prominent role of organics in aerosol liquid water content over the south-eastern Atlantic during biomass burning season
Authors: Zhang Lu , Segal-Rozenhaimer Michal , Che Haochi , Dang Caroline , Sun Junying , Kuang Ye , Formenti Paola
Published: November 2023

Abstract. The interaction between atmospheric aerosols and moisture is crucial for aerosol properties and their climate effects. In this study, thanks to the rich measurements of aerosol properties during the 2016 and 2018 ORACLES campaigns, we investigate the aerosol liquid water content (ALWC) over the south-eastern Atlantic Ocean during the biomass burning (BB) season, as well as the seldom-reported ALWC associated with organic aerosols (OA) (ALWCOA) (OA). ALWCOA is determined using the OA hygroscopicity parameter κOA, derived from in-situ hygroscopicity measurements, particle number size distribution, and chemical composition. The ALWC can be determined either with the overall hygroscopic parameter κf(RH) or from the sum of ALWCOA and the ALWC simulated from ISORROPIA-II, a thermodynamic equilibrium model for inorganic aerosol. The ALWC from both methods is highly correlated at all RHs with an R2 of 0.99. The ALWC increases with aerosol loading and ambient relative humidity (RH). Due to the lower RH and higher aerosol loading in the 2016 campaign, the ALWC for both campaigns are generally consistent. ALWCOA accounts for 38±16 % of the total ALWC during both campaigns. Notably, the contribution of ALWCOA is greater than commonly reported in the literature, highlighting the significance of OA in ALWC and therefore the aerosol direct radiative forcing in this climatically significant region. The strong correlation between κOA and ALWCOA/ALWC, as indicated by an R2 value of 0.72, underscores the importance of a good estimation of κOA in the ALWC estimation. Additionally, the significant difference between ALWCOA values calculated using real-time κOA and those calculated with the campaign mean κOA, highlights the limitation of using a constant κOA value, a practice commonly adopted in climate models.
A new analytical method for stability analysis of rock blocks with basal erosion in sub-horizontal strata by considering the eccentricity effect
Authors: Shi Xushan , Chai Bo , Du Juan , Wang Wei , Liu Bo
Published: November 2023

