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Organic Farming: A Way To Sustainability
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Govt. College, Bhattu Kalan Fatehabad, Affiliated to C.D.L.U. Sirsa, Singh Darshan
Published: April 2024

India is a prominent global force in the field of agriculture. Agriculture constitutes the predominant sector of the Indian economy, employing more than sixty percent of the nation’s total workforce. Previously, India was depended on imports to sustain its vast population, but now it is exporting food grains after the successful implementation of the green revolution. The Green Revolution resulted in a significant increase in food production in India. However, the ecosystem has persistently degraded, particularly in terms of soil quality, vegetation health, and water resources. India has endured significant costs in achieving food security, including the depletion of subterranean water reserves, contamination of soil, and the destruction of other natural resources. Concerns regarding the sustainability of the input intensive agriculture system have arisen due to its negative repercussions. Therefore, it is necessary to alter the cropping pattern. Organic farming is a significant practice that aims to reduce the environmental and ecological consequences of sustainable development. The utilization of a greater number of organic materials in agricultural methods might mitigate the detrimental impacts on the environment by preserving its natural cycles during the recovery process. Additionally, organic farming has the potential to boost food quality. Organic farming predominantly avoids the utilization of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, growth hormones, and feed additives in animal operations. The integration of organic farming with innovative technologies is crucial for mitigating the constraints and difficulties associated with organic farming. The primary objective of this study is to shed light on the part that organic farming plays in the process of maintaining sustainability. After reviewing a number of research papers that were published in a variety of publications on the topics of sustainability, organic farming, and sustainable agriculture, it was found that farmers ought to be encouraged to adopt organic farming because organic farming is both sustainable and productive. Many farmers are able to improve their agricultural output and quality of life in a manner that is more environmentally friendly as a result of the innovative technologies and new approaches that are making new trends towards a sustainable farming system. In other words, organic farming is a reflection of the principles of sustainability that are underlying global agriculture.
Industry-Academic Partnership And Its Impacts On Specialized Education In Southwest Nigeria
Authors:   Mechanical/Metalwork Technology Department, Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Yaba, Ajao Adeyemi S. , Aladetan Peter F. ,   Mechanical/Metalwork Technology Department, Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Yaba
Published: April 2024

The inseparable needs for close collaboration between institutions offering mechanical technology education and allied industries was the focus of the study. Occupationally, contents of courses offered in this field and similar other are supposed to be industry-derived and society needs-compliant. This has for some time, not been seen to be so, and has therefore, created some input-output deficits that have not only affected students’ performance and society benefits, but have significantly affected students’ enrolments into the programmes negatively. Two research questions and two research hypotheses were raised to guide this study. Survey design using structured research instruments were developed by the researchers on collaboration between academic institutions and industries. Population of this study will be 50 Lecturers in Mechanical and Automobile Technology drawn from Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in the Southwest, Nigeria, alongside 42 industry practicing experts in the same fields were involved in this study. Research questions were answered with Mean and Standard Deviation while t-test was used for the hypotheses. Based on the emanating outcomes of the analysis and discussions followed, it was recommended that functional channels of communication should be opened between academia and industry for meaningful interaction, make partnership an occupational policy and constantly share resources among others.
Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Open Government Data Initiatives in East Africa
Authors:   Department of Publication and Extension Kampala International University Uganda, Nnenna Ugwu Jovita , Perpetua Ugwuanyi Ifeoma ,   Department of Educational Management Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu Nigeria, Nchaga Asuma Mariita ,   Department of Public Administration Kampala International University Uganda, Hadijah Tushabe ,   Department of Business and Management Kampala International University Uganda, Mabonga Eric ,   Accounting and Finance, Kampala International University, Uganda, Nyamboga Tom Ongesa ,   Accounting and Finance, Kampala International University, Uganda
Published: April 2024

Open Government Data (OGD) initiatives in East Africa represent a transformative approach to governance, aiming to promote transparency, accountability, citizen engagement, innovation, and economic development.These initiatives seek to make government data openly accessible to the public, empowering citizens to scrutinize government actions, monitor public spending, and participate in decision-making processes. However, the implementation of OGD initiatives faces several challenges, including infrastructure limitations, data quality and availability issues, data privacy and security concerns, and the lack of clear legal and policy frameworks. Addressing these challenges requires significant investments in technological infrastructure, data management practices, capacity building, and policy reform. Despite the challenges, OGD initiatives present numerous opportunities for driving positive change and fostering socio-economic development in East Africa. By promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation, OGD initiatives lay the foundation for a more inclusive, responsive, and prosperous society. Keywords: Open Government Data (OGD), East Africa, Challenges, Opportunities, Governance
Brief introduction of articles in Volume 1, Issue 3
Authors: Bebiano Natalia
Published: April 2024

