bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Ozone Therapy Stimulation on Diabetes Wound Healing Process
Authors: Rizky Anan , Tanjung Dudut , Khairunnisa Khairunnisa
Published: March 2024

Health problems that are currently developing include diabetes mellitus (DM) with various complications including diabetic ulcers. Diabetic ulcers are the main cause of prolonged pain and even amputation in DM patients. Diabetic wounds are a complication of diabetes that often occurs in the extremities, increasing morbidity and lessens the patient's personal satisfaction. Ozone therapy is one method used to speed up the healing process for diabetic ulcers. This study plans to examine the impact of ozone treatment feeling on diabetic injury mending. The exploration strategy utilizes a semi exploratory technique with a pretest and posttest non-identical benchmark group plan. The testing strategy is a non-likelihood inspecting method.The population in this study were all patients suffering from diabetic wounds who received wound care at the Edwcare clinic in Langsa city.  The respondents of this study were patients suffering from diabetic wounds who received wound care at the Edwacare wound care center in Langsa City, Indonesia  consisting of 28 respondents who received modern wound care dressings and 28 respondents received wound care combined with modern dressings and ozone therapy. The research instrument for assessing wound severity used the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool. Data analysis used the Friedman and Kruskal Wallis tests. Based on the research results, it was found that there was a more significant effect between wound care using a combination of modern dressings and ozone therapy with a Mean Rank value of 39.75 compared to wound care that only received modern dressing wound care with a Mean Rank value of 17.25 with a value of p -value <0.05. The conclusion is that the effect of ozone stimulation significantly influences the healing process of diabetic wounds and is recommended as a nursing intervention that can be applied in treating diabetic wounds.

Keywords:  Diabetes mellitus, diabetic wounds, ozone therapy, stimulation
Family Support Affect Bonding Attachment of Baby and Adolescent Mother
Authors: Puspasari Jehan , Larasati Lela , Winarti Retno
Published: March 2024

A AbstractThe transition to parenthood can be difficult for adolescent. The birth of a baby causes a fundamental challenge to the interaction structure that has been formed. Mothers have a very important role in improving health status, especially in terms of monitoring the growth and development of babies. Unpreparedness in carrying out her new role as a mother can cause frustration and perceive her baby as a nuisance and can be psychological disorders such as postpartum depression or postpartum blues, thereby reducing the bond between mother and baby. This study used a cross-sectional method with a purposive sampling technique on 106 respondents. The results of univariate analysis showed that the average age of teenage mothers was 18 years, marital status was married (90.56%), last education was high school (81.14%), the baby's temperament was difficult (66.9%) and the mother's psychosocial condition was not at risk (54%). Bivariate analysis shows that family support influences the bond between babies and adolescent mothers, with informational support of 86.1%, instrument support of 90%, emotional support of 76.5% and appreciation support of 78.2%. The results of this study it can be concluded, the good family support, can affect the better of bonding attachment between mother and baby.Keywords:  Adolescent Mothers, Family Support, Bonding Attachment
Pengaruh Rasio Profitabilitas (NPM, ROA, Dan ROE) Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan Pada PT. Blue Bird, Tbk Yang Terdaftar di Bursa EfekIndonesia Tahun 2017-2022
Authors: Oktavia Anisya Rahma , Pratiwi Ni Made Ida , Nasution Ute Chairuz M.
Published: March 2024

Many companies in Indonesia compete in an increasingly competitive business world to make a profit. One of them is a company in the field of reliable and trusted transportation services, namely PT. Bluebird, Tbk. Currently, the competition of transportation service companies is growing very rapidly. The emergence of competitors forces the company to improve its financial performance. Company PT. Bluebird, Tbk experienced a decrease in revenue. The decline in revenue makes the company must think about the sustainability of its financial performance and think about strategies that will be applied for the sustainability of its business. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of profitability ratio (NPM, ROA, ROE) on the Company's Financial Performance at PT. Blue Bird, Tbk Listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2022. In previous research, it was stated that there is an industry standard value profitability ratio that affects financial performance. The industry standard value for NPM > 5%, ROA > 9%, and ROE > 15%. If the value of NPM, ROA, and ROE is more than the same as the average value, the company can manage financial performance management well, and vice versa. The results of this study provide the fact that the profitability ratio that affects the financial performance of PT. Blue Bird, Tbk is NPM. The result of the average percentage of NPM value of PT. Bluebird points out that more sales have an impact on the company's net profit, which means the company's financial performance is also better. Meanwhile, the profitability ratio of ROA and ROE does not affect the financial performance of PT. Blue Bird, Tbk. This is because the company in managing its total assets and equity has not been able to improve its financial performance.
Erotisme Sebagai Bentuk Dominasi Maskulin dalam Novel Adam Hawa Karya Muhidin M Dahlan
Authors: Putri Rahmin Meilani
Published: March 2024

