bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Ergonomics on Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students in Bangladesh
Authors:   Department of Physiotherapy, SAIC College of Medical Science and Technology (SCMST), Mirpur, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh, Akter Salma , Ahmed Faruq ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), Savar, Dhaka-1343, Bangladesh, Al Mamun Abdullah ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Insaf Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, Tongi, Gazipur-1711, Bangladesh, Islam Khadija ,   Department of General Science and Literature, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI), Savar, Dhaka-1343, Bangladesh, Momin Md Abdul ,   Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, City Medical College and Hospital, Gazipur-1702, Bangladesh, Zaman Mowmika ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), Savar, Dhaka-1343, Bangladesh, Akter Akhi ,   Department of General Science and Literature, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI), Savar, Dhaka-1343, Bangladesh, Hassan Md Mahmudul ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Technology (IHT), Shailkupa, Jhenaidah-7320, Bangladesh
Published: December 2024

Background: Poor ergonomics is a global concern, contributing to musculoskeletal complaints mostly muscle imbalance, strain, and fatigue among university students due to abnormal posture.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the impact of ergonomics on undergraduate physiotherapy students in Bangladesh.

Methodology: The cross-sectional study was carried out from November 2021 to July of 2022. The convenience sampling technique was used to collect data from 210 undergrad physiotherapy students studying at different physiotherapy colleges or institute in Bangladesh. The modified ergonomics related self-questionnaire was used to explore the idea, knowledge and awareness about the correct posture, and the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) was used to collect data about the severity of musculoskeletal pain. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews, and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 was used for analysis.

Results: The mean age ± SD of the students was 23.13 ± 2.484. Out of 210 respondents, the majority of the respondents (54.8%) were males, and most of them from crowed area (50.5%). The most of the student’s was Muslim (89.0%) while maximum were single (80.5%). The most of the students have to attend on the class in sitting posture up to 6-8 hours (69.5%) daily. The students have lack of postural awareness and forward bending is their preferred posture. The maximum participants (57.90%) had lower back pain, while 25.8% of had been prevented from doing their normal work due to pain. The results of the study showed a strong association between the study hours daily and correct sitting posture of the students (χ2 = 11.008, df = 5, and p = 0.004).

Conclusion: The study found that professional physiotherapy students have low ergonomics awareness and the benefits of its proper use. The preventive training and physiotherapy programs could effectively reduce musculoskeletal complaints among the undergraduate students.
Mind Your Age: Why Do Hakka Women Marry Young?
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Gregoria Chai Elena
Published: December 2024

Marriage is an important step forward in a woman’s life in the Chinese society. A Chinese woman cannot remain with her parents or natal family forever. She has to marry and only then, will she have a permanent dwelling in her later life and also afterlife. Her natal family’s house will be taken over by her male siblings. If she remains single and stayson in her natal home, she is subordinated to her brothers and sisters-in-law after her parents pass on. Her status in the family is downgraded to the like of a housemaid, helping with house chores and havingno control in all decision-makings. In many instances, these single old women were jeeredat by the sisters-in-law and are topics of gossip by others. One who is not married is sometimes ridiculed as weird, mentally unsound, anti-social and so forth.
Influence of Ethnicity and Hierarchical Status on Language Choice in a Multilingual Organisation in Sarawak
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Ting Su-Hie
Published: December 2024

Language choice is an intercultural issue at workplaces in multiethnic communities because interactions between employees of different ethnic groups involve the use of different languages, all of which have their respective social meanings. As Cargile, Giles, Ryan, and Bradac (1994, p. 211) have pointed out, “language is a powerful social force that does more than convey intended referential information. Our views of others- their supposed capabilities, beliefs and attributes— are determined, in part, by inferences we make from the language features they adopt.” In other words, language is a social marker. Language is a vital aspect of any social group, but particularly an ethnic group’s identity (Giles & Johnson, 1981).
Gender equity in the Sarawak State Civil Service
Authors: Cheng Sim Hew , Saw Imm Song , Mahdi Rasidah
Published: December 2024

WHY GENDER EQUITY? We start this paper with this question because it was posed to me by a senior state government official who wanted to know why a study on gender equity in the civil service was required in the first place. We decided that this is a good starting point in which to place this study in context. Gender equity is an issue of human rights based on the ideal of equal rights of all human beings regardless of gender. Gender equity is therefore a matter of social justice and social transformation aimed at enhancing the quality of human life through women’s improved position in society. An integral part of this concept is the ideal of fairness in our treatment of both women and men. The commitment of the Malaysian government towards gender equity was affirmed when the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)was ratified in 1995 and the national reporton Malaysia’s progress was presented in the UN in 2006. An outcome of the ratification of CEDAW was the amendment to the Federal Constitution in 2001, where Article 8(2) of the Constitution was amended to include the word ‘gender’as one of the grounds in which discrimination is prohibited (Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, 2007: 27)
What Do Apai Alui and Death of a Longhouse Have in Common?
Authors: P.S. Yeoh Patrick
Published: December 2024

This article, for the fist time, looks at Sarawakian literature in English - both folktales translated into English from their original native language (Iban, Bidayuh or Penan) or folktales retold in English,as well as original writing in English by Sarawakians, including poems, anecdotes and short stories — as a loosely related body of work that providesa wealth of commentary on the socio-cultural landscape of a developing Sarawak over a period of a little more than half a century from the cessation of Sarawak to the British Crown by the third and last White Rajah, Charles Vyner Brooke in 1946 to the beginning of the new millennium. Specifically, it looks at the tales of Apai Alui,a popular native comic character and a contemporary short story, and identifies the similarities of the two genres from different generations in the way they both are socio-cultural commentaries. There is also an overview of all the works that are considered Sarawakian literature in English to show that this body of work is both substantial and significant and warrants greater attention and study.
Parental involvement in the education of Penan children in Hilir Tinjar, Baram, Sarawak
Authors: Meor Osman Wan Sofiah
Published: December 2024

