bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Readiness to Continue Online Learning Post Covid-19 Among Students of Politeknik Jeli Kelantan
Authors: Omar Habsah , Abdul Ghani Nor Suhaila , Ismail Mohamad Sukeri , Hassim Mohd Hazwan
Published: July 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted the Ministry of Education to transition entirely to online learning method. All schools and higher education institutions are no exception in embracing this shift. However, the drastic change, executed without adequate preparation, has led to numerous challenges and setbacks, resulting in a decline in student performance. Consequently, once the movement control order was fully lifted, the ministry promptly reverted to traditional face-to-face learning method completely. Polytechnics followed suit, mirroring this approach. Despite the problems and complaints that surfaced, dismissing the role of virtual technology in education is unjustified, given the considerable effort and preparation invested to improve the online learning effectiveness during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hence, this study was conducted to assess students' readiness to continue online learning post-Covid-19. A total of 293 students from Politeknik Jeli Kelantan participated as respondents, and the collected data was statistically analyzed using SPSS V22 software. The study's findings revealed that majority of respondents expressed a strong willingness and motivation to engage in online teaching and learning sessions. Moreover, these respondents exhibited confidence in the potential and effectiveness of online teaching and learning methods. These research findings are anticipated to assist relevant parties involved, particularly educators and educational institutions, in formulating comprehensive teaching modules and policies that integrate both face-to-face and online learning methods seamlessly.
Isolation and Characterization of Beneficial Bacteria in the Guts of Cultured Sturgeon
Authors: Nur Aisyah Faten , Emilia Sharifah Noor , Othman Babul Atiqah , Mohd Azmi Aisyah Najiah
Published: July 2024

Wild sturgeons have been harvested for their meat and caviar. Sturgeons have been cultivated to stop relying on wild stocks due to depletion. However, sturgeons take a long time to reach their sexual maturity stage. Probiotics have been said to be an ideal supplement to enhance the growth of culture sturgeon. Nevertheless, the study of beneficial bacteria in the guts of cultured sturgeon is very scarce. The purpose of this study is to isolate and characterize beneficial bacteria in the guts of culture sturgeon in Malaysia. In this study, isolation and characterization of beneficial bacteria was done in the guts of 3 different sturgeons which were Acipenser schrenckii (Amur sturgeon), Acipenser gueldenstaedtii (Russian sturgeon), and Acipenser baerii (Siberian sturgeon). The isolation of bacteria was done according to three section of guts which are foregut, midgut and hindgut and isolated on the tryptic soy agar (TSA), de Man Rogosa and Sharpe agar (MRS agar) and MRS agar with 2% of CaCO3. The total colony count and biochemical characterization including gram staining reaction, catalase and oxidase test were done on the selected colony. Total colony count revealed that hindgut area of all species is significantly higher (6.93 ± 1.39 log CFU/ml) compared to foregut (4.98 ± 2.32 log CFU/ml) and midgut (6.09 ± 0.64 log CFU/ml). Biochemical characterization results showed that all the isolates selected were gram positive, catalase negative and producing clear zones on MRS agar with 2% of CaCO3. The most potential candidate’s presence in the colony groups were genus Bacillus, Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. The results obtained showed that different species contain different types of bacteria. A study reported that host factors can affect the gastrointestinal microbiota of the fish. However, the weight of these three species has a big gap which were between 4.98kg to 10.51kg. Thus, the weight of the host is assumed to be another factor for the different distribution of the colonies. To conclude, further study needs to be conducted on the effect of the weight in the colonization of the beneficial bacteria in guts of culture sturgeon.
Transformational changes in the teaching of the discipline “Theoretical basis of the synthesis and relationship between the structure and action of medicines” in the conditions of today’s challenges
Authors: ВЕЛЬЧИНСЬКА О.В.
Published: July 2024

The trends of modern events and changes in the life of Ukrainian society impose new demands on the Ukrainian education system. The military aggression against Ukraine led to many problems in the field of education, the solution of which requires immediate changes in the strategy, structure, and teaching methods. It is especially difficult to convey scientific material to students about the peculiarities of the relationship “chemical structure - biological activity” and the principles of finding new biologically active substances (BAS) in the conditions of distance or dual forms of education without access to laboratory equipment and performing a practical experiment. Special computer forecasting programs come to the teacher’s aid, which allow not only to investigate the peculiarities of the chemical structure of a molecule in 2D and 3D formats, but also to obtain a forecast regarding potential biotargets and pharmacological properties of the studied chemical objects.
Simulation methods of education at the clinical department of the therapeutic profile under martial law
Authors: КОВАЛЬ О.А. , КАПЛАН П.О.
Published: July 2024

The article deals with issues related to simulation methods of practical classes conducting with the 6th-year students at the clinical department of the therapeutic profile of the medical university in wartime conditions; methodical approaches to the practical training of a graduate student in internal medicine were proposed with the usage of the stimulation methods training.
Scientific and methodological support for the development of inclusive competence of specialists in professional (vocational and technical education) under martial law
Authors: КОССОВА-СІЛІНА Г.О.
Published: July 2024

