bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quem representa o Sertão brasileiro? A formação política e partidária das cidades de Juazeiro/BA e Petrolina/PE ao longo dos anos
Authors: Piletti Viscarra Simone Piletti Viscarra
Published: April 2024

Para o Democracy Index (The Economist, 2006-2016), o Brasil é uma democracia híbrida devido à relação estabelecida entre cidadãos e seu sistema político institucional. É via partidos que se executa a competição eleitoral, a articulação e a agregação de interesses dos cidadãos e a legitimação do poder junto à sociedade. Considerando isso, o objetivo é analisar como o voto dos eleitores das cidades de Petrolina/PE e Juazeiro/BA se configuram entre 1988 e 2016. Para isso se avaliam as seguintes variáveis por eleição: partidos com candidatos registrados para prefeito, resultados eleitorais partidários para prefeito, para governador e para presidente. Ademais, está prevista a agregação de dados econômicos e demográficos, como PIB, IDH, população e escolaridade. Assim, a partir desse somatório de elementos será possível avaliar como tais eleitores votaram para prefeito, para governador e para presidente, sendo que, na atual etapa da pesquisa, é possível adiantar algumas dessas avaliações.
MIGRAÇÃO PARTIDÁRIA NA 19ª LEGISLATURA NA ASSEMBLEIA LEGISLATIVA DE GOIÁS (2019-2023): influência de “vira-casacas” e “fiéis” na governabilidade
Authors: Bonifácio Robert , Santos Cezar
Published: April 2024

Trata-se de uma investigação sobre coalizão de governo, oposição e migrações partidárias no estado de Goiás, para identificar padrões de oposição e de apoio dos deputados estaduais ao governador e a influência no fator governabilidade. O período abarcado é de 2019 a 2023 (19ª legislatura), com leitura das três legislaturas anteriores para colher subsídios comparativos. Foram identificados os deputados de oposição que migraram para o governismo, utilizando-se de análise longitudinal e descritiva. No plano conceitual e teórico, são discutidas coalizões, governabilidade e relação executivo-legislativo. Identifica-se que os níveis de apoio parlamentar às proposições do Executivo são bem semelhantes entre oposicionistas e governistas. O estudo alarga conhecimentos sobre a dinâmica governismo-oposição em contexto subnacional e ajuda a compreender o processo político em Goiás nos últimos 20 anos.
Technologies of Jewelry at Ur: the Physics & Metaphysics of Skilled Crafting
Authors: Benzel Kim
Published: April 2024

In this brief examination of Pu-abi’s jewelry, several technical aspects must reiterated and stressed because they have as much conceptual as technological significance. The goldsmith must have been an expert at his or her craft. As one has seen, the amount of hammering required considerable knowledge of the mechanics of the metal and a feel for knowing where to begin and how to hammer the gold. The primary components of hammering are thus feel and time – technical elements that are not evident in the final result but requiring as much, if not more, expertise as fanciful decorative techniques. In other words, the expertise involved in hammering is largely hidden but far from insignificant. Of particular interest is the design decision to favor flat sheet over ornamental details, which produced surfaces that actively enhanced the sheen of the gold being used. On a more theoretical level, this approach created in technique the semantic equivalent to the sumerian word for “shine” that formed part of the Sumerian term for “gold”. Furthermore, the Sumerian sign indicating “shine” could also signify “holy” or “sacred,” so the two concepts were often equated.
Ur, Mesopotamia: The Lead Metal from Pit X
Authors: Klein Sabine , Hauptmann Andreas
Published: April 2024

Three complete bottle-wrapped seal combinations were found in the various Ur collections: Two in the Penn Museum’s collection, and a third one in the Birmingham Museum’s collection from Ur. The two museums permitted the sampling of lead metal sheets in order to perform geochemical analysis. So far, the lead isotope signatures indicate that Turkey, more precisely Anatolia and the Taurus ore deposits, is the most likely mineral supplier for the lead metal from Ur.
Golden Artifacts from the Royal Tombs of Ur, Mesopotamia
Authors: Hauptmann Andreas , Klein Sabine
Published: April 2024

Visual inspection of the gold artifacts from Ur shows that there are variations of color and this should be to be expected with gold alloys: The gold objects of Ur appear yellowish, whitish and reddish with changing tints. Details of color variations must have been certainly well known already in early gold smithing, so that it is reasonable to assume that the different colors could have been produced deliberately. In order to find out the causes of this differences in coloration a first stage of the larger joint venture between the Penn Museum, the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum, the Goethe-Universität Frankfurt and the British Museum was initiated. As a result a series of non-destructive elemental analyses on selected gold and silver objects was performed in 2009 at the Penn Museum. The results are divided into four parts exploring different aspects of the analysis of the gold objects: tarnish and corrosion, chemical composition, depletion gilding and inclusions of PGE's.
Capítulo IV. Voluntariado en Andalucía: el régimen de la persona voluntaria
Authors: Pérez-Monguió Jose María
Published: April 2024

