bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reflection of the historical memory of World War II in Japanese cinema
Authors: Романова М.И.
Published: May 2024

В статье рассмотрены основные тенденции осмысления Второй мировой войны в японском киноискусстве и приведена авторская классификация произведений японского кинематографа, посвященных военной тематике. Через произведения кинематографа и их восприятие в японском обществе рассмотрены основные подходы к восприятию Второй мировой войны в японской национальной памяти.

The article considers the main tendencies of comprehension of the Second World War in Japanese cinema and provides the author’s classification of works of Japanese cinema devoted to military subjects. Through the works of cinema and their perception in Japanese society, the basic approaches to the perception of World War II in Japanese national memory are considered.
On Muslim perception of time
Authors: Ярлыкапов А.А.
Published: May 2024

В данной заметке автор приводит свое видение восприятия времени и соотношения светского и религиозного в постсоветской исламской культуре.

In this article, the author gives his vision of the perception of time and the correlation of the secular and the religious in the post-Soviet Islamic culture.
Redesigning tax debt collection process in Brazil: process automation & nudging for tax compliance
Authors: Labarrère Natan , Ribeiro Nicholas , Lima Rui M. , Aquere de Cerqueira e Souza André Luiz , Leite Vieira Marcello Santos
Published: May 2024

Propósito: Este estudio tiene como objetivo contribuir al conocimiento sobre el problema del cumplimiento tributario en Brasil al probar si Business Process Management (BPM) y el Nudge pueden ayudar a mejorar la recaudación de la deuda tributaria. El objetivo es evaluar si este enfoque mixto es efectivo y si puede implementar una transformación duradera en la administración tributaria brasileña.Diseño/metodología/enfoque: Este artículo presenta un estudio de caso orientado a la práctica que utiliza la metodología Business Process Transformation (BPT) para rediseñar y automatizar un proceso de cobro de deudas tributarias aplicando los conocimientos de la teoría del Nudge y luego prueba su efectividad usando experimentación controlada o prueba A/B.Hallazgos: al personalizar los parámetros para la mensajería automatizada con los contribuyentes en función del diseño de comportamiento y las pruebas A/B de los grupos, los autores pudieron identificar un aumento del comportamiento de cumplimiento del 2,90 % junto con un aumento de ingresos estimado de U$ 4 millones (P = 0,01). La evaluación posterior mostró que las nuevas prácticas eran duraderas, lo que indicaba el éxito de los métodos adoptados.Originalidad/valor: este estudio agrega nuevos conocimientos sobre la efectividad de BPT para la administración tributaria brasileña, reafirma cómo el Nudge puede apoyar el cumplimiento tributario en este contexto y ofrece información sobre la combinación de estos diferentes campos de conocimiento.
Liderazgo femenino en un sector masculinizado. El caso de la automoción en España
Authors: Gutiérrez Aragón Óscar , Gassiot Melian Ariadna , Fondevila Gascón Joan Francesc , Denia Ruiz Aroa
Published: May 2024

The automotive industry has traditionally been a very masculinized sector, with a minority of women, both in industrial and commercial positions. The main objective of this study is, on the one hand, to analyse the opinion about female leadership of the workers of the sector in Spain, and, on the other hand, of the female managers who work in it. Also, the possible causes of the low presence of women in leadership positions are addressed. The data of this study comes from primary sources and both quantitative (from the results of a survey of employees in the sector, to which bivariate analysis is applied) and qualitative (semi-structured interviews conducted with managers of different companies of the automotive sector) tools are used. The main results of the study show that, although a high percentage of women have felt undervalued because of their gender, the acceptance of female leadership by workers in the sector is very high. Despite this, not all the workers in a sector as masculinized as the automotive sector perceive this female leadership in the same way. Women, younger people and those with higher levels of education are more critical when they observe the stereotypes towards women and they are the most positive when considering a future with more female leadership. It is concluded that, due to the legislative changes that have favoured labour equality, as well as the opening of the sector towards female employment, more and more women work in the automotive industry and have access to leadership positions, and it is a trend that is expected to increase in the near future.
Plant conservation in protected areas in Vietnam: an analysis from the Threatened Species Lists
Authors: Do Q.T. , Bravo F. , Sierra-de-Grado R. , Hoang V.S.
Published: May 2024

In order to guide national conservation policies, lists of nationally threatened plant species are a useful tool. To facilitate the national biodiversity commitments, Vietnam published a conservation management guide. We evaluated the application of these guidelines, focusing on the conservation programs within protected areas across the country. We sent a survey to management offices of 32 protected areas to assess the extent to which the threatened plant species lists have been used in official conservation efforts. We found that the IUCN Red List, the Vietnam Red Data Book and the national decrees are the principal guidelines for conservation prioritization. Besides describing characteristics of conservation programs for threatened plant species, we discovered that the species selected for the programs did not always adhere to the guidelines but showed more or less a rule of thumb in selecting species from lists. We highlight that this is not necessarily a bad implementation if taking into account the shortage of finance and maximizing the number of protected species. Thus, to enhance the utility of the lists for the conservation of threatened plant species, we advise users to recognize that the lists are not always updated, and to employ them as a reasonable reference rather than as the sole guideline.
La Cualificación Docente en el Uso de Herramientas Tecnológicas y su Influencia en las Prácticas Educativas
Authors: Salinas González Ronald Eduardo
Published: May 2024

