bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ηow Teachers’ Instructional and Behavior Management Practices Relate to Students’ Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties Following Teachers’ Observations and Performance Feedback: An Initial Study of Greek Classrooms
Authors: Poulou Maria S. , Reddy Linda A. , Dudek Christopher M. , Lekwa Adam J.
Published: December 2024

Addressing and managing the disruptive behavior of students is a major classroom management concern for teachers. These concerns become even more important when, in addition to normal classroom disruptions, teachers must also address the behaviors of students’ at risk for emotional and behavioral difficulties. Although ample bodies of evidence-based instructional and behavior management practices exist, teachers have expressed difficulties implementing these practices into their daily classroom praxis. One method for supporting teachers’ practice implementation is through ongoing classroom observations that measure classroom practices and yield data to support direct implementation feedback to teachers. The current study investigated relations between observational assessment of instructional and behavior management practices and students’ emotional and behavior risk as part of a brief observation and feedback process. We also examined how brief teacher performance feedback may change the relationships between teacher practices and student emotional and behavioral risk. Participants included 31 Greek elementary school teachers who were observed with the Classroom Strategies Assessment System (CSAS) by their school administrators for three-30 minutes observations and received brief performance feedback following each observation period. Following the third observation period, teachers also completed the Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BESS) Teacher Form for 115 students. Multilevel analyses revealed that assessment of instructional and behavior management strategies were significantly associated with student risk for emotional and behavior difficulties prior to feedback, but nonsignificant findings were found following brief performance feedback. Results illustrate a shift in the relationships between observer ratings of teachers’ instructional and behavior management practices and teacher ratings of student emotional and behavioral risk following brief performance feedback. Implications for practice and research are discussed.
Buchanan, public debt, and the nature of the state
Authors: Johnson Marianne , Grandjean Julien
Published: December 2024

In the 1950s, Buchanan proposed an approach to public debt rooted in individual calculus that challenged the prevailing Keynesian orthodoxy. In addition to the Italian tradition, Buchanan drew in important ways on the intellectual heritage of Knight, Simons, and Wicksell to advance an alternative narrative of public debt that considered both the decision-making process and the long-run implications of sustained public debt. By orientating his approach in an individualist rather than organic conception of the state, Buchanan not only provided a logical structure by which to evaluate debt decisions but also established an ethical argument against cross-generational debt based on the idea of voluntary consent.
Efeito dos nanotubos, em uma pasta à base de hidróxido de cálcio, e da ativação ultrassônica nos níveis de pH e na liberação de íons cálcio
Authors: Lopes Matheus , Bridi Enrico , Costa Bruna , Peruzzo Daiane , França Fabiana , Nociti Junior Francisco , Lisboa-Filho Paulo , Kantovitz Kamila
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: O presente estudo in vitro teve como objetivo definir o impacto de nanotubos de dióxido de titânio (nTiO2) contidos em uma pasta à base de hidróxido de cálcio (Calen®), combinados ou não com ativação por ultrassom, no nível de pH e na taxa de liberação de cálcio (Ca+2). Métodos: Trinta e seis raízes de dentes bovinos foram divididas aleatoriamente em três grupos (n=6/grupo), submetidos ou não à ativação por ultrassom (3 ciclos de 20s, potência 3): grupo 1 (Calen); grupo 2 (Calen + nTiO2 a 3%); e grupo 3 (solução salina). O pH e a taxa de liberação de Ca+2...
Futurizing ‘good construction(s)’: ‘Low-carbon’ and ‘labor’ futures in the Belgian construction sector
Authors: Delvaux Sarah , Delvenne Pierre
Published: December 2024

In this article, we explore through a foresight exercise how the construction sector in Belgium envisions its transition until 2050. Drawing on the notion of “the good economy” (Asdal et al. 2021), which addresses the relationship between normativity and economic practices, our approach considers both ‘low-carbon’ and ‘quality of work’ as two forms of good that are considered problematic. Envisioning the transition of the construction sector in Belgium in terms of a ‘good economy’ shows that there is an asymmetry between the two forms of good explored. Priority is given to the assessment of what ‘good environmental problems’ and ‘good material futures’ should be. Materials ought to be reintroduced into the political and economic perspectives of the transition, while a sustainable and circular approach to the (re)use of materials ought to be strengthened. Quality of work is expected to depend on new knowledge and training that a structurally scarce workforce should ideally possess.
Material transitions in architecture and construction: Social implications, appropriation, and outcomes for sustainability
Authors: Kropp Cordula , Aicher Simon
Published: December 2024

This TATuP Special topic is intended to contribute to interdisciplinary, problemoriented research on the shift toward bio- and earth-based building materials considering the related socio-technical, economic, political, ecological, and regulatory adaptation and adoption processes. It aims to examine the research and use of sustainable building materials from an integrative perspective, emphasizing the associated visions of the future, implementation opportunities and obstacles, conditions of use and acceptability, as well as the requirements of integration into the planning phases in architecture and construction. Pointed international perspectives referring to the local built heritage are also welcome.
The Multiplier Effect of Portfolio Investment on Economic Growth in Indonesia: A Case for the Manufacturing and Financial Sectors 2010–2020
Authors: Mars Zhaditya Pradana Putra , Sugiyanto FX
Published: December 2024

