bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
theological appraisal of the satisfaction theory of atonement
Authors: Boaheng Isaac
Published: July 2024

The doctrine of atonement is central to the logic of the Christian faith. As a core part of Christian theology, the subject of atonement has received much scholarly attention since the emergence of the Christian church. Different scholars have interpreted Christ’s atoning sacrifice in different ways based on their socio-political milieu. One of such interpretations is Anselm’s satisfaction theory which considers the atonement as a supererogatory act that provided satisfaction for humankind’s disobedience of God. Like any other model of atonement, Anselm’s model has its strengths and limitations. The lack of literature on the contextual application of Anselm’s satisfaction theory to the Ghanaian context has prompted this study which appraises the theory and then discusses how it might address selected challenges facing the contemporary Ghanaian society. The methodology used for the first task comprised a synchronic historical review and conceptual analysis of existing literature on the satisfaction theory. Among other things, the study found that the satisfaction theory rightly considers God as the receiver of the atonement but fails to address pertinent issues regarding God’s redemptive and covenantal nature. This was followed by a comparative study between Anselm’s socioeconomic and political contexts and those of contemporary Ghana. Based on this, contextual applications of the theory were deduced for contemporary Ghana. The article contributes to the contemporary Christian discourse on the doctrine of soteriology and its relevance for the human society.
Indonesian Public Response to School Reopening During Pandemic: Capturing Sentiment and Emotion Using X Data
Authors: Sakti Andi Muhammad Tri ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Mohamad Emma , Humairah Andi Eliyah , Azlan Arina Anis ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,   Islamic State University of Sultan Alauddin, Indonesia,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic caused global disruption for education delivery. To prevent adverse effects on student education, authorities instructed education institutions to implement virtual learning. For a developing country like Indonesia, inadequate knowledge and skills in utilizing e-learning applications, unstable networks, and a lack of virtual learning facilities were the biggest concerns in conducting virtual learning. This led school reopening to be a topic hotly discussed on public platforms when the plan was first introduced by the Indonesian government at the end of 2021. Uncertainty surrounding the implementation of school reopening, concerns about the risk of being infected by COVID-19, and concerns about the effects of learning loss on students increased the opinion polarization among the Indonesian public at the time. This study examines public opinion on school reopening during the pandemic and identifies Indonesian public sentiment and emotions toward the issue. A supervised machine learning approach was utilized to mine X (formerly known as Twitter) data that reflected the public opinion toward implementing face-to-face learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Sentiment analysis on X for six months (September 2021–January 2022) revealed that the negative opinions (n=23,830) were prominent, far more than the positive (n=14,507) and neutral (n=5,413) opinions. Emotion analysis revealed that most of the public felt joy about school reopening. This study highlights some learnings from the pandemic for future crisis preparedness. Through sentiment analysis, mixed reactions toward school reopening were observed. This provides an understanding of public emotions that governments should listen to and act on to build trust. Keywords: COVID-19, school reopening, sentiment analysis, emotion analysis, machine learning.
EMOTIONAL EATING AND SOCIAL PHYSIQUE ANXIETY IN ATHLETES OF SPORTS BRANCHES THAT REQUIRE WEIGHT CONTROL
Authors: Arslan Kabasakal Sema , Güvendi Burcu , Kaya Selman , Keskin Burçak
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to determine the relationship between emotional eating levels and social physical anxiety levels of athletes in sports branches that require weight category. Study group consisted of athletes from wrestling, boxing, kickboxing, judo, teakwondo and wushu branches. In addition to “Participant Demographic Information Form”, “Emotional Eating Scale”, and “Social Physics Anxiety Inventory” were used as data collection tools. Descriptive statistics, Independent Sample T-Test, One way ANOVA, Post-Hoc tests and Pearson Correlation analysis were used in the evaluation of the obtained data. Participants were found to be low-level emotional eaters. While the level of emotional eating differed significantly by gender, no significant difference was found in the level of social physical anxiety. While there was a significant difference in emotional eating and social physical anxiety levels according to education status and nationality, there was no significant difference according to sports experience. Moreover, a positive and significant relationship was found between emotional eating and social physical anxiety total scores and sub-dimensions. As a result, national athletes are more prone to emotional eating and their social physical anxiety levels are similar to other athletes. In addition, as the emotional eating tendencies of the athletes increase, their social physical anxiety levels also increase.
TANBURİ CEMİL BEY AND HIS MUSIC: GENIUS AND MELANCHOLY
Authors: Tarı Emre
Published: July 2024

