bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Structure feature vectors derived from Robocrystallographer text descriptions of crystal structures using word embeddings
Authors: Sayeed Hasan M. , Baird Sterling G. , Sparks Taylor D.
Published: March 2023

Capturing structure-property relationships of materials for property prediction using machine learning requires the representation or featurization of the structural aspects of materials at different levels, including atomic, crystal, and microscales. While crystal structure-based modeling techniques are effective for materials informatics, many materials datasets do not have complete structural information. On the other hand, when it comes to discovering novel materials, structural information of the chemical compounds is not known beforehand. These two cases make the application of structure-based learning techniques limited. Tools for the automated generation of structural features are limited in materials science. Indeed, most structural descriptions of materials are done via human analysis and then stored as text entries in scientific documents. One way to extract a structure-based feature vector from this corpus of knowledge would be to leverage natural language processing to create word embeddings trained on these structural descriptions. This approach could encode the information about the kind of structures any individual element of the periodic table forms which can be leveraged to tackle both the situation mentioned above: lack of structural details in a dataset, structural information for novel materials. In this work, we created word embeddings by training models on automatically generated text descriptions of crystal structure from Robocrystallographer and assess the utility of these structure-based feature vectors in predicting materials properties by comparing the performance against mat2vec and one-hot encoded features.
Broadening the scope of binding free energy calculations using a Separated Topologies approach
Authors: Baumann Hannah M. , Dybeck Eric , McClendon Christopher Lee , Pickard IV Frank C. , Gapsys Vytautas , Pérez-Benito Laura , Hahn David F. , Tresadern Gary , Mathiowetz Alan M. , Mobley David L.
Published: March 2023

Binding free energy calculations predict the potency of compounds to protein binding sites in a physically rigorous manner and see broad application in prioritizing the synthesis of novel drug candidates. Relative binding free energy calculations (RBFE) have emerged as an industry standard approach to achieve highly accurate rank-order predictions of the potency of related compounds; however, this approach requires that the ligands share a common scaffold and a common binding mode, restricting the methods' domain of applicability. This is a critical limitation, since complex modifications to the ligands, especially core hopping, are very common in drug design. Absolute Binding Free Energy calculations (ABFE) are an alternate method, which can be used for ligands that are not congeneric. However, ABFE suffer from a known problem of long convergence times, due to the need to sample additional degrees of freedom within each system, such as sampling rearrangements necessary to open and close the binding site. Here, we report on an alternative method for RBFE, called Separated Topologies (SepTop), which overcomes the issues in both of the aforementioned methods, by enabling large scaffold changes between ligands with a convergence time comparable to traditional RBFE. Instead of only mutating atoms that vary between two ligands, this approach performs two absolute free energy calculations at the same time in opposite directions, one for each ligand. Defining the two ligands independently allows the comparison of binding of diverse ligands without the artificial constraints of identical poses or a suitable atom-atom mapping. This approach also avoids the need to sample the unbound state of the protein, making it more efficient than absolute binding free energy calculations. Here, we introduce an implementation of SepTop. We developed a general and efficient protocol for running SepTop, and we demonstrated the method on four diverse, pharmaceutically relevant systems. Here we report the performance of the method, as well as our practical insights into strengths, weaknesses, and challenges of applying this method in an industrial drug design setting. We find that the accuracy of the approach is sufficiently high to rank order ligands with an accuracy comparable to traditional RBFE calculations, while maintaining the additional flexibility of SepTop.
Eficacia de una intervención basada en psicología positiva para disminuir los niveles de depresión en jóvenes
Authors: León Paloma , Medina Gabriela , Palacios Jorge
Published: March 2023

El presente estudio expone los resultados de una intervención basada en psicología positiva cuyo objetivo fue disminuir los niveles de depresión en jóvenes universitarios. Previamente se realizó un diagnóstico aplicando instrumentos de medición de manera grupal. Se seleccionó a participantes (n = 3) para efectuar una intervención de cinco sesiones para cada caso, utilizando técnicas basadas en psicología positiva. Respondieron instrumentos (pre y post intervención) sobre emocionalidad positiva, negativa y depresión. Los resultados revelaron cambios favorables en los participantes al terminar las sesiones. Luego de la intervención, se observa una disminución en los niveles medios de depresión, una reducción de emociones negativas y un incremento de las emociones positivas de los estudiantes, con niveles superiores a los que mostraron antes de la intervención. Se concluye que la intervención con técnicas basadas en psicología positiva puede mejorar la salud emocional de los universitarios, disminuir su sintomatología depresiva y aumentar sus emociones positivas.
Fake news: relación entre los rasgos de personalidad, la influencia social y la susceptibilidad a aceptarlas como reales
Authors: De la Oliva Alzamora María Paula , Prieto-Molinari Diego Eduardo
Published: March 2023

