bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhanced Crystallization of Sustainable Polylactic Acid Composites Incorporating Recycled Industrial Cement
Authors: Lee Yong-Min , Kim Kwan-Woo , Yang Jae-Yeon , Kim Byung-Joo
Published: June 2024

Globally, the demand for single-use plastics has increased due to the rising demand for food delivery and household goods. This has led to environmental challenges caused by indiscriminate dumping and disposal. To address this issue, non-degradable plastics are being replaced with biodegradable alternatives. Polylactic acid (PLA) is a type of biodegradable plastic that has excellent mechanical properties. However, its applications are limited due to its low crystallinity and brittleness. Studies have been conducted to combat these limitations using carbon or inorganic nucleating agents. In this study, waste cement and PLA were mixed to investigate the effect of the hybrid inorganic nucleating agent on the crystallinity and mechanical properties of PLA. Waste cement accelerated the lamellar growth of PLA and improved its crystallinity. The results indicate that the flexural and impact strengths increased by approximately 3.63% and 76.18%, respectively.
Understanding Paul as an Antitype of Job: The Joban Allusion in 2 Corinthians 12:1–10
Authors: Lee Sanghwan
Published: June 2024

A careful reading of 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 reveals that the passage shares several motifs with the Book of Job: (1) a supernatural adversary, (2) physical suffering, (3) an otherworldly place, (4) social adversity, (5) affluence, and (6) boasting. In light of an audience-critical perspective, this article proposes that the language and imagery in 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 contain a number of allusions that could direct its audience to juxtapose Paul with Job—a well-known righteous figure who demonstrated physical vulnerability but received public vindication from YHWH. According to this reading, the Joban allusion in the Corinthian passage functions as a rhetorical device that defends Paul’s apostolic authority against the super-apostles’ charge that his vulnerability evinces his lack of authority.
An Ensemble Mean Method for Remote Sensing of Actual Evapotranspiration to Estimate Water Budget Response across a Restoration Landscape
Authors: Petrakis Roy E. , Norman Laura M. , Villarreal Miguel L. , Senay Gabriel B. , Friedrichs MacKenzie O. , Cassassuce Florance , Gomis Florent , Nagler Pamela L.
Published: June 2024

Estimates of actual evapotranspiration (ETa) are valuable for effective monitoring and management of water resources. In areas that lack ground-based monitoring networks, remote sensing allows for accurate and consistent estimates of ETa across a broad scale—though each algorithm has limitations (i.e., ground-based validation, temporal consistency, spatial resolution). We developed an ensemble mean ETa (EMET) product to incorporate advancements and reduce uncertainty among algorithms (e.g., energy-balance, optical-only), which we use to estimate vegetative water use in response to restoration practices being implemented on the ground using management interventions (i.e., fencing pastures, erosion control structures) on a private ranch in Baja California Sur, Mexico. This paper describes the development of a monthly EMET product, the assessment of changes using EMET over time and across multiple land use/land cover types, and the evaluation of differences in vegetation and water distribution between watersheds treated by restoration and their controls. We found that in the absence of a ground-based monitoring network, the EMET product is more robust than using a single ETa data product and can augment the efficacy of ETa-based studies. We then found increased ETa within the restored watershed when compared to the control sites, which we attribute to increased plant water availability.
Landslide Hazard Analysis Combining BGA-Net-Based Landslide Susceptibility Perception and Small Baseline Subset Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar in the Baige Section in the Upper Reaches of Jinsha River
Authors: Su Leyi , Zhang Liang , Gui Yuannan , Li Yan , Zhang Zhi , Xu Lu , Ming Dongping
Published: June 2024

The geological and topographic conditions in the upper reaches of the Jinsha River are intricate, with frequent occurrences of landslides. Landslide Susceptibility Prediction (LSP) in this area is a crucial aspect of geological disaster risk management. This study constructs an LSP model using a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) based on a Bilateral Aggregation Guidance (BAG) strategy, termed BGA-Net. A comprehensive landslide hazard analysis, integrating static landslide susceptibility zonation with dynamic surface deformation monitoring, was therefore conducted. The study area selected was the upper reaches of the Jinsha River, particularly the site of the Baige landslide. The BGA-Net model was first proposed for LSP generation, achieving an accuracy exceeding 85%, while the Small Baseline Subset Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (SBAS-InSAR) technology was jointly applied to comprehensively analyze the dynamic geological hazard risk at a regional scale. The final results were presented in a lookup table format and mapped to delineate and grade each risk level. The results show the method is practical, with high feasibility. Compared with traditional machine learning methods, the BGA-strategy-oriented CNN model more effectively differentiated the extremely low- and extremely high-susceptibility areas, enhancing decision-making processes.
What Do We Know about Age Management Practices in Public and Private Institutions in Scandinavia?—A Public Health Perspective
Authors: Macassa Gloria , Chowdhury Ehsanul Huda , Barrena-Martinez Jesus , Soares Joaquim
Published: June 2024

