bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Introduction
Authors: Fleming Daniel , Keenan, SJ James , Zollner, SJ Hans
Published: March 2023

There is a certain urgency about this volume, which is not often reflected in works of theology or theological ethics. The sheer scale of the undermining of human dignity through sexual abuse that has occurred within the Church asks questions of these disciplines and scholars within them: to what extent have we been blind to these issues? Why have our efforts in theology and theological ethics been so slow to wrestle with this crisis? How are theology and theological ethics implicated in the crisis? And how might the disciplines be constructive in responding? In this volume, we encounter a diverse range of scholars from all around the world wrestling with these and other questions.
Child Protection in the Church as Family of God
Authors: Otu Idara
Published: March 2023

The author draws from the ecclesiology of the Family of God, which underlies the identity and mission of particular churches in Africa, to articulate a theology of accountability for African Catholicism. The essay summons particular churches in Africa to serve as guardian and protector of minors in light of the unheard laments and untold stories of those sexually abused by ordained ministers and consecrated persons. Grounded on the Church as Family of God and in conversation with the magisterial teachings of Pope Francis, the essay proposes paradigm shifts on the care and protection of children in Africa as well as examines major constraints and strategies adopted by particular churches in protecting minors. The essay contends that the Church in Africa as Family of God has a sacred duty to protect the African child, listen to the cries of sexually abuse victims and embrace transparency in child safeguarding.
Clergy Sexual Abuse as Moral Injury: Confronting a Wounded and Wounding Church
Authors: Mescher Marcus
Published: March 2023

This essay interprets the ripple effects of harm caused by clergy sexual abuse and its concealment by Catholic Church officials through the lens of moral injury, an enduring spiritual and moral anguish experienced as betrayal, shame, confusion, futility, and distrust. First, the author articulates the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and transpersonal impact of moral injury in five dimensions: self-image, moral perception and reasoning, agency, relationships, and institutional credibility. Second, moral injury is examined ecclesially in light of moral conscience, which signifies “to know together,” by centering the experience of survivors of clergy sexual abuse. Third, several strategies are proposed for healing the spiritual and moral wounds that remain in the church.
Obeying God’s Plan? The Spiritual Abuse of Nuns
Authors: Figueroa Rocio , Tombs David
Published: March 2023

This study proposes that the term ‘spiritual abuse’ is helpful for an understanding of systemic mistreatment experienced by six former-nuns who belonged to the community ‘Servants of God’s Plan’ (Siervas del Plan de Dios, or SPD) in Peru, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador. None of the nuns reported sexual abuse, so the focus in this chapter is on spiritual abuse not sexual abuse. However, when sexual abuse takes place within a religious institution, it is very common for spiritual abuse to be an enabling factor. A better understanding of spiritual abuse can therefore contribute to a better church response to sexual abuse.
Between the Pillory Treatment and Reliable Clarification: On the Role of the Media in Response to the Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Catholic Church in Poland
Authors: Glombik Konrad
Published: March 2023

The author presents the contribution of media in the response to the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church in Poland. Media in Poland plays an important role in the detection of sexual abuse of minors by clergymen. Journalistic publications contributed to recognizing the criminal acts and to a change of strategy in which the protection of children and the prevention of crime, rather than the interests of institutions, are prioritized. However, the manner and frequency of presentation by media in relation to abuse within the Church also reflected what I have referred to as a pilloried treatment. The author presents both kinds of contribution of media in the response to the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church in Poland. The paper reflects on challenges for the theological reflection, especially significance of an effective communication of the Catholic Church in the crisis. Finally, the article speaks about media responsibility in the transmission of news about sexual abuse crisis.
A Clergy Abuse Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Authors: Jackson-Meyer Kate
Published: March 2023

This chapter proposes a Clergy Abuse Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) that could serve as a global, ecclesial response to the harms of clergy sexual abuse. This Clergy Abuse TRC could offer a path for healing rooted in the hope of reconciliation and understood according to theological commitments to truth, justice, and forgiveness where survivors’ needs and stories are central and where accountability could be ensured through a visible process. The Clergy Abuse TRC would be distinct from political TRCs used in conflict regions because it would be used in an ecclesial context and with theological grounding. In sum, the Commission could provide: 1) much-needed accountability through a visible process of truth-telling, 2) an avenue for healing for survivors, 3) and a report that identifies patterns of sexual abuse and makes suggestions for structural changes to prevent future abuses.
Clergy Sexual Abuse, Trauma-Informed Theology and the Promotion of Resilience
Authors: Kenny Nuala
Published: March 2023

The prevalence and harms of the sexual abuse of children and youth by family members and persons in positions of trust are staggering. When perpetrated by clergy there is also spiritual trauma and loss of belief in a loving God. Safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons requires policies and protocols and an understanding of deep systemic factors that foster harm.

Vulnerability is a condition of the moral life. In the Incarnation Jesus Christ and takes on our human vulnerability. It is inherent in our embodied and embedded humanity, unique to our situation, and pathogenic in unjust structures.

