bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI UNTUK PENYEWAAN JASA FOTOGRAFI BERBASIS WEB PADA APPA PROJECT
Authors: Nugroho Prasetyo Adi , Hernandi Dodi
Published: February 2024

APPA Project is a company engaged in photography services. To compete with other companies, Appa Project must be able to utilize the development of information technology. The current problem is that the processing of photography service order data that is currently running is less effective because it is performed manually, causing the accumulation of orders that are not read, the reports cannot be submitted on time, archiving uses a lot of paper, is not coordinated with the photographer, and documents are easily lost and damaged. The research purpose is to create an application system for ordering photography services that can make order reports accurately and on time and create a secure and neat documentation and archive system to prevent unwanted things. The research uses the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) method with the Waterfall approach. The results are in the form of a photography service rental information system that is designed to be integrated using internet technology so that information obtained in the form of prices and photo packages available at the company is easily obtained by consumers. The new system also allows consumers to place orders online. The system was implemented using PHP programming language and MySQL database.
COMPORTAMENTO SEDENTÁRIO E BEM-ESTAR SUBJETIVO E PSICOLÓGICO DE IDOSOS ANTES E DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Oliveira Daniel Vicentini de , Fidelix Yara Lucy , Cruz Priscila Ester Lima , Nascimento Júnior José Roberto Andrade do
Published: February 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo comparar o comportamento sedentário, a satisfação e o propósito de vida de idosos brasileiros antes e durante o período de isolamento social devido à pandemia de COVID-19, em função de variáveis ​​sociodemográficas. Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com 108 idosos. Foram utilizadas a Escala de Satisfação com a Vida, a Escala de Propósito de Vida e o Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física. Os dados foram analisados ​​por meio do teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, teste t de Student independente e coeficiente de Pearson (p<0,05). As mulheres ficaram menos satisfeitas com a vida durante o período de isolamento social (p<0,01). Os idosos apresentaram redução na percepção de satisfação e propósito de vida (p<0,001) e aumento do comportamento sedentário (p<0,001) durante o período de isolamento social. Houve redução da satisfação e do propósito de vida entre os idosos e aumento do comportamento sedentário após o início do período de isolamento.
A UTILIZAÇÃO DAS TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS NO ENSINO DE MATEMÁTICA DURANTE A PANDEMIA DA COVID 19
Authors: Silva Jônatas Gomes da , Moura Carla Saturnina Ramos de
Published: February 2024

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar as tecnologias digitais utilizadas pelos professores de matemática durante o ensino remoto na pandemia da COVID-19, descrevendo as atividades desenvolvidas e expondo as potencialidades e limitações dessas tecnologias. O estudo constituiu-se com uma abordagem quali-quantitativa de natureza descritiva e exploratória. Como instrumento de coleta de dados foi utilizado um questionário online composto por dez questões que foram respondidas por 34 professores de matemática da rede municipal, estadual e privada de ensino da cidade de Petrolina - PE. As perguntas tratavam sobre as ferramentas tecnológicas utilizadas, orientação ou capacitação para o uso dessas ferramentas e a pretensão de continuar utilizando as tecnologias digitais após a pandemia. De acordo com os professores, as atividades em plataformas digitais foram diversificadas e abrangentes, com o uso de diversas ferramentas como WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google Forms, YouTube, Instagram, Canva e Padlet. As principais potencialidades dessas ferramentas foram a comunicação ágil com os estudantes e fornecimento de materiais de estudo. No entanto, também foram identificadas limitações como falta de acesso a dispositivos e internet, cansaço devido ao tempo excessivo em frente às telas, dificuldade de manter a atenção nas aulas online e adaptação a novas tecnologias.
Using The Federal Reserve’s Balance Sheet to Predict Macroeconomic Outcomes
Authors: J. Crawley Michael
Published: February 2024

This study investigates whether the U.S. Federal Reserve’s balance sheet can be used to predict macroeconomic outcomes. The Federal Reserve writes its own accounting standards, and I recast portions of the Federal Reserve’s weekly balance sheet as if it more closely followed Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Specifically, I estimate the fair value of the Federal Reserve’s U.S. Treasury notes and bonds and calculate the associated unrealized gains and losses. I demonstrate that unrealized gains (losses) on the Federal Reserve’s U.S. Treasury notes and bonds are associated with lower (higher) one-quarter ahead inflation and real gross domestic product growth. Additionally, I show that modifying proxies for macroeconomic news to incorporate the predictive value of unrealized gains and losses on the Federal Reserve’s U.S. Treasury notes and bonds helps explain equity returns around the release of macroeconomic data.
Improving polymerase chain reaction diagnostic rates for herpes simplex keratitis: results of a pilot study
Authors: Milligan Alice L. , Hoffman Jeremy J. , Neo Yan Ning , Koay Su-yin
Published: February 2024

