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Aktifitas Fisik dan Kualitas Hidup Wanita Menopause : Literature Review
Authors: Niswatun khoeriyah  , Meilia Rahmawati Kusumaningsih  , Kartika Adyani
Published: April 2024

Latar belakang: Pada tahun 2025, kemungkinan terdapat 60 juta wanita menopause di Indonesia. 80% perempuan mengungkapkan sakit kepala, masalah seksual, takikardi, hot flushes, berkeringat serta insomnia selama klimakterium yang secara signifikan bisa memperburuk kualitas hidup.
Tujuan: Untuk mengidentifikasi potensi aktifitas fisik pada kualitas hidup wanita menopause.
Metode: Metode yang digunakan pada penulisan artikel literatur riview ini menggunakan database Google Scholar dan Pubmed dalam mencari artikel nasional serta international. Artikel tersebut dipilih berlandaskan kriteria inklusi serta ekslusi yang telah ditetapkan dengan rentanwaktu terbit pada tahun 2019 – 2023.
Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil pencarian didapatkan 9 artikel yaitu 5 artikel nasioal dan 4 artikel international. Berdasarkan artikel tersebut didapatkan bahwa terdapat potensi faktor aktifitas fisik seperti aktivitas fisik sehari-hari, aktivitas fisik dengan latihan, serta olahraga pada kualitas hidup wanita menopause.
Kesimpulan: Studi ini menemukan bahwasannya aktivitas fisik pada wanita menopause berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kualitas hidupnya.
Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Pemberian ASI Eksklusif di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Umbulharjo I Kota Yogyakarta
Authors: Lakoro Maric Syafira , Handayani Lina , Mulasari Surahma Asti
Published: April 2024

Latar belakang: Air Susu Ibu (ASI) merupakan makanan pertama bagi bayi yang menyediakan semua nutrisi diawal kelahirannya hingga berusia 6 bulan. Cakupan pemberian ASI eksklusif di Puskesmas Umbulharjo I sebesar (57,3%) menempati urutan kedua terendah di Kota Yogyakarta.
Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemberian ASI eksklusif di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Umbulharjo I Kota Yogyakarta.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan propotional random sampling sebanyak 86 sampel. Melakukan analisis data univariat dan bivariat menggunakan chi square dengan ?=0,05.
Hasil: Analisis univariat menunjukkan mayoritas ibu memiliki pendidikan tinggi sebanyak (90,7%), ibu yang bekerja sebanyak (51,2%), ibu memiliki pengetahuan tinggi sebanyak (57,0%), ibu yang memiliki sikap positif sebanyak (52,3%) dan mayoritas ibu tidak memberikan ASI eksklusif sebanyak (68,6%). Hasil analisis bivariat  menunjukkan ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dan sikap dengan pemberian ASI eksklusif, sedangkan pendidikan dan pekerjaan tidak ada hubungan dengan pemberian ASI eksklusif.
Kesimpulan: Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dan sikap dengan pemberian ASI eksklusif di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Umbulharjo I Kota Yogyakarta.
Hubungan Aktivitas Olahraga terhadap Nyeri Haid (Dismenorea) pada Remaja Putri: Literature Review
Authors: Prabawati Septiyan Anggira , Realita Friska , Adyani Kartika
Published: April 2024

Latar belakang: Aktivitas olahraga terbukti ampuh menurunkan nyeri haid (dismenorea) pada remaja putri. Kurangnya pengetahuan remaja putri tentang cara mengatasi nyeri haid (dismeorea) membuat dorongan remaja putri untuk melakukan aktivitas olahraga juga berkurang. Menurut Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (WHO), kejadian dismenorea sangat tinggi di seluruh dunia. Frekuensi rata-rata dismenore pada wanita muda berkisar antara 16,8 dan 81%. Angka kejadian dismenore di Indonesia sebesar 54,89% yang merupakan dismenore primer. Angka kejadian dismenore di Indonesia sebesar 64,25%, meliputi dismenore primer 54,89% dan dismenore sekunder 9,36%. Berdasarkan data dari Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi Jawa Tengah pada tahun 2022 jumlah remaja putri usia 10-14 tahun 63,968 jiwa. Di Kota Semarang terdapat 87,8% yang mengalami dismenorea dan masih melakukan aktivitas seperti biasanya dan 12,2% menggunakan obat pereda nyeri.
Tujuan: Menganalisis hasil penelitian selama sepuluh tahun terakhir terkait hubungan tingkat pengetahuan aktivitas olahreaga terhadap nyeri haid (dismenorea)
Metode: Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode literature review dimana peneliti mengkaji secara kritis ide-ide yang terkandung dalam beberapa penelitian. Pencarian literature review. Metode penelusuran dilakukan menggunakan analisis PICO yaitu remaja putri, intervensinya adalah tingkat pengetahuan yang dimiliki remaja putri terkait aktivitas olahraga antara yang memiliki pengetahuan yang cukup dan tidak, hasilnya berkaitan dengan motivasi remaja putri dalam melakukan aktivitas olahraga. Pencarian artikel ini dilakukan pada sejumlah database ilmiah seperti ScienceDirect, PubMed, dan Google Scholar. Hasil: Dari analisis 10 artikel dengan 6 jurnal internasional dan 4 jurnal nasional, terdapat hubungan tingkat pengetahuan rutinitas olahraga terhadap nyeri haid (dismenorea) pada remaja putri.
Hasil: Dari analisis 10 artikel dengan 6 jurnal internasional dan 4 jurnal nasional, terdapat hubungan tingkat aktivitas olahraga terhadap nyeri haid (dismenorea) pada remaja putri
Kesimpulan: Tingkat pengetahuan berpengaruh besar dalam memunculkan motivasi untuk melakukan olahraga. Semakin tinggi tingkat pengetahuan semakin tinggi motivasi terkait pentingnya melakukan olahraga untuk mengurangi nyeri haid (dismenorea).
Analisis Spasial Kasus Pneumonia di Provinsi Sumatera Barat (Daratan) Tahun 2022
Authors: Nia Watri Wahyuni  , Makful Martya Rahmaniati
Published: April 2024