SUMARIO: 1. INTRODUCCIÓN Y SISTEMÁTICA 2. CONCEPTO DE VOLUNTARIADO 2.1. Delimitación negativa 2.2. Requisitos 3. ÁMBITO DEL VOLUNTARIADO 4. LOS PROGRAMAS DE VOLUNTARIADO 4.1. Naturaleza jurídica y caracteres 4.2. Contenido 5. LAS PERSONAS VOLUNTARIAS 5.1. El caso de los menores de edad voluntarios 5.2. Límites para el desarrollo de la acción voluntaria 5.3. Compatibilidad de la acción voluntaria 6. ACUERDO DE INCORPORACIÓN COMO INSTRUMENTO PARA LA RELACIÓN ENTRE EL VOLUNTARIO Y LA ENTIDAD 6.1. Contenido 6.2. Formalización y modificación 7. LA ACTIVIDAD DEL VOLUNTARIADO: EL ESTATUTO DEL VOLUNTARIO 7.1. Información 7.2. Formación 7.3. Cobertura por los riesgos que se puedan derivar del desarrollo de la acción voluntaria 7.4. Acreditación identificativa 7.5. Recursos materiales 7.6. Reembolso de los gastos 7.7. Acreditación y reconocimiento de la actividad desarrollada
Analysis of Certificate Checking Activities in the Context of Registration of Transfer of Rights Due to Legal Events at the South Tangerang City Land Office
Authors: Sulaiman Maharani Cantika , Gunadi Ariawan
Published: April 2024

This article aims to find out how land registration activities are carried out by the Government for the benefit of the people in order to guarantee legal certainty in the land sector. The problem focuses on the land rights registration system, the recording of which describes a detailed summary regarding the occurrence of property ownership and changes thereto, or other transactions that affect a property right. In order to approach this problem, theoretical references from several sources are used, including (1) legal protection theory; (2) theory of legal certainty. Data is collected through several sources such as interviews, observation results, events or test results of objects or documents in the form of books, journals, notes or other archives that are related and analyzed qualitatively. This study concludes that based on the urgency of the problem, the system for checking and registering land title certificates is carried out using an electronic system. The certificate check is carried out by the PPAT before the deed is made which is the basis for the legal act of transferring/assigning land rights. PPAT has the authority to check, copy, validate and register land title certificates as regulated in UUPA PP No. 24 of 1997 and PP no. 37 of 1998. The output of this system is in the form of printed documents in electronic form. In this case, the electronic document referred to is an electronic certificate or e-certificate.
Influence Compensation, Motivation and Work Ethics to Performance Employee Directorate General Right Asasi Man Jakarta South
Authors: Dariati Nurlaily , Krisnandi Herry , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: April 2024

Analyzing study following aim To use analyze about influence compensation, motivation And ethics Work to performance employee Directorate General Right Asasi Man. Type study use technique quantitative, method descriptive And method analysis data with use inferential analysis of multiple linear regression and using primary data in the form of a closed questionnaire to 100 respondents assisted by using application SPSS program version 23.0. As there is influence positive as well as from analysis prove that three variable free own influence on variable defenden. From results study This expect company For notice And evaluate Good from performance employee so Can increase more become Good And effective related Which can influence it.
Evaluation of In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant Potential of the Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Cyperus Pangorei Rhizome
Authors: Biswajit Samanta  , S. K. Gupta  , Amal K. Maji
Published: April 2024

Background and Aim: Antioxidants derived from natural sources, particularly those rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds, have attracted considerable interest for their potential health benefits in combating oxidative stress-related diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant potential of the ethyl acetate (EtAc) fraction obtained from Cyperus pangorei rhizome, focusing on both in vitro and in vivo assessments. Methods: The EtAc fraction was subjected to RP-HPLC analysis to identify and quantify phenolic compounds and flavonoids. Acute toxicity testing was performed to assess the safety profile of the EtAc fraction. In vitro antioxidant activity was determined using DPPH and ABTS+ radical scavenging assays. In vivo evaluation of antioxidant activity was conducted in Triton X-100-induced oxidative stress model in mice, measuring malondialdehyde (MDA) content, glutathione (GSH) levels, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in liver tissues. Results: RP-HPLC analysis confirmed the presence of quercetin, luteolin, and apigenin in the EtAc fraction. The fraction exhibited significant dose-dependent antioxidant activity in both DPPH and ABTS+ assays, with IC50 values indicating potent scavenging effects. In the Triton X-100-induced stress model, administration of the EtAc fraction led to a reduction in MDA levels, restoration of GSH levels, and enhancement of SOD activity in mouse liver tissues. Conclusion: The findings suggest that the EtAc fraction from C. pangorei possesses promising antioxidant properties, as evidenced by its ability to mitigate oxidative stress-related damage both in vitro and in vivo.
Exploring the Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Cyperus pangorei Rhizome Extracts An In Vitro and In Vivo Study
Authors: Biswajit Samanta  , S. K. Gupta  , Amal K. Maji
Published: April 2024

