bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gender and Power Constructions in Visual Political Reporting
Authors: Kinnebrock Susanne , Knieper Thomas
Published: November 2023

The analysis of visual presscoverage is still in the early stages of development, although politicalcommunication today is no longer logo-centered but mainly icon-centered. In ourpaper we first outline a method to analyze the meaning of journalistic picturesin a standardized way combining methodological insights from quantitativecontent analysis with findings from social psychology and (de-) constructivefeminist theory. In a second step we present the results of an analysis offront pages of German news magazines showing how “Cross-Sex-Typing” is appliedto mark political power or powerlessness.
Reeducación por Jurisdicción: Aplicación de una Comprensión Cristiano-Occidental del matrimonio en Alemania Occidental después de 1945
Authors: LÃ¶hnig Martin
Published: November 2023

Después de 1945, se reabrieron los tribunales de familia en las zonas de Alemania Occidental, basados en una idea cristiana-occidental del matrimonio, reinterpretada por los nazis, siguiendo válida la ley del matrimonio de 1938. De esta manera se contribuía a la reeducación tras 12 años de nazismo. ¿Cuáles fueron los fundamentos ideológicos de la reeducación? El combate por el reajuste ideológico, que comenzó inmediatamente después de la guerra, estuvo entrelazado a la disputa sobre la definición oficial de los términos "matrimonio" y "familia". Hasta 1945 la "moral”, en el sentido de la Ley de matrimonio alemán significaba simplemente "fertilidad". Después de 1945 la "moral" simplemente significa que, en principio, los matrimonios eran indisolubles. Si una mujer se había casado, podía estar segura que había adquirido un derecho a la atención de toda la vida, a través de un matrimonio para toda la vida. En este artículo se muestra el camino de la "moral" a la "moralidad"
Joaquín Sama, la Institución Libre de Enseñanza y su amistad con Giner de los Ríos y los Machado
Authors: Ruiz-Eugenio Laura , Tellado Itxaso
Published: November 2023

Joaquín Sama fue miembro fundador y accionista de la Institución Libre de Enseñanza (ILE). Este artículo recoge parte de los aspectos más destacados de su vida profesional y personal. La ILE, su fundador Giner de los Ríos y sus colaboradores, como Joaquín Sama, tuvieron un papel fundamental en la revolución cultural y científica que vivió España a finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX, a pesar de haber dejado de ser una potencia mundial. Sama fue el director pedagógico de la ILE desde 1885 hasta su muerte en 1895, tiempos de mayor impulso de la Institución. La ILE incorpora la preocupación social de Sama, su firme convicción de llevar la enseñanza a la clase obrera y el campesinado, y de entender la enseñanza como la herramienta más eficaz para la libertad y la superación de la situación de miseria en la que vivían millones de personas. Pero las revoluciones de la intensidad como la que promovieron el grupo institucionalista deben mucho al tipo de relaciones humanes que había entre ellos. Para Joaquín Sama no solo la ILE, sino también la amistad con Giner de los Ríos y los Machado fueron pilares en su vida que marcaron su trayectoria.
El Pluralisme del Moviment VeÃ¯nal de Nou Barris (Barcelona) en el Tardofranquisme
Authors: Salgado José M.
Published: November 2023

Una de les característiques del règim franquista va ser el seu carÃ cter anticomunista i, una forma de demonitzar i criminalitzar l’oposició per part del règim, va ser assenyalar a aquesta de “comunista”, malgrat no ho fos. La Guerra Freda va marcar tot el procés del franquisme, per un costat teníem al règim lluitant contra el comunisme (és a dir, contra qualsevol element opositor) i, per l’altre, teníem els comunistes lluitant contra “el règim feixista de Franco”. Aquest article centra la seva investigació en el cas del moviment veÃ¯nal de Nou Barris de Barcelona durant el tardofranquisme. A partir de les entrevistes realitzades se’ns presenta un moviment veÃ¯nal pluralista que no es correspon al seu suposat estalinisme. Per contra, era un moviment independent, majoritÃ riament format per persones que no pertanyien a cap organització, amb una important presència de grans animadors socials (com els anomenats capellans obrers) conjuntament amb membres de diferents organitzacions d’esquerres, algunes d’elles estalinistes (PSUC, OCE (BR), PCE-ml, PTE) i d’altres contrÃ ries a l’estalinisme (com va ser Plataformes Anticapitalistes, AC o UCL).
Family-School Connections, Early Learning, and Socioeconomic Inequality in the US
Authors: Crosnoe Robert
Published: November 2023

