bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efectos positivos de la migración para países emisores y receptores a través del método de revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Armijos Orellana Ana Carolina , González Calle María José , Maldonado Matute Juan Manuel , Arteaga Ortíz María Isabel
Published: June 2024

La migración es un fenómeno que ha marcado a la historia de la humanidad y, cuya evolución, ha desatado debates que se han centrado en sus causas y consecuencias. Con respecto a estas últimas, discursos tanto positivos como negativos han incidido sobre las ideas de desarrollo y transformación social que se derivan de la movilidad humana. Por ello, el presente estudio, examina los efectos positivos de la migración sobre países emisores y receptores, a partir de una revisión bibliográfica profunda ejecutada mediante cuatro etapas que fueron la definición del problema, búsqueda, organización y análisis de la información. El período de estudio comprendió los años 1995-2022. Los resultados demostraron que existen efectos bilaterales positivos del tipo ganar-ganar entre países emisores y receptores derivados de los procesos de migración. No obstante, sus beneficios, dependen de las políticas que regulen este fenómeno. Se concluye que la migración constituye un reto y una oportunidad, en tanto en cuanto se ejecuten actividades dedicadas a promover una conciencia individual y colectiva abiertas a la integración social, así como medidas de protección para inmigrantes y nativos.
URL: https://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/2390
Pattern of plant biomass and carbon stock along different elevational forests in eastern Nepal
Authors: Gachhadar Pramila Kumari , Baniya Chitra Bahadur , Mandal Tej Narayan
Published: June 2024

The primary aim of this investigation was to determine the biomass and carbon stock distribution pattern among different forest stands of diverse elevations in the Morang district of East Nepal. It is noteworthy to estimate carbon stock and biomass of relatively least underexplored forests in east Nepal. The data for estimating the biomass and carbon stocks of the five different forest sites, viz. Bhaunne, Raja-Rani, Murchungi, Adheri, and Sagma located between 100-1300m above the mean sea level, were acquired through the measurement of inventory plots selected randomly. Altogether, 50 sample plots were established within five forest stands located on different elevational zone; within each forest site, 10 sample plots of 20m × 20m size, were laid out for the measurement of trees. In the case of shrubs and herbs, nested plots of 5m × 5m and 1m ×1m, respectively were established. Calculation of the biomass of trees and shrubs was facilitated through the application of an allometric equation, while the biomass of herbs was determined by the harvest method. The carbon concentration in the plant materials was estimated using ash content method. The comprehensive analysis of the stand biomass in the Bhaunne, Raja-Rani, Murchungi, Adheri, and Sagma forest sites were: 815.86 Mg ha-1, 414.19 Mg ha-1, 606.81 Mg ha-1, 519.20 Mg ha-1, and 299.96 Mg ha-1, respectively, with minimum at the Sagma site (high-altitude forest) and maximum at the Bhaunne site (low-altitude forest). As per the variation in stand biomass, the carbon stocks in the forest sites also showed the same trend, but the values ranged from 140.19 Mg C ha-1 to 333.63 Mg C ha-1, with the minimum in the Sagma site and the maximum in the Bhaunne site.  The application of the Friedman Test revealed statistically significant variation in the tree biomass between the Murchungi and Sagma sites and also in the shrub biomass between the Adheri and Sagma sites. Similarly, noteworthy variations were observed in the herb biomass of the Bhaunne, Raja-Rani, Murchungi, and Adheri sites as compared to that of the Sagma site. The present study contributes to the understanding of forest ecosystems in context to carbon management.
Diversity and Distribution of 100 Plant Species of a Community Managed Forest from the Mid-Hills of Nepal: A Phytosociological Approach
Authors: Pokhrel Sushank
Published: June 2024

Phytosociology is the study of interrelationship among plant species which classifies the vegetation in a meaningful manner. The aim of this study was to study diversity and distribution of plant species in Gobankholi Community Forest in the Mid-Hills of Nepal which is dominated by Pinus roxburghii. Trees were enumerated in a 400 sq. m. plot, shrubs and climber in  a 100 sq. m plot and herbs in a 4 sq. m. plot. Density, frequency, abundance, and important value index of individual species were calculated. Similarly, Simpson's diversity index, Shannon’s diversity index, and Pielou's evenness index were also calculated, based on life form viz. herbs, shrubs and trees.  66 herbs, 8 Pteridophytes, 8 shrubs, 3 climbers and 15 trees were found, among a total of 100 species. The rare orchid, Satyrium nepalense, was found at an altitude of 1275 m a.s.l. Herbs were more diverse and even than trees, shrubs and climbers. Aleuritopteris bicolor, Colebrookea oppositifolia and Pinus roxburghii were the most dominant herb, shrub and tree respectively.
An evaluation of inter-relationship between cervical posture and skeletal malocclusions
Authors: Singh Tanvika , Prasad P. Narayana , Kumar Tarun , Sharma Tarun , Grover Anu , Srivastava Neelesh Kumar
Published: June 2024