The article presents the results of modeling the system of inclusive competence development of specialists in professional (vocational and technical) education and practical aspects of the implementation of this model in the digital educational ecosystem of the Bila Tserkva Institute of Continuous Professional Education. In particular, the following aspects are highlighted: the content of specialist training for inclusive education of students with special educational needs in the course (attestation) period; the features of scientific methodical support of continuous professional development of teachers in the inter-course (inter-test) period; the possibilities of using the resources of the digital educational ecosystem of the Bila Tserkva Institute of Continuous Professional Education to study and spread the best educational practices of organizing inclusive education for students with special educational needs.
Navigating safe learning spaces in ukrainian higher education under war conditions: identifying challenges and finding solutions
Authors: ЛУЩУК Ю. , ЦИГАНОК Г.
Published: July 2024

This study focuses on the safety challenges faced by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Ukraine during wartime, emphasizing the need for comprehensive measures to ensure the well-being of the academic community and maintain academic continuity. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, combining theoretical analysis with empirical insights. Foundational frameworks are established through desk research, while qualitative methods like interviews and focus group discussions gather firsthand perspectives from stakeholders. As a result, the analysis reveals challenges across different dimensions, including physical, psychological, social, and pedagogical aspects. Physical challenges include infrastructure damage and reduced funding, while psychological challenges encompass fear, stress, and trauma. Social challenges involve disrupted interactions and a lack of inclusivity, while pedagogical challenges cover curriculum adjustments and maintaining academic continuity. The study highlights the importance of prioritizing safety in educational settings during wartime conditions. The interdisciplinary “Concept of Safe Educational Environment” training course emerges as a proactive solution, equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills to promote safety and resilience. The article concludes that, given the ongoing war in Ukraine, it is crucial to introduce comprehensive training programs about safety contexts. Such courses can contribute to the national and global discussion on education during crisis situations, offering valuable insights into effective measures that can be adopted to address the challenges faced by educators and students in learning environments under such conditions.
Psychological well-being of preschool-age children under testing conditions
Authors: САВЧЕНКО Л.Л. , ТАБАЧНИК I.Г.
Published: July 2024

Increasingly, modern humanity pays attention to its psychological state and is actively interested in different ways to achieve happiness and life satisfaction. Therefore, popularity of the psychological well-being phenomenon is heightening among researchers and ordinary people. The concept of psychological well-being is considered in most studies as an important aspect of general human health, complementing such components as physical well-being (for example, good physical well-being, ability to withstand physical exertion, nutrition, hygiene, rest, energy, vigor) and social well-being (for example, social status satisfaction, quality of relationships with other people, ability to communicate effectively and interact with others). Practices to support children’s well-being are becoming relevant. There are safe space creating; development of social-emotional and coping skills through a game; maintaining a positive behavior; fostering a social-interactive environment; discussion of difficulties; additional support as the most interesting practices for researchers and ordinary people.
Use of Viber social network in higher education during the period of marital status in Ukraine
Authors: ЯЦУХ О.В.
Published: July 2024

According to the results of surveys on the use of social networks by young people (18-29 years old) conducted by the civil network “OPORA”, in 2022 in Ukraine, 73.8% of young people reported that they are users of Rakuten Viber. In addition, smartphone ownership has become a ubiquitous element of young people’s lives. Up to 98% of youth reported having or access to a smartphone, and 60% of youth reported being online almost all the time. More importantly, they are increasingly used during the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. But since young people spend a lot of time on social networks, it makes no sense not to use these tools in education as well. The article presents the authors’ experience of using Rakuten Viber as a means of supporting education, and the main attention is paid to the results of a survey that studied the opinions and attitudes of students towards Rakuten Viber in comparison with Moodle, as a new phenomenon in university education.
Grabbing and holding interest: innovative methods in teaching foreign languages
Authors: БІЛІЧАК O.I.
Published: July 2024

It is revealed in the article the importance of teaching a foreign language effectively, as well as new teaching techniques which can be applied during the lesson. Interactive teaching methods help to build effective and active interaction during the lesson, where the special attention is paid upon students interaction with each other. Different methods of interactive learning and teaching that involve students in interactive activities in the classroom are becoming so important and widely used nowadays. Modern interactive methods in teaching foreign languages during the lesson are described and the influence of using modern techniques in learning process is analysed, as well as different kinds of interactive technologies are found. The most important task is to create comfort conditions for cognitive activity, in which every student feels support and its importance and progress. Interactive activities consist of the dialogue during the lesson, mutual understanding of different problems. Interactive teaching methods include: discussions, internet research, use of YouTube resources, interactive whiteboards, brainstorming activities, presentation of new material using power point and other presentation software. By embracing technology, personalization, collaboration, continuous assessment educators can create meaningful learning experience the grab and hold student interest, ultimately leading to successful language acquisition and cultural understanding.
Prospects of the Peerto- Peer Method in Higher Medical Education
Authors: БОДНАР Л.А. , ЖИВОТОВСЬКА Л.В. , СКРИПНІКОВ А.М. , БОЙКО Д.І. , ВОРОДЮХІНА А.К. , БОДНАР В.А.
Published: July 2024