BackgroundLaboratory confirmation is crucial for diagnosis and management of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis. However, the sensitivity of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in keratitis is low (25%) compared with that of mucocutaneous disease (75%). We developed an educational intervention aimed at improving the diagnostic yield of PCR.
MethodsThe medical records of keratitis cases seen at the emergency department of a London tertiary ophthalmic referral hospital over two distinct periods, before and after an educational program on swab technique, were reviewed retrospectively.
ResultsA total of 252 HSV cases were included. Increases in the laboratory-confirmed diagnosis of HSV-1 were observed, in both first presentations (11.1%-57.7%) and recurrent cases (20%-57.6%). The rate of positive HSV-1 PCR in eyes with an epithelial defect increased from 19% pre-intervention to 62% post intervention. Notably, 3% were positive for varicella zoster virus DNA, and there was a single case of Acanthamoeba keratitis.
ConclusionOur results suggest that, with proper swabbing technique, PCR may be more sensitive than previously reported.
Nicht nur ein Zahnproblem
Authors: Yakovina Rahel
Published: February 2024

Die Mundgesundheit ist ein essenzieller Bestandteil des Wohlbefindens aller Menschen. Kinder mit Behinderungen weisen ein erhöhtes Risiko für Zahnprobleme auf, diese können auch schwerwiegende Auswirkungen auf ihre allgemeine Gesundheit haben. Rahel Jakovina, Fachmitarbeiterin bei YOUVITA, hat für den vorliegenden Beitrag verschiedene Expert:innen zu Herausforderungen rund um die Zahn- und Mundgesundheit von Kindern mit Behinderungen befragt und Empfehlungen für Betreuungspersonen und Eltern zusammengestellt. Als Hilfsmittel wird zudem die Webplattform ZaZa vorgestellt.
Study Protocol for the Social Interventions for Support During Treatment for Endometrial Cancer and Recurrence (SISTER) study: a community engaged national randomized trial
Authors: Oluloro Ann , Comstock Bryan , Monsell Sarah E , Gross Maya , Wolff Erika M , Sage Liz , Alson Julianna , Lavallee Danielle C , Hempstead Bridgette , Moore Adrienne , Katz Ronit , Doll Kemi M
Published: February 2024

Aim:
Social isolation in cancer patients is correlated with prognosis and is a potential mediator of treatment completion. Black women with endometrial cancer (EC) are at increased risk for social isolation when compared with White patients. We developed the Social Interventions for Support during Treatment for Endometrial Cancer and Recurrence (SISTER) study to compare and evaluate interventions to address social isolation among Black women with high-risk EC in USA. The primary objective of the SISTER study is to determine whether virtual support interventions improve treatment completion compared with Enhanced Usual Care. Secondary objectives include comparing effectiveness virtual evidence-based interventions and evaluating barriers and facilitators to social support delivery.
Patients & methods:
This is a multi-site prospective, open-label, community-engaged randomized controlled trial, consisting of three intervention arms: enhanced usual care, facilitated support group and one-to-one peer support. Primary outcome will be measured using relative dose. Qualitative semi-structured interviews will be conducted with a subset of participants to contextualize the relative degree or lack thereof of social isolation, over time.
Data analysis:
Primary analysis will be based on an intent-to-treat analysis. Multivariable analysis will be performed to determine the effect of the intervention on the primary and secondary outcomes of interest, relative dose and social isolation score. Semi-structured interviews will be qualitatively analyzed using inductive and deductive approaches of content analysis.
Discussion/conclusion:
Endometrial cancer mortality disproportionately affects Black women, and social isolation contributes to this disparity. The SISTER study aims to identify whether and to what extent differing social support vehicles improve key outcomes for Black women in the United States with high-risk EC.

Clinical Trial Registration:
NCT04930159
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ClinicalTrials.gov
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Improvement of Microwave Dielectric Properties by Impact of Sodium Ion Doping in Complex Oxides for Polymer Composites
Authors: FAEQ Lamees Salam , FARID Saad Badry , HASHIM Fadhil Abbas
Published: February 2024

