bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Limits and perspectives of Neighbourhood Sustainable Assessment Tools (NSATS) in sustainable urban design
Authors: Abastante Francesca
Published: May 2023

This paper aims to investigate the role of sustainability protocols at the neighborhood scale (Neighborhood Sustainable Assessment Tools) as possible tools to support the measurement of sustainability to implement effective design strategies for the built environment. Despite that cities and the built environment are at the forefront of achieving the complex goal of sustainable development, there is still a gap regarding what are the most appropriate ways and tools to measure and monitor the performance of urban transformation projects in terms of sustainable development. This difficulty is particularly evident when considering the sustainability paradigm in its Triple Bottom Line acception, which includes social and economic aspects in addition to environmental ones. In fact, while there are many established methodologies to measure the environmental performance of projects, the same cannot be said for the measurement of social and economic aspects, especially from an integrated perspective. Based on these premises, the present research analyzes three of the main NSATs at the European level, comparing them in terms of evaluation model and responsiveness to the main spheres of sustainability in order to trace limitations and perspectives.
Is territorial governance “measurable”? Operationalizing SDG11.a in the metropolitan city of Turin
Authors: Berisha Erblin , Caprioli Caterina , Cotella Giancarlo
Published: May 2023

The United Nations explicitly recognise the central role of urbanization processes in global development trajectories in the Agenda 2030, mainly through one of its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, i.e. SDG11. This goal emphasises making human settlements more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. The progress achieved towards the targets that articulate this goal is constantly monitored through a system of indicators. However, this process is complex, especially for those targets that concern the quality of the policies intended to guide development phenomena. This is the case with SDG11.a, which aims to «Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning» and therefore regards territorial governance activities. In a recent contribution, the authors explored the contents and implications of SDG11.a and developed a system of procedural, instrumental, and financial indicators aimed at evaluating the quality of territorial governance. This paper operationalises some of these indicators concerning a real territorial context - the Metropolitan City of Turin - to reflect on their practicability and the added value they can provide in decision-making and monitoring. The work results show how any measurement of the quality of territorial governance remains inherently linked to the institutional characteristics of the context and the actual availability of data and information. This undoubtedly complicates the use of the indicators proposed in a comparative perspective; however, their application can promote critical reflections by public authorities and the development of more effective policies.
Effectiveness of Task-Oriented Approaches and Occupation-Based Activities to Improve Performance and Participation in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Among Adult Stroke Survivors (2009–2019)
Authors: Mahoney Danielle , Kotler Joshua M. , Nilsen Dawn M. , Gillen Glen
Published: May 2023

Systematic Review Briefs provide a summary of the findings from systematic reviews developed in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Evidence-Based Practice Program. Each Systematic Review Brief summarizes the evidence on a theme related to a systematic review topic. This Systematic Review Brief presents findings for task-oriented/occupation-based approaches and augmenting task-oriented training with cognitive strategies to support performance in instrumental activities of daily living among adult stroke survivors.
Managing risk and information asymmetry in cross-sector networks: The case of the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion
Authors: Wukich Clayton , Haase Thomas W. , Wang Wenjiun
Published: May 2023

Technological hazards threaten public safety, and related risk cuts across jurisdictional boundaries, requiring a multiorganizational effort to mitigate. Yet, for those involved, ineffective risk recognition inhibits appropriate action. Using an embedded single-case study design, this article examines the 2013 West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion and the networks of organizations responsible for disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response. Aspects of risk detection, communication, and interpretation and a series of self and collective mobilization efforts were analyzed. Findings demonstrate that information gaps between key actors, ie, information asymmetry—particularly the company, regulators, and local officials—hindered effective decision making. The case reveals the limitations of contemporary bureaucratic structures for the collective management of risk and the need for network governance that takes a more flexible and adaptive approach. The discussion section concludes with an outline of essential steps to improve the management of similar systems.
Guidelines for equitable participation in water decision-making
Authors: Bresney Susie , Chalmers Doug , Coleoni Cláudia , Dyke Alison , Escobar Marisa , Farnan Robert , Forni Laura , Pearson Leonie J. , Santos Tania
Published: May 2023

Human decisions on water can have a wide effect, impacting rivers, ecosystems, economies, livelihoods, cultures and spiritual values. To make decisions more equitable, researchers and practitioners need to engage directly with the people affected and understand the norms, values and forms of knowledge surrounding water which underlie these decisions. The participation of people affected by the decisions, known as “stakeholders”, is deeply connected to power relations, and effective models are needed to understand these relations and enable meaningful participation for diverse stakeholders.
Descofiar de la mirada: Apuntes sobre la obra cinematográfica y la narrativa autoficcional de Fernando Vallejo
Authors:   Facultad de Artes y Humanidades Uniandes, López Plazas Nelsy Cristina
Published: May 2023

Desconfiar de la mirada es una invitación a entender los filmes escritos y dirigidos por Fernando Vallejo y su posterior obra literaria autoficcional desde una nueva perspectiva. En lugar de centrarse en comparar la representación y el referente —como habitualmente los estudios críticos abordan el proyecto creativo de Vallejo—, este libro busca ahondar en los motivos y mecanismos utilizados en su obra cinematográfica y literaria, para que el espectador-lector dirija su mirada a cuestionar los artificios con que sus creaciones funcionan para hacernos creer su verdad.
comparison of abdominal binder use versus no abdominal binder use after ventral abdominal wall hernia repair . A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Dogar Muhammad Akram , Chaudhery Wasif Majeed , Rasheed Ghohar , Butt Adnan Sadiq , Riaz Adeel , Ayaz Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Background: Hernia repair is most common surgical procedure in a surgical setting.Ventral hernias are defined as non-inguinal, no hiatal defect in abdominal wall fascia.Abdominal binders are usually recommended in routine after repair of ventral hernias.Abdominal binder is a belt which is wide enough to surrounds the abdominal region and supports the wound. Findings reported in previous studies are better with binders.

