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The Spread of Montessori Education in Mainland China
Authors: Chen Amber , Shu Lin Guo
Published: September 2024

This paper is a historical account of the spread of Montessori education in mainland China. It surveys the general picture of early childhood education (ECE) in China and discusses the factors leading to the popularity of Montessori education in the 1990s. Although first introduced into China in the early 1900s, for reasons explained, Montessori education was unsuccessful in catching on as an education method in the early part of the 20th century. Following policy changes and growing interest in western education methods, Montessori education reemerged in the 1990s and has remained a sought-out education method since. In this paper, localization is also discussed as a prominent concern expressed in the Chinese research is ensuring Montessori education promotes and instills values consistent with Chinese society. As is shown, elements of the Montessori method are consistent with Chinese culture, creating a cooperative relationship between these two systems. Of equal importance, Montessori education emphasizes the cultivation of collective identity and societal relationships similar to Chinese culture, the slight difference between them being that Montessori also emphasized the construction of the individual as well.
Cidade Ideal e Cidade Real: Uma reflexão sobre cidades sustentáveis
Authors: Braga Waleska Reali de Oliveira , Marques Maurício Dias , Quatroque Vitor Hugo Santana da Silva , Morales Angélica Gois
Published: September 2024

According to UN data, the proportion of people living in urban areas has increased from 30% in 1950 to 55% in 2018. This population growth, especially in poorer countries, presents significant challenges for promoting sustainable urban development. Issues such as socio-spatial segregation, inadequate infrastructure, lack of basic sanitation, pollution and aggravated displacement are some of the challenges faced by cities. The UN's 2030 Agenda, with its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 - "Sustainable Cities and Communities," highlights the importance of making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. This article aims to explore the challenges of territorial management in small and medium-sized municipalities in Brazil, considering the fragmentation of management spheres and the need for sustainable solutions. The interdisciplinary methodology involves a literature review, analysis of IBGE data, MapBiomas and evaluation of public policies. The systemic approach of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) shows promise in promoting sustainable development, with the conservation/regeneration of ecosystem services as a possible complement to sustainable development strategies, providing lasting solutions to urban challenges. The quality of groundwater and surface water in river basins, as well as aspects related to the remaining fragments of native vegetation, show that many environmental problems produced in cities go beyond the limits of the urban area and even the administrative limits of municipalities. This becomes evident when mismanagement of sanitation services and land use in rural and urban areas affect ecosystem services that are essential for the quality of life of the population, the economy of municipalities and the construction of a sustainable city.
Quantification of 18S rRNA Gene Copies Using ddPCR (probe-based assay: FungiQuant F-FungiQuant Prb-FungiQuant R) v1
Authors: Petrova Eva , Angel Roey
Published: September 2024

The protocol is dedicated to evaluation of 18S rRNA fungal gene copy number using Droplet Digital PCR technology (ddPCR) from Bio-Rad company. This is the up-to-date modification and improvement of clasical probe based qPCR assay. For the assay, we are using universal fungal 18S rRNA primers and a probe that showed broad-coverage and favourable quantitative parameters (adapted from Liu et al., 2012): FungiQuantF 5'- GGR AAA CTC ACC AGG TCC AG -3' , targets S. cerevisiae 1199-1218, FungiQuantPrb* 5'- TGG TGC ATG GCC GTT -3', targets S. cerevisiae 1269-1283, FungiQuantR 5'- GSW CTA TCC CCA KCA CGA -3', targets S. cerevisiae 1532-1549. * Probe must be dual-labelled either with 5’-6-FAM, 3’-BHQ1 or any other valid combination. The expected amplicon length is 351bp.
Diagnostics of the Level of Mental Disorder in Combatants with Acute Stress Disorder on the Stage of Hospital Rehabilitation
Authors: Zelenina N.V. , Chernyavskiy E.A. , Fedotkina I.V. , Yusupov V.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the study was to evaluate methods for diagnosing the level of mental disorders in combatants with acute stress disorder. The study presents data from an experimental sample of male military combatants with acute stress disorder (N=39) undergoing medical rehabilitation in a military clinical hospital. To assess the level of mental disorders, we used the “Stanford Acute Stress Reaction Questionnaire” (SASRQ), the “Module-support” (Module-s) questionnaire, and the “Inventory of Neurotic Disorders-Symptomatic” (IND-S). The results showed that the SASRQ provided a reliable assessment of the level of mental disorders, whereas the Module-S and IND-S questionnaires had overlapping indicators across groups, making it difficult to interpret the results unambiguously. It was found that in a military clinical hospital, the largest group of combatants with acute stress disorder (49%) had a neurotic level of mental disorders, classified as temporary psychogenic losses, and required psychotherapeutic help. The second largest group of patients was 36% and had a prenosological level of mental disorders. These patients did not require further evacuation, they required psychological assistance with a subsequent return to duty. Military personnel in the psychogenic losses group (psychotic level) accounted for 15%, these individuals required evacuation to rear medical institutions for specialized psychiatric care.
Psychometric properties of the Perceived Stress Scale for Children (PSS-C)
Authors: Kornienko D.S. , Rudnova N.A. , Tarasova K.S.
Published: September 2024

