bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficient Compiler Design for a Geometric Shape Domain-Specific Language: Emphasizing Abstraction and Optimization Techniques
Authors: Gupta Priya , ManiKiran Terala , Purushotham Mailapalli , Suriya L Jeya , Naga Venkata Rasamsetty , Nanda Sambhudutta
Published: November 2023

The research paper represents a novel approach to the design and optimization of a compiler for a domain-specific language (DSL) focused on geometric shape creation and manipulation. The primary objective is to develop a compiler capable of generating efficient machine code while offering users a high level of abstraction. The paper begins with an overview of DSLs and compilers, emphasizing their importance in software development. Next, it outlines the specific requirements of the geometric shape DSL and proposes a compiler design that addresses them. This innovative approach considers DSL's unique features, such as shape creation and manipulation, and aims to generate high-quality machine code. The paper also discusses optimization techniques to enhance the generated code's quality and performance, including loop unrolling and instruction scheduling. These optimizations are particularly suited to the DSL, which focuses on geometric shape creation and manipulation and are integral to achieving efficient machine code generation. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes the novelty of this approach to DSL compiler design and anticipates exciting results from testing the compiler developed for the geometric shape DSL.
The blowup-polynomial of a metric space: connections to stable polynomials, graphs and their distance spectra
Authors: Choudhury Projesh Nath , Khare Apoorva
Published: November 2023

To every finite metric space X, including all connected unweighted graphs with the minimum edge-distance metric, we attach an invariant that we call its blowup-polynomial
$p_X(\{ n_x : x \in X \})$
. This is obtained from the blowup
$X[\mathbf {n}]$
– which contains
$n_x$
copies of each point x – by computing the determinant of the distance matrix of
$X[\mathbf {n}]$
and removing an exponential factor. We prove that as a function of the sizes
$n_x$
,
$p_X(\mathbf {n})$
is a polynomial, is multi-affine, and is real-stable. This naturally associates a hitherto unstudied delta-matroid to each metric space X; we produce another novel delta-matroid for each tree, which interestingly does not generalize to all graphs. We next specialize to the case of
$X = G$
a connected unweighted graph – so
$p_G$
is “partially symmetric” in
$\{ n_v : v \in V(G) \}$
– and show three further results: (a) We show that the polynomial
$p_G$
is indeed a graph invariant, in that
$p_G$
and its symmetries recover the graph G and its isometries, respectively. (b) We show that the univariate specialization
$u_G(x) := p_G(x,\dots ,x)$
is a transform of the characteristic polynomial of the distance matrix
$D_G$
; this connects the blowup-polynomial of G to the well-studied “distance spectrum” of G. (c) We obtain a novel characterization of complete multipartite graphs, as precisely those for which the “homogenization at
$-1$
” of
$p_G(\mathbf { n})$
is real-stable (equivalently, Lorentzian, or strongly/completely log-concave), if and only if the normalization of
$p_G(-\mathbf { n})$
is strongly Rayleigh.
On Cohomology Vanishing with Polynomial Growth on Complex Manifolds with Pseudoconvex Boundary
Authors: Ohsawa Takeo
Published: November 2023

The

\bar{\partial}

cohomology groups with polynomial growth

H^{r,s}_{\mathrm{p.g.}}

will be studied. It will be shown that, given a complex manifold

M

, a locally pseudoconvex bounded domain

\Omega\Subset M

satisfying certain geometric boundary conditions and a holomorphic vector bundle

E\to M

,

H^{r,s}_{\mathrm{p.g.}}(\Omega,E)=0

holds for all

s\geq1

if

E

is Nakano positive and

r=\dim{M}

. It will also be shown that

H^{r,s}_{\mathrm{p.g.}}(\Omega,E)=0

for all

r

and

s

with

r+s>\dim{M}

if, moreover,

\operatorname{rank}E=1

. By the comparison theorem due to Deligne, Maltsiniotis (Astérisque 17 (1974), 141–160) and Sasakura (Inst. Math. Sci. 17 (1981), 371–552), it follows in particular that, for any smooth projective variety

X

, for any ample line bundle

L\to X

and for any effective divisor

D

on

X

such that

[D]|_{| D|}\geq0

, the algebraic cohomology

H^{s}_{\mathrm{alg}}(X\setminus | D | , \Omega_X^r(L))

vanishes if

r+s>\dim{X}

.
Problematising Simplicity: Addressing Comprehension Gaps of RFI’s ‘Le Journal en Français Facile’
Authors: Dokotala Boniface
Published: November 2023

