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2D Surface Topography Alterations of Different Geomembrane Liners: Grain Shape, Relative Density and Loading Perspectives
Authors: Karademir Tanay
Published: December 2024

Surface topography is of importance in playing a major role for the mobilized mechanical behavior, and hence, the strength-stability performance of composite layered systems containing synthetic geomembrane liner and natural granular sand. The 2D surface topography alterations of different geomembranes were experimentally be studied by performing profile relief measurements for detecting and determining 2D surface topographical characteristics of different geomembrane liner sheets produced from distinctive polymeric resins (HDPE, LLDPE, PVC) previously subjected to abrasive action of granular sand grains at different relative densities (Dr) and dissimilar particle shape (rounded or angular), and additionally at various loading conditions. The surface topographical characteristics as evident on the detected profiles including asperity features such as size, shape, and spacing of material dislocations comprised of peaks and valleys in the topographies were different and unique to geomembrane type. As such, the softer and the more flexible the geomembrane liner sheet in an order of HDPE, LLDPE, PVC becomes, the greater the abrasion has developed in that the surface topography demonstrated more severe peaks and valleys. Further, the angular features of sand grains led to the mobilization of more violent abrasive action in that angular particles were able to penetrate into the surface of geomembrane liner, and thus, gouge on a trajectory along the surface. The dimensions and spacing of peaks and valleys for the surface topography were small-scale in relatively stiffer geomembrane liner sheet of HDPE in which the surface topography did not possess sharp corners such that the transitions from peaks to valleys to peaks were smooth and rounded as compared to that of LLDPE as well as PVC geomembranes where sharp and rough transitions from peaks to valleys to peaks exhibited. The quantification of surface topography alterations of different geomembranes by means of the computed values of average roughness (Ra) determined for the measured surface topographies of the liners unveiled that the Ra (i.e. surficial topographical changes) increases with an increase in load, relative density, particle angularity of grain shape, and softness of geomembrane liner sheet.
Elit Basketbolcularda Akdeniz Diyeti Uyum Ölçeği ile Uyku Kalitesi Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Parlak Eda , Kırşan Helin
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma, Türkiye’de 1. ve 2. ligde profesyonel basketbol sporu ile uğraşan 18 yaş ve üzeri basketbolcunun beslenme alışkanlıklarını belirlemek; beslenme kalitesi ve uyku kalitesi arasındaki ilişkiyi cinsiyetlere göre değerlendirmek amacıyla planlanmıştır. Çalışmaya Türkiye genelinde gönüllü olan 174 basketbolcu (97 kadın, 77 erkek) katılmıştır. Çalışma çevrimiçi ve yüz yüze görüşme tekniği ile uygulanmıştır. Anket formu demografik veriler, antropometrik ölçümler (vücut ağırlığı (VA), boy uzunluğu, beden kütle indeksi (BKİ)), beslenme durumu ve alışkanlıkları ile ilgili veriler, 14 Maddeli Akdeniz Diyeti Uyum Ölçeği (MEDAS) ve Sporcu Uyku Davranış Ölçeği’ni (SUDA) kapsamaktadır. Çalışmada veriler SPSS 25 paket programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Basketbolcularda MEDAS ortalama puanları erkeklerde 8,45±2,27; kadınlarda ise 7,52±2,88 olarak saptanmış ve aradaki fark anlamlı bulunmuştur (p=0,019). Bu diyet modeline göre basketbolcular diyete orta düzeyde uyum sağlamışlardır. SUDA ortalama puanları erkeklerde 38,48±7,61; kadınlarda ise 40,76±8,28 olarak saptanmış, sırasıyla orta ve kötü düzeyde uyku kalitesine sahip oldukları tespit edilmiş ve aradaki fark anlamlı bulunmamıştır. Hem erkek hem kadın basketbolcularda MEDAS ile SUDA ortalama değerleri arasında fark tespit edilememiştir (p>0,05). Çalışmada özellikle kadın basketbolcuların erkek basketbolculara kıyasla Akdeniz diyetine uyumlarının ve uyku kalitelerinin daha kötü düzeyde olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Akdeniz diyet modeli sonucunda elde edilen toplam puanlara göre; basketbolcularda her iki cinsiyette de besin alımlarının düzeltilmesi gerektiği kanısına varılmıştır. Sporcularda Akdeniz diyeti ile uyku durumları arasında ilişkiyi değerlendirecek daha fazla çalışmaya ihtiyaç bulunmaktadır.
Regresyon Modeli Kullanılarak Aracı Değişken Analizi: Tarım Verilerinde Uygulaması
Authors: Köleoğlu Nilay , Çelik Şenol
Published: December 2024