Responses to abuse must be rooted theologically and informed by trauma studies. These show the need to deal with tragedy fatigue and crises of faith. Protecting children and youth and promoting their moral agency and resilience are central to discipleship. Clergy sexual abuse calls for a theology of childhood following Jesus words and witness.
Agricultural Drought Assessment in Diyala Integrating Remote Sensing and GIS Governorate Technique
Authors: Khateeb Ahmed Hasballa , Nsaif Qutaiba Abdulwahhab , Al-Obaidi Mudhar A.
Published: March 2023

This study aims to assess the drought levels in Diyala Governorate- Iraq, utilizing Remote Sensing (RS) data and Geographic Information System (GIS) technique. Agricultural droughts were evaluated based on the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) Anomaly for the years 2011, 2014, 2017, and 2021. Landsat images were analysed using ArcGIS 10 software. The results show that 2014 is the worst year during the past 10 years affected by drought. However, the less affected years are 2011 and 2017. During the study period, 2021 year was identified as mild drought conditions.
Using Automated Processes to Generate Test Items And Their Associated Solutions and Rationales to Support Formative Feedback
Authors: Gierl Mark , Lai Hollis
Published: March 2023

Automatic item generation is the process of using item models to produce assessment tasks using computer technology. An item model is similar to a template that highlights the elements in the task that must be manipulated to produce new items. The purpose of our study is to describe an innovative method for generating large numbers of diverse and heterogeneous items along with their solutions and associated rationales to support formative feedback. We demonstrate the method by generating items in two diverse content areas, mathematics and nonverbal reasoning.
Influência do tabagismo no dano cumulativo do lúpus eritematoso sistêmico
Authors: Puff Arturo Vicenzo Dassoler , Hioki Tiago Takahiro , Skare Thelma L
Published: March 2023

Background: SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) is an autoimmune disease that affects mostly young females. These patients may suffer with cumulative damage secondary to the disease itself or to the treatment. Smoking may affect the accrual damage.
Objective: To compare cumulative damage in smoking and non-smoking SLE patients.
Method: Retrospective study of 100 patients with SLE (50 smokers and 50 non-smokers) matched for gender, age, and disease duration, comparing cumulative damage by SLICC/ACR DI (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus International Collaborating Clinics/ American College of Rheumatology Damage Index).
Results: In the obtained sample, 90% of the patients had some permanent damage. The values for SLICC/ACR DI in both groups were equivalent. However, in the ocular and cardiovascular domains, smokers had higher scores than non-smokers. Conclusion: Patients with SLE smokers have a higher risk of permanent ocular and cardiovascular damage.
ANÁLISE DA AUTOMEDICAÇÃO DURANTE A PANDEMIA DO COVID-19
Authors: Fogaça Natalie Sbalqueiro , Bem Tatiana de Souza , Kleeman Carolina , Vanzin José Henrique Tercziany , Da Rocha Bruno de Faria Melquíades , Kimura Renata Namie Yoshioka , Sato Ronise Martins Santiago , Sato Marcelo del Olmo , Zella Maria Augusta Karas
Published: March 2023

RESUMO - O Conselho Federal de Farmácia em 2019, aponta que 77% dos brasileiros com mais de 16 anos se automedicam. Esse dado, já elevado, associado a medidas de distanciamento e isolamento social pela COVID-19, com diminuição das consultas de rotina e do atendimento ambulatorial, fez com que a prática da automedicação fosse favorecida. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se houve aumento da prática da automedicação no Brasil durante a pandemia. Foram entrevistados 503 adultos (322 mulheres e 181 homens) por meio da divulgação em redes sociais pelo Google Formulário. O questionário continha 25 perguntas fechadas, juntamente com dados gerais de identificação. A automedicação ocorreu em 40% dos entrevistados, por indicação de parentes e amigos, sem diferença entre os grupos com e sem comorbidades. O grupo farmacêutico mais usado foi o de analgésicos/antitérmicos, relaxantes musculares e anti-inflamatórios, sendo o maior motivo do uso destes, a cefaléia. Em relação à COVID-19, 40% afirmaram uso de alguma medicação de forma preventiva, destas, destacam-se a Vitamina D (28,43%) e a Ivermectina (20,28%). Os indivíduos que se automedicaram apresentaram mais casos de infecção pelo COVID-19, apresentando 4,13 vezes mais chance de infecção pelo coronavírus do que aqueles que não se automedicaram (p=0,00001). Os indivíduos que usaram medicação com intenção de prevenção contra COVID-19 apresentaram 2,35 vezes mais chance de infecção por Covid 19 (p=0,01). Em conclusão a automedicação foi realizada por 40% da população avaliada. A população que a realizou com intenção preventiva apresentou maior contaminação por COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2 letal: predomínios e lapsos temporais
Authors: Engelmann Röhrig Danielle Francine , Franck Claudio Luciano , Pelinski Honesko Giovanna
Published: March 2023

Introduction: In 2019, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes Coronavirus-19 Disease (COVID-19) was identified and proliferated, generating a pandemic. Mortality is related to viral pneumonia associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but there is still uncertainty about the predominant characteristics and their temporal lapses in the course of lethal cases. Objectives: To identify predominant characteristics and their course in death from SARS-CoV-2. Uncover the predominant clinical, laboratory and tomographic characteristics, as well as the execution of the position and the use of a neuromuscular blocker. Methods: Observational, retrospective and analytical study of 44 medical records of patients with lethal SARS- CoV-2 at the Evangélico Mackenzie University Hospital between March and September 2020. Results: Predominantly male (66%), over 60 years old (70.46%) with CRP changes (90.91%), lymphocytes (63.64%), creatinine (54.55%) and PaO2/FiO2 (86.36%) with average of 13mg/L, 1155, 1.6mg/dl and 169.91. Correlations: CRP/lymphocyte (-0.43), CRP/leukocytes (0.31) and Leukocytes/lymphocytes (-0.35). Bilateral ground-glass CT images (84.09%), arterial hypertension with other comorbidities (52.27%), prone position   (64%) and neuromuscular blocker (84%). Median hospital course of  19 days with 10 days of mechanical ventilation. Conclusion: It was identified in lethal SARS-Cov-2 the predominance of elderly males with arterial hypertension associated with other comorbidities, which evolved with renal dysfunction, systemic inflammation with lymphopenia, moderate ARDS, requiring neuromuscular blockers and prone position with time lapses of 19 days of median hospital stay and 10 days of mechanical ventilation.
Keywords: Respiratory Insufficiency, SARS-CoV-2, Artificial Respiration, Intensive Care Unit.
NEOPLASIA MALIGNA MISTA: RELATO DE CASO DE CARCINOSSARCOMA UTERINO
Authors: Hamad Mehanna Samya , Kendi Kunitake Fabio , Costa Linhares Julia , Zanotto Manoel Poliana , Zanotto Manoel Agnes
Published: March 2023

