bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Legitimization of the Sacred in Modern Discourses about the Miracle
Authors: Astapov S. N.
Published: February 2025

The article examines modern discourses about miracles to show how the discourses legitimize the sacred, i.e., justify its presence in the picture of the world. These discourses contain narratives about miracles as having a normative character: there are stories about proper and improper actions in contact with a miraculous object and about negative or positive results, desirable or undesirable transformations in the life of someone who had such contact. The article analyzes institutional religious discourses of the Russian Orthodox Church in comparison with modern vernacular discourses. The institutional religious discourses use narratives about miracles to form and maintain confessional norms and ideas, and they view negatively the vernacular forms with its emphasis on magical use of the sacred. At the same time, the article argues that the vernacular religious discourses generate miraculous plots, including those that ensure the reproduction of confessional norms and ideas.
Improving the Structural and Morphological Characteristic of Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) Via Additive ZnSe Nanoparticle
Authors: Hussein Kamil Mohammed  , Zaid A. Hasan  , Khalid Al-Ammar
Published: February 2025

The present study focuses on the preparation of Zinc selenide (ZnSe) doped Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) for utilization in various optoelectronic applications. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) were employed to analyze the structural and morphological characteristics. The XRD results indicated an amorphous nature for CMC, which transitioned to a polycrystalline structure upon the addition of high loading (8 wt.%) ZnSe nanoparticles. FTIR spectra confirmed a physical interaction between the ZnSe nanoparticles and the CMC polymer matrix. FESEM analysis revealed a uniform distribution of ZnSe nanoparticles throughout the CMC polymer matrix. These findings suggest that the CMC/ZnSe composite is appropriate for optoelectronic device applications.
ENSINO DE REPERTÓRIOS DE DANÇA
Authors: Silva Alexsander Barbozza da Silva
Published: February 2025

Este estudo dançante/educativo tem como objetivo refletir acerca do ensino de repertórios de dança na escola, tendo como norteamento as premissas defendidas pela inspiradora artista-docente Isabel Marques. Em relação com a experiência da pessoa autora como docente em instituições de Educação Básica e no Ensino Superior. Dessa maneira, organizamos o referido escrito em dois ensaios criativos intitulados como: (1) O Ensino de repertórios e a criação de corpos cênicos, e (2) As experiências com repertórios no chão da escola. Com a efetivação desse texto, conseguimos perceber que os repertórios de Dança como um saber histórico e repleto de conhecimento que compõem essa linguagem artística, mas que seus processos de ensino-aprendizagem precisam ocorrer alicerçados no questionamento e problematização.
ANTUNES FILHO
Authors: Fernandes Silvia
Published: February 2025

O texto de caráter historiográfico comenta a trajetória do encenador Antunes Filho a partir da estreia de Macunaíma, em 1978, até a montagem de A Pedra do Reino, em 2019. A encenação da rapsódia de Mário de Andrade define a guinada experimental de um dos maiores diretores brasileiros e a formação do Grupo Macunaíma, modelo de trabalho que anuncia princípios de construção espetacular e dramatúrgica consagrados, uma década mais tarde, nos processos colaborativos do teatro de grupo. Durante o percurso do diretor, a formalização cênica é feita com base em atuação coral e a tragédia é um dos focos dominantes, alternando-se a traços distintivos da cultura brasileira, com as matrizes historicizadas convivendo com a essencialidade e a abstração.
EUGÊNIO KUSNET
Authors: Azevedo Sérgio de
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo é fruto da pesquisa de doutorado intitulada Eugênio Kusnet: [o ator e seu (próprio) método] – elogio à imaginação, concluída em 2019, na Faculdade de Educação da Universidade Estadual de Campinas. É resultado da investigação sobre Eugênio Kusnet (1898-1975). Recupera, reorganiza e explicita, a partir de entrevista ainda não publicada na íntegra, o pensamento e as propostas artísticas e pedagógicas de Kusnet.
MESTRES E MÉTODOS
Authors: A Editoria
Published: February 2025

Apresentação do conteúdo desta edição, com dados e comentários a respeito dos textos.
The impact of the virtual induction program, training and professional development on self-efficacy and teaching practices: A school governance implication
Authors: Semlali Yahdih
Published: February 2025

Virtual induction and training have been used in many sectors including education (Andrade-Arenas et al., 2022; Martín-Gutiérrez et al., 2017). This study aims to explore the impact of a virtual induction program (VIP) and training and professional development (TPD) on teachers’ self-efficacy (SE) and teaching practices (TP). The study tries to test different models that are designed to understand different relationships. The study adopts the quantitative study design and uses secondary data prepared by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Data from this study was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) to explore the impact of the independent variables (online induction program and training and development program) on the dependent variables (teachers’ SE and TP). The findings of this study show that virtual induction and online training will not help teachers improve their SE due to many factors explained by the researcher. The analysis shows a significant relationship between the main independent variables (VIP, TPD) and the dependent variables (SE, TP). The study provides recommendations for policymakers and decision-makers. The findings of the study have different implications in education, management, and social life. It is highly recommended for schools and universities to conduct face-to-face induction programs as well as training. This leads to improved teachers’ SE and their TP.
RESILIENCIA Y ESTABILIDAD FINANCIERA EN EL SISTEMA BANCARIO BOLIVIANO
Authors: Mostajo Castelú Saulo A. , Morales Carrasco Walter
Published: February 2025