Terdapat banyak kajian yang telah dilakukan di luar negara mengenai penglibatan ibu bapa dalam pendidikan anak-anak (Baker & Soden, 1997; Catsambis, 1998; Downey, 2002; Fȧn & Chen, 1999; Ho Sui-Chu & Willms, 1996; Hoover-Dempsey & Sandler, 1997; Izzo, Weissberg, Kasprow, & Fendrich, 1999; Keith & Keith, 1993; Mapp, 2002; Miedel & Reynolds, 1999; Pena, 2000). Kajian-kajian tersebut memperlihatkan ibu bapa memainkan peranan yang penting dalam pendidikan anak-anak mereka. Menurut Hendersen dan Mapp (2002) banyak kajian mendapati pelajar-pelajar yang ibu bapanya terlibat dengan pendidikan mereka akan mencapai keputusan yang cemerlang, lulus peperiksaan, kerap ke sekolah, mempunyai kemahiran sosial dan tingkah laku yang baik, dapat menyesuaikan diri dengan baik di sekolah dan berjaya menamatkan persekolahan. Manakala Wissbrun dan Eckart (1992) pula menyatakan ibu bapa mempunyai tanggungjawab utama dalam pendidikan anak-anak mereka. Banyak perkara yang dipelajari oleh anak-anak seperti kemahiran komunikasi, nilai, tradisi dan kebijaksanaan melalui pengalaman dan contoh yang diberikan oleh ibu bapa. Ibu bapa merupakan penjaga, pendidik dan individu pertama yang bergaul dengan anak-anak (Berger, 2000). Ibu bapa juga merupakan pendorong berterusan dalam pendidikan anak-anak bermula dari mereka lahir hinggalah dewasa.
Predicción del Crecimiento Económico Ecuatoriano (2000-2023), mediante Modelos de Regresión Logística y Árboles de Decisión
Authors: Morales Torres Isidro Fabricio , Contreras Rocha Christian Jhonny
Published: December 2024

Este estudio propone evaluar la influencia de factores económicos y coyunturales en la dinámica del Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) ecuatoriano durante el período 2000-2023, utilizando dos enfoques estadísticos complementarios: Regresión Logística y Árboles de Decisión. La variable dependiente, definida como el crecimiento trimestral del PIB, se codificó como 1 para crecimiento y 0 para decrecimiento, considerando variables explicativas como exportaciones, importaciones y eventos externos significativos (representados por variables dummy para COVID-19 y crisis económica). Mediante técnicas estadísticas avanzadas, se modelaron las probabilidades de crecimiento económico y se identificaron patrones de segmentación relevantes en los datos. Los resultados subrayan la importancia de las relaciones entre las variables económicas y coyunturales, destacando la influencia de las exportaciones y los eventos externos en el crecimient o decrecimiento del Producto Interno Bruto. Este análisis ofrece herramientas predictivas y de interpretación valiosas para la formulación de políticas económicas y la planificación estratégica en escenarios de incertidumbre..
A Study on how to Secure Competitiveness through Case Analysis of Media and Contents using Generative AI
Authors: KIM YOUN-SUNG
Published: December 2024

Due to the ChatGPT craze, all industries around the world have a hot Generative AI of interest. In particular, since Open AI announced AI Sora, which makes text into video on February 15, 2024, the media and content industries, both at home and abroad, have expressed expectations and a sense of crisis. By learning a large amount of Hyper-scale Data with artificial intelligence technology that actively generates results according to the specific needs of live Generative AI users, it is looking beyond the realm of creation, which can be called the human domain[1][2][3]. Although, unlike image-generating AI, the video live Generative AI service still has the limit of generating only short-length videos because it has to maintain temporal coherence. However, as live Generative AI developers supplement these problems and continue to offer advanced services, they will become the mainstream of live Generative AI in the media and content industries. Therefore, as of 2024, this study intends to present 3I(Inquiry-Inspection-Idea) as a strategy for competitive advantage in the media and content industries to respond to changes in the media and content industries that will be triggered by generative Generative AI along with ways to secure competitiveness through case analysis of generative Generative AI in the media and content industries[2].
En clave de títere, maniquí, fantoche o marioneta: la despersonalización vanguardista en el teatro de Antonin Artaud
Authors: López Medina Ávalos Paloma
Published: December 2024

Like many other vanguard creators, Artaud exposes an understanding of acting against the rules of intellectualism and psychology that were the bases of Realism and its poetic activities. Inspired by Jarry, Artaud expressed his considerations about the concepts associated with the figure of puppet, manikin or automaton. His experimentations about the art of acting explored the actor´s body based on the strategies of depersonalization. In order to express his mystical ideology, he takes the notion of puppet as the metaphor of humanity searching for the spiritual dimension.
Ciencia y Naturaleza en Hoffmann
Authors: Paravano Gabriel
Published: December 2024