This paper evaluates Malawian learners’ French language comprehension abilities concerning the French radio program ‘Le Journal en  français facile’ (The News in Simple French), broadcast by Radio France Internationale. Specifically, it assesses learners’ levels of aural  comprehension of this Francophone news content designed for non-native audiences. The paper examines whether the universal  applicability of the ‘français facile’ (simple French) concept across heterogeneous learners can be assumed, considering linguistic aspects  deemed elementary from a Francophone perspective may not prove equivalently rudimentary for anglophone learners of  French. Methodologically, the paper is grounded in the Bottom-up and Top-down listening comprehension model, which emphasises  integrating linguistic and prior sociocultural knowledge to facilitate aural meaningmaking. Through French listening exercises and  teacher interviews with a sample of Malawian college students, the study highlights limitations in comprehension, with listeners  restricted to grasping essential lexical news components like numbers, names and locations while failing to parse complex news concepts —attributed to newscaster accent, pronunciation, speech rate, unfamiliar vocabulary, and insufficient prior knowledge activation. This  paper argues the notion of “simple” French may be misconstrued when applied uniformly across diverse global learners engaging with  RFI broadcasts, evidenced by difficulty comprehending the news program among numerous Malawian learners despite its simplified linguistic profile. Mastery of these broadcasts, it is contended, necessitates more advanced proficiency.
Development of queue management model for effective service delivery in automobile repair shops
Authors: Chukwunonso  , Nwaiwu U. , Ukachukwu E. , Udo V.
Published: November 2023

In this study, a queue management model/software was developed for automobile repair shops. This software minimizes both waiting  time of  customers, and idle time of workers. The software groups all jobs done in an automobile repair shop into three sections:  mechanical, electrical and air conditioning (A/C) sections. The developed software prioritizes all jobs performed in a typical automobile  repair shop in terms of urgency, using the ‘shortest processing time’ scheduling approach. The jobs are then ranked and assigned to  workers based on number of available workstations. Also, expected time of delivery of the job is estimated by the software. The software  was tested using data obtained over a two weeks period and percentage reduction in waiting time was found to range between:  0.889-0.122, 0.895-0.25 and 1-0.167 for the mechanical, electrical and A/C sections respectively. In the mechanical section,  servicing/replacement of piston and rings and changing/servicing of gear box were discovered to be the jobs with maximum delivery  time (15 hrs) while changing of engine belt was seen as the job with the least delivery time (0.3 hrs). For the electrical section, changing of  alternator, with delivery time of 3 hrs 30 mins and changing of headlamp and fuse breakage with delivery time of 0.15 hrs are the jobs  with maximum and minimum delivery times respectively. For the A/C section, changing of freezer with delivery time of 10 hrs and refilling of gas with delivery time of 0.10 hrs are the maximum and minimum respectively. Implementation of this research will reduce time  wastage experienced by customers, idle time at service facilities, frustration caused by unnecessary queue, and encourage allocation of  resources accordingly.
Therapeutic effect of cisatracurium in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Authors: Li Yanping , Li Jiping , Ni Zhongmei
Published: November 2023

Purpose: To investigate the therapeutic effect of cisatracurium, (a neuromuscular blocking agent) in the treatment of acute respiratory  distress syndrome (ARDS).

Methods: A total of 94 ARDS patients admitted to The Third People's Hospital of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture ICU from  March 2020 to December 2021 were randomly assigned to study and control groups (47 patients each). Both groups received mechanical  ventilation, but the study group also received continuous intravenous cisatracurium for 48 h. Health parameters, such as blood gas levels, respiratory mechanics, duration of stay in intensive care unit ICU), mortality rate, and the occurrence of complications, were monitored at  3, 6, and 12 months after treatment.

Results: The study group showed significant improvements compared to control group. Study  group also had reduced duration of mechanical ventilation, duration of ICU stay, ICU mortality rate, and incidence of complications (p <  0.05). There were no significant differences in pre-treatment health parameters, but post-treatment, study group had significantly higher  levels of blood gas levels and improved lung function (p < 0.05). Study group also had lower scores of illness severity and reduced total  mortality rate at 3, 6, and 12 months (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Administering cisatracurium reduces mechanical ventilation, duration of ICU  stay and mortality rate, as well as improves lung function in ARDS patients. Future research involving larger sample size, and takes into  consideration regional/environmental differences, is required to validate these findings for reliability.
In-vitro Antisickling Activity of Pergularia daemia, Canna indica and Petiveria alliacea Plants used in the Treatment of Sickle Cell Anaemia in Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Iyekowa Osaro , Okieimen Felix , Ehisuoria Clifford O
Published: November 2023

Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects the shape and transportation of the red blood cells (RBCs) in blood vessels, leading to various clinical complications. Available medicines for treating the disease are insufficiently effective, toxic or expensive. Therefore, there has been a pressing need for effective and inexpensive therapeutic agents from indigenous medicinal plants. Petiveria alliacea, Canna indica and Pergularia daemia, respectively were evaluated for their cationic constituents as a measure for their antisickling activity in sickle cell anaemia disorder. The three medicinal plants were extracted separately with methanol solvent using maceration method for 72 hours. The extracts were concentrated using a rotary evaporator (Model RE, 200, USA). Phytochemical screenings were conducted using standard method, while other portions of the extract were subjected to dry ash digestion for determination of mineral elements by emission flame photometry (EFP) and atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS). Evaluation of the antisickling activity of the extracts was done using the sodium metabisulphite (SMBS) test. Eugenol, terpenoids and alkaloids were present in the three plant extracts, while K+ values recorded for Petiveria alliacea, Canna indica and Pergularia daemia were 54.30 mg kg–1, 180.10 mg kg–1 and 28.30 mg kg–1, respectively. Other mineral elements detected in the three plants were Cu2+, Zn2+, Fe2+ and Mg2+. The leaves extract of Canna indica and Pergularia daemia at high dose of 300 µg/mL caused significant reductions of sickle red blood cells from 15% to 6% and 15% to 1%, respectively at 90 minutes of the antisickling test. The research confirmed that extracts of both Canna indica and Pergularia daemia used in this study have significant antisickling properties in invitro studies than Petiveria alliacea.