El presente artículo de investigación describe la experiencia denominada: “La cualificación docente en el uso de herramientas digitales e influencia en las prácticas educativas” aplicada en Institución Educativa Departamental Tisquesusa, de Susa Cundinamarca, Colombia; más específicamente en la sede urbana, y se desarrolló con las docentes del primer Ciclo de Educación Básica Primaria. El objetivo fue cerrar las brechas en el uso de herramientas digitales en la práctica educativa, generando espacios de análisis para una mejora en la calidad de la educación y en la convivencia escolar. El propósito de cualificar docentes y motivarlas a aplicar lo aprendido con sus estudiantes, insta a comenzar una innovación en la tarea pedagógica que se realiza a diario y brinda estrategias de aprendizaje acordes a la generación de nativos digitales. La metodología aplicada sigue un enfoque cualitativo, desde la Investigación Acción, con método descriptivo y aplicando instrumentos importantes como la encuesta, el cuestionario tipo taller y el diario de campo desde la observación directa; asimismo es importante anotar que se desarrolló en tres momentos y los resultados fueron analizados desde las variables: Saber (conocimiento acerca de herramientas digitales) y Hacer (Aplicación de herramientas en la práctica docente). Se destacan algunas conclusiones, según el análisis a los instrumentos aplicados. Después del proceso de cualificación docente además de demostrar un avance en el conocimiento, se deja una semilla que motiva la integración de las herramientas digitales en las prácticas pedagógicas.
Mitigating Challenges in the Administration of Private Higher Educational Institutions in Malaysia
Authors: Gopal Nair Shanti , Sahu Chinmoy , Zulaikha Nur
Published: May 2024

Education plays a crucial role in creating individuals who contribute positively to the development of a country. The private education sector in Malaysia, has proven to be a major source of revenue for the Malaysian government, and it is the government’s aspiration to capture a large percentage of the higher education global market. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the challenges faced by academic leaders in managing private universities in Malaysia and to provide feasible recommendations to overcome them. The findings are expected to provide valuable information to the management of Malaysian private universities, policymakers, and regulatory agencies. The information gathered could provide enlightenment regarding the difficulties faced in order to design and implement further policies to elevate their operational method and ensure long-term survival. Valuable recommendations have been provided to ensure the institutions remain profitable and sustainable as the development of Malaysia’s social and economic sector is dependent on its education sector.
L’enseignement hybride entre médiations technologique et humaine
Authors: Ammor Samira
Published: May 2024

Cet article porte sur les effets de l’enseignement hybride, au niveau pédagogique et communicationnel. Deux grands questionnements l’ont orienté. Dans quelle mesure l’usage des technologies, participe-il à l’éclosion d’une nouvelle pédagogie numérique ? Et, comment les interférences, technologique et humaine, peuvent-elles donner lieu à de nouveaux modèles de médiation. Celle-ci est appréhendée dans sa complexité, à travers ses interférences, technologique et humaine, donnant lieu à un nouveau rapport au savoir et à la machine. Il en résulte aussi de nouvelles postures attitudinales, cognitives, communicationnelles, affectives et, de nouveaux rôles et statuts qui bouleversent la relation pédagogique classique. Dans la littérature, nous avons relevé la variable pédagogique comme composante transversale du dispositif hybride, avec des fondements retrouvés dans la pédagogie active. Le rapport technologie/dimension humaine du dispositif s’est avéré, aussi, une variable importante du fonctionnement d’un dispositif hybride, par l’effet des interférences réciproques, entre médiations technologique et humaine. Les résultats du terrain ont permis d’appréhender la perception et le vécu des acteurs à l’usage des technologies et des pratiques liées à l’enseignement hybride.
Les institutions de recherche éducative au Maroc : une histoire au service du développement
Authors: Bouabdallah Ibrahim
Published: May 2024

Au sein de la société, les institutions de recherche en matière d’éducation occupent une position similaire à celle des industries. Elles constituent des indicateurs majeurs des  réflexions sur le développement de l’éducation et de la formation. Le présent article envisage dresser un inventaire des institutions d’exécution de la recherche éducative au Maroc en vue de favoriser sa durabilité sectorielle. Les résultats obtenus par une méta-analyse d’un corpus pertinent composé de quarante documents montrent d’énormes changements organisationnels. Deux types d’institutions affiliées aux secteurs d’enseignement supérieur et d’enseignement scolaire conduisent des activités de recherche selon des finalités particulières. L’hétérogénéité des institutions semble un facteur défavorable pour le pilotage, la conduite et l’exploitation des découvertes. Les perspectives intègrent la contribution effective des investigations pour résoudre les vrais problèmes du système éducatif, et assurer la modernisation de l’école.
Pilotage organisationnel et configuration socio spatiale des groupes de prépa-concours de la ville de Yaoundé (Cameroun)
Authors: Kana Lionel , Mounchikpou Loudi
Published: May 2024

Les groupes de prépa-concours prolifèrent dans la ville de Yaoundé. Ces projets éducatifs non formels restent des cadres privilégiés d’apprentissage pour de nombreux candidats aux concours d’entrée dans les grandes écoles du pays. Cette réflexion interroge les modalités décisionnelles contribuant au choix des sites d’activités par les manageurs desdites offres de service. Autrement dit, quels sont les indicateurs qui expliquent et président au choix des sites d’activité par les manageurs de ces organisations éducatives ? Deux approches théoriques sont croisées : l’optimisation des localisations de Von Thüner (1826) et la rationalité limitée dans la prise de décision d’Herbert Simon (1978). L’étude de type mixte et triangulaire adopte une démarche empirico-déductive. Elle se déploie en trois paliers : observation de terrain, analyse des contenus et administration des questionnaires aux pilotes de ces organisations éducatives (N=50). La cartographique des groupes de prépa-concours de la ville de Yaoundé révèle que le choix de localisation de ces projets éducatifs tient compte non seulement de la présence du milieu universitaire (Universités et Cité U) et des grandes écoles, mais aussi des espaces scolaires et non scolaires pouvant abriter en leurs seins des activités d’enseignement-apprentissages et de formation.
Foreign Language Anxiety and Language Learning Beliefs
Authors: Gurdal Mahmut Sami , Acar İbrahim Hakkı
Published: May 2024

