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Modernity as Disruption to Nature, People, and Culture in Things Fall Apart, Burung Kayu, and Isinga
Authors: Suryani Rosalia , Dewi Novita
Published: September 2024

Environmental degradation has become an important issue in the 21st century. Environmental destruction has never been free from exploitation, oppression, and marginalization. Through Indonesian and African novels Burung Kayu, Isinga, and Things Fall Apart, this paper attempts to reveal two research questions; first, how people, nature, and culture are interconnected with each other in the three novels, and second, how modernity becomes a disruption to the Mentawai, Aitubu, and Igbo. By comparing and contrasting the three novels, this paper uses library research. The research questions will be revealed through descriptive qualitative data. The approach used to analyze is postcolonial ecocriticism. The findings of the research are two. First, there is a connectedness of nature and people of the three communities manifested in ritual tradition, livelihood, social systems and values, and land ownership system. Second, the power dominance of the First World toward the Third World through modernity results in environmental destruction and cultural disruptions of the Mentawai, Aitubu, and Igbo indigenous. Humans are inseparable from living with other communities and over time, they will experience modernity. However, not all forms of modernity fit for a community. Therefore, they have two choices regarding modernity: to reject or accept it.
Barakat Akinsiku’s views in The God of The Sea on Traditional and Modern Beliefs in Marine Ecosystems
Authors: Rizki Geubrina
Published: September 2024

This research aims to describe how African people’s traditional and modern beliefs in marine ecosystems as described by the author in The God of the Sea by Barakat Akinsiku (2021). This research uses ecocritical theory with descriptive-qualitative methods. The results show two differences in overcoming the marine ecological crisis: traditional belief is that they use rituals to stop flood disasters, and obtaining blessings such as the death of a baby whale is considered to fulfill people’s living needs. Furthermore, in modern belief, they use methods that educate the public about waste so that people become aware of the plastic waste that is scattered on the beach and sort out what should be recycled and what should not so that the death of a baby whale on the beach is not a blessing, but instead a disaster, the effects of the marine ecological crisis. Based on these two beliefs, the author wants to provide awareness to African governments, primarily to provide free education to African communities who live on coasts with deficient economic levels so that those who live on coasts understand the dangers of rubbish, which can damage marine ecosystems and can protect marine ecosystems for the common good.
"De front à fronteira: trajetória de uma pedagogia em ação"
Authors: Viviani Fabrícia Carla
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo refletir sobre as práticas pedagógicas extracurriculares de sociologia no ensino médio integrado, desenvolvidas num contexto bastante peculiar: a fronteira Brasil-Paraguai. Desse modo, analisarei atividades de ensino, pesquisa e extensão (especialmente as que envolvem a temática de gênero) conduzidas no Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, campus Ponta Porã. Minha indagação reside na tentativa de compreender o lugar da sociologia, e minha experiência como docente, num cenário de acirramento dos conflitos políticos nos âmbitos nacional e local – sobretudo aqueles relacionados à escalada do conservadorismo moral, típicos de movimentos como o Escola sem Partido. Ao longo de dez anos, foi possível observar o aumento das tentativas de silenciamento do projeto democrático e progressista da educação. Tentativas, essas, que podem ser constatadas no discurso antigênero presente na escola e na comunidade que a abarca e que, não por acaso, projetam-se como um eco da sociedade brasileira atual.
Prática extensionista e educação em saúde: percepção de docentes
Authors: Rodrigues Santana Régis , Célia de Almeida Pereira Santana Cristina , Benício da Costa Neto Sebastião , Chaves de Oliveira Ênio
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho reflete a extensão universitária enquanto um processo educativo e dinâmico. Objetivou-se conhecer a percepção de docentes acerca da ação de extensão para a formação profissional e promoção da saúde.  Tratou-se de uma pesquisa de campo descritiva e exploratória, com uma abordagem qualitativa realizada com 29 docentes de duas instituições de ensino. Os dados foram coletados nos meses de julho e agosto de 2019, por meio de um questionário. Para o tratamento dos dados adotou-se a técnica de análise de conteúdo, por meio do método das cinco fases de análise. O software ATLAS.ti foi utilizado para auxiliar na construção de redes semânticas. A percepção dos docentes possibilitou considerar que a atuação da academia no seio da comunidade é uma estratégia positiva, constitui um recurso que permite a junção da teoria com a prática e favorece o aprimoramento do profissional para atuar na saúde. A inserção da academia também foi percebida como uma atividade favorecedora ao estímulo ao “cuidado de si”, um dos fundamentos de promoção da saúde. Como vulnerabilidades percebeu-se a necessidade de maior incentivo político e econômico nas instituições de ensino e motivação do corpo docente para otimizar o desenvolvimento de Projetos voltados à promoção da saúde. Considerou-se que a extensão universitária, apesar de sua relevância para o processo de ensino-aprendizado e para a promoção da saúde, ainda é percebida como um campo a ser explorado, incentivado e valorizado.
MEDIAÇÃO: PANORAMA CRÍTICO DE SUA UTILIZAÇÃO
Authors: Purcino Mariângela de Jesus , Braga Douglas da Silva
Published: September 2024

