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The Cultural Potential of Art (Based on the Materials of Russian and North Caucasian Poetry of the First Half of the XIX Century)
Authors:   Nizhny Tagil State Socio-Pedagogical Institute (branch) of the Russian State Vocational Pedagogical  University, Kazakova Elena A.
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the study of art as a cultural phenomenon and, in particular, its cultural creative potential. This methodology of cognition of art implies its consideration as conditioned by the general cultural context. At the same time, the artistic image created by art absorbs not only the external, but also the internal, dictated always by the individual and subjective understanding of the author. The image created by the Artist’s creative consciousness is able to not coincide with the actual reality that gave rise to it. An artistic image can contain ideas and values that are ahead of reality and anticipate its future. The author has attempted to prove this position using the material of poetic images created by Russian and North Caucasian poetry of the first half of the XIX century. These images, created in the totally monologous conditions of the long Caucasian war, internally already contained the idea of humanism, which was so necessary at that dramatic time.
Women’s Spirituality in the Cultural Identity of Russia
Authors:   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, Khvoshchevskaya Irina V.
Published: April 2024

The article presents the results of the author’s analytical research on the problems of women’s spirituality, its place in the consideration of the formation of cultural identity and originality of Russia. Significance of the material presented is determined by its relevance, consisting in the fact that the realities of the modern world lead to a rethinking of the attitude towards spirituality and traditional basic values of the country. The share of the population interested in the issues of morality, civic identity and especially spirituality is increasing. Proof of this statement is the words of the President of the Russian Federation, uttered at the Valdai Forum, a meeting with historians, in an address to the residents of Russia in February 2023, as well as Decree No. 809 of November 9, 2022 “On Approval of the Fundamentals of State Policy for the Preservation and Strengthening of Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values”. The author attaches special importance to women's spirituality, arguing that it is women, for the most part, in our society who are the guardians of the basic values of their families. The analysis of the historical cross-section of the formation of the cultural identity of Russia is carried out, where the special role of traditional, family values is indicated, the interconnection of generations, the importance of the influence of knowledge about historical facts on the events of the future is shown, the justification of the importance of education and development of female spirituality in society is presented.
The Cultural and Life-Creating Potential of Art-Coaching as a Socio-Cultural Practice
Authors:   Russian University of Transport (MIIT), Volskaya Inna F. ,   Russian State Social University
Published: April 2024

The article examines the impact of art coaching on the creative potential of an individual during the crisis of self-identity, which arises due to the lack of an individual’s emotional and creative perception of the surrounding reality in modern society. Based on an analysis of the empirical basis and relevant research, a range of socio-cultural issues that hinder the full realization of the client’s potential are presented and made more concrete; the goals and prospects of art coaching in addressing these issues are identified; and an up-to-date approach for influencing the individual through various creative activities is proposed. The possibilities of contemporary culture and art in developing a person’s creative capacity through art coaching are also discussed. The article discusses the mechanism of the impact of art coaching, which fosters and develops a need for acquiring life meanings and a cultural identity for a person. It has been concluded that the development of art coaching technologies has a positive impact on the formation of a creative identity as a cultural individual. The use of these techniques can contribute to the success of any person’s activities, regardless of their age category or field of work.
Intercultural Dialogue in the South Caucasus Countries: Problems and Prospects
Authors:   Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs  of the Russian Federation, Kochieva Alana A.
Published: April 2024

The article addresses the problems of establishing intercultural dialogue between the countries of the South Caucasus in modern realities. The aim of the study is to identify possible ways of developing communication between the Caucasian states based on overcoming and accepting cultural differences. Methodology is based on historical-comparative and geopolitical analysis of relations between the countries of the region (Abkhazia, Georgia, South Ossetia). The novelty of the study is due to considering international organizations as mediators that promote cooperation between conflicting parties in this region. Based on the research conducted, conclusion dwells upon the fact that the development of intercultural dialog is a condition for overcoming the existing disagreements by the states of the Transcaucasus. However, it is also noted that due to their special international legal status, Abkhazia and South Ossetia need the assistance and mediation of authoritative international organizations, in particular UNESCO, to be included in intercultural dialogue on an equal footing with other countries of the region.
The effect of voltage on polypropylene microplastics removal by electrocoagulation process using Fe electrode
Authors: Othman Norfaezatul Alysa , Isa Norain , Amri Nurulhuda , Abdul Wahab Nor Aimi , Bashirom Nurulhuda
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the effect of voltage on the removal of polypropylene microplastics (PPMPs) from artificial wastewater via an electrocoagulation (EC) process using iron (Fe) electrodes. The effect of the voltage was investigated by conducting multiple continuous flow experiments at three different voltage values (10, 20, and 30 V). The findings demonstrated that the turbidity value increased gradually as the initial voltage increased, from 6.67 NTU at 10 V to 74.37 NTU at 30 V. In this EC process, in which Fe electrodes are utilized to remove the PPMPs, it is believed that 20 V provides optimal support. Kinetic studies showed that the process followed a first-order kinetic model with a kinetics rate constant (k) of 0.0143 min-1 and a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.9702. The findings demonstrated that voltage is a significant parameter in the EC process employing Fe electrodes to remove PPMPs from wastewater.
Stress coping skills and strategies as antidote to mental health for adult male migrants – open space for CBT interventions
Authors:   Bosnia and Herzegovina Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, MILJKOVIC Ensad , RIDJIC Diana ,   Psychological Counseling Centre – DOMINO, Bosnia and Herzegovina, SALKIC Sabina ,   Psychological Counseling Centre – DOMINO, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Published: April 2024

