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Pengaruh Source Credibility dan Message Credibility di Tiktok Live Streaming Terhadap Impulsive Buying Behavior
Authors: Rahmataini Putri Nila , Safitri Reza , Prasetyo Bambang Dwi
Published: November 2023

Dalam era pesatnya perilaku pembelian impulsif melalui live streaming shopping, fenomena ini menjadi sorotan utama, terutama di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelajahi apa yang mendorong individu untuk terlibat dalam impulsive buying behavior saat menonton TikTok live streaming. Penelitian ini menggunakan Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) untuk menganalisis peran message credibility sebagai jalur sentral dan source credibility sebagai jalur periferal dalam membentuk perceived persuasiveness dan perilaku pembelian impulsif. Penelitian ini dianalisis menggunakan SEM-PLS dengan pendekatan berbasis jalur untuk menjelaskan karakteristik terkait dengan masing-masing rute. Hasil studi ini mengungkapkan bahwa kedua jalur persuasi, yaitu message credibility sebagai jalur sentral dan source credibility sebagai jalur periferal, memiliki pengaruh signifikan dalam membentuk sikap individu. Namun, hanya jalur periferal yang memengaruhi secara signifikan perubahan perilaku dalam pembelian impulsif. Temuan ini tidak hanya memiliki dampak teoritis pada literatur tentang perdagangan streaming langsung dan ELM, tetapi juga memiliki implikasi praktis yang relevan bagi para profesional di industri perdagangan streaming langsung.
CARACTERÍSTICAS CLÍNICAS DO EFLÚVIO TELÓGENO INDUZIDO PELA INFECÇÃO DE COVID-19: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Mota Raquel de Souza , Gomes Alexandre Braga , Fonseca Arthur Henrique Silva da , Costa Nadine Vitore Barros Chaves , Silva Ana Viviane Herculano Santiago , Oliveira Lucas Pinto de , Nascimento Laura da Silva , Sant’ana Stephanie Brochado , Pereira Andréa Cristina Vale de Souza , Ferreira Tereza Cristina dos Reis
Published: November 2023

Em 2020 a Organização Mundial da Saúde declarou o início da pandemia de COVID-19, um novo coronavírus responsável pelo comprometimento à diversos órgão, incluindo implicações à funções dermatológicas, podendo causar Eflúvio Telógeno, afetando a proliferação de folículos capilares e provocando queda de cabelo difusa. O presente estudo caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa bibliográfica, qualitativa e de natureza descritiva que objetivou investigar as características clínicas do Eflúvio Telógeno induzido pela infecção de COVID-19. Para isso, foram incluídos 13 artigos, de um total de 179 artigos encontrados, que apresentassem discussão sobre o objetivo proposto. A análise dos resultados revelou que mulheres são a maioria dos diagnósticos e que a principal característica é a queda de cabelo intensa, com diminuição da densidade capilar e unidades foliculares vazias, ou com apenas um fio. O estudo também revelou diminuição da espessura em alguns casos e dificuldade para dobrar os cabelos. O tempo médio para o desenvolvimento do Eflúvio Telógeno foi de 2 meses e para a resolução esses tempo foi de 1 a 4 meses.
Machine Learning Modelling of GDP Datasets of Botswana
Authors: - R Sivasamy , - Moseki, K. K , - Makatjane, K , - K.Kelepile
Published: November 2023

The main objective of this paper is to investigate how exogenous variables X= (X1, X2, …, X14) affect the gross domestic product (GDP) of Botswana data (Y) using different multivariate methods such as PCA, linear discriminatory analysis (LDA), factor analysis and other classifiers. Using supervised learning techniques, machine learning models are fitted and performance is monitored against test data, calculating the error between observed Y and predicted Y in each case. The results show 100% accuracy for some classifiers and more than 75% accuracy for some other classifiers.
Navigating The New Normal: Strategies For Business Resilience In A Post-pandemic World
Authors: - Wang Pengchao , - Lu Chenglin , - Liu Mian , - Amiya Bhaumik
Published: November 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant disruptions to the global economy, forcing businesses to adapt and navigate through uncertain times. This article explores strategies for business growth and resilience in the post-pandemic economy. It delves into the challenges faced by businesses, analyses emerging trends, and provides actionable insights to help organizations thrive in the new normal. From embracing digital transformation to prioritizing customer-centric approaches, this article offers valuable guidance for businesses seeking to recover and grow in a rapidly changing economic landscape. The abstract highlights several key strategies for driving business growth and resilience. Firstly, it emphasizes the need for businesses to embrace digital transformation. Adopting technologies such as cloud computing, data analytics, and automation can enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth. Customer-centricity is another critical strategy discussed in the abstract. Understanding evolving customer needs, preferences, and behaviours is essential for tailoring products, services, and experiences. Emphasizing personalized interactions, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and leveraging customer feedback are vital components of a customer-centric approach. Furthermore, the abstract emphasizes the significance of collaboration and partnerships. Engaging with external stakeholders, such as startups, academic institutions, and industry experts, can bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and access to new markets. Risk management and scenario planning are also crucial elements in building resilience. Businesses need to identify and analyse potential risks, develop contingency plans, and regularly reassess their strategies to adapt to changing market dynamics. In addition, the abstract highlights the significance of staying informed about emerging trends and technologies. Regularly monitoring market dynamics and understanding consumer trends can help businesses identify new growth opportunities and stay ahead of the competition.
Sustainable Business Practices: Integrating Environmental and Social Responsibility into Corporate Strategy
Authors: - Wang Pengchao , - Lu Chenglin , - Liu Mian , - Amiya Bhaumik
Published: November 2023

