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Inovação e Parcerias Acadêmicas na Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa
Authors: Machado Iara , Granville Lisandro Zambenedetti
Published: May 2024

Este artigo descreve o exitoso Programa de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação (PD&I) da RNP. Relata como a RNP, desde 2002, por meio da criação de grupos de trabalho, deu início ao Programa que visa a prospecção de tecnologias inovadoras. Relata como os aprimoramentos do programa ocorridos ao longo dos anos permitiram a inclusão de instituições estrangeiras de excelência, em cooperação com os parceiros nacionais, e incentivaram a participação de startups nos projetos. De acordo com os autores, o acompanhamento constante dos projetos e a análise do potencial de inovação foram primordiais para a obtenção de resultados positivos, tais como o desenvolvimento de novas soluções e serviços que hoje são oferecidos à comunidade científica.
Hardware aberto, uma análise de possibilidades
Authors: Carro Luigi
Published: May 2024

Neste artigo são mostrados exemplos de hardware aberto, desde CPUs até hardware reconfigurável, e são discutidas as melhores situações de uso, e as dificuldades de adoção do hardware aberto em grandes projetos industriais.
Gesundheits-Apps in der österreichischen Sozialversicherung
Authors: Warter Johannes
Published: May 2024

Die Bedeutung von digitalen Gesundheits-Apps in der öffentlichen Gesundheitsversorgung steigt rasant. Unbestritten ist aber, dass mit der Verwendung von Gesundheits-Apps zahlreiche Rechtsfragen verbunden sind. Dieses Handbuch setzt sich mit folgenden Themen auseinander: Welche Zulassungsvoraussetzungen sieht die Rechtsordnung vor? Unter welchen Voraussetzungen können Ärzte Gesundheits-Apps einsetzen und wann löst dies entsprechende Honoraransprüche aus? Welche Regelungen bezüglich Gewährung oder Erstattung von Gesundheits-Apps gibt es in der Sozialversicherung? Welche Mitwirkungspflichten des Versicherten bzw Leistungsberechtigen sind vorgesehen? Kann die Verwendung bestimmter Gesundheits-Apps oder Teletherapie-Plattformen vorgeschrieben werden? Welche datenschutzrechtlichen Überlegungen sind zu berücksichtigen? Wer haftet beim Eintritt allfälliger Schäden? Uvm Außerdem enthält das Buch rechtspolitische Überlegungen, ob und inwieweit gesetzlicher Änderungsbedarf besteht und wie dieser aussehen könnte.
Instanzenzüge nach Art 94 Abs 2 B-VG im verfassungsrechtlichen Gesamtsystem
Authors: Greifeneder Martin K.
Published: May 2024

Die Einführung des Art 94 Abs 2 B-VG bildet einen Nebenschauplatz der Verwaltungsgerichtsbarkeitsnovelle 2012, der bislang eingehenden monografischen Auseinandersetzungen harrte. Mit dem vorliegenden Werk soll ein Schritt in Richtung der weiteren Aufarbeitung und des Gewinns eines umfassenden Bildes der Einpassung dieser Verfassungsbestimmung in den verfassungsrechtlichen Gesamtkontext getan werden. Dieses Werk bietet ua eine Auseinandersetzung mit folgenden Fragen: Welche Bedeutung kommt Art 94 Abs 1 B-VG als Ergebnis einer längeren historischen Entwicklung zu und in welchem Verhältnis steht Art 94 Abs 2 B-VG zu diesem? In welcher Relation stehen Instanzenzüge gem Art 94 Abs 2 B-VG zur Verwaltungsgerichtsbarkeit erster Instanz iSd Art 129 ff B-VG? Unterscheidet sich die althergebrachte Konstruktion sukzessiver Zuständigkeiten von Instanzenzügen gem Art 94 Abs 2 B-VG? Welcher Gebietskörperschaft ist die im Rahmen eines Instanzenzuges gem Art 94 Abs 2 B-VG durch die ord Gerichte vorgenommene Rechtsprechung funktionell zuzurechnen? Worin liegen die kompetenzrechtlichen und rechtsstaatlichen Grenzen bei der Einführung und Ausgestaltung von Instanzenzügen? Die vorliegende Arbeit versteht sich als Diskussionsbeitrag und hinterfragt herrschende Ansichten und bestehende Lösungsansätze zu vielen sehr grundsätzlichen verfassungsrechtlichen Fragen kritisch.
Ungesehen
Authors: Cäsar Thaisa
Published: May 2024