This study aims to present a critical overview of mediation in Brazil, the historical evolution of mediation, Brazilian legislation regarding mediation, principles applied in mediation. Finally, the final considerations are presented based on the doctrinal understandings on the subject. This research contributes to the clarification and dissemination of a topic that is very relevant to the general public.
RELAÇÃO ENSINO-APRENDIZAGEM SOBRE O ENSINO REMOTO DURANTE A COVID-19 NA PERSPECTIVA DE GRADUANDOS DE ENFERMAGEM
Authors: Freire Daniela Guimarães , Neves Gabrielly Nascimento , Fernandes Carla Natalina da Silva
Published: September 2024

Resumo Oobjetivo deste estudo foi analisar na literatura científica a percepção dos estudantes de graduação em enfermagem sobre a relação ensino-aprendizagem durante o ensino remoto, em tempos de pandemia entre os anos 2020 a 2022. Trata-se de revisão integrativa, a questão norteadora foi elaborada pela estratégia PICO, a busca dos artigos se deu nas bases de dados Institute for Scientific Information Web of Science , National Library of Medicine of Medicine National Institutes of Health (PubMed) e Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (Lilacs), os critérios de inclusão foram: artigos completos, originais e na íntegra, publicadas na língua portuguesa, inglesa e espanhola, publicadas no período de 2020 a 2022 e que abordassem o tema selecionado. Após a avaliação dos 15 artigos incluídos nesta pesquisa, foram analisados, foram extraídos os seguintes dados: título, autoria, periódico, ano de publicação, país, idioma, base de dados, nível de evidência, amostra, palavra-chave para a composição de um quadro com a síntese dos resultados. A pesquisa mostrou que a maioria dos artigos sobre e-learning na educação de enfermagem foram publicados em 2021 (53%) e 2022 (40%). A maior parte das publicações está em inglês (67%). Os temas abordados incluem desafios tecnológicos, impactos emocionais e a necessidade de melhorias na infraestrutura e metodologias para o e-learning. Conclui-se que a experiência do ensino remoto para os estudantes em enfermagem durante a pandemia apresentou aspectos positivos, como flexibilidade, mas ressaltou desafios como a falta de interação e de prática clínica supervisionada, bem como as desigualdades tecnológicas.
Intelligent System for Secure Tamper Protocol Model with IoT BlockchainArchitecture for Data Mitigation
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, Bonam Venkata Chalamayya Institute of Technology and Science (Autonomous), Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, 533201, India., Pavan BH.V.V.S.R.K.K. , D Venkata Satish ,   Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, Bonam Venkata Chalamayya Institute of Technology and Science (Autonomous), Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, 533201, India., B Mounica ,   Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, Vignan Institute of Technology and Science Deshmukhi, Telangana, 508284, India., T Aditya Kumar ,   Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500029, India.
Published: September 2024

In an era characterized by the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and the critical importance of data integrity, the need for robust security mechanisms has never been greater. This paper introduces a novel "Secure Tamper Protocol Model" (STPM) integrated with an IoT-based blockchain architecture, designed to address the growing challenges of data mitigation in IoT ecosystems. This research explores the application of Symmetric Homomorphic Hidden Markov Models (SHHMMs) in the context of anomaly detection, with a focus on %G - IoT environments. SHHMMs have shown remarkable promise in accurately identifying anomalies within diverse datasets. The study presents numerical findings indicating the model's high accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-Score, with an initial accuracy of 98.2% reaching 99.0% at Epoch 100. Comparative analysis against traditional methods like Hidden Markov Models (HMM) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models consistently highlights SHHMM's superior performance, demonstrated through Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR), Packet Loss, End-to-End Delay, and Overhead metrics. The integration of blockchain technology further enhances the practicality of SHHMM in ensuring data integrity and security. This research contributes to the advancement of anomaly detection techniques in 5G- IoT applications, offering a blend of precision and robustness.
Computer Allied Intelligence in the Education Resource-Sharing Based inContract Deep Learning
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, KITS Warangal, Telangana, 506015, India., Saturi Swapna
Published: September 2024

A resource-sharing platform is an online space where individuals or organizations can exchange or access various resources, such as knowledge, skills, tools, or assets. These platforms facilitate collaboration and cooperation among users by providing a centralized hub for sharing resources efficiently. In university higher education, a resource-sharing platform serves as a vital tool for students, faculty, and staff to optimize access to a wide array of educational resources. These platforms enable the sharing of academic materials, such as textbooks, lecture notes, and research papers, fostering collaborative learning environments. This paper proposed the proposed method of Distributed Consensus Blockchain Deep Learning (dCBDL) for a resource-sharing deep learning platform in higher education aims to revolutionize collaborative learning and resource utilization. Initially, the dCBDL model uses a blockchain network that serves as the underlying infrastructure for the platform. This blockchain will store transaction records, verify the authenticity of shared resources, and ensure data integrity and immutability. The proposed model uses smart contracts and decentralized storage with a consensus mechanism for data processing in higher education. Finally, the proposed dCBDL model uses the deep learning model for the classification and assessment of student performance in higher education. The proposed model achieves a classification accuracy of 98% which is significantly higher than the conventional techniques such as blockchain architecture and SVM and LSTM classifiers.
The Analysis Study of Effects of Oral Antidiabetic Drugs on Tuberculosis Risk and Treatment Outcomes : A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Authors: Setiafadi Rachmad Alsy , Nida Nor Anisatun , Marom Muhammad Naufal
Published: September 2024