Günlük hayatta araştırılması düşünülen değişkenler arasındaki ilişkiler, genellikle bir tahminci ve sabit arasındaki basit iki değişkenli ilişkilerden daha karmaşık olarak ortaya çıkarlar. Bu ilişkiler araştırma tasarımına aracı (mediation) değişken ismi verilen üçüncü bir değişkenin eklenmesiyle değiştirilebilir veya bu değişkenin eklenmesiyle farklı bir model olarak şekillenebilir. Bu araştırmanın amacı, Türkiye’de 2021 yılında 81 ilde bitkisel üretim miktarı ile bitkisel üretim değeri değişkenleri arasındaki ilişkide tarım alanı değişkeninin aracılık etkisini tespit etmektir. Veriler basit ve çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmanın bulguları bitkisel üretim miktarı (ÜM) ile bitkisel üretim değeri (ÜD) arasındaki ilişkide, tarım alanının (AL) aracılık rolünün olmadığını ortaya koymuştur.
Effect of Mindfulness Meditation on Reducing Stress in College Students in Indonesia
Authors: Agustina Maria
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of mindfulness meditation on reducing stress in college students.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Mindfulness meditation significantly reduces stress among college students by enhancing emotional regulation, promoting relaxation, and improving coping mechanisms. Studies show that students practicing mindfulness experience lower levels of anxiety, better academic focus, and improved overall well-being compared to those who do not. Regular meditation fosters greater resilience to stress by encouraging present-moment awareness and reducing overthinking. Additionally, integrating mindfulness programs into college settings can create supportive environments that enhance mental health.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) framework, cognitive appraisal theory & self-determination theory (SDT) may be used to anchor future studies on the effect of mindfulness meditation on reducing stress in college students. Colleges should integrate mindfulness training into orientation programs to help first-year students navigate the academic, social, and emotional transitions of college life. Policymakers should mandate the inclusion of evidence-based well-being programs, including mindfulness meditation, as part of a holistic approach to mental health in higher education.
Position of Verbal Witnesses as Evidence in Drug Criminal Cases
Authors: Kasim Warsito
Published: December 2024

Verbal witnesses are not recognized in the General Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), but the use of verbal witnesses is indeed permitted in the context of Indonesian law, as long as it remains within the existing legal corridor. The existence of verbal witnesses in the examination process in court is not absolutely necessary, depending on how the examination process in court is going. If desired or if a defendant retracts what he stated in the BAP, then either the public prosecutor or on the initiative of the judge can submit verbal witnesses or investigator witnesses. In a court examination, the statement of the investigator's witness stated under oath can also be said to be a valid statement. The statement from this verbal witness is not only to refute the defendant's statement, but also one of the elements in which the judge forms a belief in the charges charged against the defendant. So we can often find that the statement of this verbal witness is used in the judge's decision in deciding a criminal case. However, the existence or extent of the evidentiary power of the verbal witness' statement in influencing the judge's belief does not have definite parameters
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PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PELAKU TINDAK PIDANA BULLYING (PERUNDUNGAN) TERHADAP PESERTA PEMILU DI MEDIA SOSIAL PERSPEKTIF UNDANG-UNDANG ITE
Authors: Rizal Syamsul , Noor Tajuddin , Purba Indra Gunawan
Published: December 2024

Pelaku perundungan terhadap kontestan pemilu pada media massa elektronik biasanya dilakukan dengan memposting gambar atau foto seseorang kontestan pemilu dengan meminimalisir memodifikasi minimal sehingga pembaca masih mudah mengenali korban. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana pengaturan tindak pidana bullying (perundungan) terhadap peserta pemilu melalui media sosial, bagaimana pertanggungjawaban pidana pelaku bullying (perundungan) terhadap peserta pemilu melalui media sosial, bagaimana hambatan dan kendala penanggulangan tindak pidana bullying (perundungan) terhadap peserta pemilu melalui media sosial dan upaya mengatasinya. Penelitian yang dilakukan adalah penelitian normatif dengan menggunakan metode telaah pustaka (library research). Jenis data penelitian ini adalah data primer dan data sekunder dan disusun secara sistematis dan untuk mentelaah data-data sekunder menggunakan pendekatan yuridis normatif dan dianalisis secara kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa pengaturan tindak pidana  bullying (perundungan) terhadap peserta pemilu melalui media sosial selain diatur dalam KUHP dan Undang-Undang Nomor 1  Tahun 2023 Tentang KUHP mengenai pasal bullying di media sosial atau pasal cyber bullying dalam bentuk penghinaan, menyerang kehormatan/nama baik seseorang, juga mengacu pada ketentuan Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 2024 tentang Perubahan Kedua atas Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik yang pada prinsipnya, menyerang kehormatan/nama baik seseorang termasuk dalam perbuatan yang dilarang dalam Pasal 27A Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 2024.
ANALISIS YURIDIS AKIBAT HUKUM WANPRESTASI NASABAH TERHADAP BARANG JAMINAN DALAM PERJANJIAN GADAI
Authors: Hayati Winta
Published: December 2024

Pegadaian sebagai Badan Uusaha Milik Negara yang mempunyai misi khususnya yaitu memenuhi kebutuhan dana skala kecil, dan pada akhir-akhir ini PT. Pegadaian semakin membudaya dan memasyarakat di kalangan masyarakat kelas bawah dan masyarakat kelas atas. Pelaksanaan hak retensi dan lelang di PT. Pegadaian Merupakan salah satu perusahaan Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN) yang bergerak di bidang jasa keuangan yang berfokus membantu masyarakat yang membutuhkan pendanaan dengan cara menggadaikan berbagai barang berharga dan surat-surat berharga lainnya. Akibat hukum yang timbul jika terjadi pelelangan terhadap barang jaminan di PT. Pegadaian adalah pihak PT. Pegadaian mengambil sejumlah dana yang dipinjamkannya kepada pihak debitur setelah dipotong bunga, modal sewa dan juga biaya pelelangan. Oleh karena itu disarankan agar dalam hal pelaksanaan lelang atas barang-barang bergerak pada PT. Pegadaian  dilaksanakan sesuai dengan ketentuan yang berlaku  dan agar pihak PT. Pewgadaian  menjelaskan akibat hukum jika terjadi pelelangan kepada debitur.
Assessment of impact of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on Investments in Nigeria
Authors: Mohammed Ibrahim Danlami , Sanusi Yakubu Muhammad , Mustapha Ibrahim Dikko
Published: December 2024

