bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Competencias sobre género en educación superior
Authors: Lizana Muñoz Verónica Alejandra
Published: December 2023

El artículo se enmarca en el Programa de Magíster en Evaluación Educacional de la Universidad de Playa Ancha (UPLA), ubicada en la región de Valparaíso, Chile. Su objetivo general es presentar los principales resultados del cuestionario aplicado en dos actividades curriculares de dos instituciones de educación superior de la región metropolitana de Santiago. Su objetivo específico es examinar los conocimientos sobre género que las y los estudiantes universitarios construyen durante sus trayectorias formativas, com­parándolos con las competencias genéricas declaradas en los programas de estudios. Esta evaluación distingue cinco categorías: la primera refiere al género como unidad de análisis, la segunda a las políticas de equidad, la tercera al análisis de productos culturales, la cuarta al género como cons­trucción social de la diferencia sexual y la quinta a la resignificación de sus conceptos clave. Se utiliza el análisis de contenido y, al organizar esta información, se observa mayor frecuencia en las tres últimas cate­gorías, donde es importante afianzar las competencias de los primeros ejes en las dos actividades curriculares. Se concluye que los enfoques de transversalidad son fundamentales para la formación perso­nal, social, académica y profesional de los actores educativos, pues contribuyen a la valoración de la diversidad en contextos socioeducativos diversos.
Salimos a buscarnos
Authors: Pérez Vázquez Erika Selene
Published: December 2023

Sin resumen.
Apropiación de derechos sexuales en una universidad pública
Authors: Lozano Verduzco Ignacio , Rosales Mendoza Adriana Leona , Salinas Quiroz Fernando , Salinas Rivera Edgar
Published: December 2023

Una de las tantas expresiones de la violencia de género es en el campo de la sexualidad, específicamente, a través de la limitación de los derechos sexuales. Por ello, se ha encomendado a las escuelas y universidades sostener la educación sexual integral. No obstante, esta educación no garantiza que los derechos sexuales sean apropiados para fungir como mecanismos para limitar la violencia de género. El objetivo de este artículo es describir algunos elementos presentes en los procesos de apropiación de derechos sexuales de una comunidad universitaria de la Ciudad de México. La apropiación subjetiva de dichos derechos funciona como anclaje para la construcción de instituciones igualitarias y libres de violencia de género. Para cumplir con esto, se llevaron a  cabo cuatro grupos de discusión y 21 entrevistas individuales con hombres y mujeres de los tres sectores de la universidad: académico, administrativo y estudiantil. Los resultados señalan que existen definiciones homogéneas de los derechos sexuales, carentes de tensión política, que invisibilizan las relaciones de poder entre los géneros y que proponen barreras importantes para el ejercicio libre y responsable de la sexualidad. Asimismo, encontramos que los hombres suelen apropiarse de sus derechos  sexuales con mayor facilidad que las mujeres, toda vez que los primeros usan su condición de género privilegiada para el ejercicio de su sexualidad. Esta apropiación permite que hombres más jóvenes mantengan una sensibilidad específica ante la desigualdad de género y otras formas de ejercicio de poder.
Media Sebagai Wadah Pelestarian Budaya Jawa
Authors: Pramana Pramana , Priastuty Chairunnisa Widya
Published: December 2023

Indonesia is a culturally diverse country. Java is a tribe with a plethora of cultural endowments. Cuisine; music; dance; rituals/ceremonies; craft; calendar (calendar); language; to architecture or buildings that exist in Javanese cultural traditions are examples of Javanese cultural assets. Javanese culture is an essential element in Indonesia's variety that other countries do not own. As a result, it is critical to maintain Javanese culture as one of Indonesia's original resources. However, in the contemporary period, the people began to believe that Javanese culture, as the original traditional culture of Indonesia, was antiquated and out of date. The advancement of information and communication technology in the modern period can be viewed from two perspectives: positive and harmful. This paper is the end outcome of qualitative study. The documentation study method, one of the qualitative data collecting methods used in this writing, is used to collect data in this writing by reading and analyzing associated documents. Denis McQuail's media theory as part of mass communication is used as the analysis knife in this work. As a result, with correct management, the media can be used to preserve Javanese culture. Not only can the media educate, but it may also serve as a marketing vehicle for Javanese culture, resulting in economic rewards.
Incentives dan Non Financial Perfomance Terhadap Kinerja Manajerial Dengan Komitmen Organisasional sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Reva Arsyilia  , Anwar Hariyono
Published: December 2023

Managers' primary responsibility is to boost the company's performance. With regards to hope hypothesis, the job of supervisors as leaders features the assumption that administrators who have adequate administrative information and abilities will actually want to reasonably tackle business issues. In the possibility aspect, this study investigates the impact of motivations and nonfinancial execution on administrative execution with the comprehension that administration approaches can affect administrative execution. The SMART-PLS application is used to conduct a quantitative analysis of the questionnaire data for the research method. The findings demonstrated that managerial performance was significantly influenced by incentives and nonfinancial performance, with organizational commitment unable to moderate the relationship.
Co-operating with Parents for Equal Opportunities in Education
Authors: Damianidou Eleni , Phtiaka Helen
Published: December 2023