The article presents the results of a psychometric analysis of the Perceived Stress Scale for Children (PSS-C), developed by B.P. White. The scale was designed to evaluate the degree of perceived stress in children and is similar to perceived stress scales used in adult populations. Psychometric analysis is crucial for diagnosing children's stress experiences and for the frequent use of the scale in research. The study was conducted on a sample of 635 children, aged 6 to 8.3 years (mean=6.73; SD=0.38), who were enrolled in preschool educational institutions. Respondents completed the Perceived Stress Scale and an anxiety test (R. Tamml, M. Dorki, and V. Amen). The research was conducted individually, adhering to ethical guidelines. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to assess the structure of the PSS-C, resulting in the identification of two distinct factors: Distress and General Well-being. The reliability indices (Cronbach's alpha) for the Distress subscale and the General Well-being subscale were 0.74 and 0.61, respectively. The unique properties of the subscales within the Perceived Stress Scale for Children serve to prevent their amalgamation into a singular factor, while still allowing for the derivation of a general indicator of perceived stress. The General Well-being subscale correlates negatively with the anxiety score, while the general perceived stress score correlates positively. Overall, the psychometric analysis of the Perceived Stress Scale for Children allows its use as a tool for addressing research problems.
Non-legal forms of financial activity in the context of the development of the concept of a “service state”
Authors: Tsaregradskaya Iu. K.
Published: September 2024

Taking into account the development of the concept of the “service state”, it is proposed to analyze the possibility of defining illegal forms of financial activity of the state. Foreign and domestic science consider the organizational activities of the state by building client relations between the state and society using various information technologies that allow providing state and municipal services. In this regard, it is appropriate to talk about the services provided related to the financial sector. The author concludes that: a) although the legal forms of financial activity of the state are predominant, nevertheless, non-legal forms are developing in the context of digitalization of public administration; b) non-legal forms of financial activity of the state should include: the portal of public services of the Russian Federation; a unified information system in the field of procurement; personal account of the taxpayer; unified portal of the budget system of the Russian Federation “Electronic budget”.
Legal Aspects of Functioning of the National Welfare Fund in the Conditions of International Sanctions Application
Authors: Tkachenko R. V. , Yaroshinsky I. M.
Published: September 2024

The present article is devoted to the consideration of issues related to the legal peculiarities of formation and use of the main sovereign fund of the Russian Federation in the conditions of economic crisis. The basis of the research is the objective needs of modern Russian society in achieving the national development goals of the state and in the inviolability of its sovereignty, which determines the special relevance of the effective functioning of the National Welfare Fund of the Russian Federation to counteract the sanctions pressure of unfriendly countries. It has been established that the National Welfare Fund of the Russian Federation can be considered from different positions as a multidimensional concept: as a type of economic relations, as a special-purpose fund of money formed within the federal budget, as a set of interrelated specialised powers of public authorities and as one of the key primary methods of budget regulation. In the course of the conducted research some aspects of legal regulation of public relations on the formation, distribution and use of the National Welfare Fund of the Russian Federation, which need to be updated and modified, have been identified. Conceptual proposals aimed at doctrination and regulation of the specified groups of public relations in the norms of financial law are formulated.
Budgets of state extra-budgetary funds: legal regulation in the modern period
Authors: Sobol O. S.
Published: September 2024

This article analyzes the legal features of the budgets of state extra-budgetary funds as targeted centralized funds. The legal status of state extra-budgetary funds as legal entities is characterized, and attention is paid to the issue of their organizational and legal form. It is concluded that the Social Fund of Russia, its bodies and divisions constitute a centralized system, however, the system of the Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund and territorial funds, which have significant powers, is decentralized. In addition, general issues of budgetary regulation of funds are considered: the procedure for drawing up and approving budgets, types of income and expenses that assume a targeted nature, the formation and approval of reporting documentation.
Digital transformation of tax payment obligations: stages of legal regulation development
Authors: Lyutova O. I.
Published: September 2024

The digital transformation of the obligation to calculate and pay taxes is a step-by-step process, and each of the periods of development of legal regulation on the payment of taxes corresponds to its own characteristics and trends. In the course of the study, three stages of the development of new provisions of tax legislation on the payment of taxes related to the digitalization of the economy were identified: automation (informatization), digitalization itself and robotization, involving the introduction of artificial intelligence technology. The author points out the peculiarities of the introduction of digital services of the Federal Tax Service of Russia in the process of calculating and paying taxes, and also emphasizes the strengthening of the trend of tax (fiscal) unitarianism in connection with the introduction of a single tax payment mechanism. In the context of the relationship between the blockchain and the transformation of the Federal Tax Service of Russia into a digital platform, an analysis of the development of the concept of “smart” taxation is provided. To characterize the stage of robotization of the fulfillment of the duty to pay tax, examples of the use of artificial intelligence in the field of taxation are given, and attention is also drawn to the value of introducing the principle of human-centered use of artificial intelligence in tax relations.
A REMOTE SENSING APPROACH OF LAND AND WATER CONTENT CHANGE BETWEEN 2014 AND 2024 TO THE PORSUK DAM AND ITS NEAR SURROUNDINGS
Authors: Günbey Kübra , Böcük Harun
Published: September 2024