Objective: To compare the outcome of binder use versus no abdominal binder use after ventral abdominal wall hernia repair

Material & methods: This Randomized Controlled Trial was done at Department of Surgery, Central Park Teaching Hospital Lahore for 6 months. Sixty patients were included and underwent ventral hernia repair under general anesthesia. Then patients were randomly divided in two groups. Group A for Abdominal Binder and Group B for without Abdominal Binder by using lottery method. During 6 weeks, patients were followed-up in OPD fortnightly. Patient were evaluated for pain, Pulmonary Function Assessment on spirometer, Physical Function Assessment by 6 minutes’ walk test, Seroma formation assessment, wound infection, wound dehiscence and patients satisfaction.Data was analyzed in SPSS version 20.

Results: In this study, the mean age of patients was 42.36±8.52years in binder group while 45.11±10.22years in non-binder group. There were 12 males and 18 females in binder group while 16 males and 14 females in non-binder group. At the end of study, the mean pain score was 0.0±0.0 in binder group while 0.7±0.1 in non-binder group (p<0.05), the mean FEV1 was 90.21±6.39 in binder group while 89.91±12.30 in non-binder group (p>0.05) and the mean 6MWT was 559.49±52.10m in binder group while 514.79±42.39m in non-binder group (p<0.05). Seroma formation occur in 2 (6.7%) cases in binder group while in 8 (26.7%) in non-binder group (p<0.05). Wound infection occurred in 1 (3.3%) in binder group while in 6 (20%) cases of non-binder group (p<0.05) While wound dehiscence was not observed in any case in binder group (0%) but in 2 (6.7%) cases in non-binder group (p>0.05).

Conclusion: Thus results of this study showed that abdominal binder can help to improve the physical condition as well as can well manage wound.
PERAN MASYARAKAT TALAUD DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEBUDAYAAN ALAM PORODISA DITINJAU DALAM PERSPEKTIF EKOLOGI
Authors: Essing Edwin Aldrin
Published: May 2023

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengingatkan serta melihat peran masyarakat Talaud untuk meningkatkan kebudayaan Talaud dari tinonda sampai Napombaru. Dalam kesatuan kepulauan Talaud yang wilayah kepulauannya berbeda-beda. Masarakat dalam misi mengembangkan budaya harus mampu berbuat sesuatu terobosan dalam tugas misinya untuk melestarikan dan mengoperasionalkan nilai budaya Porodisa (Talaud), atau juga disebut sebagai surga bumi. Tulisan ini menggunaka metode pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, obsevasi, studi pustaka dan studi dokumentasi,guna mendapatkan informasi kebudayaan porodisa (Talaud).Untuk menjaga dan melestarikan alam Porodisa peran masyarakat Talaud, baik dari segi pemerintahan, pemimpin agama, pemandu adat dan toko masyarakat harus bisa mengambil peran dalam kerja sama untuk meningkatkan pola pikir masyarakat dalam berbudaya sehingga bumi Porodisa tetap terlestarikan dan terus dilihat sebagai surga bumi.
MAKNA KATA TANDA DALAM INJIL YOHANES DAN KORELASINYA DENGAN MISI MASA KINI
Authors: Mintoni Asmo Tobing  , Adventrianis Daeli
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui makna kata tanda dalam injil Yohanes dan korelasinya terhadap misi masa kini, dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif melalui pendekatan eksegese. Melalui penelitian ini ditemukan; pertama: kata tanda dalam injil Yohanes memakai semeion, yang berarti penunjuk arah tentang si Pelaku / Pembuat tanda. Semua tanda bertujuan untuk membawa seseorang percaya bahwa Yesus adalah Mesias, Anak Allah yang hidup sehingga mereka memiliki hidup yang kekal. Kedua, makna tanda dalam injil Yohanes menjadi koreksi bagi Kristen fundamentalis dan Kristen liberal dan pluralis dalam memahami gerakan misi. Puncak dari pelayanan misi tidak hanya sampai kepada pelayanan sosial belaka, namun klimaks dari pelayanan misi adalah pemberitaan Injil. Ketiga, adanya korelasi erat antara makna tanda dalam injil Yohanes dengan misi masa kini, menjadi landasan yang kuat dan mendasar dalam memahami apa, mengapa dan bagaimana gereja bermisi di masa kini. Gereja-gereja harus kembali kepada konsep ortodoks tentang misi.
PENGALAMAN KERAHIMAN ALLAH KELUARGA KORBAN PEMBOMAN GEREJA KATOLIK NGAGEL-SURABAYA
Authors: Adoon Mathias
Published: May 2023