The importance of positive home-school relationships and shared decision making for children’s well-being and achievement at school is well documented. Based on this, our action-research project was designed to enable parents to recognize and demand their children’s rights. The primary goal was to improve the well-being and performance of children with disabilities in a Lyceum in Cyprus. To this end, we approached eight parents of four children with disabilities, aged 15 to 17. Through attentive listening, explanation of the legislation, support, encouragement and meetings with the special education stakeholders we tried to encourage parents demand their children’s right to equal opportunities in quality education in a positive learning environment. In order to assess the intervention, the parents, the children and their teachers were interviewed. We found that the children were satisfied because they had significantly improved their grades, their self-confidence and their relationships with the teachers, albeit the children had not the same performance. The teachers were pleased because of the children’s increased participation in the classroom, even though some of them had reservations regarding power issues. The parents were also happy with both their children’s improved well-being and performance and the teachers’ efforts to respond to the children’s needs. In conclusion, co-operating with parents and developing working partnerships may increase the likelihood for equal opportunities in education, while learning at school may become a more joyful and fruitful experience.
Legal and Cultural Contexts of Parent-Teacher Interactions: School Councils in Canada
Authors: Brien Ken , Stelmach Bonnie L.
Published: December 2023

Parents and teachers interact because of their shared responsibility for the welfare of the children in their care. Research indicates that teachers value parental involvement in their students’ education. There is also evidence that parents place a great deal of trust in their children’s teachers. This interaction, with significant influence on the learning outcomes of students, occurs within a complex set of legal frameworks and cultural contexts. These include such legal considerations as international treaties on family and children’s rights, national constitutional rights, and statutory rights and responsibilities of parents, teachers, and the state. Cultural factors include issues of engagement, marginalization, and power relationships. Societal evolution has also led to changing rights, responsibilities, and expectations for parents, teachers, and students. Parent-teacher relationships have also been affected by recent government initiatives to promote parental involvement in education through the creation of school councils. This paper, based on Canadian research on parental involvement in schooling and an analysis of Canadian and international legal principles, will illustrate the interplay of these legal and cultural considerations. The intent of this paper is to encourage better understanding of the complexity within the parent-teacher relationship.
Role of family, school, peers and community in the adaptation process of young immigrants
Authors: Deslandes Rollande
Published: December 2023

Using a qualitative methodology, this study investigated the extent to which immigrant school-age children have adapted to their new “home” in Quebec, particularly in terms of development of healthy lifestyles and life skills and how their families, schools and other environmental environment shave contributed to their adaptation process. Semi-structured interviews groups were conducted with young children aged 8-13 years and their parents who have immigrated in the Mauricie region 2 to 5 years ago. Findings highlight the complementary roles of the various environmental milieus of the immigrant child. Parents, mainly mothers, have a major influence on eating habits while the school and teachers are uniquely positioned to promote physical activity, French language learning and friendship development. Children agree that the teachers encourage and help them to develop their life skills, but nevertheless credit their parents with being the primary influence. Avenues for interventions and future studies are being discussed.
The Role and Place of Parents of Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Education in Serbia
Authors: Lazarevic Emilija , Kopas-Vukašinović Emina
Published: December 2023

The current Law on the fundamentals of the education system adopted in 2009 states that inclusive education is a legal obligation in Serbia, which has resulted in the increased accessibility of education for children with disabilities in regular schools. Numerous challenges have been encountered in the implementation of inclusive education in our country, while the role and place of parents of children with disabilities in inclusive education has remained very important. In spite of the changes implemented so far, solutions for enabling support, procedures and mechanisms for the accomplishment and development of partner relations between teachers and parents in inclusive education have not yet been sufficiently developed in our education system. Parents of children with disabilities in our country are rarely partners in the process of education in which their children are involved. This paper discusses the role and place of parents of children with disabilities from the standpoint of the current situation in inclusive education by reviewing the results and reports of current studies in our country.
Teenagers’ Opinions on Parental Involvement in Compulsory Schools in Iceland
Authors: Jónsdóttir Kristín
Published: December 2023

Students’ voices in research on parental involvement in schools are rather weak since many studies report only on opinions of parents and school personnel. This paper draws on findings from a study in 14 compulsory schools and uses data from questionnaires from students in 7th to 10th grade (n=1821). The issue, students’ wishes for parents’ participation, is approached from a systemic perspective; Bronfenbrenner´s ecological systems theory, Epstein´s model of family-school-community partnership, and Pasi Sahlberg´s Nordic point of view are applied. Multiple regression analysis testing revealed that gender, grade, and student confidence in his or her learning ability explained 9.4% of the variance (R2) in students’ wishes. School experiences were added in a second model and explained an additional 8.8% of the variance (R2 change). Believing that parents’ support is important for achievement and believing that discipline and peaceful class environment affects achievement were the two variables added in the third model of the regression analysis, and the overall explanation of the model was raised to 27.6% (R2). Implications are that home-school cooperation on a lower-secondary level should focus more on activities related to the academic side of school life. Also, schools should take action in bettering the quality of factors related to students’ school experience since that could result in an increase in students’ interest for parental participation, which in turn contributes positively to academic achievement.
The rights and roles of parents on school governing bodies in South Africa
Authors: Van Wyk Noleen
Published: December 2023