Der Blick auf weibliche Migration eröffnet am Beispiel Wolfsburgs neue Perspektiven auf die deutsche Migrationsgeschichte und hinterfragt bestehende Narrative. Migration ist vielfältiger und weiblicher, als oft behauptet wird. Thaisa Cäsar untersucht in dieser Studie die Lebensgeschichten von Migrantinnen, die während der 1960er bis 1980er Jahre nach Wolfsburg kamen. Basierend auf neun Oral-History-Interviews mit Frauen aus Argentinien, Bolivien, Griechenland, Italien, Jugoslawien, Polen und Spanien, untersucht sie, wie diese in der niedersächsischen Industriestadt Fuß fassten. Konkret analysiert sie, auf welchen Wegen diese Frauen den Arbeitsmarkt betraten, welche Bedeutung soziale Kontakte in ihrem Alltag spielten und mit welchen Herausforderungen sie sich konfrontiert sahen. Anhand dieser individuellen Biografien rekonstruiert die Autorin Geschichten von Emanzipation und Empowerment. Ihre Arbeit ist ein Plädoyer für ein Überdenken der etablierten Narrative zur deutschen Einwanderungsgeschichte und für die verstärkte Analyse individueller Lebenswege, die für ein Verständnis der Pluralität der bundesdeutschen Migrationsgeschichte unabdingbar sind.
A novel method of hydro-vacuum dispersion of metallurgical melts: research and implementation
Authors: Sakhvadze David , Jandieri Gigo , Saralidze Besik , Sakhvadze Giorgi
Published: May 2024

In parallel with the gradual expansion of the consumption of powder materials and the increasing demands placed on them, the competition between the producers of powders is continually intensifying. There is no doubt that the future belongs to technologies that provide high productivity and low-cost powders. Consequently, the technology and techniques of powder production need constant revision and modernization. For this goal we have developed and proposed a new method and installation for hydro-vacuum dispersion of melts, the essence of innovation and advantage of which lies in sucking and dispersing the melt in the direction opposite to the action of the force of gravity, under gravity overload 150-200g conditions, where the main work is performed by hydraulic rarefaction resulting from a sharp refraction of direction (on 162-degree angle) and rapid expansion (х10) of a high-pressure water annular flow, with the superimposition of spatial shock- pulsating waves generated in the outer shell of the formed cone-shaped vortex. The device is characterized by high production and low energy costs, while powders - by increased specific surface, improved purity and high activity. The enhanced activity of our powders is due to the formation of non-equilibrium mechanoactivation structural-deformation stresses in them, which leads to the accumulation of excess chemical energy in them. It is justified that the application of the method is also highly effective for dispersing slag melts and obtaining amorphous hardened powdery raw materials with high hydraulic activity, suitable for the production of construction cement. Appropriate recommendations for the industrial implementation of the developed innovative technology have been proposed.
From Motor Neuron Specification to Function: Filling in the Gaps
Authors: Nazar Khan Mudassar , Marquardt Till
Published: May 2024

Motor neurons operate at the interface between nervous system and movement apparatus and play several roles in movement generation. During development, motor neurons emerge from progenitor cells in the ventral neural tube and eventually settle into stereotypic position that predict the identity of their target muscles. The specification of these ‘positional’ identities has been studied in detail and involves a coordinate grid of intersecting extrinsic signals that result in the activation of unique combinations of transcription factors acting as cell-autonomous determinants. Eventually, motor neurons diversify into ‘functional’ (e.g., fast/intermediate/slow alpha, beta, and gamma) subtypes essential for proper movement execution, a process linked to the acquisition of unique sets of functional properties. Recent progress has provided insights into the molecular composition and specification of motor neuron functional identities, but little is known about their relationship to the mechanisms underlying the specification of positional identities. In this chapter, we attempt to provide a framework for consolidating both aspects of motor neuron diversification, in addition to outlining the gaps in our knowledge to guide future research directions aiming at understanding the events on a motor neuron’s journey from specification to function.
Role of Transporters in Hyperuricemia
Authors: Zhang Siqi , Wang Jingwen , Wang Shuangxiang , Dai Zekai , Zhang Lei , Xue Feng
Published: May 2024

Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated serum uric acid levels exceeding the body’s metabolic limit. In the past two decades, the prevalence of this disease has shown an increasing trend and is becoming more common in younger individuals. As a metabolic disease, hyperuricemia has been found to correlate with cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases, and metabolic syndrome. Various complex metabolic processes are involved in the pathological process in the elevation of uric acid. Transporters are one of the most important families controlling the metabolism of uric acid. The vast majority of cases of hyperuricemia are caused by insufficient uric acid excretion and excessive reabsorption by the kidneys. Therefore, limiting the reabsorption of transport proteins is key to lowering uric acid levels. This chapter will revisit the basic situation of hyperuricemia and summarize the known mechanisms of transport proteins in HUA, as well as the therapeutic approaches developed for these transport proteins.
Perspective Chapter: Enhancing Plant Resilience to Salinity Induced Oxidative Stress – Role of Exogenous Elicitors
Authors: Hasanuzzaman Mirza , Sinthi Faomida , Alam Samiul , Sultana Abida , Rummana Samiha , Khatun Amena
Published: May 2024