Tanburi Cemil Bey is considered one of the greatest geniuses who grew up in the classical Turkish music tradition. However, his place in the history of national culture cannot be understood only through his actions and works in the musical field. To accurately determine its location, the conceptual apparatus of a comparative and multidimensional perspective is needed. For this reason, this study discusses the concept of genius attributed to Cemil Bey and investigates the possibilities of evaluating it as a form of historical subjectivity through the structure-agency tension in sociology. While doing this, the concept of melancholy, which has accompanied genius since ancient times, is also included in the analysis. These concepts have a deep-rooted unity that frames the medical, epistemological and philosophical norms of the Western tradition of thought. The closeness between these two concepts, which were mainly established on a medical and philosophical level in ancient Greek thought, is discussed in a wide range of symbols within the framework of the Saturn myth in Renaissance cosmology. By revising the ancient belief that the planets have a certain influence on the character and moral qualities of people, the personification of the melancholic genius is added to the myth of Saturn in the astrological context of Renaissance cosmology. Thus, it paves the way for the maturation of a separate poetic experience of melancholy that focuses on the existential dimension of melancholy as well as its physical symptoms. Romanticism intensifies the perception of melancholy as a sign of self-reflexivity that allows contemplation on the deepest aspects of existence and often symbolizes creative genius. It creates a context in which Cemil Bey can be read, like C. Baudelaire and W. Benjamin, who see themselves as residents of this unique field of subjectivity.
Becoming Visible
Authors: Olivares Merino Eugenio M.
Published: July 2024

While in England the memory of Thomas More had been erased from public life after his execution (6 June 1535), English Catholics exiled in the Spanish Netherlands preserved his figure and legacy. Furthermore, the inclusion of More’s engraving in 16th-century portrait books of distinguished personalities–the so-called viri illustres genre–, contributed to the promotion of the famous English humanist in continental Europe. Soon, More’s integrity and wisdom were extolled not only in works printed in Catholic countries but also in other territories that no longer accepted Rome’s authority. This paper analyses the depiction (both image and text) of the English humanist in all these works. The visual and textual rhetoric of these engravings shows their mutual dependence.
Comparative Study of Horizontal and Vertical Approaches to IoT Services for Smart Cities
Authors: Yamamoto Shin-ichi ,   Graduate School in Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Ishikawa, Japan
Published: July 2024

Smart cities aim to address social issues in the community using Internet of Things (IoT). IoT has traditionally been used to address various challenges in different regions. Recently, efforts have focused on defining smart cities and addressing regional issues horizontally as they are often shared by other regions. There are two technological approaches to IoT services: the ‘vertical approach,’ which involves building unique IoT services tailored to regional characteristics, and the ‘horizontal approach,’ which enables new services by horizontally linking data collected in each region within City OS in the cloud. This paper categorizes technological approaches into three groups: ‘service-specific type,’ ‘cloud-intensive type,’ and ‘edge-cloud cooperation type,’ and compares their respective features.
A comparative study of letrozole and clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Ilangovan Subashree
Published: July 2024

Background: Effective ovulation induction is crucial in management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) related infertility. Clomiphene citrate (CC) has long been the first line of treatment for inducing ovulation in women with PCOS. Letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, has emerged as a promising alternative to CC for ovulation induction. The present study was aimed to compare efficacy and safety of letrozole versus CC for ovulation induction in women with PCOS.
Methods: This study consists of 384 PCOS women, randomized into two groups: Letrozole (2.5 mg/day) and CC (50 mg/day), both administered from day 3 to day 7 of the menstrual cycle. The primary outcome was the ovulation rate, confirmed by serum progesterone levels >10 ng/ml. Secondary outcomes included clinical pregnancy rate, live birth rate, endometrial thickness, adverse effects, cost-effectiveness, and patient satisfaction. Participants were monitored through transvaginal ultrasound and serum progesterone measurements.
Results: Ovulation was achieved in 76.0% of participants in the letrozole group compared to 55.2% in the CC group (p<0.001). Clinical pregnancy rates were significantly higher in the letrozole group (44.8%) compared to the CC group (28.1%) (p<0.001). Similarly, live birth rates were higher with letrozole (36.5% vs. 22.4%; p=0.002). Endometrial thickness was greater in the letrozole group (8.7 mm vs. 7.5 mm; p<0.001). Adverse effects, were significantly lower in the letrozole group.
Conclusions: Letrozole is more effective than CC in inducing ovulation and achieving higher pregnancy and live birth rates in women with PCOS.
Giant pancreatic cyst with extension to spleen managed by laparoscopy
Authors: Montiel Catañeda José Fernando , García Raúl Manuel Cota , Vega Antonio Valencia , Gómez Darinel Osorio , González Roman Esteban Hernández , García Brayant López , Salas Gabriela Díaz , Anzo Miguel Ángel Adame , Chávez María José Cabrera , Salgueiro Jahat Uziel Lindoro
Published: July 2024