In view of global population ageing and of policies that support longer working lives, especially in developed countries, it is important to achieve diversity in organisations through age management. Age management is the “management of human resources, [often] with an explicit focus on the requirements of an ageing workforce.” Through age management practices, organisations will be better able to change their human resource management policies and practices towards accommodating their ageing workforce. Little is known about age management practices in Scandinavian organisations, considering the region’s high prevalence of workers beyond the age of 50 across both private and public organisations. There are indications that Scandinavian business organisations are already practicing age management for all ages, including older workers. Their age management practices include the dimensions of job recruitment, training, lifelong learning, development, and promotion. However, there is a dearth of knowledge on how the health and well-being of workers is ensured in the context of age management practices in these organisations. Given the current and future importance of age management for all organisations globally, public health and other health science professionals need to collaborate with other disciplines, such as management and sustainability science, to better understand how they can contribute to an aged and healthier workforce as well as workplace health promotion. This paper aims to contribute to the discussion concerning age management in public and private institutions in Scandinavia through the public health lens.
Voices from the Shadows: Intergenerational Conflict Memory and Second-Generation Northern Irish Identity in England
Authors: Harte Liam , Crangle Jack , Dawson Graham , Hazley Barry , Roulston Fearghus
Published: June 2024

Recent scholarship has highlighted the heterogeneity of second-generation Irish identities in Great Britain, yet the varieties of self-identification espoused by the English-raised children of Northern Irish parents remain almost wholly unexplored. This article redresses this neglect by examining the relationship between parentally transmitted memories of the Northern Ireland Troubles (c.1969–1998) and the forms of identity and self-understanding that such children develop during their lives in England. Drawing on original oral history testimony and using the concepts of narrative inheritance and postmemory as interpretive tools, it demonstrates the complex correlation that exists between parents’ diverse approaches to memory-sharing and their children’s negotiation of inherited conflict memory as they position themselves discursively within contemporary English society. Based on a close reading of five oral history interviews, the analysis reveals a spectrum of creative postmemory practices and identity enactments, whereby narrators agentively define themselves in relation to the meanings they attribute to inherited memories, or the dearth thereof, as they navigate their tangled transnational affinities and allegiances. The article also explores how these practices and enactments are subtly responsive to narrators’ changing relationships to their narrative inheritances as their experience and awareness of their own and their parents’ lives deepen over the life course.
Charting the Professional Development Journey of Irish Primary Teachers as They Engage in Lesson Study
Authors: Hourigan Mairéad , Leavy Aisling M.
Published: June 2024

This paper focuses on the perceptions of Irish primary teachers about Lesson Study as a professional development model. To further our understanding of the characteristics of Lesson Study and its compatibility with the Irish educational context, the opinions of primary teachers are fundamental. Within this study, 19 primary teachers across eight urban schools engaged in Lesson Study for the first time, working within four grade-level Lesson Study groups. The findings suggest that while primary teachers were newcomers to Lesson Study, they were eager to engage and welcomed many of its characteristics. Notably, they valued the focus on collaboration and particular Lesson Study practices. Teachers’ engagement was hampered by the barrier of time. The paper explores additional adaptations to the Lesson Study approach that participants perceived would develop a more realistic and sustainable Lesson Study model within their particular educational context.
Flash Flood Simulation for Hilly Reservoirs Considering Upstream Reservoirs—A Case Study of Moushan Reservoir
Authors: Zhao Huaqing , Wang Hao , Zhang Yuxuan , Zhao Ranhang , Qi Zhen , Zhang Haodong
Published: June 2024

With the advancement of society and the impact of various factors such as climate change, surface conditions, and human activities, there has been a significant increase in the frequency of extreme rainfall events, leading to substantial losses from flood disasters. The presence of numerous small and medium-sized water conservancy projects in the basin plays a crucial role in influencing runoff production and rainwater confluence. However, due to the lack of extensive historical hydrological data for simulation purposes, it is challenging to accurately predict floods in the basin. Therefore, there is a growing emphasis on flood simulation and forecasting that takes into account the influence of upstream water projects. Moushan Reservoir basin is located in a hilly area of an arid and semi-arid region in the north of China. Flooding has the characteristics of sudden strong, short confluence time, steep rise, and steep fall, especially floods caused by extreme weather events, which have a high frequency and a wide range of hazards, and has become one of the most threatening natural disasters to human life and property safety. There are many small and medium-sized reservoirs in this basin, which have a significant influence on the accuracy of flood prediction. Therefore, taking Moushan Reservoir as an example, this paper puts forward a flash flood simulation method for reservoirs in hilly areas, considering upstream reservoirs, which can better solve the problem of flood simulation accuracy. Using the virtual aggregation method, the 3 medium-sized reservoirs and 93 small upstream reservoirs are summarized into 7 aggregated reservoirs. Then, we construct the hydrological model combining two method sets with different runoff generation and confluence mechanisms. Finally, after model calibration and verification, the results of different methods are analyzed in terms of peak discharge error, runoff depth error, difference in peak time, and certainty coefficient. The results indicate that the flooding processes simulated by the proposed model are in line with the observed ones. The errors of flood peak and runoff depth are in the ranges of 2.3% to 15% and 0.1% to 19.6%, respectively, meeting the requirements of Class B accuracy of the “Water Forecast Code”. Method set 1 demonstrates a better simulation of floods with an average flood peak error of 5.63%. All these findings illustrate that the developed model, utilizing aggregate reservoirs and dynamic parameters to reflect regulation and storage functions, can effectively capture the impact of small water conservancy projects on confluence. This approach addresses challenges in simulating floods caused by small and medium-sized reservoirs, facilitating basin-wide flood prediction.
Optimization of Sustainable Supply Chain Network for Perishable Products
Authors: Pan Lihong , Shan Miyuan
Published: June 2024

