bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Voices Without Words: The Spectrum of Nonverbal Vocalisations
Authors: Kamiloglu Roza Gizem , Sauter Disa
Published: June 2024

Nonverbal vocalisations are a fundamental part of human life. This review uses Tinbergen’s ethological framework to examine the functions, ontogenetic trajectories, evolutionary history, and underlying mechanisms of five types of vocalisations: cries, laughter, moans, screams, and sighs. By integrating insights from evolutionary biology and social psychology, we demonstrate how biological functions and social factors shape these vocalisations. The review discusses the relationship between acoustic properties and functions, highlighting the diverse roles vocalisations can play, including emotion regulation, social bonding, threat signalling, and fostering group cohesion. Tracing the development of vocalisations from infancy to adulthood emphasises the role of innate tendencies as well as delineating processes of social learning. We additionally examine how social context and cultural norms influence vocalisations and their interpretation. For each vocalisation type, we map their distinct nature and communicative potential: cries are crucial for survival and caregiving responses; laughter fosters social bonding and group cohesion; moans convey a wide range of internal states from pleasure to discomfort; screams serve as urgent alarms in critical situations; and sighs regulate emotions and signal shifts in emotional states. This review emphasises that both biological and social factors must be considered to fully understand nonverbal vocalisations.
Bridging Perspectives - A Review and Synthesis of 52 Theoretical Models of Delusions (Preprint)
Authors: Denecke Saskia , Schönig Sven Niklas , Bott Antonia , Faße Julian , Lincoln Tania Marie
Published: June 2024

The degree to which numerous existing models of delusion formation disagree or propose common mechanisms remains unclear. To achieve a comprehensive understanding of delusion aetiology, we summarised 52 theoretical models of delusions extracted from a systematic literature search. We identified central aspects and unique or overarching features of five core perspectives: cognitive (n=22), associative learning (n=4), social (n=5), neurobiological (n=6), and Bayesian inference (n=15). These perspectives differ in foci and mechanistic explanations. Whereas some postulate delusions to result from associative and operant learning, others assume a disbalance in the integration of prior beliefs and sensory input or emphasise the relevance of information processing biases. Postulated moderators range from maladaptive generalised beliefs over neurocognitive impairment to dopamine, stress, and affective dysregulation. The models also differ in whether they attempt to explain delusion formation in general or the delusional content (i.e., persecutory). Finally, some models postulate functional aspects of delusions, such as insight relief. Despite their differences, the perspectives converge on the idea that delusions form as an explanation for an experienced ambiguity. Building on this common ground, we propose an integrative framework incorporating essential mechanistic explanations from each perspective and discuss its implications for research and clinical practice.
Bias-reduced Haebara and Stocking-Lord linking in the presence of differential item functioning
Authors: Robitzsch Alexander
Published: June 2024

Haebara and Stocking-Lord linking methods are frequently used to compare the distribution of two groups. Previous literature demonstrated that Haebara and Stocking-Lord linking can produce bias in estimated standard deviations and, to a smaller extent, in estimated means in the presence of differential item functioning (DIF). This article determines the asymptotic bias of the two linking methods for the 2PL model. A bias-reduced Haebara and bias-reduced Stocking-Lord linking method is proposed to reduce the bias due to uniform DIF effects. The performance of the new linking method is evaluated in a simulation study. In general, it turned out that Stocking-Lord linking had substantial advantages over Haebara linking in the presence of DIF effects. Moreover, bias-reduced Haebara and Stocking-Lord linking substantially reduced the bias in the estimated standard deviation.
Split-Half Experiment on Data Quality of Factorial Surveys: Reducing Social Desirability Bias and Priming
Authors: Kleinewiese Julia
Published: June 2024

Factorial surveys are well-established and advantageous but not immune to issues of data quality that result from social desirability bias or unintended priming. Systematic methodical research needs to examine the possible antecedents – and what exacerbates them – to attain more truthful responses. The aim of the current study is to examine under what conditions the 2nd person point of view – versus the 3rd person point of view – leads to higher data quality in factorial surveys. Specifically, the assumptions are tested that while the 2nd person point of view may generally deliver the better data, the opposite is true when sensitive topics are involved. Additionally, selecting a point of view can influence unintended priming effects on respondent variables on similar topics. This issue needs to be examined to avoid increasing the vignette data quality at the expense of relevant respondent items in the questionnaire. In order to test these assumptions, this paper applies a systematic methodical approach used in previous studies examining factorial surveys and social desirability: a split-half experiment of a factorial survey. Two scenarios, one regular and one sensitive, are presented to respondents who are randomly allocated to one of two conditions: The 2nd person point of view or the 3rd person point of view (of the protagonist in the scenario). The results of this experiment are analyzed in-depth, including OLS and logistic regressions as well as multi-level regression models. The results provide support for the assumption that the more immersive 2nd person point of view generally performs better. When sensitive topics are involved, the 3rd person point of view may be preferable, although the results are not as clear in this regard. Moreover, the 3rd person point of view is less prone to unintended priming effects of the vignettes on respondent items covering similar topics.
Can Information, Compensation, and Party Cues Increase Mass Support for Green Taxes?
Authors: Bürgisser Reto , Stadelmann-Steffen Isabelle , Armingeon Klaus
Published: June 2024

