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MONGOLIAN MEDICAL EDUCATION: THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Authors: Omboosuren Bolorsaikhan
Published: January 2024

The ancient traditional system of medicine and medical education has a long history of several hundred years, whereas it has been merely 80 years since modern medical education developed in Mongolia. Beginning in the 17 th century when Mongolia was under the rule of Manchu Qing dynasty and had suffered for over 220 years, a Mongolian traditional medical school named Mamba Datsan was founded and has been developing ever since. In 1911 the National liberation movement abolished Manchu ruling and the nation stepped onto the path towards independence. As Manchu Qing dynasty laws and rules were abandoned, Manchu Tibetan script fell out of use and monasteries were closed down, the country’s shift into a new system caused the old system of medical education to be demolished and altered. In 1921 People’s revolution won in Mongolia, feudalism was abolished and Soviet style culture started flourishing. Overcoming obstacles is a difficult and a time consuming challenge while transitioning from an old system to a new one. Through the relations built with the USSR, the first steps were built for Europian Medicine and the Europian Medical Education [EME] system started to pervade. In specific, preparation of junior physicians and nurses commenced in Mongolia. In 1942 the government of the Mongolian People’s Republic made the historically pivotal decision to found National University of Mongolia (NUM) with three faculties including Faculty of Medicine . Initially the Faculty of Medicine had a shortage of teaching staffs, textbooks, laboratories and other resources, but thanks to the contributions made by Russian teachers the Medical Institute of Mongolia (MIM of) became an integral part of the curriculum. This is how the contemporary medical education system developed in Mongolia scince 1942 until 2022. By starting to select and train the first graduates as the teaching human resource base by 1942-1961, the faculty of medicine stood on its feet as an independent Medical Institute of Mongolia . At that time Russian style curriculum for preparing physicians was still being used. In 1990, the Medical Institute of Mongolia expanded and became the Medical University of Mongolia (MUM). From the founding of NUM and until mid 1990s, MUM single handedly fulfilled the role of preparing generations of medical doctors in the healthcare system in Mongolia.
Tuberculosis and Pulmonary Co-Infections: Clinical Profiles and Management Strategies
Authors: Zaidi Ilham , Vardha Jagadeeswari , khayum Abdul , Anjum Sahifa , Chaudhary Shikhar , Bakshi Aditi , Gill Jasmeen , Gurav Jaiprakash
Published: January 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) along with pulmonary co-infections in patients became a grave concern to public health complicating the disease diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. It became a challenge to healthcare professionals urging to develop new diagnostic tools and treatment regimens. This paper reviews the complex interplay and management strategies for Tuberculosis patients with co-infections. It encompasses antimicrobial therapy tailored to particular pathogens, including their susceptibility profiles to antibiotics, and understanding the potential implications of drug interactions with anti- Tuberculosis medications. In cases of co-infection between Tuberculosis and Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV), a particular focus is placed on the significance of synergistic methods and treatment duration. Moreover, immunomodulatory drugs, immunotherapies, cellular treatments, adjunct therapies, and immunomodulatory agents that are customised to the patient's immunological status and co-infecting pathogens emerge as a crucial component. Mitigating the transmission of pulmonary co-infections requires the implementation of infection control measures in both healthcare settings and communities. A strong barrier against the spread of tuberculosis and related illnesses is formed by administrative, engineering, and personal protective measures combined with screening, education, isolation, and contact tracking. Prospective approaches underscore the necessity for enhanced diagnostic instruments, promoting cutting-edge technologies including molecular diagnostics, immunological tests, radiological imaging, biosensors, and point-of-care diagnostics. Comprehensive management is emphasised through multidisciplinary care comprising pulmonologists, infectious disease experts, microbiologists, and immunologists. Priorities for research include combination medications, new therapeutic approaches, personalised medicine, and developing diagnostic techniques to improve knowledge of and treatments for pulmonary co-infections.
The transformative potential of virtual, augmented and mixed reality in colorectal surgery: opportunities and challenges.
Authors: Amoudi Ahmed
Published: January 2024

In the past three decades, colorectal surgery has embraced a series of technological advancements focusing on precision preoperative planning, the adoption of minimally invasive laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgical techniques, and the formulation of personalized, patient-centric care. The main evidence-based drivers for such utilities are, reduction in postoperative pain and operative trauma, improvements in disease specific outcomes, the enhancement of patients’ healthcare journey, and the safeguarding of intermediate and long-term quality of life measures1,2. Incorporation of these developments into mainstream clinical practice has presented several challenges. These include, the concerns related to patient safety, standardization of operative approach, as well as ensuring cost efficiencies and cost containment relating to surgical-care3,4. Furthermore, there are ethical, technical, and financial constraints associated with minimally invasive surgical (MIS) training, which has impacted a significant section of the existing workforce as well as new generations of surgeons5-8.
"Revolutionizing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Management: A Case Report on Muscle Regeneration and Sustained Relaxation through Placental Injection Therapy at Rodem Hospital"
Authors: Yoo Jae-kook , Kwon Soon-Hee , Jeon Jong-Eun , Yoon Sul-Hee , Lee Jung-Eun , Lee Sang-Yoon
Published: January 2024

