bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Educating for equality from a decolonial perspective: a participatory action experience with early childhood education students in Lamu, Kenya
Authors: Fernández Quiroga Ana
Published: January 2024

The elimination of violence against women is one of the Sustainable Development Goals. Strategies to combat violence against women focus not only on its punitive correction, but also on promoting preventive measures. For this reason, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals recognise the need to include gender education at all levels of education. Similarly, this study, supported by other recent research, considers the inclusion of a gender approach in education as a strategy to prevent violence against women to be essential. In this study, we examined the level of gender equality knowledge in the final year of early childhood education in a school integrated into a non-governmental organisation on the island of Lamu, Kenya. The study was carried out using a participatory action methodology through the design and implementation of a course on «Human Rights and Gender Equality» in the 2019 academic year through twenty formative and participatory workshops. The decision to carry out this intervention stems from having become aware of a sexual aggression by several pupils of the entity’s nursery school against a five-year-old girl. Among the results, we observed the existing differences between the conception of equality in childhood, where there is an egalitarian community upbringing, and adulthood, where gender stereotypes are very evident. We also perceived how violence was intrinsic to children’s lives in public and private spaces, which could influence the possibility of justifying violence towards women as a form of correction from a very early age. In the conclusions, the possibility of working on gender equality issues to give children a space of trust where they can be listened to and respected is positively valued.
Igualdad de género y desarrollo sostenible. Avances y desafíos en la agenda mundial y en la universidad
Authors: García Luján Ávila Gema del Socorro , Albareda-Tiana Sílvia
Published: January 2024

En el año 2015 Naciones Unidas aprobó los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la Agenda 2030, entre los que se encuentra el ODS 5 que propone la igualdad de género. A apenas siete años del término de esta Agenda, se constata que, aunque ha habido avances significativos, todavía falta compromiso y trabajo por parte de todas las administraciones y entidades educativas para contribuir al logro de todas las metas que incluyen los 17 ODS. En este contexto, los objetivos de este estudio son: 1) analizar, a partir de los informes oficiales que ofrece la web de los ODS de Naciones Unidas, las diferencias existentes entre hombres y mujeres a escala mundial, mostrando la vinculación entre el ODS 5 y otros ODS; 2) conocer el vínculo de la universidad con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la Agenda 2030, y en particular con el ODS 5; y 3) explorar las medidas que se han llevado a cabo por parte de la universidad española para la implementación del ODS 5, en la promoción de la igualdad de oportunidades entre hombres y mujeres, en el gobierno y en la investigación. Para alcanzar estos objetivos se ha empleado una metodología descriptiva, llevando a cabo una revisión bibliográfica de informes gubernamentales, legislación vigente española y publicaciones científicas. Como conclusiones, se reconocen los avances significativos que se han logrado en términos de políticas de igualdad, promoción de la perspectiva de género en la educación, investigación y la participación de las mujeres en roles académicos y de liderazgo. Sin embargo, también se han identificado desafíos persistentes, como las brechas de género en ciertas disciplinas y la necesidad de abordar y eliminar la violencia de género en el entorno universitario. Es esencial mantener y fortalecer el compromiso con políticas inclusivas y medidas concretas que aborden las desigualdades de género en la Educación Superior. Esto implica promover la diversidad y la equidad en la contratación y promoción del personal académico, así como garantizar que se fomente una cultura universitaria libre de discriminación y violencia de género.
Lo marginal en el centro. Formas del silencio en la poesía española contemporánea escrita por mujeres
Authors: Ema Llorente María
Published: January 2024

El artículo se centra en el estudio de tres formas de aparición del silencio en poemas españoles contemporáneos escritos por mujeres. El tema del silencio literario se combina en este caso con la conciencia de género y con una actitud de testimonio y denuncia. Partiendo de una introducción histórica de la situación de las mujeres y las escritoras en España y de una revisión terminológica y crítica del tratamiento del silencio en la literatura y la poesía actual, se analizarán poemas de autoras como Juana Castro, Montserrat Cano, Lola Crespo, Sonia San Román, Laia López Manrique y Alba González Sanz, publicados en el siglo XXI. Tomando como referencia las ideas desarrolladas por Eduardo Chirinos (1998) con relación al silencio, y las nociones de logofagia y productividad de lo fónico de Túa Blesa (1998, 2004), se intentará demostrar cómo el silencio se utiliza en estos poemas como una forma de subversión, que convierte la marginalidad social femenina fruto del sistema patriarcal en centralidad textual. Los distintos usos del silencio que aparecen en esta poesía –el silencio temático, expresado, verbalizado o referido; el silencio representado mediante distintos tipos de pausas, huecos y vacíos textuales; y el silencio aludido a través de marcas y recursos que dan cuenta de la incapacidad de comunicar y de la ausencia de un discurso propio– permiten cuestionar y desmontar el lenguaje poético convencional, en la búsqueda de una forma de expresión que se aleje de los estereotipos y modelos de género dominantes y de sus convenciones de escritura. El estudio de las formas que adopta el silencio en la poesía contemporánea escrita por mujeres supone un paso más en los intentos de valorar y visibilizar esta escritura, que viene a sumarse a otras actividades de recuperación y divulgación.
La imagen de las mujeres árabes musulmanas en la cinematografía española de la segunda década del siglo XXI
Authors: Ventura Kessel Ivyliet
Published: January 2024

