bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Moderate intensity continuous and interval training increased VEGF and decreased cholesterol levels in female rats high calorie diet
Authors: Amalia Fauqi , Meinar Sari Gadis , Lukitasari Lina , Othman Zulhabri , Herawati Lilik , Riyono Ahmad
Published: August 2024

This study investigated the impact of moderate-intensity continuous training and moderate-intensity interval training on VEGF and cholesterol levels in female rats given high-calorie diet. The research was a randomized post-test with only a control group design. Thirty-two female rats were randomly assigned to four groups, P1 (n=8, standard diet group), P2 (n=8, high-calorie diet group), P3 (n=8, combination high-calorie diet and moderate intensity continuous training), P4 (n=8, combination high-calorie diet and moderate intensity interval training). The P2,P3,P4 consisted of an ad libitum standard diet plus a dextrose solution for 4 weeks. The intervention group of P3 underwent swimming plus 6% load of body weight for 10 minutes in first week, 20 minutes in second week, and 30 minutes in third and fourth week. The intervention group of P4 underwent swimming with a ratio of 2:1 between swimming and rest time, plus 6% load of body weight, progressively increased each week. Cholesterol and VEGF levels were measured post-intervention. The mean cholesterol levels in both high-calorie diet group combined with MICT and MIIT were significantly lower (p < 0.001) compared to high-calorie diet group. The mean VEGF of high-calorie diet group combined with MICT was significantly higher (p = 0.025) compared to standard and high-calorie diet group, and high-calorie diet group combined with MIIT was significantly higher (p = 0.004) compared to high-calorie diet group. It can be concluded that both moderate-intensity continuous and interval training significantly increased VEGF and reduced cholesterol levels.
Key Words: obesity, interval training, continuous training, cholesterol, VEGF.
Igualdad de género en educación física: percepciones y estrategias de docentes en Chile (Gender equality in physical education: perceptions and strategies of Chilean teachers)
Authors: Matheu Pérez Alexis , Muñoz Lara Marcelo , Escobar Ruiz Natalia , Arriagada Guerrero Militza , Cortés Cancino Roberto , Dehnhardt Macarena
Published: August 2024

Este estudio cuantitativo explora el impacto de las estrategias narrativas en las percepciones de igualdad de género de docentes y estudiantes de Pedagogía en Educación Física de la Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile. Se empleó una metodología de encuestas Likert a una muestra de 95 docentes y 38 estudiantes, analizando los datos a través de estadísticas descriptivas y multivariantes. Los resultados revelan una actitud predominantemente positiva hacia la igualdad de género y un compromiso activo por parte de los educadores para promoverla. Sin embargo, se identifican áreas de percepción discriminatoria persistente, destacando la necesidad de intensificar las estrategias educativas que aborden estas discrepancias para asegurar un ambiente educativo más inclusivo y equitativo.
Palabras clave: igualdad de género en educación física, percepciones de docentes y estudiantes, estrategias narrativas educativas, discriminación de género en el aula
Abstract. This quantitative study explores the impact of narrative strategies on gender equality perceptions among Physical Education Pedagogy teachers and students at Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile. A Likert scale survey methodology was employed with a sample of 95 teachers and 38 students, analyzing the data through descriptive and multivariate statistics. The results reveal a predominantly positive attitude towards gender equality and an active commitment by educators to promote it. However, areas of persistent discriminatory perception were identified, highlighting the need to intensify educational strategies that address these discrepancies to ensure a more inclusive and equitable educational environment.
Keywords: gender equality in physical education, perceptions of teachers and students, educational narrative strategies, gender discrimination in the classroom.
Impacto de intervenções para a autogestão da saúde nos mediadores e outcomes psicológicos de jovens com obesidade – revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Leão Miriam , Jerónimo Afonso , Pereira Hugo
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A obesidade infantil é um problema de saúde pública global com cerca de 29% das crianças, entre sete e nove anos, a viverem com excesso de peso. As doenças crónicas, como a obesidade e as perturbações mentais, são cada vez mais prevalentes nas crianças e nos jovens adolescentes. O objetivo desta revisão é identificar, descrever e verificar o impacto de intervenções para a autogestão de saúde nos mediadores e outcomes psicológicos de jovens com obesidade. Métodos: A pesquisa foi realizada em três bases de dados: PubMed, SportDiscus e PsycInfo. A seleção dos estudos foi dividida em: avaliação do título e do resumo, revisão do texto completo e discussão de discrepâncias. Durante a fase de extração de dados, foram recolhidas várias características dos estudos. A avaliação do risco de viés dos estudos foi realizada através da ferramenta Joanna Briggs Critical Appraisal (JBCA). Resultados: Os 14 estudos selecionados foram publicados entre 1994 e 2022. A amostra total dos estudos incluiu 3236 participantes, com idades entre oito e 19 anos. Vários parâmetros de saúde mental foram avaliados nos estudos, com 10 variáveis diferentes. As variáveis mais relevantes incluem a qualidade de vida, a satisfação com a imagem corporal, a motivação intrínseca e a autoestima. Conclusões: As intervenções para a autogestão da saúde podem ter um impacto positivo em vários mediadores e outcomes psicológicos em jovens com obesidade. Os resultados devem ser interpretados com cautela, face ao elevado número de estudos com risco de viés moderado e elevado.
Palavras-chave: Intervenções, Autogestão de saúde; Variáveis psicológicas; Obesidade infantil, Adolescentes.
Improving youth well-being and social integration: the role of leisure in organized public spaces in Kazakhstan
Authors: Utepova Almagul , Aubakirova Saltanat , Kadyraliyeva Altynay
Published: August 2024

