bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
male gender construct:
Authors: Mangati Robert Kaberia , Shikuku Emmanuel Tsikhungu , Mugubi John Geofrey
Published: June 2024

Generally, how men are presented in cinematic medium tells how the representation speaks about them and their societies. The portrayal of men and the attendant representation should be progressive to transform their masculine behaviours and practices. This paper addresses the male gender construct and its attendant masculine representation in the following Kenyan Drama Films: Nairobi Half-life [2O2O] by Tosh Gitonga, The Village Casanova [2O1O] by Simon Nduti and Fifty Fifty [2O2O] by Simon Muiruri. While acknowledging existence of Marginal and Aspirational masculinity in Kenya as described by Izugbara and Egesa [ 2O17], This paper also attempts to glimpse into how they are represented in the chosen films and the attendant consequential societal “boomerang” effect this has on gender mainstreaming. The primary data obtained from thematic analysis of the chosen films unveils masculinities shaped by gender, social and economic status of the men who are shown to ascribe to them. The masculinities of the characters are complex, fluid and driven by their socio-cultural economic perspectives. They regularly clash with the progressive realities opposing the hegemonic masculine ideals in the fast changing world. The retrogressive masculine connotations ascribed to the men through filmic representation are his major undoing in the modern day gender realignment struggles. Negative portrayal showing men as patriarchal and hegemonic may fuel gender disharmony because cinema has a monumental influence in changing people’s perspectives and attitudes. Representations of Males in less chauvinistic viewpoints are needed to steer the society towards gender equilibrium.
Instructional Note: Rethinking Metaphor: Figurative Language and First-Year Composition
Authors: Peter Wayne Moe
Published: June 2024

A brief review of composition theory shows metaphor is often underused and misrepresented in the composition classroom; in response, I suggest metaphor is foundationalto argumentation and provide a method to teach it as such.
Preserving the nyunganyunga mbira tunes through teaching and learning of performance using Sibelius 7
Authors: Muranda Richard
Published: June 2024

The study focused on preserving mbira tunes by using transcription with Sibelius 7. The researcher purposively selected (7 females and 8 males) music students to play the transcribed ‘Bungautete’, ‘Chigwaya’, ‘Guva rangu’, and ‘Nhemamusasa’ on the nyunganyunga mbira. Action research and the computer-assisted method guided the lessons. The study followed UNESCO’s decree on Safeguarding cultural heritage aiming to protect the world’s intangible cultural heritage through upholding practices, uses, and expression of knowledge that communities recognise as vital to their culture. The advent of computers in music education offers advantages to music educators and students to use emerging technologies in class. The nyunganyunga mbira in recent years gained recognition in primary, secondary and tertiary music education in Zimbabwe and beyond. Materials from the study are useful in teaching the nyunganyunga mbira to the current and future generations. The study proffers ways to preserve and present the tunes in print, PDF, audio, MP3, and MIDI formats as instructional materials. The study affords knowledge on how to use the software in teaching the nyunganyunga mbira. It also provides material and knowledge useful in schools, colleges, and universities in music education. Further studies may be needed to cater for other mbira types.
Soy sauce decolorization using autochthonous isolates
Authors:   , Det-udom Rachatida
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study was to explore autochthonous strains having properties in reduction of brown color in moromi and evaluate their potential as biological mean for de-colorization of soy sauce. The autochthonous microbes associated to moromi fermentation under different manufacturing conditions were evaluated using both the culture plating and Reverse transcriptase-nested PCR-DGGE (RevT-nested PCR-DGGE) methods. By culture plating, Bacillus (43.17%) and Staphylococcus (33.09%) were isolated from every fermentation stages of all samples. Yeast Candida spp. was frequently detected (46.67%) in most samples. RevT-nested PCR-DGGE revealed the different results, as 29.73% of major bacterial DGGE band belonged to lactic acid bacteria (LAB) while equal proportion of 18.92% were Bacillus spp. and Staphylococcus spp., and including unidentified bacteria. Candida spp. was generally detected (56.00%) as the main fungal, following by Saccharomycetales (24.00%), while Z.rouxii, known as soy sauce yeast was identified as low as 4.00%. Through the RNA-based DGGE analysis, Bacillus and Staphylococcus demonstrated their roles in the reduction of browning generation rate. Total isolates of 139 bacteria and 105 yeast were further screened based on sugar utilization. Five isolates having co-metabolic activity of xylose and glucose in synthetic medium, in addition with containing either total browning or melanoidin degradable activities, were obtained. The two isolates of Staphylococcus sp. SSB48 and B. amyloliquefaciens strain SSB6 with the highest xylose utlilizability (39.09 and 40.08%, respectively), and total browning decolorizability (27.04% and 26.11%, respectively) were selected as potential strains. The ability in browning color reduction of potentials were tested in moromi in order to preliminary optimize decolorization process. The optimal condition of the potentials in de-colorization was inoculation of single candidates at final stage of moromi fermentation and incubation for another 1 month.
แนวคิดเรื่องความยุติธรรมของ ฌอง-ฟรองซัวส์ เลียวทารด์
Authors:   , ดุรงค์กวิน พัชชล
Published: June 2024

