bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El retrato de las artistas durante el franquismo a través de la prensa: de la niña balbuceante a la pintora muy pintor
Authors: Barreno García Irene
Published: September 2023

Este artículo plantea un estudio sobre la imagen de las artistas que se pretendía transmitir a través de la prensa del franquismo. El análisis de las fuentes documentales reunidas permite conocer cuál era la forma en que se hablaba de las pintoras, qué tópicos sobre su figura y obra son los más frecuentes en el misógino discurso crítico del contexto y cómo era la acogida que recibían sus producciones por parte del público general y especializado. Para abordar esta temática se ha recurrido a las herramientas metodológicas proporcionadas por los estudios de género, teniendo en cuenta que las noticias de prensa examinadas constituyen una traslación al ámbito del arte de los parámetros sociales y de género dictaminados por el nacional-catolicismo. De esta manera se ha podido constatar cómo los mecanismos discursivos usados para referirse a las artistas estaban orientados a la reafirmación y el fortalecimiento del modelo de mujer ideal existente en la dictadura. No obstante, también se presta aquí atención a las grietas que producía en estos discursos la complejidad identitaria de las propias pintoras y la diversidad de sus posiciones. Fundamentalmente a través de las entrevistas a artistas recogidas en la prensa, se puede comprobar cómo la imagen que de ellas se ofrecía en noticias, artículos y columnas de opinión no siempre se corresponde con la realidad que estas muestran cuando hablan por sí mismas. Estas tensiones y disonancias discursivas ilustran bien un período en el que el desarrollo de la personalidad creativa de las mujeres resulta especialmente convulso.
La fortuna crítica de Jacques-Louis David en la prensa periódica española (1782-1882)
Authors: Cerón Mercedes
Published: September 2023

Este artículo se propone explorar el tratamiento de Jacques-Louis David en la prensa española en el siglo transcurrido desde la que parece ser su primera mención, en 1782. Se consideran la utilización de la figura histórica del pintor como parte de la propaganda contrarrevolucionaria española en la década de 1790 y la reacción ante su conversión en pintor del Imperio con Napoleón. También se discuten las referencias a David en el contexto de diversos debates artísticos durante el siglo XIX, su relación con la figura de Francisco de Goya y su transformación en personaje de folletines románticos.
Contemplando las flores amarillas: la construcción de la imagen del artista en dos obras de Shi Tao
Authors: Rongqiao Wu
Published: September 2023

El ermitaño constituyó un tema tópico en los discursos visuales de la pintura de los literatos. Este nuevo género de arte surgido a partir del siglo XI destaca por ser un espacio artístico de expresión de sensaciones e ideas personales en el que dar libre curso a las emociones. El anacoreta se convirtió asimismo en un «símbolo» que transmite las virtudes y las aspiraciones del mismo artista. No obstante, existe cierta diferencia entre la imagen idealizada y la imagen real del artista. Este embellecimiento de la imagen no responde a una deliberada malicia del artista, sino que es el resultado del encuentro de varios factores. Este trabajo propone inquirir los motivos de la construcción de la identidad idealizada del artista en las pinturas del siglo XVII mediante el análisis de dos cuadros de Shi Tao con el tema de la contemplación de las flores amarillas.
Yükseköğrenim Alanında Yapılan Çalışmaların Küresel Ölçekte İncelenmesi
Authors: Özdemir Bünyamin
Published: September 2023

It is the responsibility of the higher education institution to tell the truth that nations show loyalty to each other, to value it, to ensure that it is expressed loudly and to educate its members in this way. In addition, the university has the responsibility to inform the community about different situations affecting political, economic and cultural developments in the international through teaching and research assistants. In order to achieve the goal of internationalization of higher education, there are steps that the higher education system in general, and the higher education institution in particular, should take and strategies that it conducts. University institutions that aim to be internationally recognized perceive internationalization as being in competition with the elite universities of the world to attract successful and bright promising students, researchers and famous faculty members to their universities. Since higher education institutions with increasing international characteristics will create a climate of social tolerance and dialogue, they will play a key role not only in terms of education policy, but also in terms of promoting universal prosperity and peace with respect to long-term effects and consequences. From these evaluations, it is understood that the internationalization of higher education is not only the academic aspect, but also the social and political aspect. Key Words: Higher Education, Global, Internationalization of Higher Education
Transmisión vertical del VIH-1/sida: la mirada de los profesionales y madres que consultan en el Hospital J.P. Garrahan
Authors: Mecikovsky Débora , Bologna Rosa
Published: September 2023

El estudio se propuso abordar la situación actual de la transmisión ver tical del virus VIH-1 en nuestro país, a través de la perspectiva de profesionales y madres de niños con nuevo diagnóstico de infección por el virus VIH-1, que concurrieron al Hospital de Pediatría SAMIC Prof. Dr. Juan Pedro Garrahan durante los años 2013/2014, en busca de atención. Se analizaron, las dificultades o facilidades que se les presentaron a las mamás en el transcurso del control de su embarazo y en el momento del parto dentro del Sistema de Salud Público, así como también en el recorrido que realizaron dentro del Hospital Garrahan, en el proceso de diagnóstico y atención de la infección VIH-1 del niño.