Plants face various abiotic stresses, among which soil salinity is a significant threat. It reduces plants’ growth and development remarkably due to its detrimental effects. Salt stress occurs when soluble salts accumulate in the soil solution. A considerable portion of the world’s soil is negatively impacted by salinity, even at low concentrations. Salinity can hinder plant physiological processes by inducing osmotic stress and ionic toxicity, generating excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) and leading to oxidative stress within plant cells. The formation of ROS is a normal plant metabolic phenomenon, but excessive ROS-induced oxidative stress can disrupt membrane activities, enzymes, and cell walls, cause cell damage, and, in severe cases, plant death. Various strategies, such as chemical substances and plant growth-promoting substances, are applied exogenously to diminish ROS-induced oxidative stress. Additionally, the use of rhizobacteria that have plant growth-promoting traits, organic amendments, rhizospheric fungi, and various genetic approaches are considered when addressing salt stress in plants. These mechanisms for scavenging ROS enhance plants’ tolerance to saline stress by developing an antioxidant defense system, reducing oxidative damage at the cellular level, and maintaining ion homeostasis. This chapter focuses on the latest research regarding the alleviation of salinity-induced oxidative stress in several crops through the exogenous application of stress elicitors.
La ecuación lineal en un libro de texto oficial en República Dominicana (2013-2023): enseñanza
Authors: Camilo López Amado , Sánchez Jiménez Encarnación , Maurandi López Antonio
Published: May 2024

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Educar para liberar: transiciones agroecológicas con metodologías participativas en educación popular y comunitaria
Authors: Pachón Jiménez María Fernanda
Published: May 2024

The response to the environmental crisis is a revolution that, in addition to insisting on the transformations of the economic and political structure, must address the social and cultural relations that sustain it. One of the alternatives to face the crisis in conventional agriculture is agroecology. However, this agroecology must be thought of under a pedagogical and educational support that transcends technological and substitution practices; This must be done from a transformation of perceptions and social relationships with nature. In that sense, this article aims to determine the need for agroecological transitions with educational methodologies, taking into account the research carried out in peasant organizations in the states of Morelos and Guerrero, through participatory methodological approaches. Discovering that micro practices in the ecosystem can lead to resolving social conflicts.
Las nuevas políticas públicas del sector lechero en México, su eficiencia ante el Neoliberalismo.
Authors: Valdez Uribe Héctor Alejandro , Díaz Morales Andrés
Published: May 2024

An analysis of public policies in Mexico corresponding to the livestock sector and specifically the dairy sector was carried out, in the period from 2018 to 2023. The objective to consider if the new policies implemented allowed the increase in milk production that entails decreasing dependence on considerable imports; The importance of evaluating the proposed policies is to verify their results in a context of substitution of neoliberal government actions. The type of study is documentary and descriptive when considering statistical and historical information on the performance of dairy sector policies seeking to describe its most outstanding and important characteristics. According to the information collected, it can be considered that the new non-neoliberal policy proposals failed to improve the sector's production capacity and imports remain at a level that is a risk to food security.
Problematika Manajemen Sarana dan Prasarana dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pembelajaran
Authors: Murniyanto  , Arista Helsi , Sartika Devi
Published: May 2024

Good management of facilities and infrastructure is an effort to improve the quality of learning through planning, organizing, managing and evaluating to support teachers in planning learning, the learning process and evaluating student learning outcomes to achieve quality learning goals. This research aims to describe the problems of managing facilities and infrastructure in improving the quality of learning. This research methodology uses a descriptive qualitative approach, the informants are the head of the Madrasah Nurul Fatah Tsanawiyah and the Teacher Madrasah Tsanawiyah Nurul Fatah. Data collection techniques interviews, observation and documentation. Test the validity of technical triangulation data. The research results show that adequate facilities and infrastructure need to be improved for the smooth running of education and improvement of the quality of learning. Thus, it can be concluded that at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Nurul Fatah there is still a need for good management of facilities and infrastructure to minimize the ineffectiveness of both intra curricular and extracurricular learning activities. To improve the quality of learning, it is very necessary to carry out good management of facilities and infrastructure because this is the key to success in education work.
Manajemen Pembiayaan Sekolah dalam Menambah Sumber Pembiayaan Pendidikan Melalui Wirausaha di Sekolah Dasar Muhammadiyah Bekonang
Authors: Nurhidayati Indah , Sulistyowati
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to know; 1) School Financing Management in increasing sources of education financing through entrepreneurship in Muhammadiyah Bekonang Elementary Schools in 2023 (2) the Results of the strategy to increase sources of education financing through entrepreneurship in Muhammadiyah Bekonang Elementary Schools in 2023. This study used a descriptive qualitative research method. The research was conducted at Muhammadiyah Bekonang Elementary School, in July-August 2023. Subject of study: Principal. Informants: (1) employees (2) committees (3) guardians (4) students. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews, and documentation. The technique of checking the validity of data uses triangulation with sources. Data analysis techniques using interactive methods include data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of this study; 1) School Financing Management in increasing sources of education financing through entrepreneurship in Muhammadiyah Bekonang Elementary Schools (SD) in 2023 is carried out through: a) Planning for the empowerment of existing resources, namely traders, teachers and employees as managers of entrepreneurs under school management. b) The implementation of the strategy of increasing sources of education financing through entrepreneurship is carried out under school management where sellers are officers and catering suppliers,  Teachers and employees as officers and suppliers of healthy canteens, and event organizers targeting other school teachers and the community. c) Evaluation of strategies to increase sources of education financing through entrepreneurship, namely improving communication with parents regarding the order of catering payments, controlling the nominal number of student snacks, and planning event organizers more mature and administrative.2) The results of the strategy to increase sources of education financing through entrepreneurship can increase sources of education financing, especially from catering entrepreneurs, provide healthy consumption for the school community, and improve the quality of schools.
Komunikasi Dalam Manajemen Pada Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Dianto Aris , Kusen  , Sumarto  , Valentine Femalia
Published: May 2024

