bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pennsylvania School Social Workers’ Trauma-Informed Practices: Status and Future Needs
Authors:   , Schoonmaker Jessica
Published: November 2024

The idea of trauma-informed practices is a broad concept that can be utilized to create a safe environment in which individuals, families, communities and organizations that have been exposed to trauma can be and feel supported. Trauma-informed practices are important due to the pervasive nature of trauma exposure (Kilpatrick et al., 2013). Traumatic experiences can impact individuals’ physical and mental health over the course of their lifespans (Avery, et al., 2021; Centers for Disease Control, 2021; Gonzalez et al., 2016; McWey, 2020; Mersky et al., 2019; Porche et al., 2016; SAMHSA, 2014a; Trauma Informed Care Implementation Resource Center, 2021; Zyromski et al., 2022). Absent appropriate interventions, affected individuals may demonstrate various trauma reactions, suffer from mental health symptoms, and exhibit difficulties in the school setting as a result of their experiences (Brandell & Ringel, 2019; Clearly et al., 2017; Dodd et al., 2023; Dorsey et al., 2017; Ellis & Tate, 2022; Gilboa-Schectman et al., 2010; Gonzalez et al., 2016; Krystal, 1978; McLaughlin et al., 2013; Perfect et al., 2017; SAMHSA, 2022; Trauma-Informed Care Implementation Resource Center, 2021; U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2021; van der Kolk, 2000). Schools are in a unique position to provide support to students who have experienced traumatic events due to the number of hours spent in school each day. This study surveyed 239 Pennsylvania school social workers and obtained qualitative data from 10 school social workers via focus groups to obtain information regarding their use of trauma-informed practices and interest in professional development regarding trauma-informed practices. Despite variables in the work setting influencing their use and interest in professional development related to trauma-informed practices, participants reported that they are using this form of engagement and wanting to learn more via quality professional development sessions that are tailored to their learning needs.
ANALISIS PERMINTAAN SEMBAKO DI BULAN SUCI RAMADHAN
Authors: Novia Tia Tanjung  , Mardani Dede Aji
Published: November 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui analisis permintaan sembako di bulan suci ramadhan (Studi Kasus di Pasar Baru Cikatomas 2022-2024). Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah pedagang pasar di Cikatomas. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik Snowball Sampling, Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi faktor-faktor penyebab kenaikan harga sembako selama bulan Ramadhan, dengan fokus pada peningkatan permintaan musiman. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa lonjakan harga disebabkan oleh tradisi persiapan hidangan spesial, peningkatan pendapatan, serta faktor-faktor lain seperti biaya produksi dan distribusi serta kebijakan impor. Setelah periode puncak permintaan, harga cenderung stabil atau menurun. Perubahan pola konsumsi dan nilai budaya juga mempengaruhi dinamika harga sembako, di mana konsumen cenderung membeli bahan makanan berkualitas tinggi selama bulan suci meskipun harganya meningkat. Penelitian ini mengidentifikasi bahwa faktor-faktor seperti spekulasi harga oleh pedagang besar dan peningkatan konsumsi daging ayam serta telur turut menyumbang terhadap lonjakan harga. Temuan ini menggambarkan bagaimana nilai-nilai budaya dan sosial memengaruhi pola konsumsi dan harga sembako selama periode-periode khusus ini, serta memberikan wawasan tentang bagaimana fluktuasi harga dapat dikelola dengan mempertimbangkan faktor musiman, produksi, dan distribusi
PERANAN HOME INDUSTRY DALAM MENINGKATKAN KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Agung Wahyu Subasriyanto  , Fauzy Ridwan Irwan
Published: November 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peran usaha rumahan yang memproduksi makanan tradisional di Desa Cihaur Manonjaya, untuk mengetahui faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam usaha rumahan dan perannya dalam meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat cihaur manonjaya kabupaten tasikmalaya, serta tinjauan Ekonomi Islam terhadap Usaha Rumahan di Desa Cihaur Manonjaya. Metode analisa datanya adalah deskriptif kualitatif, yaitu menjelaskan secara mendalam dan kemudian dilakukan penganalisaan secara kualitatif yang digambarkan dalam bentuk uraian. Temuan penelitian tentang proses produksi usaha rumahan yang memproduksi makanan di cihaur manonjaya dikelola secara sederhana dan belum memenuhi standar yang telah ditetapkan oleh pemerintah. Faktor pendukung dalam usaha ini yaitu tingginya minat beli masyarakat serta mudahnya dalam memasarkan, keterampilan dan pengetahuan yang dimiliki pengusaha rumahan dalam memproduksi produk mereka, keinginan masyarakat untuk meningkatkan pendapatan, serta modal yang dimiliki pengusaha industry rumahan. Sedangkan faktor penghambatnya yaitu produk yang mereka hasilkan mudah rusak dan tidak tahan lama. Walaupun ada faktor penghambat, tapi usaha ini telah memberikan kontribusi bagi peningkatan ekonomi masyarakat Cihaur Manonjaya.
Analisis Risiko Dan Peluang Bisnis Praktik Jasa Titip Online Di Media Sosial (Instagram) Dalam Perspektif Hukum Islam
Authors: Sherli Sadila  , Sundari Siti
Published: November 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pandangan hukum Islam terhadap praktik jasa titip online di media sosial, dan apa saja resiko dan peluang yang dirasakan oleh pelaku bisnis layanan jasa titip online di media sosial. Penelitian ini termasuk pada jenis penelitian kualitatif. Pengumpulan data skripsi ini merupakan hasil observasi, studi pustaka, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Dalam teknik analisis data, penelitian ini menggunakan beberapa tahap yakni pengumpulan data, penyajian data, reduksi data, dan terakhir penaikan kesimpulan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menyimpulkan, pertama praktik layanan jasa titip di media sosial dalam pandangan hukum Islam adalah sah dan boleh dilakukan selama tidak melanggar aturan dan tidak ada dalil yang mengharamkannya. Akad dari praktik jastip sendiri adalah akad wakalah bil ujrah, yaitu perikatan antara kedua belah pihak (wakil dan muwakkil), Dimana seorang muwakkil memberikan kuasa kepada wakil untuk mengerjakan sesuatu dengan imbalan pemberian ujrah (fee/upah) kepada wakil. Kedua, resiko praktik layanan jasa titip yaitu potensi kerugian finansial akibat biaya tambahan, bea masuk dan pajak; kerusakan produk, dan persaingan bisnis. Sedangkan peluang praktik layanan jasa titip yaitu pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dan kounikasi (TIK); ekspansi konsumen, dan menambah relasi.
Avanços e desafios na saúde infantil: uma abordagem multidisciplinar em pediatria
Authors: Andrade Leandson Silva , Costa Leonardo Ribeiro França , Lopes Thales Lima , Sousa Bruna Rossi de , Oliveira Anita Morais Lucas de , Trani Victor Padovani
Published: November 2024

