bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relocation of Indigenous Tribes: Socio-Ecological Implications and Environmental Concerns
Authors: Prem Kumar K
Published: June 2024

This research paper explores the relocation of indigenous tribes and its socio-ecological implications, with a focus on the environmental concerns arising from such displacement. Indigenous communities worldwide often face forced relocation due to various factors, including land exploitation, development projects, and environmental degradation. Drawing upon a socio-ecological framework, this paper examines the multifaceted impact of relocation on indigenous peoples’ social, cultural, and ecological well-being. It also investigates the broader environmental consequences of displacement, including habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and resource exploitation. By integrating insights from environmental sociology, indigenous studies, and ecological anthropology, this paper seeks to raise awareness of the interconnectedness between human societies and the environment and advocate for more sustainable and just approaches to development and conservation.
The Signs of Mental Life: Understanding the Impact of Transculturalism on the Primitive Landscape in Selective Judith Wright Poems
Authors: Subha P , Prem Kumar K
Published: June 2024

A unique interpretation of land, which influenced and continues to influence human relationships with the Earth. Societies are not sensitized to the natural world in ways that affirm indigenous modes of being and knowing. Indigenous cultures and life ways need to be valued, especially traditional environmental knowledge which includes fire management, regenerative agriculture and climate adaptation. The primitive inhabitants adore carrying over their structural pattern of living style, stereotypes of culture, rituals, tradition and beliefs to the upcoming generation via carvings, rock art, body markings, folk lore and sermons in the ceremonies. The term ‘Migration’ created magical revolution among the innocent nomads. As a result, non – indigenous settlers pollute the landscape, customs and traditions and culture of the indigenous people. Aboriginal inhabitants are still living and preserving their cultures despite the deleterious effects of loss through oppression and settler colonialism. This article analysis the aboriginal intense feelings of searching for identity, disability, quest for the past, oppression in the hands of the white officers and the non – English – speaking immigrants through the selective poems of Judith Wright.
A Study of Attribution Theory in Antoine De Saint - Exupery’s the Little Prince
Authors: Sri Revathi S. D. , Godwin Raj S
Published: June 2024

Antoine de Saint-Exupery is a nobleman, military aviator, the French author and illustrator of the novella The Little Prince (French Title: Le Petit Prince). Reynal & Hitchcock released it in both English and French for the first time in the United States in April 1943. After France was freed, it was published posthumously there. The narrative structure of the novella centres on a Little Prince who travels to several planets, including Earth, and tackles issues of grief, loneliness, friendship, and love. The Little Prince observes things about adulthood, human nature, and life. This work becomes Saint-Exupery’s most successful work, selling an estimated of 140 million copies around the world which makes it one of the best-selling in history. This book has been translated into 505 different languages and being the second most translated work in the world. This paper tries to implicate the study of Attribution Theory in the renowned novella.
Angst and Resilience in Ian McEwan’s Solar: An Ecocritical Analysis
Authors: Kayalvizhi Catherine
Published: June 2024

Ian McEwan’s novel Solar presents a compelling narrative that intertwines themes of environmental degradation, personal struggles, and resilience. Set against the backdrop of the urgent global issue of climate change, the novel follows the tumultuous life of its protagonist, Michael Beard, a physicist whose personal and professional life is rife with moral dilemmas and ethical shortcomings. Through Beard’s journey, McEwan skilfully explores the complex interplay between humanity’s impact on the environment and the internal struggles faced by individuals grappling with their own flaws and vulnerabilities.
Reimagining Home: A Reading of Oikopoetics in Sara Joseph’s Gift in Green
Authors: Frazer Frank Joe F , Samuel Gnanaraj R
Published: June 2024

Sara Joseph, a prominent writer and social activist from Kerala, has made noteworthy contributions to the literary field and activism through her novel Gift in Green. The novel acts as a compelling source that advocates green consciousness which offers justice and resists the environmental imbalances that exist in the society. This paper explores the disruption that severs this vital connection, particularly through the destruction of lands. Deep-rooted in the philosophies of ‘oikopoetics’ the novel examines the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature which highlights the interconnectedness of human existence with the natural world. By applying oikopoetic theory, the study aims to elucidate the behavioural patterns of society and examine how the dominance of anthropocentric views and ego consciousness perpetuates urbanization and commercialization, leading to the contamination and exploitation of the earth.
Causes and Consequences of Introvert Personality: A Study in Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl
Authors: Arockia Lancia Joyce M
Published: June 2024

The researcher is trying to analyse the causes and consequences of Introvert personality by studying the character of Cath Avery in Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl.Psychoanalyst Carl Jung found his theory of introversion in a practical way by analysing the approach of introvert to the external world objectively. According to Jung, personality is based on four pairs of opposite types in which one of the pairs is introvert and extrovert. He describes introvert as being more focused on the internal world of reflection, thoughtful and insightful. In Fangirl, Cath is an introvert who feels insecure and bad about herself because of the impact of social environment over her personality. Despite all the hardships, Cath could able to publish her fanfiction book because of the constant encouragement from her boyfriend Levi. Introvert is a personality build up by temperament and environment. Though the temperament cannot change, personality changes with change in environment. The social environment plays a major role in the causes and consequences of the personality.
Impacto del FMI en los medios periodísticos de Argentina
Authors: González Carmen
Published: June 2024