Policy interest in parental involvement in the U.S. has rapidly grown, necessitating a deeper understanding of how families and schools can partner to promote learning and reduce performance disparities in this country. Matching multidisciplinary theory with growth curve analyses of American children in the Early Childhood Longitudinal StudyKindergarten Cohort, this study found that familyschool engagement (in which school personnel and parents reached out to each other) and familyschool symmetry (in which parents and teachers constructed parallel learning environments) were associated with greater reading gains during the primary grades. Socioeconomically disadvantaged children appeared more at risk from one-sided engagement, and their more advantaged peers appeared to benefit more from symmetry.
THEORIES OF PEDAGOGY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHILOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Authors: Vladlenov Denis , Miroshnyk Svitlana , Шульга Світлана , Кобякова Ірина , Mezhiievska Iryna , Maslovskyi Valentyn , Mihalyuk Alla , Miroshnichenko Valentyna , Nikolaeva Sofiya , Chernysh Valentyna , Diachkova Yana , Synekop Oksana , Umbetov Abilhan , Umbetova Mahabbat , Zhygalo Ivan , Федотова Олена , Томаз Ірина , Федотова Олена , Томаз Ірина , Наливайко Марія , Аксьонова Олена , Авдєєва Світлана , Мінакова Ірина , Тонне Олена , Букрєєва Інна , Чубенко Валентина
Published: November 2023

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Thermal comfort in a building constructed of FOAM concrete made in Burkina Faso
Authors:   Laboratory of Thermal and Renewable Energies (LETRE), Department of physics, University Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 P.O.Box 7021, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Ouédraogo Adélaïde Lareba , Ouédraogo Germain Wend-Pouiré , Imbga ssi Bouto , Kaboré Boureima , Nana Gilbert , Toussakoe Karim , Korgo Bruno , Kam Sié , Bathiebo Dieudonné Joseph , Kiéno Florent Pèlèga , Blanchart Philippe ,   Institute for Research on Ceramics (IRCER), European Center for Ceramics, 12 Rue Atlantis, 87068 Limoges –France,   Norbert Zongo University of Koudougou, Department of physics, BP 376, Burkina Faso
Published: November 2023

Thermal comfort is a feeling of well-being in a given environment. In the context of sustainable development, new regulations on thermal insulation in the building sector are leading researchers to design new materials for energy-saving systems and ensuring comfort in the habitat. We highlight the effects induced by the use of Pr. Blanchard's foamed concrete (FC) in construction in order to reduce energy consumption and ensure hygrothermal comfort in the home. This article numerically studies the thermal comfort for buildings constructed with materials such as foamed concrete, cinder block, compressed earth brick (CEB), adobe and cut laterite block (CLB). The comparison of the hygrothermal behavior (temperature and relative humidity) of premises made of different materials was carried out with three typical climates (January: dry and cold period, April: dry and hot period and August: humid period and mild temperature) under climatic conditions of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. The results showed that for the months of January, April and August the temperatures of the foamed concrete room (FC-930, thickness: th=17.5 cm) having respectively values of 296 K, 304 K, and 298 K is always lower to other materials. The relative humidity of the foamed concrete cell (FC-930, th=17.5 cm) in the months of January, April and August has values of 19%, 31 % and 63.7 % respectively which are also higher than those of the cells built with several local materials. Thus, a building constructed with foamed concrete has better thermal comfort than those made of concrete block, CEB, adobe and CLB.
Experimental study on the effect of tilt angle and dust fouling on the electrical parameters of PV modules in Bambey, Senegal
Authors:   Research Team Renewable energies, materials and laser(2ERML), Alioune DIOP University of Bambey, Diourbel, 30 Bambey, Senegal, TOURE Cheikh Saliou , SOW Papa Tat Tabara , MBODJI Senghane
Published: November 2023

This article presents an experimental study of the effect of dust fouling on the electrical performance of a PV module for different angles of inclination in a semi-arid and temperate environment. In this study, five PV modules were installed above the roof of a laboratory at a height of 3.5 m at inclinations of 0⁰, 15⁰, 30⁰, 45⁰ and 60⁰. The exposure time of the modules without cleaning is 6 months between October and April. In order to analyze the performance of the PV modules, the short-circuit current and the open-circuit voltage were measured every 5 minutes. The results in this study showed that the greatest loss of energy production due to dust was noted at the level of the 15⁰ inclination with a percentage of daily loss of the order of 46% compared to the production of this same module in the case where the latter is considered clean.
The genome assembly and annotation of the Chinese cobra, Naja atra
Authors: Wang Jiangang , Wu Yuxin , Wang Shiqing , Mu Weiwu , Zeng Wenmei , Chen Xi , Jiang Kangfeng , Yang Liangyu , Hu Guohai , He Fengping
Published: November 2023

In China, 65 types of venomous snakes exist, with the Chinese Cobra Naja atra being prominent and a major cause of snakebites in humans. Furthermore, N. atra is a protected animal in some areas, as it has been listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Recently, due to the medical value of snake venoms, venomics has experienced growing research interest. In particular, genomic resources are crucial for understanding the molecular mechanisms of venom production. Here, we report a highly continuous genome assembly of N. atra, based on a snake sample from Huangshan, Anhui, China. The size of this genome is 1.67 Gb, while its repeat content constitutes 37.8% of the genome. A total of 26,432 functional genes were annotated. This data provides an essential resource for studying venom production in N. atra. It may also provide guidance for the protection of this species.
A INTEGRAÇÃO DAS TECNOLOGIAS NO CURRÍCULO DAS ESCOLAS
Authors: Pereira Filomena Alves , Nascimento Cássia Danielle Lonardoni do , Mattos Cláudio Gonçalves de , Marreiros Iracema Rocha , Narciso Rodi
Published: November 2023