This case report from the Rodem Hospital introduces a pioneering intervention for muscle rigidity in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), featuring a unique placental extract injection and glucose injection therapy combined with lidocaine. This novel approach has demonstrated significant muscle regeneration and sustained relaxation in 47 ALS patients. Unlike traditional treatments, this protocol offers a more sustainable and regenerative outcome. The treatment involved injections of a mixture containing glucose, lidocaine, and placental extract, targeting severely rigid muscles. Remarkably, 42 of the 47 patients showed considerable improvements in knee flexion and a dramatic reduction in pain. The other two also experienced notable progress. This method stands out for its cost efficiency, impact on muscle suppleness, and reduced pain, suggesting a potential paradigm shift in ALS management. This case series highlights the importance of continued innovation and personalized treatment strategies in ALS care, aiming to improve patient quality of life and functional abilities. This case report from the Rodem Hospital introduces a pioneering intervention for muscle rigidity in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), featuring a unique placental extract injection and glucose injection therapy combined with lidocaine. This novel approach has demonstrated significant muscle regeneration and sustained relaxation in 47 ALS patients. Unlike traditional treatments, this protocol offers a more sustainable and regenerative outcome. The treatment involved injections of a mixture containing glucose, lidocaine, and placental extract, targeting severely rigid muscles. Remarkably, 42 of the 47 patients showed considerable improvements in knee flexion and a dramatic reduction in pain. The other two also experienced notable progress. This method stands out for its cost efficiency, impact on muscle suppleness, and reduced pain, suggesting a potential paradigm shift in ALS management. This case series highlights the importance of continued innovation and personalized treatment strategies in ALS care, aiming to improve patient quality of life and functional abilities.
Is a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR enough to rule out COVID-19? –A case series
Authors: Singh Jaspreet , Robinson Samantha , Deckard Stacy , Dang Arjun , Jawed Binish
Published: January 2024

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Analysis and Visualization of High School Student Achievement Data Using Decision Tree and Cross-Validation in Rapidminer
Authors: Hartanta Radhitya Yunandri , Asroni Asroni , Riyadi Slamet , Jeckson Jeckson
Published: January 2024

The vision, mission, and work indicators of high school education are all geared toward producing graduates of excellent quality. Students’ academic performance in the first and second grades indicates their eventual excellence as graduates. However, it is not feasible to ensure that students in the third year have good results only by comparing their academic achievements during the first and second grades. School leaders and policymakers can benefit from data analysis and visualization by gaining insight into recurring patterns and emerging trends in their stored data. Leaders and management at schools can benefit significantly from Rapidminer’s decision tree and cross-validation data analysis methods when trying to figure out what to do about students performing well or poorly academically.
Implementation of Simple Additive Weighting to Decide a Fund Proposal
Authors: Rakhmadi Aris , Rahmawati Nila Dwi
Published: January 2024

One of Indonesian micro financial services is Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil (BMT) provides services such as savings, financing and zakat activities. Financing service determine qualifying status based on consideration of customer files before carried out in company discussions. This decision support system aims to provide officers to decide whether or not to admit funding. The research used Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) by finding the prejudiced sum of the performance ratings for each alternative from all criteria. The method used 7 criteria including income, outstanding loans, amount of financing, collateral, nature/environment, track record of financing and monthly expenses. Customers were declared acceptable if they had a preference value above the minimum limit of 16.1. The BMT officer can adjust the minimum limit value according to customer performance. To develop the system used waterfall method and to verify system performance used a black box test which shows the results that the system works according to its function and the validity test results obtained 100% accurate. It means the system is ready and suitable for use. The existence of this decision support system is able to assist officers in making decisions to qualify for financing objectively.
América Latina y el Caribe en PISA 2022: ¿cómo le fue a la región?
Authors: Arias Ortiz Elena , Bos María Soledad , Giambruno Cecilia , Zoido Pablo
Published: January 2024

América Latina y el Caribe se ubica en la mitad inferior del ranking global de calidad educativa en Matemática, Lectura y Ciencia. Todos los países de la región están mejor posicionados en Lectura, que en Matemática y Ciencia. El estudiante promedio de la región presenta un rezago en puntaje de Matemática equivalente a 5 años de escolaridad respecto a la OCDE.
Employability skills as perceived by hotel employees: An overview
Authors: Kumar Salla Vijay
Published: January 2024

