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PETROGRAPHY AND THERMODYNAMIC REACTIONS OF SOME OF THE ROCKS IN THE BANKET SERIES OF THE TARKWAIAN SUPERGROUP
Authors: Coffie Wilson Matthew , Osei Opuni Lydia Nnipaa
Published: August 2024

The Banket Series, which is a paleoplacer deposit, is the third formation in the stratigraphy of Tarkwaian Supergroup. This project seeks to study petrographically; the lithologies in the banket series to confirm the rocks identity as already known or state otherwise. Two different photomicrographs of each of the rock samples, coupled by their petrographic descriptions were obtained from the laboratory. The main areas of our arguments were based in Bowen’s reaction series, metamorphic facies of the rocks, the earth structure and thermodynamic phase diagrams. The sampled rocks can be confirmed with the help of thin sections and mineral facies to be conglomerate, dolerite and quartzite. The minerals in the banket series range in temperature between 200°C and 800°C. The abundance of silica (SiO2) in the rocks conglomerate, dolerite and quartzite are of crustal origin, whereas pyroxene and olivine originate from the upper mantle. The common stable minerals in the studied rocks, namely, amphibole, chlorite and plagioclase are less likely to change compared to the other minerals in the rocks. The three (3) different metamorphic facies of the rocks conglomerate, dolerite and quartzite are respectively greenschist, epidote-amphibolite and amphibolite facies.
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY FOR GROUNDWATER IN PART OF OBIO/AKPOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Owabie Owabie , Highpriest W. , Amonieah Amonieah , Jiriwari Jiriwari , Davies Davies , Anthony O.
Published: August 2024

This research is aimed at carrying out geophysical survey for groundwater in parts of Obio/Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, using the Schlumberger electrode configuration of vertical electrical sounding (VES) technique. The field data were obtained using ABEM terrameter SAS1000 which was applied on eight VES location, a maximum distance of 300m current electrode spacing was used in the eight vertical electrical sounding points. Data acquired were interpreted using IPIN2Win 2022 version and Surfer13 softwares. The results obtained showed a 4-layers type A curve for Rumuepirikom and Rumuolumini VES locations, 5-layers type A curve for Rumuosi VES location, 4 and 5-layers type H curve for Ozuoba and Eneka VES locations respectively, 5-layers type K curve for Egbelu VES location and 4-layers type HK curve for Rukpoku and Rumuola VES locations. The apparent resistivity values range from 29.3344 – 252898.2075Ωm for Egbelu, 22.6195 – 674.0601Ωm for Rukpoku, 1.0631 – 230.9071Ωm for Rumuepirikom, 29.5833 – 600.8296Ωm for Rumuosi, 32.9867 – 561.5283Ωm for Rumuola, 29.0597 – 458.4212Ωm for Ozuoba, 29.0597 – 134.0413Ωm for Rumuolumini and 71.2094 – 338.1611Ωm for Eneka VES locations, and shows that Rumuepirikom and Rumuolumini are the most groundwater potential zones, thus will yield sufficient groundwater to wells, while Egbelu and Rukpoku are the least groundwater potential zones, thus will not yield sufficient groundwater to wells. The knowledge of this study can be applied in groundwater resources management, hydrological studies and regional town planning programs.
Analisis Dampak Perkembangan Teknologi Terhadap Model Bisnis dan Pemasaran di ISC Komputer Kutowinangun Kebumen
Authors: Lestari Niken , Hakim Muhammad Fajrul , Nandasari Eka Arilia
Published: August 2024

Technological developments have changed many sectors, one of which is in the business world. Business actors are required to continue to be updated on technological developments that are increasingly rapidly increasing day by day. This demand is also in line with consumer behavior that changes with the development of the technology, where there are many features that make it easier for consumers to get what they want, and vice versa, technology also makes it easier for business people to run their business. Talking about impact, it is not only convenience or positive things that are presented by technological developments, but there are always weaknesses/negative sides as a comparison and consequence of a change. Therefore, this research is important to do to analyze and find out the impact of increasingly rapid technology on business which will later become a business evaluation in the future. Moreover, the times are increasingly sophisticated and must be balanced with an understanding of technology in order to facilitate business.
This study aims to determine the impact of technological developments on business and marketing models at ISC Komputer Kebumen. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques using interviews, observation and documentation and the research location is at ISC Komputer Kutowinangun Kebumen. The results of this study indicate that technological developments affect the business at ISC Komputer starting from its changing business model by utilizing technological developments. Then in terms of marketing, technological developments affect ISC Komputer in terms of product strategy, location and distribution strategy, price strategy, and promotion strategy. Technological developments have a positive impact as well as a negative impact on ISC Komputer where the positive impact of ISC Komputer can expand its reach, while the negative impact of ISC Komputer is that it is more difficult to get big profits and competition is getting tougher.
Evaluation of Pulmonary Embolism in Elderly AECOPD Patients Using Multilayer Spiral CT, Vascular Ultrasound, and Resistive Index
Authors: Zhang Ya , Yang Jianye
Published: August 2024