En este trabajo, se pretende proceder al tratamiento automático de un corpus de textos periodísticos en español rioplatense, en el marco de la iniciativa que lleva a cabo el Centro de Estudios de Tecnología Educativa y Herramientas Informáticas de procesamiento del lenguaje (CETEHIPL). Dichos textos corresponden a tres medios importantes de la prensa argentina, especializados en cuestiones económicas, temática central que abordamos aquí: El Cronista, Ámbito financiero y El Economista. En cuanto al eje temporal, se tomaron en cuenta publicaciones recientes, es decir, posteriores a las elecciones legislativas de noviembre de 2021. Se procura analizar dicho corpus de modo de dilucidar dónde se encuentra el foco de interés, así como registrar el efecto de la pospandemia en lo económico, por supuesto siempre a nivel discursivo. Se entiende que en este caso, nuestro corpus de observación nos sitúa en un punto atravesado por la lógica mediática, ya que como muy bien afirma Hjarvard [2], los medios de comunicación juegan un papel relevante transformando la cultura y la sociedad 2 . Para el análisis automático, se partió de los diccionarios y gramáticas elaborados por nuestro equipo IES_UNR en base a la plataforma NooJ, desarrollada por Max Silberztein [4] y establecimos por tanto dos campos semánticos, uno atinente a la pandemia y otro atinente a los problemas económicos tales como la pobreza, las restricciones, la devaluación y por supuesto la deuda argentina con el FMI. En cuanto a nuestras perspectivas, proyectamos ampliar nuestro corpus con otros medios periodísticos argentinos.
Cost-benefit analysis of an irrigation unit with treated wastewater in Chihuahua, Mexico
Authors: Borja-Bravo Mercedes , Sánchez-Toledano Blanca Isabel , https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3460-334X Sergio , Ochoa-Rivero Jesús Manuel
Published: June 2024

The reuse of water in agriculture is an alternative to guarantee food security in Mexico and efficient management of this resource. The objective was to conduct an economic evaluation by benefit-cost analysis in an irrigation district of treated wastewater (TWW) in Tabalaopa-Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico. The cost-benefit methodology was used to estimate the economic assessment of public projects. The results indicated that the project operation would obtain a net social value of $1,054.4 million, a social return intern fee of 31.19 %, and a cost-benefit relation of 2.48. Even if the costs and benefits increase by up to 30 %, the project would still be economically viable and provide social benefits. The start-up of a TWW irrigation district will generate economic benefits for society and promote the reduction of environmental impact on the agricultural land in Tabalaopa, Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Design and Evaluation of Cafe Kahuripan Booking and Reservation Website User Interface with Design Thinking
Authors: Ismi Aziz Ahun , Prasetyo Novian Adi , Sidiq Muhammad Fajar
Published: June 2024

Cafe Kahuripan is a business engaged in the culinary field where customers can order menus and rent a place. Currently, the process of ordering menus and renting a place is done manually with customers coming directly to the place or contacting the admin via WhatsApp listed on Facebook. However, there is a decrease in subscribers from 2021 to 2022 due to a lack of marketing which is only limited to Facebook and Whatsapp. To overcome these problems, it is necessary to design a website as a solution to make it easier for customers to order menus and rent places online. In this design, it is necessary to pay attention to a good User Interface (UI) in order to increase the level of user trust and satisfaction. The website must also have easy access that can be done anywhere. Cafe Kahuripan website user interface design uses the design thinking method. The design of the user section, there are several pages such as home, about us, menu, reservation, contact us, order status and reservation status. The design of the admin section, there is an admin dashboard, customer data, menus, orders and reviews. The result of this study is the design of the user interface for the Cafe Kahuripan website from the user side (front-end), which allows users to order menus and rent places online. The results of the usability testing which obtained an average score of 79 is a good achievement and indicates that the UI design that has been carried out has succeeded in meeting user needs. Hypothesis analysis shows that the hypothesis H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, this is in accordance with the average score of the System Usability Scale (SUS). Respondents' feedback was analyzed and improved according to the suggestions given based on the priority level to produce a better website for users.
Implementation of Analytichal Hierarchy Process (AHP) Method in Determining Employee Performance Case Study: Ora Et Labora Shop
Authors: Barus Andre Armana Putra , Tarigan Irwan Jani , Wijaya Vera , Manullang Sahat Fernando
Published: June 2024

Dalam sebuah perusahaan memerlukan sistem manajamen yang dapat mengambil sebuah keputusan atau pilihan baik itu terkait dengan keuntungan bisnis secara langsung maupun perkembangan kondisi internal perusahaan. Salah satu perusahaan bernama Ora Et Labora yang berada di kota Binjai membutuhkan sistem yang dapat mendukung pengambilan suatu keputusan dalam pemilihan karyawan yang kompeten di bidangnya pada perusahaan tersebut. Masalah yang sering terjadi adalah kurang efektifnya proses pengambilan keputusan dalam penilaian kinerja karyawan untuk menentukan peningkatan jenjang karir dan pemberian bonus, sehingga menyebabkan kecemburuan diantar karyawan tersebut. Salah satu metode yang digunakan dalam sistem pendukung keputusan adalah metode Analytical Hiererchy Process (AHP) dengan memberikan bobot pada kriteria serta menguji tingkat konsistensi dalam matriks perbandingan berpasangan. Matriks perbandingan berpasangan adalah formulasi dari kriteria prioritas kerja terhadap masing-masing kriteria yang akan memberikan penilaian terhadap karyawan. Hasil yang dari sistem pengambil keputusan yang dibuat mampu menghasilkan perangkingan yang didasarkan pada kriteria dari kinerja karyawan, sehingga dapat membantu untuk menentukan kelayakan karyawan dalam penilian peningkatan karir dan pemberian bonus
APPLICATION OF THE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING METHOD IN LABORATORY PRACTICUM ASSISTANT SELECTION PROBLEM
Authors: Fetty Tri Anggraeny  , Yisti Vita Via
Published: June 2024

