bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Partisipasi Masyarakat, Akuntabilitas dan Transparansi Kebijakan Publik Terhadap Kualitas Laporan Keuangan Pemerintah Daerah
Authors: Hamsinar Hamsinar
Published: July 2023

Tujuan Penelitian: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh partisipasi masyarakat, akuntabilitas dan transparansi kebijakan publik terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan pemerintah daerah dengan sistem pengendalian intern sebagai variabel moderasi di Kantor Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah Kabupaten Pinrang.

Metodologi:Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian merupakan data primer yang dikumpulkan melalui survei kuesioner secara langsung. Analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda dan analisis regresi moderating dengan pendekatan nilai selisih mutlak. Analisis regresi linear berganda untuk hipotesis partisipasi masyarakat, akuntabilitas dan transparansi kebijakan publik terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan pemerintah daerah. Analisis regresi linear berganda dengan uji nilai selisih mutlak untuk hipotesis partisipasi masyarakat, akuntabilitas dan transparansi kebijakan publik terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan pemerintah daerah yang dimoderasi oleh sistem pengendalian.

Temuan Utama: Hasil penelitian dengan analisis regresi linear berganda menunjukkan bahwa partisipasi masyarakat berpengaruh positif dan signifikan, dan akuntabilitas berpengaruh positif dan signifikan, sedangkan transparansi kebijakan publik berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan pemerintah daerah. Analisis variabel moderating dengan pendekatan nilai selisih mutlak menunjukkan bahwa sistem pengendalian intern tidak memoderasi partisipasi masyarakat terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan pemerintah daerah, dan sistem pengendalian intern mampu memoderasi akuntabilitas terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan pemerintah daerah, dan sistem pengendalian intern mampu memoderasi transparansi kebijakan publik terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan pemerintah daerah.

Keterbaruan/Keaslian dari Penelitian: Keterbaruan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa partisipasi masyarakat, akuntabilitas, dan transparansi kebijakan publik secara positif dan signifikan mempengaruhi kualitas laporan keuangan pemerintah daerah di Kantor Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah Kabupaten Pinrang. Penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa sistem pengendalian intern memiliki peran moderating yang berbeda terhadap variabel-variabel tersebut.
Character Education in Islamic Education
Authors: Sirait Ibrahim
Published: July 2023

Purpose of the study: Character education is an essential part of school work, but so far it has received little attention. Schools should not only be obliged to increase academic achievement, but also be responsible for shaping the character of students.

Methodology: This research uses the literature study method which relies on bibliographic sources from books and articles in scientific journals related to the subject matter, reading data with the thoughts of experts with a constructive approach and interpretation of the main content.

Main Findings: Character is developed through the stage of knowledge, towards habituation. Where character is not only based on knowledge, someone who has knowledge about goodness is not necessarily able to act according to his knowledge. So if you are trained to do this good, character is not limited to knowledge, character goes deeper into the realm of emotions and self-habits. Al-Qur'an as a reference for morality. Where the Al-Qur'an functions to convey guidance treatises to organize attitudes and behaviors that must be carried out by humans and where the Al-Qur'an-based character education model which has been explained in the previous chapter needs to be re-understood and synchronized so that it is more understandable.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The originality of this research lies in its focus on exploring the potential of character education in Islamic education and its significance in the current context. Although there are many studies on character education and Islamic education separately, research that systematically explores the integration of these two fields in a contemporary context is very limited..
Realization of Learning Islamic Education Through Multimedia at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 3 Indragiri Hilir
Authors: Ardila Eka , Hidayah Siti
Published: July 2023

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to determine the realization of learning Islamic Education through class X multimedia at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 3 Indragiri Hilir, and the factors that influence it.

Methodology: This type of research is a quantitative descriptive research. The population in this study were 4 teachers of Islamic Religious Education at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 3 Indragiri Hilir. The data in this study were collected using observation techniques and documentation. Furthermore, the collected data was analyzed using the percentage formula.

Main Findings: The results of data analysis through observation can be summarized as follows: The realization of Islamic Religious Education learning through multimedia at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 3 Indragiri Hilir, reached 82.5%. The influencing factors are as follows: The work steps carried out by the teacher in the teacher's difficulties in preparing multimedia learning. Teachers find it difficult to reply and read chats from students, which are large in number on one mobile phone (HP). Internet networks are often constrained so that it can complicate online-based learning activities. There are a small number of students who cannot participate in learning activities properly, because their Android cellphone (HP) is not in adequate condition.