O carcinossarcoma é uma neoplasia maligna mista, de origem epitelial e mesenquimal, que ocorre em qualquer topografia do trato genital feminino inferior, mais frequentemente no útero. O pico de incidência é em torno dos setenta anos de idade, essencialmente em mulheres afrodescendentes e no período pós-menopausa. O presente estudo visa relatar um caso de carcinossarcoma em uma paciente de 65 anos e correlacionar os achados com a literatura científica. Devido à agressividade do tumor, baixa taxa de sobrevida, prognóstico infausto e dificuldade clínica e imagiológica de diferenciá-la do carcinoma endometrial ressalta-se a relevância da análise anatomopatológica para o diagnóstico preciso, contribuindo para programação cirúrgica, acompanhamento da resposta ao tratamento e detecção de provável recorrência. Assim, acrescentar dados desta entidade propicia revisar e ampliar o conhecimento aos profissionais de saúde sobre aspectos epidemiológicos, clínicos e anatomopatológicos para o exercício da medicina baseada em evidências.
Determination of Motivation and Performance: Analysis of Job Satisfaction, Employee Engagement and Leadership
Authors: Primadi Candra Susanto  , Siera Syailendra  , Ryan Firdiansyah Suryawan
Published: March 2023

This article aims to review and synthesize a literature review related to employee performance, motivation, job satisfaction, employee engagement, and leadership and to see the research results of the variables that will be reviewed and whether there is an influence between one variable and another. This study uses a literature review by looking for references related to related variables. This study provides an overview of the articles obtained by describing the influence between variables. The results of the study show that several variables influence the evidence of exposure in a matrix. The employee performance study in this literature review article explicitly focuses on supporting variables that can improve employee performance, namely motivation, job satisfaction, employee engagement, and leadership.
Prevalencia y factores de riesgos del cáncer de pulmón: Una enfermedad letal y silenciosa.
Authors: Cajape González Angie Lissette , Ramírez Vélez Jorge Luis , Fuentes Sánchez Elisa Tatiana
Published: March 2023

Introducción: El cáncer de pulmón se produce por el crecimiento anormal de células del tracto respiratorio del tejido pulmonar, la mayoría de los canceres se deben a carcinomas de células no pequeñas. La OMS indica que el cáncer pulmonar es la segunda patología más diagnosticada globalmente. Los índices de mortalidad son tres veces elevados en fumadores. El cáncer de pulmón al principio es asintomático, conforme pasa el tiempo se presentan manifestaciones. Objetivo: Compilar información necesaria de la Prevalencia y factores de riesgos del cáncer de pulmón, una enfermedad letal y silenciosa. Metodología: Estudio documental, bibliográfico. Se hizo uso de bases de datos como SciELO, Elsevier, PubMed, en idiomas español e inglés. Resultados: Se ha realizado una amplia búsqueda de la prevalencia y factores de riesgo del cáncer de pulmón en los diferentes países del mundo. Tienen más riesgo de padecer cáncer de pulmón personas de sexo masculino. Los países con mayor prevalencia son China, seguido de Paraguay, Estados Unidos, Cuba, México, España y Reino Unido Conclusión: Se evidencian elevadas cifras de cáncer de pulmón en países desarrollados a diferencia de países subdesarrollados. El factor de riesgo a largo plazo es el tabaquismo, seguido de exposiciones ocupacionales o contaminación ambiental. La prevalencia de cáncer de pulmón se vio incrementada la última década, debido al aumento del hábito de fumar en la población. El aumento de la prevalencia de cáncer de pulmón está relacionado con la presencia de malos hábitos, exposición de segunda mano y a la exposición ambiental desde edades tempranas
Validity of Tympanometry Versus Myringotomy Findings in Pediatric Middle Ear Effusion
Authors:   Trainee of KBMS, Otolaryngeology, head and neck surgery, Hawler Training Center, Talib Dalia Kanan , Al-Chalabi Yousif Ibrahim ,   Assistant Professor and Consultant ENT Sulaimani Medical College
Published: March 2023