Background and aim: Inflammation is a pivotal process implicated in various physiological and pathological conditions, necessitating the exploration of alternative anti-inflammatory agents with minimal side effects. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory potential of the standardized ethyl acetate (EtAc) fraction derived from Cyperus pangorei rhizomes. Methods: The rhizomes of C. pangorei were collected, processed, and subjected to extraction and fractionation to obtain the EtAc fraction. RP-HPLC analysis was employed to standardized the EtAc fraction against standard quercetin, luteolin, and apigenin. In vitro studies utilized peritoneal macrophages isolated from male Swiss albino rats to assess NO production and cytokine levels (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α) upon treatment with the EtAc fraction. In vivo evaluation was conducted using a carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model. Results: RP-HPLC analysis revealed the presence of quercetin, luteolin, and apigenin in the EtAc fraction. In vitro studies demonstrated dose-dependent inhibition of LPS-induced NO production and suppression of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α) by the EtAc fraction. Furthermore, in the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model, the EtAc fraction exhibited dose-dependent inhibition of paw edema. Conclusion: The findings of this study highlight the significant anti-inflammatory potential of C. pangorei rhizome extracts, particularly the EtAc fraction. The identified compounds, quercetin, luteolin, and apigenin, contribute to its anti-inflammatory activity by modulating key inflammatory mediators. These results support the potential therapeutic use of C. pangorei in managing inflammation-related disorders. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of C. pangorei extracts as anti-inflammatory agents.
An Ayurvedic Perspective About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Authors: Ashwini A. Patil  , Rutuja Rahul Kate
Published: April 2024

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disease. This is an X-linked recessive disease caused by mutations in the dystrophin protein gene located on the short arm of the X chromosome, in the Xp21 region. It causes progressive muscle weakness due to wasting of muscle fibers. It causes loss of ability to stand, walk, and move before age 10; most patients die in their 20s. Since there is no specific treatment in any medical system and the prognosis of the disease is uncertain, if we start treatment at an early stage, children with DMD can walk, it can slow or stop progressive muscle degeneration. DMD cannot be directly related to a single disease in Ayurveda. Most major neuromuscular disorders are determined by Vata dosha. In Ayurveda, this pathogenesis can be clearly understood by the concept of Adibala Pravrutta Vyadhi (genetic disease). Here the pathogenesis is due to Beeja Bhagavayava Dusti (partial chromosomal defect) leading to Mamsa Vata Dushti.
Extraction and Analytical Study of Semecarpus Anacardium L. Seed Oil
Authors: Parinita Kaundal  , Sanjeev kumar Ranote
Published: April 2024

Bhallataka, also known as the marking nut or dhobi nut, is a potent ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine. Despite its irritant nature, it's been used for centuries to treat a myriad of diseases. Its oil, extracted using the Patala Yantra, is a key formulation in Ayurvedic pharmaceutics. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, is gaining global recognition for its holistic and natural approach to health. A significant part of Ayurvedic treatments are plant-based, ranging from raw plant materials to refined extracts. One such plant is Semecarpus anacardium Linn, the botanical source of Bhallataka. The plant is being traditionally used by the ancient healers in clinical practice. Apart from the clinical uses the plant was also used for marking clothes, as hair dyes and in many non-therapeutic uses as well. Bhallataka is a plant which holds much significance in Siddha and Unani system of medicine. Various studies have been conducted to understand its physical and chemical nature of the plant, in order to understand its use in therapeutic purposes. Chemical and phytochemical analysis of Bhallataka nut reveals a treasure trove of bioactive compounds- biflavonoids, phenolic compounds, bhilawanols, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. These compounds make Bhallataka effective against various diseases like arthritis, tumors, and infections. The oil of Bhallataka, extracted using the Patala Yantra method, is particularly noteworthy. This oil is an integral part of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, and its application is referenced in various ancient texts.
Pemphigus Foliaceous with special reference to Visphota Kushta
Authors: K Ambika  , Aswathy Dev S  , Vishnu P
Published: April 2024

Pemphigus is an autoimmune blistering disease which can be fatal if left untreated. In case of secondarily infected skin lesions, life threatening sepsis may develop. There is no specific treatment protocol for the management of pemphigus. The present study is aimed to treat a 57-year-old male patient clinically diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceus admitted in Kayachikitsa department in Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram. Treatment was aimed at controlling the progression of disease, preventing infection and inducing healing of the affected area. In Ayurveda symptoms are more similar to Kaphapitha kushta especially Visphota kushta. Langhana, Snehapana and repeated Sodhana were the treatment protocols adopted. Ayurvedic approach in this single case of pemphigus is beneficial in correcting the inherent Agnimandya at Koshta and Dhatu level and thus provides significant result. PDAI score was used for assessment. Before treatment PDAI was 96, reduced to 24 after Sodhana and after treatment it was 6. There was no recurrence of symptoms after 2 weeks.
Perancangan Aplikasi Similarity Deteksi Kemiripan Judul Disertasi Berbasis Web
Authors: Mayola Liga , Hafizh Muhammad , Putra Deri Marse
Published: April 2024

