bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O brincar heurístico e suas contribuições na educação infantil
Authors: Valle Márcia Perini , Do Rosário dos Santos Crislaine , Cassiano Andrade Ingrid
Published: January 2025

Este estudo teve, como objetivo, investigar a contribuição do Brincar Heurístico como abordagem de trabalho com crianças de 1 e 2 anos em uma escola de Educação Infantil da rede municipal de ensino de Linhares-ES. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de entrevista feita com a equipe gestora e professores das turmas de 1 e 2 anos da escola e observação das sessões do Brincar Heurístico nas respectivas turmas do turno vespertino. Assim, o artigo apresenta reflexões do que é o Brincar Heurístico e como é sua realização na prática de ensino. Nesse contexto, foram apontadas as contribuições e desafios dos profissionais acerca da implementação desta abordagem de trabalho. Destacaram-se as contribuições em relação ao desenvolvimento de habilidades, noções de dentro e fora, socialização entre as crianças e coordenação motora, o que proporcionou o desenvolvimento da criatividade por meio da manipulação dos materiais. Em relação aos principais desafios encontrados, ressalta-se a resistência por parte dos professores antes de conhecerem, na prática, a abordagem e a arrecadação dos materiais necessários.
As formações dos professores que atuam nas classes multisseriadas do campo da sede do Município de Nova Viçosa/BA
Authors: Santos da Silva Iago , Franklin Noel dos Santos
Published: January 2025

A Educação do Campo busca garantir a formação integral dos alunos rurais, proporcionando-lhes uma educação que considera aspectos sociais, culturais e econômicos. Entre as propostas, encontram-se as escolas multisseriadas, que abrigam alunos de diferentes séries, faixas etárias e níveis de aprendizagem. Essas escolas estão constantemente sob a ótica estereotipada de que a multisseriação é um impedimento para uma educação de qualidade, até mesmo entre os docentes que nelas atuam. Para mudar essa visão de paradigma seriado, é preciso que os docentes considerem a heterogeneidade presente nessas classes. É nesse sentido que a formação docente, tanto inicial quanto continuada, deve ser uma aliada, pois precisa ser ampliada, contribuindo para transformar a prática de ensino e mudar essa realidade presente no campo. Assim, este artigo tem como objetivo verificar e discutir a formação dos professores que atuam nas escolas multisseriadas do campo na sede do município de Nova Viçosa/BA. O texto traz reflexões referentes às formações de professores que lecionam em escolas do campo com esse formato de organização de ensino. No arcabouço da pesquisa qualitativa, a coleta de dados se deu a partir de questionário e entrevistas com quatro professoras, um diretor e uma coordenadora que trabalham nessas escolas na sede do município de Nova Viçosa/BA. Os dados foram submetidos à Hermenêutica para interpretar as falas dos participantes e, assim, discutir com pesquisadores da área. Foi verificado que as professoras que atuam nessas escolas não tiveram formação inicial específica para a docência em multisséries, e os únicos cursos que realizaram seguem a lógica do paradigma urbanocêntrico. Os resultados mostram que é preciso que a secretaria de educação responsável pelas escolas onde os participantes da pesquisa lecionam reveja as formações continuadas, para superar as lacunas da formação inicial e para que, de fato, os professores levem em consideração a heterogeneidade presente nessas turmas.
Audiação e Consciência Fonológica
Authors: Valle Márcia Perini , Fraga dos Santos Grazielly , Firme Scaldaferro Vinicius , Machado da Silva Antônio César
Published: January 2025

Este estudo trata sobre a Audiação e sua relação com a Consciência Fonológica como uma possibilidade de auxiliar o professor no processo de ensino-aprendizagem. O objetivo principal é investigar de que maneira a Audiação pode (ou não) beneficiar a Consciência Fonológica no processo de alfabetização dos estudantes. Para isso, realizou-se uma pesquisa-ação com:  formação de profissionais da educação, questionário on-line e projeto de intervenção aplicado em uma turma de estudantes com 4 anos de idade, em uma escola de Educação Infantil da rede municipal de ensino de Linhares/ES. A análise dos dados foi realizada de forma qualitativa, à luz dos estudos teóricos. Dentre os resultados, destacam-se o pouco conhecimento que os profissionais da Educação Infantil têm em relação à Consciência Fonológica e à importância da música durante o processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Destaca-se também o benefício para a cognição e a coordenação motora. Então, conclui-se que audiar é benéfico ao processo da Consciência Fonológica, pois o processo de pensar os sons ocorre perfeitamente dentro dos exercícios fonológicos.
Os impactos da falta de transporte escolar no processo de aprendizagem de crianças da creche no interior de Linhares/ES
Authors: Valle Márcia Perini , Gonçalves da Silva Indila , Machado da Silva Antônio César
Published: January 2025

Este estudo objetiva analisar as principais consequências e os impactos que a falta de acesso ao CEIM causam em crianças de uma escola da educação infantil no interior de Linhares/ES. A metodologia adotada privilegiou uma revisão bibliográfica e uma pesquisa de campo que foi realizada por meio de entrevistas com as professoras das turmas de 4 anos e as pedagogas dos turnos matutino e vespertino. Dessa forma, foi constatado que os estudantes que ingressam na Educação Infantil somente aos 4 anos de idade apresentam dificuldades em relação aos estudantes que frequentaram a creche nos anos anteriores no que se refere à adaptação, interação social e às aprendizagens essenciais estabelecidas nos documentos oficiais para a faixa etária.
SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİK BAĞLAMINDA SIFIR ATIK MODA TASARIMI VE ÖRME GİYSİLER
Authors: Halaçeli Metlioğlu Havva , Yılmaz Gözene Hale
Published: January 2025