Introduction: The growth pattern of the cervical spine and the craniocervical structure are interconnected, inflencing one another both morphologically and functionally. As a result, stretching the head in relation to the cervical spine leads to notable changes, including greater anterior facial height, a shorter sagittal dimension, and a posterior rotation of the jaw. This study was conducted to determine the correlation between cervical curvature in different sagittal skeletal malocclusions and association between cervical lordosis and maxillary and mandibular base.
Materials and Method: One hundred fity adults presenting with skeletal Class I, II, and III malocclusion were investigated, irrespective of growth pattern. Three groups were delineated based on the lateral cephalograms of the selected participants: Group 1 (50 skeletal Class I), Group 2 (50 skeletal Class II), and Group 3 (50 skeletal Class III). A comprehensive assessment of cervical posture was conducted through the measurement of manually traced 15 specifi angles, which were carefully chosen to provide a detailed characterization of cervical variations across all three groups. Validity was assessed using Wilk and Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests, and analysis was done using One way Analysis of variance and Post hoc Turkey’s test.
Result: Statistically signifiant correlations (P<.05) were found between angles OPT/HOR and CVT/HOR (representing cervical inclination with reference to the true horizontal plane),NSL/CVT, and FH/CVT (indicating middle craniocervical posture), NSL/RL, FH/RL, and NL/RL(reflcting rotation of mandibular ramus).
Conclusion: It was proven that changes in head posture and craniofacial development are strongly correlated. The rotation of the mandibular ramus in relation to the cranium was compared between groups, and was found that skeletal Class II malocclusion subjects had more posterior rotation of the ramus in relation to the cranium and extended head compared to those with skeletal Class III and skeletal Class I malocclusion subjects.
Comparison of various nasal parameters in different anteroposterior jaw relationships and growth patterns
Authors: Shrivastava Rockey , Shrestha Basanta Kumar , Sah Madhurendra Prasad , Chhetri Ajay , Gahatraj Smita , Shrestha Sapna
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Evaluation of the patient soft tissue is one of the most important considerations in the diagnosis and customized treatment plan to enhance the facial esthetics of the patient. Hence, the present study was conducted to evaluate the nasal parameters in different anteroposterior jaw dysplasia and its association with different growth patterns and any gender dimorphism.
Materials and Method: This study was conducted at the Chitwan Medical College in the Department of Orthodontics. Lateral Cephalogram of 100 patients with age ranging from 18-27 years were collected and traced manually. Various nasal parameters were then measured and descriptive statistics were performed followed by ANOVA tests to find out any statistical differences.
Result: Among 100 subjects, 48 had average growth pattern, 26 had horizontal pattern, and 26 had vertical pattern. Likewise, 41 samples had skeletal class I, 39 had skeletal class II, and 20 had skeletal class III relationship. Nose length was greater in vertical growth pattern and skeletal class I. Nasolabial angle was greater in vertical growth pattern and skeletal class II. Nasal depth was greater in horizontal growth pattern and skeletal class II. Lower nose to Frankfurt horizontal angle was greater in average growth pattern and skeletal class III. All the parameters showed greater value in males with no statistically significant difference between gender.
Conclusion: The present study showed that although different parameters showed variation among different malocclusions and growth pattern but it was not statistically significant.
Historia, narrativa y crisis nacionales en Perú. Crisis de sentido y sociedad peruana
Authors: Castillo Ochoa Manuel
Published: June 2024

El presente corto ensayo busca indagar sobre las crisis discursivas y de sentido -narrativas- que dan consistencia de sentido simbólico a la sociedad nacional. Indagando sobre lo que se conoce como “mundo interior” de la sociedad, afianza sus observaciones sobre las narrativas que logran “hegemonía” formando ciclos de estabilidad sociopolítica y las crisis adyacentes cuando pierden eficacia. Presenta, asimismo, varios casos históricos de quiebra de “narrativas discursivas”, los efectos sociales conducentes, y como logran reconstruirse alternancias narrativas en la sociedad peruana.
Application dispersed particle gels as in-situ fluid diversion agent
Authors: Naghiyeva N. V.
Published: June 2024

From year to year, the number of fields in late stages of development is increasing, which is inevitably accompanied by a decrease in oil production rates and an increase in the volume of produced water. One of the most effective technologies for dealing with this problem is the application of flow diverting technologies. The paper presents the synthesis of the dispersed-gel particles (DPG) for modifying the injectivity profile of the well, the displacement front and diverting the filtration flows in the reservoir. A series of experiments were carried out to determine the particle size distribution, resistance factor of the proposed composition, both on sandpack models and on core samples was studied. The use of the DPG composition allows the injection of the solution into the formation without a significant increase in the injection pressure, which was confirmed by the low values of the resistance factor. The composition possesses selectivity of isolation effect, which is proved by more significant decrease of relative water permeability than relative oil permeability. The selectivity of the action provides a significant reduction in the water cut of the production well. Thus, DPG can serve as an effective tool to divert the filtration flows in the reservoir, blocking the highly permeable areas and channels in heterogeneous reservoirs.
Something to Chew on; Plate-Waste at an Ontario Veteran’s Centre
Authors: Miller Colleen , Taylor Julia , Tong Ruby , Thompson Samantha , Thomson Emily , Robertson Ann , Bishara Rosine
Published: June 2024