Pendidikan memiliki tujuan dan sistem yang baik yaitu menciptakan generasi yang terpercaya secara tindakan dan tulisan ilmiah. seorang terdidik harus mempunyai etika dalam menulis karya, salah satunya dalah menghindari plagiarism.  Menentukan judul disertasi yang akan di ajukan harus memperhatikan beberapa aspek agar terhindar dari kemiripan bahkan kesamaan judul karena mengambil tulisan atau gagasan seseorang tampa mencantumkan sumber adalah sebuah tindakan yang di larang di dalam etika karya ilmiah. untuk mencegah hal tersebut bisa dengan melakukan   cek kemiripan judul yang bisa di lakukan dengan beberapa metode, salah satunya adalah algoritma jaccard similarity yaitu  sebuah algoritma  yang  berfungsi  untuk  mencari  kesamaan  atau  kemiripan  suatu  permasalahan, dengan  perhitungan  yang  didalamnya  memiliki  rumus  untuk  pemecahan  permasalahan.  Sederhananya  perhitungan  algoritma  ini  akan  ditambah dengan  pembobotan  nilai  tertentu  untuk  menambah  nilai persamaan  kasus  sebelumnya  dengan  kasus  baru.[1]membandingkan judul per judul itu sangat memakan waktu jika di lakukan secara manual, oleh karena itu perancangan aplikasi perlu di lakukan agar nantinya dapat membantu pihak terkait dalam menentukan kemiripan judul disertasi. perancangan ini nantinya akan menjadi arahan dalam membangun aplikasi deteksi kemiripan judul desertasi dengan  hasil persentasi kemiripan judul  dengan tingkat minimum kemiripan yang dapat di terima adalah 10%, dan yang jadi pertimbangan 11% s/d 15%.
Sistem Prediksi Penjualan Produk APD Terlaris di PT A3 Karunia Sidoarjo menggunakan Metode Naive Bayes
Authors: Husaini Arinda Putri , Lisdiyanto Angga
Published: April 2024

PT. A3 Karunia selama ini, menghasilkan data penjualan setiap hari dan belum memaksimalkan data tersebut sehingga menjadi penumpukan data. Oleh karena itu, pemanfaaatan data mining dapat digunakan untuk menyelesaikan masalah ini. Salah satu aplikasi data mining menggunakan metode Naïve Bayes. Penelitian ini membuat sistem prediksi berbasis website menggunakan PHP dan MySQL. Sistem ini menggunakan data penjualan 2 tahun yang direkap menjadi triwulan. Sehingga didapatkan total data penjualan 8 triwulan yang akan dijadikan atribut dalam algoritma Naive bayes. Data yang digunakan berjumlah 110 data, dimana 30% (32 data) dijadikan data uji klasifikasi. Dengan menggunakan algoritma Naive Bayes maka didapatkan hasil klasifikasi. Hasil klasifikasi data uji coba menghasilkan akurasi sebesar 90,62% dengan rincian total klasifikasi salah sebanyak 3, dan sisanya 29 data benar.
THE ROLE OF DIFFUSION-WEIGHTED IMAGING IN THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF LIVER LESIONS
Authors: Konukoglu O. , Tahtabasi M. , Boyaci F. N. , Karakas E.
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Diffusion-weighted imaging [DWI] plays a significant role in distinguishing liver lesions. This study focuses on the significance of apparent diffusion coefficient [ADC] values in distinguishing between benign and malignant liver lesions.

Methods: A retrospective evaluation was conducted on patients who underwent liver MRI examinations at our clinic, and 378 liver lesions were found. The study comprised 141 women, 80 men, and 221 patients with liver lesions. The measured ADC values between benign and malignant lesions were compared. In addition, the lesion ADC value/CSF ADC value ratio was measured, and the relative ADC value was named.

Results: 118 hemangiomas, 59 simple cysts, 67 hydatid cysts, 3 focal nodular hyperplasias, 9 abscesses, 28 hepatocellular carcinomas, 88 metastases, and 6 lymphomas were evaluated. Simple cysts and hemangiomas had the most elevated ADC values compared to all other liver lesions. The ADC values for liver lesions classified as benign had a mean of 2.10 x 10-3 mm2/s, while malignant ones had a lower mean of 0.75 x 10-3 mm2/s. The ADC values of malignant liver lesions were lower compared to the benign lesions.

Conclusion: Using DWI combined with ADC values could be valuable in discerning between benign and malignant liver lesions. Besides, relative ADC values may also contribute to more objective results.
TREATMENT, DISEASE CONTROL, QUALITY OF LIFE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STATUS IN PATIENTS WITH ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Tombak Y. , Sen A. E. , Sezer M. K. , Bal A. , Eksioglu E. , Dulgeroglu D. , Ercan Bati B. , Karaahmet O. Z.
Published: April 2024

Introduction. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has the potential to impact disease activity and psychological well-being in people with rheumatic diseases. This study aimed to compare ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients with and without COVID-19 history in terms of treatment, disease control, quality of life and psychological status by providing a cross-sectional look at treatment, disease control, quality of life and psychological status in patients with AS during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods. The study included 74 AS patients, in two groups based on COVID-19 history. Demographic data and clinical characteristics were recorded. Treatment, disease control, functional status, and quality of life were evaluated using Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), and impact of COVID-19 on quality-of-life scales. Psychological status was assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Hopelessness Scale, and COVID-19 anxiety scale.

Results. Of the 74 patients diagnosed with AS, 44 were female and 34 were male. The mean age was 47.3 years. In total, 35 patients (47.3%) had COVID-19. We found that the group without COVID-19 had significantly higher levels of hypothyroidism than the other group (p = 0.008). The BASFI value was significantly higher in the COVID-19 group (p = 0.031). The group with COVID-19 had a substantially higher rate of continuing non-anti-rheumatic drug use than the other group (p = 0.02).