Sexuality is a form of physical communication between men and women. Through sexual acts, both can show the dominant position between masculine and/or feminine. This research aims to outline issues related to the roles of men and women in terms of sexuality and identify which of the two is more dominant. The research method used is qualitative research with literature study. Primary data is obtained from the object of research, namely the novel Adam Hawa and secondary data is obtained by researchers from various sources considered relevant to this research. This research uses feminism theory with a masculine domination perspective. This study found that some of the erotic acts found allow women to be more dominant than men. But in fact, the dominance is not absolute because in reality men are still superior or dominant than women. Maia managed to conquer Idris and dominate their sexual relationship. Even with Adam, Maia successfully achieved revenge for her heartache. However, Maia's success is inseparable from the role of men, that the presence of Marfu'ah (Maia's child) is the fruit of her sexual actions with Idris (male).
Integrasi Penggunaan Perangkat Puitis Berbasis Web Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Menulis Kreatif Puisi Berbahasa Inggris
Authors: Rizal Sarif Syamsu
Published: March 2024

The impact of advances in technology and information, one viral phenomenon "Liberating Learning Styles and Talent Interests of Learners" in this digital era, encourages the integration of various information technology applications in the learning process. One of them is using daring learning tools in the education process. Therefore, this research is entitled "Integration of the Use of Web-Based Poetic Devices as a Learning Media for Creative Writing of English Poetry" This research method is Research and Development is used to find a Model of Creative Writing of English Poetry Using Web-Based Poetic Devices and Simulations. The research results in the form of scientific knowledge concepts about poetry and poetry writing, introduction and application of the use of web-based daring poetic tools, models, methods, and steps of web-based daring poetic tools in poetry writing, and simulations of writing English poetry are four findings that will be discussed in detail in the discussion. The discussion in the study consists of Scientific Concepts of Poetry and Poetry Writing, Introduction and Application of the Use of Web-Based Daring Poetic Device Tools, Models, Methods, and Steps of Using Web-Based Poetic Device Tools, and Simulation of Writing English Poetry Using Web-Based Poetic Device Tools.
The Implementation Of Project-Based Learning On Teaching English Writing In Merdeka Curriculum Of Seventh Students At Smp Islam Al-Azhar Kedung
Authors: Qothrunada Alisah , Putri Aprilia Riyana
Published: March 2024

Students find writing to be a most difficult talent to master because it takes longer to develop and often causes issues for them. Project-based learning is provided to address current writing issues. Certain experts contend that project-based learning (PBL) possesses the capacity to inspire students to learn new things through their assignments. This study of project-based learning is being utilized to teach writing. The goal of the research does not equate to utilizing Project-Based Learning (PBL) in the Merdeka Curriculum to teach English writing. This study's research design combines classroom action research with qualitative research methodologies. Researchers employ interviews, field notes, and observation as tools. 28 pupils from Al-Azhar Islamic Middle School in Kedung's class VII A participated in this study. According to research data, students' writing skills scored an average of 66 out of 75 in cycle 1, with the highest possible score of 75. In the second cycle, students' writing ability increased to an average of 75, with a maximum score of 74. Consequently, it was discovered that a project-based learning approach to teaching writing is being implemented. This is evident from the students' replies when this strategy was applied; they actively participated in the learning process and had good comments about the method. Project-based learning (PBL) has been demonstrated to improve students' writing. In addition, students work on real-world problems and provide solutions as part of the assignments. Put differently, this project possesses the capacity to foster students' critical thinking skills and provide them with a sense of purpose.
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT OF THE SOUTH SULAWESI PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BASED ON THE VALUE FOR MONEY PRINCIPLE
Authors: Firmansyah Amrie , Praptama Galih Satriya , Gistiani Tyara Laritza
Published: March 2024

Measuring the public sector performance is an important matter to be implemented to assess the success of local financial management and promote public accountability. This research was conducted to review the Province of South Sulawesi's financial performance, which is the research object for 2017 to 2021. The method applied in this study is a quantitative approach using a mathematical ratio, namely value for money (VFM), or the 3E concept, namely economic, efficiency, and effectiveness. Meanwhile, this research utilizes secondary data from the local government budget (Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah/APBD) data published by the Directorate General of Fiscal Balance, Ministry of Finance. The study results show that the Provincial Government of South Sulawesi's financial performance still needs to be more economical and efficient. However, it has effectively managed its local government budget.
Today’s style of publication in the press and the new experience of its classification
Authors: Arican Osman
Published: March 2024

Language and style are terms that are often used interchangeably but they should be considered as two fundamentally different elements. While it existed, the language indirectly or directly limited its own form and thought side, and while it was used, it included social and communication areas. The language phenomenon alone represents a field, but the use of language in different areas creates the styles of language use. As a result, the classification review has been evaluated and taking into account the changes, there is an attemption a new classification of press release style.
The research of the artistic and aesthetic characteristics of folk dance in the Tang Dynasty
Authors: Chunjiao Wang
Published: March 2024

The Tang Dynasty achieved the prosperity of feudal society and national power and formed a unique style that contributed to the development of dance. The purpose of this article is to study the artistic and aesthetic features of folk dance of the Tang Dynasty.
Historical formation of Karl Marx’s thought of state governance
Authors: Xingyu Chen
Published: March 2024