Son yıllarda iklim krizi ve sürdürülebilirlik tartışmaları, tekstil ve hazır giyim sektöründe atık azaltma ve sürdürülebilirlik için çözüm arayışlarını önemli hale getirmiştir. Bu bağlamda, birçok tasarımcı, mühendis ve marka, atık miktarını azaltmaya yönelik yöntemler geliştirmektedir. Sıfır atık moda tasarımı, giysi tasarımlarının öncelikle üretim süreçlerinde atık oluşumunu minimize etmeye odaklanan bir yaklaşımdır ve geleneksel yöntemlerle hazırlanan giysi üretim yöntemlerinde %15’lik oranlara ulaşan firenin önüne geçilmesi hedeflenir. Bu bağlamda giysi üretiminde, hem form (ürün) hem de teknik tasarımın aynı anda hâkim olduğu bir anlayış doğmuştur. Bu anlayışa, yapboz ve mozaik vb. kalıp tasarım teknikleri, kumaş manipülasyonu ve minimal kesim örnek verilebileceği gibi 3B modelleme ve dijital prototipleme gibi tasarım süreçlerini optimize eden teknolojiler örnek verilebilir. 21. yüzyılda giderek hakim olan moda tasarım anlayışında form ve teknik tasarımın birlikteliği açısından örme, hem kumaş hem de giysinin aynı anda üretilmesine imkan sağlamasıyla atık oluşumunu azaltmada önemli bir potansiyele sahiptir. Örme yöntemlerinden özellikle Seamless (dikişsiz) gibi atkılı örme yöntemleri, tasarımcılara estetik kaygılardan ödün vermeden sıfır atık moda tasarımları geliştirme fırsatı sunmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, atık oluşumunu engellemeye yönelik sıfır atık giysi tasarım yaklaşımlarını incelemek, atkılı örme tekniğinin sürdürülebilir moda tasarımlarında nasıl kullanılabileceğini ve tüketicinin türetici konumuna gelmesini analiz etmektir.
SISTEM MONITORING PROTEKSI ARUS LEBIH MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR PZEM-004T BERBASIS MIKROKONTROLER DAN INTERNET OF THINGS
Authors: Sumerta Yasa I Made
Published: January 2025

Abstract - In the current millennial era, electrical energy remains a fundamental need to sustain human activities. But on the other hand, electrical energy can also be dangerous if it is not equipped with a protection system in its application. The protection system is one of the systems in the electric power system that aims to anticipate as well as secure the possibility of disturbances occurring in the electric power system.This research is a design of an overcurrent protection monitoring system using a current transformer (PZEM-004T sensor) based on a microcontroller and the Internet of Things. This system consists of an Arduino AT-Mega 328 microcontroller, a PZEM-004T sensor, a relay module, a NodeMCU ESP8266 WiFi module, mySql as a database server and Google web browser software as an application to access monitoring websites for protection systems on the internet. The research method used is the quantitative research method and experimental metthod. Tests carried out by measuring the PZEM-004T sensor, testing system reliability and monitoring system performance on the website. Where are the results from testing the PZEM-004T sensor and the data displayed on the website has an error percentage of approximately 6.4%. In testing the protection system with 3 different current protection set point values, the average circuit breaking time was 171.6 milliseconds. Keywords: Overcurrent, PZEM-004T Sensor, Microcontroller, Internet of Things
ANALISIS TINGKAT KESADARAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PEMILAHAN SAMPAH RUMAH TANGGA DI LINGKUNGAN PERKOTAAN (STUDI KASUS DI DESA SUMERTA KELOD KECAMATAN DENPASAR TIMUR KOTA DENPASAR)
Authors: Alit Widnyana I Made , Azis Azizah , Harianti Ayuni
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi tingkat kesadaran masyarakat Desa Sumerta Kelod, Kecamatan Denpasar Timur, Kota Denpasar, terhadap pemilahan sampah rumah tangga serta menganalisis faktor-faktor penghambat yang memengaruhi partisipasi masyarakat dalam pemilahan sampah. Pendekatan kuantitatif digunakan dengan metode survei melalui kuesioner kepada 342 kepala keluarga sebagai sampel penelitian yang dipilih secara acak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kesadaran masyarakat berada pada kategori sedang hingga tinggi, dengan persentase masing-masing sebesar 44,12% dan 32,35%. Faktor penghambat utama yang ditemukan adalah kurangnya fasilitas pemilahan sampah (58,82%), keterbatasan waktu (23,53%), dan kurangnya edukasi terkait pengelolaan sampah (17,65%). Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa meskipun kesadaran masyarakat sudah cukup baik, masih diperlukan peningkatan infrastruktur pendukung dan kampanye edukasi yang lebih intensif untuk mendorong partisipasi aktif dalam pemilahan sampah. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi landasan bagi pengambil kebijakan dalam merancang strategi pengelolaan sampah yang lebih efektif dan berkelanjutan di wilayah perkotaan.
Китай на пути к устойчивой энергетике
Authors: Локтионов В.И. , Ся Шуан
Published: January 2025