Latar belakang: Pneumonia merupakan penyebab kematian anak terbesar dibandingkan penyakit menular lainnya. Di seluruh dunia, 800.000 balita meninggal karena pneumonia setiap tahunnya. Di Indonesia, lebih dari 19.000 balita meninggal karena pneumonia di 2018, atau lebih dari 2 anak setiap jam. Sumatera Barat merupakan wilayah yang capaian indicator pengobatan kasus pneumonia sesuai standar tahun 2022 di bawah target nasional (53%%) yaitu sebesar 13%. Kasus pneumonia di Sumatera Barat juga mengalami peningkatan dari tahun 2021 yaitu 3.546 kasus, menjadi 5.591 kasus pada tahun 2022. Analisis spasial diperlukan untuk mengetahui pola penyebaran kasus pneumonia antar wilayah dan memanfaatkan system informasi dan georafis untuk pemetaan wilayah.
Tujuan: untuk  memberikan gambaran dan karakteristik kecenderungan pola pengelompokkan wilayah.
Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan studi ekologi untuk mengetahui pola sebaran kasus pneumonia di Sumatera Barat Tahun 2022 secara spasial dengan analisis autokorelasi Global Moran's Indeks dan LISA (Local Indicators of Spatial Autocorrelation).
Hasil: Wilayah dengan kasus tinggi terdapat di 6 kabupaten/ kota, yaitu Kabupaten Solok. Kabupaten Padang Pariaman, Kabupaten Tanah Datar, Kabupaten Sijunjung Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan, dan Kota Padang. Global Moran’s Indeks = 0,118 (nilai yang positif) dan lebih besar dibandingkan nilai ekspektasi E(I) yaitu -0,0588 , mengidentifikasikan adanya autokorelasi spasial positif untuk kasus pneumonia di Provinsi Sumatera Barat (daratan). Dari hasil analisis, p-value 0,047 (< alpha 0,05), yang artinya terdapat autokorelasi spasial untuk kasus pneumonia di di Provinsi Sumatera Barat (daratan) tahun 2022. Ditemukan 1 wilayah yang memiliki kuadran high-high  yaitu Kota Padang dan 1 wilayah dengan kuadran low- yaitu Kota Solok.
Kesimpulan: Kasus pneumonia tinggi di Sumatera Barat terdapat di di 6 kabupaten/ kota, yaitu Kabupaten Solok, Kabupaten Padang Pariaman, Kabupaten Tanah Datar, Kabupaten Sijunjung, Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan, dan Kota Padang. Distribusi kasus pneumonia di Sumatera Barat bagian daratan memiliki pola yang mengelompok, dan kejadian pneumonia di suatu wilayah dipengaruhi oleh tetangga terdekatnya. Hasil analisis menunjukkan terdapat 1 wilayah pada kuadran high-high yaitu Kota Padang, dan 1 wilayah pada kuadran low-high, yaitu Kota Solok. Diharapkan pemerintah atau pengambil kebijakan dapat memprioritaskan wilayah yang memiliki kasus tinggi pneumonia, terutama wilayah Kota Padang sebagai hot-spot pneumonia dalam rangka meminimalisir dan menekan kasus pneumonia kedepannya.
MILK COMPOSITION OF THE CREOLE GOAT IN AN EXTENSIVE HUSBANDRY ENVIRONMENT IN A SEASONALLY DRY FOREST OF SOUTHERN ECUADOR
Authors: Aguirre Riofrio Edgar Lenin , Armijos D.R. , Bustillos R. , Puchaicela M.V. , Avila A.B. , Pineda P.A. , Riofrio J.P.
Published: April 2024