Este artículo parte de un estudio previo sobre la representación de las mujeres árabes musulmanas en series de ficción españolas de la segunda década del siglo XXI. Se decidió replicar el análisis en una selección de películas para determinar si ambos medios de comunicación ofrecen discursos culturales similares sobre este colectivo. Mediante una metodología cualitativa basada en el modelo de caracterización de personajes y el análisis de la figura del estereotipo, se determinó que, en los largometrajes de ficción y a diferencia de las series, estas mujeres han quedado relegadas a personajes secundarios con mayor o menor presencia en la trama. Además, su participación en la historia depende exclusivamente de su vínculo con un personaje masculino. En ambos formatos se representan con rasgos físicos asociados frecuentemente a su comunidad y todas llevan en algún momento de la trama turbante o hiyab. Tanto en series como en películas existen personajes de este colectivo que rompen con la tendencia de asociar a estas mujeres con el espacio del hogar y el ámbito privado. En los filmes no abundan escenas en las que se expresen verbalmente estereotipos asociados a esta minoría. Sin embargo, cuando esto ocurre, ellas se enfrentan y corrigen los conceptos con que se les pretende definir. No obstante, temas como el modo de vida, la religión o la violencia aparecen representados mediante ideas preconcebidas, usualmente asociadas a esta comunidad. Se concluye que, a diferencia del ámbito del audiovisual seriado, el cine español, en su mayoría, ha regresado a las primeras fórmulas de representación de las mujeres árabes musulmanas. Esto concuerda con los datos actuales sobre producción de contenidos audiovisuales en España, que reflejan una tendencia de retorno al pasado en el cine, en relación con la diversidad y representación de personajes. La imagen de esta minoría en las películas se caracteriza por la invisibilidad, carencia de voz, reclusión al ámbito doméstico, y vinculación con la violencia y la droga. Por tanto, se mantiene el estereotipo que, en la ficción española, vincula nacionalidad con comportamiento delictivo y abuso de sustancias.
Historical ecological research of the kurgans of
Hajdúnánás–Zagolya-dűlő
Authors: Braun Ádám , Bakodi Alex , Saláta Dénes , Malatinszky Ákos , Rigó Attila , Pető Ákos
Published: January 2024

Kurgans are human-made geomorphological elements of the Eurasian
steppe zone. In the Carpathian Basin, their construction is connected to
the burial customs of Bronze Age societies. Their importance is multifold
and it is not limited to their archaeological significance only. These
monuments are also bearers of significant botanical, zoological,
pedological and geomorphological values. Furthermore, they are key elements
of the cultural heritage, representing unique aesthetical and cultural
historical significance within the landscapes of the Great Hungarian Plain.
In the close vicinity of Hajdúnánás, the so called Zagolya-dűlő gives home
to multiple burial mounds. The history of this territory arches over – at
least – five millennia, starting with the construction of these burial
mounds. The current study focuses on the historical ecology of Zagolya-dűlő
by integrating various environmental and historical sources. The
environmental history of Zagolya-dűlő was researched through the
paleoecological assessment of an excavated kurgan and through historical
maps. Results of the land use history revealed that ploughing avoided the
core territory of Zagolya-dűlő. The higher part of the area was used for
grazing, while the depressions in the landscape were occupied by reed and
marshy areas. The soilscape of Zagolya-dűlő is characterised by alkaline
and chernozem soils today. Similar soil conditions are reflected by the
buried soil found under kurgan ETA-01. In addition, the botanical survey of
the kurgans revealed regionally significant natural value. The identified
plant species indicate moderate human disturbance, which supports the
results of the land use historical reconstruction. .
The impact of lactic acid and ascorbic acid mixture on quality
parameters of wild boar meat
Authors: Enkhbold Munkhnasan , Lőrincz Attila , Elayan Majd , Friedrich László , Solymosi Attila , Wieszt Balázs , Jáni Kornél , Tóth Adrienn
Published: January 2024

The objective of the current research was to evaluate effect of
organic acids in the European wild boar (Sus scrofa L.) meat and to
investigate the ageing procedure in vacuum packaging. Wild boar meat is
reported to contain a lower concentration of fat and cholesterol than the
meat from the domestic pig. Therefore, recent increases in natural
populations, as well as the possibility of farming wild boars have
stimulated interest in this species as a meat producer. In this study, the
effect of lactic acid and the ascorbic acid mixture was evaluated in wild
boar meat on meat quality parameters like pH, water holding capacity, water
activity, and microbiological evaluation. Certain parameters are considered
as indicators of fresh meat shelf life. Lactic acid 2% and ascorbic acid 2%
were mixed and sprayed on wild boar meat samples. The meat samples were
immediately vacuum packaged after treatment and stored at 4 ± 1°C for 21
days of display. Quality parameters were measured on 1, 7, 14, and 21 days.
The results indicate that the use of lactic acid and the ascorbic acid
mixture could be an alternative to extend meat shelf life.
Contribution of nature conservation related citizen science projects
to learning, attitude and behavioral change of participants
Authors: Soria Aguirre Johanna Maribel , Tormáné Kovács Eszter
Published: January 2024

