bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Longitudinal Changes in Smoking Behaviors and Cancer-Related Mortality Risk in Middle-Aged Korean Women
Authors: Tran Thi Xuan Mai , Kim Soyeoun , Kim Seonju , Park Boyoung
Published: August 2023

Purpose This study investigated association between smoking habit change and cancer-related mortality risk in Korean women.Materials and Methods Study population were women aged ≥ 40 years who underwent two biennial cancer screenings during 2009-2012 and were followed up until 2020. Participants were grouped into sustained nonsmokers, sustained quitters, new quitters, relapsers/smoking initiators, and sustained smokers. Outcomes included all-cause and cancer-related deaths. Cox regression and competing risk analysis was used to assess association between smoking habit change and mortality risk.Results Of 2,892,590 women, 54,443 death cases were recorded (median follow-up of 9.0 years). Compared with sustained nonsmokers, mortality risk from all causes and cancer-related causes increased in all other smoking groups. Cancer-related risk increased 1.22-fold among sustained quitters (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10 to 1.36), 1.56-fold (95% CI, 1.40 to 1.75) in new quitters, 1.40-fold (95% CI, 1.21 to 1.62) in relapsers/smoking initiators, and 1.61-fold (95% CI, 1.46 to 1.78) in sustained smokers compared with sustained nonsmokers. Women who were sustained smokers with higher smoking intensity had a higher mortality risk in terms of hazard ratios compared to nonsmokers (< 5 pack-years 2.12-fold, 5-10 pack-years 2.15-fold, and > 10 pack-years 2.27-fold).Conclusion Quitting smoking earlier is critical for preventing death from all causes and cancer among female smokers.
Counterfeit Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts: Tools for Risk Assessment of Other than an Authorized Source (e.g., Independent Distributors)
Authors:   G-19 Counterfeit Electronic Parts Committee
Published: August 2023

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) is a tool that organizations may use to evaluate a non-authorized supplier’s processes for the prevention, detection, containment, adjudication, and reporting of suspect counterfeit and counterfeit EEE parts. See 3.1.1 and 3.1.2, which reference the use of AS6081 when performing pre-visit self-assessment and on-site assessment of non-authorized suppliers.

This ARP is applicable for all organizations that procure EEE parts from suppliers other than authorized sources (e.g., independent distributors).
Fitting End, Dimensions, Fluid Systems Port Connection, Metric
Authors:   G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies
Published: August 2023

This design standard specifies the dimensions of the externally threaded fitting end to be assembled into an internally threaded fluid system port, using an elastomeric o-ring for sealing. Fitting end dimensions and o-ring sizes agree with ISO 7320-1985.
Database of Video Games and Their Therapeutic Properties
Authors:   , Brinkman Tyler
Published: August 2023

There are reported to be 2.96 billion video game players in the world as of 2021 and this number is expected to grow to 3.32 billion by the year 2024. Of that total, 215.5 million video game players live in the United States with a reported average age of 33 years old. Thousands of commercial video games are released every year. There is evidence to support video game technology use as therapeutic media however it predominately utilizes outdated technology or technology designed for a specific purpose also called “serious games.” The problem is that OT practitioners are unaware of the potential therapeutic properties of video games they have not played, so are unable to integrate unfamiliar video games as therapeutic media in clinical practice. The purpose of this capstone project is to develop an online database of commercial video games, and their therapeutic properties, to facilitate their use as therapeutic media in OT practice. To address this problem a webpage was developed in partnership with the Family Gaming Database that cataloged 10 commercial video games from commercially available video game subscription services and the Nintendo Switch. The 10 games were subject to an activity analysis based on the AMPS to determine their therapeutic potential. The resulting webpage contains three main lists in which filters can be applied in order to display games that meet a specific desired criterion. Applicable filters include platform, age rating, difficulty, and specific accessibility features. Keywords: database, occupational therapy, video game, video games
Interfacility Transfer of Pediatric Patients to a Comprehensive Children's Hospital
Authors:   , Zaky Kim
Published: August 2023

Practice Problem: Secondary transfers to pediatric centers have increased by 25% due to the regionalization of specialty care. Low pediatric volume and the lack of access to pediatric subspecialty confounds the need for transfer requests to comprehensive children’s hospitals. Referring hospitals rely on pediatric teams to determine the level of service and mode of transportation decisions due to a lack of comfort in caring for and managing pediatric patients. PICOT: This project was guided by the following question. In pediatric patients transferring from other healthcare facilities to a comprehensive children’s hospital (P), does the implementation of a nurse-led pediatric illness severity scoring tool (I) versus traditional phone triage (C), increase recognition and notification of ICU level patients (O) in 8-weeks (T)? Evidence: Triage transport tools have been studied in the pediatric population and are relied on to determine acuity and predict admission needs. Acuity tools allow for consistent resource allocation and improved transfers by removing the subjectiveness of physical findings and converting the assessments into objective metrics needed to make safe transport and admission decisions. Intervention: A pediatric transport acuity tool was implemented to standardize the reporting framework and was scored to identify high-acuity patients requiring transport for definitive care. Outcome: Improved identification of ICU-level patients requiring transport to a pediatric hospital from 63% pre-intervention to 97% post-intervention. Conclusion: This project increased recognition of ICU-level pediatric patients through use of the TRAP tool and also identified a broader impact, which is exposing referring hospitals to a triage tool that assists outside providers in identifying acutely ill pediatric patients.
Una crítica de la teoría de la propiedad derivada de la “tragedia de los bienes comunes” a la luz de una perspectiva evolutiva
Authors: Suárez-Ruíz E. Joaquín
Published: August 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es exponer el problema tras la teoría de la propiedad basada en el experimento mental de la tragedia de los bienes comunes (TC) de Garret Hardin, a la luz de una perspectiva evolutiva de la moral. Para ello, analizaré las teorías del psicólogo Jonathan Haidt, del filósofo utilitarista Joshua Greene y del primatólogo Frans de Waal. Estos autores afirman que, para comprender la moral, la relación emoción-razón es un factor fundamental y, a su vez, que es la emoción y no la razón el componente más importante para comprender la moral. A la luz de estos desarrollos la TC se revela como un instrumento impreciso para la teoría de la propiedad, por el hecho de que supone agentes puramente racionales que representan individuos ficticios.
DE EDSON ARANTES DO NASCIMENTO A PELÉ: O MAIS DEUS DOS HUMANOS
Authors: Jorge de Souza Neto Geogino
Published: August 2023