Observation, monitoring, and characterization of land changes in natural ecosystems that are under the influence of many natural or anthropogenic environmental factors are very important in terms of taking effective and sustainable management decisions and protecting them. Today, remote sensing methods facilitate continuous and controlled spatial change monitoring studies, especially in large areas, with the many different methods and techniques they provide, and thus offer cost and time effective solutions. In this study, it was aimed to determine the changes in land and water potential of the Porsuk dam lake and its near surroundings, located between Eskişehir and Kütahya provinces, using remote sensing methods over a 10-year period. In this context, Landsat satellite data for the years 2014 and 2024 and the days with the least cloudiness were obtained, and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and normalized difference water index (NDWI) calculations were made on these data using the ArcGis/ArcMap program. Later, the obtained results were compared and changes in land and water potential were determined. According to the results of NDVI analysis, it was determined that the presence of forests (4.78%) and areas with herbaceous vegetation (5.56%) increased in the 10-year period, whereas soil (-2.70%), tree/shrub (-1.26%) areas and the water body decreased (-5.87%). According to the results of NDWI analysis, it was determined that dry (2.02%) and moderately dry (10.81%) areas increased, while water body (-8.87%) and humid areas (-11.71%) decreased. The results were also supported by surface temperature analysis. Since the results obtained from the study include data on temporal and spatial changes, it is thought that they will contribute to future planning, management and decision-making processes and studies to be carried out in this field.
Evaluation of the Quality of Current COVID-19 Resources Developed for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries: A Scoping Review
Authors: Derakhshan Pegah , Miller William , Simpson Ethan , McBride Christopher , Borisoff Jaimie , Schmidt Julia , Mortenson W. Ben
Published: September 2024

Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an urgent need for information on dealing with it among people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Organizations provided resources, but many of them were generic. In some cases, the information was provided by dubious sources, contradictory, or not assessed for usability with individuals with SCI. This study reviewed COVID-19 web-based resources for individuals with SCI and evaluated their quality. Methods: A scoping review for COVID-19-related web-based resources for individuals with SCI was performed by first identifying SCI-relevant organizations and, subsequently, targeted website searching using a systematic search strategy in May 2021. The included resources were categorized based on their content and format (e.g., video, infographic, text). The resources were evaluated using tools that had been previously validated. Results: Our search identified 71 SCI organizations and 10,538 potential resources. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 112 resources were included and categorized based on their content into ten main domains: prevention, caregivers, exercise, mental health, stories, telehealth, specific organs/systems, report of evidence, SCI network COVID-19 response and COVID-19 communication rights toolkit. The average score for the quality of the text, infographic, and video resources are 9.72/28 (Range:3-24), 37.75/44 (Range:35-41), and 59.14/80 (Range: 49-75), respectively. Conclusion: Website resources mainly focused on preventing COVID-19. Only five of them addressed telehealth during COVID-19 for individuals with SCI. The results of this study will inform the development of SCI-oriented toolkits for future pandemics.
A rare case report on neurocysticercosis – A parasitic disease
Authors: Basini Jyothi , Hemalatha J  , Prathyusha M  , Shaheera G
Published: September 2024

Neurocysticercosis is commonly known as cysticercosis, which is the most common parasitic disease of the human nervous system caused by the parasitic tapeworm The development of lesions in the brain and leptomeninges and the consequent onset of symptoms associated with NCC is mainly due to the host immune-inflammatory response. The absolute diagnostic criteria include histological conformation of parasites, evidence of subretinal cysts, and demonstration of the scolex within a cyst. It is treated by a course of steroids or immunosuppressants; for intravascular cysts, endoscopic surgery is the procedure of choice as it is minimally invasive.

We present a case of 8-year-old female patient who was admitted to the Neurology ward with the chief complaints of loss of consciousness, involuntary movements, headache, fever, and onset of seizures associated with vomiting. She had a seizure episode at the age of 2 years associated with fever, but no treatment was done. She was not on any past medication and was hemodynamically stable. Her lab investigations of magnetic resonance imaging show infective granuloma in the left parietal lobe with mass effect as described above, suggesting neurocysticercosiswhich should be carefully observed at an early stage. We summarized the case report of neurocysticercosis, its diagnosis, and treatment plan.
Cefotaxime-induced allergic reaction in a 4 years old boy: Case presentation and management strategies
Authors: Gunjegaonkar Shivshankar M , Sasane Diksha Raosaheb , Shaikh Sohail Allibaba , Joshi Amol A , Sapkale Geeta N
Published: September 2024

