bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisiting the taxonomy and molecular systematics of Sesamia stemborers (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Apameini: Sesamiina): updated classification and comparative evaluation of species delimitation methods
Authors: Hévin Noémie M. C. , Kergoat Gael J. , Zilli Alberto , Capdevielle-Dulac Claire , Musyoka Boaz K. , Sezonlin Michel , Conlong Desmond , Van Den Berg Johnnie , Ndemah Rose , Le Gall Philippe , Cugala Domingos , Nyamukondiwa Casper , Pallangyo Beatrice , Njaku Mohamedi , Goftishu Muluken , Assefa Yoseph , Kandonda Onésime Mubenga , Bani Grégoire , Molo Richard , Chipabika Gilson , Ong’amo George , Clamens Anne-Laure , Barbut Jérôme , Le Ru Bruno
Published: June 2024

In this study, we reassess the phylogenetic relationships of the genus Sesamia Guenée, 1852 and examine in more detail the members of the nonagrioides species group, for which three distinct species complexes are identified. The calamistis subgroup comprises eight species, of which four new species are described: Sesamia kabirara Le Ru sp. nov., Sesamia kalale Le Ru sp. nov., Sesamia mapalense Le Ru sp. nov. and Sesamia teke Le Ru sp. nov. The incerta subgroup consists of 11 species, of which four new species are described: Sesamia kamba Le Ru sp. nov., Sesamia lalaci Le Ru sp. nov., Sesamia lusese Le Ru sp. nov. and Sesamia msowero Le Ru sp. nov. The nonagrioides subgroup comprises ten species of which two new species are described: Sesamia libode Le Ru sp. nov. and Sesamia satauensis Le Ru sp. nov. Phylogenetic and molecular species delimitation analyses of a multi-marker molecular dataset allow us to investigate and clarify the status of Sesamia species and species complexes. Our results yield a well-supported phylogenetic hypothesis for the genus, which supports the monophyletic nature of all but one species subgroup. The results of 16 distinct molecular species delimitation analyses show some levels of incongruence and, overall, a tendency towards over-splitting. We also present an updated list of species for the genus Sesamia and provide morphological keys based on male and female genitalia to determine the species group of any Sesamia species and to identify all species belonging to the nonagrioides species group.
Morphological and molecular data reveal Cerrena caulinicystidiata sp. nov. and Polyporus minutissimus sp. nov. in Polyporales from Asia
Authors: Zheng Zi-Wei , Zhang Qiu-Yue , Zhang Li-Rong , Yuan Hai-Sheng , Wu Fang
Published: June 2024

Two new species of Polyporales, Cerrena caulinicystidiata and Polyporus minutissimus, are illustrated and described on the basis of morphological studies and phylogenetic analyses from southern China and Vietnam. C. caulinicystidiata is characterized by annual, resupinate, sometimes effused-reflexed basidiocarps, greyish orange to brownish orange pore surface, irregular pores (3–8 per mm), a trimitic hyphal system, pyriform to ventricose cystidia, and subglobose basidiospores 3.2–4.5 × 2.8–3.5 µm in size. P. minutissimus is characterized by annual, solitary, fan-shaped with a depressed center or infundibuliform basidiocarps, obvious black stipe, cream to buff yellow pileal surface with glabrous, occasionally zonate and radially aligned stripes, angular pores (6–9 per mm), a dimitic hyphal system, and cylindrical basidiospores, 5–9.2 × 2.2–4 μm. Detailed descriptions and illustrations of the two new species are provided. The differences between the two new species and their morphologically similar and phylogenetically related species are discussed.
Distressed But Not Deterred: Nurses Reveal Solutions to the Nursing Shortage in the Aftermath of a Pandemic
Authors: Dolores White , Godsey Judi
Published: June 2024

Results from National Impact Assessment (NIA) surveys conducted by the American Nurses Association during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed a nursing profession in distress. National nurse respondents from all employment settings reported stress, with bullying and violence at work, most commonly caused by patients and families. Greater than 50% of national respondents were considering or planning to leave their nursing position within the next six months. These alarming findings prompted leaders of one of the ANA’s midwestern affiliates in Kentucky to launch a state-wide survey that explored perceptions of nurses living or working in the state (n = 850) regarding possible contributors to the nursing shortage, and supportive actions to alleviate them at the time of a significant nursing shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data collected by KNA researchers were also compared against the NIA database to determine if differences existed between Kentucky’s state-specific data and national trends. While some of the highest rated contributors to the nursing shortage concerned insufficient staffing and pay, most of the top-rated concerns expressed by KY nurses related to lack of support for nurses and lack of voice to influence their profession. However, most KY nurses also expressed commitment to their occupation along with a desire to assume the role of leaders who can directly influence their own workplace transformation. This study adds to the national literature by outlining perceived contributors to the nursing shortage and providing recommendations directly from nurses regarding measures to effectively recruit and retain the most vital members of healthcare’s largest profession in the aftermath of a pandemic.
GFPSMA: An improved algorithm based on flower pollination, slime mould, and game inspiration for global optimization
Authors: Liu Yujia , Chen Ziyi , Xiong Wenqing , Zhu Donglin , Zhou Changjun
Published: June 2024