Background. The Creole goat (Chusca Lojana) is found in the tropical zone of the seasonally dry forest (SDF) in Loja province (southern Ecuador, South America), where 73 % of the nationwide goat population is located. Objective. To study the productive characteristics and the milk quality of this population because this genetic resource represents a valuable socio-economic element for the habitants of this region. Methodology. The production and milk quality of 198 goats, managed extensively and from different herds, were evaluated in four periodic visits, and production was recorded at the various stages of lactation, with milk samples taken for analysis using Lactoscan Milk Analyzer SA50. Results. It was determined that 64 % of the goats have a globular udder, 93 % have pigmented nipples, the productive life curve increases in the third calving, reaches its peak in the fourth calving and then declines (R2 = 0.82), lactation duration is 140 ± 20 days, the lactation curve follows a two-period mobile trend, showing two peaks, one higher (30 days) and another of less intensity between 120-150 days coinciding with the post-weaning period, and the mean daily production is 390 ± 231 ml. Production and composition of milk are not statistically affected by biotype. The milk composition of this goat presents 5.5 ± 1.9 % Fat, 8.2 ± 0.83 % NFS, 137 ± 2.1 % Total Solids, 4.5 ± 0.47 % Lactose, 3 ± 0.3 % Protein, 0.68 ± 0.07 % Mineral Salts, and pH 6.7 ± 0.26. Implication. Analyze the productive performance and quality of the milk of this goat in semi-intensive management and using shrub resources present in abundance in this ecosystem (Croton spp, Ipomea carnea), would help to improve management conditions and value this local zoogenetic resource. Conclusions. With the information obtained from this study, those animals with a tendency to produce quality milk in this population can be standardized for selection, management, and multiplication.
DESCOMPOSICIÓN Y LIBERACIÓN DE NITRÓGENO DE LOS RESIDUOS DE CAÑA DE AZÚCAR (Saccharum officinarum L.) COMBINADOS CON EL FOLLAJE DE PLANTAS LOCALES
Authors: Casanova-Lugo Fernando , Escobedo-Cabrera Armando , Dzib-Castillo Benito , Cabañas-Gallardo Alberto , Ramírez-Barajas Pablo Jesus , Yam-Chalé Elda Carolina , Lara-Pérez Luis Alberto
Published: April 2024

Background: Green post-harvest sugarcane residues (Saccharum officinarum) present low rates of decomposition and N release in the short term when integrated into the production system. Combining S. officinarum residues with the foliage of local plants rich in nitrogen could be an alternative to accelerate the decomposition process of residues with a positive impact on soil conservation. Objective: To evaluate and compare the decomposition patterns and potential release of N to the soil of the residues of S. officinarum variety MEX 69-290, with the addition of different foliage such as Clitoria ternatea, Leucaena leucocephala and Tithonia diversifolia, in southern Quintana Roo. Methodology: The treatments evaluated were the following: Clitoria + MEX 69-290, Leucaena + MEX 69-290, Tithonia + MEX 69-290, and MEX 69-290 (control). The materials were placed in decomposition bags and incubated on the ground in four periods (15, 30, 60 and 120 days), in a completely randomized design. The contents of dry matter, nitrogen and lignin were determined for the initial and remaining material in each period. Results: With the integration of local plants, a significant increase in the percentage of decomposition and release of N was obtained. After 120 days of evaluation, the decomposition values were 71.3, 50.4, 48.1 and 33.5%, for the Tithonia + MEX 69-290, Clitoria + MEX 69-290, Leucaena + MEX 69-290, and MEX 69-290 control, respectively. Likewise, the potential N release values were 98.2, 95.3, 92.9 and 58.7%, for Tithonia + MEX 69-290, Leucaena + MEX 69-290, Clitoria + MEX 69-290, and MEX 69-290 control. The Tithonia + MEX 69-290 treatment had the highest relative decomposition rate (0.009 g g-1 day-1) and a high potential N release rate (0.053 g g-1 day-1), compared to the other treatments. Implications: The integration of N-rich plants can increase the decomposition and release of N from sugarcane residues, with potential in plant assimilation from the first crop cycle, reduce the application of nitrogen fertilizer and increase sugarcane yields. in the region. Conclusion: The combination of S. officinarum residues with foliage of local plants, particularly T. diversifolia, could be considered a viable strategy to accelerate the decomposition process and release of N in residues on the edaphoclimatic conditions of southern Quintana Roo.
Estimulación temprana en el desarrollo de la motricidad gruesa de niños de 2 a 3 años
Authors: Ávila Guaman Daniela Estefanía , Cazarez Valdiviezo José Luis
Published: April 2024

La estimulación temprana en el desarrollo de la motricidad gruesa promueve la coordinación, la independencia, la salud, el crecimiento físico y el bienestar de los niños en el inicio de su etapa escolar. La investigación se desarrolló en la institución educativa Patricia Pilar de la Provincia de Los Ríos del Ecuador, con el propósito de determinar la influencia de la estimulación temprana en el desarrollo de la motricidad gruesa en los niños de 2 a 3 años. La metodología utilizada fue mediante un enfoque cuantitativo, con un nivel descriptivo, utilizando como instrumento de investigación una guía de observación una guía de observación que contiene 26 indicadores que permitió valorar las categorías en estudio, en el cual se analizó la coordinación motora, el equilibrio, la fuerza muscular, habilidades de manipulación, desplazamiento y juegos motores. Al analizar los resultados se obtuvo que los niños dentro del nivel de motricidad gruesa y estimulación temprana se encuentran en una escala de EP (En proceso de alcanzar la destreza), esto indica que durante sus dos primeros años de vida no recibieron en gran medida la estimulación afectando su desarrollo cognitivo, emocional, social y físico, repercutiendo en su contexto escolar, ocasionando que el niño puede tardar más en alcanzar hitos importantes, como sentarse, caminar y socializar. La estimulación temprana desempeña un papel fundamental en el desarrollo de la motricidad gruesa en los niños en la etapa preescolar, permitiendo el control y coordinación de movimientos colosales y globales que involucran el caminar, correr, saltar, trepar y lanzar.
Project-based learning to develop reading comprehension in English in teacher trainees of “Nuestra Señora de Chota” Higher Pedagogical Institute
Authors: Burga Sagástegui Nerio , Cabezas Martínez Milagros del Pilar , Chugdén Villena Sulamita , Edquen Ruiz Flor Yovanni , Prado Gonzales Lilia Elizabeth , Medina Conodori Anabel Victoria
Published: April 2024