The South African Schools Act of 1996 mandates the establishment of school governing bodies (SGBs) comprising parents, educators and non-educator members of staff.  Since parents form the majority on SGBs they have been placed in a powerful position and are able to influence the school budget, language policy, discipline and the appointment and promotion of teaching and administrative staff.  In addition, the new structure of school governance provides the opportunity to establish a new relationship between the state and parents, set a new direction for education, and provide a learning space where the critical skills of civic capacity might be extended.  This paper examines the extent to which this has been achieved.  Data was obtained by means of a questionnaire completed by parents and teachers, followed by in-depth interviews with selected principals and school governing body members.  Findings suggest that problems still exist around issues of marginalisation of black parents in racially mixed schools, levels of education of parent governors, poverty and lack of resources in rural communities and a lack of understanding between governance and management of schools.  Ways in which the rights and roles of parents in school governance can be improved are included in the paper.
Quantifying the Impact of Sustainable Practices on Business Operations
Authors:   Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Nisantasi University, Istanbul, Turkey, Ozturk Ilknur ,   Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey, Bekun Festus Victor
Published: December 2023

Based on the business context, resilience and sustainability seem to have multiple dimensions and connections. Administrative sustainability strategies can help a company develop and become more resilient. With the use of a sustainability maturation index (SMI), this study attempts to analyze how the financial success of a business is affected by its approach to sustainable development. As resilience abilities are closely linked to the SMI, this study proposes to explore the initial integration of both sustainable development and resilience criteria into a single framework. To determine whether there could be an interaction between the SMI and economic performance indices, planned conversations were used to gather data from 35 different firms. The investigation disproves widely circulated claims, demonstrating that there is no meaningful correlation between profitability and sustained business operations. It's noteworthy to point out that market emphasis, organizational size, and firm place of origin do not significantly correlate with SMI. One could argue that to evaluate the effects of environmentally friendly procedures, a company's multi-dimensional performance, which includes both financial and non-financial measurements, should be considered. In addition, more research is required to identify the nonfinancial metrics of success that businesses use to measure resilience and sustainable development to create a cohesive framework that facilitates trade-off evaluation.
An Informetric View to the Negative Capacitance Phenomenon at Interlayered Metal-Semiconductor Structures and Distinct Electronic Devices
Authors: URGUN Nuray , ALSMAEL Jaafar , TAN Serhat Orkun
Published: December 2023

Negative Capacitance (NC) phenomenon, which can be explained as the material exhibiting an inductive behavior, is often referred to as "anomalous" or "abnormal" in the literature. Especially in the forward bias/deposition region, the presence of surface states (Nss) and their relaxation times (τ), series resistance (Rs), minority carrier injection, interface charge loss in occupied states under the Fermi energy level, parasitic inductance, or poor measuring equipment calibration problems can be counted among the causes of this phenomenon. Studies on NC behavior have shown that this behavior can be observed for different frequencies, temperatures, and related parameters at forward biases. However, the NC behavior, which appears as an unidentified peak in admittance spectroscopy data, is not yet fully understood. Ultimately, this study aims to compile and analyze the NC reported in selected scientific studies, investigate the source of this phenomenon, and observe statistics in a general view.
Konflik dan Rekonsiliasi dalam Jemaat Mula-Mula: Pasca Yesus dan Perjuangan Antar Para Rasul
Authors: Novi Novi
Published: December 2023