Curriculum change is one of the efforts aimed at improving the quality of education in Indonesia. This study examines communication in educational management and explores the implications of implementing the "Merdeka" curriculum. The purpose of this research is to describe the role of communication in the implications of implementing the "Merdeka" curriculum. This is a qualitative study using a literature review method. Literature data is collected, analyzed, and examined to obtain research results. The findings of this study indicate that the function of communication plays a role in several implications of the implementation of the "Merdeka" curriculum, namely, (1) communication as planning and goal achievement in the aspect of curriculum structure changes; (2) communication as a source of educational information and communication as a controller and coordinator in the aspect of the learning process, and; (3) communication as a source of educational information in the aspect of assessment.
Implementasi Project Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila dan Profil Pelajar Rahmatan lil Alamin ( P2RA) di Madrasah
Authors: Susanti Fitri , Kusen  , Sumarto
Published: May 2024

Pancasila character education in Indonesia is an integral part of the formation of quality and ethical student character. MTsN 01 Kepahiang is an educational institution that is active in implementing the values of Pancasila by integrating Islamic values and local culture. The character of Pancasila to graduates has a crucial role. This study aims to explore and describe how the implementation of the student profile project who have undergone Pancasila character learning by integrating Islamic values in MTsN 01 Kepahiang. The methods used were participatory observation, researchers actively participatory in daily school activities, and in-depth interviews with several graduates to explore their understanding of the values of Pancasila and the impact of its application every day. The results explained that MTsN 01 Kepahiang students have a deep and varied understanding of the value of Pancasila, able to explain the meaning and relevance of these values in various aspects of their lives. The observations show that graduate behaviour reflects the application of Pancasila values in social interaction, personal decisions, and participation in society. The discussion raised important implications for character education in MTsN 1 Kepahiang, affirmed the success of the applied in Pancasila character and the need to improve teaching methods and collaboration with various related parties to strengthen the positive impact of Pancasila character education Rahmatan lil Alamin at MTsN 01 Kepahiang.
Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Mata Pelajaran Al Qur’an Hadits dengan Metode Demonstrasi di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Cekelan
Authors: Muhammad Komarun  , Bisri Moh
Published: May 2024

This research aims to find out: 1). Increasing Learning Achievement in Al Qur'an Hadith Subjects in Learning Hadith About Taqwa Using the Demonstration Method 2). Factors that support and hinder the implementation of the Demonstration Method in Hadith Learning about Piety in the Al Qur'an Hadith Subject class IV Semester I at MI Muhammadiyah Cekelan for the 2022/2023 Academic Year. This research is a type of classroom action research using descriptive methods. The subjects in this research were teachers of the Al-Quran Hadith subject, and supporting informants namely students. The results of this research are as follows: (1). Preparation for the Application of the Demonstration Method in Learning Hadiths About Taqwa Subjects of the Qur'an Hadith For students, namely preparing learning materials, formulating goals to be achieved, preparing the tools or media needed, arranging the place and estimating the time that will be used in learning using demonstration method. (2). Supporting factors are adequate facilities, sufficient time for learning, enthusiasm from the children, and an interesting and non-monotonous learning process. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors for implementing the Demonstration Method in Learning Hadith about Piety in the Qur'an Hadith Subject class IV Semester I at MI Muhamadiyah Cekelan are differences in students' ability levels, some children like to talk to themselves and play alone, children lack self-confidence
Manajemen Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar
Authors: Satria Budi M. Hanif , Setio Rini Nur Hikmah
Published: May 2024

This research was motivated by a new policy in the field of Indonesian education from Nadiem Makarim as Minister of Education of the Republic of Indonesia, namely the Merdeka Belajar curriculum, this policy was also applied to madrasas, integrating the curriculum policy of the Ministry of Education and Culture and Technology with the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to find out how the management of the independent learning curriculum in madrasahs, including how to plan the independent learning curriculum in madrasahs, how to implement the independent learning curriculum in madrasahs, how to evaluate the independent learning curriculum in independent learning in madrasas. This research uses a qualitative approach that is descriptive with a case study method. The objects in this study are the KOM Team, Facilitators, and MTsN 1 Kediri Coordinator. The data collection techniques in this study are in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. Then the data that has been collected is analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of this study are, 1) The planning process of the Merdeka Belajar curriculum consists of socialization, training, and preparation of KOM (Madrasah Operational Curriculum), 2) The implementation of the Merdeka Belajar curriculum begins with intracurricular learning and co-curricular learning through a project to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students and the profile of Rahmatan Lil 'Alamin, and 3) Evaluation of the Merdeka Belajar curriculum, namely an evaluation consisting of meetings and assessments (diagnostic, formative, summative). The results of Merdeka Belajar's curriculum management research in MTsN 1 Kediri are good, with the Madrasah Operational Curriculum (KOM) as a curriculum developer in MTsN 1 Kediri.
Metode Pembelajaran Guru Fiqih dalam Meningkatkan Pemahaman Sholat
Authors: Khoirul Huda Yusuf
Published: May 2024