Migrants often encounter numerous stressors that can significantly impact their mental health. Understanding the coping strategies employed by migrants and assessing their mental health status is crucial for developing effective support systems. The main aim of this study was to examine the most common coping skills and strategies of young adult migrants in order to generate ideas for creating a comprehensive CBT support program. The study explored the frequency of different coping strategies employed by migrants in correlation with their levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. This study utilized a quantitative approach and recruited a sample of 184 male migrants from 14 different countries facing stressful situations. The findings revealed that religion was the most commonly used coping strategy, followed by planning for the next steps and actively coping with the situation. Substance use was identified as the least utilized coping strategy. The mental health scores of male migrants reflected moderate levels of depression, anxiety, and mild manifestations of stress symptoms. These results underscore the importance of understanding and addressing the coping mechanisms and mental health needs of migrants to provide appropriate support and interventions.
Help Seeking Behaviors in Anxiety Disorders: A Systematic Scoping Review
Authors:   Faculty of Sociology and Psychology, West University of Timisoara, HOHN Alex A. , MARICUTOIU Laurentiu ,   Faculty of Sociology and Psychology, West University of Timisoara
Published: April 2024

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems globally. Although it is so widespread, only 43% of people suffering from anxiety disorders receive help. A systematic review was conducted of 39 studies for a better understanding of the help seeking behaviors and influencers. Help seeking is associated with sociodemographic data (such as ethnicity), level of mental health literacy, financial status, perceived stigma, and other factors. The most vulnerable regarding help seeking and treatment receiving mental health help for anxiety are minority groups. There is a paucity of studies regarding how to influence the factors associated with help seeking behaviors. More research is needed so that mental health care providers can provide help adapted to patients’ specific needs.
Predicting Students’ Mathematical Decision Making Using k-Nearest Neighbor Technique
Authors: Giyanti Giyanti , Oktaviyanthi Rina
Published: April 2024

Abstract:Mathematical decision-making abilities are mathematical information processing through risk evaluation and investigation of various possibilities and perspectives. However, the evaluation of mathematical decision-making abilities is still limited to high, medium, and a low level based on test scores and is not predictive naturally. The purpose of this study is to identify the parameter k in the k-nearest neighbor technique, which serves as the nearest-neighbor value determining the mathematical decision-making abilities of students to be predicted. The process of data exploration to prediction is employed by the data mining approach with the k-Nearest Neighbor method. A total of 65 first-year students taking Calculus I included as research samples. The research results show that a parameter value of k=15 is better at predicting the closeness of the mathematical decision-making with an accuracy of 93.33%, associated with the excellent category. The parameter value representing the closeness of the decision-making abilities level among students serves as a reference for teacher predictions to categorize students and create diversified teaching materials.Abstrak:Kemampuan pengambilan keputusan matematis merupakan pemrosesan informasi secara matematis melalui evaluasi risiko dan penyelidikan berbagai kemungkinan dan sudut pandang. Namun, evaluasi kemampuan pengambilan keputusan matematis masih terbatas pada level tinggi, sedang dan rendah berdasarkan nilai tes, tidak bersifat prediktif. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi nilai parameter k dengan teknik k-nearest neighbor yang berperan sebagai nilai ketetanggaan terdekat dari kemampuan pengambilan keputusan matematis. Proses eksplorasi data hingga prediksi dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan data mining dengan metode k-Nearest Neighbor. Sebanyak 65 mahasiswa tahun pertama yang mengikuti Kalkulus I sebagai sampel penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai parameter k=15 yang lebih mampu memprediksi kedekatan tingkat kemampuan pengambilan keputusan matematis dengan akurasi 93,33%, termasuk pada kategori excellent. Nilai parameter tersebut menjadi acuan prediksi pengajar untuk mengkategorikan mahasiswa dan membuat diversifikasi bahan ajar.
The Effectiveness of Housing Finance Policy Innovation for Low-Income Communities in Indonesia
Authors: Sururi Ahmad
Published: April 2024

The limited access to fulfilment of housing needs, inadequate availability of finance, and unaffordable housing prices are essential factors used to determine the effectiveness of housing finance policies for Low-Income Communities (MBR). This study aims to determine how SiKasep, a Housing Subsidized KPR Information System Application effectively improves housing needs fulfilment, provides access to finance, and ensures affordable houses for low-income communities. The strategies used include leadership approaches and effective communication, government support, community knowledge, participation, and policy impact. This is a quantitative and qualitative research with data collected from 55 respondents through questionnaires. The findings indicate the importance of the community’s knowledge factors, specifically on aspects of technology proficiency and economy for MBR, as an innovative approach to effective housing finance policy.
The “autumn effect” in the gold market—does it contradict the Adaptive Market Hypothesis?
Authors: Potrykus Marcin , Augustynowicz Urszula
Published: April 2024