A saúde infantil é um aspecto fundamental da saúde pública, e os desafios enfrentados na pediatria contemporânea exigem uma abordagem multifacetada. Este estudo analisa a crescente prevalência de problemas de saúde mental entre crianças e adolescentes, bem como o aumento de doenças crônicas, como a obesidade. A importância de intervenções precoces e da formação adequada para os profissionais de saúde é ressaltada, evidenciando a necessidade de integrar serviços de saúde mental nas práticas pediátricas. Além disso, o uso de inovações tecnológicas, como a telemedicina, tem se mostrado valioso para aumentar o acesso aos cuidados pediátricos. A colaboração de equipes multidisciplinares é crucial para um atendimento mais eficaz, garantindo que as crianças recebam cuidados completos. Este artigo conclui que a promoção de políticas públicas voltadas à saúde infantil e à educação dos pais são essenciais para enfrentar os desafios atuais, assegurando um futuro mais saudável para as novas gerações.
Rethinking the Overwork Culture: Practical Strategies for Creating Sustainable Change
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: November 2024

This article provides organizational leaders seeking to disrupt entrenched cultures of overwork with practical strategies drawn from academic literature and consulting experiences. It explores key drivers of overwork at both the organizational level, such as a lack of boundaries between work and personal time, perceptions of overwork as a requirement, pressure from leadership, and lack of alternative policies, and at the societal level. Concrete steps are then outlined for establishing sustainable change, like setting clear boundaries on availability and working hours, empowering employees with flexible arrangements, disconnecting from technology after hours, shifting perceptions of productivity away from face time, increasing transparency from leadership, and building in recovery periods. Case studies from Buffer and Mailchimp demonstrate success. The article advocates a holistic, systems-level approach led by committed executives to alter cultural norms and mindsets over the long run through fostering autonomy, flexibility and trust in order to enhance both performance and well-being. Leaders are encouraged to customize strategies to their contexts while continuously measuring impact and refining approaches, with the ultimate goal of empowering employees to bring their full selves each day.
EVALUASI USABILITY PADA APLIKASI MATAHARI MALL DENGAN METODE THINK ALOUD DAN SYSTEM USABILITY SCALE
Authors: Angelita Salsabila  , SImanjuntak Mirza Uliartha , Hermawan Setiawan
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini mengevaluasi kualitas dan kegunaan aplikasi e-commerce Matahari Mall dengan menggunakan metode Usability Testing yang dilatarbelakangi oleh rating aplikasi yang cukup rendah yaitu 3,6 bintang. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami kebutuhan dan pengalaman pengguna, serta mengidentifikasi masalah dalam antarmuka aplikasi. Metode yang digunakan meliputi System Usability Scale (SUS) dan Think Aloud, di mana pengguna diminta untuk menjalankan tugas tertentu dan mengisi kuesioner mengenai pengalaman mereka. Data dari ulasan pengguna di Google Play Store juga dianalisis untuk mendukung pengujian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan beberapa area di mana aplikasi memerlukan perbaikan untuk meningkatkan kemudahan penggunaan, efisiensi, dan kepuasan pengguna. Berdasarkan temuan ini, rekomendasi perbaikan disusun untuk meningkatkan kualitas aplikasi Matahari Mall secara keseluruhan.
PERILAKU KEBUTUHAN INFORMASI MASYARAKAT DESA CINANGNENG KECAMATAN TENJOLAYA KABUPATEN BOGOR (KAJIAN DESKRIPTIF)
Authors: Maria Cleopatra  , Sahrazad2 Sara , Dja'far Harmi Ibnu
Published: November 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan informasi masyarakat desa, khususnya kelompok tani dan buruh tani, dalam era digital yang terus berkembang di Indonesia. Dengan pesatnya penggunaan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi, termasuk akses internet melalui telepon seluler, penelitian ini berfokus pada jenis informasi yang diperlukan oleh petani dan buruh tani di Desa Cinangneng, Kecamatan Tenjolaya, Kabupaten Bogor. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif deskriptif, dengan sampel yang diambil menggunakan multistage random sampling dari 60 responden yang dibagi menjadi empat kelompok umur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebutuhan informasi terkait olahraga dan hobi sangat tinggi di kalangan petani Cinangneng, yang berhubungan langsung dengan aktivitas sehari-hari mereka. Simpulan dari penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya pemenuhan kebutuhan informasi untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup masyarakat desa, khususnya di kalangan pekerja pertanian.
Kata Kunci: Perilaku, Kebutuhan Informasi, Masyarakat Desa
Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Motivation in Police Cadets: A Self-Determination Study
Authors: Poirier Sébastien , Trudeau François , Houle Julie
Published: November 2024