Modern society has new requirements for education, excluding the training of young people who can make critical decisions, find a way to communicate in a new environment, and effectively establish new relationships in a dynamic world. Personality characteristics, including independence, creativity, activity, the ability to adapt to rapid changes, become the most important at the present stage, wherein the formation of such features requires new approaches to the learning process. The implementation of interactive teaching methods contributes to the creation of additional opportunities for the renewal of content and teaching methods, as well as the expansion of knowledge. The Peer-to-Peer principle is one of the newest methods of interactive education. This approach is based on specific interaction and special transfer of information, and is a technology of sociological and pedagogical influence, a method of forming a personality who can make decisions independently, be responsible for himself/herself, own life and behavior. The peer-to-peer method, or Peer-to-Peer learning, is defined as a process that involves people of approximately the same age who have the same social status or similar abilities. That is, students take on the role of teachers for their peers. This technique encourages students to actively participate in the learning process, develops critical thinking, promotes effective interaction, develops intrinsic motivation to study the discipline, and, as a result, improves learning outcomes. It has also been established that the Peer-to-Peer method provides the peer teacher with greater self-efficacy in developing clinical and teaching skills, allowing them to become a role model with the motivation to benefit others and improve as a future doctor. In the article, the authors analyzed the main forms of Peer-to-Peer method abroad and in Ukraine, and also identified the prospects for the implementation of this method in the educational process of higher medical school. The use of the Peer-to-Peer method in higher medical education institutions has shown feasibility and effectiveness. This method has a positive impact on students’ academic performance, confidence and satisfaction with the learning process, and has the potential to transform traditional teaching approaches with a consequent improvement in the quality of medical education. Therefore, tertiary medical schools should consider incorporating this method into their educational strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
A Study that Compare Traditional Classroom Teaching with Online Learning and Using Traditional Textbooks with Online Learning in Middle Schools
Authors: Xiangxu Wang , Vasudeva Panicker Chandra Mohan , Islam Aminul
Published: July 2024

Due to its apparent centrality in several conceptualizations of how to address the digital divide, this study highlights the heterogeneous development of so-called online abilities. Three major performance evaluations look at how age, gender, educational attainment, and the effectiveness and regularity of using the Services affect results. Knowledgeable with the ways of the Internet. There seems to be a generational deterioration in one's proficiency with any given media. However, when comparing ages on content-specific talents, the older age bracket always comes out on top. Their inexperience with the medium is holding them back and will have disastrous results. Studies of digital literacy have paid little attention to this result, if they are aware of it at all. The capacity to make productive use of the Internet in technological and material settings seems to be strongly impacted by educational level. Previous research has shown that people learn digital capabilities best via a combination of classroom teaching and hands-on practise. Time spent online only benefits non-medium- specific skills. This would imply that prolonged exposure to digital media does not lead to gains in skill related to processing digital material, regardless of how long one spends doing so or how often. The latter has a smaller effect on general skill levels. The study examined the performance of male and female students in both virtual and brick-and-mortar classrooms. The research found that regardless of the kind of instruction used, there was a statistically significant variation in the GPAs of the participants based on gender. Male and female students had similar perspectives on virtual and conventional classrooms.
Teachers and Parents Working Together is Essential for Pupils to Build a Healthy Mindset Based on Values and to Prepare Them for Life's Challenges in High School
Authors: Yuxia Han , Vasudeva Panicker Chandra Mohan , Islam Aminul
Published: July 2024

The aim of jthis study was to investigate the potential relationship between parental participation and academic success in middle school. Investigations were also conducted on the ethnic inequalities in the ;relationship between parental engagement and student accomplishment. The research compared parental engagement and academic success between groups in an ethnically and racially diverse school. In order to participate in the research, 41 teenagers and their parents had to answer questions on parental communication with the school and engagement in their kids' education. We examined the students' final science and English grades, as well as their MAP English scores, in addition to their survey replies. According to the study's findings, White parents were the most active in their kids' education and White children scored better academically than their Southeast Asian and South Asian counterparts. The Pearson correlation test is used to determine the positive association between parental involvement and student progress. Parental engagement takes the form of signing weekly grade reports, phoning the school (r =.586, p =.01), or receiving a call from the school (r =.479, p =.01). The Pearson correlation between academic performance and grades (r =.054 for signing weekly grade reports and reading school notes, emails, and texts) did not show a significant relationship between parental participation and academic success.
PENGEMBANGAN DESA WISATA KOPI BERBASIS PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT LOKAL DI DESA COLOL LAMBA LEDA TIMUR MANGGARAI TIMUR
Authors: YASTATIN FERLIANA
Published: July 2024