Background: The hotel industry is labor-intensive. Both technical and behavioral aspects of quality are considered to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction among the internal and external customers as a whole, creating a competitive advantage. Significance: Recruiting and selecting the right people is paramount to the success of the hospitality industry in the sense that the best delivery will be enhanced if proper procedures are used and the right people are selected who can handle their tasks to the best satisfaction of the customer. Method: The goal of the research was to explore the recruiting and selection practices/methods used in the hotel industry, as well as their employability. The study aims to explore the differences in the mix of recruitment and selection methods implemented in 4- and 5-star and different category hotels. As an enterprise, HRD comprises change, learning, and performance. Results: Based on the findings, it is imperative to invest in human resources as a capital asset to boost staff entities in terms of knowledge and capabilities, thereby contributing to better service quality and enhanced customer satisfaction. This would help fulfil the organizations’ objectives. Conclusion: The study concludes that the selected candidates are being analyzed properly and effectively. It is very important to note that the results of this study cannot be generalized as it deals with a restricted clientele, and this could only add on variables and instances to form a common standpoint for the other hotel managers.
A review of human resource management practices and their impact on school performance (2012–2022)
Authors: Hoque Kazi Enamul , Atheef Mohamed
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the published literature on human resource management and school performance from January 2012 to December 2022. Numerous literature evaluations have been conducted on human resource management and organizational performance, but school or teacher performance has received less attention than organizational performance. The PICOC (population, intervention, comparison, outcome, and context) technique is integrated into each stage of the PSALSAR framework to assure the study’s objective and comparability. This in-depth research is conducted in three stages: identifying pertinent keywords, screening pertinent papers, and selecting pertinent publications for review utilizing the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Mata Analysis) technique. This made a final database with 44 publications that met the study’s requirements for inclusion. This study reveals that HRM practices and school performance are correlated. The results of the research identify the eight most essential HRM practices for improving school performance, which included planning, organizing, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, employee relations and involvement, reward and compensation, health, safety, and work-life balance. Leadership style, motivation, satisfaction, productivity and task performance, competency, culture and climate, empowerment, and commitment were among the performance-influencing elements.
Inhalation Therapy with Clerodendrum serratum Linn. Extract: An Experimental Study on Ovalbumin-induced Asthma in Rats
Authors: Patel Lima , Dimal Shah  , Hitesh Chandpa  , Avani Khristi  , Puja Bhavsar
Published: January 2024

Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition marked by airway constriction, inflammation, and structural changes known as airway remodeling. Clerodendrum serratum Linn., a plant traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, has shown anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory effects. This research work aims to study the potential anti-asthmatic properties of an inhalable formulation prepared from C. serratum extract in an ovalbumin-induced asthma rat model. The formulation was evaluated for its effects on serum leukocytes and eosinophils, mast cells, total tissue protein, airway inflammation, and histopathological changes in the lungs. The results showed that the inhalable formulation significantly reduced the symptoms of asthma in the rat model. The formulation led to a significant reduction in the levels of serum leukocytes and eosinophils, key indicators of asthma inflammation. It effectively stabilized mast cells, preventing their degranulation, and reducing airway reactivity. A decrease in total tissue protein levels was observed, suggesting reduced tissue damage associated with asthma. The formulation also demonstrated a substantial reduction in airway inflammation, as evidenced by histopathological changes in the lungs and reduced Th2 cytokines namely Tumour necrosis factor α and Interleukin 4, in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. These effects may be attributed to the anti-inflammatory, mast cell stabilizing, and immunomodulatory properties of the formulation. The study provides scientific evidence supporting the traditional use of C. serratum in the treatment of asthma and demonstrates its potential as a therapeutic alternative for the treatment of respiratory diseases.
The Role of Curcumin in Gastric Carcinoma by Modulating the Immune System and its SAR
Authors: Kumar Akshay , Majee Chandana , Mazumder Rupa , Sharma Ruchi , Mazumder Avijit , Mishra Rashmi , Wadhwa Pankaj
Published: January 2024

The second most prevalent cancer in the world and the fifth most common malignant tumour is gastric carcinoma. It is thought that several factors, including genetics, epigenetics, and environmental impacts, contribute to the development of gastric cancer. One of the main pathogenic variables associated with stomach cancer risk has been identified as inflammation. There are currently few methods to treat the gastric carcinoma. Therefore, an alternative plan is urgently needed. Explaining the importance of curcumin derived from Curcuma longa Linn. in stomach cancer is the goal of this review. According to recent research, Curcumin (CUR) has a great effect against stomach mucosal injury brought on by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, gastric mucosal injury in rats, stress haemorrhage, and Helicobacter pylori infection. In this review article, we have discussed the chemistry of CUR, the role of CUR in immunomodulation, and gastric cancer. We have also highlighted the various signalling pathway of gastric cancer where CUR work. By controlling miRNAs on gastric cancer and other relevant signal pathways, CUR exhibits notable anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. In future there are more research work will be done on CUR.
Protection of Reinforced Concrete Columns from Pounding-Induced Effects in Adjacent Buildings
Authors: Altan Oymanlı Sueda , Avşar Özgür
Published: January 2024

The pounding damage is one of the most common seismic damages observed after past earthquakes in adjacent reinforced concrete (RC) buildings having insufficient gap in-between. Particularly in highly populated regions, there are numerous adjacent RC buildings, in which pounding can cause severe damage or total collapse. Many previous reconnaissance reports following earthquakes have emphasized severe column damage due to pounding with the slab of adjacent building. In this paper, a retrofitting method is presented to reduce the seismic damage caused by pounding on existing RC structural elements in cases where collision is unavoidable. Pounding effects are investigated by using 4- and 7-story RC buildings with unequal floor elevations. As a retrofitting solution for pounding, steel columns and neoprene rubber pads are placed at the mid-height of the story so that the pounding takes place between the neighboring slab and added steel columns instead of existing RC columns. The mid-column pounding of existing RC buildings with and without retrofitting are numerically investigated. In the numerical model, buildings are connected by link elements to reproduce the pounding in-between. Nonlinear response history analyses are performed using 11 different real ground-motion records. Pounding forces, peak floor accelerations, inter-story drift ratios, story shear force distributions, and plastic hinge distributions are obtained and compared for each of the pounding conditions. The analysis results revealed that the proposed retrofitting method protects the existing RC columns from brittle type of shear failure and reduces the destructive effects of pounding.
In silico Exploration of Pharmacological and Molecular Descriptor Properties of Salacinol and Its Related Analogues
Authors: HUSSEİN Yousif , AZİZ Yousif , AHMED Idrees Mohammed
Published: January 2024