“O difícil, o extraordinário, não é fazer mil gols, como Pelé. É fazer um gol como Pelé”.

Carlos Drummond de Andrade
CLIMATE CHANGE – INTEGRATING POLICY, PRACTICE AND EDUCATION
Authors: Saini Poonam , Grover Aarti
Published: August 2023

Growing up in the age of rapid climate change is the biggest health threat that the humanity is facing today. The Earth’s climate is getting altered fast by the increased emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases. IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report on Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) has clearly indicated that India’s geographic and socio-economic susceptibilities are the highest among all other nations. The mapping of all sensitive areas, industries and population concentrations at a local level can help to take appropriate action in order to adapt to conditions posed by climatic crisis which will help to strengthen resilience in future. Higher Education Institutions (HEI) can play a major role in bringing a paradigm shift of how and how much we teach about climate change related issues and their mitigation measures. India’s National Education Policy 2020 aims at imparting a holistic and multidisciplinary education with flexible and innovative curricula. To bridge the gaps through education and awareness, this study analyses the nuances of current education system and puts forward a framework for understanding the methods to mitigate the impacts of climate change by integrating ‘National Goals’ into ‘Education Policy of HEI’ through a multi-disciplinary approach that considers the new technology and traditional knowledge
ESTIMATION OF FUTURE POPULATION AND WATER DEMAND OF URBAN CENTERS OF INDIA: A CASE STUDY OF JAIPUR CITY
Authors: Anamika Kumari , Sharma Chilka
Published: August 2023

The rapid urbanization and population growth in India have led to increased pressure on water resources in urban centers. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Jaipur is facing significant challenges in meeting the water demands of its expanding population. Therefore, it is crucial to estimate the future population and water demand of Jaipur city to develop effective strategies for sustainable water management. This case study aims to estimate the future population and water demand of Jaipur city using a comprehensive analysis of demographic and water consumption trends. The study utilizes a combination of statistical methods, demographic projections, and water demand modeling techniques to provide a holistic understanding of the city's future water requirements. The results of this case study provide valuable insights into the future population growth and water demand trends of Jaipur city. The findings can assist urban planners, policymakers, and water resource managers in formulating effective strategies for sustainable water management and infrastructure development. The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating future population growth projections and water demand estimations into long-term urban planning processes. This case study contributes to the understanding of the challenges posed by population growth and urbanization on water resources in India, using Jaipur city as a specific example. The estimation of future population and water demand serves as a foundation for developing proactive measures to ensure adequate water supply and sustainable urban development in the face of increasing demand and limited resources
Strategi Pendidikan Karakter di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Arifin Muh Luqman , Pitriyanita Eha
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh fenomena karakter siswa di Sekolah Dasar Negeri Gunungsugih 02 yang bersikap sopan, ramah, dan tanggap. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan strategi pendidikan karakter di dalam pembelajaran tematik tema 8 di kelas IV Sekolah Dasar Negeri Gunungsugih 02. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologis. Subjek penelitian ini adalah guru kelas IV. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi (semi struktural), wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi pendidikan karakter dilakukan melalui keteladanan, penanaman disiplin, pembiasaan, menciptakan suasana yang kondusif, serta integrasi dan internalisasi.
Pencirian Tokoh Utama Cerita Anak dan Relevansinya Terhadap Pembelajaran Sastra di SD
Authors: Fatonah Khusnul
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan pencirian tokoh utama dalam cerita anak dan relevansinya terhadap pembelajaran sastra di sekolah dasar. Objek yang dianalisis adalah Kumpulan Cerita Anak Mencari Ujung Pelangi. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan menerapkan metode analisis isi. Analisis penelitian menggunakan teori pencirian tokoh yang mengacu pada penyebutan dan pendeskripsian. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa pencirian tokoh utama dengan penyebutan didominasi oleh penggunaan nama tokoh. Penyebutan kata ganti tokoh utama menggunakan kata ganti Aku, sedangkan kata sapaan yang digunakan, yaitu Ibu, Ayah, Eyang, dan Nenek. Pendeskripsian ciri fisik tokoh utama mengacu pada jenis kelamin dan kondisi fisik tokoh. Pendeskripsian ciri psikis tokoh utama sesuai dengan sifat-sifat umum yang dimiliki anak usia sekolah dasar, orang tua, kakek, dan nenek. Pendeskripsian ciri sosial tokoh utama berkaitan dengan keadaan ekonomi keluarga, status sosial, pekerjaan, tempat tinggal, dan pendidikan. Relevansi penelitian ini dalam pembelajaran sastra di SD berkaitan dengan penggunaan media pembelajaran sastra untuk menganalisis unsur-unsur intrinsik cerita, khususnya tokoh dan penokohan.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas V Materi Sistem Pernapasan Manusia Melalui Pembelajaran Kontekstual Demonstrasi
Authors: Trianingsih Rima , Wahyuni Tri , Jannah Miftahul
Published: August 2023