Keywords: Antisickling activity, Petiveria alliacea, Canna indica, Pergularia daemia, sickle cell, phytochemicals, minerals
Plant-Based Ice Cream: Processing, Composition and Meltdown Properties Analysis
Authors: Matabura Victor Vicent
Published: November 2023

Plant-based foods have become a popular option for consumers due to their positive impacts on health and resulting changes in lifestyle. To preserve the quality of non-dairy ice cream during distribution and consumption, it is essential to understand its proximate composition and meltdown properties. In this study, cashews, coconut, and bananas were used as raw materials. Cashew milk and coconut cream were prepared separately and mixed at different ratios to make non-dairy ice cream. The proximate composition of the formulated ice cream was measured using the official standard methods. The meltdown properties, including drip-through (%), height (mm), and temperature (°C) were also assessed. The results indicated significant differences (p < 0.05) in the proximate components of the produced ice creams. An increase (p < 0.05) in protein, fibre, fat, and ash content was observed, as the amount of coconut cream increased, while the moisture content decreased, and the carbohydrate content remained unchanged. Furthermore, the meltdown properties of the ice cream changed significantly (p < 0.05) as the amount of coconut cream increased. The quantitative data on proximate composition and meltdown properties presented in this paper are valuable for maintaining ice cream quality and consumer convenience in the frozen food business. They also provide deeper insight into non-dairy desserts.

Keywords: Plant-Based Food; Ice Cream; Proximate Composition; Meltdown Properties
Application of Agile and Simulation Approaches for the Maximal Benefits of Reduced Turnaround Time from the Point of Care Testing
Authors: Simwita Yusta W. , Helgheim Berit I.
Published: November 2023

This paper uses simulation to explore improvement opportunities in the orthopaedic care process. Secondly, this study used a combination of simulation and agile strategies to explore agile operational plans that can be adopted to maximize the benefits of reduced turnaround time. Data used for this study was collected by observing the entire orthopaedic care process. A total of 635 observations were obtained, with 179 out of these observations undergoing the whole care process. The actual collected patient data were compared with the simulation output to validate the developed simulation. Different scenarios were developed to test operational plans for the maximal benefit of reduced turnaround time. Deployment of point-of-care platforms reduced turnaround time for sample tests. Flexibility was introduced as an agile operational plan to ensure the maximal benefit of the reduced turnaround time. The effect of flexibility on the orthopaedic care process was significant. The simulation results showed a significant decrease in patient waiting time by 86%. This study was limited to orthopaedic patients. Studies focusing on other clinical settings are encouraged. This study recommends using agile operations practices to maximize the benefit of reduced turnaround time in healthcare processes.

Keywords: Point of care, Turnaround time, Agile and simulation
The Estimation of Heavy Tails in Non-linear Models
Authors: Onyeka-Ubaka Josephine N. , Abass Olaide
Published: November 2023

A generalized student t distribution technique based on estimation of bilinear generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (BL-GARCH) model is introduced. The paper investigates from empirical perspective, aspects of the model related to the economic and financial risk management and its impacts on volatility forecasting. The purposive sampling technique was applied to select four banks for the study, namely First Bank of Nigeria (FBN), Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Zenith Bank (ZEB). The four banks are selected, because their daily stock prices are considered to be more susceptible to volatility than those of other banks within the sampled period (January 2007–May 2022). The data collected were analyzed using MATLAB R2008b Software. The results show that the newly introduced generalized student t distribution is the most general of all the useful distributions applied in the BL-GARCH model parameter estimation. It serves as a general distribution for obtaining empirical characteristics such as volatility clustering, leptokurtosis and leverage effects between returns and conditional variances as well as capturing heavier and lighter tails in high frequency financial time series data.
Influence of Urban Land Use Land Cover Changes on Land Surface Temperature in Dar es Salaam Metropolitan City, Tanzania: The Use of Geospatial Approach
Authors: Simon Olipa , Yamungu Nestory , Lyimo James
Published: November 2023

Land use land cover (LULC) changes affect the planet's energy balance and region's climate. Land Surface Temperature (LST) is a vital indicator of this change. Studies in Dar es Salaam Metropolitan City have investigated LST and its relationships with building heights and densities, urban heat islands, spectral indices, and urban morphological determinants. The present study used cross-sectional profiles, chord diagrams, and simple linear regression models to examine the influence of LULC changes on the LST in Dar es Salaam Metropolitan City (DMC). LST was extracted from Landsat 5 TM and 8 OLI/TIRS images for 1995, 2009, and 2017. LULC was identified via the supervised random forest classification algorithm. Between 1995 and 2017, built-up areas rose by 8%, vegetation fell 7%, and bare soil 3%. As a result, the average LST rose by 3 °C. Built-up areas had the highest temperatures (24–26.5 °C), followed by bare soil (22–25.5 °C). The lowest temperatures (21–25 °C) were on vegetation and water. Built-up area positively correlated with LST, while vegetation, water bodies, and bare soil negatively correlated. The study results can assist local authorities in enforcing urban planning regulations, raising public awareness, and guiding policymakers in creating sustainable planning and management strategies for the future.