Salacinol and its related analogues have been known for their potent α-glucosidase inhibitor activity and making them interesting candidates for a new type of anti-diabetic agent. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the physicochemical properties, pharmacological parameters, and toxicity profile of these anti-diabetic agents. In this study, a comprehensive in-silico approach was used to explore the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity profiles of salacinol and its related analogues. In addition, to gain a better knowledge of structural and electrical characteristics, global and local reactivity descriptors, and molecular electrostatic potential were calculated and discussed by using DFT at the B3LYP/6–311++G (d, p) level of theory. The results explored that all the studied compounds have low GI absorption and are substrates for P-glycoprotein. None of the compounds can cross the BBB, and none of the compounds are inhibitors of cytochrome P450 isoenzymes. We also found that all compounds have various potential to interact with a wide range of biological targets, including GPCRs, enzymes, ion channels, kinases, and nuclear receptors. Additionally, all compounds have low toxicity and are unlikely to cause any major health hazards in terms of hepatotoxicity, mutagenicity, cardiotoxicity, cytotoxicity, and immunotoxicity. The molecular electrostatic potential map shows that the negative potential sites are in electronegative oxygen atoms, while the positive potential sites are around the hydrogen atoms. The present study concludes that salacinol and its analogues might be a promising safe and effective candidate for the development of therapeutic drugs derived from natural sources. However, some of their properties should be considered in the context of drug development and tissue protection strategies.
Más allá de la globalización: el “regreso” de la Geografía
Authors: Gejo Omar , Rebottaro Alan
Published: January 2024

El “regreso” de la geografía, bajo su forma más material, es decir como geopolítica, es la completa refutación de las dos coordenadas ideológicas de los últimos 40 años: globalización y neoliberalismo. Es que el “regreso” de la geopolítica señala la imposibilidad manifiesta de lograr la plena unificación del mundo bajo el régimen de estatalidad nacional. Los Estados, que nunca habían dejado de serlo, han vuelto a ser los protagonistas indiscutibles y afrontan las pujas por el predominio internacional, dándole a la guerra una presencia insoslayable3.
Educação Geográfica e formação docente na Bolívia: alguns apontamentos
Authors: Dos Santos Clézio
Published: January 2024

O ensino de Geografia e a formação de professores na América Latina entrou em nossa agenda de pesquisa em 2012, no processo de organização de agenda de pesquisa da área de Ensino de Geografia da Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro. O objetivo desta pesquisa é analisar o ensino de Geografia na Bolívia a partir da Formação Docente. A metodologia é qualitativa, apoiada no referencial teórico sobre o ensino de Geografia e a formação professores latino-americanos. A pesquisa se divide entre: formação de professores na Bolívia, políticas educacionais e ensino de Geografia nas escolas bolivianas. É fundamental acompanhar por meio de pesquisas sobre o ensino de Geografia e a formação docente as políticas educacionais voltadas para a América Latina no sentido de entender como propostas educacionais neoliberais homogeneizantes dialogam com países nada homogêneos e com necessidades distintas.
América Latina: Cinco siglos igual…
Authors: Liberali Ana María
Published: January 2024

Toda la historia latinoamericana, desde 1492, no puede ser explicada desde los distintos marcos locales sino a partir de la vinculación de los diferentes espacios con el contexto internacional, generalmente relacionado con el continente europeo. Esta situación ha partido primero de un sometimiento político (vasallaje colonial), y posteriormente, de una sujeción económica (status semicolonial); así es como la evolución de las economías metropolitanas han marcado el ritmo de los ciclos económicos nacionales. Para este trabajo hemos elegido los procesos productivos como una forma de explicación de la realidad, ya que éstos están en la base de la relación Sociedad-Naturaleza, llevándose a cabo con el fin de satisfacer las necesidades materiales. Esta relación se expresa, a su vez, como una compleja interrelación entre la sociedad y el territorio, es decir, el espacio apropiado o socializado.
O jogo da direita e a nova geografia do capitalismo
Authors: Soares Crocetti Zeno
Published: January 2024