ฌอง-ฟรองซัวส์ เลียวทารด์ เสนอประเด็นระเบียบที่เป็นธรรมเพื่อตอบโจทย์การอยู่ร่วมกันในสังคมของผู้คนที่มีความแตกต่างหลากหลาย โดยเขาเห็นว่าในความแตกต่างหลากหลายนั้น ผู้คนต่างมีความเข้าใจในเรื่องเดียวกันไม่เหมือนกัน กล่าวคือ ต่างคนต่างอยู่ในระเบียบคนละชุด ซึ่งในระเบียบแต่ละชุดมีกฎหรือเกณฑ์ของตัวเองที่กำหนดให้เข้าใจสิ่งต่าง ๆ แตกต่างกันไป ปัญหาคือ เมื่ออยู่ในระเบียบที่ต่างกันก็จะทำให้ผู้คนมีความเห็นหรือการตัดสินต่อสิ่งใดสิ่งหนึ่งต่างกันไปด้วย ซึ่งจะนำไปสู่ความขัดแย้งหรือข้อพิพาทที่ไม่ลงรอย ไม่สามารถสรุปได้ ข้อสรุปที่อาจเกิดขึ้นได้ก็จะเกิดจากการที่ฝ่ายหนึ่งใช้กฎหรือเกณฑ์ของตัวเองเข้าไปตัดสินอีกฝ่ายให้เข้ามาอยู่ในระเบียบชุดเดียวกัน สิ่งนี้นำมาซึ่งระเบียบที่ไม่เป็นธรรม ดังนั้น เลียวทารด์จึงเสนอแนวทางทำความเข้าใจเรื่องความยุติธรรมไว้ 2 ประการ ได้แก่ ประการที่หนึ่ง คำอธิบาย คือ ระเบียบชุดต่าง ๆ มีคำอธิบายของตัวมันเองว่าสิ่งต่าง ๆ เป็นอย่างไร ความเป็นธรรมที่ถูกอธิบายในระเบียบชุดหนึ่ง ๆ ไม่สามารถเป็นความเป็นธรรมให้กับระเบียบชุดอื่นได้ และประการที่สอง การวางกรอบ คือ การวางกรอบให้ระเบียบชุดต่าง ๆ ได้อยู่โดยที่ไม่การปะทะหรือทับซ้อนกัน เพราะต้องการเพรักษาความแตกต่างหลากหลายเอาไว้ ไม่ให้ตกอยู่ภายใต้การครอบงำของระเบียบชุดเดียว และเพื่อให้ผู้คนได้อยู่ร่วมกันโดยที่ไม่มีใครสูญเสียตัวตนของตัวเองไป

วิทยานิพนธ์นี้ต้องการศึกษาและวิเคราะห์แนวคิดเรื่องความยุติธรรมของฌอง-ฟรองซัวส์ เลียวทารด์ ซึ่งเป็นแนวทางที่จะทำให้ระเบียบที่เป็นธรรมเกิดขึ้น เพื่อการอยู่ร่วมกันของคนในสังคมโดยยังคงไว้ซึ่งความแตกต่างหลากหลาย
Information structure in Moklen
Authors:   , Loss Daniel
Published: June 2024

This study investigates aspects of information structure in Moklen, an endangered Austronesian language of Southern Thailand. The two objectives were to study the syntactic and informational properties of intonation units and to study the relationship between information status and changes in word-form. With respect to the first objective, Hypothesis 1 held that clausal intonation units would conform to the one-new-idea constraint, while Hypothesis 2 held that variations in argument structure could be accounted for by the given-before-new principle. Regarding changes in word-form, Hypothesis 3 held that use of monosyllabic alternants would correspond to “given” information statuses. To assess these hypotheses, custom-designed picture-based stimuli were used in language elicitation tasks with 24 different Moklen speakers from 13 different Moklen communities across Phang Nga and Phuket provinces. Findings from the Stolen Fish picture book narration task showed that speakers’ intonation units conformed to the one-new-idea constraint. Results from the Transitive Event Picture Sequences task demonstrated that AVO (Agent - Verb - Object) was the preferred argument structure of transitive clauses, meaning that despite givenness conditions variation in argument structure is rare. Findings on changes in word-form showed that word-form alternations were not motivated merely by factors of givenness but instead corresponded to a broader informational shift towards topics. This suggests that minor-syllable elision is motivated at least in part by discourse-conditioned reductions in prominence. Overall, findings from the study reveal features of Moklen morpho-syntax and provide a picture of information structure phenomena in a lesser-described language.
Agricultural Production in Luxembourg in the light of its Micro-Toponymy (Part One)
Authors: Mersch Sam
Published: June 2024

The following article offers insights into Luxembourg’s microtoponomastics and its value for local rural agricultural history. The focus is mainly on livestock farming and the production of cereals and other staple foods as attested by field names. Each section is accompanied by choropleth maps, the most relevant names being discussed in order to illustrate the distribution of the name type and the section for the whole Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Harvesting Albania’s Potential: The Case for Implementing a Wind-Solar Hybrid Park
Authors: KOTORRI Anius , SHTJEFNI Angjelin , KEÇI Hasimin
Published: June 2024

This theoretical study delves into the conceptual underpinnings and theoretical frameworks essential for the establishment of a wind-solar hybrid park in Albania. Drawing upon established theories in renewable energy integration, this research examines the fundamental principles of wind and solar technologies, emphasizing their complementary attributes within a hybrid park setting. Theoretical models elucidating the integration, coordination, and optimization of these renewable sources are explored, aiming to address challenges such as intermittency and grid stability. The study further investigates theoretical frameworks concerning economic feasibility, policy support, and environmental sustainability, crucial for the successful implementation of such an initiative in Albania’s energy landscape. By synthesizing theoretical foundations, this study offers insights into the theoretical groundwork necessary to inform and guide the practical realization of a wind-solar hybrid park in Albania. Keywords: Wind-solar hybrid park, Renewable Energy, Feasibility, Electrical energy, Frameworks.
The Use of Photovoltaic Technology in Albania
Authors: KËRNAJA Armaldela , SHTJEFNI Angjelin , HAKRAMA Kreshnik , KEÇI Hasimin
Published: June 2024