El turbulento contexto económico incide en el desempeño de las empresas que participan en el mercado de intermediación financiera, aspecto que genera el resurgimiento de la duda sobre cuan estables y fortalecidos se encuentran los bancos para afrontar escenarios adversos. En este marco, esta investigación se centra en el análisis del desempeño y posición financiera de los bancos desde una perspectiva y capacidad individual para afrontar situaciones que podrían comprometer su subsistencia. Dicha evaluación se enfoca en el análisis de alertas tempranas y de escenarios adversos pero probables bajo desde tres ópticas diferentes pero complementarias: la evaluación de irregularidades financieras, el análisis CAMELS y las pruebas de tensión. Estas metodologías nos han permitido determinar que el Sistema Bancario en Bolivia presenta niveles razonables de resiliencia, que debe ser acompañada por un marco normativo prudencial y una supervisión orientada a evitar que los shocks externos materialicen vulnerabilidades presentes en las hojas de balance. En nuestro análisis evidenciamos el caso especial de 2 entidades que merecen un tratamiento especial a fin de evitar ingresar en problemas individuales y que incluso pudieran afectar al sistema.
RIESGO OPERATIVO Y VARIABLES RELACIONADAS CON EL INTERÉS DE TRABAJAR EN UNA ENTIDAD FINANCIERA DE ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS Y EMPLEADOS EIFs – CASO EMPÍRICO BOLIVIANO
Authors: Pereira Delgadillo Marcos Alfredo Alfonso , Iraizos Quintanilla Dillis , Salazar Aramayo Julio Alvaro
Published: February 2025

Considerando que la ética y los valores de las personas, constituyen un componente fundamental para el desenvolvimiento de los empleados del sector de intermediación financiera sin conductas improcedentes que generen riesgo operativo (RO), el presente trabajo de investigación se realizó a partir de las proposiciones teóricas realizadas por Pereira [1], con el objetivo central de la validación indirecta de sus hipótesis P1A y P1B [1], realizándose un análisis de las variables que se relacionan con el interés de trabajar en una entidad de intermediación financiera (EIF) mediante un estudio empírico en Bolivia aplicando encuestas con muestreo probabilístico simple y estratificado a 1656 estudiantes de 9 universidades y 1164 empleados de EIFs del citado país; considerando expectativas y valores universales. Al evidenciarse que mayoritariamente manifestaron interés en trabajar en EIFs (82.4% estudiantes y 98.4% empleados), los resultados obtenidos a través de modelo logit de regresión que permiten sugerir en orden de importancia, que las principales variables que están asociadas o relacionadas con el interés de trabajar para los estudiantes universitarios son el logro, seguido de benevolencia (ambos negativamente) y hedonismo (positivamente), mientras que para los funcionarios de EIFs son el logro y estimulación (ambos negativamente).
SUBJETIVIDAD MODERNA, APOLITICIDAD Y CONSUMISMO EN HANNAH ARENDT
Authors: Gracia Landaeta Oscar , Lobatón Delgadillo Fabricio , Ovando Bustos Laura
Published: February 2025

El artículo reconstruye algunas de las perspectivas del trabajo de Hannah Arendt que permiten considerar la subjetividad moderna y su conexión con el despliegue de la sociedad capitalista. En dicho intento, se acude a espacios menos transitados de la reflexión arendtiana, como su análisis de la “introspección” en la temprana biografía de Rahel Varnhagen, su lectura de la “transformación del ciudadano en burgués” o su consideración acerca de las masas, el consumo y el entretenimiento. El resultado es la puesta en primer plano de ciertos enfoques originales que permiten advertir algunas de las principales condiciones del sujeto contemporáneo y su relación consigo mismo.
Word Guessing Game Learning Media Norm Material Improves Student Learning Outcomes
Authors: Ardani Maryami Balqis , Susilo Tri Widodo
Published: February 2025

The media used is less effective in learning activities and influences learning outcomes. Based on this, this research aims to develop a learning media platform, Word Guessing Game Learning Media, which can improve the learning outcomes of fifth-grade elementary school students. This research is development research. The model used to develop media is ADDIE. The subject of this research involved 1 (one) learning content/material expert 1 (one) learning media expert. The test subjects for this research were divided into 2 groups: a small group of 6 students and a large group of 26 students. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, questionnaires, and tests. Data collection instruments are questionnaire sheets and tests. The techniques used to analyze data are qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis, and N-gain is used to test the effectiveness of learning media. The research results show that product quality is included in the very appropriate criteria, with a score obtained from media experts of 88.5 and material experts of 92.5. The media developed meets practical criteria by obtaining an average score on the student response questionnaire with a percentage of 100%. The media meets the criteria of being quite decent, with an average score obtained from student post-test results of 85 with a completion percentage of 100%. It was concluded that the Word Guessing Game learning media could improve the learning outcomes of fifth-grade elementary school students.
Mathematical Process Skills by Gender in Junior High Schools
Authors: Kamid  , Rohati  , Ramalisa Yelli , Putri Fhadira Insani
Published: February 2025

