bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Social work and anti-capitalist struggles in Angola in the 1960s-1980s: A critical introduction
Authors: Mateus José Dias , Pimentel Rosalinda Chedian
Published: September 2024

Through a critical introduction, this article aims to analyze the relationship that developed between Social Work and the anti-capitalist struggles that took place in Angola between 1960-1980, with the aim of apprehending the determinations that built the profession of that time. The historical-dialectical materialist basis led the debate, through bibliographic and documentary research, through which it is perceived that the anti-capitalist struggles, in that period, were a constitutive part of a dependent capitalism already installed in Angola, by the Portuguese colonial route, and that this social formation engendered in Social Work a profession at the service of the mechanisms of super-exploitation of the labor force, as well as for the formation of an Angola with the dictates of Western civilization. Faced with such a reality and taking into account the theoretical-methodological mediations that moved the Angolan revolutionaries, the struggles developed abolished not only the colonial regime, but also the profession, in 1977, in the way that it was only considered an "expression of colonialism".
Conceptions of velocity and acceleration in an epistemological analysis of time
Authors: Guerra Avaetê de Lunetta e Rodrigues , Purificação Marcelo Máximo , da Silva Renan Antônio , Lacerda Júnior Orivaldo da Silva , dos Santos Miquéias Ambrósio
Published: September 2024

The epistemological study of perceptions about the speed and variation of time is fundamental for the advancement of scientific knowledge. Understanding these concepts not only enriches our perception of the physical universe but also allows us to reflect on the nature of human reality and experience. This article, exploring these questions, could contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge in physics and philosophy, while also opening up new perspectives for understanding time and motion. By investigating the conceptions of speed and acceleration in an epistemological analysis of time, it is possible to reveal unprecedented and complex aspects that can challenge established concepts and open new avenues for scientific research. The methodology adopted for the construction of the research will be the bibliographic research, a methodology widely used in several areas of knowledge, such as in the social, human and exact sciences. It consists of the search and analysis of information from bibliographic sources, such as books, scientific articles, theses, dissertations and other printed or digital materials. The results of this research revealed that velocity and acceleration are not only physical quantities, but also concepts that are intrinsically linked to our perception of time. The way we perceive and measure time is directly related to our understanding of the speed and acceleration of the objects around us. In addition, it was observed that traditional conceptions of velocity and acceleration can be extended and improved through an epistemological approach to time.
Influence of density on bending resistance of wooden beams under fire situation and proposal of a new equation
Authors: Perini Pedro Verona , Bolina Fabrício Longhi
Published: September 2024

Targeting to identify the correlation between density, charring rate and bending resistance, the different methods presented by Eurocode 5 to verify wooden beams under fire exposure were compared, with the use of the software Abaqus/CAE to obtain the isotherms of the beams in the advanced calculation method, and then proposed a new equation to obtain their charring depth according to time of fire exposure. It was confirmed that the density of the wood is inverse to its charring rate and its bending resistance loss, and the advanced calculation method presents less conservative results than the simplified methods. The equation that was proposed in this study had slightly more conservative results than the advanced calculation, proving to be suitable in relation to time spent in calculation, computational effort and economy.
The Evaluating and Prediction Kirkuk's Governorate Urban Growth
Authors: GEHAD TABARK , Omer Nejat , Abdulmajeed Nada
Published: September 2024

Cities around the world are constantly expanding, leading to significant challenges for governments. This growth puts pressure on resources, negatively affects the environment, and affects the quality of life of residents. To monitor and forecast urban growth in Kirkuk, multispectral Landsat images from the years 2000, 2010, and 2020 were used. A supervised maximum likelihood algorithm was applied to classify these images into urban and non-urban areas, achieving accuracy rates ranging from 93.37% to 96.66% between 2000 and 2020. This analysis revealed that the city expanded from 59.49 km2 to 193.25 km2 from 2000 to 2020. This growth is attributed to various factors, including population increase, political transformations, and economic development, which has led to the urban area of Kirkuk Governorate increasing while the non-urban area has diminished. In addition, this study includes projections of future urban expansion in 2030 using the CA Markov model. The simulated map indicates a continued increase in the urban area to 353.43 km2 by 2030, with a corresponding decrease in the non-urban area of 9,391.66 km2. These findings provide valuable insights into urban growth dynamics and can serve as an essential resource for future research on social, economic, and environmental transformations in the region.
Tutorial action models in universities of Latin America: A systematic review
Authors: Cárdenas Tabio Michel Lázaro , Galarza López Judith
Published: September 2024

