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MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN CALAMBA CITY, LAGUNA
Authors: DL. Perez Marcelina
Published: January 2024

This study determined the level of manifestation of management practices and the level of employee performance among the selected private higher education institutions in Calamba City Laguna. The research design used was descriptive. The data were gathered using a survey questionnaire. Respondents were members of management and employees of selected private higher education institutions in Calamba City Laguna. Random sampling was used to select the respondents. This study used Pearson Product-Moment Correlation as a statistical tool to analyze and interpret the data. Results show that selected private higher education institutions in Calamba City were able to manifest the best management practices highly. Employees were highly encouraged to collaborate and participate to accomplish the task for the betterment of the organization while instilling in them the institution’s mission, vision, and core values. They also enjoyed different benefits like scholarships and other benefits. The study further manifested that employees had excellent task performance. Employees knew how to set priorities to identify what must be done first. Also, it was very evident that employees had outstanding contextual performance. Employees were very particular about keeping their job knowledge up-to-date and improving their performance at work. In general, task performance and contextual performance of employees were significantly related to the Division of Work, Authority, Discipline, Unity of Command, Unity of Direction, Subordination of Individual Interest, Scalar Chain, Order, Initiative, and Esprit de Corps. On the contrary, task performance and contextual performance of employees did not have a significant relationship with Remuneration, Centralization/Decentralization, Equity, and Stability of Tenure of Personnel.
TRIBAL SUSTENANCE AND SURVIVAL: POSTCOLONIAL ECOFEMINISM IN MAHASWETA DEVI’S CHOTTI MUNDA AND HIS ARROW
Authors: Saha Antara
Published: January 2024

Mahasweta Devi, as an activist and renowned writer devotes herself to write about the tribal. Through her writings she shows her concern over the rights of the oppressed tribal communities as well all the sections of the society who are mute. Even she delivers social messages through her fictional works. She ponders that as a writer it is her duty to capture their struggles in her writings so that their histories cannot vanish. In the novel Chotti Munda and His Arrow, translated by Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Mahasweta Devi shows her attention over the sustenance and survival of the tribal who are not only very intimate with nature and the culture of archery but also know how to survive in spite of being exploited by the landlords and money lenders. Even, the tribals are enriched with ecological wisdom which is very unique. All of her writings are impregnated with the tribal ecology, their struggle and survival. This paper intends to focus on the various types of exploitation from the viewpoint of postcolonial ecofeminism.
LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY MEMBERS ON THE SERVICES OF SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM SAN PABLO BRANCH
Authors: R. Ilan Joan , B. Almario Arthur
Published: January 2024

The objective of this research endeavor is to assess the level of satisfaction that Social Security Services in San Pablo has among its members. This study employed both quantitative and qualitative research designs. To determine the level of satisfaction of SSS members, quantitative inferential research was utilized, which not only permitted responses to pre-formulated queries but also encouraged respondents to candidly recount their personal experiences. The proposed methodology will be executed by administering a questionnaire survey to members of the SSS, utilizing a convenience sampling approach. The first section comprises the demographic profile of the participants. The subsequent section employs a Likert scale to evaluate the respondents’ comprehensive experience with SSS services, including promptness, convenience, reliability, meaningful service, and related aspects. The data result presents the frequency and percentage of SSS members belonging to each age category. In addition, the majority of study participants fall within the age range of 31 to 40 years. Regarding gender, the majority of respondents are female SSS members. Regarding coverage status, the majority of participants are SSS members by employment. The majority of members express contentment with regards to the significance and dependability of the service. However, the least content with regard to convenience and timeliness. Limited research has been conducted on the manner in which SSS members perceive and satisfy their customers. This study acknowledges certain implications that may extend to encompass additional branches and services of SSS. Due to the paucity of research examining the degree of consumer satisfaction among SSS members
Inteligência na Guerra Fria: acirramento e estabilização (1961-1975)
Authors: Cossio Rodriguez Julio Cesar , Cepik Marco
Published: January 2024

O artigo analisa o papel e as transformações dos serviços de inteligência dos EUA durante o período crítico da Guerra Fria (1961-1975). Neste contexto foi ampliada a capacidade de coleta de informações, que por sua vez não garantiu sucesso nas operações encobertas e aumentou as tensões internas sobre o controle democrático dos serviços de inteligência norte-americanos. Este artigo faz aplicação de uma descrição densa de processos históricos com o propósito de perceber as relações entre as condicionantes estruturais e as contradições internas à sociedade norte-americana relativas à expansão do seu sistema de informações. Os serviços de Inteligência tornaram-se, juntamente com a diplomacia e as forças armadas, uma burocracia irreversível e inevitável nos EUA e foram relevantes para a estabilização estratégica e a consequente redução do risco de uma guerra nuclear com a União Soviética. Existe também ao longo do período analisado um trade-off entre a expansão das operações secretas e coleta de dados e a qualidade da análise. A originalidade do trabalho está na abordagem que considera, ao mesmo tempo, para analisar as transformações dos serviços de inteligência nos EUA, as condicionantes estruturais e contradições internas da sociedade norte-americana.
Multipolaridade, governança global e questões humanitárias
Authors: Góes Guilherme Sandoval
Published: January 2024