Esta investigación explora la relación entre los cinco grandes factores de la personalidad y la susceptibilidad a la influencia social con la susceptibilidad a aceptar fake news (desinformación). La comprensión de este fenómeno a partir de las diferencias individuales es un campo poco investigado. No obstante, la difusión masiva de información falsa mediante redes sociales y las consecuencias que esto ha demostrado tener denotan la importancia de comprender el fenómeno. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron una tarea de fake news y la adaptación de la escala STPS (Susceptibility to Persuasion Scale) y del Mini-IPIP (International Personality Item Pool). Además, a través de un análisis de regresión lineal múltiple se generan dos modelos para predecir la susceptibilidad a aceptar noticias falsas como verdaderas. Los resultados apuntan a que ciertos rasgos de personalidad y la influencia social pueden ser útiles predictores de esta susceptibilidad, particularmente cuando la influencia social se contextualiza en el marco del consumo de noticias en redes sociales. Se recomiendan algunas correcciones para los cuestionarios utilizados y se sugieren algunas hipótesis en relación con la interacción entre la personalidad, la influencia social y la susceptibilidad a aceptar las fake news para posteriores investigaciones.
John Forrester (1949-2015): un historiador del psicoanálisis
Authors: León Ramón
Published: March 2023

John Forrester (1949-2015) fue un estudioso británico de la historia de la doctrina freudiana y de la evolución del movimiento psicoanalítico. Su primer libro, Los orígenes del psicoanálisis en el lenguaje (1980), analiza el rol de las palabras en los planteamientos y en la terapia desarrollados por Sigmund Freud. Su última obra, Freud in Cambridge (2017), escrita con L. Cameron, es un detenido estudio de la recepción y evolución del psicoanálisis en Inglaterra. Forrester tradujo, además, los seminarios de Jacques Lacan al inglés, tarea de envergadura teniendo en cuenta las particularidades del estilo de Lacan. La presente comunicación expone de modo breve una biografía suya e intenta una valoración de su obra.
Digital platforms as a vector of digitalization of public administration
Authors: Mitusov V. Yu.,
Published: March 2023

The article addresses the introduction of digital platforms in the framework of digitalization of public administration.
PROTAGONISMO FEMININO NO AGRONEGÓCIO: MECANISMOS DE INSERÇÃO NO MERCADO DE TRABALHO
Authors: OLIVEIRA ANA MARCIA VIEIRA LEÃO CABRAL , Santos Nivaldo dos
Published: March 2023

Este estudo adota por tema o protagonismo feminino no agronegócio; tem como recorte mecanismos de inserção no mercado de trabalho por meio da sucessão familiar, do agrodigital e cooperativismo. O problema de pesquisa identifica a questão: como garantir equiparação de oportunidades das mulheres no ambiente do agronegócio? Justificativa: os relatos históricos dão conta de uma trajetória da mulher marcada por subjugação, preconceito e, até mesmo, de certa forma, exploração, em especial em função da cultura machista que preponderou no Brasil por diversas décadas, desencadeando a invisibilidade estrutural da produtividade da mão de obra feminina, não havendo reconhecimento ou valorização de sua contribuição na produção de alimentos, bem como em toda cadeia do agronegócio e se houvesse equidade de gênero fomentado por políticas públicas o impacto no PIB e no Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano seria sensivelmente maior. Seu objetivo geral é identificar desafios e oportunidades do público feminino na sucessão familiar, no agrodigital e cooperativismo; objetivos específicos: a) estudar o Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável nº 5 proposto pela Organização das Nações Unidas; b) conceituar protagonismo feminino; c) analisar o papel das mulheres no agronegócio; d) delinear ambientes inseguros de trabalho. Metodologia da pesquisa: método indutivo por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica. Hipóteses: mulheres possuem peculiaridades compatíveis ao agronegócio; sentem necessidade de provar sua competência ou masculinizar seu comportamento para obter respeito; possuem ambiente seguro ou inseguro para desenvolver suas atividades plenamente. Resultados: demonstrar que apesar das oportunidades desiguais e outros fatores desfavoráveis elas transformam dores e traumas em força motriz para produzir resultados extraordinários para si, suas famílias, empresas, comunidades e conquistam cargos de liderança quando isso for a meta delas. Conclusão: o Brasil assume o compromisso de cumprir o Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável nº 5 por meio de aplicação dos indicadores ESG com intuito de propiciar condições de trabalho e acesso às terras e ao crédito de forma justa e igualitária para todos, mas diversas pesquisas apontam que as mulheres tiveram conquistas importantes ao longo dos anos, porém há um longo caminho a ser percorrido para atingir patamares iguais.
Pembelajaran Matematika Berpikir Komputasi Materi Pola Bilangan dengan Media Kalkulator Web Berbasis Javascript
Authors: Memolo Tundung
Published: March 2023

Pembelajaran matematika materi pola bilangan sangat relevan dalam membelajarkan siswa berpikir memproses. Penelitian ini menggunakan media kalkulator web berbasis Javascript untuk membantu siswa melakukan eksplorasi dalam pembelajarannya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan proses pembelajaran pola bilangan menggunakan media kalkulator web dan menghitung proporsi respons positif siswa dalam berpikir pemrosesan. Penelitian ini merupakan deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (a) sebagian besar siswa memahami pengenalan pola, dekomposisi dan abstraksi; (b) proporsi rata-rata respon siswa terkait proses berpikir: pengenalan pola sebesar 82,7%, dekomposisi sebesar 72,4%, abstraksi sebesar 68,9%, sedangkan dalam algoritma sebesar 67,24%; (c) Rata-rata kemampuan berpikir pemrosesannya sebesar 72,8%.
Meningkatkan Literasi Berbahasa Indonesia Siswa Melalui Penggunaan Media CD Interaktif
Authors: Chotimah Chotimah
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out the increase in students' Indonesian literacy through the use of interactive CD media in 6th grade elementary school students. The research method is classroom action research. Collecting data using observation techniques, tests, and interviews. The results of the study show that learning using interactive CD media can increase the activity and literacy skills in Indonesian for 6th graders of Pakaan Dajah Elementary School. Indonesian language literacy skills in students have increased, we can see from the average score of students. In the initial conditions the average value was 40, in cycle I it increased to 60, and in cycle II it increased to 85. It can conclused that the application of Interactive CD media is quite significant in improve literacy skills in Indonesian for grade 6 students at SDN Pakaan Dajah.
Peningkatan Keaktifan Siswa Melalui Tutor Sebaya Kegiatan P5 Project Demokrasi di SMPN 41 Surabaya
Authors: Ninik Ninik
Published: March 2023