The research presented in this study focuses on the dielectric properties of complex oxide-filled epoxy, polyurethane, and silicone rubber composites. Specifically, we investigated various compositions of (1-x) CaWO4-xNa2WO4 (x = 0, 0.2, 0.4), in addition to Na0.5Bi0.5Mo0.5W0.5O4 and Bi2Mo0.5W0.5O6. These complex oxide materials were meticulously synthesized through a solid-state reaction, and their distinct phases were confirmed via rigorous X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization. We then proceeded to create the composites by manually blending these complex oxides with epoxy, polyurethane, and silicone rubber matrices. The central focus of the study was to examine the impact of varying volume fractions of the complex oxide fillers on the dielectric properties of the composites in the frequency range of 4 – 8 GHz.Our observations revealed a direct correlation between the content of the complex oxide filler and the dielectric properties, including the dielectric constant and dielectric loss. Specifically, the addition of 10 % by volume fraction of (1-x) CaWO4-xNa2WO4 (x = 0, 0.4), Na0.5Bi0.5Mo0.5W0.5O4, or Bi2Mo0.5W0.5O6 fillers to the respective polymer matrices led to a significant enhancement in both the dielectric constant and the loss tangent. Promising results were particularly evident in three composite formulations: the 10 % 0.4Na2WO4-0.6CaWO4/silicone rubber composite demonstrated a dielectric constant (εr) of 2.02 ´ 102 and a loss tangent (tanδ) of -4.07 ´ 10-1 at 7.1 GHz; the 10 % Na0.5Bi0.5Mo0.5W0.5O4/epoxy composite exhibited a dielectric constant of 1.37 ´ 102 and a loss tangent of -6.43 ´ 10-1 at 7.22 GHz; and the 10 % Bi2W0.5Mo0.5O6/polyurethane composite displayed favorable properties with a dielectric constant (ϵr) of 8.37x101 and a loss tangent (tanδ) of -3.4 ´ 10-1 at 7.12 GHz.These results suggest the suitability of these composite materials for a wide range of microwave technology applications, including wireless communication, radar systems, and various microwave devices.
A Case of Chlamydophila psittaci Caused Pneumonia and Encephalitis Diagnosed by Metagenome Next-Generation Sequencing and Clinical Analysis
Authors: Zhang Wei , Zhang Shaotang , Huang Xinhong , Dai Lujun , Gao Ying , Cao Hui , Ye Jian
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Psittacosis represents a systemic infectious ailment primarily characterized by respiratory manifestations; however, the clinical presentation exhibits considerable diversity, posing challenges in promptly identifying this disease with its nonspecific features. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) serves as a valuable tool enabling expeditious pathogen identification and facilitating targeted therapeutic interventions. Case Presentation: An instance pertinent to this context involves a septuagenarian female patient who sought admission to Zhejiang Hospital on account of presenting with elevated body temperature, respiratory distress, and signs of altered mental state. Despite the initiation of empiric antibiotic therapy as the primary medical intervention, the patient's condition displayed a progressive deterioration. Notably, a subsequent investigation endeavor employing mNGS identified the presence of the Chlamydophila psittaci nucleic acid sequence, causative of psittacosis, within both her bloodstream and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The subsequent therapeutic administration of doxycycline not only elicited a marked amelioration in her clinical status but also facilitated her eventual discharge from our care. Conclusions: The coexistence of psittacosis lung infection and cerebral vasculitis is rare. Thorough documentation and analysis of such cases are essential for enhanced understanding and clinical consideration. In such cases where the infection is severe but does not respond to empirical antimicrobial therapy, mNGS can help with the diagnosis to identify the pathogen and target treatment.
Analysing Influence of Product Attributes And Customer Characteristics Towards Customer’s Purchase Intention on Edible Cutlery
Authors: Ibrahim Samy Octavio , Herliana Sri
Published: February 2024

Plastic waste has become a significant threat and problem to the world, causing many environmental and ecosystem issues. Plastic pollution causes a disturbance towards habitats and interferes with natural processes, reducing the environment's ability to adapt to climate change. Indonesia consumes more than 93 million plastic straws every day, making the country the fourth largest plastic straw-consuming country in the world. Many actions have been taken to solve this problem, one of them being the introduction of edible cutleries, including edible straws. Although the market value for edible straws shows a great opportunity, predicted to reach USD 446.96 in the year 2029, a growth of 113% from 2020, several edible cutlery provider businesses have not been receiving the expected response from the market. Departing from this problem, this research was conducted to identify factors influencing a customer's purchase intention on edible cutlery products. Seventy-eight respondents who have ever consumed any edible cutlery product residing in DKI Jakarta or Kota Bandung were involved in this study. The data was gathered using an online survey in the form of a questionnaire, using Bahasa Indonesia as the survey language. The data was then analyzed by implementing multiple linear analysis methods. The result of the study indicates that psychological factors significantly and positively affect a customer's purchase intention on edible cutleries. On the other hand, product quality, product features, product style and design, cultural factors, social factors, and personal factors do not significantly affect the purchase intention of edible cutlery products of a customer. Moreover, each independent variable for this research simultaneously affects a customer's dependent variable on edible cutlery products.
Formación y actualización de los profesores de secundaria, con proyección al futuro
Authors: Jiménez Flores María Elena
Published: February 2024

RESUMEN

Con la puesta en marcha de la propuesta de Nueva Escuela Mexicana, a partir del ciclo escolar 2022-2023, los profesores de secundaria enfrentan situaciones diferentes a las que ya han practicado, la pregunta que surge es: ¿qué elementos, herramientas y necesidades ha de cubrir el profesor de secundaria ante la propuesta de la NEM? Si de manera general, los docentes han recibido formación permanente, qué impide que los resultados no reflejan un impacto importante en el aprendizaje de los grupos que atiende. La formación permanente que se dirige desde las instancias correspondientes de la Secretaría de Educación Pública, en las que se presentaba un amplio catálogo de opciones, propuesta sin la participación directa de los profesores, hoy cambia, el maestro cuenta con la autonomía para construir su proceso de formación situada. Y las posibilidades de cambio presentan un contexto en el que el profesor en compañía de directivos, apoyo de especialistas, compañeros y miembros de la comunidad, atiendan a través de propuestas innovadores y desarrollo de proyectos, los problemas del alumnado, la escuela y la comunidad con antecedentes de una realidad contextual.
Mengukur Kualitas Layanan Perpustakaan Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah Medan Menggunakan Metode Libqual
Authors: Sari Julviana Puspita , Sayekti Retno , Jamil Khairul
Published: February 2024

