bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design and Development of a Tool for Measuring Learning Outcomes in a Manufacturing Engineering Program Based on Outcome-Based Education
Authors: Jirasatitsin Suriya , Rattanamanee Wanida , Ratanawilai Thanate , Pochana Klangduen , Daesa Chukree , Trakarnchaisiri Pichet , Thongkaew Kunlapat
Published: November 2023

Curriculum certification is the evaluation of a curriculum’s quality. There are numerous accreditation systems in the world, such as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and the Asean University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA). The results of program learning outcomes (PLOs) have been displayed for each accreditation system. Curriculum management should be designed to ensure that students’ PLOs are met by the time they graduate. All subjects in the curriculum assist students in achieving their PLOs. Each subject in the curriculum contributes to the attainment of each PLO. On the other hand, each subject must complete a number of PLOs successfully. All student assessments of course learning outcomes (CLOs) were included to reflect the PLOs. To assess the CLOs, activities are allotted to each subject in order to meet the CLO requirement. To assess learning outcomes, it is necessary to compile all lecturer and student task data. However, managing this process requires considerable time. In contemplation of outcome-based education, this study designs and develops a tool to evaluate manufacturing engineering program learning outcomes. The “AAD-MfE program” was developed as a systemic tool to resolve the complexity of PLOs’ data quality assessment. This program displays reliable information because all instructors simultaneously input task scores, subject grades, and CLO measurements. The PLOs of students have been monitored in real-time so that they can be improved while students are studying. The AAD-MfE program is a tool for demonstrating curriculum outcomes that are professional and appropriate for certification.
Association of Tooth Loss with Alzheimer’s Disease Tau Pathologies Assessed by Positron Emission Tomography
Authors: Matsumoto Hideki , Tagai Kenji , Endo Hironobu , Matsuoka Kiwamu , Takado Yuhei , Kokubo Naomi , Shimada Hitoshi , Goto Tetsuya , Goto Tazuko K. , Higuchi Makoto
Published: November 2023

Background:

Deterioration of the oral environment is one of the risk factors for dementia. A previous study of an Alzheimer’s disease (AD) model mouse suggests that tooth loss induces denervation of the mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus and neuroinflammation, possibly leading to accelerated tau dissemination from the nearby locus coeruleus (LC).

Objective:

To elucidate the relevance of oral conditions and amyloid-β (Aβ) and tau pathologies in human participants.

Methods:

We examined the number of remaining teeth and the biofilm–gingival interface index in 24 AD-spectrum patients and 19 age-matched healthy controls (HCs). They also underwent positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of Aβ and tau with specific radiotracers, 11C-PiB and 18F-PM-PBB3, respectively. All AD-spectrum patients were Aβ-positive, and all HCs were Aβ-negative. We analyzed the correlation between the oral parameters and radiotracer retention.

Results:

No differences were found in oral conditions between the AD and HC groups. 11C-PiB retentions did not correlate with the oral indices in either group. In AD-spectrum patients, brain-wide, voxel-based image analysis highlighted several regions, including the LC and associated brainstem substructures, as areas where 18F-PM-PBB3 retentions negatively correlated with the remaining teeth and revealed the correlation of tau deposits in the LC ( r = –0.479, p = 0.018) primarily with the hippocampal and neighboring areas. The tau deposition in none of the brain regions was associated with the periodontal status.

Conclusions:

Our findings with previous preclinical evidence imply that tooth loss may enhance AD tau pathogenesis, promoting tau spreading from LC to the hippocampal formation.
Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil Supplementation on Cognition of Individuals with Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease in Sri Lanka (VCO-AD Study): A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Authors: Fernando Malika G. , Silva Renuka , Fernando W.M.A.D. Binosha , de Silva H. Asita , Wickremasinghe A. Rajitha , Dissanayake Asoka S. , Sohrabi Hamid R. , Martins Ralph N. , Williams Shehan S.
Published: November 2023

Background:

Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is a potential therapeutic approach to improve cognition in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) due to its properties as a ketogenic agent and antioxidative characteristics.

Objective:

This study aimed to investigate the effect of VCO on cognition in people with AD and to determine the impact of apolipoprotein E ( APOE) ɛ4 genotype on cognitive outcomes.

Methods:

Participants of this double-blind placebo-controlled trial (SLCTR/2015/018, 15.09.2015) were 120 Sri Lankan individuals with mild-to-moderate AD (MMSE = 15-25), aged > 65 years, and they were randomly allocated to treatment or control groups. The treatment group was given 30 mL/day of VCO orally and the control group, received similar amount of canola oil, for 24 weeks. The Mini-Mental Sate Examination (MMSE) and Clock drawing test were performed to assess cognition at baseline and at the end of the intervention. Blood samples were collected and analyzed for lipid profile and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1 C) levels.∥

Results:

There were no significant difference in cognitive scores, lipid profile, and HbA1 C levels between VCO and control groups post-intervention. The MMSE scores, however, improved among APOE ɛ4 carriers who had VCO, compared to non-carriers (2.37, p = 0.021). APOE ɛ4 status did not influence the cognitive scores in the control group. The attrition rate was 30%.∥

Conclusion:

Overall, VCO did not improve cognition in individuals with mild-to-moderate AD following a 24-week intervention, compared to canola oil. However, it improved the MMSE scores in APOE ɛ4 carriers. Besides, VCO did not compromise lipid profile and HbA1 C levels and is thus safe to consume.
Nanocarriers for Protein and Peptide Drug Delivery
Authors: Al-Hussaniy Hany Akeel , Abed Haithem N , Al-Nayef Ahmed Dahham , Al-Tameemi Sadeq Jaafer , Al-Tameemi Zahraa Salam
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: Protein and peptide drugs offer significant promise as therapeutic agents due to their superior efficacy and reduced toxicity compared to conventional chemical drugs. Nevertheless, difficulties with medication delivery techniques impede their practical deployment. Poor absorption limits non-invasive delivery methods such as nasal, pulmonary, and transdermal distribution, whereas oral administration suffers from low bioavailability and stability problems. Parenteral administration involves certain difficulties, such as low patient compliance and pain, but it also shows promise as a protein-based drug delivery method.

AIM: This review article aims to explore the development of structure-based nanocarriers designed for drug delivery, which have shown potential to address the limitations associated with protein and peptide drug delivery.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A complete literature review was undertaken utilizing Google Scholar and other trustworthy scientific sources to acquire relevant material for this study. Keywords included in the search were “Nanocarriers”, “bioavailability”, “absorption”, “peptide”, “protein drug delivery”, and “permeability”. This review investigated peer-reviewed publications, research papers, and reviews relating to the issue of inclusion.

RESULTS: The review highlights the advancements in structure-based nanocarriers for protein and peptide drug delivery. These nanocarriers have demonstrated reduced side effects and improved therapeutic efficacy compared to free drug molecules. The ability of new and advanced nanocarriers to facilitate targeted drug delivery, overcome physiological barriers, and enable controlled drug release within the body is discussed.

CONCLUSION: By developing structure-based nanocarriers, the problems with conventional drug delivery techniques may be addressed, and protein and peptide medication delivery can be improved. Potential benefits of these nanocarriers include enhanced absorption, tailored drug administration, and greater bioavailability, which might result in safer and more successful treatment results for a range of illnesses.
Pensamiento y política monetaria en Colombia, 1886-1945
Authors: Avella-Gómez Mauricio
Published: November 2023

Esta obra fue escrita en 1980 y publicada en 1987 bajo los auspicios de la Con¬traloría General de la República. En esta ocasión se publica con el patrocinio del Banco de la República. Salomón Kalmanovitz, quien fuera miembro de su Junta Directiva, generosamente solicitó al gerente general de entonces, Mi¬guel Urrutia, y a las autoridades encargadas de las publicaciones, la reedición del libro. A todos ellos mis sentimientos de gratitud. En el último cuarto de siglo la historia monetaria de Colombia ha encon¬trado cultores entre las nuevas generaciones de investigadores. El libro in¬titulado El Banco de la República: antecedentes, evolución y estructura, salido a la luz pública en 1989 es, entre muchos, un ejemplo del creciente interés por la investigación monetaria en el país. La reedición de la obra aspira a convertirse en un nuevo estímulo para quie¬nes opten por dedicar su vocación investigadora al estudio de las instituciones monetarias colombianas. Mauricio Avella Gómez, Investigador del Banco de la República […]
Historia del Banco de la República, cien años
Authors: Adolfo Meisel Roca , Sánchez Torres Fabio , Bedoya Ospina Juan Guillermo , Jaramillo Echeverri Juliana , Gómez Pineda Javier G. , Hernández Gamarra Antonio , Boada Ortiz Alberto , Gómez Restrepo Carolina , Ocampo Duque Marcela , Hommes R. Rudolf , Melo A. José Elías , Hernández Correa Gerardo , Gamba Tiusabá Camila , Gómez González José E. , Perez Reyna David , López E. Enrique , Vargas H. Hernando , Rodríguez N. Norberto , Echavarría Juan José , Cardozo Pamela , Tenjo Fernando , Urrutia Miguel , Junguito Roberto
Published: November 2023