In today’s perishable products industry, the importance of sustainability as a critical consideration has significantly increased. This study focuses on the design of a sustainable perishable product supply chain network (SPPSCN), considering the factors of economics cost, environmental impacts, and social responsibility. The proposed model is a comprehensive production–location–inventory problem optimization framework that addresses multiple objectives, echelons, products, and periods. To solve this complex problem, we introduce three hybrid metaheuristic algorithms: bat algorithm (BA), shuffled frog leaping algorithm (SFLA), and cuckoo search (CS) algorithm, all hybrid with variable neighbourhood search (VNS). Sensitivity to input parameters is accounted for using the Taguchi method to tune these parameters. Additionally, we evaluate and compare these approaches among themselves and benchmark their results against a reference method, a hybrid genetic algorithm (GA) with VNS. The quality of the Pareto frontier is evaluated by six metrics for test problems. The results highlight the superior performance of the bat algorithm with variable neighbourhood search. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis is conducted to evaluate the impact of key model parameters on the optimal objectives. It is observed that an increase in demand has a nearly linear effect on the corresponding objectives. Moreover, the impact of extending raw material shelf life and product shelf life on these objectives is limited to a certain range. Beyond a certain threshold, the influence becomes insignificant.
Transcriptome Analysis in Air–Liquid Interface Porcine Respiratory Epithelial Cell Cultures Reveals That the Betacoronavirus Porcine Encephalomyelitis Hemagglutinating Virus Induces a Robust Interferon Response to Infection
Authors: Davila Kaitlyn M. Sarlo , Nelli Rahul K. , Mora-Díaz Juan C. , Sang Yongming , Miller Laura C. , Giménez-Lirola Luis G.
Published: June 2024

Porcine hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis virus (PHEV) replicates in the upper respiratory tract and tonsils of pigs. Using an air–liquid interface porcine respiratory epithelial cells (ALI-PRECs) culture system, we demonstrated that PHEV disrupts respiratory epithelia homeostasis by impairing ciliary function and inducing antiviral, pro-inflammatory cytokine, and chemokine responses. This study explores the mechanisms driving early innate immune responses during PHEV infection through host transcriptome analysis. Total RNA was collected from ALI-PRECs at 24, 36, and 48 h post inoculation (hpi). RNA-seq analysis was performed using an Illumina Hiseq 600 to generate 100 bp paired-end reads. Differential gene expression was analyzed using DeSeq2. PHEV replicated actively in ALI-PRECs, causing cytopathic changes and progressive mucociliary disruption. Transcriptome analysis revealed downregulation of cilia-associated genes such as CILK1, DNAH11, LRRC-23, -49, and -51, and acidic sialomucin CD164L2. PHEV also activated antiviral signaling pathways, significantly increasing the expression of interferon-stimulated genes (RSAD2, MX1, IFIT, and ISG15) and chemokine genes (CCL5 and CXCL10), highlighting inflammatory regulation. This study contributes to elucidating the molecular mechanisms of the innate immune response to PHEV infection of the airway epithelium, emphasizing the critical roles of the mucociliary, interferon, and chemokine responses.
Advanced Machine Learning and Water Quality Index (WQI) Assessment: Evaluating Groundwater Quality at the Yopurga Landfill
Authors: Zheng Hongmei , Hou Shiwei , Liu Jing , Xiong Yanna , Wang Yuxin
Published: June 2024

As industrial development and population growth continue, water pollution has become increasingly severe, particularly in rapidly industrializing regions like the area surrounding the Yopurga landfill. Ensuring water resource safety and environmental protection necessitates effective water quality monitoring and assessment. This paper explores the application of advanced machine learning technologies and the Water Quality Index (WQI) model as a comprehensive method for accurately assessing groundwater quality near the Yopurga landfill. The methodology involves selecting water quality indicators based on available data and the hydrochemical characteristics of the study area, comparing the performance of Decision Trees, Random Forest, and Xgboost algorithms in predicting water quality, and identifying the optimal algorithm to determine indicator weights. Indicators are scored using appropriate sub-index (SI) functions, and six different aggregation functions are compared to find the most suitable one. The study reveals that the Xgboost model surpasses Decision Trees and Random Forest models in water quality prediction. The top three indicator weights identified are pH, Manganese (Mn), and Nickel (Ni). The SWM model, with a 0% overestimation eclipsing rate and a 34% underestimation eclipsing rate, is chosen as the most appropriate WQI model for evaluating groundwater quality at the Yopurga landfill. According to the WQI results from the SWM aggregation function, the overall water quality in the area ranges from moderately polluted to slightly polluted. These assessment results provide a scientific basis for regional water environment protection.
Análisis crítico de las normas aplicables al procedimiento judicial en materia de derechos del consumidor en Ecuador
Authors: Ochoa Andrade Aileen Denisse , Freire Gaibor Edward Fabricio
Published: June 2024