Se trató de un estudio con características cualitativas, el cual utilizó encuestas y entrevistas a madres y profesionales, las que luego fueron analizadas individual y colectivamente.Se identificaron nudos críticos, centrados en las dinámicas del traba- jo institucional, e interinstitucional, y la situación de vulnerabilidad social de la población afectada; dificultad para aplicar los lineamientos del Programa de Prevención de Transmisión Vertical de VIH-1, dentro de un sistema de salud fragmentado y desarticulado, el cual a su vez presenta como actores comunitarios, familias viviendo en situación de riesgo o exclusión social. Estos factores, combinados actuarían promoviendo y facilitando la transmisión vertical del VIH-1 en nuestro país a través de un déficit de atención oportuna y suficiente.
Epidemiología de las arbovirosis emergentes en las Américas con foco en la Argentina
Authors: Giovacchini Carlos , Mariscal Manuel , Varela Teresa
Published: September 2023

El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo brindar una síntesis de la situa- ción epidemiológica en las Américas de dengue, chikungunya y Zika, particularizando en la situación argentina. La revisión se basó en la lite- ratura científica tanto como en los reportes de organismos oficiales na- cionales e internacionales.

El aumento de la incidencia, severidad y letalidad de dengue; la extensión de la epidemia de chikungunya a 46 países en 3 años con más de 2,3 millones de casos notificados,la emergencia del virus del Zika y su asociación con el aumento inusitado de casos de microcefalias y otras malformaciones cerebrales, así como el aumento de síndromes neurológicos como Guillain-Barré en varios países de la región, evidencian que las arbovirosis emergentes en América constituyen grandes y complejos problemas para la salud pública de los americanos.La situación en Argentina en los últimos años obliga a suponer que brotes de una o varias de estas arbovirosis a mayor escala pueden darse en el futuro. Por lo tanto será necesario tener en cuenta esta información para: fortalecer las acciones de prevención y control de las enfermedades transmitidas por Aedes en el país; fortalecer las capacidades de los servicios de salud para la atención de la enfermedad aguda como de sus complicaciones, formas graves y secuelas; fortalecer los sistemas de vigilancia para un adecuado seguimiento de la situación epidemiológica.
Estado actual del diagnóstico de Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika y otros arbovirus en Argentina
Authors: Morales María A. , Fabbri Cintia M.
Published: September 2023

Los virus transmitidos por artrópodos, particularmente los transmitidos por mosquitos, son amenazas sanitarias cada vez más importantes y se propagan rápidamente a nivel mundial. Existen múltiples arbovirus predominantemente de genoma ARN mantenidos en ciclos complejos que involucran huéspedes vertebrados. Muchos emergieron desde su reservorio silvestre y se dispersaron globalmente debido a la conjunción de factores tales como comportamiento antropológico, transporte comercial y uso de suelos, entre otros. Actualmente el dengue es un problema de salud creciente en las áreas subtropicales y templadas de Argentina. La reciente introducción de los virus Chikungunya y Zika en el noroeste de Argentina complejizaron el diagnóstico y notificación de casos. La clínica similar y las dificultades en la diferenciación de los agentes con las técnicas de laboratorio actualmente disponibles constituyen un desafío para el sistema de vigilancia y el equipo de salud. Se discuten en este artículo los aspectos críticos del diagnóstico etiológico de las infecciones por ZIKV, DENV y CHIKV.
Clínica del Dengue y utilidad de la clasificación DENCO 2009. Experiencia de trabajo en la provincia de Santa Fe, Argentina
Authors: Uboldi María Andrea
Published: September 2023

El dengue es una enfermedad viral aguda, endemo-epidémica, transmitida por la picadura de las hembras de mosquitos del género Aedes aegypti. Constituye hoy la arbovirosis más importante a nivel mundial en términos de morbilidad, mortalidad e impacto económico. Para el abordaje práctico de este síndrome, la OMS a través de un grupo denominado DENCO (Dengue Control), lo clasificó en dengue con y sin signos de alarma contribuyendo a un diagnóstico y tratamiento más oportunos.

Es una enfermedad compleja en sus manifestaciones, sin tratamiento específico. La mortalidad por dengue es evitable en la mayoría de los casos siempre y cuando se intervenga de manera correcta, oportuna. Está estrechamente relacionada con la calidad en la atención del paciente.

Compartimos nuestras estrategias de intervención en relación con el trabajo realizado para la atención de los pacientes durante los brotes en la provincia de Santa Fe, Argentina.
РАЗРАБОТКА РЕКОМБИНАНТНЫХ ПОЛОЖИТЕЛЬНЫХ КОНТРОЛЕЙ ПЦР ДЛЯ ВЫЯВЛЕНИЯ STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS И STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE В МОЛОЧНОЙ ПРОДУКЦИИ И ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ИХ ЛОКУСОВ АНТИБИОТИКОРЕЗИСТЕНТНОСТИ
Authors: Байменов Bakhit , Чужебаева Гульжан , Алиева Гульнур , Серикбайов Оразбек
Published: September 2023

В статье представлены результаты конструирования рекомбинантных положительных контрольных образцов, путем клонирования в плазмидные вектора pTG19-T фрагментов генов DQ507382.1; U58139.2, MF095627.1, HF679144.1, HF679144.1, AB368369.1, KX687892.1, MG786937.1. Данные гены несут  специфические фрагменты последовательностей для S. aureus:  гена термостабильной нуклеазы (nuc); генов резистентности к антибиотикам группы бета-лактамов (blaZ), макролидов (ermC) и тетрациклинов (tetK); а также  для Str. agalactiae: гена, кодирующего глюкозокиназу (glck) и генов резистентности к антибиотикам группы бета-лактамов (pbp), макролидов (erm), тетрациклинов (tetM).