Observa-se atualmente, que as tecnologias digitais se encontram presentes em diversos espaços ou áreas da sociedade. A utilização destas tecnologias tem desencadeado inúmeras transformações no modo de trabalhar, estudar e viver, modificando consideravelmente a maneira como se realizam as atividades e o modo como os indivíduos a idealizam. Dessa forma, as instituições de ensino acabam por se tornar ambientes responsáveis por um ensino com e direcionado a essas tecnologias, ou seja, é um local que, com o passar do tempo foi se adaptando às tecnologias de forma que se imaginou a razão por essa integração ter demorado mais tempo para acontecer, de fato. Contudo, tem-se conhecimento de que também há dificuldades e desafios nesse processo de integração, como a questão do acesso a todos os alunos e o manejo dessas tecnologias por parte dos professores. Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente estudo consistiu em abordar a interação entre as tecnologias de informação e o currículo escolar, de modo a ressaltar a importância dessa interação, bem como alguns desafios decorrentes dessa inserção tecnológica no currículo. A metodologia utilizada se deu por meio da pesquisa bibliográfica, promovendo análise de literatura científica acerca do tema em questão, pela pesquisa em livros, trabalhos acadêmicos, sites, sintetizando os resultados encontrados e realizando-se a discussão dos mesmos. Chegou-se à conclusão de que a tecnologia agregada ao currículo constitui numa realidade irreversível, dada a imersão tecnológica na qual o mundo se encontra, porém, ainda há um caminho longo a ser percorrido, visto que deve haver investimentos, tanto na formação dos professores para saber lidar com as tecnologias quanto na questão da infraestrutura e acesso dos alunos.
O USO DA REALIDADE VIRTUAL COMO FERRAMENTA PEDAGÓGICA
Authors: Burin Geliane Regina Esposito , Neves Ana Rodrigues , Cruz Anderson Junior da Silva , Arseno Elaine Fátima , Esposito Geli Eliane
Published: November 2023

É fato que o mundo está se tornando cada vez mais tecnológico, tendo em vista que muitas atividades do dia a dia das pessoas está centrada em algum mecanismo automatizado. Nesse sentido, o uso dessas tecnologias está se tornando rotineiro, pois alteram o modo de vida em sociedade, o que incorre em mudanças em várias áreas como social, política e econômica, contudo, tem provocado também muitas transformações nos processos de educação. O uso de tecnologias como aliadas ao processo de ensino e aprendizagem pode ser uma forma inovadora e interessante de se propor aulas que despertem mais a atenção dos alunos, facilitando a retenção de novos conhecimentos. Nesse sentido, este estudo teve como objetivo geral analisar o uso das tecnologias no ambiente escolar, mais especificamente, da realidade virtual nas aulas de Educação Física, evidenciando os ganhos, benefícios e resultados positivos que podem ser obtidos através desse recurso. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica em livros, artigos científicos, teses, monografias e outros materiais considerados relevantes para o aporte teórico e para o alcance do objetivo proposto. Ao final, o que se pode evidenciar é que usar a realidade nas aulas de Educação Física é algo bastante inovador e, justamente por isso, pode tornar o processo de ensino e aprendizagem mais efetivo, dinâmico e interessante, sendo uma forma de prender a atenção dos alunos para os conteúdos a serem ministrados, além de ser uma forma de tornar as aulas dessa disciplina mais diferenciadas, focando-se em uma abordagem que relaciona a teoria com a prática.
EVOLUÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO NO BRASIL
Authors: Silva Rodrigo Alexander De Magalhães , Nobre Daniel Bruno Anunciação , Pereira Filomena Alves , Capilupe Luciana Lopes Araújo , Júnior Sebastião Lopes da Silva
Published: November 2023