Nature Conservation related Citizen Science (NCCS) is an emerging
area of research and practice where volunteers take part in a scientific
process, usually focusing on data gathering or monitoring for conservation
purposes. We present a review of studies where questionnaire surveys were
used to measure the impacts of NCCS projects on the learning, attitude and
behavioral change of volunteers before or after their participation in the
projects. Our results show that many NCCS projects have enhanced the
learning of participants in different areas (e.g. increasing knowledge
about species and recognition of species skills). Participation also
affected the attitude of participants toward nature conservation, while
attitude toward science was less often reported. When participants showed
sympathy and appreciation for nature or species, in some cases it led to
conservation action. Common characteristics of the NCCS projects that
resulted inhigher impacts on learning/knowledge, attitude and behavior,
included the development of well-designed learning plans, interactions
during and after participation, building trust and establishing
partnerships and collaboration. These can be used as recommendations for
further development of NCCS project.
By Design: Aligning Structure with Values to Impact Outcomes in a Public Utility Model
Authors: Bartholomew Kathleen
Published: January 2024

The lived experiences of thousands of health care providers demonstrates an inconguence in values while giving us a tremendous amount of information - if we listen. At every level behaviors are compromised in a structure when the values of the providers are not aligned with the system. Over time, statistics as well as disease become so normalized that the status quo dominates perceptions and inhibits action. The United States will continue to have mediocre to poor outcomes unless the ethical foundation of the system is fundamentally altered to profit on wellness.

“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

Buckminster Fuller
Socio-Demographic Factors Responsible for Uptake of Intermittent Preventive Treatment and Health Seeking Behaviours for Malaria in Pregnancy among Women of Reproductive Ages in Nigeria
Authors: Attah Timothy Adejoh , Adamu Abubakar , Enemali John-Paul Ojochenemi , Suleiman Zainab Ibrahim , Isah Bashira , Leleji Jeffree , Bello Nazir Ibrahim , Hussaini Solomon Jonathan , Umar Amina Emidowojo , Bwala Ishaya Daniel , Ibrahim Asenetu Iye , Al-Gazali Zainab Ahmed , Hanson-Akpan Rita Ifeyinwa , Olayemi Joel Oluwamurewa , Okhuelegbe Empress Omonigho , Isokpan Doris E , Eneh William Nebechukwu , Shehu Farida Mohammed , Polok Caleb , Shagaya Hannah
Published: January 2024

Introduction
Malaria in pregnancy is a serious public health concern that could result in detrimental health outcomes for pregnant women and their foetuses. In Nigeria, there is still a significant risk of the disease epidemic and adverse effects especially in pregnancy. The aim of this study is to assess the socio-demographic factors associated with Intermittent Preventive Treatment and health seeking behaviours for malaria in pregnancy among women of reproductive ages in Nigeria

Methods
Using the National Demographic Survey (NDHS) 2018 data, a cross sectional study was conducted to assess socio-demographic factors associated with Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) for Malaria among Nigerian women of reproductive ages.

Result
Majority were between ages 30-39 years (39.5%), married/cohabiting (91.8%), Muslims (59.5%), from the north (68.9%), uneducated ( 49.9%), poor (47.5%), and grand parous (65.7%). 63.4% of the women had taken fansidar for malaria in pregnancy while only 6.1% had received healthcare for malaria from informal sources. Except for marital status, all socio-demographic variables (regions, highest educational level, wealth index, age group, religion and parity) were significantly associated with intake of IPT. Additionally, region, education, wealth index, age group, marital status and religion were associated with health seeking behaviour for malaria in pregnancy (P<.05).

After control for other variables, wealth index, highest educational level, married/cohabiting marital status and religion was significantly associated with intake of IPT while region, primary and secondary education, poorer and richest wealth index, widowed/separation influenced health seeking for malaria in pregnancy (P<.05).

Conclusion
The National Malaria Elimination programme should evaluate existing policies that develop interventions that are centred on high risk population in order to prevent malaria in pregnancy while improving health seeking behaviours of women of reproductive ages.
Attitude of Nursing Students towards LGBTIQ Individual and its Associated Factors in Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Authors: Dangi Sabita , Bist Amrit , Acharya Aashish
Published: January 2024

Background
People may have both negative and positive attitudes about other people, their way of living and those attitudes can be influenced by various factors. LGBTIQ individuals are facing various difficulties and barriers to run their daily life due to different attitudes of people. Attitudes may be different from person to person influenced by their knowledge, acceptance behaviour and understanding. By finding out the associated factors that influences the attitude of people we can change people’s view towards LGBTIQ individuals. Each and every person deserves to be treated equally regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, and preferences.

Methods
This was a cross-sectional study in which the sample size was 423 and the study population was nursing students. A simple random sampling method was used to select sample for the study. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The collected data was entered in EPI 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS 25. A descriptive statistic was used to find out the frequency and percentage and analysis (chi-square) was used to find out the association between the dependent and independent variables. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results
Results showed that 87.2% have positive attitudes towards LGBTIQ individuals, and the majority (56.6%) have knowledge about homosexuality. Similarly, more than two-thirds (82.7%) of respondents were not homophobic, and 50.4% showed positive stereotypes about LGBTIQ individuals. Religion (p=0.030), caste (p=0.001) and Family type (p=0.016) were statistically significant with regard to the attitudes of students towards LGBTIQ.