Novelty/Originality of this study: Based on the research conducted, by conducting this research it is known that the realization of Islamic Religious Education learning through multimedia at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 3 Indragiri Hilir is categorized as good.
1. Reflections on Our Journeys through Critical Race Theory in Higher Education: A Three Generation Plática
Authors: Solórzano Daniel , Gaxiola Serrano Tanya J.
Published: July 2023

Abstract: This article tells the stories of our journeys through Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Higher Education, beginning in 1993 for Danny and in 2007 for Tanya. We first use Chicana/Latina Feminista plática methodology using the pivotal moments and interventions
involving people, places, and written and visual materials to share our coming to CRT. Next, using a variation of counterstorytelling methodology and a 1997 interview and 2019 Association for the Study of Higher Education talk, we bring our colleague Dolores Delgado Bernal into the plática.
Moving forward, we look to the future by highlighting promising directions in CRT in the last decade. Finally, the article concludes with a call for others to join us in sharing their own pivotal events, origin stories, and genealogies as they write themselves into CRT.
Telling the Story of a Sustainable Business Model in Arctic Luxury Food Tourism
Authors: Bertella Giovanna
Published: July 2023

Luxury gastronomy can be relevant to tourism in terms of sustainability. This study adopted the perspective of business models (BMs) as narratives to explore luxury gastronomy and sustainability in the case of a food project in Arctic Norway. This study focused on the story that drives,
communicates, and legitimizes the project???s BM and its sustainability. The main findings suggest that the specific BM can be viewed as a story revolving around two interrelated major themes: sustainability as an integrated part of quality and luxury as time for inspiration and self-care,
and as coherence (in experiential terms as well as in relation to sustainability commitment). The adoption of the perspective of BMs as narratives helped uncover the social dynamic dimension of the BM, which concerns the process through which businesses emerge from social interactions and,
in the investigated case, is essentially an expression of a collective effort to include an element of innovativeness within a context that is otherwise rather static.
PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT KOTA SOLOK MELALUI KOMUNIKASI PUBLIK: UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PARTISIPASI PEMILIH PADA PEMILU TAHUN 2024
Authors: Rahayu Zona Rida , Arifin Ismail
Published: July 2023

In carrying out its duties as the AdhoC Committee on duty, deliver information to the people of the city of Solok. The information conveyed is that the public has come to give their right to vote in the 2024 election. Since the public has various perceptions in responding to various issues, proper communication is needed so that the information is right on target. The methods used in this service are lectures, questions and answers, and discussions. Lectures are carried out in conveying public perception material through public communication. This activity was held on Tuesday 24 January 2023 at the Multipurpose Hall of the Rocy Hotel, Bukittinggi City. This activity was attended by 49 members of the Ad HoC Committee for election organizers at the KPU in Solok City, consisting of 10 members of the District Selection Committee and 39 members of the Voting Election Committee. The communication referred to here is the use of appropriate strategies in communicating. The results of this service explain to the Ad HoC Paitian about various strategies that can be used to communicate. These strategies are the 5S (smile, greet, be patient, polite, and simple), love languages, listen 100%, and like or dislike.
Approved antibacterial drugs in the last 10 years: from the bench to the clinic
Authors: García-Castro Miguel , Sarabia Francisco , Díaz-Morilla Amelia , López-Romero Juan Manuel
Published: July 2023

Bacterial infections constitute one of the major cases of primary medical incidences worldwide. Historically, the fight against bacterial infections in humans has been an ongoing battle, due to the ability of bacteria to adapt and to survive. Indeed, bacteria have developed various mechanisms of resistance against several therapeutic agents. Consequently, the scientific community is always interested in search of new therapeutic agents, which are able to efficiently kill resistant-bacterial strains. This article covers the most recent antibacterial molecules approved by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) from 2012 to 2022 and intends to focus on synthetic derivatives to give a pedagogical view, with the goal of highlighting the importance of organic synthesis to obtain greater efficacy. A focus will be made on studies describing the structure and activity of the organic molecules and their interactions with their respective biological targets.
A dextrorotatory residues-incorporated bioactive dodecapeptide against enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
Authors: Zeng Ping , Yang Xuemei , Wong Kwok-Yin , Chen Sheng , Chan Kin-Fai , Leung Sharon Shui Yee , Yi Lanhua
Published: July 2023

Aim: This study aims to report an engineered peptide zp39 with favorable bioactivity against enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (E. coli, EHEC). Its antibacterial mechanisms and application in a real food system are assessed.
Methods: Spatial conformation of synthetic peptide zp39 (GIIAGIIiKIKk-NH2, lowercase letters indicate dextrorotatory amino acids) was predicted by PEPstrMOD and its secondary structure was further determined by circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy. Then, standard E. coli O157:H7 strain ATCC 43888 was used to evaluate the bioactivity of zp39. A double dilution method was applied to investigate its efficacy in normal broth medium, serum, and highly saline conditions. Its effects on cell membrane permeability and potential were measured by fluorescent assays. Thereafter, morphological changes of E. coli O157:H7 cells were monitored by electron microscopy technologies. Finally, the potential application of zp39 in controlling EHEC in food was tested with spinach juice and the Galleria mellonella larvae model was employed to assess the in vivo efficacy.
Results: Peptide zp39 presented an amphiphilic helical structure. It effectively inhibited the growth of E. coli O157:H7 at a concentration of 4 μmol/L in a bactericidal mode. Mechanistic studies revealed that it affected membrane permeability and potential in a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, zp39 maintained satisfactory bioactivity against E. coli O157:H7 even in the presence of 70% serum or 1,000 μmol/L chloride salts. In spinach juice application, > 90% E. coli O157:H7 cells were killed within 2 h after exposure to 64 μmol/L zp39. In vivo study proved that treatment with 64 μmol/L zp39 could effectively boost the survival ratio of infected larvae by 50%.
Conclusions: This study depicts a synthetic dodecapeptide that shows the potential application in controlling EHEC. This molecule may be developed into a highly effective antimicrobial agent applied to prevent food contamination and associated infections.
An introductory review of post-resection chemotherapeutics for primary brain tumors
Authors: McGovern Meaghan , Scanlon Michaela , Stanton Amanda , Lucke-Wold Brandon
Published: July 2023

