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लिम्बू समुदायमा प्रचलित लोकनृत्य धाननाच
Authors: सेन्दाङ भूपालकुमार
Published: May 2024

नेपालको सुदुर पूर्वी भागमा बसोबास गर्ने लिम्बू (याक्थुङ) समुदायमा प्रचलित विभिन्न संस्कृतिहरु मध्ये लोकनृत्य धाननाच (यालाङ) एक महत्वपूर्ण संस्कृति हो । संस्कृति मानव जातिको पहिचानको आधार हो । यसको विकास मानव जीवन यापनलाई सहज र सरल तरिकाले अगाडि बढाउन भएको देखिन्छ । लिम्बू भाषामा धाननाचलाई ‘यालाङ’ भनिन्छ । यहाँ ‘या’ भनेको धान र ‘लाङ’ भनेको नाच्नु हो । यसबाट धाननाचको उत्पत्ति र विकास धानखेतीसंग सम्बन्धित रहेको देखिन्छ । धाननाचमा वाद्यवादनको खासै प्रयोग हुँदैन । यस नाचमा गाईने गीतलाई ‘पालाम’ भनिन्छ । धाननाचमा गीत गाउने छुट्टै गायक हुँदैन । नृत्यकारहरुले नै पालाम गीत पनि गाउनु पर्दछ । ‘पालाम’ शब्द ‘पानलाम’ बाट बनेको हो जसको अर्थ ‘पान’ भनेको कुरा र र ‘लाम’ भनेको वाटो हो । तसर्थ पालामको अर्थ मनमा लागेको कुरा वा हृदयमा उठेको भाव वा विचारलाई काव्यात्मक रुपमा कथेर भन्ने बाटो (लाम) हो । याक्थुङ लिम्बू जातिको महत्वपूर्ण सांस्कृतिक सम्पदाको रुपमा रहेको  धाननाच (यालाङ) को उत्पत्ति कसरी भयो ? यो नाच किन र कसरी नाचिन्छ ? धाननाचमा गाइने पालाम गीतलाई भाव र प्रसङ्गको आधारमा के कति प्रकारमा वर्गीकरण गर्न सकिन्छ ? भन्ने मुख्य शोध प्रश्नहरुको जवाफ प्राप्त गर्ने उद्देश्यले यो अध्ययन गरिएको छ । यो एक गुणात्मक प्रकृतिको अन्वेषणात्म तथा ऐतिहासिक अध्ययन हो । यस अध्यायनमा संकलित प्रारम्भिक तत्थ्याङ्कहरु धाननाचको प्रत्यक्ष अवलोकन र धाननाचसम्बन्धी ज्ञाता तथा अभ्यासकर्तासंगको अन्तर्वार्ताको माध्यमद्वारा संकलन गरिएका छन् । धाननाच मौखिक परम्परा अनुरुप पुस्तान्तरण हुदै आएकोले कतिपय तत्थ्याङ्कहरु लिम्बू समुदायमा प्रचलित आख्यान तथा किंवदन्तीहरुबाट पनि संकलन गरिएका छन् । प्राप्त तत्थ्याङ्कहरुलाई ब्याख्या विश्लेषण गर्दा धाननाचको उत्पत्ति र विकास मानिसले कृषिकर्म शुरु गरे पश्चात धानखेतीको विकास भएसँगै क्रमशः भएको पाइन्छ । यस्तै सुरुमा यस नाचका व्यावस्थित नियमहरु नभएकोमा मानव विकृति बढेपछि दार्शनिक येहाङको पालादेखि साईनो–सम्बन्ध लाग्ने महिला पुरुषबीच धाननाच्न नहुने र शिष्ट, मर्यादित तथा अनुसाशित ढंगले यो नाँच नाच्नुपर्ने नियमहरु तर्जुमा भएको पाइएको छ । प्रारम्भमा धानको परालबाट अन्नको दाना झार्नको लागि नाचिने यो नाच पछिल्लो समयमा युवा–युवतीबीच आपसमा दुःखसुखका अनुभूतिहरु साँटासाँट गर्ने, प्रेम र मायाप्रिति भावनाहरु अभिव्यक्त गर्ने, विरह र बेदनाहरु पोख्ने, सामाजिक यथार्थता प्रकट गर्ने र मनोरञ्जन तथा आनन्द प्राप्त गर्ने प्रयोजनको लागि नचिएको देखिन्छ । साथै धाननाचमा गाइने पालाम गीतलाई यसको विशेषताको आधारमा मुख्यतः तुम्मुइ पालाम, मिम्मुइ पालाम र सेम्मुइ पालाम गरी तीन प्रकारमा वर्गीकरण गर्न सकिने तत्थ्य यस अध्यायनबाट प्रकाशमा आएको छ ।
Spiritual Ecology: A Path to Ecological Existentialism
Authors: Regmi Bhim Nath
Published: May 2024