Conclusion
The majority of students had positive attitudes towards LGBTIQ individuals and few had negative attitudes. Almost half of the respondents had adequate knowledge about homosexuality. The majority of students were not homophobic and few were homophobic. Half had positive stereotypes and about other half had negative stereotypes.
Two Prominent Errors of Coordinating Conjunction and Teacher Perception
Authors:   The Society Of Modern Grammar, Seo Eunyoung , Bae Jungok
Published: January 2024

This study investigated the frequencies and errors of English coordinating conjunctions used by Korean learners of English in their writing. Middle school second graders (N=120) participated in two writing tasks: a travel essay and an observation essay. All coordinating conjunctions were observed in the writing samples and analyzed according to their usages and error patterns. In addition, thirty secondary-school teachers were asked to identify sentences with grammatical errors. The results showed the following. Among seven coordinators and, but and so were used most frequently. The prominent errors were coordinating conjunctions used at the beginning of a sentence and incorrect uses of comma associated with coordinating conjunctions used. Even teachers made these errors presumably in the absence of their own knowledge about prescriptive rules on coordinating conjunctions.
A Study on Korean Meaning Education Using AI Translation
Authors:   The Society Of Modern Grammar, Lee Jiyong
Published: January 2024

With the advent of AI translation, various educational methods using this have been proposed in the field of foreign language education. These studies have been mainly conducted in the field of foreign language education, and in recent years, related studies are increasing in the field of Korean language education. Therefore, in this study, we would like to discuss how and what content can be applied when conducting meaning education using AI translation in the field of Korean language education. To this end, it is necessary to examine the value of translation education as learning translation and Korean language education using machine translation. And based on the concept of equivalence, which should be focused on teaching using the educational content and the mechanism of translation to be dealt with in Korean meaning education, I would like to propose a method of Korean meaning education using AI translation.
THE REPRESENTATION OF MADURESE ISLAM ON YOUTUBE: SEMIOTICS ANALYSIS ON THE COMEDY SHOW 'DHE'REMMAH CONG'
Authors: Nurwahid Aditya Fahmi , Safira Citra
Published: January 2024

Madurese Islam is one of the cultural treasures of Islam in Indonesia. Madurese culture is intimately intertwined with Islam and reflects diverse perspectives on matters of politics, society, culture, and economics. The emergence of new media has resulted in the digitalization of Madurese Islam, exemplified by its presence on the Tretan Universe YouTube channel. The objective of this study is to provide a semiotic analysis of the Madurese Islamic da'wah content portrayed in the satirical comedy show "Dhe'remmah Cong" featured on the Tretan Universe YouTube channel. This research was carried out using a qualitative approach using the ethnography methodology. Data for this study was gathered through a combination of dialogue narratives and netizen comments obtained from two episodes of the "Dhe'remmah Cong" comedy series. The data was strengthened through literature studies and further analyzed using Charles Sanders Pierce's semiotics. The findings indicated that the "Dhe'remmah Cong" comedy series served as a platform for cultural acculturation between Islam and Madurese culture. Thus, in the subsequent phase, the Madurese Islamic identity can be disseminated into a novel cultural sphere familiar to the Indonesian populace via this YouTube channel.Salah satu khasanah budaya lokal yang dimiliki Islam di Indonesia adalah Islam Madura. Nilai budaya Madura sangat dekat dengan Islam dan mengekspresikan berbagai sudut pandang isu politik, sosial, budaya, atau ekonomi. Perkembangan new media saat ini telah membawa Islam Madura ke dalam platform digital, salah satuya melalui channel Youtube Tretan Universe. Penelitian ini bermaksud untuk menjelaskan analisis semiotika dalam konten dakwah Islam Madura yang ditampilkan dalam komedi satir bertajuk 'Dhe’remmah Cong' di channel Youtube Tretan Universe.  Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui metode netnografi. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penelusuran 2 (dua) seri komedi 'Dhe’remmah Cong' berupa narasi dialog dan komentar netizen. Data diperkuat melalui kajian pustaka dan selanjutnya dianalisis menggunakan semiotika Charles Sanders Pierce. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa serial komedi ini menjadi ruang akulturasi budaya dalam Islam dan budaya Madura. Sehingga pada tahap selanjutnya, melalui channel youtube ini, identitas Islam Madura ini dapat menyebar menjadi budaya baru yang dikenal publik Indonesia.
INTERFAITH SOCIAL SOLIDARITY: A SOCIO-THEOLOGICAL ALTERNATIVE TO POST-PANDEMIC COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
Authors: Hasanah Fitriatul
Published: January 2024