This journal explores the conflicts that occurred among the apostles in the early church after the departure of Jesus and the reconciliation efforts made to maintain the unity and integrity of the church. In this paper, we present an in-depth analysis of the sources of the conflict, its impact on the congregation, and the steps taken by the apostles to overcome differences and achieve reconciliation. This research is based on an analysis of literature and relevant historical sources, such as the New Testament books and early church historical records. Qualitative Research: The research methods used may vary depending on the focus of the research, availability of data sources, and preferences of the researcher. The combination of several research methods above can also be used to gain a more comprehensive understanding of conflict and reconciliation in the early church.
Obesity and comorbidities in COVID-19: a longitudinal observational retrospective study of the main relationships of life risk
Authors: Almeida Marina Ribeiro Coutinho Teixeira de Carvalho , Almeida Caio Augusto Régis Paulo Neto de , Almeida Gabriel Augusto Régis Paulo Neto de , Paiva Aline Queiroga Estrela Maia , Fernandes Carina Caroline Barbosa de Lima , Coutinho Ana Gabriela Bezerra Ribeiro
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Currently, around 30% of the world's population is overweight or obese. By 2030, it is estimated that more than 60% of the world's population will be overweight or obese. The COVID19 pandemic has resulted in the worsening of obesity comorbidities. The primary increase in the inflammatory response in obese patients functions as a predictor for the hyperinflammatory state observed in COVID-19. Therefore, this primary increase can be amplified by SARS-CoV-2 infection, increasing the production of cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1, and IL-6. Objective: It was to carry out a retrospective longitudinal observational study to quantitatively analyze how cardiovascular comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smoking, and compromised immunity contribute to the increased risk of life of participants affected by COVID-19. Methods: This study followed a longitudinal observational retrospective design (STROBE). A total of 45 public and official documents from Brazil (ANVISA), WHO (World Health Organization), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), EASO (The European Association for the Study of Obesity - The European Commission/ National Information on COVID-19, Lancet Resource Centre) and scientific articles were subjected to eligibility analysis and, after that, 32 documents dated from 2019 to 2022 were selected. Results: In total, 3,993,857 participants were found from 32 documents. The highest incidence of deaths occurred in participants who were smokers, had compromised immunity, had diabetes, and were obese. The greatest risk of death was observed among participants who smoke (HR=2.5) and those with compromised immunity (HR=2.1). Despite this, other comorbidities such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension also presented statistically significant results for the risk of life. It was observed that only the difference between the means of the comorbidities “obesity” and “diabetes” was not statistically significant, with p<0.05, that is, both comorbidities have similar impacts on the worsening and death of participants in the presence of COVID-19. Conclusion: Cardiovascular comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smoking, and compromised immunity contributed to the increased risk of life in participants affected by COVID-19, especially in those of an older age. The endothelial dysfunction caused by SARS-CoV-2 explains why participants with comorbidities related to blood vessels such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity are more likely to develop severe COVID-19, even death
Sperm Parameters and Testicular Histology of Male Wistar Rats Treated with Phoenix Dactylifera after Consumption of Local Mmahi Salt
Authors: Ama Maxwell Ifeanyi , Ikwuka Aloysius Obinna , Udeh Francis Chigozie , Ekechi Humphrey Obinna , Eteudo Albert Nkere
Published: December 2023

Phoenix dactylifera (date fruit) is one of the nutritious and healthiest fruits due to its excellent nutritional properties, and many beneficial health and medicinal properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate sperm parameters and testicular histology of male Wistar rats treated with Phoenix dactylifera after consumption of a dose of local Mmahi salt (local salt of Ebonyi State origin, in Nigeria). Fresh date fruits, Mmahi salt, rat feed, clean drinking water, and 24 male wistar rats were the main materials for this study. The rats were divided into 6 groups: Group 1 (negative control group with 0% Mmahi salt (MS) and date fruit exposure), Group 2 (positive control I that received 75mg/kg of MS for 4 weeks), Group 3 (positive control II that received 75mg/kg of MS for 4 weeks followed by 2 weeks of self-recovery), Group 4 (that received 75mg/kg of MS for 4 weeks followed by 2 weeks of 200mg/kg of date fruit), Group 5 (that received 75mg/kg of MS for 4 weeks followed by 2 weeks of 400mg/kg of date fruit), and Group 6 (that received 75mg/kg of MS for 4 weeks followed by 2 weeks of 600mg/kg of date fruit). Actively motile spermatozoa in this study had mean±SEM in G1 (65.00±2.89), G2 (55.00±0.00), G3 (45.00±2.89), G4 (63.75±2.39), G5 (55.50±2.04), and G6 (58.75±2.39). Sluggishly motile spermatozoa were low in the groups treated with higher doses of date fruit extract, but least in G1. Non-motile spermatozoa were high in G2 and G3, but lower in G1, G5, and G6. G4, G5, and G6 had higher sperm counts compared to G2 and G3, although not significant. Histological examination showed in G1 - normal histology, in G2 - moderate spermatogenic arrest, in G3 - severe distortion of testicular architecture, in G4 - enhanced spermatogenesis, in G5 - moderate distortion of the seminiferous tubules, and G6 - enhanced spermatogenesis. A high dose of Mmahi salt is detrimental to sperm parameters and testicular histology. However, this study has shown that date fruit extract can improve sperm parameters and testicular histology in male wistar rats fed with Mmahi salt.
Internal migration from and to municipalities in Slovakia with the highest proportion of people living in Roma settlements
Authors: Slavíková Nikoleta , Šprocha Branislav
Published: December 2023

The municipalities in Slovakia in which the majority of people live in Roma settlements are characterised by several specific features. However, only limited attention has been paid to the process of migration and especially internal migration. The main goal of this article is the analysis of internal migration in selected municipalities with the highest proportion (more than 80%) of people living in Roma settlements. We tried to identify both the total volume and intensity of internal migration from and to the analysed municipalities, along with the available structural characteristics of the persons who changed their permanent residence. The results we obtained confirmed lower migration dynamics in these municipalities. We also found that economic factors do not play a significant role in migration within Slovakia. The most important reasons for migration were housing, for younger people following a family member who migrated, and, in older age groups, health reasons, especially in the case of emigrants. Factors behind the younger age of migrants from and to these municipalities include the fact that these migrants tend to complete education and begin some family transitions (childbearing, marriage) earlier than the majority population. Higher chances of migration were confirmed for more educated persons and, except among younger people, for people who not married. The results also confirmed the relatively narrow geographical area in which migration occurs, with most moves taking place over a short distance.
Sosyal Medyadaki Dezenformasyon: Covid-19 Aşıları Türkiye Örneği
Authors: GEVREK Orhan
Published: December 2023