Abstract. The basal cavity of a rock block formed due to differential weathering is an important predisposing factor for rockfall in hard–soft interbedded rocks, which induces an eccentricity situation at the base of the rock block. Rock block falling due to the non-uniform distribution with the failure modes of toppling or sliding is defined as biased rockfall in this study. Taking into account the non-uniform stress distribution due to the eccentricity effect, a new analytical method is proposed for three-dimensional stability analysis of biased rockfall. The development of non-uniform stress distribution stress calculated by this analytical method was verified by numerical simulation. The biased rockfall progresses from partial damage of the soft underlying layer, caused by non-uniform distributed stress, to toppling and sliding of overhanging hard rock block due to overall unbalanced force. Therefore, a set of factors of safety (Fos's) against partial damage (compressive and tensile damage of the soft underlying layer) and overall failure (toppling and sliding of the hard rock block) are used to determine the rockfall susceptibility level. The analytical method is applied and validated using biased rockfalls on the northeastern edge of the Sichuan Basin in southwest China, where a significant number of rockfalls consisting of overhanging thick sandstone and underlying mudstone occur. The evolution process of biased rockfalls is divided into four stages, initial state, basal cavity formation, partially unstable and failure. The proposed method is validated by calculating Fos's of the typical unstable rock blocks in the study area. As the cavity continues to grow, the continuous retreat of mudstone causes stress redistribution between the hard and soft rock layers. This results in damage to the underlying soft rock layer due to the development of the non-uniform distribution, ultimately leading to the failure of the hard rock block. The critical retreat ratio is determined to be 0.33, which is used to classify the low and moderate rockfall susceptibility in the eastern Sichuan Basin. The proposed analytical method provides insights into the evolution of biased rockfall and a means for early identification and susceptibility assessment of rockfall.
Multiscale modeling of heat and mass transfer in dry snow: influence of the condensation coefficient and comparison with experiments
Authors: Bouvet Lisa , Calonne Neige , Flin Frédéric , Geindreau Christian
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Temperature gradient metamorphism in dry snow is driven by heat and water vapor transfer through snow, which includes conduction/diffusion processes in both air and ice phases as well as sublimation and deposition at the ice-air interface. The latter processes are driven by the condensation coefficient α, a poorly constrained parameter in literature. In the present paper, we use an upscaling method to derive heat and mass transfer models at the snow layer scale according to α in the range 10−10 to 1. A transition α-value arises, of the order of 10−4 for typical snow microstructures (characteristic length ∼ 0.5 mm), such as the vapor transport is limited by sublimation-deposition below that value and by diffusion above. Accordingly, different macroscopic models with specific domains of validity with respect to α-values are derived. A comprehensive evaluation of the models is presented by comparing with three experimental datasets as well as with pore-scale simulations using a simplified microstructure. The models reproduce the two main features of the experiments: the non-linear temperature profiles, with enhanced values in the center of the snow layer, and the mass transfer, with an abrupt basal mass loss. However, both features are overall underestimated by the models when compared to the experimental data. We investigate possible causes of these discrepancies and suggest potential improvements for the modeling of heat and mass transport in dry snow.
INCIDÊNCIA E FATORES ASSOCIADOS A MICRORGANISMOS MULTIRRESISTENTES ENTRE ADULTOS INTERNADOS POR COVID- 19: COORTE RETROSPECTIVA
Authors: Biehl Daiane , Klein Cristini , Beghetto Mariur Gomes , De Assis Michelli Cristina Silva
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: Identificar a incidência e fatores de risco para microrganismo multirresistente (MDR) e comparar cuidados de enfermagem entre pacientes com e sem MDR. Método: Coorte retrospectiva de adultos com COVID-19. Os dados foram fornecidos a partir de uma base de dados e coletados através do GoogleForms. Variáveis demográficas e clínicas foram comparadas por meio de análise univariada. Fatores associados à ocorrência de MDR foram verificados por Regressão de Cox. O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa da instituição (CAAE: 57234822.5.0000.5327). Resultados: A média de idade dos 371 pacientes foi de 57,06 ± 14,3 anos, 51,2% eram homens.A incidência de MDR foi de 10,5%. Os fatores de risco para MDR foram internação em unidade de terapia intensiva (HR: IC95%) e uso de ventilação mecânica (HR: IC95%). Apesar de 93,3% dos pacientes ter cuidados de enfermagem prescritos, houve menor prescrição de medidas de precaução entre os pacientes com MDR. Conclusão: A incidência de MDR entre pacientes com COVID-19 ocorreu em cerca de um décimo dos pacientes e foi associada a maior gravidade clínica durante a hospitalização. Suscita-se maior adesão à prescrição de cuidados de enfermagem como modo de prevenir a ocorrência de MDR nessa amostra de pacientes.
The Success Factors of Rest Defense in Soccer – A Mixed-Methods Approach of Expert Interviews, Tracking Data, and Machine Learning
Authors: Forcher Leander , Forcher Leon , Altmann Stefan , Jekauc Darko , Kempe Matthias
Published: November 2023

While the tactical behavior of soccer players differs between specific phases of play (offense, defense, offensive transition, defensive transition), little is known about successful behavior of players during defensive transition (switching behavior from offense to defense). Therefore, this study aims to analyze the group tactic of rest defense (despite in ball possession, certain players safeguard quick counterattacks in case of ball loss) in defensive transition. A mixed-methods approach was used, involving both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Semi-structured expert interviews with seven professional soccer coaches were conducted to define rest defense. In the quantitative analysis, several KPIs were calculated, based on tracking and event data of 153 games of the 2020/21 German Bundesliga season, to predict the success of rest defense situations in a machine learning approach. The qualitative interviews indicated that rest defense can be defined as the positioning of the deepest defenders during ball possession to prevent an opposing counterattack after a ball loss. For instance, the rest defending players created a numerical superiority of 1.69 ± 1.00 and allowed a space control of the attacking team of 11.51 ± 9.82 [%] in the area of rest defense. The final machine learning model showed satisfactory prediction performance of the success of rest defense (Accuracy: 0.97, Precision: 0.73, f1-Score: 0.64, AUC: 0.60). Analysis of the individual KPIs revealed insights into successful behavior of players in rest defense, including controlling deep spaces and dangerous counterattackers. The study concludes regaining possession as fast as possible after a ball loss is the most important success factor in defensive transition.
Tarihsel Tasarım Sürecinde Mevcut Eşgüdüm ve Uygulama Çerçevesinde Eğitim Yöntem ve Tekniklerinde Yeni Teknolojilerin Kullanımının İncelenmesi
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Osman
Published: November 2023