Studi penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sumber kekuatan pengampunan dari keluarga korban pemboman Gereja Katolik di Surabaya. Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari peristiwa pengampunan bukanlah hal yang mudah apabila menyangkut pengalaman sulit dan menyedihkan. Dalam situasi ini manusia membutuhkan eksistensi di luar dirinya untuk keluar dari belenggu kebencian dan marah. Namun hanya Allah yang mampu membebaskan manusia sehingga sampai pada pengalaman sukacita pengampunan. Meski demikian, Allah tidak meniadakan penderitaan tetapi Ia hadir dan terlibat dalam penderitaan manusia, menangis bersama mereka yang mencucurkan air mata dan memikul bersama mereka yang menanggung beban berat. Melalui cara ini Allah ingin agar manusia menemukan nilai dibalik penderitaan yakni kasih dan pengampunan. Karena itu tulisan ini menyingkap pengalaman pengampunan keluarga korban pemboman Gereja di Surabaya. Metode yang digunakan wawancara langsung dengan keluarga korban. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa pengampunan terjadi karena campur tangan Allah. Kesadaran akan besarnya pengampunan dan kasih Allah membuat keluarga korban menerima peristiwa pemboman tersebut dengan ikhlas. Dengan demikian pengalaman akan kerahiman Allah memungkinkan seseorang rela menerima dan mengampuni sesama. Melalui cara ini manusia menjadi pewarta dan saksi kebenaran kerahiman Allah.
A ATUAÇÃO DO FARMACÊUTICO NA ORIENTAÇÃO DO USO DE CONTRACEPTIVOS DE EMERGÊNCIA
Authors: Fernandes Carolina dos Santos , Baiense Alex Sandro Rodrigues
Published: May 2023

Dentre os métodos contraceptivos medicamentosos comercializados no Brasil, tem-se a contracepção de emergência a conhecida “pílula do dia seguinte” na qual é utilizada para evitar gravidez indesejada. A indicação desse fármaco prevê circunstâncias atípicas como o uso incorreto de outro método contraceptivo e em situações que remetem ao abuso sexual ou estupro. Portanto, o uso indiscriminado pode acarretar problemas para saúde da mulher. Entende-se que a facilidade no acesso a compra deste medicamento possibilita a automedicação o que se torna um problema de saúde pública. Nesse aspecto, a orientação farmacêutica é fundamental para romper com a cultura de automedicar-se indiscriminadamente, evitando, assim, complicações a saúde da mulher decorrentes do uso inadequado deste medicamento.
CALOTRITON: A convective boundary layer height estimation algorithm from UHF wind profiler data
Authors: Philibert Alban , Lothon Marie , Amestoy Julien , Meslin Pierre-Yves , Derrien Solène , Bezombes Yannick , Campistron Bernard , Lohou Fabienne , Vial Antoine , Canut-Rocafort Guylaine , Reuder Joachim , Brooke Jennifer
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Long series of observation of the atmospheric dynamics and composition are collected at the French Pyrenean Platform for the Observation of the Atmosphere (P2OA). Planetary boundary layer depth is a key variable of the climate system, but it remains difficult to estimate and analyse statistically by use of long series. In order to obtain reliable estimates of the convective boundary layer height (Zi) and to allow long-term series analyses, a new restitution algorithm, named CALOTRITON, has been developed, based on the observations of a Ultra High Frequency (UHF) wind profiler radar from P2OA, with the help of other instruments for evaluation. Zi estimates are based on the principle that the top of the convective boundary layer is associated with both a marked inversion and a decrease of turbulence. Those two criteria are respectively manifested by larger radar reflectivity and smaller vertical velocity Doppler spectral width. With this in mind, we introduce a new UHF- deduced dimensionless parameter which weights the air refractive index coefficient with the inverse of vertical velocity standard deviation to the power x. We then search for the most appropriate local maxima of this parameter for Zi estimates, with defined criteria and constraints, like temporal continuity. Given that Zi should correspond to fair weather cloud base height, we use ceilometer data to optimize our choice of the power x, and find that x = 3 gives the best comparisons/results. The estimates of Zi by CALOTRITON are evaluated using different Zi estimates deduced from radiosounding, according to different definitions. The comparison shows excellent results with a regression coefficient of up to 0.96 and a root mean square error of 80 m, close to the vertical resolution of the UHF of 75 m, when conditions are optimal. In more complex situations, that is when the atmospheric vertical structure is itself particularly ambiguous, secondary retrievals allow us to identify potential thermal internal boundary layers or residual layers, and help to qualify the Zi estimations. Frequent estimate errors are nevertheless observed when Zi is below the UHF first reliable gate, but also at the end of the day, when the boundary layer begins its transition to a stable nighttime boundary layer.
High-time resolution analysis of meridional tides in the upper mesosphere and lower thermosphere at mid-latitudes measured by the Falkland Islands SuperDARN radar
Authors: Chisham Gareth , Kavanagh Andrew J. , Cobbett Neil , Breen Paul , Barnes Tim
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Solar tides play a major role in the dynamics of the upper mesosphere and lower thermosphere (MLT). Hence, a comprehensive understanding of these tides is important for successful modelling of the MLT region. Most ground-based observations of tidal variations in the MLT have been from meteor radar measurements with a temporal resolution of 1 hr. Here, we take a different perspective on these tidal variations using high-resolution 1-min neutral wind measurements from the Falkland Islands SuperDARN radar. This analysis shows that these higher-resolution data can be used to identify higher frequency tidal components than are typically observed by meteor radars (up to a heptadiurnal component). It also shows evidence of significant power in these higher frequency components, particularly in the quaddiurnal component, which may be particularly suitable for a global analysis using high-resolution SuperDARN neutral wind measurements. The high-resolution analysis also shows evidence of fluctuations with a frequency of 1.5 cycles/day, as well as higher frequency fluctuations, accompanying a quasi-two-day wave. We discuss the limitations of this high-resolution analysis method, and the new opportunities that it may provide. We conclude that higher-resolution SuperDARN neutral wind measurements need to be better exploited in the future, as they provide a complementary way of studying tides and waves in the MLT.
A reanalysis of the foundations of the macromolecular rate theory
Authors: Tang Jinyun , Riley William J.
Published: May 2023