Sosyal medya platformlarının baş döndüren hızı sayesinde bireyler artık bilgiye daha hızlı ulaşabilmektedir. Sınırsız hızlı iletişim ve bilgiye anlık ulaşım kullanıcılara önemli avantajlar sağlasa da birçok dezavantajı ve sorunu da beraberinde getirebilmektedir. Covid-19 pandemisi süresince yapılan yanlış ve hatalı bilgilendirmeler sebebiyle ülkeler hem pandemiyle uğraşırken hem de dezenformasyonla mücadele etmek zorunda kalmıştır. Yaşadığımız zaman diliminde sosyal medya sıradan bireyleri, içerikleri tüketen aynı zamanda üreten kullanıcılara dönüştürmektedir. Yankı odaları sayesinde kısa sürede çok fazla etkileşim alan ve dolaşıma sokulan bir haber, iddia, içerik; hatalı ilişkilendirme mi, çarpıtma mı ya da yanlış mı olduğu anlaşılamadan dezenformasyona sebep olmaktadır. Bu çalışmada Covid-19 pandemisi süresince DSÖ (Dünya Sağlık Örgütü) tarafından pandeminin ilan edildiği 11 Mart 2020 ile Sağlık Bakanlığı’nın açık havalarda maske takma zorunluluğunu kaldırdığı 2 Mart 2021 tarihleri arasında, sosyal medyada çıkan ve teyit.org tarafından yalan/yanlış haber olarak tespit edilen paylaşımlardan toplam 37 içerik incelenmiştir. Veriler, doküman inceleme yöntemiyle derlenmiş ve betimsel analiz ile değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmanın bulgularına göre, en çok kullanılan dezenformasyon türü, 19 adetle ‘çarpıtma’dır. Araştırmada tespit edilen diğer bir bulgu ise teyit.org tarafından yayınlanan paylaşımların yapıldığı hesapların önemli bir çoğunluğunun sahte isimle açılmış olması, gerçek isim kullanılmadan fake hesaplardan dezenformasyonun dolaşıma sokulmasıdır. Sosyal medyada yaşanan bu dezenformasyona karşı medya okuryazarlığı en önemli savunma aracı olarak öne çıkmaktadır.
Dezenformasyon ve Yapay Zekâ: Dezenformasyonla Mücadele Yollarına Yapay Zekâ Uzmanlarının Gözünden Bakmak
Authors: GÜL ÜNLÜ Derya , KÜÇÜKŞABANOĞLU Zafer
Published: December 2023

İletişim teknolojilerindeki gelişim ve kullanıcı kaynaklı içeriğin yükselişi, her türlü içeriği herhangi bir kontrol mekanizmasına takılmadan kolaylıkla dolaşıma sokulabilir kılmıştır. Bu durum, günümüzde dijital platform kullanıcılarının sınırsız sayıda içeriğe hızlı erişimini sağlamakla birlikte; bireylerin maruz kaldıkları yoğun dezenformasyonu da beraberinde getirmiştir. Çevrimiçi dezenformasyonla mücadele süreci, yapay zekâ tekniklerinin kullanımıyla yakından ilişkilenmekte; söz konusu teknoloji hem dezenformasyonun üretilip yaygınlaştırılmasında hem de sorunlu içeriğin tespiti ve denetiminde önemli bir rol üstlenmektedir. Dezenformasyon ve yapay zekâ ilişkisinin bu iki yönü, yapay zekâ teknolojilerinin sorunlu içeriğin üretimi ve dağıtımı sürecindeki belirleyiciliğinin ve çevrimiçi dezenformasyonun tespit edilip azaltılabilmesi için yapay zekâ sistemlerinden en efektif biçimde nasıl yararlanılabileceğinin anlaşılmasını da gerekli kılmaktadır. Bu odak noktasından hareketle gerçekleştirilen çalışma kapsamında, yapay zekâ sistemlerinin dezenformasyonla mücadele sürecindeki potansiyelinin yapay zekâ uzmanlarının gözünden değerlendirilmesi hedeflenmektedir. Bu hedef doğrultusunda, Yapay Zekâ Politikaları Derneği (AIPA) üyesi ve paydaşı olan yapay zekâ uzmanlarıyla yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniğinin kullanıldığı betimsel nitelikli bir alan araştırması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda, günümüz yapay zekâ sistemlerinin dezenformasyonun artırılmasında olduğu kadar azaltılması için de nasıl aktif kullanılabileceği; bunun için dezenformasyon tespit ve filtreleme mekanizmalarının, doğrulama platformlarının yaygınlaştırılmasının gerekliliği, bu amaçla geliştirilecek politikalar kamu-dijital platform iş birliğiyle oluşturulurken kullanıcıya karşı sorumluluğun da öncelenmesine ihtiyaç duyulduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Migrants in the Western World During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: DENGİZ Burçak
Published: December 2023