The following work presents an analysis of a set of notions, perspectives and implications that appear in Hoffman's story, entitled "The Sinister Guest". Through this story, framed in the Romantic tradition and in the horror genre, two understandings of Science and Nature are put into play, one Modern and the other Romantic, which end up going through ideas of power, subjects and objects. . The thesis that is defended is that Hoffman positions himself within a Romantic ontology and epistemology to criticize or discuss the shortcomings of Modern Science, and he does this through the use of cognitively charged metaphors.
Naito Masatoshi y Lieko Shiga: constantes y evoluciones en prácticas fotográficas ligadas al folklor de Tohoku
Authors: Gordon Guerrero Josué Baruj
Published: December 2024

This article explores the similarities and differences between the photographic production of Naito Masatoshi (from the mid-1960s to 2012) and the contemporary work of Shiga Lieko. Said exploration will reveal the importance that the Tohoku region has for the projects of both photographers, as well as the exploration of the relationship between the visible and the invisible in photography. In parallel, the main thematic concerns and visual strategies of his photographic productions will be detailed, as well as the impact they have on the history of photography in Japan and the possibilities they open up for a new documentary photography.
Research on the Importance of Enterprise Cash Flow Management
Authors: Wang Dalin
Published: December 2024

The management of cash flow in the Enterprise is a critical component of enterprise financial management, which plays a very important role in the survival, development, and financial stability of enterprises. This paper systematically reviewed the theoretical basis and research status of cash flow management based on existing literature, analyzed the important role cash flow plays in enterprise operation, investment, and financing activities, and indicated that while cash flow affects the profitability of enterprises, it is also directly related to the debt-settling ability and the risk control level of enterprises. Thus, in sorting out the main problems and challenges faced by enterprises in cash flow management, a series of optimization strategies are proposed in this paper: to strengthen cash flow forecast and planning management, to balance operating and investment cash flow reasonably, and to improve the ability of enterprises to cope with external risks. Finally, this thesis makes an overall summary of the importance of enterprise cash flow management and puts forward further suggestions on future research.
Perlindungan Hukum bagi Anak Korban Pelecehan Seksual di Kepulauan Anambas
Authors: Ronald Sianipar  , Naimah
Published: December 2024

Anak merupakan amanah yang harus dilindungi dari pelanggaran hak, termasuk pelecehan seksual yang berdampak buruk pada tumbuh kembang mereka. Di Kabupaten Kepulauan Anambas, kasus pelecehan seksual terhadap anak terus meningkat, dengan sebagian besar pelaku berasal dari lingkungan terdekat korban. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor penyebab dan dampak kekerasan seksual terhadap anak, mengkaji efektivitas pelaksanaan perlindungan hukum bagi korban, serta mengidentifikasi hambatan yang dihadapi. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum empiris dengan pendekatan kasus dan perundang-undangan. Data diperoleh melalui studi kepustakaan dan wawancara, lalu dianalisis secara kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlindungan hukum bagi anak korban pelecehan seksual mencakup pelaporan, bantuan hukum, persidangan dengan perlindungan khusus, serta rehabilitasi. Namun, pelaksanaan perlindungan ini terhambat oleh minimnya dukungan keluarga, koordinasi pemerintah yang lemah, keterbatasan sumber daya manusia, stigma sosial, serta kendala geografis dan anggaran di daerah terpencil.
Parámetros hematológicos y bioquímicos en la infección por SARS-CoV-2 en pacientes atendidos en el centro de salud jipijapa
Authors: Villacreses Ruiz Valery Dayanara , Castro-Jalca Jazmin , Manrique Gómez Christian Javier
Published: December 2024

La enfermedad por COVID-19 es causada por el SARS-CoV-2, un virus de ARN monocatenario patógeno y altamente transmisible. Pasó rápidamente de una epidemia a una pandemia mundial propagándose a niveles alarmantes. La infección por SARS-CoV-2 afecta significativamente el sistema respiratorio, pero puede involucrar otros sistemas, incluido el sistema hematopoyético y la homeostasis, además de provocar varias alteraciones en los parámetros hematológicos y bioquímicos. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo general identificar variaciones en parámetros hematológicos y bioquímicos en la infección por SARS-CoV-2 en pacientes atendidos en el Centro de Salud Jipijapa, la  metodología se basó en un diseño descriptivo transversal, utilizando una muestra de 306 pacientes diagnosticados con SARS-CoV-2. En los resultados se observaron alteraciones hematológicas como niveles bajos de hemoglobina, leucocitosis, linfopenia, neutrofilia y trombocitopenia, en los parámetros bioquímicos se observaron alteraciones en la glucosa y las enzimas hepáticas. La LDH y la PCR de igual manera presentaron valores por encima del rango normal. Estas variaciones fueron más significativas en el grupo de pacientes positivos para SARS-CoV-2 (p<0,05). En conclusion los resultados de este estudio destacan la importancia de monitorizar estos parámetros en los pacientes infectados por este virus, ya que pueden ser considerados como indicadores de progression y gravedad de la enfermedad.
Calidad de sueño y estado de ánimo en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Armas Valarezo Danea Anabel , Saltos Salazar Lenin Fabián
Published: December 2024