Desa Wisata merupakan suatu tempat yang memiliki ciri dan nilai tertentu sebagai daya tariknya, baik tentang kehidupan pedesaan maupun keunikan atau kekhasanya. Pemanfaatan kekayaan alam dan kebudayaan juga menjadi daya tarik tersendiri. Selain itu Desa Wisata merupakan Desa yang memiliki kemandirian karena potensi alam telah dikelola secara tepat dengan melibatkan partisipasi masyarakat secara baik, buka saja sebagai intrepensi pembangunan tapi juga dalam permasalahan. Pengembangan desa wisata membutuhkan partisipasi masyarakat lokal dalam keseluruhan tahap pengembangan mulai tahap perencanaan, implementasi, dan pengawasan. Akan tetapi, dalam realitas sering terjadi pengabaian partisipasi masyarakat. Salah satunya adalah Desa colol di kecamatan Lama Leda Timur yang sejak lama dikenal sebagai daerah penghasil kopi akhirnya diterapkan sebagai desa wisata berbasis kopi.Adanya upaya pengembangan desa wisata juga dilatarbelakangi adanya keinginan pemerintah untuk memberdayakan dan meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat desa dimana masih banyak desa yang berstatus desa tertinggal. partisipasi masyarakat dalam bentuk pikiran, tenaga, uang, serta musyawarah dan gotong royong untuk meningkatkan kualitas Desa sebagai upaya dalam pengembangan Desa Wisata yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat dalam pengembangan Desa Wisata, serta adanya tingkatan partisipasi masyarakat yang dilakukan seperti memberikan informasi, konsultasi, pengambilan keputusan bersama, bertindak bersama dan memberikan dukungan. Proses pengembangan desa wisata dalam prakteknya menghadapi berbagai permasalahan, secara umum permasalahan yang terjadi yaitu tidak dioptimalkannya peran masyarakat, sehingga masyarakat tidak hanya merasa kurang memiliki rasa bangga terhadap pariwisata yang ada di desanya, tetapi juga masyarakat tidak mendapatkan keuntungan dari adanya kegiatan pariwisata yang ada di desa.
COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE DALAM PENANGANAN PANDEMI COVID 19 DI KOTA SURABAYA (Study Kasus Di Kelurahan Kandangan
Authors: SAPUTRA ADITYA , WORO ASTUTI SRI JUNI
Published: July 2024

Collaborative Governance Dalam Penanganan Pandemi Covid-19 Di Kota Surabaya(Study Kasus Di Kelurahan Kandangan) Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk medeskripsikan keberhasilan pelaksanaan Collaborative Governance Dalam Penanganan Pandemi Covid-19 Di Kota Surabaya (Study Kasus Di Kelurahan Kandangan). Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunaakan wawancara dan dokumentasi. Untuk menjamin validitas data menggunakan triangulasi sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan Collaborative Governance dalam penanganan Covid-19 di Surabaya kususnya di Kelurahan Kandangan sudah baik, hanya saja Pemerintah hendaknya memberikan bantuan secara merata kepada masyarakat dan pengawasan lebih ketat dan tidak ada kecurangan dalam penyaluran bantuan, sehingga penyalurannya merata dan masyarakat mendapatkan haknya.
EFEKTIVITAS INOVASI GO-PLOONG (GO-PELAYANAN LIMBAH CAIR DOMESTIK ONLINE GRESIK) DI DINAS PEKERJAAN UMUM DAN TATA RUANG KABUPATEN GRESIK
Authors: TINA AGUS , WORO ASTUTI SRI JUNI
Published: July 2024

Agus Tina, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Wijaya Putra, Surabaya, Agustus 2021, Efektivitas Inovasi Go-Ploong (Go-Pelayanan Limbah Cair Domestik Online Gresik) di Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Tata Ruang Kabupaten Gresik, Pembimbing Dr. Sri Juni Woro Astuti, M.Com. Seiring bertambahnya kebutuhan masyarakat maka, pelayanan yang diberikan pemerintah kepada masyarakat terus mengalami perbaikan. Pelayanan publik berbasis teknologi mulai diterapkan di Indonesia, salah satunya yaitu Pemerintah Kabupaten Gresik khususnya dalam hal pelayanan limbah cair domestik. Pemerintah Kabupaten Gresik melalui Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Tata Ruang Kabupaten Gresik meluncurkan inovasi Go-Ploong (GoPelayanan Limbah Cair Domestik Online Gresik) yang dikelola oleh UPT PLCD (Unit Pelaksanaan Teknis Pengelolaan Limbah Cair Domestik). Go-Ploong adalah salah satu tools atau alat untuk mengendalikan pencemaran lingkungan di Kabupaten Gresikdengan cara mempercepat penanganan pengendalian pencemaran air dan tanah lalu diolah di IPLT sehingga tercipta sanitasi aman. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendiskripsikan Efektivitas Inovasi Go-Ploong di Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Tata Ruang Kabupaten Gresik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data yaitu melalui wawancara secara daring, studi kepustakaan, dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa inovasi Go-Ploong di Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Tata Ruang Kabupaten Gresik dalam pelaksanaanya telah memenuhi kriteria efektivitas inovasi. Pada kriteria memberikan perbaikan pelayanan publik yaitu Go-Ploong dianggap sebagai pioneer sarana pengangkut limbah cair domestik berbasis daring di Indonesia. Kriteria memberikan manfaat bagi masyarakat yaitu memberikan kemudahan dengan fasilitas online dan data pengguna jasa terfasilitasi. Kriteria dapat direplikasi yaitu penyelenggara pelayanan publik kota lain yang mempelajari dan mengadopsi pelaksanaan Go-Ploong. Kriteria berkelanjutan yaitu Go-Ploong layak menjadi inovasi berkelanjutan karena mendapat dukungan program serta anggaran.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM RUMAH PADAT KARYA (STUDI DI VIADUCT BY GUBENG)
Authors: YUNIAR NANDA VITA , ASTUTI INDRI
Published: July 2024

