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American Sueño
Authors: Burningham Bruce R.
Published: January 2024

Among the many versions of Calderón de la Barca’s La vida es sueño that stand out is José Rivera’s late-1990s adaptation (and English translation) simply titled Sueño. This adaptation, which premiered in Connecticut in 1998, positions itself as a deliberately New World reworking of Calderón’s classic comedia by resetting the play in Madrid in 1635 and by transforming most of its central characters into Spaniards. Through a close reading of Sueño (both on the page and in performance), this article examines Rivera’s adaptation not just as a “post-colonial Calderón” (per María Cristina Quintero), but also as a particularly “American” variation that reinscribes notions of “the American Dream” into its exploration of Segismundo’s nature-versus-nurture struggle. By stripping away virtually all traces of the Counter Reformation theology that was so central to La vida es sueño’s original context (replacing this theology with a kind of amorphous “prosperity gospel” that masquerades as manifest destiny), Sueño emerges as a “rags to riches” tale in which its central character not only rises to the top of his society, but also winds up happily married to Rosaura, the very woman that modern (American) audiences always want to see him paired up with in the end.
La muralla y el foso en La Numancia de Cervantes: una mirada a la humanidad del otro
Authors: de Miguel Magro Tania
Published: January 2024

Pocas acciones reflejan el deseo de separar dos mundos como la construcción de un muro. Las murallas son la respuesta al miedo a una invasión no necesariamente militar, sino sobre todo cultural. En el presente ensayo analizo el valor metafórico de la muralla en el drama cervantino La Numancia. La omnipresencia de la muralla y el foso que la rodea sirve para describir la identidad hispana a partir de la oposición a un otro, mientras que los continuos intentos de burlar el cerco remarcan la imposibilidad de concebir la nación como una unidad monolítica e inquebrantable. La obra está plagada de cruces literales y simbólicos de fronteras culturales, naturales y artificiales. Mientras unos personajes se afanan por mantener la integridad física del muro, otros luchan por hacerlo permeable. El amor, la fama, la fe o el simple deseo de supervivencia hacen mella en la muralla numantina, el símbolo del excepcionalismo de la nación española. Cervantes mira a los dos lados del muro y dibuja dos mundos que se nos antojan a ratos radicalmente opuestos y a ratos peligrosamente indistinguibles. Desde el muro, Cervantes divisa la otredad, pero también se siente enajenado ante su propia cultura.
“Notable melancolía”: Writing American Illness from Imperial Spain in Calderón’s La aurora en Copacabana
Authors: Casey Elena Nicole
Published: January 2024

“‘Notable melancolía’” evaluates the melancholy of the Incan priestess Guacolda of Pedro Calderón de la Barca’s only play set in the Nuevo Mundo, La aurora en Copacabana. The investigation first identifies Guacolda’s symptoms and how they communicate her role as synechdoche for her society. The study then demonstrates how Guacolda’s melancholy, and that of her namegiver in La Araucana, reflects the intersecting medical and literary philosophies of the classical and early modern worlds, before relating Guacolda’s symptoms to those of other women in Calderón’s comedia in similar circumstances: elite women in pre-Christian civilizations, isolated from society, or threatened by male jealousy. Moving from symptoms to significance, the manuscript demonstrates how the astrological imagery of the play correlates Guacolda’s condition to the spiritual decadence of her nation, drawing comparisons between the comedia and the theo-political theory of melancholy expressed in the auto sacramental genre. The manuscript concludes by contextualizing Calderón’s representative decisions within the history of the cult of the Virgin of Copacabana in Spain and the author’s occupation as courtly playwright and priest, arguing that the Guacolda’s Marian symbolism and Peruvian indigeneity deny her melancholy the attention afforded to her counterparts in the other worlds of Calderón’s theater.
Understanding Bangladesh’s Vaccine Diplomacy during COVID-19 Crisis
Authors: Islam Md. Shariful
Published: January 2024

COVID-19 pandemic resulted in millions of deaths globally. Whether powerful or weak, every country was affected by this pandemic. The pandemic also resulted in the rise of vaccine nationalism and vaccine divide. Thus, it was difficult for the countries of the global South to have access to COVID-19 vaccines. When India failed to deliver the required number of vaccines, it became challenging for Bangladesh to manage COVID-19 vaccines for its millions of people. Against this backdrop, Bangladesh actively employed vaccine diplomacy both bilaterally and multilaterally to manage COVID-19 vaccines. Bangladesh’s vaccine diplomacy at bilateral and multilateral scale was instrumental in securing tens of thousands of lives from the COVID-19 global pandemic. In fact, Bangladesh has been one of the most successful cases of COVID-19 vaccination campaign as vaccine issue was prioritized among foreign policy priorities of Bangladesh. And vaccine diplomacy was the number one diplomatic choice of Bangladesh during the COVID-19 global pandemic. In this context, this study investigates one central question: How did Bangladesh employ vaccine diplomacy at bilateral and multilateral scale?
Democratic Political Law in Indonesia After Amendments to the 1945 Uud
Authors: Indrastuti Lusia , Pradoto Waluyo S , Udjiwati Lulus , Ellectrananda
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to find out the implementation of democracy before and after the amendment of the 1945 Constitution.
 