Pelaksanaan proyek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 41 Surabaya untuk tema demokrasi dilakukan terintegrasi pada beberapa mata pelajaran yaitu PKN, Bahasa Indonesia, Seni Budaya dan Bahasa Jawa pada Kurikulum Merdeka. Heterogenisme kecerdasan peserta didik dalam penyelesaian tugas kelompok mendorong guru untuk melaksanakan tindakan kelas dengan menggunakan model tutor sebaya. Tindakan kelas ini dilakukan dalam dua siklus dengan tahapan yang sama yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dari siklus I ke siklus I. Pada siklus I sebanyak 27 siswa masuk kategori upperdan pada siklus 2 seluruh siswa (30 orang) masuk kategori upper.
Multidrug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolate SE690: mosaic penA-60.001 gene causing ceftriaxone resistance internationally has spread to the more antimicrobial-susceptible genomic lineage, Sweden, September 2022
Authors: Golparian Daniel , Vestberg Nora , Södersten Wiktor , Jacobsson Susanne , Ohnishi Makoto , Fang Hong , Bhattarai Karin Haij , Unemo Magnus
Published: March 2023

We report a ceftriaxone-resistant, multidrug-resistant urogenital Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a female sex worker in Sweden, September 2022, who was treated with ceftriaxone 1 g, but did not return for test-of-cure. Whole genome sequencing of isolate SE690 identified MLST ST8130, NG-STAR CC1885 (new NG-STAR ST4859) and mosaic penA-60.001. The latter, causing ceftriaxone resistance in the internationally spreading FC428 clone, has now also spread to the more antimicrobial-susceptible genomic lineage B, showing that strains across the gonococcal phylogeny can develop ceftriaxone resistance.
Digital Core Analysis of Capillary Pressure in Sandstone
Authors: Oktaviany Ajeng P.P. , DN Astra Agus Pramana , Farahdibah Utami , Maharsi Dara A , Astuti Wenny , Gibrata Muhammad A
Published: March 2023

This research aimed to obtain the petrophysical parameters of the capillary pressure of a sandstonefrom 3D modelling of high-resolution rock images. By integrating a number of 2D slice results, a plot of capillarypressure vs water saturation was built. When performing digital simulations using 512 x 512 x 512 pixels, theeffect on the resulting image was clearly seen using interactive thresholding. The obtained porosity was 29.5%while the permeability was obtained through iteration as 3942 mD, a quite large value since it is a synthetic core.Meanwhile, at the depth of free water level of 984 ft, the capillary pressure is found to be 167.36 psi with watersaturation at 4%.
Second year student’s workbook (Individual and Independent work in professional English) for Law students
Authors: Yatsyshyn Nataliia , Husak Liudmyla
Published: March 2023

Навчально-методичні рекомендації у вигляді робочого зошита призначені для виконання самостійної та індивідуальної роботи студентами-право¬знав¬цями, орієнтовані на забезпечення здобувачів освіти необхідним матеріалом для такого виду робіт відповідно до кредитно-модульної системи навчання та Силабусу. З метою оптимізації навчального процесу та ефективного використання часу, відведеного на вивчення нормативного освітнього компонента, а також особливо в умовах дистанційного та змішаного навчання, пропоновані завдання можна виконувати відразу у робочому зошиті.Видання призначається також для магістрів, аспірантів, вчителів середніх загальноосвітніх шкіл, учнів старших класів, а також для тих, хто самостійно вивчає англійську мову та цікавиться правознавством.
Respuesta de la variedad de algodón BRS-336 a un programa de manejo bajo las condiciones de Manabí-Ecuador
Authors: Sotelo Proaño Rafael , Cañarte Bermúdez Ernesto Gonzalo , Zambrano Gavilanez Freddy , Navarrete Cedeño José Bernardo , Suarez Duque David
Published: March 2023

Los rendimientos del algodón en el Ecuador son bajos, una de las causas es la falta de material genético y de tecnologías de producción. Por esta razón, el Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Agropecuarias del Ecuador introdujo desde Brasil la variedad BRS-336. En este experimento de campo se probó el rendimiento de esta nueva variedad bajo manejo agronómico local. Los factores evaluados fueron la densidad de plantas (62 500 y 50 000 plantas ha-1), variedades de algodón (DP-Acala 90 y BRS-336) y programas de manejo de cultivos (tecnología INIAP y tecnología convencional), dispuestos en un Diseño de Parcela Subdividida, con cuatro repeticiones. Las variables evaluadas fueron: incidencia de artrópodos plaga y presencia de enemigos naturales, incidencia de enfermedades, porcentaje de germinación, altura de planta y longitud de los entrenudos (cm), número de ramas productivas por planta, días para la apertura de la primera flor y bellota, número de bellotas por planta, peso y rendimiento del algodón en rama (kg ha-1). La variedad introducida BRS-336, se comportó de manera similar en aspectos agronómicos y de productividad, a la variedad local DP-Acala 90. La utilización del programa de manejo de cultivos con la tecnología del INIAP fue determinante para aumentar el rendimiento.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Through Physical Exercise – An Essential Factor Regarding Patient Recovery In A Post-COVID-19 World
Authors: Răbîncă Simona Maria , Moroșanu Ștefan , Grosu Vlad Teodor
Published: March 2023