Metaheuristic algorithms have garnered much attention among researchers owing to their robustness, adaptability, independence from a predetermined initial solution, and lack of reliance on gradient computations. The flower pollination algorithm (FPA) and the slime mould algorithm (SMA) are efficient methodologies for addressing global optimization challenges. Nonetheless, tackling large-scale global problems using a single algorithm often proves challenging due to inherent limitations in its mechanism. One effective approach to mitigating this limitation is to hybrid the two algorithms employing suitable strategies. We proposed a hybrid algorithm (GFPSMA) based on FPA and SMA. First, to address the global exploration issue of FPA, a method was proposed that utilized the golden section mechanism to enhance information exchange between random individuals and the best individual. Second, to improve the reliability of the random search phase in SMA, an adaptive step-size strategy was introduced. Furthermore, a dual-competition mechanism, inspired by gaming concepts, was introduced to enhance the integration of the two algorithms. Finally, an elite learning method with adjustment conditions was employed to refine the localization of the best individual. To assess the performance advantage of GFPSMA, 39 benchmark functions were employed, comparing GFPSMA with FPA and SMA along with their six variants, six variants of other metaheuristic algorithms, three CEC competition algorithms, totaling 17 algorithms, and strategic algorithms for testing. Experimental results demonstrated the favorable performance advantage of GFPSMA. Additionally, the feasibility and practicality of GFPSMA were demonstrated in four engineering problems.
Predicting the trend of leptospirosis in China via a stochastic model with vector and environmental transmission
Authors: Shi Xiangyun , Zhou Dan , Zhou Xueyong , Yu Fan
Published: June 2024

A stochastic model of leptospirosis with vector and environmental transmission is established in this paper. By mathematical analysis of the model, the threshold for eliminating the disease is obtained. The partial rank correlation coefficient was used to analyze the parameters that have a greater impact on disease elimination, and a sensitivity analysis was conducted on the parameters through numerical simulation. Further, combined with the data of leptospirosis case reports in China from 2003 to 2021, two parameter estimation methods, Least Squares method (LSM) and Markov Chain Monte Carlo-Metropolis Hastings method (MCMC-MH), are applied to estimate the important parameters of the model and the future trend of leptospirosis in China are predicted.
The continuity of biased random walk's spectral radius on free product graphs
Authors: Song He , Wang Longmin , Xiang Kainan , Zang Qingpei
Published: June 2024

R. Lyons, R. Pemantle and Y. Peres (Ann. Probab. 24 (4), 1996, 1993–2006) conjectured that for a Cayley graph $ G $ with a growth rate $ \mathrm{gr}(G) > 1 $, the speed of a biased random walk exists and is positive for the biased parameter $ \lambda \in (1, \mathrm{gr}(G)) $. And Gábor Pete (Probability and geometry on groups, Chaper 9, 2024) sheds light on the intricate relationship between the spectral radius of the graph and the speed of the biased random walk. Here, we focus on an example of a Cayley graph, a free product of complete graphs. In this paper, we establish the continuity of the spectral radius of biased random walks with respect to the bias parameter in this class of Cayley graphs. Our method relies on the Kesten-Cheeger-Dodziuk-Mohar theorem and the analysis of generating functions.
Quasi-autocorrelation coefficient change test of heavy-tailed sequences based on M-estimation
Authors: Zhang Xiaofeng , Jin Hao , Yang Yunfeng
Published: June 2024

A new test to detect the change-point in the quasi-autocorrelation coefficient (QAC) structure of a simple linear model with heavy-tailed series was developed. It is more general than previous approaches to the change-point problem in that it allows for the process with innovations in the domain of the attraction of a stable law with index $ \kappa\; (0 < \kappa < 2) $. Since the existing methods for QAC change detection are not satisfactory, we converted QAC change to mean change through the moving window method, which greatly improved the efficiency. Thus, the aim of this paper was to construct a ratio-typed test based on M-estimation for the testing of mean change. Under regular conditions, the asymptotic distribution under the no change null hypothesis was functional of a Wiener process, not that of a Lévy stable process. The divergent rate under the alternative hypothesis was also given. The simulation results demonstrate that the performances of our proposed tests were outstanding. Finally, the theoretical results were applied to an analysis of daily USD/CNY exchange rates with respect to QAC change.
« L’enfant de la porte ». Un rôle de premier plan dans le cadre d’une cérémonie lignagère lobi
Authors: Bognolo Daniela
Published: June 2024

Chez les Lobi du Burkina Faso, la participation des enfants à l’activité rituelle domestique émerge comme le thème central d’une forme d’apprentissage relative à la transmission de certains rôles et de certaines règles sociales relevant du système religieux et des alliances.Pour aborder cette question, et afin de mieux appréhender comment la société articule ces participations enfantines, l’attention s’est portée sur une cérémonie lignagère d’importance. En suivant la chronologie des étapes de son exécution et la manière dont les tâches confiées à certains enfants s’associent à l’ordonnancement du rituel, on observe différents liens d’interdépendance, aussi ténus que complexes, qui amèneront ces enfants, en fonction du système sociétal de signes, règles et obligations, à assumer publiquement leur statut et à bâtir le rôle qui leur reviendra à l’avenir.
Plonger dans les canaux, reconquérir la Seine
Authors: Moutiez Julia
Published: June 2024