Method: This research uses descriptive normative research methods, normative legal methods in research conducted by researchers by examining library materials or secondary data consisting of primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and tertiary legal materials.
 
Results and Conclusion: Amendments to the 1945 Constitution brought about changes in the configuration and status of the Indonesian People's representative institutions. Before the adjustment to the chamber system in Indonesia, this country adhered to a unicameral system where the People's Consultative Assembly held supreme power as the highest state institution and guardian of people's sovereignty. After the amendment to the 1945 Constitution, the People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia underwent a transformation, from an institution that holds the sovereignty of the people to a state institution that is on par with other leading state institutions. Apart from that, the results of the revision of the 1945 Constitution also increased the role of the DPR, especially regarding legislative capacity. The inclusion of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) under the People's Consultative Assembly, alongside the People's Representative Council (DPR) in a parliamentary system, can be linked to the constitutional amendment to the 1945 Constitution. This amendment aims to establish a bicameral system in Indonesia, with the basic aim of encouraging checks and balances between state institutions.
The Impacts of College Students’ Professional Values and Identity on Learning Engagement in China
Authors: Tao Long , Tien Li-Chu
Published: January 2024

Introduction: This journal presents the outcomes of a meticulous systematic review investigating the interconnection among college students' professional values, professional identity, and learning engagement within the realm of higher education in China. The primary objective is to underscore the significance of instilling professional values and identity in students, delving into their impact on motivation, professional aspirations, and overall learning encounters. The study employs a rigorous methodology, entailing an exhaustive exploration across diverse academic databases to locate and scrutinize existing literature on the subject. To fortify the reliability and validity of the findings, the chosen studies undergo a meticulous data extraction process and quality evaluation.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study accentuates the relevance of integrating academic pursuits with career aspirations, fostering professional values, and cultivating a robust professional identity to enhance learning engagement among college students. The findings suggest that students exhibit heightened motivation and engagement when they discern a clear correlation between their academic pursuits and prospective employment. Additionally, the study underscores the pivotal role of school administration and curriculum design in acknowledging and nurturing professional values and identities. Higher education institutions are urged to create a conducive learning environment by incorporating activities and experiences aligning with students' career objectives.
 
Methodology: The research employs a stringent methodological approach, encompassing an extensive search across academic databases to identify and analyze pertinent literature. The selected studies undergo thorough data extraction and quality assessment procedures to uphold the credibility and validity of the findings.
 
Results: The evaluation of the research spotlights the imperative nature of harmonizing professional values, professional identity, and learning engagement for higher education institutions. This synthesis contributes to enhanced educational quality and better prepares students for future employment. The results indicate practical implications for educational administration, emphasizing the importance of curriculum design that seamlessly integrates professional values and identity development.
 
Conclusion: In conclusion, aligning professional values, identity, and learning engagement is crucial for enhancing educational quality and preparing students for future employment. Practical implications stress the pivotal role of curriculum design in integrating professional values and identity development, with the study advocating ongoing research into their intricate relationship and impact on student achievement.
Study and analysis of factors determining a process of bioreceptor layer formation on a surface of AU contacts in biosensors detecting pathogens in aquaculture
Authors: Prządka Marcin Paweł , Wojcieszak Damian , Pala Katarzyna
Published: January 2024

Sensors are becoming increasingly important every day, especially in applications such ashealthcare, medical and veterinary diagnostics, and food quality control, the safety of which is becominga more important issue worldwide. The present study investigated the critical aspects of the formationof the bioreceptor layer on biosensors and their impedance response for use in pathogen detectionin aquaculture. As a result of the studies, conducted with gold substrates of different roughness,a correlation was observed between the degree of development of the Au electrode surfaces andformation of the correct bioreceptor layer. These changes were observed on the basis of a wetting angleanalysis for selected substrates. Measurements using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy showedthat gold electrodes with lower substrate roughness obtained a better impedance response (Nyquistplot). On the basis of a comprehensive analysis of the results, an innovative criterion was developedto evaluate the quality of biosensors at an early stage of their production.Keywords: gold substrate, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Biosensors, pathogen detection
Specificity of tactical rescue in combat operations
Authors: Gorela Małgorzata
Published: January 2024