There is paucity of data assessing levels of food/beverage waste in long-term care (LTC) facilities, especially in Ontario. Observations in the Veteran’s Centre (VC) at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Sunnybrook) indicated food/beverage waste may be high, potentially impacting sustainability efforts within our institution. Before proceeding with waste reduction efforts, we conducted a comprehensive 3-day waste-audit of food/beverage items provided to VC residents with the goal of understanding the extent of food/beverage waste at VC, items wasted, and any other factors that may inform future changes. Our results indicate that 28% of items served to residents were wasted. Lunch was the meal with greatest waste at 31% and waste of solid items was 12% higher than that of liquids. We observed a large variability in waste between residents and within each resident, with 15% of residents wasting >50% of items provided. This study provides a deeper insight into the magnitude of food/beverage waste in a LTC population and highlights the importance of considering individualized strategies to address waste to avoid negative impact on residents.
الفراغ الوجودي وعلاقته بالتشوهات المعرفية لدى النساء غير المنجبات
Authors: الخشان إسلام حمدان , المومني فواز أيوب
Published: June 2024

الأهداف: هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى الكشف عن مستوى الفراغ الوجودي وعلاقته بالتشوهات المعرفية لدى النساء غير المنجبات، وفقًا لمتغيرات الدراسة (العمر، عدد سنوات الزواج، محاولات الزراعة، الوظيفة). المنهجية: لتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم استخدام مقياس الفراغ الوجودي(عبيد)، وتم استخدام مقياس التشوهات المعرفية الذي قام ببنائه مشيل روبرت (Roberts) المستخدم بدراسة (الجراح والمومني). وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (265) امرأة غير منجبة من مختلف المستشفيات والمراكز المتخصصة في مدينة إربد، الأردن. النتائج: أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن مستوى الفراغ الوجودي ومستوى التشوهات المعرفية جاء متوسطًا، وبينت نتائج الدراسة عدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائيًا في مستوى الفراغ الوجودي تعزى لمتغيرات الدراسة (الوظيفة، وعدد سنوات الزواج، والعمر). كما أظهرت النتائج وجود فروق دالة إحصائيًا على بعد الملل تعزى لمتغير عدد محاولات الزراعة. وأظهرت النتائج وجود فروق دالة إحصائيًا عند مستوى التشوهات المعرفية للأبعاد (قراءة المستقبل، التفكير الثنائي، التقليل) تعزى لمتغير عدد محاولات الزراعة، وعدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائيًا على بقية الأبعاد. وبينت نتائج وجود علاقة ارتباطية موجبة دالة إحصائيًا بين مستوى الفراغ الوجودي بمستوى التشوهات المعرفية لدى النساء غير المنجبات. الخلاصة: أوضحت نتائج الدراسة أن التفكير الكارثي والتعميم الزائد والتركيز على الجوانب السلبية هي من أبرز التشوهات المعرفية المرتبطة بالفراغ الوجودي. هذه التشوهات تؤثر سلبًا على رفاهية المرأة وتقدير الذات لديها، مما يزيد من معاناتها النفسية. كما أكدت الدراسة على دور العوامل الاجتماعية والثقافية في تعزيز هذا الفراغ الوجودي، خاصةً الضغوط المجتمعية على المرأة للإنجاب وما يصاحبها من وصمة اجتماعية. هذه العوامل تؤدي إلى تفاقم التشوهات المعرفية لدى النساء غير المنجبات.
Dynamics of Ageing in Akoko Area of Ondo State Nigeria: Challenges of Public Welfare for the Aged
Authors: Oluwafemi Imisioluwa OLATUNDE,
Published: June 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigates the dynamics of ageing in Akoko Land of Ondo State Nigeria and challenges of public welfare for the aged. The Study was anchored on disengagement theory to explain the inevitable process of disengagement as a rewarding and universal that must be mutually agreed upon. Methods: Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from randomly selected respondents and key informant participants numbering one hundred and forty (140). The quantitative data collected from 120 respondents were analyzed with statistical package for the social sciences, while the qualitative data collected from 20 participants were analyzed using content analysis. Results: Findings revealed that the aged were relatively neglected in term of care and social security. Majority of the respondents 94.2% agreed that extended family system alone cannot stand as a social insurance for the aged. 90% agreed that improvement in the social care and security policies across public and private organization would help to alleviate most aged poverty level. Conclusions: This study recommends, among others, that every family should extend mutual love and care gesture towards their ageing cohort, the aged should themselves engage in proper future savings and investments, while the society, through the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the Government should intensify their efforts to provide social security, public infrastructure, medical facility, prompt pension and retirement benefit payment in order to assure graceful ageing for every aged cohort in the society.
Terrorism, Insecurity and Youth Criminality in Nigeria: A Critical View from A Criminological Lens
Authors: Ken Amaechi Egbo, , Kevin Akpanke Akan,
Published: June 2024