K. Marx's thought of national governance is an important part of Marxist theory and the ideological source and theoretical basis of Socialism. This study attempts to restore the overall picture of the formation of Marx's national governance thought in history, deeply and carefully discuss the theoretical basis, practical basis and historical origin of Marx's national governance thought.
Development of China’s river chief system in transboundary basins from the perspective of conceptual history
Authors: Kailun Chen
Published: March 2024

The implementation of the river chief system (RCS) in China is a key move to solve its complex water problems and sustain healthy rivers and lakes. The article considers the Weishan Lake project as an innovative way to develop RCS in transboundary basins: it draws on the underlying international practice experience in transboundary river/lake water environment governance.
A study on the style elements of Chinese native 3D-animation movies and their health education significance
Authors: Hongjiong Qiu
Published: March 2024

With the advent of the 21st century, the widespread introduction of media technologies and the transformation of the education system have led to a change in educational concepts in the field of cinema in China. This article is addressed to the theory of ecological systems; a social network model was created to synthesize the practice of aesthetic education in the field of cinema with the needs of the school and society at the micro-, meso- and macro-ecological levels; the features of the influence of three animated films in Chinese on aesthetic education are studied. The article analyzes the functions of aesthetic education and features of films in the modern era.
The discourse of the paranormal in the culture of the Perestroika era (based on diary materials)
Authors: Van Haaske Lejonis
Published: March 2024

The problem of the spread of paranormal discourse in Russia in the late 1980s early 1990s is considered. Referring to the diary entries of contemporaries, the author identifies the main components of the paranormal discourse and the reaction to it. Paranormal phenomena in the perception of Perestroika contemporaries are considered as part of the general cultural background during the global transformation and often include eschatological components.
Conflict in the South Atlantics: geopolitical aspect
Authors: Kazakov Vladimir
Published: March 2024

The article examines the South Atlantic Conflict the Falklands (Malvinas) War between Great Britain and Argentina in 1982 in terms of geopolitics as the military regime in Argentina (1976-1983) considered that geopolitical motives were very important in foreign policy. According to military elite the South Atlantic was an ocean of increasing strategic and the growing economic importance. The Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands were much more than islands for Argentina. They represented the basis of her maritime domain and had economic importance due to their wealth in fish, oil and minerals. Without access to the South Atlantic it would not be possible far Argentina to transform into regional power. This was the reason that made Argentina occupy the islands on April 2,1982.
The fleet of the Sarapul’s Gortop in 1932–1956
Authors: Mitiukov Nikolay , Faizullin Rinat , Kim Yuriy
Published: March 2024

Prior to the massive usage of central heating systems in cities, the service of supplying cities with fuel (gortop) was one of the critical sectors of the housing and communal services. Due to the convenience of transportingfirewood along large rivers, the gortops of river cities usually had their own fleet. The object of research in this work is the fleet of the Sarapul's Gortop.
Women and the Olympic Games: trends and problems of modern women’s sports
Authors: Guang Yang , Lai Wei
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the consideration of issues related to women's participation in the Olympic Games in history and modern world. Special attention is paid to the analysis of sociological researches aimed at the identification of problematic aspects of women's sports at the Olympic Games. The authors analyze the tendencies of the influence of feminist movement on the development of the women's participation in the Olympic movement and sports equality, the development of traditionally female and “non-female" sports. It is shown that the development of feminism rhetoric in sports has negative consequences for the social status of female athletes and changes the ideas on the sports ideals.
The impact of health policy on the role of pharmacists in HIV prevention and transmission
Authors: Bodine Christine , Mehrotra Pankaj
Published: March 2024

A virus is an acellular pathogen dependent on host materials to replicate. HIV is an enveloped retrovirus that can cause serious illness in infected individuals, leading to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) if left untreated. In the United States, HIV presents a public health challenge, with an estimated prevalence of 1.2 million individuals infected by AIDs in the population. Health science policies are strategies that can be implemented into healthcare to prevent pathogen transmission and reduce disease burden. Health policies aimed at reducing the transmission of HIV vary across states, with some states enacting policies and legislation to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice. These policies aim to increase patient accessibility to HIV PrEP, a pharmacologic form of HIV prophylaxis used to prevent HIV transmission. Further analysis and research of these policies are necessary to optimize the safety and effectiveness of pharmacist-led HIV PrEP dissemination.
Normative Grip Strength Reference Values for the Squegg® Smart Dynamometer and Hand Grip Trainer
Authors: Varadarajan Kartik Mangudi , Agnihotri Ajinkya , Gunjan Saket , Verma Sunanda , Tsui Winnie , Francis Gabriella
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Grip strength measurement is crucial for assessing hand dysfunction and health status. Weakgrip strength is linked to various health issues and reduced quality of life, particularly in older adults. Traditional analog assessment methods pose challenges, including limited accessibility and technological constraints. The Squegg® Smart Dynamometer offers a solution by providing a user-friendly device with Bluetooth connectivity, combined with a mobile application, for remote monitoring and training of grip strength. Studies have shown its reliability and validity compared to the gold standard Jamar dynamometer. This study aims to establish normative reference values for Squegg grip strength across different age groups and compare them with existing literature.Methods: De-identified data from users performing self-guided grip strength assessments were utilizedfor the study. Each evaluation comprised three trials, with users instructed to follow standardized procedures via the Squegg Core application. Users also had ability to repeat trials if they so desired. Data filtering excluded users with missing or outlier data, resulting in grip strength data from 502 users being included in final analysis. A qualitative comparison of Squegg maximal grip strength values with literature involved screening 352 studies, with 14 selected for final comparison based on predefined criteria.Results: Analysis of 502 individuals' Squegg grip strength data revealed statistically significant effects of age, sex, and hand dominance (p ≤ 0.0038). Grip strength decreased with age, especially after 40-50 years, with females exhibiting ~26% lower strength than males across all ages. Additionally, a slight difference (~5-6%) was noted between dominant and non-dominant sides. Qualitative comparison to 14 studies showed Squegg grip strength trends aligning with those from literature, particularly for females, with values for males being slightly lower.Conclusion: This study presents normative values for maximal grip strength using the Squegg® Smart Dynamometer, which align with trends observed for other devices. Females exhibited lower maximal grip strength than males, with strength declining quadratically with age for both sexes. These findings, coupled with prior validation studies, support the Squegg® as a reliable tool for assessing hand impairment severity and tracking rehabilitation progress.
The quantifying of consciousness
Authors: Wilson Jonathan Jared
Published: March 2024

The Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch-OR) theory proposes that consciousness arises from quantum processes in microtubules within neurons. However, the theory has faced challenges due to the lack of empirical evidence supporting its claims. In this study, we present a novel approach to validate the Orch-OR theory by integrating total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy and kymograph analysis data with relevant datasets from the OpenNeuro platform. Our results provide strong empirical support for the key predictions of the Orch-OR theory, demonstrating the presence of quantum processes in microtubules and their correlation with conscious states. This interdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between theoretical quantum neuroscience and empirical observations, paving the way for a more comprehensive understanding of the nature of consciousness.
Trust in Climate Scientists and Political Ideology: A 26-Country Analysis
Authors: Remsö Amanda , Schmidt Justus , Geiger Sandra Jeanette , Većkalov Bojana , Krajnc Živa , Laughton Isobel , Shavgulidze Mariam , Renström Emma , Ruggeri Kai
Published: March 2024

Trust in climate scientists is critical for public awareness about climate change and engagement in climate change mitigation actions. Previous research has shown that right-wing political ideology is associated with lower trust in climate scientists. However, much of this research has focused primarily on Western, Anglophone countries, raising questions about the generalizability of this relationship across countries. To address this gap in our preregistered study, we analyze cross-sectional, secondary data across 26 countries from all inhabited continents (n = 10,641). While the results indicate generally high levels of trust, individuals with a stronger right-leaning (vs. left-leaning) political ideology reported lower trust in climate scientists. This relationship was more pronounced among individuals with higher education, although the effect size was small and uncertain. Furthermore, the relationship between ideology and trust was stronger in Anglophone countries (vs. non-Anglophone countries). Additionally, exploratory analyses showed that the relationship between ideology and trust was also stronger in countries with a higher democracy index and gross domestic product per capita. In sum, to increase overall public trust in climate scientists, climate change communication strategies can target more right-leaning communities across most studied countries, as trust in climate scientists is generally lower among these groups.
Predictors of the Frequency and Success of Wild Meat Hunting Trips and Carcass Prices in an African Biodiversity Hotspot
Authors: Emogor Charles Agbor , Ingram Daniel J. , Balmford Andrew , Fletcher Robert J. , Detoeuf Diane , Balmford Ben , Agbor Dan O. , Coad Lauren
Published: March 2024

Hunting wild animals for food and income, which is pervasive across tropical regions, drives biodiversity loss. Interventions to promote the sustainability of wild meat harvesting require information on hunter behavior. Here we monitored the hunting activities of 33 hunters in SE Nigeria over three years (1,106 hunter-months) to identify correlates of a) the probability of initiating a hunting trip on any given day; b) trip success – whether an animal was caught, and if so, how many; and c) carcass price. We found a higher probability of initiating a trip during periods with bright moon phases and in peak agriculture season. Hunters were more likely to catch at least one animal when there was less rainfall and on shorter hunting trips. However, among successful trips, the number of animals caught increased with trip duration. Taken together, these results suggest hunters set themselves a minimum target of not returning empty-handed rather than optimally adjusting their hunting effort. Lastly, the carcass price per kg of a species’ meat increased with its palatability but decreased with mass, with the fall in price observed to be greater for rarely caught, smaller-bodied animals than more frequently caught animals. Our results provide deeper insights into the behavioral plasticity of wild meat hunters.
‘What Destroys a Person When that Person Appears to Be Destroying Himself?’ Intrapolitical Discourses on r/SuicideWatch
Authors: Skeen Simone J. , Contreras Lexie M. , Culotta Aron
Published: March 2024