Este artigo demonstra, através de uma reflexão histórica e cultural, que, no período medieval, a educação tem sua estrutura r baseada no favorecendo da cultura do elitismo aristocrático europeu e o processo de imposição da teologia cristã através do catecismo do dito povo pagão brasileiro, conhecido atualmente como índio. A educação tem um papel de suma importância no desenvolvimento histórico humano na modernidade até os dias atuais, passando por questões chaves como a relação do desenvolvimento social e tecnológico, com o surgimento do processo de industrialização e a necessidade de mão de obra qualificada para a operação dos maquinários e o aumento da produção em massa, limitando o ensino ao processo de repetição e aprendizado de funções específicas dentro do processo Industrial. A partir do século XIX, com o surgimento de novas correntes educacionais liberais e progressistas, surge uma nova estrutura curricular na educação chamada brasileira chamada de Escola Nova, onde o estudante passa a ser o centro do conhecimento como ator ativo e construtivo, tendo seus aspectos sociais e culturais valorizados na relação dialética entre ensino e aprendizagem, perpassando o tempo e sendo um dos principais pilares do desenvolvimento curricular atual e na criação da LDB, que valoriza as informações e conhecimentos obtidos através das novas tecnologias vigentes, desde o surgimento da internet até o desenvolvimento atual das Inteligências Artificiais, revolucionando a dinâmica educacional, curricular e tecnológica em no Brasil.
NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS E DIVERSIDADE
Authors: Santos Laurita Christina Bonfim , Lira Ellen Gonçalves , Filho Elzo Brito dos Santos , Gonçalves Franciele , Silva Sidinéia da
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo explanar acerca da diversidade e das tecnologias de informação e comunicação (TICs) no ambiente escolar, bem como sua importância e desafios para a gestão escolar. Para esse fim, procurou-se identificar como as tecnologias podem ser utilizadas pela gestão escolar a fim de contribuir no processo de melhoria das relações sociais entre os sujeitos envolvidos no ambiente educacional, vez que muitas escolas ainda não despertaram para as possibilidades de utilização destas novas ferramentas educacionais. A partir da literatura existente sobre o tema, pôde-se perceber que a diversidade possui papel relevante no desenvolvimento de novas atitudes nos indivíduos, ampliando a discussão nos espaços acadêmicos, visando à melhoria da convivência e desenvolvendo o respeito para com os grupos minoritários da sociedade. No intuito de contribuir com a discussão e a problematização do tema sobre a valorização da diversidade e utilização da tecnologia nas escolas, utilizamos como metodologia a pesquisa de cunho bibliográfico realizada através de artigos publicados em revistas específicas sobre o tema e, também, artigos publicados na Internet, tendo em vista a necessidade de embasamento teórico para o desenvolvimento do estudo. De acordo com a pesquisa foi possível perceber que o desafio da gestão escolar está relacionado em utilizar as novas tecnologias na promoção da inclusão dos indivíduos em ambientes voltados para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, tornando a diversidade algo extremamente positiva no desenvolvimento dos alunos, dos educadores e da sociedade como um todo.
A INTRODUÇÃO DAS MÍDIAS DIGITAIS NAS ESCOLAS
Authors: Gonsalves Manuela Angelo , Freitas Eliete Matoso de , Santos Eliza Juventino Zella dos , Pinheiro Martha de Oliveira , Mendes Silvia Rangel
Published: November 2023

Este trabalho tem como objeto “A Introdução das Mídias Digitais nas Escolas”. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apurar como a mídias digitais inseridas nas escolas podem contribuir para o processo de ensino e aprendizagem em sala de aula. Conforme as características mostradas, a metodologia que direcionam o presente estudo é a pesquisa bibliográfica, coletando descrições minuciosas sobre o tema. A mídia digital vem cada dia mais ganhando espaço, essencialmente no sistema intenso de digitalização gerado pela pandemia. Ao usar as tecnologias, o docente precisa se atentar ao incentivo de debates nas aulas, incentivando à vontade pelos assuntos a ser trabalhado e construindo a vontade de estudar nos estudantes. Assim, o docente deve adotar o papel de mediador e não somente de transmissor de um conhecimento. Conclui-se que as implementações das mídias na educação podem ajudar no aperfeiçoamento da aptidão de docentes e estudantes de achar e conectar informações, de maneira correta. A procura pela melhoria da educação vai além da inserção das tecnologias aos cenários convencionais de ensino e aprendizagem.
Learnings from the pilot Citizen Science and AMR project
Authors: Way L , West S , Swift B , Whatford L , Rymer C
Published: November 2023

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global societal challenge which can be characterised as a ‘One Health’ problem as it has implications not only for human health but also that of animals, the environment and, ultimately, the economy. Despite the significance of this threat, there remain substantial knowledge gaps in relation to transmission pathways for AMR within the food system, and home-growing is a particularly understudied space. Citizen Science and Antimicrobial Resistance (CSAMR) was a pilot project designed to collate data on the cultivation and food preparation practices of home-growers which could enrich existing knowledge on how AMR bacteria move through the food system. CSAMR sought equally to prove the efficacy of citizen science methodology to contribute to the evidence base in this research area.
Promotion, Price and Service Quality for Consumers to Making Purchase Decisions
Authors: Saleh Mohamad Zein , Setiorini Amanda
Published: November 2023

Studi literatur mengenai promosi, harga dan kualitas pelayanan terhadap konsumen dalam melakukan keputusan pembelian ini dilakukan secara ilmiah dalam lingkup manajemen pemasaran untuk menyusun hipotesis penelitian apakah terdapat pengaruh harga terhadap keputusan pembelian, pengaruh promosi terhadap keputusan pembelian dan pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif melalui studi pustaka. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah promosi dapat mempengaruhi konsumen untuk melakukan keputusan pembelian, harga mempengaruhi konsumen untuk melakukan keputusan pembelian dan kualitas pelayanan dapat mempengaruhi konsumen untuk melakukan keputusan pembelian.
Juridical Analysis of Settlement of Criminal Excise Cases Using The Principles of Restorative Justice
Authors: Widarto Iswan Heru
Published: November 2023

