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Possible Solutions for Outer Space Norm-Making
Authors: Kotzé Theunis
Published: April 2024

In the first instalment of this article, the author examined why the United Nations Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN and UNCOPUOS), established to make international law of outer space, stopped making outer space treaties, and how did the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Institute International pour l’unification du Droit Privé or UNIDROIT), a non-UN entity established to unify private law, created with its 2012 Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Space Assets (Space Protocol) what is allegedly the first outer space treaty in (then) thirty-two years. The UNCOPUOS system of public international law treaty-making was compared with the UNIDROIT private international law one; and the question as to whether the UNIDROIT has created a new method of treaty-making. The author now advances recommendations for the UNCOPUOS to produce hard law to cure this unsatisfactory situation. He concludes that the Space Protocol can only form part of space law if one accepts a fourth stage of development of space law as part of a redefining of space law sensu lato, and although multilateral treaty-making is no longer the most appropriate tool for meeting the new needs and requirements, treaties cannot be ignored in international space legislation.
Africa’s Contribution to the Discourse on Environment, Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development
Authors: Mutuma Kenneth Wyne
Published: April 2024

Renewable energy and sustainability are vital for the development of Africa. Social welfare and economic growth are contingent on meeting the consumption needs and production targets using modern, sustainable energy sources. This is particularly crucial to Africans, given that the continent is home to the least developed countries globally, and the population with access to electricity is less than half. Colonialism has undoubtedly impacted and shaped our energy and, consequently, environmental transitions by allowing the traumatic exploitation of natural habitats and plundering of minerals, all at the service of the formation of their early modern states and the growth of capitalism. This status has been greased and maintained using neo-colonial and imperial tools such as the illusion of ‘free trade’, structural adjustment programs and crippling debt. All these are aimed at staging a stagnation of economic development that translates to underdeveloped industries and inefficient energy production levels. The domino effect of this is also seen in the current environmental crisis, which is essentially the biological destruction of wildlife and marine life while posing grave dangers to the continuation of African civilisation. This article explores the impact of imperialism and traces of neo-colonialism on the energy sector in Africa and how Africa can push for renewable energy by building its own industries and utilising abundant resources to chart a path towards sustainability. It dives into the depths of already established renewable energy programs that the states ought to accelerate to enable them to reach wider populations, as well as the mutually beneficial relationship we have between renewable energy and the environment.
Editorial Introduction to the Themed Section of this Volume: Afrika’s Transformation Aspirations Through the Eyes of Decolonisation – From Rhetoric to Action
Authors: Dube Angelo , Musekwa Rikho Tendani
Published: April 2024

Editorial
DETERMINATION OF CLEAN PRODUCTION STRATEGY IN GINGER ESSENTIAL OIL AGROINDUSTRY CV.XY LAMPUNG
Authors: Azalia Ailsa , Utomo Tanto Pratondo , Hidayati Sri
Published: April 2024

Agroindustri minyak atsiri merupakan salah satu agroindustri penyumbang devisa bagi perekonomian Indonesia. Dalam satu kali proses produksi minyak atsiri di CV. XY menghasil limbah berupa hidrosol sebesar 1,5 L dan ampas sebesar 140,37 Kg. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menciptakan CV. XY sebagai greenindustry melakui penerapan produksi bersih. Penelitian dilakukan melalui observasi dan wawancara menggunakan metode Quick Scan dan Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan opsi srategi penerapan produksi yang utama pada kriteria bahan dengan bobot 0,607 dengan alternatif menjaga kualitas bahan baku memiliki bobot sebesar 0,652. Opsi penerapan produksi yang kedua yaitu pada tenaga kerja dengan bobot 0,139 dan alternatif menyusun SOP yang aman bagi pekerja memiliki bobot 0,650. Hidrosol dan ampas jahe yang dihasilkan masih mengandung senyawa organik yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai produk sampingan yang bernilai tambah tinggi.
Manfaat Permainan Olahraga Tradisional Terhadap Perkembangan Motorik Anak Sd 020 Muhammadiyah Kec. Kuok
Authors: Rezki  , Islami Febi , Br Siagian Elva Anastasia
Published: April 2024

Di era teknologi canggih seperti saat ini, banyak anak yang menghabiskan waktunya untuk bermain di warung-warung internet, hanya untuk bermain game online. Tidak jarang dijumpai kebanyakan mereka adalah siswa sekolah dasar. Dengan adanya teknologi canggih mereka lebih banyak menghabiskan waktunya hanya untuk bermain game baik di warung-warung internet, maupun dengan menggunakan gadget. Hal ini menimbulkan permasalahan baru, dimana permainan tersebut tanpa disadari dapat menjadikan anak memiliki pribadi yang tertutup dan tidak peka terhadap lingkungan sekitar hingga menjadikan dia seorang yang individualis. Sifat yang demikian akan membentuk karakter yang tidak baik dan tidak dianjurkan untuk diajarkan secara berlebihan dari lingkungan keluarga maupun lingkungan pendidikan, dan menggangu perkembangan motorik anak. Keterampilan motorik sangat penting diajarkan kepada siswa sekolah dasar. Karena karakteristik mereka sebagai anak anak yang selalu bergerak dengan riang sehingga keterampilan motorik yang baik sangat diperlukan untuk perkembangan anak. perkembangan motoric anak adalah suatu proses kematangan yang berhubungan dengan aspek deferensial bentuk atau fungsi termasuk perubahan social emosional.