The treatment of central nervous system (CNS) tumors is complicated by high rates of recurrence and treatment resistance that contribute to high morbidity and mortality (Nat Rev Neurol. 2022;18:221–36. doi: 10.1038/s41582-022-00621-0). One of the challenges of treating these tumors is the limited permeability of the blood brain barrier (BBB). Early pharmacologic treatments worked to overcome the BBB by targeting vulnerabilities in the tumor cell replication process directly through alkylating agents like temozolomide. However, as advancements have been made options have expanded to include immunologic targets through the use of monoclonal antibodies. In the future, treatment will likely continue to focus on the use of immunotherapies, as well as emerging technology like the use of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU). Ultimately, this paper serves as an introductory overview of current therapeutic options for post-resection primary brain tumors, as well as a look towards future work and emerging treatment options.
Evaluation of the acute toxicity and antidiabetic activity of Coutoubea spicata “nicolau” ethanolic extract and ethyl acetate fraction
Authors:   Federal University of Sergipe, dos Santos Jymmys Lopes , Silva Ana Mara de Oliveira e ,   Federal University of Sergipe, Souza Lucio Marques Vieira ,   Federal University of Sergipe, Pereira Raquel Oliveira ,   Federal University of Sergipe, Lima Clesio Andrade ,   Federal University of Sergipe, Abreu Lucas Silva ,   Federal University of Paraiba, Montalvao Monalisa Martins ,   Federal University of Sergipe, Correa Cristiane Bani ,   Federal University of Sergipe, Rabelo Thallita Kelly ,   Federal University of Sergipe, Duarte Marcelo Cavalcante ,   Federal University of Sergipe, Aidar Felipe Jose ,   Federal University of Mato Grosso, Tavares Josean Fechine ,   Federal University of Paraiba, Estevam Charles dos Santos ,   Federal University of Sergipe, Marcal Anderson Carlos ,   Federal University of Sergipe
Published: July 2023

In order to understand antidiabetic potential and toxicity, this study aimed to evaluate the acute toxicity and antidiabetic activity of ethanolic extract and ethyl acetate fraction obtained from Coutoubea spicata “nicolau” shoots. Chemical constituents and acute toxicity were investigated. In alloxan-induced diabetic rats, extract and fraction were tested at dose of 100 mg/kg, p.o. Body weight gain, glucose, lipid profile and oxidative stress markers in serum and tissues were determined. In vitroantioxidant activity was performed. Swertiamarin, gentiopicrin, deoxyloganic acid, clovin and robinin, and their p-coumaric ester were identified. Extract and fraction were classified as safe (category 5). In diabetic rats, Coutoubea spicata reduced glycaemia, which was accompanied by body weight recovery gain and attenuation in oxidative stress markers. Fraction showed scavenging activity against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), and 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) radical (ABTS) radicals and reducing power higher than that of the extract. Extract and fraction of Coutoubea spicata didn’t present significant toxicity and it can be investigated as a therapeutic alternative in diabetes.
Chemical composition and selective BuChE activity of the essential oil of Piper arboreum Aubl. from Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja, Espinosa Espinoza Lisseth Carolina , Salinas Rivera Melissa ,   Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja, Bec Nicole ,   Université de Montpellier, Ramirez Robles Jorge ,   Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja, Larroque Christian ,   Université de Montpellier, Armijos Chabaco ,   Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study was to identify the chemical composition of the Piper arboreumAubl. essential oil (EO), and to evaluate its inhibitory activity in vitroagainst the enzymes butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE). The EO was obtained by steam distillation of the leaves, which were collected in Pindal canton of the Loja province in southern Ecuador. The chemical composition was analyzed using the gas chromatography technique coupled to a mass spectrometry detector (GC-MS) and gas chromatography coupled to a flame ionization detector (GC-FID). A total of 41 compounds were identified, the major components found in the oil were limonene (31,46%), β-selinene (12,01%), (E)-caryophyllene (7,53%), bicyclogermacrene (6,72%), germacrene D (3,83%) and β-elemene (3,63%). In in vitro analyzes, the EO showed high selective inhibition for BuChE with an IC50inhibition value of 29,3±3,3 μg/mL. By contrast, the EO was not active against the AChE enzyme (IC50was 100,1±15,2 μg/mL).
Alpha-Theta Correlations during the Different States of the Brain for a Designed Cognitive Task
Authors: Yadav Hitesh , Maini Surita
Published: July 2023