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NEOREALISM AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR: A MORE CYNICAL PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS UNJUST WAR?
Authors: Syahdani Muwalliha , Maharsi Hayuningrum Citra , Zellatifanny Cut Medika
Published: April 2024

The usage of digital technology, especially in warfare, on the one hand, exacerbates the judgment of the war. After the world experienced a major-devastating World War (I and II), International Relations – as a practice vis-à-vis discipline – has gone through a synthesis phase. Although the world has looked very different from the 19th century, states, as the acknowledged primary actors, are still chasing their national interests and power. Russia is one of the major powers after World War II, willing to reclaim its past glory by showing its possession towards the neighboring countries, one of which is Ukraine. This paper tries to judge the presence of digital technology as a combat equipment in worsening the magnitude of the war. This paper uses the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) as the principal guide for conducting a war. By contrast, what was happening in the field (das sein) will be seen through a Neorealism perspective as one of the major perspectives in International Relations studies. As the first full-scale modern cyber war, Russia-Ukraine has exemplified the use of digital technology to obscure the purposes of the war – creating a just and justified means to achieve national interest apart from political ways.
Los servicios de Salud en los Hospitales Públicos: Una revisión literaria
Authors: Díaz Talledo Marcy Lorena , Alarcón Díaz Orlando , Gonzales Vásquez Cinthia
Published: April 2024

El objetivo de este artículo fue realizar una exhaustiva evaluación de los servicios de salud en los hospitales públicos a través de una revisión de la literatura. Se empleó una metodología bibliográfica documental para recopilar datos relevantes y analizar juicios conceptuales importantes relacionados con el tema. La revisión se llevó a cabo mediante un análisis crítico de varias publicaciones en revistas científicas indexadas en las bases de datos Scopus y Scielo, conocidas por su impacto en la comunidad científica global. El estudio contribuyó a la identificación de la influencia de los factores involucrados y su relevancia en las prestaciones sanitarias. Los resultados ofrecieron una perspectiva sobre el grado de organización de las publicaciones existentes sobre esta temática en las bases de datos mencionadas.
Consumer preference for sustainability labels in the context of China
Authors: Kim Renee B. , Li Jiayi
Published: April 2024

Sustainability Label (SL) have emerged as an important product attribute in recent decades, and have evolved into various types as products with social, environmental, and economic benefits have become more prevalent in the marketplace. With the information of SL in products, consumers are encouraged to embrace environmental sustainability principles and to make environmentally sustainable choices and actions. SL helps alignment between consumers and the industry by enhancing consumers’  nderstanding of company’s act, and serve as an effective marketing message. However, there is limited research on consumer preferences for different types of sustainable labels or benefits. This study addresses this knowledge gap by applying choice experiment method to assess consumers’ choice behavior for products associated with various SL. Choice experiment designs are separately developed for two most relevant sustainable products (i.e. soymilk and EV) in China. A stated preference method (SPM) consumer survey was conducted in 2022 across six major cities in China, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Xi’an, and a total of 840 valid responses were collected for assessing multinomial logit (MNL) model. Findings show that Chinese consumers prefer SL with environmental benefits, foreign COO/Brand in consuming soymilk, and prefer SL with employee friendliness, domestic COO/Brand for Electric Vehicle (EV). These findings provide insights for marketers and researchers Chinese consumers’ preference for specific SL and brand for two selected product categories.
Innovative teaching and the education management practice of improving the happiness of engineering college students
Authors: Kang Le , Viriyavejakul Chantana , Tuntinakhongul Ampapan
Published: April 2024

This study aims to explore the educational management practices associated with innovative teaching, focusing on their impact on the happiness of engineering college students. Through a comprehensive literature review and empirical research, the study analyzes the characteristics of innovative teaching, the learning tendencies of engineering students, the definition and measurement of student happiness, as well as the relationship between innovative teaching and students’ happiness. To collect data, a combination of quantitative questionnaire surveys and qualitative semi-structured interviews was employed. Data were gathered from 300 engineering college students through questionnaires and from 10 representative students through interviews. Through both statistical analysis and content analysis, this study unveils the implementation and effectiveness of innovative teaching among engineering students, as well as the happiness levels of these students, and the connection between innovative teaching and happiness. The research findings demonstrate that innovative teaching is widely adopted among engineering students and significantly enhances their academic performance and learning motivation. Engineering students generally exhibit a high degree of learning autonomy and creativity, actively engaging in practical projects. Furthermore, the happiness of engineering students is primarily reflected in dimensions such as satisfaction with academic achievements, motivation for learning, and support from their social networks. Further analysis reveals a positive correlation between innovative teaching and the happiness of engineering college students. Quantitative analysis establishes a significant positive correlation between innovative teaching and happiness, highlighting the positive impact of innovative teaching on the well-being of engineering students. Qualitative interview data delves into students’ experiences and cognitive changes brought about by innovative teaching, further affirming the beneficial effects of innovative teaching on their happiness.
Maladaptive fantasy predicts negatively distorted self and other mental representation: A consideration of child abuse from psycho/neuro/biological perspectives
Authors: SHIOTA Shoichi , OURA Shin-ichi , MATSUMOTO Mariko
Published: April 2024