Keywords: Manfaat Permaian Olahraga Tradisonal

 

Di era teknologi canggih seperti saat ini, banyak anak yang menghabiskan waktunya untuk bermain di warung-warung internet, hanya untuk bermain game online. Tidak jarang dijumpai kebanyakan mereka adalah siswa sekolah dasar. Dengan adanya teknologi canggih mereka lebih banyak menghabiskan waktunya hanya untuk bermain game baik di warung-warung internet, maupun dengan menggunakan gadget. Hal ini menimbulkan permasalahan baru, dimana permainan tersebut tanpa disadari dapat menjadikan anak memiliki pribadi yang tertutup dan tidak peka terhadap lingkungan sekitar hingga menjadikan dia seorang yang individualis. Sifat yang demikian akan membentuk karakter yang tidak baik dan tidak dianjurkan untuk diajarkan secara berlebihan dari lingkungan keluarga maupun lingkungan pendidikan, dan menggangu perkembangan motorik anak. Keterampilan motorik sangat penting diajarkan kepada siswa sekolah dasar. Karena karakteristik mereka sebagai anak anak yang selalu bergerak dengan riang sehingga keterampilan motorik yang baik sangat diperlukan untuk perkembangan anak. perkembangan motoric anak adalah suatu proses kematangan yang berhubungan dengan aspek deferensial bentuk atau fungsi termasuk perubahan social emosional.
Pengecekan Tensi Dan Gula Darah Bagi Masyarakat Desa 4 Kabupaten Kampar
Authors: Suryanti  , Hidayati Nurkhairo , Hajar Ibnu , Ritawati Tengku , Sukarni  , Robiah Siti , Mellisa  , Ferazona Sepita , Fauziah Nurul , Al Abrar Said Muhammad
Published: April 2024

Kegiatan bakti sosial ini bertujuan untuk mengedukasi warga Desa 4 Kabupaten Kampar tentang perlunya pemantauan tekanan darah dan glukosa. Tindakan pencegahan menjadi kunci untuk menjaga agar kondisi tidak semakin parah dengan tes glukosa darah yang bermanfaat bagi anggota masyarakat dengan mengidentifikasi masalah yang berkaitan dengan gula darah, salah satunya gula darah tinggi atau rendah. Selain itu, memeriksakan tekanan darah secara rutin dapat mengurangi risiko terkena tekanan darah tinggi yang tidak baik untuk kesehatan. Sehingga dapat mengurangi dampak pada kehidupan sehari-hari. Kegiatan amal ini dilakukan di unit regional Kylä 4 yang diikuti oleh 40 warga. Pada kegiatan ini, Anda akan mempelajari materi dan tahapan pengukuran gula darah dan tekanan darah, serta informasi tekanan darah untuk glukosa. 187 mg/dL. kemudian pelatihan dilanjutkan dengan pelatihan langsung bagi umat paroki. Kegiatan ini memiliki banyak manfaat bagi anggota masyarakat untuk memanfaatkan peluang yang ada dan mengetahui cara melindungi diri serta mengetahui resiko hidup.
Pelatihan Pemrograman Robot EVOCE di SMP Negeri 37 Pekanbaru
Authors: Yuliani Sri , Istikomah Endang , Ayu Rizqiani Diyah , Linarta Arie
Published: April 2024

Robot edukasi merupakan suatu penemuan media pembelajaran yang terbarukan. Media pembelajaran perlu dikembangkan beragam variasi dengan tujuan menciptakan keragaman media yang digunakan untuk pembelajaran khususnya pengenalan bahasa asing. Namun ada permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh young learners, pertama yang menjadi perhatian tim pelaksana yaitu sulitnya anak untuk diajak konsentrasi saat belajar yaitu kesulitan dalam proses membaca khususnya bahasa asing yang tentunya akan berdampak pada terlambatnya anak dalam pemahaman materi pembelajaran bahasa asing. Permasalahan kedua, proses belajar sebelumnya kurang efektif karena anak sulit untuk diajak fokus pada pembelajaran yang diberikan. Permasalahan ketiga, anak sering fokus pada handphone memberikan dampak negatif terhadap perkembangan motorik kasar dan halusnya. Permasalahan keempat adalah media pembelajaran yang dapat meningkatkan minat belajar anak. Dari permasalahn tersebut diatas, maka dirasa perlu dikenalkan robot edukasi berupa Robot Evoce  dengan tujuan sebagai alternatif media pembelajaran pada anak dengan mengajak anak berkolaborasi dan menyusun sederetan instruksi pada robot untuk melakukan suatu aktivitas pembelajaran yang mengarah kepada mengasah logika berfikir anak dan menarik minat anak untuk belajar bahasa asing. Target luaran untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang ada akan diciptakan media pembelajaran interaktif berupa Robot yang diberi nama Robot Evoce (English Vocabulary for Children).
Innovative Ansätze der Daseinsvorsorge in ländlichen Räumen - Lernen von Erfahrungen anderer europäischer Länder für Deutschland (InDaLE) : Projektabschlussbericht
Authors: Weitkamp Alexandra , Hernández Alistair Adam , Bannert Jörn , Brad Alexandru , Danielzyk Rainer , Freyboth Juliane , Gebauer Alice , Mose Ingo , Ortner Andreas , Rutsch Carla , Schellworth Christin , Steinführer Annett , Tent Nathalie , Voß Winrich , Warner Barbara
Published: April 2024