Abstract One of the most important topics that stand out in the process of Turkey's candidacy for the European Union is undoubtedly education. Undoubtedly, one of the attitudes that are desired to be imparted to students in primary, secondary and higher education institutions today is to learn the use of new technologies in education. Electronics and communication technology The only way for students to stay up-to-date after graduating in their rapidly developing fields is to ensure lifelong learning by maintaining the use of new technologies in education. In addition, they are expected to acquire this attitude that they developed during their student life to their own students in the teaching profession. Developing and strengthening lifelong learning attitude by maintaining the use of new technologies in education among students includes differences according to other attitudes, skills and habits that students want to acquire. The development of a lifelong learning attitude by maintaining the use of new technologies in education involves students gaining new skills such as information collection, as well as developing some special attitudes and desires related to learning. Another issue related to lifelong learning through the method of maintaining the use of new technologies in education is self-learning. Self-learners generally have certain characteristics, attitudes and skills. These attitudes include that learning is a personal responsibility, an approach such as challenging problems, and a willingness to learn. Lifelong learning characteristics include being motivated, independent, self-disciplined and self-confident by the method of maintaining the use of new technologies in education. His skills include basic study skills and time management. Presenting activities such as design, where the solution is not obvious, instead of closed-ended problems to students in education and training processes, can help them develop the skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning, as it will require the integration of the learned material, the discovery of knowledge through experiments and research. Key Words: Training Methods and Techniques, New Technology, Design Process, Coordination and Implementation
Sosyal Hizmetler Programı Öğrencilerinin Kariyer Kararı Verme Yetkinliği İle İlişkili Faktörlerin Belirlenmesi
Authors: KAYMA Derya , ZENGİN TAŞ Esin
Published: November 2023

Bu araştırmada Sosyal Hizmetler Programında eğitimlerine devam eden öğrencilerin kariyer kararı verme yetkinlikleri ile ilişkili faktörlerin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. İlişkisel tarama modelinde tasarlanmış çalışmanın örneklemini Türkiye’nin farklı üniversitelerinde Sosyal Hizmetler Programlarına devam eden 428 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Veri toplamada “Kariyer Kararı Verme Yetkinlikleri Ölçeği”, “Akademik Özyeterlilik Ölçeği”, “Algılanan Kariyer Engelleri Ölçeği” ve “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada Sosyal Hizmetler Programı öğrencilerinin algıladıkları kariyer engelleri arttıkça kariyer kararı verme yetkinliklerinin azaldığı, akademik özyeterlilikleri arttıkça da kariyer kararı verme yetkinliklerinin arttığı saptanmıştır. Ayrıca öğrencilerin kariyer kararı verme yeterlilikleri ile çalışma deneyimi, babanın eğitim seviyesi ve programı isteyerek tercih etmesi arasında anlamlı ilişkiler belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak öğrencilerin algıladıkları kariyer engellerinin azaltılmasına yönelik kariyer derslerinin üniversite eğitiminde arttırılması ve çalışma hayatı içerisinde daha fazla yer alabilmelerinin sağlanabilmesi için uygulamaya dayalı eğitim olanaklarının sağlanmasının uygun olacağı düşünülmektedir.
Main trends in physical and psycho-emotional health of preschool children in Ukraine
Authors: Dufynets Vasyl , Bretsko Іryna , Shcherban Tetiana
Published: November 2023

