bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of The Feasibility of Minimarkets in Pontianak Cities Based on the Microbiological Quality of Air In Relation to the Physical Condition of the Room
Authors: Rahminda Siti Almira , Jumiati Jumiati , Sulastri Aini
Published: February 2024

Indoor air quality affects human health and productivity. The presence of microorganisms in indoor air is influenced by physical parameters of the space, activities within the space, building factors, ventilation systems, and human maintenance and care. This study aims to assess air quality and analyze the difference in the number of bacteria between minimarkets and the relationship test with their influencing factors. The study used a cross sectional method with 4 minimarket samples, 2 AC and 2 non-AC. Airborne bacterial colony counts were measured using a passive method with blood agar media, a contact time of 15 minutes, and 3 days of repetition. The average value of airborne bacterial colony counts in non-air-conditioned minimarkets (294.3 CFU/) was lower than in air-conditioned minimarkets (531.8 CFU/). The Rank Spearman correlation test results indicated that there was no significant relationship between airborne bacterial colony counts and temperature (p=0.498), humidity (p=0.089), light intensity (p=0.948), and visitor count (p=0.481). All studied minimarkets met the microbiological air quality, population density, and air circulation standards, but not all met the standards for room temperature, humidity, and light intensity based on the quality standards of the Indonesian Ministry of Health Number 1405/MENKES/SK/XI/2002.
Water Demand Modeling using Machine Learning Method in Bandung City, Indonesia
Authors: Afiatun Evi , Yustiani Yonik Meilawati , Tanra Dennis Anugerah
Published: February 2024

This research was conducted at Bandung City with the aim of building a model using machine learning methods so that it can estimated clean water demands in Bandung City, as well as knowing the external factors that are considered to affect the model. Machine learning is a part of Artificial Intelligence (AI) discipline. The modeling is carried out using independent variables in the form of climate parameters which are rainfall, rainy days, and humidity, as well as the dependent variable in the form of drinking water needs which are represented by raw water. Data collection is done through secondary data. The model was built by using the TPOT module, and produces the AdaBoost.R2 algorithm as the most optimal model, by using the model algorithm, the best sub-model is produced with the most influential external factors, namely rainy days and humidity which has an MAE of 326,077.70 and a MAPE of 4.75%. This model is compared with the ARIMA model which has an MAE of 330,672.088 and an MAPE of 5.07%.
Water Quality Measurements with TSS, TDS, Total Phosphate, Nitrate, Total Coliform Parameters in the Garang Water Shed
Authors: Syafrudin Syafrudin , Sarminingsih Anik , Juliani Henny , Arief Budihardjo Mochamad , Sila Puspita Annisa , Ya’azzan Nabila Ikviy
Published: February 2024

Massive industrial and urban development can cause changes in the quality of river water, one of which is the Garang Watershed, located in Central Java Province. This river is situated in Kendal Regency (upper and middle) and Semarang City (middle and lower). This research examined the Garang River's water quality conditions, divided into four sub-basins: Garang Hilir, Garang Hulu, Kreo and Kripik. The parameter assessed in this research is TSS, TDS, Total Phosphate, Nitrate, and Total Coliform Parameters with a total of ten sampling location points were determined based on several criteria using GPS and the SNI 6989.57:2008 sampling method. TSS and TDS concentrations in March-April were observed to be high, especially at sampling point 10. In contrast, total phosphate concentrations were elevated at sampling points 2, 3, and 9; Nitrate values were observed to be high at sampling point 3 in March and sampling point 5 in April; Total coliforms were high at sampling points 1, 3, and 4, all of these is possibly due to domestic waste and the use of fertilizer by agricultural activities. This sampling quality assessment shows a close relationship between human activities and agricultural activities in river water quality, especially in the Garang River.
Evaluation of Waste Management for Ecotourism Development: A Case Study of Goa Rangko, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Authors: Suryawan I Wayan Koko , Mulyana Rachmat , Sianipar Imelda Masni Juniaty , Sari Mega Mutiara , Prayogo Wisnu , Tehupeiory Aarce
Published: February 2024

The development of ecotourism in Goa Rangko, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, has increased waste generation, resulting in environmental degradation and negative impacts on the tourism industry. To address this issue and achieve sustainable tourism, this study aims to investigate the current waste management system in Goa Rangko and propose an optimized solution. The research was conducted through direct field observations and the collection of secondary data from literature and government documents. Waste characterization studies were undertaken to determine waste generation and composition. Based on the findings, a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) was recommended for waste management. The MRF would encompass a source-to-final processing system, ensuring efficient waste handling. Any residue from the process would be appropriately disposed of in the landfill. In addition to the MRF, the study proposes the involvement of the local community, along with education and awareness-raising programs. These initiatives aim to foster a sense of responsibility among the residents and tourists in managing waste sustainably. Moreover, the study suggests implementing an ecotourism certification program to support sustainable tourism development in Goa Rangko.
Diagnostic and Prognostic Profiling of Nucleocytoplasmic Shuttling Genes in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Herceg Samuel , Janoštiak Radoslav
Published: February 2024