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo examinar a intersecção científica que envolve a transição para uma ordem geopolítica multipolar, a governança global cosmopolita e as questões humanitárias como elemento propulsor da eficácia do Direito Internacional Humanitário (DIH). Nesse sentido, propõe uma nova leitura sobre as perspectivas de universalização dos direitos humanos que podem surgir diante dos novos rumos da geopolítica mundial e, na sua esteira, do sistema de governança global. Assim, a linha epistêmica que orientará o presente trabalho será a análise do regime jurídico de proteção dos direitos humanos, notadamente nas questões humanitárias, que caminha entre duas grandes perspectivas contrapostas, quais sejam, de um lado, o resgate da governança global liberal sob a égide de uma ordem mundial unipolar, e, do outro, a governança global cosmopolita sob os influxos da ordem mundial multipolar. Com isso, intensifica-se a necessidade de identificar os impactos da geopolítica mundial sobre a proteção universal dos direitos humanos e, em especial, das questões humanitárias.
Uzak Coğrafyaların Yakın Hikâyesi: Abdulhaluk Uygur ve Hamdi Giraybay'ın Şiirlerinde Birlik
Authors: GÜVEN Emine
Published: January 2024

Bilinen tarihî, etnik ve dinî bağlardan dolayı Türkiye, Kırım ve Doğu Türkistan sürekli bir etkileşim hâlinde olmuş; bu etkileşim, bahsi geçen coğrafyaları fikrî, siyasi ve edebî yönlerden besleyerek aralarındaki bağı yüzyıllar boyu canlı tutmuştur. XVIII. yüzyılda Doğu Türkistan’ın Çin işgaline uğraması ve XVIII. yüzyılda Kırım'ın Rus egemenliğine geçmesi neticesinde Türkiye, Kırım ve Doğu Türkistan arasındaki bağlar da gittikçe zayıflamıştır. Özellikle Kırım ve Doğu Türkistan'ın yaşam seyri farklılaşmış, siyasi değişim, kültürel ayrılıkları beraberinde getirmiştir. XX. yüzyılın başında ise aralarındaki dört bin kilometrelik mesafeye ve araya giren zamana bakılmaksızın iki ayrı coğrafyada iki genç şair, aynı ülkü için benzer eserleri kaleme almışlardır. Bu çalışmada, Uygur şair Abdulhaluk Uygur'un “Uyan” ve Kırım Tatar şair Hamdi Giraybay'ın "Ant Etkenmen Aytaman” şiirleri karşılaştırmalı edebiyat bilimi çerçevesinde ele alınıp incelenmiştir. İki genç şairin yaşamları gibi edebî fikirleri, eserleri, ideolojileri de benzerlik gösterir. Bu nedenle şairlerin şiirleri kullanılan motifler, konu, tesir ve biyografik paralellik hususlarıyla birlikte değerlendirilmiştir.
Aulas equitativas en educación primaria: Un proceso de construcción social y cultural
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Lara Villanueva Rosamary Selene
Published: January 2024

El debate educativo, puesto sobre la mesa en los últimos años, ha hecho énfasis en cómo resolver la problemática en torno a la desigualdad social y educativa, cómo atender las necesidades de los individuos más desfavorecidos intelectual, socioeconómica y culturalmente, lo que ha llevado a algunos políticos, educadores e investigadores a replantear las reformas educativas y los distintos aspectos teóricos y metodológicos hacia una educación de calidad.
Mathematical modelling of epidemic processes in the case of the contact stepwise infection pattern
Authors: Chigarev A. V. , Zhuravkov M. A. , Mikhnovich M. O.
Published: January 2024

Herein we consider mathematical models of infection in a population consisting of two types of people: those who transmit infection to others (type 1) and those who do not participate in the spread of infection (type 2). On the basis of the percolation theory and a model of the urn test type, a critical value of the proportion of infected persons in the population is determined, after which the infection process may become explosive. The probabilities of continuous infection and the interruption of its transmission are investigated. On the basis of Feigenbaum logistic mapping for the epidemic process, it is possible to estimate the change in the value of the parameter of the number of contacts and the bifurcations arising in this case, which are modelled in accordance with the scenario of transition to deterministic chaos through the doubling of the cycle period. In modes of stochasticity there are local modes of periodicity, the identification of which, if the model is adequate to the real situation, allows predicting and controlling the epidemic process, translating it or keeping the process in a stable cyclic state.
Microalbuminuria as a risk factor for ischemic cerebrovascular diseases in essential hypertension- a case control study.
Authors: Hamza Ali Khan  , Saleem Iqbal  , Farooq Ahmed  , Saeed Shah  , Ashfaq Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Objectives: To determine whether Microalbuminuria, is a risk factor for ischemic cerebrovascular diseases, in our patients with essential hypertension. Study Design: Case Control study. Setting: Department of Medical, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. Period: 28th July, 2022 till 28th February, 2023. Material & Methods: After taking no objection certificate from Institutional Review and Ethical Board (IREB) as per notification No 738/DME/KMC, all those patients, who were fulfilling our inclusion criteria, got admission to the medical ward, for determination of microalbuminuria, their urine was collected for 24 hours. The patients were divided into two groups, one without cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and other with CVD. Data of all patients was recorded on a predesigned proforma. Results: Amongst the total of 200 patients enrolled, 58(29%) patients’ age was in range of 16-40 years and 142(71%) patients’ age was in range of 41-120 years. Mean age of our patients was 53 years with standard deviation ± 20.12. As far as gender is concerned, 110(55%) patients were males and 90(45%) patients were females. Approximately 83(41.5%) patients had microalbuminuria and 110(58.5%) patients had no microalbuminuria. Only hypertension but no CVD was present in 145(72.5%) patients, while 55(27.5%) patients had hypertension and CVD, 47.47% of these, had microalbuminuria. Conclusion: Amongst the hypertensive patients, microalbuminuria was present in significantly higher number of patients with ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease as compared to patients who had no cerebrovascular disease.
PREVALÊNCIA DE PATÓGENOS MASTÍTICOS E SEU IMPACTO NA PRODUÇÃO E COMPOSIÇÃO DO LEITE
Authors: Silva Juliane Nayra Dantas , Oliveira Antônia Rafaela da Silva , Fernandes Marília Celeste Tavares , Nascimento Claudeone Manoel do , Chagas Nailton Oliveira de Sousa , Silva Flamênia Shirley Ribeiro , Figueirôa Luciana Veras de Aquino , Fé Antônia Raquel Bento da , Lucena Bruna Jéssica Dantas de , Teófilo Tiago da Silva
Published: January 2024