Several studies have highlighted the importance of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) for the health and performance of law enforcement officers. Nevertheless, a considerable proportion of officers still fail to engage in any LTPA. There is a clear need to identify correlates of physical activity among this specific occupational group to help the design of workplace physical activity interventions. Rooted in the self-determination theory, this study seeks to assess the LTPA level of police cadets and examine its relationship with the different regulatory forms of motivation. In this cross-sectional study, 188 police cadets completed a survey assessing their LTPA level and motivational regulation for physical activity. On average, police cadets reported 395 ± 192 minutes/week of physical activity. Only 12 participants (6.4%) reported physical activity levels lower than the usually recommended minimum levels of 150 minutes/week. Overall, autonomous forms of regulation were by far the most endorsed by police cadets. Finally, LTPA was positively associated with intrinsic regulation (rs = 0.46), identified regulation (rs = 0.30), and introjected regulation (rs = 0.20). To our knowledge, this study is the first to use a theoretical framework to assess the relationship between LTPA and motivation in police cadets. Our results suggest that police cadets are highly active and mainly driven to engage in LTPA through autonomous motivations. The present study highlights the importance of fostering autonomous regulation for physical activity throughout the training of cadets.
Factors Affecting Quality of Performance of Mathematics by Senior Secondary Students in Somalia. “A case – study Mogadishu – Secondary Schools”
Authors: Mohamoud Abdulkadir Jeilani
Published: November 2024

Background: Mathematics is basically used to solve problems and mandatory to every student in Somalia and frequently used to different fields such as engineering and information communication technology (ICT). The majority of students believe that the subject is difficult to study, the reason with non- cognitive issues such as perception, attitude, expectation, interest. Aim: The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between five cognitive factors such as teacher’s professionalism, teacher’s training, teacher’s experience, student’s perception, quality of textbook contributes the quality of performance of mathematics by senior secondary students. Methods: Using cross-sectional survey method and cluster sampling technique six hundred questionnaires were disseminated; five hundred and eight-four were involved in data analysis. Data analyzed using structural equation modeling technique. Findings: Results proposed teacher’s professionalism, training, experience, curriculum, and student’s perception have a significant to the quality and performance of mathematics by senior secondary student. Conclusions: The recommendations of these findings and study limitations are discussed.
The Tamil Library in Tranquebar (1708) and its Significance
Authors:   Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life, Jeyaraj Daniel
Published: November 2024

Historians of libraries have thus far asserted that the library of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (1784) and the Calcutta Public Library (1836) are the forerunners of public libraries in contemporary India. By contrast, this essay presents the Tamil Library (Bibliotheca Malabarica) in Tarangambādi (Tranquebar) in 1708 as the first public library of modern India. The essay gives an overview of German Lutheran Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg (1682–1719) work of cataloguing the extensive literature contained in the library, concluding that the historic memory of the library Tamil Library can powerfully speak to the current conditions and use of public libraries in our places
Into the Heart of Romans, A book review by Chris Sugden
Authors:   Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life, Sugden Chris
Published: November 2024

The apostle Paul had an agenda and so does Professor Wright. Dr Wright brings a Pauline corrective to some Western misrepresentations of Christian faith. Western Christians have often, perhaps unwittingly, absorbed a Platonic view of the world, divided between the real “unseen, spiritual” world and the present seen material world. Add in a bit of modernity (an eschatology of progress and enlightenment without God), followed by the reaction of post-modernity (a harsh doctrine of original sin), with a hermeneutic of suspicion without any prospect of redemption or forgiveness. The result has been a Christian message of “of course the world’s a mess, because it does not know Jesus; but we’re alright, heading for salvation somewhere else; we don’t really belong here, we’re just passing through on our way to heaven”. Heaven, he notes, is a word that never appears in Paul’s writings.
Differentiated activities in higher education: teacher practices and challenges
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