Respiratory rehabilitation is an effective method in reducing respiratory symptoms and the incidence of complications, decreasing anxiety, depression, increasing exercise tolerance, improving the quality of life and daily activities in the context of Long Covid, including the use of technology at the patient's home by optimizing remote intervention under the careful observation of a physiotherapist (telerehabilitation). Following the study of 400 articles published in PubMed, Elsevier, Research Gates, Sci-Hub, British Medical Journal and the specialist COVID-19 guidelines developed in countries such as: USA, China, Italy, Great Britain, we suggest some rehabilitation protocols. During the pandemic, despite the subvariants of COVID-19 and persistence of Long Covid, respiratory rehabilitation specialists have reached a consensus on the importance of practicing early physical exercise for training the respiratory muscles (AMR), with/without respiratory re-education devices. Bronchial drainage positions, chest clapping, cough and speaking training, exercises of: balance, walking, stretching and Core are also used successfully.
Building a Community of Assessment: Final Report of the Research Library Impact Framework Pilot Initiative
Authors: Baughman Sue , Brillat Ava , Daines Gordon , Davis Greg , McReynolds Stephanie JH , Roller Margaret , Borden Kevin
Published: March 2023

The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Research Library Impact Framework (RLIF) pilot initiative, established in 2019, has released its final report, Building a Community of Assessment. The report details the research projects, findings, and lessons learned conducted under the pilot phase of this framework. It also includes information about the framework itself as a means to explore and learn about research library impacts. Finally, the report identifies next steps and potential considerations for any future implementation. The RLIF provides a structure to examine library services, operations, impact, and alignment with institutional mission and goals across four critical areas: Research and Scholarly Life Cycle; Teaching, Learning, and Student Success; Collections; and Physical Space. The full framework includes 185 potential research questions across these critical areas. However, the framework is also meant to be flexible and modular, allowing for modifications and adjustments based on salient issues facing research libraries. In this way, the framework serves as a tool to organize and prioritize research efforts.
PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK TANI UNTUK MENGAKTIFKAN RUMAH KOMPOS DI DESA JELBUK MELALUI PRODUKSI PUPUK BOKASHI
Authors: Putri Widya Kristiyanti , Patricia Susan Barbara , Fauziyah Diana , Aji Joni Murti Mulyo , Azmi Hilmi Tsabiatul , Ahnaf Yusuf Dary , Pamungkas Iqbal Tri
Published: March 2023

Ketergantungan petani pada penggunaan pupuk anorganik menjadi masalah baru ketika peningkatan harga pupuk terjadi saat pemerintah Indonesia mencabut subsidi beberapa pupuk. Petani di Desa Jelbuk, Kabupaten Jember memiliki potensi limbah kotoran sapi yang melimpah dari peternakan mereka. Sebanyak 129 ekor sapi menjadi ternak potensial bagi Kelompok Tani Baru Muncul selain kegiatan bertani. Limbah tersebut dapat menjadi bahan dasar pupuk kompos bokashi. Desa Jelbuk juga memiliki rumah kompos yang belum dimanfaatkan dengan baik sejak tahun 2017. Kegiatan pengabdian yang dilakukan di lokasi ini bertujuan untuk mengaktifkan rumah kompos dengan memanfaatkan potensi limbah kotoran sapi. Kegiatan tersebut dilakukan dalam beberapa tahap yaitu sosialisasi, pelatihan, pembuatan pupuk, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), dan aplikasi pupuk. Seluruh tahap kegiatan diikuti dengan baik oleh anggota kelompok tani Baru Muncul mulai tahap sosialisasi hingga aplikasi pupuk pada tanaman sawi pakcoy. Rumah kompos akhirnya menjadi aktif kembali dan dimanfaatkan oleh warga desa Jelbuk sebagai tempat pengolahan pupuk kompos.
PENERAPAN INOVASI PEMBUATAN IKAN LELE ASAP INTRODUKSI GAMBIR PADA POKLAHSAR RULE (RUMAH LELE) ATHALLAH
Authors: Sari Selly Ratna , Guttifera Guttifera , Puteri Rizki Eka , Lestari Siti , Kanya Maya Resta
Published: March 2023