The present case study aims to report and analyze a hypersensitivity reaction to cefotaxime in a 4-year-old boy, highlighting the clinical presentation, diagnostic investigations, management, and classification of the adverse drug reaction using established systems. Cefotaxime, a third-generation cephalosporin, is a semisynthetic antibiotic derived from "cephalosporin-C," produced by the fungus . A 4-year-old boy weighing 15 kg presented with a high-grade fever, cold, loss of appetite, and general weakness. He was admitted with a provisional diagnosis of Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) and initiated on parenteral cefotaxime (750 mg BD), along with paracetamol and febrinil. On the second day of therapy, he developed a hypersensitivity reaction characterized by a rash, prompting the discontinuation of cefotaxime. He was treated with antihistamines and hydrocortisone and switched to intravenous amikacin (100 mg BD). The Widal test was positive for antigen O++, with elevated C-reactive protein levels (1.86 mg/dl). Other tests, including dengue, urine analysis, and complete blood count, were within normal limits except for a slight elevation in white blood cells (8.62×10^9/L). Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to cefotaxime can be classified using the Rawlins-Thompson and DoTS systems. The Rawlins-Thompson system categorizes ADRs into Type A (predictable pharmacological effects) and Type B (unpredictable and serious). The DoTS system considers dose relatedness, timing, and patient susceptibility, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding drug reactions. This case of cefotaxime-induced hypersensitivity falls under Type B in the Rawlins-Thompson classification and is characterized by the DoTS system. Clinicians should be vigilant for ADRs with cefotaxime, despite its general safety. Prompt recognition and management of hypersensitivity reactions are essential to prevent further complications. Discontinuing the offending agent and providing appropriate supportive care is crucial for patient recovery.
Korpusy językowe a/i semantyka historyczna – format
Authors: Klimek-Grądzka Jolanta
Published: September 2024

W artykule podjęto temat semantyki historycznej i możliwości, jakie daje zastosowanie właściwej jej metodologii i uwzględnienie danych i narzędzi cyfrowych. Wyzyskanie słowników (SPXVI, SWil, SL, SW, SJPD, USJP, WSJP PAN), korpusów językowych (Odkrywka, Chronopress, SpokesPL, MoncoPL, Narodowy Korpus Języka Polskiego i Korpus Dyskursu Parlamentarnego), konkordancji i statystyki umożliwiło prezentację wykształcania się nowego znaczenia leksemu format, jego synonimów tekstowych oraz chronologizację zmian. Wykazano, że dane korpusowe wyprzedzają leksykografię, dzięki czemu mogą być wykorzystywane do śledzenia neosemantyzmów in statu nascendi, a tym samym prezentowania dynamiki zmian w semantyce.
Communication with Parents Using Modern Communication Media: Attitudes of Future Preschool Teachers
Authors: Debeljuh Andrea , Kadum Sandra , Carla-Emillia Deprato
Published: September 2024

The paper presents the results of a pilot study conducted on a sample of 91 students of undergraduate professional study of preschool education at the Faculty of Educational Sciences in Pula. The aim of the research was to establish their attitudes regarding the use of modern communication media in the communication with the parents of children enrolled in institutions of preschool education.
Korporacje w procesie finansjalizacji środowiska przyrodniczego
Authors: Pondel Hanna , Dymitrowska Yanina
Published: September 2024

Corporations in the process of financialising the natural environment. The processes of commodification, privatisation, and securitisation of natural environmental components are strongly evident in the socio-economic sphere. The aim of the chapter is to present and assess the place of transnational corporations in the financialization of the natural environment, with a focus on two areas – deforestation and land grabbing. Currently, a significant portion of deforestation is attributable to consumers in wealthy countries, with approximately a quarter of global forest loss resulting from deforestation driven by resource extraction and the expansion of large industrial corporations. Land grabbing is a consequence of changes in land management as a factor of production and the increasing importance of land as an investment and speculative asset. The interest of global entities in environmental goods is primarily associated with the potential benefits that presence in this market can bring, compounded by issues with the real valuation of environmental resources, weak effects of available regulatory instruments, and the weaknesses of global organizations. The analysis of the research problem was conducted based on literature studies, using descriptive statistical methods.
O filozofii ekonomii, której nie potrzebuje ekonomia
Authors: Scheuer Bartosz
Published: September 2024

On philosophy of economics which economics does not need. Philosophy, including economic philosophy, is usually considered a privileged field of study. Therefore, it is rarely considered that it may be irrelevant or even harmful to the economics. There are two main areas of consideration in contemporary economic philosophy. The first is the application of the philosophy of science to economics, the second is the problem of realism of assumptions in economic models and theories. In the chapter I indicate the reasons why the arrangements made in both of these areas are unnecessary for economics. The conclusion of the considerations is that economics needs, above all, a philosophy of culture, because as a science it should be perceived as a field of culture.
Use and impact of endophytic entomopathogenic fungi: Their potential in the context of agricultural sustainability
Authors: Gutiérrez Cárdenas Oscar Giovanni , Cortez Madrigal Hipolito , Garzón Agustín
Published: September 2024