This research discusses measuring the quality of library services at the Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah University of Medan using the Libqual method. The aim of the research is to determine the service quality of the Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah Medan University Library based on three libqual dimensions, namely Affect of Service, Information Control and Library as Place. This type of research is quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The data collection technique in this research was carried out through distributing questionnaires. The sample in this study was 3,159 users of the Nusantara Al Washliyah Medan Muslim University Library from 2021, who were limited using the Slovin formula, so the number of respondents was 97 people. The sampling technique in this research used non-random accidental sampling. The results of this research show that service quality is based on the Affect of Service aspect, users are quite satisfied with the quality of library services or have met the minimum expectations of users with a positive adequancy gap (AG) at a score of 0.03 and the quality of library services is considered good but has not met ideal expectations. what the user wants or is in the tolerance zone with the superiority gap (SG) being negative at a score of -1.01. Based on the Information Control aspect, users are quite satisfied with the quality of library services or have met the minimum expectations of users with a positive adequancy gap (AG) at a score of 0.05 and the quality of library services is considered good but has not met the ideal expectations desired by users or is in the tolerance zone with the superiority gap (SG) being negative at a score of -1.07. Based on the Library as Place aspect, users are quite satisfied with the quality of library services or have met the minimum expectations of users with a positive adequancy gap (AG) at a score of 0.16 and the quality of library services is considered good but has not met the ideal expectations desired by users or is in the zone tolerance with superiority gap (SG) is negative at a score of -1.11.
Invitations to Create: A Fugitive Practice of Antiracist Pedagogy
Authors: Blom Nathan Allan
Published: February 2024

This article explores antiracist pedagogy within the secondary English language arts classroom through a literary response technique called Invitations to Create.
The Wages of Crying Roe: Some Realism About Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Authors: Siegel Neil S.
Published: February 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court’s reasoning in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization cannot be taken seriously. The Court’s stated ra-tionale for rejecting continued protection of the abortion right—that abortion is not deeply rooted in nineteenth century history and tradi-tion—applies with equal force to other substantive due process rights that the Dobbs Court repeatedly insisted were not under threat even without considering stare decisis, including contraception, sexual inti-macy between consenting adults, and same-sex marriage. One should add inter-racial marriage and protection from involuntary sterilization to that list. Rather than applying its draconian version of the “history and tradition” test in a principled fashion, the Court decided the case based upon moral opposition to abortion and a failure to appreciate that abortion bans old and new are also shaped by gender bias, not just by concerns for fetal life. Further evidence for this realist account of the Court’s decision can be found in the Dobbs Court’s disregard of self-restraint both procedurally and in the opinion-writing process. It is not going too far to charge the Court with having acted lawlessly. A future Court will readily be able to explain why it is overruling Dobbs.
Today’s Brandeis Brief? The Fate of the Historians’ Brief Amidst the Rise of an Originalist Court
Authors: Ishitani M. Henry
Published: February 2024

Justice Sonia Sotomayor recently declared historical amicus briefs to be “the most important” form of amicus briefing for the current bench. Yet no study has yet attempted to empirically track the devel-opment and influence of history-based amicus briefing. This article begins to correct this gap in our understanding, starting first by defin-ing the historians’ amicus brief subgenre of history-based briefing and analyzing its characteristics and influence with the Court as a complete population. The data reveals that historians’ briefs have received note-worthy judicial attention, with significantly higher overall citation rates than comparable forms of amicus briefing, including in numerous 5-4 cases. Historians’ briefs have repeatedly proven their use as both afacilitator of liberal coalition majorities and a tool of liberal dissents.They also provide historians with some means of securing their histor-ical conclusions against the “historiographic ventriloquism” ofmanipulative judicial citation.
Analisis Yuridis Penerapan Pasal 112 Ayat 1 Undang-undang 35 Tahun 2009 (Studi Kasus Putusan PN Depok Nomor: 375/PID.SUS/2023/PN. Dpk)
Authors: Agustono Fredy , Yusuf Hudi
Published: February 2024