A polarização pós-II Guerra deu origem a conflitos e tensões anteriormente contidos. Em 1989, Francis Fukuyama sugeriu o “fim da História” após a queda do Muro de Berlim, prevendo um mundo pós-Guerra Fria com triunfo dos valores do capitalismo. No entanto, houve desconexão da máquina de guerra dos EUA com a Rússia nos anos 1990-2008. E com a ascensão da China, a Guerra Fria foi retomada pelos EUA, especialmente durante o governo de Trump, envolvendo a China e usando a Rússia como pretexto. A extrema direita financiou extremistas através da Atlas Network, que se associou a organizações ultraliberais, como o ILISP e MBL no Brasil. A Atlas Network promove concepções da direita ultraliberal globalmente. O processo de globalização é analisado como perverso e utópico, influenciando narrativas na América Latina. O estágio atual do capitalismo explora os países periféricos, resultando em protestos antiglobalização. O Fórum Econômico Mundial e o imperialismo promovem uma metanarrativa, incluindo o Grande Reset e outras propostas, que são vistas como manipuladoras e enganosas.
Venta y consumo de alimentos en el circuito bajo de la economía: un estudio de caso en las calles de Buenos Aires (Argentina) en años prepandémicos del covid-19
Authors: De Camargo Bini Danton Leonel
Published: January 2024

Este trabajo presenta la configuración de la venta y consumo de alimentos en las calles del circuito bajo de la economía en la metrópolis de Buenos Aires, Argentina, entre los años 2015-2017. Se utilizó el método cualitativo-cuantitativo en su ejecución, en una muestra no probabilística con 89 encuestas. Se identificó que los alimentos son la porción de mayor gasto dentro de los gastos de las personas de menores ingresos. Para los trabajadores que viajan largas distancias entre casa y trabajo, comer en la calle es la única alternativa para gastar menos y tener suficiente dinero para comer hasta fin de mes. Se vio que la dieta general de estas personas es de baja calidad nutricional. Para los trabajadores que venden comida en la calle, ante sus limitaciones por falta de experiencia profesional, formación y bajo nivel educativo, este trabajo en la informalidad surge como una de las pocas alternativas laborales.
Vinculación entre la expansión sojera y la deforestación en la Argentina, 1990-2020
Authors: Cacace Graciela Patricia , Morina Jorge Osvaldo
Published: January 2024

La soja genéticamente modificada es la mayor expresión del agronegocio en Argentina, sino también uno de los más controversiales y problemáticos usos del territorio. Las consecuencias ambientales de este modelo son discutidas considerando el área de bosques nativos talada debido a la expansión de la frontera sojera. El poder político y legal opera como garante de la desposesión de indígenas y campesinos por medio de las órdenes de desalojo y aceptando como legítima la documentación falsificada de las empresas. Los cercamientos silenciosos y estrategias de violencia abierta han sido complementados por la deforestación. Cerca de 5 millones de hectáreas de bosques nativos fueron derribadas en exactamente 16 años (1998-2014). El avance sojero fue el mayor impulso de la reducción del área con bosques entre 2002 y 2011, directa e indirectamente. En suma, la producción de soja causa deforestación, pérdida de biodiversidad, exportación libre de suelo y agua virtual, desertificación, etc.
Brasil hoje e amanhã na divisão planificada do trabalho
Authors: Moré Ramos João Victor
Published: January 2024

Neste artigo procura estabelecer um exercício sistemático dos caminhos e tendências dignas de antecipação às inúmeras crises cíclicas ulteriores do desenvolvimento do capitalismo brasileiro, e suas possíveis implicações nas distintas e desiguais formações sociais que recobrem o mundo. Longe da justaposição entre as contradições fundamentalmente nacionais e os problemas que remetem ao desenvolvimento das forças produtivas, é no progresso técnico expressado pelas relações desiguais de centro-periferia que se encontram as respostas aos desafios e as contradições lançados à longa marcha dos povos (subalternos) em superar a “via da supremacia” pela capacidade de tomar em suas mãos o seu próprio destino. Por certo, se trata naturalmente da transição do capitalismo (imperialismo) ao seu estágio superior (socialismo) da humanidade ainda em vias de gestação nesse século XXI.
Sociological study of leisure sports in Iraq
Authors: MUSHTAK Ahmed , AZİMKHANİ Amin
Published: January 2024

The present research deals with various aspects of sports leisure in Iraq. The present research method is descriptive and correlation type. The statistical population of this research is made up of the staff of sports and youth departments in Iraq. According to the Morgan table, the sample size was 302 people. The measurement tool in this research was a questionnaire, which Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used for the reliability of the questionnaires, and its validity was measured by consulting with the supervisors and consultants and sports management experts. In order to analyze the data, descriptive statistical methods such as percentage, mean and standard deviation and inferential statistical methods such as Pearson's correlation coefficient to test the relationships between variables and step-by-step regression to predict leisure-sports decision-making and skills Communication is through the effectiveness of the organization's management, which has been used using SPSS version 21 software. The findings showed that; there is a significant relationship between the effectiveness of organization management and sports leisure decisions and communication skills, and the structural equation model between the variables along with its components has a significant fit. With an effective management, it is possible to strengthen communication skills in the decision-making of leisure programs. And in the conditions of the corona disease, researcher took a big step for different strata of the Iraqi society in leisure activities.
Embedment of cultural competence in foreign language classrooms
Authors: Babou Sekkal Meryem
Published: January 2024