To review the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, management, and prognosis of giant pancreatic cysts. Giant pancreatic cysts, defined as cysts exceeding 5 cm in diameter, include a diverse group of lesions such as pseudocysts, serous cystadenomas, mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs), and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs). Their clinical significance stems from potential complications and the necessity to differentiate benign from malignant cysts. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted, focusing on the pathophysiology, symptomatology, diagnostic modalities, treatment options, and outcomes associated with giant pancreatic cysts. The etiology of giant pancreatic cysts varies from benign conditions like pseudocysts and serous cystadenomas to potentially malignant or malignant neoplasms such as MCNs and IPMNs. Clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic cases to severe abdominal symptoms and complications. Diagnostic evaluation includes imaging modalities like ultrasound, CT, MRI/MRCP, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with fine-needle aspiration (FNA) for cytology and biochemical analysis. Management strategies depend on the type and characteristics of the cyst, with options including observation, endoscopic drainage, surgical resection, and percutaneous drainage. The prognosis varies, with benign cysts generally having a favorable outcome, while cysts with malignant potential require timely surgical intervention to improve survival rates. Giant pancreatic cysts pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to their varied etiologies and potential complications. Accurate diagnosis through advanced imaging and fluid analysis is crucial. Management should be tailored based on the cyst type, symptoms, and malignancy risk, involving a multidisciplinary approach to optimize patient outcomes. Further advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are anticipated to enhance the management of these complex lesions.
Retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma, a rare mimic and important differential of iliopsoas abscess
Authors: Green Ryan J. , Vennam Sarath , Kirkham Corey , Aylward Conor , Caufield William , Andraloj Lucy , Geldart Miles , Sellars James
Published: July 2024

This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma (STS) presenting as an iliopsoas abscess, mimicking common symptoms and radiological findings. This patients’ symptoms recurred despite multiple percutaneous drains and revisions over a period of months. Further investigation revealed a partly solid, partly cystic mass consistent with sarcoma. Surgical excision confirmed the diagnosis, but recurrence necessitated palliation. This case emphasizes the importance of differential diagnoses of iliopsoas collection and the need for research into alternative imaging modalities to aid clinicians and radiologists in differentiating benign retroperitoneal collections from malignancy.
Conservative Management of Uneven Anterior Teeth Spacing using Lingual Porcelain Laminate Veneers: Report of Two Cases with 2- and 6-year follow-up
Authors: Kermanshah Hamid , Motevasselian Fariba , Amiri Zahra , Baghbani Fateme
Published: July 2024

Porcelain laminate veneers (PLV) offer a conservative aesthetic solution for interdental space closure. However, space is typically not distributed symmetrically, and the mesiodistal width of the restored teeth may increase unless multiple teeth are prepared for conventional PLV to maintain appropriate individual tooth proportion. Ceramic fragments can be suggested to close the space without modifying tooth size and dental proportion. This article presents two cases where interdental gaps were closed using lingually placed porcelain laminate (LPPL). All stages of the restorative procedures, including treatment planning, temporization, tooth preparation, and cementation of these delicate restorations, are detailed. Based on the results of these clinical reports, we regard the use of LPPL as a successful treatment option in selected cases, as evidenced by 2- and 6-year follow-ups. The Modified United State Public Health Criteria is reported.
The Study of Marriage Postponement Process in the Youth: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Jahandar Ebrahim , Shariatmadar Asieh
Published: July 2024

Aim: The purpose of this study was to study the phenomenological process of postponing marriage in young people in order to understand different aspects of this phenomenon and how young people perceive it. Methods: To achieve the  research goal, a qualitative approach and a descriptive phenomenological method were utilized. The research population included single and never-married girls and boys living in Tehran between the ages of 28 to 34 years for girls, and 32 to 38 years for boys. Purposeful sampling was used with the convenient sampling and 13 individuals including 7 girls and 6 boys were selected as the sample.y. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed by Colaizzi method. Finding: Finally, the research findings reported falls into 12 main themes and 61 sub-themes. The main themes are: economic concerns, idealism, fear of future marriage, the impact of premarital relationships, motivational processes, immaturity and readiness for marriage, the role of family barriers, socio-cultural factors, selection constraints, preconceived notions of marriage, positive consequences and negative consequences. Conclusions: The results showed that postponing marriage is a complex phenomenon which is affected by objective constraints, limiting mental perceptions and insufficient maturity and has many negative consequences for young people. It seems that the efforts of the counseling and psychological community to produce content in the fields of creating a culture of easy marriage process, reviving the values of marriage, correcting the misconceptions of young people, and dissemination of successful marriages in the social media and networks, is an effective step to remove mental barriers of marriage.
Investigating communication actions in successful marriages:A Qualitative study
Authors: Hormozi Maryam , Farahbakhsh Kiumars , Gholamzadehjofreh Maryam
Published: July 2024

Aim: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the communication actions of successful marriages
Method: This study was conducted in a qualitative manner based on grounded theory.  
Society: The research includes successful couples based on their own admission, examining the achievements of their joint lives and implementing the Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire (1993), the short form of which was validated by Alidousti et al  successful and satisfied were selected. In total, (10 couples) were studied in Ahvaz city in 1401 by purposeful sampling until the theoretical saturation of the data. The data collection tool was a semi-structured interview using Strauss and Corbin's method of constant comparison analysis.
Findings: The analysis of the findings showed that communication actions in successful marriages have four main components including, main family functions, suitable marriage formation factors; Effective communication skills and character formation in childhood.
Conclusion: A successful marriage is related to the family structure of people. Therefore, experts can use the concepts extracted in this research to identify and examine the communication characteristics of successful families, which is a guide in couples therapy and pre-marital counseling.
A Meta-Analysis of Couples Coping Enhancement Training (CCET) Effectiveness from 2000 to 2022
Authors: Isanejad Omid , Naghibalsadate Shirin
Published: July 2024