Mabadi' Fiqh is a book that is mostly taught in Salafiyyah Islamic boarding schools for beginners. MI Taswirotul Ulum is an institution within the Misbahul Ulum Islamic Boarding School which teaches fiqh using the book Mabadi' al-Fiqihiyah. Students who are still beginners do not have any prior knowledge of Arabic, of course, they will experience difficulties in understanding the book, for this reason, a fiqh teacher is needed to apply effective and efficient learning methods. Based on research conducted by researchers, there are three research findings: (1) The Fiqh learning system that is applied to students at MI Taswirotul Ulum as one of the processes of making students learn to understand Islamic laws is very in line with the character of students at the madrasa and can provide value. spiritual. (2) The method used in the Mabadi al-fiqhiyah book in presenting fiqh material to students at MI Taswirotul Ulum is by using habituation, example, reward, punishment, lecture, question and answer, discussion, sorogan, bandongan, mudzakaroh, stories, assignments, field trips, experiments, drills/exercises, sociodrama, simulations, fieldwork, demonstrations, and group work. (3) There is a positive and significant influence of studying the book Mabadi al-Fiqhiyah on increasing understanding of prayer material by a 0.05. Thus, it can be concluded that to increase students' understanding of prayer, it must be supported by fiqh teacher learning methods in the form of visual, auditory and kinesthetic, so that students' understanding can increase significantly.
L’orientalisme en Europe de l’Est : l’aventure du Coran des Philomathes
Authors: Drira Abdelhamid
Published: May 2024

The Koran of the Philomaths is a fascinating adventure led by brilliant patriotic students, mainly Polish. They spent several years in Lithuania at the beginning of the 19th century, writing the first Polish translation of the Koran using the Latin alphabet. Numerous articles were devoted to this Koran, as well as several books on the Tatars of Northern Europe. However, those papers emphasize the political patriotic goals behind that translation. This long article, based on a doctoral thesis at the Sorbonne, follows another path and demonstrates that the translation of the Philomaths was first a scientific and literary project motivated by the great interest in Orientalism shown by the Philomaths. To support this, the first part of the article is dedicated to demonstrating the importance of the Orientalist movement in Poland and Vilnius in general, and among several members of the Philomaths and the Philarets. The question of rehabilitation of Polish Orientalists who lived in Russia in the 19th century is also included. The second part of this research addresses essential questions about the Koran of the Philomaths, such as who the real authors are, their sources, their level of Arabic and their work methodology. Some of these practical questions have never been addressed. This article also focuses on what happened to the manuscript of the Philomaths after their condemnation in 1823. It is true that the first printed Polish translation of Buczacki in Warsaw in 1858 is linked to that of the Philomaths. Nevertheless, the article firmly rejects the accusations of usurpation, which are very popular today. Finally, this research shows the lesser-known contribution of other important authors, such as Andrzej Potocki and Albert de Biberstein Kazimirski.
On Presupposition in Qurʾānic Conditionals : The Cases of in kāna and in faʿala
Authors: Iványi Tamás
Published: May 2024

The paper examines the possibilities of the fulfilment of the condition in some āyas of the Qur’ān, whether it is a matter of the future, or the result of the conditional sentence is already decided, either by refusing what the protasis of the conditional sentence claims or by affirming it. These sentences may be called ‘conditionals with a presupposition’. The presupposition may be true or not true, but the outcome of the sentence does not depend on a future event. These conditional sentences are mainly defective, with no apodosis, and are generally of the type in kāna fāʽilan or in kāna min al–fāʽilīna. Forty-five āyas are analysed in this respect and additional āyas are listed which could be similarly dealt with. The results of the examinations always depend on the opinions of the Muslim Qur’ān commentators. In each case the opinions of at least three or four tafsīrs have been examined. The tafsīrs are from the 7th to the 21st centuries. Altogether forty-seven tafsīrs have been taken into consi­deration.
Demystifying the Sixth Co-operative Principle: Interplay between Framework and Digital Era on Growth in Deposit Taking Co-operatives in Kenya
Authors: Metto K. Wilson
Published: May 2024