This article explores the distinctive opportunities arising from the concept of spiritual ecology, and intersects with religion and ecology, religion and nature, and religion and environmentalism. On one side, these opportunities encompass problematic trends within certain facets of existing ecological aspect entangled with capitalist enclosures and consumerist desires. Conversely, it holds the promise of fostering the commitment to harmony with nonhumans’ existence, and suggests for understanding that transcends the conventional confines of religion. Many works on spiritual ecology embrace a broad multiplicity, questioning how to discern between more favorable and less favorable expressions of spiritual ecology. As this, it upholds the value of diversity while differentiating between the anti-intellectual, individualistic, and capitalistic tendencies within spiritual ecology and those that align more closely with what can be characterized as ecological existentialism or co-existentialism. It emerges as a reaction to the ideals and socio-political frameworks of current periods, which have avoided an intimate connection with the world and its revered nature. Over the past century, it has evolved into an intellectual and practice-oriented discipline, addressing the need to reconnect with the sacred dimensions of the natural world. animism
Some Dramatic Scenes and Their Significance in Mulk Raj Anand’s Novel Untouchable
Authors: Adhikari Bina
Published: May 2024

This paper discusses about the dramatic scenes and their significance found in Mulk Raj Anand’s first novel Untouchable. From the deep study in the novel, the early morning scene, the well-scene, the touching scene, the most pathetic scene, the pollution scene, the Chapati-throwing scene and the hockey match scene are found to be focused. Bakha is a key person of the novel who is enthusiastic to hire his senses to adore the satisfaction of environment. His vocation-the duty of searching has destroyed his preferred senses. He discovers happy in nature which influences him, but he notices the impact only in a confined superficial way. It is the tiring schedule and the dirty job of cleaning toilets that have made Bakha unfit of admiring natural prettiness. Thus, the match provides the novelist with yet another occasion to depict the inhumanity of the caste Hindus and the degrading and demoralising effect of untouchability.
Edna's Struggle Against Oppressions in The Awakening
Authors: Adhikari Tara Prasad
Published: May 2024

This study explores Edna Pontellier's struggle against societal oppressions in Kate Chopin's novel, The Awakening. Edna's quest for self-discovery and liberation from the constraints of late 19th-century societal norms is analyzed through the lens of feminist perspectives. This paper argues that Edna's unconventional behavior signifies a profound challenge to patriarchal norms, emphasizing her pursuit of identity and autonomy. Edna emerges as a symbol of resistance against societal expectations, seeking personal freedom amidst oppressive forces. Furthermore, the study explores the influence of characters like Adele Ratignolle and Mademoiselle Reisz on Edna's journey, highlighting contrasting paths of womanhood and autonomy.
Need for Newer Perspectives on Violence: A Subaltern View
Authors: Chakravartty Avaniendra
Published: May 2024

This article explains the intricate relationship between violence and health, aiming to transcend the conventional and restricted perspectives through which violence is typically perceived and conceptualized. The limitation regarding the conceptualisation of violence, by researchers, when the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is taken into consideration, leads us to think that those researching violence and health are limited to the WHO definition and conceptualisation of violence due to various historical processes of knowledge production and flows, which leads to a ‘violence of closure’. I follow a reflexive approach and identify several types of violence from which I focus on cognitive violence, epistemic violence, ontological violence, and neoliberal violence. Understanding of violence needs to acknowledge that multiple forms of violence overlap entangle and intersect in a rhizomatic manner. Only sticking to the WHO definition of violence leads to a condition that creates a condition of ‘violence of closure’ that neglects various systemic and structural processes through which violence is experienced at the individual micro-level.
Effectiveness of the Implementation of Fiscal Federalism at the Local Level
Authors: Khanal Bhagawan
Published: May 2024

This study was carried out in the initial stage of the implementation of federalism which has adopted fiscal federalism. The current public   finance management system adheres to intergovernmental fiscal transfer. During the study, civil servant adjustment by the federal government was ongoing. This study examines effectiveness of the implementation of fiscal federalism at the local level. It further analyses local level’s own source revenue. Following the Constitution of Nepal (2015), Local Government Operations Act (2017) defined Metropolitan, Sub-Metropolitan, Municipality, and Rural Municipality as Local Levels as well as Local Governments. The qualitative method was adopted to accomplish the study for fulfilling the effectiveness of implementation of fiscal federalism. Available literature and data were analysed and interpreted with relevant themes. Besides, some quantitative data have been presented for analysing the own source revenue of the local levels. The study found it interesting that not only the federal, and province governments transfer the budget to the local government, but the local governments also collect and share the budget for province governments. It seems top down transfer and bottom up sharing. Besides some confusion, conflict, and mismanagement, the effectiveness of implementation of the fiscal federalism seems positive because local governments are the nearest and dearest for people. Moreover, the own source revenue collection practice and tendency show that it will increase in future.
Authors: Handayani Sari Putri , Jupriyono Jupriyono , Kusmiwiyati Ari
Published: May 2024

The national target of complete coverage of ANC visits has not been achieved to date. One factor that influences the frequency of antenatal care visits is the role of health cadres in the community. Health cadres have a role as motivators who can influence community behavior so that they can behave positively to achieve optimal health status. Cadres are expected to be able to provide appropriate education so that pregnant women in Indonesia have higher motivation to conduct routine and complete antenatal check-ups. This study aims to determine the role of cadres as motivators with the completeness of antenatal visits in third trimester pregnant women. Correlative analytic research design with a cross sectional approach, with a population of all cadres totaling 31 people and 35 pregnant women. Data collection using a questionnaire. Data analysis using Pearson Chi square statistical test. The results showed that the role of cadres as motivators was mostly good (9.7%) and most (90.3%) were very good. While the results of the evaluation of the completeness of antenatal visits of third trimester pregnant women are mostly (82.9%) complete and a small portion (17.1%) in the incomplete category. From the results of data analysis, it was found that there was a relationship between the role of cadres as motivators with the completeness of antenatal visits of third trimester pregnant women (p-value 0.013). The assistance provided by cadres is indirectly able to make pregnant women and families become more concerned and pay more attention to the health conditions of mothers and their babies.
Analysis of the quality of life in children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment
Authors: Souza Lucas Paulo de , Santos Danielle Pletes dos , Carvalho Gisele Pereira de , Barbosa Juliana dos Santos , Vinholes Daniele Botelho , Viana Ana Cristina Wesner
Published: May 2024

