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Collaboration Governance On Ecotourism Belitung Unesco Global Geopark
Authors: Utomo Wahyudi , Effy Effy , Huseini Martani
Published: May 2024

This study aims to analyze the governance of collaboration of the Belitung Ecotourism UNESCO Global Geopark. Attention is given to the study of collaboration governance considered one of the key issues of success in the context of Belitung tourism development as part of the UNESCO Global Geopark network. The contribution and role of each actor whether from the government, private sector, community, or community has made a positive contribution to building sustainable and environmentally sound tourism quality. This research uses a sequential mixed methods research exploratory approach, in this research data is obtained through in-depth interviews, document reviews, and surveys so that the triangulation process can be carried out more completely. Research informants consisted of elements of government, the private sector, associations, society, and communities. A total of 13 informants were interviewed and 31 people responded to the survey. The results show that trust, values, and social networks have become the glue and bind each actor so that they function as a basic element to form a good collaboration.
Analisis Interpretasi Hasil Uji Dissolved Gas Analysis Minyak Transformator Dengan Metode Kombinasi Duval Pentagon
Authors: Munir Nur Al Anshari
Published: May 2024

Ada banyak metode dan parameter dalam menentukan diagnosa kondisi trafo berisolasi minyak melalui hasil uji Analisa Gas Terlarut. Beberapa diantaranya adalah metode Duval yang di kembangkan oleh Michel Duval berupa Segitiga Duval dan Duval Pentagon. Metode terkini dari Duval adalah Kombinasi Duval Pentagon, yaitu kombinasi dari Duval Pentagon 1 dan 2. Kombinasi ini memberikan sepuluh zona indikasi kegagalan dalam membantu diagnose trafo berdasarkan hasil uji parameter lima gas utama hidro karbon. Dalam makalah ini dijelaskan bagaimana cara menginterpretasikan hasil uji DGA kedalam diagram Kombinasi Duval Pentagon dari parameter uji lima gas utama hidro karbon. Sebelum menuju ke Kombinasi Duval Pentagon terlebih dulu di uraikan penggunaan Duval Pentagon 1 dan 2. Sampel uji yang digunakan dalam makalah ini adalah hasil uji DGA dari beberapa trafo yang memiliki riwayat buruk, kemudian diambil parameter gas utama hidro karbon untuk di analisis berdasarkan metode Duval Pentagon. Setelah itu dilakukan perbandingan dengan kejadian actual berdasarkan hasil investigasi trafo yang menjadi sampel dalam makalah ini. Hasil perbandingan dengan kejadian actual di dapatkan penguatan yang dapat menjadi pertimbangan untuk diagnose kondisi trafo, namun perlu di ingat bahwa ada beberapa metode lain dalam diagnosa kondisi dari hasil uji DGA sehingga membandingkan dengan metode lain perlu dilakukan untuk mempertajam analisa dan mengerucutkan tindakan yang tepat selanjutnya dalam menangani trafo tersebut.
Personalisierte Preise im Online-Handel
Authors: Hafner-Thomic Nina-Maria
Published: May 2024

Technisch bestehen bereits vielfältige Möglichkeiten, aus Nutzerdaten Gewinn zu schöpfen. Ein gesellschaftlich und wissenschaftlich vielfach diskutierter Anwendungsfall ist die personalisierte Preissetzung, bei der die maximale Zahlungsbereitschaft potenzieller Käufer möglichst genau ermittelt und ihnen einen „maßgeschneiderter“ Preis vorgeschlagen werden soll.  Das Werk untersucht die vielfältigen Rechtsfragen, die sich beim Einsatz derartiger personalisierter Preissetzungsmodelle stellen, darunter: Rechtfertigung für die Datenverarbeitung sowie datenschutzrechtliche Betroffenenrechte und Verarbeitungsverbote Verbraucherrechtliche Transparenzpflichten Diskriminierungsschutz Vertragsrechtliche Grenzen Kartellrechtliche Zulässigkeit Europäische Neuerungen im Bereich Künstliche Intelligenz und Online-Plattformen Rechtspolitische Erwägungen
Die Gesundheitsberufe in Österreich
Authors: Wittmann Martin C.
Published: May 2024

Das Buch beschäftigt sich mit den komplexen Rechtsmaterien der Berufsrechte aller erdenklichen Gesundheitsberufe. Komplettiert wird die Darstellung durch eine Besprechung der verfassungsrechtlichen Grundlagen und eine kurze Darstellung über Anerkennungsverfahren für die Bewilligung von Ausbildungseinrichtungen, behördliche Aufsicht und die rechtliche Stellung der Organe der Ausbildungseinrichtungen.
»… zitternd vor bunter Seligkeit«
Authors: Müller-Buck Renate
Published: May 2024