Background: Diabetes mellitus triples the risk of infection, leading to poor clinical outcomes. Hyperglycemia suppresses immune responses, affecting TB and diabetes patients. Modulation of host cell responses and targeting pathogens could improve treatment outcomes and reduce drug resistance. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, this systematic review focused exclusively on full-text articles published in English between 2014 and 2024. Result: The study conducted a comprehensive review of over 600 publications sourced from reputable databases, including ScienceDirect, SagePub, and PubMed. Following an initial screening, eight publications were identified as warranting more in-depth analysis. Consequently, a thorough review of these selected studies was performed to ensure a detailed and rigorous evaluation. Conclusion: Metformin, an oral antidiabetic (OAD) agent, is associated with reduced incidence and mortality from active tuberculosis in patients with diabetes. In contrast, saxagliptin, another oral antidiabetic drug, is linked to an increased risk of active tuberculosis. The continuing examination of the association between metformin and tuberculosis risk highlights the need for further research to better elucidate and validate these associations.
Attitudes Towards Occupational Safety Among Young Photojournalists: A Survey of Journalists Operating in Gaza (Arabic)
Authors: Salem Torban Maged
Published: September 2024

Because of the areas many journalists work that have been identified as dangerous physically, professionally, and personally, the subject of journalists' safety has been of great interest in recent years. Within this context, some institutions have established professional safety rules for journalists, but most of the journalists do not abide by these rules, especially freelance journalists who work in developing countries. At the international level, Clark Matloff’s report in 2018, about the current challenges for safety and protection of journalists, pointed to the effort being made to improve existing occupational safety procedures and their basic rules, as well as establishing rules for the protection of journalists. The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate and UNESCO have organized several courses related to the subject of occupational safety in order to enhance the concept of the professional safety of journalists in general, and of photojournalists in particular. Based on the above and recent events in Gaza and areas governed by the Palestinian Authority, this study investigates attitudes of journalists towards occupational safety measures in an attempt to answer an essential question: To what extent do young photographers in the field accept the adoption of occupational safety measures? This includes the extent of their consent and awareness to it,and the capacity and extent to which they accept it? This descriptive study involved a survey questionnaire conducted on a sample of young photojournalists in Gaza, along with in-depth interviews. Diversity and educational level were taken into account in the selection of interviewees, without any discrimination according to the institutions they work at. The study sample is consisted of 120 respondents from young field photojournalists working for various media organizations in the Gaza Strip. Among the most significant results of this study was that most of the respondents were interested in knowing the availability of occupational safety measures indicating a demand for greater access. A big percentage of the respondents are aware of the importance of these procedures related to occupational safety, although there are differences between the respondents in their awareness of these procedures, according to the level of their training, and whether they were full-time or freelancers.
Youth in Morocco: Rebels without a Cause? Youth Violence, Social Media, and the Discontents of Moroccan Consumer Society
Authors: Yassni Younes
Published: September 2024

Recently the Moroccan public had to grapple with what was perceived to be a worrying upsurge in youth crime related to Tsharmil or (cyber) bullying in the Moroccan vernacular. Mainstream media coverage of this issue ushered in an overwhelming sense of panic towards “deviant” youth that pose a serious “threat” to public law and order. By addressing the issue of Tsharmil, this article aims to go beyond the infotainment and politics of fear that have informed mainstream Moroccan media reports, which have failed to capture the complexities and ramifications of this phenomenon. Far from being a sudden, unwarranted outbreak of violence instigated by youth bullies, it is a strong indication of the emergence of a youth subculture where new modes of “marginal” practices, identities, solidarities, and visibilities have become inextricably woven into a rising consumer and brand culture. By looking specifically at Facebook pages devoted to Tsharmil and conducting formal interviews with members of the Tsharmil movement, this article argues that social media has provided youth with possibilities for the articulation of new practices, imaginaries, and identities in the face of a marginalizing consumer culture that has pushed youth to the ranks of flawed, disenfranchised, and frustrated consumers unable to fully partake and indulge in consumerist lifestyles.
Saúde pública como ferramenta para promoção de estilos de vida saudáveis
Authors: Lima Isaque Soares , Madureira Gabriel Nunes , Sarto Juliana Farias , Moura Ana Carolina Norberta de , Silva Silvania Bispo da , Souza Jocean Serafim dos Santos , Cavalcante Rafael Leituga de Carvalho , Barbosa Thamyres Maria Silva , Barbosa Carlos José Silva , Silva José Antonio da
Published: September 2024