Introduction: University tutorial action is a process of student intervention framed within educational orientation, and inherent to teaching action, increasingly considered in Latin America, as an effective strategy that reduces student dropout, and increases. the completion of university studies.Objective: Identify the main characteristics of the tutorial action models implemented in universities in Latin America.Methods: A systematic exploratory review of the existing updated literature, published in the last five years in the Web of Science and Google Scholar databases, referring to the Latin American context, was carried out.Results: A total of 21 studies considered relevant to the research were analyzed.Conclusions: It is evident that in the region there are different positions regarding the conception, organization and implementation of the tutorial action. The terms models, project and tutorial action plan are used interchangeably to represent the tutorial action as an object. just as the declared foundations appear imprecisely.
Maternal Pathologies Associated with Admission to the Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Moreira Macías Jéssica , Bailón Mieles José , Bailón Mieles Jennifer
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Maternal health is a global concern due to its significant impact on mothers and newborns. In developing countries, obstetric complications often lead to ICU admissions.Objective: To determine the prevalence of maternal pathologies associated with admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (IESS) in Manta, during the period from August 2022 to August 2023.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 13 patients admitted to the ICU for maternal pathologies. Variables analyzed included age, type of delivery, maternal pathology, and length of hospital stay.Results: Women aged 25 to 30 years represented 30.77% of ICU admissions. 76.92% of deliveries were by cesarean section. The main pathologies identified were severe preeclampsia (31.03%) and sepsis (20.69%). The duration of hospital stay ranged from three to five days in most cases.Conclusions: Adolescent women and those aged 25 to 30 are most likely to require intensive care. Severe preeclampsia and sepsis are the primary causes of ICU admission.
PENERAPAN SANKSI PIDANA KETENAGAKERJAAN TERHADAP PELAKU USAHA YANG TIDAK MEMBAYAR UPAH KARYAWAN SESUAI HUKUM KETENAGAKERJAAN
Authors: Permana Yana Sukma
Published: September 2024

Wages are the rights of workers or employees that are received and expressed in the form of money as compensation from entrepreneurs or employers to workers which are determined and paid according to work agreements or statutory regulations. There are criminal sanctions against companies that pay minimum wages. and minimum enforcement of criminal sanctions against companies that pay workers' wages below the minimum wage, enforcement of criminal labor sanctions against business actors who do not pay their workers' wages in accordance with labor law. Wages are a fundamental element in the employment relationship between workers and employers. In the context of labor law in Indonesia, employers are obliged to pay workers' wages in accordance with the provisions set by the government. This obligation is regulated in Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Employment and strengthened through Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation. Enforcement of criminal law sanctions in employment cases related to employee wages faces various complex obstacles. Even though there are strict legal instruments, as regulated in Law no. 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation, the application of criminal sanctions for companies that violate minimum wage provisions is still rare. These obstacles are not only caused by legal factors themselves, but also by other factors such as weak law enforcement, limited facilities and infrastructure, as well as the influence of culture and community structure. Overall, law enforcement is an effort to realize the values ​​of justice and legal certainty.
Analisis Kriminologis terhadap Fenomena Kejahatan Begal dengan Senjata Tajam di Kota Kendari
Authors: Kojongian Rahayu , Anggriyani Rima
Published: September 2024

Motorbike thieves in Kendari City are increasingly disturbing the public, they act without knowing the time or place. The intensity is also increasing sharply. However, there have been no preventative efforts carried out by the police on a large scale to ensure that Kendari is free from the "occupation" of robbers. Almost every day, robberies occur in Kendari and its surroundings. The victims varied, from women, employees, police, TNI, civil servants to journalists. The perpetrators also became more reckless, they began to injure their victims even without putting up any resistance. The phenomenon that recently occurred was that two groups of motorbike thieves were not only looking at their victims' vehicles, but also their possessions such as gold and cash. The research method used is legal research using the juridical-empirical method. This study investigates the factors contributing to the rise of violent theft, particularly in Kendari City. Using a juridical-empirical approach, it examines the implementation of legal provisions in relation to specific instances of theft. Findings suggest that economic, educational, environmental factors, weak law enforcement, and victim negligence play a role in the prevalence of this crime. The study underscores the need for comprehensive measures addressing these factors to enhance security and well-being in Kendari.
„Ha Isten nem lett volna velünk...” : Az emlékezés mint traumafeldolgozás a Zsoltárok könyvében
Authors: Kabai Sára Réka
Published: September 2024

Izrael történetében központi szerepe van az emlékezésnek. Isten utasítja Mózest, aki parancsba adja a népnek, hogy emlékezzenek meg az Úr tetteiről, jegyezzék fel a Törvény szavait a kezükre, imaszíjaikra, és meséljék el unokáiknak is. Az emlékezés ezáltal a hit és az Istennel való kapcsolat alapjává és forrásává válik. 2014-ben jelent meg David Carr biblikus teológus könyve Holy Resilience [Szent reziliencia] címmel, mely új horizontot nyitott a Biblia és Izrael történetének szemléléséhez. Szerinte a Biblia válasz az őket ért traumákra (fogság, a Templom elpusztulása, betegségek, háborúk). A két alapvető megküzdési stratégia közül az egyik, amikor nem beszélünk egy adott eseményről (hallgatás, tagadás). A választott nép ezzel szemben a másik utat választja, a történetek elmesélését, az emlékezést. Tanulmányomban a Zsoltárok könyvére koncentrálva szeretném bemutatni az emlékezés és a traumafeldolgozás kapcsolatát, mely elvezethet a valódi belső békére, mert Istenre mutat és alapoz.
Liderazgo para el desarrollo sostenible para la innovación de cultivos de la papa en Ahome
Authors: Gámez Medina María Guadalupe , Medina Montaño Griselda , Liera Caro Brenda Karina , Cossío Saiz Moisés
Published: September 2024