Der Philosoph und die Lagunenstadt - die Nietzsche-Kennerin Renate Müller-Buck hat sich auf Spurensuche begeben. Zwischen 1880 und 1887 verbrachte Friedrich Nietzsche insgesamt fünfmal eine längere Zeit in Venedig. Es war die einzige Stadt, die er liebte, ein »geweihter Ort« für sein Gefühl und als Ort der »100 tiefen Einsamkeiten« ein »Bild für die Menschen der Zukunft«. Empfangen und umsorgt wurde er dabei von dem Musiker Heinrich Köselitz, dessen Lehrer er an der Universität Basel war. Ausgehend von Nietzsches Briefen sowie von Berichten und Erinnerungen seiner Freunde und Weggefährten vermittelt Renate Müller-Buck ein Bild vom Alltag des Philosophen in Venedig und von der vielfältigen Bedeutung, die die Lagunenstadt in seinem Denken einnimmt. Wir begleiten ihn durch die schattigen Gässchen mit ihrem »regelmäßigen Trachytsteinpflaster«, das er als »Dreiviertelblinder« besonders liebt und folgen ihm in die Calle nova, wo Köselitz in seinem Zimmer ganze Vormittage für ihn musiziert. Und wir blättern mit ihm in seinen Venedig-Lektüren: Lord Byron, George Sand, Stendhal. Die ausgewiesene Nietzsche-Kennerin Renate Müller-Buck wirft einen ebenso kenntnisreichen wie intimen Blick auf den Menschen Nietzsche und bietet gleichzeitig ein besonderes Bild Venedigs im ausgehenden 19. Jahrhundert.
A Type-2 Fuzzy State Observer Model for Non-Stationary Dynamic System Identification: An Incremental Learning Method with Noise Handling
Authors: Pablo Freitas Evangelista Anderson , Luiz de Oliveira Serra Ginalber
Published: May 2024

Real-world identification involves dealing with challenges such as system complexity, noise, and uncertainties. In this context, a method for incremental learning is suggested, utilizing an evolving type-2 state observer fuzzy model. The process involves structure learning through an evolving type-2 multiscaling clustering approach, eliminating the need for data normalization. The estimation of linear state observer models for each rule is achieved using observer Markov parameters computed via a Type-2 Instrumental Variable (T2-IV) algorithm. For obtaining the instruments for the T2-IV algorithm, a recursive moving-average filter is used. Benchmark and online identification tasks are conducted to demonstrate the practicality and robustness of the proposed methodology, with performance comparisons against existing methodologies.
The Dual Role of NRF2 Transcription Factor in Female Cancer
Authors: Bruneska Gondim Martins Danyelly , Cristina de Aguiar Ananda , Maria de Araújo Barbosa Francielle , Moreira Leitão Glauber
Published: May 2024

Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) is an essential transcription factor that is involved in cellular defense against oxidative stress and is assumed to be an important molecule in the transcription and regulation of cytoprotective genes. NRF2 is not only responsible for protecting healthy cells but plays a role in neoplastic cells once high expression of NRF2 has been observed in cancer cells. However, the increase in NRF2 levels may be correlated with resistance to therapy, making it interesting to understand the duality of the protective action of this molecule in the scenario of the cancer hallmarks, NRF2-regulated target genes involved in redox homeostasis, drug metabolism and excretion, amino acid metabolism, iron metabolism, energetic metabolism, survival, autophagy, proliferation, DNA repair, proteasomal degradation, and mitochondrial physiology. Therefore, NRF2 has emerged as a promising target in cancer treatment, and many efforts have been made to identify therapeutic strategies that inhibit its oncogenic role.
Hydrolysis of Lactose: Conventional Techniques and Enzyme Immobilization Strategies on Polymeric Supports
Authors: Lucas Vallejo-García Jorge , Cutillo-Foraster Alessandra , Arnaiz Ana , Vallejos Saúl , M. García José , Asunción Muñoz Santamaría María , Trigo-López Miriam
Published: May 2024

This chapter explores lactose hydrolysis, emphasizing conventional techniques and the noteworthy immobilization of β-galactosidase on polymeric matrices to enhance the process. Lactose, present in milk and dairy, poses challenges for lactose-intolerant individuals, requiring enzymatic hydrolysis for lactose-free product development. The presence of other milk components, such as proteins and minerals, can indirectly influence the efficiency of lactose hydrolysis by potentially interacting with β-galactosidase enzyme or affecting its stability and activity, making it necessary to control factors such as enzyme concentration, temperature, pH, and reaction time to improve lactose hydrolysis rates. The chapter delves into established methodologies, covering enzymatic kinetics, reaction conditions, and substrate concentrations. It also describes the innovative approach of immobilizing β-galactosidase on polymeric supports to enhance enzyme stability, reusability, and overall efficiency in lactose hydrolysis. Discussions include the design of suitable polymeric matrices, providing insights into mechanisms governing catalytic performance. This comprehensive exploration contributes to understanding lactose hydrolysis, offering valuable insights for developing efficient and sustainable enzymatic processes applicable to the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Applications of Alginate in the Fields of Research Medicine, Industry and Agriculture
Authors: Zabihi Mehdi
Published: May 2024