This study assessed the interference of monetary and fiscal policy on investments in Nigeria by applying Error Correction Model using quarterly data from 2010Q1 to 2022Q4. The results show that exchange rate, government expenditure, money supply monetary policy rate, and public debt have both short-run and long-run relationships with investment in Nigeria, while government revenue is probably due to multiple taxes which exist in the economy only has a negative and insignificant relationship with investment in Nigeria, particularly in long run. Based on the above findings, the paper recommends that the monetary authorities should find and adopt an optimum monetary policy rate that would be conducive and encourage investment in the country. The fiscal authority should review the multiple taxes charged on businesses to encourage more investment into the economy.
Передовые методы оптимизации работы с нейросетями на современных архитектурах
Authors: Урвачев П. М. , Ковтун В. А.
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена исследованию и сравнению различных методов оптимизации при обучении нейронных сетей. Рассматриваются ключевые алгоритмы, такие как стохастический градиентный спуск, метод Momentum, AdaGrad и Adam. Для каждого метода предоставляются теоретические обоснования, математические формулы и примеры реализации на практике. Проведено экспериментальное сравнение эффективности этих методов на задаче классификации рукописных цифр с использованием набора данных MNIST. Обсуждаются преимущества и недостатки каждого метода, а также их влияние на скорость обучения и точность модели. На основе полученных результатов подводится итог о наиболее эффективном алгоритме, подчеркивается важность выбора подходящего метода оптимизации для повышения эффективности нейронных сетей в различных приложениях.
Inside adversary combinatorial attacks in secret sharing scheme via linear system of equations when n = 5
Authors: Reddy L. Sreenivasulu , Kumar Indrajeet
Published: December 2024

When an insider possesses greater than or equal to the threshold number of secret shares, he can retrieve an entire secret without any difficulty. This kind of task doesn’t have any big problems. In this work, even if the inside adversary only knows a smaller number of secret shares than the threshold amount, we give the different computational approaches to retrieve the whole secret share. We limit five secret shares in this investigation to be used only for calculation. The assaults in this work are classified into four categories utilising probabilistic and algebraic systems of linear congruence relations, based on the number of secret shares of the adversary and the order of an algebraic field where the secret shares are formed by the distributor. Together with these assaults, this study offers a worst-case and bestcase outcome for the inside adversary to retrieve the entire secret. The relationship between the threshold value t and the quantity of secret shares n is the basis of these scenarios. Lastly, we displayed the graphical analysis about the quantity of shares in the secret sharing system as well as the order of an algebraic field in which the distributor creates the secret shares.
¿Por qué la teoría darwiniana de la evolución por selección natural es relevante para los problemas morales actuales?
Authors: Ruse Michael
Published: December 2024

La teoría de la evolución por selección natural de Charles Darwin, que explica las distribuciones geográficas y el registro fósil, se considera, con razón, una de las teorías científicas más importantes de todos los tiempos, y ocupa su lugar junto con la teoría de la atracción gravitacional de Isaac Newton, que explica la imagen heliocéntrica del mundo de Copérnico. Sin embargo, existe una tendencia a pensar que el trabajo de Darwin está acabado. Que pertenece más a la historia victoriana que a algo que tenga una relevancia social crucial en la actualidad. Este ensayo evidencia cuán equivocada es esa suposición. A través de una serie de casos históricos (extranjeros, clase social, orientación sexual y mujeres), se demuestra que el darwinismo es tan vibrante e importante hoy como lo era cuando Darwin era joven. Es una herramienta esencial para analizar y resolver algunos de los problemas sociales más importantes y apremiantes que enfrentamos en el siglo XXI.
Technology-mediated Task-Based Language Teaching in a Virtual Reality learning environment
Authors: Christoforou Maria , Thrasher Tricia , Ijiri Amelia
Published: December 2024

Task-based language teaching (TBLT) emphasizes interaction in the target language, bridging classroom learning with real-world language use (Nunan, 2004). TBLT focuses on meaningful, purposeful tasks that reflect authentic language use outside the classroom. With the integration of Web 2.0 technologies, the TBLT framework evolved into Technology-mediated task-based language teaching (TMTBLT) to better incorporate technological advancements (González-Lloret & Ortega, 2014). Recently, emergent technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) have influenced TMTBLT by enhancing the authenticity of language use in realistic, immersive contexts (Smith & McCurrach, 2021). This paper applies the TMTBLT framework to analyze a series of language tasks carried out in VR, focusing on how certain affordances of VR can enhance TMTBLT. The tasks come from an 8-week case study involving six Japanese adult learners. Each week, participants engaged in 30-minute English lessons on the VR language learning platform, Immerse. These lessons were designed according to TBLT principles and included real-world tasks such as ordering food in a virtual restaurant. Video recordings of the lessons (254 minutes) were analyzed to assess task alignment with TMTBLT principles and their impact on learning and interaction. This paper aims to offer practitioners insights on effectively integrating VR into TMTBLT by discussing both the successful and unsuccessful aspects of tasks.
Engagement matters: Teachers’ perceptions of and experiences with student engagement in an online EAP programme
Authors: De Lima Guedes Karla Kerlley
Published: December 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread closures of schools and universities, necessitating a rapid shift from in-person to online teaching, a novel situation for many second language educators. This transition raised concerns regarding student engagement given its acknowledged correlation with academic achievement. This study investigates how English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teachers perceived and experienced student engagement in an online pre-sessional programme at a British university and how they adapted their teaching methods during Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT). Employing a case study approach, qualitative data was collected from group discussions and individual interviews with 25 EAP teachers. The findings revealed that students engage differently online, requiring specific teaching strategies. Teachers reported higher student attendance, more equitable participation, and increased student responsibility in the online environment. However, they also highlighted challenges, including the ease with which students could disengage due to distracting home environments, their focus on assessments over learning, time zone differences, extended periods required for rapport-building between teachers and students, and technical difficulties. The study underscores the importance of teacher reflection on their online teaching experiences and suggests that awareness of digital pedagogy strategies is crucial for fostering engagement in EAP virtual classrooms.
Exploring potential age, gender, and first language bias when using Google Voice Typing (GVT) for automatic scoring systems in pronunciation placement tests
Authors: Nelson Carey , Johnson Carol
Published: December 2024