Rule Athallah mengembangkan beberapa produk olahan perikanan khususnya olahan berbahan dasar ikan lele sejak tahun 2017. Beberapa produk unggulan yang dikembangkan yaitu ikan lele asap, abon ikan lele, let’s go (lele bumbu siap goreng), aneka kerupuk lele. Proses produksi dan pemasaran masih dilakukan dengan skala UMKM. Sampai saat ini belum ada penerapan inovasi dalam pengembangan produk guna meningkatkan kualitas dari produk yang akan dipasarkan. Belum adanya inovasi ini memberikan dampak pada penjualan produk khususnya ikan lele asap yang tidak mampu bersaing dengan produk sejenis di pasaran. Maka dari itu diperlukan suatu upaya untuk meningkatkan nilai produk ikan lele asap sehingga penjualan dapat meningkat. Penerapan inovasiberupa introduksi gambir diharapkan mampu meningkatkan nilai jual produk ikan lele asap yang diproduksi oleh Poklahsar Rule Athallah sehingga produk yang dihasilkan mampu menjangkau pasar yang lebih besar. Kegiatan yang dilakukan meliputi penyuluhan mengenai potensi pemanfaatan gambir pada ikan lele asap dan pelatihan langsung pembuatan ikan lele asap dengan introduksi gambir.
GESTÃO ESCOLAR NUMA PERSPECTIVA DEMOCRÁTICA: UM ESTUDO DE CASO NA ESCOLA MUNICIPAL HERCÍLIO NETTO DA FRANCA - RIACHÃO DAS NEVES-BA
Authors: Coutinho Erivaldo de Jesus
Published: March 2023

Durante décadas, o modelo de administração adotado pelas escolas brasileiras priorizou a centralização e a hierarquização das decisões. Aos poucos esse cenário ultrapassado vem ganhando nova e efetiva abordagem, com introdução da gestão participativa no âmbito escolar, o que implica na união de esforços e comprometimento conjunto dos membros da comunidade escolar no planejamento, organização e tomada de decisão na instituição, visando, principalmente, à melhoria do processo pedagógico.
SINAIS PRECOCES DE DISFUNÇÃO DE INTEGRAÇÃO SENSORIAL
Authors: Sousa Drielem da Silva , Braga Eliane Cristina Silva , Carvalho Juliana Medeiros de , Souza Poliana Dias de , Oliveira Priscila Regina de Lima , Costa Maria de Fátima Góes da
Published: March 2023

O desenvolvimento infantil constitui-se em um processo que
engloba múltiplas dimensões e tem como objetivo capacitar a criança para responder às suas necessidades e as exigências do seu meio, conforme seu contexto de vida. Envolve o crescimento físico, neurológico, sensorial, cognitivo, incluindo o desenvolvimento comportamental e de linguagem (BRASIL, 2016).
Fratelli tutti–Clerical dimensions of (planetary) health
Authors: Fischer Florian
Published: March 2023

On October 3, 2020, Pope Francis released his encyclical Fratelli tutti in Assisi. It describes a “new vision of fraternity and social friendship” (article 6). However, it is also a paradigm for planetary health. This contribution points to some aspects described in the encyclical and connects the visions on humanity and nature to the overall aims of planetary health. It shows that great and strong actions are needed to counteract the challenges caused by COVID-19 and the Anthropocene. Fratelli tutti is an example that clergy has the potential to initiate transformations by shaping new meanings and dictums related to planetary health.
Youth eco-consciousness and environmentalist identity development at a summer camp
Authors: Nelles Grace L. , Ressler Mary Beth
Published: March 2023

Developing youth eco-consciousness is a crucial step to resolving the climate crisis. Existing literature supports that immersive experiences like camps can change participants’ understanding and connection to nature (Khanaposhtani et al., 2010). In the first author’s work as an environmental educator at a youth camp in California, she collected qualitative data on how environmentally engaged learning affects eco-consciousness in youth. Through pre- and post-camp session surveys, interviews with participants, and field note observations, three major findings emerged. First, environmentally engaged learning has significant positive impacts on youth eco-consciousness, including shifts in attitudinal responses and behavior. Second, there is an inequitable distribution of environmental education in traditional K-12 schooling. Finally, youth today are increasingly aware of the severity of climate change, experiencing severe bouts of climate anxiety. These findings demonstrate the value of environmentally engaged education and how these experiences can create more eco-conscious citizens.
International Internships, Language Competency, and Employability: Perceptions of and Gaps Between Students and Industry Stakeholders
Authors: CHEN Tzu-ling (charline) , GOODMAN David , MORRİSON Alastair , WANG Mei-jung Sebrina
Published: March 2023

This study systematically reviewed enhanced employability and language competency in the context of international hospitality internships. A multi-method research design was applied to analyze the perceptions of student interns and industry practitioners. Research methods included a questionnaire, interviews with practitioners, and focus group meetings with students. The quantitative techniques used were importance-performance analysis (IPA) and stepwise regression analysis, and the qualitative approach used was thematic analysis. Results showed that both groups’ perceptions of employability were closely aligned, though gaps existed regarding perceptions of language competency: practitioners felt interns should improve language competency to strengthen employability; conversely, students perceived their language competency as adequate and emphasized their progress. The analysis also indicated that stress management skills and innovation capabilities significantly impacted students’ willingness to remain in the industry. Educators are advised to make joint efforts with hospitality practitioners to help students in improving language competency, communication abilities, and professional knowledge, with the aim of increasing retention rates; as for students, they are advised to partake in language practice that is more interactive and grounded in contextually-relevant content, in order to enhance their professional knowledge and competencies, and to aid them in better navigating the international workplace.
Response of barley to different rates of NPS and NPSB Fertilizers in the highland of Bule Woreda, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Mulugeta Habte  , Abay Ayalew  , Atinafu Assefa
Published: March 2023