Objectives: Terrorism is a global social problem that is presently receiving overwhelming attention and concern from all corners. The government, researchers, policymakers, Non-Governmental affected by the effect of this cankerworm. If left to thrive, it might drag the world into oblivion. This study examines terrorism, insecurity, and youth criminality in Nigeria: a critical view from a criminological lens Organizations, and law enforcement are all striving daily to figure a way out of this malady. This is because the impact of terrorism is devastating and destructive. Everyone is in one way or another. Methods: The study made use of Leonard Berkowitz Frustration Aggression Theory (1989) and Robert Agnew General Strain Theory (GST, 1991) to explain terrorism, insecurity, and criminality in Nigeria. The study employed qualitative study using Key Informant Interview (KII) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) using the youths as the population or universe. Results: The study concluded that terrorism is universally abhorred and generally seen as an unlawful, barbaric, and inhuman crime. It is a crime against man and society that must not be allowed to strive because it erodes peace, destroys properties, leads to loss of lives, and stampede growth and development. Conclusions: It was recommended in this study that the fight against terrorism should be an all-embracing one. Thus, the Government, parents, citizens, and youth must all be proactive in the fight against terrorism via effective strategize.
Mechanical Characteristics Of Composite Materials Made From Polyester Resin Mixed With Cocopeat On Static Loads
Authors: Balkhaya Balkhaya , Sufyanto  , Fitriadi Nuzuli
Published: June 2024

Cocopeat is a binder between coconut fibers in coconut fiber. Cocopeat has high lignin and cellulose content and is resistant to bacteria and fungi. The aim of the research was to determine the mechanical characteristics of cocopeat mixtures with various dosage ratios of 20%, 40%, 60% to 80%. Mechanical characteristic testing is carried out by applying a load to specimens that have been made in accordance with ASTM D 638-03 standards. The maximum load given is 980N. The test results show that the highest stress value is found in the 40% cocopeat mixture composition, which is 8.1902 Mpa and the highest elastic modulus is found in the 20% cocopeat mixture composition, which is 13.8x10-3 Gpa, while the lowest tensile stress value is found in the 60% cocopeat mixture. and the lowest modulus of elasticity was found in a composition of 80% cocopeat mixture, namely 5.12 x 10-4 Gpa. Thus, more and more cocopeat powder is added to composite materials made from polyester resin. This causes a decrease in the value of stress and modulus of elasticity.
FROM FIDELITY TO HISTORY
Authors: Scholz Anne-Marie
Published: June 2024

Scholarly approaches to the relationship between literature and film, ranging from the traditional focus upon fidelity to more recent issues of intertextuality, all contain a significant blind spot: a lack of theoretical and methodological attention to adaptation as an historical and transnational phenomenon. This book argues for a historically informed approach to American popular culture that reconfigures the classically defined adaptation phenomenon as a form of transnational reception. Focusing on several case studies— including the films Sense and Sensibility (1995) and The Portrait of a Lady (1997), and the classics The Third Man (1949) and The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)—the author demonstrates the ways adapted literary works function as social and cultural events in history and how these become important sites of cultural negotiation and struggle.
THE COLOURS OF THE EMPIRE
Authors: Ferraz de Matos Patrícia
Published: June 2024

The Portuguese Colonial Empire established its base in Africa in the fifteenth century and would not be dissolved until 1975. This book investigates how the different populations under Portuguese rule were represented within the context of the Colonial Empire by examining the relationship between these representations and the meanings attached to the notion of ‘race’. Colour, for example, an apparently objective criterion of classification, became a synonym or near-synonym for ‘race’, a more abstract notion for which attempts were made to establish scientific credibility. Through her analysis of government documents, colonial propaganda materials and interviews, the author employs an anthropological perspective to examine how the existence of racist theories, originating in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, went on to inform the policy of the Estado Novo (Second Republic, 1933–1974) and the production of academic literature on ‘race’ in Portugal. This study provides insight into the relationship between the racist formulations disseminated in Portugal and the racist theories produced from the eighteenth century onward in Europe and beyond.
DIASPORA ONLINE
Authors: Trandafoiu Ruxandra
Published: June 2024

After the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989, millions of Romanians emigrated in search of work and new experiences; they became engaged in an interrogation of what it meant to be Romanian in a united Europe and the globalized world. Their thoughts, feelings and hopes soon began to populate the virtual world of digital and mobile technologies. This book chronicles the online cultural and political expressions of the Romanian diaspora using websites based in Europe and North America. Through online exchanges, Romanians perform new types of citizenship, articulated from the margins of the political field. The politicization of their diasporic condition is manifested through written and public protests against discriminatory work legislation, mobilization, lobbying, cultural promotion and setting up associations and political parties that are proof of the gradual institutionalization of informal communications. Online discourse analysis, supplemented by interviews with migrants, poets and politicians involved in the process of defining new diasporic identities, provide the basis of this book, which defines the new cultural and political practices of the Romanian diaspora.
Fennel: More Than Herb, Unveiling its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Medicinal Properties
Authors: Naaz Afifa , Begum Wajeeha
Published: June 2024