Esse estudo teve como objetivo explorar o papel da saúde pública como uma ferramenta fundamental para a promoção de estilos de vida saudáveis, identificando estratégias eficazes, desafios enfrentados e oportunidades de melhoria. Para isso, realizou-se uma revisão narrativa da literatura, a qual foram analisadas fontes científicas e documentos oficiais para identificar abordagens eficazes e os desafios enfrentados na implementação dessas estratégias. A busca por artigos e documentos relevantes foi realizada em bases de dados eletrônicas, incluindo PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO e Google Scholar, utilizando uma combinação de palavras-chave em português e inglês. Os resultados revelam que intervenções integradas e contextualizadas são essenciais para modificar comportamentos de saúde, embora barreiras socioeconômicas e culturais persistam. Conclui-se que políticas públicas devem ser inclusivas e adaptadas às realidades locais, com o objetivo de reduzir desigualdades e promover a saúde de forma equitativa. Futuros estudos são necessários para avaliar a eficácia a longo prazo dessas intervenções em diferentes contextos.
Analysis of the Effect of Dimensions of Fraud Diamond on Fraud Behavior of Students of Accounting University Semarang"
Authors: Manik Wanson Kornelius , Durya Ngurah Panji Mertha Agung
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of the fraud diamond dimension on the fraud behavior of accounting students at the University of Semarang. Cheating is a fraudulent act committed by someone to gain profit for himself by taking advantage of other people. The data analysis technique in this study was multiple linear regression analysis using data from Semarang University accounting student respondents in the 2019 and 2020 classes. The results showed that pressure had an effect on academic cheating, while opportunity, rationalization and ability had no effect on academic cheating. The results of the model feasibility test show that pressure, opportunity, rationalization and ability simultaneously influence the academic fraud of accounting students at the University of Semarang.
Analysis of Business Strategy of Clinic X in Denpasar City
Authors: Veranita Mira , Magaline Monica Beatrice , Pratama Muhamad Rizal Hadi , Wulandari Ni Nyoman Feby , Haryadi Pande Made Doddy
Published: September 2024

Clinic X in Denpasar City, Bali Province is the first level health facility in Bali that provides primary health services and a training center for health workers, requiring effective and efficient strategic tactics for the advancement and development of clinics so they can compete in this increasingly modern era. This research was conducted with the aim of conducting an analysis of the strategic plan for Clinic X in the city of Denpasar, Bali Province in dealing with competition in health services. The research method used is descriptive qualitative on primary data and secondary data. Research results are processed by SWOT analysis. The results showed that Clinic X had greater strengths than Weaknesses when viewed from the internal side. From the external side, Clinic X has a greater threat than opportunity. After analysis, X strong clinic has the opportunity to continue to progress and develop. Therefore it can be concluded that Clinic X can focus more on expanding cooperation with BPJS by increasing promotions to compete in the BPJS market and maintaining service quality by proposing monitoring and evaluation activities to be carried out regularly in accordance with indicators determined using a market penetration strategy. This strategy is translated into a more concrete strategy to be monitored and evaluated in assessing the achievement of the strategy.
Investment Opportunity Set (Ios): Between Opportunities and Threats for Pharmaceutical Companies in Indonesia
Authors: Nurlatifah Siti
Published: September 2024

Investment Opportunity Set (IOS) is the opportunity that a company has to make investments that can increase the value of the company. IOS can be influenced by various factors, one of which is the financial performance of the company. This study aims to examine the effect of financial performance on IOS in pharmaceutical companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period of 2015-2020. Financial performance is measured by using profitability ratio, solvency ratio, and activity ratio, while IOS is measured by using Market Book Value to Equity (MBVE). This study uses quantitative data in the form of annual financial statements and stock prices of pharmaceutical companies obtained from the official website of IDX. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling with certain criteria, resulting in 54 data samples. The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS for Windows version 26.0 program. The results show that financial performance simultaneously has a significant effect on IOS with F value of 18.859 and significance value of 0.000. Partially, profitability ratio has a positive and significant effect on IOS, solvency ratio has a negative and significant effect on IOS and activity ratio has a positive and significant effect on IOS. This study implies that pharmaceutical companies can increase IOS by improving financial performance, especially profitability ratio and activity ratio, and reducing solvency ratio.
Implementation of the Shortest Path Method with Excel Solver to Optimize Goods Delivery Routes
Authors: Muyammina Ittrotul , Safira Aulia , Hozairi Hozairi
Published: September 2024