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy presents a major challenge, with green taxes often seen as an efficient policy to promote environmentally friendly behavior. However, these taxes are difficult to implement due to public concerns about immediate costs versus future environmental benefits. To address this, we conducted a survey experiment in Switzerland to investigate whether information on green tax efficacy, compensation through revenue recycling, and party cues can make green taxes more attractive to citizens. Our findings indicate that information about compensation mechanisms and party cues can enhance support for green taxes. In contrast, single instances of information on tax efficacy do not significantly affect beliefs or policy support. Green tax proposals are more popular when compensation strategies address climate change or mitigate social risks and when there is broad party consensus providing clear cues to citizens. However, our findings also underscore the potential trade-off associated with a broad coalition of parties supporting green tax reform, which may lead to diminished support from the left. These insights have important implications for designing and communicating green taxes, highlighting the role of informed beliefs and political signals in shaping public attitudes toward environmental policies.
Sharpening blunt instruments: Exploiting non-linearities to enhance identification
Authors: Schwarz Christopher , Sharif Sally , Oswald Christian
Published: June 2024

Without the ability to directly manipulate treatment assignment, scholars often turn to quasi-experimental identification strategies. Perhaps the most popular yet contentious approach has been to find a plausibly exogenous instrumental variable to estimate the treatment effect through two-stage least squares or two-stage residual inclusion. A common issue with this strategy is that potential instruments are often found to be weak, invalid, or both, in which case the identification strategy is inappropriate and the results potentially misleading. This note proposes an identification strategy with which non-linearities in the first stage can be exploited to (1) increase the strength of first-stage relationships (2) render otherwise invalid instruments valid, and (3) identify more than one treatment effect with the same source of exogenous variation. The approach is illustrated through simulations and is applied to the study of determinants of economic growth. R code is provided in the Appendix to facilitate its use in applied studies. Our proposed approach expands the domain of applicability for instrumental variables by loosening rather than imposing assumptions.
Los comportamientos prosociales y la disposición a la contribución económica de los visitantes del Parque Nacional Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Authors: Mantilla Falcón Marcelo , Valencia Núñez Roberto , Valle Álvarez Tatiana
Published: June 2024

La actividad recreativa en áreas naturales tiene gran importancia en los tiempos modernos, pero su sostenibilidad económica presenta serias dificultades y limitaciones. Una forma de velar por su cuidado y conservación es a través de aportes voluntarios por parte de los visitantes en vista que las aportaciones del Estado no son suficientes. El presente estudio analiza los escenarios posibles para conseguir fondos económicos para la sostenibilidad financiera del Parque Nacional Cotopaxi en Ecuador, mediante un cuasi experimento donde participaron 407 turistas nacionales e internaciones clasificados en tres grupos aleatoriamente: reciprocidad, conformidad y anonimidad, enmarcado en lo que se conoce como conductas prosociales. La investigación se desarrolló in situ a 4800 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Se aplicó una encuesta debidamente validada con preguntas dicotómicas y de opción múltiple. Los resultados más evidentes demuestran que los turistas extranjeros tienen mayor disponibilidad y voluntariedad a colaborar en un rango superior a los 5,00 dólares americanos. Se concluye que una solución adecuada para garantizar el cuidado y conservación de áreas naturales es a través de aportes voluntarios de los visitantes porque los presupuestos estatales siempre serán un limitante.
URL: https://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/1602
Negocios inclusivos: desarrollo socioeconómico y disminución de la brecha de ingresos
Authors: Méndez Bravo Julio
Published: June 2024

El presente trabajo de investigación tiene por objetivo analizar el impacto de los Negocios Inclusivos en las economías en desarrollo, mediante una revisión bibliográfica de revistas de alto impacto que evidencian la relevancia del modelo de negocio inclusivo en la disminución de la brecha de ingresos, impulsando el desarrollo social y económico, mejorando la calidad de vida de los emprendedores y las comunidades donde se desarrollan los emprendimientos, propiciando la generación de nuevos mercados que se basan en  la Responsabilidad Social del Consumidor y fortalecen la Responsabilidad Social Empresarial, promoviendo la generación de innovación y conocimiento. La finalidad de la investigación es dar a conocer a los negocios inclusivos como el medio opcional para que las economías en desarrollo logren reducir la brecha de ingresos y la inequidad en la redistribución de la riqueza; ya que este tipo de emprendimiento incorporan a la cadena productiva y de consumo a la Base de la Pirámide resaltando la Responsabilidad Social, por lo que se puede establecer que los Negocios Inclusivos tienen un impacto positivo en el desarrollo económico y social de las economías en desarrollo.
URL: https://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/1604
Determinación de prioridades competitivas del sector de la confección en la región sierra del Ecuador
Authors: Guzmán Toasa Francisco , Curillo Paguay William
Published: June 2024