Fennel is considered as one of the oldest medicinal plants and culinary herbs. It’s in use since 4000 years. It is a biennial plant with a thick rootstock, erect, much-branched, and smooth, often 1 meter or more in height. It probably occurs in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. It is grown as a spice, medicine or essential oil plant or vegetable in many parts of the world and has been naturalized in many places. This review aims to give an outline of medicinal aspect of Foeniculumvulgare Mill focusing more on its traditional function and uses. The literature search encircled scientific databases, publications and ancient Unani literature books for traditional usage, chemical profiling, and pharmacological activities and so on. Foeniculumvulgare Mill displays various pharmacological activities like estrogenic activity, gastro protective activity, hepato-protective activity, antidiabetic activity, cardiovascular and lipid activity, antithrombotic activity, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti-bacterial activity, anti-anxiety potential, memory protective potential. The plant contains Essential oil / Volatile oil, Coumarin, Fixed oil, Cinnamic acid derivatives, Sterols, Saponin, Flavonoids glycosides, Quercetin and Vitamin. In traditional system of medicine it is used in flatulence, kidney stones, bronchitis, diabetes, and persistent cough. It is also used as diuretic, emmenogogue, improving eye sight, in wound healing, increases breast milk and semen production. It has properties of Mudirboul-o-hayz, Muqawwi-e-basar, Muqawwi-e- meda, Muwallidmani, Muwallid sheer etc. Foeniculumvulgare has emerged as a good source of traditional medicine and has been used in different ways due to its phytochemical constituents and easy availability. Further research is needed to validate its potential, mechanism of action for the development of new drugs and future clinical uses.
Emotional intelligence and specificity of brain cortical activity in coronary heart disease
Authors: Razumnikova О. М. , Tarasova I. V. , Trubnikova О. A.
Published: June 2024

Testing the components of emotional intelligence (EI) in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) showed that they are more likely to react to emotionally significant situations than to express their emotions. The most pronounced influence on the frequency-spatial organization of brain activity, mainly in the θ1-, α2- and β1-ranges, is induced by such EI components as the expression of positive emotions, the use of emotions in decision-making and empathy. An increase in self-assessment of positive expression is associated with an increase in the power of the β1-rhythm in the parieto-occipital cortex with the dominance of the left hemisphere and an increase in the θ1 not only in these areas, but also in the posterofrontal cortical sites. The increase in empathy is accompanied by a decrease in the power of the β1-rhythm, mainly in the temporal cortex of the left hemisphere. Gender differences were found in the association of self-assessment of negative expression and the power of θ- and β-oscillations with greater involvement of the left frontal areas in women. The identified features of the relationship between EI and EEG parameters may be a consequence of the reorganization of cortical activity in patients with coronary heart disease, which develops as a result of chronic cerebral ischemia.
Celebrando la muerte.
Authors: Mendaro Larramendi Pia
Published: June 2024

While not as poetic as the cemetery, and bathed in a grimmer light, the present research addresses the subject of funerary architecture involved in the farewell; the funeral parlour-crematorium. Around 60% of these buildings in Spain are located in industrial parks. Since these are the architectural representatives of the celebration of death, responsible for hosting the funeral rite, we ask ourselves, are they doing their job well?
We set out to understand the reasons behind the formalisation of this architecture in this location, and to analyse the recurrent features of its design affecting our relationship with the funerary rite. By relating funerary practices to our attitude towards death, we get a glimpse of the complexity of the issue. The reader is urged to reflect on these buildings, constructed with apparent inertia, on which little or no thought has been invested by architects.
Does California High-Speed Rail Promote Accessibility for Station Cities?: Case Study of Fresno and Merced
Authors: Wang Chih-Hao , Chen Na
Published: June 2024