The use of entomopathogenic fungi (EF) as endophytes is an environmentally friendly alternative for sustainable food production, given that the current paradigm in crop protection is based on the use of organosynthetic pesticides, with more than two million tons per year worldwide. For these reasons, EF have the ability to live within plant tissues as endophytes acting as biopesticides. Under this scenario, this review analyzes and discusses the global status of the endophytic entomopathogenic fungi (EEF), their potential in plant protection against plant diseases and insect pests and as plant growth promoters. Successes and failures, and prospects for field application are examined. More than 7000 studies on EEF have been published, with important success cases. However, it is necessary to understand that the agricultural production is based on the use of external inputs, mainly pesticides. While progressive changes occur, it is fundamental to investigate the effect of these substances on the efficacy and persistence of EEF, without neglecting that the lack of knowledge of the effect of biotic and abiotic factors on EEF is an important cause of failures. Future studies should be focused on clarifying aspects such as: application strategies, endophytic persistence and transmission routes to improve the sustainability of agricultural production.
Students’ Participation in Sport - Students’ Involvement in the Decision Process about Sports Activities
Authors: Sesar Mara , Horvat Petravić Bernardica , Valjan Vukić Violeta
Published: September 2024

The topic of student participation in sport emphasises the importance of the student's role in choosing the sport of choice. The aim of this work is to determine the appearance of children's participation models in the choice of sports. For the purpose of the study, a questionnaire was created to answer questions about participation in sport, focussing on the choice of desired sport. The respondents were primary school pupils in seventh and eighth grade (N=107). The results of this survey confirm the pupils' positive attitude towards sport and a high degree of autonomy in choosing their favourite sport. No differences in participation were found in relation to gender. However, students were not informed about the intensity, dynamics and benefits that sport has for them. The student responses in this study prompted further reflection on the importance of student participation in choosing the sport of choice.
Father's Experiences in Caring for Twins with Autism and Associated Disorders
Authors: Plavčak Darja
Published: September 2024

The care of parents for children with special needs is an individual experience focused on finding a diagnosis and the reasons for the child's special needs, as well as determining which responses to the child's needs, emotions, and behavior are effective. In this article, we provide an overview of research in this field in the Slovenian context, complemented by a qualitative study, a case study of a father caring for twins with autism and associated disorders. For an in-depth analysis, we chose a narrative interview or autobiographical narrative of the father, supplemented by a review of documentation on redirecting children to appropriate educational programs and photographs, as well as memories. The case study provides guidelines for practitioners and education reformers, emphasizing the need to offer parents of children with special needs sufficient listening, information, support, and assistance, while raising awareness in the wider community and providing an environment for everyone to socialize, get to know each other, and make friends.
Teacher Self-Efficacy: Differences Based on Workplace and Work Experience
Authors: Klasnić Irena , Vidić Tomislava , Đuranović Marina
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this research was to explore to what extent primary school teachers are aware of their self-efficacy, to determine if there are differences in the perceptions of self-efficacy between classroom teachers and subject teachers, and to determine the significance of the years of work experience. The research was carried out on a sample consisting of 761 teachers working in primary schools in the Republic of Croatia. In the first part of the survey, data on the basic sociodemographic characteristics of the participants were collected, while the second part of the survey was designed to collect data on the perceived teacher self-efficacy, using the shortened version of The Teacher Sense of Teacher Efficacy Scale (Tschannen-Moran & Woolfolk Hoy, 2001). The obtained results indicate statistically significant differences in teacher self-efficacy related to their workplace, while statistically significant differences in terms of work experience were not found.
The role of the cytokinin biosynthesis pathways in the rate of tobacco leaf senescence
Authors: Węzigowska Paulina , Trojak Magdalena , Skowron Ernest
Published: September 2024

The regulation of leaf senescence depends on endogenous and exogenous factors, among them phytohormones like cytokinins (CKs). CKs are key players regulating the senescing process, as their endogenous concentration is linked to the onset and rate of senescence progression. Thus, this study aimed to identify the relationship between the activity of endogenous CKs biosynthesis pathways - the cytosolic mevalonate (MVA) and the plastid methyl-erythritol phosphate (MEP) and the rate of leaf senescence. To this end, three distinct tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) cultivars – Xanthi, Golden Virginia and Monte Calme Yellow were analysed. The study involved treatment with exogenous CK – benzyladenine – and two different CK synthesis inhibitors: lovastatin and clomazone. The progression of senescence was induced by light deprivation and monitored with chlorophyll level (SPAD), photosynthetic activity (PAM) and changes in the Rubisco protein profile (SDS-PAGE). Analyses showed that the Xanthi cultivar was characterized by delayed onset of senescence and stay-green phenotype, while Golden Virginia, and particularly Monte Calme Yellow showed rapid leaf senescence. The studies provided valuable information regarding the role of MEP and MVA pathway of CK synthesis in the regulation of tobacco leaf senescence.
Shylock in Fuquieo: Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice and the Trial of a Portuguese Stranger by China’s Courts in Richard Hakluyt’s Principal Navigations
Authors: Hokama Rhema Mei Lan
Published: September 2024