The research project InDaLE (Innovative approaches to services of general interest in rural areas - learning from the experiences of other European countries for Germany) analysed innovative approaches to services of general interest in Austria, Sweden, Scotland and Germany and examined their transferability and applicability to rural areas in Germany. The analysis of experiences in other European countries regarding the adaptation of infrastructures is used for the development of innovative approaches in Germany and can offer new solutions.
PERSONAL AND SEMANTIC CORRELATES OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY AMONG UNIVERSITY GRADUATES AND YOUNG TEACHERS
Authors: Vazhenina Elena A.
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the identification of personal and semantic correlates of educational activity among students of pedagogical specialties and young teachers with work experience of no more than three years, their comparison, determination of general and special characteristics.
WAYS TO OVERCOME LANGUAGE BARRIERS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Authors: Baranova Olga V. , Marinchuk Nadezhda S. , Dmitriev Ilya L.
Published: April 2024

The article examines the definitions of a language barrier in scientific literature, analyses the possible causes of language barriers and ways to overcome them by foreign students. Hypothesis: it seems possible to improve students’ performance and teach them to overcome barriers in foreign language communication by increasing the level of awareness and self-organisation of foreign speakers. The research methods included theoretical and methodological analysis of philosophical, psychological, pedagogical and methodological literature, questionnaires and a written survey. Results: during the study, it was found that in the scientific literature there is no unambiguous definition of the “language barrier” concept; such concepts as cultural, communicative, semantic, psychological and linguistic barriers are considered. Overcoming difficulties of various kinds, according to domestic and foreign researchers, is facilitated by a high level of personal stability, moral attitudes, and self-actualisation. High academic results are associated with the compensatory competence of students, the level of motivation, cognitive flexibility, the ability to mobilise internal reserves, self-organisation skills and the creative potential of the individual.
ANALYSING THE PROCESSES OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE EXAMPLE OF A RUSSIAN UNIVERSITY
Authors: Kalugina Tatiana N. , Chibisguleva Tatiana I.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the forced digitalisation of all spheres of society and exposed the political and economic prerequisites for its further development. The government motivates universities to develop digital educational products and create their own digital educational environment both independently and in cooperation with other universities and EdTech companies. The article discusses different tasks of the digital transformation of higher education in the European Union and Russia, focuses on the development of the market of commercial educational programmes presented by EdTech companies, and describes the benefits and risks of digitalisation. As an illustrative example, the authors take a detailed look at the digital educational environment of one of the leading Russian universities, the development and implementation of digital educational and administrative platforms to simplify the learning process. In order to assess the advantages and disadvantages of digitalisation of education, a survey of university students was conducted, which made it possible to identify their attitude to the innovations and give them an assessment.
Pathogen Growth Inhibition in Ocimum Basilicum (L.), Malus Domestica (Borkh.), and Citrus Limon (L.) by Low-Dose UV-C LED Exposure
Authors:   ENEA, Department FSN-PLAS-PAX, Centro Ricerche Frascati via E. Fermi 45 00044 Frascati, Italy, Di Lazzaro Paolo , Metelli Giulio ,   University of Tuscia, Dept. DAFNE via S. Camillo de Lellis 01100 Viterbo, Italy, Bollanti Sarah ,   ENEA, Department FSN-PLAS-PAX, Centro Ricerche Frascati via E. Fermi 45 00044 Frascati, Italy, Lai Antonia ,   ENEA, Department FSN-TECFIS-DIM, Centro Ricerche Frascati via E. Fermi 45 00044 Frascati, Italy, Montecchi Marco ,   ENEA, Department TE RIN-STSN-ITES, Centro Ricerche Casaccia via Anguillarese, 301, 00123 Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy, Murra Daniele ,   ENEA, Department FSN-PLAS-PAX, Centro Ricerche Frascati via E. Fermi 45 00044 Frascati, Italy, Bernabei Guido ,   ENEA, Department SSPT-BIOAG-PROBIO, Centro Ricerche Casaccia via Anguillarese, 301, 00123 Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy, Bacchetta Loretta ,   ENEA, Department SSPT-BIOAG-PROBIO, Centro Ricerche Casaccia via Anguillarese, 301, 00123 Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy
Published: April 2024

In order to stimulate hormesis in basil, apple and lemon we used Ultraviolet C-band (UV-C) radiation emitted by an array of Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) at low irradiation doses followed by inoculation of the pathogens Botrytis cinerea and Penicillium digitatum. The LEDs are preferable to conventional mercury lamps when robustness and portability are required. Hormetic doses lower than those reported in the literature were used, in order to achieve short irradiation times and thus rapid treatment of crops. The results show that a dose of just 0.3 kJ m-2 released in a time interval of 3 to 14 seconds generates metabolites that inhibit, or dramatically slow, pathogen growth. After 75 days from irradiation immediately followed by inoculation, the fungal development on basil plants affected less than 30% of the epigeal part, compared to 90% in the unirradiated control. In addition, we obtained preliminary results of low-dose hormetic irradiation of lemons and apples. No fungal growth was observed in 75% of irradiated apples 15 days after irradiation and inoculation. Irradiated lemons showed complete inhibition of P. Digitatum growth. One can then infer that preventive irradiation by LED is beneficial to limit crop diseases in both pre-harvest and post-harvest without harming the plant or the environment, as a sustainable alternative to pesticides.
First Report of a Colopancreatic Fistula in Crohn’s Disease
Authors:   Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany, R Margies , K Oberholzer ,   Department of Radiology, University Medical Center of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany, L Seidmann ,   Department of Pathology, University Medical Center of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany, N Bouzakri ,   Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany, C Mann ,   Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany, H Lang ,   Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany, K Horisberger ,   Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany
Published: April 2024