The present study investigates the relationship between foreign language anxiety and beliefs towards foreign language learning, considering personal and social-environmental factors that may influence language learners' beliefs. The participants consisted of 431 college students (M = 19.99, SD = 4.57 years) enrolled in language preparatory classes in Türkiye, focusing on Arabic, Chinese, English, German, Russian, and Spanish. The students provided self-reports on their levels of foreign language anxiety, including speech anxiety, failure anxiety, and low self-confidence, as well as their beliefs towards foreign language learning. The results of hierarchical regression analysis revealed that failure anxiety was positively associated with students' beliefs towards foreign language learning, indicating that higher levels of failure anxiety were linked to less favorable beliefs. On the other hand, low self-confidence was negatively associated with beliefs towards foreign language learning, suggesting that lower levels of self-confidence were associated with more negative beliefs. Speech anxiety, however, speech anxiety showed no significant association with students' beliefs towards foreign language learning. Furthermore, it was observed that foreign language anxiety and beliefs towards foreign language learning differed based on the specific foreign language being learned. These findings underscore the importance of examining foreign language anxiety in relation to beliefs towards foreign language learning, particularly within diverse language learner populations.
Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives on Teaching Quality: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ghasemi Jamshid
Published: May 2024

This comprehensive systematic review examines the evolution of teaching quality research globally from 1990 to 2019. Analyzing 182 studies, the review identifies key trends, highlighting a significant rise in academic interest since 2012. Notably, the study underscores the cross-disciplinary nature of teaching quality, emphasizing its departure from isolation. The geographical landscape of research reveals an expanding focus, particularly in Asian countries. The review further explores thematic concentrations, research designs, and authorship patterns, revealing insights into collaboration trends. Journal analysis showcases a diverse academic interest in teaching quality across various disciplines. The conclusion urges researchers to diversify perspectives for continued field development.
Mobilité professionnelle des enseignants créatifs
Authors: Ben abdallah Marouen
Published: May 2024

Cette étude quantitative vise à explorer les liens entre la mobilité professionnelle et les enseignants créatifs de la région de Tunis, échantillonnés aléatoirement (n= 338). Les liens sont étudiés en fonction de l’âge des enseignants créatifs et de la pauvreté de leur environnement professionnel. Les résultats révèlent une créativité plus élevée des enseignants mobiles en comparaison avec les enseignants stables. De plus, l’étude a montré une relation significative positive entre la mobilité professionnelle et les enseignants créatifs, notamment les plus jeunes. Par ailleurs, la mobilité professionnelle des enseignants créatifs est corrélée négativement à la pauvreté de leur environnement professionnel.
Aspectos relacionados à Educação e à Psicanálise no desenvolvimento humano
Authors: Azevedo Luiza Moura de Souza , Silva Uanderson Pereira da , Rodrigues Michele AparecidaCerqueira , Santos Onilma Aparecida dos , Marie Simon
Published: May 2024

Introdução: A Educação e a Psicanálise se complementam, ao unir seus conhecimentos sobre o desenvolvimento humano. Essa interface possibilita a análise de questões relacionadas ao funcionamento psíquico, à dinâmica na relação aluno-professor, ao prazer no processo de aprendizagem, à abordagem terapêutica na Educação, à linguagem, entre outros aspectos. Objetivo: Analisar a interface entre a psicanálise e a educação, considerando que essa possibilita compreender as ações do aluno nas diferentes fases de seu desenvolvimento. Método: A pesquisa foi construída a partir de uma abordagem qualitativa, do tipo revisão de literatura, com base nas ideias teóricas de Freud e de outros estudiosos da área, destacando conceitos fundamentais como: “psicanálise”, “transferência”, “educação” e “desenvolvimento integral”. Resultados: Os resultados apontam que a abordagem psicanalítica é uma ferramenta valiosa para os professores. A psicanálise destaca que o aprendizado do aluno é influenciado pela construção da relação entre aluno e professor, superando as tentativas tradicionais de ensino. Conclusões: Portanto, com foco apenas nas atividades práticas do professor, a ênfase recai na interação e na experiência compartilhada.
PENERAPAN NILAI-NILAI ETIKA DAN MORAL DALAM KONTEKS CARA HIDUP ORANG KRISTEN BERDASARKAN 1 PETRUS 2:11-12
Authors: Silaen Riste Tioma
Published: May 2024