The allocation of differentiated activities to students is a didactic strategy that essentially aims to promote inclusive education in higher education and is an act that encourages pedagogical differentiation. Therefore, with this article we aim to reflect on the practices and challenges of promoting differentiated activities in higher education. For this study, we opted to work with teachers, students of the Degree in Teaching Chemistry and with the pedagogical management at the Niassa Faculty Extension of Rovuma University. Methodologically, we opted for the case study, with a qualitative approach, supported by a literature review. For data collection techniques, we used semi-structured and focus group interviews, and content analysis, which facilitated the action of analyzing and interpreting the results. For the theoretical foundation we cited authors such as Nhangumbe et al. (2017); Pacheco (2011); Tomlinson (2008) and Heacox (2006). The results show that the teachers of the Teaching Chemistry course do not diversify the exercises and assessments, according to the specific learning needs of each student, although they approach the contents using different strategies.
Formação de Tutores do Instituto de Educação à Distância em metodologias de ensino e aprendizagem
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

A presente pesquisa tem como objectivo descrever a formação de tutores do Instituto de Educação à Distância (IED) em metodologias de ensino e aprendizagem. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, de natureza predominantemente qualitativa. A selecção da amostra foi não probabilística e intencional, constituída por 128 tutores do IED-UCM. Para a recolha de dados, foi aplicado um questionário de auto-avaliação, composto por 10 perguntas, das quais, 6 perguntas cujo objectivo pretende avaliar o nível de conhecimento prévio dos tutores sobre a temática e descrever as expectativas dos tutores; 4 perguntas com o objectivo de analisar as opiniões dos tutores em relação aos pontos fortes, fracos, e explorar as expectativas para futuras formações. Para as perguntas fechadas foi usada a escala de Lickert, tendo sido classificadas de 1 a 4, a fim de indicar o grau de discordância, ou concordância, em relação a determinadas afirmações. A análise dos dados teve como base a comparação metodológica com as informações recolhidas através do questionário. Os principais resultados apontam para a importância da realização de formações sistemáticas, e inclusão de instrumentos avaliativos, que possibilitem a permanente capacitação através de formações contínuas. Ainda que os tutores apresentem alguma experiência na área, continuam a necessitar desta formação contínua de forma a actuarem com proficiência na educação mediada pela tecnologia.
Práticas de promoção da saúde e desafios em Moçambique
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

Moçambique adoptou o conceito de promoção da saúde desde a Declaração de Alma Ata, em 1978. Foi um dos países que assinou o compromisso de promoção da saúde durante a Conferência de Promoção da Saúde em Ottawa em 1986. O objectivo deste artigo é analisar os principais pressupostos da promoção da saúde em Moçambique. A metodologia optada consiste na revisão integrativa da literatura, usando sobremaneira de revistas académicas da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), do Ministério da Saúde (MISAU), das bases de dados Pubmed, Hinari, Scielo e de Jornais da Saúde Africanos. Dos resultados obtidos, verificou-se que o Ministério da Saúde de Moçambique, em parceria com outras Organizações Não-Governamentais (ONGs), está implementando programas de promoção da saúde que visam melhorar a qualidade de vida da população, através da criação de ambientes favoráveis, desenvolvimento de habilidades pessoais, construção de políticas públicas saudáveis, reorientação dos serviços de saúde e envolvimento comunitário. Conclui-se que, Moçambique está a adoptar princípios de promoção da saúde desde o seu início, 1978, mas enfrenta vários desafios que incluem a falta de profissionais formados, recursos financeiros e materiais, infraestruturas deficientes e dificuldades na tradução de documentos escritos em língua inglesa para o português.
Abstinência sexual dos adolescentes na era da globalização cultural. Estudo de caso na cidade de chimoio em Moçambique (2022-2023)
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