Dalam kehidupan selalu dihadapkan pada beberapa pilihan untuk pengambilan keputusan yang tepat. Susahnya untuk menentukan pilihan yang akurat sesuai dengan kriteria yang sudah ditentukan. Permasalahan pengambilan keputusan juga dialami saat seleksi asisten praktikum. Pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Seleksi Asisten Praktikum ini, digunakan oleh dua user yaitu Kepala Laboratorium yang merupakan  mengelola sistem penseleksian mulai dari membuat pengumuman seleksi, menentukan kriteria dan bobot yang akan digunakan sebagai acuan untuk menentukan asisten,  memasukkan nilai tes dari tiap-tiap kriteria serta dapat melihat hasil rekomendasi dari perhitungan menggunakan metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW). Sedangkan untuk user mahasiswa melakukan pendaftaran dan serta dapat melihat hasil pengumumun seleksi. Dengan adanya Sistem ini dapat membantu Kepala laboratorium untuk mempercepat pengambilan keputusan dalam memilih asisten yang mempunyai potensi pada kriteria yang diprioritaskan. Dengan penerapan metode SAW pada sistem dapat membantu menentukan hasil rekomendasi sesuai dengan rangking.
Analysis of Student Reading Interest in UNSIKA Library with K-Means Algorithm
Authors: Naibaho Syela Herdina , Nailufar Farha Afifah  , Yuyun Umaidah  , Nono Heryana
Published: June 2024

This study aims to analyze students' reading interest at the Singaperbangsa Karawang University Library using the K-Means algorithm. The K-Means method is used to group books based on borrowing patterns, so as to provide better insight into students' reading preferences and assist libraries in managing book collections. Book borrowing data was obtained from the university librarian database, while literature study was carried out by studying and looking for references in related journals and literature. After the data is clean and can be processed, the clustering process is carried out using the K-Means algorithm by determining the value of k. The clustering results are displayed in the form of a table showing the groups of books that are frequently borrowed, books with a moderate borrowing frequency, and books that are rarely borrowed by students. Cluster quality evaluation was carried out using the Davies Bouldin value. The findings of this study indicate that the K-Means algorithm is effective in classifying books based on borrowing patterns. With a better understanding of students' reading interest, libraries can optimize the placement of books, increase the availability of books of interest, and develop strategies to increase overall student reading interest. The results of this study make a significant contribution to the development of university libraries and provide useful guidelines for decision-making in library management.
Application of Mamdani Fuzzy Inference Method in Selection of Contract Employees of PT Kreasi Utama Mandiri
Authors: Pameswary Nathasya , Puspasari Shinta , Ramadhan Mustafa
Published: June 2024

This study aims to improve the performance of the employee selection system. This research uses the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System to determine the suitability of job applicants for the company. Recommendations for job applicants can be used as a reference for selecting permanent employees. The common problem in selecting permanent employees is the difficulty for the company in assessing and selecting competent job applicants, as the company has to compare the test results of each job applicant one by one, requiring a long time. In addition, the most difficult thing in making decisions is eliminating someone's subjectivity, so that every decision made is objective based on the criteria expected by the company. The results of this study proved that by applying mamdani fuzzy inference to the selection of contract employees at PT. Kreasi Utama Mandiri can facilitate management in selecting contract employees with an accuracy of 90% when compared to HRD assessments.
Website Security System from Denial of Service attacks, SQL Injection, Cross Site Scripting using Web Application Firewall
Authors: Prasetyo Stefanus Eko , Haeruddin Haeruddin , Ariesryo Kelvin
Published: June 2024

The Internet and web applications play an important role in our modern life today. Some of our day-to-day activities like browsing, booking flights or ships, paying bills are becoming easier and easier using a web application. Nowadays a lot of people are using web applications for the desired product or service. Users who provide names, personal data, payment data, can be a source of income for hackers targeting user sensitive information. Hackers can not only steal confidential user data, but can also insert malware into the attacked website. In another study, it was mentioned that a server is very vulnerable if it does not have a good firewall or security. The solution proposed by the author is to add a service between the user and the server as an intermediary so that the hacker cannot directly enter the server of a web application. In this study, researchers will use cloudflare-protected websites as targets for penetration testing using Kali Linux. By using cloudflare, we can set the rules and the level of security of the website so that we can easily prevent attacks by hackers.
Designing Online Discussion Forum for Students of Fasilkom UNSIKA with SDLC Method
Authors: NURMEIRASARI Nurmeirasari , Voutama Apriade
Published: June 2024

Perkembangan teknologi yang begitu pesat.Internet telah menjadi media komunikasi utama yang dipergunakan oleh banyak orang. Diskusi yang luas terjadi melalui internet, menjadikannya media komunikasi yang penting dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Website merupakan alat dalam komunikasi dan penyebaran informasi, memungkinkan penyebaran informasi dengan akses yang mudah dari mana saja. Penggunaan website memberikan manfaat besar bagi organisasi atau instansi, terutama dalam bidang Pendidikan memfasilitasi diskusi dan pertukaran ide antara pelajar dengan efisien, selama proses pembelajaran pemrograman computer. Mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Komputer (Fasilkom) Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang (Unsika) sering kesulitan dalam menemukan wadah yang efektif untuk bertukar informasi dan berkolaborasi selama proses pembelajaran pemrograman komputer.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sebuah forum diskusi online yang mudah diakses dan digunakan oleh mahasiswa Fasilkom Unsika, dengan harapan dapat memfasilitasi interaksi dan kolaborasi antara mahasiswa dalam diskusi pembelajaran pemrograman dan dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran mahasiswa Fasilkom Unsika. Pada perancangan website ini, bahasa pengkodean PHP dan MySQL digunakan sebagai basis data. Pendekatan pengembangan sistem yang diterapkan adalah SDLC. Dengan UML digunakan sebagai struktur perancangan sistem. Pencapaian dari penelitian ini merupakan forum diskusi online berbasis web untuk media mahasiswa Fasilkom Unsika untuk membagikan wawasan dan membangun kolaborasi dalam proses belajar pemrograman.
PENGEMBANGAN POTENSI PARIWISATA MELALUI WISATA EDUKASI DI KAMPUNG BUDAYA SAMIN BOJONEGORO
Authors: Ahmad Hanafi  , Sheidy Yudhiasta
Published: June 2024