Objective: To investigate the diagnostic value of multilayer spiral computed tomography (MSCT), noninvasive vascular ultrasonography (VUS), and resistive index (RI) for pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Methods: A total of 60 elderly AECOPD patients were enrolled and divided into embolus formation group (12 cases) and thrombosis group (48 cases) according to whether they were combined with pulmonary embolism and the MSCT, VUS, and RI values of the two groups were determined respectively. Results: The patients in the two groups had different degrees of vascular structural and functional abnormalities, and the MSCT, VUS, and RI in the embolus formation group were significantly higher than those in the thrombosis group (P < 0.05); while the differences in VUS and RI between the two groups were not significant. Conclusion: MSCT, VUS, and RI can provide an objective basis for assessing PE in elderly AECOPD patients.
Research on the Application of Big Data and Cloud Computing Technology in Smart Campus
Authors: Zhou Shengtao
Published: August 2024

The current education field is experiencing an innovation driven by big data and cloud technologies, and these advanced technologies play a central role in the construction of smart campuses. Big data technology has a wide range of applications in student learning behavior analysis, teaching resource management, campus safety monitoring, and decision support, which improves the quality of education and management efficiency. Cloud computing technology supports the integration, distribution, and optimal use of educational resources through cloud resource sharing, virtual classrooms, intelligent campus management systems, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) models, which reduce costs and increase flexibility. This paper comprehensively discusses the practical application of big data and cloud computing technologies in smart campuses, showing how these technologies can contribute to the development of smart campuses, and laying the foundation for the future innovation of education models.
Tratamiento quirúrgico de la atresia de esófago en pacientes pediátricos: nuevas técnicas y desafíos a largo plazo
Authors: Jaramillo Ochoa Paula Alejandra , Casa Yánez Milton Andrés
Published: August 2024

La atresia esofágica es una malformación congénita que ocurre cuando el esófago, el tubo que conecta la boca con el estómago, no se desarrolla completamente durante la gestación. En lugar de ser un tubo continuo, el esófago se encuentra dividido en dos segmentos separados, lo que impide que los alimentos pasen de la boca al estómago. Se llevó a cabo una revisión bibliográfica exhaustiva sobre el tratamiento quirúrgico de la atresia de esófago en pacientes pediátricos, en la que se analizaron artículos académicos, estudios de caso y revisiones sistemáticas publicadas entre 2010 y 2023. Se identificaron técnicas quirúrgicas innovadoras, como la anastomosis esofágica transposición gástrica y el uso de técnicas mínimamente invasivas, las cuales mostraron mejoras en la recuperación postoperatoria y menores tasas de complicaciones a corto plazo. Aunque los avances en el tratamiento quirúrgico de la atresia de esófago han llevado a mejoras significativas en los resultados inmediatos, es crucial continuar investigando y refinando los enfoques de manejo a largo plazo para mejorar la calidad de vida y el pronóstico de estos pacientes pediátricos.
Corioretinopatia serosa central
Authors: Silva Aguayo Diego Fernando , Mosquera Guilcapi Mariana de Jesús , Coello Franco Byron Ernesto , Gortaire Macas Josselyn Gabriela
Published: August 2024

La corioretinopatía serosa central (CSC) es una patología ocular caracterizada por la acumulación de líquido subretiniano, lo que provoca visión distorsionada y disminución de la agudeza visual. La metodología incluyó la búsqueda exhaustiva de artículos en bases de datos como PubMed, Scopus y Web of Science Se seleccionaron estudios publicados entre 2000 y 2023, con un enfoque en artículos revisados por pares. Se emplearon términos de búsqueda específicos como "corioretinopatía serosa central", "tratamiento", "etiología" y "diagnóstico". Los resultados mostraron que la terapia fotodinámica con verteporfina es eficaz para reducir el líquido subretiniano y mejorar la agudeza visual en casos crónicos y recurrentes, mientras que los antagonistas de los receptores de mineralocorticoides, ofrecen beneficios significativos en la reducción del líquido subretiniano en CSC crónica. Las inyecciones intravítreas de anti-VEGF mostraron ser efectivas en casos asociados con neovascularización coroidea. La revisión concluye que, aunque hay varias opciones de tratamiento disponibles, se necesita un enfoque individualizado para optimizar los resultados en pacientes con CSC.
Teleodontología: innovaciones en la atención odontológica remota y sus implicaciones
Authors: Endara Abbott Mary Lou , Carrasco Cachinelli Carlos Guillermo , Valle Villamarín Mónica Lorena , Montecé Ochoa Ernesto Ricardo
Published: August 2024