La calidad de sueño se refiere a una sensación subjetiva de descanso, la cual es necesaria para que una persona funcione de forma óptima, mientas que el estado de ánimo es un fenómeno afectivo y emocional que está compuesto por emociones tanto positivas como negativas que pueden durar horas o días. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la relación entre la calidad de sueño y el estado de ánimo en estudiantes universitarios. La muestra incluyó a 278 estudiantes, con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y 35 años, de la Facultad de Ingeniería Civil y Mecánica de una universidad de Ambato. La investigación adoptó un enfoque cuantitativo, no experimental, de corte transversal y con un alcance correlacional. Para la medición de las variables se utilizó el Índice de Calidad de Sueño de Pittsburgh (PSQI), adaptado por Royuela y Fernández en 1997 en España, y la Escala de Valoración del Estado de Ánimo (EVEA) para evaluar el estado emocional de los participantes cuya adaptación al español fue realizada por Pereira y Fernández en el 2005. Los resultados mostraron una correlación positiva moderada entre calidad de sueño y tristeza-depresión, ansiedad e ira-hostilidad; y una correlación negativa baja con alegría. En la muestra predominó la mala calidad de sueño con un 65.5%, mientras que, en las subescalas del estado de ánimo destacó la alegría. Además, no se encontraron diferencias significativas en la calidad de sueño según el sexo.
PENGARUH HASIL BELAJAR MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING PADA PENDIDIKAN PANCASILA DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Khoirotinnisa Amri , Rachma Ardhy Avrina , Aryanza Danielta Gerry Putra , Rawanoko Endrise Septina
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh penerapan model pembelajaran berbasis masalah (PBL) terhadap hasil belajar siswa dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila di sekolah dasar. Dengan menggunakan metode tinjauan literatur sistematis, penelitian ini mengkaji 20 artikel ilmiah yang relevan untuk menjawab tiga pertanyaan utama, yaitu penerapan PBL, pengaruhnya terhadap hasil belajar, dan tantangan dalam menerapkan PBL. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa penerapan PBL meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa sebesar 50%, serta mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kritis, komunikasi, dan partisipasi aktif. Namun, tantangan seperti kurangnya pemahaman siswa terhadap masalah, dominasi teman dalam diskusi, dan keterbatasan fasilitas sekolah menjadi kendala utama. Penelitian ini menyarankan penguatan manajemen kelas, inovasi pembelajaran, dan dukungan fasilitas untuk meningkatkan efektivitas PBL dalam Pendidikan Pancasila.
The Conception of “Soul” in Poems and Aphorisms of Hildegard von Bingen
Authors: Bayraktar Gülru
Published: December 2024

Abstract

This study explores the conception of the soul in the works of Hildegard von Bingen, a German medieval female author whose theological and mystical writing have significantly impacted German Literature and Christian mysticism.
By analyzing one of her most known poems and fourteen aphorisms, this paper examines Hildegard's unique portrayal of the soul and its relationship to divine knowledge and spiritual growth. The research delves into the symbolic and metaphorical language Hildegard employs to describe the soul's journey, transformation, and its connection with the divine.
Through a detailed analysis of selected texts, the study aims to uncover the underlying theological and philosophical themes that inform her views on the soul. This exploration contributes to a deeper understanding of Hildegard's mystical theology and her influence on medieval spiritual literature. The findings highlight how her innovative spiritual insights offer a distinct perspective within the broader context of medieval religious thought.
盐湖科学家案例教学在青海高校应用化学专业教育中作用的前瞻探究
Authors: Haichao Li , Ye Xing , Zezhong Lin
Published: December 2024

在课程思政融入高等教育的大背景下，强调综合素质的培养已成为教育改革的重要方向，将思政与实践相结合，有助于培养学生的社会责任感与使命感。应用化学课程思政建设旨在将思想政治教育元素融入应用化学教育，促进学生在学习化学专业知识的同时培养良好的思想道德素养。因此，应用化学课程中的思政融合研究具有积极的社会意义。本文探究了盐湖科学家案例教学在青海高校应用化学教育教学中的应用，列举了柳大纲和高世扬两位院士的案例教学，并对案例进行了说明和评估。青海高校应用化学专业肩负青海盐湖产业发展亟需人才“本地化”培养的重任，案例教学的应用，对于所培养人才的爱国主义精神及扎根西部、奉献盐湖的情怀等方面具有重要的意义。
剑影人心：武侠小说中文体特征对人物书写的妙用
Authors: Qiwen Zhong
Published: December 2024

武侠小说是一种独具魅力的文学体裁，其核心并非单纯局限于对武术技巧的精彩展示或对侠客风采的描绘，而是深入到对人性的复杂性与多样性的探索。武侠小说的情节结构跌宕起伏，扣人心弦，从开篇的江湖恩怨，到中间的奇遇冒险，再到高潮的生死较量，每一个情节都如同精心设计的棋局，引领读者走入一个充满未知与惊奇的世界。武功描写更是人物性格与内心世界的体现。每一种武功都有其独特的修炼方式与哲学内涵，它们与人物的命运紧密相连，共同构成了小说的精神世界。正因如此，本文拟从武侠小说的情节结构、武功描写和精神内核这三个维度出发，深入剖析武侠小说的文体特征，并探索这些特征在人物书写中的巧妙运用，进而揭示其独特的艺术魅力和深远的文化价值。
Jigsaw技术在大学生心理健康教育课的实践
Authors: Dongxia Wang
Published: December 2024

大学生心理健康教育课是发展大学生良好心理、健康素质的主要阵地，探究Jigsaw技术在大学生心理健康教育课的实践，是党和社会对大学生心理健康教育发展的必然需求。当前大学生心理健康教育存在“三大”痛点：课程师资缺乏专业化；课程的教学形式单一；教学反馈缺乏有效性和及时性。将Jigsaw技术的小组学习教学方式运用到大学生心理健康教育课，不仅强调了以学生为中心的课程教学理念，而且对大学生心理健康教育存在的“三大”痛点实施了精准打击。为此，未来的大学生心理健康教育课亟需不断发展新的教学方式，不断突破Jigsaw技术的局限，推广Jigsaw技术对大学生心理健康教育课的新的融合，真正发挥大学生心理健康教育课对大学生的“心育”核心功能。
有声思维模型在本科翻译教学中的应用、问题和对策
Authors: Hongfei Xiao
Published: December 2024

