bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An analysis of the effect of organizational citizen shipbehavior on internal service quality
Authors: Demirel Yavuz ,   Çankırı Karatekin University, Çankırı, Turkey, Karademir Ömer ,   Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey
Published: July 2024

Organizational citizenship behavior, explained in terms of the concepts of altruism,conscientiousness, sportsmanship, courtesy, and civic virtue, is generally managed in two dimensions: as organizational citizenship behavior towards the individual and towards the organization. Internal service quality, on the other hand, is based on the principle that relations between employees working indifferent units of the organization, or between units, or between the organization and the employee, are conducted according to quality standards. Purpose. Thus, the main purpose of this study is to determine the potential of employees’ perceptions of organizational citizenship to explain internal servicequality. Method. For this purpose, data were collected from 216 public sector employees in X provincein Turkey through a questionnaire. The study first tested the construct validity and reliability of the scales. A structural equation model was established to analyze the research model. Findings. Structural equation model analysis revealed that organizational behavior towards individuals has a positive effecton organization-related, group-related, and person-related internal service quality, while organizational behavior towards the organization has a positive effect on person-related internal service quality. Value of results. From the research results, there is a moderate relationship between organizational citizenship behavior and internal service quality, and perceptions of organizational citizenship behaviorare predictors of internal service quality. From these results, it appears that the psychological sense of ownership, which is critical to employees’ success in the workplace, acts as an influencing factor for their relationships with each other.
Paranoid ideation and emotional instability as drivers of social loafing among civil servants
Authors: Oguegbe Matthew ,   Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State, Nigeria, Abamara Nnaemeka , Ndukaihe Izuchukwu , Pamela Pamela , Ezeh Leonard ,   Kampala International University, Western Campus Ishaka-Bushenyi Uganda,   Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State Nigeria,   Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State Nigeria,   Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State, Nigeria
Published: July 2024

Purpose. The study investigated paranoid ideation and emotional instability as drivers of social loafing among civil servants in Awka Nigeria. Method. The participants (N = 129) consist of 24 malesand 105 females with an age range of 22 to 44 years and a mean age of 32.5. The study utilized these instruments: Social Loafing Scale developed by P. W. Mulvey and H. J. Klein, Revised Paranoid Thoughts Scale by D. Freeman with colleagues, and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale by K. L. Gratz and L.Roemer. Correlational design and hierarchical multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyse data. Findings. On paranoid ideation, the result at r = .09, p > .05, (M = 16.84 and SD = 4.75) indicated no significant relationship between reference ideation of paranoid ideation and social loafing; while r = .47, p < .001, (M = 23.95 and SD = 6.49) indicated a significant relationship between persecution ideation of paranoid ideation and social loafing. Emotional response non-acceptance, emotional awareness difficulty, emotional regulation difficulty, impulse control difficulty, emotional clarity of emotional instability, and paranoid ideation had a significant driving effect on social loafing. While reference ideation and the goalof emotional instability record no significant driving effect on social loafing among civil servants. Value of results. Today, social loafing has become a cancer that destabilizes both organizational and group efforts in private and public organizations. Therefore, this study cross-examined whether paranoid ideation and emotional instability are drivers of social loafing among workers. This study was the first of its kind to explore dimensions of paranoid ideation and emotional instability on workers’ social loafing, therefore the researchers submitted that other scholars should re-investigate these variables in a different setting or context to determine the generalization of this study. Implementation for practice.The study recommended that organizations develop plans and strategies that are psychologically driven to expose their workers to the knowledge of emotions and paranoid ideation.
Matemàtica discreta 2
Authors: Bras-Amorós Maria , Farràs Ventura Oriol
Published: July 2024

El present llibre és una introducció a les matemàtiques de les comunicacions digitals i a la teoria de la codificació per al tractament d’errors. Hi ha un primer bloc amb el contingut dels diferents temes acompanyats d'exemples i exercicis il·lustratius (aritmètica entera, aritmètica modular, aritmètica polinomial, cossos finits, codis lineals, codis cíclics i codis Reed-Solomon) i un segon bloc amb una extensa llista de problemes separats per temes.
Ciutadania compromesa i educació
Authors: autores Varios
Published: July 2024

Aquest volum potencia espais de trobada entre els estudis sobre formació ciutadana, l'aprenentatge cooperatiu, l'economia social i solidària, els models didàctics crítics i la memòria democràtica. Sota el paraigua de quatre conceptes principals (educació, ciutadania, cooperació i democràcia), hem volgut ajudar al diàleg entre àmbits que comparteixen el convenciment que la recerca científica ha de ser útil per a la societat en la defensa de valors democràtics i de justícia social.
El tractament de les ciències socials per a l'educació primària
Authors: autores Varios
Published: July 2024

Aquest llibre pretén explicar les característiques fonamentals de les diverses ciències socials (història, geografia, economia, ciència política, sociologia, filosofia i antropologia) i les potencialitats que tenen a l'educació primària. A partir d’unes primeres reflexions teòriques, el que predomina als diferents capítols són propostes pràctiques que considerem que poden ser de gran utilitat tant per als estudiants universitaris com per als mestres en exercici.
FUNDIS Fungal Tissue Sampling for PCR v1
Authors: Singer Harte
Published: July 2024