Children are increasingly at risk of various diseases, which has a rather negative impact on their intellectual development and can slow down social development in general, and therefore there is a need to address this issue. The main purpose of this study was to examine and analyse the state of physical, psychological, and social health of children in Ukraine based on preschool educational institutions in Mukachevo. The study used the Sensorimotor technique and the computer programme Efecton Studio 2009 to investigate preschool children’s visual-motor reactions. The Rufier-Dixon and Henchy tests were used to assess the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It was found that every third child has problems in physical or intellectual development. It was substantiated that the tense sanitary and epidemiological situation in the country, environmental pollution, lower living standards of most families and access to medical care, insufficient physical activity, as well as environmental problems contribute to the deterioration of the psychophysical state of preschool children. It was emphasised that maintaining a healthy physical condition is an important element for the normal functioning and growth of a young organism. It was emphasised that the period of adaptation to school, which current preschoolers will go through in the future, depends considerably on the child’s health, as healthy children can better cope with mental and physical stress. It was found that most preschoolers have limited knowledge about healthy lifestyles. Only 28% of children understand what food is healthy, and 18% know the importance of eating fresh food. This indicates the need for more active work with children on healthy eating and lifestyles in general. It was found that many adults also do not have a holistic understanding of the principles of proper nutrition and do not discuss these issues with children, and therefore it is important to pay attention to adult education in the field of health and nutrition. The practical significance of the study is that all the theoretical provisions, conclusions and recommendations can be used by teachers and students of educational institutions to improve knowledge about the trends in the health status of preschoolers and schoolchildren in Ukraine, as well as by other scientists for in-depth study of the problem.
Psychological characteristics of young men with Internet addiction: A cross-cultural study
Authors: Yablonska Tetiana , Yuanjie Li
Published: November 2023

Today’s youth actively use the Internet, which increases the risk of developing addiction, and thus raises the issue of investigating its factors to prevent the problem promptly and provide effective psychocorrection. The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychological predictors of Internet addiction among young people. The study was based on a comparative analysis of Ukrainian and Chinese samples. The Internet Addiction Test by K. Young was used to identify the formation of Internet addiction; the Big Five Personality Inventory NEO-FFI and the Beck Depression Inventory were used to diagnose psychological characteristics; respondents were also offered a questionnaire that included questions about demographic data and current situation. It was found that in the Ukrainian sample, 36.3% of respondents have a moderate or severe degree of Internet addiction, while in the Chinese sample, this share is 31.3%. Differences in personal predictors of Internet addiction have been found: the level of Internet addiction among Ukrainian youth is positively correlated with depression, neuroticism, and the impact of war, while it is inversely related to extraversion and conscientiousness. In the group of Chinese youth, only the neuroticism scale correlates with Internet addiction. The comparison showed that the level of depression among young people with Internet addiction in both countries is significantly higher than among young people without signs of addiction. There are significant differences between respondents in Ukraine and China on the scales of neuroticism, conscientiousness, extraversion, and most notably, openness. It was found that Ukrainian youth are characterised by higher levels of neuroticism and openness and lower levels of extraversion and conscientiousness compared to Chinese youth; no differences were found in terms of Internet addiction and depression. The study established that the common factor of Internet addiction among young people in both countries is depression; cultural differences and environmental factors lead to the fact that the predictors of addiction are different personality traits of young people. The practical significance of the study is that its results provide a better insight into the goals of influence in planning the prevention and psychocorrection of youth Internet addiction.
Khảo sát một số yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến khả năng trích ly hợp chất polyphenol và flavonoid từ lá dâu tằm (Moruss Alba L.)
Authors: Võ Tấn Thạnh , Nguyễn Thị Kim Tuyến , Võ Thị Thúy , Tạ Ngọc Tú , Lê Bích Tuyền , Phan Thúy Oanh
Published: November 2023

Nghiên cứu được thực hiện nhằm khảo sát ảnh hưởng của tỷ lệ nước bổ sung (1/10, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25 và 1/30 (w/v)), ảnh hưởng của nhiệt độ trích ly (60, 70, 80 và 90oC) và ảnh hưởng thời gian trích ly (15, 30, 45 và 60 phút) đến hàm lượng polyphenol và flavonoid thu được từ lá dâu Tằm. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, dịch lá dâu tằm khi được trích ly ở tỉ lệ nguyên liệu/nước bổ sung là 1/25, nhiệt độ trích ly 80oC và thời gian trích ly là 30 phút sẽ thu được hàm lượng polyphenol và flavonoid cao nhất lần lượt là 366 mg GAE/100 g DM và 77 mg QE/100 g DM.
Inteligencia artificial aplicada a los sistemas energéticos
Authors: Gómez Sarduy Julio Rafael , López Sotelo Jesús Alfonso , Posada Contreras Johnny , Quispe Oqueña Enrique Ciro , Vidal Medina Juan Ricardo , Molina López Ducardo León , Moreno Chuquen Ricardo , Obando Cerón Johan Samir , Zuluaga Orozco Jorge Eduardo
Published: November 2023