Aim: Many studies have been conducted to investigate the effectiveness of couple coping skills training. Many of these studies found substantial differences when compared to the control group, however, the exact effect is unclear, and more research is needed to integrate these findings. The goal of this meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy of Couples Coping Enhancement Training (CCET). Methods: Twenty studies that can be investigated in terms of technique were chosen and analyzed. SID.IR, Magiran.com, Noormags.com, Sciencedirect.com, jstor.org, tandfonline.com, Wiley.com, link.springer.com, APA and Google Scholar databases are among the information search resources. Couples coping enhancement training (CCET) was the search term. CMA2 software and Hedges' g index were used for data analysis and effect size calculation. Results: The findings of this meta-analysis showed that the fixed effect size of CCET is 0.27 and the random effect size is 0.13. When the heterogeneity of results was examined using Cochran's Q test, the Q value was 2488.87 and the I-squared value was 92.16, both of which were significant (p > 0.001). As a result, the effect sizes vary, and the random effect model should be used to examine the effects. The g value of the random Hedges was 0.27 (p < 0.001). Clinically, this value is regarded as less than usual. As a result, it was decided that CCET was ineffective. Furthermore, a comparison of effects in studies conducted in Iran (64 studies) and Switzerland (132 studies) reveals that the fixed and random Hedges' g in Iran are 0.62 and 0.73, respectively, and 0.06 and 0.09 in Switzerland. The value of I square in both societies is higher than 0.90. Hedges' g has a minor effect on Swiss society and a moderate effect on Iranian society. Conclusions: Therapists should pay attention to the ignored elements discussed in this article in addition to treatment.
Designing a Career Networking Model with an Interpretative Structural Approach
Authors: Hakkak Mohammad , Nikouie Hamid Hosseinzadeh
Published: July 2024

Aim: The purpose of this study is to identify and determine the level of factors affecting career networking behavior. Methods: This research is mixed research with a qualitative-quantitative approach. Library search was used to examine the theoretical foundations, semi-structured interviews were used to collect data, and questionnaires were used to collect the ideas of academic experts. Theme analysis was used to identify factors. In the qualitative part, 15 people were selected from the managers of government organizations in Qom province with the purposeful sampling method in order to identify the factors. In the qualitative part, 14 people were selected from the professors of Farabi Campus and Qom University with the snowball sampling method in order to validate the factors and also compare the factors two by two. Results: Based on the findings of the present research, 31 codes were categorized into 8 factors. The validity of all the factors was confirmed with the Lawshe’s coefficient and the interpretive structural modeling method was used in order to level 8 factors. Finally, 8 factors were prioritized in 5 levels; Customized appointments and mendacious personal branding on the first level, creating toxic communication networks on the second level, distrust of employees to mechanisms on the third level, decision-making by advocacy groups on the fourth level, inefficient supervision, unclear rules and regulations and senior management style were placed at the fifth level. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the research, each of the factors related to career networking can lead to the success of employees in career promotion. Therefore, it is necessary for the managers of the organization to maintain effective human resources by using appropriate mechanisms in order to improve the growth and development of competent employees.
W poszukiwaniu bezpieczeństwa finansowego w czasach kryzysu
Authors: Zaleska Małgorzata
Published: July 2024

Seeking financial security in times of crisis. Purpose: The aim of this chapter is to identify the selected problems related to financial markets, which still remain unsolved and can lead to another financial crisis. Methodology: The following methods are used in this chapter: statistical and descriptive analysis, critical analysis of the literature and available sources, comparative studies as well as case studies. Findings: The main challenges identified by the author include: an increase in debt both globally and in individual countries, further expansion of systemically important financial institutions, excessive and complicated banking regulations, as well as the spread of moral hazard.
LOS DERECHOS DE LOS NIÑOS EN MÉXICO
Authors: CORNELIO PATRICIO VIRIDIANA , ISLAS COLÍN ALFREDO
Published: July 2024

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo principal la revisión de la legislación sobre los derechos de los niños en México, consistente en un conocimiento actual de los diversos problemas sociales que repercuten en la vida de los niños, niñas y adolescentes mexicanos, así como la apreciación de los avances jurídicos. Concluyendo con la necesidad y el deber del Estado de fortalecer los protocolos de prevención, vigilar los avances y atacar las causas.
There are different social phenomena and crimes that significantly violate the rights of children and adolescents. That is why the essential objective of this research is to analyze the rights of children and adolescents and the actions of the State, society and the family to enforce these. As well as raising some of the social phenomena and crimes that impact the lives of Mexican children and adolescents. Concluding with the need and duty of the State to strengthen prevention protocols, monitor progress and attack the causes
Desoneração da folha de pagamento no Brasil
Authors: Mattei Lauro
Published: July 2024