A mastite ocupa lugar de destaque entre as doenças de vacas leiteiras. Esta condição é caracterizada pela inflamação no tecido do úbere, sendo geralmente classificada em mastite clínica (MC) e subclínica (MS). Normalmente, esta enfermidade causa alterações patológicas no parênquima e altera negativamente a produção, composição físico-química e microbiológica do leite. Assim, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo revisar na literatura os principais patógenos encontrados no leite de vacas com mastite, bem como descrever os impactos da mastite na produção e composição do leite. Nas informações obtidas, foi indicado que as bactérias causadoras de mastite prevalentes nas amostras de leite são pertencentes ao grupo patógeno menores, em especial os Staphylococcus não-aureus. Também foi apurado que os patógenos causadores de mastite contagiosa ocasionaram declínio na produção de leite em 24,50% e 35,30% para Staphylococcus aureus e Staphylococcus agalactiae, respectivamente. Streptococcus dysgalactiae não possui via de transmissão da mastite definida, e o contágio nos animais pode ocorrer associado à vaca ou ao ambiente. A mastite subclínica crônica (MSC) interferiu nos valores de CCS (contagem de células somáticas) acima da quantidade recomendada pelo MAPA (Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento), já a MS não alterou a CCS em valores acima do permitido. Concluiu-se que os patógenos investigados neste estudo resultaram na redução da produção de leite, aumento da CCS e alterações na composição do leite. As perdas na produção do leite e alterações na composição variaram conforme o tipo de patógeno e da mastite. Patógenos menores mostraram ter grande interferência na redução da produção de leite, e na diminuição da lactose presente no leite em teor inferior ao recomendado pelo MAPA. Em relação a qualidade, há degradação das caseínas no leite oriundo de vacas com mastite, o que proporciona um impacto negativo no tempo de coagulação do leite para produção de derivados lácteos.
HÉRNIA INGUINO-ESCROTAL CONGÊNITA EM CORDEIRO – RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Moreira Josué de Oliveira , Batista Jael Soares , Souza Walton Bernardo de , Costa Filho Wirton Peixoto , Teófilo Tiago da Silva , Costa Wirton Peixoto , Medeiros Gerard Vicente Dantas de
Published: January 2024

Hérnia inguino-escrotal é uma patologia de origem congênita pouco relatada em cordeiros recém-nascidos. Objetivou-se escrever um caso de hérnia inguino-escrotal em cordeiro, macho, da raça Soinga. O animal, apresentou sinal clínico com tumefação na região escrotal bem característico de hérnia inguino-escrotal. O cordeiro veio a óbito dois dias após o nascimento e seu cadáver foi devidamente congelado e encaminhado para procedimento de necrópsia no Laboratório de Patologia Animal do Departamento de Ciências Animais da Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido-UFERSA. Através do laudo anatomopatológico observou-se alterações macroscópicas na região como passagem do conteúdo abdominal através do canal inguinal, estendendo-se até a bolsa escrotal. O saco herniário continha em seu interior alças intestinais (jejuno, íleo, ceco e cólon). As alças intestinais apresentavam-se distendidas por gases, sem evidências de conteúdo em seu interior. Dessa forma, ficou confirmado o diagnóstico da causa morte por hérnia inguino-escrotal congênita.
ECTOPARASITOS DE CÃES E GATOS
Authors: Mazzinghy Cristiane Lopes , Amaral Maria Eduarda de Moura , Neves Fernanda Luz Alves , Silva Gabriela Gomes Carvalho da , Bezerra Latoya de Sousa , Almeida Katyane de Sousa , Pinto Mildre Loraine , Santos Josemara Silva , Santos Alessandro José Ferreira dos , Ramos Deborah Faustino , Neves Tábatta Arrivabene , Dias Francisca Elda Ferreira
Published: January 2024