Плазмиды с фрагментами генов успешно выявлялись с помощью ПЦР, это подтверждает, что все интересующие последовательности были правильно лигированы в плазмидные векторы и могут быть использованы в качестве  положительных контрольных образцов.

Разработанные положительные контроли показывают правильное протекание полимеразной цепной реакции, качественность реагентов, используемых в эксперименте, оптимальность температурно-временных режимов  и отсутствие  ингибиторов ПЦР.

Исследование выполнено в рамках Научно-технической программы BR10764944 «Разработка методов аналитического контроля и проведения мониторинга безопасности пищевой продукции» на 2021-2023 годы.
INFLUENCE OF THE FACTORS OF ENVIRONMENT ON THE QUALITY OF THE FEED IN THE KARAGANDA OBLAST
Authors: Тлеулесов Рахимтай , Т.Г. Бакишев , Ж.С. Бакишева , Б. Е. Нургалиев
Published: September 2023

In the article, the authors present the results of assessing the quality and safety of feed in various districts of the Karaganda region. The following feed studies were carried out: organoleptic and physico-chemical indicators; the total toxicity and residual amount of heavy metal compounds were determined; the quality and safety of feed from various areas of the study area were assessed; organoleptic and physico–chemical indicators of animal feed were carried out; the dynamics of seasonal accumulation of residual amounts of heavy metal compounds in feed was also established.

The following contaminants are most dangerous in feed: toxins of microorganisms (including fungi), toxic elements (heavy elements), antibiotics, pesticides, nitrates, nitrites, dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, radionucleides.

According to the ecological situation, the Karaganda region is one of the ecologically unfavorable territories of our country. This is due to the large concentration of ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, energy complexes and other industrial objects, such as Arcelor Mittal Temirtau and Kazakhmys.

From the atmosphere, toxic substances enter the soil and penetrate it directly or with precipitation.

Therefore, the study of the influence of environmental factors on feed in the conditions of the Karaganda region is of great practical and theoretical importance.
Effects of Holistic Marketing on Organizational Performance
Authors: P.O. Oiku , T.C. Adeyeye
Published: September 2023

This article examines the influence of holistic marketing strategy on organizational performance. Descriptive and analytical research designs were used in this study. Demographic and primary data were obtained through interviews and from questionnaires administered to one hundred and fifty (150) respondents made up of operators, customers and staff of three service sectors through simple random sampling method. Pilot survey and Cronbach’s Alpha were used to confirm the validity and reliability of the study respectively and their variables of measures. Correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis and multicollinearity test were used to analyze the data with the aid of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The results showed that the independent variables (Holistic marketing which consists of Social Responsibility Marketing, Internal Marketing, Relationship Marketing and Integrated Marketing) were significant joint predictors of organizational performance (R2=.630). Subsequently, recommendations were made to organizations, especially the ones in the private sectors that they should adopt holistic marketing strategy concepts in order to satisfy customers and sustain firms’ profitability locally and globally.
Neutrosophic multivariate EWMA control chart
Authors: Wibawati Wibawati , Ahsan Muhammad , Khusna Hidayatul
Published: September 2023

The MEWMA chart is one of the traditional multivariate charts which are widely employed in inspecting the quality of manufacturing and services. This chart is created through monitoring the small shifts of mean vectors of variable quality characteristics. Often in practice, the measurement of a quality characteristic produces uncertain, incomplete values, so that ambiguous numbers are obtained. In this condition, a neutrosophic-based control chart can overcome the problem resulting from the ambiguous data. The paper’s objective is to construct a new multivariate monitoring scheme based on a neutrosophic chart, namely the neutrosophic Multivariate EWMA (NMEWMA). Furthermore, the performance of the new multivariate monitoring scheme is evaluated in detecting process shifts employing the Average Run Length (ARL) and Standard Deviation Run Length (SDRL). This control chart is an innovation in the quality monitoring of uncertain data. The research result obtained indicates that the NMEWMA chart performs better than the MEWMA in finding the small mean shifts as well as in the real case application.
China's artificial intelligence efficiency and its influencing factors: Based on DEA-Malmquist and Tobit regression model
Authors: Dong Yan-Yan , Wang Dong-Qiang
Published: September 2023