Penetrating complications in the sense of a fistula is a frequent problem in Crohn’s Disease; however, fistula formation into the tail of the pancreas has never been described. We report the case of a colopancreatic fistula in Crohn’s Disease, which has been successfully resected.
Prevalence of Pubertal Delay in Paediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Authors:   Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Bamemda, Cameroon, KM Kan , H Muyele ,   Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Bamemda, Cameroon, N Monono ,   Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon, C Fomenky ,   Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Bamemda, Cameroon, A Chiabi ,   Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Bamemda, Cameroon, E Mah ,   Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
Published: April 2024

Background: In Cameroon, Paediatric HIV occurs in 7 per 500,000 people living with HIV. HIV infection can result in impaired sexual development and delayed puberty. There are few studies on the impact of HIV on puberty. Aim: To determine prevalence of pubertal delay in paediatric population infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) on antiretroviral therapy. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that assessed puberty using the Marshall and Tanner staging system in 120 HIV positive children aged 8-18years, at the Bamenda Regional Hospital treatment Centre from February to May 2022. Data obtained included sex, age, tanner stage of development and age at puberty. Results: Of 120 participants included, the majority 64(53.3%) were girls. The median (IQR) age was 13.9(11.1-15.8) and 71(59.2%) were aged =13years. Sixty-three (52.5%) participants were in Tanner stage 1-2 and the prevalence of pubertal delay was 12.7%. Median age at puberty in years was thelarche: 12.5(9.9-14.4), adrenarche: 13.2(11.8-14.6), menarche: 14(13-14) in girls and gonadarche: 12.9(11.6-14.4), adrenarche: 13.3(11.4-14.4) in boys. Conclusion: About 13% of HIV infected children on ART experience pubertal delay with a prevalence rate of 12.7%.
The Synthesis of Nucleotide Diphosphate Uronic Acids via the Coupling of Activated Nucleotides with Uronic Acid-1-Phosphates
Authors: Bargmann Austin , Sousa Marcelo , Sammakia Tarek
Published: April 2024

The stereoselective synthesis of nucleotide diphosphate (NDP) uronic acids from simple sugar precursors, including gluco-, galacto-, and mannopyranoside derivatives, is described. Key to this convergent synthesis is the coupling of a uronic acid 1-phosphate with a nucleotide monophosphate activated as the phosphorimidazolide to form the NDP-uronic acid, of which 10 derivatives were prepared. The coupling is compatible with the carboxylic acid functionality present in uronic acid-1-phosphates with conversions above 95% and isolated yields typically above 60%. Key features of this work include (i) stereoselective synthesis of ⍺-phosphoglycosides from perbenzylated ⍺- and β-thioglycosides, (ii) selective and mild oxidation of galactose-, glucose-, and mannose-1-phosphates to the corresponding uronic acid-1-phosphate, and (iii) mild coupling conditions to directly provide nucleotide diphosphate uronic acids from unprotected uronic acid-1-phosphates and nucleotide phosphorimidazolides.
Quantification of temperature-dependent CO2 adsorption kinetics in Lewatit VP OC 1065, Purolite A110, and TIFSIX-3-Ni for direct air capture
Authors: Low May-Yin (Ashlyn) , Danaci David , Sturman Callum , Petit Camille
Published: April 2024

One of the critical factors affecting the performance of an adsorption-based direct air capture (DAC) process is the CO2 adsorption kinetics. Yet, this data is not currently available in the literature for many DAC adsorbents, particularly at the relevant conditions for DAC (i.e. ~ 0.04%vol or 400 ppm). In this study, we report temperature-dependent linear driving force constants (kLDF(T)) measured at 400 ppm CO2 between 20 °C and 70 °C for three promising DAC adsorbents: Lewatit VP OC 1065, Purolite A110, and TIFSIX-3-Ni. TIFSIX-3-Ni exhibits the fastest adsorption kinetics across the whole temperature range, while Purolite A110 has faster adsorption kinetics compared to Lewatit VP OC 1065 at temperatures greater than 40 °C. Overall, the kLDF(T) values determined in this work can be used for initial process scale modelling to assess the process performance of these adsorbents for DAC, while additional experiments would have to be conducted to determine kLDF constants outside this temperature range and at different CO2 concentrations.
From Digital Blueprint to Chemical Reality: Methanol to Formaldehyde at Ambient Conditions
Authors: Mehta Shweta , Kasabe Mirabai , Umbarkar Shubhangi , Joshi Kavita
Published: April 2024