Cet article se penche sur le processus de publicisation des cours d’eau parisiens enclenché par le retour des pratiques de baignade. Si leurs rives sont devenues des espaces publics centraux à l’échelle de la ville, leurs eaux restent globalement inaccessibles aux habi­tant·es. Pourtant, dans les années 2010, des formes d’appropriation comme la baignade y redeviennent visibles dans la sphère publique comme in situ. La Mairie de Paris localise pro­gressivement sa réponse à ce nouveau problème public dans la Seine, la Marne et les canaux, dans le cadre de différentes politiques (eau, sport, climat) tandis qu’un collectif milite pour le droit à se baigner en eau libre dans la ville. L’ouverture au public de ces espaces passe alors par l’élaboration de dispositifs de baignade formels et informels, et différentes phases de né­gociation du partage des usages et des accès aux cours d’eau. Cependant, l’interdiction de baignade est maintenue, et l’ouverture de ces espaces reste conditionnelle, contingente, incertaine voire révocable.
En avoir le corps net
Authors: Chauliac Marina
Published: June 2024

Partant d’une ethnographie des derniers bains-douches de Lyon, Grenoble et Saint-Étienne, cet article propose une réflexion sur les gestes et les espaces de lavage du corps dans un lieu d’hygiène collectif. Les douches publiques constituent en effet un poste d’observation privilégié pour accéder à ce qui relève en principe de l’espace privé, ce qui est généralement soustrait aux regards et qui semble aller de soi. Elles permettent dès lors d’appréhender les modalités de construction et de co-présence de normes sociales et culturelles en matière de propreté et d’intimité. Que signifient « se laver », ou encore « être propre » ? Que se passe-t-il lorsque les soins du corps sont contrôlés par une institution extérieure ? Comment s’amé­nager une « place » dans un lieu partagé ? Croisant dimension politique et ressentis des usa­gers et des employés, les bains-douches seront abordés comme révélateurs à la fois des politiques publiques d’hospitalité, de la pluralité et de la confrontation de règles et d’habitudes concernant les « techniques du corps », ainsi que des formes d’« invention du quotidien », où se bricolent et se négocient des temps et des espaces « à soi ».
Publicaciones autogestionadas feministas: haciendo feminismo a través de la práctica y cambiando la práctica a través del tiempo en la península ibérica
Authors: Casado Laura López
Published: June 2024

Ces dernières années, les publications féministes autogérées, en particulier les fanzines, mais également les revues indépendantes ou les newsletters, ont connu un essor important. La façon dont ces publications naissent et se diffusent nous éclaire sur les féminismes ibériques, autogérés, axés sur la pensée collective, mais également sur l’usage des nouvelles technologies. La nature même de cet objet d’étude nous permet d’analyser les relations qui existent aux niveaux « translocal » et transnational, en utilisant l’ibérisme comme un nouvel angle d’approche.
Políticas de igualdad de género y enseñanza artística (Argentina)
Authors: Laba Vanesa Vazquez
Published: June 2024

En este artículo se presentan los avances de las políticas de igualdad en la Universidad Nacional de las Artes (UNA) a partir de la creación de la Secretaría de Igualdad, Derechos y Diversidad. Describimos y analizamos las diferentes acciones tales como el Cupo laboral para personas Travestis, Transexuales y Transgénero; el Programa de investigación en géneros y artes; la Consejería en salud, derechos y género, entre otras. Entendemos estos avances de políticas institucionales en un contexto de masivas movilizaciones feministas y, fundamentalmente, de creación de la Red Interuniversitaria por la Igualdad y contra las Violencias de Género (RUGE), porque ha sido un actor clave para la promoción de las políticas de género en las universidades. Pero, además, porque dichas políticas de igualdad y transversalización en la Universidad Nacional de las Artes, que producen mayor visibilidad y participación de los feminismos y el colectivo LGBTIQ+, generan debates en torno a las definiciones sobre qué es arte y quiénes pueden producir arte.
Prototype of the information application provided by the patient for urgency and emergency moments
Authors: Polido Bruna Aparecida , Carvalho Elias César Araújo de
Published: June 2024

During an emergency and urgent care, there is great difficulty on the part of health professionals who attend the event to trust the data provided, especially when these are provided by patients who may not be mentally well, in shock, without communication or even the absence of the informant when the patient is unconscious. Therefore, this study aims to develop a prototype to validate the fundamental requirements for creating an application that contains basic patient data that are essential for their care. In addition to personal data, the patient will be able to inform data about allergies, pre-existing diseases and continuous medication use. In this way, this application will help the healthcare professional to obtain this information in a clear, easy and organized way. As a methodology, the scenario was studied, during this phase, meetings were held with professionals from the urgency and emergency service and, with that, the main requirements for the development of the prototype were elaborated. Then, the development of the prototype began.(patient and/or his/her guardian) (attendant health professional). The prototype was developed using the Lean methodology, which deals with continuous learning and a focus on team communication, and Scrum, a methodology focused on continuous development and approval and the use of features and usability. With the prototype ready, an explanatory video was made about the functioning of the prototype. Then, an interview was carried out with some health professionals, via Face book high lighted by this study and the use of the about app. The survey results showed that 96.2% of respondents said they would use the application, 93.2% would feel safer during an emergency care and 79.2% would like to be informed if the application is completed. The prototype was elaborated, evaluated and the results showed that the product is viable.
Extrinsic tracheotomy tube compression in a patient with upper airway obstruction: A case series
Authors: Barter Lauren , Forner David , Munroe Kelti , Mukhida Karim , Brown Timothy , Massoud Emad
Published: June 2024