Los líderes juegan un papel crucial en promover prácticas sostenibles, guiando a sus organizaciones hacia un futuro más equitativo y respetuoso con el medio ambiente y la sociedad. Implementar principios de desarrollo sostenible es esencial para el crecimiento económico, la inclusión social y la protección ambiental a largo plazo, su objetivo es describir el liderazgo para el desarrollo sostenible en el cultivo de papa en Ahome, perteneciente al estado de Sinaloa. El objetivo fue analizar el liderazgo para el desarrollo sostenible en el cultivo de la papa en Ahome. La metodología cualitativa, basada en un estudio de caso no experimental y de alcance descriptivo, utilizó entrevistas semiestructuradas para obtener datos. La población de interés incluyó dos empresas productoras de papa en Ahome, Sinaloa. Los resultados mostraron que estas empresas aplican prácticas de desarrollo sostenible en su liderazgo, promoviendo el cuidado del medio ambiente, el crecimiento económico y bienestar de la sociedad. En conclusión, los líderes en el cultivo de papa en Ahome, Sinaloa, demuestran cómo el liderazgo enfocado en el desarrollo sostenible puede impulsar prácticas agrícolas que beneficien tanto al medio ambiente como a la comunidad. La implementación de estas prácticas no solo contribuye al crecimiento económico, sino que también refuerza el compromiso con la inclusión social y la protección ambiental. Este enfoque de liderazgo es esencial para garantizar un futuro más equitativo y sostenible en la agricultura local.
Inclusión educativa universitaria: retos y tendencias en América Latina y el Caribe
Authors: Jalil Vélez Nadya Judafeet , Cedeño Azanki Magaly Erika , Zambrano Sornoza Johanna María
Published: September 2024

La inclusión educativa es un principio clave en la educación actual que busca asegurar que todos los estudiantes, independientemente de sus características, tengan acceso a una educación de calidad. Este enfoque abarca la diversidad funcional, cultural, socioeconómica y lingüística. En el caso de América Latina y el Caribe la problemática incluye las barreras para los estudiantes, el rol de las instituciones en promover un ambiente inclusivo, así como las complejidades epistemológicas del término en la literatura científica. A partir de lo anterior, se planteó como objetivo del estudio: identificar los retos y tendencias de la temática inclusión educativa universitaria en ALC a partir del análisis de la literatura científica producida. El estudio clasificó como descriptivo longitudinal retrospectivo. Se emplearon métodos en los niveles teórico y empírico de la investigación, destacando el método bibliométrico. Se obtuvo que la temática inclusión digital, que inicialmente era emergente, se ha consolidado rápidamente como un área básica de la educación superior, lo que indicó un cambio de paradigma en la manera en que se concibe el proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje. En Brasil y Chile, donde se ha invertido intensivamente en tecnología, colaboración internacional y programas de inclusión educativa, se han logrado avances en la integración de estudiantes de diversos orígenes socioeconómicos y étnicos. En América Latina y el Caribe, el desarrollo en torno a la inclusión educativa universitaria es desigual, ello refleja disparidades en la implementación de políticas y recursos entre los distintos países de la región.
Observation of the Asian Turtle Tick Amblyomma geoemydae Cantor, 1847 (Acari: Ixodidae) on the Asian Leaf Turtle Cyclemys dentata Gray, 1831 in Coron Island, Philippines
Authors: Senarillos Tristan Luap , Ong Jahn Zylke , Acaba Karlen Mignon , Fernandez Alpha Joyce , Gatdula Jestine Crhistia , Afuang Leticia
Published: September 2024

The Asian leaf turtle (Cyclemys dentata) is a freshwater turtle species found in select Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines. Our understanding of C. dentata’s ecology in the Philippines is not yet fully understood and documented, and this is derived only from a few studies. In this paper, we present our single-event observation of an ectoparasite interaction between C. dentata and the Asian turtle tick (Amblyomma geoemydae) from Sitio Malbato, Barangay Bintuan Coron, Palawan. Our discovery serves as the second documented instance of this ectoparasite on C. dentata in the Philippines, hence extending its known distribution outside mainland Palawan. This finding contributes to the limited understanding of C. dentata's ecology and underscores the need for further field-based observations, which are crucial for their research and conservation.
Web-decorating Sequences by the Spider Argiope luzona (Walckenaer, 1841)
Authors: Scott John , Kerr Alexander
Published: September 2024