Одной из глобальных задач, стоящих перед мировым сообществом, является переход к устойчивой энергетике. Китай, являясь одной из крупнейших экономик в мире с развитой энергетической отраслью, также встал на путь развития зеленой генерации, отвечающей принципам устойчивого развития. В то же время Китай продолжает активно развивать традиционные энергетические системы. В статье исследуются политические и экономические драйверы, определяющие текущую энергетическую политику Китая в области развития зеленой энергетики и объясняющие кажущуюся противоречивость китайской энергетической политики. Сделан вывод о том, что геополитические цели и экономические задачи, стоящие перед правительством Китая, будут и дальше влиять на формирование его энергетической политики, сохраняя и поддерживая текущий тренд параллельного развития традиционной и зеленой энергетики.
Causes of Nursing Turnover Intention in the Health Care Sector: A Narrative Review
Authors: Mamun Chowdhury Abdullah Al , Hasan Md. Kamrul , Kee Daisy Mui Hung
Published: January 2025

Nursing turnover is one of the critical issues that fuel the contemporary challenges in the healthcare sector. This study aims to look into the determinants of nursing turnover intention, its causes, and management implications reported in previous literature. A comprehensive review has been conducted to critically analysis the relevant literature published between 2015 and 2023 in Scopus, Web of Science, APAIS-Health, and Google Scholar databases. Keyword-searching techniques are performed through electro-search terms to find out the key determinants of nursing turnover intention. The summary of the reviewed literature highlights that job stress and workload, workplace incivility, bullying & violence, and career, pay & reward are the key factors leading to high nursing turnover in the healthcare sector. The findings suggest that positive initiatives towards providing education and training for new nurses, improving workplace conditions, maintaining scheduled workload, and creating opportunities for career growth could be the sound strategies that can enhance nurses’ working performance, ensure job satisfaction, and harness turnover reduction.
US Medical Schools’ 2024 Commencements and Antisemitism: Addressing Unprofessional Behavior
Authors:   Michael Reese Professor of Anesthesiology and Vice Head for Research and Faculty Affairs, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Roth Steven ,   Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Wald Hedy S. ,   Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Department of Family Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Antisemitism and antisemitic incidents have been increasing in United States medical institutions since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. Such incidents include anecdotal reports of antisemitic displays at medical school commencements. This study examined unprofessional behavior observed at the commencement ceremonies of the 25 US medical schools top-ranked for research excellence. This issue is significant since these graduates are expected to become future leaders in the field of medicine.

Materials and Methods: Based on publicly available videotaped commencements, we assessed the number of students in the graduating classes wearing non-school-provided regalia, carrying signs, wearing protest buttons, or engaging in verbal protests related to the Israel–terror groups conflict that were either openly antisemitic or potentially offensive or insensitive.

Results: Symbols representing antisemitic themes (keffiyehs and three-part graduation stoles conveying antisemitic messages) were worn by students at just under half (12) of the medical schools. The mean number of students in each school wearing keffiyehs or non-official school stoles was 4.0 (95% confidence interval [CI] 2.2–5.8), ranging from 0%–13% of the classes, or 2.5% of the overall graduating cohort. The wearing of buttons, carrying of banners or signs, verbal protests interrupting the ceremony, or students deviating from script ranged from 0% to 22.5% of graduating students, with a mean of 2.7 per school (95% CI -0.8–6.2), or 1.7% of the medical schools graduating cohort.

Conclusions: We identified unprofessional behavior at commencements of top-ranked medical schools consisting of antisemitism and displaying offensive and insensitive symbols and messaging. There is an urgent need for medical schools in the US to educate medical trainees about the dangers of antisemitism and all forms of hate and insensitivity.
The use of recreational therapy-based physical activity for adolescents diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
Authors: Miller Laura Covert , Rohr Libby , Harvey Zoey , Jones Jessica , Wortman Chandler
Published: January 2025

Adolescents with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have lower physical activity (PA) levels, higher body mass index (BMI), and a higher risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Specific programming focusing on adaptations, teamwork, and motivation has been found to promote PA in adolescents with IDs. Recreational therapy provides unique PA programming, focusing on physical components, while also including social, cognitive, and emotional functioning skills.
Purpose: To examine the effects of a recreational therapy-based PA intervention on cholesterol levels, glucose, weight, BMI, flexibility, upper and lower body strength, and aerobic endurance in adolescents diagnosed with ID.
Methods: Adolescents (n = 21) attending a psychiatric rehabilitation treatment facility participated in a 30-minute recreational therapy-based PA intervention 3 days per week for 8 weeks. Pre- and post-assessments included waist circumference, weight, blood sample (low-density lipoprotein [LDL] and high-density lipoprotein levels, glucose), strength (hand grip and 10 rep timed chair stands), aerobic endurance (6-minute walk test), and flexibility (sit and reach). Demographics were assessed using mean and standard deviation (mean ± SD). Comparisons between pre- and post-assessments were assessed using dependent t-tests. The Shapiro–Wilk test was used to check for normality in data. SPSS (v.27) was used for statistical analysis.
Results: Participants (age 15.76 ± 2.81 years, m = 15, f = 6) demonstrated a significant decrease in their LDL scores between pre- and post-tests (pre: 91.85 ± 20.61 mg/dL; post: 85.40 ± 22.58 mg/dL), with a medium effect size (p = 0.014, d = 0.60). Timed chair stands decreased in time (pre: 37 ± 16.76 seconds; post: 32.22 ± 10.57 seconds) and showed a trend toward significance (p = 0.055) with a small effect size (d = 0.47).
Conclusion: Based on evidence, it can be suggested that participation in recreational therapy-based PA is beneficial for individuals with IDs. Professionals who encourage a combination of individual and game-based PA in individuals with IDs may see improved health outcomes.
Designing a Decentering Learning Experience with Advertisements: Teaching to Broaden Learners’ Interpretive Disposition
Authors: Drewelow Isabelle
Published: January 2025