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of youth participation in organized public spaces on the well-being and social integration of young people in Kazakhstan, with a focus on leisure activities. Through empirical research and analysis, the research aims to elucidate how active engagement in these spaces influences the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of youth. The study involved 420 students from one of Kazakhstan's universities and divided them into the influence and control groups. The research tools were the Youth Well-Being Scale (YWBS) and the Youth Social Integration Scale (YSIS). The influence group demonstrated a significant increase in well-being and social integration. This result confirms the significant positive effect of interventions based on leisure activities in public spaces. The study offers practical recommendations for improving the well-being and social integration of young people. These findings also contribute to the scientific understanding of the gender specifics in this context. The article emphasizes the importance of organizing public space for positive youth development through leisure due to the identified positive effects.
Keywords: leisure; public spaces; social integration; well-being; youth
Intensidad en la vivencia emocional según la condición física en las sesiones de Educación Física en Educación Primaria (Intensity of emotional experience according to physical condition in Physical Education sessions in Primary Education)
Authors: Argudo Francisco , Ruiz Lara Encarnación
Published: August 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la intensidad en la vivencia emocional del alumnado según la condición física desde la perspectiva de género, en base al Índice de Masa Corporal y a partir de la fatiga percibida; en los juegos motores realizados en el medio terrestre, en el medio acuático, en situaciones psicomotrices y en situaciones sociomotrices; en las sesiones de Educación Física en Educación Primaria. El diseño ha sido descriptivo con post test y metodología cuantitativa. Se realiza un estudio aplicado en un contexto natural. Los alumnos se han elegido a través de un muestreo no probabilístico por facilidad de acceso e intencionalidad, respetando la ecología en la distribución de los participantes en cada grupo-clase. La recogida de los datos se ha hecho mediante el Games and Emotions Scale for Children (Alcaraz-Muñoz, 2015); la Escala de medición de esfuerzo percibido infantil (Rodríguez-Núñez, 2015); y, los valores antropométricos por una persona acreditada ISAK nivel II. Se concluye que, existen diferencias significativas según la condición física, desde la perspectiva de género, en base al IMC y a partir de la fatiga percibida; de la intensidad en la vivencia emocional, en humor, felicidad, afecto, alegría, ira y miedo, en los cuatro dominios y en ambos medios.
Palabras clave: emociones, género, antropometría, índice de masa corporal, fatiga percibida.
Abstract. The aim of this study was to determine the intensity of the emotional experience according to physical condition from a gender perspective, based on Body Mass Index and perceived fatigue; in motor games played on land, in the aquatic environment, in psychomotor situations and in socio-motor situations; in Physical Education sessions in Primary Education. The design was descriptive with a post-test and quantitative methodology. An applied study was carried out in a natural context. The pupils were chosen through non-probabilistic sampling for ease of access and intentionality, respecting the ecology in the distribution of the participants in each group-class. The data was collected using the Games and Emotions Scale for Children (Alcaraz-Muñoz, 2015); the Children's Perceived Exertion Measurement Scale (Rodríguez-Nuñez, 2015); and anthropometric values by an ISAK level II accredited person. It is concluded that there are significant differences according to physical condition, from a gender perspective, based on BMI and perceived fatigue; intensity in emotional experience, in humour, happiness, affection, joy, anger and fear, in the four domains and in both environments.
Keywords: emotions, gender, anthropometry, body mass index, perceived fatigue.
Exploring the effect of the clothes used in physical education class on some physical fitness parameters
Authors: Tatari Mehmet Yahya , Suna Nalan , Kurnaz Mert
Published: August 2024

Clothing used in physical education class can affect physical fitness. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the effect of clothes used in physical education class on some physical fitness parameters (anthropometric characteristics, muscular endurance, flexibility, explosive strength). 34 secondary school student were recruited for this study. After the baseline assessments, the students were randomly divided into two groups: one group wearing shorts and T-shirts and the other wearing school uniforms. The analysis revealed baseline differences in the sit-and-reach, standing long jump, sit-up and 20 m sprint tests in within-group comparisons. Girls performed better when wearing shorts and T-shirt in the 20 m sprint test (Z(-3.622)=4.45, p<0.01), sit-and-reach test (Z(-3.668)=27.41, p=0.01), SLJ (Z(-3.635)=124.02, p=0.01) and sit-up test (Z(-3.534)=18.82, p<0.01). Similarly, boys performed better when wearing shorts and T-shirt in the 20 m sprint test (Z(-3.574)=4.68, p<0.01), sit-and-reach test (Z(-3.657)=24.64, p=0.01), SLJ (Z(-3.667)=141.14, p=0.01) and sit-up test (Z(-3.537)=22.91, p<0.01). In conclusion, the results revealed that wearing shorts and T-shirts in physical education class had a positive effect on some physical fitness parameters. This underlines the advantages of wearing appropriate clothing in physical education class to promote physical fitness.
Keywords: clothing in physical education; physical education; physical fitness; secondary school students; sport
From headphone to health: utilizing podcast to improve the nutrition literacy of high school students
Authors: Taningrum Nevitaningrum , Kriswanto Erwin Setyo , Pambudi Aris Fajar
Published: August 2024