Many orb-web weaving spiders add highly visible zigzagging silk "decorations" to their webs that are thought to function in prey attraction or predator avoidance. Despite the long history of studies on the form, frequency, and function of these structures, little attention has been paid to their mode of construction. Here, we report for the first time the sequence of construction of decorations by Argiope luzona (Walckenaer, 1841), a common species in the northern Philippines. A disc-shaped decoration built by a juvenile was laid as several continuous loops in a modified figure-eight pattern. The resulting asymmetric design is typical of many Argiope spp., hence suggesting that disc decorations are built similarly across the genus. In a full cruciate decoration of an adult female spider – consisting of four diagonal arms arrayed around the web's hub – each two-armed diagonal was laid down in turn, each arm being laid from its outermost portion inward, the lower arm first. The mode of construction of the cruciate device suggests that this type of decoration evolved by duplication and diagonalizing the single two-armed vertical decoration seen in presumptively less derived Argiope.
Medicinal Plants Used for Postpartum Recuperation in an Upland Community in Leon, Iloilo, the Philippines
Authors: Tiquio Leovie Ann , Cordero Cecilia , Nievales Marie Frances , Alejandro Grecebio Jonathan
Published: September 2024

The utilization of medicinal plants has been a longstanding tradition – providing natural remedies with cultural and therapeutic significance, especially in the context of postpartum care. Thus, this study aims to document the usage of medicinal plants in postpartum recuperation, specifically in herbal steaming and bathing in the upland community of Leon, Iloilo, the Philippines. Semi- structured interviews were conducted with 34 key informants using a snowball sampling method from October–November 2022 and in March 2024, thereby resulting in the documentation of 70 medicinal plant species distributed in 64 genera and 35 families. The Fabaceae family was most represented with seven species, followed by Poaceae with six species, and Lamiaceae with five species. Most of the documented species are non-native (51%) and cosmopolitan, categorized as “least concern” (50%) in the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species. A variety of medicinal plants were documented – including trees (57%), herbs (20%), shrubs (17%), and climbers (6%). Roots (64%) and leaves (24%) were the plant parts used most often, and decoction was the primary form of preparation. These medicinal plants can be found growing within the community's vicinity, with most of them (51%) found in forested areas and the rest (49%) being cultivated. The use value (UV) and family use value (FUV) indices were calculated to evaluate the plant’s importance. Pittosporum pentandrum (Blanco) Merr. had the highest (0.91) UV, followed by Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr. and Justicia gendarussa Burm.f. (0.88), and Bambusa spinosa Roxb. (0.85). Pittosporaceae (0.91) and Hypericaceae (0.62) had the highest FUVs. The findings of this study will provide a foundation for additional scientific validation of the biological properties of the documented plants, specifically focusing on the most valued species, and raise awareness for the preservation of cultural practices and beliefs regarding postpartum care for women.
Phytochemical Analysis and Assessment of Antimicrobial, Genotoxic, and Cytotoxic Properties in Extracts Derived from Alyxia linearis Markgr. (Apocynaceae), a Philippine Endemic Species
Authors: Bautista Gladys Ann , Garcellano Rhea , Devanadera Mark Kevin , Villaflores Oliver , Aguinaldo Alicia
Published: September 2024

The Apocynaceae is a known plant family that is rich in alkaloid, and many of its species were reported to have medicinal significance. An endemic plant from the Philippines, Alyxia linearis Markgr. – which has not yet been investigated for its phytochemistry nor bioactivity – is reported here. This study aims to characterize the phytochemical compounds and evaluate the antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and genotoxic activities of A. linearis. The hexane, dichloromethane, and methanol extracts from the roots, twigs, and leaves were subjected to different tests. The antimicrobial activity of the phytoconstituents was investigated against four bacteria (S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, E. faecalis, and E. coli) and two fungi (Penicillum sp. and A. niger). The antimicrobial analysis showed that among the nine extracts, only two extracts exhibited a partial inhibitory activity against those Gram-positive bacteria used, and only one extract exhibited a fungicidal activity. ATD inhibited the growth of both S. aureus and E. faecalis, whereas ARM inhibited only the growth of E. faecalis. Among the nine extracts, only ARD inhibited Penicillum growth. The genotoxicity of the extracts was tested using Allium cepa assay. The semipolar and polar extracts of A. linearis were all genotoxic except 1 ppm ALM. Cytotoxicity of the ALD extract was evaluated using an MTT assay on human dermal fibroblasts neonatal (HDFn). The assessment of cytotoxicity of ALD against HDFn showed an IC50 below 12.5 μg/mL as compared to the IC50 of the doxorubicin, which is 2.89 μg/mL. This indicates that the ALD extract is moderately cytotoxic as compared with doxorubicin. The phytochemical constituents of the A. linearis extracts were classified mainly as phenols, flavonoids, steroids, and triterpenes – with a slight occurrence of coumarins, anthraquinones, and anthrones.
Ethnicity on the Teaching Skills of Culturally Literate Prospective Science Teachers
Authors: Parmin Parmin , Rahayu Endah Fitriani , Ifriza Yahya Nur , Islami Ahmad Zaky El , Saminto Saminto , Mustofa Hisbulloh Als
Published: September 2024