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a critical metric for assessing a country's technological advancement, but also for regional economic coordination and high-quality development in China. Based on panel data collected from 31 provinces between 2006 and 2021, this study employs the DEA-Malmquist index model and panel Tobit model to examine the scale, distributional attributes, and influencing factors of AI resource allocation. Results indicate that China's AI resource allocation efficiency has generally increased, with technical efficiency generating a “pull effect” that propels total factor productivity growth rates higher than those attributable to technological progress. Furthermore, AI efficiency in non-coastal regions outstrips that in coastal areas, with total factor productivity growth arising from a substantial increase in technological progress rates. Regional economic development, labor demand, openness to foreign participation, and human capital level exert pivotal roles in enhancing AI resource allocation efficiency. Based on these findings, we suggest a set of strategies aimed at enhancing China's AI resource allocation efficiency, including amplifying government guidance, increasing R&D investments, upgrading economic development levels, fostering the development and strengthening of tangible economy, and attracting and nurturing high-quality scientific research talent.
The mediating role of financial management skills: Examining the impact of e-government adoption and social support on financial resilience
Authors: Lustrilanang Pius , Suwarno Suwarno , Amyar Firdaus , Friska Renny
Published: September 2023

In today's rapidly changing economic landscape, financial resilience has become increasingly important especially for public sector organizations. This study investigates the impact of e-government adoption and social support on individuals' financial resilience in Indonesia, with a focus on the mediating role of financial management skills. A quantitative research methodology was employed, and 348 complete and suitable questionnaires from individuals in the financial department in local government in Indonesia were analyzed using SmartPLS 4.0 software. The results indicate a significant relationship between e-government adoption and financial management skills, suggesting that digitizing government services contributes to improved financial resilience. Additionally, social support was found to have a positive impact on financial management skills, supporting the notion that social networks provide resources and support for financial well-being. Financial management skills were also found to be significantly associated with financial resilience, indicating that individuals with strong financial management skills are better equipped to adapt to changing circumstances. While the mediating effect of financial management skills between e-government adoption and financial resilience was not significant, it was significant in the relationship between social support and financial resilience. These findings provide insights into the factors that enhance financial resilience in an increasingly digitized society and inform strategies to promote financial well-being in Indonesia.
Designing pathways towards sustainable tourism in Soka Tourism Bali: A MULTIPOL policy analysis
Authors: Rustini Ni Komang Ayu , Budhi Made Kembar Sri , Setyari Ni Putu Wiwin , Suasih Ni Nyoman Reni
Published: September 2023

Sustainable tourism is known as an effort to prevent the negative impacts of tourism development by considering economic, social and environmental aspects. Sustainable tourism development is very important to be used as a reference in managing tourism destinations. The large tourism potential in the Bali Province has been inventoried by the Provincial Government of Bali by establishing a tourism area. However, in its development, several designated tourism areas cannot develop optimally and tend to experience a decrease in the quality and quantity of tourist visits. This paper presents transformation pathways toward sustainable tourism development in tourism areas. The general objective is to determine strategies that can be pursued in the development of tourism areas. The specific objective is to develop the best policies and scenarios in the development of tourism areas. This research was conducted in the Soka Tourism Area in Bali Province, Indonesia, which is the only strategic tourism area in Tabanan Regency, which has great potential but has not been able to develop optimally. The data obtained from the focus group discussion, as a data collection method will be analyzed using the MULTIPOL method. The results of the research show that the development of sustainable tourism areas can be carried out by preparing a clear and measurable framework. Promotion, preparation of cross-sector programs and tourism management training activities are needed as priority programs. On the policy, it is necessary to carry out effective planning as an optimal policy involving all stakeholders. In addition, the “Progressive Transformation” and “Integrated Transformation” scenarios can be considered to achieve sustainable tourism development. This study can be an important input for stakeholders in determining policies for the development of tourism areas in the research locations and can be applied in other areas that have similar characteristics.
Students' Perception About Powerpoint Used by the Teacher as a Teaching Media in English Language Teaching and Learning
Authors: Aini Febri , Syafryadin Syafryadin
Published: September 2023

Education is very important the frist one is for every child to have as the next generation of the nation. The development of ICT is currently having a major impact on human life in any aspect, one of which is in the aspect of education. One of the conveniences and sophistication of current ICT developments is the availability of many tools or applications that educators can use as learning media. Powerpoint is a tool that is currently widely used by teachers to support learning. This research aims to find out what are the students' perceptions about the use of powerpoint by English teachers as a teaching media. The method used in this study is a quantitative method. The sample of this study was 30 students from SMAIT IQRA Kota Bengkulu who were taken randomly. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. In analyzing the data, the study used descriptive analysis. Basd on the results, it is shows that the use of powerpoint media in english teaching and learning is fearlu good for the students with percentage responses of 57%.  It can be concluded that the use of PowerPoint media by teachers in the process of teaching and learning English at SMAIT IQRA Kota Bengkulu is quite good. Teachers can innovate and be even more creative in making material for making the learning English with this media is better and maximal, especially for students.
Analysis of Literacy Sociology Approach to Moral Values Contained in the Novel "Limitless Presence" by Hyptin
Authors: Sari Linda Nevia , Jono Ali Akbar , Andra Vebby
Published: September 2023