Kehidupan sosial orang Kristen selalu dihadapkan pada tuntutan untuk memiliki dasar yang kuat dalam aspek etika dan moralitas, dengan pemahaman yang mendalam mengenai apa yang diizinkan, layak, dan pantas, serta menanggung tanggung jawab sebagai pembawa kebenaran dan kebajikan. Namun, tidak semua individu Kristen merespons panggilan ilahi untuk mengikuti jalan kebenaran dan kebajikan tersebut. Sebagian mengalami kecenderungan egois yang berpotensi mengarah pada perbuatan jahat yang dipicu oleh keinginan duniawi, yang berpotensi merugikan diri sendiri, keluarga, komunitas, dan bahkan negara. Oleh karena itu, tujuan penelitian ini dilakukan untuk memberikan landasan Alkitabiah yang menggambarkan bagaimana orang percaya dapat membangun etika dan moral dalam konteks sosial. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan eksegese terhadap 1 Petrus 2:11-12. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa etika dan moralitas orang Kristen melibatkan penolakan terhadap keinginan-keinginan duniawi, perlawanan terhadap kejahatan, pelaksanaan perbuatan baik, dan penghormatan kepada Tuhan. Gaya hidup yang bertentangan dengan prinsip-prinsip tersebut harus dihindari karena berpotensi mengganggu harmoni sosial. Orang Kristen diharapkan untuk hidup sesuai dengan kehendak Tuhan, yaitu dengan ketaatan, penolakan diri, dan fokus pada hal-hal yang baik.
STRATEGI PENGINJILAN KONTEKSTUAL BERDASARKAN KISAH PARA RASUL 17:23 BAGI ALIRAN KEPERCAYAAN MALESUNG MINAHASA SULAWESI UTARA
Authors: Dien Berens Melvil Deweyan
Published: May 2024

Tulisan ini berisi satu studi dalam mengaplikasikan pendekatan Paulus mengenai satu metode yang didasarkan pada Kisah Para Rasul 17:23 untuk memperkenalkan Yesus Kristus sebagai Tuhan dan Juruselamat kepada masyarakat suku Minahasa yang memeluk kepercayaan Malesung sebagai satu system keagamaan yang memiliki kemiripan konteks seperti yang dihadapi Paulus di Atena. Malesung sebagai satu sistem kepercayaan tidak masuk dalam hubungan perjanjian secara eksklusif dengan Yesus Kristus sebagai Tuhan dan Juruselamat, karena jika tidak demikian maka para pemrakarsanya tentu tidak akan meninggalkan iman dan identitas mereka sebagai orang Kristen. Malesung memiliki sejumlah nilai mendasar yang mirip dengan yang dimiliki Humanisme sebagai satu agama baru yang sedang mendominasi semua aspek kehidupan manusia, sehingga kemungkinan besar keduanya akan bisa melebur. Menggunkan metode kualitatif deskritif dengan pendekatan studi literature dan eksegesa teks dalam Alkitab maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa, mengkomunikasikan strategi penginjilan kontekstual berdasarkan Kis 17:23 bagi aliran kepercayaan malesung Minahasa Sulawesi Utara, adalah mengetahui secara jelas tentang karakteristik aliran kepercayaan malesung yang terkait dengan unsur-unsur dasar kepercayaan Malesung. Dari hasil eksegesa dan dasar Teologis dari Kisah Para Rasul 17:23,   prinsip penginjilan yang kontekstual tidak boleh goyah bahwa isi Injil (Yesus Kristus sudah mati, dikuburkan, dan bangkit untuk menyelesaikan persoalan dasar kemanusiaan itu sendiri, yakni dosa) tidak berubah, cara menyampaikannya bisa berubah disesuaikan dengan era apapun yang dicanangkan manusia.
TEOLOGI KOMUNIKASI DAN MISI KRISTEN: STRATEGI EFEKTIF UNTUK MENJANGKAU GENERASI PENERUS DI ERA DIGITAL
Authors: Imannuel Leo , Sinlae Demsi Yanto , Silaen Riko
Published: May 2024

Perubahan cara melakukan aktivitas berkomunikasi verbal maupun secara digital atau pesan dalam media sosial saat ini bagi generasi penerus mengunakan media gadget dan internet adalah hal yang wajar. Namun adanya perubahan yang dapat dilihat dari realita dan problematika dalam keluarga Kristen muncul karena ketidaksiapan menghadapi perubahan cara berkomunikasi di era digital. Oleh sebab itu tujuan dari penelitian ini supaya gereja dan kekristenan dapat memaksimalkan komunikasi dan misi Kristen: sebagai upaya strategi yang  efektif  dalam menjangkau generasi penerus di era digital untuk membawa perubahan dan penjakauan jiwa. Maka dapat dissimpulkan bahwa gereja harus berani merangkul dan memanfaatkan teknologi dengan arif fan biajkasan, sehingga misi Kristen dapat tetap relevan dan efektif dalam menyebarkan ajaran Injil di era digital kepada generasi penerus. Dan tentunya membawa mereka dalam dunia pemuridan sehingga regenerasi tersu diupayakan dalam membangun misi Kristen, maka gereja mampu memberikan kontribusi yang aktif dan berkelanjutan bagi misi Kristen, khususnya bagi gereja dan kekristenan  untuk lebih memahami pentingnya teologi komunikasi dalam konteks misi Kristen. Selanjutnya kekristenan mampu memberikan strategi dalam mengaktualisasikan misi Kristen bagi generasi penerus dan  menjawab tantangan komunikasi bagi generasi era digital ini. Maka gereja dapat memanfaatkan  teknologi dan media sosial dalam melakukan strategi efektif untuk komunikasi misi kristen.
TRANSFORMASI HIDUP DALAM KEKUDUSAN: UPAYA PENINGKATAN MORALITAS KEPEMIMPINAN GEREJA
Authors: Sigarlaki Indra Richard
Published: May 2024