Background and objectives: Otitis media with effusion is a common but treatable cause of hearing impairment in children. It leads to delays in speech acquisition and poor performance at school. Correct diagnosis at an early stage with history and clinical examination and tympanometry is needed We evaluated the role of tympanometry; type B, flat curve; in predicting middle ear effusion by comparing the findings with those of myringotomies in children with otitis media with effusion. Methods: This is a prospective case-series study conducted at the department of ENT, Rizgary Teaching Hospital. The test population comprised 39 boys and 21 girls, ages ranged (2years- 12 years). Patients with suspicion of otitis media with effusion underwent tympanom- etry. Its findings were compared with findings of the respective myringotomies. From the data collected sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive values were estimated Results: A total of 120 ears from 60 patients were operated. The commonest age group affected by otitis media with effusion was 5-9 years. Type B tympanogram with flat curve and normal canal volume was obtained in 80.0% of the ears. The diagnostic value of tympanometry was; Sensitivity 90.8%, Specificity 68.2%, positive predictive value 92.7%, negative predictive value 62.5%. Conclusions: Otitis media with effusion is common in age group 5-9 years. We concluded that tympanometry is a valid test providing a high sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value for middle ear effusion.
Cyclooxygenase-2 Immunoexpression in Invasive Breast Carcinoma: A Possible Prognostic Factor
Authors:   Department of Histopathology, Rizgary Teaching Hospital, Erbil, Ameen Maryam Abdulmajed Muhammad , Jalal Jalal Ali ,   Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, HMU, Erbil, Alnuaimy Wahda Muhammed Taib ,   Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Mosul
Published: March 2023

Background and objectives:cyclooxygenase-2 is well known to be overexpressed in breast cancer and it plays nega- tive effects on tumor growth and progression. The aims of this study were to determine the frequency of Cyclooxygen- ase-2 immunoexpression in invasive breast carcinoma and to evaluate its relationship with some clinicopathological parameters. Methods: During the period January 2015 to July 2016, 100 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue specimens of invasive breast carcinoma were collected from pathology departments of Rizgary teaching hospital and private labs in Erbil city. Using labeled polymer and enhanced polymer system (DakoEnVisionTMFlex) Dakoprotocol, Cyclooxygenase-2 expression was assessed immunohistochemically. Results:The Cyclooxygenase-2 immunoexpression was detected in 48% of invasive breast carcinoma. A statistically significant association was found between Cyclooxygenase-2 immunoexpression and lymphovascular invasion. Also a rising trend of Cyclooxygenase-2 immu- noexpression was observed with increasing age, tumor size and tumor stage but didn’t reach a statistically significant level. No any statistical significant association was found between Cyclooxygenase-2 immunoexpression and tumor grade. Conclusions:cyclooxygenase-2 overexpression is observed in 48% of cases of invasive breast carcinoma and was significantly correlated to lymphovascular invasion.
APLICABILIDADE DA LASERTERAPIA COMO MÉTODO NÃO FARMACOLÓGICO NO TRATAMENTO DE FISSURAS MAMILARES EM LACTANTES
Authors: Da Silva Natália Rodrigues , Ribeiro Wanderson Alves , Rodrigues Jean Carlos , Silva Dayanny Castelo Branco de Almeida , Andrade Luiz Felipe Silveira , Jahel Gésika Gonçalves , Felinto Jaqueline de Oliveira Santos , Deininger Letícia Lima Kaspar , De Sousa Patricia Pereira , Coelho Patrícia Amorim , Rezende Rubens Barbosa , Da Silva Tânia Pereira , Santos Neto José Vicente , Monteiro Vinícius Costa Maia
Published: March 2023

Introdução: A Laserterapia consiste em um tratamento indolor e em rápidas aplicações de laser em baixa com intensidade lactantes com na fissura mamilar. Deste modo, o processo de cicatrização é acelerado uma vez que o laser estimula a produção de novas células, além de proporcionar a redução das dores na mama. Objetivo: Analisar na literatura os benefícios da laserterapia como tratamento não farmacológico de fissuras mamilares em lactantes. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura científica, a busca pelos artigos procedeu-se a partir do Google Scholar, na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) por meio das bases de dados: MEDLINE e PubMed. Utilizou-se os seguintes Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS)/(MeSH) “Terapia de luz de baixa intensidade”; “Amamentação”; “Lactantes” e “Fissura mamilar”. Foram inclusos na pesquisa: artigos completos disponíveis na íntegra, indexados no período de 2016 a 2022, nos idiomas português e inglês. Excluiu-se: estudos duplicados, cartas ao editor, pré-publicações, estudos que não respondessem à questão da pesquisa e indisponíveis na íntegra. Com o refinamento da pesquisa apresentou-se 314 estudos, destes apenas 11 foram selecionados para discorrer sobre a temática proposta. Resultados e Discussão: Corroborando com o estudo supracitado, a pesquisa realizada com lactantes que apresentavam trauma mamilar e sem sinais clínicos de infecção mostrou que houve diferença significativa na correlação entre os grupos experimental e controle. As pacientes do grupo experimental demonstraram bons resultados em termos de cicatrização das lesões mamilares e intensidade da dor, enquanto o grupo que recebeu o tratamento com laser placebo não obteve os mesmos resultados. Conclusão: Com a implementação dessa técnica foi vista que, pode ser considerada a pioneira na área de tratamento das lesões, pois foi comprovada a eficácia do laser no alívio da dor de machucados nos mamilos durante a amamentação, além de ser um parâmetro clínico importante para a reparação tecidual da região mamária.
IMPLEMENTASI PCI-DSS UNTUK KEAMANAN DATA KARTU PEMBAYARAN PADA PT DHARMA LAUTAN NUSANTARA
Authors: Fahrizal Fahrizal , Budiman Ade Surya , Anuar Muhammad Rifqi
Published: March 2023