This research aims to understand how the multiplier effect of portfolio investment affects economic growth in Indonesia. Using a panel Fixed Effects Model analysis with quarterly data ranging from 2010 to 2020, the findings suggest that the portfolio investment multiplier effect positively influences economic growth. However, its overall impact is lower than the estimation, and only the manufacturing sector has a meaningful impact on economic growth.
Analisis Kesinambungan Fiskal di Negara Anggota ASEAN Tahun 2000-2020
Authors: Salsabila Fatma Rizky , Iskandar Deden Dinar
Published: December 2024

The performance of the government in managing fiscal policies can be measured through fiscal sustainability, which can be seen from the primary balance ratio to gross domestic product. The primary balance is an indicator that reflects the government's ability to pay both the principal and interest on its debt using state revenues, which is influenced by several factors. This study aims to analyse the factors affecting fiscal sustainability, proxied by the primary balance in ASEAN member countries from 2000 to 2020. This study uses quantitative data in the form of panel data from 2000 to 2020 across 10 ASEAN member countries. The analysis tool used in this research is panel data regression with the Ordinary Least Squares approach corrected using the Newey-West HAC method. The results show that the variables of government debt, inflation, and the Covid-19 pandemic do not have an impact on the primary balance, while the variables of government spending have a negative effect, and government revenue has a positive effect on the primary balance. The government needs to refine the analysis of long-term fiscal sustainability with current conditions to anticipate possible shocks in the future due to global economic uncertainties.
Analisis Pengaruh Pertumbuhan Ekonomi terhadap Ecological Footprint: Studi Kasus Negara-Negara Anggota APEC
Authors: Yusuf Muhammad Ibrahim , Widodo Wahyu
Published: December 2024

The economic growth of a country is influenced by the level of consumption in society. An increase in societal consumption impacts environmental degradation. The ecological footprint is used as one of the variables that can illustrate environmental degradation. This study aims to analyze the effect of economic growth, foreign direct investment, population size, and renewable energy consumption on the ecological footprint of 19 APEC member countries during the period 1992-2020. The study employs the fixed effect model (FEM) estimation method with cross-section weights and the coefficient covariance method for cross-section SUR (PSCE). The findings reveal that gross domestic product, population size, and renewable energy consumption have a significant effect on the ecological footprint. On the other hand, foreign direct investment does not have an effect on the ecological footprint variable.
Economic Growth in Central Java: Does Manufacturing Industry Agglomeration Matter?
Authors: Imantria Benny
Published: December 2024

The manufacturing industry agglomeration in Central Java has experienced growth and has played an important role in increasing production efficiency. However, Central Java's contribution to Indonesia's GDP (GRDP) has declined, indicating early signs of deindustrialization. This study aims to identify manufacturing industry agglomeration and its effect on economic growth in Central Java. The data sample consists of 490 observations from 35 districts/cities during the period 2010-2023, analyzed using panel data regression with a fixed effects model. This study presents a novelty in the form of independent variables representing distribution and consumption aspects, as well as a more recent and extended observation period. The study found that medium-level manufacturing industry agglomeration occurs only in Jepara, while low-level manufacturing industry agglomeration occurs in Kudus, Pekalongan, Pekalongan City, Purbalingga, Sukoharjo, Semarang, Klaten, Batang, Kebumen, Karanganyar, Salatiga City, Surakarta City, Semarang City, Temanggung, and Boyolali. Manufacturing industry agglomeration has a non-significant positive effect on economic growth, while gross fixed capital formation (GFCF), labor force, average years of schooling, capital expenditure, and minimum wage have a significant positive effect on economic growth. Policymakers are encouraged to promote further manufacturing industry agglomeration and provide public goods that support both manufacturing industry agglomerations and economic growth.
Tingkat Kematangan Gonad dan Rasio Kelamin Rajungan (Portunus pelagicus) di Perairan Betahwalang, Kabupaten Demak
Authors: Af-idah Asa Chusnul , Redjeki Sri , Haryanti Dwi , Agus Elsa Lusia
Published: December 2024