Child abuse is a prevalent public health issue with one half of children worldwide experiencing some form of violence. Child abuse is associated with a myriad of impacts across the lifespan such as mental and physical illness, academic performance, and employment. For this reason, individual’s psychological functions such as emotional regulation, autobiographical memory and self, and psychological connection with others are changed by child abuse. However, to best of our knowledge, there is still much unknowns about the mechanism underlying these changes. In this article, we focusing on the relationships between fantasy and metacognition and its biological and neurological bases, and functional change of them caused by child abuse. Then, we also explain the effects of them for other psychological function in abused individual. In case of child abuse, there is suggests that children immerse themselves fantastic world in order to escape from the tragic experiences that are repeated on a daily living by the caregiver. In this process, functions that recognize the real world, such as metacognition, not functioning. Rather, there is consider that children refuse to develop metacognition in order to avoid realizing the truth of the real world. As results, it does not seem to develop child’s emotional regulative function such as metacognition. The experience of being continuously hurt by a caregiver and the image of being hurt are thought to change to maladaptive fantasy or autobiographical shame memory. Then, both maladaptive fantasy and autobiographical shame memory are lead to formed negatively distorted and unstable mental images of self and other. Finally, we discuss two potential new interventions such as picture book and breathing technique for abused children.
PROBLEMATIKA PEMBELAJARAN MAHĀRA KITĀBAH: STUDI KASUS MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN BAHASA ARAB FAKULTAS ILMU TARBIYAH DAN KEGURUAN UNIVERSITAS ISLAM NEGERI SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Khairani Bebi , Sukma Ayu Citra , Ginting Mita Atiqah , Saidah Siti , Nasution Sahkholid
Published: April 2024

In Arabic, there are four special skills, namely mahārah istimā, mahārah kalām, mahārah qirā'ah and mahārah kitābah. In understanding each mahara, there are of course its own difficulties or problems, especially in studying the mahara kitabah. In this research, the author will discuss Mahārah Kitābah, namely the problem of learning mahārah kitābah which often occurs among students, especially UIN SU Medan Arabic Language Education students class. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques through interviews and the data analysis techniques used are qualitative descriptive. The results that the author got were that students of Arabic Language Education at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra had problems learning mahārah kitābah. Students find it difficult to write texts or explanations given by lecturers in Arabic, this is because some of them have educational backgrounds that do not support Arabic language proficiency, such as high school and vocational school
Wir fahren zusammen, aber streiken müssen wir allein
Authors: Tschenker Theresa
Published: April 2024

Am 1. März 2024 streikten die Beschäftigten des öffentlichen Personennahverkehrs für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen, während gleichzeitig Aktivist*innen von Fridays for Future für den Ausbau des öffentlichen Nahverkehrs demonstrierten. Daraufhin kam die Diskussion auf, ob ein solcher Streik nicht ein rechtswidriger politischer Streik sein könnte. Wann und unter welchen Umständen diese Differenzierung und das Verbot des politischen Streiks entstanden sind und ob die rechtsdogmatische Herleitung überzeugt, ist nicht nur für das Verständnis der Genese des deutschen Streikrechts interessant.
Concepciones sobre la formación docente
Authors:   Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Caicedo Guevara Beatriz Lorena , Fernández Guayana Tany Giselle ,   Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Jaimes Castañeda Martha Cecilia ,   Corporación Universitaria Minuto de DiosCorporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios
Published: April 2024

La formación docente es un campo donde circulan discursos y prácticas diversas en torno a los procesos de enseñanza- aprendizaje, de reflexión de teorías y conceptos ligados al ejercicio docente que tienen puntos de encuentro y tensión propio de las posturas epistemológicas de pensarse la educación y el sujeto que se pretende formar. Como parte de esas reflexiones académicas surge el interés por investigar las concepciones sobre la formación docente en un grupo de maestros adscritos a la licenciatura de pedagogía infantil de la Corporación Universitaria Minutos de Dios Colombia en sus sedes Neiva, Garzón y Pitalito. Para profundizar en esas creencias, conceptos e imágenes que tienen sobre el ser docente y todas las dinámicas que se movilizan en el contexto educativo, especialmente el de educación superior. Por lo tanto, los objetivos que guiaron la investigación estuvieron orientados a indagar sobre las practicas pedagógicas, los procesos de investigación, imaginarios del quehacer profesional y los procesos de educación continua. Para su desarrollo la investigación se enmarco en un enfoque mixto con diseño explicativo secuencial (DEXPLIS), con el uso de las técnicas de entrevista semiestructurada y cuestionario; aplicados a quince docentes cinco por cada sede. A partir de la recolección de datos y su posterior análisis mediante algunos elementos de la teoría fundada, triangulado con los datos de los cuestionarios los resultados que se encontraron fue que las concepciones de los docentes estaban centradas en tres ejes: un de como la formación docente debe estar encaminada hacia la trasformación del mismo docente y de las realidades del contexto; que la investigación es un campo de disputa donde circula discursos donde la investigación es vista como un pilar fundamental en la educación, que se hace con vocación, voluntad y gusto, pero por otro lado se visualiza como una obligación del docente contemporáneo. Esto último, marca otra tendencia es omo el contexto social, político, cultural y educativo plantea unos desafíos a la formación docente actual.
Mapa microbiológico en época de pandemia Seguro Social Universitario Oruro 2020 a 2022
Authors: Apaza Condori Brenda , Flores Cruz Guillen Marvin , Cádiz Rocha Marcelo
Published: April 2024