One of the biggest problems presented by the teacher trainees in the professional career of Languages, Specialty of English of Nuestra Señora de Chota Higher Pedagogical Institute was the low levels of reading comprehension in English. For this reason, the general objective of this research was to create a didactic proposal based on project-based learning to develop reading comprehension in English at the literal and inferential levels in the teacher trainees of Nuestra Señora de Chota Higher Pedagogical Institute, located in the province of Chota. This study adopted a quantitative approach with a descriptive – propositional design, using the pedagogical test as a technique and the objective test as a data collection instrument; The study sample was made up of 18 teacher trainees of the fourth year of the professional career of Languages, specialty of English of the same institution. As a result of the study, it was revealed that after applying the objective test, a vast majority of teacher trainees (77.78%) were at the start level; However, a very low proportion (16.6%) were at the in-progress level, a minimum proportion (5.56%) were at the accomplished level and there were no students (0%) at the outstanding level regarding the development of reading comprehension in English in its literal and inferential dimensions at an intermediate level (B1); In conclusion, given these alarming results, a didactic proposal was created based on project-based learning to develop reading comprehension in English, which was validated through expert judgment.
Bringing together humanity and technology in context: Future challenges for safety in high-risk industries
Authors: Bieder Corinne
Published: April 2024

This “Cahier de la sécurité industrielle” originates from FonCSI’s Strategic analysis “Work and workers in the 2040’s”. This project brought together a core group of academic researchers and scientific experts from industrial companies and organizations sponsoring FonCSI. They met about 15 times with the aim of exploring the impacts on the safety of high-hazard organizations of the megatrends our world and societies are undergoing. This document focuses on the role of humans and their relationship to technology. The fast pace of evolution of digital technologies is shaking up the conventional high-hazard industry landscape, introducing new challenges for safety. This document focuses on the role played by humans in the 2030-2040 timeframe as regards how safety is managed and governed. The results highlight the impact of the implicit framework adopted to appreciate the respective contributions of humans and digital technologies to the safety of high-hazard industries. Whereas a human-centered framework emphasizes specific human capabilities such as empathy, making sense, judgment, as critical to safety, a technology-centered one focuses on computational power and speed as promises to future safety. None of these frameworks opposing humans and digital technologies seems appropriate to account for real situations where they both coexist and are interrelated in more complex ways than just through man-machine interfaces. Furthermore, they are part of a broader social, political, organizational, and cultural context calling for qualifying absolute statements on Technology and Humanity. More generally, high-risk operations are complex. Thinking in terms of dichotomies (e.g., technology/humans; digital/non-digital) is too simplistic to anticipate the safety challenges ahead of us. Exploring the interrelations between humans and digital technologies includes investigating the context in which they evolve to frame possible future safety challenges in a relevant manner. This means involving diverse perspectives and disciplines to bring together humans and technologies in context and reflect the complex reality.
Destek Eğitiminden Yararlanan Öğrencilerin Velilerinin Destek Eğitimine Yönelik Görüşleri / Opinions of Parents of Students Benefiting from Support Education Regarding Support Education
Authors: Teker Sevda , Teker Erkan
Published: April 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı; destek eğitimi odasından yararlanan öğrencilerin velilerinin destek eğitimine yönelik görüşlerini belirlemektir. Araştırma Samsun ilinin Canik ilçesinde bulanan destek eğitimi odası olan ilkokul ve ortaokul düzeyinde eğitim alan öğrencilerin velilerine yöneliktir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu belirlemek amacıyla Canik İlçe Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü'nden destek eğitim odası bulunan okulların listesi ve iletişim bilgileri alınmıştır. Canik ilçesi aynı zamanda araştırmacının çalıştığı ilçe olduğu için resmi bir izin alınmamıştır. Örneklem, destek eğitim odasında eğitim verildiğini ve öğrencilerin varlığını teyit etmek için her okulla ayrı ayrı iletişime geçilerek belirlendi. Araştırma Canik ilçesinde ki 5 okul, 40 veli ile sınırlıdır. Bu araştırma nitel bir araştırma olup, durum çalışması deseni ile yürütülmüştür. Destek eğitiminin etkilerini ve önemini değerlendirmek üzere uzman görüşü de alınarak Likert ölçeğine dayalı olarak anket hazırlanmıştır. Her bir soru, velilerin çocuklarının eğitimindeki destek eğitiminin etkileri üzerindeki düşüncelerini değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. El edilen bulgular, ebeveynlerin çocukları için giderek daha fazla destek eğitiminden yararlandırılmalarını istediği, çocukların iletişim becerilerinde de önemli bir gelişme olduğunu göstermiştir. Ancak destek eğitimlerinin normal ders saatlerinde verilmesi konusunda veliler arasında çelişkili bir tutum ortaya çıkmıştır. Sonuçlar bir bütün olarak incelendiğinde, ailelerin eğitimi destekleyen tutum ölçeği ile çocuklarının akademik başarılarını artırdığını, karakter gelişimlerini olumlu etkilediğini, disiplin kazandırdıklarını, okula karşı olumlu tutum geliştirdiklerini ve dolayısıyla çocuklarının özgüvenini artırdığını belirttikleri görüldü. Ayrıca tutum ölçeğinde de vurgulandığı gibi dezavantajlı çocuklara yönelik destek eğitimlerinin kullanılması, eğitimde fırsat eşitliği sağlamanın bir yolu olarak algılanmıştır. Özetle, çocukları destek eğitiminden yararlanan ebeveynlerin çoğunluğu memnuniyetlerini ifade ederek bu odalarda bireyselleştirilmiş eğitim verilmesini desteklemişlerdir.
The Role of Attitude toward Mathematics, Fear of Negative Evaluation and Stress Level for Academic Expectations in Predicting Mathematics Achievement / Matematiğe Yönelik Tutumun, Negatif Değerlendirme Korkusunun ve Akademik Beklenti Stres Seviyesinin Matematik Başarısını Öngörmedeki Rolü
Authors: Önal Cüneyt , Kurcan Önal Hatice , Önal Suphi , Öztürk Hasan Hüseyin , Eyvaz Önal Nihal
Published: April 2024