Dictation technology using automatic speech recognition (ASR), such as Google Voice Typing (GVT), has shown promise in scoring pronunciation placement tests, with strong correlations to human rater scores. However, potential biases in these systems must be investigated to ensure fair and accurate assessments. This quantitative study examined gender, first language (L1), and age biases in GVT-based scoring of a pronunciation placement test. Existing recordings of pronunciation placement tests of 1000 university-level English second language students in Canada were examined. The test takers completed a timed task of reading five increasingly complex sentences which were scored by human raters. Regression analyses were conducted with the GVT scores predicting human-rater scores, with age, gender, and L1 input as moderators. Results revealed no significant gender or L1 bias; however, test takers aged 29 and younger were disadvantaged due to an age bias. We conclude that GVT could serve as a reliable tool for scoring pronunciation placement tests if scores are adjusted to mitigate the identified age bias.
Enhancing human-centric CALL through AI innovations
Authors: Xu Liang , Ward Monica , Uí Dhonnchadha Elaine
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) to create a more engaging and supportive educational experience. This study delves into the utilisation of Natural Language Processing (NLP), AI image generation and text-to-speech (TTS) technologies to enhance the game-like elements of CALL resources. Drawing from recent experiments, the paper discusses the iterative improvements made to the Cipher game (Xu et al., 2024), shedding light on the positive impact of AI on both user experience and learning outcomes.The integration of NLP, AI image generation and TTS AI in CALL resources, as exemplified by the Cipher game, demonstrates their effectiveness in creating engaging and inclusive language learning experiences. These technologies not only improve productivity but also cater to the needs of learners with diverse requirements. This paper advocates for further exploration and implementation of AI in CALL to promote humanity, interactivity, and accessibility in language education.
Exploring high-variability phonetic training through text-to-speech technology in ESL pronunciation pedagogy
Authors: Al-Shami Forcan , Cardoso Walcir , Romero Diaz Damian Yukio
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the integration of Text-To-Speech (TTS) technology into High-Variability Phonetic Training (HVPT) to enhance pronunciation skills among English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. Addressing one of the limitations of traditional classrooms, in which access to varied speech sounds and accents is restricted, this study explores whether TTS can effectively supplement pronunciation training by providing diverse auditory input outside the classroom, enabling learners to access a wide range of English accents in a semi-autonomous environment. Thirty intermediate-level adult ESL learners from Kuwait participated in a month-long training program. They were divided into an experimental group, which received HVPT with exposure to multiple English accents (varied by region, gender, age) via TTS, and a control group, which used a single TTS voice. Pretest and posttest evaluations assessed changes in pronunciation accentedness and comprehensibility, using a panel of 11 raters. The results revealed that the experimental group showed significant improvements in both accentedness, and comprehensibility compared to the control group. This study highlights the potential of TTS to offer variable aural input to enhance ESL pronunciation training, thus providing valuable insights for developing effective and accessible language learning materials.
Exposing Francophone students to Jamaican language and culture: Reflections from the ClerKing telecollaborative project
Authors: Madden Oneil Nathaniel , Williams Othniel , Bernard Oquendo
Published: December 2024

Jamaican Creole (JC) is a popular language spoken by majority of Jamaicans both locally and in the Diaspora. However, it is still a language that is unfamiliar to many foreigners, though the small country is known internationally for its music, food,  culture, dominance in sports, as the people are “likkle but tallawah”. In a decade in which the United Nations is celebrating indigenous languages, it is an opportune time to promote and expose international students to JC. This study reports on an initial exposure to JC in phase 3 of ClerKing (Clermont-Ferrand-Kingston) – a 10-week telecollaborative project which brought together learners of English from Clermont Auvergne University (UCA), France, and learners of French from the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Jamaica. WhatsApp and videoconferencing platforms were used to discuss cultural and intercultural topics, including JC. Using the exploratory approach, we seek to ascertain French students’ perceptions on being exposed to Jamaica and the JC. Preliminary findings suggest that French students learnt and practised basic JC structures and vocabulary and had a deep appreciation for the exposure. This broadened their appetite of wanting to learn more about and eventually visit Jamaica.
Identifying and responding to Artificial Intelligence in evaluating written assignments
Authors: Hrdličková Zuzana
Published: December 2024