Alginate is a linear and anionic polysaccharide mainly extracted from brown algae and certain species of bacteria. This natural polymer is composed of guluronic acid and mannuronic acid units. Alginate belongs to a group of compounds that is generally considered a safe substance by the Food and Drug Administration, and due to its abundance, cheapness, and suitable biological properties, such as biocompatibility, non-toxicity, and the ability to gel easily in the fields of research, agriculture, industry, and medicine have been taken into consideration. The most important industrial applications of alginates as natural polymer materials are in line with their stabilizing properties, increasing viscosity, gelling, and ability to retain water. Due to the lack of alginate lyase enzyme (alginate-destroying enzyme) in the body of some animals, including humans, this polymer can be used in the preparation of wound dressings, drug carriers, tissue engineering scaffolds for skin, cartilage, bone, liver, and heart tissue. Alginate is also used in agriculture to coat seeds, fruits, and stem tips. The focus of the present chapter is on recent research advances in the applications of alginate from the industry and agriculture to the biomedical field.
Alginate, Polymer Purified from Seaweed
Authors: Mostolizadeh Saber
Published: May 2024

Seaweeds are one of the rich sources of minerals, protein, vitamins, edible fibers, and also have different functional polysaccharides necessary for human nutrition. Alginates are natural polymers that are part of the polysaccharides group. Alginate is a naturally occurring biopolymer that is found in the cell walls of algae or brown seaweed. Sodium alginate is one of the best-known members of the hydrogel group. The hydrogel is a water-swollen and cross-linked polymeric network produced by the simple reaction of one or more monomers. It has a linear (unbranched) structure based on d-mannuronic and l-guluronic acids. The placement of these monomers depending on the source of its production is alternating, sequential, and random. Sodium alginate is the most commonly used form of alginate used in wide range of applications in various industries including the food industry, medicine, tissue engineering, wastewater treatment, the pharmaceutical industry, and fuel. This review discusses its chemical structure along with its production process and application in various industries.
Selection of Material Parameters in a Chaotic Small Particle Embedded Medium for Wave Scattering Design
Authors: Andriychuk Mykhaylo , Yevstyhneiev Borys
Published: May 2024

Solution to the problem of electromagnetic (EM) wave scattering on a set of small size impedance particles of arbitrary shape with the chaotic rule of their distribution is sought for by the asymptotic approach. The particles are distributed in a homogeneous volume with the constant material parameters. Solution to the problem is derived under the condition that the characteristic size of particles tends to zero; besides, the quantity of particles approaches to infinity at a specific principle. The solving procedure is reduced to derivation of an explicit form of solution that avoids the need to solve the governing integral equation, which is used to determine the fields in the particle’s surfaces. This allows to keep out of integration of the derivatives of Green function, which are presented in a kernel of the derived integral equation. The practical importance of approach consists of creating the media or materials with the close to desired inhomogeneous value of the effective refractive index or magnetic permeability. The explicit analytical relations are reduced for the above physical parameters, and they are verified by computations. It is substantiated that the chaotic distribution of particles in the initial medium makes possible to obtain more contrast material parameters comparing with the regular distribution of particles.
Potential Vulnerabilities of Cryptoalgorithms in the World of Ideal Quantum Annealers
Authors: Pakhomchik Alexey , Vinokur Valerii
Published: May 2024

In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the emergence of quantum annealers presents a formidable challenge to rely on existing cryptographic algorithms such as Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-256) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Building on our findings in cryptanalysis, our work explores the potential vulnerabilities these quantum technologies pose to existing cryptographic methods. We investigate how the transformation of cryptographic problems into quadratic unconstrained binary optimization (QUBO) format, suitable for quantum annealing, could expedite the decryption processes, thereby undermining the security of widely used algorithms. The implications for industries relying on these cryptographic standards are profound. From financial transactions to secure communications, the threat of quantum annealing necessitates a re-evaluation of current security protocols and the acceleration of developing quantum-resistant cryptographic techniques. This chapter aims to provide industry stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of these emerging threats and outline recipes for urgent proactive measures in the face of quantum advances.
Maurice Barrès : la biographie d’une œuvre
Authors: Glaise Anthony
Published: May 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Emmanuel Godo, Maurice Barrès. Le grand inconnu (1862-1923), Paris : Tallandier, 2023, 688 p., EAN 9791021048768.
Pour une interprétation épistémologique des littératures féministes
Authors: Nies-Berger Angeline
Published: May 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Azélie Fayolle, Des femmes et du style. Pour un feminist gaze, Paris : Éditions Divergences, 2023, 232 p., EAN 9791097088583.
Técnicas de clasificación para predecir el desempeño de los estudiantes en pruebas estandarizadas
Authors: Contreras Juárez Roberto , Cerón Garnica Carmen , Archundia Sierra Etelvina , Rivera Torres Karen Josefina
Published: May 2024