El entorno global competitivo requiere de las empresas el cumplimiento obligatorio de las exigencias del mercado que deben estar alineadas a las estrategias de manufactura, cuyas prioridades competitivas son: calidad, costo, entrega, flexibilidad y servicio, con sus subdimensiones específicas.  El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar y ponderar las prioridades competitivas del sector de la confección de la región sierra del Ecuador en el año 2018, mediante un procedimiento validado por Sarache, Marrero y Hernandez, y con un análisis multicriterio, a través de encuestas realizadas a expertos de este sector; además, se elaboró el indicador de efectividad del desempeño que considera las prioridades definidas por los expertos y se aplicó en la evaluación de tres grandes empresas y una Pyme del sector. Los resultados de las prioridades competitivas fueron, calidad (33%), costo (28%), entrega (17%), servicio (12%) y flexibilidad (9%). El indicador de efectividad de desempeño que requiere el mercado es 5 y los resultados de las grandes empresas alcanzan un valor entre 2,4 y 3,0 y la Pyme un valor de 1,73 sobre 5 lo que muestra diferencias entre las empresas.  La evaluación del desempeño y los resultados en cada una de las prioridades, constituyen una guía cuantitativa para utilizarla en la mejora continua de las empresas.   
URL: https://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/1674
Estrategias del marketing digital adaptadas a pequeñas y medianas empresas en Latinoamérica
Authors: Castro Rivera María , Carpio Vega Milena
Published: June 2024

El marketing digital se ha convertido en una herramienta fundamental para las pymes, no sólo en el ámbito empresarial, sino para posicionarse en el mercado a nivel global. Por lo tanto, la siguiente investigación tiene el propósito de analizar bibliográficamente las estrategias de marketing digital adaptadas en pequeñas y medianas empresas en Latinoamérica durante los últimos 15 años, utilizando un enfoque de carácter cualitativo, de tipo teórico y transversal, mediante el uso de base de datos reconocidas. Como resultados se obtiene las herramientas usadas en las pymes y en base a ellas se identifican los factores clave de éxito y se sugieren estrategias esenciales a considerarse para el desenvolvimiento exitoso en el mercado. La información obtenida servirá para que las pymes y otros grupos de interés, puedan identificar los principios en los que se basa el marketing digital, proporcionando información en cuanto las estrategias que puedan ser adaptadas en las mismas.  
URL: https://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/2185
A Motivation Practice and Performance in Public Schools of Lalitpur District
Authors: Rajbhandari Tejendra Praksh
Published: June 2024

The study appraises current practices of teachers’ motivation and students’ performance in community schools of Lalitpur. The objective of the study is to conceptualized motivation from effective teaching and learning perspectives that fostered students’ performances. The study applied single instrumental case study methodology in which information are generated from in-depth interviews and focus group discussion. During the analysis, the theoretical insights were brought from goal orientation, and need/motivation theories. The study finds that, teachers applying various motivational strategies to the school that increases students’ performances. Students are becoming sensitive on moral value of education; they are questioning on ethical character, subject knowledge and expertise the teaching and parenting. Writing skill and academic performance of the students found in improving trend.
China-Canada Economic Relations in the Early 21st Century
Authors: Rahman Md. Sayedur , Sujan Saymon Ahamed
Published: June 2024

In Canada's corporate and political communities, it is now commonly acknowledged that China is becoming a global economic superpower. For instance, it is now accepted knowledge that all companies, and even all government agencies, must create a "China Strategy," whether or not they conduct any business with China directly. Since the conclusion of the Cold War, China has assumed a larger role in world geopolitics and gained the attention of the most influential political figures. Canada is a prime example of a selective or specialized power today and looks to have established its steady place in international affairs. In order to assess the position of the modern People's Republic of China (PRC) in Canadian foreign policy, this paper explores Canada-China relations from the most current angle. This study examines several facets of bilateral ties, including human rights and democracy, economics and commerce, the ability of Chinese Canadians to advocate and their impact on Ottawa's PRC policies. An overview of the development of ties between Canada and China is also included in the article.
Challenge Faced by Domestic Child Workers in Achieving School Education
Authors: Pyakurel Rajaram
Published: June 2024

Domestic child workers work in an inside house with or without direct payment. Legally it is prohibited although socially, and culturally promoted in city areas. This article analyzes the challenges faced by domestic workers in the home, and how they are motivated to study in difficult situations. This article was based on the phenomenological study of domestic child workers from child rights perspectives. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with participants. On the basis of the data, two themes were generated and analyzed. A lot of the information that came in the form of data was based on the problem they ran into. It concludes that domestic child workers face physical, mental, and social problems in their r workplace (Home). Their children's rights were violated by their parents, and employers although were motivated to study to fulfil their future aims.
PENGARUH EDUKASI MEDIA DENGUE CARDS GAME TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN PENCEGAHAN DBD DI SDN CIPTOMULYO 2 KOTA MALANG
Authors: Mufida Aisyah Rohma , Jupriyono Jupriyono , Winarni Sri
Published: June 2024