Brain oscillations vary due to neurological activities that play an important role in designing a cognitive task. In the proposed study, 27 subjects experimented with different cognitive activities (rest, meditation, and arithmetic) and their alpha and theta bands of frequencies were analyzed. BIOPAC-MP-160 has performed the data acquisition and further processing of the acquired dataset was implemented in EEGLAB. The results illustrated that the cross-frequency correlation (alpha: theta: 1:2) between alpha and theta waves has been enhanced during effortful cognition (arithmetic state). The alpha-theta cross-frequencies were observed to be maximum in the arithmetic state, while it remains low in both the resting and meditation states. Maximum episodes of the cross-frequency correlations occurred when the alpha band of frequencies lies between 9-12 Hz. The study also reveals that maximum alpha-theta cross-frequency (40.74%) was found at the electrode positions Af3 and Af4. The comparisons based on event-related potentials (ERPs) and power spectral densities (PSDs) have shown that the meditation state is more sluggish than the arithmetic and rest states.
Analisis Relevansi Prinsip Penyusunan Silabus Pelatihan Pra Seleksi Pemagangan Jepang Dalam Meningkatkan Kesiapan Kerja Peserta Didik Di LPK Zai Japan Serang
Authors: Salamah Emah , Darmawan Dadan , Siregar Herlina
Published: July 2023

Silabus bukan hanya sekedar dokumen namun di dalamnya terdapat berbagai komponen-komponen penting yang memerlukan berbagai pertimbangan agar mampu meningkatkan berbagai hal yang ingin ditingkatkan khususnya meningkatka kesiapan kerja. Pada lingkup karya ilmiah penulis memanfaatkan jenis analisis deskriptif dan pendekatan kualitatif. Informasi data dikumpulkan dengan tahapan studi lapangan, interview dan dokumentasi. Studi lapangan yaitu penulis datang langsung ketempat pelatihan yaitu LPK Zai Japan dan melakukan pengamatan mengenai faktor yang berkaitan dengan penulisan karya ilmiah. Teknik wawancara atau interview yaitu penulis melakukan wawancara bersama informan untuk menggalih informasi yang mendukung tulisan. Teknik dokumentasi yaitu penulis melakukan pengamatan terhadap dokumen-dokumen yang mensupport tulisan salah satunya dokumentasi silabus LPK Zai Japan. Hasil tulisan ini menunjukan bahwa silabus pelatihan pra seleksi pemagangan Jepang di LPK Zai Japan dapat meningkatkan kesiapan kerja peserta didik hal ini dapat ditunjukan dengan peningkatan kesiapan kerja yang dimiliki peserta didik setelah mengikuti pelatihan di LPK Zai Japan. Diantaranya yaitu peserta didik mengalami peningkatan pada ranah motivasi, kesungguhan dan keseriusan dalam memasuki dunia kerja, keterampilan yang cukup dan atribut kedisiplinan. Dengan demikian karya ilmiah ini diharapkan dapat menjadi referensi positif bagi ranah pelatihan terutam bagi instruktur dalam menyusun silabus pelatihan agar silabus yang disusun dapat meningkatkan kesiapan kerja peserta didik.
Penerapan Prinsip-Prinsip Pengelolaan Badan Usaha Milik Desa Dalam Meningkatkan Ekonomi Masyarakat Desa Mootinelo
Authors: Al Hamid Saleh , Hulinggi Santi Rosman
Published: July 2023

Pengelolaan Badan Usaha Milik Desa sebagai lembaga perekonomian masyarakat desa seharusnya dilaksanakan dengan prinsip pengelolaan yang baik, tetapi pada kenyataannya pengelolaan badan usaha milik desa dalam meningkatkan ekonomi masyarakat desa Mootinelo Kecamatan Kwandang Kabupaten Gorontalo Utara belum secara optimal didasarkan pada prinsip-prinsip pengelolaan Badan Usaha Milik Desa yaitu kooperatif, partisipatif, emansipatif, transparansi, akuntabel, dan sunstainable. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan prinsip-prinsip pengelolaan Badan Usaha Milik Desa di Desa Mootinelo Kecamatan Kwandang Kabupaten Gorontalo Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif. Data dianalisis melalui teknik wawancara, dokumentasi dan observasi langsung ke lapangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prinsip-prinsip pengelolaan Badan Usaha Milik Desa di Desa Mootinelo Kecamatan Kwandang Kabupaten Gorontalo Utara, telah dilaksanakan dengan baik oleh pengurus Badan Usaha Milik Desa, dengan menerapkan prinsip kooperatif, partisipatif, emansipatif transparansi dan sustainabel.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Cooperative Learning Dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Pada Mata Kuliah Matematika Ekonomi
Authors: Manullang Ketrin Rinayanti
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan model pembelajaran Cooperative Learning dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar  mahasiswa pada mata kuliah Matematika Ekonomi. Jenis  penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa jurusan Pendidikan Matematika FKIP Unsulbar Semester VI. Sampel dalam penelitian adalah mahasiswa jurusan Pendidikan Matematika FKIP Unsulbar Semester VI Kelas B yang berjumlah 30 orang. Data hasil belajar  mahasiswa pada matakuliah matematika ekonomi dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada siklus 1 diperoleh nilai rata-rata hasil belajar mahasiswa sebesar 55,40 dan pada siklus 2 diperoleh nilai rata-rata hasil belajar mahasiswa sebesar 75,67. Berdasarkan data tersebut dapat diketahui terjadi peningkatan nilai hasil belajar mahasiswa sebesar 20,27 dan juga peningkatan presentase ketuntasan, yakni dari 10%  menjadi 73,33%.
General Effective Aktionsart in the Modern Ossetian Language (Compared with Russian)
Authors:   Institute of History and Archeology of the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania, Levitskaya Alina A.
Published: July 2023