This study makes a valuable contribution to the ongoing scholarly discourse surrounding the incorporation of formal instruments in the management of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and their potential impact on the integration of CSR into corporate strategy. The primary objective of this study is twofold: firstly, to examine the necessity of a significant level of formalization in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in order to achieve a substantial level of integration of CSR into corporate strategy; secondly, to comprehend the functions and contributions of formal CSR instruments in facilitating this integration process. To address the research inquiries, a set of eleven case studies were conducted on prominent multinational corporations that are engaged in business operations within Italy. The findings of the empirical research indicate that there is a strong correlation between a high level of integration and a significant reliance on formalization, although there are notable exceptions to this trend. The observed outcome can be elucidated by the significant contribution of nearly all elements of CSR formalization in facilitating the incorporation of CSR within the broader framework of corporate strategy.
Analysing The Menstrual Protection Method Followed By Young Women In South India
Authors: - Varshini Balasubramanya
Published: November 2023

Menstruation being an important biological milestone in every girl’s life is still considered as taboo in India and women menstruating process is unclean and dirty. The cultural norms and religious practices are the major reasons for women to not follow good menstrual hygiene practices. In India some places restrict women bathing during periods and against the usage of sanitary napkins. The study analyses the presence of usage of hygienic method of menstrual protection among young women of the age 15 to 24 in South India and how some factors like women participation I household decisions, women having assets, bank accounts, employment in cash influence them following menstrual hygiene. As per Census 2011, 19 percent of total female population in India are of the age group 15-24 years. Young women who were financially independent and strong could meet their menstrual needs better than those who lacked those independencies. Though menstrual hygiene has improved positively, there are other issues like the degradable level of the sanitary napkins and tampons and the materials used to make these products. These issues require more attention together along with the present program to raise awareness among young women regarding the importance of menstrual hygiene.
Automation And Digitization Of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam College Libraries: A Study
Authors: - Dr. Duvvu Chakrapani , - Dr. Jillella Syamala Devi , - Miss Vattikulla Jhansee Rani
Published: November 2023

In a digital era there is a tremendous growth of multimedia products and services, so there is need to manage them and disseminate in a wide variety of a formats. The purpose of this paper is to examine the present status of automation and digitization in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Arts College, Science College, Law College and Engineering College libraries and the challenges they pose to effective information delivery. The library professional plays a vital role in management of digital library. The paper makes a more conscious effort on library automation and implementation of digitization policies.
Investigating Damage in Reinforced Concrete Members by Using Vibrating Wire Strain Gauge
Authors: - Hussain Ahmed Sheikh , - Sadam Hussain , - Asad Nadeem , - Muhammad Usman , - Muhammad Usman Hanif
Published: November 2023

Recently the use of vibrating wire strain gauges has increased to find out the damage in a reinforced concrete structure. The assembly and functioning of this acoustic strain gauge are presented. This gauge provides numerous benefits including its sensitivity to measure strain (up to 1micron) and its property of being easily attached on any concrete surface. The gauge apparatus can be made in a lab due to its low cost which gives it an edge over the conventional systems. The gauge was calibrated after considering the variations in temperature.
The purpose of the experimentation was to set up a low-cost vibrating wire strain gauge, calibrate it and use it for static strain damage assessment of a reinforced concrete beam. The strain readings from the vibrating wire strain gauge were cross-checked using a Demec gauge. Discrete Fourier transforms moving window was utilised to analyse the vibration signals specifically the change in natural frequency with respect to time. The gauge setup provided a cheap and accurate way for measuring long-term static strain in reinforced concrete structures. The results are presented and reviewed.
A Study on the Legal Aid Services-Provisions and the Defence Legal Aid Scheme
Authors: - Clara Dcosta
Published: November 2023

India is regarded amongst the top countries in the Asian continent in terms of the recent technological, economic developments. The country with the most population is still striving to get rid of illiteracy which is now a major problem faced by the rural population in the country. Legal Aid Defense Counsel Scheme 2022 FOR PROVIDING LEGAL AID, ASSISTANCE & REPRESENTATION IN CRIMINAL MATTERS IN LINE WITH "PUBLIC DEFENDER SYSTEM" aims to provide legal aid to poor and needy in criminal justice system. The scheme aims at providing legal aid, assistance & representation in criminal matters in LINE with a public defender system. At present, Assigned Counsel System of dispensation of Legal Aid is being followed in India. This will create institutional capacity to effectively provide Legal Aid to poor, needy, and poor in the criminal justice systems. To have a successful legal aid movement in India, the government needs to take appropriate steps by spreading awareness and educating the people about their basic fundamental rights.
HPLC Analysis Of Ethnomedicinal Important Plant Capparis Grandis L.f. From Western Melghat Region (MS) India
Authors: - Nitin A. Khandare
Published: November 2023