Nanda Vita Yuniar, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Wijaya Putra, Surabaya, Agustus 2023, Implementasi Program Rumah Padat Karya (Studi Di Viaduct By Gubeng). Penelitian ini di lakukan di viaduct by gubeng yang berada di Jl.Nias no.110, Kecamatan Gubeng, Kota Surabaya dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi program rumah padat karya (studi di viaduct by gubeng) dan apa saja faktor penghambat dan juga pendukung program rumah padat karya (studi di viaduct by gubeng). Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Kemudian jenis yang di pakai adalah deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan juga dokumnetasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini yang menggunakan teori Charles O. Jones ialah implementasi program rumah padat karya(studi di viaduct by gubeng) belum bisa di katakan berjalan sepenuhnya di karenakan masih terdapat beberapa kendala yang di hadapi 1) Pada aspek organisasi, dapat di katakana sudah cukup memadai pada struktur organisasi, sumber daya manusia dan juga metodenya, sedangkan untuk sarana dan prasarananya belum bisa di katakan memadai, dan hal tersebut harus di upayakan secara mandiri oleh tim di viaduct by gubeng. 2) Pada aspek interpretasi, di ketahui bahwa dalam mensosialisasikan program rumah padat karya viaduct by gubeng sudah berjalan dengan cukup baik. 3) Pada aspek penerapan, saat ini usaha yang berjalan dengan cukup baik hanya pada pengelolaan cafe, Sedangkan untuk usaha barbershop belum berjalan dengan optimal di karenakan sepi peminat, dan untuk usaha cuci motor & mobil untuk sementara di tiadakan mengingat tempatnya yang di jadikan lahan parkir. Faktor yang menghambat yang pertama ialah kurangnya prasarana yang di gunakan untuk usaha cuci moto & mobil, yang ke dua ialah kurangnya minat GAMIS(keluarga miskin) pada usaha barbershop, yang ke tiga ialah kurangnya updating pada media sosialnya, dan yang ke empat yaitu kurangnya konsistensi GAMIS(keluarga miskin) dalam menerapkan SOP. Kemudian faktor yang mendukung ialah sumber daya manusianya sudah memadai atau bisa di katakan pendamping yang memberikan keterampilan kepada GAMIS(keluarga miskin).
Towards an Understanding of the Music Value Chain in Ghana: The Role of Artiste Managers
Authors: Nyadu-Addo Ralph
Published: July 2024

The Ghana music value chain pivots on the dynamics of the artiste managers who handle the various music genres. Unfortunately, studies on artiste managers, the types of artiste managers, and a detailed description of their training, and general operations are rare in the Ghanaian context. Hence, this study was conducted to shed light on the significant roles of artiste managers for a better understanding of the Ghanaian music value chain. The research used a triangulated approach (qualitative and quantitative) to collect data. The primary research method employed was qualitative through semi-structured interviews (face-to-face and telephone as well as video calls). The quantitative method was employed mainly as a secondary source from the MUSIGA-KPMG Report (2014) among others. The results showed that different types of artiste managers in Ghana are found across different genres captured in the music value chain. These artiste managers are key at the marketing stage of the music value chain. Thus, performance is used as a channel to convey the music of the artiste to the music consumers. Based on the results, it is recommended that the government enact policies that streamline music skills development by making music apprenticeships attractive. This can be done by supporting ongoing efforts by private institutions to develop the artiste. Thus, a public-private partnership is a laudable approach that has far-reaching implications in creating artistes in the country. The study offers useful information that may contribute to nurturing and developing the artiste for social and economic gains.

Keywords: Artiste Managers, Creative Art Industry, Music Value Chain, Ghana
The right to strike
Authors: Gillan Steve
Published: July 2024

It is a basic, fundamental human right for any worker to withdraw their labour — that is why the trade union movement in the United Kingdom needs to resist the new Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act when embarking on industrial action. This legislation is a back-door attempt to ban strike action in certain occupations and for certain groups of workers. The Prison Officers’ Association (POA) argues that it is vital that together we campaign not only to repeal the MSL Act and the Trade Union Act 2016, but also against the disgraceful stain of section 127 of the Criminal Justice Public Order Act 1994. The POA will not rest until we get justice. Our fight goes on irrespective of whether or not we are supported by the wider trade union movement.
The polycrisis of capitalism
Authors: Roberts Michael
Published: July 2024

Polycrisis is the buzzword among leftists right now.