The enforcement of criminal law in the Excise Law traditionally focuses on penalties. Still, since Law Number 7 of 2021, PPNS Customs and Excise investigators at the Cikarang Customs and Excise Office can now apply the principle of restorative justice in resolving criminal excise cases. This research, conducted through normative legal methods with a case approach, aims to clarify the concept and mechanism of implementing restorative justice in resolving excise criminal cases at the Cikarang Customs and Excise Office. Results from September 2023 reveal that the office has successfully implemented restorative justice 106 times, leading to asset recovery of Rp. 2,434,494,100. The benefits include a decrease in excise violations, with only a 1.9% recidivism rate. In conclusion, restorative justice has been effective, prioritising beneficial justice efforts and increasing state revenue while deterring repeat excise criminal acts.
Comparison of exploratory behavior of two different animal species: woodlice (Armadillidium vulgare) and Rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Authors: Bonuti Rafael , Morato Silvio
Published: November 2023

Exploratory behavior is a commonly used instrument in the study of animal behavior in the laboratory, usually using rodents. The goal of the present study was to investigate the exploratory behavior of woodlice (Armadillidium vulgare) and compare to the behavior of rats (Rattus norvegicus). For this, we used two of two common rat laboratory tests: the square open-field and another inspired in the rat Light/Dark box. In a first test, rats were submitted to a square open-field; woodlice were also submitted to an open-field adapted to their size. In a second test, rats were submitted to a Light/Dark box and the woodlice were submitted to a Dry/Moist box designed to be equivalent to the rat apparatus but adapted to woodlice size. Results of the first test showed both rats and woodlice explored the square open-fields in similar ways, both in terms of frequencies of entries in the areas and also in terms of the time spent in them. Subjects of both species occupied the corners more than the areas close to the walls and these more than the central areas. Results of the second test showed a striking resemblance: Both species spent more time in the safe areas (dark or moist) and less time in the aversive areas (light or dry). Given this similarity, woodlice could be used as laboratory animals for behavioral studies with the advantages of occupying little room in animal places, are easy to catch in many places around university campuses and cost little to be fed.
Individual variability in visual recognition memory of black-handed spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi)
Authors: Reynoso Cruz José Eduardo
Published: November 2023

Recognition memory is an ability that allows animals to respond differentially to stimuli, individuals, or situations experienced in the past and plays an important role in foraging and social behavior. This ability has never been tested in black-handed spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi), but their social structure and diet force them to remember other individuals and food items. Therefore, they are a species in which to test whether their visual recognition memory depends on the retention interval (RI) and the list-length effect. Seven adult spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) solved a delayed match-to-sample task where they had to touch a list of picture samples with different lengths (three, four, and five pictures). After that, they waited for different RIs (0, 15, and 30 s) to touch one of two pictures, signaling which was presented in the list. The group results indicate a high level of variability within individuals that overlap in each RI and position of the pictures for the three list-lengths. Individual plots and a nested ANOVA indicate effects of the RI, the list-length effect, and the position of the pictures on the list. The individual plots also show different strategies of the individuals to solve the task, such as only primacy, only recency, or both primacy and recency; but these strategies change as the RI increases. Based on these results, we recommend changes to the task and the statistical analysis for a better understanding of the underlying mechanism of recognition memory.
Critical Contextual Empiricism and the Politics of Knowledge
Authors: Sample Matthew
Published: November 2023

What are philosophers doing when they prescribe a particular epistemology for science? According to science and technology studies, the answer to this question implicates both knowledge and politics, even when the latter is hidden. Exploring this dynamic via a specific case, I argue that Longino’s “critical contextual empiricism” ultimately relies on a form of political liberalism. Her choice to nevertheless foreground epistemological concerns can be clarified by considering historical relationships between science and society, as well as the culture of academic philosophy. This example, I conclude, challenges philosophers of science to consider the political ideals and accountability entailed by their prescribed knowledge practices.
Water Quality Assessment of Lower Usuma Dam Water from Treatment plant to points of Consumption in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Abuja, PMB 117, Abuja, Nigeria., Catherine Akin-OsanaiyeBukola , IjeomaAdankem Ezeh Peace ,   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Abuja, PMB 117, Abuja, Nigeria.
Published: November 2023

