bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Sisal Fiber & Coil Fiber with Coconut Coil in The Stone Grid Aggregate Physical Properties
Authors: Meena Rahul Kumar , Jakhar Aditya
Published: December 2023

Bituminous substantial blends are the essential layer used commonly in Versatile pavements. The property of bituminous mixes can be improved by extension of fibers like coir strands. Fiber lengths were saved for instance 10mm, 15mm and 20mm and used at the speed of 0.3%, 0.5% and 0.7% by weight of mix. This paper gives a review of including Sisal fiber and Coir fiber as added substances in bituminous mix concrete. The utilization of sisal fiber moreover, coir fiber animates better, strength and impedes from channel down of the blend. The wire of fiber in the mix work on the mechanical properties. In India around 8 lakh heaps of coir fiber being made and used various outcomes, the extra waste fiber dumped in open land causing serious normal pollution. Along these lines, a survey has been embraced to involve the waste fiber as help in bituminous concrete. Sisal Fiber with low upkeep and irrelevantly extreme and recyclable mileage. The external forefront removes the sisal fiber that disposes of the crush from inside the plaid herringbone and fine fibers are open. Sisal is against static and will not easily ingest water or suddenness and doesn't attract dust particles or trap them. This paper shows the impact of sisal fiber with loop fiber on bituminous substantial blend.
Novel Trends in The Development of Hydrogel from Plant Sources and Their Effect in Environment and Human Health: A Review
Authors: Rashi Rana, Manisha Maity
Published: December 2023

Increased demand for energy and the scarcity of fossil fuels has led to the search for an alternative source that is sustainable as well as environmentally friendly, has the potential to function similarly to conventional fuels, contributes to less air pollution, and utilizes the maximum number of available natural sources in order to reduce the cost of production while achieving a higher yield at the same time. One such popular alternative is biodiesel, a renewable, biodegradable, and portable fuel that is sulfur-free, has enough oxygen content, is less toxic, and has a comparatively easier manufacturing process. Biodiesel is produced through a Trans-esterification process that involves the conversion of triglycerides in the presence of a catalyst and alcohol producing mono alkyl ester of long-chain fatty acids, i.e., biodiesel, along with glycerol as a byproduct. Biodiesel can be produced from a versatile range of feed-stocks, from edible sources like Rapeseed oil, Peanut oil, Soybean oil, Sunflower oil, canola oil, Palm oil, etc. to non-edible tree-borne oilseeds such as Neem oil, Cottonseed oil, Castor oil, Jojoba oil, Ratanjyot, Mahua, etc. to even waste cooking oil, animal fat, and microalgal oil. Along with flexibility in feed-stocks, a variety of catalysts can also be used in the production of biodiesel via Transesterification. This study is an attempt to highlight the process of Transesterification, the impact of biodiesel on the environment and human health
A Review on The Effect of The Ketogenic Diet on Health
Authors: Soumen Mondal, Poulomi Mistry, Swagata Dhan, Saheli Ghosal
Published: December 2023

A ketogenic diet refers to a diet that produces ketones. A ketogenic diet mimics fasting metabolism without drastically reducing calories. In a Ketogenic diet, blood lipid metabolism is a major concern. In addition to inhibiting glycolysis and fatty acid synthesis, ketone bodies activate peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors. As a result, KBs decrease glycolytic ATP production and promote mitochondrial oxidative metabolism, benefiting downstream metabolic pathways. Despite preserving strength, muscle mass, and resting metabolic rate, the very-low-calorie ketogenic diet reduces body weight, fat mass, and visceral fat. Ketogenic diets can cause hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypomagnesemia, and hyponatremia if consumed for an extended period of time. KD variants have been found to increase adherence, but further modifications must be made to enhance efficacy, and tolerability, and minimalize adverse effects, depending on the disease.
CRISPR/Cas9 Technology: Challenges and drawbacks
Authors: Ayan Ghorui, Sibashish Baksi
Published: December 2023

Genome engineering has been transformed in recent years by the introduction of the CRISPR technology for a variety of cancer research projects spanning from fundamental science to translational medicine and precision cancer treatment. Although there have been tremendous advancements in this area, a number of technical issues still need to be resolved, including off- target activity, inadequate indel or poor homology-directed repair (HDR) efficiency, in vivo distribution of the Cas system components, and immunological reactions. Chromosome rearrangements brought on by off-target effects might unintentionally affect some poorly matched genomic locations and restrict the use of CRISPR-Cas editing technologies for therapeutic reasons. Studies have shown that CRISPR-Cas tools may be more susceptible to off-target effects than some of the other common gene-editing techniques because a Cas protein is a monomer that might accidentally enhance the identification of shorter target sequences, whereas the TALEN and ZFN assemblies are dimeric. Off-target effects often come from Cas enzymes that cleave bystanders (not intended targets) and guide RNA to recognize mismatches. CRISPR systems delivered in vivo can trigger immune responses against foreign substances by significantly increasing people's innate immunity and/or adaptive immunity. Guide RNAs may be used to initiate innate immune responses. This article provides an overview of CRISPR-Cas applications from the lab to the clinic, identifies current barriers that may restrict the use of CRISPR-Cas systems as gene-editing toolkits in precision medicine, and offers some perspectives on how to address these barriers and speed up technical advancement
INVESTIGATING THE COMPARATIVE ANTIOXIDANT PARTITIONING IN FRIED OILS AND FRIED POTATOES: A SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION
Authors: Tanusree Mondal, Sayantani Chitra, Rupali Dhara Mitra
Published: December 2023