Contemporary classrooms are portrayed by the use of many languages as they are influenced by many cultures. This fact is the plain and imminent outcome of globalization. This situation boosts the importance of integrating compatible and relevant elements of culture as a teaching pedagogy. Hence, teachers should recognize students’ differences and commonalities. In other terms, the instructors need to form themselves in a way that serves their students’ needs and expectations about the cultures handled in their classrooms. Hitherto, this paper’s significance can be embodied in the relevance of integrating culture in teaching to achieve satisfactory learning outcomes. The research has relied on three research instruments; classroom observation, questionnaire, and unstructured interview, and the data are analyzed qualitatively. The sample population is represented by teachers and students of Moulay Tahar University (Saida Algeria). The results demonstrated that foreign language teachers should integrate culture in their lectures since it comes up with auspicious results namely communicating interculturally. The paper at hand raises new opportunities to handle another research for further findings with a large size of informants.
Keywords: Communication; competence; culture; responsive teacher; student’s learning.
Reflections on Resilience and Economics
Authors: Schwarze Reimund
Published: January 2024

Resilience means different things to planning professionals, shaped by factors as diverse as their disciplinary backgrounds and the cultural and political contexts in which they operate. As the relevance of resilience and resilience planning in all areas of society is growing, it is important to understand some of the associated interpretations, demarcations and planning dimensions in order to enable a cross-contextual, integrated application. The traditional economic planning instruments are proving to be unsuitable for this purpose. Interdisciplinary methods of scenario-based planning and disaster risk management are better suited for this purpose.
Implementasi E-Modul Berbasis STEM Berbantuan LMS Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik di Era Covid-19
Authors: Alaini Umu Nailil , Wahyudi Ismu , Suyatna Agus
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengaruh penggunaan E-Modul berbasis STEM berbantuan LMS pada materi Usaha dan Energi terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar pada aspek kognitif peserta didik di era Covid-19. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di MAN 1 Metro dengan menggunakan desain penelitian One Group Pretest-Posttest. Sampel penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas X IPA 2, IPA 3 dan IPA 5 MAN 1 Metro. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji normalitas, uji hipotesis menggunakan Paired Sample T-Test, dan uji N-Gain. Berdasarkan hasil uji hipotesis menggunakan Paired Sample T-Test , menunjukkan nilai Sig.(2-Tailed) kurang dari 0,05 yaitu 0,00. Sehingga dapat dinyatakan terdapat pengaruh penggunaan E-Modul berbasis STEM berbantuan LMS berupa Google Classroom terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik pada aspek kognitif. Hal ini juga dapat terlihat dari hasil uji N-Gain pretest-posttest peserta didik, didapatkan nilai rata-rata sebesar 0,59 dengan kategori sedang. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan E-Modul berbasis STEM berbantuan LMS berupa Google Classroom mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik pada aspek kognitif.
Development of Electronic Student Worksheets Based on The Theory of Conceptual Change in Thermodynamics
Authors: Utami Innas Amalia , Syuhendri Syuhendri , Sriyanti Ida
Published: January 2024

The development of valid and practical electronic student worksheets based on the theory of conceptual change in thermodynamics material has been completed. This development research uses the Rowntree development model which consists of three stages, namely the planning stage, the development stage, and the evaluation stage. At the evaluation stage, the researcher used Tessmer's formative evaluation in the form of self-evaluation, expert review, one-to-one evaluation, and small group evaluation. Data collection instruments used expert validation sheets and questionnaires. The results of data analysis at the expert review stage obtained an average expert validation of 4.4 with a very valid category. The average of the student questionnaire sheets in the one-on-one evaluation and small group evaluation phases was 4.4 and 4.5, respectively, with a very practical category. Thus, an electronic student worksheet based on the theory of conceptual change has been successfully developed on valid and practical thermodynamic material. This electronic student worksheet can be used to clarify conceptual understanding and correct thermodynamics misconceptions.
Keywords: Development of Electronic Student Worksheets, Overcoming Misconceptions, Physics
Jantung, Medan magnet, Kesehatan KORELASI MASSA TUBUH TERHADAP DETAK JANTUNG PADA MENCIT BALB-C YANG DIPAPAR MEDAN MAGNET EXTREMELY LOW FREQUENCY (ELF) INTENSITAS 100 µT
Authors: Hindiyati Siti Hindun
Published: January 2024

Paparan medan magnet Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) intensitas 100 µT telah di tetapkan sebagai nilai ambang batas efek kesehatan,  namun masih perlu di kaji dampak biologis khususnya terhadap fungsi organ jantung. Penelitian ini bertujuan  mengkaji “Korelasi Massa Tubuh Terhadap Detak Jantung Mencit Balb-C yang Dipapar Medan Magnet Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) Intensitas 100 µT”. Penelitian ini menggunakan True Design Experimen dengan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL), dengan memberi oerlakuan paparan medan magnet ELF intensitas 100 µT kepada mencit Balb/C secara intermiten 2 jam/hari selama 15 hari dan 30 hari. Sampel mencit Balb/c sejumlah 21 ekor di bagi dalam  3 kelompok, kelompok control , 2 kelompok di papar medan magnet ELF 100 µT secara intermiten 2 jam/hari selama 15 hari dan 30 hari. Variabel yang di ukur dalam penelitian ini adalah berat badan dan detak jantung per-detik. Pengukuran berat badan di lakukan menggunakan bantuan neraca digital ketelitian 0,00gr dengan 3 kali pengukuran disertai 3 pengamat sedangkan pengukuran detak jantung di lakukan dengan menghitung secara manual menggunakan indera manusia dibantu dengan menggunakan stopwatch sebagai pewaktu masing-masing 5 menit. Data hasil penelitian ini di analisis menggunakan analisis statistic korelasi menggunakan software SPSS 23. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa medan magnet ELF intensitas 100 µT hari ke-30 memiliki massa tubuh dan detak jantung lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelompok control. Hal ini disebabkan intensitas 100 µT menyebabkan adanya kerja otot berlebihan dalam jantung mencit Balb-C
Karakterisasi Pasir Besi (Fe3O4) Sungai Seruai Kabupaten Deli Serdang
Authors: Yusuf Ridwan , Lubis Ridwan Yusuf
Published: January 2024