How to sample dried fungi for PCR amplification
The Effect OF Teacher's Professional Competence on Student’s Entrepreneurship Competency in Practice and Entrepreneurship Lessons at SMKN 1 Solok
Authors: Reflin Pasya Mutia , Fauziyah Azizah , Nurfitriya Mira
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of teacher professional competence on student entrepreneurship competence in the subjects of craft and entrepreneurship at SMKN 1 Solok, in this study using a quantitative approach, the data sources used in this study were primary data and secondary data, primary data namely data which is directly obtained from respondents from filling out google forms , while secondary data comes from literature studies in the form of journals, books and laws related to research. The result of the research is that the professional competence of teachers has a positive effect on the entrepreneurial competence of students at SMKN 1 Solok.
DASAR KEBUTUHAN PENGEMBANGAN ASESMEN ALTERNATIF PADA PERMAINAN SAINS SUB TEMA GEJALA ALAM UNTUK MEMFASILITASI KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL ANAK KELOMPOK B
Authors: Kurniasih Yesi , Rahman Taopik , Mulyana Edi Hendri
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to describe the basic needs of the development of Alternative Assessment in Science Games Symptom of the sub theme to Facilitate Children Social Skills Group B . Based on the results of a preliminary study conducted at Artanita Al Khairiyyah Kindergarten and Mathla'ujannah Kindergarten in Tasikmalaya City, teachers have not had the opportunity to develop assessments on science games. The science games that are carried out are more focused on developing cognitive aspects, have not been able to facilitate social skills optimally. Therefore, it is necessary to develop assessments on science games to facilitate the social skills of children in group B. This study uses the Education Design Research method ( EDR) McKenney and Reaves model in the first stage of exploration and analysis. The data collection technique used interviews with group B teachers at Artanita Al Khairiyyah Kindergarten and Mathla'ujannah Kindergarten in Tasikmalaya City . Data analysis uses data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the analysis, the researchers concluded that it is necessary to develop assessments and science games that can facilitate the social skills of group B children.Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mendeskripsikan dasar kebutuhan pengembangan Asesmen Alternatif pada Permainan Sains Sub Tema Gejala Alam untuk Memfasilitasi Keterampilan Sosial Anak Kelompok B. Berdasarkan hasil studi pendahuluan yang dilakukan di TK Artanita Al Khairiyyah dan TK Mathla’ujannah di Kota Tasikmalaya guru belum berkesempatan mengembangkan asesmen pada permainan sains. Permainan sains yang dilakukan lebih berfokus dalam mengembangkan aspek kognitif, belum bisa memfasilitasi keterampilan sosial secara maksimal. Maka dari itu perlu adanya pengembangan asesmen pada permainan sains untuk memfasilitasi keterampilan sosial anak kelompok B. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Education Design Research (EDR) model McKenney dan Reaves pada tahap pertama yaitu eksplorasi dan analisis. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara pada guru kelompok B di TK Artanita Al Khairiyyah dan TK Mathla’ujannah di Kota Tasikmalaya. Analisis data menggunakan reduksi data, display data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis peneliti menarik kesimpulan bahwa perlu adanya pengembangan asesmen dan permainan sain yang dapat memfasilitasi keterampilan sosial anak kelompok B.
Implementasi Program Deteksi Dini Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Perkembangan Anak di TK Harapan Bangsa
Authors: Khadijah Khadijah , Nanda Nadya Octa , Khoirunisa Khoirunisa , Sari Tina Alfina , Nasution Zahra Ayuni
Published: July 2024

Growth and development in early childhood is a very important period because it is a part of subsequent development. Growth and development are two distinct events but they are not easily separated. The purpose of this research is to conduct an Early Detection Program for Child Development in Harapan Bangsa Bulu Cina Kindergarten. This study uses a qualitative method, where the researcher describes the results obtained using a written narrative based on the results of interviews and observations. The results of this study indicate that this program is very helpful in observing the growth and development of children. If a delay is found, the educator will make appropriate interventions and communicate with experts so that the delay can be overcome as early as possible.Tumbuh kembang pada anak usia dini adalah periode yang sangat penting karena merupakan dari perkembangan selanjutnya. Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan adalah dua kejadian yang berbeda tetapi tidak mudah begitu saja untuk dipisahkan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk melakukan program deteksi dini tumbuh kembang anak di TK Harapan Bangsa Bulu Cina. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, di mana peneliti menggambarkan hasil yang didapat menggunakan narasi yang ditulis berdasarkan hasil wawancara dan observasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Program ini sangat membantu dalam melihat pertumbuhan dan perkembangan pada anak. Apabila ditemukannya keterlambatan, pendidik akan melakukan intervensi yang tepat serta berkomunikasi dengan orang yang ahli sehingga keterlambatan tersebut bisa diatasi dengan sedini mungkin.
PENGELOLAAN KEGIATAN KEPRAMUKAAN PRA SIAGA DALAM SETTING KELAS INKLUSIF DI TK AR RAHMAH KOTA TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Listiana Widya Luria , Mulyadi Sima , Elan Elan
Published: July 2024