Understanding differences in mathematical processing skills between male and female students in junior high school is very important because it can help in designing more effective teaching strategies. Therefore, this research aims to look at students' mathematical process skills based on gender in the collection material. The type of research used is quantitative research with a comparative type. The research instrument used was a questionnaire on students' mathematical processing skills. The population in this study was all junior high school students. The sample used in this research was 60 class VII A students consisting of 30 male students and 30 female students. The sampling technique in this research used simple random sampling. The data analysis techniques used in this research are descriptive analysis and inferential analysis. Descriptive data analysis is presented in a frequency distribution in the form of numbers such as mean, median, minimum value and maximum value, while inferential statistical techniques are carried out in the form of normality, homogeneity and hypothesis testing in the form of the t test. The research results showed that male students who had superior mathematical processing skills were students at SMP 21 Batanghari. Meanwhile, female students who have superior mathematical processing skills are students at Al-Arif Islamic Middle School. It was found that there were significant differences in the mathematical processing skills of male and female students at SMP 21 Batanghari and SMP Islam Al-Arif.
Flipbook Media Assisted by Local Wisdom to Improve Learning Outcomes Narrative Text for Fourth Grade Elementary School
Authors: Nichollas Bernard Steven Julian Totti  , Sukarir Nuryanto
Published: February 2025

The implementation of an independent curriculum in Indonesian language learning was still less effective in the applied and used of learn media, resulted in a lack of enthusiasm, motivation, and low student learned outcomes. This research aims to developed learning media in the form of flipbooks with the help of the local wisdom of Geopark Karangsari, to identified the effectiveness of developed flipbook media with the help of local wisdom of Geopark Karangsari to improve learning outcomes for class IV narrative texts. This research used Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model which consists of five stages. This research collecteds data using test techniques in the form of pretest and posttest; and non-test techniques in the form of observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. There are two stages of data analysis techniques used in this research, namely initial data analysis and final data analysis. Initial data analysis contains normality tests and homogeneity tests of learning outcomes before and after using flipbook media. Meanwhile, the final data analysis contains a t-test and n-gain test on learning outcomes before and after using flipbook media. The results of this researched prove that flipbook media assisted by local wisdom from Geopark Karangsari improves narrative text learning outcomes for class IV SD. The increased in narrative text learned outcomes is shown by the n-gain test of 0.66 with an average difference of 26.52 which is categorized as medium.
The Impact of Using Metaverse Technology in the Learning Process in Junior High Schools
Authors: Usfandi Haryaka  , Warman
Published: February 2025

In today's world of education, educational technology is integrated with Metaverse. However, in reality, there are still many schools that have not utilized Metaverse in the learning process. In theory, with the help of Metaverse, it can increase interest in learning. However, in reality, student learning outcomes in mathematics, science and social studies, science and social studies subjects obtained by students are actually low. This urgently needs to be studied with the gap between theory and facts in the field, with the aim of analyzing the extent to which Metaverse technology is used in the learning process in the classroom, especially in the learning process of mathematics, science and social studies, science and social studies in junior high schools. The research method used is quantitative using a questionnaire survey. The research sample was 360 teachers spread across Samarinda. The sample selection was carried out randomly to teachers who had used Metaverse as a tool in the learning process. Data collection techniques with questionnaires. Assessment scale from point 1 to point 5. Analysis techniques with descriptive statistics assisted by SPSS Version 25.0 by calculating the mean, percentage, standard deviation and standard deviation. As a result, teachers proved to be proficient in using Metaverse technology in teaching mathematics, science and social studies, science and social studies. It was found that Metaverse technology has been effectively integrated into teachers' teaching methods and teachers provide better learning experiences to students. The conclusion is that there is a significant difference between teachers' attitudes regarding the level of use of Metaverse technology. However, no significant difference was observed based on teachers' experiences in learning.
The Influence of Location on The Decision to Choose a Private University in Bali: The Mediation Effect of Brand Image
Authors: Wijaya I Gusti Ngurah Satria , Nirmala Annisa Rizky , Aldora Putu Febby
Published: February 2025

Higher education is a source of innovation and solutions for the growth and development of the nation along with the times. One of the critical issues of higher education is the decline in the number of new students entering private universities (PTS) influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the change of several State Universities to Legal Entity State Universities. This causes competition between PTS to be tighter and unavoidable. This study aims to analyze the location of private university selection decisions with the brand image variable as the mediating variable. The subjects of this study amounted to 200 students. The data in this study were collected using a questionnaire method with an instrument in the form of a questionnaire sheet. The analysis technique used in this research is structural equation model (SEM) analysis. This study's results indicate a significant influence between brand image and private college decisions. So it can be concluded that, partially, location and brand image have a positive and significant effect on the decision to choose a private university, and the area has a positive and significant impact on the brand image of private universities. As for the indirect effect, brand image can partially mediate the considerable influence of location on private college selection decisions. This research can guide the government and higher education managers in designing policies that support the availability of quality education in various places, thereby opening more comprehensive access for students to choose universities according to their needs and values.
Análise da Evolução de Produção de Conhecimento sobre Estratégias de E-Voting em Língua Portuguesa
Authors: Flores Mafalda Alexandra da Costa , Correia Pedro Miguel Alves Ribeiro , Cardoso Flávio Manoel Coelho Borges
Published: February 2025

O voto é uma das bases da democracia e uma alteração ao sistema de votação poderá trazer consequências irreversíveis. Em paralelo com o declínio dos níveis de interesse e participação política nas democracias ocidentais, a adoção de estratégias de e-voting têm vindo a ser estudadas e desenvolvidas por todo o globo. O principal objetivo do presente trabalho constitui-se, através de uma meta-análise, compreender a evolução do estudo de estratégias de e-voting, em língua portuguesa. Através deste trabalho fornece-se uma visão ampla e geral sobre a pesquisa em torno de sistemas de e-voting, clarificando o que tem sido estudado sobre a matéria. Verifica-se que a evolução do estudo sobre  o e-voting se tem acentuado, particularmente após o início do século XXI, observando-se uma tendência crescente, mas não acentuada, marcada por várias quebras ao longo dos anos.
A influência de fatores operacionais do ambiente do ambiente de negócios e de aspectos de gestão e no desempenho de redes de varejo alimentar de países desenvolvidos e emergentes
Authors: Antônio Ferreira Couto Marco , Fellisoni de Angelo Cláudio , Vasconcelos Fernando Freire
Published: February 2025

Este estudo analisou a relação entre o desempenho de redes de varejo de alimentos em nações desenvolvidas e emergentes de 2011 a 2019. Utilizados dados de 80 empresas de varejo alimentar em 35 países, empregando modelos de regressão linear de dados de painel. Observou-se uma forte correlação entre o Market Share, atividade operacional, contexto econômico do país-sede (PIB per capita e índice de Gini) e práticas de gestão sustentável. Indicadores financeiros e de mercado de ações foram influenciados pelas operações e pelo ambiente econômico, especialmente o PIB per capita. O foco na sustentabilidade teve um impacto positivo na saúde financeira das empresas, com lojas menores em nações emergentes alcançando um retorno superior sobre o investimento em comparação com lojas maiores.
Desenvolvimento de uma plataforma de ensino, socialização de conteúdos e consultoria para pequenos e médios empreendedores
Authors: Franco Gustavo , Dantas Sérgio
Published: February 2025

Este estudo intervencionista visa aproveitar a ausência de ferramentas consultivas e redes de apoio para empreendedores de SMEs, focando na alta taxa de mortalidade das pequenas e médias empresas brasileiras, responsáveis por 30% do PIB. Utilizou-se o arcabouço de Marcondes et al. (2017), pesquisa qualitativa com 6 sujeitos e survey com 166 empreendedores de São Paulo. Os resultados destacam a importância de plataformas de educação e socialização de conteúdo para aumentar a percepção de valor dos serviços de consultoria. O estudo propõe uma solução prática para os desafios dos empreendedores, através da educação mediada por tecnologia, visando aumentar a competitividade das SMEs e fortalecer a economia nacional.
DETERMINATION OF GEOMETRIC PARAMETERS OF UNDEFORMED CHIPS AT THE STAGE OF CUT IN DURING MULTI-PASS CUTTING OF THE INTERNAL GEAR BY POWER SKIVING
Authors:   Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Slipchuk Andrii
Published: February 2025

The article presents the results of modeling and studying the processes of cutting internal gears by the power skiving method based on the previously developed graph-analytical model of cut layers. The results of the calculations of the geometrical parameters of undeformed chips can be used to calculate the forces that occur in the process of four-pass gear cutting and influence the parameters of this process. The main component of the cutting force and the tangential force on the axis of the cutter are presented at the level of individual blades and teeth in successive angular cutting positions. Graphs of changes in the chip thickness ratio are obtained. The analysis of the forces in single-tooth meshing and continuous cutting forces allows the develop a methodology for selecting rational modes - the value of axial feed, the number of passes with different cutting depths to ensure the shortest time and achieve the specified accuracy of gears in terms of the parameter of permissible angular deviation of the profile of the gear being cut.
Development of Reaction Speed in Fencing: Literature Review and Future Agenda
Authors: Teteris Lukass Edmunds , Saulite Sergejs , Licis Renars
Published: February 2025

The sport of fencing is fast, athletic, and psychologically very complex. In fencing, the fencer’s success and achievement depend on various factors. In addition to technical and tactical training, the main success factors are aerobic and anaerobic capacity, speed, reaction speed, endurance, agility, flexibility, and coordination skills. In biathlete sports, one must react within the shortest time possible because the combat technique involves attack and defence moves throughout. Reaction speed, which is one of the aspects determining speed overall, became one of the main factors in achieving athletic success in fencing. The ability to influence reaction speed is very complex, and scholars have announced several discoveries on the development of reaction time. The aim of this study is to analyse scientific literature to find an effective training method for developing reaction speed in fencing. It was decided to use the Google Scholar database to find original studies in the English language with a focus on the development of reaction speed in fencing. Seven scientific articles were included in this study. Scientific studies on the development of reaction speed show that systematic and continuous training from 6 weeks to 3 years in duration improves the fencer’s reaction speed. The exercises were selected in line with the peculiarities of fencing and general physical training, hitting the fencing target using visual signals and using exercises for reaction speed, changing direction, speed, and explosiveness. Training to develop reactions should constitute an integral part of fencing training programmes for both children and adults who are proficient fencers. Further studies are needed on employing new training methods and tools in the development of reaction speed.
Harcerski styl życia a uczenie się przez całe życie
Authors: Huk Tomasz
Published: February 2025

This article compares the concept of the scouting lifestyle with the idea of lifelong learning. It delves into the principles of scouting education, highlighting the distinction between scouting as such and the Polish scout movement, which stems from the latter’s involvement in the fight for independence. The tenets of lifelong learning within the Polish scout movement are explored with regard to the model of learning through action. This unique approach, marked by positive mutual interaction, clarity of goals, voluntary affiliation, individuality, authenticity, and indirectness, is defined as the Polish scout movement's educational method.

The article details various elements such as the subject and object of learning, the objectives, means, forms of scout work, and the conditions for lifelong learning within the scout movement. The results of such an education manifest as the proficiency badges earned by scouts, as well as scout and instructor ranks. In addition, attention was paid to lifelong learning focused on knowledge, skills, and attitudes relating to scouting as well as specialised competencies in various areas of human activity. A vision of the an innovative individual is described – an individual who embodies the spirit of lifelong learning. The reflections presented, are based on an analysis of comprehensive human development approach in selected Polish scouting organisations that form the “Forum on Education”. It is essential to note that despite their differences, all scout organisations operate in accordance with the principles of education and child development of the Polish scouting movement, which was introduced over a century ago over a century ago.
Review of public space studies in Indonesia: Research identification and future social agenda
Authors: Ahmadin Ahmadin , Sanur Ilham S. , Nur Rezky J.
Published: February 2025

The objective of this systematic literature review model research is to ascertain, characterise, and evaluate the evolution of public space study trends in Indonesia concerning the evolution of its utilisation. The author uses scientific research to support his claims that this study trend is an expression of societal concern for the value of urban public space. The information gathered includes the extent of the trend in scientific publications on public space in Indonesia, the identities of the scholars who work on the subject, and the most recent research questions pertaining to the topic. According to the findings, joint investigations with scholars from other nations worldwide have resulted in a notable increase in the number of publications on public space in Indonesia. A number of factors affect the annual increase: availability of research data, financing support for study, and the interest of researchers in public space. Twenty-firstcentury publications peaked in 2021, according to the Scopus database. In particular, the construction and revitalisation of new representational public places, are among the strategies that the results of this study help shape for Indonesian municipal governments. This is very important because now and in the future, the needs of urban communities for public spaces, especially green open spaces, are increasingly urgent. For this purpose, the development of public spaces is on the future social agenda of the government and urban development planners.
Long-term dynamics, distribution, and protection of the Eurasian beaver Castor fiber in Poland
Authors: Paderewski Jakub , Sienkiewicz-Paderewska Dorota
Published: February 2025

The Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber L.) has achieved remarkable success in rebuilding its population in Europe, increasing its numbers and range from 1955 to the present. Data on the C. fiber abundance in Poland have been collected by the Central Statistical Office since 1960, and since 2000 they have also been available divided into voivodships. We subjected these data to statistical analysis, including chi-square tests, broken-line regression, and correspondence analysis. Biplots, charts of population dynamics, and distribution maps were created. It was also examined whether there is a relation between the density of the C. fiber population in Poland and the presence of standing or flowing waters, forest and shrub land, ponds, ditches and the proportion of meadows and pastures in each voivodship. The C. fiber population in Poland grew between 1960 and 2023. The geometric mean of the annual data showed an average increase of 10.99% per year. Furthermore, four distinct time intervals were identified within the C. fiber population dynamics, each exhibiting a distinct statistical trend: the initial interval, spanning from 1960 to 1975, demonstrated an average increase of approximately 6.9% per year, 15.6% per year in the period 1976–2002, 9.3% in 2003–2016 and 3.8% after. The largest increase occurred in the eastern and north-western Poland, while the smallest number of beavers is found in the central part of the country (in the north-south direction). The C. fiber population was negatively affected by standing surface waters and drainage ditches, while flowing surface waters increased its number.
Effective mitigation of an outbreak of New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase–producing Escherichia coli infections in a small animal veterinary teaching hospital
Authors: DeStefano Ian , Fellman Claire L. , Bergeron Alicia C. , Golato Lauren M. , Doron Shira , Cumming Melissa , Brown Catherine M. , Leaf Jessica , Dietrich Jaclyn , Wagner Regina , Cole Stephen D.
Published: February 2025

OBJECTIVE

To describe infection prevention and control (IPC) interventions implemented in response to an outbreak of New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM)–producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) infections in a veterinary teaching hospital.

METHODS

A multimodal intervention was introduced that included environmental surveillance, point-prevalence surveillance of hospitalized dogs and cats, mandatory education/training about CRE, alterations in personal protective equipment protocols, increased environmental cleaning/disinfection, workflow modifications, and expert consultation.

RESULTS

The highest environmental point prevalence for all-type carbapenemase-producing CRE (CP-CRE) or NDM Escherichia coli samples was 59.4% (19 of 32) or 37.5% (12 of 32), respectively. The highest prevalence of patient colonization with all-type CP-CRE (4 of 13 [30.8%]) or NDM E coli (3 of 13 [23.1%]) occurred at the same time point. Following the interventions, NDM E coli and all-type CP-CRE in the environment rapidly declined, and no further clinical infections were documented in the subsequent 7 months. However, CP-CRE and NDM E coli patient colonization rates took several months to decline.

CONCLUSIONS

Both clinical infections and patient colonization with CRE declined by use of a multimodal IPC strategy. However, inpatient colonization rates declined more slowly, suggesting ongoing intrafacility transmission and/or unidentified environmental reservoirs that took longer to resolve.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

This study described feasible IPC interventions that can be applied to inpatient small animal settings to help mitigate acquisition of CRE infections and asymptomatic colonization. Monitoring for clinical infections alone is an insensitive indicator of intrafacility CRE transmission in hospitalized patients. Substantial expenses were associated with the outbreak. Improved IPC and early intervention are recommended to prevent CRE transmission within veterinary hospitals.
Tools and Trends in Real Estate Sustainability Assessment
Authors: Máška Jiří , Janků Jaroslava , Lorencová Iva
Published: February 2025

The aim of this research was to identify the current trends and tools in the field of real estate sustainability assessment and to determine their relevance for real estate valuation. Bibliometric analysis, an in-depth search of Web of Science sources and a co-occurrence or cluster analysis were used to meet the objective. From the research, it was found that LEED and BREEAM certifications are the most widely used among the current trends and tools in real estate sustainability assessment. Sustainability itself shows relationships with property valuation, but these are not strong, and therefore it can be assumed that, currently, sustainable properties do not have the concept of valuation itself, nor is this topic the main focus of the research. On the positive side, there is potential for sustainability in real estate valuation issues, where sustainability certifications are expected to play an increasingly important role in the real estate valuation process in the future. A limitation of the research is the fact that many publications do not directly address the sustainable property valuation process, but this is a potential for a new research direction that would specifically address the sustainable property valuation process.
Análisis táctico integrado de la problemática de los comités de agua potable de Toluca
Authors:   Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. Unidad CEIBAAS (Centro de Estudios e Investigación en Biocultura, Agroecología, Ambiente y Salud), Colima, México, Anzurez-Valencia Edgar , Romero-Contreras Alejandro Tonatiuh ,   Instituto Interamericano de Tecnología y Ciencias del Agua, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, México, Díaz-Delgado Carlos ,   Instituto Interamericano de Tecnología y Ciencias del Agua, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, México
Published: February 2025

Se analizaron los problemas sociopolíticos, económicos, ambientales y técnico-operativos que padecen los 27 comités de agua potable ―de origen antiguo― de Toluca, para identificar los indicadores clave que deben ser atendidos prioritariamente. Este trabajo se realizó con investigación de archivo ―trabajo documental y análisis de gabinete― a través de la Técnica de Grupo de Consulta Delphi, basado en una metodología original de combinación de instrumentos y métodos de planeación estratégica participativa con un enfoque de gestión integrada de recursos hídricos. Resultaron 52 indicadores clave que modelan el sistema de gestión de los comités, de los cuales 24 indicadores corresponden al subsistema económico (46.4 %); 19, al subsistema técnico-operativo (35.1 %); y 9, al subsistema sociopolítico (18.5 %). Los resultados encontrados son de utilidad operativa para los comités y pueden ser considerados en la identificación de acciones y alternativas de solución. Se concluyó que los indicadores clave sobre voluntad, participación y compromiso de los actores y usuarios del agua son elementos prioritarios para mejorar la toma de decisiones y resolver la problemática de los comités de agua potable de Toluca.
Análisis geoespacial de los sitios de afectación por inundación desde una base de datos recopilada por el cuerpo de bomberos de Guadalajara durante el temporal de lluvia del periodo 2010-2022
Authors:   Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A. C., Unidad CEIBAAS (Centro de Estudios e Investigación en Biocultura, Agroecología, Ambiente y Salud), Colima, México / Programa Investigadoras e Investigadores por México, Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencias y Tecnologías, México / Universidad de Colima, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Colima, México, González Maura , Comi Boris ,   Coordinación Municipal de Protección Civil de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, México, López De la Cruz Jesús ,   Universidad de Colima, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Colima, México
Published: February 2025

Se analizan los sitios de afectación por inundación (SAI) atendidos por la Coordinación de Protección Civil de Guadalajara (CMPCG) desde un enfoque geoespacial; se da a conocer la distribución de cómo, cuándo y dónde han afectado las inundaciones durante los últimos 12 años (2010-2022). El caso de estudio es la zona urbana del municipio de Guadalajara; se analiza la frecuencia, distribución e intensidad de las inundaciones año por año, y del total del periodo de estudio. Se obtuvo un mapa de categorización del tirante de agua, considerando la altura de nivel de inundación histórica presentada por colonias, donde la mayoría presenta un rango que va de medio a bajo. Posteriormente, se analizaron los servicios atendidos por bases del área operativa de la CMPCG, donde los mayores sectores afectados son la vía pública y el sector casa habitación. Se trabajó con un total de 3 676 SAI contenidos en el inventario de inundaciones de la CMPCG. El estudio permite identificar 63 sitios recurrentes de inundación (SiRI) con la información de los SAI. A escala de colonias, se corresponden a 65 colonias recurrentes de inundación (CRI). Se exhiben, además, 20 sitios críticos de inundación (SiCI), que cumplieron con los criterios de recurrencia, también se considera el criterio de incidencia tanto en el campo de domicilio como en el de cruce. Finalmente, se destaca la labor que se realiza día con día en la Coordinación Municipal de Protección Civil de Guadalajara (CMPCG) y específicamente del personal del Área Operativa, ya que este estudio se realizó a partir de la información recabada por dicho personal durante cada temporal de lluvias. Con el presente estudio se contribuye a la primera etapa de la gestión integral de riesgos al incluir el análisis e identificación de los sitios de inundación en el municipio de Guadalajara.
Pengembangan E-Booklet IPA Terpadu Berbasis Etnosains Batik Damar Kurung Gresik untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa
Authors: Mubin Muhammad Iskhaqul , Yasir Mochammad , Tamam Badrud , Wulandari Ana Yuniasti Retno , Hadi Wiwin Puspita
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kelayakan, keterbacaan siswa, respons siswa dan mengetahuipeningkatan minat belajar siswa setelah menggunaan e-booklet. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode R&Ddengan desain pengembangan ADDIE. Respons siswa terhadap pengembangan bahan ajar e-booklet IPAterpadu berbasis etnosains batik damar kurung Gresik memperoleh rata-rata persentase sebesar 99,05%dengan kriteria yang sangat baik. sehingga media tersebut dapat digunakan oleh siswa dan dianggapsebagai sarana pembelajaran yang sangat baik. Uji kelompok besar menunjukkan peningkatan minatbelajar siswa dengan nilai N-gain 0,966. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa bahan ajar e-booklet IPA terpaduyang berbasis etnosains batik damar kurung Gresik dapat meningkatkan minat siswa dalam belajar,membuat belajar lebih mudah, dan membantu siswa mempelajari materi klasifikasi makhluk hidupdengan bahasa sederhana yang mudah dipahami. Karena menggunakan format QR-code, bahan ajar jugadinilai sangat mudah dibawa dan digunakan.
Pengembangan Tes Pengetahuan Hakikat Sains pada Pelajaran IPA di SMP dengan Tema Cahaya dan Alat Optik
Authors: Lestari Niken Ayu , Susongko Purwo , Hayati Muriani Nur
Published: February 2025

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui: (1) validitas produk berupa tes pengetahuan hakikat sains, (2) karakteristik tes pengetahuan hakikat sains. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah keseluruhan siswa SMP Negeri 3 Talang. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah kelas VIII tahun ajaran 2022/2023 SMP Negeri 3 Talang. Penelitian ini menggunakan model ADDIE yang dibatasi hanya sampai tahap Development. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan metode wawancara, tes, dan angket. Butir-butir tes pengetahuan hakikat sains telah memenuhi validitas ditinjau dari aspek isi, aspek psikometri, dan aspek konstrak. Validasi aspek konstrak memberikan hasil: (a) item fit tes pengetahuan hakikat sains dinyatakan fit atau dapat berfungsi dengan baik, (b) person fit menghasilkan sebanyak 100 respon peserta tes dikatakan fit atau sesuai dengan model, (c) tes pengetahuan hakikat sains bersifat unidimensi. Karakteristik butir soal dilihat dari tingkat kesukaran butir tes dengan hasil 30 % soal mudah, 60 % soal sedang, dan 10% soal sukar.
Deskripsi Keterampilan Kolaborasi melalui Implementasi Media Pembelajaran Monopoli Berbasis Listerasi Sains Bervisi SETS
Authors: Anam Muhammad Misbakhul , Arfiani Yuni , Fatkhomi Fahmi
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan tingkat keterampilan kolaborasi siswa antara yang menggunakan media pembelajaran monopoli berbasis literasi sains bervisi SETS dan menggunakan LKPD berbasis literasi sains pada materi tata surya. Jenis penelitian ini yaitu quasi eksperimen  dengan desain penelitian pretest-posttest control group. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling yang menghasilkan kelas VII E sebagai kelas eksperimen dan VII D sebagai kelas kontrol. Intrumen penelitian ini berupa soal pretest-posttest, lembar observasi, angket dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan SPSS versi 22. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu keterampilan kolaborasi pada kelas eksperimen sebesar 62,24% dengan kategori kolaboratif dan kelas kontrol sebesar 49,85% dengan kategori cukup kolaboratif.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and the Risk of Ovarian Cancer: A Systematic Review
Authors: Allafi Ahmad , Alzayed Afnan , Marzooq Zahra , Ali Sara , Hadi Sultan , Alatoui Shahad , Ayoob Nebras , Jaafar Kawthar , Alaali Zainab , Alsaab Haya
Published: February 2025