The novel "Limitless Presence" by Hyptin illustrates the existence of humans in facing the problems that arise in the life that surrounds them. This research is focused on knowing the moral values contained in the novel "Limitless Presence" by Hyptin. The type of research used is library research, with a qualitative research approach. In this research, the data collection technique used is documentation research (literature study). While the data analysis technique is qualitative data analysis using an iteractive framework. The results of the research are divided into two, namely: (1) The Relationship Between Humans With Themselves such as the value of Honesty, Hard Work, Firm, Firm, Open, Visionary, Independent, Strong, Brave, Responsibility, (2) The Relationship Between Humans with Fellow Humans and Nature such as Happy to Help, Smile, Generous, Cooperative / Able to Work Together, Communicative, Caring (Humans and Nature). There are four roles of moral values, namely: (1) As a Self-Control Tool to Always Do Good, (2) As an Educational Media Moral Learning Tool for Children, (3) As a Unifying Tool for Good Relationships Between Humans, (4) As a Container of Awareness to Preserve Nature. There are six implications such as: (1) strengthening the application of religion in everyday life, (2) making moral values as a means of self-control to always do good in social life, (3) making moral values as a means of communication between people, (4) carrying out activities to instill moral values in the community, (5) obeying every value or norm in society, (6) making moral values as a place of awareness to protect fellow humans and preserve nature.
Implementation of Character Education Values in Indonesian Language Learning
Authors: Istiqomah Selva , Suhirman Suhirman , Friantary Heny
Published: September 2023

This study aims to explain (1) the implementation of character education values in Indonesian language learning at MAN 2 Bengkulu City (2) explain the supporting and inhibiting factors for the implementation of character education values in Indonesian language learning at MAN 2 Bengkulu City. The type of research is qualitative research. Data collection techniques are observation, interview, and document analysis. Data validity technique is triangulation method. Data analysis technique is Miles and Huberman model: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results concluded that MAN 2 Bengkulu City had implemented the value of character education at the planning, implementation, and assessment stages. In planning, Indonesian language teachers have included the value of character education in the lesson plan. The overall implementation of MAN 2 Bengkulu City has implemented 14 character education values in Indonesian language learning. In the assessment carried out by Indonesian language subject teachers, it is found in the lesson plan which not only assesses in terms of academics. However, it also assesses non-academic aspects such as assessing student attitudes. Supporting factors for the implementation of character education values in Indonesian language learning are lesson plans that include character education values. The inhibiting factors for the implementation of character education values in Indonesian language learning are student behavior and not yet having a language laboratory.
How Confident Are High Schoolers to Speak English: A Report on Speaking Self-Efficacy Survey
Authors: Zaki Muhammad Iklil , Lintangsari Alies Poetri
Published: September 2023

Speaking in English is one of the toughest aspects to master in acquiring the English language. This is reflected in the broad job vacancies that require English as a mandatory skill. It means that it is important to equip students with adequate English skills. However, several reports have found that many students still lack confidence in speaking. On the other hand, a well-known theory suggests that one of the prominent factors influencing learning achievement is confidence, specifically called efficacy. Students' self-efficacy level seems to be one of the prominent factors that could influence their speaking achievement. As the pandemic has transformed the learning mode back into traditional face-to-face learning, this current study was conducted to investigate students' self-efficacy level in public speaking in the post-pandemic era. The study utilized a quantitative method and employed a questionnaire adapted from Paradewari's article. The questionnaire was converted into two types, online and offline conditions, and distributed to 182 students. An independent t-test method was used to compare whether there were differences in students' self-efficacy levels in public speaking between online and offline learning. The study revealed a significant difference in the overall students' self-efficacy level (as indicated by the T-Test Result score) and the factors influencing it. It also found that offline learning had a more positive effect on students' self-efficacy in public speaking compared to online learning.
Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension by Using K-W-L (Know, Want to Know, Learned) Strategy
Authors: Sari Khofifah Indah , Astrid Annisa , Salsabila Mirrah
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to find out the impacts of the use K-W-L strategy in improving reading comprehension among the twelfth grade students of SMA Mandiri Palembang and to know whether there was a significant difference on reading comprehension between students who were taught using K-W-L strategy and those who were not. This study used quasi-experimental design with non-equivalent pretest-posttest design. The population of the study was the twelfth grade students of SMA Mandiri Palembang, and the sample was taken by using convenience sampling technique. The total number of sample was 54 students, 27 students belonged to experimental group and 27 students belonged to control group. In collecting data, the researcher used test. The test was given twice to experimental and control groups, as a pretest and posttest. The data of students’ pretest and posttest were analyzed by using independent sample t-test and paired sample t-test in SPSS 22 program. The finding showed that the p-output from paired sample t-test 0.000 was lower than 0.05 and t-value 8.985 was higher than t-table with df=26 (1.705). Then, from the independent sample t-test showed that the p-output 0.000 was lower than 0.05 and t-value 5.022 was higher than t-table 1.674. Therefore, it can be concluded that there was a significant difference on students’ reading comprehension achievement who were taught by using K-W-L strategy and those who are not at SMA Mandiri Palembang.
Students' Perception on the Implementation of Literature Circle Activities in Extensive Reading Class
Authors: Itirna Itirna , Widhiatama Daniel Ari
Published: September 2023