The shortest path solver is a program that aims to find the route with the lowest total edge weight between two points in a graph. Commonly used algorithms include Dijkstra for graphs with non-negative edge weights, Bellman-Ford for graphs with negative edge weights, and Floyd-Warshall for finding the shortest path between all point pairs. Its application is wide, ranging from navigation systems, computer networks, to logistics and games. The process of using it involves creating a graph model , selecting the appropriate algorithm, running a solver, and analyzing the results. A practical example shows how the Dijkstra algorithm can be used to determine the shortest route between cities in a road network , with effective and accurate results . The shortest path solver proves to be a versatile and essential tool for solving a wide range of problems in a variety of fields. This research uses quantitative methods with an experimental approach to test the effectiveness and efficiency of using the shortest path method with Solver Excel in optimizing goods delivery routes. The research object is the delivery route from the warehouse to several delivery destinations, with a sample of 10 routes that are most frequently used and have the highest delivery volume. Primary data was obtained through direct observation and interviews with company logistics managers. The results of this study show that the use of shortest path method with Excel Solver is effective in optimising the route of delivery of goods, reducing the cost and time of delivery by 15% and 10%. Although there are limitations for large networks, this tool remains useful and flexible. This implementation can be a reference for other companies to improve their logistics efficiency.
TRATAMENTO CIRÚRGICO DE PERITONITE SECUNDÁRIA: OTIMIZ AÇÃO DE PROTOCOLOS DE LAVAGEM PERITONEAL E FECHAMEN TO ABDOMINAL
Authors: Souza Igor Peçanha , Silva Júlia Barboza Cordeiro da , Almeida Thomas Henrique de Melo , Souza Lorena Almeida , Bousquet Bárbara Boniolo Medeiros , Bernardes Gabriel Silva de Oliveira , Oliveira Luís Filipe Silva , Andrade Rafael Hubner , Vaz Natália Sobrinho , Cortat Helena Rocha Farias de Ornellas , Lopes Victor Edas Corteletti Pereira
Published: September 2024

A peritonite secundária é uma grave infecção abdominal, geralmente causada por perfurações de órgãos. O tratamento cirúrgico envolve controle da fonte, lavagem peritoneal e fechamento abdominal. Este trabalho revisa as melhores práticas e inovações nos protocolos de lavagem e fechamento, visando melhorar a eficácia do tratamento e reduzir complicações, com o síndrome do compartimento abdominal e infecções recorrentes. A metodologia é uma revisão bibliográfica que avalia técnicas atuais, como o uso de soluções salinas ou antimicrobianas e fechamentos temporários em casos críticos. A personalização do tratamento e protocolos baseados em e vidências são fundamentais para melhorar os resultados.
Asymmetry of Force Fluctuation During Low Intensity Isometric Contraction In Leg Muscle
Authors: Oshita Kazushige , Yano Sumio
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the asymmetry of force fluctuation in the leg muscles during isometric knee extension and flexion. Twenty healthy males (21±2 years) performed the maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) in knee extensor and flexor. On the basis of MVC measurement, the subjects performed sustained isometric knee extension and flexion for 15s at levels corresponding to 10%, 20% and 30% MVC. The main findings of this study were: (1) a greater force fluctuation was found in the stronger MVC limb than in the weaker MVC limb at 30% MVC; (2) no difference was found in the force fluctuation between the stronger and weaker MVC limbs at 10% and 20% MVC; and (3) significant positive correlations were found between the target force values and the force fluctuation at each contraction intensity. These results suggest that: (1) asymmetry of force fluctuation increases with load, (2) asymmetry of the force fluctuation is observed at more than 30% MVC intensity; and (3) if the contraction intensity is same relatively loads (% MVC), force fluctuation is increase with absolute load (target force value). Force fluctuation influence the functional ability of an individual in controlling finger or limb movements in daily life. Further, asymmetry of force fluctuation might influence for more than 30% MVC of daily activities.
Type of Encouragement Influences Peak Muscle Force in College-Age Women
Authors: Amagliani Ruth , Petrella John , Jung Alan
Published: September 2024

To investigate if the type of encouragement during a maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) had an influence on peak muscle force in strength-trained versus untrained collegiate women. Methods: Eleven strength-trained (20.4 + 1 yr) and twelve untrained (20.8 + 1 yr) women participated in three, five-second MVICs of seated knee extension. The three trials consisted of verbal only encouragement, verbal + visual encouragement, and verbal + pain avoidance encouragement. In all three trials, the participants received the same verbal encouragement. Trials were counterbalanced to minimize any possible order effects. A repeated measure ANOVA was used to analyze data. Any significant main effects were further analyzed using Tukey post hoc tests. Results: There was no interaction between training status and encouragement type for all subjects F(2,42) = 1.5474, p = 0.22). For all subjects, a main effect for encouragement type was detected (F(2,42) = 6.616, p <0.05) with significant differences found in MVIC between the verbal encouragement and verbal + visual feedback (99.5±29 ft-lbs and 115.6±29 ft-lbs, p<0.01). No significant differences were found between the verbal only and the addition of pain avoidance (99.5±29 ft-lbs and 109.9±26.3 ft-lbs, p=0.069) or the visual and pain avoidance trials (115.6±29 ft-lbs and 109.9±26 ft-lbs, p=0.43). Conclusion: In this study, training status did not significantly influence the response to type of encouragement. Individuals produced the most force during a MVIC with verbal and visual encouragement. The incorporation of verbal encouragement and visual feedback is an important factor in eliciting peak force in college-aged women. This may have important implications in training and rehabilitation models that incorporate resistive loading of the skeletal muscles.
Exercise Science Academic Programs and Research in the Philippines
Authors: Madrigal Norberto , Reyes Josephine Joy , Pagaduan Jeffrey , Espino Reil Vinard
Published: September 2024