Passive suicidality is endured by 1 in 10 adults, yet remains understudied. Critical suicidology implicates oppressive societal hierarchies and cultural scripts in undermining human worth intra-psychically. The internalization of these systemic, “intrapolitical,” drivers of hopelessness may represent a key pathway to suicidal ideation. We fine-tuned theoretically grounded pretrained BERT and DistilBERT models to detect expressions of perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, self-hatred, and loneliness among 163,498 r/SuicideWatch posts spanning 2021–2022. Embracing a radically reflexive methodology, which highlights and interrogates investigator subjectivity amid the act of knowledge creation, thematic analysis among a 988-post subset isolated potential psychopolitical, or policy-contingent, determinants of suicidality: impossible expectations of accomplishment, physical beauty, and self-mastery; self-convictions of undeservingness of life, futurity, and emotional support; and the negligence and collapse of traditional caregiving institutions. Modeling post authors’ own comments as text covariates using TF-IDF representations, intrapolitical posts were shown to elicit lesser aggregate positive sentiment across their 569,959 direct-response comments. Nevertheless, these supportive dialogues often demonstrate implicit anti-suicidist practice, rejecting pathologizing lenses and acts of silencing, as an r/SuicideWatch-specific injunctive norm. We discuss the implications of over-specified theoretical subconstructs challenging the distributional hypothesis, and share insights and tensions surfaced during reflexive interrogation.
Optimally Irrational: The Good Reasons We Behave the Way We Do, by Lionel Page (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2022)
Authors: Collins Jason
Published: March 2024

Submitted version of a review of Optimally Irrational: The Good Reasons We Behave the Way We Do, by Lionel Page (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2022), published in Economic Record
What does lack of language lateralisation signify? Evidence of fluctuating asymmetry rather than hemispheric equipoise on non-lateralised tasks
Authors: Bishop Dorothy Vera Margaret
Published: March 2024

In a study of patterns of language laterality in left- and right-handers, Woodhead et al. (2021) noted that several tasks showed no bias to the left hemisphere in left-handed individuals. This might appear to suggest that these functions were mediated by the two hemispheres working together equally - what can be termed "hemispheric equipoise". Here, I consider an alternative possibility: that individuals show lateral bias on these tasks, but the bias can occur to either left or right. - a form of fluctuating asymmetry. Further analysis of the distributions of data from individuals in Woodhead et al is compared with simulated data. The pattern of results suggests that the impression of hemispheric equipoise may be an artefact of reliance on group data: even though the group mean does not differ from zero, a high proportion of individuals are biased to left or right.
A Tutorial for Conducting Intersectional Multilevel Analysis of Individual Heterogeneity and Discriminatory Accuracy (MAIHDA)
Authors: Evans Clare , Leckie George , Subramanian SV , Bell Andrew , Merlo Juan
Published: March 2024

Intersectional multilevel analysis of individual heterogeneity and discriminatory accuracy (I-MAIHDA) is an innovative approach for investigating inequalities, including intersectional inequalities in health, disease, psychosocial, socioeconomic, and other outcomes. I-MAIHDA and related MAIHDA approaches have conceptual and methodological advantages over conventional single-level regression analysis. By enabling the study of inequalities produced by numerous interlocking systems of marginalization and oppression, and by addressing many of the limitations of studying interactions in conventional analyses, intersectional MAIHDA provides a valuable analytical tool in social epidemiology, health psychology, precision medicine and public health, environmental justice, and beyond. The approach allows for estimation of average differences between intersectional strata (stratum inequalities), in-depth exploration of interaction effects, as well as decomposition of the total individual variation (heterogeneity) in individual outcomes within and between strata. Specific advice for conducting and interpreting MAIHDA models has been scattered across a burgeoning literature. We consolidate this knowledge into an accessible conceptual and applied tutorial for studying both continuous and binary individual outcomes. We emphasize I-MAIHDA in our illustration, however this tutorial is also informative for understanding related approaches, such as multicategorical MAIHDA, which has been proposed for use in clinical research and beyond. The tutorial will support readers who wish to perform their own analyses and those interested in expanding their understanding of the approach. To demonstrate the methodology, we provide step-by-step analytical advice and present an illustrative health application using simulated data. We provide the data and syntax to replicate all our analyses. Please cite this paper as: Evans, C.R., G. Leckie, S.V. Subramanian, A. Bell, & J. Merlo. (2024.). A Tutorial for Conducting Intersectional Multilevel Analysis of Individual Heterogeneity and Discriminatory Accuracy (MAIHDA). SSM - Population Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2024.101664
Indirect Influence: How Elite Attacks on Information Providers Affect Public Opinion Formation
Authors: Peterson Erik , Archer Allison Michelle Nam , Bhakta Kishan , IZUMISAWA SHO
Published: March 2024

Attacks from politicians can dramatically reduce public trust in sources of expertise and information. We consider the consequences of such criticism and argue that by shaping which information providers their supporters consider credible, politicians can exert indirect influence over public opinion formation. In two survey experiments that link elite criticism of the media to other outcomes, we show politicians who discredit a media outlet cause their supporters to avoid the targeted news source and perceive more bias in its coverage. Partisan attacks also reduce the subsequent effect of the news source's coverage on public opinion, although people are unable to fully discount information from sources they deem untrustworthy due to this rhetoric. Looking beyond direct means of elite influence such as positional cues and policy arguments, we show how harming the reputations of information providers allows politicians to indirectly influence the views of their supporters.
Subsidized housing: The Panacea to Canada’s Housing Affordability Issues?
Authors: Choi Kate H. , Soave Arabella
Published: March 2024