Over the past decade, technological advances have led to the development of more economically feasible photovoltaic systems. These systems are ideal for areas where there is no electricity. Due to growing environmental concerns, new energy sources have been developed that are more sustainable and economically feasible. This means that photovoltaic energy will play a vital role in the production of electricity in industry. The purpose of this study is to understand more about the use of photovoltaic energy in Albania, the installation costs of a photovoltaic energy production system, are these systems assembled and installed according to the IEC 62116 standard. The objective of this study is to identify the models of photovoltaic energy systems that are marketed in Albania, if these systems are according to the European standard IEC 62116, to show the types and installation costs of these systems as well as to understand the amount of annual energy generated by a photovoltaic system that is used in Albania. The methodology used in this study is that of a qualitative and quantitative descriptive research. Descriptive research includes surveys and factfinding investigations of various kinds. We used the qualitative description when we talked about the types of systems, when we talked about the use of PV systems in Albania, but also when we talked about the use of systems according to the European standard IEC 62116. We used the quantitative description when we calculated the costs of installing the PV system in Albania but, and along the calculation of the amount of annual energy generated by a PV system that is used in Albania. Keywords: Photovoltaic (PV) systems, Photovoltaic inverters, Active method, Passive method, Utility level methods, IEC 62116.
Increasing performance in large capacity databases
Authors: SKENDERAJ Eliona
Published: June 2024

The daily activity of companies is closely related to data. Databases are growing and demand for data per unit of time is increasing and high performance is required to meet this demand. Big data is a collection of large volumes of complex data that exceeds the processing capacity of traditional database architecture. They are also so difficult to administer and organize, and for this reason, the best aim is to find the best and most effective solution. The purpose of this work is to identify the main performance issues that appear while working with databases with large capacities and to propose solutions for such cases. DBMS systems have implemented techniques and tools that monitor data activity and help to improve performance. One of the main directions that focuses on the work of the topic is that of writing requests “query design” in such a way that regardless of the size of the data required, these requests are not delayed and fail. The goal is that, regardless of the proposed writing method, it provides recommendations that will be practically applied in a data warehouse system. In this way, the benefit in performance will be compared. In the end of this paper, it was possible to find very effective and clear solutions. Key words: Database, SQL, query, performance, large capacities.
Editorial - Empowering Albania: Embracing the Renewable Energy Revolution
Authors: XHINDI Teuta
Published: June 2024

Albania is blessed with a diverse range of renewable energy resources, offering a rich tapestry for sustainable energy production. As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition towards sustainable energy sources, Albania possesses immense potential in renewable energy. With abundant natural resources and a strategic geographical location, Albania can harness renewable energy to not only meet its domestic needs but also become a key player in the global clean energy revolution.
Transfusão maciça no contexto do trauma - uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Barbosa Luís Gustavo Rodrigues , Assis Maurício Moraes
Published: June 2024

A transfusão maciça é definida como a transfusão de pelo menos 10 unidades de concentrado de hemácias em 24 horas. Embora mais empregada no contexto da cirurgia cardíaca e vascular, é o trauma hemorrágico grave sua indicação clássica e o cenário no qual a estratégia é mais estudada. A decisão de iniciar o protocolo de transfusão maciça exige ponderação, pois tão importante quanto oferecer uma resposta precoce ao choque, é evitar as complicações relacionadas ao uso desnecessário de produtos sanguíneos. Assim, é de suma importância selecionar adequadamente os pacientes que mais se beneficiarão, o que pode ser auxiliado por escores, como o Assessment of Blood Consumption. Outros critérios para iniciar o protocolo de transfusão maciça são: instabilidade hemodinâmica persistente; sangramento ativo com necessidade de cirurgia ou angioembolização e transfusão sanguínea na cena. Nesse contexto, é importante que o profissional emergencista esteja familiarizado não só com as indicações da transfusão maciça, como também com os aspectos técnicos e medidas adjuvantes.
Trichoderma asperellum (Samuels, Lieckf & Nirenberg) como promotor de crescimento em Enterolobium contortisiliquum (Vell) Morong
Authors: Chagas Junior Aloisio Freitas , Dias Patrícia Cardoso , Martins Albert Lennon Lima , Oliveira Rodrigo Silva de , Chagas Lillian França Borges
Published: June 2024

Os microrganismos promotores de crescimento vegetal representam uma alternativa eficiente e viável para a produção de mudas florestais. Dentre eles, destaca-se o gênero Trichoderma que promove o crescimento em planta pela síntese do ácido indol acético, solubilização de fosfato e micronutrientes. Diante disso, o presente estudo objetivou avaliar a influência de Trichoderma asperellum (Samuels, Lieckf & Nirenberg) no desenvolvimento inicial das mudas de tamboril. Foram feitas inoculações com T. asperellum, sendo utilizadas as doses de 0 (testemunha), 5, 9, 14 e 18 g de inoculante por litro de substrato, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com cinco tratamentos e seis repetições cada. Foram analisadas altura, massa fresca do caule, massa fresca da raiz, massa fresca total, massa seca de parte aérea, massa seca de raiz, massa seca total e índice de qualidade de Dickson (IQD). A inoculação com T. asperellum apresentou eficiência como promotor de crescimento em mudas de tamboril, em diferentes doses, nos parâmetros altura - dose 10,76 g, massa fresca da parte aérea - dose 15,76 g, massa fresca da raiz - dose 11,04 g, massa fresca total - dose 12,14 g, massa seca parte aérea - dose 11,5 g, massa seca da raiz - dose 10,27 g e massa seca total - dose 10,58 g. O IQD teve um incremento de 35% em relação à testemunha. Assim, com a inoculação de Trichoderma foi estimada uma máxima eficiência técnica nas doses entre 10 e 12 g L-1 de substrato, evidenciando efeito no desenvolvimento das mudas de tamboril.
Efeito de borda em Florestas Estacionais Semideciduais do Cerrado
Authors: Mariano Gabriel Venâncio Pereira , Barboza Frederico Severino , Brito Andreza Pereira de , Oliveira Júnior Valdivino Domingos de , Santos Ana Flávia Costa , Padilha Roberta Croda , Souza Fábia Maria dos Santos , Silva Junior Waldenir Oliveira da , Rocha Ednaldo Cândido , Vale Vagner Santiago do
Published: June 2024

