bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH METODE PEMBELAJARAN SMALL GROUP ORAL LANGUAGE TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERBAHASA ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Sari Deangga Mayang , Farida Farah
Published: April 2022

Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the development of language proficiency of early childhood and the influence of small group oral language learning methods to the language proficiency of early childhood at Pos Paud Rosalia Malang. This study uses a quasi-experimental research design, with one-group pretest-posttest design. The instrument used was a questionnaire language skills of early childhood 4-5 years, while the small group oral language learning modules used to provide treatment. All members of the population of 27 pupils used as research subjects . The data obtained, were analyzed using test of Paired Samples T-Test. The results showed that the Sig. (2-tailed) was 0.000 <0.05. It can be concluded that there is influence of small group oral language learning methods to increase language proficiency in early childhood. Future studies are expected to conduct further research with different techniques of oral language, research designs as well as wider number of subjects.

Keywords: early childhood, small group oral language learning method, language proficiency.

Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilaksanakan untuk mengetahui perkembangan kemampuan berbahasa anak usia dini dan pengaruh metode pembelajaran small group oral language terhadap kemampuan berbahasa anak usia dini di POS PAUD Rosalia. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan penelitian eksperimen-semu, dengan desain one-group pretest-postest design. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah angket kemampuan berbahasa anak usia dini 4-5 tahun, sedangkan modul pembelajaran small group oral language digunakan untuk memberikan perlakuan. Semua anggota populasi sebanyak 27 murid dijadikan subjek penelitian. Data yang diperoleh, dinalisis menggunakan uji beda Paired Sampels T-Test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai Sig. (2-tailed) adalah 0,000 < 0,05. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh metode pembelajaran small group oral language terhadap peningkatan kemampuan berbahasa pada anak usia dini. Penelitian selanjutnya diharapkan dapat melakukan penelitian lanjutan dengan teknik oral language yang berbeda, desain penelitian yang berbeda serta jumlah subjek yang lebih luas

Kata kunci: anak usia dini, metode pembelajaran small group oral language, kemampuan berbahasa anak usia dini
Impactos ambientales en la producción de panela en la parroquia de Pacto del Distrito Metropolitano de Quito
Authors: González Campaña Patricio Javier , Zúñiga Cabrera Diana Carolina
Published: April 2022

La parroquia de Pacto es considerada la capital de la panela. La población depende económicamente de la ganadería y de la agricultura, en la cual se destaca el cultivo de la caña de azúcar. La producción de panela a partir del jugo de caña es el principal producto de la parroquia, una gran parte de su producción se consume en el país y también se exporta a Colombia, Francia, Italia y España. El proceso de producción beneficia económicamente a la población, sin embargo, algunas de sus acciones generan impactos al ambiente. Este sector presenta problemas tecnológicos que inciden directamente en el proceso de producción, la rentabilidad y la sostenibilidad económica. Los principales problemas ambientales están relacionados con la afectación de aguas superficiales y subterráneas, la flora y fauna terrestre y la salud de los trabajadores. El principal impacto positivo es la generación de empleo en la población del sector. La necesidad de que la población pueda utilizar sus recursos naturales de forma sustentable hace prioritario el conocimiento de los impactos que generan sus actividades. En este trabajo se identificaron los principales impactos ambientales en la producción de panela y se proponen medidas como parte de un plan de manejo ambiental para reducir los impactos.
Factors associated with relapse among mentally ill patients attending military mental health clinics
Authors: Zubi Arafat khalaf Yousef , Hasan Al-jarrah Laith Taye , Mohammed Al-Alwan Malik Mansour , Tahseen Swalmeh Wafaa , Salem Habarneh Abeer Fayez
Published: April 2022

Objectives: To assess the prevalence and factors contributing to relapse among mentally ill patients attending military mental health clinics. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted on patients attending military mental health clinics at King Hussein Medical City, Princes Aisha Center, Prince Hashim Hospital and Prince Rashid Hospital. Socio-demographic data questionnaire, internalized stigma of mental illness scale (ISMI), medication adherence scale (MMAS-8), the list of threatening events questionnaire (LTE-Q), oslo’s three items social support scale (OSSS-3) and the alcohol, smoking, and substance involvement screening test (ASSIST-3.0) were utilized for data collection.  Data were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 22. Results: A total of 311 patients with mental illnesses were included in the study. Prevalence of relapse was 37.3%.  Relapse was significantly associated with unemployment (OR = 1.84, 95% CI: 0.92 - 2.63), duration of diagnosis more than 5 years (OR = 2.42, 95% CI: 1.39 – 3.73), severe internalized stigma (OR = 3.12, 95% CI: 1.75 – 4.87) and low adherence to medication (OR = 2.14, 95% CI: 1.54 – 3.89). Conclusion: Around one third of the study participants had relapsed. Unemployment, duration of diagnosis more than 5 years, severe internalized stigma and low adherence to medication were significant predictors for relapse. Researchers suggest the need for future interventional studies focused on modifiable predictors of relapse such as stigma, employment, and medication adherence.
The Implementation of the Latest Curriculum in Indonesia: Perspectives and Challenges
Authors: Werdiningsih Dyah , Sunismi.  , Imron Azami Mochamad
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study consists of two main discussions namely how the perception of lecturers on optimizing the implementation of MBKM and how the perception of lecturers on the mechanism for granting the equivalent of MBKM in study program curriculum. The research design was carried out using data from SPADA DIKTI and 309 lecturers from University of Islam Malang as a respondent of this study and analyzed using SPSS 16 version. Descriptive quantitative was used as a research method to deeply describe about data. The result showed that lecturers have positive perception about the implementation of MBKM at University of Islam Malang regarding with the existence of similar program of MBKM, published MBKM curriculum and the involvement of lecturers in preparing the implementation of MBKM. Further, the majority lecturers already know the mechanism of how to equivalent the credits of MBKM program towards their study programs curriculum by choosing structured forms.
The Effect of Gymnastics on the Quality of Life of the Elderly at the Social Rehabilitation Center for the Elderly in North Maluku Province
Authors: Ramli Muhammad  , Fatmah M.Saleh  , Arini Krisnawati
Published: April 2022