This study investigated and compared the bacteriological, physicochemical and heavy metals concentrations of drinking water quality of Lower Usuma Dam from treatment plant to the points of consumption in three Area Councils (Bwari, Abuja Municipal and Gwagwalada) of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Most probable number technique was employed for coliform detection. Molecular characterization of isolated bacteria was carried out. Seven out of the 26 water samples analyzed in this study were contaminated in the range of 7 MPN/100ml to >23 MPN/100ml. Physicochemical parameters such as colour, pH, temperature, turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS), total hardness, electrical conductivity, total alkalinity and seven heavy metals were also determined using Atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Results showed that Bwari had the highest value for colour, 16.67 Pt.Co while AMAC had the least with 1.00 Pt. Co, Gwagwalada had the highest pH value (7.33±0.12) and Bwari the lowest pH of 6.77±0.06. Bwari also had highest temperature of 30.23±2.80oC while AMAC recorded the least (27.29±0.26oC). Turbidity ranged from 1.86 to 2.83 NTU. The highest level of the other parameters [(TDS 54.27 mg/L, conductivity 90.10 µs/cm, total hardness 34.00 mg/L, total alkalinity 28.00 mg/L, Cl– 20.82 mg/L)] was observed in water samples from Gwagwalada Area Council. Gwagwalada recorded the highest values for iron and zinc at 0.09mg/l and 0.003mg/l respectively. Copper concentration was highest in AMAC (0.043mg/l) and lowest in Bwari area council (0.007mg/l). There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the concentration of Cr detected in all the water samples. There is need for provision of adequate sanitation facilities and improvement on monitoring of distribution system in order to maintain drinking water quality and prevent water borne disease outbreaks.
Improving the Quality of Functional Food Crops and Land Efficiency by Intercropping System on Application of Integrated Fertilizer
Authors:   Study Program of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, Darini Maria Theresia , Setiawati Evi ,   Study Program of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, Widata Sri ,   Study Program of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, Astuti Ari ,   Study Program of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, University Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta
Published: November 2023

The intercropping system and integrated fertilizers were applied in the research to improve land efficiency and the quality of sweet corn and vegetable soybean crops. The study was conducted in the Giwangan Village of Umbulharjo Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and was set up using a three-replication factorial Randomized Complete Block Design. Three organic fertilizer sources (cow manure, chicken manure, and composted waste) made up the first factor, and the second factor was NPK fertilizer doses (200, 300, and 400 kg ha-1). Two control treatments were also made, which resulted in 33 experimental plots. The observed data were subjected to analysis of variance and Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at a significance of 5%. The study’s findings demonstrated that the combination of 300–400 kg ha–1 NPK fertilizer and chicken manure increased variables such as the content of vitamin C and pro-vitamin A, number of seed rows, number of 2-3 seed pods, and sweetness level of soybean and sweet corn, as well as the land equivalent ratio, land equivalent coefficient, competition index, system productivity index, and relative yield mixture.
The Design and Simulation of a Stand-Alone Solar Inverter with Improved Efficiency and Power Quality for Home Appliances
Authors:   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Stamford University Bangladesh, Bangladesh, Hasan Md. Shaharier
Published: November 2023

An inverter for solar panels is proposed in this paper. The inverter's various components have been tested with MATLAB Simulink. The output of the inverter has been analysed using MATLAB Simulink to determine whether pure sine waves are being produced. There are two kinds of loads that are employed in-house, inductive and capacitive loads. The outputs of the inverter are connected to the loads, and Irms, THDv, and Vrms have been measured. Additionally, the THDv value can be observed by adjusting the PV array's radiation and temperature. Furthermore, Irms and THDv changes can be accompanied by a change in the load value of inductive capacitance. The inverter's accessories, such as the PV array, Buck Converter, DC-DC, battery charge-controller, and battery connectors, are also tested using MATLAB Simulink. This kind of inverter can be used to illuminate buildings, businesses, and industries. Most household appliances run on alternating current, so to renovate DC to AC, an inverter is rummage-sale.
Some Issues of Patriotic Traditional Education through the Hung Temple Festival in Phu Tho Province
Authors:   University of Labor and Social Affairs, Vietnam, Thi Phuc Nguyen , Huyen Nga Cao Thi ,   University of Labor and Social Affairs, Vietnam, Nhan Khuc Thi ,   University of Labor and Social Affairs, Vietnam
Published: November 2023

The worship of grandparents and ancestors is a widespread religion among the wealthy Vietnamese people. Hung Kings Commemoration Day is a national holiday that is deeply ingrained in the memories of all Vietnamese people. This makes them even more lucky to have the same nest to return to, the same ancestral land to recall, and the same nest temple to be grateful for. The confluence center of the Vietnamese nation's spiritual culture is the place of origin, where people commemorate the anniversary of their ancestors' deaths, regardless of the sky. This is also where our Vietnamese people's patriotic heritage originated.
Comparing the Depiction of Love in English and Indonesian Proverbs: An Analysis Using Cognitive Semantics and the Contrastive Method
Authors:   Sanata Dharma University, DI Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55002, Nugraha Danang Satria
Published: November 2023