One of the key features of eukaryotic cells is the separation of nuclear and cytoplasmic compartments by a double-layer nuclear envelope. This separation is crucial for timely regulation of gene expression, mRNA biogenesis, cell cycle, and differentiation. Since transcription takes place in the nucleus and the major part of translation in the cytoplasm, proper distribution of biomolecules between these two compartments is ensured by nucleocytoplasmic shuttling proteins – karyopherins. Karyopherins transport biomolecules through nuclear pores bidirectionally in collaboration with Ran GTPases and utilize GTP as the source of energy. Different karyopherins transport different cargo molecules that play important roles in the regulation of cell physiology. In cancer cells, this nucleocytoplasmic transport is significantly dysregulated to support increased demands for the import of cell cycle-promoting biomolecules and export of cell cycle inhibitors and mRNAs. Here, we analysed genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic data from published datasets to comprehensively profile karyopherin genes in hepatocellular carcinoma. We have found out that expression of multiple karyopherin genes is increased in hepatocellular carcinoma in comparison to the normal liver, with importin subunit α-1, exportin 2, importin subunit β-1 and importin 9 being the most over-expressed. More­over, we have found that increased expression of these genes is associated with higher neoplasm grade as well as significantly worse overall survival of liver cancer patients. Taken together, our bioinformatic data-mining analysis provides a comprehensive geno­mic and transcriptomic landscape of karyopherins in hepatocellular carcinoma and identifies potential members that could be targeted in order to develop new treatment regimens.
Sediment transport modelling upstream of Al Kufa Barrage
Authors: Omran Zainab Ali , Al-mansori Nassrin Jassim Hussien
Published: February 2024

This study estimated the amount of bed sediment load upstream of Kufa Barrage mainly depending on the hydrodynamic conditions, sediment concentration, and hydraulic parameters. Ten cross-sections approximately over 2 km in length in front of the barrage were selected. Velocities and suspended sediment concentrations at 0.2, 0.6, and 0.8 of the water depth at each section were recorded using an ADCP device. A depth-integrated sampling was utilized to examine the collected data from 6th January to 15th October 2022. It was noted that the effective depth-to-width computation methods and the Toffaleti sediment transport function with the Van Rijn fall velocity were the most compatible and appropriate approaches for determining the sediment transport potential in the selected reach. It was also noted that such techniques were better than the previous formulae to predict the total sediment load. The results revealed excellent agreement between the mean sediment discharge obtained using HEC-RAS 6.2, equal to 6.214 kg/s, and the mean sediment discharge obtained from the field measurements, equivalent to 7.142 kg/s.
Win-Loss-Win in the US–China Game: A Cross-cultural Analysis of a TV Anchor Debate Between Trish Regan and Liu Xin
Authors: Yuan Lingyu , Tian Dexin
Published: February 2024

Guided by the cultural game theory, WGTICC and cultural analysis model, this study has found such game intentions and communication strategies as shaming the invited counterpart versus correcting the host calmly, turning a debate into a Q&A versus using the Q&A as a meaningful presentation, and getting ready to listen versus demonstrating courage, sincerity, and cogency have been adopted during the 3 rounds of debate, thus illustrating and expanding the third assumption in the water and game theory from a win-loss to a win-loss-win result. In terms of cultural roots, Fox Business News, as an example of Western media, has been shifting from objective, accurate, and fair journalism ethics to unilateralism, catalyzed by prioritizing the US interests. In contrast, the Chinese media, like CGTN, have been reshaping themselves for survival and performance employing and developing multiple online platforms while converging with social media.
The sound of the Italian comic book: Representing noises, senses, and emotions across 80 years
Authors: Pischedda Pier Simone
Published: February 2024

This article will describe the long-time use of sound symbolic forms (including ideophones and interjections) in Italian Disney comic book publications, from the 1930s until recent times. This is achieved through the diachronic analysis of ∼4,700 entries coming from a corpus of sound symbolic forms as compiled by the author, taken from 210 Disney stories. Each of the entries was classified according to five different sound symbolic types based on the event, scenario, or situation they referred to. This analysis will provide an ideal chance to comment on several features exploited in the creation and use of sound symbolic forms and will be offered together with elucidations on a few under-researched areas within the linguistic study of sound symbolism. Quantitative data will be provided on (1) the lexical status of these forms, (2) their language of origin, and (3) the frequency of the five sound symbolic types. Additional commentary will also be offered on the various lexical and phonaesthetic experimentations featured in the comic strips. The results will be based on the comparison of the data coming from the corpus with existing research on these topics.
Unveiling the role of rare earth dopant in metal molybdate nanocomposites via facile microwave-combustion strategy and their effect on antibacterial activity
Authors: Shameem Abdul Samad , Uma Priya Mohan , Siva Vadivel , Murugan Anbazhagan , Padmavathi Krishnasamy , Al-Sehemi Abdullah G.
Published: February 2024