Objectives: To analyze the long-term outcomes related to minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) in the management of benign liver tumors (BLTs). Methods: A total of 388 pertinent publications were found after a comprehensive search across four databases. 47 full-text publications were examined after duplicates were eliminated using Rayyan QCRI and relevance was checked; four studies finally satisfied the requirements for inclusion. Results: We included six studies with a total of 349,034 women diagnosed or with a history of PID. While some studies suggest that PID, particularly infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and HSV-2, may contribute to the development of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) and borderline ovarian tumors (BOT), others report no significant connection, especially with high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC). One study identifies PID as an independent risk factor, with women having a 1.49-fold higher likelihood of developing ovarian cancer. In contrast, other findings indicate no increased incidence of ovarian cancer associated with PID. Conclusion: This review highlights a complex and inconsistent relationship between PID and ovarian cancer risk. While chronic inflammation caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and HSV-2 infections may play a role, some studies report no significant associations, particularly with subtypes like HGSC. Early diagnosis and treatment of PID remain crucial to minimize long-term complications. Larger, well-designed prospective studies are needed to clarify PID's role in ovarian carcinogenesis. Identifying high-risk populations and incorporating PID history into cancer risk models could improve early detection and prevention strategies.
Care management in the delivery room and neonatal intensive care unit: case report of a newborn with bilateral frontoparietal encephalocele
Authors: Mota Júlia
Published: February 2025

Nervous system defects affect 1 in every 4000 live births. Encephalocele, which consists of the herniation of the brain and/or meninges through a defect in the cranial vault, is among the main defects in the closure of the neural tube during embryonic development. The objective of this study was to report a case of ruptured bilateral frontoparietal encephalocele in a full-term child previously diagnosed since the 20th week of gestation. Born by vaginal birth, no resuscitation maneuvers were performed, no indication of greater investments due to malformations. 48 hours after birth, intensive care was initiated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU). During his stay in the ICU he received ventilatory support, phototherapy, surgical treatment for subpial transection of bilateral frontoparietal encephalocele, correction of cerebrospinal fluid fistula, cranial reconstruction for open acrania/dysraphism, anticonvulsant therapy, vasoactive drug support and antibiotic therapy. She was discharged to the ward after 40 days of hospitalization, without ventilatory support and on a full diet. Diagnosis is usually made via ultrasound in the second trimester of pregnancy. The prognosis is directly related to prenatal and postnatal care, the volume of herniated content, the brain tissue involved and whether there are other associated malformations. The indication of therapeutic interventions and the suspension of those already instituted often raise ethical dilemmas in neonatal care. Therefore, it is necessary to publish studies exploring this topic in detail.
Analisis Sentimen Ulasan Aplikasi Samsat Digital Nasional Menggunakan Algoritma Naive Bayes Classifier
Authors: Chandra Ruby , Sipayung Evasaria Magdalena
Published: February 2025

Samsat Digital Nasional (SIGNAL) merupakan aplikasi layanan pengesahan Surat Tanda Nomor Kendaraan berbasis mobile. Aplikasi ini membuat perubahan dimana masyarakat yang biasanya harus mendatangi kantor Samsat untuk mengurus pajak kendaraan motornya, sekarang dapat dilakukan dimana saja. Semenjak diluncurkannya aplikasi ini, mucul berbagai tanggapan berupa ulasan dari para pengguna SIGNAL. Ulasan-ulasan ini memiliki informasi yang sangat berguna bagi pihak pemilik aplikasi untuk mengetahui kekurangan dan kelebihan dari aplikasinya. Proses perolehan informasi untuk mengetahui kekurangan dan kelebihan secara manual tentunya memakan waktu lama jika ada puluhan ribu ulasan yang harus dibaca satu persatu. Dengan analisis sentimen, proses tersebut dapat dipersingkat dimana sistem dapat secara otomatis memisahkan ulasan berdasarkan informasi yang terkandung didalamnya dengan cepat dan tepat. Penelitian ini menggunakan algoritma Naïve Bayes Classifier untuk melakukan klasifikasi terhadap ulasan menjadi 3 kelas yaitu sentimen positif, negatif, dan netral. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan 1792 data ulasan yang diambil dari kolom ulasan aplikasi SIGNAL di Google Play Store, dimana 1433 data dialokasikan sebagai data latih dan 359 data dialokasikan sebagai data uji. Data teks selanjutnya terbentuk numerik dengan menggunakan pembobotan TF-IDF. Pengujian dilakukan dengan menggunakan confusion matrix untuk mengetahui accuracy, precision, dan recall sistem. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian dengan 359 data uji menggunakan confusion matrix didapatkan nilai accuracy dari sistem adalah 91.643% dengan nilai rata-rata precision sebesar 90.41%, dan nilai rata-rata recall sebesar 74.973%.