bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Come and see!
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Gazing at the very first model of a protein structure determined by X-ray crystallography Max Perutz, one of the founding fathers of the technique, was disappointed. It may have gone unspoken at the time but the initial coiled, worm-shaped creation resembled nothing so much as a giant turd. “Could the search for ultimate truth really have revealed so hideous and visceral-looking an object?” lamented Perutz.
Science is Vital: Letter to my MP
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

I am presently attending a conference on Caliciviruses in Chile and am enjoying being immersed in both the warm spring sunshine

and

the latest research on this important group of pathogens. Any of you who has suffered at the hands of the ‘Winter vomiting bug’ is already closely acquainted with caliciviruses.
Compose yourself
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Apologies, this will be obvious to some, but I have seen enough so-so images on social media to convince me there are others who could post much better pictures if they took just a little bit more care. Smartphone cameras are so good these days that everyone is a photographer. But clearly, everyone

isn’t

a photographer.
Academic freedom and responsibility: why Plan S is not unethical
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Since its announcement on 4th September the European Commission’s plan to make a radical shift towards open access (OA) has caused quite a stir. Backed by eleven* national funding agencies, the plan aims to make the research that they support free to read as soon as it is published.
What a difference a year makes
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

I attended last year’s Science Blogging conference very much as an outsider. I’d signed on at Nature Network and passed a few comments, but was not a blogger. However, the event was a turning point for me and in the warm flush of excitement that emanated from the conference, I finally decided to jump into the strange reality known as the blogosphere.
Pit stop
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

I don’t know what it is about 2009, but I don’t seem to have got going. My posts so far this year have amounted to a note about what’s on telly and a photo of some over-sized dice. And it’s not just in the blogosphere that things seem to be stalled. As ever at work there are many balls to be juggled in the air at once.
Leaving Imperial
Authors: Curry Stephen
Published: December 2024

Today is my last day at Imperial College London. It marks the completion of exactly 29 years as a member of staff. Two talks, about 30 years apart.
De la teoría a la práctica. Claves para el diseño, gestión y evaluación de proyectos de acción social
Authors: Mora Rosado Sebastián
Published: December 2024

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Presentación. Proyectos centristas en España, siglos XX-XXI
Authors: Mera Costas Pilar , Jiménez Torres David
Published: December 2024

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El Salvador de Nayib Bukele (2019-2024): ¿otro caso de deslizamiento autoritario de un gobierno popular y populista?
Authors: Ferrary Merino Jose Manuel
Published: December 2024

Este artículo ofrece el análisis de un caso actual de erosión democrática en América Latina: la presidencia de Nayib Bukele en El Salvador (2019-act.). Este análisis histórico se enfoca en su ascenso político y los pasos que ha tomado para consolidar su poder en el sistema político salvadoreño. También se recurre a la comparación del caso Bukele con las experiencias recientes de Venezuela en tiempos de Hugo Chávez, y de Nicaragua bajo el régimen de Daniel Ortega, con el fin de analizar los peligros que los proyectos políticos hegemónicos plantean en el medio-largo plazo.
«Un objeto volador no identificado». El PCE e IU y la integración europea de la Conferencia Nacional sobre Europa a Maastricht (1989-1993)
Authors: Meroño Asenjo José
Published: December 2024

En enero de 1989, el Partido Comunista de España (PCE) celebró la Conferencia Nacional sobre Europa para abordar su posición sobre la integración europea. En ella se criticó la falta de debate interno en las decisiones a favor de la entrada de España en la Comunidad Económica Europea y el Acta Única Europea. La conferencia resultó en un documento que reflejaba la postura coherente del PCE sobre la integración europea, destacando la necesidad de involucrar a los trabajadores y fuerzas progresistas en la construcción europea y proponiéndose numerosas reformas estructurales de la Comunidad Económica Europea. La campaña electoral para las elecciones europeas de 1989 enfatizó la crítica a la falta de avance social en la CEE y abogó por una Europa más cohesionada económicamente y socialmente. La Cumbre de Maastricht generaría poco después intensos debates, unidos a los debates internos sobre la disolución del PCE y el shock que generó la disolución de la URSS y el final de la Guerra Fría, dividiendo así a la militancia. Se criticó la orientación neoliberal y el déficit democrático en la construcción europea. A medida que se acercó la votación, se produjo una divergencia en las opiniones dentro de IU y PCE sobre la ratificación del Tratado de Maastricht.
Reseña de: Joan Maria THOMÀS Postguerra y Falange. Arrese, Ministro Secretario General de FET y de las JONS (1941-1945). Barcelona, Debate, 2024, 552 pp
Authors: Morán Pallarés Miguel
Published: December 2024

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THE OPTIMIZATION OF ANTIOXIDANTS EXTRACTION FROM WINERY WASTE
Authors:   Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Faculty of Food Engineering, Str. University no.13, Suceava Romania, Pop Constantinescu Gabriela , Ghendov-Moșanu Aliona ,   Technical University of Moldova, Faculty of Technology and Management in Food Industry, Chisinău,Republic of Moldova, Sturza Rodica ,   Technical University of Moldova, Faculty of Technology and Management in Food Industry, Chisinău,Republic of Moldova, Patraș Antoanela ,   Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Horticulture, 3 Sadoveanu Aleea, Iaşi, Romania, Buculei Amelia ,   Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Faculty of Food Engineering, Str. University no.13, Suceava Romania, Dinu Monica Gabriela ,   “Viilor” Economic Colege, 38 Viilor str., Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2024