The paper aims to find out if Slovak students participating in the project ‘ePortfolio as Pedagogy Facilitating Integrative Learning’ use generative AI in their written assignments and to what extent. Using free AI detectors such as ZeroGPT, QuillBot and Scribbr the assignments will be tested if they are AI/GPT generated, human written including parts generated by AI/GPT or human written. Research will try to come up with answers to the following research questions – RQ1: ‘Do the students use AI tools in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what they need?’, RQ2: ‘Does AI provide the students who are allowed to use it with real help?’ and RQ3: ‘Are there still students who do not use AI tools?’ The paper also discusses briefly favourite AI tools for teachers and best AI detectors used all over the world. Research findings have shown that most Slovak students use AI tools to improve their skill of writing, regardless of using them ethically or not. However, there are still students who do not use them at all. Accordingly, several recommendations will be provided to researchers, academics and teachers for addressing this issue and applying or studying AI applications in language education in the future.
Hospitals Did Not Increase Acute Occupational Therapy Provision Despite Positive Associations With Hospital Performance Under Medicare’s Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Program
Authors: Li Jun , Monti Yvonne , Ryan Andrew
Published: December 2024

Importance: Medicare’s Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) program rewards hospitals for reducing total Medicare spending. Despite the benefits of occupational therapy (OT) for patient outcomes and spending, little is known about how CJR affects hospital provision of acute occupational OT services.

Objective: Determine whether CJR changed acute OT provision and whether higher acute OT provision was associated with CJR rewards.

Design: Cohort study with randomization.

Setting: Hospitals.

Participants: Patients covered by Medicare who were discharged after major joint replacement surgery (n = 1,006,938) in 722 hospitals randomly selected for treatment under CJR and 859 hospitals in the control group, before (July 2014–June 2015) and after (April 2016–December 2018) CJR in the United States.

Outcomes and Measures: National Medicare inpatient claims data were used to examine diagnoses and per-hospitalization acute OT provision (OT costs, patient receipt of OT, and OT share of hospitalization costs). CJR files were used to determine hospital rewards (CJR dollars per discharge).

Results: CJR did not affect acute OT provision in terms of per-hospitalization OT costs, patient receipt of OT, or OT share of total hospitalization costs. Each additional dollar of OT spent by hospitals was associated with an increase of $1.99 CJR reward dollars (95% confidence interval [0.82, 3.16]).

Conclusions and Relevance: These results indicate that hospitals did not increase acute OT as part of their improvement strategy under CJR, despite the potential for acute OT to yield financial returns on investment.

Plain-Language Summary: Medicare’s Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) bundled payment program rewards hospitals for low Medicare spending from hospitalization through 90 days postdischarge. Although occupational therapy (OT) improves patient-centered care and reduces Medicare spending, it is unknown whether hospitals modified (or targeted) acute OT services when treating older patients who were hospitalized for major joint replacement surgery under CJR. We used national Medicare data to characterize the variation in hospital use of acute OT and to identify how CJR affected acute OT use by hospitals. We then examined whether acute OT use was associated with financial returns on investment by hospitals in CJR. We found that acute OT use did not change under CJR, even though higher OT use was correlated with larger financial rewards for CJR hospitals. Future research should focus on quantifying the value-added of OT on patient outcomes and Medicare spending.
Avaliação apreciativa integrada às mudanças mais significativas: um estudo de caso do Plano de Logística Sustentável da UFRPE
Authors: Oliveira Rezilda Rodrigues , Souza Maria Tereza Câmara Lima Araújo
Published: December 2024

O artigo faz uma avaliação apreciativa integrada às mudanças mais significativas ocorridas no Plano de Logística Sustentável da Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (PLS/UFRPE) na perspectiva de seus gestores. A Investigação Apreciativa foi utilizada como instrumento de avaliação institucional, combinada ao estudo das mudanças mais significativas na gestão de programas institucionais. A pesquisa é descritivo-exploratória e qualitativa, com aplicação de questionários junto aos responsáveis pela implementação do PLS. Três níveis de mudanças mais significativas foram encontrados nesta avaliação apreciativa: a) no nível individual, observou-se o aumento da conscientização pessoal e do conhecimento acerca de metodologia de tratamento dos resíduos sólidos, ao lado da institucionalização da coleta seletiva solidária na UFRPE; b) no nível grupal, apontou-se a conscientização e adesão da comunidade universitária às boas práticas de sustentabilidade, desenvolvidas em bases compartilhadas quanto aos resultados obtidos no gerenciamento de resíduos; e c) no nível organizacional, verificou-se que a evolução do papel da UFRPE na formulação e implementação do PLS se mostrou consistente com as exigências das políticas de gestão ambiental do país.
Uso e desafios do seguro agrícola para agricultura familiar
Authors: Mera Claudia Maria Prudêncio de , Da Silva Angélica Maria , Benedetti Rodrigues Domingos
Published: December 2024

Considerando a importância da agricultura familiar, o presente estudo tem como objetivo principal investigar o uso e os desafios do seguro agrícola como mecanismo de gestão de riscos para agricultura familiar, fornecendo elementos para a discussão de melhorias do seguro como instrumento de política agrícola, visando aperfeiçoá-lo no sentido de efetivamente contribuir para a gestão de riscos na agricultura familiar. O trabalho apresenta uma abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa, cuja coleta de dados aconteceu através de uma pesquisa de campo, por meio de um questionário aplicado com as agências bancárias e produtores rurais do município de Pejuçara-RS. Quanto aos resultados da pesquisa, foi possível verificar que os principais desafios para que o seguro agrícola seja, efetivamente, uma ferramenta de gestão, estão atrelados a simplificação no processo de contratação e a cobertura de custos.
O Clube do Cupim e a participação da população negra nas eleições de 1887
Authors: Souza Arthur Danillo Castelo Branco de
Published: December 2024