Melihat isi materi  sistem pernapasan manusia yang menuntut siswa untuk memiliki pemahaman yang nyata. Penjelasan lisan saja tidak cukup, sehingga membutuhkan pembelajaran kontekstual. Pembelajaran kontekstual dinilai penting bagi siswa untuk membangun pengetahuannya sendiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan peningkatan hasil belajar siswa kelas V SD Negeri 1 Sumberbaru dengan menggunakan contextual learning metode demonstrasi pada materi sistem pernapasan manusia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas dengan dua siklus. Perbaikan hasil belajar siswa dari pra siklus ke siklus 1 sebesar 20%, namun hasil tersebut tidak memenuhi kriteria sangat memuaskan. Peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dari siklus 1 ke siklus 2 sebesar 26,67%, dan telah mencapai kriteria sasaran sangat memuaskan. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran kontekstual dengan metode demonstrasi dalam materi sistem pernapasan manusia mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa secara signifikan.
Analisa Efisiensi Isentropik Turbin pada Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Uap
Authors: Darren Alber Ivan , Fajar Tamtomo Kiono Berkah , Harmoko Udi
Published: August 2023

The specifications of a steam turbine need to be considered, especially the isentropic efficiency (ηt) and turbine work (Wt) specifications, concerning the operational capability of the steam turbine at the ABC Power Plant (PLTU). This study aimed to determine the values of isentropic efficiency and turbine work, using data parameters such as mass flow rate (ṁ), inlet pressure (P1), outlet pressure (P2), inlet temperature (T1), and outlet temperature (T2), utilizing the ChemicalLogic SteamTab application. The research results revealed that the specified isentropic efficiency of the turbine is 67.31%, and the turbine work is 52,438 kW. The average value of the operational isentropic efficiency during the 2-hour research period was found to be 67.74%. Likewise, the average value of the operational turbine work was determined to be 53,487 kW. It was observed that the isentropic efficiency at operational conditions was better than the specified value. This improvement in isentropic efficiency can be attributed to higher main steam temperature and lower exhaust turbine pressure values.
Factor That Influences Parental Satisfaction with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Care Services
Authors: Jamie Arif Hussen
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Satisfaction is a belief and attitude regarding the level of services provided by a certain institution. Parental and patient satisfaction is a tool for evaluating the healthcare. Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) are a place where giving critical care that is both costly and efficient while utilizing a diverse team approach is required to get better results.

Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional research with an institutional focus was carried out between October 10, 2022 and January 10, 2023. The sample frame was made up of the parent of a newborn whose newborn has finished receiving hospital care and treatment and is getting ready to be discharged. Purposive sampling techniques were employed to choose the 299 individuals for the sample. The association between the dependent and independent variables was evaluated using the IBM SPSS software program, version 20.0 (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp).

Result: The satisfaction rate of the participants in this study was 57%. This study analyses showed that mothers were 4 times more satisfied than fathers (AOR = 4.11; 95%CI: 2.81-5.63; P = 0.013). The odds of parental satisfaction on neonatal services were 7 times higher among residents of rural than who are residents of urban (AOR = 6.94; 95%CI: 3.42-8.06; P = 0.092) and parents of a neonate with a normal birth weight of 1.14 (AOR = 1.14; 95%CI: 1.00-3.94; P = 0.110) times more satisfied than their matching part.

Conclusion: In this study, slightly more than half (57%) of the parents expressed satisfaction with the infant’s care services. This finding suggests that parental satisfaction was usually poor as compared to earlier study. Parental gender, parental place of residence and neonatal birth weight were all linked variables. Therefore, medical professionals and hospital administrators should collaborate to enhance NICU services in order to provide high-quality care and satisfy parents.
Haemolytic Bacillus subtilis, a potential pathogen of hemorrhage disease in farmed yellow catfish Pelteobagrus fulvidraco
Authors: Gai Chunlei , Zheng Xurui , Xu La , Diao Jing , Ye Haibin , Cao Haipeng , Yu Xiaoqing
Published: August 2023

The hemorrhagic disease has become a major bottleneck in yellow catfish Pelteobagrus fulvidraco aquaculture. Yet scarce information is available on Bacillus subtilis as a pathogen of hemorrhagic disease in cultured yellow catfish. In this study, a virulent isolate, temporarily named HS5, was isolated from hemorrhagic disease-infected cultured yellow catfish, and was identified phenotypically and molecularly as B. subtilis. In addition, isolate HS5 showed an LD50 value of 5.20×106 CFU/ml in yellow catfish, exhibited beta-haemolytic activity, harbored the virulent entFM gene, and displayed high susceptibility to enrofloxacin and florfenicol in aquaculture use. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of B. subtilis as a pathogen of hemorrhagic disease in farmed yellow catfish.
REPRESENTASI INDONESIA DALAM VIDEO MUSIK “WONDERLAND INDONESIA”
Authors: Fatonah Khusnul , Suyuti Ahmad
Published: August 2023