Winery waste represents an important source of bioactive compounds that exhibit antioxidantproperties and important antiradical activity. The concentration of ethyl alcohol in extractionenvironment has a significant influence on the rate of extraction and bioactive compounds as well asonto the measured parameters: the antioxidant activity of water-soluble substances; the antioxidantactivity of fat-soluble substances; the total content of anthocyanins; total polyphenol index; the amountof tannins extracted; the DPPH antiradical activity and the ability of inhibiting hydrogen peroxide in anacid and in basic medium. On the basis of experimental data and by using the corresponding calculationrelations, the first-order statistical characteristics were determined. The analysis of the trial data showedthe existence of non-linear dependencies therefore, the spline functions were used to establish themathematical models. The analysis of the information provided by the experimental data obtainedallows the determining of influences of various parameters measured during the tests
The role of controlled and environmentally conditioned shade drying techniques on macro and microelement concentrations of commonly consumed fruit and vegetables
Authors:   Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural, University of Selçuk, 42031, Konya-Turkey, Korkmaz Ayşegül , Özcan Mehmet Musa ,   Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Engineering, University of Selçuk, 42031 Konya, Turkey, Yılmaz Fatma Gökmen ,   Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural, University of Selçuk, 42031, Konya-Turkey, Özcan Mustafa Mete ,   Karapınar Aydoğanlar Vocatıonal School/Veterınary Medıcıne Department, University of Selçuk, 42031 Konya, Turkey
Published: December 2024

Potassium amounts of shade dried fruits were specified to be between 6554.85 (red apple) and 22226.63 mg/kg (Green apple). Phosphorus quantities of shade dried fruits were determined between 628.82 (pear) and 2433.81 mg/kg (blueberry). In addition, among shade-dried fruits, the lowest and highest Mg were detected in red apple (237.37 mg/kg) and orange (1362.97 mg/kg), respectively. While the lowest and highest Cu contents of oven-dried fruits were detected in lime (1.64 mg/kg) and grape (6.42 mg/kg), the Cu contents of sun-dried fruits were 1.52 mg/kg (lime) and 6.41 mg/kg (blueberry) was assessed between. The Cu content of fruits dried in the shade was determined between 1.86 mg/kg (green apple) and 5.56 mg/kg (grape). In addition, the Zn contents of fruits dried in the oven were recorded between 0.89 mg/kg (red apple) and 6.48 mg/kg (lime), while the Zn contents of fruits dried in the sun were determined between 0.98 mg/kg (red apple) and 5.63 mg/kg (strawberry). While the lowest phosphorus was detected in green pepper, the P contents of other vegetables were higher than the K, Mg and Ca contents of the vegetables. K quantities of oven and sun dried vegetables were found to be between 18772.6 mg/kg (okra) and 45226.0 mg/kg (pumpkin) to 14745.8 mg/kg (okra) and 44137.9 mg/kg (pumpkin), respectively. The K amounts of shade-dried vegetables were found between 18353.5 (okra) and 48991.5 mg/kg (pumpkin). Fe contents of oven-dried vegetables were recorded between 27.50 mg/kg (tomato) and 94.98 mg/kg (pumpkin). Cu contents of vegetables were recorded to be low depending on the drying types. Depending on the drying types, the highest macro element contents in fruits were K, followed by P and Mg in decreasing order. Additionally, it has been observed that, in general, vegetables dried in the oven contain more Mn than vegetables dried in the sun and shade.
Element contents of commonly consumed grain, pulse and legume seeds
Authors:   Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural, University of Selçuk, 42031, Konya-Turkey, Korkmaz Ayşegül , Dursun Nesim ,   Aydoganlar High Vocational College, Selcuk University, Karapınar, Konya, Turkey, Harmankaya Mustafa ,   Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural, University of Selçuk, 42031, Konya-Turkey, Özcan Mustafa Mete ,   Aydoganlar High Vocational College, Selcuk University, Karapınar, Konya, Turkey, Özcan Mehmet Musa ,   Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Engineering, Selcuk University, 42031 Konya, Turkey
Published: December 2024

P and K amounts of the seeds were defined to be between 3449 mg/kg (Beluga lentil) and 8080 mg/kg
(white chia) to 2936 mg/kg (black rice) and 10603 mg/kg (mash bean), respectively. Also, Ca quantities
of the seed samples vary between 87.1 mg/kg (whole rice) and 6681 mg/kg (white chia), Mg contents of
the seeds were specified to be between 965 mg/kg (Beluga lentil) and 3540 mg/kg (black chia). As and Bi
amounts of the seeds were characterized to be between 3.3 mg/kg (red bean) and 22.7 mg/kg (buckwheat) to 0.9 mg/kg (red bean) and 3.8 mg/kg (white chia), respectively. The highest Ba in seeds was established in black chia (28.2 mg/kg) and white chia (36.4 mg/kg) samples, and the Ba contents of other seed samples were stated below 2.6 mg/kg. Cd, Co and Cr quantities of the seeds were found below 0.2 mg/kg, 0.4 mg/kg and 0.8 mg/kg, respectively.
Determination of the distribution of macro-, micro- and toxic element contents in different halva samples produced by grinding sesame seeds
Authors:   University of Selçuk, Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural, 42031, Konya-Turkey, Korkmaz Ayşegül , Özcan Mehmet  Musa ,   Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Engineering, Selcuk University, 42031 Konya, Turkey, Özcan Mustafa Mete ,   Aydog ˘anlar High Vocational College, Selc¸uk University, Karapınar, Konya, Turkey
Published: December 2024