The history of plant medicine clearly demonstrated the use of plants as an exemplary source of medicine. India is abundant in biodiversity. India's flora includes approximately 45.000 plant species, the majority of which are medicinally important. The use of medicinal plants dates back to ancient times. The knowledge of medicinal uses of plants from the local region is essential because the majorities of these plants are unknown and are not used in any practice. So, in terms of ethnobotany and ethnomedicine, the botany and medicinal uses of these plants are important.
The Present paper is focus on Ethnomedicinal importance and Phytochemical analysis of Capparis grandis from Western Melghat region of Amravati district Maharashtra. The plant has tremendous ethnomedicinal value. Phytochemical analysis of Capparis grandis was done by using HPLC. It showed the presence of maximum phytoconstituents. The present paper is also focus on the traditional uses of Capparis grandis L.f. among the Korku triable community which are located in Western Melghat region of Amravati disrict, India. The Melghat forest has great diversity in medicinal plants. Local people are aware of medical cures produced from different plant species belonging to various families to treat a wide range of ailments.
A Study on Challenges and Problems of Women Entrepreneurs in Madurai District
Authors: - S.DIVYA , - G.Lakshmi
Published: November 2023

Women- possessed entrepreneurship should be encouraged in any society that aspires to reach a high position of overall development so that women can take advantage of the openings it presents for particular development and profitable growth. The donation of women to business development can be backbone of profitable acceleration. Women’s business power is extensively recognised as a critical element of a heathy frugality because it plays a significant part in the product of new jobs and services and contributes to overall profitable development. Dur to numerous challenges and problems that are present in the business world. The metamorphosis of socio- profitable fabric of Indian society in recent times has bought clear recognition of women in public docket and in achievement of development objects including sweats to promote women entrepreneurship. The presence of women entrepreneurs has increased leading to a change in demographic characteristics of women. The present study was conducted to identify the social and profitable position among the women entrepreneurs as well as the colorful challenges facing by them during the starting and running the business.
Bhdramustadi Churna a Miracle Herb for Dantachala (Tooth Mobility) – A Case Series
Authors: - Nisha Vachhani , - D.B. Vaghela , - R.S. Unadkat
Published: November 2023

Background: Mukha is considered as one of the Nava Dwaras. Danta is one of the Sapta-Anga of Mukha according to Acharya Bhavprakash. Dantchala is one of Danta Roga according to Acharya Vagbhatta. Dantachala is a prevalent oral health issue affecting individuals globally, often leading to discomfort and impaired oral functions. In contemporize science, Dental mobility treatment is non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment, splinting and occlusal adjustment. Acharyas has mentioned local therapies for its management. Material and methods: The study was a consecutive case series on four patients of Dantchala (~tooth mobility). In whom Lepana (~applying paste) with Bhdramustadi Churna (5 gm) mixed with Go-Mutra for 1 hour twice a day, after that Gandusha(~gargles) with Dashamoola Kwatha (5 gm) for 21 days was chosen as main treatment modalities. Here selected patients have History of accidental trauma in respected teeth. Result: Increased keratinization & regeneration of normal gingival tissues and Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial properties, reduction of local inflammation so restoration of normal tissue occurs. Conclusion: The study concluded that after given treatment patient got complete relief. No adverse effect of treatment was observed.
Impact of Training and Development on Organizational Performance: a Mediating Role of Employee Performanceimpact of Training and Development on Organizational Performance: a Mediating Role of Employee Performance
Authors: - NISSAR AHMAD PAUL , - Dr Parvaiz ahmad shah
Published: November 2023

The study aims to examine the impact of training and development on organizational performance, with a mediating role of employee performance. The importance of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices in achieving organizational success has gained recognition, as organizations realize that it is people who drive their performance. However, many companies have not fully embraced HRM practices, including training and development, due to affordability, fear, or a lack of understanding of their value and contribution. The primary objective of HRM is to ensure organizational success through a competitive, competent, and self-motivated workforce. Rigorous HRM practices, particularly training and development, play a vital role in achieving this objective. Extensive research has been conducted to establish the connection between HRM practices and organizational performance, and numerous studies have found positive relationships between them. This study will be investigating the impact of training and development on an organizational performance. Additionally, the study aims to examine the mediating role of employee performance between HRM practices and organizational perceived performance. The findings of this study will be contributing to the existing body of knowledge on HRM practices and their impact on organizational performance. It will provide insights into the significance of training and development in enhancing employee performance and subsequently driving organizational success. The study will also shed light on the mediating role of employee performance in the relationship between HRM practices and organizational perceived performance. By understanding the linkages between training and development, employee performance, and organizational performance, organizations can make informed decisions about the implementation and improvement of HRM practices. Ultimately, this study aims to highlight the importance of effective HRM practices, particularly training, and development, in achieving organizational success in today's competitive business environment.
Economic Trends in the Indian Handmade Paper Industry
Authors: - Ahaan Anand
Published: November 2023