Os seres humanos e os animais de companhia possuem vínculo há milhares de anos e essa proximidade é capaz de trazer benefícios, entre eles o bem-estar físico e psicológico dos tutores, mas também pode trazer riscos pois cães e gatos são potenciais disseminadores de agentes patogênicos que podem vir a infectar o homem, sendo essas doenças denominadas zoonoses. A transmissão de zoonoses pode ocorrer através do contato com secreções e excretas de animais infectados, pela ingestão de água e alimentos contaminados, pelo contato direto além da veiculação vetorial. Os artrópodes possuem atividade parasitária e podem agir como portadores de agentes patogênicos, causando doenças graves tanto em cães como em humanos. Entre os ectoparasitos que podem provocar danos aos animais de companhia e ainda transmitir patógenos causadores de doenças pode-se citar os ixodídeos (carrapatos), os sifonápteros (pulgas), os ftirápteros (piolhos) e ácaros causadores de sarnas. Baseando-se na importância dos ectoparasitos para saúde animal e humana, objetiva-se com este capítulo descrever características de espécies ectoparasitárias de ocorrência em cães e gatos bem como seu impacto na saúde pública.
LEVANTAMENTO DOS PRODUTOS E SERVIÇOS COMERCIALIZADOS NO MERCADO PET NA CIDADE DE TERESINA - PIAUÍ
Authors: Ramos Deborah Faustino , Santos Karla Brito dos
Published: January 2024

Diante do crescimento do mercado veterinário no Brasil, este trabalho teve como objetivo verificar quais os produtos e os serviços são oferecidos no mercado pet de Teresina, PI. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de formulário eletrônico, através da plataforma Google Forms com 20 (vinte) empresas de pet shop, distribuídas pelas diversas zonas do município de Teresina, PI. Quanto aos resultados, verificou-se que os produtos de higiene apresentaram maior oferta, superando inclusive as rações, e quanto aos serviços, a consulta veterinária, os exames e o banho e tosa foram os mais ofertados. Destaca-se a não só a presença do médico veterinário na grande maioria das empresas pesquisadas, mas também o número destes. Conclui-se que os produtos e os serviços ofertados são de grande importância não só em termos econômicos para as empresas, mas pela contribuição à saúde única da população, tema este que tem por base os três pilares indissociáveis humano-animal-ambiente.
Coleção Livro Didático Digital (CLDD)
Authors: Pinto Ricardo Figueiredo , Santos Marco Antônio Barros dos
Published: January 2024

É muito bom iniciar mais um ano acadêmico produzindo dois e-books da Coleção Livro Didático Digital (CLDD), Volumes 11 e 12, para as disciplinas Natação e Teorias do Movimento e Educação Física respectivamente.
O volume 11 de Natação atenderá as turmas do curso de graduação em educação física do campus III, e das turmas do Programa FormaPará dos municípios de São Francisco do Pará e de Capitão Poço, todas da 2ª série e do 3º semestre do curso, referentes ao 1º. Semestre de 2024.
O volume 12 de Teorias do Movimento e Educação Física atenderá as turmas do curso de graduação em educação física do campus III, e da turma do Programa FormaPará do município de São Francisco do Pará, também da 2ª série e do 3º semestre do curso, referentes ao 1º. Semestre de 2024.
Ao mesmo tempo que é uma satisfação em iniciar um novo ano com estas produções, como disse no primeiro parágrafo, é também um momento muito especial, pois este é um mix de saudade e despedida, considerando que a partir do próximo semestre entrarei de licença especial da Universidade do Estado do Pará-UEPA visando meu processo de aposentadoria.
Mas fico na expectativa de quê outros docentes do Curso de Graduação em Educação Física da UEPA apresentem interesse em desenvolver novos volumes da coleção CLDD para outras disciplinas do referido curso.
Quero registrar um agradecimento especial ao Prof. Dr. Marco Antônio Barros dos Santos pelas suas importantes contribuições como coautor no volume 11.
Desejo a todos um excelente aproveitamento ao lerem os e-books deste semestre.
Coleção Livro Didático Digital (CLDD)
Authors: Pinto Ricardo Figueiredo
Published: January 2024

Apresentação
É muito bom iniciar mais um ano acadêmico produzindo dois e-books da Coleção Livro Didático Digital (CLDD), Volumes 11 e 12, para as disciplinas Natação e Teorias do Movimento e Educação Física respectivamente.
O volume 11 de Natação atenderá as turmas do curso de graduação em educação física do campus III, e das turmas do Programa FormaPará dos municípios de São Francisco do Pará e de Capitão Poço, todas da 2ª série e do 3º semestre do curso, referentes ao 1º. Semestre de 2024.
O volume 12 de Teorias do Movimento e Educação Física atenderá as turmas do curso de graduação em educação física do campus III, e da turma do Programa FormaPará do município de São Francisco do Pará, também da 2ª série e do 3º semestre do curso, referentes ao 1º. Semestre de 2024.
Ao mesmo tempo que é uma satisfação em iniciar um novo ano com estas produções, como disse no primeiro parágrafo, é também um momento muito especial, pois este é um mix de saudade e despedida, considerando que a partir do próximo semestre entrarei de licença especial da Universidade do Estado do Pará-UEPA visando meu processo de aposentadoria.
Mas fico na expectativa de quê outros docentes do Curso de Graduação em Educação Física da UEPA apresentem interesse em desenvolver novos volumes da coleção CLDD para outras disciplinas do referido curso.
Quero registrar um agradecimento especial ao Prof. Dr. Marco Antônio Barros dos Santos pelas suas importantes contribuições como coautor no volume 11.
Desejo a todos um excelente aproveitamento ao lerem os e-books deste semestre.
Prof. Pós-doutor Ricardo Figueiredo Pinto
Adjunto IV – GEDF/UEPA
FONTES PARA RELER MILÃO (1880)
Authors: Meireles Alexsandro Rodrigues , Zanotelli Bartira , Vieira Eliane Telles de Bruim , Nascimento Gabriel Silva , Buziani Geraldo Dias , Rodrigues José Raimundo
Published: January 2024