Kasus DBD di Kota Malang pada tahun 2022 tercatat sebanyak 569 kasus, dimana penderita DBD didominasi dengan anak-anak yang berusia 1- 14 tahun sebanyak 225 orang. Penambahan kasus tersebut karena kurangnya keterpaparan terhadap informasi kesehatan yang menyebabkan rendahnya kesadaran anak dalam upaya pencegahan. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan yaitu dengan memberikan edukasi promosi kesehatan menggunakan media dengue cards game yang disajikan dalam bentuk gambar dan keterangan sehingga memiliki daya tarik tersendiri bagi anak untuk mempelajarinya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pre-eksperimental design dengan pendekatan one group pre-test post-test design. Populasinya yaitu semua siswa di SDN Ciptomulyo 2 Kota Malang yang berjumlah 199. Sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pusposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 50 responden. Instrument yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Dari hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan tingkat pengetahuan siswa sebelum diberikan edukasi tentang DBD dengan presentase tingkat pengetahuan baik sebanyak 4% setelah diberikan edukasi mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan menjadi 90%. Berdasarkan hasil dari uji Wilcoxon dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,05, didapatkan hasil nilai p value 0,000 dengan demikian penelitian ini menolak Ho artinya ada pengaruh yang bermakna antara edukasi menggunakan media dengue cards game terhadap perubahan pengetahuan siswa sekolah dasar. Media Dengue Cards Game ini bisa digunakan sebagai salah satu alternatif dalam melakukan edukasi pencegahan DBD.
Disparity of Criminal Implementation against Class I Narcotics Criminal Offenders
Authors: Islam Sariful , Amiruddin  , Ufran
Published: June 2024

This research aims to analyze the occurrence of disparities in the application of criminal offenses against perpetrators of class I narcotics crimes in ten criminal decisions at the Mataram District Court, including how there are disparities in criminal decisions for perpetrators of class I narcotics crimes, how judges consider in deciding class I narcotics crime cases. The type of research used in this research is normative legal research using statutory, conceptual and case approaches. The types of legal materials used are primary, secondary and tertiary legal materials. Analysis of legal materials using qualitative analysis. The results of the research show that the disparity in criminal decisions for perpetrators of category I narcotics crimes occurs as a result of the legal culture that colors the course of law enforcement, where in practice there is a condition where there is no unified law in terms of Sentencing Guidelines for sentencing in court. Mataram country, apart from that, there is the potential for a clash of legal norms between articles in the Narcotics Law regarding the formulation of a strict and clear separation between the roles of narcotics abusers and dealers in articles 111 - up to 127. Then it is up to the judge's consideration in making a decision at the Mataram energy court in casu is based on 2 main factors, namely: firstly, the Judge's decision is greatly influenced by the magnitude of the Prosecutor's demands, secondly, the Judge's Confidence Factor which arises from the evidence of the trial facts.
Psychophysiological effects of equine-facilitated psychotherapy on Veterans with PTSD and their horse partners
Authors: McDuffee Laurie A. , Montelpare William J. , LeBlanc Caroline
Published: June 2024

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Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often struggle with emotion and impulse control, resulting in an inability to appropriately handle even minimal stress, which can lead to physiological dysregulation. This study used a variety of measures to assess the effect of equine-facilitated psychotherapy on Veterans with PTSD. Given that maintaining practices of good welfare for animals is essential in supporting these types of therapeutic programs for Veterans, the study also evaluated the welfare of the horse participants. The results showed that equine-facilitated psychotherapy had a positive impact on the perceived post-program responses of human participants and that horses were not stressed during the sessions and likely perceived the sessions as a neutral stimulus.
Risk factors for shoulder injury in professional male handball players: A systematic review
Authors: Jakšić Damjan , Maričić Stefan , Vukadinović Jurišić Mila , Čavala Marijana
Published: June 2024

Handball is a globally popular and physically demanding sport that requires high-intensity intermittent activities, with a particular emphasis on frequent ball throwing or shooting. The primary aim of this systematic review was to identify the risk factors for shoulder injuries in professional male handball players. The secondary aim is to propose preventive measures for reducing shoulder injuries in professional or elite handball players. This study followed the guidelines provided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Web of Science, PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar were used to identify relevant studies. Only 8 studies met the eligibility requirements and were incorporated into the review. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) was assessed for the methodological quality of studies. Seven of the total eight studies were considered moderate quality, however, only one study was considered low quality. Based on this review findings, the following risk factors for shoulder injury are prominent among professional and elite male handball players. The primary factors for eventual shoulder injury are shoulder muscle imbalances, range of motion (ROM) discrepancies, glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD), and scapular dyskinesis. Also, in one study authors specified player position as a potential risk factor.
Discrepancies in the prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of stress fractures between long-distance runners and sprinters: A qualitative review of systematic reviews
Authors:   University of Maribor, Faculty of Medicine, Maribor, Slovenia, Glisik Noah Emil , Frangež Matjaž ,   University of Maribor, Faculty of Medicine, Maribor, Slovenia
Published: June 2024