Kekudusan dan moralitas saat ini memang harus menjadi bagian penting dalam kepemimpinan Gereja dan di dalam komunitas gereja. Kajian transformasi hidup dalam kekudusan merupakan peran dan upaya yang dilakukan oleh kepemimpinan gereja dalam meningkatkan moralitas kepemimpinan gereja dan juga secara umum kepada umat Tuhan. Sehingga peran dari transformasi ini memperkuat komitmen pemimpin dan jemaat gereja terhadap kekudusan hidup. Menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi literature maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa adanya kekristenan harus memiliki pemahaman terkait kajian teoretik kekudusan dalam etis teologis, di mana hal itu sangat menekankan moralitas dan kepemimpinan Kristen dalam peran kepemimpinan gereja untuk membangun kekudusan hidup, maka diperlukan strategi peningkatan moralitas dalam kepemimpinan gereja. Strategi-strategi yang digunakan oleh pemimpin gereja, seperti pembinaan spiritual, menekankan ajaran moral, dan pembangunan komunitas yang jauh dari keduniawian, dan tentunya untuk menciptakan lingkungan yang mendukung pertumbuhan moralitas berdasarkan Alkitabaiah yang radikal dan berkelanjutan. Yang memberikan arah moral yang jelas, tetapi juga mempromosikan integrasi nilai-nilai kekudusan dalam tindakan sehari-hari para pemimpin gereja dan jemaat gereja, sehingga menciptakan dampak positif dalam pembentukan karakter dan kualitas kehidupan spiritual komunitas gereja.
Mobile Data Network Performance Review – A Perspective of Zambia
Authors: Malichi Muzala , Musonda Evaristo
Published: May 2024

High speed mobile internet results in better user experience and satisfied subscriber. However factors that affect the download speed include transfer technology, number of subscribers sharing the connection, device capability and radio conditions at the subscriber location. This research was conducted to review the mobile internet performance in Zambia and determine its conformity to the regulator, ZICTA, QoS regulation. Two sets of empirical data were collected in the capital city, first in 2021 during the covid pandemic period and second in 2024. The data was compared to check for network operator developments. The results reveal that two MNOs acquired new 2600MHz spectrum, however only one MNO drew maximum benefit resulting in improved 4G download speeds. This improvement was despite an increase in market share over the same period. The second operator that deployed the 2600MHz LTE TDD mode spectrum recorded a degradation in overall downloads speeds when compared to the initial data set in spite of a reduction in market share over the same period. Thus the steps to improve the LTE network are to add more spectrum to at least reach the 3GPP Rel 10 standard of 5 carrier configuration (5CC) to reach a total 100MHz and configure network features like Carrier Aggregation (CA) to provide for higher throughputs for capable devices. Other ways to expand LTE network include add more antennas to allow for higher spectral efficiency using 8 x 8 MIMO or more and thirdly deploy Small cells solution to enhance coverage and capacity in both indoor and outdoor environment.
Shared Governance Through Bylaws: Transformation Within a College of Nursing
Authors: Mollman Sarah , Plemmons Christina , Ireland Caitlyn , Heier Cori , Ray Annette , Mitchell Amanda
Published: May 2024

Background:

Enhancing faculty voice and promoting shared governance within academia has long been called for but has not been well-reported. A college of nursing in the midwestern United States identified shortcomings in its organizational structure including lack of faculty voice, communication barriers, lack of faculty participation in decision making, and academic programs operating independently.

Method:

A workgroup was formed to transform the bylaws to promote shared governance, including faculty voice, equality, and engagement.

Results:

The bylaws were revised and presented to faculty for discussion, further revisions, and vote. The revised bylaws were approved and implemented in August 2021.

Conclusion:

Through transformation of the bylaws, the college's 12-committee structure was reconceptualized to five standing committees and 13 subcommittees. Clear communication lines and cross-committee collaboration was established to break down the former academic program silos. Faculty with primary teaching assignments are equally represented throughout the structure with voice, vote, and responsibility.

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Design and Implementation of a Nursing Capstone Across a Multisite Health System
Authors: Bellot Jennifer , Fennessey Anita , Gerolamo Angela , Kerr Mariann , Wenner Teresa
Published: May 2024

Background:

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created profound effects in nursing education. Using a robust academic-practice partnership, a college of nursing and a health care organization collaborated to launch Jefferson Capstone Experience (JCE), an education delivery model that included a one-to-one, 108-hour clinical preceptorship between an experienced RN and an undergraduate nursing student.

Method:

The expedited design, implementation, and evaluation of JCE is described. The mixed-method program evaluation included surveys, interviews, and focus groups with students, faculty, and preceptors.

Results:

Students and preceptors reported high levels of satisfaction with JCE. All parties emphasized the importance of clear and timely communication, academic practice collaboration, and organization. A significant number of capstone graduates accepted a position with a capstone clinical partner.

Conclusion:

Although the logistics of planning and implementation were challenging, an immersive and largely positive experience was created for undergraduate students, which created a robust hiring pipeline of new-to-practice nurses.

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J Nurs Educ
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The Effect of Interprofessional Education on Student Readiness for Collaborative Practice
Authors: Watkins Susan , Joseph Antony R. , Wright Valerie , Goddard Stacy , Neubrander Judy
Published: May 2024

Background:

Health care reform promotes interprofessional patient-centric health care models associated with improved population health outcomes. Interprofessional education (IPE) programs are necessary to cultivate collaborative care, yet little evidence exists to support IPE pedagogy within nursing and other health science academia.

Method:

This quasiexperimental study examined differences in pre- and posttest Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) scores following an IPE intervention. The IPE intervention consisted of a video presentation and a debriefing session after a simulated interprofessional collaborative patient care conference that introduced baccalaureate nursing and health science students to the roles and responsibilities of clinicians in team-based primary care. Pre- and postintervention RIPLS scores were analyzed.