Objective To assess the quality of life of children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out in a pediatric hospital in southern Brazil. The sample was non-probabilistic for convenience, and 31 patients aged 5-17 years participated in the study. Clinical and sociodemographic data were collected with subsequent application of a specific questionnaire to assess quality of life. In descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion were used, and categorical variables were presented using absolute and relative frequencies. Results The male sex showed prevalence (61.3%; n=19), the mean age was 10.6±3.6 years and patients diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia predominated (29.1%; n=09). The reduction in quality of life was a finding present in all participants, and chemotherapy was the treatment modality that most impacted quality of life (score: 65.9±14.3). Conclusion Chemotherapy was the treatment modality that caused the greatest reduction in patients’ quality of life.
Harmonization strategy of the spatial information infrastructure of Ukraine with INSPIRE. system approach
Authors: Chabaniuk V. , Dyshlyk O.
Published: May 2024

Van Gigch's system approach was applied to consider the option of systemic harmonization of the National Spatial Information Infrastructure of Ukraine (NSII) with INSPIRE. The article focuses on its most important part - the strategy of harmonization or, more specifically, strategic harmonization. The proposed strategic harmonization is suitable for practical implementation. For this purpose, NSII is understood as an extension of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), and NSII and INSPIRE are represented by general systems (GS), whose practical feasibility is achieved by exemplification/interpretation by spatial information systems (SpIS) and certain their extensions - SpISb. The main attention is paid to the relation between the NSII and INSPIRE, with an emphasis on the harmonization relation. Possible alternatives to the problems or their solutions are not considered. In particular, the likely recent shift of interest from NSDI/NSII/INSPIRE to IGIF (Integrated Geospatial Information Framework) is not considered. This is possible because van Gigch's system approach used allows scaling, in this case - upwards, with the addition of higher levels of the hierarchy such as IGIF to the consideration.

It is shown that, in the context of harmonization with INSPIRE, it is necessary to examine the harmonization of GS on at least three epistemological levels. GS corresponding to these levels can be called: strategic, tactical and operational. The GS for harmonization with INSPIRE can be represented by an integrated hierarchy or a unification of three GS components of these three levels. In the case of unification, each component of the collective agreement can be considered separately, but the context of harmonization must be mandatory. In particular, in strategic harmonization, it is mandatory to define its hierarchical relations with the "corresponding" tactical harmonization.

Two main results were obtained in the article: 1) scientific - the structure of the phenomenon "harmonization of Ukrainian SII with INSPIRE" was defined, 2) practical - it was proved that the specified phenomenon is adequately represented by the GS and the corresponding SpISb.
Sustainable land use framework: Ukraine case study
Authors: Nazarenko V.
Published: May 2024

Under rapid urban expansion and continued use of natural land resources, it is necessary to study land use from several directions and complex data clusters. For this purpose, the data and materials provided by the scientific community, as well as from government agencies and organizations and commercial companies, had been thoroughly examined, grouped and used in research. This methodology has proven to be effective in making the right assumptions and helping build an effective development framework model for the future development of land use. Land and forest resources undoubtedly play an important role in the formation and development of cities. The quality, sheer number and their use affect the economic development and environmental situation of cities in the surrounding areas. The available forest, food and land resources are especially important for large cities. Careful planning and consideration of various factors should be aimed at restoring land and natural resources, planning the costs of introducing new energy-saving and other technologies. The focus of this research work is the case study of urban land use under sustainable development program in Ukraine, based on pre 2023 data. As a research outcome the author presents the sustainable land development framework. This framework should be considered a key part of the general urban development program. The result of using the proposed sustainable development program opens a possibility for a new land and city management policy that will result in nature resources preservation, in some case resources restoration and public quality of live improvements.
THE AGENDAS OF TIBETAN REFUGEES
Authors: Kauffmann Thomas
Published: May 2024

Since the arrival of the first Tibetans in exile in 1959, a vast and continuous wave of international – especially Western – support has permitted these refugees to survive and even to flourish in their temporary places of residence. Today, these Tibetan refugees continue to attract assistance from Western governments, organizations and individuals, while other refugee populations are largely forgotten in the international agenda. This book shows and discusses how Tibetan refugees continue to attract resources, due, notably, to the dissemination of their political and religious agendas, as well as how a movement of Western supporters, born in very different conditions, guaranteed a unique relationship with these refugees.
WHAT WE NOW KNOW ABOUT RACE AND ETHNICITY
Authors: Banton Michael
Published: May 2024

Attempts of nineteenth-century writers to establish “race” as a biological concept failed after Charles Darwin opened the door to a new world of knowledge. Yet this word already had a place in the organization of everyday life and in ordinary English language usage. This book explains how the idea of race became so important in the USA, generating conceptual confusion that can now be clarified. Developing an international approach, it reviews references to “race,” “racism,” and “ethnicity” in sociology, anthropology, philosophy, and comparative politics and identifies promising lines of research that may make it possible to supersede misleading notions of race in the social sciences.
NEW HONG KONG CINEMA
Authors: Cheung Ruby
Published: May 2024