Keywords: Dar es Salaam, Land use land cover, simple linear regression model, land surface temperature, chord diagrams
A Computational Study on the Impact of Anchoring Groups on the Optical and Electronic Properties of Triphenylamine-Based Dyes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Applications
Authors: Deogratias Geradius , Kinunda Grace A.
Published: November 2023

Anchoring groups are crucial for enhancing the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). For instance, cyanoacrylic acid serves as the primary anchoring group in DSSC due to its crucial elements required for effective electron transport. However, it suffers from degradation. To address this limitation, this study proposes alternative cyano-based anchoring groups for sensitizers. Density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT were used to investigate the optical and electronic properties of the dyes. The studied dyes (excluding the dye containing OH group) displayed three absorption bands within the visible and NIR regions. Low-energy peaks ranged from 498 to 576 nm, corresponding to excitation from ground state to first excited state. Moderate intensity bands appeared at 376 to 418 nm, with the highest energy bands falling within 351 to 384 nm. Ground state oxidation potential values for the dyes were lower than the redox potential of the iodide/triiodide pair. Similarly, excited state oxidation potential values were higher than or equal to the conduction band of TiO2, except for NO2 and CHO containing dyes. Ionization potential values ranged from 6.24 eV to 6.40 eV, while electron affinity values were within 1.21 eV to 2.74 eV. Chemical potential values ranged from 3.75 to 4.57 eV, and chemical hardness of the dyes fell between 1.83 to 2.54 eV. The proposed cyano-based anchoring groups show promising potential for enhancing DSSC performance.
PERAN GURU DALAM MENGATASI MASALAH KEDISIPLINAN BELAJAR SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Waridah Waridah , Saprianto Saprianto , Fery HS Eko
Published: November 2023

: This study aims to find out how the role of teachers in overcoming student learning discipline problems in elementary schools. This type of research is qualitative with a qualitative descriptive approach. The subjects of the study were 1 class teacher and 14 grade 5 students of SD Negeri 09 Tanjung Lay, with the object of research on the role of teachers in overcoming student learning discipline problems. The instruments used are interview guidelines, observation guidelines and documentation. The results of the study found 7 forms of roles used by the teacher to overcome the problem of student learning discipline, namely the role of the teacher as a teacher, as a guide, as a motivator, as a demonstrator, as a manager and as a counselor. Teachers use various ways to overcome student learning discipline problems such as providing motivation and appreciation, being an example and role model, guiding and embracing students and giving punishment with positive goals, time and action discipline, making approaches according to student characteristics and needs, evaluating results student learning as well as implementing student attendance zones to discipline student attendance time.
PENGEMBANGAN LEMBAR KERJA MAHASISWA BERBASIS HOTS DAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING TERINTEGRASI BAHASA INGGRIS DAN PENDIDIKAN LINGKUNGAN HIDUP
Authors: Ramdani Akhmad Subkhi , Ichsan Ilmi Zajuli
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Student worksheets become a tool to be able to develop student abilities,including in terms of English and analyzing environmental problems. One thingthat can be developed is learning based on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)and the project based learning (PjBL) model. The purpose of this research is todevelop student worksheets based on HOTS and PjBL abilities. The method usedwas the research and development method. The results of this research indicate thatstudent worksheets based on HOTS and PjBL in English and environmentaleducation lectures have a very valid category so they are suitable for use in learning.The worksheets developed are in English and contain the topic of environmentaleducation. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that studentworksheets can be used for learning.Keywords: Student worksheets, HOTS, PjBLAbstrak: Lembar kerja mahasiswa menjadi sebuah perangkat untuk bisamengembangkan kemampuan mahasiswa, termasuk dalam hal berbahasa inggrisdan menganalisis masalah lingkungan hidup. Salah satu yang bisa dikembangkanadalah dengan pembelajaran berbasis Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) danmodel project based learning (PjBL). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untukmengembangkan lembar kerja mahasiswa berbasis pada kemampuan HOTS danPjBL. Metode yang digunakan adalah dengan metode penelitian danpengembangan (Research and development). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkanbahwa lembar kerja mahasiswa berbasis HOTS dan PjBL pada perkuliahan Bahasainggris dan Pendidikan lingkungan hidup memiliki kategori sangat valid sehinggalayak digunakan dalam pembelajaran. Lembar kerja yang dikembangkan berbahasainggris dan terkandung topik Pendidikan lingkungan hidup. Berdasarkan hasilpenelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa lembar kerja mahasiswa bisa digunakanuntuk pembelajaran.Kata Kunci: Lembar kerja mahasiswa, HOTS, PjBL
Archivos parroquiales y Biblioteca Benedicto XVI de la Facultad de Teología San Isidoro de Sevilla
Authors: Rodríguez Babío Amparo
Published: November 2023