Video musik merupakan salah satu media representasi yang dapat menggambarkan sesuatu, termasuk Indonesia. Mengkaji representasi Indonesia dalam media seperti video musik menjadi penting sebagai upaya untuk menghadirkan kembali kecintaan dan kebanggan terhadap Indonesia, khususnya di kalangan generasi muda. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif yang ditopang oleh teori representasi dan semiotik Roland Barthes. Data diperoleh dari lirik, musik, dan adegan yang merepresentasikan Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia direpresentasikan sebagai negara yang memiliki kekayaan sumber daya alam dan keragaman budaya. Kekayaan alam Indonesia digambarkan oleh keindahan laut, hutan, gunung, serta beragam flora dan fauna yang dihadirkan pada setiap pergantian lagu-lagu daerah. Keragaman budaya terlihat dari adanya lagu-lagu daerah, pakaian adat, alat musik tradisional, tarian adat, rumah adat, hingga bangunan bersejarah. Rekaman Bung Karno saat membacakan teks proklamasi dan dinyanyikannya lagu “Bagimu Negeri” merupakan simbol bahwa Indonesia adalah negara yang menjunjung persatuan dan kesatuan dalam semboyan Bhineka Tunggal Ika. Kata kunci: Video musik, Wonderland Indonesia, representasi Indonesia
KEMAMPUAN PENGAJARAN GURU DALAM MENUNJANG PENGEMBANGAN PENDIDIKAN YANG BERKELANJUTAN
Authors: Nugroho Oktian Fajar , Juwita Silvia Ratna , Nuraeni Fitri
Published: August 2023

Istilah pendidikan merupakan bagian integral dari setiap dokumen politik terprogram tentang pembangunan berkelanjutan. Fakta ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya tugas pendidikan dalam konteks pembangunan berkelanjutan yang mengarah pada pertanyaan tentang kompetensi apa yang dibutuhkan guru untuk mengembangkan dan mengimplementasikan penawaran pendidikan di bidang Pendidikan untuk Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (ESD) sehingga mereka dapat bercita-cita dan mencapai tujuan pendidikan tertentu dengan siswa mereka. Hal ini menyentuh pertanyaan tentang pembangunan kompetensi yang sesuai dalam pendidikan guru dan pendidikan lebih lanjut. Sejauh ini, beberapa upaya telah dilakukan untuk menggambarkan kompetensi guru mengenai ESD dan untuk mengembangkan model kompetensi yang sesuai. Artikel berikut menyajikan dua model—Kurikulum, Pembangunan Berkelanjutan, Kompetensi, Pelatihan Guru (Model CSCT), dan Pembelajaran untuk masa depan: Kompetensi dalam Pendidikan untuk Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (Model PAUD)—dan membahas manfaatnya bagi pendidikan guru dan pendidikan lanjutan. Model ini berbeda dalam seberapa luas mereka mendefinisikan ESD dan dalam audiens apa yang mereka targetkan. Perbandingan ini menunjukkan dan menjelaskan mengapa model kompetensi harus fokus pada kompetensi inti khusus profesi jika ingin digunakan sebagai dasar untuk konsepsi penawaran pendidikan di bidang ESD dalam pendidikan dan pendidikan lebih lanjut guru. Simpulan yang ditarik terdiri dari pertimbangan awal untuk konsepsi model kompetensi lain.Kata Kunci: Pendidikan untuk Pembangunan Berkelanjutan; kompetensi guru; Model CSCT; Model ECE
Environmental and Health Impacts: Presence of Radionuclides and Toxic Metals in Mining Areas in Niger State, Nigeria
Authors:   Ekiti State University, Faweya Ebenezer , Ayeni Modupe , Adewumi Taiwo , Faweya Olanrewaju
Published: August 2023

The distribution of radionuclides and heavy metals (carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic) in soil and plants grown in lead contaminated areas were determined using gamma spectrometry and AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectrometry). The values of Dout (outdoor dose rate) and Din (indoor dose rate) were found to vary from 49.10 to 96.59 nGy h-1 with a mean value of 73.75 nGy h-1 and 97.30 to 191.67 nGy h-1 with a mean value of 143.39 nGy h-1 for Kawo; 51.64 to 105.26 nGy h-1 with a mean value of 75.36 nGy h-1 and 104.43 to 205. 87 nGy h-1 with a mean value of 157.13 nGy h-1 for Magiro. The weighted mean concentrations of Pb, Cu, Fe, Cr, Cd and Ni in mg kg-1 in soil and crop were (2.20,2.29), (3.14, 0.16), (15.10, 19.33), (0.16, 0.25), (0.24, 0.05), (0.43, 0.06) and (3.00, 3.18), (6.09, 0.34), (16.83, 10.10), (0.22,0.36), (0.25, 0.05), (0.43, 0.06) for Kawo and Magiro respectively. The total incremental lifetime cancer risk ΣILCR for both adults (0.73 x 10-2) and children (1.03 x 10-2) were above tolerable acceptable risk (given as 1 x 10-6 to 1 x 10-4). Therefore, the areas need remedial action and proper monitoring.
Community Participation in the Development of Village Teluk Rubiah Tourism Destinations, Muntok District
Authors: Rini Septya
Published: August 2023