Rajungan termasuk salah satu komoditas laut yang bernilai ekonomis serta memiliki potensi ekspor yang tinggi. Penangkapan rajungan di Desa Betahwalang sudah berlangsung lama dan dilakukan secara terus menerus. Tingginya permintaan pasar untuk ekspor mengakibatkan terjadinya peningkatan penangkapan di alam dengan tidak lagi memperdulikan ukuran dan jenis kelamin rajungan yang tertangkap. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kematangan gonad dan rasio jenis kelamin rajungan yang dilaksanakan bulan Oktober – November 2023 di Desa Betahwalang, Kabupaten Demak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey yang bersifat deskriptif dengan pengambilan sampel secara random sampling. Pengamatan rajungan dilakukan pada salah satu pengepul di Desa Betahwalang. Hasil penelitian diketahui dari 500 ekor rajungan yang diamati paling banyak ditemukan dengan ukuran lebar karapas 120-127 mm dan berat tubuh rajungan berkisar 84-108 g. Pola pertumbuhan rajungan yang didapatkan yaitu allometrik positif pada jantan dan allometrik negatif pada betina. Rasio jenis kelamin rajungan jantan dan betina memiliki nilai 0,62 :1,59 yang menandakan rajungan betina lebih banyak tertangkap sehingga populasi rajungan tidak seimbang. Distribusi tingkat kematangan gonad rajungan yang di tangkap di perairan Betahwalang adalah TKG 1 (immature) sebanyak 6 ekor (2%), TKG 2 (mature) sebanyak 194 ekor (63%) dan TKG 3 (ovigerous) dengan jumlah 107 ekor (35%). Rajungan betina diduga pertama kali matang gonad pada rata-rata ukuran 115,70 mm.Crab is one of the most economically valuable marine commodities and has high export potential. Crab catching in Betahwalang Village has been going on for a long time and is carried out continuously. The high market demand for exports has resulted in an increase in capture in nature by no longer caring about the size and sex of the captured crabs. This study aims to determine the level of gonad maturity and sex ratio of crab carried out in October - November 2023 in Betahwalang Village, Demak Regency. This research used descriptive survey method with random sampling. Observation of crab was conducted at one of the collectors in Betahwalang Village. The results of the study showed that of the 500 crabs observed, most were found with a carapace width size of 120-127 mm and body weight of crabs ranging from 84-108 g. The growth pattern of crab obtained is positive allometric in males and negative allometric in females. The sex ratio of male and female crabs has a value of 0.62: 1.59 which indicates that female crabs are caught more so that the crab population is not balanced. The distribution of the level of maturity of crab gonads caught in Betahwalang waters is TKG 1 (immature) as many as 6 heads (2%), TKG 2 (mature) as many as 194 heads (63%) and TKG 3 (ovigerous) with a total of 107 heads (35%). Female crabs were estimated to first mature at an average size of 115.70 mm.
Effect of Blue Light Color on Zn (II) and Cu (II) Metal Biosorption Using Tetraselmis chuii Microalgae
Authors: Dewi Tanti Utami Utami , Setiawan Adhi , Dzulfikar Muhammad Hanif , Putri Desita Ramadona Syah , Gunawan Karina Larasati , Prianto Haekal Irfan Titan , Firnandi Rahmad
Published: December 2024

Direct release of inorganic compounds Cu (II) and Zn (II) into water bodies can disrupt ecosystems. Using microalgae biosorbent Tetraselmis chuii (T. chuii) is a promising approach for removing these metals from wastewater. This study investigated the effect of blue light on the absorption of Cu (II) and Zn (II) by analyzing the contact time and initial concentration. Statistical analysis (MANOVA) revealed differences in the biosorption process due to the contact time and Cu (II) concentration (P <0.05). The results showed that the most effective Cu (II) removal occurred with a 60-minute contact time at a concentration of 5 mg/L, achieving a 67.07% removal rate. Zn (II) removal was also efficient under blue light conditions with a 60-minute contact time at the same concentration, yielding a 56.23% removal rate. Additionally, this process led to a substantial reduction in microalgae T. chuii cell density, by 76% for Cu (II) and 89.2% for Zn(II). Characterization analyses using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy confirmed the presence of functional groups in T. chuii microalgae, which are crucial for the biosorption process. This study underscores the potential of microalgae as effective biosorbents for mitigating inorganic compound pollution in wastewater.
Material Flow and Economic Analysis of Wantilan Recycling Center Promoting Circular Economy Principles
Authors: Satori Mohamad , Hindersah Hilwati , Burhanudin Hani , Januarita Ratna , Purnamasari Pupung , Hernawati Riza , Patricia Vinda Maharani , Miftahadi Machmuddin Fitra
Published: December 2024

Waste is increasingly recognized not just as an environmental challenge but also as an economic opportunity, particularly in developing countries like Indonesia where it can help alleviate employment shortages. This study explores the dual role of waste as both a tradable commodity driven by industrial demands for raw materials, including primary substances, additives, and Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), and as a means of reducing environmental impact. This phenomenon is important and interesting because it can have a positive impact both in terms of reducing waste, saving natural resources, and as an economic opportunity for society. This study aims to examine the potential of waste that can be utilized as a resource on the one hand and reduce the potential for pollution on the other. The study used the Material Flow Analysis (MFA) method with the Circular Economy principle and used an action research approach to redesign the waste processing system. The results of this study indicate that the current system only manages 34% of the total waste generation and only 4% can be reused with sales of IDR 97.9 million per year. With the development of a new system, the waste managed is 60% with the economic potential generated of 1.08 billion per year.
Changes in Wetu Telu Islamic Traditions in the Community of Narmada District, West Lombok Regency from 1998 to 2022
Authors: Ibrahim Alfin Malik , Thohri Muhammad , Maharsi Maharsi
Published: December 2024