Canada is facing a housing affordability crisis. Various academics, policymakers, and stakeholders have underscored the need for more subsidized housing units. However, research on how increasing the stock of subsidized housing units affects the housing circumstances of Canadians remains rather limited. Using microdata from the 2021 Canadian Census, we compare children’s odds of having unaffordable, overcrowded, and inadequate housing by residence in subsidized housing and family structure. For children in two-parent families, living in subsidized housing is associated with lower odds of having unaffordable housing but higher odds of having inadequate and overcrowded housing. For all others, living in subsidized housing is associated with lower odds of having unaffordable, inadequate, and overcrowded housing. Our findings underscore the importance of increasing access to subsidized housing, building units that can better meet the housing needs of those with the greatest housing vulnerability, and targeting those with the most unmet needs.
Laboratory Risk Analysis in a Branch Hospital: The L-type Matrix
Authors: Kantaş Yılmaz Fatma , Karakuş Saadet
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Laboratory workers are often exposed to various risk factors, which can be classified as biological, physical, chemical, psychosocial, and ergonomic. This study aims to conduct a risk analysis in the workers of microbiology and biochemistry laboratories of a branch hospital in Istanbul, Türkiye to identify occupational health and safety risks and provide recommendations for measures to be taken.
Methods: The investigators conducted the risk analysis with a five-person team including occupational health and safety experts, a laboratory manager, and technicians. Risk assessments were performed using the L-type matrix 5x5 diagram. The level of risk was determined with the product of probability and severity.
Results: Risk analysis in the microbiology laboratory showed ten risk factors. Three of them had moderate level scores as following "working with xylene", “continuous standing work” and "insufficient free space". The remaining risks have low-risk scores, including "working in a noisy environment, "microscope light and ambient light", "working with blood", "working with feces", "non-ergonomic chairs", "insufficient airflow in the environment" and "continuous presence in a closed space". In the biochemistry laboratory, four were classified as moderate risk, including working in constant standing, exposure to bodily fluids, blood tests for bacteria and viruses and non-ergonomic furniture.
Conclusion: The priority should be to minimize the risks associated with contact with blood and body fluids. This could involve the implementation of strict safety measures and protocols, as well as providing appropriate personal protective equipment to all personnel who may encounter these fluids.
Micronuclei in the exfoliated oral epithelial cell: a cross-sectional study in Peruvian artisanal miners
Authors: Pizarro-Rojas Blanca , Rabanal-Sanchez Jhonatan , Soncco-Llulluy Fernando , Rosales-Rimache Jaime
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Artisanal mining in Peru is an activity that generates a risk of exposure to different compounds, among which mercury and particulate matter stand out. The use of laboratory indicators to assess genotoxicity induced by work activity is a priority need. Our objective was to determine the micronucleus count in buccal cells of artisanal miners in Peru during 2020.
Methods: We designed a cross-sectional study where 80 artisanal miners were evaluated who underwent scraping in the inner area of the cheek to obtain epithelial cells that were stained with Feulgen's staining, and micronuclei and nuclear alterations were identified on a count of 2000 cells.
Results: We found that the mean micronucleus count was 27.5±8.0 (CI95: 25.7 – 29.3, min. 15, max. 48). For the other nuclear alterations such as nucleoplasmic bridges, budding, and binucleation, only up to one alteration was evidenced for each total count. The number of years of work (p=0.004) and age (p<0.001) were the only variables associated with the micronucleus count.
Conclusion: The nuclear alterations in buccal cells of artisanal miners exposed to particulate material were micronuclei, nucleoplasmic bridges, budding, and binucleations, the most frequent being the presence of micronuclei, with a mean value of 27.5 micronuclei per 2000 cells counted.
Nepal’s Foreign Trade: Prospects and Problems
Authors: Upadhaya Surya
Published: March 2024

The aim of this article is to explore the situation of Nepal’s foreign trade, its significance, prospects of foreign trade expansion and problems with regard to international trade. The study is based on secondary data, collected from library and internet of last 11 years. Efforts have been made to detect the prospects as well as problems of Nepal’s foreign trade. This study keeps value in promoting foreign trade by finding the various possibilities and problems of Nepal’s foreign trade. It is found that Nepal’s foreign trade suffers from many problems such as open border, landlocked country, lack of trade diversification, high cost of production etc. causing trade deficit and has good prospects in different sectors such as hydro-electric, forest, mineral resources, tourism, etc. to develop and promote foreign trade. Among the various alternatives, diversification of trade in terms of countries and goods is one way to overcome the problems of trade deficit.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on New Global Order: A Nepalese Security Perspective
Authors: Acharya GP
Published: March 2024