The welfare of citizens, particularly in Sukoreno Village, Jember, East Java, has been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia over the past 2 (two) years. Efforts based on socio-theological principles and interfaith civil society have emerged as alternative solutions to address this issue. The purpose of this article is to elucidate the manifestations of interfaith social solidarity in Sukoreno Village, Jember, East Java, as a means of overcoming the economic challenges faced by the community in the post-Covid-19 pandemic. This study employed a qualitative method. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, in-depth interviews, and document review. The findings indicated that this form of interfaith solidarity was fostered through the utilization of social capital within the community. Examples of such solidarity include social services, heightened Covid-19 awareness, and the optimization of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local village resources. While these efforts may not directly lead to significant improvements in the economic welfare of the community, they do highlight that community empowerment can be achieved through an interfaith approach.Pandemi Covid-19 di Indonesia selama 2 (dua) tahun terakhir telah menurunkan tingkat kesejahteraan warga, khususnya di Desa Sukoreno, Jember, Jawa Timur. Upaya berbasis sosio-teologi masyarakat sipil lintas agama menjadi salah satu alternatif dalam mengatasi problem tersebut. Artikel ini bermaksud untuk menjelaskan bentuk-bentuk solidaritas sosial lintas agama di Desa Sukoreno, Jember, Jawa Timur dalam mengatasi problem ekonomi masyarakat pasca pandemi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan telaah dokumen. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa bentuk solidaritas lintas agama ini muncul melalui pemanfaatan modal sosial yang ada di masyarakat. Diantaranya dalam bentuk bakti sosial, sigap Covid-19, dan optimalisasi UMKM dan potensi lokal desa. Upaya ini meskipun tidak dapat menjustifikasi peningkatan kesejahteraaan ekonomi warga, namun dapat merefleksikan bahwa pemberdayaan masyarakat dapat dilakukan dengan pendekatan lintas agama.
COMPREHENDING THE ESSENSE OF THE PARSAHUTAON COMMUNITY IN NURTURING INTERFAITH SOLIDARITY IN TARUTUNG CITY, NORTH SUMATRA
Authors: Sitorus Gideon Hasiholan
Published: January 2024

Interreligious relations become an integral part of the discourse of social parity. The creation of harmony between individuals and groups is very important to review, given that human existence is filled with dynamic aspects, such as culture, situation, and context. This study aims to describe and examine the essence of the existence of Parsahutaon social associations in building social solidarity between religious people in Tarutung City, North Sumatra. A descriptive qualitative methodology was utilized in this research, with literature review serving as the primary data collection technique. The results showed that a prosocial essence was present in the Parsahutaon community. First, it becomes the foundation for realizing compliance in the midst of plurality. Second, the means of implementation in the construction of social solidarity amidst the diversity of faith traditions in the city of Tarutung.Relasi antar umat beragama menjadi bagian yang tidak terpisahkan dari wacana paritas sosial. Terciptanya harmoni antar individu dengan kelompok sangat penting untuk dikaji ulang, mengingat bahwa eksistensi manusia dipenuhi dengan aspek dinamis, seperti: budaya, situasi dan konteks. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan dan menelisik esensi dari keberadaan asosiasi sosial Parsahutaon dalam membangun solidaritas sosial antar umat beragama di Kota Tarutung, Sumatera Utara. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif melalui studi pustaka sebagai teknik pengumpulan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, komunitas Parsahutaon memuat esensi yang prososial.  Pertama, menjadi basis terwujudnya konformitas di tengah pluralitas. Kedua, sarana sarana aplikatif dalam membangun solidaritas sosial di tengah keberagaman tradisi iman di Kota Tarutung.
EXPLORING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS: UNDERSTANDING OF HIGHLY EDUCATED WOMEN PARTICIPATING IN THE FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM IN INDONESIA
Authors: Hendrawan Rio Budi , Arsi Antari Ayuning
Published: January 2024

The family planning program, originally established to address the high birth rate in Indonesia, introduced additional challenges by requiring women to participate as family planning acceptors. The imposition of this condition ultimately leads to gender inequity in society due to the reproductive responsibility borne by women. This study seeks to elucidate the understanding and satisfaction of reproductive health rights among highly educated women who have chosen family planning. The research employed a qualitative methodology, utilizing exploratory in-depth interviews as the primary means of data gathering. The findings of this study indicate a deficiency in the informants' understanding of reproductive health and their rights pertaining to reproductive health. The realization of informants' reproductive health rights has not been fully achieved. The findings of this study suggest that gender inequality persists as women continue to bear the whole burden of reproductive responsibilities within the family, mostly owing to limited access to education and the perpetuation of societal prejudices.Program KB (Keluarga Berencana) yang sejatinya muncul sebagai respon atas tingginya angka kelahiran di Indonesia justru menimbulkan permasalahan baru dengan ditetapkannya perempuan sebagai akseptor KB. Penetapan ini akhirnya menciptakan ketidakadilan gender dalam masyarakat karena beban reproduksi yang diemban oleh perempuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana pengetahuan dan pemenuhan hak kesehatan reproduksi perempuan akseptor KB yang berpendidikan tinggi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara mendalam yang bersifat eksploratif. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pengetahuan tentang kesehatan reproduksi dan hak kesehatan reproduksi informan masih kurang. Pemenuhan hak kesehatan reproduksi informan juga belum terpenuhi secara maksimal. Dari hasil penelitian ini mengindikasikan bahwa  ketidakadilan gender masih terjadi karena peran reproduksi dalam keluarga sepenuhnya masih dipegang oleh perempuan yang disebabkan kurangnya edukasi dan stereotipe yang berkembang dalam masyarakat.
CULTIVATING MODERATION: AN EXAMINATION OF LOLO TAU IN THE TALLU LOLONA PHILOSOPHY FOR RELIGIOUS MODERATION EDUCATION IN THE TORAJA COMMUNITY
Authors: Welem Theofilus
Published: January 2024