This study delves into the intricate realm of human emotions, specifically exploring the concept of love as depicted in proverbs from two culturally distinct languages: English and Indonesian. This study utilized a cognitive semantics analysis and the contrastive method to unravel the underlying conceptualizations of love in these linguistic expressions. Proverbs served as windows into a society's collective wisdom and cultural values, often reflecting fundamental human experiences. By analyzing an extensive corpus of English and Indonesian proverbs related to love, we aimed to investigate the cognitive structures that underpin these linguistic expressions. Through this exploration, we also aimed to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps, shedding light on how love is conceptualized differently and similarly across these languages. Applying a cognitive semantics analysis, we dissected the metaphorical expressions and conceptual metaphors that govern love-related proverbs in both languages. Scrutinizing these linguistic metaphors uncovered the nuances of love as perceived by English and Indonesian speakers. The contrastive method allowed us to identify patterns of similarity and divergence in the cognitive love models, offering a deeper understanding of cross-cultural variations. Admittedly, the findings show that (1) both English and Indonesian proverbs utilize a diverse range of metaphorical expressions to convey the complex concept of love; In English proverbs, love is often metaphorically associated with the warmth of a fire, the journey of life, and the destination of that journey and Indonesian proverbs lean heavily on metaphors that are related to nature and natural elements, (2) the metaphorical expressions and source domains used to describe love in English and Indonesian proverbs signify culture's significant role in shaping the conceptualization of love in language, and (3) English proverbs focus more on love's transient and fleeting elements. In contrast, Indonesian proverbs highlight the more profound nature of love that extends beyond immediate gratification. By understanding how love is conceptualized in different languages, we can enrich our linguistic knowledge and gain valuable insights into how humans experience and express this universal emotion. Our study strives to foster cross-cultural appreciation and enhance intercultural communication by unraveling the intricate tapestry of love as depicted in English and Indonesian proverbs.
SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE UAE: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Alayli* Dr. Rania Samir
Published: November 2023

Health education is an essential aspect of health promotion. As such, health related skills have become crucial factors of individual’s and community’s efficiency in the 21st century. Health education involves learning of knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, values, skills and competencies. Also, it is a vital measure for students to identify risk behaviors and conditions which influence them. Thus, the main components of health education are disease prevention and early detection and health information and practice. Therefore, it is encouraging students to lead a healthy lifestyle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other organizations identified strategies to improve students’ health to promote learning. In addition, the CDC developed broad curriculum for school health education that has been adopted by the ministries of education in many countries all over the world (Maurer & Smith 2012). Therefore, the comprehensive focus of health education is not merely to increase knowledge about the health behaviour of individuals and communities but also to develop skills that demonstrate “various forms of action to address social, economic and environmental determinants of health” (WHO 2012). Hence, health education is attained through approaches that necessitate participation, interaction and critical analysis that are going beyond the dissemination of information (WHO 2017). This review aims to shed light on the evolution of School Health Education Program that was an initiative in the year 2013 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and currently it is implemented in all governmental secondary schools in the UAE.
Influence of Taiwan's Migrant Retention and Long-Term Utilization Initiatives: A Case Study of Vietnamese and Philippine Migrant Workers
Authors: Yang Yueh-Hsiu , Chiang Hsiang-Tsai
Published: November 2023

Abstract

This study reveals that Taiwan Manpower Agencies have a beneficial impact on Taiwan's "Long-term Retention of Skilled Foreign Workers Program". Since the introduction of migrant workers in 1989, Taiwan's migrant worker population has surpassed 730,000. Initiated on April 30, 2022, the program has progressively relaxed its eligibility criteria to align with Taiwan's permanent residency system and future immigration policies. While around 208,000 individuals meet the criteria for the program, only 6,643 approvals have been granted as of April 30, 2023, resulting in a success rate of 3.2% only.
The results demonstrate that the willingness of migrant workers to participate in the program correlates with factors such as their possession of professional licenses and their awareness of policy channels. The acquisition of professional licenses also correlates with their age and familiarity with policy channels. Over 40% of them rely on manpower agencies as their primary source of policy information, confirming that most eligible migrant workers prefer manpower agencies assisted for smoother application procedures.
Taiwan's government can entrust manpower agencies to handle the promotion of the program. This approach is likely to yield more substantial results than the current practice of independent applications by employers and migrant workers.

JEL classification numbers: F22, J61.
Keywords: Skilled, Immigration, Foreign workers, Human resources, Retaining talent, Long-term use, Intermediate migrant workers.
Augmented Reality Marketing Implementation in Greek SMEs - A SWOT Analysis
Authors: Xygkogianni Maria
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Augmented Reality (AR) has established itself as a transformative tool in the domain of marketing, enabling both immersive and interactive experiences for consumers. The inherent capability of AR to overlay digital content onto the real world provides marketers with unparalleled opportunities to connect with their target audience. For the effective integration of Augmented Reality Marketing (ARM) within Greek Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), it's essential to capitalize on inherent strengths, address potential weaknesses, exploit existing opportunities, and strategically navigate anticipated threats. Fundamental to the successful incorporation of ARM in this context is the development of a carefully crafted strategy, enriched by a deep understanding of the local market dynamics. From a methodological standpoint, this research draws upon a set of predetermined keywords sourced from renowned databases such as Google, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Science Direct, and Scopus. Using secondary data, the collated information was analyzed using the SWOT framework, facilitating a thorough examination of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. To achieve this, a SWOT analysis was systematically employed, offering a comprehensive view of the potential for integrating augmented reality marketing within Greek SMEs.