Partial oxidation of methanol to value added product presents an intriguing yet challenging process. Among these products, formaldehyde is the simplest and one of the most vital aliphatic aldehydes, which has extensive application across various domains. Industrially, silver and iron-molybdenum oxides are used as catalysts for the conversion of methanol to formaldehyde at elevated temperatures (600 ◦ C and 250-400 ◦ C, respectively). However, in this computational and experimental study, we have demonstrated the efficacy of ZnO as a catalyst. Notably, in the presence of ZnO, methanol readily converts to formaldehyde even under ambient conditions. We employed periodic density functional theory (DFT) to explore (1011) facet of ZnO to elucidate its inter- action with methanol. Our comprehensive analysis identified the most active facet (1011) involved in the spontaneous conversion of methanol to formaldehyde. Subsequently, experimental validation supported our theoretical findings, demonstrating the conversion of methanol to formaldehyde with 100% selectivity at room temperature and atmospheric pressure in the presence of ZnO. This study exemplifies the pivotal role of theory in catalyst design.
Photocatalytic Synthesis of unsymmetrical Bis-N-Heterocycles
Authors: Gupta Shiv Shankar , Rav Shourabh , Chandra Devesh , Sharma Upendra
Published: April 2024

In this study, a sustainable approach has been revealed for the synthesis of bis-N-heteroaryl motifs comprising an indole and an isoquinoline/quinoline moieties. A novel photolabile phthalimide reagent based on indole was specifically designed to facilitate its coupling with medicinally valuable quinoline and isoquinoline motifs in the Minisci-type reaction. Indomethacin and ibuprofen-based reagents were also coupled with isoquinolines to generate a unique chemical space for further exploration in drug discovery research. Detailed experimental and theoretical studies were conducted to understand the mechanism of the developed protocol. This protocol can be a green tool for integrating drug molecules to discover new therapeutic leads.
Leveraging Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Study Biocompatible Scaffolds Diffusion and Perfusion for Lab-on-a-Chip Systems
Authors: Azagra Marc , Gomez-Cabeza David , Portela Alejandro , Matajsz Gergo , Torras Nuria , Martinez Elena , Marco-Rius Irene
Published: April 2024

To foster the efficient development of 3D cell culture models, we developed a strategy to assess the liquid flow perfusion through biocompatible scaffolds. Biocompatible scaffolds play a crucial role in creating 3D in vitro models for precision medicine. Therefore, it is imperative to thoroughly characterise the physical properties of these scaffolds. In this study, we leverage nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to examine the diffusivity and perfusion properties of commonly used cryogels and hydrogels. We used deuterium oxide (i.e. heavy water) as a contrast agent to monitor the reduction in proton concentration from water within the scaffolds due to molecular motion. By analysing pixel intensity in MRI images, we extract information on the diffusion speed and perfusion efficacy of these materials. This approach allowed us to investigate passive water diffusion in a carboxymethyl cellulose cryogel and polyethylene glycol diacrylate hydrogel. The diffusion rates differed by 50% between the two scaffolds. Furthermore, we measured their perfusion properties in a PDMS microfluidic chip.
DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE: IMPLICATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: Aliyu Tanimu Adamu , Abubakar Hadiza Saidu
Published: April 2024

Objective: The objectives of this study are: 1. evaluate the effect of job-related diversity on collective organizational commitment in public sector organizations in Nigeria; 2. evaluate the effect of cultural diversity on collective organizational commitment in public sector organizations in Nigeria. The aim of the study is to examine diversity in the workplace to achieve collective organizational commitment in public sector organizations in Nigeria.
 
Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. The theory that is related to this work having reviewed some theories is the Social Identity Theory. Social identity theory is a social psychological theory that is utilized in organizations to obtain high employee performance. Social identity theory gives more understanding of diversity in terms of understanding the role of group divisions in organization.
 
Method: The study relied on a self-developed structured questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. Using SPSS version 20 software, descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to assess the data and statistically analysed the data that had been collected.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings revealed that job-related diversity has a significant effect on collective organizational commitment in public sector organizations in Nigeria (β=0.077, p<0.05), and that cultural diversity has no significant effect on collective organizational commitment in public sector organizations in Nigeria (β =0.030, p>0.05).
 
Originality/Value: Previous studies had focused on different types of diversity and their attributes, but have not adequately addressed the factors that can strengthen the relationships. This study to filled this gap by examining the impact of workplace diversity on organizational commitment in the Nigerian Public Sector Organizations. The research also highlighted the need for a combination of cultural and experiential factors to understand the challenges faced by employees in a diverse workplace..
Soberania e Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional na formação do nutricionista
Authors: Beato Gabriel Cunha , Cardozo Najla de Oliveira , Popelka Regina María , Oliveira Maria Rita Marques de
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho objetificou identificar e analisar conteúdos de Soberania e Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (SSAN) em componentes curriculares de cursos de graduação em nutrição de Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) da América Latina. Realizado em 2018, através de pesquisa documental exploratória, referenciada na análise de conteúdo, integrando abordagem quantitativa e reflexiva. Fizeram parte do estudo 29 cursos de 25 IES e 17 Projetos Políticos Pedagógicos (PPP). A análise ocorreu a partir das categorias: aderência, coerência, proporção e posição ao longo do curso, classificadas em escala likert em conceitos A, B e C. Destes 17 cursos com PPP, as avaliações resultaram em: 53% B, 29% C e 18% A, apontando o predomínio de pontuações medianas e baixas. A SSAN se mostra distante da visão abrangente, expressa ou não nos documentos, reforçando a importância dos PPP e que os mesmos sejam constantemente atualizados, aprofundando coesamente a SSAN em seus componentes curriculares.
Opening up the narrow
Authors: Nicoll Antipas Philippa
Published: April 2024