Os Efeitos de Borda são modificações na vegetação, nas condições microclimáticas e no solo na transição entre o meio exterior e o interior da floresta. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar até quantos metros é perceptível variações florístico estruturais ocasionadas pelo Efeito de Borda, analisando-se o estrato arbóreo e regenerativo de quatro fragmentos de Floresta Estacional Semidecidual localizados no bioma Cerrado. A partir da amostragem realizada nestes quatro fragmentos, foram analisadas, por meio de dendrogramas e regressões, se os parâmetros estruturais podem distinguir regiões de borda e de interior. Para o estrato arbóreo, nos dendrogramas de similaridade (Bray-Curtis e Sørensen), os fragmentos apresentaram grupos com parcelas semelhantes até os 40 metros de borda. Para o estrato regenerativo, os grupos foram mais difíceis em distinguir, mesmo com tendência, a dissimilaridade florística de 15 a 20 m. A partir da Análise de Similaridade (ANOSIM), os grupos foram confirmados estatisticamente. A porcentagem de similaridade (SIMPER) pode relacionar as espécies em função da sua contribuição para a divisão dos grupos e para as áreas de maior interesse. Nas análises dos dados estruturais, não foram comprovadas as relações do n° de árvores, espécies e área basal em função da borda. As análises de similaridade foram capazes de distinguir o interior da borda e mensurar a distância percorrida nos fragmentos estudados, demonstrando que a composição dos primeiros 40 m de floresta pode ser considerada borda.
Aptidão Agroclimática do Eucalyptus urophylla para a região do Matopiba
Authors: Souza Olíria Morgana Menezes , Oliveira Bruno Guimarães de , Collicchio Erich , Silva Júnior José Luiz Carbal , Serra Juan Carlos Valdés
Published: June 2024

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo identificar áreas de aptidão agroclimática para o cultivo do Eucalyptus urophylla no MATOPIBA. As classes de aptidão agroclimática para a espécie foram determinadas considerando as necessidades de temperatura e hídrica, sendo adotadas três diferentes valores de Capacidade de Água Disponível - CAD, utilizando um Sistema de Informações Geográficas - SIG. As classes de aptidão agroclimática para todos os CADs analisados identificaram a existência de pleno cultivo em algumas regiões, porém com predomínio de áreas restritas. As zonas aptas predominaram nas regiões serranas da Bahia, sul do Maranhão e noroeste do Tocantins. Observou-se um incremento percentual da área de aptidão favorável ao cultivo do E. urophylla (apta), de 7,68% para 29,13%, considerando os CADs de valores 100 e 220 mm, respectivamente.
Fenologia de Alibertia edulis (Rich.) A. Rich em duas fitofisionomias do Cerrado Matogrossense
Authors: Bilio Reinaldo de Souza , Coelho Maria de Fatima Barbosa , Camili Elisângela Clarete , Pirani Flávia Richelli , Silva Simone dos Santos da
Published: June 2024

A fenologia é útil no planejamento de múltiplos estudos, que envolvem desde a biologia reprodutiva, coleta de frutos e sementes, até a dispersão de diásporos. Através das observações dos eventos fenológicos é possível facilmente caracterizar os padrões reprodutivos, que são informações relevantes para a avaliação do sucesso de uma espécie em um determinado ambiente. A fenologia de Alibertia edulis foi observada em duas fitofisionomias do Cerrado Mato-Grossense: Cerradão e Cerrado sentido restrito, entre fevereiro de 2015 e janeiro de 2017, utilizando o índice Fournier. Correlacionaram-se as fenofases de queda de folhas, brotação, floração e frutificação, com as variáveis ambientais: temperaturas máxima e mínima, umidade relativa do ar e precipitação. A queda de folhas não ultrapassou 8% nos dois locais avaliados. A. edulis apresentou crescimento vegetativo no período chuvoso entre os meses de dezembro de 2015 e janeiro de 2016 e entre setembro de 2016 e novembro de 2016. Os botões florais ocorreram em dezembro de 2015 e novembro de 2016, nas duas áreas. A abertura das flores ocorreu em dezembro de 2015, e novembro e dezembro de 2016. Nos meses de agosto e setembro de 2015, ocorreram os maiores índices de frutos maduros nas duas áreas, com valores não ultrapassando 12%. Em 2016, não houve maturação dos frutos. A. edulis é uma espécie perenifólia com a brotação influenciada pela chuva. Suas fenofases reprodutivas são influenciadas pela precipitação, exceto a maturação dos frutos que ocorre nos meses secos e quentes. Os indivíduos da área de Cerradão apresentaram consideráveis índices de desempenho reprodutivo quando comparados aos indivíduos do Cerrado sentido restrito.
Demografia e crescimento radial acumulado de uma espécie arbórea endêmica e ameaçada de extinção do Planalto Sul Catarinense
Authors: Higuchi Pedro , Silva Ana Carolina da , Lima Bianca Lamounier da Silva , Hassan Victória Oliveira Cabral , Mendoza Talissa Magno
Published: June 2024

