bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Could Bisphenol-A have a role in the etiology of neural tube defects?
Authors: Yenigül Nefise , Bektaş Nisa Aytaç , pakay Kaan , Dinçgez Burcu , Bilgin Elif Yuce , Budak Yasemin , ustunyurt emin
Published: April 2023

Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate BPA levels in the maternal serum and amniotic fluid of patients diagnosed with NTD. In addition, we wanted to investigate the relationship between neurodevelopmental defects, such as neural tube defects (NTD), and BPA levels.
Study design: The study consisted of 92 patients between the ages of 18-45 who had an amniocentesis at 15-22 weeks of gestation. The patients were divided into two groups according to the indications of amniocentesis. Maternal serum samples taken during the amniocentesis procedure of all patients were delivered to the biochemistry laboratory. The BPA values between groups were compared.
Results: In cases with NTD, amniotic fluid BPA levels and maternal blood BPA levels were significantly higher than the control group.
Conclusion: Plastic, which is indispensable for modern life, may negatively affect fetal development in intrauterine life. This study says that high maternal blood BPA may be associated with NTD.
3D model of the bronchial epithelial barrier to study repeated exposure to xenobiotics: application to silver nanoparticles
Authors: Chivé Chloé , Cord Claire Mc , Sanchez-Guzman Daniel , Brookes Oliver , Joseph Prinitha , Kuen René Lai , Phan Guillaume , Baeza-Squiban Armelle , Devineau Stéphanie , Boland Sonja
Published: April 2023

The use of animals in chemical testing and hazard assessment can be reduced using New Approach Methods or NAMs. In vitro human models have been successfully developed to measure the acute toxicity of drugs and environmental pollutants. In this study, we introduce the use of 3D model of the human bronchial epithelium to assess the repeated exposure to xenobiotics. The human lung epithelial cell line Calu-3 was exposed to silver nanoparticles at the air-liquid interface every 2 to 3 days during 12 days to mimic repeated exposure to inhaled particles. The biological effects of a single versus repeated exposure to silver nanoparticles were compared to determine whether transient, decreasing or increasing cellular responses were observed when exposing non-proliferating cells multiple times to a xenobiotic. Our results showed a stronger induction of the cellular response to metal stress after repeated exposure, and a stable oxidative stress response after a single or repeated exposure. While the epithelial barrier integrity was not affected, sustained translocation of silver was observed in the basal medium after each exposure. On the apical side, the proteomic analysis of the mucus revealed changes in the secreted protein profiles associated with the epithelial immune response after multiple exposure to silver nanoparticles that were unseen after a single exposure. These results demonstrate that it is possible and necessary to take into account the adaptive response of human cells using advanced NAMs to assess the toxicity of chemicals or environmental pollutants when chronic exposure is likely to occur.
Empirical Frequency Bound Derivation Reveals Prominent Mid-Frontal Alpha Associated with Neurosensory Dysfunction in Fragile X Syndrome
Authors: Pedapati Ernest V , Sweeney John A. , Schmitt Lauren M. , Ethridge Lauren E. , Miyakoshi Makoto , Liu Rui , Smith Elizabeth , Shaffer Rebecca C. , Wu Steve W. , Gilbert Donald L. , Horn Paul S. , Erickson Craig
Published: April 2023

The FMR1 gene is inactive in Fragile X syndrome (FXS), resulting in low levels of FMRP and consequent neurochemical, synaptic, and local circuit neurophysiological alterations in the fmr1 KO mouse. In FXS patients, electrophysiological studies have demonstrated a marked reduction in global alpha activity and regional increases in gamma oscillations associated with intellectual disability and sensory hypersensitivity. Since alpha activity is associated with a thalamocortical function with widely distributed modulatory effects on neocortical excitability, insight into alpha physiology may provide insight into systems-level disease mechanisms. Herein, we took a data-driven approach to clarify the temporal and spatial properties of alpha and theta activity in participants with FXS. High-resolution resting-state EEG data were collected from participants affected by FXS (n = 65) and matched controls (n = 70). We used a multivariate technique to empirically classify neural oscillatory bands based on their coherent spatiotemporal patterns. Participants with FXS demonstrated: 1) redistribution of lower-frequency boundaries indicating a “slower” dominant alpha rhythm, 2) an anteriorization of alpha frequency activity, and 3) a correlation of increased individualized alpha power measurements with auditory neurosensory dysfunction. These findings suggest an important role for alterations in thalamocortical physiology for the well-established neocortical hyper-excitability in FXS and, thus, a role for neural systems level disruption to cortical hyperexcitability that has been studied primarily at the local circuit level in animal models.
Tripartite Evolutionary Game in the Process of Network Attack and Defense
Authors: Chen Zigang , Fan Chaochao , Leng Tao , Chen Long , Liu Yuhong , Li Xiaoyong , Yuan Dongfeng
Published: April 2023