In line with the perspective of Álvarez Valencia and Michelson (2022) and Liddicoat and Scarino (2013), who see interpretation and meaning-making as core features of teaching for interculturality, this article delves into the potential of advertisements to foster the development of learners’ interculturality. Focused on a curricular sequence designed for an advanced French course, it offers an example of a classroom learning experience intended to create an increasingly dissonant context to decenter learners’ frames of reference surrounding symbolic representations of Frenchness. Advertisements are particularly effective in eliciting decentering because they are filled with culturally situated references. Whether explicit or implicit, these references can create both consonance and dissonance, thus exposing the subjective nature of interpretation and meaning-making. The article begins by outlining the approach and frameworks used to structure the sequence. It then details the methodology employed to search for, select, and sequence advertisements. Additionally, the article explains the choices of cultural references related to Frenchness and their potential to create consonance and dissonance. The description of the sequence highlights the questions guiding classroom interactions, illustrating how the selected advertisements successfully cultivate learners’ dispositions to move beyond the constraints of their frames of reference and interpret meaning from a different perspective. The article concludes with pedagogical interpretations and strategies for implementing a decentering-focused pedagogy using advertisements.
Reconceptualizing the Role of L1 in Second Language Pedagogy
Authors: Elsherbiny Hossam A
Published: January 2025

This reflective report aims to reimagine the role of the first language (L1) in the second language (L2) classroom by challenging the prevalent monolingual approach in second language pedagogy. Drawing from personal teaching experiences and recent developments in applied linguistics, I argue for a more nuanced understanding of the L1's potential in the L2 classroom. Following a brief description of the historical context in which the monolingual approach gained prominence, I juxtapose the concepts of Common Underlying Proficiency and translanguaging with the artificial limitations imposed by adhering to a strict monolingual approach. By exploring how strategic L1 use can bridge cognitive-linguistic gaps and empower learners, I propose practical strategies for incorporating L1 into the L2 classroom. This report contributes to the ongoing debate on the effectiveness of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and advocates for a more inclusive approach that values learners' full linguistic repertoires.
Thanks to Reviewers
Authors: Vinall Kimberly
Published: January 2025

The editors of L2 Journal are grateful to the following individuals who reviewed manuscripts in 2024. Peer review is a cornerstone of scholarship and relies on the contributions of reviewers who are willing to give of their time to support other scholars in the shaping of their work.
Lesmateriaal bij 'Creatief met lacunes' - Paul van Uum
Authors: van Uum Paul
Published: January 2025

Educatief ontwerp bij Sappho, Fragment 16. Bijlage bij het artikel 'Creatief met lacunes. Een educatief ontwerp gericht op interpretatie' in Lampas 58.1.
The Role of Angel Investment in Scaling Innovative Startups in North-Central Nigeria: Moderating Effect of Entrepreneurial Resilience
Authors: Jide Ogundare Nathaniel , Nkup Yilshian Noel , Maryam Abba Tijjani , Bentu Roseline , Liman Jaafar Aliyu , Ekoja Imawa Elizabeth
Published: January 2025

In an increasingly competitive business landscape, the role of angel investment in fostering the growth of innovative start-ups has emerged as a focal point for economic development, particularly in regions like North-Central Nigeria. This study aims to investigate the impact of angel investment on the scalability of start-ups, emphasizing the moderating effect of entrepreneurial resilience. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research involved a population of 52,854 SMEs, with a sample size of 400 derived through Taro Yamane’s formula. Data collection was conducted via structured questionnaires and interviews, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the phenomena under study. The analysis employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and NVivo software to examine the relationships between constructs. The findings reveal significant positive correlations, demonstrating that angel investment substantially enhances the scalability of innovative start-ups, with entrepreneurial resilience playing a critical moderating role. Notably, all four null hypotheses were rejected, confirming that both financial support and personal attributes are essential for entrepreneurial success. In conclusion, this study underscores the interconnectedness of angel investment and entrepreneurial resilience in promoting business growth in North-Central Nigeria. It is recommended that stakeholders, including policymakers and investors, develop frameworks that not only facilitate access to angel funding but also foster resilience among entrepreneurs. Specific initiatives could include resilience training programs and the establishment of robust networks between investors and entrepreneurs. By addressing both financial and personal dimensions, a more conducive environment for entrepreneurial success can be achieved, ultimately contributing to sustainable economic development in the region.
A Study of Anti Microbial Resistance in Salmonella Enterica Serovars Typhi and Paratyphi A At CMH Quetta
Authors: Nasir Haseeb , Shabbir Hassan , Tayyab Nadia , Abbas Sayed Tanveer , Zafar Maryam
Published: January 2025