This research aimed to find out the students’ perception on the implementation of Literature Circle in ER class. The design of this research was qualitative design research. This research was designed based on the problems identified and arranged to adjust the main purpose of the research so that the researcher employed a descriptive method. The researcher took 10 students as the sample of this research. The instruments of this study were observation and questionnaire. The researcher used questionnaire forms consisted of fifteen numbers of questions included in aspects of perception. Another instrument was an observation rubric.  The findings of this research were; (1) the principles of ER have not been fully implemented in the Extensive reading class (2) Student's Perception of the implementation of the literature circle activity in ER Class has good benefits for students such as high interest and motivation in Extensive reading; (a) cognitive aspects, the Literature circle helps the Students to improve their reading skills and give them the freedom to choose books for pleasure, 77,8 %; (b) Literature Circle is an effective approach for the Extensive Reading class,55,6 %; (d) affective aspects increased student engagement, the utilization of Literature Circle methods fostered greater student involvement in the learning process,77,8 % , and conative aspects implementing the Literature Circle strategy actively involves students in reading while fostering their independence. Literature Circles serve as a cooperative learning tool that encourages students to take ownership of their reading choices and promote autonomy in engaging with personally selected texts, 66,7 %.
INOVAÇÕES SOCIOTÉCNICAS DO MOVIMENTO DE SEMENTES CRIOULAS DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO
Authors: Balensifer Pedro Henrique de Medeiros , VARA SÁNCHEZ ISABEL , BARRERA BASSOLS NARCISO
Published: September 2023

A gênese dos trabalhos de conservação e uso de sementes crioulas vinculados com alguma perspectiva de organização no Nordeste do Brasil, está datado a partir da década de 1970 nas zonas rurais de municípios do interior com apoio de ações sociais e comunitárias por parte da Igreja Católica. Esse estudo teve como objetivo identificar e descrever as principais inovações ocorridas no âmbito do movimento de sementes crioulas do Nordeste Brasileiro nos últimos 8 anos (2015-2022). A pesquisa foi realizada com os métodos de entrevista semi-estruturada e observação participante e identificou 13 principais inovações que foram agrupadas em 5 perspectivas, sendo elas inovações nas relações sociais, jurídicas, organizativas-produtivas, técnicas e metodológicas. As inovações encontradas mostram o crescimento e evolução do movimento de sementes crioulas do Nordeste Brasileiro, que tem pautado na sociedade práticas e reflexões importantes no sentido da autonomia agroecológica, sobre o futuro da agricultura e da agrobiodiversidade e da qualidade e tipo de alimentos produzidos para alimentar as sociedades humanas.
Adjustment Challenges of International Students: Implications for Social Work Practice
Authors: Okai Lawrencia Baaba
Published: September 2023

International students are confronted with copious challenges as they endeavor to study abroad. This study investigates the adjustment challenges international students encounter as they transition to their new environment, and the coping mechanisms or adaptation strategies they use to survive the challenges they experience. The role of the social worker in helping international students adjust, and collaborating with appropriate college offices to strategically position themselves to support international students is also discussed. A mixed method of study was utilized. A modified version of the Michigan International Students Problem Inventory (MISPI) was used in addition to data collected through survey questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods (mean, standard deviation, t-test, and One Factor ANOVA) were used to analyze the data. This paper is an extension of my doctoral dissertation. While drawing on useful literature and other important information from my dissertation for the analysis, the work is also different from many perspectives in terms of new scholarly sources, enhanced ideas, and analyses. Results of the study revealed several challenges international students encountered with racism, discrimination and relationship between faculty and students being the greatest. It is imperative for social workers to support institutions to provide resources that caters to the specific needs of international students. Creating a positive and welcoming environment is crucial for the efficacious adjustment of international students.
Optimum Time of Insemination after Onset of Oestrus in Holstein – Friesian Dairy Cows in the Peri-urban Khartoum (Sudan)
Authors: Ador Lino Libo , Nikhaila Abdel Moneim Mukhtar Abu
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study was to determine the optimum time of insemination after onset of oestrus in Holstein-Friesian dairy cows. 146 and 92 Cows were randomly assigned to the control and prostaglandin F2α treated groups respectively. The experimental animals were then visually observed for oestrus for a period of twelve months. 188 and 99 inseminations were given to the control and prostaglandin F2α treated groups respectively. The inseminations were given at time intervals of 1-6, 7-12, 13-18, and 19-24 hours after onset of oestrus during winter, hot dry summer and hot wet summer. During the three seasons, inseminations were carried out in cows at postpartum interval of 41-60, 61-80, 81-100, 101-120, 121 and over days. The trial was conducted in Cows at parities 1 and 2 as a group, and parities 3 and over as a separate group. The optimum time of insemination to achieve the highest conception rates was at 13-18 hours in the control group of Cows. Winter had the highest conception rates compared to other seasons. Cows at postpartum intervals of 121 and over days had the highest conception rates. Conception rates in cows at parities 1 and 2 had the highest conception rate compared to other parities. The present study revealed that the control group of cows had the highest conception rates when inseminations were at 13 – 18 hours after onset of oestrus compared to prostaglandin F2α treated cows.
Reflection on the Groceries to Graduate scholarship program at Missouri Southern State University
Authors: Bever Megan , Carr Amber , Colburn Kamryn , Cullers Andrea , Rutledge J.
Published: September 2023