Old age or old age is not a disease, but this condition can cause social problems. At the time of entering old age, body functions can no longer function properly, so the elderly need a lot of help in carrying out their life activities. Not to mention the various diseases that accompany the condition of the elderly that make them need extra attention from the people around them. Sports activities will help the body stay fit and fresh because it trains bones to stay strong, encourages the heart to work optimally, and helps eliminate free radicals that roam the body, in other words, have good physical fitness if the heart and blood circulation are good so that the whole body can run. Its function for a long time. Elderly exercise is a series of tone movements that are regular, directed and planned in the form of physical exercise that affects the physical exercise of the elderly. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of elderly exercise on the quality of life of the elderly at the Social Institution for the Social Rehabilitation of the Elderly in North Maluku Province. Pre-experimental research design. The design used in this study is a one group pretest-posttest design with control group. In the independent statistical test the sample T test at the time after the intervention was given, it showed that the p-value (0.000) <0.05, which means that there is a difference in the average quality of life of the elderly between those who do exercise accompanied by an instructor and those who are not accompanied by an instructor. There is an effect of elderly exercise on the quality of life of the elderly.
An Exposition of the Cognitive Problems in Rescher’s Coherentist Truth Criteriology
Authors: Raphael Etuk Anthony
Published: April 2022

Perhaps the most influential proposals in the recent literature on the problem of truth in epistemology is Rescher’s version of the coherence theory of truth. Daring to save the theory from sinking under the weights of traditional criticisms, Rescher adopts an approach that differs significantly from the traditional way of presenting the theory: He departs from the traditional definitional emphasis to the criterial route in determining truth under coherence considerations; and advances the process of validating coherence on pragmatic grounds. Adopting the expository, analytic and critical approaches of study, this paper takes a critical look at Rescher’s rebranded coherence theory of truth. It concludes with the view that, though Rescher’s theory exhibits some epistemic merits, yet due to certain inherent cognitive problems, it does not meet the demands of rational success either in justifying the coherence theory or resolving the problem of truth in epistemology.
FARMERS' PERSPECTIVES ON THE ROLE OF SPECIAL EFFORT PROGRAM EXTENDERS (UPSUS) IN NORTH TIMOR DISTRICT
Authors: Falo Marsianus
Published: April 2022

One of the districts participating in the Special Efforts (Upsus) program for Rice, Corn and Soybeans (Pajale) in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is North Central Timor (TTU) district, especially in Insana sub-district. In order to realize the optimal management of the implementation of the Upsus program, it is necessary for the participation of extension workers in facilitating farmers to increase their knowledge, attitudes and skills in terms of farmer capacity. This study aims to explore the farmer's perspective on the role of extension workers as educators, facilitators, consultants, dynamists, motivators, organizers, and evaluators as well as the factors that influence the implementation of the role of extension workers in facilitating the management of the Upsus Program implementation in TTU District. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively, namely the data obtained were tabulated and then processed with qualitative analysis, namely the technique of examining data derived from the views that were in the minds of the people (informants) which included three streams of activities simultaneously, namely data reduction (data reduction), data presentation (data reduction), and data presentation (data reduction). display), and drawing conclusions (conclusion drawing/verivication), which is supported by the Nvivo 12 analysis tool. The research location was chosen purposively (deliberately) that was determined by researchers in Insana District because it has a Farmer Group that has been carrying out Upsus activities for corn plants since 2015. The results showed that the farmers' perspective on the role of extension workers focused on technical assistance in corn cultivation and growing farmer groups as educators, facilitators, consultants, and dynamists in the medium category, while motivators, organizers, and as evaluators were in the low category. The factors identified that influence the activity of the role of the extension worker in TTU District are: the competence of the extension worker to carry out the duties and functions of the extension, the motivation of the extension worker and the orientation of the extension institution.
Factors Affecting Teachers’ Technological Methodologies, Practices and Teaching Performance: A Descriptive Analysis
Authors: Fantilagan Vilma
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study is to identify and describe the factors affecting teachers' technological methodologies, practices, and teachers’ teaching performance in Baliwasan Senior High School- Stand-Alone this school year 2020-2021. The study employs a checklist to determine the quantitative outcome of the given data. The findings revealed that factors affecting technological methodologies in terms of resources, teachers' experience with ICT, and teaching strategies were highly affected and at a high level for digital resources, online classes, and ICT integrations. In contrast, the results for internet connection and ICT integration were moderately affected and at a moderate level, respectively.
Development Of Auditor Competency Standard Models
Authors: Miftahul Hidayat Mohammad , Dedi Purwana  , Agung Darmawan Buchdadi
Published: April 2022