The Handmade paper industry has been an integral part of the Indian economy for centuries. This paper analyses the impact of the Handmade Paper industry, critically examining its contribution to employment, exports, and GDP on the Indian economy. The study discusses the eco-friendly nature of Handmade Paper and also briefs about the various products that can be made from it. Combining both primary as well as secondary data sources, the findings reveal that the Handmade Paper industry provides substantial employment to individuals of diverse skill levels and contributes significantly to India's exports as well as GDP. The study also delves into the challenges faced by the handmade paper industry, such as the high cost of raw materials, lack of access to credit, etc. The study highlights the importance of government policies to support the industry and suggests recommendations for expanding the handmade paper industry in India. Furthermore, this paper emphasizes the historical trajectory of the Industry over the past few decades.
Emerging Challenges of Labour in Small and Medium Towns in India, A Case Study of Betamcherla, Andhra Pradesh
Authors: - M. Reethu Mercy , - Meghnad Saha
Published: November 2023

Small and Medium towns play a critical role in the complex process of urbanisation in India. At present about 40% of the total urban population resides in these towns. Also the towns are self-sustained in nature. In view of it, this paper focuses on the economic scenario in terms of the labour market in a small census town, Betamcherla in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The study intends to identify the various types of engines of economic growth and the structure of the labour market through the types of workforces, their socio-economic scenarios and also the initiatives taken by the government for support of their livelihoods. The paper further focuses on the impact of migration which needs to bring limelight on such settlements.
Disparity of the income measured through Lorenz curves which results in less than 20% of income concentrated with few sections of the people. The study also identifies a shift in the sourcing of labours, which previously shows people from local areas, whereas in the present scenario labours are being outsourced from other states. These fluctuations in the labour sector are analysed to understand the character of these settlements which act autonomous.
The paper suggests these settlements should focus on the labour incentives in the manufacturing sector apart from the primary sector unlike typical Gram Panchayats and the recognition of these as transition centres should be done for required utility and services provisions for the labour and industry.
AI Oriented System to Identify Type of Epilepsy Seizure Using EEG Wave
Authors: - Dr.K.Rama , - Karlakunta Vamshi , - Mikkilineni Pradeep , - Chatla Vinay Kumar
Published: November 2023

For practical purposes, over the past three decades, several methods have been devised to mitigate various anomalies within corrupted EEG data. Nonetheless, there is still no universally acclaimed technique, rendering the field of study both intriguing and challenging. This research delves comprehensively into the identification and elimination of artifacts originating from ocular, muscular, and cardiac sources, offering a detailed analysis of their respective advantages and drawbacks. Furthermore, this investigation encompasses the methodologies employed for comparing real EEG data with simulated counterparts, serving to authenticate their efficacy. The primary focus of this work is twofold: firstly, to establish standardized criteria for the validation of recorded EEG signals in forthcoming studies, and secondly, to amalgamate diverse techniques through multiple processing stages, thereby facilitating the effective eradication of interference stemming from artifacts.
PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIK GURU DALAM MENERAPKAN PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA MELALUI SUPERVISI AKADEMIK DI UPTD SMPN 3 GUGUAK SEMESTER GANJIL T.A 2022/2023
Authors: Ritawati
Published: November 2023

This research aims to discuss and obtain information regarding Increasing Teacher Pedagogical Competence in Implementing Independent Curriculum Learning through Academic Supervision at UPTD SMPN 3 Guguak Odd Semester FY 2022/2023. The type of research carried out is school action research (PTS). This research was conducted at UPTD SMPN 3 Guguak which is located in Kuranji, Guguak VIII Koto, Guguak District, Limapuluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra Province. This research was carried out in the odd semester of the 2022/2023 academic year which started in August 2022. The research subjects were teachers at UPTD SMPN 3 Guguak District who taught 11 people in the class implementing the independent curriculum. The research procedure consists of two cycles with four research stages starting from planning, implementation, observation and reflection. Data collection techniques in this research are interviews, observation and documentation. Data were analyzed using a percentage formula. The research results show that through academic supervision, teachers can improve their pedagogical abilities in implementing independent curriculum learning at UPTD SMPN 3 Guguak in the odd semester of the 2022/2023 academic year. This can be seen from improving the teacher's ability to implement independent curriculum learning from the pre-cycle with LESS grades, increasing to cycle I with ENOUGH grades and rising again to cycle II with GOOD grades.
APLIKASI TEKNIK RELAKSASI BENSON TERHADAP PENGELOLAAN TEKANAN DARAH DAN PSIKOLOGIS PADA LANSIA DENGAN HIPERTENSI
Authors: Ramadhani Dwi Yuniar , Mahundingan Rosari O. , Rukmini Rukmini , Andriani Dewi
Published: November 2023