berkebutuhan khusus, berhak atas pendidikan yang layak. Pendidikan inklusif didasari oleh persamaan hak dalam suatu lingkungan belajar yang sama antara anak berkebutuhan khusus serta anak normal pada suatu sekolah umum. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pramuka pra siaga dapat dilaksanakan sebagai bagian dari kurikulum merdeka yaitu pengutan profil pelajar pancasila. Oleh sebab itu dibutuhkanlah suatu penelitian mengenai kegiatan kepramukaan dalam setting kelas inklusif sebagai solusi bagi para pendidik dalam melaksanakan pengelolaan pembejaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengelolaan pembelajaran dalam setting kelas inklusif pada kegiatan pramuka pra siaga. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif, Adapun teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan berupa wawancara, observasi serta studi dokumentasi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru kelas, guru pendamping khusus serta orang tua peserta didik. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: penyusunan RPPH dalam setting kelas inklusif pada dasarnya sama dengan RPPH di sekolah regular; penyusunan Individual Education Program (IEP) dalam kelas inklusif dirancang oleh guru pendamping khusus yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan peserta didik; Pelaksanaan kelas inklusif anak berkebutuhan khusus didampingi oleh GPK agar proses pembelajaran berlangsung efektif;  Education is the most important aspect in a child's growth. Every child, including those with special needs, has the right to a proper education. Inclusive education is based on equal rights in an equal learning environment between children with special needs and normal children in a public school. The implementation of pre-standby scout activities can be carried out as part of the independent curriculum, namely strengthening the profile of Pancasila students. Therefore, research is needed on scouting activities in inclusive classroom settings as a solution for educators in implementing learning management. This study aims to determine the management of learning in inclusive classroom settings in pre-standby scout activities. The method used in this research is descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques used are in the form of interviews, observation and documentation studies. The subjects in this study were class teachers, special companion teachers and parents of students. The results of the study show that: the preparation of RPPH in an inclusive class setting is basically the same as RPPH in regular schools; preparation of an Individual Education Program (IEP) in an inclusive class designed by a special accompanying teacher that is tailored to the needs of students; Implementation of inclusive classes for children with special needs accompanied by GPK so that the learning process takes place effectively;
Pemahaman Konsep Peserta didik Menggunakan Pembelajaran Discovery Learning pada Materi Nanomaterial
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Hernani Hernani , Muyassaroh Anis , Rahayu Eko Puji , Budiarty Eri Ria , Karolina Ani , Zahira Alfina Dzabillah
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pembelajaran discovery learning terhadap pemahaman konsep peserta didik pada topik pembelajaran nanomaterial. Subjek pada penelitian ini 36 peserta didik salah satu SMA di kota Cimahi pada tahun ajaran 2023/2024. One-group pretest-posttest design digunakan pada penelitian ini untuk menentukan pengaruh perlakuan yang diberikan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan pemberian Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) dan soal pretest-posttest dalam bentuk essay. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) nilai per kelompok setiap tahapan discovery learning pada LKPD berada di rentang 77% hingga 90% dengan rata-rata sebesar 82,0%; (2) rata-rata nilai pretest adalah 43,61 sedangkan rata-rata nilai post-test 75,56, dengan nilai N-Gain sebesar 0,56. Hasil ini menunjukkan pada proses pembelajaran di setiap tahapan discovery learning sudah memenuhi kriteria belajar tuntas, sedangkan peningkatan hasil pembelajaran termasuk kategori sedang.
Penggunaan LKPD Elektronik pada Materi Golongan Alkali dan Alkali Tanah untuk Meningkatkan Literasi dan Numerasi Peserta d
Authors: Sutrianah Anna , Rosmiati Tati , Zahran Qurrotu Aini , Surachman Alviana Indriyani , Siswaningsih Wiwi
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan referensi lain mengenai strategi pembelajaran kimia dengan menggunakan e-LKPD untuk meningkatkan literasi dan numerasi peserta didik pada materi kimia unsur khususnya golongan alkali dan alkali tanah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode kuasi eksperimen. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 33 peserta didik kelas 12 di salah satu SMA Negeri Cimahi yang dibagi dalam 10 kelompok. Setiap kelompok terdiri dari dua hingga tiga orang yang ditentukan melalui tes diagnostik. Tes tersebut menghasilkan pembagian kelompok yang terbagi menjadi tiga tingkatan yaitu kelompok bawah, sedang, dan atas. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan metode kuasi eksperimen, tahapan yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini yaitu: 1) pemilihan kompetensi dasar materi ajak kelas XII; 2) menentukan indicator pada materi golongan unsur alkali dan alkali tanah; 3) pemilihan e-LKPD sebagai media pembelajaran; 4) penyusunan kisi-kisi soal; 5) pengambilan data melalui pre-test, dilanjut dengan pengerjaan e-LKPD dan post-test. Data yang diperoleh diambil dari tiga sumber yaitu pre-test, pengerjaan e-LKPD, dan post-test berupa nilai peserta didik. Dari hasil post-test diperoleh rata-rata 93,5% dengan capaian nilai yang melebihi KKM yaitu 77. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan e-LKPD sebagai salah satu referensi strategi pembelajaran yang dapat meningkatkan literasi dan numerasi peserta didik.
PERFIL DOS CASOS DE ÓBITOS POR SINDROME RESPIRATÓRIA AGUDA GRAVE CAUSADA PELO SARS-SCOV-2 NA PARAÍBA
Authors: Batista Silva Allan , Fernandes Campos Coelho Hemílio , Roseane Queiroz de Paiva Faria Aline , Rocha Carneiro Rebeca , Bastos Cavalcante Ulanna Maria , Bezerra Luna Lima Caliandra Maria
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: identificar o perfil sociodemográfico e clínico dos casos de óbitos por SRAG causada pela Covid-19 na Paraíba, Brasil. Método: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal, retrospectivo, com abordagem quantitativa. A pesquisa contou com 1.431 casos de SRAG causada pela Covid-19, registrados entre 09/01/2021 a 10/03/2022, no Estado da Paraíba. Na análise estatística utilizou-se o Teste Não-Paramétrico Qui-Quadrado de Pearson. Resultados: Verificou-se uma associação significativa entre o óbito e as variáveis: faixa etária, escolaridade, dispneia, desconforto respiratório, saturação de O2 abaixo de 95%, perda de olfato e paladar. Além disso, também foi observado associação do óbito com a presença de doença cardiovascular crônica, doença renal crônica, necessidade de internação em UTI e necessidade de suporte ventilatório. Conclusão: Faz-se necessário a ampliação da campanha de vacinação e a adaptação das ações de prevenção e controle, a fim de reduzir o risco de óbito.
EVOLUÇÃO HISTÓRICA DA AQUISIÇÃO DE PRODUTOS VEGETAIS DA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR POR UM HOSPITAL PÚBLICO UNIVERSITÁRIO
Authors: Chamorro Luísa Vitória Marinho , De Souza Lúcia Pereira , Strasburg Virgílio José
Published: July 2024