La teleodontología es una rama de la telemedicina que se enfoca en el uso de tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) para proporcionar servicios de salud dental a distancia. Este enfoque innovador en la atención odontológica ha cobrado relevancia en los últimos años, especialmente debido a la necesidad de mantener el distanciamiento social durante la pandemia de COVID-19. En este estudio se llevó a cabo una revisión bibliográfica exhaustiva sobre teleodontología, enfocada en las innovaciones en la atención odontológica remota y sus implicaciones. Se seleccionaron artículos relevantes publicados entre 2010 y 2023 utilizando bases de datos académicas como PubMed, Scopus y Google Scholar. Se emplearon palabras clave como "teleodontología", "innovaciones en odontología remota", "atención dental virtual" y "impacto de la teleodontología". La teleodontología ha demostrado ser una herramienta valiosa para la innovación en la atención odontológica remota, aportando múltiples beneficios tanto a los pacientes como a los profesionales de la salud dental. Las tecnologías de comunicación y diagnóstico a distancia han mejorado significativamente el acceso a la atención dental, especialmente en comunidades rurales y áreas con escasez de servicios odontológicos.
Materiales cerámicos restauradores en odontología estética. Avances y aplicaciones
Authors: Loayza Romero Ana Carolina , Zurita Blacio Solange Melina , Montesdeoca Suárez César Augusto , Veas García Helen Verónica
Published: August 2024

Los materiales dentales, a lo largo del tiempo, han sufrido un proceso de transformación en busca de mejorar los diversos tratamientos de la odontología en general. Cada avance representa un gran beneficio para los pacientes al mejorar la estética y la durabilidad en los casos de restauraciones. Uno de los materiales más resistentes son las cerámicas, entre ellas destaca el zirconio como uno de los más populares por sus resultados altamente estéticos, que brindan una apariencia más natural, además de durabilidad. El propósito de esta investigación es presentar una visión general de los avances y aplicaciones del zirconio, como uno de los materiales cerámicos más usados en la odontología estética. El enfoque metodológico de la investigación es una revisión bibliográfico – documental, apoyado por diversas bases de datos, para la obtención de información relevante en base al tema de estudio. De la revisión se desprende el importante crecimiento y mejoras que ha sufrido el zirconio a lo largo del tiempo, y que sigue en creciendo debido al agregado de aditivos como el óxido de itrio el cual, entre otras propiedades puede estabilizarlo molecularmente. Actualmente, gracias a estos procesos de transformación el zirconio es uno de los materiales restauradores en odontología que presenta mayor resistencia a la fractura, ﬂexión y tracción, así como resultados estéticos de alta calidad. Parte de estos grandes avances han sido gracias al perfeccionamiento de los procesos de diseño asistido por computadora y fabricación asistida por computadora (CAD-CAM), los cuales han permitido en la actualidad una amplia gama de formas de apoyar o incluso reemplazar los flujos de trabajo convencionales. Por último, se encontró el interés reciente en los estudios de la impresión 3D en la fabricación de restauraciones de zirconio, siendo un material que promete múltiples aplicaciones.
Análisis bibliométrico de los avances recientes en métodos alternativos al uso de químicos en cultivo de tilapia roja
Authors: Martinez-Valenzuela Leonardo , Martínez-Valenzuela Gustavo
Published: August 2024

El análisis bibliométrico es una herramienta fundamental para evaluar y comprender el desarrollo y las tendencias de investigación en un campo específico. En el contexto del cultivo de tilapia roja, la necesidad de métodos alternativos al uso de químicos ha cobrado relevancia debido a las preocupaciones ambientales y de salud pública asociadas con el uso excesivo de productos químicos en la acuicultura. En este estudio, se realizó una revisión bibliográfica detallada para llevar a cabo un análisis bibliométrico de los avances recientes en métodos alternativos al uso de químicos en el cultivo de tilapia roja. Se recopilaron artículos científicos, revisiones y estudios de caso publicados en los últimos quince años a través de bases de datos académicas como Web of Science, Scopus y Google Scholar, utilizando términos de búsqueda específicos como "métodos alternativos", "tilapia roja" y "acuicultura sostenible". La información extraída se sintetizó para proporcionar una visión comprensiva de los métodos no químicos emergentes en la acuicultura de tilapia roja. El análisis bibliométrico proporciona una herramienta valiosa para mapear y comprender el progreso científico en métodos alternativos al uso de químicos en el cultivo de tilapia roja. Este conocimiento es esencial para guiar futuras investigaciones, establecer políticas informadas y promover prácticas acuícolas más sostenibles y responsables, garantizando así la viabilidad a largo plazo de la producción de tilapia roja y la protección del medio ambiente.
STUDI IN SILICO SENYAWA AKTIF PADA DAUN SAMBILOTO (ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA) SEBAGAI INHIBITOR ANDROGEN PADA KANKER PROSTAT
Authors: Davinali Belva Annora Alfita , Stephanie Manuela Joy , Hanifa Hasya Qanita Ali , Aurelia Khanna Ragita , Prasiska Rizky , Nurdin Halwa Aulia , Nuwarda Rina Fajri
Published: August 2024