Con motivo del centenario de la expedición de la Ley 25 de 1923, por medio de la cual se creó el Banco de la República, la entidad ha decidido complementar y actualizar la historia institucional originalmente publicada en 2015, volumen que sigue siendo un excelente compendio de los hechos y las circunstancias que marcaron el primer siglo de actividad de la banca central en Colombia. Consideramos que los lineamientos editoriales de la publicación original siguen siendo válidos y pertinentes: por un lado, se quiso vincular a esta obra a un número amplio de expertos en temas relacionados con las políticas económicas, monetarias, cambiarias y crediticias de Colombia, que aportaran visiones históricas y analíticas variadas en los capítulos que les fueron encomendados, sin exigir que los autores fueran específicamente historiadores de profesión. Por otra parte, para aproximarse a ciertos temas particularmente significativos o idiosincrásicos, como, por ejemplo, la actividad cultural del Banco de la República, se consideró mejor incluir en una sola sección su historia a lo largo de toda la vida institucional del Emisor. Esta combinación, a nuestro juicio, logra que no haya omisiones graves en el registro de estrategias, choques, crisis, éxitos y reveses institucionales en la biografía del Banco de la República. En este contexto, para la edición actualizada (capitulo 13) les correspondió a Pamela Cardozo, Fernando Tenjo y Hernando Vargas estudiar el periodo más reciente de la historia de la entidad, que coincidió con un choque sin precedentes en la historia moderna: la pandemia del covid-19. Un sobresalto económico y social que afecto simultáneamente a naciones desarrolladas y emergentes, y que obliga a un análisis que contraste las respuestas de la política económica de nuestro país con las de otros, tanto los más avanzados o solventes (ninguno de los cuales estaba preparado para un desafío de tal naturaleza), así como naciones en condiciones económicas y financieras comparables a las nuestras. También, era oportuno el examen de la interacción de las diversas respuestas de política económica en el contexto de la relación entre los mercados financieros internacionales y locales. El estudio de este caso servirá, sin duda, como referencia analítica, ojalá por muchos años, confiando en que no presenciemos su repetición o la aparición de circunstancias similares […]
Yorùbá Proverbial Metaphor: A Rhetoric tool and Guiding Principle to Conflict Resolution
Authors: Ademola Emmanuel Oluniyi
Published: November 2023

The Yorùbá are a set of unique ethnic group with peculiar traditions, values and culture. Their cultural practice, heritage is found on the epitome of their proverbial prowess which are formed within the context of their traditional “Yorùbá language and dialect,” and used as a tool for conflict management and resolution. Conflict by Yorùbá belief is inevitable, but not insurmountable as Yorùbá found conflict always positive. To amplify this belief, Yorùbá at different occasions incorporate some of the proverbs that are relevant and applicable to conflicting situations in their attempt to resolve conflicts. This essay examines some of the selected proverbs while synthesized them as a rhetoric tools and guiding principles to constructive conflict resolution in the Yorùbá traditional Society. Suggestions are raised that application of proverbial maxims with Yorùbá perception on conflict and conflict resolution could be useful for peaceful handling of contemporary conflicts that are rampaging the African nations.
Pendampingan Pembuatan Laporan Keuangan dan Analisa Usaha Tani Pembibitan Nanas di Kecamatan Ngancar Kabupaten Kediri
Authors: Nursandi Fatimah , Santoso Untung , Septia Erfan Dani , Fauziyah Fauziyah
Published: November 2023

Kecamatan Ngancar kabupaten Kediri dengan luas wilayah 94,05 km2 terdiri dari 10 desa dengan jumlah penduduk 2.012 jiwa. Mayoritas pekerjaan masyarakat Ngancar sebagai petani nanas.  Petani nanas dibentuk menjadi 8 kelompok tani.  Kecamatan Ngancar Kediri merupakan penghasil nanas yang terbesar di Jawa Timur, dimana 75 % wilayahnya ditanami buah nanas.  Produksi nanas di Jawa Timur tahun 2021 sebesar 705,88 ton atau 6,9 % dari produksi Nasional dan menduduki urutan ke 6 (enam).  Terdapat berbagai macam jenis nanas di wilayah  Ngancar diantaranya nanas PK 1 (Pasir Kelud 1), Nanas Simplek, Nanas Queen.  Produk nanas dari Ngancar Kediri sudah menembus pasar global (ekspor). Permasalahan dari petani adalah  aspek keuangan.  Terbatasnya kemampuan dalam pemahaman sistem keuangan.  Petani belum bisa mencatat transaksi keuangan dan membuat laporan keuangan.  Kegiatan PKM melakukan pendampingan, pelatihan sistem keuangan, membuat laporan keuangan serta melakukan analisa hasil usaha tani.  Dengan PKM ini, petani nanas 80% sudah bisa dan mampu mencatat transaksi keuangan, menghitung biaya produksi, membuat laporan keuangan serta melakukan analisa usaha tani.  Kegiatan ini diharapkan bisa mencetak petani nanas sebagai wirausaha bibit nanas sesara mandiri serta dapat meningkatkan pendapaatan petani nanas.
Kontaminasi bakteri Eschericia coli pada makanan yang dijual di pasar tradisional Yogyakarta
Authors: Amyati Amyati
Published: November 2023

Food based on health standards become an important need in order to not health problems. The principles of food sanitation are very important in the food making process. The food must be safe for eaten. Based on observations, the principles of food sanitation are still not being applied by traders in the Kotagede Market area of Yogyakarta. Many foods are sold open and mix with other merchandise, allowing contamination. Health problems can occur because of not paying attention to the principles of food sanitation, such as diarrhea, vomiting and other digestive problems. To determine the quality of the food sold, it is necessary to check and supervise the food, one of which is by testing microbiologically. The purpose of this study is to determine the contamination ofEschericia coli bacteria in the food. This type of research was descriptive qualitative. This research was conducted by examining the food sold in the Kotagede Market area of Yogyakarta. The population in this study was all the food sold in the Kotagede Market area of Yogyakarta. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The sample in this study were 10 types of food. The data were analyzed using the MPN (most probable number) method. Samples were examined at the BBTKL PP Laboratory, Yogyakarta Special Region Health Service. The results of laboratory tests on 10 food samples sold showed that all food was contaminated with Escherichia coli bacteria at Kotagede Market area of Yogyakarta.
Statin dan risiko hiperglikemia: studi praklinis post-market terkontrol
Authors: Amanda Dinda , Romdiyati Deasy , Dewi Tantri Novilarenti , Rahayuningsih Nur , Idacahyati Keni , Priatna Muharram , Sukmawan Yedy Purwandi
Published: November 2023

Statin is highly effective in preventing atherosclerosis-cardiovascular disease due to lipid abnormality. However, the current observational study showed statin association with new-onset diabetes mellitus, although the data is still conflicting. Until recently, no controlled study compared all statin drugs with this adverse event. The study aimed to determine the statin effect on blood glucose at a moderate dose for rats within 60 days. The animals were divided into 8 groups, and each group contained three mice, namely negatives (CMC 1%), simvastatin (0.052 mg/20 g BW of mice), atorvastatin (0.104 mg/20 g BW of mice), lovastatin (0.052 mg/20 g BW of mice), pitavastatin (0.010 mg/20 g BW of mice), pravastatin (0.052 mg/20 g BW of mice), rosuvastatin (0.052 mg/20 g BW of mice), and fluvastatin (0.208 mg/20 g BW of mice). The blood glucose test was carried out on days 30th and 60th. The results showed no significant difference in the blood glucose between the negatives group and all statin groups on days 30th and 60th. However, an increase in blood glucose on day 30th for pitavastatin, pravastatin, and rosuvastatin as much as 7.08%, 6.29%, and 6.29%, respectively. Moreover, an increase on day 60th for pravastatin, rosuvastatin, fluvastatin, atorvastatin lovastatin, and simvastatin as much as 36.83%, 27.59%, 26.32%, 18.05%, 17.89% dan 10.97%, respectively. This study failed to prove blood glucose elevation associated with a statin. The longer use of drugs was associated with blood glucose level elevation, except for pitavastatin. Therefore, further studies with a long term of statin administration are necessary.
Cultural Trek in the Greek-speaking Villages of Lower Italy
Authors: Manola Maria , Tsatalbassoglou Anna Irini , Koltsikoglou Georgios , Maniou Fotini
Published: November 2023

In this article, the region of the Greek-speaking villages of Puglia, the region known as Lower Italy, will be presented and, through research, a route will be proposed, as a means of preserving Hellenism and the unique cultural heritage of the place. The trek will present the nine villages with their archaeological and historical monuments, as well as intangible heritage elements, such as the Griko language, dances, traditional music, and religious festivals.
Fine as a type of disciplinary penalty against prisoners of war
Authors: Orel Yu. V.
Published: November 2023

The article examines national legislation and international legal acts operating in the field of international humanitarian law, in particular, regarding the treatment of prisoners of war. It has been emphasized that in the modern legal science of Ukraine there are no relevant scientific works devoted to the study of issues of bringing prisoners of war to disciplinary responsibility.

Emphasis is placed on the fact that the Geneva Convention on the Treatment of Prisoners of War of 1949, in the conditions of martial law in our country, played an important role, determined the need and became the basis for the creation of appropriate national legislation regulating social relations in this area.

It has been established that the legal position of prisoners of war is not the same and depends on their military rank, in particular, this is clearly expressed, for example, when they are recruited to work, brought to disciplinary responsibility, etc.

It has been found that the fine, as a disciplinary sanction that can be applied to prisoners of war, from the point of view of its content and method of presentation, is characterized by its incomprehensibility, uncertainty and lack of terms used in its description in the national legislation. It has been concluded that the domestic legislator almost completely adopted (copied) this regulatory provision from the international legal act, without taking into account the realities and specifics of domestic legislation. In this regard, concerns have been expressed about its possible practical application in the form in which it currently exists.

It has been established that the fine for prisoners of war, in contrast to convicts, is assigned according to the system of penalty days, and consists in assigning to the prisoner of war the daily amount of the fine, determined in accordance with the legislation in the national currency of Ukraine. A clearly defined number of days (term), during which he or she is obliged to pay the corresponding amount of money has been set.

Emphasis is placed on the imperfection of national legislation, in particular, in the part of defining and applying fines to prisoners of war, on the basis of which the author has proposed appropriate changes and additions to it.
Proceso arbitral: formación del tribunal e instrucción procesal
Authors: Gonzalez Ewerton Zeydir , Dendasck Carla Viana , Silva Adonias Osias
Published: November 2023

La arbitraje es uno de los medios de resolución de conflictos previstos por la ley que retira del Poder Judicial la primacía para decidir disputas entre personas, naturales o jurídicas, dejando la función de resolver la cuestión en manos de un tercero elegido libremente por las partes. Para ello, debe instituirse el procedimiento arbitral, que depende del acuerdo de voluntades entre las partes, siempre que sean capaces, y el objeto a someter a este tipo de resolución debe ser un derecho disponible. A través de la convención arbitral, que puede ser acordada mediante una cláusula o un compromiso arbitral, las partes pueden definir los procedimientos que regirán el arbitraje y guiarán la actuación de los árbitros. En caso de que las partes no definan estos procedimientos, pueden adherirse a las reglas de la institución arbitral elegida para llevar a cabo el arbitraje o dejar que los árbitros definan los procedimientos. Es importante destacar que, a pesar de la libertad otorgada a las partes, no podrán, según la previsión legal expresa, eliminar el contradictorio y la amplia defensa. Con el fin de permitir un mejor conocimiento del proceso arbitral, este trabajo tiene la intención de recorrer todas sus etapas, desde los principios jurídicos que lo rodean, evaluando las recientes modificaciones legislativas, pasando por la institución del procedimiento arbitral y por los actos que involucran la instrucción y el fallo.
The collection of type specimens belonging to the families Archeocrypticidae, Pythidae and Tenebrionidae III (Coleoptera) deposited in the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona, Spain
Authors: Viñolas A. , Caballero-López B. , Masó G.
Published: November 2023

The type collection of the families Archeocrypticidae, Pythidae and Tenebrionidae III (Coleoptera) deposited in the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona, Spain, was organised, revised and documented. The collection contains 1,216 type specimens representing 238 different taxa. Of note, is a considerable number of species belonging to families described by Francesc Español, Maurice Antoine, Pierre Ardoin, Carlo Koch and Zoltán Kaszab. In this paper we provide all the available information relating to these type specimens. For all taxa (species or subspecies) we give the following information: original and current taxonomic status, original citation of type material, the exact transcription of the original label, and the preservation condition of the specimen. We also discuss the differences between the original descriptions and labels. If a taxonomic change has occurred, the references describing those changes are included at the end of the description.
Transformer Faults Classification Based on Convolution Neural Network
Authors: A. Elmohallawy Maha , Yassin Hassan Amir , F. Abdel-Gawad Amal , I. Selem Sameh
Published: November 2023

This paper studies the latest advances made in Deep Learning (DL) methods utilized for transformer inrush and fault currents classification. Inrush and fault currents at different operating conditions, initial flux and fault type are simulated. This paper presents a technique for the classification of power transformer faults which is based on a DL method called convolutional neural network (CNN) and compares it with traditional artificial neural network (ANN) and other techniques. The inrush and fault current signals of the transformer are simulated within MATLAB by using Fourier analyzers that provides the 2nd harmonic signal. The 2nd harmonic peak and variance statistic values of input signals of the three phases of transformer are used at different operating conditions. The resulted values are aggregated into a dataset to be used as an input for the CNN model, then training and testing the CNN model is performed. Consequently, it is obvious that the CNN algorithm achieves a better performance compared to other algorithms. This study helps with easy discrimination between normal signals and faulty signals and to determine the type of the fault to clear it easily.
An Enhanced Spatio-Temporal Human Detected Keyframe Extraction
Authors: D. Rajeshwari , Priscilla C. Victoria
Published: November 2023

Due to the immense availability of Closed-Circuit Television surveillance, it is quite difficult for crime investigation due to its huge storage and complex background. Content-based video retrieval is an excellent method to identify the best Keyframes from these surveillance videos. As the crime surveillance reports numerous action scenes, the existing keyframe extraction is not exemplary. At this point, the Spatio-temporal Histogram of Oriented Gradients - Support Vector Machine feature method with the combination of Background Subtraction is appended over the recovered crime video to highlight the human presence in surveillance frames. Additionally, the Visual Geometry Group trains these frames for the classification report of human-detected frames. These detected frames are processed to extract the keyframe by manipulating an inter-frame difference with its threshold value to favor the requisite human-detected keyframes. Thus, the experimental results of HOG-SVM illustrate a compression ratio of 98.54%, which is preferable to the proposed work's compression ratio of 98.71%, which supports the criminal investigation.
The Role of Translation in Promoting Tourism in Benin
Authors: Ayaba Romaric , Neba Wanchia Titus
Published: November 2023

This study, entitled "The role of translation in promoting tourism in Benin", addresses the problem of ineffective communication and inadequate translation in Benin's tourism sector. In order to fill this gap, three objectives have been set, namely (1) to analyse the link between translation and tourism in Benin, (2) to identify the constraints linked to the practice of tourism-related translation, and (3) to propose concrete solutions for improving communication and translation in the tourism sector. To carry out this study, an exploratory research methodology that combines qualitative and quantitative approaches was used. Data were collected from translators specializing in tourism in Benin, using a questionnaire administered via Google Forms. The data were processed and analysed using IBM SPSS 21 software. According to the results, translation is of great importance in tourism in Benin as it plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between tourists and local stakeholders, providing clear information about tourist attractions and promoting cultural exchange. However, the lack of qualified translators in common tourist languages, low awareness of the importance of translation in the tourism sector, and problems with the coordination and quality of translations in tourism documents and services are constraints on the practice of tourism-related translation. To overcome these constraints, it is recommended to train translators specialising in tourism, to raise awareness of the importance of translation in the tourism sector, to encourage collaboration between tourism stakeholders and translators, and to use advanced translation technologies. These solutions could help improve the overall tourism experience in Benin.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COX MIXED CURE MODEL WITH PARAMETRIC MODELS USING TOXIC DATA
Authors: Usman U. , Suleiman S. , Dogondaji A. M. , Usman Mustapha
Published: November 2023

The investigation focused on examining of the survival analysis which entails the design and study of the occurrence and time of survival events. The study aimed to compare the result of the analysis using semi parametric model; cox mixed cure model and two parametric models; weibull and lognormal model to determine the model that fit the toxic data. The data was obtained from State Special Hospital Maiduguri (SSH) from 2016-2020. Akaike information criterion (AIC) was used to compare and evaluate the models. Results show that Cox mixed cure model has 13.65 with least AIC value, Weibull with 18.29 and lognormal with 18.30 with highest AIC value. The study concludes that semi parametric cox mixed cure model is the suitable to fit the toxic data.
FROM ABUNDANCE TO ADVERSITY: UNDERSTANDING THE CHANGING DYNAMICS OF LAKE ALAU'S WATER QUALITY
Authors: Fabian, Z. L. , Abasiryu A. , Abubakar K. A.
Published: November 2023

Lake Alau, a critical water resource in the region, was subject to an extensive water quality assessment with the aim of assessing the impact of human activities on the physico-chemical parameters of Lake Alau, with a specific focus on water quality potentials of the Lake. The study spanned over a year, capturing variations in several physicochemical parameters using standard laboratory techniques. The data were computed and analysed using ANOVA. The findings reveal that the lake generally maintains water quality within permissible limits for aquatic ecosystems. The physical parameters of the lake, including Temperature, Total Solids (TS), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), and Total Suspended Solids (TSS), were within the range of a productive lake, but higher concentrations of TDS (365.68g/L) and TSS (171.95g/L) might have altered the ecological balance of the lake. The chemical parameters, including pH, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Nitrite, Nitrate, and Phosphate, were within the permissible limit for a productive lake, supporting the biological parameters of the lake However, phosphate concentrations exceed 0.1mg/l which is the limit for drinking water. The observed variations underscore the lake's vulnerability to human activities and seasonal changes. Despite some concerns, Lake Alau remains suitable for aquatic life, with certain water quality management practices recommended to maintain its intergrity.
Teszt_3_LP5_1113
Authors: Teszt Author
Published: November 2023

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Integration and Disintegration in Europe: A Study on Brexit
Authors: Mohan Mohitha
Published: November 2023

Regionalism is the creation of political, economic, or social structures loyal to a detailed analysis of a Geographic area with a similar population in terms of ideology and culture. Capitalism and state-to-state diplomacy are fundamentally based on regional integration. The ideas emphasize how interdependent and geographically significant states are. These nations are widely acknowledged as a single commercial bloc and are pursuing more ambitious political and economic goals. To accomplish this, member states' capitalism and intergovernmental systems come together. The European Union (EU) is Europe's attempt to become a regional organization, the most significant effort to establish regionalism in markets in the 20th century. The United Kingdom (UK) will leave the European Union on March 29 2019, leading to a new course in the world. When on June 23 2016, a majority voted in favour of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (EU), it generated a host of unknowns. Over to the referendum, all are focused on anticipating the impact and implications of Britain's withdrawal from the European Union. This paper will add another piece to Brexit and its emergence. This paper tries to explain regionalism in Europe and European integration, the UK's Withdrawal referendum, and its Exit and also traces the importance of the political parties in Britain. Afterwards, it briefly introduces Britain's historically fractious relationship with the EU. In light of Britain's historical role, the remaining part of this paper goes on to estimate the background and impact of Brexit on the regional organization like European Union, which members and institutions within the organization emerges (the EU 27) will be best able to benefit from the strategic vacuum created the Brexit in the Globalized era.
Post traumatic withdrawal state in children seeking asylum: a case report and analysis of existing literature
Authors: Sillo Sisan , Ajay Sundhar Reka , Sivasubramanian Kiruthika
Published: November 2023

Refugee and asylum-seeking and children experience wide range of difficulties during the migration process. A number of non-organic syndromes (Resignation Syndrome, Pervasive Refusal Syndrome and Depressive Devitalisation) presenting with potentially life-threatening refusal in eating, drinking, speech, mobilisation, and personal care accompanied with social withdrawal and apathy have been reported in this population following witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. The majority of cases have been reported in Sweden. We present a case from the UK. Our patient, a Middle Eastern adolescent boy, went into a state of withdrawal after witnessing a fatal beating in 2018. We have offered robust social care in addition to medical and psychological interventions. We analyse the literature to understand the complex interplay of moderating and mediating factors in the socio-political context of this population and how this affects the management. In our opinion, this group of rare but debilitating and neglected syndromes should be recognised and treated, given the severity of symptoms.
Taking the Good with the Bad: Examining German Citizens’ Rosters of Immigrant Contact
Authors: Herda Daniel
Published: November 2023

The character of an interaction between a citizen and an immigrant can shape outgroup attitudes. Any variety — whether positive or negative — matters, but what if someone accumulates experiences with both? Using data from the 2016 German ALLBUS, this study develops a roster of contact experiences through cross-tabulation, permitting a detailed consideration of the totality and diversity of citizens’ immigrant exposure. Results indicate that most experience frequent positive contact coupled with rare negative experiences. Despite their infrequency within a typical roster, negative experiences are widespread. Both types predict anti-immigrant sentiment in selection-corrected multivariate regressions but in opposing and roughly symmetrical directions. However, their statistical interaction demonstrates that positive contact serves to both buffer against the consequences of negative contact and facilitate prejudice reduction among those experiencing the most negative contact. Overall, the results demonstrate encouragingly that real-world citizen-immigrant interactions in Germany generally take a form that promotes positive intergroup relations.
Do the Kerala nurses in Germany break the myth of migration as a male-space?
Authors: Datta Amrita , Basu Arani
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we are interested in the curious case of the Kerala nurses in Germany in the 1960s and '70s and their location in the context of gender-migration interface. These migrants challenge the myth of migration that migration is quintessentially a male-dominated space where women are largely represented as dependents. The moot point of this paper is to explore their cases within the larger context of gender-migration nexus and break this myth. As a women-driven immigrant community, the nurses from Kerala offer a perspectival shift in terms of understanding heteronormative structures within migrant households and outside, including adjustments in gender-roles and gender-based performances.  Through this paper we argue that heteronormativity is often replaced by transnational patriarchy, because diaspora formation, similar to nation-building, is a patriarchal process.
Reflection of Syrian Refugee Women Living in Türkiye in National and International Academic Studies
Authors: Demir Aylin , Aksu Kargın İnci
Published: November 2023

Women and children are among the groups most adversely affected by civil wars and forced migration. Female refugees encounter several hardships, including exposure to physical and sexual violence, torture, human trafficking, early marriages, polygamy, labor exploitation in uninsured jobs for low wages, language barriers, and cultural adaptation problems. Today, refugee women’s experiences in countries where they seek asylum have been the subject of many academic studies. This study aims to determine the themes on which studies on Syrian refugee women in Türkiye have focused on both the national database ULAKBİM and the international database Web of Science between 2011 and 2023. Thus, this study aims to identify the focus areas of academic research on Syrian refugee women in Türkiye in both databases and provide recommendations to researchers in this field on the topics they can explore.
Apples and Oranges: Refugees’ Right to Work versus Economic Migrants’ Privilege to Work
Authors: Alfaro-Velcamp Theresa
Published: November 2023

The nationalistic and xenophobic movement Operation Dudula has been leading demonstrations throughout South Africa claiming that foreigners are taking South African jobs and that there are ‘no wars in Africa’ to warrant African immigrants’ special treatment. This xenophobic movement blames immigrants (an umbrella term for immigrants, cross-border migrants, economic migrants, asylum seekers and refugees) for societal collapse and challenges the legality of their border crossings. The movement calls the immigrants ‘criminals’ and pressures domestic government officials to deny them the right to work. The conflation of economic migrants with asylum seekers continues in the South African landscape, confusing employers, the general public, and officials at the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). The notion that ‘no foreigner must be employed ahead of a South African’ is at the crux of the debates about immigrants’ right to employment. Yet, there is not a clear demarcation between asylum seekers’ right to work versus the economic migrants’ privilege to work. This confusion of legal categories has led to apples and oranges debates in immigration law domestically and internationally. Through interviews with non-governmental (non-profit) organisations (NGOs/NPOs), employers, industry associations, government officials, and immigration attorneys, and an examination of international and domestic laws and norms, this paper suggests a reframing of how the right to work is analysed and how the employers respond.
ПСИХОЕДУКАЦІЯ БАТЬКІВ ДІТЕЙ З OCOБЛИВИМИ ОСВІТНІМИ ПОТРЕБАМИ В УМОВАХ ВІЙНИ ЯК НАПРЯМ РОБОТИ ПСИХОЛОГА
Authors: Сухіна Ірина
Published: November 2023

Стаття присвячена висвітленню поняття психоедукація в контексті психологічної допомоги батькам дітей з ООП. Метою статті є теоретичне обґрунтування питання психоедукації батьків дітей з ООП в умовах війни. Оскільки психоедукація є інструментом, який дає можливість людям бачити свої внутрішні ресурси, сили та можливості для подолання травматичного досвіду, розпізнати стратегії та техніки для керування своїм життям.

Психоедукація включає в себе пояснення природи травми, розуміння проявів, симптомів і реакцій на стрес та розуміння того, що з людиною відбувається у кризовій ситуації. Вона полягає в аналізі, поясненні етапів психологічних змін, навчанні виявляти та використовувати власний особистий ресурс в досягненні психоемоційної стабільності. У роботі висвітлюються складові психоедукації та основні елементи відновлення.

У статті також розглядається проблематика посттравматичного стресового розладу (ПТСР), стосовно якого проводиться психоедукація. Розкривається зміст понять психотравми, гострого стресового розладу, ПТСР, окреслюється симптоматика. Проведення роботи з психоедукації батьків дітей з ООП в умовах війни передбачає також розвінчання міфів про ПТСР, створення безпечного простору для постраждалої людини.

Окрім того, зазначається, що психоедукація є важливою для близького оточення, оскільки рідні можуть бути підтримкою та сприяти зціленню особи, яка пережила травму. Навчання родичів та близьких слухати, розуміти та допомагати може створити більш сприятливу атмосферу для відновлення та спільного подолання труднощів. Зокрема, у статті наводяться психологічні рекомендації, спрямовані на ефективну взаємодію з постраждалою людиною.