Results:

Pre- and postintervention RIPLS scores increased across all subscales, with distinct variation between nursing and health science student subscales.

Conclusion:

This IPE intervention had positive effects on students' readiness for interprofessional learning. Additional research is warranted to support health science pedagogy.

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J Nurs Educ
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Exploring the Effectiveness of Hatha Yoga as a Complementary Treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Clinical Effect and Future Research Directions
Authors: Si Weichen
Published: May 2024

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal deformity that primarily affects adolescents during the key period of growth and development. While traditional treatment methods often involve bracing or surgery, Hatha yoga, a millennia-old practice rooted in Indian tradition, has emerged as a complementary option for AIS cases. This paper explores the potential benefits of Hatha yoga for adolescents with AIS. It also discusses the limitations of existing research, such as the lack of large-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs), varying yoga protocols, and challenges in blinding participants and researchers. To address these limitations, I propose future research directions, including conducting large-scale RCTs, long-term follow-up studies, standardized yoga protocols, and assessing safety concerns. I also highlight the need for tailored interventions and comparative effectiveness studies to better understand the potential of Hatha yoga in the holistic treatment of AIS in adolescents.
Yoga and Lifestyle Changes: A Path to Improved Fertility – A Narrative Review
Authors: Yadav Anjali , Tiwari Prabhakar , Dada Rima
Published: May 2024

Infertility, a widespread medical condition affecting numerous couples globally, persists as a challenge despite advances in assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), often burdened by financial, physical, and emotional strains. Complementary and alternative approaches, notably yoga, have garnered attention for potentially enhancing fertility outcomes. Studies reveal yoga’s influence on factors contributing to infertility, including reduced oxidative stress (OS) and oxidative DNA damage (ODD). OS, linked to mutagenic base formation, higher malondialdehyde levels, abnormal methylation, and altered gene expression, can impair sperm genome integrity. Yoga’s efficacy is evident in lowering OS, positively affecting signal transmission, gene expression, and physiological systems. Furthermore, yoga has a positive impact on addressing the dysregulation of apoptosis, resulting in improved processes such as spermatogenesis, sperm maturation, and motility, while also reducing DNA fragmentation. OS correlates with genome-wide hypomethylation, telomere shortening, and mitochondrial dysfunction, contributing to genome instability. Yoga and meditation significantly reduce OS and ODD, ensuring proper reactive oxygen levels and preserving physiological systems. The review explores potential mechanisms underlying yoga’s positive impact on infertility, including enhanced blood flow, reduced inflammation, relaxation response, and modulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis. Furthermore, a comprehensive review of the literature reveals substantial evidence supporting the positive effects of yoga on infertility factors. These include oxidative stress (OS), oxidative DNA damage (ODD), epigenetic changes, hormonal balance, ovarian function, menstrual irregularities, and stress reduction. In summary, yoga emerges as a promising adjunctive therapy for infertility, demonstrating the potential to mitigate key factors influencing reproductive success. Although preliminary evidence indicates the positive effects of yoga on infertility, further clinical research is imperative to define specific benefits, molecular mechanisms associated, optimal protocols, and long-term effects in infertility treatment plans.
Traditional Nostril Yoga Breathing Practices and Oxygen Consumption: A Randomized, Cross-over Study
Authors: Singh Alok , Sharma Sachin Kumar , Telles Shirley , Balkrishna Acharya
Published: May 2024

Background:

Traditional yoga texts describe “cross nostril breathing,” with inhalation and exhalation through different nostrils. Previous research reported no clear differences in oxygen consumption during uninostril breathing (i.e., inhalation and exhalation through the same nostril), hence not supporting right and left uninostril breathing as activating or relaxing, respectively, with no research on oxygen consumed in “cross nostril breathing.”

Methods:

Oxygen consumed during “cross nostril breathing” was measured in healthy participants (n = 47, males, 26.3 ± 6.4 years). Five sessions (viz., right nostril inspiration yoga breathing [RNIYB], left nostril inspiration yoga breathing [LNIYB], alternate nostril yoga breathing [ANYB], breath awareness (BAW), and quiet rest (QR) were conducted on separate days in random order. Sessions were 33 min in duration with pre, during, and post states.

Results:

Volume of oxygen consumed (VO2) and carbon dioxide eliminated (VCO2) increased during RNIYB (9.60% in VO2 and 23.52% in VCO2), LNIYB (9.42% in VO2 and 21.20% in VCO2) and ANYB (10.25% in VO2 and 22.72% in VCO2) with no significant change in BAW and QR. Diastolic blood pressure decreased during BAW and QR and after all five sessions (P < 0.05; in all cases). All comparisons were with the respective preceding state.

Conclusion:

During the three yoga breathing practices, the volume of oxygen consumed increased irrespective of the nostril breathed through, possibly associated with (i) conscious regulation of the breath; (ii) attention directed to the breath, and (iii) “respiration-locked cortical activation.” Restriction of the study to males reduces the generalizability of the findings.
Dendrite Arm Spacing of Structural Aircraft Quality D357 Aluminum Alloy Castings, Determination and Acceptance of
Authors:   AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
Published: May 2024

This document covers the recommended practice for determining the acceptability of the dendrite arm spacing (DAS) of D357-T6 aluminum alloy castings required to have tensile strength not lower than 50 ksi (345 MPa).
Nuts, Self-Locking, Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant High Strength, All Metal 1200 °F Use, UN Thread Form
Authors:   E-25 General Standards for Aerospace and Propulsion Systems
Published: May 2024

This document covers all metal, self-locking wrenching nuts, plate nuts, shank nuts, and gang channel nuts made from a corrosion and heat resistant steel of the type identified under the Unified Numbering System as UNS S66286 and of 160 ksi tensile strength at room temperature, with maximum test temperature of parts at 1200 °F.
Combined Cornering and Braking Test for Truck and Bus Tires
Authors:   Truck and Bus Tire Committee
Published: May 2024

This SAE Recommended Practice describes a test method for determination of heavy truck (Class VI, VII, and VIII) tire force and moment properties under combined cornering and braking conditions. The properties are acquired as functions of slip angle, normal force, and slip ratio. Slip angle and normal force are changed incrementally using a sequence specified in this document. At each normal force and slip angle increment, the slip ratio is continually changed by application of a braking torque ramp. The data are suitable for use in vehicle dynamics modeling, comparative evaluations for research and development purposes, and manufacturing quality control.