The article contains basic information defining tactical rescue in combat operations.Starting from the genesis, following issues developing the specificity of this issue, i.e., the operationof military medical teams divided into modules and zones of providing assistance depending on thetactical situation, which determine priorities in providing assistance to the wounded. In addition, theprocedure for relieving pain with analgesics was characterised, depending on the conditions and thepossibilities in tactical conditions. The included issues may be helpful in the directional education ofsoldiers on the subject matter. The determinant of creation of the article is to make the reader awareof the above issue and the specificity of the tactical rescuer’s actions on the battlefield. Serious injuriesand deaths occur during combat operations. Thanks to appropriate conservative actions resulting fromthe soldier’s knowledge, a large number of fatal cases can be avoided. That is why knowledge in thisarea is so important at every level of a military unit.Keywords: tactical rescue, combat operations, patrol operations, battlefield, providing assistance tothe injured
Analysis of the influence of LMD laser surfacing parameters on selected propertiesof the surfacings produced from HS6-5-2c powder on 1.4923 steel
Authors: Chrzanowski Wojciech , Napadłek Wojciech , Bogdanowicz Zdzisław
Published: January 2024

This paper presents the results of testing surfacings produced by LMD (Laser MetalDeposition) laser deposition technology at different laser beam parameters. On the surface layer ofrectangular-shaped samples made of 1.4923 steel, multiwall surfacing was produced from HS6-5-2cpowder with different degrees of coverage. As part of the laser deposition verification and testing,surface topography, microstructure and hardness tests were carried out in the deposition zone, heataffectedzone and the zone of the parent material. The surface of the surfacing and the microstructurein cross-section were observed on an optical microscope with fibre-optic image transmission. Hardnessmeasurements were made in the cross-section of the sample using a Vickers FLC-50A hardness tester.Based on the observations, it was found that the obtained surfacings have a regular and repeatableshape. There were no welding defects on the surfaces of the produced surfacings and in the zoneof fusion of the surfacing material with the substrate material. The hardness of the surfacings wasobtained in the range of 500-700 HV0.1. The produced surfacings by LMD technology were subjectedto erosion resistance tests, which showed significantly higher (about 5. times) resistance to erosionwear of the produced surface layers (surfacings based on HS6-5-2c powder) in comparison with thesubstrate material, i.e. steel 1.4923.Keywords: steel 1.4923, HS6-5-2c alloy powder, LMD laser deposition, surface layer, depositiongeometry, chemical composition, microstructure, hardness, erosion
PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT IN PANDEMIC TIME
Authors: Nieszporska Sylwia
Published: January 2024

Managing the public sector, such as the health care sector in Poland, is a responsibility that largely falls on the government and the state. It is connected not only with such organization that is to favour and bring benefits to every citizen, taking into account their needs and following the changing trends on the field of these needs. It is also supposed to be economically effective, which is often in a disharmony with social interests. The presented study is a short summary of theoretical considerations on a public management. A particular emphasis was put on the specificity of the decision-making in the health care system. It is also an attempt to assess the functioning of the health system in Poland in years 2020 and 2021. In addition to the statistical data on the health of Poles and the functioning of the system, it also refers to the legislation created for the needs of the pandemic.
PROTECTION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES OF SMALL ENTERPRISES, INCLUDING THE SUBSYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT OF NON-TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF INFORMATION SECURITY
Authors: Kobis Paweł
Published: January 2024

Information is one of the key resources of a modern economic organization. Companies with access to up-to-date, unique, useful and reliable information can compete effectively with other economic entities in today’s turbulent economic environment. Information management takes place in the space of the information system. An increasing part of this system now constitutes the information system which has largely become the primary storage and processing environment for information resources.Information, regardless of the size of the enterprise, is exposed to similar threats and risks of loss or destruction. However, the size of an enterprise, through its material resources, its capabilities in hiring qualified staff, very often determines the range of possibilities to counter potential threats and minimize the potential risk of loss of intangible resources. In this paper, the author attempts to classify, identify the risk areas for small entities which generally have the least potential to implement effective, modern information security management processes. The empirical part presents the original design of a subsystem of the Information Security Management System supporting the processes of mitigating the risk of threats to intangible resources of small enterprises.
DIRECTION OF CHANGES IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIESTS – CONSEQUENCES FOR THE TEAM
Authors: Peszko Agnieszka
Published: January 2024

The aim of this article is to present the directions of the project management methodologies changes over previous years as well as to direct attention to the consequences of these changes to project teams. Traditional and agile approach to the project management is characterised based on literature research and available data. Directions of the project management methodologies changes are presented using case study. Specific changes introduced to project management standard PMBoK Guide (7th edition) are pointed out. Evolution of traditional PRINCE2 methodology to PRINCE2 Agile is shown, great popularity of SCRUM agile methodology is presented too. In addition characteristics of the teams applying universal and agile methodologies are indicated based on literature describing project teams analysis. In summary the attention is directed to the fact the consequence of the methodologies changes are followed by changes in competence needs of the team members realising projects.
INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES OF HOUSING DEVELOPERS IN POLAND IN THE CONTEXT OF BARRIERS TO AND INCENTIVES FOR THEIR IMPLEMENTATION
Authors: Sitek Marcin
Published: January 2024