El estudio se refiere al conjunto de leyes, reglamentos y principios jurídicos que establecen el marco legal para la resolución de disputas relacionadas con los derechos de los consumidores en el sistema judicial ecuatoriano. Con el objetivo de describir las insuficiencias de las normas aplicables al procedimiento judicial en materia de derechos del consumidor en Ecuador, se implementó la metodología de enfoque cualitativo, con paradigma interpretativo. El estudio presenta un diseño descriptivo, analítico y jurídico. La población del estudio está conformada por los documentos legales y las decisiones judiciales. Como instrumento principal la matriz de análisis documental. Los resultados del análisis crítico del estudio revelan la falta de reglas claras respecto del procedimiento judicial y sancionatorio. Se concluye que, la LODC de 2000 sentó las bases para regular las relaciones entre proveedores y consumidores, pero su evolución ha dejado vacíos legales en el trámite de los procedimientos judiciales de defensa al consumidor.
Los derechos ancestrales de la naturaleza en la comunidad shuar de Naikimentsa, Morona-Santiago, Ecuador
Authors: Calderón Edison Manuel , Shakai Marian Gilson Renato , Bravo Rodríguez Rocío Elizabeth
Published: June 2024

Los derechos ancestrales de la naturaleza se refieren a la protección y preservación de los recursos naturales y del entorno en el que las comunidades indígenas. El objetivo de este artículo es describir desde la hermenéutica los derechos ancestrales de la naturaleza en la comunidad shuar de Naikimentsa, Morona-Santiago, Ecuador. Se orientó en el enfoque cualitativo, paradigma interpretativo, el método fue la hermenéutica y el diseño documental; para obtener la información se revisaron documentos como La Constitución del Ecuador de 2008, los de la Corte de Justicia ecuatoriana y artículos arbitrados referentes al tema publicado en diferentes revistas científicas. Como resultado se obtuvo que, la Constitución reconoce a la naturaleza como sujeto de derechos, estableciendo que las personas, comunidades y nacionalidades podrán exigir su cumplimiento. Se concluye que, existe la lucha de la comunidad Shuar de Naikimentsa por la protección de sus derechos ancestrales se refleja en la defensa de su territorio frente a amenazas como la minería y la ganadería
La facultad Interpretativa de la Corte Constitucional. El caso ecuatoriano
Authors: Villacreses Palomeque Jorge Luis , Arteaga Moreira Ana Jessenia , Villigua Vásquez Henry Javier
Published: June 2024

En el complejo panorama jurídico actual, la interpretación de la ley se ha convertido en una herramienta fundamental para garantizar la aplicación justa y coherente de las normas. El objetivo del estudio es develar la facultad interpretativa de la Corte Constitucional: El caso ecuatoriano. El enfoque es cualitativo, el paradigma interpretativo, el método empleado es el análisis jurídico. El diseño de investigación es documental, la técnica y el instrumento de recolección de información es el análisis de contenido. La muestra cualitativa fueron documentos legales como sentencias judiciales, votos salvados y votos concurrentes de la Corte Constitucional del Ecuador. Los resultados revelan que la facultad interpretativa de la Corte Constitucional del Ecuador necesita un equilibrio entre la necesidad de una interpretación flexible y establecer límites claros para evitar un exceso de poder por parte de la Corte. Se concluye que las discrepancias jurídicas son habituales, y se sigue forjando normativa constitucional desde la argumentación y la interpretación jurídica.
El recurso extraordinario de casación no penal en Ecuador: análisis a la sentencia 2582-19-EP/24
Authors: Martínez Pérez Odette , Sellán Naula Gastón Antonio
Published: June 2024

El recurso extraordinario de casación no penal en Ecuador es un mecanismo procesal que permite impugnar sentencias judiciales que contengan errores de derecho, así mismo, la sentencia 2582-19-EP/24 es una resolución emitida por la Corte Constitucional del Ecuador en el marco de una acción extraordinaria de protección (EP). El objetivo de este artículo es analizar desde los textos jurídicos el recurso extraordinario de casación no penal en Ecuador considerando la sentencia 2582-19-EP/24. Se orientó en el enfoque cualitativo, El paradigma fue el inetretativo y el método hermenéutico. El diseño fue de documental. La técnica para recopilar la información se utilizaron las revistas indexadas Scielo, Readic, Scorpus, así mismo se analizaron textos de la Corte Nacional de Justicia de Ecuador, Corte Constitucional del Ecuador y la sentencia 2582-19-EP/24. Se obtuvo que, el recurso extraordinario de casación en materia penal de Ecuador se encuentra regulado en el Código Orgánico Integral Penal (COIP)
Principio intercultural en delitos Indígenas del Chimborazo
Authors: Yuqui Villacrés Cristian Salomón
Published: June 2024