Florestas altomontanas nebulares são importantes ecossistemas devido ao alto endemismo de espécies e funções ecológicas vitais. Contudo, encontram-se altamente vulneráveis à mudança climática. Crinodendron brasiliensis é uma árvore endêmica da Serra Geral e atualmente classificada como ameaçada de extinção. Sendo assim, este estudo buscou investigar o padrão de dinâmica demográfica e crescimento de indivíduos de Crinodendron brasiliense em seu habitat natural. O estudo foi realizado em duas áreas de floresta nebular no Parque Nacional de São Joaquim, em Urubici, Santa Catarina. Para o estudo de dinâmica demográfica, foram amostrados indivíduos (DAP ≥ 5 cm) em 20 parcelas de 10x10, distribuídas em um transecto (20x100m). As taxas demográficas de mortalidade, recrutamento, ganho e perda em área basal, mudança líquida e rotatividade foram avaliadas. Para o estudo de crescimento, foram instalados dendrômetros radiais automáticos em cinco indivíduos em outro fragmento de floresta nebular, também no PARNA de São Joaquim, e um termo-higrômetro foi instalado para monitorar a temperatura do ar em área aberta adjacente. Em geral, a dinâmica demográfica pode ser resumida por mudança líquida no número de indivíduos (-1,94%.ano-1) e estabilidade na mudança líquida em área basal (-0,06%.ano-1). Os dendrômetros indicaram baixo incremento acumulado, com crescimento concentrado de janeiro a março. Conclui-se que os indivíduos monitorados apresentam um baixo incremento, influenciado pela temperatura, e estão em fase de auto-desbaste.
Potential distribution of Guadua bamboo in Mexico, based on three arrays of environmental variables
Authors: Flores-Garnica José Germán , Orozco-Gutiérrez Gabriela , Ramírez-Ojeda Gabriela , Ruiz-Sanchez Eduardo
Published: June 2024

The environmental conditions of Mexico allow the presence of several species of bamboo, where commercial uses have diversified due to their rapid growth and characteristics. The Mexican Guaduas are specimens with exemplary structural characteristics, however, there is no cartographic information in Mexico that allows locating and sizing the areas where bamboo species are located or can be located, which restricts decision making for commercial forest plantations. Therefore, it is intended to determine the probability of occurrence of the 7 species of this genus of bamboo, based on the maximum entropy approach and three arrangements of 21 environmental variables, for which 478 presence records were used. All generated models defined a good fit with the training data, with an AUC value greater than 0.90. It was found that the niche distribution of Guadua mexicana species is mainly influenced by altitude (ELEV), so they are found in areas close to coastal regions. Likewise, in defining the distribution of this genus, annual precipitation (BIO12), evapotranspiration (ETP) and average annual temperature (BIO1) stood out. This was independent of the three arrangements of environmental variables that were tested.
Health Workers’ Attitude Mediates the Relation of Knowledge and Interest in Medical Waste Management Practice
Authors: Kartika Dewi Gita , Saryono Saryono , Muslihudin Muslihudin
Published: June 2024

Medical waste management is essential to the hospital's operational activities. Health workers are needed to manage medical waste in hospitals because they are in direct contact with it. Therefore, the behaviour of health workers plays a vital role in medical waste management. This study determined the relation of knowledge, awareness, interest, and attitude of health workers on medical waste management practices at Sinar Kasih Purwokerto Hospital, Indonesia. In addition, this study also aims to determine the attitude of health workers in mediating the relation of knowledge, awareness, and interest in medical waste management practices at Sinar Kasih Purwokerto Hospital, Indonesia. The sampling method was cluster random sampling with 68 health workers: general practitioners, dentists, specialists, nurses, sanitisers, and public workers (PW). The data collection tool uses a questionnaire tested for reliability and validity to determine the level of knowledge, awareness, interest, attitude, and practice of medical waste management. Data analysis in this study used Partial Least Square (PLS) testing. This study showed that knowledge and interest had no significant positive effect on medical waste management practices. In contrast, awareness and attitude significantly positively impacted medical waste management practices. In addition, the attitude of health workers mediates the effect of knowledge and interest on medical waste management practices. However, attitude does not mediate the impact of awareness on medical waste management practices. The attitude of health workers is a mediator of knowledge and interest toward medical waste management practices.
Evacuación endoscópica de hematoma subdural crónico sin intubación orotraqueal
Authors: Villalonga Juan Francisco , Ramírez Abrego Leonel , Tafur Tatis Zamir , Ulloque-Caamaño Liezel , Robles Matías , Campero Álvaro
Published: June 2024

Introducción: La evacuación endoscópica del hematoma subdural crónico (HSDC) inicia en 1990, y gracias al avance de las técnicas anestésicas se han podido realizar diversas intervenciones neuroquirúrgicas con el paciente despierto, esta técnica podría ser útil en pacientes añosos para disminuir su morbimortalidad.
El objetivo de este trabajo es describir la técnica quirúrgica paso a paso de la evacuación endoscópica de HSDC en paciente despierto y presentar casos ilustrativos.
Material y métodos: Para desarrollar la sección “técnica quirúrgica” se analizaron: protocolos operatorios, videos de cirugías y fotos de cirugías realizadas en Tucumán por nuestro equipo en 2022. Para la presentación de los casos ilustrativos se realizó un estudio retrospectivo de los pacientes con diagnóstico de HSDC operados en nuestra institución.
Resultados: Se describe la técnica anestésica y quirúrgica paso a paso con todos los tips.
Conclusión: Se presento la técnica para HSDC tal cual la realiza nuestro equipo cotidianamente. Se ilustró la misma.
Palabras claves: Hematoma subdural. Endoscopia. Dexmedetomedina. Sclap. Bloqueo.
Lactancia materna prolongada, mitos y realidades desde la nutrición
Authors: Quingaluisa Sandoval Ana Isabel , Chávez Velasco Irlanda de Lourdes
Published: June 2024