Neste artigo é analisada a política de desoneração da folha de pagamento de diversos setores econômicos, iniciada em 2012 e mantida desde então. Após fazer uma breve revisão de literatura sobre o assunto e descrever a situação atual dos debates no Congresso Nacional, são analisados os impactos dessa política no mercado de trabalho. As evidências mostraram que os efeitos prometidos pela desoneração no mercado de trabalho não se efetivaram, uma vez que o nível de emprego não cresceu na maioria dos setores beneficiados. Além disso, a competitividade da economia brasileira não se modificou por meio desse programa governamental. Paralelamente, foram observadas perdas expressivas na arrecadação da previdência social, que reforçaram os desequilíbrios recorrentes no resultado fiscal do Governo Federal.
Dor
Authors: Bottene Sandro
Published: July 2024

Com enfoque na obra da artista Nazareth Pacheco, este artigo aborda a dor como a sensação (in)visível que se presentifica em sua poética. O texto, dividido em três partes, inicia com um breve histórico e apresenta três obras produzidas pela artista que, por sua vez, contribuem para criar o recorte visual do discurso que a escrita aqui se propõe a pensar. Segue com a argumentação fundamentada em três críticos de arte e de suas respectivas críticas tecidas sobre a produção da artista. Por fim, a escrita do último tópico, discute a experiência pessoal da dor como possibilidade de construção da subjetividade poética do corpo à obra.
Metodologia da história da arte (não) europeia (2ª parte)
Authors: Souza José Afonso Medeiros
Published: July 2024

O presente trabalho dá continuidade ao texto homônimo publicado neste periódico (2021), tentando explorar não tanto uma revisão de personalidades que marcaram a história da arte no Brasil, mas sobretudo tecendo um esboço analítico do discurso que subjaz em algumas das mais conhecidas histórias “gerais” da arte brasileira, de modo a revelar mentalidades historiográficas e estéticas nessas narrativas. Para tanto, se produz descrições e comparações discursivas entre vários marcos historiográficos – de 1888 até 1983. De permeio, se evidencia aquela que talvez seja a questão candente do fazer historiográfico atual, qual seja, as presumidas ausências de artistas mulheres, indígenas e afro-brasileiros nas idiossincrasias de uma modernidade outra.
La representación del paisaje
Authors: Cuervo Pando Alfredo , Castillo Moriano Carmen
Published: July 2024

En este artículo se analizan los resultados de un proyecto de investigación artística liderado por Carmen Castillo Moriano, que explora la interacción entre la naturaleza y laciudad mediante la definición de aspectos temáticos, formales y expresivos. El enfoque temático del proyecto revela cómo el paisaje y la arquitectura urbana no solo coexisten, sino que se transforman y dialogan mutuamente. Se utiliza la ciudad italiana de Urbino como un caso de estudio primario, mientras que Matera sirve para corroborar la tesis planteada, demostrando la universalidad y aplicabilidad de los hallazgos. Desde la óptica formal, se analiza la representación del paisaje a través de tresenfoques distintos: la vista desde la ciudad hacia el entorno natural, desde la naturaleza mirando hacia la ciudad, y desde el interior mismo de la urbe. Esta triangulación deperspectivas proporciona una comprensión multidimensional de cómo los entornos urbanos ynaturales se influencian y configuran recíprocamente, creando un constructo cultural contemporáneo que refleja las interacciones entre ambos. El dibujo es esencial en este estudio, ya que facilita la ideación gráfica y larepresentación visual del paisaje. No solo permite la expresión técnica precisa, sino que también promueve la creación de patrones conceptuales que encapsulan los elementos fundamentales del paisaje en cuestión. Estos patrones sirven como el núcleo a partir del cual se desarrolla la obra artística, asegurando que cada trazo no solo capture la belleza estética del entorno, sino que también comunique efectivamente la complejidad de la relación dinámica y evolutiva de ambos entornos.
A obra de Kobra nos muros da zona portuária
Authors: Oliveira Luiz Sérgio da Cruz
Published: July 2024

Este artigo visa investigar a participação das artes e dos artistas nos processos de requalificação urbana das cidades contemporâneas. Recorrendo a autores e autoras dos campos das artes, da sociologia urbana, da geografia humana e dos estudos urbanos críticos, procuramos analisar o projeto de revitalização da zona portuária do Rio de Janeiro, que tem estabelecido alianças e parcerias com as artes, evidenciadas em diferentes ações e projetos. Neste artigo, nos interessa em especial a produção de murais e graffiti na região, tendo como foco central a obra Etnias – somos todos um, realizada por Eduardo Kobra para o Boulevard Olímpico às vésperas das Olimpíadas de 2016.
Membangun Silogisme Pendekatan Naratif dalam Proses Pembuatan dan Analisis Kebijakan Publik William N. Dunn
Authors: Riedho M. Roehman Zainur , Angga I Made Prastika
Published: July 2024