Tindakan yang sering kali terungkap di negara Indonesia adalah tindakan menyimpan atau mengedarkan barang narkotika yang seringkali dilakukan oleh masyarakat dengan perekonomian yang tidak stabil dengan maksud menjadi jalan pintas dalam meraup berbagai keuntungan atau dimaksudkan untuk menambah kekayaan secara pribadi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengukur efektivitas dakwaan alternatif sebagai instrumen hukum dalam menangani kasus tindak pidana narkotika, terutama dalam konteks pembuktian dan penerapan hukum pidana. Penelitian ini dikhususkan untuk menganalisa Putusan Pengadilan Depok nomor 375/Pid.Sus/2023/PN.Dpk mengenai narcotics crime yang melibatkan terdakwa Syah Hamzah alias Sate bin Syah Hamka dalam dua aspek, aspek yang pertama adalah mengenai penggunaan dakwaan alternatif oleh penuntut umum dan aspek kedua adalah mengenai pertimbangan hakim dalam memutus perkara a quo. Dalam penelitian ini dikaji melalui metoode penelitian normatif atau doctrinal dengan analys methode deskriptif kualitatif. Berdasarkan hal tersebut didapatkan hasil penelitian berupa penggunaan dakwaan alternatif yang didakwakan oleh Prosecutor atau penuntut umum dengan dalil Pasal 114 ayat 1 dan Pasal 112 ayat 1 Undang-Undang nomor 35 Tahun 2009 tentang Narkotika sudah tepat berdasarkan KUHAP. Hasil yang kedua mengenai pertimbangan hakim mengenai perkara a quo perlu dengan membuktikan Pasal 114 ayat 1 Undang-Undang Nomor 35 Tahun 2009 tentang Narkotika sudah mememuhi unsur, sehingga dakwaan alternatif lainnya tidak perlu diperiksa kembali.
Pain in Paradigm Change of Interpretation/Translation Theory
Authors:   Consilience Humanities Association, Kim Dong-mie
Published: February 2024

In the current digital age, we have seamlessly integrated technology into our lives to the point where its ubiquity often goes unnoticed. Artificial neural network machine translation (NMT) and ChatGPT have emerged as transformative technologies that hold the potential to usher in a "new paradigm shift" in our daily existence. Consequently, the fields of translation and translation education cannot remain impervious to these changes. This paper contends that we must actively embrace these changes while also addressing a range of associated concerns. An exploration of these concerns, along with careful consideration of the time and methods required for their adoption, will pave the way for an enhanced history of interpretation and translation education.
Determinators of clinical outcomes in patients with chronic arthritis and systemic connective tissue disorders: COVID-19 pandemic focus
Authors: Pušica Irena , Lapčević Mirjana , Ratković Stojanka , Manić Marina , Arapović Mirjana
Published: February 2024

Introduction. Early diagnosis and treatment improve clinical outcomes, especially in chronic arthritis (CA) and systemic connective tissue disorders (SCTD). Thanks to clinical research from the 1990s on and innovative drugs, 55 million life-years have been saved. The COVID-19 pandemic brought on medical challenges in rheumathology. Objective. The study objective was to research early diagnosis, time of the introduction of innovative therapy, participation in clinical research, influence of gender, age, and corticosteroid treatment on hospitalization rate due to COVID-19 infection in CA and SCTD patients. Method. In November 2022 we performed the crosssectional study in CA and/or SCTD patients using an online questionnaire. The first part of the analyzed questions referred to sociodemographic characteristics and data concerning rheumatic disease - rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic diseases. The second part referred to COVID-19. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Pearson's Chi-square test using SPSS 29. Results. Out of the total of 176 participants, RA was present in 60,8%. The time from the symptom onset to diagnosis was longer than two years. RA was more frequently diagnosed in the first six months (p < 0,05 - males). The innovative therapy was used by 59,7% of the participants. The majority of RA patients got innovative therapy after five years from disease onset, which is later than in other CAs (p < 0,05 - females). There were 23,3% of the participants who took part in clinical research, more those with RA (p < 0,05 - females). Corticosteroid therapy influenced a higher rate of hospitalization during COVID-19 infection (p < 0,05 - females). Conclusion. Males suffering from RA were diagnosed sooner, while females with RA participated more in clinical research but were later introduced to innovative therapy. The use of glucocorticoid therapy in the treatment of CA and SCTD increased the risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection.
mujeres en escenarios de crisis, a través de los medios de comunicación
Authors: Bardera Mora Maria Pilar
Published: February 2024

El rol de las mujeres en los escenarios de crisis ha despertado el interés de muchos investigadores y organismos internacionales, tanto en su papel como agentes del cambio e impulsoras de la resiliencia, como por la alta desigualdad de género en las consecuencias de los desastres y las crisis. Los medios de comunicación, sin embargo, no han dado visibilidad a ese doble rol de las mujeres en las crisis.
En este trabajo se revisa el abordaje que hacen diferentes medios de comunicación escrita en España, en lo relativo a la presencia de las mujeres en escenarios de crisis. Los resultados confirman la infra-representación de las mujeres en los medios, con carácter general, y en escenarios de crisis, en particular. Las hard news (asociadas con el poder económico, político, financiero o bélico) están protagonizadas por hombres, mientras que las soft news (asociadas con tendencias, ocio, entretenimiento y moda) están protagonizadas por mujeres.
El más reciente de estos acontecimientos es la crisis sanitaria del COVID, donde las mujeres no han aparecido en los medios como expertas, aún cuando el 70% del personal sanitario en el mundo, son mujeres. Su aparición en los medios ha estado vinculada más a su rol de usuaria de servicios sanitarios, que como personal fundamental en la resolución de la emergencia. Esto representa un ejemplo de como en escenarios de crisis, las mujeres, no sólo no están visibilizadas en los medios, sino que, cuando lo hacen, el rol de que les asigna está desvinculado de la realidad actual.
Políticas institucionales para mejorar la retención y la graduación en las universidades nacionales argentinas
Authors: García de Fanelli Ana
Published: February 2024