Los laboratorios de Microbiología Clínica deben realizar de estudios de sensibilidad antimicrobiana, encaminados a guiar las opciones terapéuticas en los pacientes infectados, el Laboratorio de Microbiología del Seguro Social Universitario Oruro realiza la identifcación microbiana basada en métodos fenotípicos y el reporte de resultados fundamentado en los estándares de la CLSI que actualiza anualmente sus puntos de corte, utilizando el Software WHONET 2023 de la OMS. Objetivo: Establecer la frecuencia y distribución de los microorganismos y su perfl de resistencia según, servicios, grupo etario, tipo de muestra, microorganismo aislado y porcentaje de resistencia. Método: El estudio fue realizado del 01 de enero de 2020 al 31 de diciembre de 2022, la información fue recopilada mediante el Software Whonet 2023, mismo que es una aplicación de escritorio gratuita de Windows para la gestión y análisis de datos de los Laboratorios de Microbiología. Resultados: Se puede observan un incremento considerable de cultivos realizados durante las tres gestiones del estudio, 629 cultivos en la gestión 2020, 1565 cultivos en la gestión 2021 y 1729 cultivos en la gestión 2022. Los servicios que solicitaron mayor número de cultivos fueron Medicina General y Medicina interna, mientras que los servicios de Neumología y UTI tuvieron un descenso cronológico debido a que hubo una disminución progresiva de pacientes críticos con COVID-19. El porcentaje de resistencia de los diferentes antibióticos en algunos casos se mantiene constante, mientras que en otros tiene un aumento paulatino, datos que son compatibles con mapas microbiológicos realizados en países como Cuba y España.
La verdadera lucha contra la corrupción en salud
Authors: Duarte Vera Maria Alejandra
Published: April 2024

La Lucha Contra la Corrupción en el Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, nunca ha sido tarea fácil, se espera que los servidores públicos tomen decisiones con altos niveles de profesionalismo y compromiso de manera transparente y responsable; de hecho, las tres obligaciones más esenciales de los servidores públicos, que sustentan la toma de decisiones, son: cumplir con la Constitución y las leyes, utilizar los recursos públicos de manera efectiva, actuar de forma ética con integridad y evitando conflicto de intereses. Pero cuáles son los avances que ha tenido el Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, respecto a la lucha contra la corrupción, cuáles fueron los intentos para luchar contra este mal. Por qué Bolivia se convierte en referente mundial en cuanto a la metodología, el uso de herramientas y promulgación de leyes y decretos supremos para combatir la corrupción, cuál es el rol de las Unidades de Transparencia en la Seguridad Social de Corto Plazo y cuáles son los puntos de riesgos detectados en el sector salud. Es así que, para poder entender el concepto de la verdadera lucha contra la corrupción, es necesario retomar lo que ha significado y significa la lucha contra la corrupción en Bolivia, donde los intentos para combatir este mal, seguramente se dieron mucho antes de 1997.
Effect of Gene Knockout of CEP290 using CRISPR-Cas 9 Technology on Xenopus tropicalis
Authors: Shamnad Nourin
Published: April 2024

Modelling human diseases using the Xenopus species is an increasingly popular method to study vertebrate embryology and development, basic cell and molecular biology, genomics, neurobiology, and toxicology. This allows for the elucidation of the regulation mechanisms and interactive networks that affect the direct development of embryos, the adaptation process, and disease and malformation-causing dysregulations. Here we aim to analyze the possible kidney defects during the gene-knockout of CEP290 in X. tropicalis species. Our objectives are to produce sgRNA via de-novo synthesis from the constructed DNA template, to microinject synthesized sgRNA into embryos of Xenopus tropicalis, and to determin the success of the genome editing via T7-Endonuclease I assay and observation of genetically modified tadpoles for identifying any physical symptoms produced due to gene knockout. The data obtained from the embryos of X. tropicalis suggests that complete knock-out of the gene cep290 results in severe mutation that causes death.
Severe convective storms and heavy rain between 24th June and 1st July 2022
Authors:   Český hydrometeorologický ústav, Šopko František
Published: April 2024