California High-Speed Rail (CHSR) will largely change transportation cost across the state after it starts operating. Past studies show that only Fresno and Merced among station cities in the Central Valley would attract more future activities with the CHSR. The establishment of active CHSR also implies a new daily living sphere for all the station cities, and, therefore, accessibility to work and residential amenities should be reviewed to inform planners of future land-use and transportation developments. A research framework has been developed better to understand the impact of CHSR on job and amenity accessibility by driving, transit, and walking in Fresno and Merced. The results show the opportunity cost of accessibility for using CHSR for a 25-minute ride from Fresno to Merced and vice versa. The study then compares the original accessibility reached in the home city within 45 minutes and the accessibility reached from the station in the other city within the remaining time after arriving at the station from home. A t-test was also used to examine whether the newly accessible jobs and amenities are significantly better with the CHSR. Finally, these results were mapped in contours showing equal accessibility before and after the start of CHSR operation for all blog groups in the two cities. This study not only adds to the literature on the impact of high-speed-rails on accessibility to jobs and amenities, but also contributes to the practice of public transit and car-sharing for better accessibility by providing planning information through the mapping of the results.
PENGARUH PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL ENGKLEK TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN SISWA KELAS IV SDN BLULUK I LAMONGAN
Authors: Putri Adinda Amelia Anugerah , Bakhtiar Afakhrul Masub
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh permainan tradisional  engklek terhadap peningkatan pembelajaran siswa kelas IV SDN Bluluk I Lamongan. Salah satu permasalah pendidikan adalah minimnya media sarana dan prasarana, sehingga guru dituntut kreatif dalam meningkatkan kulalitas pembelajaran dikelas, seperti mengembangkan media pembelajaran dikelas. Salah satu media pembelajaran yang menarik dan dapat mengatasi kebosanan siswa dalam kegiatan pembelajaran yaitu kegiatan pembelajaran berbasis permainan, seperti penerapan media permainan tradisional engklek dapat disimpulkan bahwa media media tersebut dapat meningkatkan proses pembelajaran siswa serta meningkatkan semangat siswa sesudah menggunakan media permainan tradisional engklek dan penggunaan media pembelajaran dalam kegiatan pembelajaran lebih memudahkan siswa dalam memperoleh pemahaman dan memotivasi siswa untuk belajar sehingga mendapatkan hasil belajar yang baik dan hasil pembelajaran meningkat.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA ULAR TANGGA PADA MATERI PENJUMLAHAN DAN PENGURANGAN KELAS I SDN 13 GRESIK
Authors: Permatasari Mega Putri , Marzuki Ismail
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan media permainan ular tangga untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa sekolah dasar dalam kemampuan konsep penjumlahan dan pengurangan. Salah satu permasalah pendidikan adalah minimnya media sarana dan prasarana, sehingga guru dituntut kreatif dalam meningkatkan kulalitas pembelajaran dikelas, seperti mengembangkan media pembelajaran dikelas. Salah satu media pembelajaran yang menarik dan dapat mengatasi kebosanan siswa dalam kegiatan pembelajaran yaitu kegiatan pembelajaran berbasis permainan, seperti penerapan media permainan ular tangga. Pada hasil belajar siswa menunjukan 10% siswa memiliki nilai diatas KKM sebelum menerapkan media pembelajaran ular tangga, sedangkan setelah diterapkan media pembelajaran permainan ular tangga 100% siswa memiliki nilai diatas KKM (Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimum), hal tersebut menunjukkan hasil belajar siswa terjadi peningkatan 90%. Penggunaan media pembelajaran dalam kegaiatan pembelajaran lebih memudahkan siswa dalam memperoleh pemahaman dan memotivasi siswa untuk belajar.
IMPLEMENTASI GERAKAN LITERASI SEKOLAH TERHADAP MINAT BACA PESERTA DIDIK DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Febrianti Fitri Ayu , Febrianti Resti , Tetep  , Hermanto Odang
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi Gerakan Literasi Sekolah, mengetahui minat baca peserta didik pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia dan mengetahui implementasi Gerakan Literasi Sekolah terhadap minat baca peserta didik pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan datanya menggunakan observasi, wawancara, angket, dan dokumentasi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas IV di SDN 2 Kota Kulon, Kepala Sekolah, dan Gurukelas IV. Proses analisis data terdiri dari mengumpulkan data, mereduksi data, menyajikan data, dan menyimpulkan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa implementasi Gerakan Literasi Sekolah dilakukan dengan cara membaca terpadu atau membaca yang dilakukan sebelum memulai pembelajaran dan membaca bersama atau membaca yang dilakukan diluar kelas (Hari literasi bersama). Minat baca baca peserta didik kelas IV di SDN 2 Kota Kulon ini tergolong dalam kategori sangat baik. Implementasi Gerakan Literasi Sekolah dalam meningkatkan minat bacapeserta didik pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia kelas IV di SDN 2 Kota Kulon sudah diterapkan atau sudah terlaksana dengan baik.
Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa dengan Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Group Investigation dan Team Quiz Ditinjau dari Kemandirian Belajar
Authors: Anggraeni Nenden Saniyyah , Sundayana Rostina
Published: June 2024