In this research, iron sand was obtained from the Sei Serayu river in Deli Serdang Regency. The method for extracting iron sand is by manual extraction using a permanent magnet. The samples that have been obtained are then given temperature treatment with variations of 500 o C, 600 o C and 700 o C so that the iron sand undergoes oxidation. Next, the samples that have been heat treated are characterized using XRD, SEM and XRF. From the XRD test results it was found that the sample consisted of Fe3O4 with a magnetite phase. XRD diffraction peaks were obtained at angles 2θ: 17.26 o, 29.98 o, 35.4 o, 43.16 o, 57.08 o, and 62.56 o. SEM test results show that sample D contains magnetite (Fe3O4) with a silver color. Based on the analysis of test results, it can be concluded that the most optimal results are found in sample D with a sintering temperature of 700o C.
Saneamento básico em Itaboraí: Não universalização da água potável e seus riscos
Authors: Souza Antônio , Santos de Oliveira Vicente de Paulo , Ribeiro Neyse de Carvalho , Souza Vitória
Published: January 2024

O presente resumo tem o fito de conscientizar toda a sociedade, em especial, a população de Itaboraí, realizando um levantamento estatístico, jurídico e legislativo, com o objetivo de criar um questionamento para os habitantes da referida cidade, para os sérios problemas que decorrem da falta de administração do Poder Público, para com os recursos hídricos, ocasionando, assim, uma série de problemas sociais, ambientais e saúde. Para isto, foi realizado investigações acerca dos dados disponibilizados pelo Governo Federal, dentre eles o “Atlas Água e Esgoto” – criado com a participação da Agência Nacional de Águas (ANA), o qual constatou que cerca de 73,3% da população de Itaboraí não possui acesso à água potável, sendo certo que o sítio eletrônico “DATASUS/2020”, contabilizou apenas 18 internações e 01 óbito por doenças transmitidas através da água, ora, os dados apresentados elucidam que a pesquisa quantitativa realizada pelo Governo Federal demonstram incongruências, tendo em vista que o percentual que indica a parcela de habitantes sem acesso à água é muito superior ao número de internados por doenças hídricas
Rancangan Alat Dalam Pemanfaatan Lubang Bekas Tambang Sebagai Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikro Hidro
Authors: Prayogo Wisnu Agung , Rosyida Iva Ainur , Fikri Fauzan Hanif Al
Published: January 2024

Industri pertambangan pada akhirnya akan meninggalkan lahan bekas tambang yang berupa lubang bekas tambang. Lubang bekas tambang ini perlu penanganan lebih lanjut agar dapat bermanfaat bagi masyarakat sekitar. Salah satu program untuk penanganan lahan bekas tambang yang dicanangkan dalam kegiatan reklamasi adalah pemanfaatan lubang bekas tambang menjadi Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro. Lubang bekas tambang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai sarana geowisata air, sumber air baku, dan budidaya ikan. Terobosan baru pemanfaatan bekas lubang tambang dimanfaatkan sebagai Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro. Pemanfaatan ini perlu pengkajian kualitas air perlu untuk mengetahui kandungan air dalam lubang tambang agar tidak mempengaruhi kinerja peralatan PLMTH. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui kualitas air terhadap peralatan yang tepat untuk perancangan alat Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro. Hasil menunjukkan kualitas air akan mempengaruhi peralatan yang dibutuhkan dalam penyusunan peralatan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro. Perancangan alat terdiri dari sistem intake, headrace, spillway, forebay, power house, dan trailrace. Dengan demikian, terobosan baru pemanfaatan lubang bekas tambang harus didukung oleh peralatan yang sesuai dengan peruntukannya. Dengan peralatan yang disesuaikan dengan kondisi dan peruntukannya, energi potensial air sebagai penggerak turbin dapat menghasilkan energi listrik secara maksimal untuk masyarakat sekitar.
Mídias do idêntico
Authors: Scola Jorge
Published: January 2024

Propomos discutir as possibilidades de identificação e associação com figuras judaicas a partir da veiculação e da promoção de telenovelas bíblicas produzidas no Brasil pela Rede Record de Televisão. Por meio de uma análise de conteúdo das reportagens a respeito destas produções bíblicas veiculadas pela emissora, discutimos um conjunto de consequências desta “publicidade religiosa” particular em que o objeto desta promoção (o pertencimento e a identificação com o judaísmo) não coincide diretamente com os emissores deste discurso, já que a Record é propriedade do líder da Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus. Trata-se de um discurso que conecta os judeus das narrativas televisivas bíblicas com os do presente e pleiteia um pertencimento a partir da proposição de aferição do pertencimento judaico. Argumentamos que tal discurso instaura tanto maneiras de autocompreensão possíveis e que são relativamente novas, como também traz consequências para noções como identidade pessoal, identidade nacional e identidade religiosa.
Em amor a Sião
Authors: Frossard Miriane Sigiliano
Published: January 2024