The storm season of 2022 was rich in dangerous and notable storm situations. Although dangerous stormy weather occurred also in other months of summer, especially in August, the longest period of more than a week with storms occurred in the last week of June, when the high intensity of precipitation led to a repeated announcement of even an extreme warning level. This period is evaluated in detail in the article. In that season, storm situations were continuously communicated on social networks having elicited a positive response from the professional and lay public.
Význam a problematika automatického měření sněhové pokrývky – studie pro oblast Šumavy
Authors:   Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích, Fakulta zemědělská a technologická, Procházka Jan , Šustková Veronika ,   Český hydrometeorologický ústav, Jirák Jan ,   Český hydrometeorologický ústav, Tesař Miroslav ,   Ústav pro hydrodynamiku AV ČR, v. v. i.
Published: April 2024

The study evaluates the contribution of automatic snow measuring stations for snow monitoring in the Šumava region. Using climatological maps, the results of spatial analysis of the maximum depth of the snow cover for six winter seasons were compared, namely first from the measured data of the basic CHMI stations and second from the data of all stations. The biggest differences occurred in the comparison at the highest locations on the windward side of the Šumava (>1 200 m a.s.l.), where there is no corresponding network of basic meteorological stations. In the case of the snow-poor winter season 2020/21, these differences were relatively higher than in the 2018/19 season, with more extensive snow cover in all positions. The evaluation of the entire period (2017/18–2022/23) produced similar results, as snow-poor winter seasons prevailed here. We can therefore assume that the differences in snow characteristics will continue to be rather significant in the Šumava region. Accordingly, the importance of automatic snow measurement will also increase, especially in higher altitudes of the windward border area. In addition to the expansion of the measuring network and the significant refinement of information about the snow cover, especially in the mountains, the main benefit of data on the depth of snow from automatic stations is their operability and immediate use for other applications.
Meteorological and soil drought in Slovakia in 2022
Authors:   Slovenský hydrometeorologický ústav, Turňa Maroš , Ivaňáková Gabriela ,   Slovenský hydrometeorologický ústav, Ridzoň Jakub ,   Slovenský hydrometeorologický ústav, Krčová Ivana ,   Slovenský hydrometeorologický ústav
Published: April 2024

The year 2022 was exceptional for severe drought, not only in Europe, but also in Slovakia. The lack of snow cover in winter 2021/2022, higher average temperature, lack of precipitation in spring, and hot waves in summer caused extreme dry conditions on more than half of the area of Slovakia, while the duration of this drought was locally more than 200 days. The agriculturists and fruiterers in most regions of Slovakia reported the losses in crop yields. The drought hit significantly all nature ecosystems and key social-economic sectors, as the agriculture, energy industry and river transport. The drought in 2022 is evaluated in the article by two indices – SPEI and CMI, and also by the intensity of soil drought, relative saturation, and deficit of soil moisture. The analysis of meteorological and soil drought is supplemented by the information of drought impacts, representing the real effects of drought on the agricultural crops and fruit trees in various regions in Slovakia.
Editorial
Authors: Lizete dos Santos Maria
Published: April 2024

1922 foi marcado por eventos impactantes: terremoto, fundação do Partido Comunista Brasileiro, greves de operários, primeira travessia do Atlântico Sul, Revolta dos 18 do Forte de Copacabana, oficialização do Hino Nacional Brasileiro, Exposição Internacional do Centenário da Independência, Semana de Arte Moderna.Alguns desses eventos ainda reverberam – a Semana de Arte Moderna em destaque – e provocam acaloradas discussões.
Identidades nacionais em processo: a Semana de Arte Moderna e a Exposição do Centenário da Independência do Brasil
Authors: Guimaraens Cêça
Published: April 2024