One of the main constraints for sustainable barley production is lack of information on the use of multi-nutrient fertilizers, involving the actual limiting nutrients for specific site. On farm experiment was conducted in 2016 and 2017 cropping seasons on two farmers’ field to evaluate the effect of NPS and NPSB, and to determine their optimum rates for barley production in Bulle woreda. The experiment consisted of nine treatments, including control (no fertilizer)(T1); four rates of NPS at 46 kg N. 23.5 kg P, 10 kg S/ha (T2), 69 kg N, 31 kg P, 13 kg S/ha(T3), 92 kg N, 39 kg P, 17 kg S/ha (T4), 92 kg N, 23.5 kg P, 10 kg S/ha (T5); and four rates of NPSB at 46 kg N, 23.5 kg P, 10 kg S, 1.07 kg B/ha(T6), 69 kg N, 31 kg P, 13 kg S, 1.4 kg B /ha (T7), 92 kg N, 39 kg P, 17 kg S, 1.7 kg B/ha(T8) 92 kg N, 23.5 kg P, 10 kg S, 1.07 kg B/ha (T9) were laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Except the absolute control, all plots received 50 kg K/ha. Results of ANOVA indicated that application of NPS and NPBS significantly (P < 0.05) improved plant height, biomass and grain yield compared to control. NPS application at 92 kg N, 23.5 kg P and 10 kg S + 50 kg K/ha followed by NPSB at 69 kg N, 31 kg P, 13 kg S and 1.4 kg B + 50 kgK/ha recorded highest barley grain yield and resulted in 5271 and 5158 kg/ha, respectively, while the lowest yield was recorded for the unfertilized plot. In general, effects of NPS or NPSB were not significantly different, suggesting that farmers’ could invest in NPS for increased barley production. This treatment also gave higher net benefit with acceptable marginal rate of return even under projected (20%) input price increment.t Therefore, we could recommend the application of 92 kg N, 23.5 kg P and 10 kg S + 50 kg K/ha (142 kg NPS + 142 kg urea + 100 kg KCl kg/ha) for barley production in the study area. The response of barley to NPSB (inclusion of B in NPS) and NPS effect on barley with respect to RNP still needs to be widely investigated.
Gas gangrene in pregnancy, parturition, and abortions requiring urological and surgical intervention: aetiopathogenesis, risk factors, and some current practices
Authors: Monday Komene Sapira  , Emmeh Sweiyi Fiddo
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Gas gangrene in pregnancy, perinatal periods, or after an abortion has a poor prognosis. This study aims to present risk factors for the disease as reported worldwide and to discuss current concepts of its aetiopathogenesis. Materials and Methods: Using search terms, a bibliographical search was done in PubMed/ Medline and PubMed Central databases for publications on gas gangrene in pregnancy, abortions, and delivery published within the study period. Risk factors for the disease were identified by studying each of the reports. Results were presented with a discussion of the aetiopathogenesis of the disease. Results: Eighty-one (81) studies reporting on 67 patients and aetiopathogenesis of the disease were studied. The most common causes of the disease were clostridia which infected 63 (94.03%) of the patients. Identified risk factors were abortions, prolonged labor, prolonged obstructed labor, standard spontaneous vaginal delivery, Cesarean sections, episiotomy, amniocentesis, cordocentesis, ruptured uterus with fetal death, perforated appendix, pelvic tumors, trauma, foreign bodies in living tissues, accumulation of hematoma and devitalized tissues in pelvic tissues. Lethal effects of the pathogens were reported to be mediated by exotoxins produced by clostridia. Conclusion and Recommendations: Common risk factors are standard diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in pregnancy and its outcome. Local policies need to be developed for the extended use of antibiotics in normal labor and when carrying out procedures in pregnancy, delivery, and abortions. Attractive points in the aetiopathogenesis for the prevention of the disease are (i) prevention of attachment of clostridia to tissue cells and (ii) pre-pregnancy immunization of women of childbearing age.
Experimental survey of static pressure in stepped chutes with inclined and horizontal steps equipped with end sills in nappe and skimming flow regimes
Authors: Amir Kamyab Moghaddam  , Amirmasoud Hamedi  , Sepideh Amirahmadian
Published: March 2023

A spillway is one of the most important parts of a dam for controlling floods. Among different types of spillways, stepped spillways are one of the best energy dissipaters. Due to technological advances and the satisfaction of two elements for safe and low-cost construction, the use of stepped spillways has increased widely. Due to this, more studies are focused on stepped spillways. Researchers have made some efforts and proposed different methods to improve structural efficiency to dissipate energy. Modifications on step geometry, regarding flow regime type, are one of these efforts. Flow pressure and its fluctuations on the steps of the stepped spillways is one of the main factors affecting structural design and safety. In this experimental research, reverse inclined steps combined with the end sills have been applied in four degrees [0o (horizontal), 5o, 8o, and 11o] to obtain static pressure in both the nappe flow and skimming flow regimes of stepped spillways. Static pressure obtained from reverse inclined steps with end sills have been compared to the amount in the horizontal step. Results indicate a slight increase in the energy loss rate when reverse inclined steps have been applied in the nappe flow regime of stepped spillways.
A rare case of an aggressive macroprolactinoma invading the sphenoid bone, clivus and cavernous sinuses posing the differential diagnosis with chordoma
Authors: W. Douali  , Z. Ismail  , S. Rafi  , G. El Mghari  , N. El Ansari
Published: March 2023