The quality of service provided by the company must be maintained including providing transaction facilities using a secure credit card so that it can provide the best to customers and aims to increase the sense of trust in the company in making payments using credit cards. The method used to improve information security and corporate networks is to implement network security in accordance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) standard. The method used in this study is to identify data and communications that are the focus of security in compliance with PCI DSS, reduce the scope of security by implementing network segmentation by determining the classification of devices, communication lines and people into three categories based on the presence or absence of a relationship to data. credit cards, namely Cardholder Data Environment (CDE), Shared Network and Corporate Local Area Network. (LAN) Then manage the data communication traffic between the three segments according to compliance with the PCI DSS standard
APLIKASI PEMBELAJARAN SISTEM GERAK MANUSIA DENGAN TEKNOLOGI AUGMENTED REALITY BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Satryawati Eka , Rohim Ahmad Abdul , Sopian Abu
Published: March 2023

This study aims to produce learning media for human motion system lessons by utilizing android-based augmented reality technology. This learning media can increase students' absorption of the motion system material and as a practical teaching aid that can help teachers in the teaching and learning process in schools. The research method used is the Software Development Life Cycle (SWDLC) method with the stages of planning, analysis, design, implementation, and testing. The results are android-based applications with augmented reality technology with the lesson of the human motion system. The applications have been tested on smartphones with Android nine and ten systems with successful test results, and the application running properly
Krystyna Kobylańska – chopinolog. W setną rocznicę urodzin
Authors: Ceglarek Michał
Published: March 2023

Krystyna Kobylańska (1922–2009) wniosła do polskiej historiografii muzycznej II połowy XX w. wkład nie do przecenienia. Przez niemal pół wieku prowadziła źródłowe badania dotyczące życia i dzieł Fryderyka Chopina. Jej bogaty dorobek piśmienniczy obejmuje przede wszystkim publikacje związane ze spuścizną rękopiśmienną polskiego kompozytora i pianisty, zarówno w zakresie jego utworów, jak i korespondencji. Jest autorką albumu Chopin w kraju. Dokumenty i pamiątki (1955), Katalogu rękopisów utworów Chopina (1977) oraz dwóch publikacji epistolograficznych: Korespondencji Fryderyka Chopina z rodziną (1972) i Korespondencji Fryderyka Chopina z George Sand i z jej dziećmi (1981). Wydała także dwie pozycje w języku niemieckim: Frédéric Chopin. Thematisch-bibliographisches Werkverzeichnis (1979), Briefe. Frédéric Chopin (1983). Krystyna Kobylańska była również autorką kilkuset artykułów, recenzji, katalogów wystaw, ekspertyz i opracowań związanych z dziedzictwem chopinowskim.
DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE TERTIARY KERRI – KERRI FORMATION IN THE GONGOLA SUB-BASIN, NORTHERN BENUE TROUGH: PEBBLES MORPHOMETRIC AND GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS APPROACH
Authors: ABUBAKAR U. , MUSA S. , TABALE R. P. , YELWA N. A. , IKECHUKWU J. U. , USMAN A. U. , USMAN M. B. , ABUBAKAR M. B. , SULAIMAN A. , OLASEHINDE A. , YUSUF A. , MUKKAFA S. , BELLO A. M.
Published: March 2023

Pebbles have been reported in the Sandstones units of the Kerri - Kerri Formation, but their application as a tool for interpreting the depositional environment is limited. In this context, 510 quartz pebbles and 16 sandstone samples were collected for pebble morphometric and grain size analyses in order to assess the depositional environment of the formation. For the pebble morphometric study, the long (L), intermediate (I), and short (C) axes of each pebble were measured. For each pebble, four geometrical parameters related to depositional environmental studies were computed, these are: Maximum Projection Sphericity, Oblate Prolate Index, Coefficient of Flatness, and Disk - Road - Index. The standard sieving method was used to sieve the sandstone samples. Mean grain size (Mz), sorting (I), skewness (SKI), and kurtosis (KG) were determined as statistical parameters of the grain size. The mean value of the computed pebble shape parameters for the pebbles of the Kerri – Kerri Formation indicates that the pebbles were deposited in a fluvial environment. Based on the grain size analysis, the sediments were deposited by fluvial action with moderate to low energy of deposition setting closer to the source of the sediments. The bivariate plots show that all the pebbles and sandstone samples lie clearlywithin the river field, which suggests fluvial origin
Assistenz und selbstbestimmtes Wohnen für alle
Authors: Nobs Claire-Andrée , Habegger Jan
Published: March 2023

Der Assistenzbeitrag ermöglicht es Menschen mit Behinderungen, in der eigenen Wohnung zu leben und dabei von einer Assistenzperson unterstützt zu werden. Seit mehr als zehn Jahren bietet die Invalidenversicherung diese BRK-konforme Unterstützungsleistung an. Leider bleibt vielen Personen mit kognitiver Beeinträchtigung der Zugang zum Assistenzbeitrag verwehrt. Woran liegt das? Wir untersuchen in einem ersten Schritt die gesetzlichen Grundlagen und Beschränkungen des Assistenzbeitrages. In einem zweiten Schritt konzentrieren wir uns darauf, wie der Assistenzbeitrag bei Personen mit einer kognitiven Beeinträchtigung umgesetzt wird.
Persönliche Assistenz gemäss Behindertenrechtskonvention
Authors: Leuenberger Simone
Published: March 2023