La Organización Mundial de la Salud recomienda iniciar la lactancia materna durante la primera hora de vida del bebé, continuar de manera exclusiva hasta los seis meses y complementarla con alimentación adecuada hasta los dos años o más. Objetivo. Identificar las creencias respecto a la Lactancia Materna y confirmar si hay o no evidencia científica que las soporte. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura bibliográficas - documental. Se buscaron 40 estudios y documentos sobre los mitos y realidades en torno a la Lactancia Materna publicados entre 2019 y 2024, que estuvieran escritos en inglés y español. La búsqueda inicial arrojó 145 registros, pero solo 40 cumplieron los criterios de inclusión, los cuales fueron agrupados en 4 categorías de creencias: 3 establecidas por la UNICEF (creencias respecto a la madre, a la calidad de la leche y a lo que necesita el bebé) y 1 establecida por las autoras (otras creencias). Resultados.  Se demuestra la superioridad de la leche materna sobre cualquier otro tipo de alimento, su contenido de grasa, proteínas, componentes inmunes y biológicos activos desempeñan un papel importante en el efecto protector tanto para la salud del lactante, como de la madre.
Hadith Isnad Study In The Discovery Of Islamic Law (Critique of the Thoughts of Goldziher and Schacht)
Authors: Azhar Tengku
Published: June 2024

This study focuses on the examination of the isnad (chain of transmission) of hadith as a fundamental source and the second authority in determining Islamic law. Unlike the Qur'an, the authenticity of hadith, especially legal hadiths, remains a subject of extensive debate among hadith scholars, both Muslim thinkers and orientalists. Goldziher and Schacht are the primary pioneers in the critique of isnad studies. While Goldziher centered his research on hadith studies in general, Schacht focused specifically on the isnad of legal hadiths. This study's findings demonstrate that the 'conclusions' of Goldziher and Schacht are incorrect. Both scholars concluded that the isnad method only emerged in the second half of the second century Hijri. In reality, the isnad method existed much earlier than what Goldziher and Schacht had concluded. The second finding of this study indicates that the isnad of hadith significantly influences the determination of Islamic law among jurists (fuqaha’).
Social Media And Moral Panic: Examining The Case Of Antis Fandom On Social Media X
Authors: Aina Salsabila Jasmine , Sulhin Iqrak
Published: June 2024

The belief that consuming violent media will lead someone to commit violence is a longstanding societal concern. This concern manifests in the phenomenon of 'antis' within fandoms, which began to emerge around 2016. Initially driven by shipping conflicts, the issue of social justice and the increasing use of social media have allowed this phenomenon to spread easily across various fandoms worldwide. Antis' behavior can be seen as a form of moral panic in several ways: by associating pro-shippers—those who do not agree that consuming violent content will turn someone into a perpetrator or supporter of violence—with sexual offenders and pedophiles, antis use an 'us versus them' mentality to uphold their moral standards and portray themselves as the most moral group.
Estudio de Análisis de Políticas y Leyes relacionadas con Accidentes de Tráfico en el Sistema Penal que Causan la Pérdida de Vidas
Authors: Quinchuela Villacís Carlos David
Published: June 2024

El estudio realizado tiene como objetivo determinar las consideraciones jurídicas formales en la toma de decisiones sobre los delitos de tránsito que resultan en la pérdida de vidas humanas, así como analizar la política relacionada con el sistema penal de accidentes de tránsito con resultados mortales. Para llevar a cabo esta investigación, se empleó el Método Jurídico Normativo basado en hechos, que incluyó el análisis de documentos, encuestas de campo y entrevistas. Los datos recopilados fueron luego analizados para llegar a conclusiones significativas.
Los resultados de esta investigación indican que el Fiscal utilizó un solo escrito de acusación, el cual cumplió con los requisitos formales y materiales. Además, las consideraciones jurídicas del Jurado de Enjuiciamiento al imponer sanciones penales contra el acusado resultaron en una condena a una pena de prisión de 1 año. Esto se debió a que se demostró que el acusado fue culpable de un acto delictivo debido a su negligencia, lo cual resultó en la muerte de una persona.
Explorando la minería de datos en la gestión educativa superior: desafíos y oportunidades en la era digital
Authors: Cedillo Arce Josselyn Maoly , Beltrán Abreo Holguer Miguel , Saltos Arce Marjorie Irene , Soriano Barzola Fernando Renato
Published: June 2024

El presente estudio aborda la temática de la minería de datos en la gestión educativa superior, específicamente en los desafíos y oportunidades en la era digital, teniendo en cuenta que, se refiere al proceso de analizar grandes conjuntos de datos educativos para descubrir patrones, tendencias y conocimientos que puedan utilizarse para mejorar la toma de decisiones y el rendimiento académico en instituciones de educación superior. El objetivo del estudio se centra en demostrar la importancia de la minería de datos en la gestión educativa superior, para la toma de decisiones y acciones por parte de los actores académicos. Dentro de la metodología se llevará a cabo una revisión bibliográfica exhaustiva a través de la recopilación y análisis de información relevante, de artículos científicos y estudios académicos presentes en bases de datos, así como Google Académico. Se concluye que, la gestión educativa superior requiere decisiones acertadas, donde la minería de datos es clave. Esta técnica analiza datos académicos para mejorar procesos y prácticas educativas. Además, permite identificar patrones en el rendimiento, comportamiento estudiantil y deserciones, facilitando la resolución de problemas. Integrar la minería de datos en la gestión educativa predice y aborda asuntos como el desempeño docente y el diseño curricular. Finalmente, contribuye al desarrollo de profesionales competentes y éticos, mejorando la calidad educativa y la sociedad en general.
IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND HEALTH CARE FACTORS ON THE SOCIAL EXCLUSION OF TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Sidra Riaz
Published: June 2024