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The word expresses the coming together and interlocking of various crises: economic (inflation and slump), environmental (climate and pandemic) and geopolitical (war and international divisions). In this article, I intend to go through each of these components of the polycrisis of capitalism in the third decade of the 21st century. By the end of this account, the intensity of the impending collection of crises is revealed — and time is running out to avoid the consequences.
On the 50
th
anniversary of the Portuguese Revolution of April 25 1974
Authors: Nunes Albano
Published: July 2024

In 2024, the Portuguese people, and with them the entire democratic and progressive world, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ‘Carnation Revolution’, the first and to date only social revolution in western Europe after the second world war. In its rising phase between 1974 and 1976, the Portuguese revolution implemented profound antimonopoly, anti-imperialist and even anti-capitalist transformations that radically changed the country’s economic structures and the living conditions of the Portuguese people. Its central goal was to achieve liberation from fascist rule and an end to colonial wars. This it achieved. But it was also an ‘unfinished revolution’ in terms of its wider goals of social transformation. The Portuguese revolution left deep imprints of achievements, experiences and values. These remain the basis of the Portuguese Communist Party’s current programme for an advanced democracy, a programme that the party proposes to the Portuguese people and that is an integral part of the socialist Portugal of the future.
Galaxy and Mass Assembly (GAMA): Stellar-to-dynamical Mass Relation. II. Peculiar Velocities
Authors: Dogruel M. Burak , Taylor Edward N. , Cluver Michelle , Colless Matthew , de Graaff Anna , Sonnenfeld Alessandro , Lucey John R. , D’Eugenio Francesco , Howlett Cullan , Said Khaled
Published: July 2024

Empirical correlations connecting starlight to galaxy dynamics (e.g., the fundamental plane (FP) of elliptical/quiescent (Q) galaxies and the Tully–Fisher relation of spiral/star-forming (SF) galaxies) provide cosmology-independent distance estimation and are central to local Universe cosmology. In this work, we introduce the mass hyperplane (MH), which is the stellar-to-dynamical mass relation (M
⋆/M
dyn) recast as a linear distance indicator. Building on recent FP studies, we show that both SF and Q galaxies follow the same empirical MH, then use this to measure the peculiar velocities (PVs) for a sample of 2496 galaxies at z < 0.12 from GAMA. The limiting precision of MH-derived distance/PV estimates is set by the intrinsic scatter in size, which we find to be ≈0.1 dex for both Q and SF galaxies (when modeled independently) and ≈0.11 dex when all galaxies are modeled together, showing that the MH is as good as the FP. To empirically validate our framework and distance/PV estimates, we compare the inferred distances to groups as derived using either Q or SF galaxies. A good agreement is obtained with no discernible bias or offset, having a scatter of ≈0.05 dex ≈12% in distance. Further, we compare our PV measurements for the Q galaxies to the previous PV measurements of the galaxies in common between GAMA and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, which shows similarly good agreement. Finally, we provide comparisons of PV measurements made with the FP and the MH, then discuss possible improvements in the context of upcoming surveys such as the 4MOST Hemisphere Survey.
Contributions on a small collection of the former Subulinidae Fischer & Crosse, 1877 (Eupulmonata, Achatinoidea) with catalogue of the Glessula and Rishetia species recorded from Myanmar
Authors: Man Nem Sian , Ablett Jonathan D. , Lwin Ngwe , Sutcharit Chirasak , Panha Somsak
Published: July 2024

The taxonomy of subulinid snails in Myanmar has been evaluated, resulting in the recognition of 40 species and subspecies across nine genera: Allopeas, Bacillum, Curvella, Glessula, Opeas, Paropeas, Rishetia, Tortaxis, and Zootecus. Nine species are re-described based on recently collected specimens, and two new species, Glessula mandalayensis Man & Panha, sp. nov. from Mandalay Region and Tortaxis cylindropsis Man & Panha, sp. nov. from Shan State are introduced. The genitalia and radula of Zootecus pullus was studied for the first time. This study also presents a comprehensive list of all subulinid species recorded to date from Myanmar. The type specimens and authenticated museum specimens have been illustrated with accompanying taxonomic remarks and nine species formerly assigned in Glessula are now placed in Rishetia: R. akouktoungensis, R. baculina, R. basseinensis, R. burrailensis maxwelli, R. kentungensis, R. limborgi, R. nathiana, R. pertenuis, and R. pertenuis major.
Enhancing yogurt overall quality with enzymatically hydrolyzed cantaloupe rind powder: Effects of the supplement ratio on texture, rheology, stability, phenolic content, and antioxidant activity
Authors: Nguyen Thi Quynh Ngoc , Le Thi Thuy , Dong Thi Ho Thanh
Published: July 2024