El trabajo abordó el principio Intercultural, en los delitos cometidos por los miembros de las comunidades indígenas. El objetivo es fundamentar jurídica y doctrinariamente los límites de la aplicación del principio intercultural contemplado en el artículo 344 del Código Orgánico de la Función Judicial, en los delitos cometidos por los miembros de las comunidades indígenas de la provincia de Chimborazo, sustanciados en el Tribunal de Garantías Penales. El enfoque es cualitativo, paradigma interpretativo. La metodología bibliográfica documental, descriptivo. Se realizó un diagnóstico inicial. La muestra cualitativa 6 casos. Se aplicó un cuestionario de 10 preguntas a 9 jueces. La información recopilada fue interpretada desde la perspectiva de la teoría de la interpretación jurídica intercultural. Los resultados revelan que el porcentaje de delitos cometidos por miembros de comunidades indígenas no es alto. El Tribunal Penal no aplica el Principio Intercultural de manera consistente en sus decisiones. Las conclusiones indican que, en los casos juzgados por el Tribunal Penal, el Principio Intercultural no se aplica de forma sistemática.
Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas en la Historia Constitucional de Bolivia
Authors: Zegarra Argandoña Rubén Ángel
Published: June 2024

La historia constitucional de Bolivia ha estado marcada por una lucha constante por el reconocimiento y la protección de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas. El objetivo del estudio es dilucidar los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas en la Historia Constitucional de Bolivia. El estudio se sustenta en una metodología jurídica de tipo documental, empleando un enfoque cualitativo y un paradigma interpretativo, hermenéutico. Esta metodología permite analizar en profundidad los documentos legales que fundamentan los derechos de los pueblos indígenas en Bolivia. A través de los resultados se obtuvo que la nueva constitución, promulgada en 2008, establece un Estado Plurinacional que reconoce y valora la diversidad cultural, cosmovisiones y formas de organización social de los pueblos indígenas. Las conclusiones muestran el período comprendido entre 1990 y 2015 en la historia constitucional de Bolivia, destaca un recorrido trascendental que va desde la formalización del reconocimiento de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas hasta los esfuerzos por llevarlos a la práctica.
Players’ perspectives: How do New Zealand professional rugby players view personal development?
Authors:   , Brading Fiona
Published: June 2024

The New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA) offers a Personal Development Programme (PDP) which equips, empowers, and supports rugby players by providing them with opportunities to explore, learn and develop off-field skills and knowledge. This research project was born from curiosity, and a desire to hear how New Zealand professional rugby players view personal development (PD), specifically their thoughts on the importance of PD, their involvement in PD, their motivation for PD, their perceptions of the benefits of PD, their preferences for PD, and their beliefs about the effect of PD on their rugby performance. The focus of this project also grew from a desire to inform and improve PD and career development practices, as well as invigorate and challenge the design and delivery of the current NZRPA PDP as it is evaluated against research findings. Two hundred and thirty-nine professional rugby players (70 New-Zealand-based players (NZBPs) and 169 overseas-based players (OBPs)) completed a questionnaire. Quantitative analysis produced key descriptive statistics, while qualitative analysis provided key themes. The results showed that most players were involved in PD and agreed it was important. There was widespread belief that PD helped players during their rugby careers, and even more so after their rugby careers. Players indicated that involvement in PD had many benefits, including helping them feel more confident about life out of rugby, giving them a mental break from thinking about rugby, and providing them with enjoyable new learning experiences. Five key themes relating to involvement in PD and motivation for PD were identified. These were: direction (players knowing their PD interests); navigation (players understanding how they can ‘plot their own PD course’); interests and enjoyment (players having the autonomy to do what they find interesting and enjoyable); accessibility (PD options, resources, and accessible support); and time and planning (players having allocated PD time, and players being planned and organised for PD). Regarding the impact of PD on sporting performance, most players believed PD had a positive effect, or no detrimental effect, on their performance. Furthermore, the findings revealed that the NZRPA PDP should continue the work and sharpen the focus on providing PD support in the areas of finance and money, business, career development and education, and more generally in creating meaningful new learning opportunities. Thus, the results inform priorities for improvement, resource development and strategic partnerships. This project contributes to the body of research relating to both player engagement with PD, and career development.
PENGUATAN IDENTITAS SEKOLAH KATOLIK MELALUI PENERAPAN PROGRAM PASTORAL SEKOLAH DI SMAK ST THOMAS AQUINO MOJOKERTO
Authors: Poto Maria Kumala Mutiara , Permana Natalis Sukma
Published: June 2024

This  research aims to determine the efforts of Catholic schools, especially SMAK St. Thomas Aquino Mojokerto in  carring out the process of strengthening the identity of Catholic schools, especially through school pastoral programs. Strengthening the identity of Catholic schools is a means of integrating the values of the Catholic faith. Integrating the values of the Catholic faith can be done through a school pastoral program implemented with the aim of helping students become familiar with the teachings of the Catholic faith and forming good character of the students. In this research the author uses a qualitative approach focusing with a case study method. Research data collection was carried out using observation, interview and documentation techniques. The research data analysis was carried out using a condensation approach.The results of research show that the school pastoral program is a means of strengthening the identity of Catholic schools at SMAK St.Thomas Aquino Mojokerto. Through this school's pastoral program, the Catholic values in the form of faith in God, social values of justice, morality, intellectual values and love have been taught to students at SMAK St. Thomas Aquino Mojokerto aims of strengthening the identity of this Catholic school.
Suicidal Ideation Status and Its Related Factors Among Older Adults in Yazd, Iran
Authors: Behjati Naeeme , Morowatisharifabad Mohammad Ali , Bidaki Reza , Jambarsang Sara , Rashidpour Parvane
Published: June 2024

