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Vademecum | ADMINISTRATIVO
Authors:   Departamento de Documentación de Iberley
Published: May 2024

Les presentamos el Vademecum Administrativo, una extensa obra dividida en dos volúmenes que engloba tanto el derecho propiamente administrativo como el derecho procesal contencioso-administrativo. En el Volumen I los lectores podrán encontrar información sobre las dos normas que forman el pilar del derecho administrativo, como son la Ley 39/2015, de 1 de octubre, del Procedimiento Administrativo Común de las Administraciones Públicas y la Ley 40/2015, de 1 de octubre, de Régimen Jurídico del Sector Público. En concreto, podrán conocer de una manera práctica y acompañada del análisis de las resoluciones judiciales más destacadas, el concepto del derecho administrativo, las especialidades en el funcionamiento de las AA. PP., adentrarse en todas las fases del procedimiento administrativo o conocer en detalle los recursos administrativos. El Volumen II está centrado, principalmente, en el derecho procesal contencioso-administrativo a través del desarrollo de la Ley 29/1998, de 13 de julio, reguladora de la Jurisdicción Contencioso-administrativa. Se analiza esta norma teniendo en cuenta las últimas novedades legislativas, junto con la resolución de diversas cuestiones prácticas, la jurisprudencia en la materia, acompañándose también de esquemas aclaratorios. Además, en el Volumen II encontrarán información en materia de función pública, a través del desarrollo del Estatuto Básico del Empleado Público. Como colofón del Vademecum Administrativo, la Constitución española, explicada artículo a artículo, con un enfoque eminentemente didáctico para que todo lector pueda entender y comprender esta norma que es el vértice de nuestro ordenamiento jurídico.
Kerahiman
Authors: Sudhiarsa Raymundus I Made
Published: May 2024

The article tries to paraphrase the apostolic message of Pope Francis on the occasion of the World Mission Sunday 2016 entitled “Missionary Church, Witness of Mercy” by highlighting some key points which are particularly important for fostering and keepingalive the missionary impulse of the Church. As sanctorum communio, the Church is by all means also called to ‘go out’ to the world, to share the joy of the Gospel and God’s tenderness and compassion,particularly where injustices, wars, and humanitarian crises prevail. The Pontiff reminds that this hard work needsa lot of patience and effort with maternal services or with that of the merciful vine-dresser of the Gospel. In so-doing the missionary Church is witnessing God’s mercy
Tinjauan Buku: Not in God’s Name
Authors: Sudhiarsa Raymundus I Made
Published: May 2024

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Dialog Budaya Dalam Suku Batak Toba
Authors: Marbun Kembarto
Published: May 2024

This article describes a deep relationship between the traditional culture and modern one in the Batak Toba tribe, North Sumatra. The so-called Sipelebegu Religion, which is a traditional religion in the Batak Toba tribe, has undergone a transformation towards modern Christianity. The Sipelebegu Religion was born of a myth. This myth is the embryo of the birth of Sipelebegu religion, until finally the appreciation of the traditional faith of the Batak Toba community turned to the faith of the modern religion that is Christianity
“Urip Mung Mampir Ngombe”
Authors: Setiawan Agustinus Devit , Kurniawan Alphonsus Zeno
Published: May 2024

'Urip mung mampirngombe', literally means 'life is just a visit to drink'. It is a Javanese saying which is frequently misinterpreted. It seems that everyone grown up in Javanese culure is determined to think pessimistically and behave nihilistically towards life. The writers argue that the old-aged saying as one element of the local wisdom should be interpreted in a right way. Surely, the saying has helped a lot of people to appreciate the worldly life seriously and promote the human culture religiously towards the life to come. Human beings are called towards the eternal life. Therefore, the worldly life is basically a pilgrimage. Such meaningful idea is then developed theologically that the faithful, particularly the Christians as Ecclesia peregrinans (pilgrim Church) (Ad Gentes 2), are called to work out their worldly lives wholeheartedlyfor the eschatological salvation (Lumen Gentium 48). Therefore, the 'mung mampirngombe' life is a serious pilgrimage towards the eternal one (cf. 1Tim 6:12).
Yesus Kristus Peagabega, Terobosan Kristologis Suku Migani, Papua
Authors: Sondegau Kleopas
Published: May 2024

The writer argues that doing Christology among the Migani people of Papua is underway. Ever since the Catholic missionaries have been among the Miganese and proclaimed Jesus Christ and his Gospel, they were reminded to their ideal figure named Peagabega. Peagabega was an ideal, storico-mythical figure for the Miganese , whose life reflects some similarities to Jesus’ life and preaching, who was so close and identified himself to the powerless and the very least in the society. The Miganese found out that the life story of Peagabega, retold from generation to generation, has helped them much in holding on steadfastly to Jesus Christ, the culmination of the divine revelation and the source of Christian faith. The Catholics of Bilogai Parish in the Diocese of Timika, Papua, always use the figure of Peagabega in celebrating the Good Friday. People are impressed by such inculturated celebration which makes them more rooted in their own religious culture as well as in the Catholic faith.
A New Way of Being Church - in - Mission
Authors: Sudhiarsa Raymundus I Made
Published: May 2024

Artikel dengan judul “A New Way of Being Church-in-Mission: The Indonesian Context” ini dikembangkan dari tiga pertanyaan utama: “Bagaimana Gereja memahami negara-bangsa Indonesia sebagai medan hidupnya? Bagaimana Gereja memahami dirinya di antara umat beragama lain? Dan, bagaimana Gereja memaknai hidup misionernya di dalam dan bagi masyarakat Indonesia?” Penulis yakin bahwa menjadi Gereja misioner (Church-in-mission) dalam konteks Indonesia pada intinya membangun komunitas beriman yang interreligius dan interkultural. Tese ini dikembangkan dengan dukungan gagasan-gagasan teologis seperti Gereja sebagai umat ziarah, duta dari Sang pangeran perdamaian, Gereja sebagai pelayan, Gereja dengan peran kenabian, Gereja yang mengembangkan spiritualitas Kristus (Christ-like spirituality).
Banalitas Kebohongan Manusia Era Post-Truth. Sebuah Rekonstruksi Nalar dengan Analisis Kritis Mary Douglas danJürgen Habermas
Authors: Kurniawan Trio
Published: May 2024

The post-truth era presents the banality of hoax with populism as its main arm. Hoax affects the social order of the society in such a way that it often creates an outcry that makes distrust among the people. Internet has become the most proper media for disseminating hoax information. Group and Grid theory of Mary Douglas will be used to analyze this phenomena. Critical theory of Jürgen Habermas will be used as a ‘scalpel’ to reconstruct human common sense in this post-truth era in order to promote a better social order in the society.
Dialektika Dunia Facebook dalam Pemikiran Peter L Berger. Suatu Studi Tentang Filsafat Budaya
Authors: Tenau Emanuel
Published: May 2024

The world of facebook is the social phenomena of life in this era. Facebook does not only build a fraternal communication, but also has become a social problem. This essay tries to comprehend the dialectic phenomena of facebook from the phenomenological perspective of Peter L Berger. Berger perceives facebook as a dialectic process between the creator and the user of facebook or between the positive communication and the negative one. He looks into facebook in a systematic way with regard to dialectic relation between the structural fact and human act in reality. For Berger, facebook shows itself to the subject as it is, genuine, authentic, and there is no falsity. On the other hand, the user of facebook could exploit negatively for spreading hate. Dialectic of thefacebook world is exactly the social dynamic of our modern world.
Kaum Muda Katolik Kota Malang, Aset Gereja dan Budaya di Masa Depan
Authors: Steprih Kristophorus Retas
Published: May 2024

The youth of today is living in a so-called urbanized culture. This kind of culture is present everywhere, spreading along the time, and arrives to the city of Malang as well. With its counterpart, popular culture, it gives way for both positive and negative impacts, which are very challenging for the youth.This young generation, the future of the church and of the society at large, is expected very much but not without anxiety. The writer assumes that the coming of new culture such as urban culture, globalization, and all kind of development dan progress provides the youth, on the one hand, an opportunity to find out and elaborate their individualistic identity and, on the other, a crisis in their faith. The article then tries to work out these two opposing sides of life, the spiritual aspect and the physical one.
Wajah Kristus dalam Malang sebagai Kota Urban. Refleksi Kristologis dalam Perspektif Urban
Authors: Makarius Habel Melki
Published: May 2024

As a historical civilized city which has developed towards an urban city. Malang is the focus of this article. The writer found out that Malang of today has shown its new face as an urbanized one which has offered a new kind of life values. He calls it the ‘face’ of an urban culture. He argues then that the new phenomena of Malang ought to be continuously imbued by the ‘spirit’ which has traditionally been well-known in the watchword of Malangkuçeçwara. From the Christian perspective, the spirit that has to be promoted is the Spirit of Christ, the ‘Urban’ as such. The society of urban Malang, particularly the Christian community is expected to let itself be animated by this ‘Spirit’ which is the source of the dynamic of urban life. The writer concludes that the urbanized city of Malang for the Christians is the very locus of pursuit and encounter with Christ, the Urban.
Membaca Ruang Publik dan Jurnalisme dalam Perspektif Jürgen Habermas
Authors: Hasan Moh. Fathul
Published: May 2024

The long history of journalism is in line with the progress of the concept of public sphere. This artidle tries to analyse the public journalism using Jürgen Habermas’ idea on the ontology of public sphere, the history of press, and the relation between public sphere and press. This research was carried out using the bibliographical study on journalism and public sphere. The findings show that the concept of public in the public sphere is quite different from the one in history. The writer finally found out the concept of public sphere which is in accordance with our contemporary concept. Public sphere in Habermas’ opinion has two forms: public sphere in politics and in literature. With these two concepts, the writer will explain the connection between public sphere and press in Habermas’ opinion in such a way that finally came out the concept of public journalism.
Santo dan Sultan. Kisah Tersembunyi Tentang Juru Damai Perang Salib.
Authors: Sudhiarsa Raymundus I Made
Published: May 2024

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Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni, Medan, Sebagai Gereja Pewarta Studi Kasus di Gereja Velangkanni di Keuskupan Agung Medan
Authors: Sianturi Berkat Rahmat
Published: May 2024

The article is focusing its analysis on the Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni Church (the Our Lady of Good Health Church) in Medan, North Sumatra. The church describes and introduces itself as ‘Gereja Pewarta’ (an Evangelizing Church). At first sight, however, this Catholic church gives an impression of a Buddhist or Hindu temple, due to its construction. But it is rich in and full of traditional Catholic symbols. It presents itself in two meanings, viz., as the people of God and the sacred place for worship. The popularly called Velangkanni Church in the Archdiocese of Medan with all its richness, basically wants to proclaim Jesus Christ and to promote the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, not merely a place of prayer or worship.
Gerakan Tungku Api Kehidupan, Gerakan Bersama Menghadapi “Perubahan”. Berteologi Model Antropologis di Paroki Modio, Keuskupan Timika, Papua
Authors: Yeuyanan Ricky Carol
Published: May 2024

The focus of this article is searching the meaning of “perubahan” (development, change) and its impact to the life of the people in the parish of Modio, Diocese of Timika, Papua. Inspired by Bevans’ Models of Contextual Theology, the writer tries to explore the implementation of “Gerakan Tungku Api” (‘TungkuApi’ Movement) carried out in the parish. It is basically a pastoral evaluation, using literatures on the topic and particularly a participant observation. The article then offers some suggestions and recommendations, for the pastoral teams in particular, who are responsible for maintaining the unity in the society, promoting the understanding of (local) culture, and organizing collaboration among individuals and institutions
Kebersatuan Manusia dengan Yang Ilahi
Authors: Ngatun Markus
Published: May 2024

The focus of this article is to compare the religiosity of St. Teresa of Avila and Candi Borobudur in achieving unity with the divine. The purpose of this analysis is to understand the concept of religiosity that is stored in the Borobudur temple and in the reflections of Theresa of Avila. Through a comparative methodology, the writer tries to compare the thoughts of both sides to find out their similarities and differences. The findings then reveal that there are several differences between them. These differences include the concept of God and the symbols they use. Through the inner castle,Teresa of Avila teaches that pilgrimage in human life are directed to God. While the Borobudur Temple does not explain that humans in their existence on this pilgrimage are directed to achieve unity with God. The similarity of both sides presents that unity of the people and the divine is the peak of human pilgrimage.
133 budaya tenun ikat masyarakat sikka - firgianus b., emanuel De, Magnus M. Makna Persekutuan Gerejawi dalam Budaya Tenun Ikat Masyarakat Sikka-Maumere, Flores
Authors: Botu Firgianus , De Emanuel , Mitan Magnus
Published: May 2024

This article attempts to interpret the weaving culture of Sikka-Maumere, Flores, in a Christian way. First of all, the weaving tradition is described as a cultural heritage which has social, economic, artistic and religious meanings. It takes a long process and involves many people to create this beautiful woven cloth that is characteristic of the local community in Sikka-Maumere. The process of working on it and its completion can be interpreted in a Christian way, especially from the perspective of an ecclesiastical community. Like the work of weaving, life in an ecclesiastical community requires integrated cooperation between the various parties and a constructive rigor, because the life of an ecclesiastical communion can be compared to the work of weaving. All members of the Church are called to share in this work of weaving together with the main weaver, namely the Lord God Himself.
Rumah Betang, Pintu Masuk Gereja ke dalam Budaya Kalimantan
Authors: Adi Fransiskus Anang , Edwind Satri Simatupang
Published: May 2024

The Rumah Betang (Betang House) in the Dayak community in Kalimantan is a legacy of a communal culture. This community life of the local people expresses the high social values, unity, togetherness, peace, religiosity, and morality. In this article the writers attempt to discuss the relationship between Rumah Betang culture and the values of the Catholic faith. First of all, a description of the noble values of the Dayak people is given in the lifestyle in the Rumah Betang. Then, it describes the way of life of the Dayak people who have been baptized into the Catholic Church. The authors show how the noble values of the Rumah Betang culture have in common with the teachings of the Catholic faith, especially the communion of God’s people. In short, the writers believe that the Rumah Betang culture is the entrance for the Church to the very heart of the Dayak community.
Menyiasati Islamofobia di Barat
Authors: Dedi Bonifasius , Murdiono Krisantus , Theo Kristianus , Taruki Taruki , Franszedha Thomas Ilyo
Published: May 2024

Fokus kajian penelitian ini adalah Islamofobia di Barat. Para penulis berpendapat bahwa kerukunan antar umat beragama adalah cita-cita luhur banyak orang. Dalam upaya mewujudkannya, selalu ada tantangan yang berusaha menghalanginya. Islamofobia adalah salah satu tantangan tersebut. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dan studi lapangan. Kami menggunakan metode literatur dan wawancara untuk mendapatkan informasi terkait tema Islamofobia di Barat. Studi ini menemukan bahwa agama adalah pembawa damai. Di luar itu bukan apa yang mengalir dari agama. Segala bentuk kekerasan dan tindakan diskriminatif bukanlah penyebab eksistensial agama. Agama tidak pernah mengajarkan kekerasan. Studi tersebut menyimpulkan bahwa Islamofobia merupakan bentuk penyimpangan yang harus dihilangkan.
Perjumpaan dan Relasi Damai Islam-Kristen
Authors: Christ  , Parhusip Bintang , Manik Iman Jaya , Doa Alfonsa Tawa , Situmorang Kalaudius Williribet
Published: May 2024

Kajian ini memperhatikan cerita-cerita atau diskusi-diskusi yang membentuk perjumpaan dan hubungan damai antara Islam dan Kristen. Secara historis, kedua agama Ibrahim ini pernah berkonflik dan mengabaikan pembangunan perdamaian. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara dengan beberapa akademisi. Hasilnya diterjemahkan ke dalam sumber yang diterbitkan atau dokumen penting dari kedua belah pihak (Islam dan Kristen). Berdasarkan rekomendasi dan analisis akademisi dan dari dokumen yang ada, ditemukan bahwa para pemimpin kedua agama telah mencoba untuk hidup damai dengan tindakan nyata. Melalui pemimpinnya masing-masing saat ini, kedua agama besar ini menginginkan hubungan dan kerjasama yang dilandasi oleh hukum cinta kasih. Hubungan dapat dibangun dengan mengetahui ajaran satu sama lain dengan benar dan terbuka untuk menerima perbedaan satu sama lain. Untuk hidup bersama dalam keberagaman di negeri ini (Indonesia), penulis merasakan urgensi untuk melakukan dialog inklusif yang konstruktif.
Caracterización de la Implementación de la Ley de Educación Superior y la Ley del Investigador, en el Instituto Nacional de Educación Superior – INAES
Authors: Aguilar Benítez Juan Pastor , Aguilar Benítez Nimrod , Recalde Biancotti Lorena Valeria
Published: May 2024

El foco fundamental para lograr un mejor desarrollo en el proceso de realizar el ejercicio de la investigación en la educación superior reside en los docentes investigadores quienes forman parte de una comunidad científica con potencial y crecimiento, es por eso que en este trabajo se toma como referencia a los docentes del Instituto Nacional de Educación Superior - INAES, y el proceso que se encuentran a travesando en pos de una mejor gestión en el desarrollo de la investigación científica,  implementando los indicadores establecidos en la Ley de Educación Superior y la Ley del investigador que ha sido reglamentada recientemente. En el Paraguay, los avances de la Educación Superior han sido realmente notables en las últimas décadas, como ya se pretende exponer en el presente trabajo. No obstante, aún persisten desafíos que se deben encarar teniendo en cuenta la era del conocimiento en la que nos encontramos actualmente. La metodología utilizada corresponde a la cualitativa, de tipo descriptiva y estudio de caso.
Manhattan of the desert between seniority and the risk of extinction
Authors: Albaiti Hassan
Published: May 2024

If you mention skyscrapers today, everyone will refer to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which was built with the latest engineering technologies that facilitated the construction of skyscrapers amidst different geographical terrains. As for the oldest of them, which made the English explorer Freya Stark call it “Manhattan of the Desert, or as the German orientalist Hans Hilfertz calls it “Chicago of the Desert, it has existed since ancient times, specifically in eastern Yemen, known as Shabam
Acumulación de Metales Pesados en Plantas Desarrolladas en el Norte de Sinaloa para Propósitos de Fitorremediación
Authors: Moreno Osuna Florencio , Soto Robles Carlos , Rodriguez Meza Guadalupe , Rodriguez Apodaca Jesús Ramón , Nava Perez Eusebio , Valenzuela Quiñonez Wenceslao , Lugo Medina Eder
Published: May 2024

En los últimos años la fitorremedación se presenta como una estrategia adecuada para la remoción de metales pesados en suelos contaminados. En este trabajo se evalúa la capacidad extractora de Plomo (Pb) y Cobre (Cu) que poseen tres variedades de plantas que se desarrollan en la región norte del estado de Sinaloa en México, como lo son: Hierba del manso (Anemopsis californica), Moringa (Moringa oleifera) y Junco gigante (Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani). El estudio se llevó a cabo de manera controlada, adicionando soluciones de Pb y Cu al suelo donde se plantaron cada una de las variedades en estudio. En los tratamientos se adicionó 100 ml diarios de solución de nitrato de plomo y nitrato de cobre con una concentración de 2000 ppm durante 70 días, en suelos previamente caracterizados. De las plantas analizadas el Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani es el que presenta la mayor acumulación de Cu (coeficiente de acumulación de 192.12), mientras que la Moringa oleifera acumula mayor concentración de Pb (coeficiente de acumulación de 45.77).
Design of a genetic algorithm with hybrid initialization for the 2E-LRP solution considering heterogeneous fleet
Authors: Angarita Andres
Published: May 2024

Humanitarian logistics is one of the main means to face the negative effects of adverse events that put at risk the integrity or life of human beings. In this sense, the present work addresses the problem of localization and multi-scale routing, in order to design a computational tool, which allows to achieve a timely delivery of the necessary resources to meet such emergencies. The problem is formulated as a mixed integer linear programming model, taking into account the objective of minimizing the total cost and considering heterogeneous fleet. As a solution method, a genetic algorithm is developed and a new solution coding is proposed. Numerical experiments show that, for instances up to 600 customers, adequate solutions are obtained in a reasonable computation time. Finally, the statistical analysis allows inferring that the genetic components: population size, number of generations and crossover probability, have a great impact on the quality and performance of the proposed algorithm.
Review of: George Steinmetz, The Colonial Origins of Modern Social Thought: French Sociology and the Overseas Empire (Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press, 2023).
Authors: Flemmen Magne P.
Published: May 2024

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Policy brief: Optimising antimicrobial usage in paediatric inpatient hospital settings
Authors: Cloete J , Karsas M , Chetty T , Pillay A , Archary M , Moore D , Reddy T , Balakrishna Y , Nakwa F , Lancaster R , Goga A , Jeena P
Published: May 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a global threat, partly fueled by antimicrobial overuse. Paediatric inpatients are particularly vulnerable to infections, leading to high antimicrobial consumption. In low-to-middle income countries (LMICs) like South Africa, research on antimicrobial usage for neonatal and paediatric healthcare-associated infections (HAI) is limited. This cross-sectional study evaluated antimicrobial usage in three academic public sector hospitals in South Africa to improve appropriateness. 22.9% of hospitalised children received at least one prescribed antimicrobial, with neonates, infants, and adolescents having higher prescription rates for HAIs. Common antimicrobials prescribed included beta-lactamase sensitive penicillin, aminoglycosides, and carbapenems. Antimicrobial selection aligned with the WHO AWaRe classification system. HIV infection did not emerge as a risk factor for HAIs or excessive antimicrobial usage. The policy brief recommends several strategies, summarized by the acronym 'PRACTICE,' to optimize antimicrobial prescribing practices. These include implementing standardized policies for empiric antimicrobial use, routine review of antimicrobial therapy, age-specific antimicrobial stewardship programs, and continued collaborative efforts and research. Individualized treatment plans, improved infection prevention and control measures, ongoing surveillance, and exploring electronic technology for antimicrobial stewardship are also crucial. Addressing antimicrobial usage is imperative to combat the growing threat of AMR and improve patient outcomes in LMICs like South Africa.
Elektrotransporta līdzstrāvas gaisvadu līniju modelēšana mobilo enerģijas uzkrājēju optimizēšanai
Authors:   , Staņa Ģirts
Published: May 2024

Promocijas darbs veltīts sabiedriskā elektrotransporta energoefektivitātes uzlabošanas risinājuma ar superkondensatoros balstītu mobilu enerģijas uzkrājēju sistēmu izmantošanu izpētei. Analizēti elektrotransporta līdzstrāvas gaisvadu līniju modelēšanas varianti pilnā enerģijas patēriņa simulēšanai. Noskaidrots, ka mobilas enerģijas uzkrājēju sistēmas papildu masas dēļ elektrotransporta enerģijas patēriņa pieaugums nepārsniedz 5 %, savukārt, pateicoties iespējai uzkrāt elektrotransporta bremzēšanas režīma laikā rekuperēto enerģiju, enerģijas patēriņu no gaisvadu līnijas apakšstacijas iespējams samazināt līdz pat 40 %. Aprakstīta mobilas enerģijas uzkrājēju sistēmas plānošanas metode, ņemot vērā uzkrājamās rekuperētās enerģijas apjomus un superkondensatoru elementu parametru pakāpenisku pasliktināšanos ekspluatācijas laikā. Noskaidrots, ka superkondensatoru ekspluatācijas laikā ietaupītās enerģijas cena būtiski pārsniedz to iegādes un uzstādīšanas izmaksas, it īpaši tad, ja ir augstākas elektroenerģijas cenas.
Bio-inspired Wood Mimic Materials Created by Recombining Cellulose, Hemicellulose and Lignin
Authors:   , Beļuns Sergejs
Published: May 2024

This Doctoral Thesis explores the creation of sustainable, lignocellulose-based materials from biomass fibers, focusing on the eco-friendly potential of cellulose in composite materials. Research concentrates on developing versatile nanocomposites and biomimetic materials, particularly wood-like composites made from lignocellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, derived from various biomass sources, including wood and hemp byproducts.
The neural and physiological substrates of real-world attention change across development.
Authors: Amadó Marta Perapoch , Greenwood Emily , Ives James , Labendzki Pierre , Haresign Ira Marriott , Northrop Tom J. , Phillips Emily A.M. , Viswanathan Narain K. , Whitehorn Megan , Jones Emily J.H. , Wass Sam V.
Published: May 2024

The ability to allocate and maintain visual attention enables us to adaptively regulate perception and action, guiding strategic behaviour within complex, dynamic environments. This capacity to regulate attention develops rapidly over the early years of life, and underpins all subsequent cognitive development and learning. From screen-based experiments we know something about how attention control is instantiated in the developing brain, but we currently understand little about the development of the capacity for attention control within complex, dynamic, real-world settings. To address this, we recorded brain activity, autonomic arousal and spontaneous attention patterns in N=58 5- and 10-month-old infants during free play. We used time series analyses to examine whether changes in autonomic arousal and brain activity anticipate attention changes or follow on from them. Early in infancy, slow-varying fluctuations in autonomic arousal forward-predicted attentional behaviours, but cortical activity did not. By later infancy, fluctuations in fronto-central theta power associated with changes in infants’ attentiveness and predicted the length of infants’ attention durations. But crucially, changes in cortical power followed, rather than preceded, infants’ attention shifts, suggesting that processes after an attention shift determine how long that episode will last. We also found that changes in fronto-central theta power modulated changes in arousal at 10 but not 5 months. Collectively, our results suggest that the modulation of real-world attention involves both arousal-based and cortical processes but point to an important developmental transition. As development progresses, attention control systems become dynamically integrated and cortical processes gain greater control over modulating both arousal and attention in naturalistic real-world settings.
El componente próximo en los adverbios aún y todavía
Authors: Alemany Martínez Amparo
Published: May 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar los adverbios aún y todavía como aproximativos mediante la descripción de su componente próximo. Debido a que los aproximativos se definen por la combinación de dos componentes: el próximo y el polar. La proximidad expresa la cercanía de completar un evento y la polaridad tiene que ver con la inversión polar entre p o ~p. Los miembros prototípicos de estos son: casi y apenas.
Aún y todavía se describen por la gramática como adverbios temporales con significados aspectuales. Semánticamente formalizan un operador de tiempo pasado (Garrido Medina 1988) que presupone un punto de transición en el evento sobre el que tienen alcance. Por último, desde la pragmática infieren una implicatura temporal a partir de una expectativa de cambio (Garrido Medina 1992; Amaral y Del Prete 2010).
Conceptos como expectativa de cambio o punto de transición serán la base para considerar que estos adverbios tienen un componente de proximidad. Gracias a esta descripción modular de la aproximación, será posible comparar cómo se relacionan aún y todavía con los aproximativos prototípicos y establecer las bases para que estos amplíen la nómina de aproximativos en una vertiente temporal.
The challenge of teaching Spanish L1 as pluricentric language from a critical linguistic perspective
Authors: López García María
Published: May 2024

The aim of this article is to outline an overview and to discuss some constraining factors related to teaching Spanish as L1 in the context of linguistic diversity in Argentina. The underlying argument of this paper is that diverse school materials and teaching methodology involved in teaching Spanish as L1 neglects linguistic diversity. Instead, they subscribe to discourses that reinforce a pyramidal normative structure where the Spanish Royal Academy is the apex, and therefore, so is its linguistic authority. Our suggestion in this regard is that the diversity of voices must have a space not only in the classroom and materials, but also in research processes and academia´s knowledge management. For this purpose, and framed within a glotopolitical approach, this paper analyzes, firstly, the obstacle represented by the fixed categories included in school curriculum such as “language”, “variety”, “standard”, and even “national language”; secondly, the paper reviews the role played by grammatization instruments (such as dictionaries and school textbooks, among others) and their monologic discursive wording. Finally, the article suggests didactic strategies to analyze linguistic varieties in class, and to reinforce a critical reading of norm distribution instruments.
LENGUAS NATURALES, SISTEMAS COGNITIVOS HUMANOS, Y LOS LÍMITES DEL CEREBRO LINGÜÍSTICO
Authors: Ivanova Olga
Published: May 2024

Respuesta final de Ivanova a Horno y conclusión del debate.
Hybrid mRMR and multi-objective particle swarm feature selection methods and application to metabolomics of traditional Chinese medicine
Authors: Zhang Mengting , Du Jianqiang , Nie Bin , Luo Jigen , Liu Ming , Yuan Yang
Published: May 2024

Metabolomics data has high-dimensional features and a small sample size, which is typical of high-dimensional small sample (HDSS) data. Too high a dimensionality leads to the curse of dimensionality, and too small a sample size tends to trigger overfitting, which poses a challenge to deeper mining in metabolomics. Feature selection is a valuable technique for effectively handling the challenges HDSS data poses. For the feature selection problem of HDSS data in metabolomics, a hybrid Max-Relevance and Min-Redundancy (mRMR) and multi-objective particle swarm feature selection method (MCMOPSO) is proposed. Experimental results using metabolomics data and various University of California, Irvine (UCI) public datasets demonstrate the effectiveness of MCMOPSO in selecting feature subsets with a limited number of high-quality features. MCMOPSO achieves this by efficiently eliminating irrelevant and redundant features, showcasing its efficacy. Therefore, MCMOPSO is a powerful approach for selecting features from high-dimensional metabolomics data with limited sample sizes.
Nrf2 pathway activation promotes the expression of genes related to glutathione metabolism in alcohol-exposed astrocytes
Authors: Li Congyan , Fan Jingxin , Sun Guangtao , Zhao Huiying , Zhong Xiaogang , Huang Xinyan , Zhu Xiaofeng , Qi Xunzhong
Published: May 2024

Introduction

Oxidative and antioxidant pathways play essential roles in the development of alcohol-induced brain injury. The Nrf2 pathway is an endogenous antioxidant response pathway, but there has been little research on the role of Nrf2 in alcohol-related diseases. Thus, we examined the effects of alcohol and an Nrf2 agonist (TBHQ) on astrocyte function, mRNA expression, and metabolite content to further explore the protective mechanisms of Nrf2 agonists in astrocytes following alcohol exposure.

Methods

CTX TNA2 astrocytes were cultured with alcohol and TBHQ and then subjected to transcriptome sequencing, LC-MS/MS analysis, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity assays.

Results

Alcohol exposure significantly increased malondialdehyde (MDA) levels while decreasing superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels in astrocytes. Treatment with TBHQ effectively reversed these effects, demonstrating its protective role against oxidative stress induced by alcohol. Transcriptome sequencing and qRT-PCR analysis revealed that TBHQ specifically upregulates genes involved in glutathione metabolism, including a notable increase in the expression of the glutathione S-transferase A5 (GSTA5) gene, which was suppressed by alcohol exposure. Additionally, metabolomic analysis showed that TBHQ regulates key components of ether lipid metabolism in alcohol-exposed astrocytes, with significant reductions in the levels of lysophosphatidylcholine (18:0) (LysoPC (18:0)) and 2-acetyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, both of which are critical markers in the ether lipid metabolic pathway.

Discussion

The findings underscore the role of TBHQ as an Nrf2 agonist in mitigating alcohol-induced oxidative damage in astrocytes by modulating glutathione metabolism and ether lipid metabolism. The regulation of GSTA5 gene expression emerges as a key mechanism through which Nrf2 agonists confer neuroprotection against oxidative stress and lipid oxidation. These insights pave the way for potential therapeutic strategies targeting the Nrf2 pathway to protect astrocytes from alcohol-induced damage.
Interfaz de formación profesional de relaciones públicas. Estudio comparativo
Authors: Baquerizo Neira Gabriela , Cordero Redondo Adrián , Fernández Hernández. Ruth , Álvarez Nobell Alejandro , Cisternas Osorio Rodrigo Ernesto
Published: May 2024

Partimos de la perspectiva que considera el sistema educativo como una interfaz de relaciones, donde los individuos y la tecnología interactúan a nivel macro, para explorar el desarrollo de competencias profesionales en Relaciones Públicas y Comunicación Estratégica. El objetivo principal es analizar la oferta académica en Ecuador, España y Argentina, a nivel de posgrado, desde perspectivas tanto teóricas como empíricas, incluyendo competencias, áreas de desempeño y perfiles de egresados, especialmente en el contexto de transformaciones en las Relaciones Públicas. La metodología implica revisión de documentos y literatura, análisis de programas académicos de las principales universidades de cada país y una revisión de las principales tendencias en la gestión de la comunicación basada en fuentes secundarias como asociaciones industriales. Los resultados resaltan el predominio de enfoques digitales y centrados en los negocios en los programas de los tres países. Además, se observa que sólo una minoría de los programas de Maestría en Comunicación tienen una clara orientación hacia la comunicación institucional y organizacional. Argentina y España lideran el cumplimiento de competencias en Relaciones Públicas, mientras que Ecuador pone mayor énfasis en la comunicación digital y tecnológica. En conclusión, este estudio subraya la dispersión en los enfoques de los programas, lo que dificulta el logro de objetivos y el desarrollo de habilidades. También enfatiza la necesidad de equilibrar el enfoque de la comunicación estratégica e institucional en la formación académica de los profesionales de Relaciones Públicas. Las competencias relacionadas con la gestión, el pensamiento y la acción estratégica, y la organización y ejecución de la comunicación interna y externa destacan como áreas de alto desempeño en los programas analizados.
Phytochemical Screening, Antimicrobial and In-vitro Cytotoxic Activities of Several Extracts of Six Medicinal Plants (Crossopteryx febrifuga Benth, Khaya anthotheca, Gardenia ternifolia, and Terminalia glaucescens) from Central Africa Region
Authors: Amadou Dahirou , Güvenmez Hatice Korkmaz , Yilmaz Bertan , Girey Sultan
Published: May 2024

The qualitative study of secondary metabolites of the root and stem bark of Crossopteryx febrifuga Benth, Khaya anthotheca, Gardenia ternifolia, and Terminalia glaucescens obtained by maceration were estimated by tub reaction. Antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of the root and stem bark of the same plants obtained by maceration and subcritical water extraction were respectively tested whit antibiogram disc test on Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (ATCC 27853), Enterobacter Hormaechei (ATCC700323), Bacillus Spizizenii (ATCC6633), Enterococcus Casseliflavus (ATCC700327), Staphylococcus aureus subsp. Rosenbach (ATCC 6538), and Salmonella Typhus (ATCC 6539). The Tetrazolium test (MTT test) was realized by using the mouse fibroblast cells (NIH3T3).  Extracts based on the bark of Terminalia glaucescens and Crossopteryx febrifuga Benth induce sensitivity to 4/6 bacterial strains, in particular Enterobacter Hormaechei (ATCC700323): 3±2cm; Bacillus Spizizenii (ATCC6633): 5±2 cm; Staphylococcus aureus subsp. Rosenbach (ATCC 6538): 5±2; and Salmonella Typhus (ATCC 6539): 3±2cm.
Extracts based on the bark of Khaya anthotheca and those of the bark of Gardenia ternifolia induce only the sensitivity on 2/6 bacterial strains specially Enterobacter Hormaechei (ATCC700323) and Bacillus Spizizenii (ATCC6633) respectively 4±2cm and 5±2cm. Extracts based on the barks and roots of Khaya anthotheca and those of the roots and barks of Gardenia ternifolia only induce sensitivity on 2/6 bacterial strains tested, in particular the strain of Enterobacter Hormaechei (ATCC700323) and Bacillus Spizizenii (ATCC6633). Only extracts based on the bark of Crossopteryx febrifuga Benth and Terminalia glaucescens show sensitivity against Salmonella Typhus (ATCC 6539).
All the plant extracts tested show very low cytotoxic power. Plant extracts obtained by the maceration method (Hydro Methanol 90%) induce 19% inhibition of cell growth compared to extracts obtained by supercritical water 125°C 60ATM and 125°C80 ATM. The extracts obtained using the supercritical water 125°C 60ATM method are the least offensive on cell proliferation. The most concentrated extracts show the greatest inhibitions. The extracts of plant E show the greatest inhibition at a concentration of 1 g/ml.
Evaluating the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Soil from Various Blocks in Sahibganj District, Jharkhand, India
Authors: Muskan . , Swaroop Narendra , Thomas Tarence , Kumar Kamlendra , Thomas Ashima
Published: May 2024

This research topic entitled " Evaluating the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Soil from Various Blocks in Sahibganj District, Jharkhand, India" was carried out at the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj. Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry formerly called Naini Agricultural Institute, Uttar Pradesh. During the year 2023-2024. The soil samples were collected at three depths: 0-15 cm, 15-30 cm, and 30-45 cm, from nine different villages of three different blocks of Sahibganj areas, summing to 27 samples collected and analyzed for their physical parameters by using standard Laboratory Techniques. The result showed that The Soil Textural class identified were Sandy Loam. The sand, silt and clay percentage varied from 67.00 to 68.64 sand, 14.10 to 19.82 silt and 11.80 to 18.70 clay in Sandy Loam. Bulk Density was varied from the1.17 Mg m-3 to 1.44 Mg m-3. The Particle Density varied from 2.22 Mg m-3 to 2.48 Mg m-3. The Pore Space (%) ranged from 41.66% to 47.64 The Water Holding Capacity (%) ranged from 33.18 to 45.17. The pH value ranged from 6.15to 6.70 indicating acidity. The Electrical Conductivity ranged from 0.20 to 0.33 dS m-1. The value of total Organic Carbon (%) varied from 0.27 to 0.44%. The available Nitrogen content of soil ranged from 210 to 277.3 kg ha-1 and nitrogen content was low in all villages. The available Phosphorus content of soil ranged from 23.62 to 39.32 kg ha-1. Available Potassium content of soil ranged 212.57to 245.7 kg ha-1. To avoid yield losses from nutrient deficiencies, prescribed fertilizer doses should be applied in these locations in accordance with crop response to soil tests.
Knowledge, Attitude and Usage of Female Oral Contraceptive Pills among Female Hawkers in the Central Business District, Kumasi, Ghana
Authors: Arthur-Norman Priscilla , Otu Desmond Asamoah Bruce , Owusu Frederick William Akuffo , Aboagye Annabella Agyemang , Aboagye Rahel Adutwiwah
Published: May 2024

Background: The use of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) can prevent pregnancy and improve menstrual health. Their effectiveness, ease of use, and reversibility make them a preferred choice. Accessible birth control options for all individuals, regardless of age or finances, is crucial. Understanding cultural attitudes and usage patterns of contraceptives is vital for effective reproductive health care, including emergency contraception options.
Aims: This study evaluated the awareness, perceptions, and usage of oral contraceptives among women (female hawkers) in the central business district of the Kumasi Metropolis.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Central Business District (CBD) of Kumasi Metropolis encompassing the following areas: Adum Shopping Centre, Kejetia lorry station and Central market between the periods of 15th December 2023 and 12th April 2024.
Methodology: This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design to evaluate knowledge, attitude and the use of the common female oral contraceptive pills among female street hawkers in Kumasi’s CBD. A semi-structured face-to-face interview technique was utilized. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and Microsoft Excel software (2016).
Results: The study surveyed 114 participants, with 91.67% below 40 years of age. Most were single (66%), and 30% were married. Over half (54.7%) had used oral contraceptives, while 41.3% had not. Among users, 79% followed the instructions for use as directed by a healthcare professional, but 21% did not. A third (33.3%) reported contraceptive failure, whereas two-thirds (66.7%) did not. A majority (85.2%) believed in a link between contraceptive use and infertility. Usage time of OCP varied as 28.8% used before, 5% during, and 65% after intercourse.
Conclusion: Majority of the respondents were found not to choose oral contraception as their means of contraception and those who chose it had limited knowledge about its usage and thus influenced compliance and adherence greatly.
Growth, Yield Attributes and Yield of Rice as Influenced by Paddy Residue and Nitrogen Management Options under rice-rice Cropping Systems
Authors: Kumar E. Ajay , Reddy R. Uma , Chaitanya A.  Krishna , Reddy M. Malla , Triveni S.
Published: May 2024

A field experiment was conducted to know the impact of paddy residue and nitrogen management options on “Growth, yield attributes and yield of rice as influenced by paddy residue and nitrogen management options under rice-rice cropping systems during 2021-22 and 2022-23 at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Arepally, Warangal district. It is situated in the Central Telangana Zone. The experiment was laid out in factorial RBD design with 18 treatments replicated thrice. The results of the experiment revealed that grain yield, straw yield was significantly affected by both paddy straw and nitrogen management options highest was found in incorporation of crop residue along with 130% Recommended dosage of Nitrogen (RDN).  Growth and Yield attributes like plant height, number of tillers per hill, panicle length, Productive tillers per hill, Number of grains per panicle, 1000 seed weight (gms) was also obtained highest in incorporation along with 130% RDN. Results of the experiment conclude that highest growth, yield and yield attributes was obtained highest in incorporation along with 130% RDN.
Pyro Geographic Management of Flammable Kolkata City, between 2006–2023
Authors: Mishra Siba Prasad , Manna Shuvamjeet , Bohidar Sushamarani , Mishra Saswat , Sethi K C
Published: May 2024

The present search has focussed on fostering current incidents, analysing challenges the Kolkata fire victims face, and enhancing preparedness for such hazards in the last decade. This paper guides the firefighters to better manage the fire system (F.S.M.) in Greater Kolkata. The 202 fire events from the previous two decades have been analysed in Kolkata. The methodologies involved are collecting secondary data, updating previous records for 2006-2024 from print and electronic media, making time series, and applying statistical methods using EXCEL and S.P.S.S. packages. The demographic study, including hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessment (H.V.R.A.) from 2006-2023. It is a part of the investigation. G.I.S./RS with Erdas software is used to picture figures after data acquisition, georeferencing, image processing, and digitalization. The high-risk zones are in the north and south of Kolkata, and the most susceptible areas are slum houses, COVID Health care units, and old shops dealing with chemicals. Discussions focus on enhancing building houses with West Bengal municipal rules and firefighting laws of National Disaster Management Agencies, including updating and well maintaining the equipment and fire tender skills with various provisions stipulated. Suggestions for updating the fire services in Kolkata city considering records are the focus of the arena to satisfy Sustainable Development Goals-2030, such as S.D.G. 7, S.D.G. 9, S.D.G. 11, and S.D.G. 12 indirectly.