At present, the confrontation in cyberspace is becoming more and more fierce, and network attacks and defenses have become the main form of confrontation between parties in cyberspace. The maximum benefit can be obtained by using scientific decision-making. Traditional network attack and defense research mainly focuses on the relationship between network attackers and network defenders, but enough to explain the benefits of in the evolution of network attacks and defenses. In view of this, this paper constructs a tripartite evolutionary game model among network attackers, network defenders and government regulators, analyzes the evolutionary stability of each participant's strategy choice, discusses the influence of each element on the tripartite strategic choices, and further analyzes the stability of the equilibrium point of the tripartite evolutionary system. The research results show that (1) the timely supervision of the network by the government supervision department is conducive to enhancing the construction of network security and has strategic significance for the security of cyberspace; (2) the network defense department can obtain more effective defense measures when being attacked by the network; (3) the network defense party can analyze the strategic defense requirements that are more in line with its own benefits. Finally, we use Matlab2021a to conduct simulation analysis, verify the effectiveness of the evolutionary game model under different initial conditions, and put forward reasonable suggestions for network defenders and government regulators according to the analysis conclusions.
Dynamics of N6-methyladenosine modification during Alzheimer's disease development
Authors: Wang Yuqing , Li Xiaoyu , Yang Baozhi , Yuan Ti-Fei , Peng Bo , Rao Yanxia
Published: April 2023

N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification is a common RNA modification in the central nervous system and has been linked to various neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, little is known about the dynamic of mRNA m6A modification and m6A enzymes during the development of AD.Therefore, this study examined the expression profiles of m6A and its enzymes in the development of AD. The results showed that changes in the expression levels of m6A regulatory factors occurred in the early stages of AD, indicating the potential involvement of m6A modification in disease onset. Moreover, the analysis of mRNA m6A expression profiles using m6A-seq revealed significant differences in m6A modification between AD and control brains.The differentially methylated genes were enriched in GO and KEGG terms related to processes such as inflammation response, immune system processes. And the differently expressed genes (DEGs) are negative associated with microglia homeostasis genes and but positive for “disease-associated microglia” (DAM) associated genes, suggesting that dysregulation of mRNA m6A modification may contribute to the development of AD by affecting the function and gene expression of microglia.
Assessment of attitudes and practices influencing adherence to seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) in children >5 years of age: The case of Rural Embangweni Mzimba district, Malawi.
Authors: Salangwa Chisomo , Lusale Dunny
Published: April 2023

Background: In the Sub-Saharan region, where malaria transmission is mainly seasonal, seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is the intermittent administration of a 3-day course of anti-malarial drugs during the months of maximum malaria risk. SMC is a useful intervention for lowering the frequency of simple and severe malaria episodes in children. However, morbidity cannot be decreased without treatment adherence. This study examined SMC medication adherence to understand caregiver attitudes and behaviours throughout the 2021 SMC campaign in rural Embangweni.
Methods: This study was carried out based on information gathered through random cluster sampling during independent monitoring. Adherent levels and caregiver attitudes and behaviours were assessed using information from caregiver self-reports and taxonomically analysable data.
Results:90.7% of caregivers (N = 300) knew that the medications help prevent malaria, and at the start of the treatment period, 90.7% of children (N = 300) received their first medication delivery. However, only 67% of caregivers (N = 200) stated that HSA was present when the treatment was initiated. 90% of kids (N = 300) and 81% (N = 219) of kids at the start of the treatment phase took their medication on the second and third days, respectively. The three primary excuses caretakers cited for stopping the three-day course of medication were "forgetting," "not having time," and "the mother's absence."
Conclusion: This quick, low-cost study showed that SMC coverage and caregiver adherence to complete the entire 3-day drug course were both high. The poll also revealed that some caregivers' understanding, attitudes, and practices surrounding medication adherence during the SMC campaign might be improved. Even greater adherence might result from enhancing training for distributors, developing and supplying them with tools for interpersonal communication, and tightening oversight.
Representation of prime numbers on the complex plane
Authors: Csóka Levente
Published: April 2023

A novel representation of a quasi-periodic prime numbers on the complex plan has been investigated. We focus on some quantities characterizing the sum of centres of complex way represented prime numbers. The results indicate that prime numbers can be generated by rooting of real numbers and progression can be decomposed into periodic sequences. The main approach is to root-decompose it into prime numbers. Basically, it is applied to extract hidden periodicities in quasi periodic prime series. The periodicities were arranged in parabolic spirals to show their harmonic pattern. Numerical evidence was provided to confirm that primes can be generated by rooting.
Psychometric Properties of the Acoso Sexual en las Instituciones de Educación Superior Scale (ASIES) in an Ecuadorian Sample
Authors: Guarderas Albuja Paz , Larrea María de Lourdes , Moreta-Herrera Rodrigo , Reyes-Valenzuela Carlos , Vaca Diego , Acosta Daniela
Published: April 2023

Sexual harassment has become increasingly common in Ecuador’s higher education centers. However, due to the lack of instruments that evaluate sexual harassment, the magnitude of this phenomenon in Ecuador is unknown. This research aims to analyze the construct validity and internal consistency reliability of a sexual harassment measurement scale in higher education institutions (ASIES). The instrument analyzes 21 behaviors related to sexual harassment. The sample consisted of 4628 people. A descriptive analysis of the items, item-total correlation analysis, and both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis are performed to test the internal structure of the scale. It was found that the 4-factor model and a second-order factor presented a better fit (CFI = .99, TLI = .99, SRMR = .075, and RMSEA =.018). The results confirm the four dimensions proposed.
Light RAT-SQL: A RAT-SQL with More Abstraction and Less Embedding of Pre-existing Relations
Authors: Ndongala Nathan Manzambi
Published: April 2023