Developing a robust material holding antimicrobial assets has been an efficient strategy for reducing the risk of infections related to healthcare, significantly with medical devices and touch surfaces. Molybdenum-based compounds have drawn momentous attraction because of their unique characteristics. A series of undoped and 5 % rare earth (Ce & La) doped metal (Ni, Co & Bi) molybdate nanocomposites have been prepared by facile microwave combustion method and characterized. The present study investigates the effect of dopants on crystal structure and morphology, and their impact on anti-bacterial properties is noticed. The UV–Vis. absorption spectra of all samples show a broad absorption band between 280 and 430 nm. The antibacterial properties of the prepared nanocomposites have been examined by the agar diffusion method against three Gram-positive and two Gram-negative bacteria, showing good bactericidal efficiency for all samples, except 5 % Ce–NiMoO4 (antibacterial activity exclusively against Gram-positive bacteria) and 5 % La–NiMoO4 (no antibacterial activity) nanocomposites. This work provided a novel pathway in the biomaterial field.
Molecular level interaction, molecular structure, chemical reactivity, electronic and topological exploration and docking studies of 1-acetyl-4-piperidinecarboxylic acid
Authors: Selvaraj Selvakumari , Sambantham Muthu , Ayyar Manikandan , Kadaikunnan Shine , Alharbi Naiyf S.
Published: February 2024

The current study deals with the theoretical enquiries of 1-acetyl-4-piperidinecarboxylic acid, a derivative of piperidine. The moiety of piperidine has extensive spread of usages in the field of pharmacology. Employing DFT techniques, theoretical analysis on the caption compound was performed and optimised molecular structure was obtained. Energy gap between HOMO and LUMO along with global reactivity parameters, NLO behaviour, molecular electrostatic potential studies were computed and analysed for the heading compound in gaseous & solvent phases (methanol, ethanol and acetone). On the chemical in the title, topology research such as ELF, LOL and RDG were conducted in different phases. Electron2013hole analysis on excited states was executed. The TD-DFT methodology has been used to assist in the scrutiny of the UV–visible spectra in dissimilar solvents. The energy of interaction and densities of electron of acceptor and donor bonds were computed using NBO research. To confirm the reactive sites in the molecule, Fukui functions were accomplished. Additionally, docking studies against antithrombotic targets were achieved employing autodock tools and drug-like characteristics were also discovered. The steadiness of the targeted proteins has also been projected using Ramachandran plots.
YÖNETİM ALANINDAKİ PSİKOLOJİK İYİ OLUŞ MAKALELERİNİNİN BİBLİYOMETRİK ANALİZİ
Authors: ERTÜRK Merve
Published: February 2024

Bu çalışmada, Web of Science Core Collection veri tabanında yönetim alanında yayınlanan psikolojik iyi oluş ile ilgili makalelerin bibliyometrik analizinin gerçekleştirmesi amaçlanmıştır. Veri tabanı üzerinde “psychological well-being” anahtar sözcüğü ile çevrimiçi bir arama yapılmış ve 1987-2022 yılları arasında yönetim alanında yayınlanan 311 adet makaleye ulaşılmıştır. Analizler için VOSviewer 1.6.19 programı kullanılmış ve bibliyometrik ağ haritaları oluşturulmuştur. Psikolojik iyi oluş ile ilgili en fazla makalenin 2022 yılında yayınlandığı ve en fazla makalesi olan yazarın Burke olduğu görülmüştür. Atıf analizlerine göre en fazla atıf alan yazarın Luthans olduğu ve en fazla atıf alan makalenin ise Kurtessis vd., tarafından hazırlandığı tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulguların psikolojik iyi oluş ile ilgili önemli kaynaklara ulaşmada ve gelecekte yapılacak olan çalışmalar için literatürde var olan boşlukları fark etme noktasında faydalı olacağı söylenebilir.
E7 Ülkeleri için Sağlık Harcamaları ve Doğal Kaynaklar İlişkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: HAN Ayşegül
Published: February 2024

Bu çalışma, 2000-2020 yılları arasında E7 ülkelerinde doğal kaynaklar, sağlık harcamaları, ekonomik büyüme, karbon emisyonları ve ticaret açıklığı arasındaki ilişkileri incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bulgular, E7 ülkelerinde doğal kaynakların sağlık harcamalarını artırdığını, sağlık harcamalarının ekonomik büyümeyi teşvik ettiğini, karbon emisyonlarının sağlık harcamalarını etkilediğini ve sağlık harcamalarının ticaret açıklığını etkilediğini göstermektedir. Hindistan ve Türkiye'de doğal kaynaklar sağlık harcamalarını artırırken, Meksika'da doğal kaynak geliri sağlık sektörünü yönlendirebilmektedir. Çin'de sağlık harcamaları ekonomik büyümeyi tetiklerken, Brezilya, Rusya ve Türkiye'de ekonomik büyüme sağlık harcamalarını artırmaktadır. Endonezya ve Hindistan'da sağlık harcamaları ekonomik büyümeyi teşvik etmektedir. Brezilya ve Meksika'da sağlık harcamaları ile karbon emisyonu arasında ilişki bulunurken, Çin ve Rusya'da çevresel faktörler sağlık harcamalarını artırmaktadır. Ticaret açıklığı ise Brezilya ve Meksika'da sağlık harcamalarını artırmaktadır, ancak hizmet kalitesine dikkat edilmelidir. Bu sonuçlar, ülkelerin doğal kaynakları etkili kullanmaları, sağlık sektörüne yatırım yapmaları, çevresel politikaları güçlendirmeleri ve ticaret açıklığını dengelemeleri gerektiğini göstermektedir.
Multiple Imputation When Variables Exceed Observations: An Overview of Challenges and Solutions
Authors: Chaput-Langlois Sophie , Stickley Zachary L. , Little Todd D. , Rioux Charlie
Published: February 2024

