bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Legal regulation of the provision of electronic services in the field of social protection of the population
Authors: Yavtushenko D. A.
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the legislative consolidation of the provision of electronic services in the sphere of social protection of the population in Ukraine, taking into account the trends of reforming the institute of electronic services in the state. The current state of legal regulation of the provision of electronic services in the field of social protection of the population and directions for improvement of normative legal acts in the specified field have been studied.
Summarizing the legal basis regulating the provision of electronic services in the field of social protection of the population, such acts can be classified by legal force (legislative, sub-legal) and by the content of the subject of regulation (determine general theoretical provisions and some aspects of an organizational nature; administrative jurisdictional activity of public administration bodies regarding provision of electronic services in the field of social protection of the population; guarantees of legality of the provision of electronic services in the field of social protection of the population).
It has been established that today there is a significant number of normative legal acts that regulate certain aspects of the provision of electronic services in the field of social protection of the population. This is natural given the wide range of social relations subject to their regulation. Instead, for further systematized reform in this area, it is necessary to determine the general principles of organizational and legal regulation of the provision of electronic services in this area on the basis of a unified legislative act with the aim of a systematic approach to the elimination of legal gaps in the regulation of such an institution in view of the special legal position of subjects of public administration of providing electronic services in the field of social protection of the population.
Ensuring employee privacy at the workplace: current state and problems
Authors: Spassky Yu. V.
Published: August 2024

In the article, based on the analysis of national legislation, international documents, national and international judicial practice, the views of scientists, the issue of ensuring the employee’s right to privacy at the workplace is considered. It is noted that today domestic labor legislation does not yet enshrine this right (the employee’s right to privacy at the workplace), which, in turn, contributes to abuse by the employer, and leads not only to an unsatisfactory level of protection of the constitutional right to respect for private life, and in the future may lead to the international recognition of Ukraine as a state that does not provide an adequate level of such protection, particularly in the field of labor. It is emphasized that in the conditions of martial law, the right to privacy may be limited by law in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public order in order to prevent riots or crimes, to protect public health, to protect the reputation or rights of other people, to prevent the disclosure of information, received confidentially, or to maintain the authority and impartiality of justice. As a result, it was concluded that the right to privacy at the workplace, which should be guaranteed to all employees regardless of the type of employment relationship, industry affiliation or form of ownership of the enterprise, should be established at the legislative level, taking into account international experience and judicial practice. Since the regulation of all aspects of the employee’s right to privacy in the workplace in the Ukrainian legislation will prevent abuse by the employer of employee control measures. In particular, supporting the proposals of other researchers, it is proposed to supplement the Code of Labor Laws of Ukraine with a rule that when concluding, changing and terminating an employment contract, persons entering work and employees are guaranteed the right to privacy regarding their personal and family life. At the same time, the limits, grounds and conditions of the employer’s interference with the employee’s right to privacy must meet three criteria: the legal grounds for the interference, the legitimate purpose of the interference, and the proportionality of such interference to the stated goal.
Russian School Journal in History of Educational Journalism of Russian Diaspora in 1920s and 1930s
Authors: Kirzhaeva V. P. , Osovsky O. O.
Published: August 2024

This article is dedicated to the analysis of the Russian School journal within the context of the development of émigré periodicals during the 1920s and 1930s. It presents the history and significance of the journal within the system of educational publications of the Russian diaspora. The study specifically investigates the role of Andrei Pavlov in the establishment and publication of the journal, particularly focusing on the financial support from various organizations in Subcarpathian Rus’. Utilizing archival sources, previously lesser-known facts from his biography are reconstructed. The mission of the journal, its structure, and thematic concerns are examined. It is emphasized that the editor perceived the primary objectives of the journal as combating the European spiritual crisis, discussing pressing issues in education and upbringing, providing methodological support for teachers and Russian schools in general, and objectively reporting on the state of Soviet education. Special attention is given to the authorship of the journal, which featured prominent representatives of émigré psychological and pedagogical science such as S. I. Hessen, V. V. Zenkovsky, G. Ya. Troshin, theorists and practitioners from the Czech school, as well as philosophers N. O. Lossky, I. I. Lapshin, and F. Pelikan. The conclusion drawn is that the Russian School journal continued the traditions of Russian pedagogical journals from the late 19th to early 20th centuries and served as a center for coordinating educational efforts among émigrés in the late 1930s.
Expression and Evolution  of Public Opinion in Social  Network VKontakte During  COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Han Jiaxing , Chen Yixin , Takazov V. D.
Published: August 2024