In 1548, the Portuguese merchant Galeotto Perera was captured along with his shipmates in the waters off China’s southeastern coast. In his account of his time as a prisoner in Fuquieo (in contemporary Fujian province), Perera details his trial before the city’s magistrates in a Chinese court of law, writing of his amazement when he and his fellow Portuguese merchants were acquitted of the charges brought against them by two of the city’s most prominent men. Perera’s prison account reached an Elizabethan readership via Richard Hakluyt’s Principal Navigations (1589), a sprawling compendium of European travel writing translated into English. In this essay, I maintain that the outcome of Shylock’s trial in Shakespeare’s comedy entails a reversal of Perera’s legal fortunes in China. In light of Perera’s assertion that the Chinese legal process “cannot be falsified, as it happeneth sometimes with vs,” I argue that The Merchant of Venice asks why these European failures of justice, mercy, and truth sometimes happen in Europe’s courts and in negotiations with non-Christian peoples. I aim to demonstrate that the comedy’s treatment of economic and religious exchange with strangers is inflected by Perera’s account of his encounters with the Chinese during his time in Fuquieo—as well as by other travel writings collected by Hakluyt that describe legal, financial, and inheritance quandaries that European traders faced during their travels to places like China, Java, and modern-day Myanmar.
Radicalising Shakespeare: Staging the Sri Lankan Juliet in Julietge Bhumikawa
Authors: Warnapala K. C. P.
Published: September 2024

Through an analysis of the Sri Lankan film, Julietge Bhumikawa (1998) (Illusions of Juliet), I argue that the film radicalizes Shakespeare-inspired film through providing a bold site of enunciation to the character of Juliet. While the Sri Lankan Juliet is cast as mistress, interrogating discourses of purity surrounding not only the original source text—Romeo and Juliet—but the contemporary Sri Lankan society as well, Julietge Bhumikawa reconfigures female gender ideologies by unraveling the nexus between female madness and patriarchal culture.
“Yet in His Idle Fire:” Once More unto the Bertram and All’s Well
Authors: Clayton Thomas
Published: September 2024

As a bitter comedy, a dark comedy, and a problem play (all of these so-called), All’s Well has suffered both neglect in the theater for most of its post-creation existence, and vilification from critics for over two centuries, especially in the twentieth. As a result, it is seldom taught and therefore even less often read. More’s the pity, since the real All’s Well is a most entertaining and otherwise rewarding play to experience in the theater and in the study, and far above its traditional status as a disappointment and even “a seedy, seamy affair.” The conventional misreadings center on Bertram, the notorious bed-trick, the ending, and the tonality of the whole. The purpose here is to set these to rights and Helena into perspective as the script seems to present them, and identify this play as a special kind of near-romantic comedy that manages its dramatic vicissitudes so well that All’s Well ends well indeed.
Scenariusze zajęć dla seniorów z zaburzeniami neuropoznawczymi
Authors: Pliszka Weronika
Published: September 2024

Scenariusze zajęć w dostępny i łatwy sposób pomogą w znalezieniu najlepszej formy aktywizacji seniorów z zaburzeniami neuropoznawczymi. Ułatwią nawiązanie kontaktu oraz wyjaśnią i nadadzą kierunek pracy terapeutycznej.
Autorka jasno i szczegółowo wyjaśnia, jak przeprowadzić zajęcia, aby zainteresować i zaktywizować swojego podopiecznego. Metoda Montessori Senior, której inspiracje widoczne są w treści podręcznika, jest metodą przyjazną, opartą na uważności i życzliwości, jaką należy obdarzyć seniora podczas pracy. Przedstawione pomysły sprawdzą się w pracy grupowej oraz podczas zajęć indywidualnych na przykład w zaciszu domowym.
Scenariusze zostały podzielone na trzy grupy tematyczne. Dział pierwszy Poznajmy się przedstawia zajęcia mające na celu poznanie seniorów przez prowadzącego i innych uczestników – tego, co lubią robić, jakie mają cechy osobowości, czym się zajmowali zawodowo. Dział drugi Obchodzimy święta zawiera pomysły na prace utrwalające orientację w czasie oraz zwiększające odczuwanie radości związanej z przeżywaniem świąt. Najobszerniejszy trzeci dział Praca twórcza i manualna to inspiracje na zajęcia plastyczne, służące wyrażaniu uczuć poprzez działania kreatywne, przyczyniające się do poprawy nastroju, a także wpływające na utrzymanie sprawności manualnej. Wszystkie scenariusze są proste do wykonania, dostosowane do możliwości osób z zaburzeniami neuropoznawczymi, a także wykorzystujące niedrogie i łatwo dostępne materiały. Załącznikami do części scenariuszy są szablony oraz inne potrzebne do ich realizacji pomoce, które dzięki zachowaniu odpowiednich proporcji można z łatwością skopiować.
REMOCIÓN DEL COLORANTE INDUSTRIAL AZUL DE METILENO UTILIZANDO EL ALGA PARDA FUCUS VESICULOSUS
Authors: Polanco-Gamboa D.M. , Olguín-Gutiérrez M.T. , Abatal M. Abatal M.
Published: September 2024