One of the tourist attractions developed in the Samin Cultural Village which is located in Japanese Hamlet, Margomulyo Village, Margomulyo District, Bojonegoro Regency is through educational tourism on the cultivation of matoa fruit and crystal guava. The development of this educational tourism began with outreach activities to local pokdarwis to plant matoa fruit and crystal guava seeds in the camping area. The research method used by the author is qualitative research. The data collection technique used in this research is through direct observation, interviews, recording documents and journal articles. Interactive data analysis techniques. The research results show that with a variety of natural and cultural tourism potential, this village is developing educational tourism about matoa fruit and crystal guava, which are suitable for planting in the area. This development involves outreach and planting seeds, aimed at increasing tourist visits and community income.
معوقات تطوير المنهج الدراسي الجامعي للتعليم النشط دراسة ميدانية على عينة من اساتذة الجامعات
Authors: أ.م.د. سرمد صلاح محي الدين
Published: June 2024

نسعى من خلال الدراسة الحالية الى بيان طبيعة المعوقات التي تعوق تطوير المنهج الجامعي للتعلم النشط من خلال دراسة ميدانية على عينة من الاساتذة الجامعيين بلغت(100) فرد حرص الباحث على اختيارهم بشكل عشوائي وفق عدد من المتغيرات, ولجمع البيانات والمعلومات، تم تصميم استبانة بمجموعة من الابعاد ,وقد تحقق الباحث من اختبارات الصدق والثبات للاستبانة، وبعد ذلك طبقت الاستبانة على عينة البحث وقد توصلت الدراسة الى ما يلي:

ان الاستبانة ككل حصلت على وسط حسابي (4.15) وهو يمثل الوزن المئوي(83%)، وبالتالي فالتعلم النشط جاء بمستوى جيد جدا
ان مجال (المتعلمين) ومجال(الادارة الجامعية) احتلت المركز الاول ,اما المركز الثاني فكان من نصيب (مدرسي المنهج).
التقنيات الطباعية الحديثة والتأثير والاستجابة في الإعلان المطبوع
Authors: م.م. عذراء علي احمد  , أ.م.د. إبراهيم حمدان سبتي
Published: June 2024

شهدت العقود الاخيرة تطوراً هائلاً في مجالات تقنية عدة، منها مجال تقنيات الطباعة وخاماتها وهذا التطور جاء نتيجة التقدم العلمي والتقني المتسارع؛ واليوم أصبح من الصعب مقارنة تقنيات الطباعة التقليدية بتقنيات الطباعة الحديثة، والتي لها دور في إخراج الإعلان المطبوع، إذ باتَ باستطاعة المصمم الإعلاني تلبية متطلبات المعلن بأسرع وقت ممكن وبأقل جهد، ويرجع هذا إلى التطور التقني في مجال الطباعة، وللتقنيات الطباعية الحديثة تأثير على هيأة الإخراج النهائي للإعلان مما يؤدي إلى تحقيق التأثير والاستجابة لدى المتلقي، فأصبح من الممكن اختيار نوع الطباعة الملائمة لكل سطح طابع، وبما يناسب الإعلان المراد طباعته، فهناك العديد من الإعلانات المتنوعة منها، إعلانات الشوارع وعلى الأبنية، فضلاً عن الإعلانات الداخلية، لذلك يتطلب فيها اختيار نوع الطباعة والخامات ومدى مقاومتها للمتغيرات المناخية، فضلاً عن استعمال الأحبار ذات الألوان البراقة، تعزز من جذب وشد انتباه المتلقي مما تثير اهتمامه بأسرع وقت ممكن، فضلاً عن طريقة عرض الإعلان وموقعه، جميعها لها تأثير على تغيير سلوك المتلقي، فالإعلان أحد طرق التأثير على المتلقي ومن ثم تحقيق الاستجابة، وهذا بدوره يمثل محور دراسة البحث، لذا يمكن تحديد مشكلة بالتساؤل الآتي:
-         ما هي العلاقة بين التقنيات الطباعية الحديثة والتأثير في المتلقي واستجابته للإعلان المطبوع؟
  وهدفت الدراسة هو (الكشف عن التأثير والاستجابة الذي تحققه التقنيات الطباعية الحديثة في الإعلان المطبوع).   وتمثلت حدود البحث بالتقنيات الطباعية الحديثة وعلاقتها في التأثير والاستجابة في الإعلان المطبوع، وكانت الحدود الزمنية البحث من 1/1/2021 إلى 30/6/2021، أما الحدود المكانية فكانت (إعلانات المعروضة في مدينة بغداد/ جانب الرصافة)، فضلاً عن تحديد مصطلحات البحث التي وردت في عنوان الدراسة.
Effects of green policies on sustainability of local economies in Africa
Authors: Motadi Masa Sylvester
Published: June 2024