This qualitative review of systematic reviews consolidates current knowledge on stress fractures among endurance athletes and sprinters, including epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. A search across PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, Science Direct, and Google Scholar, limiting results to articles published within the last year, yielded 90 relevant articles. Initial search results were narrowed down to 56 articles following abstract screening, with an additional article obtained through direct author correspondence. Stress fractures, a subset of bone stress injuries, result from persistent mechanical pressure surpassing bone regeneration capacity. They predominantly affect lower extremities, notably the tibia and metatarsals in endurance runners, and the toe phalanx in sprinters. Various risk factors contribute to stress fracture susceptibility, including gender, nutritional deficiencies, biomechanical factors, and psychological aspects like perfectionism and fear of failure. Diagnosis involves detailed patient history, clinical examination, and imaging modalities such as MRI, which remains the gold standard. Treatment emphasizes rest, gradual return to activity, and addressing underlying risk factors. Surgical intervention is reserved for high-risk fractures or cases of non-union. Preventive measures encompass nutritional optimization, biomechanical assessment, appropriate footwear, and psychological support. Notably, strategies targeting the Female Athlete Triad and ensuring adequate energy availability are crucial in both endurance and sprinting athletes. While more research directly comparing distance runners to sprinters is warranted, along with more sprinting-related research in general, this review provides a comprehensive understanding of stress fractures in endurance athletes and sprinters, aiding clinicians in diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies to optimize athlete health and performance.
Effectiveness of EMMETT technique on Iliotibial band tightness in football players
Authors: Radić Teo , Paušić Jelena , Rak Mario
Published: June 2024

The EMMETT technique, developed in Australia, is a manual therapy method gaining recognition for its non-invasive approach and reported effectiveness. This study aims to determine the impact of the EMMETT technique on iliotibial band (ITB) flexibility in young male football athletes. A total of 43 athletes (age 17.21 ± 1.99 years) were randomly assigned to either a control group (n=22) or an experimental group (n=21). The experimental group received the EMMETT technique, while the control group remained in a side-lying position for one minute. ITB flexibility was measured using the EasyAngle® goniometer through the Ober test before and after the intervention. The results showed a significant increase in ITB flexibility in the experimental group compared to the control group. Despite the positive findings, the study has limitations, including a small sample size, focus on a specific demographic (young male football players), and short-term assessment. Future research should include larger, more diverse populations and long-term follow-up to validate these results and explore the broader applications of the EMMETT technique. This study supports the potential of the EMMETT technique as an effective manual therapy for improving ITB flexibility.
Terapia nutricional no diabetes mellitus gestacional: uma revisão
Authors: Moterle Aline , Zemolin Gabriela Pegoraro , Spinelli Roseana Baggio , Zanardo Vivian Polachini Skzypek
Published: June 2024

O Diabetes Mellitus Gestacional é definido como a intolerância a carboidratos, de gravidade variável, que se inicia durante a gravidez, sendo considerado um problema de saúde pública. A terapia nutricional é fundamental no manejo do Diabetes Mellitus Gestacional, pois visa a manter a normoglicemia, evitar a cetose, promover ganho de peso adequado e contribuir para o bom desenvolvimento fetal. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as terapias nutricionais disponíveis na literatura científica, para prevenção e tratamento do Diabetes Mellitus Gestacional, possibilitando uma melhor nutrição materno fetal e controle metabólico adequado. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica em Língua Portuguesa, Espanhola e Inglesa, nas bases de dados SciELO, Medline/PubMed, LILACS e Ministério da Saúde, entre os anos de 2014 e 2022. Os resultados mostraram que diferentes tipos de intervenções dietéticas, como dieta de baixa carga glicêmica, bem como, o consumo de probióticos do gênero Lactobacillus, alcançaram resultados positivos no metabolismo glicêmico. Conclui-se que a terapia nutricional é uma importante aliada no tratamento e no controle do Diabetes Mellitus Gestacional, pois proporciona uma melhor nutrição materno fetal e controle metabólico adequado, sendo a primeira opção para o tratamento.
Tratamento de efluente lácteo sintético por eletrocoagulação utilizando eletrodos de alumínio e ferro
Authors: Neto Ewerton Lopes Pires , Fernandes Argeu , Silvério Júlio César
Published: June 2024

O objetivo do presente trabalho é avaliar a influência do potencial elétrico, pH inicial e natureza do material anôdico utilizado no processo de eletrocoagulação (EC) de um efluente lácteo sintético. O efluente foi preparado a partir de uma amostra comercial de leite em pó integral na concentração de 10g.L-1. O pH inicial foi corrigido utilizando NaOH e HCl nas concentrações 0,1 mol.L-1. A célula eletrolítica consistiu de um béquer de 600mL e um par de eletrodos de Alumínio ou de Ferro conectados a uma fonte de alimentação de corrente contínua com potenciais controláveis e separados por uma distância média de 2,0 cm.  Os resultados mostram maior eficiência dos eletrodos de Alumínio com remoção da DQO de 85,7%, em meio ácido e potencial elétrico 6,0 V e diminuição de 99% na turbidez. Já para os eletrodos de Ferro, foi observado a diminuição de 56,7% de DQO e 99% turbidez. O consumo energético calculado nesse potencial foi aproximadamente 7,82 kWh/m3 para o eletrodo de Ferro e 28,40 kWh/m3 para o eletrodo de Alumínio, que convertendo para custos financeiros reais, tomando como base a tarifa de 0,662 R$/m3, fica em torno de 11,79 R$/m3 e 17,70 R$/m3, respectivamente.
O papel da comunidade e dos profissionais da saúde na prevenção do suicídio
Authors: Dietre Bianca , Ceratto Valentina Assoni , Nogaro Arnaldo
Published: June 2024