RAT-SQL is among the popular framework used in the Text-To-SQL challenges for jointly encoding the database relations and questions in a way to improve the semantic parser. In this work, we propose a light version of the RAT-SQL where we dramatically reduced the number of the preexisting relations from 55 to 7 (Light RAT-SQL-7) while preserving the same parsing accuracy. To ensure the effectiveness of our approach, we trained a Light RAT-SQL-2, (with 2 embeddings) to show that there is a statistically significant difference between RAT-SQL and Light RAT-SQL-2 while Light RAT-SQL-7 can compete with RAT-SQL. Keywords: Deep learning, Natural Language Processing, Neural Semantic Parsing, Relation Aware Transformer, RAT-SQL, Text-To-SQL, Transformer.
Revisiting the Endogeneity of Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review with Practical Solutions
Authors: Mwansa Barnabas
Published: April 2023

Adolescence is an important time for promoting health and preventing disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines an adolescent as an individual in the 10-19 years age group and usually uses the term young person to denote those between 10 and 24 years. Adolescent health encompasses changing transitions within multiple domains, including the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and intellectual. These changes have important implications for health. During this period of increasing independence, adolescents face critical choices about health-related behaviors in areas such as sexuality, physical activity, diet, and use of health care services. These behaviors affect health during adolescence and young adulthood and, in the long-term, are related to many of the leading causes of adult morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the protection and promotion of health during this life stage is of great importance and has been shown to yield benefits not only for adolescents now, but also for their future adult lives and for their future children. This paper explore two key issues underpinning adolescent health, teen pregnancy, and child marriage. Trends in early marriage and early childbearing help determine national poverty levels and economic productivity. Decisions about whether to remain in school, whether to marry, or whether to engage in sexual activity have implications for education and health. The paper argues that failure to understand the interrelationship between adolescent pregnancy and child marriage may jeopardize earlier investments in maternal and child health, erodes future quality and length of life, and escalates suffering, inequality, and social instability. Keywords: Adolescent Health, Child Marriage, Teen Pregnancy.
Secondary School Students’ Mathematics Anxiety: A Zimbabwean Perspective
Authors: Moyo Caleb
Published: April 2023

This study employed a mixed-methods technique to examine the spectrum of mathematics anxiety levels felt and expressed by Zimbabwean students studying Ordinary level mathematics. Ninety-one pupils from forms 3 and 4 (N = 91) made up the convenient sample; of them, 41 were male and 50 were female. The instrument used was the Hopko-adapted amalgamated mathematics anxiety scale (aMAS) (2003). While focus group conversations were audio recorded and transcribed to explore in-depth, social settings and learning environments that cause anxiety, the quantitative data was analysed using SPSS, version 23.0. The key categories were then thematically classified and analysed with quantitative information. To test a hypothesis based on the data, an independent samples t-test was run to see whether males and females’ anxiety levels differed by mean. The results showed that the participants experienced significant mathematics anxiety, and many situations—including parental and social pressure, instructional methods, and learning environments—reinforce math fear. Findings also show that, society exerts significant pressure on learners due to high expectations of success in mathematics. Additionally, some teachers were viewed as fuelling the anxiety through their repertoire and that classroom environments may unintentionally cause discomfort to mathematically challenge peers. Interesting suggestions were made by respondents regarding how to help people with math anxiety. The study offers a compelling case for its relevance to teacher education, research, and instructional practice. The study also recommends conducting comparative studies as one method of comprehending the issue. Keywords: Cognitive achievement, Mathematics-anxiety, Teaching-learning, Gender issues, Social phenomena.
Regenerative Therapy in Dentistry: A Review
Authors: Vishwanathaiah Satish
Published: April 2023

Despite millions of people suffering from dental caries and periodontitis to date, we don’t have effective treatments that guarantee complete restoration of the impacted tissues. The current procedures mostly help in delaying the disease progress, and hence, bringing alternative approaches for whole tooth replacement has become indispensable. Considering the scenario, regenerative medicine seems to be the novel approach, given its innovative therapeutic techniques that aid in the repair and replacement of damaged, aged, diseased, or congenitally defective tissues and organs. While we are yet to overcome various challenges, including effective ways to control the size, color, and shape of the tooth and come up with the perfect implantation sites for the jaw to enable in vitro tooth development, the ongoing research and their favorable results reveal that whole-tooth regeneration and bioengineered functional tooth are not a distant dream. Keywords: Regeneration, Regenerative therapy, Scaffolds, Tissue engineering.
Zollverein ve II. Reich: Alman Ulusal Birliğinin Kurulması ile Zollverein’in İlişkisi Üzerine Bir Analiz
Authors: MENEK İbrahim Halil
Published: April 2023