Culturally literate science is taught through community culture as a learning resource. The culture in the community around the school or native Indonesian culture is expected to be learning resources. The research aims to reveal the ethnicity of prospective science teachers in microteaching courses concerning culture-based teaching skills. The research used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method. The dependent variable research was the teaching skills of prospective science teachers of different ethnicities. A quasi-experimental method was chosen to investigate the relationship between ethnicities and the teaching skills of prospective science teachers. This research finds that Papuan and Minang prospective science teachers have better abilities to integrate culture in implementing teaching practices through microteaching. Papuan prospective science teachers live in the interior, far from urban areas, and are still accustomed to using local culture in their daily activities. These factors make it easier for them to provide examples of culturally literate science. There is a linear relationship between ethnicity and culturally literate teaching skills from the test results, with a significant value of 0.710 > α (0.05).
Preliminary Study on Mercury and Lead in the Ambient Air of Metro Manila, the Philippines
Authors: Patilan Dawn May , Romarate II Rodolfo , Bacosa Hernando
Published: September 2024

Despite being acknowledged as an air pollutant, heavy metal contaminants in the atmosphere are not yet well studied in the Philippines. This study aims to assess the particulate matter, as well as mercury and lead concentration, in Metro Manila's ambient atmosphere. A one-hour sampling period was used to collect data at seven sampling stations using a respirable dust sampler with a flow rate of 1.4 m3/min. The mercury concentration was determined using cold vapor atomic absorption spectroscopy, whereas lead concentrations were measured using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. Taguig had the highest level of total suspended particulates (TSP) at 524.07 μg/NCM, followed by Caloocan (459.92 μg/NCM) and Quezon City (434.50 μg/ NCM). Parañaque reported moderate particulate levels – recorded at 298.95, 291.69, and 347.36 μg/NCM, respectively. Valenzuela had the lowest TSP level at 263.85 μg/NCM. Results show that mercury concentrations were highest in the City of Manila with 0.09 μg/m3, followed by Valenzuela City with 0.009 μg/m3, against the lowest concentration in Taguig City and Quezon City with 0.001 μg/m3. However, based on the legal airborne permissible exposure from the Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards, the mercury concentration in the seven cities of Metro Manila did not exceed its 0.5 mg/m3 (50 μg/m3) limit. Furthermore, results revealed that atmospheric lead concentration in Metro Manila existed only in trace amounts (≤ limit of detection). The high concentration of mercury in the City of Manila could be attributed to its high population density combined with massive industrial, commercial, and transport activities. Monitoring the concentration of heavy metals in the atmosphere is critical for the development of effective strategies for reducing the negative impacts of these global pollutants.
Evaluation of the Anti-MRSA Activity of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide and Macerated Crude Extracts of Padina spp. Collected from the Coastal Waters of Tacloban City, the Philippines
Authors: Pedrosa Rae Martin , Burigsay Normela Patricia , Gapultos Renelyn , Garong Cayel Jurist , Mandawe John Lloyd , Loterio Loisse Mikaela , Quitain Armando , Reyes Edna , Dayrit Geraldine
Published: September 2024

The World Health Organization classifies methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a high priority in the pathogens list for research and development of new antibiotics. Natural compounds from brown algae are being studied for their potential as alternative sources of antibiotics, including Padina spp. This study aims to evaluate the anti-MRSA activity of the crude extracts obtained through supercritical carbon dioxide extraction (SCCO2) and maceration (MAC) of Padina spp. seaweeds from the coastal waters of Tacloban City, the Philippines. The evaluation of extracts for their anti-MRSA and anti-MSSA (methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus) activities was done via the resazurin microplate assay, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare these activities. Results show that MAC exhibited minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 2,048–4,096 μg/mL and 512–4,096 μg/mL for SCCO2 for the MRSA and MSSA control and clinical isolates, respectively. While the MICs for the SCCO2 extracts were lower than those for the MAC extracts, no significant difference was found between the MICs of the extracts from the two extraction methods. No significant difference was observed between the MICs of the extracts against the MRSA (43300) and MSSA (25923) ATCC strains and clinical isolates. Finally, significant differences were observed between the MICs of the control antibiotics and both extraction methods.
New Distribution Record and Redescription of Wurfbainia elegans (Ridl.) Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen (Zingiberaceae) in Bukidnon, the Philippines
Authors: Vallejos Christian Jay , Enorme Ellen Grace , Oraiz Charity Dymphna Anne , Amoroso Victor , Acma Florfe , Mendez Noe
Published: September 2024

During the botanical fieldwork conducted in Central Mindanao University (CMU) view deck in Bukidnon, the Philippines, Wurfbainia elegans (Ridl.) Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen was collected and currently holds a new distribution record in the said province. It is a Philippine endemic ginger species and is recorded only in Bataan, Ilocos Norte, and Quezon in Luzon and Lanao del Sur in Mindanao. After the thorough review of relevant literature, the description of this species needs to be amended as some characters should be included to properly identify this specific taxon. A full morphological description, phenology, updated distribution, habitat and ecology, and color photographs are given.
Comparative Analysis of Different Forest Fire Susceptibility Models in Benguet, the Philippines
Authors: Poclis Cindy , Tiburan Jr Cristino , Racelis Diomedes , Visco Roberto , Galang Marco , Villareal Jayric
Published: September 2024