作为一种常用的质性研究工具，有声思维模型在国内翻译教学中的使用和研究仍较为有限，但该方法可以帮助翻译教师近距离观察学生的翻译过程，深入挖掘翻译过程中存在的问题。然而，国外已有的有声思维模型在翻译研究中的应用存在实验设计松散的问题，缺乏对实验过程的科学把控。本文从实验设计角度进行分析，提出在翻译教学中应用有声思维模型时，应对实验对象的选取、文本的难度、翻译质量评估等方面进行全面而科学的考虑。特别是在文本选择方面，需结合学生的学习阶段与实验目标，确保实验能有效反映学生的翻译能力；在翻译评估方面，应采用多层次的方法，既考虑微观的词汇与句法因素，也包括宏观的逻辑与目的性，以提升有声思维模型在翻译教学研究中的可靠性和有效性。
A Collaborative Governance Perspective in Ecotourism Development in Ujung Kulon National Park, Banten-Indonesia
Authors: Kurniawan Bambang , Rahmatunissa Mudiyati , Utami Sawitri Budi , Buchari Rd Ahmad
Published: December 2024

This research aims to examine ecotourism activities in Ujung Kulon National Park, Pandeglang Regency, Banten-Indonesia. This research uses qualitative methods, with a comprehensive case study approach. The focus of the research is on collaborative governance in the development of ecotourism in Ujung Kulon National Park. This research also pays attention to the various dimensions of the roles and functions of the actors involved since the starting condition phase, institutional design, facilitative leadership, and collaborative process (Ansell and Gash, 2008). Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, in-depth interviews with informants, literature studies, and tracking news in the mass media. Data and information were obtained through several sources of informants including: 1) actors of ecotourism activities such as the government (Ujung Kulon National Park and Pandeglang Regency Government), 2) local communities, 3) non-governmental organizations, and 4) the private sector as service providers. The results of the study found that collaborative governance as a model of cooperation for ecotourism activities in Ujung Kulon National Park Pandeglang Banten has been carried out, although there are still many obstacles and challenges. This can be seen in the implementation of citizen participation in the activity planning stage, several obstacles such as the inequality of knowledge of community members in understanding the concept of nature conservation and the concept of ecotourism, then the earthquake, the covid19 pandemic outbreak, and the central role of the Ujung Kulon National Park office. Collaborative Governance as a concept always refers to efforts to realize consensus and active participation from the stakeholders involved, as well as interdependence and common interests being factors that cannot be ignored.
Navigating Resistance: The Minangkabau Indigenous Community's Opposition to the Land Certification Program in West Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Dewi Susi Fitria , Yulika Febri , Sulaiman Nor Lisa , Salleh Kahirol Mohd , . Evelynd
Published: December 2024

The customary land certification program, launched in 2016 by Indonesia’s National Land Agency, continues to encounter resistance from certain indigenous communities. This study aims to explore the forms of resistance, the underlying drivers of this opposition, and strategies to address these challenges. Adopting a qualitative descriptive research design and employing a case study methodology, data were collected through in-depth interviews with thirteen informants, field observations, and analysis of relevant documents. The findings highlight three key insights. First, indigenous communities resist the program by refraining from participating, driven by concerns over the privatization of communal land. Second, this resistance is exacerbated by violations of customary practices, particularly the buying and selling of communal land following the issuance of ownership certificates. Third, mitigating this resistance requires a strategic revision of regulations governing the issuance of customary land certificates. The active involvement of local authorities and the integration of indigenous cultural values are critical for ensuring the program's success and fostering broader acceptance of land administration policies. This study underscores the importance of culturally sensitive policy frameworks and collaborative governance in addressing indigenous land rights, contributing to the broader discourse on sustainable land administration in multicultural societies.
Redefining Education in China: Cultural and Social Impacts of the Double Reduction Policy
Authors: Jiang Shuting , Kookiattikoon Supath
Published: December 2024

The Double Reduction Policy, implemented in China in July 2021, aims to reduce students’ academic burdens, alleviate financial pressures on families, and address systemic educational inequities. By restricting extracurricular tutoring and regulating homework, the policy emphasizes holistic development, creativity, and emotional well-being over exam-oriented practices. This study applies Cultural Historical Activity Theory, Cultural Critical Discourse Theory, and Bernstein’s (2000) theoretical concepts to analyze the policy’s cultural and social impacts on students, teachers, and parents. The findings reveal that the policy reconfigures roles within the educational ecosystem: students are encouraged to pursue self-directed and creative learning, teachers take on expanded responsibilities as agents of systemic reform, and parents shift from passive supporters to active collaborators. Bernstein’s concepts of classification, framing, and pedagogic discourse highlight how the policy redefines boundaries, regulates educational practices, and reshapes identities. Despite its transformative goals, resistance persists, particularly regarding reduced academic competition and adapting to redefined roles. This study underscores the policy’s dual role as systemic reform and cultural intervention, offering insights into balancing tradition and modernity while providing a framework for global equity-driven reforms.
Harnessing Pharmacogenomics for Personalized Medicine: Tailoring Drug Therapy to Genetic Profiles
Authors:   Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India, 246169, Kumar Pushpendra , Goel Ankit ,   Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India, 246169, Malik Pooja ,   School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IFTM University Delhi Road Moradabad, 244102, India, Sirswal Surbhi ,   Siddhartha Institute of Pharmacy, Veer Madhav Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical    University, Dehradun, India, Rishishwar Poonam ,   Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India, 246169, Rishishwar Sanjay ,   Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India, 246169
Published: December 2024