Bu çalışma, 1834 yılında Prusya Krallığı’nın öncülüğünde kurulup 1919 yılına kadar varlığını sürdüren Zollverein ile Alman ulusal birliğinin kuruluşunun ilişkisini analiz etmektedir. Konu ile ilgili Türkçe literatürde tanımlayıcı bir araştırmaya dahi rastlanmamıştır. Bu yüzden bu çalışma, konuya iki farklı görüş açısını ve uzman görüşlerini kıyaslayarak ve tarihî olayları kronolojik sırayla analiz ederek yaklaşmaktadır. Birinci görüşe göre, bazı araştırmacılar tarafından Alman ulusal birliğinin kuruluşundan bahsedilirken başta Bismarck olmak üzere, Prusya kurmaylarının askerî ve operasyonel dehası ön plana çıkarılmaktadır. Bu düşünceye göre Alman ulusal birliğinin kurulması, Prusya'nın artan gücü ile etkisini 19. yüzyılın ikinci yarısından itibaren hem siyasî hem de askerî olarak etkin bir şekilde kullanmayı başaran başta Bismarck olmak üzere Prusya kurmaylarının askerî ve siyasi hamleleri sayesinde mümkün olmuştur. Karşıt görüş ise birliğin kurulmasının ve Prusya’nın öncü bir rol üstlenmesinin temelinin Zollverein ile atıldığını ifade etmektedir. Bu fikre göre ise Zollverein, Prusya'nın diğer Alman devletleri üzerinde ekonomik liderlik kurmasını sağlamış ve zamanla siyasî liderliği elde etmesinin yolunu açmıştır. Nitel bir araştırma olarak tasarlanan çalışmada, konu ile ilgili uzmanların görüşlerine arşiv taraması yöntemiyle ulaşılmış ve bu sınırlılıklar içerisinde bir analiz yapılmıştır. Zollverein’in endüstrileşmeye katkı sağlayarak önemli bir misyon üstlendiği ancak Alman ulusal birliğinin kurulmasının ana etkenini, Prusya kurmayları tarafından uygulanan askerî, operasyonel ve politik eylemlerin teşkil ettiği bulgusuna ulaşılmıştır.
Regional Integration in Latin America: States, Markets and Organizations
Authors: GÖRGEN Ahmet
Published: April 2023

This paper is based on the research related to regional integration attempts in Latin America and their effect on the economic development of Latin American countries. Recent analyses clarify that the US’ intervention in the politics of Latin America has been the main obstacle of the regional integration process. Most importantly, political fragmentation of the countries in the region affects the success of the organizations that are formed for the regional integration. This is especially visible in the political processes of the countries such as economic crises in Argentina, political instability in Venezuela and increasing migration to the US from Latin American countries. Notable studies reveal that despite the regional integration efforts, the economic benefits to the region has been limited compared to the benefit of the global economic powers. Different from the current literature, this paper focuses on the internal dynamics of Latin American countries. In this respect, this paper investigates the effect of the regional integration attempts for the economic development of the countries in Latin America. In this regard, the rational state behaviour was found as an important element to explain in relation to the Latin American integration attempts. With a liberal intergovernmentalist perspective, this paper aims to reveal the success of regional integration attempts in Latin America with the cases of Latin American Free Trade Association (LAFTA), Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) and Andean Community (CAN). The main argument of this paper is that increasing economic cooperation and creating a reconstruction model with a financial assistance to the less developed countries in the region have led to a regional economic development in cohesion with the policies of the regional powers of Latin America.
Sharia financial in cross civilization and humanity: a study of alternative solutions to the economy
Authors: Nur Baiti Septi Vivia , Firgianti Shovia Indah , Nugraha Ahmad Lukman
Published: April 2023

This article aims to identify views on usury in various perspectives and identify problems with usury and identify solutions. Usury in various perspectives is a cause of problems in the economy, which also refers to humanitarian issues globally. Learning about solutions to eliminate usury in the economy is a study that is developing, so that this is part of the development of civilization towards an economy that is growing and developing. Islamic economics and finance is a solution to build a humanitarian and civilized economy.
Utilization of zakāt through entrepreneurship programs
Authors: Ariyani Diyah , Rahmayanti Dini
Published: April 2023

This study aims to analyze matters related to the distribution of zakat funds at the Semarang branch of Rumah Zakat through entrepreneurship programs and also things that are obstacles and drivers in the distribution of zakat. The method used in this study used qualitative research. The results of this study show that the distribution of zakat funds at Rumah Zakat Semarang is carried out productively and consumptively. And for the distribution of zakat funds at Rumah Zakat Semarang through an entrepreneurship program, it is carried out through the Senyum Mandiri program, which is community empowerment oriented towards integrated community empowerment. This empowerment is carried out in the ICD (Integrated Community Development) area as well as the scope of the village area. There are several empowerment programs, including Entrepreneurial assistance, Independent Development Center, and Productive Skills Training.
Distribuição Geográfica de Táxons da Família Myrtaceae de Ocorrência no Cerrado e Eugenia klotzschiana O.Berg
Authors: Ribeiro Charles Lima , Souza João Maurício Fernandes , Peixoto Josana de Castro
Published: April 2023