This document is intended to be a general guideline for testing on an ideal machine. Users of this recommended practice may modify the recommended protocols to satisfy the needs of specific use-cases, e.g., reducing the recommended number of test loads and/or pressures for benchmarking purposes. However, due care is necessary when modifying the protocols to maintain data integrity.
A ética teológica e a questão da fundamentação
Authors: Da Silva Márcio Bolda
Published: May 2024

O autor trabalha a necessidade de repensar os fundamentos da éticateológica. No centro está a relação fé-razão, humanidade etranscendência. Para a filosofia ética, é um grande dilema fundamentara moral na religião, o que serviria apenas para o crente. Mas comoficaria o não crente, ou quem possui uma crença diferente? Esse dilemafaz com que não poucos compreendam que o discurso da moral religiosaé restritivo, e até mesmo autoritário. Em seguida, o autor afirma que éno horizonte da teologia que se compreende de modo adequado a relaçãoética-religião. Aqui, fé e razão, humanidade e transcendência não seexcluem. Mas é preciso fundamentar essa relação, o que é feito de doisprincipais modos: uma «ética exortativa», cuja visão é limitada ao campoda fé; uma «ética teológica interdisciplinar», que abre a reflexão para ohorizonte complexo da realidade humana, dialogando com a pluralidadedos saberes. Na América Latina, é neste contexto que se situa a «éticada libertação», em diálogo com o contexto social.
Bioética e Teologia em convergência de libertação
Authors: Dos Anjos Márcio Fabri
Published: May 2024

O artigo busca caminhos para desenvolver a bioética como «ética davida», condenando o contexto de desigualdade social, de poder e deinjustiça. Trata-se de compreender a bioética «em perspectiva delibertação», centrada em três principais elementos: em oposição àreprodução da desigualdade social; em oposição ao «poder religioso»que oprime a vida humana, buscando compreender o «poder de Deus»libertador; refazendo o discurso teológico em bioética, por uma«libertação da teologia» de todo empecilho que possa impossibilitar odiálogo interdisciplinar do saber.
A Igreja como espaço ético
Authors: Wolff Elias
Published: May 2024

Compreender a Igreja como o espaço da concretude do evangelhoimplica em elucidar as conseqüências que daí surgem para a orientaçãodo comportamento dos fiéis no cotidiano da existência. Aqui, verifica-seuma intrínseca relação entre fé e ética, na medida em que a fé cristãincide no comportamento social. A Igreja é chamada a ser um espaçoético, por um processo de conversão de suas estruturas e instituições,em busca de coerência e fidelidade às verdades que proclama.
Ética religiosa e idolatria: "Filhinhos, guardai-vos dos ídolos!" (1 Jo 5,21)
Authors: Puttkammer dos Santos Celso Carlos , Da Silva Valdemir Maia
Published: May 2024

Os autores abordam o tema do conflito na bíblia, mostrando a relaçãoentre ética religiosa e idolatria. Iahweh aparece como o Deus daliberdade, em oposição a toda forma de idolatria que gera escravidão.O conflito Iahweh-idolatria é chave de leitura para a compreensão dassituações de injustiça em que vivem as sociedades do nosso tempo.
O Instituto Teológico de Santa Catarina
Authors: Besen José Artulino
Published: May 2024

O Autor faz um retrospecto destes primeiros trinta anos de existênciado ITESC, não sem antes situar seus passos preparatórios desde 1892,isto é, desde a criação do bispado de Curitiba, que abrangia também onosso Estado. Em 1973, oito anos após a criação do “Paulinum” emCuritiba, é fundado o Instituto Teológico de Santa Catarina emFlorianópolis, dando início à formação teológica em nosso Estado. OAutor comenta o relacionamento entre o ITESC e o Regional Sul IV, falada fermentação teológica e eclesial que marcou sua primeira década,vê no ITESC “uma casa a serviço da Igreja”, comenta a titulaçãoacadêmica oferecida, a evolução da revista do Instituto, a autonomiaentre Seminário e Academia, e conclui com uma avaliação positiva.
Nossos anos no ITESC
Authors: Piendibene Daniel Ramada , Sarasola Piendibene Marta Raquel
Published: May 2024

Os autores, um casal de leigos uruguaios que se formaram naUniversidade de Friburgo, na Suíssa, e atuaram no ITESC entre 1987 e1991 – um deles inclusive como Diretor do Instituto – narram aqui aorigem e o desenrolar dessa experiência extraordinária, de que foramprotagonistas. Descrevem os fatos que marcaram suas opçõesprofissionais entre 1983 e 1991, isto é, entre a gestação do projetoITESC e seu cancelamento. Na primeira parte do depoimento, tentammanter o maior nível possível de objetividade, enquanto na segundaparte fazem uma reflexão teológica em sentido estrito, tentandoenquadrar os fatos, os obstáculos, as respostas dadas, e suasconseqüências, no contexto da vida e da evolução da Igreja entre finsdos anos oitenta e meados dos anos noventa.
Dá-me de beber (Jo 4,7): o tema da água nos escritos de São João
Authors: Pereira Ney Brasil
Published: May 2024