This research explains how to build a narrative approach syllogism in policy making and analysis using William N. Dunn's framework. The data used in this research uses secondary data from internet searches and literature from reputable journals. This research uses a qualitative and descriptive approach. The conclusion of this research is the syllogism of the narrative approach in public policy studies, consisting of the narrative approach in qualitative research methods, the narrative policy framework (NPF), and the advocacy coalition framework (ACF). In public policy studies, the activities of the policy-making process are divided into two actors with different tasks: first, policymakers carry out agenda setting, formulation, adoption, implementation, and evaluation of policies. Meanwhile, the second actor is a policy analyst, whose job is to identify problems, forecast policies, recommend policies, and monitor and evaluate policies. Each stage can use a narrative approach syllogism, where policymakers can explain and understand whether a policy will impact individuals or communities, understand the experiences and perspectives of the community or other stakeholders, build community empathy and support, and identify unexpected consequences. For policy analysts, the narrative approach of the syllogism is useful in terms of understanding the impact of policies, identifying emerging problems and conflicts, organizing and presenting policy recommendations clearly and persuasively, assisting with efforts to identify emerging issues, identifying dominant and alternative narratives that shape policy debates, understanding the formation, maintenance, and role of coalitions in the policy process, and evaluating policy effectiveness and adjusting recommendations.
Keywords: Public policy, syllogism, narrative approach, Narrative Policy Framework (NPF), Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF)
Pendekatan Studi Kritis dan Relevansinya Terhadap Kebijakan Publik
Authors: Rizkwanti Robertha Astri Karunia Dewi , Caspari Andrean
Published: July 2024

Public policymaking is a lengthy process influenced by various factors before reaching the implementation stage. Meanwhile, critical theory studies aim to encourage changes in the social order based on democratic, emancipatory, and humanitarian impulses. In line with this encouragement, the concepts of critical theory from the Frankfurt School, such as alienation, reification, and emancipation, can be used to explain social phenomena that arise during policy implementation. Taking the example of Law No. 6 of 2014 about Village Governance, the author will dissect the problems that arise as policy implementation progresses. Based on existing findings, obstacles in the process of making and implementing policies often arise as a consequence of policies that reduce village residents to objects rather than subjects. By examining these problems in villages, it is hoped that this analysis can provide valuable input and consideration for policymakers, especially in the discourse on revising village laws.
Keywords: Critical Theory, Alienation, Reification, Emancipation, Public Policymaking, Village Law
New Certified Reference Material of Tungsten Concentrate for Developing Multielement Analysis Techniques
Authors: Vasil’eva I. Е. , Shabanova E. V. , Buchbinder G. L.
Published: July 2024

A new multielement certified reference material of tungsten concentrate (GSO 11541–2020) – wolframitehubnerite concentrate (hard-alloyed), KVG(T) was developed. Its metrological characteristics were established via results of interlaboratory experiment. The analytical results were obtained at the testing laboratories of 13 scientific and manufacturing organizations of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan using single-element chemical analysis methods (gravimetric, spectrophotometry, atomic absorption spectrometry, etc.), as well as modern multielement methods (atomic emission spectrometry with arc discharge or inductively coupled plasma, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry). The mass fraction values for ten elements certified; for eleven elements recommended; and for 39 elements, as well as hygroscopic and crystallization water, are given as information data. This CRM is intended for certification and validation of single and multielement methods, as well as quality assurance in analysis of the ores and products of their processing in mining, metallurgical, and chemical industries and in scientific research. The information potential of GSO 11541–2020 is higher than that of imported reference materials.
Development of Certified Reference Materials Set for Open Porosity of Mammoth Ivory
Authors: Sobina E. P. , Nogovitsyn D. D. , Kuprikov N. M. , Aronov I. P. , Doronin D. O. , Tikhonov A. N.
Published: July 2024

Mammoth ivory is in demand in the jewelry industry, folk crafts and in the manufacture of cosmetics. This unique natural resource is an alternative to the prohibited extraction of ivory. It is fundamentally important for consumers to identify the raw material unambiguously as mammoth ivory and to accurately determine the grade of the material.

The article presents the results of a study, which resulted in the development of a reference materials set of open porosity of the mammoth ivory. The reference materials are cylinders with an outer diameter of 30 mm and a height of 30 mm. Certified values of open porosity were determined by gas pycnometry. Reference materials are intended for certification of measurement methods and control of the accuracy of measurement results of open porosity of mammoth ivory in laboratory conditions. Reference materials can be used for various types of metrological control if the metrological characteristics of reference materials correspond to the established requirements.