The goal of this article is the identification of barriers to and incentives for the implementation of innovative solutions in residential development projects in Poland. In order to achieve the objective, a survey was conducted among 98 out of 280 entities - developers of the primary residential market, implementing investments in the field of multi-storey, multi-family construction, selected from a population. The computer assisted telephone interviews (CATI) were carried out in October/November 2022. A chi-square test of consistency was used as the research method for data validation. The research made it possible to verify the assumed hypotheses and to identify the barriers to and incentives for the implementation of innovations by residential developers in Poland. The most important barriers were shown to be the difficulty of implementing the project and overly complicated legislation, while the most important motivations being the desire to stand out in the market, and to obtain a higher price for an apartment. The need to continue research in the future in the context of the introduction of European Union directives as part of the Fit for 55 package was also pointed out.
PARÂMETROS FITOTÉCNICOS SOBRE AS VARIÁVEIS EDÁFICAS DA CULTURA DO MILHO (Zea mays) COM O USO DOS REMINERALIZADORES A BASE DE POTÁSSIO (K+) EM DIFERENTES CLASSES DE SOLO
Authors: De Castro João Paulo Vilela , Leandro Wilson Mozena , Brasil Eliana Paula Fernandes , De Oliveira Carolina Brom Aki , Passos Priscyla Batista , Muniz Mariane Porto , Ribeiro Renata Santos , Da Silva Manoel Lucas
Published: January 2024

A geodiversidade brasileira expõe a grande capacidade territorial na diversidade de produção de alimentos. O agronegócio brasileiro tem seu reconhecimento internacional e expande a cada ano novos contratos para o fornecimento de seus produtos agropecuários. São os avanços conquistados ao longo de décadas na genética, melhoramento de plantas e animais, fertilidade e manejo de solo e plantas. Áreas como o Cerrado brasileiro transformaram em regiões de grandes produções de produtos agropecuários. A expansão de cultivos com elevado nível de tecnologia chegam a consumir 90% do total de fertilizantes utilizados no Brasil. Como a matéria-prima dos fertilizantes são importados, os custos fixos têm-se elevado nos últimos anos. No intuito de reduzir os custos de produção, tem-se buscado fontes alternativas e algumas rochas têm-se demonstrado potencial em fornecer nutrientes às culturas. O remineralizador K-LI foi obtido da mina localizada no Estado do Tocantins, o mineral pertence a Formação Pimenteira, posicionada diretamente sobre xistos, como caracterização de conglomerados e arenitos. O estudo foi conduzido na Escola de Agronomia da Universidade Federal de Goiás, situada no município de Goiânia, Goiás, em casa de vegetação em dois solos: Latossolo Vermelho distrófico de textura argilosa e um Latossolo Vermelho Amarelo de textura média. Os tratamentos foram doses crescentes do remineralizador K-LI (0, 30, 60, 120 e 240 kg ha-1 de K2O) em referência dois produtos: um remineralizador registrado no Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento o FMX e fonte solúvel o cloreto de potássio (KCl). Ambos em dose de 60 kg ha-1. Foram avaliadas se a disponibilidade do K através do Índice de Eficiência Agronômica (IEA) do remineralizador K-LI influenciaram nas variáveis edáficas de altura, diâmetro e número de folhas na cultura do milho (Zea mays). O remineralizador apresentou bons resultados nas variáveis testadas se sobressaindo sobre os produtos referencias, tornou-se vantajoso para solos com textura mais arenosa, mas não deixando de obter bons resultados em textura argilosa. Os resultados obtidos podem proporcionar um incremento nutricional ao solo com a melhoria da CTC.
A PERSPECTIVA AMOROSA EM “O CONTO DO CAVALEIRO” E “FAROESTE CABOCLO”
Authors: De Souza Rafael Francisco Neves , De Medeiros Márcia Maria , Costa Rafael Praciel
Published: January 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo destacar, através de uma análise comparada, como as personagens presentes em dois textos completamente distintos não apenas linguisticamente, mas também temporalmente, mantêm os tratados do amor cortês medieval. Será usado como análise “O Conto do Cavaleiro”, do escritor britânico Geoffrey Chaucer, e a música “Faroeste Caboclo”, do brasileiro Renato Russo. E o referencial teórico referente à literatura comparada e teorias voltadas para o amor cortês.
UK childcare policy: Navigating choices, challenges and the need for reform
Authors: Naumann Ingela K
Published: January 2024

UK childcare policy: Navigating choices, challenges and the need for reform

In this article, Prof. Dr. Ingela Naumann, University of Fribourg, explores UK childcare policy through the Nordic perspective on parental work, and the struggle to balance choices for families in the face of societal and economic constraints. In spring 2023, the government pledged to expand its UK childcare policy (currently 30 hours free childcare for three- and four-year-olds) to one- and two-year-old children. Finally! I thought, as a Swedish academic who has been researching childcare, gender equality and work/life balance issues in the UK for many years. Sure, the current funding system for UK childcare is insufficient, causing many problems in the sector; however, the fact that a Tory government acknowledged the importance of childcare services for young children was a milestone.
Energy transition plans: How municipalities face the energy transition
Authors: Benet Gerard Laguna
Published: January 2024