The element assigned in the highest amounts in halva samples was P, followed by K, Mg and Ca in decreasing order. Phosphorus and K quantities of halva samples were assessed to be beter 5.82 (foam halwa) and 2387 mg/kg (plain tehina halva) to 49.80 (foam halva) and 3049 mg/kg (halva with boiled grape juice), respectively. In general, the most abundant microelements in halva and special dessert samples were Fe and Zn, followed by Cu, Mn and B in decreasing order. Iron and Zinc quantities of the halva and special sweets (Sultan sarması and Höşmerim) were recorded to be between 0.96 (foam halva) and 26.37 mg/kg (tehina halwa with cacao) to 2.42 (Höşmerim) and 25.59 mg/kg (Plain tehina halwa), respectively. Depending on the halwa and dessert varieties, the toxic elements detected in the highest amounts in the samples were Al, As, Ba and Pb. However, the amounts of other analyzed toxic elements are also thought to be above the consumable limit values. Al and As quantities of the halva and special sweets were assessed to be between 3.24 (Çekme halva) and 256.3 mg/kg (Tehina halwa with cacao) to 17.16 (Summer halva) and 3107 mg/kg (foam halva), respectively. Also, Ba amounts of the halwa and special sweet samples changed between 1.76 (foam halva) and 67.26 mg/kg (Tehina halva with cacao). Also, Pb contents of summer halwa, çekme halwa, tehina halva with cacao, foam halva and höşmerim sweet ranged between 9.53 and 15.28 mg/kg. Pb contents of other halva samples were found below 9.53 mg/kg. The toxic elements that contaminated halva and special dessert samples in the highest amounts were Al, Asi Ba and Pb.
reparation of local protein hydrolyzate from liquid wastes of breweries: a protein bait for the Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata
Authors:   Department of Agriculture, Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, Damascus, (AECS), Mohamad Fater , Mansour Mohammed ,   Department of Agriculture, Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, Damascus, (AECS), AL - Attar Jalal ,   Department of Agriculture, Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, Damascus, (AECS)
Published: December 2024

Protein hydrolyzates were prepared locally from breweries liquid wastes. The liquid
wastes were cooked for 48 hours, a papain enzyme was added and mixed for 24 hours.
Field experiments were carried out to test the attractiveness of the Mediterranean fruit fly
(Med fly) Ceratitis capitata to the resulting product. Two orchards (1 hectare/orchard),
were selected containing (each) several varieties of citrus fruit trees. Delta traps were used
to monitor Med fly populations. The objective of this study is to convert the liquid waste
resulting from breweries into substances of economic value (Protein hydrolyzates). Field
experiments have shown that locally prepared hydrolyzates are successful, and outperform
imported ones. This product will be used as attractive bait for an insect that is considered
one of the most important agricultural pests (Med fly) in Syria. The local product will
enable us to use it as an alternative to the imported one.This will reflect positively on the
sustainable economic development plans in our country.
Short-term effects of a summer flash flood on the physiochemical water quality in a restored river
Authors: Hons Malaurie , Maris Tom , Schoelynck Jonas
Published: December 2024

In summer 2021, a flash flood impacted a recently restored river valley in Belgium. Given the anticipated increased frequency and severity of summer flash floods due to climate change, it is imperative to understand their repercussions on aquatic ecosystems. Historical river alterations and nutrient pollution have diminished self-purification, posing significant water quality challenges. This research investigates the effects of a summer flash flood on water quality, with a specific focus on dissolved oxygen, dissolved-, and bound nutrients. Additionally, it evaluates the role of two recently restored meander sections, emphasizing the importance of river restoration projects in enhancing the resilience of the river system. Throughout the summer of the flash flood event, regular water samples were collected, and continuous measurements were conducted. The results revealed that the majority of parameters significantly exceeded the values observed during previous, normal, summers. The considerable influx of organic matter induced anoxic conditions that persisted for approximately a week. For most water quality parameters, more than nine weeks were required for complete recovery post-flash flood. The meanders exhibited a slight improvement of several water quality parameters, induced mostly by the deposition of particles. Near-natural restoration of meanders appeared important. It is probable that the meanders necessitate additional time since reconnection to reach their full potential regarding the enhancement of water quality.
Unlocking Heritage at the Eastern State Penitentiary
Authors: Risser Rita Elizabeth
Published: December 2024