As eleições de 1887, em Pernambuco - para Deputado Geral – foram marcadas por uma forte disputa entre Machado Portella, candidato do partido conservador e Joaquim Nabuco, membro e liderança abolicionista, candidato do partido liberal. Todavia, não foram os nomes de Nabuco e Portella que reverberaram nas ruas naquelas eleições, mas sim a dualidade e a oposição que ambos representavam: escravismo x abolicionismo, políticas raciais e imigrantistas x valorização do trabalhador nacional. Nesse contexto de disputas acirradas, e de grande ebulição do movimento abolicionista, nas ruas e nos jornais, a participação da população negra em Pernambuco foi decisiva para a vitória de Nabuco, nas eleições de 1887. A luta da população negra nas eleições de 1887, frente a uma disputa eleitoral de peso, merece mais atenção por parte da historiografia brasileira.
Tiles of the Moscow Kremlin towers: restoration of the 1940s
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Baranova S.I.
Published: December 2024

An article based on materials published for the first time from the archive of A.V. Filippov, is dedicated to restoration work in the 1940s covering the towers of the Moscow Kremlin with tiles made according to samples, recipes, technological processes and technical conditions developed by the Ceramics Laboratory of the USSR Academy of Architecture. They were carried out under the leadership of A.V. Filippov, becoming, according to the developers, “the first experience of introducing mass production of glazed ceramics into factory practice.” Simultaneously with the restoration of A.V. Filippov has been researching the history of the production and use of tiles on Russian monuments since the 16th century.
La «Descripción del abadía». Escenario para un pastor nuevo
Authors: MARCO José María
Published: December 2024

Este trabajo analiza la Descripción del Abadía, jardín del Duque de Alba, el poema en el que Lope de Vega retrató el jardín de la familia de los Alba en Cáceres. Analiza en primer lugar la dispositio para profundizarluego en cuatro temas: 1) el dispositivo teatral; 2) el poeta y la elaboración de la primera persona; 2) el amor y 3) el jardín. Un poema aparentemente convencional, dedicado al encomio de la Casa de Alba, se transforma así en un texto en el que Lope investiga algunos de los motivos recurrentes en su obra, también presentes en las obras de aquel momento inicial y crucial. Un Lope joven, que se llama a sí mismo «pastor nuevo», sintetiza así una reflexión y una práctica estética centrada en la reflexión sobre el arte y la naturaleza.
Vida y relato en las memorias de Julián Marías
Authors: Diaz Navarro Epicteto
Published: December 2024

En este artículo se examinan las Memorias de Julián Marías, tituladas Una vida presente, originalmente redactadas entre 1988 y 1989. Se presta especial atención, desde los años 30 hasta los años 50, al contenido, organización y la posición intelectual de Marías. En esa obra veríamos que la representación autobiográfica parte del concepto de «vida personal» y su filosofía vitalista.
Las claves onomásticas del «Quijote» de Avellaneda: de Lope de Vega al conde de Lemos y su círculo de escritores
Authors: Cáseda Teresa Jesús Fernando
Published: December 2024

En este estudio se establece, a partir del soneto inicial, del análisis de las referencias explícitas a Lope de Vega y tras una revisión profunda de la onomástica de todos los personajes del Quijote de Avellaneda, la génesis u orígenes de su escritura. Se identifica la presencia en la obra del conde de Lemos, de los hermanos Argensola, de Bárbara de Albión, de los duques de Villahermosa, de Ruiz de Alarcón y diversas referencias metaliterariasen el origen onomástico de otros personajes del texto apócrifo.
Elogio y despedida de la «gesta bohemia» en la «Utopía» (1909), de Ramón Gómez de la Serna
Authors: Palenque Marta
Published: December 2024

En su juventud, Ramón Gómez de la Serna fue gran admirador del espíritu bohemio, entendiéndolo como una misión superior, una especie de martirio de aquellos que sacrificaban su vida por el ideal y la libertad, en abierta lucha con las convenciones y el mercantilismo burgués. Uno de sus tempranos dramas juveniles, La utopía, de 1909, resume la visión que Ramón tenía de la bohemia. Su protagonista es Alberto, asimilable a su amigo, el escultor Julio-Antonio.
A láthatatlan kánon: a jogi és irodalmi szövegek érintkezési pontjai
Authors: Lőrinczi Lilla
Published: December 2024

A szöveg célja a jogi és irodalmi szövegek közötti kapcsolódási pontok, hasonlóságok és
különbségek feltárása, különös tekintettel a kánon és kanonizáció fogalmára. A kánon és
kanonizáció említésekor az ember tipikusan egyházi, irodalmi szövegekre vagy zenére
asszociál, e tanulmány arra ösztönzi az olvasót, hogy ezen hagyományos értelmezéseket
félretéve vizsgálja meg, hogyan terjeszthető ki a kifejezés értelmezési köre a jogi szövegekre
és az ezekkel kapcsolatos mechanizmusokra is. A tanulmány kitér arra, hogy a jogi szövegek is keresztülmennek-e a kanonizáció folyamatán, hasonlóan az irodalmi szövegekhez,
és hogy hogyan segítheti ez a megközelítés a jogi szövegek mélyebb megértését. Az összehasonlítás során választ keres arra, hogy az irodalmi szövegeknek van-e olyan sajátosságuk, amely megmagyarázza, miért vált a kánon népszerű kutatási tárggyá az irodalomban,
míg a jogi szövegek esetében ez miért nem jelent meg hasonló mértékben, miért maradhatott
egy szinte érintetlen terület, ahol csak utalások szintjén találkozhatunk a kánon fogalmával. A kutatás rávilágít arra, hogy a kánon nemcsak a kiválónak tartott szerzők és műalkotások gyűjteménye, hanem a kiválasztási folyamatok és értelmezési rendszerek is szerves
részét képezik, amely tényezők a jogi szövegek esetében ugyanúgy vizsgálat tárgyát képezhetik. A jogi szövegek kanonizációjának vizsgálata új kutatási irányokat nyithat meg, beleértve a jogi szövegekben átadott ismeretek és értékek fenntartását és a kánon szerepének
elemzését, valamint a kontinentális és common law jogrendszerek jogalkotási és jogalkalmazási mechanizmusainak kanonizációra gyakorolt hatását.
„Egy waggon akta” – realista írók képe a korabeli magyar közigazgatásról
Authors: Sallai Balázs
Published: December 2024