The present study aims to verify the autumn effect in the gold market, first presented 10 years ago by Dirk Baur in the paper “The autumn effect of gold” and to investigate the calendar effects occurring for other precious metals. This empirical research is presented in a way to place the results obtained in the context of the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) and the more current Adaptive Market Hypothesis (AMH). The study was conducted as an extended reproduction of the Baur study. The main conclusion is that, the autumn effect on the gold market has been reversed and replaced by the winter effect, which is linked to the AMH. An equally interesting calendar effect was observed for silver. Platinum and palladium saw an increase in prices in January, but given the patterns in the gold market, it is very likely that this phenomenon will also change over time.
SENSITIVITY OF ESCHERICHIA COLI BACTERIA AGAINST ANTIBIOTIC TRIMETHOPRIM-SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, KANAMYSIN, AND ENROFLOXACIN ON LAYER CHICKEN FROM CHICKEN FARM IN PENEBEL, TABANAN, BALI
Authors: Ashley  , Besung I Nengah Kerta , Suarjana I Gusti Ketut
Published: April 2024

The use of antibiotics is still the best option to treat poultry diseases among chicken farmers. This study aims to determine the sensitivity of E. coli bacteria to the antibiotics trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, kanamycin, and enrofloxacin in laying hens in Penebel District, Tabanan Regency, of various ages. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) by comparing the inhibition zones formed in the germ sensitivity test of each treatment. There were three treatments, namely germ isolates from laying hens aged 1 week, 30 weeks and over 40 weeks. Each treatment used 12 samples. The results of the sensitivity test using the Kirby-Bauer method of 36 E. coli isolates showed that the sensitivity to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and kanamycin at all ages was 100%, while to enrofloxacin, the sensitivity of 1 week old chickens was 100%, 30 weeks old was 50%, and aged over 40 weeks is 83% (17% intermediate). There was a significant difference between the sensitivity of E. coli to trimethoprim-sulfametazole and enrofloxacin in 1 week and 30 week old chickens, while the sensitivity to kanamycin was not significantly different. Treatment of colibacilosis in laying hens can still be given kanamycin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, the antibiotic enrofloxacin cannot be given to laying hens aged 30 weeksin Penebel District. It is necessary to carry out regular sensitivity tests as a basis for treating disease cases, followed by research on the link between resistance genes to several antibiotics.
HISTOPATHOLOGY OF WHITE RAT SPLEEN INDUCED BY THE APPLICATION OF MIMOSIN FROM LEUCAENA LEAF SIMPLISIA
Authors: Luh Gede Tasya Pradnya Prastistha  , Berata I Ketut , Dharmawan Nyoman Sadra , Susari Ni Nyoman Werdi , Setiasih Ni Luh Eka , Sudimartini Luh Made
Published: April 2024

The Leucaena leucocephala is often used as an alternative feed for cattle. However, the utilization of leucaena leaves as cattle feed needs to be restricted because leucaena contains an anti-nutritional substance called mimosine. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mimosine exposure from the leucaena plant on the spleen of white rats. The research used twenty male Wistar strain white rats aged 2 months weighing 300–350 grams, with spleen tissue as the sample. The treatment was divided into four different groups, including a negative control group, a positive control group given standard mimosine, and two groups exposed to leucaena leaf simplisia at different doses for 14 days via gavage. On the 15th day, the rats were euthanized for spleen extraction to prepare histopathological slides stained with hematoxylin-eosin. The results of histopathological examination, including congestion, bleeding, and inflammation, were analyzed using non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. Oral administration of mimosine from leucaena leaf simplisia to the spleen of white rats showed histopathological changes such as congestion, bleeding, and inflammation. The Kruskal-Wallis test revealed significant changes in congestion, bleeding, and inflammation. The Mann-Whitney test between rats given mimosine from leucaena leaf simplisia at doses of 50 mg/head/day and 150 mg/head/day showed a significant effect on inflammatory histopathological changes. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that there were histopathological changes, including congestion, bleeding, and inflammation due to mimosine administration from leucaena leaf simplisia compared to controls, and there was an influence of different doses of mimosine from leucaena leaf simplisia between doses of 50 mg/head/day and 150 mg/head/day, especially on inflammatory lesions. It is recommended for future research to further investigate the administration of mimosine from leucaena leaf simplisia over a longer period with larger doses.
HISTOMORPHOMETRIC FEATURES DAN PERCENTAGE OF NEUTROPHILS AND BASOPHILS IN BALI CATTLE BASED ON CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM
Authors: Benedicta Angela Ivanka , Suwiti Ni Ketut , Ni Nyoman Werdi Susari  , Setiasih Ni Luh Eka , Suatha I Ketut , Kendran Anak Agung Sagung
Published: April 2024