Conclusion. During COVID-19 pandemic period, the majority of patients continued their medication, so treatment and disease control were not negatively affected. Having COVID-19 did not cause a significant difference psychologically.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENCE OF DISEASES OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM IN DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN IN THE PERIOD FROM 2011 TO 2020
Authors: Bekaryssova D.
Published: April 2024

This study explores the epidemiological landscape of musculoskeletal diseases in Kazakhstan over the past decade, emphasizing the impact on public health and the need for individualized medical approaches. Analyzing a 10-year dataset from 2011 to 2020, sourced from the Ministry of Health, the study reveals a significant increase in overall morbidity, with the highest incidence shifting from the East Kazakhstan region a decade ago to Astana city in 2020. Despite a temporary decline during the initial COVID-19 pandemic, morbidity rose consistently across all southern regions. Detailed regional analyses highlight the Zhambyl region as having the highest incidence in 2020, with distinct patterns observed among different age groups and genders. The findings underscore the importance of targeted strategies to mitigate morbidity and enhance musculoskeletal health, providing a valuable foundation for future public health initiatives.
The Influence of Macroeconomic Variables on Manufacturing Sectors: A Case of Nigeria
Authors: Akinuli Bankole O. , A. Akintan Akinyemi , C. Adedayo Olawale , K. Adedotun Adewale
Published: April 2024

This study has examined the influence of macroeconomic variables on manufacturing sectors with a particular reference to Nigerian economy. The objective of the study is to investigate the effects of macroeconomic variables on manufacturing sectors (proxy businesses, productivity sectors and industries) in Nigeria. Econometrics tools were employed to analyse the variables sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical bulletin within the period of 1985 up to 2022. Among the pre-test conducted on the variables are unit root test, descriptive statistics and co-integration bound test. Meanwhile, post-diagnosis test conducted include: stability test, heteroskedacity test, and serial correlation test. The findings show that macroeconomic variables have mixed influences on the manufacturing sector in Nigeria. It is, therefore, recommended that the government should effectively stabilise and manage interest rate, exchange rate and inflation rate with a view of creating enabling environment for manufacturing firms and potential investors in Nigeria. The government should intensify the efforts of garnering more foreign earnings by harnessing international trades.
Elucidating the Lived Experiences of College Physical Education Students in the New Normal Setting: A Phenomenology
Authors: Lanticse Rhea l.
Published: April 2024

This qualitative study explicitly employed a phenomenological design to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of college Physical Education students in the new standard setting in Davao City. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the college students enrolled in the subject of physical education from different schools to be the participants. The participants’ experiences regarding the new standard setting of Physical Education were drawn out from the in-depth interview and focus group discussion. Thematic analysis was used to extract the themes from the participants’ responses. From the collected data, significant themes emerged from the lived experiences of college students, specifically, the acknowledgment of the advantages and disadvantages of the new normal, the benefit of the positive effects of the new normal, and the experience of the adverse effects of the new normal. For the coping mechanisms of the participants, the themes that emerged were acquiring dispositions, abilities, and support systems. In contrast to the insights they shared, the themes were expressed as involving improving teaching and students’ attitude in Physical Education for the new normal and reinforcing adaptive traits of students and teachers in the new normal.
Understanding the Influence of Traditional Beliefs on Mental Well-being: A Qualitative Inquiry
Authors: Esmeria Selwyn Kenneth , Lumbera Fritz Gerald B. , Magat Wilking D.P. , Reyes Ma. Cristel Angela S. , Roque Ghicky Rhey B. , Guballa Michael Jo S.
Published: April 2024

This study explores the influence of traditional beliefs on mental well-being within the cultural context of one of the provinces in the Philippines. Using Phenomenological Analysis and guided by Constructivist and Transformative Philosophical Worldviews, the study involves 10 participants selected purposefully. The results show that each person’s beliefs are sometimes invalidated by societal norms, impacting how they approach life experiences and even their thought processes. The discussion highlights the study’s importance in cultural anthropology, psychology, and mental health. Ethical considerations, theoretical triangulation, and a meticulous data analysis process enhance research credibility. Aligned with World Health Organization guidelines, this research not only promises valuable insights into the interplay between traditional beliefs and mental well-being but also contributes to academic disciplines and informs culturally sensitive mental health approaches. The findings have the potential to empower the community, inform practitioners, and deepen our understanding of cultural nuances in mental health within diverse contexts. This study reveals that the majority of participants significantly influence how people generally perceive stressors within the context of their traditional beliefs.
Employee Attitude and Job Motivation as Influencers of Employee Commitment Among Selected Multi-Purpose Cooperatives in Davao City
Authors: Hernandez Arah Me P. , Acosta Dr. Presentacion C.
Published: April 2024

Employee commitment is crucial for the prosperity of the organization. The study aimed to determine the influence of employee attitude and job motivation on employees’ commitment among Multi-Purpose Cooperatives in Davao City. A descriptive-correlational design was utilized in the study with a purposive quota of 200 respondents from among the 10 selected multi-purpose cooperatives in Davao City. Mean, Standard Deviation, Pearson R, and Multiple Regression Analysis were used to analyze the gathered data. Research findings unveiled that the level of employee attitude toward multi-purpose cooperatives in Davao City is often manifested. The cooperative may instigate and cultivate activities and practices to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction. In addition, the level of job motivation is often manifested. The company cooperative may sustain and improve the procedures concerning employee motivation. Moreover, the level of employee commitment of cooperative personnel is often evident. The study suggests implementing flexible working arrangements and utilizing task management tools to improve and elevate the working conditions among employees. Further, employee attitude and job motivation significantly correlate with employee commitment. Also, the combined influence of employee attitude and job motivation can explain 71.6% of the variation in employee commitment.
PERCEPÇÕES DE PROFESSORES DE MATEMÁTICA SOBRE O ENSINO REMOTO NO ENSINO MÉDIO PÚBLICO DE JARÚ-RO
Authors: Dos Santos Neris Jocassia , Tudeia dos Santos Reginaldo , Rosa Uliana Marcia , Da Silva Reis Enoque
Published: April 2024