Abstract. The macromolecular rate theory (MMRT) has been proposed as a mechanistic scheme to describe the temperature dependence of enzymatic reactions, and has enjoyed quite some popularity recently. MMRT was motivated by assuming that enzyme denaturation is not sufficient to explain the decline of enzyme activity above an optimal temperature, and was derived with two experimental assumptions: (1) the half saturation parameter is independent of temperature; and (2) when the substrate concentration is kept at 10 times of the half saturation parameter at reference temperature, the enzyme assays are substrate saturated under all experimental temperatures. We show that both the motivating and experimental assumptions do not hold under many conditions. Consequently, the MMRT estimated temperature sensitivity of the maximum catalysis rate is inaccurate. It can mischaracterize temperature-related biochemical behaviors, such as inferring the existence of a unique optimal temperature where biochemical rate peaks, and the shift of this optimal temperature as an indicator of thermal acclimation or adaptation. We recommend that chemical kinetics theory is a better candidate for mechanistic modeling of the temperature dependence of biogeochemical rates.
Differentiation of cognate bacterial communities in thermokarst landscapes: implications for ecological consequences of permafrost degradation
Authors: Ren Ze , Ye Shudan , Li Hongxuan , Huang Xilei , Chen Luyao
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Thermokarst processes likely result in new habitats harboring novel bacterial communities in degraded permafrost soil (PBCs), thermokarst lake sediments (SBCs), and lake water (WBCs). Our study aimed to investigate the paired PBCs, SBCs, and WBCs across the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) by assessing the spatial pattern of diversity as well as assembly mechanisms of these bacterial communities. Each habitat had distinct bacterial assemblages, with lower alpha diversity and higher beta diversity in WBCs than in SBCs and PBCs. However, up to 41 % of the OTUs were shared by PBCs, SBCs, and WBCs, suggesting that many taxa originate from the same sources via dispersal. SBCs and WBCs had reciprocal dispersal effects and both were correlated with PBCs. Dispersal limitation was the most dominant assembly process shaping PBCs and SBCs while homogeneous selection was the most dominant for WBCs. Bacterial communities of the three habitats correlated differently with environmental variables, but latitude, mean annual precipitation, and pH were the common factors associated with their beta diversity, while total phosphorus was the common factor associated with their assembly processes. Our results imply that thermokarst processes result in diverse habitats that have distinct bacterial communities that differ in diversity, assembly mechanisms, and environmental drivers.
PyFLEXTRKR: a flexible feature tracking Python software for convective cloud analysis
Authors: Feng Zhe , Hardin Joseph , Barnes Hannah C. , Li Jianfeng , Leung L. Ruby , Varble Adam , Zhang Zhixiao
Published: May 2023

Abstract. This paper describes the new open-source framework PyFLEXTRKR (Python FLEXible object TRacKeR), a flexible atmospheric feature tracking software package with specific capabilities to track convective clouds from a variety of observations and model simulations. This software can track any atmospheric 2D objects and handle merging and splitting explicitly. The package has a collection of multi-object identification algorithms, scalable parallelization options, and has been optimized for large datasets including global high-resolution data. We demonstrate applications of PyFLEXTRKR on tracking individual deep convective cells and mesoscale convective systems from observations and model simulations ranging from large-eddy resolving (∼100s m) to mesoscale (∼10s km) resolutions. Visualization, post-processing, and statistical analysis tools are included in the package. New Lagrangian analyses of convective clouds produced by PyFLEXTRKR applicable to a wide range of datasets and scales facilitate advanced model evaluation and development efforts as well as scientific discovery.
The Influence of Negotiating Leadership Skill Towards Resolving Conflict and Students Achievement in Zhejiang Province, China
Authors: Wang Wang Ye , Yahya Don
Published: May 2023