Most of adolescents, especially high school students, have not been able to consume food that fulfills balanced nutrition principles. Low nutrition literacy is one of the causes of nutrition-related problems. In addition, Physical Education teachers’ inability to provide balanced nutrition material needs to be addressed a solution, one of which is by using podcast. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of providing balanced nutrition material podcasts to improve nutrition literacy of high school students. Quantitative research with a single group pre-experimental research design with pretest-posttest (one group pretest-posttest design) was used as the method of research. The study sample was 36 people [male: 16, female:20] selected by using proportional random sampling. Data collection technique to measure the students’ nutrition literacy level used multiple choice question instruments [Aiken Validation V: 0.83, Alpha Cronbach’s reliability value: 0.749]. Data analysis used paired t-tests, with hypothesis test calculation using IBM SPSS version 23.0. The results showed that there was an increase in nutrition literacy of high school students which was indicated by the results of pretest-posttest of 32.81 to 38.15, and the results of the SPSS test showed the effectiveness of providing balanced nutrition podcast media to improve the nutrition literacy of high school students with a sig value of 0.000<0.005. Based on these results, it can be concluded that it is effective to provide podcast media to improve the nutrition literacy of high school students. The application of balanced nutrition podcasts in learning helps students gain broad and more accurate insights because they present speakers from nutritionists so that students’ nutrition literacy increases.
Keywords: Balanced Nutrition, Nutrition Literacy, Podcast, High School
CHIG’ATOY ULUSI BOSHQARUVI TARIXIDAN
Authors: Ulashova Sevinch
Published: August 2024

Maqolada Chingizxon Xorazmshoh-Anushteginiylar davlatini bosib olgandan keyin Movarounnahr va uning atroflaridagi sarhadlarning boshqaruvini Mahmud Yalavochga topshirgani va Yalavochlar xonadoni hududni sakson yildan ortiqroq muddatda boshqargani tadqiq etilgan. Shuningdek, 1238 yilgi Mahmud Tarobiy qo’zg’alonidan keyin ham hokimiyatning Yalavochlar qo’lida qoldirilish sabablari, Yalavochlarning Chig’atoy xonlari va mo’g’ul qoonlari bilan munosabatlari yoritib berilgan.
ЎЗБЕКИСТОН ВА ТУРКИЯ ПРОКУРАТУРА ОРГАНЛАРИ ФАОЛИЯТИ ВА УНИ ТАШКИЛ ЭТИШНИНГ ҲУҚУҚИЙ АСОСЛАРИ: ҚИЁСИЙ-ҲУҚУҚИЙ ТАҲЛИЛ
Authors: Абдуолимов Уринбой
Published: August 2024

Ушбу мақолада ҳар иккала мамлакат прокуратура органлари фаолияти, уни ташкил этишнинг ҳуқуқий асосларини тадқиқ этиш натижасига кўра, аниқ хулоса ва тавсиялар илгари сурилган. Жумладан, икки мамлакат прокуратура фаолиятининг ташкилий-ҳуқуқий асосларини такомиллаштиришда муваффақиятларга эришган бўлса-да, уларнинг ёндашувларида нисбатан сезиларли фарқлар кўрсатилган. Шунингдек, Туркияда прокуратура органлари ходимларининг иш вақти ва дам олиш вақтларини алоҳида қонунда (“Давлат хизматчилари тўғрисида”ги Қонун) тартибга солиниши Ўзбекистон учун ижобий тажриба бўлиб хизмат қилиши асослантирилган.
Solusi Al-Qur’an Dalam Mewujudkan Ketahanan Keluarga Melalui Pendidikan Karakter
Authors: Buchori Ahmad , Lestari Tri Kurniah , Mutmainnah Nurul , Lail Fitryani , Zaidir Zaidir
Published: August 2024

This research aims to find out how the Koranic solution in realizing family resilience through character education. This type of research uses a literature review with a narrative review design, namely looking for articles related to the koran's solution to realizing family resilience through character education that has been published. Existing journals and references obtained the results that Qur’an-based character education means instilling the values contained in the Qur’an as a guide. As the Prophet made the Qur'an as his character according to the meaning of the Qur'an surah Al Qalam verse 4. The character education in question can be used as a solution in building family resilience, where disputes and arguments that occur continuously in the family environment become the main factor in divorce cases can be minimized with Qur'anic values such as mutual respect, mutual respect, mutual love, mutual help and mutual attention to each family member.
Parceria público-privada como estratégia para universalização do saneamento básico brasileiro: estudo de caso do esgotamento sanitário no Ceará
Authors: Xavier Isabel de Oliveira , Silva Neto Dimas de Castro e
Published: August 2024