The government's internal audit is directed at building commitments in order to create good governance and clean government. The audit program aims to assess the credibility of the management's accountability report on organizational responsibilities. Auditors must be objective and selective in conducting assessments and must be able (competent) and earnest in carrying out their duties. To ensure the objectivity of the evaluation, the auditor must be independent of the auditee (the party being audited), both personally and organizationally, and to ensure his ability, the auditor must have broad and comprehensive knowledge in auditing. As well as an adequate understanding of the area being audited. With the support of good planning, standardized audit stages, and active supervision, it can show the accuracy of task execution.
Behavioural Finance –A study on its Bases and Paradigms
Authors: Sharma Dhruva Jyoti , Sarma Dr. Nripendra Narayan
Published: April 2022

Traditionally rational models have been chosen in the field of economics and finance. Experimental psychology has provided the behavioural insights in finance and economics. Behavioural finance is a new field which explains the economic decisions of people. It is a field which combines behavioural and cognitive psychological theories with conventional economics and Finance. In this paper efforts have been made to provide a framework for the concept related to the behavioural finance. Review of literature is carried out so that different dimensions and views regarding behavioural finance can be understood. Theories, models and studies which try to complement behavioural finance studies are also discussed. New frontiers and approaches that can be adopted for further studies are discussed and it may help to provide a conceptual framework for future studies. Key Words: Behavioural Finance, Theories, Models, Conceptual Framework
The Effect of Accountability on Performance of National Water and Sewerage Corporation in Uganda
Authors: Abas Olwol Jasper , Byamukama Mpora Eliab , Newton Kayongo Isaac , Tukundane Benson
Published: April 2022

The paper confirms that the effect of accountability on performance of national water and sewerage corporation in Uganda. Accountability can increase performance of an organization through implementing mechanisms which improve performance of individuals in those organizations. Such mechanisms include performance appraisals and specification of duties and responsibilities for each individual employee. The study was guided by objective to examine the effect of accountability on performance of national water and sewerage corporation in Uganda.
The study adopted a descriptive correlational and cross-sectional survey design, involving mainly a quantitative approach and supplemented with a qualitative approach. The model is statistically significant, implying that all the three constructs of accountability taken together significantly affect performance of NWSC (F=64.119, sig. = 0.000). These results imply that, there are many other factors which influence performance of NWSC, other than accountability. According to the findings of this study, components like transparency significantly improve performance of an organization. In order to improve accountability and eventually the performance of the entire organization, management should put more emphasis on implementation of the control environment component of internal controls.
Female Self-affirmation and Self-fulfilment in Nwapa’s One is Enough (1981)
Authors: Sene Abdou
Published: April 2022

The portrayal of women in most African male-authored novels which appeared before and after the independences, frustrated many African female intellectuals. The latter considered that some African men writers have not presented a fair image of women in their writings. For them, they have marginalised and relegated women to second-class citizens. Thus, these female intellectuals set out in their turn to write literary texts in which they correct what they considered to be shortcomings in African male writings. Among these women writers stands out Flora Nwapa who deals in One is Enough (1981) with issues such as gender, sexuality, tradition, postcolonialism, modernity, culture, sociology, psychology and materialism in Nigerian society in particular and African societies in general. Leaning on African feminism, postcolonialism, sociology and psychology as theories, this article analyses female self-fulfilment and self-affirmation in One is Enough. In this perspective, the paper zeroes in on the awareness-raising about women’s right to defend their opinion and physical integrity. It also sheds light on the possibility for women to find fulfilment outside marriage.
The influence of Socio-Political Factors on Public Policies for the Supply of Drinking Water in the North-Cameroon Region.
Authors: Ngouo Pascal , Ndjouma Wedjou Maurice
Published: April 2022