Missing data are a prevalent problem in psychological research that can reduce statistical power and bias parameter estimates. These problems can be mostly resolved with multiple imputation, a modern missing data treatment that is increasingly used. Imputation, however, requires the number of variables to be smaller than the number of observations (i.e., non-missing values), and this number is often exceeded due to, e.g., large assessments, high missing data rates, the inclusion of variables predictive of missing values, and the inclusion of non-linear transformations. Even when the ratio of variables to observations meets the minimum requirement, convergence failure can occur in large, complex models. Specialized techniques have been developed to overcome the challenges related to having too many variables in an imputation model, but they are still relatively unknown by researchers in psychology. Accordingly, this paper presents an overview of four imputation techniques that can be used to reduce the number of predictors in an imputation model: item aggregation with scales and parcels, passive imputation, principal component analysis (PcAux) and two-fold fully conditional specification. The purpose, advantages, limitations, and applications of each method are discussed, along with recommendations and illustrative examples, with the aims of (1) understanding different imputation methods and (2) identifying methods that could be useful for one’s imputation problem.
Pema Tseden (1969–2023)
Authors: Berry Chris
Published: February 2024

By the time of his sudden and unexpected death in May 2023, the Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden had changed the face of cinema from China. He was not only China’s first ethnic Tibetan feature filmmaker, but also an internationally awarded and recognized auteur. Furthermore, his films corrected the existing cinematic imagery of Tibet by countering both Chinese and Hollywood exoticism with a cycle of realist films that articulate the view from within the Tibetan lifeworld. In this essay, Chris Berry argues Pema had recently embarked on a second phase that explored the interior world of Tibetans with explorations of subjectivity, including the visions and thoughts women characters, who were more central than in his earlier films. Finally, by supporting the careers of other Tibetan filmmakers and inspiring a younger generation, Pema’s legacy will continue to grow beyond his own films.
Proximities of Violence
Authors: Herzog Amy
Published: February 2024

Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest (2023) takes an unorthodox approach to Holocaust cinema, studying the everyday life of the Commandant of Auschwitz and his family in their home just outside the wall of the camp, while never directly representing the violence inside. Voyeurism, extended takes, and unstable points of identification create an ethical crisis for the viewer, who is left questioning the mechanics, and the limits, of empathy. The film offers a sensory bounty: tactile images, pastoral greenery, and heightened sounds. These surface-rich images in particular function in dialogue with a history of Holocaust cinema, complicating already vexing questions of cultural memory and political framing. And the pointed focus on the administration of fascism within the home exposes both the domestic implementation of a “blood and soil” ideology, and the ways in which intimacy and proximity can both uphold and erode the frameworks of war.
The Busan International Film Festival
Authors: Bechervaise Jason
Published: February 2024

Jason Bechervaise examines the latest edition of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in the context of the external and internal problems that have plagued the festival over the past ten years, with a leadership crisis this spring once again putting the festival in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. This report explores BIFF’s curation of Korean cinema, with an emphasis on the festival’s importance as launch pad for young Korean filmmakers as well as how the festival’s programming, which now includes productions financed by streaming platforms, reflects the rapidly changing Korean film and media ecosystem.
Un modelo para la motivación del personal docente en instituciones de educación superior analizado desde la complejidad
Authors: Franco-López Jorge Ariel , Valencia-Arias Jhoany Alejandro
Published: February 2024

Objective. This study aims to develop a model that provides a better understanding of the motivation of teaching staff in higher education institutions (HEI) from a complexity perspective. Methodology. It is a correlational-descriptive type of research, with a mixed research method and a motivation-dependent category. The research is linked to a categorical system extracted from the literature review and subsequently refined by two rounds of experts using the Delphi technique. They indicated the following 6 categories that influence teaching motivation: intrinsic, extrinsic, transform knowledge, generate research, quality in education, permanent education, and teaching as a generator of social status. Subsequently, 40 referenced subcategories were constructed that account for each category. For greater accuracy, the Lasso method was used to narrow down the subcategories to 27; this ensured the formulation of questions in a survey with 122 records of teachers, based on the Likert scale type. Results. The interdisciplinarity of complex thinking requires several factors in motivating higher education faculty. These include professional activity, comprehensiveness, effectiveness, knowledge, problem-solving, leadership, interactions, autonomous learning, methodologies, institutional issues, power relations, and social position. Discussion and conclusion. It is crucial to start from a holistic view that integrates teaching motivation in different aspects such as teaching practice, student behavior, organizational aspects, interactivity of the academic community, recognition, and historical and situational contexts. Equally crucial is achieving the integration of these elements that contribute to fostering quality training processes.
Interacciones medicamentosas en pacientes con enfermedad de Parkinson en un programa de atención domiciliaria
Authors: Poggi Estefania , Palacios Ada L. , Condorhuaman Yovani M.
Published: February 2024