The presence of many beliefs and practices in society necessitates the inclusion of moderation education as a crucial component in individuals' lives, with one approach being the incorporation of local knowledge. This is crucial for fostering social cohesion. This dissertation examines and presents an overview of a specific aspect of the Tallu Lolona philosophy, specifically Lolo Tau, as a means of imparting religious moderation instruction in the lives of the diverse Toraja community. The research methodology employed is descriptive qualitative, namely in the form of a literature review. The findings indicated that the significance of Lolo Tau in the Tallu Lolona philosophy represents a cultural value derived from indigenous knowledge, which may serve as a foundation for imparting religious moderation instruction. The reason for Lolo Tau's reflection of lofty human qualities, such as compassion, honesty, and generosity, is derived from his own character, as well as from other individuals, ancestors, spirits, and the surrounding natural environment. The duty to preserve concord with other people is indissoluble from a duty to the Creator. The findings of this study suggest that religious moderation education should not just rely on interfaith dialogue or religious organizations, but may also be enhanced by including the positive qualities found in local wisdom.Pluritas dalam kehidupan sosial keagamaan memerlukan pendidikan moderasi sebagai sebuah bagian penting untuk ditanamkan dalam kehidupan masyarakat, salah satunya melalui kearifan lokal. Hal ini penting sebagai bagian untuk menciptakan harmonisasi sosial. Tulisan ini menganalisis serta memberikan gambaran mengenai salah satu bagian dari falsafah Tallu Lolona yaitu Lolo Tau sebagai sumber pendidikan moderasi beragama dalam kehidupan masyarakat Toraja yang plural. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif berupa studi Pustaka. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa nilai Lolo Tau dalam falsafah Tallu Lolona merupakan suatu nilai budaya kearifan lokal yang dapat digunakan sebagai sumber pendidikan moderasi beragama. Hal ini  karena Lolo Tau merefleksikan nilai-nilai kemanusiaan yang tinggi, yaitu kebaikan, keikhlasan, dan kemurahan hati yang berasal dari dirinya, sesame manusia, nenek moyang, roh-roh dan alam di sekitarnya. Kewajiban menjaga keharmonisan dengan sesama manusia ini tidak terlepas dari sebuah tanggungjawab terhadap Sang Pencipta. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, harapannya pendidikan moderasi beragama tidak hanya dilakukan melalui dialog antar agama ataupun melalui insitusi keagamaan, namun juga dapat diperkuatkan dengan menggunakan nilai-nilai kebaikan yang ada dalam kearifan lokal.
Glucuronidase Gene
Authors: Masyab Hikmat M. , Al-Nema Qutaiba S. , Al-Mallah Mozahim Q.
Published: January 2024

Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus lives inside plant tissue cells in the form of colonies and excretes about half of the fixed nitrogen, which offers potential power that improves plant growth. The aim of this study is to find the interaction of glucuronidase (GUS)-labeled G. diazotrophicus with spinach seedlings and the detection of GUS genes using X-gluc dye (5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D- glucuronic acid). The GUS protocol is used to detect GUS-labeled G. diazotrophicus in spinach seedling tissues by chemical detection using X-gluc dye. The results show that the spinach seedlings are successfully infected with GUS-labeled G. diazotrophicus , with the survival of the seedlings throughout their growth period and an improvement in the growth of pollinated seedlings. The outcomes of the microscopic inspection of the root slices reveal the presence of bacterial cells at the root tips and their concentration in the area of the cell walls of the peripheral cells. Furthermore, the findings of microscopic examinations of longitudinal sections for cotyledons show the presence of a number of bacteria within epidermal cell walls. This indicates that the determinants of the interaction between these bacteria and spinach seedlings are suitable for the expression of the gene responsible for the formation of the nitrogenase enzyme.
Kommt ein Hund in die Bibliothek: Neuer Lernraumservice
Authors: Geissert Pauline , Ilg Jens
Published: January 2024

Der Aufsatz beschreibt einen innovativen Service, der im Sommer 2022 erfolgreich an der SLUB Dresden getestet wurde. Unter dem Servicetitel „Lernpause mit Pfötchen“ wird Studierenden in der Bibliothek eine konzentrationsförderliche aktive Lernpause angeboten, die aus Interaktionsmöglichkeiten mit einem Therapiebegleithund besteht. Ein solcher Service lässt sich aus einem Lernraumkonzept sowie aus empirischer Wirkungsforschung und Serviceevaluationen ableiten.
Therapeutic effects of green-formulated gold nanoparticles by Origanum majorana on spinal cord injury in rats
Authors: Jia Lifang , Eltantawy Waleed , Zaki Mohamed Samir Ahmed Ahmed , Sideeg Abulqasim M. , Mohammed Heitham M. , El-kott Attalla F. , Massoud Diaa
Published: January 2024