O saneamento básico é um direito constitucional brasileiro que envolve a prestação de serviços de abastecimento de água, esgotamento sanitário, drenagem urbana e manejo dos resíduos sólidos, de forma efetiva e universal. No entanto, municípios brasileiros de pequeno e médio porte enfrentam dificuldades na implementação desses serviços devido aos altos investimentos requeridos. Para fomentar investimentos nesse setor, o Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) conduziu um processo de apoio a concessões na infraestrutura brasileira através do Programa de Parcerias para Investimentos (PPI), o qual estruturou o projeto de parceria público-privada entre a Companhia de Água e Esgoto do Ceará (Cagece) e empresas privadas. Aliado a isso, é aprovada a Lei n° 14.026 (2020), que estabeleceu a meta de universalizar o saneamento básico brasileiro até o ano de 2033. Portanto, este trabalho analisou, através de um estudo de caso explanatório, os aspectos contratuais de estruturação do acordo de concessão administrativa dos serviços de esgotamento sanitário no Ceará, com o objetivo de explanar os motivos que resultaram na escolha dessa modalidade. Após o estudo de caso, concluiu-se que a adequada alocação de riscos contribuiu para escolha da concessão administrativa para universalização dos serviços de esgotamento sanitário pelo estado do Ceará.
The Impact of Financing Structure on Common Stock Prices
Authors: Hussain Hadi Abdulameer
Published: August 2024

The pricing of common stock is significantly influenced by the financing structure. The cost required for businesses to secure outside funding in order to support their operations and projects is referred to as their financing structure. This expense could include interest on debt and investor returns on capital contributed to the business. A high cost of financing structure will raise the cost of capital and lower the value of common stock. The interest expenses incurred on debt mean that the cost of the financing structure will have an impact on the profits of the company. The required return will rise in the event that financing costs are high, which will lower the valuation of the company and possibly lower the price of common stock. Through its effects on the cost of capital, the profits of the company and valuation, and the demand for stocks, the cost of financing structure has a direct and indirect impact on the price of common stocks. It should be mentioned that other elements, such as political and economic ones, business performance, and rivalry in the market, also have an impact on the price of common stock.
Fusing Age-Guided Features in Convolutional Neural Network for Accurate Retinal Disease Diagnosis
Authors: Lee Jiwoo , Kim Nicole
Published: August 2024

Eye diseases are a significant global health issue, impacting millions of people and potentially leading to serious side effects, such as vision loss, in the absence of proper treatment and early diagnosis. Nevertheless, the traditional method faces several challenges, including time-consuming procedures, susceptibility to human error, and workforce shortage in impoverished areas. There is a growing demand for accurate automation systems to address these issues. To address the aforementioned problem, extensive research has been conducted, leveraging machine learning techniques to develop an eye disease recognition system. Previous studies demonstrated the potential of convolutional neural networks in diagnosing the patient. However, these methods often suffer from inaccuracies and limitations in targeting a wide range of diseases, rendering them less practical. Thus, I propose a novel eye disease recognition framework to overcome the previously mentioned shortage. I introduce an age-guided approach to improve the accuracy of the disease diagnosis process. The research results demonstrate the outperformance of the proposed model, achieving state-of-the-art performance with an accuracy of 84% on a publicly available eye disease dataset.
Wolf Tones and Humidity in Violins
Authors: Yoshimura Hiro , Love Henry
Published: August 2024

This paper attempts to, perhaps for the first time in this type of studies, quantitatively evaluate the severeness (as defined in this paper) of the undesired wolf tones on a violin as the surrounding humidity changes. The severity of the wolf tones was evaluated by a skilled violinist under various humidity conditions.  It was found that a total duration and frequency of occurrence of wolf tones during a set period time are largest around 50% humidity, a humidity at which violins are recommended to be maintained for optimizing the projection across the entire register of the instrument, whereas other characteristics of the wolf tones, such as modulation index and the period, did not exhibit significant changes over the humidity change. When the humidity deviates from 50%, the total durations and the occurrence frequency of the wolf tones both diminishes.  On the other hand, the amplitude (i.e. volume) of the wolf tones are larger on the lower humidity and the higher humidity ends, and was smallest around 50% humidity.  These findings may shed new light on the traditional theories and analysis of wolf tones as well as on evaluations of various wolf tones elimination methodologies. It was also found that although the evaluation method involved some subjectivity, this way of evaluating the wolf tones had consistency and a good degree of reliability, paving a new way to quantify the wolf tones.
3-D Printed Scaffolds, the Building Blocks to a New Way to Repair the Eardrum
Authors: Kim Daniel , Kim Asher , Rostami Mohammad
Published: August 2024

In nature, when the eardrum is perforated, it is common for the body to heal itself with time. However, in some cases, surgery or grafting is required to repair the membrane. 3-D printing tympanic membrane (TM) scaffolds is a developing field (with great potential) that aims to create a streamlined method to facilitate the repopulation of TM cells and collagen on a damaged TM. Here we analyze and evaluate the different materials, methods of printing, shapes, and resonance that bioengineering researchers tested to optimize the efficacy of the 3-D printed scaffold. Surprisingly, the scaffolds have proven to be not only more structurally consistent, but also structurally stronger. We also suggest that clinical testing on an organic specimen and more developments in synthesizing all the different techniques for these 3-D printed scaffolds would be necessary. Ultimately, the research reviewed here demonstrates that 3-D printed scaffolding is a promising treatment for those with tympanic perforations that may even overtake tympanoplasty or autologous grafting as a more accessible and consistent alternative to TM repair. In the bigger picture, scaffolding could be used for other body parts in their repairs.
Web Crawling Tripadvisor to Develop a Restaurant Recommendation System for Los Angeles
Authors: Han Jimin , Ievlev Sergei
Published: August 2024