Objective: to identify the drug interactions present in the prescriptions filled by patients with Parkinson’s disease from the service of the home care program. Methodology: An observational, descriptive, retrospective cross-sectional study was designed. Results: The review of 548 filled prescriptions was carried out, 439 (80.1%) presented drug interactions, where the male sex and the age group of ≥ 80 years predominated and the most frequent comorbidities were arterial hypertension, chronic gastritis and heart failure. From the review of 439 filled prescriptions, 943 drug interactions were found. Carbidopa/Levodopa presented a higher number of drug interactions. The predominant drug interaction mechanism was pharmacodynamic (413) and according to the evaluation of the prescriptions filled through Drugs.com and classified under the Stockley Alerts criteria, 764 (81.0%) were found to be moderate and 179 (19.0% ) as high. Conclusion: There are drug interactions in the prescriptions filled by patients with Parkinson’s disease from the home care program service, therefore, the need for the intervention of the Pharmaceutical Chemist professional in the pharmacotherapy and pharmacovigilance of patients to prevent the incidence of drug interactions.
Niveles séricos de apolipoproteínas AII y CIII en individuos con sobrepeso y obesidad del Cercado de Lima
Authors: Hernández Luz K. , Guerra Gustavo A. , Gordillo Gloria C. , Parreño Juan M. , Solano Gabriela N. , Flores Juana M. , León Enrique , Campos Antony B. , Guerra Ana P.
Published: February 2024

Overweight and obesity are global public health problems that lead to a scenario of alterations in the concentration of circulating lipoproteins; in this scenario, the least studied apoAII and apoCIII have potential as predictors of stroke. The aim of the present study was to determine the levels of apolipoproteins (apoAII and apoCIII) under conditions of overweight and obesity. For this purpose, blood samples were taken from 72 volunteers of both sexes with an age range between 24 and 64 years who were overweight or obese with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 kg/m2; additionally, lipid profile, glucose, serum levels of apoAII, apoCIII, insulin, and glycosylated hemoglobin were determined using specific kits following the manufacturer’s instructions. As a result, the average age was 47.3 years, 44.44% were obese, 34.72% were overweight and 20.83% had a normal BMI, with p=0.117, also, statistical differences were observed between groups with respect to glycosylated hemoglobin of 5.72 ± 1.02 % (p<0.039) and insulin 16.2 ± 10.7 mIU/L (p<0.006); in the group of patients with obesity the mean HDL (43.6 ± 11.6) was lower than the mean of the groups (45.8 ± 13.1) and was related to an elevated mean (2.67 ± 0.62) of apoAII without statistical significance (p=0. 222), in contrast to apoCIII (1.21 ± 1.18b,p=0.028). We conclude that apoAII levels do not show statistically significant variation when comparing groups of overweight and obese patients; however, apoCIII does show variations and/or intergroup differences.
Propagandinio Lietuvos SSR radijo diskurso išeivijai dekodavimas JAV lietuvių spaudoje
Authors:   , Kupetytė Rūta
Published: February 2024

Decoding of Lithuanian SSR radio propaganda discourse to the diaspora in the press of Lithuanian Americans
Assessments of breeding practices, major constraints and opportunities of sheep and goat production in Sinana district, bale zone, Ethiopia
Authors: Diriba Lelisa , Kebede Taye
Published: February 2024

The study was conducted in selected Rural Kebeles of Sinana District, Bale Zone of Ethiopia with the objectives to identify the breeding practices and assess the major challenges and opportunities of sheep and goat production under taken. Both primary data through structured questionnaire and secondary data from different relevant offices, published and unpublished sources were gathered. A set of semi-structured questionnaire were used to collect data from 120 farmer-owning shoats based on single-visit-interviews. To enrich the primary data, field observations and group discussions were also undertaken. The result of the study indicated that majority of the respondents kept their sheep and goat under free grazing and partly tethered management, respectively during dry and wet season. The main reason for keeping sheep and goat by majority of the farmers (81%) is as a source of money to supplement family income. Almost the entire interviewed households were practices fattening for targeted market. From interviewed respondents 33 (27.5%), 29 (24.17%) and 26 (21.67%) of respondents select animals for fattening based on body conformation, age and local ecotypes, respectively. The most type of feeding systems practices in the study area was free grazing (90.83% during dry; 79.17% during wet season). Natural pasture and crop residues were the main feed resource during the rainy season whereas natural pasture, crop residue, and local brewery by product are the main dry season feeds. Feed shortage, land scarcity, and untimely credit access were the major constraints that hinder sheep and goat productivity in the study area. About 53.9% of interviewed households declared that, sheep and goat health problem were occurred. Overall mortality rate of sheep and goat in study area were 12.9% and 14%, respectively. The highest mortality rate occurred in suckling flock (16% lambs; 16 kids %), young flock (9.6 % lambs; 13% kids) and breeding females (ewes 12% and does 14%) in all study sites. The available opportunities of sheep and goat production in the study area were feasible weather condition followed by availability of adapting local sheep and goat breed, market access and government intervention.
Moxabustion at acupuncture points for the treatment ofuterine fluid in six mares
Authors: G Fernandes Joaqim Jean , Beker Silveira Gabriela , Caroline Soares Borges Fátima , Barnabé Escodro Pierre
Published: February 2024