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, a decommissioned state prison in Philadelphia that reopened as an interpretive site in 1994, reflects what philosopher Charles Taliaferro refers to as an open museum, one that is concerned with dialogue on res publica. It is also an example of how curators use material culture to convey knowledge and foster such dialogue. This article follows the curatorial progression at Eastern State, from its initial preservation as a stabilized ruin to the descriptive historical framing of the site, and subsequently to the critical frameworks offered through art installations and an interpretation center, all of which unlock the heritage site from the past and bring it to bear on contemporary issues of justice in the criminal legal system. In following this progression, I find that the particular effectiveness of Eastern State lies in the way material culture suffuses and informs res publica, in which a direct encounter with the historic site distinctively shapes the public conversation.
The Application of Alphabet Cards to Improve Beginning Reading Skills for First Grade Students at State Elementary School
Authors: Binda Nitasari  , Uyun Tasniatul , Ella James-Brabham  , Abel Mugenda  , Rakhmatul Ummah
Published: December 2024

Early reading skills development in lower grades requires substantial teacher support. At this stage, students begin to recognize letters and syllables, making effective teaching crucial for mastering reading skills. This research addresses the challenge of low early reading skills among first-grade students at State Elementary School (SDN) 47 Kodo Kota Bima, as identified through previous assessments. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Alphabet Card media in improving these early reading skills. Using a classroom action research (CAR) approach, the research employs the Kemmis and McTaggart model, with the researcher conducting the teaching and the teacher and colleagues observing. Subjects are first-grade students at SDN 47 Kodo Kota Bima, with a focus on their early reading skills. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, and tests, analyzed descriptively and presented in tables and graphs. Results show a notable improvement in early reading skills. In the first cycle, the average percentage of improvement was 66.7% (good category), which increased to 73.5% (good category) in the second cycle. These findings suggest that Alphabet Card media effectively enhances early reading skills in students. The study concludes that Alphabet Card media is a beneficial tool for improving early reading skills and can positively impact learning outcomes for first-grade students.
Machine Learning Based Detection of Foot Ulcer and Diabetic Foot Using IoT
Authors: K Poornimadevi , SG Sree Madhu , P Vaisali , A Yogapriya
Published: December 2024

Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic condition. Diabetes can cause foot ulcers, which are one of the most dangerous side effects. If left untreated, these ulcers might result in amputation. Both healthy and ulcerated feet from diabetes patients make up the sizable dataset used to train the machine learning models. Based on the sensor data gathered from the setup, the trained models are then used to make real time predictions about the risk of ulcer formation. This study offers a novel method for detecting diabetic foot ulcers through the use of machine learning (ML) and the internet of things (IoT). This paper introduces a new, noninvasive, and reasonably priced method for detecting diabetic foot ulcers and diabetes using NodeMCU, MPU6050, Flex, MAX30100, and DHT11 sensors, as well as piezoelectric crystal sensors. The technology offers a tool for early disease detection, allowing for prompt intervention and the avoidance of consequences. This system offers a potential approach to health diagnosis and management by utilizing technology and machine learning, which enhances quality of life and lowers healthcare expenses.
Surviving and Thriving: Stories of Single Student-Mothers in Western Visayas, Philippines
Authors: Montaño Darius E. , Francisco Beverly D.
Published: December 2024

Single student mothers face a unique set of challenges as they balance the demands of higher education and motherhood. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of single student mothers enrolled in state universities and private colleges in selected provinces of Western Visayas. Using a phenomenological approach, data were collected from 10 participants through interviews utilizing semi-structured questionnaires. The responses were transcribed and analyzed using Colaizzi's method to capture the depth of their experiences. Several superordinate themes emerged from the analysis, including Balancing Roles (BR), Educational Aspirations (EA), Societal Expectations and Stigma (SES), Economic Burden (EB), Psychological Well-being (PWB), and Perceived Meaning (PM). The findings reveal a complex interplay between the challenges these women face and the resilience they demonstrate. Significant pressures are necessitated to be managed by single student-mothers, including the balancing of dual roles, coping with financial hardships, and addressing societal expectations and stigma. Their stories underscore the critical importance of social support in enabling them to thrive both academically and personally. Based on the study's findings, it is recommended that universities establish support groups specifically for single student mothers, providing a platform for them to share experiences and strategies in a supportive environment. Additionally, mental health services should be tailored to address their unique needs. The provision of targeted scholarship grants is also recommended to alleviate the financial burden associated with education costs, enabling these women to pursue their academic aspirations with fewer financial constraints.
Assessing Critical Thinking in a Professional Context: A Case Study of Healthcare Professionals
Authors: Reggoug Nada , Boulaz Fatima-Ezzahra , Haouachim Imane El , Omari Kaoutara El
Published: December 2024

Background: Critical thinking encompasses analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information objectively. It is a critical skill in decision-making and complex problem-solving and is essential for effectively navigating demanding healthcare environments. Objective: The main objective of this study is to analyze and describe the perception of healthcare professionals (technicians, nurses, administration workers…) at the IBN SINA University Hospital Center (CHU) regarding their critical thinking skills. Study design: A descriptive quantitative analysis. Method: The assessment instrument was developed following a literature review of “Critical Thinking Assessment Models”; it consists of 15 items divided into five dimensions via a questionnaire that was administered to university hospital healthcare staff (N=100). Results: As a result, the main dimensions of critical thinking competence identified, ranked in order of importance, are: "open-mindedness," "consideration of alternatives," "argumentation," "logical reasoning," and "analysis and evaluation of results." Conclusions: The results highlight that participants perceive themselves to be competent in relation to the specific aspects of critical thinking within their field of activity.
Factors that Inhibit Alumni from Obtaining Jobs in the Star Hotel Industry in Senggigi, West Lombok (Case Study of Alumni of the Rooms Division Study Program, Lombok Tourism Polytechnic)
Authors: Putra Anak Agung Ngurah Sedana , Husni Muhammad
Published: December 2024