The novelty of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and nascent geo-tech interests of powerful countries have largely influenced foreign policy, while ‘techno-geopolitics’ and the emergence of the ‘AI world order’ have constantly challenged the world order milieu. The changing global power dynamics, including the escalating Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Palestine conflict and China’s rising clout in tech and diplomatic spheres have induced specific geo-political challenges to the US-led global order. In this context, this research primarily unfolds whether the remaking of new global order can fundamentally be signified by the end of bipolar or unipolar world order, while the advancement of AI technology and geo-tech interests of tech powers have contributed to a remaking of new global order. As the powerful countries have fundamentally concentrated on marshaling AI in foreign policy, both AI and foreign policy have been closely interlinked. This research aims to explore the impact of AI on new global order and corresponding security concerns, particularly Nepalese security concerns. Since both AI and the new global order are relatively vast fields, this research focuses on tech foreign policy that is directly linked with the balance of power and the corresponding international order. This study adopts an analytical descriptive research method. It relates AI ethics and global tech concerns, considering the global need, beginning with the notion of multilateral tech diplomacy, and inquiring whether the tech foreign policy is truly functional. Despite varying challenges to the new global order, rational ‘geopolitical balancing’ and techno-economic cooperation in ‘better-functioning relations’ with immediate neighbors and other superpowers drive Nepal’s security architecture.
Półka literacka w duchu ekokrytyki
Authors: Nęcka-Czapska Agnieszka
Published: March 2024

Szkic prezentuje najciekawsze książki prozatorskie i poetyckie wydane w ostatnim pięcioleciu (ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem 2021 i 2022 roku), które poruszają tematy proekologiczne. Omówiono teksty takich autorek i autorów, jak: Urszula Honek, Dominika Słowik, Olga Tokarczuk, Konrad Góra, Małgorzata Lebda, Joanna Roszak, Piotr Szewc. Twórcy ci ponawiają – stawiane od dłuższego czasu – pytania o rolę człowieka w ekosystemie i jego relacje z innymi istotami, o zmiany klimatyczne i konsekwencje różnoaspektowej destrukcji przyrody. Poszukują tego, co łączy, a nie dzieli ludzi i nie-ludzi. Przyroda przestaje być tylko tłem wydarzeń, a staje się (współ)twórczynią historii człowieka. Autorki i autorzy nie tylko zachęcają do pamiętania o tym, że wszystko – zarówno życie, jak i śmierć – należy do „zamkniętego cyklu”, ale i namawiają do zmiany optyki oraz rezygnacji z przemocy (także tej patriarchalnej). Mówią o konieczności zobaczenia zwierząt i traktowania ich jak współtowarzyszy. Symbioza z naturą pozwoli bowiem odnaleźć stabilizację, spokój wewnętrzny i w efekcie – samego siebie. Warto doceniać to, co się ma, i cieszyć się drobiazgami, ponieważ nie wiadomo, co przyniesie przyszłość. Szkic koncentruje się na siedmiu autorkach i autorach, ale odwołuje się do o wiele większej liczby nazwisk i tytułów, tworząc coś na kształt panoramy nazwisk podejmujących w ostatnich latach tematykę ekologiczną.
Dobry klimat do nauki polskiego. Standardy prostej polszczyzny w glottodydaktyce (na przykładzie tekstów dotyczących kryzysu klimatycznego)
Authors: Zakrzewska-Verdugo Magdalena
Published: March 2024

Niniejszy tekst stanowi pokłosie projektu VF pt. „The V4 Humanities Education for the Climate”. W obliczu coraz gwałtowniejszych zmian klimatu, wpływających na życie nas wszystkich, również glottodydaktyka polonistyczna nie może pozostać obojętna. Aktualnym problemem staje się to, w jaki sposób zaangażować ją do celów humanistyki ekologicznej. Autorka artykułu przedstawia pomysł na to, jak sprawić, by autentyczne treści dotyczące kryzysu klimatycznego gościły jak najczęściej na zajęciach języka polskiego jako obcego. Proponuje zaadaptowanie reguł prostego języka polskiego (plain language) oraz zastosowanie narzędzi redakcyjnych Jasnopis i Logios do celów glottodydaktycznych. Aplikacje te stosują metody jakościowo-ilościowe, które pozwalają na obiektywną ocenę przystępności tekstu, a także uproszczenie go do pożądanego poziomu zaawansowania. W drugiej części artykułu zaś zaprezentowano autorskie materiały na poziomie B2 dotyczące ochrony środowiska, przygotowane na podstawie autentycznych tekstów prasowych, z wykorzystaniem wspomnianej metodologii i aplikacji internetowych. Są one opatrzone komentarzem metodycznym, który ma za zadanie zachęcenie innych lektorów do wykorzystywania materiałów autentycznych, reguł prostej polszczyzny oraz narzędzi Jasnopis i Logios.
Prescriptum. GEOlogos. Edukacja humanistyczna w czasach antropocenu
Authors: Ochwat Magdalena
Published: March 2024