Este artículo expone los resultados de una investigación sobre las políticas que las universidades nacionales llevan a cabo para retener y graduar a sus estudiantes. Para ello se aplicó un cuestionario a las secretarías académicas y se analizaron las páginas de Internet de las universidades nacionales. Tras analizar la literatura internacional referida a estrategias institucionales para retener y mejorar los índices de graduación en la educación superior, a continuación se examinan las tres principales políticas emprendidas por las universidades nacionales de la Argentina: tutorías y otras acciones de integración social y nivelación académica; producción de indicadores para el seguimiento de trayectorias académicas y ayuda económica vía becas. El trabajo concluye señalando los avances logrados y los retos a futuro en pos de perfeccionar estas políticas institucionales y alcanzar mejores índices de retención y graduación en la educación universitaria pública.
Opiniones de alumnos y docentes en cuanto a la evaluación de competencias mediante el uso del portafolio en medicina
Authors: Agostini Marcela , París Laura , Heit Francisco , Sartorio Alejandro , Cherjovsky Roberto
Published: February 2024

Introducción: el portafolio es un instrumento de evaluación formativa, que se ha implementado en la ciencia de educación y en los últimos años en educación médica. Objetivo: 1- Conocer la opinión que tienen los alumnos y docentes acerca del portafolio como instrumento de aprendizaje y evaluación en la carrera de medicina, en función de su aplicabilidad para la adquisición de competencias profesionales. 2- Identificar las fortalezas y debilidades del portafolio. 3- Esclarecer los aspectos percibidos como estresantes por los alumnos en la construcción de su portafolio. 4- Comparar las diferencias de apreciación acerca de este instrumento entre alumnos y docentes. Resultados: Los docentes coincidieron en destacar la posibilidad de objetivar y documentar las competencias, la utilidad del instrumento, su dinamismo y su estímulo para la reflexión. Los alumnos expresaron que les permitía organizarse, que era novedoso y como valoración más destacada la utilidad del instrumento. Las fortalezas reconocidas por los docentes fueron la posibilidad de autoevaluación y de autocrítica. Como debilidad, la laboriosidad. Los alumnos expresaron como fortalezas la autoevaluación – la utilidad y el dinamismo además de la integración de conocimientos. 28 alumnos no hallaron debilidades, el resto marcaron dos: laboriosidad y que se realice en formato web. Menos de la mitad de los alumnos (26/63) consideró estresante al instrumento especialmente en lo referente a la responsabilidad y al tiempo disponible. Conclusión: La utilización de esta herramienta genera en los alumnos un saber hacer, favorece la reflexión y moviliza sus valores. A los docentes les permite una mayor interacción en la relación alumno-docente generada a partir de la metodología de trabajo de este instrumento de enseñanza y evaluación. Material y Métodos: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, con una lógica intensiva. Durante los años 2011 y 2013 se entrevistó a 5 docentes y 63 alumnos de la rotación Laboratorio de Habilidades correspondiente a la asignatura Internado Rotatorio de 6to año Todos brindaron el consentimiento informado para participar en dicho estudio.
Impact of Corporate Income Tax on Economic Growth in Zanzibar
Authors: Jacob Richard , Omar Rayyan
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the impact of corporate income tax on economic growth in Zanzibar from 1990 to 2021. The study employed Vector-Error Correction Model (VECM) to examine the long-run and short-run impact of corporate income tax on economic growth. On the other hand, Granger-Causality-Test was used to determine the causal relationship between the corporate income tax and Economic growth in Zanzibar. The study integrated variables such as corporate income tax, value-added tax, excise duty, and economic growth from the year 1990 to 2021. Data were obtained from the World Bank and TRA websites.
The results revealed that, in the long run, corporate income tax had a significant positive effect on economic growth value. However, there was no short-run impact of corporate income tax on economic growth in Zanzibar during that period. The Granger causality test was employed to determine a causal relationship between corporate income tax and economic growth, and the results indicated a unidirectional causal effect from economic growth value to corporate income tax.
Furthermore, the study recommends that Governments should consider reducing rates since lower tax rates can encourage investment, promote entrepreneurship, and stimulate economic activity. Potentially leading to high economic growth. Also, the government should engage in a complete re-organisation of the tax administrative machinery to reduce tolerable problems of tax evasion and avoidance.
Determinants of Household Energy Use for Cooking in Tanzania
Authors: Mhagama Geofrey
Published: February 2024