Der Begriff Assistenz wird im Behindertenwesen oft verwendet. Der Begriff der Persönlichen Assistenz wird in den Erläuterungen zur Behindertenrechtskonvention (BRK) geklärt. Persönliche Assistenz ist eng verknüpft mit einem selbstbestimmten Leben. Es wird aufgezeigt, dass das Arbeitgebermodell den Vorgaben der BRK entspricht. Beim Dreiparteienverhältnis fehlt die Weisungsbefugnis. Der Beitrag endet mit der Forderung, dass die Schweiz eine Strategie zur Deinstitutionalisierung braucht.
From Celebration to Critical Investigation: Charting the Course of Scholarship in Applied Learning
Authors: SCHWARTZMAN ROY , BOUAS HENRY KELLY
Published: March 2023

Applied learning refers to learning experiences that take place outside traditional classroom settings. Examples include study away, service-learning, undergraduate research, and internship/practica/clinical experiences. As these pedagogies have increased in frequency over the past twenty years, the number of outlets devoted to the publication of scholarly work related to them has not kept pace. The Journal of Applied Learning in Higher Education (JALHE) attempts to fill that gap, providing an outlet for research and theory that critically examines applied learning’s impact and purpose using multiple methodological and disciplinary approaches. The initial volume of JALHE showcases work in this vein from a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds and highlights areas ripe for future research.
Generating, Deepening, and Documenting Learning: The Power of Critical Reflection in Applied Learning
Authors: Ash Sarah , Clayton Patti
Published: March 2023

Applied learning pedagogies—including service-learning, internships/practica, study abroad, and undergraduate research—have in common both the potential for significant student learning and the challenges of facilitating and assessing that learning, often in non-traditional ways that involve experiential strategies outside the classroom as well as individualized outcomes. Critical reflection oriented toward well-articulated learning outcomes is key to generating, deepening, and documenting student learning in applied learning. This article will consider the meaning of critical reflection and principles of good practice for designing it effectively and will present a research-grounded, flexible model for integrating critical reflection and assessment.
"Demographic Tipping Point: Cultural Brokering with English Language Learners as Service Learning for Teacher Candidates and Educators"
Authors: McCarty Wendy L. , Cervantes Rosemary , Stirtz Geraldine
Published: March 2023

Changes in the demographic composition of the United States relative to the increase in English language learners (ELLs) in newcomer and refugee populations generate the need for cultural brokers, particularly in the ranks of educators and teacher candidates. Applied learning, especially as used in service-learning opportunities in teacher candidate preparation programs, can produce educators with greater cultural understanding and skills in best practices for literacy instruction. Examples of service-learning for this purpose are highlighted, as well as emerging strategies in professional development for educators who work with ELLs and their families.
How to Implement the Development of Early Detection Instruments for the Development of Religious and Moral Values of Children Aged 5-6 Years ?
Authors: Komalasari Ida , Sianturi Risbon , Rahman Taopik
Published: March 2023

In thus day and age, the Indonesian nation is experiencing a crisis that is so influential, namely a crisis of character. Where there are many deviations from social norm, legar norm, and even religios norms. The inculcation of religious and moral values from an early age through early childhood education institutions is very important to be carried out consistently and continuously, bearing in mind that there will be a lot of immoral behavior in society due to the weakness of the moral education system in schools. This study aims to describe the planning, pattern of implementation and evaluation of the inculcation of religious and moral values for children aged 5-6 years at Pertiwi DWP Kindergarten, Tasikmalaya City. This research method uses a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection was carried out using observation techniques, interviews, and documentation studies. The results showed that of the 7 children studied, on average it could be said to have developed as expected. This can be seen from several indicators of the development of religious and moral values that have been achieved.
UNCLOS 1982 Analysis Regarding Problems of State Jurisdiction and Law Enforcement on Foreign Flag Ships
Authors: Carolina Grace , Said Budiman Djoko , Rudiyanto Rudiyanto , Widodo Pujo , Saragih Herlina Juni Risma , Suwarno Panji
Published: March 2023

International Law of the Sea are legal principles governing the rights and authorities of a country over sea areas under its national jurisdiction (national jurisdiction). International Law has reign most interactions between States in the sea. The practice of illegal transshipment is a serious issue as it falls within both theft mode and smuggling through the transfer of cargo from one ship to another that occurs at sea. Including a crime which committed in the territory of one state but involving parties from another state or more. Law enforcement is a major concern when an offence of some kind of illegal transshipment occurs. The study aims to determine the jurisdiction of states in enforcing laws including in criminal matters that occurred over its sea where the country has sovereign rights, especially when the involvement of 3rd states party in the law enforcement on a ship which not entered into its territory, yet indicately committed a violation of the law in some states water area, this paper also study how the responsibility of 3rd states party towards of flag states of ships who feel harmed. This article was written using normative research methods with a statutory. Historical and conceptual approach explaining efforts from international organizations in resolving the issues of accountability of countries involved in the problem of Illegal Transshipment at sea in the 1982 UNCLOS perspective especially the process of law enforcement and dispute resolution by the International Tribunal for the Law of The Sea (ITLOS).
Certificate of Land Property Rights as an Evidence in Land Dispute Settlement
Authors: Bunga Marten , Amu Robby Waluyo , Nurmala Leni Dwi
Published: March 2023

The goal to be achieved in this writing is to study specifically about certificates of ownership as a means of evidence in resolving land disputes with problem limitations, namely: How is the strength of proof of certificates of Land Rights in land dispute resolution. The research method used is normative juridical research. Namely legal research by conducting a review of literature related to problems with a statutory approach. The results of the study show that land ownership certificates issued by the National Land Agency have strong evidentiary power to be used as evidence in resolving land disputes that are carried out either by deliberation or through the settlement process in the judiciary.
Synthesis of a Small Fingerprint Database through a Deep Generative Model for Indoor Localisation
Authors: Suroso Dwi Joko , Cherntanomwong Panarat , Sooraksa Pitikhate
Published: March 2023