It is vital to engage with professional learning and development (PLD) to be a teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand. In the way it has been enacted due to education policy, PLD has essentially become synonymous with teacher inquiry: to engage with PLD is to follow an inquiry cycle. Literature into what constitutes effective teacher PLD similarly endorses an inquiry approach. But teacher inquiry as interpreted by Ministry of Education neoliberal-influenced policy and procedures risks becoming a linear process abstracted away from the context and complexity of schools and teaching. Neoliberal influences on education policy have similarly supported input-output assumptions of PLD and have led to a narrowing effect. However, it is possible to open PLD up to be creative and subversive. If policy and procedure were to be decoupled, introducing greater flexibility, and refocused on the principles that underpin effective teacher PLD, then this creativity and transformation could be realised.
Research on Corpus Linguistics and English Language Teaching
Authors: Li Han
Published: April 2024

Corpus linguistics is a discipline that has emerged in recent years as a product of the continuous development of the information age. It has the potential to revolutionize the current teaching mode of university English and innovate teaching methods. The application of corpus linguistics has pointed out a new direction for English teaching and has provided new development opportunities for the discipline in the context of deepening education. Based on this, the article delves into an in-depth discussion of corpus linguistics and English teaching. It briefly introduces corpus linguistics and its disciplinary status, discusses its impact on university English teaching, and proposes suggestions for the application of corpus linguistics to address the problems brought about by the traditional English teaching mode. It is hoped that the research presented in this paper will serve as a valuable reference for related industries.
A Study on Perception Survey of Preservice Elementary Teachers on Teaching Methods in Astronomy — A Secondary Publication
Authors: Lee Yong-seob
Published: April 2024

This study was conducted on 115 students from four classes of 2nd-year intensive courses at B University of Education. Preservice elementary teachers were surveyed on what teaching methods they were aware of regarding the subject of elementary science astronomy. Recognition data of 80 people from whom the questionnaire was collected were analyzed. For this study, a 5-day survey was conducted. Preservice elementary teachers complained of difficulties in teaching methods in the astronomy area of the science department. The purpose of this study was to find out what difficulties preservice elementary teachers have in teaching elementary science astronomy topics and to explore more efficient teaching methods for teaching astronomy topics. The topic of the survey was set by discussing with the preservice elementary teachers about what kind of survey to use in teaching the subject of elementary science astronomy. There are many topics for elementary science astronomy, but two questionnaires were prepared focusing on the unit on the Earth and the moon: “What does the Earth look like?” in Unit 4 (1/10) of the 3rd year, 1st semester; in Unit 2 (1/11) of the 1st semester of the 6th grade, it was set as “What does the moon look like?” The surveys candidly described how to teach the subject of astronomy to elementary school students by mobilizing all the background knowledge of preservice elementary teachers. The results of these surveys were visualized and displayed using NetMiner as a language analysis method, and the contents of the responses to the actual surveys by preservice elementary teachers were described and interpreted. Based on these results, preservice elementary teachers tried to suggest a more efficient teaching method for the subject of elementary science astronomy. In addition, basic procedures and methods for lecturing on the subject of elementary science astronomy were presented. A more efficient teaching method for teaching elementary science astronomy subjects to preservice elementary teachers was suggested.
Enhancement of International Students’ Psychological Well-Being and Social Integration Through Peer-to-Peer Support Networks
Authors: Wu Yushen , Wu Di , Wang Yang
Published: April 2024

This study explores the efficacy of “Peer-to-Peer Wellbeing Circles” in enhancing the psychological well-being and social integration of international students. Through a combination of literature review, innovative program design, and empirical evaluation, we address the prevalent issues of loneliness, cultural shock, and mental health challenges faced by this population. Our methodology involves matching students based on shared interests and backgrounds and facilitating monthly exchange activities to foster connections. Findings from questionnaire feedback highlight significant improvements in participants’ social interactions and mental health support, with a majority reporting enhanced well-being. This initiative underscores the vital role of peer support networks in educational settings, offering a replicable model for institutions aiming to improve international student experiences. Our results contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting structured peer support programs as a means to alleviate the psychological stresses of studying abroad.
Filosofie jako vyslovování nevyslovitelného
Authors: Kolman Vojtěch
Published: April 2024

Ve svém příspěvku chci argumentovat pro takové chápání analytické filosofie, které ji nevymezuje novými tématy, ale specifickým přístupem, tzv. obratem k jazyku, jenž se ukáže být v souladu s principem pravé filosofie vůbec.
Logická analýza jako filosofická metoda
Authors: Svoboda Vladimír
Published: April 2024

Článek ukazuje, jaká je role tradiční role logické analýzy v rámci filosofického bádání. Naznačuje rovněž, že současné logické metody začínají otevírat cestu k modelování procesů, které filosofie tradičně zkoumá.
Řízení se pravidlem jako nový název pro staré věci
Authors: Kolman Vojtěch
Published: April 2024

Článek se zabývá wittgensteinovskou koncepcí následování pravidla na pozadí starých i moderních epistemických distinkcí, od Platónova rozpomínání se přes Kantovu opozici názoru a pojmu po Brandomovo činění něčeho implicitního explicitním.
Negace a náznaky: Parmenidés a Wittgenstein
Authors: Thein Karel
Published: April 2024