A jelen munka előfeltevése az, hogy a közigazgatás mint történeti jelenség elemzésének
egyik lehetséges értelmezési rétege megismerhető – túl a korabeli szakirodalmi álláspontokon vagy épp a levéltári anyagokon – egyes valóságreferens szépirodalmi szerzők munkáiból is. A 19. század második felétől kibontakozó irodalmi irányzat, a realizmus már érzékeny volt a korabeli társadalmi valóságra, így a közigazgatás működésének diszfunkcióira
is, amelyek nehezebbé tették a mindennapi életet. A tanulmányban három, e stílusirányzathoz kötődő magyar szerző (Mikszáth Kálmán, Móricz Zsigmond, Oláh György) műveinek
elemzésén keresztül próbálom meg ezt szemléltetni. Összehasonlítom ezeknek az íróknak a
korabeli magyar közigazgatással kapcsolatos narratíváit a következő szempontok szerint:
műveikben milyen igazgatási szintek problémái dominálnak, milyen hivatalnokkép rajzolódik ki munkáikból, mik a legtöbbször nevesített problémák a közigazgatás mindennapi
ügymenetében, illetve hogy szükség van-e valamilyen reformra szerintük. A jelen mű kronológiai rendszerű felépítése azt is demonstrálja, hogy a dualizmus (illetve részben az azt
megelőző időkhöz) képest a Horthy-korszak második felére a magyar közigazgatás teljesítménye az egyszerű emberek szemszögéből milyen tendenciózus és folyamatos esést mutatott. Ezt markánsan szemlélteti az is, hogy míg Mikszáth elnéző mosollyal ír a közigazgatás
diszfunkcióiról, addig Móricz és Oláh már pesszimista, elkeseredett és a reformokat követelő hangvételben. Reményeim szerint az Olvasó ezek alapján képet alkothat arról a szépirodalmi műveken kívül más forrásokból nem vagy csak nehezen „kinyerhető,” ám mégis
tudományos szempontból is releváns adatokról, amelyek a jogtörténeti kutatások kiegészítéséül szolgálhatnak, nagyban támaszkodva a jog és irodalom módszereire és eredményeire.
OPTIMALISASI KUALITAS LAYANAN MELALUI SISTEM HELP DESK SIAKAD RIL DI PRODI PAI FAKULTAS TARBIYAH DAN KEGURUAN UIN RADEN INTAN LAMPUNG
Authors: KUSWANTO RIYAN TERNA
Published: December 2024