Frying is a complex process that enhances the attractiveness and flavor of the final product. In this specific investigation, potato slices were subjected to frying using sun flower oil, and an antioxidant was introduced at a concentration of 200 ppm in accordance with FDA guidelines. Both the potato slices and the frying oil were analyzed to determine the levels of antioxidants after several frying cycles. The primary objective of this research was to evaluate the distribution of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), tertiary butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ), and propyl gallate (PG) in the fried potato slices and the frying oils. To conduct the experiments, batches of 50 grams of sliced potatoes were fried at 180ºC for 3-5 minutes per batch. The results showed that TBHQ demonstrated a superior ability to retain antioxidants compared to the other two types. TBHQ experienced significant degradation at frying temperatures, which likely contributes to the stability of the frying oil. The by-products generated during this degradation process impede the radical chain elongation process. As a result, the effectiveness of the antioxidants followed this order: TBHQ > BHA > PG.
The Current State of Expertise About the Use of Psych biotics to Maintain Mental Health
Authors: Prathiksa Pramanik, Souvik Tewari
Published: December 2023

In recent decades, crucial health challenges have involved mental health. Mental health can be mitigated by intestinal microbiota. The activity of the gut-brain axis is always influenced by microbiota. The gut microbiome is very much effective in the functions connected to neurotransmitter evolution, myelination mechanism of neurone in the professional cortex and growing up amygdala andhippocampus. The gut microbiome engages in the metabolism of nutrients controls peripheral immunity and also deeply affects the relationship between brain function and behavioural mechanisms. Psychobiotics may incorporate a novel therapeutic strategy for mental health. This review provides an overview and a succinct discussion of the impact of gut bacteria on mental health.Additionally, discuss the Psychobiotics strategy for enhancing mental health.
The Uniqueness of Inclusive Higher Professional Education in Uzbekistan
Authors: Saparovna Gavhar Аbdullayeva , Abdumajitovna Abdujalilova Shoira , Sirojovna Ishmatova Ozoda , Qizi Dehqonova Muborak G’yosiddin , Azizovna Egamberdiyeva Nigora
Published: December 2023

At the level of state policy in the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Development Strategy of the new Uzbekistan for 2022-2026 " provides for the active involvement of persons with disabilities in the social life of the country. By Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. UP-60 dated January 28, 2022, further improvement of the system of social adaptation and provision of correctional and pedagogical assistance to persons with disabilities has been identified as a priority.  There have been positive changes in our republic related to scientific and practical achievements in the field of medicine, special education. Technological modernization of higher education is carried out on the basis of wide application of information technologies.
Factors Influencing The Manifestations of Coxarthrosis
Authors: Uygunovich Gafforov Azamat
Published: December 2023

Coxarthrosis, or hip osteoarthritis (OA), is one of the main causes of hip pain, which can affect patients of all ages, being one of the most common reasons for patients presenting to the specialized outpatient clinic. The objective of our research was to determine the number of patients with coxarthrosis who presented to the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology within the Emergency County Hospital of Drobeta Turnu Severin, between 2017-2019, the sex, age, social environment of the patients. All patients underwent a thorough clinical examination to determine the risk factors, the favouring factors and their correlation with the paraclinical data obtained through imaging investigation (pelvis X-ray, computer tomography and nuclear magnetic resonance). The study included 462 patients, aged between 23 and 89 years old, who were diagnosed with varying degrees of coxarthrosis within the specialized outpatient clinic. The main risk factors were obesity, osteoporosis, chronic smoking, rural environment, female sex, the existence of a hip injury and intense physical exertion. The main purpose of the research was to analyse a series of data, which would bring information on the incidence, distribution by age groups, sex, living environment and professional activity of the population with coxarthrosis, in order to develop a therapeutic management as effective as possible. Arthrosis is generally characterized by the loss of an important part of the joint cartilage, which causes local pain and reduced mobility.
Religión y política en San Manuel Bueno, mártir, de Unamuno
Authors: Garrido Ardila Juan Antonio , Gordo Piñar Gemma , Ardila-Neville John
Published: December 2023

El objeto del presente trabajo reside en ahondar en nuestro conocimiento del contenido político de San Manuel Bueno. A tal fin, y tras reseñar las dificultades interpretativas que ha planteado, consideramos primeramente la correspondencia de los personajes con las corrientes políticas de la época, antes de contextualizarla en la política de 1930. Dicha contextualización presenta a un Unamuno comprometido con la transición política tras la dictadura y defensor del llamado socialismo cristiano, y al protagonista de la novela como ejemplo de las políticas sociales entonces defendidas por sectores de la Iglesia y teorizadas por el Cardenal Martín de Herrera.
The Influence of Blended Learning and Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic (VAK) Learning Styles on Students' Speaking Skills in Class XI English Language Learning
Authors: Nida Khopiya , Ruhiat Yayat , Rusdiyani Isti
Published: December 2023