Acupuncture (AP) has been widely used for treatment of reproductive disorders in the bovine and swine species, however few studies have been performed in the equine for this purpose. The aim of this report was to investigate the effects of the use of moxibustion associated with acupuncture needle in acupoints for treatment of endometritis in six mares of Mangalarga Marchador breed of highly relevant reproductive, aged between 15 and 25 years old. The treated females had a history of endometritis in the past four years, as described in the individual reproductive medical history. The following points were used bilaterally, once a week for a total of nine sections: Bladder, 23, 24, 25, 39 and BaiHui. The technique of moxabustion at acupuncture specific points on bladder meridian can be used to reduce uterine fluid accumulation in mares used with intend of reproduction or embryo transfer. There is a need for comparative studies to proof and validation of moxibustion at acupoints for treatment of endometritis in mares.
Una revisión pertinente en momentos de pérdida de biodiversidad: estado actual y vacíos de conocimiento en abejas (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) en Colombia
Authors: Cortés-Gómez Angela María , Rico-Aristizábal Gabriel Ignacio , Amarillo-Suarez Angela Rocio
Published: February 2024

La acelerada pérdida de diversidad de especies de abejas pone en peligro muchas de las funciones y servicios ecosistémicos en los que ellas participan. Colombia no es ajena a esta problemática, por lo cual se realizó una revisión bibliográfica que analiza el estado del conocimiento de las abejas, en diferentes temas, en el país. Para ello, se revisaron, clasificaron y analizaron las publicaciones sobre abejas en Colombia en nueve bases de datos bibliográficas, entre los años 1927 y 2020, encontrándose 277 estudios. El año que mostró mayor producción de estudios fue 2016. En general, la mayoría de los artículos fueron publicados por investigadores afiliados a la Universidad Nacional de Colombia (130). Los temas más estudiados han sido taxonomía con 73 publicaciones y apicultura con 64, la mayoría realizados en la especie exótica Apis mellifera (Linnaeus‎, 1758). El monitoreo de especies, biogeografía, ecología funcional y evolutiva de las abejas nativas, son áreas que sin duda requieren más estudios, permitiendo comprender las respuestas ecológicas y evolutivas de estos organismos clave, y cómo y en qué grado están siendo afectadas por diversos procesos de transformación antropogénicos. Este conocimiento además es indispensable para generar acciones que prevengan o mitiguen la pérdida de diversidad de las abejas y la disminución de funciones y servicios ecológicos claves para la humanidad como la polinización.
Fatores associados à presença de incontinência urinária em um grupo de pessoas idosas atendidas em um ambulatórioescola
Authors: Gonzalez Manso Maria Elisa , Laszlo Torres Renata , Conti Martins Maria Clara , Camargo Simoes Zaninotto Rafaella , Teixeira Costa Monique
Published: February 2024

Incontinência urinária em um grupo de pessoas idosas
Objetivo: identificar a prevalência de incontinência urinária e fatores associados em uma população idosa atendida em um ambulatório de uma clínica-escola.
Método: estudo observacional transversal, realizado mediante busca em prontuários de 108 pessoas idosas atendidas em um ambulatório interdisciplinar de uma clínica-escola localizada no município de São Paulo. Foram incluídas pessoas acima de 60 anos, com atendimento realizado desde o segundo semestre de 2015 até junho de 2019. Coletaram-se as variáveis: sexo, idade, escolaridade, estado civil, doenças em tratamento, existência de polifarmácia, autopercepção de saúde, desempenho nas atividades de vida diária e referência a quedas. Para as mulheres, verificou-se a presença ou não de terapia hormonal estrogênica e, para os homens, a presença de hiperplasia prostática. Quanto à incontinência urinaria, observou-se sua prevalência, tipo, se limitante ou não, e existência de noctúria. Todas as variáveis foram analisadas em conjunto e conforme sexo e idade. Para identificar os fatores que influenciam a presença de incontinência urinária foi feita Regressão Logística.
Resultados: a maioria das pessoas tinha entre 60 e 69 anos, ensino fundamental incompleto e boa percepção de saúde, sendo independentes para as atividades básicas. Quarenta e uma pessoas apresentaram incontinência, sendo que esta mostrou-se associada à presença de diabetes, de polifarmácia e, nas mulheres, a ausência de terapia hormonal estrogênica.
Conclusão: o estudo mostra a importância de averiguar a síndrome na população geriátrica, a qual ainda é ligada a tabus e subdiagnosticada, apesar de seu impacto na qualidade de vida da pessoa idosa.
Estudo de demanda por novos serviços em um escritório de contabilidade do interior do RS
Authors: Kuhn Malcus Cassiano , Käfer Sabrine Elisa
Published: February 2024

O artigo objetiva apresentar um estudo de demanda por novos serviços em um escritório de contabilidade de uma cidade do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. Realizou-se uma pesquisa quanti-qualitativa, com um estudo de caso, a partir de fundamentação teórica sobre serviços que podem ser ofertados em um escritório de contabilidade e a aplicação de um questionário eletrônico, para uma amostra de 21 empresas clientes do escritório e ativas em setembro de 2019. O serviço mais demandado foi a assessoria contábil gerencial, por 38,1% das empresas clientes; seguida pelos serviços de planejamento tributário e de recrutamento e seleção de colaboradores, ambos por 28,57% das empresas; e, por último, o serviço de planejamento estratégico, indicado por 23,81% das empresas. Dessa forma, constatou-se que as empresas possuem interesse, mas não tão expressivo, por novos serviços, podendo o escritório de contabilidade analisar os resultados da pesquisa, para, após reorganizar as funções internas necessárias, oferecer novos serviços.
لترقيةمهارة الاستماع STAD استخدام نموذج التعلم التعاوني
Authors: Harahap Fadhilah el-Wahdah , , Ritonga , Mahyudin , Yasmadi Yasmadi
Published: February 2024