Kanker prostat adalah penyakit kanker yang berkembang di sel-sel kelenjar prostat pria, yang dapat menyebar ke bagian tubuh lainnya, terutama tulang dan nodus limfa. Di Indonesia, kanker prostat menjadi kanker kelima yang paling umum terjadi pada pria, dan menempati urutan kedua kanker paling umum terjadi pada pria di dunia. Reseptor Androgen (AR) adalah protein reseptor yang berperan penting dalam pertumbuhan sel kanker prostat dan telah digunakan sebagai sel target untuk pengembangan obat terkait penyembuhan kanker prostat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk studi in silico aktivitas senyawa kimia pada daun tanaman sambiloto (Andrographis paniculata) untuk menghambat reseptor Androgen (1E3G) untuk mengobati kanker prostat. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode molecular docking menggunakan perangkat lunak Chemdraw, Chem3D, AutoDockTools 1.5.6., BIOVIA Discovery Studio 2021, dan Ligandscout. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa senyawa Andrografolid mempunyai energi ikatan bebas terendah yaitu -10.73 KKal/mol serta interaksi pada beberapa residu asam amino yang sama dengan ligan alami, yaitu Metribolon. Karena itu dapat disimpulkan bahwa dari daun sambiloto senyawa andrografolid merupakan senyawa yang paling berpotensi dalam penghambatan reseptor Andorgen.
 Kata kunci : Andrographolide, reseptor androgen, studi in silico
 
Abstract
Prostate cancer is a malignancy in men’s prostate gland cells, which can spread to other parts of the body, most commonly bones and lymph nodes. In Indonesia, prostate cancer is the third most common type of cancer among men, and is the second most commoncancer in men in the world. Androgen receptor (AR) is a receptor protein that plays an important role in the growth of prostate cancer cells and has been used as a target cell for developing drugs for prostate cancer treatment. This research aims to study in silico the activity of chemical compounds in the leaves of the sambiloto plant (Andrographis paniculata) to inhibit the Androgen receptor (1E3G) to treat prostate cancer. Tests were Carried out with molecular docking method using the software Chemdraw 3D, AutoDockTools 1.5.6., BIOVIA Discovery Studio 2021, and Ligandscout. The results showed that Andrographolid compounds had the lowest free bond energy of -10.73 KKal/mol and interactions in several amino acid residues that were the same as natural ligands, namely Metribolon. Therefore, it can be concluded that from sambiloto leaves, andrographolid compounds are the most potential compounds in inhibiting Andorgen receptors.
Keywords : Andrographolide, Androgen receptor, in silico study.
THE CONCEPT OF «MEDIA DESIGN» IN SCIENTIFIC AND DICTIONARY DISCOURSES (material for the dictionary article of the electronic educational resource «Lexical Minimum of Mеdia Scientist»)
Authors: Ivashchenko Victoria , Vzheshnevska Sоfia , Kazmina Anastasia , Kardasevych Daria
Published: August 2024

The active usage of the concept of «media design» in the modern information space highlights the problem of its definition and lexicographical fixation. Among various types of dictionaries, consolidated ones are singled out. Special attention is drawn to those in which definitions of field concepts or philological interpretations of specific terms that denote them are gathered through information search methods and are compiled and ordered from scientific and lexicographical works.

The article analyzes the main features and definitions of the concept of «media design» as documented in scientific and lexicographical works and reference sources. The specifics of the functioning of the corresponding term, its origin, and use in professional texts are revealed.

The method of systematization and comparison of the collected material helped identify contextual synonyms used by design professionals. Through definitive analysis, the main features of the concept of «media design» are clarified, and its definition is proposed. The application of data visualization method enabled the creation of a presentation and video clip for a visual representation of information about media design and related concepts.

The inventoried material has been adapted for a dictionary article in the electronic educational resource (EER) «Lexical Minimum of Mеdia Scientist» (as one of the research areas of the collective topic «Media Studies in Scientific and Educational Discourses»), which is being developed and filled by faculty members and students of the Faculty of Journalism at the Boris Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University. According to the developed template of the dictionary article, the primary data were systematized, unified and converted to EER.

The author's definitions of the concept of «media design» form five vectors of relations (three vectors of systemic and two vectors of non-systemic relations) through which scholars interpret the analyzed concept, requiring standardization and lexicographical fixation in dictionaries.
MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS: THE CASE OF KYIV CITY STATE ADMINISTRATION
Authors: Baranova Kateryna
Published: August 2024

This article analyzes the crisis communication tools used by local authorities before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, during the pandemic, and following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and the subsequent introduction of martial law. The focus is on using media technologies in communication with residents of the capital to manage the crises stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, using the Kyiv City State Administration’s crisis communication as a case study. The study identifies the media technologies and platforms employed by the Kyiv City State Administration during this period. It traces shifts in priority media technologies after the outbreak, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine while also analyzing the quantitative audience dynamics on the Administration’s media platforms.
Specific examples are presented and analyzed. The use of observation methods, systematic analysis of official press releases and public statements, and comparative analysis of official reports from the Kyiv City State Administration enable us to track the evolution of media technologies in the crisis communication of the Kyiv city government. It is noted that as the nature of the crises evolved, not only did the media technologies used for communication between residents and the city government of Kyiv change, but so did the content of the messages.
It is established that emergencies have shaped a specific toolkit for communicative interaction between the Kyiv City State Administration and the residents of Kyiv. In particular, in crisis conditions, the city authorities adopted a direct approach to information dissemination through media platforms, providing rapid and reliable information that has contributed to safeguarding the lives and health of citizens.
PUBLIC RELATIONS IN THE COMMEMORATION OF KVITKA CISYK IN UKRAINE
Authors: Afanasiev Illia , Lymar Kateryna
Published: August 2024