In recent years, myriad universities have sought measures to alleviate the burden of nutrition inse­curity among undergraduate in order to improve student health and academic success, as the preva­lence of nutrition insecurity on college campuses has gained attention from researchers. At Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), faculty launched the Lion Co-op Center for Nutrition Security (LCCNS) in 2018, which focused on research and included a free food and personal hygiene pantry that all students, staff, and faculty were eligible to use. In 2020, the LCCNS piloted the Groceries to Graduate (G2G) scholarship program, which provides advanced undergraduate students (those who have earned 60+ credit hours) in good standing and with finan­cial need with scholarship tokens that can be used as currency at the Webb City Farmers Market, located three miles north of campus. The objective of this program was to increase low-income under­graduate access to fresh produce and reduce their financial burden of purchasing high quality food, therefore improving academic outcomes. This reflective essay examines the preliminary findings we obtained about the first two years of the schol­arship program. It assesses the methods of com­municating with students about the scholarship program, token usage, availability of fresh produce, and student academic success. The initial findings suggest that while the model needs improvement, the scholarships are meeting student needs for access to nutritional food. This market-based solu­tion gives students currency (tokens) so that they can buy directly from local merchants, a model that with some revision may provide a workable model for small universities to address nutritional insecu­rity among students.
Silver nanoparticle technology in orthopaedic infections
Authors: Jeyaraman Madhan , Jeyaraman Naveen , Nallakumarasamy Arulkumar , Iyengar Karthikeyan P , Jain Vijay Kumar , Potty Anish G , Gupta Ashim
Published: September 2023

The irrational and prolonged use of antibiotics in orthopaedic infections poses a major threat to the development of antimicrobial resistance. To combat antimicrobial resistance, researchers have implemented various novel and innovative modalities to curb infections. Nanotechnology involves doping ions/metals onto the scaffolds to reach the target site to eradicate the infective foci. In this connotation, we reviewed silver nanoparticle technology in terms of mechanism of action, clinical applications, toxicity, and regulatory guidelines to treat orthopaedic infections.
The Archbishop’s Ceiling and Postmodernism
Authors: Palmer David
Published: September 2023

abstract

The Archbishop’s Ceiling is a new kind of drama for Miller. His plays of the 1940s to 1960s focus on characters’ psychological interiority, their struggle to maintain their belief that the stories they have been telling themselves and others about who they are and how they fit into the world are true. These plays focus on ethics, on characters’ understanding of the personal values that constitute their selves, what Miller called “dignity.” In The Archbishop’s Ceiling, characters have abandoned the idea that they are constituted by this interiority; rather, their self is their public appearance, a kind of theater. To understand a person, we no longer can seek to see into inner psychological states and values; all we can do is try to understand the purpose of their overt action in the context of the broader public events that surround it. Ethics has collapsed into politics. The notion of a private interior self has been replaced by the self of public display. This is the move from modernism to postmodernism.
Suspected Fluoroquinolone-Induced Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs
Authors: Guzman Karen Marina Hernandez , Harkin Kenneth
Published: September 2023

Acquired myasthenia gravis (MG) in dogs can present with focal or generalized weakness and is diagnosed by the presence of circulating antibodies to the acetylcholine receptor. Megaesophagus is the most common focal form of MG. Although exacerbation of MG has been associated with the use of fluoroquinolones in humans, it has not been previously described in dogs. The medical records of 46 dogs diagnosed with MG based on acetylcholine receptor antibody testing from 1997 to 2021 were retrospectively evaluated to identify any dogs who demonstrated exacerbation of MG after the administration of a fluoroquinolone. Exacerbation of MG, from focal to generalized, occurred in a median of 4.5 days after initiation of fluoroquinolone therapy in six dogs. In addition, one dog with generalized MG and megaesophagus developed pyridostigmine resistance subsequent to fluoroquinolone therapy. Marked improvement in generalized weakness was reported 36 hr after discontinuation of fluoroquinolone therapy alone in one dog and in combination with pyridostigmine in two dogs. Fluoroquinolone therapy was never stopped in three dogs who were euthanized because of severe weakness and one dog who died of respiratory arrest.
Metastatic Cutaneous Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in a Flat-Coated Retriever Treated with Doxorubicin and Prednisone
Authors: Montesanto Christen , Phillips Brenda , Aubry Oceane
Published: September 2023