Purpose- This research aims to know the effects of listening skills by  using the Student Team Achievement Division (STAD) type cooperative learning models in Islamic Senior High School 2 Padang.
Design/Methodology/Approach- This research is a quantitative experimental research where the object is students of Islamic Senior High School 2 Padang. The data in this research was obtained through observation, interview, and test.
Findings- The results of this research indicate that there is an effect of  listening skills by using the STAD type cooperative learning models because there is an increase in student learning outcomes. This can be seen from the average value of the student before using the model is 60 while the average value of the student after is 83.
Research Limitation/ Implications- Due to the time limits, this research couldn’t go any further. However, it obtained satisfactory results and can be expected to help develop innovative learning models for listening skill in Islamic Senior High School 2 Padang.
استخدام أسلوب التعليم للمعلم الناطق الاصلي بالعربية
Authors: Bashori M. , Syaiful Syaiful
Published: February 2024

Purpose- Each teacher (lecturer) has a characteristic teaching style in the learning process. This study shows that the teaching style used by native Arabic speaking lecturers is a discussion-dialogue style. This can be aligned with the teaching style classification theory, namely the interactional teaching style.

Design/Methodology/Approach- Researchers used a qualitative type method with a field approach. The aim is to describe directly in the field and then write about how to use the teaching style of native speaker lecturers and to review descriptively some of the student's opinions regarding the use of teaching styles and the impact they have on the process of learning Arabic. Then the data was collected and validated through three general instruments in qualitative research, namely observation, interviews and documentation.

Findings- Apart from native speaker lecturers using a discussion-dialogue teaching style, native speaker lecturers combine teaching styles with other types of teaching styles to support success in the process of learning Arabic. Students are of the opinion that the teaching style of native Arabic speakers is not boring and has an impact on student enthusiasm and discipline in learning with native Arabic speakers.

Research  Limitation/  Implications- The limitations of the problem in this research focus on the use of the teaching style of native speaker lecturers at the KH Islamic boarding school Abdul Chalim Mojokerto.
Transformation of teachers through a collaborative-reflective training model: A case study on school-based professional development
Authors: Altun Sertel , Yucel-Toy Banu
Published: February 2024

With this study we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a collaborative and reflective school-based training model on the teachers’ professional transformation in a middle school in Turkey. This study emerged as a result of a need for this school to transform its instructional approach to the understanding by design (UbD) approach. Considering the needs of teachers for instructional design, a 1-year training programme was planned. Thirteen teachers from different subject fields in the school participated in this case study. The teachers prepared 4 UbD plans collaboratively under the coaching of the researchers, implemented them in the class, and participated in the reflection meetings after each implementation. While evaluation of plans showed their progress, focus-group interviews revealed that this training had changed the teachers’ instructional approach and developed their design skills. Additionally, even though there were some challenging issues such as intense workloads, time constraints, coordination problems, the teachers generally emphasised the contributions of studying UbD to their peer collaboration, classroom practices, and their students’ understanding and learning. We concluded that not only this collaborative and reflective training model but also the UbD itself had positive effects on teachers’ professional transformation.
MIGRANTES VENEZOLANOS EN COLOMBIA
Authors: Ortegón-Suárez Lina María , Carranza-Sierra Karen Michelle
Published: February 2024

La investigación que comenzó desde el año 2021, con algunas dificultades para su desarrollo, causadas por la pandemia, tiene como objetivo reconocer la problemática social que viven los migrantes venezolanos, sus necesidades y oportunidades a nivel psicosocial, teniendo en cuenta los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la (Organización de las Naciones Unidas) ONU. Por otro lado, se realizó el análisis de revistas indexadas, páginas oficiales de entidades privadas y públicas. Además de existir muy poca información, esta refleja la falta de seriedad en el abordaje de un fenómeno arrasador como este en el país. Entonces, es una investigación descriptiva con un enfoque mixto (cualitativo y cuantitativo) que se expondrá más adelante.Ahora bien, dentro de las diferentes conclusiones se tiene que en Colombia existe la explotación de migrantes desde que ingresan al país, expuestos a sufrir de abusos por parte de grupos armados ilegales en las zonas fronterizas, consecuencia de que no se tiene un verdadero control de ingreso o es demorado por lo cual las personas deben enfrentarse a las llamadas “trochas” para poder ingresar o salir del país colombiano, buscando una mejor calidad de vida. Adicionalmente, se encontró que no se cumplen a cabalidad los acuerdos estipulados entre Colombia y entidades de nivel internacional como el de ACNUR (Agencia de la ONU para refugiados). Otro factor deficiente es el servicio de salud, como se verá en el desarrollo de la investigación con la presentación de datos y estadísticas que demuestran y aseveran la gran incoherencia entre lo que se ofrece y la verdadera necesidad de los migrantes, por lo que, y como se mencionó anteriormente, el problema se refleja en los datos descritos en el desarrollo de la investigación. además de la desinformación que se encuentra al respecto. Se concluye que se necesitan políticas públicas que permitan crear un balance de la realidad en cuanto a esta problemática, exigir un control de ellas y actuar.
DE LA REVOLUCIÓN FRANCESA A LA SEPTIMA PAPELETA
Authors: Bonilla-Cuesta Oscar David , Pacheco-Aristizabal Mario Andrés , Bravo-Alarcón GianCarlo
Published: February 2024