Los archivos y bibliotecas han estado muy presentes en la Historia de la Iglesia como muestras palpables de su presencia  evangelizadora en el mundo. Ya sea vinculados a obispados, órdenes monásticas y conventuales, cancillerías papales,  universidades, seminarios o simples parroquias, la documentación generada por estas instituciones constituye una fuente de riqueza para el estudio no sólo de la acción de la Iglesia, sino para la propia historia (social, económica, demográfica, antropológica) de los países que los albergan. En este artículo se estudian dos ejemplos vinculados a la ciudad de Sevilla: el archivo de la RealParroquia de Santa Ana de Triana y la Biblioteca Benedicto XVI de la Facultad de Teología San Isidoro de Sevilla
La visita pastoral como función primordial del obispo: el caso de La Palma del Condado en el siglo XVIII
Authors: Domínguez Teba Juan Pablo
Published: November 2023

Este artículo de investigación sintetiza mi tesis doctoral en teología, defendida el 22 de diciembre del año 2022, en la Facultad de Teología de San Isidoro de Sevilla. En él, tratamos, fundamentalmente, acerca del ministerio episcopal desde el aspecto de la visitapastoral como función fundamental del munus episcopale. La tesis está estructurada en dos partes distintas, pero conectadas entre sí. En la primera, hacemos una reflexión de la teología del episcopado, de donde emana como uno de los principales actos de gobierno del obispo al frente de su diócesis, la visita pastoral. Y en la segunda, que es la más importante y extensa, hablamos sobre la visita pastoral a la localidad de La Palma del Condado, en el siglo XVIII. De estas visitas, analizamos: noticias de la villa, clero parroquial y los aspectos sociales, benéficos y religiosos
Libro sobre la venida y los milagros realizados por la imagen de la Virgen de las Virtudes del monasterio de San Leandro de Sevilla
Authors: Guijo Pérez Salvador
Published: November 2023

Los libros de milagros son recopilaciones de hechos portentosos, recogidos de boca de los beneficiarios por parte de los custodios de las imágenes religiosas entre los siglos XVI y XVIII. En el presente artículo exponemos la compilación de los milagros recogidos en el libro de Nuestra Señora de las Virtudes del convento de San Leandro de Sevilla, siendo obrados todos ellos por mediación de la misma. La datación de este manuscrito es de 1817 pero los acontecimientos en él recogidos son muy anteriores
Valoración de toma de decisión en básquetbol 3 versus 3 categoría U15 utilizando software Lince
Authors: Castillo Luis Alberto , Ruiz Juan Manuel , Castillo Adrián
Published: November 2023

Se analizaron las decisiones tácticas a través de un juego reducido de basquetbol 3 versus 3 con una duración de 6 minutos; en un primer momento se desarrolló con un juego reducido 3 versus 2 observándose solo el juego ofensivo, posteriormente jugaron un 3 versus 3 donde se incorpora en el análisis las acciones defensivas. El objetivo es analizar los aspectos decisionales (acciones) dentro de la categoría U15, cuantificarlas y caracterizarlas. Los datos fueron recolectados mediante video grabaciones, y analizados utilizando el software Lince aplicando un test de evaluación validado en investigaciones anteriores, enriquecidos por datos cualitativos recolectados con cuestionarios a padres y jugadores. El análisis de datos dio como resultado, la presencia de mayor cantidad de acciones en sujetos de segundo año de la categoría y también que es mayor la cantidad de acciones de los sujetos nacidos en la primera mitad del año. El Pase obtuvo el mayor porcentaje con más de 30%, seguido por el desmarque con un 18,22%, mientras que el lanzamiento 12,98%. Conclusión: Los sujetos que presentan promedio de acciones por encima de la media, considerados con mayor cantidad de buenas decisiones, presentan mayor cantidad de padres que realizaron o realizan específicamente básquetbol, también mayor cantidad de padres que por lo menos realizaron algún deporte. En la categoría U15 se observó mayor juego sin balón, lo que se relaciona con el ítem desmarque.
The impact of labour shortages on UK food availability and safety
Authors:   Newcastle University, Agency Food Standards
Published: November 2023

This research used a food systems approach to examine the impact of labour supply shortages on key aspects of the food system. It provides insight into the consequences of labour shortages as reported in 2021, the complex processes that combined to create the shortages and the resultant impact on the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) ability to effectively do its job. The research also explored consumers’ perceptions of food availability and food safety. Three key questions guided our research: how do labour shortages impact on food availability and safety, now and in the future? how do labour shortages impact the FSA’s ability to execute their protocol, now and in the future? what are consumers' perceptions of food safety and how does this relate to potential food risks arising due to labour shortages? To answer these questions, we needed to identify the key labour shortages across the food sector (food production, processing, and logistics) and the risks arising from those labour shortages in the wider food system. A summary of those risks as they relate to the FSA is presented below:
El nuevo parque eólico de la ciudad: una propuesta para el autoabastecimiento energético de pico truncado, y avanzar en una transición energética local
Authors: Vivar Julio Cesar
Published: November 2023