Los exámenes de ingreso administrados por las instituciones educativas son uno de los principales desafíos que enfrentan los estudiantes que desean continuar su educación. Estos exámenes son pruebas estandarizadas que miden las habilidades y conocimientos de los estudiantes, lo que ayuda a seleccionar estudiantes que tienen más probabilidades de tener éxito en sus estudios futuros. Este trabajo de investigación tiene como propósito primordial realizar un análisis cuantitativo y cualitativo de las calificaciones finales de Español, Matemáticas, Ciencias Naturales y Sociales de estudiantes egresados de secundaria para determinar patrones que ayuden a predecir su desempeño en el examen de ingreso al bachillerato. El desempeño se mide con base al nivel de habilidad/conocimiento θ obtenido por los estudiantes en la prueba. El análisis se realiza sobre una población de 7,118 estudiantes utilizando técnicas de agrupamiento y clasificación de WEKA y ha demostrado que matemáticas es la base principal para un mejor desempeño.
Whose Hand Writes the Story of ‘Us’? Vulnerability to Identity Interpellations in a Nonrepressive Social Context
Authors: Grancea Ioana ,   Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Published: May 2024

I propose a reconsideration of the role that ‘interpellations’ play in the dynamic process of identity construction. ‘Interpellation’ is a quasi-technical term introduced by Louis Althusser (1969) that I reinterpret using the lens of contemporary social ontology. I therefore look at it as an identity proposal that the individual can either accept, reject, negotiate, or outright ignore. In the original text, Althusser mentions the fact that the individual’s acceptance is the essential moment of an interpellation, but he does not elaborate on the other options available to the individual. I believe it is important to analyze the individual’s options and the factors that may influence whether the individual’s freedom of choice is fully exercised in such contexts. I further discuss the human vulnerabilities that cause ‘interpellations’ to be adopted without much reflection, even in the absence of a repressive system that would try to enforce a mainstream ideology.
‘Conspiracy against Humanity’
Authors: Serafimova Silviya ,   Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Published: May 2024

The main objective of this article is to analyze the reasons behind Thomas Ligotti’s recognition of Peter Wessel Zapffe as an anti-natalist. Specifically, I argue that Ligotti’s focus on Zapffe’s early essay The Last Messiah (1933) alone results in some misunderstandings of Zapffe’s views, which make room for coining him an antinatalist. These misunderstandings ground associated dichotomies of the type, Ligotti’s misinterpretation versus Zapffe’s theory, such as the dichotomy of self-deception versus heterotelic metaphysical activity of phantasy, as embedded in that of illusions versus fixations, and the dichotomy tragedy versus necessary tragic. Comparing and contrasting Ligotti’s analysis of three examples of Zapffe’s works including The Last Messiah and Fragments of an Interview (1959), as well as choosing one more example – that of Zapffe’s monograph On the Tragic (1941) – I aim to demonstrate why reducing Zapffe’s ideas of the necessary tragic and multifrontal conflicts to anti-natalism per se simplifies the unique philosophical background in which these ideas occur.
Dinamika Kurikulum Mardeka dalam Proses Pembelajaran di Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu Ishlahul Ummah
Authors: Takwim  , Fadriati
Published: May 2024

A curriculum is a prearranged set of educational resources that can be used in conjunction with learning activities. Curriculum is a way to gauge a person's daily capacity to carry out the learning process. The research methodology used in this study is a literature review. A literature review is a type of research project that involves gathering data and information from publications and national journals, along with related references. The study's findings and analysis show that the curriculum has goals, forms, procedures, challenges, and stages intending to enhance students' growth and development in line with academic objectives. One curriculum type that is used in the learning process is the independent curriculum, which is based on my research. The procedures that are followed include trying learning outside of the classroom if it is typically done in one, as well as putting strategies in place to help teachers and students effectively communicate through teaching and learning activities. with a technique for conducting discussions that keeps pupils from experiencing psychological fear. Nonetheless, challenges exist, including inadequate human resources and the immaturity of educational institutions and staff. Because it sheds light on the mechanics of learning using the Independent Learning Curriculum, this research is highly significant.
Problematika Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam Berbasis Komunitas dalam Persiapan Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di MTs Negeri Jayawijaya Papua
Authors: Ubaidillah A.
Published: May 2024

The independent curriculum is one of the government's efforts to improve human resources through education. The purpose of this study is to determine the preparation for the implementation of an independent curriculum in rural Papua, especially the problems faced by community-based PAI teachers at MTs Negeri Jayawijaya. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method that describes the reality obtained during the research so that it becomes information that is easy to understand and data that is positively useful in the world of education. The results showed that the preparation for the implementation of the independent curriculum at MTs Negeri Jayawijaya experienced obstacles due to students who had minimal learning experience, low student learning awareness, and unstable internet networks.
Evaluasi Model CIPP pada Program Kewirausahaan di Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Afifahtul Mukarromah Siti , Sholeh Muhamad , Riyanto Yatim
Published: May 2024

The problem of unemployment is one of the problems that has not yet been resolved. The open unemployment rate for high school graduates is 8.15%, second only to vocational school graduates. Entrepreneurship programs implemented in high schools are one option to reduce unemployment rates. Through the entrepreneurship program, students are taught how to become entrepreneurs so that entrepreneurial characters are also instilled. The hope is that students will be able to become creative, independent individuals and be able to take advantage of existing opportunities. Entrepreneurship programs need to be evaluated to measure their achievements. The research uses an evaluative model with the SLR approach. Evaluation using the CIPP model is a comprehensive evaluation model. The CIPP model evaluation includes 4 components, namely, context, input, process, and product. Based on the results of research using the SLR approach, the entrepreneurship program in high school is quite good. Entrepreneurship programs in high schools need to be continued with improvement and development.
Collaboration among Government Co-operative Supporting Organisations in Innovations Design and Dissemination to Primary Co-operative Societies in Tanzania
Authors: Njau S. Luka
Published: May 2024