The widespread use of online review websites has revolutionized how consumers choose restaurants, particularly in popular tourist destinations like Los Angeles, where a vast range of dining options is readily available. However, the sheer abundance of similar cuisine offerings can be overwhelming. To address this challenge, this study used Python Selenium to web crawl Tripadvisor for gathering data about Los Angeles restaurants. Relevant information from user reviews was extracted and analyzed utilizing natural language processing techniques to classify restaurants based on cuisine, price, and customer reviews and ratings. This classification allowed for the identification of distinct dining preferences, providing insights into restaurant selection in tourist-heavy areas. With the application of cosine similarity, the analysis further led to the development of a recommendation system specific to consumers’ needs and preferences. This study thus offers a new approach to improving restaurant discovery and decision-making in busy urban centers in Los Angeles.
An Interpretable Machine Learning Model for Heart Arrhythmia Classification
Authors: Vedula Karthik
Published: August 2024

Machine learning (ML) has been a very effective tool for arrhythmia detection and classification using electrocardiograms (ECGs). However, in order for patients and healthcare professionals to trust the ML models, the models have to be interpretable to show how they arrived at a certain conclusion. We present an ML model that uses the Deep k-Nearest Neighbors framework in order to produce example-based explanations and uncertainty estimations. These examples are ECGs similar to the input derived from conducting a nearest neighbor search on encoded samples (which are values of a layer of the neural network after passing dataset samples through it). We introduce a new technique of using these example-based explanations in conjunction with saliency maps, and also use a neighbor-based uncertainty estimation technique. We show that the saliency maps provide good explanations, but the neighbor examples are needed to assess the credibility of those saliency maps. Our uncertainty estimations increase the accuracy of the model from 86% to 93% (when measured with coverage of 76%). Overall, our novel methods prove to be a promising solution in the field of interpretable ML for arrhythmia classification.
Media’s Effect in Arbitrating the Status and Concept of Womanhood from the 20th & 21st Century
Authors: Segarra Sofia , Lopez Johnny
Published: August 2024

This investigation depicts a multitude of influences that the media and literature have on the understanding of what precisely the definition of feminism is within modern-day society. Regarding the media, especially when at the hands of young teen girls, it can be highly excruciating as a plethora of young girls have access to debilitating and intoxicating sites such as those that are known as “pro-ana” websites, which encourages the unhealthy view of girl’s bodies. Conversely, the movie “Barbie” has had impactful strides when vying to enforce hyper-feminism and bimbo feminism within the Western hemisphere. Within the applications regarding social media, most women have encountered a haven to express their experiences and the traumatizing past events that have shaped them, including the MeToo movement. Throughout the utilization of surveys via online means, women have identified as feminists who vie to fight for women’s rights, yet they majorly downplay the adverse effects of femininity. The literature that contains feminist viewpoints often is not by each other, which promotes diverse thinking but inhibits a constant view of what feminism is. Additionally, feminist movements have risen throughout the globe, especially in Iran, after the assassination of a young woman after a hijab violation, which shows that no nation is entirely free of feminist aspirations and ideologies. Thus, many countries with diverse feminist perspectives have collaborated to promote feminist interconnectedness.
The Effectiveness of race-based affirmative action in U.S. university admissions and other comparative proposals.
Authors: Wang Chanhyeok , Reid Lindsay
Published: August 2024

One of U.S. politics’ great debates in recent decades has been the presence of race-based affirmative action in the admissions processes of their universities, with June 2023’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which banned this policy, a culmination of this debate. It has been suggested that educational race-based affirmative action is a necessary response to the historical injustices that existed for members of minority racial groups in the U.S. education system, as well as the ongoing consequences of these injustices. Similar issues regarding the reconciliation of past injustices perpetuated against racial minority groups have emerged as a prominent issue on a global level. Resolving this issue is complicated by the variety of perspectives on how these conflicts should be resolved as well as accurately determining the ongoing implications of historic injustices. Using the research question “To what extent can the presence of race-based affirmative action in admissions processes of U.S. universities be considered the most effective method of addressing historical racial injustices in education?” to focus the investigation, this paper contends that combining class-based affirmative action in the short-term with a long-term goal of following a method named ‘the communitarian proposal’ is the most effective way of addressing the aforementioned historical injustices in education.
Evaluation of the Factors Influencing Needle stick Injury And Bloodborne Pathogens among Healthcare Workers in Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi, North-Central Nigeria
Authors: Ani Celestine Okafor Onah Emmanuel Sunday , Ejim Nnamdi Ferdinand Anikpo Eberechukwu Florentina , Agbo Joseph Ikenna Chime Pascal Uwadiegwu , Hebatallah Ghoneim Uzoigwe Soky Okaibe
Published: August 2024