O Autor parte de fato de que João, o evangelista da encarnação, recorre,entre outros símbolos, ao da Água, para expressar o mistério de Jesus.Por isso, aproveitando o incentivo da CF-2004, o artigo mostra comoJoão desenvolve esse tema, como o explicita, sob que ângulos oapresenta, e isto não só no seu evangelho, mas também na primeiracarta e no próprio Apocalipse. Mediante uma análise seqüencial dostextos joaninos relacionados com o tema, o Autor espera ajudar o leitora perceber as conseqüências, para nós, do que significa crer em Jesus,Água verdadeira, que se torna, dentro de todo aquele que crê, em fonteque jorra para a Vida eterna.
Um novo Hino para o Estado
Authors: Pereira Ney Brasil
Published: May 2024

O tema que o Autor aborda – o Hino do Estado de Santa Catarina – nãoé um tema expressamente teológico. Mas é um tema catarinense. E,como tal, é apresentado nesta revista, que pretende realizar “Encontros”entre a Teologia e o contexto sócio-político-cultural do nosso Estado. Éesse o motivo de abordá-lo aqui, pela consciência que temos de que acidadania, o civismo, o amor à terra, expressos num hino cívico, sãovalores importantes na construção da fraternidade, a característica maiordo Reino do Deus entre nós. O título do artigo fala, porém, de um “novo”Hino. “Novo”, por quê? O artigo responde à pergunta expondo os passosda origem da questão, expõe motivos, e faz propostas.
A liturgia, mistério da Igreja
Authors: Besen José Artulino
Published: May 2024

Sem enfocar diretamente a Lúmen Gentium, nem a SacrossanctumConcilium, o Autor focaliza o “mistério da Igreja” tal como ele se nosrevela na Liturgia. Parte, naturalmente, do contexto do Vaticano II, eanalisa rapidamente o pontificado de João Paulo II, de cuja antropologia,esboçada na Redemptor Hominis, diz que é uma rica cristologia. Apropósito do “Ano Eucarístico”, no qual nos encontramos, vê na Eucaristiaa “fonte e o cume” do pontificado wojtyliano, como o é também para avida da Igreja. A seguir, aborda o “Mistério da Liturgia”, começando coma ação do Espírito Santo. Explica de que modo o Sacramento se alimentada Palavra, e apresenta a Cruz como “fonte da água viva”, que brota dolado aberto do Crucificado. Mostra como a liturgia eucarística antecipaa liturgia da Nova Jerusalém, e de que modo ela realiza a comunhãocom Deus e com a Criação.
A Igreja em Santa Catarina: Elementos para uma análise conjuntural
Authors: Brighenti Agenor
Published: May 2024

O Regional Sul IV da CNBB em Santa Catarina nasceu no contextoprimaveril de recepção do Concílio Vaticano II. É conhecido o dinamismode sua ação evangelizadora e a projeção de tantos agentes – bispos,padres, religiosos e leigos, dentro e fora do Estado. Com a crise damodernidade e os questionamentos em torno ao Concílio sobretudo emcertos setores importantes da Igreja universal, a Igreja, no geral, viveum momento de involução. Em Santa Catarina, se não há inverno, tudoindica que há outono, pois há a sensação de marcar passo, como aliás,se sente também em âmbito nacional. Há desafios muito concretos aenfrentar neste momento histórico como repensar a ação evangelizadorano Estado, ter maior clareza e determinação com relação ao modeloeclesiológico que acontece na prática, contribuir para uma mudança dementalidade dos agentes de pastoral em geral e refazer o tecido eclesialem sua articulação e organização.
"Felizes os que promovem a paz" (Mt 5,9): a contribuição do ecumenismo para uma cultura da paz
Authors: Von Sinner Rudolf
Published: May 2024

Depois de recordar a proposta de uma “coleta ecumênica” entrecatólicos e luteranos, formulada por Oscar Cullmann ainda antes do concílioVaticano II, o autor reconhece que é preciso, antes de tudo, “superar o climade desconfiança”, que ainda persiste. A seguir, relembra vários projetosecumênicos já desenvolvidos, entre os quais, recentemente, a “Década para asuperação da violência”, proclamada pelo Conselho Mundial das Igrejas. Falatambém dos valores cristãos para uma “cultura de paz”, entre os quais ressaltaa confiança/fé, a visão/esperança, e o serviço/amor. E conclui elencando umasérie de ações e pistas concretas, que poderiam suscitar ainda outras iniciativasnum ambiente verdadeiramente ecumênico, visando uma convivência assumidae uma prática efetiva na busca da paz.Abstract: The author acknowledges the need to overcome the atmosphere of distrustwhich still persists, although Oscar Cullmann had proposed an “oecumenicalcollectanea” by Catholics and Lutherans even before the Vatican Council II. Healso calls to mind various oecumenical projects already well developed amongthose is one recently launched by the World Council of Churches: “A decadededicated to overcome violence”. He also mentions the Christian values onbehalf of “A culture of peace” such as faith / trust, perspective / hope, andservice / love. He concludes with an elenchus of numerous actions and hints ofnew initiatives in a truly oecumenical environment with the aim of a life of peacefulcoexistence and effective quest of peace.