The article presents the study results of the main stages, forms and promoters of the cult of Kvitka Cisyk
in Ukraine. Kvitka Cisyk was a US citizen born in the US. However, she attached great importance to her Ukrainian origin and tried to reflect this Ukrainian ethnic self-identification in her work. However, she became much more famous worldwide because of her work as a singer for advertising products commissioned by leading American corporations than as a perform- er of Ukrainian lyrical songs.
The article’s authors focused on the history and current state of public commemoration of Kvitka Cisyk in Ukraine.
An interdisciplinary approach was applied; in particular, psychological hypothetical explanations were made regarding the motivation of the promoters of some commemorative actions. With the help of a comparative analysis of Ukrainian and foreign mass media, the key events, forms, and directions of the commemoration of Kvitka Cisyk on the territory of Ukraine are determined, the influence of many actions, individuals, including leaders of public opinion, on the formation of the mod- ern Ukrainian mass media image of this advertising industry figure is characterized. Systematized, in chronological order, the history of naming dozens of Ukrainian streets in honour of Kvitka Cisyk.
The practical significance of the article lies, in particular, in providing recommendations and means of their imple- mentation for educational institutions that train specialists in the field of advertising and public relations. A number of hypotheses have been put forward that can stimulate further scientific explorations of the Ukrainian commemoration of Kvitka Cisyk.
In the educational process, in the training of specialists in advertising and public relations, it is worth drawing more attention of future figures of the advertising business and related industries to the example of Kvitka Tsysyk’s achievements and honoring these achievements. After all, Kvitka Tsysyk is currently in Ukraine, apparently, the most glorified, honored figure in the advertising business. Receiving such recognition, immortalization in the names of streets, awards, museums, and creative contests is for many actors no less, and for some, much stronger than material reward, a stimulus for professional growth, hard work in the chosen business field.
EVENT AGENCIES PROMOTION WITH SMM TOOLS
Authors: Dіachenko Roksolana , Piddubna Nina
Published: August 2024

SMM is a driving force for business in any field today, and identifying the most effective social media marketing tools for a local event agency will enable other event firms to refresh their knowledge and choose the best options for promoting their business online.
Social media marketing is an important tool for creating a unique image of the company, attracting the target audience, and reaching a new level of business. In the context of a competitive market and information overload, the effective management of SMM tools allows businesses and agencies to stand out, create the necessary image, and ensure successful communication with their audience.
The study of this issue is strategically important for practitioners and advertisers because it will contribute to the disclosure of key principles and tools for building successful communication strategies.
In addition, there are already many different types of SMM on the Internet, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to choose among them the most effective ones for your own business. The work collects the most effective tools of social media marketing, and most of them are applied to a real event agency that is in a state of «market renewal» of cultural and mass activity. Therefore, studying event agency promotion through SMM tools will be helpful for modern event business.
Using methods of abstraction and classification, SMM was defined as such and divided into types. The analysis of literary sources contributed to determining the currently relevant tools of social media marketing. A comparative analysis was conducted to determine the strengths and weaknesses of SMM. A practical experiment was used to determine how SMM tools work.
The social media marketing tools used in the work aim to maximize the audience’s interaction and interest, increase awareness of the event agency, stimulate sales, and increase the firm’s financial interest. One of the critical aspects of engaging these strategies is the importance of using various SMM tools in an integrated manner. Each tool has an important role in forming a successful PR campaign, from press conferences to active campaigns on social networks.
Regeneration of peripheral neighborhoods: sustainable development and local identity
Authors: de Oliveira Gabriel Fernando , Bock Vanessa , Nerbas Patrícia de Freitas
Published: August 2024

Sustainable strategies, if adapted to the identity of each location, can contribute to the socioenvironmental regeneration of neighborhoods with socially vulnerable populations. In this context, the main objective of this study is to identify and systematize the urban design standards, proposed in the book A Language of Patterns, relating them to the Sustainable Development Goals. Proposing a case study in the Santos Dumont neighborhood in São Leopoldo, focusing on its Special Areas of Social Interest. The purpose is to select those that can be applied, adapting them to the local context. The results aim to contribute to the socio-environmental regeneration of the neighborhood.
In-between the child and the city: fears and affection
Authors: Barros Paula , Diniz Anna Pires , Sanches Marcela Rodrigues de Almeida , Santos Mariana Protázio
Published: August 2024

Free movement through quality urban environments is essential for children's full development. The gradual decline of independent child mobility––children's exploration of their residential surroundings without adult supervision––in several countries has therefore worried public authorities. Given the scarcity of studies addressing this urban issue, qualitative research was carried out with children, between 6 and 12 years old (incomplete), in the city of Belo Horizonte (Brazil). This study aimed to explore, from children's perspectives, which aspects impact the quality of the urban experience and, therefore, independent child mobility. The generation of data by the children involved the application of interviews, drawing and photo-elicitation. Inductive thematic analysis and triangulation were used for qualitative data analysis and validation of results, respectively. It was found that despite different fears permeating children's urban experience, they have been able to perceive and update positive affordances of an emotional, functional and social nature.
Analysis of multifamily housing units in the neighborhood with a positive climate: The case of Pedra Branca, SC/BR
Authors: Fonseca Natália de Lima Vinagre , Castelbranco Antonio , Mourão Joana Fazenda , de Andrade Tarciana Araújo Brito
Published: August 2024