Keywords: Augmenting Reality Marketing, Digital Marketing, SMEs, Swot Analysis, Greece, Greek enterprises.
Marcadores moleculares associados a resistência da soja a fitonematoides
Authors:   , Xavier Yan Pablo Moreira
Published: November 2023

A cultura da soja a cada nova safra se depara com um gargalo cada vez maior, que são os fitonematoides. O nematoide das lesões radiculares (Pratylenchus brachyurus) é um grande causador de perdas para as lavouras. Entretanto, na literatura, poucas regiões gênicas são associadas à resistência a este fitonematoide. Outro nematoide que vem sendo descrito como possível parasita e causador de danos na cultura é o nematoide espiralado (Helicotylenchus dihystera). Neste sentido, a tese visa validar marcadores de DNA associados à resistência para os respectivos nematoides em soja. No primeiro capítulo, marcadores SNPs (Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms) foram identificados e associados à resistência ao nematoide espiralado para 34 genótipos de soja e a resposta de oito cultivares selecionadas do banco de germoplasma do Programa de Melhoramento da Qualidade da Soja – Universidade Federal de Viçosa (PMQS-UFV) frente a presença ou ausência do parasita até o período de colheita. A cultivar TMG1176 RR apresentou maior número de SNPs associados e menor reprodução de nematoides. Ao todo, 21 SNPs foram associados com a característica de resistência ao fitonematoides emergente, deste total, 11 SNPs apresentaram proximidade de até ±2Mb com outro SNP associado com a resistência a outros fitonematoides em soja. No segundo capítulo, foram três SNPs validados associados à resistência ao nematoide das lesões radiculares, em duas populações de RILs (Recombinant Inbred Lines). Os SNPs 145 e 149 apresentaram associação a loci para resistência ao nematoide das lesões radiculares de 11 e 9%, respectivamente, no cruzamento entre CD213 PTA x BR8014887. O cruzamento entre BRS284 x BR8014887 apresentou a importância de 33 e 14% para característica de resistência ao nematoide das lesões radiculares, respectivamente para os SNPs 145 e 149. O SNP 255 para ambos os cruzamentos apresentou associação a um locus com menor participação para resistência ao nematoide, porém o cruzamento BRS284 x BR8014887 apresentou associação superior a 10%. A avaliação da combinação para as três marcas indicou determinação para resistência ao nematoide das lesões radiculares de 30% para a população descendente do cruzamento CD213 PTA x BR8014887 e 47,5% para a população descendente do cruzamento BRS284 x BR8014887. O ciclo fenológico da população BRS284 x BR8014887 apresentou variância para o SNP149 no qual a parcela com a presença do alelo AA apresentou maturação precoce em relação ao alelo GG. Palavras-chave: Nematoide Melhoramento genético. SNP. espiralado. Nematoide das lesões radiculares.
Suscetibilidade de bactérias isoladas de dermopatias caninas a extratos foliares de Eugenia astringens (Cambess) e formulações tópicas
Authors:   , Quaresma Lizandra das Neves
Published: November 2023

Bactérias patogênicas são frequentemente associadas a infecções de pele em cães, podendo agravar o quadro do animal e levar ao aumento da mortalidade. Algumas dessas bactérias desenvolveram resistência a antibióticos comumente utilizados em terapias para o tratamento de dermopatias em cães, dificultando o processo de tratamento e reabilitação do animal. O uso de fitoterápicos vem sendo integrado ao tratamento dessas doenças devido ao seu potencial terapêutico e baixos efeitos colaterais. Este trabalho teve por objetivo caracterizar extrato bruto e fração hexânica preparada de folhas de Eugenia astringens (Cambess) e avaliar a atividade antimicrobiana do material vegetal sobre bactérias de dermopatias caninas. Foi detectada por cromatografia gasosa a presença de compostos sesquiterpenos (cariofileno e α- amorfeno) no extrato bruto e uma mistura de compostos hidrocarbonetos na fração hexânica. Das bactérias isoladas de cães assistidos pelo Hospital Veterinário de Uberaba, Minas Gerais, oito foram Gram- positivas e 17 Gram-negativas. Entre as bactérias identificadas estão Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus intermedius, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter cloacae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, Kosakonia cowani, Enterobacter hormaechei, Enterococcus faecium, Streptococcus dysgalactiae e Klebsiella pneumoniae. As bactérias Gram-positivas mostraram-se sensíveis a todos os antibióticos testados enquanto que uma maior taxa de resistência foi vista entre as Gram- negativas, muitas das quais foram multirresistentes. O extrato bruto e fração hexânica de E. astringens foi efetivo contra todas as bactérias Gram-positivas testadas, porém não tiveram efeito sobre as bactérias Gram-negativas. Duas formulações tópicas antibacterianas foram produzidas a partir da fração hexânica de E. astringens que tiveram forte potencial de inibição de crescimento nas bactérias Gram-positivas. Em conclusão, o extrato bruto e a fração hexânica de E. astringens apresentaram forte atividade antibacteriana contra bactérias Gram-positivas revelando o potencial de E. astringens como fonte de metabólitos que podem ser utilizados na preparação de pomadas fitoterápicas tópicas, tornando-se fortes aliadas no tratamento de problemas depele em cães. Palavras-chave: Atividade antibacteriana. Fração hexânica. Formulação tópica.