This study means to investigate the capability of pharmacogenetics which can customize drug treatment through altered treatment of male genetic profiles. We finished hereditary profiling utilizing cutting edge sequencing (NGS) to figure out the key hereditary varieties that impact the medications metabolic adequacy and security. Patients were checked for a very long time to evaluate clinical results including ADRs and general wellness. Hereditary assessment uncovered variations in enormous qualities, for example, CYP2C9 CYP2D6 ABCB1 VKORC1 and SLCO1B1 which assume significant parts in drug digestion and transport. These hereditary markers are related with clinical realities to evaluate their effect on drug reactions and unfriendly impacts. The outcomes recommend that customized treatment dependent exclusively upon hereditary profiles could prompt better treatment results. For instance, patients with VKORC1 changes answer better to anticoagulants and drain less while patients with SLCO1B1 transformations have statin-incited myopathy which is more expensive and requires portion changes. This mirrors the useful effect of altered treatment on wellness results. Pharmacogenomics gives a useful asset to customized medication to tailor drug medicines dependent exclusively upon a person's genetic profile.
Risk Factors for Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Adverse Reactions in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients on Biologic and Conventional DMARDs
Authors: Atif Aina , Arshad Rahma , Rehman Daain Ur , Inam Ibrahim , Raza Hassan , Amir Abdullah , Kazmi Syed Hussain Abbas
Published: December 2024

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease treated with disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), which includes conventional synthetic (csDMARDs) and biologic (bDMARDs) agents, and are associated with adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in the gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary systems. Objectives: In RA patients on combination of biologic and conventional DMARD therapies to identify risk factors associated with GI and hepatic ADRs. Methods: We conducted a multi-centre, observational, retrospective study of 500 RA patients treated with csDMARDs, bDMARDs, or in combination of both. Demographics, biomarkers and clinical profiles were collected. Patient characteristics, treatment types and ADR occurrence were monitored over 24 weeks and statistical analysis was performed to find a correlation between patient characteristics, treatment types, and the occurrence of ADRs. Significant associations were identified with logistic regression and chi-square tests. Results: 24.2% of patients had an ADR, with GI ADRs accounting for 16.6% and hepatic ADRs for 9.1%. Compared to csDMARDs, users (4.2%), bDMARDs users (13.8%) had hepatic ADRs more frequently (p < 0.01). High CRP levels decreased the risk of GI ADRs, but elevated IgG levels raised the risk of hepatic ADRs. Both ADR kinds were predicted by systemic symptoms. Conclusion: Biologic DMARDs present a higher risk of hepatic ADRs in RA patients compared to conventional DMARDs. Key predictors of ADRs include elevated IgG levels and systemic symptoms, underscoring the need for close monitoring of biomarkers and patient-reported symptoms to mitigate adverse events during DMARD therapy.
The Impact of Structured Physical Activity on Glycemic Control and Metabolic Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Raza Ayesha , Ambreen Isha , Ul-Ain Hoor- , Farzand Mehran , Nasreen Gul E , Mariam Tanzeela
Published: December 2024

Background: Type-2 diabetes is a major health challenge, requiring effective interventions for glycemic and metabolic control. Structured physical activity offers a promising non-pharmacological approach to improving these outcomes. Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of structured physical activity on glycemic control and metabolic outcomes in patients with Type-2 diabetes (T2D). Methods: This randomized controlled trial included 200 adult patients with T2D, randomly assigned to one of three groups: structured exercise once a week, thrice a week or usual care. Participants followed for 6 months and exercise interventions were combined aerobic and resistance training. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and fasting glucose the primary while Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and lipid profiles were secondary outcomes Results: HbA1c was reduced significantly more in the thrice-weekly exercise group (-0.38%, p = 0.005) than in the once week group (-0.16%, p > 0.05) or control group. Changes in the once weekly group were not significant, whereas the thrice weekly group’s fasting glucose levels improved significantly (-0.25%, p < 0.05). BMI and lipid profile improvements were also more pronounced in the thrice weekly group with greater reductions in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol compared to other groups. Conclusion: Thrice-weekly structured exercise significantly improves glycemic control and metabolic outcomes in T2D compared to once-weekly regimens, highlighting the importance of exercise frequency. Future research should focus on strategies to enhance adherence to frequent exercise programs.
ANÁLISE ALOMÉTRICA ENTRE FADIGA MENTAL E TRABALHO MECÂNICO
Authors: Goebel Andreina Eloyse , Tartaruga Marcus P.
Published: December 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: A análise do desempenho tem despertado o interesse no que se refere a mecânica da locomoção humana, em especial, ao trabalho mecânico total (Wtot) - determinado pela soma dos trabalhos mecânicos interno (Wint) e externo (Wext) (ZAMPARO, e col. 2019). Na prática esportiva, estudos têm verificado a necessidade de utilizar valores diferentes como coeficientes para a determinação do percentual a ser considerado da massa corporal total no cálculo do Wtot. A escala alométrica é um exemplo. Ela é representada por uma equação de regressão que indica o comportamento de uma variável fisiológica “Y” em relação a variável massa “X” (Y = aXb) (TARTARUGA e col., 2013). Embora a literatura tenha demonstrado evidências científicas dos efeitos negativos da FM para com o desempenho cognitivo e esportivo, o comportamento do Wtot em corredores de longa-distância não tem sido investigado em tal situação de fadiga quando aplicada a alometria. Portanto o presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar, alometricamente, a relação entre fadiga mental (FM) e trabalho mecânico total (Wtot) de corredores recreacionais de longa-distância.  MÉTODOS: A amostra foi constituída por quinze mulheres, com mais de dois anos de experiência em provas de 10 km. Todas as participantes foram submetidas a dois testes de Economia de Corrida realizados, randomicamente, sem e com fadiga mental (FM) induzida através de uma tarefa cognitiva de esforço (Stroop Task) de 30 min. Foi realizado o teste de Shapiro-Wilk para a verificação da normalidade dos dados, teste T de Students para amostras dependentes e o teste comparativo não paramétrico Wilcoxon. O índice de significância adotado foi de 0,05 no programa estatístico Statistical Package for the Social Sciences – SPSS (IBM, USA). RESULTADOS: Não foram verificadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas no Wtot, sem e com FM, apesar do efeito cognitivo significativo induzido pelo Stroop Task de 30 min. Alometricamente, os resultados do nosso estudo também não demonstraram alterações significativas quando comparado o Wtot com e sem FM. É provável que estes resultados estejam relacionados aos valores homogêneos verificados nos nossos parâmetros de massa corporal e VO2máx - próximos de 10%. Segundo Tartaruga e col. (2010), comportamentos homogêneos intersujeitos da massa corporal e do VO2máx resultam em elevados valores exponenciais alométricos (<0,9) diminuindo, assim, o efeito de prováveis diferenças na potência metabólica máxima, o que justifica o uso deste procedimento para amostras heterogêneas. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: O presente estudo permite concluir que 30 min de esforço mental para induzir a FM parece não afetar significativamente as respostas fisiomecânicas de corredoras de 10 km, sugerindo-se uma possível estratégia de enfrentamento individual advinda da experiência esportiva.
CORRELAÇÃO ENTRE POTÊNCIA DE SALTO E TORQUE MÁXIMO DE EXTENSORES DE JOELHO E A PERCEPÇÃO DE RECUPERAÇÃO NESSES PARÂMETROS
Authors: Santos Bianca Camilia Borges dos , Lisboa Felipe Garcia , Hoff Estela , Anastácio Bruna Briere , Ribeiro Isadora Bianchi , Encarnação Caetano Fonseca da , Brandl Lana , Carvalho Alberito Rodrigo de
Published: December 2024