Pentingnya kemampuan komunikasi matematis menjadi latar belakang penelitian ini. Diperlukan model pembelajaran yang tepat untuk meningkatkan kemampuan komunikasi matematis misalnya model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Group Investigation dan Team Quiz. Tujuan penelitian mengkaji perbedaan kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa dengan kedua model pembelajaran tersebut. Penelitian berbentuk kuasi eksperimen dengan desain the nonequivment control group design. Populasi yaitu seluruh siswa kelas X salah satu SMK di Garut, dengan sampel dua kelas. Instrumen berbentuk tes kemampuan komunikasi matematis dan angket kemandirian belajar siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perbedaan kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa pada kedua kelas hanya terjadi pada kemandirian belajar sedang. Adapun kualitas peningkatannya, untuk kelas Group Investigation, semua kualitas peningkatannya memiliki interpretasi sedang. Sedangkan untuk kelas Team Quiz, ditinjau dari kemandirian belajar rendah dan sedang memiliki interpretasi rendah, sedangkan untuk kemandirian belajar tinggi memiliki interpretasi sedang.
The importance of mathematical communication skills is the background of this research. An appropriate learning model is needed to improve mathematical communication skills, such as the Group Investigation and Team Quiz cooperative learning models. The purpose of the study was to examine the differences in students' mathematical communication skills with the two learning models. The research is a quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group design. The population is all students of class X of one of the SMK in Garut, with a sample of two classes. The instrument is in the form of a mathematical communication ability test and a student learning independence questionnaire. The results showed that the difference in students' mathematical communication skills in the two classes only occurred in moderate learning independence. As for the upgrade quality, for the Group Investigation class, all the upgrade qualities have a moderate interpretation. As for the Team Quiz class, in terms of low and medium learning independence, it has a low interpretation, while for high learning independence it has a medium interpretation.
Cough effectiveness during airway invasion in adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia: A systematic review of literature
Authors: Alhussainy Rubab , Bertolini Chiara , Kenny Ciarán
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: Cough and swallowing share common neuroanatomic pathways, leading to an overlap between their mechanisms. Despite the widely recognised role of cough as an airway defence mechanism, empirical evidence supporting its effectiveness for airway clearance is lacking. OBJECTIVE: This review summarises and appraises available evidence regarding the effectiveness of cough in response to airway penetration and/or aspiration during videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) or flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) of any aetiology. METHODS: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines were followed. Literature search was conducted in March 2023 and updated in March 2024 across six databases without publication status, language, or date restrictions. Two independent reviewers performed screening, with disagreements resolved through consensus and majority vote. The principal investigator conducted data extraction and quality appraisal using the Downs and Black checklist. RESULTS: Of 6,049 studies retrieved, 25 met the eligibility criteria. Due to heterogeneous reporting, a summary of participant demographics could not be compiled. Absence of a standardised method for measuring cough effectiveness meant meta-analysis was impossible. Nonetheless, an effective cough response to penetration/aspiration was noted for some participants within 17 studies, ineffective cough responses for some within 17 studies, while one study reported a partially effective cough response for participants. CONCLUSIONS: Robust evidence on cough effectiveness is lacking due to study heterogeneity and inconsistent reporting. Developing a standardised tool to assess cough effectiveness would ensure consistency and comparability across studies, improving clinical reporting of VFSS and FEES outcomes.
Plastic Contamination in Aquatic Ecosystems: A Fisheries Perspective
Authors: Mathew Roshmon Thomas
Published: June 2024

Plastic contamination poses a dire threat to aquatic ecosystems and fisheries, necessitating a comprehensive exploration of its ecological, economic, and socio-economic dimensions. From the ubiquity of plastics globally to their adverse impacts on fish habitats and the economic viability of fisheries, this analysis delves into the intricate dynamics of plastic pollution. The socio-economic implications for local communities, coupled with the staggering costs of mitigation measures, underscore the urgency of addressing this pervasive issue. The article critically evaluates research quality, emphasising the need for interdisciplinary approaches and robust regulatory frameworks. Mitigation strategies, including sustainable fishing practices and community engagement, are proposed to preserve aquatic ecosystems for future generations. The study also outlines future research directions, emphasising the importance of understanding long-term ecological consequences and addressing spatial and temporal variability in plastic pollution.
Environmental and Sustainable Development Policies to Address the Pollution Catastrophe in India
Authors: Varghese Sijo
Published: June 2024

Although the environment, crops, water, air, food and fiber, control the weather, and supply oxygen, its air, water, and soil are polluted too. Humans have altered about 75% of the earth, reducing wildlife and nature’s space and harming the environment. Industrialisation, urbanisation, population growth, and globalisation have affected people and the environment. This study aims to investigate the environmental and sustainable development-focussed policies to address the pollution catastrophe. The study is a content analysis of prominent online newspaper media reports from January 1, 2020, to November 30, 2022, on legal, environmental, and sustainable issues to reduce pollution and advocate an Indian environmental and sustainable development policy. Since pollution and environmental degradation pose significant threat to humanity, ecosystems, and sustainable living are at risk. Despite national and international legislative and regulatory actions, the environment remains a significant issue. An environmental strategy that encourages sustainable development for future generations is the need of the times. It was found that there were legal and environmental offenses, the management of unscientific treatment procedures, the lack of fundamental education about existing court orders, and fatality-induced health problems. Therefore, India needs an environmental and sustainable development policy to limit environmental concerns’ fatality and protect the earth from pollution.
Factors Influencing Patient Decision-Making in the Treatment of Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Authors: Desai Avani , Bouknight Lucas , Reed Thomas , Mueller Dana , Osterman Chelsea , Repka Michael , Rose Tracy , Smith Angela B.
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND:

In 2023, an estimated 82,290 individuals were diagnosed with bladder cancer in the United States. For muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), the American Urological Association recommends offering radical cystectomy with cisplatin-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy. However, patients are increasingly requesting alternative treatments.

OBJECTIVE:

To describe factors influencing selection of radical cystectomy with cisplatin-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC + RC), radical cystectomy monotherapy (RC), or tri-modality therapy (TMT) among patients with MIBC.

METHODS:

Individual, semi-structured phone interviews were conducted with 18 adults who underwent MIBC treatment at the University of North Carolina, recruiting six patients each from three treatment groups: 1) NAC + RC, 2) RC, and 3) TMT. Interview transcriptions were qualitatively analyzed using QSR NVivo, with major themes and sub-themes extracted. Patients also completed the Shared Decision-Making Questionnaire (SDM-Q-9; range 0–100).

RESULTS:

Concern for survival and risks, quality of life, and varied patient preferences for involvement influenced the decision-making process. Concern surrounding sexual function, bladder preservation, and urostomy bags drove patients towards TMT. High levels of shared decision-making were observed overall, with a median SDM-Q-9 score of 95 (IQR 89–100). Patients undergoing TMT reported the highest median SDM-Q-9 score (97, IQR 94–100), while those receiving radical cystectomy alone had the lowest (66, IQR 37–96).