This study examines the changes in the Wetu Telu Islamic tradition in Narmada District, West Lombok Regency from 1998 to 2022. Wetu Telu Islam is a tradition practiced by some Sasak people, combining animistic beliefs and ancestral worship with Islamic teachings. In contrast, Waktu Lima Islam follows Shari’ah more comprehensively as taught by the Qur’an and Hadith. The rapid advancement of information technology, particularly social media, has influenced religious behavior among the Wetu Telu community. This research is descriptive-qualitative, using an anthropological approach to religion and employing historical research methods, including heuristics, verification, interpretation, and historiography. The findings indicate that: first, the social structure in West Lombok features stratification affecting political, traditional, and religious dominance. Second, Wetu Telu Islam represents a syncretism of Islamic, Hindu, and animistic teachings, creating a new culture while maintaining Islamic values. Third, the Wetu Telu tradition has undergone changes due to advances in knowledge, technology, and shifts in societal perspectives.
Pengaruh Interaksi Sosial Terhadap Proses Pemulihan Gangguan Bipolar Tokoh Niskala Pada Film Kukira Kau Rumah Karya Umay Shahab (Kajian Psikologi Sosial Gordon Allport)
Authors: Ningrum Olivia Sekar
Published: December 2024

INTISARIUsaha untuk mengedukasi masyarakat luas mengenai pentingnya kesehatan mental terus dilakukan. Salah satu media yang digunakan untuk menyampaikan pesan pentingnya kesehatan mental yaitu melalui sastra. Film Kukira Kau Rumah karya sutradara Umay Shahab menjadi salah satu karya sastra yang mengangkat isu pentingnya dukungan sosial bagi penyintas gangguan kesehatan mental. Edukasi tersebut disampaikan melalui kehadiran tokoh Niskala yang mengidap gangguan bipolar. Hal tersebutlah yang membuat film ini sarat dengan unsur psikologi, khususnya psikologi sosial. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh interaksi sosial terhadap proses pemulihan gangguan bipolar yang dialami oleh tokoh Niskala. Penelitian yang berbasis deskriptif kualitatif ini menggunakan metode kepustakaan dalam tahapan pengumpulan data, analisis data dan penyajian data. Data yang diambil berupa tangkapan layar adegan dan dialog dalam film. Berdasarkan teori psikologi sosial Gordon Allport yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini peneliti menemukan hasil bahwa dukungan sosial berpengaruh terhadap proses pemulihan gangguan bipolar yang dijalani oleh tokoh Niskala. Interaksi sosial dengan keluarga dan pasangan menjadi yang paling berpengaruh terhadap penerimaan tokoh Niskala terhadap gangguan bipolar yang dimilikinya.  Kata kunci: psikologi sosial, bipolar, film, Gordon Allport.
Sasak Language in Rituals and Traditions: An Anthropological Analysis of Communication in the Lombok Community
Authors: Nasri Ulyan
Published: December 2024

The Sasak language plays a vital role in the rituals and traditions of the Lombok community. This study aims to analyze the use of the Sasak language in the context of anthropological communication, particularly in ritual and traditional activities in Lombok. This research uses a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods. Data collection techniques include participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis techniques to identify patterns and meanings in the use of the Sasak language in various rituals and traditions. The research results show that the Sasak language is widely used in various religious rituals, traditional ceremonies, and celebrations. The use of this language serves not only as a communication tool but also as a symbol of cultural identity and social cohesion. In conclusion, the Sasak language plays a crucial role in preserving and transmitting cultural values and strengthening social cohesion within the Lombok community. The implications of this research highlight the importance of preserving the Sasak language in the context of modernization and globalization to ensure the continuity of the traditions and cultural identity of the Sasak people.
Neonate morphometrics and lambing season characteristics of desert bighorn sheep
Authors: Parikh Grace L. , Karsch Rebekah C. , Cain James W. , Rominger Eric M. , Goldstein Elise J.
Published: December 2024

Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) populations often occur in remote areas at low densities, leading to gaps in knowledge of life history. In November 2011, we translocated 11 female desert bighorn sheep from the Fra Cristobal Mountains and 9 from Red Rock Wildlife Management Area (RRWMA) to the Peloncillo Mountains in southwestern New Mexico. In December 2012, we captured 21 adult females in the Peloncillo Mountains, 14 of which were recaptured from 2011. We fitted each animal with a very high frequency (VHF) collar and vaginal implant transmitter (VIT) to monitor for parturition. We captured 26 lambs (5 females, 7 males in 2012; 7 males, 7 females in 2013), recorded morphometric measurements and fitted lambs with VHF collars to monitor survival. Over the study, 14 lambs died, with 12 mortalities from predation, one from abandonment, and one from unknown causes. Lambing season was protracted over 3–4 months and survival was unrelated to birth timing. Body mass differences between sex varied by year, suggesting a connection to annual climate. Because most studies focus on captive animals with access to supplemental food, captive lambs may not be representative of free-ranging populations. Thus, we investigated morphological trends in a free-ranging population.
CORPOS INVISÍVEIS
Authors: Leme Ramon , Hirao Hélio
Published: December 2024

O artigo se refere ao corpo trans que habita a cidade , reconhecer como acontece a sua relação com a cidade por meio da prática corpografica urbana na cidade de Presidente Prudente/SP, com o intuito de apreender a relação entre corpocidade e a perspectiva do pesquisador em questão com o referencial teórico de Paola Jacques e Fabiana Britto, de como a corpografia e etnografia se aproximam na prática da deriva e cartografia e de maneira a mapear o cotidiano dessas pessoas. A pesquisa se dá através da identificação e reconhecimento das conexões e fluxos nos espaços públicos estudados, expressos por fotografias e colagens, produzindo cartografias corpograficas.
O PLANEJAMENTO URBANO INCLUI AS TRAVESTIS E TRANSEXUAIS?
Authors: Rafael Meneses Giacomini Cassio , Matias Lima Walter
Published: December 2024