In the face of the global climate crisis, it is urgent to carry out actions that collaborate with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, in order to achieve the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. In this sense, it was necessary to analyze buildings in sustainable climate-positive neighborhoods, since energy consumption contributes to 36% of total emissions, and buildings represent a significant portion of direct and indirect emissions [23, 24], so it is intended to stimulate energy efficiency and self-sufficiency of these. This article uses the case study to analyze the formal structure, spatial distribution and sustainable strategies of the housing units in the Pedra Branca-SC-BR neighborhood, based on the methodology of Brandão and Schneider. From the study, to identify the existing floor plan patterns, it was found that the units are mostly composed of three bedrooms, two and four bathrooms and toilets, as well as there is partial integration between the kitchen and service areas, the integral option is a minority. From the analysis, it is understood that corridor plants are the ones that best contribute to the sustainability and quality of the internal space. It was found that although the other configurations did not contribute directly to cross ventilation, there was a concern with environmental comfort and passive strategies.
Application of blast furnace slag in compacted earth mixtures in the context of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul/BR
Authors: Gisoato Aline Ferreira , Latosinski Karina , Yuba Andrea Naguissa
Published: August 2024

In order to understand the effects of adding blast furnace slag to alkali-activated compacted earth mixtures for construction purposes (rammed earth), this study aims to evaluate samples in terms of mechanical strength and the formation of efflorescence. The study is justified by the extraction of iron ore in Mato Grosso do Sul and the production of steel waste in the region, as well as providing alternatives to the use of Portland cement, which is known to have a high environmental impact. As a result, significant proportions were identified for the combined composition of local soil, slag and alkaline activators, indicating the feasibility of applying this solution.
Modelo Kairós preventivo para educación básica y bachillerato
Authors: Chamorro Álvaro Javier , Rodríguez Rodríguez Alba Raquel , Rodríguez Rodríguez Diana Isabel , Salto Cubillos Mónica Alexandra
Published: August 2024

El presente estudio propone el modelo Kairós preventivo como una nueva perspectiva integral para prevenir el consumo de sustancias ilícitas en estudiantes de educación básica y bachillerato. Su fundamento radica en fortalecer la motivación intrínseca a través de factores protectores y el desarrollo de la inteligencia espiritual, permitiendo a los estudiantes tomar decisiones adecuadas en el momento oportuno. El objetivo es caracterizar este modelo desde una perspectiva teleológica y psicológica. La metodología se enmarca en un enfoque cualitativo, de carácter documental retrospectivo basado en una revisión bibliográfica. Los resultados más relevantes se centran en conceptualizar e interpretar el modelo, destacando la importancia de la libertad, responsabilidad, autodeterminación y espiritualidad en la toma de decisiones. Además, se enfatiza el papel de la escuela y la familia como acompañantes en el proceso formativo. En conclusión, el modelo Kairós preventivo propone una nueva forma integral de abordar la prevención de adicciones, promoviendo el desarrollo personal y el fortalecimiento de valores que contribuyan a la construcción de una nueva humanidad.
A review of Green hydrogen production and the obstacles to hydrogen green economy
Authors: Anthony Chukwuemeka Okonicha  , Christopher Ikechukwu Okwuanaso
Published: August 2024

The Energy sector, a significant contributor to greenhouse emissions due to its reliance on fossil energy sources, is on the brink of a significant transformation. However, there is hope on the horizon. Hydrogen is leading the charge in the energy industry's decarbonisation processes with its cleaner and more sustainable features. The adoption of Hydrogen could pave the way for a global energy transition towards a carbon-neutral society. Green Hydrogen, in particular, holds immense promise. It can facilitate the shift to clean and renewable energy while ensuring the reliability and sustainability of power grids, inspiring a sustainable and carbon-neutral future for the energy industry. Moreover, Hydrogen, with its potential to displace fossil fuels in various industries as an energy source, has sparked a growing demand for hydrogen supply chain management structures. This versatility is the recipe for economic development. However, there are significant obstacles to implementing a cleaner Hydrogen economy in Nigeria, such as the high production costs of green Hydrogen and the need for substantial development of specific technologies. This review article will delve into these obstacles and assess potential solutions.
Response of N uptake, N-total and yield of sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt) due to fertilization with granulated solid organic fertilizer and NPK in Inceptisol soil
Authors: Dirga Sapta Sara  , Emma Trinurani Sofyan
Published: August 2024