The Bali cattle rearing system in Bali is generally carried out using a conventional system. Conventional rearing is characterized by raising livestock on an area of land with food sources originating from the environment, so that the health of Bali cattle receives less attention. This maintenance method affects the body's resistance, one of the indicators is white blood cells. This study aims to determine the histology, morphometry and white blood cell count of neutrophils and basophils in Bali cattle based on conventional system. This research used samples in the form of blood from 30 Bali cattles, located in Bulian Village, Kubutambahan District, Buleleng Regency. Blood smears were fixed and stained using MDT IndoReagen®. Morphometric measurements of neutrophil and basophil white blood cells using the EP View application with 1000x magnification. Counting the number of neutrophils and basophils is done by counting from the edge of the field to the next edge, up to 100 leukocyte cells. The results showed that neutrophils have light pink, thin granular cytoplasm and have a segmented nucleus of 3-6 dark purple lobes with an average diameter of 5.79±0.57 µm. Basophils have purple granular cytoplasm and have a dark purple nucleus that is multi-segmented (polymorphonuclear) with an average diameter of 6.53±0.78 µm. The histological structure of neutrophils and basophils in Bali cattle based on conventional system is similar to neutrophils in other ruminants. The total number of neutrophil white blood cells was 14% and basophils was 8%. Further research needs to be done regarding health status by looking at other indicators such as the presence of white blood cells, eosinophils, lymphocytes and monocytes in Bali cattle based on conventional systems.
IMPLEMENTATION OF ANIMAL WELFARE ON PIG FARMS IN SEBATU AND TARO VILLAGE, TEGALLALANG DISTRICT, GIANYAR BALI
Authors: Dewi Ni Putu Juni Ratna , Agustina Kadek Karang , Mufa Romy Muhammad Dary
Published: April 2024

The increasing demand for pork has led some farmers to allegedly ignore animal welfare principles, focusing more on achieving high production targets. The purpose of this study was to determine the application of animal welfare standards on pig farms in Sebatu and Taro Village, and see the differences between the two villages. The method used was a survey of farmers, namely 25 farmers in each of the two villages. The data obtained were analysed descriptively and comparatively. The results showed that pig farmers in Sebatu and Taro villages have implemented animal welfare very well 54% and 46%. Comparative analysis found no difference in the application of animal welfare between the sampling villages. It can be concluded that the principles of animal welfare have been fulfilled for pigs in Sebatu and Taro Village. It is recommended that farmers reduce the use of battery cages, and provide enrichment facilities for pigs to express their natural habits.
Unveiling Potentials and Overcoming Obstacles: Exploring the Feasibility of Green-Hybrid Conference Management Post-Covid-19 in Bali
Authors: Tirtawati Diah Permana , Sunarta I Nyoman , Mananda I Gusti Putu Bagus Sasrawan , Wiranatha Agung Suryawan
Published: April 2024

Over the past four decades, Bali has emerged as a leading MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) tourism destination. This study examines the feasibility of organizing green-hybrid conferences in Bali post Covid-19, focusing on identifying key potentials and obstacles for effective management. Employing qualitative methods, utilizing interviews and document analysis, the research assesses infrastructure, human resources, and logistical aspects relevant to hosting such conferences. Bali demonstrates adequate infrastructure and human resources but encounters challenges like technological limitations and logistical dependence. These findings shed light on the complexities of implementing green-hybrid conference management post-pandemic. The study’s limitation lies in its focuses solely on Bali, thus potentially limiting generalizability. Nonetheless, it emphasizes collaborative stakeholder efforts and sustainable practices integration in conference management. It highlights the importance of investing in technology and local capacity building to improve feasibility. Future research could explore other destinations’ experiences regarding long term economic and environmental impacts of green-hybrid conference initiatives.
Desire to Revisit: Memorable Experiences Drive Domestic Tourists to Return to Bali
Authors: Listiani Wanda , E.M. Ningdyah Anrilia , Juju Rohaeni Ai
Published: April 2024

This research aims to validate the memorable experiences of domestic tourists during their travels in Bali. The significance of this topic lies in the absence of studies on the post-pandemic memorable experiences of domestic tourists in Bali. The natural beauty and cultural arts, interactions with the local community and fellow tourists, as well as culinary and gastronomic experiences, are factors contributing to these memorable experiences, serving as primary reasons for domestic tourists to return to Bali. The research used a quantitative approach, involving a survey of 68 members of the academic community from Indonesian universities. The research suggests that the perceived excellence of tourism services in Bali positively influences tourists' likelihood of returning to the destination. Positive experiences in places like Pandawa, Ubud, Uluwatu, and Nusa Penida influence tourists' tendency to return to Bali. The research adds to the existing body of literature on memorable experiences of domestic tourists in Bali and highlights the need for sustainable gastronomic maps, halal, and vegan food options for tourists.
Balinese Endek Woven in the Framework of Indonesian Diplomacy at the G20 Summit
Authors: Kumala Dewi Putu Ratih
Published: April 2024