Objectives: To ascertain the antimicrobial resistance of Paratyphi A and Typhi Serovars of Salmonella Enterica
Study Design: Prospective Observational Study
Place and Duration of Study: Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the CMH Quetta November 2022-Septmeber 2023
Patients and
Methodology: The data from the lab were reviewed in this investigation Blood cultures from 1441 admitted patients from the Medicine department supplied to the laboratory of the CMH Quetta between November 2022 and September 2023 were tested for antibiotic susceptibility and Typhoidal Salmonellae were isolated.
Results: Out of total 1441 isolates, 839(58.2%) were isolates of Salmonela Typhi and 602(41.8%) were S Paratyphi .These microbes had maximum resistance against Ceftriaxone (71.6%, 67.2%), Ciprofloxacin (70.6%, 66.6%). S typhi and paratyphi have minimal resistance to Meropenum 7.7% and 9.13% respectively. These patients had maximum sensitivity for Meropenum.
Conclusion: S. Typhi and S. Paratyphi have high rates of multidrug resistance against Ceftriaxone and Ciprofloxacin. Meropenum had found to have minimal resistance.
Comparison of Manual Fetal Stimulation vs. No Fetal Stimulation on Non-Reassuring CTG during Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
Authors: Fatima Arwa , Yazdani Tehreem , Chohan Shazia Firdos , Anwar Rabiah , Toheed Mafia , Khan Taimur Azam
Published: January 2025

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of manual fetal stimulation versus no fetal stimulation in managing non-reassuring Cardiotocography during intrapartum fetal surveillance.
Study Design: Quasi-experimantal study
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan from Jan 2023 to Mar 2024.
Methodology: In this study, n=242 patients were allocated randomly to either the manual fetal stimulation and Cardiotocography group or the no fetal stimulation and Cardiotocography group. The Inclusion criteria were women with singleton pregnancy at a gestation length of 37 weeks or more with non-reassuring Cardiotocography findings. The main parameters studied were the fetal heart accelerations, mode of delivery, Apgar score at the fifth minute, cord blood lactate level and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit.
Results: Significantly higher number of patients (94.22%) showed fetal heart acceleration in the manual fetal stimulation group as compared to the no fetal stimulation group (80.17%). In the manual fetal stimulation group, 31.40% of the women underwent caesarean delivery compared to 37.19% in the no fetal stimulation group; however, the difference was not significant. Apgar score at 5th minute, cord blood lactate level and number of babies admitted to neonatal intensive care unit was also not different between the groups (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Significantly higher number of cases having non-reassuring Cardiotocography showed the acceleration in fetal heart rate in response to manual fetal stimulation as compared to those not given this treatment. However, maternal and fetal outcomes were not different between the treatments.
Efficacy of Vacuum Assisted Closure Therapy In Healing Diabetic Foot
Authors: Khan Kamran , Sheikh Irfan Ali , Ghani Usman , Sultana Samina , Khan Tayyaba Mushtaq , Noor Shafqat , Mangi Imran
Published: January 2025

Objective: To determine the efficacy of vacuum assisted closure therapy compared to conventional therapy in treatment of diabetic foot.
Study design: Prospective comparative study
Place and Duration of Study: Pak Emirates Military Hospital and Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from November 2019 to December 2020.
Methodology: All patients with type II diabetes mellitus aged 45 years and above having Wagner’s classification I or II for diabetic foot were consecutively enrolled into two groups (Group A: vacuum assisted closure technique; Group B: conventional wound management technique). Patients were assessed till 4 weeks. The outcomes were assessed as pain, ulcer size, Wagner’s grade, Granulation score, complete healing, time duration since healing, and debridement requirement.
Results: Of total 60 patients, the median age was 58(54-64) years. There were 21(35%) males and 39(65%) females. The median duration of diabetes was 13(12-15) years. Pain was found significantly lower in group A than that of group B, i.e., 3(0-3) vs. 7 (6-7), p-value <0.001. Similarly, ulcer size was significantly lower in group A as compared to group B, i.e., 12(10-12) vs. 13(13-14), p-value <0.001. However, no significant association of Wagner’s grade (p-value 0.108), granulation score (p-value 0.776), complete healing (p-value 0.573), time duration since healing (p-value 0.633), and debridement requirement (p-value 0.273) was found with respect to group.
Conclusion: The efficacy of vacuum assisted closure was found higher in treatment of diabetic foot compared to conventional therapy.
Enhancing the Performance in Science Using the Carousel Learning Strategy in Grade 10 Learners
Authors: Aguipo Zaneta Nove T. , Calinga Mae Lady Rose C. , Baluyos Genelyn R.
Published: January 2025

Science education is facing challenges globally, and in the Philippines, innovative teaching methods are crucial to enhance student learning outcomes. This study employed a quantitative classroom-based action research design to assess the effectiveness of the Carousel Cooperative Learning Strategy in fostering students’ understanding, engagement, and performance in science through interactive and collaborative learning activities. Conducted during the 2023-2024 academic year in a junior high school in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, the study aimed to improve the educational performance of Grade 10 biology students. Participants were selected using purposive sampling based on criteria such as low performance in science. Data collection involved pre-and post-test assessments and lesson plans implementing the Carousel Cooperative Learning Strategy. Descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, were utilized to analyze student performance before and after im
Management of Geodetic and Cartographic Processes: Evidence from 12 Cities in the Union of Polish Metropolises
Authors: INGLOT Magdalena
Published: January 2025