O Congresso Internacional de Milão, de 06 a 11 de setembro de 1880, permanece como evento de extrema relevância no que diz respeito à história da educação de surdos. No Brasil, quase todas as obras que problematizam essa história, consideram o Congresso de Milão como momento em que se dá a extinção do uso de sinais e se começa a prática do método oral puro (e consequentemente o “oralismo” como ideologia) enquanto novo método a ser utilizado nos diversos institutos pelo mundo. Tal leitura reducionista de tamanho evento, prejudica as possíveis diferentes leituras das discussões travadas em Milão; além de produzir apenas oposições binárias e metanarrativas sobre a educação de surdos.
O acesso a outros documentos sobre o Congresso de Milão, para além das atas oficiais redigidas e editadas por Pasquale Fornari, permite ampliar um mosaico de textos que versam sobre o evento italiano. Os vários relatórios (La Rochelle, Franck, Treibel, Denison, Gallaudet, Houdin, Peyron) e outros textos traduzidos ( Atas do Congresso de Lyon - 1879, artigos do jornal Corriere della Sera, Incontestável importância da linguagem mímica... e Os abutres do Prometeu dos surdos-mudos ) problematizam ainda mais a "verdade" que tínhamos sobre Milão.
Ao público brasileiro é ofertado excelente material para o desenvolvimento de investigações sobre a história da educação de surdos.
Que nos aventuremos a escrever outras historias!
Keyhole Welding with Hybrid Plasma-Free Arc Source
Authors:   American Welding Society, LIU ZUMING , LIU FEI , QIU JIAYU
Published: January 2024

Improving the keyhole welding process window is challenging work because the force and thermal state in the weld pool are hard to control. A hybrid plasma-free arc source was developed based on a plasma arc torch, sided tungsten was added close to the constraint orifice to form a free arc, and hybrid arcs formed after the free arc was fully absorbed into the constraint arc. In such a one-anode, twocathode hybrid arc system, the added free arc acts in an assistant role to adjust arc heat output without influencing the arc pressure peak, and the constraint arc acts as the guiding arc to control the arc pressure and slightly incline to the free arc side. Bead-on welding experiments were done to test keyhole welding process behavior with the hybrid arc source, including arc column, keyhole state, weld surface performance, and melting state in the weld pool. Results showed that (1) the hybrid arc can enlarge the stable keyhole welding process window in aspects of welding current and welding speed, and a more-obvious improving effect is obtained with the leading-sided tungsten; (2) the hybrid arc with the rear-sided tungsten has a smooth front weld surface; (3) the increased heat will enlarge the weld cross-section area with no obvious influence to the backside weld width; and (4) the leading keyhole wall is related to the outer tungsten position. The research gives a new method for improving keyhole welding stability.
The Effectiveness of Two Hydroponically Fodder Production of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) as Compared to Open Field System in Mount Lebanon
Authors: Tabet Edouard , Nachar Carole , Omari Khaled EL , Hosri Chadi , Rouphael Suzy , Darazy Dalida
Published: January 2024

This work aims to study the effect on the productivity and quality variation of alfalfa using the two different fertilization recipes: F1 and F2 along with two different cultivation method in soilless: coconut fiber bag CF, Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) and in soil So. Number of leaves, stem length, number of flowers, crude protein, fiber and ash content of alfalfa plants were measured during the three cuttings time of the production cycle. In the productivity phase, results showed that during the three cuttings repetition, the number of leaves, stem length and number of flowers of alfalfa were in favor of the treatment of coconut fiber bags and the F1 fertilization recipe (CF1) followed by NFT with a good interaction noticeable at this combination level (CF1) with the cutting 1. As for the quality variation phase, the results showed that the crude protein and ash content are in favor of alfalfa grown in soilless CF2; CF1; NFTF1 and NFTF2. As for fiber content, F1 was the most favorable and NFTF1 reported higher fiber content than coconut fiber bags. Concerning the cutting system, cut 1 had a large impact on chemical composition. In summary, alfalfa grown in soilless is more productive and succeeded in the production cycle and the quality variation of alfalfa.
Back Analysis and Potential Remedial Approach for Failure Slope at Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Siang Lim Kit , Mazlan Siti Azela ,   Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Hasbollah Dayang Zulaika Abang ,   Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Md Dan @ Azlan Mohd Firdaus ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Khalid Muhammad Aminuddin ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Keat Heng Melvern Goh ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Basri Noor Hakim ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: January 2024