This article aims to find out the forms of organizational participation of the Teluk Rubiah Youth and Community Communication Forum (FKPMTR) in the development of a tourist village in Teluk Rubiah, Muntok District and to find out the factors that encourage and hinder it.This study uses a type of qualitative research. The results of this study indicate that participation in the TeluRubiah Iklim Village has gone very well. To maintain the existence of FKPMTR there are motivations that belong to them. One of his motivations was to obtain material at FKPMTR. This can happen because they get CSR funds from the government and companies to carry out their activities. The driving factor for tourism in the TelukRubiah IklimVillage is the enthusiasm and desire of FKPMTR members to participate in planning the development of a tourist village. There are also economic factors that influence them to participate due to their economic situation which can be considered less. Besides that, it turns out that there are still factors inhibiting FKPMTR in participating, such as the low awareness of some FKPMTR members for tourism development in TelukRubiah.

 

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bentuk partisipasi organisasi Forum Komunikasi Pemuda dan Masyarakat Teluk Rubiah (FKPMTR) dalam pengembangan desa wisata di Teluk Rubiah Kabupaten Muntok serta mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mendorong dan menghambatnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa partisipasi di Kampung Iklim Teluk Rubiah sudah berjalan dengan sangat baik. Untuk mempertahankan eksistensi FKPMTR ada motivasi yang dimiliki oleh mereka. Salah satu motivasinya adalah untuk mendapatkan materi di FKPMTR. Hal ini bisa terjadi karena mereka mendapatkan dana CSR dari pemerintah dan perusahaan untuk menjalankan aktivitasnya. Faktor pendorong pariwisata di Kampung Iklim Teluk Rubiah adalah semangat dan keinginan anggota FKPMTR untuk ikut serta merencanakan pengembangan desa wisata. Ada juga faktor ekonomi yang mempengaruhi mereka untuk berpartisipasi dikarenakan keadaan ekonomi mereka yang bisa dibilang kurang. Selain itu, ternyata masih ada faktor yang menghambat partisipasi FKPMTR, seperti rendahnya kesadaran sebagian anggota FKPMTR terhadap pengembangan wisata di Teluk Rubiah.
Educação na favela carioca: um olhar socioantropológico para o Só Cria - Pré-Vestibular
Authors: VICENTE André Luiz Coutinho , GALENO Sabrina
Published: August 2023

Esta peça etnográfica se propõe a apresentar uma pesquisa realizada no Só Cria, Pré-Vestibular localizado na Rocinha (RJ), partindo da curiosidade em identificar as particularidades e potencialidades da educação em contextos de favela. Para a coleta de dados, contou-se com a participação observante e com entrevistas realizadas junto a duas Coordenadoras. As categorias educação popular, desigualdade social e desigualdade educacional apareceram tanto nas perguntas de pesquisa quanto nas respostas obtidas. Significativos atravessamentos subjetivos constituem este trabalho e são apresentados sob a perspectiva do saber da experiência, perspectiva que se diluiu em outros aportes teórico-metodológicos na e para a análise dos dados. Percebeu-se, por fim, que há expectativas por parte das Coordenadoras sobre quais podem ser os impactos de suas ações; que a perspectiva esboçada inicialmente por Paulo Freire aparece como organizadora do trabalho pedagógico e; que as disciplinas curriculares são apenas meio para o projeto de formação humana em curso.
Os “tipos de rua” e a loucura no cotidiano de São João Del-Rei (fins do século XIX - início do XX)
Authors: VARGAS Arthur M. S.
Published: August 2023

Este artigo procura analisar a relação entre loucos e não-loucos em São João del-Rei entre o fim do século XIX e o começo do século XX a partir da análise da figura dos “tipos de rua”, loucos geralmente ligados ao universo do não-trabalho e de alguma forma marcantes para o cotidiano da cidade. Essas personagens, parte da paisagem urbana brasileira, se tornaram objeto de intervenção do poder-saber psiquiátrico com a ascensão de discursos e práticas alienistas no Brasil desde meados do Oitocentos. Por meio principalmente do exame de periódicos, procuramos entender como a população, dentro dela, as elites letradas locais compreendiam e lidavam com a presença desses sujeitos, em particular, e dos loucos e pobres, em geral, num contexto de normatização do espaço urbano e dos habitantes sob os conceitos de “trabalho” e “civilização”. A relação entre a cidade e seus loucos mostrava-se complexa na medida em que dela faziam parte atores leigos, não-especializados, marcada ainda por mostras de simpatia para com os tipos de rua e de agência desses sujeitos.
The Impact of Energy Transition to Net-Zero Emissions on The World Economy and Global Strategies
Authors:   Physics and Energy Engineering Department, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Balgehshiri Seyed Kamal Mousavi , Zohuri Bahman ,   Galaxy Advanced Engineering, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87111, United States of America, Chief Executive Officer
Published: August 2023