The aim of this study is to determine to what extent the emotional factors such as attitude, fear of negative evaluation and stress level for academic expectations predict students’ mathematics achievements. In this quantitative study a prediction research design, type of correlational design, was used to anticipate results by using particular variables as predictors. The study was conducted on 352 middle school students attending a middle school in Bursa. Students’ mathematics scores, Mathematics Attitude Scale (MAS), Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale Short Form (FNES) and Academic Expectations Stress Inventory (AESI) were used for data collection. In order to determine participants’ level of attitude toward mathematics, fear of negative evaluation and stress level for academic expectations descriptive statistics were used. Secondly to compare participants’ score on three measurements according to their gender, class level, and mathematics scores, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was employed. According to results gender did not make a significant difference on mathematics attitude, fear of negative evaluation and stress level separately, as well. Class level increases, students’ positive attitudes towards mathematics decreases. Students with high mathematics scores had significantly more positive feelings towards mathematics than students with low mathematics scores. The results of correlation analysis indicated that mathematics success was significantly and positively associated to mathematics attitude while it was significantly and negatively associated to fear of negative evaluation and stress for academic expectations.
Transitional Justice and the Politics of Education in Guatemala and Peru
Authors: Kirchheimer Ernst Jakob
Published: April 2024

Truth commissions have increasingly pointed out the importance of schools for conflict transformation and social memory. However, the politics of education remains a rather marginal topic for peace and conflict studies. This comparative study investigates how social inequality, armed conflicts and transitional justice interventions affect education reforms, educational discourses, and the goals and limits of pedagogic agency in Guatemala and Peru.
Hölderlins Poesie des Zorns
Authors: Kleiner Elmar
Published: April 2024

The book offers a new perspective on Hölderlin's oeuvre. Previous interpretations understand the anger in his work in a metaphorical sense as enthusiasm or demonic possession. Hölderlin's poetry of anger, however, speaks of a deeply human emotion. He wants to express this anger. It runs through his entire oeuvre, from the poems of his youth to his first tower poems. In terms of anger theory, this poetry of anger is based on Aristotle, but is modified by other influences. It appears as the anger of the poet, as political anger in times of revolution and restoration, and finally as existential anger directed against the gods themselves. Achilles, Ajax and Oedipus are always present.
Hybrid Intervention Based on Virtual Intervention with Marginalized Organizations, Outcast Groups, and Professional Users of Technology
Authors: Jaafari Fatemeh , Yazdani Mahtab , Khaghani Mitra , Batori Asifa , Hajizadeh Kazem
Published: April 2024

Technological developments have seriously affected all areas of life, including sciences and various professions, and social work has not been immune from these effects. Therefore, fundamental questions are raised, such as how social work has adapted to technological changes. How has this profession been able to enrich its field of knowledge, skills, and ethical standards in terms of extensive technological changes? Are social workers able to use technology-based services for their clients? Are all clients able to use technology-based services? Has technology increased or decreased the severity of social exclusion of clients? Therefore, to answer these questions, qualitative research was conducted using structured interviews with 15 social workers in various public, private, and charitable institutions in Tehran, who were identified through targeted sampling. After that, the findings were analyzed based on coding, and five main themes were extracted, which include virtual citizenship, virtual empowerment, smart client management, and virtual marginalization. The conducted research shows that social workers do not consider the use of technological tools as a fundamental right of the client and do not consider it among the client’s basic needs.
Linguistic Inequality in Japanese Corporations: The Impact of TOEIC Scores on Hiring and Promotion Criteria
Authors: Kawabata Takako
Published: April 2024

This chapter investigates the role of Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) scores within Japanese corporations and scrutinizes the resulting linguistic hierarchies that could foster linguicism and linguistic imperialism. The prominence of English proficiency, as reflected in TOEIC’s widespread use in hiring and promotion criteria, not only privileges certain linguistic groups but also enforces inequalities that affect individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds. This chapter acquaints readers with the cultural norm of prioritizing TOEIC scores in Japan and its implications for both multilingualism and the professional mobility of non-native English speakers. Through a comprehensive analysis, this chapter elucidates the dichotomy between the need for English proficiency in a globalized business realm and the potential discrimination stemming from over-reliance on standardized English tests. Furthermore, this chapter discusses the pivotal role of TOEIC in Japan’s educational and professional sectors and how it shapes the socio-economic landscape, influencing salaries and career progression. Finally, the chapter advances recommendations for Japanese corporations to shift toward more equitable linguistic practices. The goal is to foster a multicultural work environment that values multilingualism and respects the linguistic diversity of all employees. By reevaluating the emphasis on TOEIC scores, Japanese corporations can take meaningful steps toward combating linguistic inequality, linguicism, and the impact of linguistic imperialism.
Perspective Chapter: Why Are Compositae Weeds More Invasive?
Authors: Yang Heng , Tang Jieshi
Published: April 2024