Abstrakt/Abstract  Na příkladu dvou myslitelů ze zcela odlišných období dějin filosofie lze předvést otázku nejobecnějších podmínek pravdivé řeči, které se projevují na pomezí sémantiky v užším slova smyslu a utváření širšího pojmu světa jakožto pojmu, k němuž patří vytyčení jasných mezí smysluplného vypovídání o tom, co je. Od této velmi obecné otázky se příspěvek obrací k užšímu tématu negace čili k pravidlům užití řeči, která je sice správná a v některých případech pravdivá, avšak postrádá svůj vlastní a specifický korelát v plné osnově skutečnosti samé. Výchozími texty jsou zlomky Parmenidovy básně O jsoucím a její moderní výklady od čtení Russellova až po tzv. modální interpretaci, kladoucí důraz na motivy nutného jsoucího a nemožného nejsoucího, a dále pasáže z Wittgensteinova Traktátu i Filosofických zkoumání (§ 50). Podrobnější srovnání postoje obou myslitelů k negaci umožňuje prohloubit i rozšířit starší srovnávání Parmenidova argumentu o nemožnosti mluvit o tom, co není, a Wittgensteinova důrazu na nutnou existenci jednoduchých objektů.  Choosing two thinkers from two entirely different periods of the history of philosophy, one can fruitfully illustrate the issue of the most general conditions of truthful speech, which take effect on the crossroad of the narrowly conceived semantics and a broadly construed concept of the world as a concept that implies the posting of neat limits of the meaningful linguistic articulation of what there is. From this very general issue, the article turns to the narrower question of negation, and thus of the rules of the use of the correct and sometimes true speech that, nevertheless, lacks its specific referent in the full structure of reality. The texts under scrutiny are the fragments of Parmenides’ poem On Being and its modern exegeses ranging from Russell to the modal interpretation that emphasizes the necessary being and the impossible not-being, plus passages from Wittgenstein’s Tractatus and also his Philosophical Investigation (§ 50). A more detailed comparison of the attitude of both thinkers towards negation helps to both deepen and expand the earlier suggested parallel between Parmenides’ argument about the impossibility to speak about what is not and Wittgenstein’s emphasis on the necessary existence of simple objects.
Prchavý subjekt
Authors: Jacko Tomas
Published: April 2024

Od poloviny dvacátého století se nejrůznější společenskovědní disciplíny obzvláště důkladně zabývají otázkou subjektu, jeho povahy a vymezitelnosti. Koncept subjektu se ukazuje jako obtížně uchopitelný a celkově problematický. Na pozadí krátkých rozborů textů zvolených ze škály oborů od historie filozofie přes psychoanalýzu a sociologii až po teorii jazyka a filozofii vědy se v našem pojednání snažíme konstruovat mozaiku několika víceméně aktuálních pohledů na subjekt, na jejímž základě pak poukazujeme na vnitřní rozporuplnost samotného procesu, jímž je subjekt konstituován.Since the middle of the twentieth century, the notion of the subject and the possibilities of delineating its nature have been the focus of particular attention within a number of humanities disciplines. The concept of the subject has proved difficult to tackle, and wholly problematic in general. Briefly analysing selected texts by authors involved in various fields of study, ranging from history of philosophy by psychoanalysis and sociology to theory of language and philosophy of science, we endeavour to construct a mosaic of several more or less contemporary views of the subject, on the basis of which we then point to the instability of the process itself by means of which the subject is constituted.
Význam obecného výrazu ve Fregově pojetí
Authors: Vlasáková Marta
Published: April 2024

Gottlob Frege rozlišuje mezi smyslem a významem výrazů, přičemž smyslem rozumí to, co je výrazem vyjadřováno, významem pak to, co je jím označováno. Toto rozlišení se týká jak singulárních, tak obecných výrazů, ovšem Fregovy rozbory týkající se významu obecných výrazů jsou všeobecně méně známy. Chci zdůraznit skutečnost, že Frege považuje za význam obecných výrazů pojem, který chápe jako tzv. nenasycenou funkci, nikoli jako množinu nebo zobrazení. To mu umožňuje zachovat některé podstatné intuice týkající se obecnin – můžeme např. mít obecný pojem (znát nějakou vlastnost či relaci), aniž bychom věděli, jaké předměty pod něj spadají. Zároveň se snažím ukázat, že není jasné, nakolik Frege skutečně zastával tezi, která mu bývá obvykle přičítána, totiž že identita pojmů je dána jejich koextenzivitou.   Gottlob Frege distinguished between sense and reference of expressions. 'Sense' according to him is that what the expression means, 'reference' is that what is designated by it. This distinction concerns both singular and general terms but Frege’s analyses focused on general terms are much less known. It is crucial, I argue, to appreciate the importance of the fact that the reference of a general term is, according to Frege, a concept – identified with an unsaturated function in the Fregean sense, i.e. not a set, and not a mapping. In this way Frege can keep some important intuitions about universals – for instance that we can have a general concept (know a property or a relation) even if we don’t know which objects fall under it. I also try to show that it is not clear whether Frege really defended the thesis usually attributed to him that the identity of concepts is guaranteed solely by their coextensivity.
Nová metodika hodnocení výsledků VaV
Authors: Peregrin Jaroslav
Published: April 2024

Zpráva o nové verzi metodiky vydané RVVI
Caveat amator: Podvodné znásilnění
Authors: Sobek Tomáš
Published: April 2024