Este trabalho explora as relações entre corpo, identidade de gênero e espaço urbano problematizando junto à produção do planejamento urbano, que tem fortemente contribuído para a ocultação e invisibilidade de pessoas que não estão nas normativas de gênero cisgênero e hegemônicas com os seus direitos à dignidade e à justiça social silenciados Travestis e Transexuais são pessoas que transgridem a norma de gênero cisgênero heteronormativa, ao oposto das convenções de gênero adotadas pelo discurso biológico. Com a pesquisa desenvolvida, é possível observar a ineficácia do Estado em assegurar a justiça social, a dignidade e o direito à cidade para a população travesti e transexual, resultado do movimento anti-trans e da inexistência de planos urbanos que pensem as problemáticas vivenciadas por travestis e transexuais no espaço público urbano.
ESCRITA DE ARTIVISTA
Authors: Taliboy
Published: December 2024

Este texto é um desdobramento de um artigo publicado no XI Congresso Internacional de Diversidade Sexual, Etnicorracial e de Gênero em 2024, no GT: Literatura Transmasculina Brasileira e Estudos Trans. Propõe uma releitura performativa que questiona a originalidade e linearidade do tempo ocidental, analisando como a subversão pode tornar o ‘velho’ novo. Essas reflexões se estendem às identidades, apresentando-se como escrita de artivista com base nas experiências visuais/ conceituais desenvolvidas durante esses dois anos e três meses de doutorado em Artes e Cultura Contemporânea. Utilizo jogos urbanos identitários das Masculinidades Embucetadas como metodologia para trazer à campo os dilemas e os sujeitos em questão.
PRODUZINDO RECORTES, CRIANDO VISIBILIDADES
Authors: De Almeida Dutra Isadora , Garcia Monzillo Júlia , Cabral Rodrigues Ana
Published: December 2024

Desde uma perspectiva transdisciplinar e diante de uma concepção hegemônica de Psicologia, faz-se necessário explorar novas intervenções e práticas de cuidado que estabeleçam outras relações e saberes junto aos corpos tidos como dissidentes, desviantes, sobre os quais historicamente foram colocadas uma série de classificações e patologias. Este artigo narra a trajetória de uma dupla de estagiárias de Psicologia da Universidade Federal Fluminense, campus de Volta Redonda-RJ, através da perspectiva metodológica da Caosgrafia e por uma aposta epistemológica no fazerCOM. Localizando o interesse de mapear modos de fazer cultura e ocupar a cidade pelos corpos LGBTQIAPN+, o artigo apresenta o dispositivo das oficinas de colagens e lambes utilizado como um caminho para visibilizar questões e evocar outras formas de encontro e compartilhamento de experiências, marcadas especialmente pelo acompanhamento do coletivo “Mais Que Skate” na produção de um evento no mês do Orgulho LGBTQIAPN+ de 2023.
SUPERANDO OBSTÁCULOS URBANOS
Authors: Sánchez Morales María Paz , Rivadeneira Barrios Enrique
Published: December 2024

Este artículo estudia la relación entre la presencia de comunidades LGBTQ+ en entornos urbanos chilenos y el collage como vehículo de expresión y visibilización de dichas comunidades. La comunidad LGBTQ+ ha sido históricamente invisibilizada en la sociedad, lo que ha ido cambiando en los últimos años de la mano de expresiones artísticas urbanas. El collage es un ejemplo de esto. Así, se realiza una encuesta diagnóstica en grupos de collagistas con presencia de comunidad LGBTQ+, junto con análisis de contenido de literatura académica y obras de arte collage que ilustran la situación desde un punto de vista teórico y su existencia en la actualidad.
From agroecological production to responsible consumption
Authors: Coscarello Mario
Published: December 2024

O objetivo deste documento é contribuir para o debate científico internacional sobre Redes Alimentares Alternativas (AFN) e Redes Alimentares Cívicas (CFN). Estas experiências, que estão a ser consolidadas em várias partes do mundo, referem-se a processos sociais inovadores envolvendo produtores agrícolas, consumidores e outros atores da cadeia de abastecimento empenhados na construção de alternativas reais destinadas a implementar um modelo diferente de produção, comercialização e consumo. Uma das principais experiências da AFN e da CFN é a realização de pactos sociais entre atores (produtores agrícolas, consumidores e outros atores da cadeia de abastecimento). As experiências e práticas identificadas na AFN e na CFN e analisadas no presente documento podem ser consideradas caminhos particularmente significativos para repensar os significados e práticas alimentares a nível comunitário e político. Tais experiências de pactos locais vão claramente para além da redefinição da relação entre produção e consumo de alimentos. A socialização das atividades agrícolas é um fenômeno importante, que poderia contribuir para a construção de um modelo capaz de unificar outras funções e objetivos, tais como serviços de ajuda mútua, diferentes relações entre cidade e campo, promoção da biodiversidade ambiental e alimentar, oportunidades para as empresas e empregos locais.
Leptospirosis in China: Current Status, Insights, and Future Prospects
Authors: Jiang Wanqi , Zhang Shilei , Ma Lianjie , Zhang Meijing , Xie Xufeng , Lv Tianbao , Ding Yue , Zhang Wenlong , Chang Yung-Fu , Cao Yongguo
Published: December 2024