Background: The present study is conducted in Pakistan and investigates the social exclusion of transgender people in different spheres of life. Material & Methods: The study was conducted on urban population of Islamabad. The sample consists of 150 transgender and collected through snowball sampling. Regression and correlation analysis was undertaken to find out the relationship independent and dependent variables and to find out the effect of social exclusion in different spheres of life. Findings/Results: The results show a positive and insignificant relationship between transphobia and social exclusion but also reveal negative and significant relationship between education, income, health care services and social exclusion. Government should make policies on the provisions of rights to the transgender people. Education programs must be prepared so these people are not left out of educational environment. Social justice must be provided to made them better people so they can effectively participate and interact in the society.
EFFECTS OF FOOD ADULTERATION ON HUMAN HEALTH: A PORPOSED HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF DERA ISMAIL KHAN, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN
Authors: Afia Saadat  , Malik Muhammad Hashim  , Muhammad Siddique
Published: June 2024

Background: Food adulteration is the process in which the quality of food is lowered either by the addition of inferior quality material or by extraction of valuable ingredient. This study is centered to the food adulteration, particularly in the dairy products. Objective: The main objective of the study is to assess the perception of respondents regarding the Food Adulteration and its effects on human health. Material and Methods: This study will be based on exploratory and descriptive research design, wherein both secondary and the primary data will be used. The secondary data will be collected from the existing literature, whereas the primary data will be collected from 365 respondents (estimated from pilot study) from higher education institutions of Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, by using the convenience sampling technique. Moreover, the researcher has developed an adapted questionnaire for the collection of primary data. Results: This data will be analyzed by using the descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Similarly, the conclusion will be drawn from the findings of the study and will be compared with the results of previous studies for positioning and finding the results-gaps, if any. Last, but not the least, the researcher will give recommendations which may be helpful in understanding and resolution of the issue in question.
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF OPERATING SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE: EXPLOITATION IMPLICATIONS TECHNIQUES AND SECURITY
Authors: Muhammad Ahsan Qureshi  , Shakeel Ahmed  , Asim Mahmood  , Reema Shaheen  , Muhammad Shahid Dildar
Published: June 2024

Aim: This research highlights the importance of vulnerability assessment and techniques for exploiting the Windows operating system (OS) in health care. Utilizing CVE data and other vulnerability reports plays a crucial role in evaluating healthcare's operating system security posture. Security tools such as Metasploit, msfvenom, Nessus, and Nmap were required to conduct vulnerability assessments and intrusion experiments in a simulated environment. Material & Methods: The research followed a typical ethical hacking procedure, including reconnaissance, network scanning, vulnerability assessment, exploit creation, and gaining access to the latest version of the Windows OS. Despite installing the latest version of Windows, complete protection against attacks is not guaranteed. Future Research Directions: Further research is necessary to assess the system's vulnerabilities and recommend improved solutions thoroughly.
Finnish and Swedish NATO membership: A path towards more regional security or instability?
Authors: Filipović Aleksa
Published: June 2024

With the ascension of both Finland and Sweden to NATO, the Scandinavian and Baltic regions are facing the restructuring of the security architecture that can lead either toward more regional security or instability. This research aims to identify potential points of conflict between NATO and Russia that can develop after Finland and Sweden joined NATO, and to give an assessment of the possibility of military escalation between Russia and NATO. This is achieved by employing content analysis during the research of the reports, strategies, and doctrines, as well as with employment of the case-study method, which was used when analyzing specific examples of the interaction between the Nordic countries, NATO, and Russia in the Scandinavian and Baltic regions. With three potential regional conflict points between NATO and Russia identified, which are the Baltic Sea/Kaliningrad, the Russo-Finnish border, and the Arctic region, it can be concluded that Finnish and Swedish NATO membership applications, as well as their ascension to NATO, are a cause for the increase of the conflict potential in the region, which can lead towards NATO-Russia military escalation and probable employment of nuclear weapons.
Analysis of Risks and constraints faced by cashew farmers in Ogbomosho, Oyo state, Nigeria
Authors: Funke Salami , Bello Julius , Kikelomo Osasona , Olajumoke Ibrahim
Published: June 2024

Research has focused on cashew production, profitability, and marketing. However, the risks and constraints faced by cashew farmers have yet to receive sufficient attention. Hence, this study was conducted to examine the risks and constraints faced by cashew farmers and the management techniques adopted to curtail these challenges in Ogbomosho, Oyo state, Nigeria. The data for this study was gathered from 120 cashew farmers who were randomly selected via a two-stage sampling procedure. The study used descriptive statistics to examine the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and to profile the risks and constraints management strategies adopted by the cashew farmers. Index ranking was used to analyze the various risks and challenges faced by cashew farmers. As major risks faced by cashew farmers were price fluctuation, theft, and adverse weather conditions, while the most pressing constraints were poor access to extension services and inadequate access to storage facilities. Enterprise diversification, off-farm income, insurance, and contractual farming arrangements were the major risk management strategies adopted by the cashew farmers. Policies that would aid the stabilization of cashew prices should be put in place. More so, extension services should be made available to cashew farmers alongside the provision of stress-tolerant cashew cultivars.
Does a Short Relaxation Session Affect Inhibitory Control of the Stroop task in adolescents?
Authors: Castro-Barbeito David , Elosúa de Juan María Rosa
Published: June 2024