Fire is a common threat to forests in our country. It is usually uncontrolled and consumes the natural fuels of the forest, affecting both the vegetation and the soil. In the Philippines, forest fires are mostly frequent in regions with naturally occurring vegetation that is highly susceptible to forest fire, and one of them is the Cordillera Administrative Region. This study was conducted to [1] determine forest fire occurrences in Benguet province, [2] generate forest fire hazard maps using three indices [structural fire index (SFI), fire risk index (FRI), and hybrid fire index (HFI)], and [3] recommend potential forest management strategies to reduce fire susceptibility or manage fire occurrence in the province. NDMI, elevation, slope, aspect, distance from roads, and vicinity to settlements were the influencing factors used in the occurrence of forest fires. Moreover, forest fire occurrences in the province were collected from DENR records. Results revealed that from 2019–2021, a total of 90 forest fire incidents were observed in the area. In terms of the indices, results showed that maps using HFI and FRI revealed better results than the SFI model. Furthermore, there were forest fire incidences that coincided with the FRI model, particularly in those areas identified as having high and very high susceptibility ratings.
Diet Adequacy and Food Cost of Food-secure and Insecure Households: Evidence from the 2018 ENNS
Authors: Javier Charina , Ducay Apple Joy , Duante Charmaine , Misagal Ma. Evette , Desnacido Josie , Vargas Marina
Published: September 2024

Access to a nutritious diet is a challenge that often strains many households with limited resources, thus making food choices that are short of recommended intakes. The study compared the one-day food consumption of households in the Philippines in terms of cost and nutritional adequacy by food security status. It also used the food threshold as a reference value for meeting the minimum cost required to meet basic food needs and satisfy energy and nutrient requirements. Secondary data from the 2018 Expanded National Nutrition Survey done by the Department of Science and Technology–Food and Nutrition Research Institute was used in the analysis. Food-insecure households have significantly higher intakes of energy-giving foods such as rice and other cereals and significantly lower intakes of body-building food such as fish, meat, and poultry than food-secure households. Less than half (45.0%) of the households have food costs equal to or higher than the food threshold. Households whose food cost was equal to or higher than the food threshold were 2.86 times more likely to meet their energy adequacy than those who had lower than threshold food costs. Similarly, households who met the food threshold were 4.61 times more likely to meet their protein, 2.11 times more likely to meet their vitamin A, and 1.87 times more likely to meet their iron adequacies, holding other variables constant. The study highlights the importance of economic access to food, especially among food-insecure households. This could be through making food more affordable and reducing physical barriers to food to be more accessible to poor communities or providing livelihood opportunities to increase their means to acquire food.
Enhancing Support for Slow Learners Evaluating Inclusive Education Models in Contemporary Classrooms
Authors: Imran Muhammad I , Oad Lubna , Jat Zakia Ghafoor , Hafeez Abdul , Sultana Zehara
Published: September 2024

Present study assesses the effectiveness of inclusive education frameworks in supporting slow learners, a student needs extra time and resources to achieve academic success. The objective is to include these students in regular classes to promote fairness and social unity. Qualitative research study supported by six teachers working in primary, elementary, and secondary institutions in Karachi. The data collected provided thematic analysis identifying key challenges, strategies, and impacts in the implementation of inclusive education toward children with learning difficulties. Findings also show that though the models of inclusive education may uplift the slow learners both in academic performance and self-esteem, their effectiveness depends on adequate resources, flexible curriculum, and comprehensive training for teachers. Individual education plans and differentiated instruction are also identified as important. Future research has to be based on longitudinal studies and comparative studies across different cultural contexts of inclusive education models with specific attention to teacher preparation and the perspectives of slow learners.
The Digital Echo: The Influence of Digital Marketing Channels on Brand Awareness and Consumer Purchase Decisions
Authors: Iqbal Asif , Khan Salman Ahmed , Abbasi Muhammad Thair , Ismail Faisal , Khan Junaid
Published: September 2024

This study explore the impact of the digital marketing strategies ( Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Content Marketing and Online Advertising) on brand awareness while investigating to what extent does this resulting effect subsequent affects consumer purchase decisions. Understanding these relationships can allow businesses to tailor their marketing programs to produce higher brand visibility and an increased flow of consumers. The study employed quantitative research design and data was collected using online survey questionnaire from 265 respondents. Data analysis was performed using SmartPls software. The results of the study suggest that Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Content marketing and Online Advertising all have positive relationship in designed model with brand awareness. Moreover, the research demonstrates that consumers are more likely to purchase based on brand recognition. This study found strong relationships between social media, email, content, online advertising, brand awareness, and purchasing decisions. Brand awareness increases purchasing intention and consumer loyalty. A personalized and integrated digital marketing strategy is needed since different digital marketing channels have different effects on brand awareness and buying decisions. This study adds to the literature by showing how digital marketing methods affect brand awareness and purchasing decisions. This study helps marketers optimize their digital marketing strategies and improve brand performance in the digital age by explaining the complex relationship between digital marketing and customer behavior. It also emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy to digital marketing, since digital channels influence consumer perceptions and buying behavior.
O uso da inteligência artifcial nas eleições: impulsionamento de conteúdo, disparo em massa de fake news e abuso de poder
Authors: Lage Fernanda de Carvalho , Reale Ingrid Neves
Published: September 2024