Lombok Tourism Polytechnic is a tourism vocational education institution in Lombok that has a vision of becoming a higher education institution in the vocational field with international standards, an Indonesian personality, and a mission to produce tourism human resources that are internationally competitive. However, based on graduate tracer study data held by the Lombok Tourism Polytechnic in 2022, it is noted that the Lombok tourism industry has a low absorption capacity for Lombok Tourism Polytechnic student alumni. Based on this description, this research aims to determine the factors influencing Lombok Tourism Polytechnic alumni finding work in Lombok’s star hotel tourism industry. This research uses a qualitative approach to look for internal and external inhibiting factors using the method of interviewing external parties to find out external inhibiting factors and distributing questionnaires to students to find out internal inhibiting factors. The results of this research show that based on eight criteria that influence the work readiness of alumni of the Lombok Tourism Polytechnic room division study program, the internal factors that hinder Lombok Tourism Polytechnic alumni from getting jobs at star hotels in Lombok are 36% of alumni answered that the industry criteria. The high number and 28% of alumni answered that there were limited job vacancies in West Lombok and Bali, and the challenges faced by alumni which were factors preventing them from being absorbed in the hotel industry were the work environment and language.
Shooting Democracy in the Foot?
Authors: Carrozzini Alina
Published: December 2024

On December 6th, the Romanian Constitutional Court (CCR) annulled the Presidential Elections. The CCR’s decision followed the disclosure of intelligence documents on December 4th. These showed Russian interferences in the electoral process and campaign, via propaganda and disinformation. The gravity of the violations evidenced by the documents released, coupled with the many concerning declarations by Călin Georgescu, made the CCR’s intervention vital. However, the modalities of and belatedness of the CCR’s and the Romanian authorities’ response with respect to this unfolding mess do nothing but exacerbate the root causes of Georgescu’s win, bolstering his claim that democracy is being denied to the people of Romania.
Research on the Integrated Development Path of Red Culture and Tourism in Tiandong Red Army Village from the Perspective of New Forms of Productive Forces
Authors: Tang Jiaqing , Huang Xingzhong
Published: December 2024

中国特色社会主义进入新时代，文化旅游产业既面临高质量发展的挑战，也迎来了前所未有的机遇。新质生产力作为推动经济社会进步的重要力量，为旅游产业创新发展提供了新思路和新途径。田东红军村拥有丰富的红色旅游资源，亟需通过引入新质生产力，以实现红色文化旅游的转型升级和高质量发展。本文从新质生产力的视角出发，深入研究了田东红军村红色文旅融合发展路径。笔者首先分析了田东红军村的文化旅游资源以及开发中存在的问题，接着探讨了新质生产力与田东红军村红色文旅融合发展的内在关联。在此基础上，从技术赋能、人才引进、文化挖掘、产业融合和政策引导五个方面，探索了田东红军村红色文旅融合发展的路径。
Analisis Tingkat Kepuasan Masyarakat terhadap Pelayanan pada Kantor Kecamatan Bonggakaradeng Kabupaten Tana Toraja
Authors: Ellyn Patadungan  , Marniati Marniati
Published: December 2024

Abstract : Analysis of the level of community satisfaction with services at the Bonggakaradeng District Office, Tana Toraja Regency. The problem in this study is how the Level of Community Satisfaction with the Services obtained at the Bonggakaradeng District Office.  This study uses a quantitative descriptive research method. The type of data used is primary data obtained through observation, questionnaire filling and documentation while secondary data is obtained from records, books and report documents related to the problem being researched. The method in this study is quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of this study show that the value of the Community Satisfaction Index (IKM) for services at the Bonggakaradeng District Office is 3,192 with a conference number of 79.8, so the service performance is in the category of good service quality. The results of the 9 indicators of the Community Satisfaction Index are as follows: (1) the service company has an IKM value of 78.18 with the good category, (2) the ease of service procedures with a value of 77.72 with the good category, (3) the speed of service time has a value of 71.35 with the poor category, (4) the service cost/tariff with a value of 100.00 with the very good category, (5) the suitability of the service product with a value of 79.09 with the good quality category, (6) the competence of the officers has a value of 78.62 with good quality, (7) the behavior of officers in providing services has a value of 77.25 with good quality, (8) the quality of infrastructure facilities has a value of 76.35 with poor quality and (9) the handling of service complaints has an IKM score of 86.8 with good quality.
Penerapan Penyusunan Laporan Keuangan UMKM Berdasarkan (SAK EMKM) pada Usaha Toko Bangunan Aroma
Authors: Sinta Kistianti  , H. Musthafa Kamil
Published: December 2024