La Patagonia es la región de Argentina que más aporta a la matriz energética nacional, producto de que cuenta con tres de las cinco cuencas petroleras activas del país; en la misma se encuentran ubicados pueblos/ciudades como Pico Truncado, consideradas como tantas otras de la región como ´´petroleras´´ por el estrecho vínculo que existe desde lo laboral entre gran parte de sus habitantes y dicha actividad extractivista. Estas localidades además de poseer enormes reservas de hidrocarburos también son dueñas de un enorme potencial renovable desde lo estrictamente eólico, producto del intenso viento que atraviesa el territorio durante la mayor parte del año, con un promedio anual de 11,25 m/s, al menos durante el año 2020. Buscando aprovechar el enorme potencial del viento con el que cuenta dicha ciudad, surge la posibilidad de sumarse al camino de la transición energética que Argentina comenzó en 2016, pero en esta oportunidad a nivel local, planteado la instalación de un nuevo parque eólico en Pico Truncado que pueda abastecer la mayor parte de su demanda energética.
Analysing Students’ Translation Work on Indonesian Prepositional Phrases into English
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities Udayana University, Bali, Indonnesia., Indrawati Ni Luh Ketut Mas , Puspani Ida Ayu Made ,   Faculty of Humanities Udayana University, Bali, Indonnesia.
Published: November 2023

This research is entitled Analyzing Students’Translation Works on Indonesian Prepositional Phrases into English. Prepositional phrases are phrases that contain prepositions with nouns or nominal phrases, or prepositional phrases. The aims of this research are (1) to describe prepositional phrases in Indonesian as the Source Language and their translation into English, and (2) to analyze the types of translation procedure applied by the students of Bachelor of English Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University. This research is included in qualitative descriptive research, the data were taken from the translation of folk tales by fourth semester students of Bachelor of English Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University, using observation methods and recording techniques. The data were then analyzed by applying translation procedure theory, and Indonesian and English syntactic theories. The data is presented formally and informally in the form tree diagrams followed by elaborations. The results show that the types of prepositional phrases in Indonesian have head elements in the form of prepositions with modifiers; nouns or nominal phrases, or prepositional phrases. The translation procedures applied are literal, transposition, borrowing, and modulation.
Updates in the Management of Hip Fractures
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara., Rodríguez Ángel Álvarez , Paz Malagón Luis Eduardo ,   Hospital San José. Zamora, Michoacán., Castellanos Erick Cadena ,   Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad, ISSSTE, Veracruz, Hernández García Jessica Abigail ,   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México., Aguilar Arellano Marcelo ,   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México., Hinojosa López Yacel Itsayana ,   Universidad Autónoma de Durango., Contreras Jonathan Alfredo González ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas., Flores Bravo Alejandro ,   Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad, ISSSTE, Veracruz.
Published: November 2023

Hip fractures are a significant public health concern, particularly in the elderly population. This bibliographic review article provides an in-depth examination of the management of hip fractures, with a focus on epidemiology, clinical importance, theoretical framework, types of injuries, complications, and current management strategies. As the elderly population continues to grow, the management of hip fractures becomes increasingly critical. This review discusses the evolving approaches and evidence-based practices aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden of hip fractures.
Marketing Strategy for Black Tea Products Using SOAR Analysis at PT. Rolas Nusantara Mandiri Surabaya
Authors:   Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur, No Kauri Fadia Hana , Soedarto Teguh ,   Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur, Setyadi Taufik ,   Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur
Published: November 2023

Indonesia is recognized for its vast and fertile agricultural landscapes, encompassing a wide variety of crops, tea being one of them. The potential of cultivating tea in Indonesia is demonstrated by the presence of extensive state-owned plantations (SOP) and the multitude of tea beverage brands in the market. However, the high SOP production does not guarantee that the tea products produced by state-owned enterprises (SOE’s) will be recognized and have a strong brand in the minds of the Indonesian people. One such brand is Rolas Tea, managed by PT. Rolas Nusantara Mandiri, which has not been able to break into the top six brands in the Top Brand category for loose-leaf or bagged tea. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the appropriate marketing strategies to break into the top six brands. The research objectives are to analyze internal-external factors, formulate alternative marketing strategies for black tea products, and determine the priority and recommendation of marketing strategies. The research uses a qualitative and quantitative approach and is conducted in Surabaya. Four informants were purposively selected, and data were collected through primary and secondary sources. The analysis methods used include descriptive analysis, IFE and EFE matrices, the IE matrix for PT. RNM, SOAR analysis resulting in six alternative strategies, and the QSPM matrix. The research findings indicate that the IFE matrix score is 3.19 and the EFE matrix score is 3.58. The IE matrix places PT. RNM in quadrant I, the SOAR analysis yields six alternative strategies, and the QSPM matrix identifies strategy 3 as the top priority, which is market penetration with a TAS score of 8.00.
Governança multinível em cidades criativas da UNESCO: atores sociais e estruturas organizacionais no contexto da sustentabilidade em Florianópolis (SC) Brasil
Authors:   , Mediotte Elias José
Published: November 2023