Tracheostomies are commonly performed procedures for a variety of indications, including to secure a patient’s airway when endotracheal intubation is not advisable. Though routine, tracheostomies are not possible without complications. We present the first reported cases of patients with idiopathic external compression of a tracheostomy tube following a tracheostomy. In both cases, standard algorithms for the management of tracheostomy tube occlusion were followed. In both patients, subsequent inability to reinsert the cannula prompted bedside bronchoscopy. The first patient demonstrated a 40% to 50% occlusion of the tracheostomy tube as a result of the tube itself being compressed externally. The occlusion did not resolve, despite change of the entire tracheostomy tube, until a tracheal ring was excised. The second patient had a bronchoscopy at the bedside, revealing a 20% compression of the tracheostomy tube that was managed conservatively. There are several complications that can arise when performing a tracheostomy, but no previous cases have been published describing external compression of the tracheostomy tube.
Coexistence of Essential Thrombocythemia and Pituitary Adenoma: A Case Report of a Saudi Female Patient
Authors: Al-Ansari Rehab Yusuf , Al Otaibi Maha Jurais , Al-Ghamdi Amal Mohsen , Al-Zahrani Nada Rajab , Woodman Alexander
Published: June 2024

Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a malignant hematological disease that has the ability to progress to acute leukemia or transform into other myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). The coexistence of ET and other MPNs with pituitary adenoma (PA) is rare. There are no reports of cases of secretory PA of prolactin hormone in combination with ET. This case was reported in a young woman from Saudi Arabia who had the secretory PA present in combination with ET. The 20-year-old patient was treated for a micro-PA with hyperprolactinemia. The patient was referred to the hematological service for thrombocytosis. There was no history of thrombosis, cardiovascular risk factors, or constitutional symptoms. Laboratory tests showed that platelet levels consistently lagged from 700 × 103/µL to 1000 × 103/µL for 1 year. Hemoglobin 13 g/dL, white blood cells (WBCs) 6 × 103/µL, and normal WBC differential. The peripheral blood smear was inconclusive. A peripheral blood sample was sent for the cytogenetic study of myeloproliferative diseases, which came to be positive for c.1849G>T p.(V617F) mutation in the EXON 14 Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) gene. The patient was diagnosed with a MPN, ET with positive exon 14 JAK2, at low-risk category. Evidence suggests that MPNs in combination with endocrinological diseases are rare. However, there is a high incidence of MPN and unrelated tumors such as PA. Further research is recommended to thoroughly investigate endocrine tumors and look beyond secondary thrombocytosis that leads to thrombocythemia as in ET.
Effect of yoga on cognitive function of hypertensive personnel in India’s Central Industrial Security Force
Authors: Jat Shankar Lal , Tekur Padmini
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) protects India’s strategic assets, a role burdened with stress that may affect cognitive functions in hypertensive personnel. This study investigates yoga’s potential to enhance cognitive abilities in these individuals.

Methods:

In our study, 88 male CISF personnel at the Indian Space Research Organisation, Bangalore, aged 25­60 years, were divided into yoga and control groups. The yoga group underwent a 3-month regimen, daily 1-h sessions for 5 days each week. These sessions included a combination of loosening exercises, breathing practices, asanas, pranayama, and relaxation techniques. Cognitive evaluations were performed using Psychological Experimental Building Language software, encompassing the digit span, Stroop task, and Tower of London tests.

Results:

Postintervention, the yoga group marginally improved in the digit forward task without significant difference (p = 0.12), while in the digit backward task, they showed a slight decline compared to the control group’s pronounced decrease (p = 0.03). In the Stroop task, across all conditions-reaction time for the congruent condition (RTC), neutral condition (RTN), and incongruent condition (RTI)-the yoga group demonstrated either stable or slightly increased reaction times. In contrast, the control group exhibited significant increases in reaction times across these conditions. Significant differences were observed across conditions (RTC: p < 0.001, r = −0.67; RTN: p < 0.001, r = −0.65; RTI: p < 0.001, r = −0.70). Post-intervention, the yoga group demonstrated improved accuracy across all conditions: congruent (96%), incongruent (80%), and neutral (92%). Post-intervention, the yoga group significantly reduced their errors compared to the control group, as indicated by a notable decrease in error rate (p < 0.001, r = -0.68). Postintervention, the yoga group exhibited enhanced planning abilities (p = 0.0038, r = −0.36).

Conclusion:

Our study highlights the potential of yoga-based interventions in boosting cognitive abilities among hypertensive members of India’s CISF. However, a deeper exploration is essential to comprehensively understand yoga’s cognitive impact.
A Fourier transform for Banach–Colmez spaces
Authors: Anschütz Johannes , Le Bras Arthur-César
Published: June 2024

We define and study an

\ell

-adic Fourier transform for a relative version of Banach–Colmez spaces (over a perfectoid space which is not necessarily a geometric point), which can be thought of as some analytic analogue of the

\ell

-adic Fourier transform for unipotent perfect group schemes. We explicitly describe it on some examples.
Hardy inequalities for large fermionic systems
Authors: Frank Rupert L. , Hoffmann-Ostenhof Thomas , Laptev Ari , Solovej Jan Philip
Published: June 2024