This article analyzes comments on the social network VKontakte during the COVID-19 pandemic with the aim of uncovering public opinion and sentiments. A discursive model of comments on official materials related to the pandemic was constructed using the qualitative data analysis software tool Nvivo12. The Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) was employed for this purpose. As a result of a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of "hot spots" of discussion, it was found that during the pandemic, comments in the VKontakte group "StopCoronavirus.rf" addressed several thematic directions: "political measures for pandemic prevention," "protection of the civilian population from the pandemic," "medical prevention of virus spread," "the pandemic and people's livelihoods," "credibility of epidemiological data," "pandemic trends," and "spiritual support and encouragement." Among these, users expressed the greatest concern regarding subtopics related to people's behavior in preventing the virus's spread, the veracity of government-released data, the scale of testing, as well as the reliability of vaccines, online education, and stress caused by the pandemic. As the pandemic progressed, the frequency of discussions on specific topics fluctuated. Negative sentiments within society exhibited a tendency to rise, then decrease, and subsequently rise again, mirroring the overall trends of increasing and decreasing morbidity rates across Russia.
Artistic Peculiarities of Mikhail Volkov’s Collection “Tales of Antrop from Fox Hills”
Authors: Osmukhina O. Yu.
Published: August 2024

This article analyzes the Mikhail Volkov’s collection “Tales of Antrop from Fox Hills”, which was repeatedly republished in the late 1920s. It notes the characteristic trend of cyclicality in the first decade after the October Revolution: uniting novellas into books and collections. The study is based on the 1926 editions and the reprints of 1927, reflecting a change in the author’s concept: a semantic and thematic reorientation. The research aims to identify the artistic specificity of M. Volkov’s book, with tasks including understanding the functional role of the title and preface of the collection as parts of the header-final complex, characterizing the image of the fictional author-narrator, and exploring the genre features of the book. It is established, firstly, that while in the first edition, the narrator’s figure, his narrative style, and storytelling method were significant, in reprints, the narrated world becomes more important. Secondly, the fictional author-narrator, Grandpa Antrop, describes the humorous world of the village slowly changing and restructuring in the first post-revolutionary decade through a storytelling manner in a series of “tales.” Thirdly, in terms of genre, the novellas in the collection tend towards anecdote. It is shown that at the core of the paradoxically developing, comedic plot is the storyteller himself, presenting all stories as a life “fact” presented in a playful form.
Confessional Component of Urbanonymy in Lexicographic Interpretation
Authors: Nikitina T. G. , Rogaleva E. I.
Published: August 2024

This article addresses the issues of enhancing the lexicographic representation of confessionally marked urbanonyms. The objective of the study is to substantiate parametric models for dictionary entries that allow for a comprehensive presentation of the confessional component of urbanonymy in both culturalhistorical and functional aspects. The research material is drawn from the database of the Experimental Laboratory of Educational Lexicography at Pskov State University, which contains 3,000 urbanonyms, including more than 200 ecclesionims (official, colloquial, and slang), forming the core of the urbanonymconfessionalism dataset. Through structuralsemantic and contextual analysis, the study identifies the denotative correlations, lexical composition of these urbanonyms, and various types of their variations in contemporary speech. Historical-etymological analysis aids in uncovering the motivations behind nomination. The method of linguocultural interpretation is employed in developing the commentary section of the dictionary entry. Lexicographic construction techniques are utilized in creating an improved model for entries in a general alphabetical urbanonym dictionary and an innovative discourse-type entry for an urbanonym guide dictionary. Samples of dictionary entries with accompanying comments are presented.
Specificity of Translating  Icononyms into Diverse  Structural Languages  (English, French, and Tatar)
Authors: Andrianova N. S. , Bulina E. N. , Mingazova R. R.
Published: August 2024

This study examines proper names functioning as titles of iconographic works (such as ‘Pokrov Bogomateri’ (the Protection of the Mother of God), ‘Voskreseniye Khristovo’ (the Resurrection of Christ), ‘Soshestviye vo ad’ (the Descent into Hell) etc.) in the context of exploring their translation into English, French, and Tatar. A comparative analysis of artionyms (icononyms) is conducted. The sources for this research include catalogs of ancient Russian painting, particularly those from the collection of the State Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Tatarstan (Kazan). The paper discusses the challenges involved in translating terms such as ‘umileniye’ (compassion), ‘pokrov’ (protection), and ‘успение’ (dormition) etc. On one hand, doctrinal discrepancies are noted in the target languages, which are attributed to extralinguistic factors (differences in approaches to key Christian doctrines among Orthodoxy, Protestantism, and Catholicism, as well as the absence of cultural elements from the source language in the target language). On the other hand, semantic inconsistencies are identified, which can be explained by attempts at generalization or, conversely, specification of the content of terms aimed at facilitating recipient comprehension. One of the most frequent translational transformations observed is calquing, with identified differences in word formation patterns explained by the distinct typological models of the languages being compared (synthetic, analytic, agglutinative).
Collaboration Model in Blended Learning-Based Training: A Case Study at the Center for State Civil Apparatus Training, Development and Competency Mapping of the National Institute of Public Administration
Authors: Ella Susy , Andari Rosita Novi , Amalia Shafiera , Nugroho Candra Setya
Published: August 2024