INTRODUÇÃO/OBJETIVO: A potência de salto é um dos marcadores de desempenho mais utilizados dentro do voleibol, sendo usado em diversos fundamentos como saque e ataque, por isso vê-se a importância de verificar se a potência dos saltos em atletas de vôlei de praia tem correlação com o torque máximo de extensão de joelho, e ainda, verificar se há influência da qualidade de recuperação nos parâmetros de torque de flexores e extensores. MÉTODOS: Estudo aprovado Comitê de Ética (6.679.894). Dados extraídos do banco do projeto de extensão no desporto –Unioeste, Cascavel/PR: parâmetros da função muscular de quadríceps a 60°±5 de flexão de joelho (torque isométrico máximo [TIM]; potência de salto (squat jump [SJ] e countermoviment jump [CMJ]). A potência dos extensores de joelho em saltos verticais foi avaliada pelo aplicativo My Jump Lab (W∙kg-1); TIM (N∙m) por um dinamômetro portátil com sensor inercial (Dinabang) de forma bilateral. O voluntário respondeu a escala PDR (Percepção de Recuperação) antes da execução dos testes, logo após, realizou os testes de salto e só então fez o teste de força, para qual sentou-se em uma cadeira adaptada com faixas transpassadas nas coxas para evitar movimentos compensatórios. Uma corrente inextensível teve uma extremidade enganchada à estrutura da cadeira e a outra enganchada na tornozeleira conectada ao dinamômetro. Para o TIM, solicitou-se máximo de força de extensão e flexão do joelho sustentada por 5 s em 3 tentativas com intervalo de 120 s. Para TIM usou-se as médias entre os valores encontrados para cada membro. Para as análises estatísticas usou-se Jamovi/2.4.11 e G*Power/3.1.9.7 (regressão múltipla) com alfa=5% e beta=80%. RESULTADOS: Foram utilizados dados de 08 atletas de vôlei feminino acompanhadas pelo projeto extensão supracitado (idade 18,6±6,8 anos; massa corporal 63,2±8,2 kg; estatura 1,67±0,04 m). As estatísticas descritivas (média; desvio padrão; [intervalo de confiança 95%]) dos desfechos foram: SJ(22,5±5,73[18,1-26,9]); CMJ (23,3±6,72[18,1-28,4]); TIM (163±50,2[121-105]). CONCLUSÃO: Não houve correlação da Potência de salto com o TIM de extensão, e nem da percepção de Recuperação em relação ao TIM (extensão e flexão). Indica-se uma amostra maior para melhor visualização dos resultados. Tem-se a importância prática desse estudo no fato de que o salto tende a melhorar com a força muscular, sendo um bom indicativo de desempenho para atletas de voleibol, assim como a qualidade e percepção de recuperação é importante na prevenção de fadiga e consequentemente lesões desses atletas.
EFEITO AGUDO DA ESTIMULAÇÃO ANÓDICA CEREBELAR POR CORRENTE CONTÍNUA (ETCC) NO CONTROLE POSTURAL DE ADULTOS JOVENS SAUDÁVEIS
Authors: Malysz Taís , Cusella De Angelis Maria Grabriella , Borba Edilson Fernando , Palma Natalia Rocha , Ivaniski Mello André , Buzzachera Cosme Franklim , Peyrè-Tartaruga Leonardo Alexandre
Published: December 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: Embora o efeito agudo da estimulação transcraniana por corrente contínua (ETCC) esteja bem documentado em pacientes, pouco ainda se sabe se a ETCC pode alterar o controle postural de participantes adultos jovens,ativos e saudáveis. OBJETIVO: avaliar os efeitos agudos da ETCC anódica cerebelar no controle postural de adultos jovens. MÉTODOS: foram avaliados dezessete estudantes universitários ativos (9 mulheres, 22±3 anos, 22,7±2,4 Kg/m2; 8 homens, 23±1,2 anos, 22,8±4,8 Kg/m2) testados em duas ocasiões distintas (intervalo de 15 dias) no laboratório para condição de estimulação cerebelar (2 mA; Microstim tDCS; NKL-Electronic Products; 20 minutos) e sham (placebo). Os participantes concordaram em participar do ensaio clinico (NCT06109727) e assinaram TCLE. O controle postural foi avaliado antes e após a estimulação, medindo os deslocamentos do Centro de Pressão (CoP) em uma plataforma de força durante a postura unipodal em membro inferior dominante e com olhos fechados. Os dados foram analisados através do GEE (modelo de Equações de Estimativas Generalizadas) através SPSS (p<0,05).  RESULTADOS: Após a estimulação cerebelar, foram observadas diminuições significativas na área da elipse do CoP (de 68,8 ± 65,19 cm2 para 33,03 ± 33,25 cm2, P = 0,03) e RMS ('Root Mean Square') médio-lateral (de 2,1±2,3 cm a 1,33±1,12 cm, P = 0,03). Adicionalmente houve aumento da frequência médio-lateral de 0,84±0,23 para 0,99±0,25 Hz, (P<0,001). Não foram identificadas alterações significativas em outras variáveis do CoP e após estimulação simulada. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: Esses resultados mostraram um efeito agudo no equilíbrio corporal de adultos jovens e fisicamente ativos imediatamente após intervenção de ETCC cerebelar.