Co-operatives are indispensable in economic development worldwide. The World Bank, International Co-operative Alliance and International Labor Organization acknowledge co-operatives role in fighting poverty and promoting equity. The guidelines through which co-operatives put their ethics, values and beliefs into practice are embodied in co-operative principles. However, although the sixth principle emphasizes co-operation among co-operatives at local, national, regional and international levels, it is yet to bepracticed adequately due to limited understanding. This paper seeks to demystify the sixth co-operative principle by examining the effect of the interplay between the co-operative framework and digital era on the growth of Deposit Taking co-operatives in Kenya. It is anchored on co-operative socialistic school of thought by Marxist Lerin. The theory states that co-operatives are social enterprises aimed at transforming societies by removing the ills of capitalism through co-operative ethics of self-help and solidarity. Quantitative secondary data from SACCOs Regulatory Authority (SASRA) data base in 175 Deposit Taking co-operatives using cross-sectional research design and census sampling technique is used. Data were analyzed with the aid of binary logistic regression. The findings indicate that the interplay between co-operative framework and digital era accelerates co-operation among co-operatives (p values all <0.05). In addition, it improves service to members and increases co-indicators that lead to increase in co-operation among co-operatives, hence enhancing service to members and co- , were computer hardware, software and skills. Other co-operative framework indicators identified were co-operative identity, structure, policy and environment. The study recommends to co-operative managers and board to embrace co-operative framework and digital era to accelerate co-operation among cooperatives and provide better services to member leading to co-operative movement's growth.
Integrasi Ego State: Konseling Traumatik Menggunakan Ego State Therapy
Authors: Habsy Bakhrudin All , Amalda Amalda , Hariono Kanaya Violetta , Yahya Khairunisha Nabila
Published: May 2024

Traumatic experiences make a person unhappy and often filled with excessive fear. For this reason, traumatic counseling services are needed to eliminate the symptoms of trauma experienced by the counselee. Ego state therapy is a short therapy technique based on the premise that personality consists of separate parts. Ego state therapy can effectively treat cases of trauma and excessive fear. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with literature study, namely a series of activities relating to library data collection methods, reading, recording and processing research materials. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using descriptive analysis methods. This article aims to find out the integration of ego state therapy. The final result of this research is to discuss: (1) ego state theory, (2) traumatic counseling, (3) ego state therapy techniques.
An Observational Study On Cervical Cancer In Sri Lanka And Its Prevention And Management
Authors: Liyanage Sahan , Salibi Ghassan , Tzenios Nikolaos
Published: May 2024

Background: Cervical cancer remains a significant public health issue in Sri Lanka, compounded by limited access to preventive measures and effective management strategies. The study investigates the epidemiological trends of cervical cancer, explores the effectiveness of current interventions, and identifies barriers to accessing care in various socio-economic contexts within the country. Methods and Materials: This observational study employed both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Data were collected through a combination of surveys distributed to healthcare providers and patients, interviews with medical professionals, and analysis of hospital records from 2015-2023 across multiple regions in Sri Lanka. Statistical analysis was performed to identify patterns and correlations between demographic factors and the incidence of cervical cancer. Results: The findings highlight a higher incidence of cervical cancer in rural areas, correlated with socio-economic status and educational level. Despite the availability of HPV vaccination, uptake was low due to cultural stigma and lack of awareness. Treatment accessibility was unevenly distributed, with significant disparities noted between urban and rural healthcare facilities. Conclusion: The study underscores the need for targeted public health interventions to raise awareness of cervical cancer and increase the accessibility of preventative measures across all socio-economic groups in Sri Lanka. Strengthening healthcare infrastructures, especially in rural areas, and promoting educational campaigns about the benefits of vaccination are critical steps towards mitigating the impact of cervical cancer in the region.
Effects of IPOB Sit-At-Home on the Economy of Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, South-Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Nku E.
Published: May 2024

The study examined the effects of IPOB sit-at-home order on the economy of Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, the South-Eastern region of Nigeria. The study employed both primary and secondary sources of data with the use of the system theory by Talcott Parsons which states that every system is made up of sub-system that has component parts, and each component has a vital role to play for the overall performance of the system as a whole. Questionnaires were administered to respondents and data gathered were analyzed with the use of in-depth summary and coding as well as Chi-square at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that IPOB sit-at-home order has negatively affected the economy of Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, south-eastern region of Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study recommends that there is need for IPOB to suspend its sit-at-home order and embrace dialogue with the Federal Government to press down their demand for the release of their leader because this sit-at-home has not yielded any positive results, rather it has deeply eaten up the economy and affected the livelihood of the people which had led to more crimes and even loss of lives and properties. Also, the distribution of resources among the six (6) geo-political zones of Nigeria should be done through proper Federal character principle as this will go a long way to reducing what the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) perceived as gross marginalization to the south-eastern regions. Keywords: Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), National Economy, National Integration
Parental Pressure and Cybercrime Engagement among Youth in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
Authors: Akeusola Bolanle
Published: May 2024

This study examined the connection between parental pressure and cybercrime engagement among Nigerian youth in tertiary institutions. The rise in technology has reshaped interactions and activities, leading to increased online engagement in Nigerian tertiary institutions. However, concerns about the negative consequences, specifically cybercrime, have arisen. This study aimed to understand the influence of parental pressure on youth experiences, explore links between parental pressure and cybercrime, and identify mediating factors. Employing a quantitative approach, a questionnaire survey was administered to undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The sample consisted of 400 participants from Lagos State University and Yaba College of Technology, chosen through multistage cluster sampling. Regression analyses revealed negative associations between parental pressure indicators and academic performance, psychological well-being, and decision-making processes among Nigerian youths. Furthermore, the study found that heightened parental pressure increases the likelihood of youth engaging in cybercrime to meet academic and career expectations. Mediation analyses indicated the pivotal roles of personal motivations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and psychological attributes in mediating the relationship between parental pressure and cybercrime involvement. These findings emphasize the need for supportive environments that prioritize academic and psychological well-being. Collaborative efforts among stakeholders are crucial for addressing the negative outcomes arising from parental pressure and fostering positive youth development. Keywords: Cybercrime, motivation, parental pressure, scam, youth
Effects of Farmers-Herders Conflicts on Food Security in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Obi E.
Published: May 2024