The aim of the article is to identify practices in the field of geodetic and cartographic tasks provided by the largest cities in Poland, in terms of the scope of execution and the scale of expenditure. The research was conducted using the desk research method, and the data source was 12 budget reports from all cities belonging to the Union of Polish Metropolises for the year 2023, with particular emphasis on the task budget section. The article presents the scale of expenditures related to salaries, statutory tasks and investment activities. It also outlines the scope of work performed by individual cities, which allows the identification of current trends and an assessment of efficiency. The research results indicate that the structure of task presentation by individual cities is not tied to any systematic classification and is not presented uniformly, which affects its comparability. Nevertheless, verification of data on geodetic and cartographic processes can contribute to benchmarking analyses and the identification of good practices, and in the long term, to setting appropriate goals for optimizing expenditures and preventing legal and spatial conflicts.
Implementation and Assessment of a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) in General Microbiology
Authors: Fagbodun Sheritta
Published: January 2025

The STEM workforce is large and fast-growing. However, underrepresented minorities- URMs (African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans) remain poorly represented within the STEM workforce. This is partly due to the lack of retention of URMs in STEM majors. It has been shown by various studies that immersion in undergraduate research enhances the educational experience of science undergraduates and attracts and retains talented students to careers in science. However, access to undergraduate research experiences is few and often limited to high performing students. Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) engage more students in research-based learning. In this study a network-based CURE was implemented, resulting in significant gains in students’ self-efficacy science community value, factors closely linked to students’ intentions to persist in STEM fields.
El papel de la regulación cognitiva de los docentes para incorporar de forma reflexiva el enfoque de STEM
Authors: Cazares Balderas Milagros de Jesus
Published: January 2025

Se propone incluir en la formación docente un enfoque STEM desde una perspectiva crítica, que promueva la reflexión sobre las prácticas de enseñanza. Este enfoque busca desarrollar habilidades y estrategias didácticas en el área de ciencias a través de la regulación cognitiva individual y social.
Pensar el enfoque STEM desde los lugares habitados por los estudiantes
Authors: Arboleda Piedrahita Yeison Andres , Gómez Galindo Alma Adrianna
Published: January 2025

Abordamos el tema de los árboles, que surge del diálogo con padres de estudiantes de un poblado indígena al sur de México. Este tema es potente para pensar en la implementación del enfoque STEM desde una perspectiva situada y relevante, considerando los vínculos de las personas por los lugares habitados.
ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКИЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ ДЛЯ РЕШЕНИЯ ПРОБЛЕМ СОЦИАЛИЗАЦИИ МЛАДШИХ ШКОЛЬНИКОВ С РАССТРОЙСТВАМИ АУТИСТИЧЕСКОГО СПЕКТРА (РАС) В КАЗАХСТАНЕ
Authors: Аутаева А.Н. , Рахимжанова Д.Ә.
Published: January 2025

Статья посвящена актуальной проблеме социализации младших школьников с расстройствами аутистического спектра (РАС) в условиях образовательной среды. Рассматриваются основные трудности, с которыми сталкиваются дети с РАС в процессе адаптации, и выделяются ключевые педагогические технологии, направленные на их поддержку. Среди них: сопровождение педагога-ассистента, игровые методики, технологии визуальной поддержки, арт-терапия, кооперативное обучение и социальные тренинги. Особое внимание уделено нормативно-правовой базе Казахстана, включая Закон "Об образовании" и государственные программы, обеспечивающие инклюзивное обучение. Подчеркивается важность комплексного подхода, который сочетает педагогические методы, инфраструктурные изменения и вовлечение родителей. Указанные меры способствуют не только развитию социальных навыков у детей с РАС, но и формированию у школьников толерантного отношения к сверстникам с особыми образовательными потребностями. Инклюзия становится важным фактором укрепления ценностей равенства и взаимного уважения в обществе. Применение описанных технологий позволяет эффективно развивать социальные навыки у детей с РАС, способствуя их успешной интеграции в школьный коллектив.
GESTAÇÃO TRIGEMELAR: DESAFIOS CLÍNICOS E RISCOS MATERNO-FETAIS
Authors: Montiel Gregor Antonio Cristaldo , Paniagua Fiorella Gallati , Souza Lígia Maria Oliveira de
Published: January 2025