Some studies have indicated that a relaxation and/or meditation session could affect inhibitory control, while other studies have not found such an effect. Given the discrepancy between studies, the objective of the present article was to examine whether or not a short relaxation session could influence inhibitory control. Method: A total of 60 students aged between 16-18 years participated in the study, randomly distributed into two groups, according to the experimental (relaxation session) and the control (listening to neutral material) condition. They were given an individual session with the recording (relaxation/neutral material for approximately 7 min.) between the pre and post Stroop task. Results: No significant improvements were found in the experimental group compared to the control group in Resistance to Interference. Conclusions: These results suggest that some prior relaxation practice might be necessary for a short relaxation session to have immediate benefits in inhibitory control or/and that the relaxation session should last longer.
Implementasi Decanomial Bead Bar Box Untuk Materi Penjumlahan Dan Pengurangan Bilangan Pada Siswa Kelas II SDN Jati 03
Authors: Elisabet Ledo
Published: June 2024

This research aims to not only make students skilled in mathematics but also provide provisions for its application in everyday life. Mathematics learning needs to use concrete objects to help students understand mathematical concepts according to the stage of student learning development, namely at the concrete operational stage. Addition and subtraction of numbers is one of the subjects of mathematics. Students often have difficulty learning addition material using saving techniques and subtraction using borrowing techniques. The use of learning media in the form of concrete objects is very helpful in learning the material of adding and subtracting numbers. One of the learning media that can be used is the decanomial bead bar box. This media is a Montessori-based media. This research aims to describe the implementation of decanomial bead bar box media for addition and subtraction of numbers in class II students at SDN Jati 03 and to describe student learning outcomes in the implementation of decanomial bead bar box media for addition and subtraction of numbers in class II students at SDN Jati 03.
Pengaruh Layanan Internet Banking pada Bank Syariah Indonesia Terhadap Masyarakat
Authors: Renda
Published: June 2024

Tulisan ini membahas tentang seperti apa pengaruh yang ditimbulkan dari penggunaan layanan internet banking di perbankan syariah terhadap masyarakat. Pengaruh berarti daya yang ada atau timbul dari sesuatu (orang, benda) yang ikut membentuk watak, kepercayaan, atau perbuatan seseorang, sesuatu yang timbul akibat penggunaan layanan oleh masyarkat sehari-hari. pengaruh dibagi menjadi dua, ada yang positif, ada pula yang negatif. Bila seseorang memberi pengaruh positif kepada masyarakat, ia megajak mereka untuk menuruti apa ia inginkan. Namun bila pengaruh seseorang kepada masyarakat adalah negatif maka masyarakat justru akan menjauhinya. Sejauh ini penggunaan layanan internet banking membawa dampak baik bagi masyarakat, mempermudah setiap ingin melakukan transaksi dan masyarakat senang akan hadirnya layanan tersebut. Layanan ini juga dilengkapi banyak keamanan dari segi mana saja sehingga masyarakat tidak perlu khawatir dalam memilih layanan internet banking dalam melakukan transaksi.
Analisis Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Nilai Tukar dan Jumlah Uang Beredar Terhadap Gross Domestik Product di Indonesia
Authors: Siti Putri Serenita
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pertumbuhan ekonomi, nilai tukar (KURS) dan jumlah uang beredar (JUB) terhadap GDP di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan model analisis data time series. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder dari tahun 1970-2020 yang bersumber dari berbagai laporan dan kompilasi khususnya publikasi dari world bank. Model yang digunakan regresi linear berganda dengan metode analisis menggunakan pendekatan estimasi Ordinary Least Square (OLS). Hasil perhitungan menunjukkan bahwa nilai koefisien determinasi menunjukkan bahwa nilai adjust R-square sebesar 0.905034 yang berarti bahwa variasi perubahan naik turunnya GDP dapat dijelaskan oleh pertumbuhan ekonomi, nilai tukar (KURS), dan jumlah uang beredar (JUB) sebesar 90% sementara sisanya yaitu sebesar 10% dijelaskan oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
Pengaruh CAR, BOPO, NPF, dan FDR Terhadap Profitabilitas Bank Umum Syariah (Studi Kasus 2018-2022)
Authors: Kharisma Abdul Yayan  , Rizky Nur Ayuningtyas
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh CAR, BOPO, NPF, dan FDR terhadap profitabilitas Bank Umum Syariah, pada studi kasus tahun 2018 hingga 2022. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Dalam penelitian ini terdapat lima variabel yang terdiri dari empat variabel independen dan satu variabel dependen. Variabel independen dalam penelitian ini adalah rasio kecukupan modal, rasio antara biaya operasi terhadap pendapatan operasi, rasio antara pembiayaan yang bermasalah dengan total pembiayaan yang disalurkan oleh bank syariah, dan FDR. Sedangkan variabel dependen adalah rasio yang mampu menunjukkan keberhasilan perusahaan menghasilkan keuntungan. Metode analisis menggunakan regresi linear berganda. Hasil dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial variabel BOPO memiliki pengaruh terhadap ROA, sedangkan variabel CAR, NPF, dan FDR tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap ROA Bank Umum Sayriah di Indonesia. Sedangkan secara simultan variabel CAR, BOPO, NPF, dan FDR memiliki pengaruh terhadap ROA Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia.