bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Channel State Information Based Equalizer Design for Frequency Selective Channels
Authors: Vishwakarma Shubham , Sharma , Prof. Neelam
Published: October 2023

Abstract—Equalizer design is an extremely critical aspect for wireless networks. This paper presents an approach combining the decision feedback mechanism and successive signal detection to equalize frequency selective channel effects for signals traversing different run-lengths. In this approach, the errors on comparison between the transmitted signal and received signal are fed to the equalizer to adjust the tap weights. Still the irreversible nature of inter symbol interference is a huge challenge due to multi path propagation mechanisms in wireless channels. It is a common observation that signals traversing a smaller path reach the receiver earlier compared to the multi-path component traversing a longer path. Assuming similar shadowing effects, it is seen that fading effects make it difficult to accurately receive long distance MPCs, thereby degrading the BER performance. It has been shown that the proposed system attains almost similar BER performance irrespective of the shadowing effect or run length of the MPCs. Keywords— Multi Path Component (MPC), Inter Symbol Interference (ISI), Adaptive Equalizer, Channel State Information (CSI), , Bit Error Rate (BER), Probability of Error
Patrimonio religioso de interés cultural: protección frente a su destrucción o degradación
Authors: Martí Sánchez José M.ª
Published: October 2023

The religious heritage of cultural interest is integrated into the identity of the peoples and receives articulated protection, in terms of its conservation, enjoyment and protection. An overview of the sources that regulate their protection (supranational, national, regional and canonical) is offered. The religious character is what gives cohesion to heritage. Vandalism, being an attack against religious freedom and patrimonial wealth, does not receive the appropriate legal reaction.

El patrimonio religioso de interés cultural se integra en la identidad de los pueblos y recibe una protección articulada, en cuanto a su conservación, disfrute y protección. Se ofrece una visión de conjunto de las fuentes que regulan su protección (supranacionales, nacionales autonómicas y canónicas). El carácter religioso es el que da cohesión a patrimonio. El vandalismo siendo un atentado contra la libertad religiosa y la riqueza patrimonial, no recibe la adecuada reacción jurídica.
Origins of Japanese archaic poetry: Japanese long song (nagauta / chōka)
Authors: Suslov A. V.
Published: October 2023

The presented article is devoted, on the one hand, to the general problem of the literary process in an archaic society on the example of the genesis of waka poetry; on the other hand, it directly refers to the archaism of the so-called long song (nagauta or chōka). The article raises the question of the transformation of that pre-aesthetic primitive song into archaic poetry. Describing the possible ways of genesis of the primitive song, the author, agreeing with the principle of accumulation of poetic lines, proposed by Bowra-Konishi, notes the need for a deeper comprehension of the Archaic period of Japanese (Yamato) literature. Stating the necessity to distinguish a primitive song from an archaic one, the author operates with the concept of a developed “aesthetic feeling” as a necessary criterion for the transformation of the primitive song, based on parallelism. Unlike primitive poetry, which performed merely the utilitarian function, archaic poetry started to meet not only ritual, but also aesthetic needs of an ancient human. In addition, the article examines the role of writing as a necessary condition for the death of primitive song and the formation of the canon. In addition, the text presents a critical characteristic of the main body of archaic poetry, including long songs, which are relatively few in number. Based on a sample analysis of the presented texts (poetic fragments from Kojiki, Nihonshoki, long songs from Man’yōshū and Naniwaza-uta from mokkan tablets), the author provides a classification-periodization of the genesis of the archaic form of nagauta/chōka (a narrative chronicle speech-stressing long song, a non-narrative non-epic long song, and a long song created by a specific author and having a developed system of imagery. Emphasizing the chronicles’ long song, its structural heterogeneity, the author builds a hypothesis of its genesis opposite to the accumulative principle of Bowra-Konishi, consisting in the principle of reductionism from the long epic form of a primitive song. The limit of this reduction is justified by the aesthetic “capacity” of the poetic form in the transitional period of the non-written method of versification. Keywords: nagauta (long song), archaic poetry, non-book culture, literary canon, reductionism, literary process.
Soil Monitoring System Using LoRa-Based ANN Method For Rice Plant Growth
Authors: Albasyih Rokhmat , Sudarsono Amang , Ningsih Norma
Published: October 2023

Farmers only use approximation, the application of this approximation can cause the quality of the soil in rice fields to be infertile. In this research, an agricultural land monitoring system was created using an agricultural land monitoring tool to make it easier for farmers to monitor the land to get good crop yields. The test results obtained are data collected on the land according to the parameters needed from rice plants. The research design was made in the form of a monitoring tool which will later display on the website to make it easier for farmers to check the land to be planted with rice remotely. This system also uses the Artificial Neural Network method which functions to predict soil conditions. The result of this system is to make it easier for farmers to get agricultural land that meets the criteria for quality rice plant
Windshield bias is real: 2019 news coverage of pedestrian traffic fatalities in the United States
Authors: Hickman John
Published: October 2023

Framing pedestrian traffic fatalities episodically rather than thematically, attributing responsibility to pedestrians for their own deaths and non-agential descriptions of traffic crashes reflects windshield bias. Pedestrian traffic fatality rates increased dramatically in the U.S. over the previous decade. Findings from this content analysis of 2019 U.S. news coverage supports conclusions that windshield bias is national in scope, varies between cities in the Sun Belt and Frost Belt, and is associated with reduced walkability and greater partisan segregation of cities. The 2016 vote for Republican Donald Trump was also positively associated with episodic framing.  An inverse association between word length and windshield bias was also established.  The data set analyzed included 366 news articles drawn from 78 news sources in 74 cities located in 30 states.
Beleidsverandering gezien als ecosysteemverandering
Authors: van Laake Lev , Breeman Gerard
Published: October 2023

Policy change from an ecosystem perspective: Ecological tipping-point theory applied to the freedom of education in the Netherlands

Far-reaching policy changes, such as a reintroduction of a study grant system, often evolve in a fragmented and intermittent manner. They are usually preceded by a series of incidents and media attention, and a succession of smaller and larger policy proposals. Existing policy theories focus on major changes or on the smaller step-by-step changes. What is missing is an integrated story in which the entire process, with incidents, media attention and interim adjustments, is brought together.

We argue that an ecological tipping-point theory is a useful addition to existing policy-change theories. Our study of Article 23 of the Constitution, which regulates the freedom of education in the Netherlands, shows that a succession of incidents (disturbances) has increased the stress within the policy system and increased the likelihood of a policy adjustment. However, change should not be taken for granted. Understanding policy change trajectories as ecosystem changes can help policymakers to transition from one stable policy system to another.
Bestuurskunde met impact
Authors: Stevenson Lars , Gräler Leonoor , Nieuwenhuizen Esther
Published: October 2023

Public administration with impact: A conversation with Geert Bouckaert

There have been strong calls for a more socially relevant public administration, which has more impact and is more visible. But what does that mean for young researchers? In this article, three early career scholars report on a conversation with Professor Geert Bouckaert, a leading administrative scholar. He challenges young public administration scholars to clarify strategic research goals, to adopt a clear vision of impact and to shape multidisciplinarity. The authors aim to emphasize Bouckaert’s plea to stay true to what young scholars want to achieve with their work, instead of mainly focusing on the here and now. By designing academically rigorous and socially relevant research, young researchers can move beyond their neutral positions.
Machineries of Knowledge Construction: Exploring the Epistemic Agency of Digital Systems in Policing
Authors: Flinterud Guro , Lundgaard Jenny Maria
Published: October 2023

Machineries of Knowledge Construction: Exploring the Epistemic Agency of Digital Systems in Policing

Understanding the contours and dynamics of police knowledge production necessitates consideration of not only the roles of organizations and humans but also the various technologies that are employed by the police. This article explores two digital technological systems used by police control rooms in Norway, namely their internal system for call handling, control and command, and Twitter, the social media platform. The control room is understood to be an epistemic culture, and we elucidate the systems as machineries of knowledge construction. Using the novel framework for interviewing digital objects from Adams and Thompson’s, Researching a posthuman world, this article scrutinizes how digital systems shape and define what becomes knowledge, uncovering and exploring how such systems have epistemic agency. The origins of the systems – one police-developed, the other not – have laid the basis for the systems’ affordances and the epistemic cultures they work within. While one works as a mostly friction-free system based on, and enhancing, internal police logics, the other is disruptive, laying a foundation for others to criticize and challenge the actions and logics of the police.
De Belgische Euthanasiewet
Authors: Lemmens C.
Published: October 2023

De Belgische Euthanasiewet

In dit artikel wordt een overzicht gegeven van de Belgische Euthanasiewet en de voorwaarden om een actueel of voorafgaand euthanasieverzoek te uiten en uitgevoerd te zien. Daarnaast worden de juridische waarde van een euthanasieverzoek en het controlesysteem behandeld, waarna enkele slotbeschouwingen volgen.
A Quantitative Blockchain-Based Model for Construction Supply Chain Risk Management
Authors: AMICO Clarissa , CIGOLINI Roberto
Published: October 2023

Although the use of Blockchain Technology in construction industry has been limited, nowadays several cases of adoption of this technology in construction sector can been identified. Such examples consist of maintaining digital asset records, timestamps for contracts or transactions, multiple signature transactions, smart contracts, and the repository of real information. This paper proposes a methodology consisting of a Electre Tri multi-criteria analysis method where a list of indicators and a questionnaire are used to fill a model that can be applied to evaluate the suitability of blockchain technology as a tool to mitigate supply chain risks that small and medium enterprises face in the construction industry. The model has been applied to two companies operating in the construction industry. This study contributes to the existing literature by quantitatively assessing the adoption of blockchain technology on two real case studies – company Alpha and company Beta – to limit supply chain risk in the construction sector. The dimensions considered in the analysis are company data, payments, materials, supply chain structure and information and document flow. According to the findings, the model suggests that for company Alpha blockchain technology is recommended but not useful to mitigate risks and so improving supply chain performance. On the contrary, results show that for company Beta the implementation of blockchain technology is useful.
Single Objective Optimization of Cutting Parameters for Surface Roughness in Turning of Inconel 718 Using Taguchi Approach
Authors: ZHUJANI Fatlume , TODOROV Georgi , KAMBEROV Konstantin
Published: October 2023

The majority of work in cutting machining processes is focused on choosing the parameters that will result in the greatest rate of material removal and the least amount of surface roughness, cutting temperatures, cutting pressures, vibrations, etc., which are the main quality responses. Surface roughness is one of the most precise quality criteria that affects how machined parts work. By choosing the appropriate cutting settings, it should be possible to get a greater surface finish and a longer service life for the machined parts. The link between changes in surface roughness caused by turning operations with respect to different machining settings is investigated in this study using the Taguchi method L9(33). The orthogonal array, signal-to-noise ratio, and analysis of variance are utilized to examine the performance characteristics when turning Inconel 718 bars with CCMT09T308N-SU coated cemented carbide insert tools. The optimal setting of cutting parameters to lessen surface roughness is chosen using the Taguchi method. Speed, feed rate, and cut depth are the three cutting parameters. Experimental results are given to illustrate the effectiveness of this strategy.
The Business Case for IAM
Authors: Koot André
Published: October 2023

Businesses are under enormous pressure to deliver their products and services in ways that profit the company. Areas that do not directly bring in funding are often moved lower in priority, resulting in a competition for resources that can see internal projects in areas such as IAM struggle to succeed. Projects that move to the top of the priority pile in this competition are ones that provide a compelling business case. This article focuses on how to develop a positive business case for your IAM programs.p { line-height: 115%; text-align: left; orphans: 2; widows: 2; margin-bottom: 0.25cm; direction: ltr; background: transparent }a:link { color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline }
GENERALIZED REDEFINED ZAGREB INDEX ON SOME NANOSTRUCTURES
Authors: Mullemani Channappa Shanmukha , Kalajji Channabasappa Shilpa , Arcot Usha , Kempasidpla Nagarajappa Anil Kumar
Published: October 2023

Chemical graph theory has become a significant part of the research. Topological indices are numerical descriptors used to determine physico-chemical properties of chemical compounds. In this work, the generalized redefined Zagreb index is defined. This index is applied on several topological indices viz., redefined Zagreb indices (ReZG1(G), ReZG2(G), ReZG3(G)), sum-connectivity Zagreb index (SCI(G)), hyper Zagreb index (HM(G)), harmonic index (H(G)), arithmetic-geometric index (AGI(G)), SK index (SK(G)) and SK1 index (SK1(G)). The above said indices are calculated for aromatic compounds such as boron triangular sheet, borophene chain and melem chain nanostructures. The obtained results are useful in understanding the behaviour of compounds under the study.
Grafeno: uma revisão dos métodos de extração
Authors: Souza Anna Paula da Fonseca , Sicupira Lázaro Chaves , Baliza Patrícia Xavier , Leal Paulo Vitor Brandão , Costa Carlos Henrique Alves , De Souza Amós Magalhães , Madureira Jhonatan do Amparo , Gama Renata de Oliveira
Published: October 2023

Com a descoberta das três novas alotropias do carbono (diferentes maneiras de formação do carbono), fulerenos, nanotubos e o grafeno, o nível de estudos realizados com esse elemento, aumentou consideravelmente desde dos anos 2000. Dentre eles, o grafeno torna-se o destaque nos últimos anos, através das suas enormes possibilidades de aplicações que a comunidade cientifica tem sobre esse material e o desejo gerado pela população através destes produtos. O presente trabalho aborda um estudo dos principais métodos de extração do grafeno, de modo a conseguir distinguir seus pontos positivos e negativos de cada esquema estudado, além de apresentar suas propriedades, aplicações e a situação do Brasil nessa corrida tecnológica. Por ser um dos países com maior reserva de grafite do mundo e com uma enorme quantidade de estudos na área, o Brasil consegue ter várias vantagens que favorece tornar-se uma potência na área de produção e comercialização do grafeno.
O papel dos movimentos sociais camponeses na disputa pela redefinição de um campo discursivo: o desenvolvimento visto de baixo
Authors: Souza Ana Paula Santos , Herrera José Antônio , Lopes Raquel Silva
Published: October 2023

Esse trabalho busca compreender o papel desempenhado pelo fator alfabetização/educação no processo de produção e reprodução da ideia de desenvolvimento rural como motor de progresso.  Problematiza algumas noções bastante difundidas, tanto no meio acadêmico quanto nos movimentos sociais, noções tais como a de progresso, desenvolvimento e cidadania. Tomam-se como base para essa análise as ações do Movimento pelo Desenvolvimento da Transamazônica e Xingu (MDTX) e suas lutas por direitos para as populações da área rural. O estudo demonstra que a noção de desenvolvimento defendida pelo MDTX a partir de suas práticas diverge da noção empregada e defendida pelo capitalismo hegemônico e seus aliados.
Az oktatási szektor alkalmazkodása a digitális transzformáció kihívásaihoz
Authors: Horváth László
Published: October 2023

A digitális transzformáció olyan folyamat, amelynek során a szervezetek új, mindenütt jelenlévő digitális technológiákat ágyaznak be annak érdekében, hogy versenyelőnyüket fenntartsák (Ismail és mtsai., 2017). Egy konkrét készség-ökoszisztémára fókuszáltunk (tanári professzió), - a munkaerő készségeinek és tudásának önfenntartó hálózata egy iparágban vagy régióban (Windsor és Alcorso, 2008) -, hogy megvizsgáljuk a digitális transzformáció hatását és kihívásait. Kevert kutatási stratégiát alkalmaztunk, többszakaszos felépítéssel. Eredményeink különbségeket mutatnak az alrendszerek és régiók között a tanárok 21. századi kompetenciák digitális eszközökkel való fejlesztésének képessége tekintetében, amelyen keresztül megragadhatjuk, hogy a szakma hogyan alkalmazkodik a digitális transzformáció kihívásaihoz. A kutatás reflektál a pedagógiai reakciókat és az alkalmazkodást befolyásoló egyéni és szervezeti tényezők összetettségére.
“Global Village” Today. Marshall McLuhan’s Tribalism in the Perspective of the Development of the Humanities and Contemporary Civilisation
Authors: Ciążela Andrzej , Treger Bronisław
Published: October 2023

The article is an attempt to look at Marshall McLuhan's concepts from today's perspective. It attempts to reconstruct theoretical assumptions and their consequences both in the world of theory as the world of practice of social life. The authors focus on the problem of the influence of McLuhan's thought on the perception of the evolution of communication in the modern world. Its starting point is the aptly noticed tendency to return to the field the phenomena of orality and tribalism. They try to answer the question whether this diagnosis resulted in constructive proposals for dealing with this problem.
STEAM Workshops for Children and Youth – Projects Evaluation Report
Authors: Baron-Polańczyk Eunika
Published: October 2023

The report presents the evaluation results of educational projects implemented in 2022 by the Academy of Programming and Robotics (AP&R) operating at the non-governmental organization (NGO). The Academy conducts educational activities for children and youth, primarily from rural areas, usingthe STEAM model project method, with the substantive and didactic support of the University of Zielona Góra. The funding for teaching resources and class operations comes entirely from obtained grants, leading to evaluations by financing institutions, mainly local governments. The evaluation results show that the classes received high ratings, even though the concept of STEAM education remains relatively unfamiliar to both the Participants and Observers. Participants have a limited perception of the practical usefulness of interdisciplinary classes. In contrast, Observers highly appreciate the educational value of integrated education, particularly in the fields of technology, computer science, programming, mathematics, and physics. The implementation of the STEAM model is particularly successful in classes related to the construction and operation of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) installations. The collaboration between AP&R and the University has spanned over 5 years, providing valuable experience, and enabling the collection of conclusions and recommendations for continuous improvement of educational practices. These insights aim to enhance the effectiveness of the educational projects.
Early Years Teacher Training Through Practice. The Polish Example
Authors: Wrońska Marta
Published: October 2023

Developing and providing a register of rights and regularities underpinning the work of prospective teachers is a complex process. The current transmissive model of training in Poland does not meet the expectations with respect to preparation of new teaching staff. Thus designing new models of teacher training, including early childhood education teachers, should function in parallel with practical activities. In this article, I present a competence model of teacher training, which is my original proposal. It is the outcome of analysing theoretical and empirical achievements, and our own experience. The basic area of activities undertaken as part of teacher training is the development of relevant substantive competencies resulting from the student's selection of a specific subject area, psychological and pedagogical competencies, communication skills as well as methodological competencies, resulting from the specificity of the chosen subject area. The theoretical perspective of the proposed model is determined by the ideas of constructivism and the general taxonomy of learning outcomes by Ziemowit Włodarski. I divided the competence model of training into four stages: 1) simple student with learner-pupil contacts; 2) student as a teacher assistant; 3) student as an accompanying teacher; 4) student as an independent teacher.
Multimedia Art Therapy as a Psychological Support for Ukrainian Students in Polish Primary Schools Who Experience Difficulties in Peer Relationships
Authors: Kompowska-Marek Radosława , Chmielnicka-Plaskota Aleksandra , Grubicka Joanna , Czuma-Sulej Maria , Kharchenko Oksana , Rybiński Bartosz
Published: October 2023

The article analyses a project directed to Ukrainian students in Polish primary schools, financed by UNICEF. The project consisted of two parts. The first one is the examination of children's psychological and pedagogical needs. It was carried out with the use of the Questionnaire of Disorders in the Realization of Social Roles, among 96 students studying in IV – VIII classes of primary schools. This questionnaire serves as a screening test for the research sample. Test results show that the average and high level of disorders in the role of a peer is experienced by 30% of students, while the sense of peer rejection at the same levels is shown by as many as 35% of the respondents. The main study is an examination of the effectiveness of multimedia art therapy program in improving peer relations of Ukrainian students. The aim of this part was to support building peer relationships among studied children and provide them with the necessary emotional support. 57 students participated in a 10 group art workshops using multimedia. The theoretical concept of this project was based on Expressive Therapy (Malchodi & Bochenek, 2014). To determine the effectiveness of art therapy, qualitative methods were used: subjective scales and descriptive scales, as well as observations of the creative process, statements and reflections of students during and after the project. The results underscored a noticeable improvement in the students' self-perceptions, with reported enhancements in feelings of connection, self-worth, and self-approval. Additionally, an increase in communication skills, positive peer interactions, and social acceptance was observed.
From Openness to Commercialisation - Teachers' Self-presentation in the Blogosphere
Authors: Krasuska-Betiuk Marta , Kupiec Monika , Szplit Agnieszka , Garbat Anita
Published: October 2023

The main research question of the text is: what are the ways of teacher self-presentation in the blogosphere? The aim of the analyses was to reconstruct the meanings given by teachers to their own activity in the blogosphere, assessing the potential of blogs in creating the image of the teacher as a professional. Internet ethnography (i.e. cyberethnography, netnography) was used to analyse the blogs. The selection of the research sample was a two-stage process. In the first stage, the teacher blogosphere was reviewed: more than 70 blogs by English teachers, 50 by Polish teachers and 10 by history teachers were selected. A selection of these was made, taking into account: the timing of the activity (more than one year), the frequency of content updates, the regularity of the entries, and the hypertextual diversity. The following blogs were subjected to qualitative analysis: Baba od polskiego, Kreatywny Polonista, DoKlasy, BB's Playground, Hummingbirds els. Teacher self-presentation was the main research category. A number of features of diaries have been found in the content of the blogs: the process of shaping one's “I”, the embeddedness in the present, the systematic nature of the entries, and the writing and rhetorical practice aimed at influencing the outside world (Maryl, 2013). The “I” presented by teacher-bloggers is characterised by openness, responsiveness, creativity, authenticity, relationality, reflexivity and professionalism. The image of the teacher presented in the blogosphere “seduces”. The analysis confirms the different motivations for “being” in the blogosphere. They relate to responding to young people's expectations for teachers to undertake such online activity and the possibility of co-creating open educational resources. The blog activity of teachers is characterised by the so-called personal branding, i.e. building a personal brand, an image of oneself, which is to convince potential recipients to cooperate. Presenting “yourself” in the blogosphere - enhances, sometimes even improves, the image of the teaching profession in the offline world.
Interactivity and Audiovisuality of Computer Games. A Three-level Model of a Computer Game as Interaction
Authors: Wałaszewski Zbigniew
Published: October 2023

The article presents an updated model of playing a computer game as the user’s interaction with its system, taking into consideration audiovisuality as the fundamental channel for computer-human communication. Interactivity is an inherent property of computer games, which clearly distinguishes them from other kinds of games: it is therefore a defining feature of computer games. On the other hand, audiovisuality is a necessary characteristic, following from the communication between the computer and its user, taking place mainly in the channel of synchronized image and sound, which is dominant in human perception. The point of departure for the model development is an analysis of human interaction with the machine which runs the game system; in the model, there is a dynamic change from interactivity of a computer game to a human being’s interaction with the computer while playing, which makes it possible to fully account for the complexity of the situation of playing a computer game. The presented model combines the ludic aspect of a computer game (interactive entertainment) with the capacity to convey messages (an audiovisual cultural text), and from a commmunicative perspective, it unambiguously assigns a human being the role of the subject using a computer game.
Determinantes sociales de salud en adultos de la parroquia la Unión del cantón Jipijapa.
Authors: Azua-Menéndez Marieta del Jesús , Arteaga-Zambrano Ana Sofia , Jaramillo-Coveña Andreina Salomé
Published: October 2023

Los determinantes sociales de la salud son condiciones en las que las personas nacen, crecen, viven, trabajan y envejecen. Incluyen factores como el entorno social, económico y cultural, el nivel educativo, el estatus económico, el empleo, el acceso a la atención médica, la vivienda y el entorno físico. El objetivo de la investigación fue identificar cuáles son los determinantes sociales de salud presentes en adultos padres de familia de la parroquia la Unión, se llevo a cabo un estudio de tipo descriptivo en un total de 73 personas, se diseño y se aplico una encuesta con la finalidad de recoger la información necesaria. En los resultados que mas destacaron se observó que la mayoría de los adultos (95%) cuentan con solo estudios básicos, mientras que el 5% no cuentan con una instrucción educativa. En cuanto al área laboral solo el 73% cuenta con un trabajo mientras que el 27% no lo tiene. En cuanto a la atención medica solo el 22% cuenta con acceso a las instituciones de salud como lo es el IESS. En cuanto al tipo de comidas el 23% indico consumir alimentos hervidos y el 21% fritos. En la actividad física el 47% indicó realizar solo Menos de media hora a la semana. El 78% ha consumido bebidas alcohólicas y solo 18% tabaco.
Estrategia didáctica para favorecer la atención selectiva en el proceso de aprendizaje de los niños de preparatoria
Authors: Aragundi-Demera Digna Jazmín , Meza-Intriago Hipatia Alexandra
Published: October 2023

La atención selectiva es aquella función cognitiva que controla los procesos y mecanismos por medio del cual los niños desarrollan la acción de atender para comprender y con ello poder aprender, dando respuesta solo a aquellas demandas del ambiente que son útiles o de gran importancia, por ello la presente investigación se centró en una estrategia didáctica para favorecer la atención selectiva en el proceso de aprendizaje de los niños de preparatoria. Estudio que tuvo por finalidad elaborar una estrategia didáctica para favorecer la atención selectiva en el proceso de aprendizaje de los niños del nivel de preparatoria. Indagación que se sostuvo de un enfoque mixto bajo una investigación de campo con diseño no experimental, la cual partió de una revisión de la literatura sobre conceptos, teorías y herramientas metodológicas desde el estímulo de la atención selectiva y el proceso de aprendizaje en el nivel de preparatoria. Se emplearon además como referentes técnicos: la entrevista, encuesta y la observación con el diseño de sus instrumentos. La población estuvo conformada por la trilogía educativa del nivel de preparatoria (niños, docentes, padres de familias) quedando conformado por 62 personas, 2 docentes, 30 padres de familias y 30 niños de la Unidad Educativa Particular 25 de Junio; siendo la población muy pequeña se consideró para la recolección de datos unidades de análisis. Los resultados concluyeron que existen incidencias en el proceso de aprendizaje de los niños de preparatoria a causa de la desatención, problemática que se evidencia en el entorno escolar y familiar.
Influence of annual rainfall on epidemiology of gastrointestinal parasites in sheep flocks of Rajasthan
Authors: SWARNKAR C P , SINGH D
Published: October 2023

The translation of exogenous stages of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites varies according to climatic variables like temperature, rainfall and humidity. The present paper describes the influence of quantum of annual rainfall on the prevalence and intensity of GI parasites in field flocks of sheep in Rajasthan. The period of 9 years (2004–13) was divided in 3 categories as years with above normal, normal and below normal annual total rainfall (TRF). Faecal samples (59,398) were subjected to qualitative and quantitative evaluation and data on monthly incidence and intensity were analyzed according to categories of years. The effect of annual TRF was significant on incidence of strongyle worms for all the months except during June in semi-arid and April in arid region. During August to December (favourable season), it was higher in the years with below normal TRF in semi-arid and in the years with normal annual TRF in arid region. The incidence of Trichuris spp, Strongyloides papillosus, Fasciola gigantica and Schistosoma indicum was very low. Incidence of S. papillosus was higher in the years of normal annual TRF in semi-arid region only. The incidence of Amphistomes remained lowest in the years of normal annual TRF. Higher annual TRF resulted in lower monthly incidence of Moneizia infection. The intensity of strongyle infection for all the months was significantly lower in years with above normal annual TRF in semi-arid region however similar influence was noticed only for July and August in arid region. It was inferred that moderate flexibility in single drench schedule according to magnitude of annual rainfall effectively managed the GI nematodes in field flocks of Rajasthan. However, a different strategy is required to formulate for management of flukes depending on quantum of rainfall, availability of water reservoirs and water resources for flocks.
Sensitivity and specificity analysis for targeted selective treatment using eye colour chart in sheep flocks naturally infected with Haemonchus contortus
Authors: SWARNKAR C P , SINGH D
Published: October 2023

An eye color chart for screening the flock for anaemic sheep was developed and is in use since 2008 in organized farms in arid Rajasthan. In present analysis its accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) was analyzed in identifying anaemic sheep (PCV <18 or <22) and to quantify the proportion of sheep left untreated when using it for management of Haemonchus contortus. A linear trend was observed in proportion of true positives and level of FECs in all the seasons at both the PCV cut-off values. The percentage of correct treatment was maximum (71.3 to 83.4%) with moderate kappa index in individuals with intensity of infection >3001 epg. An inverse relation exists between sensitivity and specificity of the TST system. Based on criteria, the overall sensitivity of TST system ranged from 22.9% (criteria as FEC <1000 epg and PCV <18) to 90.1% (criteria as FEC >3001 epg and PCV <22). In visually anaemic animals, the sensitivity was lower when PCV cut-off <18% was considered positive test results. In highly infected animals, the sensitivity of TST system remained >85% during both monsoon season and winter. The overall specificity varied from 20.0 (criteria as FEC >3001 epg and PCV <22) to 81.5% (criteria as FEC <1,000 epg and PCV <18). Thus it appears that in sheep flocks predominantly infected with H. contortus, the application of the TST system as a guidance for the administration of anthelmintic drugs can be an important tool in management of GINs in Rajasthan.
Subclinical endometritis increases oxidative stress and modulates polymorphonuclear leukocyte functions in crossbred cows
Authors: KRISHNAN BINSILA B , KUMAR HARENDRA , MEHROTRA SANJEEV , SINGH SANJAY K , GOSWAMI TAPAS KUMAR , NARAYANAN KRISHNASWAMY
Published: October 2023

Subclinical endometritis (SCE) adversely affects fertility and is a diagnostic challenge in bovine practice. In the present study, it was hypothesized that SCE in cows influence the plasma levels of nitric oxide (NO), lipid peroxide (LPO) and polymorphonuclear (PMN) cell functions. Cows with SCE (n,12) were selected on the basis of positive colour reaction of cervico-vaginal mucus (CVM) to Whiteside test, alkaline pH of CVM and presence of > 5% PMN cells in uterine cytology smears. Cows without endometritis served as negative control (n,12). Functions of PMN cells were assessed by estimating superoxide (O2¯) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production ability. Further, to assess the inflammatory status and oxidative stress, plasma levels of NO and LPO were measured. The results revealed that cows with SCE had significantly higher H2O2 (19.70±6.43 vs 2.52±0.71 nmol/2 × 106 cells/30 min incubation) in isolated blood PMN cells as compared to non endometritic cows (P<0.05). Similarly, an increased plasma concentrations of NO (81.34±1.70 vs 57.50±1.36 µmol/L) and LPO (712.00±50.39 vs 402.78±21.61 nmol MDA/L) were observed in cows with SCE. The results suggested that SCE increases oxidative stress and PMN cell functions despite being a local inflammation and may have potential in the diagnosis of SCE or monitoring the efficacy of treatment.
Assessment of energy metabolism and methane emission in cattle and buffaloes fed TMR diets having different concentrate to roughage ratios
Authors: SINGH A K , CHATURVEDI V B , SINGH P , VERMA A K , CHAUDHARY L C , MANDAL T
Published: October 2023

India has the largest livestock population and ruminants are one of the main contributors of methane production i.e. about 20% of the total CH4 emission. The present experiment was carried out to compare methane production and energy metabolism in crossbred cattle and buffaloes fed on 3 different total mixed ration (TMR) having various concentrate to roughage ratios. Crossbred cattle (6) and buffaloes (6), 2-year-old, were randomly divided into 3 homogenous groups following 3×3 switch over design. Experimental feeding consisted of 3 ratio of concentrate (C) and roughage (R) ((20C:80R (T1); 50C:50R (T2) and 80C:20R (T3)) fed as TMR alternately to each group. After every 21 days of feeding trial, energy metabolism and methane production was determined using open circuit respiration chamber. Methane emission (L/day/kg W0.75) was significantly higher in buffaloes (2.61±0.039) as compared to crossbred cattle (2.13±0.050). Methane emission (L/day) and methane energy (kcal/day) was significantly higher in buffaloes as compared to crossbred cattle. Methane emission (L/day and L/day/kg W 0.75) and methane energy (kcal/day) was significantly higher in T1 than T2 and T3. This may lead to the conclusion that buffalo produces more methane than cattle. Under the high plane of nutrition there is significant reduction in methane production than that of lower plane of nutrition in both species of animals. However, efficiency of energy utilization is significantly higher in buffaloes as compared to crossbred cattle. Though, higher concentrate to roughage ratio in the diet of CB cattle and buffaloes significantly reduces enteric CH4 emissions.
Women’s Involvement and Participation in Nigerian Politics: Hurdle and Amelioration
Authors: Banjo Rebecca Oluwatosin
Published: October 2023

Despite clamours for improvement in women participation in public life across the world, Nigeria appears to be moving in the wrong direction. The contributions of women participation in the Nigerian politics following the country’s return to democracy in 1999 has brought into new focus, questions about the factors hindering women’s political participation in the country. Twenty-four years (1999–2023) after the transfer of power from the military regime to a civilian democratic administration, women still remain at the side-line of Nigeria’s politics, hence the need to undertake a study on hurdle and amelioration of women’s involvement and participation in politics. There are several constraints to women’s participation in Nigerian politics, which includes cultural and social norms, lack of access to education and resources, political violence, thuggery, discrimination etc.to mention a few. The under representation of women in political participation gained root due to the patriarchal practice inherent in our society, much of which were obvious from the pre-colonial era till date. The study recommended that to gain the necessary leadership qualities, women should choose to pursue positions of leadership in both the public and private sectors and should educate themselves to the highest levels. To reduce illiteracy and prepare female students for future leadership duties, parents, especially those in rural areas, should be urged to enrol their female children in school. The study also recommended that the current women empowerment policy be reviewed to reflect the actual situation and that government should also establish a network of women leaders so that women can share their leadership successes and challenges to inspire other women who aspire to be leaders.
Globalisation in Nigerian Society: Cultural Impacts of Information Communication Technology (ICTs)
Authors: EKE Chigozi , ADEYEMI Muideen Opeyemi , OCHOR Ruth Udoka
Published: October 2023

This study was undertaken to ascertain globalisation in Nigeria society: the cultural impacts of information Communication technology (ICTs). This study adopted the survey design method. Research design used was a survey, using qualitative method. The population of this research are respondents who are literate (i.e. those who can read and write in the English Language) and also some who are computer literate. They are selected from the following calibres of people and administrative areas: reporters, broadcasters, mass media researchers, news writers, freelancers, Mass Communication and International Relations students and lecturers in Rivers State universities. All of these formed the research population of this study. In addition to this, interviews were conducted with 10 respondents from Nigeria, which forms the sample size. The method of sampling employed in this work is purposive sampling, which involves going straight to the population to select some members of it who possess certain characteristics required by the research. Information was also collected through qualitative methods, which involved conducting interviews with the respondents as well as by direct observation. In essence, the primary sources of information in this research include the use of online interviews, observations and official reports of the UNESCO, the World Bank and the Nigerian government. The qualitative analysis in this study is an interpretative process, which involves organisation, inference and rationalisation of the qualitative data. Findings show that the potential influence of globalization and ICTs on the culture of the Nigerian society is unduly exaggerated in favour of cultural imperialism arguments. The paper also submits that the major arguments of cultural imperialism are now socially irrelevant, theoretically moribund and conceptually deficient. The study concludes that globalisation and ICTs are helping the growth of local cultures, leading to soci
Membangun Keluarga Harmonis melalui Pendampingan Pastoral bagi Pasangan Baru Menikah
Authors: Gultom Rapi
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Pastoral assistance is one of the activities of the pastor's ministry in providing spiritual and several aspects of human life. Pastoral care is one of the most important services in the church and pastor in creating a harmonious family and solving problems for newly married couples. However, if we look at the reality, pastoral assistance services are still not evenly distributed in all church organizations and not many pastors have implemented it. The purpose of this research study is to obtain information data about the application of pastoral assistance to newly married couples in order to create harmony in the family. The data carried out in this research is to use the library method by collecting data on scientific papers or literacy that leads to the object of research. The results that can be expressed through pastoral care services are success in creating a harmonious family, loving each other, being loyal, and being able to prevent divorce in the household. Therefore, pastoral care services need to be maximized through capacity, namely growing a relationship with God.
Keywords: Pastoral Assistance; Church Strategy; Harmonious Family
Abstrak: Pendampingan pastoral merupakan salah satu kegiatan pelayanan gembala dalam melakukan pembekalan kerohanian dan beberapa aspek kehidupan manusia. Pelayanan pendampingan pastoral adalah salah satu pelayanan yang terpenting dalam gereja dan gembala dalam menciptakan keluarga yang harmonis serta mengatasi masalah terhadap pasangan yang baru menikah. Namun kalau dilihat dari realitanya pelayanan pendampingan pastoral masih belum mereta di seluruh organisasi gereja dan belum banyak gembala yang menerapkannya. Tujuan kajian penelitian ini adalah untuk memperoleh data informasi tentang penerapan pendampingan pastoral terhadap pasangan yang baru menikah demi menciptakan keharmonisan di dalam keluarga. Data yang di lakukan dalam penelitian ini ialah menggunakan metode kepustakaan dengan mengumpulkan data karya tulis ilmiah atau literasi yang mengarah kepada objek penelitian. Adapun hasil yang dapat diutarakan melalui pelayanan pendampingan pastoral ialah berhasli dalam menciptakan keluarga harmonis, saling mengasihi, setia, serta dapat mencegah perceraian dalam rumah tangga. Oleh sebab itu pelayanan pendampingan pastoral perlu dimaksimalkan melalui kapasitas, ialah menumbuhkan hubungan kepada Tuhan.
Kata Kunci: Pendampingan Pastoral; Strategi Gereja; Keluarga Harmonis
Dampak Integritas Pemimpin Jemaat di Gereja Pedesaan terhadap Keharmonisan Jemaat Lokal
Authors: Napitupulu Pieter Anggiat
Published: October 2023

Abstract:  a leader with integrity is able to create a harmony in the midst of differences in the church, especially in local congregations in rural areas. In making this article using a qualitative descriptive method, and through the results of research that the integrity of the leader is carried out by involving the Love of Christ in it, everything will be carried out well, even the congregation can accept it so that through the love of Christ in the church leader and accepted by the congregation, harmony desired will be created, through the love of Christ there is acceptance and mutual love for one another.
 
Keywords: Integrity; leader; local congregation; harmony; the love of Christ.
 Abstrak:  seorang pemimpin yang berintegritas sanggup menciptakan sebuah keharmonisan di tengah-tengah perbedaan didalam gereja terkhususnya pada jemaat lokal di pedesaan. Dalam pembuatan artikel ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, dan melalui hasil penelitian bahwa integritas pemimpin di lakukan dengan melibatkan Kasih Kristus di dalamnya maka semua akan terlaksana dengan baik bahkan jemaat dapat menerima sehingga melalui kasih Kristus yang ada pada pemimpin gereja dan di terimah oleh jemaat maka keharmonisan yang diinginkan akan tercipta, melalui kasih Kristus ada penerimaan dan saling mengasihi satu dengan yang lain.
Kata kunci: Integritas; pemimpin; jemaat lokal; keharmonisan; kasih Kristus.
Empatía y estrés académico en estudiantes del IX y X ciclo de la carrera de Enfermería de la Universidad Norbert Wiener, 2023
Authors: Osco Rojas Yessenia Milagros , Arevalo Marcos Rodolfo
Published: October 2023

Determinar la relación entre la empatía y estrés académico en estudiantes del IX y X ciclo de la carrera de Enfermería de la Universidad Norbert Wiener, 2023. Se desarrolló una metodología hipotético-deductivo, de enfoque cuantitativo, tipo aplicada con diseño no experimental, de nivel descriptivo correlacional de corte transversal; con una muestra de 150 estudiantes, donde se aplicó los instrumentos “Empatía de Toronto (TEQ)” que mide la variable Empatía y el “Inventario SISCO”, que mide el estrés académico. En el análisis descriptivo se enfocó en lo más resaltante, se obtuvo que el 34.0% presento una Empatía alta para un estrés académico moderado, el 12.7% de empatía baja para un estrés académico moderado, por otro lado también se demostró que existe una relación entre empatía y estrés académico, a través de una significancia estadística (p=0.001), a su vez se encontró una correlación positiva baja (rho=0.167) en los estudiantes del IX y X ciclo de la carrera de Enfermería de la Universidad Norbert Wiener. Se determinó que los internos del IX y X ciclo de la carrera de Enfermería de la Universidad Norbert Wiener, poseen un alto nivel de empatía a pesar de estar pasando por un estrés académico moderado.