Sweet corn productivity is greatly influenced by proper cultivation techniques, of which fertilization is one of the main factors. Effective fertilization not only supports plant growth but also affects nutrient uptake and yield. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of granulated solid organic fertilizer and NPK fertilizer on nitrogen (N) uptake, soil N-total content, and sweet corn yield in Inceptisol soil. The research was conducted from February to June 2024 at the Experimental Field, Faculty of Agriculture, Padjadjaran University with treatments including control, NPK fertilizer, and various combinations of granular organic fertilizer and NPK. The results showed that the combination of granule organic fertilizer and NPK significantly increased nitrogen uptake and N-total content in the soil compared to the single NPK application. In addition, sweet corn yield, as measured by cob weight per plant, per plot, and per hectare, also increased significantly with the fertilizer combination treatment. This study supports the use of fertilization strategies that integrate organic and inorganic fertilizers as an effective way to increase sweet corn productivity on soils with limited fertility, such as Inceptisol. The application of a combination of 1 NPK + 1 granulated organic fertilizer was the best combination in increasing N uptake, N-total and sweet corn yield.
Public diplomacy of Türkiye in the Balkans: From the perspective of natural position
Authors: Mevludin Ibish
Published: August 2024

In the diplomacy and international relations of the 21st century, the influence and importance of an effective and efficient use of soft power and public diplomacy is crucial for states in realizing certain aims in the international stage. The constructive utilization of soft power tools through the acknowledgment of capabilities, in other words, playing to their strengths, is very important for states in order to gain maximum benefits from their actions in the international stage. The concept of Natural Position assumes a crucial role in detecting and materializing a state’s strengths towards a certain region and will be utilized as a framework for the focus of this paper. This paper will focus on the approach of Türkiye within this context in the Balkans, designating specific cases in which we can detect the active use of soft power in that region, the importance of Türkiye’s natural position within the Balkans and how this position has and can be utilized as a strong foundation for broadening Türkiye’s influence in the Balkans, even further. The paper will go through the theoretical frameworks of soft power, public diplomacy and the concept of natural position, analyzing the crucial role of Türkiye in the Balkans and its approach in soft power towards the region, emphasizing its strengths in the region via elements within the concept of Natural Position.
Urban recreational green spaces dynamics and implications in the Bonaberi Neighbourhood of Douala IV Municipality, Cameroon
Authors: Egbenchong Ruth Eneke  , Nformi Beatrice Maluh
Published: August 2024

Globally, urban recreational green spaces constitute a major environmental resource of urban landscapes. These greeneries are suffering from shrinkages and transformations due to pressures on more urban land needed for housing, commercial and industrial purposes and uncontrolled urbanization. This study was conducted to assess the spatiotemporal variations and extent of transformations within the urban green spaces and their associated implications in the Bonaberi neighbourhood of Douala IV Municipality. To achieve this, empirical data was collected through field visits, in-depth interviews with urban authorities and mapping of urban green spaces for 2003 and 2022. Two hundred inhabitants were purposively sampled while local council authorities and other stakeholders were interviewed in the Douala IV Municipality. This was complemented by secondary data obtained from the Douala Urban Council. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques and results revealed that the rapid transformation and decrease of urban green spaces in terms of spatiotemporal nature is a function of expansion and uncontrolled urban settlements. The shrinkage in urban green spaces in the Douala IV municipality has resulted in loss of biodiversity, increase in urban heat islands, atmospheric pollution, unattractiveness of the environment, crimes, mental and physical health issues. This was x-rayed by the poorly arranged green spaces, littered with wastes and having multiple paths used by motorists, pedestrians and vendor activities. This study concludes that greeneries remain a vital environmental resource, thus, recommending effective application of planning policies to restrict their encroachment. Additionally, greeneries should be treated among the top priorities of the development agenda of urban planning authorities as enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goal 11.
OECD ÜLKELERİNDE İŞGÜCÜ PİYASASI POLİTİKASI UYGULAMALARI
Authors: Çidem Turan , Şentürk İsmail
Published: August 2024