The trajectory of Hong Kong films had been drastically affected long before the city’s official sovereignty transfer from the British to the Chinese in 1997. The change in course has become more visible in recent years as China has aggressively developed its national film industry and assumed the role of powerhouse in East Asia’s cinematic landscape. The author introduces the “Cinema of Transitions” to study the New Hong Kong Cinema and on- and off-screen life against this background. Using examples from the 1980s to the present, this book offers a fresh perspective on how Hong Kong-related Chinese-language films, filmmakers, audiences, and the workings of film business in East Asia have become major platforms on which “transitions” are negotiated.
BUSH BOUND
Authors: Gaibazzi Paolo
Published: May 2024

Whereas most studies of migration focus on movement, this book examines the experience of staying put. It looks at young men living in a Soninke-speaking village in Gambia who, although eager to travel abroad for money and experience, settle as farmers, heads of families, businessmen, civic activists, or, alternatively, as unemployed, demoted youth. Those who stay do so not only because of financial and legal limitations, but also because of pressures to maintain family and social bases in the Gambia valley. ‘Stayers’ thus enable migrants to migrate, while ensuring the activities and values attached to rural life are passed on to the future generations.
THE EMPEROR'S OLD CLOTHES
Authors: Stollberg-Rilinger Barbara
Published: May 2024

For many years, scholars struggled to write the history of the constitution and political structure of the Holy Roman Empire. This book argues that this was because the political and social order could not be understood without considering the rituals and symbols that held the Empire together. What determined the rules (and whether they were followed) depended on complex symbolic-ritual actions. By examining key moments in the political history of the Empire, the author shows that it was a vocabulary of symbols, not the actual written laws, that formed a political language indispensable in maintaining the common order.
STRIKE ACTION AND NATION BUILDING
Authors: De Vries David
Published: May 2024

Strike-action has long been a notable phenomenon in Israeli society, despite forces that have weakened its recurrence, such as the Arab-Jewish conflict, the decline of organized labor, and the increasing precariousness of employment. While the impact of strikes was not always immense, they are deeply rooted in Israel's past during the Ottoman Empire and Mandate Palestine. Workers persist in using them for material improvement and to gain power in both the private and public sectors, reproducing a vibrant social practice whose codes have withstood the test of time. This book unravels the trajectory of the strikes as a rich source for the social-historical analysis of an otherwise nation-oriented and highly politicized history.
TRUST US
Authors: Hellström Anders
Published: May 2024

In Scandinavia, there is separation in the electorate between those who embrace diversity and those who wish for tighter bonds between people and nation. This book focuses on three nationalist populist parties in Scandinavia—the Sweden Democrats, the Progress Party in Norway, and the Danish People’s Party. In order to affect domestic politics by addressing this conflict of diversity versus homogeneity, these parties must enter the national parliament while earning the nation’s trust. Of the three, the Sweden Democrats have yet to earn the trust of the mainstream, leading to polarized and emotionally driven public debate that raises the question of national identity and what is understood as the common man.
LOBBYING HITLER
Authors: Bera Matt
Published: May 2024

From 1933 onward, Nazi Germany undertook massive and unprecedented industrial integration, submitting an entire economic sector to direct state oversight. This innovative study explores how German professionals navigated this complex landscape through the divergent careers of business managers in two of the era’s most important trade organizations. While Jakob Reichert of the iron and steel industry unexpectedly resisted state control and was eventually driven to suicide, Karl Lange of the machine builders’ association achieved security for himself and his industry by submitting to the Nazi regime. Both men’s stories illuminate the options available to industrialists under the Third Reich, as well as the real priorities set by the industries they served.
CHOREOGRAPHIES OF LANDSCAPE
Authors: Ness Sally Ann
Published: May 2024

As an international ecotourism destination, Yosemite National Park welcomes millions of climbers, sightseers, and other visitors from around the world annually, all of whom are afforded dramatic experiences of the natural world. This original and cross-disciplinary book offers an ethnographic and performative study of Yosemite visitors in order to understand human connection with and within natural landscapes. By grounding a novel “eco-semiotic” analysis in the lived reality of parkgoers, it forges surprising connections, assembling a collective account that will be of interest to disciplines ranging from performance studies to cultural geography.
THE DECOLONIAL MANDELA
Authors: Ndlovu-Gatsheni Sabelo
Published: May 2024

A significant contribution to the emerging literature on decolonial studies, this concise and forcefully argued volume lays out a groundbreaking interpretation of the “Mandela phenomenon.” Contrary to a neoliberal social model that privileges adversarial criminal justice and a rationalistic approach to war making, Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni identifies transformative political justice and a reimagined social order as key features of Nelson Mandela’s legacy. Mandela is understood here as an exemplar of decolonial humanism, one who embodied the idea of survivor’s justice and held up reconciliation and racial harmony as essential for transcending colonial modes of thought.
THE DEVIL'S RICHES
Authors: Poley Jared
Published: May 2024

A seeming constant in the history of capitalism, greed has nonetheless undergone considerable transformations over the last five hundred years. This multilayered account offers a fresh take on an old topic, arguing that greed was experienced as a moral phenomenon and deployed to make sense of an unjust world. Focusing specifically on the interrelated themes of religion, economics, and health—each of which sought to study and channel the power of financial desire—Jared Poley shows how evolving ideas about greed became formative elements of the modern experience.
Katas Raj: A Road Towards Peace and Harmony
Authors: Akhtar Umbreen , Malik Muhammad Shoaib
Published: May 2024

Katas Raj is momentous for many religions because of its more than a dozen sacred monuments. These monuments belong to Sikhism, Buddhism, Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Hinduism. It is compelling for Sikhs because of the historic Hari Singh Nalwa fort. It is cogent for Buddhists because of the ancient stupa of Asoka. Katas Raj is much more symbolic for the Hindus; every year several Hindus visit this place, perform holy baths and fill their pitchers with the holy water of Katas Raj; they assume the water; is the tears of Lord Shiva. As per the Hindu tradsitions, Katas Raj has the second holiest water; after the water of the River Ganges. With the government's efforts, this site can also be placed in the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The current study finds positive management policies for the protection and promotion of the Katas Raj group of temples.
India and Pakistan Trade: A Vision for Peace
Authors: Khan Asfandiyar , Rani Fiza , Khan Parwanat
Published: May 2024

The Indo-Pak relations have always been the victim of up and down. Both of the countries are nuclear powers. They have a big potential in every field and trade is one of them. There are different opinions about trade; trade has the potential to shape the relationship better and to develop peace among the countries but on the other hand, it may become a source of conflict or contention. In the context of Pakistan and India, the relations between trade and peace are complicated due to their extreme rivalry since its inception. This paper investigates that whether trade can be an instrument of peace between two nuclear powers of South Asia. This study is purely Qualitative in nature. Primary and secondary data are collected from different sources and the data is analyzed by NVIVO software.
Socio Cultural Challenges Faced by Transgender: A Study of Islamabad
Authors: Akram Maria , Munir Sahibzada Adil , Baig Zainab
Published: May 2024

This research investigates the socio-cultural challenges confronted by transgender individuals in Islamabad, offering a nuanced exploration of their lived experiences within the unique cultural context of Pakistan's capital. Through in depth interviews and thematic analysis, the study highlights the complex interplay of societal norms, cultural attitudes, and religious influences that shape the transgender experience in Islamabad. It unravels the multifaceted challenges faced by this marginalized community, emphasizing the intersectionality of factors such as class, ethnicity, and education. the research unveils a tapestry of transgender experiences, acknowledging the variability of obstacles encountered. The findings contribute not only to academic discourse but also inform policymakers and advocacy efforts aimed at fostering inclusivity and addressing the specific socio-cultural barriers faced by transgender individuals in Islamabad. Ultimately, this study endeavors to deepen understanding and promote positive societal change for a more equitable and supportive environment for the transgender community in the Pakistani capital.
PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN TENTANG PENTINGNYA PEMERIKSAAN KEHAMILAN SESUAI STANDAR SELAMA KEHAMIAN UNTUK OPTIMALISASI 1000 HARI KEHIDUPAN
Authors: Rafidah  , Hapisah  , Rusmilawaty  , Noor Adha Aprilea  , Mellisa  , Ulfa Latifah  , Noor Zannah
Published: May 2024

Latar Belakang: Upaya menurunkan Angka Kematian Ibu (AKI) dan Angka Kematian Bayi (AKB) menjadi tantangan utama dalam pelayanan kesehatan maternal dan perinatal. Salah satu pendekatan efektif untuk mengatasi permasalahan ini adalah dengan meningkatkan kualitas pertolongan persalinan yang diberikan oleh tenaga medis terlatih melalui fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan. Pemeriksaan kehamilan yang sesuai standar menjadi langkah kunci dalam optimalisasi 1000 hari kehidupan, dimana prenatal care yang baik dapat mengidentifikasi risiko tinggi seperti anemia, kurang gizi, hipertensi, dan infeksi.
Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman ibu hamil mengenai pentingnya pemeriksaan kehamilan sesuai standar selama kehamilan untuk optimalisasi 1000 hari kehidupan. Penelitian dilakukan di Tempat Pelayanan Mandiri Bidan (TPMB) Bakti Ibu Desa Murung Kenanga, Kecamatan Tanjung Rema, Kabupaten Banjar pada tahun 2023.
Metode: Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini diimplementasikan melalui program promosi kesehatan dan pemberdayaan masyarakat dengan pendekatan penyuluhan dan Komunikasi, Informasi, dan Edukasi (KIE). Langkah-langkah meliputi persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan monitoring serta evaluasi kegiatan. Populasi yang terlibat dalam kegiatan ini adalah ibu hamil sebanyak 15 orang.
Hasil: Evaluasi kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pengetahuan ibu hamil mengenai pentingnya pemeriksaan kehamilan sesuai standar. Sebanyak 2 orang (13,3%) yang memiliki pengetahuan baik pada pre-test meningkat menjadi 10 orang (66,7%) pada post-test. Sementara itu, ibu hamil yang awalnya memiliki pengetahuan kurang (86,7% pada pre-test) mengalami penurunan menjadi 5 orang (33,3%) pada post-test.
Kesimpulan: Peningkatan pengetahuan ini diharapkan dapat berkontribusi pada peningkatan kualitas pelayanan maternal dan perinatal, serta mengurangi risiko kesehatan ibu dan bayi.
Miskonsepsi Siswa dalam Memahami Konsep Nilai Tempat Bilangan Dua Angka
Authors: Matitaputty Christi
Published: May 2024

Konsep-konsep matematika yang diberikan pada tingkat Sekolah Dasar merupakan konsep dasar yang berguna untuk pemahaman matematika di tingkat selanjutnya. Adanya miskonsepsi membuat pembelajaran menjadi tidak bermakna dan hubungan antar konsep menjadi terputus. Banyak hal yang menyebabkan terjadinya miskonsepsi dalam memahami nilai tempat bilangan dua angka, diantaranya dari siswa itu sendiri yang belum memahami makna nilai tempat bilangan dua angka. Penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa beberapa siswa belum dapat mengembangkan ide bahwa ‘ratusan’ merupakan suatu kumpulan baru yang berisikan sepuluh puluhan dan ‘puluhan’ merupakan suatu kumpulan baru yang berisikan sepuluh satuan.  Penelitian ini dilakukan pada siswa Kelas 2 SD Negeri 179 Palembang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan beberapa kesalahan konsep yang dibuat oleh siswa dalam memahami nilai tempat bilangan dua angka. Hasil penelitian menunjukan beberapa miskonsepsi siswa diantaranya adalah (1) Siswa belum mamahami prosedur dalam menghitung dan memisahkan bilangan satuan dan puluhan. (2) siswa mempunyai alternatif konsep lain tentang bilangan dua digit dan membaca bilangan tersebut sebagai bilangan yang terlepas dari suatu nilai tempat, (3) siswa memiliki alternatif konsep lain dalam memahami penjumlahan angka puluhan dan satuan.
Mathematical concepts are given at the elementary school level is a basic concept that is useful for understanding mathematics at the next level. Their misconceptions make learning becomes no meaningful and the relationships between concepts become disconnected. Many factors led to misconceptions in understanding the value of a two digit number, such as from the students themselves who do not understand the meaning of the place value of two digit numbers. This study revealed that some students have not been able to develop the idea that 'hundreds' is a new collection containing ten tens and 'tens' is a new collection containing ten units. Research was conducted on Second Grade students at SD Negeri 179 Palembang. The purpose of this study are describe some of the misconceptions created by the students in understanding the value of a two-digit number. The results showed some misconceptions students such as; (1) Students are not understanding the procedures in counting and separating the units and tens. (2) the students have another  alternative conceptions of two-digit numbers and they read these numbers as numbers that apart from a place value, (3) the students have another alternative concepts in understanding the sum of the tens and  sum units.
Kindliche Interaktions- und Beziehungserfahrungen in der Kinderkrippe
Authors: Wininger Antonia
Published: May 2024

Welche Auswirkungen hat der Beginn des Krippenbesuchs für Kinder? Die zeitweilige Trennung von den Eltern bedeutet eine Belastung, die eine hohe Adaptionsleistung erfordert. Welche Faktoren zu einer gelingenden Eingewöhnung beitragen und inwiefern dabei Erzieher*innen und Peers eine unterstützende Funktion haben, wird anhand einer Einzelfallstudie untersucht. Dafür werden Interaktions- und Beziehungserfahrungen zwischen Kindern und Betreuenden beleuchtet. Den Ausgangspunkt bildet dabei die Annahme, dass die Ausbildung der kindlichen Fähigkeit der Affektregulation eine wesentliche Voraussetzung für das Gelingen der Eingewöhnung in die Kinderkrippe darstellt.
Cognitive Screening for Mild Cognitive Impairment: Clinician Perspectives on Current Practices and Future Directions
Authors: Diaz-Asper Catherine , Chandler Chelsea , Elvevåg Brita
Published: May 2024

This study surveyed 51 specialist clinicians for their views on existing cognitive screening tests for mild cognitive impairment and their opinions about a hypothetical remote screener driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Responses revealed significant concerns regarding the sensitivity, specificity, and time taken to administer current tests, along with a general willingness to consider adopting telephone-based screening driven by AI. Findings highlight the need to design screeners that address the challenges of recognizing the earliest stages of cognitive decline and that prioritize not only accuracy but also stakeholder input.
Federated deep reinforcement learning for mobile robot navigation
Authors: Shivkumar S. , Amudha J. , Nippun Kumaar A.A.
Published: May 2024

Navigation of a mobile robot in an unknown environment ensuring the safety of the robot and its surroundings is of utmost importance. Traditional methods, such as pathplanning algorithms, simultaneous localization and mapping, computer vision, and fuzzy techniques, have been employed to address this challenge. However, to achieve better generalization and self-improvement capabilities, reinforcement learning has gained significant attention. The concern of privacy issues in sharing data is also rising in various domains. In this study, a deep reinforcement learning strategy is applied to the mobile robot to move from its initial position to a destination. Specifically, the Deep Q-Learning algorithm has been used for this purpose. This strategy is trained using a federated learning approach to overcome privacy issues and to set a foundation for further analysis of distributed learning. The application scenario considered in this work involves the navigation of a mobile robot to a charging point within a greenhouse environment. The results obtained indicate that both the traditional deep reinforcement learning and federated deep reinforcement learning frameworks are providing 100% success rate. However federated deep reinforcement learning could be a better alternate since it overcomes the privacy issue along with other advantages discussed in this paper.
Houses classification using vision transformer with shifted patch tokenization
Authors: Saleh Mohamed Naser Naser , Serte Sertan , Al-Turjman Fadi
Published: May 2024