Подальші перспективи дослідження вбачаються у розробці технологій відновлення внутрішніх і зовнішніх ресурсів для подолання ПТСР у батьків дітей з ООП та розвитку стресостійкості у членів їхніх родин.
ПСИХОЛОГО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНИЙ СУПРОВІД ПРОЦЕСУ АДАПТАЦІЇ ШКОЛЯРІВ З ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛЬНИМИ ПОРУШЕННЯМИ В УМОВАХ ІНКЛЮЗИВНОГО НАВЧАННЯ
Authors: Матющенко Ірина
Published: November 2023

Статтю присвячено проблемі організації психолого-педагогічного супроводу освітнього процесу та адаптації учнів з особливими освітніми потребами в закладах освіти. Зазначається, що окреслена проблема є сьогодні найбільш актуальною, оскільки діти з особливими освітніми потребами мають значні труднощі у плані включення їх в нову соціальну спільноту (групу, клас), а успішний перебіг їх адаптації може відбутися за умови створення спеціальних психолого-педагогічних умов. Варто зазначити, що багатогранний та постійний розвиток інклюзивних практик у сучасній системі шкільної освіти забезпечує дітям з особливими освітніми потребами рівні права на освіту та можливості здобуття загальної середньої освіти, а також забезпечує вибір ними відповідних конкретних освітніх напрямів. Центр системи освіти надає великого значення індивідуальності кожної дитини, забезпеченню гармонійного балансу її особистісних і творчих якостей та формуванню необхідних життєвих здібностей.
ВНЕСОК ПРОФЕСОРА ОЛЕКСАНДРА ЩЕРБИНИ В СТАНОВЛЕННЯ ВІТЧИЗНЯНОЇ ТИФЛОПЕДАГОГІКИ До 150-річчя з дня народження
Authors: Кобильченко Вадим , Супрун Дар’я , Супрун Микола
Published: November 2023

«Нема пророка у своїй Вітчизні!». Цей гіркий біблійний вислів часто спадає на думку, коли читаєш біографії багатьох гідних синів нашої країни. В цьому ряду видатних особистостей чільне місце належить нашому співвітчизнику професору Олександру Мойсеєвичу Щербині (1874-1934 р.р.). Стає прикро, коли дізнаєшся, що західний науковий світ іще у 20-30 роки мав можливість ознайомитись із працями О. М. Щербини, а колишня радянська загальна й спеціальна психолого-педагогічна преса обмежувалась тільки окремими публікаціями його праць у періодичних виданнях
Correlation and Logical Consequences between Pancasila and the Perspective of Tradition
Authors: Iskandarsyah Siregar
Published: November 2023

The long road of economic and political modernisation of Democracy in Indonesia has transformed Indonesian society into an industrial community that has not empowered the people's economic sectors. The ups and downs of democratic politics remain far from the culture of deliberation mandated by Pancasila. The combination of development politics that has hit collective economic and cultural wisdom with political liberalisation in the past 15 years has negatively impacted Indonesian cultural identity. The following study seeks to reconstruct the local knowledge and political values of Indonesian ethnic groups and communities to demonstrate the potential of social capital to improve our democratic politics. The object of the study consists of two types: the first is ethnic groups, with a focus on Wajo and Minang, and the second is the communities of several urban parks in Java. The theoretical perspective used is the theory of consultative Democracy. From the point of view of political anthropology, this study is a case study in the context of qualitative research with qualitative-interpretive methods.
Penyusunan Dokumen Kelayakan Pengembangan Kawasan Industri di Kabupaten Asahan
Authors: Nasution Aulia Muflih , Rambe Yunita Syafitri , Novita Nanda
Published: November 2023

Pengabdian ini dilakukan oleh kelompok dosen dengan bidang keahlian arsitektur dan informatika dalam rangka mengembangkan suatu kawasan industri di Kabupaten Asahan. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kebutuhan akan dokumen yang mengikat sebagai pedoman dalam pengembangan kawasan industri. Dalam pengembangan kawasan industri, terdapat banyak unsur dan kepentingan yang perlu dipertimbangkan, sehingga penting  adanya kebijakan dan dokumen pengembangan yang dapat menjadi dasar dalam proses pengembangan tersebut. Melalui dokumen ini, diharapkan pengembangan kawasan industri dapat mengurangi dampak negatif terhadap lingkungan dan masyarakat sekitarnya. Metode pengabdian yang digunakan meliputi metode survey dan wawancara kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan oleh tim tenaga ahli arsitektur, pengolahan data yang dilakukan oleh tenaga ahli informatika, dokumentasi, pembuatan dokumen, dan sosialisasi. Hasil dari pengabdian ini adalah dokumen pengembangan yang diserahkan kepada dinas terkait dan juga akan dipublikasikan dalam bentuk jurnal. Dengan adanya pengabdian ini, diharapkan akan tercipta suatu dokumen pengembangan yang komprehensif dan berdasarkan pada kepentingan dan kebutuhan masyarakat setempat. Dokumen ini dapat menjadi acuan dalam pengembangan kawasan industri di Kabupaten Asahan, serta memberikan manfaat dalam mengurangi dampak negatif terhadap lingkungan dan masyarakat sekitarnya.