A abstinência sexual é um fenómeno que é sobretudo discutido no contexto tradicional e religioso. Embora a abordagem de educação sexual abrangente chamada ABC (Abstinência, Fidelidade e Uso de Preservativo) englobe esta estratégia, na prática os programas de educação sexual recorrem pouco a este recurso. O presente estudo focalizou a atenção num adolescente do meio urbano na cidade de Chimoio em Moçambique e analisou a sua percepção em relação à abstinência sexual. Os participantes da pesquisa foram estudantes com idades compreendidas entre os 15 e 16 anos, das escolas secundárias públicas do curso diurno da cidade de Chimoio. A amostragem probabilística por conglomerado apurou 703 alunos, de ambos os sexos, das cinco escolas secundárias. As respostas foram analisadas através do pacote estatístico SPSS. Partindo de uma abordagem quantitativa a primeira parte da análise recorreu a estatística descritiva, apresentando-se através de gráficos e tabelas, as principais tendências motivacionais na busca de abstinência sexual. Constatou-se que 74.3% dos inquiridos recebem instrução na Igreja de não se envolverem sexualmente e 59% em casa, contudo, as análises posteriores revelaram que as principais razões motivacionais que levam os adolescentes a abster-se não partem da afiliação religiosa. O estudo revelou que 42.4% dos adolescentes não se está a envolver sexualmente porque simplesmente se considera ainda muito jovem. O teste de correlação de Pearson testou se ambos os sexos demostram as mesmas tendências motivacionais ou se existe alguma diferença significativa entre as razões motivacionais dos rapazes e das raparigas. O resultado demostrou que há mais meninas do que rapazes que consideram o factor de idade como determinante para não se envolver sexualmente. Aliada a esta razão surge o medo de engravidar, enquanto para os rapazes as razões mais destacáveis são o medo de contrair HIV e a instrução que vem de família.  O estudo sugere que o conceito de abstinência deve ser mais explorado, e que os programas de educação sexual devem apresentá-lo como sendo uma alternativa viável enquanto método de prevenção e redução de riscos para uma grande proporção dos adolescentes.
El Papel de las Plataformas de Aprendizaje Digital para Mejorar la Participación y el Rendimiento de los Estudiantes
Authors: Colman López María Corina , Cauce Montez Simeona
Published: November 2024

El presente estudio investigó el impacto de las plataformas de aprendizaje digital en la participación y el rendimiento de los estudiantes en cursos de ciencias sociales. El objetivo fue analizar la frecuencia de uso, las actividades realizadas, la utilidad percibida y las dificultades técnicas experimentadas por los estudiantes. Se empleó un enfoque mixto, combinando métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos. Se encuestaron estudiantes universitarios y se analizaron los datos utilizando análisis descriptivos. Los resultados mostraron que la mayoría de los estudiantes utilizan regularmente las plataformas de aprendizaje digital, principalmente para leer materiales de estudio y participar en foros de discusión. Además, las plataformas fueron percibidas como muy útiles por la mayoría de los estudiantes, aunque algunas dificultades técnicas fueron reportadas. Estos hallazgos respaldan la idea de que las plataformas de aprendizaje digital son herramientas valiosas para mejorar la experiencia educativa en ciencias sociales, pero también destacan la necesidad de abordar posibles desafíos técnicos para garantizar una experiencia de aprendizaje efectiva para todos los estudiantes
El Impacto de la Educación Virtual en el Rendimiento Académico: Un Estudio Longitudinal en Estudiantes de Ciencias Sociales
Authors: Cespedes Morai Jorge Manuel , Oliver Chag Alexander
Published: November 2024

El estudio examinó el impacto de la educación virtual en el rendimiento académico de estudiantes de ciencias sociales. Utilizando un diseño de investigación longitudinal, se aplicaron métodos mixtos para recopilar datos cuantitativos y cualitativos. Se encuestó a una muestra representativa de estudiantes universitarios, evaluando su familiaridad con la educación virtual, frecuencia de participación, satisfacción, beneficios percibidos y desafíos enfrentados. Los resultados revelaron una tendencia hacia la satisfacción con la experiencia de aprendizaje virtual, destacando la flexibilidad horaria y el acceso a recursos en línea como aspectos beneficiosos. Sin embargo, se identificaron desafíos significativos, como la falta de motivación y la sensación de aislamiento. Estos hallazgos subrayan la necesidad de abordar tanto los aspectos positivos como los desafíos asociados con la educación virtual para mejorar su efectividad y calidad en el contexto de las ciencias sociales
Composición corporal, hábitos alimentarios, hidratación y horas diarias laboradas en peones de construcción en Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 2023
Authors: Carranza Calero Grettel , Mateos Román Alhelí
Published: November 2024

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo determinar la composición corporal de peones de construcción y su relación con los hábitos alimentarios, hidratación y horas laboradas diarias. Participaron 65 peones de construcción que trabajan en la zona de Guanacaste con edades entre los 18 y 55 años a los que se les aplico una encuesta de elaboración propia la cual consta de 3 partes. La primera corresponde a la medición de la variable demográfica, en la segunda parte se evaluaron los hábitos de alimentación; la tercera parte evaluó los hábitos de hidratación, mediante un cuestionario de tipo cerrado y una frecuencia de consumo de líquidos. Para la evaluación del estado de hidratación se les hizo entrega de una cartilla del nivel de coloración de la orina con la cual medirán la coloración de la orina antes y después de la jornada laboral. Se realizó también una medición de la composición corporal de los participantes en su lugar de trabajo mediante la balanza de bioimpedancia y un tallímetro portátil. Los resultados evidenciaron participantes con edades promedio entre los 26 y 35 años con hábitos de alimentarios no adecuados, no suelen tener horarios regulares para sus comidas, el tipo de cocción más utilizado son las frituras, acostumbran a agregar azúcar a sus bebidas y presentan bajo consumo de frutas y vegetales y un alto consumo de bebidas gaseosas. En cuanto a la medición de la coloración de la orina, la mayoría de participantes inicia su jornada laboral con un estado de hidratación adecuado, aun siendo deficiente la cantidad de líquido consumido, la mayoría alcanza un grado de deshidratación mínimo.
Development of the ecosystem of educational activities and youth policy of the University based on an event-based approach
Authors: Pasholikov Mikhail Sergeevich
Published: November 2024