The world is going towards a net-zero emissions future, and this transition is expected to have a significant impact on the global economy. The shift towards low-carbon sources and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will bring about changes in the way we produce, distribute, and consume energy, as well as in the way we conduct business and trade with other countries. One of the most significant impacts of the energy transition will be on the industries which work with fossil fuels. On the other hand, the renewable energy and nuclear sector is expected to grow rapidly, creating new jobs and opportunities for investment. transition to a net zero energy system by 2050 should be ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies, provide universal energy access, and enable robust economic growth. this transition should set out a cost-effective and economically productive pathway, resulting in a clean, dynamic, and resilient energy economy dominated by clean energy resources such as solar, wind, and nuclear instead of fossil fuels. To achieve net-zero emissions countries will require cooperation on issues such as technology transfer, financing, and policy development. The Paris Agreement, signed by 196 countries in 2015, provides a framework for this cooperation and sets a goal of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. In this article, we will investigate which disruptive events and crises could endanger the security of supply and what long-term and cost-effective transformation strategies for transition to net-zero emissions can be imagined. and also, what are the key drivers in this transition
FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN CAMEROON: AN ARDL BOUND TEST AND MULTIVARIATE GRANGER CAUSALITY FRAMEWORK
Authors: Ewane Enongene Betrand
Published: August 2023

Although the financial system development is vital for a country’s economic growth, it is still underdeveloped in most developing countries due to poor financial policies in terms of formulation and implementation. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effects of financial system development on the economic growth of Cameroon from 1980-2020. The study makes use of the ARDL bound test and multivariate Granger causality test. The results indicate that the financial development index and liquid liabilities have short and long run positive and significant effects on economic growth. Also, the result further reveals that in the short run, there is bidirectional causality between liquid liabilities and economic growth and a unidirectional causality running from financial development index to economic growth while in the long run, causal relationship runs from financial development to economic growth. The study recommends that the government should improve its financial system by constantly monitoring the sector to create an efficient, competitive, and stable financial sector that can contribute significantly to boosting economic growth.
IMPACT OF SHAREHOLDING REFORMS OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES ON ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION PREVENTION POLICY
Authors: Wei Jialu , Xiang Hongjin
Published: August 2023

This paper establishes a three-stage mixed monopoly model, and deeply discusses the impact of the shareholding reform on environmental tax rate or reward and subsidy intensity, green research and development level, environmental damage and social welfare under the two policies of collecting environmental tax and issuing incentive subsidy funds, and analyses the effect of the two policies. The results show that when implementing the environmental tax policy, the low degree of privatisation of state-owned enterprises will cause less damage to the environment and social welfare; when implementing the reward and subsidy policy, the higher degree of privatisation will cause less damage to the environment and social welfare. Comparing the effects of the two policies, it is better to implement the reward and subsidy fund policy when the privatisation degree of state-owned enterprises is relatively high. If the privatisation degree is not high, the policy choice is related to the social goals expected by the government.
HOW ARE WORKING HOURS AND WAGE EARNINGS DETERMINED? A THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL STUDY
Authors: Kinoshita Tomio
Published: August 2023

Incorporating both supply and demand functions of working hours, we constructed a model of working hours. The model demonstrates that (1) working hours and wage earnings are determined jointly at an equilibrium point on a contract curve where the demand and supply of workers are equal, and (2) the contract curve passes through the intersection of the supply and demand curves of working hours. These results imply that (1) it is impossible to estimate the supply curve of working hours because equilibrium points are not usually located on a supply curve of working hours, and (2) a contract curve of working hours should be estimated to measure the wage elasticity of working hours. For the estimation of contract curves, geometric mean regression (GMR) was selected for three reasons. First, both variables in the contract curve equations are measured with errors. Second, the GMR estimator is the maximum likelihood estimator. Third, the coefficient of determination (R2) of both variables is equal in the GMR. Applying GMR, the contract curves of working hours and their wage elasticity were estimated. The estimated wage elasticity of working hours was between -0.13 and -0.23.
Concepciones de los maestros y maestras sobre la alfabetización en los primeros grados. Un estudio de casos en dos escuelas dominicanas
Authors: De Lima Dinorah
Published: August 2023

Se realizó un estudio sobre las concepciones docentes acerca de la alfabetización y su relación con el éxito o fracaso escolar en el Nivel Primario. Dicho estudio se efectuó en dos fases: una cuantitativa y otra cualitativa. En la fase cuantitativa se identificaron las concepciones docentes por medio de un cuestionario. En la segunda fase, la cualitativa, se identificaron las concepciones docentes a través de observaciones de la práctica en dos de los centros de la muestra que participaron en la fase cuantitativa. En este artículo se presentan los resultados de las observaciones a dichos centros. Indican que en ambos no necesariamente los maestros aplican lo que saben sino lo que creen, aunque uno de los centros mostró concepciones acerca de la alfabetización más elaboradas y más relacionadas con el currículo vigente en comparación con el otro. Estos resultados pueden servir como punto de partida para las futuras intervenciones dirigidas a la formación de maestros a fin de mejorar la calidad de la alfabetización en los primeros grados.
Taking the Mick: Characters Named Michael in ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM, OTHELLO, and THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE
Authors: Hopkins Lisa
Published: August 2023