Most primary co-operatives in Tanzania have experienced various challenges including resources deficit, mismanagement, inadequate co-operative education and global competition among others making them unable to design and utilise sound innovations. In realization of such challenges and recognition of their socio-economic potential, several government co-operative supporting organisations (GCSOs) have been established to facilitate co-operative growth and development. This study assessed the extent of collaboration among GCSOs in innovations design and dissemination to primary co-operative societies (PCSos) in Tanzania. Specifically, the study established the initiatives undertaken in each innovation chain of the studied GCSOs in terms of innovation ideas generation, conversion and dissemination to PCSos in the past fifteen years (2007-2022) period; determined the extent to which GCSOs have been collaborating in areas of innovations design and dissemination to PCSos and established the innovations designed and disseminated in collaboration among studied GCSOs to PCSos in the period under study (2007-2022). The study adopted the case study research design using multiple cases where five cases were picked. The study population included the selected GCSOs operating in Tanzania which formed the unit of analysis for this study. Primary data were collected from GCSOs executives and staff using focus groups-participant observation was also used. The findings show that, the innovation chains of most of the studied GCSOs were weak and disjointed. Equally, innovation collaboration was found to be lacking in most of the GCSOs. Moreover, limited traces of inter-organisational collaboration in innovations design and dissemination to PCSos were found. It is advised that GCSOs should work to ensure innovation value chain strengths through genuine allocation and prioritisation of resources. More efforts such as setting innovation units and or hubs, among others to enhance innovation activities and collaborations within GCSOs are advised. Such efforts may eventually graduate into inter-organisational collaborations which are currently missing.
Managing The Impact of Changes in Discount Rate, Forex Rate, Exports & GDP on Imports of Pakistan
Authors: Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti  , Musarrat Shamshir  , Murk Fatima
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate how changes in macroeconomic indicators, such as GDP, exports, discount rate, and Forex rate, affect Pakistani imports. It is widely acknowledged that the world has become a global village, with no state being able to meet its own needs for goods and services. As a result, these states are forced to import goods and services that would be extremely expensive to produce locally due to a lack of raw materials. Imports are crucial to global trade because they enable nations to buy raw materials from other countries, transform them into completed goods, and then export those goods for significant profit. Maintaining a positive balance of payments requires the state to maintain an appropriate balance between its imports and exports. Since importing goods and services from overseas requires paying significant foreign exchange, it is imperative that only necessities be imported and that luxury items be avoided. Using data of independent variables, such as export, GDP, discount rate, and Forex rate, and dependent variable, namely import spread over a period from 1972 to 2020, descriptive statistics and diagnostic tests, such as Unit root test, ARDL tests, Bound test, Multicollinaerity, Heteroscedasticity, Correlation, and Autocorrelation, have been conducted. In order to examine the existence of a long-term balance link between import, GDP, interest rate, export, and foreign exchange rate, we have adopted the bounds analysis method to cointegration, which was developed inside the ARDL structure. The results provide strong evidence that the GDP, interest rate, and exchange rate all have an important impact on determining the long- and short-term responses to our nation's imports.
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Methodological considerations in the study of perceived discrimination at work and its association with workers health and occupational outcomes: A scoping review
Authors: Bravo Gonzalo , Fuentes-Garcia Alejandra , Arriagada María , Castellucci Héctor
Published: May 2024

Introduction Perceived workplace discrimination is a complex phenomenon involving unfair treatment in the workplace based on personal characteristics such as age, ethnicity, gender, or disability. The objective of this study is to explore the association of perceived workplace discrimination with health and occupational outcomes. Methods Following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines and the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, a scoping review of articles published between 2000 and 2022 was conducted in databases such as Pubmed, Scopus, and PsyInfo. Inclusion criteria focused on studies exploring perceived workplace discrimination among workers, excluding those on patients, students, or the general population, and articles not written in English or Spanish. Results Of the 9,871 articles identified, 102 met the criteria and were analyzed. Research showed a progressive increase in the study of perceived workplace discrimination, with a majority of studies in North America and Europe and a predominance of cross-sectional designs. Most studies did not clearly define the concept of perceived workplace discrimination nor report the psychometric characteristics of the measurement instruments. A significant association was found between perceived discrimination and negative outcomes in workers' mental and physical health, as well as a negative impact on job satisfaction and an increase in absenteeism. Additionally, sociodemographic characteristics such as race/ethnicity, gender, and age influenced the perception of discrimination. Conclusions This review confirms that perceived workplace discrimination significantly impacts the health and job satisfaction of workers, with particular detriment in minorities and women. Despite an increase in research over the last two decades, there remains a lack of consistency in the definition and measurement of the phenomenon. Most studies have used cross-sectional designs, and there is a notable absence of research in the Latin American context.
Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Sri Lanka
Authors: Mayadunna Pasindu , Salibi Ghassan , Tzenios Nikolaos
Published: May 2024