The research materials are of an applied nature for a number of economic sectors where mammoth ivory is used as a raw material. Reference materials of mammoth ivory are in demand in materials science, biology, geology, and other natural sciences, and in expert activities to determine the authenticity of products made from mammoth ivory. The article may also be of interest to students and teachers of natural sciences in higher education, as well as anyone interested in artifacts of ancient fauna.
The Hyper-Torus Universe Model—A New Paradigm for Understanding Reality
Authors: McCammon Chad R.
Published: July 2024

The Hyper-Torus Universe Model (HTUM) is a novel framework that unifies quantum mechanics, cosmology, and consciousness, proposing that the universe is a higher-dimensional hyper-torus containing all possible states of existence. This paper explores the fundamental concepts and implications of HTUM, which suggests that the universe is a quantum system in which all possible outcomes are inherently connected, with consciousness playing a crucial role in actualizing reality. HTUM addresses critical challenges in modern physics, such as the nature of quantum entanglement, the origin of the universe, and the relationship between mind and matter. By introducing concepts like singularity, quantum entanglement at a cosmic scale, and the self-actualization of the universe, HTUM provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the fundamental nature of reality. This paper discusses the mathematical formulation of HTUM, its implications for quantum mechanics and cosmology, and its potential to bridge the gap between science and philosophy. HTUM represents a significant shift in our understanding of the universe and our place within it, inviting further research and exploration into the nature of reality and consciousness.
The Impact of Digital Marketing on Brand Awareness in the Multinational FMCG Sector
Authors: Nipa Meherun Nisa , Chowdhury Most. Sharmin Ara
Published: July 2024

This study examines the influence of digital marketing on brand awareness within the multinational Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, focusing on how various digital strategies contribute to overall marketing effectiveness. Utilizing a sample of 277 respondents, the research employs descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analyses to explore the relationships between digital marketing strategies, brand awareness outcomes, and perceived digital marketing effectiveness. The findings reveal that digital marketing strategies significantly enhance brand awareness and overall marketing effectiveness, underscoring the pivotal role of activities such as social media engagement, content marketing, and search engine optimization. Specifically, the regression analysis shows that digital marketing strategies have a positive and statistically significant impact on overall effectiveness, indicating that companies investing in these areas are better positioned to achieve higher levels of brand recognition and marketing success. However, the study also uncovers a complex relationship between brand awareness outcomes and overall effectiveness, where increased brand awareness does not directly correlate with enhanced digital marketing effectiveness. This suggests that while brand awareness is critical, its influence on marketing success is nuanced and may involve diminishing returns or additional mediating factors. The regression model explains a modest portion of the variance in marketing effectiveness, highlighting the need for a holistic evaluation approach that incorporates a broader set of performance metrics and contextual factors. The high reliability of the measures used affirms the robustness of the findings, which emphasize the importance of a strategic and integrated approach to digital marketing in the FMCG sector. Companies must continuously adapt and optimize their digital marketing strategies to align with dynamic market conditions and achieve sustainable success.
Characteristics and Transition of Sleep-Wake Rhythm During Nursery School Children and Sleep Hygiene Guidance
Authors: Hasegawa Takehiro , Murata Shozo , Kagimura Tatsuo , Omae Kaoru , Tanaka Akiko , Takahashi Kaori , Narusawa Mika , Konishi Yukuo , Miike Teruhisa
Published: July 2024

We investigated the sleep-wake rhythm of nursery school children with the aim of supporting their health and balanced mental/physical development.
We analyzed 4881 children from infant to 6 years of age, using 2-week sleep tables recorded by their guardians. The table contains sleep onset times, wake times, nighttime/daytime sleep duration, and the differences in these between weekdays and weekends.
The total sleep decrement of children with age is due to a decrease in daytime sleep only, and nighttime sleep duration remains almost unchanged at about 10 hours, and is therefore called the nighttime basic sleep duration (NBSD). While sleep onset time stabilizes at around 9:30 pm by the age of 2, wake-up times to be before 7 am, resulted in weekdays sleep insufficiency. This lack of sleep is compensated by long naps on weekdays and by catching up sleep on weekends morning, which may be the background to future social-jet-lag.
Guardians are encouraged to know their children's exact NBSD and set an ap-propriate bedtime to maintain it on weekdays, which prevent sleep dept and form a daily rhythm of waking up at the same time both on weekdays/weekends.
These conditions are believed to maintain balance in mental/physical development and school-social-adaptation.
Development and Evaluation of a Dry Emulsion of Ostrich Oil as a Dietary Supplement
Authors: Ponphaiboon Juthaporn , Limmatvapirat Sontaya , Limmatvapirat Chutima
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to develop a high-quality dry emulsion incorporating omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acid-rich ostrich oil for use as a dietary supplement. Extracted from abdominal adipose tissues using a low-temperature wet rendering method, the ostrich oil exhibited antioxidant properties, favorable physicochemical properties, microbial counts, heavy metal levels, and fatty acid compositions, positioning it as a suitable candidate for an oil-in-water emulsion and subsequent formulation as a dry emulsion. Lecithin was employed as the emulsifier due to its safety and health benefits. The resulting emulsion, comprising 10% w/w lecithin and 10% w/w ostrich oil, was stable, with a droplet size of 3.93 ± 0.11 μm. This liquid emulsion underwent transformation into a dry emulsion to preserve the physicochemical stability of ostrich oil, utilizing Avicel® PH-101 or Aerosil® 200 through a granulation process. Although Aerosil® 200 exhibited superior adsorption, Avicel® PH-101 granules surpassed it in releasing the ostrich oil emulsion. Consequently, Avicel® PH-101 was selected as the preferred adsorbent for formulating the ostrich oil dry emulsion. The dry emulsion, encapsulated with a disintegration time of 3.11 ± 0.14 min for ease of swallowing, maintained microbial loads and heavy metal contents within acceptable limits. Presented as granules containing butylated hydroxytoluene, the dry emulsion showcased robust temperature stability, suggesting the potential incorporation of animal fat into dry emulsions as a promising dietary supplement.
Functional Interaction of KATP and BK Channels With Aquaporin-4 in the U87 Glioblastoma Cell
Authors: Maqoud Fatima , Simone Laura , Tricarico Domenico , Camerino Giulia Maria , Antonacci Marina , Nicchia Grazia Paola
Published: July 2024