Znásilnění můžeme předběžně chápat jako nekonsenzuální sex, to znamená sex bez souhlasu. Nabízí se otázka, zda je správné, abychom i dosažení sexu na základě podvodného překroucení nebo zamlčení relevantních a významných faktů kvalifikovali jako znásilnění, tedy jako něco trestuhodného. Myslím, že bychom měli rozlišovat podvod, jehož účelem je dosažení sexu bez souhlasu, a podvod, jehož účelem je dosažení souhlasu k sexu.
Global Geography: Global Evolution of Geographical Knowledge
Authors: Voronkova Lyudmila
Published: April 2024

Textbook for the basic discipline “Global Geography” of the curriculum in the direction of “International Relations”, developed according to MSU OS 3++ for 1st year students of the Faculty of Global Processes of Lomonosov Moscow State University. This issue contains materials of the first section “Global evolution of geographical knowledge” and includes questions for self-checking, basic concepts, a list of recommended literature and Internet sources.
THE EFFECT OF BOMB METHOD (BREASTCARE, OXYTOCIN MASSAGE, AND MARMET TECHNIQUE) ON BREAST MILK PRODUCTION IN POSTPARTUM MOTHERS
Authors: Silvia Silvia Putri , Yanti Ariu Dewi , Heni Heni Frilasari
Published: April 2024

The smooth process of lactation or the production and release of breast milk is influenced by breast care, frequency of breastfeeding, mother's psychology, mother's health, and contraception. The decrease in milk production is also caused by a lack of the hormones prolactin and oxytocin which play a role in the lactation process. This study aims to determine the effect of BOM method on milk production in post partum mothers. Quasy experimental research design with a Static Group Comparison approach. The population in this study were all post partum mothers in the Working Area of the Melonguane Public Health Center, Talaud Islands Regency in December 2022-January 2023 as many as 34 people. Data collection used purposive sampling, so that a sample of 32 people was obtained. The research instrument used the SOP for the BOM method and a checklist for breast milk production. Data analysis using the Mann Whitney Test. The results showed that all milk production in the intervention group was good, as many as 16 respondents (100%), while in the control group, most were good, as many as 9 respondents (56.3%). The results of the Mann Whitney test showed that the p value (0.000) < ???? (0.05) so that Ho was rejected and H1 was accepted, meaning The BOM method has been proven to increase milk production in Post Partum Mothers so as to increase the degree of optimal growth and development for baby
Improving Personal Hygiene of Scabies Sufferers in Adolescents Using the Peer Group Method
Authors: Prameswari Veryudha Eka , Sa'diyah Lida Khalimatus
Published: April 2024

Cleanliness of the skin and mucous membranes is very important because the skin is the body's first line of defense from germs. Low levels of hygiene and sanitation as well as socio-economic conditions are factors that trigger the occurrence of scabies. Scabies or scabies is an infectious skin disease caused by the infestation of the mite Sarcoptes scabies and is zoonotic. Scabies is one of the most common dermatological conditions, accounting for the majority of skin diseases in developing countries. Globally, it affects more than 130 million people at any time

Objectives: This research aims to improve Personal Hygiene for scabies sufferers in adolescents using the Peer Group method

Methods: The method in this study was to use the peer group method with a research design using a pre-experiment with the type of one-group pretest-posttest design. The population is all female students at the Roudlotun Nasyiin Islamic Boarding School, namely 24 students, the sampling uses total sampling with a sample of 24 respondents. The study was conducted for 3 weeks

Results: The results of this study are that all respondents before being given the peer-group method were included in the inappropriate personal hygiene category as many as 24 respondents (100%) and after being carried out with the peer group method almost all of the respondents were included in the personal hygiene category right 22 respondents (91.7 %), and 2 respondents (8.3%) still did not do personal hygiene correctly

Conclusions: This study concludes that there is an influence of the peer group education method on the personal hygiene of female students at the Roudlotun Nasyiin Islamic Boarding School. The peer group method makes it easier to provide information about personal hygiene in dealing with scabies sufferers, namely through peers, those who live together will know each other so they can remind each other about the personal hygiene of female students.
APPLICATION OF CURIOSITY TOWARD TODDLER POSITIVE THINKING ATTITUDE IN FACING THE ERA SOCIETY 5.0
Authors: Laili Siti Indatul , Peni Tri , Ratnaningsih Tri
Published: April 2024

Era 5.0 is an era of digitalization technology that can influence the development of toddlers because the development of cognitive function, the immune system, and physical growth occur rapidly. Including toddlers' high curiosity about technology, one of which is using mobile devices. The purpose of this research was to prove the influence of applying curiosity on toddlers' positive thinking attitudes in facing the era society 5.0 in East Wonoayu Hamlet, Dukuhmojo Village, Mojoagung District, Jombang Regency. The design of this research used a one-group pra-post test design. The population in this research were all mothers and toddlers in East Wonoayu Hamlet, Dukuhmojo Village, Mojoagung District, Jombang Regency totaling 47 children. The sampling technique used was total sampling. The samples in this research were all mothers and toddlers in East Wonoayu Hamlet, Dukuhmojo Village, Mojoagung District, Jombang Regency totaling 47 children. The instrument used to assess positive thinking attitudes is a questionnaire. Data processing starts from editing, coding, scoring, and data analysis was carried out using the cross table. The research results showed that there was an increase before the implementation of curiosity as many as 47 (100%) respondents had a moderate positive thinking attitude. And after implementing curiosity 17 (36%) respondents had a high positive thinking attitude. curiosity will motivate a person to continue looking for and knowing new things so that they can increase their knowledge and experience in the learning process.