This study aims to validate the design parameters and stability of the slopes failure and propose acceptable remedial work by assessing the slope stability in Bukit Nanas, center of Kuala Lumpur. The slopes’ height is around 40 and 60 m with the gradient around 30°-45°. Totally 7 boreholes be carried out and the pertinent engineering properties were analyzed from laboratory testing and back analysis (in situ test). An established computer program SLOPE/W was used to carry out for slope stability analysis. The analysis method adopted was Morgenstern-Price’s Method. Based on the result of the field investigation and numerical analysis, the model of lowest factor of safety (FOS) that evaluated from the existing slope in critical section were selected and recommended for remedial work. Two option of remedial slope design had been proposed. The first option is soil nailing with grid beam and proposed drain while the second option is hybrid anchor with grid beam and proposed drain. Both options are used to improve the slope stability, but first option had been chosen as higher FOS and more efficient option. This remedial approach based on the main cause of slope failure in Malaysia can applied as reference in future slope remedial design.
Deformation Characteristics of Lime Stabilized Marine Clay Using Finite Element Method
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Bohari Mohammad Raihan , Md Yusof Zeety ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: January 2024

The coastal area is one of the environmentally vulnerable areas, with soil characteristics such as weak soil and marine clay, which is classified as hazardous soft soil. Because marine clay has poor mechanical and physical properties, foundation conditions such as pad footing were unstable and prone to corruption. As a result, the lime column will be used to stabilize marine clay in this study. The purpose of this research is to investigate the deformation of marine clay with lime to increase shear strength and reduce excessive settlement by analyzing data from previous studies and conducting a review of the literature, as well as to investigate the deformation of untreated and treated marine clay with lime columns and PLAXIS software projection. Compared to the traditional method, PLAXIS 2D software is one of the most cost-effective ways to test a foundation, such as the pad footing. At the same time, PLAXIS 2D was able to shorten the time required to achieve an analytical result. The results of the settlement and stress value have been taken after the computation and analysis from PLAXIS 2D. The greatest percentage difference between untreated and treated marine clay for stress and displacement is 81.82 percent and 7.98 percent, respectively.
Australia in the Framework of the Asian Integration Initiatives: The Choice of Future
Authors: Mekhdiev Elnur , Guliev Igbal , Arzhaev Fedor
Published: January 2024

Today, various integration initiatives are underway in the Asia-Pacific region. Australia, as one of the fastest growing economies in the region, aspires to regional leadership and pursues a middle power strategy; however, the interests of China and the United States, the key players influencing the integration processes, clash here. In the context of China's creation of new development institutions, there is a considerable amount of interest to the extent to which the existing institutions are suited to the new realities and in determining the country's most favorable developmental strategy. The present article examines how pro-American and sinocentric institutions benefit Australia. The authors identify the characteristics of economic development and, according to the selected parameters, assess the impact of scenario choice on Australia and its main partner – New Zealand. After examining the main advantages and disadvantages of two possible scenarios, the authors confirm the hypothesis that joining the sinocentric institutions is more beneficial for Australia, subject to implementing a national development strategy that compensates for excessive sinicization. The authors propose a system of measures to reduce the impact of the negative effects of this choice on the Australian economy. The authors note that the Oceania region should be included in the integration processes within the Chinese model.
Hoping for the Future. A Russian Report to the Club of Rome
Authors: Grinin Leonid , Malkov Sergey , Korotayev Andrey
Published: January 2024

We are excited to announce the upcoming release of our new book called Reconsidering the Limits to Growth. A Report to the Russian Association of the Club of Rome. This report is the result of more than ten years of work on modeling and forecasting world dynamics and it reflects the views of Russian scientists on the future of global development. In some respect our report can be regarded as preliminary research attempting to understand how we can expand the limits in the future. In doing so, these limits should be viewed in a broad historical context (and not just as a continuation of 20th century trends). The title of our report, ‘Reconsidering the Limits’, certainly echoes the famous ‘The Limits to Growth’ (by Donella and Dennis Meadows, Jorgen Randers and William Behrens III). This is no coincidence, as 2022 marked the fiftieth anniversary of this report, which is one of the landmark scientific works that gave impetus to understanding the changed trends and played a prominent role in understanding the path of humanity towards the future. However, in our report, the concept of limits is understood more broadly and covers not only the process of overcoming the limits that hinder development, but also implies situations when such limits become irrelevant. So in our response to the Club of Rome we choose to look at the interactions among aging, capitalism, inequality, climate change, resources, technology, and world order. This list does not exhaust all of the future topics that might be examined but it certainly represents an ambitious undertaking of a group of Russian analysts working in Moscow.
Nursery lexicon in Carpatho-Ukrainian dialects
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Alekseeva Madina
Published: January 2024

The aim of the paper is to present nursery lexicon registered in several dictionaries of Carpatho-Ukrainian dialects (Lemko, Boyko, Hutsul, Transcarpathian dialects). Lexemes marked as “nursery words” demonstrate features proved universal for baby talk in most languages and bear signs of contacts with other languages of the Carpathian region (first of all Polish) which leads to the idea of an areal approach in studying the Carpatho-Ukrainian nursery lexicon.
The reflection of the interlanguage contacts in dialectisms (using the example of the Russian dialect word butor
Authors:   Vinogradov Russian Language Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Gorbushina Irina
Published: January 2024