This article conducts a thorough analysis of the potential impacts of environmentally friendly policies on the long-term viability of renewable energy and waste management policies on the economics of local regions within the African Continental Free Trade Area. The research examines how these policies intersect with the development of intra-African enterprise and local employment rates. The study employs a qualitative methodology, utilising an exploratory research design to investigate African economic performance metrics. It also uses qualitative data to gain a deeper understanding of the subtle implications of policies. The research evaluates the economic consequences of these policies in African contexts by utilising a range of secondary sources, such as governmental reports, peer-reviewed studies, and policy evaluations. Initial results indicate that although green policies have resulted in substantial environmental advantages, their influence on intra-African economies is intricate and diverse.  The report asserts that comprehending these dynamics is crucial for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers who have an interest in fostering sustainable development and inclusive economic growth in Africa. The study suggests the adoption of environmentally friendly policies that take into account the economic conditions inside Africa and aim to achieve a local economy that is both environmentally sustainable and inclusive.
The decision to use ShopeePay as a substitute for cash in the cashless era
Authors: Meiliyah Ariani  , Zulhawati  , Purnamasari Melan Susanty
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study is to evaluate the convenience, promotion, and security factors associated with the use of Shopee Pay electronic currency by visitors in malls in the Central Jakarta region. The study sample comprises persons who frequent shopping malls in the Central Jakarta Region. This survey includes a group of 103 persons who use Shopee Pay electronic money in the mall area of Centra Jakarta. The sample selection was carried out using the method of incidental sampling. The data used in this study include primary data, especially questionnaires that were distributed to respondents. The study results suggest that the convenience and promotional activities have a positive influence on the decision to use Shopee Pay digital currency. This suggests that the choice to utilise electronic currency is impacted by factors such as convenience and promotional offers. Before proceeding, consumers will evaluate whether a system would streamline their activities, considering the wide array of attractive offers offered by the shopeepay site, as well as compelling marketing about available specials on the platform. Furthermore, security concerns negatively affect the willingness to use Shopee Pay as a digital payment option. This text explores the relationship between security and the choice to use electronic money. Before choosing the Electronic Money platform, customers must ensure that the funds saved in the electronic wallet will be protected and resistant to unauthorised access, therefore reducing the likelihood of unwanted events.
A INVESTIGAÇÃO QUALITATIVA COMO UM MOTOR CENTRADO NA REFLEXÃO E NO CONSTANTE REPENSAR DO QUÊ, COMO E PORQUÊ FAZEMOS O QUE FAZEMOS
Authors: Fábio Freitas  , Patrícia López-Estrada
Published: June 2024

As novas tendências na investigação qualitativa clamam pela inclusão de práticas mais criativas, visuais, críticas, reflexivas, colaborativas e até mesmo multimodais. Repensar e validar a investigação qualitativa como uma prática mais integral é reviver o sentimento original de celebrar a investigação qualitativa desde a sua dimensão mais íntima: a humanidade. Porque fazemos investigação qualitativa? Essencialmente, fazemos investigação qualitativa para entender mais e melhor. Ao estarmos mais próximos da nossa humanidade e das experiências construtivistas que nos moldam dia após dia, forjamo-nos como investigadores qualitativos em busca constante do próprio significado dos fenómenos sociais relevantes para as nossas realidades.
Humanos, ainda mais humanos.
Parte desta realidade humana deve trazer consigo uma dose significativa de reflexão individual e coletiva, de proximidade com outras latitudes, de uma criticidade constante, de um questionamento sistemático sobre o quê, como e porquê fazemos investigação qualitativa. Devemos explorar mais as novas tendências para o futuro, para que sejam a conversa do presente. Esta conversa deve incluir o uso efetivo e ético das tecnologias de comunicação e informação, deve levantar questões sobre os nossos processos de recolha e análise de dados. Estamos a promover, nas nossas “personas” participantes, espaços livres, seguros, artísticos e simbólicos sobre as suas experiências e perceções? Será que devemos repensar a entrevista como o mecanismo oficial para a recolha de dados aprofundados? Pensamos noutras técnicas de recolha de dados onde as participantes sejam as verdadeiras protagonistas das suas realidades? Atrevemo-nos a repensar novas tendências que guiem as participantes a representar as suas realidades de uma forma mais orgânica? Como investigadores qualitativos, devemos abrir-nos a processos mais participativos a nível comunitário e regional; devemos abrir a porta à internacionalização. Devemos, por sua vez, internalizar práticas que conduzam a questionamentos reflexivos e críticos para desafiar os nossos próprios preconceitos. Será que o motor ético e de responsabilidade gira em torno da consciência que temos, tendo em conta o nosso posicionamento nos estudos de investigação qualitativa? Será que celebramos a mente aberta, abraçamos o distintivo e incorporamos a humildade como pilares fundamentais para aqueles que se atrevem a fazer investigação qualitativa?
Humildes, ainda mais humildes
Management of pediatric pleural empyema: a national survey of pediatric surgeons in Brazil
Authors: Flausino1 Felippe , Maes Manara2 Luiza , Baioni Sandre1 Bruna , Nagel Sawaya3 Gilson , Maurici4,5 Rosemeri
Published: June 2024

Objective: To identify how pediatric surgeons manage children with pneumonia and parapneumonic pleural effusion in Brazil. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey with 27 questions was applied to pediatric surgeons in Brazil through the Brazilian Association of Pediatric Surgery. The questionnaire had questions about type of treatment, exams, hospital structure, and epidemiological data. Results: A total of 131 respondents completed the questionnaire. The mean age of respondents was 44 ± 11 years, and more than half (51%) had been practicing pediatric surgery for more than 10 years. The majority of respondents (33.6%) reported performing chest drainage and fibrinolysis when facing a case of fibrinopurulent parapneumonic pleural effusion. A preference for video-assisted thoracic surgery instead of chest drainage plus fibrinolysis was noted only in the Northeast region. Conclusions: Chest drainage plus fibrinolysis was the treatment adopted by most of the respondents in this Brazilian sample. There was a preference for large drains; in contrast, smaller drains were preferred by those who perform chest drainage plus fibrinolysis. Respondents would rather change treatment when facing treatment failure or in critically ill children.
РАЗВИТИЕ МОТИВОВ СОЦИАЛЬНОГО ПОВЕДЕНИЯ У СТАРШЕКЛАССНИКОВ
Authors: Белалов Р.М. , Кафарова К.З.
Published: June 2024

В статье рассмотрен процесс развития мотивов социального поведения у старшеклассников. Автор считает, что одним из возможных путей решения данной проблемы является развитие у людей комплекса позитивных мотивов социального поведения, таких как мотивы достижения успехов, аффилиации. С мотивами достижения успехов и аффилиации конкурируют агрессивность и тревожность, которые мы рассматриваем как негативные социальные мотивы поведения. Дана психолого-педагогическая характеристика возраста – старшеклассников. Мотивационная сфера старшеклассника заключается в направленности на достижения успехов в будущей карьере, построение жизненных планов и ориентация на будущую профессиональную деятельность. Эмпирическое исследование проведено с целью изучения развития мотивов социального поведения у старшеклассников. Исследование проводилось в несколько этапов. На первом этапе была определена выборка исследования – учащиеся старших классов. Были определены методики исследования, согласно требованиям ФГОС о психологической диагностике детей. На втором этапе исследования проводилась психологическая диагностика. На третьем этапе исследования проводилась обработка полученной информации, был качественный и количественный анализ данных, подсчёт и интерпретация результатов. Проводилась статистическая обработка данных, формулировались выводы и итоги эмпирического исследования. Автор пришел к выводу, что проведенное исследование не даёт ответов на многие вопросы о развитии мотивов социального поведения, поэтому по данной теме желательно было бы изучить и развитие других мотивов, помимо тех, что рассмотрены в данном исследовании, такие как: мотив власти, мотив аффилиации, просоциального поведения и т.д.
УРОВЕНЬ ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНЫХ РЕЗЕРВОВ ЖЕНЩИН ПРИ БЕРЕМЕННОСТИ
Authors: Анзоров В.А. , Губжукаева М.Х. , Демелханова И.М.
Published: June 2024

В работе представлены результаты исследований по изучению состояния функциональных резервов женщин в процессе вынашивания плода. Результаты проведенных исследований показывают, что при беременности уровень коэффициента выносливости, индекс Робинсона и адаптационный потенциал достоверно увеличиваются, а индекс сердечнососудистой регуляции существенно снижается. Так, уровень КВ, постепенно увеличиваясь, достиг максимальной величины во втором триместре беременности – 21,0 условных единиц, а у контрольных женщин составил 16,1. Величина ИССР во втором триместре беременности снизилась до минимального значения – 78,2%, а исходное значение составило 102,0. В последнем триместре беременности уровень ИР вырос до 105,0 условных единиц, а у небеременных женщин составил 84,9%. В третьем триместре величина АП достигла максимальной величины – 2,52, а у женщин контрольной группы составила 2,19. Уровень ИС при беременности существенных изменений не претерпел.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ УРОВНЯ ЭМПАТИИ ДЕТЕЙ СТАРШЕГО ДОШКОЛЬНОГО ВОЗРАСТА
Authors: Миназова В.М. , Магомедова З.З.
Published: June 2024

В статье представлены результаты диагностического обследования уровня развития эмпатии детей старшего дошкольного возраста. Подчеркивается актуальность изучения вопросов личностного становления и поведения дошкольников в связи с сензитивностью данного периода к формированию общечеловеческих морально-нравственных ценностей и конструктивных моделей поведения. Именно в этом возрасте «вырисовываются» контуры нравственного облика будущего взрослого. Эмпатические способности стоят в числе доминирующих в системе морально-нравственных ценностей. Раскрыто рабочее определение эмпатии и выделена ее структура. Представлены результаты диагностического обследования актуального уровня развития эмпатии у старших дошкольников, проведенного в соответствии с компонентами эмпатической способности. По итоговым показателям развития отдельных компонентов определен общий уровень эмпатии каждого испытуемого дошкольника. Установлено, что высоким уровнем эмпатии обладает только 15% от всего количества испытуемых дошкольников; средние значения продемонстрировали 30% от всей группы; низкий уровень развития эмпатических составляющих обнаружен у 55%. Анализ и интерпретация результатов диагностики наличного уровня развития эмпатии старших дошкольников позволяют подчеркнуть необходимость проведения специальной работы по формированию компонентов эмпатии посредством игровой деятельности, а именно психолого-педагогического потенциала сюжетно-ролевой игры.
РАЗВИТИЕ ЛИЧНОСТИ В УСЛОВИЯХ СОВРЕМЕННОЙ РЕАЛЬНОСТИ
Authors: Сердюкова Е.Ф. , Шаповалова М.Л.
Published: June 2024

Авторами статьи приводится анализ современных условий, в которых происходит формирование и развитие личности человека. Глобальные перемены в общественном сознании, в условиях жизни и деятельности людей, сложная геополитическая и экономическая обстановка в мире не могут не оказывать серьезного влияния на развитие личности. Именно в этих условиях назревает существенная необходимость учитывать все возможные подходы к формированию личности, причем не только молодежи, но и людей зрелого возраста, поскольку именно им труднее всего приспосабливаться к быстро меняющимся условиям жизни, актуализировать имеющиеся либо формировать новые качества личности, необходимые для успешной адаптации. Именно эта очевидность динамики личностных изменений побудила авторов статьи обратить внимание на возможности современных технических средств коммуникации в оказании людям психологической помощи в развитии необходимых личностных качеств, в актуализации уже имеющихся качеств, либо в принятии имеющихся черт характера и адаптации к ним. Учитывая сказанное, авторы предлагают при изучении личности человека включать в сферу внимания такие понятия как «цифровая повседневность» и «дополненная реальность», а также учитывать условия, описываемые этими понятиями, при формировании и развитии личности.
ПОЛИТИЧЕСКОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ ПАКИСТАНА В 50 – 60-Е ГОДЫ ХХ ВЕКА И НАЦИОНАЛЬНЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ СТРАНЫ
Authors: Хатуев И.З. , Сугаипова А.М.
Published: June 2024

В статье на основе источников и научной литературы рассматриваются вопросы, связанные с политическим развитием Пакистана в 50 – 60-е годы ХХ века; показаны сложные процессы формирования политической системы новообразованного государства; исследуются проблемы национально-освободительного движения различных этнических групп, компактно проживавших в регионах страны; акцентировано внимание на усилении роли мусульманской религии в общественно-политических процессах, происходящих в указанный период времени в Пакистане.
ВОЗРАСТНЫЕ ИЗМЕНЕНИЯ ПОКАЗАТЕЛЕЙ ТЕППИНГ-ТЕСТА У ШКОЛЬНИКОВ И СТУДЕНТОВ
Authors: Абумуслимов С.С. , Кулаева С.М. , Турлуева К.С.-М.
Published: June 2024

В работе изучена сила нервных процессов у школьников и студентов с помощью теппинг-теста. Были обследованы школьники трех возрастных групп: младший школьный возраст, подростковый и юношеский периоды. Испытуемые юношеского возраста являлись студентами младших курсов. В каждой возрастной группе было не менее 10-ти человек.
Было выявлено, что с возрастом растет скорость выполнения теппинг-теста, что отражает возрастные изменения в центральной нервной системе, улучшение координации между нервной и мышечной системами. У младших школьников на кривой работоспособности хуже выражен колебательный характер работы мозга. У подростков и студентов на кривой выражено чередование подъема и падения активности мозга, что отражает баланс возбудительных и тормозных процессов в мозге.
ВЛИЯНИЕ ПОЛА НА ДЛИТЕЛЬНОСТЬ ГРАФОЭЛЕМЕНТОВ ЭКГ В ВОЗРАСТЕ ОТ 21 ДО 60 ЛЕТ
Authors: Магомедова З.А. , Елмурзаева Х.У. , Эсмерзуева М.И.
Published: June 2024

В работе были исследованы электрокардиографические показатели у женщин и мужчин зрелого возраста (от 21 до 60 лет). Для записи ЭКГ использовали портативный электрокардиограф «Альтон-06». Запись ЭКГ проводили в 12-ти отведениях.
Было выявлено, что некоторые графоэлементы ЭКГ и уровень ЧСС имеют половые различия. Длительность кардиоинтервала и сегмента TP демонстрировали статистически значимые половые различия у лиц зрелого возраста. Изучение длительности сегмента РT имеет важное значение при оценке половых и возрастных изменений в работе сердца.
ИЗУЧЕНИЕ РЕАКЦИИ КАТАЛИТИЧЕСКОГО ГИДРИРОВАНИЯ ДИЦИКЛОПЕНТАДИЕНА
Authors: Гасанов Ариф Гасан оглу , Алиев Санан Самед оглу , Аюбов Ильгар Гаджи оглу
Published: June 2024

Гидрирование дициклопентадиена (трицикло [5.2.1.02,6] – дека-3,8-диена в присутствии гомо- и гетерогенных катализаторов является одной из ключевых реакций нефтехимического синтеза, приводящих к образованию смеси эндо- и экзо-изомеров тетрагидродициклопентадиена, являющегося основным компонентом реактивных топлив. В этой связи актуальность этой реакции не ослабевает и по сегодняшний день, а количество работ в направлении поиска новых оптимальных катализаторов для этой реакции, а также усовершенствования оптимальных режимных параметров процесса ежегодно возрастает. В представленной работе нами рассмотрены основные достижения и результаты проведенных в этой области исследований, а также показаны результаты собственных исследований авторов статьи.
Uso de software en clases de termodinámica para evaluar propiedades de sustancias puras
Authors: Herrera Soto Ana Rufina , Fagiani William E.
Published: June 2024