In the digital age, technological advancements have revolutionised the way individuals connect and share information, yet this same era has ushered in a surge of disinformation. The unprecedented threat of Covid-19 not only posed a worldwide health emergency but also intensified the crisis of disinformation. This study delves into the complex web of disinformation, with a particular focus on its intersection with anti-migrant sentiments and policies in the Western world amidst the Covid-19 health crisis. It analyses specific disinformation campaigns that have targeted migrants in Western countries during the Covid-19 period, with a particular emphasis on examples from Europe and the United States (U.S.). The research sample comprises statements released by far-right groups and political leaders in the early phases of the Covid-19 pandemic, covering the period from January 2020 to December 2020. For this study, the main data source was collected from various media outlets, including online magazines, newspaper platforms, and articles. The rhetoric of far-right groups and politicians in the West was analysed and evaluated within the framework of critical discourse analysis. The study reveals that certain politicians and political groups in the West, through disinformation, legitimise their anti-immigrant stance, making immigrants scapegoats by instrumentalising Covid-19 to gain support. It further highlights that these identified political figures and groups, characterised by populist and far-right tendencies, depict immigrants as a threat by establishing a connection between immigrants and the rapid progression of the epidemic and seeking to legitimise anti-immigrant policies.
O IMPACTO DA POLIMEDICAÇÃO NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DO IDOSO
Authors: Santos Ana Carolina de Brito , De Freitas Leandro Mendes , Nunes Nattan Assunção Souza , Silva Eduardo Pereira , Nunes Franciana Machado , De Faria Maria Márcia dos Reis Figueredo , Issa Caroline Franco , Miranda Frank José Silveira , Graça Junior Carlos Eduardo , Bernardo Gabriel Moreira , Miranda Mariana Souza Castro
Published: December 2023

A polifarmácia da população idosa, é uma realidade que somente pode ser evitada com o cuidado da saúde na juventude. A população brasileira tem envelhecido cada vez mais com problemas de saúde, tendo em vista que é reflexo de má alimentação, sedentarismo e hábitos insalubres. O que antecede a polifarmácia, são os fatores que desencadeiam o adoecimento nos idosos, tendo em vista que essa população corre um maior risco de contrair uma variedade de doenças, incluindo transtornos mentais e especialmente depressão. O presente estudo tem como objetivo geral identificar os impactos da polimedicação na qualidade de vida dos idosos. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, nas seguintes bases de dados para pesquisa: Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) e a Biblioteca Eletrônica da Scientific Eletectronic Library Online (SCIELO). A busca aconteceu entre os meses de agosto e outubro de 2023. Os resultados compreendem a seleção de 12 estudos que trataram anteriormente sobre a temática que envolve a polifarmácia da população idosa. Conclui-se que o uso de cinco ou mais medicamentos ao mesmo tempo é conhecido como polifarmácia e é muito comum na população idosa. Isto aumenta o risco de reações adversas a medicamentos, interações medicamentosas e comprometimento da qualidade de vida do indivíduo, fatores que podem ter um impacto negativo na adesão ao tratamento e piorar os resultados de saúde.
Isparta İli Elma Bahçelerinden Toplanan Panonychus ulmi (Koch) (Acari: Tetranychidae) Popülasyonlarının Acequinocyl ve Bifenazate Direnç Oranlarının Belirlenmesi
Authors: YAMAN Alper , AY Recep
Published: December 2023

Isparta Türkiye’nin önemli elma üretim merkezlerinden birisidir. Isparta’da üretim gerçekleştirilen elma bahçelerinde anahtar zararlılardan birisi de Avrupa kırmızı örümceği, Panonychus ulmi (Koch) (Acari: Tetranychidae)’dir. Çiftçiler elma bahçelerinde kırmızı örümcek mücadelesinde genellikle kimyasal savaşımı tercih etmektedirler. Akarisitlerin yoğun kullanımı kırmızı örümceklerde direnç gelişimine neden olurken faydalı türlere de olumsuz etkisi olmaktadır. Bu çalışmada Isparta ili elma bahçelerinde zararlı olan Avrupa kırmızı örümceğinin bifenazate ve acequinocyl‘e direnç düzeyleri belirlenmiştir. Akarsitlerin kırmızı örümceklere uygulanmasında ilaçlama kulesi yaprak-disk yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Isparta ilinde bulunan elma bahçelerinden toplanan Yalvaç, Gelendost 1, Gelendost 2, Gelendost 3, Marem, Tepeli, Balkırı ve Çünür popülasyonlarının hassas popülasyona göre bifenazate karşı direnç oranları sırasıyla; <1, 1.34, 1.67, 2.24, 1.30, 1.46, <1, <1 olarak belirlenmiştir. Popülasyonların aynı sırasına göre acequinocyl direnç oranları sırasıyla; 1.72, <1, 1.44, <1, 1.14, 1.18, 1.03, <1 olarak bulunmuştur. Bütün bahçe popülasyonları her iki akarisite de ya hassas popülasyonla aynı derecede ya da düşük oranda direnç göstermiştir.
Metmyoglobin reducing activity and meat color: A review
Authors: Tushar ZH , Rahman MM , Hashem MA
Published: December 2023