O presente estudo tem como objetivo principal analisar e compreender a materialização da Governança Multinível em Cidades Criativas da UNESCO a partir do arranjo de atividades dos Atores Sociais em suas Estruturas Organizacionais, no contexto da sustentabilidade. Os procedimentos metodológicos utilizados no estudo correspondem às abordagens quantitativa e qualitativa, sendo que na abordagem quantitativa, recorreu-se à Análise Estatística Descritiva a partir do Instrumento de Coleta de Dados, elaborado com reforço da pesquisa bibliográfica existente no Quadro Teórico. Na abordagem qualitativa, buscou-se a investigação Documental e de Campo, a partir da Observação não Participante e Entrevistas com roteiro semiestruturado. Também adotou-se a Análise de Conteúdo Crítica por meio da técnica análise temática, a fim de desvendar os núcleos existentes no processo de comunicação dos dados teóricos e empíricos. Como resultados, identificou-se que a Governança Multinível mapeada revelou um Grau Médio de Governança. No entanto, observaram-se disparidades no que concerne ao arranjo de atividades dos Atores Sociais e suas Estruturas Organizacionais constituintes voltado para o desenvolvimento da Cidade Criativa a partir dos preceitos dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) da ONU. Além disso, com base nos resultados auferidos, este estudo revelou que a chancela UNESCO Cidade Criativa tem propiciado um ambiente conflituoso de objetivos para a manutenção de um status associado à ‘grife’ Cidade Criativa, despertando a atenção para a legitimação deste título. Conforme preconizado por esta tese, quando uma cidade não identifica argumentos consolidados sobre o que uma chancela de Cidade Criativa UNESCO representa, em termos sociais, econômicos, culturais, ambientais, até mesmo de cidadania, e quais os efeitos são obtidos por meio do arranjo de atividades dos Atores Sociais representados por Estruturas Organizacionais que constituem uma Rede de Governança Multinível, surgem lacunas em relação à própria finalidade e relevância do selo para uma Cidade Criativa. Palavras-chave: Governança Multinível. Atores Sociais e Estruturas Organizacionais. Cidades Criativas UNESCO. Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável da ONU. Florianópolis (SC).
Autonomia no ensino e aprendizagem de línguas na formação de professores em pré-serviço
Authors:   , Antunes Bárbara Laís Pereira
Published: November 2023

A autonomia no ensino e na aprendizagem de línguas tem sido um tema de intensas pesquisas e discussões na Linguística Aplicada atualmente, mas embora muito se fale sobre o papel do aluno, o papel do professor e o funcionamento desse sistema, nota-se a necessidade de verificar o estado da formação de professores com relação aos conceitos ligados à autonomia. Desse modo, foram investigadas as percepções de professores de línguas licenciandos da Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) que estão em pré-serviço no Programa de Extensão em Línguas (PRELIN) por meio de uma pesquisa qualitativa com entrevistas semiestruturadas e análise de conteúdo. Foi identificado que suas concepções de autonomia refletem conceitos de metodologias ativas de ensino de línguas, como a Abordagem Comunicativa, o Pós-Método e a Perspectiva Acional, que atribuem papel central e ativo ao aprendiz, procuram promover sua motivação para que tenham independência de se responsabilizar por sua aprendizagem e complementá-la fora da sala de aula. Os professores não compreendem a autonomia como um sistema complexo que envolve processos, dimensões, técnicas, estratégias, avaliações e adaptações, portanto, não mostraram saber definir um papel de professor que seja guia, mentor e estimulador dessa autonomia complexa. Eles informaram, em sua maioria, não ter tido uma formação voltada para essas teorias e, os que disseram ter tido contato, apesar de trazerem conceitos teóricos mais complexos do que é autonomia, não mostraram saber como colocá-los em prática e resolver problemas com a passividade dos alunos. Isso indica uma formação inicial que pode melhorar em oferecer aos professores de línguas conhecimentos para estimular de forma eficiente e consciente a autonomia dos aprendizes. Por isso, todos os participantes relataram acreditar que receber esse tipo de formação enriqueceria muito suas práticas docentes. Palavras-chave: Autonomia. Ensino de línguas. Formação de professores.
Governança metropolitana e policy design: uma análise a partir da percepção dos gestores municipais da região metropolitana de Belo Horizonte
Authors:   , Rodrigues Lucas Pazolini Dias
Published: November 2023

As Regiões Metropolitanas (RMs) são aglomerados urbanos dinâmicos, altamente adensados e que manifestam complexidades econômicas, sociais e de gestão peculiares. Tais áreas são resultantes do processo de expansão da malha urbana das cidades, a consequente conurbação e a intensificação dos seus fluxos econômicos e sociais, situação que demandou uma nova compreensão frente à formulação de políticas públicas, agora de caráter regional. Todavia, a gestão dessas áreas é caracterizada por desconexões, contradições, conflitos e a ausência de uma estrutura de governança sólida para se constituir alternativas de ações para enfrentar as mazelas da sociedade. Nesse contexto, insere o policy design (desenho de políticas públicas), partindo-se do pressuposto de que essa abordagem, por considerar aspectos instrumentais e também políticos, podem contribuir para a construção de políticas públicas mais resistentes e fortalecer a governança metropolitana. Assim, a presente tese foi desenvolvida com o propósito de analisar os arranjos, as relações e os espaços que permeiam a dinâmica da governança metropolitana e identificar os elementos da abordagem teórica do policy design que podem fomentar ações que visem a sua consolidação. Para tanto, buscou-se contextualizar as relações entre gestores municipais e estaduais em meio a um arranjo de governança metropolitana já existente. Neste caso, optou-se por realizar o estudo na RM de Belo Horizonte, apontada por estudiosos diversos, como um dos casos mais consolidados de arranjo de governança metropolitana. Foram realizadas entrevistas com prefeitos, vice- prefeitos e secretários de setores relacionados com o planejamento urbano, além de um representante da Agência de Desenvolvimento da RM de Belo Horizonte, autarquia estadual responsável por promover a articulação de interesses e ações em prol do desenvolvimento da região. Os resultados apontaram que a RMBH possui um arranjo de governança metropolitana bem delineado, porém apresenta fragilidades no que tange ao envolvimento e engajamento dos municípios. Em relação aos espaços e as articulações para uma atuação coletiva entre os municípios, notou-se que existem os espaços, contudo ainda é presente uma cultura isolacionista e de competição entre os governos locais. Quanto à relação com os governos supralocais (estado e União), ficou evidenciado a presença do estado, como agente financiador e promotor de articulações entre os governos locais, porém, também foi identificada a ausência da União, especialmente como agente financiador das políticas públicas metropolitanas. Por fim, considerou-se que a abordagem do policy design, como elemento analítico, pode fomentar a construção de estratégias para formulação de políticas públicas mais resilientes e robustas, bem como contribuir para a redução das disparidades entre os governos locais. Palavras-chave: Governança metropolitana. Planejamento urbano. Estatuto da metrópole. Policy design. Política pública.
Visual pragmatics and the EndSARS movement
Authors: Ukor Jonathan Ihunayachi
Published: November 2023