Aggressive macroprolactinomas represent 0.4 to 4% of pituitary adenomas, they are more frequent in men, the positive diagnosis is easy, the evaluation of aggressiveness is essentially based on MRI and The treatment with dopaminergic agonist in first intention is now well established and should not be deferred apart from neurological emergency situations.
Exploration of chewing: The functional masticating angles of planas FMAPs
Authors: Amel BELKHIRI  , Fatma Si Ahmed
Published: March 2023

The most important aspect in the exploration of mastication is the possibility that the patient can easily move the mandible to both sides. The chewing capacity must be the same on both sides. Although this laterality movement is not functional in itself, it is nevertheless the one that best imitates the masticatory functional situation. The key element of the study of mastication is the examination of the functional masticatory angles of Planas (FMAPs). We compared the results of this examination in 15 patients with the results of electromyographic recording of the activity of the masseter and anterior temporal muscles during food chewing in order to assess the reliability of FMAPs in the exploration of chewing function. We found that the electromyographic activity of the above-named muscles is higher on the side of the smallest FMAP or on the side usually used by the patient for chewing, thus confirming the reliability of Planas FMAPs.
Men who have sex with robot dolls: A Foucauldian discourse analysis
Authors: Ecem Yalcinkaya  , Samantha Banbury  , Amanda Visick  , Chris Chandler  , Joanne lusher
Published: March 2023

Sextech involves technology aimed at enhancing sexual experience and human sexuality. Part of this technology includes digisexuality which concerns sexual and emotional engagement with a sex robot. Research investigating both the positive and negative roles sex that robots may play in emotional and physical well-being remains limited. The present study therefore examined the motivation for men having intimate relationships with lifelike sex robots and revealed an in-depth understanding of the role that sex robots play in that motivation. Existing content was gathered through online platforms including documentaries and video interviews to gain an in-depth understanding of the aspects that lead individuals to develop sexual relationships with sex robots. A summative content analysis and Foucauldian discourse was conducted via an inductive and exploratory analysis based on the reports of eight men on their emotional and sexual relationship with sex robots. As a result, four major discourses emerged from the data that encapsulated differing drives of human-robotic sexual relationships. These were 1) the male power fantasy 2) powerlessness 3) cognitive dissonance and 4) power dynamics. It was found that all elements were co-related and interconnected whereby power-over and power-to constructs were identified throughout the discourse. The rationalizations attributed to engaging in robot sex are discussed using a critical discursive stance.
Interferon alpha (IFN-ɑ) among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients exposed to Plasmodium falciparum infection in selected Hospitals in Niger State, Nigeria
Authors: Muhammad TH  , Inabo HI  , Machido DA  , Ameh JB
Published: March 2023

Both Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) infection are associated with production of several cytokines such as type I Interferons which may be beneficial to the host during acute infection. The plasma level of type I interferons could vary among HIV patients co-infected with P. falciparum. This study therefore, aims to quantify the level of IFN-α, a type 1 interferon, among HIV patients exposed to P. falciparum infection in selected Hospitals in Niger State, Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional study. Blood samples were collected from 300 HIV patients for blood film microscopy using Giemsa staining technique and CD4 count using flow cytometer. Of these, 65 were selected for IFN-α analysis (22 controls and 43 HIV/P. falciparum patients) determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). (Chi-square test, P < 0.05). Higher levels of IFN-α were observed in patients with mild P. falciparum infection and in those with low CD4 below 200 cells/µL. Conclusively, mild P. falciparum infection in HIV patients is characterized by up-regulated IFN-α activity.
Blood and organ distribution of mono (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP) in rats exposed to di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) via diet
Authors: Shigeru Suna  , Fumihiko Jitsunari
Published: March 2023

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) undergoes hydrolysis in the gastrointestinal tract when orally administered to rats, and is mainly distributed in the body as mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP). MEHP is thought to be involved in testicular and hepatotoxicity. Therefore, clarifying the distribution of MEHP in blood and organs after oral administration of DEHP is important. In this study, male Sprague-Dawley rats rat were fed 1% and 2% DEHP diets for 2 weeks, after which he examined the concentration distribution of MEHP and DEHP in her blood and organs, and obtained the following results. · MEHP concentrations in the 1% group were plasma: 16.7-40.8 μg/ml, testis: 0.9-3.2 μg/g, liver: 21.5-43.6 μg/g, kidney: 6.8-9.6 μg/g and MEHP concentrations in the 2 %group were plasma: 58.5-147.4 μg/ml, testis: 10.5-30.0 μg/g, liver: 44.2-97.1 μg/g, kidney: 18.6-56.7 μg/g. · Mean MEHP concentrations in blood and organs were dose-dependent, but with considerable inter-individual variability. · MEHP concentrations by organ were highest in liver, followed by kidney, and lowest in testis. · DEHP was detected in plasma, testis, liver, and kidney in both 1% and 2% groups in the range of 1-20 μg/g (μg/ml). · MEHP concentrations in testis, liver, and kidney were all strongly correlated with plasma MEHP concentrations. A strong negative correlation was observed between MEHP concentration in testis and testicular weight, and between plasma MEHP concentrations and testicular weight. This suggests a close relationship between MEHP and testicular toxicity.
Ayurvedic management of Sthoulya (Medoroga) W.S.R. to obesity
Authors: Anita Lather  , Kusum Malik
Published: March 2023