Meat color is a crucial factor that determines customer purchasing decisions. Metmyoglobin reducing activity is essential in the preservation of meat quality since it directly influences color stability. Metmyoglobin, an oxidized form of myoglobin found in meat, is converted to its reduced, oxygen-binding state, oxymyoglobin, in this process. A number of both internal and external factors closely control the activity of metmyoglobin reduction. Intrinsic considerations include the pH of the meat, which affects the redox potential and, as a result, the effectiveness of metmyoglobin reduction. The presence of other reducing agents, such as enzymatic systems, also aids in the reduction process. Extrinsic factors such as storage conditions and temperature have an effect on metmyoglobin production, with oxygen exposure, light, and long storage durations all contributing to undesirable discoloration. Furthermore, differences in metmyoglobin reducing activity are detected across meat types and animal breeds, emphasizing the need to address meat sources in quality management. This review aims to define the current understanding of factors that influence metmyoglobin reduction in meat, with special emphasis on recent advancements in this field.
Why Our High Schools Need the Arts
Authors: Smitka Julie A. M.
Published: December 2023

The arts have always had a profound impact on our lives: whether it be to express an idea, emotion, or as a way to communicate. Our worldly artistic experiences and knowledge date as far back as the Pre-historic period. So why is it that music, dance, drama, and visual arts, all cultural subjects so steeped in human history are, for the most part, always on the cutting block in educational curriculum? Why is artistic importance in the curriculum always viewed as mundane and devalued by so many policy makers? Following her best selling book Why Our Schools Need the Arts, author Jessica Hoffman Davis brings us Why Our High Schools Need the Arts. In arguing for an increase in arts courses within the educational curriculum as a way to engage all students and to alleviate the drop out rates of disenfranchised youth, Hoffman Davis offers vivid accounts from students, teachers, administrators “to provide the reader (the high school student, concerned parent, school administrator, teacher, arts education advocate, and/or policymaker) with the necessary information and perspective with which to argue for a prominent place for the arts in the reformation of high school curriculum” (p. 5).
Initial teacher education for social justice and teaching work in urban schools: An (im)pertinent reflection
Authors: Pereira Fátima
Published: December 2023

This paper presents conceptions and reflections on initial teacher education for social justice based on a study that sought to identify the discourses produced in the initial education of teachers of the first and second cycles of basic education on the concept of social justice and to understand the effects of those discourses on the educational practices of teachers beginning their careers in urban schools. The study was developed in Portugal and was based on an analysis of programs offered in the curriculum for the bachelor’s degree in elementary education and the master’s degree in teaching of the first cycle of basic education (CEB) (first four years of schooling) and the second CEB (fifth and sixth school grades) and on biographical interviews with teachers of the first and second CEB who trained in the last five years and a teacher educator. The results show the inadequacy of initial teacher education in relation to the educational mandates that some of the urban schools apply to teachers’ work and that the ideology of inclusion characterizes the discourses analysed. The results also reveal that the ethical dimension of the profession is not yet seen as integrating the core curriculum, being more dependent on human sensitivity, on teachers’ initial education and on educators’ professional ideology. Cet article présente des conceptions et des réflexions sur la formation initiale des enseignants pour la justice sociale à partir d’une étude visant à identifier les discours produits lors de cette formation. Nous avons examiné les premier et deuxième cycles de la formation de base portant sur le concept de la justice sociale pour comprendre les effets de ces discours sur les pratiques pédagogiques des enseignants qui débutent leur carrière dans des écoles en milieu urbain. Développée au Portugal, l’étude est basée, d’une part, sur une analyse des programmes offerts dans le cadre du baccalauréat en éducation au primaire et de la maitrise en éducation du premier cycle (quatre premières années de scolarité) et du deuxième cycle (5e et 6e années) et, d’autre part, sur des entrevues biographiques auprès d’enseignants formés dans les cinq dernières années et auprès d’un formateur. Les résultats démontrent l’insuffisance de la formation initiale des enseignants par rapport aux mandats éducatifs de certaines écoles en milieu urbain. L’analyse des discours révèle que l’idéologie de l’inclusion les caractérise. Finalement, les conclusions indiquent également que l’intégration du curriculum de base n’est toujours pas accomplie dans l’éthique de la profession, celle-ci s’appuyant davantage sur la sensibilité humaine, la formation initiale des enseignants et l’idéologie professionnelle des enseignants.
Promoting university students’ critical thinking skills through peer feedback activity in an online discussion forum
Authors: Ekahitanond Visara
Published: December 2023