En clases de termodinámica los estudiantes de ingeniería aprenden a estimar propiedades termodinámicas de sustancias, utilizando distintos modelos: ecuaciones de estado, tablas de datos termodinámicos o diagramas. Las tablas de datos termodinámicos son el resultado de tabular información que se obtiene de ecuaciones multiparamétricas, estos datos también pueden ser almacenados en distintos paquetes de software. El uso de esta tecnología aporta ventajas a un curso de termodinámica, permitiendo ahorrar tiempo en cálculos y enfocarse en el estudio de conceptos. El acceso a software con datos termodinámicos puede verse limitado por el valor económico que implica la adquisición de licencias de usuario. Pero es posible utilizar programas tipo free open source, como Cantera y CoolProp, bibliotecas de datos termodinámicos a las que se puede acceder de forma gratuita utilizando distintos lenguajes de programación. El uso de software de este tipo requiere que los usuarios escriban códigos de programación para obtener los datos que tratan de estimar, lo cual podría parecer intimidante para una persona con poca experiencia en programación, pero también implica una ventaja pues podría propiciar que el estudiante comprenda la relación entre variables, conceptos termodinámicos y los códigos que necesita usar en sus cálculos. En el caso de un curso de termodinámica de la Escuela de Ingeniería Química de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala se implementó el uso de Cantera, permitiendo observar que los estudiantes mostraban resistencia a utilizar este tipo de tecnología, además de problemas en el manejo de conceptos y del lenguaje del software.
A.M.Aminee, J.Taylor. Generative AI Results and Reality
Authors: Aminee Ajmal M , Taylor Joseph
Published: June 2024

The accuracy of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) tools is the product of the quality of underlying data used to train models, and the models themselves. This interplay between data and models can lead to differences in the accuracy of outputs provided to common prompts across different GAI tools. This study investigates the disparities in accuracy related to representativeness between the outputs of GAI tools and demographic data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and large enrollment, regional comprehensive university in the western United States (CSU). Three GAI platforms - ChatGPT, Co-pilot, and Gemini were evaluated using five samples each, with the same instruction across all platforms: “Show a class of graduate students.” The GAI outputs were analyzed based on three demographic variables: gender, race, and age group. These outputs were then compared to national averages from the NCES for gender and race and the CSU for age group. Notably, the variances in the results showed broader distributions across the demographic variables. To assess accuracy, a representation rate metric was calculated, reflecting the average absolute variance from the NCES and CSU benchmarks. The findings highlight the opportunity of higher quality data in model training, as well as the necessity for improved algorithms and methodologies in GAI systems to represent complex demographic information more accurately.
Development and validation of an ex vivo porcine model of functional tricuspid regurgitation
Authors: Rando Hannah , Quinn Rachael , Larson Emily L. , Darby Zachary , Chinedozi Ifeanyi , Kang Jin Kook , Moon Gyeongtae , Gammie James S.
Published: June 2024

Background and Aim: Ex vivo models of functional tricuspid regurgitation (FTR) are needed for pre-clinical testing of novel surgical and interventional repair strategies, but current options are costly or have not been formally validated. The objective of this research was to create and validate an ex vivo model to test novel repair methods for FTR.
Methods: In explanted porcine hearts, the right atrium was excised to visualize the tricuspid valve. The pulmonary artery and aorta were clamped and cannulated, the coronary arteries ligated, and the right and left ventricles statically pressurized with air to 30 mmHg and 120 mmHg, respectively. FTR was induced by increasing right ventricular pressure to 80 mmHg for 3 h, which resulted in progressive tricuspid annular enlargement, right ventricular dilation, papillary muscle displacement, and central tricuspid malcoaptation. A structured light scanner was used to image the 3D topography of the tricuspid valve in both the native and FTR state, and images were exported into scan-to-computer-aided design software, which allowed for high-resolution 3D computational reconstruction. Relevant geometric measurements were sampled including annular circumference and area, major and minor axis diameter, and tenting height, angle, and area. Geometric measurements from the ex vivo model were compared to clinical transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) measurements using two-sample t-tests.
Results: A total of 12 porcine hearts were included in the study. Annular measurements of the native valve were comparable to published TTE data, except for the minor axis diameter, which was shorter in the ex vivo model (2.5 vs. 3.1 cm, P = 0.007). Induction of FTR in the ex vivo model resulted in annular enlargement (FTR vs. native: circumference 13.7 vs.11.8 cm, P = 0.012; area 14 vs. 11 cm2, P = 0.011). Ex vivo leaflet measurements in both the native and FTR model differed from published TTE data, but demonstrated comparable directional changes between the native and regurgitant states, including increased tenting height, area, and volume.
Conclusion: The ex vivo pneumatically-pressurized porcine model closely recapitulates the geometry of both the native and regurgitant tricuspid valve complex in humans and holds promise for testing novel FTR repair strategies.
Relevance for Patients: Currently available interventions for the tricuspid valve have a risk of permanent conduction abnormalities and are insufficient in addressing tricuspid disease for a subset of patients. This ex vivo model provides a platform for testing of novel interventions that address the deficiencies of current tricuspid therapies.
Climate impact, toxicological risks and economic efficiency of conventional and new weed control methods in sugar beet
Authors: Fishkis Olga , Strassemeyer Jörn , Roß Christel Anne , Koch Heinz-Josef
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study was to assess the toxicological risks, the climate impact and the economic efficiency of conventional and new weed control methods with reduced herbicide use. For this purpose, i) resource consumption, CO2 emissions, number of field work days, costs and labor hours were calculated for 11 weed control methods; ii) the toxicological risk for non-target organisms was modeled for 4 methods with reduced herbicide use and for conventional spraying with SYNOPS-GIS. The results showed that no method is fully environmentally friendly. Although the use of the FarmDroid hoeing robot is toxicologically harmless, it is disadvantageous in terms of CO2 emissions and overall costs compared to broadcast spraying. Equipping a FarmDroid with spot spraying would reduce the toxicological risk by 90% and CO2 emissions by 5% compared to conventional broadcast spraying.
The costs would be only slightly higher than for conventional surface spraying. Although the new CONVISO method has the highest aquatic toxicity, it is the most favorable in terms of climate friendliness, energy consumption, terrestrial toxicity and cost-effectiveness.