In the functional-semantic field of aspectuality in the modern Ossetian language, one of its most actionally expressive components is effective Aktionsarten: general effective and special effective. This paper studied verbs with the fæ- prefix, which marks, along with special effective Aktionsarten, verbs of general effective Aktionsarten. The most productive in the formation of the latter in the Ossetian language, just like in Russian, are telic verbs of certain lexico-semantic groups that form variants of the general effective Aktionsart. Verbs with the fæ- prefix have a richer palette of actional shades than verbs with other prefixes, deriving effective Aktionsarten from both telic and atelic verbs. In addition, prefixed forms with fæ- act as functional translation equivalents of Russian verbs containing the idea of effectiveness in certain aspectual and aspectual-temporal forms, namely: in the perfective subtype of the generalized-actual type of use of the imperfective aspect; in the total subtype of the concrete-actual type of use of the perfective aspect; in the present tense in the meaning of irrelevant abstract tense, in the descriptive and commenting subtypes, as well as in the meaning of habituality/usuality. A comparison of all types of use of Ossetian verbs with the fæ- prefix with their Russian translations and functional translation equivalents reveals a similar perception of the same facts of objective reality by speakers of the two languages. In addition, it allows us to establish differences in describing the progression and distribution of an effective action in time and, thereby, fill in some gaps in the comparative Ossetian-Russian aspectology.
Crossing Functional-Syntactical Homonymy: Its Essence, Role and Place in the Language System
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Shirshikova Anna A.
Published: July 2023

The article describes crossing functional-syntactical homonymy of prepositions, which is a subtype of grammatical homonymy. Only non-derived simple prepositions are analysed here, since prepositions constituting this subclass are the most promising in relation to homonymy according to a number of characteristics. Prepositions are studied in terms of their functioning in three syntactical structures as types of context: syntaxeme (nearest context), word combination (middle context) and utterance (broad context). The study is based on a synthesis of ideas of structuralism, functionalism and cognitivism. The source of practical material is the Russian National Corpus. The paper emphasizes the hierarchical nature of the cognitive semantics of prepositions, which includes up to 4–5 levels. The study found that crossing homonymy is deep in nature; therefore, in order to identify and describe it, one needs to analyse the lowest layers of semantic hierarchy. Since homonymy does not manifest itself (neutralizes) at the upper level or levels, it can be described as non-absolute (incomplete). It is noted that crossing homonymy is closely related to polysemy. The author considers it more appropriate to proceed not from the idea of strict differentiation of these two categories, but from the idea of their correlation, comparison by a number of criteria, of which the functional-syntactical criterion is the most significant: the difference in semantico-syntactical functions performed by prepositions indicates homonymy. Further, it is revealed that adverbial relations make the biggest contribution to homonymy, followed by objective and attributive relations. Prepositional homonymy is found in both different-case and same-case syntaxemes; in different-case syntaxemes it normally lies deeper in the semantic hierarchy. The study allows us to draw a general conclusion about the importance of crossing homonymy in terms of linguistic economy, which is especially relevant nowadays, considering the constantly growing volumes of data transmitted.
O prédio do Real Gabinete como um lugar de memória: cenário de eventos significativos Brasil-Portugal (1920-1950)
Authors: Cunha da Motta Telles Angela Maria , Soares Lopes Raquel
Published: July 2023

O artigo foi desenvolvido com base no projeto de pesquisa de organização da Coleção de Fotografias do Real Gabinete Português de Leitura. De um universo de cerca de duas mil e seiscentas imagens, que cobrem cem anos (1920-2020), selecionou-se para este artigo fotos entre 1920 e 1950, perío­do em que o Rio de Janeiro era capital do Brasil, concentrando número expressivo de imigrantes portugueses, e o Real Gabinete era cenário de eventos significativos da Luso-brasilidade. As imagens selecionadas mos­tram que o Real Gabinete cumpria a finalidade de marco arquitetônico da história de Portugal na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, de celebração de uma narrativa histórica de união Brasil-Portugal.
Há 100 anos Orpheu canta para Cleonice
Authors: Ruas Luci
Published: July 2023

Diiscurso de abertura do IV Congresso Internacional da Cátedra Jorge de Sena - homenagem à professora Cleonice Berardinelli.
KINETIC EQUATIONS FOR RADICAL-CHAIN OXIDATION INVOLVING PROCESS-INHIBITING ALKYL (OR HYDRO)TETRAOXYL FREE RADICAL
Authors:   Chemistry Faculty, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Vorobievy Gory, Moscow 119991, Russia, Silaev Michael M.
Published: July 2023