A gestação trigemelar é uma condição rara e de alto risco, caracterizada pelo desenvolvimento simultâneo de três fetos. Está frequentemente associada a diversas complicações obstétricas e neonatais. Dentre as possíveis complicações obstétricas, é de salientar a prematuridade, como a principal, seguida da pré-eclâmpsia, anemia, e diabetes gestacional. O presente estudo relata o caso clínico de uma parturiente com diagnóstico de gestação trigemelar tricoriônica, destacando os desafios clínicos, as complicações obstétricas enfrentadas e as estratégias de manejo empregadas, com o intuito de contribuir para o conhecimento científico acerca dessa condição rara e de alto risco, bem como enfatizar a importância do diagnóstico precoce e do acompanhamento multidisciplinar para otimizar os desfechos maternos e neonatais.
Modeling the impacts of climate trends and lake formation on the retreat of a tropical Andean glacier (1962–2020)
Authors: Shutkin Tal Y. , Mark Bryan G. , Stansell Nathan D. , Cruz Encarnación Rolando , Brecher Henry H. , Liu Zhengyu , Yadav Bidhyananda , Schoessow Forrest S.
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Located in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, the Queshque Glacier (~9.8° S) has experienced nearly continuous retreat since the mid-20th century. More recently, this trend has accelerated after the glacier transitioned from land to lake terminating. We use observations of glacier surface height change (1962–2008), bed topography, and climatology to evaluate the relative drivers of Queshque’s evolution from 1962–2020. Six Open Global Glacier Model ensemble members differing in climatic sensitivity are calibrated to fit the mass balance rate of -442 mm w.e. a-1 calculated over the 2008 glacier area between 1962–2008. The models are then used to simulate monthly glacier mass balance over the entire study period and dynamic glacier evolution from 2008 to 2020. The models reproduce a typical outer-tropical glacier mass balance regime, showing continuous ablation throughout the year that increases during the pronounced wet season. Climatological trend analyses along with coupled mass balance and ice flow simulations indicate that temperature has been the predominant driver of mass loss since 2008 and that recent precipitation levels have caused minor dampening of this trend. The strongest negative correlation between temperature and mass balance occurs during the wet season, while a positive correlation between precipitation and annual mass balance is most pronounced during the dry season. The influence of ENSO over mass balance trends appears to decline throughout the study period except during the wettest months, suggesting that wet season Pacific sea-surface temperatures are strong predictors of outer-tropical glacier mass balance variability. Finally, frontal ablation into the newly formed lake began in 2010. This caused ice acceleration at the glacier front, an average mass loss increase of 4 %, and a significant narrowing of the model ensemble mass loss spread. We conclude that while Queshque’s trajectory remained coupled to climatic forcings, the new proglacial lake exacerbated and modified the retreat pattern regardless of the model climate sensitivity.
The crustal magma reservoir geometry and seismic activity beneath the Wudalianchi volcano in northeast China: Implications for the multilevel magmatic system
Authors: Lü Ziqiang , Kong Qinghan , Lei Jianshe , Ai Yinshuang
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Understanding the spatial correlation between crustal magma reservoir and seismicity is crucial for investigating the dynamics of volcanic systems. However, due to the relatively low resolution of existing crustal tomography, especially for the middle-lower crustal magma reservoir, it is still difficult to accurately characterize the crustal magma system beneath the Wudalianchi volcano in northeast China. Here, we present a high-resolution 3-D shear-wave velocity crustal model obtained by applying full-wave ambient noise tomography. High-quality empirical Green's functions are extracted from ambient seismic noise at periods of 3–20 s based on 30 latest broadband seismic stations throughout the Wudalianchi volcano. Our new tomographic model reveals a distinct low-velocity body located at depths of ~10–23 km below the Wudalianchi volcano, suggesting the presence of a magma reservoir in the middle-lower crust, which establishes an important link for better understanding of the magma evolution processes. Additionally, the geometry of observed magma reservoir, together with the earthquake distribution, provides new insights into the magmatic activity of the active Wudalianchi volcano. The magma ascent from the potential middle-lower crustal magma reservoir might exert pressure on the overlying brittle crust, resulting in the generation of the earthquakes below the Wudalianchi volcano. The presence of partial melting could make the strength of the surrounding rocks more susceptible to ductile deformation, suggesting that the earthquake nucleation is more difficult within the interior of the crustal magma reservoir beneath the WDLC volcano.
Environmental drivers constraining the seasonal variability of satellite-observed methane at Northern high latitudes
Authors: Kivimäki Ella , Aalto Tuula , Buchwitz Michael , Luojus Kari , Pulliainen Jouni , Rautiainen Kimmo , Schneising Oliver , Sundström Anu-Maija , Tamminen Johanna , Tsuruta Aki , Lindqvist Hannakaisa
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Methane emissions from Northern high-latitude wetlands are associated with large uncertainties, especially in the rapidly warming climate. Satellite observations of column-averaged methane concentrations (XCH4) in the atmosphere exhibit variability due to time-varying sources and sinks. In this study, we investigate how environmental variables, such as temperature, soil moisture, snow cover, and the hydroxyl radical (OH) sink of methane, explain the seasonal variability of column-averaged methane concentrations (XCH4) observed from space over Northern high-latitude wetland areas. We use XCH4 data obtained from the TROPOMI instrument aboard the Sentinel-5 Precursor satellite, retrieved using the Weighting Function Modified Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (WFMD) algorithm. Environmental variables are derived primarily from meteorological reanalysis datasets, with satellite-based data used for snow cover and soil freeze-thaw dynamics, and modeled data for the OH sink. Our analysis focuses on five case study regions, including two in Finland and three in Russian Siberia, covering the period from 2018 to 2023. Our findings reveal that environmental variables have a systematic impact on XCH4 variability: the seasonal variability is most strongly influenced by snow cover and soil water volume, while daily variability is primarily affected by soil temperature. Our results are largely consistent with in-situ-based local studies but the role of snow is more pronounced. Our results demonstrate how satellite XCH4 observations can be used to study the seasonal variability of atmospheric methane over large wetland regions. The results imply that satellite observations of atmospheric composition, along with other Earth Observations as well as meteorological reanalysis data can be jointly informative of the processes controlling the emissions in Northern high latitudes.