The formation of a youth policy at the university is an important criterion for the development of a student's personality. Modern higher education requires not only a simple transfer of knowledge, but also the formation of values, skills and competencies among students. Educational activities and youth policy of the university play a special role in this process. One of the key aspects of this process is the creation and development of an appropriate ecosystem - a set of interacting elements that provides optimal conditions for the development of students as individuals, citizens and professionals. The basis for the successful functioning of the university ecosystem of youth policy and educational activities can be an event-based approach, which involves the creation of a continuous stream of activities that can involve students in various activities, contributing to their personal growth and development. The use of educational events to develop students' skills is widely used today in educational institutions of various levels around the world. At the same time, the process of developing social engagement of modern students is inextricably linked with the process of improving the professionalism of teachers, namely, the development by the teacher of new ways and forms of interaction with students in the organization of educational and extracurricular activities. The rapidly changing demands of modern society on the professional competencies and qualities of a teacher pose the task of higher education institutions to create effective training and education programs for specialists. In this context, the event approach is an innovative methodological concept based on experience, reflection and socio-cultural analysis. The event-based approach contributes to the development of professionalism of future teachers and the formation of their readiness for difficult situations that they may encounter in their professional activities.
On the legal regulation of environmental audit
Authors: Gumarova Rezeda
Published: November 2024

This article discusses the issues of legal regulation of environmental audit as a procedure for independent assessment of the environmental activities of enterprises and organizations and the negative impact of business entities on the environment. Attention is also paid to the goals and objectives of this legal mechanism as one of the types of preventive regulation in the field of environmental protection. The subject of the research were acts of a normative and non-normative nature containing any norms on environmental audit: the Federal Law "On Environmental Protection", decrees of the President of the Russian Federation, international and Russian standards. Special attention was paid to the issues of mandatory environmental audit, due to the fact that different authors divide environmental audit into such types as voluntary and mandatory, by analogy with financial audit. In order to study this legal mechanism, we have reviewed the laws and regulations of the Russian Federation, as well as international standards, and conducted a comparative analysis of them. It is shown that despite the obvious advantages of conducting an audit – both for the organization itself (reducing external costs, identifying and eliminating the causes of environmental offenses) and for maintaining a favorable environmental quality, this mechanism practically does not work in Russia due to the lack of detailed legal regulation. Based on the results of the review of legal acts in which there are norms on environmental audit, it can be noted that such norms are only declarative in nature, do not have any implementation mechanisms. In terms of mandatory and voluntary audits, it is concluded that there are no requirements for mandatory environmental audit in Russian legislation. At the same time, the lack of regulation of the mechanism for the implementation of environmental audit and the requirements for the procedure for its conduct create certain difficulties for enterprises making decisions on voluntary environmental audit.
The study of the story “To Tell or Not Tell” by V. Tokareva in Chinese literary studies
Authors: Chai Li
Published: November 2024

The relevance of the work is determined by the trends of Russian-Chinese intercultural communication, as well as by the interest in studying the peculiarities of perception of the work of modern Russian writers in Chinese literary criticism. The object of the research is critical materials in Chinese devoted to the study of V. Tokareva's work and her story “To Tell or Not Tell”. The subject of the study is the peculiarities of perception and comprehension of the writer's story by Chinese literary criticism. The purpose of the study is to determine the peculiarities of perception of V. Tokareva's story “To Tell or Not Tell” in Chinese literary criticism. To achieve the above research goal, we must solve the following tasks: 1) to systematize translations of V. Tokareva's works published to date, especially translations of the work “To Tell or Not Tell”; 2) to analyze the features of the study of V. Tokareva's work by Chinese scientists and the trend in the development of the study of the story “To Tell or Not Tell”; 3) to study and summarize the reasons for scientists' attention to the story and deepening the analysis this story is in Chinese literary studies. To solve these problems, the following methods are used: the typological method, which allowed us to consider common characteristic features in the perception of V. Tokareva's work by Chinese criticism in different periods; the method of holistic analysis, which made it possible to study the problematic and thematic content of critical articles by Chinese Russian scholars. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that in this work, for the first time, a systematic analysis of the perception of “To Tell or Not Tell” by V. Tokareva in China is carried out. The article provides a comparative analysis of the study of the story in different periods, analyzes the reasons for the deepening of research in this area. As a result, it was found that the perception of V. Tokareva's work is associated with the dynamic nature of the comprehension of literary works. It is noted that the analysis of the author's work focuses on three main aspects: research on topics; research on linguistic features; research from the point of view of reflecting feminist ideas in the work of V. Tokareva. It is proved that due to the constant improvement of the quality of translation, the process of developing critical statements is obvious, from general information about the author and the work to a multilateral analysis of the creative style of the writer.
Anisotropic energy funneling effect in wrinkled monolayer GeSe
Authors: Liu JunJie  , Zuo HuiLing  , Tan Xin  , Dong JianSheng  ,   Department of Physics, Jishou University, Jishou 416000, Hunan, China
Published: November 2024