Obesity has been described as Sthoulya or Medoroga in Ayurvedic texts. It is described under Santarpanottha Vikar. Sthoulya is an abnormal state i.e., excessive accumulation of Medodhatu. Faulty lifestyle like over-eating, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise leads to various health problems. One of such lifestyle health problem is obesity which leads to various disease such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, joint disorders, diabetes and sometimes cancer also. Now a days, obesity is considered as a Global epidemic and a public health problem. One of the important aspects is mentioned in Ayurvedic text is Agni which plays an important role to maintain the normal state of health (equilibrium of Dosha, Agni, Dhatu and Mala). Mandagni leads to production of Ama which may be at the level of Jatharagni, Bhutagni or Dhatvagni. Mandadhatvagni leads to improper Dhatu Vriddhi and vitiated Medodhatu is main cause of metabolic disturbance in an obese individual. Medodhatu also becomes increased due to excessive intake of Kaphavardhaka Aahar-vihar. The modern drugs like appetite suppressants and lipase inhibitor have their side effects but Ayurveda acts on the causative factors (aggravated Kapha Dosha, Mandagni and vitiated Medodhatu) through Aoushadha, Aahar and Vihar which will be further described in full paper.
Experiência, trabalho e modos de vida
Authors: Rodrigues Maria Isabel Batista , Silva Gilmar Pereira da
Published: March 2023

Problematizamos a categoria experiência na definição dos territórios de povos e comunidades tradicionais, considerando seus modos de vida, lutas e resistências necessários para o processo de suas existências, em oposição ao modo de produção capitalista. Trata-se de investigação com abordagem qualitativa, por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica, dando condições para entender de forma crítica, interpretativa e analítica condicionantes da relação humana, no interior das contradições capital e trabalho, sobre modos de vida de povos e comunidades tradicionais. Inferimos que as experiências vividas e compartilhadas por sujeitos no contexto de comunidades e povos tradicionais expressam formas de luta e resistência contra sociabilidades, as quais intensificam desigualdades sociais e individualizam relações. Atestamos, por conseguinte, que a experiência pressupõe modos de vida, constituindo identidade peculiar e decorrente do território habitado, permitindo a homens e mulheres, mediados pela consciência social, refletirem sobre sua realidade e buscarem estratégias para modificá-la ou mantê-la.
우리 민사재판의 미래에 관한 소고
Authors:   Korean Association Of The Law Of Civil Procedure, 전 휴재
Published: March 2023

Discovery, online litigation, and artificial intelligence are important challenges that can fundamentally change our civil litigation in the future. Discovery needs to be introduced in terms of providing the parties with a means of collecting evidence for the discovery of substantive truth, which must be supplemented in our civil proceedings. However, I suggested that it is reasonable to limit the scope of introduction to appropriate and reasonable measures in consideration of the fact that our legislation does not have a jury system unlike the United States or the expected cost explosion, and that it is necessary to return as a so-called new model to implement preparatory proceedings for pleadings. In addition to electronic lawsuits and video trials already being successfully implemented, ODR, a simple online dispute resolution procedure, should be applied to micro trials to implement online procedures consisting of three pillars of electronic litigation-ODR-video trials. In addition, the possibility of introducing asynchronous hearing in international arbitration or some foreign courts was examined. Artificial intelligence seems to be in the distant future in light of the current technology level, but in light of the rapid development of digital technology, the issue of the emergence of artificial intelligence judges at some point was reviewed in terms of technological and normative substitution. The reason for the existence of civil litigation lies in dispute resolution, so this should be the central value of all procedural laws and systems. Thus, faster, more efficient, and less hostile dispute resolution mechanisms will have to be devised over time. Every attempt has its gain and its loss. It is time for rational and flexible thinking to minimize risk and maximize benefits, so that traditional procedural theories and overwhelming methodological innovations can be exquisitely blended to bring about the best results for dispute resolution. In response to the penetration of new systems and technologies, it is time to draw with a clear and correct eye what civil lawsuits we hope for.
미국의 약식판결제도에 관한 연구
Authors:   Korean Association Of The Law Of Civil Procedure, 현 낙희
Published: March 2023

The right to speedy trial in civil litigation is a fundamental right stipulated in the Article 27 Section 3 of the Constitution of Korea. In this respect, the Article 199 of the Korean Civil Procedure Code prescribes that in each instance, judgment shall be rendered within 5 month from its commencement. Yet, Article 199 has long been regard as a directory provision, and especially during the recent years delay in civil cases has become a serious problem. Since 2017, the median time from filing to disposition has increased every year, and what is worse is that the number of prolonged cases pending over 2 years has grown sharply. On the other hand, judges suffer from overwork, and judicial resource is limited. The only way to overcome this difficult situation is by changing the civil litigation system. In order to find a solution to the current problem, this article examines the summary judgment system in the United States. It has several implications for the Korean civil litigation system in terms of more speedy and efficient trial. Summary judgment not only works as a device to avoid frivolous and unnecessary litigation but also functions as a great case management tool which assists the judge in performing her modern role in the administration of justice. It also facilitates settlement even when the motion for summary judgment is denied. This article argues that a similar procedure which enables a speedy and efficient adjudication without a full trial should be adopted in the Korean Civil Procedure Code.