K+ channels do play a role in cell shape changes observed during cell proliferation and apoptosis. Research suggested that the dynamics of aggregation of Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) into AQP4-OAPs isoforms can trigger cell shape changes in malignant glioma cells. Here, we investigated the relationship between AQP4 and some K+ channels in the malignant glioma U87 line. The U87 cells transfected with the human M1-AQP4 and M23-AQP4 isoforms were investigated for morphology, gene expression of KCNJ8, KCNJ11, ABCC8, ABCC9, KCNMA1, and Cyclin genes by RT-PCR, recording the whole-cell K+ ions currents by patch-clamp experiments. AQP4 aggregation into OAPs increases the plasma membrane functional expression of the Kir6.2 and SUR2 subunits of the KATP channels, and of the KCNMA1 of the BK channels in U87 cells leading to a large increase in inward and outward K+ ion currents. These changes were associated with changes in morphology with a decrease in cell volume in the U87 cells and an increase in the ER density. These U87 cells accumulate in the mitotic and G2 cell cycle. The KATP channel blocker zoledronic acid reduced cell proliferation in either M23 AQP4-OAPs and M1 AQP4-tetramers transfected cells leading to early and late apoptosis, respectively. BK channel sustains the efflux of K+ ions associated with the M23 AQP4-OAPs expression in the U87 cells, but it is downregulated in the M1 AQP4-tetramers cells; KATP channels are effective in the M1 AQP4-tetramers and M23 AQP4-OAPs cells. Zoledronic acid can be effective in targeting pathogenic M1 AQP4-tetramers cell phenotype inhibiting KATP channels and inducing early apoptosis.
Numerical Analysis of an Agitated Vessel with a Draft Tube Using the Sliding Mesh Approach and the SST k-ω Turbulent Model
Authors: Calvopiña Hector , Paredes Francisco , Balseca David , Castro Fidel , Velasteguí Benjamín , Gallardo-Andrade José , Montero Francisco
Published: July 2024

The heat transfer and fluid mechanics analysis in agitated vessels is usually performed using the Dittus-Boelter correlation. In this study, we propose the analysis of an agitated vessel with a draft tube through the analysis of dimensionless numbers correlations. The heat transfer and fluid mechanics simulation was conducted using ANSYS Fluent software. The simulation used the Sliding Mesh approach and the SST k-ω turbulent model to capture the vessel's fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena. A grid independence study was conducted by varying the number of time steps to obtain an appropriate time step size for the simulation. The convective heat transfer coefficient, as indicated by the mean values of the Nusselt number, was calculated. The local values along the radial coordinate of the heat transfer surface were also determined. These results provide insights into the distribution of heat transfer rates within the vessel, which can help optimize process efficiency and equipment design. The simulation results were analyzed by varying the c and m coefficients in the Nusselt correlation presented as Nu= c Rem Pr1/3. Furthermore, correlations describing the mean Nusselt number at the bottom and wall of the vessel are presented and compared with existing literature, contributing to advancing knowledge in this field.
Impact of Alcalase Hydrolysis and Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion on the Release of Bioactive Peptides From Erythrina edulis (Chachafruto) Proteins
Authors: Correa Jessica L. , Zapata Jose Edgar , Hernández-Ledesma Blanca
Published: July 2024

Amidst increasing awareness of diet-health relationships, plant-derived bioactive peptides are recognized for their dual nutritional and health benefits. This study investigates bioactive peptides released after Alcalase hydrolysis of protein from chachafruto (Erythrina edulis), a nutrient-rich South American leguminous plant, focusing on their behavior during simulated gastrointestinal digestion. Evaluating their ability to scavenge radicals, mitigate oxidative stress, and influence immune response biomarkers, the study underscores the importance of understanding peptide interactions in digestion. Methods included previous enzymatic hydrolysis with Alcalase to obtain peptides, and results show significant radical scavenging and oxidative stress protection by chachafruto peptides. These findings highlight the potential of chachafruto bioactive peptides in functional foods and nutraceuticals, supporting human health through dietary interventions.