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of suicidal ideation and identify the factors associated with it among the elderly population in Yazd during the year 2021. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting(s): Tabriz, the capital city of the East Azerbaijan province in northwestern Iran. Participants: A total of 386 seniors aged 60 years and above, residing in Yazd, participated in this study. The sample consisted of 212 women and 174 men selected using the cluster random sampling method. Outcome measures: Data were collected via the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSSI). Results: Five percent of the participants have a high level of suicidal risk and readiness for suicide. Additionally, the mean score of suicidal ideation varied significantly based on demographic variables such as gender, occupation, education level, and income type (P < 0.05). Moreover, the risk of suicidal ideation was higher among women compared to men, particularly among housekeepers compared to other occupational groups (P < 0.05). Furthermore, elderly individuals who relied on support from their children and other supportive institutions as their source of income were more susceptible to suicidal ideation compared to others (P < 0.05). In terms of education, elderly individuals with no education or only primary education had a higher risk of suicidal ideation compared to those with a high school diploma or higher education (P<0.05). In addition, individuals with a history of psychiatric disorders, musculoskeletal diseases, high blood pressure, comorbidity, and high cholesterol levels obtained significantly higher scores for suicidal ideation compared to elderly individuals without these conditions (P<0.05). Conclusions: The elderly individuals in Yazd exhibited a desirable level of suicidal ideation, with a low risk of suicide. However, the risk factors for suicidal ideation examined in this study highlight the need for increased attention by healthcare managers to the mental health of the elderly population.
An Investigation of Private School Psychological Counseling and Guidance Teachers’ Views on Immigrant Students
Authors: Şenel Mustafa
Published: June 2024

Migration continues to emerge as a significant issue in the present day, extending beyond its historical context. This phenomenon not only forms a broad spectrum of impact in social, economic, and cultural realms but also holds notable consequences in the realm of education. Migration, on one hand, has the potential to stimulate cultural interaction, enhancing diversity in knowledge and experience. On the other hand, immigrant individuals may encounter early challenges such as educational inequalities or negative attitudes. This intricate relationship between migration and education contributes to cultural development while simultaneously bringing about areas of societal conflict. Understanding the effects of migration on the younger generation falls within the responsibilities of Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PCG) teachers. These educators aim to support students’ academic, personal, social, and emotional development, particularly addressing the challenges posed by the education of immigrant students in the context of social diversity. Research on understanding the attitudes among school stakeholders towards immigrant students contributes valuable insights to this field. In this context, the study is an original work focusing on the perspectives of PCG teachers concerning the attitudes of other stakeholders in schools with immigrant students in private schools. Conducted using qualitative research methods and the phenomenology design, the study involved 12 PCG teachers working in private schools in Gaziantep, Kilis, and Mersin, which are among Turkey’s cities experiencing significant migration. Data collected through interviews were analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that, overall, teachers and students in private schools with immigrant students tended to have a positive attitude, while parents held a negative outlook. A collective evaluation of all data suggests a notably positive perception and attitude toward immigrant students.
The Effectiveness of the Predict-Explain-Enact-Observe-Reflect (PEEOR) Instructional Strategy on Conceptual Understanding and Motivation in Motion and Force Topic
Authors: Wondmagegn Getu Amssalu , Gashaw Fikadu Edhetu , Woldemariam Menberu Mengesha
Published: June 2024

The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Predict-Explain-Enact-Observe–Reflect (PEEOR) instructional strategy on general science students’ conceptual understanding and motivation in the topic of motion and force. The research employed a pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design. The sample consisted of 107 general science summer, year II students from Woldia College of Teacher Education. Data collection involved a conceptual understanding test (comprising 15 questions) and a post-motivation questionnaire. The KR-20 reliability value for the conceptual understanding test was 0.75. The Cronbach Alpha (α) reliability coefficient for the scale was determined to be 0.84. Descriptive statistics and ANCOVA revealed the following: The PEEOR group (adjusted mean = 6.787) significantly outperformed the traditional group (adjusted mean = 5.134). The POE group (adjusted mean = 6.472) did not differ significantly from either PEEOR or the traditional group. Regarding student motivation: There was a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) in post-test motivational questionnaire (PMQ) scores among the three groups. The F-statistic for this difference was 4.753. The study recommends that college physics teachers adopt the PEEOR instruction strategy. Additionally, the college and department heads of natural science should promote the potential benefits of this novel strategy among science educators.
PERAN KEPOLISIAN DALAM MENERTIBKAN DAN MENGAMANKAN AKSI DEMONSTRASI
Authors: DUDY ARYADI ALMAU , ASHADY SUHEFLIHUSNAINI
Published: June 2024