A 2 yr old female intact flat-coated retriever dog was presented for evaluation of a histologically diagnosed cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the muzzle with right mandibular nodal metastasis and suspected prescapular lymph node metastasis. Chemotherapy (lomustine 60 mg/m2 by mouth as a single dose) and glucocorticoid therapy (prednisone ∼20 mg/m2 by mouth every 24 hr) were initiated. Progressive disease occurred 21 days after lomustine administration. Doxorubicin (at 30 mg/m2 IV every 3 wk) was administered as a second-line therapy. Prednisone was continued at the same dose. Partial response was noted 1 wk after initiation of doxorubicin and sustained through doxorubicin #2. Complete remission was achieved following doxorubicin #3 (63 days from the start of doxorubicin rescue therapy). Progressive disease was noted after doxorubicin #5, for a total duration of response to doxorubicin of 105 days. Further rescue treatment with vinorelbine at 15 mg/m2 IV was elected. Progressive disease and clinical decline were noted 1 wk after initiation of vinorelbine. The patient was euthanized because of clinical decline 126 days after histopathologic diagnosis and 114 days after chemotherapy treatment was initiated.
In-vitro-digestion of a controlled release material: composite aerated gel containing egg white protein
Authors: SRUN Marnick , HIRUNSORN Pimnibha , WACHIRATTANAPONGMETEE Kwanruedee , PITIRIT Theparit , THAWORNCHINSOMBUT Supawan
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to produce a healthy jelly-like product containing protein and bioactive ingredient. Egg white protein (EWP: 0, 3, 6% w/w) and sucrose (0 and 7.5% w/w) were mixed at fixed levels of konjac glucomannan, κ-carrageenan, and sodium bicarbonate in an aerated gel preparation. An interaction between EWP and sucrose significantly yielded lower gas hold-up capacity exhibiting less and small pores confirmed by SEM images. The 3% EWP with 7.5% sucrose gel was selected to further study in vitro digestion by incorporating rice bran hydrolysate (RBH) and determining phenolic compound bioaccessibility. Syneresis and gas hold-up capacity of the gel was improved due to aeration and RBH (P<0.05). Aeration also enhanced the bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds and antioxidants after digestion. Therefore, this study introduces a new food matrix which is an aerated gel containing egg white protein that exhibits high bioaccessibility following pancreatic digestion.
Quality assessment of beef burgers packaged in active paper with cinnamon essential oil
Authors: PINTO Laura Adriane de Moraes , NASCIMENTO Karina Favoreto , CARDOSO Melina Aparecida Plastina , MADRONA Grasiele Scaramal , SCAPIM Mônica Regina da Silva , VITAL Ana Carolina Pelaes , GUERRERO Ana , PRADO Ivanor Nunes do
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate a new packaging system in which the paper was covered with a solution of sodium alginate and cinnamon essential oil (CEO) that was used as packaging for burger beef. The papers were characterized for their physical, optical, mechanical, and sorption properties. In addition, the burgers were evaluated for their antioxidant activity, lipid oxidation, and color difference. In total, four treatments were developed: Con: paper without coating; Pad: paper with alginate coating; Pco 0.1: paper with alginate coating added with 0.1% CEO; and Pco 0.05: paper with alginate coating added with 0.05% CEO. The analysis of the thickness showed the effectiveness in the formation of the film coating, which was confirmed by the analysis of morphology. The results indicated that the coating had no improvement in mechanical properties nor in water vapor permeability (WVP); however, color changes were noted (P<0.002). The sorption isotherms showed that the equilibrium was not modified for the coated papers. All samples showed an increase in the value of malonaldehyde during storage (P<0.003) and a decrease in antioxidant activity (P<0.001). However, in papers containing CEO, these modifications were lower when compared to Pad and Con. In addition, the samples containing CEO presented a lower color difference (P<0.002).
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ КОНТАКТНЫХ НАПРЯЖЕНИЙ И ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ МЕЖКОНТАКТНОГО ЗАЩИТНОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ ПОД ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЕМ ТЕРМОДИНАМИЧЕСКИХ ЯВЛЕНИЙ В ПРОЦЕССЕ РЕЗАНИЯ
Authors: Саградян А.И.
Published: September 2023

Разработана технология получения естественно-защитного покрытия в меж¬контактном пространстве резец - сходящая стружка, которая предотвращает непо¬сред¬ственный контакт сходящего потока обрабатываемого материала по передней поверхности инструмента. Полученный естественно-защитный слой одновременно играет роль теплоизолятора. В условиях экономически целесообразных режимов резания (V=70 м/мин, S=0,30 мм/об и t=2,0 мм) при обработке нержавеющей стали марки 2Х13 резцами из безуглеродистых быстрорежущих сплавов с интерме¬тал¬лидным упрочнением марки В14М7К25 обеспечиваются высокая износостойкость: Т=120 мин, служебная долговечность, производительность и низкая себестоимость. На основании научно-экспериментальных и расчетных данных построены графики распределения нормальных и касательных напряжений, температур и коэффициента трения на передней поверхности контакта инструмента. Анализ полученных экспе-риментальных результатов, металлографических рисунков и графических данных показывает, что путем управления процесса резания и регулирования параметров обработки в межконтактном пространстве передней поверхности инструмента марки В14М7К25 и сходящего потока обрабатываемого материала из стали 2Х13 под воздействием термодинамических явлений и пластических деформаций образуется заторможенный застойный слой, играющий роль защитного покрытия и тепло¬изолятора. Образование в межконтактном пространстве естественно-защитного затор¬моженного, застойного слоя из сильно деформированных, накопленных мель¬чайших частиц сходящего потока из стали 2Х13 играет роль защитного покрытия, повышая износостойкость и теплостойкость инструмента марки В14М7К25. Таким образом, разработана важная ресурсосберегающая технология и решена задача повышения износостойкости, служебной долговечности и производительностьи обработки инструмента.