A família Myrtaceae é amplamente distribuída nos neotrópicos e apresenta expressiva abundância de espécies no Cerrado. Objetivo: Neste estudo, analisar a distribuição geográfica com base nos registros de ocorrência das espécies de Myrtaceae no Cerrado e de Eugenia klotzschiana O.Berg. Métodos: As coordenadas geográficas das espécies de ocorrência foram obtidas nas bases de dados: Reflora e SpeciesLink, que posteriormente foram inseridos no programa Diva-GIS 7.5.0. com os limites políticos, geográficos e ambientais plotados com a distribuição, os resultados foram exportados em arquivo no formato .shp e o layout final realizado no programa ArcGIS. Conclusão: Concluiu-se que a direção e sentido de distribuição e ocorrência se dão em direção a sudoeste e sul-sudoeste, com baixa distribuição potencial nas regiões Sul, Norte e Nordeste. Resultados: A zona de maior probabilidade de ocorrência se dá na mesorregião Sul de Goiás e na região Centro Norte de Mato Grosso do Sul. Centros de distribuição potencial das espécies de ocorrência no Cerrado do gênero Eugenia L. se relacionam com os de sua família botânica. Os polos de distribuição de Eugenia klotzschiana O.Berg estão muito próximos dos limites fitogeográficos de Mata Atlântica e uma tendência para o Sudeste. Conclusão: Houve uma expressiva atualização da distribuição dos táxons pesquisados da família Myrtaceae, uma vez que os dados de coletas de espécimes contendo coordenadas geográficos tem sido atualizado nos sistemas em virtude do avanço da Flora do Brasil, com o projeto de repatriação da flora brasileira. Todavia, identifica-se a necessidade de estudos de modelagem biogeográfica para ampliar a discussão dos resultados obtidos.
observatório global de patologias sociais
Authors: Maximiliano Sérgio Cenci  , Jovino Pizzi
Published: April 2023

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Parasitological Quality Evaluation of Pipe Waters in Abidjan, the Capital City of Cote D’ivoire
Authors: Clément Koffi Attoungbré , Karim Tuo , Sery Gonédélé Bi , Fiacre-Tanguy N’docho Assi , Landry N'Guessan Tiacoh , Karidja Yakoura Ouattara , Nina Amon Lydie , Béranger Ako Ako Aristide , Abo Henriette Vanga Bosson , Julien Coulibaly Kalpy , Offianan Toure André
Published: April 2023

Background:

Treatment and wastewater disposal lack in Abidjan leads to wastewater discharge in the natural environment without treatment. These waters were loaded with pathogenic microorganisms that are the causes of many diseases.

Objectives:

This study aims to assess the parasitological quality of water from pipes of Abididjan City, studying protozoa and helminths.

Methodology:

400 samples were collected in three municipalities and 19 sites. Parasites were identified using sedimentation.

Results:

Biological analyzes revealed 269 (67.2%) positive samples, with the presence of 19 taxa belonging to helminths (nematodes, trematodes) and protozoa group (amoeba, ciliates, flagellates). Protozoa are most common with a clear dominance of amoebas class followed by ciliates and flagellates. In 269 positives samples, Entamoeba coli (160 (59.48%)), Endolimax nana (112 (41.64%)), Giardia spp (71 (26.4%)), and Paramecium caudatum (66 (24.54%)) are the most common species. The spatial distribution showed that Yopougon commune was the most parasitized, followed by Abobo-Adjame.

The most parasitized sites were CHU, SEL, and AG. At the seasonal level, the dry season was where the parasite load was highest regardless of municipality and sites.

Conclusion:

The presence of these parasite groups and the diversity of parasitic taxonomic indicates faecal contamination of piped water in Abidjan city. These parasites present a potential danger for these piped waters' direct and indirect uses. Therefore, it is necessary to treat this water before any use and before it flows into surface water to avoid these parasites.
Approaching the (alternative) Economies of Festive Events: Insights from official and in‐ dependent carnivals in Nice and Viareggi
Authors: Salzbrunn Monika
Published: April 2023

Festive events have always been embedded in local, regional and/or translocal economies, based on capitalist, but also alternative models and modes of exchange. Hence, the economies of festive events require analysis at different levels: 1. The global, local and micro-local economic and political context of their preparation, realization and impact; 2. The individual and collective exchange relations between the main actors, participants and spectators and their personal and institutional attitudes towards the economic models. Following a presentation of conceptual and theoretical reflections on the economies of festive events, I will outline the empirical insights gained in the framework of the European Research Council (ERC) funded ARTIVISM project. This project explores various artistic forms of political expression, including performances, festive events, carnivals and carnivalesque forms of demonstration, applying multi-sensory and audiovisual ethnography to various field sites in France, Italy, Cameroon and California. Starting from a historical perspective, this paper focuses on the (alternative) economy of official and independent carnivals in Viareggio and Nice, as well as their translocal connections.
Black Women in Resistance: a study of two writers of the Harlem Renaissance
Authors: Kefi Meriem
Published: April 2023

Art and literature are often described as weapons in the fight for Civil Rights as well as social equality. In a context of racial and gender discrimination, African-American artists have combined creativity with activism and fought for their talent and humanity to be recognized. As a result, a great number of novels, poems or autobiographies aimed to represent the history of the dispersed Blacks of Africa all over the New World. The creation of an authentic black voice and the establishment of a proper literature represent a huge step in African-American history. Indeed, with the increase in AfricanAmerican art production, a new literary tradition that illustrated the way out of slavery was born: The Black literary tradition. Although Black literature had existed since the 18 th century, the beginning of the 20 th century was the most fruitful in terms of black art production.
YENİLİKÇİ ÇALIŞMA DAVRANIŞI ÖLÇEĞİNİN TÜRK KÜLTÜRÜNE UYARLAMA ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: Tura Belgin , Akbaşlı Sait
Published: April 2023