This study proposes the collaboration model for implementing blended learning based civil apparatus training programs. This study adopted a mixed-method approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative data into the Delphi process to develop a collaboration model for stakeholders in blended learning-based civil apparatus training. The results reveal a model describing the identification of the actors and their roles and the process and prerequisites in collaborating with the blended learning-based civil apparatus training programs. The study offers valuable insights for training institutions and stakeholders involved in similar initiatives, providing practical guidance derived from recommendations to enhance collaborative training practices, ultimately aiming to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of training programs
The Determinants for Policy Implementation: A Study of Public Service Mall Program in Indonesia
Authors: Putra Fadillah , Wike Wike , Nurani Farida , Ulum Mochamad Chazienul , Salsabilla Sekar Aqila , Ferdhianzah Hefry Johan
Published: August 2024

Research on policy implementation altered from building meta-theory towards explaining concerted action across institutional boundaries, the diversity of actors, loci, and levels. Current theory about factors determining the success of public policy implementation includes managerial, organisational, resources, bureaucracy, and politics. The establishment of Public Service Malls (PSM) in Indonesia is used as a case study to carry out this assessment because it represents a considerable challenge in the implementation process. This study aims to provide new perspectives about the determinants of successful public policy implementation, especially in a highly diverse political context such as Indonesia. This policy implementation involves several ministries at the central level and 540 local governments. This study uses an exploratory qualitative approach, and the data was collected through FGDs and in-depth interviews conducted with relevant ministries and local governments. The data is then analysed using NVIVO to find the structure of the concepts and themes according to the conceptual framework used. This research suggests that factors in policy implementation should be placed in a hierarchical order because they are determinants that cause other factors to emerge. In the case of implementing the PSM policy in Indonesia, the political factor becomes the determining factor, which is the highest position, followed by the bureaucracy, managerial, resources, and the organisational at the end
Building Urban Mobility through Smart Cities and Sustainable Policies
Authors: Herlan Herlan , Elyta Elyta , Al Qadrie Syarif Redha Fachmi , Asriadi Asriadi
Published: August 2024

This study examines how smart cities and sustainable policies build urban mobility. Research data from a highly reputable journal indexed by Scopus yielded 321 documents. The search criteria included the title-abs-key "urban mobility," document type "Article," subject area "Social Science," language "English," source type "Journal," and the exact keyword "urban mobility" for publications between 2019 and 2023. This research employed a qualitative approach with bibliometric analysis. Data analysis was conducted using VOSViewer and NVivo12 Plus software to visualise data in images and graphs. The research findings indicate that urban mobility is a pivotal consideration in urban development projects. The United States emerged with the highest focus on urban mobility, accounting for 47 publications, or 16% of the total. Recent research has particularly emphasised topics related to COVID-19, parking management, bicycle infrastructure, mobility services, mobility patterns, and sustainable urban planning, with a significant concentration in 2021. Notably, urban mobility initiatives have fostered collaboration, with a prominent partnership observed with Universidade de São Paulo (13 publications or 17%). These initiatives underscore the importance of establishing networks, groups, and services to advance the development of smart cities and sustainable urban policies
Talent Management in Indonesian National Armed Force: Addressing Personnel Bottlenecks
Authors: Gati Rindri Andewi , Utomo Tri Widodo Wahyu
Published: August 2024

Over the years, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has been tasked with upholding state sovereignty and national defence. However, TNI also faces a bottleneck among its middle- and high-ranking officers, leading to excess non-job personnel. Without corresponding promotion adjustments, the current policy will affect the institution's performance and officers' careers. This study applied qualitative research by conducting interviews and gathering primary and secondary data through focused group discussion and literature review from various policy documents and reports. The findings then highlight the solutions with talent management emerging as a strategic approach. It offers a second-best policy option by promoting professionalism and modernity while addressing organisational challenges. Through this approach, we tried to propose evidence-based solutions to improve organisational performance and address personnel bottleneck issues. This study proposes a new approach to talent management strategies. It involves recruiting, developing, and retaining high-potential individuals and optimising functional positions based on expertise to offer an alternative career path. The talent management approach also aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within military organisations
Spatial Patterns of Cumulative Hotspots and Their Relationships with Topographical Factors and Land Use in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
Authors: Sae-ngow Pornperm , Losiri Chudech , Sitthi Asamaporn
Published: August 2024

The clustering of hotspots represents fires occurring at specific locations across various time intervals, and is an increasingly important interdisciplinary research phenomenon. This article investigates the spatial distribution of cumulative hotspots and their relationships with topographical factors and land use in Kanchanaburi province. Data from the Suomi NPP VIIRS system spanning from 2012 to 2021 were utilized for the analysis of Getis-Ord (Gi*) spatial autocorrelation using Fire Radiative Power values. The analysis included the correlation with topographic data such as elevation, slope, aspect, and overlay with land use data. The results reveal that significant hotspots are concentrated in the districts of Si Sawat, Thong Pha Phum, Sai Yok, Sangkhla Buri, and Mueang Kanchanaburi. The majority of hotspots were statistically insignificant (85%), with hotspots (10%) and cold spots (5%) predominantly occurring in forested and agricultural areas. Hotspots were particularly prevalent in the northern and northeastern regions. Therefore, the utilization of Suomi NPP VIIRS data in conjunction with spatial statistics can identify the occurrence of hotspots and cold spots, aiding in planning and policy-making efforts to mitigate hotspot occurrences.
Exploring the subjective well-being of elderly Orang Seletar indigenous people in Johor, Malaysia
Authors: Rosnon Mohd Roslan , Razak Muhammad Afiq Abdul , Jalaludin Muhamad Luqmanudin , Azam Mohamad Naqiuddin Dahamat , Tualeka Abdul Rohim , Ahrari Seyedali
Published: August 2024