The achievement of the students is surrounded by different conflicts. These conflicts can be studied academically, socially, and financially. The students engaged in conflicts have very little performance in their work and academic achimenes. The resolution of these conflicts is necessary for the successful attainment of goals. This research aims to investigate the influence of negotiating leadership skills on resolving conflict and student achievement in the Zhejiang Province of China. The research has collected primary data from the students and teachers of different educational institutes in Zhejiang Province, China. The partial least square–structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) is employed for data analysis. The study found that the role of negotiating leadership skills, student attitude, student learning, and conflict management is necessary for student achievement is significant. The model developed by this research is a significant contribution to the body of knowledge. Theoretically, this research is significant as it contributes significant newly developed relationships in the body of knowledge. The practical implications of this research are important to improve the influence of negotiating leadership skills toward resolving conflict and student achievement. No doubt, the research has some limitations that are endorsed by some remarkable future directions for the scholars in the future to improve the research model and contribution to the body of knowledge.
Are Veggies and Fruits Always Good for You? An Analysis of Biblical Produce in the Book of Genesis
Authors: Hecht Lucy
Published: May 2023

The Book of Genesis is a timeless account of the lives of various families and individuals and their complex relationships with God. Among the common threads that run through the different narratives, food emerges as a powerful symbol of the struggles and choices the characters face at that time. While many biblical figures succumb to the physical temptations of food, leading to their separation from the Divine, Abraham manages to elevate the everyday necessity into a spiritual and genuine experience. In contrast to Adam, Eve, and Esau, who distance themselves from their communities after indulging in their alluring snacks, Abraham prepares a meal to bring people together and ensure their well-being through his hospitable and inclusive approach. In the broader context of these stories, food becomes a powerful cipher for choice, where decisions about what to eat and when to indulge carry lasting consequences not only for individuals, but for the future of entire nations as well.
A educação ambiental e o uso da música no ensino contextualizado do semiárido brasileiro em escola da rede municipal de ensino do cariri paraibano.
Authors:   , Viana Gomes Nayane
Published: May 2023

A abordagem da educação ambiental contextualizada com a Região Semiárida através da inserção de ferramentas didáticas como as músicas temáticas da região, consistem em elementos promissores na elevação do nível de aprendizado e valorização dos potenciais regionais. Objetivou-se com este trabalho analisar a música como instrumento de educação ambiental e sua relação com o ensino contextualizado da região Semiárida em uma escola da rede municipal de Ensino no Cariri paraibano. O trabalho foi desenvolvido na Unidade Municipal de Ensino Infantil e Ensino Fundamental Gonçala Rodrigues de Freitas no Município de Sumé-PB. Para avaliação do nível de conhecimento a respeito de temas ambientais contextualizados do Semiárido e Bioma Caatinga, e do aprendizado, prática e inserção da música como instrumento didático, foram aplicados questionários em junho de 2017 a professores e alunos da referida escola. Os alunos da Escola Gonçala Rodrigues de Freitas possuem um significativo conhecimento a respeito do meio ambiente (71,88%) e sua importância (79,69%), entretanto, apenas 14,05% executam ações que contribuam para a conservação ambiental. Em relação ao nível de degradação da Caatinga 53,12% dos alunos não souberam responder ou acreditam que a mesma encontra-se pouco degradada. O Mandacaru é a espécie mais conhecida pelos alunos, entretanto, os mesmos reconhecem frutíferas exóticas como nativas da caatinga. A música dentro do contexto Semiárido praticamente não é utilizada durante as aulas. Apesar das dificuldades apontadas pelos professores em trabalhar a educação ambiental e a contextualização do Semiárido através de músicas, os mesmos afirmam a possibilidade deste trabalho, devido a sua importância na fixação do conhecimento. O acervo da Biblioteca Nacional lista um número significativo de letras musicais relacionadas ao Semiárido que podem facilmente serem trabalhas de forma interdisciplinar nas escolas. Portanto a música de temas relacionados ao Semiárido como ferramenta didática constitui-se em um importante instrumento capaz de sensibilizar os alunos para as temáticas ambientais na região, os incentivando a conhecer e valorizar os recursos naturais do Bioma Caatinga, de forma que esse conhecimento ultrapasse as paredes da sala de aula, contribuindo para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável no Semiárido.
Variabilidade espacial da chuva de sementes em área ciliar da caatinga no semiárido paraibano.
Authors:   , Freitas dos Santos Osmar
Published: May 2023