Vivemos numa sociedade em rede na qual as plataformas digitais são o novo local do debate político. As redes sociais revolucionaram a comunicação humana, inclusive a política. O presente artigo é dividido em três partes. A primeira apresenta uma abordagem geral sobre os impactos da inteligência artifcial nas campanhas eleitorais, especialmente na propaganda eleitoral. Em seguida, são estudadas duas principais formas de uso da IA nas campanhas eleitorais: (1) a questão do impulsionamento e (2) a confguração do abuso de poder a partir da disseminação de notícias falsas, as fake news, com fnalidade eleitoral. O estudo procura privilegiar, ainda, a construção jurisprudencial recente do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE) quanto ao tema.
A representação parlamentar feminina em um contexto decolonial e relacional de gênero: os desafos dos direitos políticos das mulheres nos parlamentos brasileiros no século XXI
Authors: Padilha Simone Camargo , Silva Adilson Cunha , Costa Jessica Hind Ribeiro
Published: September 2024

O texto tem como objeto de análise a questão do porquê, apesar de diversas reformas políticas, persistir uma baixa participação política feminina nas Casas de Lei municipais, estaduais e no Congresso Nacional brasileiro. Para tanto, considerando a natureza ensaística do estudo, buscou-se abordar o tema a partir de uma perspectiva refexiva e aberta a possibilidades de respostas ao problema apresentado, tendo por base, principalmente, a necessidade de repensar o ser e estar feminino num espaço de poder constituído por uma lógica masculina que se mantém como hegemônica. Diante disso, considerando a problematização do tema apresentado, a partir da defnição de gênero e relação de gênero desenvolvida por Joan Scott, pretende-se expor algumas considerações quanto à necessidade de transformação da mentalidade e governamentalidade hegemônica que constituem os espaços de poder, bem como o indispensável e urgente trânsito das garantias de direitos políticos à participação feminina na política do plano formal simbólico ao concreto, pois sem esse trânsito não há como se construir uma democracia e garantir os direitos políticos a todas e todos, em todas as suas dimensões, para, com isso, garantir e fortalecer os fundamentos democráticos do Estado Constitucional contemporâneo.
Chronic pain and psychological well-being in soldiers wounded during Russo-Ukrainian war
Authors: Horoshko Vasyl , Kuchyn Iurii , Bielka Kateryna , Sapunar Damir
Published: September 2024

Background: Chronic pain is highly prevalent among Ukrainian soldiers with gunshot and mine-explosive injuries. Our study examines the impact of acute stress reaction (ASR) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on chronic pain development and its effect on soldiers' quality of life post-treatment. Methods: In this retrospective study, we analyzed data from 1,166 wounded soldiers diagnosed with PTSD following ASR. We assessed pain intensity, anxiety/depression, quality of life, and PTSD presence at hospital discharge, one and three months later. Results: We identified significant predictors of chronic pain in wounded soldiers, emphasizing the role of psychological factors and the quality of life. High levels of anxiety and depression, PTSD symptoms, and low quality of life scores were strongly associated with chronic pain, even after adjusting for injury type and initial pain intensity. The presence of an ASR, high Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale scores (HADS), and low scores on the Chaban Quality of Life Questionnaire (CQLS) were identified as predictors of chronic pain, with a notably high risk (95.6%) for patients meeting these criteria. Our findings suggest a significant association between the risk of chronic pain and ASR, with quality of life scores at discharge, one month, and three months post-treatment, indicating a high predictive accuracy. Moreover, ineffective pain treatment correlated with ineffective PTSD treatment. Conclusion: Soldiers' diminished psychological well-being post-gunshot and mine-explosive injuries significantly increase chronic pain risk. Addressing anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms, alongside improving quality of life, could reduce the likelihood of chronic pain and other negative health outcomes in soldiers with combat injuries.
Concept of Stigma in American Psychiatry
Authors: Thornton Davi Johnson
Published: September 2024

This essay presents a rhetorical analysis of how the concept of stigma has functioned in American psychiatric discourse by tracing the concept across nearly two centuries of publications issued by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Specifically, I analyze how the concept of stigma circulates in discourses that seek to (re)establish psychiatry as a moral and scientific enterprise by managing discontinuities that potentially threaten this desired professional status. These discourses perpetually reconstitute psychiatry’s institutional identity through processes of emplacement, or recurrent spatiotemporal figurations that generate a sense of the present as placed in time. My analysis identifies three spatiotemporal figurations, or chronotopes, that persistently cluster around the concept of stigma as it circulates in psychiatric discourse: emergence, approach, and elevation. These chronotopes establish and maintain psychiatry’s professional identity by recursively (re)orienting the present against stigma, and toward an imminent future characterized by the fulfillment of psychiatry’s scientific and humanitarian mission.
Agrometeorological Aspects of Sugarcane
Authors: de Moraes Barbosa Alexandrius
Published: September 2024