The subjective well-being (SWB) concept specific to the elderly Orang Asli is still vague, with limited research. Understanding SWB can give a holistic picture of elderly Orang Asli’s well-being status because SWB considers individual evaluations and perspectives based on life experiences in various dimensions relevant to the elderly Orang Asli’s culture, language, belief system, and lifestyle. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the concept of SWB of elderly Orang Seletar. An exploratory case study research design is implemented in this qualitative study. 15 informants who participated in an in-depth interview session in Kampung Bakar Batu Perling, Johor Bahru, and aged 50 years old and above. Based on the findings of the study, there were seven major themes in discussing the concept of SWB which are (i) sufficiency; (ii) comfort; (iii) satisfaction; (iv) preference/favorite; (v) happiness; (vi) tranquillity and (vii) awareness. The finding of the study shows that there were eight domains of SWB of elderly Orang Asli Seletar which are (i) physical health; (ii) mental health; (iii) family and community; (iv) sea and nature; (v) culture preservation; (vi) basic needs; (vii) education; and (viii) spiritual. In conclusion, SWB should be the core element to determine the development of elderly Orang Seletar to ensure their thrive. From mainstream society’s eye, elderly Orang Seletar’s lives may be seen as inadequate and modest. However, it is different from what is felt by them.
Discovering the major personality traits in the tertiary education program directors via female lens and how these qualities are connected to the infrastructural and policy impact
Authors: Assali Mouna Abou
Published: August 2024

Leadership and personality traits of leaders always remained a hot debate among researchers and practitioners. However, there is still limited literature in the context of higher education. Thus, this research aimed to identify the most important personality traits in the workplace from the perspectives of higher education system leaders in four countries. The data were gathered by interviewing six participants from different nations, and those participants identified six personality traits that they considered positive at work. These traits include integrity, passion, adaptability, positivity, creativity, and compassion. Moreover, the findings revealed how program leaders can modify their recruitment and placement strategies to promote positive workplace practices and what methods can be used to reduce bad practices and their elimination, leading to higher business prospects. The results of this study can serve as guidelines for managers, program administrators, or intermediaries who want to improve their organizational performance. Moreover, the propositions developed by the findings can be investigated empirically.
Navigating online learning challenges and educational infrastructure in times of crisis: Insights and solutions among Thai engineering students utilizing a mixed-methods analysis
Authors: Sirikasemsuk Kittiwat , Leerojanaprapa Kanogkan , Khwanpruk Kankanit
Published: August 2024

The rapid shift to online learning during COVID-19 posed challenges for students. This investigation explored these hurdles and suggested effective solutions using mixed methods. By combining a literature review, interviews, surveys, and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), the study identified five key challenges: lack of practical experience, disruptions in learning environments, condensed assessments, technology and financial constraints, and health and mental well-being concerns. Notably, it found differences in priorities among students across academic years. Freshmen struggled with the absence of hands-on courses, sophomores with workload demands, and upperclassmen with mental health challenges. The research also discussed preferred strategies for resolution, emphasizing independent learning methods, managing distractions, and adjusting assessments. By providing tailored insights, this study aimed to enhance online learning. Governments and universities should support practical work, prioritize student well-being, improve digital infrastructure, adapt assessments, foster innovation, and ensure resilience.
How does organizational support for creativity affect research and development (R&D) employees’ innovative behavior?
Authors: Yang Dan , Tseng Cheng-Jui
Published: August 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationships among organizational support for creativity, employees’ creative self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and employees’ innovative behavior in the Chinese pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.Design/methodology/approach: A quota sample (n = 385) and a quantitative research methodology were employed in this study.Data from R&D staff at Chinese pharmaceutical manufacturing companies was gathered using an online survey. The study examined the validity and reliability of the measuring tools as well as the variables’ correlation analysis. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), hypotheses were investigated. The specific indirect impacts were quantified through the use of bootstrapping.Findings:The investigation indicates that organizational support is positively related to employees’ innovative behavior. Employee inventive behavior and organizational support for creativity are positively impacted by the twin mediation roles that creative self-efficacy and work satisfaction levels play. Job satisfaction was found to have a greater impact on inventive behavior among employees compared to creative self-efficacy in terms of size. Research, practical, and social implications: In addition to fostering the interdisciplinary application of psychology and organizational behavior, this study creates a dual-mediation model that bridges the gap in the mechanisms of individual cognitive and attitudinal roles between organizational support for creativity and employee innovative behavior. Furthermore, this research advances management strategies and fosters innovation in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.Originality/value: From the perspective of individual perceptions and attitudes, this study examined the mechanism of action between employees’ innovative behaviors and the organizational support for creativity among employees. This investigation offers a fresh viewpoint on the factors influencing employees’ innovative behaviors. The research enhances our comprehension of the correlation between employee job contentment, their belief in their creative abilities, and their capacity for innovative performance. The outcomes of the study can offer valuable perspectives for executives in the business realm.
Lektura patograficzna Dzienników raka Audre Lorde i Lewej, wspomnienie prawej Krystyny Kofty
Authors: Koper Beata
Published: August 2024