A pesquisa objetivou analisar a variabilidade espacial da chuva de sementes em uma área ciliar de Caatinga no Semiárido Paraibano. Na área experimental de Serra Branca destinada aos estudos do Laboratório de Ecologia e Botânica – LAEB/CDSA/UFCG, foram marcadas 100 parcelas de 10x10 m nas quais foram dispostos, de forma intercalada, 50 coletores de 0,25 cm² . A coleta do material foi efetuada mensalmente e encaminhada ao Laboratório de Ecologia e Botânica do CDSA/UFCG, onde foi separado, nas frações folhas, galhos, frutos, sementes, flores, cascas e miscelânea e pesado. O período de estudo foi de agosto de 2015 a abril de 2017. Os dados obtidos da pesagem foram manipulados em planilha eletrônica Microsoft Excel, para analise da variabilidade espacial da chuva de sementes na área. Para a análise da variação espacial, adotou-se a divisão da área em três faixas. A primeira compreendeu a Margem, com um total de 15 coletores; a segunda o Meio com 20; e a terceira a Borda, também com 15. O peso total foi de 92,43 g de sementes em 12,5 m², o que correspondeu a densidade de 7,4 g/m². Nesse período o mês com maior produção de sementes foi março de 2016, com 18,20 g, e o de menor contribuição foi abril de 2017, com 0,54 g de sementes. Relacionando a precipitação com a produção de sementes, tem-se que, no período de monitoramento, os meses com maior precipitação, dezembro de 2015 a fevereiro de 2016 e março de 2017, que corresponde ao período chuvoso na região, apresentou baixos valores na produção de sementes, enquanto que os maiores valores foram observados no período seco. Quanto a variação espacial observou-se que nos meses mais secos, os maiores valores da chuva de sementes foram obtidos na Margem e na Borda, sendo a exceção, os meses de novembro de 2015 e junho e dezembro de 2016. O único ambiente que não apresentou produção de sementes foi a Borda, no mês de agosto de 2016, e o pico com 10,20 g, foi registrado na Margem no mês de março de 2016. O maior valor de densidade foi observado na Margem, sendo que os valores de densidade de sementes foram decrescendo conforme se direcionava para o Meio. De modo geral, os valores da chuva de sementes foram considerados baixos e alguns fatores podem ter contribuído para os resultados obtidos, como por exemplo, o pequeno número de indivíduos adultos, a baixa precipitação.
Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat: Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Soft Skill Pengembangan Kewirausahaan Bagi Kader Pemberdayaan Kesejahteraan Keluarga Kota Administrasi Jakarta Utara
Authors: Lukiyana Lukiyana , Wijayanti Ajeng
Published: May 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk mengedukasi masyarakat mengenai pengembangan kewirausahaan terutama yang tergabung dalam kelompok organisasi Peserta Pemberdayaan Kesejahteraan Keluarga (PKK) Kota Administrasi Jakarta Utara. Metode kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Soft Skill yang diikuti sebanyak 50 peserta dan berprofesi sebagai ibu rumah tangga yang memiliki usaha kecil (mikro). Sosialisasi mencakup pemberian materi dasar tentang Akuntansi dan Manajemen Kewirausahaan serta pelatihan praktek pencatatan keuangan menggunakan kertas atau buku kecil (notebook) sebagai media mencatat modal dan menghitung keuntungan yang didapat atas hasil usaha mereka. Hasil sosialisasi dan pelatihan yaitu peserta mulai paham dengan cara mempromosikan atau teknik memasarkan (marketing) hasil usahanya dengan memanfaatkan media sosial sebagai tempat berjualan secara online, cara pengemasan produk (packaging) agar menarik untuk dijual, serta bagi yang memiliki modal yang relatif rendah mereka sudah mengerti caranya untuk menyusun atau melakukan pencatatan dan pehitungan bahan sampai proses jadinya sebuah produk yang layak dijual dan keuntungan yang didapat atas penjualan yang mereka lakukan.
EXPLORING EXISTENTIAL CRISES IN NADEEM ASLAM'S MAPS FOR LOST LOVERS
Authors:   Department of English, Quaid-e-Azam University, Ghilzai Shazia Akbar , Hussain Aamir ,   Karakorum International University, Gilgit, Gilgit College of Commerce and Economics, Batool Areesha ,   Department of English
Published: May 2023

This paper seeks to analyze the exploration of existential crises in Nadeem Aslam's Maps for Lost Lovers, by examining the characters' struggles to reconcile their own principles with the external pressures and oppressive customs of society. The data was collected from a close reading of the text, as well as through a comparison of the novel to different schools of Existentialism (Jean-Paul Sartre 1943; Albert Camus 1942; and Friedrich Nietzsche 1882). It explores existential crises as it focuses on two individuals, Suraya and Shamas, attempting to live their lives according to their own principles while negotiating the external pressures of society. The novel is divided into sections that represent the four seasons and follows Suraya's journey from divorce to a relationship with Shamas, to the eventual realization of the impossibility of their union. Additionally, the novel serves as a criticism of oppressive customs and practices, such as honor killing, prevalent in Pakistani culture and religion. Aslam's novel provides a unique perspective on the struggle of individuals to find balance between their own desires and the weight of existing customs. The research findings suggest that Aslam's novel effectively examines the tension between the individual and society, as well as the pain and brutality of dislocation, highlighting the existential crises of individuals in the face of restrictive and oppressive customs. Keywords: existentialism, oppressive customs, existential crises, honor killing
Rådet för nordisk samarbeid om funksjonshinder – Årsrapport 2022
Authors:   Nordic Welfare Centre, Michelsen Gunnar
Published: May 2023