Leptospirosis is a re-emerging zoonotic disease that significantly impacts animals and human health worldwide. China has diverse climate types, providing a suitable environment for transmitting and surviving pathogenic Leptospira and its host animals. Despite the substantial reduction in the prevalence of leptospirosis, it continues to be a significant zoonotic disease of public health concern in China. This literature review aimed to provide a concise overview of the current status of leptospirosis in China, the findings from epidemiologic studies on leptospirosis, and the impact of animal and environmental factors on leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is commonly observed in subtropical and tropical cities in China, especially cities with ample water resources in the southern Yangtze River basin. Epidemiologic studies have identified Leptospira interrogans and L. borgpetersenii as the predominant pathogenic species responsible for leptospirosis in China. Leptospira serotypes prevalent in one part of China are related to the serotypes prevalent in the dominant local rodent species and these animals may threaten public health safety as carriers. Given the potential increase in the risk of leptospirosis due to extreme climate change, it is crucial to raise awareness among stakeholders and promote the adoption of a comprehensive approach to prevent and control the continuous transmission and sudden outbreaks of leptospirosis.
FOSTERING TRIPARTITE PARTNERSHIPS IN SOUTH AFRICA: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN SOCIAL WORK TRAINING INSTITUTIONS AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE WELFARE SECTORS
Authors: Masinga Poppy , Engelbrecht Lambert K
Published: December 2024

The necessity of collaboration and partnership among key stakeholders in advancing the social work profession in South Africa is evident. Accordingly, the development of formal communication structures between social work training institutions and public-private welfare sectors is strongly encouraged. Initiatives such as joint task teams, working groups, or advisory committees should be established to facilitate streamlined collaboration and partnerships, thereby enhancing the design and delivery of social service programmes. The collaboration of all three key stakeholders is crucial to establishing an effective and efficient social welfare and social work system that responds appropriately to the contextual needs of South Africa. Strengthening and fostering the proposed tripartite collaboration is indispensable for advancing social work research and education, shaping and analysing social policy, and improving social work practice to maximise its societal impact.
LESSONS FROM A PILOT STUDY OF A ‘CASH PLUS’ FAMILY INTERVENTION FOR CHILD SUPPORT GRANT RECIPIENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Chiba Jenita , Patel Leila
Published: December 2024

Cash transfers combined with strengthening interventions are widely advocated to respond to the multi-dimensional needs of children and their families. However, few local evidence-based programmes have been developed and tested. This article reports on the lessons learnt from a pilot study of a cash plus intervention, the Sihleng’imizi programme, delivered to child support grant (CSG) beneficiaries and their families in Soweto, South Africa. A qualitative design was employed. Ten CSG beneficiary families received a twelve-week psycho-educational intervention. Positive changes were observed in caregiver knowledge and skills, engagement of caregivers in children’s schooling, increased financial knowledge and access to social support. The programme was found to be feasible to implement. The study illustrates the application of developmental social work principles in practice and emphasises the importance of training and supervision of social workers to deliver cash plus programmes. However, structural barriers remain, such as socioeconomic challenges facing poor and disadvantaged families.
Keywords: cash plus family intervention, child support grants, developmental social work, family strengthening, feasibility of cash plus programmes
PARADOXES OF SELECTED CULTURAL INTERVENTIONS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HIV IN SOUTH AFRICA: AN AUTOETHNOGRAPHIC REFLECTION
Authors: Kang’ethe Simon Murote
Published: December 2024

Using an autoethnographic methodology, and guided by my publications from 2009 to 2023, I reflect on the paradoxes of selected cultural interventions in the fight against HIV. I established that culture aided the fight against HIV through inculcating desirable behaviours, the work of traditional healers, and embracing the principles of ubuntu. Yet, culture was also a liability through advancing cultural stereotypes that promoted male promiscuity, GBV, ulwaluko becoming a vessel of HIV infections, patriarchy, and the rite of ulwaluko condoning excessive alcohol consumption. I have implored South African authorities to accept circumcision as an avenue for reducing HIV/AIDS, with social workers leading the advocacy campaigns.
Keywords: alcoholism, circumcision, cultural paradoxes, sexual behaviours, traditional healers, ubuntu, ulwaluko
Electronic Handout on the History of the Gondang Winangun Sugar Factory Since the Malaise Crisis of 1930-1982 to Enhance Knowledge of Colonialism
Authors: Dharu Sinar Mustikasari  , Kurniawan Ganda Febri
Published: December 2024