Access to drinking water is today an international emergency because of multiple challenges such as the management of the Covid-19 crisis, global warming, the protection of biodiversity, etc. According to UNICEF, the lack of access to water remains the leading cause of death in the world. Faced with this challenge, Cameroon has committed its DSCE to continue its reforms to improve the management of water resources and the implementation of drinking water supply programs throughout the country. Tested by the facts and despite many investments in this sector, the lack of access to drinking water is still glaring among our populations and in particular that of the Sahelian region of the North. Our study aims to explore the influence of socio-political factors in the supply and distribution of drinking water through wells and boreholes in the department of Mayo-Louti. Based on an inductive approach and using the qualitative research method, it is underpinned by the ontology of heuristic subjectivity. The sample is structured in 4 focus groups of 3 respondents each which give a total of 12 participants. These foci are the female, the community leaders, the youth, and the policymakers. However, the sample size is determined theoretically by the saturation point following the principles of grounded theory and the data is analyzed using the process of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The study shows the influence of determinants such as drought, demography, housing development, partisan politics, and health on the policy of supply and distribution of drinking water in the community of Mayo-Louti. Furthermore, the research work proposes an inclusive and sustainable model for setting the agenda for water points which is based on the ethical collaboration of all stakeholders in a process of development education.
Conjunctival suture internal or external knotting in strabismus surgery: effect on healing and comfort
Authors: GÜREZ Ceren , HÜSEYİNHAN Zahid , GÖKYİĞİT Birsen
Published: April 2022

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of the conjunctival suture tied internally and externally on patient comfort and suture dissolution in the postoperative period in patients who underwent symmetrical strabismus surgery.
Methods: In 50 patients who underwent surgery in the Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital Strabismus Unit, the conjunctiva was closed by tying the conjunctival suture externally in the right eye and internally tying the left eye. Absorbable 8/0 polyglactin suture was used for conjunctival suturing in all patients. Pain, itching, tearing and, discomfort sensations of the patients were questioned and a slit-lamp examination for conjunctival inflammation and dissolution of the suture were evaluated on the postoperative 1st day, 1st week, 1st month, and 6th weeks.
Results: Twenty-two patients were female and 28 were male. The mean age of the patients was 7.24 ± 4.83 (range: 4-17) years. When the pain, stinging and discomfort of the patients were questioned, 46% of the patients stated that they felt more comfortable in the left eye on the 1st and 10th days, while 48% of the patients stated that they were equal in both eyes. When we evaluated the melting of the suture and conjunctival redness, it was observed that the suture in the left eye was melted prematurely at a rate of 40% and, the conjunctival redness resolved early in the first month. There were equal pain and redness in both eyes at a rate of 54%.
Conclusions: In strabismus surgery, the closure of the conjunctiva by tying the suture internally is thought to increase patient comfort in the postoperative period.
A influência do funcionalismo de Durkheim nas escolas técnicas industriais brasileiras (1946-1961)
Authors: Bordignon Talita
Published: April 2022

Durante o nacional-desenvolvimentismo (1945-1964), abastecer o mercado com mão de obra qualificada fez-se necessário. Para tanto, as elites locais se articularam com os Estados Unidos para garantir financiamento às escolas. A gerência dos recursos coube à Comissão Brasileiro-Americana de Educação Industrial (CBAI), que publicou um periódico mensal para divulgar os feitos dos acordos bilaterais: o Boletim da CBAI divulgou textos sobre a pedagogia adotada para a formação de cidadãos-trabalhadores que se ajustassem ao meio. O objetivo aqui é refletir sobre a influência da teoria sociológica de Émile Durkheim veiculada pelo periódico, articulada à prática pedagógica dos escolanovistas, tendo o método funcionalista como justificativa para uma sociedade dividida em classes. Do ponto de vista do materialismo histórico e dialético, o texto procura contribuir com as reflexões sobre as implicações da Pedagogia escolanovista na vida social e cotidiana do trabalhador nesse período, sugerindo outras alternativas metodológicas para esse ramo de ensino. A análise indica que as propostas centradas na omnilateralidade são mais interessantes por garantirem resultados condizentes com sociedades harmoniosas e igualitárias, tal como na proposta da Pedagogia Histórico-Crítica de Saviani.
A redefinição da gestão escolar a partir da concessão de bonificações docentes
Authors: Estormovski Renata Cecilia , Silveira Carmem Lucia Albrecht da
Published: April 2022

Desde a década de 1990, multiplicaram-se no país instrumentos avaliativos aplicados por âmbitos externos à escola sob o argumento de mensurar sua qualidade. Estabelecendo comparações e rankings, tais ferramentas passaram a ser utilizadas para premiar ou punir professores e escolas, que tiveram o trabalho pedagógico vinculado ao sucesso ou ao fracasso nos testes aplicados. O objetivo deste estudo, nesse sentido, é analisar as alterações realizadas no plano de carreira do magistério de uma rede municipal de ensino para inserir, como ferramentas de bonificação docente, os resultados de uma avaliação discente. A partir disso, fazendo uso de uma análise documental, reflete-se sobre como a gestão da escola desvincula-se de objetivos singulares e sociais para se adaptar a demandas macrodefinidas e se tornar instrumento de reprodução de interesses economicistas. Utilizam-se como referenciais autores como Dale (2010), Thoenig (2006), Esquinsani e Dametto (2018) e Freitas (2012), que são discutidos em relação aos artefatos legais selecionados por meio da hermenêutica-dialética. Com a análise, identifica-se que, no caso em questão, o anseio do poder público em solucionar a problemática da qualidade da educação resultou em um processo avaliativo que responsabiliza os docentes, direcionando a gestão escolar para o estímulo à obtenção de recompensas profissionais individuais, contrariando preceitos democráticos.
Ensino remoto emergencial: as dificuldades na perspectiva de mães e mães-professoras
Authors: Niels Karla Menezes Lopes , Sales Rita de Cássia Mendonça , Pereira Gabriela Moysés , Curanishi Fernanda Tonholi Sasso
Published: April 2022