In deep learning (DL), the deep generative model is helpful for data augmentation objectives to tackle the lack of datasets that have a significant impact on learning performance. Data augmentation or synthesis is expected to solve the issue in a small/sparse database. The problem of databasing also exists in the fingerprint-based indoor localisation system. The dense offline fingerprint database must be constructed with the accuracy requirement. However, this will affect the high cost, massive laborious work, and increase the complexity of the system. Therefore, this paper proposes to address these issues by generating synthetic data via a deep generative model. The generative adversarial network (GAN) is selected to generate the synthetic fingerprint database for indoor localisation. Our database consideration consists of power-based parameters, i.e., the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) from Wi-Fi devices obtained from the actual measurement campaign. Some of the literature mainly discusses how GAN works in a vast and complex dataset. Here, we consider applying GAN in a relatively small dataset and for a simple setup. Our results show that by only using the 20 % fraction of actual RSSI data combined with the synthetic RSSI, the accuracy validation performance is slightly higher than when using all actual data usage. Moreover, in only 60 % of actual data usage and in combination with 625 samples of synthetic data, the accuracy performance is improved to 0.73 (1.37 times higher than the use of all actual data, 0.53). Thus, this result proves that the challenges of offline fingerprint databases can be alleviated by data synthesis through GAN by using only a small dataset.
New Approach-based MPP Tracking Design for Standalone PV Energy Conversion Systems
Authors: Ngo Sy , Chiu Chian-Song , Ngo Thanh-Dong , Nguyen Cao-Tri
Published: March 2023

In searching for a maximum power point (MPP) using a DC boost converter for photovoltaic (PV) energy conversion systems, we realised that the fast and accurate way to find the suitable duty ratio  value is the core problem to enhance the energy conversion efficiency of the PV system. Under uniform irradiation, the panels will generate the same values, so they have only one peak on the P-V curve; conventional MPP tracking methods easily obtain this MPP. However, under partial shading conditions, many peaks are created, traditional MPP tracking methods can fall into the local MPP, and this issue will cause energy loss and reduce PV energy conversion efficiency. To avoid this disadvantage, this paper proposes a hybrid method (HM) by combining the improved chicken swarm optimisation (CSO) method and the incremental conductance (InC) algorithm for a DC standalone PV energy conversion system. In this hybrid method, the improved CSO modified approach is used to search the global region, and the InC algorithm is responsible for capturing the top of this global region. MATLAB simulation and experimental results were performed to demonstrate that the proposed method has achieved the global MPP under uniform solar irradiance and partial shadow effects.
Fragmentierte Medienwelten. Leben wir in Echokammern?
Authors: Stark Birgit , Stegmann Daniel
Published: March 2023

Der vorliegende Grundlagenbeitrag stellt die Publikumsfragmentierung als zentralen Forschungsgegenstand der Kommunikationswissenschaft vor. Nachdem ein grundlegendes Begriffsverständnis entwickelt und Fragmentierung normativ eingeordnet wird, analysiert der Beitrag die methodischen Zugänge, mit denen die Forschung Fragmentierung im Plattformzeitalter untersucht und bietet einen Überblick über Echokammern, die als Extremszenario der Fragmentierung von besonderer demokratietheoretischer Relevanz sind. Es zeigt sich, dass es nach wie vor keinen Konsens über Definitionen, Operationalisierungen und über das Ausmaß von Fragmentierung gibt, Echokammern jedoch weniger prävalent sind als im öffentlichen Diskurs häufig angenommen.
Klimarechtsschutz und Paradoxien beim EuGH – Warum die Plaumann-Formel nicht mehr zeitgemäß ist
Authors: Christiansen Liv , Masche Cora
Published: March 2023

Ende März 2021 erging das Urteil des EuGH im sogenannten People’s Climate Case. Der EuGH bestätigte die Abweisung der Klage durch das EuG, da es den Kläger*innen an der Klagebefugnis fehlte. Nach wie vor zieht der EuGH zur Auslegung der Klagebefugnis von Individualpersonen die Formel heran, die er vor 60 Jahren in seiner Plaumann-Rechtsprechung entwickelte. Mit Blick auf die omnipräsente Bedrohung des Klimawandels wirft diese Entscheidung erneut die Frage auf, ob das Festhalten des EuGH an der Plaumann-Formel noch im Einklang mit dem Grundsatz des effektiven Rechtsschutzes steht und ob er wirklich so fest an seine bisherige Auslegung gebunden ist, wie er vorzugeben scheint. In diesem Beitrag wird die zentrale Rolle der Plaumann-Formel bei der restriktiven Auslegung der Klagebefugnis für Individualpersonen dargestellt und das Problem herausgearbeitet, das sich im Kontext von Umwelt- und Klimaschutz betreffenden Sachverhalten stellt. Vor diesem Hintergrund und unter Berücksichtigung des Wandels der Union und dem nunmehr existierenden Gebot eines effektiven Rechtsschutzes wird diese Auslegung kritisch beleuchtet, um dann schließlich die Gründe des Gerichtshofs für sein Festhalten an seiner eigenen Rechtsprechung und mögliche Lösungsansätze der dargelegten Problematik zu erarbeiten.
Kontroverse Wege der Moderne
Authors: Zenck Martin , Rülke Volker
Published: March 2023

Eduard Steuermann (1892–1964) setzte nicht nur als Pianist Maßstäbe für die Interpretation der Schönberg-Schule, sondern fand als Komponist zu einem eigenen Ton innerhalb der Moderne. In seiner umfangreichen Korrespondenz mit Arnold Schönberg, Theodor W. Adorno und René Leibowitz wird eine faszinierende Musikerpersönlichkeit lebendig und zudem auf einzigartige Weise an ein exemplarisches Emigrantenschicksal erinnert.

Der Band enthält sämtliche 274 erhaltenen Briefe dieser Korrespondenzen aus der Zeit von 1912 bis 1964 in eingehender Kommentierung sowie einführende Essays zu den drei Briefkorpora. Systematisch erschlossen wird die Korrespondenz in einer ausführlichen Grundlegung, in der in sechs Kapiteln wesentliche Aspekte von Steuermanns kompositorischem Schaffen, seinem Leben und seiner Kunst des Klavierspiels dargestellt werden.

Auf der beiliegenden CD sind, teils in Welterstaufnahmen, die bedeutenden Klavierwerke Steuermanns zu hören, gespielt vom Pianisten J. Marc Reichow.
Gegen die Fußgängermentalität
Authors: Sahner Simon
Published: March 2023

"Schreiben war gut. Besser als die Gemeinschaft mit Menschen war, über sie zu schreiben, und dann nicht an ihnen haften zu bleiben, sondern weiterzuhüpfen wie die Kugel im Roulettekessel." Jörg Fauser

Während Ende der 1960er Jahre die Gruppe 47 langsam Auflösungserscheinungen zeigt und Hans Magnus Enzensberger den "Tod der Literatur" beklagt, erscheinen in kleinen Verlagen die ersten Romane von Jürgen Ploog "Cola-Hinterland" (1969) und Jörg Fauser "Tophane" (1972). Zur gleichen Zeit trifft der Übersetzer Carl Weissner nicht nur Allen Ginsberg und Diane di Prima in New York City, sondern auch Charles Bukowski in Los Angeles. Beinahe unbemerkt vom literarischen Establishment entwickelt sich in diesen Jahren in Anlehnung an die US-amerikanische Beat- und Undergroundliteratur in der Bundesrepublik eine literarische Strömung, die – in den Worten von Ploog – "gegen die Fußgängermentalität" deutscher Nachkriegsliteratur anschreibt. Hatte Rolf Dieter Brinkmann noch mit "ACID" (1969) und "Silverscreen" (1969) amerikanische Gegenwartslyrik in größeren Verlagen publiziert, bewegen sich Fauser, Ploog und Weissner im sogenannten Underground und suchen nach Wegen, den Geist amerikanischer Highways und Großstadtdschungel in ihrem eigenen Umfeld zu finden. Die Spuren der Beat- und Undergroundliteratur in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland zeigen sich als Nebenströmung westdeutscher Literaturgeschichte, die vor allem in den Jahren 1960 bis 1980 einen Gegenpol zu der Literatur bildete, die aus der Gruppe 47 hervorgegangen war. In ihrer Geschichte deuten sich Authentizitätsdiskurse, Männlichkeitsrituale und ein Schreiben an, das immer an die Grenzen gehen will.
Researching African Indigenous Population in Contemporary Times: What Scholars and Practitioners Need to Know
Authors: Chinwe Igbafe Eucharia
Published: March 2023

Researching indigenous people has been characterized by debate on what indigenous knowledge systems and epistemologies should guide the research. This debate is a result of limited knowledge of who indigenous people are, and what epistemologies, philosophies, cultural values and practices that inform their physical and spiritual beliefs. There are questions on how the indigenous research paradigm and research methodology can help to provide quality research outcomes. However, these questions have deterred emerging scholars and practitioners who are interested in researching indigenous people. This chapter aimed to advance awareness of what scholars and practitioners need to know about researching indigenous people in contemporary times. An exploratory approach was used to identify, describe and discuss information from diverse publishing sites to build holistic knowledge for scholars and practitioners. The concepts that the scholars and practitioners can refer to, for an appropriate understanding of indigenous people were defined. Then, considered why the research on the indigenous population by scholars and practitioners matters. The chapter presented and discussed the indigenous research paradigm and research methodology suitable for the indigenous setting. The chapter also explored relevant human rights frameworks and the competency to guide scholars and practitioners in an indigenous setting.
A Work Environment Blind Spot – Exploring School Principals’ Organisational and Social Work Environments
Authors: Edvik Anders , Muhonen Tuija
Published: March 2023

This article examines principals’ social work environment in the context of a series of school reforms inspired by new public management. With the point of departure in Job Demands and Resources, we put forward the following overall research question: which job demands and job resources are related to principals’ job satisfaction? The article has a mixed methods approach, combining material from questionnaires (466 participants) and interviews (15 participants). The results of the questionnaire indicate that job resources such as role clarity, influence, meaningfulness, and social community with senior managers were related to job satisfaction, while lacking job resources (influence, social community with senior managers) and experiencing role conflicts were associated with a higher intention to leave the profession. The interviews provide a more in-depth understanding of the shift of institutional logics within the school sector, enforcing boundaries between principals’ professional and managerial roles in accordance with New Public Managerial Ideas. The separation between profession and management contributes to principals’ organisational and social work environments being in a blind spot. This is not only a problem for the principals, but also a risk factor for the organisations themselves, as stress and ill-health among leaders tend to affect the entire organisation.