Funksjonshindersrådets årsrapport redegjør for hvordan Nordisk ministerråds handlingsplan for funksjonshinderssamarbeidet 2018–2022 har blitt realisert. Rapporten beskriver også hvordan Nordisk ministerråd har samarbeidet med Funksjonshindersrådet om utviklingen av et nytt samarbeidsprogram om funksjonshindersspørsmål i Norden 2023–2027. Mennesker med nedsatt funksjonsevne er særlig sårbare når kriser og konflikter oppstår. Spørsmålet har blitt diskutert av rådet ved flere anledninger. På sitt høstmøte vedtok rådet en resolusjon der det blant annet etterlyses dialog med gruppene som blir berørt av kriser, begrensninger og samfunnsendringer. Personer med urfolksbakgrunn med nedsatt funksjonsevne er ekstra utsatt for klimaendringer og miljøproblemer. Dette var temaet for den nordiske fagseminaret ved FNs årlige behandling av implementering av konvensjonen om rettighetene til personer med nedsatt funksjonsevne (CRPD) i New York i juni. Kunst og kultur skal være tilgjengelig for alle, og alle skal ha rett til å utvikle sitt eget kunstneriske potensial. På oppdrag fra Nordisk ministerråd for kultur arrangerte Nordens velferdssenter Kunst og kultur for alle – Konferanse om kultur og funksjonshemninger i Norden. Funksjonshindersrådet møttes to ganger i løpet av 2022, i Oslo om våren og i Stockholm om høsten. Les mer i Funksjonshindersrådets årsrapport for 2022. Rådet for nordisk samarbeid om funksjonshinder er et rådgivende organ for alle politikk- og virksomhetsområder i Nordisk ministerråd når det gjelder spørsmål som angår funksjonshinder spørsmål. Rådet består av representanter for myndighetene og ledere av paraplyorganisasjoner fra Danmark, Finland, Island, Norge, Sverige, samt Grønland, Færøyene og Åland.
Rezension von: Fischer, Hermann; Petersen, Ernst, Die Orgelbauerfamilie Voit in Schweinfurt
Authors: Voit Thomas , Fischer Hermann , Petersen Ernst
Published: May 2023

Hermann Fischer (†) und Ernst Petersen: Die Orgelbauerfamilie Voit in Schweinfurt. Hg. von Uwe Müller und Ernst Petersen (Veröffentlichungen des Historischen Vereins Schweinfurt e.V., Neue Folge, Band 11). Schweinfurt 2020. 208 S., zahlr. teils farbige Abb., (zugleich 286. Veröffentlichung der Gesellschaft der Orgelfreunde).
A Bigger Picture: the Urgent Call for Climate Justice
Authors: Subbulakshmi G  , Kalamani S
Published: May 2023

Climate change has altered the life of every individual on Earth. One might find the heavy torrents during summer season as unusual or be bewildered at the sudden emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases; both are an effect of the climate crisis that requires immediate attention and impressive action. It is pivotal to understand that every change seen in the environment is either directly or indirectly interlinked with climate change. The study of climate emergency is instrumental to understand the need for climate safety and save the lives of the future generation on Earth. Apart from environmental issues, other social injustices such as racism, discrimination and gender-based violences also have their roots in climate crisis. Thus, climate safety is essential not only for the preservation of the environment but also for accentuating the holistic development of the globe.
Biology of green apple aphid, Aphis pomi De Geer on high density apple plantations in Kashmir province of J&K UT, India
Authors: Akbar Rehana , Mohi-ud-din Sajad , Ayoub Mantoo Mohd , Gani Mudasir , Ahmad Ganaie Nazir , Jeelani Wani Fehim , Rasool Dar Khalid
Published: May 2023

As Aphis pomi is one of the important and emerging pest especially on apple plants from past few years as its huge incidence has attracted the attention of research workers across the globe especially in apple growing regions. Currently the most important constraint for apple producers is that its management becomes difficult due to resurgence problems and also their high fecundity rate, complex life cycle. So our motive to study biology of Aphis pomi is to find a better management strategy as biological study of insect is one of the key factor for its management. In the present study the biological parameters evaluated were duration and survival% of nymphal instars, daily and total fecundity and adult longevity by various methods under laboratory conditions. Also the data on pre-oviposition, oviposition and post-oviposition was recorded. We found that duration of total nymphal period, pre-ovipositional period, ovipositional period, post ovipositional period and total life period varied from 13.5-15.5 (14.52±0.070), 10.3-12.5 (14.52±0.07), 10- 20 (13.4±0.65), 2.0-3.0 (2.4±0.17), and 22-35 (30.28±1.51) days respectively. The morphometric were also studied during the period of nymphal development till adults. The morphometric analysis showed gradual developmental variations from first instar to adult stage in size, shape, colour and number of characters.
Evaluating the Physico-chemical Properties of Forest Honey
Authors: Ghode Nishant
Published: May 2023

Honey is a widely consumed functional food which has a valued place in traditional medicine. The purpose of this study was to compare the physicochemical properties of honey which was collected from the forest regions of Bastar division. Physico-chemical parameters include moisture, ash, pH, free acidity, electrical conductivity and sugar content which were determined by following the Food Safety Standard Authority of India and International Honey Commission methods. Each honey is unique on the basis of chemistry, quantity and combination of the various components that attributes towards its quality. The control and characterization of quality are of great importance and interest in apiculture. The present study analyzed the quality parameters of honeys from different tribal farmers and market under Bastar division and compared the results with the quality criteria laid by Food Safety Standard Authority of India and Codex Standard. Processing was noted to have detrimental effect on several quality parameters of honeys; in spite of which it was remarkably within the critical limits. The moisture values of all honey samples analyzed were above 20%. The free acidity was above 0.15% in 17 out of 18 samples (94.44%) collected tribal farmers, while 1 out of 18 collected honey samples (5.56%) showed lower values than 0.15%. In this study, 2 out of 18 honey samples (11.11%) from Bastar forest region had soluble solids content below 80 Brix. In terms of HMF, only 1 out of 18 honey samples (5.55%) exceeded 80 mg/kg, which is the maximum content of HMF set in standards. The values of some physicochemical parameters (free acidity, HMF, and soluble solids) of local and imported honey samples are not within the quality limits set in legislation. Further studies are needed to evaluate the properties of fresh honey produced in Bastar forest region and the stability of honey during prolonged storage.
Analyzing the Response to Vermicompost and Biofertlizers on Germination and Quality Attributes of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) Seed
Authors: Pushpa Kumari , Prithiani Surbhi , Kumar Sharma Rajesh , Gautam Deeksha , Choudhary Kalpana , Yadav Bhagchand , Verma Akansha
Published: May 2023