Introduction &; Aim: Hypertension is a chronic disease, where the sufferer will have an impact on the emergence of health problems, one of which is psychological problems. Patients who have to take medicine daily sometimes experience boredom, sadness, and fear of complications. This activity aims to provide health education and practice Benson's relaxation techniques. Method of Activity: Before the action is carried out, counseling is conducted, namely conducting an initial survey, followed by a time and place contract and then implementation. The media used is a booklet containing hypertension and Benson's relaxation techniques. The methods were lectures, question and answer discussions, and demonstrations and provided Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) questionnaires. Results: Activities were carried out in the RW 4 Kapasan Village and Simokerti Districts obtained 22 elderly people affected by hypertension. The results of depression screening found mild depression in 12 people (55%) before the action and 9 people (41%) with mild depression after the procedure. Likewise, the categorization of stage 1 hypertension was 14 people (64%), and after action 12 people (54.5%). Discussion: Changes experienced by the elderly Benson's relaxation technique can be an alternative as an action to manage blood pressure and psychological elderly with hypertension. This technique is effortless to do independently and can be done on the sidelines.
The Relationship of Maternal Knowledge and Attitude with Basic Immunization Equipment in the Working Area of The Akung City Bandar Lampung Health Center in 2023
Authors: Mustika Ria , Murhan Aprina , Wandini Riska
Published: November 2023

Immunization is an important thing to increase the immunity of children's immunity to various diseases. To determine the relationship of knowledge and attitudes of mothers with the completeness of basic immunization in infants aged 1 year in the working area of the Bakung Bandar Lampung Health Center. This type of research is analytical with cross sectional design. The sample in this study is a mother with a child aged 1 year who lives in the Working Area of the Daffodil Health Center. Sampling techniques in research using simple random sampling techniques. The dependent variable in the study is the completeness of basic immunization and the independent variable in the study is the knowledge and attitude of the mother. The results showed that there is a significant relationship of maternal knowledge with basic immunization (p value= 0.000) and there is a significant relationship of maternal attitudes with basic immunization (p value= 0.000) in children aged 1 year in the Working Area of the Daffodil Health Center. Researchers expect health workers and health facilities to be able to provide clear information about immunization, so that there is no false information received by the public. And it is also expected that all mothers can provide complete basic immunization to their children
Novos saberes para professores que ensinam matemática: a produção curricular e os experts no Brasil (1850-2000)
Authors: Mendes Iran Abreu , Valente Wagner Rodrigues
Published: November 2023

A temática dos experts, muito recente no âmbito dos estudos curriculares, vem ganhando mais e mais interesse dos pesquisadores da Educação Matemática. De início, os primeiros trabalhos apresentados em congressos da área, que mobilizaram o termo, foram vistos com certo desdém, dado o uso cotidiano da palavra expert. Qual seria a importância de evidenciar experts do ensino de matemática? Tal pergunta denota o uso do termo expert para nominar todo aquele que tem um saber abalizado sobre um dado assunto. Fulano é expert em informática; logo, pensa-se: sabe tudo de computadores; Sicrano é expert em vinhos, isto é, trata-se de um sommelier, tem um profundo conhecimento de vinhos; Beltrano é expert sobre ações: acompanha e pode ser consultado sobre o que ocorre com investimentos na Bolsa de Valores... Assim, que sentido teria destacar personagens reconhecidas sobre o ensino de matemática?
Abílio César Borges e a Geometria para professores brasileiros da segunda metade do século XIX
Authors: Fortaleza Francisca Janice dos Santos , Conceição Gabriel Luís da
Published: November 2023

Este texto analisa e discute a expertise, as produções e as ideias pedagógicas elaboradas por Abílio César Borges (1824-1891) e reconhecidas pelo Estado. O Barão de Macahubas, título pelo qual Abílio ficou conhecido, foi um notório personagem envolvido política e pedagogicamente na instrução pública e privada de seu tempo. Sobretudo, destacam-se os novos saberes relacionados ao ensino e a formação de professores. De modo mais específico, intenta-se responder a seguinte questão: que geometria foi proposta por Abílio Borges para professores brasileiros na segunda metade do século XIX, sistematizada na obra Desenho Linear ou Elementos de Geometria Prática Popular? As conclusões revelam os processos e dinâmicas na produção de uma nova geometria expressa na obra analisada, a qual se faz nova no sentido de oferecer aos professores subsídios para o ensino de uma rubrica escolar, mas com características ligadas ao campo disciplinar.
A sistematização de novos saberes matemáticos por Alfredina de Paiva Souza
Authors: Pinheiro Nara Vilma Lima
Published: November 2023

Este artigo tem por objetivo evidenciar a sistematização de novos saberes sobre o ensino de matemática produzidos por Alfredina de Paiva Souza, durante sua atuação como professora do Instituto de Educação do Rio de Janeiro. Para tanto, foram utilizadas como fontes de pesquisas o programa de ensino de Metodologia de Cálculo, as referências nele contida e algumas das produções de Alfredina. O cotejamento dessa documentação evidenciou que ao ser convocada para atuar na formação de professores e realizar investigações científicas na escola primária, Alfredina produziu e sistematizou novos saberes sobre o ensino de matemática. Suas ações pedagógicas resultaram na ênfase da contagem, leitura e escrita dos números antes das operações básicas e rompeu com o ensino e a aprendizagem dos algoritmos canônicos que ocupavam um lugar de destaque no ensino das operações, ao evidenciar diferentes significados para as operações de subtração, multiplicação e divisão.
Lydia Condé Lamparelli em ação como expert: a produção da matemática para o ensino e formação de professores
Authors: Valente Wagner Rodrigues
Published: November 2023

Este texto analisa as ações de Lydia Lamparelli, professora de matemática, uma das responsáveis pela elaboração de referência curricular da década de 1970, no âmbito do que ficou conhecido como Movimento da Matemática Moderna. O artigo orienta-se pela questão: Que novos saberes foram elaborados por meio da expertise de Lydia Lamparelli consolidados na documentação curricular “Guias Curriculares Propostos para as matérias do núcleo comum do ensino do 1º. Grau - Matemática” do estado de São Paulo? Para responder à questão o texto ampara-se teórica e metodologicamente em categorias como expert e expertise, vindas de estudos sócio-históricos. Os resultados obtidos apontam para saberes que recuperam a intenção original do MMM: unificar o ensino de Matemática, levando à inclusão da Teoria dos Conjuntos como linguagem unificadora de toda a Matemática a estar presente na escola elementar. Lamparelli e sua equipe tomaram esse desafio construindo de um lado um novo modo de organização dos conteúdos, iniciando pela Geometria e, mais do que isso, elaborando um tratamento desse ramo matemático pela via dos conjuntos, introduzindo alunos na mobilização da linguagem conjuntista, sem que isso se constituísse, como faziam os livros didáticos em voga, em um capítulo extra, acomodados à organização tradicional do ensino de Matemática.
Comparison of seismic analysis methods within analytical approach
Authors: Goryunov Oleg V.
Published: November 2023

Introduction. In the nuclear power industry, ensuring nuclear and radiation safety is of paramount importance, therefore all aspects that may affect safety are considered in a deterministic and probabilistic approaches.

As part of the safety justification, consideration of earthquakes of various intensity levels is regulated by safety standards. At the same time, the deterministic analysis of the earthquake and the models and calculation methods used are quite well-established, and in the probabilistic way, a relatively large number of different approaches have been developed and used as part of PSA level 1. The results of the evaluation of the conditional probability of failure of system elements, buildings and structures depending on the intensity of seismic impact on the free ground surface of the site depends on the approach used for the calculations.

Aims. To perform a comparative analysis of various methods for constructing a failure probability curve under seismic impact.

Materials and methods. A comparative analysis of the use of various approaches to the construction of a failure curve under seismic impact for a relatively simple case is performed. The results of the calculations showed that the scaling method leads to the most conservative results. The use of linearization methods and the method of moments give more realistic estimates, which can have a positive impact on the results of PSA level 1.

Conclusions. A comparative analysis of some approaches has practical interest and is relevant, since various methods can contribute more than 50% to the core damage frequency, which creates a significant imbalance in the safety of nuclear power plants.
The Influence of Small States on Superpowers
Authors: Bernal Richard L.
Published: November 2023

The dominant school of thought is that the foreign policies of large nations, are – with the exception of symbolic gestures and acts of ‘generosity’ – impervious to the policy priorities of small states. Jamaica, as a matter of historical fact, turns this theory on its head. Bernal, as Jamaica’s ambassador and key strategist, demonstrated a rare mastery of the subtleties, nuances and complexities of Washington, as revealed in the analysis and documentation in the book. He details the ways in which his small nation was able, between 1991 and 2001, to have an indisputable impact on the foreign policy of the world’s sole superpower. This work is an invaluable resource for policymakers, students of international relations, those intrigued by the often maze-like character of US foreign policy formulation, and those curious about the insights and skills that enabled Jamaica to have so clear an impact. Randall Robinson, Professor, Penn State University School of Law With the publication of The Influence of Small States on Superpowers, scholar-practitioner Richard L. Bernal burnishes his well-deserved reputation for being a leading observer of Washington’s great sausage factory: the unruly making of US foreign policy and the complex interplay among clashing domestic and varied foreign interests, most particularly with regard to non-crisis regions. Bernal brilliantly demonstrates his core thesis – that size need not matter, that ambition, brains, and strategy can carry the day – beyond a reasonable doubt.
Aimé Césaire
Authors: Walcott-Hackshaw Elizabeth
Published: November 2023