This research aims at examining the implications of culture in international relations with regard to the contemporary political economy by analyzing Indonesian strategies in introducing the Balinese Endek woven creative industry at the 2022 G20 Summit. In this context, cultural diplomacy theory, which includes the concept of soft power, and the creative economy was adopted. Primary data was obtained through interviews conducted with representatives from the Department of Culture of Bali Province, as well as artisans specializing in the craft of Catri Endek woven using qualitative methods. Meanwhile, secondary data was collected through related literature and official government websites. The appearance of Balinese Endek woven at the G20 Summit could be studied through three paradigms, namely social, political, and economic dimensions. The socio-political paradigm of national interests was supported by soft power by introducing Balinese Endek woven as part of Indonesian culture by targeting the public. From an economic perspective, cooperation and the Indonesian economy could be increased.
PREMIX SUPPLEMENTATION IN FEED ON THE REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF LANDRACE CROSSINGS WITH DUROC
Authors: N. S. Yosua , SUMARDANI N. L. G. , SUMADI I. K.
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine the increase in reproductive performance of Landrace and Duroc cross sows given additional premix feed. This research was carried out in Br. Belong, Taro Kaja Village, Tegalalang District, Gianyar Regency, Bali Province. The crossbreed pigs used are Landrace and Duroc, 2-3 years old, or sows who have given birth 2-3 times. The experimental design used in this research was a completely Randomized Design (CRD) which consisted of 3 treatments, namely T0 feed without premix, T1 feed with premix and given to sows starting at 2 month of gestation, and T2 feed with premix and given to sows starting at 3 months of gestation. The average gestation period for the sow is 114 days and the premix dose is 1 kg/ 200 kg of feed. The results showed that the lit- ter size, birth weight, weaning weight, number of piglets weaned, and age at weaning showed significantly different results (P<0.05) in each treatment. Meanwhile, after weaning the sows re-mated, the results were not significantly different (P>0.05). The sow’s ability to maintain the litter size until weaning is very dependent on the quality of the feed given to the gestation of sow, especially feed that supports the sow’s milk production. From the results of this research, it can be concluded that giving premix to sows at 2-3 months of gestation (T2 and T3) can improve the reproduction performance of sows.
Study of the Effect of the Surfactant Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) on the Coagulation of Aged Microplastic
Authors: Teran Francisco Javier Cuba , Morais Vinícius Paes Corrêa de , Costa Jordana Fernandes , Cuba Renata Medici Frayne
Published: April 2024

Objective: Evaluate the effect of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) surfactant on the coagulation of aged microplastic.
 
Theoretical Framework: Chemical coagulation is one of the steps adopted in water treatment that can help remove microplastics. During coagulation, suspended particles agglomerate, increasing the efficiency of removing these particles in the sedimentation stage. However, when coagulation occurs in the presence of surfactants, evidence points to deficits in removal capacity.
 
Method: Using Jar Test tests, the optimal parameters for microplastic removal were determined with aluminum sulfate as a coagulating agent in the presence and absence of the surfactant linear alkyl benzene sulfonate (LAS). The LAS concentrations studied were in the range of 20 mg/L to 300 mg/L. Microplastic removal efficiency was evaluated by measuring turbidity.
 
Results and Discussions: The combination of pH and coagulant concentration values that best suited the system were 5.0 and 4.25 mg/L, respectively. Due to the addition of surfactants, a decrease in removal efficiency was observed, with an average value ranging from 94.79% to 76.50% due to the interaction of polyethylene spheres with the surfactant.
 
Research Implications: As explained, due to the coexistence of microplastics and surfactants in the aqueous environment, studies that describe chemical coagulation under these conditions have great value for optimizing treatment systems and technologies.
 
Research Originality/Value: The use of aged microplastics aims to approximate their natural occurrence.
Leather Tanning Sludge in Cement Mortar: Sustainable Valorisation
Authors: Martins Ramiro José Espinheira , Cabral Rafaela Mulinari , Pietrobelli Juliana Martins Teixeira Abreu
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the valorisation of sludge from Leather Tannery Wastewater Treatment Plants (LTWWTP) by incorporating it into cement mortars.
 
Theoretical framework: The substantial quantity of waste generated by industries coupled with the scarcity of natural resources calls for the analysis, development, and implementation of treatment methods to recover and reuse materials, thereby minimising the environmental impact of waste disposal. The leather tanning industry, a significant polluter due to its use of hazardous and heavy materials, requires sustainable solutions for waste management. One promising approach is the incorporation of waste into cementitious matrices.
 
Method: Three scenarios were examined: low-moisture sludge, ash obtained via incineration, and wet oxidation. Test specimens were prepared with varying proportions of cement replacement (0, 3, 5, 7, and 10%), and their flexural and compressive strengths were evaluated. Additionally, chemical analyses were conducted to assess solubility.
 
Results and Conclusion: The results indicate that sludge can be used in small proportions without compromising the mechanical strength of the mortar. Substituting 10% cement with ash using the INC-2 incineration method improved mortar quality, exhibiting a higher compressive strength of 41 MPa and minimal water absorption (3.28%).
 
Research implications: Drawing from these promising findings, it can be confidently asserted that utilising WWTP sludge in mortar is a practical, eco-conscious solution for civil construction. Furthermore, it is a pivotal step towards addressing the challenge of hazardous sludge disposal.
 
Originality/value: The findings from this research will contribute to sustainable waste management practices and pave the way for responsible and eco-friendly utilisation of industrial waste in cementitious materials, thus minimising environmental burdens.
Academic Literacy in University Students
Authors: Mohamed-Amar Rachida , Mohamed-Amar Horía
Published: April 2024

Objective: The aim of this research is to explore the academic literacy of university students, evaluated as a construct composed of five dimensions: academic writing and discursive genres, stages and steps in academic writing, sources of information used, digital literacy, and the use of digital platforms for collecting academic works.
 
Theoretical Framework: This section presents the main concepts and academic literature that support the research, providing a solid foundation to understand the context of the study.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research is quantitative in nature, with a cross-sectional design, and exploratory and descriptive scope. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire composed of five dimensions, in order to cover all aspects inherent to academic literacy.
 
Results and Discussion: The study on academic writing in university students reveals significant deficiencies in essential practices and skills. A high percentage of students infrequently engage in writing academic texts and self-assess as deficient in essay writing, which suggests a lack of confidence and critical ability. Moreover, most do not follow proper planning or drafting processes in their work and tend to opt for less rigorous information sources like Google, instead of specialized academic databases. These findings indicate an urgent need to reinforce the teaching of academic writing and digital literacy, with a focus on improving argument structuring and critical evaluation of sources to prepare students for future academic and professional challenges.
 
Originality/Value: This study provides a critical perspective on the effectiveness of academic writing practices in higher education, identifying key areas for improvement of essential skills and digital literacy among university students.
Violencia de Obregón desde los lentes revisionistas de los estudios del género
Authors: Cifuentes Acevedo Daniela
Published: April 2024

Violencia (1962) by Alejandro Obregón is a milestone in the history of art in Colombia. It is regarded as an artwork that found a way to symbolize the violence suffered throughout Colombia’s territory and history through modernist tropes. The fusion of body-woman with territory-mountain has been analyzed as a formal strategy to solve the need for a non-literal image of war, but this iconic work has not yet been problematized from the perspective of gender studies. Body politics, studies on the male gaze, and ecofeminism provide the theoretical apparatus that will allow me to argue that Obregón’s painting poses a simultaneous process of territorialization of the body and feminization of the territory, where both body-woman and territory-nature are represented with analogous passive traits.
La mujer negra en la imagen fotográfica caribeña. Relatos interseccionales entre raza y género
Authors: Valladares Más Flavia
Published: April 2024

This article examines the evolution of the representation of Black women in the Caribbean photographic universe, establishing two significant moments: the foundation of the figure of the “Black woman” as a sign in nineteenth-century photography and the shift in paradigm in the work of contemporary Caribbean artists, with an emphasis on the photographic works of Renée Cox, from Jamaica, and María Magdalena Campos and Susana Pilar Delahante, both from Cuba. Some arguments from decolonial feminism, in the voice of María Lugones, are taken as theoretical sources, with an emphasis on the intersectionality between race and gender as an interpretative key to assess the evolution of the sign “Black woman” in Caribbean photography.
Agrarian Reforms, Modes of Production and Farm Bills 2020 in Punjab
Authors: Kaur Simranjeet
Published: April 2024

In the light of historical developments and the nature of Punjab’s agrarian milieu, this paper examines the latest agrarian intervention proposed by the State- ’Farm Bills 2020’. The paper begins with an analysis current mode of production in Punjab by investigating factors like institutional credit market, land prices, accumulation of capital, input-output ratio, commodification, commercialization, labor functions, and technological modernity. This is followed by a discussion on the historical background of agrarian reforms in Punjab. This discussion attempts to identify causes of proliferation and impacts of Arhtiya class of Intermediaries.

In this way, the present paper seeks to study the nature of the intervention purported by the Farm Bills in terms of its interaction with the transforming social contradictions, and possible implications on the socio-economic framework, rural sociology, and existing agrarian relations in Punjab.
Retrieving meaningful information from detrital zircon in Palaeoproterozoic sedimentary rocks: Provenance, timing of deposition, metamorphism and alteration of zircon in sandstones of the Pretoria Group in the Transvaal Basin, South Africa
Authors: Andersen T. , Elburg M.A. , Kristoffersen M. , de Kock M.
Published: April 2024

The Palaeoproterozoic sandstones and quartzites of the Pretoria Group (Transvaal Supergroup) in the Transvaal Basin of South Africa are important markers for regional correlations and dating of events of global importance (e.g., the Great Oxidation Event). The succession has few independent age markers, and much of the discussion about the time of deposition and the source of material of these rocks has been based on data from detrital zircon suites.

The clastic sedimentary rocks of the Pretoria Group contain detrital zircon grains ranging from the Mesoarchaean to ages that are near-contemporaneous to, and even younger than the overlying and crosscutting igneous rocks of the Bushveld Complex. We show that the U-Pb age and Lu-Hf isotope distributions of the detrital zircon population in the Pretoria Group are the result of three different types of processes, acting successively: (1) Crystallisation in the igneous or metamorphic protosource rock (i.e., the rock where the zircon originally crystallised), (2) Metamorphic and hydrothermal resetting of the U-Pb chronometer induced by emplacement and crystallisation of the 2 055 Ma Bushveld Complex, and (3) Late, low-temperature processes (e.g., weathering).

Critical age markers of maximum ages of deposition obtained after excluding effects of (2) and (3) are the 2 200 Ma Magaliesberg Formation (outside of the Bushveld aureole) and the 2 080 to 2 100 Ma Lakenvalei Formation. The Leeuwpoort Formation is a worst-case example, containing both young (<2 200 Ma) unmodified detrital zircon and hydrothermally altered zircon in the same age range. The two can only be distinguished from trace element analyses.

Age distributions of Archaean and early Palaeoproterozoic zircon age fractions overlap with detrital zircon age suites in lower (i.e., pre-Timeball Hill Formation) parts of the Transvaal Supergroup, suggesting recycling within the basin or from the basin margin. Overlaps in 2 200 to 2 350 Ma zircon ages with those of volcanogenic zircon in the Timeball Hill Formation again suggest recycling. The origin of 2 080 to 2 150 Ma zircon is uncertain, but neither poorly constrained sources in the Kaapvaal Craton (e.g., Okwa Basement Complex) nor recycling of volcanogenic material from post-Magaliesberg formations can be ruled out.
Pangamelan: reciclar sartenes para una música colectiva y sostenible
Authors:   Universitat de Barcelona (España), Ruiz i Carulla Martí , Teixidó Simó Enric ,   Universitat de Barcelona (España)
Published: April 2024

The artistic and educational project of Pangamelan.org raises the process of building musical instruments based on the recycling of disused frying pans and with affordable and low- cost technical requirements. It is inspired by the Indonesian musical tradition of Gamelan, and implements its logic of group performance with a new set of instruments, made with pans recovered from recycling centers or contributed by the participants in the workshops, bringing us closer to Indonesian sonorities: The pans they can sound like bells or gongs, the handles become drumsticks and hammers; the supporting structures are built by recycling old furniture and fabrics. During the construction and sound design, notions about acoustic physics, hearing awareness, non-Western musical tonalities and scales are introduced, and in the musical practice phase, the dynamics of group interpretation, techniques and rhythms are introduced in counterpoint according to the Balinese tradition, to the creation of new musical forms typical of each group.
PENGAPLIKASIAN METODE QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix) DALAM STRATEGI PEMASARAN UMKM ( Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah ) PABRIK TAHU 2 SAUDARA DI BANJARSARI KAB. CIAMIS
Authors: Morreira Meisnandi , Hilman Maman , Aristriyana Eky
Published: April 2024

Pendapatan UMKM pabrik tahu pada bulan Oktober 2019 sampai bulan Januari 2021, mengalami penurunan penjualan dan tidak memenuhi target yang sudah ditentukan. Guna meningkatkan pendapatan UMKM pabrik tahu harus merancang strategi pemasaran berdasarkan beberapa faktor yaitu kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang dan ancaman terhadap kegiatan usaha. Analisis SWOT digunakan untuk mendapatkan alternatif strategi dari faktor internal dan eksternal. Data dan informasi penelitian terdiri dari data primer dan sekunder, alat analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah matriks IFE (Internal Factor Evaluation), matriks EFE (External Factor Evaluation), matriks IE (Internal-External), matriks SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threats) dan QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix). Matriks SWOT menghasilkan 12 alternatif strategi pemasaran yang dapat diimplementasikan. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan QSPM dari 12 alternatif strategi terdapat tiga alternatif strategi yang diprioritaskan yaitu alternatif pertama melakukan penjualan dan memasarkan produk secara online seperti melalui facebook dan whatsapp, alternatif kedua menjaga konsistensi produk agar dikenali masyarakat atau konsumen dan alternatif ketiga mempertahankan harga dan cita rasa yang baik untuk bersaing dengan para pesaing baru.
IDENTIFIKASI RESIKO KECELAKAAN KERJA PADA HOME INDUSTRI PEMBUATAN KERIPIK PISANG DENGAN METODE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT (HIRA) DI CISAGA KOTA CIAMIS
Authors: Alamsyah Ramadhan , Kusuma Ningrat Nugraha , Hilman Maman
Published: April 2024

Penyebab dasar terjadinya kecelakaan kerja adalah tidak adanya manajemen yang baik untuk menangani risiko-risiko bahaya kerja. Manajemen risiko keselamatan kerja merupakan suatu upaya untuk mengatasi masalah, dimana manajemen risiko merupakan upaya pengelolaan dalam upaya mencegah risiko yang dapat terjadi. Pemilihan Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) merupakan salah satu teknik untuk mengidentifikasi risiko sebelum risiko tersebut terjadi pada suatu kegiatan yang berjalan. HIRA dapat digunakan untuk menghilangkan atau mencegah bahaya terhadap keselamatan dan kesehatan ditempat kerja, membuat metode kerja yang lebih efektif.
Uma análise do choque cardiogênico
Authors: Rodrigues Gabriel Michelini , Badaró Cláudio Barros , Ferreira Rian Magro , Siqueira Emílio Conceição de
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Analisar as características do Choque Cardiogênico (CC). Revisão bibliográfica: O CC é causado por comprometimento grave do desempenho do miocárdio que resulta em débito cardíaco diminuído, hipoperfusão de órgãos-alvo e hipóxia.  Clinicamente, isso se apresenta como hipotensão refratária à ressuscitação volêmica com características de hipoperfusão de órgão-alvo que requer intervenção farmacológica ou mecânica. A etiologia mais comum do CC é a isquemia miocárdica aguda, mas outras etiologias abrangem cardiomiopatia terminal, miocardite, tamponamento cardíaco, doença cardíaca valvular grave e arritmias. A mortalidade por choque cardiogênico permanece elevada, variando de 40 a 67% entre os casos mais graves. Considerações finais: O choque cardiogênico é uma condição grave e potencialmente falta em que há falência do miocárdio que se torna incapaz de suprir as necessidades metabólicas, levando a disfunção de múltiplos órgãos. Seu manejo perpassa pelo reconhecimento com a rápida realização da ecocardiografia e medição de marcadores como lactato além do controle da hipertermia, sedação, correção de distúrbios e melhora da bomba cardíaca com a utilização de drogas inotrópicas, vasopressores e vasodilatadores.
Associações entre a alimentação e o risco de câncer colorretal
Authors: Ribeiro Suzypaula de Lima , Santos Millena Stella Corrêa dos , Oliveira Brenner Martins de , Morais Ana Julia Araújo de , Passos Xisto Sena , Araújo Caroline Castro de
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Discutir a relação entre a alimentação e o câncer colorretal. Métodos: Revisão integrativa da literatura sobre a associação entre alimentação e câncer colorretal (CCR). Foram selecionados 38 artigos nos últimos cinco anos a partir das bases de dados PubMed e BVS. Foram incluídos estudos do tipo experimental, ensaios clínicos, caso-controle e coorte. Resultados: Essa pesquisa evidenciou a relação entre de CCR e a dieta habitual de indivíduos. O excesso de carnes vermelhas e processadas foi associado ao aumento do risco da neoplasia, enquanto dietas ricas em vegetais mostraram efeitos protetores. A microbiota intestinal desempenhou um papel importante no desenvolvimento da doença, e esta, sofre a influência significativa da dieta. Probióticos como Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 exibe potencial preventivo nesta neoplasia, devido aos seus efeitos antioxidantes e anti-inflamatórios, fortalecendo o microbioma. Os miRNAs, como o miR-144, são essenciais na regulação do metabolismo em pacientes com CCR, afetando o gene mTOR e destaca a importância da dieta na redução do risco do tumor. Considerações finais: O consumo excessivo de carne vermelha e de alimentos ultraprocessados contribui para alterações da microbiota intestinal e um maior risco de CCR.
Análise da hemorragia pós-parto
Authors: Vieira Raquel Penso Furtado , Oliveira Gustavo da Silva , Teixeira Paola Pereira , Andrade Lívia Maria Calazans de , Alves Jacqueline Sanae Okasaki Padella , Siqueira Emílio Conceição de
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Analisar as características da hemorragia pós-parto (HPP). Revisão bibliográfica: A HPP é definida como perda de sangue cumulativa de> 1.000 mL (independentemente da via de parto) ou perda de sangue acompanhada por sinais ou sintomas de hipovolemia dentro de 24 horas após processo de nascimento. Esta é responsável por 8% das mortes maternas nas regiões desenvolvidas do mundo e por 20% nas regiões em desenvolvimento. As principais causas de HPP são categorizadas pelos quatro T’s: tônus, trauma, tecido, trombina com atonia uterina subjacente à maioria dos casos. Considerações finais: A HPP ainda é a principal causa evitável de doença e morte materna em todo mundo. Nesse contexto, sua prevenção perpassa pela identificação de fatores de risco, pré-natal adequado e no parto a administração intramuscular de 10 unidades de ocitocina imediatamente após o nascimento e o manejo de forma ativa do terceiro estágio. Seu tratamento é multidisciplinar com a avaliação da perda sanguínea materna como um dos principais pilares. O manejo conservador é feito com reanimação, transfusão de sangue e administração de medicamentos uterotônicos, como ocitocina e prostaglandina, compressão uterina e tamponamento com balão intrauterino.
Análise dos efeitos da exposição do feto ao cigarro eletrônico na gravidez
Authors: Braga Paula Ferreira , Silva Laís Gonçalves , Lopes Jeyson Césary , Silva Juliana Lilis da , Amâncio Natália de Fátima Gonçalves
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Encontrar na literatura científica os efeitos da exposição do feto em desenvolvimento ao cigarro eletrônico (CE). Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, com artigos em Português e Inglês, publicados nos últimos cinco anos (2019 a 2023), essa pesquisa foi realizada em agosto e setembro de 2023, utilizou os descritores: Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, pregnancy, fetus, cigarros eletrônicos, vaping, gravidez, combinando operadores booleanos “and” e “or”, com busca nas bases de dados: Google Scholar; Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), National Library of Medicine (PubMed) e EBSCOhost. Resultados: Foram selecionados 20 artigos que obedeceram aos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, foi possível encontrar diversas associações do uso de vaping, durante e após a gravidez, a efeitos prejudiciais ao feto. Há consequências pulmonares, neurológicas, comportamentais, vasculares materno-fetal, expressão gênica, inflamatórias, metabólicas e hepáticas. Também há repercussões antropométricas, prematuridade, aborto e redução do aleitamento materno. Considerações finais: Esses achados provam o poder de disfunção dessa substância ao concepto, logo, é preciso desestimular seu consumo, principalmente durante e após a gestação. Esse artigo contribui para o conhecimento científico, ao sintetizar pesquisas atuais sobre vaping, assim, mais estudos dessa temática são essenciais para melhor elucidação sobre seus malefícios ao feto e ao recém-nascido.