In this invited editorial, professors from leading institutions in the Philippines, share information regarding their programs relating to Exercise Science. They have provided information on academic components such as entrance requirements, progression through programs, and professional opportunities available to students following completion; as well as details regarding funding available to students to participate in research, collaboration, and specific research interests.
Eficiencia y eficacia en la toma de decisiones para la asignación y ejecución del presupuesto cultural: un desafío para las entidades territoriales en Colombia
Authors: Ortiz Ospino Liliana Patricia
Published: September 2024

In Colombia, discussions on the culture budget bring with them the stigma of a sector considered as 'the Cinderella' of national public spending. However, the empirical evidence of this study shows that, at the territorial level, the great challenge in the allocation and execution of resources is to achieve efficiency and effectiveness. The results obtained highlight the importance of increasing the percentage of execution, reducing budgetary lags and analyzing the demographic, geographic, socioeconomic, development or quality of life characteristics of municipalities, in order to make an equitable distribution and execution of resources that guarantee the cultural rights contemplated in the Political Charter; in this sense, it is proposed to design instruments of territorial cultural public policies, through the creation of master and development plans, a cultural public agenda and evaluation and monitoring mechanisms that allow evaluating the impact of the invested resources. It also proposes the need to configure a theoretical-practical platform within the cultural institutional framework to support decision-makers in identifying and addressing the problems of the sector.
Contratación estatal, pobreza, captura del Estado y participación electoral
Authors: Grautoff Manfred
Published: September 2024

This paper analyzes the relationship of the Multidimensional Poverty Index, State Capture and electoral participation with the different modalities of public contracting. The first finding was that poverty has a negative correlation with the contracting modalities studied. The second finding was that the presence of armed actors, illicit economies, homicidal violence, electoral crimes and crimes against public administration increase the volume of territorial contracting. These variables were used to construct the State Capture Index. The third finding shows that electoral participation is ambiguously correlated with state contracting. Recommendations on the targeting of public spending in territories with illicit economies are presented.
El análisis de los contratos estatales en el nivel regional: una herramienta de identificación de riesgos de corrupción. La experiencia del Grupo de Investigación y Análisis (GIA) de la Auditoría General de la República de Colombia
Authors: De León Beltrán Isaac , Córdoba Carlos Felipe , Sánchez G Mónica Alexandra , Giraldo P Luis Alberto , Barrera Pinzón Ana Patricia , Dulce Vanegas Manuel Francisco
Published: September 2024

This document compiles the experience of the Research and Analysis Group (GIA) of the Office of the Auditor General of the Republic (AGR). Said group operated in the 2015-2016 period and was responsible for collecting and analyzing data to identify corruption risks in the execution of the public budget at the territorial level. The Group identified natural persons and legal entities that have multiple contracts in the territories; this is what the AGR and the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic have called “business meshes”. This concept has been proposed in order to measure the concentration of government contracting in a few actors. The GIA group designed processes to identify the risk of state capture at the territorial level by analyzing public procurement at the territorial level. The document describes methods and presents them as a good practice in knowledge management because the products generated contribute to the public debate and can be used to make decisions in the AGR. The analysis of territorial public procurement is a strategic opportunity insofar as it strengthens fiscal control based on the collection and analysis of data from the supervised entities.
El estado de cosas inconstitucional de las prisiones: un escenario propicio para la corrupción
Authors: Díaz Soto José Manuel , Ramírez Rodríguez Hernán Alexander
Published: September 2024

Corruption is a phenomenon that permeates all aspects of human activity, including the public and private sectors. As a polysemic concept, i.e. with multiple meanings, its different manifestations must be approached with different strategies. In this article we propose to make a brief approach to the phenomena of corruption in the penitentiary system. This debate will be approached from its dynamics, its concepts, international standards, forms of intervention, and its relationship with the unconstitutional state of affairs in Colombian prisons and penitentiaries.
Contratación pública: los contratos de prestación de servicios y el principio de la primacía de la realidad
Authors: Prieto Monroy Carlos Adolfo
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this document is to expose the legal elements on which the contracting through the modality of the provision of personal services is based, and the effects that can be derived from the observance of the normative assumptions, contained in Article 32 of Law 80 of 1993, and in the Unification Ruling SUJ - 025 - CE - S2 - 2021 of September 9, 2021, issued by the Council of State.
No tragarse entero el plan Inspiración y caso de la veeduría al plan de desarrollo de la comuna 6 de Medellín
Authors: Jaramillo Escobar Lukas
Published: September 2024

The Oversight of the Development Plan for Commune 6 of Medellin is an interesting example of oversight because it can be replicated, insofar as it is a plausible oversight, with special components, but not necessarily atypical. The analysis allows us to be honest about the innocuousness that the oversight office usually has in Colombia, the general discouragement of citizens to participate and the local cooptation and corrupt or clientelist uses of the oversight offices, which can generate discredit to the general idea. However, we find that this kind of citizen’s organizations are an essential opportunity to revitalize democracies and that even with a gaseous or small social base, these are essential pedagogical reserves for citizens.
De los datos a las decisiones: estrategias de control bajo un modelo de gestión por resultados en la defensa jurídica del Estado
Authors: Robledo Silva Paula , Camargo Motta Jhon , Zuluaga Urrego Rodrigo
Published: September 2024

In the fabric of public management in Colombia, two fundamental elements emerge as protectors of the State: fiscal control and legal defense. Often, these essential pieces go unnoticed but are vital for ensuring the fulfillment of the objectives of the rule of law and the protection of public resources. In this article, we will explore the importance of fiscal control and legal defense in Colombia, from their legal foundation to the latest innovations, such as the State's Litigation Information System and the Results-Based Management Model.
SIANCO: reflexiones sobre su fundamentación desde la óptica de la gestión fiscal y la descentralización
Authors: Tavera Amado Didier , Castañeda Núñez Laura María , Rojas Arias Juan Camilo
Published: September 2024

An approach from the economic analysis of law allows us to overcome a purely instrumental view of norms, thereby broadening the legal analysis and enriching the understanding of these norms within the framework of public policy decisions, taking into account the regional context and economic relations. The connection between economics and law, and efficiency and law, in relation to the fiscal manager, surpasses the mere exegetical exercise of public functions. It opens the horizon to the incorporation of technological tools that improve the objectives of the administrative function, thereby maximizing democracy, the decentralization processes established in the 1991 Constitution, and strengthening citizen participation. In this context, which also adheres to the principle of harmonious collaboration that should precede relations between territories and the Nation, and considering the importance of revenue derived from the consumption tax on liquor, beer, and cigarettes in territorial incomes, the Consumption Tax Support System (SIANCO) is created.
Análisis de la gestión fiscal descentralizada de las Gerencias Departamentales Colegiadas, 2015-2021
Authors: Contreras Pérez Juan Pablo , Sepúlveda Pérez Ivón Daniela
Published: September 2024

This paper analyzes the decentralized fiscal management by Collegiate Departmental Offices to understand, first, their capacity to exercise fiscal control in the various departments of the country where they are located, and second, to determine whether changes in administration have any effect on their management.
Editorial
Authors: Velásquez Monroy César Alfonso
Published: September 2024

The country is experiencing a unique political situation where issues such as participatory democracy and territorial equity are at the center of the debate. In response to this situation, our goal is to transform the Visible Control Journal into a medium that allows the General Audit Office of the Republic, as the entity responsible for its editing and production, to consolidate its leadership in the reflection on the oversight and management of public resources. We aim to adopt a perspective that encompasses the diverse regions and localities of Colombia. In this way, we hope to contribute to the strengthening of fiscal control at the territorial level, endowing it with a decentralized character that guarantees the satisfaction of citizens' needs and ensures the full fulfillment of the goals enshrined in the Constitution within the framework of a Social State of Law.
Bus Tracking System With IoT Integration
Authors:   Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Nirmala M. , Ayyanar S. ,   Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Shankar M. V. Ravi ,   Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology
Published: September 2024

The rapid advancement in Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has paved the way for innovative solutions in public transportation systems. This paper presents the development and implementation of a Bus Tracking System with IoT Integration aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reliability of public bus services. The proposed system leverages GPS and GSM/GPRS technologies to provide tracking and monitoring of buses, ensuring accurate and timely updates to passengers and transportation authorities. The system architecture comprises a NodeMCU microcontroller equipped with ESP8266 Wi-Fi module interfaced with GPS and various sensors to collect and transmit data. The collected data includes the bus's current location, speed, number of stops, and occupancy levels, which are then sent to a central server via HTTP protocols. The server processes this data and updates a web-based application accessible to passengers and administrators, providing them with real-time bus locations and estimated arrival times.
Integrating Multiple Theories: A Holistic Approach to Knowledge Acquisition for Senior Citizen Teachers
Authors:   Kuvempu University, Anjum Mumthaz , K Dange Dr. Jagannath ,   Kuvempu University
Published: September 2024