O presente artigo resulta de pesquisa teórica, de natureza qualitativa, cujo objetivo principal é identificar o papel da comunidade e dos profissionais da saúde na prevenção contra o suicídio, a fim de preservar vidas e contribuir com a saúde pública. Além disso, o texto fornece elementos ou indicadores para reconhecer transtornos psicológicos (como a depressão), comportamentos suicidas e, ainda, como prevenir para que essas pessoas não tirem a própria vida. Expõe-se, também, a respeito da importância do cuidado das psicopatologias, já que elas podem levar à autoagressão e atos autodestrutivos. Com a discussão teórica, adentra-se em aspectos fisiológicos da ciência das doenças mentais, a fim de reconhecer a bioquímica desses comportamentos.
Dynamics of sown areas of winter rape in the world and in Ukraine
Authors:   Mykolayiv National Agrarian University, Smirnova I. , GALABAN V.
Published: June 2024

Rape remains an attractive crop for farmers, but the weather is traditionally one of the key factors affecting the outcome of winter sowing. During the last decade, the dynamics of the cultivated area of rapeseed does not have a pronounced trend. Everything depended on the current market situation regarding rapeseed and other export-oriented crops. Rape is more capricious in cultivation compared to corn or wheat, therefore, depending on the price level for these crops, a decision was made regarding the area under crops for each of them.
The current state and prospects of millet production
Authors:   Kherson State Agrarian and Economic University, Sydiakina O.
Published: June 2024

Climate change, aimed at global warming, forces modern farmers to increase the areas of crops under drought-resistant cultures. Among such crops is millet – an important cereal crop with high nutritional qualities, capable of addressing food security issues and providing the livestock industry with high-quality feed. Despite the reduction in millet cultivation areas, Ukraine remains an important player in the market for this crop in Europe and ranks among the top exporting countries by volume. The world's largest millet producers are India, China, and Nigeria, which account for more than half of global millet production. In Ukraine, there is a trend towards decreasing cultivation areas and production volumes of millet. Nevertheless, before the war period, Ukraine provided about a third of the total millet production in Europe. Millet yields in our country exceed global averages, are significantly higher than in India and Nigeria, but lag behind China. Therefore, improving millet cultivation technology in Ukraine is a relevant issue, the solution of which will strengthen Ukraine's position in the international agricultural market.
Multifunctional device for air treatment with cold plasma
Authors:   Engineering and Technology Institute ", Khodorchuk V. ,   Biotechnics",   of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, KOZARIEV Ye.
Published: June 2024

The work addresses the issue of developing a multifunctional portable device for treating air with cold plasma, shows the feasibility of using it in the treatment of seeds and plants in agriculture, as well as in the production of microbiological means of plant protection. The developed structure of the plasma generator device is presented
PENYULUHAN PROGRAM KAMPUNG IKLIM BERBASIS PELAYANAN PUBLIK BAGI MASYARAKAT BERLAHAN RAWA DI KELURAHAN SUNGAI JINGAH KOTA BANJARMASIN
Authors: Merdayanty Dewi , Junaidy Junaidy , Armidina Nida Pratiwi , Mariana Dina
Published: June 2024

Program Kampung iklim merupakan program berlingkup nasional yang dikelola oleh Kementrian Lingkungan hidup dan Kehutanan dalam rangka meningkatkan keterlibatan masyarakat dan pemangku kepentingan sebagai wujud pelayanan publik guna melakukan penguatan kapasitas adaptasi terhadap dampak perubahan iklim dan penurunan emisi gas rumah serta memberi pengakuan terhadap upaya adaptasi dan mitigasi perubahan iklim yang telah dilakukan, yang dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan di tingkat lokal sesuai dengan kondisi wilayah. Kelurahan Sungai Jingah merupakan wilayah yang sebagian besar daerahnya memiliki rawa,  telah mampu melaksanakan program kampung iklim dengan meraih juara pada tingkat Utama dan mendapatkan nilai tertinggi se-Kalimantan.Tujuan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat untuk melakukan penyuluhan program kampung iklim berbasis pelayanan publik bagi masyarakat berlahan rawa di Kelurahan Sungai Jingah Kota Banjarmasin.Hasil setiap indikator setelah dilaksanakan proses  penyuluhan adalah Indikator tangibels dan reliability mengalami peningkatan penyuluhan, untuk indikator  responsiveness mengalami penurunan terhadap tingkat kesulitan dalam menanam pohon dan mengalami peningkatan alam memberikan respon untuk pelaksanaan program kampung iklim. Pada indikator assurance mengalami peningkatan tentang perlu ditingkatkannya  oleh  Kelurahan  Sungai Jingah untuk pelaksanaan  program kampung iklim, dan peningkatan pengetahuan terhadap dampak yang akan terjadi jika tidak ada upaya untuk mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca. Sedangkan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap kelestarian lingkungan pada pemahaman awal semua peserta adalah sangat baik. Pada indikator emphaty, pemahaman awal semua peserta juga sangat baik.
PEMBERIAN EDUKASI TENTANG PERJANJIAN KERJA BERSAMA (PKB) GUNA MEWUJUDKAN HUBUNGAN INDUSTRIAL YANG HARMONIS, DINAMIS DAN BERKEADILAN
Authors: Prasetyo Ary , Sari Asih Purwana , Suratman Suratman , Purba Daris , Hanico Andri
Published: June 2024