Two-dimensional materials with tunable wrinkled structures opening up new avenue to modulate their electronic and optoelectronic properties. However, the formation mechanisms of wrinkles and their influences on the band structures and associated properties remains unclear. Here, we investigate the strain distributions, bandgap, and anisotropic energy funneling of wrinkled monolayer GeSe and their evolution with the wrinkle wavelength based on the atomic-bond-relaxation approach and continuum medium mechanics. We find that the top and valley regions of wrinkled monolayer GeSe exhibit tensile and compressive strains, respectively, and the strain increases with decreasing wrinkle wavelength. Moreover, the periodic undulation strain in the wrinkles can lead to continuously adjustable bandgaps and band edges in wrinkled monolayer GeSe. For zigzag wrinkled monolayer GeSe, when the wrinkle wavelength is large, the conduction band minimum (valence band maximum) continuously decreases (increases) from the top to the valley, forming an energy funneling. As a result, the excitons accumulate in the valley of wrinkles, and their accumulation ability increases with decreasing wrinkle wavelength. However, as the wavelength further decreases, the energy funneling will disappear, resulting in the excitons to part accumulate at the top of wrinkles and another part to accumulate at the valley of wrinkles. The critical wavelength for disappearance of energy funneling of zigzag wrinkled GeSe is 106nm. The physical origin is that when the top strain exceeds 4%, the bandgap will decrease. Due to the monotonic variation of bandgap with strain, the energy funneling effect of armchair wrinkled monolayer GeSe is still retained when the wavelength is reduced to 80 nm, and the accumulation of excitons is further enhanced. Our results demonstrate that the energy funneling effect induced by nonuniform can realize excitons accumulation in one material without the need for p-n junctions, which is of great benefit to collection of photogenerated excitons. Therefore, the proposed theory not only clarifies the physical mechanism regarding the anisotropic energy funneling effect of wrinkled monolayer GeSe, but also provides a new avenue to design next-generation optoelectronic devices.
Leveraging artificial intelligence for sustainable knowledge organisation in academic libraries
Authors: Monyela Madireng , Tella Adeyonka
Published: November 2024

This study explored the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing knowledge organisational practices within academic libraries, focusing on promoting sustainability in information management. The research investigated the potential of AI-driven tools and technologies to optimise resource utilisation, improve user experiences and contribute to environmentally conscious library practices. A literature review and case studies of AI implementation in academic libraries was done. The study analysed existing AI applications for knowledge organisation, evaluated their impact on sustainability metrics and gathered practitioners’ insights regarding challenges, opportunities, and best practices. The research findings revealed that AI offers significant benefits for sustainable knowledge organisation in academic libraries. AI-driven automation streamlines cataloguing processes, enhances metadata enrichment, and enables personalised information services, leading to resource efficiency gains and improved user satisfaction. Ethical considerations regarding data privacy, algorithmic transparency and user empowerment are addressed, emphasising the importance of responsible AI governance. The study concludes that AI can potentially revolutionise knowledge organisation practices in academic libraries, aligning with sustainable development goals. By leveraging AI technologies responsibly, libraries can optimise information workflows, promote digital literacy, and contribute to a more inclusive and environmentally conscious information ecosystem. The study recommends that libraries invest in AI education and training for staff to effectively harness AI capabilities. Libraries, AI developers and stakeholders should collaborate to co-create ethically sound AI solutions. AI applications should be monitored and evaluated continuously to ensure alignment with sustainability objectives and user needs. This research contributes to the field’s originality field by examining the intersection of AI, knowledge organisation and sustainability in academic libraries. It offers insights into the transformative potential of AI for library practices and underscores the importance of ethical AI adoption for responsible information management. The findings provide practical recommendations for libraries to leverage AI as a strategic asset for sustainable knowledge organisation and user empowerment.
A review of artificial intelligence implementation in academic library services
Authors: Zondi Nombuso Phamela , Epizitone Ayogeboh , Nkomo Ntando , Mthalane Peggy Pinky , Moyane Smangele , Luthuli Mthokozisi , Khumalo Mbalenhle , Phokoye Samkelisiwe
Published: November 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors, including academic libraries, offering potential paradigm shifts in operations and patron services. The imperative need for AI in educational library services stems from its myriad advantages in enhancing efficiency and service quality. Despite its promise, the integration of AI within academic libraries faces hurdles such as expertise shortages, infrastructure limitations, financial constraints, and employment concerns. This paper critically seeks to assess AI implementation in academic library services. The aim is to uncover adoption drivers and challenges in AI implementation in academic libraries. This paper conducts a comprehensive literature review to explore implementation of AI in academic libraries. The findings of the study indicate that AI implementation heralds an era of enhanced service delivery, albeit accompanied by challenges, notably in developing countries like South Africa. It also indicates that success hinges on meticulous planning, collaborative teamwork, adequate funding, and proactive promotion. Furthermore, the paper’s findings offer librarians and top management insights into navigating the adoption of AI projects within academic library settings efficiently.
Academic librarian competencies and artificial intelligence
Authors: Cox Andrew
Published: November 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to change employment patterns across the global economy, but it is hard to predict what type of change will happen and how fast. The purpose of this paper is to bring together initial thoughts on the impacts of AI specifically on the work of library professionals, based on a hermeneutic literature review. Generative AI is likely to change the nature of everyday office work, in a way that will impact roles across the library. Changes brought by AI for the information literacy trainer, manager, data specialist and collection manager are considered. Impacts on all library staff competencies are discussed. The final section asks whether the impact on job roles in lower resourced contexts in the global south, such as Kenya, will be different.
Applying stacking ensemble method to predict chronic kidney disease progression in Chinese population based on laboratory information system: a retrospective study
Authors: Du Jialin , Gao Jie , Guan Jie , Jin Bo , Duan Nan , Pang Lu , Huang Haiming , Ma Qian , Huang Chenwei , Li Haixia
Published: November 2024