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la eficiencia de remoción del colorante azul de metileno (AM), utilizando como biosorbente alga parda Fucus vesiculosus (sargazo vesiculoso). Se caracterizó el alga mediante la determinación del punto cero de carga. Se consideraron los efectos de los siguientes parámetros sobre la eficiencia de remoción del colorante: pH y temperatura del medio acuoso, concentración del colorante, tiempo de contacto, así como la dosis de biomasa. Se encontró que las condiciones óptimas de remoción del colorante fueron para los valores de pH entre 8 y 12. Se obtuvo una eficiencia de remoción del 92.8% a un pH de 12. El alga parda removió mejor el AM conforme aumentó la temperatura. A una temperatura de 60 °C se logró una eficiencia de remoción del 72.5%. Los resultados mostraron que el comportamiento de adsorción fue mejor descrito por el modelo de Langmuir. El alga Fucus vesiculosus presentó una capacidad máxima de adsorción de 555.56 mg/g del colorante. Con respecto a la cinética de adsorción, los datos obtenidos mostraron un buen ajuste a ambos modelos (pseudo primer y segundo orden). La cantidad óptima de biomasa fue de 0.1g y con ella se logró remover el 99.1% de AM.
Improving growth and productivity of shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.) applied using organic and inorganic fertilizer
Authors: Arif Siti Hajrah , Haring Feranita , Riadi Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Objective: This research aims to identify and examine organic and inorganic fertilizer on the growth and productivity of shallots.
Materials and Methods: This study was carried out under field conditions in the research and application fields of Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University. The main plot is the liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) consisting of control, 10 mL/L, and 20 mL/L. The subplots, namely the zwavelzure ammonium (ZA) fertilizer, consist of control, 50 kg/ha, 100 kg/ha, and 150 kg/ha.
Results: Based on the research conducted, it can be seen that the interaction between the application of LOF (20 mL/L) and ZA fertilizer (150 kg/ha) recorded the highest average fresh bulb weight (145.60 g). Applying LOF (20 mL/L) can increase the average plant height (23.50 cm at 21 days after planting (DAP)), number of leaves (25.60 at 35 DAP), the number of bulbs (10.93), bulb diameter (2.77 cm), production per hectare (21.91 t), and chlorophyll index (20.48) of shallot plants. On the other hand, ZA fertilizer (150 kg/ha) influences plant height (44.03 cm at 42 DAP), number of leaves (26.67), production per hectare (20.96 t), and chlorophyll index (20.64) of shallot plants.
Conclusion: The application of organic and inorganic fertilizers has a significant influence on the growth and production of shallot plants, both in interaction and individually.
As desigualdades salariais no mercado de trabalho brasileiro entre estrangeiros e brasileiros migrantes e não migrantes
Authors: Vilela Elaine Meire , Santos Fernanda Antunes M.
Published: September 2024

A participação de estrangeiros no mercado de trabalho das sociedades de destino ocorre de forma específica, sendo que sua inserção na hierarquia socio-ocupacional sofre influência tanto de fatores individuais quanto de elementos estruturais. No caso específico do Brasil, estudos mostram que o país de nascimento é um fator que explica tanto o rendimento quanto a localização ocupacional do trabalhador estrangeiro no mercado de trabalho brasileiro, tanto formal como informal. O presente artigo analisa o efeito da nacionalidade na inserção dos estrangeiros no mercado de trabalho em termos do salário recebido, com base nos dados do Censo Demográfico 2010. Buscamos identificar quais grupos são discriminados (positiva ou negativamente) no mercado de trabalho brasileiro, bem como quais fatores explicam melhor essas desigualdades, a partir da aplicação de um modelo de análise estatística partindo do contrafactual. Os resultados indicam que a discriminação observada nas décadas anteriores se mantém atualmente, segmentando diferentes grupos com base na origem nacional e que, em muitos casos, principalmente para países em desenvolvimento, o fator discriminação é o que melhor explica as desigualdades salariais.
Effect of Immunization of The Pili Protein 65.5 kDa Klebsiella pneumoniae on IFN-Î³ Levels of Spleen BALB/c Mice
Authors: Sa'adah Ajeng Samrotu , Mufida Diana Chusna , Dini Agustina  , Pulong Wijang Pralampita
Published: September 2024