ABSTRAKHubungan industrial berhubungan erat dengan kepentingan antara pengusaha dengan serikat pekerja. Perjanjian Kerja Bersama (PKB) merupakan salah satu media untuk meredam kepenting kedua belah pihak tersebut menjadi sebuah perselisihan atau konflik. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dengan memberikan edukasi tentang PKB kepada para pekerja ini, supaya pekerja paham akan pentingnya PKB dan supaya terwujud hubungan industrial yang harmonis, dinamis dan berkeadilan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilaksanakan di PT Varta Microbattery Indonesia merupakan salah satu perusahaan asing yang sudah menyelesaikan PKB.  Pemberian edukasi diberikan kepada anggota Pimpinan Unit Kerja Serikat Pekerja Logam Elektronk Mesin Serikat Pekerja Seluruh Indonesia Varta Microbattery Batam dengan metode presentasi. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini, peserta yang hadir dalam kegiatan ini sebanyak 200 peserta dan 95% peserta mengetahui dan memahami tentang PKB.ABSTRACTIndustrial relations are closely related to the interests of employers and trade unions. Collective Labor Agreement (PKB) is one of the media to reduce the interests of the two parties into a dispute or conflict. The purpose of community service activities is to provide education about PKB to these workers, so that workers understand the importance of PKB and to realize harmonious, dynamic and fair industrial relations. This community service activity was carried out at PT Varta Microbattery Indonesia, which is one of the foreign companies that has completed the PKB. Education was given to members of Leader of WorkUnit the Metal Electronics Machinery All Indonesian Workers Varta Microbattery Batam with the presentation method. As a result of this community service activity, there were 200 participants who attended this activity and 95% of the participants knew and understood the principles of PKB
PENGGUNAAN DAUN GALAM (Melaleuca cajuputi) SEBAGAI BAHAN OLAHAN PERMEN BAGI KOMUNITAS PENGOLAH JAJANAN TRADISIONAL
Authors: Kissinger Kissinger , Budi Setia
Published: June 2024

ABSTRAKDaun galam (Melaleuca cajuputi) dari lahan gambut berpotensi dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan pembuatan permen. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat tentang pemanfaatan daun galam sebagai bahan olahan permen dilakukan terhadap mitra komunitas pengolah jajanan tradisional di desa Gambut Kecamatan Gambut Kabupaten Banjar Kalimantan Selatan. Kegiatan ini selain dapat meningkatkan pendapatan mitra, juga merupakan langkah kongkret dalam meningkatkan keperdulian untuk kegiatan konservasi lahan gambut. Transfer iptek yang dilaksanakan dalam pengabdian ini menggunakan metode penyuluhan dan demonstrasi tentang pemanfaatan daun galam yang banyak terdapat disekitar lokasi Mitra. Demonstrasi pembuatan permen daun galam dan pembuatan packaging dilakukan terhadap mitra. Evaluasi dilakukan terhadap kemampuan pemahaman dan keterampilan dari mitra. Hasil evaluasi tentang sosialisasi manfaat galam untuk kesehatan adalah 12 orang memahami manfaat daun galam. 14 orang memahami tentang proses penyiapan bahan dan pembuatan ekstrak air dari daun galam. Hasil evaluasi pemahaman tentang peluang usaha pembuatan permen adalah sebanyak 8 orang.  Hasil evaluasi lainnya didapatkan 10 orang memahami proses pembuatan permen dari daun galam.  8 orang yang mampu membuat permen dari daun galam dan 14 orang mampu membuat packaging produk. Hasil yang didapatkan secara keseluruhan mengindikasikan terpenuhinya target pemahaman dan penguasaan keterampilan tentang pengabdian oleh mitra.
Rosyjskie subwencje energetyczne jako ukryta forma wsparcia gospodarczego. Rola rosyjskiej ropy i gazu ziemnego w gospodarce Białorusi
Authors: Czwołek Arkadiusz
Published: June 2024

The article aims to present the role Russian crude oil and natural gas play in Belarus’ economy, and is based on content analysis and comparative method. The analysis covers the years 2010-2021 and discusses statistical data on Russian-Belarusian cooperation regarding oil and gas. The article analyzes the amount of Russian energy support for the Belarusian economy. After 2015, Russia initiated the process of optimizing further support for Belarus. The restriction on the volume of Russian oil transmitted to Belarus will translate into a 2-3 drop in Belarusian GDP. The import of oil from Russia will decrase even by 60%, which will minimize Belarusʼ profits from oil export. In the coming years Belarus will remain almost entirely depended on Russian gas and oil.
O modlitwach w Podróży do Świętych miejsc w 1830 roku Andrzeja Murawjowa
Authors: Kościołek Anna , Szulc Arleta
Published: June 2024