The Russian dialect word butor (butor’, butora, budor, butro) ‘trash, belongings’, ‘the entrails of a slain animal’, ‘noise, din, scream; delirium with fever’, ‘blizzard’, ‘a lazy/stubborn person’ still has no clear etymology. It is not even clear whether this is a Slavic word or a loan word. Some researchers associate it with Hungarian luggage bútor ‘furniture’; others suggest a Turkic origin (this is evidenced by its prevalence in the east and partly in the south of Russia); others consider the Slavic neoplasm bu + tor, given that it exists in other Slavic languages (cf. Ukr. butora ‘travel belongings’, dial. butyr ‘farm’, Polish buciory ‘clothes’, Serbo-Croatian butura ‘burden’, Bulgarian butor is a ‘big and lazy man’). Its morphology is also unclear: if bu is really an archaic prefix (cf. bu-sor > garbage), then the root -tor- is probably a variant of -ter- ‘rub’; if -or is a suffix (cf. gov-or), then the root but- probably goes back to praslav. *fight- (<I.-E. *bhat-) ‘beat, punch, push, butt, poke, shake’. The wide range of meanings of the word butor and its numerous phonetic variants make it very difficult to determine its original form and source language. In this report the word butor is considered as an illustration how, passing from language to language, it came into contact with native words.
Syntactic Foundation of Slavic Word Сomposition. Essays
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Tolstaya Svetlana
Published: January 2024

The book consists of the papers on Russian and Slavic word composition, published in various magazines over the last few years. Following E. Benveniste, the author considers composites as a product of not only word derivation, but also of syntactic transformation (condensation) of phrases. This interpretation differs with some postulates of the academic “Russian Grammar” (1980) and the grammatical works based on it. The papers form four blocks: 1) Composites in modern Russian, 2) Composites in the Proto-Slavic language according to ESA 1 41 (appellatives, anthroponyms, etymology of the name Vladimir), 3) Two-part nominations in the language of “Lamentations of the Northern Region” by E.V. Barsov; 4) Syntagmatic derivation in the Old Russian language and the language of folklore. The book is intended for the specialists in Russian and Slavic word formation and word composition, as well as for the researchers of the Russian language history and the language of folklore.
Discuss the Following Statement: ‘Fans’ Creativity is Valuable to The Media and Cultural Industry
Authors:   Department of Sociology, Media and culture study, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom, Cheng Xi
Published: January 2024

This article explores the growing impact of fan culture on the media and cultural sectors of East Asia, with a specific emphasis on China, Japan, and South Korea. The initial step is differentiating between the concepts of 'idols' and 'stars', whereby idols are positioned as a distinct subcategory within the entertainment sector. These individuals are frequently cultivated through talent competitions or prominent entertainment conglomerates. This study examines the economic viability and artistic contributions of fans within the entertainment and arts industries, with a particular focus on their involvement in the "fan economy". This article examines the manner in which fans participate in symbolic consumption, social identity construction, and the creation of fan-generated content, thereby making substantial contributions to the achievements of their heroes and affiliated enterprises. Furthermore, the research delves into the ethical and legal complexities inherent in fan cultures, specifically focusing on issues related to the infringement of intellectual property rights. The results indicate that individuals in East Asia who are fans of certain media are not passive observers, but rather engage actively in influencing the media and cultural environments through their emotional commitments and creative manifestations. This change highlights the imperative for media and cultural businesses to acknowledge and utilize the potential of fans' creativity in order to achieve long-term growth and foster innovation. The paper finishes by emphasizing the significance of maintaining a delicate equilibrium between regulatory measures and cultural sensitivities in order to fully use the potential of the fan economy.
Replication studies in the Netherlands: Lessons learned and recommendations for funders, publishers and editors, and universities
Authors: Derksen Maarten , Meirmans Stephanie , Brenninkmeijer Jonna , Pols Jeannette , de Boer Annemarijn , Van Eyghen Hans , Gayet Surya , Groenwold Rolf H.H. , Hernaus Dennis , Huijnen Pim , Jonker Nienke , de Kleijn Renske , Kroll Charlotte Felicia , Krypotos Angelos-Miltiadis , van der Laan Laura Nynke , Luijken Kim , Meijer Ewout , Pear Rachel S. A. , Peels Rik , Peeters Robin , Rulkens Charlotte Claire Sophie , Scholz Christin , Smit Nienke , Stapel Rombert , de Winter Joost
Published: January 2024

Drawing on our experiences conducting replications we describe the lessons we learned about replication studies and formulate recommendations for researchers, policy makers, and funders about the role of replication in science and how it should be supported and funded. We first identify a variety of benefits of doing replication studies. Next, we argue that it is often necessary to improve aspects of the original study, even if that means deviating from the original protocol. Thirdly, we argue that replication studies highlight the importance of and need for more transparency of the research process, but also make clear how difficult that is. Fourthly, we underline that it is worth trying out replication in the humanities. We finish by formulating recommendations regarding reproduction and replication research, aimed specifically at funders, editors and publishers, and universities and other research institutes.argued that replication has no place there. We finish by formulating recommendations regarding reproduction and replication research, aimed specifically at funders, editors and publishers, and universities and other research institutes.
Response styles to positive affect during a positive psychology intervention for veterans with PTSD and moral injury: Preliminary results from a moral elevation intervention pilot trial
Authors: McGuire Adam P , Rodenbaugh Madeline , Nguyen Binh An , Contractor Ateka
Published: January 2024