This research was conducted at the Aroma Building Store, which is one of the MSMEs in West Jakarta City. This research aims to find out the application of preparing financial reports based on the Micro, Small and Medium Entity Financial Accounting System (SAK EMKM) at the Aroma Building Store and how to apply the financial reports. aware of SAK EMKM at the Aroma Building Store. The type of research used in the research is a qualitative descriptive approach. The results of this research show that the Aroma Building Shop business owner's understanding of SAK EMKM is still low, and recording and preparing financial reports is still simple based on the business owner's understanding. The owner does not carry out accounting records based on SAK ElMKM (Financial Accounting Standards for Small and Medium Enterprises) because the business owner does not understand, so the recording and preparation of financial reports is still carried out only and manually based on the understanding of the owner of the MSME business, which lacks knowledge and lack of manpower to make financial reports.  The implementation of preparing financial reports based on SAK EMKM at the Aroma Building Store has had a positive impact on the company, where by implementing the preparation of financial reports based on the Micro, Small and Medium Entity Financial Accounting System (SAK EMKM) so that business owners understand and know that there are standards that serve as guidelines in carrying out recording financial reports for business development.
Differences of Personal Agency Between the Cohorts in Lithuania: Relating Gender, Period and Attitudes Towards the Breaking of Public Norms
Authors: Leonavičius Vylius , Žilys Apolonijus
Published: December 2024

The article is aimed at showing how the perception of personal agency is interlinked with the attitudes towards keeping up or breaking the public norms among different age groups in Lithuania. The article proposes the general thesis that this link may be determined by the different experience and socialisation of generations. The article employs the quantitative representative data (collected in 2020) from the survey of the Lithuanian population aged 18–52, which is analysed using bivariate and multivariate methods by comparing two distinctive generations. The data analysis reveals the pattern – the middle-aged cohort has a weaker sense of agency and is more likely to justify breaking of certain public norms than younger adults. Additionally, the age cohort factor or generational categories are an important factor in explaining how the disapproval of breaking of certain public norms is correlated with higher levels of personal agency. The latter finding supports the conceptual thesis that socialisation in the Soviet system may be an important factor in determining differences in personal agency and the attitudes of public norm breaking in Lithuania.
The Impact of Family Risk Factors on Husband Violence Against Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Montenegro
Authors: Vujović Tatjana
Published: December 2024

This paper presents the results of the first phase of a longitudinal study initiated during the ‘first wave’ of the COVID-19 pandemic in Montenegro. The research aimed to examine the influence of selected risk factors on the occurrence of physical violence against women by their husbands during the pandemic. Four risk factors were assessed: the husband’s job loss, the frequency of alcohol consumption by the husband, the history of family violence, and the distribution of family responsibilities. The study was conducted on a sample of 500 adult female participants, age range 20 to 49 years. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that the husband’s job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly associated with an increased likelihood of physical violence against women. Frequent alcohol consumption by husbands, as a negative coping mechanism for stress, was found to be the strongest predictor of physical violence against women. Furthermore, a prior occurrence of domestic violence was associated with an increased likelihood of physical violence perpetrated by the husband. Findings also indicated that more equitable distribution of household responsibilities between partners correlated with a lower likelihood of physical violence against women. These results underscore the need for targeted strategies in preventing this issue.
TO‘QIMАCHILIK SАNОАTIDА LОGISTIKАNING PАYDО BO‘LISHI, UNING RIVОJLАNISH BОSQICHLАRI TАRIXI VА ISHLАB CHIQАRISHDА LОGISTIKАNING O‘RNI
Authors: Isrоilоv Mаdаminjоn
Published: December 2024

To‘qimаchilik sаnоаtidа lоgistikаning pаydо bo‘lishi uzоq tаrixiy jаrаyоnlаrgа bоrib tаqаlаdi. Dаstlаbki bоsqichlаrdа, qаdimgi sivilizаtsiyаlаr dаvridа hаm to‘qimаchilik ishlаb chiqаrishidа mаhsulоt vа xоmаshyо yetkаzib berishning elementаr lоgistikа jаrаyоnlаri mаvjud edi. Birоq, lоgistikа bu dаvrdа hаli аlоhidа bir tizim sifаtidа rivоjlаnmаgаn edi
FINLANDIYA MOLIYAVIY SAVODXONLIK TA’LIM TIZIMINI BOSHQA MAMLAKATLAR BILAN BOG‘LIQLIGI
Authors: Shamansurova Zilola
Published: December 2024