Este estudo visa analisar a evolução das compras da agricultura familiar em um hospital público universitário (HPU) no sul do Brasil. Caracteriza-se como um estudo de caso observacional retrospectivo com uma abordagem quantitativa e com utilização de dados secundários do período de junho de 2019 a julho de 2023, obtidos no Serviço de Nutrição e dietética do HPU. Foram considerados somente produtos de origem vegetal classificados nas modalidades de in natura ou minimamente processados de acordo com o padrão do Guia Alimentar para População Brasileira. Verificou-se a relação dos alimentos presentes em cada um dos grupos vegetais de cereais, leguminosas, hortaliças e frutas; a quantidade total em quilogramas (kg) e percentual (%) dos alimentos de cada grupo. Foi realizada a verificação para identificar quais produtos foram adquiridos de fornecedores convencionais e quais da AF. O HPU adquiriu no período investigado de 50 meses, mais de duas mil toneladas de produtos vegetais com uma média mensal de aquisição de 43.014,09 kg. Os grupos de hortaliças e frutas corresponderam a 82,7% da quantidade total. Nesse período, foram identificados a compra de 55 itens vegetais da AF. No grupo dos cereais, os itens de origem da AF foram responsáveis por 67,4% da quantidade comprada. O grupo das hortaliças vêm apresentando um incremento importante nos últimos dois anos com a aquisição dos itens na modalidade processada. Foi possível identificar uma elevação na quantidade total em kg dos grupos vegetais adquiridos da AF pelo HPU, fortalecendo esse importante segmento da produção de alimentos.
SAÚDE OCUPACIONAL DOS BOMBEIROS MILITARES DE UMA METRÓPOLE DA AMAZÔNIA
Authors: Do Espírito Santo Rafael Reis , Muniz Caldas Cezar Augusto
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Analisar as evidências de saúde ocupacional relacionado aos bombeiros militares da Região Metropolitana de Belém do Pará. Método: Estudo transversal, descritivo e analítico. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio da aplicação dos questionários WHOQOL-bref, MBI e Questionário Sociodemográfico/Ocupacional. Foram realizados testes G e Qui-Quadrado Aderência para tabelas univariadas. Resultados: Dentre os 275 BMs entrevistados, houve maior prevalência do sexo masculino (89,8%), sendo 72,7% da amostra pertencente ao grupo dos casados ou em união estável. A faixa etária compreendida entre os 31-40 anos (39,6%) foi a mais prevalente e o nível de escolaridade mais frequente foi o superior completo (52,4%). O Whoqol-Bref, demonstrou que há predomínio de Qualidade de vida classificada como boa (52%), porém mostram-se com os domínios Físico (77,8%), Meio ambiente (73,5%), Psicológico (72,7%) e Relações sociais (45,8%) regulares. A Síndrome de Burnout começa a se instalar em 47,3% dos BMs participantes da pesquisa, bem como notou-se cansaço emocional elevado (42,9%). A análise de correlação entre o MBI e o Questionário Sociodemográfico e Ocupacional, constatou  que os BMs com menor formação, apresentam maior índice de Burnout (r=-0,2368; p<0,0001), da mesma forma como houve correlação negativa com a carga horária semanal de trabalho (r=-0,1335; p=0,0278) e o período de trabalho (r=-0,1526; p=0,0119). Houve significância estatística entre o domínio psicológico e a despersonalização (r= - 0,2651; p= <0,0001). Conclusão: BMs apresentaram vários aspectos de sua qualidade de vida como regular e Síndrome de Burnout em instalação, com ênfase no cansaço emocional elevado, decorrente do estresse ocupacional.
QUALIDADE DA INFORMAÇÃO SOBRE ALIMENTAÇÃO E NUTRIÇÃO DISPONÍVEL NO INSTAGRAM
Authors: Nogueira Lara Cantera Giovanna , Costa Marcela Larissa , Duarte Batista Laís , Apolonio Bertoni Laura , Simões Mendes-Netto Raquel , Mara Fisberg Regina
Published: July 2024

Introdução: A ascensão da internet acelerou o processo de compartilhamento de notícias e informações, sendo o Instagram uma das redes sociais mais utilizada globalmente. Conteúdos sobre alimentação e nutrição são comumente divulgados nesses aplicativos e, apesar de serem amplamente consumidos pela população, nem sempre possuem embasamento científico. Objetivo: Analisar a qualidade das postagens sobre alimentação e nutrição divulgadas na rede social Instagram. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, transversal, de abordagem quantitativa. Foram coletadas 180 publicações em língua portuguesa e avaliadas por meio do questionário DICERN. Os dados foram tabulados e, posteriormente, analisados no software Rstudio, com testes de comparações de médias ou medianas. Resultados: A qualidade das postagens em geral foi baixa, realizadas majoritariamente por criadores de conteúdo que não apresentaram formação em nutrição, não usaram referências científicas e foram mais voltadas ao nicho de emagrecimento e qualidade de vida. Observou-se diferença estatística entre a qualidade das postagens segundo as profissões, na qual a qualidade do conteúdo de nutricionistas e jornalistas foi significativamente maior que criadores de conteúdo. Também foi observado que a qualidade do conteúdo de médicos foi menor que de nutricionistas. Conclusão: O presente estudo demonstrou que a qualidade das publicações sobre alimentação e nutrição no Instagram, em geral, são baixas. No entanto, as publicações realizadas por nutricionistas e jornalistas foram de melhor qualidade. Páginas de criadores de conteúdo, que não tem relação com a nutrição, que apresentam maior número de seguidores e não fazem uso de referência apresentaram pior qualidade da informação.
Palavras-chave: Rede social, nutrição, análise de rede social.
OCORRÊNCIA DE COMPOSTOS BIOATIVOS EM ESPÉCIES DAS FAMÍLIAS BIGNONIACEAE E SOLANACEAE COM ESPECTRO DE AÇÃO ANTI-LEVEDURA
Authors: Farias Thaís , Brito Ana Kezia Pimentel de , Cabral Tiara Sousa , Martim Salomão Rocha , Gomes Waldireny Rocha , Teixeira Maria Francisca Simas
Published: July 2024

Na Amazônia estão constituindo a diversidade vegetal uma variedade de espécies de plantas medicinais com propriedades terapêuticas complementares no tratamento de doenças, incluindo as de origem microbiana. Este estudo objetivou avaliar a ação antimicrobiana dos extratos orgânicos de Mansoa alliacea, Pleonotoma jasminifolia e Solanum sessiliflorum contra as leveduras patogênicas oportunistas Candida albicans DPUA 1340, C. tropicalis DPUA 023, Trichosporon beemeri DPUA 213 e T. beigelii DPUA 208, bem como selecionar fonte de biocompostos com maior espectro de ação antimicrobiana para futura aplicação industrial. A extração dos biocompostos foi obtida das folhas das três espécies vegetais por maceração assistida por banho ultrassônico com solventes orgânicos (hexano, acetato de etila e metanol). A avaliação da atividade antimicrobiana foi realizada pelo método de difusão em ágar por poço, microdiluição em caldo para determinar Concentração Mínima Inibitória (CMI) e por bioautografia. Os resultados mostraram que os extratos orgânicos das três espécies vegetais apresentam atividade inibitória contra as leveduras teste, exceto para T. beigelii, e que os extratos hexânicos das três espécies vegetais apresentaram o maior espectro de ação, sendo T. beemeri a mais sensível. Os resultados da CMI dos extratos hexânicos mostraram atividade fraca para P. jasminifolia e moderada para M. alliacea e S. sessiliflorum. A análise bioautográfica dos extratos hexânicos mostrou ação inibitória de biocompostos com Rf entre 0,6 a 0,93, e o uso de reveladores químicos indicou a presença de classes fitoquímicas como alcaloides, terpenos e flavonoides. Para viabilizar a aplicação industrial, análises adicionais devem ser realizadas.
MODULATING ACTION OF AROMATIC PLANTS AND PROBIOTICS ON ENZYME ACTIVITY
Authors: Oliveira Daniela Aparecida , César Pedro Henrique Souza , Marcussi Silvana
Published: July 2024

The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of extracts from aromatic plants and probiotics on the enzymatic activities induced by Bothrops moojeni venom, as well as to assess their potential as anti-inflammatory agents. The venom’s phospholipase and hemolysis activities were found to be inhibited by incubation with pure plant extracts or probiotics at different pH levels. Additionally, all plant extracts with and without probiotics displayed an inhibitory effect on heat-induced hemolysis and venom-induced thrombus lysis. The greatest inhibitions were observed for extracts of Laurus nobilis and Ocimum basilicum. Furthermore, the extracts of L. nobilis, O. basilicum and Origanum vulgare with and without probiotics were found to exert an inhibitory action on coagulant enzymes present in the venom, prolonging the clotting time. Interestingly, the Petroselium crispum extract in the presence of the probiotic appeared to potentiate the coagulant effect of the venom’s enzymes, as observed by a reduction in the clotting time. The findings demonstrate the potential of these plants to modulate the action of enzymes that play a crucial role in the regulation of hemostasis and the inflammatory response, providing a valuable laboratory tool for the study of compounds with pharmaceutical potential.
Performance Comparison and Analysis of Four- and Six-Switch Inverter Controls of BLDC Motor Employing Deep Learning
Authors: Mohammed Gujja Musa ,   School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia, Ishak Dahaman , Hamidi Muhammad Najwan , Salem Mohamed ,   School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia,   School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia,,   School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia,
Published: July 2024

Robust and effective control of brushless dc (BLDC) motors is paramount in modern-day motion control. The BLDC motor is known for its high speed, high torque, small size, low noise, and equally low maintenance requirements compared to the brushed DC motor. Nowadays, it can be found in the areas of robotics, aerospace, military, and industrial machines, among others. In this paper, two inverter topologies, the threephase six-switch driver circuit (TPSSDC) and the three-phase four-switch driver circuit (TPFSDC), are used to drive and control the speed of the BLDC motor. For the control technique, however, a fitting neural network from the deep learning (DL) toolbox is employed to train and improve the speed performance of the motor. Both TPSSDC and TPFSDC are simulated and tested in MATLAB Simulink, and the resultant output is analyzed graphically and analytically. Graphical observation shows that the TPSSDC control approach is superior in terms of reference tracking and has less ripple, and better rise and settling times when compared to the TPFSDC control approach, however, the TPFDC is considered for its low cost and simple circuitry. Numerically, the TPSSDC also outperforms at 1000 rpm with a 1.685 ms rise time and a 1.420 ms settling time compared to the TPFSDC, which rises at 6.526 ms and settles at 5.237 ms. At 3000 rpm motor speed, the TPSSDC is better, having a rise time of 5.815 ms and settling time of 4.048 ms, when compared to the TPFSDC, which rises at 11.277 ms and settles at 10.067 ms.
Empowering Digital Entrepreneurship in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Education
Authors: Mustaffa Mastura ,   Department of Engineering Education,, Mohd Tawil Norngainy , S. Selvaratnam Doris Padmini , Techanamurthy Umawathy , Mohd Affandi Haryanti ,   Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia,   Department of Architecture and Built Environment,,   Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia,   Centre for Sustainable and Inclusive Development,,   Faculty of Economics and Management,Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia,   Department of Engineering Education,,   Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia,   Department of Engineering Education,,   Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Published: July 2024

The article “Empowering Digital Entrepreneurship in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Education” embarks on a detailed exploration of the integration of digital entrepreneurship within Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Utilizing advanced searching techniques across Scopus, WoS, ERIC, and Google Scholar databases, the study synthesizes findings from 34 articles, focusing on four main themes: the overview of TVET education, the impact of digital entrepreneurship on TVET, the issue and challenge in integrating digital entrepreneurship into TVET, and the potential pathways for such integration. This study emphasizes how important it is for TVET institutions to include digital entrepreneurship skills in order to prepare a workforce that can successfully navigate the digital economy. It discusses on the precise balance that needs to be achieved between entrepreneurial digital skills and technical vocational training, highlighting how this synergy is essential to developing creativity, flexibility, and competitiveness in the modern workforce. The study also discusses the difficulties in developing curricula, allocating resources, and the importance of industry-academic collaboration, offering thorough solutions for resolving these issues. This paper significantly advances educational policy and practice by providing an in-depth understanding of how digital entrepreneurship can transform Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) and directing industry and educational stakeholders toward the development of a more dynamic, future-focused vocational training ecosystem.
Quay Crane Performance Improvement and Lifecycle Extension: Retrofit Determination – A Case Study
Authors: A Gothandapani Sundaraja Perumal ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi Selangor, Malaysia, Ab Rahman Mohd Nizam , Hishamuddin Hawa ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi Selangor, Malaysia,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi Selangor, Malaysia
Published: July 2024

Quay cranes (QCs) are critical equipment in Container Terminals and their performance determines the port operation efficiency in meeting operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Considering 30-year lifespan of QCs and deteriorating reliability of the electrical control system, planning for timely retrofit of the QCs is critical. The paper aims to present a case study on how the performance of a batch of QCs, having more than 50% remaining lifespan, were analyzed and concluded to be retrofitted to address their deteriorating performance, high maintenance cost and obsolescence. The study methodology is based on quantitative data and employed a prospective longitudinal panel research design over sixteen years. eleven years of pre-retrofit and five years of post-retrofit operations, maintenance and financial data were collected. Convenient sampling technique was selected in this study as the QCs identified as samples were having reliability issues. The Correlation Analysis indicates strong positive correlation of more than 90% between Mean Time Between Failure, Mean Move Between Failure and Reliability KPIs. These KPIs have moderate positive correlations of about 50% with Availability KPI. These 4 KPIs have strong negative correlation of between -50% and -85% with Mean Time to Repair, Maintenance and Breakdown Repair Cost indicating performance degradation but increased maintenance and repair costs as shown by Trend Analysis. The 11-year preretrofit data has identified parameters to determine the QC retrofit prediction. The KPIs, obsolescence status, maintenance and breakdown repair cost can be used as the inputs to the future QC Retrofit Prediction Model development.
Review on the Potential Co-Application of Aqueous CO2 Solution in Cementitious Material
Authors: Zuljar Zulhaziq Khan ,   School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Ahmad Zailani Warid Wazien , Mohd Apandi Nazirah , Simarani Khanom , Ibrahim Norlia Mohamad ,   School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia,   School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia,   Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, College of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,   Faculty of Civil Engineering and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02609 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
Published: July 2024

The escalating concerns over climate change and the urgent demand for sustainable development have propelled significant efforts to mitigate carbon footprints by sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) into cementitious materials. One promising approach involves the incorporation of calcium-rich materials along with super-saturated aqueous solutions in cement, a method demonstrated to be effective in various studies. However, further research is necessary to address technical challenges and optimize the process. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the existing knowledge on the impact of different calcium-rich materials and curing conditions on the workability and compressive strength of concrete, with a particular focus on aqueous CO2. Utilizing the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, this study identifies the problem, selects the subject of investigation, and gathers pertinent information from suitable databases. The selected documents were analyzed, evaluated, and synthesized to combine the findings. Additionally, the parameters of carbonated concrete utilized in recent studies were analyzed and discussed, providing a thorough understanding of the current advancements and areas requiring further investigation.
Perceptions of Journalism in a Cross-National Perspective
Authors: Serrano-Puche Javier , Sierra Aurken , Rodríguez-Virgili Jordi
Published: July 2024

This study compares news users’ perceptions of journalism in Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. Two cross-national surveys were conducted, each with over 2,000 participants in the respective countries. The surveys examined users’ evaluations of journalism’s relevance to society and its fulfilment of three key functions: holding the powerful to account, rapidly disseminating information to the public and providing analysis of current affairs. The findings highlight a gap between the social importance attributed to journalism and satisfaction with media performance. Information dissemination is perceived as the most effectively achieved function, while functions requiring more watchdog or analytical efforts receive less recognition in media activity. Age and education level are influential socio-demographic variables in news users’ perceptions. Older respondents and those with higher education levels view journalism as more relevant. Finally, Germany places a higher importance on journalism compared to Spain, with the United Kingdom occupying an intermediate position.
Cancel Culture or the Realpolitik of the Participatory Turn
Authors: Bajusz Orsolya
Published: July 2024

My argument is that the participatory ethos has contributed to cancel culture. I analyse various framings of cancel culture, as it is a complex phenomenon, one aspect of which concerns myth and ritual. I connect this to criticism of the participatory turn in contemporary art, which claims that participation is a public ritual that has been politically co-opted for different ends, such as producing fake consensus or the illusion of democratic engagement. To test my argument, I analyse my own cancellation, whilst being involved in Hungarian feminism, which in my experience has been a backwater in political parties and lobbies. I claim that the participatory turn has indeed been co-opted, either to represent participation, or as formats for politically instrumentalised subjectivation rituals. Cancellations take place when rituals of subjectivation and representation become sacrificial rituals, since sacrificing someone imbues participation with affect.
Ideology and the Constitution: Freedom of National Development of Peoples
Authors: Korolev P. E.
Published: July 2024

The paper examines the provisions of the ﬁrst Constitution of the USSR, approved in its ﬁnal version on January 31, 1924, from the point of view of Marxist‑Leninist ideology. The author concludes that the basic law found the necessary balance between centralization, republican autonomy, and the principles of socialist federalism. Many provisions of the document can be called ideological. On the one hand, the law‑maker of the ﬁrst Soviet years blames the camp of capitalist countries for national hostility or colonial slavery, chauvinism or imperialist atrocities. On the other hand, the Soviet government, which was international in its class nature, was supposed to be entrusted with the high mission of uniting fraternal peoples and restoring the national economy by the forces of a single socialist family under the banner of the proletarian dictatorship. The state aimed to unite the workers of various political and economic systems around the globe under the auspices of the world socialist Soviets. Numerous research publications of prominent Bolsheviks on the problems of the national question, based on the fundamental works by K. Marx, F. Engels, K. Kautsky, acted as the theoretical basis for the declarative provisions of the ﬁrst Constitution of the USSR. Based on the protocol documents of the Central Committee of the Russian Communist Party (b), the author notes the signiﬁcant role of Stalin’s personal administrative hobby in the development of historical and legal events. Nevertheless, the General Secretary of the party did not dare to go against the principles of democratic centralism or the International supported by Vladimir Lenin. The development of the terminology of the nation and the advantages of various ways of voluntary uniﬁcation of peoples, the comparison of models of cultural‑national or regional autonomizations in the works of the Bolsheviks play a great role.
The Category of Good Faith in Modern Russian Civil Law
Authors: Kozin S. A.
Published: July 2024

The paper considers the main approaches to understanding the essence of the category of good faith in modern civil law of the Russian Federation. The emphasis is placed on the problem of the lack of a uniﬁed approach to understanding this category in modern civil law science. The author analyzes the historical course of the development and formation of good faith: it takes its origins from the category of bona ﬁdes of Roman private law, which clearly had a moral signiﬁcance. The conclusion is formulated about the borrowing of such a meaning by the modern category of conscientiousness. Explaining the provisions of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation on the category of good faith, the Plenum of the Supreme Court applied a broad interpretation and determined that its key feature is the coordination of its interests with the interests of other subjects of civil turnover. The paper examines the approaches of various scientists to understanding the category in question. Thus, according to E. E. Bogdanova, conscientiousness is a purely moral category and can be assessed only from the standpoint of the rules of morality. E. A. Sukhanov’s approach, on the contrary, considers good faith as the condition of a person who is unaware of facts entailing certain legal consequences and deﬁnes this category as «ethically indiﬀerent». The position of I. B. Novitsky, who for the ﬁrst time divided conscientiousness into objective and subjective categories, is noteworthy. Objective conscientiousness acts as an external measure of civil legal relations, while subjective conscientiousness is a person’s ignorance of circumstances important to the law. The author concludes on the ﬂexibility of the category of good faith due to its ambiguous and ambivalent nature.
Results of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Issues of Legal Regulation
Authors: Shamova V. O.
Published: July 2024

The paper examines the role of artiﬁcial intelligence in modern technological processes. The active introduction of artiﬁcial intelligence into various spheres of society leads to increased production eﬃciency through the use of neural networks. At the moment, there are numerous examples of the introduction and operation of artiﬁcial intelligence. In this regard, a global expert group has conducted numerous studies in the ﬁeld of digital technologies, which makes very reasonable forecasts of productivity improvement and positive impact on the economy through the use of innovative technologies. The paper pays special attention to generative artiﬁcial intelligence that creates new content based on the provided data and deep learning methods. Generative artiﬁcial intelligence has features that distinguish it from artiﬁcial intelligence in general. The paper analyzes the EU law on artiﬁcial intelligence, as well as the standing of the European Parliament and the International Commission for Harmonization on the relationship between artiﬁcial intelligence and intellectual property law. The author notes the lack of a uniﬁed approach in determining the legal status of a work created by generative artiﬁcial intelligence. In the context of this issue, the author examines the cases of creating a work entirely or partially by generative artiﬁcial intelligence. The issue of identifying criteria for recognizing a work as creative is emphasized. The ambiguity of using copyrighted data to train generative artiﬁcial intelligence requires special attention. Judicial practice in foreign countries underlines the relevance of these issues. In general, the apaper is a comprehensive study of the legal status of works created by generative artiﬁcial intelligence from the point of view of copyright. The work contains various approaches, and such an ambiguous legal position of such objects indicates legal gaps in this area.
Assessment of pattern of adverse drug reactions with chemo-therapeutic drugs in a tertiary care hospital of Government Medical College Anantnag: a prospective observational study
Authors: Ismail Sheikh Hanan , Jabeen Asra , Nabi Masrat , Chashoo Nasreen , Magray Sami
Published: July 2024

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a global problem. The high toxicity of chemo-therapeutic agents makes assessment of ADR's due to anti-cancer drugs essential. The present study is done with the aim to assess and evaluate the pattern of ADR's due to anti-cancer therapy in hospitalized patients and to analyse the causality and severity of these reactions.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in department of pharmacology after getting approval from institutional ethics committee, GMC Anantnag over a period of 1 year. Patients of either sex with age >18 years was included. Data was collected directly from admitted patients in the oncology department and also from their medical case files. Causality and severity of ADRs were assessed by using the WHO-UMC causality scale and modified Hartwig and Seigel severity scale, respectively.
Results: A total of 982 ADRs were reported from 442 patients. Mean age of all patients was 37.49±11.88 years with 260 (58.82%) females and 182 (41.17%) males. Colorectal carcinoma (18.55%) was found to be the most common. Among 442 patients included in this study, 982 ADRs were recorded, with the most common being nausea/vomiting (n=166, 16.90%) followed by alopecia (n=142, 14.46%) and skin rashes (n=121, 12.32%). On causality assessment, as per WHO-UMC criteria 85.78% of the reactions were probable and 8.26% were possible. The severity of the reported reactions based on modified Hartwig and Siegel scale showed 742 (75.56%) ADRs to be mild, 227 (23.1%) ADRs to be moderate and 13 (1.32) to be severe.
Conclusions: ADRs are most important causes of morbidity and mortality and increase the economic burden on patient and society. Management of ADRs beforehand will help in reducing the suffering of patients and increase compliance. ADR monitoring is the need of the hour especially in cancer patients in order to increase quality of life, and decrease morbidity and mortality. However, early detection of the ADRs may help to modify the doses or the drug regimen to minimize the adverse effects.