The derivation of kinetic equations for the oxidation processes by the free-radical nonbranched-chain mechanism is shown. This derivation is based on the proposed reaction scheme for the initiated addition of free radicals to the multiple bond of the molecular oxygen includes the addition reaction of the peroxyl free radical to the oxygen molecule to form the tetraoxyl free radical. This reaction competes with chain propagation reactions through a reactive free radical. The chain evolution stage in this scheme involves a few of free radicals, one of which – alkyl(or hydro)tetraoxyl – is relatively low-reactive and inhibits the chain process by shortening of the kinetic chain length. The rate equations (containing one to three parameters to be determined directly) are deduced using the quasi-steady-state treatment. These kinetic equations were used to describe the γ-induced nonbranched-chain processes of free-radical oxidation of liquid o-xylene at 373 K and hydrogen dissolved in water containing various amounts of oxygen at 296 K. The ratios of rate constants of competing reactions and rate constants of addition reactions to the molecular oxygen are defined. In these processes the oxygen with the increase of its concentration begins to act as an oxidation autoinhibitor (or an antioxidant), and the rate of peroxide formation as a function of the dissolved oxygen concentration has a maximum. It is shown that a maximum in these curves arises from the competition between hydrocarbon (or hydrogen) molecules and dioxygen for reacting with the emerging peroxyl 1:1 adduct radical. From the energetic standpoint possible nonchain pathways of the free-radical oxidation of hydrogen and the routes of ozone decay via the reaction with the hydroxyl free radical in the upper atmosphere (including the addition yielding the hydrotetraoxyl free radical, which can be an intermediate in the sequence of conversions of biologically hazardous UV radiation energy) were examined. The energetics of the key radical-molecule gas-phase reactions is considered.
Estrategia Formativa Matemática basada en el Modelo de Formación Lógico Contextual Integral para el Aprendizaje
Authors: Valladolid Benavides Anita Maribel
Published: July 2023

Estrategia Formativa Matemática basada en el Modelo de Formación Lógico Contextual Integral para el Aprendizaje
KAJIAN YURIDIS PERAN HUKUM DAN KEBIJAKAN PERSAINGAN USAHA DALAM OPTIMALISASI POTENSI UMKM GUNA MEWUJUDKAN EKONOMI YANG SEIMBANG DAN BERKEADILAN
Authors: Yuniarti Rahmi , Cheny Berlian
Published: July 2023

The role of business competition is very important in the context of market balance in order to make a perfect market, in this case run by the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU). In relation to business competition laws and policies, KPPU has the task of supervising the implementation of MSME partnerships. The problem that the author will examine is the role of competition law and policy in optimizing the potential of SMEs in order to create a balanced and just economy. The approach method that will be used is normative juridical which is focused on conducting a juridical analysis related to business competition law and MSMEs. The research results obtained are the role of law and business competition policy towards optimizing MSMEs in accordance with the objectives of the establishment of Law 5 of 1999, one of which is, creating a conducive business climate through regulation of fair business competition so as to ensure certainty of equal business opportunities for large business actors., medium business actors, and small business actors and so on, to create effectiveness and efficiency in business activities.
Еволюційні псевдодиференціальні рівняння з гладкими символами у просторах типу

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Authors: Horodets’kyi V. , Petryshyn R. , Martynyuk O.
Published: July 2023

УДК 517.98
Досліджується еволюційне рівняння з оператором

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де

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- гладка функція, яка задовольняє певні умови. Таке рівняння, як частковий випадок, містить рівняння з частинними похідними параболічного типу скінченного та нескінченного порядків, рівняння з деякими операторами дробового диференціювання. Встановлено, що звуження оператора

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на певні простори типу

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збігається з псевдодиференціальним оператором, побудованим за функцією

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як за символом. Доведено коректну розв'язність нелокальної багатоточкової за часом задачі для такого рівняння з початковою функцією, яка є елементом простору узагальнених функцій типу ультрарозподілів. Досліджено властивості фундаментального розв'язку такої задачі.
ROSIGLITAZONE, A REPURPOSED DRUG AS ANTICANCER AGENT: A REVIEW
Authors: Patel Binita , Gelat Brijesh , SR Kaid Johar
Published: July 2023

Different medicinal products can be used to treat various disorders. Finding promising compounds for both established and new illnesses is the goal of drug development. Finding new therapeutic uses for already-approved, withdrawn-from-use, abandoned, and experimental medications is the process of "drug repurposing." Recently, the medication rosiglitazone (ROSI) was used as an anticancer agent. The status and its application as an anticancer agent are described in the current review. In this review, we outlined the function of ROSI as an anticancer agent and covered a variety of ROSI-related topics, including its molecular mechanism of action, anti-angiogenesis properties, function in oxidative stress and inflammation, function in apoptosis and cell cycle, function in cell migration and invasion, and the use of ROSI in combination therapy with other drug agents.
Numerical Study of Shear and Extensional Inelastic Contraction Flows
Authors: Alaa Sharhan  , Alaa H. Al-Muslimawi
Published: July 2023