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) presents a significant health burden in Sri Lanka, particularly in the North Central Province. Despite extensive studies, the etiology remains elusive, making it crucial to investigate the disease's prevalence, risk factors, and impact on the affected populations to formulate effective management and preventive strategies. Methods and Materials: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts, employing both retrospective data collection from hospital records (2003-2010) and prospective epidemiological and laboratory investigations. The study utilized quantitative and qualitative methodologies, encompassing analysis of medical records, patient surveys, interviews, and laboratory testing for potential etiological factors, including heavy metals and agrochemicals in biological samples. Results: The study observed a rising incidence of CKDu until 2016, followed by a slight decrease in 2017, possibly attributed to improved drinking water quality. Predominantly affecting males aged 40-60 years, particularly farmers, the five-year survival rate was notably higher in Anuradhapura compared to Polonnaruwa. Geographic clustering of CKDu cases suggested environmental factors, with higher cadmium and fluoride levels in endemic areas pointing towards a complex etiology involving agricultural practices. Despite numerous investigations, no definitive cause has been identified, although the role of environmental and occupational exposures remains a strong hypothesis. Conclusion: CKDu in Sri Lanka is a multifaceted disease likely influenced by environmental, occupational, and possibly genetic factors. Efforts to improve water quality have shown potential benefits in reducing incidence rates. Future research should focus on comprehensive environmental assessments and targeted interventions to mitigate CKDu risk factors. Establishing national guidelines for management and promoting community awareness are imperative for addressing this public health issue.
The Relationship between Social Studies Education and Students’ Attitude towards Marriage and Divorce
Authors: Ahanor Festus , Essien Isaac
Published: May 2024

The research aimed at investigating the relationship between social studies education and students’ attitude towards marriage and divorce. The theoretical framework of the study is hinged on Bowenian family systems theory. The theory was posit that human beings function as an emotional unit and are easily understood along their problem when they are viewed within the context of their family bonds and relationships. The study adopted the correlational survey design. A questionnaire titled Questionnaire on Attitude towards Marriage and Divorce (QATMD) was used for data collection. A sample size of four hundred (400) students was selected using simple random sampling technique. Four mixed schools will be selected each from Oredo and Orhionmwon local government areas. Fifty students will be randomly selected from each of these schools. Two hypotheses were raised to guide this study and was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The reliability of the instrument was determined using the Cronbach Alpha statistics and a reliability coefficient of 0.775 and 0.880 was obtained. The data collected were analyzed using Pearson correlation statistics and linear regression. The results showed that students’ knowledge of social studies education have significance relationship to their attitude towards marriage and divorce. Based on the findings, it was recommended amongst that divorce should be discouraged in its entirety through social studies education as it can make some children experience pain, confusion, anger, hate, bitterness, sense of self-doubt, and so on. Keywords: Social Studies Education, Students Attitude, Marriage, Divorce.
Reporting Terrorism in the era of Politics and Electioneering in Nigeria
Authors: Ineji Patrick , Ineji Bibiana
Published: May 2024

Terrorism is a serious global social phenomenon which has assumed a pandemic dimension. International bodies such as European Union and United Nations have expressed concern about phenomenal rise of terrorists’ activities with unanimous agreement that terrorism is a deliberate act by an individual or group against a country, its institution or its people. The study is anchored on Agenda setting and Framing theories of the media and relies on archival materials, extant literature and media reports in the contemporary Nigeria environment. Terrorism may be triggered by unfair treatment meted out to individual, groups, or institutions, poverty, unequal distribution and utilization of resources, oppression and suppression of the less privileged members or groups in society, etc. Reporting terrorism is a hard nut to crack on the part of the reporter who is entangled in the precarious terrain of the area of assignment and the media organization he/she is working for. The reporter sometimes finds himself/herself in a dilemma as he is faced with the task of reporting facts (not fiction) amid ensuring that the media organization is not offended. The priority of the reporter should be to get the fact of the story and present it in an unbiased and objective manner devoid of suspicion. The impact of terrorism on the citizenry is enormous. Aside the loss in human lives, it can damage its economic, political and social fabrics of the nation. At the professional plank, many journalists have lost their lives in the cause of reporting terrorist acts. The study recommends the reduction of poverty, inequality, promotion of justice and fairness and the rule of law, greater participation in governance, and improvement in intelligence gathering among others. Keywords: Terrorism, reportage, poverty, participatory governance, democracy.
Adsorption study of micropollutants by biosorbents from different rice harvest residues for large scale applications
Authors: Lira Patricia da Rosa , Cornelio Jhon Pablo Lima , Lira Paola da Rosa , Thue Pascal Silas , Lima Eder Claudio , Menezes Jacson Weber , Valsecchi Chiara
Published: May 2024