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of blended learning and visual, auditory, kinesthetic (VAK) learning styles on students' speaking skills when learning English. The research method used is experimental research. The experimental design used was a factorial design, while this research used a non-equivalent control group pre-test. The research results show that: (1) There are differences in the English language skills of students who are taught through blended learning and online learning; (2) There is a reciprocal influence between blended learning and online learning models as well as visual, auditory, kinesthetic (VAK) learning on students' English language skills; (3) There are differences in English language skills between students taught using blended learning and online learning with visual learning; ( 4) There are differences in English language skills between students who are taught through blended learning and online learning techniques, and students who receive auditory learning; and (5) There are differences in English language skills between students taught via blended learning and online learning methods and students with a kinesthetic learning style.
Analyzing Children’s Trauma during the Covid-19 Pandemic Using Relational-Cultural Theory: A Literature Review
Authors: Dewanti Septinda Rima , Wu Yuejiao
Published: December 2023

Abstract: The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been extensively discussed, but only a limited number of studies investigate how pandemics are related to traumatic experiences for children. Using a literature review of 38 peer-reviewed articles, both qualitative and quantitative published in the reputable international journals, this study examines how pandemic situations trigger trauma in children. From the literature review, we concluded a number of impacts of Covid 19 on children, including their experience of sudden and shocking changes of events, loss, grief, domestic violence, Covid-19 infections, being surrounded by an adult experiencing mental health disturbance, and becoming the victim of financial restraint faced by their parents. In the frame of relational-cultural theory, parents, caretakers, and educators must help children to reconnect with their peers and environment to face adverse experiences caused by the covid-19 pandemic by providing mutual empathy and building trustworthiness. As culture is an active factor in relational processes, we need to consider individual cultural values to support children who have experienced trauma during the pandemic.
Abstrak: Penelitian telah menunjukan berbagai dampak dari Covid-19, namun pembahasan tentang kemungkinan dampak Covid-19 terhadap trauma pada anak-anak masih jarang. Artikel ini menggunakan literature review untuk menganalisis kaitan antara covid-19 dan trauma pada anak. Review dilakukan pada 38 artikel hasil penelitian kuantitatif dan kualitatif yang telah dipublikasikan pada peer-reviewed jurnal internasional bereputasi. Hasil dari literature review diketahui bahwa anak-anak mengalami kejadian tiba-tiba yang mengejutkan, kehilangan, kekerasan, terinfeksi covid-19, bersama dengan orang dewasa yang mengalami tekanan mental dan kesulitan ekonomi. Berdasarkan relational-cultural theory, orang tua atau pengasuh dan pendidik perlu menyediakan lingkungan yang aman bagi anak dengan menunjukan empati dan membangun kepercayaan anak sehingga anak bisa menghadapi situasi traumatis selama pandemi Covid-19. Budaya merupakan salah satu faktor yang memengaruhi relasi, sehingga dalam membantu anak-anak yang mengalami trauma selama pandemi perlu untuk mempertimbangkan nilai budaya individu.
Lukisan Damar Kurung Khas Gresik Jawa Timur sebagai Inspirasi dalam Berkarya Seni Batik Lukis
Authors: Syaadati Arinis , Ponimin Ponimin , Sidyawati Lisa
Published: December 2023

Lukisan Damar Kurung merupakan salah satu kesenian khas Gresik dengan struktur bentuk dasar kubus. Pada setiap permukaan sisi-sisi bentuk tersebut berupa cerita bergambar yang divisualkan dengan gaya naif figurativ. Akan tetapi eksistensi lukisan tersebut mulai tidak dikenal khususnya pada generasi muda, untuk itu pada penelitian ini pencipta mencoba merevitalisasi melalui penciptaan seni sebagai ide kreasi. Oleh karena itu pentingnya dilakukan suatu penelitian kreatif dengan media lain dalam bentuk penciptaan seni Batik Lukis, sehingga kehadiran hasil kreatif ini selain untuk mengenalkan seni damar kurung yang selama ini menggunakan media kertas dapat diperkaya dengan media batik. Dalam proses penciptaannya pencipta mengambil tema tentang Kebudayaan Gresik, dengan konsep ‘Kebudayaan Gresik yang Mulai Dilupakan’ pada proses kreatifnya metode yang digunakan merujuk pada teori Alma Hawkins dengan tiga tahapan: eksplorasi, improvisasi, dan perwujudan. Hasil dari penciptaan ini berupa enam karya Batik Lukis yang berjudul, Kesenian Dikker, Tradisi Sedekah Bumi, Tari Pencak Macan, Pasar Bandeng, Festival Damar Kurung, dan Kirab HUT Gresik. Penciptaan karya batik lukis ini diharapkan dapat sebagai pengembangan sarana edukasi khususnya kalangan generasi muda supaya lebih menghargai potensi seni rupa yang ada dikawasannya yakni dari hasil proses kreasi ini.
Kata kunci: Batik Lukis; Damar Kurung; Gresik
Damar Kurung Painting Specially Gresik East Java as Inpiration in The Art of Batik Painting
Damar Kurung painting is one of Gresik's special arts with a basic cubic structure. On each surface the sides of the form are illustrated stories visualized in a figurative naive style. However, the existence of the painting is starting to be unknown, especially to the younger generation, for that in this study the creator tries to revitalize it through the creation of art as a creative idea. Therefore, it is important to do creative research with other media in the form of the creation of Batik Painting, so that the presence of this creative result in addition to introducing the art of damar brackets which has been using paper media can be enriched with batik media. In the process of creation, the creator took the theme of Gresik Culture, with the concept of 'Gresik Culture Begins to be Forgotten'. In the creative process the method used refers to Alma Hawkins' theory with three stages: exploration, improvisation, and embodiment. The results of this creation are six works of Batik Painting entitled, Dikker Art, Earth Alms Tradition, Pencak Macan Dance, Milkfish Market, Damar Kurung Festival, and Gresik Anniversary Carnival. It is hoped that the creation of this Batik Painting can be used as a means of developing educational facilities, especially among the younger generation, so that they can better appreciate the potential of fine arts in their area, namely the results of this creation process.
Keywords: Painted Batik; Damar Kurung; Gresik
Perancangan Film Pendek Animasi Cakra–The Growing Hope untuk Mendukung Branding Universitas Negeri Malang
Authors: Fakhrurrozi Achmad , Susilo Gunawan , Hermanto Yon Ade Lose
Published: December 2023

Universitas Negeri Malang saat ini sedang berkembang dengan pesat dan berhasil menjadi kampus unggul (Profil Universitas Negeri Malang) sehingga membutuhkan branding untuk lebih memperkuat identitasnya. Karena hal tersebut pada tahun 2019 Universitas Negeri Malang melalui Tim Branding & Promosi mulai memperkuat brandingnya dengan membuat program kerja jangka panjang mulai dari branding internal hingga eksternal. Salah satu program kerja tersebut diwujudkan melalui strategi storytelling & campaign. Media yang akan digunakan untuk strategi storytelling & campaign tersebut adalah short film animasi dengan memanfaatkan element dan aset yang telah dimiliki Universitas Negeri Malang seperti maskot dan strategi & positioning yaitu Excellence in Learning Innovation. Perancangan yang menggunakan prosedur perancangan animasi dua dimensi (pipeline animation) yang terdiri dari empat bagian, yaitu idea & research, pra produksi, produksi, dan pasca produksi. Hasil perancangan ini berupa berupa short film animasi berjudul Cakra–The Growing Hope. Film ini merupakan lanjutan dari episode pertamanya yang dikemas dalam bentuk film live shot berjudul Cakra–Tiles of Anxiety. Menceritakan tentang tiga remaja yang berusaha melawan ketakutan yang menghalangi mimpinya.
Kata Kunci: animasi; short film; branding
The Design of Cakra–The Growing Hope Short Animated Film to Support the Branding of Universitas Negeri Malang
Universitas Negeri Malang is currently growing rapidly and has become an excellent campus, so it needs branding to strengthen its identity. In 2019, Universitas Negeri Malang through the Branding & Promotion Team began to strengthen its branding by creating a long-term work program starting from internal to external branding. One of the work programs is realized through storytelling & campaign strategies. The media that will be used for storytelling & campaign strategies is an animated short film by utilizing elements and assets that Universitas Negeri Malang has such as mascots and strategies & positioning, namely Excellence in Learning Innovation. The design uses a two-dimensional animation design procedure (animation pipeline) consisting of four parts, namely idea & research, pre-production, production, and post-production. The result of this design is an animated short film entitled Cakra-The Growing Hope. This film is a continuation of its first episode packaged in the form of a live shot film entitled Cakra-Tiles of Anxiety. It tells the story of three teenagers who try to fight the fears that hinder their dreams. 
Keywords: animation; short film; branding
Majas Bahasa Arab dalam Kumpulan Cerita Pendek Al Hubbul Maktum Karya Muhaiban
Authors: Nisa' Choirotun , Nurhidayati Nurhidayati
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini berfungsi untuk menemukan bentuk-bentuk majas dalam kumpulan cerita pendek Al-Hubbul Maktum karya Muhaiban, menentukan makna yang terkandung dalam majas dan fungsi dari penggunaan majas tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, dengan membaca kumpulan cerpen tersebut, mencatat, dan dokumentasi tertulis. Kumpulan cerita tersebut terdiri dari lima cerita, yaitu الحب المكتوم, دورات الحب, زهرة ذابلة, بيني وبينه, رسالة ضائعة. peneliti menemukan lima jenis majas, yaitu isti’arah tasrihiyah, isti’arah makniyah, isti’arah sababiyah, majas mursal juziyah, majas mursal sabaiyah. Masing-masing majas memiliki fungsi yang berbeda-beda, yaitu berfungsi sebagai memperjelas yang masih samar (idzhar al-khafy), personifikasi (ja’lu ma laisa bi mar’iyyin mar’iyyan), kesan sangat (mubalaghah), untuk meringkas makna, dan untuk memperluas makna. Pemaknaan majas-majas tersebut dapat dimaknai secara langsung.
Kata Kunci: majas; Uslub; kumpulan cerpen
Arabic Figures of Speech in the Collection of Short Stories Al Hubbul Maktum by Muhaiban
This research aims to discover the forms of figurative language in the collection of short stories Al-Hubbul Maktum by Muhaiban, determine the meaning contained in the figurative language, and the function of using such language. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach, by reading the collection of short stories, taking notes, and written documentation. The collection consists of five stories, namely الحب المكتوم, دورات الحب, زهرة ذابلة, بيني وبينه, رسالة ضائعة. The researcher found five types of figurative language, namely isti'arah tasrihiyah, isti'arah makniyah, isti'arah sababiyah, mursal juziyah, and mursal sabaiyah. Each figurative language has a different function, namely to clarify what is still vague (idzhar al-khafy), personification (ja'lu ma laisa bi mar'iyyin mar'iyyan), exaggeration (mubalaghah), to summarize meaning, and to expand meaning. The interpretation of these figurative languages can be interpreted directly.
Keywords: figures of speech; Uslub; short story
Online Education Countermeasures Based on the Context of Epidemic Prevention and Control
Authors: Hu Qianlin , Dawod Ahmad Yahya
Published: December 2023

This paper seeks to discuss some of the issues and countermeasures for online education during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper begins by examining the context of online education in the current pandemic preparedness, including the challenges and opportunities for online education, and the impact of the pandemic on the education system. It then analyzes various responses to these challenges and their feasibility. In the face of the current pandemic control situation, numerous schools have adopted online education measures to reduce the risk of virus spread. However, this new form of education also poses some challenges. The report also reviews current online education practices in China, the problems that have emerged, and some of the countermeasures taken by educational institutions. It then discusses the impact of the epidemic on online education. In order to make online education more efficient and effective, this paper mainly adopts a questionnaire method. Through the questionnaire survey and analysis of teachers and students, some potential countermeasures are proposed as much as possible, including strengthening teachers’ guidance and support, improving the online instructional design, sharing online teaching experience, and improving technical and equipment support for online education thus improving its effectiveness and reducing the negative impact on students. Training for teachers and students on the use of online education tools should be strengthened to ensure the effective use of online education. Finally, the paper concludes by focusing on the future of online education, exploring its possibilities, improving its shortcomings, and taking feasible countermeasures for its effectiveness and sustainability.
Should the Study of World History Be Compulsory for All University Students?
Authors: Fu Zichun
Published: December 2023

History was originally highly valued in public education, but it has gradually slipped to the periphery of the curriculum throughout time. Most students simply study “history” as a general education or liberal arts elective, and many institutions have struggled to attract and keep students interested in history majors. Students should study history for various reasons, including knowledge acquisition and developing critical thinking abilities, citizenship reinforcement, and giving “lessons” for the present globalized world. This essay will first analyze the stalemate of history as a subject and why some people believe that learning world history is useless. Secondly, it will explain why studying world history should be mandatory for all university students, and successful cases will be included. Finally, existing and potential problems that history subject faces will be discussed, and suggestions to solve them will be provided.
Amplifying the Encounters of Young Black Children with Anti-Black Racism: An Exploration of Parents’ and Early Childhood Educators’ Perspectives on Early Learning and Child Care Environments
Authors: Pimentel Milena , McIsaac Jessie-Lee , Watson Crystal , Stirling-Cameron Emma , Hickens Nicholas , Hamilton-Hinch Barbara
Published: December 2023

There is ongoing attention to equity and inclusion in early learning but a paucity of stories on diverse experiences. This study sought to understand the experiences of Black children in Nova Scotian early learning and child care environments through the perspectives of their parents and early childhood educators (ECEs) working in African Nova Scotian (ANS) communities or with Black children in Nova Scotia, Canada. Following in-depth interviews with parents and ECEs (n=15) three interrelated themes were identified using reflexive thematic analysis: anti-Black approach to curriculum; inaction on racism, social justice, and equity; and precluding Black children from culturally safe environments. The results highlight critical issues of racism in early learning environments and the importance of building culturally safe environments for young Black children and their families.
La adaptación de la cultura japonesa en la comunidad Otaku ecuatoriana durante la convención Bunka Taikai 2023
Authors: Alcarraz Pilatasig Kevin Fernando , Saquinga Toapanta Mayra Gissela , Rubio Molina Paulina Gabriela
Published: December 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la adaptación de la cultura japonesa en la comunidad otaku ecuatoriana durante la convención Bunka Taikai – 2023, realizada en la ciudad de Ambato. Además, se busca detallar las características que se adoptan de la cultura japonesa, así como examinar el desarrollo de dicha comunidad en el país. Por último, se pretende delimitar qué tipo de cambios experimentan los participantes y espectadores en su vida cotidiana a raíz de su experiencia en la convención. Para llevar a cabo el estudio, se utilizó la metodología de observación no participante. Esto implicó observar a los participantes que interactuaron con el público y a los espectadores que asistieron a la convención. La población seleccionada fue la de los jóvenes entre 18 y 25 años, ya que ellos constituyeron la mayoría de los asistentes. Para recopilar datos, se usaron, como técnicas, la entrevista y un diario de campo. Se entrevistaron 10 espectadores y 10 participantes de la convención, utilizando un cuestionario compuesto por 12 preguntas. Estas preguntas permitieron obtener información detallada sobre las opiniones y percepciones de los entrevistados, en relación con la subcultura otaku y su participación en la convención. Uno de los hallazgos más relevantes fue que los medios de comunicación tradicionales y digitales desempeñaron un papel primordial en la difusión de eventos y noticias relacionadas con dicha comunidad. Se evidenció una interculturalidad, en la cual se aprecia la adquisición, transformación y adaptación de la cultura japonesa en Ecuador, creando así una subcultura propia.
Perfil do visitante no atrativo turístico mirante da Pedra Furada no Parque Nacional de São Joaquim, Santa Catarina, Brasil
Authors: De Liz Salamon Matheus , Ricardo Casemiro Soares Philipe , Borges da Silva Mariana , Contarin Francini , Nascimento de Almeida Alexandre
Published: December 2023

Unidades de Conservação tem se mostrado como um destino próspero para o ecoturismo, uma vez que houve um aumento considerável nos visitantes nos últimos anos, conhecer o perfil do público que visita as unidades é de extrema importância, uma vez que pode ocorrer uma melhora na gestão e nas políticas públicas tendo em vista o público alvo. Com base nessas circunstâncias o estudo teve por objetivo (i) caracterizar o perfil do visitante no Parque Nacional de São Joaquim e (ii) sua percepção ambiental sobre a unidade de conservação. O estudo foi conduzido no Portal de acesso ao Mirante da Pedra Furada durante o verão de 2021/22 e o inverno de 2022, sendo aplicados 1150 questionários dos quais 1121 foram validados. As respostas foram avaliadas por estatística descritiva. Verificou-se que a maioria dos visitantes (32,7%) tem idade entre 30 e 39 anos. 24,4% declararam possuir renda superior a 12 salários mínios e mais do que 45% cm ensino superior completo, apenas 8% dos visitantes não pagariam para visitar a atração. O perfil médio dos visitantes é de 40 anos de idade, superior completo, elevada renda e estão acompanhados. Em sua maioria são oriundos de Santa Catarina e apresentam alta percepção ambiental.
DENDÊ É REFLORESTAMENTO?
Authors: Tavares Paula Izadora do Egyto , Mota Dalva Maria da
Published: December 2023

Como parte da estratégia de atribuir sustentabilidade aos monocultivos de dendê na região Amazônica, o Zoneamento Agroecológico do Dendê (ZAE-Dendê) registra que os plantios são uma opção de reflorestamento para terras desmatadas degradadas. Este artigo investiga a percepção que os agricultores familiares que produzem dendê sob contrato com uma agroindústria têm do cultivo de dendê como reflorestamento. A pesquisa foi realizada no município de Irituia, Nordeste Paraense, com revisão de leis nacionais e de trabalhos científicos e levantamento de dados primários. Trinta entrevistas foram realizadas com agricultores familiares produtores de dendê. Concluímos que a maioria dos agricultores integrados considera o dendê como reflorestamento, pois, no município, os dendezais foram plantados em áreas descampadas e degradadas, conforme as diretrizes do ZAE-Dendê. Eles avaliam que a paisagem, a diversidade faunística e o fornecimento de sombra são melhores com dendezais do que nas condições anteriores. Pesam também em sua percepção as narrativas predominantes no período de divulgação da dendeicultura feitas por interlocutores das empresas e demais adeptos.
Self-employment in the light of international and union law
Authors: Barwaśny Mateusz
Published: December 2023

The chapter discusses self-employment in the context of international and Union law. The phenomenon of self-employed activity grows in popularity as a result of massive social and economic as well as technological change. The author presents various definitions of selfemployment and legal guarantees granted under international and Union law to persons who carry out business activity as a self-employed person. It should be noted that no uniform definition of self-employment exists. Moreover, there is no comprehensive approach to or coherent regulations of this matter. Legal rules concerning self-employment are fragmented and often inconsistent. The author points out that international protective standards cover all “working people”. As a result, the self-employed are accorded certain rights in areas such as: life and health, remuneration, nondiscrimination and equal treatment, parenting, rest, and protection of collective interests. Due to the growing popularity of self-employed activity and the significance of human rights, national legislations should grant persons who pursue gainful activity for their own account appropriate protective guarantees. Another important matter is counteracting bogus self-employment, which deprives numerous working people of a proper standard of protection.
Self-employment in Germany and Austria
Authors: Wank Rolf
Published: December 2023

The objective of the chapter is to analyse legal regulations concerning selfemployed activity in force in Germany and Austria. First and foremost, the author presents the scale of self-employment in the relevant countries and the sources of its legal regulation. He goes on to characterize the definition of a self-employed person and the categories of workers that fall within its scope. Furthermore, the author analyses the scope of protection guaranteed by German and Austrian legislation to the gainfully self-employed under individual and collective labour law. The last part of the chapter is devoted to the phenomenon of “bogus self-employment” and the legal mechanisms designed to combat it.
Self-employment in French and Italian law
Authors: Tyc Aneta
Published: December 2023

The objective of the article is to analyse legal regulations concerning self-employed activity in force in France and Italy. Given that both countries are characterized by a dualism between subordinated work and self-employment, the author looks at legal constructions that do not easily fit into this division. In addition, she places great importance on discussing the social rights of the self-employed.
O potrzebie kształcenia specjalistów rehabilitacji zaburzeń głosu
Authors: Szurek Mateusz
Published: December 2023

Rehabilitacja zaburzeń głosu, którą autor traktuje jako gałąź emisji głosu, gromadzi wiedzę i praktykę umożliwiającą niesienie pomocy pacjentom z zaburzeniami głosu. W związku ze wzrastającą liczbą osób z zaburzeniami głosu o różnym podłożu istnieje potrzeba kształcenia wyspecjalizowanej kadry zajmującej się tego typu pacjentami. Wprowadzenie specjalistycznych programów kształcenia w tym obszarze przyczynia się do podniesienia jakości opieki nad pacjentami z zaburzeniami głosu. Specjaliści rehabilitacji głosu to nowa, wysoce wykwalifikowana grupa zawodowa, posiadająca profesjonalne wykształcenie w zakresie diagnozowania i terapii różnorodnych zaburzeń głosu. Dodatkowo w artykule autor postuluje także wyodrębnienie emisji głosu jako oddzielnej subdyscypliny logopedii, mającej swój przedmiot badań, cele oraz zadania. W dalszym rozwoju emisji głosu niezwykle istotne jest opracowanie terminologii specjalistycznej, będącej podstawą do formułowania kolejnych celów badawczych, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem rehabilitacji zaburzeń głosu.
Diagnoza i terapia głosu – ujęcie holistyczne. Wskazówki metodyczne oraz studium przypadku
Authors: Walencik-Topiłko Anna
Published: December 2023

Głos jest przedmiotem zainteresowania kilku dziedzin naukowych i specjalizacji praktycznych – m.in. logopedii, foniatrii, wokalistyki, dyrygentury chóralnej, akustyki. W niniejszym opracowaniu zostanie przedstawione ujęcie logopedyczne głosu z podkreśleniem wagi ujęcia holistycznego. Autorka przybliży je jako metodyk i terapeuta głosowy – praktyk, prowadzący różnego rodzaju zajęcia z zakresu profilaktyki, diagnozy i terapii głosu. Rozważania metodyczne poparto tematycznym studium przypadku.
Idea i metodyka badań przesiewowych głosu u osób dorosłych pracujących głosem na przykładzie wstępnych badań nauczycieli i chórzystów
Authors: Woźniak Tomasz , Orzeł Barbara , Stawicka Paulina
Published: December 2023

Zaburzenia głosu są w ostatnich latach najczęściej orzekaną chorobą zawodową, dlatego zasadne jest rozważenie potrzeby i metodyki przeprowadzania badań przesiewowych głosu u osób pracujących głosem. Artykuł podejmuje problematykę skuteczności oceny przesiewowej głosu na przykładzie pilotażowych badań w grupie nauczycieli (n = 22) i chórzystów (n = 14). Wyniki badań wskazują na efektywność diagnostyczną połączonej samooceny głosu (przy pomocy VHI) oraz oceny parametru maksymalnego czasu fonacji (MCF) i oceny odsłuchowej według kategorii skali GRBAS.
Tożsamość narracyjna jako warunek autentycznej podmiotowości prawnej
Authors: Wojciechowski Bartosz
Published: December 2023

Książka dotyczy dyskutowanego współcześnie w licznych kontekstach zagadnienia tożsamości, którego zrozumienie, zdaniem Autora, ma doniosłe konsekwencje m.in. dla prawnych aspektów naszego życia, gdyż dotyczy na przykład praw osób LGBTQ+ czy podmiotów marginalizowanych bądź wykluczonych z różnorodnych powodów. Tytułowa tożsamość narracyjna autentycznego podmiotu prawnego związana jest z otworzeniem się nas na innych, ale też na nas samych. Przyjęta w książce interdyscyplinarna perspektywa badawcza łączy w sobie aspekty literackie, rozważania filozoficzne, socjologiczne oraz teoretycznoprawne z analizą orzecznictwa trybunałów europejskich. Książka jest próbą ukazania tego, jak opowieść o własnym życiu jest ważna dla refleksyjnego samorozpoznania, (re)konfigurowania, (re)konstruowania czy zaakceptowania samego siebie. W przyjętej koncepcji narracji dokonuje ona syntezy różnorodnych i wieloaspektowych doświadczeń czasowych, które otwierają zarówno opowiadającego, jak i słuchającego na pluralistyczny obraz otaczającego nas świata społecznego. Ideałem demokratycznego i pluralistycznego społeczeństwa jest akceptacja istnienia wielu sposobów życia, przy czym wybór jest determinowany zarówno indywidualnymi preferencjami, jak również kulturowymi uwarunkowaniami, w które wpisana jest jednostka. Tożsamość narracyjna pozwala nam odkryć i wysłowić samego siebie, a owa artykulacja jest doniosła, ponieważ w dalszej perspektywie ułatwia pozostanie wiernym sobie, odnalezienie własnej drogi życia i autentycznej, pełnej podmiotowości prawnej. Książka skierowana jest do szerokiego kręgu odbiorców, m. in. do prawników, psychologów, socjologów, filozofów, antropologów.
Genetic Improvement in Cattle Through Artificial Insemination and Artificial Insemination at Fixed Time
Authors: Marizancén Silva Mayra Alejandra
Published: December 2023

The livestock sector seeks to improve the productivity of meat, milk and rusticity, through crosses, which has led to deterioration of racial lines, impact on the decline in quality and quantity of production, and directly influencing profitability. Currently the biotechnological advances propose to improve the production levels of a cattle company, based on the practice of Artificial Insemination (IA) and Artificial Insemination at Fixed Time (IATF) managing and introducing genetic improvement, practices that increase the productive and reproductive value of cattle to compete in the local, national and international market. The IA and the IATF, have the time of the process of insemination, the IA, is managed to detect zeal and the IATF must be taken into account the hours of the application of the hormones for the insemination in exact times, these two methods are handled with the use of a proven and proven semen of highly productive animals for meat and / or milk. For IATF protocols have been available for estrous synchronization based on: “those using combinations of GnRH and prostaglandin F2α (PGF), called Ovsynch protocols and those using devices with known progesterone (P4) and estradiol as the control of follicular development” division raised by Saldarriaga [1] In this review, we intend to recognize the importance of the application of IA-IATF biotechnologies in livestock production systems to contribute to the genetic improvement of the bovine breeds.
Evaluating Agronomic Performance and Yield Stability of Improved Bread Wheat Varieties Across Low Moisture Stress Areas of Guji Zone, Southern Oromia
Authors: Chimdesa Obsa
Published: December 2023