A presente pesquisa teve por objetivo conhecer a percepção de professores de matemática, da cidade de Jarú-RO, sobre os desafios enfrentados na modalidade de Ensino Remoto (ERE), bem como as metodologias utilizadas e uma avaliação sobre sua prática docente em ambientes virtuais e atividades assíncronas. A pesquisa foi realizada com seis professores da rede estadual de ensino que ministraram aula de matemática nas turmas de ensino médio durante a pandemia. Eles responderam um questionário sobre os desafios e as práticas utilizadas no ERE, que foi analisado para entender como se comportaram quanto às ferramentas e aos procedimentos utilizados nas aulas remotas. Os resultados mostraram que os professores tiveram que adaptar as metodologias do ensino presencial para o ERE. Dentre as mudanças, está o uso das plataformas digitais para ministrar as aulas nas redes sociais, além de ser uma forma de comunicação do aluno com o professor em momentos distintos dos horários das aulas. Os recursos das plataformas digitais e a utilização das redes sociais no processo de ensino, tiveram papel fundamental no trabalho docente durante a pandemia e, apesar das diferenças metodológicas para o ensino presencial, algumas delas foram incorporadas e adaptadas para o ensino presencial, a fim de beneficiar no aprendizado dos alunos.
Global Versus Regional Carbon Taxation: Exploring a Natural Experiment
Authors: Herzog Bodo
Published: April 2024

The reduction of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a priority due to climate change. Scientists across disciplines promote carbon taxation or carbon pricing as an instrument to mitigate the negative externality of fossil energies. We exhibit two insufficiencies of today’s regulatory policy by utilizing a novel natural experiment. First, carbon taxation is only effective if it is implemented on a global scale because fossil energy markets and emissions are cross-border and global. Second, carbon taxation is based on an extrinsic mechanism and does not alter intrinsic behavior sustainably. Our applied theory and modeling approach are corroborating these findings. The present regulatory approach is doomed to fail due to overambitious European countries and unambitious (partly realistic) rest of the world. Our interdisciplinary analysis unravels a new agenda to achieve the essential aim. What is needed is a global climate club, as proposed by Nobel Laureate William Nordhaus, with a least but global GHG reduction.
 
Received: 9 November 2023 | Revised: 16 January 2024 | Accepted: 3 April 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are openly available. WTI oil price data are from FRED.org at https://fred.stlouisfed.org/. Data about global oil supply/demand are available by bp Statistical Review of World Energy June 2022 at https://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp/business-sites/en/global/corporate/pdfs/energy-economics/statistical-review/bp-stats-review-2022-full-report.pdf. Global CO2 emissions are from World in Data at https://ourworldindata.org/co2-emissions.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Bodo Herzog: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Project administration.
Emoções, ambivalência e trabalho
Authors: Fernandes Camilla , Lemos Lourenço Mariane , Lopes da Silva Marcos Antônio , Arcaro Saulo
Published: April 2024

A crise proporcionada pela pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil atingiu organizações privadas e estatais, gerando impactos relevantes na empregabilidade e sustentabilidade econômica e social. Mesmo em situação de pandemia, organizações prestadoras de serviços considerados essenciais permaneceram abertas e muitas delas não dispunham de alternativas viáveis que substituíssem o trabalho presencial. O estudo aqui apresentado investigou os impactos que a crise do coronavírus gerou nas dimensões humanas dentro destas organizações, especificamente em relação às emoções e a ambivalência emocional. Através de um estudo qualitativo básico e com o auxílio do método de análise de conteúdo, foi evidenciado que mesmo que a ambivalência exista no contexto diário de trabalhadores de serviços essenciais durante a pandemia, existiram momentos em que os sentimentos negativos foram mais preponderantes que os positivos. Contudo, as emoções negativas eram balanceadas pela existência de percepções positivas quanto ao gerenciamento da organização, ressaltando a importância da empatia entre líderes e liderados e a adoção efetiva das medidas de segurança recomendadas pelos órgãos competentes. O estudo revela um recorte deste contexto de pandemia, seu efeito emocional na população e os consequentes reflexos nas organizações, uma pequena amostra do potencial revelador que pesquisas futuras podem oferecer aos acadêmicos e administradores neste campo.
O processo de gestão a partir do hibridismo organizacional entre HU-UFSC e Ebserh
Authors: Feitosa de Carvalho Pedrozo Gonçalves Monica , De Souza Stefani , Barreto Moraes Mário César
Published: April 2024