Com o objetivo de apresentar como as caravanas evangélicas para a Terra Santa se relacionam com os conceitos de filossemitismo e sionismo cristão, este estudo faz uma análise do movimento trans-eclesiástico evangélico chamado Visão Celular no Modelo dos 12 e dos significados atrelados às suas viagens a Israel. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de viés socioantropológico, de abordagem qualitativa e de cunho etnográfico. Como resultados alcançados, foi possível verificar que as viagens à Sião são parte da ideologia político-religiosa ligada ao sionismo cristão, que ecoa no uso de aparatos, linguagem, musicografia e outros elementos do universo judaico, representando um filossemitismo dos evangélicos brasileiros ligados a esse movimento.
Introdução - Sionismo cristão na América Latina e suas múltiplas dimensões
Authors: Carranza Brenda , Machado Maria das Dores Campos , Mariz Cecília Loreto
Published: January 2024

Esse dossiê apresenta seis textos que analisam, sob diversas óticas, expressões do filossemitismo e do sionismo cristão em três países da América Latina - Brasil, Venezuela e Guatemala -, proporcionando ao/à leitor/a um panorama interessante do debate atual nos campos teológico e das ciências sociais da região.
Precipitação de calcita induzida microbianamente em argamassas de reparo
Authors: Damasceno Marcella Maria Gomes , Costa Heloina Nogueira , Silva Thiago Fernandes , Franca Raimunda Moreira
Published: January 2024

A aplicação de biotecnologias em materiais cimentícios configura uma oportunidade de inovação e sustentabilidade à indústria da construção civil. A obtenção de argamassas de reparo com o uso do método de Precipitação de Calcita Induzida Microbianamente (MICP) é uma das principais apostas nessa temática. No entanto, essa abordagem ainda é pouco difundida, visto que é um tema recente e em desenvolvimento. Portanto, o presente artigo tem como objetivo realizar uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre o método MICP em argamassas de reparo. Após a identificação do tema, iniciou-se a sequência metodológica com o estabelecimento dos critérios de busca e amostragem, seguida da definição das informações de interesse, avaliação crítica dos estudos selecionados e interpretação e apresentação dos resultados. Os principais métodos identificados foram: o reparo externo, com uso mais frequente e resultados mais consistentes; e interno (autorregeneração). Verificou-se que há uma tendência de aumento na resistência à compressão e de diminuição da permeabilidade à água de argamassas tratadas com MICP. Além disso, a formação de carbonato de cálcio pelos agentes biológicos atua como reparador de fissuras. Por fim, identificou-se que a principal dificuldade para o domínio da técnica é a alta complexidade dos processos biológicos, visto que envolve uma diversidade de fatores ambientais. Entretanto, a técnica se mostra promissora e seu desenvolvimento agrega inovação e baixo impacto ambiental.
Otimização de funcionamento de bomba hidráulica e benefícios associados ao armazenamento de energia
Authors: Silva Isabela Assis da , Pinheiro Vinícius de Carvalho Neiva , Francato Alberto Luiz
Published: January 2024

Metodologias que buscam a eficiência energética são cada vez mais necessárias e valorizadas considerando o cenário ambiental mundial, marcado pelo aquecimento global e agravação das emissões de gases poluentes. Diante disso, surge a possibilidade de aplicação de estratégias ótimas para uso de recursos energéticos associados a recursos hídricos, através do armazenamento de energia na forma gravitacional. Esta estratégia consiste na otimização do funcionamento de bombas de recalque com planejamento para consumir eletricidade em horários de menor custo, que permite armazenamento de água em reservatório superior para que seja consumida em horários de custo mais caro de energia. Deste modo, este trabalho explora um estudo de caso com objetivo de minimizar a fatura de energia elétrica associada ao funcionamento da bomba, sob a análise da Tarifa Convencional, da Tarifa Branca e de uma tarifa horária fictícia denominada Tarifa Marrom. Os resultados apontam uma economia de apenas 1,0% na fatura de energia quando se compara a aplicação da Tarifa Branca em relação à Tarifa Convencional em um cenário de uso convencional do sistema de bombeamento. No entanto, é verificada uma redução de custo de até 16,6% com a otimização do uso da bomba em relação à operação tradicional quando aplicada a Tarifa Branca. Por fim, num cenário de precificação horária, é constatada economia de 9,3% ao aplicar a otimização do uso da bomba. Portanto, a metodologia deste trabalho aponta que existe potencial para exploração do armazenamento de energia associado à operação estratégica de uma bomba de água, além de apontar para a necessidade de novos modos de tarifação mais condizentes com a necessidade da rede elétrica e que melhor adaptem aplicação a outros equipamentos, buscando, assim, maior adesão à metodologia.