The paper examined farmers-herders’ conflict and its effects on food security in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The study adopts the Frustration-Aggression Theory which posits that aggression is an outcome of frustrating a person’s efforts towards a certain goal. Frustration caused by interference in goal-directed activity produces a ‘readiness’ for aggression which if ‘triggered’ can result in aggressive response. The data collected was through structured questionnaire and analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics. The results revealed that conflict has reduced the rate of food production which has led to loss of lives and property, displacement, poverty, and unemployment with its socio-economic consequences on sustainable development in Nigeria. Therefore, the study recommends that representatives of the host communities and the herdsmen should organize a public forum and part take in decision making process where issues affecting both parties are presented, and the procedure to restoring peace to most of the affected communities will be properly tackled. The process should involve all stakeholders (herdsmen and farmers) in the dispute resolution mechanism. The ranching method for cattle rearing should be properly and unanimously adopted at rearing location across the state with the herdsmen given the needed training for effective and efficient management of the ranching. Keywords: Farmers, Herders, Conflict, Food Security
catastrofismo metodológico de Hans Jonas
Authors: Oliveira Jelson Roberto de
Published: May 2024

Pretende-se, nesse artigo, analisar o conceito de “catastrofismo metodológico” a partir da ética da responsabilidade desenvolvida por Hans Jonas. Para isso, iniciaremos analisando o diagnóstico do autor a respeito das dificuldades contemporâneas de enfrentamento da emergência climática. A partir daí, demonstraremos qual é o lugar de Jonas no debate que envolve o catastrofismo e a colapsologia, demonstrando que esta última levaria a um imobilismo, enquanto a primeira – caso usada metodologicamente – deveria conduzir a um engajamento em vista do enfrentamento da situação e de sua superação. Nesses termos, o catastrofismo metodológico de Jonas ampara-se em um apelo à responsabilidade, compreendida como uma reorientação das ações humanas em vista de garantir as condições de uma vida autêntica no futuro.
Tempos de crise e locais de catástrofe
Authors: Nalli Marcos Alexandre Gomes
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo tem por finalidade ensaiar uma reflexão sobre a aporia imposta pela catástrofe. Para isso, inicialmente, apresenta-se alguns dados de catástrofes a serem tomadas como exemplares: a cheia no Vale do Taquari (RS) e a seca nos rios da bacia amazônica (AM). A seguir, busca-se pensar a questão da catástrofe desde seu índice temporal, e para isso, se recorrerá a duas propostas: de Jean-Pierre Dupuy e de Alain Brossat. Intentou-se outra alternativa, ainda que não exclusiva: a de enfatizar a espacialidade da catástrofe, sem necessariamente perder de vista sua temporalidade, mas de algum modo subordinando-a àquela do espaço, do local da catástrofe, evidenciando como a catástrofe pode ser tomada como questão biopolítica. Por fim, apoiando-se nessa correlação espaço-temporal da catástrofe, e tomando por apoio o terremoto no Haiti em 2010, ensaia-se algum pensamento que busca realocar a relação entre local e global/universal e, assim, subvertendo a lógica biopolítica de sua governamentalidade.
Inflexões da ética da alteridade em Byung-Chul Han: modos de enfrentamento à catástrofe do dataísmo
Authors: Pinto Camila Braga Soares , Chevitarese Leandro Pinheiro
Published: May 2024

Tendo em vista o excesso de positividade e máximo desempenho presentes na Sociedade do Desempenho, Byung-Chul Han retoma o diálogo sobre a transição das sociedades disciplinares de Foucault e de controle de Deleuze, diagnosticando a condição de violência psicopolítica e o aprisionamento narcísico, em um cenário de catástrofe presente no atual regime de informação que configura o dataísmocomo uma das principais ferramentas do sistema neoliberal. Este artigo visa investigar outros modos de existência civilizacional, a partir dos desafios de reincorporação da alteridade, propondo as inflexões que permeiam as visões do autor acerca da ética da alteridade, pautadas na dialogicidade, na experiência da negatividade do outro e nos imbricamentos entre o sujeito e o alter, bem como na alteridade das coisas, como modos de enfrentamento de tal cenário de barbárie, de maneira a reconfigurar as condições de ser e estar no mundo contemporâneo.
Círculo de Moedas: um estudo da Função Quadrática
Authors: Rocha Marcia Falek , Meneghetti Cinthya Maria Schneider , Machado Celiane Costa
Published: May 2024