Given

0<s<\frac{d}{2}

with

s\leq 1

, we are interested in the large

N

-behavior of the optimal constant

\kappa_{N}

in the Hardy inequality

\sum_{n=1}^{N} (-\Delta_{n})^{s} \geq \kappa_{N} \sum_{n<m}|X_{n}-X_{m}|^{-2s}

, when restricted to antisymmetric functions. We show that

N^{1-\frac{2s}{d}}\kappa_{N}

has a positive, finite limit given by a certain variational problem, thereby generalizing a result of Lieb and Yau related to the Chandrasekhar theory of gravitational collapse.
Imágenes falsas, efectos reales. Deepfakes como manifestaciones de la violencia política de género
Authors: Barrientos-Báez Almudena , Piñeiro Otero María Teresa , Porto Renó Denis
Published: June 2024

Introducción: El estudio aborda la problemática de los deepfakes y su efecto en la percepción pública, destacando su evolución desde prácticas antiguas de manipulación visual hasta convertirse en herramientas avanzadas de construcción de realidades alternativas, especialmente lesivas para las mujeres. El uso de la manipulación de imágenes como una forma ataque o represión va a llevar a considerar esta práctica como parte de las violencias contra las mujeres en política. Metodología: Este estudio de carácter exploratorio va a adentrarse en el uso de las imágenes manipuladas contra las políticas. Un objetivo para el que se diseñó una metodología múltiple: entrevistas con mujeres políticas, análisis de imágenes falsas auditadas por verificadores de información y búsqueda simple en plataformas de contenidos para adultos. Resultados: Se pone de manifiesto un empleo de imágenes fake como forma de atacar y desprestigiar a las mujeres política. Dichas imágenes son fundamentalmente cheapfakes. Discusión: La limitada sofisticación en la manipulación de imágenes de mujeres políticas permite la detección de falsificaciones por una audiencia crítica. Conclusiones: Las conclusiones resaltan la necesidad de educación mediática para combatir la desinformación y el sesgo de confirmación. La investigación enfatiza la violencia de género en la política, donde los deepfakes se utilizan para silenciar y desacreditar a las mujeres, perpetuando así la misoginia y el mantenimiento de estructuras de poder existentes.
Time and Note Characteristic Effects of an Electronic Health Record Template for Internal Medicine Resident Notes
Authors: Calder Madison B. , Hanson Matt , Jost Melissa , Kelley Kristen D.
Published: June 2024

Background Inpatient internal medicine (IM) residents spend most of their time on indirect patient care activities such as clinical documentation.

Objective We developed optimized electronic health record (EHR) templates for IM resident admission and progress notes, with the objective to reduce note-writing time, shorten note length, and decrease the percentage of progress note text that was copy-forwarded from prior notes.

Methods In 2022, a multidisciplinary team created, over an 8-month period, optimized EHR templates for IM resident admission and progress notes. A retrospective analysis was performed to assess differences in resident time spent writing notes, note length in characters, and percentage of progress note text that was copy-forwarded. All 94 residents in the IM residency program had the opportunity to use the novel templates.

Results Following implementation of the novel templates, residents spent on average 3.6 minutes less per progress note compared to pre-intervention (P=.008; 95% CI of the difference: 1.1-6.0 minutes). Notes in the post-intervention period were shorter for admission notes (mean reduction of 1041 characters; P<.001; 95% CI of the difference: 448-1634 characters) and progress notes (mean reduction of 764 characters; P<.001; 95% CI of the difference: 103-1426 characters). Progress notes also saw an average 22% decrease of copy-forwarded text (P<.001, 95% CI of the difference: 18.7%-25.4%).

Conclusions The optimized note templates led to a reduction in resident progress note-writing time, shortened note length, and a lower percentage of copy-forwarded text.
The overbearing role of state over local government and provisions of 1999 constitution: Where is local level autonomy in Nigeria?
Authors: Egwuagu Uloma Bridget , Nnamani Desmond Okechukwu , Okolie Norah Uzodimma
Published: June 2024

The provision of section 7 of 1999 Constitution by apex court judgment and extra-judicial pronouncements put local governments under the apron of state government. This control has been in the front burner of discourse in Nigerian politics since 1999 till date especially grassroots governance. The paper examines state-local relations from legal and operational view- points, illustrates how state government set aside the intent of 1999 Constitution that institute local government system properly organized, monitored supervised by state level. The paper adopted developmental theory as its framework as propounded by Lele, Zamani, Ola & Adamolekun. The data were collected through primary and secondary source; relevant data were analyzed supplemented with in- depth interview subjected to descriptive and infernal statistical analysis. Pearson Product Movement Correlation was used to analyze dependent and independent variables while t-test was employed to test the hypotheses. The paper found out that local level has failed because state government refuse has failed to perform their responsibilities in line with the tenets of the 1999 Constitution and other extant laws. There is need for an efficient and effective local government system on the premise of federal decentralized system. It has been noted that the existing legal framework require adjustment by granting local level, state assembly and state judiciary autonomy to checkmate the excess of state level. In accomplishing this will improve the interaction, cooperation and relation for a virile local government system in Nigeria.
A INFLUÊNCIA DAS TECNOLOGIAS NA EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Silveira Solange Lopes Lino , Silva Cristiane Monteiro da , Moreira Maria Da Fé Silva , Batista Maria Valdeli Matias , Fernandes Simone Barbosa
Published: June 2024

O presente artigo aborda a influência das tecnologias na educação, bem como as metodologias inovadoras, currículo e interatividade, por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica com abordagem qualitativa. Destaca-se a origem das tecnologias, tecnologias no currículo educacional, as metodologias inovadoras nas salas de aulas como mecanismo de transformação do ensino tradicional para o digital. A proposta visa um olhar desafiador, onde propõe ao professor conhecimento para inovar sua prática e ao aluno um aporte de conhecimento tecnológico, tornando-o responsável pela sua aprendizagem, levando-o a mudança para transformação social. Além disso, ressalta como objetivo compreender a integração das tecnologias nas metodologias de ensino, na revisão curricular e na promoção da interatividade e como a sua  influência tem redefinido o processo de ensinar e aprender na educação atual. Além de destacar também um relato de experiência trazendo um enfoque na educação em meio ao contexto da pandemia no ano de 2020 e compreendendo os impactos na prática docente. No final, percebe-se a necessidade dos profissionais da educação se atentarem às diversas ferramentas tecnológicas disponíveis e assim, usufruírem da melhor forma para transformar através das metodologias ativas suas práticas diárias.
FERRAMENTAS DE MULTIMÍDIAS NO PROCESSO DE ENSINO - APRENDIZAGEM
Authors: Eccel Ana Carolina Rodrigues da Luz , Esprendor Aline , Souza Átila de , Alves Daiane de Lourdes , Malta Daniela Paula de Lima Nunes
Published: June 2024

Este trabalho tem como assunto “Ferramentas de Multimídias no Processo de Ensino e Aprendizagem”. A utilização dos computadores, da internet, da televisão, dos espaços virtuais, redes sociais e de vários outros meios, mostram-se além de simples produtos ou tecnologias. Todas estas possibilidades multimídias, chegam para transformar a idealização da aprendizagem formal e da demanda única de um ambiente institucionalizado para a aprendizagem. Assim, este trabalho tem como objetivo geral analisar como a multimídia- educação vem se concretizando no cenário escolar, usando como metodologia para a construção do mesmo a pesquisa bibliográfica. Destaca-se a relevância de compreender as multimídias como um poço de conhecimentos, instrumento de pesquisa e maneira de expressão para melhorar a educação, por meio de uma possibilidade crítica, criativa e responsável. Conclui-se que é necessário reconhecer a importância de transformações das definições teóricas e/ou empíricas relacionadas ao processo de ensino e aprendizagem, que não conseguem tirar o foco do docente, como aquele que ensina e o estudante aquele que precisa aprender por meio dele.
EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL INCLUSIVA ATRAVÉS DA ANÁLISE DO COMPORTAMENTO APLICADA – ABA
Authors: Penha Maria Cleonice Santos de Melo , Oliveira Elineide Cavalcanti de , Klauch Jorge José , Santos Luciana Monteiro dos , Andrade Filho Marcos Antonio Soares de
Published: June 2024

Este artigo investigou a aplicabilidade da Análise do Comportamento Aplicada (ABA) na educação inclusiva de indivíduos com Transtornos do Espectro Autista (TEA). O objetivo principal foi analisar como a implementação dos princípios da ABA pode ser otimizada para promover habilidades sociais e cognitivas, e como essas práticas podem ser incorporadas eficazmente em ambientes educacionais inclusivos. Utilizou-se uma metodologia de pesquisa bibliográfica, conforme delineado por Gil (2009), que envolveu a sistematização de conhecimentos a partir de materiais já publicados e disponíveis em bases de dados como Google Acadêmico e Scielo. Os principais autores consultados incluíram Fernandes (2013), que discutiu a necessidade de uma análise meticulosa dos fatores ambientais que influenciam comportamentos em crianças com TEA; Rosa, Matsukura e Squassoni (2019), que exploraram as adaptações necessárias para a escolarização de indivíduos com TEA em idade adulta; e Sousa et al. (2020), que destacaram a importância do reforço positivo na modelagem de comportamentos. A análise qualitativa dos dados permitiu uma compreensão profunda das práticas da ABA e sua eficácia no contexto educacional. Concluiu-se que, apesar dos desafios, a ABA oferece estratégias significativas para o desenvolvimento de habilidades essenciais em alunos com TEA, contribuindo para uma educação mais inclusiva e eficaz. As soluções para os desafios de implementação incluíram a formação contínua de educadores e a adaptação das políticas escolares para suportar as práticas de ABA.
Analysis of Factors Affecting User Satisfaction with Using the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) Payment System
Authors: Daffa Satria Meidi Prakosa Muhammad , Gui Anderes
Published: June 2024

Quick Response Indonesian Code (QRIS) is a new innovation that makes payments faster compared to other digital payments as it takes less than a minute to make a payment. Implementing QRIS has a reputation for making every transaction fast, easy and effective. Due to its effectiveness and ease of use, QRIS has exploded in popularity across Indonesia and across generations. This study explores which factors may influence user satisfaction when using the Quick Response Indonesia standard payment system. This research is expected to be a tool not only for QRIS service providers, but also to facilitate innovation in QRIS technology
Surgical Treatment of a Large-Angle Post Traumatic Hypertropia by The Inverse Knapp Procedure: A Case Report
Authors: Viola Dohvoma
Published: June 2024

urpose: To report the case of a patient treated successfully by the inverse Knapp procedure for persistent vertical diplopia, despite 2 orbital reconstruction surgeries following orbital trauma.

Report: A 40-year-old patient was referred to us for a 10-months history of vertical diplopia which started after a road traffic accident. The initial CT scan had revealed right maxillary hemosinus, fracture of the orbital floor and muscle incarceration; for which he had undergone 2 orbital surgeries before referral. Ocular motility revealed a 30 Prism Diopters (PD) hypertropia and limited depression of the right eye. Lancaster test showed inferior rectus palsy of the right eye. Persistent diplopia despite 4 months of continuous patching of the left eye was the indication for surgery. The inverse Knapp procedure was done under general anaesthesia. Post operatively, the patient was free of diplopia without the use of prisms in primary gaze and in near vision.

Conclusion: The inverse Knapp procedure is an uncommon operation in strabismus surgery which gives good results in inferior rectus palsy from orbital trauma.
Heterosis and Diallel Analysis of Yield and Yield Components of Bread Wheat F1 Generation
Authors: Ocaktan Harun , Güngör Hüseyin , Dumlupınar Ziya
Published: June 2024

In this study, half-diallel crosses were performed using six wheat genotypes (Adana-99, Flamura-85, Masaccio, Lucilla, 1635 and 2115). This research was conducted in Kahramanmaras ecological conditions during the 2019-2020 growing season in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Heading date (HD), grain filling period (GFP), days to maturity (DM), plant height (PH), spike length (SL), grain number per spike (GNS), grain weight per spike (GWS), thousand kernel weight (TKW), grain yield per plant (GY), and chlorophyll content of flag leaf (SPAD value) traits were investigated on F1 plants and parents. When the mean values of parents and F1 generations were examined, F1 mean values were higher than the mean values of parents in heading date (134.06 days), days to maturity (164.04 days), spike length (13.31 cm), grain number per spike (51.64 units), grain weight per spike (2.11 g), thousand-grain weight (36.58 g), grain yield per plant (35.99 g), and chlorophyll content of flag leaf (49.60 SPAD), while lower in grain filling period (41.77 days) and plant height (88.80 cm). According to diallel analyses, it was found that HD, DM, GFP, PH, GWS, and SPAD traits had additive and dominant gene effects, while SL, GNS, TKW, and GY traits had significant dominant gene effects. Partial dominance was observed for HD, DM, PH, GWS, GY, and SPAD traits, while superior dominance was observed for GFP, SL, GNS, and TKW traits. The effects of general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) were significant for all the traits studied. Positive average heterosis and heterobeltiosis values were determined for GNS, GWS, TKW, and GY traits. In terms of grain yield per plant, the genotypes Adana-99, Lucilla, and Masaccio were identified as potential parents for breeding programs. Combinations of 1635 × 2115, Masaccio × Lucilla, Adana-99 × Lucilla, Adana-99 × Masaccio, Adana-99 × 1635, and Flamura-85 × Lucilla were identified as promising hybrids for grain yield.
Evaluation of the Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Production from the Perspective of Farmers: Yozgat Case
Authors: Tüfekci Hacer , Boz Mehmet Akif , Yildirim Selman
Published: June 2024

The study aimed to assess the effects of climate change on livestock in the Yozgat province by assessing its influence on farmers. The main material of the study consisted of the data obtained from face-to-face questionnaires with farmers engaged in animal and crop production together in the villages connected to the center of Yozgat province. The study revealed that the majority of farmers fell within the 31-40 age bracket, accounting for 44.8% of the participants. Additionally, 40.0% and 36.0% of the farmers had completed high school and secondary school, respectively. Furthermore, 59.2% of the farmers reported having 5-7 family members. All surveyed farmers confirmed their familiarity with the notion of climate change. According to farmers, drought is the primary concern associated with climate change, followed by global warming and changes in seasons. According to the survey, 90.4% of the farmers reported that climate change has an impact on their region. The observed alterations were identified as a decrease in precipitation, unpredictable and fluctuating precipitation patterns, a reduction in the duration of precipitation, and an increase in water scarcity. All farmers who participated to study stated that climate change negatively affected animal and crop production. As a result, the farmers participating in the survey have a high awareness of climate change, they are affected by these changes in animal production, there are certain practices that they pay attention to in adapting to these processes and reducing their effects, but the need for information, training, legal practices and inspections to be carried out by relevant institutions on this issue has been particularly emphasized.
Peranan Media Sosial sebagai Intervening dalam Mengoptimalkan Orientasi Kewirausahaan dan Kinerja UMKM di Nagari Kinali
Authors: Pratiwi Anggi , Mariyanti Eka
Published: June 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on the performance of MSMEs in Nagari Kinali, and the use of social media as an intervening variable. Respondents in this study consisted of 83 MSME players in the culinary field. Researchers set four hypotheses that were tested to examine the effect of entrepreneurial orientation and social media on the performance of MSMEs in Nagari Kinali. The results showed that entrepreneurial orientation has a positive and significant influence on the performance of MSMEs in Nagari Kinali. In addition, social media also has a positive and significant influence on the performance of MSMEs in Nagari Kinali. However, the results also show that entrepreneurial orientation has a more dominant influence on MSME performance compared to social media variables. This study also highlights the importance of entrepreneurial orientation in improving MSME performance, although the role of social media cannot be ignored either. The implication of these findings is the importance of MSME players to pay attention to and developing entrepreneurial orientation in an attempt to improve their business performance in today's digital era.
The Effect Of Work Environment On Career Commitment With Job Satisfaction As A Mediation Variable On Employees Of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Pasaman Barat
Authors: Sakdiah Halimatus , Fitia Yuki
Published: June 2024