Este estudo propõe analisar de forma crítica e reflexiva a adesão do Hospital Universitário (HU) da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) à Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), a partir da teoria do Hibridismo Organizacional como lente de análise. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva, bibliográfica e documental. Argumentamos pelo potencial da adoção do Hibridismo Organizacional como teoria para análise de fenômenos relacionados à gestão de hospitais universitários geridos por empresas públicas de direito privado. O HU-UFSC/EBSERH é uma organização híbrida que, dada a sua especificidade e complexidade organizacional, bem como as múltiplas lógicas institucionais que a compõem, encontra-se ainda em processo de construção de sua identidade organizacional. Em 2016, o HU-UFSC firma contrato de adesão com a EBSERH, a fim de que a empresa possa auxiliar, especialmente, na recomposição do quadro de pessoal, infraestrutura física e tecnológica do hospital. O processo de hibridização do HU-UFSC com a EBSERH foi marcado por fortes resistências da comunidade universitária, conduzindo ao entendimento de que o trabalho dos gestores se torna mais complexo no que se refere a devolutiva à sociedade acerca da função social que o hospital universitário exerce. As diferentes formas de vinculação contratual e formativa dos trabalhadores do HU-UFSC/EBSERH configuram um desafio para os gestores, uma vez que lidam com múltiplas lógicas dentro do mesmo ambiente, exigindo destes, competências específicas para gerir conflitos e, ao mesmo tempo, fomentar a capacidade integrativa dos trabalhadores.
Exploring dendritic cell subtypes in cancer immunotherapy: unraveling the role of mature regulatory dendritic cells
Authors: Badillo Oscar , Helfridsson Liam , Niemi Jenni , Hellström Mats
Published: April 2024

Dendritic cells (DCs) possess a specialized function in presenting antigens and play pivotal roles in both innate and adaptive immune responses. Their ability to cross-present antigens from tumor cells to naïve T cells is instrumental in generating specific T-cell-mediated antitumor responses, crucial for controlling tumor growth and preventing tumor cell dissemination. However, within a tumor immune microenvironment (TIME), the functions of DCs can be significantly compromised. This review focuses on the profile, function, and activation of DCs, leveraging recent studies that reveal insights into their phenotype acquisition, transcriptional state, and functional programs through single-cell RNA sequence (scRNA-seq) analysis. Additionally, the therapeutic potential of DC-mediated tumor antigen sensing in priming antitumor immunity is discussed.
Unmasking International Relations in the Times of War in Africa: Beyond Rhetoric, Reality and Trust
Authors: Phiri Chidongo , Mwale Masauso , Ogah Adenike , Kalimaposo Kalisto , Daka Harrison , Mwanza Jason
Published: April 2024