Sugarcane is an important raw material for the production of sugar and ethanol. Bioelectricity and biogas can also be produced from its byproducts. The productive potential of sugarcane is a result of the interaction among genotype, phenotype, and environment. Considering the various agrometeorological elements that influence crop development, solar radiation, air temperature, and soil water balance stand out. The combination of these factors can promote or inhibit the development of sugarcane, given that the crop has different agrometeorological needs at each stage of development. Therefore, understanding the effects of agrometeorological elements, as well as the interaction between these elements and their relationships with the sugarcane development phases, is of great importance for agricultural planning, aiming to maximize the yield of stalks and sugar, mainly in a future climate change.
Perioperative Management: Successes and Challenges of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach in Bariatric Surgery
Authors: Alobaidly Alanoud , Hasan Abdullah
Published: September 2024

A multidisciplinary team approach for the management of people with type 2 diabetes undergoing bariatric surgery was highly recommended by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). The advantages of a multidisciplinary team when successfully operating would provide healthcare professionals with a clear management plan and defined roles for each of the team members. This understanding would contribute to providing patients with their treatment plan and enable them to actively manage their glucose levels, which would in return delay complications of obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, several perceived disadvantages of having a multidisciplinary team approach were mentioned by healthcare professionals, which could hinder the workflow and burden patients seeking treatment for their obesity. Having the right mindset of teamwork and respecting the different roles of the disciplines in a multidisciplinary team approach would yield effective management for patients with obesity.
Microtremor HVSR Technique for Seismic Risk Vulnerability Studies and Microzonation of Site Materials
Authors: Miezah-Adams Malik , K. Torvor Ferguson , Ansah Ebenezer , K. Boateng Emmanuel , Ewusi Anthony
Published: September 2024

The microtremor HVSR, also known as Nakamura’s approach, is an empirical technique that is becoming more suitable for site response analysis. The main goal of this research is to develop microtremor zonation (microzonation) of the study area to examine the potential risk of blast and other vibration sources, determine the seismic vulnerability indices of the area based on the site response parameters, and develop the distribution of the site response parameters. Surface waves were recorded at 34 locations using a three-component geophone to obtain the microtremor data. According to the site response parameters, the natural peak frequency varied from 2 to 5 Hz, the maximum period was less than 0.5 seconds, and the maximum amplification factor (H/V ratio) was 5.50. Of the 34 locations, 26 recorded low vulnerability indices (Kg) in the range of 0.27 to 4.82 and, thus, classified as Zone 1 materials. This indicates that Kg is typically low throughout the research area, except for a few areas that had extremely high vulnerability. The high vulnerabilities can be attributed to dense, loose soils in the vicinity, which amplify ground vibrations. Since the average natural period is less than 0.5 seconds, a seismic event’s impact would not be felt for a longer time unless it occurred in a region with extremely low frequencies (F0 ≤ 1.0 Hz).
The Role of Self-Rumination from Psychological, Neurological, and Linguistic Viewpoints
Authors: Behdarvandirad Soheil , Mirpour Maryamsadat
Published: September 2024

This chapter delves into the multifaceted relationship that self-rumination has with depression and suicidality through psychological, neurological, and linguistic lenses. It explores how self-focused thoughts and language contribute to depressive symptoms and suicidal behaviors. The psychological section examines the self-focus model, differentiates between rumination and reflection, and highlights their impacts on happiness and social functioning. The neurological section investigates brain areas like the default mode network, medial prefrontal cortex, and anterior cingulate cortex, focusing on the roles of these regions in self-referential processing and emotional regulation. The linguistic section discusses how language use, particularly self-focused language, reflects underlying psychological conditions and ruminative patterns. Finally, the chapter synthesizes the observations of the relevant studies, with the aim of providing a comprehensive understanding of how self-rumination exacerbates depression and suicidality.
Restructuring the Informed Consent to Treatment to Reduce Narratives of Regret
Authors: Goldbauer An
Published: September 2024

Informed consent [IC] is a verbal agreement or standardized legalese with medical jargon few understand. Spending little time with the patient to meet numbers and generate profit in fulfilling the basic minimum criteria may result in patients experiencing regret. IC is more about reducing legal liability for the provider and less costly options for the insurance company as opposed to what the patient needs to know about their provider’s training with gender-affirming care and surgery [GACS]. The patient must understand the risks when consenting to GACS that may result in regret months or years later. World Professional Association for Transgender Health [WPATH], standards of care, version 8 [SOC8], recommends GACS providers continue with their training and education but does not conduct medical or surgical oversight. Collaboration and coordinated care among providers and staff are sometimes lacking. Patients reported that their providers abandoned them post surgery. This author recommends restructuring the informed consent to include the physician/surgeon’s training and the volume of cases treated, including critical providers involved with the patient’s mental and medical care, and disclosing surgical complications and mortality risk. The author will address the need for accreditation.