Esse trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar e discutir uma proposta pedagógica envolvendo o ensino de Função Quadrática, direcionada a estudantes do Ensino Médio. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, e está amparada pelos pressupostos da investigação matemática (Ponte et al., 2019). A atividade surgiu a partir de uma reflexão acerca da seguinte questão: como o estudante poderia reconhecer o gráfico de uma Função Quadrática numa situação problema, utilizando o material concreto? A partir desta proposta, o professor pode refletir sobre o ensino de funções e incentivar o estudante a estabelecer relações entre objetos e problemas matemáticos que, por meio de material concreto, permitem a experimentação e verificação dos resultados conjecturados. Além disso, retomar os conteúdos de Função Afim, Resolução de Sistemas, Radicais, Função Exponencial, discutir os conceitos de domínio, contradomínio, imagem e propriedades do gráfico das funções.
Drying study and phytochemical profile of the aqueous extract of the scaly leaf bulb of Allium cepa L (var.roxa)
Authors: Guterres Cassiano Vasques Frota , Almeida Rodrigo de Aquino de , Sousa Brendha Araújo , Chagas Beatriz Jardim Rodrigues das , Matos Marcelle Adriane Ataide , Lima Thaylanna Pinto de , Pereira Ana Patrícia Matos , Mouchrek Filho Victor Elias , Everton Gustavo Oliveira
Published: May 2024

The objective of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical profile, predict drying kinetics, and quantify the content of total phenolics and flavonoids present in the aqueous extract of the bulb of scamiform leaves of Allium cepa L. The plant material was collected in the municipality of São Luís (MA). For the preparation of the aqueous extract, the cold maceration process was used using distilled water as a solvent. For the study of the drying kinetics, 10 g of the material in natura was submitted to a convective air oven at 45 °C/4h. The statistical parameters were determined by nonlinear regression using the Statistica 10.0software, using the Quasi-Newton method. To determine the total phenolic content, the Folin-Ciocalteu methodology was used. And for the total flavonoids, the aluminum complexation assay was used. The determination of phenolics and total flavonoids revealed significant quantities in the extract, with values of 106.54 mg EAT g-1 and 26.36 mg EAT g-1, respectively. According to the prediction of the statistical data, it was verified that the mathematical methods of Midilli-Kucuk and Verma proved to be adequate to describe the drying process of Allium cepa L. Through the results obtained, the mathematical model was determined for the drying kinetics of the squamous leaf bulb Allium cepa L, in addition to attesting the presence of secondary metabolites, thus making the product fit for biologically active activities.
Aflatoxin M1 in milk and dairy products in Brazil: a review of characteristics, contamination, human exposure and health risks
Authors: Rigueto Cesar Vinicius Toniciolli , Rosseto Marieli , Basso Cristiana , Cunha Admilson Costa da , Cordeiro Madison Willy Silva , Pinto Vandré Sonza , Kaufmann Angélica Inês , Gomes Karolynne Sousa , Pizzutti Ionara Regina , Richards Neila Silvia Pereira dos Santos , Copetti Marina Venturini
Published: May 2024

This paper aimed to present a review of the presence of aflatoxin M1 in milk and dairy products in Brazil, along with its characteristics and potential risks to human health. Overall, most studies analyzed during the defined period of this review (2013 to May 2023) reported average concentrations of AFM1 within the limits established by Brazilian legislation for milk, powdered milk, and cheese. However, considering the consumption of milk and dairy products by more vulnerable groups, such as children, two studies reported levels of AFM1 above the limits established for aflatoxins in different regions of Brazil. Thus, a more rigorous inspection by the responsible Brazilian authorities is necessary. Furthermore, since AFM1 is the only mycotoxin present in milk relevant to public health, it is important to continue conducting studies on the detection and determination of aflatoxins in milk and dairy products. This is necessary to monitor these contaminants and estimate the levels to which the population is exposed.
Nanoemulsions of plant-based bioactive compounds with antimicrobial applications: a review
Authors: Prado Júlio César Sousa , Prado Guilherme Mendes , Aguiar Francisca Lidiane Linhares , Neves Andrea Maria , Nascimento Joice Farias do , Abreu Flávia Oliveira Monteiro da Silva , Fontenelle Raquel Oliveira dos Santos
Published: May 2024

The search for alternative antimicrobial agents is attracting increasing scientific interest. Natural products of plant origin are sources of several substances with proven biological activities, including antimicrobial activity. The encapsulation of these products in the form of a nanoemulsion seeks to overcome problems inherent to these products, such as instability and degradation. Based on these considerations, we carried out a bibliographical survey of nanoemulsions produced from plant-derived substances, such as essential oils and extracts, with antimicrobial potential, focusing on antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activities. Articles and documents published in scientifically relevant journals, as well as keywords classified from Health Sciences Descriptors, were used. All documents relevant to this search reported that nanoemulsions loaded with essential oils and plant extracts from different botanical species had in vitro antimicrobial activity against different microorganisms of medical importance, in addition to enhancing the antimicrobial effects of these bioproducts. Therefore, nanostructured antimicrobials with essential oils and plant extracts can be considered treatment options for microbial diseases: due to their physicochemical properties, they act as better delivery vehicles for natural products with good bioavailability, by reducing toxicity and prolonging the useful life of these natural antimicrobials, thus enhancing treatment for infectious human diseases.