There is a paradigm shift in the study of language use from a purely verbal perspective to a multimodal viewpoint. This is the scope of visual pragmatics; it attempts to investigate linguistic and semiotic features from a pragmatic angle. This study is an attempt of such broadened pragmatic analysis, as it investigates the deployment of verbal and visual elements in the Nigerian #EndSARS movement. Extant researchers have also applied concepts of visual pragmatics in other multimodal discourses. This present study employs Mey‟s (2001) Pragmatic Act Theory and Hoye and Kaiser‟s (2007) Visual Act Theory to analyse the deployment of verbal-virtual elements in the 2020 #EndSARS protest. The data for this study are twenty-seven #EndSARS visual images, obtained using Google search engine. Twenty of the images are categorised into seven memes: stained flag feminism placards neo-nationalism r soke ( peak up) solidarity and analysed qualitatively. The visual practs identified in the data are of describing, informing, lamenting, hoping, charging, appealing, demanding, encouraging, associating, stating, warning, instructing, reminding, commanding, vowing, praising, saluting, condemning, and challenging. The practs identified are of charging, stating, commanding, reminding, naming, and describing. The study observed the use of visual elements such as colour, facial expression, metaphor, inference, reference, shared situational knowledge, symbolism, gesture, contrast, satire, costume, and environment. It revealed that visual pragmatic acts and pragmatic acts complement each other in multimodal communication.
Colonial control of firearms in the Sokoto Province 1897-1950s
Authors: Bawa Aisha Balarabe
Published: November 2023

This paper is a historical investigation into colonial control of firearms in the Sokoto Province. The role and use of firearms in colonial Nigeria have gained currency in the last five decades. The European interest in the commercial expedition of Africa facilitated the movement of firearms as an item of trade in exchange for African slaves. The increasing access to firearms, from European traders, provided the opportunity for the emirates of the Sokoto Caliphate to acquire a considerable number of these weapons. However, the vast majority of the literature focuses on their role in warfare and conquest. Despite the important role of the defunct Sokoto Caliphate in the import of firearms, it scarcely received scholarly attention. Deploying the historical method of inquiry, this paper argues that the British attempt to maintain law and order after the conquest of the Sokoto Caliphate instituted several measures to control possession of firearms by the natives. The study concludes that ownership of firearms was seen as a potential threat to the stability of both the colonial administration and the Native Authority.
Aggression: A traumatic augury in Helon Habila’s Oil on Water
Authors: Ilechukwu Ijeoma Susan
Published: November 2023

Over the past four decades, the Niger Delta region of Nigeria has experienced hazardous environmental issues relating to gas flaring, soot, oil spillage and incessant disposal of industrial wastes. Critical attention has been drawn to the environmental situation the region finds itself in. The sole purpose of the paper is to examine the extent to which trauma from environmental hazards and personal experiences trigger aggressive behaviours in characters like Professor and Major in Helon Habila’s Oil on Water. The paper avers that frustration is internal and typically a stimulant for aggression caused by traumatic events like the deplorable living conditions in the creeks and being forced to live and work in a dangerous area which seems upsetting for Professor and Major to bear. Hence, hostile and instrumental aggressions become coping mechanisms for the characters in Oil on Water. Hostile aggression is a reaction to pain, frustration and feelings of endangerment. Traumatic events often leave emotional, maybe chronic features of mental life. Major’s personal life experiences affect his relationship with the indigenes of the Niger Delta region and cause several episodes of aggression which includes several attempts at incinerating some innocent villagers in the creeks. On the other hand, Instrumental aggression involves a motivating desire to attain some other goal which may include money, land, and sex. This is replicated in Oil on Water by the Federal government as it uses soldiers to forcefully claim the Yellow Island stating that the land had been bequeathed to the federal government by the late Chief Malabo who dies in detention. Also, Professor and his militant group kidnap Isabel Floode in order to obtain ransom, in the process kills some journalists and harmless indigenes of the region. This paper concludes that environmental degradation which causes aggression from Major and Professor threatens the mental state of the characters like Rufus, Zaq, Doctor Dagogo, Tamuno and Michael at the end of the novel.