In a recent study, we evaluated the remedial properties of gold nanoparticles (gold NPs) green-formulated by Origanum majorana on spinal cord injury in rats. UV-Vis, FE-SEM, FT-IR, and TEM tests were applied to characterize the recent gold NPs. The IC50 values of O. majorana, gold NPs, and butylated hydroxytoluene were 382, 250, and 165 µg/mL, respectively, against DPPH. In in vivo tests, 40 male rats were grouped into four groups: the sham, intact, control, and gold NP (50 µg/kg) groups. Hematoxylin and eosin staining was done to test the lesions post-injury. To determine the neural conduction recovery, somatosensory evoked potential experiments were carried out. For determining the astrogliosis, the GFAP expression was evaluated. All rats were assessed for behavior outcomes using the Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan (BBB) scores every week after spinal cord injury onset. The neuroprotective effects of gold NPs caused improvement in the spinal cord injury contusive model in Wistar rats. Delayed responses were reduced significantly and BBB scores were raised significantly in the gold NP group on sensory tests. The highest reduction in GFAP was evident in the gold NP group. The ventral motor neuron number raised significantly and cavity areas reduced significantly in the gold NP group. Electromyography findings indicated notable improvement of hindlimbs in the gold NP (50 µg/kg) group.
Mode-cleaning in antisymmetrically modulated non-Hermitian waveguides
Authors: Akhter Mohammad Nayeem , Botey Muriel , Herrero Ramon , Staliunas Kestutis
Published: January 2024

We demonstrate all-optical spatial mode-cleaning in non-Hermitian waveguides. The effect is accounted by a unidirectional coupling among the modes resulting from a simultaneous modulation of the refractive index and the gain/loss along graded index multimodal waveguides. Depending on the spatial delay between the real and imaginary part of the potential modulation, higher or lower order modes are favored, which in latter case eventually leads to an nearly-monomode propagation. In this way, for any arbitrary initial field distribution an antisymmetric non-Hermitian modulation results in an effective mode-cleaning. The effect is demonstrated analytically, based on coupled mode theory in 1D waveguides, and numerically proven by solving the wave propagation equation with the antisymmetric non-Hermitian potential. The proposal is also generalized to the more involved case of 2D waveguides, leading to a significant reduction of the beam quality factor and improvement of beam spatial quality.
Biological Connections
Authors: Krajcir Kevin J. , Field Emily K. , Fultz Bradley , Buff Robin , Gann Jim , Neuman-Lee Lorin A.
Published: January 2024

Biological interactions and associations underlie life’s processes at every level of organization. Here, we present a classroom activity that allows students to visualize and understand the connections within almost any biological system, from cell functions to ecological relationships. We recommend that instructors implement this activity to review course content and enhance students’ system-thinking abilities.
Two for the price of one: The benefits of job sharing to increase women representation in surgical specialties
Authors: Francis Gizelle , MacLean Emma , McDermott Emma
Published: January 2024

Background: Women represent over 50% of medical school classes in Canada, yet only 36.8% of surgical residency applicants identified as female from 1995-2019. One potential explanation for this discrepancy is the lack of work-life balance. Job sharing is an alternative work schedule in which two employees share the responsibilities of one full-time job. Although job sharing is not common in medicine, it may provide a solution to this issue. This paper proposes the implementation of job sharing to increase women representation in surgical specialties and discusses the benefits it would provide to patients, physicians, and the healthcare system.

Methods: The authors developed a pitch for job sharing in medicine after conducting a review of the literature as part of their participation in the Cutting Edge Womxn in Surgery Hackathon at Dalhousie University.

Results: Job sharing has been successfully implemented in other industries and could have numerous benefits in medicine, such as preventing burnout and increasing women representation in surgical specialties. Physicians who practice job sharing report feeling supported while having improved work-life balance.

Conclusion: Job sharing is a promising solution to increase women representation in surgical specialties and prevent burnout among physicians. The implementation of job sharing would benefit patients, physicians, and administration. By targeting excessive workload and promoting work-life balance, physicians can feel more satisfied in their roles and provide higher quality care to their patients. Job sharing warrants further exploration as a potential solution to the underrepresentation of women in surgical specialties and the burnout epidemic in the medical profession.
TEAD4 regulates KRT8 and YAP in preimplantation embryos in mice but not in cattle
Authors: Wu Xiaotong , Shi Yan , Hu Bingjie , Zhao Panpan , Li Shuang , Xiao Lieying , Wang Shaohua , Zhang Kun
Published: January 2024

In brief

Lineage specification plays a vital role in preimplantation development. TEAD4 is an essential transcription factor for trophectoderm lineage specification in mice but not in cattle.