Em paralelo à Semana de Arte Moderna, acontecimentos excepcionais de 1922 incluem a derrubada do morro do Castelo no Rio de Janeiro, com a qual também foi promovida a Exposição Internacional do Centenário da Independência do Brasil, posto que parte do terreno que resultou do desmonte foi ocupado por pavilhões dos países convidados. Este texto ressalta a realização da Semana e da Exposição como oportunidade especial para o entendimento da quebra da hegemonia das linguagens estilísticas na arquitetura brasileira. Para tanto, articula algumas das matérias da revista Architectura no Brasil e artigos de reconhecidos autores. A intenção é verificar a importância de exposições e revistas na produção do contexto de cultura em que foi estabelecido o modernismo arquitetural. Instrumentos de formação e divulgação de padrões formais e críticos, tais eventos anunciaram novas categorias e novos usos das práticas tradicionais.
Palavras-chave: Arquitetura; Estilo; Neocolonial; Semana de Arte Moderna; Exposição do Centenário da Independência do Brasil.
Abstract Parallel to the Modern Art Week, exceptional events in 1922 include the demolition of Morro do Castelo in Rio de Janeiro, with which the International Exhibition of the Centenary of the Independence of Brazil was also promoted, insofar as part of the land that resulted from the dismantling was occupied by pavilions of the invited countries. It should be added that, among these facts, the first flight to cross the Atlantic to Brazil, the uprising of the Copacabana Fort, the expulsion of Leon Trotsky from the Jewish Church, and the creation of the Communist Party and the National Historical Museum were other events outstanding passives in the same decade. The text displayed here emphasizes that the holding of the Week and the Exhibition constituted a special opportunity for understanding the break in the hegemony of stylistic languages in Brazilian Architecture. To this end, I articulate some of the articles referring to the Exhibition and the neocolonial 'style' published in the magazine Architecture no Brasill and articles by recognized authors regarding the language or “style” of the architecture presented in the Week of 22. The intention, therefore, is to verify the importance of exhibitions and magazines in the production of the cultural context in which architectural modernism was established. Instruments for the formation and dissemination of formal and critical standards, such events announced, at the same time, new categories and new uses for traditional practices.
Keywords: Architecture; Style; Neo-colonial; Modern Art Week; Brazil’s Centenary International Exhibition.
A arquitetura neocolonial e a questão da identidade nacional: do apogeu nas exposições de 1922 à queda pelos modernistas fundadores do SPHAN em 1937
Authors: PAVAN JULIANA
Published: April 2024

O ano de 1922 pode ser considerado significativo pela comemoração do Centenário da Independência, mas também pelo debate sobre as influências culturais europeias na produção artística brasileira e sobre questionamentos relacionados à elite burguesa e política conservadora da República Velha. Os movimentos artísticos desse período, apesar de aparentemente antagônicos, trazem em comum o questionamento em relação às referências europeias e têm como referencial a tradição cultural ligada ao passado colonial, abordados, de um lado com a vontade de se rebelar contra o conservadorismo acadêmico e político, e, do outro, com idealização de apresentar ao mundo uma arquitetura brasileira. São diversas as questões e contradições do movimento moderno que vão se refletir na materialidade das cidades e na formação da “nova” identidade nacional de uma sociedade dita “civilizada”, um dos focos da política ditatorial de Getúlio Vargas no período do Estado Novo. O objetivo deste artigo é compreender e analisar nossa história e discutir as ideologias (e contradições) vinculadas às arquiteturas neocolonial e moderna, nas décadas de 1920 e 1930, e suas relações com a criação do SPHAN e a questão da identidade nacional, tema esse ainda atual, mas com a necessária ampliação e inclusão da diversidade cultural.
Palavras-chave: Exposições de 1922; Neocolonial; Moderno; Identidade.
AbstractThe year 1922 is considered significant due to the commemoration of the country's Independence Centenary, but also due to the debate on European cultural influences on artistic production in the country, and on questions related to the bourgeois elite and the conservative policy of the Old Republic. The artistic movements of this period — Modern and Neocolonial —, although apparently antagonistic, have in common the questioning of European references in artistic production in the country. They have as a reference the cultural tradition linked to the Brazilian colonial past, approached, however, in different forms: on the one hand, with the will to rebel against academic and political conservatism; and on the other, with the idea of presenting Brazilian architecture to the world, through the construction of buildings with national references. These issues will be reflected in the materiality of cities and in the formation of the 'new' national identity of a so-called 'civilized' society, one of the focuses of Getúlio Vargas' dictatorial policy during the Estado Novo period. The aim of this article is to understand and analyze our history and discuss the ideologies (and contradictions) linked to neocolonial and modern architecture in the 1920s and 1930s, and their relationships with the creation of SPHAN and the issue of national identity, a topic that is still current, but with the necessary expansion and inclusion of cultural diversity.
Keywords: Exhibitions of 1922; Neocolonial; Modern; Identity.
Contribution of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities
Authors: Shuford Jeff
Published: April 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a revolutionary force with profound implications for society, offering considerable advantages for individuals with disabilities. Yet, alongside its promise, AI brings inherent risks, including ethical dilemmas that could heighten discrimination against marginalized communities. This article conducts a thorough analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of AI for people with disabilities, with a specific focus on algorithmic biases. These biases, capable of molding societal frameworks and influencing decision-making, hold the potential to perpetuate unfair treatment and bias. Given these challenges, the article delves into potential remedies to mitigate these concerns and ensure that AI effectively caters to the needs of all individuals, irrespective of disability status.
Leveraging ChatGPT for Enhancing English Writing Skills and Critical Thinking in University Freshmen
Authors: Nguyen Minh An
Published: April 2024