Bu çalışma, Dorenbosch, Engen & Verhagen (2005) tarafından geliştirilen Yenilikçi Çalışma Davranışı Ölçeği’nin (Innovative Work Behaviour Scale) Türk diline ve kültürüne uyarlanması ve bu doğrultuda geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizlerinin gerçekleştirilmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yenilikçi Çalışma Davranışı ölçeğinin uyarlanmasında ilk aşama olarak dilsel eşdeğerlik çalışması yapılmıştır. Bu amaçla öncelikle ölçeğin Türkçeye çeviri işlemi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çevirinin tamamlanmasından sonra geri çeviri işlemi yapılmıştır. Dilsel eşdeğerlik çalışması tamamlanan ölçeğin geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizleri yapılmıştır. Bu doğrultuda ölçek, 2020-2021 eğitim öğretim yılın bahar döneminde Ankara ili Sincan İlçe Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü’ne bağlı kamu ortaokulu ve imam hatip ortaokullarında görevli 328 öğretmene uygulanmıştır. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonuçları, üç boyutlu ölçeğin faktör yapısının iyi bir uyum gösterdiğini ve madde analizi sonuçları da tüm maddelerin ayırıcılığının oldukça yüksek olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Ölçeğin Cronbach Alpha Katsayısı ise .953 olarak belirlenmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen analizler sonucunda öğretmenlerin görüşlerine dayalı olarak yenilikçi çalışma davranışlarını ölçme amacı doğrultusunda uyarlanan bu ölçek, geçerlik ve güvenirliğe sahip bir ölçme aracı olarak değerlendirilmiştir.
THE EFFECT OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK TYPES ON L2 WRITING ACHIEVEMENT AND EFL LEARNERS’ VIEWS ON THESE FEEDBACK TYPES
Authors: Gümüş Hüsnü
Published: April 2023

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of direct and indirect corrective feedback types on a group of EFL learners’ writing achievement. It also aimed at investigating their views on these feedback types. The participants of the present study included 40 preparatory school students studying English at a state university in Turkey. The writing instructor, also the researcher of the current study, provided the participants with both direct and indirect corrective written feedback types which were investigated in this study. The study adopted a pretest - posttest design to measure the effects of direct and indirect CF types. The overall findings of the current study revealed that the participants who were provided with direct corrective feedback attained higher test scores compared to the indirect corrective feedback group participants. The participants also mentioned a number of benefits for the feedback types they received during their writing courses.
BEDEN EĞİTİMİ VE SPOR ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN SPORDA İNSAN HAKLARINA YÖNELİK TUTUMLARI
Authors: Doğar Yahya , Çalı Oğuzhan
Published: April 2023

Araştırmada beden eğitimi ve spor öğretmenlerinin sporda insan haklarına karşı tutumlarını incelemek amaçlanmıştır. Tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmaya 404 beden eğitimi ve spor öğretmeni katılmıştır. Öğretmenlere araştırmacıların oluşturduğu sosyo demografik bilgi formu ve Sadık (2014) tarafından geliştirilen Sporda İnsan Hakları Tutum ölçeği uygulanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde, t testi, F testi ve Mann Whitneyy U testi kullanılmıştır. Bulgulara göre; Beden eğitimi ve spor öğretmenlerinin sporda insan haklarına yönelik tutumlarında cinsiyet, yaş, görev yılı ve medeni durum değişkenlerine göre farklılık olmadığı görülmüştür. Eğitim durumuna göre, doktora eğitimi alan beden eğitimi ve spor öğretmenlerinin, lisans ve yüksek lisans eğitimi alanlara göre tutumlarının daha yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca İnsan haklarına yönelik eğitim alan beden eğitimi ve spor öğretmenlerinin, almayanlara göre sosyal haklar alt boyutunda daha yüksek puana sahip oldukları görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak beden eğitimi ve spor öğretmenlerinin sporda insan haklarına yönelik tutumlarının geliştirilmesinde konu ile ilgili kurs ve eğitim almalarının gerekli ve önemli olduğu görülmektedir.
The Effect of Using Papaya and Watermelon Juice as a Non-Synthetic Buffer on the Quality of Kacang Goat's (Capra Hircus) Liquid Semen During Cold Storage at 5oC
Authors: Salim Muhammad Ade , Nursjafani Nursjafani
Published: April 2023

This study examines the role of non-synthetic buffers from watermelon and papaya juice added to coconut water diluent on the liquid semen quality of Kacang goats during cold storage at 5oC for three months. An experimental method was used in which semen from a 2.5-year-old male was collected twice a week using an artificial vagina. The primary ingredients include young coconut water, Viridis, watermelon, papaya, NaHCO3, and Egg Yolk (KT). Furthermore, the observed variables were individual motility, viability, and abnormality. This study used a Randomized Block Design (RAK)) with 3 treatments and 10 replications, namely P0: Coconut Water + NaHCO3 + 10% KT, P1: Coconut Water + Watermelon Juice + 10% KT, and P2: Coconut Water + Papaya Juice + 10% KT. The data were analyzed using Variety Analysis. The results showed the treatment had a significant effect (P<0.01) on individual motility at all storage times, with the best motility up to 120 storage minutes with 61.00±3.16% at P1. Furthermore, the treatment had a significant effect (P<0.01) on viability at all storage times. The best treatment was P0 (72.24±5.28%), and the lowest was P2 (1.40±0.84%), with a shelf life of 120 minutes. The treatment had no effect (P>0.01) on abnormality at all storage times. It can be concluded that the use of watermelon and papaya juice as non-synthetic buffers in coconut water diluent on Kacang goat semen affects motility and viability but has no effect on abnormality.
ANALYSIS OF THE FLASH FLOOD EVENT AND RAINFALL DISTRIBUTION PATTERN ON RELAU RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT, PENANG, MALAYSIA
Authors: Md Saad Muhammad Hafiz , Kamarudin Mohd Khairul Amri , Toriman Mohd Ekhwan , Abd Wahab Noorjima , Ata Frankie Marcus , Abu Samah Mohd Armi , Mohd Saudi Ahmad Shakir , Manoktong Sianturi Novdin
Published: April 2023