Ushbu maqola O‘zbekiston ta’lim tizimida, ayniqsa, maktab ta’limida moliyaviy savodxonlik darajasini oshirishning muhim masalalarini ko‘rib chiqish, ilg‘or xorijiy tajribalarni o‘rganishga bag‘ishlangan. Maqolada Finlandiyaning moliyaviy savodxonlik dasturlari tahlil qilinib, ularni O‘zbekiston hamda boshqa mamlakatlar sharoitlariga moslashtirish yo‘llari o‘rganiladi. Moliyaviy savodxonlik aholining iqtisodiy barqarorligi va farovonligiga ijobiy ta’sir ko‘rsatishini ta’kidlagan holda, tadqiqotda davlat va xususiy sektor hamkorligi, ta’lim muassasalarida maxsus kurslar va malaka oshirishlar tashkil etish, shuningdek, zamonaviy texnologiyalardan foydalanish zarurligi qayd etilgan. Finlandiya tajribalari asosida ishlab chiqilgan taklif va tavsiyalar O‘zbekiston maktab ta’limi tizimida moliyaviy savodxonlikni oshirishga qaratilgan amaliy dasturlarni shakllantirishda katta ahamiyatga ega. Bugungi kunda mamlakatlar pedagoglari e’tiboridagi o‘qitish tajribasi Finlandiya ta’lim tizimida mujassam. Zero, o‘n yildan ortiq vaqt davomida bu davlatdagi 15 yoshli o‘quvchilar PISA xalqaro baholash dasturida muntazam juda yaxshi natijalarni ko‘rsatmoqda.Finlandiyaning muvaffaqiyati o‘qituvchilardir. Yuqori sifatli mashg‘ulot o‘tkazishi uchun ularning maqomi va mustaqilligi ta’minlangan. Ta’lim siyosati maqsadli ravishda tenglikka yo‘naltirilgan. Shuni aytib o‘tish lozimki, Finlandiya joylashuvi va iqlimi uning iqtisodiyotiga o‘z ta’sirini o‘tqazadi. Ushbu maqolamda, Finlandiyaning moliyaviy ta’lim tizimini boshqa mamlakatlarga taqbiq etishni maqsadga muvofiq deb bildim.
ЕР ҚАЪРИДАН ФОЙДАЛАНУВЧИЛАРНИ СОЛИҚҚА ТОРТИШ: МАҲАЛЛИЙ АМАЛИЁТ ВА ХОРИЖИЙ ТАЖРИБА
Authors: Джулибеков Нурмат
Published: December 2024

Мазкур мақолада ер қаъридан фойдаланувчиларни солиққа тортишнинг маҳаллий ва хорижий мамлакатлар тажрибалари батафсил таҳлил қилинган. Ер қаъридан фойдаланганлиги учун солиқ объектлари ва солиқ ставкалари бўйича  хорижий давлатлар тажрибалари ёритилган ва таҳлиллар олиб борилган.
Comparing Effectiveness Between Rubric and Traditional Methods to Assess Clinical Practice among Vietnamese Nursing Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Dao Dieu Nguyen Trang , Duong Thi Ngoc Lan , Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao , Tran Thi Nguyet , Nguyen Thi Thanh Thanh , Vo Thi Diem Binh , Vo Thanh Ton , Nguyen Thi May , Hoang Thi Hien , Ton Nu Minh Duc , Hoang Thi Phuong Thao
Published: December 2024

Assessing student competency in clinical practice poses a significant challenge for nursing educators. Rubrics are assessment tools to mitigate subjective biases and lay out set standards and criteria to assess performance, assignment or behavior. The rising enrollment of nursing students at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University indicates a shift in healthcare education, but the health system’s slow adaptation presents challenges. Current assessment methods lack a unified standard, leading to inconsistencies in measuring nursing competencies. A standardized assessment framework is urgently needed to improve education quality and prepare students for national certification exams, yet evaluations of effectiveness in Vietnam remain unexamined. This quasi-experimental study aimed to compare the effectiveness of rubrics and traditional methods in assessing student competency in clinical practice on self-confidence, satisfaction with clinical teaching, and academic results among nursing students studying a module on women’s health, mothers, families, and nursing care. Purposive sampling was employed to select 186 nursing students at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, with 89 students in the rubric group and 97 students in the traditional group. Data collection tools included the Demographic Characteristics, Self-perceived Confidence, Undergraduate Nursing Student Academic Satisfaction Scale, and Rubric and Traditional Assessment. The results of the study demonstrated that students in the rubric group exhibited significantly higher mean scores across several important dimensions, including overall confidence, satisfaction with clinical teaching, and learning performance when compared to their counterparts in the traditional group. However, the rubric group did not report a statistically significant increase in perceptions regarding instructors being “approachable and comfortable about asking questions,” nor in demonstrating a “high level of knowledge and clinical expertise.” We concluded that the implementation of a rubric-based assessment approach positively influences students’ perceptions of their abilities and contributes to a more effective learning environment than the traditional method. Therefore, we consider that the rubric method should be used to evaluate the quality of nursing practice training with further testing widely in other groups of students, nursing courses, and other settings.
Predictors and Levels of High-Risk/Emergency Management Competence among Newly Qualified Midwives in Morocco: a Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Mramel Majida , El Alaoui Mustafa , Janati Idrissi Rachid , El Atmani Zineb
Published: December 2024

Midwifery education is fundamental to ensuring that midwives have the appropriate skills to manage critical situations and thereby prevent maternal and neonatal mortality. To achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 5 by 2030 and strengthen the professional role of midwives, Morocco has implemented a competency-based training programme. This study aimed to describe the level of competence in managing high-risk/emergency situations and the predictive factors of competence among newly graduated midwives. An anonymous online survey was conducted from 31 July to 26 October 2021, among 186 newly graduated midwives. Data were collected using a Demographic Characteristics Questionnaire, the Pre-Service Education Assessment Tool, and the Novice High-Risk/Emergency Management Competence Self-Assessment Tool. Data were analysed using SPSS version 26.0. Pearson's correlation analysis was used to explore the association between high-risk/emergency management competence and its predictors. Stepwise multiple linear regression was used to explore the influencing factors.
Results indicate that Moroccan newly graduated midwives were moderately competent in managing high-risk situations and emergencies. Insufficient support from teachers and supervisors, limited practical clinical experience, and lack of learning resources were significant predictors of high-risk/emergency management competence, explaining 73.2% of the variance in the high-risk/emergency management competence. The consistency of these findings across different educational settings around the world suggests that this is a common challenge. Therefore, the implementation of a competence-based training programme as an independent action is not sufficient to achieve the intended results. Building the capacity of midwifery teachers and supervisors, and responding to the international call for enhanced resources in midwifery education, both in academic and clinical settings, is a critical step toward improving midwives' competencies.
Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Pain and Fatigue during Online Learning among Nursing Students
Authors: Butsripoom Benjamaporn , Wittayapun Yuwadee
Published: December 2024