This study assesses the impact of ChatGPT, an AI conversational agent, on English writing proficiency and critical thinking among freshmen at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade. Through qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and analysis of writing samples, improvements in grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and argumentation depth were documented. While findings demonstrate significant enhancements in writing skills and stimulated critical thinking, challenges such as potential over-reliance on AI tools were also recognized. The study proposes recommendations for integrating AI in language education, emphasizing the need for balanced and critical engagement with technology.
Assessment of Ant (Hymenoptera : Formicidae) Diversity from Kuthuparamba Area of Kannur District, Kerala, India
Authors: Sukumaran Swapna , Vijayan Praveena
Published: April 2024

Importance of ants in our ecosystem is well recognized. Abundance and stability make the ant population one of the most successful insect groups in the ecosystem. Present investigation was carried out to assess the ant diversity in Kuthuparamba region, Kannur District in Kerala state. Results showed 13 genera of ants representing three subfamilies. The subfamily Myrmicinae was found to be dominant with six genera followed by Formicinae with four genera and Ponerinae with three genera.
Lesiones de Tendones Extensores: Luxaciones de Tendones Extensores en Zona V. Revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Granados Flores Alexis Andrei , Arriola Ríos Dorian Iván , González Soto José Roberto
Published: April 2024

Las lesiones en los tendones extensores de la mano constituyen un desafío diagnóstico y terapéutico significativo para los profesionales de la salud. Estas lesiones, a menudo resultantes de traumas o uso excesivo, pueden comprometer gravemente la funcionalidad de la mano, afectando la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Material y Métodos: Esta investigación documental se basa en una revisión bibliográfica exhaustiva y un estudio retrospectivo de casos para explorar las lesiones de los tendones extensores de la mano, con especial énfasis en la luxación en la zona V. Se consultaron bases de datos médicas reconocidas como Medline y Ovid, utilizando palabras clave específicas para filtrar estudios relevantes publicados desde enero de 2000 hasta abril de 2023. Resultados: Los hallazgos revelan una predominancia de lesiones en individuos activos, particularmente aquellos involucrados en deportes y actividades manuales. El tratamiento quirúrgico demostró ser más efectivo en términos de recuperación funcional en comparación con el manejo conservador, aunque ambos enfoques tienen sus indicaciones basadas en la gravedad de la lesión. Las complicaciones post-tratamiento fueron mínimas, pero destacan la importancia de una rehabilitación adecuada. Discusión: La discusión se centra en la necesidad de un diagnóstico preciso y un enfoque de tratamiento personalizado para las lesiones de los tendones extensores. Se resalta la variabilidad en las preferencias de tratamiento y se subraya la importancia de la investigación continua para optimizar los desenlaces clínicos. Comparando con estudios previos, este trabajo confirma tendencias observadas en la literatura y sugiere un cambio gradual hacia una investigación más rigurosa y un enfoque multidisciplinario en el manejo de estas lesiones.
DESCRIÇÃO PALEOAMBIENTAL INICIAL NO MUNICÍPIO DE CORUMBATAÍ DO SUL – PARANÁ – BRASIL
Authors: Villwock Fernando Henrique , Eduvirgem Renan Valério , Parolin Mauro
Published: April 2024

O objetivo do trabalho consiste em verificar a evolução da vegetação na porção norte do município de Corumbataí do Sul, associando-o às condições paleoambientais, bem como analisar o impacto e as alterações antrópicas sofridas por esta vegetação. Os materiais e métodos pautaram-se na recuperação da assembleia fitolítica. Nos resultados e discussão aborda-se os fitólitos recuperados, sendo expressivos nas primeiras profundidades, com baixo número de fitólitos preservados no solo; abordou-se também o significado e representatividade de cada família botânica correspondente as morfologias; as frústulas de diatomáceas foram apenas contabilizadas e serviram como indicador de presença d’água na localidade amostrada, esse proxy concentrou-se 90% no topo do testemunho. Concluiu-se que os fitólitos são fundamentais para determinar as famílias botânicas presentes, mesmo quando recuperado no topo do testemunho, promovendo a confirmação do substrato vegetal atual, que se compõem de gramíneas sazonalmente alagadas, permitindo a reprodução de diatomáceas. Sugeriu-se novas amostragens em diferentes pontos com a finalidade de levantar mais informações paleoambientais.
Bottom-up initiatives to counteract climate change, on the example of creating local water partnerships and energy cooperatives in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship
Authors:   Instytut Rozwoju Wsi i Rolnictwa Polskiej Akademii Nauk, Kamiński Ryszard
Published: April 2024