Abstract
This article aims to examine determinants that influence the choice of energy fuel for cooking among households in Tanzania mainland. The study employed descriptive and inferential statistics to analyse data from the 2017/18 Tanzania Household Budget Survey. Regarding the main source of energy used for cooking descriptive statistics revealed that the majority (66.5%) of the households use firewood for cooking and 24.6% use charcoal while only 8.8% use other (non-biomass fuels). This indicates that the majority (91.1%) relies on traditional fuel(biomass) for Cooking in Tanzania. Based on Inferential statistics, the chi-square test found that all independent variables except Marital status and income variables were statistically significant predictors of the study dependent variable in Tanzania at a 5 per cent significant level.  On the other hand, multinomial logistic model results showed that households with few members, younger heads, male-headed, not employed heads, heads having a higher level of education, located in urban and married heads were less likely to use firewood and charcoal as the main fuel type for cooking than the other types of energy such as electricity, kerosene, industrial gas, coal, generator, and solar. The researcher recommends the use of these findings in formulating appropriate policies to improve access to affordable modern energy to lessen the environmental and health impact of biomass energy use.
Keywords: Households Traditional energy, Modern Energy fuel, Multinomial Logistic Model
Concept of Management Higher Islamic Education at Mohammad Natsir Institute of Da'wah
Authors: Patahuddin Askar , Hafidhuddin Didin , Indra Hasbi , Handrianto Budi , Assiroji Dwi Budiman
Published: February 2024

Quality Islamic education is education that produces graduates who have skills not only in one discipline, because the purpose of Islamic Education according to M. Natsir is to produce preachers who are sincere, have militancy and are competent. Various kinds of problems in the community, nationality and social dynamics of Indonesian society require graduates of Islamic universities to have diverse skills, including aspects of knowledge, faith, worship supported by noble morals. This research aims to reveal the concept of management of Islamic higher education at the M. Natsir College of Da'wah. The research method used is descriptive qualitative on the object of the literature studied, then using a case study to compile the concept of education management of STID Mohammad Natsir. The findings obtained, that the management of Islamic higher education at STID M. Natsir aims to produce preachers in all study programmes. Student input is done by selecting students from various regions and delegates of the Indonesian Islamic da'wah council from the competence of reading the Qur'an, basic understanding of Islam and orientation to become a preacher after graduation. The higher education process combines three components, namely mosque, Pesantren and campus, and the educational output is ready to become preachers in remote and inland areas. This concept was inspired by the educational ideas of Mr M. Natsir.
Exploring Nuances in Second Language Acquisition: An Error Analysis Perspective
Authors: Hassan Dr. Mohammad Kamrul , Rami Zawad
Published: February 2024

This study employs error analysis as a pivotal lens to scrutinize the intricacies of second language learning, emphasizing the unique accents manifested through learners’ mistakes. Departing from the confines of contrastive analysis, the research aims to illuminate the processes of acquiring a second language. Key facets of language acquisition, including transfer, interference, and the fossilization process, are investigated to provide insights into the development of learners’ interlanguage. The study conducts a comparative analysis of early and late language learning, emphasizing the impact of cognitive, psychological, and social factors on the learning trajectory. Motivational influences, encompassing instrumental and integrative motives, are explored in connection to their effects on learning outcomes. This research not only contributes to a deeper understanding of error patterns in second language acquisition but also advocates for methodologies that surpass the constraints of contrastive analysis, offering potential avenues for more effective language learning strategies.
Critical Mineral: Holmium
Authors:   Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, Davison R. , Van Rythoven A.
Published: February 2024

Fact sheet covering the potential in Montana for the critical mineral holmium.
Protect the German Federal Constitutional Court!
Authors: Duden Konrad
Published: February 2024

For a long time, we felt in Germany as though we were in a world of bliss. While the independence of the judiciary was being attacked in Poland, the USA and most recently in Israel, we were blessed with a strong constitutional court. Over the decades, it has proven to be independent and impartial; it has earned immense trust and respect among the public. However, the independence of the Federal Constitutional Court is built on sand. Now, a public debate has flared up as to whether and how the independence of the Constitutional Court should be protected. A look into other legal systems can contribute to this debate.
Exploring the Collaborative Education Path of Tea Science and Labor Education from the Perspective of Ideological and Political Education: Taking the Course of Tea Tree Breeding as an Example
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Teng Jie , Yang Liu , Wang Min , Xiao Shuangling
Published: February 2024

In order to better integrate ideological and political education and labor education into the teaching process of tea science courses, based on the classroom teaching and course internship content of “Tea Tree Breeding” at Jiangxi Agricultural University, a practical teaching system of “ideological and political + professional + labor” is constructed, which integrates theoretical knowledge, ideological and political elements, course characteristics, and labor education, forming a fusion education and teaching method of “morality and talent, labor glory” consciousness. On the basis of traditional curriculum evaluation methods, a comprehensive evaluation model reflecting “moral qualities + professional skills + labor literacy” is established. The teaching practice content and teaching methods formed through research are first piloted in the tea science major of our school (Jiangxi Agricultural University) to achieve the goal of collaborative education, and then gradually promoted and applied to other agricultural and forestry university.
A Practical Study of Ideological and Political Curriculum in Colleges and Universities Based on Emotional Education
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Li Lingyun , Wang Shuai
Published: February 2024