Recently, there has been growing interest in incorporating dietary fiber into yogurt products, driven by its potential to improve the texture, rheology, and stability of yogurt, as well as the associated health benefits. This study specifically focused on the utilization of enzymatically hydrolyzed cantaloupe rind powder, which was the product of the enzymatic hydrolysis of the raw cantaloupe rind powder using cellulase and xylanase enzymes to increase its soluble dietary fiber content. The resulting hydrolyzed cantaloupe rind powder (referred to as HCRP) was added to a probiotic yogurt recipe at varying ratios of 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% (w/w). Physicochemical, textural, and rheological properties, and syneresis of the control yogurt (without HCRP addition) and the HCRP-fortified yogurts at different addition ratios, were evaluated during a 15-day storage period at 4℃. Additionally, the color, total phenolic content (TPC), and antioxidant property of the yogurts were assessed at the end of the storage period. The results demonstrated that the addition of HCRP increased the hardness, viscosity, elasticity, and stability of the yogurt compared to the control yogurt. Specifically, the addition of 1.5% HCRP to yogurt resulted in a 1.6, 6.0, 1.9, 1.7, and 1.5 times increase in hardness, adhesiveness, apparent viscosity, storage modulus, and loss modulus compared to the control yogurt on day 15 of the storage period, respectively. Meanwhile, the syneresis was reduced by approximately 3 times in the 1.5% HCRP-added yogurt (5.60%) compared to the control yogurt (17.41%). The TPC of the yogurt also increased with higher levels of HCRP addition, reaching approximately 1.5 times that of the control yogurt at a 1.5% addition level. Furthermore, the antioxidant activity, as determined by the DPPH assay, was not detected in the control yogurt but exhibited a significant increase with higher concentrations of HCRP. This study highlights the potential of enzymatically hydrolyzed cantaloupe rind powder as a functional ingredient to enhance the quality attributes of yogurt, including its textural, rheological properties, stability, phenolic content, and antioxidant activity.
Spatio-temporal alterations, configurations, and distribution of green areas, along with their sustainability in Parakou, Benin
Authors: Akakpo Bokon A , Padonou Elie A , Okhimamhe Appollonia A , Umaru Emmanuel T , Azihou Akomian F , Ibrahim Haruna , Orekan Vincent AO , Sinsin Brice A
Published: July 2024

Green areas (GAs) are swiftly declining in urban areas worldwide, amplifying adverse local climate impacts on the well-being of city residents. Despite this, there is limited empirical research on the changing patterns and distribution of GAs and their vulnerability. This is especially notable in dry tropical cities where these spaces function as vital microclimate areas that control against climate change effects such as flooding and heat islands. This study focused on examining the changing GA coverage, scrutinizing the spatial distribution of different GA categories, and investigating threat factors associated with their perceived sustainability in Parakou. Employing a mixed-methods approach, open-source geospatial data and collected primary data were acquired through on-site observations as well as semi-structured interviews. Data analysis involved the application of geospatial, statistical, and textual techniques. The results indicated that, from 2000 to 2020, the city experienced a loss of 16.48 km2 (24.73%) in its GA cover. The predominant land use change observed was the conversion of sparse vegetation (21.86%) into built-up areas. A notable difference (P < 0.0001) was observed among GA categories, revealing an aggregated spatial pattern [g (r) > 1] that emphasizes the necessity for tailored strategies to enhance and conserve each GA category within the city. Furthermore, there is a perception of critical degradation in various GA categories, namely city bush, cropland, and forest plantation. The primary causes identified for GA depletion in the city were poor management strategies and lack of planning. These results could provide valuable guidance for policymakers, urban planners, and cityscape architects with a focus on urban sustainability, particularly regarding the development of GAs in the Republic of Benin.
CTFusion: CNN-transformer-based self-supervised learning for infrared and visible image fusion
Authors: Du Keying , Fang Liuyang , Chen Jie , Chen Dongdong , Lai Hua
Published: July 2024

Infrared and visible image fusion (IVIF) is devoted to extracting and integrating useful complementary information from muti-modal source images. Current fusion methods usually require a large number of paired images to train the models in supervised or unsupervised way. In this paper, we propose CTFusion, a convolutional neural network (CNN)-Transformer-based IVIF framework that uses self-supervised learning. The whole framework is based on an encoder-decoder network, where encoders are endowed with strong local and global dependency modeling ability via the CNN-Transformer-based feature extraction (CTFE) module design. Thanks to the development of self-supervised learning, the model training does not require ground truth fusion images with simple pretext task. We designed a mask reconstruction task according to the characteristics of IVIF, through which the network can learn the characteristics of both infrared and visible images and extract more generalized features. We evaluated our method and compared it to five competitive traditional and deep learning-based methods on three IVIF benchmark datasets. Extensive experimental results demonstrate that our CTFusion can achieve the best performance compared to the state-of-the-art methods in both subjective and objective evaluations.
Mechanical Basis of Lumbar Intervertebral Disk Degeneration
Authors: Muthu Sathish , Visawanathan Vibhu Krishnan , Chellamuthu Girinivasan
Published: July 2024