The text describes local and regional initiatives responding to global challenges related to climate change. Climate change, until recently commonly treated with a pinch of salt, is becoming more and more burdensome and threatening to the inhabitants of the entire globe. Actions counteracting these phenomena are usually global projects of international organizations or at least individual governments. However, also on a local scale, actions can and should be taken to counteract climate change and allow local rural communities to adapt to new external conditions. The most important purpose of the text is to present a case study of initiatives of this type implemented in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship. This is the nature of the local water partnerships that have been established for several years, associating various stakeholders tackling the challenges related to the shortage of water for agriculture and local communities. One of the sources of the economic crisis is the so-called energy poverty, which can be opposed by the so-called local energy communities aiming at energy self-sufficiency. In Poland, the first initiatives of this type take the form of energy cooperatives. The text describes the beginnings of creating local water partnerships and energy cooperatives in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship.
Results of discussions with political, research and social actors on selected impacts of climate change in the LAG Opavsko at the national level of the Czech Republic
Authors:   Inystitute of Agricultural Economics and Information, Trantinová Marie
Published: April 2024

The increasingly urgent issue of climate change and the countryside, which provides the space and opportunity to improve the situation, are the main issues of this article. Two multi-actor-platforms (MAPs) were established in the Czech Republic in order to elaborate on these issues. The first MAP VENUS, operates on the territory of the local action group in Silesia region. The regional LAG Opavsko addresses the theme of community energy. The second MAP, Climate Friendly Village (CFV), works at the national level. To ensure the quality, the members for MAPs were selected according to their experience in the topics and knowledge of leadership such as animation or implementation. The national level for the MAP CFV was chosen based on the focus of the selected CAP1 tools. The discussions in the MAPs aimed at describing the problem in a group of actors (policy-research-social) and proposing a solution regarding the reduction of the impacts of climate change. The methods used covered the Delphi method, questionnaires and interviews. The summary results were formulated into position papers. From the position papers of all SHERPA partners, recommendations for the creation of rural and agricultural policy for the EU after 2027 will be summarized. The summary of the findings of the MAPs from the Czech Republic is that the implementation of measures to mitigate climate change in the areas of climate-friendly villages and community energy requires an increase in the number of experts. Legislation poses significant barriers to the easy implementation of measures. The willingness of central government to change it is low. Working with the public, who have low trust in all levels and institutions of the state, is crucial. Delegating more competences to competent LAGs was suggested as a possible solution.
Student’s Perceptions in Virtual Learning-based Instructions in Learning English Reading at Southwest Papua EFL Classroom
Authors: Nursalim Nursalim , Jabu Baso , Basri Muhammad , Amirullah Amirullah , Anwar Korompot Chairil , Aeni Nur
Published: April 2024

This study aims to investigate how the students perceive the virtual learning-based instructions in learning English reading in Southwest Papua EFL Classroom, how the students implement the virtual learning-based instructions in learning English reading in Southwest Papua EFL classroom, how the students engage the virtual learning-based instruction in learning English reading in Southwest Papua EFL classroom, how do the virtual learning-based instructions in learning English reading impact attaining the intended learning outcomes, and what are the challenges the students face during the virtual learning-based instructions in learning English reading in Southwest Papua EFL classroom. To achieve these goals, this study was conducted at UNIMUDA Sorong by applying virtual learning to collect data offline and online. The researcher collected the research data from 20 students who were recruited using a convenient sampling technique. The qualitative data gained was then analyzed thematically and it was revealed that the students believe that using virtual learning can greatly help them learn English reading. They find it useful, and easy to use and have a positive attitude toward its use. From this result, it is claimed academically that the higher the students' perception of the value of VL-LER in enhancing Papua EFL classroom, the more proficiently students incorporate VL-LER in learning Reading.
Determinants of Employee Loyalty in Port Vehicle Handling Companies
Authors: Samodra Akhmad Reza , Wibowo  , Sitinjak Tony
Published: April 2024

Objective : This study aims to develop a loyalty model for operational staff in vehicle handling terminal companies by analyzing the impact of Employee Engagement, Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), Trust, and Job Satisfaction on employee loyalty in two Vehicle Handling Terminal Companies in DKI Jakarta and Subang, West Java.Methodology : The research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive and inferential statistics. Focus Group Discussions with experts validate the findings, involving a population of 87 operational staff members. Data is analyzed using the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM).Research results : Descriptive statistics reveal that operational staff's perceptions of employee loyalty are satisfactory but need improvement. Regarding causality, Employee Engagement has a positive and significant impact on employee loyalty. Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) has a negative and significant effect on employee loyalty. Employee organizational trust significantly influences employee loyalty, while job satisfaction has a positive and significant impact on loyalty.The novelty of this research lies in explaining the loyalty model for operational staff in vehicle handling terminal companies through Employee Engagement, OCB, Organizational trust, and job satisfaction, with Employee Engagement being the dominant factor. Job satisfaction is explained by OCB and Organizational trust, but it does not mediate the relationship between Employee Engagement, OCB, Organizational trust, and employee loyalty