When Shakespeare bestows the name Michael Cassio on a character in Othello he would doubtless have been aware of some distinguised antecedents, including his friend Michael Drayton and two other authors whom he did not know personally but was fond of reading, Michel de Montaigne and Miguel Cervantes.  Less immediately, several historical persons of the name, perhaps most notably the Emperor Michael Palaeologus, are mentioned in a number of early modern texts.  Michael does not seem to have been a common name in England, and it was also a name not much found in plays, or at least not in extant ones.  In this essay I focus on three plays in which characters called Michael appear, Arden of Faversham, Othello, and The Knight of the Burning Pestle, and I shall argue that each draws in one way or another on one or more of the inherently paradoxical associations held by the name Michael in the early modern period, which suggested simultaneously money and sanctity, corporeality and spirituality, and past and future.  All three of these Michaels, whether unwillingly or unwittingly, have the same effect of either causing or participating in the disruption of domestic relationships and the pitting of family members against each other.  In their own very different ways, each of these three characters could be seen as emblematising or underlining the effect of sin in the home, and also perhaps as drawing attention to the dual nature of humans as having both a mortal (social, familial, and material) life and an immortal soul, in something of the same way as Michael’s strange status as both saint and archangel makes him eligible to be simultaneously understood  both as someone who was once alive and as an entity always wholly spiritual.
Fictionalising Shakespeare’s ‘Lost Years’: Will’s Rise to Fame
Authors: Moga Ana-Maria
Published: August 2023

While the lack of information on Shakespeare’s life poses a great challenge to biographers in their pursuit of compiling the poet’s definitive Life, it is the early years of his career–the so-called ‘Lost Years’–which represent perhaps the biggest mystery to historians. Consequently, biographies fill in this gap by relying mostly on speculation and theories rather than hard facts. For this reason, this period seems to be a favourite for fictional representations of William Shakespeare’s life, offering the most space for creativity for the authors. Craig Pearce’s TV series Will (2017) specifically brings to the public a version of Shakespeare’s ‘Lost Years.’ Thus, the gaps in the poet’s life are filled in by setting his story in a rather dystopian England and by incorporating anachronistic elements in the historical narrative. For instance, Will’s arrival in London and his struggles are juxtaposed with a soundtrack that is comprised of modern rock songs, while the characters’ costumes, make-up, colourful hair and tattoos are reminiscent of popular culture films such as The Hunger Games or Star Wars, as well as of the punk rock culture of the 1970s. This way, the young man’s journey to fame is associated with the modern-day equivalent of a rock star’s ascension.
Collaborating with Shakespeare: Recent Rewritings of ROMEO AND JULIET on the Romanian Stage
Authors: Nicolaescu Mădălina , Zaharia Oana-Alis
Published: August 2023

The paper investigates the factors contributing to the recent surge in popularity of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet on the Romanian stage.  One possible explanation lies in the play's adaptability and relevance to present-day concerns coupled with the opportunities for creative reimagining offered by its canonical Romanian translation. The article posits that directors and playwrights have engaged in a fruitful "collaboration with the dead" (Leitch 19), breathing new life into the classic text by means of different forms of rewriting. Specifically, the paper discusses two recent versions of Romeo and Juliet staged in Bucharest, at Teatrul Mic in 2018 and at Teatrul Odeon in 2021, and focuses on the process of rewriting Shakespeare’s text in the form of a theatre adaptation and of a radical appropriation.
Feasibility Assessment of Using CDISC Data Standards for In Silico Medical Device Trials
Authors: Aydin Burç , Kiely Eanna , Ohmann Christian
Published: August 2023

This report summarizes the current applicable regulatory framework and CDISC data standards for in vivo and in silico medical device randomized clinical trials, with an emphasis on transcatheter aortic valve replacement devices (TAVI). Trial Implementation issues and scenarios are discussed as well. This report has been prepared within the Horizon 2020 programme ‘In-Silico testing and validation of Cardiovascular IMplantable devices‘ (SIMCOR, GAID: 101017578) project and would be of relevance for clinical development, data management, and regulatory submission teams.
Curcumin Protective Potential for the Seminiferous Tubules of Mice Treated with Lead Acetate
Authors: Undaryati Yeti Mareta , I’tishom Reny , Sudjarwo Sri Agus
Published: August 2023

Curcumin as an antioxidant plays an important role in reducing lead toxicity. This research aimed to demonstrate the potential of curcumin in maintaining epithelial thickness and diameter of seminiferous tubules of mice treated with lead acetate. Thirty BALB/c mice (Mus musculus) were divided into 5 groups. Group N was the negative control group with no treatment. Group P was the positive control group, which was given 0.075 g/kgBW of lead acetate once in a day for 35 days. The treatment groups, T1, T2 and T3, were treated with curcumin 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg BW once a day for 3 days; after 3 days, they were treated with curcumin 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg BW; then, 1 h later, they were treated with lead acetate 0.075 g/kg BW once a day for 35 days. There was a significant difference in epithelial thickness of seminiferous tubule between group P and group T3, and a significant difference in the diameter of seminiferous tubules between group P and groups T2 and T3. Curcumin dosages of 200 and 400 mg/kgBW could significantly maintain the diameter of seminiferous tubules, and curcumin dosage of 400 mg/kgBW could significantly maintain the epithelial thickness of seminiferous tubules of mice treated with lead acetate.
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Curcumin as an antioxidant plays an important role in reducing lead toxicity
Administration of curcumin could increase the diameter and epithelial thickness of seminiferous tubules, as well as the testicular weight. It was proven that curcumin reduced apoptosis activity by, among others, chelating with lead and serving as a ROS (reactive oxygen species) scavenger
Our research found the best dosages of curcumin that could significantly maintain the diameter and epithelial thickness of seminiferous tubules of mice treated with lead acetate