This study investigates the numerical solution of viscous sharp contraction flow using a time-step Taylor-Galerkin-pressure correction finite element method (T-G/P-C). Such a complex problfem displays a start-up, 4:1contraction creeping flow, shear viscosity and extensional viscosity responses. Here, inelastic shear-extensional viscosity model is proposed with a single power-index response and identical in shear and extension, namely Fit-I. In this context, extension rate and shear rate are defined by depending on the second and third invariants of the rate of deformation tensor. Employing (T-G/P-C) method by combining with extensional and shear viscosity representation to treat such problem gives novel scenario. The interesting of this study lies in determining the efficient effect of relevant parameters of inelastic shear-extensional viscosity model on the solutions components, and rate of convergence issues. Attention also is paid to the impact of these parameters on the rate of convergence issues
Large-Eddy Simulation of a Flow Generated by a Piston-driven Synthetic Jet Actuator
Authors: Pham Duy Tung  , Tomoaki Watanabe  , Koji Nagata
Published: July 2023

We study the characteristics of a compressible flow generated by a piston-driven synthetic jet actuator by employing large-eddy simulation with OpenFOAM. The actuator consists of a piston and a cylinder with a square orifice on top and produces a compressible synthetic jet with the piston movement. Comparison with experimental data demonstrates that the numerical model constructed with OpenFOAM is useful to examine the performance of the actuator. As the piston frequency increases, the maximum pressure inside the cylinder increases while the minimum pressure decreases. The fluid temperature inside the cylinder also varies similarly to the pressure. The maximum jet Mach number is well represented as a function of the maximum pressure. The phase-averaged velocity field of the synthetic jet confirms that the blowing and suction phases do not perfectly match with the piston movement. The root-mean-square velocity defined with the phase average also shows that a high turbulence level is observed in the region where the flow is decelerated at the furthest location of the jet in the blowing phase
The prevalence of High-risk Behaviors and the Associated Infections among MSM in Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Amoo Olubunmi Elizabeth , Olaiya Abiodun Paul , Sanni Felix , Samuels Jay Osi , Okonkwo Prosper
Published: July 2023

Objective: High-risk behaviors among MSM have continually made this group susceptible to HIV and other STIs. Therefore, the study seeks to assess the prevalence of high-risk behaviors among MSM in Nigeria.
Methodology: This quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey examined the high-risk behaviors among MSM. The study was conducted in the state's three local government areas using a multistage cluster sampling technique. Data collection was done using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, and analysis was performed with IBM-SPSS version 25.0.
Result: A significant number, 91.2% (114) of MSM in Benue State, had anal sex but mostly without protection, 75.2% (94). However, 108 (94.7%) used lubricants during anal sex, particularly those with multiple sexual partners (79, 63.2%). Also, 66 (52.8%) used/inject drugs. Sexual health was also challenging as 110 (88.0%) had been diagnosed with STIs. Most participants with STIs (118, 94.3%) said their sexual partner infected them. A substantial proportion, 16 (76.2%) of MSM aged 18-20 years, were using or injecting drugs, likewise those aged 21-25 years (14, 63.6%) (p<0.05). Furthermore, 22 (75.9%) of the unemployed and 17 (58.6%) employed were using or injecting drugs. About 60% (42) of homosexuals use or inject drugs.
Conclusion: The findings in this study revealed that condomless intercourse, drug injection, multiple sexual partners, and poor lubricant use are significant determinants of high-risk behaviors among MSM. The study also showed that MSM is exposed to HIV and other STIs due to these behaviors, making them even more susceptible given the sex they primarily practice.
Immunization coverage among children aged 0-23 months at a tertiary hospital, Southwestern, Nigeria: a retrospective study
Authors: Temitayo-Oboh Abiola , Adegbola Adebukola , Dedeke Iyabode , Adeniyi Makinde , Soyannwo Tolulope , Ajewole Gbemiga , Sanni Salimat
Published: July 2023

Objective: This study aimed at assessing the immunization coverage and dropout rates of children aged 0-23 months at a tertiary hospital in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria.
Methods: This retrospective descriptive study reviewed the routine immunization data of children immunized at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, between January and December 2021. A proforma created on Microsoft Excel 2015 was used to extract data from the NHMIS register. Also, analysis was done using Microsoft Excel 2015 to generate the frequencies and proportion graphs.
Results: The mean coverage rate of administered antigens was 58.9%; BCG had the highest coverage (74.9%), MCV 2 had the least (39.0%), and persistently low coverage with a nadir in January (16.7%) while coverage for the other antigens ranged from 57.6% to 61.5%. The BCG coverage was consistently high except for June, September, and October but peaked in May (133.3%) when the Pentavalent 1 vaccine had the highest coverage. Other vaccines had less than 80.0% coverage except in July, where Yellow fever and MCV 1 had coverage of 82.0%. Overall, there was a sharp drop in the dropout rate from January (78.0%) to March (27.0%); the least was Penta 1 to Penta 3 (6.3%), then BCG to MCV 1 (19.8%) while the highest was MCV 1 to MCV 2 (35.0%).
Conclusion: The vaccine coverage rate was suboptimal, with an unacceptably high dropout rate, especially for vaccines with longer intervals. Measures to improve vaccine coverage and reduce dropout rates, such as daily immunization and reminders to caregivers, are necessary.
Knowledge, Attitude and Uptake of Vaccination among Under-Five Children in a Semi-urban Community in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Adeniyi Ireoluwa Oluwatomisona , Adeniran Moyosoreoluwa Aderayo , Adegbamigbe Adedamola Benjamin , Adebanjo Temitope Isaac , Adeyemi Francess Oluwaferanmi , Adimula Queenette Tosanwumi , Afolabi Anne Adunola , Adediran Fahidah Damilola , Abiwo Oluwatumininu Grace , Adeniyi Olorunfemi Charles , Ipinnimo Tope Michael , Adeosun Mojoyinola Oyindamola , Kunle-Olowu Adekunle O.
Published: July 2023