Biological invasion is a global ecological problem, and it is important to understand the mechanism of successful invasion for the prevention and control of invasive weeds. Based on my experience and expertise in ecology, I have observed a significant gap in the literature regarding Compositae weeds invasions, and aimed to address this gap. We searched the literature related to Compositae weeds invasions published after 2000 in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science. A list of 60 major Compositae weeds that are widely invasive around the world, and five important reasons (reproductive strategies, ecological adaptations, genetic diversity, enemy release, and human activities) explored that could be responsible for the powerful invasiveness of Compositae weeds. We offer a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in this field and present a different perspective that incorporates existing theories. A clear address about the aggressive invasiveness of invasive species belonging to Compositae, and proposing scientific prevention, control, and management strategies will help prevent further invasion around the world in the future.
Plant Proteome in Response to Abiotic Stresses
Authors: Suvarna  , Yashaswini R. , Prem Sagar S.P. , H. Kuchanur Prakash , Raghavendra V.C. , Prasad B.K. , Amaregouda A. , Patil Ayyanagouda
Published: April 2024

Abiotic stresses, including drought, heat, salinity, waterlogging, and toxic metal stress, can negatively impact plant growth, leading to reduced crop yield and quality. Plants employ two key strategies, avoidance and tolerance, to adapt to such stress, making cellular and metabolic adjustments to withstand adverse conditions. Acclimatization results in significant changes in a plant’s proteome, crucial for its stress response. Proteins encoded by a plant’s genome play a vital role in environmental adaptation, supporting biotechnological advancements in plant breeding, utilizing data from proteomic investigations. Proteomics provides unique insights into post-translational modifications and their impact on crop yield. Subcellular proteomics aids in understanding cellular responses and interactions during growth and responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Proteomic tools, like mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, protein microarrays, and antibody-based assays, are integral to proteomic studies, contributing to our understanding of protein functions and interactions. Developing stress-tolerant crops is crucial for enhancing crop productivity and growth.
Effective Leadership in a Turbulent World
Authors: Claes Neree
Published: April 2024

In today’s world, we are confronted with a great deal of complexity, resulting in numerous business challenges that demand innovative leadership styles. To overcome these challenges, motivate staff members, and accomplish business strategies, leadership should shift from hierarchical to creative mixed forms of shared leadership. The aim of leadership is to encourage team members to reach their full potential and achieve business objectives as a team. This involves fostering an environment where leaders are receptive to personal and professional growth, as well as the development of their colleagues. Effective communication is crucial in achieving this goal. Good communication enables us to understand people and circumstances more effectively. It fosters trust and respect and facilitates the exchange of innovative ideas, problem-solving, and collaboration among team members. This review article explores the connection between leadership that starts with emotional intelligence and self-awareness and the fundamental principles of nonviolent communication, which is a crucial skill for a leader to connect with his team. Psychological and communication constructs will be discussed in this chapter. However, there is still a need for research on the implementation and effect of this form of communication and innovative leadership styles.
Removal of Pyrocatechol from Aqueous Solution Using Activated Carbon Coated with Aluminum Nanoparticles by a Green Method
Authors: Kamarehie Bahram , Jafari Ali , Azimi Faramarz , Rashidipour Marzieh , Sepahvand Arefeh
Published: April 2024