Autorka artykułu podejmuje namysł nad rolą nowoczesnej edukacji humanistycznej mierzącej się z problemami współczesnego świata, przede wszystkim z kryzysem klimatycznym. Edukacja, w tym edukacja humanistyczna i glottodydaktyka, znalazła się w niezwykle interesującym momencie, w którym dochodzi do zmiany paradygmatów opowieści o świecie, podawania w wątpliwość obowiązującego dotąd antropocentrycznego punktu widzenia czy dualistycznego konceptualizowania świata, w którym oddzielono człowieka od przyrody. Edukacja humanistyczna stawia również przed nami nowe pytania: Czy da się uprawiać humanistykę użyteczną, przydatną społecznie? Jaka jest rola nauk humanistycznych w czasach kryzysu klimatycznego? Czy nauki humanistyczne i o sztuce są w stanie budzić zaangażowanie, wyzwalać emocje, empatię, wrażliwość, zmuszać do myślenia? Czy humanistyka, głosząc hasła sprawczości i odpowiedzialności, zapobiega kolejnym kryzysom? Celem artykułu jest namysł nad przyszłością edukacji humanistycznej i poszukiwanie odpowiedzi na pytania o projekt mogący przezwyciężyć kryzysy ludzkiej wyobraźni w czasach aberracji klimatu. Na taki projekt składają się teksty złożone do niniejszego numeru „Postscriptum Polonistycznego”, któremu przyświecają przełożenie postulatów nowoczesnej humanistyki (zwłaszcza nowej humanistyki, a w jej ramach humanistyki środowiskowej) na współczesny dyskurs edukacyjny, zarówno ten akademicki, jak i szkolny, oraz zamiar wypracowania zróżnicowanych ścieżek dotarcia do szerokiego grona odbiorców z Polski i zagranicy.
Yaqoot
Authors: Qaderi Homeira
Published: March 2024

Yaqoot, the narrator, recalls the story of her life when in her youth she gave up her love for Rahim, a young mujahid because her father wanted to marry her off to the son of a communist friend of his. During the civil war with the Taliban, she lost her husband. When we meet her in the story, Yaqoot has a son who is engaged to be married. On a hot summer day, Yaqoot accidentally runs into Rahim who has survived the civil strife. Rahim, too, has lost his wife. Together they go visit a shrine. Yaqoot gradually comes to honor her once abandoned and now rekindled love after the long hiatus and decides to marry Rahim. This time, Yaqoot’s son stands in the way. Her son can’t believe that his middle-aged mother is considering remarrying—a taboo in Afghan culture.
Chronology of Women’s Protests Inside Afghanistan Since the Taliban Took Over Kabul
Authors: Afary Frieda , Khonsari Amir Sadat , Kamoei Kimia
Published: March 2024

Compiled and edited by Frieda Afary, Amir Sadat Khonsari, Kimia Kamoei
Fear is their Weapon, Courage is Yours
Authors: Dissent Collective Feminist
Published: March 2024

Reprinted from:https://feministdissent.org/blog-posts/fear-is-their-weapon/

FEMINIST DISSENT stands in solidarity with Afghan women and with all those fighting fundamentalism.

Feminist Dissent views with horror and dismay the betrayal of the people of Afghanistan and all those fighting fundamentalist movements everywhere. Before and since the August 15th 2021 takeover of the country by Taliban, we have watched news of protest marches and heard Afghan women speak out. We are in awe of their steadfast courage in the face of brute force.
Statement of Support and Solidarity with Afghan Women
Authors: Women's Organizations Independent Iranian
Published: March 2024

We, a coalition of independent Iranian women's organizations, express our solidarity with the women of Afghanistan in the fight against the reinstated Taliban, and deeply commiserate with them on the suffering that has been inflicted upon them. Iranian and Afghan women have a common experience in dealing with political Islam, oppression, repression, and lawlessness imposed by misogynistic and reactionary governments. In these critical times we are determined to raise our voices against the reactionary, fundamentalist, and anti-woman forces in this dangerous situation. Together with the women of Afghanistan, we strongly condemn all human rights violations against women in the name of law, religion, faith, and tradition.
PENYULUHAN DAN PELATIHAN PENANAMAN DAUN SEMBUNG RAMBAT (MAKANIA MICRANTHA) SEBAGAI TERAPI AWAL ANTI DIARE DI DESA JAPAN, MAGELANG, JAWATENGAH
Authors: Aslam Muhammad Muzhil , Ayuningrum Lia Dian , Fitroh Astri Nur , Aryanti Atiqah Fitri
Published: March 2024

Diarrhea is a disease caused by environmental factors, knowledge factors and behavioral factors that cause changes in the volume, density and frequency of excretion of feces. The prevalence of diarrhea in Indonesia is very high, especially in children. Sembung vines (mikania micrantha) is a plant that contains secondary metabolites, one of which is a flavonoid which can be used as a medicine for diarrhea. This activity is carried out by lecture and practice methods. The purpose of community service activities is to increase knowledge about vines, their use as a medicine for diarrhea and skills in planting vines. The activity was carried out in Jetis and Prambanan Hamlets, Japan Village, Magelang, Central Java. The activity was attended by 20 Kelompok Wanita Tani . From the results of the evaluation, there was an increase in knowledge and interest in cultivating vines
Keywords: Sembung Rambat leaves, therapy, anti-diarrhea