This research aims to develop electronic teaching materials in the form of handouts regarding the dynamics of the Gondang Winangun Sugar Factory since the Malaise crisis for students of SMA N 2 Klaten (a high school). This development focuses on two main challenges: first, although students are enthusiastic about interactive history learning, teachers need more engaging and easy-to-understand teaching materials; Second, although students are interested in local history, local historical resources are often limited and difficult to access. This teaching material is presented digitally as an interactive website accessed through various electronic devices. The research method uses Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model, including the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Data was obtained through observations, interviews, and questionnaires from validators, history teachers, and students. The assessment results showed that this teaching material obtained an average assessment percentage of 82.3% from media experts, 90.2% from material experts, 91.1% from history teachers, and 88% from students. With these results, electronic handouts are considered feasible and effective as alternative teaching materials at SMA N 2 Klaten, especially for class XI.
Correlation Between Learning Interest, Learning Environment, and Academic Achievement in History Learning
Authors: Pertiwi Berlian Ayu , Fahruddin Fahruddin
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the level of student interest in learning, the quality of the learning environment, the level of achievement in learning history, the impact of interest in learning on achievement, the influence of the learning environment on historical achievement, the relationship between interest in learning, and the learning environment on historical achievement. A quantitative survey approach was employed, with data collected through questionnaires and report card records. The results indicate that interest in learning history was rated at 76.75% (good), the quality of the learning environment at 83.20% (excellent), and historical learning achievement at 83.10% (particularly good). The correlation between interest in learning and historical achievement was positive but weak (0.124), while a positive, moderate, and significant influence was observed between the learning environment and historical achievement (correlation 0.229). A low, positive, but statistically insignificant relationship (0.232) was found between combined interest in learning and the learning environment on historical achievement. This study provides empirical contributions in history learning, encouraging principals and teachers to improve students' learning interests and ensure a good learning environment for high achievement.
Interactive E-book in Problem-Based History Learning to Enhance Students' Knowledge of the Fall of the Dutch East Indies
Authors: Tanaya Haidar Trisna
Published: December 2024

History is often perceived as monotonous and unengaging by students, primarily due to traditional teaching methods focused on memorization with minimal interaction. This issue is exacerbated by the lack of innovative learning media aligned with technological advancements. This study aims to develop an interactive e-book as a history learning tool, integrating real-world problems, specifically "The Fall of the Dutch East Indies," for Grade XI students at SMA NU 05 Brangsong (Private High School). The interactive e-book is expected to increase the appeal of history lessons, foster more active interaction, and help students gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the subject through engaging and easily understandable visualizations. The study employs the Research and Development (R&D) method with a modified 4D development model, reducing it to 3D: Define, Design, and Develop. Data was collected through observation, interviews, document studies, and surveys. Qualitative and quantitative data analyses were used to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of the developed learning media. The results demonstrate that the interactive e-book is viable for use and effectively enhances students' understanding of historical topics, particularly the fall of the Dutch East Indies. This research underscores the importance of integrating technology in history education to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
The Impact of Teachers' Questioning Skills on Students' Engagement in History Lessons in Haidian, People's Republic of China
Authors: Chengfeng Fang
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of teachers' skills in asking questions of the activity of learning history in Haidian High School. Question skill is skill that used to got answer from others. Nearly the whole process of evaluation, measurement, assessment, and testing is done through questions. The results showed that grade history teacher skills in asked questions included in the medium criteria with a total score of 8559 the percentage gained an average of 47.02 (49%). Students' learning activeness class in Haidian High School about history with a total score of 8057 earned an average of 44.26 (49%) included in the medium category. Results of regression calculations obtained F value is 2244.782, As for determining the value of the Ftable on the degrees of freedom dfreg bla = 1 and dfres = n-2, the value Ftable by F (5%, 1, 180) = 3.89 From these calculations it appears that Fvalue greater than Ftable is 2244.782> 3.89, it can be said that Ho is rejected or there is a meaningful or significant relationship between teacher's skills in asked questions of the activity of learning history in class.
Development of A Four-Tier E-Diagnostic Test on The Topic of Momentum to Measure and Reduce Student Misconception
Authors: Rusilowati Ani , Darsono Teguh , Sekarningtias Felia Oktaviana , Fariyani Qisti
Published: December 2024

This research aims to develop a set of e-diagnostic four-tier tests on Momentum topics that can be utilized to identify students' learning difficulties and misconceptions. The tests are to be valid, reliable, and effective. This research and development (R&D) project employed the 4-D model, which encompasses the following four stages: Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The Define stage entailed a comprehensive needs analysis and identification of critical issues, while the Design stage encompassed the formulation of e-diagnostic four-tier test grids and instruments. The development stage comprised the implementation of development activities, expert validation, product testing, and the final assembly of the product. The dissemination stage involved the publication of the results of the development of the e-diagnostic four-tier test. The test was constructed in the form of a five-option multiple-choice test. Each question comprises four tiers or levels, ranging from questions, confidence levels, and reasons to the subsequent confidence level. The data collection instrument includes an assessment sheet for product validity, scoring guidelines, and a Likert scale for determining the practicality of product use. The data analysis technique employs the following formulas: (1) Aiken's V for testing validity, (2) Cronbach Alpha for determining reliability, (3) probability of answering correctly to ascertain the level of difficulty of the items, (4) differentiating power to determine the differentiating power, and (5) percentage to measure the level of misconception. The outcome of this research is a series of four-level diagnostic multiple-choice tests accompanied by explanatory material designed to address potential misconceptions. The tests have been evaluated rigorously for validity, item analysis, practicality, and effectiveness.
Resolution of Light Transmission via Arduino-Based STEM Education Material
Authors: Erol Mustafa , Demir Yasemen
Published: December 2024