A pandemia provocada pela covid-19 em 2020 provocou intensas mudanças no cenário social. Uma das áreas mais afetadas foi a educação, em especial a educação básica, que, sem preparo, foi da modalidade presencial à remota. Para entender como as dificuldades enfrentadas são distintamente percebidas pelas mães, mães-professoras e seus filhos durante o ensino remoto emergencial (ERE), empreendeu-se uma pesquisa de opinião, entre os meses de junho e julho de 2020, com 395 mulheres brasileiras cujos filhos estão em idade escolar, a fim de entender os impactos do início do ERE para esse grupo. Evidentemente, diferenciamos dentre as mães que compõem a amostra aquelas que exercem a docência, as quais denominamos “mães-professoras”, a fim de pontuar as diferenças entre o que cada uma dessas realidades sofreu com a experiência do ERE. Os resultados demonstram que com a prática do ensino remoto as mães tiveram que se desdobrar para auxiliar os filhos nas atividades escolares, o que provocou grande exaustão física, mental e emocional, sobretudo para as mulheres que têm mais de um filho, que trabalham fora ou que exercem o magistério. Ainda, a faixa etária dos discentes revela crianças e adolescentes entre 2 e 13 anos, que, sem preparação prévia, deixaram subitamente os espaços escolares aos quais pertenciam e tiveram que continuar as aulas de forma remota. Conclui-se que, embora não haja culpados, o processo de ensino-aprendizagem ao longo de 2020 deixou de ser um todo para tornar-se algo fragmentado, por vezes sem rumo certo, cujas consequências para os sujeitos envolvidos ainda não são claras.
Os temas transversais na Base Nacional Comum Curricular: da legislação à prática
Authors: Vieira Kelmara  Mendes , Klein Leander  Luiz , Denardin Adriele  Carine Menezes , Linke Denise Doná , Mesquita Lediane Ferreira
Published: April 2022

Os temas transversais na Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) objetivam que os estudantes aprendam temas relevantes para o exercício da cidadania e a vida em sociedade. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a percepção dos docentes sobre os desafios e as dificuldades de implantação dos temas. O questionário desenvolvido, além do conteúdo de perfil, apresenta questões que avaliam a percepção sobre a BNCC, a confiança e a experiência no ensino dos temas transversais, as dificuldades de implementação e os resultados obtidos. Como técnicas de análise foram utilizadas estatísticas descritivas e análise fatorial exploratória. Para a maioria dos docentes, a implantação vem seguindo os prazos legais, mas ainda há necessidade da realização de treinamentos e de melhorias na estrutura escolar. Entre os temas com maior inexperiência estão os relacionados com economia e educação financeira e fiscal. Quanto aos resultados e à percepção dos professores sobre o desempenho dos alunos, os entrevistados afirmaram que o desempenho dos alunos é semelhante ao de outras temáticas. É necessário um esforço dos gestores públicos na preparação da comunidade escolar para os novos desafios dos temas transversais.
Plant Metabolism during Water Deficit Stress: A Review
Authors: Khanna Suruchi M.
Published: April 2022

Water deficit stress is one of the chief abiotic stresses adversely affecting plant endurance leading serious effects on plant metabolism. Depending upon strength and duration of water deficit conditions, plants adjust a series of physiological, cellular and molecular mechanisms aiming a correct stress response. Some of the responses of plants to water stress include decreased growth and development and hence decrease in fresh biomass, decreased content of chlorophyll and hence the decreased rate of photosynthesis, decrease in leaf relative water content (RWC) and increased accumulation of osmolytes like proline, sucrose, soluble carbohydrates, etc. Several enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism seem to play a role in the multi-layered response of plants to water deficiency. Glycolysis is a central metabolic pathway that provide elasticity when production of energy for existence is confronted and is modulated to establish a novel homeostasis under stress conditions in plants. Evidence for the participation of glycolytic genes, proteins and enzymes in response to stress is established by the fact that their expression is deeply affected by exposure of plant tissues to environmental stresses such as drought. Keeping in mind the importance of glycolytic pathway during stress conditions in plants, the impact of the drought stress on plant glycolysis is the subject of current review. In addition, plant physiology and carbohydrate metabolism under drought stress are also discussed.
Integrating Big Data Analytics, Systems Thinking and Viable Systems Approach Towards a Shift from Individual to Collective Intelligence and Collective Knowledge Systems
Authors: Armenia Stefano , Loia Francesca
Published: April 2022

The growing complexity of social systems and the fast technology evolution make central the role of innovative information technologies in complex organisations geared towards collective intelligence processes among the various social actors and analytical tools. These are able to foster participants’ knowledge, manage the feedback through a holistic approach and, hence, shift organisations from a plurality of voices to an interactive intelligence representing the ultimate identity of the organisation itself. In this regard, this paper aims to offer a model for managing external and internal knowledge to support the viability of the organisation (system) in the longer term. The study adopts the interpretative lens provided by Systems Thinking, System Dynamics and Viable System Approach (vSa) to investigate the challenging domain of knowledge and information management for complex systems such as organisations. Therefore, a qualitative and interpretative approach has been chosen to reflect upon Big Data approaches and Collective Knowledge Systems (CKS), embracing a system perspective. The proposed conceptual model shows the crucial role played by the holistic managing of the external and internal knowledge that permits the alignment of the information variety of the organisation to the context and the entities that compose it in order to create harmonic relations. Leveraging on the concepts of vicariance, bricolage and exaptation, several advantages emerge that correlate to the complex system’s ability to reach a greater level of survival by adapting and dynamically evolving itself. The ensuing investigation shows how Systems Thinking and Viable System Approach can provide deep insights into the field of information technology, evidencing the systems thinking contribution in analysing, understanding and managing dimensions and paths of social dynamics. A contribution to previous studies is provided with reference to themes such as Big Data, information and knowledge management.
Hubungan antara Kepribadian Big Five dengan Pemaafan pada Remaja yang Memiliki Orang Tua Bercerai
Authors: Kusuma Nugroho Halimaha Bagas , Hartini Nurul
Published: April 2022

Mengetahui hubungan antara kepribadian big five dengan pemaafan pada remaja yang memiliki orang tua bercerai merupakan tujuan dari penelitian ini. Pemaafan menjadi salah satu hal yang penting bagi remaja khususnya untuk mengurangi dampak negatif dari perceraian orang tua yang terjadi. Kepribadian big five menjadi salah satu faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemaafan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dan partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah 101 remaja dengan rentang umur 15-22 tahun yang memiliki orang tua bercerai. Uji hipotesis menunjukan terdapat hubungan yang positif pada dimensi conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness dengan pemaafan dan hubungan negatif pada dimensi neuroticism dengan pemaafan, sedangkan pada dimensi openness tidak menunjukan hubungan dengan pemaafan.
Hubungan antara Pet Attachment dengan Kesepian pada Dewasa Awal Lajang yang Merantau
Authors: Imanina Fildza Nurul , Suminar Dewi Retno
Published: April 2022

Dewasa awal ditandai dengan intimacy vs isolation yang merupakan tugas perkembangan tahap ke-6. Individu yang tidak mencapai intimacy maka akan menyebabkan perasaan terisolasi. Intimacy dapat dicapai melalui kelekatan dengan hewan peliharaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat hubungan antara pet attachment dengan kesepian pada dewasa awal lajang yang merantau.  Terdapat 84 responden berusia 20-40 tahun yang memiliki hewan peliharaan saat merantau. Metode yang digunakan adalah survey melalui kuesioner. Penelitian ini menggunakan LAPS oleh Johnson untuk mengukur kelekatan dengan hewan peliharaan dan menggunakan UCLA Loneliness Scale Version 3 untuk mengukur kesepian. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dilakukan dengan teknik statistik korelasi spearman’s rho dibantu dengan software JAMOVI 1.6. Hasil analisis data diperoleh dengan p sebesar >.05 (p=0.110). Hal ini menunjukan bawah tidak terdapat hubungan antara pet attachment dengan kesepian dewasa awal lajang yang merantau.
Baixos terraços marinhos associados às transgressões e regressões marinhas holocênicas na Planície Costeira do rio Paraíba do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: Lämmle Luca , Perez Filho Archimedes , Donadio Carlo , Moreira Vinicius Borges , Santos Cleber de Jesus , Souza André de Oliveira
Published: April 2022

Áreas costeiras constituem-se como importantes para a análise geomorfológica, uma vez que as formas de relevo resultantes de processos complexos podem ser encontradas e fornecem informações sobre a dinâmica da paisagem em diferentes escalas têmporo-espacial. Diversos estudos oferecem uma visão geral sobre os atributos que influenciam a evolução da planície costeira do rio Paraíba do Sul, estado do Rio de Janeiro, mas a identificação e caracterização dos baixos terraços marinhos permanece pouco explorada. No entanto, diferentes níveis de terraços foram mencionados superficialmente, pelo menos desde o século 20, como registros de antigas posições da linha de costa e despertando muitas discussões. Sendo assim, o presente trabalho identificou e caracterizou diferentes níveis de baixos terraços marinhos e as coberturas superficiais associadas. Para tal, foram utilizadas imagens orbitais e não orbitais, análise granulométrica e Radar de Penetração no Solo (Georradar). A hipótese é que os diferentes níveis destes terraços marinhos podem fornecer insights e contribuir com o avanço do conhecimento sobre a evolução da área durante o Holoceno. Os resultados indicaram a ocorrência de dois níveis destes baixos terraços marinhos (N1 e N2), cujos aspectos morfossedimentares das coberturas superficiais sugerem morfogênese e relações morfodinâmicas associadas às transgressões e regressões marinhas no Holoceno superior. Por fim, espera-se que os resultados possam contribuir com o avanço dos estudos sobre a dinâmica costeira na região e, principalmente, suscitar discussões sobre as influências das pulsações climáticas holocênicas na dinâmica geomorfológica de áreas costeiras.
Coupling Effect of Member Eccentricity and Nodal Deviation on Stability of Kiewitt Reticulated Shell
Authors: Li Hui-Jun , Taniguchi Yoshiya
Published: April 2022

Single-layer reticulated shell is a kind of imperfection-sensitive structure, and its stability is influenced by many factors, especially geometric imperfections. To investigate the effect of nodal deviation, member eccentricity and their couplings on stability of reticulated shell
with welded hollow sphere joint, a Kiewitt-6 single-layer reticulated shell with aforementioned two kinds of imperfections are chosen as numerical models. A mechanical model of single-layer reticulated shell which can take nodal deviation and member eccentricity simultaneously into consideration
is firstly put forward. Secondly, implementation steps of the above- mentioned two imperfections in reticulated shell are demonstrated in detail. Then quantify the influence of nodal deviation, member eccentricity and their couplings with different magnitudes on stability of single-layer reticulated
shell. The results show that nodal deviation has adversely remarkable impact on limit load of reticulated shell, while member eccentricity affects limit load of reticulated shell to a small extent. With the increase of nodal deviation, the influence of member eccentricity on limit load gradually
decreases. The reduction effect of member eccentricity on limit load of reticulated shell has a close relationship to the magnitude of nodal deviation. The developed mechanical model of single-layer reticulated shell with nodal deviation and member eccentricity and implementation steps can
be generalized to other space frame structures.
Variability of Genetic Characters Associated with Probiotic Functions in Lacticaseibacillus Species
Authors: Rossi Franca , Amadoro Carmela , Pallotta Maria , Colavita Giampaolo
Published: April 2022

This study aimed to exploring the intra-species distribution of genetic characters that favor the persistence in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and host interaction of bacteria belonging to the species Lacticaseibacillus genus. These bacterial species comprise commercial probiotics with the widest use among consumers and strains naturally occurring in GIT and in fermented food. Since little is known on the distribution of genetic traits for adhesion capacity, polysaccharide production, biofilm formation, utilization of substrates critically important for survival in GIT, that influence probiotic characteristics, a list of genetic determinants involved in such functions was created by a search for specific genes involved in the above aspects in the genome the extensively characterized probiotic L. rhamnosus GG. The presence/absence and variability of each gene in other Lacticaseibacillus spp. genomes was assessed by alignment with the publicly available fully annotated genome sequences. Eighty-two gene loci were compared, and 49 of these were found to be absent in some genomes in a species or strain-specific mode. A set of genes was found to be conserved, indicating that all strains of the genus may exert some probiotic effects. Among the variable loci a taurine utilization operon and a α-L-fucosidase were examined for presence/absence in 26 strains isolated from infant feces by PCR based tests. Results were variable among the isolates, though their common origin indicated the capacity to survive in the intestinal niche. This study indicated that the capacity to exert probiotic actions of Lacticaseibacillus spp. depends on a conserved set of genes and is enhanced by variable genetic factors whose role is only in part elucidated. The selection of strains of the most promising probiotic candidates to be used in food is feasible by analyzing presence/absence of a set of variable traits.
ZIKA Virus Envelope Protein Forms Disulfide Bond-Dependent Polymers: Evidence for A Redox Imbalance during Infection
Authors: Lebeau Grégorie , Turpin Jonathan , Frumence Etienne , El Safadi Daed , harrabi Wissal , Desprès Philippe , Krejbich-Trotot Pascale , viranaïcken wildriss
Published: April 2022

Flaviviruses replicate in membrane factories associated with the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Significant levels of flavivirus viral protein accumulation contribute to ER stress. As a consequence, the host cell exhibits an Unfolded Protein Response (UPR), subsequently stimulating appropriate cellular responses such as adaptation, autophagy or apoptosis. The correct redox conditions of this compartment are essential to form native disulfide bonds in proteins. ZIKA virus (ZIKV) has ability to induce persistent ER stress leading to activation of UPR pathways. In this study, we wondered whether ZIKV affects the redox balance and consequently the oxidative protein folding in the ER. We found that ZIKV replication influences redox state leading to aggregation of viral envelope protein as amyloid-like structures in the infected cells.
Adaptive Badging Control for A Decentralized Epidemic Policyusing Feasible Group Testing Protocol (Abcdefg Protocol)
Authors: Enaganti Inavamsi , Chatterjee Shirshendu , Mishra Bud
Published: April 2022

The ABCDEFG Protocol provides an evolving tool for imposing structure on the flow of Covid infection information obtained from community testing, collective policy and individual compliance. ABCDEFG Protocol could not assume soundness, invariance, symmetry and completeness of the available information and relied on signaling game theory to design solutions that could evolve with the variable narratives, theories, individual utilities and pathogen variants. Thus, ABCDEFG Protocol suggests a novel and a very flexible pool-testing and badging protocol in the context of controlling contagious epidemics and tackling the far-reaching associated challenges, including understanding and evaluating individual and collective risks of returning prior infected individuals to normal society and other economic and social arrangements and interventions to protect against disease. AbCDEFG Proto uses both control theoretic and game theoretic mathematical models that may be centralized (an optimizing policy maker mandates behavior based on estimated models) or decentralized (a strategizing individual selects their behavior based on available asymmetric information). ABCDEFG protocol demonstrates how society can continue to carry out plausible economic activities in addition to controlling the prevalence of a contagious disease by keeping the number of infected people below a desired limit without compromising an individuals' privacy despite the presence of deception and selfishness among people, and limitations of available resources. Different types of badges would come with different restrictions. Badges would be reissued periodically by third-party testing centers via suitably frequent pool testing of samples of the participants. The size of the pools, frequency of tests, and allowable activities for people with a given type of badge would depend on the available resources, the prevalence of the disease, and the efficacy of the equipment used in the tests.
Avoiding the “Great Filter”: An Assessment of Climate Change Solutions and Combinations for Effective Implementation
Authors: Zhang Junze , Zhang Kerry , Zhang Marry , Jiang Jonathan H. , Rosen Philip E. , Fahy Kristen A.
Published: April 2022

Climate change is the long-term shift in global weather patterns, largely caused by anthropogenic activity of greenhouse gas emissions. Global climate temperatures have unmistakably risen and naturally-occurring climate variability alone cannot account for this trend. Human activities are estimated to have caused about 1.0 °C of global warming above the pre-industrial baseline and if left unchecked, will continue to drastically damage the Earth and its inhabitants. Globally, natural disasters and subsequent economic losses have become increasingly impactful as a result of climate change. Both wildlife ecosystems and human habitats have been negatively impacted, from rising sea levels to alarming frequency of severe weather events around the world. Attempts towards alleviating the effects of global warming have often been at odds and remain divided among a multitude of strategies, reducing the overall effectiveness of these efforts. It is evident that collaborative action is required for avoiding the most severe consequences of climate change. This paper evaluates the main strategies (industrial/energy, political, economic, agricultural, atmospheric, geological, coastal, and social) towards both mitigating and adapting to climate change. As well, it provides an optimal combination of seven solutions which can be implemented simultaneously, working in tandem to limit and otherwise accommodate the harmful effects of climate change. Previous legislation and deployment techniques are also discussed as guides for future endeavors.
Thermodynamics and the Goldman-Hodgkin-Katz Equation
Authors: Tamagawa Hirohisa , Nakahata Toi , Sugimori Ren , Delalande Bernard
Published: April 2022

Current physiology attributes the mechanism of membrane potential generation to transmembrane ion transport, but ion adsorption could just as well play this fundamental role. The evidence shows that the ion adsorption mechanism accurately reproduces the experimentally measured membrane potential. The Goldman-Hodgkin-Katz equation (GHK eq.) and the Nernst equation (Nernst eq.) are the typical mathematical formulas representing the membrane potential in current physiology. However, the authors were able to show that the potential formulas by ion adsorption mechanism give identical results to GHK eq. and Nernst. eq. Our experimental and theoretical analyses suggest that there is a special relationship between the membrane potential and the membrane surface charge density, and this unique equation inevitably leads to the establishment of a GHK eq and/or a Nernst eq. The authors found that the unique equation is the foundation of thermodynamics “Boltzmann distribution”. Thus, the GHK eq. and the Nernst eq. are simply the natural consequence of thermodynamics from the view of the ion adsorption mechanism.
Urgency of Indonesian Waters Area Protection from Illegal Unreported Unregulated Fishing
Authors: F.P Ramadhan Marco , L.N.A Mutiara Firsty , A. Sutan Syahnendra
Published: April 2022

Indonesia as the largest archipelagic country has considerable potential with vast areas of water that can be utilized, but it must be accompanied by strict supervision because of many illegal practices such as IUU Fishing. This problem becomes important to deal with because Indonesia's maritime potential cannot be maximized as long as IUU Fishing practices remain. The author(s) formulated a problem in the form of "How does protect Indonesian waters against the practice of IUU Fishing?" The author(s) uses a qualitative descriptive method to analyze the problem of how IUU Fishing can be handled in Indonesian waters. The theory used is the Collective Security proposed by A.F.K Organski. In this paper, we argued that there must be decisive action to stop the activities of IUU Fishing and the government is expected to immediately pay attention to the importance of protecting Indonesian territorial waters from lurking hazards. Not only the danger of smuggling of goods and other information but also, activities such as violating ship crossings culminating in illegal fishing. It must be dealt with a strong legal basis so that in the future, it will become a warning for other countries that Indonesia is serious in safeguarding its sovereignty