Background: Pyrocatechol, a phenol derivative, is commonly found in industrial effluents at various concentrations due to its extensive use in multiple industries. These toxic compounds are resistant to biological degradation and pose significant threats to environmental and human health when they enter aquatic environments. Objectives: This study explores the removal of pyrocatechol from aqueous solutions using activated carbon coated with aluminum nanoparticles. Methods: Laboratory materials included oak wood (collected from the mountains around Lorestan province, Iran), pyrocatechol, H3PO4, HCl, Al2O3, NaCl, NaOH, graphite oxide, and NH3. This experimental study was conducted on a laboratory scale. Oak wood was used to synthesize activated carbon, while aluminum oxide and oak moss were employed to produce aluminum nanoparticles using a green method. The characteristics of the adsorbents were examined using XRD, FESEM, FTIR, and BET analyses. Parameters such as contact time (5 - 40 min), pH (3 - 11), initial concentration of pyrocatechol (20 - 200 mg/L), adsorbent dose (50 - 250 mg), and ionic strength were investigated. The residual concentration of pyrocatechol was measured using a spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 275 nm. Results: The results indicated that maximum adsorption efficiency was achieved with a pyrocatechol concentration of 100 mg/L, a pH of 7, a contact time of 20 minutes, and an adsorbent dose of 250 mg. Isotherm and kinetic analyses showed that the adsorption data correlated well with the Langmuir model and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, respectively. Conclusions: Activated carbon derived from oak wood and coated with aluminum nanoparticles using a green method is highly efficient in removing pyrocatechol from aqueous solutions. This method is recommended as an effective, rapid, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly approach for the removal of pyrocatechol from aqueous environments.
Curbing Students' Bullying Among Secondary School Learners: The Effectiveness of School Bullying Interventions
Authors: Kioko Joseph Wambua , Njihia Mukirae , Mutune Susan
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the effectiveness of bullying interventions in addressing student bullying within secondary schools in Machakos County. Anchored on social learning theory, which elucidates the role of behavior in fostering bullying among learners, the research employed a descriptive survey research design to gather and analyze primary data. A sample of 333 respondents was drawn from a population of 116,053 individuals across 36 schools. Questionnaires and interview guides served as the primary research instruments. The analysis encompassed both qualitative and quantitative methods. Results revealed persistent student bullying despite intervention efforts, with disciplinary measures like suspensions and punishments predominantly employed. Conversely, restorative interventions, anti-bullying programs, and supportive measures were underutilized, demonstrating ineffectiveness in bullying eradication. The study underscores the prevalence of student bullying in secondary schools, attributing it to the inadequate implementation of interventions. Recommendations urge school principals and stakeholders to enhance the efficacy of bullying interventions in secondary education settings.
COMPETÊNCIA HÍBRIDA NAS VARAS DE VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA E FAMILIAR CONTRA A MULHER DE CUIABÁ
Authors: Cortez Campos Gabriela , Cristina Severi Fabiana
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho objetiva refletir acerca do funcionamento da competência híbrida nas varas de violência doméstica e familiar de Cuiabá e seu impacto no acesso à justiça das mulheres. Através da revisão bibliográfica, da realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas e de pedidos de informação ao Tribunal de Justiça do Mato Grosso, buscamos verificar quais são os efeitos da implementação da competência híbrida apontados pela literatura e se eles se verificam na prática jurisdicional. A literatura apontou dez efeitos principais; dentre eles, menciona-se a ausência de peregrinação entre varas e a promoção da celeridade e efetividade processual. Os dados empíricos demonstraram que, enquanto alguns desses efeitos são vislumbrados, outros não aparecem e/ou aparecem de forma contraditória. Apesar das varas de violência doméstica cumularem as competências cíveis e criminais, houveram poucas adaptações procedimentais, prejudicando a efetividade do instituto. Pudemos concluir que a implementação da competência híbrida é viável e traz mudanças significativas para as mulheres em situação de violência que buscam o sistema de justiça. Todavia, o modelo jurisdicional implementado nas varas de violência doméstica e familiar de Cuiabá ainda não corresponde àquele idealizado pela Lei Maria da Penha.
La información fiscal como insumo esencial para el diseño de políticas y acciones que eliminen las brechas de género
Authors: ODonnell Agustina
Published: April 2024

En el trabajo se propone analizar la relevancia que tiene dar transparencia a toda la información vinculada a las brechas de género y demás datos referidos a mujeres en la forma propuesta por la Organización de Estados Americanos en la última Ley Modelo de Acceso a la Información Pública 2.0. del año 2020.
Dichos datos deben ser puestos por los Estados a disposición de la ciudadanía como mecanismo propio de la democracia con el objetivo de contribuir a erradicar la situación de histórica y estructural desigualdad en la que se encuentran las mujeres en todo el mundo, aún aquellos países que lo han incluido como una de sus políticas de gobierno. Se destaca en el trabajo también la importancia que tiene la información fiscal, es decir la que obra en las Administraciones Tributarias, en este proceso y el impedimento que constituye el secreto fiscal para acceder a la misma. Lo que impide este instituto es acceder a información económica y patrimonial, que es esencial en los objetivos antes aludidos.
¿Es útil la laicidad para la defensa de los derechos sexuales y reproductivos en América Latina en la era postsecular?
Authors: Capdevielle Pauline
Published: April 2024

En diferentes partes de América Latina, se ha asumido acríticamente la relación necesaria entre laicidad y defensa de los derechos sexuales y reproductivos. Sin embargo, una mirada tanto empírica como teórica hace dudar de una vinculación mecánica entre ambos. Este texto examina una baraja de argumentos para abrir una reflexión sobre la utilidad de la narrativa de la laicidad en la región en pro de la defensa de una robusta agenda de género, en el marco de una sociedad postesecular, es decir, caracterizada por la dilución de las categorías tradicionales asociadas con lo secular y lo religioso. Concluye que la laicidad debe ser examinada de manera lúcida en cada contexto sociopolítico, para identificar sus áreas de oportunidad pero también sus límites.
Evaluation of stability of fixation using conventional miniplate osteosynthesis in comminuted and non-comminuted Le Fort I, II, III fractures – A dynamic finite element analysis
Authors: Gandhi Sanskriti , Asnani Usha , Natarajan Srivalli , Rao Chinmay , Agrawal Richa
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate and compare the stability of fixation using conventional miniplate osteosynthesis in comminuted and non-comminuted Le Fort I, II, and III fractures in open and closed jaw movements under masticatory loading conditions.Materials and Methods: About 23 dimensional models of comminuted and non-comminuted Le Fort I, II, and II with traditional miniplate fixation were simulated virtually using a CT scan of the patient and analyzed using ANSYS Workbench 2020 R1 software. The dynamic finite element method was applied by the simulation of the forces of the muscles of mastication upon the fractured midface. The von Mises stress was analyzed and collated for each model; thereby, the stability of conventional miniplate fixation was interpreted.Results: The von Mises stress over the regions of fixation were compared and the tabulated data was interpreted. Considerable von Mises stress was generated on the bone and deformation over the hardware was noted on the pyriform rim in the Le Fort I model, infraorbital rim in the Le Fort II model, and frontonasal region in the Le Fort III model in the closing phase of jaw movement.Conclusion: The findings implicated that the biomechanical stability of conventional miniplate osteosynthesis is insufficient to secure the midface fractured bone under masticatory load.
Study of print suitability of environment-friendly plastics using flexography printing
Authors: Kumar Pankaj , Pandey Ambrish , Anayath Rajendrakumar
Published: April 2024