This brief biography looks at one of the most influential writers from the francophone Caribbean. Aimé Césaire was a poet, playwright and politician, who, along with Léon-Gontran Damas from French Guiana and Léopold Senghor of Senegal, founded the Negritude movement in the 1930s. The men had come together as young black students in Paris at a time when the French capital had become the locus of ideas on black identity and pan-Africanism. The Negritude movement called for a cultural awakening of African heritage, a rejection of Western ideology that inherently saw blacks as inferior to whites, and a reclamation of what it meant to be black. Césaire’s first major and most famous poetic work, Cahier d’un retour au pays natal (Notebook of a Return to My Native Land), explored the contours of this African heritage and his complex identity as a black man born under French rule on the Caribbean island of Martinique. Throughout his long political career, which lasted for most of his life, Césaire fought not only for his own people but for those who had been wronged by vestiges of colonial regimes. This book is an exploration of Césaire’s life in his never-ending decolonizing battle.
Derek Walcott
Authors: Baugh Edward
Published: November 2023

This succinct account the life of Nobel laureate Derek Walcott focuses on his development as poet, playwright and man of the theatre: director, producer, teacher. Friends and colleagues who figured in his career are recalled. The importance of his native St Lucia and family influences in the shaping of his creativity and his view of the world are highlighted, as these evolved in synergy with his receptivity to the poetry and theatre of the wider world. In this evolution, the tensions and complex nuances of the concept “home” are seen as an informing factor. The story points to Walcott’s seminal contribution to the emergence of Caribbean literature, with his response to the region’s colonial history as a central factor.
Endless Education
Authors: Campbell Carl C.
Published: November 2023

Endless Education is the first comprehensive study of education in Trinidad and Tobago during the long thirty-year regime of the People's National Movement (PNM), from 1956 to 1986. Carl Campbell focuses on the efforts by Williams and the PNM to use education as an instrument of postcolonial nation building, and the consequent tensions and conflicts between him and the churches, between 'creoles' and Indians, and between Tobago and Trinidad. His study concludes that the goal of national integration through education eluded the planners, and that diversity, not unity, characterized the education system. Significantly, Campbell finds that as in many other facets of national life, only partial and incomplete decolonization was attained in education. This study is useful as a source book in schools, colleges and at the University of the West Indies. Readers who reside outside of the Caribbean and who want to know more about the social history of one of the most important English-speaking Caribbean islands should find this book of more than passing interest. This is the companion volume to Campbell's The Young Colonials: A Social History of Education in Trinidad and Tobago 1834-1939 (The University of the West Indies Press, 1996).
The Pen and the Pan
Authors: Cope Robyn
Published: November 2023

The Pen and the Pan: Food, Fiction and Homegrown Caribbean Feminism(s) is a comparative study of food imagery in contemporary fiction by Guadeloupeans Maryse Condé and Gisèle Pineau, Haitian Edwidge Danticat, and Trinidadians Lakshmi Persaud and Shani Mootoo. Robyn Cope’s key contention is that the past quarter century of Caribbean culinary fiction engenders the Caribbean freedom struggle in two senses of the word: first, by imbuing the history of that struggle with gender sensitivity and specificity; second, by dreaming up a new kind of creative, coalitional Caribbean freedom struggle. Cope reads food imagery in Caribbean women’s writing not only for what it can teach us about the colonizer-colonized binary, but also in order to gain insight into power dynamics within the Caribbean itself – between generations, ethnic and racial groups, religious and political affiliations, social classes and sexual identities, and most especially between women. Cope’s approach, part of the exciting new field of literary food studies, aims to recover stories that cannot be told without food. By reading these works with and against one another, Cope honours the great geographic, linguistic, ethnic, racial, political and social diversity of twentieth- and twenty-first-century Caribbean women’s experiences with oppression and resistance. At the same time, her reading teases out Caribbean women’s common longing for affirming coalition, symbolized by commensality, that liberates without collapsing difference. In The Pen and the Pan, the shared meal and the shared struggle go hand in hand.
Education for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean
Authors: Down Lorna , Ferguson Therese
Published: November 2023

Education for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean: Pedagogy, Processes and Practices offers a unique perspective on educational approaches to creating a sustainable world. Lorna Down and Therese Ferguson complement their theoretical discussions with practical, “real world” engagements. Case studies and current research ground teaching and learning for sustainability and enable diverse communities of learners, inside and outside of classrooms, to transform their societies. With its emphasis on the crucial role of education for the transformation to a peaceful, just, inclusive and environmentally sustainable world, this book is a valuable resource for students, lecturers and researchers working in education for sustainable development across disciplines. It also is a significant text for those working in community-based, non-governmental and intergovernmental fields. Education for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean: Pedagogy, Processes and Practices effectively addresses global sustainable development goals, the challenges of the climate crisis, environmental degradation, and social and economic injustices. In exploring and critically examining educational approaches to revisioning and transforming humanity’s relationships with self, others and the environment, Down and Ferguson distil what it means to educate for sustainability and to educate for the care and respect for all of life.
Envisioning Caribbean Futures
Authors: Meeks Brian
Published: November 2023

Employing critical analysis of Caribbean intellectual thought and of the postcolonial political economy, this book proposes a manifesto for the future. It suggests a form of participatory reorganization without, necessarily, dismantling the fundamentals of formal democratic organization.
Ties that Bind
Authors: Jemmott Jenny M.
Published: November 2023