Tead4, a critical transcription factor expressed during preimplantation development, is essential for the expression of trophectoderm-specific genes in mice. However, the functional mechanism of TEAD4 in mouse preimplantation development and its conservation across mammals remain unclear. Here, we report that Tead4 is a crucial transcription factor necessary for blastocyst formation in mice. Disruption of Tead4 through base editing results in developmental arrest at the morula stage. Additionally, RNA-seq analysis reveals dysregulation of 670 genes in Tead4 knockout embryos. As anticipated, Tead4 knockout led to a decrease in trophectoderm genes Cdx2 and Gata3. Intriguingly, we observed a reduction in Krt8, suggesting that Tead4 influences the integrity of the trophectoderm epithelium in mice. More importantly, we noted a dramatic decrease in nuclear Yap in outside cells for Tead4-deficient morula, indicating that Tead4 directly regulates Hippo signaling. In contrast, bovine embryos with TEAD4 depletion could still develop to blastocysts with normal expression of CDX2, GATA3, and SOX2, albeit with a decrease in total cell number and ICM cell number. In conclusion, we propose that Tead4 regulates mouse blastocyst formation via Krt8 and Yap, both of which are critical regulators of mouse preimplantation development.
Evidencias tafonómicas y biomoleculares de termoalteración y formación de los depósitos óseos de peces dulceacuícolas en el sitio arqueológico San Pedro de la Depresión Momposina, Colombia
Authors: Flórez-Correa Saán , Rojas-Mora Sneider , Solari-Torres Sergio , Jiménez-Segura Luz Fernanda
Published: January 2024

El uso histórico de la biodiversidad de peces llevado a cabo por las poblaciones humanas que han habitado el Caribe colombiano se ha registrado en la mayoría de yacimientos arqueológicos de la región. En esta investigación se analizan las evidencias tafonómicas y biomoleculares de termoalteración y formación de los depósitos óseos de peces dulceacuícolas aprovechados por una comunidad indígena en el sitio arqueológico San Pedro de la Depresión Momposina durante el siglo VII d.C. Se evidencia el aprovechamiento de especies migratorias como Pseudoplatystoma magdaleniatum, Prochilodus magdalenae y Ageneiosus pardalis, y taxones residentes como Hoplias malabaricus y Caquetaia kraussii, que presentan evidencias de quema, carbonización y calcinación posterior a su  consumo, generando cambios de color, fragmentación, agrietamiento de los sistemas osteónicos, polimerización del colágeno,  fusión de los cristales de hidroxiapatita y degradación del ADNa contenido en la matriz ósea. Posterior a la quema, se encontró un patrón de descarte y acopio de las evidencias en depósitos de cerámica, carbón y arqueofauna acuática generando la incorporación diagenética de Hierro en las muestras y la adherencia de concreciones sedimentarias por procesos de lixiviación. Las secuencias estratigráficas y la formación de los depósitos arqueológicos documentan una serie de cambios de composición taxonómica y abundancia relativa de restos óseos en asociación al régimen hidroclimático de la región.
18th Prof. Vladas Gronskas International Scientific Conference: Abstract Book
Authors: Krikščiūnienė Dalia , Šarkiūnaitė Ingrida
Published: January 2024

The conference “18th Prof. Vladas Gronskas International Scientific Conference” is an arena for cooperation and scholarly fellowship, with young researchers, bachelor, master and doctoral students from Lithuania and foreign countries. It is an arena for open discussion where young researches have the opportunity to present and share their scientific insights.

This conference encourages internationalization and a closer cooperation between science and business. The conference keynote speakers – business representatives – provide participants with new insights and inspiration for further research.

The main goal of this scientific gathering is to contribute to the reliable, safe, effective and sustainable economy and business development. Encouraging entrepreneurship is a crucial condition for economic growth and this puts forward a new approach to business, creativity, value creation, and the implementation of innovations. It is precisely in this context where business and science should interact.
Cold in Biology and Medicine: state of the art and perspectives
Authors: Edited by Professor O. Yu. Petrenko Team of authors
Published: January 2024

The monograph highlights the main development stages of the Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. It provides an infor-mation about the major achievements in cryobiology and cryomedicine, fundamental and applied researches being of a priority value. Certain scientific directions formed during this time and coi-ned as the separate scientific schools have been specially empasized. Particular attention is paid to the basic aspects of cryopreservation of biological objects, mechanisms of cold adaptation of biolo-gical systems, modern methodical approaches to cryopreservation of genetic resources and stem cells of various origins, development of low-temperature techniques in modern biology and regenerative medicine. The monograph is intended to biologists and medical specialists, biology and medicine students, those having an interest in modern cryotechniques in biology and medicine.
Analysis of the importance-performance discrepancy in early childhood teachers' respect for children's rights
Authors:   Research Institute for Early Childhood Education - Korea National University of Education, Yu JeongIn
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the importance-execution gap in the respect for children's rights by Early childhood teachers and to derive implications for future improvements.
To achieve this, a survey on the respect for children's rights was conducted with 176 Early childhood teachers. The collected data were analyzed for the disparity between importance and execution through paired sample t-tests, and Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) was employed. The research findings revealed the following: Firstly, there was a significant overall difference in the importance-execution gap. Secondly, the IPA analysis placed the areas of welfare, organization, play, self-esteem, and information provision in the first quadrant (maintain and enhance). There were no areas in the second quadrant. In the third quadrant (gradual improvement), the subgroups of subgrouping, lunch, special activities, and autonomy respect were situated. In the fourth quadrant (over-investment), the domains of basic needs, rest, and individuality respect were identified. This study provides insights into the areas that need improvement for practicing children's rights in educational activities and daily life in early childhood education institutions.
It is significant in that it offers Early childhood teachers opportunities to reflect and contemplate on how to actively uphold children's rights.