Así como el 5 de mayo de 1789 la Revolución Francesa establece las bases de la Declaración de los Derechos del Hombre y el Ciudadano, originando un cambio a nivel mundial, el 25 de agosto de 1989 marcó un cambio estructural en la historia de Colombia, a través de la séptima papeleta, dando origen a la actual Constitución Política de nuestro país. Esta orienta el estado social de derecho en la defensa de la democracia e impide el ascenso del populismo o el autoritarismo; su fin fundamental es atender las reformas sociales que Colombia reclama en las calles. El inconformismo permanente de los ciudadanos debe materializarse en las reformas, ratificando y dando vida al espíritu de la Constitución Política de 1991; todo esto, a partir del diálogo y la participación ciudadana en todo su esplendor, máxime en un momento coyuntural que vivió el país, en el marco de la muy polarizada contienda electoral.
PRINCIPIO DE EN LA CONTRATACIÓN PÚBLICA COLOMBIANA
Authors: Revuelta-Yances Silvia F.
Published: February 2024

La investigación que da origen al presente artículo busca determinar si existen en la contratación pública aspectos que limiten el principio de reciprocidad en Colombia, y, si es así, exponer cuáles podrían ser. Teniendo en cuenta lo anterior, se pudo deducir que a pesar de que este tipo de principio busca de alguna forma darle entrada a un derecho público global, Colombia no parece estar del todo preparado para la incursión de este a nuestro sistema jurídico, debido a los diferentes condicionantes que se presentan en distintos ámbitos que obstaculizan la debida implementación del mismo. Para llegar a esta determinación se estudió la naturaleza jurídica del principio de reciprocidad y su armonía con otros principios de la contratación pública colombiana; también se analizó si existen condicionantes a este principio en procesos de selección con las MiPymes. Por otro lado, se revisó si su no participación en los contratos de servicios públicos y régimen especial puede ser una limitante; posteriormente, se examinó la importancia de este principio para la Comunidad Andina (CAN) la cual es un buen ejemplo de la evolución del derecho público a nivel internacional; y, por último, se indagó si existe algún mecanismo que garantice el cumplimiento de este principio en la contratación pública.
Increasing HIV screening in a secondary hospital emergency department in Brazil: searching for opportunities
Authors: Moura Rafael Jardim de , Valente Pablo K. , Romero Gustavo Adolfo Sierra
Published: February 2024

Patients seeking emergency care have higher HIV prevalence than the general population, but HIV testing is often not offered in these settings, constituting missed opportunities for HIV testing. Semi structured interviews were conducted withemergency department health workers in a secondary hospital in Brazil. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed for themes related to barriers and facilitator to HIV testing in emergency departments (EDs) and strategies to implement HIV screening programs. Currently, most providers reported only offering HIV testing when suspecting that the health problem that motivated the patient to seek care could be HIV-related. Although some providers believed that EDs would not be appropriate to implement screening programs, acceptability of HIV screening programs in this setting was overall high, particularly among nurses. Barriers to increasing HIV testing in EDs included concerns about time, understaffing, and increased costs. The initial triage was identified as a leverage point to obtain consent for HIV screening. Advantages and limitations of HIV screening programs at initial triage, testing blood samples collected for other reasons, and for patients undergoing emergency surgical procedures are discussed. EDs in medium income countries constitute a potential scenario to implement HIV screening programs, and such programs may benefit from empowering nursing staff to that end.
Influence of temperature on the incidence of dengue in the city of Campinas, São Paulo state, Brazil (2013 – 2022)
Authors: Geraldini Bernardo , Johansen Igor Cavallini , Justus Marcelo
Published: February 2024

Global dengue cases rise, notably in Brazil. This study analyzes temperature’s role in itsspread. By using monthly data and controlling for rainfall, linear regressions with ARIMA errorswere estimated in order to measure the influence of temperature on the incidence of denguein the city of Campinas, São Paulo state, Brazil. Findings reveal that a 1ºC increase in meantemperature leads to a cumulative increase of approximately 20% – 30% in dengue incidencewithin one to two months. Rainfall shows no discernible impact. Results highlight theimportance of temperature on the spread of dengue and potentially other mosquito-bornediseases.
Mechanical property of bolted-assembled reinforced concrete column-steel composite joints
Authors: Cheng Xuansheng , Xia Peiyan , Wang Limei , Sun Haodong , Ding Kai
Published: February 2024

Herein, a new type of bolted-assembled reinforced-concrete column-steel (RCS) beam composite joint is proposed by analysing the force and force transmission process of RCS beam composite joints. The practicality and uniqueness of the structure apply to beam–column joints in large shopping malls, mid- to high-rise office buildings, factories, garages and other building structures. By the finite-element software modelling, a numerical simulation is established and used to analyse the variation of stress and equivalent plastic deformation, hysteresis curve, skeleton curve, stiffness degradation and energy dissipation coefficient under monotonic displacement–load and cyclic displacement–load. Results elaborate that the RCS composite connection has good ductility under monotonic displacement–load. Besides, under the cyclic displacement–load capacity, the hysteresis curve is full, the stiffness degradation is not obvious and the ductility and energy dissipation are good. This study is expected to promote the engineering application and guide follow-up research of the new nodes.