Energy transition plans: How municipalities face the energy transition

Municipalities need tools to manage and achieve the local energy transition, according to Gerard Laguna Benet, Researcher at BEE Group – CIMNE. The European Union (EU) takes significant steps towards decarbonisation,aiming to be climate-neutral by 2050. To reach this ambitious target, the EU introduced a roadmap which set a 55% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, above 32% share of renewable energy and at least 32.5% of energy efficiency improvement by 2030.In this context, the municipalities have a significant role as the energy transition pushes Europe to a decentralised and local energy generation framework.On one side, municipalities have a role to play in taking exemplary action to reduce energy consumption in their buildings. On the other side, to lead Europe towards climate neutrality, it’s essential to make efforts at the local level, considering each region’s specific characteristics and challenges. Therefore, municipalities have a vital role in the European energy transition.
Minimal chemical pollution, increased offshore wind farms and energy production sustainability
Authors: De Witte Bavo
Published: January 2024

Minimal chemical pollution, increased offshore wind farms and energy production sustainability

Coordinator of the Anemoi project, Bavo De Witte (ILVO), discusses the path to minimal chemical pollution and increasing the sustainability of offshore wind energy. Offshore wind energy production is a relatively sustainable yet fast-growing industry, contributing to the UN development goals on green energy and climate actions. Europe’s total offshore wind power capacity as of September 2023 is 32 GW (1), only 20% of the European target to produce >150 GW by 2030. The vast increase in offshore energy production urged different European countries to monitor the potential effects of offshore wind farms (OWFs) on the marine ecosystem, including the impact of underwater noise, the introduction of novel habitats, and the exclusion of fisheries. However, the potential risk of chemical emissions by OWF structures remains largely unknown though estimated to be small.
High-resolution snapshots of antibody repertoires as potential correlates of protection
Authors: Eyer Klaus
Published: January 2024

High-resolution snapshots of antibody repertoires as potential correlates of protection

Klaus Eyer from ETH Zurich describes high-resolution snapshots of antibody repertoires as potential correlates of protection. The induction and long-term presence of key adaptive immune cells are essential for vaccine-mediated protection. As a direct, causal measure of protection is often challenging; finding and defining correlates of protection are critical for vaccine development, approval, and efficacy testing. Correlates of protection are quantifiable signs of being protected from becoming infected and/or developing disease that may be causal to protection itself. Antibodies in serum are often assessed as potential correlates as immunisations often lead to generating a vaccine-specific, functionally active and diverse antibody repertoire. In its simplest form, a potential correlate could be their presence if binding by the antibody is sufficient. This is assessed in the so-called titer measurements. Here, a serum sample is sequentially diluted, and the binding of the antibodies towards the vaccine is evaluated and compared to an often empirically derived threshold. This gold-standard measure has many advantages: it is fast, reliable and easily compared.
Engineered endosymbionts for cellular control
Authors: Contag Christopher H
Published: January 2024

Engineered endosymbionts for cellular control

Christopher H. Contag from the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ) at Michigan State University discusses the potential of engineered endosymbionts as biologically encoded remote controls for regenerative medicine. Taxonomic definitions divide all forms of life on Earth into three domains called Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya; these domains of life are distinguishable by cellular structures, processes of cell division, and molecular signatures. (1) About 2.2 billion years ago, the Eukarya domain of life began from interactions between two single-celled organisms, one from the domain Bacteria that was living inside a cell from the domain Archaea. Over billions of years, the two cells co-evolved, with the internal cell becoming the mitochondria of the outer cell. This theory on the origin of Eukaryotes, those forms of life in the domain Eukarya, is called the endosymbiont theory (the prefix endo meaning inside) and was first proposed by a Russian botanist Konstantin Mereschkowski in 1910 and then further substantiated by Lynn Margulis (previously Lynn Sagan) in 1967. (2)
Pursuing responsible finance in a world of risking risks
Authors: Mizes James Christopher , Brightman Marc
Published: January 2024

Pursuing responsible finance in a world of risking risks

Marc Brightman and James Christopher Mizes, from the University of Bologna, explore the importance of responsible finance in a world of rising risks. For over a decade, experts have been sounding the alarm about the new risks that crises like climate change, political unrest, and pandemics pose for global financial stability. Financial investors worldwide have joined a chorus of economists, analysts, and central bankers focused on harnessing financial markets’ power to prevent the worst effects of today’s planetary “polycrisis”. (1) And yet, these professionals have long run up against an enormous obstacle: how can the future effects of these crises be anticipated? And who exactly is responsible for preventing them? At the University of Bologna, our team of anthropologists at the Hau of Finance research project is pursuing answers to these pressing political questions by observing what we call “the moral turn” in global finance.
Adaption solutions for improved climate change resilience
Authors: Carbonell Patricia
Published: January 2024