Democracy is a symbol of modern civilization that guarantees the human rights of its citizens. Indonesia as a democratic country in article 28 of the 1945 Constitution guarantees the freedom of every citizen to express opinions in public, both in oral and written form, carried out in association and assembly. This is in line with Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that everyone must not be interfered with in any way in seeking, receiving and conveying information and opinions. This research examines how demonstrations are regulated within the Indonesian National Police and how the police handle the perpetrators of demonstrations that end in anarchy. This research aims to better understand the role of the police regarding controlling and securing demonstrations that end in anarchy and to find out how to enforce the law against anarchic demonstrators. The research method used in this writing is normative legal research with a statutory and conceptual approach. Normative research is research whose object of study includes statutory provisions and their application to legal events. The research results showed that the police used Law Number 9 of 1998 and National Police Chief Regulation Number 7 of 2012 in handling demonstrations. Demonstrations that end in anarchy will be prosecuted through criminal law. The police do not tolerate demonstrators who disturb public order or endanger safety. Steps taken include investigation, prosecution and open trial
Identidad Cultural y Fragmentación Social. Crítica al relativismo identitario
Authors: Lazo López Luis Miguel
Published: June 2024

Las sociedades contemporáneas vienen enfrentando diversos problemas sociales, uno de estos, oculto, o en todo caso no muy manifiesto, y en consecuencia poco dilucidado, es la identidad cultural, el colectivismo identidario y el multiculturalismo. Específicamente, se trata del daño colateral que trae la identidad cultural a la sociedad actual, este mal, es la fragmentación social.  Es así que, en el presente manuscrito se explica la relación causal y malsana que existe entre identidad cultural y fragmentación social. A partir de una fundamentación teórica, se hace una crítica al relativismo identitario. Se revisa a los teóricos más importantes sobre el tema de la identidad cultural, concretamente a los que la critican, a saber; Slavoj Žižek, Jordan Peterson y François Jullien. Por tanto, la tesis conclusiva del estudio es que, la identidad cultural es un problema para la sociedad, porque la fragmenta y divide; porque genera agrietas, fracturas y conflictos sociales. La identidad cultural trae fragmentación social.
Pengembangan Game Simulasi Pembuatan SKCK Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Menggunakan Metode MDLC
Authors: Arisandi Heldi , Wulansari Tina Tri
Published: June 2024

The lack of public understanding regarding the process of obtaining a Police Certificate (SKCK) forms the core issue identified. The public often experiences confusion or difficulty in following SKCK procedures due to a lack of understanding of police regulations. Therefore, this research aims to address this issue by developing an educational game that can be run on Android devices. Utilizing the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) development method, a game titled "Penerbitan SKCK" was created. Research findings revealed that approximately 94.1% of 14 respondents provided a positive response to this simulation game, indicating its potential as an effective educational tool for improving understanding of the SKCK issuance process. Consequently, this research successfully developed an innovative educational solution contributing to a better understanding of the SKCK issuance process.

Keywords: Learning Media; Androids; Simulation Game; SKCK Creation; 3D Game.

 

Abstrak

Rendahnya pemahaman masyarakat tentang proses pembuatan Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK) menjadi inti permasalahan yang diidentifikasi. Masyarakat sering kali mengalami kebingungan atau kesulitan dalam mengikuti prosedur SKCK karena kurangnya pemahaman terhadap aturan kepolisian. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi masalah ini dengan mengembangkan game edukasi yang dapat dijalankan pada perangkat android. Dengan menggunakan metode pengembangan Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) maka terciptalah sebuah game yang berjudul "Penerbitan SKCK". Hasil penelitian mengungkap bahwa sekitar 94.1% dari 14 responden memberikan respon positif terhadap game simulasi ini, mengindikasikan potensi positif sebagai alat pembelajaran yang efektif dalam meningkatkan pemahaman tentang proses pembuatan SKCK. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini berhasil dalam mengembangkan solusi pendidikan yang inovatif dan berkontribusi pada pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang proses pembuatan SKCK.
Kata kunci: Media Pembelajaran; Androids; Game Simulasi; Pembuatan SKCK; Game 3D
Clustering Tingkat Kemiripan Curah Hujan di Indonesia Berdasarkan Provinsi Menggunakan Metode Hierarchical Clustering dan GeoMap
Authors: Runtulalo Yahya Supit , Manongga Daniel H. F.
Published: June 2024

Indonesia's geographical location has a big influence on the usual rainfall patterns. BMKG data summarized in the 2023 Indonesian statistical data by the Central Statistics Agency, notes that Indonesia will often experience rain from around August to February. Rainfall is an important factor in determining the climate of an area and has a significant impact on various sectors of life, such as agriculture, water resource management and disaster mitigation. The aim of the research is to find out which provinces in Indonesia have similar levels of low, medium and high rainfall characteristics using the Hierarchical Clustering method and GeoMap visualization. After processing the data, 3 cluster levels were obtained, namely cluster 1 with 8 members in areas with low rainfall levels, cluster 2 with 3 members in areas with high rainfall, and cluster 3 with 22 members in areas with moderate rainfall. Then the test was evaluated using the Silhouette Coefficient which produced cluster 1 (medium), cluster 2 (strong), and cluster 3 (medium).