This paper unmasks the concept of international relations using the lenses of realist school of thought. Relations of nation states towards each other, and with international organisations, including sub national entities is what international relations (IR) is all about (Antunes and Camisao, 2018; Adams, 2003; Wendt, 1992; Axelrod and Keohane 1993). The significance of IR in the contemporary world, as it were in the past cannot be overemphasized. It seeks to comprehend the roots of war and the preservation of peace both stemming from the nature and exercise of power within the global system. To this effect, the discipline of international relations comprises of numerous theories, each attempting to explain the power relations and the resultant behaviour of nation states on the international scene. Of particular interest to this article is how the realism theory of IR enhances the prospects of cooperation within the international environment and the realists’ main obstacles to achieving cooperation in international development. As one of the many theories in the IR discourse, Realism claims to explain the reality of international politics. Realists believe that sovereign states are the principal actors on the international political system, having at their disposal justifiable actions or tools for the protection of their interests. Proponents of realism argue that states are unitary and rational actors of importance seeking to secure their survival through reliance on their own means even if it meant war (Glaser, 1994; Brown, 2007; Milner, 1992).Drawing from secondary sources of data and using a desk top review approach, this study found that realists come close to explaining the actual happenings on the IR scene i.e. the survival of the state at all costs, also called the ethics of responsibility rather than by moral principles as other theorists argue. Realism as a school of thought in the IR discourse has generated a significant volume of debate and criticisms igniting valuable insights and remains an important analytical tool for stakeholders in IR.
Source-to-Sink Pathways of Dissolved Organic Carbon in the River-Estuary-Ocean Continuum: A Modeling Investigation
Authors: Yao Jialing , Chen Zhi , Ge Jianzhong , Zhang Wenyan
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Transport and cycling of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) are most active in estuaries. However, a comprehensive understanding of the sources, sinks, and transformation processes of DOC throughout the river-estuary-ocean continuum is yet to be derived. Taking the Changjiang Estuary and adjacent shelf sea as a case study area, this study applies a physics-biogeochemistry coupled model to investigate DOC cycling the river-estuary-ocean continuum. DOC is classified into two types depending on the origin, namely terrigenous DOC (tDOC) and marine DOC (mDOC). Simulation results were compared with observation and showed a satisfactory model performance. Our study indicates that in summer, the distribution of DOC in the Changjiang Estuary is driven by both hydrodynamics and biogeochemical processes, while in winter, it is primarily driven by hydrodynamics. The spatial transition from terrigenous-dominated DOC to marine-dominated DOC occurs mainly across the contour line of a salinity of 20 PSU. Additionally, the source-sink patterns in summer and winter are significantly different, and the gradient changes in chlorophyll-a indicate the transition between sources and sinks of DOC. A five-year averaged budget analysis of the model results indicates that the Changjiang Estuary has the capability to export DOC, with tDOC contributing 31 % and mDOC accounting for 69 %. The larger proportion of mDOC is primarily attributed to local biogeochemical processes. The model offers a novel perspective on the distribution of DOC in the Changjiang Estuary and holds potential for its application in future organic carbon cycling of other estuaries.
Characterization of Non-Gaussianity in the Snow Distributions of Various Landscapes
Authors: Ohara Noriaki , Parsekian Andrew D. , Jones Benjamin M. , Rangel Rodrigo C. , Hinkel Kenneth M. , Perdigão Rui A. P.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Seasonal snowpack is an important predictor of available water resources in the following spring and early summer melt season. Total basin snow water equivalent (SWE) estimation usually requires a form of statistical analysis that is implicitly built upon the Gaussian framework. However, it is important to characterize the non-Gaussian properties of snow distribution for accurate large-scale SWE estimation based on remotely sensed or sparse ground-based observations. This study quantified non-Gaussianity using sample negentropy, the Kullback–Leibler divergence from Gaussian distribution, for field-observed snow depth data on the North Slope, Alaska, and three representative SWE distributions in the western US from the Airborne Snow Observatory (ASO). Snowdrifts around lakeshore cliffs and deep gullies can bring moderate non-Gaussianity in the open, lowland tundra of North Slope, Alaska, while the ASO dataset suggests that subalpine forests may effectively suppress the non-Gaussianity of snow distribution. Thus, non-Gaussianity is found in areas with partial snow cover and wind-induced snowdrifts around topographic breaks in slope and other steep terrain features. The snowpacks may be considered weakly Gaussian in coastal regions with open tundra in Alaska and alpine and subalpine terrains in the western US if the land is completely covered by snow. The wind-induced snowdrift effect can be potentially partitioned from the observed snow spatial distribution guided by its Gaussianity.
Droughts of the Early 19th Century (1790–1830) in Northeast Iberian Peninsula: Integration of historical and instrumental data for high-resolution reconstructions of extreme events
Authors: Barriendos Josep , Hernández María , Gil-Guirado Salvador , Olcina Cantos Jorge , Barriendos Mariano
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Drought represents a prevalent climate risk in the Mediterranean region. In the context of climate change, an increase in both frequency and intensity is anticipated over the next century. In order to effectively manage future scenarios where global warming overlays natural climate variability, a thorough analysis of the nature of droughts prior to the industrial age is imperative. This approach incorporates an extended temporal scale into the study of severe droughts, enabling the identification of low-frequency drought events that occurred before the instrumental period. The objective of this study is to examine the occurrence and magnitude of extreme droughts lasting over a year in the Spanish Mediterranean Basin during the Early 19th Century (1790–1830). To achieve this objective, the research integrates the use of instrumental observations and information derived from historical documentary sources with daily to monthly resolutions (e.g. rogation ceremonies). The findings reveal that drought episodes were more frequent and severe during the Early 19th Century than in the second half of this century. Moreover, drought episodes of similar severity were rare throughout the 20th Century. Only in the current context of climate change, over the last two decades, has a pattern of high drought severity been identified that resembles the severity found during the Early 19th Century (especially between 1812 and 1825). This study underscores the presence of high variability in drought patterns over the last centuries, justifying the need for intensified research on drought episodes with high temporal resolution for extended periods.
Physically-based modelling of glacier evolution under climate change in the tropical Andes
Authors: Mackay Jonathan D. , Barrand Nicholas E. , Hannah David M. , Potter Emily , Montoya Nilton , Buytaert Wouter
Published: April 2024

Abstract. In recent years, opportunities have opened up to develop and validate glacier models in regions that have previously been infeasible due to observation and/or computational constraints, due to the availability of globally-capable glacier evolution modelling codes and spatially-extensive geodetic validation data. The glaciers in the tropical Andes represent some of the least observed and modelled glaciers in the world, making their trajectories under climate change uncertain. Studies to date, have typically adopted empirical models of the surface energy balance and ice flow to simulate glacier evolution under climate change, but these may miss important non-linearities in future glacier mass changes. We combine two globally-capable modelling codes that provide a more physical representation of these processes: i) JULES which solves the full energy balance of snow and ice; and ii) OGGM which solves a flowline representation of the shallow ice equation to simulate ice flow. JULES-OGGM is applied to over 500 tropical glaciers in the Vilcanota-Urubamba basin in Peru and is evaluated against available glaciological and geodetic mass balance observations to assess the potential for using the modelling workflow to simulate tropical glacier evolution over decadal timescales. We show that the JULES-OGGM model can be parameterised to capture decadal (2000–2018) mass changes of individual glaciers, but that limitations of the JULES prognostic snow model prevent accurate replication of observed surface albedo fluctuations. We conclude that this inhibits the robustness of extrapolating the JULES parameters across multiple glaciers. When driven with statistically-downscaled climate change projections, the JULES-OGGM simulations indicate that, contrary to point-scale energy balance studies, sublimation plays a very minor role in glacier evolution at the basin scale and does not bring about significant non-linearities in the glacier response to climate warming. The ensemble mean simulation estimates that total glacier mass will decrease to 17 % and 6 % of that in 2000 by 2100 for RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 respectively which is more conservative than estimates from some other global glacier models.