Este libro surge en momentos donde la Inteligencia Artificial se ha convertido en una tecnología que cada vez está más presente en nuestras labores cotidianas, tiempos en los que aparecen serios cuestionamientos sobre sus beneficios. Incluso, algunos estudiosos la consideran una tecnología que puede poner en riesgo la humanidad y provocar un colapso de nuestra civilización.Como toda tecnología con este potencial, la IA tiene también un enorme margen para ser utilizada de manera positiva con posibilidades de lograr un impacto beneficioso para la sociedad. Lo anterior ha generado una iniciativa denominada Inteligencia Artificial por el Bien Social.
Capacitación y competencias en el rendimiento laboral en empresas de servicios
Authors: Monrroy Incio Javier Eleazar
Published: November 2023

El presente artículo de revisión tiene como principal objetivo describir la capacitación, competencias en el rendimiento laboral en empresas de servicios en Lima, Perú. La metodología aplicada en el presente artículo de revisión es el análisis de contenido y se seleccionaron 28 artículos. Se concluye que aún existe la idea de algunos empresarios que la capacitación es un gasto mas no una inversión del recurso humano, es necesario que las empresas de servicio logren aumentar las habilidades y conocimientos de sus colaboradores por medio de un programa de capacitación actualizado y dinámico. Asimismo, es necesario contar con colaboradores con competencias demostradas para que las empresas cuenten con un adecuado rendimiento laboral.
La soya en Ecuador: importancia y alternativas para su producción sustentable con rentabilidad económica
Authors: Oyarvide Harold , Arce Tito , Loor Wilson , Quiñones Guadalupe
Published: November 2023

La soya (Glycine max) es un alimento de importancia estratégica para la seguridad alimentaria del Ecuador, debido a su alto índice proteínico tanto para la alimentación humana como animal. La soya o tortas de harina de soya constituyen un insumo principal para la elaboración de alimentos balanceados para animales, que a su vez se utilizan para la producción de carne de pollo, carne porcina, huevos y –en menor medida– para la alimentación de bovinos (consumo humano indirecto). La soya también se emplea para consumo humano directo, principalmente como aceite vegetal de soya, leche de soya, margarina de soya, salsa de soya y otras preparaciones. Desde el punto de vista nutricional la soya contiene los nueve aminoácidos esenciales para el organismo, lo que explica su importancia para la alimentación humana. El artículo se basa en una investigación documental, a partir de la revisión de artículos científicos y fuentes estadísticas. El objetivo central fue indagar sobre aspectos clave de la cadena de valor de la soya, su importancia agronómica, socioeconómica y ambiental y el rendimiento del cultivo en Ecuador, país que depende altamente de las importaciones de este importante alimento. Fueron comparados resultados de algunas investigaciones, a fin de contrastar los beneficios de cada una de las variedades y técnicas de cultivo en ellas presentadas, con el fin último de seleccionar la más factible en términos de rendimientos, sustentabilidad y rentabilidad económica para Ecuador. Tomando en cuenta los hallazgos derivados del análisis comparativo, se propone la aplicación de bacterias fijadoras de nitrógeno (Rhizobium, Azorhizobium y Bradyrhizobium) como la estrategia sustentable y adecuada, dado que favorece al rendimiento del cultivo y a mejorar las condiciones físico-químicas de los suelos cultivados, a la vez que promete una alta rentabilidad económica. También se recomienda realizar estudios experimentales con la finalidad de formular y probar fertilizantes orgánicos que disminuyan costos de producción y que aporten los nutrientes necesarios para un mejor desarrollo de los cultivos que, por ende, se traduzcan en mejores resultados de producción. Además de reducir el impacto ambiental de los residuos de fertilizantes en agua y atmósfera, permitiría alcanzar una rentabilidad económica atractiva en las explotaciones. Igualmente se recomienda implementar políticas apropiadas para aumentar la producción doméstica de soya y reducir así la dependencia de las importaciones.
Food habits among adolescent girls: A qualitative study in urban and peri-urban communities, Delhi, India
Authors: Malik Deepak , Juneja Neeru , Babu Bontha
Published: November 2023