This article confronts two acclaimed cancerographies dealing with breast cancer, Audre Lorde’s The Cancer Journals and Krystyna Kofta’s Lewa, wspomnienie prawej [The Left, Recollections of the Right]. The former was published in the 1980s in the United States; the latter, which contains sections from the writer’s diary written in 2002, was published the following year in Poland. Each memoir belongs to a different time and a socio- historical context; yet by discounting all the differences the article tries to identify the core pathographic readings, which are assumed to function primarily as social facts. Finally, the article argues the American critical and sociological understanding of the illness narrative is not always compatible with Polish cultural codes and conventions, and may lead to a misreading of Polish texts in that category.
„Dostałaś raka tylko po to, aby go opisać”, czyli literacko-fotograficzna narracja o raku piersi w książce Annie Ernaux L’usage de la photo
Authors: Andrzejewska Agata
Published: August 2024

In her book L’usage de la photo, published in France in 2005, Annie Ernaux creates an inimitable personal narration to describe her experience of living with breast cancer. The book matches photographs of things that belonged to her and her partner as they were scattered all over the place the previous day with passages chronicling of the progress of her illness and the way it invades her daily life. The article argues that the experimental form enabled the author of L’usage de la photo to find a new perspective on her record of the female experience of cancer. The article analyzes both the photo-graphic parts of the narration, which, it seems, foreshadow the nearness of death, and the literary/autobiographical parts, which contain a frank record of living with cancer.
„Dzisiaj wymiotowałam po raz ostatni”. Zaburzenia odżywiania w Sobibor Jeana Molli
Authors: Kasprzyk Gabriela
Published: August 2024

This article discusses the problem of eating disorders in Sobibor, a Young Adult novel by the French writer Jean Molla in the light of illness narrative studies, the sick body aesthetics and physical sickness. The article goes over the narrator’s list of possible causes of her psychosomatic condition, i.e. family tensions, social pressure to conform to the prevailing beauty canon, and her own rebellion against the female identity. Emily’s narration combines two strands, a struggle with adolescent personal problems and the discovery of a nasty family secret. An analysis of her experiences and reflections reveals the connections between the anorexia/bulimia syndrome and the effects of a generational trauma. Her condition is complicated further by the revelation of her late grandfather’s Nazi past, an exemplary case of post-memory trauma. The article suggests that her anorexic vomiting is a an iconic gesture corresponding to the writing (i.e. getting something off one’s chest) of the story of her traumas (both her own and inherited from an earlier generation).
Temperature has a greater effect than salinity on microbial survival in saltwater from a single equine hydrotherapy unit
Authors: Tufts Sara R. , Aworh Mabel K. , Love Kim R. , Treece Elizabeth J. , Horne Caitlyn R. , Jacob Megan E. , Schnabel Lauren V.
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVE

To determine the ability of bacteria commonly isolated from equine limb wounds to survive in saltwater obtained from an equine hydrotherapy unit at different salinity concentrations and temperatures.

METHODS

Saltwater samples were obtained over a 2-week period (January 22, 2024 to February 2, 2024) from an equine hydrotherapy unit used for clinical patients, kept at either full salinity per manufacturer recommendations or diluted to half salinity to mimic the dilution that likely occurs in the clinical setting between cases when holding tanks are replenished with tap water only. Samples were then autoclaved to eliminate preexisting bacterial contamination before individual inoculation with Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus zooepidemicus. Each inoculated sample was maintained at 2, 22, or 44 °C to represent typical holding tank conditions. The bacterial concentration was determined at each condition every 24 hours up to and including 96 hours. The lower limit of detection was set at 1 CFU/mL.

RESULTS

Salinity did not affect bacterial survival. Bacterial concentrations generally decreased with increasing temperature over time. Escherichia coli, S aureus, and S zooepidemicus concentrations decreased to the lower limit of detection at 44 °C by 24 to 48 hours, while P aeruginosa concentrations significantly decreased over 24 hours but remained well above the lower limit of detection.