This study investigated the impact of the critical inquiry model through peer feedback strategies in an online environment on university students’ critical thinking skills and examined their attitudes towards learning through the critical inquiry model and peer feedback strategies. Pre- and post-tests were employed to measure critical thinking skills based on Bloom’s questioning cognitive levels, together with a rubric designed to assess significant abilities involved in critical thinking in a domain-explicit manner. A questionnaire was used to investigate students’ attitudes. The findings reported an increase in the post-test mean scores, showing that the application of the critical inquiry model and peer feedback strategy can promote critical thinking skills. Results from the questionnaire suggested that students who used the critical inquiry model to provide peer feedback had favorable attitudes toward learning, higher levels of motivation, and increased levels of confidence when using discussions with peers in an online forum. Cette étude a examiné, d’un part, l’impact du modèle de recherche critique par les stratégies qu’emploient des étudiants à l’université pour la rétroaction des pairs en ligne et, d’autre part, les attitudes de ceux-ci relatives à l’apprentissage par le modèle de recherche critique et la rétroaction des pairs. Une analyse des pré- et post-tests et une rubrique conçue pour évaluer, en fonction de certains domaines, des habiletés significatives impliquées dans la pensée critique ont servi dans l’évaluation des aptitudes de réflexion critique selon les niveaux d’aptitudes cognitives de Bloom. Les attitudes des étudiants ont été recueillies par un questionnaire. Les résultats révèlent une augmentation dans le score moyen au post-test, indiquant ainsi que l’application du modèle de recherche critique et les stratégies de rétroaction des pairs peuvent développer la pensée critique. Selon les réponses au questionnaire, les étudiants s’étant servi du modèle de réflexion critique pour offrir de la rétroaction à leurs pairs avaient des attitudes favorables face à l’apprentissage, un niveau de motivation plus élevé et plus de confiance lors des discussions avec les pairs dans un forum en ligne.
Fake News Detection Using Machine learning Technique : A Review
Authors: Ahirwar Priya , Patel Vaibhav , Shrivastava Anurag
Published: December 2023

The proliferation of fake news has become a significant challenge in the digital era, threatening the credibility of information shared online. To combat this menace, researchers have turned to machine learning techniques for automated detection. This paper presents a comprehensive review of various machine learning approaches employed for fake news detection. We analyze a wide range of methodologies, including supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning algorithms, discussing their strengths and limitations. Moreover, we examine the datasets and evaluation metrics commonly used in this domain. By synthesizing existing research, we identify key trends and promising directions for future investigations. The review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the state-of-the-art in fake news detection using machine learning, fostering advancements in this critical field of research.
Kombinasi Pupuk Organik Cair dan NPK: Sebagai Booster Pertumbuhan Bibit Kelapa Sawit di Pre Nursery
Authors: Manurung Ramona , Parwati Wiwin Dyah Ully , Syah Ryan Firman
Published: December 2023

Liquid organic fertilizer provides nutrients, increases good microorganisms and improves the physical properties of the soil, especially when used in oil palm nurseries. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of providing liquid organic fertilizer and NPK on the growth of oil palm seedlings in the pre-nursery. This research uses a factorial experimental method arranged in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of two factors. The first factor is liquid organic fertilizer which consists of 4 levels, namely Control/no fertilizer, 3 ml, 5 ml 8 ml. The second factor is NPK which consists of 4 levels, namely N1: Control/no fertilizer, N2: 1 g/plant, N3: 2 g/plant, N4: 3 g/plant. Each treatment was repeated 5 times. The data obtained were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (anova) with a level of 5%. Data that were significantly different were further tested with DMRT at a level of 5%. The results showed that there was a real interaction between liquid organic fertilizer and NPK on stem diameter. The best growth of oil palm seedlings at a dose of 1 g NPK fertilizer with 8 ml liquid organic fertilizer showed a value of 7.06 mm, a 2 g dose of NPK with a control liquid organic fertilizer showed a value of 7.02 mm, a 2 g dose of NPK and a dose of liquid organic fertilizer 3 ml shows a value of 7.00 mm. Real interaction between liquid organic fertilizer and NPK on crown fresh weight diameter. NPK at a dose of 1 g and POC at a dose of 3 ml showed a value of 6.46 g. Providing liquid organic fertilizer did not have a real effect on oil palm seedlings, while NPK at a dose of 1 g/plant had an effect on oil palm seedlings.
Virtual Computer Systems in AI-Powered Music Analysis: A Comparative Study for Genre Classification and Musicological Investigations
Authors: Liu Xiya , Dai Yu
Published: December 2023

The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and music analysis in recent years has altered how humans perceive and analyze music. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of virtual computer systems for AI-powered music analysis, as well as how they affect musicological insights and genre classification. The goal of the project was to uncover hidden patterns inside musical compositions while improving our understanding of genre features and underlying musical structures by fusing cutting-edge AI algorithms with the possibilities of virtualization technology. A quantitative study design with controlled experiments using standardized music datasets was used. Musical compositions of various styles were chosen, and relevant musical features such as melody, rhythm, and harmony were retrieved. Metrics for performance evaluation included genre categorization accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score, as well as efficacy indicators for musicological investigations. The findings of the study shed light on the innovative possibilities of AI-driven music analysis. Across a range of musical genres, accurate genre classification was achieved, demonstrating the accuracy of AI models in identifying subtle genre traits. Deeper knowledge of musical works was aided by the discovery of complex melodic motifs, chord progressions, and rhythmic patterns through musicological research. By highlighting the synergies between AI techniques and virtual computer systems, this study contributes to the expanding landscape of AI-powered music analysis. It demonstrates AI's potential for automating hard activities, complementing musicological investigations, and providing insights that supplement human expertise. The study demonstrated the potential of AI-powered music analysis, but it also highlighted its shortcomings due to biases in training data, model overfitting, and resource restrictions in virtual systems. These limitations highlight the necessity of constant improvement and awareness when incorporating AI into musicology.