Typical disaster flooding and flash floods in Malaysia. Floods occur especially during the wet season within the geographical region area which is especially influenced by the northeast monsoon. So the sampling study was conducted in March 2019 in normal season. Cross-sectional measurements involving the measurement of river width, river depth and velocity were conducted at both sampling times. The main objective of this study was to identify the pattern of rainfall distribution and river discharge rate in the River Basin Relative when the flash flood event occurred. The average seasonal discharge value in the normal Relau River (Upstream) is 0.04 m3s-1, Relau River (Midstream) is 0.57 m3s-1, Relau River (Downstream) is 0.35 m3s-1. Whereas for Ara River (Midstream) is 0.78 m3s-1, Ara River (Downstream) is 0.19 m3s-1) and Kluang River (Upstream) is 0.18 m3s-1. The estimated value for flash flood shows that total water and sewer capacity that occurred during the flash floods was to increase the water level by five meters from the normal season water level with an estimated water velocity of m3s-1for this area. The reading shows the Relau River (Upstream) reading 5.18 m3s-1, the Relau River (Midstream) is m3s-1 the Relau River (Downstream) is 18.20 m3s-1. While for Ara River (Midstream) is 24.53 m3s-1, Ara River (Downstream) is 25.35 m3s-1) and Kluang River (Upstream) is 26.22 m3s-1.
THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT ON TOURISM SUPPORT: A MEDIATING ROLE OF COMMUNITY VALUE
Authors: - Nazirullah , Mat Som Ahmad Puad , Mior Shariffuddin Nur Shahirah , Wan Mohd Zain Wan Mohd Adzim , Al Qassem Amer
Published: April 2023

This research aims to determine the influence of citizens’ socio-cultural and economic impact on tourism support. In addition, the study also measured the mediating effect of community value between socio-cultural, economic impact and tourism support. The theoretical foundation of social exchange theory was applied in the form of cost and benefit analysis to predictively test the socio-cultural, economic impact, community value and tourism support model. The nature of the study was quantitative and correlational research design. Residents of Gilgit Baltistan answered a total of 454 survey questionnaires. The association between community value, socio-cultural and economic impact constructs and the locals’ resident support for future tourism were examined using structural equation modelling (SEM) (AMOS Version-28). The findings show that socio-cultural, economic impact and community value have statistically significant and positive predictors for tourism support among residents. The suggestion was put forward to the policymakers that socio-cultural and economic implications improve community value, and all these factors could sustainably boost objective support for tourism.
THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITIES ON SUPPORT FOR TOURISM IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITY: AN INTERVENING EFFECT OF TOURISM RESOURCES
Authors: - Nazirullah , Mat Som Ahmad Puad , Al Qassem Amer
Published: April 2023

The focus of the study is on social and economic inequalities that influence tourism resources and support for tourism. Social and economic influence has dramatically affected the modern tourism industry and the achievement of the sustainable development goal (SDG) agenda. The aim of the study was to explain social and economic inequalities and tourism resources’ influence on tourism support at the national level. The study applied a quantitative research method, and data were collected through a questionnaire from 470 respondents in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Data were analysed with the help of descriptive and inferential statistics using statistical package for social science (SPSS V-28) and analysis of a moment structures (AMOS V-28). The study found that social and economic inequalities have no direct association with tourism support, and indirectly tourism resources have a significant negative influence on support for tourism. The study concluded that a more reflective view is necessary for the tourism industry to fully comprehend the consequences of social and economic inequalities, tourism resources, and action to support tourism. A practical policy-wise effort would be needed to address all social and economic inequality national-wise issues related to tourism support.
ESTIMATING VALUE UPLIFT FROM TRANSIT INVESTMENTS IN SUBANG JAYA, SELANGOR USING DIFFERENCE-IN-DIFFERENCE METHOD
Authors: Dziauddin Mohd Faris
Published: April 2023

It is generally believed that public transport investment such as urban rail transit systems can improve accessibility, particularly in larger and denser metropolitan areas. The improved accessibility provided by urban rail transit systems can drive up the value of surrounding land or property due to increased buyer demand. Based on this general belief, the study estimates the impact of the Kelana Jaya LRT line extension on residential property values in Subang Jaya, Selangor. Using Difference-in-Difference (DID) method with transaction-based data of 1,006 terraced properties, it is estimated that a typical terraced unit located within 0.8 km of the nearest LRT station and be sold during the construction phase of the project and after the system became operational would fetch a respective premium of approximately 4.7% and 5.3%, or RM31,490 and RM35,510 on average. It is also estimated that the overall impact on the price of terraced properties located within 0.8 km from the nearest LRT station in Subang Jaya, amounts to nearly RM11.6 million. An interesting accounting implication arising from this potential revenue is that it could provide a significant financial incentive to fully or partially fund urban rail transit projects in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area.
DEVELOPING SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES (SEZs) IN MALAYSIA: A LAND USE PLANNING LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Najimudin Muhammad Fadhlullah , Md Dahlan Nuarrual Hilal , Md. Nor Mohd Zakhiri
Published: April 2023