Conversation with God accompanied people of various times, nations and religions, because of a universal dimension of the desire for dialogue with the Absolute. The article attempts to analyze those of the prayers which Andrey Muravyev, a Russian writer, poet, state and church activist, practiced during his first pilgrimage to Palestine. Texts of the prayers were from The journey to Holy Places in 1830 (2 vols), which is a record of the author’s experiences and impressions from his pilgrimage to the Holy Land. As an epigraph to both parts of this Muravyev’s work, the words from Ps 135(134) – a hymn of praise to the Lord who works miracles – were served. Attention of the article is paid to: the sense of the prayers, their biographical and literary context, the lexical and partly grammatical material, which Muravyev used (making necessary reference to the Greek and (or) Hebrew sources of Church Slavonic translations of the prayers) and their theological message as well.
Prawosławna ikona na przecięciu duchowych i politycznych dróg. Wybrane problemy
Authors: Zając Marta
Published: June 2024

This paper is meant as a commentary on less obvious developments of Western and Eastern Christian spirituality. It can hardly be denied that religions have their connections with this world: history, geography, culture, and accordingly develop in symbiosis with their environment. The reverse of that is the influence which religious beliefs exert on cultural endeavours, a most spectacular example of which is the art of painting. In this vein, the author examines the political and cultural context of the partition into the Catholic and the Orthodox Christianity, together with the differences between Western and Eastern spirituality, to search then for the correspondences between the political and cultural formation and the modes of artistic expression. Finally, some possible connections are established between the politically and historically-shaped spiritual traits of the Catholic and Orthodox Church, and the rules which inspired Western religious painting and the writing of icons, respectively.
Szyk modyfikatorów wskazujących we współczesnym języku polskim i ukraińskim
Authors: Kiklewicz Aleksander , Zahnitko Anatoliy
Published: June 2024

Although demonstrative adjectives fall within the adjectival paradigm and, within the framework of this paradigm, implement most grammatical oppositions, in terms of linearization they differ significantly from qualitative and relative adjectives: the postposition of the demonstrative modifier has a completely different character than in the case of adjectives. The authors intend to achieve several goals. The first goal is to compare nominative constructions with the pronominal (demonstrative) modifier in Slavic languages belonging to different groups, i.e. Polish and Ukrainian. The second objective is to examine the factors determining the post-positional use of demonstrative attributes, both direct evident (functionally marked) and statistical. In this respect, the authors mention the following factors: 1) the linear position of the nominal group in relation to the predicate; 2) the position of the nominal group in the communicative (thematic-rhematic) structure; 3) the stress structure of the utterance; 4) case of the noun; 5) degree of development of the nominal group; 6) the status of the noun as a primary or derived (from an adjective) name. The empirical material of the study was collected on the basis of language corpora and source texts of various styles.
Role of Print Media during Flood Disaster in Pakistan
Authors: Rao Hafsa Javed , Ahsan Bhatti Muhammad , Shahzad Waseem
Published: June 2024

Journals and newspapers played a crucial role during the floods in Pakistan in 2022. They provided people with updates and information by informing and guiding them about the consequences of the flood. Floods, droughts, and other exciting weather events are anticipated to increase as a result of climate change, which will have a profoundly negative impact on human and environmental systems. This study evaluates the role of print media with regard to social responsibility. The results of the study show that the media could have contributed more to the disaster of the floods in Pakistan by encouraging readiness and reconstruction. The media gives aiding those in need top priority regarding disaster response and policy-related messaging. Its multifaceted contributions include timely information dissemination, public awareness raising, coordination support, policy advocacy, and accountability throughout the disaster management process, from preparation to recovery.
China's Geostrategic Interests in the Indian Ocean Region: Implications for Regional Security and Sino- Indian Relations
Authors: Khatoon Sahera , Khan Hamna , Shafi Nadira
Published: June 2024

Over the last decade, China has increased its footprint and economic power in the Indian Ocean by expanding its influence there. Critical concerns in the Indian Ocean pose a danger to regional security, according to this research. Realist theoryassesses China's economic and military achievements. There is a real possibility that unchecked Chinese development into the Indian Ocean would turn the entire ocean into a "Chinese lake," opening up trade along the Maritime Silk Road. A coalition of impacted and compatible governments is necessary to safeguard maritime interests against China's aggressiveness. The mixed approach employed literature and survey data for qualitative and quantitative research. Basic random sampling was used to sample 150 Lahore residents. Those who are active in policymaking and marine governance are the target audience for these findings, which are meant to educate them on the geopolitical shifts and what they represent for the future of the sector.
Project Based Learning: Development of Taxiway Light as a Visual Landing Aid Using Solar Power
Authors: Soleh Asep Muhamad , Callista Annisa Baby , Maulana Moch. Yosfika Agung
Published: June 2024

This research aims to determine the differences in learning methods in the classroom using project-based learning and conventional learning. The research was carried out using quantitative methods by conducting evaluations and interviews with cadets. Data processing uses the Manova test statistical data processing application. The sample from this research was Palembang Aviation Polytechnic cadets in visual aid courses, especially taxiway lights. From the results of data processing, we can see differences in terms of creativity and learning outcomes between cadets who use project-based learning methods and those who use conventional learning systems. Project-based learning methods have fostered creativity and better learning outcomes. Hopefully with the results of this research, lecturers will more often use project-based learning methods to foster the creativity of Aviation Polytechnic cadets within the Ministry of Transportation of Indonesia.