This study reports a basic experimental procedure to measure light transmission through some transparent materials through Arduino microprocessors. The basic experimental material is made up of materials used daily by elementary students, and the procedure is very simple and can surely be employed for teaching activities as STEM education material. The STEM material particularly focuses on transmission rates as a function of the thickness of the material. The absorption rates are experimentally measured using a specially designed box with two separated parts with a small window and an Arduino Uno microprocessor connected to an appropriate light detector structured as STEM education material. The experimental resolutions are managed for two materials, namely blue acetate and red acetate, with different thicknesses. The absorption coefficients are found to be 2.89 mm-1 for blue acetate and 1.54 mm-1 for red acetate. This work offers inexpensive teaching material that can create an education environment where students can feel dynamic and encompass the acquisitions of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Development of Problem-Based Learning with A Variety of Media to Improve Problem-Solving Skills in Mechanical Wave Material
Authors: Odja Abdul Haris , Dikum Jepri , Payu Citron Supu , Supartin Supartin , Fadly Wirawan
Published: December 2024

This research aims to produce learning tools that use a problem-based learning model with various media to improve valid, practical, and effective problem-solving skills. This research is a type of research and development (R&D). This research uses the ADDIE model, which stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The research results show that the learning tools are valid, practical, and effective and can be applied in the learning process. The learning tools' validation results are very valid and suitable for use. Practical learning tools with learning implementation results that reach very good criteria and the response given by teachers and students to positive learning tools. Effective learning tools are used to observe student activities, obtain good criteria, and test the results of problem-solving skills for data normality and normal distribution. The completeness of students' problem-solving ability scores is seen from the t-test results, which concludes the students' scores. Learning tools are very influential, as indicated by the value of the effect size test with high criteria. The results of problem-solving skills were increased by increasing the N-gain test in the medium category. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the learning tools are valid, practical, and effective.
Neišsilavinęs ir mažiau patikimas. Socialinė distancija pasąmoninėse nuostatose lietuvių kalbos su rusišku akcentu atžvilgiu
Authors: Žuklys-Rogoża Prieglius
Published: December 2024

Sociological surveys have shown that social distance towards Lithuanian-Russians (the so-called “ethnic Russian minority” in Lithuania) is rather marginal or non-existent. This paper presents a pilot study at Vilnius schools (n=151), which used the verbal guise technique to investigate subconscious language attitudes towards Lithuanian (i) with Vilnius speech traits, (ii) with a Lithuanian-Russian accent, and (iii) with a Scandinavian accent – an accent presumed unfamiliar to the study participants. Half of the participants were also informed of the speaker’s profession to assess if it can reverse their attitudes. The main findings of the study show that speakers with a Lithuanian-Russian accent are perceived as less interesting, less educated, less trustworthy, and older. These results put into question the notion of absent social distance towards Lithuanian-Russians, highlighting the need for further research on this topic.
Suffixed Diminutive Nouns in Movies by Quentin Tarantino
Authors: Aleknaitė Greta , Stundžia Bonifacas
Published: December 2024

Language serves as a tool for expressing feelings and emotions. Diminutives play a key role in conversations by reflecting an attitude of a speaker. Consequently, this article focuses on the use of nouns with diminutive suffixes in nine movies by Quentin Tarantino. This analysis examines the meaning, formation processes and functions of suffixed diminutive nouns, categorizes them and identifies the most frequent ones, exploring their roles and comparing their usage across nine movies. The quantitative method, along with a descriptive approach, was used to study the type and token frequency of diminutive suffixes. Meanwhile, the qualitative method, combined with comparative and analytical approaches, aided in analysing the collected examples of diminutive nouns and their functions. In total, 292 common nouns, 39 different lexemes and eight diminutive suffixes were examined in this article. The most productive diminutive suffix was noted to be -ie (-y, -ey), while the most common function was ameliorative. The most prevalent diminutives were associated with close relationships.
Biochemical and cellular mechanisms of immunogenic cell death
Authors:   Institute of Cell Biology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Lviv, Ukraine, Klishch M. , Skorokhyd N. ,   Institute of Cell Biology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Lviv, Ukraine;, Panchuk R. ,   Institute of Cell Biology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Lviv, Ukraine;, Stoika R. ,   Institute of Cell Biology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Lviv, Ukraine;
Published: December 2024

Immunogenic cell death (ICD) is a mode of programmed cell death that leads to the activation of anticancer immune response and determines the long-term success of anticancer therapies. Here, we provide a review of the known molecular and cellular mechanisms of ICD. Usually, solid tumor experimental models have been used in ICD studies. However, ascites tumor models may possess some advantages over them. The results of our investigation on the approbation of murine Nemeth-Kellner lymphoma as an experimental ascites tumor model for ICD studies are presented.

Keywords: ascites tumor model, biochemical mechanisms, doxorubicin, immunogenic cell death, murine Nemeth-Kellner lymphoma, oxaliplatin