Deep learning has recently made great progress leading to revolutionizing image recognition, speech recognition, and natural language processing tasks that were previously challenging to make using traditional techniques. Image classification offers a lot of potential for architectural design, even though it is rarely used to uncover new techniques. It can be used to determine the client’s preferences and design a building that satisfies those preferences. The different architectural styles based on culture, region, and time are one of the main challenges for image classification in architecture. Hence, it can be challenging for untrained clients to recognize an architectural style, and sometimes some buildings are made up of various types that are difficult to classify as a single style. This paper investigates the potential of employing state-of-art cutting-edge image classification algorithms in houses classification. In addition, the paper proposes the uses of Shifted Patch Tokenization (SPT) and Locality Self-Attention (LSA) in order to enhance the performance of Vision transformer (ViT) when trained to classify house images with a small dataset, opposed to the regular ViT which requires huge dataset in order to converge. Experimentally, these techniques proved to have a positive impact on the performance of the ViT, which reached 96.85% accuracy when SPT and LSA are employed.
RETRACTED: MSFGQ: Design of an efficient Multiparametric model for improving sub-field scheduling performance via novel GA & Q-Learning optimizations
Authors: Keswani Vinay H. , Peshwe Paritosh
Published: May 2024

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
RETRACTED: NDI-PPO: Node degree increment-based proximal policy optimization method for employment community discovery in online social networks
Authors: Xing Zhenguo , Wu Xiao , Li Jiangjiang
Published: May 2024

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
Robust maximum fairness consensus models with aggregation operator based on data-driven method
Authors: Liang Hailin , Qu Shaojian , Dai Zhenhua
Published: May 2024

In group decision-making (GDM), when decision-makers (DMs) feel it is unfair, they may take uncooperative measures to disrupt the consensus-reaching process (CRP). On the other hand, it is difficult for the moderator to objectively determine each DM’s unit consensus cost and weight in CRP. Hence, this paper proposes data-driven robust maximum fairness consensus models (RMFCMs) to address these. First, this paper uses the robust optimization method to construct multiple uncertainty sets to describe the uncertainty of the DMs’ unit adjustment cost and proposes the RMFCMs. Subsequently, based on the DMs’ historical data, the DMs’ weights in the CRP are determined by a data-driven method based on the kernel density estimation (KDE) method. Finally, this paper also applies the proposed models to the carbon emission reduction negotiation process between governments and enterprises, and the experimental results verify the rationality and robustness of the proposed consensus model.
Developing interpretable machine learning model for evaluating young modulus of cemented paste backfill
Authors: Ngo Quoc Trinh , Nguyen Linh Quy , Vu Trung Hieu , Nguyen Long Khanh , Tran Van Quan
Published: May 2024

Cemented paste backfill (CPB), a mixture of wet tailings, binding agent, and water, proves cost-effective and environmentally beneficial. Determining the Young modulus during CPB mix design is crucial. Utilizing machine learning (ML) tools for Young modulus evaluation and prediction streamlines the CPB mix design process. This study employed six ML models, including three shallow models Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB), Gradient Boosting (GB), Random Forest (RF) and three hybrids Extreme Gradient Boosting-Particle Swarm Optimization (XGB-PSO), Gradient Boosting-Particle Swarm Optimization (GB-PSO), Random Forest-Particle Swarm Optimization (RF-PSO). The XGB-PSO hybrid model exhibited superior performance (coefficient of determination R2 = 0.906, root mean square error RMSE = 19.535 MPa, mean absolute error MAE = 13.741 MPa) on the testing dataset. Shapley Additive Explanation (SHAP) values and Partial Dependence Plots (PDP) provided insights into component influences. Cement/Tailings ratio emerged as the most crucial factor for enhancing Young modulus in CPB. Global interpretation using SHAP values identified six essential input variables: Cement/Tailings, Curing age, Cc, solid content, Fe2O3 content, and SiO2 content.
A consensus reaching model for expert behavior-driven adjustment of expert weights based on picture fuzzy sets
Authors: Wu Meiqin , Ma Linyuan , Fan Jianping
Published: May 2024

This article proposes an expert-driven consensus and decision-making model that comprehensively considers expert behavior in Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) scenarios. Under the premise that experts are willing to adjust their viewpoints, the framework strives to reach group consensus to the utmost degree feasible. To tackle experts’ uncertainty during the evaluation process, this article employs the rejection degree in the picture fuzzy sets (PFS) to signify the level of ignorance while they deliver their evaluation opinions. Due to the diversity of expert views, reaching a group consensus is difficult in reality. Therefore, this article additionally presents a strategy for adjusting the weights of experts who did not reach consensus. This approach upholds data integrity and guarantees the precision of the ultimate decision. Finally, this article confirms the efficiency of the aforementioned model by means of a case study on selecting the optimal carbon reduction alternative for Chinese power plants.
Plant diseases detection and classifications using SympDense- A fine-tuning deep learning model
Authors: Jayswal Hardik S. , Chaudhari Jitendra , Patel Atul , Makwana Ashwin , Patel Ritesh , Dubey Nilesh , Ghajjar Srushti , Sharma Shital
Published: May 2024