Environmental-friendly plastics (EFP) are new alternatives of fossil-based plastics. The EFP family mainly constitutes bio-plastics/bio-attributed plastics and post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR). EFP contributes around 10% of total plastics production in global plastic production. Presently EFP are mostly used in grocery bags, bin liners, compostable garbage bags and single-use plastics with single or spot color printing. Multi-color printing can add value or open new horizons for these materials, leading to high-value applications. It can also be used for high-speed printing or flexible packaging applications. Plastics available in this category come from both fossil-based and bio-based sources. Fossil-based bioplastics has almost similar degree of print suitability but materials coming from bio-based sources are yet to be explored for print suitability, especially with high-speed multi-color printing machines. Flexographic printing is known for high-quality and high-speed printing on different substrates, including paper, conventional plastics and fossil-based bio-plastics. The advantage of having a common impression cylinder (CIC) arrangement and the requirement of less pressure during printing makes it suitable for consideration for printing on EFP. Hence, this study, print suitability of EFP using flexography printing, is an attempt to explore the mutual compatibility of these substrates and printing process, which will prove to be a boon in the future for establishing EFP as a strong substitute for replacing conventional plastics.
Enhancing cloud data security: User-centric approaches and advanced mechanisms
Authors: Aslam J. M. , Kumar K. M.
Published: April 2024

Cloud storage has led to a transformative era of data management for organizations, but this paradigm shift has also introduced critical security challenges. This paper is motivated by the urgent need to strengthen cloud data security against unauthorized access and breaches. Our investigation revolves around the vulnerabilities stemming from distributed links in cloud storage, shedding light on the paramount importance of safeguarding crucial commercial records. These challenges encompass the menace posed by both external attackers and unscrupulous customers, amplified within the complex landscape of multi-tenant architectures. This work presents the Secure-Cloud-Guard algorithm to achieve these goals—a multifaceted approach integrating encryption, biometric authentication, and MAC address security mechanisms. The Secure-Cloud-Guard algorithm, rooted in the user-centric paradigm, enhances data protection in cloud storage environments by orchestrating multiple layers of security. The algorithm’s simulation involves thorough evaluation through encryption performance analysis, biometric authentication testing, and MAC address security validation. The simulation results reveal the effectiveness of our proposed algorithm. Encryption performance metrics showcase the encryption throughput and latency, thereby gauging the efficiency of the encryption process. The biometric authentication simulation calculates the false acceptance rate (FAR) to determine the algorithm’s accuracy and false rejection rate (FRR). The simulation of MAC address security illustrates the algorithm’s ability to authenticate devices through MAC addresses, providing insights into its authentication success rate (ASR). In conclusion, an, aligning with user-centric approaches and incorporating advanced mechanisms, such as encryption, biometric authentication, MAC address security, contribute to the ongoing efforts of fortifying the security landscape of cloud storage and computing
Enhanced principal component gradient round-robin load balancing in cloud computing
Authors: Mathanraj Ellakkiya , Reddy Ravi N.
Published: April 2024

Cloud computing is a recent computer technology that has virtualized infrastructure to offer secure and reliable services to users in a complex environment. The main advantage of the cloud is its scalability. Vast scalability is possible because of load balancing. Due to the advancement of the cloud, huge numbers of service provisioning requests are generated from users. Cloud needs a better and more efficient load-balancing mechanism to handle all the user’s requests. This paper proposes the principal component gradient round robin load balancing (PCGRLB) technique to balance the workload in a cloud server for handling a huge workload within a minimum time. The PCGRLB technique performs two processes: Virtual machine analysis and load balancing. The PCGRLB technique is evaluated on factors such as throughput, makespan, and response time concerning several tasks. The results show that the PCGRLB technique offers an efficient solution in achieving higher load balance, efficiency, throughput, and minimized makespan and response time than the conventional techniques.
Examining the impact of economic cycles on India’s information technology sector
Authors: Mathur Rajni , Singh Bharti , Kalse Anjali , Kolte Veena R. , Desai Saloni , Sonawane Sameer
Published: April 2024

The link between the Indian IT industry and business cycles is examined in this article. The IT-BPO sector has spearheaded India’s transition from an agricultural to a service economy. The industry has dominated this field by producing around 10% of India’s service industry earnings and developing a special “service-directed” export-oriented business model. In India there has been massive growth in the software industry due to its potential of exports and for hardware, a very promising demand at the domestic front has been indicated, starting in 1991. The main factors influencing the rise in technology adoption in India include the country’s economic growth, the quick development of its technological infrastructure, the fierce competition among Indian businesses, the government’s increased attention, and the introduction of new business models that enable the provision of IT to untapped markets. The study investigates the potential relationship and sensitivity of the IT sector to the cyclical patterns of the Indian economy. If so, what is the degree of correlation between IT companies and Indian business cycles? Whether the movements of IT Industry are procyclical and coincident to the movements of GDP. Data analysis was comprised of stationarity tests, detrending, and log transformation. Comparative charts clearly highlighted a positive relationship, but because of IT exports, the relationship is more complex. Also, it has been found the IT is not a lagging indicator.