Background and Objective

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health issue, and accurate prediction of the progression of kidney failure is critical for clinical decision-making and helps improve patient outcomes. As such, we aimed to develop and externally validate a machine-learned model to predict the progression of CKD using common laboratory variables, demographic characteristics, and an electronic health records database.

Methods

We developed a predictive model using longitudinal clinical data from a single center for Chinese CKD patients. The cohort included 987 patients who were followed up for more than 24 months. Fifty-three laboratory features were considered for inclusion in the model. The primary outcome in our study was an estimated glomerular filtration rate ≤15 mL/min/1.73 m2 or kidney failure. Machine learning algorithms were applied to the modeling dataset (n = 296), and an external dataset (n = 71) was used for model validation. We assessed model discrimination via area under the curve (AUC) values, accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and F1 score.

Results

Over a median follow-up period of 3.75 years, 148 patients experienced kidney failure. The optimal model was based on stacking different classifier algorithms with six laboratory features, including 24-h urine protein, potassium, glucose, urea, prealbumin and total protein. The model had considerable predictive power, with AUC values of 0.896 and 0.771 in the validation and external datasets, respectively. This model also accurately predicted the progression of renal function in patients over different follow-up periods after their initial assessment.

Conclusions

A prediction model that leverages routinely collected laboratory features in the Chinese population can accurately identify patients with CKD at high risk of progressing to kidney failure. An online version of the model can be easily and quickly applied in clinical management and treatment.
Potential molecular mechanisms of ETV6-RUNX1-positive B progenitor cell cluster in acute lymphoblastic leukemia revealed by single-cell RNA sequencing
Authors: Qu Ning , Wan Yue , Sui Xin , Sui Tianyi , Yang Yang
Published: November 2024

Aim

This study was to explore role of immune landscape and the immune cells in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) progression.

Background

The most prevalent genetic alteration in childhood ALL is the ETV6-RUNX1 fusion. The increased proliferation of B progenitor cells could expedite the disease’s progression due to irregularities in the cell cycle. Nevertheless, the mechanisms by which particular cell clusters influence the cell cycle and promote the advancement of ALL are still not well understood.

Objective

This study was to explore role of immune landscape and the immune cells in ALL progression.

Methods

Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data of ETV6-RUNX1 and healthy pediatric samples obtained from GSE132509 were clustered and annotated using the Seurat package, and differentially highly expressed genes identified in each cluster were analyzed using DAVID for pathway annotation. Chromosome amplification and deletion were analyzed using the inferCNV package. SCENIC evaluated the regulation of transcription factors and target gene formation in cells. cellphoneDB and CellChat were served to infer ligand-receptor pairs that mediate interactions between subpopulations. The role of the target gene in regulating ALL progression was assessed using RT-qPCR, Transwell and scratch healing assays.

Results

The bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMCs) from ETV6-RUNX1 and healthy pediatric samples in GSE132509 were divided into 11 clusters, and B cell cluster 1 was identified as B progenitor cell, which was amplified on chromosome 6p. B progenitor cells were divided into seven clusters. Expression levels of amplified genes in chromosome 6p of B progenitor cell cluster 5 were the highest, and its specific highly expressed genes were annotated to pathways promoting cell cycle progression. Regulons formed in B progenitor cell cluster 5 were all involved in promoting cell cycle progression, so it was regarded as the B progenitor cell cluster that drives cell cycle progression. The key regulator of the B progenitor cell is E2F1, which promotes the migration and invasion ability of the cell line HAP1. The major ligand-receptor pairs that mediate the communication of B progenitor cell cluster 5 with cytotoxic NK/T cells or naive T cells included FAM3C−CLEC2D, CD47−SIRPG, HLAE−KLRC2, and CD47−KLRC2. HLAE−KLRC1 and TGFB1−(TGFBR1+TGFBR2).

Conclusion

This study outlined the immune cell landscape of ETV6-RUNX1 ALL and identified chromosome 6p amplification in B progenitor cells, described the major B progenitor cell cluster driving cell cycle progression and its potential regulatory mechanisms on NK cells and T cells, providing cellular and molecular insights into ETV6-RUNX1 ALL.