A large-scale removal of micropollutants from residual waters is an urgent problem to be tackled. In this work, three biomasses from agricultural residues, produced by different processes, were compared in terms of the adsorption efficiency of toxic species in water. The biosorbents used were rice husk ashes (RHA), leached rice husk silica (SRHA), and rice straw ashes (RSA). Two representatives of the most common micropollutants present in the effluent waters, 2-nitrophenol and the pesticide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), were chosen as probing molecules. The biosorbents were characterized by SEM, X-Ray FRX, FT-IR, BET, pHcpz, and hydrophobicity; surface areas of 175.81 m2 g-1(SRHA), 66.11 m2 g-1 (RHA) and 42.77 m2 g-1 (RSA) were found, together with a microporous morphology. Firstly, the efficiency of removal was evaluated through adsorption isotherms: RHA and SRHA proved to be more efficient, with an adsorption capacity of 29.14 mg g-1 and 23.75 mg g-1 of 2-nitrophenol and 10.82 mg g-1 and 10.55 mg g-1 for 2,4-D. In particular, the removal of more than 90% for both 2-Nitrophenol and 2,4-D stands out as a very promising result. In light of these results, pillow-shaped filters with RHA were fabricated and tested for the first time for 2-Nitrophenol removal on a larger scale. The positive outcome (removal efficiency of 73%) demonstrates the possibility of producing filters based on sustainable and cheap biosorbents that could be implemented industrially to improve water purification as well as to implement the concept of circular economy.
Graphene oxide assessment on the germination of Persian clover and buckwheat seeds
Authors: Stefanello Raquel , Garcia Wagner Jesus da Silva , Salles Theodoro da Rosa , Rhoden Cristiano Rodrigo Bohn
Published: May 2024

The increase in the use of graphene oxide (GO) allows different studies in several fields, and raise concerns about its possible toxic effect on the environment, especially in the early growth of plants. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of GO on the germination of Persian clover and buckwheat seeds. The seeds were placed on germitest paper in different concentrations of graphene oxide (0, 125, 250, and 500 mg L-1) and kept in a germination chamber at 20 °C (photoperiod of 12 hours). The evaluated parameters were seed germination and seedling growth (length and dry mass). Graphene oxide did not show toxic effects on seed germination and initial growth of both species up to 500 mg L-1. In this context, understanding the role of graphene oxide in the germination process and the development of plants will be able to contribute positively to understanding its possible environmental impacts when used in large quantities in ecosystems.
The Influence of Product Quality, Price, and Promotion On The Interest In Buying Beauty Products On Brand Ms Glow
Authors: Hestya Damayanti Suci , Nurfadilah Sintia , Puji Astuti Ramlah
Published: May 2024

The cosmetic industry is growing rapidly today, where the cosmetic industry is one of the industries in Indonesia that has succeeded in dominating the domestic market, one of which is MS Glow cosmetic products. This study aims to analyze the effect of product quality, price and promotion on buying interest. This research uses quantitative data analysis methods using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on Partial Least Square (PLS) with the help of SmartPLS 3.0 software. Primary data was collected by distributing questionnaires to 100 buyers and users of MS Glow products, especially those in Cirebon City. All hypotheses proposed are supported and significant. (1) Product quality has a positive and significant effect on buying interest, (2) Price has a positive and significant effect on buying interest, (3) promotion has a positive and significant effect on buying interest.
El Sistema de Información de Poblaciones de Andalucía (SIPOB), nueva herramienta para conocer las áreas del territorio ligadas a la población
Authors: Diáñez Vega Elena , Caturla Montero Cristina
Published: May 2024

El Sistema de Información de Poblaciones de Andalucía (SIPOB) es un producto de base de datos espacial que proporciona información homogénea, precisa y codificada de la localización de la población en el territorio. El Instituto de Estadística y Cartografía de Andalucía (IECA) ya había generado una base de referencia del sistema de asentamientos y de la territorialización del Nomenclátor del Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), por lo que el SIPOB se desarrolla sobre esta información de partida. Se aborda un exhaustivo proceso de revisión y actualización de las bases disponibles, combinando la fotointerpretación con los datos procedentes de múltiples fuentes y, bajo una visión integral del poblamiento, se estructura en una base de datos PostgreSQL/PosGIS. El desarrollo de este conjunto de datos mantiene una doble perspectiva, que combina la variable territorial con la estadística, lo que permite generar un marco continuo y codificado del territorio. Los primeros resultados de SIPOB ya están publicados en la web del IECA, incluyendo un visor cartográfico, presentándose como una nueva herramienta para el análisis detallado del poblamiento de Andalucía y de las posibles variables que con ella pueden trasladarse a la realidad territorial.
Modernización y capacitación en SIG a través de la tipología de formación-acción aplicada al sector Agrícola
Authors: Leitão Bruno , Vieira José , Lima José María , Azevedo Bela , Quino Daniela
Published: May 2024