Bu çalışmada, Ekonomik İşbirliği ve Kalkınma Örgütü (OECD) ülkelerinde işgücü piyasası politikalarının yıllara göre değişimi incelenmiştir. Çalışmada kullanılan veriler OECD veri tabanından elde edilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda ele alınan yıllar itibariyle OECD ülkelerinde pasif işgücü piyasası politikaları (PİPP) harcamalarının Gayri Safi Yurtiçi Hasılaya (GSYİH) oranının aktif işgücü piyasası politikaları (AİPP) harcamalarının GSYİH’ya oranına göre daha fazla olduğu gözlenmiştir. Ayrıca PİPP katılımcılarının işgücüne oranının AİPP katılımcılarının işgücüne oranına göre daha fazla olduğu ve AİPP ve PİPP katılımcılarının işgücüne oranının zamanla arttığı görülmüştür. Ana kategoriler bazında yapılan inceleme sonucunda ise AİPP kapsamında uygulanan kamu istihdam hizmetleri ve yönetimi harcamalarının diğer kategorilere göre ve PİPP kapsamında uygulanan işsizlere gelir yardımı ve desteği harcamalarının erken emekliliğe göre GSYİH’ya oranının daha fazla olduğu gözlenirken, AİPP kapsamında uygulanan mesleki eğitim programları ile ücret sübvansiyonlarına katılanların diğer kategorilere göre ve PİPP kapsamında uygulanan işsizlere gelir yardımı ve desteğine katılanların ise erken emekliliğe göre işgücüne oranının daha fazla olduğu gözlenmiştir.
Analysis of Mathematical Representation Capabilities in Geometry Materials Assisted by Geogebra Applications
Authors: Hidayat Yandi Wahyu , Pramuditya Surya Amami , Aminah Neneng
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the ability of mathematical representation of students in geometry material after learning with the help of GeoGebra. This research is motivated by students' difficulty in interpreting geometric shapes. This research is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The subjects in this study were 3 (three) class XII students who had obtained three-dimensional material with the help of GeoGebra applications. Researchers carry out the data collection process by providing mathematical representation ability test questions, conducting interviews, and taking documentation. The data obtained in this study were analyzed using specialized triangulation-checking techniques. Based on the results of data analysis and the effects of interviews with all research subjects, it can be concluded that learning geometry with the help of GeoGebra applications can improve mathematical representation capabilities. Three mathematical representation abilities, namely visual representation, equation or expression, and written words or texts, are possessed by students after learning geometry with the help of GeoGebra applications.
Employee Performance Of Hotel Tampiarto Plaza Probolinggo Influenced By The Dimensions Of Motivation
Authors: Hermawan Dedi Joko
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine how the dimensions of motivation affect employee performance at the plaza hotel located in the city of probolinggo both simultaneously and partially. this study uses a quantitative descriptive approach with five variables contained in the dimensions of motivation. the number of samples in this study were 39 employees registered at the Tampiarto plaza probolinggo hotel, the researchers used the entire number of employees using the sampling technique, namely saturated sampling. the data collection method used in this study was a questionnaire measured by a Likert scale and validity and reliability testing. data processing using the SPSS version 22 program as a multiple linear analysis test tool, F test, and T test. the results of the study prove that the dimensions of motivation affect the performance of employees of the tampiarto plaza probolinggo hotel both simultaneously and partially. partially physiological needs affect employee performance, a sense of security affects employee performance, social needs affect employee performance, self-esteem or recognition affects employee performance, and self-actualization affects employee performance. while simultaneously proving that five variables in the dimensions of motivation affect employee performance.
Peran Kepala Sekolah Sebagai Supervisor untuk Meningkatkan Profesionalisme Guru di SD Islam Ma’arif An Nahar
Authors: Khunaifi A'an Yusuf , Setiawan Tri Adi
Published: August 2024

The principal as the person responsible for the success of the school must be able to complete it. The responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising and conducting all learning activities in schools must fall under the purview of principles. To achieve the above objectives, researchers here use a qualitative descriptive research approach. The informant subjects involved in this study were the principal and some of the teachers. The data collection method is by observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis used consisted of data reduction, information gathering and drawing conclusions. The results showed that (1) the school principal plans before supervising, such as making plans for what needs to be supervised and making schedules. (2) The school principal supervises at any time, namely by controlling and connecting from CCTV, class visits. (3) The principal also listens and follows up on teachers who are not optimal and meet professional teacher standards.
School Based Management: A Strategy to Improve the Quality of Education
Authors: Hasnadi  , Sudibyo Hanung , Zikriati
Published: August 2024

Schools have their own challenges and problems that have an impact on differences in the quality of educational goals achieved. This article aims to analyze and describe School-Based Management (SBM) as a school quality improvement concept. This article uses a literature review approach. The SBM concept offers schools autonomy to provide flexibility to schools in the context of equal distribution of education, manage all school resources, make and determine school policies, create independence, increase community participation, develop schools according to the demands and needs of the local community. so that educational goals can be achieved. School responsibilities in implementing SBM as a school quality improvement concept include; teaching and learning process, planning and evaluation of school programs, curriculum management, education and education personnel, school facilities and infrastructure, financing, student services, school relations with the community, and school climate. The principles of SBM implementation are the principles of openness, independence, fairness, partnership, accountability, participatory, democratic, efficiency and quality-oriented. Therefore, education managers must be able to make SBM as a concept to improve the quality of education based on the circumstances, needs and demands of the school environment.
Effects of Acid Pre-Treatment on Removal of Organic and Inorganic Substances from Black Tilapia Bones and Scales
Authors:   Segi University, Sockalingam Kanageswary , Abdullah Hasan Zuhudi ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Idris Maizlinda Izwana ,   Segi University
Published: August 2024

Fish bones and scales are good sources of gelatin. However, high mineral content in bones and scales often lead to low quality gelatin with high percentage of ash. Therefore, pre-treatment with acid prior to gelatin extraction is necessary. Black tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) bones and scales were subjected to Hydrochloric (HCl) acid of 0.6 M to 1.4 M for 0 to 32 hr. The suitable pre-treatment conditions were determined using percentage of ash removed and loss of protein from the samples. Results obtained indicate, 99.86 % and 99.84 % of ash can be removed from bones and scales, with 1.4 M HCl (32 hr) and 1.0 M HCl (10 hr), respectively. Further analysis with UV-Vis revealed that, excessive protein breakdown starts to occur at 1.0 M (32 hr) and 0.6 M (12 hr), in bones and scales, respectively. The data suggest using pre-treatment conditions lower than the above to avoid protein loss which may lead to low gelatin yield.