Objectives- This study aims to analyze: (1) the influence of the work environment on career commitment (2) the influence of the work environment on job satisfaction (3) the influence of job satisfaction on career commitment (4) the influence of job satisfaction mediate the relationship between the work environment and career commitment. Methodology- This research is causal research. The population of this research is all employees of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Kcp Pasaman Barat with a total of 40 employees and this research uses total sampling to get a population of 40 employees. The sampling technique was taken using proportional clustered simple random sampling where samples were selected in each division according to their proportions and the chance of each member of the population being in the sample was equally large. Data collection used a questionnaire with a Likert scale . Data analysis techniques use Smart PLS 4.1.0.0 software The results of data processing in this research show that: (1) the work environment has a positive and significant effect on career commitment for employees of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Kcp West Pasaman (2) the work environment has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction for employees of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Kcp West Pasaman (3) job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on career commitment among employees of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Kcp West Pasaman (4) job satisfaction has a positive and significant mediating effect on the relationship between the work environment and career commitment among employees of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Kcp West Pasaman. Keywords: Work Environment, Career Commitment, Job Satisfaction
Archivo Histórico de Protocolos de Madrid
Authors: García Gómez Beatriz
Published: June 2024

El Archivo Histórico de Protocolos de Madrid custodia y pone a disposición de ciudadanos e investigadores cinco siglos de protocolos notariales y millones de escrituras de generaciones que pasaron ante escribanos y notarios madrileños. Documentos que se han convertido en testimonios imprescindibles para la investigación histórica y de este modo hacernos comprender aquellos acontecimientos pasados, mentalidades, usos y costumbres que sirven para conformar la memoria colectiva de la sociedad en la que vivimos.
SEDIC Abierto
Authors: Morales Sanabria Carmen
Published: June 2024

Actividades de SEDIC a lo largo de los últimos meses y avance de las que se organizarán.
Flexural and cracking behavior of reinforced lightweight self-compacting concrete beams made with LECA aggregate
Authors: Ningampalli Ramanjaneyulu , Rao M. V. Seshagiri , Desai V. Bhaskar
Published: June 2024

In the current research, an attempt was made to examine the flexural and cracking behavior of reinforced lightweight self-compacting concrete (LWSCC) beams incorporating light-expand- ed clay aggregate (LECA) as a partial replacement for natural coarse aggregate (NCA). Me- chanical properties such as compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength were evaluated, alongside fresh properties assessed using flow table, V-funnel, J-ring, and L-box tests. The study examined six beams, including a control mix, with LECA replacements of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%. The results indicate that compressive strength decreased with higher LECA content, from 44.56 MPa in the control mix to 32.73 MPa at 25% LECA. Flexural and split tensile strengths showed similar trends. Crack width increased with LECA content, from 1 mm in the control mix to 2 mm at 25% LECA, while density decreased. Flexur- al performance analysis revealed reduced ultimate load capacity and increased deflection with higher LECA proportions. The ductility index improved, suggesting enhanced flexibility. This study concludes that LECA can effectively replace NCA in LWSCC, though with a trade-off in strength and cracking behavior.
Hepsiburada’nın B2B Mobil Uygulama Adaptasyonu Bir Başarı Hikayesi
Authors: Şahin Ecem Burçin , Turan Aykut
Published: June 2024

Öz: Araştırmanın amacı; uygulama adaptasyonu sağlamak ve kullanımını artırmak için literatürde belirlenen pratiklerin incelenerek, gerçekleştirilmiş ve başarıyla sonuçlanmış bir B2B mobil uygulama örneğinin aktarılmasıdır.
Yöntem: Nitel araştırma yöntemi ile örnek bir vaka çalışması olarak Hepsiburada pazaryeri mobil uygulamasının kullanıcı etkileşimini artırmak için literatür araştırması iç görüleri incelenerek paylaşılmış, literatürü destekleyecek şekilde yapılmış analizler ve alınan aksiyonların gerçekleşen sonuçlarıyla birlikte detaylandırılması sağlanmıştır.
Bulgular: Uygulama tutundurma çalışmalarında tek bir kriterin yeterli olmadığı; uygulama mağazasında bulunan uygulama ismi, açıklamaları ve görselleri, teknik stabilitenin sağlanması, kullanıcı geri bildirimlerinin sürekli takip ve analiz edilmesi, kullanıcı ihtiyaçlarına çözüm sağlanarak memnuniyetin artırılması, masaüstünde sunulan özellikler ile uygulamada sunulan özelliklerin bir bütün olduğu ve anlık bildirimlerin sıklığının, kişiselleştirilmiş ve ilgi çekici ve kullanıcı yararına olması şartıyla uygulama adaptasyonu konusunda etkili faktörler olduğunu doğrulayan örnek bir vaka çalışması olmuştur.
Sonuç: Literatürde belirtilen çalışmalar ile bilişim sektöründe alışılagelmiş analiz yöntemlerinin çıktılarının örtüştüğü kanıtlanmıştır.