A través de dos proyectos financiados por el Programa Operativo Regional del Norte(Norte2020), la Direção Regional de Agricultura e Pescas do Norte(DRAP Norte)promovió, a través de la entidad de formación Esri Portugal, cursos de formación en Sistemas de Información Geográfica con los objetivos de: i) mejorar las habilidades de los técnicos en esta materia, especialmente en la adquisición, edición, análisis e intercambio de datos geográficos; ii) aplicar nuevas herramientas a los procesos de trabajo de la organización; iii) concentrar todala información espacial recopilada en la actividad operativa para mejorar la gestión y la planificación. Utilizando la tipología formación-acción, que engloba diferentes modalidades de formación, a saber: seminarios, formación presencial, workshops y formación en contexto de trabajo, los técnicos implicados desarrollaron diversos trabajos prácticos, desde diferentes áreas operativas, con destinatarios internos o externos y que mejoraron la cantidad, calidad y disponibilidad de información geográfica asociada al sector agrícola. Entre los trabajos realizados, se encuentran casos de desmaterialización de formularios con recolección de datos geográficos, de aplicaciones combinadas de campo y oficina para facilitarla recolección y edición de datos de control y visitas, de plataformas para cargar datos históricos dispersos, de creación de páginas con información temática y un portal geográfico que agrega todos los resultados obtenidos en 15 meses.
Publicación de las API de OGC
Authors: Poyatos Hernández Cecelia , García Rodríguez María José , Perelló Martín de la Mulas Patricia , Andrés Yusá Gloria
Published: May 2024

Los nuevos estándares de las API de OGC que se han desarrollado en estos últimos anos nos permiten acceder a datos geoespaciales libres y gratuitos a través de Servicios Web de forma más eficiente y sencilla. Estos estándares se basan en el legado de los estándares de los Servicios Web de OGC (WMS, WFS, WCS, WPS, etc.), pero definidos en API centradas en recursos que permiten aprovechar las practicas modernas de desarrollo web como OpenAPI. El Organismo Autónomo Centro Nacional de Información Geográfica (CNIG) con el propósito de estar a la vanguardia de las nuevas tecnologías y estándares con respecto a los datos abiertos, ha publicado recientemente estos servicios API para los datos disponibles, tanto del Sistema Cartográfico Nacional como del Instituto Geográfico Nacional. Desde marzo de 2022 se está trabajando en las API basadas en los nuevos estándares de OGC, con el objetivo de servir los datos geoespaciales de una manera más sencilla, mejorando la disponibilidad y eliminando las posibles limitaciones de acceso al servicio. El CNIG publico las direcciones URL según el tipo de servicio de la API de OGC en 2023. Actualmente, se han implementado los estándares API de OGC Features, Maps y Processes y se sigue trabajando en la implementación eficiente de los estándares API de OGC Coverages y Tiles. Se espera que en un futuro cercano estos nuevos servicios puedan sustituir a los anteriores estándares, ofreciendo nuevas funcionalidades y aplicaciones, con la consecuente mejora de la interoperabilidad.
Envisioning Usable Privacy in Smart Environments: A Technical and Intercultural Perspective
Authors:   , Islami Lejla
Published: May 2024

Smart environments provide users with a large number of new services that will improve their lives, such as smarter and more efficient transportation, advanced smart home services, and pervasive healthcare. Yet, they also have the potential for collecting staggering amounts of personal information, which, if misused, poses a multitude of privacy threats to users ranging from tracking, stalking to monitoring and profiling. Consequently, the users’ right to informational self-determination is at stake in smart environments. Therefore, there is a need for solutions that empower individuals with control over their data in smart environments. Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) and privacy by design and by default can help to protect users’ privacy. In particular, usable Privacy-Enhancing Identity Management (PE-IdM) can re-establish user control and, thus, informational self-determination by offering users a selection of meaningful preference-based privacy settings that they could choose from to lessen the configuration burden of privacy settings. However, different privacy trade-offs need to be considered and managed for the configuration of the identity management system, as well as various factors influencing users’ privacy preferences. Guidelines for the design of usable management of privacy settings that address varying end-user preferences for control, location sharing and privacy conflicting goals are needed. The objective of this thesis is to propose viable approaches for enforcing usable PE-IdM for smart environments, with a focus on vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs). To that end, we unravel the technical state of the art regarding the problem space and solutions. We employ qualitative and quantitative empirical Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research methods to investigate different users’ privacy preferences and factors affecting such preferences. Our results demonstrate a cultural and regional influence on willingness to share location data and preferences for trade-offs for location privacy. Based on our results, we elicit end-users and design requirements and propose high-level design guidelines for usable PE-IdM for VANETs. These guidelines aim to simplify privacy and identity management for users by offering selectable settings that will cater for their different privacy needs and preferences.
Fashion and clothes in interwar Chișinău
Authors: Prisac Lidia
Published: May 2024

The article offers a detailed research of the interwar Chișinău evolution through the prism of fashion and clothing. An inherent phenomenon of a city at the several cultures intersection, the clothing evolution of the Chișinău inhabitants, after the Great War, was dictated, first of all, by the safety and comfort offered by the clothing. Later, in the mundane life of the city, the capital of a province newly anchored to Western values, the function of demonstrating social status through robes and clothing accessories returned among the townspeople. The tendency to modernize the city’s society after Western European fashion is easily explain if we consider the abundance of shops and advertising agencies that offered, including „Fashion Journals” that dictated trends in clothing. Another indication of the connection of clothing to fashion fluctuations was Chișinău’s anchoring of certain „Beauty Contests” specific to the western world.