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Adaptive abilities of chard cultivars
Authors: Idrissova Altynay , Zhumaguloga Zhangul , Myrzabayeva Gulnar , Abayeva Kurmankul , Bekbauov Mukhit
Published: August 2023

The method of growing green vegetable crops in a greenhouse equipped with modern technologies allows controlling humidity, light, temperature, carbon dioxide levels, air circulation and much more. With the help of information and digital technologies, the growth rate of cultivated crops is controlled, yields are increased, and the use of water and resources is more efficient than with traditional cultivation methods. Based on the research work carried out in the period 2020-2022. according to the technology of growing chard sowing in closed greenhouses in Almaty, the Republic of Kazakhstan, an assessment of agrobiological properties, productivity, and adaptability was made. The purpose of the article is to study the range of chard varieties and assess the influence of soil properties, temperature, and illumination on productivity, biochemical composition, and biological activity. The following methods were used in the studies: laboratory – including monitoring and evaluation of the biochemical composition of plant material; biometrics – assessment of the parameters of a comprehensive analysis of the environment and the qualitative characteristics of the crop; phenology – observation of the phases of development; statistics – analysis of information to assess the adaptive capabilities of chard. A wide range of tolerance to growing conditions was observed in the Mercury and Buru varieties, a moderate one in the Bull’s Blood and Bride varieties, and a narrower one in the Rubin variety. Under greenhouse conditions, the duration of vegetation in the spring turnover was 45-56 days: variety Mercury v 55 days, Buru – 50 days, Bull’s blood – 45 days, variety Bride – 53 days and Rubin – 55 days, respectively. For three years of cultivation, the average yield of chard was Mercury – 5.27 kg/m2 , Buru – 4.51 kg/m2 , Rubin – 4.86 kg/m2 , Bride – 5.09 kg/m2 , Bull’s blood – 5.54 kg/m2 . In the conditions of 2022, active accumulation of photosynthetic material took place in the leaves of most chard varieties. In particular, the practical significance of the methods of growing green vegetables in greenhouse conditions, the organizational and economic processes of greenhouse cultivation, the study of economic and biological characteristics and the yield of various chard varieties form the development strategy for the vegetable growing industry
Creation of source material by attracting different varieties of common winter wheat in breeding for adaptability, productivity, and grain quality
Authors: Moskalets Valentyn , Kotsyuba Svitlana , Novak Zhanna , Kryzhanivskiy Vitalii , Yaremenko Olga
Published: August 2023

The relevance of the subject matter lies in the constant pursuit to improve and improve varieties of common winter wheat by using various genetic resources and breeding methods to achieve better adaptability, higher productivity, and superior grain quality. The purpose of the study was to expand the genetic diversity of common winter wheat, which combines high productivity and adaptability for further breeding in the context of food security. The research uses generally accepted methods and their modifications, which ensured high objectivity of the results obtained. Phenology, morphological studies, and evaluation of breeding material based on economically valuable characteristics were carried out according to the methodology for conducting an expert examination of plant varieties. It was found that the involvement of the Ferrugineum 1239 sample before crossing allows forming a hybrid material with increased resistance against adverse abiotic environmental factors, which was observed on crops of breeding numbers 0284/18/1, 0135/18, 0209/18/1, etc. It was proved that consideration of the nature of inheritance and preservation of features of ear productivity elements at the level of the best parent components in combination with high quantitative features of the number of grains from the main ear, the weight of grains from the main ear, the weight of 1,000 grains in hybrid populations of the first generation, the above combinations of crosses Triticum aestivum var. erythrospermum with Triticum aestivum var. barbarossa, Triticum aestivum var. erythrospermum with Triticum aestivum var. ferrugineum can be valuable in the selection of common winter wheat. The practical value of the study lies in the fact that the findings expand information about the use of erythrospermum and lutescens and other varieties of common wheat in breeding for the productivity and quality of common winter wheat: Triticum aestivum var. barbarossa and Triticum aestivum var. ferrugineum. As a result of the research, the best samples (F4 ) were transferred to the Nosivka Breeding and Research Station for further breeding work
A Critical Discourse Study of Shakespeare’s Theological Conceptions in Acts IV and V of Richard II: The ‘Divine Mandate’ of Richard Kingship Falls Apart
Authors: Saad Tlili
Published: August 2023

This article studies the rebellious Shakespeare’s politico-religious discourse in the Renaissance England. An appropriated interdisciplinary blend of Critical Discourse Analysis (henceforth CDA) is employed to lay bare the discursive strategies appropriated by William Shakespeare to safely express his pragmatic philosophy of politics and religiosity in Acts 4 and 5 of Richard II. This study attempts to bring together linguistic, sociocognitive, and critical metaphorical aspects in one single CDA framework. Serving methods and tools of analysis from various well-known CDA approaches such as Fairclough (1989 and 1995), Van Dijk (1993 and 2001), and the Critical Metaphor Analysis (henceforth CMA) model (e.g., Lakoff and Johnson, 1980) are selected to fulfil the aims of analysis. The horrendous fate of King Richard II is an exemplar that evidently embodies Shakespeare’s preach of political pragmatism against a deep-rooted holistic system of politico-religious justified by alleged divine regencies.