CONCLUSIONS:

Patients with MIBC described a multifaceted treatment decision-making process, highlighting key influences, concerns, and unmet needs. Understanding this process can help address misconceptions and align treatment choices with patient goals. Physicians can use these insights to engage in shared decision-making, ultimately improving patient experiences and outcomes.
SciELO 25: A reflection on technologies enabling accessibility
Authors: Schultes Erik
Published: June 2024

In September 2023, prominent voices in Open Science and FAIR Data gathered in São Paulo, Brazil to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). Presentations and workshops were held that reviewed progress in the previous decades and scoped priorities for the time to come. The celebration was organised around the ideas of Open Science with Impact, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (IDEIA). Here, I give a brief report on discussions around Accessibility.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI BANK SAMPAH BERBASIS WEB MENGGUNAKAN METODE WATERFALL (STUDI KASUS: BANK SAMPAH DESA PAMEGARSARI)
Authors: Khairullah Muhammad , Syamsu Muhajir , Sestri Elliya
Published: June 2024

This research aims to design and develop a web-based waste bank information system using the waterfall method, focusing on the case study of the waste bank in Pamegarsari Village. The conventional waste management system in many villages relies heavily on manual processes, leading to inefficiencies in data recording, reporting, and management. The utilization of a web-based information system offers a potential solution to enhance waste management practices by enabling efficient data recording, processing, and reporting. The waterfall method is chosen for its sequential approach, which involves distinct phases including requirements gathering, system design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. By applying the waterfall method, this study seeks to provide a systematic and structured framework for developing the waste bank information system tailored to the specific needs and context of Pamegarsari Village. The findings of this research are expected to contribute to the improvement of waste management practices at the village level, promoting environmental sustainability and community engagement.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN USAHATANI PADI VARIETAS INPARI 32 DI KELOMPOK TANI MARDI LESTARI DESA BUNGO KECAMATAN WEDUNG KABUPATEN DEMAK
Authors: Awami Shofia Nur , Kafil Ahmad , Widiyani Aniya , Subantoro Renan
Published: June 2024

Bungo Village is one of the villages that produces the most rice in Wedung District. This research aims to determine total costs, revenues, income, BEP and the feasibility of farming based on the RC ratio value. In determining the sample of respondents using the probability random sampling method involving a sample of 30 respondents. Based on lan ownership status, namely own lan (proprietary rights), leased land and sharecropped land, so the research shows that the total costs incurred for rice farming per planting season per hectare consecutively are Rp 14,043,000,-, Rp. 22,793,000,- and Rp. 13,969,000,-. Revenue from rice farming is Rp. 37,092,600,-, Rp. 34,489,800,- and Rp. 16,402,300,-. Rice farming income is Rp. 23,703,600,-, Rp.13,783,800,- and Rp. 8,427,300,-. BEP units are 2,600.5 kg, 4,220.9 kg and 2,586.9 kg. BEP price Rp. 2,044.4, Rp. 3,568.7 and Rp. 2,104.1. The RC ratio values are 2.64, 1.51 and 1.5 respectively, which means that Inpari 32 variety rice farming is worth the effort.
Kontribusi Komoditas Padi (Oryza sativa L) Terhadap Produk Domestik Regional Bruto (PDRB) Kabupaten Sukabumi
Authors: Fi'alauddin M Syahidan
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kontribusi komoditas padi terhadap produk domestik regional bruto (PDRB) Kabupaten Sukabumi dengan menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan terdiri dari data produksi padi selama 5 tahun terakhir dan data time series PDRB Kabupaten Sukabumi di waktu yang sama. Data hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa komoditas padi memiliki kontribusi cukup tinggi terhadap PDRB Kabupaten Sukabumi, dimana nilai proporsi yang diberikan komoditas padi di atas rata-rata kontribusi penyusun PDRB Kabupaten Sukabumi. Kontribusi tertinggi terdapat pada tahun 2020.
Synergistic Information Security Design Implementation based on Role-Based Access Control, Information Classification, and AES Cryptographic Encryption
Authors: Bumalod Marjay C. , Velasco Rose Mary A.
Published: June 2024

Security technology has undergone significant development and research in response to increasing cyber threats. The Intranet Document Management System (IDMS) was created to centralize documents within organizations, ensuring efficiency and streamlining processes. Given the critical nature of document management in organizational workflows, secure and safe management is paramount. This study aims to develop a secure IDMS using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and an Information Classification Model. We also provide a comprehensive overview of the key characteristics and performance metrics of each access control model and cryptographic algorithm, facilitating decision-making for system design and implementation. The system offers high granularity, ease of administration through role assignments with document classification, high flexibility with customized permissions, and scalability with roles and classification. AES is chosen for its high security and fast performance, making it a widely used encryption standard.
Keywords: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Access Control, Cryptographic Algorithm, Document Management System, Information Classification
 
Received Date: April 2, 2024Revised Date: May 10, 2024Accepted Date: May 14, 2024