It is well recognized that the danger of needle stick injuries and the blood-borne diseases they can cause is higher for healthcare professionals. In order to do this, a survey on the variables influencing blood-borne infections and needle stick injuries among medical personnel at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Benue State, North Central Nigeria, was carried out. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used as the methodology, and questionnaires were given to medical professionals at BSUTH in Makurdi, Benue State, including doctors, nurses, and medical laboratory scientists. Using a straightforward random sample method, the participants who fulfilled the inclusion requirements were chosen. Findings: The questionnaires were distributed to participants between the ages of 20 and 35. Of those, 190 (68.8%) were female, and 177 (64.10%) were single. The study’s findings also showed that 39% of the respondents were physicians. In addition, 74% of respondents had worked for less than five years, 13% for six to ten years, and a further 13% for ten years or more. The most reliable source of information for blood-borne infections (89.1%) and needle stick injuries (78.4%) was the Teaching Hospital. Of the 109 people who had needle stick injuries at that time, 84.4% had done so fewer than five times in the previous six months, and 4.6% had done so more than ten times. For the last six months, Tin. According to the results, 16.5% of the participants in this category suffered an intravenous insertion needle stick injury, 18.3% during an injection, and 60% while recapping a needle. Males were also found to have a greater frequency of needle stick injuries (66.3%) than females, with medical professionals and those with six to ten years of experience having the highest prevalence. However, medical lab scientists had a greater prevalence of blood-borne infections (20.7%). The outcome demonstrated negative opinions regarding blood-borne infections and needle stick injuries.
A Keypad-Based Mobile App Security Alert System with Virtual Private Network and Short Message Service Integration
Authors: Mutiu Ganiyu
Published: August 2024

In the digital age, mobile devices are integral to daily life, making robust security measures essential for protecting sensitive data. This paper presents the development of a mobile application aimed at enhancing personal security through a keypad-based authentication system, integrated with Short Message Service (SMS) and Virtual Private Network (VPN) functionalities. The intuitive interface of keypads allows users to swiftly send predefined emergency messages with a single keystroke, including their current location and urgency details. The application ensures encrypted and secure communication via a VPN and leverages SMS for reliable real-time notifications, even in areas with limited connectivity. A user-centered design approach, utilizing React JS for frontend development and Bootstrap for a responsive UI, ensures accessibility and ease of use for individuals with varying levels of technological proficiency. Rigorous testing validates the application's functionality and performance, demonstrating its potential to streamline emergency communication and enhance personal security in critical situations.
Police-Community Relations in Baguio City: A Path Towards Accountability
Authors: Gandalera Alos Glena , Dogui-is Cora Murphy , Galas Moyao Warren , Pangket Nayosan Vicente , Pidlao Palitayan Beca May , Peckley Bronson , Saipen Jr George O.
Published: August 2024

Positive police-community relations are the cornerstone of a just and effective law enforcement system. They create a virtuous cycle of trust, collaboration, and accountability, leading to a safer and more equitable community. This qualitative descriptive study delves into the factors that promote positive police-community relations in Baguio City, Philippines. It further examines how improved relations impact accountability among officers of the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO). Focusing on firsthand experiences, the research interviewed key informants. These included three active members of BCPO’s Police Community Affairs and Development Group (PCADG) with at least two years of experience and a barangay official from Barangay Abanao-Zandueta-Chugum-Kayang-Otek (AZCKO). An interview guide explored their subjective experiences and perspectives on police-community relations. The study identified strong support from the local government, community cooperation and commitment, and efficient communication as key factors contributing to positive police-community relations. These improved relations led to increased community involvement as an oversight body of the organization, a shift towards responsive and proactive problem-solving, and a reduction in negative perceptions of police officers. Notably, active community participation creates a system of checks and balances, holding police accountable for their actions and promoting transparency in their operations. In essence, this study highlights the importance of investing in initiatives that nurture positive police-community relations. By breeding trust, collaboration, and accountability, such efforts can contribute to a safer and more just community for all residents of Baguio City.
Consolidation, Institutional Efficiency and Financial Ratio Performance of Insurance Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Ogunwale. Olurotimi , Akintoye. Professor Ishola Rufus , Ogboi. Charles , Ogbebor Peter Ifeanyi
Published: August 2024

The research investigated the impact of consolidation and institutional efficiency on the financial ratio performance of insurance companies in Nigeria covering the period from 2011 to 2022. The estimation technique utilized were feasible generalized least squares (FGLS) on a sample of five insurance companies was taken. The key variables used in the analysis included debt-equity-ratio (DOER) as dependent variable and claims processing efficiency (CPE), risk management effectiveness (RME), and regulatory compliance (RC) as independent variables. The findings revealed that while regulatory compliance (RC) has a significant positive impact on DOER, with an increase in RC leading to an 8.955% increase in DOER, claims processing efficiency (CPE) and risk management effectiveness (RME) were not found to have a significant impact on DOER. Specifically, an increase in CPE was associated with a 0.018% decrease in DOER, and an increase in RME was associated with a 0.864% increase in DOER, but these relationships were not statistically significant. These results suggest that while RC is a significant factor influencing changes in DOER for insurance companies in Nigeria, CPE and RME may not play a significant role in determining DOER. The study thus recommended, among others, that the insurance firm should improve the regulatory framework governing insurance companies to ensure that it encourages consolidation efforts. This will help improve the insurance firms’ debt and equity finances.
Country Trade Openness and Impact on Economic Growth: A Case of Zambia
Authors: Chimbaka Besa
Published: August 2024

The paper presents a study undertaken to establish the impact of trade openness on economic growth for Zambia. The study applied simple bivariate regression analysis to establish the correlation between economic growth and trade openness. Economic growth was represented by Gross Domestic Product and the trade openness was represented by the total imports and exports of a country in a particular year. The study used secondary data on Zambia’s GDP, Imports and Exports from 1978 to 2021. The regression results show a strong positive correlation between economic growth and the country’s trade openness. Caution should however, be exercised in drawing conclusions because imports and exports (trade) are not the only factors that impact on the country’s economic growth.
The Impact of Remittances on Food Inflation in Bangladesh: An ARDL Approach
Authors: Rahman Ashiqur , Afroza Akter Sumi  , Sadekin Md Nazmus
Published: August 2024