A nation’s progress is directly linked to the effective functioning of its agricultural sector. The detection and classification of plant disease is an essential component of the agricultural industry. Plant diseases may result in substantial financial losses due to decreased crop production. As per the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, it is estimated that plant diseases result in a reduction of approximately 10-16% in global crop yields annually. Farmers are traditionally relying on visual inspection, using naked eye observation, as the primary method for detecting plant diseases. This involves a meticulous examination of crops to identify any visible signs of diseases. However, manual disease detection can lead to delayed identification, resulting in significant crop losses. Various methods, coupled with machine learning classifiers, were demonstrated effectiveness in scenarios involving manual feature extraction and limited datasets. However, to handle larger datasets, deep learning models such as Inception V4, ResNet-152, EfficientNet-B5, and DenseNet-201 were studied and implemented. Among these models, DenseNet-201 exhibited superior performance and accuracy compared to the previous methodology. Additionally, A Fine-tuning Deep Learning Model called SympDense was developed, which surpassed other deep learning models in terms of accuracy.
Comparison of U-Net and Fully Convolutional Networks (FCN) for concrete cracks detection using raw images under various conditions
Authors: AL-Qadri Mohammed , Gao Peiwei , Zhang Hui , Zhao Zhiqing , Chen Lifeng , Cen Feng , Zhang Jun
Published: May 2024

Crack detection in concrete buildings is crucial for assessing structural health, but it poses challenges due to complex backgrounds, real-time requirements, and high accuracy demands. Deep learning techniques, including U-Net and Fully Convolutional Networks (FCN), have shown promise in crack detection. However, they are sensitive to real-world environmental variations, impacting robustness and accuracy. This paper compares the performance of U-Net and FCN for concrete crack detection on bridges using raw images under various conditions. A dataset of 157 images (100 for training, 57 for testing) was used, and the models were evaluated based on Dice similarity coefficient and Jaccard index. FCN slightly outperformed U-Net in accuracy (94.88% vs. 94.21%), while U-Net had a slight advantage in validation (93.55% vs. 92.99%). These findings provide valuable insights for automated infrastructure maintenance and repair.
RETRACTED: Uncertainty model-based edge detection technology in badminton
Authors: Liu Mingyuan
Published: May 2024

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
Research on economic growth in smart cities based on wireless sensor networks
Authors: Yuan Chao , Zhao Ziqi
Published: May 2024

With the acceleration of urbanization, the concept of smart city is rising gradually. Wireless sensor network as an important technical support of smart city, its application in environmental monitoring and water resources management has a profound impact on economic growth. Water resource is one of the most dependent resources for human beings. With the growth of world population and the rapid development of economy, water resource crisis is constant, water pollution, water shortage and water waste coexist. How to build a perfect water resource economic policy is a worldwide problem at present. At present, the formulation of water resources policies is often based on experience or the knowledge system of decision makers. Due to the dynamic nature of water resources utilization and the incomplete information of decision makers, there are often policy failures, which affect economic growth. Based on this, this paper uses system dynamics model to study the mechanism of water resources management policies affecting economic growth by taking Gansu, Tianjin and Zhejiang as three qualitatively representative arid areas, transitional areas and water-rich areas. The research results show that under the same water resources policy coupling, different regions also have different eco-economic effects. The effect of coupled water resources policy is better than that of single water resources management policy.
A Study on Alternative Low-Emission Sustainable Soil Stabilization Techniques in General and Combat Military Operations
Authors: Verma Abhay Kumar , Prasad Arun
Published: May 2024

This paper explores the applications and benefits of innovative soil stabilization technologies—such as Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP), biopolymers, and geopolymers—that are both effective and environmentally sustainable, particularly in the development of temporary and permanent infrastructure during military operations. The study emphasizes their sustainability, rapid deployment, and enhanced durability, and how these technologies offer significant advantages for constructing and maintaining defense infrastructure compared to conventional techniques and materials. By analyzing comparative data, case studies, and environmental impacts, the potential of these materials to transform military operations is assessed.
Uji formulasi krim secara in-vitro pada ekstrak daun kemangi terhadap P.acnes dan S.epidermidis
Authors: Apriani Dila , Halimatusadyah Ernie , Krismayadi Krismayadi
Published: May 2024

Daun kemangi merupakan salah satu tanaman yang memiliki potensi baik sebagai antibakteri. Salah satu senyawa metabolit sekunder yang diketahui memiliki efek antibakteri yaitu flavonoid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui krim dengan ekstrak daun kemangi sebagai bahan aktif utama memiliki efek antibakteri terhadap bakteri penyebab jerawat P.acnes dan S.epidermidis. Pelaksanaan penelitian ini diawali dengan pembuatan ekstrak daun kemangi, kemudian dilakukan uji aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak daun kemangi dengan 5 variasi konsentrasi yaitu 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% dan 50%, setelah itu dilakukan pengujian sediaan krim ektstrak daun kemangi dengan 2 variasi konsentrasi yaitu 30%, dan 40%. Sediaan krim yang sudah dilakukan uji aktivitas antibakteri, dilakukan evaluasi fisik sediaan berupa organoleptik, homogenitas, daya sebar, dan pH. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada ekstrak daun kemangi memiliki efek antibakteri dengan zona hambat terbesar ditunjukkan pada konsentrasi 50% dengan nilai 9,33 mm untuk P.acnes dan 7,34 mm untuk S.epidermidis, serta sediaan krim ekstrak daun kemangi dengan zona hambat terbesar ditunjukkan pada konsentrasi 40% dengan nilai 1,65 mm untuk P.acnes dan 2,12 mm untuk S.epidermidis.
Kata kunci: Daun kemangi; jerawat; krim; P.acnes; S.epidermidis