Keywords: Rainfall; Hierarchical Clustering; GeoMap

 

Abstrak

Letak Geografis Indonesia mempunyai pengaruh besar terhadap pola curah hujan yang biasa terjadi. Data BMKG yang dirangkum dalam data statistik Indonesia 2023 oleh Badan Pusat Statistik, dicatat bahwa Indonesia akan kerap diguyur hujan sekitar bulan Agustus sampai Februari. Curah hujan merupakan faktor penting dalam menentukan iklim suatu daerah dan memiliki dampak yang signifikan terhadap berbagai sektor kehidupan, seperti pertanian, pengelolaan sumber daya air, dan mitigasi bencana. Adapun yang menjadi tujuan dalam penelitian untuk mengetahui provinsi di Indonesia yang memiliki tingkat kemiripan karakteristik curah hujan rendah, sedang, dan tinggi  menggunakan metode Hierarchical Clustering dan visualisasi GeoMap. Setelah melakukan olah data, didapatkan 3 tingkat cluster yaitu cluster 1 dengan 8 anggota wilayah dengan tingkat curah hujan rendah, cluster 2 dengan 3 anggota wilayah dengan  curah hujan tinggi, dan cluster 3 dengan 22 anggota wilayah dengan curah hujan sedang.Kemudian di evaluasi pengujian menggunakan Silhouette Coefficient yang menghasilkan cluster 1 (medium), cluster 2 (strong), dan cluster 3 (medium).

Kata kunci: Curah Hujan; Hierarchical Clustering; GeoMap
Implementasi Arsitektur Half-UNet untuk Mendeteksi Kanker Payudara pada Citra Ultrasonografi
Authors: Glen Billy , Yohannes Yohannes
Published: June 2024

Breast cancer is one of the biggest causes of death for women worldwide. Breast cancer is a metastatic cancer and can spread to other organs, such as bones, liver, lungs and brain. Breast cancer can be detected at an early stage, but it is difficult to find and cases of breast cancer are on the rise. Therefore, this study uses the Half-UNet architecture for breast cancer sonogram dataset. The dataset used consists of 780 breast sonograms which are divided into training data and test data with a ratio of 80:20. The Dice Coefficient results obtained on the Half-UNet architecture is 0.7063. The U-Net value can provide better Dice Coefficient results, but the Half-UNet architecture has comparable values and provides results in a relatively faster time.
A Study of Public Awareness towards Health Education and Social Issues in Developing Countries: A Graphical Representation of Social Issues in Nepal
Authors: Karna Santosh Kumar , Sahani Suresh Kumar , Mishra Arjun Kumar , Sahani Kameshwar , Thakur Ambika Kumari
Published: June 2024

In this research paper, we have studied procedures applying for documentation and institutionalization of learning and good practices for policy advocacy replication scaling up and public awareness. It also consists issue regarding health consciousness toward chronic diseases about whom rural people are unaware of and don’t have understanding about the procedures of prevention.
El mercado de valores, una herramienta de acceso y dispersión de la riqueza
Authors: Trueba Paz y Puente Edgar
Published: June 2024

En los últimos años se han desarrollado diversos cuestionamientos al modelo capitalista. Uno de los más recurrentes se centra en el incremento de la desigualdad y la necesidad de redistribución de la riqueza. En este ensayo se cuestionan algunos planeamientos de la propuesta redistributiva y se sugiere que, en su lugar, la discusión debiera enfocarse en el acceso a la riqueza. Asimismo, se plantea que los mercados financieros, particularmente el mercado de valores, son una herramienta útil en lograr un mayor acceso y dispersión de la riqueza.
Notas sobre la defensa legal del genocida Tigre Toño y su pandilla
Authors: Román Zavaleta Emilio
Published: June 2024

Este trabajo analiza el conflicto legal generado entre los titulares de derechos marcarios y la prohibición del uso de signos distintivos consistentes en personajes, caricaturas o celebridades en productos que en sus etiquetas incluyan uno o más elementos del sistema de etiquetado frontal conforme al Reglamento de la Ley General de Salud en Materia de Publicidad. Se analizarán las posturas de los afectados por la referida norma, así como las razones del legislador para prohibir el uso de los referidos signos distintivos en aras del orden público y el interés social.
Legislación mexicana sobre precursores químicos y químicos esenciales utilizados en la producción de sustancias de abuso, 1926-1997
Authors: Sumano González Rita
Published: June 2024

Nuestro objetivo es trazar el desarrollo histórico de la postura oficial —legal— que asumió México con respecto al tráfico de químicos precursores y esenciales utilizados en la fabricación de sustancias de abuso desde 1926, cuando por primera vez se menciona a las drogas semisintéticas en el Código Sanitario, y hasta 1997, cuando se aprobó la primera ley federal. Demostramos que la legislación mexicana respondió de manera deficiente y reactiva ante el trasiego de estas sustancias, y proveemos un contexto histórico de larga duración que analiza su comercio y consumo en, y desde el México del siglo xx.