This paper takes the teaching practice strategy of ideological and political courses in colleges and universities based on emotional education as the research goal, and uses the method of experience summary and exploratory research to carry out in-depth analysis. Firstly, it summarizes the application value of emotional education in ideological and political courses in colleges and universities, including strengthening students' learning motivation, improving students’ understanding ability, promoting students' moral quality, and assisting ideological and political teaching reform. Secondly, it specifically analyzes the status quo, problems and causes of emotional education in ideological and political courses in colleges and universities. The main problems include the formalization of ideological and political education, the lack of emotional education cognition of students and the lack of emotional education awareness of teachers. The reasons are mainly analyzed from the aspects of teachers' ability, social environment and teaching forms. Finally, it puts forward some teaching reform strategies, such as improving teachers’ emotional accomplishment, stimulating students’ sense of responsibility, building good teacher-student relationship and creating sincere emotional atmosphere.
“Woman Hollering Creek”: Chicana Identity in Borderland
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Li Qi , Zhang Jinfeng
Published: February 2024

In her short story collection Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories, Sandra Cisneros portrays the character of Cleofilas by combining the legendary tale of La Llorona. As a Chicana living in the borderland, her state of identity changes as she crosses the border. With the help of independent female characters and the awakening of her own consciousness, she eventually rewrites the legend’s tragic ending. However, Cleofilas is not ultimately transformed into a fully independent woman, but only partially awakens herself under the supervision and control of male authority.
Research on English Translation of Maritime Technology Based on Functional Equivalence Theory
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Li Mingxiu
Published: February 2024

With the deepening of economic globalization, maritime technology has become increasingly prominent, and maritime technology English has also become an effective way for cultivating high-quality talents. As a part of technical English, maritime technology English has distinctive characteristics: terminologies, nominalizations and abbreviations are widely used at the vocabulary level and inanimate-subject sentences, passive sentences and long complex sentences are more used at the syntactic level. From the perspective of Eugene·A·Nida’s functional equivalence, this article studies the E-C translation of maritime technology English from vocabulary and syntax level, aiming to provide reference for the Chinese translation of maritime technology English.
Policy Implementation of Parking Implementation In Pekanbaru City, Riau Province
Authors: Yuliarso Yuliarso , Ilham Muh. , Daraba Dahyar , Averus Ahmad
Published: February 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze the implementation of parking management policies in Pekanbaru City, the obstacles faced in implementing parking management policies in Pekanbaru City and the ideal and effective policy implementation model for parking management in Pekanbaru City. This research uses the policy implementation theory proposed by Smith which consists of idealized policy, target groups, implementing organization and environmental factors. The research method used is a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. The data analysis technique used is data reduction and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that the implementation of local government policies in organizing parking in Pekanbaru City has gone well, this can be seen from: idealized policy, proper parking management in Pekanbaru City is able to support the existing transportation system, target groups, very closely related to taking decisions that involve many people, especially the community. implementing organizing, this difference in capacity and competency is one of the aspects that makes the implementation of this policy not optimal. Environmental factors, the obstacle for the Pekanbaru City Parking UPT is the lack of qualified human resources. Barriers to implementing parking policies in Pekanbaru City: commitment to service quality, quality of human resources for government officials and parking attendants, well-developed public communication.
Health Behavior Assessment and Rehabilitation of Vestibular Migraine Patients: Interventions through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Authors: Derundere Ümit , Ulukök Meltem Duraklı
Published: February 2024

Objectives: Vestibular Migraine (VM) is a common neurological syndrome where the patient gets recurrent episodes of severe migraine along with vertigo, dizziness and nausea, often diagnosed through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This study examines efficiency of an MRI induced
vestibular rehabilitation (VR) program in treating patients with VM. Methods: A total of 14 VM patients, including 8 females and 6 males, with an average age of 43.85 years, participated in this study. Clinical evaluations scales such as the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), Hamilton
Anxiety Scale (HAMA), SF36 domains and Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) were carried out both at the beginning and end of VR programmes. Results:DHI and HAMA ratings post-VR was significantly decreased (p=0.031 and p=0.021 respectively). In the SF36 domains, role-emotional and role-physical
scores increased (p= 0.05). After VR, the left posterior cerebellum's amplitude of low frequency fluctuation (ALFF) values—which measured brain activity— increased (p <0.001), suggesting enhanced neural function. Between DHI scores and ALFF values, there was a significant negative
association (r=-0.612, p<0.05). Conclusions: The study stresses the value of VR therapy in treating VM symptoms and improving patient outcomes through improved health behavior.
Determinants of Health Behavior for Effective Treatment and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Empirical Advances
Authors: Bozkurt Nurgül
Published: February 2024

Objective: The prime objective of this research is to investigate the impact of health behavior, quitting smoking, access to healthcare, and patients' adherence to healthcare on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment. Methods: A 7-point Likert scale questionnaire
was administered to collect the data. A sample size of 471 respondents was used for the determination of results with a structural equation modeling approach. Smart PLS 4 was used for testing the results of the measurement model assessment and structural model assessment. Results: The
findings of the current study showed that health behavior, quitting smoking, access to healthcare, and patients' adherence to healthcare are significant antecedents of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease effective treatment. Conclusion: This research reported that the emphasis and
support for health behavior improvement, quitting smoking support, access to better healthcare, and patient adherence to healthcare are opportunities useful for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease effective treatment all over the world. The research has reliable theoretical as well as practical
implications that are critical to improving the body of knowledge and practices for the improvements in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.