Purpose of the study: This study aims to investigate how Bangladesh's food inflation is  affected by remittance influx.  Methodology: The analysis utilizes secondary data collected from 2005 to 2022. In order to  accomplish the goals, this study employs the food inflation rate as an endogenous variable,  while workers' remittance, official exchange rate, and broad money supply are used as  exogenous factors. The data is sourced from the World Development Index (WDI). In this  investigation, co-integration is assessed using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL)  model to provide an accurate outcome. Findings: The study's findings show that, both in the short and long term, the influx of  remittances from migrants has a positive and considerable impact on driving up food inflation.  This analysis shows that while having a negative short-term impact, the money supply and  exchange rate have a long-term, positive, and considerable influence on food inflation. Application of the Study: This research proposes that promoting agricultural output and  motivating recipients of remittances to invest in income-generating activities can effectively  reduce their reliance on food consumption. If these recommendations are effectively followed,  the inflow of workers' remittances will have a positive impact on the economy and contribute  to reducing inflationary challenges. Originality of the study: By employing the most recent data set and cutting-edge  methodology, the present research adds to the body of available research by demonstrating a  link between food inflation and remittances.
ЕКІ ЖАЗЫҚТЫҚТЫҢ ҚИЫЛЫСУ ТҮЗУІН ПРОЕКЦИЯЛЫҚ СЫЗБАДА САЛУДЫ ОҚЫТУ ƏДІСТЕМЕС
Authors: Əбілқасымова  , Тұяқов  , Есетов  , Кенжебек
Published: August 2024

Мектеп оқушыларына геометрияны оқыту барысында түзу мен жазықтықтың қиылысу нүктесін жəне екі жазықтықтың қиылысу түзуін салуды үйрету үшін көптеген салу əдістерін игеруі қажет. Мақалада осы мəселе туралы айтылып, оны шешу үшін жалпы білім беретін мектептердің геометриядан оқу бағдарламасы мен оқулықтарындағы есептер мен олардың түрлері, есептерді шығару жолдарын анықтау, талдау, шешу əдістемелері мен кездесетін қателіктермен жұмыс істеу, стереометрия курсындағы жазық жəне кеңістіктік фигураларды кескіндеуді елестетуге арналған графиктер мен салыстырмалы суреттер, салу əдістерінің нəтижелілігін айқындайтын зерттеу жұмыстары қарастырылған. Зерттеу жұмысының мақсаты – жоғары сыныпта геометрия курсын оқытуда оқушылардың проекциялық сызбада түзу мен жазықтықтыңқиылысу нүктесін жəне екі жазықтықтың қиылысу түзуін салу əдістерін оқытуды оңтайландыру жəне есептерді шешуге əдістемелік ұсынымдар жасау, тақырыптың маңыздылығы мен мəнін ұғындыру. Зерттеу əдістері - зерттеу мəселесі бойынша отандық жəне шетелдік əдебиеттерді, сондай-ақ жалпы білім беретін мектептің геометриядан оқулықтар мен оқу құралдарын зерделеу жəне теориялық талдау, педагогикалық іс-тəжірибелерді талдау жəне жалпылау. Авторлар мақалада мектеп оқушыларына проекциялық сызбада түзу мен жазықтықтың қиылысу нүктесін жəне екі жазықтықтың қиылысу түзуін салу үшін алгоритмдік қадамдарды жəне оларды нақты есептермен көрсетіп, əдістемелік нұсқаулар ұсынады. Ұсынылған əдістеменің тиімділігін анықтау үшін Алматы қаласының No208 мектеп-гимназиясында жəне 125 HIGH SCOOL мектептер желісінің ТОО “Academ Education” мектептерінде педагогикалық эксперимент жүргізілген . Нəтижелер жоғары сыныптарда проекциялық сызбада түзу мен жазықтықтың қиылысу нүктесін жəне екі жазықтықтың қиылысу түзуін салуды оқыту бойынша əдістеменің тиімділігін көрсетіп отыр
Plurissignificativo provocador: as estratégias do ethos fingidor de Ana Cristina Cesar e as intervenções do leitor
Authors: Fonte Rodrigo
Published: August 2024