A field experiment was conducted at College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar during Rabi season 2018-2019 to evaluate the effect of vermicompost and biofertilizers on quality attributes of seeds in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.). The experiment consisted of 15 treatments in combinations of different organic fertilizers, viz. vermicompost, Rhizobium, PSB and Azospirrilium. The results revealed that among the different combinations of vermicompost and biofertilizers, application of Vermicompost + Rhizobium + PSB + Azospirrilium significantly increased seedling length (13.90 cm), chlorophyll content of leaves (1.60 mg), Vigour Index I (1348.30), Vigour Index II (1250), root length (6.40 cm), shoot length (7.50 cm), test weight (16.46 g) and crude protein content of seed (21.88%) as compared to control and the EC (1.02 dS m-1) was decreased with the application of vermicompost and biofertilizers in treatment T15 (V+R+A+PSB) as compared to highest in T0. Thus, the seeds obtained from the application of biofertlizer and vermicompost mix were superior in quality than use in single form for obtaining high quality seeds.
ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL MOTIVATION IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION: UNRAVELING ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Rafiq Shahid , Kamran Farrukh , Afzal Ayesha
Published: May 2023

This qualitative study explores the issues and challenges faced by childhood early teachers in Punjab, Pakistan, in relation to their professional motivation and early childhood teacher education. Phenomenological research design was employed to explore subjective experiences of early childhood teachers in relation to the research problem. A purposive sample of early childhood teachers who have experience teaching in early childhood education setting in Punjab, Pakistan was selected for the study. Semi-structured interviews were used as the primary method of data collection. A qualitative content analysis was employed to identify the themes and patterns within the data through NVIVO 14 software. The study found that early childhood teachers in Punjab, Pakistan face a range of challenges that impact their professional motivation, including inadequate training and professional development opportunities, low salaries, and a lack of recognition and support from the parents and the wider community. The study highlights the need for policy makers in Punjab, to address challenges faced by teachers and to provide them necessary support & resources to enable them to provide high-quality early childhood education.
Advantages, Methods and System Architecture of Spectral Imaging in Biomedical Engineering
Authors: R Arulmurugan , H Anandakumar
Published: May 2023

Spectral imaging combines traditional imaging with spectrometry to obtain both spectral and spatial data from an item. Even though this technique was designed for spatial data, it has now been used in the area of biomedical design as a potent analytical technique for biomedical and pharmaceutical investigations. This overview covers the fundamentals of spectrum imaging, image processing methodologies, current instrumentation, and contemporary biological developments. Biomedical Spectral and Imaging (BSI) technologies' functionality and quantitative capacities for biomedical and pharmaceutical screening are explored. The current successes and limits of these technologies in bioengineering are discussed in depth. The advantages and developments of therapeutic spectrum imaging are presented to give the readers an understanding of current technology advancements and their prospects for clinical study.
Correspondence Course Program and Teacher Achievement at Kigali-Rwanda
Authors:   Mount Kenya University, Kwizera Janvier , Mukurira Olivier ,   Mount Kenya University
Published: May 2023

The study was mainly about the effects of correspondence course program and teachers’ achievement in Kigali city and was leaded by the following objectives. To examine the effect of correspondence course program and teachers’ achievement in Kigali city, To examine the problems faced by teachers undertaking correspondence course or learning program in Kigali city and To investigate ways through which we can reduce on the problems facing correspondence course program Kigali city. The study was majorly evaluative and mainly qualitative in nature although for the purposes of accuracy and clarity, some quantitative aspects were used. The study comprised of 227 respondents who included 10 community leaders, 193 students, 17 teachers 3 head teachers, 2 representatives from NGOs 12 civil servants who included chief administrative officers from Gasabo, Kicukiro, Nyarugenge districts and Kigali city development officer 5 education officers who included the district inspector of schools and Kigali city education officer plus 20 parents whom their children were undertaking correspondence course program. Therefore, the target population of 350 selected from three sectors of Kigali city made a sample size of 227 which was selected using purposive sampling and simple random sampling. This reseracher embraced a survey investigate plan which utilized surveys as disobedient of information collection and guided meet. Information were displayed and examined into tables and graphs applying expressive insights (Frequencies, rates and cruel) as well as utilizing SPSS bundle. 95% of the respondents who were inquired said that correspondence course program in Kigali City is confronted by Tall steady loss/ dropout rates. 73% of the respondents whom the analyst caught up with said that correspondence course Advances great learning involvement where by learners are free to connected with other individuals within the communities where they take off and within the dialects that they get it superior. This has made them be advanced to distinctive levels in numerous zones where they work. Keywords: Correspondence course program, teacher achievement