Bioconcentration as a key driver of Hg bioaccumulation in high trophic level fish
Authors: Amptmeijer David , Bieser Johannes
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The ability of monomethylmercury (MMHg+) to bioaccumulate in seafood is of concern due to its neurotoxic properties. Understanding the bioaccumulation of MMHg+ is challenging because the MMHg+ content at higher trophic levels depends on both bioconcentration and biomagnification. Furthermore, Hg can occur in several chemical species, including Hg2+ and MMHg+, which both bioaccumulate. Although the dominant pathway for MMHg+ bioaccumulation into seafood is the bioconcentration of MMHg+ in primary producers and the subsequent biomagnification to higher trophic levels, other pathways can contribute to MMHg+ bioaccumulation. In this study, we quantify the importance of the bioaccumulation of Hg2+ and the bioconcentration of MMHg+ in higher trophic levels in the bioaccumulation of MMHg+ in high trophic level fish by running a fully coupled 1D water column Hg bioaccumulation model under 3 hydrodynamic regimes typical for the North and Baltic Seas. We find that Hg2+ bioaccumulation does not influence the bioaccumulation of MMHg+ but the bioconcentration of MMHg+ plays an important role. Although direct bioconcentration accounts for < 15 % of MMHg+ bioaccumulation in cod, the cumulative effect of bioconcentration on all trophic levels increases the MMHg+ content of cod by 28–48 %. We show that up to the highest trophic level modeled (TL = 3.7), the percentage of MMHg+ that originates from consumer bioconcentration increases with an average of 15 % per trophic level. These results demonstrate that bioconcentration in consumers is essential to accurately model the bioaccumulation of MMHg+ at higher trophic levels.
Dynamic analysis of the flexible protection system for electricity transmission engineering
Authors: Gu Yaqi , Gu Zijian , Yu Zuqing , Lan Peng , Lu Nianli
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Due to the low cost and short erection period, the flexible protection system is gradually replacing the traditional cross-frame design based on a large steel structure and becoming the main means of protection in power construction. The accurate dynamic analysis of the process of wire falling into a nylon rope net after tension failure is the key to the design and optimization of the flexible protection system. Efficient modeling and analysis of rope network are the core problems. In this investigation, the absolute nodal coordinate formulation cable element is used to model the transmission wire and the nylon rope net. The form finding of the net is performed based on the iterative force density method. The static condensation method is introduced to perform the dynamic analysis of the net to ensure the simulation efficiency. An experiment is carried out to verify the proposed modeling and analysis method. Configurations are compared between the simulation and experimental results so that the feasibility of the proposed method can be demonstrated.
Drop-size-dependent effects in leading-edge rain erosion and their impact on erosion-safe mode operation
Authors: Barfknecht Nils , von Terzi Dominic
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Leading-edge rain erosion poses a significant challenge for the wind turbine industry due to its detrimental effects on structural integrity and annual energy production. Developing effective mitigation strategies requires understanding the precipitation conditions driving erosion. The influence of the rain droplet diameter on both the formation of erosion damage and erosion mitigation strategies has yet to be sufficiently understood. This study proposes an enhanced damage model based on the impingement metric as used in the state of the art but improved by including important and thus far neglected physical mechanisms such as the recently described droplet slowdown and deformation effect. Several drop-size-dependent effects are identified within the damage model. Subsequently, their significance for leading-edge erosion is established for the International Energy Agency (IEA) 15 MW reference wind turbine, a site in the Netherlands and a commercial leading-edge coating. Thereafter, the influence of the drop-size effects on the viability of the erosion-safe mode (ESM) is investigated. The outcome is that drop-size effects strongly impact the erosion process and should not be neglected during modeling. Large droplets are considerably more damaging than small droplets, even when normalized for water volume. This directly influences the parameter space of erosion, such as the relevant droplet diameter range that should be studied. The drop-size effects shift damage production to higher rain intensities. Roughly half of the erosion damage is produced by only 10 % of rain events. When drop-size effects are excluded, this value shifts to more than 20 %. Regarding the ESM, we found that it can be utilized up to twice as efficiently when drop-size effects are adequately modeled. The findings highlight the criticality of drop-size effects in rain erosion modeling for wind turbine blades, impacting lifetime predictions, ESM viability and the parameter space of leading-edge erosion. This paper also provides a formal derivation of impingement and describes a method for finding optimal ESM strategies.
Penerapan Metode Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum (AKM) Pada Siswa Kelas 4 di SDN 1 Cijurey (Kuliah Kerja Nyata Mahasiswa Universitas Nusa Putra di Desa Cijurey Kecamatan Geger Bitung)
Authors: Yulia Nurfitriani  , Putri Oktaviani  , M.Fikri Rahman Hadi  , Sri Lestari  , Fathurachman Bei  , Neli Nurhayati  , Nurul Ismah  , Widia Khairunnisa  , Fitri Mareta  , Nanan Sunandar
Published: January 2025

SDN 1 Cijurey merupakan salah satu sekolah yang ada di Desa Cijurey yang menjadi salah asatu sekolah objek KKN mahasiswa Universitas Nusa Putrra. Program kerja yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa KKN Universitas Nusa Putra ini adalah tentang pengenalan metode AKM ( Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum) pada anak kelas 4 sd dan juga pengenalan perangkt computer pada siswa disana. Di masa saat ini para siswa dituntut untuk , memahami cara mengguanakan perangkat computer dan internet dikarenakan kegiatan saat ini yang hamper semuanya dilakukan dengan mengguanakan sebuah perangkat computer. Kegiatan KKN diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam meningkatkan kemampuan para siswa/I  sehingga mereka dapat meningkatkan kemampuannya. Selain itu, dengan adanya KKN diharapkan dapat meningkatkan hubungan kerjasama antara Universitas Nusa Putra dengan intansi Pendidikan, Pemdes dan masyarakat Desa Cijurey.