A obra literária de Ana Cristina Cesar se constitui como uma experiência artística ousada, complexa e bem calculada. Seus textos, marcados pela estrutura fragmentada, estanque e muitas vezes elíptica, cuja linguagem combina o repertório discursivo da missiva, do diário e da confissão, exigem, mais do que emoção, uma intervenção do leitor. Um dos fatores que justificam semelhante atuação parece ser o desvelar-velando-se dos vários eus poéticos criados por Ana Cristina Cesar, situados numa poesia prosaica atravessada pelos dilemas dos anos de chumbo. Para iniciarmos nossas considerações a propósito das estratégias criativas de Ana Cristina Cesar, tendo como recorte de análise alguns poemas presentes na pasta rosa encontrada após sua morte e nos quatro livros que constituem o volume A teus pés (1982), lançamos mão das reflexões de Roland Barthes e Michel Foucault, o primeiro entendendo o ato de escrever como algo intransitivo, sem a exigência de um motivo e uma técnica apropriados para um determinado tipo de texto, sendo o escritor qualquer um que escreve – e não mais aquele que escreve alguma coisa; o segundo, qualificando o autor como uma função no texto. Assim, conduzidos também pela teoria de Wolfgang Iser sobre os atos de fingir e o papel do leitor enquanto fruidor, tanto quanto pelas pesquisas de Italo Moriconi, Tânia Cardoso de Cardoso e Silviano Santiago acerca da literatura de Ana Cristina Cesar, procuramos verificar o modo como a poeta elabora seu ethos “fingidor”, que dissimula questionar a pretensa sofisticação da linguagem poética em prol da constituição de uma poesia não-poesia, visando entender, sobretudo, por que – e de que maneira – sua intenção estética provoca efeitos no leitor a ponto de estimulá-lo a decodificar as ambiguidades e suplementar as lacunas da estrutura dos textos.
Contribuições da gramática do design visual para as camadas leitoras em narrativas visuais: proposta de leitura para a obra Cena de rua, de Angela Lago
Authors: Damasceno Marli Ferreira de Carvalho
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho objetiva apresentar estratégias de leitura para o texto imagético em sala de aula, utilizando a obra Cena de Rua, de Angela Lago. Partimos do pressuposto de que a imagem é um signo e, como tal, é a apresentação de uma realidade, que pode suscitar inúmeras interpretações. O trabalho aborda a compreensão leitora em narrativas visuais e tem como percurso metodológico um método experimental de análise de imagens na obra Cena de Rua, a partir de autores bases, de pressupostos da Gramática do Design Visual (GDV), proposta por Kress e Van Leeuwen (2006) e de estudos afins, como os desenvolvidos por Manguel (2001), que aborda o conceito de imagem narrativa; Bértolo (2014), que fala acerca dos níveis de leitura e Adler e Doren (2010), que propõem visões sobre as camadas de leitura. Visamos contribuir com o campo de ensino e de pesquisa com foco em narrativas visuais, de modo que os leitores alcancem camadas mais profundas da compreensão leitora.
Long-term effects of repeated exposure to Subject Island constructions: evidence for syntactic adaptation
Authors: Chaves Rui Pedro , Francis Elaine
Published: August 2024

Repeated exposure to Subject Island violations can lead to increased acceptability ratings and faster reading times (Chaves & Dery, 2014, 2019; Clausen, 2011; Francom, 2009; Hiramatsu, 2000; Lu et al. 2021; Lu et al., 2022). However, it remains unclear what the nature of this effect and the driving mechanism is. The present paper describes a longitudinal investigation to test whether the effect of repeated exposure to Subject Island constructions is short-lived or whether it can spread over three weeks’ time, as measured by offline measures (Likert acceptability ratings) and online measures (self-paced reading). Using more observations and more sensitive methodologies, our work builds and improves on the only previous longitudinal study on such islands, Snyder (2022). We uncover evidence suggestive of gradual and strategic (by-construction and by-region) adaptation to Subject Island violations, indicated by faster response times, as well as higher acceptability ratings following repeated exposure, most consistent with a syntactic adaptation effect over and above task adaptation.
Volume 2
Authors: of UCLA The Undergraduate Research Journal of Psychology
Published: August 2024

URJP Publication: Volume 2
The Role of Vaccination, Testing, and Public Restriction Policies in COVID-19 Mortality and Incidence: Insights from Global Burden of Disease Regions
Authors: Park Myung-Bae , Lee Ji-ho
Published: August 2024

Introduction

This study aimed to examine the impacts of vaccination, testing, and government policies on COVID-19 mortality and incidence rates and compare these strategies' effectiveness by seven super regions of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD).

Material and methods

This study used data from January 3, 2020, to March 29, 2023. The incidence and mortality indices were calculated using “daily cases” and “daily deaths” and selected as dependent variables. Vaccination, COVID-19 tests, strictness of a government's policy were explored using corresponding metrics.

Results

Daily cases were four times higher in the high-income region (371.1) than those in the Latin America and the Caribbean region (98.3), but the mortality rate was similar (1.5). The number of vaccinated people did not consistently reduce the mortality across all GBD regions. However, full vaccination was associated with decreased mortality in all regions except Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe and Central Asia (CEEECA). Regarding daily testing, a favorable correlation was observed between daily deaths on a global scale, excluding Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Oceania. Overall, vaccination coverage and government policies were effective in reducing the COVID-19 mortality and incidence rates. However, only the high-income region showed a negative association between the stringency index to COVID-19 and incidence and mortality rates.

Conclusions

Full vaccination significantly reduced COVID-19 mortality globally, except in the CEEECA region. HI regions showed lower incidence and mortality rates with stricter government measures. Effective vaccination programs and policies are crucial, emphasizing the need for strengthened international cooperation in future pandemics.
Antriebstechnik: Grüne Mission auf hoher See
Authors:   Andreas Kolibius; Saverio Avigliano
Published: August 2024

Das Startup Oceanergy hat große Pläne für eine nachhaltigereZukunft. Mit ihren Kite-Schiffen wollen die Stuttgarter auf hoherSee grünen Wasserstoff aus Windenergie gewinnen. Mit auf derMission werden smarte Getriebe von Wittenstein sein.