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative bacterium that poses a threat to the global community. Currently, no vaccine for K. pneumoniae is licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The delay in the manufacture of the K. pneumoniae vaccine was because many vaccine candidates failed at the clinical trial stage due to adverse cross-reactions. Pili can be used as a choice as a vaccine candidate. Pili K. pneumoniae is an immunogenic substance that triggers an immune response, one of which is the cytokine IFN-Î³. Splenic splenocytes are the main source of IFN-Î³-producing cells. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of immunization pili protein 65.5 kDa K. pneumoniae on IFN-Î³ levels from spleen BALB/c mice. There were 3 groups, K1 as control given PBS, K2 given pili protein 65.5 kDa + adjuvant, and K3 given adjuvant. IFN-Î³ was then measured by the ELISA method and analyzed by the ANOVA test. The results of measuring IFN-Î³ levels using One-way ANOVA showed that the total for all groups was 243.50 ± 43.7 with p < 0.05, the Post Hoc LSD test was continued. The Post Hoc test showed significant differences between K1 control and K2 groups, and between K1 and K3 groups, but not between K2 and K3 groups. It can be concluded that immunization with 65.5 kDa of pili protein does not affect the increase in IFN-Î³ levels in the spleen of BALB/c mice.
The effect of therapeutic regimen education on improving the self-efficacy in cancer patients undergoing haemodialysis: a quasi-experimental study
Authors: Susilowati Indah , Nuraini Tuti , Gayatri Dewi , Afiyanti Yati
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Cancer treatments often comes with varying adverse effects on both functional and physiological status of cancer patients, such as reduced kidney function, necessitating haemodialysis. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of therapeutic regimen education on the treatment self-efficacy of cancer patients undergoing haemodialysis.
Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental method, involving 136 participants divided into control and intervention groups. The intervention group was given therapeutic regimen education that lasted for 4 weeks. The self-efficacy score was measured before and after intervention in both groups. Pre- and post-intervention scores were measured using the Chronic Kidney Disease Self-Efficacy instrument (r = 0.845). Paired t-test and independent t-test were used, respectively.
Results: The results show that the patients who received therapeutic regimen education had significant increases in self-efficacy scores (p < 0.001). The mean (SD) score for all sub-variables increased after treatment: autonomy, from 15.07 (4.29) to 26.50 (1.74); personal integrity, from 11.63 (3.92) to 23.68 (2.59); problem-solving, from 10.66 (3.98) to 18.85 (0.82); and seeking social support, from 7.13 (2.38) to 14.06 (1.62). From the statistical test results, a significant difference in each dimension of self-efficacy was found between before and after treatment (p < 0.001). When the post test scores between intervention and control were compared, it showed significant different between them (p < 0.001).
Conclusions: Therapeutic regimen education can increase treatment self-efficacy in cancer patients undergoing haemodialysis treatment, which can affect the patient’s healing process.
Keywords: cancer patients, haemodialysis, self-efficacy, therapeutic regimen education
A critique of the urban community life and institutional networks of urban ratepayers in Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Authors: Mhandu John , Batisai Kezia
Published: September 2024

This article explores the coping strategies employed by urban ratepayers to withstand their prolonged infrastructure problems. The main argument herein is that urban ratepayers make use of different individual and collective coping and resilience strategies to endure infrastructure problems. The article provides a critique of urban community life and institutional networks or urban ratepayers in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, in the wake of fragmenting urban infrastructure during 2015-2019. The study utilised qualitative methods grounded on the interpretivist research paradigm. A total of 17 in-depth interviews and documentary reviews were conducted. The article establishes that constant engagement with key institutions, namely Masvingo Business Advisory Board (MBAB), Masvingo United Residents and Ratepayers Association (MURRA), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) and civil society initiatives represents a fundamental and ongoing strategy for the urban ratepayers in Masvingo. In explaining the broad range of practices adopted by elite urban ratepayers, the article views coping strategies in urban Masvingo as a pursuit of the autonomous interest of individuals or a class/group (whether business people or residents in a particular area). Although these are autonomous pursuits based on class interest, the article argues that some of the coping strategies adopted at the institutional level do not harm but benefit society at large.
Perspicacity Customer Satisfaction of Online Banking: A Study in India
Authors: Chauhan Saraswati , Singh Netra Pal
Published: September 2024

The usage of online banking by the banking sector has been expanding quickly as a practical and effective way to add value for customers. Faster and more dependable services for online consumers is one of the well-liked offerings from traditional banks. Online banking has the potential to draw in more clients to affiliated banks by taking use of the swift advancements in information technology. But the primary issue that providers of online banking are dealing with is that many bank customers are unwilling to use the services that are available for online banking. This occurred as a result of the fact that customers are still not satisfied with the services provided by online banking. A crucial component in assisting banks in maintaining their competitive advantages is customer satisfaction. Thus, the goal of this study is to identify and investigate the variables that affect customers' satisfaction with online banking. Customer satisfaction with online banking can be influenced by five factors: convenience, speed, security and privacy, web design and content, and service quality. 216 working adults who took part in the study were asked a series of questions (questionnaire), and their answers and comments on the aforementioned elements that affect customers' decisions to utilize online banking were very insightful. The study's findings revealed that the top three factors influencing consumers' satisfaction with online banking are ease of use, speed, and web design and content.
The Influence of Biospheric Values and Green Advertising on Green Product Purchase Intention with Green Product Values as Intervening
Authors: Wiratama Raihan , Sugandini Dyah
Published: September 2024

This research discusses the influence of Biospheric Values and Green Advertising on Green Product Purchase Intention, with Green Product Values as an intervening variable. Data for this research were collected using a quantitative approach with a questionnaire method. The data used were primary data from the responses of 110 residents in the Special Region of Yogyakarta selected through purposive sampling. Data collection was measured using a Likert scale and then analyzed using PLS in SMART PLS 3.0 software. The results of the study indicate that 1) Biospheric Values directly and significantly influence Green Product Purchase Intention, 2) Green Advertising directly and significantly influences Green Product Purchase Intention, 3) Green Product Values can act as an intervening variable in the positive and significant influence of Biospheric Values on Green Product Purchase Intention, 4) Green Product Values can act as an intervening variable in the positive and significant influence of Green Advertising on Green Product Purchase Intention.