CONCLUSIONS

Common bacterial isolates of equine limb wounds can survive in typical saltwater hydrotherapy conditions.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Further investigation is warranted to determine the clinical relevance of these findings including protocols for hydrotherapy unit disinfection, wastage of treatment water, and case inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Panorama de la seguridad alimentaria en México en el contexto de las crisis alimentarias
Authors: Carrazco-Fuentes Adria Nayelli , Sandoval-Godoy Sergio Alfonso
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Ofrecer un panorama general de la seguridad alimentaria en México a partir del contexto de las crisis alimentarias. Metodología: se revisaron y analizaron diversas fuentes bibliográficas de investigación que documentan el estado del arte sobre este tema, así como información estadística de fuentes oficiales de México, además de archivos documentales de investigaciones previas desarrolladas en el CIAD. A. C. y otras instituciones. Resultados: las crisis alimentarias en México provocan impactos directos en la seguridad alimentaria. Su naturaleza compleja y multifactorial aparece estrechamente relacionada con situaciones coyunturales de largo y corto plazo que vinculan algunas de las particularidades de las crisis económicas, sanitarias, de abasto y ecológicas, entre otras. El presente estudio aporta un contexto general de análisis documental y estadístico actualizado que contribuye a reflexionar sobre la situación alimentaria del país. Conclusiones: se considera que, más allá de los resultados oficiales contra las crisis alimentarias, conceptos o estrategias como las de autosuficiencia, soberanía y seguridad alimentaria, no debieran seguir siendo considerados términos excluyentes en el discurso político, pues se requiere redimensionar su alcance y principios a fin de lograr un modelo agroproductivo alimentario efectivo de desarrollo sustentable, enfocado a fortalecer la calidad alimentaria de los mexicanos.
Children and Youth Coerced Displacement: A History of Power Struggle between State and Provincial A‘yān’s Families
Authors: Rafei Reda
Published: August 2024

This article offers a new perspective on children and youth’s coerced displacement in the context of the Ottoman Middle East and highlights their potential as a social group to inform studies of children, kinship, and family vis-a-vis the state. Using iltizām contracts, I argue that the Ottoman state prioritized its stability and economic interests and turned a blind eye to promises it made to ensure the “well-being” of young Ottoman subjects. The contracts recorded around the mid-eighteenth century document an institutionalized practice by the state to remove and incarcerate young and minor males associated with the families of multazims, or tax farmers, who generally hailed from the class of provincial notables, or a‘yān, to persuade the latter to render payment of taxes. Although multazims appeared to be indifferent to the fate of their castaway children, evidence suggests that multazims took advantage of geopolitical changes toward the last quarter of the eighteenth century to avoid the incarceration of their children, as the practice completely disappeared at that time. This article also attempts to approach the question of whether this forced displacement of children represents a form of mobility, in comparison to other forms of children’s mobility, like the devširme, and explores what this meant for the expansion, or retraction, of the state power and its governing policies.
Factors influencing lifestyle behaviors related to physical activity and smoking habits among Saudi adults a ttending Wazarat Health Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alassiri Razaz , Alsedrah Safa
Published: August 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing lifestyle behaviors, such as physical activity and smoking, among adults who attended the Wazarat Health Center (WHC) under Prince Sultan Military Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational survey-based study. The questionnaire included sociodemographic data, smoking status, and physical activity assessment using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). It also screened for anxiety and depression using a four-item patient health questionnaire (PHQ-4).
Results: The study included 372 adults, with a mean (SD) age of 37.21 (10.9) years. The majority (69.6%) met the WHO recommendations for physical activity. About one-third (33.5%) were smokers, and 43% reported moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression. Males were significantly more likely to meet physical activity recommendations (p-value=0.004) and smoke (p-value=
The Increase of Insect Pest Population in Paddy Field Managed with an Ecological Approach using Refugia Plants and Biopesticides
Authors: Alprilia Arieska Wahyu , Windiyanti Wiwin , Kusuma Ramadhani Mahendra
Published: August 2024

Insect pests can damage plants and act as vectors of diseases such as brown planthoppers which can transmit dwarf virus disease. The presence of insect pests is influenced by the type of variety, planting patterns, and excessive use of chemical pesticides so that insect pests increase and are difficult to control. This research wanted to provide insights into the effectiveness of combining insectary plants and biopesticides as ecological strategies to manage paddy (Oryza sativa Linnaeus) insect pests. The study was conducted in February-April 2024 in Sukodadi Village, Sukodadi District, Lamongan Regency. Method of study was conducted using a combination of direct observation, insect traps, and quantitative analysis to evaluate the impact of refugia plants and biopesticides on insect pest populations in paddy fields. The analysis includes the species diversity index (Shannon-Winner), species evenness index, species richness index (Margalef), dominance index (Simpson) and similarity index (Bray-Curtis). The study obtained 2,687 individual insect pests in paddy fields with refugia and fobio and 1,761 individuals in paddy fields without refugia and fobio. Insect pests were more abundant in paddy fields with refugia and fobio compared to fields without refugia and fobio. Refugia provides alternative habitats and additional resources for insect pests, and the use of biopesticides can create temporary ecosystem imbalances, and increase the population of insect pest.
Проєктна діяльність в освітньому процесі майбутніх операторів з обробки інформації та програмного забезпечення на засадах компетентнісного підходу
Authors: МОЧАН Тетяна
Published: August 2024