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is a known mechanism that policymakers commonly use to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). However, there is a global mixed reaction towards its successful implementation with a few operational failures, especially from the legal framework perspective. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the land use planning legal issues encountered by the development of the Special Economic Zones in Malaysia. Two significant legal issues and problems focusing on the cases related to land use planning and land matters have been identified using qualitative textual analysis. Findings show that there are loopholes and weaknesses in the statutory plan and local authorities exercising their power on land use planning management related matters. Thus, understanding the legal cases from these two issues is essential in formulating the next course of action on how the legal and regulatory framework should be embodied and embedded in the land use planning practice and policy in the SEZs' development.
LATE STRATA TITLES DELIVERY: INSIGHTS AND IMPACT TO HIGH RISE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Kathitasapathy Shanmugapathy , Tan Liat Choon , Azri Nor Suhaibah , Ujang Muhamad Uznir , Thoo Ai Chin
Published: April 2023

Malaysia with its booming property development contributes consistently to the growing national gross domestic product (GDP) and economic growth. With the primary driver of urbanization, the property industry has staggeringly changed from horizontal to vertical, giving purpose to the necessity of implementing the concept of strata title in high-rise development. However, as the legislation related to strata title and housing development has yet to perfect itself, the current form does not truly balance the interest of all stakeholders. This paper intends to surface the conundrum to a strata scheme developer if a strata title is not delivered within 36 months as stipulated in the housing development legislation. The research will adopt multiple case concept comparing and contrasting five chosen strata property developments in Johor; implementing a qualitatively driven mixed method approach. The questionnaire instruments will be used to collect data and the instrument of interview will be employed on subject matter expert to validate the findings. The research will demonstrate that the delay in strata titles for the case study projects is in fact a common problem through the questionnaire. Then the federal government policy lawmakers will be interviewed to validate the global findings and deliberate comments and suggestions on possible ways to improve the current system. The suggestion of issuing a temporary strata title will be a potential solution explored during the questionnaire and interview process.
THE PERCEPTIONS OF EMPLOYEES ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIMENSIONS: A STUDY AT TWO STATES IN THE SOUTHERN ZONE OF MALAYSIA
Authors: Siron Rusinah , Kasavan Saraswathy
Published: April 2023

In recent years, many companies had to make their supply chains more sustainable by focusing not only on economic goals but also on environmental goals. Employee involvement is critical to the successful implementation of environmental management dimensions in the workplace. This study aims to determine employees’ perceptions of the environmental management dimensions employed for a district council in the Southern zone state of Malaysia. Using a questionnaire, data were collected from 50 respondents (16 companies/facilities) in the Johor state and 32 respondents (17 companies/facilities) in the Malacca state. The main findings show that more than half of the respondents understood environmental management and were willing to consider environmental practices in their organisation/facility. This study also verifies the environmental issues that need to be considered in environmental management implementation. Relevant recommendations are then provided to facilitate an understanding of where the attention should be directed in developing and improving environmental management in organisations.
HERITAGE TOURISM: A DISABLED PERSON'S RIGHTS TO ENGAGE IN SOCIAL ACTIVITY
Authors: Zahari Nurul Fadzila , Kamarudin Hikmah , Ahmad Zawawi Zuraihana , Abdul Rashid Robiah , Mohd Bahari Mariaty
Published: April 2023

Heritage tourism is a growing sector in the travel industry. However, disabled persons often face barriers in accessing heritage sites due to physical, informational, and attitudinal barriers. This paper examines the right of persons with disabilities to engage in social activity through heritage tourism. Drawing on the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the paper argues that heritage tourism must be made accessible to all, regardless of their disabilities. The paper highlights the importance of disability-inclusive design and the need for heritage site managers to adopt a disability-inclusive approach. Additionally, this paper highlights the benefits of accessible heritage tourism for disabled persons, such as increased social participation, cultural enrichment, and improved well-being. This paper opted to use the go-along interview method to gain findings for disabled person's lived experiences pertaining to their rights to engage in social activity. Physical barriers and difficulties in negotiating those barriers in accessing heritage buildings and sites are among the significant hurdles for disabled persons to participate in social activities offered in heritage tourism.
Boletín Agroclimático Regional: mesa técnica agroclimática de Huila julio 2022
Authors:   Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural, Bogotá (Colombia),   Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura, Bogotá (Colombia),   Instituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales, Bogotá (Colombia)
Published: April 2023

La Mesa Técnica Agroclimática (MTA) del Huila, es un espacio de diálogo y análisis entre actores locales, nacionales y regionales, que busca comprender el posible comportamiento del clima a partir de información científica y conocimiento empírico, y generar recomendaciones para disminuir los riesgos asociados a la variabilidad climática en el sector agropecuario.