The article explores key theories such as Piaget's Cognitive Development, Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory, Bruner's Constructivist Theory, Information Processing Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, Schema Theory, Experiential Learning Theory and Connectivism. Each theory's core concepts are analysed in the context of senior citizen teachers, highlighting their unique contributions to knowledge acquisition. The value of integrating multiple theories is discussed aiming to develop comprehensive framework. This integration explores the diverse learning needs of senior citizen teachers emphasizing social and cultural contexts, cognitive development stages, active learning strategies and technology integration. Through holistic approach, senior citizen teachers can enhance their teaching practices, boost student engagement and promote lifelong learning. Practical strategies for incorporating these theories include collaborative learning activities, experiential projects, reflective practices and digital resource utilization. Ultimately, the article advocates for a broad understanding of knowledge acquisition theories and their application in senior citizen education. By embracing this approach, senior citizen teachers can create enriching learning environments fostering personal and professional growth.
Remnant of the Late Holocene sand beach reveals ancient settlement-related sea level change from western Thailand
Authors:   Division of Geoscience, Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi Campus, Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand, Nimnate Parisa , Suriyan Sukanya ,   Division of Geoscience, Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi Campus, Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand, Wongcharoen Sasiyanan ,   Division of Geoscience, Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi Campus, Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand
Published: September 2024

Archaeological findings and analysis of the sand beach at the Ban Khu Bua site in western Thailand indicate substantial sea-level shifts, which relate to sea-level regression during the late Holocene. This research focused on analyzing the paleo-shoreline and determining the age of ancient sandy beach deposits. Satellite imagery (Sentinel-2A) taken in 2021 facilitated classification of the paleo-coastal landforms into four main categories: colluvium, recent floodplain, old tidal flat, and old sandy beach. The latter, running predominantly north to south, is composed of fine to very fine sand characterized by sub-angular to round shapes, high sphericity, and well sorted. The sediment’s mineral composition is primarily quartz, accompanied by smaller rock fragments, organic matter, heavy minerals, and feldspars. Optically Stimulated Luminescence analysis of quartz-rich samples from the inner and outer areas suggested deposition of the old sandy beach sediments between 1,500 and 3,000 years ago in the inner part, pre-dating the establishment of the Khu Bua community in the Dvaravati period. Continuous beach sand deposition along Thao U-Thong Road aligns with the community settlement approximately 200 to 1,000 years ago.
Measuring Islamic Business Ethics Within Indonesia Islamic Banks
Authors: Gusti Ngurah Oka Widana  , Sudarso Kaderi Wiryono  , Mustika Sufiati Purwanegara  , Mohamad Toha
Published: September 2024

The business characteristic of Islamic banks is the implementation of Islamic business ethics. Parallel with the trend of increasing preference to ethical institution, Islamic banks should put this as its competitive edge toward its competitor conventional competitor banks. However, only few previous studies discussed about the implementation of Islamic business ethics within Islamic banks and none suggested how to measure such implementation. This paper is a study of the literature on ethics and Islamic business ethics as the first step in developing a measurement tool of Islamic business ethics implementation within Islamic banks. This paper synthesizes the dimensions of Islamic business ethics that is excavated from the Quran and Sunna, being proposed by previous studies. There are seven dimensions, namely unity of God, benevolence, justice and equity, sincere, equilibrium, trusteeship and responsibility. Subsequently, this paper outlines these dimensions into 21 items. The opportunity of future empirical study is recommended at the end of this paper.
Future movement plans interact in sequential arm movements
Authors: Kashefi Mehrdad , Reschechtko Sasha , Ariani Giacomo , Shahbazi Mahdiyar , Tan Alice , Diedrichsen Jörn , Pruszynski J Andrew
Published: September 2024

Real-world actions often comprise a series of movements that cannot be entirely planned before initiation. When these actions are executed rapidly, the planning of multiple future movements needs to occur simultaneously with the ongoing action. How the brain solves this task remains unknown. Here, we address this question with a new sequential arm reaching paradigm that manipulates how many future reaches are available for planning while controlling execution of the ongoing reach. We show that participants plan at least two future reaches simultaneously with an ongoing reach. Further, the planning processes of the two future reaches are not independent of one another. Evidence that the planning processes interact is twofold. First, correcting for a visual perturbation of the ongoing reach target is slower when more future reaches are planned. Second, the curvature of the current reach is modified based on the next reach only when their planning processes temporally overlap. These interactions between future planning processes may enable smooth production of sequential actions by linking individual segments of a long sequence at the level of motor planning.
Transplantation of exogenous mitochondria mitigates myocardial dysfunction after cardiac arrest
Authors: Wang Zhen , Zhu Jie , Xu Mengda , Ma Xuyuan , Shen Maozheng , Yan Jingyu , Gan Guosheng , Zhou Xiang
Published: September 2024

The incidence of post-cardiac arrest myocardial dysfunction (PAMD) is high, and there is currently no effective treatment available. This study aims to investigate the protective effects of exogenous mitochondrial transplantation. Exogenous mitochondrial transplantation can enhance myocardial function and improve the survival rate. Mechanistic studies suggest that mitochondrial transplantation can limit impairment in mitochondrial morphology, augment the activity of mitochondrial complexes II and IV, and raise ATP level. As well, mitochondrial therapy ameliorated oxidative stress imbalance, reduced myocardial injury, and thus improved PAMD after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).