У статті актуалізовано проблему проєктної діяльності в освітньому процесі майбутніх операторів з обробки інформації та програмного забезпечення на засадах компетентнісного підходу. Проаналізовано сучасні наукові підходи до трактування поняття «проєктна діяльність». З’ясовано, що основною розвитку професійно (професійно-технічної) освіти в умовах євроінтеграції є підготовка мобільних, конкурентоспроможних кваліфікаційних робітників, готових до продуктивної професійної діяльності (за певною професією) та професійної реалізації й кар’єрного зростання впродовж життя. Підкреслено, що підготовленість майбутніх фахівців до перетворень у суспільстві, що зумовлено входженням у європейський освітній та світовий простір, зумовлюється належною педагогічною навчально-виховною діяльністю (мета, цілі, підходи, зміст, принципи, етапи, методи, форми, засоби, умови, компоненти, критерії) закладів освіти. Визначено, що проєктна діяльність виступає дієвим методом освітнього процесу, що моделює професійну діяльність та зумовлює формування й розвиток професійної майстерності, творчих здібностей, специфічних навичок діяльності та дослідження. Визначено, що одним із шляхів привнесення й надбання кваліфікованих знань та навичок є створення сприятливих умов для розвитку кожного майбутнього фахівця, підвищення пізнавальної активності та інтелектуального потенціалу, ініціативи, індивідуальних здібностей, творчої та креативної діяльності на підсилення практичної підготовленості шляхом упровадження проєктної діяльності в освітній процес на засадах компетентнісного підходу. Зроблено висновок, що цінність проєктної діяльність проявляється у підвищенні позитивної мотивації, систематизації та інтеграції предметних знань й навичок, поглибленні ролі самоосвіти, самонавчання, саморозвитку; оволодінні навичками застосування теоретичних знань до практичного рішення конкретних завдань; поглибленні досягнення умінь самостійності конструювання власних знань та компетенцій, удосконалення особистісних здібностей; зумовлені набуття професійних компетентностей індивідуумами та підсиленні адаптації до професійної діяльності; розширенні надбань дослідницької діяльності та професійного досвіду.
Environmental & Occupational Medicine
Authors:   Rīga Stradiņš University, Dundurs Jānis
Published: August 2024

The book includes all of the most important issues of environmental and occupational medicine. As ecological parts of the environment, the air, water, settlements, as well as food toxicology, safety and quality assurance have been discussed. Some chapters are devoted to work environment and assessment of the effect of environmental risk factors on human body. The textbook has been written for international medical students. Environmental and occupational medicine is closely related to other branches of environmental science and public health, therefore it may be used by many-branched environmental and public health specialists, environmental and work inspectors, ergonomists, ecologists and other interested groups.
Teaching, Learning and Sharing Music Therapy as a Tool for Change: Collection of articles and essays. Music therapy summer school August, 2015
Authors:   Rīga Stradiņš University
Published: August 2024

Intensive course – Music therapy summer school organized within Nordplus Higher Education project NPHE-2014/10319.
Sociālais darbs. Izglītība, pētniecība, prakse 2017
Authors:   Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte
Published: August 2024

Rakstu krājums “Sociālais darbs: izglītība, pētniecība, prakse” ir veltīts plašai auditorijai: sociālā darba studentiem, sociālā darba izglītībā un praksē strādājošajiem, kā arī robežnozaru speciālistiem, t. sk. rehabilitācijas, psiholoģijas, psihiatrijas, pedagoģijas un tiesību jomas pārstāvjiem, ar kuriem sociālie darbinieki sadarbojas ikdienā. Rakstu krājumā ir ietvertas vairākas aktuālas tēmas: par deinstitucionalizāciju Latvijā, par sociālās palīdzības un pakalpojumu attīstību, par sociālā darba izglītību, t. sk. starptautisko pieredzi, par inovācijām sociālā darba praksē. Izdevumā ir studentu un absolventu skatījums uz profesijas izvēli. Rakstu krājumā atspoguļoti arī pētījumu rezultāti.
Unveiling the Silent Narratives: A Multidimensional Analysis of the Stellenbosch University Faculty of Theology Building and its Impact on Teaching Church History
Authors: Van Rooi Leslie , Solomons Curtley
Published: August 2024

This article delves into the intricate history, contextual significance, and contemporary implications of the building housing the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University. Over decades, the edifice has garnered attention for its historical and architectural attributes, underscoring its role in the broader narrative of Stellenbosch, a significance predating and exemplifying colonial history. In addition to the architectural and spatial dimensions, the myths and symbols associated with the building are explored, adding layers to its complex history. The intersection of these historical elements with its current use within Stellenbosch University prompts a compelling inquiry into whether and how the structure influences teaching and research, particularly in the domain of church history. The article engages with the history of the building that houses the Stellenbosch University Faculty of Theology and attempts to find out if elements of this complex history finds expression in the different church history modules taught in its confines. The authors first work through historic and current source material that share information of the histories of the mentioned building and then work through the course content and foci of the different church history modules, attempting to find teaching links. The authors further engage with broader contextual debates related to visual redress and the contextualisation of symbols in the vicinity of the building. As such this article aims to address the pivotal question: Do the historical backdrop and current realities of the building shape the teaching of church history within its walls?
PEMANFAATAN SERAT SERABUT KELAPA (Cocos Nucifera) SEBAGAI BIODEGRADABLE FOAM ALTERNATIF PENGGANTI STYROFOAM MENGGUNAKAN METODE ALKALISASI
Authors: Mukti Aidhan Syahara , Supriyanto Supriyanto , Analianasari Analianasari , S Giffary Pramafisi
Published: August 2024

Indonesia is the second largest producer of styrofoam waste in the world after China which contributes the most (3.2 million tons). Styrofoam has a bad impact on the environment because it takes about 500-1 million years to decompose in the soil. Styrene contained in styrofoam foam can cause health hazards such as disturbances in nervous system function with symptoms of headaches, fatigue, depression, and so on. The negative impact of using styrofoam makes it necessary to have an alternative material to replace styrofoam packaging. This study aims to identify the effect of the type of material and soaking time of coconut fiber using CaCO3 and NaOH and analyze the quality of the resulting styrofoam replacement biofoam packaging with SNI. The results showed that the type of material had a significant effect on density, biodegradability and shore A, while soaking time had a significant effect on water absorption and biodegradability. The best biofoam was obtained from samples with sodium hydroxide material type and soaking time for 2 hours which produced a density value of 0.91 grams/cm3, water absorption 16.25%, biodegradability 31.48% and shore A 12.8 kgf.
KARAKTERISTIK SEDIAAN BALSEM STICK DENGAN VARIASI FORMULASI PENAMBAHAN MINYAK DAUN EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS
Authors: Wulandari Julia , Fahrulsyah Fahrulsyah , Agasi Taufik Nugraha , Joen Deary Amenthy Zahrotinufus
Published: August 2024

Balsem stick merupakan produk farmasi dengan dasar basis salep yang mengandung zat aktif obat. salah satunya metil salisilat berfungsi untuk meredakan nyeri sendi akibat otot tegang, keseleo, cedera, atau radang sendi. Penggunaan metil salisilat berlebihan dapat menimbulkan efek samping seperti rasa gatal atau terbakar pada kulit, kemerahan hingga pengelupasan dikulit. Eucalyptus Globulus termasuk dalam famili Myrtaceae merupakan salah satu jenis ekaliptus yang sering dimanfaatkan sebagai tanaman obat. Eucalyptus globulus memiliki aktivitas farmakologis karena mengandung senyawa kimia cineole yang berfungsi sebagai metil salisilat alami. Pembuatan balsem stick dimulai dengan penyulingan melalui metode uap air atau steam and water distillationdengan cara memisahkan antara hidrosol dan minyak ekaliptus. Proses selanjutnya pembuatanbalsem stick dilakukan dengan meleburkan semua bahan seperti vaselinealbum, paraffin dan menthol menggunakan hotplate. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yangterdiri atas 1 faktor dengan 4 jenis variasi formulasi penambahan minyak daun ekaliptus yaitu 0,5 ml, 1 ml, 1,5 ml dan 2 ml, melalui 5 kali pengulangan sehingga didapatkan jumlah 20 sampel, kemudian dilakukan pengamatan dengan melakukan uji pH, homogenitas, daya sebar dan organoleptik. Hasil penyulingan didapatkan rendemen minyak 0,005% dengan nilai indeks bias sebesar 1,4598. Minyakdaun ekaliptus ditambahkan pada formulasi sediaan balsem stick, hasil analisis didapatkan sediaan balsem stick terbaikpada formulasi keempat dengan formulasi penambahan minyak daun ekaliptus sebanyak 2 ml.
Arduino-Based Selenoid Doorlock Security Control System
Authors: Zuriati Zuriati , Irfan Abdurrahman , Pratama I Gede Wahyu , Azim Rosi Dina Fauzan
Published: August 2024

Storage lockers make a lot of sense to people nowadays, whether in the center of the world, sports facilities like basketball courts, gyms, swimming pools, Schools, workplaces and many more places where there is a great need for them. Usually lockers only use cards or keys which can be easily dismantled by criminals. Therefore, the Arduino-Based DOOR LOCK Security Control System on Lockers is very much needed in the current era. Because there are so many crimes that are rampant, especially in storage areas or lockers
The increasing demand for technology with little human intervention has made the pace of development of automatic control science very rapid. With the "Arduino Based Door Lock Security Control System on Locker".