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing education has shifted to more online learning. This shift may cause some problems with musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the incidence of musculoskeletal pain and fatigue and its associated factors in online learning among 234 undergraduate nursing students studied at one university in Bangkok, Thailand, from January to March 2023. The instruments included personal factors, Health Status, Online Learning Risks Assessment, the single-item Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for fatigue, and Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Chi-squared, t-test and logistic regression were used to analyze the data.
Of the 234 respondents, 224 (94.9%) were women, averaging 20.6 ± 1.3 years old, and they spent an average of 7.5 hours per day on online work or study in chairs without backrests and armrests. About 86.8% spent three or more hours online, with over half (61.5%) using tablets as their main device and 33.3% using mobile phones. Over the past six months, 80.8% of participants had experienced musculoskeletal pain and 79.9% experienced moderate to severe fatigue. Sitting with the head down for over 2 hours daily was the strongest predictor for musculoskeletal pain, while sitting in the same spot for over two hours predicted fatigue. During online learning, musculoskeletal pain and fatigue can be prevented through targeted interventions that encourage regular breaks to reduce prolonged sitting and ergonomic adjustments for healthier sitting posture.   The study recommends adding ergonomic and self-care education to nursing curricula to prevent discomfort from prolonged sitting and poor posture, especially in online learning.
Conventional and Molecular Improvement of Maize for Drought Tolerance: Review
Authors: Garoma Belay
Published: December 2024

Maize is an important staple crop for food, feed, bioenergy and industrial products globally. Despite the importance of maize as a principal food crop in developing countries, drought is a major constraint that affects maize production, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where maize is grown under rainfed conditions. Plant breeders have been striving to improve and develop drought-tolerant variety. Nevertheless, these efforts still cannot meet the demand for food security due to fast population growth and climatic change. Conventional maize breeding for drought tolerance follows diverse approach includes recurrent selection, backcrossing, pedigree breeding, and subsequently evaluating inbred lines and hybrids at optimum conditions, managed screening site and random stress across multiple environments. Molecular markers were used to select donor parents with drought-adaptive alleles and then integrated into elite maize lines to create a new population of drought-tolerant maize inbred lines and subsequently used to develop hybrids maize tolerance to drought stress.
Geopoética de la resistencia: Prácticas artísticas colaborativas y memoria iconográfica de territorios en red iberoamericana
Authors: Silva dos Santos Fabiane Cristina , Do Amaral Nunes Lilian
Published: December 2024

This text proposes to reflect on the mutations that have occurred in the context of contemporary public art and its current configurations, (MWON, 1997). Artistic practices in an Ibero-American network, especially those that emerge from situated practices - drifting and walking as fields of experimentation, perception and co-authorial production, propose iconographic and sound-visual displacements configuring a Museum of the Territory. From poetic-critical research projects focusing on gentrification processes in Spanish cities, the geopoetic context moves to the central region of the city of São Paulo, Vila Buarque, Luz and Bom Retiro, implicated with the dimensions of collective memories and imaginary Social. A timeframe is adopted for the TOCAR project, which originated in Spain towards Latin America, around the Territories of Interest for Culture and Landscape. The conception of art with which we operate in a relational perspective (BOURRIAUD, 2010) is located in the field of urban intervention with which public art, as we understand it today, articulates new aesthetic, space-time experiences, in which the art object it puts itself in a situation, together with the observer/actor, before the practice of the place, according to its specificities, giving it a critical look, social significance, political perception and historical sense (RANCIÈRE, 2010).

Este texto se propone reflexionar sobre las mutaciones que se han dado en el contexto del arte público contemporáneo y sus configuraciones actuales, (MWON, 1997). Las prácticas artísticas en red iberoamericana, en especial aquellas que emergen de prácticas situadas -la deriva y el caminar como campos de experimentación, percepción y producción coautoral, proponen desplazamientos iconográficos y sonoro-visuales configurando un Museo del Territorio. A partir de proyectos de investigación poético-críticos centrados en los procesos de gentrificación en las ciudades españolas, el contexto geopoético se traslada a la región central de la ciudad de São Paulo, Vila Buarque, Luz y Bom Retiro, implicados con las dimensiones de las memorias colectivas y el imaginario social. Se adopta un horizonte temporal para el proyecto TOCAR, con origen en España hacia América Latina, en torno a los Territorios de Interés Cultural y Paisajístico. La concepción del arte con la que operamos en una perspectiva relacional (BOURRIAUD, 2010) se sitúa en el campo de la intervención urbana con el que el arte público, tal y como lo entendemos hoy, articula nuevas experiencias estéticas, espacio-temporales, en las que el objeto de arte se pone en situación, junto al observador/actor, ante la práctica del lugar, según sus especificidades, dándole una mirada crítica, significación social, percepción política y sentido histórico (RANCIÈRE, 2010).