Ties That Bind signals a shift from the traditional focus by historians of the family on family forms and structure and instead assesses the relationships and interactions within black family networks in the landscape of post-slavery Jamaica. Chronicled throughout this book are the issues that were intrinsic to the freed people’s notion of family well-being, including the need to reconstitute members separated by slavery, attainment of secure shelter, access to land and education for their children, assertion of parental control, autonomy over family labour and liberty, and reclaiming the dignity and personhood of family members. Presented here is evidence that challenges several stereotypical misrepresentations of the attitudes which blacks had towards their families. The book is replete with cases of black mothers and fathers, who by dint of their own persistence and sacrifice ensured that their children had access to health care and education, thereby challenging contemporary stereotyping of black parents as irresponsible and neglectful. In today’s context, when social researchers are still focused on trying to find the “invisible and marginal” black male, the work presents abundant evidence of male activism on behalf of family and locates him as significant and central in his familial roles. Irrespective of challenges facing the family, the fact that so many black Jamaicans engaged in some form of family advocacy in the worst of times, as well as in the best of times, affirms the endurance of the ties that bind, a theme central to this work.
A Novel Banana Fiber Reinforced Green Composite from Maleated Castor Oil and Linseed Oil
Authors: S. H. Kumarage  , P. I. Godakumbura  , M. A. B. Prashantha
Published: November 2023

In recent decades, the consumerist society has recognized the consequences of petrochemicals, hence the interest of scientists has been drawn toward renewable products obtained from biological sources. In this study a novel biocomposite with the use of the least chemicals was fabricated by crosslinking maleated castor oil (MACO) and linseed oil (LO) by free radical polymerization, using benzoyl peroxide (BPO) as the free radical initiator. The significance of this study is that the polymer matrix is derived entirely from vegetable oils with slight modifications. Banana fibers are one of the strongest natural fibers that may be taken from the banana pseudo-stem that is discarded after the fruit is harvested. To convert this post-harvest waste into a value-added product, NaOH-treated banana fibers were used as the reinforcement for the developed composite. The characterization of the fibers and the composites was carried out by performing Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-Ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Dynamic mechanical analysis, tensile and compressive stress analysis, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric (TG)/derivative thermogravimetric (DTG) and thermal conductivity analysis. Composites were also analyzed for their water absorptivity and chemical resistivity. The influence of varying banana fiber weights on the composite’s mechanical strength was investigated using a dual cantilever flexural test. It revealed that the composite’s strength increased with increasing fiber content until 50% (w/w) and then dropped as the fiber content increased further. The maximum tensile strength of the optimum composite was 16.92 ± 4.70 Megapascal (MPa) and the composite was resistant against a compressive force of 4,500 kN without any fractures. The composites’ water absorptivity and chemical resistivity tests revealed that increasing the fiber content enhanced the composites'swelling. The composite was acidic and saline water resistant, but not alkaline solution resistant. Additionally, the thermal conductivity measurements of the composite showed that the composite is a thermal insulator. The composite with 50% (w/w) fiber load, 20% (w/w) BPO, 10% (w/w), LO and 20% (w/w) MACO exhibited the best overall performances.
Analisis Solusi Persamaan Diferensial Fraksional Riccati Menggunakan Metode Variasi Parameter dan Metode Dekomposisi Kamal
Authors: Ellena Siti Aizal Yasni , Johansyah Muhamad Deni , Napitupulu Herlina
Published: November 2023

Persamaan diferensial adalah suatu persamaan yang melibatkan turunan dari satu atau lebih variabel terikat terhadap satu atau lebih variabel bebas. Berdasarkan bentuk fungsi, pangkat, dan koefisiennya, persamaan diferensial diklasifikasikan menjadi linear dan tak linear. Pada umumnya, persamaan diferensial berorde bilangan asli, namun dengan adanya studi terkait kalkulus fraksional, berkembanglah persamaan diferensial berorde pecahan yang disebut Persamaan Diferensial Fraksional (PDF). Salah satu bentuk PDF tak linear adalah PDF Riccati. Banyak metode yang telah digunakan untuk menyelesaikan PDF Riccati, diantaranya adalah Metode Variasi Parameter (VPM) dan Metode Dekomposisi Kamal. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mencari solusi hampiran PDF Riccati menggunakan kedua metode tesebut, kemudian dilakukan analisis perbandingan berdasarkan Mean Absolute Error (MAE) untuk mengetahui metode yang lebih akurat. Dalam penelitian ini diambil dua bentuk permasalahan PDF Riccati. Selanjutnya, kedua bentuk masalah tersebut dicari solusi hampirannya sampai iterasi ketiga dan disimulasikan lebih lanjut dengan grafik menggunakan Maple 18 sampai iterasi kelima. Berdasarkan analisis perbandingan, solusi hampiran PDF Riccati dari kedua bentuk yang diperoleh menggunakan VPM lebih akurat dibandingkan dengan Metode Dekomposisi Kamal.