There are approximately 253 million adolescents in India, and their nutritional needs are high. Consumption of fast food, high in saturated fat, salt, and sugar, is high among adolescents. Considering the lack of information on the knowledge and practices related to eating patterns among adolescents in India, this paper reports the practice, perception, and knowledge about healthy and unhealthy eating habits of this segment of its population in urban and peri-urban communities. Qualitative data were collected during the formative stage of an intervention study. Fifty in-depth interviews and eight focus group discussions were conducted in two communities in Delhi, the national capital of India (28º 36’ 36” N & 77º 13’ 48” E). For data analysis, a deductive approach was adopted, and a thematic content analysis was performed. Practices, perception and knowledge, and seeking information were the themes that emerged, and it was verified that low income is a limiting factor for acquisition at the family level. Cleanliness, hygiene, and taste are the factors when choosing the preparation of food. Strong perceptions about certain foods were observed: parents showed helplessness concerning the consumption of outside food by their children. Food bought in a restaurant is better and not as harmful, and adolescents prefer the taste to health. Preferences for healthy foods and the acceptance of food from large restaurants, and the preference for their tastes, have emerged as factors influencing adolescents' eating practices. In addition, the research revealed awareness and knowledge about healthy and unhealthy food among female adolescents and community members residing in low-socioeconomic status urban and peri-urban communities of Delhi. Several factors were found to influence the eating habits of Delhi female adolescents, such as taste, nutrition-related awareness, and self-efficacy (at the individual level), as well as parental and peer pressure (at the societal level). Nevertheless some methodological limitations, this study suggests behaviour change interventions among adolescents using the findings of the current study.
Sistemas Alimentarios: Vías de Acción para la transformación holística de la sociedad venezolana
Authors: Landaeta Maritza , Herrera Marianella
Published: November 2023

Venezuela vive momentos sumamente complejos y retadores en cuanto al bienestar de su población. Además de los problemas inherentes a la crisis interna, el mundo a su alrededor también ha alcanzado niveles de complejidad enormes, incluyendo los conflictos armados, cambios climáticos y transformaciones tecnológicas, de las cuales Venezuela no escapa. El sistema alimentario venezolano (SAV) ha sido un sector sumamente golpeado durante la crisis, por los sucesivos cambios –no necesariamente para bien– que se ha experimentado. Todo ello ha contribuido a incrementar la prevalencia de la desnutrición en el país y de la inseguridad alimentaria y nutricional que deben enfrentar la mayoría de los hogares venezolanos. Este trabajo aborda las líneas de acción generales para volver a un sistema alimentario que sea la base del logro de la seguridad y soberanía alimentarias en el país y fortalecer el derecho a la alimentación, la salud y la vida en Venezuela. A partir de fuentes secundarias presenta un resumen de la situación actual, para luego enfocarse en los cambios urgentes en las políticas y las recomendaciones para contribuir con dicha transformación, haciendo énfasis en la educación nutricional para promover una alimentación saludable y sostenible, adoptando modalidades de consumo sostenibles, bajo perspectivas holísticas que tomen a la alimentación y nutrición como eje fundamental. Así, deben recuperarse aspectos cualitativos de la inseguridad alimentaria, a veces inadvertidos dentro de las estadísticas de desnutrición y muchas veces excluidos de las estrategias de recuperación alimentaria y nutricional, tales como las normas, usos y costumbres en la mesa venezolana, las tradiciones culinarias, el placer de comer y manejo del estrés. Por tanto, la reactivación del SAV en todos los eslabones de la cadena constituye una de las mejores maneras de recuperar el tan ansiado bienestar y salud –que depende en última instancia de la conjunción de muchas variables–, con lo cual la mayoría de las personas están comprometidas.