Objective: Veterans with PTSD or moral injury are at risk of maladaptive response styles to positive emotions, such as emotional numbing. A potential pathway to target problematic responses to positive affect is a positive psychology intervention that elicits moral elevation—feeling inspired after witnessing someone perform a virtuous act. This study aims to examine responses to positive affect in a pilot trial of a web-based moral elevation intervention titled, MOVED. Method: Veterans who reported moral injury distress and probable PTSD were randomized into an intervention or control condition (n=48). We examined repeated measures data during the trial and focused on three subscales of the response to positive affect questionnaire: rumination on positive mood and somatic experiences (emotion-focus), rumination on positive aspects of the self and pursuit of relevant goals (self-focus), and efforts to dampen positive moods (dampening). Three multilevel models were fitted with time and condition as predictors, and subscale scores as outcomes. Qualitative data reported at intervention sessions was also reviewed and coded based on the three subscales. Results: Veterans in the MOVED condition reported more positive rumination than the control condition for both emotion-focus (b=2.70, p=.023) and self-focus styles (b=2.90, p=.003). There was no group difference in the dampening style. Qualitative responses after elevation-eliciting exercises and session-based goals were most frequently coded as including emotion-focused positive rumination, followed by dampening, then self-focused rumination. Conclusion: These results provide preliminary evidence that a moral elevation intervention might contribute to positive responses to positive affect in a sample predisposed to emotional numbing.
Going Beyond Research: Climate Actions by Climate and Non-Climate Researchers
Authors: Dablander Fabian , Sachisthal Maien S. M. , Haslbeck Jonas M B
Published: January 2024

Tackling climate change requires both systemic changes and individual lifestyle changes. Are those best placed to understand the risks and solutions to climate change acting on their knowledge? In a large-scale study of N = 9,220 researchers across 115 countries, we found that climate researchers reported engaging in considerably more advocacy and activism on climate change and, to a lesser extent, high-impact lifestyle changes than non-climate researchers
Psychological inoculation improves resilience to and reduces willingness to share vaccine misinformation
Authors: Appel Ruth Elisabeth , Roozenbeek Jon , Rayburn-Reeves Rebecca Marie , Basol Melisa , Corbin Jonathan Charles , Compton Josh , Linden Sander van der
Published: January 2024

Vaccine misinformation endangers public health by contributing to reduced vaccine uptake. We developed a 10-minute online game to increase people's resilience to vaccine misinformation. Building on inoculation theory, the Bad Vaxx game exposes people to weakened doses of four different manipulation techniques commonly used in vaccine misinformation (emotional storytelling; pseudoscience/fake expertise; the naturalistic fallacy; and conspiratorial reasoning). Across three preregistered randomized controlled trials (N = 2,326), we find that the game significantly improves participants' ability to discern vaccine misinformation from non-misinformation, increases their confidence in their ability to do so, and improves the quality of their sharing decisions. We also compared two different versions of the game, one where people fight and one where they spread vaccine misinformation. We find that taking the perspective of a character fighting as opposed to spreading misinformation tends to be descriptively more effective, although both versions outperform the control group on most (but not all) outcome measures. Further, we show that participants improve in their ability to correctly identify the use of specific misinformation techniques, but not the truthfulness of the content. Our findings suggest that a short, low-cost, gamified intervention can increase resilience to vaccine misinformation.
The Development of the Adaptive Use of Different Forms of Rehearsal in Verbal Serial Recall Tasks. A Multi-method Study
Authors: Jarrold Christopher , Poloczek Sebastian
Published: January 2024

Verbal rehearsal is a key feature of certain working memory models with the assumption that children develop adult-like rehearsal around the age of 7. However, methods used for studying rehearsal have been criticised. The present study, consisting of two experiments and 191 primary school children in total, combined methods that are rarely used to study rehearsal in serial recall. Self-paced presentation times were obtained throughout the experiments as a behavioural indicator of strategy use. On half of the trials, children additionally reported their strategies via think-aloud (Expt. 1) or immediate trial-by trial self-reports (Expt. 1 & 2). Results of the three methods employed in Experiment 1 with 10- to 11-year-olds converged on the conclusion that multiple strategy use was widespread. Listening, single rehearsal and cumulative rehearsal were common strategies that were validly reported with no or only small effects of reactivity of strategy reporting. Experiment 2 with 6- to 11-year-olds revealed that multiple strategy use was widespread in all age groups. Listening without rehearsal was common and cumulative rehearsal rare among the younger children, but cumulative rehearsal and strategy adaptivity to list length gradually increased with age. Importantly, self-reports were corroborated by self-presentation times even in younger children. It is concluded that rehearsal development does not follow a stage-like progression from no rehearsal to full rehearsal. Rather, the data support an overlapping waves model as several strategies coexist, the likelihood of using a strategy changes gradually, and adaptivity of strategy choices still improves among older children.