The digitalization of academic services is a necessity in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, especially in higher education. This study focuses on optimizing the Raden Intan Lampung Academic Information System (SIAKAD RIL) through the implementation of a Help Desk system in the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Study Program at the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training. Using the APKL, USG, and Fishbone methodological approaches, this study identified the main issue of the lack of effective Help Desk services for PAI students. The implementation of the Help Desk showed increased efficiency in addressing student obstacles. This study concludes that the implementation of this service not only enhances user satisfaction but also supports more responsive and transparent academic management.
ABSTRAKDigitalisasi layanan akademik menjadi tuntutan di era revolusi industri 4.0, termasuk di lingkungan pendidikan tinggi. Penelitian ini berfokus pada optimalisasi Sistem Informasi Akademik Raden Intan Lampung (SIAKAD RIL) melalui penerapan sistem Help Desk di Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI), Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan metodologi APKL, USG, dan Fishbone, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi isu utama berupa belum tersedianya layanan Help Desk yang efektif bagi mahasiswa PAI. Implementasi Help Desk menunjukkan peningkatan efisiensi dalam penanganan kendala mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa penerapan layanan ini tidak hanya meningkatkan kepuasan pengguna tetapi juga mendukung pengelolaan akademik yang lebih responsif dan transparan.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DA SÍFILIS ADQUIRIDA NA REGIÃO METROPOLITANA DE BELÉM NO PERÍODO DE 2013 A 2023
Authors: Maciel Leonan Augusto da Silva , Moraes Samara da Silva , Miranda Talita Bezerra de , Oliveira Leonan Cordeiro de , Silva Andressa Santa Brigida da , Pinheiro Bruno Gonçalves , Silva Bruno José Martins da , Alves Taís Vanessa Gabbay
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Este estudo analisou o perfil epidemiológico da sífilis adquirida na região metropolitana de Belém (RMB) entre 2013 e 2023. Método: Foram utilizados dados do SINAN e DATASUS para identificar prevalência em relação a sexo, faixa etária, raça/cor e escolaridade. Os dados foram tabulados e descritos por meio de análise estatística, utilizando o teste de análise de variância (ANOVA) e o teste Qui-Quadrado, com apresentação em gráficos e tabelas, utilizando planilhas do Microsoft Excel 2010. Resultados: No período analisado, 2.119 casos foram notificados, revelando um aumento expressivo de casos, especialmente em 2022, possivelmente relacionado aos impactos da pandemia, expressando maior concentração em Belém (87,3%). A maioria dos casos ocorreu entre homens (63,7%), pardos (75,9%) e jovens de 20 a 39 anos (58,2%), sendo comum a escolaridade incompleta (38,3%). Conclusão: Portanto, esses dados refletem as desigualdades no acesso à educação e saúde, evidenciando vulnerabilidades específicas, reforçando a necessidade de estratégias direcionadas, como o aperfeiçoamento do acesso ao diagnóstico e tratamento da doença, campanhas de educação em saúde e prevenção.
The impact of the mesh size and microphysics scheme on the representation of mid-level clouds in the ICON model in hilly and complex terrain
Authors: Omanovic Nadja , Goger Brigitta , Lohmann Ulrike
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The rise in computational power in recent years has enabled research and national weather services to conduct high-resolution simulations down to the kilometric (Δx=𝒪(1 km)) and even to hectometric (Δx=𝒪(100 m)) scales for both weather and climate applications. We investigate with the state-of-the-art numerical weather prediction model ICON how mid-level clouds are represented on a mesh size of 1 km and 65 m, respectively, and for two bulk microphysics schemes, namely one-moment and two-moment cloud microphysics. For this analysis, we leverage the abundant observational data from two independent field campaigns in Switzerland (CLOUDLAB; hilly terrain) and Austria (CROSSINN; complex terrain). With four case studies, we show that while the temperature fields around the campaign sites are well represented in both mesh sizes, the 65 m resolution simulates a more realistic vertical velocity structure that is beneficial for cloud formation. Therefore, the largest differences for the representation of clouds lie in the two mesh sizes. The 1 km simulation in hilly terrain does not capture the observed clouds in both cloud microphysics schemes. Here, the higher resolution of the vertical velocities in the 65 m proves to be crucial for representing the investigated cloud types, and the two-moment microphysics scheme in general performs better with respect to the cloud characteristics because it considers variations in cloud droplet and ice crystal number concentrations. In complex terrain, the differences between the mesh sizes and the cloud microphysics schemes are surprisingly small, but the 65 m simulations with two-moment cloud microphysics show the most realistic cloud representation.
Heterogeneous formation and light absorption of secondary organic aerosols from acetone photochemical reactions: remarkably enhancing effects of seeds and ammonia
Authors: Zhang Si , Gao Yining , Xu Xinbei , Chen Luyao , Wu Can , Li Zheng , Li Rongjie , Xiao Binyu , Liu Xiaodi , Li Rui , Zhang Fan , Wang Gehui
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Secondary organic aerosols (SOAs) from highly volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are currently not well represented in numerical models as their heterogeneous formation mechanisms in the atmosphere remain unclear. Based on the smog chamber experiments, here we investigated the yield and formation pathway of SOA from acetone photochemical reactions under low-NOx conditions in the presence of preexisting haze particles ((NH4)2SO4 and NH4HSO4) and saline mineral particles (Na2SO4) under ammonia-rich conditions. Our results showed that the yield of acetone-derived SOA is remarkably enhanced via multiphase reactions in the presence of these preexisting seeds, especially for the saline mineral particles. We found that aerosol acidity is a key factor controlling the formation pathways of acetone-derived SOA, in which organic acids, alcohol, and carbonyls produced from acetone photochemical reactions dissolve into the aqueous phase of the preexisting seeds and subsequently esterify and/or oligomerize into SOAs that consist of larger molecules on the acidic aerosols but smaller molecules on the neutral mineral aerosols. Moreover, the light absorption ability of the acetone-derived SOA formed on (NH4)2SO4 aerosols is stronger than that formed on Na2SO4 mineral particles, especially in the presence of ammonia, due to a formation of N-containing organics. Through comparison with that from methylglyoxal (MGly), we found that the total SOA from acetone in the chamber is 2.8–8.2 times that from the irreversible uptake of MGly, suggesting that only considering MGly as the precursor of acetone-derived SOA will probably underestimate the role of acetone in global SOA production since acetone abundantly exists in the troposphere.
The effect of lossy compression of numerical weather prediction data on data analysis: a case study using enstools-compression 2023.11
Authors: Tintó Prims Oriol , Redl Robert , Rautenhaus Marc , Selz Tobias , Matsunobu Takumi , Modali Kameswar Rao , Craig George
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The increasing amount of data in meteorological science requires effective data-reduction methods. Our study demonstrates the use of advanced scientific lossy compression techniques to significantly reduce the size of these large datasets, achieving reductions ranging from 5× to over 150×, while ensuring data integrity is maintained. A key aspect of our work is the development of the “enstools-compression” Python library. This user-friendly tool simplifies the application of lossy compression for Earth scientists and is integrated into the commonly used NetCDF file format workflows in atmospheric sciences. Based on the HDF5 compression filter architecture, enstools-compression is easily used in Python scripts or via command line, enhancing its accessibility for the scientific community. A series of examples, drawn from current atmospheric science research, shows how lossy compression can efficiently manage large meteorological datasets while maintaining a balance between reducing data size and preserving scientific accuracy. This work addresses the challenge of making lossy compression more accessible, marking a significant step forward in efficient data handling in Earth sciences.