Adaption solutions for improved climate change resilience

Patricia Carbonell, RESIST Communication Contact at REVOLVE – Communicating Sustainability, discusses adaptation solutions for improved climate change resilience in European regions. Europe must undertake transformative adaptation to become more resilient to the climate crisis. In the ethos of leaving no region behind, the EU-funded project RESIST focuses on co-developing climate solutions, innovations and technologies in four experienced regions in collaboration with eight less climate-resilient areas of Europe.
Superconductivity and related macroscopic quantum phenomena
Authors: Miller John H
Published: January 2024

Superconductivity and related macroscopic quantum phenomena

John H. Miller, Jr., from the University of Houston, Dept. of Physics and Texas Center for Superconductivity, walks us through superconductivity and related macroscopic quantum phenomena. Quantum behavior applies not only to microscopic but also to macroscopic systems. Spin-½ particles, fermions, obey the Pauli Exclusion Principle, whereby no two can occupy the same quantum state. By contrast, many integer-spin particles, bosons, can condense into a single macroscopic state. In a superconductor (1), below its critical temperature or Tc , electrons condense into an electronic superfluid that flows with no resistance. For electrons (spin- ½) to condense, they must form pairs. There is one problem, however. Electrons normally repel each other.
What remains when two neutron stars collide?
Authors: Scott Susan M , Wette Karl
Published: January 2024

What remains when two neutron stars collide?

Distinguished Professor Susan M. Scott and Dr Karl Wette from the Australian National University examine what remains when two neutron stars collide in this exciting gravitational astrophysics focus. Our Universe is now 13.7 billion years old. Many processes have evolved slowly over its existence; for example, our Sun will burn for about 10 billion years over its working life before entering retirement as a white dwarf star. At the opposite end of the scale, the Universe is also home to a myriad of short-lived events, which may radiate enormous amounts of energy in an instant. These are the astronomical transients.
Tourism redefined in sustainable Helsinki: The epitome of smart and sustainable travel
Authors: Karppinen Leena
Published: January 2024

Tourism redefined in sustainable Helsinki: The epitome of smart and sustainable travel

Helsinki, a sustainability powerhouse, emerges as a global leader in smart tourism. Boasting a top-ranking for sustainable travel, Helsinki pioneers carbon neutrality, community engagement, and innovation, setting the stage for a green urban future. In the realm of global tourism, Helsinki has emerged as a destination and a beacon of sustainability, scaling new heights on the Global Destination Sustainability Index. “In Helsinki, sustainable tourism is not a checkbox; it’s a strategic goal,” declares Tourism Director Nina Vesterinen, as she reflects on the city’s journey. The commitment was recognized globally when Helsinki was crowned the European Capital of Smart Tourism in 2019. This designation wasn’t just an accolade but a promise to the world that Helsinki would evolve into the smartest and most sustainable travel destination.
Preferred strategy for euploid single embryo transfer in advanced maternal age: Fresh versus frozen
Authors: Ozdemir Fatma , Oner Gokalp , Kahraman Semra , Sahin Yucel , Yelke Hakan
Published: January 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare fresh and frozen-thawed euploid blastocyst transfer protocols following preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) in cases of advanced maternal age.Methods: A total of 330 patients were examined retrospectively. PGS was performed on the embryos of 146 patients for whom fresh transfers were chosen. In contrast, frozen-thawed euploid single embryo transfer (ET) was selected after PGS for 184 patients, and their embryos were vitrified. The percentage of euploid embryos and rates of implantation, pregnancy, and pregnancy continuity, as well as clinical and biochemical abortion rates, were compared.Results: The numbers of retrieved oocytes, metaphase II oocytes, and fertilized ova were greater in the frozen-thawed group. The percentages of euploid embryos were comparable between the fresh and frozen-thawed groups (32% vs. 34.8%, respectively). The rates of implantation (46.6%vs. 62.5%), pregnancy (50% vs. 66.8%), ongoing pregnancy (38.4% vs. 53.8%), and live birth percentage (37.0% vs. 53.8%) were significantly higher in the frozen-thawed group. However, no significant differences were found in the clinical and biochemical abortion rates.Conclusion: The use of frozen-thawed single euploid ET is associated with increased implantation and pregnancy rates compared to fresh single euploid ET with PGS.
Association between Stress and Erectile Dysfunction among Adult Patients in a Tertiary Center in Nigeria
Authors: Azudialu Bede C. , Vivien Ahaiwe , Uchenna Ndubueze , Ugonna Ogunnaya Francis , Benjamin Nkem , Austin Nnadozie Raymond Ikechukwu
Published: January 2024

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a complex disorder with a biopsychosocial etiology that causes chronic stress on the individual thereby worsening the outcome of the disorder. The aim of this study is to establish an association between stress level and erectile dysfunction among adult patients presenting in the general outpatient of our tertiary hospital. A cross sectional study involving 421 adult males selected by simple random sampling was conducted using the International Index of Erectile Dysfunction (IIEF-5) and the Modified Percieved Stress Scale (PSS-10) Among the respondents, 219(52%) had ED while a greater proportion of those who had ED had mild ED 109 (49.8%). The other factors associated with ED on bivariate analysis include tobacco use (p < 0.05), alcohol intake (p < 0.05), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, use of anti hypertensive drugs, use of oral hyperglycaemic drugs, and perceived stress levels. Logistic regression showed that age, tobacco use, alcohol intake, and perceived stress levels were independent predictors of ED among the respondents. Perceived stress level has been found to be associated with ED. Routine evaluation of sexual health and the perceived stress levels of men isrecommended, while stress management as part of management of ER is highly advocated.
Investigation of the Changes in the Hair Cuticle Due to Chemical Degradation
Authors: Hassan Kaavya S. , Sharma Hrisheka R. , Prakash Rachel A. , Talpade M. B. , Shingadia Hitesh U.
Published: January 2024

Various cosmetic alterations done to the hair for aesthetic purposes have a profound damaging impact on its morphology. This study delves into the complex dynamics of hair structure by analysing the changes in the cuticle induced by chemical degradation. Advanced microscopic techniques like Microtopography and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were employed to investigate the grade of damage on treated hair as compared with virgin hair. On treatment with bleach, it could be observed that the cuticle structure in virgin hair exhibited deteriorating effects like partial degradation whereas the impact on treated hair samples strands that had previously undergone modifications exhibited much more intensifying consequences like complete deterioration exposing holes and gaps. The findings from the current exploration shed light on the nuanced relationships within the hair structure, providing valuable insights into the consequences of chemical degradation. Thus, laying a foundation for suggestive recommendations that include the impact of environment, lifestyle and genetics in the fields of trichology and cosmetology.
SOSIALISASI DAN PELATIHAN BUDIDAYA TANAMAN HIDROPONIK DI DESA PEREAN, TABANAN, BALI
Authors: Putri Putu Nikita Fiorella Utama , Pradhana I Putu Dharmawan , Dewi Putu Sasmita , Gustena I Kadek , Winata ⁠I Gede Arya Eka Pratama , Yoga I Wayan Suprapta
Published: January 2024

Tanaman hidroponik memiliki beragam manfaat. Kualitas hidup masyarakat juga dapat ditingkatkan dengan kegiatan budidaya tanaman hidroponik mengingat kualitas tamanan akan lebih baik. Salah satu upaya dalam memperkenalkan budidaya tanaman hidroponik adalah dengan mengadakan sosialisasi dan pelatihan pengembangan tanaman hidroponik. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Desa Perean, Kecamatan baturiti, kabupaten Tabanan, Bali. Kegiatan ini diakomodasi oleh sinergitas mahasiswa penerima program KIP Kuliah yang tergabung dalam Student Activity Support (SATU team) Universitas Pendidikan Nasional. Kegiatan ini berlangsung dengan mendatangkan narasumber untuk dapat memaparkan manfaat dari budidaya tanaman hidroponik. Usai pemaparan di ruangan, dilanjutkan dengan pelaksanaan langsung di lapangan dimana mahasiswa dan masyarakat dibagi menjadi beberapa kelompok dan diterjunkan untuk melaksanakan penanaman tanaman hidroponik. Dari kegiatan ini, masyarakat dapat memahami dan menerapkan budidaya tanaman hidroponik dan mendapatkan manfaat tidak hanya dari sisi konsumsi pribadi namun juga potensi ekonomi ke depannya. Tindakan pengkajian lebih lanjut dan evaluasi hasil juga akan dilaksanakan secara berkala untuk mendapatkan hasil yang lebih maksimal.
Tourism Management by Lecturers as a Function of Management Roles To Achieve Sustainable Tourism
Authors: Andi Kurniawati  , R. Rachmiyantono W.H.  , Mis Widya Andelina
Published: January 2024

Tourism provides many economic benefits from its development, and there is no doubt that Indonesia has advantages in the form of high potential in terms of tourism resources. Several obstacles that arise in the process of developing Sustainable Tourism include: First, regarding the use of existing resources based on sustainable principles. Second, the concept of sustainable tourism development can be applied and run parallel to other ongoing development processes. Third, regarding ways to change the perceptions, attitudes and motivations of stakeholders in accordance with new directions and criteria for tourism development. The relationship between Management Functions, Lecturer Functions, and Sustainable Tourism explains that the 5 Management functions (Planning); Organizing; Motivating/Directing; Supervising; Controlling; Assessment/Evaluating) are the basis for implementation The function of a lecturer is also the task of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education (Research and Community Service) which can run systematically and continuously with the aim of realizing Sustainable Tourism through Government Policy and support from the community and various related elements.
Data-Based Educational Planning Through Utilization Of Educational Reports At The Education Office Of North Central Timor District, East Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Johanes Oenaimnou  , Masduki Ahmad  , Desi Rahmawati 
Published: January 2024