Objective: Nigeria at large has a high burden of infant mortality and under-five deaths. Some of these deaths are caused by vaccine-preventable diseases. This research aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers on childhood vaccination and also determine the uptake of vaccination among their under-five children.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 440 women of reproductive age who had under-five children living in Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State. They were selected via a multi-stage sampling technique and data was obtained with the aid of a pre-tested interviewer-administered, structured questionnaire. The child's vaccination card was also assessed. Data were analyzed using the computer software IBM SPSS version 21.0.
Results: Almost all (432, 98.2%) of the respondents were aware of childhood vaccination. A little over half (238, 54.0%) were knowledgeable that vaccinations should begin from the first day of life, however, most were informed that vaccines prevent infectious diseases (426, 96.8%) and reduce the rate of death and disabilities (421, 95.7%). A large number (431, 98.0%) thought that distance, timing of the clinic, travel and waiting time, as well as cost, should not prevent the vaccination of a child. The majority (409, 93.0%) of the children were adequately vaccinated for age, however, only one-third (132, 30.0%) of the respondents had their vaccination cards available for sighting.
Conclusion: Most of the mothers were knowledgeable and had a positive attitude towards vaccination with a high vaccination uptake, however, the card retention rate was very low.
Knowledge, Perception and Prevention Practices of Hepatitis B virus infection among Health Workers in a Tertiary Health Institution, Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Alabi Adekunle Durojaiye , Mautin Gbenayon James , Ekundayo Adeola Adebayo
Published: July 2023

Objective: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major global health concern, with over 2 billion people infected and an estimated 391 million individuals chronically infected. Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of HBV infection; with an estimated 11% prevalence despite the availability of a highly effective vaccine since 1982 and advances in diagnostics. The disease continues to be a significant health problem globally, particularly in Nigeria where health workers are at high risk of infection. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, perception and practice of HBV infection prevention among health workers at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, a tertiary health facility in Southwest Nigeria.
Methods This research was a descriptive cross-sectional study which was conducted among 348 health workers selected through a stratified random sampling method. Data were elicited using a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire and analysed using IBM SPSS version 20. Relevant descriptive statistics were calculated and the result presented in tables.
Results: The mean age of the respondents was 32.41±0.32 years. The majority had good knowledge (64.7%), positive perception about their risk (89.5%) and good practice (72.1%) of HBV prevention. 52.1% had never taken HBV vaccine and 10.5% did not plan to get screened for HBV.
Conclusion: There is a need for improved awareness and sensitization on the prevention of HBV infection especially immunization among health workers. Also, adherence to infection control measures should be given more priority among the health workers.
An exploration into the impact of citizen journalism on traditional journalism in Lesotho
Authors: Mncina Tsepiso Claurina , Letsie Hlompho , Nkhi Sekoai Elliot
Published: July 2023

In recent years, technological advancement in communication has given citizens opportunities to be recipients and purveyors of news. Social networking sites propagate citizen journalism, wherein ordinary citizens without professional training gather and disseminate information. This has presented a number of challenges due to limited quality control standards for determining what constitutes news. The study thus sought to establish the depth and breadth of the impact of citizen journalism on traditional journalism in Lesotho. The study used the qualitative methodology embedded in a case study design. The in-depth face-to-face interviews with (n=10) journalists were conducted to get insight into the impact citizen journalism has on traditional media. The respondents were selected using a purposive sampling technique. In this case, respondents were selected based on their availability and knowledge of the subject at hand. The findings were analysed using thematic analysis to interpret the findings. The results revealed that citizen journalism had posed an imminent threat to traditional journalism as it plays a complementary role. It was also discovered that the fast passed nature of citizen journalists compromises the quality of the content. The study also revealed that mainstream media professionals face fierce competition from citizen journalism, resulting in poor-quality stories. Therefore, the study recommends that mainstream media should have platforms where citizen journalists can submit content that can be vetted for quality control and ethical considerations.
A Study on Prospective Green Chemistry Alternatives for Organic Synthesis in Order to Promote Sustainable Development
Authors: Mathur Ankita , Kumar Ankesh , Sunaina
Published: July 2023

This paper outlines the green initiatives aimed at promoting awareness of green chemistry as a viable substitute for conventional methods of organic synthesis. It offers novel insights, tools, and concepts for designing organic synthesis processes that are conducive to preserving environmental and public health, while promoting economic growth. Green chemistry alternatives are vital components in forestalling the risks posed by the hazardous environmental outcomes resulting from traditional synthesis that employ varying chemicals and solvents. This approach is pivotal in our mission to safeguard the planet from the adverse ecological effects of chemical-based processes.