RELAÇÃO ENTRE IMC E VO2MÁX DE CRIANÇAS COM IDADE DE 7 A 11 ANOS
Authors: Guerreiro Arthur , Da Silva Luiz Augusto
Published: December 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: A capacidade cardiorrespiratória, representada pelo VO2 máximo, é influenciada por diversos fatores, como a composição corporal e a eficiência cardiovascular. Crianças com maior massa magra e menor porcentagem de gordura corporal apresentam melhor desempenho em testes físicos, enquanto um índice de massa corporal (IMC) elevado, resultante de maior massa gorda, tende a impactar negativamente a eficiência cardiorrespiratória. O objetivo deste estudo é investigar como o IMC e o VO2 máximo influenciam a classificação da aptidão física em crianças, utilizando modelagem preditiva para quantificar o impacto de cada variável. MÉTODOS: Este estudo transversal contou com uma amostra de crianças em idade escolar. Foram coletados dados de IMC e VO2 máximo dos participantes, utilizando balanças antropométricas e testes de corrida em esteira para medir a eficiência cardiorrespiratória. Os dados foram analisados através de modelos de regressão logística, buscando identificar padrões de classificação da aptidão física com base nos quartis de IMC. RESULTADOS: Os resultados indicam uma tendência de redução no VO2 máximo conforme os quartis de IMC aumentam. Participantes nos quartis superiores (Q3 e Q4) apresentaram valores menores de VO2 máximo, sugerindo uma menor eficiência no consumo de oxigênio. Essa relação é possivelmente explicada pelo impacto negativo do excesso de massa gorda no sistema cardiovascular, o que sobrecarrega o organismo durante atividades físicas de maior intensidade. Em contrapartida, crianças nos quartis mais baixos de IMC (Q1 e Q2) demonstraram melhor capacidade cardiorrespiratória e um maior potencial de desempenho em testes de aptidão. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: Os resultados evidenciam que um IMC moderado está associado a melhores níveis de VO2 máximo e, consequentemente, a uma maior capacidade cardiorrespiratória. Participantes com IMC mais elevado estão mais propensos a menores valores de VO2 máximo, o que pode indicar riscos potenciais de problemas cardiorrespiratórios e um desempenho físico reduzido. Assim, manter um IMC saudável pode beneficiar o desempenho cardiorrespiratório em crianças.
Description of Contemporary Indian Society as Depicted in The Graphic Novels Authored by Sarnath Banerjee
Authors: Angelene Christabel G. Jerusha , Shilaja C. L.
Published: December 2024

Sarnath Banerjee is a prominent Indian graphic novelist whose work has been gaining increasing attention due to its unique storytelling style and representation of contemporary India in the graphics. A comprehensive analysis of Banerjee's works “Corridor”, "The Barn Owl's Wondrous Capers", "The Harappa Files", and "All Quiet in Vikaspuri", demonstrates how Banerjee's ability to capture the complexities and nuances of modern Indian society is captured precisely through his writing. Banerjee's critique of Indian culture and society is reflected in several aspects, including his critique of urban life and modernization, his critique of historical legacies and myth, and his socio-political commentary. There is also a special emphasis placed on Banerjee's interesting stylistic choices, particularly his use of non-linear narratives, intertextuality, and visual storytelling, which produce a rich presentation of contemporary India that reveals many different aspects of it. As Banerjee's graphic novels are characterized by humour, satire, and poignant social observations, the stories provide a critical perspective on the evolving landscape of modern Indian society and contribute to both the genre of graphic novels and the broader discourse on popular culture.