Based on Government Regulation Number 57 of 2001 concerning National Education Standards & Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Regulation Number 09 of 2022 concerning Evaluation of the Education System by Regional Governments for Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education, an Educational Report Platform has emerged to help staff education and those responsible for education in improving the quality of education. Starting from the issue of the quality of Indonesian education, according to the Central Statistics Agency, Sakernas data (2018) recorded that the population of North Central Timor aged 15 years and over who worked was mostly elementary school graduates or below at 65.78%. Meanwhile, Diploma graduates or above only amounted to 11.10%. Apart from that, the School Participation Rate in 2018 for the population aged 7-12 years (SD) was 99.48% who attended school while the rest did not, the population aged 13-15 years (SMP) attended school 92.75% while the rest did not, the population aged 16-18 years old (SMA) who attend school are 64.97% while the rest are not. So, data-based educational planning is needed through education reports. This research was conducted at the North Central Timor Regency Education Service, East Nusa Tenggara using a qualitative approach, and the research objects were the Head of the Education Service and service operators. The results of the research illustrate data-based educational planning that contains holistic student learning outcomes from both cognitive and non-cognitive (character) aspects and encourages educational units and education offices to make improvements through preparing achievement improvement activities based on the results of identification and reflection on achievements. Educational report cards that are appropriate to the field conditions of educational units by carrying out three stages of the Data Based Planning (PBD) process, namely Identification, Reflection, and Improvement (IRB).
Analysis Of The Effect Of Corporate Governance Structure And Financial Distress
Authors: Alrahmani Trisari  , Kun Ismawati  , Astrid Widayani
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to see the influence of corporate governance structure (independent commissioner, audit committee, institutional ownership, managerial ownership) and financial distress on the integrity of financial statements of studies on manufacturing companies listed on the IDX for the 2017-2021 period. In this study, quantitative methods were used with secondary data obtained by collecting financial statement data for all manufacturing companies listed on the IDX for the 2017-2021 period, with the use of purposive sampling techniques, sample selection with predetermined criteria so that samples of 40 companies with 5 years of period were obtained with 200 samples. The study used SPSS data processing applications with analytical methods multiple linear regression. The results of the hypothesis test in this study found that independent commissioners, audit committees have no influence on the integrity of financial statements. On the contrary, institutional ownership, managerial ownership and financial distress have an influence on the integrity of financial statements. The results of the F test prove simultaneously that the variables of independent commissioner, audit committee, institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and financial distress affect the integrity of financial statements.
The Analysis Of Performance Quality And Human Resource Communication In The Regional Finance And Asset Management Office Of Semarang City
Authors: Anita Muin Aprilianingrum  , Haryani Haryani  , Karjono Karjono  , Budi Purnomo
Published: January 2024

The implementation of regional autonomy as an embodiment of the concept of decentralization is intended so that regional governments can further increase their efficiency and effectiveness in administering government, carrying out development, and providing services to the community more optimally by the characteristics of their region. A communication gap between superiors and subordinates occurs, triggering the emergence of negative Human Resource (HR) perceptions regarding the communication mechanisms between superiors and subordinates in the organization. This research used an explanatory research method, namely explaining the relationship between performance quality variables and communication quality. The sample selection used was stratified random sampling. The sample used was 100 Regional Financial and Asset Management Service (RFAMS) officers. The data analysis method in this research used SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science). The research results show that performance and communication quality greatly influence commitment. Therefore, management should be able to design a sophisticated information system so that the performance and the communication of existing HR can be appropriately monitored.
Implementation Of Green Business Ecoprint Industry In Purworejo Regency
Authors: Tri Wahyu Lestari  , Adi Sucipto  , Hesti Respatiningsih
Published: January 2024

The ecoprint industry in Purworejo Regency is one of the industries committed to doing business in an environmentally friendly manner. Green business is the main focus in the operation of the ecoprint industry. In this context, green business refers to business practices that aim to improve sustainability and reduce negative environmental impacts.  This descriptive qualitative research aims to explain how green business is applied in the ecoprint industry in Purworejo Regency. To find out how green business is implemented in the ecoprint industry in Purworejo Regency, the author interviewed the owner and the production department. Miles and Huberman techniques were used to analyse the data. The results of this study are that the application of green business in the ecoprint industry is reflected in the use of natural materials from plants and natural fibres that have been proven to reduce water and air pollution produced, there are efforts to educate consumers about the importance of environmentally friendly products and their benefits to the environment, and have used environmentally friendly packaging. In addition, the ecoprint industry in Purworejo Regency is implementing an efficient energy management system. Green business in the ecoprint industry is the right step to reduce negative impact on the environment. Overall, the ecoprint industry in Purworejo Regency has successfully operated a business with green business principles. In an era that is increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability, these steps not only provide benefits to the environment, but also enhance the good image of SMEs.