The etiology of degenerative disk disease (DDD) is multifactorial. Among the various factors, mechanical processes contributing to endplate or discal injuries have been discussed as the initiating events in the degenerative cascade. DDD encompasses the multitudinous changes undergone by the different structures of the spinal segment, namely intervertebral disk (IVD), facet joints, vertebral end plate (VEP), adjoining marrow (Modic changes), and vertebral body. It has been etiologically linked to a complex interplay of diverse mechanisms. Mechanically, two different mechanisms have been proposed for intervertebral disk degeneration (IVDD): endplate-driven, especially in upper lumbar levels, and annulus-driven degeneration. VEP is the weakest link of the lumbar spine, and fatigue damage can be inflicted upon them under physiological loads, leading to the initiation of DDD. Disk calcification has been put forth as another initiator of inflammation, stiffening, and abnormal stresses across the IVD. The initial mechanical disruption leads to secondary IVDD through unfavorable loading of the nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosis. The final degenerative cascade is then propagated through a combination of biological, inflammatory, autoimmune, or metabolic pathways (impaired transport of metabolites or nutrients). Abnormal spinopelvic alignment, especially pelvic incidence, also significantly impacts the degenerative process. Hence, the etiology of DDD is multifactorial. Mechanical pathways, including VEP injuries, increased disk stiffness, and abnormal spinopelvic alignment, play a significant role in the initiation of IVDD.
World Trauma Day: An Opportunity for Change
Authors: Sansoni Gabriela Azevedo , Lim Yee Siew
Published: July 2024

World Trauma Day started in 2011 in New Delhi due to the high number of road traffic casualties. Poor outcomes of traumatic injuries are often caused by inefficient pre-hospital emergency response and lack of resources. The day is held on the 17th of October to raise awareness of the need for trauma care. Education is also a powerful tool. Both trauma prevention and trauma management can be taught to school-age children, the public, and health professionals. Providing the public with basic trauma care knowledge, including how to effectively administer first aid in an emergency, can save lives. The next 17th of October is, therefore, a unique opportunity to celebrate achievements in Global Trauma Care, as well as push for improvement on areas we are still lacking. It is a necessary advocacy moment to bring attention to the gap in access to safe and timely trauma care, stakeholder awareness raising and health policy change.
Effect of Sexual Quality of Life on Self-Management Perceptions of Women with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Eroğlu N
Published: July 2024

Background:

The quality of sexual life of women with type 2 diabetes has an impact on their self-management perceptions.

Aim:

To evaluate the effect of quality of sexual life on self-care perceptions of women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).

Material and Methods:

It was an online descriptive study of 127 women with type 2 DM. The questionnaire consisted of a patient information form, sexual quality of life scale-female, and diabetes self-management perception scale.

Results:

There was a significant relationship between diabetes self-management perception and sexual quality of life (P = 0.000). The individuals’ diabetes self-management perception scores differed significantly according to their age (F = 3.12; P = 0.047), and the sexual quality of life scores differed significantly according to their treatment type (F = 4.01; P = 0.020).

Conclusion:

There is a relationship between quality of sexual life and self-management perceptions of women with type 2 DM. As the quality of sexual life increases, diabetes self-management perceptions increase. Age affects diabetes self-management perception, and the type of treatment used by individuals also affects their quality of sexual life.
Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Fuel Pump Low Lubricity Fluid Endurance Test
Authors:   AE-5B Aircraft and Engine Fuel and Lubricant Sys Components
Published: July 2024

This procedure is intended to apply to fuel pumps.

This procedure will be defined in terms of recommended test fluid, test setup, test conditions, and test method.

This procedure may be used for other fuel system components, by testing in conjunction with the pump, which normally supplies the component inlet flow, or a substitute test pump of similar capacity.

This procedure may be used, with variations in test conditions and test fluid, for performing pump evaluation tests. Tests at progressively increasing pump speeds and pressures will provide design limitation data. Alternate test periods on a test pump and another pump, of a design for which actual service durability is known, will provide useful comparison data.
Hardware Protected Security Environment Management of Confidential Data
Authors:   Vehicle Electrical System Security Committee
Published: July 2024

This document provides an information report to the readers for the management of confidential data associated with hardware protected security environment (HPSE). The scope of the present document is common principles of confidential data, methodologies, conformance of SAE J3101 with regulations and standards, and use cases.
Constructing Deterministic Parity Automata from Positive and Negative Examples
Authors: Bohn León , Löding Christof
Published: July 2024

We present a polynomial time algorithm that constructs a deterministic parity
automaton (DPA) from a given set of positive and negative ultimately periodic
example words. We show that this algorithm is complete for the class of
$\omega$-regular languages, that is, it can learn a DPA for each regular
$\omega$-language. For use in the algorithm, we give a definition of a DPA,
that we call the precise DPA of a language, and show that it can be constructed
from the syntactic family of right congruences for that language (introduced by
Maler and Staiger in 1997). Depending on the structure of the language, the
precise DPA can be of exponential size compared to a minimal DPA, but it can
also be a minimal DPA. The upper bound that we obtain on the number of examples
required for our algorithm to find a DPA for $L$ is therefore exponential in
the size of a minimal DPA, in general. However we identify two parameters of
regular $\omega$-languages such that fixing these parameters makes the bound
polynomial.