In Ethiopia, many low moisture stress tolerant bread wheat varieties that consistently have high yield in a variety of environments had been developed by different research centers. However, none of these cultivars are tested and selected for low moisture stressed areas of Guji Zone. As a result, the study was conducted at two mid land districts of Guji Zone (Adola and Wadera) at six testing sites (Dufa, Gobicha, Kiltu Sorsa, Chalo Sigida, Tulam and Andoya Haro) to evaluate the performance and yield stability of eight released low moisture stress tolerant bread wheat varieties in different low land areas of Guji Zone prior to varietal recommendation. Seven low moisture stress tolerant improved bread wheat varieties (Adel Werer, Amibara, Fantale, Gambo, Lucy, Mekele 01 and Mekele 02) were used as testing materials with local check (farmers variety. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated presence of highly significant differences at (P≤0.01) among the evaluated bread wheat varieties, the testing sites and GEI for most of the characters studied. Different parametric and non-parametric stability models were used to assess stability and yield performance of the evaluated varities across the testing environment. The highest grain yield (25.66qt/ha) was recorded for Mekele 02 followed by Mekele 01 (24.13qt/ha). But, low yield of 10.0qt/ha was obtained from local (control) variety. Therefore, based on the agronomic performance and yield stability analysis, variety Mekele 02 followed Mekele 01 were high yielding and comparably stable across the tested environments and then recommended for production to the study areas.
Evaluation of Larvacidal Activity of Olea europaea Extract against Anopheles Mosquito in In vitro, Fogera Woreda, North Western Ethiopia
Authors: Teressa Hirpasa
Published: December 2023

Mosquitoes are the major public health threat as they are the vectors of malaria. Since mosquitoes developed resistances towards chemical insecticides, researchers are searching for alternative control measures. Secondary metabolites and bioactive chemicals present in plants serve as a defense mechanism against insects’ larvae. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate larvacidal activities of Olea europaea (O. europaea) extracts In vitro against 3rd-4th instars larvae of Anopheles arabiensis. The fresh leaves of the plant were collected from Fogera Woreda and brought to Bahir Dar University to be extracted by petroleum ether, chloroform, acetone and ethanol. The extract was filtrated using Buchner funnel with Whatman filter paper; undergone rotary evaporator and stored at -4 C until larvicidal bioassay test. Furthermore, the phytochemical screening was carried out and appropriate solution was prepared. Larvae of A. arabiensis were collected from Woreta town and bioassay was performed on 20 larvae at room temperature. The percentage mortality at 24, 48 and 72 hours was computed. The result showed that petroleum ether, chloroform, acetone and ethanol extracts of O. europaea has resulted in significant mortality of larvae (P=0.00). All solvent extracts showed increased mortality rate with time and concentrations. Based on the current result, we recommend that further studies are needed to characterize active ingredients of screened phytochemicals and evaluate their toxicity, and to study their impacts on human health and non-target organisms in mosquito habitats.
Highland Agricultural Knowledge in Migrant Families (Argentina)
Authors: Castro Mora
Published: December 2023

Migrant families are key to observe the dynamic relationship between social groups and their territories. We have analyzed different aspects of the migration process of a large group of people in Argentina that currently dwell in a lowland’s peri-urban location (Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area) but whose genealogical origins are placed in Jujuy Province rural highlands (Humahuaca and Tilcara Departments). This paper presents a brief communication about our results and findings of a long-term research on agricultural practices and knowledge deployed in both geographical areas, which are united by a considerable migrant flow intensified during the last three decades. Regularities and changes in family farming type of organization and food knowledge and practices, are key to understand the cultural heritage firmly rooted in these families and the strength and sustainability of the migration process.
A Novel Approach to Minimizing Pesticide Exposure to Bees in Agricultural Ecosystems
Authors: Drummond Francis A
Published: December 2023

Many cropping systems are dependent upon insect pollinators, especially bees. This is especially the case for most fruits and nuts and some vegetables. However, pest management in these crops may require pesticide applications that can lead to exposing bees with the resulting residues. Recently, several farmer cooperatives, universities, and government agencies have developed guidelines to minimize pesticide exposure to bees within the crop environment. Many of these tactics depend upon choosing least toxic alternative pesticides, minimizing pesticide drift, and/or utilizing pest monitoring in combination with action thresholds that result in pesticides only being applied when farmers are threatened with economic loss greater than the cost of the pesticide application. Few tactics are based upon knowledge of bee behavior that may minimize pesticide exposure. One such example is to apply pesticides at night when bees do not forage. I believe that another tactic that has not been discussed is to identify bee “lek” sites and protect them from pesticide contamination. Leks are sites that some bee species aggregate to locally for purposes of mating. Thus, protecting sites that aggregate bee numbers could be an important tool for farmers.
Biotechnological Approach to the Accelerated Creation of an Artificial, Sustainable Soil-Plant System on Lifeless Land Areas as a Result of Human Activity
Authors: AA Gulevich
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the possibility of overcoming the remediation restrictions in the territories of technogenic and anthropogenically altered landscape using an integrated biotechnological approach that affects modern technologies for optimizing the landscape conditions and creating sustainable plant-soil-microorganism systems. The possibilities of increasing the resistance of plants, microorganisms and actinomycetes for the purposes of biological remediation are analyzed. We are discussing the technological aspects of the organization of the restoration of landscapes with slopes and problematic in terms of the availability of toxic materials.